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PETER HEINIDERSOM & CO., NEW YORK* 
Cucumber. 
Gurke. 
Concombre. 
Cohombro. 
1 oz. for 50 hilla; 
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Cucumbers succeed best in warm, rich, sandy loam. They should not be planted 
ill the open air until there is a prospect of settled warm weather, in the vicinity of 
New York about the middle of May. Plant in hills about 4 feet apart each wav 
The hills should be previously prepared by mixing thoroughly with the soil of each 
a shovelful of well-rotted manure. When all danger from insects is passed, thin out 
the plants, leaving three or four of the strongest to each hill. The fruit should bo 
gathered when large enough, whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on 
the vines, it destroys their productiveness. 
2 to 3 lbs. in hills for an acre. 
Henderson’s “ 
Henderson’s New Cucumber, “ Cool and Crisp.” 
Tho cut Rives a good idea ot the shape of this valuable variety. It will be noticed that it is inclined 
to taper off at tho stem end, and is generally a little pointed at the other end also. This is the most 
desirable shape for pickles. At the pickling stage the cucumbers are straight, long, even and slim, 
and until they reach their full size they are of a very dark green color, so dark that it might be almost 
called “ black.” The peculiar feature of this variety is the knobs or protuberances, upon which the 
spines are placed, are prominent at all stages of growth, giving tho cucumber a very attractive 
appearance. This variety is tho earliest and most prolific of all pickling cucumbers, and is certain to 
become a standard sort. While primarily a pickling variety, it is also most useful for slicing, the 
cucumbers, when fully matured, being of good size and exceedingly tender and crisp. (See cut.) 
I0e. pkt., 20c. oz., 50c. 34 lb., $1.50 lb. 
....STANDARD VARIETIES OF CUCUMBERS... . 
JAPANESE CLIMBING. AVldlo all cucumbers are running vines, yet this variety is much more 
creeping or climbing in its habit, so much so that it quickly climbs on poles or trellises in the same 
manner as t.ho Polo Lima Bean. It is entirely distinct. Tho quality is splendid. It is well adapted 
for pickling as well as for slicing for salads. The great advantage of having a cucumber which can 
be trained on a polo or a fence will be apparent to all. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., GOc. y lb., $2.00 lb. 
IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE. One of the most popular varieties both for marketing 
and table use. Vines vigorous, fruiting early and abundantly, fruit uniformly straight and hand¬ 
some, light, green with a few white spines, flesh crisp and of fine 
EXTRA EARLY! EXCEEDINGLY PROLIFIC!. . 
BEARS THE WHOLE SEASON ! 
pi What is thought of HENDERSON’S 
|j “COOL AND CRISP” CUCUMBER. 
!!| “ I must say a few words in regard to 
,'j your ‘ Cool and Crisp’ Cucumber. It is 
m a very superior variety. I started the 
seeds in a cold frame, and had them 
pi early, and they continued to bear the 
pi whole season unlit frost killed the vines . 
ip I never saiv such a bearer, and consider¬ 
ing the dry season it astonished every¬ 
body.” — Jamks L. Balmer, Marys¬ 
ville, Mich. 
“ I cheerfully endorse the statement of 
James L. Balmer, in regard to your 
* Cool and Crisp ’ Cucumber. It is all 
that it is represented to be, and a more 
prolific bearer 1 never saw in such a dry 
seasojias 1895."—James Kirby, Hemp¬ 
stead, L. I., Feb. 4, 1896. 
SOE/H/H/HEOS 
flavor. Largely grown for forcing and extensively grown in the 
South for shipping to the Northern markets early in the season. 
5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 70c. lb. 
LIVINGSTON’S EVERGREEN. This new variety is proving 
of great value. It is very hardy and probably the most prolific 
of all varieties. In addition to being so wonderfully prolific, it 
is very early, and the cucumbers retain their beautifully green 
color longer than any other sort. It is one of the very best varieties 
for slicing, as it is very crisp and of good quality, and as it pro¬ 
duces fruits of medium size it is likely to bo of much value for 
pickling purposes. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., ’25c. y lb., 80c. lb. 
NEW EVER-BEARING. The peculiar merit, of this variety lies 
in the fact that the vines flower and produce fruit continuously 
until killed by frost. They exhibit at tho same time cucum¬ 
bers in every stage of growth, but invariably of perfect form 
oven when very small. The cucumbers are of a lino green color 
and are desirable for pickling. 5e. pkt., 10 oz., 25c. y lb., 80c. lb. 
NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN. We consider this a most valu¬ 
able variety. As a pickle sort it will be found unequaled, and 
for early forcing or slicing there is no bettor. It is exceedingly 
productive, of medium size, and always straight and smooth. 
5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. y lb., 70c. lb. 
EXTRA EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC. Same as a good stock 
of Green Prolific, but from ten days to two weelis earlier. Those 
who grow exclusively for pickling will find in this something 
they have long desired. 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. y lb., 80c. lb. 
LONG GREEN. Long fruit of excellent quality. Dark green, 
firm and crisp. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. y lb., 75c. lb. 
SHORT GREEN OR GHERKIN. Similar to Early Frame; 
good for pickling. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. y lb., 70c. lb. 
EXTRA LONG WHITE SPINE. Largely used for forcing. 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 70c. lb. 
West India Gherkin or Burr. Used exclusively for pickling. 
10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. y lb., $1.25 lb. 
Long Green Turkey. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. y lb., 80c. lb. 
We can also supply the following standard varieties of Cucumbers, which are 
too well known to need description, at tho uniform price of 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
25c. lb., 70c. lb.: 
Green Prolific, Early Cluster, Early Frame, Tailby’s Hybrid, 
Jersey Pickling-, Boston Pickling-, Early Russian. 
English Frame or Forcing Cucumbers. 
Telegraph. Pld. 25 I Duke of Edinburgh_ Pld. 25 
Lord Kenyon’s Favorite... 25 | Cuthill’s Black Spine. 25 
GOLDEN JUBILEE PREMIUMS. Your own choice. See our offer on page 7. DO NOT MISS THEM! 
