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Delicacy Cucumbers 
CUCUMBER 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 
2 pounds, an acre 
Sow outdoor varieties early in spring, in hotbeds, 
and transplant to open ground when weather is 
suitable. For later crop, sow seed when weather be¬ 
comes settled, in hills 4 to 6 inches apart. They 
require a warm, rich soil, and should be watered 
liberally. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fine for forcing or outdoors. 
Fruits are long and slim, very tender, and 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. 
Vigorous and productive. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
Long Green. Dark green; long and crisp. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for 
cutting or pickles. Pkt. 1 5 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
West India Gherkin. Very small. Used 
for pickles. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
English Forcing Cucumbers 
English or Frame varieties must be started about 
the end of February. Sow in pots or pans, protect¬ 
ing from strong light until seedlings appear. When 
strong enough to handle, transplant to permanent 
position in hotbed or greenhouse. The soil must 
be well prepared, and good results will be obtained 
if mild liquid manures are given. 
Delicacy (Sutton’s). Fruits dark green. 
Splendid for exhibition. Pkt. $1. 
Telegraph. A Cucumber of fine shape. Very 
prolific. Quick in growth. Pkt. 50 cts. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants 
Sow in mild heat, about the middle of March, and 
transplant on June 1, setting the plants 2M feet 
apart 
Black Beauty. Large, round, deep purple 
fruits. Very early. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Early Long Purple. Hardy and productive. 
Cut before full grown. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 
75 cts. 
New York Spineless. Early and productive. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Drill seeds in rows about 15 inches apart in May, 
and thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Short-leaved White Vienna. Mild and 
delicate flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Early Purple Vienna. Good all-round sort. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
LEEK 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow in April and transplant in July into trenches 
of well-manured soil, about 20 inches between the 
plants. In warm weather, apply frequent liberal 
dressings of liquid manure. 
HUNT’S EXHIBITION. This is undoubt¬ 
edly the largest of all Leeks, and it is 
unexcelled for exhibition purposes. Flavor 
mild. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.50. 
Large American Flag. Hardy and pro¬ 
ductive. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Musselburgh (Scotch). Large and of 
extra-fine quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Prizetaker. Very large and long pure white 
stems. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
Hunt’s Exhibition Leek 
LETTUCE 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
Sow the seed in hotbeds during February until 
the middle of March, afterward pricking off into 
flats or coldframes, leaving about 6 to 8 inches be¬ 
tween the plants. As soon as weather becomes 
suitable, transfer to open ground and set out in rows 
1 foot apart, leaving 9 inches between the plants 
in the rows. 
HUNT’S FAVORITE. One of the best for 
spring sowing, and, being of a hardy con¬ 
stitution, also does well in the fall. The 
leaves are curled and the heart is crisp and 
tender. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
All Seasons. Large, handsome, extremely 
solid heads. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Big Boston. Very large heads of excellent 
flavor. Fine for forcing in coldframes or 
open ground. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 30 cts.; 
MIb. $1. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces large 
masses of curly, crisp leaves, the inner ones 
forming a semi-compact head; tender; of 
good flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Large, crisp, 
tender, early bunching variety. Pkt. 15cts.; 
oz. 50 cts. 
LETTUCE, continued 
Iceberg. Splendid crisp sort. Few Lettuces 
resist the heat as well as Iceberg. Pkt. 
15 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Matchless. A cross between a heading sort 
and a Cos type. Loose-heading variety of 
fine flavor. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid, very 
tender heads. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
MIb. $1.50. 
Mignonette. Small, russet-colored heads 
that are exceedingly tender, sweet, and 
compact. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
New York Giant. Bleaches naturally. 
Large; crisp, tender. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
35 cts. 
White Summer (Deacon). Summer va¬ 
riety with heads of good size. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
HUNT’S DWARF GEM. An excellent 
variety for forcing and for the early garden. 
Self-folding; exquisite flavor; tender, crisp, 
and does not readily run to seed. Pkt. 
25 cts.; oz. $1. 
Paris White Cos. Upright in growth; color 
pale green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Self-folding Cos. The largest Cos Lettuce. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
American Direct Pure-Culture. Produces 
Mushrooms in four to five weeks. Uniform 
in shape, of good size, and of a creamy 
white color. Brick 50 cts.; 10 bricks $4.50; 
50 bricks $21. 
Spawn in Bottles. $1.25 each; $6 for 6 
bottles. Cultural directions free on request. 
MUSKMELON 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds, an acre in hills 
Seed should be planted in rich, sandy soil about 
the first week in May. Place ten seeds in hills about 
5 feet apart each way; afterward thin out, leaving 
three or four of the best plants to the hill. 
Emerald Gem. Dark green skin; flesh 
orange, very sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Hackensack. Large, round, early variety; 
flesh green and sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts. 
Honeydew. White skin; flesh green, thick, 
of sweet flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Rocky Ford. Oval; flesh thick, green, very 
sweet. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Hunt’s Dwarf Gem Cos Lettuce 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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VEGETABLE SEEDS 
