GERMAIN’S CUCUMBERS 
Note—Prices listed are postpaid. 
Concombre, Fr. Cetriolo, Ital. Pepino, Sp. Gurken, Ger. 
CULTURE Cucumbers should not be planted until all danger of 
c ' frost is over and the ground is warm, because like 
all vine crops the seed is liable to rot unless proper conditions 
prevail. 
Cucumbers should be grown in every garden, for slicing for the 
table and small fruits for pickling. In most sections two plant¬ 
ings can be made. First, as early as the weather permits, second, 
the latter part of July or first of August. 
The early planting will produce cucumbers for table use and the 
late planting will give the best supply of young fruits for pickling 
purposes. Most varieties are ready for picking from 60 to 65 
days after planting. 
Sow 6 to 10 seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart. After all danger of pests are removed and 
you are sure of your plants, thin, leaving the three strongest. Cucumbers enjoy a light, 
sandy, rich soil. They should be planted one inch deep. One ounce will plant 50 hills: 
2 pounds, one acre. 
Health Properties 
of Cucumbers 
Calories per lb. 79 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins .S% 
Carbohydrates 3.1% 
Fats .2 % 
Calcium .016% 
Iron .000)3% 
Lemon Cucumber 
LEMON This cucumber is quite distinct 
Lcmy '■ from most varieties as the name 
indicates; it is the size and shape of a good 
sized lemon, color creamy white when at its 
best eating condition which turns yellow as 
it ripens. Makes a distinctive and very fine 
pickle when small and is the finest cucumber 
grown for slicing being very crisp and deli¬ 
cate and never turning bitter. For your own 
garden plant Lemon for the finest slicing 
cucumber you can grow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
% lb. 65c; 1 lb. $1.75. 
cadiy C/-1DTMMC After careful and repeat- 
tAKLT rvJK I U IN t. ed trla ] ln our triaI 
grounds we are convinced that Early Fortune 
is the best all purpose main crop cucumber 
on our list, equally desirable for the home 
garden where a good quantity, crisp and 
tender cucumber is wanted or for shipping to 
distant markets. It is about 9 inches long 
of uniform diameter (2% inches) makihg it 
an ideal shape to pack and carry nicely. The 
color is a deep attractive green with white 
spines. Seed cavity small, flesh very crisp 
and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 lb. 
$1.25. 
BOSTON PICKLING. 
An early pickling or 
slicing variety. Fruits 
weigh about 1% lbs., 6 inches long and 2% 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 
45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
DAVK PERFECT favorite with market 
mrtvu rcnrcv^i. g an j ene rs and shippers. 
Long, slim and dark green, holding its color 
well to maturity. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs., 
are 10 inches long and 2% inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
oi riwnii/E Another good white spined va- 
eluinuirc. riety medium length, very dark 
color and fine quality. Vine vigorous and 
productive. Fruits weigh about 1% lbs., 7% 
inches long and 2% inches in diameter. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. ™ * 
trellis, fruits long deep russet, and of excel¬ 
lent quality, weigh 2 lbs., 8 to 9 inches long 
and 2% inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
SALAD CUCUMBER. 
An excellent variety 
for the home gardener 
and also for the market gardener. Very 
mild in flavor, attractive bright yellow in 
color, and 6 to 7 inches long. We advise 
giving this recent introduction a trial. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. Vod for 
pickles or slicing. Fruits about 6% inches 
long and 2% inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 lb. $1.25. 
Cucumber 
Early Fortune 
Cucumber 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN, ^he dumber™ 
vine resembles watermelon, fruits small (2 
inches long, 1 inch in diameter), oval, used 
only for pickles when very small, very pro¬ 
lific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
Klondike 
EARLY WHITE SPINE, £ e n cia e ,f y rly go'Sd* f Tr 
home growing. Fruit about seven inches 
long, cylindrical, medium green and very 
firm and crisp. A sure yielder and highly 
recommended. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 1 
lb. $1.25. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN (Longfellow type). 
One of the best for all purposes—fruits long 
and slender, seed cavity small, quality un¬ 
equalled. In accordance with our policy to 
offer only the best improved types, we have 
selected this recent development which is far 
superior to the old Long Green strain. Fruits 
weigh 2Vi lbs., are 12 to 15 inches long and 
2V> inches in diameter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 
14‘lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75. 
PROTECT YOUR CUCUMBERS BY 
USING HOTKAPS 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily set out in quan¬ 
tity over seed or growing plants. They guard against rain, 
frost, cold, wind, hail, birds and insects, and maintain per¬ 
fect mulch. Growth is forced and yield is increased 10 to 
25 per cent. Crops mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier, and bring 
premium prices. Prices; 1.000 for $9.75; 250 package with setter 
and tamper, $3.65; 100 package with setter and tamper, $2.40; 
steel setter, $1.50; Garden setter, 50c. Postage extra. 
Home Garden Package containing 25 Hotkaps and Cardboard 
Setter, 50c; postpaid 65c. 
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