MAYS NORTHERN GROWN SEEPS BEST FOR ALL CLIMES 



CUCUMBERS. 



German— Curfe. French— Concombre. 

 Swedish— Gurka. Spanish— Cohombro. 



Prices quoted on Cucumbers include 

 the prepayment of jjostage by us. If 

 wanted by express or freight deduct 

 10 cents per pound. By express or 

 freight always means purchaser pays 

 transportation charges. Sow i ounce 

 to 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds in hills to 

 the acre. 



THE WONDERFUL LEMON CUCUMBER. 



described in list of specialties. 

 CULTURE — Cucumbers need a warm 

 sandy soil, and should not be planted in 

 open ground until the weather is settled 

 and warm, as they^ will not thrive until 

 the ground is thoroughlj^ warmed. 

 Sprinkle the young plants with fine 

 ashes, plaster or air-slacked lime to pro- 

 tect them from bugs. Plant a dozen 

 seeds to a hill, coveringhalf an inch deep. 

 After the plants are started, pull all but 

 three or four of the strongest. The 

 middle of June is early enough to plant 

 for pickling. Make the hills about six 

 CUflBERLAND. feet apart. For early cucumbers the 



hotbed is n'ecessar\% but the simplest and surest way to produce a tolerable early crop of the best kind is 

 where it is designed to place a hill, to dig a hole about eighteen inches deep and three feet across; into this put a bar- 

 row of fresh manure and cover with a small bos-like frame, on the top of which place a couple of lights of glass. 

 When the plants grow keep the earth drawn up to the stems. Water and give air. As fast as the cucumbers at- 

 tain a suitable size, thei' should be taken from the vine, whether required for use or not, as their ripening soon 

 destroys the vine's fruitfulness. 



CUMBERLAND — (Sec Cut.) A distinct sort which is especially desirable for pickling. The virtes are hardy, of 

 strong vigorous growth and fruit freelv. The voung cucumbers are of even size and regular form, thickly set with 

 small spines, and are equallv attractive for making small Gherkins, medium sized or large pickles. Cumberland 

 originates from a cross of the slender, thickly spmed Paris Pickling and the popular White Spine. The straight, 



^ ■ young fi-uits possess the distinctly roughened surface so 



much desired for small pickles. The large fruits average 

 9 to 10 inches in length, 2% inches in diameter, -with full 

 rounded ends, and are of excellent quality for slicing. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1=4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



COOL AND CRISP— (See Cut.) Extra early and very 

 productive. At the pick- 



COOL AND CRISP 



ling stage they are 

 straight, long, even and 

 slim, of a dark green 

 color. While it is one of 

 the best pickling varieties, 

 it is also excellent for 

 slicing. Pkt loc, oz. 20C, 

 1=4 lb. 60C, lb $2.oo» 

 EABLY PRIZE— (See Cut.) 

 The finest forciftg cucum= 

 ber offered. Extra early, 

 a prolific hearer, a vigor- 

 ous grower and of splen= 

 did shape and quality. 



That's exactly the description given by one who has grown it for the early 

 market It is a most excellent sort for either pickling or table use, and its 

 earliness at once recommends it to all who wish an early cucumber, 

 Pkt. foc, oz. 20c, 1=4 lb. 60C, lb. $2.00 



MAY'S GARDEN GEM- (See Cut.) A desirable variety for slicing. In size, sym- 

 metry, color and productiveness, it is a iierfect strain. For general crop to come 

 in after Early Prize it is undoubtedly the most desirable sort that can be secured. 

 Pkt. IOC, oz. 20c, 1=4 lb. 6oc, lb. $2.00. 



\^^^^%.^^^ MAY'S FAVORITE PICKLING— (See Cut., 



The best of all cucumbers for pickling 

 purposes. For years we experimented 

 with all the varieties of different cucum- 

 bers recommended forpickling purposes, 

 testing them by the side of our "Favor- 

 ite," but found none that equaled it 

 either in jneld or quality. Inform it is 

 solid and rather thick, flesh is crisp and 

 exceedingly tender although very firm. Taken 

 all together it is about as near perfection for 

 pickl-ng purposes as a cucumber can be. We 

 heartily recommend it to all our friends who 

 desire a choice pickle, and know that thousands 

 of our patrons who purchase it each year will 

 gladly endorse our recommendation. Pkt. loc, 

 oz. 26c. 1=4 lb 60c, lb. $2.00 



ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE— Very early, color 

 deep green. Pkt. sc, oz. 20c, 1=4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 

 BOSTON PICKLING — Color bright green. 

