A PAGE OF STANDARD CUCUMBERS. 





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PICKLE. 



PARISIAN PICKLIM; — This entirely diB- 

 tinct cucumber iff, as its name implies, of 

 Frencla origin, and yields beautiful miniature 

 pickles. I'hey are preferably jjicked -nhen 

 quite young and small, in order to preserve 

 their peculiar appearance, as they become 

 smoother when approaching maturity. They 

 are deep green in color, very prickly, with flesh 

 that is always firm and brittle. The vines are 

 excessively productive, being covered with the 

 curious little fruits. Packet, 10 cents; ounce,.- 

 25 cents; % pound, 75 cents. 



EARLY GREEN CLUSTER. 



XICHOli'S 3IEDIUJI tillEEA. — A handsome variety, in shape between Early White Spine 

 and Long Green. Worthy of a high place in the list of pickling sorts, and second to none for 

 sliciug when mature. Useful for forcing. Color dark green. Flesh crisp and tender. Size 

 medium. Always straight and smooth, and uniform in appearance. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 

 10 cents; i^ pound. 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



WESTERFIELD'S CHICAGO PICKLING.— This variety is preferred above all others by 

 some of the largest pickling establishments in Chicago and elsewhere. It is one of the best for 

 the purpose, combining almost every good quality, and being alike satisfactory to grower and 

 pickle maker. J have a choice strain of this seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 2o cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 PERFECTED JERSEY PICKLE.— A decidedly improved strain of the old reliable Jersey 

 Pickle. It originated in the great pickle growing district in Burlington county, N. J., where this 

 business is carried on to a greater extent than elsewhere in the United States. It is a choice, 



thoroughbred strain, producing cucum- 

 bers uuiform in size, with thin skin, white 

 Jlesh and few seeds, very crisp and tender 

 in quality, and having the valuable ever- 

 bearing habit largely developed. Pkt., 

 j 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY GREEN CLUSTER This is 



a short, pale green variety, which matures 

 early. It is rather prickly and contains 

 few seeds. The fruit is borne in clusters 

 near the root, and it is a favorite for pick- 

 ling on account of its great productive- 

 ness. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOc, '4 lb., 20c.; lb., tiSc. 

 EARLY RUSSIAN.— The earliest cucumber in cultivation, and one of the smallest, being 

 only about 3 inches long. It Is hardy and very prolific. Adapted to pickling and also to table 

 use, as it is of high quality. It is .solid with few seeds. My customers , in all sections of the 

 country, speak well of it. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



COOL AND CRISP.— An extra early and exceedingly prolific variety. At the pickling 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, giving the cucumber a char- 

 acteristic appearance. A fine table va- 

 riety, being very tender and crisp. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; >^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY FRAME .See Short Green. 



TAILBY'S HYBRID. — \ cross be- 

 tween the White .Spine and a large 

 Knglish variety, uniting the prolilic 

 qualities of the former with the size 

 and hardiness of the latter. The result 

 is a market or table cucumber of high 

 merit. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 '4 pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



BENNETT'S AVHITE SPINE.— In 

 certain sections this cucumber is grown 

 almost to the exclusion of all others. It 

 was selected and perfected by a success- 

 COOL AND CRISP, ful market gardener who has grown it 

 for a long time, supplying a choice market trade. It is very productive, of good quality, suitable 

 either for forcing or open air culture. When young it makes a fine pickle; later it is one of the 

 finest slicing cucumbers. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; y^ pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



SMALL GHERKIN. — A cur- 

 ious, rough, little cucumber, used 

 exclusively for pickling, for which 

 purpose it is in high favor. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 Vi pound, 40 cents. 



SHORT GREEN OR EARLY FRAME. 

 SHORT GREEN OR EARLY FRAME.— 



\i\ old sort still in favor, and used for pickles. 

 It is of medium size, straight and handsome. 

 At maturity is a good table cucumber. Pkt.. 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i:^ lb.: 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



WHITE WONDER. 

 WHITE WONDER. — A handsome, ivory 

 white cucumber of fine quality. The fruit is 

 about 8 inches in length, very "brittle, and re- 

 majns solid and edible for a long time. Un- 

 usually hardy. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 

 ■4 pound. 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 



SNAKE. 



SNAKE.— This cucumber is curious rather 

 than useful. I have seen it six feet in length, 

 coiled like a serpent. It is an interesting thing 

 in the garden. Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. 



THORBURN'S NEW EVERBEARING. 

 THORBURN'S NEW EVERBEARING. — This is a unique and 

 highly meritorious pickling variety; meritorious because of its quality, 

 and unique in Its ability to go right on bearing, whether the ripened 

 cucumbers are picked or not. It is enormously productive and a gen- 

 eral favorite. Fruits of every age and also blossoms may be found on a 

 single vine and bearing continues until the coming of froaL Packet, 

 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; !4 pound, 30 cents; pound, 81.00. 



SMALL GHERKIN. 1 , BING. 



.1AP.\NESE CLIMBING .\\1 cucuniljeis are of trailing or creeping 



habit, but this one is a real climber, and does best on pole or trellis. It 

 comes into bearing quickly, and sets its fruit constantly throughout the 

 season. The fruit is of excellent quality, of dark greoncolor. The flesh 

 IS pure white and never bitter. My reports of this cucuniVier in coiinei-- 

 tion with my own experience enables me to recommend it ns a valuable 

 and interesting sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; '.. lb., 50 ct«.: lb., S1.50. 



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