JAPANESE CLIMBING 
(Black Spine) 
Size: 9} x 3 inches 
Weight: 2] pounds 
Edible in 58 days 
Principle use: Slicing 
A distinct variety used for its 
climbing qualities to cover trel¬ 
lises and fences. The color 
when ripe is a deep russet, 
covered with a heavy netting. 
When in the slicing stage the 
deep green color is splendid. 
A very hardy, vigorous grow¬ 
ing cucumber, the edible qual¬ 
ities are good. 
JERSEY PICKLE 
(Black Spine) 
Size: 9 x 2J inches 
Weight: If pounds 
Edible in 56 days 
Principle use: Pickling 
A slender type of the very 
early pickle strains, this va¬ 
riety produces uniform, smooth 
fruits. It is not as widely used 
as some others, but is a stand¬ 
ard kind; it tapers distinctly at 
the stem end. It is identical to 
Perfected Jersey Pickle. 
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