Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal 
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CORN, continued 
Golden Beauty. The ears are remarkable in size, and 
filled out completely to the extreme end of the cob. 
The cob is smallest, in comparison with the size of 
the ear, of any variety in cultivation. Lb. 5 cts., 
100 lbs. $3. 
Learning. One of the best medium early varieties in 
the market. The ears are large and handsome, with 
deep, large grain; orange-yellow color, and small red 
cob; very productive; shells very easily. Lb. 5 cts., 
100 lbs. $3. 
King of Earlies. The earliest dent variety. Lb. 5 cts., 
100 lbs. $3. 
Pride of the IVIorth. One of the best sorts. Ears have 
from 14 to 16 rows, color light orange. Lb. 5 cts., 
100 lbs. $3. 
Hickory King. This Corn is entirely distinct from all 
other varieties, having the largest grain with the 
smallest cob ever introduced in a white Corn. Lb. 5 
cts., 100 lbs. $3. 
Champion White Pearl. This stock is short and thick. 
The ear grows low on the stock, from 7 to 12 inches 
in length, almost parallel throughout, of medium size, 
averaging 16 rows of grain. Lb. 5 cts., .100 lbs. $3. 
ENSILAGE, CORN 
Sow 1 % to 114 bushels per acre. 
Red Cob Ensilage. A pure white Corn on a red cob. 
It is sweet, tender, juicy, has short joints and pro¬ 
duces an abundance of foliage. Every dairy farmer 
should grow this sort; will produce very large crops. 
100 lbs. $3. 
Write for prices on California-grown Corn. 
POP CORN 
If ordered by mail, add 10 cts. per pound for postage 
White Pearl. A standard market variety. One of the 
best. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. (price on application). 
White Rice. A popular and productive variety. The 
kernels are fine, white and pointed, and the ears from 
4 to 5 inches in length and from 1 to 114 in diameter.. 
A favorite variety with retail grocers. Lb. 10 cts., 100) 
lbs. (price on application). 
CUCUMBERS 
Pepino ©ur!e Concombre 
One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds wfill plant one acre. For early use, plant, if the weather has become 
settled and warm, in hills 4 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill, after all 
danger from insects is over. They succeed best in a warm, moist, rich, sandy loam. 
Klondike. A splendid new variety related to the White Spine family, which it excels in shape and shipping qual¬ 
ities, being very early and of a fine dark color. Growers who cater to early markets will find this variety ex¬ 
ceedingly profitable. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. $1. 
Arlington White Spine. An improvement on the White Spine variety; well-formed, delicious fruits of dark 
green color. Highly recommended for its earliness and market qualities. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Early White Spine. One of the best sorts for table use. Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly; fruit 
uniformly straight and handsome, dark green, with a few white spines; flesh 
tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Cumberland. A distinct sort which is especially desirable for pickling. The 
vines are hardy, of strong, vigorous growth, and fruit freely. The young 
cucumbers are of even size and regular form, thickly 
set with small spines, and are equally attractive for mak¬ 
ing small gherkins, medium-sized or large pickles. The 
large fruits average 9 to 10 inches in length, 2% inches 
in diameter, with full rounded ends and are 
of excellent quality for slicing. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Boston Pickling, or Green Prolific. One of 
the best pickling varieties;dark 
green; also excellent for,slic¬ 
ing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., lb. 75c. 
Long Green, Long and 
crisp; a well-known 
and popular variety. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
lb. 75 cts. 
Ch icago, or Wester- 
field Pickiing. Very 
- popular with market- 
gardeners. Fruit medi¬ 
um length, pointed at. 
ends, with very large,, 
prominent spines;: 
color deep green. Pkt.. 
KLONDIKE CUCUMBERS 5c., OZ. 10c., lb. 60c, 
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