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2 pounds to the acre. 
cylindrical. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c. 
Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c. 
Price: Pkt. 5¢; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c. 
oz. 20¢; % Ib. 60c. 
crisp and tender. Price: Pkt. 5¢; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c. 
ABOVE PRICES ARE POSTPAID 
CULTURE—Cucumbers need a warm, rich soil and should 
not be planted in the open ground until danger of frost is 
over. Plant in hills 4 feet apart each way, thinning to 3 
or 4 of the strongest plants. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 
A&C (ACE) (65 days). A very fine dark green slicing 
variety, which retains its color after picking. The dark 
color is carried well around the blossom ends of the fruits 
which average about 10 inches in length, straight and 
LONG GREEN (70 Days)—The fruits are long, firm and 
crisp, excellent for slicing, or when small they are good 
for pickling. The vines are very sturdy and very produc- 
tive. The fruits are uniform in size and shape, slender, 
often a foot long, and very dark green. The best variety 
_ for sweet pickles. Price: Pkt. 5¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75c. 
LEMON (65 Days)—As its name indicates, the shape and 
color resemble a lemon. It is used for pickling and in 
salads and is entirely distinct from the plant known as 
Garden Lemon. Reaches edible size in less than 60 days. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN—Small! fruited pickling variety. 
THE “DAVIS PERFECT” (65 Days)—The ‘‘Davis Perfect’’ 
is of perfect form, large size and of finest color; is crisp, 
delicious, and almost seedless. This fine variety comes 
- from the originator of the Davis Wax Bean, is one of the 
most valuable varieties for home or market. Price: Pkt. 5c; 
EARLY WHITE SPINE (60 Days) —-One of the most popu- 
lar early cucumbers. Price: Pkt. 5¢; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c. © 
BOSTON PICKLING (55 Days? ~-A very productive variety; 
extensively grown for pickles. the truits are bright green, 
of medium size, smooth ard symmetrical. The flesh is 
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SWEET CORN 
CULTURE—Do not plant until all danger of frost is past. 
Plant in hills 18 inches apart, rows 3 feet apart. Alt 
suckers should be removed. Have green corn throughout 
the season by planting a variety. Plant in the following 
order: Golden Sunshine, Golden Bantam, Stowell’s Ever- 
green. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE (74 Days)—Earlier than Golden Ban- 
tam, stalks about 5 ft. The quality is good and ears aver- 
age 5 to 6 inches. A desirable yellow variety for a first 
early. Price: Pkt. 10c; 14 Ib. 20c; Ib. 35c¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50. 
Postpaid. 
EARLY MINNESOTA (75 Days)—This old and deservedly 
popular white variety is one of the best early sorts for 
the market and home gardener. Price: Pkt. 10c; 1 Ib. 
20c; 1 Ib. 35c; 5 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. 
GOLDEN BANTAM (8 Rowed) 79 Days—Sweet corn to 
most home gardeners. means Golden Bantam. It is also 
used extensively by market gardeners and for canning. Is 
medium early, dependable and excellent quality. Ears are 
about 6 inches long and at least two ears on each stalk. 
Can be planted earlier than other sugar corn. Price: Pkt. 
10c; 14 Ib. 20¢; 1 Ib. 35¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. 
EARLY GOLDEN SWEET (70 Days)—Very prolific for so 
early a variety. Ears 614 inches long, 12 rowed, of excel- 
lent quality; 10 to 12 days earlier than Golden Bantam. 
Price: Pkt. 10¢; 12 Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 35c¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50, post- 
paid. ; 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN (95 Days)—Remarkable for re- 
maining a long time in a fresh condition suitable for the 
table. Hardy and productive and the best for late variety 
for general use. Price: Pkt. 10c; 1 Ib. 20c; Ib. 35c; 
5 Ibs. $1.50. Postpaid. 
IMPROVED GOLDEN BANTAM (84 Days)—A _ develop- 
ment from Golden Bantam. Ears 10 to 14 rowed, uniform 
and attractive. Kernels golden yellow, medium wide, deep, 
sweet and fine flavor. Remains tender longer than regular 
8-rowed Bantam, and is a desirable variety for canning. 
Price: Pkt. 10¢c; 14 Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 35c¢; 5 Ibs. $1.50, postpaid. 
GOLDEN GIANT (88 Days)—A cross of Golden Bantam 
and Howling Mob. This is the largest of the yellow vari- 
eties, the ears measuring up to 8 inches long. The cob is 
small and contains from 12 to 18 rows of long, thick 
grains. Corn sweet and of very fine flavor and is becoming 
very popular. Price: Pkt. 10c; 1 Ib. 20c; Ib. 35¢; 5 Ibs. 
$1.50. Postpaid. 
HYBRID SWEET CORN 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM, HYBRID (85 Days)—One of 
the most extensively used Hybrid sweet corns. Resistant 
to wilt disease. Average length of ears 7 to 8 inches, 10 to 
14 rowed. Excellent for market and home gardens, also 
for canning. Price: Pkt. 15¢; 1 Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50c, post- 
paid. 
MAR.CROSS—One of the best Hybrids for market and 
home gardens. 8 to 10 days earlier than Golden Bantam. 
Stalks are short but sturdy. Ears 7 inches long with cream- 
yellow broad kernels of good quality. Price: Pkt. 15c; 
Y Ib. 30c; 1 Ib. 50c. Postpaid. 
