YOU CAN DEPEND ON Baatous Seeds 
CUCUMBERS, EGG PLANT, COLLARDS 
CUCUMBERS 
Imp’d Early White Spine 
CULTURE—For very early cucumbers, sow seed March 15th 
in a hotbed. When weather has become settled and warm, 
sow seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way. Thin out, 
leaving 4 of the strongest plants in each hill. Can be sown 
6 to 12 inches apart in rows 6 feet apart. They do best in 
rich loamy soil. For succession of this crop, make plantings 
at intervals until August 10. 
k*kk*kA and C — (68 days). For market as well as 
home use, this new Cucumber is rapidly becoming a 
true favorite. The long, slender, dark green fruits, are 
ready sellers at top market prices, it is a vigorous 
grower, disease resistant, averaging in length 9 to 10 
inches, straight and even in diameter and very pro- 
lific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.90. 
LONGFELLOW—(74 days). Those desiring an ex- 
tremely long, dark green cucumber should plant our 
Longfellow. It grows 12 to 14 inches long, 2 to 2% 
inches in diameter, is handsomely shaped and a beau- 
tiful dark green color. A splendid variety for slicing. - 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
LONG WHITE SPINE— (64 days). About ™ longer 
than the improved White Spine and holds its dark 
bluish green color well, remaining edible for a long 
period after picked. Very prolific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
% Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
*CHICAGO PICKLE — (58 days). A very popular 
variety for pickling, when ripe the fruit is medium 
size, blunt at both ends, black spine. Pkt. 10s; oz. 20c; 
Y% Ib. 55e; Ib. $1.65. 
GHERKIN (Small)—(60 days). Very small, some- 
what oval in shape, light green and covered with 
spines. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.50. 
*kxIMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE — (64 days). 
The very best Cucumber for early market. Will hold 
its intense dark green color better and remain edible 
longer than any other. strain of White Spine. The skin 
is smooth, fruits are uniform and symmetrical, 8 to 9 
inches long and with tapering ends. Flesh very firm 
and crisp. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60¢; Ib. $1.75. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—(68 days). An excel- 
lent cucumber for slicing or pickling. Fruit rich dark 
green, black spined; tapering at ends and slightly 
warted. 10 to 12 inches long when matured. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
SNOW’S PERFECTION PICKLE—(56 days). Some- 
what like the Chicago Pickle except it is smaller. It 
is one of the smoothest symmetrical pickle kind we 
know of and is highly recommended for its uniform 
early pickles. It is enormously productive. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 55c; Ib. $1.65. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT—(A1l American Selection). Ex- 
cellent for home or market. 8 inches long, 2 inches 
in diameter, blunt ended. Color is a deep rich green. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.90. 
MARKETER—(68 days). This recent introduction 
is one of the finest slicing cucumbers. Vigorous, pro- 
lific vines produce an extremely dark green, uni- 
formly cylindrical cucumber of excellent texture and 
flavor. Length 734 inches, diameter 24% inches. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.90. 
EGG PLANT 
1 Ounce Will Produce About 1,000 Plants. 
CULTURE—Thrives well in any good garden soil. Seeds should be sown in hotbeds 
about March 15th. Transplant to cold frames when plants are sufficiently large. If paper 
pots are used, they can be transplanted to open ground when soil becomes warm, with- 
out disturbing root system. They should be set about 2 feet apart in 3 to 3% feet rows. 
*BLACK BEAUTY—(80 days). A rich lustrous purplish black color. It is a 
distinct sort and a favorite where known. The plants are remarkably healthy 
in their growth and yield an abundance of large fruit. The fruits are entirely 
spineless and very attractive in appearance. Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c; 4 Ib. $2.00; 
Ib. $6.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE—(83 days). The large dark purplish fruit 
is heavy at the base, narrowing at the top. Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c; % Ib. $2.00; 
Ib. $6.00. 
COLLARDS 
Rich in Vitamins A and B-1 
GEORGIA—A very popular Southern vege- 
table, largely used in place of cabbage. It 
stands cold weather and will make a good 
crop on land too poor to make a crop of 
cabbage. Usually planted in June, July or 
ey August. Plant and cultivate same as cab- 
Rome toe eee) bage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 144 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.00. 
Black Beauty Georgia Collards 
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