Stokes Seed Farms Co., Growers, Moorestown, N. J. [BurimgronSunJ 



CUCUMBER 



(Cucumis satiuus). A native probably of the East Indies. Under cultivation from the most remote times- 

 at least 10,000 years. The modem American seed-supply comes largely from Colorado and Nebraska. 



German, Gierke; Italian, Cetriolo; Pclish, Ogorek 

 One ounce of seed plants 100 hiUs; 2 potiiids plant an acre 



Davs 



slper^stasdard / Windermoor Wonder. 



This valuable, beautiful, long, dark green Cucum- 

 ber has proven invaluable for forcing under glass 

 and for intensive field cultivation. It is now 

 classed with our Super-Standards. Chving to the 

 scarcity of seed we have not listed it for three 

 years. For further description see page 5 of this 

 catalosue. Price, large pkt. 50 cts., oz. Si. GO, 

 1 4lb. S3.00, lb. SIO.OO, 5 lbs. $47.50, delivered. 



Evergreen White Spine. ^^^^ "J- 



troduced by Johnson & Stokes in 1886. As its 

 name implies, it retains a deep green color in all 

 stages of gro\\'th. The fruit will average 7 inches 

 in length, being blunt at both ends. The flesh is 

 very tender and crisp, making it an excellent 

 slicing: varietv. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Ulb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $12.00, delivered. 



Days to maturity, 60. Orig- 

 inated by Eugene Davis, of 

 Grand Rapids, Mich. The fruits will attain a 

 length of 10 inches. They are dark green in color, 

 tender, and highly suitable for slicing. The vines 

 are vigorous and continuous bearers. Price, large 

 pkt. lb cts., oz. 15 cts., 141b. 35 cts., lb. S1.25, 

 10 lbs. $12.00, delivered. 



Improved Long Green. 



Davis Perfect. 



to matu- 

 rity, 70. This is 

 an improvement on one of the black-spine varie- 

 ties. It is extensively used for pickling purposes. 

 The vigorous vines produce fruits 10 to 12 inches 

 in lensrth. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 y4lb. 40 cts., lb. SI. 50, 10 lbs. $14.00, delivered. 



r^c^y. Pv^lifiV or BOSTON PICKLING. 

 Ureen rrOlinC, j^^..^ maturity, 60._ This 



black-spine variety has been sold in America for 

 over fifty years, and is the standard commercial 

 pickling sort. The fruit averages 5^2 inches in 

 length when matured, but they are gathered at an 

 earlier stage for pickling. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts."; Ulb. 35 ctsr, lb. S1.25, 10 lbs. S12.00, 

 delivered. 



'Cucumis misuria). 

 Days to maturity, 

 50. Native of Jamaica. One of the oldest known 

 varieties in this countrs-, being under cultivation 

 here at least 130 years. It is very desirable for 

 small pickles, the fruits averaging about 2,^ 2 inches 

 in length. \\'e recommend a carefully prepared 

 seed-bed. The seed will sometimes require three 

 weeks for germination. Price, large pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts.,^i4lb. 40 cts., lb. S1.50, 10 lbs. S14.00, 

 deUvered. 



West India Gherkin 



Although Windermoor Wonder is a great forcir.g Cucumber, it is also invaluable for field cultivation 



Leonia, N. J., March 19, 1922. 



Gentlemen: I am enclosing check for to cover my order. Last year we had some extra-fme vegetables, 



thanks to you. Your catalogues are fine. You may be sure I appreciate your kind of service. 



Sincerely, B. T. Butler. 



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