 Pkt. sc oz. 20c, 1-4 lb. doc, lb, $2,00. 

 CHICAGO OR WESTERFIELD PICKLING — 

 Pkt. 5C. oz. 20c, 1=4 lb 60c, lb. $2.00. 

 EARLY CLUSTER— Fine for table or pickles. 

 Pkt. 5C, oz. ISC, 1-4 lb. 50C, lb. $1 75. 

 EARLY FRAME— Medium size, fine fortable use. 

 Pkt, sc, oz. 15c. 1-4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 

 JERSEY PICKLING IMPROVED— An improved 

 strain of the old Jersey Pickle. Produces 

 cucumbers uniform in size, with thin skin, white 

 flesh and few seeds. Very crisp and tender. A 

 true everbearing variety. Pkt. sc, oz. 20c, 

 1-4 lb, 60c, lb. $2.00 



LIVINGSTON'S EVERGREEN— Very early and 

 prolific. Retains its fine green color at all 

 stages of growth. Pkt. sc, oz, isc, 

 MAY'S PAVORITE PICKLING. 1=4 lb. soc, lb. $1.75. 



JAPANESE CLinBlNG— A marvelous climbing 

 variety introduced from Japan. The vines are 

 strong growing and immensely productive, it 

 being estimated that it will yield three times 

 as much than^any other variety in a given space. 

 The cucumbers are about 10 inchesin length, 

 of a beautiful green color; the flesh is firm 

 and free from the bitter taste found in some 

 varieties. It can be trained on poles, trel- 

 lises, fences, etc. Pkt. loc, oz . 2SC. 

 LEnON — For illustration and description, se 

 list of specialties. 



LONG GREEN IMPROVED— This fine cucum 

 ber grows 12 to 16 inches or more in length 

 The young fruits are used very largely for 

 pickles. Vines are strong growers, fruit 

 produced in great abundance making it one 

 of the most productive varieties in cultiva- 

 tion. Pkt. sc, oz. 20c, 1-4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 

 MEDIUM GREEN— Grown for slicing or 

 pickles. Long and crisp. Pkt. 5c, oZv 15c, 

 1=4 lb. 50c, lb $1.75. 



EVERBEARING— Not only a very early sort, 

 but also extremely prolific. If the fruits are 

 kept gathered, vines will continue in bear- 

 ing throughout the_ season. The fruits, of 

 medium size and rich, dark green color, 

 average from fotir to five inches in length, 

 by one inch and a half in diameter. A 

 desirable sort for small ijickles. Pkt. sc, oz. 15c, 

 1=4 lb. soc, lb. $1.75- 



SIBERIAN — Straight and smooth, five inches long. 

 Pkt. sc, oz. 15c, 1-4 lb. soc, lb $1 75. 

 WHITE PEARL— Plants of close compact growth, 

 bearing a large number of meditim sized, smooth 

 fruits, of a clear, pearly white color. The skit 

 is thin and tender, and the fruits are of exceedi 

 ingly mild and delicate flavor, Pkt. 5c, oz, 15c, i-4 

 lb. soc, lb. $1.50, 



WHITE SPINE inPROVED— Very uniform in size, 

 very productive, crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. sc, 

 oz. '20c, 1=4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



WHITE SPINE, EXTRA LONG— A dark green, hand- 

 some sort, often attaining a length of 12 inches; 

 straight and attractive in shape. Makes a hard, 

 brittle pickle when small. A little later than the 

 above. Pkt. sc, oz. 20c, 1-4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



WEST INDIA GHERKIN— A very prolific small- 

 fruited variety, used exclusively for pickling. 

 The fruits are two to three inches in length, 

 thick, rounded form, closely covered with 

 spines. Vines rather slender, with small 

 foliage but of strong growth, Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 20c, i»4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00. 



