

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ous Vegetable Seeds 5 
Chicory 
Italian (Ciccoria Cataloga). Sometimes called Asparagus. Pkt. 10c., 14 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., 14 oz. 30c.. oz. 50c. 
Witloof (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 6 in. in row. In 
Fall roots should be lifted and leaves trimmed 114 in. from crown, remove side shoots and 
trim roots to about 9 in. Roots are then placed upright in trench 18 in. deep and 2 in. 
apart, fill trench with fine rich soil. A mulch of manure will hasten growth. Pkt. 10e., 
4 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 
shouid be n.ade at intervals from May to Julv 
HYBRID SWEET CORN 
Hybrid Corn shows a remarkable increase in vigor and yield as well as greater 
uniformity in ripening. 
Carmelcross (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 
favorite for market, canning and home use. 

Wels Ciitcore Lincoln (84 days). New midseason introduction of the Conn. Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station destined to be popular as the largest eared and best quality hybrid 
De lte’s Golden Gisccne of its season. Winner of All America Bronze Medal Award for 1942. 
Marcross (13x6)(74 days). Early wilt resistant, a new hybrid of strong growth with 
large well-filled ears. 10 to 14 rowed. 
Earligold (72 days). One of the early hybrids. The ears are 61% to 7 in. long and 
yellow Corn like Golden 
Bantam having ears almost 
twice as large and several 
L uniform, 12 to 16 rows with well filled tips. Excellent for home or market gardens. 
ya ea Thy rea sees Spancross (70 days). An early hybrid, highly resistant to wilt, 10 to 12 rowed, 
kernels golden yellow and sweet. 
$2.00. Silver Cross Bantam (86 days). An excellent white hybrid, sweet and flavorful 
Golden Bantam. Extremely ears 8 in. long with 12 to 14 rows of glistening white kernels. 
hardy, allowing _ earlier Above varieties: Pkt. 15¢., 14 Ib. 40c., lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.25 
planting than other varie- 
eties. Superior rich flavor. 
Pkt. 10c., 144 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 Ib. 25c., lb. 45e. 
5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Stowell’s Evergreen. One of the most popular varie- 
ties for main crop. Pkt. 10c., 144 Ib. 25e., lb. 45c., 
5 Ibs. $2.00. 
Black Mexican. Very sweet and superior quality. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 23c., Ib. 45c., 5 lbs. $2.00. 
Country Gentleman. The sweetest and most tender 
of all varieties. Pkt. 10c., 1 lb. 23c., lb. 45c., 
5 Ibs. $2.00. 
White Midget. A short growing Sweet Corn growing 214 
to 3 ft. in height with ears 4 to 5in. long. This is a very 
sweet little Corn. Highly recommended for small 
gardens. Pkt. 20c., 14 Ib. 50c. : sit 
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 Cucumbers TRO Teneo Gale 




: Cucumbers succeed best in warm, rich, sandy loam. 
SB iy aiad oy Decca uyoior three timex Plant when all danger of frost is past, in hills aout 4 feet 
A . ’ 7 apart h way; i i = 
Mea Cecares MET Crete ial aquatic Blan PEt. 126. part 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., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Vb. $1.25. 
Straight Eight. Fruit 8 in. long, straight and 
symmetrical. Rich dark green color. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 35¢e., 14 lh. $1.25. 
Improved White Spine. Thick, straight, smooth, 
shiny dark green, a general favorite for market 
orhome. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. $1.00. 
Boston Pickling. True stock: the best varietv for 
pickling. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. $1.00. 
Davis’ Perfect. Long, slender, rich dark green. 
Superb quality. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., V4 Wh. $1.25. 
Le eee Improved Long Green. 10 to 12 in. in length. - 
Cucumber. Improved White Spine dark green. Pkt. 10c.. oz. 35¢e., 4 Ib. $1.25. 
