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CUCUMBERS 
Davis’ Perfect Cucumber 
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. 
The fruits should not be left on the 
plants long enough to ripen, as this 
diminishes their productiveness. 
For pickles, plant in late June and 
the 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. Also 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., 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, and 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., 14 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., 341b. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 65c. 
Extra Long White Spine. The 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. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 
65c. 
Extra Early Russian. An exceptionally’ early 
variety, and planted chiefly for pickles. The 
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., 341b. 25c., lb. 65c.; 5 lbs. 
or more, per lb. 60c. 
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., 34 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., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
Peerless White Spine. Medium-early, and one 
of the best for either slicing or pickling. A fine, 
handsome type of the White Spine Cucumber. 
Fruit dark green when young, of moderate length, 
crisp and tender. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 65c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 60c. 
Thorburn’s Everbearing.. This unique and highly 
meritorious, pickling variety is a favorite every¬ 
where. It is undoubtedly one of the best sorts to 
handle where extra small Cucumbers of good 
quality are required for pickling purposes. The 
vines are of sturdy growth and enormously pro¬ 
ductive, bearing until halted by frost. Oz. 10c., 
H lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
Fordhook Famous. Gardeners who have tried 
this elegant table Cucumber are enthusiastic in 
its praise. It is of the White Spine type, retain¬ 
ing its beautiful dark green color for a long time. 
The thick flesh is a greenish white, firm, crisp and 
of exquisite flavor. Valuable for both slicing 
and pickling. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 70c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 65c. 
Gherkin, or Burr. A distinct, small-fruited va¬ 
riety, used for pickling only, generally in mixed 
pickles. The oval fruits, 2 to 3 inches in length, 
are closely covered with spines. The vines are 
somewhat slender, but of thrifty growth and are 
often trained on fences, trellises and stone walls. 
Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. or more, per 
lb. 90c. 
