STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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CUCUMBER. 



GIANT PERA.— This splendid variety of 

 v'J^^illi Cucumber for family use grows very smooth 

 and straight ; skin clenr green color. They 

 are perfectly round and of handsome appear- 

 ance. 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 

 i?jjs|f green Cucumber taste. The Cucumbers 

 grow to a large size (12 to 15 inches long) 

 nd retain their fine, firm, crisp quality. Pkt., 

 '1'iSilHlB locts.; oz.,2octs.; */£ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2, 



NICHOLS MEDIUM GREEN.— For family 

 and market use this new variety cannot be ex- 

 celled ; 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 best 

 for pickling; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts ; "% lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 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.,iocts.; *^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., gi.25. 



WHITE PEARL.— This is undoubtedly the 

 handsomest variety of Cucumber now known. 

 The habit of growth is entirely distinct, the 

 Cucumbers being produced very close to the 

 hill, maturing there early ; the vines continue to 

 run and bear freely throughout the season ; when 

 ripe, the color is a beautiful pearly white. They 

 are solid, tender and crisp in taste, of splendid 

 quality for slicing ; their solid, crisp flesh leaves 

 nothing to be desired. Pkt., 15 cts ; J^ oz., 30 

 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE OR 

 ARLINGTON.— This is the best of all the white 

 spine varieties ; for marketing and pickling pur- 

 poses it cannot be 

 surpassed. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 \i lb., 35 cts.; lb., 

 85 cts. 



EARLYGREEN 

 cucumber, PROLIFIC OR 



giant pera. BOSTON PICK- 

 LI N G.— This well- 

 known market and pickling Cucumber 

 needs no praise; immensely productive. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }£ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 85 cts. 



SUGAR CORN. 



THE CORV. —Repeated trial has 

 proved Cory Sweet Corn to be the 

 best extra early sweet Corn ill cultiva- 

 tion. It is ready for market eight to 1 

 ten days earlier than any other va- 

 riety. The ears are very large, of 

 fine appearance, very sweet and juicy, 

 quality superb. There is no earlier 

 or better variety in existence for 

 the family or market garden. Large 

 pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40 

 cts. By Express, $1.25 per peck; $4 

 per bushel. 



STOWELL'S EVERGREEN (see 

 cut). — Undoubtedly the best medium 

 and late Corn for general crop now 

 offered. This fine variety is a general 

 favorite for family use, very produc- 

 tive ; ears of large size, grains deep, 

 very tender and sugary, remaining edi- 

 ble 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, gi 

 per peck ; £3.50 per bushel. 



NE PLUS ULTRA— Shoe Peg or 

 Quaker Sweet. — Very prolific, 2 to 4 

 ears to a st.ilk : matures medium to 

 late ; deep kernels, compactly placed 

 upon the cob. Its unusually sweet and 

 pleasant taste makes this variety the 

 epicure's Corn. Large pkt., 10 cts.; 

 pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



EARLY M I N N ESOTA.— The 



standard early sweet Corn ; ripens some- 

 what 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. 





STOWELL S EVERGREEN 

 SUGAR CORN. 



LETTUCE. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER.— This valuable variety origi- 

 nated in California and is now much appreciated. The heads are 

 of good size, compact, very hard and solid, medium early and one of 

 the very best Summer varieties in cultivation. It is a black-seeded 

 variety, light green in color, marked with small brown spots ; appear- 

 ance most refreshing and quality very rich and buttery to the taste. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. - 



z , 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1. 



■One of the earliest. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



HARD HEAD.— Undoubtedly the hardest heading of all Lettuces; 

 grows rapidly and heads early ; nearly as solid as a Cabbage; when 

 ready for use it is very handsome ; outer leaves brownish red, centre 

 golden yellow to creamy white ; flavor sweet and buttery. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts ; lb., £2.50. 



HANSON'S IMPROVED HARD-HEADING (see cut).— Grows to 



a large size ; inside pure white, very solid, deliciously sweet, crisp 

 and tender even to the outer leaves. It stands the hot sun well ; one 

 of the very best. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2. 



MUSK MELONS. 



THE EMERALD GEM.— This exquisite Cantaloupe cannot be 

 equaled in superb quality by any other variety. It has been cultivated 

 all over the country in the last five years, and stands without a rival. 

 The Melons are large, of perfect shape, smooth ribbed and deep 

 emerald green. The flesh is exceedingly thick, ripening thoroughly 

 to the thm green rind. The color is beautiful, suffused rosy salmon, 

 which the crystalline appearance gives a satiny look; the flavor is 

 sweet and luscious beyond description. The vines are hardy, thrifty 

 in growth and very prolific, bearing the Melons near the root; 

 matures very early and ripens uniformly. If you want the most deli- 

 cious Melon now known, plant Emerald Gem. Truly a gem among 

 Melons. We have a fine stock of thoroughly well-ripened seed which 

 cannot fail to give the best results. Pkt , 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., gi.40. 



EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 



HACKENSACK OR TURKS CAP.-One of the very finest Musk 

 Melons in cultivation. Of large size, grows uniform, and very pro- 

 ductive ; flesh green and of most delicious flavor ; market gardeners 

 and private planters cannot do better than to plant this splendid 

 variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts ; lb., $1. 



MONTREAL — GREEN NUTMEG —Very regularly ribbed, 

 densely netted green skin. The flesh is of a delicious flavor, remark- 

 ably thick, and light green in color. It is one of the handsomest 

 Melons for exhibition and market purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; y^ lb., 40 cts.; Ib.,gi.25. 



