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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CUCUMBER 
This is one of the vegetables that can be grow n to perfection by any one who can control a few square yards of reasonably good 
soil that is fully exposed to the sun. Every family should be supplied from its own garden, since the fruit is so much better when 
gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted condition in which it is found on the market. 
In order to obtain the largest yield of cucumbers, the soil should be well enriched with well rotted manure, but an abundance 
of good fruit can be raised on any rich garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each 
way dropping fifteen to twenty seeds in a hill. After the plants begin to crowd and danger from the striped beetle is pretty 
well over, thin to three plants to the hill. Give frequent but shallow cultivation until the plants make runners so long that this 
is impracticable. 
In field culture, plow furrows four feet apart and similar ones at right angles to the first. At each intersection drop a sho?- 
elful or more of w ell-rotted manure which should be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit every sixth or eighth row, 
thus forming paths for the distribution of manure and gathering the fruit. 
In many sections, where earliness is very important, market gardeners start plants in boxes made like the ordinary berry 
box, but without the raised bottom. The boxes are set in hotbeds or cold-frames, filled with rich, friable soil and the seed 
planted. VVh *n danger of frost is over, the plants are set in the open ground, the boxes being cut away, so that the roots are 
not disturbed at all. 
The striped cucumber beetle is often very destructive to young plants. These beetles, when not very numerous, are 
usually kept from doing serious damage by dusting the plants w ith fine road earth. Tobacco dust and plaster may be used 
with impunity Lime and ashes are more effective but will injure the plants if used too freely. We spray our fields, at 
intervals of ten days through (he season, with Bordeaux mixture to which has been added Paris green, which is a poison for 
biting insects and a preventive of blight. The best protection against injury is a vigorous and rapid growth of the young 
plants. 
Pick the fruit as soon as it is lar^e enough and before it begins to ripen, as the vines will cease setting fruit as soon as 
any seed begins to mature. In gathering for pickles, cut the stem instead of pulling the fruit off and be careful not to mar 
the fruit in any way, for if the skin be broken the pickles will not keep so well. 
We pay particular attention to growing and selecting the various strains so as to keep them pure and true to name. 
. An early and very productive variety. The vines are hardy and very vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters 
E-ariy Ulustcr of two or three. The fruits are short, thick, bright green, shading lighter at blossom end, crisp and tender. 
This sort is planted in many sections for i lie home garden. It is extensively used for a pickling cucumber as well as for slicing. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
P i Qi . This variety is known also as Early Frame It, is an early,bright 
ILariy onort Uircen green cucumber of medium size, very extensively used for slicing 
and pickling. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The fruits are straight, a little 
smaller at the ends, bright green in color, shading lighter at the blossom end. The flesh is? 
crisp and tender. The variety is extensively used f<*r the horn** garden. Our stock is very 
superior. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
c y E>* 1 1* An early maturing, very small, dark green cucumber, cylindrical, 
onow S ilCkling square ended, anti very popular with growers for small pickles. 
We have been growing this variety ourselves for several years, giving special attention 
to purity and uniformity of type and we believe the seed we offer meets in all respects the 
requirements of those who ’want an ideal bottle pickle. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
i • iir , r* i i r** i i* The fruits of this very desirable sort are of 
Unicago or Westerneld rickiing modi um length, tapering at each end. with 
very large and prominent spines. The color is deep green. This is a very prolific variety 
and one of the best for those who w ant crisp, coarsely spined pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
12 * | |. This is a very productive variety that is extensively grown for pick- 
DOSlOn i lCkling les. The vines are vigorous. The fruits are bright green, of medi¬ 
um size, very smooth and symmetrical. The fiesh is crisp and tender, 
superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 
Our seed is decidedly 
40c; Lb. $1.25 
_ D . - Tii is variety is between the Long and the Short Green, formings 
Jersey tickling long, slender, cylindrical deep green pickle which is very crisp and 
tender. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The mature fruits are usually about 
eight to nine inches in length. This sort is desirable for slicing as well as for pickling. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
i \x 7 i_* c • One of the best sorts for table use. The vines are vigorous. 
Early \wnite opine fruiting early and abundantly. The fruits are uniformly 
straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and when mature are usually 
about seven inches in length. The flesh Is crisp, tender and of excellent quality. The va¬ 
riety is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
A medium early white spined cucumber, more slender than Early White 
Arlington Spine and pointed at each end. The young fruits are crisp and tender. 
The mature fruits are bright deep green and are about seven inches in length, sometimes 
longer. This variety is extensively used for the home garden and for bulk pickles. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
A medium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, very dark green color 
Klondike and of excellent quality for slicing. The vines are very hardy and productive. 
The mature fruits when grown under favorable conditions are often about eight inches 
in length, and are uniform in size and shape. The color is very dark green, slightly striped 
at the ends. The dark green color is retained much longer and is affected less by the hot 
sun than any other sort with which we are familiar. Its uniform size and shape and 
splendid color are making this variety very popular as a shipping sort. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Klondike 
Fruits very deep green in color, rather long, averaging ten inches or 
Davis Perfect more in length, white spined, quite slender, symmetrical tapering 
slightly at both ends. Flesh is crisp, tender and of good quality. The seed cavity is small. 
The vines are very vigorous growing and quite productive, 
best sorts for shipping as it retains its attractive dark col( 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; V 4 Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Recommended as one of the 
color for a long time after picking. 
