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Mark Means Company , 1940 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston , Idaho 
CUCUMBERS 
CULTURE—Cucumbers need a warm, rich soil and should 
not be planted in the open ground until danger of frost is 
over. Plant in hills 4 feet apart each way, thinning to 3 
or 4 of the strongest plants. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 
2 pounds to the acre. 
LONG GREEN (70 Days)—The fruits are long, firm and 
crisp, excellent for slicing, or when small they are good 
for pickling. The vines are very sturdy and very produc¬ 
tive. The fruits are uniform in size and shape, slender, 
often a foot long, and very dark green. The best variety 
for sweet pickles. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 
i / 2 lb. 55c; 1 lb. $1.00. 
LEMON (65 Days)—As its name indicates, the shape and 
color resemble a lemon. It is used for pickling and in 
salads and is entirely distinct trom the plant known as 
Garden Lemon. Reaches edible size in less than 60 days. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 45c; y 2 lb. 70c; lb. $1.25. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN (60 Days)—A very small, oval, 
prickly sort, distinct trom all others. It is grown for 
pickles only and must be used when young. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; i / 2 lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 
THE "DAVIS PERFECT" (65 Days)—The "Davis Perfect" 
is of perfect form, large size and of finest color; is crisp, 
delicious, and almost seedless. This fine variety comes 
from the originator of the Davis Wax Bean, is one of the 
most valuable varieties for home or market. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; y 2 lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE (60 Days)—One of the most popu¬ 
lar early cucumbers. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V 4 lb. 35c; 
1/2 lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 
BOSTON PICKLING (55 Days)—A very productive variety; 
extensively grown for pickles. The fruits are bright green, 
of medium size, smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is 
crisp and tender. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; 
1/2 lb. 55c; lb. $1.00. 
ABOVE PRICES ARE POSTPAID 
SWEET CORN 
CULTURE—Do not plant until all danger of frost is past. 
Plant in hills 18 inches apart, rows 3 feet apart. All 
suckers should be removed. Have green corn throughout 
the season by planting a variety. Plant in the following 
order: Early Minnesota, Golden Bantam, Stowell's Ever¬ 
green. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE (74 Days)—Earlier than Golden Ban¬ 
tam, stalks about 5 ft. T he quality is good and ears aver¬ 
age 5 to 6 inches. A desirable yellow variety for a first 
early. Price: i/j. lb. 10c; 1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10. 
GOLDEN EVERGREEN (100 Days)—A cross between Golden 
Bantam and Stowell's Evergreen. Stalks 6 V 2 to 7 ft. bear¬ 
ing ears 7 to 8 inches long, a good canning variety. Price: 
1/4 lb. 10c; 1/2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10. 
GOLDEN BANTAM (80 Days)—The earliest and the sweet¬ 
est yellow-grained sugar corn. Although the ears are not 
large, this is more than made up by its deliciously sweet 
flavor and tenderness. The ears are about 6 inches long 
and at least two ears borne on each stalk. Can be planted 
earlier than other sugar corn. Price: y$ lb. 10c; y 2 lb. 15c; 
lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.10. 
EARLY MINNESOTA (75 Days)—This old and deservingly 
popular variety is one of the best early sorts for the mar¬ 
ket and private garden. Price: Vi lb. 10c; V? lb. 15c; lb. 
25c; 5 lbs. $1.10. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (93 Days)—The sugary sweet¬ 
ness and delicious flavor make this old-time favorite one 
of the most desirable varieties. The slender white irregular 
kernels are very long, the cob small, making much more 
to the ear than any other variety. Price: V4 lb. 10c; 
1/2 lb. 15c; lb., 20c; 5 lbs. $1.10. 
STOWELL'S EVERGREEN (95 Days)—Remarkable for re¬ 
maining a long time in a fresh condition suitable for the 
table. Hardy and productive and the best for late variety 
for general use. Price: V4 lb. 10c; V 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.10. 
GOLDEN GIANT (88 Days)—A cross of Golden Bantam 
and Howling Mob. This is the largest of the yeflow vari¬ 
eties, the ears measuring up to 8 inches long. The cob is 
small and contains from 12 to 18 rows of long, thick 
grains. Corn sweet and of very fine flavor and is becoming 
very popular. Price: % lb. 10c; y 2 lb. 15c; lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 
$ 1 . 10 . 
SWEET CORN PRICES NOT POSTPAID 
TREAT YOUR CORN WITH SEMESAN JR. 
SWEET CORN IS SWEETER 
WHEN HOME CANNED 
