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CUCUMBER 



CULTURE — / oz. for 60 hills; 2 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. 



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

 ordering. 



400 THE HENDERSON BUSH 



The Ideal Garden Cucumber for its Quality, 



Attractiveness and Compact Growth 



Shown in Colors on page 22. 



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. We therefore urge our customers 

 to purchase their supply without delay. 



Price, pkt., 50c. Transportation paid. 



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; % lb., 75c; lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



419 CUCUMBER. 

 Collection. 



All Season 



, Chinese Cucv/n6 { 



Cool and Crisp. The Hender- 

 son. Extra Early Green Pro- 

 lific. Price, 3 pkts., 25c; 

 1 oz. each, 60c; transportation 

 paid. 



391 CHINESE (New) 



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 any variety of Cucumber. (See illustration.) 

 Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 60c; transportation paid. 



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., 75c; lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



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; X lb., 75c; lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



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; 14 lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; transportation 

 paid. 



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 qual- 

 ity and appearance, to the cucumbers grown under glass. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; ft lb., 90c; lb., $2.50; transportation 

 paid. 



412 LONG GREEN 



It is the best variety used for big yellow mustard pickles. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; }i lb., 75c; lb., $2.00; transportation 

 paid. 



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; }i lb., 60c; 

 lb., $1.50; transportation paid. 



415 STRAIGHT EIGHT (New) 



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., 15c; oz., 30c; ^ lb., 90c; 

 lb., $2.50. Transportation paid. 



ENGLISH FORCING CUCUMBER 

 For frames or greenhouses. 

 Packets contain 12 seeds. 



425 EVERY-DAY. The plants 

 set freely at all seasons of the 

 year. 



426 LOCKIE'S PERFECTION. 

 Favorite old standard variety. 



429 MATCHLESS. One of the 

 most prolific varieties; fruit 

 smooth, dark in color, admir- 

 able in form; of the highest 

 quality. 



430 TELEGRAPH. Smooth 

 fruits. 14 to 16 inches long. 

 A popular exhibition variety. 



Price, any of above, pkt., 

 50c; transportation paid. 



