CUCUMBERS eee, 
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 60 hills, 2 to 3 
pounds an acre, 
233 A&C. 60 days. The vigorous growing, 
disease-resistant vines produce an abundance of 
uniform, exceedingly dark green cucumbers aver- 
aging 10 inches long. The attractive fruits are of 
even diameter from stem to blossom end, aver- 
aging 14%, to r% inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35c¢; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00; 5 Ibs. 
$13.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $25.00. 
* 221 Palmetto. 64 days. Highly resistant 
to downy mildew. It is nearly cylindrical in shape 
having slightly tapered ends. Fruit color and 
interior flesh is excellent. It has been reported 
as a fantastic yielder. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 40c; %4 Ib. 
$1.15; Ib. $3.50; & Ibs. $16.00. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $30.00. 
217 Improved Long Green.  piack spine. 
70. days. The mature fruit is 12 to 15 inches long. 
Tt is uniformly slender and a beautiful dark green 
eolor, Flesh is white, firm, very crisp, and of 
delicate flavor. Extremely prolific and disease- 
resistant. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 35¢; % Ib. 95c; Ib. 
eran. 5 Ibs, $12.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
SWISS CHARD 
Assures you an abundant supply 
of fine “greens’’ all through the 
summer and fall months. Gives 
maximum returns for little eare and 
space. Gather when half grown for 
best flavor. Cut close without in- 
juring the heart of the plant, and 
another crop will spring up. Grows 
in any ordinary garden soil. Sow in 
rows 12 inches apart, and thin to 
5 inehes. apart in the row. One 
ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 
4 to 5 pounds, an acre. 
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64 Giant Lucullus. 55 aays. 
The rich green, fleshy, heavily crum- 
pied leaves of this variety make 
tasty “‘‘greens."’ The erect plants at- 
tain a height of 2 to 2% feet. 
Largely sought by those who prefer 
the thick, creamy white stems or 
stalks which are edible and tender, 
and may be served as a separate 
dish like asparagus. The leafy part 
can be cooked like spinach or tur- 
nip-greens, or if desired the whole 
leaf can be boiled and ‘served as 
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Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $13.00; 25 Ibs, . PLEASE 
$31.25. ORDER 
EARLY! 
The delicious, edible part 1 
formed just above ground. Sow during fall and spring in rows 
18 inches apart, and thin to 6 inches apart in the row. One 
ounce will plant 200 feet of row: 3 pounds, an acre, 
306 Early White Vienna. 50 days. Bulbs are 2 to 3 inches 
in diameter, globular, very light green; flesh clear white, tender, 
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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 appearance which is retained 
for a long period after picking. Very prolific 
bearer. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c¢; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. 
33-093 5 Ibs. $13.50. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. 
525.00. 
232 Marketer. 70 days. Produces uniform, 
eylindrical fruits, tapering slightly at ends, 7% 
to 8 inches long, about 2% inches in diameter and 
very dark green in color with white spine. A 
vigorous grower and very prolific. Pkt. Oc; oz. 
35c; % lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00; 5 lbs. $13.50. 
Not. prepaid: 10 lbs. $25.00. 
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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. 
1O0c; oz. 35c; % Ib. 95c; Ib. $2.75; 5 lbs. 
$12.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $23.00. 
For Varieties of Cucumbers Not 
Listed Here See Page 24 Cucumber 
Cubit 
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 who detest spinach 
find our green-leaved Swiss Chard a more 
palatable substitute. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 20¢; 
% |b. 50c; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75. 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $11.50; 25 Ibs. $27.50. 
Giant 
Lucullus 
Swiss 
Chard 
is the pale, whitish green bulb 
and crisp, with a mild delicate cabbage-like flavor. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 45c; % lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00; 5 lbs. $18.50. 
LEEKS 
. Esteemed as a fall and winter substitute for green onions. 
The lower portion of the plant is used; it is boiled whole in 
salt water and served hot with butter or used in soups. 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 like celery. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 4 pounds, 
an acre. 
330 American Flag. 120 days. Strong with large, thick 
stems of sweet flavor. Leaves are large and dark green. Widely ; ieee Se 
eesaeeeass ced variety for both family and market use. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. FIER: rae 
Leeks 35c; oz. 60c; %4 Ib. $1.75; lb. $5.50. Kohlrabi Early White Vienna 
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