COLE'S CUCUMBER SEED. 



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PARIS PICKLING CUCUMBER. 



Japar)ese CliiT)t)ir)^ 



CUCUMBER. 



This new cucumber is a strong and vigorous 

 grower, the vines attaining nearly twice the 

 length of common varieties. The young plant* 

 are bushy, but as soon as they become well 

 established they begin to climb, and may be 

 grown on fences, poles or trellises, thus saving 

 much valuable space in small gardens, or in 

 market gardens where land is dear. It can also 

 be grown as an ordinary cucumber, and will do 

 as well as the common kind. The fruits are ten 

 to twelve inches in length, of a fine green color; 

 the flesh is thick and firm, never bitter, and fine 

 for pickling, as well as slicing. It is very pro- 

 lific, the vines are proof against mildew, and 

 continue bearing until late in the fall. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J4 lb. 40 cts. . 



''Cool and Crisp" 



Cucumber. 



Extra Early ! Exceedingly Prolific 

 the Whole Season. 



Bears 



This valuable variety is inclined to taper off 

 at the stem end, and is generally a little pointed 

 at the other end also. This is the most desira- 

 ble shape for pickles. At the pickling stage the 

 cucumbers are straight, long, even and slim, 

 and until they reach their full size they are of a 

 very dark green color, so dark that it might 

 almost be called "black." The peculiar feature 

 of this variety is the knobs upon which the spines 

 are placed are prominent at all stages of growth, 

 giving the cucumber a very attractive appear- 

 ance. This variety is the earliest and most 

 prolific of all Pickling Cucumbers, and is certain 

 to become a standard sort. While primarily a 

 pickling variety, it Is also most useful for slicing, 

 the cucumbers, when fully matured, being of 

 good size and very tender and crisp. Per pkt. 

 5 cts., oz, 10 cts., % lb., 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Giant White ^mkh Pearl Cueomliep. 



A very distinct and valuable new variety, the 

 cucumbers are of gigantic size and always of a 

 pure waxen white, from the time they are first 

 set until matured. They grow from twelve to 

 sixteen inches long by from 2 to 3 inches In 

 diameter, very uniform, straight and perfectly 

 smooth. The flesh is solid, pure white, wltft 

 exceptionally few seeds, and is exceedingly 

 CRISP of MOST SUPERIOR FLAVOR. As h 

 variety for slicing they will prove very useful, 

 while for exhibition no other cucumber will 

 attract so much attention. The foliage is large 

 and luxuriant, the fruits are borne near the 

 bill. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4. lb. 40 cts. 



This new variety is entirely distinct from any 

 other cucumber. Setting the fruit very close 

 around the stem and maturing these early, the 

 vine continues to run and bear freely through- 

 out the season. The color is a beautiful pearly 

 white; even the young cucumbers are a very 

 light color, nearly as pure white as when ready 

 for use. They are tender, solid and crisp, and 

 splendid quality, either for slicing or pickling. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 

 cts. 



