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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



IMPROVED ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE Ct CIMBER 



CUCUMBER-Ger. GURKEN, 



Improved Arling-ton "White Spine. {See cu/.) A 

 magnificent strain of the Wliite Spine which has been improved 

 by carefnl selection, for forcing in hot houses and frames. 

 It is very tender and crisp and on account of its color the young 

 fruits are splendid for making pickles. Oz. , 15 cts.; ^ lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Improved Early White Spine. {Bennetfs. ) This is 

 a favorite variety with market gardeners, and produces fine 

 large and attractive looking cucumbers. The vine is a strong 

 grower and very productive. The cucumbers are long and 

 straight, dark green in color and very tender. Oz., 10 cts. ; 

 % lb., 25 cts..; lb., 85 cts. 



Early Frame, or Short Green. Excellent for table 

 use or pickling. The vines are productive, fruits small, light 

 green color, crisp and tender. Oz , 10 cts , ^ lb., 25 cts., 

 lb,, 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., 10 cts., ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



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

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

 and flavor. Oz., lOcts. ; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Everhearing". This is a valuable variety, producing pickles 

 and cucumbers until frost kills the vines. It is very produc- 

 tive ; fruits of all sizes will be found on the vines at the same 

 time; size is small and well adapted for pickling. Oz., 10 

 cts.; )i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 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. The vines are exceedingly productive, fruits set early 

 and are very handsome. When ready for use measure from 

 eight to ten inches in length, and are quite thick through, they 

 are straight and entirely free from spines. In quality this 

 cucumber is very fine, being solid and crisp. It is an excel- 

 lent variety for shipping. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., 

 ^1-25. 



The "Cumberland." This handsome Cucumber is the 

 result of eight years' careful breeding by one of the leading 

 growersin the United States. It is a cross of Parisian Pickle and 

 Peerless White Spine, the successful combination of these two 

 varieties making an ideal variety both for table use and for 

 pickling. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth and very 

 productive. The fruits, which are of handsome appearance, 

 grow to a desirable size, very straight, firm,' solid and crisp. 

 The color is a rich pea green, and flavor very fine, either when 

 eaten sliced or after they have been pickled. Oz. , 15 cts., 

 )l lb., 40 cts ; lb., ^1.25. 



Cool and Crisp. A strain of White Spine, somewhat like 

 the Arlington, but longer and more cylindrical. It is early 

 and continues in bearing the entire season. It is splendid for 

 table use. Oz., 10 cts.; 14^ lb , 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



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

 green; also excellent for slicing. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Chicago Pickle. This variety is largely grown by market 

 gardeners throughout the country. 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.; }i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Nichol's Medium Green. This Cucumber is largely 

 grown for pickle manufacturers. It is also good to use as a 

 Cucumber. Used for early forcing and late sowing. Oz., 

 10 cts.; ^l lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Long Green. {Jersey Pickle). This well-known Cucum- 

 ber has been greatly improved during late years. Vines are 

 very vigorous in growth and productive. Fruits are long, firm 

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

 ones make excellent sweet pickles. Oz , 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Japanese Climbing-. This beautiful variety is quite an 

 ornament to the garden as it can be grown on a pole or trellis, 

 which it quickly covers. The Fruit ripens early and grow to 

 large size. Color of skin is dark green which turns brown 

 when fully ripe. Oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Chinese Liong-Kemaining Green. Attains a length 



of 15 to 20 inches ; good quality, solid. Oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 

 80 cts. 

 Small Gherkin, or Burr. Known as the West India 

 or Jerusalem Pickle. Oz., 15 cts., % lb., 50 cts. 



English Forcing Cucumbers. 



Covent Garden Favorite, Kochford's Market, 



Lockie'S Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 



20 cts.; per 100 seeds, ^51.75. 

 Duke of Edinburg-h, Sion House Improved, 



Telegraph {PoUinsons). In packets of 10 seeds each, 



15 cts., per 100 seeds, J 1. 40 



DANDELION. Ger. Bardeblum. 



Broad-leaved. Oz., 35 cts.; X lb., ^1.25 ; lb., $4. 00. 



Improved Thick Leaved. An Improved thick-leaved 

 variety. Oz., 45 cts.; % lb., ;?1.40 ; lb., $4.50. 



