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SEEDSMEN SINCE 
@.W. WOOD & SONS - 
1 oz. plants 50 hills 
2 Ibs. plant an acre 
Plant when the weather becomes settled warm, not over an inch 
deep, in hills four feet apart each way. The hills should be previ- 
ously prepared by mixing well-rotted manure with the soil. Put 
ten seeds in each hill, thin out to four plants, and give frequent 
but shallow cultivation. For pickling, plant in June or July. 
(60 Days)—The last word in color, 
200. A & Cc OF Colorado being that intense dark green de- 
manded by market growers. The fruits are about 10 inches long, 
2 to 2% inches thick, straight and symmetrical. The vines are 
vigorous growers and disease resistant. A grand shipper and 
equally desirable in the home garden for slicing and pickling 
cucumbers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 2-l1b. lots $1.90 
per lb.; 5-Ib. lots $1.80 per lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. 
p) 2 (60 Days)—The name Earligreen is 
189. Wood’s Earligreen descriptive of its earliness and its 
fine, rich dark emerald green color it holds long after picking. 
9 in. or more in length, 2% in. in diameter,.perfectly straight, 
well filled at both ends, tapering slightly. The quality is extra 
good. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.90 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per 1b., postpaid. 
(London Long Green). (70 
196. Improved Long Green Days)—Our fine strain produces 
uniformly slender dark-green fruits about 12 in. long. Young 
fruits are just right for pickles, larger ones for slicing. The 
most universally grown cucumber in home gardens. Pkt. 10c}; 
0z. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.90 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 
per 1lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.70 per 1b., postpaid. 
(60 Days)—Very early and prolific; a heavy 
192. Staygreen yielder of uniformly handsome fruits 7 to 8 
inches long that are a beautiful dark green color from end 
to end. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 1b. 50c; lb. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per 
Ib.; 5-l1b. lots $1.55 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per lb., postpaid. 
(65 Days)—Few cucumbers hold their dark 
194. Early Fortune (%° ? color better; it does not yellow till 
almost dead ripe. It is decidedly early, makes fruits about 9 
inches long, and is crisp and tender; a fine yielder. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; %4 lb. 50c; 1b. $1.75; 2-lh. lots $1.65 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per lb., postpaid. 
H EARLY SHORT GREEN or BOSTON 
197. Green Prolific Pickering. (65 Days) An early and 
prolific cucumber grown principally for pickling. Fruits 4 to 5 
inches long when in table condition; dark green and of fine qual- 
ity. Will continue bearing if kept gathered. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
¥ lb. 50c; 1b. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per lb.; 
10-lb. lots $1.50 per lb., postpaid. : 
*., Or BURR. (60 Days)—For pickling. Pkt. 10c; 
201. Gherkin oz. 15c; 4% 1b. 50c; lb. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per 1b.: 
5-lb. lots $1.55 per lb.; 10-1b. lots $1.50 per lb., postpaid. 
WOOD'S CUCUMBE 
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1879 - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
Plant 
April to July 
1 (60 Days)—-For the home garden. Pure 
202. White Wonder white at all stages of growth; the quality 
is fine. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 2-1b. lots $1.90 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. 
1 ; (60 Days)—For generations the fa- 
191. Early White Spine vorite cucumber for the home gar- 
den. 
Dark green fruits 7 to 8 inches long; early and prolific. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; %4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per 1h.; 
5-lb. lots $1.55 per 1lh.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per lh., postpaid. 

Straight 8 Cucumber 
: (60 Days)—This outstanding variety produces 
193. Straight 8 Symmetrical, cylindrical fruits 8 to 9 inches 
long and about 1% inches in diameter. Fruits are well rounded 
at the ends, deep green when ready to use, and free from objec- 
tionable striping. The flesh is tender, crisp and of fine flavor. 
Ideal for both home and market gardens and especially fine for 
shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 60c; lb. $2.00; 2-lb. lots $1.90 
per lb.; 5-1b. lots $1.80 per 1b.; 10-lb. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. 
(55 Days)—Very early; bears clus- 
198. Early Green Cluster ters of two and three. If kept 
gathered, the vines will continue to set fruit. Just the right 
size and shape for pickles. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; 44 lb. 50c; lb. $1.75; 
2-lb. lots $1.65 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per 1b.; 10-lb, lots $1.50 per 
lb., postpaid. 
. . : —Exceptionally fine for the produc- 
190. National Pickling tion of high grade pickles; straight 
dark green and well shaped, Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 44 1b. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 
2-lb. lots $1.65 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per lh.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per 
lb., postpaid. 
An ounce proances EGG PLAN March and 
CULTURE—Plant in hotbed in February or March. When 2 inches 
high, transplant to pots, boxes or in the beds 3 to 4 inches apart, 
and when frost is past, set out 3 feet apart in a deep, rich loamy 
soil. Seeds germinate slowly. 
No. 206. Black Beauty 
large, thick, lustrous, pur- 
plish-black fruits .of the 
finest quality. The color is 
uniform over the entire 
fruit. The fruits set free- 
ly; it holds its color ex- 
ceptionally well; free from 
thorns. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 
4, 1b. $1.60; lb. $6.00; 2-1b. - 
lots $5.75 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
$5.50 per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
$5.25 per lb., postpaid. 
No. 207. Florida High 
[125 Days] —An un- 
Bush usually heavy bearer, 
the fruits being produced 
high off the ground pre- 
vents rot, a decided advan- ; 
tage in wet seasons. The; 
dark purple glossy fruits 
are slightly longer than 
thick; bears profusely and 
continuously; disease re- 
sistant. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 45c; 
Y% Ib. $1.60; lb. $6.00; 2-1b. 
lots $5.75 per 1b.; 5-lb. lots 
$5.50 per Ilb.; 10-lb. lots 
$5.25 per lb., postpaid. 
EGG PLANTS—See page 25. 
[120 Days]—Nearly two weeks earl- 
ier than any other variety, producing 







Black Beauty Egg Plant 
Plant March, April 
May, August and 
September. 
ENDIV 

Broad-Leaved Batavian Green Curled 
Beginning in March, plant ezch month till September in 18-inch 
drills and thin out to one foot apart. When nearly grown, tie up 
the outer leaves to blanch the heart, but do it when the plants are 
dry. In dry seasons give plenty of water. 
No. 210. GREEN CURLED [90 Days].—The hardy, rich green en- 
dive; blanches readily to creamy white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
% Ib. 50c; 1b. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.40 per lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.30 per Ih.; 
10-lb. lots $1.20 per lb., postpaid. 
No. 211. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN or ESCAROLLE [95 Days] 
—A crisp and tender endive for salads or for boiling like greens. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 15c; %4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.40 per Ihb.; 
5-lb. lots $1.30 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.20 per lb., postpaid. 
GOURD Plant May and June. Plant in hills after frost 
is past and cultivate like squash. 
No. 216. DIPPER—For making dippers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
No. 214. NEST-EGG—A good nest-egg; lasts for years. Pkt. 10c; 
0z. 25¢c. 
No. 217. MIXED GOURDS—Small varieties, mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

