CHARLOTTE M. HAINES, ROCKFORD, ILL., SEEDS GROWN BY A WOMAN 
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HAINES CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CABBAGE (CONT.)—FOR HOME AND GARDEN 
LATE CABBAGES 
Danish Railhead 
For quality, no other winter cabbage 
equals Ballhead. It is a sure header, very 
heavy, solid ancT fine grained. Always 
brings the highest market prices. One of 
the best keepers, coming out of the pit in 
March or April fresh and solid. This is 
the short stemmed strain which is con¬ 
sidered the most desirable. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 
25c; 2 oz. 45c; V 4 lb. 80c; x / 2 lb. $1.45; 
lb. $2.75. 
Late Flat Dutch 
Probably more largely grown than any 
other late variety, because everybody 
knows it is always reliable. Uniform, 
large flattened heads of fine quality and a 
good keeper. Largely grown to supply 
Kraut factories. Beats all others in ton¬ 
nage per acre. Pkt. 8c; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 30c; 
i/ 4 lb. 50c; i/ 2 lb. 90c; lb. $1.75. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage 
“Wong Bok” 
The Chinese or Celery Cabbage belongs 
to the Cabbage family; when young, it re¬ 
sembles a smooth-leaved Chard-Beet, leaves 
being light green and crimped. The leaf 
is as tender as Lettuce and has as distinc¬ 
tive a flavor, being very delicate and pleas¬ 
ant; every leaf, including the outside ones, 
is tender and edible. Our seed is Chinese grown, which is the 
only reliable stock for good solid heads. Pkt. 8c; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 
30c; V 4 lb. 50c; V 2 lb. 90c; lb. $1.75; 2 lb. $3.25, postpaid. 
THE BEST CUCUMBERS 
Cauliflower 
CAULIFLOWER 
Henderson’s Fine Early 
Snowball 
Very early, close growing, of compact habit ; 
is well adapted for forcing under glass during 
the winter and spring. The heads are large. 
For early or late planting, for the family or 
the market garden this variety can be de¬ 
pended upon for excellent results. We have 
the finest strain of the Snowball in the coun¬ 
try. Pkt. 15c; V 4 oz. 50c; V 2 oz. 95c; 1 oz. 
$1.75; V 4 lb. $5.50; y 2 lb. $10.00, postpaid. 
Danish Giant Dry Weather 
This new strain originated in Denmark, but 
has been fully tested in America, producing 
large, solid, pure white heads, which are 6 to 
7 inches in diameter, and weigh about 2 
pounds. It is in all respects a first-class 
Cauliflower, and is especially adapted to dry 
situations and to resist drought. Pkt. 10c; 
1/4 oz. 60c; 1/2 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75; 1/4 lb. 
$6.00, postpaid. 
Chinese Celery Cabbage 
Long Green 
More or Less Warted. Matures in 70 Days 
This fine Cucumber grows from 12 to 14 inches in length 
and is of superior quality. Of fine dark green color, slender, 
tapering towards the stem end. Flesh very firm and crisp. 
The young fruit is used very largely for pickling and is a 
standard sort for that purpose. Full-sized cucumbers are in 
high favor for making the so-called sweet pickles when the 
fruits are ripe and yellow. Ready for the market in 70 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 45c; y 2 lb. 80c; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75, postpaid. 
Earliest of All 
Deep, Dark Green, Matures in 55 Days 
This is the earliest of all cucumbers, producing marketable 
fruits of good size; the fruits are 6 to 7 inches long, straight, 
cylindrical, blunt at the ends, and of very dark green color, 
which they retain a long time after picking. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
15c; 2 oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 45c; y 2 lb. 80c; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75, 
postpaid. 
Early Prolific Short Green 
Cucumber—Everbearing 
A Continuous Bearer Throughout the Season. Matures in 60 Days 
Enormously productive and a general favorite. Fruits of every age and also 
blossoms may be found on a single vine and bearing continues until the coming 
of frost. Very early; average length 4 to 5 inches; of dark green color. Pkt. 
8c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; y 4 lb. 40c; l / 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 
Snow’s Early Pickle 
Matures in 55 Days 
A dark-green cucumber that will hold its color. The plant sets early, and its 
vigorous vines produce straight, handsome fruits of the most desirable qualities. 
The young fruit is dark green, straight, slender and almost spineless; makes an 
excellent pickle. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Vi lb. 40c; y 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 
New Japanese Climbing 
A Distinct Climbing Variety. Fruit Long, Thick, Crisp and of Fine Quality. Matures in 60 Days 
The vines are of vigorous growth, with dark green foliage and have strong tendrils, enabling them to 
climb trellises, brush, etc. Comes into bearing quickly and continues abundantly through the season, 
while the climbing habit enables the fruit to grow perfectly straight from 12 to 18 inches in length. 
Flesh pure white, thick, tender and of delicate flavor. When young makes attractive pickles. Pkt. lOo; 
oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; Va lb. 40c; >/x lb. 75c; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. 
New Straight-8 Cucumber 
This outstanding variety produces symmetrical, cylindrical fruits about 8 inches in length and about 
IV2 inches in diameter. The fruits are well rounded at the ends and when in condition for use are deep 
green and free from striping or tipping. It is ideal for shipping and very desirable for the home or 
market garden. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 2 oz. 45c; '/a lb. 80c. 
Cabbage 
Disease Resistant All Seasons 
Heads are large, nearly round, extremely hard and solid, with finely 
ribbed leaves; the eating quality is not excelled by any other Cabbage 
and is far better than that of the big-ribbed Winter sorts, and con¬ 
sidered one of the best for kraut. It is suited to all growing seasons, 
is a sure header under most adverse conditions, and keeps well even if 
planted very late. Remarkable for its ability to stand the hot sun and 
dry weather, remaining an exceptionally long time in condition for use. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 60c; y 4 lb* $1.10; */ 2 lb. $2.00; lb. $3.50. 
Marion Market 
This Cabbage resembles Copenhagen Market Its most distinguishing 
feature is its complete resistance to Cabbage yellows and it is, there¬ 
fore, valuable for land where “yellows-resistant” Cabbage is needed. 
Yellows-resistant varieties of Cabbage should be more generally grown. 
The heads are almost round and very solid. It is a hardy, highly bred 
strain, grown extensively for kraut and long-distance shipping. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 35c; 2 oz. 65c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; Vs lb. $2.10; lb. $4.00, postpaid. 
Matures in 56 Days 
An early, bright green cucumber of medium size, very ex¬ 
tensively used for slicing and pickling. Vines vigorous and 
productive. Fruits straight, a little smaller at the ends, 
bright green in color, shading lighter at the blossom end. 
Flesh crisp and tender. Pkt. 8 c; oz. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; V4 lb. 
40c; V 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. 
New Rockford Pickle 
The best cucumber for pickles. Is used almost exclusively by pickle fac¬ 
tories throughout the country. Medium size, wonderfully even in growth, 
slightly pointed at both ends. Extra early and the whole crop can be depended 
upon to make fine shaped pickles. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 30c; '/a lb. 50c; 
V 2 lb. 95c; lb, $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.25, postpaid. 
West India Gherkins 
Used for Pickles Only. Matures in 60 Days 
A novel little cucumber grown for show and pickles. The fruit Is oval, 2 to 
3 inches In length, and closely covered with spines. Used exclusively for pick¬ 
ling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 2 oz. 30c; Va lb. 50c; >/ 2 lb. 95c; lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. 
$3.25, postpaid. 
New Straight Eight Cucumber 
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