VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 
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BOSTON PICKLING CLASH 
Sometimes called Green Prolific. Noted for its earliness and productivity. Continues to 
be one of our most popular pickling varieties. 
FRUIT —6 inches long, 23^ inches in diameter, short, quite smooth, uniformly developed 
with only a slight taper, black-spined, medium dark green. 
CHICAGO PICKLING CLEAT 
The most widely known of the pickling varieties. It is extremely early and develops so it 
may also be used for slicing. A very hardy, vigorous, prolific vine. 
FRUIT— 6 T 2 inches long and 23^ inches in diameter, square-ended, few black spines, 
uniform in size, most attractive medium green in color. 
DAVIS PERFECT CLEFT 
A fine old, popular sort; an excellent shipper and also good in the home and market gar¬ 
den. Often grown in greenhouses. Highly productive. 
FRUIT—10 inches long and 2^2 inches in diameter,- general shape is long, smooth, 
slender, and tapering to both ends. White spines, few seeds, fine white 
flesh, deep green color in slicing stage. 
DELTUS CLOWN 
This variety represents a high standard of quality. It is a most desirable slicer and highly 
admired by many growers for greenhouse forcing. Holds its crisp, seedless period for a 
longer time than the average cucumber. 
FRUIT —10 inches long and 3 inches in diameter, smooth, white-spined, rounded ends; 
white, firm flesh; deep, dark-green color. 
EARLY FORTUNE CLICK 
An excellent cucumber for long-distance shipping as it holds its dark green color and 
firmness for a long period. A very prolific, uniform, and attractive sort that makes a fine 
slicer for early market. 
FRUIT—9 inches long and 2^2 inches in diameter, slightly tapering ends, smooth, white- 
spined, tender, delicate-flavored flesh, deep rich green color. 
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER CLIFF 
Popular as a pickling variety or an extremely early slicer. It often sets fruit in clusters. 
FRUIT—53^2 inches long and 2^2 inches in diameter, chunky shape, skin smooth with 
medium number of black spines, medium green in color. 
EARLY SHORT GREEN or EARLY FRAME CLIMB 
An old, large type, pickling variety that is suitable either for pickling or slicing. 
FRUIT—7 inches long and 23^ inches in diameter, black-spined; shape is blunt or square- 
ended; uniform-sized, bright medium green, particularly firm and crisp. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE CLING 
This is a well-known slicing variety most popular for the home garden. 
FRUIT—7 inches long and 23^2 inches in diameter, white-spined, slightly tapered but 
blunt, medium dark green, and good keeper. 
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE or EXTRA LONG CLOCK 
A medium late variety which is one of the longer types and very attractive. Highly pro¬ 
ductive sort that serves as an all-purpose variety. 
FRUIT —11 inches long and 23^ inches in diameter, handsome, long, white-spined, 
smooth-skinned, uniformly shaped, white and crisp-fleshed, dark green colored. 
GHERKIN or BURR (WEST INDIA GHERKIN) CUBIT 
A small, oval sort that is generally used for pickles. A distinct species that is very prolific 
and serves excellently for its purpose. 
FRUIT —2 inches long and 1 inch in diameter, thickly covered with prickly spines, uniform, 
medium green color. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING CLOTH 
A unique variety that is used for climbing to cover fences and trellises. A hardy, vigorous 
growing cucumber that produces good slicers. Character-like markings on ripe fruits 
account for the name “Japanese.” 
FRUIT—9 inches long and 23^ inches in diameter, black-spined, deep green color, of good 
quality in slicing stage. 
KLONDIKE CLOUD 
Valuable as a long-distance shipping variety as it holds its color and firmness well. 
Medium early in season and known for its ability to withstand adverse weather con¬ 
ditions. 
FRUIT— 73^2 inches long and 23^ inches in diameter, slightly tapering ends, smooth, 
white-spined, uniformly developed, dark green in color. 
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