

A freshly picked Cucumber is as crisp as a frosty morning—Why not grow some? 
MICHELL'S CUCUMBERS 
Concomsre (Fr.) 
GurkEN (Ger.) 
CeETRIOLO (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, an acre 
_ Plant when the ground has become thoroughly warmed, in hills 4 feet each way, 8 seeds 
in a hill. When the second set of leaves has formed, thin out to 4 plants in a hill. A type 
of beetle attacks this crop occasionally, which can be conquered by spraying the vines with 
Arsenate of Lead; when this is used, always wash the fruits thoroughly before using. If the 
foliage is attacked beneath by aphis or green fly, a spraying with Black-Leaf 40 is usually 
very effective. 
Arlington White Spine. This is the leadin 
sort for the home- or market-garden, an 
with those who make a specialty of growing 
them under glass. Fruits smooth, deep 
green to the tip, and measure uniformly 
8 inches in length. It has few seeds, making 
it valuable for slicing or pickling. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; 4Ib. $1.00. 
Colorado. Long; green. Popular because of 
excellent shape and good color. Unusually 
productive and highly resistant to disease. 
Pkt: 10c.: oz. 35c:; W1b. $1.15. 
Davis Perfect. Fruits uniform in shape and 
size, often measuring 10 to 12 inches in 
length, dark green all over, quite smooth. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. $1.00. 
Early Fortune. One of the finest Cucumbers 
of the White Spine type. The medium- 
Iéngth, dark green fruits hold their color 
for a long time after pickling; flesh white, 
very crisp. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4b. $1.00. 
Early Market. A new dark green variety 
of uniform shape and size, averaging 
8 inches in Jength. Excellent for slicing. 
Pkt. 10c.s oz. 35c.; 4b. $1.15. 
Gherkin or Burr. For pickling only. The 
small fruits are about 2 inches long, of 
thick, rounded form, very prickly when 
~green. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ib. 80c. 
Improved Long Green. Well-known stand- 
ard variety. Its dark color makes it desir- 
able for market. The vines are vigorous 
and productive. Fruits are formed almost 
as early as the short sorts and average 
ie tootline length. Pkt. 10e (oz. 35c:; 
lb. $1.15. 

Japanese Climbing. A trellis variety used 
for shade as well as eating purposes. The 
vine is very ornamental and_ produces 
extra-long, light green fruits in abundance. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 14Ib. $1.00. 
National Association Pickling. A highly 
desirable, very extensively used pickling 
strain developed at the Michigan Agri- 
cultural College in collaboration with the 
National Pickle Packers’ Association. 
Fruits dark green, symmetrical, with 
thick walls, full ended, slightly shorter 
than Chicago Pickling. Pkt. 10c.; 0z. 35c.; 
Mlb. $1.15. 
Straight 8. Fine dark green color, free of 
white tips. Grows 8 inches long by about 
11% inches thick and is of remarkably uni- 
form straight shape. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c.; 
Ylb. $1.25. 
English Forcing Cucumbers 
These are fine for growing in hotbed 
frames during the summer months, in pref- 
erence to the open ground. They may also 
e grown under glass in greenhouses during 
the winter, producing enormous fruits, gen- 
erally 14% to 2 feet Jong and 3 inches in 
diameter. They have a delicate flavor and 
very few seeds; for slicing, no other sorts can 
approach them. 
Pkt. 100 
Lockie’s Perfection. A fa-10seeds seeds 
vorite standard variety..... $0 25 $2 25 
Sion, Houses6 o0: cee 8s < toe sy PR OAs) 
Telegraph. Smooth fruits, 14 
to) 16.mmches long... ....5-.- DES DOTS 
Tender and True. Long.... 25 2 25 

