CUCUMBERS 
A packet of seed will plant 20 hills; an ounce about 80 hills or sow 50 feet of row. About 2 lbs. of seed per acre. 
Seed is sown in this latitude (Western New York) the middle of May 
for early slicers and up to the last of June for pickles and late cucumbers. 
A few hills in the home garden will supply an abundance of cucumbers 
and pickles. For best results the fruit should be kept picked. It is impor- 
tant that the young vines be kept free from insects, especially the striped 
cucumber beetle. We recommend dusting with Sulrote, or with a mixture 
of Calcium Arsenate and gypsum or tale. (See Sulrote and Calcium 
Arsenate on page 83. Do not use DDT as it may stunt the plants.) Apply 
the dust lightly and evenly as soon as the plants appear above the ground 
and at regular intervals until the vines become full grown. 
Early plantings of cucumbers will often grow better if started under 
HOTKAPS (see page 84). These plant protectors keep the soil warm 
and protect the seedlings from frost and insects. 
"White Spine”’ and “Black Spine’”’ 
These terms are used in describing cucumbers and refer to the 
small prickly spines or bristles on the fruit. The varieties which 
have white or light colored spines retain their green color a long 
time and turn a pale whitish color when very old. The black spined 
varieties turn yellow or brownish-orange when they get past the 
market stage. In general, the slicing types are white spined and 
the pickling types are black spined. 
Harris’ Perf ection—Heavy yielding, uniform and handsome. 
420 HARRIS’ PERFECTION. Fine for slicing. Although 
many excellent new slicing cu- 
cumbers have recently been introduced, this variety is still a great 
favorite for home and market. The fruit is dark green with fine white 
rays at the blossom end, giving it a very attractive appearance. It is 
extra crisp, very solid, of the finest quality, and retains its color for a long 
time after being picked. 
We have grown and selected this cucumber for many years and have 
developed an exceptionally uniform, vigorous and productive strain. 
If you want heavy yields of fine cucumbers for slicing, grow Harris’ 
Perfection. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 144 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.50. 
438 STRAIGHT EIGHT. Early and Prolific. Noted for its heavy 
early yields and even cylindrical shape. The cucumbers are about 
eight inches long when ready to use, always straight, very smooth 
with exceptionally full and rounded ends. The color is medium green 
with lighter green rays at the blossom end. The vines are healthy and 
produce a great abundance of fruit early in the season when the other 
slicers are just beginning to bear. An excellent variety, very attractive 
in appearance and of fine quality. White Spine. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 44 Lb. 95c; Lb. $3.00. 
407 CUBIT. (New.) Noted for Smooth Round Shape. In many sec- 
tions, Cubit produces some of the best looking dark green cucumbers 
yet developed. These large slicers grow quite long and very cylindrical 
in shape with square or blunt ends like Straight Eight. They also have 
the same deep green color over the entire fruit as A & C or Marketer. 
The surface is very smooth, glossy and handsome and. the seed cavity 
is tiny, being enclosed in deep crisp firm flesh of the finest quality and 
flavor. When cut, the even round slices are most attractive and 
appetizing. 
Cubit holds it color and its firm fresh appearance for a long time. 
Where conditions are right for it, it is excellent for market and shipping 
as well as for home gardens. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $2.75. 



A & C Cucumbers—As grown on our Farm 
Note the smooth slender shape and fine color of the fruit. 
400 A & C, For Fine Long Dark Green Cucumbers. A & C isa 
highly dependable and productive variety, and is fa- 
mous for its fine looking long green slicing cucumbers. The fruit are 
slender, streamlined and very smooth and straight; they are about 8 
inches long and 2 inches in diameter at the market stage and the skin 
is colored a splendid rich deep green with very inconspicuous rays of 
lighter green. The cucumbers hold their dark color much longer after 
picking than most kinds. 
The quality is excellent with thick white flesh and a small seed 
cavity; they are tender yet firm and crisp and have a delicous flavor. 
A & C is probably the most popular cucumber now grown in the 
East because of its fine yields of these beautiful uniform fruit. Home 
gardeners are always proud of their A & C cucumbers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 85c; Lb. $2.50. 
430 MARKETER. New Extra Fancy Slicing Type. Remarkable 
or its heavy yields of smooth elegant cucumbers. 
The intense dark green color is the best of any variety we know, and 
the thick flesh is crisp and firm. Vines hold up well and continue to 
produce fine fruit throughout the season. See photo and full description 
of this variety on page 4. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 144 Lb. $1.05; Lb. $3.15. 


Harris’ Double Yield Pickles | 
Note the uniform shape and abundant yield. (See next page.) 

“Found Harris’ Double Yield cucumber the most satisfactory variety I 
have ever raised both for slicing and pickling. Amazing how they produce! 
Some clusters produced not only 3 or 4 but 5 and 6 or more. We had slicers 
all season for my farm, family and neighbors, with pickling sizes till frost.” 
Mrs. Thomas Keegan, Valatie, N. Y., May 9, 1945 
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