SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED 



Trial Grounds, — Twenty-eight tests of White Spine Cucumber, distinct samples purchased from ten seed 

 merchants, all claiming to sell better strains than their neighbors. Two rows or fifty plants to each 

 sample — the tests later on showing many inconsistencies or variations in merit. We know something 

 about the merits of different brands of White Spines. 



Cucumber 



THESE PRICES 

 INCLUDE POSTAGE. 



Four Ounces of Seed to 100 Yards of Row. Four Pounds to the Acre. Period of Maturity 

 40 to 60 Days from Sowing, According to Variety and Season of the Year. A good 



crop cannot be grown on thin soil. 



For early use plant in hills 4x4 feet, on a warm border, when the Cherry is in bloom, and for a succes- 

 sion sow in drills at 5 feet when the Apple is in bloom. For pickles plant middle of Summer. 



FOR SALTING FOR PICKLES 



Short FrolifiC} pickling size 



Short Prolific Pickle, 50 days.— A variety of the "Frame type, " but smaller and Lb. M Lb. Oz. Pkt. 



producing fruit suitable for pickling in fifty days from planting. An abundant 

 bearer, highly commended for pickles, for which it is used by many of the most 

 famous pickling establishments. Vines very short, admitting of planting in 



rows as close as 2| feet 90 25 15 5 



Jersey Pickle, 60 days to make pickles. — It is productive, and is said to "green" 

 better than anj^ other variety and to "hold color." Early Spring sowings will 

 develop fruit of pickling size, 2 to 3 inches long, in 60 days; early Summer 



sowings still quicker 95 25 15 5 



For Express charges paid by customer, or small seeds Postage paid by us, see inside of c^ver. 



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