1954 SPRING CATALOG 5 
CUCUMBERS 
Chicago Pickling—Small deep green fruits. 
Improved Long Green—Standard variety, used when small for pick- 
ling, later for slicing, dark green. 
Davis Perfect—Well shaped, good color, very few seeds, nice for 
pickles and slicing. 
Early Fortune—Week or 10 days earlier than other varieties, ex- 
cellent shape, stays green a long time. 
Prices on above Cucumbers. Postpaid: Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; 
1-Ib, $2.25. 
Niagara Cucumber—A vigorous growing variety that produces an 
abundance of dark green fruit, with firm white flesh that is crisp 
and tender. Long and straight, with a small seed cavity. Stands 
adverse growing conditions extra well and is disease resistant. A 
winner for home use or as a market cucumber. Postpaid prices: 
Pkt. 10c; 16 oz. 20e; 1.02. 35c:. % Ib. $1.20. 
CELERY 
Golden Self Blanching—Beautiful golden color. Free from strings, 
solid, crisp and tender. Matures early. Postpaid prices: Pkt. 10c; 
2 OZ. o0C:, |.0Z,..G0C, 
Dill Use for flavoring pickles. Postpaid prices: Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 15¢ 
EGG PLANT 
Black Beauty—Prolific early variety, smooth dark purple. Post-. 
paid prices: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; 1 oz. 75c. 
HERBS 
Aromatic and Medicinal— 
(a) Annual; (b) Biennial; (p) Perennial 
Anise—(a) Seeds for cakes and cookies. Pkt. 10c. 
Caraway—(b) Seeds for cakes. Pkt. 10c. 
Catnip—(p) Leaves used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
Sage—(p) Seasoning, medicinal. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 45c. 
Summer Savory—(a) Soups or dressing. Pkt. 10c. 
Sweet Basil—(a) Buds and leaves for seasoning. Pkt. 10c. 
AY eo Fennel—(a) Stems edible; seeds used in confectionery. Pkt. 
c. 
LETTUCE 
LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES— 
Black Seeded Simpson—Dark green leaves, crisp and tender. 
Early Prizehead—Curly leaves tinged with red. 
Grand Rapids—Beautiful curly and wrinkled leaf, light green. Early. 
Paris White Cos or Romaine—Leaves long, smooth, folding into 
loose heads. Fine flavor. 
Postpaid prices: Pkt. 5c; % oz. 15c; 1 oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Oak Leaf—A very tender variety, dark green leaves, dense growing, 
stands heat well. Prices: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
Salad Bowl Lettuce—A top All-America award winner. A. looseleaf 
variety, producing rich green and very decorative wavy leaves. 
Stands sun well and is a fast, vigorous grower that does not go 
to seed easily. This variety is well named, and is sure to prove 
popular. Postpaid prices: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. 85c. 
