H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, 
HASTINGS’ CUCUMBER SEED 
Cucumbers are very tender and should not be planted until all dan- 
wUILUl ger of frost is past and the ground becomes warm. If planted earlier 
than this they shouid be protected. Plant in hills 4 feet apart each way. Where 
well-rotted manure is obtainable work a large shovelful of it into each hill. Plant 
8 to 10 seed in each hill and when plants are well up and have rough leaves formed, 
thin out to 4 in each hili. Cover seed % inch in clay and heavy soils and 1 inch in 
light or sandy soils. Soil which covers seed should be worked down fine so that 
there are no clods or lumps in it. Keep plants well cultivated up to the time they 
begin to run, after that confine cultivation to pulling out any large weeds as they 
appear. Pick off the cucumbers as soon as iarge enough for use, for if left to ripen 
the plants soon cease bearing. In this latitude (Atlanta) planting may be made in 
the spring. Also in June, July and August for late summer and fall crops. In I''lor- 
ida and along the Gulf Coast August and September planting are often profitable 
for late fall and early winter shipments. Quantity of seed required: One ounce 
to 60 hills ; about two pounds per acre. 
Hastings’ White Spine (No. 180) Finest Extra Dark 
C|i|a 9 |l« In the Hastings’ White Spine we have obtained a deep, dark coior, one 
Mill that will be entirely satisfactory to anyone wanting a dark green White 
Spine variety, a dark green that will hold for days after the cucumbers reach mar- 
kets in Northern cities. In color it is just right ; it is the earliest ; cucumbers aver- 
age good size and under good cultivation produces few or no imperfect fruits. Skin 
is hard, holds up extra well in shipping. It is crisp and tender and retains its fresh 
plump appearance long after being gathered. It has all the good points that a cu- 
cumber should have and will be found perfectly satisfactory for market and home 
gardeners and a source of profit to the trucker who ships. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 
10 cents; % pound, 30c; pound, .$1.00; postpaid. Ten pounds, not prepaid, .$8.50. 
Improved Long Green (No. 181) S:l 
of good size, holding their dark green color until well matured. Crisp, tender and 
free from bitterness; fine for siiciiig. When 3 to 4 inches long they make an espe- 
cially fine pickling cucumber. Good for planting at all seasons from early spring 
to iate summer. Packet, 6c; ounce, 10c; % pound, 30c; pound, $1.00; postpaid. 
Davis’ Perfect Cucumber (No. 179) tt? 
green color, uniform in size. Davis’ Perfect is a favorite with shippers in many 
parts of Florida and Texas. It is almost seedless % of its length from the stem, 
and all of its seeds when in slicing condition are so very smali and tender they are 
almost unnoticeable. A very prolific variety. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % 
pound, 30c; pound, $1.00; postpaid. Ten-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 83c per lb. 
L^mnn /Nn ^ delicious lemon shaped and colored 
Lemun wucumper I l*l; cucumber of fine navor and texture; 
exceedingly prolific and the most delightful variety for your home garden. Nice 
for slicing and making salads or can be eaten like radishes. This prolific little cu- 
cumber has made itself the fa- 
vorite over all others for the ta- 
ble where it is known. Can be 
pickled. Packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 
13 cents; % pound, 30 cents; 
pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
Japanese Climbing 
Cucumber (No. 185) 
The vines attain twice the length 
of common varieties. Young 
plants are bushy, but as soon as 
they are well established begin 
to throw out runners and climb, 
so may be grown on fences, 
poles or trellises, thus saving 
much valuable space in small 
gardens. Fruits 10 to 12 inches 
in length, of fine green color; 
flesh is thick and firm, never 
bitter, a superb variety for slic- 
ing. When young makes fine 
pickles. Very prolific; fruits are 
raised well above the ground so 
seldom suffer from wet weather 
or insects. Vines are almost 
mildew-proof and continue in 
bearing until late in the season. 
Packet, 10c; ounce, 15c; % lb., 
30c; pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
Giant Pera (No. 176) 
Extra large and distinct variety 
from Asia. Fruits sometimes 15 
to 20 inches in length. Skin very 
thin while tne flesh is unusually 
thick, yet produces very few 
seeds. Color light green with 
smooth skin. For home gardens 
only, as it does not stand ship- 
ment. Packet, 10c; oz., 20c; % 
lb., 60c; pound, $2.00; postpaid. 
Gherkins (No. 187) 
Small fruited, 2 to 3 inches long, 
well rounded and covered with 
small spines. For pickling only. 
Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 20 cents ; 
^ pound. 75 cents. 
