CUCUMBER 
Concombre Pepino Gurke 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 hills; 2 pounds, an acre 
Sow outdoor varieties early in spring, in hotbeds, 
and transplant to open ground when weather is 
suitable. For later crop, sow seed when weather be- 
comes settled, in hills 3 to 4 feet apart. They require 
a warm, rich soil, and should be watered liberally. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 4lb. $1 
Black Diamond (Stays-green). “It Stays Green.” 
Fruits grow 714 to 814 inches long, straight, 
blunt-ended; deep green skin. The flesh is pure 
white, refreshing and tasty. Matures in 54 days. 
Boston Pickling. Suitable for pickling or slicing. 
Cool and Crisp. Flesh crisp and tender. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fruits are long and slim, very 
tender, and of fine flavor. 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. Vigorous 
and productive. 
Long Green. Dark green; Jong and crisp. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for cutting 
or pickles. 
West India Gherkin. Very small. Used for pickles. 
English Cucumbers 
(Greenhouse-grown Seed) 
Sutton’s Delicacy. The best Cucumber for green- 
house culture. Fruits are dark green, well shaped 
and 16 to 18 inches Iong. Splendid flavor. Pkt. $1. 
Telegraph. A Cucumber of fine shape. Very pro- 
lific. Quick in growth. Pkt. 50 cts. 
EGGPLANT 
Aubergine Berengena Everpflanze 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants 
Sow in mild heat, about mid-March, and trans- 
plant June 1, setting the plants 214 feet apart. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 10 cts.; 
ILoz. 60 cts.; oz. $1 
Black Beauty. Large, round, deep purple fruits. 
Very early. 73 days. 
Early Long Purple. Hardy and productive. 
ee York Spineless. Early and productive. 76 
ays. 
New Hampshire. Hybrid low bush type. Much 
earlier than any other sort. 
ENDIVE 
Chicoree Escarola o Endivia Endidien 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April, in rows 11% feet 
apart, and thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Broad-leaved (Escarolle). Leaves long, broad, 
and succulent. A fine variety for winter salads. 
70 days. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $1 
Green Curled. Standard variety for fall and winter 
crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; \4lb. $1 
KOHLRABI 
Chou-Rave Colinabo Koblrabi 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Drill seeds in rows about 15 inches apart in May, 
and thin out to about 9 inches apart. 
Short-leaved White Vienna. Mild and delicate. 
days. 
Early Purple Vienna. Good all-round sort. 
Each variety, pkt. 10 cts.; \4oz. 45 cts.; 
oz. 75 cts. 




LEEK 
Poireau Puerr 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow in April and transplant in July into trenches 
of well-manured soil, about 20 inches between the 
plants. In warm weather, apply liquid manure. 
Any variety, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 45 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
HUNT?’S EXHIBITION. This is undoubtedly the 
largest of all Leeks. Flavor mild. 125 days. 
American Flag, or Broad London. Mildly 
flavored thick stems of excellent quality. The ° 
white portion extends well up the stalks. 125 days. 
Musselburgh (Scotch). Large and extra-fine. 
Prizetaker. Very large and long pure white stems. 
LETTUCE 
Lechuga 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
Sow the seed in hotbeds during February until 
the middle of March, afterward pricking off into 
flats or coldframes, leaving about 6 to 8 inches be- 
tween the plants. As soon as weather becomes suit- 
able, transfer to open ground and set out in rows 
1 foot apart, leaving 9 inches between plants. 
Standard prices, all varieties, except where 
noted, pkt. 10 cts.; 4%4oz. 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 
1A4lb. $1 
HUNT’S FAVORITE. The leaves are curled and 
the heart is crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Big Boston. Very large heads of excellent flavor. 
Fine for forcing in coldframes or open ground. 
Black-seeded Simpson. Produces large masses of 
curly, crisp leaves. Tender; of good flavor. 
Great Lakes. Especially valuable for summer, as 
it stands heat and sun. Heads are small and some- 
what flat. The leaves fold completely over the 
heads, which are solid before they attain full size. 
90 days. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Large, crisp, tender, early 
bunching variety. 
Iceberg. Splendid crisp sort. Few Lettuces resist 
the heat as well as Iceberg. 
Matchless. Splendid flavor. Excellent for hot 
weather. A cross between Cos and Cabbage 
Lettuce. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. $1 
May King. Extra-large, round, solid, very tender 
heads. 75 days. 
Mignonette. Small, russet-colored heads that are 
exceedingly tender. 
New York Giant. Bleaches naturally. 
crisp, tender. 83 days. 
Summer Triumph (Oakleaf). Produces Ioose, 
crisp heads of deliciously flavored Lettuce. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
White Big Boston. Bright green outer leaves en- 
closing solid light green head. 
Lauch 
Lattich 
Laitue 
Large; 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Paris White Cos. Upright in growth; color pale 
green. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 4U cts. 
MUSTARD 
Moutarde Mostaza Senfkraut 
White London. Leaves used for salad. 40 days. 
Oz. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; lb. $2 
Giant Southern Curled. Very large leaves. 
Oz. 30 cts.; 4lb. 85 cts.; lb. $2.50 
SPINACH MUSTARD. Rapid-growing with thick 
dark green leaves. Matures in 28 days. 
Oz. 25 cts.; I4lb. 75 cts. 
All seeds sent postpaid to any address 
for cash with order 
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