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are favorites in market, although many of them are 

 of fine quality. 



GiiEEKiK, OE West Indian, is a small, oval- 

 shaped, prickly Cucumber, used exclusively for 

 pickles. It is a late variety. It does not grow long- 

 er than two or three inches. It is full of seeds. The 

 vines are rank growers, and need plenty of room. 



Full directions for forcing Cucumbers under glass 

 will be found under the headings " Hot-Beds " and 

 " Forcing-Houses," in another part of this work. 

 Also detailed accoimts about the expense of con- 

 structing such houses as are now being built by gar- 

 deners near New York, and other large Northern 

 cities. 



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