West India Gherkin Cucumber
A very small oval prickly sort, distinct from all others. It is grown for pickles only and must be used when young. Most prolific of all. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, prepaid.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
A very small oval prickly sort, distinct from all others. It is grown for pickles only and must be used when young. Most prolific of all. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c; lb., $2.50, prepaid.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
West India Gherkin Cucumber
Short green oval cucumber for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Short green oval cucumber for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; ¼ lb., 75c.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
West India Gherkin Cucumber
A very prolific small – fruited variety, used exclusively for pickling. It is not properly a cucumber, and of no value for slicing the fruits are two to three inches in length, thick and rounded. Closely covered with spines. Vines rather slender, with small foliage but of strong growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; postpaid.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
A very prolific small – fruited variety, used exclusively for pickling. It is not properly a cucumber, and of no value for slicing the fruits are two to three inches in length, thick and rounded. Closely covered with spines. Vines rather slender, with small foliage but of strong growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50; postpaid.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
West India Gherkin Cucumber
A very small, elegant, peculiar sort, for pickles only, prolific to an extraordinary degree. Somewhat difficult to get the seed to germinate. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
A very small, elegant, peculiar sort, for pickles only, prolific to an extraordinary degree. Somewhat difficult to get the seed to germinate. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue
West India Gherkin Cucumber
A very prolific, small fruited variety, used exclusively for pickling. Fruits are very small, 2 to 3 inches in length, and about 1 ¼ inches thick.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
A very prolific, small fruited variety, used exclusively for pickling. Fruits are very small, 2 to 3 inches in length, and about 1 ¼ inches thick.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist