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Culture. Sow any time from March to end of June, 
in drills or hills. The smaller varieties may be planted 
in drills 3 feet apart and 1 foot apart in the rows, or in 
hills 3 feet apart eacli way, covering the seed about 
2 inches. The taller varieties, 4 feet by 15 inches, or in 
hills 4 feet apart each way. Corn thrives best in a 
rich, warm soil; use some well rotted manure, and cul¬ 
tivate well so as to keep the ground loose, and draw 
it up slightly around the roots. 
BLACK MEXICAN. The kernels are white when 
young or at the age when suitable for cooking, but 
when ripe, and dry turn to a bluish black color. Thrives 
well in this climate; is very productive and the sweet¬ 
est corn grown. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, postpaid; by express 
or freight, lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.50. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. A favorite for home use. 
It is a very small cob, closely covered with deep, nar¬ 
row kernels, which are extremely tender and sweet. 
Ears average 8 to 9 inches in length and from 3 to 4 on 
a stalk. Pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, postpaid; by express or freight, 
lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00. 
CROSBY’S EARLY. A favorite early sort, coming in 
a little later than Early Minnesota. Ears about 7 
inches in length. The variety most used for canning. 
Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 15c, 
10 lbs. $1.25. 
EARLY MINNESOTA. The standard early variety, 
productive and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, post¬ 
paid; by express or freight, lb. 15c, 10 lbs. $1.25. 
EXTRA EARLY ADAMS. Not a true sweet corn, but 
on account of its hardiness and earliness it is largely 
planted for table use. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, postpaid; by 
express or freight, lb. 15c, 10 lbs. $1.25. 
GOLDEN RANTAM. An extra early dwarf variety. 
Ears of medium size, thickly set with rich yellow ker¬ 
nels of a most delicious flavor. This variety has be¬ 
come a general favorite on account of its earliness, 
hardiness and extra fine quality. Pkt. 5c, lb. 35c, post¬ 
paid; by express or freight, lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00. 
OREGON EVERGREEN. This is without doubt the 
best sweet corn ever grown, and is a great favorite 
among market growers in this section. It is very pro¬ 
ductive, bearing long, well-filled ears, and is of a par¬ 
ticularly fine flavor. Many varieties of sweet corn do 
not thrive as well in California as in the East, and it 
lias sometimes been said that good sweet corn is not 
to be had here. This variety, however, seems particu¬ 
larly adapted to our local conditions, and produces 
ears of the very finest quality. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, post¬ 
paid; by express or freight, lb. 20c, 10 lbs. $1.50. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. The standard late vari¬ 
ety for home and market use. Grows tall and remains 
green longer than any other sort. The ears are large 
and grains exceedingly deep and sweet. Pkt. 5c, lb. 
30c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 20c, .10 lbs. $1.50. 
AVI!ITE EVERGREEN. A little earlier than Stow- 
ell’s Evergreen. The extreme whiteness of the grains 
makes it very attractive for the table and the most 
desirable kind for canning. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, postpaid; 
by express or freight, lb. 20c, 10 lbs. $1.50. 
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS 
Rerro o Masteuero—Kresse—Cresson 
Culture. Sow thickly, broadcast in small beds or in 
drills 1 foot apart, at frequent intervals for a succes¬ 
sion. It will be ready to cut in about three weeks. 
Succeeds best during winter and spring, but may be 
grown in summer if sown in a cool, shady place. 
EXTRA CURLED. Leaves curled, crisp and pun¬ 
gent. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
WATER CRESS 
Rerro—RriiBiiienkres.se—Cresson de fontniue 
Culture. Sow the seed by the side of running water 
or in a damp place. 
WATER. CRESS. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Vi lb. $1.00, lb. 
$3.50. 
CUCUMBER 
Pepluo—Gurke—Conconilire 
Culture. As soon as the weather becomes warm and 
settled commence sowing for the early crop; later 
plantings may be made up until August. Select good, 
rich, mellow soil, and sow in hills 4 feet apart each 
way, 8 to 10 seeds in a hill, covering 1 inch deep witli 
well pulverized soil. After danger from insects is 
over, thin out to the four strongest plants. One ounce 
will plant 50 hills, or 2 pounds to one acre. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. A favorite for early 
crop, coming two weeks earlier than the White Spine. 
Very uniform in shape and productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
15c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
BOSTON PICKLING. A favorite for pickiing, also 
good for slicing. Dark green, straight and well formed. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30c, lb. $1.00. 
CUMBERLAND. A distinct sort, desirable either for 
slicing or pickling. When full grown the fruit aver¬ 
ages 10 to 12 inches in length and 2% inches in diam¬ 
eter, with full rounded ends. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 
35c, lb. $1.25. 
Davis Perfect Cucumber 
DAVIS PERFECT. This splendid variety, introduced 
a few years ago, has now become very popular. The 
fruits are very symmetrical, 8 to 10 inches in length, 
dark glossy green, tender and of exceptionally fine 
flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Vi lb. 60c, lb. $1.75. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. A standard sort, 12 to 
16 inches long, dark green, firm and crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
15c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. A vigorous grower, 
early and productive. Fruit straight, light green witli 
a few white spines; one of the best for table use. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
KLONDYKE. One of the best for market. The 
fruits grow very uniform, usually measuring about 7 
inches long and 2 inches in diameter; of a rich green 
color, excellent for slicing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Vi lb. 35c, 
lb. $1.25. 
Lemon Cucumber 
NICIIOL’S MEDIUM GREEN. The standard sort for 
pickling; also one of the best for table use. Fruit 
well shaped, dark green, crisp and of the finest flavor. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 30, lb. $1.00. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. One hill will cover a trellis 
10 feet square. The fruits are dark green, excellent 
for table use or for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 
ROLLISON’S TELEGRAPH. The popular English 
variety for forcing. Fruits often 2 feet or more in 
length, firm and crisp. Pkt. 25c. 
LEMON CUCUMBER. Quite distinct from other cu¬ 
cumbers, and in shape much resembling a lemon. It 
is ready to eat when it begins to turn yellow, and has 
a fine flavor. It is a good shipper, and also one of the 
best for the home garden. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 75c, 
lb. $2.50. 
DANDELION 
A inargon—Iviiliblume—PIssenllt 
Culture. May be grown any time, in drills 12 inches 
apart, covering the seed very lightly. Much esteemed 
as a salad. 
IMPROVED LARGE LEAVED. Pkt. 10c, OZ. 50c. 
