HYBRID CUCUMBERS YIELD BETTER 
CUCUMBER 
First-generation hybrid white spine slicing type Cu- 
cumber, “highly resistant to mosaic and downy mildew, to 
satisfy the demands of both market growers and home 
gardeners. Vines are extremely vigorous and long lived 
and bear an abundance of well-formed green fruits of 
handsome appearance, 8 inches long or more, 21% mnches 
wide, square at both ends, with medium seed cavity and 
crispy white flesh of excellent quality. Outyields open- 
pollinated varieties because the vines produce fruits a 
long time after other varieties cease. Postpaid, pkt. 30c; 
2 pkts. 55c; loz. $1.25; oz. $4.00. 
Marketer. Vines very vigorous and prolific. Fruits slightly 
tapered; seed area exceptionally small. Very uniform, 
with rich dark green color carried well down to the 
blossom end. A popular variety for the early market. 
Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 14Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.50. 
Davis Perfect. Fruits 7 to 9 inches long, dark rich green, 
very handsome, and regular in shape. Flesh is fine for 
spicing. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4Ib. 70c; Ib. $2.35. 
Early Green Cluster. A splendid fruited variety that makes 
excellent pickles. Vines are very prolific, frequently bearing 
fruit in clusters. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4Ib. 70c; Ib. 
$2.35. 
Clark’s Special. One of the best varieties for the critical 
trade. Holds its color and firmness when shipped 
long distances. Fruit weighs 214 pounds, is handsome, 
very dark green in color, slightly tapered at both ends: 
flesh crisp and firm. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \4lIb. 80c; 
Ib. $2.50. 
Straight-8. One of the best new kinds offered in recent years. 
About 8 inches long when ready to use. Desirable 
for home and market-gardening. Vines healthy and 
produce abundantly. Fruits uniformly round, 
straight, and smooth. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \4Ib. 80c; 
Ib. $2.50. 
Chicago Pickling. Very prolific and profitable sort for pickles. 
Fruits straight, square-ended, of medium deep green color, 
very uniform. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Wb. 70c; Ib. 
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Improved White Spine. A very good table variety because 
of its light green color, which it retains a long time after being 
picked. Fruits are slightly pointed at each end, very smooth, 
with white spines. See color illustration, page 10. Postpaid, 
Dktal0coz20G 4b e703 lba2235. 
Improved Long Green. Vines very productive of uniform 
dark green fruits, which are tender, crisp, and of fine flavor. 
A great favorite with market gardeners. Very heavy yielder. 
Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ib. 80c; ib. $2.50. 
Everbearing. Extremely prolific. Continues to bear through- 
out the season. Fruits are dark green, thick in flesh, crisp 
and tender, 6 to 7 inches in length. Popular with market 
gardeners. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4lb. 70c; Ib. $2.35. 
Early Fortune. The finest type of white sprne Cucumber 
introduced. Early, very productive, and disease-resistant. 
Fruits 9 inches long, slightly tapering, rich dark green which 
does not fade when shipped a long distance; flesh white, 
very firm and crisp. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4Ib. 70c; 
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West India Gherkin. Short, prickly tender, crisp fruit 
grown extensively for pickling. Very uniform and productive. 
Produces large crops of small fruits 2 to 3 inches long and 
about 11% inches thick. Postpaid, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \YIb. 
80c; Ib. $2.60. 
P. L. Rohrer & Bro., Inc., Seedsmen 7 
Burpee’s 
Hybrid 
Cucumber 
