^ 247 Maule's Shamrock 



A Desirable Dark Green. White Spine Sort. 60 days 



Our special strain of this desirable cucumber produces 

 vines which are hardy, prolific and a sure cropper, bearing 

 cucumbers 7 to 8 inches long- which are very attractive, dark 

 green in color, and remain green for days after being picked 

 and shipped. Very crisp and unsurpassed for slicing or pick- 

 ling. Matures in 60 days. 



Pkt. 10c; ox. 20c; 14 lb. 50«; % lb. 75c; lb. $1.25; 

 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 



264 Cool and Crisp 



Bears the Whole Season. Tender. 55 days 



An exceedingly prolific and handsome variety. At the pick- 

 ling age the fruit is straight, long, even and slim, and until 

 It reaches full size it is of a very dark green or almost black 

 color. The knobs bearing the spines are prominent at all 

 stages of growth, g:iving the cucumber a characteristic ap- 

 pearance. Matures its crop in about 55 days. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/4 lb. 50c; % lb. 80c; lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 

 S lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80, postpaid 



'^ 245 Fordhook Famous 



The Largest of the White Spines. 60 days 



A handsome extra long white spine cucumber; produces 

 perfectly smooth, very dark green, straight fruit, often meas- 

 uring 12 to 17 inches long. They are always solid, flesh being 

 a greenish white, firm, crisp and of most delicious flavor. It 

 is a great cropper. Matures in about 60 days. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V^ lb. 55c; Vz lb. SOc; lb. $1.40; 

 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20, postpaid 



263 Early Green Cluster 



Bears in Twos and Threes. 50 days 



This is a short, pale green variety, maturing in 50 days. 

 It is rather prickly and contains few seeds. The" fruit is 

 borne in clusters. It is a favorite for pickling. 



Pkt. lO'c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; % lb. 55c; lb. $1.00; 

 2 lbs. $1.80; 5 lbs. $4.25; 10 lbs. $7.75, postpaid 



251 Maulers Earliest Klondike 



Holds Its Dark Green Color After Pickling. 60 days 



Excellent strain of White Spine, remarkable for the uni- 

 formly dark green skin of its shapely fruits. Its good qual- 

 ities are its extreme earliness and prolificness. Very hardy, 

 resisting unfavorable weather conditions and is a good size 

 for slicing. It is also quite firm when small and is excellent 

 for pickling. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; V2 lb. 65c; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 

 5 lbs. $5.00; 10 lbs. $9.20, postpaid 



^ 266 Everbearing 



A Continuous Bearer. 50 days 



This is a unique and highly meritorious pickling variety; 

 meritorious because of its quality, and unique in its ability 

 to go right on bearing throughout the entire season. It is 

 enormously productive and a general favorite. Fruits of 

 every age may be found on a single vine. Especially desir- 

 Q Vj I (i for" nioklf^^ 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 45c; % lb. 70c; lb. ,$1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 

 5 lbs. $5.00; 10 lbs. $9.20, postpaid 



2S6 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling Cucumber 



244 Maule's 

 Extra Early 



* 244 Maule's Extra Early 



First for the Table, Market and Pickling. 55 days 



This widely popular cucumber is an attractive dark green. 

 When suitable for pickling, the cucumbers are straight, 

 square ended and very firm. When ready for slicing they are 

 6 to 7 inches long, crisp and of a most delicious flavor. The 

 vines are of extra vigorous growth and produce an abundance 

 of fruits, which are fit for the table or market in 55 days. 



Its earliness and its very high quality make it a good 

 variety for both home or market. 



Pkt. 10c; oz, 20c; 14 lb. 50c; Vz lb. SOc; lb. $1.35; 

 2 lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80, postpaid 



250 Arlington White Spine 



Attractive, Long, Dark Green in Color. 62 days 



A productive white spine variety of average size, 7 to 8 

 inches in length, with broa.d and showy foliage; habit of 

 growth, rather rampant. Fruit long and slim and very dark 

 green throughout the entire length, with only a very slight 

 white marking at the blossom end. Matures in 62 days. The 

 flesh is white, crisp and solid, with comparatively few seeds. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; % lb. G^e; lb. $1.15; 

 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.00; 10 lbs. $9.10, postpaid 



272 Japanese Climbing 



Can Be Grown on Pole or Trellis. 60 days 



All cucumbers are of trailing or creeping habit, but this 

 one is a real climber, and does best on pole or trellis. It can 

 be picked in 60 days. The fruit is of excellent quality, of 

 dark green color. The flesh is pure white and never bitter. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 5r,c; % lb. SOc; lb. $1.40; 



2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15; 10 lbs. $11.20, postpaid 



261 Chicago Pickling 



Green with Prominent Spines. 53 days 



Th'is variety is preferred above all others by some of the largest 

 pickling e.stablishments in Chicago and el.=;ewhere. It is one of the 

 best for the purpose, coinbining almost every good quality, and being 

 satisfactory alike to grower and picl^Ie maker. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; V-, lb. 55c; lb. .fl.OO; 2 lbs. $1.80; 

 5 lbs. $4.25; 10 lbs. $7.75, postpaid 



* 256 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling 



Early and Valuable for Pickles. 50 days 



This is one of the most popular pickling cucumbers of the very 

 best form and quality, and has yielded at the rate of over 200,000 

 pickles per acre. Its enormous productive ability makes this variety 

 a favorite one. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 15o; % lb. 35c; % lb. 55c; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. ¥1.80; 

 5 lbs. $4.25; 10 lbs. $7.75, postpaid 



274 Mixed Cucumbers 



One Planting for the Season. 50 to 80 days 



This mi.xture contains early, medium and late sorts. Customers 

 can have an abundant supply of cucumbers, either for pickling or 

 slicing. This mixture prolongs the pickling season from 60 to 80 

 days. A mixture suitable for the home garden. 



Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50o ; Va lb. 7!)C; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 

 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00, postpaid 



271 



Snake 



Cucumber 



Curious, but 

 Useful for 

 Slicing 

 75 days 

 If picked 

 when young and 

 tender they 

 make an excel- 

 lent pickle for 



slicing. Often grow 6 feet in length, coiled like a serpent. 

 Grown chiefly as a curiosity and for exhibition. Grows to a 

 large size in 75 days. 



Pkt. 15c; i/i oz. 30c; oz. SOc, postpaid 



Pick all Cucumbers when fit for use; if left on the vine to ripen, they destroy its productiveness 



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