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NEW GIANT WHITE CUCUMBER 



The First and Only Best Long White Cucnmber yet Introduced. 



A very distinct and valuable new variety, 

 the 'jucumbers are of gigantic size and al- 

 ways of a pure waxen white, from the time 

 they are first, set until matured. They grow 

 from twelve to sixteen inches long by from 

 two to three inches in diameter, very uni- 

 ;form, straight and perfectly smooth. The 

 flesh is solid, pure white, with exceptionally 

 few seeds, and is exceedingly crisp of most 

 •superior flavor. As a variety for slicing 

 they will prove very useful, while for exhibi- 

 tion no other cucumber will attract so much 

 attention. Many magnificent specimens 

 have been grown that vjeighed 6^ lbs.,— so 

 very solid and heavy are the fruits of the 

 Oiant White, while the pure waxen white 

 • color is extremely attractive. The foliage is 

 large and luxuriant, the fruits are borne 

 near the hill. Per pkt. 5 Cts., oz. lS cts., % lb. 

 40Cts. 



"Cool and Crisp" 



Cucumber. 



Extra Early! Exceedingly Prolific! Bears 

 the whole Season! 



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 desirable 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 attract- 

 ive appearance. This variety is the earliest and most 

 2)roUftc of all Pickling Cucumbers, and is certain to 

 become a standard sort. While primarily a pickling 

 variety, it is also most useful tor slicing, the cucum- 

 bers, when fully matured, being of good size and 

 very tender and crisp. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., I4 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



White Pearl KuGumber. 



This new variety is the admiration of all gardeners. 

 In habit of growth this 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 throughout 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. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Japar)e^^ Cliir)t)ir)^ 



CUCUMBER. 



This new cucumber is a strong and vigorous grower, 

 the vines attaining nearly twice the length of com- 

 mon varieties. The young plants are bushy, but as 

 soon as the\' 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 prolific, the 

 vines are proof against mildew, and continue bearing 

 until late in the fall. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



