


Burpee’s 
Sunnybrook Cucumber 
Burpee’s CUCUMBERS 
May be harvested at almost any size depending on what purpose 
the fruits are intended. Different sizes may be picked at the same 
time, small ones for sweet pickles, larger ones for bread and butter ° 
pickles, slicing or dill pickles. Many gardeners prefer to plant the 
larger fruited varieties for table use and the so-called pickling types 
and gherkins for relishes or pickles. Be sure to try Burpee Hybrid 
Cucumber, pictured on inside front cover; it is highly resistant to 
all three cucumber diseases, —bacterial wilt, mosaic and downy 
mildew. To save garden space and make for easier gathering, 
cucumbers may be grown on a fence.or trellis. 
374 Burpee’s Sunnyb rook © — Our extra dark green streamliner 
60 days. 
An outstanding cucumber of the long, slender, dark green, white spine type with stripes absent or 
inconspicuous for considerably less than one-fourth its length. Whether used for pickling when small, or for slicing 
when fully grown, Burpee’s Sunnybrook is a valuable cucumber for the home garden, local markets and distant 
shipping. Fruits are 9 to 11 in. in length and 2 to 2% in. in diameter when mature, tapering symmetrically toward 
either end; flesh is firm and thick, with few seeds. The extremely dark color is maintained for a long time after 
picking. As the seeds form late in the season, the edible period is longer than that of most varieties. We recommend 
Burpee’s Sunnybrook for all purposes. 
381 Arlington White Spine 
60 days. Attractive, long, straight fruits of a. moderately dark 
green color, 7 to 8 in. long and 2™% in. thick, with square, blocky 
ends. Flesh is white, crisp and solid. For slicing or dill pickles. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 1% Ib. 65¢; 1% Ib. $1.15; Ib. $2.10 
380 A and C — Holds its color weil 
60 days. The white-spined fruits grow about 10 in. in length and 
2% in. thick, well rounded at the erids and dark green throughout. 
The rich, dark green color is retained for an unusually long time 
after picking—an especially desirable feature for those sending 
their cucumbers to market. This characteristic, together with ideal 
shape, size and quality, make A and C a most valuable cucumber 
for the home garden as well as for market. White, crisp flesh. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; % Ib. $1.05; 14 Ib. $2.00; Ib. $3.75 
384 Black Diamond © — Waite spine 
54 days. ‘It Stays Green.’”’ Fruits grow 7% to 8% in. long, 2% 
to 234 in. across, straight, blunt ended and have a very deep green 
skin. The flesh is pure white, refreshing, tasty and of the finest 
quality. Largely used in home and market gardens and by shippers. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 lb. 65¢; 1% Ib. $1.15; Ib. $2.10 
399 Improved Long Green — London 
60 days. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, and more or less 
warted; beautiful glossy green skin and pure white, solid, tender, 
crisp flesh. Popular for pickles or slicing and although it is a black 
spine cucumber it is extremely popular for market, the fruits being 
marketable when only about half grown. * 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 90¢; 14 lb. $1.70; Ib. $3.10 
How to Grow CUCUMBERS 
Make your first sowing of cucumbers after all danger of frost 
has passed to supply fruits for summer use, and a second sow- 
ing 4 or 5 weeks later to furnish cucumbers for fall use and 
pickling. They succeed best in a fertile; light, well-drained 
soil. Well-rotted manure or organic matter dug into the soil 
where seeds are to be planted and side-dressings of commercial 
fertilizer after the plants have begun to grow are highly bene- 
ficial. Plant in groups 4 to 5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in 
each group, and cover with )% in. of soil. When plants are 6 to 
8 in. high, thin to 3 or 4 plants to a group. A pkt. of seed will 
plant 15 groups; 1 oz. 50 groups or so-called ‘‘hills.’’ Seeds 
may also be sown in rows 4 to 5 ft. apart, 4 to 6 in. apart in 
the row; later thin the plants to stand 12 in. apart in the row. 
In descriptions, we refer to ‘‘White Spine’ and ‘Black 
Spine” cucumbers; see page 25 for explanation of these two 
different types. 
24 W. Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers 

Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.05; 1 Ib. $2.00; Ib. $3.75 
Three of the Best 
White Spine Cucumbers 
Burpee’s Fordhook White Spine, Black Diamond 
and Early Fortune. 
25¢ 
7006—3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30¢) for only 
389 Cc u bit —All-America Bronze Medal Winner 
60 days. A white spine variety which produces handsome dark 
green cylindrical fruits with rounded ends. When ready for use, the 
fruits are 7 to 8 in. long and 2 to 2}4 in. in diameter, and the dark 
green color is retained a long time after picking. The desirable 
feature of this variety is its high yielding ability early in the season. 
The uniformity of the fruits makes it an ideal variety for shippers 
and market gardeners. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1% Ib. $1.35 
400 Davis’ Perfect — Crisp and tender 
58 days. Shapely white spine cucumber, 9 to 10 in. long and 2 to 
2% in. thick in the middle, slightly tapering at both ends. The 
skin is a rich deep green and the flesh is pure white, solid, brittle, 
and tasty. Its eating qualities are excellent, due to its thickness ; 
and the lack of seeds. Retains its color for a long time after being 
picked; this makes it valuable for market and shipping as well as 
for home use. It is also adapted for greenhouse culture. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.40; Ib. $2.60 
379 Burpee’s Extra Early 
White Spine — Early and prolific 
55 days. Fruits are almost cylindrical, 7 in. long and 224 in. thick 
with a beautiful deep green skin which is practically free from 
ridges. Excellent for slicing when fully grown or when small for 
pickling. Vines produce their fruits early and very freely. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; \% Ib. $1.40; Ib. $2.60 
392 Straight Eight © —Weill-named 
Fruits are straight and average 8 in. in length 
All-America Gold Medal Winner 
58 days. A favorite for home or market; good producer, ideal 
shipper and of the highest quality. At best table size, fruits are 
8 in. long and 2 Ya in. in diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark 
green in color, with practically no striping at the blossom end. 
Its even, deep color and symmetrical shape are outstanding char- 
acteristics; in fact, it greatly resembles the large, handsome, hot- 
house cucumbers offered at high prices in all the better markets. — 
Valuable white spine cucumber with a very descriptive name. ste 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 1% Ib. 90¢; 1% Ib. $1.70; Ib. $3.10 
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