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C U C U M B E R-Continued 



f 1 \X7L.*j. C • ^°^ °^ *'^*^ ^^^^ sorts for table use. Tlie viues are 



tiarly W niie opine vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly. The fruits 

 are uniformly straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and 

 when mature are usually about seven inches in length. The flesh Is crisp, tender 

 and of excellent qualitv. The varietv Is much used for the home garden and 

 market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



» |. , A niediiun early white splned cucumber, more slender than Early 



Arlington white Spiue and pointed at each end. The young fruits are crisp 



and tender. The mature frtiits are bright deep green and are about seven Inches 



in length, sometimes longer. This varietv is extenslvelv used for the home garden 



and for bulk pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



^1 1.1 A medium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, verj' dark 



IvlOnCllKe green color and of excellent qualitj- for slicing. The vines are verj- 

 hardy and productive. The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions 

 are often about eight inches in lengtli. and are uniform in size and shape. The 

 color is very dark green, shghtly striped at the ends. The dark green color is 

 retained much longer and is affected less by the hot sun than any other sort with 

 which we are familiar. Its uniform size and shape and splendid color are making 

 this varietv very popular as a shipping sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r . J 17 \Xfl_*j. o • The fruits of this very de- 



Extra Long or Evergreen White bpine sirabie table sort are long, 



cylindrical, very dark green, with very white, crisp and tender flesh. The vines 

 are vigoi'ous and productive and come into full bearing somewhat later than Early 

 White Spine. The mature fruits are about eight to ten inches in length. This 

 varietv is adapted also for forcing. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.25 



w J f ^ The stock we offer under this name is in a class 



Improved L.Ong Lxreen by Itself . The vines are very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. The fruits are very long, often twelve to fifteen inches when mature. 

 They are tmiformly slender and of beautiful dark green color. The large warts and 

 spines are well distributed over the surface instead of being clustered at one end 

 as in inferior stocks. The variety furnishes some fruits early but matures the 

 bulk of its crop rather late. It is a standard sort for slicing and is very largeh' used 

 for pickles. The fruits are often used for making sweet pickles. This is probably 

 the most extensively used cucumber for the home garden and market. We have 

 given this variety especial attention for manv years and we believe the stock we 

 offer has no equaL Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



Q 11 /^U I ' {For Picl-Ies) This is a very small, oval, prickly fruited sort 

 omall vziierKin quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively for 

 pickles. It is the smallest of all the varieties and should always be picked when 

 young and tender. The seed is distinctly smaller than that of other cuctimbers and 

 IS slow to germinate, requiring usually from two to three weeks. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; i4Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



CRESS 



As early in spring as the ground can be worked sow the seed in rich, well 

 prepared soil, in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, covering -nith about one- 

 half inch of fine soil firmly pressed down. When the young plants are well started 

 thin fotir to six inches apart in the row. For succession plant every two weeks, 

 thinning out as required for use. Keep off insects by dusting ^■^-ith Pyrethrum powder. 



^ I 1 p ^ The leaves of this small salad are much frilled 



V.^UrleCl or Jrepper varaSS or curled, and are used for garnishing. It is 



also desirable with lettuce, to the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes 



a most agreeable addition. The plant is of rapid growth, about one foot high. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



nr> yjiT , This is a distinct variety of cress with small, oval leaves. It 



true Water thrives best when its roots and stems are submerged in water. 

 A fair gro'^'th may be obtained in soil which is kept wet but does best when 

 grown along moist 'banks or in tubs in water-covered soil. It is one of the most 

 delicious of small salads and should be planted wherever a suitable place can be 

 found. The seed is usually sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands 

 along the borders of small', rapid streams. The plants vrill need' no subs'equent 

 culture, as under favorable conditions they increase very rapidly by self-sown seed 

 and extension of the roots. When gathered for the market the shoots should be 

 cut. not broken off. In summer it is best to cut them closely, the oftener the 

 better. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



DANDELION 



Sow early in spring, in very warm, rich soil, in drills eighteen inches apart: thin 

 to five inches apart and cultivate well: they will be fit for cutting the next spring. 

 When grown for the roots, sow in September and cultivate well during the fall and 

 the following summer; the roots will be fit to dig in October. 



Ci. • 1. J r I- /^ -^ decided improvement on the wild 



UltlVated or r rencn I^Ommon dandelion, it is very early and vigor- 

 ous. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 1/4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 



¥ 1 T'L* If J Unsurpassed in thickness of leaf and deep 



improved i nick Leaved green color, it is compact and forms an up- 

 right regular tuft at the center. This cabbaging sort is much superior to the com- 

 mon or uncultivated dandelion. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 50c^ 2 Oz. 85c; V4 Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



Improved Long Green 



