
See culture below. 
253 A and C¥ 
Unusually attractive; shipping type (62 days) 
The beautiful, straight, cylindrical fruits are about 10 in. long and 
2% in, thick, well rounded at the ends, and dark green over all. 
This dense green color remains long after picking, making the 
fruits especially suitable for delayed use. A relatively new variety, 
A and C has quickly assumed a leading position because it over. 
comes each of the faults common to ordinary cucumbers. Vines 
are robust and productive. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; 14 Ib. $2.30; Ib. $4.30. 
246 Davis Perfect % 
Introduced by Maule in 1906 (58 days) 
Ideal for shape, color and quality, and just about perfect for size. 
It retains its rich, dark green color long after picking; in fact, it 
greatly resembles the handsome, large hot-house cucumbers 
offered at high prices in all the better markets. Vigorous, sturdy, 
productive vines bear an abundance of large fruits, 10 in. in 
length, 24 in. in diameter and somewhat tapered at each end. 
Flesh is crisp and of the most delicate flavor. Contain few seeds. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45; Ib. $2.75. 
266 Everbearing 
Particularly desirable for small pickles. Prolific (55 days) 
A general favorite because if picked regularly it goes on bearing 
_ throughout the entire season. The fruits may be used at any stage 
of their development. When fully matured, they are about 4% in. 
long and 2 in. thick, and a medium green color. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 55¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.85. 
261 Chicago Pickling 
A specialized strain primarily for pickles (56 days) 
Developed in the Chicago area, this variety is one of the leading 
pickle types, and is especially desirable for making dill pickles. 
Fruits are dark green and become 6 in. long and 2 in. thick. Also 
used for slicing. Flesh is crisp and has an excellent flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; lb. $2.35. 
250 Arlington White Spine 
Straight, attractive fruits (58 days) 
Early, productive variety, bearing a heavy crop of 
straight, square-ended fruits which measure 7 to 
8 in. in length and 2% in. in diameter. Skin is 
moderately deep green with heavy white 
markings at the blossom end. Flesh is white, 
crisp, and solid. Old standby for slicing and 
for dill pickles. ; £ 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1 1b. 65¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.35. 
Cultural Suggestions 
Sow the seed after all danger of frost is over to 
supply fruits for summer use and another sow- 
ing in late June or early July for pickles 
and late cucumbers. Plant in hills 4 or 
5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in each 
hill and cover with ¥% in. of fine soil. 
When plants are 6 in. tall, thin to 3 or 
4 plants in a hill. Succeed best ina 
- light, well-drained soil. A packet 
is enough for 15 hills; one oz. for 
75 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. for an acre. 
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CUCUMBER 
254 Maule’s Earliest Black Diamond 
It stays green longer than others (56 days) 
This excellent white spine cucumber is adapted to all sections and 
all soils, and we highly recommend it to both small and large 
growers. Whether used for pickling when small or for slicing when 
fully grown, it is considered the best by the majority of gardeners. 
The cylindrical fruits grow 7 to 8 in. long, 2% in. thick, and retain 
their dark green color for a very long time after picking. Firm, 
white flesh of the finest quality. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; Ib. $2.35. 
252 Maule’s Early White Spine % 
Fine for slicing and salads; extra select (58 days) 
An extra fine improved type of this famous old variety. Fruits are 
used for, pickling when small and for slicing when large. They 
attain a length of 7 to 8 in., becoming quite plump towards 
maturity. The vines are very productive. : 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% lb. 80¢; 14 lb. $1.45; Ib. $2.75. 
268 Maule’s Early Fortune 
An old time favorite (58 days) 
Early Fortune is early, productive, and disease resistant. Fruits 
are 9 in. long, 214 in. thick and taper slightly toward each end. 
Flesh is white, firm, and crisp. The skin is dark green, with 
narrow, light green stripes extending about 2 in. from the tip. 
Popular for 35 years. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 14 Ib. $1.45; Ib. $2.75. 
274 Mixed Cucumbers 
Many kinds of different sizes and types (55 to 80 days) 
By planting this mixture you may have a great quantity of 
cucumbers from early until late in the season. Included are 
varieties suitable for both slicing and pickling. An excellent op- 
portunity for the home gardener to obtain a wide assortment of 
varieties without having to purchase each kind separately. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 15¢; 14 Ib. 55¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.85. 
Maule’s Earliest 
Black Diamond 
Maule’s Early 
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