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early crop. Ready for the table 50 to 75 days from planting. 
_ Culture. Rich soil or one containing plenty of well-rotted manure is best; 
hence hills are usually made about 4 feet apart using manure or sheep manure 
well mixed with the soil. For earliest crop outdoors, plant 8 to 10 seeds in hills 
or drills 4 feet apart. After danger of frost and destruction by insects, thin the 
plants to about four to the hill. For late crop plant from the end of May until 
July. ; Cultivate occasionally, keeping the grass and weeds out, and when the 
fruit is ready for use, pick whether wanted or not, as it will extend the life and 
productiveness of the vines. 
133 A. & C. CUCUMBER. This beautiful Cucumber is very popular where- 
ever grown, because of the large yield of fine fruits. About 10 inches in length, 
well rounded at ends and very dark green. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 4%4 lb., $1.25. 
134 STRAIGHT EIGHT. 1935 All-America Gold Medal Award. One of the 
As its name 
indicates, it grows very straight; a long, slender fruit with a slight taper at 
each end. At the edible stage, the length averages about 8 inches and the 
color is a rich dark green. This is a very attractive Cucumber and the fine 
finest new Cucumbers which has been offered in many years. 
quality makes jit an excellent sort for slicing. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 14 lb., $1.25. 
135 LONGFELLOW. The Longfellow is a White Spine type, developed so that 
it would have the slender, dark green appearance of a hothouse Cucumber but 
which could still be grown outdoors. Vines are vigorous and. productive. Fruits 
12 to 14 inches long and 2% inches in diameter. Can be grown in the garden 
or greenhouse; stands shipping well. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c; 4% lb., $1.25. 
136 IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. One of the best sorts 
for table use and probably the most popular sort grown by market 
gardeners and truckers, The vines are vigorous, producing fruit early 
and abundantly. Fruits are uniformly straight, about 8 inches long, 
vivid green coloring changing to and streaked a whitish green at the tip. 
Pkt., 10c; 02z., 30c; %4 lb., 95c. 
137 IMPROVED LONG GREEN, One of the most popular sorts for 
home gardens and in country districts for home markets. Fruits are 
very long, often 12 inches, slender and uniformly dark green color. 
It is rather late maturing. The vines are very vigorous and fairly 
productive. The matured fruits are excellent and tender for table use 
and both large and small can be used for pickling. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 Ihb., $1.25. 
1388 DAVIS PERFECT. A development by crossing the Improved 
Long Green with an English frame variety. It is dark, rich green 
color, slightly tipped with white at the end; has very few seeds and 
is excellent for slicing. Fruits are often 12 inches long, very slim and 
showy. Particularly fine for home gardens. : 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1% I1b., 95c, 
139 EARLY FRAME. A well known, short, green variety, producing 
abundantly, uniformly straight, moderate sized fruit. Fine for very 
early planting or for pickling, more prolific than the large fruited sorts. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 14 lb., 95c. 
i The finest t f White Spin t intro- 
140 Early Fortune gia’ “karly “and very productive; 
fruits grow 9 inches long, slightly tapering, flesh white, firm and crisp 
with very few seeds; color dark green. Quality jis excellent either when 
sliced, or for making pickles. » 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1%4 I1b., 95c. 
ENDIVE 
One of the best salads for fall and winter use, and sometimes used for 
greens, flavoring soups and stews. It may be grown at any season but 
ig more generally planted for fall. 
Culture. For early use, sow about April 15th; for later use, sow in 
June or July, in drills 18 inches apart, and when large enough thin out to 
about one foot apart. When nearly grown, tie the outer leaves together 
over the center in order to blanch up the heart. By covering fresh plants 
every few days a succession may be kept up. One ounce to 100 ft, of row. 
150 GREEN CURLED. One of the hardiest and best varieties for 
general use. It has deep green leaves, beautifully cut and curled and 
is easily blanched; is very crisp, tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 1b., 75c. 
151 BROAD LEAF BATAVIAN (Escarolle). A variety having 
broad, more or less twisted, waved, bright green leaves with thick 
white midribs. It is much larger in growth than other sorts and has a 
flavor all its own. The inner leaves form a very solid, clustering head ; 
are blanched a beautful deep, creamy white; crisp, tender and of fine 
flavor. Very highly esteemed by the French and popular wherever used. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 1b., 75c. 
