CUCUMBER 
1 ounce will plant 100 feet in hills; 2 to 4 Ibs., for an acre; 10 to 15 Ibs., when drilled. A &-C 
Culture: Cucumbers may be sown from April until August, but for the main crop the A splendid 
seed should be sown in the open ground as soon as danger of frost is past. While the L G 
usual way of sowing is to put the seed in hills 4 by 6 feet, the method employed around ong Ureen 
Norfolk is to drill the seed three-fourths of an inch deep in rows 6 feet apart, between Cucumber 
garden peas, which act as a shelter, and thinned to 3 or 4 plants in the hill, 12 inches 
apart. The young plants are often attacked by insects, and should not be thinned out 
until they are large enough to be safe. The Cucumbers should be gathered as fast as they 
are produced, whether they are wanted or not, as the vines will otherwise cease to bear. 
A&C. (62 days.) No cucumber is more attractive than our Improved 
—— _ market gardener strain of this popular variety. The nearly per- 
fect shaped fruit is 8 to 9 inches in length by 214 inches in diameter, with 
small seed cavity and delicious crisp, flesh. The skin is of the darkest 
green color, which is retained over a long period. The vines are robust, 
quite resistant to disease. Equally good for the home gardener, market - 
gardener, or for shipping. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %4 Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.25, - 
postpaid. - 
MARKETER. (63 days.) The uniform shape and rich, deep 
————————_ skin combine to make this a_ splendid 
cucumber. The fruit is 8 to 9 inches in length by 214 inches 
in diameter, slightly tapered at the end, with a small seed 
cavity and tender crisp flesh. Equally good for the home 
garden, market garden, or for shipping. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 
35c; 4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
A&C 
A splendid 
Long Green 
Cucumber 
PALMETTO. (67 days.) This variety was developed 
_——_ at Clemson College Experiment Station 
in South Carolina. The fruit is 8 to 9 inches in length; 
slightly pointed at the ends; with deep green skin, 
small seed cavity and crisp flesh. The vines are 
vigorous, and highly resistant to downy mildew. 
Should be tried by all growers who have had trouble 
in growing cucumbers on account of downy mildew. 
Pkt., 10¢c; oz., 45¢; 1/4 Ib., $1.15; Ib., $3.25, postpaid. 
NATIONAL PICKLER. (56 days.) A 
; eo _ splendid pick- 
; . ing strain developed at the Michigan Agricultural 
STRAIGHT 8. ‘° saa - catia pofeeed a: College, in collaboration with the National Pickle 
SO mimeetrical, wit well rouncte : Packers Association. The fruit is 5 to 6 inches in 
ends and dark green skin. The fruit is 8 to 9 inches in length length by 21 inches in diameter, full ended with 
by 21% inches in diameter, with crisp tender flesh. Equally good medium green skin. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 30¢; 1% Ib., 70c; Ib., $2.00, 
for the home garden, market garden or for shipping. Pkt., 10c¢; postpaid. 
oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 80c; Ib., $2.25, postpaid. 
PRODUCER. ee days.) A distinct pickling cucumber that 
ee ears a high percentage of female flowers, and 
HYBRID EARLY SURE CROP is very prolific. tre fruit is 5 to 6 inches in length by 21% inches 
; : in diameter, blunt ends, and bright green skin. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 
All America Bronze Medal Winner for 1951 25¢; 4 tb., 65¢; Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
(63 days.) This new early Cucumber is of good shape and 
color, and is free from Mosaic and Mildew. Should be tried JAPANESE CLIMBING. ee days.) In home gardens where 
wherever these diseases are prevalent. Pkt., (approximately 30 space is limited, this variety can 
seeds) 25¢; 14 oz., $1.35; V2 oz., $2.50; oz., $4.00, postpaid. 
be grown on a pole or trellis. The fruit often grow a foot long, 
with dark green skin, and has crisp and tender flesh. Pkt., 10¢; 
oz., 35¢; 1/4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
Use “a a 
Cuke and Melon Dust WEST INDIA GHERKIN. oes Paee <b See Aes 
‘ 2 y: is is not a true 
For Cucumber Beetles, Wilt, Scab, Mildew, and Leaf Spot cucumber, and is grown exclusively for pickles. The oval shaped 
On Cucumbers fruits are 2 inches long by 1 inch in diameter, with pale green 
(see page 72) skin with prickly spines. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35¢; V4 Ib., 90c; Ib., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
Marketer Marketer 
Cucumber Cucumber 
A popular A popular 
market variety market variety 
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