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rr. w. WOOD & sons 
SENDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHmONO, VIRGINIA 
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1 oz. plants 50 hills 
2 lbs. plant an acre 
CUCUMBER 
"Wood’s Earligreen Cucumber 
CUETITRE—Plant when the weather becomes settled warm, about 
the end of April or during: May, not over an Inch deep, in hills four 
feet apart each way. The hills should be previously prepared by 
mixing' well-rotted manure with the soil. Put ten seeds in each 
hill, thin out to four plants, and grive frequent but shallow cultiva¬ 
tion. Por pickling-, plant in June or July. 
No. 189. Wood’s Earligreen [60 Days]— The name Earli- 
» green is descriptive of its 
earliness and its fine, rich dark emerald green color that it holds 
long after picking. Nine inches or more in length, 2 V 2 inches in 
diameter, perfectly straight, well filled at both ends, tapering 
slightly. The quality is extra good. Pkt. lOc; oz. 15c; ^ lb. 40o; 
lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 95c per lb.; lO-lb. lots 
85c per lb., postpaid. 
200. A & C or Colorado (60 Days)— Beautiful, straight, 10- 
inch intense dark green cucumber 
that holds its color splendidly; a big producer. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; 
]4 Ih. 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90o per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
193. Straight 8 (60 Days). Gold Medal Winner— This means an 
* “ outstanding cucumber for quality, color, shape 
and productiveness; 8 to 9 inches long, 1% inches across, well 
rounded at the ends and deep green color. Ideal for home use and 
market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ih. 30o; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 194. Early Fortune cucumber holds its 
dark green color better; it does not 
yellow till almost dead ripe. It is decidedly early, makes fruits 
about 9 inches long, and is crisp and tender; a fine yielder. 
Pkt. 5o; oz. lOc; ^ lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
No 192 Days].— "Very early and prolific; a 
ivo. 117^. oiaygreen yigider of uniformly handsome 
fruits 7 to 8 inches long that are a beautiful dark green color 
from end to end. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ]4 2Sc; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 6So 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
No 1 9* *5 riavi«t (65 Days)— A handsome, extra long, 
I'^O. 1»0. l.ravis rerrect intensely dark green cucumber with 
almost transparent flesh and deliciously cool, refreshing flavor. 
It holds its fine color till almost dead ripe. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ]4 Ih. 
25o; lb. 80c; 2-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
60c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 196. Improved Long Green ou?Le®str^n 
produces uniformly slender dark-green fruits about 12 inches 
long. The young fruits are just right for pickles, the larger ones 
for slicing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Yi lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
Nrt 197 nrppn Pi-rtlifir EARLY SHORT GREEN or BOS- 
1^0. !»/. v»reen r-roimc pickling [55 Days].—An 
early and prolific cucumber grown principally for pickling. 
Fruits 4 to 5 inches long when in table condition; dark green and 
of fine quality. Will continue bearing if kept gathered. Pkt. 5o; 
oz. lOc; ]4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60o 
per lb.; lO-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 198. Early Green Cluster early; 
bears clusters of two and 
three. If kept gathered, the vines will continue to set fruit 
Bright green, short and thick—just the right size and shape for 
pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Yi liJ- 2Sc; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; lO-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
202 Wnnd<»r (60 Days)— For the home garden. 
postpaid. 
191. EARLY WHITE SPINE 
199. WOODRUFF’S HYBRID 
190. CLARK’S SPECIAL 
Each: Pkt. 5o; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 
lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 650 per lb.; 5-lb. 
lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per 
lb., postpaid. 
201 niiAvL-in or BURR. (60 Days)— For pickling. Pkt. 5c; 
AWi. vxnerKin ^ $i.oo; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 80o per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
An ounce produces Dl A ^l^nt February 
about 1,000 plants I Ly\IN I 
April. 
CULTURE.—Plant in hotbed in February or March and keep well 
protected so that the growth be rapid and not checked. When 2 
inches high, transplant to pots, boxes or in the beds 3 to 4 inches 
apart, and when frost is past, set out 3 feet apart in a deep, ricli 
loamy soiL Seeds germinate slowly. 
No. 206. Black Beauty 
large, thick, lustrous, pur¬ 
plish-black fruits of the 
finest quality. The color Is 
uniform over the entire 
fruit. The fruits set free¬ 
ly; it holds its color ex¬ 
ceptionally well; free from 
thorns. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; 
14 lb. $1.15; lb. $ 4 . 00 ; 2-lb. 
lots $3.70 per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
$3.40 per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
$3.10 per lb., postpaid. 
No. 207. Florida High 
Busht^^S Days]— An un¬ 
usually heavy hearer, 
the fruits being produced 
high off the ground pre¬ 
vents rot, a decided advan¬ 
tage in wet seasons. The 
dark purple glossy fruits 
are slightly longer than 
thick; bears profusely and 
continuously; disease re¬ 
sistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 
1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $3.25; 2-lb. 
lots $3.00 per lb.; 5-lb. lo-ts 
$2.80 per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
$2165 per lb., postpaid. 
[120 Days]—Nearly two weeks earl¬ 
ier than any other variety, producing 
EGG PLANTS —See page 29. Black Beauty Egg Plant 
ENDIVE 
Plant March, April 
May, August and 
September. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian 
Green Curled 
Beginning in March, plant each month till September in i8-inch 
drills and thin out to one foot apart. When nearly gro'wn, tie up 
the outer leaves to blanch the heart, but do it when the plants are 
dry. In dry seasons give plenty of water. 
No. 210. GREEN CURLED [90 Days].— The hardy, rich green en¬ 
dive; blanches readily to creamy white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 11>- 
30c; lb. 90c; 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.'; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
65c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 211. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN or ESCAROLLE [95 Days] 
-—A crisp and tender endive for salads or for boiling like greens. 
Pk-t. 5c; oz. lOc; 14 lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
70c per lb.; lO-lb. lots 65c per lb., postpaid. 
|nr\C I’lant May and June. Plant in hills after frost 
is past and cultivate like squash. 
No. 216. DIPPER.— For making dippers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c. 
No. 214. NEST-EGG.— A good nest-egg; lasts for years. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c. 
No. 217. MIXED GOURDS. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
