CUCUMBER 
Cultivation of Cucumber. — For very early use sow April 1st in hotbeds, upon inverted grass sods, so that they can 
be readily transplanted to the open ground in very rich soil when all danger of frost is past. For early use plant the seed 
when the weather becomes settled and warm, in hills from 4 to 6 feet apart each way. Thin out to four of the strongest 
plants to a hill after all danger from insects is over. They exist best in a warm, moist, rich, loamy soil. Continue planting 
at intervals for a succession. Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not, because 
if left to ripen they spoil their productiveness. For pickles plant from June until the middle of July. One ounce of seed 
will plant fifty hills, two pounds to the acre. 
English Forcing or Frame Varieties for winter use must be started under glass early in September, in pots or pans, 
keeping the seed pans shaded from strong light until the seedlings appear. When established, transplant to the permanent 
position in hotbeds or greenhouse, in a well-prepared soil. 
English Forcing or Frame Varieties 
Carter’s Ideal Cucumber Growing at our Nurseries for Seed 
Carter’s Ideal (see Photograph). — Raised by that champion cultivator, Mr. E. Beckett, head gardener 
to the Hon. Vicary Gibbs. It is quite an aristocratic variety, both in colour, shape, and flavour. It 
gained a Cultural Commendation after growth at Wisley. 
Price, .50 per pkt. 
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