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HallaweWs 
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. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM —The most popular hy' 
brid 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 im' 
provement. Pkt., 10c; y 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., 
$2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
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 ker' 
nels, the hulls of which are quite tender. Pkt., 10c; / 2 lb., 
30c; lb., 50c; 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; / 2 lb., 25c; lb., 
40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, or SHOE PEG— We reconv 
mend this (main crop) variety for your kitchen garden. 
The great merit of the Country Gentleman Corn is its 
delicious sweetness, retaining its delicate tenderness even 
when a little old. Milky kernels, that are pearly white and 
plump. Pkt., 10c; /i lb., 25c; lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
EARLY MAMMOTH, or ALAMEDA SUGAR—A vigor' 
ous, large, early variety of handsome appearance and 
sweet flavor, especially fine for the market grower. Pkt., 
10c; Zi 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; V 2 lb., 25c; 
lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
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; 1/2 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; / 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 talbgrowing variety. Kernels are long 
and deep golden yellow, stocks are leafy and make excel' 
lent 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; 
1/2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50. 
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; J4 lb., 50c; lb., $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 
symmetrical. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
GHERKIN—A very small prickly variety, very tender and 
sweet when pickled young. Used for pickles only. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; |4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
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., 25c; |4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25. 
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; 
'4 lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
STRAIGHT-8 — An excellent slicing variety which was 
awarded the Gold Medal in the All America Trials of 
193 5. The vigorous plants produce dark green, symmet' 
rical fruits 8 to 9 inches long, and 1J4 inches thick. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 30c; >4 lb., 85c; lb., $2.75. 
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 / 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; |4 oz., 25c; oz., 85c; V 4 lb., 
$2.50. 
ENDIVE 
Sow the seed / 2 inch deep in any ordinary soil from June 
to October in drills \y 2 feet apart, covering lightly. When 
the plants are about 2 inches high, thin to about 8 inches in 
the row. When the plants have attained full size, gather up 
the leaves, tying together at the tips. This excludes the air 
from the inner leaves, which in the course of three or four 
weeks will become blanched. One ounce will sow 100 feet of 
row. 
GREEN CURLED—The hardiest variety grown, the mid'rib 
is wide and whitish, beautifully curled, tender and crisp; 
much used for garnishing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; >4 lb., 45c; 
lb., $1.25. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle)—Leaves broad 
and thick and nearly plain; chiefly used in stews and soups. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; |4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.25. 
