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CUCUMBERS. 



German, Gurke. French, Concombre. 



Plant inlhiUs four feet apart, in;well-prepared warm, rich, loamy soil. Mix a 

 abovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill. The fruit should be picked when 

 large enongh, whether they are wanted or not, as it cast: o/s the vitality of the 

 "vine if left to ripen. 



Tf by mail in quantities of >2 lb. andiupwards, postage must 

 be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb. 



1 oz. to' 50 hills, 2 lbs. to the acre in hills. 



^CURRIE'S MILWAUKEE PICKLE— This variety has been proved 

 without doubt the best pickling Cucamber in (nltivation. For product- 

 iveness it is unequaled, 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 farce has become wide-spreid. 

 One letter we have before us speaks of getting three barrels of small 

 pickles from a 5-ct. package of seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 

 40cts. ;llb $1.50 



"EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC- A variety similar to the old 

 Green Prolific, but about two weeks earlier. Pkt., f cts.; oz., lOcts.; H 

 lb., 50 cts.; 1 lb 1.00 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE— A favorite early variety ; very 

 productive and tender; fine for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts.; % 

 lb.,20ct8.; lib 65 



EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE— A variety similar to the Extra Long, 

 but remaining green until fully matured. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; }4. Ih., 

 25cts.; lib . .75 



PEERLESS WHITE SPINE— A very fine strain of White Spine, fruit 

 straight and well formed, keeping its color until late. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 lOcts.; 141b., 35cts.; lib 75 



-IMPROVED EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE— A large variety of 

 White Spine ; largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 10 cts. ; Hlb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



IMPROVED ■ LONG GREEN— A fine variety for pickles; very pro- 

 ductive; flesh firm and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts. ;"oz., 10 cts.; 3i lb., 25 cts. ; 1 lb. .85 



Early Cluster— An early variety producing its;fruit in clusters ; very pro- 

 ductive. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.: 14 lb., 20 cts. ; lib 55 



BOSTON PICKLING— Very productive and of superior quality. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; !i lb., 20 cts. ; 1 lb 65 



.Long Green Turkey— An excellent variety. Good either for pickling or 

 slicing, dark green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt., Sets. ; oz., lOcts.; H lb., 

 20 cts.; lib 75 



^ARLY FRAME, SHORT GREEN, or GHERKIN-An excellent 

 variety for pickles when young. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; }i lb , 20c. ; 1 lb 65 



NICHOL'S MEDIUM GREEN— An excellent variety ; color, dark green; 

 of medium size and very productive. Always straight and smooth. Pkt., 

 Sets.; oz.,10cts.; H lb., 25 cts.; lib 75 



<5REEN PROLIFIC— One of the best pickling sorts; very productive. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; >i lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 65 



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EARLY RUSSIAN-The earliest variety; 

 fruit small and hardy; very productive, 

 f pbt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; X lb.,25ct8.;llb.8 .75 



Weat 'india Gherkin, or Burr— Used ex- 

 clusively for pickles. Pkt., Sets.; oz.,20cts.; M lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



TAILBY'S HYBRID— A good variety for family use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 lOcts.; H lb., 20 cts. ; 1 lb "^^ 



GIANT PERA— The fruit of this Cucumber grows to a large size, many 

 of them from 15 to 18 inches in length, smooth and straight. The flesh is 

 clear white, very crisp and tender, making it a valuable slicing variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15cts.; M lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb ^-^ 



THORBURN'S EVERBEARING-Fruit of small size, very early and 



very productive. Pkt.,5ct8.; oz,15cts.; Hlb.,40cts.; lib 1.50 



Write for special prices on large quantities of Cucumbers. 



ENGLISH FRAME QR FORCING VARIETIES. 

 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 Cucumber— The handsomest frame Cucumber we have ever seen. 

 It grows to a very large size, often measuring ^4 inches in length, ihe 

 quality is the beet, e.TCeedingly crisp and tender. When sliced and served 

 with vinegar it is unsurpassed in flavor. It is a vigorous grower and very 

 prolific. Pkt ^^ 



Telegraph— Pkt ^5 



Marquis of Lome— Pkt ^ 



CRESS, or PEPPER-GRASS. 



German, Kresse. 



fS^i_ ^ds- -»»» J..*. French, Cresgoflj 



A favorite pungent salad 

 ■*3^-^^ Sow thickly at frequent inter- 

 ''" ""^ vals, to keep up a succession, 

 as it soon runs to seed. 



If by mail in quanti- 

 *•'"'""" - ties of '4 ib. and up- 



wards, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb. 



Extra Curled— Very fine. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10ctB.; 14 lb., 15 cts.. lib 35 



Upland Cress- (Barbarea Vulgaris). This vegetable in many respects 

 resembles the Water Cress, having the same agreeable and highly-prized 

 flavor. Sow the seed in April or May in this latitude, in rows 12 to 15 

 inches apart. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz '■•'" 



CRESS— Water. 



German, Brunnenkresse. 



French, Cresson de Fontaine. 



A well-known aquatic plant to be found growing in 

 great abundance along the margins of running 

 streams and ponds. It has a very pleasant pungent 

 taste. 



If by mail in quantities of 14 ^&- o,nd 

 upwards, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb. 



Pkt, acta,; oz„35cts.; J4 lb., $1.00; 1 lb 3.40 



