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CUCUMBER 



Gohombro, Sp. 



Ourken, Ger. 



One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre 



CULTURE. — For very early Cucumbers sow April 1st, in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down), so that they can 

 be readily transplanted to the open ground, in rich soil, when ground becomes warm, or protect by hand glasses. For early use, 

 plant, if the weather has become settled and warm, in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to 

 each hill, after all danger to insects is over. They succeed best in a warm, moist, rich, loamy soil. Continue planting at inter- 

 vals for a succession. The Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not; if left to ripen, it 

 destroys their productiveness. For pickles, plant them from June until the middle of July. The yellow striped cucumber or 

 squash beetle is the most serious insect enemy of the crop. Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is by far the best remedy yet 

 discovered. Dilute it with water, 3 ounces to the gallon, and spray it on the vines when in danger of the beetle or blight. 



Early Fortune. (See Colored Plate and page 8.) Pkt. , 10 cts. ; 



oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Klondike. (See Speciaities, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; 1 lb., 45 cts.; lb., fl.50. 



The Davis Perfect. (See cut.) For years controlled by 

 the originator, who states that he experimented several years 

 in trying to get an improved strain of Cucumber for forcing 

 under glass and outside culture. The Cucumbers grow long 

 and slim, sometimes measure 12 inches in length; the color 

 is a rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly 

 ripe. It is very tender, brittle and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A splendid strain of 

 White Spine which has been improved through careful selec- 

 tion with a view to use for forcing in hothouses and frames. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., J5 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., |1.50. 



Improved Early White Spine {Bennett's). Avery popu- 

 lar variety. Straight fruit, light green with white spines. 

 Pl<t., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest. Fruit 3 to 4 inches 

 long. Pkt., 10 ct3.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Cluster. Produces clusters of small fruits, and is pro- 

 lific. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark 

 green. Pkt , 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.L'5. 



Nichol'S Medium Qreen. This cucumber is largely grown 

 for the pickle manufaciurers. Fruits medium size and dark 

 green. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Cool and Crisp. A strain of White Spine somewhat like the 

 Arlington, but longer and more cylindrical. It is early, and 

 continues in bearing tlie entire season. Good for table use. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Everbearing. Fruits of all sizes on the vine at the same time. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 16 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Emerald. Exceedingly productive, fruits set early and are 

 very handsome; dark green, long and straight, entirely free 

 from spines. Quality fine, being very solid and crisp. Pkt., 

 lOcts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; ib., $1.50. 



Chicago Pickle. A prolific bearer. Medium size, pointed 

 at both ends. Spines prominent and color deep green. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Long Green [Jersey Pickle). Fruits are long, firm and 

 crisp. The large fruits make excellent sweet pickles. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz._, 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Japanese Climbing. Ornamental as well as useful, and may 

 be grown on a trellis; very prolific and of good quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Small Gherkin. A small prickly variety. Used for pickles 

 only, and should be picked while young and tender. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



KNGI.ISH FORCING CUCUMBERS 



Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford's Market, Lockies' 

 Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 25 cts.; per 

 100 seeds $2.25. 



Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, Telegraph 



(RoUison's). In packets of 10 seeds each, 20 cts.; per 

 100 seeds, $1.75. 



CKL,BRIAC (Turnip-rooted Celery) 



Cellerie Rave, Fr. Aino Nabo, Sp. Knoll- Sellerie, Ger. 



Culture. — Grown mostly for its bulbous root. Seeds are 

 started and plants set in same way as advised for Celery. Cel- 

 eriac is not usually blanched, but very fine when thus treated, 

 and much harder than the stalk celeries. 

 Apple-shaped. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 

 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth variety. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 



