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PLANT “PERFECTION SPINE” CUCUMBER 
Stays Green Cucumber 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN 
The standard late sort. A very heavy 
cropper; the fruits are very long, often twelve 
to fourteen inches when mature. They are 
uniformly slender, tapering towards the stem 
and of a beautiful dark green color. The 
flesh is very firm and crisp and has a distinc- 
tive, fine flavor. It is the standard sort for 
slicing and is very largely used for pickles. 
Pkt., 5c; 16 oz., 15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; 
lb., #3.00. 
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER 
Is quite early and very productive; medium 
size and of a pale green color, turning to a 
brownish yellow when ripe. Produces the 
fruits in clusters, good quality and flavor. 
Pkt., 5c; 16 oz., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; 
lb., #2.25. 
EARLY FRAME OR SHORT GREEN 
Excellent both for table use and for 
pickling. Vigorous and productive. The 
fruits are straight, a little smaller at the ends, 
bright green in color. The flesh is crisp and 
tender. Pkt., 5c; 16 oz., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 
65c; lb., #2.25. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING 
The strong vines throwing out numerous 
tendrils can be trained upon a trellis or poles. 
The cucumbers are from twelve to sixteen 
inches in length. The flesh is pure white, 
crisp and of mild flavor. Pkt., 10c; Yz oz., 
15c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., #2.50. 
CHICAGO PICKLING 
This is a very productive variety extensively 
grown and used by pickling establishments. 
Medium length, pointed at each end, has 
large prominent black spines, color dark 
green. Pkt., 5c; 16 oz., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 
65c; lb., #2.25. 
JERSEY PICKLING 
This splendid variety is of uniform size, 
shape and color. The vines are vigorous. 
The fruits are deep green, of medium size, 
very smooth and symmetrical. The flesh is 
crisp and tender at all stages. Pkt., 5c; 16 oz., 
10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., #2.25. 
WEST INDIAN GHERKIN, 
OR BURR 
Exclusively grown for pickling; it is the 
smallest of all varieties and should be picked 
while young and tender, and put in salt water 
until required for pickling. Pkt., 10c; 16 oz., 
15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c; lb., #3.00. 
LEMON CUCUMBER 
A delightful variety for your home garden. 
Fine for slicing, salads or pickling. Flesh is 
white and has a peculiar sweet flavor quite 
distinct from other varieties. Pkt., 10c; 16 oz., 
15c; oz., 30c; 14 lb., 90c. 
CRESS 
CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS 
Extensively used as a small salad. Sow 
thickly in rows one foot apart. Frequent 
sowings should be made as it quickly runs to 
seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
WATER CRESS 
Can be easily grown along the edges of 
shallow running streams. The leaves and 
stalks are used as a salad. Pkt., 10c; 16 oz., 
20c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., #1.15. 
DANDELION 
For early greens sow in July, allowing it to 
winter over. Sow in rows one foot apart and 
thin the plants to 5 inches in the rows. Can 
also be sown in the spring in same manner. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet. 
CULTIVATED, OR FRENCH COMMON 
A decided improvement on the wild dande- 
lion. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; lb., #2.50. 
IMPROVED THICK LEAVED 
A selected variety, unsurpassed in thick¬ 
ness of leaf and deep green color. Pkt., 10c; 
16 oz., 25c; oz., 50c; 14 lb., #1.75; lb., #6.00. 
ITALIAN DANDELION 
A favorite vegetable in Italy. The main 
sprout when cut produces numerous green 
shoots which can be cooked like asparagus 
and served either hot or cold. Pkt., 10c; 16 
oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 80c; lb., #2.75. 
