UCUMBERS. 
German, Gurke. French, Concombre. 
Plant in hills four feet apart, or in continuous rows fiv@ 
feet apart, in well-prepared, rich, loamy soil, to which should 
be added a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure. “The 
fruit should be picked when large enough, whether they are 
wanted or not, as it destroys the vitality of the vine if left 
to ripen. 1 oz. to 50 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre im hills. 
DAVIS PERFECT—After repeated efforts Mr. Davis, the intro- 
ducer of Davis Wax Bean-and Grand Rapids Lettuce; has 
produced a cucumber unequalled in quality, shape and color 
tor forcing indoors, or for outside growing. ‘Ihe type is 
perfectly fixed, and in color is a dark glossy green, shape 
slim and symmetrical, with an average length of 10 to-12 
inches. It is as early as the best stocks of White Spine, 
a strong grower, and outyields any. of the cucumbers at 
present on the market. It is a splendid shipper and retains 
its excellent quality and brittleness long after being eis 
Rictr=L0CSSOu 2 DCs 14" lbs Bisel i ieee. ss. ee SOS $2.50 
CURRIE’S MILWAUKEE PICKEL — This variety has been 
proved without doubt the best pickling cucumber in culti- 
vation. For productiveness it is unequalled, and the quality 
of the fruit is the very best. -We cannot speak too highly 
of its merits, and judging from the numerous letters we 
have received in its praise its fame has become widespread. 
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Cool ard Crisp—Very early and exceedingly prolific; valuable 
as a pickling variety, and when fully matured is excellent 
for slicing, being exceptionally tender and crisp; color very 
dark green. “Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. -20c; Ibe eee 70 
Cumberland—A strong and vigorous grower, and very pro- 
lific. -The fruit, which is very symmetrical in shape, is 
thickly set with fine spines over its entire surface. Flesh 
firm, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib-...65 
Improved Arlington Forcing White Spine—The earliest and 
by far the best forcing strain, growing very uniform in 
size, color a rich green with light greén spines. Not only 
is it the best for forcing, but is unsurpassed for open 
ground cultivation. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib... 3 70 
DAVIS” PERFECT CUCUMBER, 
We deliver all Seeds offered on 
this page to any Pest-Office in the 
| United States. f 
Deduct 10 cte. per lb. by Express 
at purchaser’s expense. 
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Improved Early White Spine—A favorite early variety; very 
productive and tender, fine for table use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 
% Ib. 20¢; 1 70 
Improved Extra Long White Spine—A large variety of White 
Spine, largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Pkt. 
5c} OZ=FLOGS IEA pe 20G; 1 lb sete ete 0 casein co tepemeeatanen= ae 70 
Extra Early Green Prolifie—A variety similar to the old Green 
Prolific, but about two weeks earlier. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10 
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Long Green Turkey—An excellent variety. Good either for 
pickling or slicing; dark green; flesh firm and solid, Pkt. 
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5c; (oz. Oca HA sibs 20 ce sl Ib.) . . Hitetacsiess + ele ee = - eee oil 
Early Frame, Short Green or Gherkin—An excellent variety 
for: Pielles Pkt thes oz. 0c; Seth 20c;"1 Ib. oe 5 
SHORT GREEN—Extra Selected—A very superior stock which 
is to-day the most perfect strain in existence. 
10c; 14 Ib. 20c; 1 1b 
Improved Long Green—A fine variety for pickles; very pro- 
IMPROVED ARLINGTON FORCING WHITE SPINP. 
Japanese Climbing—This new variety will take a 
pole or trellis as easily as any of the Pole or 
Lima Beans. The fruits are very handsome and 
of a dark green color, particularly valuable for 
Makes excellent pickles when young. An 
y% Ib. 30c; 
$1.00 
Evergreen White Spine. Peerless White Spine. 
Early Cluster. Boston Pickling. 
Early Russian, Thorburn’s Everbearing. 
Green Prolific. Short Green. 
The nbove well-known Cucumber at the uniform. 
y price of Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10¢; %4 Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 65ce. 
ENGLISH FRAME OR FORCING CUCUMBERS. 
Sow in hot-bed in January, February or March, 
‘and keep in a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees. 
Artificial impregnation of the flowers is necessary 
when grown under glass. - 
Model—Pkt. 25c. Telegraph—Pkt. 25c. ; 
