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Tait’s 
None 
Such 
Cucumber 
London Long 
(68 days). An 
Green. old favorite of 
good shape, length and 
color, but late. Lt 1s* firm: 
fleshed, crisp, with few 
seeds, and makes good pickles. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 20c; 1% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Tait’s Thorobred None Such. 
(62 days). This is really a remarkable 
Cucumber, very early, nearly perfect 
in shape; will average over 8 ins. in length, 2 ins. in 
diameter, and is of splendid quality. The color is very 
dark green that appears almost black, and we have seen 
fruits of None Such hold their dark green color for two 
weeks after being pulled. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ilb., 60c; 
lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
Ob. : 60 days). The size 
Tait’s Thorobred Prosperity. (°% “2h3);, Ure ais 
Cucumber are ideal, averaging 9 inches long and 2 inches 
in diameter. The color is a rich dark green, which is re- 
tained for two or three weeks after pulling, making it 
most desirable for long distance shipping. A good sort 
for slicing or pickles. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 60c; lb., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
(58 days). A very early Cucumber of 
Stays Green. medium length, and dark green color. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% 1b., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
(62 days). A special strain of Early For- 
Taxpayer. tune; earlier and of darker color than Early 
Fortune. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1% 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
Woodruff’s Hybrid. (Same as Clark’s Special.) 
C bi (60 days). A prolific main crop variety, some- 
u it. what resembling Straight Hight. Distinguished 
by unusually dark green color, and long blunt. ended 
eylindrical shape. Holds its dark green color and crispness 
in shipping. Pkt., 25c; oz., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; 1b., $5.00, 
postpaid. (See page 3.) 


CUCUMBER 
1 ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 lbs. for an acre; 10 to 15 lbs. 
Culture: Cucumbers may be sown from April until August, but for the 
main crop the seed should be sown in the open ground as soon as danger 
of frost is past. While the usual way of sowing is to put the seed in hills 
4 by 6 feet, the method employed around Norfolk is to drill the seed three- 
fourth of an inch deep in rows 6 feet apart, between garden peas, which 
act as a shelter, and thinned to 3 or 4 plants in the hill, 12 
inches apart. The young plants are often attacked by in- 
sects, and should not be thinned out until they are large 
enough to be safe. The Cucumbers should be gathered as 
fast as they are produced, whether they are wanted or not, 
as the vines will otherwise cease to bear. 
Tait’s Thorobred A. B. C. 
(65 days). An exceptionally fine strain 
of A. & C. and the most beautiful of all 
Cucumbers. The vines are robust, and 
quite resistant to disease. The fruits 
average about 9 inches in length, 2% 
inches in diameter, are dark green, and 
hold their color better than most sorts. 
The size and shape is just right for a 
fancy pack. <A good sort for slicing or 
pickles. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ilb., 60c; 
lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
(56 days). This early Cu- 
Marketer. cumber was awarded the 
Bronze Medal in the All-American 1943 
Selection. The vines are vigorous and 
prolific, bearing very dark green fruit 
7°4 inches in length and 2% inches in 
diameter, tapered to each end. All Cu- 
cumber growers should try it out this 
year. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ilb., 75c; Ib., 
$2.85, postpaid. 
’ * (63 days). An early variety and 
Clark Ss Special. much liked in many sections because 
of its dark green color and symmetrical shape. It grows 
about 10 inches long, and retains its color for several 
days after picking. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% 1b., 50c; Ilb., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
, © . (64 days). In small gardens 
Chinese Climbing. where space is limited this will 
be useful, as it can be grown on poles or trellis. The 
fruit is quite long, of dark green color, excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
¢ (63 days). A very desirable Cucumber. It 
Straight-8. is practically straight, symmetrical, of a 
beautiful, dark green color, and will average eight inches 
in length. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; 1b., $2.00, postpaid. 
Cool and Crisp. (64 days). This agreeably suggestive 
name has been given to a Cucumber 
which is of great value in the family garden, as it is 
extra early, well colored, a continuous bearer and equally 
good for slicing or pickling. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 50c; 
lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
National Pickler (56 days). A splendid pickling 
strain developed at the Michigan 
gricultural College, in collaboration with the National 
Pickle Packers Association. The fruit is dark green and 
full ended. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 I1b., 50c; lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
Gherkin (638 days). Sometimes called Burr Cucumber 
* and grown exclusively for pickles. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 20c; % Ihb., 60c; 1lb., $2.00, postpaid. 

Tait’s A. B. C. 
Cucumber 
NORFOLK 10, VIRGINIA For early Cucumbers, use Hotkaps (See page 65) [177] 
