GUEKEN (Ger.) Cucumber cetriolo (it.) 
One ounce oj seed will plant about 60 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre. 
HOLMES IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. Its rich, dark green color 
makes U most attractive to the eye and its heavy bearing qualities 
make it most profitable to the grower. The plants are very strong 
and vigorous. This Cucumber grows about 8 inches long. It is early 
and can be put on the market when prices are high. The gardener 
who piants this fine Cucumber cannot go wrong. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
FORTUNE. £ ne of the flnest types of the White Spine. The 
^hnv b tL W ' 16n g i' own measure about 9 inches in length, 
• ta ? e I ing at the ends. The color is a rich dark green. The flesh 
s t nek and firm, pure white in color. The vines are vigorous, set fruit 
early and are very productive. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
A - & C. In tests of long slicing Cucumbers, A. & C. has been outstand- 
T jf- v^orous and seem to be quite free from disease, 
^ong slender fruits are very dark green, and there is almost a total 
absence of the white striping at the blossom end. Grows 10 inches 
We confess we are keenly enthusiastic over A. & C.—it is by far the 
most popular Cucumber in the East and far West and many other 
sections. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
STAYS GREEN. Excellent shipper. Fruits rich dark green, retaining 
them color long after picking; dark spined; about 8 inches long, 2% to 
2% inches thick, only slightly tapered; full at both ends. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 15c; y A lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
STRAIGHT-8. Awarded All-America Gold Medal. Produces sym- 
i^ohe^inrf^Va- . rou . ndad at both enda ; runs quite straight. 8 
strinini v7ni % y° 2 in ‘ n d i ameter - Color dark green, free from pale 
varietv S >y ^ 0US ’ r ® markabl y productive. Makes an ideal 
OZ„ '|£. *liV.^45«fib.”M.50.' n, ‘ rket ' a " d P “" 'O'! 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. We consider this very handsome Cu- 
l^nchJ 0 m an ou . t P standin & variety. Fruits, when Mature, are aDoui 
12 inches long, uniformly slender, and of a rich deep green color 
MoTvTifc, 3SAr'ii5S! ts are usea for plck,es P “- l<Mi 
15c; H lb., ,S 35cfl»., *1.25. Cmk The Tl " eB are ViKOrOUS - PM - 10c » 
Long, slender, uniform shape, deep dark green color. 
r5v S Tn°c h e Skln , and ^ hite ,« esb - When matured, 12 to lynches ?ong 
vntf * he n dia meter. Very few seeds. An ideal type for the pri- 
reconfmend n it r bf S m pack ” SOrt for shi P ment to market. We 
recommend it highly. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y A lb., 65c; lb., $2.00. 
N Fr^^hf ! ES ^ eCia , 1 ^ b / ed for P lcklin S in the small sizes. 
Fruits straight, and blunt-ended, but not chunky. Deep green color. 
Makes firm, crisp pickle. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
PICKLER. This variety yields more pickles per vine than 
: ^ grow . 1 ?’ In a carefully conducted trial the Holmes' Pick- 
sort P WhPn d «l h Q r n e n imeS , aS many sma11 P lckles as any other prolific 
H°iJv ?[ ben , small Cucumbers are picked off as fast as they get the 
p gbt s ^ e f or pickles, the vines produce an astonishing number. The 
young Cucumbers are often produced in clusters of three or four at 
every joint of the vine. The Cucumbers are very straight with blunt 
nmJ gr . een and of the very best shape for small pickles. 
. he Holmes Pickier is not only more prolific than other sorts, but It 
l SalS °/ W ° Weeka earller - The frults are five to six Inches long when 
ready to slice. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y A lb., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. Our strain with full or blunt ends, is superior to 
other picklers, with exception of Holmes’ Pickier. Our Chicago Pickle 
S’VrsOc^bf’^lW) 01 ^ and earliness - is a leader - Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
W ^ IT t E W * OND P R ’ The Cucumbers are white from the time they be- 
gin to set and are very good, either for eating fresh or pickling. Of 
fin® quality and very productive. They average 8 inches long and 
2/2 inches thick. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 
EARLY CLUSTER. Very fine pickling sort. Very popular. Medium dark 
green, prolific, full at both ends. Pkt., 10c; ox., 15c; y A lb., 30c; lb., 
BO ? T pN PICKLING. Early, plant very productive, fruits short, slender, 
slightly tapering, medium color. Pkt., 5o; ox., 15o; y A lb., SOo; lb., $1.00. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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