14, 
T. W. WOOD & SONS - 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 - 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 

1 oz. plants 50 hills 
2 ibs. plant an acre 
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 hiils should be previously prepared by mixing 
well-rotted manure with the soil. Put ten seeds in each hill, thin 
cut to four plants, and give frequent but shallow cultivation. For 
pickling, plant in June or July. ~~ 
(60 Days)—The last word in color, 
200. A & C or Colorado being that intense dark green de- 
manded 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 resistant. A grand shipper and 
equally desirable in the home garden for growing ideal slicing 
and pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 50c; 1b. $1.75; 
2-lb. lots $1.60 per lb.; 5-1b. lots $1.50 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.35 per 
lb., postpaid. 
189. Wood’s Earligreen 
(60 Days)—The name Earligreen 
is descriptive of its earliness and 
its fine, rich dark emerald green 
color it holds long after picking. 
9 in. or more in length, 2% in. in 
diameter, perfectly straight, 
well filled at both ends, tapering 
slightly. The quality is extra 
good. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
50c; lb. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.60 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.50 per 1b.; 10-lb. 
lots $1.35 per lb., postpaid. 
196. Improved Long Green 
(London Long Green). (70 Days) 
—Our fine strain produces uni- 
formly slender dark-green fruits 
about 12 in. long. Young fruits 
are just right for pickles, larger 
ones for slicing. Pkt. 10c; 02. 15c; 
Y% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.75; 2-lb. lots 
$1.60 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.50 per 
lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.35 per 1b., post- 
paid. 
= 60 Days)—This outstanding variety produces 
193. Straight 8 nade fat eylindrical fruits 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 objec- 
tionable striping. The flesh is tender, crisp and of fine flavor. 
Ideal for both home and market gardens and especially fine for 
shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 144 lb. 50c; 1b. $1.75; 2-1b. lots $1.60 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.50 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.35 per lb., postpaid. 
*. oF BURR. (60 Days)—For pickling. Pkt. 5c; 
201. Gherkin ¢7 15c; 14 lb. 45c; lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.35 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.25 per 1b.; 10-1b. lots $1.15 per lb., postpaid. 

CUCUMBE 

Wood’s Earligreen Cucumber 
Plant 
April to July 
60 Days)—Very early and prolific; a heavy 
192. Staygreen oo dee of uniformly handsome fruits 7 to 8 
inches long that are a beautiful dark green color from end 
to end. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 40c; 1b. $1.35; 2-lb. lots $1.20 per 
1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.10 per lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.00 per lb., postpaid. 
(65 Days)—No cucumber holds its dark 
194. Early Fortune green color better; it does not yellow: till 
almost dead ripe. It is decidedly early, makes fruits about 9 
inches long, and is crisp and tender; a fine yielder. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 95c 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots 85c per lb., postpaid. 
7 (60 Days)—For the home garden. Pure 
202. White Wonder white at all stages of growth; the quality 
is fine. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; 1% 1b. 45c; 1b. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.35 per lb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.25 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.15 per lb., postpaid. 
195. Davis Perfect (65 Pays)— 
A handsome, 
extra long, intensely dark green 
cucumber with almost transpar- 
ent flesh and deliciously cool, re- 
freshing flavor. It holds its fine 
color till almost dead ripe. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35c; lb. $1.25; 
2-1b. lots $1.10 per 1lb.; 5-lb. lots 
95c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 85c per Ib., 
postpaid. 
197. Green Prolific a a 
GREEN or BOSTON PICKLING. 
(55 Days)—An early 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 
gathered. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 
45c; lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.35 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.25 per 1b.; 10-lb. 
lots $1.15 per 1b., postpaid. 
(55 Days)—Very early; bears clus- 
198. Early Green Cluster ters of two and three. If kept 
gathered, the vines will continue to set fruit. Bright green, 
short and thick—just the right size and shape for pickles. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lh. 45c; lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.35 per 1hb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.25 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.15 per lb., postpaid. 
10c; % Ib. 35¢c; 
lb. $1.25; 2-lb. lots $1.10 per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots 95c per Ilb.; 10-lb. lots 
85c per lb., postpaid. 
199. WOODRUFY’S HYBRID 
191. EARLY WHITE SPINE Pkt. 5c; oz. 
190. CLARK’S SPECIAL 
Poe TT TICTIOVIOCTCTC CLOTTED 
Plant February 
An ounce produces ANT 
about 1,000 plants EGG P L reste. cus 
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; 
YY 1b. $1.10; 1b. $4.00; 2-lb. 
lots $3.70 per 1b.; 5-l1b. lots 
$3.40 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots 
$3.10 per 1b., postpaid. 
No. 207. Florida High 
[125 Days] —An un- 
Bush [125 heavy bearer, 
the fruits being produced 
high off the ground pre- 
vents rot, a decided advan- 
tage in wet seasons. The 
dark purple glossy fruits § 
are slightly longer than {| 
thick; bears profusely and 
continuously; disease re- 
sistant. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 
4 1b. $1.10; 1b. $4.00; 2-lb. 
lots $3.70 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
$3.40 per Il1b.; 10-lb. lots 
$3.10 per 1b., postpaid. 
EGG PLANTS—See page 29. 

Black Beauty Egg Plant 
Plant March, April 
May, August and 
September. 
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ENDIVE 

xe ee lags ¥ 
Broad-Leaved Batavian Green Curled 
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- 
dive; blanches readily to creamy white. Pkt. 5c¢; 0z. 10¢; 
% Ib. 30¢; 1b. $1.00; 2-1b. lots 90c per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 80c per 1b.; 
10-1b. lots 70c 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; 14 lb. 30c; 1b. $1.00; 2-1b. lots 90c per 1b.; 5-1b. lots 
80c per 1b.; 10-1b. lots 70c per Ib., 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. 25¢. 
No. cer NEST-EGG—A good nest-egg; lasts for years. PEt. 10¢; 
0z. 25¢. 
No. 217 MIXED GOURDS—Small varieties, mixed. Pkt. 50; 02. 20c. 

