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Concombre, Fr. 



CUCUMBER 



Cohombro, Sp. 



Gurken, 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 without disturbing the roots. When ground becomes warm, set the pieces of sod holding the seedlings, into well prepared 

 hills, and protect with pots or glasses until hardened. When the weather has become settled and warm, sow seeds 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 on the vines, plants stop bearing. For pickles, plant them from June until the middle of July. The yellow 

 striped cucumber 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. Dusting the vines with Slug Shot also constitutes a 

 simple but effective remedy. 



The White Spine Type 



As a class this type brings us all the important varieties 

 suitable for both slicing and pickling. All sorts offered 

 below bear freely over a long period, if fruits are gathered 

 regularly. 

 360 Arlington White Spine Forcing. A well-known 



popular sort of a medium green color. Bears square 



ended fruits in profusion. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 



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

 369 Davis Perfect. A very fine variety. The fruits 



grow long and slim, sometimes measuring 12 inches in 



length, and tapering to the ends; the color is a rich, 



dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly ripe. 



It is very tender, brittle, very few seeds, and of fine 



flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 65 cts.; lb., 



$2.00. 

 371 Early Fortune. The vines make a strong growth, 



producing abundant crops of Cucumbers, slightly 



tapering in shape with a very dark green skin. The 



flesh is thick, seed cavity small and the quality is 



excellent. This variety is one of the best introduced 



in years. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 65 cts.; 



lb., $2.00. 



392 Improved Early White Spine (Bennett's). An excellent 

 medium sized variety, which produces an early and very 

 abundant crop. The fruits are straight, dark green with 

 white spines, with pure white flesh solid and crisp. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



382 Klondike. A splendid slicing cucumber. The color is 

 rich dark green, and the fruits grow to a uniform size, measur- 

 ing about seven inches in length and two inches thick when 

 in good condition for use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



383 Longcu. (See Specialties, page 6). Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 

 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



Improved Early White Spine Cucumbers 



Extra Early and Pickling Varieties 



With the exception of Long Green and Japanese Climbing, the 

 following sorts are useful chiefly in that they bear large quantities 

 of small fruits ideal for pickles. We offer them all at the uniform 

 price of: Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; Jib., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.50. 



363 Chicago Pickle. Small size, good color. 



367 Early Cluster. Small, early, uniform, prolific. 



388 Early Russian. The smallest and earliest pickling cu- 

 cumber we offer. Fruit 3 to 4 inches long. 



373 Everbearing. Slightly larger than Early Russian, and will 

 bear throughout the whole season. A good home garden sort. 



377 Green Prolific. Small slender, good color. 



379 Japanese Climbing. Will cover unsightly 

 out-houses and fences. Fine deep green fruits. 

 A very useful and profitable sort. 



384 Long Green. An all round excellent Cu- 

 cumber good for both pickles and slicing. 



375 Small Gherkin. Small almost round 

 fruits covered with spines. Should be picked 

 while young and tender. 



390 Snow's Perfected Pickle. Very fine, uni- 

 form, square ended fruits. Yields an im- 

 mense crop. 



For Prices see top of column. 



English Forcing Cucumbers 



For growing in hotbeds or greenhouse exclusively. 



Early Cluster Cucumbers 



393 Best of All \ 



Packets of 



394 Covent Garden Favorite. . . 



10 Seeds 



395 Duke of Edinburgh 



25 cents. 



397 Rochford's Market ' 



100 seeds 



399 Telegraph 1 



$2.25 



Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 



