A. & C. Cucumbers 
are excellent for the 
home and garden be- 
cause of uniform 
length, dark green 
color and high pro- 
ductivity. 


Pickler 
Early White Spine Cucumber 

Cucumber 
A packet will plant 15 hills; 1 ounce about 50 hills; 2 lbs. to the acre; 
if drilled, use 4 lbs. 
Rapid growth and high yields of this vegetable seem to be associated 
with thorough preparation of the soil, frequent shallow cultivation and 
ample supply of well-rotted manure in the soil. A sandy soil is preferred. 
The first two weeks in June are the best seeding dates. The most popular 
practice is to seed liberally in hills 3 to 5 feet apart, three or four of the 
healthiest plants being allowed to mature in each hill. For continued pro- 
duction, remove each Cucumber as it matures. 
415 A. & C. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.50 
(68 days.) Has proven to be about the finest slicing variety ever intro- 
duced. A Cucumber that has no weak points. The long, slender fruits 
are very dark green; grow 8 to 9 inches long and 2 inches thick. 
A. & C. is one of the most popular Cucumbers grown today. 
431 Early White Spine Pkt. l0ex 02, 2563 44 1b. 69 ¢3-10.5-32.00 
(60 days.) Its rich, dark green color makes it most attractive to the eye, 
and its heavy bearing qualities make it most profitable to the grower. 
The plants are very strong and vigorous. This Cucumber grows about 
8 inches long. It is early, and can be put on the market when prices 
are high. The gardener who plants this Cucumber cannot go wrong. 
428 Early Fortune Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 65c; 1b., $2.00 
(66 days.) One of the finest types of the White Spine. The Cucumbers 
when fully grown measure about 8 or 9 inches in length, 2!'4 inches 
thick, slightly tapering at the ends. The color is a rich dark green. The 
flesh is thick and firm, pure white in color. The vines are vigorous, set 
fruit early and are very productive. 
443 Straght-8 Pkts l0cs.0n 300344. 1b. Goes 1b. $2.to 
(66 days.) Awarded All-America Gold Medal. Produces symmetrical 
fruits well rounded at both ends; runs quite straight. Eight inches long, 
one and three-fourths to two inches thick. Color dark green, free from 
pale striping. Vines vigorous, and remarkably productive. Makes an 
ideal variety for the local market, home market, and shipping. 
439 Improved Long Green Pkt., 10c; 02., 30c; Ys 1b.. 80c; lb., $2.50 
(68 days.) We consider this very handsome Cucumber to be an out- 
standing variety. Fruits, when mature, are about 10 inches long, 2'4 to 
234 inches thick, uniformly slender, and of a rich deep green color. 
Sometimes the small fruits are used for sweet pickles. 
440 Marketer Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %4 1b., $1.00; 1b., $3.00 
(68 davs.) An excellent early Cucumber that is new. During the 2 years 
it has been on the market, customers’ glowing praises have been added 
to tests which has proven it to be one of the most prolific varieties in 
existence. The fruit is a rich dark green that is carried down to the 
blossom, end. The flesh is icy white. The average fruit is 8 inches in 
length and 234 inches thick. 
438 Longfellow Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % lb., 85c 
(72 days.) Long, slender, uniform shape, deep dark green color, with 
smooth skin and white flesh. When matured, 12 to 14 inches long by 
214 inches in diameter. Very few seeds. An ideal type for the private 
garden or as a ‘straight pack” sort for shipment to market. We recom- 
mend it highiy. 
435 Pickler Pkt. 1063 0z3°350% 44°16, 906 1b 2-70 
(50 days.) This variety yields more pickles per vine than any other sort 
grown. In a carefully conducted trial the Pickler produced 3 times as 
many small pickles as any other prolific sort. When small Cucumbers 
are picked off as fast as they get the right size for. pickles, the vines 
produce an astonishing number, the Cucumbers are often produced in 
clusters of 3 or 4 at every joint of the vine. Fruits are very straight 
with blunt ends, medium deep green and of the best shape for small 
pickles. The Pickler is not only more prolific than other sorts, but it is 
also 2 weeks earlier. Fruits are 5 to 6 inches long when ready to slice. 
420 Chicago Pickling Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 65c; 1b.. $2.00 
(60 days.) Our strain with full er blunt ends, is superior to other pick- 
lers, with exception of Holmes’ Pick'er. Our Chicago Pickle for uni- 
le color and earliness, is a leader. 6 to 7 inches long; 214 inches 
thick, 
445 White Wonder Pki-sl0c¢>-0z., 2063, Y4.-lb., (56 
(56 davs.) The Cucumbers are white from the time thev begin to set. 
and very good, either for eating fresh or pickline. Of fine qualitv and 
very productive. They average 8 inches long ard 214 inches thick. 
429 Early Cluster Pht 10s ne Zoe! dy Lb 6565 1b 82:00 
(56 davs). Very fine pickling sort. Very popvlar. 51% inches long: 
234. inches thick. Medium dark green. prolific. full at both ends. 
418 Boston Pickling Pkt., 10c; 02z., 25c; % Ib., 65c; Lb., $2.00 
(60 days.) Early, plant very prodvctive, fruits 6 to 7 inches long; 214 
inches thick: slender, slightly tapering, medium color. 
Chives 
Chives can be raised easily. (90 days.) * Pkt., 15¢; ¥% oz., 35¢ 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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