
‘ —! Le eee 
32 Sap ta _ C Sees L . 
Buist's Fancy Cucumbers — 
1 Oz. for 50 Hills; 2 Lbs. per Acre 2 
Selected Crispness — 
for ee 
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, 14 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 
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 shippér. The vines are 
healthy and vigorous, bearing smooth, glossy 
dark green fruits 9 to 10 ins. jong, 214 ins. 
thick and tapered at both ends. Flesh crisp 
and solid, very few seeds and its apparent 



full-grown 

Buist’s Special 
Dark Green Cucumber 
BUIST’S SPECIAL DARK GREEN 
65 Days—The ideal cucumber that meets the 3 
-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. 
mensely productive, uniform, 8 to 10 ins. 
long, 214 ins. thick; smooth, slightly tapered 
Greenness 
Pe 
A white spine type; early, im- | 
» 
at both ends. -Excellent for slicing, flesh - 
crisp, very few seeds and a delicate flavor. — 
Sold only in sealed packages. - 
STAYS GREEN OR BLACK DIAMOND 
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 
blossom end, shape symmetrical, nearly square 
ended, 6 to 8 ins. long, 23 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, 2'% ins. thick. Flesh crisp, tender and _ 

freshness remains a long time after being cut. } excellent quality. 2 ee 
EARLY FORTUNE " 
64 Days—This is a splendid white “CUCUMBER 
spine variety for general use and ‘ ae 
shipping. “Fruits a rich green, : Pkt. Oz, %4 1b. 
color holds for many days after Stays Green or Black Diamond ..:. . $0.10 $0.30 $0.90 
picking. 8 ins. ‘long, 214 ins,. Early Fortune ....:.0..0.... 21... ee Or 30- 6.00 
thick, slightly tapered and uni- Buist’s Special Dark Green ......... 10 =.35 =1.00 
form in shape. Flesh firm and Improved Early. White Spine ....... 10 + .30 '.90 
“crisp. La , =.) Davis Perfect2e8 235i a ie 30 
— 
90° 

