IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF ALL KINDS OF SEEDS 
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CUCUMBERS—Continued 
Early Cluster —Fruits small and prickly, borne in clusters. 
Early and productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 15c; lb., $1.25. 
Early Frame, or Short Green—An excellent sort., both for 
table and pickling. Fruit straight, handsome, smaller at each 
end, bright green, flesh tender and crisp, and makes fine 
pickles. Our stock is very superior. Plct., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 
15c; lb., $1.25. 
Everbearing. —Claimed to even excel the Early Russian in its 
everbearing character, producing fruit in immense quantitii s, 
whether fruit is allowed to ripen on the vine or not. Fine for 
table or for pickles. Cucumbers short and thick. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 2 oz., 25c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
Snow’s Pickling—An early maturing, very small, dark green 
Cucumber; symmetrical, square ended and very popular with 
growers wanting an ideal pickle. Ready for use in 50 days. 
Postpaid; Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb-. 25c; Vi lb., 60c; lb., $1.30. 
Improved Long Green—See Specialties, page 6. 
Gherkin—Burr, or West India Round Prickly Cucumber. 
Used for pickles only. Seeds require soaking before planting, 
as they sprout slowly. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
CUCUMBERS-SLICING VARIETIES 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE 
Vaugrhn’s Improved—Medium size, very tender and early. 
Color a glossy green throughout their entire length, the shape 
very straight and symmetrical. As a home garden Cucumber 
and for the southern trucker this is the ideal variety. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 20c; X A lb., 30c; lb., $1.30. 
Early White Spine Improved—Special strain of the popular 
White Spine Cucumber, most desirable for its extreme earlim ss. 
Fruits are smooth, regular form, well colored, and of excellent 
flavor. Very popular in all sections of the country. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 2 oz., 20c; lb., $1.30. 
STAYS GREEN 
Earliest of the White Spine type; fruit 7 to 8 inches long, 
cylindrical in shape. Color a beautiful dark green from stem 
to blossom end. Vigorous grower, enormous yielder. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; V4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50; 10 lbs., $14.00, postpaid. 
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE or EVERGREEN 
Selected Stock —The standard and most popular of the long 
White Spine varieties. One of the best for the greenhouse, the 
hotbed or for outdoor use. Early, vigorous and prolific; more 
blight-proof than the ordinary long sorts. Fruits dark, shiny 
green. In shape, straight and smooth. Flesh crisp, tender and 
of superb flavor; for general market and home use without a 
superior. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; lb., $1.30. 
Davis’ Perfect —The famous new Cucumber which produces 
Cucumbers out of doors that are equal to hothouse products, 
and so brings extra prices. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; V4 lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.75. 
CLARK’S SPECIAL CUCUMBER 
This is a very popular variety in the South with growers who 
want a sort running 9 to 10 inches long as a -slioer. The vines 
make a vigorous growth and set heavy crops of these fine dark 
green, uniformly shaped fruits. Clark’s Special is about ten 
days later than Earliest of All, and may be considered a main 
crop sort. Market growers and associations will find our stock 
of the best obtainable. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 5 /4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
EBBERT’S FAMOUS 
The best Long Green Cucumber—of true White Spine type. 
Vines of vigorous growth, and produce enormous crops, fruits 
always straight and well formed, from 12 to 18 inches in length 
and extra solid. Color, very dark green (does not turn yellow). 
Flesh white, firm and crisp, and of delicious flavor. One of 
the very best market varieties. We strongly advise giving it a 
trial. Seed of our own growing. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 10c; lb., $1.50. 
Japanese Climbing —A useful variety for growing on a trellis 
or wire. Long, of dark green color, white flesh, crisp and of 
good flavor.. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 2 oz., 20c; lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
New Early Fortune —Earliest and best dark green Cucumber 
of the White Spine type. Color dark green, a model in shape, 
and wonderfully productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; *4 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
Rocky Ford Klondike —See Specialties, page 6. 
Serpent or Snake —A peculiar long Cucumber, usually much 
twisted. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25c. 
The Lemon Cucumber —For pickling, either when green or ripe, 
they are unexcelled. Should be used for the table just as the 
fruits are turning yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
EGG PLANT 
Culture —Germinates slowly and should be started under glass 
with moderately high temperature, about March 1. When about 
an inch high transplant carefully to the garden or field, but not 
until all danger of frost is over, into warm, rich soil 2 to 3 feet 
apart each way. When about a foot high, draw the earth up to 
the stems. 
