SWEET or 
SUGAR CORN 
PLANT MAY TILL AUGUST 
1/4, Ibs. is a heaped quart. 5 lbs. is about !/. peck. 
Do Not Plant Sweet Corn Till the 
Ground Is Thoroughly Warm 
160. GOLDEN BANTAM 
(80 Days) The earliest and sweetest yellow- 
grained sugar corn. The ears are not large, but 
are deliciously sweet and tender, about 6 inches 
long with 8 rows of broad grains. The most 
popular of all the early yellow sugar corns. 
159. GOLDEN GIANT 
(85 Days) A cross of Golden Bantam and Howl- 
ing Mob, and has all the fine qualities of its 
parents but larger than Golden Bantam and 
only a few days later. The cob is small and 
carries 14 to 18 straight rows of long, deep, 
thick orange colored grains that cover the en- 
tire cob. The shuck covers the tip completely, 
protecting the ear from worms and birds. 
164. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 
(90 Days) One of the richest flavored late sweet 
corns. Makes a good sized ear, with a small 
cob, densely covered with irregular rows of 
very long, slender, pearly white grains of the 
best quality. The ears are 8 to 9 inches long, 
are usually borne two or more to the stalk, and 
will keep tender and fit for use for a long 
season. It is sometimes called ‘Shoe Peg.” 
166. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN 
(90 Days) Recognized as the standard late sugar 
corn for the home garden, for market and can- 
ning. The ears are large, the grains deep, ex- 
ceptionally tender and sugary; but its strong 
point is that it remains in the green state 
longer than any other sugar corn. 
163. GOLDEN EVERGREEN 
(85 Days) The well-known Golden Bantam and 
Stowell’s Evergreen were crossed and gave a 
complete blend that combined the best charac- 
teristics of each—a corn that has the color and 
deliciously sweet flavor of the Golden Bantam 
and the evergreen habit and tenderness of the 
Stowell’s Evergreen. The ears are larger than 
Golden Bantam, with the Evergreen type of ear, 
with 14 to 18 rows of deep, sugary, rich yellow 
grains. Plant Golden Evergreen. We are sure 
you will like it, for it has both size and quality. 
162. BLACK MEXICAN 
(85 Days) The ripe grains are bluish-black, but 
are remarkably white in roasting ear state. In 
tenderness and fine quality none can surpass it. 
The ears, usually eight rowed, are about 8 
inches long and are less subject to attack by 
worms than most early sweet corns. We recom- 
mend f highly to follow the first early varieties. 
Hybrid Sugar Corns 
171. HYBRID COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 
(95 Days) A hybrid variety of the Country 
Gentleman class with the typical zig-zag rows 
of deep, tender, narrow, white kernels. The 
stalks are about 7 feet tall, ears 7 to 8 inches 
long. Excellent flavor, good texture, fine for 
market gardeners or home gardeners. 
169. IOANA HYBRID 
(87 Days) A very productive main crop strain. 
It is resistant to both wilt and drought; the ears 
are 7 to 8 inches long, 12-14 rowed; filled with 
medium, narrow, light yellow kernels. 
167. GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM 
HYBRID 
(85 Days) Outstanding early hybrid for the 
South. 
158. HYBRID STOWELL’S EVERGREEN 
(95 Days) A better and more uniform yielder 
than open pollinated Stowell’s. 
170. MARCROSS No. 39 HYBRID 
(75 Days) A well known medium early variety 
developed by the Connecticut Experimental Sta- 
tion. A fine variety for market, canning or 
home garden use. Medium size ears, 7 inches 
long, with 12 to 14 rows of yellow kernels. 
173. IOCHIEF HYBRID 
(87 Days) 1951 All-America Gold Medal Winner. 
It has ears 9 to 10 inches long with 16 to 18 
rows of deep yellow grains, tender and ex- 
cellent flavor. Somewhat resistant to heat and 
drought; a heavy producer. 
172. ARISTOGOLD BANTAM 
EVERGREEN HYBRID CORN 
Hybrid (87 Days). A most vigorous, high yield- 
ing yellow hybrid of exceptionally good quality. 
Ears 9 to 10 inches long with 16 to 18 rows of 
deep, golden yellow kernels, produced on stalks 
that grow 7 to 8 feet high. Husks are tight, re- 
sisting ear worms and smut. A great favorite 
with both home and market gardeners. 
