392 Straight Eight CucumberQ 
58 days. Straight, symmetrical fruits, 8 in. in length and 
about 2K 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. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 650; V 2 Mb. $1.00; lb. $1.75; 
2 lbs. $3.20; 5 lbs. $7.70. 
385 Extra-Long White Spine 
or Evergreen 
SO days. Larger than Davis’ Perfect, with fruits 12 in. 
long and 2K in. thick. Pure white, juicy, crisp flesh. Very 
productive. A great blight resister. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 450; V 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 600; x /2 lb* 850; lb. $1.50; 2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
388 Woodruff’s Hybrid 
SO 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. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb- 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
376 Delcrow Cucumber 
75 days. Developed by the Canadian Agricultural Depart¬ 
ment for greenhouse growing. It has proved to be equally 
desirable for outdoor use and is popular with home and 
market growers. The beautiful dark green colot of the skin 
is an outstanding feature. Fruits average 8 in. in length, are 
very uniform, smooth, and have small seed cavities. Tender, 
crisp, and delicious. Pkt. 150; oz. 400; 4 ozs. $1.15; 
1/2 lb. $1.80; lb. $3.25; 2 lbs. $6.05; 5 lbs. $14.60. 
409 West India Gherkin 
60 days. This is the true West India or Burr Gherkin which 
is quite different from other types of cucumbers. The vines 
produce an astonishingly large crop of small, burr-like fruits, 
2 to 3 in. long and 1 to IK in. thick. The bright green skin 
is covered with fleshy spines or prickles. Excellent for 
pickling. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 800; 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
Explanation of 
White Spine and Black Spine 
In descriptions of cucumbers, we refer to “White Spine” 
and “Black Spine.” “White Spine” varieties have white 
prickles and turn white when old; “Black Spine” varie¬ 
ties have black prickles and turn yellow when old. All 
the Pickling Cucumbers listed below belong to the Black 
Spine group. 
Fordhoofy 
Pickling 
CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
395 Fordhook Pickling O 
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; V 2 lb. 850; lb. $1.50; 
2 lbs. $2.75; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
377 Extra-Early Green Prolific 
58 days. The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 2K in¬ 
thick. Exceptionally uniform in size and shape. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V 2 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; 1/2 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. Heavy yielder. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; V 2 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; V 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
390 Chicago Pickling 
58 days. Grow 7 in. long and 2K 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; V 2 lb. 650; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80. 
375 Everbearing 
52 days. If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the plants 
will continue to bear throughout the season. When fully 
grown, the fruits are 5 in. long and about IK in. thick, rich 
dark green, and of excellent quality.. Prized for small 
pickles and equally desirable for slicing. Vines are ex¬ 
tremely prolific, bearing their fruits over an exceptionally 
long period of time. Wonderful everywhere, but especially so 
in the northern sections of the country. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 
4 ozs. 45^; l / 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
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