CORIANDER 
Herb used for flavoring, etc. 
large pkt. 35c.; Woz. 50c. 
GARDEN CRESS 
Sow thickly in early spring, m drills 1 foot 
apart, and follow every two weeks, up to 
August 1, with a new sowing. It is prepared 
with either a little salt and vinegar, or with- 
out. Makes a very tasty salad. 
Extra Curled. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 14Ib. 45c. 
WATER CRESS 
This may be sown early in spring near the 
brink of a pond of spring-water or stream of 
running water. Scatter the seed and it will 
sprout and grow rapidly; once established, 
it remains for years, reseeding itself. 
True Erfurt. Pkt. 15c.; 0z. 50c.; 14Ib. $1.50. 
DANDELION 
Pissenuit (Fr.) LozwENzAHN (Ger.) 
DENTE DE LEONE (Ital.) 
Pkt. 20c.; 
Seed should be sown in spring, m a bed 
where the plants should remain for the sea- 
son; late in the fall, cover the bed with a moy- 
able sash or leaves or salt hay for protection. 
Italian (Cichoria Catalogna). A new intro- 
duction in this country and in great de- 
mand as greens. The main stalk pro- 
duces leaves resembling the broad-leaved 
variety, but much greater in length. It is 
cut and bunched same as asparagus. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 60c.; 4Ib. $2.00. 
DANDELION, continued 
Thick-leaved or Cabbaging. This is far 
superior to the common variety, having 
much broader and longer foliage. We offer 
a very fine stock. Pkt. 20c.; Moz. 50c.; 
oz. 90c.; 14Ib. $2.75. 
Arlington Thick-leaved (French Broad- 
leaved). The most popular variety. Plant 
rather upright, forming a 20-inch rosette 
of large, broad leaves which are thick and 
easily blanched. Also known as Improved 
Thick-Ieaved. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 60c.; lb. 
2.00 
Common French. Low-growing type, early 
and hardy. Plants spread 16 to 20 inches, 
with closely formed center and fairly 
large, cut leaves. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c.; 
\lb. $1.60. 
DILL 
An herb used extensively for culinary 
purposes and for putting with Cucumbers 
when pickling. Grows 21% feet high. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 30c.; 4b. $1.00. 
ENDIVE - CHICORY 
CuicoreE (Fr.) EnNpivien (Ger.) 
Inprvia (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row 
Sow from June to August, in shallow drills; 
when 2 inches high, thin out to 10 inches 
apart. When well developed, tie the plants 
together at the top, to blanch the mner 
leaves; do not tie up when the leaves are wet. 
If the plants are protected they may be left 
outdoors till Christmas. If wanted for later 
use they may be lifted Iate in autumn and 
placed in a dry, cool cellar, covering the roots 
with soil. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 



ENDIVE, continued 
Full-Heart Batavian (Escarolle). Leaves 
broad, light green, nearly plam. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; lb. 75c. 
Giant Fringed. Oyster Endive. Large, 
white heart and broad, fringed leaves. 
Heads measure 15 inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c. 
Improved Green Curled. An improvement 
over the common green variety, producing 
a larger head and thicker leaves. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz 250:3)4lbs/5e- 
White Curled (Self-blanching). This is the 
ftnest White Curled variety; always crisp 
and tender. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 4b. 75c. 
EGGPLANT 
AUBERGINE (Fr.) E1eERPFLANZE (Ger.) 
PETONCIANO (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce 1000 to 2000 plants 
Sow seed in March in hotbeds, and when 
3 inches high transplant into boxes or small 
pots. Plant outdoors in May or June or after 
the weather has become permanently warm, 
in rows 3 feet apart, with the plants set 2 feet 
apart in the row. 
Black Beauty. An extra-early, large, almost 
black variety with few seeds. Very pro- 
oo: Pkt. 10c.; Y4oz. 40c.; oz. 70c.; 4b. 
New York Improved. An old standard 
sort that is quite large and more elongated 
than Black Beauty, with a rich purple 
color. Pkt. 10c.; Y4oz. 40c.; oz. 70c.; 
Ub. $2.25. 
EGGPLANT PLANTS (Ready May 15) 
New York Improved and Black 
Pot-grown. Doz. 75c.; 100, 
Not mailable. 
Beauty. 
$6.00. 

FENNEL 
Finocchio or Florence. Herb. Pkt. 15c. 
Sweet. Herb. Pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 35c.; 
Yoz. 75c. 
HERBS 
See complete list on page 54. 
GARLIC SETS 
Ai (Fr.) Knosraucnu (Ger.) Actto (Ital.) 
One pound will sow 200 feet of row 
A hardy flavoring Onion, used extensively 
in the French method of cooking. Lb. 40c.; 
5 Ibs. $1.80; 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
HOP-VINE 
Besides being used for culinary and 
medicinal purposes, this makes a valuable 
shade plant. It is hardy and rarely winter- 
kills. The Hops are gathered about Sep- 
tember and stored for use on a dry floor, or 
hung in bags. 
Green Variety. 
each; doz. $3.00. 
HORSERADISH ROOTS 
Ready in March 
Set the roots in rows 2% feet apart, 1% 
feet apart in the row. Late im the fall lift as 
many roots as you think you will use, cut off 
the top, and place in a cool cellar, covered 
with soil or sand. 
Maliner Kren. A quick-growing variety 
far superior to the common sorts. Large 
cuttings, 35c. per doz.; 100, $1.50; 1000, 
$10.00. 
Pot-grown Plants. 30c. 
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