For striped beetles, dust young Cucumber plants with Bug Death, Red Wing or Slug Shot, or spray with Bordo Lead 



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245 Fordhook 

 Famous Cucumber 



The Largest of the White Spines 



A handsome extra long White Spine cu- 

 cumber; produces perfectly smooth, very 

 dark green, straight fruit, often measuring 

 12 to 17 inches long. They are always solid, 

 flesh being a greenish white, firm, crisp and 

 of most delicious flavor. It Is a great crop- 

 per and fruit is full of flesh with but few 

 seeds and never turns yellow. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 quarter pound, 45 cents; 

 pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



259 SNOW'S PICKLING 



258 Nichol's Medium Green Alway« straight and Smooth cucumber. 



A handsome variety in shape between Early White Spine and Long Green. Worthy of a high 

 place in the list of pickling sorts, and second to none for slicing when mature. Useful for forc- 

 ing. Color dark green. Flesh crisp and tender. Size medium. Always straight and smooth. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.35, postpaid. 



261 Westerfield's Chicago Pickling Green, with Prominent Spines 



This variety is preferred above all others by some of the largest pickling establishments in Chi- 

 cago and elsewhere. It is one of the best for the purpose, combining almost every good quality, 

 and being satisfactory alike to grower and pickle maker. We have a choice strain of this seed. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



259 Snow's Pickling The Right Size for Bottling 



A beautiful dark green cucumber, which is the right size for bottling. 

 Matures very early. It is cylindrical in shape with square ends and 

 has become very popular with growers for small pickles. The flesh is 

 firm, crisp aud tender. Snow's Pickling has become very popular. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.35, postpaid. 



255 Emerald Excellent for Forcing 



A symmetrical cucumber. Color a rich dark green; holds its color a 

 long time after pickling. Skin almost free of both warts and spines, 

 and the cucumber is nearly as smooth and handsome as the famous 

 English forcing types. Retains Its color from time of setting until full 

 maturity. Suitable for pickling at any stage. A prime shipper. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 45 cents; 

 pound, $1.50, postpaid. 



264 Cool and Crisp Bears the Whole Season 



An extra early and exceedingly prolific variety. At the pickling age 

 the fruit is straight, long, even and slim, and until it reaches full size 

 it is of a very dark green or almost black color. The knobs bearing the 

 spines are prominent at all stages of growth, giving the cucumber a 

 characteristic appearance. A fine table variety, tender and crisp. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, $1.35, postpaid. 



274 Mixed Cucumbers ° ne Planting for the Season 



This mixture contains early, medium and late sorts. Customers can 

 have an abundant supply of cucumbers, either for pickling or slicing. 

 Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; quarter pound, 30 cents; 

 pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



264 COOL AND CRISP. 



273 Small Gherkin 



Used for Pickles only 



A novel little cucumber grown 

 for show and pickles. The fruit 

 is oval, 2 to 3 inches in length, 

 and closely covered with spines. 

 Of no value for slicing. Used ex- 

 clusively for pickling, for which 

 purpose it is in high favor. 



Packet, 10 cts.; ounce, 25 cts.; 

 quarter pound, 75 cents; 

 pound, $2.50, postpaid. 



266 Thorburn's Everbearing 



A Continuous Bearer Throughout the Season 



This is a unique and highly meritorious pickling variety; 

 meritorious because of its quality, and unique in its ability to 

 go right on bearing throughout the entire season. It is enor- 

 mously productive and a general favorite. Fruits of every age 

 and also blossoms may be found on a single vine. Especially 

 desirable for pickles and excellent for home gardens. 



Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 



273 SMALL GHERKIN. 



