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Early Fortune. ( Sue cut. ) This variety was discovered 

 in a field of Davis Perfect, and is now so thoroughly estab- 

 lished that large fields of it do not show any variation in plant 

 or fruit. Vines make a strong growth and produce an abun- 

 dant crop of Cucumbers, which are slightly larger than 

 Arlington White Spine, more cylindrical and have dark green 

 skin. Oz., I5cts. ;J4' lb.,40cts.; lb., f 1. 25. 



Improved Early White Spine. [Bennett's.) A fav 

 orite variety with market gardeners, and produces fine large 

 and attractive looking cucumbers. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Improved Arlington White Spine. A magnificent 



strain of the White Spine which has been improved by careful 

 selection, for forcing in hot houses and frames ; very tender and 

 crisp. Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $I.0O. 



The Davis Perfect Cucumber. For a number of 



years this variety was controlled by the originator, who is a 

 market gardener, and after whom it is named. The fruits 

 grow long and slim, and of rich, dark green color. A good 

 shipper. Oz., 10 cts.; l^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., |l.oo. 



Klondike. [See cut.) This valuable variety is one of the 

 best for slicing, and will produce Cucumbers equal in appear- 

 ance to the hothouse grown specimen. The color is rich, 

 dark green, and the fruits grow to a uniform size, measuring 

 about seven inches in length and two inches thick. Oz., 10 

 cts.; "4; lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Early Ru.ssian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 

 small and the quality is very good. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



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

 or open ground. Produces the fruits in clusters, good quality 

 and flavor. Oz., to cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb.. 85 cts. 



Green Prolific. This is a very good pickling variety ; dark 

 green skin and exceedingly productive, medium size. Oz., 

 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Emerald. A most valuable Cucumber. Has all the good 

 qualities of White Spine, with the additional advantage of 

 having a rich dark green color during the entire period of its 

 growth. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, producing pickles 

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

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

 time. Oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Cool and Crisp. A good strain of White Spine, somewhat 

 like the Arlington. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Nichol's Medium Green. This Cucumber is largely 

 grown for the pickle manufacturers. Medium size, dark 

 green skin. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Chicago Pickle. Medium size, pointed both ends An 

 excellent variety and largely grown for making pickles. Oz. , 

 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



LiOng Green. {Jersey Pickle. ) Fruits are long, firm and 

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

 for sweet pickles. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Small Gherkin, or Burr. Known as the West India 

 or Jerusalem Pickle. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts. 



Englisli Forcing Cncnmbers. 



Coveiit Garden Favorite, Kochford's Market, 



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



20 cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 

 Duke of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved, 



Telegraph { Kol/ison' s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 



15 cts.; per lOO seeds. $1 40. 



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