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Early Frame. — Six to ten inches long, much used for 

 forcing; productive and good. 



Improved Early White Spined. — Is of fine form, deep 

 green color, which it retains well; a good bearer, and of 

 the best quality. 



Long Green. — Dark-green color; grows about ten 

 inches in length and bears abundantly; excellent for 

 pickles; late. 



Thorburn's Everbearing is an excellent cucumber. 



Fig. 121— Arlington White Spine Cucumber. 



Gherkin (C. Anguria). — A different species with small 

 and prickly fruit, and leaves much divided, or palmated; 

 a great bearer, but used only for pickling. 



There are many other varieties, some of which grow 

 two feet long, crisp and well flavored, but the foregoing- 

 are the best for family use. 



For market use the Boston White Spine is generally 

 planted. 



Culture. — The seed may be planted here about the first 

 of April, or as soon as it can be done with safety, as this 



