STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY +es- MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



HISTORY — A native of the East, Vilmorin crediting the East Indies, while de Candolle 

 places Northern India as point of probable origin. Vilmorin being a close student of 

 the subject, we are inclined to give preference to his deductions. Cucumber is one of the 

 oldest cultivated vegetables, being under cultivation long before the Greek and Egyptian 

 civilization, although it was well known to both. Pliny writes at length on the subject, and 

 makes special reference to the cucumbers as supplied to the Emperor Tiberius, who wanted 

 them available every day in the year. The cucumbers of the Scriptures were probably a wild 

 form of melon (no doubt of Persian origin), which was common in Egypt at that time. 

 Cucumbers have been cultivated in England for several centuries. Until within two hundred 

 years they were known as cowcumbers. The standard variety for pickling, the West India 

 Gherkin {Cucumis anguria), is a native of Jamaica. 



WEST INDIA GHERKIN (x 3/4) 



No. 318— Klondike 



Days to Maturity, 65. Probably introduced by Burrell, of Rocky Ford, about 1906. Klondike 

 is later in maturity than Evergreen White Spine, but has been selected for a darker color. It has a 

 tendency to hold its color for a longer period, which makes it a decided favorite with southern growers 

 for their long-distance northern shipment. The fruits will average seven inches in length. They will 

 taper at the blossom end, and are rather blunt at the stem end. The white stripe is discernible, but 

 is not objectionable. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 60c, 1 lb. $1.75, postpaid. 



No. 310 — Evergreen White Spine 



Days to Maturity, 60. Introduced by Johnson & Stokes in 1886. It originated from a selection of 

 the old White Spine, and received its name, Evergreen, owing to its habit of remaining a deep green 

 color in all stages of growth. It is also slightly longer than the older variety, the fruits averaging 

 seven inches in length, being blunt at both ends. The outside color is a dark green showing some white 

 stripes. The flesh is very tender and crisp, making an excellent slicing variety for which this sort is 

 mostly used. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, H lb. 60c, 1 lb. $1.75, postpaid. 



KLONDIKE (x3/4) 



No. 320 — Improved 

 Long Green 



Days to Maturity, 70. First 

 listed by Prince in 1842. Offered 

 by Ferry in 1882 as Improved 

 Long Green. One of the original 

 black spine varieties now exten- 

 sively used for pickling. Fruits 

 average 10 to 12 inches long, 

 color uniform dark green. Vines 

 are vigorous and very productive. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, y± lb. 60c, 

 1 lb. $1.75, postpaid. 



EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE 



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