Concombre, FR. Cohombro, SP. Gurken, GER. 
CUCUMBER 
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 gathered regularly. 
360 Arlington White Spine Forcing. A popular sort, bear- 
ing square ended fruits in profusion. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; ¢1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
369 Davis Perfect. A fine variety, with fruits 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. Vines of strong growth, producing abun- 
dant crops of Cucumbers, tapering in shape with a very dark 
green skin. The flesh is thick, seed cavity small and the qual- 
ity is excellent. This variety is one of the best introduced in 
years. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 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.; + Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. ; 
382 Klondike. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
383 Longeu. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 0z., 
35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; } lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 
Collards 
Chow Coba, FR. Cabu, Sp. Blaeterkohl, GER. 
Culture —Sow and cultivate same as late cabbage. The crop 
of greens may be grown directly in the seed rows, or the plants may 
be transplanted and set two feet apart in the rows. Best after 
being touched by frost, which greatly improves flavor and tender- 
ness. One ounce will produce about 2000 plants. 
302 Creole or Southern. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, and forms 
bunches of tender delicate leaves slightly curled at edges. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
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.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
363. Chicago Pickle. Small but very uniform in size, good color. 
367 Early Cluster. Small, thick fruits, very early, uniform size 
and very prolific. 
388 Early Russian. The smallest and earliest pickling cucum- 
ber we offer. Fruit 4 to 5 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, or will shade the rear porch very ‘profitably. Fine 
deep green fruits. A very useful and profitable sort. 
384 Long Green. An all round excellent Cucumber good for 
both pickles and slicing. 
375 Small Gherkin. Small almost round fruits covered with 
spines and used exclusively for pickles. Should be picked 
while young and tender. 
390 Snow’s Perfected Pickle. Very fine, uniform, square 
ended fruits and now one of the popular pickling sorts. 
Yields an immense crop. 
For Prices see top of column. 
English Forcing Cucumbers 
For growing in hotbed or greenhouse exclusively. 
Packets of 
394 Covent Garden Favorite..... | 10 Seeds 
395 Duke of Edinburgh............. 25 cents. 
397 Rochford’s Market............ 100 Seeds 
399 Telegraph..................:55 | 
$2.25 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 
