R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 19 
CUCUMBER. Pepino, (Sp.) 
For very early use seed may be started in heat and the plants set out in May. Pieces of inverted sod are an excellent medium for starting and growing early 
Cucumber plants as they can be readily lifted from the hot-bed to the garden without disturbing the young plants growing upon them. For main crop plant in hills 
4 feet apart in the end of May. Leave 4 strong plants to each hill. The Cucumbers should be gathered when fit for use as if left to ripen it destroys their productiveness 
For pickles plant during June and July. One ounce to 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to an acre. 
Farquhar’s Perfection. The finest type of White | Davis Perfect. In color a dark glossy green; shape slim and 
Spine Cucumber in cultivation, and one of the most prolific va- symmetrical. The flesh is very tender and of exceptionally 
rieties. The fruits are large and symmetrical in shape, and of df Pkt. 10 ets.: 95 cts. 2 Ib.. 75 
a rich dark green color, which is permanent. The flesh is pure Boor: - 10 ets.; 02., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
white, firm and crisp, with comparatively few seeds, and is un- | Nichols’ Medium Green. Medium size, always straight and 
Sur pased 10 qual: us is ae ide pores variety and suc- smooth. Color dark green, flesh crisp and tender. Splendid 
ceeds equally well when planted out of doors. ; : ae 
Pkt., 25 cts.; { oz., 40 cts.; oz., $1.25; 3 lb., $4.00 table variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; ¢ lb., 60 cts. 
Boston Pickling. Fine stock. A valuable variety for pickles; 
The Cumberland. A variety of the hardy White Spine type; short, straight fruit. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts. 
is a rapid, strong and vigorous grower and very prolific in fruit. J “Chimbi ; ; brow 
The flesh is firm, crisp and tender at all stages. ee can ing. A strong orewine valnleby , throwing?out 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; + Ib., 60 cts. tendrils, which enables them to climb trellises. 
‘ Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } Ib., 75 ets. 
Arlington White Spine. Very productive; fruit even | Short Green Gherkin. Small thick-sct dark green fruits; ex- 
in size and of beautiful cylindrical form, dark green, excels in clusively for pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢ Ib., 75 cts. 
crispness and IO Pkt., 10 cts.; o7., 35 cts.; 2 Ib., $1.25 West India Gherkin. A small oval prickly variety grown for 
Improved White Spine. Early and good for table use or for pickles only. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 25 cts.; } Ib., 90 cts. 
pickling; of medium length, dark green color; flesh crisp and | 
Early Russian. Very early; valuable for small pickles. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z.,20 cts.; ¢ lb., 60 cts. 
Long Green. Fruit about 12 inches long, very ten- 
der. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + Ib.,75 cts. 
Fordhook Famous. Crisp and tender; remarkably 
productive. 
excellent. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb. 85 ets. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; t lb., 75 ets. 
Green Prolific. Dark green; medium 
length; very free. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; <lb., 60 cts. 
ENGLISH FORCING, 
or Frame Cucumbers. 
Telegraph. A superior variety hand- 
some, with small neck and very 
prolific We ... Pkt., 50 cts, 
: = =<3) Tender and True ... Pkt., 50 ets. 
Cumberland Cucumber. The Rochford ... a Pkt) 50: cts: 
