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R. L. Oould & Oo. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Ra.ul, IN^illll 
PRICE LIST OF CUCUMBER, EGG PLANT, 
KALE, KOHL-RABI AND LEEK. 
CUCUMBER 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
% lb. 
1 lb. 
N. K. & Go’s Sterling. 
0 
b 
$0.15 
$0.50 
$1.25 
Davis Perfect. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
The Vaughan. 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
Longfellow . 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
Cool and Crisp. 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
Imp. Arlington White Spine. . 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
Extra Long White Spine. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
White Spine Evergreen. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.25 
Japanese Climbing. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
Gould’s Pickling. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.15 
Long Green. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
Early Fortune. 
.15 
.50 
1.15 
Boston Pickling.:•. 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.15 
Chicago or Westei field 
Pickling . 
. . .05 
.15 
.50 
1.15 
EGG PLANT 
Pkt. 
O 2 . 
% lb. 
1 Ib. 
New York Spineless. 
. .$0.05 
$0.50 
$1.50 
$5.00 
Black Beauty . 
. . .05 
.50 
1.50 
5.00 
KALE 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
lA lb. 
1 lb. 
Dwarf Curled . 
. .$0.05 
$ 0.10 
$0.35 
$1.25 
Tall Curled . 
. . .05 
.10 
.35 
1.25 
KOHL-RABI 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Y* I**- 
1 lb. 
Early White . 
. .$0.05 
$0.25 
$0.75 
$2.00 
Early Purple . 
.. .05 
.30 
.90 
2.76 
LEEK 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
% lb. 
1 lb. 
American Flag . 
. .$0.05 
$0.30 
$0.90 
$2.75 
CUCUMBERS —Continued 
Improved Arlington White Spines 
One of the earliest and most popular cucumbers of the 
White Spine family. This new improved strain is much 
superior to the old sort. The skin is an attractive glossy 
dark green, the flesh Arm but tender and of delicious 
flavor. Is a heavy yielder and measures 6 to 9 inches in 
length. A favorite for the home or market gardener. 
Gould’s Pickling 
Fruit is of medium size, 3 to 4 inches long, slightly 
tapering at each end, and of a deep green color. The 
flesh is crisp and tender. It is very productive. 
Long Greens 
Produces dark green fruit from 10 to 14 Inches long. 
Flesh is firm and crisp. Fine for slicing, also desirable 
for ripe cucumber pickles. The bulk of the crop matures 
late, and is in much demand for both the home garden 
and for market gardeners. 
Early Fortune* 
One of the leading early varieties with a rich dark green 
color. It grows about nine inches long, slightly tapering 
at both ends. Has very few seeds. Is a flne shipper. 
Boston Pickling 
Very productive, and grown mostly for pickles. The 
fruit is medium size, bright green in color, and smooth. 
Flesh crisp and tender. Grows 5 to 6 inches long. 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling 
Is medium in length, pointed at each end, and has large 
spines. Is very prolific, and a favorite of many who grow 
pickles on a large scale. 
White Spine Evergreen 
A flne strain of White Spine bearing smooth, round, dark 
green fruit 10 to 12 inches long of flne quality. Especial¬ 
ly recommended for hotbed culture. 
Extra Long White Spine 
An extra fine variety for either greenhouse or outdoor 
crop. It grows to a large size in a very short time and 
commands fancy prices on account of its flne appearance. 
Japanese Climbing 
A vigorous grower. Very desirable for planting along 
fence or trellis in small gardens. A real climber that 
does best on a pole or trellis. Fruit 10 to 12 inches long, 
tender and crisp. Very flne for table use. 
GARLIC 
Garlic belongs to the Onion family. It has flat leaves 
and the bulb is composed of several parts similar to 
those of a multiplier onion set. Garlic is highly esteemed 
for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
CULTURE. Prepare the ground as for Onions; separate the 
sets and plant them eight inches apart and four to six 
inches apart in the drill, covering two inches deep. When 
the leaves turn yellow, pull up bulbs. Dry in the shade. 
Prices: lb., 40c; 10 lbs. or more at 35c per lb. If wanted 
by parcel post add postage to cover mailing cost. 
EGG PLANT 
CUI.TURE. Sow in hotbed in March and April, and when 
two inches high transplant to pots or boxes to develop 
growth. , About June 1st plant in field or garden 21/2 to 3 
feet apart each way and cultivate same as cabbage or 
tomato.' Protect young piants from sun as much as pos¬ 
sible, also from potato bugs. One-fourth pound of seed 
will produce plants for one acre. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant 
New York Spineless* 
The standard for the garden. The plants are stocky and 
low branching and produce extra large dark purple fruit 
of perfect shape. Is the handsomest type and most per¬ 
fect strain of Egg Plants, usually bearing eight to ten 
large fruits of the finest quality, during a season. 
Black Beauty* 
Slightly earlier than the N. T. Spineless but not so large. 
The skin is of a rich dark purple color, and very desirable 
for market as the skin holds its color for a long time. 
KALE 
UTTi^TURE. Sow in May or June and cultivate the 
same as cabbage. Makes excellent greens and is im¬ 
proved by light frosts. More hardy than cabbage. 
Dwarf Curled* 
A very finely curled dwarf spreading variety. Foli¬ 
age la long and bright green. Ta even more hardy than 
cabbage. Produces excellent greens for winter and spring. 
Tall Curled* 
This variety grows to a height of two to three feet, 
bearing long plume-like leaves of a light green color. 
Is rather improved than injured by fairly heavy frosts. 
KOHL-RABI 
CULTURE. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, % to % Inch 
deep. When a few inches high thin to 6 to 8 inches apart 
in the row and cultivate same as beet. Bulbs grow 
above ground. Roots should be prepared like turnips or 
cauliflower for cooking. Are much sweeter than turnips. 
Early White* 
Very early, producing small white bulbs. Used especi¬ 
ally for forcing. One of the best for table use. 
Early Purple 
The bulbs are purple on surface; the flesh light green. 
A few days later than the White but a little larger and 
more heat resistant. 
LEEK 
CULTURE. Sow about May 1st in drills 12 Inches apart 
from % to 1 inch deep. When 6 inches high transplant 
to rows 15 inches apart and 5 inches apart in row, setting 
the plants in the ground up to their center leaves and 
drawing the ground up as they grow, causing them to 
bleach. This makes the leek more palatable. 
American Flag* 
A strong growing variety, producing large thick stems 
which have a sweet flavor. Leek is excellent for stews, 
soups, or creamed. 
