Dont forget a few Herbs 
SWEET CORN 
Plant 6-8 grains in hills three feet apart each way, from the time 
the ground is permanently warm. Thin out when 4 inches high to 
3-4 plants to a hill. One pound will plant about 150 hills. 
Golden Cross Bantam —This is a new and the best Bantam Corn 
developed. It is disease resistant and grows larger ears which 
carry 10 to 14 rows of kernels. Will mature about 4 days later 
than Golden Bantam, but it is equal to it in quality. 
20c pkt., 50c 34 lb., 85c 1 lb. 
Early Yellow Sensation —One of the earliest yellow varieties. The 
ears are 6 to 8 inches long and the quality is far better than most 
early sorts. 25c 34 lb., 45c 1 lb., 80c 2 lbs., $2.75 8 lbs. 
Golden Bantam Improved —America’s favorite Sweet Corn on 
account of its luscious flavor. The plants grow 5 to 6 feet tall and 
bear one or two ears each. Rich golden yellow kernels, tender and 
sweet. 15c pkt., 25c 34 lb., 45c 1 lb., 80c 2 lbs., $2.75 8 lbs. 
Country Gentleman— It is a very sweet white variety used in 
large quantities. The plant is very prolific, producing ears 8-9 
inches long. Late, maturing in about 95 days. 
25c 34 lb., 45c 1 lb., 80c 2 lbs., $2.75 8 lbs. 
Tendergold —A new type having 10-14 rows of golden kernels of 
highest quality. Very resistant to “Stewarts Disease,” 2 ears to 
the stalk. 20c pkt., 50c 34 lb., 80c 1 lb. 
Bantam Evergreen —A blend of Golden Bantam and Stowell’s 
Evergreen, which has the good qualities of both these famous 
varieties. It is very productive. Stalks are 6-7 feet high supporting 
ears of many rows of golden, yellow kernels. 
25c 34 lb., 45c 1 lb., 80c 2 lbs., $2.75 8 lbs. 
Black Mexican- —Although the seed is nearly black, the “green” 
corn is pure white. The eating quality is very fine. Matures in 
about 85 days. Good for home gardening. 
25c }4 lb., 45c 1 lb., 80c 2 lbs. 
CUCUMBER 
Cucumbers grow best in a rich, warm sandy loam. Sow seeds early 
in May in hills four or five feet each way. Sow thickly half an inch 
deep, thin out later. One ounce will plant 100 hills. 
Woodruff’s Hybrid— Considered as the finest all around Cucumber 
in existence. It has a long, attractive shape, with a very rich green 
color, and has a fine lot of showy white spines. The length is about 
9 inches. 10c pkt., 25c 1 oz. 
Davis Perfect —A long white spine variety averaging 10-11 inches, 
slightly tapering at both ends. Not quite as thick as most other 
varieties. Holds its green color very well and is of excellent eating 
quality. 10c pkt., 20c 1 oz. 
Long Fellow —Unusually long. It grows to a length of 12-15 inches. 
The color is rich dark green, fine quality. 15c pkt., 50c 1 oz. 
National Pickling —This variety is the best for pickling as it will 
produce more fruits of a uniform shape and size than any other 
type. It is a black spine type, rather blocky in form and appeals 
to all who are fond of pickles. Early maturing. 10c pkt., 25c 1 oz. 
EGGPLANTS 
Sow seeds in hotbed or greenhouse. Plant out middle of May in a 
rich, warm, sandy soil. 
Black Beauty —The earliest and best Eggplant. Handsome, large, 
and of great merit. Has no spines and is without doubt the most 
popular variety. 15c pkt., 35c 34 oz., 65c 1 oz. 
New York Improved Spineless— A spineless, large, purple fruited 
sort. Productive and excellent quality. 15c pkt., 35c 34 oz., 65c 1 oz. 
ENDIVE 
For early use sow about April 15th, or for main crop in June or 
July. Sow seed in rows 14-20 inches apart and when well established 
thin out to one plant per foot. When nearly full-grown blanch by 
tying the leaves together. One ounce of seed for 150 feet of row. 
Broadleaved Full Hearted —The improved Batavian type with 
full heart, the leaves broad and well blanched, fine quality. 
10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c 34 lb. 
Green Curled —Finely cut, dark green, curly leaves which give the 
plant a feathery appearance. It blanches to a beautiful creamy 
white. One of the best Salads. 10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c J4 lb. 
