GERMAIN'S CUCUMBERS 
CULTURE 
Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger of 
frost is over and the ground is warm. Sow 6 to 10 seeds 
in hills 4 to 6 feet apart. After all danger of pests is 
gone and you are sure of your plants, thin, leaving the 
three strongest. Cucumbers enjoy a light, sandy, rich 
soil. Seed should be planted 1 inch deep. One ounce 
will plant 50 hills; 2 pounds, 1 acre. 
268 Boston Pickling (60 days) An early pickling 
or slicing variety. Fruits weigh about 12 lbs., 6 in. 
long and 2% in. in diameter. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
279 Improved Long Green (79 days) One of 
the best for all purposes—fruits long and slender, seed 
cavity small. Fruits weigh 214 lbs., are 12 to 18 in. 
long and 2) in. in diameter. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1 lb. $2.75 
EGG PLANT 
CULTURE 
The plants should be started under glass if wanted 
early. If later results are desired, seed should be 
planted in cold frames or in boxes where special care 
can be given. Moisture is an important factor and care 
should be taken to have the soil in beds or boxes moist. 
Plants should not be set out permanently until all dan- 
ger of frost is over, using plants 6 to 8 inches tall of 
vigorous growth for setting in the field. Space plants 
3 feet apart each way. 
308 New York Improved (¢3 days) An early 
variety, large oval-shaped and the deep purple kind 
that tastes surprisingly like oysters when fried. This 
variety is a great producer 50 to 60 pounds having 
been grown from one plant. Pkt. 15¢; 
ee Oz. $1.00; 1/4 lb. $3.00; 1 lb. $9.00 
Lo ae ee 
CUCUMBER EARLY FORTUNE 
CRISP AND DELICIOUS CUCUMBERS 
267 Lemon (65 days) This cucumber is the 
size and shape of a good sized lemon, color 
creamy white when at its best eating condition, 
which turns yellow as it ripens. Makes a distinc- 
tive and very fine pickle when small and is a fine 
cucumber for slicing, being very crisp and delicate 
and never turning bitter. Pkt. 15¢: 
Oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.20; 1 lb. $3.50 
275 Early Fortune (6g days) One of the 
best cucumbers for home or market grower. It is 
about 9 in. long, of uniform diameter (21! in.), 
making it an ideal shape to pack and carry nicely. 
The color is a deep attractive green with white 
spines. Seed cavity small, flesh very crisp and 
solid. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 1% lb. 90¢; 1 lb. $2.75 
ENDIVE 
Culture Same as for lettuce 
317 Green Curled (95 days) Makes a fine salad, 
especially for winter use. When ready for use outer 
leaves are green with the center of the head blanched 
to creamy white. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢ 14 lb. 85¢; 1 lb. $2.50 
KALE or BORECOLE 
CULTURE 
Plants are usually cut off when the leaves are 6 inches 
or more in length, but with the fine curled varieties the 
leaves can be gathered for use when of good size. If 
the tall Scotch or Jersey varieties are planted, the lower 
leaves should be carefully pulled off so that the plants 
can grow on and furnish a continuous supply. One 
ounce of seed will produce 4000 plants, 2 lbs. will plant 
an acre. Seed should be sown thinly in drills and plants 
reset 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. 
324 Thousand Headed or Jersey (90 days) 
An excellent food for poultry, an immense yielder. 
Crops are known to have gone as high as 60 tons of 
green feed per acre. Anyone having poultry should 
plant it. Seed should be planted in drills 3 ft. apart 
and the plants transplanted when from 6 to 8 in. high. 
The plants should be set 3 feet apart each way. They 
grow about 4 ft. high with a wide spread of leaves and 
a single plant often weighs 30 to 40 lbs. Pkt. 10¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
ROMAINE or COS 
359 Paris Green Cos Plant upright, leaves broad 
and long, 8 to 10 inches, dark green. Self blanching, 
the heart is greenish white, very tender and sweet. 
Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb: 90¢; 1 lb. $3.00 
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LETTUCE 
Tender, Crisp and Sweet 
CULTURE 
Very easily grown and therefore particularly desirable 
for the home garden. Loose leaved varieties grow more 
quickly than heading varieties. Plant 2 ounces of seed 
for 150 foot row or about 2 lbs. to the acre. Thin out 
when fourth leaf appears leaving plants in the row 10 
inches apart. A rich pliable loam soil is desirable for 
lettuce. Crop needs ample moisture and plenty of culti- 
vation. In field planting, plant on ridges 14 to 18 in. 
wide and in double rows, about 12 in. apart, giving 
frequent irrigation between the ridges. 
Write for Quantity Prices 
350 Black Seeded Simpson 4 favorite among 
the loose leaved kinds, very crisp and tender. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
351 Early Curled Simpson he best of early 
varieties of the loose leaved kinds; leaves light green, 
crisp, and fine flavor. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 35¢; 4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
LOS ANGELES MARKET 
344 Los Angeles Market an improved type, 
early, and sure heading. Is of fine appearance, excel- 
lent quality and has a large percentage of perfect 
heads. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 
345 Iceberg An excellent summer lettuce produc- 
ing a solid light green head with leaves tinged with 
red. The head is very large, white inside, crisp and 
sweet, but not as solid as the New York. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 4 lb. 90¢; 1 lb. $2.70 
347 Big Boston A variety highly recommended for 
home gardeners. Sure header, medium size, outer leaves 
attractive green color tinged with brown. Heads are a 
crisp, fine buttery flavor. Be sure to plant this variety 
in your home garden. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1 Ib. $2.70 
349 Prizehead (48 days) Very popular for home 
gardens because it is very early and quick growing. 
Leaves are broad and crumpled, tinged with red and 
inner leaves are entirely green. Is very crisp, sweet and 
tender. Pkt. 15¢; 
Oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1 lb. $2.70 
353 Grow a Lettuce Salad Bowl 
Here is a head of lettuce that fills a salad bowl 
with a perfect rosette of rich green and very dec- 
orative leaves. A real salad bowl by itself. 
Easy to grow in only 45 days. Stands heat bet- 
ter than other leaf varieties. Wonderful flavor and 
tender texture. Forms a compact rounded head. 
Try a LETTUCE SALAD BOWL. this 
Pkt. 15¢; 
season. 
1 oz. 45¢; 1%4 lb. $1.25; 1 lb. $3.75 
