FOR SLICING MORE CUCUMBERS FOR PICKLING 
CULTURE.—The plants are tender and planting: should be delayed until warm weather. Form low, flat hills 6 feet 
apart each way, of rich soil, stirring the soil to a depth of six inches or more. Scatter on each hill 6 to 10 seeds, and 
cover one inch deep, pressing soil firmly; thin ont to 2 or 3 plants to each hill. 
For pickles, plant from June until middle of July, in 
rows 4 to G feet apart and thin out plants to 10 or 12 inches 
apart. Dust with “Slug Shot” or Stop-Vermin to kill Cu¬ 
cumber bugs and worms. Spray with “Ever Green” to k ; U 
plant lice and cut worms. To prevent blight, spray with 
“Destroy.” Two ounces of seed for 100 hills; 2 lbs. for 
an acre. ,, 
Early Fortune 
Very productive, early and disease resistant; fruits 8 
inches long, flesh white, very firm and crisp, with few seeds. 
Rich dark green color; ships well. Planted extensively in 
the South for shipping North. Pine for the home garden. 
Ready for use in 60 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.20, prepaid. 
Isbell's Earliest of All 
Earliest, Smoothest and Greatest Yiehler 
As an extra early Cucumber there is no strain to equal 
this. Of handsome shape and holds its deep green color 
better than other White Spine sorts. Grows very even in 
size and form. Color dark olive green. It is smooth, 
tender and crisp. Profitable market sort. Ready for 
market in 50 days. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 44 lb., 50c; lb., 
$1.75, prepaid. 
Serpent or Snake 
Early Fortune 
Pickling Cucumbers 
This sort is grown mostly as a curiosity, and it has 
some food value. The fruits are green, averaging two 
feet in length and grow in a variety of interesting shapes. 
Grow some for your Fair exhibit. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
Mixed 
Cucumber Seed 
We have inquiries for 
Mixed Cucumber Seed 
from those who wish 
to use the crop them¬ 
selves, either for pick¬ 
ling or slicing. This 
mixture is made up of 
first class varieties. 
Pkt., 5 c; oz., 10c; 
44 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, prepaid 
Dill Pickles 
Dill is easily grown and there always is a big demand 
for it; you will find this seed listed on page 21. 
Isbell's King of Picklers 
National Pickling 
See also description on our color pages. 
Due to its remarkable solidity and heavy yields this is 
today taking the lead over other pickling sorts. 
- It is just as firm 
after pickling as before. 
Is early, dark rich green 
color, straight and 
symmetrical and can 
used when very 
be 
small. Pkt., 
20c; 44 lb., 
$1.50, prepaid. 
lOe; 
50c; 
oz., 
lb.. 
Chicago 
Pickling 
Isbell’s Earliest of All 
Fruits are of uniform 
exclusively by all the 
market in 53 days 
prepaid.—Not prepaid. 
Pkt., * 
Early — Heavy Yielder 
“Westerfield.” A very 
prolific variety, combin¬ 
ing all the qualities 
desired by those who 
raise Cucumbers for 
commercial pickles, 
good color. Used almost 
large pickling houses. Ready for 
5c; oz., 15c; 44 lb., 40c; lb., $1.10, 
5 lbs., $4.75. 
size and 
“7 have used your seeds for many years, and alzvays 
have good results. My mother used them before me. 
I have induced my daughter to do so, too. —MKh. 
GUY MUNDY, Marion, Iowa. 
West India Gherkin 
A very small oval prickly sort, distinct from 
all others. It is grown for pickles only and must 
be used when young. Most prolific of all. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 44 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, prepaid. 
Lemon Cucumber 
This fine Cucumber grows about the size and 
color of a lemon. The flesh is white and has a 
peculiar sweet flavor, quite different from other 
Cucumbers. They are highly esteemed both for 
table use and pickling. May be pickled while 
green or ripe, as_ preferred. Pkt., 10c; oz., ~0c; 
44 lb., 60c, prepaid. 
The Last Word in Cukes for Pickling. 
This is one of the grandest of all pickling Cucumbers. 
It is solid and thick in texture, excellent in flavor and 
combines all the qualities necessary to make a good 
pickle. It is very productive and it is also adapted for 
slicing, as it grows from 7 to 8 inches long, retaining its 
rich, green color throughout the entire length, which 
is straight, smooth and symmetrical. Pkt, 10c; oz., 20c; 
44 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25, prepaid. 
Boston Pickling 
Distinct, very prolific and exceedingly popular variety, 
largely planted for pickles. The fruits are short, smooth, 
bright green and of excellent quality; for producing 
medium sized pickles this variety is highly esteemed. 
Ready in 50 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, 
prepaid. 
Early Green Cluster 
Fruit of short, chunky form, light green color; 
desirable for pickling. Extra prolific, frequently 
setting in clusters of 2 and 3. Ready for use in 
about 50 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 44 lb., 30c; lb., 
00c, prepaid. 
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