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CORN, SWEET or SUGAR.—Continued. 
“3 LATE or MAIN CROP VARIETIES. a F. Seale 
- Country Gentleman, Henderson’s. (See Specialties, page 3%.). S .10 |$ .40 |$ .70 |$2.60 | 
Pkt. | Pint | Quart | 4 Qts. 
Mammoth. A very late variety, producing mammoth ears often 
S 10 inches long, well filled with large, broad, white Eo of : = 
= superb quality; (Sze Specialties, (See engraving.) . 19 235 -60 2.25 | 
- Stowell’s Evergreen. (See Specialties, ==... se eee eee .10 .49 .70 | 2.60 
_ Squantum. A general favorite, large, productive and very sweet: : 5 E ‘ 
largely used for Mabe ae CAMNBS oo Sh cee ete cee eae .10 aaa .60 ot 
J Henderson's Continuity Collection of Sweet Corn, see page 32 / 
POP CORN, FIELD CORN and FODDER CORN. (See pages 80- 
23 Er¥ : PRt. | Oz. -}14-Lb.| Lb. 
‘CORN SALAD. Large Leaved, Fetticus, or ‘‘Lamb’s Lettuce.” Hardy 
little plants, grown for late fall, winter and spring use; they form | 
- osettes of tender, edible leaves, which are used as a substitute for | : 
ES SS Sg eR ag erp a > .05 {S$ .20 |5 .60 {$2.00 
ESS, or PEPPER GRASS. 
~ Extra Curled. Crisp, pungent leaves, finely cut and ornamental; used as], -_ : : 
~ a condiment and for garnishing; rapid growing, dwarf and compact. .05 1 0 | 1.50 
d. The leaves and their flayor somewhat resemble Water Cress, E : 
__ though this sort succeeds in dry soils, and is slow in running to seed. -10 50 |.1.50 
WATER CRESS. Highly esteemed for salads and Sapa Ee It must be = 
.—_ grown along moist banks or in tubs in water covered soil.............-- s15 
CUCUMBER. (1 os. for 60 hills.) | 
Ee Cool and Crisp, Henderson’s. (See Specialties, 8 8=«=— ss. . 2 eee ewes .10 95 “75 [--2-50 
_ Davis’ Perfect. Should not be planted for best Tesults nearer than 5 feet | 
_ apart. It has excellent color, and the flesh is very crisp and delicate 
NEE Bn et ee Sead Saree Poe wee as i ep Fee feclomieeotEeeee .10 sy aot 2 50 
_ Early Cluster. An early, prolific, ‘short green Vai i ee eR cp .05 .20 -95 |-1.75 
Early White Spine. A popular standard variety for either family use or 
marketing; vines vigorous and healthy, bearing early and abundantly 
large, handsome, even-shaped fruits of light green color; crisp and of | 
FRE OME AILS CRUDE UNIGS) & 1 Oasis Fw dio nse arse Me eee ee 05 20 55 | G25 
: Everbearing. Possesses the merit of flowering and fruiting on the same 1 { 
. Vine continuously until frost; form perfect, even when small; of rich | 
deep green color; desirable for pickling es ESSE ae =) See ee ee 05 20 55 | 1.75 
Extra Early Green Prolific. Similar to but an improvement on Green | 
Prolifie, and earlier; ideal for pickling......................---.--- -05 20 | ria Pa Pa Uy” 6 
Extra Long White Spine. Long green fruits, often 12 inches in length, | 
SPITE N (Te SOUT es ee ee a ok cD a cckees .05 20 | 53 | 1.75 
Green Prolific. Short green, productive pickling variety..............-: -05 20 | a5.| 1.75 
The ‘‘Henderson” White Spine. (See Specialties, = =8=5 SS... 2... see -10 .25 75 |-2.50 
Japanese Climbing. A distinct and valuable type, may be grown on a | 
trellis, taking up less room in the garden and keeping the fruits up from / | 
