MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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CUCUMBERS==Concluded. 
Prices quoted on this page include the prepayment 
jf postage by us. If wanted by express or freight de- 
duct 10 cents per pound. By express or freight al- 
ways means purchaser pays transportation charges. 
Cucumber, Japanese (.limbing. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING' ''CUCUMBER.— (See cut.) A 
marvelous elimbingr variety introduced from Japan. The 
vines are strong- growing and immensely productive, it 
>eiug estimated that it will yield three times more than 
any other variety in a given space. ~ The cucumbers are 
; about ten .inches in length, of a beautiful greeh color; the 
? flesh is' firm and free from the bitter taste found in some 
varieties. It can be trained on poles, trellises, fences. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c. 
TALBI'S HYBRID. — In size it is larger than the White 
Spine, often growing to the length of 12 inches. Heavy 
cropper. Pkt. 5e, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. 
EVERBEARING. — Small sized, very early and produc- 
I tive; continues to bear fruit the entire season. Pitt. 5c, 
I oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
WHITE PEARL. — The fruit even when small is a 
beautiful pearly white, tender and crisp. A fine variety for forcing for early market. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. §1.75. . A ri 
WHITE SPINE IMPROVED. — Very uniform m size, very productive, crisp and line 
flavor. Pkt 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. . "' n , , 
WHITE SPINE EXTRA LONG. — A fine, large and well shaped sort a little later than 
the above. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15e, % lb. 50c, lb $1.50. 
WEST INDIA GHERKINS. — -Small, oval shaped; grown ex- 
pensively for pickles. Pkt. 5e,_qz. 15c, }4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
Egg Plant, White Pearl. 
German— Eierpflanze. Prro- PI 51 tit French Aubergine. 
Spanish -Berengine. Cgg fTltlUL. 1 02i . for 1 ©00 plants. 
CULTURE — The Egg Plant will thrive well in any good 
garden soil; succeeds best in a deep, warm, rich soil, and full 
exposure to the sun. Sow in hotbed very early in the spring; 
transplant two and one-half feet apart each way after weath- 
er becomes settled artd warm. If no hot-bed is at hand, plants 
may be started in pots or boxes. 
BLACK PEKIN— The fruit is jet black, fine gram and of 
delicate flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE — Smaller than the New York, 
very early, fruit long, dark rich purple. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y A 
Jb. 50c, lb. $1.60. . 
NEW WHITE PEARL— (See cut.) This variety introduced 
from Georgia is a distinct and decided sort. The fruit is very 
:arge, fine grained, of superior flavor. It is a pure creamy 
white with tinge of green near the stemi Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS — Large, round, dark 
purple, very productive; is the. main soft used for market 
and family use. Pkt. 10c,* oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. 
German— Endiven. PtlHSx/f* French— Chicoree Endive. 
Swedish— Cikorie LiHUIVC. Spanish— Endivia. 
ENDIVE— This plant furnishes an attractive and appetiz- 
ing salid for the fall-land winter months, or by repeated sow- 
ings a supply may be had nearly all the year round. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. — (See cut.) Used in soups. 
Leaves broad, thick, plain or slightly wrinkled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
15c, "% lb/ 40c, -Jib. $1.25. , 
GERMAN GREEN CURLED — Handsomely curled, fine 
quality, a, desirable sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
GREEN CURLED — Very hardy, with curled dark green 
leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
WHITE CURLED — Resembles the green curled, except m 
color. Pkt. 5c, ox. 15c, % !»• 40c, lb. $1.25, 
Kale or Borecale. 
Endive. 
Kohl Rabi, Large 
Green. 
Leek American Broad Leaf. 
German— Blatter Kohl. Spanish— Breton. 
French — ChouVert. Swedish— Motkal. 
CULTURE — The Kales are more 
hardy than Cabbage, make excellent 
greens for . winter and spring use, 
and are improved by frost. Sow 
from May to June in well prepared 
soil, covering it thinly and evenly, 
xnd cultivate the same as cabbage. 
Half an ounce will sow 75 feet of drill. 
DWARF GERMAN — Green curledj very hardy, makes fine 
greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % A lb. 25c. 
dwarf green curled scotch — Usually sown in the 
fall for spring market. It is low growing 
with finely curled leaves of a deep green; 
Pkt. 5c, oz. lOe, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
TALL SCOTCH — (See cut.) Foliage deep- 
ly fringed, color rich green, grows about 
30 inches high. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, 
,b - *M: Kohl Rabi. 
German — Kohl Rabi. French — Chou Rave. 
Spanish — Colde nabo. 
CULTURE — Sow in spring in rows eight- 
een inches apart, afterwards thinning the 
plants to eight or ten inches. If the weath- 
er is' suitable the thinnings may be plant- 
ed, but it is considered difficult to trans- 
plant. Keep the weeds down, and when the thickened stems 
above the ground are two or three inches through they are fit 
to eat, and should be used at once, being tough when old. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA— Bulbs white, handsome, small; 
highly esteemed by market gardener. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c. 
EARLY PURPLE — Very similar to the last, except in color which is a bright pur- 
ple. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c. 
LARGE GREEN — (See cut.) A late variety, largely grown for feeding stock. Bulbs 
often weigh seven or eight pounds each. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c. 
LARGE PURPLE — An extra large variety, used extensively for feeding cattle and 
sheep in winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 Ibi 30c. 
Chicory. 
Extensively used to adulterate coffee. , The; culture is the same as for carrots. 
The blanched leaves are used by some for salad. 
LARGE ROOTED OR COFFEE — The best kind. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c. 
Collards. 
TRUE SOUTHERN OR CREOLE Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 80c. 
GEORGIA — Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25e, lb. 75c. 
Cress. 
A well-known pungent salad. Sow thick and cover very slightly, at frequent 
intervals, to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed. 
CURLED. — Extensively used as a small salad. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 
WATER CRESS. — This is a well-known hardy perennial. Sow 
along margins of ponds and streams. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00. 
German— Lauch. I f^cA? French— Poireau. 
Swedish— Purjolok. Spanish— Puerro. ' 
CULTURE Same as for Onions. 
AMERICAN BROAD FLAG — (See cut.) This variety is more 
largely used in this country than anv other. Plants strong, with 
broad leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
LARGE CARENTAN. — A most excellent hardy variety. We re 
commend it as being of very superior quality. Grows to a large 
size and remains a long time in fine condi tion. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % 
lb. 30qr, lb. $1.00. 
MUSSELBURGH— One of the oldest and best varieties in culti- 
vation, hardy and fine for winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. 
$1.25. 
LONDON FLAG — A large variety twice the size of the ordinary 
leek and much handsomer; stems short, bulbs large of a very mild 
and agreeable flavor; extra hardy and a fine keeper. PJkt. 5c, oz. 
15e, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
LARGE ROUEN — The best for forcing, and grows to an im 
mense size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, y A lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 
Kale Tall Scotch. 
