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CUCUMBER 



CULTURE — / oz. for~60 hilh; 2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. Cucumbers should not be planted in the open air until settled warm weather—in 

 the vicinity of New York about the middle of May plant in hills about 4 feet apart each way. The hills are prepared by mixing with the soil a shovelful 

 of well-rotted manure. Plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill. Thin out plants, leaving 3 or 4 of the strongest to each hill. 



Our leaflet, "Cucumber Culture," tells you how to grow prize-winning fruits in your own garden — sent free on request when 

 ordering. 



400 THE HENDERSON BUSH 



The Ideal Garden Cucumber for its Quality, 



Attractiveness and Compact Growth 



Shown in Colors on page 58. 



More than ten years of breeding and selection were required to pro- 

 duce this, the ideal garden cucumber. It is entirely distinct from any 

 other variety in cultivation and, notwithstanding the fact that its 

 bushy, compact growth places it at the head of all other home garden 

 varieties, it is at the same time pre-eminent for quality. 



The plant is so attractive that it would not be out of place in the 

 ornamental garden. It is very compact, rarely over 18 inches in 

 diameter. The foliage is somewhat crumpled and cup shaped, deep 

 rich green in color. The dark green fruits when fully developed aver- 

 age seven inches long and about three inches in diameter; they are 

 practically seedless. The flesh is crisp, sparkling white, exceptionally 

 solid, and the flavor is delicious. Owing to the almost "entire absence 

 of a seed cavity, it is better suited for slicing for salads. It can be sliced 

 thinner than any others, and it imparts a delightful, tantalizing flavor 

 that will add zest to the simplest meal or the most sumptuous banquet. 



Our stock of seed is very limited. 



Price, pkt., 50c. 



416 THE HENDERSON 



Rich deep green color — Extra Early — Prolific 



It is early, prolific and produces a continuous crop of uniformly 

 large and symmetrical fruits 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 compact, 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. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; K lb., 60c; lb., $1.50. 



419 CUCUMBER. All 

 Season Collection 



Cool and Crisp. The 

 Henderson. Extra 

 Early Green Prolific. 

 Price, 3 pkts., 25c; 

 1 oz. each, 60c. 



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391 CHINESE 



The fruits are long and slender, often measuring 15 inches in 

 length. It is extra good for slicing and for pickles, the flesh being 

 crisp and tender. An important qualitj- of this Chinese variety 

 is its disease-resisting power, not being at all subject to blight 

 and fungus diseases. It keeps on bearing fruits much longer 

 than any variety of Cucumber. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 75c. 



392 COOL AND CRISP (Henderson's) 



Firm and Crisp — Bears the Whole Season 



An extra early, exceedingly prolific and continuous-bearing 

 variety; a very distinct and attractive selection of the old White 

 Spine class; the shape is unique, rather longer than most sorts, 

 tapering at each end, slightly ridged throughout, with but few 

 "knobs." The color is a beautiful dark green, shading off a little 

 toward blossom end. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; lb.. $1.50. 



393 A. & C. (New) 



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, 1J4 to 2 inches in 

 diameter, and well rounded at the ends. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; M lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. 



394 DAVIS PERFECT 



A well-bred selection of the White Spine type, distinguished by 

 the long, slim character of the fruits. It has excellent color 

 and the flesh is very crisp and delicate in flavor. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Y* lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. 



402 EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC 



An early strain of the Green Prolific type but far more productive; 

 the best pickling variety grown. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.^25c; K lb., 60c; lb., $1.50. 



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 qual 

 ity and appearance, to the cucumbers grown under glass. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 130c; % lb., 90c; 

 lb., $2.50. 



412 LONG GREEN 



It is the best variety used for big yellow 

 mustard pickles. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 75c; 

 lb., $2.00. 



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 before. 

 It is early maturing, very productive and 

 uniform in shape and color. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi, lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



415 STRAIGHT EIGHT (New) 



It is early and very productive. The fruits 

 are 8 to 9 inches long, and about \yi inches 

 in diameter, well rounded at 

 the ends, uniformly cylin- 

 drical 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 desir- 

 able variety. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; 

 M lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. 



ENGLISH 



FORCING CUCUMBER 



For frames or greenhouses. 



430 TELEGRAPH. Smooth 



fruits. 14 to 16 inches long. 



A popular exhibition variety. 



Price, pkt. 12 seeds, 50c. 



