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Drew'' & Iminoved Lima, — Not new, but so desirable as to be worthy of men- 

 tion. It is earlier, hardier, and of as good quality as the old Lima, and should 

 supersede that variety. 



BEETS. 



Dark Red Egyptian, — We have found nothing which would equal this vari- 

 ety for early use. 



CABBAGE. 



Henderson' s Early Summer, — Although very similar to Newark Flat Dutch, 

 this seems to be a little earlier and of more uniform character. As usually 

 grown it is flatter than shown in most illustrations of the variety. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



Erfurt Extra Early Dwarf, — This proves to be the best variety for amateur 

 use, being earlier and sure to head before excessive dry weather. 



CELERY. 



Oolden Heart, — Not very distinct unless it be in blanching quicker and better 

 than most varieties; quality good. 



White Walnut, — With us the best flavored white celery we have; stalks short, 

 crisp, tender, and blanching well. 



CORN. 



Early Marhlehead, — The earliest sweet corn we have, being of short, quick 

 growth; ears of good size and quality. 



MUSK MELON. 



Surprise, — A handsome melon of the best quality and very productive, but 

 not always uniform in shape or color. 



WATER MELON. 



Cuban Queen, — Very similar, if not identical with the Excelsior. 

 Peerless, — We have found this the most satisfactory sort for cultivation in 

 this Slate. 



PEAS. 



Bliss American Wonder, — The most distinct and valuable variety of recent 

 introduction. Vines very dwarf ; is remarkably productive, of a peculiar branch- 

 ing habit. Peas of the best quality. This is quite distinct from the Premium 

 Sun, which is occasionally sent out under this name. 



POTATOES. 



White Star, — We have found this the best of the new varieties for general use. 

 It does well in all soils and is of good quality ; will doubtless fill the place among 

 late potatoes that the Early Hose does among the early varieties. 



, SQUASH. 



Perfect Sun, — This prolongs the season of the summer squashes into mid- 

 winter. It has the flavor and general qualities of the Lest summer varieties, 

 and keeps as well as the winter sorts. 



Essex Hybrid, — Similar to tlie Turban, but keeps better. 



