EARLY FORTUNE 
(White Spine) 
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Early Fortune retains its pop¬ 
ularity as the second earliest 
shipping cucumber. It holds its 
dark green color and remains 
edible longer than almost any 
of the early types of white 
spine varieties. It tapers grad¬ 
ually at both ends; the skin is 
smooth, and the fruits are uni¬ 
form and symmetrical in shape. 
The seeding qualities are very 
good, hence the seed supply is 
always certain, an item to be 
seriously reckoned with on 
some kinds. 
Size: 9f x 2| inches 
Weight: 2|- pounds 
Edible in 58 days 
Principle uses: General and 
shipping 
EARLY FRAME OR 
SHORT GREEN 
(Black Spine) 
Size: 8| x 3J- inches 
Weight: 2 pounds 
Edible in 58 days 
Principle use: Home garden 
A large type of the early 
pickling kinds. The ends are 
blocky, or square, and the 
hardiness of this stock is an 
outstanding feature. The skin 
when mature is a deep russet 
color and slightly netted. It 
is a little late in maturing, 
but line for the second crop of 
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