CUCUMBERS. 



German, Gurke. French, Concombrt. Spanish, Clhombro. 

 Swedish, Guarka. 

 One 02. for 50 hills. 2 to 3 pounds in hills for an acre. 



Cucumber growing for seed is one of rny great specialties. 

 No single grower h ;is as large an acreage as 1 have Growing 

 for the. largest trade, my stock has reached a limit of prol'oe- 

 I ion which I think is liot equaled by any strain extant. Cu- 

 cumbers thrive best on warm, rich; sandy loam, the richer the 

 land tho better. Do not plant in the o]>en ground until there is a 

 project of settled warm weather. Plant in hills about four 

 feet, apart each way. When all danger from insects is passed, 

 thin out tho plants leaving three or four of the strongest to 

 each hill. The fruit should be gathered when large enough, 

 whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripeu on the vines, 

 it destroys their productiveness. 



BUCK BEE'S MON ARCH AVIIITE SPINE— (Sec Cut.) 

 —At er being carefully tried throughout the entire country 

 this variety has not been found wanting in any single point. 

 It is i lie' g reatest of all varieties and I am confident that it will 

 ulwavs hold tho highest position, being of handsome growth, 

 good length, very early and prolific, extremely productive, 

 quite hardy and retains its light green color permanently after 

 being picked, always of delicious flavor and unusually tender 

 and crisp. Superior for family use, magnificent as a shipping 

 variety and not surpassed for pickling purposes. Pkc. 3c, oz. 

 6c . lb. 15c , }4 lb. 25c., lb. 45c. 



HUCKBEE'S INTERNATIONAL — (See Cut.)— This 

 grand, good, early variety I place on the market for the first 

 time this season. "feeling assured that it will give the greatest 

 of satisfaction for all uses. Has no thick ends, possessed of 

 rich luxuriant growth, an abundant yielder, has beautiful fruit 

 always of good even shape, in flavor has no superior, always 

 t n ler and crisp. You should not fail to try it. Pkt. 4c., oz. 

 6 ii lb. 15c., K lb. 25c., lb. 45c. 



MOW ROCKFGRD PICKLE— (See Cut.)— A hardy 

 and improved strain of pickling cucumber, selected by 

 thet most extensive pickle grower in the west. Produces 

 nice even growth, extra early and the whole crop makes 

 fine shaped pickles. Is always good for slicing, being of fine 

 flavor, crisp and delicious. Pkt. 4c., oz. 7c, ^ lb. 20c, % lb. 

 35c, lb. 60c. 



EARLY RUSSIAN" — (See Cut.) — Without doubt the earli- 

 est in cultivation. It is very short but its earliness makes it 

 desirable for first supply for table use, etc. Bears fruit close 

 to hill. Pkt. 3c-., oz. 6c. K lb. 15c, y, lb. 25c, lb. 45c 



NEW EVERBEARING— (See Cut. )— The particular merit 

 of this variety lies in the fact that the vines produce fruit con- 

 tinuously until killed by frost. They exhibit at the same time 

 cucumbers in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfect 

 form, even when quite small. The cucumbers are of a fine green 

 color and very desirable for pickling. Pkt. 4c, oz. 7c, % lb. 15c, 

 \j i ^ 25c *lb. 45c. 



^EARLY PROLIFIC SHORT GREEN"— (See Cut.)— An 

 extra fine variety, selected from the old standard short green 

 variety. oneof the very best togrow. It thrives magnificently in 

 tuv climate, being a great yielder and producing fruit of very 

 fine quality which is splendid for both slicing for table use and 

 for pickles. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, % lb. 15c, X lb., 25c, lb. 45c. 



EARLY CLUSTER— (See Cut.)— This is one of the very 

 earliest varieties, though somewhat smaller in size. It is a 

 surprisingly wonderful yielder for its size. Its quality is very 

 tine. Jt will please vou with its many good merits. Pkt. 3c, 

 oz. 6c, % lb. 15c, Y. lb- 25c, lb. 45c. 



IMPROVED LONG GREEN— (See Cut.)— The longest of 

 all uood cucumbers, always of superior quality, firm and crisp. 

 < .lowing twelve to twenty inches long. The young fruit makes 

 one of the best for pickles, while when ripe they are the best 

 for -sweet pickles. Vines are strong growers and fruit is 

 always produced in great abundance making it one of the most 

 productive varieties in cultivation. Pkt. 3c, oz. 6c, ^ lb. 15c, 

 3^ lb 25c lb 45c. 

 "NEW IVORY KING— (See Cut.) — A wonderful and dis- 

 tinct variety, growing to good length and always a true ivory- 

 white color. Its great beauty makes it one of the finest vege- 

 tables for exhibitions, fairs, etc., never fails to capture first 

 prize. Recommended for family and market uses, being spec- 

 ially desirable for sweet pickles, etc. Seed quite scarce, do not 

 fail to try it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 



GHERKINS— (See Cut.)— Used exclusively for pickling. 

 Very small, oval shaped, prickly fruit. My stock is true. Pkt* 

 4c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c. 



SNAKE OR SERPENT— (See Cut.)— A remarkable and 

 very interesting curiosity. The cucumber grows curled up like 

 a snake with the head protruding and sometimes attains the 

 great length of from six to eight feet. The illustration will 

 represents their shape and although they attain a great size 

 the quality is only fairly good. It is grown more for curiosity 

 and exhibition purposes than anyting else and always attracts 

 the greatest attention. You should not fail to try it. Pkt. 5c. 



TELEGRAPH— Grown exclusively for forcing purposes, 

 for which use it has no equal. Pkt. 25c 



Sumanville. Ind., June, 1893. 

 Mr. H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. 



Dear Sir — Your seeds did nicely with us this year, our garden 

 was the amazement of all. With many thanks. 



Yows respectfully, Mas. H. H. Seelet. 



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Large growers of Cucumbers should writ© 

 me for special prices in Quantity, 



