ey eee eo Oiee SONS seo SEEDS MEN SITNCE’1879 -- RICHMOND, VIRGINTA 
WOOD'S CUCUMBER 27remeSctils, plant Apt Jl 
| Plant when the weather becomes settled warm, not over an inch deep, in hills 192. MARKETER (65 Days)—Very dark green fruits, 8 inches long, ta- 
’ four feet apart : i ; +e : 
| well-rotted PORT ARERAU SIL Bute icurcocde inven chek cahte cont toler Penny slightly at both ends. A handsome cucumber for market and 
plants, and give frequent but shallow cultivation. For pickling, plant in June or home use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.50; 2-Ib. lots $2.35 per 
duly. Ib.; 5-lb. lots $2.25 per Ib.; 10-lb. lots $2.15 per lb., postpaid. 
m7 199. PALMETTO CUCUMBER (65 Days)—A new downy mildew-resist- 196. IMPROVED LONG GREEN (London Long Green) (70 Days)— 
| ant cucumber introduced by the Clemson College Truck Experimental Our fine strain produces uniformly slender dark-green fruits about 12 
Station. The fruits are a vey dark green color and ote eight to nine in. long. Young fruit just right for pickles, larger ones for slicing. The 
inches long; the seed cavity is small and the flesh is excellent, the most universally grown cucumber in home gardens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
flavor is good. It is especially recommended for the home garden, V4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00; 2-Ib. lots $1.90 per Ib.; 5-Ib. lots $1.80 per Ib.; 
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| $1.90 per |b., postpaid. 


_ 206. BLACK BEAUTY (120 Days)—Nearly two weeks earlier than any 
coun earliness is not a factor, Pkt. 20c; !/9 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00; '/% |b. 10-Ib. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. 
200. A & C or COLORADO (60 Days)—Intense dark green demanded 193. STRAIGHT 8 (60 Days)—This outstanding variety produces Syne 
by market growers. Fruits are about 10 inches long, 2 to 2!/7 inches metrical, cylindrical fruits 8 to 9 inches long and about 2!/> inches in 
thick, straight and symmetrical. The vines are vigorous growers and diameter. Well rounded at the ends, deep green when ready fo, use, 
disease resistant. A grand shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/%4 Ib. 60c; Ib. ue Hae seoln pr een OSs ae jeaces eee of eee rer 
2:95. 2-Ib. | j oats. = 10-lb. : eal for home and market. Especially fine for shipping. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 
fe lb. acces 10 per Ib.; 5-Ib. lots $2.00 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.90 20c; '/4 |b. 60c; Ib. $2.25; 2-lb. lots $2.10 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $2.00 per 
: Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.90 per Ib., postpaid. 
194. EARLY FORTUNE (65 Days) — Few cucumbers hold their dark 
green color better; does not yellow till almost ripe. Decidedly early, 
fruits about 9 inches long, crisp and tender; a fine yielder. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; '/4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 2-Ib. lots $1.65 per Ib.; 5-Ib. lots $1.55 
per |b.; 10-Ib. lots $1.50 per Ib., postpaid. 
197. GREEN PROLIFIC (Early Short Green) (55 Days)—An early and 
prolific cucumber grown principally for pickling. Fruits 4 to 5 inches 

Wood's Earligreen Cucumber 
189. WOOD'S EARLIGREEN (60 Days) —The name Earligreen de- long when in table condition; dark green, fine quality. Will continue 
scribes its earliness and the fine, rich dark green color it holds long bearing if kept gathered. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '/4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 2-Ib. 
| after picking. 9 in. or more in length, 2!/) in. in diameter, perfectly lots $1.65 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per Ib.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per Ib., 
straight, well filled at both ends, tapering slightly. The quality is extra postpaid. 
eet ee Ib. 60c7 1b. $2.25; 2-1b. lots) $2.10 per |b: jog EARLY GREEN CLUSTER (55 Days)—Very early: bears: clusters 
| 5-lb. lots $2.00 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.90 per lb., postpaid. of two and three. If kept gathered, will continue to set fruit. The right 
/ 201. GHERKIN or BURR (60 Days)—For pickling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; dated chacott ck Pk : nf 3 . 
‘ pe for pickles. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 14% Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 
V4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00; 2-lb. lots $1.90 per |b.; 5-lb. lots $1.80 per lb.; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per lb.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per 
10-Ib. lots $1.70 per lb., postpaid. lb., postpaid. 
/ 202. WHITE WONDER (60 Days)—For the home garden. Pure white : ; , 
at all stages of Pine aie is fine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60; aos peal Nage ivan wpoamecab tora nusne! go picgesi 
_ $2.25: 2-lb. \ DMs ; (Beatoclbalo: straight, dark green and well shaped. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 50c; 
| Ib. $2.25; Z-1b. lots $2:10 per Ib; 5-tb. lots $2.00 per Ib 0 Ib. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots 
191. EARLY WHITE SPINE (60 Days)—Long the favorite cucumber for $150 per Ib., postpaid. 
home gardens. Dark green, 7 to 8 inches long; early and prolific. 195. BOSTON PICKLING (55 Days) — Very early, prolific, fine for 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per |b.; 5-lb. pickling. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 2-lb. lots $1.65 per 
lots $1.55 per Ib.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per Ib., postpaid. Ib.; 5-lb. lots $1.55 per Ib.; 10-lb. lots $1.50 per Ib., postpaid, 
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An ounce produces about 1,000 plants. Plant March, April, May, 
| EGG PLANT Plant February, March and April. EN DIVE August and September, 
| CULTURE—Plant in hotbed in February or March. When 2 inches high, trans- 
) plant to pots, boxes or in the beds 3 to 4 inches apart, and when frost is past, 
set out 3 feet apart in a deep, rich loamy soil. Seeds germinate slowly. 

other variety, producing large, thick 
the finest quality. The col- 
or is uniform over the en- 
| tire fruit. The fruits set 
| freely. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 
V4, |b. $1.60; Ib. $6.00; 
2-lb. lots $5.75 per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots $5.50 per Ib.; 
10-Ib. lots $5.25 per lb., 
| postpaid. 
207. FLORIDA HIGH 
| BUSH (125 Days) — An 
unusually heavy bearer. 
Fruits produced high off 
ground prevents rot. They 
are slightly longer than 
thick; bears profusely and 
continuously; disease re- 
sistant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 
V4 |b. $1.60; Ib. $6.00; 
2-lb. lots $5.75 per Ib.; 
5-lb. lots $5.50 per Ib.; 
lustrous, purplish-black fruits of 




Broad-Leaved Batavian Green Curled 

Beginning in March, plant each month till September in 18-inch drills and thin 
out to one foot apart. When nearly grown, tie up the outer leaves to blanch the 
heart, but do it when the plants are dry. In dry seasons give plenty of water. 
210. GREEN CURLED (90 Days) — The hardy, rich green endive; 
blanches readily to creamy white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢; '%4 Ib. 50c; Ib. 
$1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.40 per Ib.; 5-Ib. lots $1.30 per Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.20 
per |b., postpaid. 
211. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN or ESCAROLLE (95 Days)—A crisp 
10-lb. lots $5.25 per Ib., : and tender endive for salads or for boiling like greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
postpaid. Black Beauty Egg Plant 15c; '/4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 2-Ib. lots $1.40 per Ib.; 5-Ib. lots $1.30 per 
EGG PLANTS—See page 27. Ib.; 10-Ib. lots $1.20 per Ib., postpaid. 


