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10. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE.

CUCUMBER.
One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant an acre.
Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop plant in open ground in May, about twelve seeds in a hill. When danger of bugs is past thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle the vines with plaster or air-slacked lime to protect them from the bugs, or use Slug Shot to kill the bugs.
EARLY EXPRESS.--See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.25.
GREEN PROLIFIC.--One of the best pickling varieties; dark green, tender, crisp; very productive; of fine flavor, uniform size, and good for table use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE.--This variety, which originated with a leading pickle grower near Chicago, is considered the best variety there as it is very prolific, matures early and produces an immense number of desirable shaped pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
BOSTON, or JERSEY PICKLE.--Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
PERFECT WHITE SPINE.--This improved strain is pronounced by good judges superior to all others. Fruit even and good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. It is of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. Immensely productive, and keeps solid and crisp a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
EMERALD.--A new variety which possesses that rich, dark green color, which has long been sought for but never before obtained, retaining its color until fully ripe. Its fruits set early and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight, handsome fruits of most desirable qualities. Crop almost a failure. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.

EARLY CLUSTER.--Fruits of the slim form desirable for pickling. It is extra prolific, frequently setting in clusters of two and three. These are desirable for small pickles. If the fruits are kept gathered, the vines will continue in bearing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. 85c.
NEW ASTRO.--A variety of the highest merit for gardeners, some claiming that they made more money from a crop of these grown early in hotbeds than from any other crop, as they yield a continual daily picking and sell quickly at $1.00 per dozen. Fruit large, perfect shape, 8 to 12 inches long. They are of the very best quality for slicing, as the flesh is white and crisp and they have very few seeds. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00.

IMPROVED BISMARCK.--An excellent variety with very long fruit pointed at both ends, very uniform in shape, size and color, thus making it an excellent sort for marketing. Holds its dark green color well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 60c, lb. $1.75.
JAPANESE CLIMBING.--Vines are of healthy, vigorous growth, with rich, dark green foliage, and throw out strong, grasping tendrils which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or any other suitable support. Of large size, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green, turning to brown and netted when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.

EGG PLANT.
A tender plant which should be started quite early in a hotbed or box in the house which must be kept warm. Transplant late to open ground 2½ feet apart.
IMPROVED NEW YORK.--Our strain of this, the leading market variety, we believe to be unsurpassed. Very large size, skin deep purple, flesh white and of excellent quality. Very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, ¼ lb. $1.25.
EARLY LONG PURPLE.--The earliest variety in existence, being several weeks earlier than the above. Fruit is the same color as the improved New York Purple, but is longer and somewhat smaller. It is fully equal in quality, and what it lacks in size is made up in productiveness. Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, ¼ lb. $1.10.
PEARL WHITE.--Pure creamy white, with slight shading of light green near the stem; good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, ¼ lb. $1.40.

KOHL RABI. One ounce will produce 2,500 plants.
If you have never grown Kohl Rabi you should try it this year. It is a most excellent vegetable, intermediate between the cabbage and turnip. Cultivate like cabbage and cook like turnips.
GOLIATH PURPLE.--Of immense size, solid and sweet; keeps well. It will pay to get the best. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 75c, lb. $2.00.

[image] IMPROVED NEW YORK EGG PLANT.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN.--A standard sort. Vine vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
CUMBERLAND.--A cross between the Peerless White Spine and Japanese Climbing cucumber. It is a hardy, rapid, vigorous grower and one of the most prolific varieties that we know of. The pickles differ from all other sorts in being thickly set with fine spines over the entire surface except the extreme stem end. They are exceptionally straight and symmetrical, and the flesh is crisp and tender, so that we are safe in calling it the best pickling cucumber on the market. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.40.
WEST INDIA GHERKIN, or BURR.--Makes a handsome pickle of first-class quality. Be sure to try it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ¼ lb. 80c.
SNAKE--A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head protruding, and some measure six feet in length. Grown chiefly as a curiosity and for exhibition. In packets only, each 10c.

[image] GOLIATH KOHL RABI.

EARLY WHITE VIENNA.--Flesh white and tender. Good market sort of Kohl Rabi. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, ¼ lb. 50c, lb. $1.60.

OKRA, or GUMBO.
One ounce will sow about 80 feet of drill.
Why not try Okra this year? It is extra nice for soups, stews, etc., and also much liked when pickled. Sow at the usual time of tender vegetables in drills 2 inches deep, leaving the plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Pick pods while still tender and slice crosswise before cooking.
WHITE VELVET.--Pods round, smooth and of an attractive white velvety appearance, very tender and of a superior flavor. Plants dwarf and very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT.
One ounce will produce about 100 plants.
Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds three feet apart each way.
IDEAL MAMMOTH.--Largest and best. See Novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
VICTORIA.--The old standard sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ¼ lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
VICTORIA RHUBARB ROOTS.--By mail 15c each, 5 for 50c, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
IDEAL MAMMOTH ROOTS.--Have only a limited supply of this improved variety. Each 25c, doz. $2.00, postpaid.

[image] WHITE VELVET OKRA.

SEE LIST OF HERBS, GARDEN PLANTS AND SUNDRIES ON PAGES 22 AND 23.