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JERSEY PICKLE CUCUMBER. 



Cucumber. 



GERMAN, GURKE. 



(i 07.. of Seed will plant 50 hills, two pounds will plant an acre.) 



The vines require a warm location for early Cucumbers. Plant after the ground has become warm, 

 in hills four feet apart for the smaller varieties and five feet for the larger sorts. For pickling sow from 

 middle of June to last of July. Manure with ashes, fertilizer or some well-rotted composts, working the 

 manure just under the surface. Sprinkle the vines with slug-shot, plaster or air-slacked lime to protect 

 from bugs. 



Ivnproiied White Hpine, or Peerless, — The Truckers' favorite early cucumber, a great 

 bearer ; excellent for early forcing or for out-door cultivation. Exceedingly popular with growers 

 everywhere, and its popularity shows its worth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Early Arlhif/fou White Spine. — A new sort, originating near Boston, and well recom- 

 mended. Pkts., 5 and 10 cts.; ^4 l^^-. 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Early Green, — F^arly short, prolific. Quality of fruit good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 

 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



Early Cluster, — A short, prickly variety, bearing clusters near the root. A great bearer, 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb , 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



rior for pickles and l(Jr market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; '4 11)., 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts. 



Jersey Piekle. — Hiis is the most popular 

 sort with the markft gardeners around Baltimore 

 and Philadelphia for pickling. Said to green bet- 

 ter than any other variety. Pkt., 5 cts. : oz., 10 cts. ; 

 X lb., 20 cts. ; 11)., 60 cts. 



Gherkin or Sn rr,—Vsed for pickles only. 

 Pkts., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; '4 lb.. 60 cts. 



Egg Plant. 



Lony Green.— Has long been a favorite 

 with growers ; dark green, firm and crisp. Supe- 



GERMAN ElERPPXANZE. 



(One Ounce of Seed will Produce 1000 Plants.) 

 Sow the seed in March, in a hot-bed, or for 

 family use in flower pots, in a warm window. 

 Transplant in open ground after weather has be- 

 come warm and settled, iiv rows three to four feet 

 apart each wa\'. They reciiiire a rich soil and as 

 favorable location for warmth as the garden will 

 afford. 



Improved Larye l*urple. — The leading 

 market variety, and the best sort grown, of large 

 size; skin a deep purple, thornless, and of hand- 

 some shape. Pkts., 10 and 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; X 

 lb., I1.25 ; lb., I4.25. 



Special Prices to-Canners, Gardeners and Farmers, in Large Quantities. 



