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Golden 
CAULIFLOWER 
FINE DANISH GROWN STOCK 
(1 oz. of seed will produce 3,000 plants) 
Pkt, 15¢ 
CULTURE—Sow the seed in January in 
hotbeds, flats or pots, When plants are 
large enough transplant 3 inches apart. 
When the ground Is warm transplant in 
the garden 2\% feet apart. Water freely 
In dry weather. A second sowing of early 
varieties can be made In May or June for 
fall crop. 
EARLY SNOWBALL. The best variety 
for general use. Of dwarf habit, and pro- 
duces fine, large, white heads in a very 
short time. Always tender and sweet. 
DANISH DRY WEATHER. A new strain 
developed in Denmark to stand hot, dry 
weather. It matures later than the Snow- 
ball, producing large, solid, pure white 
heads of excellent quality. 
Bantam 

Early Snowball 
SWEET CORN 
CULTURE—!Zz-Ib. will plant 100 hills. 
Sweet Corn varies greatly in hardiness, 
earliness, size and sweetness. The early 
sorts grow only 3 to 5 feet high and may 
be planted when the trees are starting 
out In leaf, in rows 3 feet apart, making 
the hills about 1 ft. apart. The later and 
sweeter varieties are more tender and 
should not be planted until the trees are 
in full leaf or the seed will rot in the 
ground, Plant garden corn in rows 3 feet 
apart, making the hills 18 inches apart 
in the rows. Apply 2 Ibs. (1 quart) of 
Vigoro for each 50 feet of row, mixing it 
thoroughly with soil before planting seeds. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. 105 Days. 
The standard and best sweet corn. Ears 
8 to 9 inches long, 16 to 18 rowed, with a 
very deep, sweet grain. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN HYBRID. 86 
Days. Is the finest type hybrid we have 
ever seen. It is outstanding for its pro- 
ductiveness, drouth resistance and uni- 
grap ad ten vigorous growth. Pkt., 15c; 
Ib., 50c. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (Shoe Peg). 93 
Days. An especially fine quality corn. 
Bars 7 to 8 inches long, cob small, white 
and densely covered with long, slender, 
white grains, without row formation. 
Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN HYBRID. 90 
Days. Same season as Country Gentleman 
but aa yielder in poor years, Pkt., 15¢; 
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GOLDEN COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. 90 
Days. By crossing Country Gentleman 
and Golden Bantam, this late variety was 
produced, with the flavor of Bantam and 
the size and kernel of Country Gentle- 
man. An excellent late yellow. Pkt., 10c; 
Ib., 35c. 
GOLDEN BANTAM. 85 Days. Early, 
golden yellow and of the finest quality. 
Ears 8 rowed and 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt., 
10c; Ib., 35c. 
ADAM’S EARLY. 90 Days. Not a sugar 
corn, but largely grown for early_ use; 
hardy, standing early planting and the 
thick, hard husks preventing entrance of 
the corn worms. Ears 7 to 8 inches long, 
12-rowed. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c. 
GOLDEN SUNSHINE. 80 Days. Of the 
Golden Bantam type but a week to 10 
days earlier. Ears 12-rowed. kernels 
broad, yellow and sweet. Pkt., 10c; Ib., 35c. 
TRUCKER’S FAVORITE. Best roasting 
ear; not a true Sugar Corn. Stalks about 
8 ft. tall, ears are of a medium length 
and thickness, average 7 to 8 inches, with 
12 or 14 rows. Kernels are white. Pkt., 
10cs) ib, soc. 
GOLDEN CROSS. Here is a fine new 
variety that is an improvement in every 
way over the ordinary Golden Bantam. 
A week later than Golden Bantam; grows 
4% to 5 feet tall. Ears are larger and 
longer, and have 10 to 14 or 16 rows of 
tender, rich, full-flavored yellow kernels, 
somewhat lighter than regular Bantam. 
Produces almost twice the yield of Golden 
Bantam and in every way is a wonderful 
new Sweet Corn. Pkt., 15¢; Ib., 50c. 
CELERY, 
Oz. 
15c 50c 
CULTURE—Sow In beds In February 
or March and keep them well watered. 
Transplant to moist, mucky soil; 6 Inches 
apart in 12-inch rows. Earth up two or 
three times. Cover with straw from se- 
vere weather, with boards on top; 1 ounce 
of seed produces 2,000 plants. 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING DWARF. 
118 Days. This sort is without doubt the 
finest early celery in cultivation. Hand- 
some golden yellow color. 
GOLDEN PLUME or WONDERFUL. 112 
Days. Resembles Golden Self Blanching, 
somewhat earlier, larger and more disease 
resistant than other yellow celeries. 
IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. 112 Days. 
A very early, handsome variety. A popu- 
lar sort for first early market. 
GIANT PASCAL. 135 Days. A compact, 
vigorous, productive variety and one of 
the best for winter use. 
Pkt. 

CANADIAN 
SWEET CORN 
This is a local grown corn produced 
from seed which originally came from 
Canada and known locally as Cana- 
dian Sweet Corn. A white grain sweet 
corn. Plant in rows at least 30 inches 
apart each way, two or three kernels 
to hill. Do not sucker as it stools out, 
making 4 to 12 stalks to each hill. 
Plant at least six rows; if only a 
small plot of ground, make them 
short. Save seed from the center 
rows. We have a number of very fa- 
vorable reports on this corn. At least 
try a small plot. Lb., 50c. 
SWISS CHARD 
LUCULLUS. An improved type of Chard. 
Of more upright growth than the Silver 
variety; leaves  yellowish-green, fairly 
crumpled, mid-rib and veins white; stalks 
thick, broad and flat and as large as 
rhubarb. Pkt., 9c; oz., 15c; '% Ib., 50c. 
CHIVES 
Used for seasoning; has strong onion 
flavor. Very early, lives forever. Clump 
of roots, 15c each; $1.00 per dozen. By 
mail, 10c a dozen extra. 
CHICORY 
renee ROOTED or COFFEE. 
8. 
when dried, roasted and ground. 
15c; oz., 20c. 
Sow in 
Roots used in adulterating pouer 
COLLARDS 
Pkt., 5c; '4 Ib., 30c. 
Plant two to three feet high, forming 
a cluster of tender leaves at the top of 
its rather long stem. 
CRESS 
CURLED or PEPPER GRASS. Very 
hardy, fast growing annual which _ pro- 
duces a good supply of attractive, finely 
curled dark green foliage for garnishing 
and of a pleasant pungent flavor. Pkt., 10c. 
WATER CRESS. 50 Days. Will only 
thrive well when the roots are submerged 
in water; grows best along banks of 
small running streams. Pkt., 10c. 

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