Burpee’s Fordhook 
White Spine 

383 Burpee’s Fordhook White Spine Cucumber © 
58 days. Long, straight, attractive fruits, 8 in. long, 2% in. thick, with a rich, dark green skin with 
white lines running from the blossom end toward the center of the fruit. Splendid for pickling while 
fruits are young, and unexcelled for slicing when fully grown. 
The flesh is pure white, tender yet 
firm, and has acrisp flavor. A high quality cucumber, equally valuable to home gardeners and market 
growers. Vines are very productive and dependable. 

Black Diamond 
384 Black Diamond© 
“Tt Stays Green.’ The beautiful thick fruits are 
8 in. long and havea very deep green skin. The flesh is pure 
54 days. 
white, refreshing and tasty. It is of the finest quality. 
Largely used in home and market gardens and by shippers. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
401 Early Fortune©® 
58 days. White spine cucumber, highly valued on account 
of its disease resistance and rich dark green fruits that ship 
well to distant markets. The flesh is pure white and has a 
firm and crisp texture. The flavor is most delicious. Fully 
grown fruits measure 9 in. long and 2% in. thick, tapering 
slightly toward the ends. Holds its color well, so is excellent 
for home and market as well as for pickles. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45. 
393 Fordhook Famous 
60 days. An extra-long white spine, the largest cucumber 
of its type. The fruits are 10 to 12 in. long and 3 in. in 
diameter at the largest part, tapering toward both ends. 
Pick them when they are young, although the flesh is 
extremely crisp and pleasant at a size when smaller varieties 
are tough and past their prime. The seed cavity is small. 
Pkt. 15¢. 
The seed crop is very short. 


Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45. 
COLLECTION—3 Of the Best 
White Spine Cucumbers 
Fordhook White Spine, Black Diamond, 
and Early Fortune. 
7006—3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30¢) for only 25¢ 
7008—3 Ozs. (1 of each, value 70¢) for only 50¢ 

404 Longfellow 
62 days. Extra-long variety of finest quality, usually 12 in. 
long and 3 in. thick. Color is rich dark green which lasts 
well. An enormous yielder of uniform fruits of very attrac- 
tive appearance, which makes it a popular market variety. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% lb. $1.00; 1% Ib. $1.80. 
381 Arlington White Spine 
60 days. Attractive, long, straight, quite thick cucumbers 
of a rich dark green color. 8 in. long and 2% in. thick, with 
square, blocky ends. The flesh is white, crisp, and solid. 
Very early and extremely productive home garden variety. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 4 lb. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.25. 
Early Fortune 
Cucumber 
124 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Scod Growers, Philadelphia 
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