For Early Cucumbers, Use Hotkaps. (See page 61) 
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CUCUMBER 
I ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 lbs. for an acre; 10 to 15 lbs. when drilled. 
Tait 
lb 
30c; 
Toit's 
Prosperity 
Cucumber 
London Lons Green. 
(68 days). An old fa¬ 
vorite of good shape, 
length and color, but 
late. It is firm fleshed, 
crisp, with few seeds, 
makes good pickles. Pkt 
oz., 10c; % lb. 
postpaid. 
$ 1 . 00 , 
Tait's Thorobred None Such. (63 
days). This fine variety, under good cul¬ 
tivation, is of very deep color, and appears to 
be almost black, and since the color of Cucum¬ 
bers is such a factor in market value, there are 
many who say there is nothing like it—hence , , , „ 
we have named it “None Such.” This is really a remarkable Cucumber, very 
early, nearly perfect in shape, of splendid quality, and just the right length 
for market. We have seen the fruits of the None Such and Prosperity hold 
their dark green color three weeks after being pulled. We consider these two 
sorts the best for southern truckers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Prosperity. (60 days). The size and shape of this Cu¬ 
cumber are ideal, averaging 9 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. The color 
is a rich dark green, which is retained for two or three weeks after pulling, 
making it most desirable for long distance shipping. A good sort for slicing 
or pickles. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Stays Green. (58 days). A very early Cucumber of medium length, and dark 
green color. It stays green a long time after pulling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M Ib^ 
30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Sunny South. (Same as Stays Green). 
Taxpayer. (61 days). A special strain of Early Fortune; earlier and of darker 
color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Woodruff's Hybrid. (Same as Clark’s Special). 
Culture: Cucumbers may be sown from April until August, but for the main crop 
the seed should be sown in the open ground as soon as danger of frost is past. While 
the usual way of sowing is to put the seed in hills 4 by 6 feet, the method 
employed around Norfolk is to drill the seed three-fourths of an inch deep 
in rows 6 feet apart, between garden peas, which act as a shelter, and 
thinned to 3 or 4 plants in the hill, 12 inches apart. The young plants are 
often attacked by insects, and should not be thinned out until they are large 
enough to be safe. The Cucumbers should be gathered as fast as 
they are produced, whether they are wanted or not, as the vines 
will otherwise cease to bear. 
S Thorobred A. B. C. (60 days). An exceptionally fine 
strain of A. & C. and the most beautiful of all Cucum¬ 
bers. The vines are robust, and quite resistant to dis¬ 
ease. The fruits average about 10 inches in length, 2 
inches in diameter, are dark green, and hold their color 
better than most sorts. The size and shape is just right 
for a fancy pack. A good sort for slicing or 
pickles. Pkt.j 10c; oz., 20c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Black Diamond. (Same as Stays Green). 
Clark's Special. (63 days). An early variety 
and much liked in many sections because of 
its dark green color and symmetrical shape. 
It grows about 10 inches long, and retains its 
color for several days after picking. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; )4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Cool and Crisp. (64 days). This agreeably 
suggestive name has been given to a Cucum¬ 
ber which is of great value in the family gar¬ 
den, as it is extra early, well colored, a con¬ 
tinuous bearer, and equally good for slicing 
or pickling. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; )4 lb., 25c; lb., 
75c, postpaid. 
Early Fortune. (63 days). An old favorite and 
a good shipping sort. It is of good length, 
shape and color, and is still popular with some 
growers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 25c; lb., 75c, 
postpaid. 
Fastgreen. (Same as Stays Green). 
Gherkin. (63 days). Sometimes called Burr 
Cucumber and grown exclusively for pickles. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; lb., $1.0fi, post¬ 
paid. 
Imperator. (Same as Clark’s Special). 
Japanese Climbing. (64 days). In small gar¬ 
dens where space is limited this will be use¬ 
ful, as it can be grown on poles or trellis. The 
fruit is quite long, or dark green color, ex¬ 
cellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Straight-8. (66 days). A 
very desirable Cucum¬ 
ber. It is practically 
straight, symmetrical, of 
a beautiful dark green 
color, and will average 
eight inches in length. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 
40c; lb., $1.25. postpaid. 
Tait's 
A. B. C. 
Cucumber 
Tait's 
A. B. C. 
Cucumber 
brought the 
highest market 
price the past season 
