CUCUMBERS, EGG PLANT 
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CUCUMBERS 
CULTURE—Plant the seed three-fourths of an inch deep in hills four to six feet apart each way 
according to the variety, about corn planting time, allowing 10 seeds to the hill. As soon as the plants 
commence to run, remove all but three or four of the most promising ones in each hill. The seed may also 
be started in old berry boxes by placing them in a hotbed. When the weather is suitable—settled and warm 
—remove the box as the plants are placed in the garden. One ounce required to 60 hills ; 2 to 3 lbs. to acre. 
STAYS GREEN (Black Diamond) 
A handsome, early, medium sized, prolific variety. Fruit is a rich dark green in color, 
flesh is pure white. One of the finest quality. Does well almost anywhere. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; *4 lb 45c; 1 lb $1.25. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN 
Oval shaped; for pickling only. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c. 
BOSTON PICKLING 
Very productive, grown largely for pickles. Fruit is 
medium sized, very smooth, bright green. Postpaid, pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; % lb 45c; 1 lb $1.25. 
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER 
Fruit small, grows in clusters of two or three; very 
prolific, short, dark green. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
*4 lb 45c; 1 lb $1.25. 
IMPROVED ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE 
The fruit is uniform in size and shape, averaging 
seven to eight inches long. Color dark green, quality 
excellent, and contains but few seeds. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; V 4 lb 45c; 1 lb $1.25. 
LONGFELLOW 
The vines are exceptionally healthy and productive 
and fairly early. The fruits will average 12 to 14 inches 
in length by 214 inches in diameter and are very sym¬ 
metrical. Color dark green. Desirable for home garden, 
and for shipping; also used for greenhouse forcing. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; !4 lb 50c; 1 lb $1.60. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING 
A vigorous grower, can be trained on a trellis. Fruit 
from 12 to 16 inches long, dark green and smooth. 
Flesh pure white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
i /4 lb 50c. 
LONG GREEN 
Produces dark green fruit from 10 to 14 inches long. 
Fresh, solid, crisp and of fine quality. Fine for slicing 
and pickling. Postpaid, pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb 50c; 1 
lb $1.75. 
CHICAGO OR WESTERFIELD PICKLING 
Its name is derived from its popularity with large 
Chicago pickling concerns. A small early variety, uni¬ 
form in size and shape, and very productive. Fruit 7 
inches long, 2% inches thick. Green with prominent 
black spines. Tapers slightly toward each end. Oz. 15c; 
EGG PLANT 
Should be started in a hot¬ 
bed and transplanted when 
the weather is settled and 
the ground thoroughly warm. 
They will thrive with the 
same treatment as that given 
the tomato. 
'4 lb 50c. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED SPINELESS 
The leading market variety. Large, round, dark, excellent 
and the most productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
