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CUCUMBEK 
One ounce will plant aboul 50 hills 
For very early cucumbers, sow the 1st of April in a hot bed, upon pieces of sod (grass side 
down) or In 5 inch pots, so that they may be readily transplanted to the open ground In rich 
soil when the danger of frost is over, or protected by band glasses. For general use plant when the 
weather has become settled and warm, in hills about 4 feet apart each way; thin out four of 
the strongest plants to each hill; they succeed best In warm, moist, rich, loamy soil 
D. & F's. Extra Long White Spine. 
D. & F'S. EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE. _ tj,is 
is the finest cucumber ever introduced. Vines 
being of unusual vigorous growth, produce an 
enormous crop of perfectly smooth and very 
dark green fruits measuring twelve to sixteen 
inches long. While many specimens grow larger 
its beautiful, solid fruit (with hardly any seed 
cavities) make it a perfect gem as a sllcer. The 
flesh is a greenish white, Arm, crisp, and of a 
most delicious flavor. Per pkt., 10c. ; oz., 50o. ; 
2 ozs., 80o. 
DAVIS PERFECT CUCUMBER. _ J^ jg ggior 
a glossy green; shape slim, symmetrical with an 
average length of 10 to 12 Inches. This cucum- 
ber can be used under glass as well as for 
growing out of doors. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 20c.; M 
lb., 70c. 
Arlington White Spine Forcing. — A strain of 
White Spine which has been improved through 
careful selection with a view to use for forcing 
in hot houses and frames. Per pkt., 10c. ; oz., 
60c.; Vi lb., $2.00. 
Improved Early White Spine. — A well-known 
standard variety. Flesh tender and crisp. Fruit 
uniform in size, straight and dark green, with 
few white spines. Per pkt.. Sc.; oz., IBc. ; Va lb., 
40c. 
Fordhook Famous. — A long White Spine var- 
iety, growing from 10 to 12 Inches. Fully as 
long as Long Green and of equally good quality. 
Pkt., Sc.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c. 
Giant Pera. — Frequently grows twelve to eighteen 
inches long. Fruit very smooth, straight, dark 
green, with very few seeds, excellent flavor. 
Pkt., Sc.; oz., 15c.; 14 lb., 40c. 
LONG G^EEN IMPROVED. 
Fine for pickling 
when small, good for table use when about half 
grown. Pkt., Sc.; oz.. 15c.; 14 lb., 40c. 
Japanese Climbing. — Fi-uit about ten inches long, 
thick and fine flavor. Skin dark green, flesh 
pure white, can be grown on trellises and fences. 
Pkt., Sc.; 02., 15c.; V4, lb., 40c. 
Boston Pickling. — Fruit short, smooth and point- 
ed at each end; bright green, and a great yield- 
er; one of the best for pickling. Pkt., Sc.: oz., 
15c.; M lb., 40c. 
Other Standard Varieties, — Chicago Pickling. 
Early Russian. Early Green Cluster. Early 
Frame, Green prolific. Pkt., Sc.; oz., 15c.: U. 
lb., 40c. 
Serpent or Snake Cucumber. — A very interesting 
curiosity. The cucumbers grow up like a snake 
with the head producing; sometimes several 
feet in length. Per pkt., 10c. 
ElfGLISH CUCUMBERS 
English Frame. — Sion House, Marquis of Lorne, 
Telegraph (Rollison's), Lockie's Perfection, 
Veitch's Sensation. Rochford's Favourite. Per 
pkt, 25o. 
Cucumber Plants (see page 33). 
KOHL RABI 
One ounce of seed 
will sow a drill of 
about 150 feet. 
A n intermediate 
vegetable between the 
Cabbage and Turnip. 
The edible part is the 
bulb, which is dress- 
ed arid served like 
Turnips, and is very 
delicate and tender 
when young. It Is 
hardy, withstands 
severe drought, and a 
good keeper, sow In 
spring In rows 18 In- 
ches apart and thin 
out to stand 10 inches 
in row. In hoeing, be 
careful not to throw 
earth into the heart 
of the plant. 
Early White, or Green Vienna. — Flesh white, a 
standard sort for market and table use. Per 
pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; >4 lb., 60c. 
Early Purple Vienna. — Bluish-purple, similar to 
the above, except In color. Per pkt., 60.; oz., 20o.; 
Vi lb., 6O0. 
Kohl RabI 
