401 Early Fortune Cucumber O 
A white spine Cucumber, highly valued on account of its disease 
resistance and rich dark green fruits that ship well to distant markets. 
The flesh is pure white and has a firm and crisp texture. The 
flavor is most delicious. Fully grown fruits measure 9 in. long 
and 2% in. thick. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 154 ozs. 45?!; l/ 2 lb. 65?!; 
lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
410 Burpee’s White Wonder 
While this is a most interesting variety, it also is a first-class 
Cucumber of highest quality. The fruits are pure white from 
the time they begin to form and remain white until ripe; 
7 in. long and 2% in. thick. It is primarily a home garden 
variety. Pkt. 10ft; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 50?!; l/ 2 lb. 80?!; 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
413 English Frame J his ’? a special type of 
° Cucumber belonging to the 
white spine class. It is sometimes offered under the name 
of Telegrata and has been specially bred for forcing in the 
greenhouse. The fruits are 18 to 24 in. long and weigh 
over 10 lbs. each. Pkt. 25?!; oz. $1.20; 4 ozs. $3.60; 
Vi lb. $6.60; lb. $12.00. 
375 Everbearing o 
Early 
Fortune 
406 Japanese Climbing ber b oTdimbTng habTt’ 
Suitable for covering fences and trellises. Deep green skin 
when ripe, and mild, white flesh. The fully developed 
Cucumbers grow 9 in. long and 2K in. thick. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 50?!; i/ 2 lb. 75?!; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
374 Burpee’s Sunnybrook o 
Distinct new Cucumber with vigorous vines producing an 
abundance of Cucumbers, measuring 9 in. or more in length 
and 2X in. in diameter—not quite so 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. 
400 Davis’ Perfect ? hap ®L y . whi , te spine . Ca “ 
ber, 10 in. long and 2y 2 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 excellent, due to its thick¬ 
ness and the lack of seeds. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15£; 4 ozs. 45?!; 
Vz lb. 70?!; lb. $1.20; 2 lbs. $2.20; 5 lbs. $5.30. 
If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the plants will 
continue to bear throughout the season. When fully grown, 
the fruits are 5 in. long and about \]/ 2 in. thick. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 40?!; % lb. 60?!; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
388 Woodruff’s Hybrids Straight, attractive, 
* 9 in. long, rich green 
color and plenty of showy white spines. The dark green color 
lasts for a week or more, making it valuable for shipping. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 45?!; >/ 2 lb. 70?!; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
Cucumber Collections 
These collections contain what we believe to be the 
best three White Spine varieties. They are: Burpee’s 
Fordhook White Spine, Early Fortune, and 
Fordhook Famous. 
7006 One Pkt. each (value 30?i) for 2XH 
7008 One Oz. each (value 55^) for 35d 
EXTRA CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
395 Fordhook Pickling O 
A remarkable grower, producing handsome Cucumbers 
which remain green for a long period. The fruits taper at 
both ends and have the warts and knobs so much desired 
in Pickles. When fully grown the fruits are 8 in. long and 
3 in. thick with firm, solid flesh which is crisp and has an 
excellent flavor. Makes good dill and mustard Pickles. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 60?!; y 2 lb. 85?!; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
390 Chicago Pickling 
Grow 7 in. long and 2]A in. thick. Enormously productive. 
The fruits are of even size, square-ended and disease- 
resistant. They have a rich dark green skin. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 40?!; */ 2 lb. 60?!; lb. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
371 Early Green Cluster 
Short, chunky fruits, 6 by 2 % in., with juicy crisp white 
flesh. The fruits are borne in clusters in the center of the 
plants. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 35£; V 2 lb. 55?!; lb. 90?!; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
377 Extra-Early Green Prolific 
The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 2]/i in. thick when 
fully grown. They are exceptionally uniform in size and 
shape. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 35?!; y 2 lb. 55?!; Ib. 90?<; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
402 Heinz Pickling 
Always of ideal shape and dark green color. A heavy 
yielder of fine, uniform fruits, about 6 in. long and 2 in. 
thick. Pkt. 10)!; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 40?!; */z Ib. 60?!; Ib. $1.00; 
2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
407 National Pickling 
Rich, dark green, straight and symmetrical fruits, rather 
blunt at each end. Early, and can be used when quite 
small. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 45?!; y 2 Ib. 65?!; lb. $1.10; 
2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
409 West India Gherkin 
The true Gherkin, producing an astonishingly large crop of 
small fruits, 2 to 3 in. in length and about lyZ in. thick. 
The skin is bright green and thickly set with short spines. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 50?!; y 2 lb. 80£; lb. $1.35; 
2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
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