New York Improved Spineless Large Purple —The leading va¬ 
riety known by market men everywhere; the plants are of low, 
stocky, branching habit and absolutely free from spines. A very 
early and continuous producer of handsome purple fruits of 
largest size and finest quality; the plants usually bear 8 to 10 
immense fruits. The stock we offer is fine New Jersey grown. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 60c; 2 oz., $1.00; V 4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
Black Beauty —A distinct new Egg Plant of most remarkable 
merit. The fruit is quite as large as Improved New York Purple, 
and from ten days to two weeks earlier than that variety. Very 
attractive in appearance, excellent flavor. Plct., 5c; oz., 75c; 2 
oz., $1.25; V 4 ll>., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 
CRESS 
Culture —There are two species of Cress, as noted below. The 
first named should be sown in drills about 16 inches apart in 
rich ground, early in the spring. Several sowings should be 
made at intervals to secure a succession. Water Cress should be 
sowed along the banks of running water where there is good 
soil, and after the seed is up it needs no further cultivation, 
since the plants spread over the water and make a mass of fine 
edible leaves. 
Fine Curled (Pepper Grass) —Leaves finely cut or curled like 
parsley. The leaves are pungent, and are used to mix with let¬ 
tuce. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
True Water —Forms a plant, the leaves of which are used for 
salad or for garnishing. Thrives only where the roots and stems 
are submerged in water. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; *4 lb., $1.00. 
GOURDS 
We are always mindful of the fact that unless our seeds give 
you satisfaction we will lose you as a customer. We want to 
retain you and will lo so if honorable methods and careful at¬ 
tention wall accomplish it. 
Japanese Nest Egg —These exactly resemble the egg of hens, 
making a capital nest egg, superior to glass, as they do not 
break. The plant is a rapid growing climber. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
*4 lb., 35c. 
Sugar Trough —Very useful for baskets, dishes, buckets, etc. 
Have hard, thick shells, lasting for years, and capable of holding 
from two to ten gallons each. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 35c. 
Dipper— Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The capacity 
varies from a pint to a quart, with handles 6 to 12 inches long. 
They are convenient for dipping hot liquids, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; Vi lb., 35c. 
Dishcloth or Lufln —A natural dishcloth and a most admirable 
one is furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is 
sponge-like, porous, elastic and durable. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^4 
lb., 35c. 
Mixed Gourds— All kinds, including Nest Egg, Dishcloth, Dip¬ 
per, Japanese, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; X A lb., 35c. 
HERBS 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS. 
Anise —Used for garnishing, seasoning and cordials. Pkt., 5c. 
Balm—Used for making Balm wine and tea. Pkt., 5c. 
Basil, Sweet —The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews, 
and highly seasoned dishes. Pkt., 5c. 
Bene —The leaves immersed in a tumbler of water make a drink 
very beneficial in cases of dysentery. Pkt., 5c. 
Bohenkraut —(See Summer Savory.) 
Borage—Flowers excellent for bees. Leaves used In salads. 
The flower spikes can be used in cooling drinks. Pkt., 5c. 
Caraway— Seeds are used for flavoring bread, pastry, meats, 
etc. Pkt., 5c. 
Catnip or Catmint —Grown for bee pasture. The leaves and 
young shoots are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c. 
Coriander —The seeds are used for flavoring. Pkt., 5c. 
ENDIVE 
An excellent autumn and win¬ 
ter salad. Sow seed late in the 
spring, or even as late as July, 
in shallow drills, 15 inches 
apart. To blanch, gntlier up the 
strong, thin out to nbout a foot 
apart. To blanch gather up the 
outer leaves over center of the 
plant, and tie them together at 
their tips. 
Broad Leaved Batavian—Forms 
large heads of broad thick 
leaves which can be blanched 
Endivo 
as a salad or make excellent cooked greens, as well as being 
useful to flavor soup, stews, etc. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c, 
postpaid. 
Green Curled —Leaves finely cut or laciniated, giving the plant 
a rich, mossy appearance which is greatly enhanced when the 
centers are nicely blanched. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c, post¬ 
paid. 
White Curled —A light yellowish-green variety. Does not 
need blanching. Finely cut and curled leaves almost white. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40, postpaid. 
