D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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CUCUMBER 



This is one of the vegetables that can be gfi'own to t^ei'fection by ahy one whb can dotltl^bl a id\\' s(iuai-e yards of teasofadbly g<3&^ 

 ^oil that is fully exposed to tlie sUtl. Evfel-y family should be supplied' from its own garden, since the fruit is so miich better whfeH 

 gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted condition in which it is found on the market; 



in Di'dcr to obtain the largest yield of duChmbers, the soil should be well ... 



enriched \\ ith well-rotted manure, but an abundance of good fruit can be 

 miaed on any rich garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills 

 foui' to six feet apart each way, dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. 

 After the plants be.uiu to crowd and danger from the striped beetle is pi'efty 

 w(^ll o\er. tiun to three plants to tiie hill. Give frequent but shallow culti- 

 vation until the plants make runners so long that this is impracticable. 



tn field culture, plow furrows four feet apart and similar ones at right 

 angles to the first. At each intersection drop a shovelful or more of well-rotted 

 manure uhich should be well mixed witli the soil. Many growers omit 

 e\ery siKth or eighth row, thus forming paths for the distribution Of manure 

 and gathermg the fruit. 



In many sections, where earliness is ve.t-y im.portaht, hiarket gardeners 

 start plants' in boxes made like the ordinary berry box, but without the raised 

 bottom. The box^s are set in hotbeds or cold-frames, filled with rich, 

 friable sod and the seed planted. When danger of frost is over, the plants 

 Are 9t't in the open ground, the boxes being ctit away, so that the roots are 

 not disturbed at all. 



The striped cucumber beetle is often very destructive to young plants. 

 These beetles, when not very numerous, are usually kept from doing seri- 

 oUs damage by dusting the plants with fine road earth. Tobacco dust and 

 plaster may be used with impunit}'. Lime and ashes are more effective 

 but will injure the plants if used too freely. AVe spray our fields, at inter- 

 vals of ten days through the season, with Bordeaux mixtvire to which has 

 been added Paris green, which is a poison for biting insects and a preven- 

 tive of blight. The best protection against injury is a vigorous and rapid Snows Pickling 

 growth of the young plants. 



Pick the fruit as soon as it is large enough and before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting fruit as sodri a§ 

 any seed begins to mature. In gathering for pickles, cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off and be careful not to hiat 

 tlie fruit in anj^ way, for if the skin be broken the pickleiS will not keep so well. 



We pay particular attention to growing and selecting the various strains so as to keep them pure and true to name. 



Early 



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a An early and very productive variety. The vines are hardy and very vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters 



lister of two or three. The fruits are short, thick, bright green, shading lighter at blossom end, crisp and tender. 



This sort is planted in many sections for the 



home garden. It is extensively used for a 

 pickling cucumber as well as for slicing. 

 Pkt. lOc; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.40 

 17 1 01 i/^ This variety is 



Larly bhort (jreen known also as Early 

 Frame. It is an early, bright green cucumber 

 of medium size, very extensively used for slic- 

 ing and pickling. The vines are very vigorous 

 and productive. The fruits are straight, a 

 little smaller at the ends, bright green in color, 

 shading lighter at the blossom end. The fiesh 

 is crisp and tender. The variety is extensively 

 used for the home garden. Our stock is very 

 superior. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 y4Lb. 40c;Lb. $1.40 



S> r>* 1 !• An early maturing, very 



now S riCklmg small, dark green cu- 

 cumber, cylindrical, square ended, and very 

 popular with groAvers for small pickles. We 

 have been growing this variety ourselves for 

 several years, giving special attention to pur- 

 ity and uniformity of type and we believe the 

 seed we offer meets in all respects the require- 

 ments of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; 

 Lb. $1.50 



Chicago or Westerfield Pickling 



The fruits of this very desirable sort are of 

 medium length, tapering at each end, with 

 very large and prominent spines. The color is 

 deep green. This is a very prolific variety 

 and one of the best for those who want crisp, 

 coarsely spined pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.40 



B±. n» 1 1* 'This is a very produc- 



OStOn r ICKling tlve variety that is ex- 

 tensively grown for pickles. The vines are 

 vigorous. The fruits are bright green, of 

 medium size, very smooth and symmetrical. 

 The fiesh is crisp and tender. Our seed is de- 

 cidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 

 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.40 

 ¥ r%' 1 !• This variety is between 



Jersey riCklmg the Long and the short 

 Green, forming a long, slender, cylindrical 

 deep green pickle which is very crisp ai;(J 

 tender. The vines are very vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. The mature fruits are usually about 

 eight to nine inches in length. This sort is 

 desirable for slicing as well as for pickling. 

 Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15q; 2 Oz. 25c; V4 Lb. 4Qc5 

 Lb, $1.40 



gosTON Pickling 



