For the Southern Stales. 



Curlecl, or Popper Grass. Not mnch used in this soetion. 



Broatl-Ieaved. This variety is extensively enltivated for the 

 market. It is sown from early fall to late spring. The leaves resem- 

 ble Water Cress ; a variety which does not well succeed here. Is con- 

 sidered a very wholesome dish. 



CUCUMBER. 



CoNCOMBRE (Fr.), GuKKE (Gcr.), Pepino (Sp.). 



Improved Ear.ly White Spine. 



Early Frame. 



Long Green Turkey. 



Early Cluster. 



Long Green White Spine. 



Gherkin, or Burr (for pickling). 



Cucumbers need a rich soil. Plant in hills from three to four feet 

 apart; the hills should be made rich with well decomposed manure, 

 and eight to ten seeds should be planted in each hill, and covered 

 about one-half inch deep ; when well up, thin out to four plants in the 

 hill. Hoe between the hills till the vines meet. When the spring is 

 dry the plants have to be watered, else they do not keep in bearing 

 long. They can be planted from March till July. A great many cu- 

 cumbers are planted here in February, or even sooner, and are pro- 

 tected by small boxes with a pane of glass on top. These boxes are 



Early Cluster. 



West India Gherkin. 



