HIGH QUALITY SEEDS. 



CUCU7VTBER 



One Ounce will plant fifty hills ; two pounds will plant one acre. 



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GuRKEN, Ger 



CULTURE. — For very early cucumbers, sow April 5st in a hot-bed upon pieces of sod (grass side down"), 

 so that they can be readily transplanted to the open ground, in rich soil, when danger of frost is over, or 

 protected by hand-glasses. For early use, plant, if the weather has beconrie settled and warm, in hills about 

 4 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill, after all danger from insects is 

 over; they succeed best in a warm, moist, rich, loamy soil; continue planting at intervals for a succession. 

 The Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not; if left to ripen it 

 destroys their productiveness. For pickles, plant from Juno until the middle part of July. 



AR.LINGTON WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER 



ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE.— This, is without exception, the most profitable Cucumber 

 for truckers and is unsurpassed for the amateur. It is beyond question the earliest, most shapely 

 and productive variety of this type; of a green color throughout its entire length, very straight 

 and symmetrical. The quality is fine. Another strong point of merit is its shipping qualities; it 

 seems to hold its color and brittleness long after being cut. It needs no recommendation where 

 known, and a trial order will convince you of the truth of this statement. Packet, 5c.; oz., loc; 

 l4 lb., 20c. ; lb., 50C. 



NEW EVERGREEN CUCUMBER.— Earlier than the Improved Arlington White Spine and 

 a heavier cropper. Truckers who desire an early Cucumber will find in this new variety a money- 

 maker. It is one of the most vigorous, strong and robust growers. Fruits are even size, very 

 handsome shape, measuring about 8 to 9 inches in length, and are of a dark green color. The 

 fruits are close to the hill, and are excellent for slicing. Our Southern friends will find' it ad- 

 mirably adapted for their wants. This cucumber can be used under glass as well as for growing 

 out of door. Claimed to cut from thirty to fifty per cent, more cucumbers from the vines of this 

 variety than any other. Pkt., lOc; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 



IMPROVED LONG GREEN.— Selected Stock. One of the Best for slicing and pickles. A 

 selection from the Long Green. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The fruit, which is 

 about 12 inches long, is formed almost as early as the short sorts. They are firm, crisp and of 

 fine flavor. Those desiring a long, dark green cucumber will find this strain unsurpassed. Pkt., 

 5c.; oz., loc; }i lb., 20c.; lb., soc. 



IMPROVED JERSEY PICKLE.— This famous sort makes splendid vinegar pickles on ac- 

 count of its color, making what picklemen call ''light" pickle. It is more prolific than White 

 Spine. New land', turned-over pasture makes the nicest pickle. I have extra selected seed. 

 Packet, 5c.; oz., loc; ^/i lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE.— In the large trucking districts this sort is grown 

 more largely for shipping than all others. The Cucumbers grow to medium size, very prolific, 

 and are excellent for table use and for pickling. Packet, 5c.; oz., lOc; }i lb-. 20c.; lb., 50c. 



SMALL GHERKIN. — A very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others and 

 grown exclusively for Pickles. The seed is slow to germinate, requiring usually from .two to 

 three weeks. Price, packet, 5c. and JOc; oz., 15c.; ^ lb., 35c.; lb., $1.25. 



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CULTURE. — Sow thickly in shallow drills, early in the spring, and at intervals throughout the season, 

 for a succession, as it soon runs to seed. Watercress requires a stream of running water, ditch or pond, in 

 which it will grow without care, except at first keeping weeds from interfering with it. 



EXTRA CURLED, OR PEPPERGRASS.— This small Salad is much used with Lettuce, to 

 the flavor of which its warm, pungent taste makes a most agreeable addition. Packet, 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; }i lb., 20C.; lb., 50C. 



TRUE WATER. — It is one of the most delicious of small Salads and should be planted where 

 its roots and stems will submerge in water. Pkt, 5c.; oz., 30c.; ]4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



