CUCUMBER 



CULTURE — / oz. for 60 hills; 2 lo 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 wby. 

 The hills are prepared by mixing with the soil a shovelful of well-rotted manure. Plant S.or 10 seeds in each hill. Thin 

 out plants, 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 

 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 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. 

 lb., $2.00. 



10c; oz., 30c; M lb., 70c; 



397 MARKETER (New) 



See Color Plate Opposite Page) 

 This splendid new early variety we can 

 thoroughly recommend. The color of the 

 fruits 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 7 % inches in length, and 2 '4 inches 

 in* diameter. The flesh 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., 25c. 



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, 1 Yi to i inches in 

 diameter, and well rounded at the ends. Sea- 

 son 68 davs. 



Price, pkt. 

 lb., §3.20. 



10c; oz.. 35c; }{ lb., SI. 10; 



400 BUSH CUCUMBER 



We regret that due to a seed crop failure, we 

 are unable to supply this variety for 1946. 



392 COOL AND CRISP 



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. Ready in 68 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 25c; M lb., 70c; lb.. $2.00. 



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., 25c; % lb.. 70c; lb., $2.00. 



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; H lb., $1.10; lb., $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 before. It is early maturing, very productive and uniform 

 in shape and color. Ready in 55 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz.. 30c; H lb.. 90c; lb., $2.75. 



412 LONG GREEN 



It is the best variety used for big yellow mustard pickles. Season 70 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; H lb., $1.10; lb., $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 1 '-g 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.. 10c; oz., 35c; Y A lb .$1 10; lb.. S3. 20. 



STRAIGHT EIGHT 



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

 ordering. 



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