CUGUI11BER 



CULTURE — 1 os. for 60 hills; Z to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. Cucumbers should not be planted in the open air until 

 settled warm weather — in the vicinity of New York about the middle of May plant in hills about 4 feet apart each way. 

 The hills are prepared by mixing with the soil a shovelful of well-rotted manure. Plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill. Thin 

 out plants, leaving 3 or 4 of the strongest to each hill. 



400 THE HENDERSON BUSH 



The Ideal Garden Cucumber for its Quality, 



Attractiveness and Compact Growth 



Shown in Colors onBackCover. 



More than ten years of breeding and selection were required to pro- 

 duce this, the ideal garden cucumber. It is entirely distinct from any 

 other variety in cultivation and, notwithstanding the fact that its 

 bushy, compact growth places it at the head of all other home garden 

 varieties, it is at the same time pre-eminent for quality. 



The plant is so attractive that it would not be out of place in the 

 ornamental garden. It is very compact, rarely over 18 inches in 

 diameter. The foliage is somewhat crumpled and cup shaped, deep 

 rich green in color. The dark green fruits when fully developed aver- 

 age seven inches long and about three inches in diameter; they are 

 practically seedless. The flesh is crisp, sparkling white, exceptionally 

 solid, and the flavor is delicious. Owing to the almost entire absence 

 of a seed cavity, it is better suited for slicing for salads. It can be sliced 

 thinner than any others, and it imparts a delightful, tantalizing flavor 

 that will add zest to the simplest meal or the most sumptuous banquet. 



Our stock of seed is very limited. 



Price, pkt., 50c. 



416 THE HENDERSON 



Rich deep green color — -Extra Early — Prolific 



It is early, prolific and produces a continuous crop of uniformly 

 large and symmetrical fruits of an intensely rich, deep green 

 color, faintly marked with light yellowish shading toward the 

 tip. It runs very close to type, bearing practically no misshapen 

 fruit or culls. It is ideal for slicing; the flesh is compact, fine 

 grained, sparkling white and of most refreshing and delightful 

 flavor. The vines are vigorous, healthy and mildew-proof, 

 maintaining their luxuriance and bearing abundantly from 

 the earliest to the latest season. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 60c; lb., $1.50. 



393 A. & C. 



One of the Most Popular Varieties Grown 



This new white spine variety has proven very popular. The 

 plants make a strong, vigorous and healthy growth, and produce 

 a heavy crop of excellent, fancy grade fruits. The fruits are 

 smooth and symmetrical, dark green, 8 to 9 inches long, 1J^ to 2 

 inches in diameter, and well rounded at the ends. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. 



415 STRAIGHT EIGHT 



A Beautiful Streamlined Variety 



It is early and very productive. The fruits are 8 to 9 inches long, 

 and about 1 Yi inches in diameter, well rounded at the ends, 

 uniformly cylindrical in shape and when ready for use, deep green 

 in color, free from striping. The flesh is tender, crisp and of fine 

 flavor. A highly desirable variety. 

 , Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }4 lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. 



391 CHINESE 



Bears Over a Long Season — Unique Long Fruits, 

 Fine for Salads 



The fruits are long and slender, often measuring 15 inches in 

 length. It is extra good for slicing and for pickles, the flesh being 

 crisp and tender. An important quality of this Chinese variety 

 is its disease-resisting power, not being at all subject to blight 

 and fungus diseases. It keeps on bearing fruits much longer 

 than anj- variety of Cucumber. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 75c. 



392 COOL AND CRISP (Henderson's) 

 Firm and Crisp — Bears the Whole Season 



An extra early, exceedingly prolific and continuous-bearing 

 variety; a very distinct and attractive selection of the old White 

 Spine class; the shape is unique, rather longer than most sorts, 

 tapering at each end, slightly ridged throughout, with but few 

 "knobs." The color is a beautiful dark green, shading off a little 

 toward blossom end. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.50. 



402 EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC 



An early strain of the Green Prolific type but far more productive; 

 the best pickling variety grown. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; K lb., 60c; lb., $1.50. 



411 LONGFELLOW 



On account of the vigorous habit of this 

 variety it is less subject to plant diseases 

 than any other sort. It produces fruits 12 

 to 14 inches long, of a beautiful dark olive 

 green color, which when picked at the 

 proper stage of growth come near, both in 

 quality and appearance, to the cucumbers 

 grown under glass. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; M lb., 90c; 

 lb., $2.50. 



413 NATIONAL PICKLING 



The wonderful solidity of this cucumber 

 will appeal to all who are fond of pickles, 

 as it is just as firm after pickling as before. 

 It is early maturing, very productive and 

 uniform in shape and color. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; M lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50. 



394 DAVIS PERFECT 



A well-bred selection of the 

 White Spine type, distinguished 

 by the long, slim character of 

 the fruits. It has excellent color 

 and the flesh is very crisp and 

 delicate in flavor. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 \i lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. 



412 LONG GREEN 



It is the best variety used for 

 big yellow mustard pickles 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 

 U lb.. 75c; lb., $2.00. 



Our leaflet, "Cucumber Culture," tells you how to grow prize-winning fruits in your own garden — sent free on request when 

 ordering. 



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ENGLISH 

 FORCING 



i 

 CUCUMBER 



For frames 



or greenhouses 



430 TELEGRAPH. Smooth 

 fruits. 14 to 16 inches 

 long. A popular ex- 

 hibition variety. 



Price, 

 50c. 



pkt. 12 seeds, 



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