CUCUMBERS 
ABOUT CUCUMBERS 
They like rich soil but they do fairly well most any¬ 
where. Plant liberally because the buns sometimes take 
some of the seedlings. Don’t crowd cucumbers, give them 
plenty of room. Make the hills at least 4x6 feet and 
more room if you have it. Plant when the ground is 
warm and figure about 3 dozen hills to a packet of seed 
or 100 hills to the ounce. For late pickles, plant in June. 
Cucumber bugs are easily stopped with BL'G l)t'SI 
which is non-poisonous. See page 42. 
PICKLING VARIETIES 
CLARK'S SPECIAL 
355 A 
tion. 
long. 
new and wonderful variety which has gained national recogni- 
White spine, very dark green and uniform. S to 10 inches 
Smooth and of fine quality. It holds up well and remains edible 
for a long time. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; V4 lb. 30c, postpaid. 
EARLY FORTUNE 
353 To my notion, 
one of the finest 
of the medium 
early sorts. Dis¬ 
ease resistant, a 
very vigorous 
grower and will 
produce an enor- 
m o u s crop of 
dark green cucumbers. Holds its color well and has a small seed cav¬ 
ity. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; *4 lb. 30c, postpaid. 
COLORADO 
354 A beautiful new variety which has national reputation. It is long, 
white spine, rich dark green in color. Slender, medium early, very 
productive, flesh snowy-white, tender and crisp. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c; *4 lb. 45c, postpaid. 
DARK GREEN SLICER 
Mrs. Field has a dandy recipe for making pickles. 
It’s free if you ask for it on your order. 
NATIONAL PICKLES 
352 Makes the finest of crisp uniform pickles, any 
size you will want them from small wee ones to dill 
size. They set on freely and continue to bear as 
long as you keep them picked. The shape is ideal; 
they pack without waste. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 
>4 lb. 30c, postpaid. 
HEINZ'S PICKLE 
364 As the name indicates, it is a rich, deep, dark green in color, and 
slices remarkably well. Straight, rather blunt ended. Is early, bears 
well and doesn t have “nubbins.” Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 14 lb. 30c, 
postpaid. 
SNAKE CUCUMBER 
365 An unusual new sort that looks like a Muskmelon but really is a 
Cucumber. It is a strong and vigorous grower. The fruits often are 
three feet long, and they grow in all sorts of twisted up shapes. A 
novelty but makes good eating too. if you like dill pickles or sliced 
pickles. Try a few of them. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 45c, post¬ 
paid. 
356 Developed especially for those who put up their 
own small pickles. Cylindrical in shape, very robust 
in growth and more rust resistant than other varie¬ 
ties. Keep picked off, and it will give you worlds 
of small pickles. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, 
postpaid. 
CHICAGO PICKLE 
351 The old standby. Med. color. Very early' and 
prolific. Pkt. 5e; oz. 12c; !4 lb. 30c, postpaid. 
WHITE WONDER 
363 Very popular as a novelty on 
account of its color. Pure white 
in all stages of growth. Pro¬ 
duces heavy, has a fine flavor, 
and is well worth trying. Price: 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 14 ib. 30c, post¬ 
paid. 
CLIMBING CUCUMBER 
366 A distinct climbing variety, 
used to cover trellises and 
fences. The cucumbers them¬ 
selves are dark green, very uni- 
for/n, very attractive. Plant 
some on the chicken yard fence. 
Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 
45c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED LONG 
GREEN 
361 A medium-late variety which 
has a small seed cavity and is 
ideal for slicing. One of the 
most popular and widely used 
varieties. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 
12c; 14 lb. 30c, postpaid. 
LEMON CUCUMBERS 
359 Fruit 314 inches long and 
nearly round. Lemon yellow 
color, with white spine. Fine 
quality. Makes good pickles, 
good for slicing and for stuffing. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, 
postpaid. 
L-E-T-T-U-C-E 
IS GOOD FOR YOU 
AND EASY TO GROW 
1 pkt. makes 
50 ft. of row 
LOOSE LEAF LETTUCE 
PRIZEHEAD 
511 This is a quick grower which makes a world of 
good eating leaves, reddish brown in color. Stays 
tender a long time and lasts well into hot weather. 
One of our best sellers. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 
14 lb. 33c, postpaid. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON 
509 A nationally known variety of the loose leaf or 
bunching type. Ofter grows larger than a gallon 
crock. Light green or creamy leaves, closely folded. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 14 lb. 33c, postpaid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON 
513 Forms a tight cluster of leaves in the center. Very 
crisp and sweet. Exceptionally good in sandwiches 
and may be used in many other ways. Loose Leaf or 
bunching variety. Color, light green, leaves erumpled. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
HEAD LETTUCE 
NEW YORK OR WONDERFUL 
507 Practically all of the head lettuce you buy in stores is of 
this variety. It forms a good sized, compact head, is of ex¬ 
ceptionally fine quality and stands handling wonderfully 
well. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
505 ICEBERG. A standard variety for forcing or for garden 
culture. Has large, compact heads, curly leaves and good to eat 
at any stage. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
GRAND RAPIDS 
510 Came from Michigan where it made a great name 
for itself. Crisp, curled, light green leaves, especially 
tender and sweet when grown under glass. Early and 
disease resistant. If you want something extra nice, 
sow Grand Rapids in the hotbed, real early. Price: 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
BRUSSELS 
SPROUTS 
225 Belongs to the cab- 
" bage family. Dozens 
of miniature cabbage 
heads grow alongside 
the stems. Heavy 
yielder. More popular 
each year. Price: Pkt. 
5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c, 
postpaid. 
515 CREAMY HEART. A cabbage head sort with bright 
green leaves. The hearts are a rich golden yellow, very crisp 
and buttery. Fine producer, sure header, for home use or 
for market. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 45c, postpaid. 
504 HANSON. A sweet, rich flavored variety that doesn’t get 
bitter. Will stand extremes of weather, has crisp, frilly and 
curled leaves. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; 14 lb. 33c, postpaid. 
512 CABBAGE HEAD. Here is one that looks good, tastes even 
better. Leaves are crumpled and form a light heart. They are 
smooth and thick. Butterhead type. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
503 EARLY OHIO CABBAGE HEAD. Has made a name for 
itself in the eastern markets. It’s curled and crisp; heading 
type, medium size, round and firm, exceptionally fine quality, 
crumpled leaves. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 33c, postpaid. 
508 WHITE HEART COS. This variety is very popular in 
Europe and may be grown here. Forms a long, oval shaped 
head 8 to 9 inches tall. When partly matured, the outer leaves 
may he tied up with a string and the inner leaves will be 
blanched perfectly white. A real treat. Try some. Price: 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c, postpaid. 
NOTE: When comparing prices please remember my packets hold 3 times the usual amount! 
EGGPLANT 
Black Beauty 
Egg-plant should be better known. 
People who have eaten it always want 
more. I suggest that yo’u try some this 
year. Tend them just as you would pep¬ 
pers. This picture is Black Beauty 
which I think is the best of all. 
656 BLACK BEAUTY. Grows 5 io 6 
“eggs” to ihe plant, which will average 
almost as big as a quart cup. The color 
is a rich, purplish-black, the flavor is 
unusually line a.ntl they can be used m 
many ways. Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c, 
postpaid. 
KOHLRABI 
216 WHITE VIENNA. A member of 
the cabbage family, with an edible 
turnip-like bulb which grows above 
the ground. Some say it is a cross 
between turnips and cabbage. I say 
it is as good or better than either 
one. Grow as you would cabbage. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % 11). 40c. 
postpaid. 
Kohlrabi—Better Than Cabbage 
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