Cucumber 
Plant seed in groups of 6 in little hills 4 feet apart each way. 
An especially tender crop, seed must not be sown until all 
danger of frost has passed. Thin seedlings, allowing 3 to a 
hill. For a good crop, prepare soil well in advance. Protect 
Cucumber plants against infestations of striped Cucumber 
beetles by dusting the plants thoroughly every two weeks 
with rotenone dust. 
529 Ohio M-R 17. (New.) 60 days. Medium dark green, 
10 to 12 inches long. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
OCR Improved Telegraph. (Imported seed.) Green- 
house Cucumbers for forcing. Dark green, long, and 
straight. Pkt. (25 seeds) $1.00. 
531 Improved White Spine. 58 days. Medium-sized, 
straight dark fruits with white spines. Pure white, crisp 
and solid flesh. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
529A Marketer. Bronze Medal Winner. An early Cu- 
cumber with a long bearing season. Dark green. Pkt. 
25 cts.; 3 pkts. 60 cts. 
528 National Pickling. 56 days. A heavy producer of 
straight, dark green Cucumbers reaching 7 inches in 
length. Can be pickled when quite small. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 35 cts. 
530 Woodruff’s Hybrid. 60 days. One of the best hy- 
brids in existence. Crisp, dark green, 8 to 10 inches long, 
Rikta25) cts: 70Z475) cts: 
Eggplant 
Start seed indoors or in a coldframe, covering with 14 inch 
of soil. It takes two months to grow plants large enough to 
set out in the garden. Allow 2% feet between plants and 3 feet 
between rows. Moist, fertile soil produces best crops. One of 
the most difficult vegetables to raise from seed. For amateurs 
we recommend buying the plants around June 1. A warm- 
weather crop. 
505A Black Beauty. 75 days. Thick, heavy, purplish 
black fruits, very broad at the base and narrowing 
toward the stem. Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 75cts.; oz. $1.40. 
505C New Hampshire Hybrid. A new variety especially 
resistant to disease. Far superior to the regular com- 
mercial varieties. Fruit is of medtum size. Pkt. 50 cts. 
505B New York Spineless. 78 days. Fruits are broad, 
oval, and keep their purple color well. Low plants bear- 
ing an early crop. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; oz. $1.40. 
Endive 
For an early crop, sow seed as soon as ground is workable 
covering it with }4 inch of soil. Thin plants to stand 8 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Blanching can be done 
with boards or individual plants can be tied. (Best done on 
dry day.) 
502A Full-heart Batavian. 70 days. Broad, wavy leaves 
forming a large rosette. Very full heart and white mid- 
ribs. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
502B Green Curled. 65 days. Leaves very much curled 
and finely cut. Rich green, blanching to creamy white. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Fennel (Finocchio) 
189 Florence. 60 days. Grows like celery. Sow in May or 
June in rows 2 feet apart. Thin the plants to 9 inches 
apart in the row. May be boiled or used raw in salads. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 440z. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Kale 
Ideal fall crop. Sow seed in early summer: cover with 14 inch 
of soil. Ready for use about two months after planting. Will 
live over winter to be cut in early spring. 
563 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. 60 days. A low plant, 
about 11% feet high. Can withstand low temperatures 
and be used all winter except in the coldest regions. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
513 Tall Green Curled Scotch. 65 days. A very hardy 
kind about 2 feet tall, with dark green, curly leaves. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
Kohlrabi 
Sow seed in open ground as soon as soil can be prepared, 
covering with 14 inch of soil. Thin seedlings to stand 6 inches 
apart, with 18 inches between rows. Ideal early spring or fall 
crop. 
519A Purple Vienna. 60 days. Similar to White Vienna, 
but roots are purple outside. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.: 
oz. 70 cts. 
519B White Vienna. 55 days. Smooth white bulbs that 
are sweet-flavored and tender if used when about 2 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 15 cts.; 140z. 40 cts.; oz. 70 cts. 