CUCUMBER 
PLANT APRIL TO JULY 
1 oz. plants 100 hills. 2 Ibs. plant an acre. 
Plant when the weather becomes settled warm, not 
over an inch deep, in hills four feet apart each way. 
The hills should be previously prepared by mixing 
well-rotted manure with the soil. Put ten seeds to the 
hill, thin out to four plants, and give frequent but 
shallow cultivation. For picking, plant in June or July. 
203. EARLY SURECROP HYBRID 
See full description and price on page 1. 
199. PALMETTO 
(65 Days) A new downy mildew-resistant cu- 
cumber. The fruits are a very dark green color 
and are eight to nine inches long; the seed 
cavity is small and the flesh is excellent, the 
flavor is good. It is especially recommended 
for home garden. 
200. A & C or COLORADO 
(60 Days) Intense dark green demanded by 
market growers. Fruits are about 10 inches 
long, 2 to 2Y2 inches thick, straight and sym- 
metrical. The vines are vigorous growers and 
disease resistant. A grand shipper. 
189. WOOD’S EARLIGREEN 
(60 Days) The name Earligreen describes its 
earliness and the fine, rich dark green color it 
holds long after picking. 9 in or more in 
length, 22 in. in diameter, perfectly straight, 
well filled at both ends, tapering slightly. 
192. MARKETER 
(65 Days) Very dark green fruits, 8 inches long, 
tapering slightly at both ends. A handsome 
cucumber for market and home use. 
202. WHITE WONDER 
(60 Days) For the home garden. Pure white at 
all stages of growth; the quality is fine. 
193. STRAIGHT 8 
(60 Days) This outstanding variety produces 
symmetrical, cylindrical fruits 8 to 9 inches 
long and about 21/2 inches in diameter. Well 
rounded at the ends, deep green when ready 
to use—free from objectionable striping. Tender, 
crisp, fine flavor. Ideal for home and market. 
196. IMPROVED LONG GREEN 
(London Long Green) 
(70 Days) Our fine strain produces uniformly 
slender dark-green fruits about 12 in. long. 
Young fruit just right for pickles, larger ones 
for slicing. Universally grown in home gardens. 
197. GREEN PROLIFIC (Early Short Green) 
(55 Days) An early and prolific cucumber grown 
principally for pickling. 4 to 5 inches long when 
in table condition; dark green, fine quality. 
198. EARLY GREEN CLUSTER 
(55 Days) Very early; bears clusters of two and 
three. If kept gathered, will continue to set 
fruit. The right size and shape for pickles. 
194. EARLY FORTUNE 
(65 Days) Holds its dark green color; does not 
yellow till almost ripe. 
201. GHERKIN or BURR 
(60 Days) For pickling. 
191. EARLY WHITE SPINE 
(60 Days) Favorite for home gardens. 
190. NATIONAL PICKLING 
Exceptionally fine for high grade pickles. 
195. BOSTON PICKLING 
(55 Days) Very early, fine for pickling. 
Endive 
PLANT MARCH, TO MAY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER 
Beginning in March, plant each month till September 
in 18-inch drills and thin out to one foot apart. When 
nearly grown, tie up the outer leaves, to blanch the 
heart, but do it when the plants are dry. In dry 
seasons give plenty of water. 
210. GREEN CURLED 
(90 Days) The hardy, rich green endive; blanches 
readily to creamy white. 
211. BROAD-LEAVED BATAVIAN or 
ESCAROLLE 
(95 Days) A crisp and tender endive for salads 
or for boiling like greens. E 
Egg Plant 
PLANT FEBRUARY, MARCH and APRIL 
CULTURE—Plant in hotbed in February or March. 
When 2 inches high, transplant to pots, boxes or in the 
beds 3 to 4 inches apart, and when frost is past, set 
out 3 feet apart in a deep, rich loamy soil. Seeds 
germinate slowly. An ounce produces about 1,000 plants. 
206. BLACK BEAUTY 
(120 Days) Nearly two weeks earlier than any 
other variety, producing large, thick, lustrous, 
purplish-black fruits of the fiinest quality. The 
color is uniform over the entire fruit. 
207. FLORIDA HIGH BUSH 
(125 Days) An unusually heavy bearer. Fruits 
produced high off ground prevents rot. They 
are slightly longer than thick; bears profusely 
and continuously; disease resistant. 
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W. WOOD & SONS : 
Seedsmen Since 1879 ° 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
