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Specialties in Vegetable Seeds 
BEAN, BUSH—Black Valentine 
This popular Bean is undoubtedly the finest string variety for table 
use. The pods are round, very fleshy and stringless. Pt. 20c., qt. 
40c., pk. $2.75. 
BEAN, BUSH—Green Flageolet W F?ance of 
This excellent Forcing Bean is of dwarf, compact habit, exceedingly 
prolific and very early. The pods are long and fleshy, very tender, 
and of excellent flavor. Pt. 25c., qt. 50c. 
BUSH LIMA—“Fordhook” 
Fordhook has proved to be the best Bush Lima ever offered. The 
bushes average 20 to 30 inches in height and from 20 to 24 inches across, 
never becoming prostrate or running. The pods measure from 4 to 5 
inches long, 1 to 1*4 inches wide and about 94 of an inch thick, and con¬ 
tain an average of 4 to 5 large beans of excellent quality. Pt. 25c., qt. 
50c. 
BEAN, POLE—Golden Cluster Wax 
Pods a beautiful golden-yellow color; of large size, averaging from 7 
to 8 inches long and 94 inch in width. Fleshy, absolutely stringless and 
very brittle, while the flavor is delicious. Pt. 20c., qt. 40c. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS—“Evesham Early Giant” 
This is without doubt the most magnificent Sprout that has ever been 
offered. It is of medium height. Very early, and the stem is closely 
packed with very large, solid sprouts. Pkt. 20c. 
BEET—“The Cooper Taber” 
The best of the round, deep crimson varieties; early, clean growing, 
with a small mousetail root, and of the most excellent flavor. Oz. 20c., 
34 lb. 60c. 
BEET—Columbia 
A round, smooth-skinned variety, with deep red flesh; very early, 
and of finest quality. One of the most satisfactory to grow. Pkt. 5c., 
oz. 15c., lh* 40c. 
CABBAGE—Selected Early Jersey Wakefield 
The standard early variety; conical in shape; medium-sized heads; 
very solid; few outside leaves. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. 75c. 
CABBAGE—Holland, or Danish Ballhead 
Medium size, with few' outer leaves, admitting of close planting; 
tender, crisp and solid; of remarkable w r eight for its size and of extra¬ 
ordinary long-keeping qualities. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
CARROTS—Earliest French Forcing 
Earliest of all varieties, and especially adapted for forcing; delicate, 
fine grained, and remarkably fine flavored. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 n>« 
75c. 
CARROTS—Half Long Carentan 
A half-long, stump-rooted variety of fine quality and perfect shape; 
skin smooth, flesh red and free from core or heart, and tender. Pkt. 
5c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c. 
CAULIFLOWER—Elliott’s Early Snowball 
An extremely early, dwarf variety, producing magnificent white 
heads of the finest quality. The standard variety for general use. 
Pkt. 25c., oz. 75c. 
CELERY—Golden Self-Blanching 
Of the White Plume type; a rich, golden-yellow color, crisp, tender 
and of fine flavor; keeps well. French grown. Pkt. 20c., oz. $1.25. 
CELERY—“Wrench’s Nottingham Red” 
This is a carefully selected stock which we can highly recommend for 
its delicious crispness and sweet, nutty flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c. 
CORN, SWEET—Golden Bantam 
The stalks are dwarf and sturdy in habit. The ears are 5 to 7 inches 
long, with golden-yellow grains of excellent quality and flavor. Pt. 
15e., qt. 30c., pk. $1.75. 
CORN, SWEET—Country Gentleman 
The sweetest and most tender of all Sweet Corn; ears short, cob 
small, and the kernels pearly white, and irregularly crowded together 
on the cob. Pt. 15c., qt. 30c., pk. $1.75. 
ENDIVE BATAVIAN-“Autumn Giant” 
In size and quality this Endive is far in advance of any st rain of Batavian 
yet offered. It is really a ijiant , forming magnificent heads which are 
of a most pleasing color. The large, full heart blanches quite easily 
by any of the methods usually employed. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c. 
LETTUCE-Elliott’s Hothouse 
This is the best variety for growing under glass; forms a large-sized 
head with a good, solid heart, which is not liable to rot; delicately crisp, 
tender and fine flavored; combines all the qualities to make it the best 
Lettuce that can be grow'n. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
LETTUCE-May King 
This grand Lettuce is of great value and rapidly becoming a great 
favorite. The inner leaves are of a rich golden-yellow color and have 
a particularly rich and delicate flavor. Undoubtedly one of the best 
head Lettuces. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c. 
Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam 
