HARDY a NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS 
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ASPARAGUS 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
PALMETTO. Stalks frequently measure 2 
inches in diameter, and even -when of extra 
length are perfectly tender when cooked. 
Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; *4, lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
BEANS 
Dwarf Wax Varieties 
PENCIL POD BLACK WAX. Long, slender, 
round pods, very tender and brittle, and 
of a dark yellow color. Free from strings 
and fibre and very early. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 
15c; lb., 4-5c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 15 lbs., 
$3.00; 60 lbs., $11.00. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. A most popu¬ 
lar variety and this popularity is due 
largely to the fact that the strain is a 
great improvement on the old Golden 
W ax, having larger pods and being more 
prolific. It is one of the handsomest 
beans, the pods a rich golden yellow', of 
perfect shape and rust proof. Best for 
family. Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 45c; 
5 lbs., $1.75; 15 lbs., $3.00; 60 lbs., 
$ 11 . 00 . 
Green Pod Varieties 
STRINGLESS GREEN POD. A stringless 
green pod bush bean. Surpasses all oth¬ 
ers in crisp, tender flavor. Finely shaped, 
long green pods, absolutely stringless. Of 
immense value to market gardeners and 
amateurs who seek an early bean. Packet, 
10c; % lb., 15c; lb. 45c;’ 5 lbs., $1.75; 
15 lbs., $3.50; 60 lbs., $12.00. 
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED DW ARF. This is an 
acclimated American type and will resist the 
changes of climate better than the Euro¬ 
pean varieties. It is dwarf, with good sized 
sprouts almost round in shape. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00, 1 lb., $3.50. 
Chinese Cabbage——See Page 20 
Beet - Detroit Dark Red 
BOSTON PICKLING. 
of bright green 
ing an excellent 
% lb., 50c; lb., 
POLE BEANS 
KENTUCKY W ONDER. The great¬ 
est favorite among the pole 
varieties. Early and a great 
producer. Pods about nine 
inches long, round, crisp and 
free from strings. Pkt., 5c; *4= 
lb., 15c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., 
$1.50; 15 lbs., $4.00. 
BUSH LIMA BEANS 
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH 
LIMA. Beans and pods are 
both larger than the old type. 
Pkt., 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 
50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 15 lbs., 
$ 6 . 00 . 
TABLE BEETS 
DETROIT DARK RED. A smooth globe shaped beet with small top. 
Flesh dark red, tender and sweet. The best for the market gardener 
and for canning purposes. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 30c; lb., 
90c. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. Very early and of excellent shape and color. 
Skin dark red, flesh a trifle lighter. Tops small. Pkt., 5e; oz., 10c; 
% lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 
CUCUMBERS 
Cucumbers like warm, sandy loam, and should be sown when all 
danger of frost is over. For pickles only, sow about June 1st. The 
hills should be about four feet apart each way. Sow' thickly about 
one-half inch deep and later thin out to about four plants to a hill. 
One ounce will seed over fifty hills. 
DAVIS PERFECT. Dark, glossy, green, slim and symmetrical, with an 
average length of 10 to 12 inches. When ripe they turn white 
without yellow. Quality fine as seeds are very soft when fit for 
table use. Very tender, brittle and of exceptional flavor. Pkt., 5s; 
oz., 20c; 14 lb., 70c; 11>., $2.00 
Fruit short, smooth and 
color. Very productive, mak- 
pickle. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
$1.50. 
EXTRA LONG. A popular sort of White Spine 
with market gardeners. Beautiful, long, 
smooth and straight fruits of fine, shiny, 
dark green color with white, crisp, tender 
flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 55c. 
