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Mark Means Company , 1937 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
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 (70 Days)-—The fruits are long, firm and 
crisp, excellent for slicing, or when small fhey are good 
for pickling. The vines are very sturdy and very produc¬ 
tive. The fruits are uniform in size and shape, slender, 
often a foot long, and very dark green. The best variety 
for sweet pickles. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; '/t lb. 45c; 
i / 2 >b. 70c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
LEMON (65 Days)—As its name indicates, the shape and 
color resemble a lemon. It is used for pickling and in 
salads and is entirely distinct from the plant known as 
Garden Lemon. Reaches edible size in less than 60 days. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN (60 Days)—A very small, oval, 
prickly sort, distinct from all others. It is grown for 
pickles only and must be used when young. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15e; 1/4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
THE "DAVIS PERFECT" (65 Days)—The "Davis Perfect" 
is of perfect form, large size and of finest color; is crisp, 
delicious, and almost seedless. This fine variety comes 
from the originator of the Davis Wax Bean, is one of the 
most valuable varieties for home or market. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE (60 Days)—One of the most popu¬ 
lar early cucumbers. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 45e; 
1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
BOSTON PICKLING (55 Days)—A very productive variety; 
extensively grown for pickles. The fruits are bright green, 
of medium size, smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is 
crisp and tender. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lb. 45c; 
1/2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
M. M. SPECIAL (63 Days)—An outstanding variety for 
the shipper and market gardener. Holds its color and firm¬ 
ness a long time. Very dark green color, slightly tapered 
at each end. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; 1/2 lb. 70c; 
lb. $1.25. 
Put Up Your Own Cucumber Pickles 
SWEET CORN 
CULTURE—Do not plant until all danger of frost is past. 
Plant in hills 18 inches apart, rows 3 feet apart. All 
suckers should be removed. Have green corn throughout 
the season by planting a variety. Plant in the following 
order: Early Portland Market, Golden Bantam, Stowell's 
Evergreen. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE (74 Days)—Earlier than Golden Ban¬ 
tam, stalks about 5 ft. The quality is good and ears aver¬ 
age 5 to 6 inches. A desirable yellow variety for a first 
early. Price: 14 lb. 10c; l/i lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
GOLDEN EVERGREEN (100 Days)—A cross between Golden 
Bantam and Stowell's Evergreen. Stalks 6V 2 to 7 ft. bear¬ 
ing ears 7 to 8 inches long, a good canning variety. Price: 
1/4 lb. 10c; 1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
GOLDEN BANTAM (80 Days)—The earliest and the sweet¬ 
est yellow-grained sugar corn. Although the ears are not 
large, this is more than made up by its deliciously sweet 
flavor and fenderness. The ears are about 6 inches long 
and at least two ears borne on each stalk. Can be planted 
earlier than other sugar corn. Price: 1/4 lb. 10c; 1/2 lb- 15c; 
lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
EARLY MINNESOTA (75 Days)—This old and deservingly 
popular variety is one of the best early sorts for the mar¬ 
ket and private garden. Price: ’/* lb. 10c; 1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 
25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (93 Days)—The sugary sweet¬ 
ness and delicious flavor make this old-time favorite one 
of the most desirable varieties. The slender white irregular 
kernels are very long, the cob small, making much more 
to the ear than any other variety. Price: V 4 lb. 10c; 
1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
STOWELL'S EVERGREEN (95 Days)—Remarkable for re¬ 
maining a long time in a fresh condition suitable for the 
table. Hardy and productive and the best for late variety 
for general use. Price: V4 lb. 10c; V 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.00. 
GOLDEN GIANT (88 Days)—A cross of Golden Bantam 
and Howling Mob. This is the largest of the yellow vari¬ 
eties, the ears measuring up to 8 inches long. The cob is 
small and contains from 12 to 18 rows of long, thick 
grains. Corn sweet and of very fine flavor and is becoming 
very popular. Price: V4 lb. 10c; V 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
SPANISH GOLD (72 Days)—The best extra early, yellow 
sweet corn, 8 to 10 days earlier than Golden Bantam. 
Stalks slender, frequently bearing two and three ears. 
Ears 6 to 7 inches long, well filled to the tips. Kernels 
bright golden yellow, unusually sweet, tender and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. Price: V 4 lb. 10c; 1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.00. 
TREAT YOUR CORN WITH SEMESAN JR. 
SWEET CORN IS SWEETER 
WHEN HOME CANNED 
ALL PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID 
