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WOODRUFF’S ACE CUCUMBER 
DAVIS) PEREEC Tis ty ere oso) tee dae a un nt to ote em LAYS 
Fruits: 2-214, x 8-10’, fusiform or long taper from large diameter at center 
toward both ends, cross section bulging triangular, color dark green with 
prominent light green stripes at tip, good quality. Old strain and parent of 
many present day varieties. 
EARLIEST: OFSALL aie) Ven ico ietcy mic Spgs ey es Oe mena days 
Fruits: 21/-23/4 x 7-8” when mature for seed: cylindrical, with short, rather 
abrupt taper at both ends, medium dark green, productive and fairly uniform 
setting; color does not hold well. Used by few for pickles, but mainly used 
for early shipper in South. 
EARLY. FORTUNE #0 iq pa ee ee nee Oe Cer days 
Fruits: 2-2, x 8-9”, slightly tapering toward tip, circular to bulged triangular 
cross section, dark green with yellow green stripes near tip, medium sized 
seed cavity, with medium thick flesh, good quality. ! 
FORDHOOK ‘FAMOUS 2 hier ey Bg men err days 
Fruits: 214-3 x 10-12”, long, rounded at ends, definite triangular cross section, 
medium green, varying to light green at tip, seed cavity medium size with 
moderately thick flesh. 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE (ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE) . . . 58-62 days 
Fruits: 21/,-234, x 714-8”, medium long, carrying long, slight taper through 
entire length with rounded ends; cross section varies from circular at stem 
end to triangular at tip; medium green with distinct striping on tip one- 
third of length; medium to large cavity with thin to medium flesh; good 
flavor and quality. One of oldest popular strains because of earliness and 
productivity. 
