178 VEGETABLE'GROWING. 



GHERKINS. 



FIG. 27. 



Thi< small cucumber-like fruit is becoming popular 

 as a pickle. (See Fig. 27.) They are desirable only 

 as pickles, and as such will take the place of small 

 cucumbers very nicely. The plant is so much more 

 hardy than the cucumber, that it can be grown in 

 many localities where cucumbers fail. In the manner 

 of seeding, planting out and care, follow the directions 

 given for cucumbers. When the vines begin to run, 

 they are usually furnished with some kind of trellis or 

 other support. This is quite an advantage, as it brings 

 the fruit in sight and raises it from the ground, mak- 

 ing it more easily picked and kept from getting sandy 

 or dirty. 



