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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 ineachhill. The fruit should be picked when 
Jarge enough, whether they are wanted or not, as it destroys the vitality of the 
vine if left to ripen. 
1 oz. to 50 hillss 2 Ibs. to the acre in hills. 
CUMBERLAND—A new hardv Cucumber of the White Spine type, highly 
recommended. Itisastrong andvigorous grower, and very prolific, The 
fruit which is very symmetrical in shape is thickly set with fine spines over 
its entire surface. Flesh firm, crisp and tender. Itis an excellent sort for 
either pickling or slicing. Pkt., i0c; 0z., 20c; 41b., 60c; 1 Wb. ..----------- 2+ $2 00 
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 cannot 
speak too highly o% its merits, and judging from the numerous letters we 
have received in its praise its fame has become widespread. One letter we 
have before us speaks of getting three barrels of small pickles from a 5-cent 
package ofseed. Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; 41b., 20c; TET Dye seen eae ee aia 60 
SHORT GREEN—Extra Selected—A very superior stock which has been 
carefully selected for pickling by an extensive pickle grower for upwards 
of twenty years, and we velieve is to-day the most perfect strain in exist- 
ence. Pkt., 5c; 0z,, 10¢c; 41b., 25c; 1 Ib.,.-_.--.-.--------------------------------00---- 75 
Improved Arlington Forcing White Spime—The earliest and by fa_ the 
best forcing strain, growing very uniform in size, color a rich green with 
light green spines. Not only is it the best for forcing, but is unsurpassed 
for open ground cultivation. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 4 lb., 20¢e; 1 Woe loceees 60 
, Cool and Crisp—Very early and exceedingly prolific; valuable as a pick- 
, ling variety, and when fully matured is excellent for slicing, being excep- 
, tionally tender and crisp; color very dark green. Pkt., 5c;’ 0z., 10c; 2 |b., 
TOS TL Tce eek bee ee ec e a I Cae EEE EERO COREE EERE ee rete 50 
Extra Early Green Prolific—A variety similar to the old Green Prolific, 
. but about two weeks earlier. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; eulloue WOR IM Oe ee ese eee 50 
Improved Early White Spime—A favorite early variety; very productive 
and tender, fine for table use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; eNO W509 Th Woes, C0) 
_Evergreen White Spine—A very similar variety to the Extra Long, but 
remaining green until fully matured. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 41b., 15e; 1 Ib.....- 50 
‘Improved Extra Long White Spine—A large variety of White Spine, 
ee used for forcing by market gardeners. 
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IMPROVED ARLINGTON FORCING WHITE SPINE. 
CURRIE BROTHERS’ FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL, 
We deliver all Seeds offered on this page 
Free to any Post-office in the United States. 
Deduct 10 cts. per lb. by Express at pure 
chaser’s expense. 
Early Cluster—An early variety, producing its fruit in clusters; very pro- 
ductive. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; #1b.. 15¢c; 1 Vb.,.-.-.---------------------------2--07-- 7 . 50 
Boston Pickling—Very productive and of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 
FUSS. BT g TU tOr MU 0) ee se ao apc ee a BSCE aaa Rae 50 
Early Frame, Short Green or Gherkin—An excellent variety for pickles. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10¢; £¥b., 15¢; 1 Wb.,....--------------------2enceeceeenne ecco senna 50 
Long Green Turkey—An excellent variety. Good either for pickling or 
slicing; dark green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; 2 1b., 15e; 1 Ib. 50 
Tailby’s Hibrid—A good variety for family use. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c; 41b., 
15¢e; IG aI Se i aetiu Nn aceidh eae ease a eee ene ec a cer ao aa 50 
Giant Pera—Flesh clear white, very crisp and tender. A valuable slicing 
variety. Pkt.,5c; oz.,10c; 410.. 20c; 1 Ib., --------------- ---------e--eeneee- 60 
Green Prolific—One of the bese pickling sorts; very productive. Pkt., 5ce; 
OZ), 10 Fb. 150s) DL Weg cee oe aan nana nnn cnn nnn cnn nw ono nserennnaa aT 50 
Early Russian—The earliest variety; fruit small and hardy; very product- 
ive. Pkt, 5c; 0z.,10c; #W., 15c, Lb,,..--..1---------2,--------n22-2 scorn 50 
Thorburn’s Everbearing—Fruit of small size, very early and very pro- 
ductive. Pkt., 5c; oz..10c, 4]b., 20c; 11b.,-------------------------- 2 . 60 
Improved Lomy Greem—A fine variety for pickles; very productive; flesh 
firm apd crisp. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c, 41b., 20c; 1 Ib.,...._------------ ie ease cee en 55 
Japanese Cilimbing—his 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 slicing. Makes excellent 
eee ee young. An enormous cropper. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 15c; #1b., ae 
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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 fiowers is necessary when 
grown under glass. 
MopEeL—Pkt., 25c. TELEGRAPH—PKt., 25c. 
DANDELION. 
Makes a very healthy spring salad. Sow in drills during April; thin cut to 6 
inches apart; cultivate all summer; next spring it will be fit to use. 
Broad-Leaved—Pkt., 5c; 0z., 40c; 4 1b., $1.25; 1 1b., $4.00. 
EGG PLANT. 
German, Gierpflanze. French, Aubergine. 
Sow in a hot-bed the first week in March, and plant out in June about 25 feet 
apart. For asmali garden a few seeds may be raised in common flower pots 
inthe house. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. : 
New York Improved Spineless——The best market variety; very pro- 
ductive. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30¢c; 4Ib., 85c; 1 Ib.----.--------------------------2---20007- $3 00 
Black Pekin—The fruit of this variety is jet black, round and very solid. 
Pkt., 5¢e; 0z., 20c; 41b., 65¢e; 1 TN oy i eae eee oases aaecososgsaHaceaasuassS 2 25 
Early Long Purple—The earliest variety, producing fruit of an oblong 
shape. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 20c; 41b., 50c; 1 Wb-..--.--------------2+2222222--nn ene nocs ney al 15} 
ENDIVE. 
German, Endivien. 
An excellent salad for fall and winter use. 
crop, and in midsummer for late. No special soil or care is required until the 
plants have attained their full size. Then the leaves should be tied up so as to 
exclude the light from the inner leaves, which become bleached in the course 
of four to six weeks. A simpler method of bleeching is to cover the plants, as 
they grow, with boards. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 
Green Curled, Winter—Very hardy; leaves dark green and tender. Pkt., 
5c; 0z., 15¢e; 41b., 35¢; Llb.,__-....------------------------22 2 oneness 1 25 
Broad-Leaved Batavian—Used in soups and stews. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: 
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French, Chicoree. 
Sow early in spring for early 
