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CUCUMBER 
One ounce will plant 50 hills; 
2 pounds, an acre 
Cuxture. Cucumbers prefer rich, loamy, 
fairly moist soil and should not be planted 
until ground is warm. Plant in hills, drop- 
ping 6 to 8 seeds in each hill and covering 
with 1% inch of soil; thin to 3 or 4 strongest 
plants in each hill. Continue planting at 
intervals for succession. Cucumbers for 
pickles may be planted during June and 
early July. For an extra-early crop start 
seed in small pots in hotbeds. 
Chicago Pickling. (58 days.) Rounded 
fruit with square ends; green in color with 
smooth skin and few spines. Splendid for 
pickles. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ib. 70c.; 
Ib. $2.10. 
Early Cluster. (50 days.) A slender-fruited 
variety that makes fine pickles. The vines 
often bear fruits in clusters of two or three. 
Bears a long time if fruits are kept picked. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Early Frame (Short Green). (58 days.) A 
good pickling variety. Produces nice 
medium-sized Cucumbers for slicing. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ilb. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Gherkin or Burr. (60 days.) Small spiny 
fruits used when small for pickling. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 90c.; [b. $2.70. 
Improved White Spine. (64 days.) The 
very best for early market. Keeps its 
intense dark green color very well. Skin is 
smooth; fruits are uniform, 8 to 9 inches 
long, with tapering ends. Very firm, crisp 
flesh. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14lb. 70c.; Ib. 
$2.10. 
Long Green Improved. (62 days.) Rich 
dark green color, straight and cylindrical. 
Fruits are about 10 inches long. A heavy 
yielder and a favorite everywhere. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ib. 70c.; [b. $2.10. 
Straight-8. (66 days.) Gold Medal, AlIl- 
America Selections. This splendid Cu- 
cumber averages 8 inches in length by 11% 
inches in diameter. Fruits are uniform 
in shape and of a rich, deep green color 
which is free from striping. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.50. 
EGGPLANT 
One ounce will produce at least 1000 plants; 
14 pound will sow an acre 
Cutrure. Eggplant seed germinates 
slowly. It should be started ina hotbed and 
the plants set out when 2 inches high, pro- 
vided both soil and air are warm; they will 
not stand chilling. Plants should be spaced 
11% to 2 feet apart in row. 
New York Purple. (83 days.) Large, nearly 
round, dark purple fruits that are very 
meaty. A single plant often bears 6 to 8 
fruits of excellent quality. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. $1.00; 4b. $3.00. 
ENDIVE 
One ounce will sow 150 feet of rows 
3 pounds, an acre 
Endive furnishes vitamins A and C and a 
fair amount of tron. 
Cuxture. As Endive is usually used for 
fall and winter salads, the seed should be 
sown in rows during June and July and the 
plants thinned out to stand 1 foot apart in 
the row. When nearly grown, tie the outer 
leaves together to blanch the hearts. For an 
early crop the seed should be sown about 
April 15. 
Broad-leaved Batavian. (90 days.) Deep 
green leaves, broad and flat, with a thick 
midrib. Blanches well if the outer leaves 
are tied together at the top. Very hardy 
and bears a heavy crop. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
Yb. 60c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Giant Green Curled. (95 days.) A _ self- 
blanching variety. Curly, dark green 
leaves which are finely cut give the plant a 
feathery appearance. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
lb. 60c.; Ib. $1.75. 
LANCASTER, PENNA. 
Minimum Order $1.00, postpaid 
KALE or BORECOLE 
One ounce will sow 200 feet of row; 
4 pounds, an acre 
Kale is a vitamin and mineral special, 
providing vitamins A, C and By, and ribo- 
flavin, calctum and iron, the first two vita- 
Mins In top quantities. 
Curture. This hardy vegetable furnishes 
splendid greens for winter and spring use, 
the quality being tmproved by some frost. 
Sow seed 1% inch deep in rows from May to 
September. If large plants are wanted, thin 
to stand 11% to 2 feet apart in row. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch. (55 days.) Beautiful 
dwarf plants which lie flat on the ground, 
forming a double-deck; withstands frost 
and seldom winter-kills where temperatures 
do not go below zero. The heavily curled 
leaves are a distinct blue-green color, at- 
tractive and of high quality. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 20c.; 1441b. 60c.; Ib. $1.80. 
KOHLRABI 
One ounce sows 200 feet of drill; 
4 pounds, an acre 
Cutrure. Sow in rows as early In spring as 
possible, thinning out to stand 6 inches apart 
in the row. For a succession sow every two 
weeks until hot weather. Plant in late July 
for a fall crop. The bulbs should be used 
when young and not over 2% inches through; 
large bulbs will be woody. 
White Vienna. (55 days.) Picked when 
young and tender and properly prepared 
for the table, this vegetable is a splendid 
food with a flavor resembling both cauli- 
flower and turnip. Easy to grow, requiring 
no more care than cabbage; it is one of 
those “‘different’’ things everyone should 
try. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 85c. 
