H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
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HASTINGS 7 SWEET AND ROASTING EAR CORN 
Cucumbers are very tender and should not be planted until all danger of frost is 
past. Use an ounce of seed to 50 hills. Plant in hills 4 feet apart each way, and 
where possible mix a large shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill, and when 
rough leaves are formed thin to 4 plants in each hill. Cover seed with about 44 
inch of very fine soil. Watch the young plants closely to see that no insects bother 
them. Cultivate until the vines start to run, then keep the weeds pulled out. 
HASTINGS’ WHITE SPINE is the finest extra dark strain. It will hold up in 
color long after being picked. It is the earliest, of good size, crisp and tender, and 
retains its fresh, plump appearance long after being picked. EARLY FORTUNE is 
of dark green color, which it holds; stays plump, is regular in growth and shape. 
THE KLONDIKE (Hastings’ Special Strain). The original Klondike Cucumber 
had many good points, but was so irregular in growth that we would not list it 
until we bred it up to a satisfactory condition. Our special strain which we now 
have is very regular in size, color and growth; very crisp and unsurpassed for 
slicing; very hardy and a sure bearer. DAVIS PERFECT is of deep, dark green 
color, uniform in size and prolific. It is almost seedless one-third of its length 
from the stem, and all of its seeds in the slicing stage are so small that they are 
almost unnoticable. Prices of White Spine, Early Fortune, Klondike and Davis 
Perfect: Each, packet, 5c; ounce, 10c; 44 pound, 25c; pound, 90c. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. Was introduced many years ago as a novelty, but it 
has proven one of the very best varieties for home gardens. Young plants are 
bushy, but soon start to run or climb, so may be run on fences, poles or trellises, 
thus saving much valuable space in small gardens. Fine for slicing and pickling 
and is nearly mildew proof; continuous bearer. Packet, 10c; ounce, 15c; 44 lb. 50c. 
GHERKINS are small fruited, 2 to 3 inches long, well rounded and covered with 
small spines. For pickling only. Packet, 5c; ounce, 15c; 44 pound, 50c. 
GIANT PERA is extra large, 12 to 20 inches long, with thick skin and flesh and 
few seeds. For home gardens only, as it doesn’t stand shipment. Packet, 10 cents; 
ounce, 20 cents; 14 pound, 60 cents. 
HASTINGS’ EVERBEARING is entirely distinct from all others on account of its 
close, bushy growth and everbearing character. This variety comes in early and 
bears until late in the season; can be used for pickling or slicing. CHICAGO 
PICKLE is the standard variety for pickling; pickle factories usually insist on it 
for small pickles. IMPROVED LONG GREEN is an old time favorite; fruits extra 
long, holding their dark green color until well matured. Good for planting at all 
seasons. EARLY GREEN CLUSTER is a standard variety for both slicing and 
pickling. EARLY FRAME is a popular early variety for home gardens; medium 
size, good for slicing and an excellent pickling sort. Prices for these five varieties: 
Each, packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 44 lb., 20 cents; pound, 75 cents. 
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Leaves on the trees should be well out and the ground warm before planting. Make hills 244 to 3 feet apart each way, 
dropping 5 or 6 grains in each hill, thinning out afterwards to 2 or 3 stalks to the hill, according to the moisture and 
richness of your soil. A continuous supply can be kept up by either planting early, medium and late varieties at one 
time, or by making several plantings at intervals of 15 days. Any good garden soil will grow sweet corn. Use 
one pint to 2C0 hills, or 6 quarts per acre. 
GEORGIA ROASTING EAR is not a true sweet corn, but if you want an extra early “roasting ear’’ corn that 
will make fair sized ears on your table in about 60 days from planting this is your variety. Georgia Roasting 
Ear is for early planting only. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 25 cents; quart, 45 cents. 
ADAMS’ EXTRA EARLY is naturally small and will be a failure unless given good, rich ground and good cultiva¬ 
tion. Valuable in maturing before the true sweet corns. Adams’ Large Early is similar, but 10 days later and 
has much larger ears. Each, packet, 5 cents; pint, 15 cents; quart, 25 cents. 
YEXO SUGAR, EARLIEST OF GOOD SWEET CORN. Our own introduction, 
combining earliness and productiveness with fine flavor; 2 to 3 medium sized ears 
to each stalk. Packet, 5 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. COUNTRY GEN¬ 
TLEMEN is the finest quality variety of all the mid-season sorts of sweet corn 
grown in this country. Grains small, much shriveled, but very deep. Quality un¬ 
excelled and no garden should be without a few rows of this best quality of all 
corn. Packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. 
GOLDEN BANTAM is a superb, really sweet corn. Two ears to each stalk, ears 
6 inches long, with 8 rows of grains. Packet, 10c; pint, 30c; quart, 50c. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN is the standard main crop variety. Ears of large 
size, long and well filled. Three ears to the stalk under good cultivation and holds 
in good eating condition longer than any other. BLACK MEXICAN is a late, dark 
grained variety of finest flavor for home use; less subject to bud worms than other 
varieties. Each, packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. 
POPCORN—MONARCH WHITE RICE AND GOLDEN QUEEN. Give the children 
a chance to have corn to pop during the long winter evenings. WHITE RICE 
has white, large pointed grains, and GOLDEN QUEEN has large yellow grains; 
both pop nicely. Each, packet, 10 cents; pint, 20 cents; quart, 35 cents. 
HASTINGS’ PROLIFIC is a splendid variety for “roasting ears.” While it is a 
field corn it is the most prolific of any corn grown, and, unlike other field corns, 
it has a sweet flavor and fine quality. Packet, 5 cents; 44 pint, 10 cents; pint, 20 
cents; quart, 30 cents; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. 
HASTINGS' CUCUMBER SEED 
Plant Cucumbers for Slicing and Pickling. 
Georgia Roasting Ear Corn. 
