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HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



CUCUMBER 



The Davis Perfect Cucumber. {See cut.) For a 



number of years this variety was controlled by the originator, 

 a market gardener, after whom it is named. The fruits 

 grow long and slim, and of rich, dark green color. A good 

 shipper. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts. ; lb., I1.50. 



Improved Arlington White Spine. A magnificent 

 strain of the White Spine which has been improved by careful 

 selection, for forcing in hot houses and frames ; very tender and 

 crisp. Oz., 15 cts.; j£ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Improved Early White Spine. {Bennett's.) A fav- 

 orite with market gardeners, and produces large and attractive 

 cucumbers. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Fortune. This variety was discovered in a field of 

 Davis Perfect, and is now so thoroughly established that large 

 fields of it do not show any variation in plant or fruit. Vines 

 make a strong growth and produce an abundant crop of 

 Cucumbers, which are slightly larger than Arlington White 

 Spine, more cylindrical and have dark green skin. Oz., 15 

 cts. ; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Early .Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Cluster. Produces the fruits in clusters, good qual- 

 ity and flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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

 like the Arlington. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Klondike. {See cut.) This valuable variety is one of the 

 best for slicing, and will produce Cucumbers equal in appear- 

 ance to the hot-house grown specimen. The color is rich, 

 dark green, and the fruits grow to a uniform size, measuring 

 about seven inches in length and two inches thick. A good 

 shipper. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts ; lb., $1.50. 



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



green skin and exceedingly productive, medium size. Oz. , 



15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., jjSl.25. 

 Emerald. Rich dark green color throughout all stages of 



growth and excellent either for slicing or pickles. Oz., 15 



cts.; %. lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Everbearing. Produces fruits of all sizes until frost. Oz., 



15 cts.; X lb -> 4° cts -; lb -> t 12 S- 

 Nichol's Medium Green. Medium size, dark green 



skin. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., Jl.25. 

 Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends. Oz. , 



15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Long Green. {Jersey Pickle. ) Fruits are long, firm and 



crisp. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Small Gherkin, or Burr. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts. 



English Forcing Cucumbers. 

 Covent Garden Favorite, Rochford's Market, 



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



20 cts.; #1.75 per 100 seeds. 

 Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, 



Telegraph {Rollison's). In packets of 10 seeds each, 



15 cts.; $1.40 per 100 seeds. 



CRESS. 



Extra Curled or Pepper Grass. Leaves are finely 

 cut, crisp and pungent. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 

 60 cts. 



Upland CreSS. Leaves resemble Water-Cress, and grows 

 well on dry soil. Oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., J2.00. 



Water-Cress. Oz , 65 cts.; % lb., $1.90; lb., $7.00. 



