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T. LIE ADAMS SEED CO. 
, KANSAS CITY, A 40. 
CUCUMBER—Five pounds and over five cents less per pound; one-half pound at pound price. 
Eggplant 
Two Ounces of Seed to 100 Yards of Row. 14 Pound to Acre; 1 Ounce of Seed 
Will Produce 2,000 Plants; 5,000 Plants Set One Acre. 
Culture. Thrives well in any good garden 
soil. Sow the seed in hotbed or green¬ 
house in March or April, and when an 
inch high pot in 2 or 3-inch pots or 
plant in shallow boxes 4 inches apart 
each way. Plant in the open ground 
when danger of frost is past, in rows 
3 feet apart each way. To prevent 
blight and bugs use Bordeaux Mixture 
with Arsenate of Lead, Paris Green, 
or Nico-Dust. 
The Adams. 
BLACK BEAUTY. (125 days). The earliest and best of 
all large-fruited Eggplants. It is valuable alike to the 
private planter and to the extensive grower for market. 
Black Beauty produces large fruits, ready for use ten days 
to two weeks earlier than the New York Improved. Tne 
plants branch freely near the ground, and grow in well- 
rounded bushes. The grand large fruits are thick, of most 
attractive form, as shown in the illustration. The skin is 
a rich, lustrous purplish black, the satin gloss and rich 
coloring add greatly to the beauty. The intensely brilliant 
coloring is uniform over the whole fruit and does not fade 
or change to a light color at the blossom end, and is en¬ 
tirely free from spines or thorns. Oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50; 
lb., $5.00, postpaid. 
LARGE ROUND PURPLE. (130 days). Productive and vig¬ 
orous, the fruit often reaching a weight of 10 to 12 
pounds. Fruit may be described as chunky, broad at the 
bottom, and flattened—diameter nearly equal to the 
length. Color deep purple, often appearing almost black, 
although not as black as the Black Beauty. The soil has 
much to do with the depth of color. Single bushes of this 
variety on good soil often reach a diameter of three feet, 
and produce 8 to 10 large fruits. Oz., 50c; 14 lb., $1.50; lb., 
$5.00, postpaid. 
CU CUMBERS—Continued. 
HYBRID WHITE SPINE. (60 days). The value of this Cucumber over ordinary strains is 
in its brilliant green color, which holds for several days after the fruits are gathered. 
In length the fruits will average 7 inches, being about 2% inches in diameter. Fkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; >4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
ADAMS' SPECIAL. (70 days). This special strain, developed over a period of years for 
market garden trade, has outstanding merits as a main crop Cucumber., First, it is a good 
shipper and will hold its color and firmness when handled over long distances. Second, 
it has a very attractive deep green color, being darkest green Cucumber that we know on 
the market today. Third, uniform in length, 8 to 10 inches long. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 
75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
THE DELTUS. (70 days). A really fine new slicing variety. The long, smooth-skinned 
fruits are very dark green, with white stripes at the blossom end. The flesh is ivory- 
white, deep, and very few seeds. Pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
ADAMS’ “STAYS GREEN.” (70 days). Fruit seven to eight inohes long, cylindrical in 
shape. Color a beautiful dark green from stem to blossom end, which is retained longer 
than any variety we know of. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
DAVIS PERFECT. (70 days). This Cucumber grows long and slim, sometimes measures 
12 inches in length; color is a rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly ripe. 
Very tender, brittle and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
EARLY FORTUNE. (70 days). Slightly longer than Evergreen more cylindrical in 
shape. A very dark green skin. The flesh is thick, seed cavity relatively small and the 
quality is excellent. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
IMPROVED DONG GREEN. (70 days). Vines very vigorous and productive. One of the 
best, if not the best, variety for slicing and salting. A very shy seeder. Fkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
KLONDIKE WHITE SPINE. (70 days). Very dark color and an excellent slicer. Fruit 
grows 8 inches in length and of uniform shape. Color very dark green, slightly striped 
with white at ends. Hot sun does not affect it as much as some others. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE. (80 days). A shy seed producer, but recommended to all 
who put ud their own pickles. Fruit long, dark, slim, showing tendency to make small 
neck at stem end. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
LONGFELLOW. (70 days). The most attractive, dark green variety. The beautiful, slen¬ 
der, emerald green, almost spineless fruits are 12-14 inches long. Thicker, darker in 
color, and more uniform in shape than the Davis Perfect. A fine slicing variety, with 
solid, sparkling white flesh, few seeds, and a delicate flavor. When grown outdoors it 
is equal in appearance to any hot-house cucumber. It should be planted only on the best 
possible land and given extra care and attention. A very shy seeder. Pkt., 20c; oz., 35c; 
14 lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50. 
BOSTON, or CHICAGO PICKLING. (50 days). A very productive variety. Very robust in 
growth. Dark green, and paling to light green at tip. Warty and black spined. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; 14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
EARLY CLUSTER. (50 days). Fruit borne in clusters of two or three. The fruit is short, 
bright green, crisp and tender. Is good for slicing as well as pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 
14 lb., 70c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
GHERKIN, BURR. (50 days). A round, prickly Cucumber. Used for pickles only. Fkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
Black Beauty. 
EGGPLANT — One-half pound at pound price. 
