Straight Eight 
392 Straight Eight CucumberQ 
58 days. Straight symmetrical fruits 8 in. in length and 
about 214 in. in diameter. The long, dark green fruits are 
well rounded at the ends and show no objectionable strip¬ 
ing at the tips. A heavy cropper and ideal shipper. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 20ff; 4 ozs. 65^; lb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 
2 lbs. $3.20; 5 lbs. $7.70. 
385 Extra-Long White Spine 
or Evergreen 
60 days. Larger than Davis’ Perfect, with fruits 12 in. 
long and 2^ in. thick. Pure white, juicy, crisp flesh. Very 
productive. A great blight resister. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^% 
4 ozs. 50^; lb. 75)^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
410 Burpee’s White Wonder 
58 days. While this is a most interesting variety, it also 
is a first-class Cucumber of highest quality. The fruits are 
pure white from the time they begin to form and remain 
white until ripe; 8 in, long and 3 in. thick. It is primarily 
a home garden variety. Pkt. 10)zf; oz. 20^; 
4 ozs. 55(^; lb* 80)^; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 
413 Engiish Frame 
80 days. Special type of Cucumber belonging to the white 
spine class. It is sometimes offered under the name of 
Telegraph Long Green. Has been specially bred for forcing 
in the greenhouse, where fruits grow 18 to 24 in. long and 
weigh over 10 lbs. each. 
Pkt. 25fii oz. $1.20; 4 ozs. $3.60; V 2 $6.60; lb. $12.00. 
388 Woodruff’s Hybrid 
62 days. Straight, attractive, 10 in. long, rich, deep green 
and plenty of showy white spines. The dark green color 
lasts for a week or more, making it valuable for shipping. 
Pkt. lOjzf; oz. 15;;!; 4 ozs. 45)^; 1/2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
406 Japanese Climbing 
58 days. Black spine Cucumber of climbing habit. Suit¬ 
able for covering fences and trellises. Deep green skin when 
ripe, and mild, white flesh. The fully developed Cucumbers 
grow 9 in. long and 3 in. thick. Pkt. lOff; oz. 20;:!; 
4 ozs. 550; lb. 800; lb. $1.40; 2 lbs. $2.55; 5 lbs. $6.15. 
409 West India Gherkin 
60 days. The true Gherkin, producing an astonishingly 
large crop of small, burr-like fruits, 2 to 3 in. in length and 
about IK in. thick. The skin is bright green and thickly 
set with short knobs. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 600; lb. 900; lb. $1.60; 2 lbs. $2.95; 5 lbs. $7.05. 
Explanation of 
White Spine and Black Spine 
In descriptions of Cucumbers, we refer to “White 
Spine” and “ Black Spine.” “White Spine” varieties 
turn white when old; “Black Spine” varieties turn 
yellow when old. All the Pickling Cucumbers listed 
below belong to the Black Spine group. 
CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
395 Fordhook PicklingO 
56 days. The fruits taper at both ends and have the warts 
and knobs so much desired in Pickles. When fully grown, 
the fruits are 8 in. long and 3 in. thick, with crisp, solid flesh 
of excellent flavor. Makes good dill Pickles. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 600; ^2 lb. 850; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
377 Extra-Early Green Prolific 
56 days. The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 2}4 in. 
thick. Exceptionally uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
402 Heinz Pickling 
56 days. Always of ideal shape and dark green color. A 
heavy yielder of straight, smooth, solid, crisp fruits, about 
7 in. long and 3 in. thick. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
‘4 ozs. 500; lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
407 National Pickling 
55 days. Rich, dark green, 7 in. long and 3 in. thick, 
straight, rather blunt at each end. Early and can be used 
when quite small. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
371 Early Green Cluster 
52 days. Short, chunky fruits, 6K by 2K in., with juicy 
crisp white flesh. The fruits are borne in clusters in the 
center of the plants. Very prolific. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 450; Vi 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
390 Chicago Pickling 
58 days. Grow 7 in. long and 2}4 in. thick. Enormously 
productive. The fruits are of even size, square-ended and 
disease-resistant. They have a rich dark green skin. Popu¬ 
lar for years with leading pickle houses. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 450; Vi lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
375 Everbearing 
\2 days. If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the plants 
vill continue to bear throughout the season. When fully 
:rown, the fruits are 5 in. long and about \i4 in. thick, rich 
lark green and of excellent quality. Prized for small 
)ickles and equally desirable for slicing. Vines are ex- 
remely prolific, bearing their fruits over an exceptionally 
ong period of time. Wonderful everywhere, but especially so 
n the northern sections of the country. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
t ozs. 450; Vi lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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