GERMAIN’S CUCUMBERS 
Note—Prices listed are postpaid. 
Concombre, Fr. 
Cetriolo, Ital. 
Pepino, Sp. 
Gurken, Ger. 
CULTURE Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger of 
f r0 st is over and the ground is warm, because like 
all vine crops the seed is liable to rot unless proper conditions 
prevail. 
Cucumbers should be grown in every garden, for slicing for the 
table and small fruits for pickling. In most sections two plant¬ 
ings can be made. First, as early as the weather permits, second, 
the latter part of July or first of August. 
The early planting will produce cucumbers for table use and the 
late planting will give the best supply of young fruits for pickling 
purposes. Most varieties are ready for picking from 60 to 65 
days after planting. 
Sow 6 to 10 seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart. After all danger of pests are removed and 
you are sure of your plants, thin, leaving the three strongest. Cucumbers enjoy a light, 
sandy, rich soil. They should be planted one inch deep. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 
2 pounds, one acre. 
Health Properties 
of Cucumbers 
Calories per lb. 79 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins .8% 
Carbohydrates 3.1% 
Fats .2% 
Calcium .016% 
Iron .0003)% 
Lemon Cucumber 
I FMON This cucumber is quite distinct 
lcmui'i. from most varieties as the name 
indicates; it is the size and shape of a good 
sized lemon, color creamy white when at its 
best eating condition which turns yellow as 
it ripens. Makes a distinctive and very fine 
pickle when small and is the finest cucumber 
grown for slicing being very crisp and deli¬ 
cate and never turning bitter. For your own 
garden plant Lemon for the finest slicing 
cucumber you can grow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 
14 lb. 15c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
cadi v cadtmmi: After careful and repeat- 
tAKLT rvJKlUINfc. e( j trial in our trial 
grounds we are convinced that Early Fortune 
is the best all purpose main crop cucumber 
on our list, equally desirable for the home 
garden where a good quantity, crisp and 
tender cucumber is wanted or for shipping to 
distant markets. It is about 9 inches long 
of uniform diameter (2% inches) making it 
an ideal shape to pack and carry nicely. The 
color is a deep attractive green with white 
spines. Seed cavity small, flesh very crisp 
and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. 
$1.50. 
BOSTON PICKLING. ^, n cln f r jLiSty kl rfuite 
weigh about 1 14 lbs., 6 inches long and 2% 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 
50c; 1 lb. $1.50. 
PlAUic ppDpcf'T A favorite with market 
rcurc^i. g ar <j ene rs and shippers. 
Long, slim and dark green, holding its color 
well to maturity. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs., 
are 10 inches long and 2% inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50. 
Kl ONDIKF Another good white spined va- 
muinuirc. riety medium length, very dark 
color and fine quality. Vine vigorous and 
productive. Fruits weigh about 114 lbs., 714 
inches long and 214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50. 
A very rampant 
grower good for 
trellis, fruits long deep russet, and of excel¬ 
lent quality, weigh 2 lbs., 8 to 9 inches long 
and 214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
An excellent variety 
for the home gardener 
and also for the market gardener. Very 
mild in flavor, attractive bright yellow in 
color, and 6 to 7 inches long. We advise 
giving this recent introduction a trial. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 30c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. 
SALAD CUCUMBER. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. 
Medium size and 
season good for 
pickles or slicing. Fruits about 614 inches 
long and 214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50. 
Cucumber 
Early Fortune 
Cucumber Klondike 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN. 
Quite distinct from 
other cucumbers, 
vine resembles watermelon, fruits small (2 
inches long, 1 inch in diameter), oval, used 
only for pickles when very small, very pro¬ 
lific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. 
An early variety es¬ 
pecially good for 
home growing. Fruit about seven inches long, 
cylindrical, medium green and very firm and 
crisp. A sure yielder and highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb. 
$1.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN (Longfellow type). 
One of the best for all purposes—fruits long 
and slender, seed cavity small, quality un¬ 
equalled. In accordance with our policy to 
offer only the best improved types, we have 
selected this recent development which is far 
superior to the old Long Green strain. Fruits 
weigh 214 lbs., are 12 to 15 inches long and 
214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
PROTECT YOUR CUCUMBERS BY 
USING HOTKAPS 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily set out in quan¬ 
tity over seed or growing plants. They guard against rain, 
frost, cold, wind, hail, birds and insects, and maintain per¬ 
fect mulch. Growth is forced and yield is increased 10 to 
25 per cent. Crops mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier, and bring 
premium prices. Prices; 1,000 for $9.75; 250 package with setter 
and tamper, $3.65; 100 package with setter and tamper, $2.40; 
steel setter, $1.50; Garden setter, 50c. Postage extra. 
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