i HmRTADREER -PhllADELPHIAJ^- ^ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS- \M ^ 



^O^DtKE CUCC/A,^ 



Gurken, Ger. CUdJiViBER. Concombre, Fr. Pejjiwo, 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 te 

 readily transplanted to the open ground, in rich soil, when danger of frost is over, or protect by hand-glasses. For early vm, 

 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 te 

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

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

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

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

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



The Davis Perfect. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., l.T cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $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 hot-houses and frames. Large size, 

 tender and crisp. It is also a splendid variety for growing in 

 the garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1 lb., 50 cts.; lb., 

 $1.50. 



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., 15 cts.; J lb., 

 40 cts. J lb., $1.25. 



Early Cyclone. Makes a rapid growth and is very produc- 

 tive. Fruits are short and produced in clusters. Color dark 

 green and the quality is good. Pkt., 5cts. ; oz., 15 cts.; J 

 lb., 40 cts.; lb, $1.25. 



Early Frame, or Short Green. A productive variety, 

 plants strong and vigorous, fruits straight but smaller at ends 

 than in middle; bright green color; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small, only three to four inches long, and being produced in 

 pairs makes it a very productive sort. The quality is very 

 good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Cluster. A very early sort, well adapted for forcing or 

 open ground. Produces the fruits in clusters, good quality and 

 flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i 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 the entire season. Good for table use. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, producinp; 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., 

 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Nichol's Medium 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., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.2.5. 



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



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



size, measuring about seven inches in length and two inchef 



thick when in good condition for use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 16 



cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Green Prolific. One of the best pickling varieties; dark greem. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Long Green { Jersey Pickle). (See cut. ) Fruits are long, 



firm and crisp. The small fruits are used for pickles, and 



larger ones make excellent sweet pickles. The vines make *, 



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., 15 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 cri.sp. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Evergreen. Skin dark green, fruits medium size, thick 



through. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Chicago Piclde. Medium size, pointed both ends, spines very 



prominent and color deep green; a prolific bearer. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 The •' Cumberland." A cross of Parisian Pickle and Peer 



less White Spine. Vines are of strong, compact growth. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Japanese Climbing. Can be grown on a trellis; very prolifi- 



and of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 

 Chinese Long Remaining Green. Attains a length of 16 



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



} lb., $1.00. 

 Small Gherkin. A small prickly variety. Used for pickle* 



only. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts. 



ENGI.ISH FORCING 



CUCUMBERJ^ 



Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford's Market, Locko 

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

 100 seeds, $2.25. 



Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, Telegrapfe 



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

 seeds, $1.75. 



