Burpee’s CUCUMBERS 
May be harvested at almost any age depending on what purpose 
the fruits are intended. Different sizes may be picked at the same 
time, small ones for sweet-pickles, larger ones for bread and butter 
pickles, slicing or dill pickles. Many gardeners prefer to plant the 
larger fruited varieties for table use and the so-called pickling types 
and gherkins for relishes or pickles. If you have had poor success 
with cucumbers in the past, plant Burpee Hybrid listed on page 81. 
Letters from customers all over the country acclaim it as outstand- 
ing for yield, quality, color and disease resistance; many tell us we 
are too modest in our description. It is truly a top-notcher. / 
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“Burpee’s Sunuprooe Cucumber—Noteworthy for its long cylindrical shape and dark green color | 
374 Bur pee’s Sunnyb rook O — Our extra dark streamliner for all purposes 
60 days. Burpee’s Sunnybrook is an outstanding cucumber of the long, slender, dark green, white spine type 
small, or for slicing when fully grown, Burpee’s Sunnybrook is a valuable cucumber for the home garden, local - 
markets and distant shipping. Fruits are 9 to 11 in. in length and 2 to 2% in. in diameter when mature, tapering 
symmetrically toward either end; flesh is firm and thick, with few seeds which form late in the season so that the 
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with stripes absent or inconspicuous for considerably less than 14 its length. Whether used for pickling when 
fruits are edible over a longer period than most varieties. Holds its dark green color for a long time after picking. 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 50¢; 14 Ib. $1.35; 14 Ib. $2.40; Ib. $4.25 
380 A and C — Hoids its green color well 
60 days. The white-spined fruits grow about 10 in. in 
length and 2% in. thick, well-rounded at the ends with 
rich, dark green skin, the color of which is retained for an 
unusually long time after picking—an especially desirable 
feature for those sending their cucumbers to market. This 
characteristic, together with ideal shape, size and quality, 
make A and C a most valuable cucumber for the home 
garden as well as for market. White, crisp flesh; firm and 
tasty. The seed cavity is small and the seeds are few. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 141b. $1.05; 121b. $2.00; Ib. $3.20 
How to Grow Cucumbers 
Make your first sowing of cucumbers after all danger of frost 
has passed to supply fruits for summer use, and a second sow- 
ing 4 or 5 weeks later to furnish cucumbers for fall use and 
pickling. They succeed best in.a fertile, light, well-drained 
soil. Well-rotted manure or organic matter dug into the soil 
where seeds are to be planted and side-dressings of commercial 
fertilizer after the plants have begun to grow are beneficial. 
Plant in groups 4 to 5 ft. apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in each 
group, and cover with % in. of soil. When plants are 6 to 8 in. 
high, thin to 3 or 4 plants to a group. A pkt. of seed will plant 
15 groups; 1 oz. 50 groups.or so-called “‘hills.’’ Seeds may also 
be sown in rows 4 to 5 ft. apart, 4 to 6 in. apart in the row; 
later thin the plants to stand 12 in. apart in the row. To save 
_ garden space and make for easier gathering, cucumbers may 
be grown on a fence or trellis. 
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379 Burpee’s Extra Early 
White Spine — Early and prolific 
55 days. Fruits are almost cylindrical, 7 in. long and 2% in. 
thick with a beautiful deep green skin which is practically 
free from ridges. Excellent for slicing when fully grown or 
when small for pickling. Vines produce their fruits early 
and very freely; valuable for home and market use. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 90¢; 1% lb. $1.55; lb. $2.70 
400 Davis’ Perfect — Crisp and tender 
58 days. Shapely white spine cucumber, 9 to 10 in. long and 
2 to 2% in. thick in the middle, slightly tapering at both - 
ends. The skin is a rich deep green; the flesh is pure white, 
solid, brittle and of the most delicate flavor. Prolific. 7 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.35¢; 14 lb. 95¢; 14 Ib. $1.65; Ib. $2.85 
393 Fordhook Famous — Great yieider 
60 days. Extra-long medium green, white spine cucumber, ‘ 
which, when fully grown, will measure 10 to 12 in. in 
length and 2% to 3 in. in diameter at the largest part, 
tapering toward the blunt ends.- Wonderful for slicing: Sam 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.25; 14 Ib. $2.30; Ib. $3.75. — 
394 Mincu— Very early; white spine 
53 days. An excellent home garden cucumber for both 
pickling and slicing. Fruits grow 4% to 5% in. long, 2 to 
2% in. in diameter and are produced in clusters. Medium 
green, smooth skin; white, crisp flesh. Early and prolific. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 1/4 Ib. $1.25; 14 Ib. $2.30; Ib. $3.75 
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