PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 
GRD 
Vegetable Seeds 5 
Chicory 
Italian (Ciccoria Cataloga). Sometimes called Asparagus. 
Pkt. 10c., 4 oz. 35c., 
oz. 65ce., 14 Ib. $2.00. 
Large-rooted. The young leaves may be used as a Spring salad. Dried and prepared 
roots are used as a substitute for coffee. Sow early in Spring in drills 2 feet apart, thin- 
ning to 6in. Pkt. 10c., % oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
Witloof (French Endive). ‘The leaves and leaf stems are blanched and used as a salad. 
Sow seed in open ground in May in rows 18 in. apart. Thin plants to 6in. in row. In 
Fall roots should be lifted and leaves trimmed 114 in. from crown, remove side shoots and 
trim roots to about 9in. Roots are then placed upright in trench 18 in. deep and 2 in. 
apart, fill trench with fine rich soil. A mulch of manure will hasten growth. Pkt. 10c., 
% oz. 40c., oz. 75e. 
One pound to 150 hills; 
Sweet Corn twelve pounds per acre. 
Plant in hills 3 feet apart each way and five to six kernels in a hill. Hoe often and draw 
soilup tothe stem. Make ground rich with well rotted manure. For succession plantings 
should be made at intervals from May to July. 

HYBRID SWEET CORN 
Hybrid Corn shows a remarkable increase in vigor and yield as well as greater 
uniformity in ripening. 
Carmelcross (84 days). New hybrid of outstanding quality. Large 14-16 rowed 
ears of beautiful golden color and superior tenderness and flavor. 
Golden Cross Bantam (88 days). Deservedly the most popular main crop hybrid. 
Bright golden color, tenderness and fine flavor combine to make a universal 
favorite for market, canning and home use. 
Lincoln (84 days). New midseason introduction of the Conn. Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station destined to be popular as the largest eared and best quality hybrid 
of its season. Winner of All America Bronze Medal Award for 1942. 
Marcross (13x6) (74 days). Early wilt resistant, a new hybrid of strong growth with 
large well-filled ears. *«: Above varieties: 14 lb. 40c., lb. 70c., 2 lbs. $1.30, 

Witloof Chicory 
De Lue’s Golden Giant. A 
yellow Corn like Golden 
Golden Bantam having ears 
almost twice as large and 
several daysearlier. 1% lb. 
25c., lb. 45c., 2 Ibs. 85c. 
Golden Bantam. Extremely hardy, allowing earlier 
planting than other varieties. Superior rich flavor. 
1 lb. 25c., lb. 45c., 2 lbs. 85e. 
Whipple’s Early. Few days earlier than Golden Ban- 
tam; ears 7 to 8 in. long, 12 to 16-rowed; grows quite 
tall; excellent quality. 4 lb. 25c., lb. 45c., 2 Ibs. 85c. 
Golden Colonel. A late variety being a cross of Coun- 
try Gentleman and Golden Bantam, retaining the 
flavor of Bantam and the size and kernel of Country 
Gentleman. 4% Ih. 25c., Ib. 45c., 2 lbs. 85c. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. One of the most popular varie- 
ties for main crop. )% lb. 25c., Ib. 45c., 2 lbs. 85ce. 
Black Mexican. Very sweet and superior quality. 
14 Ib. 25c., lb. 45c., 2 Ibs. 85e. 
Country Gentleman. The sweetest and most tender 
of all varieties. 1% lb. 25c., lb. 45c., 2 lbs. 85c. 
Midget. A short growing Sweet Corn growing 244 to 3 ft. 
in height with ears 4 to 5in. long. Thisis avery sweet little 


Corn, Golden Bantam 
Corn. Highly recommended for small Victory Gardens. 
Pkt. 15ce., 14 lb. 590c. 
Grass, or Peppergrass 
A well-known pungent salad; 
sow at frequent 
cover very slightly; 
intervals to keep up. a succession; to 
be used before the flowers appear. 
Extra Curled. Very fine; may be cut two or three times. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c. 

Cucumber Improved White Spine 
One ounce to 50 hills; 
2 pounds per acre. 
Cucumbers 
Cucumbers succeed best in warm, rich, sandy loam. 
Plant when all danger of frost is past, in hills about 4 feet 
apart each way; the hills should be previously prepared by 
mixing thoroughly with the soil of each a shovelful of well- 
rotted manure; sow for pickling from the middle of June 
to the middle of July. 
Marketer. Bronze medal winner. A dark green 
Cucumber of the White Spine type. An ideal 
slicing variety. Pkt. 25e., 4 oz. 45c., oz. 85c. 
Straight Eight. Fruit 8 in. long, straight and 
symmetrical. Rich dark green color. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 30c., 14 lb. $1.05. 
Improved White Spine. Thick, straight, smooth, 
shiny dark green, a general favorite for market 
or home. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. $1.05. 
Early Russian. The earliest in cultivation; small 
and productive. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 
$1.05. 
Boston Pickling. True stock; the best variety for 
pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 44 lb. $1.05. 
Davis’ Perfect. Long, slender, rich dark green. 
Superb quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80c. 
Improved Long Green. 10 to 12 in. in length; 
dark green. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.05, 
lb. $3.20. ‘ 
Staysgreen. A very reliable variety. The fruits 
are 8 to 9 in. long, straight and smooth. Pkt. 
10c., oz. 25c., 14 Ib. 80ce. 
