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Klondike Cucumber 



312 Klondike Cucumber 



LARGELY USED FOR SHIPMENTS TO NORTHERN 

 MARKETS 



The Klondike is somewhat later in maturity than the White 

 Spine and is selected to a darker green color. This dark green 

 skin and the fact that it holds this extremely dark color for a long 

 period are its chief characteristics, making it a decided favorite 

 with southern growers for long-distance shipment to the North. 

 The fruits are blunt at the stem end and taper slightly at the 

 bloom end, averaging about 8 inches long and the white stripe is 

 very insignificant. The vines are extremely hardy and rich green 

 in color. This variety is also very prolific and for market purposes 

 cannot be surpassed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 30 cts., lb. $1. 



314 Davis Perfect 



This variety is also one of the White Spines. It forms fruits 

 10 to 12 inches in length. These are very dark in color, tender and 

 are very suitable for table use. The vines are hardy and vigorous 

 and continue bearing for a long period. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 V41b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



320 Long Green 



This variety is growing in popularity year after year, especially 

 in the eastern states. It is the first of the black-spined varieties, 

 and is used extensively for pickling purposes. The fruits are 

 extremely long, frequently 12 inches, having a uniform dark color 

 and run very even in shape and size. The seed we offer under this 

 variety is especially cared for, reselected, and can be depended 

 upon in every vvay. The vines of the Long Green are very vig- 

 orous and productive and for a heavy yielder this variety can be 

 especially recommended. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V41b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



324 Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling 



In describing this variety we feel that we have something 

 very superior to most strains of Boston Pickling. The stock is 

 especially uniform and the yield per plant is especially notice- 

 able. The vines are a rich dark green in color, bearing fruits which 

 have a large number of black spines on them. It is both an 

 early variety and a heavy yielder, which makes it very popular 

 with a large number of our customers who grow for the pickling 

 factories. The stock is one of the most uniform which can be 

 procured and the seed which we offer here will not disappoint our 

 customers in any way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Regardless of everything that we can do, it seems humanly 

 impossible that there should not be some feeling of dis- 

 satisfaction somewhere in our large list of customers. If 

 anything does not ttim out as you feel that it should, write 

 and tell us about it at once. 



318 Arlington White Spine 



A strain that has been bred up by careful selec- 

 tion as a forcing variety, especially for use in green- 

 houses or frames. When young, the fruits are very 

 tender and crisp; fullj' grown, they will measure 

 6 to 7 inches in length. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



322 Early Fortune 



BEST INTRODUCTION IN MANY YEARS 



This is one of the best varieties that has been 

 introduced in years, and when the trade becomes 

 familiar with its good qualities it will be one of the 

 most popular. It is a strong, vigorous grower, and produces an 

 abundance of very dark green Cucumbers. They are a little 

 longer than Arlington White Spine and more cylindrical, with 

 a rather small seed-cavity and thick flesh which is of excellent 

 quality for slicing for table use or for pickling. It is equally 

 good for home- and market-gardeners as it provides the very 

 best Cucumbers for home consumption or to market at an 

 increased price over other varieties. The nearest approach to 

 Cucumber perfection yet introduced. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 141b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



330 West India Gherkin 



This is the smallest variety of Cucumber on the market and 

 is not used very extensively. However, there are still a number of 

 our customers who desire a small, uniformly shaped variety. The 

 seed should be sown in an especially fine, well-prepared seed-bed, 

 and care should be used in planting, as it is rather hard to ger- 

 minate, requiring two to three weeks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Packing Klondike Cucumbers in Florida. These reach the northern 

 markets in three days 



ADD 10 CTS. PER LB. FOR POSTAGE ON ALL SEED IF ORDERED BY MAIL 



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