. One ounce will jilant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre. CULTURE —For very early Cucumbers sow April 1st, in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down), so that they can be readily transplanted without disturbing the roots. When ground becomes warm, set the pieces of sod holding the seedlings, into well prepared hills, and protect with pots or glasses until hardened. When the weather has become settled and warm, sow seeds in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill, after all danger from insects is over. They succeed best in a warm,
. One ounce will jilant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre. CULTURE —For very early Cucumbers sow April 1st, in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down), so that they can be readily transplanted without disturbing the roots. When ground becomes warm, set the pieces of sod holding the seedlings, into well prepared hills, and protect with pots or glasses until hardened. When the weather has become settled and warm, sow seeds in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill, after all danger from insects is over. They succeed best in a warm, moist, rich, loamy soil. Continue planting at intervals for a succession. The Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether required or not; if left to ripen on the vines, plants stop bearing. For pickles, plant them from June until the middle of July. The yellow striped cucumber beetle is the most serious insect enemy of the crop. Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is by far the best remedy yet discovered. Dilute it with water, 3 ounces to the gallon, and spray it on the vines. Dusting the vines with Slug Shot also constitutes a simple but effective remedy. The White Spine Type As a class this type brings us all the important varieties suitable for both slicing and pickling. All sorts offered below bear freely over a long period, if gathered regularly. 360 Arlington White Spine Forcing. A popular sort, bearing square ended fruits in profusion. Pkf'., 10 cts.; oz., 25cts.;ilb., S0cts.;^$ 369 Davis Perfect. A fine variety, with fruits long and slim, sometimes measur- ing 12 inches in length, and tapering to the ends; the color is a rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until nearly ripe. It is very tender, brittle, very few seeds, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; o7,., 25 cts.; i lb., 65 cts.; lb., $ 371 Early Fortune. Vines of strong growth, producing abundant crops of Cucumbers, tapering in shape with a very dark green skin. The flesh is thi
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