PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ons Vegetable Seeds 5 

Chicory 
Italian (Ciccoria Cataloga). Sometimes called Asparagus. Pkt. 10c., 144 oz. 35c., 
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.75. 
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., 44 oz. 30c., oz. 50c. 
Witloot (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 14 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, fil) trench with fine rich soil. A mulch of manure will hasten growth. Pkt. 10c., 
l4 oz. 30c., oz. 50c. 
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 
soil up to the 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. 
Carmelecross (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 
Witloof Chicory favorite for market, canning and home use. 

Lincoln (84 days). New midseason introduction of the Conn. Agricultural Experi- 
De Lue’s Golden Giant. A ment Station destined to be popular as the largest eared and best quality hybrid 
yellow Corn like Golden of its season. Winner of All America Bronze Medal Award for 1942. 
Bantam having ears almost Marcross (13x6)(74 days). Early wilt resistant, a new hybrid of strong growth with 
twice as large and several large well-filled ears. 
days earlier. Pkt. 10c., Earligold (72 days). One of the early hybrids. The ears are 614 to 7 in. long and 
14 Ih. 25c¢., Ib. 45c., 5 lbs, uniform, 12 to 16 rows with well filled tips. Excellent for home or market gardens. 
$2.00. Silver es uate tear oe gov): An pollens si hybrid, sweet and flavorful 
: ears 8 in. long with 12 to 14 rows of glistening white kernels. 
Mice coe Above varieties: Pkt. 15¢., '5 Ib. 35c., Ib. 65c., 2 Ibs. $1.25, 5 Ibs. $3.00 
planting than other varie- 
eties. Superior rich flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., lb. 45c., 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
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. Pkt. 10c., 4 Ih. 25c., lb. 45c. 
5 lbs. $2.00. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. One of the most popular varie- 
ties for main crop. Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 25c., Ib. 45c. 
5 lbs. $2.00. 
Black Mexican. Very sweet and superior quality. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 45c., 5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Country Gentleman. The sweetest and most tender 
of all varieties. Pkt. 10c., 14 lb. 25c., Ib. 45c., 
5 lbs. $2.00. 
Midget. A short growing Sweet Corn growing 24% to 
3 ft. in height with ears 4to5in.long. This is a very 
sweet little Corn. Highly recommended for small 
gardens. White. Pkt. 20c., 14 lb. 50c. = rn 
Golden Midget. A real nice Sweet Corn of superior Corn, Golden Bantam 
quality. Ears 31% inches long, of a creamy yellow. 
Novelty of merit Pkt. 50c. 
Cress 
Extra Curled. Very fine; may be cut two or three times. 
Pkt. 10c. ; 
Watercress. Hardy perennial aquatic plant. Pkt. 15e. 




Cc b One pound to 50 hills 
ucum ers 2 pounds per acre 
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 pre- 
pared 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. 
A&C. A well known variety for market and home 
gardens. Fruits 8% in. long of a dark green color. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Straight Eight. [Fruit 8 in. long, straight and 
symmetrical. Rich dark green color. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 35¢e., 14 lb. $1.25. 
Improved White Spine. Thick, straight, smooth, 
shiny dark green, a general favorite for market 
or home. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 4 Ib. $1.00. 
Boston Pickling. True stock; the best variety for 
pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00. 
Davis’ Perfect. Long, slender, rich dark green. 
Superb quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.25 
: i a Improved Long Green. 10 to 12 in. in length. 
Petal Soraved White Spine dark green. Pkt. 10c.. oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.25. 
