PARISIAN PICKLING 
PARISIAN PICKLING.—This entireiy dis- 
tinct cucumber is, as its name implies. of 
French origin, and yields beautiful miniature 
pickles. They are preferably picked when 
| 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. Crop very short. I can of- 
y Nw yy fer it by the packet only. Packet, 10 cents. 
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NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN.—A handsome yariety, 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 
slicing when mature. Useful for forcing. Color dark green. Flesh crisp and tender. Size | 
medium. Always straight and smooth, and uniform in appearance. Grown largely for sup- | 
plying pickle factories. Packet, 5 cents; ounce 10 cents; 4 pound, 15 cents; pound, 5v cents. 
IJAVESTERFIELD’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 
i@kle maker. I have a choice strain of this seed. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 ets. | 
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 toa greater extent than elsewhere in the United States. It is a choice, FRAME 
: thoroughbred strain, producing cucum- . 
bers uniform in size, with thin skin, white HORT GREEN OR EARLY FRAME.— 
flesh and few seeds, very crisp and tender | An old sort still in favor. and used for pickles. 
in quality, and having the valuable ever- Itis of medium size. straight and handsome. 
\ bearing habit largely developed. Pkt.,| At maturity is a goodtable cucumber. Pkt. 
y s.; 0z., 10 ets.: 14 1b., 15 ets.; 1b., 50 cts. 5 ets.. 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 15 cts., lb.. 45 cts. 
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER.—This is 
a short, pale green voriety, which matures 
early. It is rather prickly and contains 
few seeds. The fruit is borne in clusters 
$e ness the root, and Ae is a favorite ace pick- 
ing on account of its great productive- 
VA EARTY GREEN CLUSTER. ness. Pkt., 5c.; oz.. 10c.; 14 Ib., l5e.; Ib., 45c. 
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. On account of its earliness is adapted to = 
sections having short growing season. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 15 cts.; lb., 50 ets. SSS 
OOL AND CRISP.—An extra early and exceedingly prolific variety. At the pickling age Ll” WHITE WONDER. 
the fruit is straight, long, even and slim, and until it reaches full size it is of avery dark green or WHITE WONDER. A handsome ivory 
almost black color. The knobs bearing | white cucumber of fine quality. The fruit is 
the spines are prominent at all stages | about 8 inches in length, very brittle and re- 
of growth, giving the cucumber a char-| mains solid and edible for a longtime. Un- 
acteristic appearance. A fine table va-| usually hardy. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
riety, beng very tender and crisp. PKt., 
5 cts:; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts. 
/ EARLY FRAME. 
See Short Green. 
EW AFRICAN 
HORNED. Color 
light green. 3 to 3% 
inches long and 2 to 
244 inches through 
: middle. Has 
long and hard pro- 
tuberances as_ illus- 
trated. Edible and 
ornamental. A noy- 
—— elty of merit; theseed 
\ COOL AND crisp. is Still quite scarce. 
f. Packet, 10 cents. AFRICANHORNED| #“SNAKE.— This cucumber is a curiosity as 
; EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE.—A dark green, handsome cucumber, often attaining a) well as useful. I have seen it six feet in length 
length of twelve inches; straight and attractive in shape. Makes-a hard, brittle pickle when | coiled like a serpent. It is an interesting thing 
small, and a grand table variety when large. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., l0ets.; Yy 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 50 ets. in the garden. Packet, 10 cents. 
. “SMALL GHERKIN.— A cur- Mw 
ious, rough, little cucumber, used $i 
exclusively for pickling,for which 
purpose it is in high favor, i Fa R 
pm Packet, 5cents; ounce, 10 cents; | } Th ' 
mh ly pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents, 
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Pe THORBURN’S EVERBEARING. SMALL GHERKIN. JAPANESE CLIMBING. 
THORBURN’S EVERBEARING. — This is a very unique and SAPANESE CLIMBING.—AIl cucumbers are of trailing or creeping 
highly meritorious pickling variety; meritorious because of its quality, | habit, but this one is a real climber, and does best on pole or trellis. It 
and unique in its ability to go right on bearing, whether the ripened | comes into bearing quickly, and sets its fruit constantly throughout the 
cucumbers are picked or not. It is enormously productive and a gen-|season. The fruit is of excellent quality, of dark green color. The files! 
eral favorite. Fruits of every age and also blossoms may be found on a | is pure white and never bitter. My reports of this cucumber in connec 
single vine and bearing continues until the coming of frost. Packet, | tion with my own experienceenables me to recommend it asa valuable 
5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4% pound, 15 cents; pound, 50 cents. | and interesting sort. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 16 ets.; 44 Ib., 40 ets. 
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