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SWEET OR SUGAR CORNS 



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The Earliestof all Sweet Corns; from 5 to 7 days earlier than Extra Early Adams. Remarkably- 

 hardy for a sweet corn and can, be planted earlier than other sorts. Considering its extreme earli- 

 ness the ears are remarkably large and usually borne two to the stalk. In quality and sweetness it- 

 is all that can be desired of an extra early corn. Pkt., 5c.; qt. 25c.; peck, $i.'25; bushel, $4.50. 



Kendel's Early G!ant Sweet Com. — This is not a mere novelty, but is of real merit. Ears large, 

 measuring 8 to 10 inches long, having 10 to 12 rows on each cob; kernels pure white, sweet and 

 tender. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



Peep o' Day. — The earliest variety; very sweet and of delicious flavor. Ears twelve-rowed, aver- 

 aging 6 inches in length; stalks 3^ to 4^/^ feet high, bearing from two to four ears each. Quart, 20c. 

 Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. 



Adams' Extra Early. — The hardiest and earliest variety for the table use. It can be planted 

 earlier than any other, but it is not a sweet corn; white indented grains and short ears. 25c. dozen. 

 Quart, 20C. Bushel, $2.25. 



Golden Bantam. — Probably the very earliest variety grown. Very sweet, none better for the 

 home garden for tirst early. Quart, 25c. Peck, $1.25. Bushel, $4.50. 



New Champion. — This is a comparatively new variety, only having been on the market for a few 

 years, and has proven to be a valuable early variety. It is medium early in ripening, and produces 

 large ears. Quart, 20c. Peck, 90c. Bushel, $3.00 



Stabler's Extra Early. — A new variety, of larger size than usual for the early kinds. It is remark- 

 able for sweetness and earliness. A desirable canning variety. Quart, 20c. Peck, 90c. Bushel, $3.00^ 



Country Gentleman. — A new corn of merit and desirable for family use. The grains are irregular,, 

 compact and sweet. Quart, 22c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.50. Ears, 40c. dozen. 



Metropolitan. — A few days later than the Cory, ears larger and of better quality. One of the 

 best extra-early sorts. Packet, loc. Pint, 15c. Quart, 25c. Peck, $1.25. Bushel, $4.00. 



Black Mexican. — Surpassed by none in quality and tenderness. When cooked is almost white; 

 the ripe ear is black or blue black. Highly esteemed for family use. Qt., 25c. Pk., $1.00. Bu., $3.50. 



Stowell's Evergreen. — See illustration engraved from a photograph of an ear of our improved 

 strain. The seed which we offer is free from glaze and flint, and has been grown completely isolated 

 from all other varities. Quart, 20c. Peck, 90c. Bushel, $3.00 Ears, 40c. dozen. 



Mammoth Late. — This produces the largest ear of any, a single ear sometimes weighing two or 

 three pounds. It ripens a little later than the Evergreen, with larger cobs, the kernels being flatter,, 

 not horse-tooth shape. Quart, 20c. Peck, $1.00. Bushel, $3.00. Ears, 40c. dozen. 



ENDIVE Enviven, Ger. 



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



CULTURE. — June or July select a bed of 

 l^ood 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. 



Extra Green Curled. — It is the best. Packet, 

 5t. Ounce. 15c. ^ n-^und, 35c. Pound, $1.00. 



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FINE GREEN CURLED ENDIVE 



KOHL RABI Kohl Rabi, Ger. 



I oz to 200 ft. of drill, i^ lbs. to an acre. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April in rows eighteen 

 inches apart, thinning out to eight inches be- 

 tween plants. 



Early White Vienna. — This forms a bulb 

 above ground, and its flavor mingles the pecu- 

 liarities of the cabbage and turnip. Packet, 5c. 

 Ounce, 15c. % pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 



KALE OR BORECOLE 



jy2 to 2 pounds to an acre. 



Curled German. — Curly, dwarf, hardy and a 

 rapid grower. Packet, 5c. ^ pound, loc. 

 Pound, 30C. 



New Imperial, or Long Standing. — Slow 

 seeder, hardiest for gardeners; superior to all 

 other; sorts in vigorous habit; bright green 

 color. Packet, 5c. %. pound, loc. Pound, 35c. 



