National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr. 
CUCUMBER — Okurky 
A and C — An outstanding variety for shipping on ac- 
count of its deep green color. Fruits slightly tapered at 
neck and moderately pointed, but fairly straight and sym- 
metrical; 8—9 in. long, 2—2% in. thick; white-spined. Very 
popular in southeastern United States. Pkt. 10c, oz, 35c, 
% lb. $1.00, % lb. $1.85, 1 lb. $3.20. 
Black Diamond — Splendid for shipping. Fruits rich dark 
green and retain the color long after picking; white spined; 
7-8 in. long; 21%4—2% in. thick; only slightly tapered; 
full at both ends. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, %4 Ib. 80c, % Ib. $1.35, 
1 lb. $2.50. 
Boston Pickling — Splendid pickling and slicing sort. 
Fruits medium dark green; black spined; 6—7 in. long; 
24 in. thick; symmetrical; only slightly tapered. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 25c, %4 Ib. 65c, % Ib. $1.25, 1 Ib. $2.10. 
Chicago Pickling (Westerfield) — Valuable pickling and 
slicing variety. Fruits medium green; black spined; 6—7 
in. long; 2144—2%, in, thick; taper slightly toward each end; 
uniform. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 4 Ib. 65c, % Ib. $1.25, Ib. $2.10. 
Davis Perfect — Splendid dark green slicing variety par- 
ticularly valuable for shipping. Fruits very dark green; 
retain color long after picking; white spined; 9—11 inches 
long; 2% in. thick; somewhat tapered at both encs; very 
few seeds. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 4 lb. 65c, 1% Ib. $1.25, Ib. $2.10. 
Early Fortune — One of the most desirable slicing sorts; 
extensively grown for shipping. Fruits very dark green, 
color retained a long time after harvest; white spined; 
8—9 in. long; 2% in. thick; only slightly tapered; very 
uniform. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, %4 1b. 80c, % Ib. $1.45, 1 Ib. $2.75. 
Stays Green (60 days) — A well-advertised, popular, early 
dark green cucumber grown extensively in the South for 
Northern markets. Fruits symmetrical, nearly square ended. 
8x8 in. W. S. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % Ib. 80c, % Ib. $1.35, 
1 lb. $2.35. 
Marketer — A new Asgrow variety developed at Eastern 
breeding station and available for 1944 planting. Vines 
very vigorous and prolific; fduits slightly tapered to each 
end, very dark green in color, notably uniform and trim 
in appearance; an attractive cucumber for the early market. 
Pkt. 10c, oz..45c. 
China — This remarkable cucumber from the Orient is 
of finer quality than any other variety we know. The fruit 
is very long, often reaching 20 inches in length and only 
2 inches trough. When grown on the ground, these long 
thin cucs often show some tendency to curl. The skin is 
bright green and nearly smooth, the spines being few and 
smail. The flesh is white, firm, extremely crisp, and of the 
very best quality. The vines are vigorous and have shown 
great ability to produce under adverse conditions. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 45c. 
Colorado W. S. — Similar to the A & C variety. An 
excellent shipping and market type noted for its attractive 
shape and dark green color. Adapted to rich productive 
soils. All America Selection. Fruit 9 to 10 inches long; 
2%, inches in diameter, white spine beautifully shaped with 
indistinct starring on blossom end. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, %4 Ib. 
$1.00, 14 Ib. $1.85, lb. $3.20. 
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National’s Pickling 
National Packling (55 days) — The cucumber originally 
developed to the specifications of the National Pickle Pack- 
ers’ Association at the Michigan State College of Agricul- 
ture. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, %4 lb. 80c, 14 Ib. $1.35, lb. $2.35. 
Longfellow (70 days) — An excellent long slender, dark 
green variety 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 by 2% in. W. S. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 4% Ib. $1.00, % Ib. 
$1.80, 1 lb. $3.20. 
Long Green, Improved (70 days) — A standard late, well- 
known table sort. Fruits slender, more or less warted, 
tapering towards the stem end; color dark green; flesh 
white and firm. We have a superior stock of this variety. 
12 to 14x3 in. B. S. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 4% Ib. $1.00, 1% Ib. 
$1 80, lb. $3.20. 
Snow’s Perfected Pickle (55 day) — An old standard sort, 
very small percentage of ‘“nubs’ and “crooks”. In its de- 
fluctive, small square ended and deep green. It produces a 
vary small percentage of “nubs” and “crooks’’. In its de- 
sirability it is second only to Rice’s National Pickle. Our 
selected strain of this variety is much superior to stocks 
generaly sold under this name. 6x2%4 in. B. S. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 25c, % Ib. 80c, % Ib. $1.35, lb. $2.35. 
Lemon, b. s. — In appearance resembles a lemon; used 
for pickles and for salads. Fruits nearly round rich lemon 
color; crisp and well flavored. Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c, % lb. $1.50. 
Japanese Climbing — A very rampant grower, good for 
trellis; fruits long deep russet, and of excellent quality, 
weigh 2 lbs., 8 to 9 in. long and 2% in. in diamater. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 35c, %4 Ib. $1.15, 1 Ib. $3.20. 
