POPCORN, EGGPLANT & CUCUMBERS Robust White Hybrid
95 Day. Popcorn. A great flavor and crispy, tender kernels are the result of this popcorn. Its big ears give a high yield of kernels. Te stalks are large. Enjoy this delicious white popcorn that pops hull free with very few unpopped kernels.
#01783 (A) Pkt. (1½ oz.) $2.65; 2 or more pkts. $2.30 each; (N) ½ lb. $9.95; (P) 1 lb. $17.50; (P) 4 lbs. $62.95
Robust White
“Little Stripper” Popcorn Sheller
Strips kernels from ears with one twist of the wrist. Durable cast aluminum.
#54048 $6.95 Black Bell ✷ Robust Yellow Hybrid
85-100 Day. Popcorn. An excellent popper with large yellow kernels. One of the highest yielding popcorns on the market due to its large ear size and double bearing potential. Vigorous grower. Does well under adverse conditions. Not pictured.
#01782 (A) Pkt. (1½ oz.) $2.75; 2 or more pkts. $2.40 each; (N) ½ lb. $10.25; (P) 1 lb. $17.95; (P) 4 lbs. $63.95
EGGPLANT CULTURE
About 8 weeks before your last frost, plant seeds ½" deep in flats. Al- low 10 days for germination. Transplant into Jiffy Pots when the plants are about 2" tall. After all danger of frost has passed, transplant di- rectly into the garden 2½-3' apart. Use plastic garden mulch, found on page 50, to get a jump start on the season.
Fairy Tale Ashley NEW Gherking NEW Boston Pickling Alibi County Fair W Black Bell Hybrid
68 Day. A classic Italian eggplant. Early and highly productive. Strong plants yield medium-large, glossy, deep purple-black fruits. Very adaptable to most soils with excellent disease resistance.
#02272 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $3.95; 2 or more pkts. $3.35 each Fairy Tale Hybrid
55 Day. 2005 AAS Winner. Edible eggplant and ornamental. Dwarf 18-24" plants set bright lavender flowers and abundant clusters of 3 to 5 elongated lav- ender-purple fruits striped with white. Ready to pick a full 2 weeks earlier than most eggplants and should be harvested when 4" long. Gourmet flavor with very few seeds. Produces well in the garden or containers.
#02277 (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $3.25; 2 or more pkts. $2.85 each CUCUMBER CULTURE
After all danger of frost and soil is warm (55˚F at 6 inches), plant 5 to 6 seeds 1" deep in hills 4 to 5' apart. Allow 10 to 14 days for germination. When plants are 4" high, thin to 2 or 3 of the strongest plants. Well-rot- ted manure mixed into the bottom of each hill will stimulate growth and increase yield considerably. For straightest fruits for slicing, train your vines on a trellis or netting. Packets contain 30 seeds unless otherwise stated.
W Ashley
65 Day. Slicer. An improved straight eight type cucumber that is excellent for slicing. Its 7-8" fruits are slim, uniform and dark green. Te vines are vigorous, resistant to Downy Mildew and produce heavy yields. An improved old-timer that is sure to please any gardener.
Homemade Pickles
Eureka Diva Dasher II
#02105 (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.75; 2 or more pkts. $2.40 each W ❦ Boston Pickling
NEW! 50-60 Day. Pickler. Tis heirloom favorite is an excellent cucumber for pickling and has been around since as early as 1880. Bright green fruits are 5-6" in length and approximately 2-3" wide. Tey will make a delicious pickle at all stages of growth. Be sure to pick the fruit on a regular basis in order to keep the bounty coming.
Marketmore 76 Slicemore Alibi Hybrid
50 Day. Pickler. Very productive baby dill cucumber. Can be picked at the 2" stage for gherkins or at the 3-4" stage for dill pickles. Te fruits are smooth with a small seed cavity. Very tasty fresh as well as pickled. Excellent disease resistance.
#02002 (A) Pkt. $3.25; 2 or more pkts. $2.85 each 22
#02007 (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.65; 2 or more pkts. $2.15 each W County Fair Improved Hybrid
52 Day. Burpless Dual Purpose. Good multi-purpose cucumber. It is almost seedless when isolated from other varieties. Te sweet, non-bitter flavor and crunchy, firm texture makes it a good slicing variety. Vine grows up to 5' bearing impressive 6-8" blocky green fruits. Disease resistant.
#02015 (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.65; 2 or more pkts. $2.15 each; (K) ½ oz. $9.95 D Bush Habit ✦ Pole Habit WVery Reliable 4 Easy-to-Grow ❦ Heirloom c VBS Exclusive b International Collection
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