CUCUMBERS 
A packet of seed will plant 20 hills; an ounce about 80 hills or sow 50 feet of row. About 2 lbs. of seed per acre. 
ba 5 i Seed is sown in this latitude (Western New York) 
oe on the middle of May for early slicers and up to the 
last of June for pickles and late cucumbers. 
A few hills in the home garden will supply an 
abundance of cucumbers and pickles. For best 
results the fruit should be kept picked. It is impor- 
tant that the young vines be kept free from insects, 
especially the striped cucumber beetle. We recom- 
mend dusting with Sulrote (see page 87) as soon as 
the plants appear above ground and at regular 
intervals until the vines become full grown. 

Early plantings of cucumbers will often grow 
better if started under HOTKAPS (See page 88). 
These plant protectors keep the soil warm and 
protect the seedlings from frost and insects. 
“White Spine’? and “Black Spine” 
These terms are used in describing cucum- 
bers and refer to the small prickly spines or 
bristles on the fruit. The varieties which 
have white or light colored spines retain their 
green color a long time and turn a pale whitish 
color when very old. The black spined varie- 
ties turn yellow or brownish-orange when 
they get past the market stage. In general, 
the slicing types are white spined and the 
pickling types are black spined. 






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DAVIS PERFECT. Our stock of this improved strain of White Spine is HARRIS’ PER FECTION. The Best for Slicing. This is the 
very fine. The fruit is of good length, straight, tapering at both ends, best long green cucumber. It carries 

very deep green, and of fine quality. Matures a little later than Early fine shape, dark green color and excellent quality, and it will produce 
White Spine, and Early Fortune. greater yields than almost any other white spine type. Ideal for 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 44 Lb. 55c; Lb. $1.75. home use and market. See also photo and description on page 4. 
EARLY WHITE SPINE. A popular cucumber for general purposes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
Early, productive and of fine quality for slicing and dills. Fruit is of 
medium length and matures early. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 50c; Lb. $1.50. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. Fruit long, straight and dark green. Ex- 

cellent for pickling, slicing and market. Our strain is much superior to A&C 
the common Long Green. Black spine. Turns yellow when ripe. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. Cucumbers 
LONGFELLOW. This is a very fine, slender, dark green cucumber with 
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fruit about 8 inches long and 2 inches in diameter at the picking stage. anecen 
It is a very deep green and very high quality. White Spine. Cie, 
_ Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 
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A & G A Streamlined Dark Green Variety. A & C produces a 
~ fine long slender cucumber of beautiful color and shape. The 
fruits are very smooth and straight, usually over 8 inches in length and 
have a rich dark green skin and dark green rays. The fine color holds up 
for a long time after picking. The flesh is thick, crisp and delicious. 
Altogether one of the most attractive cucumbers grown, and is highly 
popular for both home and market. White spine. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.25. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT. Very Prolific. The cucumbers are about eight 
inches long when ready to use, always straight, very cylindrical and 
smooth and with blunt ends. The color is medium dark green with green 
rays at the blossom end. The vines are healthy and produce a large 
number of fine fruit. An excellent slicer, very attractive in appearance 
and of fine quality. White Spine. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 70c; Lb. $2.25. 


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‘Straight Eight—these are fine for slicing. 
EARLY FORTUNE. One of the 
earliest and best of the white 
spine varieties. The fruit is about 
7 inches long, tapering slightly 
toward each end. This variety is 
excellent for market and pickles 
as it holds the deep green color 
well after picking. It is also very 
valuable for shipping. The vines 
are vigorous, healthy and pro- 
ductive. Our stock is very true. 
: Oz. : Lb. 50c; ; 3 ree 
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Early Fortune 
