HIGH QUALITY VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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Stowell's Evergreen. 



Sweet or Sugar Corn 



One quart will plant 200 hills. Eight quarts for an acre. 

 If Corn is wanted by mail or express prepaid, add 5 cents per 

 pint, 10 cents per quart for charges. 



HONEY SWEET— The earliest of 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. 

 In quality and sweetness it is all that can be desired of an extra 

 early, corn. Pt. 20c, qt 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



KENDEL'S EARLY GIANT— 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. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



EARLY EVERGREEN— The ears of this new corn grow 



8 inches long; are mostly 14 to 16 rows. It ripens 10 to 12 days 

 in advance of Stowell's Evergreen, and is equally as good for 

 all purposes. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



WHITE EVERGREEN— A pure white strain of the popular 

 Stowell's Evergreen. The ears are very large and well filled 

 from butt to tip with long, slender, pure white grains of the 

 most delicious sweetness. It yields two or more ears to the 

 stalk, and they remain in roasting-ear state as long as any 

 corn grown. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



Mann's Early Sugar Corn 



(SPECIALTY, see page 2.) 



A big-eared medium early corn with the sweet flavor of the 

 late varieties. Pt. 25c, qt. 50c, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.00. 



IDEAL EARLY ADAMS— A selection and improvement over 



the old Early Adams. Makes larger and handsomer ears and 



deeper grains. Ears measure from 10 to 14 inches in length, 



•with 12 or more rows to the i ear. Of excellent table quality, 



and a decided acquisition. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00. 



GOLDEN BANTAM— Probably the very earliest variety 

 grown. Very sweet ; none better for the home garden for first 

 early. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



DE LUE'S GOLDEN GIANT ("The Sweetest Corn on 

 Earth") — If you want the best and only the best, all you have 

 to do for early, medium and late sweet corns is to plant De Lue 

 Golden Giant every week or ten days. Superior to the Golden 

 Bantam sweet corn. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.25, bu. $7.50. 



BORDEN'S WONDER BANTAM (Sugar Corn)— Has the 

 good qualities of the Golden Bantam, maturing about the same 

 time. Stalks grow 6 feet in height, producing ears 8 to 10 inches 

 long, with 8 rows of rich golden-colored kernels. Pt. ^Oc, qt. 40c, 

 pk. $2.25, bu. $7.50. 



HOWLING MOB— One of the very best early varieties. 

 Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



BLACK MEXICAN — Surpassed by none in quality and ten- 

 derness. When cooked is almost white. The ripe ear is black 

 or blue-black. Pt./20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2X)0, bu. $7.00. 



COUNTRY GENTLEMAN— A new corn of merit and desir- 

 able for family use. The grains are irregular, compact and 

 sweet. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



MAMMOTH LATE— This produces the largest ear of any, 

 a single ear sometimes weighing one or two pounds. It ripens 

 a little later than the Evergreen, with larger cobs, the kernels 

 being flatter, not horse-toothed shape. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00, 

 bu. $7.00. 



STOWELL'S EVERGREEN— So well known that it scarcely 

 needs description. Excellent; keeps green till cold weather; 

 ears large; one of the best. Pt. 20c, qt. 40c, pk. $1.75, bu. $6.50. 



Kale or Borecole 



An ounce of seed will sow about 200 feet of drill. Three 

 pounds to an acre. 



DWARF GERMAN GREENS (Siberian Kale)— Generally 

 sown broadcast, but can be sown in drills a foot apart in 

 August. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 



BLUE CURLED SCOTCH— A distinctly blue close-curled 

 Scotch strain in large demand in the Norfolk (Va.) section on 

 account of its deep color and excellent shipping qualities. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 54 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 



NEW IMPERIAL, OR LONG STANDING— Slow seeder; 

 hardiest for gardeners, superior to all other sorts in vigorous 

 habits ; bright green color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, J4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 



EMERALD ISLE KALE— This is really the handsomest kale 

 that has ever come under our notice, and is entirely distinct from 

 other strains. The closely curled, handsome leaves are most at- 

 tractive. A fine exhibition plant of medium height. Very hardy. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, J4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 



PLAIN, OR SMOOTH— Fine for salads. Oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, 

 lb. 50c. 



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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. 



EXTRA GREEN CURLED— It is the best. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 

 54 lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 



BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle)— Used in soups 

 and stews. Requires to be tied up for blanching. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 20c, % lb. 50c. lb. $1.25. 



Kohl-Rabi 



(Turnip-Rooted Cabbage) 



One ounce to 200 feet of drill. One and a half pounds to 

 an acre. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April in rows 18 inches apart, thinning 

 out to 8 inches between plants. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA— This forms a bulb above ground 

 and its flavor mingles the peculiarities of the cabbage and 

 turnip. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 



EARLIEST PURPLE VIENNA— Same in every respect as 

 the Earliest White Vienna, except in the outside color. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.25. 



