16 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO”’S SEED CATALOGUE. 
CUCUMBER. (Gurke.) 
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 uponthem, For main crop, plant in hills four feet apart, im 
the end of May. Keep the young plants safe from the striped bug by dusting with dry plaster or powdered helle- 
bore. Leave four strong plants to each hill. One ounce to fifty hills; two to three pounds to one acre. 
The Cumberland Cucumber. 
THE CUMBERLAND. A variety of the hardy, white spine type, isa rapid, strong Pkt. Oz. “1b. Lb. 
and vigorous grower and very prolific in fruit. The pickles differ from all other 
hardy sorts in being thickly set with fine spines over the entire surface, except 
the extreme stem-end; and during the whole period of growth, from the time 
they first set until fully grown, the form is exceptionally straight and symmet- 
rical, thus being as choice as a slicing variety as it is for pickles. The flesh is 
firm, but very crisp and tender at all stages. We offer it in full confidence that 
if will please our customers in every particular . . , : 2 atest Blk Roos Sos) ahaa Hr.50 
EarLty Russian. Short and very early; valuable for small pickles PM i kot onal -05 ae -40 ‘ie 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE, Early and good for table use or for pickling; of medium 
length, dark green color, and flesh crisp and excellent “<> e957 ais) 05 -15 -40 1.25 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. Extra selected. Very productive; fruit even in size 
and of beautiful cylindrical form, dark green, excels in crispness and flavor. . -05 -20 50 1.75 
EARLY FRAME, OR SHORT GREEN. Early and productive, dark green. . . , -05 -10 35 1.00 
EARLY CLUSTER. Prolific, tender and crisp; about five inches long, good color . 05 at 40 1.25 
CooL AND Crisp. <A strain of White Spine, flesh peculiarly crisp and tender. . -05 “tS -40 1.25 
GREEN Pro.iFic. Dark green; medium length; very free bearer . . .. . 05 -15 -40 i625 
NicHots’ MepiuM GREEN. Medium size, always straight and smooth. Color 
dark green, flesh crisp and tender, Splendid table variety . . cant .05 15 -40 1.25 
BosTon PICKLING. Fine stock. The finest variety for pickles; fruit short, straight, -05 15 -40 1.25 
LONG GREEN. Fruit about twelve inches long, tender and excellent . . . . 05 15 as 1.00 
WHITE PEARL, A small, even, delicious white sort. . . Ses -05 TS .50 1.50: 
WeEsT INDIA GHERKIN. Used only for pickles; the smallest of all varieties tee .05 20 .60 2.00 
ENGLISH FRAME...CUCUMBERS. 
For FRAME OR HOTHOUSECULTURE,. Each, per packet, 25 cts.. TELEGRAPH, TENDER AND TRUE, THE ROCHFORD.. 
