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D. M . 
FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALO CUE . 
CUCUMBER 
This is one of the vegetables that can be grown to perfection by any one who can control a few sq 11 are yaj*ds of reasonably go<, 
oil that is fully exposed to the sun. Every family should be supplied from its own garden, since the fruit is so niucn oettei wh* 
soil tnat is ruuy exposed to the sun. Every..._ - 
gathered fresh from the vines as desired for use than it is in the more or less wilted con¬ 
dition 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 gar¬ 
den 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 shovelful or more of well-rotted manure which should 
be well mixed with the soil. Many growers omit every sixth or eighth row, thus form¬ 
ing 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 dust¬ 
ing the plants with fine road earth. Tobacco dust and plaster may be used with impun¬ 
ity. 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 the season, with Bordeaux mixture to 
which has been added Paris green, which is a poison for biting insects and a preven¬ 
tive 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. 
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Snows Pickling 
We pay particular attention to growing and selecting the various strains 
so as to keep them pure and true to name. 
Boston Pickung 
w- i . An early and very produt 
t-arly duster tive variety. The vi n . 
are hardy and very vigorous, bearing frui: 
in clusters of two or three. The fruits a: 
short, thick, bright green, shading lighten 
blossom end, crisp and tender. This sort; 
planted in many sections for the home ga 
den. It is extensively used for a pieklit 
cucumber as well as for slicing. Pkt. 5 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; l / 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
17 l cl . r* This variety 
h,ariy bhort Careen known also i 
Early Frame. It is an early, bright gree 
cucumber of medium size, very extensive; 
used for slicing and pickling. "The vines a: 
very vigorous and productive. The fruits a- 
straight, a little smaller at the ends, brig! 
green in color, shading lighter at the blosso; 
end. The flesh is crisp and tender. T1 
variety is extensively used for the lion 
garden. Our stock is Very superior. Pkt 5 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Snow’s Pickling 
cucumber, cylindrical, square ended, ai 
very popular with growers for small pickle 
We have been growing this variety ourselv> 
for several years, giving special attention t 
purity and uniformity of type and we belie' 
the seed we offer meets in all respects tl 
requirements of those who want an ide 
bottle pickle. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25 
V 4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
Chicago or Westerfield The frui 
_ of this ver 
Pickling desirable sort are of meditn 
6 length, tapering at each end. wit 
very large and prominent spines. The col 
is deep green. Thi*a i« n iro*-,r « 
. v This is a very prolific Vi 
nety and one of the best for those who wai 
crisp, coarsely spined pickles. Pkt. 5 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; l / 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
Boston Pickling 
tensively grown for pickles. The vines ar 
vigorous. The fruits are bright green, c 
medium size, very smooth and symmetrica 
The flesh is crisp and tender. Our seed is <!• 
eidedlv superior to much that is ofiVrec 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; V 4 Lb. 30< 
Lb. $ 1.00 
_ This variety is betwee; 
Jersey ruckling the Long and the Shot 
Green, forming a Tong, slender, cvlindrici 
deep green pickle which is very crisp at 
tender. The vines are very vigorous ao 
productive. The mature fruits are usuall 
about eight to nine inches in length Thi 
sort is desirable for slicing as well as fo 
pickling. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20( 
V 4 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
