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CUCUMBERS 
Culture .—Cucumbers flourish best 
in rich, warm, loamy soil. When the 
weather has become thoroughly 
settled and warm plant in hills 
4 to 5 feet apart each way, putting 
10 to 12 seeds in each hill. As 
seedlings appear above the surface 
they should be diligently watched 
and protected against the ravages 
of many insect enemies. This 
may be effectively accomplished 
by sprinkling land plaster, ashes, 
tobacco dust or other insecticide on 
the hills when moist from rain or 
dew. Finally, thin the young plants 
to four to each hill. For a succes¬ 
sion continue planting at intervals. 
Fruits should not be left on the 
plants long enough to ripen, as this diminishes pro¬ 
ductiveness. For pickles, plant in late June and first 
week of July. One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
Boston Pickling. A favorite with those who 
appreciate a pickling “cuke” of superior quality. 
The fruit is medium long, rich green in color, crisp 
and tender. Useful for slicing. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 
25c., lb. 65c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Danish Pickling. A new variety of considerable 
merit and bids fair to become a leader of its 
kind. Vines are thrifty and bear abundantly 
medium-sized pickling Cucumbers; also good for 
slicing. Oz. 10c., % lb. 30c., lb. $1.10; 5 lbs. or 
more, per lb. $1.00. 
Davis’ Perfect. This is an excellent variety for 
forcing under glass as well as for growing out of 
doors ; the vines are exceedingly prolific. The 
Cucumbers are fairly long, handsome and 
regular in form and of a beautiful, glossy, green 
color; while the solid flesh is of superb quality. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c„; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. 65c. 
Early Cluster. One of the old strains and exten¬ 
sively planted in some sections. An abundant 
bearer, the fruits generally setting in clusters. 
When small they are desirable for pickling. Good 
quality and flavor. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 65c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Extra Early Long Green. Resembles Improved 
Long Green in growth and shape. About two 
weeks earlier. Excellent variety for early pickles 
and slicing. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 65c. 
Hills Forcing White Spine Cucumber 
Extra Long White Spine. Vines are vigorous, 
with heavy foliage, and yield in great profusion 
long, slim fruits. Dark green when young; ten¬ 
der and brittle. Fine for pickles. Oz. lOc., 34 
lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
Extra Early Russian. Exceptionally early var¬ 
iety, and planted chiefly for pickles. Vines are 
very productive and the fruits, which usually set 
in pairs, are small and of good quality. Oz. 10c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb, 65c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Green Prolific. Largely grown for Use by pickle 
manufacturers. Dark green, of superior quality, 
and produced in great abundance on strong-grow¬ 
ing vines. Oz. 10c., )4 lb. 25c., lb. 65c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 60c. 
Hills Forcing White Spine. One of the best and 
choicest white spine varieties, holding its dark 
green color until maturity. Of uniform shape, 
good for forcing, and a superior slicer. Oz. 10c., 
34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
Improved Early White Spine. A popular, 
standard variety, producing an early crop of 
smooth, light green Cucumbers, tender and crisp, 
and highly esteemed for either family use, market¬ 
ing or pickling when small. Oz. 10c., *4 lb. 25c., 
lb. 65c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Improved Long Green. A healthy, vigorous 
grower, and a very free producer. Fruits dark 
green, tender, brittle and of fine flavor. The 
small Cucumbers are very generally used for 
. pickling, while the more mature ones make excel¬ 
lent sweet pickles. Oz. 10c., f4 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 
5 lbs. or more,, per lb. 65c. 
Davis’ Perfect Cucumber 
