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* 
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. Awarded All-America gold 
medal in 1935. Pkt. 10c; oz, 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., 
$2.75. 
Black Diamond* 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. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25¢; 
% Ib., SOc; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
The Vaughan* 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. White spined. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 
Y% Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00. 
Longfellowx 72 days 
An excellent, long, slender dark green va- 
riety, 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 vig- 
orous habit. White spined. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
385e; % Ib., $1.00; 1 Ib., $2.75. 
65 days 
Davis Perfect* 
A selected strain of Long White Spine 
which retains its dark green color and 
good qualities long after being picked. It 
is crisp, solid, of fine flavor and has very 
few seeds. Will average about 10 inches 
or more in length, is quite slender, taper- 
ing slightly at both ends. The Davis 
Perfect makes a splendid cucumber to 
grow for pickling, as well as for table. 
PkKt., 10¢; 0oz., 25e; %4 lb., S5e; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Dark Green Shipping* 65 days 
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. Pkt., 10e; oz., 25c; 4% Ilb., SOc; 1 Ihb., $2.25. 
Improved Arlington White Spine* 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 dark green, the flesh firm 
but tender and of delicious flavor. Good for slicing or 
pickling. Is a heavy yielder and measures 6 to 9 inches 
in length. Pkt., 10¢c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 85e3 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Cubit* 63 days 
A 1944 All-America Winner. A heavy bearer of white- 
spined, main crop variety, distinguished by unusually 
uniform dark green exterior color and long, blunt-ended, 
eylindrical shape of smooth, crisp texture, with small 
seed cavity. A fine Cucumber for home gardeners, market 
gardeners and shipping. Pkt., lie; oz., S5e; % Ib., $2.25; 
1 Ib., $7.50. 
Gould’s 
Pickling 
Cucumber. 
About 
One-half 
Actual Size 
vi . 7 
Gould’s Pickling 56 days 
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. About 5 inches at maturity. Pkt., 
10c; 0z., 25ce; % Ib. S5e; 1 Ib. $2.50. 
Climbing 
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 about 9 inches long, 
tender and crisp. A medium dark green color. Quite re- 
sistant to disease, black spined. PkKt., 10¢; 0z., 25¢e; %4 Ib., 
She, 

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PRICES IN 1944 
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 Fortune* 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 
white flesh is firm and crisp. A good shipper. Fine for 
table, market or for pickles. A heavy producer, disease 
resistant. Pkt., 10c; oz, 35e; 44 lb., $1.00; 1 Ib., $3.00. 

Straight-8 Cucumber 
Long Green* 70 days 
Produces dark green fruit from 10 to 14 inches long. 
Flesh is firm and crisp. Fine for slicing, also desirable 
for ripe cucumber pickles, the best variety to use for yel- 
low pickling. The bulk of the crop matures late and is in 
much demand for both the home garden and for market 
gardeners. Black spined, one of the most popular. Pkt., 
10¢;3 oz. 35¢e; %4 Ib., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.00. 
Boston Pickling 58 days 
Very productive, and grown mostly for pickles. The fruit 
is black spined, bright green in color, and smooth. Flesh 
crisp and tender. Grows 6 to 7 inches long. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 25c; % Ib., 85e; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Chicago or Westerfield Pickling 59 days 
About 7 inches in length, 2% inches thick, 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., 10¢; oz. 25e; % Ib., S5c; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
National Pickling* 54 days 
An early maturing strain of medium size, deep green, 
very solid, uniform pickles. Stay just as firm after pick- 
ling as before. Very productive. An excellent pickling 
variety. Pkt., 10c; oz, 25ce; % Ib., S5e; 1 Ib., $2.50. 
Snow’s Pickling 5) days 
A small, early, deep green variety; a favorite among 
pickle growers. Very productive, maturing uniformly, of 
excellent quality. PkKt., 10c; oz. 25¢e; 1% Ib., 85e; 1 Ib. 
$2.50. 
DILL 
The young green stems are used for flavoring soups 
and sauces. The dried branches and seeds are much 
prized for flavoring pickles, and the seeds are used for 
flavoring sauerkraut. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20ce; %4 Ib., 60c¢; 1 Ib., 
$1,50, 
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