401 Early Fortune Cucumber O 
White spine Cucumber, highly valued on account of its disease resistance and rich dark green fruits 
that ship well to distant markets. The flesh is pure white and has a firm and crisp texture. The 
flavor is most delicious. Fully grown fruits measure 9 in. long and in. thick, tapering slightly 
toward the ends. Holds its color well, so is excellent for home and market as well as for pickles. 
Pkt. lOft; oz. 20c; 4 ozs. 50<; y^ lb. 75;;!; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
385 Extra-Long White Spine or Evergreen Larger than Davis’ Perfect, 
^ r fruits 11 in. long and 
in. thick. Pure white, juicy, crisp flesh. Very productive. .\ great blight resister. 
Pkt. lOcf; oz. 20;^; 4 ozs. 50;;;; 1/2 lb. 75ft; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
413 English Frame 
410 Burpee’s White Wonder 
While this is a most interesting variety, it also 
is a first-class Cucumber of highest quality. 
The fruits are pure white from the time they 
begin to form anc^ remain white until ripe; 
7 in. long and I'/i in. thick. It is primarily a 
home garden variety. Pkt. lOp; oz. 20«t; 
4 oz*. 55«t; 1/2 Ib. 80^; lb. $1.40; 
2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 
Special type of 
Cucumber be¬ 
longing to the white .spine class. It is some¬ 
times offered under the name of Telegraph 
Long Green; has been specially bred for forc¬ 
ing in the greenhouse. Fruits are 18 to 24 in. 
long and weigh over 10 lbs. each. Pkt. 25ff; 
oz. $1.20; 4 ozs. $3.60; y% lb. $8.60; 
lb. $12.00. 
406 Japanese Climbing »^ck 
® s p 1 n e 
Cucumber of climbing habit. Suitable for 
covering fences and trellises. Deep green skin 
when ripe, and mild, white flesh. The fully 
dev’eloped Cucumbers grow 9 in. long and 
lYi in. thick. Pkt. lOff; oz. 20f!; 
4 ozs. 55p; V 2 lb. SOfi; lb. $1.40; 
2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 
374 Burpee’s Sunnybrook o 
Distinct new Cucumber with vigorous vines 
producing an abundance of Cucumbers, meas¬ 
uring 10 in. or more in length and 2Y in. in 
diameter—not quite so thick as others. Very 
straight, holding its dark green color longer 
than most Cucumbers. Its white, crisp flesh 
is solid and tender. Pkt. 15fi; oz. 40^; 
4 ozs. $1.15; y 2 lb. $1.90; lb. $3.50; 
2 lbs. $6.50; 5 lbs. $15.75. 
409 West India Gherkin 
true 
Gherkin, producing an astonishingly large 
crop of small, burr-like fruits, 2 to 3 in. in 
length and about 1 Y in. thick. The skin is 
bright green and thickly set with short knobs. 
Pkt. lOj^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 60(^; V 2 lb. 900; 
lb. $1.60; 2 lbs. $2.95; 5 lbs. $7.05. 
388 Woodruff’s Hybrids straight, 
cl L t r cl c - 
tive, 9 in. long, rich green color and plenty of 
showy white spines. The dark green color 
lasts for a week or more, making it valuable 
for shipping. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
1/2 Ib. 700; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
400 Davis’ Perfect 
Shapely white spine Cucumber, 
10 in. long and 2Y in. thick in the 
middle, slightly tapering at both ends. The skin is a rich deep 
green and the flesh is pure white, solid, brittle, and tasty. Its 
eating qualities are excellent, due to its thickness and the lack of 
seeds. Retains its color for a long time after being picked; this 
makes it v'aluable for market and shipping as well as for home use. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Early 
Fortune 
Explanation of 
White Spine and Black Spine 
In descriptions of Cucumbers, we refer 
to “White Spine’’ and “Black Spine.’’ 
“White Spine” varieties turn white 
when old; “Black Spine” varieties turn 
yellow when old. All the Pickling 
Cucumbers listed below belong to the 
Black Spine group. 
Special Collection Offers of 
3 Best White Spine Cucumbers 
Fordhook White Spine, Black Dia¬ 
mond, and Early Fortune. 
7006 3 Pkts. (1 of each, c%t\ , 
value 300) for “t/p 
7008 3 Ozs. (1 of each, 
value 600) for 
CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
ForJhoo^ 
Picklinft 
395 Fordhook Pickling Q 
The fruits taper at both ends and have the 
warts and knobs so much desired in Pickles. 
When fully grown, the fruits are 8 in. long and 
3 in. thick, with crisp, solid flesh of excellent 
flavor. Makes good dill Pickles. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 oz*. 600; V 2 lb. 850; 
lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 Ib*. $6.60. 
377 Extra-Early Green Prolific 
The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 2Y in- 
thick. E.xceptionally uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V 2 lb. 700; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
402 Heinz Pickling 
.Always of ideal shape and dark green color. A 
heavy yielder of fine, uniform fruits, about 6 in. 
long and 2 in. thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 oz*. 500; V 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lb*. $2.30; 5 lb*. $5.50. 
407 National Pickling 
Rich, dark green, 7 in. long and 2 in. thick, 
straight, rather blunt at each end. Early. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 oz*. 500; lb. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lb*. $2.30; 5 lb*. $5.50. 
371 Early Green Cluster 
Short, chunky fruits, 6 by 2>^ in., with 
juicy crisp white flesh. The fruits are 
borne in clusters in the center of the 
plants. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
1/2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
390 Chicago Pickling 
Grow 7 in. long and 2Y in. tliibk. 
Enormously productive. The fruits are 
of even size, square-ended and disease- 
resistant. They have a ricli dark green 
skin. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; 
V 2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 
2 lb*. $2.00; 5 lb*. $4.80. 
375 Everbearing 
If the fruits are kept picked regularly, 
the plants will continue to bear through 
out the season. When fully grown, tlu 
fruits are 5 in. long and about in 
thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 oz*. 45c 
>72 Ib. 700; lb. $1.15 
2 lb*. $2.10; 5 lb*. $5.05 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. Ill 
