. Barnard's 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 61 CUCUMBER Cucumbers succeed best in warm, moist, rich, loamy ground. They should not be planted in the open air until there is a prospect of settled warm weather. For early fruit, invert squares of sod, in a hot bed about April and plant on these. When transplanting, cut the sod into the desired sizes and the plants can be successfully moved. Plant in hills about four feet apart each way. The hills should be previously
. Barnard's 1927. Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago 61 CUCUMBER Cucumbers succeed best in warm, moist, rich, loamy ground. They should not be planted in the open air until there is a prospect of settled warm weather. For early fruit, invert squares of sod, in a hot bed about April and plant on these. When transplanting, cut the sod into the desired sizes and the plants can be successfully moved. Plant in hills about four feet apart each way. The hills should be previously prepared by mixing thoroughly with the soil in each a shovelful of well-rotted manure. When danger from insects is past, thin out the plants, leaving three of the strongest to each hill. Spray with Bordeaux arsenate of lead mixture for insects, or dust with slug shot or tobacco dust. One ounce to 50 hills. Early Fortune. Slightly longer than "Arlington White Spine," more cylindrical in shape, with very dark green skin and thick flesh, which is tender and crisp. A remarkable feature of this variety is the strong growth of the vines, which enables it to successfully with- stand blight and bring the fruits to their full size and perfection. "Early Fortune" Cucum- ber is one of the best that has been introduced in years, and will soon take the place of many old-time strains of White Spine Cucumber. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; y4 lb., 45c; lb., $ Davis Perfect. A splendid cucumber for the home garden and for the truck farmer. Possesses all the merits of the best slicing varieties; wonderfully uniform in shape and exceedingly productive. Their handsome shape and fine dark green color commands the highest price on the market. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; H lb., 60c; lb., Evergreen White Spine. An extra long, dark green cucumber, one of the best for slicing and an excellent variety for shipping. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., $ Arlington White Spine. This vari
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