CUCUMBERS 
of (oes distinct types of cucumbers are bred to fill the need for large fruits suitable for slicing 
to serve in salads, and the smaller, unifor 
in both types are grown with the great 
m, prelific pickling varieties. Our special strains 
est care to insute trat ail standards of quality are main- 
tained in your crop. Quantity néeded for 20 hills, 1 pkt.; 80 hills, 1 oz. 
Sow in hills three to six feet apart; six seeds 11 inches deep to a hill, thinned three plants, 
Protect small plants from beeties. Water when needed, and keep vines picked clean. 
Burpee’s HYBRID. 65 Days. 
mosaic resistant long dark green and slender cu- 
cur iber. Ideal for market or home. See Novelty page 6. 
Det. (30 seeds) 35¢3 ‘4 oz. $2.75; oz. $4.75 
Nae MARKET ER. 65 Days. MA variety of recent 
introduction producing very dark green, cylindrical 
fruits which taper slightly at ends. Fruits are about 
8 inches long and 214 inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; 44 |lb., $1.25 
Egg Plant 
Egg Plant likes a rich, loamy soil. Plants should be 
set out in the garden as soon as danger of frost has 
Passed, in rows 3 feet apart, the plants 2 feet apart. 
EARLY HYBRID. A very early Fl 
Hybrid that bears a large number of small to medium 
ium sized fruit. It . bred 
is not as suitable 
as Vaughan’s Hy- 
brid Egg Plant 
for market but a 
satisfactory early 
maturing home 
garden type. 
Pkt., 25c 
BLACK 
BEAUTY. 80 Days. 
Favorite variety 
in northern gar- 
dens, this excels 
in quality, size 
and appearance. 
Its huge fruits are 
almost black, are 
highly decorative 
in exhibition bas- 
kets and collec- 
tions. Pkt., 15c; oe 
% oz., 45c; oz., ; 
85c; 14 lb., $2.65 BLACK BEAUTY 
IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE. 83 Days. 
Plants grow low, stalky and branching, are early 
and almost continuous bearing; fruits are large, 
satiny smooth, rich purple. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 45c; —oz., 85c; 4 lb., $2.65 
Endive 
E-1 BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN WHITE 
ESCAROLE. Pkt., 15¢; oz., 35c; % Ib., 80c 
' BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN WHITE ES- 
CAROLE. (Florida Full Heart). 90 Days. Of the 
straight smooth leaf Batavian type, this variety has 
the largest number of heart leaves ‘and the finest 
salad quality of any we have tried. It grows upright, 
resists drought. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 4 lb., 80c 
GREEN CURLED. 90 Days. Standard variety for 
fall and winter. When centers are blanched, it is 
most beautiful. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., 80c 
Straight Eight Cucumber 
58 days. All-America Gold Medal Winner. At best table 
size, fruits are 8 in. long and 2% in. in diameter, well 
rounded at the ends, dark green in color, with practically 
no striping at the blossom end. Its even, deep color and 
symmetrical shape are outstanding characteristics: it is a 
favorite white spine cucumber for home or market; good 
producer, ideal shipper and of the highest quality. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25; 14 Ib. $2.30; Ib. $3.75 
Early Fortune — Good slicer 
58 days. The flesh is pure white, of a firm, crisp texture and 
most delicious flavor. Fully grown fruits measure 9 in, long 
and 23% in. thick, tapering slightly toward the ends. An old 
favorite white spine cucumber for home, market, shipping 
as well as for pickles, Holds its color for quite a long time. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.25; 14 1b. $2.30; Ib. $3.75 
\mproved Long Green 
60 days. Black-spined fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, 
and ‘more or less warted; glossy medium dark green skin 
and pure white, solid, tender, crisp fiesh. Popular for 
ripe (yellow) cucumber pickles or slicing. Desirable home 
garden cucumber of good eating quality. Hardy and prolific. 
Pkt. 20¢; oz.50¢; 14 lb. $1.35; 14 1b. $2.45; Ib. $4.25 
PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
NATIONAL. 54 Days. The type is shorter 
than the Chicago Pickle and the fruit being smaller, 
blight does not sap the strength of the vine. 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 45c; 
BOSTON PICKLING. 
ya ibs 1.25 
(Green Prolific). 58 
Days. Smooth, symmetrical pickle, very early and 
productive. 
KOHLRABI 
Edible portion is a large bulb produced on 
tHe stem above the ground and which, if used 
when young, 2 to 2% in. across, is most de- 
licious. The sweet, fine-grained flesh has the 
combined flavor not unlike that of cauliflower 
and turnip. Sow the seed in rows 12 to 18 in. 
apart early in the spring and cover % in: deep. 
Thin plants to stand 6 in. apart in the row. 
For a continuous supply, sow every two weeks 
until hot weather, For fall use, sow seed in 
midsummer. Excellent for home and market 
garden, also for forcing. Cooked kohlrabi may 
be served with butter, salt and pepper, or 
with sour cream or white sauce. When young, 
may be chilled and served raw. A pkt. will 
sow about 30 ft. of row; an oz. 250 ft. 
Early White Vienna 55 days. The 
skin is light green and very smooth; the flesh 
is creamy white, tender and of a delicate mild 
flavor. Suitable for freezing: Dwarf growing. 
Pkt.15¢; 1,0z.50¢; 0z.90¢; 1% lb. $2.70 
Early Purple Vienna 60 days. 
“‘Apple-like” bulbs are a purplish color and the 
flesh is an attractive greenish white. Matures 
five days later than White Vienna but other- 
wise resembles it in tenderness and fine qual- 
ity; the bulbs usually grow a trifle larger. 
Pkt. 15¢;' Y%,0z.50¢; oz. 90¢; 14 Ib. $2.70 
Pkt., 15c; oz., 45; 14 lb., $1.25 
LEEK 
Broad London 
Also known as 
Large American Flag. 
130 days. Nicely fla- 
vored thick stems of the 
most excellent quality, 
the white part extending 
well up the stalks. The 
long, thick, blanched 
necks may be used alone 
or as a thick puree of 
green peas and leeks. 
Also highly prized for 
use in soups, stews, or 
creamed. It belongs to 
.the onion family, but. 
has a decidedly sweet 
flavor. Sow seed in early 
spring in rows 12 to 18 
in. apart and cover 
with % in. of fine soil. 
Thin to 4 to 6 in. apart 
in the row. Draw earth 
up around plants when 
cultivating to blanch as 
you would celery. A pkt. 
will sow 25 ft. of row; 
¥% oz. 100 ft. : 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 14 lb. $2.70 
