GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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Table and Pickling Cucumbers 
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. 
Grand Ranids Forcing (New Improved Strain.) This seed was grown for us this past season under our own 
u a u apiu& l uim g 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 1 4 to 3 inches in diameter and 10 to 12 inches long. An 
Heal forcing strain that will meet the demand of the 
greenhouse trade. 1 oz., $1.25; x /\ lb., $3.50; 1 lb., $12.00, 
postpaid. 
★ Improved “A & C” 
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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 produce 
an abundance of uniform, exceedingly dark green cucum¬ 
bers, averaging 10 inches long. The fruits are of uniform 
diameter from stem to blossom end, are rather slim, 
averaging 114 to IV 2 inches in diameter, without any 
bulge in the center, and with practically no taper at the 
ends. This is one of the best bred and most popular 
strains of cucumbers in existence. Oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 45c; 1 lb., $1.50, postpaid. 
Chicago Pickling, or Westerfields | 8 a d r Y^- 
heavy yielder. A very prolific variety com¬ 
bining all the qualities desired 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; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, 
postpaid. 
Grand Rapids 
Forcing 
Improved Long Green f no d w a n y %abie' ta s n or?. rd if V'1" 
inches long, slender, more or less warted, tapering 
towards the stem end, color dark green, flesh white 
and firm. Oz., 15c; x /i lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Farlv Fnrtiinp 58 days. One of the most productive 
J sorts now 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; ^4 lb., 
30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Whitp Sninp (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; % lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Black Diamond 62 d » ys - It , is °”« 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. 
Arlington White Spine 
uniform, of bright green color. Used for early slicing. 
Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
Longfellow Cucumber , excellent 1 ( ? n g> slender, 
5 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 Y 2 inches in diameter. Fairly early, a good 
healthy grower, very productive. Oz., 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; 
1 lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
Day:-* Pprfprt 58 days. One of the products of our 
a la 1 c icci 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; Y± lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.25, 
postpaid. 
Kale or Borecole 
★ Straitfllt-8 60 days. This outstanding variety which is offered for the 
w oildlgiii-o second year produces symmetrical cylindrical fruits about 
8 inches in length and about IY 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; 14 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 y° h .^ y d s : 
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. 
Tall Curled Scotch L 1 ,® ?* y 0 s ; 
Plants of 
this variety grow 2 to 3 feet in 
height, bearing long plume-like, 
light green leaves which are 
much cut and deeply curled at 
the edges. Very hardy. Oz., 10c; 
*4 lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
