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UR stock of cucumbers is re-selected 
and improved to meet the present-day 
truckers’ demand for uniform, profitable mar- 
ket varieties. 
Culture—The cucumber delights in rich, light 
sandy or loamy soil. Delay planting until the 
weather becomes warm. Drop 10 to 12 seeds 
per raised hill, 4 in. deep, 4 to 5 ft. apart 
each way. When the plants begin to crowd 
and danger from the striped beetle is over, 
thin to three of the strongest plants per hill. 
Dust the plants as soon as they form leaves, 
with land plaster, tobacco dust, or slug shot 
to protect them from bugs. Give frequent 
but shallow cultivation up to the time they 
begin to run. For a succession plant at inter- 
vals up to July. They are usually planted dur- 
ing mid-summer for 2 to 3 inch pickles. The 
cucumber should be gathered when large 
enough to use; for if left to ripen, the plant 
stops bearing. Reduce the time for gathering 
small pickles and increase for full-grown 
fruits. Cut the stem instead of pulling the 
fruit to avoid injuring either vine or fruit. 
DAVIS PERFECT 
65 Days—An outstanding and dependable 
variety of the white spine type for the home, 
market gardener and shipper. The vines are 
healthy and vigorous, bearing smooth, glossy 
dark green fruits 9 to 10 ins. long, 214 ins. 
thick and tapered at both ends. Flesh crisp 
and solid, very few seeds and its apparent 
freshness remains a long time after being cut. 
EARLY FORTUNE 
64 Days—This is a splendid white 
spine variety for general use and 
shipping. Fruits a rich green, 
color holds for many days after 
picking. 8 ins. long, 24 ins. 
thick, slightly tapered and uni- 
form in shape. Flesh firm and 
crisp, 
— Buist’s Fancy Cucumbers 
1 Oz. for 50 Hills; 2 Lbs. per Acre : 
Crispness 
and 
Greenness 



Buist’s Special 
Dark Green Cucumber 
BUIST’S SPECIAL DARK GREEN 
65 Days—The ideal cucumber that meets the 
approval of all home and market gardeners, 
and especially shippers who demand firmness 
when shipped long distances. Retains a rich, 
dark green color and will remain edible for a 
long time. A white spine type; early, im- 
mensely productive, uniform, 8 to 10 ins. 
long, 2!4% ins. thick; smooth, slightly tapered 
at both ends. Excellent for slicing, flesh 
crisp, very few seeds and a delicate flavor. 
Sold only in sealed packages. 
STAYS GREEN 
60 Days—The earliest strain of White Spine 
that will stay green and hold its dark color 
and firmness for a long period after shipping. 
It is very popular with truckers and commer- 
cial growers, especially in the South, as it is 
less affected by the hot sun than any other 
sort. Fruits a very dark green from stem to 
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blossom end, shape symmetrical, nearly square - 
ended, 6 to 8 ins. long, 24% ins. thick, very 
uniform and bears a tremendous crop. 
IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE 
60 Days—One of the earliest and best known 
sorts used extensively for the home’ garden. 
Vines are vigorous and produce an abundance 
of attractive fruits, slightly tapered, semi- 
blunt ended, bright medium green 8 to 9 ins. 
long, 21/4 ins. thick. Flesh crisp, tender and 
excellent quality. f 

CUCUMBER 
Pkt. Oz. 1% Lb. 
Stays Green .....0.........0..6. 80.10 $0.25 $0.80 
Barly Fortune... .., oss .5o0 «acs aod 0 ae 
Buist’s Special Dark Green .......... .10 .30  .90 
Improved Early White Spine......... .10 .30  .90 
Davis Perfect ....... Cees ches seeen s » eLUSo OEE 
