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2. What other varieties are largely grown ? 



W-VG : 331. Seed catalogues. 



3. What variety will you grow ? 



4. What is the history of the cucumber? W-VG : 330. C : 230. 



5. What are the chief districts where cucumbers are grovmfor pickling 



or for marketing f W-VG : 33 1 . 



6. What varieties are planted for forcing purposes? W-VF : 302. 



7. What varieties should be selected for very small pickles? 



8. What are the chief botanical characteristics of the cucumber? 



W-VG: 331. C:230. 



4. Obtaining seed. — It Is not generally difficult to obtain 

 seed for the outdoor crop of cucumbers from the best-known seeds- 

 men. The growers of greenhouse cucumbers generally select their 

 own seed from special plants, and by this means a high standard 

 of excellence is maintained. A considerable number of truckers 

 also save home-grown seed, which is not a difficult matter if the 

 general principles and practices are observed as explained for 

 tomatoes in W : 43. 



1. Where can you obtain good cucumber seed ? 



Consult growers. Seed catalogues. 



2. Is it desirable to select your own seed ? If so, give directions. 



W-VF : 306-308. 



3. Where should the seed be stored? How long will it retain 



its vitality ? 



4. How much seed will you need ? 



