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SLICING VARIETIES 
r' Pickling Varieties, Pages 28 and 29. 
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days. The earliest, extra long slicer and one of 
Vui/riinSSS CVSrgrGSn the mildest cucumbers we have ever grown. Holds 
■- its glossy green color well; matures ahead of Early 
Fortune, length 10 to 11 inches as slicers; resembles hot-house cucumber, 
easily grown where other varieties thrive. Fruits cylindrical and sharply 
tapered at the ends; recommended either for home or market garden; white 
spined. Is claimed to be quite resistant to Mosaic. 
(Pkt., 5c) <oz^ 10c) (% Ib^ 30c) (lb., 90c) (5 lbs., $4.00) prepaid. 
^1_ LI days. First gained popularity in Maryland and New 
>M^larK S OpGCiCll York, but is being used extensively by southern planters. 
' Excellent shipper, dark green in color and holds its firm¬ 
ness well when shipped a long distance: fruits slender, slightly tapered at 
both ends; very few seeds, white spined. Length 8% to 10 inches, diameter 
2% inches. 
(Pkt., 5c) (o*., 10c) (% lb., 25c) (lb., 80c) (5 lbs., $3.40) prepaid. 
Clark's Special. 
Davis Perfect 
62 days. Nearly all of the most popular shipping sorts 
now used have been developed from this variety. Well 
" - - - - liked by those wishing a slicer full at the center, taper¬ 
ing toward both ends. Produces few seeds, is very dark green, and an excel¬ 
lent shipper: length as slicers, 8 to 10 inches; white spined. 
(Pkt., 5c) (oz., 10c) (% lb., 30c) (lb., $1.00) (5 lbs., $4.40) prepaid. 
r\ lx 65 days. Also known as the Barteldes and was an “All America” 
L/GITUS winner under this name. As far as quality and appearance are con- 
cerned no better slicer has yet been introduced. FVuits are smooth, 
free from warts, very few spines, there is no darker green sort, and none that 
retains its color longer. Few seeds, slow to form. Thick ivory white flesh, 
free of bitterness: fruits cylindrical in shape with ends rounded. Many hot¬ 
house growers say it is the best they have grown, and they plant Deltus 
exclusively. Length 10-12 inches as slicers, thickness 3 inches, white spine; 
brings top market prices. 
(Pkt., 5c) (oz., 15c) (^ lb., 40c) (lb., $1.35) (5 lbs., $5.90) prepaid. 
Deltus (Special Hot House Stock) 
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(Pkt., 3Sc) (oz., $1.25) (^ lb., $4.00) (lb., $15.00) prepaid. 
\A/U7^a CrsttnA days. The fruit is 10 inches long, 2^ 
evergreen WniTe opine inches thick, cylindrical, and blunt; excel- 
'■■■— ■' ' " lent quality, attractive dark green color and 
evenly distributed spines together with desirable shape and size make it well 
liked for home and market garden use. 
(Pkt., 5c) (oz., 10c) (% lb., 25c) (lb., 80c) (5 lbs., $3.40) prepaid. 
See Page 91 for Special Prices to Market Growers 
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