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THEILMANIN SEED CO.’S CATALOGUE 
CORN—Continued 
CUCUMBERS 
Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger from frost is past. Sow in light, rich soil, in 
hills 4 feet apart, the seeds to be covered about one-half inch with finely pulverized soil and firmly 
pressed down with the back of the hoe. When well up and out of danger from insects, thin to 4 
plants in a hill. The middle of June is early enough to plant for pickling. 1 oz. will plant 50 hills. 
Improved White Spine. Excellent 
for table use; a great bearer. Oz. 
10c; J4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Long Green. An old standard 
sort; makes hard brittle pickles. 
Oz. 10c; !4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Nichol’s Medium Green. As a 
pickling variety it is unsurpassed. 
Noted for its uniform growth and 
great productiveness. Oz. 10c; J4 
lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
The Davis Perfect (New). In 
color a dark, glossy green. Shape, 
slim and symmetrical, with an aver¬ 
age length of ten to twelve inches. 
They never grow pussy and hold 
their color till nearly ripe. The qual¬ 
ity is fine, as it has very few 
seeds, which are small, and very 
soft when fit for table use. It is 
a strong grower and successful¬ 
ly resists the cucumber disease. 
Oz. 10c; !4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Boston Pickling. A good va¬ 
riety for small pickles. Oz. 10c; 
>4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
Chicago Pickling. A nice va¬ 
riety for small pickles for can¬ 
ning; oz. 10c; J4 lb. 30c; lb. 90c. 
Longfellow. Valuable for 
slicing; oz. 10c; J4 lb. 30c; lb. $1. 
Davis [Perfect 
