32 nr iHEHRrADREER-PNIlAKLPHIAM-^RELIABl^EtoETABLE SEEDS 



Gurken, Ger. 



CUCUMBER. CoHcombre, Fr. Fepino, Sp. 



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 danger of frost is over, or protect by hand-glasses. For early use, 

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

 to each hill, after all danger from 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 from June until the middle of July. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing, (Set 



cut.) A strain ol White Spine which has 

 been improved through careful selection 

 ■with a view to use for forcing in hot- 

 houses and frames. Pkt.,' 10 cts.; oz., 2£ 

 cts.; \ lb, .75 CIS. 



Improved Early White Spine ( Ben- 

 nelfs). Straight fruit, light green with 

 white spines. Pkt., 5 c^s ; oz., 10 cts.; \ 

 lb., 80 cts.; lb., |1,00. 



Early Frame, or Short Qreen. Pkt., 

 5 CIS.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 els.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 CIS.; \ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 

 $1.00. 



Early Cluster. For 

 ground. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Small Gherkin. A small, prickly va- 

 Pkt., 5 CIS. ; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 



iRLINQTON ,, 



3P# 



forcing or open 

 oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 



Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, producing Pickles 

 and Cucuini)ers until frost kills the vines. It is very pro- 

 ductive ; fruits of all sizes will be found on the vine at same 

 time ; size is small and well adapted for pickling. Pkt., 5 

 Cts.; oz., 1.5 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Nichol'S riedium Qreen. This Cucumber is largely grown 

 for the pickle manufacturers. It is also good to use as a Cu- 

 cumber. Used for early forcing and late sowing. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Emerald. This valuable Cucumber has all the good qualities 

 of the White Spine, with the additional advantage of holding 

 its dark green color during the entire period of growth. Vines 

 are exceedingly productive, fruits set early and are very hand- 

 some, long and straight, entirely free from spines. Quality 

 fine, being very solid and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ 

 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Long Qreen (Jersey Pickle). This well 

 known Cucumber has been greatly im- 

 proved during late years. Vines are very 

 vigorous in growth and productive. Fruits 

 are long, firm and crisp. The small fruits 

 are used for pickles, and larger ones make 

 excellent sweet pickles. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; }lb., 30 cts; lb., $1.00. 



Japanese Climbing. Can be grown on a 

 trellis ; very prolific and good quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



ENGLISH FORCING 

 CUCUMBERS. 



Covent Qarden Favorite, Rochford's 

 Market, Lockies' Perfection. In 



packets of 10 seeds each, 25 cts.; per 100 

 seeds, $2.25. 

 Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House lm=' 

 proved. Telegraph {A'olHson's). In 

 packets of 10 seeds each, 20 cts.; per 100 

 seeds, $1.75. 



rieiy. 



cts. 



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



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



continues in bearing the entire season. One of the best for 



table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Qreen Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark 



green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends, spines 

 very prominent and color deep green ; a prolific bearer. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 The "Cumberland." A cross of Parisian Pickle and 

 Peerless White Spine. Vines are of strong, vigorous growth 

 and very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; 

 lb., $1.50. 

 Chinese Long remaining Qreen, Attains a length of 15 to 

 20 inches ; good quality, solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ 

 lb., $1.00. 



Thb Emerald Cucumber. 



CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS AND PLANTS.— Flower lovers will find our lists complete. Every home should have a flower garden. 



A few annuals planted in the vegetable garden will produce an abundance of flowers for decorating the tablfc. i 



