Currie Brothers' Horticultural Guide. 



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CUCUMBERS. 



German, Gurke. 



French, Concombre. 



Plant in hills four feet apart^ in well-prepared, warm, rich, loamy soil. 

 Mix a shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill. The fruit should be 

 picked when large enough, whether they are wanted or not, as it destroys the 

 Titality of the vine if left to ripen. 



If by mail in quantities of \i lb. and upwards, postage must be added at 

 the rate of 8 cents per pound. 



1 oz. to 50 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre in /tiffa. 



Currie's Milwaukee Pickle— This variety has been proved without 

 doubt the best pickling Cucumber in cultivation. For productiveness 

 it is unequaled, and the quality of the fruit is the very best. "We can- 

 not speak too highly of its merits, and judging from the numerous 

 letters we have received in its praise, its fame has become wide- 

 spread. One letter we have before us speaks of getting three bar- 

 rels of small pickles from a 5-ct. package of seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



lOCtS.; M,lb.,30Cts.; lib 85 



Cool and Crisp— Very early and exceedingly prolific; valuable as a 

 pickling variety, and when fully matured is excellent for slicing, be- 

 ing exceptionally tender and crisp; color very dark green. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., SOetS.; Jilb., Sl.OO; 1 lb 3 50 



Extra Early Green Prolific— A variety similar to the old Green Pro- 

 lific, but about two weeks earlier. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; M lb., 25 



cts.; 1 lb CO 



Improved Early White Spine— A favorite early variety; very pro- 

 ductive and tender; fine for table use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; J4 lb., 



20 cts.; 1 lb.., 50 



Evergreen White Spine— A very similar variety to the Extra Long, 

 but remaining green until fully matured. Pkt, 5 cts; oz .10 cts.; K 

 lb.,25cts.; lib 60 



EXTRA LONG AVHITE SPINE. 



^ 1=^^,--- Nichol's Medium Green— An excellent va- 



*^^'' nety; color dark green; of medium size 



and very productive. Always straight 



and smooth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



M lb., 25 cts. ; 1 lb 55 



Green Prolific— One of the best pickling sorts; very productive. Pkt., 



5Cts.; OZ.,10ctS.; J4 it)., 20 cts.; lib 55 



Early Russian— The earliest variety; fruit small and hardy; very pro- 

 ductive. Pkt.,5Cts.; OZ.,10ctS.; M lb-, 25 cts.; lib G5 



AVest India Gherkin, or Burr— Used exclusively for pickles. Pkt., 5 



cts.; OZ.,20cts.; H lb, 60 cts.; 1 lb 2 00 



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; Mlb.,25cts.; lib G5 



Improved Extra Long White Spine— A large variety of White Spine; 

 largely used for forcing by market gardeners. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 

 !i lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb '. 55 



Improved Long Green— A fine variety for pickles; very productive; 



flesh firm and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; Vi lb., 25cts.; lib 65 



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

 productive. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,lOcts.; M, lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Boston Pickling— Very productive and of superior quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 10 cts.; Mlb., 20 cts.; 1 lb.. 55 



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

 slicing; dark green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M 

 lb., 20 cts.; lib 65 



Early Frame, Short Green or Gherkin— An excellent variety for 

 pickles when young. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



Tailby's Hybrid— A good variety for family use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz. , 10 cts. ; 

 M lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb GO 



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 vari- 

 ety. Pkt.. Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; Ji lb., 30 cts.; lib 1 00 



Thorbum's Everbearing— Fruit of small size, very early and very pro- 

 ductive Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 25 cts. ; lib 75 



Japanese Climbing Cucumber— A new variety that clings to poles or 

 trelises, bearing abundantly large fruit of excellent quality for slicing; 

 equally good for pickles when young. Pkt 10 



Write for special prices on lar(/e quantities of Cucumbers. 



English Frame or 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 24 inches In length. 

 The quality is the best, exceedingly crisp and tender. When sliced 

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

 grower and very prolific. Pkt 25 



Telegraph— Pkt 25 



