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; 02. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
DELCROW—NEW. A splendid novel- 
ty with rich dark green cucumbers with 
rather smooth surface and white spines. 
It holds its color well and has small seed 
cavities. Suited for outdoor, frame or 
greenhouse culture. Maturity mid-season. 
Pkt. 15c; 0z. 50e; 14 Ib. $1.50. 
SWEET WHITE—If you have a preju- 
dice against white cucumbers it will be 
overcome by this splendid creamy white 
variety. 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 introduction in 1947. Post- 
paid. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 40c; oz. 75c; 14 Ib. 
$2.25. 
NEW CUBIT—New Cubit is a prolific, 
white spined variety distinguished by 
unusually uniform, dark green exterior 
eolor 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. 30c; 14 Ib. 95e; Ib. $2.75. 
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— 
Among the best slicing cucumbers 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. Post- 
paid. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; 4 Ib. 95c; Ib. $2.75. 
DELTUS—This has high quality and 
is most desirable for slicing; also valu- 
able for greenhouse forcing. It holds its 
seedless period longer than most sorts. 
It averages 10 inches long and 3 inches 
in diameter; smooth, white spined, round- 
ed ends; white, firm flesh; dark green 
color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. 95e; Ib. 
$2.75. 
SPECIAL LONG GREEN — Try The 
Vaughan instead. 
BURPEE’S HYBRID — Most outstand- 
ing, disease resistant slicing cucumber; 
vines extremely vigorous, long lived, 
bearing a big crop of long, straight fruits 
of finest quality. Pkt. (30 seeds) 25c; 
1% oz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT—For home, ship- 
ping and market gardens, Fruit uni- 
formly cylindrical, rounded at ends, me- 
dium green. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
%4 Ib. 85e; Ib. $2.75. 
DAVIS PERFECT —A strong, vigorous 
grower, producing heavy crops of uni- 
form, long, dark green cucumbers. A 
good variety for pickles and slicing. 
COLORADO—Very attractive market 
and shipping variety. Fruit dark green, 
cylindrical and with small seed cavity. 
One of the best for uniformity, texture 
and appearance. Postpaid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; 14 Ib. 95e; Ib. $2.75. 
LEMON CUCUMBER (Also called 
Crystal Apple) — Resembles a lemon, 
both in color and form. Splendid for 
pickling or slicing. This variety is out- 
standing in quality. Free from bitter- 
ness and ideal for family use. Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 144 Ib. 95e; Ib. $2.75. 
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE — Con- 
sidered the best strain of White Spine. 
IMPROVED EARLIEST OF ALL — 
Vigorous’ grower. Dark green, desirable 
for slicing and pickling. 
Pickling Cucumbers 
PRICES—Unless noted are: Postpaid. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
DOUBLE YIELD—A new prolific pick- 
ling cucumber. It produces enormous 
quantities of pickles 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. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 Ib. 90c; Ib. $2.50. 
NATIONAL PICKLING — Ideal for 
pickling; fruits deep green, symmetrical 
with thick walls; full ended; slightly 
shorter than Chicago Pickling. 
BOSTON PICKLING—A popular pick- 
ling sort, medium sized and vigorous. 
SNOW’S PERFECTION—A very pop- 
ular pickling cucumber. Heavy yielder. 
CHICAGO PICKLING — Vigorous 
grower; medium green cucumbers with 
nearly square ends; very prolific; well 
warted at pickle stage. Largest of the 
pickling varieties. 
SMALL GHERKIN—A small, round, 
prickly variety used only for pickles. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14 Ib. 75e; Ib. $2.25. 
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