CUCUMBERS 
’ CULTURE—Plant 4 feet each way in rich, loamy soil, from May 1 to July 1, 8 to 10 seeds to a hill; 
thin to two good vines. Cover seed one inch deep and press soil fairly firm. 
PRICES—Unless noted:. Postpaid. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
SWEET-WHITE—If you have a preju- 
dice against white cucumbers it will be 
overcome by this splendid creamy white 
cucumber. Long, slender cucumbers, 
often 12 inches long, with brittle flesh 
and small seed cavity. It is the most free 
from bitterness of any variety we have 
ever tried. It does best in quite rich soil. 
Unexcelled for slicing and ideal for bread 
and butter pickles. A shy seed producer. 
Because of its tenderness half grown 
cucumbers can be used without peeling. 
Our iniroduction in 1947. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 75e; 14 Ib. $2.25. 
NEW CUBITW— All-America bronze 
medal winner,’44. New Cubit is a prolific, 
white spined variety distinguished by 
unusually uniform, dark green exterior 
color and long blunt ends, cylindrical 
shape, so much so that it has been com- 
pared to a rolling pin. The interior has 
smooth, crisp texture with small seed 
area and it is admirably adapted for slic- 
ing. It does not quickly ‘flag down,” but 
holds its fresh quality well, a very im- 
portant factor for market growers. A 
valuable new variety. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 35¢c; 14 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50. 
MARKETER —A very popular new 
variety for home gardens and markets. 
Smooth, long cucumbers of intense deep 
green. About 8 inches long with small 
seed area and of finest quality. Same 
prices as New Cubit. 
THE VAUGHAN or LONGFELLOW 
(See Front Cover)—The best slicing cu- 
cumber to date for market purposes. The 
cucumbers are long, straight and of even 
diameter. When ready for slicing they 
will average a foot long and about one 
and one-half inches in diameter. They 
are a very deep green and the quality 
is extra fine. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30¢; 
14 Ib. 85e; Ib. $2.75. 
DELTUS—This has high quelity and 
is most desirable for slicing; also valu- 
able for greenhouse forcing. It holds its 
seedless period longer than most soris. 
It averages 10 inches long and 3 inches 
in diameter; smooth, white  spined, 
rounded ends; white, firm flesh; dark 
green color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 85¢; 
TD or: 4. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT— All-America Gold 
Medal in 1935. For home, shipping and 
market gardens. Fruit uniformly cylin- 
drical, rounded at ends, medium green. 
Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 44 Ib. 85c; 
Ib. $2.75. 
DAVIS PERFECT—A strong, vigorous 
grower, producing heavy crops of unl- 
form, long, dark green cucumbers. This 
offers a good variety for both pickles 
and slicing. 

Cucumber, New Cubit 
COLORADO—A\ll-America Silver Me- 
dal in 1935. Very attractive market end 
shipping variety. Fruit dark green, cylin- 
drical and with small seed cavity. One 
of the best for uniformity, texture and 
appearance. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
4 lb. 85e; lb. $2.75. 
LEMON CUCUMBER (Also called 
Crystal Apple)—Resembles a lemon, both 
in color and form. Splendid for pickling. 
or slicing. This variety is outstanding in 
quality. Free from bitterness and ideal 
for family use. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; 
14 Ib. $1.00. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE — Con- 
sidered the best strain-of White Spine. 
SPECIAL LONG GREEN—Extra long 
and large; handsome dark green; fine for 
slicing or pickling. 
IMPROVED EARLIEST OF ALL — 
Vigorous grower. Dark green, desirable 
for slicing and pickling. 
Pickling Cucumbers 
PRICES—Unless noted are: Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20ce; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
DOUBLE YIELD—tThis is claimed to 
be the most prolific picking cucumser. 
It produces enormous quantities of pick- 
les of the most desirable shape and color, 
often producing twice aS many as any 
other variety. Black spines. It is very 
early, producing fruit of medium length, 
very straight with blunt ends and of 
deep green color. Pkt. 10¢; 0z. 30c; 4 Ib. 
90c; lb. $2.75. 
NATIONAL PICKLING — Ideal for 
pickling; fruits deep green, symmetrical 
with thick walls; full ended; slightly 
shorter than Chicago Pickling. iia 
BOSTON PICKLING—A popular pick- 
ling sort, medium sized and vigorous. 
See Pickling Cucumbers Next Page 
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