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*» S. S. White Spine 



A MOST DESIRABLE SORT 



The White Spine variety of Cucumber has been a leader for many years, and with the special care in growing this variety for 

 seed we can recommend it above all stocks which we have been able to secure. The fruits average about 7 inches in length and are 

 blunt at both ends, being especially well rounded at the stem end. The skin is a dark green, showing some white stripes, but this is 

 being eliminated so far as possible by selection. The flesh is very tender, crisp and white, making an excellent slicing variety, for which 

 it is mostly used. Our strain is especially prolific for the variety, and nearly all the fruits are very uniform in shape, size and color. 

 We believe it superior to any stock of White Spine we have ever offered. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



312 Klondike Cucumber 



LARGELY USED FOR SHIPMENTS TO NORTHERN MARKETS 



The Klondike is somewhat later in maturity than the White Spine and is selected to a darker green color. This dark green skin and 

 the fact that it holds this extremely dark color for a long period are its chief characteristics, making it a decided favorite with south- 

 ern growers for long-distance shipment to the North. The fruits are blunt at the stem end and taper slightly at the bloom end, aver- 

 aging about 8 inches long and the white stripe is very insignificant. The vines are extremely hardy and rich green in color. This va- 

 riety is also very prolific and for market purposes cannot be surpassed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^lh. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



314 Davis Perfect Cucumber 



This variety is also one of the White Spines. It forms fruits 10 to 12 inches in length. These are very dark in color, tender and 

 are very suitable for table use. The vines are hardy and vigorous and continue bearing for a long period. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 y 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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S. S. Long Green 



This variety is growing in popularity year after year, especially in the eastern states. It is the first of the black-spined varieties, 

 and is used extensively for pickling purposes. The fruits are extremely long, frequently 12 inches, having a uniform dark color and 

 run very even in shape and size. The seed we offer under this 

 variety is especially cared for, re-selected, and can be depended 

 upon in every way. The vines of the Long Green are very 

 vigorous and productive and for a heavy yielder this variety 

 can be especially recommended. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi'b. 

 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



324 Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling 



In describing this variety we feel that we have something 

 very superior to most strains of Boston Pickling. The stock is 

 especially uniform and the yield per plant is especially notice- 

 able. The vines are a rich dark green in color, bearing fruits 

 which have a large number of black spines on them. It is both an 

 early variety and a heavy yielder, which makes it very popular 

 with a large number of our customers who grow for the pickling 

 factories. The stock is one of the most uniform which can be 

 procured and the seed which we offer here will not disappoint our 

 customers in any way. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^b. 20 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



330 West India Gherkin 



This is the smallest variety of Cucumber on the market and 

 is not used very extensively. However, there are still a number of 

 our customers who desire a small, uniformly shaped variety. The 

 seed should be sown in an especially fine, well-prepared seed- 

 bed, and care should be used in planting, as it is rather hard to 

 germinate, requiring two to three weeks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., V 4 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Packing White Spine Cucumbers in Florida. These reach the northern 

 markets in three days 



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