OPEN POLLINATED WHITE 
Lancaster 8-Row — This variety of open- 
pollinated sweet corn is well known and ex- 
tensively planted in southeastern and south 
central Pennsylvania and is being added to the 
Eastern States list as definitely a specialty item 
for that area. It requires a very long season, 
following Stowell’s Evergreen in maturity by 
nearly a week. The plants are large and vigor- 
ous with several ears on each stalk. So although 
the ears are not large — commonly 6 to 8”’ long 
and with 8 or 10 rows of kernels — there is a 
high yield per acre. The kernels are white, 
tender and watery sweet in flavor. It is also 
known as Money Maker, Aunt Mary’s corn and 
by other local names. 
Stowell’s Evergreen — A variety since 1860 
noted for its quality as a late table and canning 
corn. The plants are tall and vigorous and are 
resistant to bacterial wilt. 
Sweet Corn Culture 
Four ozs. of seed plants 200’ of row — 10 
to 12 lbs. per acre. Plant after danger of hard 
frost, 1’’ deep, 8’’ apart in 30’’ to 36”’ rows. 
When planting in hills, drop 4 to 5 seeds 30’ 
apart and thin to 3 main stalks. For succession 
harvest, plant at weekly intervals or use pref- 
erably later maturing varieties. 
POP CORN 
Early Golden — A very early pop corn pro- 
ducing golden yellow pointed kernels. Pro- 
duces large tender kernels with a touch of 
yellow when popped. Susceptible to bacterial 
wilt. Only recommended for New England. 
College Sunburst — A late yellow variety. 
Stalks are large and prolific. Ears are large. 
Kernels are round, of a rich yellow color and 
noted for great expansion when popped. Not 
recommended for use north of Connecticut sea- 
coast area. 
Pop Corn Culture 
Four ozs. of seed plants 200’ of row — 8 
to 10 Ibs. per acre. Plant after danger of hard 
frost, 1’’ deep, 8’’ apart in 30’’ to 36’’ rows. 
When planting in hills, drop 4 to 5 seeds 30’ 
apart and thin to 3 main stalks. Never remove 
tillers (suckers) as they help to feed the plant. 
Their removal may reduce yield and will not 
hasten maturity. 
Pop corn must have the right moisture con- 
tent for proper popping. This can be deter- 
mined by test. If too dry, moisten slightly and 
keep in normal outdoor atmosphere. If too 
moist, bring indoors to living room atmos- 
phere. A few days may be necessary for the re- 
quired adjustment. 
CUCUMBER 
PICKLING (BLACK SPINE) 
Association Pickling — A highly desirable 
black spine pickling strain developed by the 
Michigan Experiment Station for the Na- 
tional Pickle Packers’ Association. The plants 
are very prolific and the fruit is dark green, 
symmetrical and square-ended, suitable for 
pickling at any size. 
Chicago Pickling — The most widely used 
variety particularly adapted for large pickles. 
The fruits are thick, uniform, medium-green 
and square-ended. The plants are very pro- 
lific. 
Painstaking selection of varieties, strains and sources is what makes Eastern 
hr) States seeds so useful. Here’s a picture made in a contract acreage of Mar- 
cross 13.6 in Idaho. Carl Barnum of the Buffalo staff of the Exchange is the 
checker-up’er in the picture. 

SLICING (WHITE SPINE) 
Straight 8—An early variety producing 
cylindrical symmetrical smooth fruits well- 
rounded at the ends. When ready for use the 
color is deep green and the fruit is free from 
light tips and stripes. Highly productive. 
A & C Special — A desirable market cucum- 
ber because of its uniform length, very dark 
green color and high productivity. The fruits 
taper at both ends, but have thick flesh with 
a small seed core. 
Cucumber Culture — Pickling and Slicing 
One-half oz. of seed plants 100’ of row — 
2 to 3 lbs. per acre. Plant after danger of frost 
is over and up to the middle of June in rows 
5’ apart; or in hills 5 x 5’, 5 seeds to a hill. 
Plant 1144”’ deep. 
DANDELION 
Arlington Broad Leaf — A highly desirable 
variety, especially adapted for early forcing. 
Plants are upright, forming a rosette of large 
broad leaves 20’’ across. The leaves are thick 
and easily blanched. 
Dandelion Culture 
One-half ounce of seed plants 100’ of row 
— 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. Sow in a well-prepared 
seedbed during August for harvest the follow- 
ing spring. Earlier planting can be made for 
early winter forcing under sash. Sow the seed 
1%" deep in rows 12’’-18’’ apart. Thin seed- 
lings to 2’’-3’’ apart. Cover with sash in Janu- 
ary to force. The leaves will be of better quality 
if tied up for blanching very early in spring. 
EGGPLANT 
New Hampshire Hybrid —A_ distinct 
early type, originated by Professor J. R. Hepler 
of the University of New Hampshire from a 
cross between Early Dwarf Purple and Black 
Beauty and selected by him through five gener- 
ations for earliness, size, and color. The plant 
is 20’’ to 24’’ high, spreading, with small green 
serrate leaves; fruit is glossy, deep purple and 
only slightly smaller than Black Beauty and of 
the same shape. It is generally reported to be 
two weeks or more earlier than Black Beauty 
and New York Improved. 
This variety was entered by Professor Hepler 
in the 1938 All-American Trials and received a 
silver medal. . 
Black Beauty — A standard variety of egg- 
plant 214’ to 3’ tall with an equal spread. Fruits 
are large, egg-shaped, 6’’ to 8”’ long, dark pur- 
ple and remain firm long after picking. 
Eggplant Culture 
Eggplant is a hot-season crop. Sow inside 
after March 1, one seed per inch of row — 4 
oz. per 100’. Maintain temperature of 65° to 
75° F. Transplant at least once, preferably into 
individual containers. One ounce of seed should 
give 2000 plants — enough for }4 to % acre. 
After May 20, when soil is thoroughly warm, 
transplant into the field 2’ to 3’ by 3’ to 5’. 
Nearly neutral soils favor growth but diseases 
are usually less troublesome on more acid soils. 
