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402 (58 days.) A distinct variety notable for its 
heavy, large-leaved, climbing vine. Verj"^ useful and 
ornamental for covering porches, trellises, and fences. 
Not only this, but the fruit has cxecllent eating quali¬ 
ties; the flesh is white and crisp with a mild flavor. 
The fruits become about 9 by 2% inches, and have a 
dark green color in the slicing stage, turning to a net¬ 
ted russet yellow when ready for pickling. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 19 cts.; 1/4 lb., 42 cts.; 1/2 lb., 71 cts.; lb., 
$1.25; 2 lbs., $2.30^ postpaid. 
393 Snow’s Pickling 
Origrinated Here at Rockford. Man'elous for Pickling 
55 days. This is a selection made from the “Chi¬ 
cago Pickle” by a veteran pickle grower, Mr. Snow, 
of the famous Snow Pickle Farm, Eockford, Ill. The 
type is shorter when ripe than the Chicago Pickle 
and is broad at the stem end, tapering slightly to the 
tip. The small pickles are dark green, cylindrical and 
square ended, average 4 to 5 inches in length when 
large enough for slicing, and are of excellent quality; 
but it is chiefly for producing medium-sized pickles, 
that this variety is so highly esteemed. Pkt., 7 cts.; 
oz., 14 cts.; Vi ib., 35 cts.; 1/2 lb., 58 cts.; lb., $ 1 . 00 ; 
2 lbs., $1.90, postpaid. 
Cucumbers Are a Big Money Making Crop 
397 Early Short Green or Early Frame 
58 days. An excellent early sort for the second crop of pickles, being a little late 
in maturing. The fruits are a bright medium green, turning to russed when fully 
matured; good-sized, about 7 by 2% inches, square ended, fine quality. Popular 
for the home garden and for slicing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 12 cts.; Vi lb., 33 cts.; 1/2 lb., 
53 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.70, postpaid. 
"*91 Serpent or Snake 
• A Great Novelty You Should Try 
Although actually a muskmelon, this variety 
has always been classed as a cucumber. The 
fruits are green and average about 24 inches 
long. They take on a variety of grotesque and 
interesting shapes and never grow straight un¬ 
less suspended. A show type without much 
value for table use. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts., 
postpaid. 
396 
Early Green Cluster 
52 days. One of the most pox'ular oarl 3 ’^ pickling 
sorts, especially for slicers. The fruits frequently 
grow in clusters of 2 or 3, and the plants are very 
prolific, yielding continuously over a long season 
if kept plucked. The fruits are uniform and have a good size and shape for 
pickling, 51/2 by 2% inche.s, tapering only slightly toward each end. The skin is 
smooth with few spines, and the flesh white and juicy. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 12 cts.; 
1/4 lb., 33 cts.; 1/2 lb.,'53 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.65, postpaid. 
404 Lemon 
This fine Cucumber grows about the size and 
color of a lemon. The flesh is white and has a 
peculiar sweet flavor, quite different from other 
Cucumbers. They are highly esteemed both for 
table use and pickling. May be pickled while 
green or ripe, as preferred. Pkt., 10 ct$.; oz., 20 
cts.; 1/4 lb., 54 cts.; V 2 lb-, 96 cts.; lb., $1.75; 2 lbs., 
$3.40, postpaid. 
390 (65 days.) “An unsurpassed table 
sort.” Flesh white, sweet, crisp, .iniey, 
and a small seed cavity. The fruit is 
long and shapely, about 11 by 21/. 
inches, with a dark glossy green skin. • , a j v • 
The plant is exccedinjily vij^orouSj liardy and productive, h^ruits remain fresh-and delicious 
a long time after picking. A very valuable sort lor market garddi and for ,'t]iip])ing; also 
excellent for the home garden. Pkt., 7 cts.;oz., 14 cts.; % lb., 35 cts.; ^ lb., 58 cts.; lb., 
$1.00; 2 lbs., $1.80, postpaid. 
PLANT A GARDEH THIS YEAR 
FOR HEALTH AND PROFIT 
400 West India Gherkin 
or Burr 
60 days. Of ' Jamaica origin and not 
strictly a cucumber. In demand for very 
small pickles and for stuffing with relishes. 
The fruit is oval, about 2 inches by 1 inch, 
pale green, and covered with small clastic 
prickles. Must be picked while young and 
tender. Exceedingly prolific. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; Vi lb., 54 cts.; V 2 lb., 96 cts.; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
Shumway’s Fancy Pickling 
50 cInyN. This is one oT tlie pirkliuK Cuciiin- 
bc‘rs. It is solid and thick in texture, t*xcelh*nt in llavor and 
combines all the ciualities necessary to make a good picKie.it 
is very productive ami it is also adapted for slicing. Fruits oe- 
come 5 inches long by 2% inches thick, and arc round-eimed and 
symmetrical, witli a dark green skin, bl.ack-spined. Plesn is 
good (luality. This variety is very widely u.sr-d by Tiickung 
works. See fr«int eo\er for eolor illiistrntion. 10 o:c., 
IS etM.; Vt ll>., 15 cts.; ^4 Ih., 70 elK.j ll>., -1(1.25; :: Urn., !ff::.10, iiost- 
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