CUCUMBERS 
CULTURE.—Sow after all danger of frost is past to supply Cu- 
cumbers for summer use. The second sowing can be made in late 
June or early July to furnish Cucumbers for fall use in pickling. 
They do best in light, well-treated soil, using well-rotted manure in 
the hills 4 or 5 feet apart, placing 8 to 10 seeds in each hill. Cover 
% inch deep. Thin to 8 or 4 plants to each hill. 
Boston Pickling. 58 days. A very early and very prolific 
variety. The fruits weigh 114 pounds, are slightly 
tapered, medium green in color, and very uniform. 
One of the best pickling varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 141b. 90c; lb. $2.70. Postpaid. 
Davis Perfect. 65 days. A long, smooth Cucumber taper- 
ing at both ends. Fruits are dark green, weighing up 
to 2 pounds. Flesh is crisp and of excellent quality. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14]b. 90c; lb. $2.70. Postpaid. 
Early Green Cluster. 55 days. A small, very early pick- 
ling Cucumber which grows in clusters. Fruits weigh 
up to 114, pounds, chunky, quite uniform and medium 
green in color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 141b. 90c; Ib. $2.70. Postpaid. 
Improved Early White Spine. 60 days. One of the earliest 
and most prolific of the older types of white spines, 
measuring 8x8 inches. This variety is very widely 
used. It is adapted for either slicing or pickling. For 
the home-garden, it is among the best as it can be used 
for all purposes. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14]1b. 90c; lb. $2.70. Postpaid. 
Improved Long Green. 70 days. The standard Cucumber 
for general table use. It is not only a good bearer but 
quite resistant to disease. The small pickles are well- 
shaped, and in the slicing stage the slightly warted 
fruits are very attractive in length (12x3 inches) and 
color. Black spine type. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 141b. $1.05; Ib. $3.15. Postpaid. 
Marketer. 65 days. Fruits have a rich dark green color. 
Slightly tapered to the ends (8x214,.). Small seed cav- 
ity. Vines vigorous and prolific bearer. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14]b. $1.05; lb. $3.15. Postpaid. 
Straight-8. 58 days. Awarded All-America Gold Medal. 
Produces symmetrical fruits well rounded at both 
ends; runs quite straight. 8 inches long, 134 to 2 
inches in diameter. Color dark green, free from pale 
stripping. Vines vigorous, and remarkably productive. 
Makes an ideal variety for the local market, home 
market, and shipping. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 141b. $1.05; lb. $3.15. Postpaid. 
West India Gherkin or Burr. Small, oval shaped and is 
used exclusively for pickling. 
Pkt. 10c; oz 35c. Postpaid. 
