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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



Early Fortune Cucumber 



A fine new early variety of the White 

 Spine type; the fruit is of uniform size and 

 yhape and is of very firm texture, thus per- 

 mitting long distance shipping. The skin is 

 very dark green, holds its color remarkably 

 well, has thick fiesh which is tender and 

 crisp, making it especially good for slicing. 

 It is a favorite variety with market garden- 

 ers. 



Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 lb. $1.25. 



15 cts., 1/4 lb. 35 cts.. 



Lemon Cucumber 



A new and entirely distinct type. Tender 

 sweet and crisp. The Lemon Cucumber has 

 come to stay, its popularity increasing. With 

 those who grew it last season it is a favor- 

 ite. If you are fond of cucumbers and want 

 one that will almost melt in your mouth, try 

 our Lemon. 



Our illustration is from a photograph of 

 the fruits, in comparison, with an ordinary 

 Cucumber. They are nearly round, with the 

 yellow and green markings and smooth skin 

 of the Lemon, while the fiesh is exceedingly 

 tender and crisp, with a sweet fiavor sur- 

 passing all other cucumbers. They have none 

 of the bitter or acid taste so generally found 

 in Cucumbers. For slicing they excel, and 

 are well adapted for serving whole upon the 

 table. For pickling, ripe or green, one of 

 the best and most attractive, on account of 

 their quaint form. They can be served 

 green but are at the best just as they are 

 turning yellow. This variety has given us 

 great satisfaction for family use and also for 

 pickling, as we tested this sort along with 

 others at our trial grounds. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts. 



Klondike Cucumber 



This valuable variety is one of the best 

 for slicing, and will produce Cucumbers 

 equal in appearance to the hot house 

 grown specimens. 



The color is rich dark green, and the 

 fruits grow to a uniform size, measuring 

 about seven inches long and two inches 

 thick when in good condition for use. It 

 matures early and continues bearing for a 

 long time, and the vines make such a 

 healthy and vigorous growth that they 

 produce a good crop even in a poor season, 

 when many other varieties fall on account 

 of unseasonable weather. 



Per pkt, 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 35 cts. 

 lb. SI. 25. 



