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* 246 DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER 



'^® i"/^V '^^"''f, ^f *■'?''! Planted Outdoors WiH Equal in Flavor and Resemble the High Priced 'Hot House Forcing Sorts 



t. The Davis Perfect has become the most popular cucum- thing- we have ever tried. 



ber both for forcing under glass and growing- outside, for 

 the following- reasons: 



First. It has an ideal shape, and the handsomest dark 

 grreen color of all cucumbers. Ready to pull in 60 days. 



Second. It is a type of the most perfect size; just what 

 is wanted either for the table or market. 



Third. Eating qualities surpass any other cucumber. 



Fourtli. It is almost seedless one-third of its length 

 trom the stem end, and the seeds when it is in slicing condi- 

 tion are so small and tender that they are unnoticed 



Fifth. It is enormously productive, in fact, beats any- 

 Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % - ._ . 



Our special strain of this desirable cucumber grows reg- 

 ular in shape, size and color, and will be sure to please you 

 The vines are very hardy, prolific and a sure cropper, produc- 

 4ng cucumbers 7 to 8 inches long which are very attractive 



15 cts.; % pound 40 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; pound si.25, .. 



* 247 MAULE'S SHAMROCK 



60 days. A Desirable Dark Green, White Spine Sort 



Sixth. It does not change its dark, rich color when 

 grown outdoors; in fact, it resembles a hothouse cucumber so 

 closely that dealers cannot tell the difference, and are willing 

 to pay as much for it as the hothouse production. We be- 

 lieve this is the greatest cucumber ever introduced, and it is 

 bound to become popular everywhere when it is known. It 

 will be a big money maker for anyone engaged in growing 

 cucumbers in the open ground. The Davis Perfect has had 

 the greatest sale any cucumber novelty has ever had and 

 every grower, whether for home consumption or for market, 

 to be_abreast of the times, should plant this variety. 



pounds $5.00, postpaid 



dark green in color, and remain green for days after being 

 picked and shipped. Very crisp and unsurpassed for slicing 

 or pickling. Matures in 60 days. It is a good table cucumber 

 and is one of the best market sorts. 



Paclvet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; % pound 75 cts.; pound $1.25; 5 pounds $5.50, postpaid 



4? 256 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling 



This is one of the most popular pickling cucumbers, of the very 

 best form and quality, and has yielded at the rate of over 200,000 

 pickles per acre. Its enormous productive ability makes this variety 

 a favorite one. Ready to pick in 50 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 30 cts.; % pound 50 cts,; 

 pound 85 cts.; 5 pounds $3.75, postpaid 



257 Maulers Earliest Klondike 



60 days. Holds Its Dark Green Color for Many Days After Picking 



Excellent strain of White Spine, remarkable for the uniformly 

 dark green skin of its shapely fruits. Its good qualities are its ex- 

 treme earhness and prolificness. Very hardy, resisting unfavorable 

 weather conditions and is a good size for slicing. It is also quite 

 firm when small and is excellent for pickling. Matures in 60 days 

 Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 40 cts.; Vz pound 70 cts.; 

 pound $1.15; 5 pounds .$5.25, postpaid 



2M Cool and Crisp IL-oTTXtbK. 



An exceedingly prolific and handsome variety. At the pickling 

 age the fruit is straight, long, even and slim, and until it reaches 

 full size It isi 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 characteristic appearance. Matures its crop 

 in about 65 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 40 cts.; % pound 65 cts.; 

 pound $1.10; 5 pounds $5.00, postpaid 



50 days. Early and 

 Valuable for Pickles 



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267 Danish Pickling 



247 Maule's Shsunrock 



65 days. Medium Size, Thickly Set with Small Spines 



This variety has shown itself to be a remarkable grower, pro- 

 aucing m 65 days handsome cucumbers which remain green through 

 all the growing stages. The flesh is firm and solid, crisp and has an 

 excellent flavor. It is a shy seeder and is just what is wanted for 

 slicing for the table as well as for pickling. In Denmark this variety 

 IS used exclusively for making dill and mustard pickles. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 20 cts.; % pound .55 cts.; % pound 95 cts.; 

 pound $1.65; 5 pounds .$7.25, postpaid 



2« Japanese Climbing co!^ trp„,f " "t' .,u. 



All cucumbers are of trailing or creeping habit, but this one is a 



real cliniber and does best on pole or trellis. It can be picked in 60 



days. The fruit is of excellent quality, of dark green color. The flesh 



IS pure white and never bitter. Fine for slicing and pickling. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 25 cts.; % pound 45 cts.; V> pound 75 cts.; 



pound $1.25; 5 pounds $5.50, postpafd 



174 Mixed Cucumbers piS^r, Zt^^s^l 



Ihis mixture contains early, medium and late sorts. Customers 

 can have an abundant supply of Cucumbers, either for pickling or 

 slicing. This mixture prolongs the picking season from 45 to 80 

 days. A mixture suitable for the home garden. 



Packet 5 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 35 cts.; y<. pound 60 cts.; 

 _^__ pound $1.00. postpaid 



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256 Green Prolific 



For clear complexion, nothing better than cucumbers; have plenty planted in your garden 



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