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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



CTJCTJMBER-Ger. GURKEN 



Improved Arlington White Spine. {See rut.) A 

 magnificent strain of the White Spine which has been improved 

 by careful selection, for forcing m hot houses and frames. 

 Oz., 25 cts. ; }{ lb., 70 cts. ; lb., §2. 25. 



Improved Early White Spine. {BenneWs.) This is 

 a favorite variety with market gardeners, and produces fine 

 large cucumbers. The vine is a strong grower and very pro- 

 ductive. Oz., 15 cts.; '^ lb.. 55 cts.; lb., |2.oo. 



Early Frame, or Short Green. Excellent for table 

 use or pickling. Oz., 15 cts ; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.60. 



Early Russian. One of the earliest ; the fruit is small and 

 produced in pairs. Size generally about three inches long, 

 very productive. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb.. Si. 60. 



Early Cluster. A very early sort, well adapted for forcing 

 or open ground. Oz., 15 cts.; li lb., 45 cts ; lb., $1.60. 



Everb'-aring'. This is a valuable variety, producing pickles 

 and cucumbers until frost kills the vines. It is ver\- produc- 

 tive ; fruits of all sizes will be found on the vines at same 

 time; size is small and well adapted for pickling. Oz., 15 

 cts.; )^ lb., 45 cts.; lb., §1.60. 



Emerald. ( See cut. ) A most valuable Cucumber. Has 

 all the good qualities of the White Spine, with the additional 

 advantage of having a rich dark green color during the entire 

 period of its growth. The vines are exceedingly productive, 

 fruits set earl)' and are very handsome When ready for use 

 measure from eight to ten inches in length, and are quite thick 

 through, they are straight and entirely free from spines. In 

 quality this cucumber is very fine, being solid and crisp It is 

 an excellent variety for shipping. Oz., 15 cts.; ]^ lb., 55 

 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



The " Cumberland." This hand 

 some Cucumber is the result of eight 

 years' careful breeding by one of the 



. leading growers in the United States. It 

 is a cross of Pansian Pickle and Peerless 

 White Spine, the successful combination 

 of these two varieties making an ideal 

 variety both for table use and for pick- 

 ling. The vines are of strong, vigorous 

 growth and very productive. The fruits, 

 which are of handsome appearance, grow 

 to a desirable size, very straight, firm, 

 solid and crisp. The color is a rich pea 

 green, and flavor very fine, either when 

 eaten sliced or after they have been 

 pickled. Oz., 25 cts. ; ]4■^^•^ 7o cts.; 

 lb., ^2.25 



Chinese Liong'-Remaining 

 Green. Attains a length of 15 to 20 

 inches ; good quality, solid. Oz., 25 

 cts. ; ^ lb., 80 cts. 



On account of extremely short 

 crops, seed of all varieties of Cu- 

 cumber is very scarce. Our stock is 

 lim,ited as to quantity, but the quality 

 is fully equal to the high grade 

 usually supplied by us. 



Cool and Crisp. A strain of White 

 Spine, somewhat like the Arlington, 

 but longer and more cylindrical. It 

 is early and continues in bearing the 

 entire season. It is splendid for table 

 use. Oz., 15 cts. ; )i\b., 55 cts. ; lb., 



$2.00. 



Green Prolific. This is a verj' good 

 Pickling variety ; dark green ; also excell- 

 ent for slicing. Oz. , 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 

 cts. ; lb., gl.8o. 



Chicago Pickle. Medium size, 

 pointed both ends, spines very prominent, 

 and color deep green ; a prolific bearer. 

 Oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 50 cts. ; lb., gl.So. 



Xichol's Medium Green. This Cucumber is largely 

 grown for pickle manufacturers. It is also good to use as a 

 Cucumber. Used for early forcing and late sowing. Oz., 15 

 cts.; % lb., 45 cts.; lb., ^1.60. 



L.ong" Green {Jersey Fickle). This well-known Cucumber 

 has been greatly improved during late years. Vines are very 

 vigorous in growth and productive. Fruits are long, firm and 

 crisp. The small fruits are used for pickles, and larger ones 

 make excellent sweet pickles. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 55 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



Small Gherkin, or Burr. Known as the West India 

 or Jerusalem Pickle. Oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 55 cts. 



£nglisli Forcing Cncnmbers. 



Covent Garden Favorite, Kochford's Market, 

 LiOckie's Perfection. In packets of 10 seeds each, 

 20 cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 



Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, 

 Telegraph ( RoHiiison' s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 

 15 cts.; per ICO seeds, §1.40. 



DANDHLIOX. Ger. Bardeblnm. 



Broad-leaved. Oz., 35 cts.; % lb., $1.30 ; lb., ;?5.oo. 



Improved Thick Leaved. .\n improved thick-leaved 

 variety. Oz., 45 cts.; % lb., ;?1.40; lb., $5.25. 



THE EMERALD CUCUMBER 



