VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES % KEYSTONE SEEDS 
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PALMETTO w.s. Ss CAGIG 66 
A downy mildew resistant variety, developed by Dr. W. C. Barnes, Clemson 
College, S. C., for Southern growing conditions where this disease is always 
a threat to production. 
FRUIT—8 inches long, 214 inches in diameter, thick flesh and small seed area; 
dark green, slightly pointed ends. 
PALMETTO—Its resistance to downy mildew makes it valuable in the South. 
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SANTEE w. s. S CADGE 59 
A sister line of Palmetto, developed by Dr. W. C. Barnes of Clemson College. 
Introduced for its earliness, tolerance to downy mildew, and fine fruit char- 
acteristics. Recommended for early spring crop. 
FRUIT—49 inches long, 2 inches in diameter, cylindrical in shape, the ends 
being slightly more pointed than Cubit, which Santee resembles. 
STAYS GREEN or Black Diamond w. s. HC CLASS 60 
This well known variety now used for commercial pickle production in the 
South. 
FRUIT—7 inches long, 2% inches in diameter, white spine, well carried out 
blunt ends, very uniform, dark green, noted for holding color over 
long period. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT w. s. HMS CLIPP 65 
A fine shipper and also splendid as a slicer for the home garden. Cylindrical 
dark green fruits are borne over a comparatively long time. All America 
Selection G. M. 1935. 
FRUIT—8 inches long; 2 inches in diameter, white spine straight and cylin- 
drical with blunt ends, deep rich green, indistinct starring on blossom 
end. 
