Burpee’s Cucumbers 
, , 1 <=n™;n(r nf Cucumbers after all danger of frost has passed to supply fruits for summer use, and a second 
Make your first sowing° , , to furnish Cucumbers for fall use. Pickling Cucumbers usually are sown during mid¬ 
sowing m ^ June or Mi Lants 100 hills' and 1 lb. of seed is needed to plant one acre. Most varieties mature in about 
l^oTo dS ” r Improved Long Green needs 70 days and West India Gherkin 80 days. 
383 Burpee’s Fordhook White Spine O 
Attractive fruits, 10 in. long, with a rich dark green skin and white lines running from the blossom-end 
toward the center of the fruit. It is a productive variety, splendid for pickling purposes while the 
fruits are young, and unexcelled for slicing when fully grown The flesh is pure white tender yet 
firm, and has an appetizing crisp flavor. Equally valuable to home gardeners and market growers. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 60^; V 2 lb. 85*f; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60, 10 lbs. $12.00. 
381 Arlington White Spine tractive, 
long, straight, quite thick Cucumber of a rich dark green 
color. Measures 8 in. long and 2]A in. thick, with square, 
blocky ends. The flesh is white, crisp, and solid. Very early 
and extremely productive. An old favorite. Pkt. 5?! ; oz.20£, 
4 ozs. 50<G i / 2 lb. 75?!; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 
10 lbs. $ 10 . 00 . 
384 Black Diamond Here is a Cucumber 
that every grower should give a thorough trial. The beautiful 
thick fruits are 8 in. long and have a rich deep green skm. 
The flesh is pure white, refreshing and tasty. It is of the 
finest quality. Grows well almost everywhere. Pkt. 10£; 
oz. 20)G 4 ozs. 60(5; V 2 lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 
5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $ 12 . 00 . 
385 Extra-Long White Spine or 
Larger than Davis’ Perfect, with fruits 
evergreen n jn _ j ong and in- thick. Pure 
white, juicy, crisp flesh which retains its freshness exception¬ 
ally long. A very productive variety. Pkt. 10?;; oz. 20^; 
4 ozs. 50?f; y 2 lb. 75jG lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 
10 lbs. $ 10 . 00 . 
399 London or Improved Long Green 
A black spine variety, more or less warted, with fruits 12 to 
14 in. long. Beautiful glossy green skin and pure white, 
solid flesh. Extremely popular with home gardeners. Pkt. 10i ; 
oz. 20?;; 4 ozs. 65?;; V 2 lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 2 lbs. $3.20; 
5 lbs. $7.70; 10 lbs. $14.00. 
. 11 An extra long variety of finest 
404 Longfellow quality, usually 12 in. long and 
2 J -3 in. thick. Color is rich dark green which lasts well 
An enormous yielder of uniform fruits of very attrac¬ 
tive appearance, which makes it a popular market 
varietv. Pkt. 10?;; oz. 25^; 4 ozs. 75?i; 
i / 2 lb. $1.15; lb. $2 00; 2 lbs. $3.70; 
5 lbs. $9.00; 10 lbs. $17.00. 
Burpee’s Seeds are sent Post¬ 
paid up to 10 lbs. of a variety 
374 Burpee’s Sunnybrook © 
A distinct new Cucumber with vigorous vines producing an 
abundance of Cucumbers, measuring 9 in. or more in length 
and 2 % in. in diameter—not quite as thick as most other 
varieties. Very straight, holding its dark green color longer 
than most sorts. Its white, crisp flesh is solid and tender. 
Pkt. 15?;; oz. 40?;; 4 ozs. $1.20; >/ 2 lb. $2.20; lb. $4.00; 
2 lbs. $7.45; 5 lbs. $18.00; 10 lbs. $34.00. 
• » ¥-» c _a. A shapely white spine 
400 Davis’ Perfect Cucumber, 10 in. long 
and 2 yi in. thick in the middle, slightly tapering at both 
ends. The skin is a rich deep green and the flesh is pure 
white, solid, brittle, and tasty. Its eating qualities are ex¬ 
cellent, due to its thickness and the lack of seeds. Pkt. 10?;; 
oz. 20?;; 4 ozs. 60?i; V 2 lb. 85?;; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 
5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00. 
rp, at - » A white spine variety grown 
403 A ne IVirDy Widely in the South. We offer 
it in the introducer's packets. Fruits 8 in. long, dark green. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?;; 4 ozs. 60?;; V 2 lb. 85?;; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00. 
388 Woodruff’s Hybrid SfinS 
rich green color and plenty of showy white spines. The dark 
green color lasts for a week or more, making it a fine shipper. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c ; 4 ozs. 60c; ., 
1/2 lb. 85?;; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. 
$6.60; 10 lbs. 
$ 12 . 00 . 
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Fordhook 
Famous O 
Extra Long, Attractive, 
Dark Green Fruits 
This is the largest Cucumber belonging 
to the white spine type. The attractive, 
well-shaped fruits are thick in the center 
and taper slightly toward the ends, as shown 
in the picture. They grow 14 in. long and meas¬ 
ure in. in diameter where they are thickest. 
The dark green skin retains its rich color until the 
fruits are ripened. When over-ripe, they turn 
almost white. Crisp white flesh. Small seed 
cavity. Pkt. 10d; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; V 2 1T>. 85 gf ; 
lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60; 10 lbs. $12.00. 
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