FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



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Snows Pickling 



CUCUMBER 



This is one of the vegetables that can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of reasonably good 

 soil that is fully exposed to the sun. Every family should be supplied from its own garden, since the fruit is so much better when 

 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 order to obtain the largest yield of cucumbers, the soil should be well enriched 

 with well -rotted manure, but an abundance of good fruit can be raised on any rich 

 garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each 

 way, dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. After the plants begin to crowd and 

 danger from the striped beetle is pretty well over, thin to three plants to the hill. Give 

 frequent but shallow cultivation until the plants make runners so long that this is 

 impracticable. 



In 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 which should 

 be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit every sixth or eighth row, thus 

 forming paths for the distribution of manure and gathering the fruit. 



In many sections, where earliness is very important, market gardeners start plants 

 in boxes made like the ordinary berry box, but without the raised bottom. The boxes 

 are set in hotbeds or cold-frames, filled with rich, friable soil and the seed planted. 

 When danger of frost is over, the plants are set in the open ground, the boxes being 

 cut 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 visually kept from doing serious damage by 

 dusting the plants with fine road earth. Tobacco dust and plaster may be used with 

 impunity. Lime and ashes are more effective but will injure the plants if used too 

 freely. We spray our fields, at intervals of ten days through the season, with Bordeaux 

 mixture to which has been added Paris green, which is a poison for biting insects and 

 a preventive of blight. The best protection against injury is a vigorous and rapid 

 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 soon as any seed begins to mature. In gathering for 

 pickles, cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off and be careful not to mar the 

 fruit in any way, for if the skin be broken the pickles 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. 



17 1 f*l * - An ear l v an d very productive variety. The vines are hardy and 



Hariy v*lUSt©r very vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 



l A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



E" 1 Qk * C This variety is known also as Early Frame. It is an early, 



Harly DoOFt vzFSSll bright green cucumber of medium size, very extensively 



used for slicing 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 flesh is crisp and tender. The variety is extensively used 



for the home garden. Our stock is very superior. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; y 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



o y ry l 1* An early maturing, very small, dark green cucumber, cylindri- 



onOW S ST lCKUng cal, square ended, and very popular with growers for small 



pickles. We have been growing this variety ourselves for several years, giving 



special attention to purity and uniformity of type and we believe the seed we offer 



meets in all respects the requirements of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. 



Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



g^i , iir . /•• i i r»» i i» The fruits of this very desirable sort 



Chicago OF W estertield riCkling 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; l A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



15 * D* 1 1* This is a very productive variety that is extensively grown for 



tSOStOn r lCKling pickles. The vines are vigorous. The fruits are bright green, 



of medium size, very smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is crisp and tender. Our 



seed is decidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 



2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



J p. l |. This variety is between the Long and the Short Green, forming 



eiCSey i lCKlmg a long, slender, cylindrical deep green pickle which is very crisp 

 and tender. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The mature fruits are 

 usually about eight to nine inches in length. This sort is desirable for slicing as well 

 as for pickling. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c. (Packets only) 



El \X71_*i. C • One of the best sorts for table use. The vines are vigor- 



arly W nite opine ous, fruiting early and abundantly. The fruits are uni- 

 formly straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and when ma- 

 ture are usually about seven inches in length. The flesh is crisp, tender and of ex- 

 cellent quality. The variety is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 8c, 

 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 

 x y . A medium early white spined cucumber, more slender than Early 



Arlington White Spine and pointed at each end. The young fruits are crisp 

 and tender. The mature fruits are bright deep green and are about seven inches in 

 length, sometimes longer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and 

 for bulk pickles. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; J / 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



1^*1 A'\ Amedium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, very dark green 

 JSklOnCilKe color and of excellent quality for slicing. The vines are very hardy and 

 productive. The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions are often 

 about eight inches in length, and are uniform in size and shape. The color is very 

 dark green, slightly striped at the ends. The dark green color is retained much 

 longer and is affected less by the hot sun than any other sort with which we are 

 familiar. Its uniform size and shape and splendid color are making this variety 

 very popular as a shipping sort. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V\ Lb. 40c; 

 Boston Pickling Lb. $1.50 



