VARIETIES OF CUCUMBERS 221 



where irrigation can be had, autumn temperatures are often very 

 favorable for the plant. 



Varieties. Although our county fairs may be counted upon to 

 bring to view almost every shape and length of cucumber which 

 amateurs delight in, very few kinds constitute the crop grown for 

 use: 



Arlington White Spine : good size, straight and symmetrical, holds green 

 color well, very productive and early; used both for market and pickling. 



Long White Spine : a standard mid-season variety, large, dark green, 

 tender, white crisp flesh. 



Klondike : similar to Long White Spine, specially favored by southern 

 California market growers. 



Long Green : an old standard late variety ; dark green ; firm and crisp ; 

 good form ; a favorite for pickling. 



Green Prolific or Boston Pickling : early and productive ; small size ; crisp 

 and tender ; popular for pickling. 



Pera : long, smooth skin, good green color, and flesh white and crisp ; 

 flavor excellent ; seed cavity small ; rather late. 



Cumberland : hardy, vigorous and prolific ; very desirable for pickling 

 because very good in all sizes. 



Chicago Pickling : medium long, dark green, rounded ends ; a popular 

 pickling variety. 



Cool and Crisp : especially favored as a garden variety ; green but ripening 

 white. 



