F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



CUCUMBER. 



(GURKEN.) 

 One ounce to fifty hills. Two pounds to the acre. 

 CULTURE OF CUCUMBER.— For verv early cucumbers sow the first of April in a hot-bed, upon pieces of sod (grass-side down), so 

 that th-y can be readily transplanted to the open ground, in rich soil, when danger of frost is over, or proteci by hand-glasses. For early use 

 plant, if the weather has become settled and warm, in hills about four feet apart each way ; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill 

 after all danger from insecis is over; they succeed best in a warm, moist, rich loamy soil ; continue plauting at intervals for a succession. The 

 cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not ; if left to ripen, it destroys tneir productiveness. For 

 pickles, plant from June until the middle of July. 



Arlington White Spine Cucumber. 



Handsome 

 Shape, 

 Always 

 Reliable. 



Rich 

 Dark 

 Green 

 Color. 



Arlington White Spine Cucumber.— This most excellent new cucumber should be cultivated by every 

 grower. It is a week earlier than other early sorts, more productive, clear, dark, rich, attractive green, and holds its 

 deep green color longer than any other. Desirable size, handsome shape, and all runs uniform. Good shipper, and 

 sells for highest prices. For the home garden, for the market and for shipping it is the best selection. Packet, 5 

 cents; ouuce, 20 cents ; \ pound, GO cents ; h pound, $1.00 ; pound, $2.00. 



Improved Jersey Pickle. — Because of its size and beautiful deep green color, this has become the preferred 

 kind with pickle growers and packers. It is medium in length, very shapely, prolific and holds its color. Packet, 5 

 cents; \ pound, 60 cents; pound, $2.00. 



New Excelsior Long Green Cucumber. 



Improved Extra, Early White Spine Cucumber.— As the 



earliest, most productive market variety it has no equal. It produces 

 cucumbers of the finest form and most salable size for shipping purposes. 

 It is of a dark green color, and a favorite with large truckers and 

 gardeners. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; \. pound, 60 cents; 

 pound, $2.00. 



New Excelsior Long Green Cucumber.— It is a model for 

 site, form aud beauty. It holds its deep green color, and is an abundant 

 cropper. For table use and for pickles it is most suitable. Packet, 5 

 cents; ounce, 15 cents; \ pound, 50 cents ; pound, $1.75. 



Gherkin or Small Burr Cucumber. — Very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others. 

 Grown exclusively for pickling. Always pick when young and tender. Seed slow to germinate, requiring from ten 

 to twelve days. Packets, 5 and 10 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; \ pound, 40 cents ; £ pound, 75 cents ; pound, $1.50. 



CRESS. 



Curled or Pepper Grass. — The seed should be sown in drills about 16 inches apart, on very rich ground, and 

 the plants well cultivated. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents; \ pound, 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 



True Water Cress. — It thrives when its roots and stems are submerged in water. It is one of the most 

 delicious of small salads. The seed should be sown and lightly covered in gravelly, mucky lands, along the borders of 

 small, rapid streams. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 30 cents ; \ pound, $1.00; pound, $3.00. 



