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 Iater 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. 15 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts.; I4lb. $1 
Black Diamond (Stays-green). “It Stays Green.” 
Fruits grow 7144 to 81% 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. 
55 days. 
Cool and Crisp. Flesh crisp and tender. 60 days. 
Davis’ Perfect. Fruits are long and slim, very 
__ tender, and of fine flavor. 60 days. 
Fordhook Famous. Dark green fruits. Vigorous 
and productive. 60 days. 
Long Green. Dark green; long and crisp. 60 days. 
Selected White Spine Improved. Fine for cut- 
ting or pickles. 56 days. 
West India Gherkin. Very small. Used for pickles. 
60 days. 
English Forcing 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 long. 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 atout 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. 15 cts.; 
14,0z. 60 cts.; oz. $1 
Black Beauty. Large, round, deep purple fruits. 
Very early. 73 days. 
Early Long Purple. 
days. 
New York Spineless. 
days. 
New Hampshire. Hybrid low bush type. Much 
earlier than any other sort. 68 days. 
ENDIVE 
Chicoree Escarola o Endivia Endidien 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill 
Sow about the middle of April, in rows 114 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. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; I4lb. $1 
Green Curled. Standard variety for fall and winter 
crop. 65 days. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. $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. 
55 days. 
Early Purple Vienna. Good all-round sort. 52 days 
Each variety, pkt. 15 cts.; I,oz. 55 cts.; 
Oz. 
Hardy and productive. 70 
Early and productive. 76 
LEEK 
Potreau Puerr Lauch 
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. 15 cts.; oz. 55 cts.; oz. $1 
LYON 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. 
110 days. 
Prizetaker. Very large and long pure white stems. 
120 days. LE TUCE 
Laitue Lechuga Lattich 
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. 15 cts.; 140z. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
I4lb. $1 
BRONZE BEAUTY. (New.) 
The Winner of the Bronze Medal in the 1947 
All-America Selections of the Seed Trade Asso- 
ciation of North America. 
The Bronze Beauty Lettuce is tender, crisp 
and of unusually tasty, nut-litke flavor. Easy and 
quick to grow; usually ready for table 40 days 
after sowing. Ruddy bronze color. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. $1.50; oz. $2.50 

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. 20 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. 20 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 loose, 
crisp heads of deliciously flavored Lettuce. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
White Big Boston. Bright green outer leaves en- 
closing solid light green head. 
Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Paris White Cos. Upright in growth; color -pale 
Large; 
green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
MUSTARD 
Moutarde Mostaza Senfkraut 
White London. Leaves used for salad. 40 days. 
Oz. 20 cts.; 4lb. 50 cts.; lb. $1.50 
All seeds sent postpaid to any address 
for cash with order 

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