Chantenay Carrot 
Archias’ Improved 
Extra Long Green Cucumber 
Archias’ Prolific Cucumbers 
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very Best for Table and Pickling. 
CULTURE: Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of frost has passed, as the 
plants are very tender and the least frost will damage or kill them. Plant in hills 
or rows 4 feet apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each hill; make soil very rich. For pickles, 
plant from June to middle of July. % oz., to 25 hills; 2 lbs. to 1 acre. 
BURPEE HYBRID CUCUMBER. Is a new white spine, slicing type Cucumber, 
large fruits of which are ready for use in 60 days. Vines dark green, pone ( ‘ELER y 
lived, bear an abundance of well formed, rich dark green fruits of hand- 
some appearance—8 in. long, 244 in. wide, blunt ends, with small seed 
cavity and crisp white flesh of excellent quality and delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 70c; 4% oz., $2.50. 
Prices: Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c; 1% Ib., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Carrots—Celery—Cucumbers 
Archias’ Select Table Carrots 
Rich in Vitamins. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE: Sow the early sorts in March and April, in drills 1 inch deep and 14 inches apart; 
thin out to 2 inches. For main crop sow in May or beginning of June. Care should be taken at all 
times to see that the soil is firm over the seeds, either by means of feet, roller or garden drill. Slug 
Shot dusted over the ground will prevent maggots. 
CHANTENAY or MODEL. Popular for home and market. 70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half- 
long roots, 544 in. long and 24% in. thick at the top, gradually tapering to a distinctly stump end. 
Of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 65c; Ib., $1.85. 
LONG TYPE CHANTENAY. Long, coreless. 70 days. Finest of all. Deep reddish orange color 
throughout. The yellow ring around inside core has been bred out and sweeter, richer flavor 
acquired. Otherwise similar to Chantenay. Ideal for home gardens, market and shipping. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 1/4 lb., 90c. 
IMPERATOR, 75 days. An exceptionally heavy yielder; always smooth and uniform. The roots are 
8 to 9 in. long, 2 in. across the shoulder, tapering to a rather blunt end. Skin is rich orange-red; 
flesh is very deep orange. In demand for home gardens, freezing; sweet, tender. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 65c; lb., $1.85. 
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. 85 days. If left to reach full growth, roots will measure 10 to 
12 in. long and 2 in. thick at the shoulder, slightly tapering to a point. Deep orange skin and 
bright red-orange flesh. A heavy cropper and a perfect winter keeper. 
Pkt., 10c; Y2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
DANVERS HALF LONG. 75 days. Well known main crop or late Carrot, of great uniformity. Deep 
orange-red roots are 7 to 742 in. long and 2 to 24 in. in diameter, tapering gradually toward the 
blunt end. Is bright orange, fine grained, tender, rich in flavor, and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; Y2 oz., 15c; oz., 25<; 1% Ib., 60c; lb., $1.75. 
TOUCHON. 70 days. From the time it is finger size and thinned out of the row in early spring, 
until it reaches full growth in the autumn, this variety excels in flavor, tenderness, even in yield, for 
home gardens. Its slender shape permits growing closer than thicker types and decreases the core 
which all carrots have even though you may not see it. Its flesh is fine grained, sweet and has bright 
orange coloring. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Y%4 1b., 90c. 
RED HEART. (Red Core Chantenay). 70 days. It has no visible core, but its rich red coloring is even 
throughout the flesh. The top is very strong, hence ideal for bunching. The root is of medium 
length, blunt, smooth and easily prepared for serving. Pkt., 10c; 2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 1% Ib., 90c. 
Archias’ 
One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of 
row; 4 ounces to the acre. 
CULTURE: Celery is slow to 
SURE CROP HYBRID CUCUMBER. Another first generation hybrid of the 
white spine type maturing in 58 days. Fruits slender and blunt-ended, 8 to 9 in. 
long, 244 in. in diameter. Dark green color, flesh white, crisp, and tender, ex- 
cellent flavor. Extremely vigorous and productive. Resistant to mosaic, and downy 
mildew. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 55c; Y2 oz., $1.75; oz., $2.75. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 55 davs. Fruits uniformly ‘straight and hand- 
some. 7 in. long, 24% in. thick. Deep green skin, excellent for slicing. 
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. 60 days. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. 
thick, and more or less warted. Very prolific. Beautiful glossy green skin and 
pure white, solid flesh. A general purpose Cucumber, popular for pickles or 
slicing; a black spine Cucumber, extremely popular for market, the fruits being 
marketable when only about half grown. 
DAVIS’ PERFECT. 58 days. Shapely white spine type. 9 to 10 in., deep green. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT. 58 days. A favorite for home or market; good producer, of 
the highest quality. At best table size, fruits are 8 in. long and 2!4 in. in 
diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark green in color. Its even, deep color 
and symmetrical shape are outstanding characteristics; greatly resembles the large, 
handsome, hothouse Cucumbers offered at high prices. 
NEW EVERBEARING. 42 days. Early and prolific, popular for pickles. Will 
bear over a long season. Very productive. 
BOSTON PICKLING. 58 days. Our most popular pickling Cucumber. The 
fruits are short, smooth, bright green. 
EARLY CLUSTER. 52 days. Short, chunky, medium green, 5 to 6 in. long. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Produces large crops of burrlike fruits. 
Used for pickling or relish. 
BLACK DIAMOND or STAYS GREEN. 54 days. White Spine, straight 614 to 
744 in. long—blunt ended, deep green—fine for home use, 
NATIONAL PICKLE. 44 days. Makes finest crop uniform pickles. Very pro- 
ductive. Does not split or soften. 
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germinate and ample time must be 
given. Sow thinly, cover lightly 
and keep constantly moist. When 
seedling plants are 3 inches high, 
clip for stocky growth or else 
transplant. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCH- 
ING. Perfectly solid, of 
fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 
14 Ib., $1.50. 
GIANT PASCAL. A mam- 
moth variety growing in 
favor. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45c; 
4 Ib., $1.50. 
CELERY PLANTS. Field- 
grown. 
25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 
100 for $2.00; 500 for 
$7.50, postpaid. 
Giant Pascal Celery 
