CUCUMBER ( 



Origin — A native of the East, Vilmonn crediting 

 the East Indies, while de Candolle places Northern 

 India as point of probable origin. Vilmorin toeing a 

 close student of the subject, we are inclined to give 

 preference to his deductions. Cucumber is one of 

 the oldest cultivated vegetables, being under culti- 

 vation long before the Greek and Egyptian civiliza- 

 tion, although it was well-known to both. Pliny 

 writes at length on the subject, and makes special 

 reference to the Cucumbers as supplied to the 

 Emperor Tiberius, who wanted them available 

 every day in the year. The Cucumbers of the 

 Scriptures were probably a wild form of melon (no 

 doubt of Persian origin), which was common in 

 Egypt at that time. Cucumbers have been culti- 

 vated in England for several centuries. Until 

 within two hundred years they were known as 

 Cowcumbers. 



No. 23— Early Fortune 



Days to maturity, 55-65. Johnson & 

 Stokes introduced the Evergreen White 

 Spine in 1886. Early Fortune is a strain of 

 Evergreen White Spine. The fruits of Early 

 Fortune will average about 8}/2 inches. Our strain is one of the most perfect that has 

 so far been developed both as to shape and as to the luxurious deep green color of the 

 fruit. We do not know of a purer stock that is available anywhere. Price, delivered : 

 oz., I5c; 1/4 lb., 35c; V2 lb., 55c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., @ $1.15 per lb.; 10 lbs., @ 

 $1.10 per lb.; 50 lbs., @ $1.00 per lb. 



No. 24— GREEN PACK 



Days to maturity, 50-60. This is a Cucumber of the well-known "stay green type. 

 This type is now the prevailing favorite in all Cucumber districts on the Atlantic Coast 

 from Florida to North Carolina. It is slightly earlier and slightly shorter than Early 

 Fortune, but because of its beautiful green color it invariablv finds a ready sale on the 

 markets. Synonyms for Green Pack include Green Hill, Sunny South, Dark (jteen 



STOKES SEEDS 



Sheer, etc. Price, delivered: oz., 15c; V4 lb., 35c; V2 lb., 65c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., 

 @, $1.15 per lb.; 10 lbs., @ $1.10 per lb.; 50 lbs., @ $1.00 per lb. 



No. 2S— WINDERMOOR WONDER 



Days to maturity, 60-70. Our Company had the honor of introducing this Cucumber 

 12 years ago. It is named for our old seed farm in Burlington County, New Jersey. 

 It is the product of a cross between English Telegraph and Davis Perfect. Windermoor 

 Wonder has been particularly successful in green houses. It is not as heavy a bearer 

 as Early Fortune or Green Pack but the individual fruits are averaging 10 to 12 inches 

 in length, are very handsome and command a high price. Price, delivered: pkt., 

 10c; oz., 35c; Vi lb., $1.25; Vz lb., $2.25; lb., $4.00; 5 lbs., © $3.85 per lb.; 10 

 lbs., @ $3.75 per lb.; 50 lbs., @ $3.50 per lb. 



