many. 

Black Seeded Simpson 
Cucumbers 
On no seed can you gain more by buying our way than you can on 
Cucumber and other vine plants. You gain almost ten times as much by 
buying by the ounce and pound as by the old style package. There is a 
secret in keeping this seed so it will germinate and gain from 6 to 10 
days in growing maturity; and a trial of our seed side by side with any 
other seed will convince you. 
Prices on all Cucumbers: 
$1.25. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. One of the most profitable of the 
white spines. It is the leading variety in many eastern markets. 
BLACK DIAMOND. Same as the Kirby or Stays Green. It 
produces fruits about 8 inches in length, cylindrical, blunt ends and 
with an intense dark green color. Extremely productive and early, 
those being the chief qualities. 
BOSTON PICKLING. A good one, general favorite in the east- 
ern markets. One of our best sellers. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. A big favorite at pickling works, grows 
¥ oz., 5c; 1 oz., 12c; %4 Ib., 40c; 1 Ib., 
the fruits in bunches, a regular mass of blooms and pickles when 
gathered daily. 
CLARK’S SPECIAL. About 10 inches in length, white spine 
with tapering ends and it also has an exceptionally dark green color. 
It is somewhat later and not so prolific as the Black Diamond. For a 
shipping Cucumber it can hardly be surpassed because of its ability 
to hold its color. 
COLORADO CUCUMBER. (New.) The Colorado averages 10 to 
12 inches in length, is very slender and well formed, and very dark 
green. It is very early and the best bearing of all slender Cucumbers. 
DAVIS PERFECT. This is King of Cucumbers, largest, a 
heavy bearer of perfect salable fruit, becoming known everywhere 
and a general favorite. 
EARLY FORTUNE. Rich dark green color, 7 to 8 inches long 
when left for slicing, good shipper and market sort, few seeds and 
quality as good for pickles as for slicing. Very resistant to disease, 
One of the best sorts. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. A good crisp one, early to mature. A 
general favorite as an early variety, widely planted for pickling 
factories, ete. 
FORDHOOK FAMOUS. Strong grower and very productive, 
does not blight; makes good pickles; grows from 12 to 15 inches; very 
tender and crisp, practically spineless. 
LONDON LONG GREEN. This is by far the best long green 
variety. 12 to 16 inches long, of a superior quality. The young fruit is 
best for pickling and when matured is fine for sweet pickles; a good 
slicer. 
SHORT GREEN. Similar to Long Green but matures earlier; 
shorter. Great favorite for picklers and market. 
VAUGHAN or LONGFELLOW. This is as much an advance 
over the Davis Perfect variety as the “‘Davis’’ was over the old Extra 
Long White Spine sorts. Compared to the other Long White Spine 
varieties it is much darker in color, more uniform in shape and size, 
thinner and more prolific. It is the ideal American forcing variety, as 
well as an outdoor sort. Our customers who grow it have greenhouse 
Cucumbers raised outdoors. J. Robinson of Waterloo, Nebraska, 
writes: ‘‘We have tried the Vaughan Cucumber out for 2 years in our 
trials. It certainly will displace most other kinds, in our opinion.” 
Corn Salad 
Large, round leaved, used during winter for lettuce, or cook like 
spinach, %4 oz., 10c. 
Endive 
Endive is one of the best salads for fall and winter use. 
WHITE or MOSS CURLED. Fine quality, beautifully curled. 4 
oz., 5c.; 1 oz., 10c; % Ib., 30c. 
GREEN CURLED. Very hardy, dark green, 4% oz., 5c; 0z., 10c; 
Y% |b., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN (Escarolle). 44 0z., 5c¢; 1 oz., 10c; 
% Ib., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
Lettuce 
We take great pains in having Lettuce Seed pure and all plants show- 
ing a difference are taken out. 
make no mistake in giving our seed a trial. 
start like all of our 
Prices on all varieties of Lettuce: 14 oz., 5c; 1 oz., 10c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 
Ls, pls). 
BIG BOSTON, 
many of whom plant our seeds exclusively, this is most popular; the best early, 
large heading sort, a valuable first early. 
bright green leaves which are very tender. 
' BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. 
mass of curled leaves around over the ground. It is excellent and a favorite with 
We believe that market gardeners will 
It is fresh and ready to 
“Guaranteed Seeds.” 
SELECTED STOCK. With gardeners who ship north, 
Plants are vigorous, mature heads of 
This is not a Head Lettuce, but spreads a 
EARLY PRIZEHEAD. This old standard variety is still the best of the 
large, thin leaved, clustering sorts for the home garden, but is not a good kind 
to ship a long distance as the leaves are so tender they are easily spoiled in 
handling. The leaves are very crimped, bright green tinged with brownish red, 
and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large loose head. 
GRAND RAPIDS, ASHTABULA STRAIN. 
been famous in all the leading cities for its crisp appearance after its long ship- 
ments; rapid growth in greenhouse or hotbed makes it the highest sought after 
by all growers of Lettuce. 
leading 
HANSON. 
crisp and tender. 
This strain of Lettuce has 
Our strain is 99 per cent pure and is being used by 
greenhouse men. 
Probably the largest variety in cultivation, a rapid grower, 
Stands a long season without becoming tough. 
ICEBERG. Very solid, compact heads. Fine flavor and crisp, 
one of the best headed varieties. From what we have seen of this we 
believe there is none better. 
MAY KING. One of the first to mature for the table and a good 
one. 
NEW YORK. Crisp and dark green. One of the earliest sorts, 
ranks better than Big Boston. This Lettuce is one of the very best to 
grow for home gardens. A new sort, but we are offering in a limited 
amount. 
SIMPSON EARLY CURLED. Does not head, but forms a com- 
pact mass of curly leaves of yellowish green color. It matures early, 
generally grown in cold frames and as an outside crop. 
MIXED LETTUCE SEED. So as to give variety. 

Vaughn or Longfellow ‘Cucumber 
Eggplant 
BLACK BEAUTY. Early, large, and productive, deep color and 
gives general satisfaction. Easy to grow. 1/6 oz., 10c; 14 oz., 15c; 
1 oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.50. 
NEW YORK SPINELESS. Is a great improvement over the old 



time Eggplant. Deep purple, of large size, highest quality. 1/6 oz., 
1l0c; 144 0oz., 15c; 1 oz., 40c; % lb., $1.50. 
Herbs Black 
Beauty 
Sweet and Medicinal Eggplant 
Supply limited on account of 
ans 

No garden is complete without 
herbs for medicinal and culinary 
purposes. Cut just before they are 
in full bloom. Dry quickly in the 
shade and pack closely in tight 
boxes. 
Anise. Seeds aromatic and 
medicinal. Pkt., 15c. 
Dill. Seed aromatic, Pkt., 10c. 
Fennel, Sweet. Seeds aromatic. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Marjoram. Used for seasoning. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Sage. Seasoning and medicinal. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Thyme. Seasoning and medi- 
Cina ee kt SG. 
Wormwood. Medicinal. Pkt., 15c. 
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