Plant Perry’s Nonpareil Cucumber for Productiveness and Quality 
LATE VARIETIES— 
Continued 
Stowell’s Evergreen. A favorite late vari- 
ety. Ears 8 to 9 in. long with 12 to 16 rows 
of sweet white kernels. Unsurpassed for 
quality. Grows 71% ft. tall. 
Pkt. 20c., lb. 50c., 2 lbs. 95c., 6 lbs. $2.25 
POP CORN FOR SEED 
Mammoth Golden. 
Pkt. 20c., lb. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c. 
CROW REPELLENT 
(Crow Tox) 
Protects Corn against ravages of crows 
and other birds, and retards rotting of the 
seeds by excess moisture. Does not clog the 
planter. ; Y% pt. (1 bu. size) 50c.; 
pt. (2 bu. size) 75c., qt. (4 bu. size) $1.25 
CUCUMBERS 
1 oz. will plant about 50 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre 
Culture—Plant 10 seeds to a hill about 
May 15th, 4 feet apart each way. Thin to 
four plants. For pickles, plant during the last 
two weeks in June. For extra early fruits, 
plant in April under Hotkaps. (See page 37.) 
Perry's Nonpareil. This spendid dark 
green Cucumber has no equal for growing 
under glass and has proven superior as an 
outdoor variety. 9 to 11 in. fruits, heavily 
warted ribs and showing spines only on the 
tip end. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 
4 lb. $3.50, lb. $12.00 
Perry’s Special Hothouse (For forcing). 
The leading variety in this locality, having 
the uniform, dark green color, length and 
shape that market growers seek. Longer 
and darker than the famous Rawson’s Hot- 
house. Remarkably free from bottlenecks. 
Pkt. 25c., 4 oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 
4 |b. $2.25, lb. $8.00 
A &C. A superior and highly dependable 
variety for home gardeners producing 
quantities of smooth, straight, dark green 
fruit 81% in. long and 244 in. in diameter. 
The thick white flesh is tender, crisp and 
excellent in flavor. An ideal table variety 
maturing in about 68 days. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50 
Arlington White Spine. Leads as an at- 
tractive dark green, extra long, superior 
quality, white spine variety. Exception- 
ally good for outdoor planting, being very 
productive. Fruits 9 in. long. Pkt. 10c., 
1g oz. 20ce., oz. 35c., 4 lb. $1.00 
Boston Pickling. Superior to all others for 
pickling, productive, and extensively grown 
for home or market. Black spines. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 20c., oz. 30c., 44 lb. 90c. 
Davis Perfect. An extra fine, shapely vari- 
ety 10 in. long, with solid flesh and small 
seed cavity. A very popular dark green 
type of white spine. 
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 lb. $1.00 
Improved Long Green or Jersey Pickling. 
. Extra long, slender, dark green fruits of 
fine quality. Black spines. 
Pkt. 10c., 44 02. 20c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00 
Japanese Climbing. Where space is at a 
premium, grow this medium sized, delicious 
variety on a fence or a trellis of some kind. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. 90c. 
CUCUMBERS—Continwed 
Straight ‘'8.’”’ Uniform, dark green fruits 
rounded at ends; vigorous and productive. 
White spined. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 14 lb. $1.25 
West India Gherkin. Grown exclusively 
for pickles, the fruits being too small for 
slicing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 144 lb. 90c. 
Early Russian. Earliest of all black spines. 
5 in. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 44 lb. 90c. 
Longfellow. 12 in., attractive, slender, dark 
green fruits. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 25c., oz. 40c., 44 lb. $1.25 
COLLARDS 
True Georgia. A vigorous variety, growing 
2 to 3 ft. tall, carrying a loose head of large, 
succulent leaves, which are used for 
“ereens.’’ A light frost will improve their 
flavor. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 75c. 
CORN SALAD (Fetticus) 
1 oz. will sow 20 feet square 
Culture—Is generally sown in August or 
September. Sow quite thick, about 14 inch 
deep, thin out and keep clear of weeds. 
