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the vine. If you want to keep some for seed, 

 reserve a whole hill for that purpose. 



For the early-season varieties which are plant- 

 ed in flats or seed-beds, the Early Russian, a 

 small-fruited sort, is the favorite. For the later 

 sorts the White Spine, in various strains, is the 

 standard. 



Gherkins are simply immature cucumbers, 

 very small in size ; they are used solely for pickles, 

 usually sweet pickles. The fruits of the West 

 Indian or Bur cucumber are also called gherkins. 

 The treatment is the same as for cucumbers, 

 but the fruits are pulled as soon as fiilly formed. 

 It is quite profitable to pickle them yourself. 



On the average, an acre will yield 100 bushels 

 of cucumbers for pickling, but this yield can be 

 greatly increased by proper care and attention. 

 Under the best conditions, 400 to 500 bushels 

 to the acre are possible. 



MUSKMELON. 



The muskmelon is native to southern Asia 

 and was grown by the ancients. The melon 

 grows best in light, sandy soil in warm, sunny 

 spots, although it is raised for market in many 

 parts of this country, and as far north as parts 

 of Canada. New Jersey is an important melon- 

 growing State. 



