6 PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 


Perfection Brand Cucumbers 
Plant as soon as the weather has become settled and warm. 
in hills 4 feet each way. Cucumbers succeed best in warm, moist, rich, loamy 
soil. Plant the seeds about half inch deep. When all danger of insect attack is over, thin to about three or four of the strongest plants to the hill. 
Do not allow any fruit to ripen on the vines, as this will cause them to stop bearing. 
EARLY FORTUNE—One of the best cucum- 
bers on the market. Fruit is slightly tapering 
and about nine inches long. The firm, crisp, 
thick flesh is very white and has very few 
seeds. Early Fortune has a rich, dark green 
color which does not fade when shipped to 
distant markets. The vines are vigorous, very 
productive and blight resisting. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
50c; Ib., $1.50, 
20c; % Ib., postpaid. 
LONGFELLOW —Particularly valuable for 
shipping. Fruits handsome; extremely dark 
green over entire surface; retains color re 
markably long after picking; white spine; 12 
to 14 inches long, 2% to 2% inches thick. 
Straight, well filled at ends. Very few seed. 
Matures in 74 days. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 
50c, postpaid. 

Cucumber—Early Fortune 
MINCU—55 days. Somewhat short and point- 
ed at blossom end—but white spined. A very 
early, heavy cropper for pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c, postpaid. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT—Fruits are very sym- 
metrical, almost cylindrical, with well rounded 
ends. Ready for market in 58 days, it carries 
an intense dark green color which it holds for 
some time. A fine market sort 8 inches long, 2 
inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; ™%4 Ib., 
50c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED KLONDIKE WHITE SPINE— 
The vines are very vigorous and productive; 
the fruit is of an attractive, deep glossy green 
color, with light spines running from blossom 
end. Most desirable for the market use. Pkt., 
5e3 oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c, postpaid. 
EARLY CLUSTER—Extra prolific sort; set- 
ting its fruits in clusters of two or three. The 
fruit is a dark green, short and particularly 
suitable for pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 
50c, postpaid. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN—A very prolific, 
small fruited variety, used exclusively for pick- 
ling. It is not properly a cucumber, and is of 
na value for slicing. The fruits are 2 to 3 
inches in length, thick and rounded, closely 
covered with spines. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 
60c. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Most widely 
cultivated sort; unsurpassed for general use. 
The cucumbers average 10 inches long when 
fully developed, and are fine for slicing. The 
smaller fruits make excellent pickles. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
CLIMBIN G—The strong vines, throwing out 
numerous tendrils, can be trained upon a trellis 
or poles, which will insure earlier ripening 
and a straight, handsome form in the large 
fruits. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c, postpaid. 
CHICAGO PICKLE—Largely used by pickle 
manufacturers. Prolific, short, with fruit of 
medium size, dark green color, and with prom- 
inent spines. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ™%4 Ib., 50c, 
postpaid. 
Perfection Brand Lettuce Is Crisp and Tender 
IMPROVED HANSON—One of the best for 
growing during the hot summer months, as it 
will stand heat and dry weather to perfection. 
Light green color outside and white within; 
tender, crisp. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 lb., 35c, 
postpaid. 
BIG BOSTON—Very distinct variety, grown 
largely in the South as a winter lettuce. Light 
green color and quite tender when well grown. 
Outside is a less distinctive heading sort, the 
plants bearing vigorously, growing to a good 
size and forming loose heads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; % Ib., 40c, postpaid. 
PRIZE HEAD—tThe outer leaves are bright 
and green, shaded with brownish red. They are 
iarge and thin, attractively curled, and very 
tender. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
PARIS WHITE COS—The Cos lettuce differs 
entirely in shape from the other varieties, the 
head being elongated and of a conical form, 8 
to 9 inches in height and 5 to 6 inches in 
diameter. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c, post- 
paid. 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON—Forms close, 
compact b»nches of effectively curled leaves. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 40c, postpaid. 
Lettuce is a cool-season crop that must grow 
fast in order to be crisp and fresh when ready 
for the table. Sow seed as early as possible in 
rich soil, for there is no better crop than the 
first in the spring. 

New York . 
GRAND RAPIDS—The well-known forcing 
variety for the Middle West, where the but- 
terheads or cabbage varieties do not grow very 
well under glass. It is a losse-branching va- 
riety, forming no definite head; is extremely 
curly, and its light green color is very attrac- 
tive. Pkt.. 5c: oz.. 15c: % Ib., 40c: Ib., $1.00. 
CHICKEN LETTUCE—The plant grows very 
much like kale, to a height of four or five feet, 
with much growth of leaf. It is used mainly 
for chicken and rabbit feeding. It does not 
head and it is seldom if ever used for table 
purposes. The wonderful leaf growth makes it 
ideal for green food for chickens. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; % Ib., 40c; Ib., 95c. 
NEW YORK—A favorite variety. Heads very 
large, heavy and compact. Has a vigorous root 
system, which enables it to stand hot weather 
better than other varieties. The interior is 
beautifully blanched, creamy white, crisp and 
tender, and free from any bitterness. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 25c; %4 lb., 65c, postpaid. 
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON—Makes large 
bunches of curly, crisp leaves. Pkt., 5¢; 0Z., 
15c; % lb., 40c, postpaid. 

Number of Plants to Acre at Given Distances 
No. No. 
ee re Plants Dis. apart Plants 
wet -..522,720 18x U8tin,- > 19,5860 
Kitts. Ly 174,240 VAAEE, <a lh § a aes 813,635 
iz a LZ in. ae 43,560 20) ee 20F inv: 15,681 
163% 2 leis 892,040 24 x 1 in.......261,360 
1S eK ---848,480 24 x 18 in... 15,520 
Loox Vs cee ia 116,160 24 x 24 o 3 10,890 
tS ee Zein 29,0405" 80, xe 1ein. 209,088 
No. No. 
Dis. apart Plants Dis. apart Plants 
30 x 6 in....... 84,848 SO) Kee Ite see agp 20 
TUES, cial Iya bc ee 17,424 36 x 18 in... 9,680 
30 x 16 in... 13,068 8624 ine e260 
80 x 20 in....... 10.454 36 x 86 in... 4,840 
S024 Vink 2 eee AAI Oral tcctes 12,446 
30 x 80 Wie nas 6,970 AQ*x 24 ‘Ins 26,228 
SOexe eS eine 58,080 42°x, 86 ins 4,148 
No. No. 
Dis. apart Plants Dis. apart Plants 
48°x°12 in...... 10,890 60 x 48¥inw 2,178 
ARO xeol'S alnl.ee ee 7,790 60 x 60 in... 1,743 
48 x 24 in... 6,445 8.x tate 5,445 
Aga S0mine tn 4,356 8° x. Sethe 1,815 
4B S6ciny = 3,630 8 x” Sitti 680 
480x 48 Cin. MoO 798 
60ex 36.inse 2,901 
