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JOHNSON & STOKES, PHILADELPHIA 



NORTHERJf GROWN FROM CARE- 

 FULLY SELECTED SEED STOCKS. 



One ounce will plant about fifty hills; two pounds will 

 plant one acie. 



EVERGREEN "WHITE SPINE. Very early, distinct 

 and valuable. See Specialties, page 11. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 i^lb., 30c.; lb..S1.00. 



COOL AND CRISP. X desirable new variety. See 

 Novelties, page 10. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 34 lb., 40c.; lb., S1.J5. 



JERSEY KXTEA EARLY PROLIFIC PICKLE. 



JERSEY EXTRA EARLY PROLIFIC PICKLE. 



This splendid variety was originated by a prominent New 

 Jersey Grower, in the celebrated pickle district on tlie Dela- 

 ware River, about twenty-five miles above Philadelphia, 

 where more pickles are grown than in any other section of the 

 United States, over one hundred and fifty thousand bushels 

 being picked and annual! .V put up for commercial pickles in 

 this section. It is ten days earlier than the old Long Green 

 or Jersey Pickle, and more productive. Growers of thirty 

 years' experience say it is "a perfect pickler in all respects. " 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; ii lb., 30c.; lb., 90c., post-paid ; 5 lbs. and 

 over, 75c. per lb. , by express. 



THORBURN'S EVERBEARING (Siberian). This 

 variety is entirely new and unique, and will prove valuable 

 both for the table and for pickling. It is of small size, very 

 earl}/^ enorviously proditcdrc, and extremely valuable as a 

 green pickler. The peculiar merit of this new cucumber is 

 that tlie vines continue to flower and produce fruit until 

 killed by frost, whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off or not 

 — in which respectitdifl'ersfromall othersortsin cultivation. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 2.5c.; lb., 75c. 



Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling. A short pickling 

 variety, of fine form and flavor, enormously )iroductive, 

 crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 65c. 



THORBURN C03IMERCIAL PICKLE. A new 

 and valuable sort of the White Spine type, retaining its dark 

 green color for a long time after pickling. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 10c.; Mlb..25e.; lb., 7.5c. 



^VESTERFIELD'S CHICAGO PICKLE. In recent 

 years Chicago has become the centre of a very large pickling 

 industry. This variety, originated by Mr. Westerfield, a 

 gentleman hugely interested in the business, is preferred for 

 pickling by almost every large pickling factory in that city, 

 and for commercial pickles it is one of the best. We offer 

 the best selected seed of this v;irietv ; none better at any 

 price. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 34 lb., 20c.; lb., 6oc. 



Early Russian. Very early, hardy and productive; 

 produced in pairs. Pkt.,oc.; oz.,10c.; 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Early Frame, or Early Short Green. Very produc- 

 tive, of medium size, straight and excellent for table use or 

 pickling. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 34 lb., 25c.; lb.,75c. 



NEW PARIS PICKLING. A very desirable and dis- 

 tinct new French sort. The fruit is very long, slender, 

 cylindrical; densely covered with fine prickles, and deep, 

 rich green in color. The flesh is very crisp and tender. Pkt. 

 6c.; oz.,15c.; 34 lb., 50c.; lb., S1.75. 



IMPROVKD LONG GREEN, OR JERSEY PICKLE CtJCUHBBB. 



IMPROVED LONG GREEN (Jersey Pickle). A stand- 

 ard pickling variety ; dark green; tender, crisp, productive, 

 of fine flavor and uniform size. We supply each sea.son hun- 

 dreds of the most critical Jersey market gardeners and pickle 

 growers with our superior strain. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 34 lb., 

 25c.; lb., 75c.; 5 lbs., S3.00, by express. 



PEERLESS, or IMPROVED 

 EARLY TVHITE SPINE. Very 

 early and productive, medium to 

 large size, deep green. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 15c.; 34 lb., 20c.; lb., 65c. 



NEW GIANT OF PERA. 



This variety w.'is brought here 

 from Turkey by Dr. Harris, of 

 Philadelphia. They are of the 

 most delicious flavor; no other 

 cucumber we have ever eaten sur- 

 passes 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 a 

 half feet in length and ten to 

 eleven inches in circumference; 

 very smooth and straight, with a 

 beautiful green skin. The fruit 

 sets near the hill and grows close 

 together, making them exceed- 

 ingly jirolific. The seed cavity is 

 very small, and the seeds are .slow 

 to form and few in number. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., lOc; H lb., 30c.; lb., 90c. 



W^hite Japan. Very desir- 

 able for the table or pickles, being 

 pure white, productive and of su- 

 perior quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz.jlOc; 

 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



Tallby's Hybrid. A hybrid 

 of the White Spine, with a large 

 English variety, retaining the pro- 

 lificness of the former, united with 

 large size, hardiness and desirable 

 market qualities. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 



NICHOLS' MEDIUM GREEN. 



In length 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 productive; they are excellent 

 for slicing or pickling. Pkt., 5c.; 

 GIANT OI" PERA. oz.,10c.; 341''-i20c,; lb., 65c. 



