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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



Bolgiano's liai^y Fortune 



One Ounce 

 to Fifty HiUs. 



CULTTJKE OP 

 CTJCTTMBEB 



For early cucumbers 

 sow the first of April 

 in a hotbed upon 

 pieces of sod (grass / 

 side down) ; so thai / 

 they can be readily ; 

 transplanted to the f 

 open ground in rich t 

 soil when danger of \ 

 frost is over or pro- 

 tect bv hand glasses. 

 For early use plant it 

 weather has become 



planting at iinervals fo^ a^suc^ 



die of July. 

 Bolgian o's Early Fortune. 



By far the earliest and best 

 cucumber for table, market or 

 shipping purposes. In color, 

 Early Fortune is rich, attrac- 

 tive, deep green, which is re- 

 tained during a much longer 

 period of growth than any 

 other variety. Its form is so 

 regular and the size of all the 

 fruits so nearly the same that 

 growers marvel at the purity 

 and trueness of her stalk. The 

 flavor is delicately refreshing, 

 entirely free from bitterness, 

 exceedingly crisp and brittle, 

 making it an ideal slicing cu- 

 cumber. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. $1.00. 



Bolgiano's Crystal Springs 

 Cucumber. Pkt. 5 and 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; ^ lb. 30 

 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



CUCUMBER 



Two Pounds 

 Plants One Acre. 



Bolgiano's Prosperity. intense, rich, deep green color 

 retained longer than any other cucumber; the flesh spark- 

 ling white. The earliest white spine cucumber. Most re- 

 freshing and delightful flavor. Uniformly large, symmetri- 

 cal fruit. Bears no culls. Vines are vigorous, healthy and 

 mildew-proof. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 

 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



73. Arlington White Spine. Our selected strain of this 



famous cucumber is by 



far the best type on this or any other market. We have this 

 ■season grown only from seed produced from cucumbers that 

 were simply perfect in every respect. Dark, rich green color 

 and holding its color long after other sorts have gone yellow 

 and become unsuited for the market. A crop of our stock of 

 Arlington White Spine is sure to make trade for any market 

 garden, and for home use it surpasses all other kinds. As a 

 shipper it has few equals. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 % lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00, 



1 09. Davis Perfect. Davis Perfect Cucumber resembles 

 a hot-house cucumber so closely that it is difficult for some 

 dealers to tell the difference. Equally good for hot-house 

 or outdoor culture. It is ideal in shape, rich, dark green 

 color, uniform and regular in size. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



g-iano's Prosperity Cucumber, 



1 86. Klondike. This valuable variety is one of the best 

 for slicmg. and will produce cucumbers similar 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 7 inches in length and 2 inches thick when in good 

 condition for use. It matures earlv. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



86. White Spine Extra Early. An extra-early strain of 

 the popular White Spine. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 % lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



A86. Evergreen. Very early and prolific: deep green 

 color. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. $1.00. 



Henderson's Perfection White Spine. This cucumber 

 is very much the same type as the Early Fortune. Has 

 great quantities of extra fancy dark green fruit. Pkt. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



The Wonderful New Lemon Cucumber. We are safe 

 to predict that the Lemon Cucumber will become a great 

 favorite as a table delicacy. It is an excellent shipper, and 

 pickled as a gherkin it is delicious. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



1 56. Long Green, it is vigorous and productive. The 

 mature fruit is almost 12 inches long. The skin is a deep 

 green, and the flesh is solid, crisp and of fine quality. Espe- 

 cially recommended for pickling. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Early Green Cluster Cucumber. This is an extra early 

 pickling or frame variety, being the earhest cucumber of 

 practical use. They will produce fruits ten days earlier than 

 the earliest slicing varieties. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 y4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



Early Frame, or Early Short Green. Desirable for pro- 

 ducing pickles of medium size and fine quality. Pkt. 5 and 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



Japanese Climbing. Used as a beautiful vine and also 

 for its fruit. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 45 cts.; 

 lb. $1.50. 



107. Jersey Pickle. Fine green color. Used for pick- 

 ling almost entirely. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 

 30 cts.; lb. 90 cts. 



190. Snow's Pickling. An early maturing, very small, 

 dark green cucumber, cylindrical, square ended, and very 

 popular with growers of small pickles. Meets in all respects 

 the requirements of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. 

 Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



Pittsburgh Feunous Pickling. Bred to order by one of 

 the most expert plant breeders for a concern who uses thous- 

 ands of acres yearlv. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 

 % lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



2. Gherkin, or Small Bur. Grown exclusively for pick- 

 ling. Alwaj'S pick when young and tender. Seed slow to 

 germinate, requiring from 10 to 12 days. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 OZ. 20 cts.; % lb. 45 cts.; lb. $1.50. 



