10 HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadeiphia, Pa. 
CUCUMBE R— Cer. Gerke. 
THE DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER 
The Davis Perfect Cucumber. (See cuz.) A new 
variety which will soon take the place of the best strains of 
White Spine and other desirable Cucumbers. For several 
years this variety has been controlled by the originator, who 
is one of the leading Market Gardeners in the West, and 
after whom the variety is named. Mr. Davis states that he 
experimented several years in trying to get an improved strain 
of Cucumber for forcing under glass and outside culture, and 
has finally fixed a ‘‘ Perfect’’ type, combining quality, shape, 
color and productiveness. The Cucumbers grow long and 
slim, sometimes measure I2 inches in length; the color is a 
rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly ripe, 
when they turn white, without a sign of a yellow streak. It 
is very tender, brittle and of exceptionally fine flavor. The 
seeds are very soft when the Cucumber is ready for table use ; 
this is an important feature. It will hold its color and brit- 
tleness long after cutting, and, being a strong grower, is able 
to resist the Cucumber disease. It is as early as the earliest 
strain of White Spine Cucumber and will out yield any other 
variety yet introduced. The seed we furnish was grown 
especially for us by the introducer and can be relied upon as 
being true. Oz., 20cts.; % lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
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.; Ib., $1.00. 
Improved Arlington White Spine. (Sec cut.) A 
magnificent strain of the White Spine which has been im- 
proved by careful selection, for forcing 
in hot houses and frames. It is very 
tender and crisp. Oz., 15 cts.; { lb., 
40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Improved Early White Spine. 
( Bennett's.) - This is a favorite variety 
with market gardeners, and produces 
fine large and attractive looking cucum- 
bers. The vine is a strong grower and 
very productive. The cucumbers are 
long and straight, dark green in color 
and very tender. Oz., Io cts.; ¥% lb., 
25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Early Frame, or Short Green. 
Excellent for table use or pickling. 
Fruits smali, light green color, crisp and 
tender. Oz, 10 cts.; \&% lb., 25 cts.; 
Ib., 85 cts. 
Early Russian. One of the earliest ; 
the fruit is small and produced in pairs. 
Size generally about three inches long, 
very productive. Oz., 1octs.; 4 lb., 25 
cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
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Early Cluster. A very early sort, well adapted 
for forcing or open ground. Produces the fruits in 
clusters, good quality and flavor. Oz., Io cts.; 4% 
Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Evergreen. Early and prolific, fruits medium size 
and dark green. O2z., 10 cts.; % Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 
85 cts. 
Green Prolific. This is a very good pickling 
variety; dark green. Oz., 10 cts.; %{ Ib., 25 cts.; 
Ib., 85 cts. 
Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, pro- 
ducing pickles and cucumbers until frost kills the 
vines. Size is small and well adapted for pickling. 
Oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Emerald. A most valuable Cucumber. Has all 
the good qualities of White Spine, with the addi- 
tional advantage of having a rich dark green color 
during the entire period of its growth. Oz., 10 cts.; 
YX Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
The *‘ Cumberland.’’ This handsome Cucum- 
ber is a cross of Parisian Pickle and Peerless White 
Spine. The fruits are of handsome appearance, very 
straight, firm, solid and crisp. Oz., 1o cts.; \& Ib., 
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Cool and Crisp. A strain of White Spine. Itis 
early and continues in bearing the entire season, 
Oz., Io cts.; &% Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 85 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.; % Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 
Nichol’s Medium Green. Early, good for pickles or 
slicing. Oz., to cts.; &% lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 85 cts. 
Long Green. (/ersey Pickle.) Fruits are long, firm and 
crisp. The small fruits are used for pickles, and larger ones 
make excellent sweet pickles. Oz., 10 cts.; XY Ib., 25 cts.; 
Ib., 85 cts. 
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, 
Lockies’ Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 20 
cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 
Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, 
Telegraph (o/ison’s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 15 
cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.40. 
COLLARDS. 
Creole, or Southern. 02z., 10 cts.; ¥% Ib, 20cts.; Ib., 
Be CORN SALAD. 
Large Seeded. 02z.,5 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 
(5 Ibs. or more at 35 cts. per Ib. ) 
DANDELION. Ger. Bardleblum. 
Broad-leaved. Oz., 35 cts.. K lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
Improved Thick-leaved. An improved thick-leaved 
variety. Oz., 35 cts.; &% lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
