

GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan . 13 
Table and Pickling Cucumbers 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed to 50 hills; 2 pounds per acre. 
Cucumbers should not be 
planted until the ground is warm, about June ist. For pickles, they may be planted as late as July Ist. 
They require a warm, rich, sandy soil. Plant in hills about 4 feet apart and about 8 seeds to the hill. When 
all danger from insects is past, thin to 3 or 4 of the strongest plants. 
Cucumber Beetle—No. 10 Pyrocide Dust is the control measure to keep your Cucumbers clean. 
Circular free on request. 
promptly and grow your Cucumbers without any trouble. 
70 days. Selected from Cubit variety. 
Growers Early Dark Green A comparatively new variety of spe- 
cial merit, because of its excellent shape and dark green color. 
Fruits white spined, cylindrical and hold their color to a larger 
size than most other varieties. Fruits 7% to 8 inches long, 1% 
inches in diameter. Shy seeder. Oz., 30c; 1% lb., $1.00; 1 lb., $3.50, 
postpaid. 
A Hi 65 days. White spine variety, 9 to 11 inches long, round at 
ce il ends; dark green with trace of light green around blossom 
scar, small seed cavity, crisp flesh. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
M k ‘ 70 days. A variety of recent introduction, producing 
arketer very dark green, cylindrical fruits which taper slightly 
at the ends. Fruits 7% to 8 inches long, 2% inches in diameter. 
White *spined. Vines vigorous and prolific. Its uniform shape and 
attractive color make it an excellent market variety. Oz., 20c; 4 
Ib., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
St G (Black Diamond). 60 days. Splendid for shipping. A 
ayS UreeN vich dark green, 8 to 9 inches long, slightly tapered, 
full at both ends. Oz., 20c; 4% Ib., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
66 968 days. The vigorous growing, disease- 
* Improved A&C resistant vines produce an abundance of 
uniform, exceedingly dark green Cucumbers, averaging 10 inches 
long. The fruits are of uniform diameter from stem to blossom 
end, are rather slim, averaging 1% to 1% inches in diameter, 
without any bulge in the center, and with practically no taper at 
the ends. Oz., 20c; 4 lb., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
° * re »9 58 days. Early, heavy yield. A 
Chicago Pickling, or Westerfield S very prolific variety eae 
all the qualities desired by those who raise Cucumbers. Fruits are 
of uniform size and good color. Used almost exclusively by all 
large pickling houses. Ready for market in 58 days. Oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 
60c; 1 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
68 days. A standard late, well known table 
Improved Long Green sort. 12 to 14 inches long, slender, more or 
less warted, tapering towards the stem end, color dark green, flesh 
white and firm. Oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
Whi S ° (Improved.) 58 days. A very fine, early strain. Fruit 
ite pine very rich, dark green, symmetrical, thick and nearly 
square ended, vigorous and productive. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 

Chicago Pickling 

Apply 
Rimprovede AG euC 
: 62 days. This outstanding va- 
Straight-8 riety produces symmetrical 
cylindrical fruits about 8 inches in 
length, and about 1% inches in dimeter. 
The fruits are well rounded at the ends. 
This is an ideal shipping variety. Oz., 
30c; %4 Ib., 90c; 1 Ib., $3.00, postpaid. 
Longfellow Cucumber 2° 22%, 4" 
long, slender, dark green variety, 
equally desirable for greenhouse 
forcing or outdoor culture. 12 to 14 
inches long by 2% inches in diam- 
eter. Fairly early, a good healthy 
grower; very productive. Oz., 20c; 
Y% |b., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
“fy 58 days. Is one of 
Davis Perfect the most prolific 
sorts. The fruit is long, slim and 
holds its color till nearly ripe. Oz., 
ate % \b., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.50, post- 
paid. 


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