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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 3 to 4 feet apart. They 
require a warm, rich soil, and should be watered 
liberally. 
Boston Pickling. Suitable for pickling as 
well as for slicing. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fine for forcing or outdoors. 
Fruits are long and slim, very tender, and 
of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. 
Vigorous and productive. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts. 
Long Green. Dark green; long and crisp. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for 
cutting or pickles. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 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 notbed 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. 
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. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Early Purple Vienna. Good all-round sort. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
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. SI. 
All Seasons. Large, handsome, extremely 
solid heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Big Boston. Very large heads of excellent 
flavor. Fine for forcing in coldframes or 
open ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 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. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Cheshunt Early Giant Forcing. An excel¬ 
lent cabbage variety for early forcing in 
greenhouses. Hearts well during short day¬ 
light days. A splendid type for use in 
February and March. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. $1. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Large, crisp, 
tender, early bunching variety. Pkt. 10cts.; 
oz. 35 cts. 
Iceberg. Splendid crisp sort. Few Lettuces 
resist the heat as well as Iceberg. Pkt. 
10 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. $1.50. 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid, very 
tender heads. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Mignonette. Small, russet-colored heads 
that are exceedingly tender, sweet, and 
compact. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
New York Giant. Bleaches naturally. 
Large; crisp, tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
40 cts. 
Summer Triumph. One of the best sorts 
for successive sowing throughout the spring 
and summer. Produces loose, crisp heads 
of deliciously flavored Lettuce quite 
distinct from any other sort. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
Webb’s Wonderful. Extra large; tender, 
crisp, of exquisite flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 
White Big Boston. Bright green color outer 
leaves enclosing solid light green head. 
Tasty, sweet, and crisp. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 40 cts. 
White Summer (Deacon). Summer va¬ 
riety with heads of good size. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts. 
Hunt’s Exhibition Leek 
Hunt’s Dwarf Gem Cos Lettuce 
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. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Self-folding Cos. The largest Cos Lettuce. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. $1. 
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. 
Acquisition. We strongly recommend this 
Leek as one of the finest for exhibition use. 
Early, long, heavy cropper and quite 
distinct. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1. 
Musselburgh (Scotch). Large and of 
extra-fine quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Prizetaker. Very large and long pure white 
stems. Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
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. 
Banana. Banana-shaped fruits with sweet 
salmon flesh. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Emerald Gem. Dark green skin; flesh 
orange, very sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Hackensack. Large, round, early variety; 
flesh green and sweet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts. 
Hale’s Best. Oval-shaped, orange-fleshed 
Melon. Delicious, sweet, and firm. Pkt. 
10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
Hearts of Gold. Delicate luscious salmon 
flesh. Medium size. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 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. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW JRK 
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