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; 02., 35c; %4 Ib., 85c; lb. $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., 10c; 0z., 25c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.00 
(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 
Fairs ie eater Some thick, slightly tapering at the ends. The color is a rich dark green. The 
bratexcellentatorithe flesh is thick and firm, pure white in color. The vines are vigorous, set 
home and garden be- fruit early and are very productive. 
cause of uniform 443 Straight-8 Pkt., 10c; 02., 30c; % Ib., 85c; 1b., $2.75 
length, dark green S Ceri Poh 
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ductivity. 424 Cubit Pkt, 1063 02.0352 YotbS 8563 1b.$200 
Noted for its smooth, round shape. Cubit produces dark green Cucum- 
bers of very fancy type. They are long and very cylindrical in shape 
with blunt ends. Like Straight 8, and they also have the same deep green 
color over the entire fruit, as A&C or Marketer. The surface is smooth, 
glossy, and handsome and the seed cavity is tiny, being enclosed in a 
deep, crisp, firm flesh of fine quality. It holds its color and its firm flesh 
appearance for a long time. It is excellent for marketing and shipping, 
as well as home gardening. 
439 Improved Long Green Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., 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, 21% 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; % 1b., $1.00; 1b., $2.90 
(68 days.) 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., 35c; %4 Ib., 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 highly. 
435 Pickler Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % 1b., 90c; 1b., $2.75 
(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 ig 
also 2 weeks earlier. Fruits are 5 to 6 inches long when ready to slice. 
420 Chicago Pickling Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 Ib., 65c; 1b.. $2.00 
(60 days.) Our strain with full or blunt ends, is superior to other pick- 
lers, with exception of Holmes’ Pickler. Our Chicago Pickle for uni- 
yee color and earliness, is a leader. 6 to 7 inches long; 214 inches 
thick. 
445 White Wonder Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c: % ib., foc 
(56 days.) The Cucumbers are white from the time they begin to set, 
and very good, either for eating fresh or pickling. Of fine quality and 
very productive. They average 8 inches long and 21% inches thick. 
418 Boston Pickling Pkt., 10c; 02., 25c; % lb., 65c; 1b., $2.00 
(60 days.) Early, plant very productive, fruits 6 to 7 inches long; 214 
inches thick; slender, slightly tapering, medium color. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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