16 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 1st. For pickles, they may be planted as. late as July 1st. 
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 
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 74% to 8 
inches long, 1% inches in diam- 
eter. Shy seeder. % oz., 15c; 0z., 
25ce; %4 Ib., 70c; 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, 
ce fil long, round at ends; dark green with trace of arketer 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. 4% oz., 15¢; oz., 25c; 14 Ib., 70c; 1 1b., $2.00, inches long, 24% inches in diameter. White spined. 
postpaid. Vines vigorous and prolific. Its uniform shape and 
attractive color make it an excellent market variety. 
io : ora! : . 
Stays Green 1% 0z., 15c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 85c; 1 lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
(Black Diamond). 
60 days. Splendid 
for shipping. A rich 
dark green, 8 to 9 
inches long, slight- 
ly tapered, full at 
both ends. % oz., 
15c; 0z., 25c; 1% Ib., 
70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
> Improved “A & C” 
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- 
aging 14 to 1% 



68 days. 
Improved Long Green 4 stand. 
ard late, well known table sort. 
12 to 14 inches long, slender, 
more or less warted, tapering 
towards the stem end, color inches in diameter, 
dark green, flesh white and firm. without any bulge 
4% 02. 15¢; 02., 25¢; 14 lb., 70; in the center, and with practically no taper at 
1 Ib., $2.00, postpaid. the ends. % oz., 15c; 0z., 25¢; 4 Ib., 70c; 1 Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
Marketer 
White Spine (Improved.) 58 days. A very fine, early i <5 
strain. Fruit very rich, dark green, sym- ° ee » 58. days’. arly, 
metrical, thick and nearly square ended, vigorous and Chicago Pickling, or Westerfeld S heavy yield. A very 
productive. 4% oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 4 lb., 70c; 1 Ib., $2.00, prolific variety combining all the qualities desired by 
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 £8 days. % oz., 
10c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
St ° ht 8 62 days. This outstanding variety produces 
ralght- 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 
shipping variety. % oz., 15c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 70c; 1 Ib., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
72 days. An excellent long, slen- 
Longfellow Cucumber der, dark green variety, equally 
desirable for greenhouse forcing or outdoor culture. 
12 to 14 inches long by 2% inches in diameter. Fairly 
early, a good healthy grower; very productive. % oz., 
15c; 02., 25c; 4 Ib., 85c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
a) 58 days. Is one of the most prolific 
Davis Perfect sorts. The fruit is long, slim and holds 
its color till nearly ripe. 1% 0z., 15¢; oz., 25ce; 4 Ib., 
Chicago Pickling 85c; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
All Prices Quoted F.O.B. Grand Rapids 
