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Uses Code 
CUBIT w.s. HMS CLEME 
A new variety that appears to be well adapted to fresh market use. Its dark green 
color and shape make it very attractive. In some areas where it is being used it is 
highly productive. ‘All America B. M. 1944. 
FRUIT—10 inches long, 2!/4 inches in diameter, cylindrical, rounded ends, very dark 
green with indistinct starring on blossom ends. 
DAVIS PERFECT w.s. HMS CLEFT 
A fine old, popular sort; an excellent shipper and also good in the home and market 
garden. Often grown in greenhouses. Highly productive. 
FRUIT—I0 inches long and 2!/) inches in diameter; general shape is long, smooth, 
slender, and tapering to both ends. White spines, few seeds, fine white fiesh, 
deep green color in slicing stage. 
EARLY FORTUNE w.s. S CLICK 
An excellent cucumber for long-distance shipping as it holds its dark green color and 
firmness for a long period. A very prolific, uniform, and attractive sort that makes a fine 
slicer for early market. 
FRUIT—9 inches long and 2!/5 inches in diameter, slightly tapering ends, smooth, white- 
spined, tender, delicate-flavored flesh, deep rich green color. White spined. 
EARLY CLUSTER b.s. H CLIFF 
Popular as a pickling variety or an extremely early slicer. It often sets fruit in clusters. 
FRUIT—5!/, inches long and 2!/, inches in diameter, chunky shape, skin smooth with 
medium number of black spines, medium green in color. 
. EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE or Extra Long w.s. H CLOCK 
A medium late variety which is one of the longer types and very attractive. Highly 
productive sort that serves as an all-purpose variety. 
FRUIT—I1 inches long and 2!/, inches in diameter, handsome, long, white-spined, 
smoth-skinned, uniformly shaped, white and crisp-fleshed, dark green colored. 
GHERKIN or Burr (West India Gherkin) C. Anguria (& CUBIT 
A small, oval sort that is generally used for pickles. A distinct species that is very prolific 
and serves excellently for its purpose. 
FRUIT—2 inches long and | inch in diameter, thickly covered with prickly spines, uniform 
medium green color. 
KLONDIKE w.s. MS CLOUD 
Valuable as a long-distance shipping variety as it holds its color and firmness well. 
Medium early in season and known for its ability to withstand adverse weather conditions. 
FRUIT—7!/, inches long and 2!/ inches in diameter, slightly tapering ends, smooth, 
white-spined, uniformly developed, dark green in color. 
LONGFELLOW w.s. HS CUBED 
A variety that produces extremely long, handsome fruits which have won the name of 
the finest of the large sorts. May be used very successfully either for home garden, 
shipping, or greenhouse growing. 
FRUIT—12 to 15 inches long and 2!/, inches in diameter, white-spined, well-shaped, 
most attractive dark green color, very small seed cavity, good quality. 
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VARIETAL DESCRIPTIONS OF VEGETABLES 4 KEYSTONE SEEDS 
Season. 
Days to 
Picking 
67 
67 
60 
52 
66 
60 
60 
12 