LETTUCE 
One ounce will sow 300 feet of row; 
3 pounds, an acre 
Lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin A 
and furnishes a goodly quantity of vitamin C. 
CuLTuRE. Sow seed in rows as soon as the 
ground can be worked. Cover the seed 44 
inch deep and press soil down firmly. Or sow 
in a hotbed in February or March, trans- 
planting to a sheltered position for an early 
crop. Thin plants to 8 inches apart for good 
head Lettuce or leave them close together 
for loose-leaf kinds. Lettuce does best during 
cool, moist weather. 
Heading Varieties 
Big Boston. Special Stock. (75 days.) A real 
all-season Lettuce of the Butterhead type, 
succeeding 1n frames for spring and out- 
doors for summer and fall. Handsome 
large heads with outer leaves tinged bronze 
at edges and blanched hearts of rich but- 
tery yellow; crisp, tender and sweet. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 30c.; 14lb. 90c. 
Great Lakes. (82 days.) A crisp heading 
Lettuce of very fine quality; tender and 
sweet. Stands summer heat and sun very 
well, and does well in cool weather too. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c.; 4 1b. $1.60. 
Iceberg. (82 days.) A popular hard-headed 
Lettuce adapted for either spring or sum- 
mer use. The wavy, light green, outer 
leaves are tinged reddish brown at edges 
and the hearts are unusually white, crisp 
and sweet. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4b. 90c. 
New York No. 12. (77 days.) Immense 
heads with the leaves closely folded. Inner 
portion blanches readily and is always 
crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c.; 
Yb. $1.50. 
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Loosehead or Cutting Varieties 
Black-seeded Simpson. (45 days.) The 
frilled and crumpled leaves of light yellow- 
ish green are crisp and tender. It is an at- 
tractive early cutting variety. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.00. 
Grand Rapids. (43 days.) A valuable early 
variety making upright growth with broad, 
wavy, heavily fringed light green leaves. 
Very tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Yb. 70c.; Ib. $2.00. 
Prize Head. (50 days.) Curly, crisp leaves 
in a large, loose head, bronzy green on the 
outside and emerald-green tmside. Very 
good flavor. A fine sort for home-gardens. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.00. 
Cos or Romaine Lettuce 
Paris White. (66 days.) Heads are 8 to 10 
inches tall, the outer leaves medium light 
green, the interior greenish white. A splen- 
did summer salad having a refreshing 
sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 90c. 
MUSKMELON or 
CANTALOUPE 
One ounce will plant 50 hills; 
2 to 3 pounds, an acre 
Cutture. Melons thrive in rich light soil. 
Plant in hills 4 to 6 feet each way in early 
May, placing a forkful of old manure under 
each hill and 10 to 12 seeds in each hill; thm 
out to 3 plants to the hill when the plants are 
well established. Pinching off ends of vines 
when they are a foot long will increase pro- 
duction. For an early crop start seeds in 
small boxes in a hotbed. 
Bender’s Surprise. (95 days.) An oblong, 
salmon-fleshed variety. Light greenish 
yellow when ripe, with heavy rind and 
coarse netting that make it good for ship- 
ping. Sweet flavor. Very prolific. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c.; Yb. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Extra-early Hackensack. (82 days.) Large, 
flat, well-netted melons. Flesh thick, 
green, of superior flavor. Fine for an early 
ae Pkt. 10e:3) oz. 25e55 Ylb. 70e-2) Ib: 
DAO: 
Hale’s Best. (82 days.) Attractive melons 
with heavy netting and inconspicuous ribs. 
Exceptionally thick, deep salmon flesh of 
fine sweet flavor. A very small seed-cavity. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 4lb. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Hearts of Gold. (90 days.) Nearly round 
fruits averaging 3 pounds each, distinctly 
ribbed and covered with fine gray netting. 
The deep salmon flesh is very thick, sweet, 
juicy’ and fragrant. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Yb. 70c.; tb. $2.10. 
Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. (85 days.) 
Known everywhere for its finely flavored, 
deep meaty green flesh. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Y4lb. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Tip Top. (90 days.) Large, slightly oval 
fruits, yellow when mature, with delicious, 
sweet, bright salmon flesh. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; 4b. 70c.; Ib. $2.10. 
Use Vigoro on Melons 
BEFORE PLANTING SEEDS—To give 
plants a quick start, place 1 heaping table- 
spoonful of Vigoro in each hill and cover with 
several inches of soil before planting seeds. 
SIDE DRESSIN G—When melons are 
about the size of a jelly bean, apply 1 heap- 
ing tablespoonful of Vigoro around each hill. 
This second feeding is important in getting 
the melons on the early market when prices 
are at their peak. 
Use Vigoro for Quality—Heavy Yields— 
Early Maturity. 
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