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CUCUMBER-Ger. Gerke. 



The Davis Perfect Cucumber. This variety is as 



early as the white spine and grows to a large size. It is 

 long and slim and of a rich, dark, glossy green color, which 

 it holds until nearly ripe. A good variety for forcing, or 

 growing outside. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 35 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 



Improved Arlington White Spine. A magnificent 

 strain of the White Spine which has been improved by careful 

 selection, for forcing in hot houses and frames ; very tender and 

 crisp. It is also a very fine cucumber for growing in the field 

 and produces large fruits in great abundance. Oz., 15 cts.; 

 % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Improved Early White Spine. {Bennett's.) {See 

 tut. ) A favorite variety with market gardeners, and produces 

 ifine large and attractive looking cucumbers. The vine is a strong 

 grower and very productive. The cucumbers are long and 

 -straight, dark green in color, very tender and of excellent 

 iflavor. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., Jl.OO. 



Klondike. A splendid variety for slicing. Grows about 

 seven inches long and two inches thick ; color dark green, 

 matures early and bears for a long time. Oz. , 15 cts ; % lb., 

 35 cts ; lb., $1.25. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small, only three to four inches long, and being produced in 

 pairs makes it a very productive sort. The quality is very 

 good. Oz., 10 cts.; % 'b-> 2 5 cts -5 lb-» 90 cts. 



Early Cluster. A very early sort, well adapted for forcing 

 or open ground. Produces the fruits in clusters, good quality 

 and flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Early Frame, or Short Green. A productive variety, 

 plants strong and vigorous, fruits straight but smaller at ends 

 than in middle ; bright green color, crisp and tender. Oz. , 

 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



Evergreen. Early and prolific, fruits medium size and dark 

 green. Oz., 10 cts.; % ^., 30 cts.; lb., gl.oo. 



Early Cyclone. Makes a rapid growth and is very pro- 

 ductive. Fruits are short and produced in clusters. Color, 

 rich, dark green. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Green Prolific. This is a very good pickling variety ; dark 

 gTeen. Oz., 10 cts.; ]^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Emerald. A most valuable Cucumber. Has all the good 

 qualities of White Spine, with the additional advantage of 

 having a rich dark green color during the entire period of its 

 growth. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



The "Cumberland." This handsome Cucumber is a 

 cross of Parisian Pickle and Peerless White Spine. The vines 

 make a vigorous growth and are very productive. The fruits 

 are of handsome appearance, being of a rich pea-green color, 

 very straight, firm, solid and crisp. A good sort for either 

 pickling or slicing. Oz. , 10 cts.; %\h., 30 cts. ; lb. , $1.00. 



Everbearing. A valuable variety, producing pickles and 

 cucumbers until frost kills the vines. Size is small and well 

 adapted for pickling. Oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb. ,"$1.00. 



Cool and Crisp. A fine strain of White Spine. It is early 

 and continues in bearing the entire season. Oz. , 10 cts. ; ^ 

 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends, spines 

 very prominent, and color deep green ; a prolific bearer and 

 an excellent variety for making pickles. Oz. , 10 cts.; ^ lb., 

 25 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 



Nichol's Medium Green. Early, good for pickles or 

 slicing. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



Long Green. {Jersey Pickle. ) Fruits are long, firm and 

 crisp. The small fruits are used for pickles, and larger ones, 

 make excellent sweet pickles. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Small Gherkin, or Burr. Known as the West India 

 or Jerusalem Pickle. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts. 



English Forcing Cucumbers. 



Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford's Market, 



IiOCkies' Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 20 



cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 

 Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved. 



Telegraph {Rollisoii s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 



15 cts.; per 1 00 seeds, $1.40. 



COLLARD. 



Creole, or Southern. Oz., 10 cts.; # lb., 20 cts.; lb., 

 75 cts. 



CORN SALAD. 



Large Seeded. Oz., 5 cts.; % lb., 15 cts. ; lb., 40 as. 

 (5 lbs. or more at 35 cts. per lb. ) 



DANDELION. Oer. Bardleblum. 



Broad-leaved. Oz., 40 cts.; % lb., 51.25 ; lb., 4.50 



Improved Thick-leaved. An improved thick-leaved 

 variety. Oz., 40 cts.; % lb., #1.25 ; lb., $4.50. 



