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Ourken, Ger. 



CUCUHBER 



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 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. 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 Specialties, page 

 6). Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts; \ lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.2.5. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest va- 

 rieties. 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.; ilb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Early Cluster. A very early sort, well 

 adapted for forcing or open ground. It 

 is extremely productive, the fruits grow- 

 ing in clusters and are of good quality 

 and flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J 

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



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 sea- 

 son. Good for table use. Pkt. , 5 cts, ; 

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



Arlington White Spine Forcing. (See cut.) A strain of 



White Spine which has been improved through careful selec- 

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



When young the fruits are tender and crisp, and when fully 



grown will measure six to seven inches in length. Pkt. 10 



cts.; oz., lo cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Improved Early White Spine {Bennett's). An excellent 



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. ; 



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

 Klondike. This valuable variety is one of the best for slicing. 



The color is rich dark green, and the fruits grow to a uniform 



size, measuring about seven inches in length and two inches 



thick when in good condition for use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



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

 The Davis Perfect. (See cut.) For a number of years 



this variety was 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 cul- 

 ture. The Cucumbers grow long and slim, sometimes meas- 

 ure 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., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.2.5. 



Nichol's Medium Qreen. This Cucumber is largely grown 

 for the pickle manufacturers. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ 

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



Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark 

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



Long Qreen {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.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., $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., 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. 



Japanese Climbing. Can 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 va- 

 riety. Used for pickles only. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. 





ENGI.ISH FORCKVG 

 CUCUMBERS. 



The seed we supply is secured from 

 the best growers in England and is from 

 selected fruits. 



Covent Garden Favorite, Roch- 

 ford's Market, Lockies' Perfec- 

 tion. In packets of 10 seeds each, 

 25 cts.; per 100 seeds, $2.25. 



Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House 

 improved, Telegraph {RoUi- 

 son's). In packets of 10 seeds each, 

 20 cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 



