CUCUMBER 
CULTURE. Plant in hills 6 feet apart each way, 10 to 20 
seeds may be planted in each hill, covering a circle 15 
inches in diameter. When plants are three or four inches 
high they may be thinned to 5 or 6 to a hill, allowing for 
cutworms and beetles destroying one or two. Cultivate 
frequently until the vines cover the ground. The seed 
may also be started in berry boxes by placing them in a 
hotbed. When the weather is suitable—settled and warm 
—remove the box as plants are placed in the garden. 
The fruit should be gathered as soon as large enough 
for use, or else the productiveness of the vines will be 
permanently injured. One ounce of seed is required for 
60 hills; two to three pounds per acre. : 
63 days 
Straight-8 x 
Outstanding as a shipping cucumber, also recommended 
for the home garden. 1% inches in diameter, 8 inches 
long, and well rounded at both ends. Deep green in color 
and free from striping. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25e; %4 Ib., G5e; 1 
Ib., $1.90, 
Black Diamondx 60 days 
Very prolific, dark green, about 8 inches 
long, 2% inches thick. Very early. A fine 
shipper. Stays green long after picking. 
The flesh is pure white. PkKt., 5¢e; oz., 15¢; 
y% Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
65 days 
N. K. & Co’s Sterlingx 
One of the earliest cucumbers of the 
White Spine type. For general use it is 
unsurpassed. It can be picked at any size 
and used for pickles if desired, and will 
also make a fine large cucumber. Pkt., 5e; 
oz., 152; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
The Vaughanx 72 days 
Is one of the finest extra long cucumbers 
grown. The average length when matured 
is from 12 to 15 inches and the diameter 
from 2 to 2% inches at the center, taper- 
ing gradually at both ends. Excellent for 
table. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., 
$1.50. 
Longfellowx 72 days 
An excellent, long, slender, dark green 
variety, equally desirable for greenhouse 
forcing or outdoor culture. This is an 
ideal cucumber for the market gardener, 
growing 12 to 14 inches in length, of 
vigorous habit and disease resistant. Pkt., 
5e; oz, 15¢; % Ib., 50e; 1 Ihb., $1.50. 
Davis Perfect 65 days 
A selected strain of Long White Spine 
which retains its dark green color and | q ; 
good qualities long after being picked. It is crisp, solid, 
of fine flavor and has very few seeds. Will average about 
ten inches or more in length, is quite slender, tapering 
slightly at both ends. The Davis Perfect makes a splen- 
did cucumber to grow for pickling, as well as for table. 
Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 15¢e; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
65 days 
Dark Green Shippingx 
An improved strain of White Spine, developed to stand 
shipping. The deep green color holds up under long 
periods of shipment. Tapers slightly. Matures 8 to 9 
inches long. PkKt., 5c; oz, 25c; %4 lb., 65ce; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
Improved Arlington White Spinex 60 days 
One of the earliest and most popular cucumbers of the 
White Spine family. This improved strain is much supe- 
rior to the old sort. The skin is an attractive glossy dark 
green, the flesh firm but tender and of delicious flavor. 
Ts a heavy yielder and measures 6 to 9 inches in length. 
Pkt., 5¢; 0z., 15e; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
60 days 
Stays Greenx 
A splendid variety, 7 to 8 inches long, 2%. inches thick. 
Glossy dark green, white spined, cylindrical. Retains 
its color a long time. Young fruit fine for pickling. 
Mature fruit adapted to packing and shipping. Pkt., 5¢; 
oz, 15¢e; %4 Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
56 days 
oT . . 
Gould's Pickling 
A big favorite for those who want a small pickle. Pro- 
duces a heavy yield of deep green, square ended fruits, 
broad at stem end and tapering slightly to the tip, of 
very uniform size. Pkt., 5e; oz, 15¢; %4 Ib. 50e; 1 Ib., 
$1.50. 
; Gould’s 
Pickling 
Cucumber, 






About 
One-half 
Actual Size. 
FERTILIZER FOR CUCUMBERS 
About 200 pounds of Vigoro, 4-12-4 fertilizer to the acre 
will give splendid results for cucumbers. Apply as a side- 
dressing at seeding time. 











PRICES IN 1942 
Business is now operating under abnormal conditions 
and we cannot be responsible for any changes in price 
that may occur after this catalog is printed. All prices 
quoted are subject to increased cost of merchandise, 
labor, taxes, and government restrictions beyond our 
control, 
Due to the difficulties of the situation, our delivery 
prices are based on present operating conditions and 
we cannot be held responsible for failure to meet 
these delivery promises when causes beyond our con- 
trol make it impossible for us to do so. Therefore, 
all prices quoted are subject to change without notice. 
Early Fortunex 65 days 
One of the leading early White Spine varieties with a 
rich dark green color. It grows about nine inches long, 
slightly tapering at both ends. Has very few seeds. The 
pure white flesh is firm and crisp. Is a fine shipper. 
Fine for home or market as well as for pickles. Pkt., 5¢e; 
oz, 15e; % Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50. 



Straight-8 Cucumber 
Long Greenx 
Produces dark green fruit from 10 to 14 inches long. 
70 days 
Flesh is firm and crisp. Fine for slicing, also desirable 
for ripe cucumber pickles, the best variety to use for 
yellow pickling. The bulk of the crop matures late and 
is in much demand for both the home garden and for 
market gardeners. Pkt., 5¢; oz, 20c; ™%4 Ib., 55e; 1 Ib., 
$1.75. 
Boston Pickling 58 days 
Very productive, and grown mostly for pickles. The 
fruit is medium size, bright green in color, and smooth. 
Flesh crisp and tender. Grows 5 to 6 inches long. Pkt., 
5e; oz. 15e; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
59 days 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling 
Is medium in length, blunt at both ends, and has large 
black spines. Is very prolific, and a favorite of many 
who grow pickles on a large scale. PkKt., 5c; 02. 15¢e; 
y% Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
56 days 
National Picklingx 
An early maturing strain of medium size, deep green, 
very solid, uniform pickles. Stay just as firm after 
pickling as before. Very productive. An excellent pick- 
ling variety. Pkt., 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib., 50e; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
Snow's Pickling 55 days 
A small, early deep green variety; a favorite among 
pickle growers. Pkt., 5e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib., 50ce; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
Extra Long White Spine Evergreen 65 days 
An extra fine variety for either greenhouse or outdoor 
erop. It grows about 10 to 12 inches long; fruits pure 
white and very crisp. Very blight resistant. Pkt., 5e; 
oz, 15¢; % Ib., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50. 
Climbing 60 days 
A vigorous grower. Very desirable for planting along 
fence or trellis in small gardens. A real climber that 
does best on a pole or trellis. Fruit 10 to 12 inches long, 
tender and crisp. A dark green color when young to a 
russet yellow when ripe. Pkt., 5e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib., 50c. 
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