VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CELERIAC 
*4 oz. to 100 ft., 4 oz. per aere. 
Sow seed at the same season and give same treatment as 
common Celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet 
apart and 6 inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It 
is not necessary to earth up or handle the plants. After the 
roots have attained a diameter of 2 inches, they are fit for use. 
Large Smooth Prague. An improved variety of turnip-rooted 
Celery producing large tubers of nearly globular shape and 
comparatively smooth surface. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e; V\ lb. 75c; 
lb. $2.50. 
CHICORY 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
Sow Chicory when weather becomes warm and settled. Sow 
in rows at least 24 inches in width. Thin to 3 inches between 
plants. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; % lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.60. 
Large Rooted or Coffee. Dried roots are roasted and used as 
a substitute for coffee. Mature in 4 to 5 months; are 12 to 14 
inches long; 2 to 2% inches thick at top; tapered. 
VVitloof or French Endive. One of the best and most attrac¬ 
tive of salad vegetables. Seed sown in Spring produces long, 
thick roots by November. To force for use, dig roots in Fall, 
trimming off leaves an inch above the crown. Trench in a 
warm, dark place, covering with 6 or 8 inches of soil and top 
layer of fresh manure. A handsome, compact cluster of 
blanched leaves which are tender and have a rich, mildly acrid 
flavor, are thus obtained. PUt. 5c; oz. 25c; Va lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 
For Prices, See Page 32 
use. Stalk often has two ears. Cob is small, giving great depth 
to kernels which are slender with tender hull and set irreg 
ularly without row formation. 
Field Corn 
8 to 10 lbs. per acre. 
Minnesota “13” Yellow Dent. An early maturing yellow dent 
corn that is a favorite in all the corn growing sections west of 
the Rockies. More of it is being grown than all other varieties 
combined. The stalks are of medium size, the ears 9 to 11 
inches long. 
Pride of the North. An early maturing, long-kerneled yellow 
sort that we recommend for any corn district west of the 
Rockies. The stalks are larger than those of Minnesota “13” 
and the kernels deeper. 
CUCUMBER 
CORN 
Sweet corn, 8 oz. to 100 ft., 10 to 14 lbs. per acre. 
Popcorn, 6 oz. to 100 ft., 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. 
Salad com, 4 oz. to 100 ft., 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 
Plant in rich, warm soil, in hills 2 to 3 feet apart, in rows 
3 feet apart for early kinds and 4 feet apart for late sorts. 
Make first sowing about the middle of May and continue fort¬ 
nightly up to about the middle of July. 
EARLY SORTS 
Golden Bantam. This golden colored Corn is the leading va¬ 
riety for early home garden planting, ears though small are 
numerous and of finest quality. Very sweet and tender. 
Golden Early Market or Sunshine. A very fine early variety. 
Much the same flavor and tenderness as Golden Bantam and 
exceedingly popular with market gardeners; 10 to 12 beautiful 
tender rows to each ear. Splendid for early gardens. 
Early Evergreen. A distinct new sugar Corn of the ever¬ 
green type. The stalk grows 8 to 9 feet high. It withstands 
drought unusually well and holds its edible quality better than 
most varieties. One of the best canning varieties and very 
popular with market gardeners. Ears have 14 to 18 rows of 
deep ivory white kernels that are sweet and tender. 
INTERMEDIATE AND LATE SORTS 
Golden Bantam Improved. A selection from the original strain 
of Golden Bantam. Larger ears, more rows of kernels, greater 
production. Golden yellow, deep, wide, tender kernels with 
a fine, sweet flavor. Particularly desirable for canners and 
market gardeners. Remains in table condition a long time. 
Golden Cross Bantam. Very uniform in habit of growth, size, 
and maturity. The ears measure 8 inches long and they are 
closely set with 14 rows of light yellow grains filled with 
delicious sweet pulp. Bears two ears per plant. 
Golden Giant. This is the giant among the yellow varieties 
with ears measuring 8 inches long. Matures its handsome ears 
about a week after Golden Bantam. Each cob is tightly set 
with 12 or 14 rows of sugary, creamy yellow kernels covered 
by a thin tender skin. 
Country Gentleman. A delicious sweet corn of excellent quality. 
Widely used by canners and very desirable for private family 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 3 to 4 lbs. per aere. 
Sow outdoor varieties early in Spring, in hotbeds, and 
transplant to open ground when weather is suitable. For later 
crop, sow seed when weather becomes settled, in hills 4 to 6 
inches apart. They require a warm, rich soil, and should be 
watered liberally. For prices, see page 32. 
Longfellow. A very desirable variety for the home garden 
and for shipping. Fruits weigh 2*4 pounds, are from 12 to 15 
inches long, dark green, uniform, straight and attractive. 
Davis Perfect. A favorite with market gardeners and ship¬ 
pers. Long, slim and dark green, holding its color well to 
maturity. Fruits weigh about 2 pounds; are 10 inches long 
and 2% inches in diameter. 
Improved Long Green. This is a great improvement over the 
old strain of Long Gi’een. The fruits are unusually handsome, 
being of good form and of a deep green color which is re¬ 
tained a considerable time after picking. 9 to 10 inches in 
length. 
Improved White Spine. One of the best of the early White 
Spine strains. Excellent for home gardens, and used widely 
for shipping. Vigorous and productive. Fruits weigh 1% to 2 
pounds, very dark green, uniform, nearly cylindrical. 
Straight-8. An outstanding new variety producing symmetrical, 
cylindrical fruits about 8 inches long and 1% inches in diam¬ 
eter. Fruits are well rounded at the ends and when ripe are 
deep green and free from objectionable striping or tipping. 
Ideal for home or market garden. 
Boston Pickling. An early pickling or slicing variety. Fruits 
weigh about 1% pounds, 6 inches long and 2% inches in diam 
eter. 
Lemon. The vines produce prolifically, dainty little cucumbers 
resembling lemons in both form and color and having a de¬ 
licious and distinctive flavor. A popular variety for the home 
garden. Fine for preserves or sweet pickles and considered 
superb as a salad. 
Gherkin. Of superior quality for pickles. This is the West 
India gherkin, and not a true cucumber. Very prolific; fruits 
for pickles are produced in about 60 days. Fruits pale green: 
prickly over entire surface. 1% to 2 inches long; oval; uni¬ 
form: seeds numerous and small. 
PRICES QUOTED ON VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS ARE POSTPAID, EXCEPT AS NOTED 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
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