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CUCUMBER. 
Concombre, FR. Pepino, 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 4 to 6 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 intervals 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. The yellow-striped cucumber or squash beetle is the 
most serious insect enemy of this 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.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Klondike. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
The Davis Perfect. (See cut.) For years this variety was 
controlled by the originator, who states that he experimented 
several yeu.rs 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, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z.; 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White Spine 
which has been improved through careful selection with a 
view to use for forcing in hothouses and frames. It is also 
largely used in private gardens and produces large Cucumbers, 
sometimes measuring six to seven inches in length, and have 
an attractive bright green skin. The small Cucumbers also 
make very nice pickles. Pkt.; 4 cts., oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 40 
cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Improved Early White Spine (Bennett’s). Anexcellent 
variety, which produces an early crop of Cucumbers, The 
fruits are straight, light green with white spines, and are crisp, 
tender and of good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 
80 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 
small, only 3 to 4 inches long, and being produced in pairs 
makes it a very productive sort. The quality is very good. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.; 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Early Cluster. <A very early sort, well adapted for forcing or 
open ground. Produces the fruits in clusters, good quality 
and flavor. Pkt., Sdcts.; oz., 10 cts.; }1b, 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Cool and Crisp. A strainof White Spine somewhat like the 
Arlington, but longer and more cylindrical. It is early, and 
continues in bearing the entire season. Good for table use. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b.. 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Nichol’s Medium Green. This Cucumber is largely grown 
for the pickle manufacturers. Fruits medium size and dark 
green. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties, for which 
purpose it is extensively used. It is productive and bears 
fruits of medium size, bright green skin and the flesh is very 
crisp. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, producing Pickles 
and Cucumbers until frost kills the vines. It is very produc- 
tive; 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., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Long Green (Jersey Pickle). Fruits are long, firm and crisp, 
The small fruits are used for pickles and larger ones make 
excellent sweet pickles. The vines make a strong growth and 
are very productive, Our strain of this variety is excellent, 
and produces fruits of a uniform size and shape. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
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., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 80 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends, spines very 
prominent and color deep green; a prolific bearer. The fruits 
begin to set while vines are small and continue to do so for a 
long season. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., 
$1.00. 
Japanese Climbing. Ornamental as well as useful and may 
be grown on a trellis; very prolific and of good quality, Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts. 
Small Gherkin. A small prickly variety. Used for pickles 
only and should be picked while young and tender, Pkt., 5 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; #1b., 40 cts. 
ENGLISH FORCING 
CUCUMBERS. 
Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford’s Market, Lock- 
ies’ Perfection. In packets of 10seeds each, 25 cts.; per 
100 seeds, $2.25 
Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, Telegraph 
(Rollison’s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 20 cts., per 100 
seeds, $1.75 
