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R. L. Gould & CO. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, MllUl 
CUCUMBER 
CULTURE. Plant in hilla 6 feet apart each way, 10 to 
20 seeds may be planted in each hill, covering a circle 15 
inches in diameter. When plants are three or four inches 
high they may be thinned to 5 or 6 to a hill, allowing for 
cutworms and beetles destroying one or two. Cultivate 
frequently until the vines cover the ground. The seed 
may also be started in berry boxes by placing them in a 
hotbed. When weather is suitable—settled and warm— 
remove the box as plants are placed in the garden. The 
fruit should be gathered as soon as large enough for use, 
or else the productiveness of the vines will be perma¬ 
nently injured. One ounce of seed is required for 60 
hills; two to three pounds per acre. 
FERTILIZER FOR CUCUMBERS 
About 200 pounds of G-15-9 fertilizer to the acre will give 
splendid results for cucumbers. Apply as a side-dressing 
at seeding time. 
Straight-8* (1935 All American) 
Outstanding as a shipping cucumber, also recommended 
for the home garden. IV 2 inch in diameter, 8 inches long 
and well rounded at both ends. 
Gould's Wonderful Black Diamond* 
Very prolific, dark green, about 8 inches 
long, 2 y 2 inches thick. Very early. A fine 
shipper. Stays green long after picking. 
N. K. & Co’s Sterling* 
One of the earliest cucumbers of the White 
Spine type. For general use it is unsur¬ 
passed. It can be picked at any size and 
used for pickles if desired, and will also 
make a fine large cucumber. Is one of the 
most attractive and heaviest producers, col¬ 
oring up to a very deep green. Excellent 
for market and home gardens alike. 
The Vaughan* 
Is one of the finest extra long cucumbers 
grown. The average length when matured 
is from 12 to 18 inches and the diameter 
from 2 to 2% inches at the center, tapering 
gradually at both ends. It has a beautiful 
smooth green skin and very few seeds. 
Very desirable for slicing. It will retain 
its color and firmness indefinitely, making 
it very popular for shipping. 
Longfellow* 
An excellent, long, slender, dark green 
variety, equally desirable for greenhouse 
forcing or outdoor culture. This is an 
ideal cucumber for the market gardener, 
growing 12 to 14 inches in length. 
Davis Perfect* 
A selected strain of Long White Spine 
which retains its dark green color and good 
qualities long after being picked. It is 
crisp, solid, of fine flavor and has very 
few seeds. Will average about ten inches 
or more in length, is quite slender, tapering slightly at 
both ends. The Davis Perfect, makes a splendid cucumber 
to grow for pickling, as well as for table. 
Improved Arlington White Spine* 
One of the earliest and most popular cucumbers of the 
White Spine family. This new improved strain is much 
superior to the old sort. The skin is an attractive glossy 
dark green, the flesh firm but tender and of delicious 
flavor. Is a heavy yielder and measures 6 to 9 inches in 
length. A favorite for the home or market gardener. 
Gould's Pickling 
Fruit is of medium size, 3 to 4 inches long, slightly 
tapering at each end, and of a deep green color. The 
flesh is crisp and tender. It is very productive. 
Long Green* 
Produces dark green fruit from 10 to 14 inches long. 
Flesh is firm and crisp. Fine for slicing, also desirable 
for ripe cucumber pickles. The bulk of the crop matures 
late, and is in much demand for both the home garden 
and for market gardeners. 
Early Fortune* 
One of the leading early varieties with a rich dark green 
color. It grows about nine inches long, slightly tapering 
at both ends. Has very few seeds. Is a fine shipper. 
Boston Pickling 
Very productive, and grown mostly for pickles. The 
fruit is medium size, bright gTeen in color, and smooth. 
Flesh crisp and tender. Grows 5 to 6 inches long. 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling 
Is medium in length, pointed at each end, and has large 
spines. Is very prolific, and a favorite of many who grow 
pickles on a large scale. 
PRICE LIST OF CUCUMBER AND ENDIVE 
CUCUMBER 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
% lb. 
1 lb. 
Gould’s Wonderful Black Diamond... 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
$1.00 
Straight 8 . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
N. K. & Co’s Sterling. 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
Davis Perfect . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
The Vaughan . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
Longfellow . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
Cool and Crisp . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
Imp. Arlington White Spine. 
10c 
30c 
.90 
Extra Long White Spine. 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
White Spine Evergreen . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
Japanese Climbing . 
. 5c 
15c 
50c 
1.75 
Gould’s Pickling ... 
, 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
National Pickling .. 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
1.00 
Long Green . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
Early Fortune . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
Boston Pickling . 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling. 
. 5c 
10c 
30c 
.90 
ENDIVE 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
% lb. 
1 lb. 
Broad Leaved Batavian. 
. 5c 
10c 
35c 
1.00 
Green Curled . 
. 5c 
10c 
35c 
1.00 
White Curled . 
. 5c 
10c 
35c 
1.00 
Straight-8 Cucumber (1935 All American) 
National Pickling* 
An early pickling strain developed by the Mich. Agric. 
College. Fruits deep green, straight, blunt-ended but 
not chunky. An excellent small pickling variety. 
White Spine Evergreen 
A fine strain of White Spine bearing smooth, round, dark 
green fruit 10 to 12 inches long of fine quality. Especial¬ 
ly recommended for hotbed culture. 
Extra Long White Spine 
An extra fine variety for either greenhouse or outdoor 
crop. It grows to a large size in a very short time and 
commands fancy prices on account of its fine appearance. 
Japanese Climbing 
A vigorous grower. Very desirable for planting along 
fence or trellis in small gardens. A real climber that 
does best on a pole or trellis. Fruit 10 to 12 inches long, 
tender and crisp. Very fine for table use. 
ENDIVE 
This plant furnishes attractive and appetizing salad for 
the fall and winter months, or by repeated sowing a sup¬ 
ply may be had nearly all the year ’round. Useful in 
flavoring soups, stews, etc. Makes delicious greens if 
cooked like spinach. Cultivation same as for lettuce. 
Broad Leaved Batavian* 
One of the best varieties for salads. Leaves are broad, 
more or less twisted and waved with bright deep green, 
with nearly white midrib. Inner leaves form a fair head 
which blanches to a creamy white. Crisp, tender, and of 
fine flavor. 
Green Curled* 
A hardy and vigorous grower, with bright deep green 
leaves finely cut. The leaves should be tied up in the 
shape of a head for 3 or 4 weeks before using. Is very 
popular with market and home gardeners. 
