CARROTS—CELER Y—CUCUMBERS 
Archias’ Select Table Carrots 
eS Rice in Vitamins. 
ne ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
Hem, eae Sow the early sorts in March and April, in drills 1 inch deep and 14 inches apart; 
thin out to 2 inches. For main crop sow in May or beginning of June. Care should be taken at all 
times to see that the soil is firm over the seeds, either by means of feet, roller or garden drill. Slug 
Shot dusted over the ground will prevent maggots. 
CHANTENAY or MODEL. Popular for home and market. 70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half- 
long roots, 54% in. long and 2% in. thick at the top, gradually tapering to a distinctly stump end. 
Of fine texture, and very sweet. kt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 50c; lb., $1.50. 

LONG TYPE CHANTENAY. Long, coreless. 70 days. Finest of all. Deep reddish orange 
color throughout. The yellow ring around inside core has been bred out and sweeter, richer 
flavor acquired. Otherwise similar to Chantenay. Ideal for home gardens, market and shipping. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 0z., 15c; 0z., 25c; 1/4 lb., 90c. 
Heuocs trices Heth Beier ep maa neayy yielder; always smooth and uniform. The roots are 
flesh is very deep orange. In demand for Teed aan Henares at ae site cunst tt 
ARCHIAS’ IMPROVED LONG, ORANGE. Bo dayne igvrenpansy aerated ees ected 
and bright orange-red flesh. A heavy pert peach CE bel aan beecat oan be Piece sear 
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blunt end. Is bright orange, fineecained ae ge a Tease aa aot ad! atthe fo 
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a ‘ / im. across; fine grained and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
$E€E€D-LESS-§$. Y) This Hormone Spray to make Tomatoes, Cucum- 
e bers, Peppers, and Eggplant seedless, earlier and 
HORMONE SPRAY more abundant, proved its worth to the gardening 
public. It is also catching on with commercial 
growers, who have found its fruit-setting ability very profitable on Cucumbers and Tomatoes in the 
field and under glass. 4-oz. package (treats 50 plants), 50c; 8 ozs., $1.00, postpaid. 




Chantenay Carrot 

Archias’ Improved 
Extra-Long Green Cucumber 
Archias’ Prolific Cucumbers 
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very Best for Table and Pickling. 
CULTURE: Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of frost has passed, as the 
plants are very tender and the least frost will damage or kill them. Plant in hills 
or rows 4 teet apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each hill; make soil very rich. For pickles, 
plant from June first to midlde of July. % oz. to 25 hills; 2 lbs. to 1 acre. 
Prices: Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 15c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.90. 
Archias’ 
CELERY 
One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of 
row; 4 ounces to the acre. 
CULTURE: Celery is slow to 
germinate and ample time must be 

NEW HYBRID CUCUMBER. Is a new white spine, slicing type Cucumber, 
large fruits of which are ready for use in 60 days. Vines dark green, long- 
lived, bear an abundance of well-formed, rich dark green fruits of hand- 
some appearance—8 in. long, 244 in. wide, blunt ends, with small seed 
cavity and crisp white flesh of excellent quality and delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 70c. 

ARCHIAS’ EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 55 days. Fruits uniformly straight 
and handsome. 7 in. long, 24 in. thick. Deep green skin, excellent for slicing. 
Early, free bearer. 
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. 60 days. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. 
thick, and more or less warted. Very prolific, Beautiful glossy green skin and 
pure white, solid flesh. A general purpose Cucumber, popular for pickles or 
slicing; a black spine Cucumber, extremely popular for market, the fruits being 
marketable when only about half grown. 
DAVIS PERFECT. Crisp and tender. 58 days. Shapely white spine type. 9 to 
ie in., 2 in. thick; deep green; white flesh solid, brittle and tasty. Heavy pro- 
ucer. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT. 58 days. A favorite for home or market; good producer, of 
the highest quality. At best table size, fruits are 8 in. long and 2% in. in 
diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark green in color. Its even, deep color 
and symmetrical shape are outstanding characteristics; greatly resembles the large, 
handsome, hothouse Cucumbers offered at high prices. 
ARCHIAS’ NEW EVERBEARING. 52 days. Early and prolific, popular for 
pickles. Will bear over long season. Very productive. 
BOSTON PICKLING. 58 days. Our most popular pickling Cucumber. The 
fruits are short, smooth, bright green. 
EARLY CLUSTER. 52 days. Short, chunky, medium green, prickly fruits, 5 to 
6 in. long and 214 in. thick when full grown, ends distinctly blunt, juicy crisp 
white flesh. The fruits are excellent for pickling. Early and prolific. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Produces large crops of burrlike fruits. 
Used for pickling or relish. 
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given. Sow thinly, cover lightly 
_and keep constantly moist. When 
seedling plants are 3 inches high, 
clip for stocky growth or else 
transplant. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCH- 
ING. Perfectly solid, of 
fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 
14 Ib., $1.50. 
GIANT PASCAL. A mam- 
moth variety growing in 
favor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 
14 Ib., $1.50. 
CELERY PLANTS. Field- 
grown. 
25 for 40c; 50 for 75c; 
100 for $1.35; 500 for 
$4.75, postpaid. 

Giant Pascal Celery 
