yMay e Favorite Pickling-. -We have spent several years in ex- 
perimenting w'th the pickling cucumbers, and after testing all the vari- 
ties^ selected th,9 as the best of a large coll. ction. In form it is solid 
and rather thick, flesh is crisp and tender. Taking ™1 toglth?r it 
in'^^HSft^^"'.'"' P,<^'*<=«?." fcr P'ckling purposes as a cucumb"*can be 
In addition to its quality the wondcrfuf yield recommends it toal 
growers. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15o., % lb. S5o., lb. $1.26. 
Medium Green^— This new variety, grown extensively thronghont 
the entire states has done admirably. It is very prolific, exceedingly 
crisp, ofdark CO or and valuable alike for pickliig, market and tabl? 
^Oo";,"^! li)! 2Cc. ST 70""' «^«^faction wherever used. Pkt. 60., oz! 
r.^?^}^ Frame.— A. grand varietv for either pickling or nse as cncura- 
bers sliced. Its appearance is very ha.idsoike, and thereforra great 
favorite for marketmg. Pkt. 60., OZ. lOc, % lb. 20c:, lb! TOc 
^|The Evergreen.— A grower, who planted a large acreage last sea- 
h?, fi^M.^^^f IS^'l'"' ".f 'y "L<^"«bers lie thicker on the ground than 
r^ B !, Evergreen did whrn the frost killed the vlifes- it reallv 
looked as If the whole surface of the ground was covered with cicSm^ 
bers. In aadition to being so wonderfully prolific it is very early S?d 
the cucumbers retain their beautiful green color longer than any other 
sort. Itis oneof theverybestvariet.es for slicingfas ^t ii v?rycrisn 
i?;rSz?v'6ifis:rb:w6rit'i"(?<J'^ °' hfav/Jro-p^e'i-t^kt 
White Spine, Extra Long.— Similar to Eariv White Snine variptv 
but much Innger and some later. Pkt. 5c.. oz. 10c M Ih 20n i^^l^' 
White Spine Improved.-This. a flvor.t? mtr.°^t variety^ 
the shprt_.gro wing section, producingfmit of mediunJ siie from^x Jo 
eight inches 111 length, and two to three inches in diamete? I? Is « 
handsome fruit, deep green, flesh crisp and fine flavorrkn" U the main 
— - early var ety planted in the South for 
market purposes. Pkt. 60., oz. lOo. 
% lb. 25c., lb. 85o. ' ° ' 
*2 Giant Pera.— This new cucumber 
might properly be called the "Ever- 
bearer," as it is fit for use at any 
staye of growth, ripens early, and 
pr.iduces freely the entire season. It 
is free from the strong taste found in 
many varieties, and is excecdin^Ir 
yXToV:Ait'- 
Improved Long Oreeu Probably 
more largely grown than any other 
encumber. It is of superior quality 
and grows to a length of from fifteen 
to twenty inches, although when 
j icked early they are very valuable 
for pickling purposes; vines vigorous 
and wonderfullrnroductive Pkt 5n 
oz. lOc, % lb. SOc, lb. 70o. ' 
Early Cluster.— Fruit short, pro- 
ducing the bulk of the fruit near the 
root and in clusters. Pkt. 6c.. oz. 
lOc, w lb. 20c., lb. 70o. ' 
Short Green.— Plants very vigor- 
ous and productive; fruit straight, 
smaller at each end; crisp, tender 
flesh ; excellent for pickles. Pkt. 5c.. 
_ , oz. lOc, % lb. 20c., lb. 70o. ' 
Bussian.— Pruit small and generally produced in pairs. Flesh 
tender, crisp and of good flavor. I,s hardnesS, extreme earlineas and 
^")^"26o!;Tb'V6«f " * I-kt. , o" lOc., 
A. Clierry That SlaovHd Have. 
CLtMBINO CUCOUnBR. 
Chicago, or Westerfleld Pickling.— This is one of the finest varieties 
that can be grown for pickling purposes. Many of the large picklinii 
S^*ioc',tni'30c", lb^''|^^oo«^°""• *° -° 
♦^gMay's Teerless.— For gardeners who desire a choice variety for sale 
at the markets we know of nothing that can surpass ourPeerless. It is 
enormous cropper, in fact every- 
Ph?."^c.foTlolryh?; 30c":iWl.&« ''"^ Slim, desirable for pickles. 
Boston Pickling-, or Green's Proliflo— Used extensively for pieklina 
by amihes and those who plant largely for pickhng purposes ; very nn" 
form ingrowth, sddom excci-ding suitable size for pickling : verv nro. 
ductive. Pkt. 60., oz. lOc, H lb. 20c., lb. 76c. 
Jersey Pickling.— This valuable variety stands among the first as a 
picklmg sort, and is exceedingly productive. Pkt. 60., oz. lOo., U. lb. 
<50C., ID. 70C. ' 
Gherkins -—Small, oval-shaped, prickly variety; grown exclusively 
2M'li'l&°c"'V|f'66''^' ^''^ ?en§er."pSr6o::l^ 
el||,*^i?d^;?rrt?hh^''^a^t^^^^^^^^ 
vines are strong gro-wing and immensely productive it beinir eati. 
mated that it -will yield three times mo?e than any other vLil^ 
m a given space, the cucumbers are about ten Inches in length IS 
of a beautiful green color; the flesh is firm and free from the bitteVftaste 
fn fr^-h'?„'°T ^^"t""^'- ^ t'-ained on poles, trellises fences, ot 
m fact any place where a vine can be grown, and will save much vain 
able space in the garden. Pkt. lOc, 3 p kts. 25c , 7 pkts. 50o. 
THE FARnERS' T/IYORITC DOX 
OP NORTHERN GROWN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Price, $6.00. jy^ajf pays tBe Freight, 
This box contains a choice collection of all kinds of seeds for 
the garden, and we have found from years of experience that thev 
are the most desirable varieties for all sections. The pri. e -we 
ask is much below pur regular rates, but in addition to this 
we will pay the ft-eight charges to any railroad point in the 
Ejoviding it is east of the Bocky Mountains. West 
of the Mountains the box will be sent at purchaser's ex- 
peuse. No changes will be made in this box. 
1 qt. each Golden Wax and Early Refugee Beans, 1 pt. each 
Bush and King of Garden Lima Beans, 1 oz. each Lightning and 
? 1 pkt. each Surprise, Succession and Late 
Flat Dutch Cabbage,! pkt. Snowball Cauliflower, 1 oz Early 
Scarlet Horn Carrot, 1 pkt. White Plume Celery, 1 pt. each 
Eariy Cory Mam. Sweet and Evergreen Com, 1 oz. each May's 
Favorite Pictlino- t n„„ , .' . _ ■ ir^" " 
Osage and H«ckensack Musk Melon, 1 oz 
Wethcrficld Onion, 1 pkt. White Globe Onion, 1 oz. White Sugar 
Parsnip, 1 pkt. Pepper. 1 pkt. Parsley, 1 qt. each Premier, Little 
Gem and Champion of England Peas, 1 pkt. Sugar Pumpkin 1 
pz. each Queenof Market .'md Chartier Radish. 1 oz. Long Stand- 
ing Spmiach, 1 oz. each Sibley and Hubbard Squash, 1 pkt each 
Volunteer, Shenandoah and Mammoth Tree Tomato, 1 02. Early 
Munich Turnip. 
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