STAYSGREEN 
(White Spine) 
Size: 9x3 inches 
Weight: If pounds 
Edihle in 52 days 
Principle use: Early market 
It is one of the earliest and 
most popular white spine va¬ 
rieties for market use. The 
length has been increased over 
the original introduction. The 
extremely dark green color is 
retained well into the mature 
stage. It has rounded ends 
with a slight taper at the stem 
end and the variety is highly 
productive. 
:.l 
BOSTON PICKLE 
(Black Spine) 
Size: 8f x 3f inches 
Weight: If pounds 
Edible in 58 days 
Principle use: Large pickles 
One of the largest of the 
pickling kinds with uniform 
shape and blocky ends. It con¬ 
tinues to be among the most 
popular for home use, and is 
both early and productive. The 
mature fruits show a trace of 
netting. Other strains of this 
variety appear to be smaller 
in shape and si/.e. 
ELEVEN 
