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THE DING-EE & CONARD CO S 



GIANT PERA CUCUMBER 



This splen- 

 did variety of 

 Cucumber for 

 fam ily use 

 grows very 

 smooth and 

 straight ; skin 

 clear green 

 color. They 

 are perfectly 



round and of handsome appearance. The green Cucumbers are fit to eat at any stage. The flesh is white, very clear and 

 exceedingly crisp, tender and brittle, with very few seeds free from the obnoxious green Cucumber taste. The Cucum- 

 bers grow to a large size (12 to 15 inches long) and retain their fine, firm, crisp quality. Our stock of seed is direct from 

 the introducer. Pkt., 10 cts .; oz., 20 cts .; M lb., 60 cts .; lb.. $2. 



CUCUMBER. 



NICHOLS MEDIUM GREEN. — For family and market use, this new variety cannot be excelled; the Cucumbers 

 are very thick through, and full at both ends ; skin light green in color, and very smooth ; handsome in appearance, and of 

 fine quality for table use ; also one of the bestfor pickling; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., iocts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb. ,80 cts 



LONDON LONG GREEN. —This is the leading variety of long green Cucumber, 12 to 15 inches long, of splendid 

 quality; dark green, firm and crisp ; an extra good variety. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts.; y( lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE OR ARLINGTON.— This is the best of all the white spine varieties; for 

 marketing and pickling purposes it cannot be surpassed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y x lb., u.5 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC OR BOSTON PICKLING.— This well-known market and pickling Cucumber needs 

 no praise ; immensely productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 1^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



WHITE PEARL. — Undoubtedly the handsomest and highest quality of all. A poor seeder, and crop very scarce. 

 Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



WEST INDIA GHERKIN. — Small oval-shaped prickly fruits, also known as Jerusalem Picket, used only for pick- 

 ling. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Undoubtedly the best medium and late Corn for general crops now offered. This 

 fine variety is a general favorite for family use, very productive ; ears of large size, grains 

 deep, very tender and sugary, remaining edible a long time; a succession of crops can 

 be had by planting at intervals. This is the best variety for canning and market. Large 

 pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. By Express, $1 per peck; $3.50 per bushel. 



THE CORY SWEET 

 CORN. 



Repeated trial has proved Cory Sweet Corn 

 to be the best extra early Sweet Corn in culti- 

 vation. It is ready for market eight to ten 

 days earlier than any other variety. The ears 

 are very large, of fine appearance, very sweet 

 andjuicy, quality superb. There is no earlier 

 or better variety in existence for the family or 

 market garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; 

 quart, 40 cts.; by Mail post-paid. By Express, 

 $1. 25 peck; $4 bushel. 



SUGAR CORN. 



EARLY MINNESOTA.-The standard THE CORY SWEET CORN > THE earliest of all. 



early sweet Corn; ripens somewhat earlier than Crosby's; ears of good size, sweet and of fine flavor; stalks grow 

 about 5 feet high; a fine garden variety. Large pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



CROSBYS EARLY TWELVE-ROWED.— One of the best very early varieties; grows about 5 feet high; sweet, 

 luscious and sugary. Large pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts ; quart, 35 cts. 



MARBLEHEAD EARLY.— A well-known and valuable variety ; extra early, maturing in 70 days, while roasting 

 ears have been picked in 61 days from time of planting. Stalks about 4 leet high. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cis. 



NE PLUS ULTRA— Shoe Pea or Quaker Sweet.— Very prolific, 2 to 4 ears to a stalk ; matures medium to late ; 

 deep kernels, compactly placed upon the cob. Its unusually sweet and pleasant taste makes this variety the epicure's 

 corn. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts ; quart, 35 cts. 



OLD COLONY.— Somewhat earlier than Stowell's Evergreen, which it resembles ; wonderfully productive and very 

 sweet. Pkt., 10 cts ; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



MAMMOTH LATE.— Produces the largest ears of any ; unusually productive; one of the very latest. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



IMPROVED RUBY.— A new variety ; the stalks and husks, instead of being green, are a rich dark red color ; good 

 large ears, well set with pearly white kernels ; of the finest quality; want of space compels this short notice. Pkt., 15 cts.; 

 a plus., 25 cts. 



POP CORN. 



-We recommend this variety of 

 The kernels when popped are nearly an inch in diameter, pt-rfectly 

 white, and of beautiful foamy appearance, delicate and delicious to the taste. The stalks grow 6 feet high, and the large 

 ears are produced in great abundance. Large pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts. 



OUEEN'S GOLDEN POP CORN (Absolutely the best Corn for Popping). 

 Pop Corn as the best and handsomest for popping. 