Protect in Winter by thin covering of 
straw or meadow hay. Ready early in 
Spring; use same as Lettuce. For Sum- 
mer use sow in Spring. 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
CRESS 
Extra Curled, or Peppergrass. Sow thickly 
in drills about 1 ft. apart early in the sea- 
son. Make successive plantings at inter- 
vals of 2 weeks up to the first of August. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 30c., oz. 50c., 14 lb. $1.50 
Upland Cress. A hardy perennial, thriving 
on any soil. The young and tender leaves 
can be eaten raw or in a salad. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 50c., 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00 
Watercress. Sow seed by running water or 
near a spring which is not severely frozen 
through the Winter. 
Pkt. 25c., 4 oz. $1.25, 1% oz. $2.00, oz. 
$3.50 
DANDELION 
1 oz. will sow 100 feet of drill 
French ‘Thick-Leaved (Perry’s Special 
Strain). A large-leaved type of upright 
habit of growth. 
Pkt. 15c., 1% oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 lb. $2.75 
EGGPLANT 
1 oz. will produce about 1000 plants 
See page 12 for Plants 
Culture—Sow early in March in hotbed, 
transplant to 4 or 6 inches apart. Plant out 
in open ground about May 20th, 2 feet apart 
in row and 3 feet between rows. 
Black Beauty. The earliest ofall. 
broad, thick fruit. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 14 lb. $2.25 
Spineless, 
EGG PLANT—Continued 
Early Long Purple. An elongated sort, 
early and productive. , 
Pkt. 10c., 14 oz. 40ce., oz. 75c., 14 Ib. $2.25 
New Hampshire Hybrid. An extra early 
variety suitable for New England climate, 
fruits almost as large as Black Beauty. 
Pkt. 25c., 144 oz. 60c., oz. $1.00, 14 1b.$2.75 
New York Improved. Recommended for 
large size, deep purple color and quality. 
Very productive. Spineless. 
Pkt. 10c., 14% oz. 40c., oz. 75c., 14 lb. $2.25 
MEDICINAL and POT HERBS 
Cultwre—For early use sow seed in hotbed 
in March, or open ground in May, in rows 
1 foot apart. Cover very lightly and thin out 
when large enough to 6 or 8 inches in row. 
They should be cut on a dry day, before they 
come into full blossom. ‘Tie in bunches and 
dry quickly. 
Anise. A 14 to 16 in. annual, prized for its 
aromatic seeds. Pkt: [5e- 
Basil, Sweet. lLarge-leaved. Prized for 
flavoring soups and stews. Pkt. 15c. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Pkt. lose: 
Caraway. Leaves used for soups; aromatic 
seeds produced the second year for flavor- 
ing. Pkt. 15c. 
Catnip, or Catmint Pkt. 25c. 
Annual used in making candy 
Pkt. 15c. 
Coriander. 
and liquors. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Annual. Popular 
for flavoring soups, sauces or pickles. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Horehound (Marrubiuwm vulgare). Peren- 
. pial. Used for{medicinal purposes and also 
for seasoning. Pkt. 25c. 
Lavender, True (Lavandula vera). Flower 
spikes are dried for their!peculiar lasting 
fragrance. Perennial. Pkt. 25c. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanwm marjorana). 
Leaves used for seasoning. Perennial, 
treated as an annual. Pkt, 25c. 
Mint}(Mentha spicata). Pkt. 25c. 
Rouquette (Hruca sativa). Annual. The 
young, tender, mild flavored leaves are 
used in salads. Pkt. 25c. 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Used 
for medicinal purposes or seasoning. 
Perennial. Pkt. 25c. 
Saffron (Crocus sativus). Perennial. Oil 
used in perfumes. Dried form for flavoring 
and coloring. Pkt: 25e. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Used for seasoning. 
Perennial. Pkt. 25c. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Hardy 
annual. Aromatic tops are used for culi- 
nary purposes. Pits Loe: 
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Perennial. Used 
medicinally and for seasoning. Pkt. 25c. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves and tops 
are used for culinary purposes. Pkt. 25c. 
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