Cucumbers, Early Fortune 
¢ EARLY FORTUNE (White Spine) 
(Days to Maturity, 64) 
Uses: Generally used for home and market gar- 
dens. Adaptable to shipping. 
Fruit: 9 inches long, slightly tapered ends, deep 
rich green color. 
e ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE 
(Days to Maturity, 60) 
Uses: Home garden. 
Fruit: 8 inches long, 2!/5 inches in diameter, blunt 
ends, medium green in color. 
Cucumbers, National Pickling 
e NATIONAL PICKLING (Black Spine) 
(Days to Maturity, 56) 
Uses: Pickling. 
Fruit: 6 inches long and 2!/5 inches in diameter, 
dark green, blunt ends. 
EGGPLANT 
CULTURE: Seeds should be started in hothouse. 
Later the plants should be transferred to pots to 
induce stockiness. After the ground has become 
quite warm, set them in rows 3 feet apart with 3 
feet between the plants. Eggplant will not stand 
frost. One ounce of seed is enough for 200 plants; 
4 ounces per acre. 
e BLACK BEAUTY 
(Days to Maturity, 83) 
Uses: Principally used for home and market gar- 
dens. Adapted to freezing. 
Plant: 24 to 30 inches tall, erect, compact, large 
leaves; bears from 4 to 6 fruits. 
Fruit: Deep purplish black, smooth, and some- 
what egg-shaped. 
Richmond, Virginia 
Eggplant, Black Beauty 
KALE 
CULTURE: Sow seed early in spring in rows 2 to 
3 feet apart. Kale may also be sown uv to October 
for spring use. Protect by covering with hay. One 
ounce will sow 200 feet; 4 pounds per acre. 
@ SPRING OR SMOOTH 
(Days to Maturity, 30) 
Uses: Makes a fine salad when young and tender. 
Sometimes called Hanover Salad. 
Plant: Hardy, smooth-leaved and quick growing. 
e SLOW-SEEDING KALE 
(Days to Maturity, 60) 
Uses: Extensively grown for market because of its 
slow seeding qualities. 
Plant: Leaves are green, will stand cold weather 
without injury. 
e SIBERIAN LONG STANDING 
(Days to Maturity, 60) . 
Uses: Home and market gardens. 
Plant: Very hardy. Similar to Curled Siberian but 
nas ability to withstand hot weather. 
e CURLED SIBERIAN 
(Days to Maturity, 60) 
Uses: Home, market gardens and freezing. 
Plant: Vigorous and hardy. Low and spreading, 
with large thick leaves. 
e DWARF GREEN CURLED 
SCOTCH KALE 
(Days to Maturity, 55) 
Uses: Productive variety “of excellent flavor for 
greens. 
Plant: Low growing, compact with finely curled, 
deep yellowish-green foliage. 
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