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ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., NEWARK, N. J. 
CUCUMBERS 
One ounce will plant SO hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre in hills, 5 pounds in drills 
LONGFELLOW. This remarkably fine outdoor variety produces long, slender, dark green 
-- Cucumbers that have the appearance of, and command the same high 
market prices as fine-quality hothouse Cucumbers. The fruits are at perfection when 10 
inches long and 2 inches in diameter, and when near full maturity are from 12 to 14 inches 
long and 234 inches in diameter. Longfellow is a White Spine type but is very smooth, 
evenly surfaced, and almost entirely colored a rich very dark green. They are ideal for pack¬ 
ing in fancy flat boxes and retain their dark green color when shipped to distant markets. 
It is less subject to plant-diseases than many other sorts. The vines are quite productive. 
FORBES STRAIGHT PACK. Under good culture and favorable conditions will give 
-- a crop that will compare favorably with the best in¬ 
door Cucumber as to size, color, and finish. It will average 
12 inches in length, is a beautiful dark green, almost spine¬ 
less, and will keep its color under the leaves for several 
days. It is adapted for packing in flats. 
CLARK’S SPECIAL. An outstanding main-crop, dark green, 
smooth, white spine variety, 9 inches long and very uniform. 
It holds its color and firmness well for shipping. 
DAVIS PERFECT. The dark green extends to the tips of the 
fruits. They grow 9 inches long and hold color and brittle¬ 
ness long after being cut. Excellent for resisting disease. 
Early Fortune. Early, very productive and disease-resistant. 
The fruits grow 9 inches long and 234 inches in diameter, 
slightly tapering; flesh white, very firm and crisp; color 
rich, dark green which does not fade when shipped. 
THE “FORBES” PROLIFIC WHITE SPINE. For vigor, 
earJiness, uniform size of fruit, heavy cropping from the 
start, and fine, dark green color from end to end it has no 
equal. Fruits are 8 to 9 inches long, nicely tapered off at 
each end. Is earlier than other White Spine varieties, will 
stand the hot sun better, and yield more early fruit. 
Long Green Improved. The vigorous vines bear slender, 
dark green fruits, 12 to 15 inches long. The bulk of the 
crop matures late. This variety is largely grown for pickles. 
National Pickling. This very superior strain, introduced 
by the National Pickier’s Association, is the best of its class. 
Noted for its uniformity and productiveness. Black-spined 
deep green fruits which hold their color. 
CUCUMBERS 
Oz. 
J€lb. 
Lb. 
10 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Boston Pickling. 
$0 15 
$0 35 
$1 
10 
$10 
00 
$90 
Clark’s Special. 
15 
35 
1 
10 
10 
00 
Davis Perfect. 
15 
35 
1 
10 
10 
00 
90 
Early Fortune. 
15 
35 
I 
10 
10 
00 
90 
Early Green Prolific. 
The “Forbes” Prolific W.S. 
15 
35 
1 
10 
10 
00 
15 
40 
1 
25 
11 
50 
100 
Forbes Straight Pack. 
15 
35 
1 
10 
10 
00 
90 
Klondike. 
15 
40 
1 
25 
11 
50 
Longfellow. 
25 
65 
2 
00 
18 
50 
170 
Long Green Improved... . 
20 
55 
I 
75 
T6 
00 
70 
Milwaukee Long Green. . 
15 
30 
90 
8 
00 
National Pickling. 
Woodruff’s Hybrid. 
15 
35 
1 
10 
10 
00 
90 
20 
55 
1 
75 
16 
00 
145 
The “Forbes” Prolific White Spine L 
% natural size 
National Pickling 
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