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CUCUMBER 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 
2 pounds, an acre 
Sow outdoor varieties early in spring, in hotbeds, 
and transplant to open ground when weather is 
suitable. For later crop, sow seed when weather 
becomes settled, in hills 4 to 6 inches apart. They 
require a warm, rich soil, and should be watered 
liberally. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fine for forcing or outdoors. 
Fruits are long and slim, very tender, and 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. 
Vigorous and productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Long Green. Dark green; long and crisp. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for 
cutting or pickles. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
West India Gherkin. Very small. Used 
for pickles. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
English Forcing Cucumbers 
English or Frame varieties must be started about 
the end of February. Sow in pots or pans, protect¬ 
ing from strong light until seedlings appear. When 
strong enough to handle, transplant to permanent 
position in hotbed or greenhouse. The soil must 
be well prepared, and good results will be obtained 
if mild liquid manures are given. 
Delicacy (Sutton’s). Fruits dark green. 
Splendid for exhibition. Pkt. $1. 
Lockie’s Perfection. Handsome and pro¬ 
ductive. Pkt. 50 cts. 
Telegraph. A Cucumber of fine shape. Very 
prolific. Quick in growth. Pkt. 50 cts. 
CRESS or PEPPER GRASS 
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill 
Extra Curled. Splendid for salads and 
garnishing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 
i^Ib. 50 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Water Cress. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce 0 } seed will produce about 1000 plants 
Sow in mild heat, about the middle of March, and 
transplant on June 1, setting the plants 2% feet 
apart. 
Black Beauty. Large, round, deep purple 
fruits. Very early. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Early Long Purple. Flardy and productive. 
Cut before full grown. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 
75 cts. 
New York Spineless. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
ENDIVE 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April, in rows 1 feet 
apart, and thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Broad-leaved (Escarolle). Leaves long, 
broad, and succulent. Fine for winter 
salads and cooking. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Green Curled. Standard variety for fall 
and winter crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Moss Curled. Compact plants with finely 
divided leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
White Curled. For early use. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 45 cts. 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Drill seeds in rows about 15 inches apart in May, 
and thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Short-leaved White Vienna. Mild and 
delicate flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
KIb. $1.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. Good all-round sort. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
MUSHROOM 
SPAWN 
American Direct Pure-Culture. Pro¬ 
duces Mushrooms in four to live 
weeks. Uniform in shape, of good 
size, and of a creamy white color. 
Brick 50 cts.; 10 bricks $4.50; 50 
bricks $21. 
Spawn in Bottles. $1.25 each; $6 for 
6 bottles. Cultural directions free on 
request. 
Delicacy Cucumbers 
LEEK 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow in April and transplant in July into trenches 
of well-manured soil, about 20 inches between the 
plants. In warm weather, apply frequent liberal 
dressings of liquid manure. 
HUNT’S EXHIBITION. This is undoubt¬ 
edly the largest of all Leeks, and it is 
unexcelled for exhibition purposes. Flavor 
mild. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
Large American Flag. Hardy and pro¬ 
ductive. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Musselburgh (Scotch). Large and of 
extra-fine quality. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Prizetaker. Very large and long pure white 
stems. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
Prodigy. Specimens have been grown that 
weighed upward of 4 pounds. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
oz. $1. 
Hunt’s Dwarf Gem Cos Lettuce 
LETTUCE 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
Sow the seed in hotbeds during February until 
the middle of March, afterward pricking off into 
flats or coldframes, leaving about 6 to 8 inches be¬ 
tween the plants. As soon as weather becomes 
suitable, transfer to open ground and set out in rows 
1 foot apart, leaving 9 inches between the plants 
in the rows. 
HUNT’S FAVORITE. One of the best for 
spring sowing, and, being of a hardy con¬ 
stitution, also does well in the fall. The 
leaves are curled and the heart is crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
All Seasons. Large, handsome, extremely 
solid heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
}4lb. $1.50. 
Big Boston. Very large heads of excellent 
flavor. Fine for forcing in coldframes or 
open ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 
}4lb. $1. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces large 
masses of curly, crisp leaves, the inner ones 
forming a semi-compact head; tender; of 
good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
MIb. $1.50. 
California Cream Butter. Large white 
heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Early Curled Simpson. A very tender 
bunching variety of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts. 
Golden Queen. Small variety of compact 
habit, forming yellowish green heads of 
excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Large, crisp, 
tender, early bunching variety. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Hartford Bronzehead. Forms large, com¬ 
pact heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Iceberg. Splendid crisp sort. Few Lettuces 
resist the heat as well as Iceberg. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; }^lb. $1.25. 
Matchless. A cross between a heading sort 
and a Cos type. Loose-heading variety of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid, very 
tender heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
Mlb. $1.50. 
Mignonette. Small, russet-colored heads 
that are exceedingly tender, sweet, and 
compact. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
New York Giant. Bleaches naturally. 
Large; crisp, tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
35 cts.; Mlb. $1.25. 
White Summer (Deacon). Summer va¬ 
riety with heads of good size. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
HUNT’S DWARF GEM. An excellent 
variety for forcing and for the early 
garden. Self-folding; exquisite flavor; 
tender, crisp, and does not readily 
run to seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
Express Cos. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Paris White Cos. Upright in growth; 
color pale green. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c. 
Self-folding Cos. The largest Cos 
Lettuce. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
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