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Burpee’s 
Fordhook White Sone 
392 Straight Eight © —Gold Medal Winner 
58 days. A favorite for home or market; good producer, ideal 
shipper and of the highest quality. At best table size fruits are 
8 in. long and 2% in. in diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark 
green in color, with practically no striping at the blossom end. 
Its even, deep color and symmetrical shape are outstanding char- 
acteristics. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 12 Ib. $1.80. 
404 Longfellow — Larges: of all 
62 days. Extra-long variety of finest quality, usually 12 in. long 
and 3 in. thick, nearly cylindrical, tapering sharply at the ends. 
Color is rich dark green which lasts well. An enormous yielder of 
uniform fruits of very attractive appearance, which makes it pop- 
ular for home and both field and greenhouse growing on a commer- 
cial scale. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.80. 


Explanation of White Spine and Black Spine 
The terms “White Spine” and “Black Spine’ refer to the color 
of the over-ripe fruit. ‘‘White Spine’ 
varieties turn creamy white 
when old; “Black 
Spine”’ varieties 
turn to a yel- 
lowish orange 
when ma- 
tured. All 
the Pickling 
Cucumbers 
listed below 
belong to 
the black 
spine group, 
as does Im- 
proved Long 
Green; all others that 
we offer are white spined. 
56 days. 
and mustard pickles. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 
58 days. 
52 days. 
377 Extra-Early Green Prolific 
The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 
2% in. thick, nearly smooth and blunt ended. Excep- 
tionally uniform in size and shape. Popular for pickles 
and may also be used for slicing. Vines are very pro- 
ductive. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 1% lb. $1.25. 
375 Everbearing — Early and prolific 
If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the 
plants will continue to bear over a longer season than 
other varieties. When fully grown, the fruits are 5 in. 
long and about 2 in. thick; rich medium green. 
58 days. The straight, attractive fruits are 
8in. long, 2% in. thick, with a rich, 
dark green skin and white 
lines running from the blos-_ ~ 
“som end toward the cen- 
ter of the fruit. Splen- 
did for pickling while 
fruits are young, 
and unexcelled for 
slicing when fully 
grown. The flesh is 
pure white, tender 
yet firm, and hasa crisp 
flavor. A high quality 
cucumber, equally valuable 
to home and market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45. 
Three 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 oz. of each, value 70¢) for only 50¢ 

393 Fordhook Famous 
60 days. An extra-long medium green, white spine cucumber, 
which, when fully grown, will measure 10 to 12 in. in length and 
2% to 3 in. in diameter at the largest part, tapering toward both 
ends. Pick them when they are young, although the flesh is ex- 
tremely crisp and pleasant at a size when smaller varieties are 
tough and past their prime. The seed cavity is small. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.80. 












Early 
Fortune 
401 Early Fortune © — Early, dependable, and highly productive 
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. 
color well, so is excellent for home and market as well as for pickles. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 
CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
395 Fordhook Pickling O—TXe largest 
The fruits taper at both ends and have the 
warts and knobs so much desired in pickles. 
fully grown, the fruits are 8 in. long and 3 in. thick, 
with crisp, solid flesh. Makes firm slicing or tasty dill 
The largest in common use. 
4, lb. 80¢; 12 Ib. $1.45. 
Holds its 
Vy, lb. $1.45. 
May also be used for 
slicing, except Gherkin 
371 Early Green Cluster 
52 days. Short, chunky, medium green, prickly fruits, 
5 to 6in. long and 2% in. thick when full grown, ends 
distinctly blunt, juicy crisp white flesh. The fruits 
are excellent for pickling. Early and prolific. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 4 Ib. 65¢; 14 lb. $1.25. 
390 Chicago Pickling —4 n old favorite 
58 days. Grow 6 to 7 in. long and 2'4.in. thick. Enor- 
mously productive. The fruits are 66 even size, Square- 
ended and disease resistant. They have a rich dark 
green skin with moderately few warts or knobs. Pop- 
ular for years with leading pickle houses. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
402 Heinz Pickling — Good pickle 
56 days. When small, fruits are of ideal pickling 
_ shape and dark green color. A heavy yielder of 
straight, smooth, solid fruits. If left to grow for slic- 
ing, they measure 7 in. long and 3 in. thick. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 lb. $1.45. 
When 
Seed crop is very short. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢. 
409 West India Gherkin 
60 days. This is the true West India or Burr Gherkin 
which is quite different from other types of cucumbers. 
The vines produce an astonishingly large crop of 
small, burr-like fruits, 2 to 3 in. long and 1 to 1% in. 
thick. The bright green skin is covered with fleshy 
spines or prickles. Used for pickling or relish. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45. 
407 National Pickling © 
55 days. Rich dark green, 6 to 7 in. long and 2 in. 
thick, straight, rather blunt at each end, but not 
chunky. Early, and can be used for pickles from small 
to large. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45. 
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