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Moore's Vegetable Cream. A new English variety of the Vegetable Marrow, introduced 

 by Thomas Moore, Esq., Secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, and recom- 

 mended as a most valuable acquisition. Per pkt., 25. 



Turban, or lurk's Cap. A superior late-growing variety. At the blossom-end, the fruit 

 suddenly contracts to an irregular, cone-like point or termination ; of a greenii-h 

 color, striped with white, and thus in form and color somewhat resembling a tur- 

 ban ; whence the name ; flesh orange-yellow, thick, fine-grained, sugary, and well- 

 flavored. (See engraving, p. 121.) Per pkt., 10 .... . .40 



Vokohoma. A new variety from Japan ; finest-grained of all the Squashes, with a rich 



Marrow flavor. (See engraving, p. 121.) Per pkt., 15 40 



Tomato (Solanum Lvcopersicum). 

 G^rrran, Liebesap/el. — French, Tomate. — Spanish, TomaU. 

 TheiR is no vegetable on the catalogue that has obtained such popularity in so short a time as 



the one low under consideration. It may be served in various ways, and, in nearly every form, is 



highly esteemed. 



Culture. — The Tomato is raised fi-om seeds, which should be sown in a hotbed in March, or 



in pots in a warm window. They should be started as early and forwarded as r,\pidly as possible, 



whether by hotbed or open-air culture. When about two inches high, they should be t-snsplantcd, 



in single plants, to warm, light, rich soil. Water freely at the time of transplanting. Shelter from 



the sun for a few days, or until thejr are well established. If sown in the open ground, select a 



sheltered situation, pulverize the soil finely, and sow in drills. This may be done the last of March 



or first of April. When the plants are three or four inches high, transplant to where they are to 



remain, as before directed. 



per oz. 



Early Apple-shaped. A very early and productive variety ; round, smooth, and of medium 



size. Per pkt., 10 30 



Large Smooth Red. Fruit somewhat flattened, inclining to globular in its general outline ; 

 medium size ; skin deep rich crimson ; flesh bright pink or rose color ; one of the 

 best for general cultivation. Per pkt., 5 25 



Lester's Perfected. Of recent introduction; regular form; large size; flesh firm and 



well-flavored. Per pkt., 10 40 



Large Red. A very early variety, of large size ; skin bright red; flesh pink or rose color. 



Per pkt., 5 . . 25 



Pear-shaped. A small, red, pyriform or pear-shaped variety; fine for preserving. Per 



pkt., 10 35 



Large Yellow. A sub-variety of the Red Pear-shaped, with a clear, semi-transparent, yel- 

 low skin and yellow flesh ; little used except for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., s, 30 



Red Plum. Remarkable for its symmetry, and for its uniform size. It is hardy and pro- 

 ductive ; used principally for preserving and pickles. Per pkt., 10 • • • 35 



Yellow Plum. Similar to above, except in color, which is bright yellow. Per pkt., 10 . -q 



Cherry. A small variety, growing in clusters. Per pkt., 10 .^ 



Grape. A quite small red variety, growing in long clusters, like grapes, and useful for pre- 

 serves ; a new variety. Per pkt., 10 50 



French Tree (Tomato de Laye). A new French variety, growing erect, in tree form ; very 



ornamental, as well as large, and one of the best flavored. Per pkt., 10 . . i.to 



Fejee Island. Fruit large, bright red, sometimes ribbed ; often smooth and well-filled to 



the centre. Per pkt., 10 30 



White Tomato. Similar to the Large Red, except in color. Per pkt., 10. 



Early York. One of the very earliest varieties; of good size, productive, and excellent 



flavor. Per pkt., 10 ... . ... . . . . . . 40 



Cook's Favorite. A comparatively new variety; medium size, oval form, fair skin, deep 

 crimson, very productive, and excellent flavor ; one of the best tor general cultiva- 

 tion. Per pkt., ID 4° 



Tilden's New Seedling. This new and valuable variety was originated by Mr. Tilden, ot 

 Iowa. It is rather dwarf in its habit, and has distinct and peculiar foliage. The 

 fi'uit is large, roundish, or roundish-oval, in shape ; skin smooth, glossy, and of a 

 bright-red color; flesh remarkably solid. It ripens early, bears abundantly, 

 keeps a longer time after being gathered, and bears carriage better, than any other 

 variety. Five hundred bushels were produced on an acre by Mr. Tilden. Per 

 pkt., 10 50 



Strawberry, or Ground C\\Grry {Physalis A Ikekengi). This, though called a Tomato, is 

 a distinct species ; excellent for preserves, having a peculiar delicate strawberry 

 flavor. Per pkt., :o . . • . 5° 



Turnip (Brassica Rapa). 

 German, Stecknibe. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Nabo comun. 



This is a wholesome and useful plant both for man and beast, and highly deserving of cultiva- 

 tion. It has become in some countries an extensive field-crop. 



Culture. — All the sorts are propagated by seeds, which should be sown where the plants are 

 to remain, as they do not generally succeed well when transplanted. Sow as early as the ground 

 will allow, in drills fourteen inches apart and half an inch in depth. The young plants should be 

 thinned to five or six inches asunder. When the bottoms begin to enlarge, remove the earth gently 

 to the depth of an inch and a half, and apply wood-ashes. The sowing for the winter's supply is 

 made in August. One thing must be observed, — to have the ground always fresh dug before sow- 



