D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
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CUCUMBER 
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 anv rich 
garden soil. Plant the seed not over an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each 
wav 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 shovelful or more of well-rotted manure which should 
be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit every sixth or eightli 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. 
When 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 with 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 
free.lv. We spray our fields, at intervals of ten days through the 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 large 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 Snows Pickling 
keep them pure and true to name. 
Faflir fillets An early and very productive variety. The vines are hardy and 
E-ariy Cluster very vigorous, bearing fruits in clusters 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 the home garden. It is extensively used for 
a pickling cucumber as well as for slicing. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 
Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Early 
Qi . p This variety is known also as Early Frame. It is an early, 
brightjgreen 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 
for the home garden. Our stock is very superior. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
c ’ P* 1 1* An early maturing, very small, dark green cucumber, cylindri- 
3nOW S JriCKling cal, square ended, and 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 s**ed we offer 
meets in all respects the requirements of those who want an ideal bottle pickle. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
• \\r . r* i j d* l 1* The fruits of this very desirable sort 
l^IllCa.££0 Or W esterr lelcl Jr lCkling are of medium 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 want crisp, coarsely spined pickles. 
Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
D P* 1 1* This is a very productive variety that is extensively grown for 
ooston r lCkling pickles. The vines are vigorous. The fruits are bright green, 
of medium size, very smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is crisp and tender. Our 
seed is decidedly superior to much that is offered. Pkt. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
I P* 11* This variety is between the Long and the Short Green, forming 
J ersey i lCkling a 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. 8c, 2 for 15c. (Packets only) 
i? 1 C * One of the best sorts for table use. The vines are vigor- 
Lariy White opine ous, fruiting early and abundantly. The fruits are uni¬ 
formly straight, dark green, fairly well covered with white spines and when ma¬ 
ture are usually about seven inches in length. The flesh is crisp, tender and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. The variety is much used for the home garden and market. Pkt. 8c, 
2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
. !• A medium early white spined cucumber, more slender than Early 
Arlington White 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
j«i A medium early, white spined cucumber of handsome, very dark green 
Klondike color 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. 8c, 2 for 15c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.50 
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