NOVELTIES AND SPECIALITIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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CTTCTIMBER, CLIMAX, new. — Mr. William Bull has great pleasure in otl'cring this e.xcellcnt 
new Cucuniher. It is a handsome white-spined variety, of hardy constitution, a free grower, a most 
productive fruiter, and possesses excellent flavour. A thoroughly practical gardener, in whose hands 
Mr. W. B. placed seeds of this variety for trial, writes thus respecting it : — 
“Your Cucumber No. 1 is a most wonderful bearer, fruit from 18 to 20 inches in length, free grower, 
with a strong constitution. I have cut from a two-light pit, between 20 and 30 Cucumbers at a time ; 
it is certainly the freest bearer I have ever known.” 
In a later communication ho writes : — I cannot speak too highly of your Cucumber No. 1. I have 
cut 268 lbs. weight of Cucumbers from the two-light pit. I give the weight, that you may judge of its 
great fruitfulness — they are now in full bearing." As a reliable variety for market, this cannot be too 
strongly recommended. Is. 6d. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, DUKE OF EDINBURGH (MONRO’S).— One of the finest Cucumbers, a free 
bearer, of medium length, fine deep green colour and spiny, with scarcely any neck. 2s. 6d. per 
packet. 
CUCUMBER, HEATHERSIDE RIVAL.— The following notice of this new Cucumber is from 
the Gardeners’ Chronicle of September 3rd, 1870 ; — 
“We have on several occasions during the present season received samples of the above-named 
Cucumber, and in all the jjoints, which as we take it, go to constitute a good Cucumber, we have found 
none to equal the Heatherside Rival. In this variety we have undoubtedly the nearest approach to a 
model Cucumber we have seen. It is of fair length, from 15 to 18 inches, and about I5 inches in 
diameter, perfectly uniform in thickness from the stalk to the very tip ; there is no long neck or 
handle ; the surface is smooth, of a dull green colour, with a small setting of black spines ; these arc 
small and distantly situate. The flesh is exceedingly firm, of excellent flavour, and the core or seed 
part not exceeding about one-third the diameter of the fruit. This is a prodigious bearer, and capitally 
adapted for either summer or winter fruiting. Is. 6i7. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, MARQUIS OP LORNE.— This .splendid new white-spined variety is the result of 
a cross between Invincible and Needle Gan. It has a beautiful short neck, perfectly smooth skin, 
and is extraordinarily productive. As an exhibition variety it is unequalled, on account of its 
immense size and symmetrical form. 2s. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, INVINCIBLE (HAMILTON’S).— Without exception the finest white-spined 
variety in cultivation. A remai'kable fruit was forwarded to the editor of the Gardeners’ Chronicle, 
who referred to it as follows ; — “ Your specimen of Hamilton’s Invincible is certainly the largest wo 
have seen, or of which we have read. It measures 38 inches in length, 10(1 inches in cii'cumference, 
and weighs 12J lbs. It is short-necked, straight, and altogether handsome in form.” Is. 6d. 
per packet. 
CUCUMBER, IMPERIAL.— This renm-kably fine hybrid is the result of a cross between Telegraph 
and Lord Kenyon’s Favourite. It is of excellent form, about 14 to 16 inches in length, of good 
flavour, and is exceedingly useful for early forcing. Is. 6d. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, PREMIER.— A splendid new variety, very prolific, producing remarkably fine, 
formed fruit, often 24 to 27 inches in length, and of excellent flavour. It is highly recommended 
as an exceedingly useful variety. Is. 6d. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, SOOLY QUA.— This is the remarkable variety that has been exhibited at the leading 
horticultural shows ; it is described as of most rapid growth, occasionally attaining the length of 5 
feet ; certainly one of the greatest novelties of the day. Is. 6rf. per packet. 
CUCUMBER, TELEGRAPH, true.— A handsome black-spined Cucumber ; a very free bearer, 
producing fruit from 20 to 26 inches long, thin-skinned, and of excellent flavour. Is. 6rf. per packet. 
ENDIVE, DIGSWELL PRIZE.— A gi'cen curled variety, very much superior to the old Green 
Curled. Wherever this valuable Endive has been grown, it has given the greatest satisfaction. It 
is invaluable for its hardihood and good hearting qualities. It is advised that plants for out-door 
winter use be dibbled out in a light border early in September, the crowns an inch below the 
surface, with light earth pressed to them. 6(7. per packet. 
LEEK, DOBBIE’S CHAMPION.— An excellent variety, and unrivalled for competition. This 
variety has earned off nearly all the prizes offered for Leeks at the numerous horticultural shows 
throughout the West of Scotland, and at the great Glasgow shows, in size and quality far surpassing 
all others. 6(7. and Is. per packet. 
LETTUCE, COMMODORE NUTT (SUTTON’S).— The earliest and smallest in cultivation. It 
ditt'ers from Tom Thumb, being of a darker green colour, and of closer and more compact habit, and 
remains in use longer before going to seed, it is of fine flavoui', and for first cuttings and small 
gardens will be found invaluable. Is. 6(7. per packet. 
