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For slicing, the white spine varieties, of which there are num- 
erous strains, are most in use. The market prefers a variety 
which is green and holds its own in color well after being picked. 
The hothouse growers in New York State prefer the longer 
varieties of the Chinese class, while those near Boston grow the 
Arlington white spine, which is also a favorite outdoor variety. 
Fig, 442.— Loapine CucuMBERS AT IontA PackiInG HovusE 
PICKING AND PACKAGES 
In a good growing time cucumbers should be picked every two 
days, and should not be over two inches in diameter for best 
market. 
The favorite package in New York State is the standard 
bushel basket with slat cover, and the ‘ cukes,” as they are known 
on the market, should be graded as to quality. 
PROFITS 
As for the profits, it is like many other of the vegetable crops — 
there is a wide fluctuation in it from year to year, the climatic 
conditions having a marked influence on the yield. 
The market demand is also governed by the consumption of 
fresh cucumbers which depends largely on the temperature, many 
more being used in warm weather than in cool weather. 
The Jewish people are the chief consumers of fresh cucumbers. 
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