TO THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 105 



per qt 



White-Runners. A variety of the Scarlet-Runner. The plants are less vigorous, and the 

 flower and seeds pure white. As a shell-bean, either green or ripe, they are consid- 

 ered superior to the scarlet, and often seen in our markets under the name of Lima, 

 from which they may be distinguished by their greater thickness, and more rounded 



form . 50 



Painted Lady. A sub-variety of the Scarlet-Runner, with variegated flowers; the upper 



petals being scarlet, the lower white 60 



(PHASEOLUS LUNATUS). 

 German, Bohne von Lima. French, Haricot de Lima. Spanish, Haba Vastago de Lima. 



per qt 



Large Lima. This is one of the latest, as well as the most tender, of all garden beans. Little 

 will be gained by very early planting, as the seeds are not only liable to decay 

 before vegetating, but the plants suffer greatly from cold, damp weather ; the best 

 time being from the first to the middle of May. In planting, be sure to place the 



eye downwards, or otherwise it might not come up 75 



Small Lima, Carolina, Sewee, Sieva, or Saba. This is one of the most productive of 

 all varieties. The beans, in their green or ripe state, are similar to the Lima, and 

 are nearly as delicate and rich flavored. It is from two to three weeks earlier than 

 the large Limas 75 



Beet (BETA VULGARIS). 



German, Runkle Rube. P'rench, Betterave. Spanish, Bettaraga. 



CULTURE. Beets are always raised from seeds. For early use, sowings are sometimes made 

 in November ; but the general practice is to sow the seed in April, as soon as the frost is out of the 

 ground, or as soon as the soil can be worked. For use in autumn, the seed should be sown about the 

 middle or twentieth of May ; and for the winter-supply, from the first to the middle of June. 

 Lay out the ground in beds five or six feet in width, and of a length proportionate to the supply 

 required ; spade or fork the soil deeply and thoroughly over ; rake the surface smooth and 

 even ; and draw the drills across the beds fourteen inches apart, and about an inch and a half in 

 depth. Sow the seeds thickly enough to secure a plant for every two or three inches, and cover 

 to the depth of the drills. Should the weather be warm and wet, the young plants will appear in eight 

 or ten days. When they are two inches in height, they should be thinned to five cr six inches 

 apart. The surplus plants will be found an excellent substitute for Spinach, if cooked and served 

 in a like manner. The after-culture consists simply in keeping the plants free from weeds, and the 

 earth in the spaces between the rows loose and open by frequent hoeing. 



per oz. 



Early Flat Bassano. An Italian variety ; generally considered the earliest of garden beets, 

 being from seven to ten days earlier than the Early Turnip Blood. Flesh 

 white, circled or zoned with bright pink; very tender and juicy; not suited for 



winter use unless sown quite late. Per pkt., 5 20 



Early Turnip Blood. One of the best varieties for general use. Flesh deep blood-red, 

 sometimes circled and rayed with paler red ; remarkably sweet and tender. Per 



pkt., 5 .... 15 



Early Yellow Turnip, or Orange. A sub-variety of the Blood Turnip, differing princi- 

 pally in color, and to some extent in form, which is less compress. Flesh yellow, 



comparatively close grained, sweet and tender. Per pkt., 5 15 



Long Blood Red. One of the most popular of winter beets. The seed should not be sown 

 before the middle of June, as the roots, when large, are frequently tough and 



fibrous. Per pkt, 5 . 15 



Long Smooth Dark Blcod. This is an improved variety of the common Long Blood. 

 Flesh dark blood-red, sweet, tender, and fine grained, with but few side roots ; 



fine winter beet if sown late. Per pkt, 5 15 



Henderson's Pineapple. Short top, medium size. Flesh very deep blood-red, fine 



grained, sweet, tender, and of excellent quality. Per pkt., 10 .... 30 

 Carter's St. Osyth. Medium sized, good shape, short top, rich deep blood-red color; fine 



flavor. Per pkt., 10 30 



White Sugar. A large variety, grown extensively for feeding stock, although the young 



roots are tender, sweet, and well flavored. Per pkt., 5 .... .10 



Nutting's New Dwarf Red. A new English variety, said to be one of the best. Per pkt, 10. 

 Long Red Mangel Wurzel. A large variety, grown principally for feeding stock. When 

 young, is sometimes used for the table. Flesh white, zoned and clouded with 

 different shades of red ; is hardy, and keeps well. Per pkt, 5 _. ._ . . 10 v 

 Yellow Globe. A large, round, orange-colored variety; excellent quality, which keeps 

 better than the Long Red, and produces better crops on shallow ground. Per 



pkt., 5 10 



Swiss Chard, or Silver. This variety of beet, sometimes called Sea-Kale Beet, is culti- 

 vated for its leaf-stalks, which are served up much like Asparagus, and for its 

 leaves cooked as Spinach. If cut often, new and more tender stalks will be repro- 

 duced. Per pkt, 5 - ... .15 



New Perpetual Spinach. Leaves large, of good color; flavor superior to Spinach, for 



which it is used as a substitute. In use the whole season. Per pkt, 10. . . 25 



Borecole, or Kale (BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA). 



German, Blatter Kohl. French, CJwu vert. Spanish, Breton. 



Borecole, German Greens, or Scotch Kale, is a very delicate vegetable. It is essential to its per- 

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