






A. & C. Cucumbers 
are excellent for the 
home and garden be- 
cause of uniform 
length, dark green 
color and high pro- 
ductivity. 

 Straight-8 cucumber 

dust formu- 
lated espec- 
ially for vine 
crops. See 
page 63 
Early White Spine Cucumber 
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; 0z., 35c; % 1b., 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., 30c; % 1b., 75c; 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., 30c; % 1b., 75c; Lb. $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, 214 inches 
thick, slightly tapering at the ends. The color is a rich dark green. The 
flesh is thick and firm, pure white in color. The vines are vigorous, set 
fruit early and are very productive. 
443 Straight-8 Pkt., 10c; 02., 35c; % Ib. 90c; 1b., $2.75 
(66 days.) Fruits above 8 inches long, medium diameter, well rounded 
at ends. Dark green, free from striping and tipping. Has won much fame 
as a desirable ‘‘slicer.”” Excellent for the home market grower. 
424 Cubit _ Pkt., 10; 02., 35¢; 1% 1b., 95c; 1b., $2.80 
(70 days.) Noted for its smooth, round shape. They are long, cylindrical 
in shape with blunt ends. They also have the same deep green color over 
the entire fruit, as A€’C or Marketer. Surface is smooth, glossy, and hand- 
some. Seed cavity is tiny, being enclosed in a deep, crisp, firm flesh of 
fine quality. It holds its color and its firm fresh appearance for a long 
time where conditions are right. It is excellent for marketing and ship- 
_ ping, as well as for home gardens. 
439 Improved Long Green Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.50 
(68 days.) We consider this very handsome Cucumber to be an out- 
standing variety. Fruits, when mature, are about 10 inches long, 2'/4 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; %4 1b., 95c; 1b., $2.80 
(68 days.) An excellent early Cucumber that is new. During the 2 vears 
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 23% inches thick. 
438 Longfellow Pkt., 10c; 02., 35c; “% 1b., 90c; Lb., $2.60 
(72 days.) Long, slender, uniform shape, deep dark green color, with 
smooth skin and white flesh. When matured, 12 to 14 inches long by 
21% 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 National Pickle (Pickler) Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; “4 lb., 75c; 1b., $2.10 
(50 days.) This variety is an improved variety of our Pickler. Because of 
its superior qualities, it replaces the Pickler carried in previous years. 
See page 3. 
445 White Wonder Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; %4 1b., 75c; 1b., $2.10 
(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; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 75c; 1b., $2.10 
(60 days.) Early, plant very productive, fruits 6 to 7 inches long; 22 
inches thick; slender, slightly tapering, medium color. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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