MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE CATALOG, 1922 



60 Days.! 



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CUCUMBER 



Evergreen White Spine. 



duced by Johnson & Stokes in 1886. This! 

 is now one of the standard slicing cucum- 

 bers. Its name is indicative of its deep! 

 green color, which it retains at all stages! 

 of its growth. It is slightly longer than! 

 some of the original white spine typesl 

 and will average 7 inches in length. Thef 

 outside color is a dark green, showing! 

 some white stripes at the ends. Oz., 15c;H 

 % lb., 35c; ib., $1.25; 10 lb., $12.00. 



Klondike. 



65 Days. This is one of 

 the favorite varieties with 

 southern growers who ship north. The 

 fruits will average 7 inches in length, 

 tapering at the blossom end but blunt at 

 the stem end. The white stripe is dis- 

 cernible but not objectionable. It has a 

 reputation for holding its color over a 

 long period. Oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 35c; lb., $1.25; 

 10 lb., $12.00. 



rt«»; D^r^-i. 60 Days. The fruits 

 UaVlS jrerreCl. Q f this well-known 

 variety often attain a length of 10 inches. 

 The vines are hardy and vigorous and 

 continue to bear after a long period. Oz., 

 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 10 lb., $14.00. 



Improved Long Green. o ne D of the 



original black spine varieties now used 

 extensively for pickling purposes. Fruits 

 will often grow to a length of 12 inches. 

 The color is a uniform dark green. The 

 vines are vigorous and very productive. 

 Our strain is highly recommended. Oz., 

 15c; y 4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; 10 lb., $14.00. 



Green Prolific or Boston Pick- 

 liner 60 Da y s « This is a black spine va- 

 *"*§• riety and is extensively used by 

 the commercial pickle men. The fruits 

 will average 6 inches in length when fully 

 developed. Our stock may be depended 

 upon. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.00; 10 lb., 

 $9.50. 



West India Gherkin. »?Km™ 8 



est cucumber on the market but a very 

 desirable one for pickling. Its maximum 

 length is about 2y 2 inches. Seeds are 

 sometimes slow in germinating. We, 

 therefore, recommend a carefully pre- 

 pared seed bed. Oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 40c; lb., 

 $1.50; 10 lb., $14.00. 



GEORGIA COLLARDS 



A vegetable grown in the South for 

 reens. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 



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MPROVED 

 LONG 

 GREEN 



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CRESS 



Curled or Pepper Grass. 



A small salad having beautiful curled leaves which are 

 used for garnishing. The seed germinates"" remarkably 

 quick and produces a plant about 12 inches high. Curled Cress is especially desirable 

 when served with lettuce. It has a warm pungent taste. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



U/ fl i.ai. fV<»cc ^ hard y perennial developing most normally when under water. It 

 VY aid View. grows rapidly from seed or from fresh cut branches. Clear, uncon- 

 taminated running water is the most desirable. Once a bed is established and kept free 

 from weeds, it will develop with very little attention. It is one of the most delicious of 

 small salads. When gathered for market, the roots should be cut and not broken. Oz., 

 30c; 14 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 



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