H. G. Hastingfi & Go., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Ga. 
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HASTINGS’ SELECTED CUCUMBER SEED. 
Culture — Cucumbers are very tender and should not be planted until danger of frost is past and the ground becomes 
a little warm. 1 f planted before this they should be protected. Plant in hills, 4 feet apart each way. Where well rotted 
manure is obtainable, work a large shovelful of it in each hill. Plant 8 to 10 seeds in each hill and when plants are well 
up and have the rough leaves formed, thin out to 4 in each hill. Cover the seeds about 34 inch in clay and heavy soils, and 
1 inch in light or sandy soils. The soil which covers the seed should be worked down fine, so that there are no clods or 
lumps in it. When plants are young, insects often injure them and they should be watched closely. If insects appear, dust 
the young plants with “ Bust Death.” It is the best insecticide we have ever used. Keep the plants well cultivated upto 
time they begin to run well ; after that confine cultivation to pulling out any large weeds that may appear. Fruit should 
be picked off as soon as large enough for use, fur if it is left to ripen and go to seed the plants cease bearing. In this latitude 
(Atlanta) plantings may be made in June, July and August for late summer and fall crops. 
THE HASTINGS’ WHITE SPINE — The finest early strain of White Spine grown. The Hastings’ White Spine is by far 
the best of all White Spine strains, as can be easily seen when grown side by side. The fruit is of large size and immensely 
productive. This produces no small or imperfect cucumbers. The skin is hard and of deep green color, which it holds 
until fully matured. Is crisp and tender, and retains its fresh, plump appearance'long after being gathered. It is nearly 
one week earlier than any other White Spine variety. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents ; ^ pound, 20 cents ; i>ound, 65 
cents. 
F. J. MERKIAM, Battle Hill, Ga., the leading market gardener, says : “ Your Hastings’ White Spine Cucumber 
is a most excellent strain.” 
IMPROVED EONG GREEN. 
The old strain of Long Green has always heen a favorite 
in this section, both for markets and home gardens. Our 
improved strain greatly surpasses the old one and will 
please you. Fruits extra long and of good size, holding the 
dark green color until well matured. Crisp, tender, free 
from bitterness and are fine for slicing. YTien 3 or 4 inches 
long, they can be picked and used for pickles. Good for 
either spring or summer plantings. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 
10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 50 cents. 
EARLY FRAME. 
An old favorite in this section. Medium size and early. 
Good for slicing or for pickles. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, io 
cents ; 34 pound, 20 cents ; pound, 50 cents. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. 
A valuable novelty, especially valuable for growing in 
city gardens where space is limited. Young plants aro 
bushy and as soon as well established begin to climb on 
trellises, fences, etc. Fruit 10 to 12 inches long, of dark 
green color. Flesh thick and firm and free from bitterness. 
Xever suffers from' wet or mildew, being raised off of the 
ground. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 15 cents. 
Emerald Greex White Spi^^e, Early Greex Cluster, 
Evy:rgreey White Spixe, Westerfield’s Chicago- 
Pickle, each 5 cents packet ; ounce, 10 cents ; 34 pound, 20 
cents ; pound, 50 cents. Livingston’s Emerald and 
Giant Pera, each packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 15 cents ; 34 
pound, 30 cents ; pound, 90 cents. 
NE.W EVER-BEARING CUCUMBER.. 
This new variety has proved very 
useful on account of its ever-bearing 
character — notice habit of growth 
in illustration. The first cucumbers 
are ready very early ; then the 
vines continue to flower and pro- 
duce fruit continuously until killed 
by frost, whether the ripe cucum- 
bers are picked off or not, differing 
in this respect from all sorts in 
cultivation. A single vine will ex- 
hibit at the same time cucumbers in 
every stage of growth, the small 
ones being perfect in shape, of a 
fine green color, and just the right 
size for pickli»g. They are remarka- 
bly solid, with few seeds, and of 
very fine quality, both for slicing 
and' pickling. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 
10 cents ; 34P0tind, 25 cents pound, 
75 cents. 
A Single Plant of the New Ever-Bearing Cucumber. 
