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Sunnybrook 
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374 Burpee’s Sunnyb rook © — Our extra dark green streamliner 
60 days. Burpee’s Sunnybrook is an outstanding cucumber of the long, slender, dark green, white spine type 
with stripes en or eanencous for considerably less than 4 its length. Whether used for pickling when 
small, or for slicing when fully grown, Burpee’s Sunnybrook is a valuable cucumber for the home garden, local 
markets and distant shipping. Fruits are 9 to 11 in. in length and 2 to 2} in. in diameter when mature, tapering 
symmetrically toward either end; flesh is firm and thick, with few seeds. The extremely dark color is maintained 
for a long time after picking. As the seeds form late in the season, the edible period is longer than that of most 
varieties. We highly recommend Burpee’s Sunnybrook for all purposes. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.25. 
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400 Davis’ Perfect — crisp and tender 379 Burpee’s Extra Early 3 
58 days. Shapely white spine ek cue 9 to i PORE ae ato White Spine — Large, early and prolific 
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14m ae hich pats pet ie flesh is Fite whites solid: brittle, 55 days. Fruits are almost cylindrical, 7 in. long and 2% in. thick. 
3 ae : : i kin which is practically free 
and tasty. Its eating qualities are excellent, due to its thickness They have a beautiful deep green skin \ 
and the ink of seeds. Retains its color for a long time after being from ridges. They are excellent for slicing when fully grown or 
picked; this makes it valuable for market and shipping as well as | when small for pickling. Vines make a heavy growth and produce 
for home use. Davis’ Perfect is also adapted for greenhouse cul- _ their fruits early and very freely. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 80¢. 
ture. Heavy producer. Pkt. 10¢;5 oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 80¢. t 
| 399 Improved Long Green 
381 Arlington White Spine 60 days. (London) Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, and more or 
less warted. Very prolific. Beautiful glossy green skin and pure 
60 days. Attractive, long, straight fruits of a moderately dark white, solid flesh; tender and crisp. A general purpose cucumber, 
green color, 7 to 8 in. long and 2% in. thick, with square, blocky popular for pickles or slicing and although it is a black spine cucum- 
ends. Flesh is white, crisp, and solid. Splendid for slicing or dill _ ber it is extremely popular for market, the fruits being marketable 
pickles. Extremely productive. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 4% Ib. 65¢. when only about half grown. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. $1.00. 
380 A and C How te Grow Cucumbers 
60 days. The white-spined fruits grow about 
ante < : Make your first sowing of cucumbers after all danger of frost has passed to 
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rages - t ee “a : d oa rpealters ort supply fruits for summer use, and a second sowing 4 or 5 weeks later to furnish 
cucumbers for fall use and pickling. They succeed best in a fertile, light, 
well-drained soil. Well-rotted manure or organic matter dug into the soil where 
seeds are to be planted and side-dressings of commercial fertilizer after the 
plants have begun to grow are highly beneficial. Plant in groups 4 to 5 it. 
out. The rich, dark green color is retained 
for an unusually long time after picking —an 
especially desirable feature for those sending 
their cucumbers to market. This characteris- apart, placing 8 to 10 seéds in each group, and cover with % in. of soil. When 
tic, together with ideal shape, size and qual- plants are 6 to 8 in. high, thin to 3 or 4 plants to a group. A pkt. of seed will <a 
ity, make A and C a most valuable cucum- 
plant 15 groups; 1 oz. 50 groups or so-called ‘‘hills.’’ Seeds may also be sownin 
ber for the home garden as well as for 
rows 4 to5 ft. apart, 4 to 6in. apart in the row; later thin the plants to stand 
market. White, crisp flesh of delicious flavor. 12 in. apart in the row. In descriptions, we refer to ‘‘ White Spine’ and “‘ Black ares 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.25. Spine’”’ cucumbers; see page 25 for explanation of these two different types. : =a 
384 Black Diamond © — White spine 2 











54 days. ‘‘It Stays Green.”’ 
Fruits grow 7% to 8% 
in. long, 2% to 2% 
in. across, straight, 
blunt ended and 
have a very 
deep green skin, 
The flesh is pure 
white, refresh- §¥ 
ing and tasty. It ‘ 
is of the finest 
quality. Largely 
used in home and 
market gardens and 
by shippers. Pkt. 10¢; 
oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢. 
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24 W. Atlee Burpee Co = ies —— ; Black Diamond 
