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MARK MEANS COMPANY, 1936 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG. 
LEWISTON. IDAHO 
Danish Ball Head 
Cabbage 
One ounce for 2000 plants; x / 2 lb. of seed per acre. 
CABBAGE CULTURE. For early plants sow seed in January or February 
under glass, hardened off gradually by exposing to outside air, and as early 
as the ground is in good condition transplant to rows 3 feet apart and 18 
inches apart in row. For late plants the seed may be sown, in the field. 
TTqvIv PTlsit A. valuable second early variety, producing very 
Uaxlj A mJ U. V large, compact, flattened heads of good quality; 
70 Days sometimes nearly as large as Late Flat Dutch, 
which they resemble in appearance. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb. 60c; y 2 
lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
TTovlv W^rinincrVitnrlt One of the best medium early pointed cab 
rjdny \\ IlHIIIlgatciUl bages Heads of good size, very hard ano 
85 Days excellent quality. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; 
y 4 lb. 60c; y 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
|AqiiicV» TiflllHpJlH Select Short-Stem. Our .strain of short-stem 
A/dlliall JJCti IICOA1 Ballhead is imported direct from Denmark. The 
100 Days fine ribbed leaves are so densely packed to¬ 
gether that no space is left for water or air to start decay and the firm 
heads are famed for their superior excellence and keeping qualities. Matures 
late; when; cut shows a fine, hard>, snowy white, soild head. The best in its 
class. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 60c; y 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
Cabbage Plants ^ plants ' sl8n ' 
/arieties. See Page 19. 
Prpmilim Dlltrh This improved strain pos- 
r'leillium Efdtu UUlUIl sesses all the good qualities 
100 Days 0 f the old favorite, “Late 
Flat Dutch”, one of the largest of the late varieties and is a 
sure header. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 60c; x / 2 lb. $1.10; 
lb. $2.00. 
A pvp A new variety, seven days ahead of the 
Vc Jersey Wakefield. Heads are round, firm, 
65 Days and G f exceptionally fine texture, heavy 
mid-ribs being entirely absent. Average weight is about 4 pounds 
to the head and have only a few outer leaves. Price: Pkg. 5c; 
oz. 20c; i/ 4 lb. 75c; x / 2 lb. $1.40; lb. $2.50. 
Large Red Drumhead or Red Dutch 
130 Days stand¬ 
ard. Heads of large size, slightly rounded, 7 to 8 inches in 
diameter. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb. 60c; x / 2 lb. $1.10; lb. $2. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage—Pe Tsai A deli- 
75 Days c i o u s 
new vegetable. The plants develop quickly, forming large, tightly 
folded heads, well blanched in the heart. Chinese Cabbage can 
be served as a salad or cole slaw; when boiled is more tender 
and palatable than ordinary cabbage. Price: Pkg. 10c; oz. 15c; 
y 4 lb. 60 c. 
Early Jersey Wakefield 
Early Jersey Wakefield I a Viy fav cTb- 
65 Days bage with 
our market gardeners. A sure header. The thick, 
stout leaves and compact habit make it the best 
for wintering over and very early setting. Grown 
more extensively for market than any other early 
cabbage. Is 1 always of good size, very solid, with 
few leaves. A reliable header and always gives good 
satisfaction. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; x /\ lb, 60c; 
Vs lb. $1.10; lb. $2.00. 
Cucumbers 
CULTURE. Cucumbers need a warm, rich soil and 
should not be planted in the open ground until danger of 
frost is over. Plant in hills 4 feet apart each way, thinning 
to 3 or 4 of the strongest plants. One ounce will plant 
50 hills; 2 pounds to the acre. 
Long Green 
The fruits are long, firm and crisp, 
excellent for slicing, or when small 
they are good for pickling. The vines 
are very sturdy and very productive. The fruits are uni¬ 
form in size and shape, slender, often a foot long, and 
very dark green. The best variety for sweet pickles. Price: 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb. 45c; x / 2 lb. 70c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
Long Green 
70 Days 
T nmnn As its name indicates, the shape and color 
resemble a lemon. It is used for pickling and 
65 Days in salads and is entirely distinct from the 
plant known as Garden Lemon. Reaches edible size in less 
than 60 days. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 45c; x / 2 lb. 
70c; lb. $1.25. 
West India Gherkin A ^ s ™ a11 , ?. va, ; 
prickly sort, distinct 
60 Days from all others. It is 
grown for pickles only and must be used when young. 
Price: Pkgi. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb. 45c; a / 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
-99 The “Davis Perfect'’ is 
of perfect form, large size 
65 Days and of finest color; is 
The “Davis Perfect’ 
Davis Perfect 
Pkg. 5c; oz. 
c ri sp, delicious, 
and almost seed¬ 
less, This ftne 
variety comes 
from the origin¬ 
ator of the Davis 
Wax Bean is one 
of the most val¬ 
uable varieties for 
15c; x /4 lb. 45c; 
72 
of the most populai 
Price: 
i/ 4 lb. 
home or market. Price 
lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
Early White Spine early cucumbers. 
60 Days Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; 
45c; i / 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
'Rrkctrm A very Productive variety; ex- 
UURLUil A lHVllilg tensively grown for pickles. 
55 Days The fruits are bright green, of 
medium size, smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is crisp 
and tender. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 45c; x / 2 lb. 
70c; lb. $1.25. 
M M Qrippiol An outstanding variety for the 
•d."A» OpcCldl shipper and market gardener. 
63 Days Holds its color and firmness 
a long time. Very dark green color, slightly tapered at 
each end. Price: Pkg. 5c; oz. 15c; x / 4 lb. 45c; x / 2 lb. 70c; 
lb. $1.25. 
ALL PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID 
Put up Your Own Cucumber Pickles 
