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SWEET CORN CUCUMBERS 
Postpaid only within the 4th zone. See parcel post rates 
on inside front cover. 
Corn is sensitive to frost and is liable to rot in cold or wet 
ground. Plant in April or May, or when the ground has be¬ 
come warm. It will mature in 80 to 100 days and can be 
planted until July, in hills 2 by 3 feet apart. Cover 8 or 10 
seeds about 1 inch deep; thin out to 3 plants to a hill. Plant 
in a rich moist soil; hoe and cultivate frequently. For succes¬ 
sion plant early sorts every two weeks until July 15. One 
pound will plant 100 hills. 
BANCROSS 39 IMPROVED — An excellent, early golden 
corn slightly lighter in color than Golden Bantam. The 
plants are 6 feet high, and the ears have 12 rows of kernels, 
the hulls of which are quite tender. Pkt., 10c; y 2 15., 30c; 
lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
BLACK MEXICAN—Medium early; the kernels are black 
when ripe and white when green; ears 8 inches long, well 
filled and exceptionally sweet. Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 
40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, or SHOE PEG^-We recommend 
this (main crop) variety for your kitchen garden. The great 
merit of the Country Gentleman Com is its delicious sweet¬ 
ness, retaining its delicate tenderness even when a little 
old. Milky kernels, that are pearly white and plump. Pkt., 
10c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 6 lbs., $1.75. 
EARLY MAMMOTH, or ALAMEDA SUGARr— A vigorous, 
large, early variety of handsome appearance and sweet 
flavor, especially fine for the market grower. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
GOLDEN BANTAM—A very early variety. The ears are 
but medium size, but are thickly set with delicious yellow 
kernels. The quality of this variety is superb, and it has 
become a general favorite early sweet corn with all who 
have tried it. Extra selected strain. Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; 
lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM — The most popular hybrid 
sweet corn, and one having a wide range of adaptability. 
The golden ears are 12 rowed, taper to the tips, and are of 
excellent quality. Although a little later than Golden 
Bantam, it is a distinct improvement. Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 30c; 
lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE—A very early sweet corn bearing 
medium sized ears with 10 and 12 rows of golden yellow 
kernels. The quality and flavor are most desirable. A 
popular corn for market gardeners or for the home garden. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
OREGON EVERGREEN—A popular garden variety on the 
Pacific Coast, and used for a winter corn in warmer cli¬ 
mates. The ears are 9 to 10 inches long, with 14 to 16 rows 
of clear white, deep kernels, of medium width. The tightly 
fitting husk affords some protection against the corn ear 
worm. Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
Field Varieties 
Field Corn should be planted in hills 4 feet apart each way; 
use 10 pounds to the acre. 
LEAMING — An early tall-growing variety. Kernels are 
long and deep golden yellow, stocks are leafy and make 
excellent fodder. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
POP CORN, WHITE RICE—Very prolific; ears short; ker¬ 
nels long, resembling rice in shape; color, white. Pkt., 10c; 
y 2 lb., 20c; lb., S5c; 6 lbs., $1.60. 
COLLARDS 
Sow the seed thickly in rows, in rich ground, transplanting 
when about 4 inches in height; or sow where the plants are to 
remain, and when well started thin to 2 or 3 feet apart. 
TRUE GEORGIA—The well known popular variety. Grows 
from 4 to 5 feet high, and forms a very large, loose head. 
Leaves are tinged with purple. Pkt., 10c; oz.,15c; 14 lb.,35c. 
Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil and should be 
planted in May when the ground has warmed up. Plant the 
seed in slightly raised hills, 4 feet apart each way, place 6 or 
8 seeds in each hill in a circle and cover with one inch of fine 
soil. After the plants are well started thin out to 4. Cucum¬ 
bers thrive on well rotted compost and a shovelful of old 
manure should be placed 6 inches deep under each hill and 
firmly tramped down. Have the soil moist before planting so 
that no watering is required until the seeds have sprouted, 
otherwise they may rot. After they begin to set fruit, water 
freely by sprinkling vines for about 10 minutes every other 
day or so. They mature in 120 days. One ounce will plant 
100 hills. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE—A rich dark green variety, 
turning partially white when ripened. The fruit is about 7 
inches long when in marketable condition and very straight 
and even in shape. Is early, and good for forcing and out- 
of-door culture. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 15.> 50c; 15., $1.50. 
EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC or BOSTON PICK¬ 
LING—A very prolific variety, used principally for pickles. 
Fruit medium sized, bright green, very even and symmet¬ 
rical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 15., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
GHERKIN—A very small prickly variety, very tender and 
sweet when pickled young. Used for pickles only. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; 141b., 60c. 
IMPROVED TELEGRAPH — An English cucumber, for 
frames or forcing under glass; rich dark green. The finest 
type of Telegraph Cucumber, quick in growth and very 
prolific. Pkt., of 15 seeds, 25c. 
LEMON—A very easily grown variety for the home garden. 
It is lemon shaped. It is ready to eat when it begins to turn 
yellowish brown. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 15., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
LONG GREEN, IMPROVED—The best known and most 
popular variety for general use. The mature fruit is almost 
12 inches long. The skin is of a deep green, and the flesh is 
solid, crisp and of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
STRAIGHT-8 — An excellent slicing variety which was 
awarded the Gold Medal in the All America Trials of 1935. 
The vigorous plants produce dark green, symmetrical fruits 
8 to 9 inches long, and 1 y 2 inches thick. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 
14 lb., 85c; lb., $2.75. 
CORN SALAD 
Sow from August to November in drills l / 2 inch deep and 
thin out to 6 inches apart. Tread it lightly to secure germina¬ 
tion. One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
LARGE-LEAVED FETTICUS, or “LAMB’S LETTUCE”— 
Hardy little plants, grown for late fall, winter and spring 
use; they form rosettes of tender, edible leaves which are 
used as a substitute for Lettuce. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 15., 
60c; lb., $1.75. 
DANDELION 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill. It will mature in 6 
months and should be sown in May and June in drills 18 
inches apart and y 2 inch deep. The leaves are best for salads 
when blanched, by partly shading the rows with boards. 
IMPROVED LARGE-LEAVED—The largest leaved and 
best cutting variety. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz -» 25c; oz., 75c. 
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