CUCUMBER, SURECROP 
CELERY 
Sow from February to May, transplanting 
in June to rows 3’ apart. One ounce of seed 
will produce 5000 plants. 
GIANT UTAH—Late plant. Sturdy, compact 
and solid. Free from strings. Light green 
in color; nutty flavor. 120 days. Pkt. l5c. 
TWO CROPS FOR ONE 
SPACE 
Unless you raise vegetables for quantity, 
storage or freezing, limit planting of any type 
to family’s probable use in fresh form. Set 
perennial crops (Asparagus, Rhubarb, Arti- 
choke, etc.) at one side of garden. They are 
permanent. Next to perennials set crops that 
occupy the ground through growing season 
(Tomatoes, Squash, Pole Beans, late Potatoes, 
etc.). This leaves remaining space for serial 
planting and rotation of crops. Before the 
Tomatoes, Squashes, etc., are set out, their 
space may be given to radishes, lettuce and 
other quick-growing early spring crops. When 
these are harvested, clear the area and replace 
with later crops (Bush Beans, late Potatoes, 
late Cabbage). Save space by staking Toma- 
toes, Cucumbers, etc. Set aside a small space 
for sowing Lettuce, Kale and other seeds that 
can be transplanted to the main garden later. 
Seedlings from this area can get started and 
be read¢ to set out when other crops have 
finished and their ground space is cleared. 
Shade-loving vegetables, such as Lettuce, 
can be planted on the shady side of tall- 
growing things. Sun-lovers should go upon 
sunny side of tall plants. Heavy-fruited 
things, such as Squashes, can be allowed to 
sprawl on banks or run over fences—if sup- 
port is placed under developing fruits. One 
or two plants of Zucchini or other types of 
Squash—or Pumpkin—are enough to meet av- 
erage family needs. Tomatoes, Eggplant, etc., 
can, if desired, be grown staked in pots or 
tubs and shifted as desired during the season. 
Pole Beans are a space saver and fit well 
into the ‘‘vertical garden” plan. Another 
space-saving method is interplanting in spring 
of early, fast maturing crops with slow, late 
maturing vegetables, as shown below. 
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SOUTHERN OR GEORGIA—While grown 
extensively in the south they are hardy and 
will usually withstand our winters. Excel- 
lent greens when most fresh vegetables are 
gone from the garden. 36 days. Pkt. l5c. 
NEW CORN, IOCHIEF 
CUCUMBER 
Sow when weather becomes settled, in 
hills 4 to 5 feet apart. They require a warm, 
rich soil and should be watered liberally. 
Mature in about 60 days. 
*xSURECROP HYBRID—All Time All Amer- 
ica Award. F; hybrid of white spine type. 
Slender, blunt ended, 8 to 9” long and 242" 
in diameter. Tender, crisp, white flesh of 
good flavor. 58 days. Pkt. 25c. 
CHICAGO or BOSTON PICKLING—Slightly 
tapered 6 to 7” medium dark green fruits 
of even size. 58 days. Pkt. 10c. 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE (EXTRA EARLY) 
—Freely produces dark green, almost ridge- 
less fruits. 7” long. 55 days. Pkt. 10c. 
LEMON—Little fruits resembling lemons in 
form and color. Delicious, distinctive flavor. 
Fine preserves, sweet pickles and in salad. 
65 days. Pkt. 10c. 
LONG GREEN IMPROVED—The fruits are 
handsome, being of good form and deep 
green color retained a considerable time 
after picking. 9 to 10”. 70 days. Pkt. 10c. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT—Symmetrical cylindrical 
fruits about 8” long and 2%" in diameter. 
Well rounded ends, free from objectionable 
striping or tipping. 68 days. Pkt. 10c. 
EGG PLANT, BLACK BEAUTY 
SWEET CORN 
Plant in rich warm soil, in hills, 2 to 3’ 
apart, in rows 3’ apart for early kinds and 
4’ apart for late sorts. Make first sowing 
about May 15 and successive sowings 
every 2 weeks up to about July 15. Corn 
should be planted in blocks of at least 4 
rows. 
HYBRIDS 
Listed in order of maturity. 
GOLDEN MIDGET — Yellow midget sized 
sweet corn with stalks only 2 to 4’ high. 
Good, early ears about 5” long. For the 
small garden. 70 days. Pkt. l5c. 
SPANCROSS (fr)—Very early hybrid. Well 
filled 6'’ ears of medium yellow. Good 
quality. Plants grow to 4 to 5 feet tall. 71 
days. Pkt. 15c. 
MARCROSS (fr) —Second early hybrid. 
Short sturdy stocks. Ears long, plump, ab- 
tuptly tapered at tip; 10 to 14 rows of light 
cream yellow kernels. Good flavor and qual- 
ity. Early, 442 to 5’ high. 72 days. Pkt. 15c. 
GOLDEN BEAUTY EARLY—1955 All Amer- 
ica Winner. Short season variety. Excellent 
early strain because of good eating quality, 
high yield, disease resistance and has at- 
tractive appearance and color. 73 days. 
PEt, 25c., 
*CARMELCROSS — Third earliest hybrid. 
Planted extensively as a commercial vari- 
ety in the Puget Sound area. Medium yel- 
low ears 7 to 10 inches long. Vigorous stalks 
SY feet high. 76 days. Pkt. 15c. 
GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM (fr)—Main hy- 
brid. 10 to 14 rowed ears a little lighter in 
color than Golden Bantam. Highly resistant 
to Stewart's disease. Extremely uniform. 
85 days. Pkt. l5c. 
*xIOCHIEF HYBRID—All Time All America 
Award (fr)—A yellow F:i sweet corn with 
sensational qualities. Sugar sweet and ten- 
der, stays prime longer. An ideal canning 
and freezing corn. 89 days. Pkt. 15c. 
OPEN POLLINATED 
GOLDEN BANTAM IMPROVED (GOLDEN 
GIANT) (fr)— Selection from the original 
strain of Golden Bantam. Larger ears, more 
rows of kernels, greater production. Golden 
yellow, deep wide, tender with fine sweet 
flavor. 81 days. Pkt. 15c. 
GOLDEN EARLY MARKET—A tender yel- 
low sweet corn of good flavor. 8 to 12 rows 
of yellow kernels. 72 days. Pkt. 15c. 
28 FEED YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN—AND YOUR VEGETABLES WILL FEED YOU 
