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Announcing a New Triumph in Plant Breeding\ 



400 The Henderson Bush Cucumber 



Shown in Colors on Opposite Page 



At Last the Ideal Cucumber for the Home Garden 



Undoubtedly the most valuable vegetable introduction for the 

 home garden in the past decade. More than ten years of breed- 

 ing, cross-pollenization, and selection were required to produce 

 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 also entirely distinct, being somewhat 

 crumpled and cup shaped, deep rich green in color. The attractive 

 dark green fruits when fully developed average seven inches long 



CUCUMBER 



CULTURE— 1 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, leav- 

 ing 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. 



416 THE HENDERSON 



Rich deep green color — 

 Extra Early — Prolific 



It is early, prolific, and produces a contin- 

 uous crop of uniformly large and sym- 

 metrical fruits of anintenselyrich.deepgreen 

 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 lux- 

 uriance and bearing abundantly from the earliest to the latest 

 season. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; yi lb., 75c; lb., $1.75; 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, nkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c; 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; yi 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; yi lb., 75c; lb., $1.75; transportation 

 paid. 



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 than any other 

 variety. 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. 



Also owing to its shy seeding habit, our stock of seed is very 

 limited. We therefore urge our customers to purchase their supply 

 without delay. 



Price, pkt., 50c. 



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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; yi 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., 50c; yi lb., $1.25; lb., $3.00; transportation 

 paid. 



412 LONG GREEN 



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



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75r ; 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; yi 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 1J^ 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; yi lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. Transportation 

 paid. 



419 CUCUMBER. All Season Collection. 

 Cool and Crisp. The Henderson. Extra Early Green Prolific. 



Price, 3 pkts.. 25c; 1 oz. each, 60c; 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, admirable 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. 



