R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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Farquhar’s Perfection Forcing Cucumber. 
CUCUMBER. Gurken, (Grr.) Pepino, (Sp.) 
For very early use, seed may be started in heat and the plants set out in May. Pieces of in- 
verted sod are an excellent medium for starting and growing early Cucumber plants, as they can be 
readily lifted from the hot-bed to the garden without disturbing the young plants growing upon 
them. For main crop, plant in hills 4 feet apart, in the end of May. Leave 4 strong plants to 
each hill. The Cucumbers should be gathered when fit for use, as if left to ripen it destroys their 
productiveness. For pickles, plant during June and July. One ounce to 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to 
an acre. 
Farquhar’s Perfection Forcing. The finest type of White Spine Cucumber in culti- 
vation, and one of the most prolific varieties. The fruits are large and symmetrical in shape, 
and of a rich dark green color, which is permanent. The flesh is pure white, firm and crisp, 
with comparatively few seeds, and is unsurpassed for quality. This is an ideal forcing variety 
and succeeds equally well when planted out of doors. Pkt., .25; 4 0z., .35; oz., 1.00; 4 lb., 3.00 
The Cumberland. A variety of the hardy, white spine type;is a rapid, strong and vigorous 
grower and very prolific in fruit. The flesh is firm, but — crisp and nde. o oe og 
qi 2 = tee LOS O72 9-20) 2 10s, OO bs, 2: 
Arlington White Spine. Very productive; fruit even in size and of beautiful cylindrical 
form, dark green, excels in crispness and flavor ... Pkt., .10; oz., .20;11b., 60; lb., 2.00 
Improved White Spine. LEarly and good for table use or for pickling; of medium length, 
dark green color; flesh crisp and excellent L = Pkt, 05; oz, .15;) lbs, -405 Ib. 1.25 
Nichol’s Medium Green. Medium size, always straight and smooth. Color dark green, flesh 
crisp and tender. Splendid table variety ee Pkt., ..05; oz., .15; 4 Ib., .40; Ib., 1.50 
Boston Piekling. Fine stock. A valuable variety for pickles; short, straight fruit. 
Pkt 05707,-107 4 Ib. -50> Ib... 150 
Japanese Climbing. A strong growing variety, throwing out tendrils, which enables them to 
climb trellises ... Ee is jee ne Pkt., .10; 0z., .25; 1 Ib., .75; Ib., 2.50 
Short Green Gherkin. Small thick-set dark green fruits; exclusively for pickles. 
Pkt, 2053/0272, 21094 Ibs) .35; Ibs. 1:25 
West India Gherkin. A small oval prickly variety grown for pickles only. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .25; 41b., .99 
Early Russian. Very early; valuable for small pickles. Pkt., .05; 0z.,.15; 4 1b., .40; Ib., 1.25 
Long Green. Fruit about 12 inches long, very tender. Pkt., .05; oz., .15; 41b., .50; Ib., 1.50 
Fordhook Famous. Crisp and tender; remarkably productive. Pkt., .05; 0z., .25; 4 lb., .75 
Green Prolifie. Dark green; medium length; very free. Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; }b., .35; lb., 1.00 
ENGLISH FORCING, or Frame Cucumbers. 
Telegraph. A superior variety, handsome, with small neck and very prolific 5 ate, eK OO 
Tender and True ... ree a ne _ Pee £3 ahd ee, okt 250 
The Roehford Bite at ae coc ae ici ee ane “ae pee Kt. 5-00 
Teiegraph Cucumber. 
Dr. C. H. Peck, 30 West 50th Street, | 
New York City, N.Y., Mar. 31st, 1910, 
writes -—“I always have a good garden 
and was so pleased with the result of my 
last year’s order that I am troubling you 
again.” 
Cumberland Cucumber. 
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