Note—Prices listed are postpaid. 
Coucombre, Fr. 
Cetriolo, Ital. 
Prl>ino, Si>. 
Giirkfii, Ger. 
CULTURE Gucunibers .'should not t o planted uniil all daufter of 
. ■ fi-ost is over and the ground is warm, because like 
all vine crops the seed is liable to rot unless proper conditions 
prevail. 
Cucumbers should he grown in every garden, for slicing for the 
table and small fruits for picking. In most sections two plant¬ 
ings can be made. First, as early as the weather permits, second 
the latter part of July or first of August. 
The early planting will produce cucumbers for table use and thi- 
late planting will give the best supply of young fruits for pickling 
purposes. Most varieties are ready for picking from 60 to 6;'. 
- days after planting. 
Sow C to 10 seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart. After all danger of pests are removed and 
you are sure of your plants, thin, leaving the three strongest. Cucumbers enjoy a light 
sandy, rich soil. They should be planted one inch deep. One ounce will plant 50 hills' 
2 pounds, one acre. 
Health Properties 
OF Cucumbers 
Calories per lb. 79 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins .S% 
Carbohydrates 3.1% 
Fats .2% 
Calcium .016% 
Iron .00033% 
Lemon Cucumber 
CUCUMBER, COLORADO. 
varieties, tapers only slightly at the stem 
end, is very vigorous and productive, long, 
slender, and of attractive dark green color. 
It is about 12 inches long and edible in 60 
days. We consider this one of the finest 
cucumbers for either the market or home 
gardener. Pkt. 10c; oz. SOc; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. 
$3.00. 
LEMON This cucumber is quite distinct 
Lcmc^iN. fj-oin most varieties as the name 
indicates; it is the size and shape of a good 
sized lemon, color creamy w’hite when at its 
best eating condition which turns yellow as 
it ripens. Makes a distinctive and very fine 
pickle when small and is the finest cucumber 
grown for slicing being very crisp and deli¬ 
cate and never turning bitter. For your own 
garden plant Lemon for the finest slicing 
cucumber you can grow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
M lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
CADiv c<^DTiiMC After careful and repeat- 
tAKLT l-UKlUINt. 
grounds we are convinced that Early Fortune 
is the best all purpose main crop cucumber 
I on our list, equally desirable for the home 
! garden where a good quantity, crisp and 
I tender cucumber is wanted or for shipping to 
distant markets. It is about 9 inches long 
of uniform diameter (214 inches) making it 
an ideal shapeAo pack and carry nicely. The 
color is a deep attractive green with white 
spines. Seed cavity small, flesh very crisp 
and solid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb, 50c; 1 lb. 
$1.50. 
Cucumber 
Early Fortune 
BOSTON PICKLING pickling or 
ric.NLiiNt». slicing variety. Fruits 
weigh about 114 lbs., 6 inches long and 214 
inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 
SOc; 1 lb. $1.50. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. 
pickles or slicing. Fruits about 614 inches Tkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. SOc; 1 lb. $1.50. 
long and 214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c: 14 lb. SOc; 1 lb. $1.S0. 
JAPANESE CLIMBING rampant 
'grower good for color and fine quality. Vine vigorous and 
trellis, fruits long deep russet, and of excel- 
DAVIS PERFECT favorite with market 
gardenei's and shippers 
Long, slim and dark green, holding its color 
well to maturity. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs., 
are 10 inches long and 214 inches in diameter 
KLONDIKE Another good white spined va¬ 
riety medium length, very dark 
lent quality, weigh 2 lbs., 8 to 9 inches long 
and 214 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c: 
14 lb. 6Sc: 1 lb. $2.00. 
productive. Fruits weigh about 114 lbs., 714 
inches long and 214 inches in diameter, Pkt. 
10c; oz. 20c: 14 lb. SOc; 1 lb. $1.S0. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN. 
Quite distinct from 
other cucumbers, 
vine resembles watermelon, fruits small (2 
inches long, 1 inch in diameter), oval, used 
only for pickles when very small, very pro¬ 
lific. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 65c: 1 lb. $2.00. 
Cucumber Klondike 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. 
An early variety es¬ 
pecially good for 
home growing. Fruit about seven inche.s 
long, cylindrical, medium green and very 
firm and crisp. A sure yielder and highly 
recommended. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. SOc; 1 
lb. $1.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN (Longfellow type). 
One of the best for all purposes—fruits long 
and slender, seed cavity small, quality un¬ 
equalled. In accordance with our policy to 
offer only the best improved types, we have 
selected this recent development which is far 
superior to the old Long Green strain. Fruits 
weigh 214 lbs., are 12 to 15 inches long and 
214 inches in diameter. Pkt. lOc; oz. 20c; 
14 lb. 65c; 1 lb. $2.00. 
GERMAIN’S CUCUMBERS 
PROTECT YOUR CUCUMBERS BY 
USING HOTKAPS 
HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily set out in quantity 
over seed or growing plants. Tliey guard against rain, frost, 
cold, wind, hail, birds and insects, and maintain perfect mulch. 
Growth is forced and yield is increased 10 to 25 per cent. Crops 
mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier, and bring premium prices. Prices: 
1,000 for $10.25; 250 package with setter and tamper, $3.85; 100 
package with setter and tamper, $2.65; steel setter, $1.50; Garden 
setter, 50c. Postage extra. 
Home Garden Package containing 25 Flotkaps and Cardboard 
Setter, 50c; postpaid 65c. 
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