Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
Sweet Corn, continued 
De Lue’s Golden Giant (88 days). A mid¬ 
season yellow variety, the result of a cross 
between Howling Mob and Golden Bantam. 
Ears 7 inches long, 12 to 16 rowed, thicker 
at butt. Kernels golden yellow, of good 
quality. 
V 2 lb. 25c: lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 60c; 5 lbs. $1.40; 
10 lbs. $2.45. 
* Golden Sunshine (76 days). Plants 5 V2 feet 
tall, producing a good sized ear particularly 
desirable for market garden use. Ears 7 
inches long, 10 to 12 rowed, kernels medium 
broad, golden yellow, sweet, tender, of good 
quality. Four days earlier than Golden 
Bantam. 
V2 lb. 25c; lb. 35c; 2 lbs. 60c; 5 Tbs. $1.40; 
10 lbs. $2.45. 
A. & C. (New) (68 days). This new cucum¬ 
ber has proved very popular with growers 
because of the large yield of fine fruits. 
When ready to pick the friut is smooth, 
about 8 inches long, and 2 inches in diam¬ 
eter. The skin is dark green and altogether 
very attractive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Va Tb. 70c; lb. $2.00. 
* Clark’s Special—Long Type (63 days). For 
forcing or outdoors. This wonderful cucum¬ 
ber is from 9 to 12 inches long, small seed 
cavity and holds its deep dark green color 
both on the vine and after picking. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; !4 lb. 70c; Tb. $2.00. 
Boston Pickling (58 days). This variety is 
largely planted for pickles. Fruit medium 
size, smooth, light green and very produc¬ 
tive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Va Tb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
Davis Perfect (65 days). For forcing or 
outdoors. The fruit is of fine form, of a rich 
dark green color, very few seeds, tender, 
brittle and of fine flavor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Va Tb. 60c; Tb. $1.75. 
Early Cluster (55 days). Very early; fruit 
short, chunky, small and borne in clusters 
in the center of the plant; light green in 
color; prolific. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Va Tb. 50c; Tb. $1.50. 
Early Crosby (Selected) (85 days). A well 
known variety, used extensively by canners 
in sections having shorter growing seasons. 
Ears 14 to 16 rowed, with snowy white, nar¬ 
row kernels, tender, sweet, excellent flavor. 
V2 Tb. 25c; Tb. 40c; 2 Tbs. 70c; 5 Tbs. $1.60; 
10 Tbs. $2.80. 
Whipple’s Early Yellow (84 days). De¬ 
servedly popular as a large eared second 
early sort. Stalks are sturdy, 7 feet tall, 
ears 7 V2 inches long, 12 to 14 rowed, with 
strong husks. The ears are well filled at the 
tip, with golden yellow, fairly deep, sweet 
kernels and good flavor. Adapted for home 
and market gardens. 
V2 Tb. 25c; Tb. 35c; 2 Tbs. 60c; 5 Tbs. $1.40; 
10 Tbs. $2.45. 
Improved White Spine. One of the most 
popular varieties. The fruit is light green 
with white spines, uniform in size and very 
productive. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Va Tb. 50c; Tb. $1.50. 
* Longfellow (72 days). An ideal type for 
the private garden or as a “straight pack” 
variety for shipment to market. 12 to 14 
inches long, by 2 V2 inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Va Tb. 85c; Tb. $2.50. 
Long Green (70 days). An old standard 
variety. Fruit from 10 to 12 inches long, 
dark green and crisp. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Va Tb. 60c; Tb. $1.75. 
Straight-8 (67 days). This is an exception¬ 
al variety. Fruits straight, cylindrical, well 
rounded at both ends. 1% to 2 inches in 
diameter, uniformly 8 inches long. Color 
deep green. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Va Tb. 85c; Tb. $2.50. 
West India Gherkin (60 days). A small 
prickly variety grown only for pickles. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Va Tb. 60c; Tb. $1.75. 
Wood’s Hybrid (64 days). The best type 
of slicing cucumber. The color, a rich dark 
green, is retained a long time after it is 
picked. The flesh is white, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Va Tb. 70c; Tb. $2.00. 
Cucumber 
One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant an acre. 
Clark’s Special 
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