OPEN POLLINATED SWEET CORN 
GILL’S GOLDEN EARLY MARKET (Golden Hummer). 
72 DAYS. An early yellow sweet corn that is very popular 
with the market gardeners. It is larger than Sunshine and 
several days earlier. It is also a good yielder, 6 to 7 inches 
long, mostly 12 rows of kernels. PKt., 15¢e; % 1b., 25c; 1 
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GOLDEN SUNSHINEx. 70 TO 76 DAYS. In this corn of 
rich golden color we find a fine sweet variety maturing 
a UN aaa Lene oe carte reais Golden Bantam. Large for 
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5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs. $3.00. eee cia 
GOLDEN BANTAMx s. Extra Early. 76 DAYS. This is a 
recombination of 15 inbred strains of Golden Bantam. The 
quality, color and width of kernel is much superior to ordi- 
nary Bantam. “Bxtra Early’ Golden Bantam is adapted 
especially to home gardens, where early eating corn is 
desired. It is a favorite with market gardeners. May be 
planted at intervals of two weeks until July 1st. Pkt., 15c; 
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FERTILIZER FOR CORN 
For sand or sandy loams, use 6-24-12 or 4-16-16. The same 
for silt or clay loams. For mucks and peats, use an 0-20-20 
or 0-20-10 fertilizer. 
BLACK MEXICAN. 92 DAYS. Many consider this sweet 
corn the sweetest of all for its delicious flavor. The ripe 
Kernels are bluish-black. At eating stage are bluish-white. 
PkKt.s The: 46 1b .25¢e3 1. lb.,040e; 2)4bs:, be: 
EARLY EVERGREEN. 95 DAYS. Produces large white 
ears of extra fine quality. We recommend it very highly 
for both home and market gardens. PKt.. 15c; % Ib., 25c; 
1 Ib., 40¢; 2 lbs., 75¢; 5 Ibs, $1.75; 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
GOLDEN EVERGREEN*x. 95 DAYS. A cross between 
Golden Bantam and Stowell’s Evergreen combining the but- 
tery flavor of the former and large ear of the latter. The 
ears are 8 to 9 inches long and contain 12 to 14 rows of 
beautiful yellow kernels. Pkt, 15c; 4% 1b... 25¢; 1 lb. 35e; 
QED Se eoGs) Delbs se o1.50; LORDS. 2707 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. 98 DAYS.A favorite for the 
home garden. The white kernels are very deep and packed 
tightly. The flavor is delicious. Pkt., 15c: 4% lb., 25c; 1 1b., 
A0G M2Mbs A T5C 285) 16S.) $1.75510 xlbss, $3.00. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. 98 DAYS. The best known 
and most popular late variety. Its large ears with long 
deep white kernels of a rich sugary flavor cannot be sur- 
Dascseds Pkt, Jhe2 26 -1b., 25e; 1 Ib.) 40c; 2 Ibs:, 75c; 5. Ibs, 
Seas 0 lbS.. $0.00. 
GOLDEN MIDGET. 65-70 DAYS. Very small ears of un- 
surpassed flavor that grow on stalks only 2 to 3 feet high. 
uh tesa garden. Pkt., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 Ib., 70c; 2 
sf .30. 
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Early Fortune Cucumber 
POPCORN 
CULTURE. Sow in rows 38 feet apart, 2 to 38 inches deep 
as soon as danger of frost is over at the rate of 4 to 6 
pounds to the acre, or 1 ounce to 40-foot row. Thin plants 
to 10 to 12 inches in the row. Care in curing determines 
popping qualities. 
MINN. 250 WHITE HULLESS HYBRID. 83) DAMS. = Elere 
is as fine a popping corn as you can get anywhere, devel- 
oped by the Minnesota Experimental. Station. For flavor 
and tenderness it cannot be beat. Has higher popping qual- 
ity and less hull than the old) Jap, Hulless corm) “Plant 
grows 4% to 5 feet tall and is a vigorous grower. Pkt., 
then 146) 1b, 0c; 1 1b,, 90c; 5 lbs, $4.00. 
SOUTH AMERICAN HYBRID. 105 DAYS. This excellent 
yellow popcorn is adapted for Southern Minnesota and its 
immediate area. Pops large, tender kernels of a rich butter 
color. A heavy yielder. PkKt., 15c; % Ib., Ries ik Woyn5 Bikes 
5 lbs., $4.00. 
POPCORN FOR POPPING % 
We are Northwest headquarters for fine corn for pop- 
ping, either white or yellow. Prices quoted on request. 
CUCUMBER 
Plant in hills 6 feet apart each way. 10 to 20 
seeds may be planted in each hill, covering a circle 15 
inches in diameter. When plants are three or four inches 
high they may be thinned to 5 or 6 to a hill, allowing for 
cutworms and beetles destroying one or two. Cultivate 
frequently until the vines cover the ground. The seed 
may also be started in berry boxes by placing them in a 
hotbed. When the weather is suitable—settled and warm 
plant out. The fruit should be gathered as soon as large 
enough for use, or else the productiveness of the vines will 
be permdnently injured. One ounce of seed is required for 
60 hills; two to three pounds per acre. 
