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THE EBBERT SEED COMPANY, ROCKY FORD, COLORADO 
SUPERIOR CUCUMBER SEED 
The Rocky Ford District is as well known for the production 
of high grade Cucumber seed as it is for the production of n 
superior grade of Cantaloupe seed. With irrigation, abundant 
sunshine and idea! weather for harvesting the seed crops, we 
produce seed of a superior quality, and of the highest germina¬ 
tion. The leading seedsmen of the country now depend on this 
district for their supply. We supply seedsmen from California 
to Rhode Island. 
We list herewith a few varieties of special merit. (For gen¬ 
eral list, see pages 17 and 18.) 
\SSO< IATIONS and GROWERS USING LARGER 
QLANTITIES, WRITE FOR PRICES. 
DAVIS’ PERFECT CUCUMBER 
Davis’ Perfect 
SEED SUPPLY VERY SHORT. 
This valuable Cucumber is becoming a general favorite in the 
large growing districts. 
This ideal Cucumber is equally good for growing under glass 
or outdoor culture. When grown out of doors it resembles the 
hothouse product so closely that dealers will pay the same high 
prices for it as for the hothouse grown. 
The color is a dark glossy green; shape slender and sym¬ 
metrical, average length 10 to 12 inches. Contains but few seeds 
and is ideal for slicing. The vines are extremely vigorous and 
productive and resist blight better than other long sorts. A great 
favorite in Florida and other sections of the South for shipping 
to northern markets. For market gardeners it is the most 
profitable ■ variety known today. We offer extra select seed of 
our own growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 60c; V> lb., $1.00; 
Ih., $1.75. 
EBBERT KLONDIKE 
(A Rocky Ford Production) 
This splendid shipping Cucumber is our improved strain of 
the White Spine type. Early and prolific, continuing to bear 
throughout the season. Uniform in size, average length 7 to 8 
inches; color very dark green, with pale green stripes extending 
from the blossom end. The fruit firm and hard; keeps in prime 
condition and retains its dark green color for a long time after 
pick in g. 
( me of the best shipping varieties and a leader in many sec¬ 
tions of the country. Seed is of our own growing and of the 
finest possible selection. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % H>., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN 
Best and most popular variety for general use. Is vigorous ami 
productive and forms fruit fit for use almost as early as the 
shorter varieties. Grows from 12 to 16 inches or more in length, 
skin deep green, flesh solid, crisp and of fine quality. Ex¬ 
cellent for pickles: 
also the mature 
fruits are sometimes 
used for making 
sweet pickles. Our 
strain of this valu¬ 
able sort is unsur¬ 
passed, being care¬ 
fully selected from 
the best fruits. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 
25c; Vt lb., 40c; lb.. 
Improved Long Green $1.50. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
\ ou will find under this heading new varieties worthy of trial, 
ami others of such value as to warrant our ,giving them special 
mention. There are varieties which, while not new in the strict¬ 
est sense of the word, are of recent introduction and demand 
special notice as being superior to ordinary types, and these we 
hope our customers will try along with some of the novelties. 
They are money makers for those who grow for the market, be¬ 
sides being the most valuable for the home gardens. 
EBBERT SEED COMPANY’S 
NEW EARLIBELL TOMATO 
The Earlihell is earlier than any 
other sort without exception. In a 
comparative test with Earliana, 
seeds sown at same time and plants 
set out at same time, the Earlibell 
gave ripe fruit five days sooner. 
Earlibell is surprisingly productive. 
The vines are vigorous and very 
hardy, with medium heavy foliage, 
setting fruits close to the main 
stem and hearing continuously until 
frost. 
Its color is a beautiful deep glossy 
scarlet, which makes the fruit very 
attractive when exposed for sale. 
Its flavor is all that can be desired, 
making it a splendid sort for slicing or for eating. The fruits 
ripen uniformly all over, the stem end coloring up perfectly. 
It cannot fail to give entire satisfaction and more profit than 
any other. Pkt., 10c; */•> oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Vt lb., $1.00. 
FROST PROOF BEAN 
So called because of its ability to withstand killing frosts in 
the early spring. It may be planted soon as the ground is free 
enough of frost to be tilled and is not affected by frosts which 
may occur later; they are principally used for green beans, the 
pods are entirely stringless and must he cooked while quite 
young. They are very prolific and continue to bear throughout 
the spring and summer and are especially adapted to northern 
planting. Pkt., 10c; lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, postpaid. 
WINTER WATERMELON-KING and QUEEN 
Sometimes called "Winter Queen or Black Seeded Ice Cream. 
This melon is rapidly coming into favor because of its many 
good qualities. It is of citron-like appearance, very light in 
color with a slightly darker stripe, size about 10 inches in diam¬ 
eter. averages about 20 lbs.; seed small, shiny black, flesh pink, 
solid and stringless. The flavor, sweet and surprisingly deli¬ 
cious; is entirely distinct from a watermelon. Bike the Cassaba. 
it should not be eaten right off the vine but should be allowed 
time to become mellow; can be kept in perfect condition until 
holiday time. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
KLONDIKE WATERMELON 
A melon of good size and shape with dark green skin. Fruits 
show a suggestion of ribbing but are smooth. The flesh is 
highly colored and of fine quality and flavor. The seeds are 
small, smooth and black. This melon has become very popular 
on the Pacific Coast on account of the attractive, bright red 
interior color, combined with high quality, and the thin but 
tough rind which stands shipping well. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
2 oz., 25c; Vi lb.. 40c; 11>., $1.25. 
MARGLOBE TOMATO 
This new main crop tomato is a pure scarlet, globe-shaped 
variety of extra large size and of great merit. The plants are 
vigorous and very productive. The flavor a medium between the 
acid and non acid sorts. The shape and size of the fruits make 
a very desirable salad or slicing tomato, and the color and qual¬ 
ity make a very good canner. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
CABBAGE, “GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN” 
It has met with exceptional popu¬ 
larity on account of its earliness, sure 
headedness and fine keeping quality. 
Is good flavored and keeps in fine 
condition a long time. It is very 
dwarf and compact, allowing of close 
planting. Heads fine, ball-shaped, 
and with few outside leaves. Size 
ideal for marketing. Once known, it 
will hold its own with the market 
gardeners and home growers alike. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; *4 lb., 80c; */> lb., 
$1.5p; lb., $2.50. 
SWEET SALAD PEPPER (Pimento) 
Quality very sweet and delicious and entirely free front pun¬ 
gency. Color when ripe a beautiful scarlet red. Very produc¬ 
tive. yielding heavy crops until cut off by frosts, largely grown 
by fanners for pimentos, pickles and pulp. Pkt.. 10c: ox.. 40c; 
'/, lit.. $1.10: II).. $5.75. 
Earlibell 
