CU CUMBERS—Continued. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. We consider this very handsome Cu¬ 
cumber to be an outstanding- variety. Fruits, when mature, are about 
12 inches long, uniformly slender, and of a rich deep green color. 
Sometimes the small fruits are used for sweet pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; Vi lb-. 35c; lb., $1.25. 
DAVIS PERFECT. This valuable Cucumber is a general favorite in 
the large growing districts. The color is a dark, glossy green, shape 
slender and symmetrical, average length 9 to 10 inches. Contains but 
few seeds and is ideal for slicing. The vines are extremely vigorous 
and productive and resist blight better than other long sorts. For 
market gardeners it is one of the most profitable varieties. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
LONGFELLOW. Long, slender, uniform shape, deep dark green color, 
with smooth skin and white flesh. When matured, 12 to 14 inches long 
by 2% inches in diameter. Very few seeds. An ideal type for the pri¬ 
vate garden or as a “straight pack’’ sort for shipment to market. We 
recommend it highly. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
NATIONAL PICKLING. Especially bred for pickling in the small sizes. 
Fruits straight, and blunt-ended, but not chunky. Deep green color. 
Makes firm, crisp pickle. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
HOLMES’ PICKLER. T his variety yields more pickles per vine than 
any other sort grown. In a carefully conducted trial the Holmes’ Pick¬ 
ier produced three times as many small pickles as any other prolific 
sort. When small Cucumbers are picked off as fast as they get the 
right size for pickles, the vines produce an astonishing number. The 
young Cucumbers are often produced in clusters of three or four at 
every joint of the vine. The Cucumbers are very straight with blunt 
ends, medium deep green and of the very best shape for small pickles. 
The Holmes’ Pickier is not only more prolific than other sorts, but it 
is also two weeks earlier. The fruits are five to six inches long when 
ready to slice. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Vi lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. This is similar to Boston, but pickles are a little 
shorter, thicker and less tapering. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., 
$ 1 . 00 . 
WHITE WONDER. The Cucumbers are white from the time they begin 
to set, and are very good, either for eating fresh or pickling. Of fine 
quality and very productive. They average 8 inches long and 2 Y 2 
inches thick. The pearly white skin is extremely thin but quite strong, 
which makes a good shipper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
EARLY CLUSTER. Very fine pickling sort. Very popular. Medium dark 
green, prolific, full at both ends. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
BOSTON PICKLING. Early, plant very productive, fruits short, slender, 
slightly tapering, medium color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
HOT HOUSE CUCUMBER. This variety was developed by a greenhouse 
grower in Ohio. Has proven profitable to raise under glass. The fruit is 
long, slender, deep green, very solid, vines are vigorous and prolific. 
Pkt., 50c; IOO seeds $1.00; 500 seeds $4.00. 
EIERFFLANZE (Ger.) 
Eggplant 
PETRONCIANO (It.) 
One ounce of seed produces about 2000 plants; Vi lb., to the acre. 
Sow seeds in hot-bed or warm greenhouse in Maroh or early in April. 
When plants are 2 inches high, or have formed two rough leaves, 
transplant them into beds and set 3 to 4 inches apart. Keep beds 
closed and very warm, shading from direct rays of the sun and giving 
an occasional watering until the weather is warm and all danger from 
frost and cold nights is past; then harden the plants by gradual ex¬ 
posure to the sun and air, and transplant to the open ground late in 
May or June, into warm, rich soil, 2 to 3 feet apart each way. When 
about a foot high, draw T the earth up to the stem. 
BLACK BEAUTY. (Select). This stock has been selected for over 
twenty years with a constant aim to improve the strain. The efforts 
have been well repaid. It is early, yields exceedingly heavy and pro¬ 
duces beautiful even colored, black, glossy fruits, which bring the 
best prices in the market. You will find this Select Strain uniformly 
profitable. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 35c; Vi lb., $1.15; lb., $4.00. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE. Plant medium sized, spreading, tall 
and upright growth, proliuc. The fruits are large, heavy, perfect 
shaped and deep purple. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Vi lb., $1.00; lb., 
$3.50. 
ITALIAN LONG PURPLE. Early. This variety is of Italian origin, 
bears fruits up to 8 inches in length with a diameter of 2*4 inches. 
The color is a deep black-purple. It is of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; 
Vi oz., 20c; oz., 30c; Vi lb., 85c; lb., $3.00. 
Dill Seed 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row. 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH. Large seed heads. Much superior to the 
common Dill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 
Longfellow Cucumber. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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