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260 National Pickling $ 



Heavy yielder (55 days) 



Its remarkable solidity will recommend it to everyone, and it is 

 just as firm and crisp after pickling as before. Early, heavy pro- 

 ducer, and valuable for pickling in the small sizes or for slicing 

 when large. Fruits are straight, symmetrical, rather blunt at each 

 end but not chunky. Color is always dark green. Wonderfully 

 even in growth, so that a great number of fruits can be picked at 

 one time. Fully grown cucumbers measure 7 in. long and 3 in. 



thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 250; Vi lb. 750; >/ 2 lb. $1.35. 



257 Maule's Improved Long Green •£ 



Long, dark green fruits; pure white, solid flesh (65 days) 



Fruits are dark green, from 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. across, straight, 

 tapering gradually toward the stem end. They are more slender 

 and show less waiting or irregularities on the surface than the 

 common Long Green. Flesh is white, firm and crisp. When very 

 young the fruits are used for pickling, but they rapidly reach their 

 full size, and are then used for slicing. Of all the long varieties 

 this has been the most consistent favorite for over 100 years. 



?kt. 100; oz. 300; Vi lb. $1.00; Vi lb. $1-80. 



254 Maule's Earliest Black Diamond $ 



Black '* stavs green longer than others (56 days) 



This excellent white spine cucumber is 



adapted to all sections and all soils, and 



we highly recommend it to both small 



and large growers. Whether used for 



pickling when small or for slicing when 



fully grown, it is considered the 



best by the majority of gardeners. 



The cylindrical fruits grow 7 to 8 in. 



long, lyi in. thick, and retain their 



l dark green color for a very long 



time after picking. Firm, white flesh 



of the finest quality. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 250; Vi lb. 650; Vi lb. $1.25. 



261 Chicago Pickling 



A specialized pickling strain (56 days) 



Developed in the Chicago area, this 

 variety is one of the leading pickle 

 types, and is especially desirable for 

 making dill pickles. Fruits are dark 

 green and become 6 in. long and 

 2 in. thick. Also used for slicing. 

 Flesh is crisp and has an excellent 

 flavor. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 200; Vi lb. 650; >/ 2 lb. $1.25. 



274 Mixed Cucumbers 



(55 to SO days) An excellent oppor- 

 tunity for the home gardener to 

 obtain a wide assortment of both 

 slicing and pickling varieties with- 

 out having to purchase each kind 

 separately. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 20^; Vi lb- 650; Vi lb. $1.25. 



Cultural Suggestions 



Sow the seed after all danger of frost is over to 

 supply fruits for summer use and another sow- 

 ing in late June or early July for pickles and 

 late cucumbers. Plant in hills 4 or 5 ft. apart, 

 placing 8 to 10 seeds in each hill and cover with 

 pi in. of fine soil. When plants are 6 in. tall, thin 

 to 3 or 4 plants in a hill. Succeed best in a light, 

 well-drained soil. A packet is enough for 15 hills; 

 one oz. for 75 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. 



See culture below. 



247 Straight Eight* 



Gold medal winner (58 days) 



The straight symmetrical fruits grow 8 ift. long and about 2)4, in. 

 thick. When ready for use, they are rich dark green, well rounded 

 at the ends and do not show any of the striping so objectionable 

 at the tips. A good producer, an ideal shipper, attractive in ap- 

 pearance, high in quality, one of the best for slicing. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 300; Vi lb. $1.00; Vi lb. $1.80. 



252 Maule's Early White Spine* 



Fine for slicing and salads; extra select (58 days) 



An extra fine improved type of this famous old variety. Fruits are 

 used for pickling when small and for slicing when large. They 

 attain a length of 7 to 8 in., becoming quite plump towards 

 maturity. 



7 to 8 in. 

 The vines are very productive. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 250; Vi lb. 800; V, lb. $1.45. 



253 A and C # 



Unusually attractive; shipping type (62 days) 



The beautiful, straight, cylindrical fruits are about 10 in. long 

 and 2}i in. thick, well rounded at the ends, and dark green over 

 all. This dense green color remains long after picking, making 

 the fruits especially suitable for delayed use. A relatively new 

 variety, A and C has quickly assumed a leading position because 

 it overcomes many of the faults common to ordinary cucumbers, 

 particularly the undesirable flaw of sharp tapering at the stem end 

 of the fruit. Vines are robust and remain productive over a long 

 harvesting season. Pkt. 100; oz. 350; Vi lb. $1.25; y 2 lb. $2.30. 



246 Davis Perfect 



Introduced by Maule in 1906 (58 days) 



Ideal for shape, color and quality, and just about perfect for size. 

 It retains its rich, dark green color long after picking; in fact, it 

 greatly resembles the handsome, large hot-house cucumbers 

 offered at high prices in all the better markets. Vigorous, sturdy, 

 productive vines bear an abundance of large fruits, 10 in. in 

 length, 2}4 in. in diameter and somewhat tapered at each end. 

 Flesh is crisp and of the most delicate flavor. Contains few seeds. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 250; Vi lb- 800; V 2 lb. $1.45. 



256 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling 



Darker green than most pickling sorts (55 days) 



Fruit moderately short and plump when mature, and suitable for 

 slicing. Its principal use, however, is for pickling, and it has a 

 long, gentle taper toward the tip which, together with a dark 

 green color, is its identifying characteristic. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 200; Vi lb. 650; Vi lb. $1.25. 



262 Heinz Pickling 



One of the favorite "57" Heinz varieties (57 days) 

 When small, fruits are of the ideal shape and dark green color 

 which show up so well when bottled. The young fruits at pickling 

 size are very freely and prominently waited, making a distinctly 

 superior appearance for small pickles. If left to grow for slicing, 

 fruits are of uniform size, about 6 in. long and 2 in. thick. A heavy 

 vielder, with fruits that are smooth and crisp when full sized. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 250; Vi lb. 800; Vi lb. $1.45. 



266 Everbearing 



Particularly desirable for small pickles. Prolific (55 days) 



A general favorite because if picked regularly it goes on bearing 

 throughout the entire season. The fruits may be used at any stage 

 of their development. When fully matured, they are about 4^2 in. 

 long and 2 in. thick, and a medium green color. 



Pkt. 100; oz. 200; Vi lb. 650; Vi lb. $1.25. 



"From 2 pkts. of cucumbers our boy Jamie and his mother canned 47 qts., furnished table eating for our 

 family of 8, gave away 3 bu., and sold $11 worth. "—Rev. W. Ray Perry, Eldred, Pa. 



