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CUCUMBERS. 



German, (Surle. 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 

 vitality of the vine if left to ripen. 



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 Cu umber in cultivation. For produitiveness 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 fame has become widespread. One 

 letter we have before Us speaks of getting three barrels of small pickles 

 from a 5-cent package of seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts. ; 

 lib .. 



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

 ling variety, and when fully matured is excellent for slicing, being ex- 

 ceptionally tender and crisp; color very dark green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts ; 54 lb., 30 cts ; 1 lb 



Extra Early Green Prolific— A variety similar to the old Green Prolific, but 

 about two weeks earlier. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts. ; lib 



Improved Early White Spine — A favorite early variety; very productive 

 and tender; fine for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts.; 

 lib 50 



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

 maiuing ureen until fully matured. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 

 20 cts.. lib 50 



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

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

 54lb.,'2»cts.; lib 50 



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

 ductive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts. ; lib 50 



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

 oz., 10 cts.; (4 lb ,20 cts.; lib 50 



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

 when young. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Peerless White Spine A very fine strain of White Spine, fruit straight 

 and well form^a, keeping its color until late. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 J4lb., 20 cts.illb 50 



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

 slicing. dHrk green, flesh firm and solid. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 

 20cts.;llb 50 



Tallby's Hybrid— A good variety for family use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 54 

 lb ,2ncts.; 1 lb 50 



Giant Pera— Flesh clear white, very crisp and tender. A valuable slicing 

 variety. Pkt,, 5cts.; oz., lOcts.; 54 lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



- ti . ,-** '\.^~ Green Prolific- One of the best pickling sorts; 



"^-Q^^ very productive. Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 10 cts. ; MVo., 



20cts.; lib • 50 



Early Russian— The earliest variety; fruit smaL"J££ 

 and hardy; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts.; 



lib ■•• • •■■■ 50 



Thorburn's Everbearing— Fruit of small eize, very early and very produc- 



tive. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 541b., 20 cts.; lib . b0 



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

 firmandcrisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 54 lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



ENGLISH FRAME OK 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. _ ' __ 



Hodel Cucumber-Pkt 25 Telegraph-Pkt 25 



CUCUMBER, JAPANESE CLIMBING. 



TRY MILWAUKEE PICKLE AND JAPANESE CLIMBING. THEY ARE SURE TO PLEASE. 



