English Hybrid White Spine Cucumber 
The Aristocrat of the Cucumber Family 
ENGLISH HYBRID WHITE SPINE is the result of a cross 
between English Telegraph and Evergreen White Spine, and 
combines the valuable characteristics of both. It inherits the 
fine appearance and shape of the English sort and the hardi¬ 
ness and yielding qualities of the White Spine. Besides its 
length, which is longer than the White Spine varieties, it is 
much darker in color. The seed cavity is very small, a factor 
distinctly in its favor as a slicing variety ; finest quality, firm 
and crisp. English Hybrid White Spine is the ideal variety to 
plant for general crop and will prove to be a real money maker 
for the grower who caters to the better class of trade, bringing 
a better price than the shorter and less attractive sorts. Don’t 
fail to put part of your crop in to English Hybrid White Spine, 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.40; 2 lbs., $2.50; 5 lbs., 
$5.95; 10 lbs., $11.20, postpaid. 
Staysgreen, or Black Diamond 
One of the greenest of the White Spine varieties. About seven 
inches long; excellent shape and quality. Begins bearing very 
early, and picking period extends over a long time. A favorite 
with market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.15; 2 lbs., $2.05; 5 lbs., $4.90; 10 lbs;, $9.20, postpaid. 
Deduct 10c per lb. from Postpaid Prices if you want 
seeds sent by express, not prepaid 
Serpent or Snake Cucumber 
West India Gherkin 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN. 
Small, oval-shaped, prickly 
fruit; used exclusively for pick¬ 
ling; very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.65; 
2 lbs., $2.95; 5 lbs., $7.00; 10 lbs., 
$13.20, postpaid. 
f AMrrn I 4~\\TLT a remarkable outdoor va- 
HiJLLAJ W riety, producing long, slen¬ 
der, dark green fruits which command the same high market 
price as fine-quality hothouse Cucumbers. An ideal type for 
local sales or for packing in fancy flats for shipping to market. 
The fruits are best when 10 inches 
long and 2 inches in diameter, hut 
when matured measure 12 to 14 inches 
long by 2% inches in diameter. Small 
seed cavity; suitable for greenhouse 
growing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 
50c; lb., $1.65; 2 lbs., $2.95; 5 lbs., 
$7.00; 10 lbs., $13.20, postpaid. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. 12 to 16 
inches in length ; excellent quality. 
Young fruits used for pickling, being a 
standard sort for that purpose; larger 
ones excellent for slicing. The most 
popular variety for making sweet 
pickles from the ripe fruits. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.35; 2 lbs., 
$2.45; 5 lbs., $5.75; 10 lbs., $10.80, 
postpaid. 
EVERBEARING. Not only extremely 
prolific, but will continue in bearing 
throughout the season. Fruits dark 
green ; average from 4 to 5 inches in 
length. Excellent variety for small 
pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; % lb., 
30c; lb., 95c; 2 lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., 
$4.05; 10 lbs., $7.60, postpaid. 
WESTERFIELD'S CHICAGO PICK¬ 
LING. The standard pickling variety which has been used for 
years by nearly all the leading pickle houses. Very prolific. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 90c; 2 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., 
$3.85; 10 lbs., $7.20, postpaid. 
HEINZ SPECIAL. An improved type of pickling cucumber. 
Prized above all other varieties for fancy pickles. Shorter and 
earlier than Westerfield’s Chicago Pickling, and more uniform in 
size, shape and color. Fruits straight, smooth, symmetrical, 
solid, crisp, and of rich green color. The nearest blight-proof of 
any variety. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; ti lb., 35c; lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., 
$1.80; 5 lbs., $4.25; 10 lbs., $8.00, postpaid. 
Japanese Climbing Wilt Resistant 
A good variety to plant to save garden space. The vigorous 
and healthy vines throw out strong tendrils, enabling them to 
climb trellis, wire netting or any other suitable support. Can 
also be grow'n like other cucumbers, and is the most wilt re¬ 
sistant of any variety. Fruits long and thick, crisp, tender 
and of good quality. If kept picked, the vines will bear 
freely all season. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, 
postpaid. 
Serpent or Snake Cucumber 
This curious Cucumber resembles a green snake. The long, 
slim fruits coil into most realistic serpent-like shapes. They 
are usually 2 to 4 feet in length, sometimes attaining a length 
of 6 feet. See photograph on this page, showing six of the 
cucumbers and a one-foot rule, to show the comparative size. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, postpaid. 
English Hybrid White Spine 
Lemon Cucumber 
LEMON. A real Cucumber, similar in size, shape and 
color to a lemon. It has a flavor that is sweeter and 
somewhat different than other Cucumbers. They are 
highly esteemed for pickling, either green or ripe, and 
for slicing just as the fruits are turning yellow. It is rust and 
drought resistant, and will produce a big crop of fruits almost 
regardless of weather and soil conditions. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
*4 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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