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W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 
PARIS GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING — 
This is one of the best for general use. The ribs are 
perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of a delicious flavor, 
surpassed by no other variety, while it has the decided 
merit of being self-blanching to a remarkable degree ; 
the heart is large, solid and of a beautiful rich, golden 
yellow color. Don't fail to give this valuable variety 
a trial. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c.; quarter lb., $1.00; lb., 
$3.75. 
DWARF GOLDEN HEART— This is a good 
winter keeper, a strong grower and a great favorite. 
In growth it is half dwarf, similar to Crawford’s, ex¬ 
cept that it only blanches the heart, and is a brighter 
golden yellow color. A very desirable variety; try it. 
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; quarter lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
BOSTON MARKET.— This is a good and re¬ 
liable winter keeper. It blanches quite early, and 
when ready for market or table makes a good appear¬ 
ance, and is tender, crisp, and fine flavor. It is a vig¬ 
orous grower, with dark green leaves, attaining a me¬ 
dium height; in short, it is an old standard celery of 
widely known excellence. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c; quarter 
lb., 50c.; lb., $1.50. 
GIANT PASCAL. —-This is a tall-growing va¬ 
riety, attaining a height of about two feet. The stalks 
are thick, solid, stringless, and brittle. I do not think 
the color of any celery is better described by the word 
“ivory” than this one. It blanches early and keeps 
well; in flavor it very much resembles Golden Self- 
Blanching, of which it is an offspring, and the flavor is 
very choice, Pkt., 5c/; oz., 20c.; quarter lb., 50c.; 
lb., $1.50. 
CUCUMBERS. 
This is one of my specialties. I grow them by the 
carload for market, and no cucumbers on the market 
bring higher prices than Allen’s. Nothing but the best 
seed that can be produced will be used for my planting, 
and this is the kind I furnish my customers. Try them. 
ALLEN’S PRIDE OF THE MARKET.— (See 
illustration.) The accompanying photograph was taken 
true to nature from mature cucumbers. The basket 
was a full-size five-eighths peach basket. While in a 
tender, crisp condition, before the seeds have fully ma¬ 
tured, and while in the best condition for market, I 
have picked loads that would average from 12 to 14 
inches long. The color is very dark green, which color 
It retains for a long time after being picked. The 
vines are strong and vigorous, with large, healthy 
foliage. As a market variety, where a strictly fancy 
article is appreciated, or ®>r home use, it cannot fail 
to become a great favorite. So sure am I that this 
variety will give satisfaction that all who buy it and 
are not satisfied, I will give them the amount they 
paid for seed of this variety in any other seed listed lm 
my catalogue, if they are not satisfied after growing it 
one season. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; quarter lb., 50c.; lb„ 
$1.50 ; 5 lbs., $0.00. 
THE NEW DAVIS PERFECTION CU¬ 
CUMBER. —This is without doubt a long stride in 
cucumber improvement. It is one of the most perfect 
in shape, but somewhat longer than Arlington White 
Spine, and of an intense green color that does not fade 
after being picked, making it one of the most valuable 
pickling cucumbers ever grown. The introducer claims 
it will sell as high as hothouse cucumbers side by side 
in the same market. Its eating qualities are among 
the best; it is almost seedless for one-third of its 
length, and the seeds that are contained in It when in. 
slicing condition are very small and tender. This is In¬ 
deed very fine ; your money back if you don’t find it so. 
’kt„ 10c.; oz., 25c. ; % lb-, 60c.; lb., $2.00 ; 5 lbs., $6.00. 
ALLEN’S PRIDE OF THE MARKET. 
PENINSULA 
PRIZE. — The best 
early market cucumber 
on earth. It will remain 
perfectly green for a 
month after being 
picked. Now, don’t say, 
“That’s a He”— try it, 
and you will find that 
my statement is all wool 
and a yard wide. I grew 
over 1500 barrels of this 
variety the past season, 
and they sold every day 
for double the market 
quotations. They are 
vigorous, productive, fine 
quality, and every way 
O. R. Seed crop of this- 
variety very short this 
season. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 
20c.; quarter lb., 50c.; 
lb., $1.75; 5 lbs., $7.50. 
WH TE SPINE (A1 
len’s Selected Strain).— 
This variety,, is too wei: 
known lA reqffire a pro. 
longed description. II 
is one of the best knowi 
and most popular cu 
cumbers with gardener! 
everywhere. My stoci 
of seed of this variety 