Lettuce 
For an early crop of head Lettuce, start seed in a sunny win- 
dow indoors or in a hotbed or coldframe. Transplant as soon 
as seedlings are large enough to handle. It takes four to six 
weeks to grow plants large enough to set out. Allow 15 inches 
between plants and the same distance between rows. Head 
Lettuce grows best in cool weather. Seed can also be sown in 
open ground. Leaf Lettuce can be sown in a hotbed or cold- 
frame and cut for use as needed. Sow in open ground for a 
source of supply in summer. For a late Lettuce crop sow seed 
September 1 in the coldframe and with a little protection you 
can have Lettuce up to Thanksgiving. 
158 Bibb. 77 days. Very small heads which possess a 
most appetizing flavor. Crisp and tender. Excellent for 
early spring planting and also desirable for late summer 
sowing for fall use. Pkt. 15 cts.; 14oz. 30 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
178 Big Boston. 75 days. An all-season type with large 
heads tinged bronze at the edges of the outside leaves. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
187 Great Lakes. 90 days. An All-America prize-winner. 
Crisp head variety of the Iceberg type. Stands more 
heat and sun than any hard-head variety without going 
to seed. Pkt. 25 cts.; 40z. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
185 Iceberg. 84 days. Forms compact, medium-sized 
heads with curly, fringed, green outer leaves and a crisp, 
fme-flavored heart. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
159B Imperial 847. 84 days. A very fine strain having 
large rounded heads, with plenty of outside leaves to 
protect the heart. Very resistant to blight, and lasts 
well in hot weather. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts. 
180 Matchless. 65 days. The best of all Lettuces to 
grow during hot weather. It is midway between the 
heading and romaine types. Noted for its crispness on 
the hottest day. Pkt. 25 cts.; 14o0z. 60 cts.; oz. $1.00. 
179 May King. 63 days. An early butterhead variety. 
The head is of medium size, tightly folded leaves, bright 
yellow inside with creamy yellow center. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
Moz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
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LETTUCE, continued 
169 New York No. 12. 83 days. The large heads are 
solid, uniform, and bright green in color. Stands hot 
weather remarkably well. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
170 Oakleaf. 65 days. Semi-heading, of medium size, 
with medium green leaves resembling oak leaves. \ ery 
tender and tasty and can stand hot weather. Pkt. 25 
cts.; oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
193 Paris White Cos (Romaine). 83 days. Elongated 
heads of very crisp, sweetly flavored leaves that provide 
a welcome change from the usual Lettuce. Plants grow 
to 10 inches tall. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
171 Simpson. 45 days. Very good variety for home 
gardens. Light green, frilled and fringed leaves with a 
delicate, crisp taste. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
162 Slobolt. 45 days. Stands heat without going to seed 
for two or three weeks longer than such similar varieties 
as Grand Rapids and Simpson. A _ loose-leat variety 
with leaves that are very fringed and curled. Pkt. 20 cts.: 
loz. 35 cts.; oz. 65 cts. 
172 White Boston. 80 days. Similar to Big Boston but 
leaves are light green. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Leek 
Sow seed in a trench 8 inches deep and cover with 1 inch of 
soil. Thin young plants to stand 5 to 6 inches apart, with 1144 
feet between rows. As seedlings grow, trenches can be filled 
‘n to blanch the stems. 
523 American Flag. 130 days. An early variety pro- 
ducing stems 2 inches across, that may be blanched 10 
inches from the root. Strong, fast grower, best in late 
summer. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
Horseradish 
A perennial vegetable with parsnip-like roots. Grated 
Horseradish made from these roots adds a zest to mustard, 
fish or meat. Plant roots in corner of the garden where 
they will not be disturbed. Set them about 2 feet apart 
and cover with 2 or 3 inches of soil. 6 roots 50 cts.; 12 roots 
90 cts.; 50 roots $3.50. 
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ONION, Southport Yellow Globe 
Voz. 45 cts.; oz. 85 cts. 
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