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JOHXSOX & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA. 



New Cucumber, Evergreen White Spine. 



We have sold this entirely new and improved strain of this well-known Cucumber for three years, and have received 

 hundreds of letters from customers who purchased the seed, all of Tvhoni agrree in pronouncing it the handsomest and most 

 productive of any they have ever grrown. It ditlers from the ordinary White Spine in tlie fact of always remaitiiiig of a 

 deep green color, in all stages of growth. It grows extra long, of liandsome, smooth shape, very early and prolific. 

 It is a very hardy sort and will not turn yellow after being picked from the vine, but will permanently retain its deep green 

 color. The flavor is delicious, the flesh being unusually tender and crisp. As a shipping variety it is superior to any we 

 know of, and its fine appearance always insures '' top notch " market price. Pkt., lOc; oz., 20c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



NEW GIANT OF PERA. 



This magnificent variety was first 

 brought here from Turkey. They 

 are of the most delicious flavor, no 

 other cucumber we have ever eaten 

 surpassing them. Another remark- 

 able quality is that they are very 

 crisp and tender at all stages, and 

 can be eaten at any time during 

 growth. They grow to an enor- 

 mous size, frequently to one and one- tSl'iT' 

 half feet in length and ten to eleven 

 inchesin round circunaference ; very 

 smooth and straight, with a beauti- 

 ful greenskin. The vines grow vig- 

 orously, fruit sets near the hill and 

 grows closely together, making 

 them exceedingly prolific. Theseed 

 cavity is very small and the seeds 

 are slow to form and few in number. 

 Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 2.5c.; oz., 50c. 



\> liite Japan. Very desirable 

 for the table or pickles, being pure 

 white, productive and of superior 

 qualitv. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; J^ lb., 

 30c.; lb.,SI.OO. 



Tailby's Hybrid. A hybrid of 

 the ■\\Tiite Spine, with a large Eng- 

 lish variety, retaining the prolific- 

 nessof the former, united with large 

 size, hardiness and desirable market 

 qualities. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; i^ lb., 

 30c.; lb.; Sl.O(J. 



Long Green Turkey. A lead- 

 ing variety for pickling; of excel- 

 lent qualitv, dark green, firm and 

 crisp. Pkt., 5e.; oz., lOc; Klh., 30c.; 

 lb., 81.00. nil 



NICOLL'S MEDIUM 



GREliN. This new variety was 

 originated near Columbus, O.^ by an 

 extensive grower for market. In 

 length it is medium between the 

 White Spine and Long Green ; very 

 thick through and full at both ends, 

 presenting a beautiful type; skin of 

 a light green color and very smooth; 

 the vines are very hardy and pro- 

 ductive; they are excellent for slic- 

 ing or pickling. Pkt., oc; oz., lOc; 

 341b., 30c.; lb., 81.00. 



IMPROVED LONG GREEN. 

 (Jersey Kckle). A standard pick- 

 ling variety; dark green, tender, GIANT op pee A. 

 crisp, productive, of fine flavor and 



uniform size. Our strain is unsurpassed. We supply each 

 season hundreds of the most criticalJersev market gardeners 

 and pickle growers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc: 341b., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Khiva, or Russian Netted. Of excellent quality, skin 

 brown and netted, flesh white ; well suited to cold Northern 

 climates, being very hardy. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 20c. 



"West India Gherkin, or Burr. Also known as the 

 Jerusalem Pickle; used only for pickling. Pkt., dc; oz., 20c.; 

 3i lb., 6.5c.; lb., 82.00. 



ENGLISH FRAME VARIETIES. 



Carter's Cliampion, Blue Gown, Telegraph, Giant 

 of Arnstadt and other good sorts. Each, per pkt., 25c. 



Sooly Qua, or 

 Snake Cucumber. 



A great curiosity, 

 growing six feet long, 

 and coiled like a 

 snake, with the head 

 protruding. 



The Chinese con- 

 sider this variety a 

 great delicacy, either 

 raw or boiled. Pkt., 

 SOOLY Q0.\, OK SXAKE CUCUMBES. lOc; 3 pktS., 25c, 



CHERVIL. 



Curled. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; H lb., 60c.; lb., 82.00. 



CHICORY. ' 



Large Rooted. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOc; 34 lb., 30c.; lb., 81.00. 



COLLARDS. 



(Colewort.) 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 341b., 



Tnie Georgia, or .Southern. 



iOc; lb., 81.25. 



CRESS, or PEPPER GRASS. 



One ounce will sow about 

 fifteen square feet. 



Extra Curled. FHne flavor, 

 and can be cut several times. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., lOc; lb., 50c. 



TRTIE W^ATER-CRESS. 



An aquatic plant, with oval leaves. 

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 40o.; K lb., $1.25; 

 lb., 84.00. 



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