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392 Straight Eight © —wei-named 
58 days. At best table size, fruits are 8 in. long and 2% in. 
in diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark green in color, 
with practically no striping at the blossom end. Its even, 
deep color and symmetrical shape are outstanding char- 
acteristics; in fact, it greatly resembles the large, hand- 
some, hothouse cucumbers offered at high prices in all the 
better markets. A favorite for home or market; good 
producer, ideal shipper and of the highest quality. Valu- 
able white spine cucumber with a very descriptive name. 
Pkt.15¢; oz.35¢; 1%41b. $1.05; 14 1b. $1.95; Ib. $3.15 
383 Burpee’s Fordhook 
White Spine — For pickling and slicing 
58 days. Straight, attractive fruits 8 in. long, 2% in. thick, 
with a rich, dark green skin and white lines running from 
the blossom end toward the center of the fruit. The flesh is 
pure white, tender yet firm, and hasa crisp flavor. Splendid 
cucumber that is equally valuable for home and market. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; ~44 Ib. $1.80; Ib. $3.00 
Three of the Best 
White Spine Cucumbers 
Burpee’s Fordhook White Spine, Black Diamond 
and Burpee’s Sunnybrook 
7O006— SPECIAL: One pkt. of each variety, 40 
3 pkts. in all, value 50¢ for only ¢g 
CHOICE PICKLING CUCUMBERS 
384 Black Diamond © — white spine 
54 days. ‘“‘It Stays Green.” Fruits grow 6% to 7% in. long, 
2% to 234 in. across, straight, blunt ended and havea very 
deep green skin. The flesh is pure white, refreshing, tasty 
and of the finest quality. Widely used in home and market 
gardens and by shippers. Unusually early and prolific. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 12 Ib. $1.45; Ib. $2.50 
401 Early Fortune — Good slicer 
58 days. The flesh is pure white, of a firm, crisp texture and 
most delicious flavor. Fully grown fruits measure 9 in. long 
and 2% in. thick, tapering slightly toward the ends. An old 
favorite white spine cucumber for home, market, shipping 
as well as for pickles. Holds its color for a long time. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.35¢; 14]b. $1.05; 141b. $1.95; Ib. $3.15 
399 Improved Long Green — tonaon 
60 days. Black-spined fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, 
and more or less warted; glossy medium dark green skin 
and pure white, solid, tender, crisp flesh. Popular for 
ripe (yellow) cucumber pickles or slicing. Desirable home 
garden cucumber of good eating quality. Hardy and prolific. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz.40¢; 141b. $1.10; 1b. $2.00; Ib. $3.30 
396 Marketer © — All-America Winner 
65 days. Fruits grow 8 in. long, 234 in. across, slender, 
smooth, slightly tapered to each end, dark green skin and 
thick crispy flesh; seed cavity is small. An extra fancy 
white-spined cucumber for market, shipping and home use. 
Pkt.15¢; oz.45¢; 14 1b. $1.25; 121b. $2.30; Ib. $3.75 
May also be used for 
slicing, except Gherkin 
390 Chicago Pickling 58 days. Grow 6 to 7 in. long and 2% in. thick. Enormously pro- 
ductive; disease resistant and a vigorous grower. The fruits are of even size, square-ended, rich 
dark green skin warted and ribbed at pickle size; moderately few warts when larger. Popular for 
years with leading pickle houses. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 80¢; 14 lb. $1.40; Ib. $2.45 
375 Everbear ing 52 days. If the fruits are kept picked regularly, the plants will continue 
to bear over a longer season than many varieties. When fully grown, the fruits are 5 in. long and 
2 in. thick; rich medium green. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; %4 Ib. 95¢; 1% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75 
377 Extra Early Green Prolific 53 days. The bright green fruits are 6 in. long and 
2% in. thick, nearly smooth and blunt ended. Uniform size and shape. Extremely prolific. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; %4 1b. 75¢; 12 Ib. $1.25; lb. $2.20 
7 395 Fordhook Pickling © 56 days. Fruits taper at both ends and have the warts and 
knobs so much desire#l in pickles. When fully grown,-the cucumbers are 8 in. long and 3 in. thick. 
The largest pickler in common use. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.20; 14 lb. $2.20; Ib. $3.60 
402 Heinz Pickling 56 days. When small, fruits are of ideal pickling shape and dark green 
color. If left to grow for slicing, they measure 51% to 6% in. long and 2% to 3 in. thick. A heavy 
yielder of crisp fleshed fruits. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.20; 14 Ib. $2.20; Ib. $3.50 
407 National. Pickling © 55 days. Rich dark green, 6 to 7 in. long and 2 in. thick, 
straight, rather blunt at each end, but not chunky. Can be used for pickles from small sweets to 
large dills or sours. Do not split. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 1b. 90¢; 14 lb. $1.60; Ib. $2.70 
409 West India Gherkin 60 days. Quite different from other types of cucumbers. Vines 
produce an astonishingly large crop of small, burr-like fruits, 2 to 3 in. long and 1 to 1% in. thick. 
The bright green skin is covered with fleshy prickles. Used extensively for very small pickles or 
relish; they have a splendid flavor. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; Ib. $3.50 
382 Yorkstate Pickling 55 days. Possesses all the good qualities of National Pickling 
and, in addition, is highly resistant to mosaic. Vines are vigorous, prolific; fruits are dark green, 
well shaped, blunt ended with prominent black spines, Ideal for small and dill pickles for home. 
Y, Ib. $1.20; 1 Ib. $2.20; 
market and the pickling industry. Pkt. 25¢; oz. 50¢; 14 Ib. $1.35; 14 lb. $2.40; Ib. $4.25 
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