DREER'S MARKET GARDENERS' WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 



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CUCUMBER 



ARLISGTON WHITE SPINE, IMPROVED. A magnifi- 

 cent strain of the White Spine, improved by careful 

 selection. About 7 inches long and slightly triangu- 

 lar in .shape. Skin medium green. Good forcing 

 variety! 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



CHICAGO PICKLE. Medium size, pointed both ends. 

 The spines are prominent and color is deep green. 

 It is very prolific. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.50. 



THE DAVIS PERFECT. For a number of years this 

 variety was controlled by the originator, who is 

 one of the leading market gardeners in the "West, 

 and after whom the variety is named. Mr. Davis 

 states that he experimented several years in try- 

 ing to get an improved strain of Cucumber for 

 forcing under glass and outside culture and has 

 finally fixed a "Perfect" type, combining quality, 

 shape, color and productiveness. The Cucumber* 

 grow long and slim, sometimes measuring 12 inches 

 in length; the color is a rich, dark, glossy green, 

 which they hold until nearly ripe. It is very tender, 

 brittle and of fine flavor. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



EARLY FORTUNE. Now one of the leading sorts, of 

 very handsome appearance. About 9 inches long, 

 with rich dark green skin, slow to fade. Flesh pure 

 white, crisp and very few seeds. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



EMERALD. A very handsome sort. Fruits dark green, 

 long, smooth, straight and cylindrical. Solid and 

 crisp. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. (Bennett's.) A 



favorite with market gardeners, and produces large 

 and attractive cucumbers. It is very productive, and 

 as it begins to bear at an early season, it is a profit- 

 able variety to grow. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.50. 



KLONDIKE. This valuable variety is one of the best 

 for slicing, and will produce Cucumbers equal in 

 appearance 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., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



LONG GREEN (Jersey Pickle). Fruits are long, firm 

 and crisp. The small fruits are used for Dill pickles, 

 and larger ones make excellent sweet pickles. The 

 vines make a strong growth and are very productive. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; Vi lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



SMALL GHERKIN or BURR. A small oval, prickly 

 variety which is used for pickles only. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



SNOWS PERFECTED PICKLE. A most productive 

 variety, bearing dark green, square-ended fruits, 

 ideal for pickling. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00. 



STAYS GREEN. Fine dark green fruits long and 

 cylindrical. Retains its rich color and is splendid 

 shipper. 

 Oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.75; 10 lbs., $16.50. 



WOODRUFF'S HYBRID. 



Oz., 20 cts.; V4, lb., GO cts.; lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $17.50. 



English Forcing Cucumbers 



COVENT GARDEN FAVORITE, ROCHFORD'S MAR- 

 KET, LOCKIE'S PERFECTION. In packets of 10 

 seeds each, 20 cts.; $1.75 per 100 seeds. 



DUKE OF EDINBURGH, SION HOUSE IMPROVED, 

 TELEGRAPH (RoIIison's). In packets of 10 seeds 

 each, 15 cts.; $1.40 per 100 seeds. 



