GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS^ Inc./ Grand RapidS/ Michigan 
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Table and Pickling Cucumbers 
Grand Rapids Forcing 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed to fifty hills; two pounds per acre. Cucumbers should not 
be planted until the ground is warm, about June first. For pickles, they may be planted as late as July first 
They require a warm, rich, sandy soil. Plant in hills 
about 4 feet apart and about 8 seeds to the hill. When 
all danger from insects is past, thin to three or four of 
the strongest plants. 
(New Improved Strain.) This seed 
was grown for us this past season 
under our own supervision by Mr. R. Yonker, who, by 
careful plant selection has developed a cucumber that is 
truly worthy of the name “Grand Rapids Forcing.’' It is 
of the white spine type with blunt ends, averaging 2% to 
3 inches in diameter and 10 to 12 inches long. An ideal 
forcing strain that will meet the demand of the green¬ 
house trade. 1 oz., $1.25; % lb., $3.50; 1 lb., $12.00, 
postpaid. 
★ ItttnfAirnJ “A JP days). We are offering seed 
linprOYcQ A (x 1/ of this popular variety which 
was produced by us from seed secured from the originat¬ 
or, and on which we have made special selections in an 
endeavor to improve this splendid strain still further. 
The vigorous growing, disease resistant vines pro ' 
an abundance of uniform, exceedingly dark 
green cucumbers, averaging 10 inches long. 
The fruits are of uniform diameter from stem 
to blossom end, are rather slim, averaging 1% 
to 1% inches in diameter, without any bulge 
in the center, and with pTactically no taper 
at the ends. This is one of the best bred and 
most popular strains of cucumbers in exist¬ 
ence. Oz., 15c; ^ lb., 45c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
Grand Rapids 
Forcing 
uce 
Arlington wnite Spine 
uniform, of bright green color. Used for early slicing. 
Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Longfellow Cucumber ^ excellent long, slender, 
® dark green variety, equally 
desirable for greenhouse forcing or outdoor culture. 
An ideal type for the private garden or as a straight 
pack variety for shipment to market. 12 to 14 inches 
long by 2% inches in diameter. Fairly early, a good 
healthy grower, very productive. Oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 
1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Dovis’ Perfect days. One of the products of our 
ario t c Eugene Davis, produced by crossing 
the White Spine variety with a long English forcing 
Cucumber. The Davis’ Perfect is one of the most 
prolific sorts. The fruit is long, slim, and holds color 
till nearly ripe. Oz., 15c; ^4 40c; 1 lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Vniiohnn days. It is truly a beautiful Cucumber, a 
Taugiiaii .yyjjjtg spine selection and one of the finest of 
the large varieties. Its dark green color, 15-inch lengfth 
and well balanced shape place it in a distinctive class. 
When properly grown it develops Cucumbers of out¬ 
standing appearance. Oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Kale or Borecole 
Chicago Pickling, or Westerfield’s hLvy^yieider.'A 
very prolific variety combining all the qualities de¬ 
sired by those who raise cucumbers. Fruits are of 
uniform size and good color. Used almost exclusively 
by all large pickling houses. Ready for market in 58 
days. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
bproTod Long Green w 
inches long, slender, more or less warted, tapering 
towards the stem end, color dark green, flesh white 
and firm. Oz., 15c; ^ lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Earlv FortUDB days. One of the most productive 
aiijr Au lu c gQj,^g uow grown. Fruit symmetrical, 
about nine inches in length, round and beautiful dark 
green in color, which does not fade. Flesh very brittle 
and crisp, with small seed cavity. Oz., 10c; ^ lb., 
30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Whitp SmnA (Improved). 58 days. A very fine, early 
” strain. Fruit very rich, dark green, sym¬ 
metrical, thick and nearly square ended, vigorous and 
productive. Oz., 10c; ^4 Ib., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Blsck Diamond days, it is one of the earliest and 
most popular white spine varieties for 
market use. The length has been increased to 9" and 
the extremely dark green color is retained well into 
the mature stage. It has rounded ends with a slight 
taper at the stem end. Highly productive. Oz., 10c; % 
lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
★ days. This outstanding variety which is offered for the 
uiralgni-O second year produces symmetrical cylindrical fruits about 
8 inches in length and about IV 2 inches in diameter. The fruits are well 
rounded at the ends, and when in condition for use are deep green and free 
from objectionable striping or tipping. This is an ideal shipping variety, 
also equally desirable for the home and market gardener. Oz., 15c; ^ lb., 
40c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
One ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
Sow from August 15th to Octo¬ 
ber in rows 18 inches apart, and 
they will yield greens during 
fall and winter. They are im¬ 
proved by freezing. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch f 
A hand- 
some, very finely curled, dwarf, 
spreading variety, foliage long 
and an attractive bright green; 
very hardy. Oz., 10c; % lb., 30c; 
1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
TaD Curled Scotch ^ 
Plants of 
this variety grow 2 to 3 feet in 
, height, bearing long plume-like, 
light green leaves which arc 
much cut and deeply curled at 
the edges. Very hardy. Oz., 10c; 
M lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
