24 Grow** Cukes Und er Hotka^s for Earlier Cro^s See ^age 44 
CUCUMBERS 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills', two pounds to the acre 
Culture —Plant 10 seeds to a hill about May 15th, 4 feet 
apart each way. Thin to four plants. For pickles, plant 
during the last two weeks in Jane. For extra early fruits, 
plant in April under Hotkaps. (See page 44). 
Perry's Nonpareil (For forcing). A superior, 
f * new, dark green selection, 
with 9 to 11 in. fruits, heavily warted ribs and showing 
spines only on the tip end. 
Pkt. 25c., ^ oz. 90c, oz. $1.50, lb. $5.00. 
COLLARDS 
TRUE GEORGIA. A vigorous variety, growing 2 to 3 ft. 
tall, carrying a loose head of large, succulent leaves, 
which are used for “greens.” A light frost will improve 
their flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c. 
CORN SALAD (Fetticus) 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
CRESS 
EXTRA CURLED, or PEPPERGRASS. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
WATERCRESS. 
Pkt. 15c., 3^ oz. 35c., oz. 60c., 34 lb. $1.75. 
Perry's Special Hothouse forcing)- 
_ L _!___ The leading va¬ 
riety in this locality having the uniform, dark green 
color, length and shape that market growers seek. 
Longer and darker than the famous Rawson’s Hothouse. 
Remarkably free from bottle necks. 
Pkt. 25c., 34 oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 34 lb. $2.00. 
Rawson's Hothouse (For forcing) second 
_ only to Ferry s Special 
Hothouse stock. A heavy cropper and truly popular 
after years on the market. 
Pkt. 20c., 34 oz. 35c., oz. 60c., 34 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 
Telegraph 
(For forcing). An English frame vari¬ 
ety, often 20 inches long. Pkt. 50c. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. Leads as an attractive 
dark green, extra long, superior quality, white spine 
variety. Exceptionally good for outdoor planting, being 
very productive. Fruits 9 inches long. 
Pkt. 10c., 34 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
BOSTON PICKLING. Superior to all others for pickling, 
productive, and extensively grown for home or market. 
Black spines. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
DAVIS PERFECT. An extra fine, shapely variety 10 
inches long, with solid flesh and small seed cavity. A 
very popular, dark green type of white spine. 
Pkt. 10c., 34 oz. 15c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN, or JERSEY PICKLING. 
Extra long, slender, dark green fruits of fine quality. 
Black spines. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. Where space is at a premium, 
grow this medium sized, delicious variety on a fence or a 
trellis of some kind. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
LONGFELLOW. 12 in. attractive, slender, dark green 
fruits; good for both greenhouse and outdoors. 
Pkt. 10c., 34 oz* 20c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
STRAIGHT “8”. Uniform, 8 in. dark green fruits round¬ 
ed at ends; vigorous and productive. White spined. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN. Grown exclusively for pickles, 
the fruits being too small for slicing. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 75c. 
The following: Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
EARLY FORTUNE. Early, productive; 8 in. 
EARLY GREEN CLUSTERS. Short with black spines. 
EARLY RUSSIAN. Earliest of all black spines; 5 in. 
CHICORY 
CATALOGNA (Italian Dandelion). Used for early greens, 
the leaves being very tender. Prized by Italian trade 
and becoming popular with market gardeners. 
Pkt. lOc., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
LARGE ROOTED, or COFFEE. Makes a good Spring 
salad. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 85c. 
WITLOOF, or FRENCH ENDIVE. A popular Fall and 
Winter salad plant. Pkt. lOc., oz. 35c., 34 lb. $1.00. 
CHIVES for Flavoring 
Seed. Pkt. 20c., 34 oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
Plants or Roots. Clumps 25c., doz. $2.50 not prepaid. 
DANDELION 
FRENCH THICK-LEAVED. Sow 1 oz. to each 100 ft. 
of drill. Pkt. 15c., 34 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 34 lb. $2.75. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce about 1000 plants 
See page 29 for Plants 
BLACK BEAUTY. The earliest of all. Spineless, broad, 
thick fruit. Pkt. 10c., 34 oz. 35c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE. An elongated sort, early and pro¬ 
ductive. Pkt. 10c., 34 oz. 35c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED. Recommended for large size, 
deep purple color and quality. Very productive. Spineless. 
Pkt. 10c., 34 oz. 35c., oz. 50c., 34 lb. $1.50. 
ENDIVE 
BROADLEAVED BATAVIAN, or ESCAROLLE. The 
most popular variety. Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c. 
GREEN CURLED. The hardiest type. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c. 
FENNEL (Finocchio) 
FLORENCE, or NAPLES. Flattened roots, of delicate 
anise flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 34 lb. 60c. 
MEDICINAL and POT HERBS 
Culture —For early use sow seed in hotbed in March, or 
open ground in May, in rows 1 foot apart. Cover very 
lightly and thin out when large enough to 6 or 8 inches in 
row. They should be cut on a dry day, before they come 
into full blossom. Tie in bunches and dry quickly. 
Except as noted—Pkt. 10c. 
Anise. A 14 to 16 in. annual prized for its aromatic seeds. 
Basil, Sweet. Large-leaved. Prized for flavoring soups and 
stews, especially by Italians. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Used for flavoring. Sicilian 
Italians prize this as a salad plant. Annual. 
Caraway. Leaves used for soups; aromatic seeds produced 
the second year for flavoring. 
Catnip, or Catmint (Nepeta cataria). Used for medicinal 
purposes. Perennial. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Annual. Popular for flavoring 
soups, sauces or pickles. 
Lavender, True (Lavandula vera). Flower spikes are 
dried for their peculiar lasting fragrance. Perennial. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana). Leaves used 
for seasoning. Perennial, treated as an annual. 
Mint (Mentha spicata). Pkt. 25e., Roots, ask for price. 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Used for medicinal 
purposes or seasoning. Perennial. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Used for seasoning. Perennial. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Hardy annual. 
Aromatic tops are used for culinary purposes. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves and tops are used for 
culinary purposes. 
