
Holmes’ Pickler 



Holmes’ Improved White Spine 
Cucumber ; 
A & GC) 
Cucumber 

GURKEN (Ger.) Cu cum ber CETRIOLO (it.) 
One ounce of seed will plant about 60 hills; 2 Ibs. to the acre. 
Rapid growth and high yields of this vegetable seem to be associated 
with thorough preparation of the soil, frequent shallow cultivation and 
ample supply of well rotted manure in the soil. A sandy soil is preferred. 
The first two weeks in June are the best seeding dates. The most popu- 
lar practice is to seed liberally in hills 3 to 5 feet apart, three or four 
of the healthiest plants being allowed to mature in each hill. For con- 
tinued production, remove each Cucumber as it matures. 
Holmes’ Improved White Spine. Its rich, dark green color makes it 
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 plants this 
Cucumber cannot go wrong. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; Ib., $1.25. 
EARLY FORTUNE. One of the finest types of the White Spine. The 
Cucumbers when fully grown measure about 8 to 9 inches in length, 
2% inches thick, slightly tapering at the ends. The color is a rich 
dark green. The flesh is thick and firm, pure white in color. The vines 
are vigorous, set fruit early and are very productive. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 1b., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
A. & C. Has proven to be about the finest slicing variety ever intro- 
duced. A Cucumber that has no weak points, The long, slender fruits 
are very dark green; grows 8 to 9 inches long and 2 inches thick. 
A. & C. is one of the most popular Cucumbers grown today: 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 144 Ib., 45c; 1b., $1.50. 
STAYS GREEN. Excellent shipper. Fruits rich dark green, retaining 
their 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; %4 Ib., 30c; Ib., $1.00. 
Straight-8. Awarded All-America Gold Medal. Produces symnietrical 
fruits well rounded at both ends; runs quite straight. 8 inches long, 
1% to 2 inches thick. Color dark green, free from pale striping. 
Vines vigorous, and remarkably productive. Makes an ideal variety 
for the local market, home market, and shipping. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 45c; 1b., $1.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. We consider this very handsome Cucumber 
to be an outstanding variety. Fruits, when mature, are about 10 inches 
long, 2% to 2% inches thick, uniformly slender, and of a rich deep 
green color. Sometimes the small fruits are used for sweet pickles. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 35c; 1b., $1.35. 
DAVIS PERFECT. The color is a dark, glossy green, shape slender and 
symmetrical, average length 9 to 10 inches; 2% inches thick. Contains 
but few seeds and is ideal for slicing. The vines are vigorous. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lhb., 35c; 1b., $1.25. 
LONGFELLOW. Long, slender, uniform shape, deep dark green color, 
with smooth skin and white flesh. When matured, 12 to 14 inches long 
by 2% inches in diameter. Very few seeds. An ideal type for the 
private garden or as a “straight pack” sort for shipment to market. 
We recommend it highly. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 65c; Ib., $2.00. 
Holmes’ Pickler. This variety yields more pickles per vine than any 
other sort grown. In a carefully conducted trial the Holmes’ Pickler 
produced three times aS many small pickles as any other prolific sort. 
When small Cucumbers are picked off as fast as they get the right 
size for 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 ends, 
medium deep green and of the very best shape for small pickles. The 
Holmes’ Pickler is not only more prolific than other sorts, but it is 
also two weeks earlier. The fruits are five to six inches long when 
ready to slice. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 45c; lb., $1.50. 
CHICAGO PICKLING. Our strain with full or blunt ends, is superior to 
Other picklers, with exception of Holmes’ Pickler. Our Chicago Pickle 
for uniformity, color and earliness, is a leader, 6-7 inches long; 
2% inches thick. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lh., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
WHITE WONDER, The Cucumbers are white from the time they begin 
to set, and very good, either for eating fresh or pickling. Of fine 
quality and very productive. They average 8 inches long and 2% inches 
thick. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % 1h., 35c; 1b., $1.25. 
EARLY CLUSTER. Very fine pickling sort. Very popular. 5% inches 
long; 2% inches thick. Medium dark green, prolific, full at both ends. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % Ilb., 30c; 1b., $1.00. 
BOSTON FICKLING. Early, plant very productive, fruits 6 to 7 inches 
long; 2% inches thick; slender, slightly tapering, medium color. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; %4 Ilb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 
GARTEN-KRESSE (Ger.) Cr ess AGRETTO (It.) 
EXTRA CURLED (Pepper Grass). Crisp, pungent-flavored leaves; finely 
cut, dwarf, and compact. Used for salads. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.50. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
[20] 