White Curled —Similar to Green Curled, but slightly earlier and 
of a light green color. It blanches well and has a fine flavor. 
10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c 34 lb. 
FENNEL—FINOCCHIO 
Florence —Plants resemble Celery, and only the lower swollen stems 
are used. Sow in May in rows, thin out later. One packet will sow 
a row of 25 feet. 10c pkt., 30c oz. 
KALE 
Sow seed in April or May in rows two feet apart, thin out later. 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Special Dwarf Green Scotch —This stock produces the finest 
plants imaginable. The leaves are curly and very dark green. The 
quality is improved rather than injured by frost. 
10c pkt., 20c 1 oz., 60c 34 lb. 
KOHLRABI 
A plant which forms a bulb above the ground. Culture is like 
Cabbage, and it should be used when young and tender. 
Early White Vienna —The earliest and best for market or family 
use. Has large bulbs and small green leaves. 
10c pkts., 25c 34 oz -> 45c 1 oz. 
Early Purple Vienna —The bulbs and leaves have a purplish color, 
but otherwise it is the same as the White Vienna. 
10c pkt., 25c 34 oz., 45c 1 oz, 
LEEK 
Sow in early Spring in drills 12-15 inches apart, covering 34 inch 
deep. Later transplant 2-3 inches apart in the row. Should be blanched 
by earthing them up like celery before using. One ounce of seed 
will sow 200 feet of drill. 
Large American Flag —Leek is a member of the onion family but 
considered by many to have superior flavor. This variety is the 
finest for the Home Garden. Strong growing. 
10c pkt., 35c 1 oz., 90c 34 lb. 
LETTUCE 
Seeds may be sown early in the Spring. One ounce will sow 400 
feet of drill. 
LOOSE LEAVED VARIETY 
Grand Rapids —This is probably the best loose leaved variety 
grown. The plants make a compact bunch of light green leaves 
frilled at the edges. To be grown indoors or outside. 
10c pkts., 25c 1 oz., 75c 34 lb. 
Simpson Blackseeded —Another very fine loose headed variety, 
with light green leaves, very crisp and of excellent quality. Adapt¬ 
able for early spring planting. 10c pkts., 20c 1 oz., 75c 3£ lb. 
BEST HEAD VARIETIES 
Big Boston—Still the most widely grown of all heading sorts. It 
produces fine, large heads, often measuring 10-12 inches across, 
of bright green color. The texture of the foliage is brittle and crisp. 
10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c 34 lb. 
White Boston—Similar to Big Boston but free from the reddish 
tinge caused either by frost or heat. It is also lighter green in color. 
Withstands hot weather well and heads early. Very tasty, sweet 
and crisp. 10c pkt., 30c 1 oz., 85c 34 lb. 
New York No. 12 —Is an improvement over the old strain of New 
York Lettuce. Its heads are large and solid, of the flat type, and 
mature in 65 days from sowing. The sure-heading quality makes it 
unsurpassed for Spring and Summer. 10c pkt., 30c 1 oz., 85c 34 lb. 
New Early May King —An early quick growing sort, does equally 
well under sash or open ground. The outer leaves are light green 
edged with red. The heads are of medium size, while the heart is 
creamy yellow in color. Very tender and crisp. 
10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c 34 lb. 
Iceberg —The heads are very solid, of medium size, with few green 
outer leaves. The heart is very crisp and delicious, blanching 
naturally to almost white. 10c pkt., 25c 1 oz., 75c J4 lb. 
COS OR ROMA1NE LETTUCE 
The quality is quite different from other sorts of Lettuce and is 
much esteemed for its crispness and mild flavor. This type is dis¬ 
tinguished by its long, narrow spoon-shaped leaves and is largely 
used for salads. Sow all during spring and early summer. It does well 
during cool, moist weather. 
Paris White Cos—Of extra fine quality and the most popular sort 
of romaine lettuce. 10c pkt., 25c oz., 75c 34 lb. 
Trianon Cos —Similar to white Paris but with smaller heads. Com¬ 
pact, well blanched. 10c pkts., 25c 1 oz., 75c 3i lb. 
WATERMELONS 
Kleckley Sweet —One of the most popular large early melons. Oval 
shaped, dark green skin and thin rind. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c 34 lb. 
Coles Early—Very early home garden variety, nearly round and of 
medium size. Excellent quality. 10c pkt., 20c oz., 60c 34 lb- 
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