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EVEf^Gf^EEH Eflt^LiV LUHITE SPlflE CUCUmBEH. 



We first introduced this new ajid improved strain five years ago, and have received hundreds of letters 

 from customers in all sections, who purchased the seed, all of whom agree in pronouncing it the handsom- 

 est and most productive of any they have ever grown. To those who have never seen or grown this valuable 

 variety, we would state that it differsfrom the ordinary White Spine, in the fact of alwaj's remainiftg of a 

 deep green color in all stages of growth. It grows to good length, of handsome, smooth shape, very early 

 and prolific. It is a very hardy sort and will not turn yellow after being picked from the vine, but vnll 

 permanently retain its deep green color. The flavor is delicious, the flesh being unusually tender and 

 crisp., whether gro-wni for the family garden or as a shipping variety, it is superior to any we know of, and 

 its fine appearance always insures "top notch " market price. Pkt., loc; oz., 20c.; % lb , 30c.; lb., |i.oo. 



Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling. A .short pick- 

 ling variety, of fine form and flavor, enormously productive, 

 crispand tender. Pkt., ."ic.; oz., 10c.: \\ lb.. 2.5c.: ll>,, 80c, 



IMPROVED LONG GREES, OR JERSEY PICKLE CX'CUMBEE. 



IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. (Jersey 

 Pickle.) A,standard piekling variety; dark green, tender, 

 crisp, productive, of fine flavor and uniform size. Oiirstrain 

 is unsurpassed, Wesupply each season hundreds of the most 

 critical Jersey market gardeners ami pickle growers, with 

 the most satisfactory results, Pkt,, .5c.; oz., 10c : '4 lb.. 20c.; 

 lb., 70c. 



AVESTERFIELD'S CHICAGO PICKLE. In recent 

 years Cliicajfo has become the centre of a very large pickling 

 industry. This variety, originated by Jlr. Westerfleld, a 

 gentleman largely interested in the business, is preferred for 

 pickling by almost every large pickling factory in that city, 

 and for commercial pickles it is one of the best. We offer 

 the best selected .seed of this variety; none betterat any price. 

 Pkt., ,=ic.; oz., lOc; y^ lb., 25c.; lb., 80c. 



Early Cluster. Quite early, and very productive, me- 

 dium in size, and of a pale green color, and turns to a brown- 

 ish yellow when ripe. Pkt., ,50.; oz., lOc; 34 lb., 2.5c.; lb., 70c. 



TVEST INDIA GHERKIN, or BURR. Also known as 

 the Jerusalem Pickle. A very small, oval, prickly variety, 

 quite distinct from all others. It is grown exclusively for 

 pickling; is the smallest and best of all for small pickles, 

 and should always be picked when young and tender. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., 15c.; '4 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 



SERPENT OR SNAKE CUCUilBER. Pkt., lOc. 



SOOLY QUA, SERPENT, or SNAKE CUCUH- 

 BER. A great curiosity, growing -six feet long, and coiled 

 like a snake, asshown'in above illustration, with the head 

 protruding. . , 



The Chinese consider this variety a great delicacy, either 

 raw or boiled. Pkt., 10c. ; 3 pkts., 25c.; oz., 50c. 



ENGLISH FRAME CUCUMBERS. 



Carter's Champion, Blue Gown, Telegraph, Giant 

 of Arnstadt, and other good sorts. Kach, per pkt., 25e. 



" Myself and neighbors had no luok with seeds until we 

 began purchasing yours."— J. M. Bicket, Traer, Iowa. 



A FEW PIECES OF HORSE RADISH PUT AMONG PICKLES WILL IMPROVE THE FLAVOR AND KEEP 



THEM FROM MOULDING. 