EARLY SURECROP HYBRID. 58 DAYS. A _ 1950 All- 
America of outstanding performance. The dark green, 
disease resistant cukes are similar in shape to A & C. PKt., 
25 seeds, 30c; ys 0z., 45c; % oZ., T5c. 
STRAIGHT-8x. 63 DAYS. Vigorous, productive for ship- 
ping, market garden and the home garden. 1% inches in 
diameter, 8 inches long, and well rounded at both ends. 
Deep green in color and free from striping. PKt., CeO ze, 
35¢c2) 47 “Lbs, Sie; telbs. ~2.20. 
A & Cr. 68 DAYS. One of the best known varieties for 
market and home gardens. Fruits nearly cylindrical, taper- 
ing slightly at ends. Uniform in size and dark green color. 
8% inches long, 2% inches in diameter. One of the best for 
Slicing. sPictylpe. oz, t0cr) ta lby1 Voc; alelbe, $2.00. 
MARKETERx. 60-65 DAYS. A good early prolific variety. 
Tapers to straight end. Color dark green and does not show 
light stripes. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; % 1b., 85c; 1 lb., $2.25. 
NIAGARAx. 60-65 DAYS. A new slicing variety that is re- 
sistant to cucumber mosaic. Fruit is white spined, deep 
green, being blunt on blossom end. Varies from 7% to 10 
inches in length.,Pkt., 15c; oz. 35c; % lb., 90c; 1 1b., $3.00. 
LONGFELLOWx. 72 DAYS. An excellent long, slender 
dark green variety, equally desirable for greenhouse forcing 
or outdoor culture. This is an ideal cucumber for the mar- 
ket gardener, growing 12 to 14 inches in length, of vigorous 
habit. White spined. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., 75e; 1 1b., $2.00. 
DAVIS PERFECT. 65 DAYS. Retains its dark green color 
and good qualities long after being picked. It is crisp, solid, 
of fine flavor and has very few seeds. Will average about 
8 to 9 inches in length, is quite slender, tapering slightly 
at both ends. A splendid cucumber for pickling, as well 
as for table. Pkt., 15c; o0z., 30c; 4% 1lb., 75c; 1 1b., $2.00. 
CUBITx*. 60 DAYS. A heavy bearer of white-spined, uni- 
form dark green exterior color and long. blunt-ended, with 
small seed cavity. A fine cucumber for home or market 
gardeners. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35¢; % Ib., 85c; 1, 1b., $2.25, 
GOULD’S PICKLING. 56 DAYS. A big favorite for those 
who want a small pickle. Produces a heavy yield of deep 
green, square ended fruits, broad at stem end and tapering 
slightly to the tip, of very uniform size. About 5 inches 
at maturity. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25e; % Ib., 65c; 1 lb., $1,830. 
CLIMBING. 60 DAYS. A vigorous grower. A real climber 
that does best on a pole or trellis. Fruit about 9 inches 
long, tender and crisp, dark green color. Quite resistant to 
disease, black spined. Pkt. 15c; 02., 30c; aun Moy, aKee 
LONG GREEN. (Yellow at Maturity) 70 DAYS. Dark 
green fruit from 7 to 11 inches long. Flesh firm and crisp. 
Fine for slicing, also for ripe cucumber pickles, the best 
for yellow pickling. The bulk of the crop matures’ late and 
is in much demand for both the home garden and for market 
gardeners. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 70c; 1 Tbe 129.0) 
EARLY FORTUNEx. 65 DAYS. One of the leading early 
White Spine varieties with a rich dark green color, about 
nine inches long, slightly tapering at both ends. Has very 
few seeds. The white flesh is firm and crisp. Fine for table, 
market or for pickles. A heavy producer, disease resistant. 
Teves, Ue) Geen, CHU ALE Mow, “ae ale lls s $2.00. 
BOSTON PICKLING. 58 DAYS. Very productive, and 
grown mostly for pickles. The fruit is black spined, bright 
green in color, and smooth. Flesh crisp and tender. Grows 
6 to 7 inches long. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25c; %4 1b., 65c; 1 1b., $1.80. 
CHICAGO or WESTERFIELD PICKLING. 59 DAYS. 
About 7 inches in length, 2% inches thick, blunt at both 
ends, and has large black spines. Is very prolific, and a 
favorite of many who grow pickles on a large scale. Pkt., 
15e: 6Z.,.25¢e; %4 1b.,..65e%"1 1b.,.$1.80. 
NATIONAL PICKLINGx*. 54 DAYS. An early maturing 
strain of medium size, deep green, very solid, uniform 
pickles. Stay just_as firm after pickling as before. Very 
productive. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25e;.% I1b., 65c; 1 1b., $1.80. 
BLACK SPINE MR17. 56 DAYS. A new pickling cucum- 
ber, mosaic resistant, slimmer and darker green than Na- 
ii@meil Watt, isKeh Or. BUXES Wo Mo Woes ab Me), S2eeDe 
SNOW’S PICKLING. 55 DAYS. A small, early, deep green 
variety; a favorite among pickle growers. Very productive, 
maturing uniformly, of excellent quality. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 25¢3 
HAE Mow Antes al) ley) Mabe 
WEST INDIAN GHERKIN. 60 DAYS. Fruit 2 inches long, 
used exclusively for pickles. Use very young; mature fruit 
becomes seedy. Pick before thorns form. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c. 
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