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W. E. Strong Company, Sacramento, Cal. 
Corn -Sweet. 
Black 
Mexican. 
Crosby's 
Early. 
A rich, warm, alluvial soil is the best, and immediately before planting this should be as deeply and 
thoroughly worked as possible. Plant for a succession of crops every three weeks, in hills three feet 
apart each way, and six seeds in a hill. Cover about half an inch, thin out to three plants. 
Pee and Kay. It has a very large, plump, sweet 
ear, and comes nearly as early as the Marblehead. 
The stalks are from six to seven feet high, with 
from two to three ears on the stalk, set well down, 
kernels large, plump, pearly white and sweet. We 
can recommend it highly. 
Gory. The earliest of all sweet corns. It closely 
resembles the Early Marblehead, but earlier by at 
least a week. To market men, the Cory is a valu- 
able variety, as the first sweet corn will bring dou- 
ble the price it commands when the supply becomes 
general. 
Triumph. One of the earliest and best of the 
large varieties. The flavor is rich and sweet, ker- 
nels large and fine, and from 12 to 16 rows on each 
cob. One of the best for the market gardeners as 
well as for the family use. 
Crosby’s Early. Highly prized by market gar- 
deners; very early; ears rather short, averaging 
from 12 to 16 rows; of a rich sugary flavor. 
Amber Cream. 8-rowed; cream colored; height 
4 feet; very sweet. 
Marblehead Early. Larger than the Cory and a 
little later, it is a good early sort for the home gar- 
den and market gardeners. 
Mammoth Sugar. Very large ears and very 
sweet. 
Early Minnesota. Very early; a decidedly excel- 
lent variety; ears fair size and uniform; plant 
rather dwarf. 
Black Mexican, Although the ripe grain is 
blush -black, the corn, when in condition for the 
table, looks remarkably white, and is surpassed by 
none in tenderness. This by many, is considered 
the most desirable for family use of any of the 
second sorts. 
Egyptian Sweet. Noted for its productiveness, 
large ears, and for sweetness and tenderness. It is 
peculiarly adapted for canning purposes. The 
superiority of often bringing a half more per can 
than other sorts. In rich ground the stalks will 
average 3 ears each. Its season is about the same 
as the Evergreen. 
Stowell’s Evergreen, The Standard late variety. 
If planted at the same time with earlier kinds, will 
keep the table supplied until October. It is hardy 
and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining 
a long time in a fresh condition, suitable for boiling. 
Gold Coin. 1 £, c • 11 - 
Perry’s Hybrid. | ^ee Specialties. 
New York Improved Egg Plant. 
Egg Plant. 
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 hot 
bed very early in Spring; transplant two and one-half feet apart each 
way after weather becomes settled and warm. If no hot bed is at 
hand, plants may be started in pots or boxes. 
New York Improved. The leading market sort, very large and 
smooth; fine dark color, very prolific and of excellent quality. 
Early Long Purple. Much smaller than the New York Improved; 
very early and productive, fruit long, dark rich purple, good quality. 
Black Pekin. The fruit of this variety is jet black, fine grain and 
delicate flavor; very prolific and desirable for market gardeners. 
