SEEDS AND IMPLEMENTS. 



CU CUMBERS. -(Gurke) 



i oz. to 50 hills, 

 to an acre. 



1 to 2 lbs. 



Culture. — For the growth 

 of cucumbers hills are raised, 

 standing five feet apart. 

 Quite rich, sandy soil is best. 

 If necessary enrich the hills 

 with a mixture of sandy soil 

 and strong rotten manure. 

 For early use, plant in May ; 

 for pickling, plant in June or 

 July. Eight or ten seeds 

 should be allowed to each hill 

 as the young plants are often 

 destroyed by bugs. 



Soon as the plants attain 

 vigor, thin them, leaving the 

 three most promising, if prac- 

 ticable water during the 

 drought, keep soil loose and 

 free of weeds. 



Early White Spine. 



One of the best sorts for table 

 use. Vines vigorous, fruiting 

 early and abundantly ; fruit 

 uniformly straight and handsome, dark green, 

 with a few white spines ; flesh tender and of ex. 

 cellent flavor. In this country this variety is 

 used more, perhaps, than any other for forcing 

 under glass. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. )i lb. 50c. 

 Lb. $1.75. 



Arlington. — A selection from the White 

 Spine, being more pointed at each end. The 

 young fruits are unusually crisp and tender, and 

 are of very dark green color, so that the variety 

 is considered by many to be the best for small 

 pickles. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. )i lb. 50c. Lb. $2.00. 



Cool and Crisp.— A strain of White 

 Spine somewhat like theArlington,but larger and 

 less symmetrical. The flesh is peculiarly crisp 

 and tender, and it is one of the very best for 

 table use. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. % lb « 50c. Lb. 

 $1.65. 



London Long Green.— Is the standard 

 late sort, quite crisp, and of good size ; it is not 

 so early as either the Spine or Frame, but is 

 more desirable for a late crop. It is the variety 

 also grown very extensively in New Jersey and 

 other sections for pickling, and for that purpose 

 should not be planted until late in July or early 

 in August, and when of a proper size picked and 

 put in salt and water. Oz. 15c. % lb. 50c. 

 Lb. $2.00. 



Jersey Pickling. — The best general 

 crop pickle. Pronounced by growers to be a 

 perfect pickle in every respect, being very pro- 

 ductive ; a deep green color. It has no rival. 

 Pkt. 5c. % lb. 50c. Lb. $2.00. 



Gerkin or Burr. 



ling. Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. 



-Used only for pick- 



KSTThe crop of Cucumber seed this season 

 was almost a complete failure, hence the pre- 

 vailing high prices. Vine seed growers never 

 experienced such a disastrous season as the one 

 just passed. 



ENDIVE.— (Endivien). 



1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill. 3 lbs. to an acre. 



Culture. — June or July select a bed of good 

 soil, drill fifteen inches apart, sow seed and 

 cover lightly. The plants should not stand closer 

 than twelve inches. Keep the earth to the stems, 

 destroy weeds and hoe liberally. 



To blanch the plants and destroy bitterness, 

 when the leaves attain sufficient length, tie 

 them closely at the top, while perfectly dry, for 

 the purpose of excluding light and moisture, 

 or cover with flower-pots. After fourteen days 

 they will be ready for use. 



Extra Green Curled.— It is the best. 

 Pkt. 5c. Oz. 15c. X lb- 4°c. Lb. $1.25. 



EGG PLANT.-(Eierfrucht). 



NEW YORK IMPROVED EGG PLANT. 



Culture. — Sow in hot-beds, or in box or pots 

 for indoor cultivation, early in spring. The 

 plants being very tender must be sheltered from 

 frost, but exposed so far as practicable to the 

 sun and air. Early plants will be ready to trans- 

 plant in May. 



Select light, rich soil, set plants distant five 

 feet each way and keep well cultivated. Where 

 the plants are set, the soil should be highly en- 

 riched by incorporating chicken manure some 

 weeks previous. 



Xew York Improved Large Pur- 

 ple. — Oval shape, thornless, dark purple color 

 and rich flavor. Our stock of Egg Plant will be 

 found very superior wherever used. Pkt. 10c 



Oz. 25c. 



lb. 85c. Lb. $3.00. 



