WOODRUFF’S ACE 
EARLIEST OF ALL. . .. .. .. .. ., .. ., | "5652 days 
Fruits: 242-234 x 7-8” when mature for seed; cylindrical, with short, 
rather abrupt taper at both ends, medium dark green, productive and 
fairly uniform setting; color does not hold well. Used by few for 
pickles, but mainly used for early shipper in South. 
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE (ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE) 58-62 days 
Fruits: 242-234 x 742-8", medium long, carrying long, slight taper through 
entire length with rounded ends; cross section varies from circular at 
stem end to triangular at tip; medium green with distinct striping on 
tip one-third of length; medium to large cavity with thin to medium 
flesh; good flavor and quality. One of the oldest popular strains be- 
cause of earliness and productivity. 
KLONDIKEY ee eg a en 62-65 days 
Fruits: 242-3 x 7-8”, cylindrical with Square to rounded ends, variable 
circular to triangular cross section, very dark green with light green 
stripes at tip; medium seed cavity and medium thick flesh ; good quality. 
Used for shipper in some sections. 
LONGFELLOW (VAUGHAN, WINDEMOOR WONDER) . 70-75 days 
Fruits: 242-2%4 x 12-16", long, cylindrical with round ends, very dark 
green and color held well during shipment, circular cross section, 
moderately thick, good quality flesh with small seed cavity. Very 
good shipper. 
MARKETER ‘acauncistizction? Bronze Medal 1943, . . 65 days 
Fruits: 244 x 742-8”, dark green, slightly tapered ends. An early cucum- 
ber with long bearing season, well adapted to fresh marketing. 
PALMETTO ee tts” 
Fruits: 2-24 x 8-9”, similar to CUBIT though slightly more pointed at the 
ends. Attractive dark green with indistinct striping at blossom end, 
small seed cavity, good flavor and flesh color. Fairly resistant to 
downy mildew. 
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