152 MOSS CURLED. A compact growing variety forming large dense 
clusters, finely divided, medium green leaves. When properly blanched 
is rich creamy white and tender. An ornamental variety for salads. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 I1b., 75c. 
153 WHITE CURLED. Plants 12 to 13 inches in diameter; leaves 
finely curled, with broad ribs slightly rose tinged. Creamy white at the 
heart. Handsome in appearance and of fine flavor; excellent for salads. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 1hb., 75c. 
LEEK 
Leek is a kind of onion that does not form any bulb, but grows in a 
long stem, which is blanched by drawing earth around it. When blanched 
it makes an appetizing salad, or is eaten like green onions. Boiled they 
are more delicate in flavor than the mildest onions. Seed is sown in the 
spring and the leek js ready to use in the fall. If given a little protection 
with dirt, it will last over winter and give a welcome addition to the 
early spring menu. - 
170 LARGE FLAG. The most extensively used of the strong growing 
types. It is broad-leaved, with rather short but very thick stems, and 
uniform, and of fine quality. 
Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.25. 
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CUCUMBERS 
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141 CHICAGO PICKLING. A very prolific variety good both for 
pickling and slicing. The young fruit is short, straight, square ended 
and medium deep zreen in color. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., 95c. 
143 NATIONAL PICKLING. Due to its remarkable solidity and 
heavy yields, this is today one of the favorite pickling sorts. It is just 
as firm after pickling as before. Is early, dark rich green color, 
straight and symmetrical, and can be used when very small. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1%4 lb., 95c. 
144 NICHOLS’ MEDIUM GREEN. A variety intermediate in length 
between the White Spine and Long Green, producing straight, medium 
sized cylindrical fruits of dark green color, which are most excellent 
for slicing and extremely popular for pickling. Vines vigorous, pro- 
ductive. A very profitable variety for canners and commercial growers 
for late crop. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 lb., 95c. 
145 EARLY GREEN CLUSTER. 
clusters; prolific; fine for bottling. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 95c. 
146 WHITE WONDER. Fruit, produced in clusters, is symmetrical, 
short, blocky, and rounded at both ends; color ivory-white from time 
of forming until maturity: moderately productive. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 lb., $1.25. 
KALE or Borecole 
A popular crop for fall, winter and spring use as “greens.’”’ In addi- 
tion to its table use it is a splendid soil improver and very nutritious 
as a grazing crop for cattle, hogs or sheep. 
Culture. In this section it is usually sown broadcast from the middle 
of August to the middle of October at the rate of 3 to 4 pounds to the 
acre. Scotch Kale is sown earlier and when very early is usually sown 
in drills. In the spring, seed can be sown in February, March and April. 
Spring sown Kale requires 5 to 6 pounds to the acre and Smooth Kale 
should have 6 to 8 pounds to the acre. 
164 BLUE CURLED SCOTCH or BLOOMSDALE. Dark blue- 
green and very curly. One of the most handsome varieties. On account 
of the short stems, the leaves rest practically on the ground. The 
leaves are wide-spread and plumelike, very dense, dark blue-green, and 
retain their color after cutting. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1% I1b., 90c. 
165 DWARF SIBERIAN. A vigorous growing sort of spreading 
habit. its green foliage having a distinctive bluish tinge or bloom. 
Very hardy and a favorite in many sections for greens and extensively 
grown for forage. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 60c. 
166 DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. A finely curled, spread- 
ing, low-growing variety, which is very popular in many trucking 
centers, especially in the East. The leaves are attractive, bright green 
color and beautifully curled, which makes it excellent for garnishing. 
It must be sown earlier than other sorts; usually from July until end 
of August, or can be sown in March. Can be sown either in drills or 
broadcast. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c. 
167 TALL GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Leaves green, beautifully 
curled and wrinkled—grows about 2 feet in height; hardy, being im- 
proved by frost. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 Ib., 90c. 
GARLIC 
(See page 22.) 
HERBS 
Belong in Every Garden, 
(See page 23.) 
Short and prickly; bearing in 
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