: 
CULTURE —1 oz. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. 1m hills for an acre. Cucumbers should not be planted outdoors uni 
settled warm weather—in the vicinity of New York about the middle of May plant in hilis about 4 feet apart eachwa 
CU CU MBER The hills are prepared by mixing with the soil a shovelful of well-rotted manure. Plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill. Thi 
out planis, leaving 3 or 4 of the strongest to each hill. 
416 THE HENDERSON | 
RICH DEEP GREEN COLOR— | 
EXTRA EARLY—PROLIFIC 
It is early, prolific and produces a continu- 
ous crop of uniformly large and symmetrical 
fruit of an intensely rich, deep green color, 
faintly marked with light yellowish shading 
toward the tip. It, runs very close to-type, 
bearing practically no misshapen fruit or 
culls. It is ideal for slicing; the flesh is com- 
pact, fine grained, sparkling white and of 
‘ most refreshing and delightful flavor. The 
vines are vigorous, healthy and mildew-proof, | 
maintaining their luxuriance and bearing 
abundantly from the earliest to the latest 
season. Ready in 68 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00; 
Ib., $2.75. 
397 MARKETER 
ie 
This splendid new early variety we can 
thoroughly recommend. The color of the 
fruit is unusually attractive, being a beau- 
tiful shade of rich dark green that is carried 
right down to the blossom end. The average 
fruit is 734 inches in length, and 244 inches 
in diameter. The fiesh is crisp, and icy-white 
in color. Tests have shown it to be one of the 
most prolific varieties in existence. Season 65 
days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., #5c; % Ib., $1.25; 
1 Ib., $3.75 
393 A. &C. 
One of the Most Popular Varieties 
Grown 
This new white spine variety has proven very 
popular. The plants make a strong, vigorous 
and healthy growth, and produce a heavy 
crop of excellent, fancy grade fruits. The 
fruits are smooth and symmetrical, dark 
green, 8 to 9 inches long, 114 to 2 inches in 
diameter, and well rounded at the ends. Sea- 
son 68 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0oz., 35c; 4% Ib., $1.10; 
Ib., $3.20. 
QUICK FREEZING AND 
FAMILY FOOD GARDENING 
By Gordon Morrison. Here’s the book home gardeners 
have been waiting for, ever since the advent of quick 
freezing! This superior new method of preserving 
vegetables, fruits, meats and other perishable foods 
at home and at community locker plants is fast 
becoming a great American institution. Includes 220 
Pages—scores of photographs—drawings, tables, 
charts and diagrams. Price. $2.75. 
Our leaflet, ‘“Cucumber 
Culture,”’ 
to grow prize-winning 
frults in your own garden 
—sent free on request 
when ordering. 
Firm and Crisp—Bears the Whole Season 
An extra early, exceedingly prolific and continuous-bearing variety; a very distinct ane 
attractive selection of the old White Spine class; the shape is unique, rather longer thai 
most sorts, tapering at each end, slightly ridged throughout, with but few “knobs.” Thi 
color is a beautiful dark green, shading off a little toward blossom end. Ready in 68 days’ 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z., 30c; 14 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.25. 
402 EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC 
An early strain of the Green Prolific type but far more productive; the best pickling’ 
variety grown. Ready in 55 days. | 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.25. 
411 LONGFELLOW | 
On account of the vigorous habit of this variety it is less subject to plant diseases than 
any other sort. It produces fruits 12 to 14 inches long, of a beautiful dark olive green 
color, which when picked at the proper stage of growth come near, both in quality and 
appearance, to the cucumbers grown under glass. "Ready in 72 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.10; Ib., $3.20. 
413 NATIONAL PICKLING 
The wonderful solidity of this cucumber will appeal to all who are fond of pickles, as it is 
just as firm after pickling as beforé. It-is early maturing, very productive and uniform 
in shape and color. Ready in 55 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.10; Ib., $3.20. 
412 LONG GREEN | 
It is the best variety used for big yellow mustard pickles. Season 70 days. | 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 14 lb., $1.10; Ib., $3.20. 
415 STRAIGHT EIGHT 
A Beautiful Streamlined Variety 
It is early and very productive. The fruits are 8 to 9 inches long, and about 11% inches in 
diameter, well rounded at the ends, uniformly cylindrical in shape and when ready for 
use, deep green in color, free from striping. The flesh is tender, crisp and of fine flavor. A 
highly desirable variety. Season 66 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., $1.10; lb., $3.20. 
