Cucumbers lose much of their crisp- 
ness and tenderness after they have been 
picked for a while. Therefore, the very 
best cucumbers are those fresh from the 
garden. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. Vines vigor- 
ous, bearing early and abundantly. Fruit 
uniformly straight and handsome, dark 
green, with a few white spines. Flesh 
fender and of excellent flavor. Used ex- 
tensively for forcing under glass. Pkt., 
5c; oz.; 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.15. 
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE. A se- 
lection of the White Spine. Is very uni- 
form in size and exceedingly early, at 
• the same time make.s a long growth — 10 
to 12 inches. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *A lb., 
40c; lb., $1.15. 
EVERBEARING. This variety is of 
small size; very early, enormously pro- 
ductive, and' valuable as a green pickle. 
Its peculiar merit however, is that the 
vines continue to flower and produce 
fruit until killed by frost, whether the 
cucumbers are picked off or not. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.15. 
Early White Spine Cucumbers. 
Bill Smith says he saves his cucumbers from the bugs by dusting 
Slug Shot not only on the leaves but also on the stem and on the 
ground around the stem. Try Bill's way. He usually knows what 
he is talking about. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE. This is the strain so popular around 
Chicago for growing under glass. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.15. 
CHICAGO or WESTERFIELD PICKLING. Very popular with 
Chicago market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % oz., 40c; lb., $1.15. 
BOSTON PICKLING. The fruit abundantly borne, averages 4 to 5 
inches in length and is of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25. ^ 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. While all cucumbers are running vines, 
this variety is much more so than others. It climbs quickly on poles 
or trellises and is entirely distinct. The quality is splendid and well 
adapted for pickling and salads. The greatest advantage of having 
a cucumber trained on a pole or fence is evident. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
Ib., 50c; lb., $1.75. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN. The fruit is very small,, almost round 
and closely covered with spines. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.75. 
Everbearing Cucumber. 
The striped Cucumber Beetle, sometimes called the striped bug or 
the melon bug is often very hard to control. 
The following directions taken from the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture, "Farmer's Bulletin 1038" will no doubt be of interest and of 
value to the cucumber growers. 
1. 
ings. 
them 
2. 
done. 
3. 
beans 
4.. 
alone 
every 
stems, 
6. 
7. ! 
Protect young and choice plants in the small gardens with cover- 
These are useful only if the greatest care is observed to make 
tight enough to keep out the beetles. 
Plant an excess of seed to scatter attack. This should always be 
Practice clean culture in connection with trap plants, such as 
, gourds, and early or late varieties of squash and pumpkin. 
Spray with arsenate of lead, arsenate of lime, or zinc arsenate, 
or in combination with Bordeaux mixture, being careful to cover 
part of the plant — both surface of the leaves, vines, and the 
Keep the plants free from other insects and from disease. 
Stimulate the growth of plants by manures or other fertilizers. 
Water the plants in drought and in hot weather. 
Cooperate with neighboring growers of cucurbits. 
