34 D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
CUCUMBER 
This is one of the vegetables that can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of reasonably 
good soil that is fully exposed to the sun. Every family should be supplied from its own garden, since the fruit isso much 
better when gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted condition in which it is found 
on the market. 
In order to obtain the largest yield of cucumbers, the soil should be well 
enriched with well-rotted manure, but an abundance of good fruit can be 
raised on any rich garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills 
four to six feet apart each way, dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. 
After the plants begin to crowd and danger from the striped beetle is pretty 
well over, thin to three plants to the hill. Give frequent but shallow cultiva- 
tion until the plants make runners so long that this is impracticable. 
In field culture, plow furrows four feet apart and similar ones at right 
angles to the first. At each intersection drop a shovelful or more of well- 
rotted manure which should be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit 
every sixth or eighth row, thus forming paths for the distribution of manure 
and gathering the fruit. 
In many sections, where earliness is very important, market gardeners 
start plants in boxes made like the ordinary berry box, but without the raised 
bottom. The boxes are set in hot-beds or cold-frames, filled with rich, friable 
soil and the seed planted. When danger of frost is over, the plants are set 
in the open ground, the boxes being cut away,so that the roots are not 
disturbed at all. 
The striped cucumber beetle is often very destructive to young plants. 
These beetles, when not very numerous, are usually kept from doing serious 
damage by dusting the plants With fine road earth. Tobacco dust and plaster 
may be used with impunity. Lime and ashes are more effective but will injure 
the plants if used too freely. We spray our fields, at intervals of ten days 
through the season, with Bordeaux mixture to which has been added Paris 
green, which is a poison for biting insects and a preventive of blight. The best 
protection against injury is @ vigorous and rapid growth of the young plants. 
Snow’s PicKLinc 
Pick the fruit as soon as it is large enough and before it begins to ripen, as the vines 
will cease setting fruit as soon as any seed begins to mature. In gathering for pickles, cut 
the stem instead of pulling the fruit off and be careful not to mar the fruit in any way, 
for if the skin be broken the pickles will not keep so well. 
them pure and true to name. 
Y, Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Lb. $1.25 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
VY Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
drical in shape, and a fine glossy green in color. 
KLONDIKE 
We pay particular attention to growing and selecting the various strains so as to keep 
An early and very productive variety. The vines are hardy and very 
Early Cluster vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters of two or three. The fruits are 
short, thick, bright green, shading lighter at blossom end, crisp and tender. This sort is 
planted in many sections for the home garden. It is extensively used fora pickling 
cucumber as well as for slicing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
This variety is known also as Early Frame. It is an early, bright 
Early Short Green green cucumber of medium size, very extensively used for 
slicing and pickling. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The fruits are straight, 
a little smaller at the ends, bright green in color, shading lighter at the blossom end. 
The flesh is crisp and tender. The variety is extensively used for the home garden. Our 
stock is very superior. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
’ ° ° An early maturing, very small, dark green cucumber, cylindrical, 
Snow’s P ickling square ended, and very popular with growers for small pickles. 
We have been growing this variety ourselves for several years, giving special attention 
to purity and uniformity of type and we believe the seed we offer meets in all respects 
the requirements of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Chi Pi kli The fruits of this very desirable sort are of medium length, 
cago FICKIING tapering at each end, with very large and prominent spines. The 
color is deep green. Thisis a very prolific variety and one of the best for those who want 
crisp. coarsely spined pickles. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2Oz. 25c;% Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
° . This is a very productive variety that is extensively grown for 
Boston P ickling pickles. The vines are vigorous. 
medium size, very smooth andsymmetrical. The fleshis crisp and tender. Our seed is 
decidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; %4 Lb. 40c; 
The fruits are bright green of 
° e This variety is between the Long and the Short Green, forming 
J ersey Pickling a long, slender, cylindrical deep green pickle which is very crisp 
and tender. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The mature fruits are usually 
about eight to nine inches in length. This sort is desirable for slicing as well as for pickling. 
e 5 One of the best sorts for table use. The vines are vigorous, 
Early White Spine fruiting early and abundantly. The fruits are uniformly 
straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and when mature are usually 
about seven inches in length. The flesh is crisp, tender and of excellent quality. The 
variety is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
° Amedium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, very dark green color 
Klondike and of excellent quality for slicing. The vines arevery hardy and produc- 
tive. The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions are often about eight 
inches in length, and are uniform in size and shape. The color is very dark green, slightly 
striped at the ends. The dark green color is retained much longer and is affected less by 
the hot sun than any other sort with which we are familiar. Its uniform size and shape 
and splendid color are making this variety very popular as a shipping sort. Pkt. 10c; 
° > This is a dark green, medium sized cucumber of the white 
Kirby s Stay Green spine class. The fruits are seven to eight inches long, cylin- 
They retain their fine color for a 
remarkably long time and on that account are very well adapted for shipping. The young 
fruits are desirable for small pickles and the mature fruits are very satisfactory in shape 
and size for packing, The variety is becoming popular with commercial growers and is 
proving a good home garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
