14 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Table and Pickling Cucumbers 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. One ounce of seed to 50 hills; 2 pounds per acre. Cucumbers should not be 
planted until the ground is warm, about June Ist. For pickles, they may be planted as late as July Ist. 
They require a warm, rich, sandy soil. Plant in hills about 4 feet apart and about 8 seeds to the hill. When 
all danger from insects is past, thin to 3 or 4 of the strongest plants. 

Cucumber Beetle—No. 10 Pyrocide Dust is the control measure to keep your Cucumbers clean. Apply 
promptly and grow your Cucumbers without any trouble. Circular free on request. 
Growers Early Dark Green 
70 days. Selected from Cubit va- 
riety. A comparatively new va- ¢ 
riety of special merit, because f@ 
of its excellent shape and dark \ 
green color. Fruits white spin- 
ed, cylindrical and hold their 
color to a larger size than most 
other varieties. Fruits 7% to 8 
inches long, 1% inches in diam- 
eter. Shy seeder. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 
60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 

Improved A & C 
A Hi 65 days. White spine variety, 9 to 11 inches M k : 70 days. A variety of recent introduction, 
C€ fl jong, round at ends; dark green with trace of arKketer producing very dark green, cylindrical 
light green around blossom scar, small seed cavity, fruits which taper slightly at the ends. Fruits 7% to 8 
crisp flesh. Oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. inches long, 2% inches in diameter. White spined. 
Vines vigorous and prolific. Its uniform shape and 
attractive color make it an excellent market variety. 
Stays Green Oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 75¢; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
(Black Diamond). 
60 days. Splendid %& Improved aA & CC 
for shipping. A rich 
dark green, 8 to 9 
inches long, slight- 
ly tapered, full at 
both ends. Oz., 20c; 
Val bawa0Ce Le lb. 
$1.50, postpaid. 
68 days. The vigor- 
ous growing, dis- 
ease-resistant vines 
produce an abun- 
dance of uniform, 
exceedingly dark 
green Cucumbers, 
averaging 10 inch- 
es long. The fruits 
are of uniform di- 
ameter from stem 
to blossom end, are 
rather slim, aver- 
ASIN GSA Oee las 
inches in diameter, 


68 days. 
Improved Long Green 4 stand. 
ard late, well known tabie sort. 
12 to 14 inches long, slender, 
more or less warted, tapering 
towards the stem end, color : 
without any buige 
dark green, flesh white and firm. ia ohe centers and week: orac eal ; : 
Oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, » é ! ally no tapera 
postpaid. “A 5 the ends. Oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
. . (Improved.) 58 days. A very fine, earl : oe ie TS ' 
White Spine strain. Fruit very rich, dark green, see Chicago Pickling, or Westerfield’s dtaieddy eevee 
metrical, thick and nearly square ended, vigorous and prolific variety combining all the qualities desired by 
productive. Oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; 1 Ib., $1.50, postpaid. those who raise Cucumbers. Fruits are of uniform size 
and good color. Used almost exclusively by all large 
pickling houses. Ready for market in 58 days. Oz., 20c; 
% Ib., 50c; 1 ib., $1.50, postpaid. 


Marketer 
° 62 days. This outstanding variety produces 
Straight-8 Symmetrical cylindrical fruits about 8 inch- 
es in length, and about 1% inches in diameter. The 
fruits are well rounded at the ends. This is an ideal 
epee variety. Oz., 20c; 14 Ilb., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, post- 
paid. 
72 days. An excellent long, slen- 
Longfellow Cucumber der, dark green variety, sae 
desirable for greenhouse forcing or outdoor culture. 
_12 to 14 inches leng by 2% inches in diameter. Fairly 
‘early, a good healthy grower; very productive. Oz., 
20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. 
“9 58 days. Is one of the most prolific 
Davis’ Perfect sorts. The fruit is long, slim and holds 
its color till nearly ripe. Oz., 20c; %4 lb., 75c; 1 Ib., 
Chicago Pickling $2.50, postpaid. oom ee ag 


All Prices Quoted F.O.B. Grand Ravids 
