FOR BETTER HEALTHQ CUCUMBERS. Superior Pickling Varieties.
02009 CALYPSO HYBRID PICKLER. Very high yield combined with outstanding disease re- sistance. Recommended if your cucumbers are plagued by Cucumber Mosaic, Mildews, Scab, or Anthrac- nose. Mid-green fruits are 5 in. long at maturity. No bitterness. Ideal for pickling and salads. 51 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $7.95.
02220 BUSH PICKLE. Compact vines produce loads of 3 to 4 in. cukes. Ideal for small gardens. Makes tasty, crispy, whole pick- les. Fruits will not get too big before you pick them. Very prolific. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (50 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $11.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $32.95.
02005 H-19 LITTLE LEAF. Unique small 2 in. triangular leaves make it easy to find the fruit. And there will be a lot of them to find. This University of Arkansas development may just be the highest yielding pickler ever. Compact vines set up to 25 to 30 fruits at one time, and keep on producing longer than others. Toler- ates heat, drought and cool temps. Resistant to diseases. Will set fruit without bee pollination. 62 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (K) 1/2 oz. $9.50.
02030 FANCY PICKLING TYPE. National Pick- le. Our earliest pickler of all is also an exceptionally heavy bearer. Dark green, cylindrical fruits with blocky ends pack up perfectly in the jar. Good for all types of pickles. Fruits average 6 to 7 in., but pick for sweet pick- les at 2 in. Black-spined. Huge yields. Disease resistant. 50 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $13.95.
02022 LITTLE TYKE HYBRID. Ideal for baby pickles. Heavy yields of petite fruits about 1 in. by 3-1/2 in. with medium to small seed cavities, mild flavor and crisp texture. Vigorous vines adapt well to most soils, even heavy clay types. Exhibits some resistance to Downy and Powdery Mildew. 34 days. (A) Pkt. (30 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (J) 1/4 oz. $7.95.
best pickles you’ve ever tasted! Specially bred for growing in the home garden and making pickles at home. Fruits are medium-green with small white spines, and can be harvested when 1-1/2 in. long for tiny sweets, or 5 to 6 in. long for robust dills and spears. Solid, crisp and crunchy. 56 days. (A) Pkt. (100 seeds) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.95.
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02017 EARLY CLUSTER or RUS- SIAN. Introduced in the United States in the 1850’s and still an ex- cellent variety for very small pickles. Fruits do particularly well when grown on a trellis, fre- quently growing in clus- ters of 2 or 3 and yielding continuously, as long as the vines are picked. Pale green on blossom end and dark green on stem end. Fruits average 6 in. long by 2-1/2 in. wide, with white, juicy flesh. Early. Only 52 days. (A) Pkt. (9 grams) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $6.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $17.50.
02260 DILL, MAMMOTH. For making the best dill pickles. Use its leaves and seeds to flavor pickles. Add to salads, omelettes, vegetables, soups, sauces and dips. Will grow to about 36 in. in height. Plant alongside asparagus, corn and cabbage. Attractive yellow flowers attract beneficial insects. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (1,000 seeds) $2.35; 3+ $2.15 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.50.
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02007 BOSTON PICKLING. Also called Green Prolific. An enormously productive old variety that will continue to bear throughout a long growing season if the fruits are gathered as soon as they are large enough to use. Fruits are smooth, bright-green, about 5-1/2 in. long by 2-1/2 in. across, blunt ended and seldom get too large for pickles. Black spines. 58 days. (A) Pkt. (9 grams) $2.45; 3+ $2.25 each; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $13.95.
02015 COUNTY FAIR IMPROVED HY- BRID. One of the first cucumbers resistant to Bac- terial Wilt. All-female flowering and parthenocarpic, so it sets fruit without pollination. Almost seedless if kept isolated from other cucumbers. Sweet, non-bitter flavor and crunchy, firm texture makes it a good slicer. Very productive with multiple disease resistance. 52 days. (A) Pkt. (20 seeds) $2.65; 3+ $2.45 each; (L) 1 oz. $17.95.
Canning Guides.
57483 THE PICKLED PANTRY. You’ll love making these fresh, contemporary recipes for pickling everything from apples to zucchini. Beginners will wel- come the simple, low-fuss methods and thorough coverage of the ba- sics, and dedicated home canners will love the large-batch recipes and the stunning variety of flavors. Full color illustrations throughout. By Andrea Chesman. Paperback. 304 pages. $19.95 each.
MRS. WAGES RELISH MIXES. Simple, convenient and economical. Just add fresh cucum- bers or peppers, vinegar and wa- ter – canning homemade relishes has never been easier! Each packet makes 5 pints.
54030 Jalapeno Pickle. 54032 Sweet Pickle.
$4.45 each; 3 or more pkts. $3.95 each.
LING. Pickling is a pleasure that even a beginner can enjoy. Features information on the very lat- est pickling techniques, procedures, safety and equipment. This com- prehensive, reliable, and well-re- searched guide includes 250 recipes for all kinds of pickles, chutneys, salsas, fruits and much more. By Linda Ziedrich. Paperback. $18.95 each.
53433 THE JOY OF PICK- 8 Website:
www.rhshumway.com
Pick A Bushel See Page 4. Picklers Pride Mix See Page 5.
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