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402 (58 days.) A distinct variety notable for its 
heavy, large-leaved, climbing vine. Very useful and 
ornamental for covering porches, trellises and 
fences. Not only this, but the fruit has excellent 
eating qualities; the flesh is white and crisp with a 
mild flavor. The fruits become about 9 by 2% in- 
ches, and have a dark green color in the slicing 

for pickling. Pkt., 20 cts.; 0z., 45 cts.; 14 lb., $1.35, 
postpaid. 

393 Snow’s Pickling 
Originated Here at Rockford. Marvelous for Pickling 
55 days. This is a selection made from the ‘‘Chi- 
cago Pickle’’ by a veteran pickle grower, Mr. Snow, 
of the famous Snow Pickle Farm, Rockford, Ill. The 
| type is shorter when ripe than the Chicago Pickle 
and is broad at the stem end, tapering slightly to the 
tip. The small pickles are dark green, cylindrical and 
square ended, average 4 to 5 incnes in length when 
_ large enough for slicing, and are of excellent quality ; 
but it is chiefly for producing medium-sized pickles, 
| that this variety is so highly esteemed. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
 0z., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts.; % Ib., $1.35; Ib., $2.50; 
2 Ibs., $4.85, postpaid. 

















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white and juicy. I 
2 lbs., $4.35, postpaid. 

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397 Early Short Green or Early Frame 
Excellent Variety for Pickling—Slicing & Dills 
Second Early—Matures in 56 Days 
56 days. An excellent early sort for the second crop of pickles, being a little late 
in maturing. The fruits are a bright medium green, turning to russet when fully 
matured; good-sized, about 7 by 2% inches, square ended, fine quality. Popular 
for the home garden and for slicing. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 24 cts.; %4 lb., 70 cts.; 
Y Vb., $1.20; Ib., $2.25; 2 lbs., $4.35, postpaid. 
One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds to the acre 
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404 Lemon 
This fine Cucumber grows about the size and 
color of a lemon, The flesh is white and has a 
peculiar sweet flavor, quite different from other 
Cucumbers. They are highly esteemed both for 
table use and pickling. May be pickled while green 
or ripe, as preferred. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; %4 
lb., 90 cts., postpaid. 







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390 (65 days.) 
- with a small seed cavity. The fruit is 
/ long and shapely, about 11 by 214 
inches, with a dark glossy green skin. 

| Ib., $2.25; 2 Ibs., $4.35, postpaid. 
‘An unsurpassed table Baas 
The plant is exceedingly vigorous, hardy and productive. nd ¢ 
a long time after picking. A very valuable sort for market garden and for shipping; also 
excellent for the home garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 24 cts.; % Ib., 
 sort.’’ Flesh white, sweet, crisp, Juicy, |igppe=—=————= 





401 Serpent or Snake 
A Great Novelty You Should Try 
Although actually a muskmelon, this variety 
has always been classed as a cucumber. The 
fruits are green and average about 24 inches 
long. They take on a variety of grotesque and 
interesting shapes and never grow straight un- 
A show type without much 
value for table use. Pkt., 20 cts.; oz., 40 cts., 
396 Farly Green Cluster 
52 days. One of the most popular early pickling 
sorts, especially for slicers. The fruits frequently 
grow in clusters of 2 or 3, and the plants are very 
prolific, yielding continuously over a long season 
if kept plucked. The fruits are uniform and have 
a good size and shape for pickling, 5% by 2% 
inches, tapering only slightly toward each end. 
The skin is smooth with few spines and the flesh is 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oZ., 24 cts.; % lb., 70 cts.; % lb., $1.20; lb., $2.25; 



70 ets.; 14 Ib., $1.20; 









My Standard Throughout the Na- 
tion. Excellent for both 
slicing and pickling. The 
fruits are 12 to 14 inches 
long, about 3 inches thick, 
i straight, tapered a little to- 
i ward the stem end, and col- 
f ored a rich green with black 9% 
spines. The flesh is white, iif 
solid, and crisp, with a choice 
} flavor. When young are 
' splendid for pickling, the full- 
MS crown ones for slicing. Pkt., 
Ii} 15 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; % Ib., ff 
H 95 cts.; % Ib., $1.65; iby, 
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400 West India Gherkin 
or Burr 
60 days. Of Jamaica origin and not 
strictly a cucumber. In demand for very 
small pickles and for stuffing with relishes. | 
The fruit is oval, about 2 inches by 1 inch, 
pale green and covered with small elastic 
prickles. Must be picked while young and 
tender. Exceedingly prolific. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
0z., 30 cts., postpaid. 


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387 Shumway’s Fancy Pickling 
50 days. This is one of the grandest of all pickling Cucum- 
bers. It is solid and thick in texture, excellent in flavor, com- 
bining all the qualities necessary to make a good pickle. It 
is very productive and it is also adapted for slicing. Fruits pe- 
come 5 inches long by 2% inches thick, and are round-ended and 
symmetrical, with a dark green skin, black-spined, Flesh is 
good quality. This variety is very widely used by pickle factories. 
See outside front cover for color illustration. Pkt., 15 cts.} 0z., 
35 cts.; %4 lb., 95 cts.; % Ib., $1.65; 1 Ib., $3.00; 2 lbs., $5.85, 
postpaid. 
