VIRGINIA 
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T. W. WOOD & SONS - SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 - RICHMOND, 
1 oz. plants 50 hills Plant 
2 Ibs plas an acre CUCUMBE rere hs 
7 July 
CULTURE—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 give frequent but shallow cultivation. For pickling, plant in June or July. 
? 1 (60 Days)—-The name Earligreen is descriptive. of its earliness and 
189. Wood : Earligreen its fine, rich dark emerald green color that it holds long after picking. 
Nine inches or more in length, 2% inches in diameter, perfectly straight, well filled at both ends, 
tapering Slightly. The quality is extra good. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4% lb. 35c; lb. $1.00; 2-1b. lots 90c 
per lh.; 5-1b. lots 80c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per ib., postpaid. 
(60 Days)—The last word in color, being that intense dark green 
200. A & C or Colorado demanded by market growers. The fruits are about 10 inches long, 
2 to 2% inches thick, straight and symmetrical. The vines are vigorous growers and disease re- 
sistant. A grand shipper and equally desirable in the home garden for growing ideal slicing and 
pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 144 1b. 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80c per 
Ib.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
‘ (60 Days)—This outstanding variety produces symmetrical, cylindrical fruits 
193. Straight 8 8 to 9 inches long and about 1% inches in diameter, Fruits are well rounded at 
the ends, deep green when ready to use, and free from objectionable striping. The flesh is tender, 
crisp and of fine flavor. Ideal for both home and market gardens and especially fine for ship- 
ping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 1b. 30¢; lb. 90c; 2-1b. lots 80c per 1lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 60c 
per lb., postpaid. : ; 
192 S (60 Days)—Very early and prolific; a heavy yielder of uniformly handsome 
. Staygreen fruits 7 to 8 inches long that are a beautiful dark green color from end to end. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 60c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 55c per 
lb., postpaid. 
° (65 Days)—A handsome, extra long, intensely dark green cucumber with 
195. Davis Perfect almost transparent flesh and deliciously cool, refreshing flavor. It holds its 
fine color till almost dead ripe. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. ; ; 
(London Long Green). (70 Days)—Our fine strain produces uni- 
196. Improved Long Green formly slender dark-green fruits about 12 inches long, The young 
fruits are just right for pickles, the larger ones for slicing. PEt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00; 
2-1b. lots 90c per Ib.; 5-lb. lots 80c per 1b.; 10-Ib. lots 70c per 1b., postpaid. 
7 EARLY SHORT GREEN or BOSTON PICKLING. (55 Days)—An early 
197. Green Prolific 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 gath- 
ered.. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per 1b.; 5-1b. lots 60c per 1b.; 10-l1b. lots 55c 
Det tea DORA (55 Days)—V ly; b lust ft d tl If kept 
ays)—Very early; bears clusters of two and three. ep 
198. Early Green Cluster 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; %4 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 



= 
Wood's Earligreen 
Cucumber 
194. Early Fortune (6 ?4ys) 
No cu- 
cumber holds its dark green 
color better; it does not yellow 
till almost dead ripe. It is de- 
cidedly early, makes fruits 
about 9 inches long, and is crisp 
and tender; a fine yielder. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; 
lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 60c per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 
55c per lb., postpaid. 
65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per l1b.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
= (60 Days)—For the home garden. Pure white at all stages of growth; the 
202. White Wonder quality is fine, Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 40c; 1b. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per Ihb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.00 per 1b.; 10-1b. lots 90c per 1b., postpaid. 
MEN ian pees allied pte he ee ae Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; %4 Ib. 250; Ib. 75c; 2-Ib. lots 65c per Ib; 
b) 
108: CARES SPECIAL [5-1b. lots 60c per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots 55¢ per 1b., postpaid. 
201. Gherkin or BURR. (60 Days)—For pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; 1% lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 
90c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
an onmeeaeminees EGG PLANT arenend ENDIVE my. aucust and 
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, rich 
loamy soil. Seeds germinate slowly. 
[120 Days]—Nearly two weeks earl- 
No. 206. Black Beauty ier than any other variety, producing 
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. 30c; 
% lb. 95c; 1b. $3.50; 2-lb. 
lots $3.20 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
$3.00 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 
$2.75 per lb., postpaid. 
No. 207. Florida High 
[125 Days]— An un- 
Bush usually heavy bearer, 
the fruits being produced 
high off the ground pre- 
vents rot, a decided advan- 
tage in .wet seasons. Theg 
dark purple glossy fruits 
are Slightly longer than 
thick; bears profusely and 
continuously; disease re- 
Sistant... Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 
4% 1b..95c; 1b. $3.50; 2-1b. 
lots $3.20 per 1b.; 5-1b. lots 
$3.00. per 1b.;. 10-lb. lots 
$2.75 per 1b., postpaid. 
EGG PLANTS—See page 29. 


Black Beauty Beg Plant 
Plant March, April 

Broad-Leaved Batavian Green Curlea 
Beginning in March, plant each month till September in 18-inch 
drills and thin out to one foot apart. When nearly grown, 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- 
diye; blanches readily to creamy white. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 
30c; Ib. 90c; 2-Ib. lots 80c per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 70¢ per Ib.; 10-1b. lots 
65c per 1b., postpaid. 
No. 211. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN or ESCAROLLE [95 Days] 
—A crisp and tender endive for salads or for boiling like greens. 
Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 44 1b. 30c; 1b. 90c; 2-1b. lots 80c per l1b.; 5-lb. lots 
70c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 65c per lb., postpaid. 
GOURD Plant 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 gocd nest-egg; lasts for years. 
10c; oz. 20c. 
No. 217. MIXED GOURDS. Mixed varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Pkt. 
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