GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 13 
Table and Pickling Cucumbers 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed to 50 hills; 2 pounds per acre. Cucumbers should not be planted unti 
\ : : 2 til th 
ground is warm, about June ist. For pickles, they may be planted as late as July Ist. They require a hes Bich: Gandy 
soil. Plant in hills about 4 feet apart and about 8 seeds to the hill. When all danger from insects is past, thin to 3 or 4 
of the strongest plants. D 
Cucumber Beetle—No. 10 Pyrocide Dust is the control measure to keep your Cucumbers clean. 
your Cucumbers without any trouble. Circular free on request. 
: : (New Improved Strain.) 65 days. This seed was grown for us this past season under our 
Grand Rapids Forcing own supervision by Mr. R. Yonker, who, by careful plant selection has developed a cucum- 
ber that is truly worthy of the name “Grand Rapids — 
Forcing.” It is of the white spine type with blunt ends, 
averaging 2% to 3 inches in diameter and 10 to 12 inches 
long. An ideal forcing strain that will meet the demand 
of the greenhouse trade. 1 oz., $1.25; %4 Ib., $3.50; 1 Ib., 
$12.00, postpaid. 
sé ” 68 days. We are offering seed 
Improved A&C of this popular variety which 
was produced by us from seed secured from the originat- 
or, and on which we have made special selections in an 
endeavor to improve this splendid strain still further. 
The vigorous growing, disease resistant vines produce 
an abundance of uniform, exceedingly dark green cucum- 
bers, averaging 10 inches long. The fruits are of uniform 
diameter from stem to blossom end, are rather slim, 
averaging 1% to 1% inches in diameter, without any 
bulge in the center, and with practically no taper at the 
ends. This is one of the best bred and most popular 
strains of cucumbers in existence. Oz., 30c; 
14 Ib., 95c; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
58 days. 
Chicago Pickling, or Westerfeld’s 5° 4°, 
heavy yielder. A very prolific variety com- 
bining all the qualities desired by those who 
raise cucumbers. Fruits are of uniform size 
and good color. Used almost exclusively by 
all large pickling houses. Ready for market 
in 58 days. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
68 days. A standard 
Improved Long Green late, well known table 
sort. 12 to 14 inches long, slender, more or less warted, 
tapering towards the stem end, color dark green, flesh 
white and firm. Oz., 25c; 4 lb., 75c; Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
Apply promptly and grow 

















Grand Rapids 
Forcing 
72 days. 
slender, 
An excellent long, 
dark green variety, 
Longfellow Cucumber 

58 days. One of the most productive 
Early Fortune sorts ao grown. Fruit symmetrical, 
about nine inches in length, round and beautiful dark 
green in color, which does not fade. Flesh very brittle 
and crisp, with small seed cavity. Oz., 25c; % Ib., 75c; 
1 lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
: - _ (Improved.) 58 days. A very fine, early 
White Spine strain. Fruit very rich, dark green, sym- 
metrical, thick and nearly square ended, vigorous and 
productive. Oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
: 52 days. It is one of the earliest and 
Black Diamond most popular white spine varieties for 
market use. The length has been increased to nine 
inches and the extremely dark green color is retained 
well into the mature stage. It has rounded ends with 
a slight taper at the stem end. Highly productive. 
Oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 45c; 1 Ib., $1.50, postpaid. 
Straight-8 drical fruits about 8 inches in length 
for use are deep green and free 
This is an ideal shipping variety, 
market gardener. Very short supply. 
postpaid. 


62 days. This outstanding variety produces symmetrical cylin- 
and about 1% inches in 
diameter. The fruits are well rounded at the ends, and when in condition 
from objectionable striping or tipping. 
also equally desirable for the home and 
Oz., 30c; 4 Ib., 95c; 1 Ib., $3.00, 
equally desirable for greenhouse forcing or outdoor 
culture. An ideal type for the private garden or as a 
straight pack variety for shipment to market. 12 to 
14 inches long by 2% inches in diameter. Fairly early, 
a good healthy grower, very productive. Oz., 30c; 
% \b., 95c; 1 lb., $3.00, postpaid. 
me) 58 days. One of the products of our 
Davis Perfect Eugene Davis, produced by crossing 
the White Spine variety with a long English forcing 
cucumber. The Davis’ Perfect is one of the most 
prolific sorts. The fruit is long, slim, and holds color 
till nearly ripe. Oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
Kale or Borecole 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
One ounce to 150 feet of drill. 
Sow from August 15th to Octo- 
ber in rows 18 inches apart, 
and they will yield greens dur- 
ing fall and winter. They are 
improved by freezing. 
Note.—Kale as a general rule 
was a crop failure this past sea- 
son, therefore we cannot offer 
the regular Tall and Dwarf 
curled varieties we have always 
listed. 
SIBERIAN. 65 days. A vigor- 
ous growing variety of low 
spreading habit. Large, 
coarse, grayish green leaves 
which are slightly curled at 
the edges. Extremely hardy. 
Extensively grown for greens. 
075) 3003824 4lb. -95cyeutlb:, 
$3.00, postpaid. 


All prices quoted herein are subject to available stocks on hand 
and subject to change without notice. 
