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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
CUCUMBER SEED 
CULTURE—In order to obtain the largest yield of cucumbers, the soil should be well enriched with 
well rotted manure or sheep fertilizer, but an abundance of good fruit can be raised on any rich garden 
soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each way, dropping fifteen 
to twenty seeds in a hill. After the plants begin to crowd and danger from the striped beetle is pretty 
well over, thin to three plants to the hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation until the plants make 
runners so long that this is impracticable. 
In this section it is best to make 
two sowings; one in the early 
spring and the second late in June 
and early in July. One ounce is 
sufficient for 50 hills; 2 lbs. to the 
acre. Spray with Dowco or a mix¬ 
ture of Arsenate of Lead and Bor¬ 
deaux when plants are young, in 
late afternoon or 
early evening. A 
light sprinkling of 
tobacco dust also 
does a great deal 
of good. Try 
planting a radish 
seed in every hill, 
as it helps to keep 
the bugs away. 
Pick the fruit as soon as it is 
large enough and before it begins 
to ripen, otherwise the vines will 
stop bearing. 
NO. 62. WHITE SPINE, IM¬ 
PROVED EARLY—(65 Days).— 
The earliest and best known of 
the White Spines; a short, square 
ended, rather three cornered type, 
7 in. long, very productive, fine 
for slicing or pickles; medium 
green color. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; *4 lb. 40c ; lb. $1.25. 
NO. 63. EARLY CLUSTER—(55 Days).—Very 
early and prolific Fruit which is borne in clusters 
in the center of the plant, is light green in color, 
chunky in shape and about 5 inches long. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; 14 lb- 40c > $1.25. 
NO. 64. CHICAGO PICKLING—(60 Days).— 
A small, crisp, dark green early, prolific sort 
more largely used for pickling than any other 
kind. 6 inches long. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; V± lb. 40c ; lb. $1.25. 
NO. 65. DAVIS PERFECT—(60 Days).—An 
extra long, dark green mid-season type of White 
Spine; retains its color and good qualities long 
after being picked; fruit is 11 inches long, smooth 
and tapering at both ends, flesh crisp, solid, with 
few seeds. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; % lb. 40c ; lb. $1.25. 
NO. 66. LONG GREEN IMPROVED—(75 
Days).—A standard late, well known table sort. 
Twelve to fourteen inches long, slender, more or 
less warted, tapering towards the stem end, color 
dark green, flesh white and firm. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c ; oz. 15c ; % lb. 40c ; lb. $1.25. 
CELERY SEED 
CULTURE—Sow seed in February, March or April, In 
rows, and if dry enough, press the soil firmly with a roller 
or the back of a spade. Soak seed for 24 hours before plant¬ 
ing ; cover very lightly and keep constantly moist. When 
4 inches high, cut off tops to make the plants grow stocky. 
Transplant from June to October in rows 3 feet apart, 6 
inches apart in row. When the plants are nearly full 
grown they should be “handled,” which is done by gathering 
the leaves together while the earth is drawn about the plant 
to one-third its height, taking care that none of it falls 
between the leaves. Repeat the process every few days until 
only the tops of the leaves are visible. One oz. sows about 
100 feet, and produces about 2,000 plants. 
NO. 67. IMPROVED WHITE PLUME—(120 Days).—The 
earliest and most easily blanched as well as the most satis¬ 
factory celery for spring sowing in this section. Foliage is 
an attractive light green. Stalks are pure white, crisp and 
®f a delicious nutty flavor. It is a popular variety for early 
market and a great addition to the home garden. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; V? oz. 15c ; oz. 25c; % lb. 80c. 
NO. 68. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—(110 Days).— 
A golden yellow color; ribs are brittle and of a delicious 
flavor. This is the easiest maturing sort. Stalks are heavy, 
perfectly solid, about 20 inches high; easily blanched. 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; ^ oz. 25c; oz. 35c ; % lb. $1.20. 
NO. 69. WINTER QUEEN—(140 Days).—This is the 
finest winter variety. It is of dwarf growth; foliage is a 
rich green color. The plants make large bunches of extra 
heavy stalks with very large hearts. It is easily blanched 
and is a splendid variety for either home garden or truck 
farmers . 
Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; oz. 25c; % lb. 80c. 
CELERY PLANTS—See page 49. 
