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PICKLING VARIETIES 
CHICAGO PICKLE—Maturity 57 Days. Most popular variety in 
the Chicago area. Used extensively by the large pickling establishments. 
Fruit medium size, about 614" long, 214” thick. Square ended, with 
large and prominent spines. This deep green variety is an excellent early 
cucumber. 
EARLY CLUSTER—Maturity 55 Days. Vigorous vines produce 
cucumbers measuring 514” long, 27%’ in thickness, The ‘bulk of the 
crop is near the root and in clusters. 
EARLY FRAME (SHORT GREEN)—Maturity 56 Days. Fruit 
grows 614" long, 214” in thickness, is straight, smaller at each end, 
bright green in color. Flesh tender and crisp. Makes very fine pickles. 
BOSTON PICKLING (GREEN PROLIFIC)—Maturity 58 Days. 
Vine heavy, short, produces fruit which is 6’’ long, 24%2”’ thick, very 
slightly tapered, blunt ends, uniform. Exceptionally fine pickler. 
SLICING VARIETIES 
A & C—Maturity 68 Days. Fruit 814"' in length, 214" in thickness, 
uniform, nearly cylindrical, very dark green in color, well rounded at 
ends. A very fine market gardeners’ variety. 
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—Maturity 68 Days. Heavy, long run. 
ners. Fruits tapered, 12’’ in length, 212” in thickness, inclined to warts, 
uniform, color medium dark with light stripe toward blossom end. One 
of the best all-purpose types. Very dependable cropper. 
DAVIS PERFECT—Maturity 65 Days. Fruit 914” long, 214” thick 
tapered at both ends, smooth and uniform. Flesh is firm, contains very 
few seeds. Dark green. Keeps color and shape well in shipping. 
EARLY FORTUNE—Maturity 63 Days. Fruit long and tapering— 
measures 9” long, 2” thick. Flesh is thick, white, firm, and unusually 
crisp. Contains but few seeds. Rich dark green color does not fade when 
shipped. 
LEONARD’S SPECIAL DARK GREEN—Maturity 72 Days. This 
fine variety grows long and large——between 14 and 15” in length, 214” 
thick. Very dark green in color. One of the finest varieties. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT—Maturity 66 Days. Fruit is symmetrical, 
cylindrical, well rounded at the ends. Grows 8” long, 114” thick. Color 
dark green. Exceptionally ideal for both shipping and home use. 
LONGFELLOW (VAUGHAN)—Maturity 72 Days. This variety is 
very straight, well filled at the ends. Measures 13” long, 214” thick. 
A handsome dark green, holds color remarkably long after pickling. 
Fine quality, heavy yielder, contains very few seeds. 
EARLY IMPROVED WHITE SPINE—Maturity 62 Days. A par- 
ticularly fine home garden variety. Vigorous vines fruit early. Very 
prolific. Fruit straight, dark green, some white spines; measures 814” 
long, 24%"’ thick. Flesh is tender and well flavored. 
WHITE WONDER (ALBINO)—Maturity 62 Days. Heavy, long 
runners. Fruit straight, blunt—measures 7’’ long, 3’’ thick. Creamy 
white in color. Useful as a novelty for slicing and for salads. Flavor 
fairly good. 
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