CUCUMBER 
1 ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 Ihs. for an acre; 10 to 15 lbs. when drilled. 
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. 
Tail’s 
None 
Such 
Cucumber 
London Long 
C'raan days). An 
Oiccli. favorite of 
good shape, length and 
color, but late. It is Arm 
fleshed, crisp, with few 
seeds, and makes good 
pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 30c; lb., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred None Such. 
(62 days). This fine variety, under good 
cultivation, is of very deep color, and 
appears to be almost black, and since 
the color of Cucumbers 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. Will average 8 inches in length, 2 inches 
in diameter and of splendid quality. We have seen the fruits of 
the None Such and Prosperity hold their dark green color three 
weeks after being pulled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred Prosperity. 
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; V4 35c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Tait's Thorobred A. B. C. 
(See illustration 
on front cover.) 
(65 day.?). An exceptionally fine strain of A. & C. and 
the most beautiful of all Cucumbers. The vines are 
robust, and quite resistant to disease. The fruits 
average about 9 inches in length, 2^, inches in diam¬ 
eter, 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., 
10c; oz., 20c; 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 sec¬ 
tions 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; 
V* lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Japanese Climbing. 
Cool and Crisp. 
Stays 
Green days), a very early Cucumber of medium 
length, and dark green color. It stays green a 
long time after pulling. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; ^ lb., 30c; lb., 90c, postpaid. 
Sunny South . (Same as Stays Green). 
Tnvnnupr days). A special strain of Early Fortune; 
I axpayor. earlier and of darker color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Woodruff's Hybrid . (Same as Clark’s Special). 
(64 days). In small gardens where 
space is limited this will be useful, 
as it can be grown on poles or trellis. The fruit is quite long, of 
dark green color, excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 30c; 
lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Strniflht-8 days). A very desirable Cucumber. It is prac- 
'Uiy•• i"0" tically 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. 
(64 days). This agreeably suggestive name 
has been given to a Cucumber which is of 
great value in the family garden, as it is extra early, well colored, 
a continuous bearer and equally good for slicing or pickling. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Fnriv Fnrfimp days). An old favorite and a good ship- 
L.uriy runuilc. ping 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 days). Sometimes called Burr Cucumber and 
V3IICIIVIII. grown exclusively for pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; ^ 
lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
Imperator. (Same as Clark’s Special). 
Tait’s Prosperity Cucumber 
For Early Cocumbers, Use Hotkaps. (See page 61) 
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