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Davis’ Perfect 
For a succession continue planting at intervals. Fruits should not be 
to ripen, as this diminishes productiveness. For pickles, plant in late June 
One ounce will plant about 50 hills. 
CUCUMBERS 
Culture .—Cucumbers flour¬ 
ish best in rich, warm, 
loamy soil. When the weath¬ 
er 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 plants appear 
above the surface they should 
be diligently watched and 
protected against the ravages 
of many insect enemies. 
This may be effectively ac¬ 
complished 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, 
left on the plants long enough 
and first week in July. 
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. 75c., 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
Danish Pickling. A new variety of considerable 
rnerit 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., 34 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. 30c., lb. 85c.; 5 lbs, or more, per 
lb. 75c. 
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. 30c., lb. 75c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
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. 30c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 75c. 
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. 10c., 34 
lb. 30c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs or more, per lb. 75c, 
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. 30c., lb. 80c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 75c. 
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., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 65c. 
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 sheer. Oz. 10c. 
34 lb. 30c., lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
Improved Early White Spine. A popular, 
standard variety, producing an early cropr’of 
smooth, light green Cucumbers, tender 
and crisp, and highly esteemed for either 
family use, marketing or pickling when 
small. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. 75c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
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 excellent sweet pickles. Oz. 10c.,, 
34 lb. 35c., lb. 75c.; 5 lbs. or more,, 
per lb. 65c. 
Extra Long White Spine 
