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Culture. “For the fall crop, planting begins in 
July and continues through September along the 
Gulf Coast and in Florida. Plant in hills not over 
1 inch deep and 4 feet apart each way dropping 
8 to 10 ‘seeds in a hill. Thin to 3 to 4 plants. 
One ounce of seed will. plant 50 hills, 2 to 3 
pods an acre. 
233 A&C 60 days. The vigorous growing, 
disease-resistant vines produce an abundance of 
uniform, exceedingly dark green eucumbers aver- 
aging 10 inches long. ‘The attractive fruits are 
of even diameter from stem to blossom end, are 
rather slim, averaging 144 to 1% inches in diam- 
eter, without an, bulge in the center. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35¢; % Ib. $1.00; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. 
$13.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $25.00. 
*%& 22! Palmetto. 64 days. Highly resistant 
to downy mildew. It is nearly eylindrical in shape 
having slightly tapered ends. Fruit color ‘and 
interior. flesh is excellent. It has been reported 
as a fantastic yielder, Pkt. 1Oc; 0z, 40c; %4. lb. 
$1.20; Ib. $3.75; 5 Ibs. $17.25. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $32.00, 
For varieties of Cucumbers not listed here, 
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220 Cubit. 1944 an-America Bronze Medal 
Winner. <A dark green, white spine, cylindrical 
Cucumber averaging 9 inches in length, It is an 
ideal slicing and shipping sort with firm white 
flesh and handsome appearanee which is retained 
for a long period after picking. Very prolific 
bearer. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; %4 Ib. $1.15; lb. 
$3.50: 5 lbs. $16.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$80.00. 
232 Marketer. 70 days. Produces uniform, 
cylindrical fruits, tapering slightly at ends, 7% 
to 8 inehes long, about 2% inches in diameter and 
very. dark green in coler with white spine. A 
vigorous grower and very prolific. Pkt. 10c; 02. 
40c; % Ib. $1.20; lb. $3.75; 5 lbs. $17.25. 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $32.00. 
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222 Straight Eight. 65 days. Produces sym- 
metrical, almost cylindrical fruits, well rounded at 
both ends, quite straight, 8 inches in length and 
from 1% to 2 inches in diameter. The color 
is deep green and unusually free from pale strip- 
ing or tipping. An ideal slicing variety. Pkt. 
10c3 oz. 35c; % Ib. 95c; lb. $2.75; 5 Ibs. 
see page 16. $12.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $23.00. 
Plant a 
Fall Vege- 
* SWISS CHARD table Garden ee 
Assures you an abundance and 
never-failing supply of fine “greens’”’ 
all through ‘the summer and fall 
months. Gives maximum returns 
fer little care and space. Gather 
when half grown for best. flavor. 
Cut elose without injuring the heart 
of the plant, and another erop will 
spring up. Grows in any ordinary 
garden soil. Sow in rows 12 inehes 
apart,’and thin to 5 inches apart 
in the row. One ounee will sow 
100 feet of row; 4 to 5 pounds, an 
acre. 
68 45 days. Distinct from other Chards; 
highly prized because of its superior flavor, 
entirely without the somewhat bitter taste 
of ordinary Swiss Chard. You will relish 
, it like a good variety of spinach. The dark, 
glossy green leaves are fairly smooth. The 
lighter green midribs are tender and edible. 
Cooked and served as ‘boiling greens’ in 
the same way as spinach. It is very hardy 
and withstands severe summer heat: there- 
fore available when spinach cannot be 
grown. Many people whe detest spinach 
find our green-leaved Swiss Chard a more 
palatable substitute. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20¢5 
% ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $12.00; 25 lbs. $28.75. 
SEA KALE BEET 
64 Giant Lucullus. 55 aays. 
The rich green, fleshy, heavily crum- 
pled leaves of this variety make very 
tasty “greens.” The erect. plants 
attain a height of 2 to 2% feet. 
Largely sought after by those who 
prefer the thick, creamy white stems 
or stalks which are edible and ten- 
der, and,may be served as a sepa- 
rate dish like asparagus.. The leafy 
part can be cooked like spinach or 
turnip-greens, or if desired the whole 
leaf can be boiled and served as 
_v‘ereens.” Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 34 
Ib. 6O0c; Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $7.75. 
aot arena, 10 Ibs. $13.00; 25 Ibs. 
KOHLRABI 
The delicious, edible part is the pale, whitish green bulb 
formed just above ground. Sow during fall and spring in rows 
18 inches apart, and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. Matures 
in about 50 days. One ounce will plant 200 feet of row; 3 
pounds, an acre. 
306 Early White Vienna. Best and earliest variety. Bulbs 
_ are 2 te $ inches in diameter, globular, very light green; flesh 
elear white, tender, and crisp, with a- mild délicate cabbage-like 
flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45¢; % Ib. $1.25; Ib. $4.00; 5 Ibs. 
$18.50. 
LEEKS 
Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute for green onions,- 
and superior in tenderness and flavor. The lower portion of the 
plant is used: it is boiled whole in salt water and served ‘hot 
with butter or used in soups. ; 
Culture, Sow during the fall in rows 18 inches apart, covering 
% inch deep. Thin plants to 6 inches apart in the row and 
draw earth about them ike celery. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of row; 4 pounds an acre. 
330 American Flag. 120 days. A strong growing variety 
with’ large, thick stems of sweet flavor. Leaves are large and 
pane Aan ao aie widely bet variety for both family and . 
market use. % C3 Oz. 3 02. ; A nfas 
Leeks ib, $5.50. | 3 c; oz. 60c; % Ib. $1.75; 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 14 
Kohlrabi Early Whito Vienna 
Vegetable Seed 
