CUCUMBER 

when drilled. 







Marketer 
Cucumber 




Thorobred A. & C. 
(65 days). An exception- 
ally fine strain of A. & C. 
and the most beautiful 
of all Cucumbers. The 
vines are robust, and 
quite resistant to disease. . 
The fruits average about 9 inches in 
length, 2%4 inches in diameter, 
dark green, and hold their color better 
than most sorts. The size and shape 
is -jJust right for a fancy pack. A 
good sort for slicing or pickles. Pkt., 
LOCH OZ. 2OCsn 4 LD. LOC + ELD. 2.50; 
postpaid. 
(56 days). This early Cucumber was 
Marketer. awarded the Bronze Medal in the All- 
American 1943 Selection. The vines are vigorous and 
prolific, bearing very dark green fruit 73%, inches in length 
and 2% inches in diameter, tapered to each end. All Cu- 
cumber growers should try it out this year. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; 1lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
St . ht 8 (63 days). A very desirable Cucumber. It 
ralg “O- is practically straight, symmetrical, of a 
beautiful, dark green color, and will average eight inches 
in length. PkKt., 10c; oz., 25c; 1% Ib., 75c; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
Cc bit (60 days). A prolific main crop variety, some- 
UDIT. what resembling Straight Eight. Distinguished 
by unusually dark green color, and long blunt ended 
cylindrical shape. Holds its dark green color and crispness 
in shipping. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 75c; lb., $2.50, 
postpaid. 
’ s (638 days). An early variety and 
Clark Ss Special. much liked in many sections because 
of its dark green color and symmetrical shape. It grows 
about 10 inches long, and retains its color for several 
days after picking. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 Ihb., 50c; Ilb., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
(62 days). A special strain of Early For- 
Taxpayer. tune; earlier and of darker color than Early 
Fortune. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% 1b., 50c; 1b., $1.75, postpaid. 
1 ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 lbs. 
are Q 
for an acre; 10 to 15 lbs. 
Culture: Cucumbers may be sown from April until August, but for the 
main crop the seed should be sown in the open ground as soon as danger 
of frost is past. While the usual way of sowing is to put the seed in hills 
3 4 by 6 feet, the method employed around Norfolk is to drill the seed three- 
ce fourth of an inch deep in rows 6 feet apart, between garden peas, which 
act as a shelter, and thinned to 8 or 4 plants in the hill, 12 
inches apart. The young plants are often attacked by in- 
sects, and should not be thinned out until they are large 
enough to be safe. The Cucumbers should be gathered as 
fast as they are produced, whether they are wanted or not, 
as the vines will otherwise cease to bear. 
(58 days). Long type. 
Stays Green. A very early Cucum- 
ber of good length, and dark green color. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% I1b., 50c; 1b., $1.75, 
postpaid. ; 
London Long Green. 
(68 days). An old favorite of good 
shape, length and color, but late. It is 
firm fleshed, crisp, with few seeds and 
makes good pickles. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 
% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
: (64 days). This 
Cool and Crisp. agreeably sugges- 
tive name has been given to a Cucumber 
which is of great value in the family 
garden, as it is extra early, well colored, 
a continuous bearer and equally good for 
slicing or pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c 
% l1b., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 

Woodruff’s Hybrid. (Same as Clark’s Special.) 
~ . (56 days). A splendid pickling 
National Pickler. strain developed at the Michigan 
Agricultural College, in collaboration with the National 
Pickle Packers Association. The fruit is dark green and 
full ended. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
. H + (64 days). In small gardens 
Chinese Climbing. where space is limited this will 
be useful, as it can be grown on poles or trellis. The 
fruit is quite long, of dark green color, excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1%4 lb., 60c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
Gherkin (63 days). Sometimes called Burr Cucumber 
* and grown exclusively for pickles. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 20c; 14 lb., 65c; lb., $2.25, postpaid. 
The words “Thoroughbred Seeds” and “Thorobred Seeds” being a registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 51052), 
and the words ‘‘Thoroughbred’”’ and ‘“‘Thorobred’”’ being also a registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, 
No. 92011), all 
persons are warned against their use in connection with the advertising or sale of seeds. We solicit the help of our friends 
in the detection and punishment of infringement of our copyright. 

NORFOLK 10, VIRGINIA 
For early Cucumbers, use Hotkaps (See page 64). 
A. & C. 
Cucumber 
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