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260 National Pickling % 
Dark green fruits. Heavy yielder (55 days) 

Its remarkable solidity will recommend it 
to everyone, and it is just as firm and crisp 
after pickling as before. Early, heavy pro- 
ducer, and valuable for pickling in’ the 
small sizes or for slicing when 
large. Fruits are straight, sym- 
metrical, rather blunt at each end 
but not chunky. Color is always 
dark green. Wonderfully even in 
growth, so that a great number of 
fruits can be picked at one time. 
Fully grown cucumbers measure 
7 in. long and 3 in. thick. a 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 
Y, Ib. 75¢; 12 Ib. $1.35; Ib. $2.55. 
247 Straight Eight % 
Gold medal winner (58 days) 

National Pickling 
The straight symmetrical fruits 
grow 8 in. long and about 2% in. 
thick. When ready for use, they are rich dark 
green, well rounded at the ends and do not show 
any of the striping so objectionable at the tips. A 
good producer, an ideal shipper, attractive in 
appearance, high in quality, one of the best for slic- 
ing. A good cucumber with a very descriptive name. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 lb. $1.80; Ib. $3.40. 
262 Heinz Pickling 
One of the favorite ‘‘57’’ Heinz varieties (57 days) 
When small, fruits are of the ideal pickling shape and dark 
‘green color which show up so well when bottled. If left to 
grow for slicing, fruits are of uniform size, about 6 in. long 
and 2 in. thick. A heavy yielder of smooth, crisp fruits. _ 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 12 Ib. $1.45; Ib. $2.75. 
256 Green Prolific or Boston Pickling 
Darker green than most pickling sorts (55 days) 
Fruit moderately short and plump when mature, and suitable for 
slicing. Its principal use, however, is for pickling, and it has a 
long, gentle taper toward the tip which, together with a dark 
green color, is its identifying characteristic. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 55¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.85. 
248 Longfellow 
Dark green and long (66 days) 
A handsome variety, with impressive dark green color and 10 to 
12 in. smooth, cylindrical fruits. It is 2% in. thick. With favor- 
able growing conditions, Longfellow surpasses almost every com- 
petitor through uniformity, size, and depth of color. Used mostly 
for slicing, and often chosen by market growers for shipping. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.80; lb. $3.40. 
258 Delcrow 
A new cucumber well worth trying (65 days) 
An unusual new cucumber embodying remarkable smoothness, 
freedom from spines, aid intense dark green color. Fruits average 
8 in. long and 2% in. in diameter, are straight and blunt ended. 
Really sensational for color. Flesh is tender, crisp and delicious; 
seed cavities are small. This variety deserves a great deal more 
attention than it has gained. It should be compared with Straight 
Eight, Black Diamond, Davis Perfect, and similar types. Many 
gardeners will find it displaces their old favorites. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.80; Ib. $3.40. 
244 Maule’s Extra Early 
Crisp and delicious. For table or pickling (55 days) 
When fruits are young, they are good for pickling; when ready for 
slicing, they are straight, 6 to 7 in. long, 214 in. thick, almost 
cylindrical, slightly tapering to the reba blunt ends. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.35. 
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Maule’s 
Improved 
Long Green 
Giant Long China 
Giant Long China, as its name indi- 
cates, comes from the Far East. We'll 
have to confess that our stock pile 
wasn’t great enough to carry usan extra 
year when the supplies were cut off. We do 
have ample seed stock, however, and next 
year we'll be able to offer American grown 
seed of this unique and mammoth strain. 
Meanwhile, as a substitute for 1943, we suggest 
that you plant Maule’s Improved Long Green, 
pictured to the left and described just below. 
257 Maule’s Improved Long Green 
Long, dark green fruits; pure white, solid flesh (65 days) 
Fruits are dark green, from 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. across, straight, 
tapering gradually toward the stem end. They are more slender 
and show less warting or irregularities on the surface than the 
common Long Green. Flesh is white, firm and crisp. When very 
young the fruits are used for pickling, but they rapidly reach their 
full size, and are then used for slicing. Of all the long varieties 
this has been the most popular (except for Giant Long China) for 
100 years. Long China will be available again in 1944, and we 
suggest Improved Long Green as a worthy substitute in 1943. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 14 lb. $1.80; Ib. $3.40. 
270. White Wonder 
ivory white skin and flesh (60 days) 
A quality cucumber and by no means just a freak. Fruitsare8in. ° 
long and about 2% in. thick; the skin and flesh are a beautiful 
pearly white. Remains solid and crisp over an unusually long 
period. Exceptionally mild flavored. Attractive in salads. 
oo Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 65¢; 1% Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.35. 
263 Early Green Cluster 
Bears 2 or 3 short, chunky fruits in each cluster (55 days) 
Medium dark green, short, prickly fruits, highly valued for pick- 
ling purposes as well as for slicing. 2 or 3 cucumbers are pro- 
duced in clusters. Fully matured fruits are 6 in. long and 23% in. 
thick, ends distinctly blunt. Its earliness is of value. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 lb. 55¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.85. 
273 Small Gherkin 
Used exclusively for pickles—spiced or mustard (80 days) 
Fantastic yields. Fruits 2 in. long, 14% im. thick, burr-like, short 
oval, pale green; distinct. Excellent tiny pickles. = 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 65¢; 1% Ib. $1.255 Ib. $2.35. 