the ground anc clean... It produces large, fine fruits, adapted for either | | 
slicing, salads or pickling, and thrives during dry, warm summers. -10 Ta 75} 2.50 
Livingston’s Evergreen. Hardy, early and wonderfully prolific; fruits of / 
_ medium size, crisp and finely flavored for slicing; also valuable for / i 
pickling; the beautiful green color is long retained..................... .05 20 | Sy pel Aree) 
Long Green. Dark green fruits, 12 to 14 inches long; quality firm, crisp | / 
and excellent. It is the best variety for big yellow pickles.............. 05 20+} .60} 2.00 
Short Green Gherkin. A thick-set, small, green Cucumber, borne in | 
abundance, and used exclusively for pickling ba Mass CE ca oan, PPE ee oa 05 20 55 | 1.75 
‘West Indian Gherkin, or ‘‘Burr” Cucumber. Small, oval green fruits, | 
about 2 inches long, covered with soft, fleshy protuberances . like | 
prickles; exclusively used for pickles... 22.0. eco evicn been ene ceecee .10 D5 )f 75 | 2.50 
-< ~ cucUMBER, ENGLISH FORCING VARIETIES. These produce re- } | 
markably long and very solid fruits, with few and small seeds. Not aol 
pted for open ground culture. Our seed is from the best English | | 
strains. Packets sold contain ten seeds: “} 
Cuthill’s Black Spine. A prolific variety of medium size...........2./22.- .30 | 
_ Duke of Edinburgh, Daniel’s. Large, thick, dull green fruits, tien 30 | | 
Bee bien lone yareee eas hare esate ton coe cc oi it Be .30 | 
_ Lord rae Favorite. A favorite; uniform in size and perfect in shape] .30 
_ Telegraph. Clear, green, smooth fruits, 14 to 16 inches long; free bearer. . .30 
DANDELION. (eel Rea 
Common. Popular for “greens,’’ also aie blanched for salad. 10 Poa Oia 2.50 
74 Large-Leaved. An early, large, broad leaved variety. (Crop failure)... | 
EGG PLANT. (1 oz. for 1,000 plants.) 
‘Black Beauty. (See Specialties, (See engraving.)...0....2.6.-- -10 85 | 3.00 
4 Black Pekin. A strong growing variety; medium sized, almost round, 
black fruits and very solid. (Crop failure)..../...................... 
Early Long Purple. An earlier, hardier variety with club-shaped, dark 
SS ‘purple fruits 6 to 3 inches long, a shape preferred by some for slicing: 
.° RAPA RN PERI ee arene Ries a Seco al oe oem back Eoin ee bE we -1G | .85 | 3.00 
an (See Specialties, ey SEED -85 | 3.00 
x! _ ENDIVE. “Escarolle” and ‘‘Chicoree.” (1 oz. = 100 feet of drill.) } 
ee _ One of the best salads, especially when blanched; also much used for 
is _ garnishing; if boiled makes fine ‘ “greens.” Successional sowings furnish 
week of Buy ply almost the year round. 
ae d-leaved Batavian (‘‘Escarolle.”) Large, thick, broad leaves: it 
a wee large hearts, which, blanched, form one of the best winter salads: 
= 3 aera, re “greens” and for flavoring soups and stews. (See Special- / 
| aN Ee Saag as fay o1— ies. aio wtorwly bf sicc co os Sv cade eben eel ns 10 30 -85 | 3.00 
“* Ss curled moss-like lea. Beene Sees. See 8 ee ee tee Re Tio aes outa .10 .35 | 1.00 3.50 
B.: _ Green Curled (“Chicoree.) CaaS erates Ok ro Lore ete .10 .30 -85 | 3.00 
White Curled. Finely cut leaves, almost white with yellowish midribs: | . 
:S ean be used without blanching when young.....................----. -00 
; Fetticus. Bee ae Be Cae 60 
