CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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Introdnced several years ago and at once 
cognized as a valuable sort for either pickling 
slicing. It is remarkably hardy and with- 
incls drouth better than nearly any other 
ricty, bearing profusely from early summer 
til the vines are killed by frost. One of the 
rgcst growers states it will outyicid any of 
c old standard sorts four to one. When fully 
3e it is of a yellow color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. 
lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Jmm Pickling, 
The Best of all Cucumbers for Pickling 
urposes. For years we experimented with all 
cvarieties of difterent cucumbers recommended 
picliling purposes, testing them bv the side 
our "Favorite," but found none that equaled 
itlier in yield or quality. In form it is solid 
d rather thick, flesh is crisp and ezceed- 
gly tender, although veryflrm. Taking all 
gether it is about as near perfection for pick- 
K purposes as a cucumber can be. We heartily 
ommend it to all of our friends who desire a 
oice pickle, and know that thousands of our 
itrons who purchase it each year will gladly 
dorse our recommendation. All we can add 
this is five wordi, don't fail to try it. Pkt. 
c, oz. 15o, i/ilb. 35o, lb. $1.25. 
Garden dtm. 
The Finest Cucumber for Slicing. 
>\s Favorite is best for pickling, so Garden 
m is the best of all for slicing and the hand- 
raest cucumberfor table use we have ever seen, 
surpasses all other kinds for beauty, 
vor and shape, being quite long, thick 
rough, has a fine flesh and few seeds, 
ir general erop, to come in alter our great 
rcmg variety. Early Prize, it is undoubtedly 
c most desirable sort that can be secured, 
ivate and market gardeners will do well to 
tain a supply of the seed this season, and we 
mestly urge all our friends who have a kitchen 
rden to give it a place in their garden patch. 
Et. 15o, oz. 25o, 141b. 60o, lb. $1.50. 
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Jaranese Climbing Cucumber 
A Marvelous Climbing Variety Introduced 
from Japan. 
It is indeed a novelty, and worthy (he attention 
of every farmer and gardener. The vines ar© 
strong growing and immensely productive. It 
being estimated that it will yield three times 
more than any other variety in a given space. 
The cucumbers are about ten inches in length, and 
of a beautiful green color; the flesh is firm and fre« 
from the bitter taste found in some varieties. It 
can be trained on jioles, trellises, fences, or in fact 
any place where a vine can be grown, and will save 
much valuable space in the garden. One of our 
customers who tried it last season writes: "Your 
Japanese Climbing Cucumber is the wonder of our 
city," Another one says: "The Japanese Climbing 
Cucumber is the best variety I've ever seen and is 
certainly uneqnaled for slicing." Our Seed is 
Carefully Selected. Pkt. 10c, 3 pkts. 25o, 7 
pkts. 50c 
early Prize, 
EVERGREEN CUCUMBER. 
JItnerican Pfcklitid. 
For several years past we 
have made tests of different 
cucumbers for pickling pur- 
poses and believe in American 
Pickling and May's Favorite 
we have the very best varieties 
thatcanbeprocured. Thisis of 
fineform, solid, ofexcellent qual- 
ity and combines all the good 
points necessary to produce a 
valuable pickling cucumber. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 2O0, Vi lb. 50c, 
lb. $1.40. 
The Greatest Forcing Cucumber Ever Offered- 
Extra Early, a prolific bearer, a vigorous 
grower and of splendid shape and quality. 
That's exactly the description given by one who 
has grown it for the early markets, and it certainly 
needs no further testimony, as that includes about 
all the valuable points of an extra early forcing 
variety. It is a most excellent sort for either pick- 
ling or table use, and its ^arliness at once recom- 
mends it to all who wish an early cucumber Giv9 
it a trial, it is certain to please you. Pkt. lOio. 
oz. 15c, H lb. 35c, lb. $1.10. 
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I F2R 30 CT/ 
We will send 
One Packet Each 
Cucumber, Qiant Pern | 
Beet, Dirigo. 
R«dish, Rosy dueen. 
Lettuce, Early Market. { 
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