CUCUMBER 
1 ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 lbs. 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 




















Tait’s 
None 
Such 
Cucumber 
London Long 
(68 days). An 
Green. old favorite of 
good shape, length and 
color, but late. It is firm 
fleshed, crisp, with few 
seeds, and makes good 
pickles. Pkt., 50; 0z., 10c; %4 Ib., 300; Ib., 
$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; %4 Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
se! ; 60 days). The size and 
Tait’s Thorobred Prosperity. (O02) iis Cucamber 
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., 150; % Ib., 35c; 
Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
(58 days). A very early Cucumber of medium 
Stays Green. length, and dark green color. It stays green a 
long time after pulling. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; % Ib.,30c; Ib.,90c, postpaid. 
Sunny South. (Same as Stays Green). 
(62 days). A special strain of Early Fortune; 
Taxpayer. earlier and of darker color. PEt., 5c; oz., 100; %4 
Ib., 30c; 1b., 90c, postpaid. 
Woodruff’s Hybrid. 
(Same as Clark's Special). 
or not, as the vines will otherwise cease to bear. 
Tait’s Thorobred A. B. C. (8° days). 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 diameter, 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., 150; % Ib., 350; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 
Black Diamond. 
(63 days). An early variety 
yA ° 
Clark Ss Special. 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., 
10c; % Ib., 30c; Ib., 90c, postpaid. 
(Same as Stays Green). 
‘ - (64 days). In small gardens where 
Japanese Climbing. 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. PEt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ib., 
35c; Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
Strai ht-8 (63 days). A very desirable Cucumber. It is prac- 
g * tically straight, symmetrical, of a beautiful, dark 
green color, and will average eight inches in length. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; % Ib., 35c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 
4 (64 days). This agreeably suggestive name 
Cool and Crisp. 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; % Ib., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
(63 days). An old favorite and a good ship- 
Ear ly Fortune. ping sort. It is of good length, shape and 
color, and is still popular with some growers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
Y% Ib., 25c3 lb., 75c, postpaid. 
> ° (56 days). A splendid pickling strain 
National Pickler. developed at the Michigan Agricultural 
College, in collaboration with the National Pickle Packers Associa- - 
tion. The fruit is dark green and full ended. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 
4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
Gherkin (63 days). Sometimes called Burr Cucumber and 
* grown exclusively for pickles. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c; %4 
lb., 35c; 1b., $1.00, postpaid. 

Tait’s A. B. C. Cucumber 


For Farly Cucumbers, Use Hotkaps. (See page 61) 
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