VARIETIES OP CUCUMBERS. 269 



cucumbers, and there is much chance for ingenuity in 

 securing these conditions. 



For Pickling. Cucumbers for pickling are largely 

 grown in the early autumn for midsummer planting. As 

 stated before, where irrigation can be had, autumn tem- 

 peratures are often very favorable for the plant. 



Varieties. Although our fairs and local produce ex- 

 hibits 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 and sale. 



Arlington White Spine : good size, straight and sym- 

 metrical, 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 fa- 

 vored 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 de- 

 sirable 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. 



