AMATEUR CULTIVATOR S GUIDE 



Cariep's Incomparable Dwarf Dark Crimson. This is a new variety, highly recom- 

 mended ; of very dwarf habit ; exceedingly solid ; of a deep crimson color. Per 

 pkt., 25. 



Turkish Giant Solid. One of the largest white sorts, and considered by many superior to 



the common White Solid. Per pkt. 10 30 



Celery Seed. For flavoring soups, &c. Per oz., 15. Per lb., $1.00. 



diervll (ScANDix Cerifolium). 

 German, Gartenkerhel. — French, Cerfeuil. 

 Is a warm, mild, and aromatic plant. A native of Europe, and, in olden times, of great repute. 

 After being boiled, it was eaten with oil and vinegar, and considered a panacea for courage, comfort 

 to th2 he.irt, and strength to the body. It is much cultivated by the French and Dutch, who use 

 the tender leaves in soups and salads as we use Parsley, and is considered by many to be a milder 

 and more agreeable ingredient. 



Culture. — Chervil is an annual plant, and should be sown in March, April, and May, in drills 

 about a quarter of an inch deep, and nine inches apart. Cover lightly, and press the soil firm with 

 the foot ; rake evenly, and give a gentle watering in dry weather. The leaves are fie for use when 

 two to tour inches high. Cut them off close ; they will come up again, and may be gathered in suc- 

 cession throughout the season. 



per oz. 

 Cnervil. Per pkt., 10 25 



ClllCOry (CiCHORiUM Intybus). 



A hardy perennial, introduced fi-om Europe, often abounding as a troublesome weed in our 

 pastures and mowing-lands ; is much used in Europe as a substitute for coffee, and large quan- 

 tities of the prepared root are annually exported to this country for the same purpose. It may be 

 raised to good advantage, and will pay a large profit, as its culture is simple. In the fall, the roots 

 require to be taken up and cut in small pieces, and put where they will dry, requiring the same treat- 

 ment used for drying apples. When required for use, it should be roasted and ground like coffee. 

 Persons who suffer from the deleterious effects of coffee, will find, by adding a portion of this, the 

 difficulty removed, and the flavor of the coffee greatly improved ; requires similar treatment to 

 Carrots. 



per oz. 

 Large-rooted, or Coffee. Per pkt., 10 _ 20 



Corn, IncLian (Zea Mais). 



German, Wehchcorn. — French, Mais. — Spanish, Maiz. 



per qt. 



Adams's Early. Much grown for early use and the market ; very early. Per pkt., 10 . 25 



Early White. One of the earliest of the table varieties ; of low growth. Per pkt., 10 . 25 



Early Burlington. A very early variety, much grown for the market ; the ear good size ' an 



excellent table variety. Per pkt., 10 2j 



Darling's Extra Early Supar is early, very tender, and sugary' ; yields well, produces little 

 fodder, ears near the ground, and is one of the best sorts for early use, as it seldom, 

 if ever, fails to perfect its crops. This we consider the best for early use. Per 

 pkt., 10 30 



Red Cob Sweet. Medium; early: usually twelve, but sometimes fourteen rowed ; quality 



good; cob red ; kernels large. Per pkt., 10 30 



Burr's Improved Sweet. An improved variety of the twelve-rowed Sweet. The ears are 

 from twelve to sixteen rowed, and, in good soils and seasons, often measure eight 

 or ten inches in length, and nearly three inches in diameter; cob vvhite ; hardy, 

 productive, tender, and sweet ; the best for general use. Per pkt., 10 . . .30 



Mammoth Sweet. A very large and late variety; cob white; fine flavored; one of the 



best. Per pkt., 10 . . . . _ 30 



Stowell's Evergreen Sweet. This variety is intermediate in its season, and, if planted 

 at the same time with the earlier kinds, will keep the table supplied till October. 

 It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in a 

 fresh condition, and suitable for boiling. Per pkt., 10 30 



Tuscarora. A very large variety ; eight-rowed ; cob red ; remaining a long time in a boiling 



state. Per pkt., 10 30 



Golden Sweet. A hybrid between the common yellow and Darling's Early; quite tender, 



and sweet. Per pkt., 10 . . • . • . ..... .40 



Old Colony Sweet. A remarkably sweet and delicious sort, with twelve to twenty rowed 



ears; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 50 



Nonpareil, or Pop-corn. A fine parching variety. Per pkt., 10 30 



Rice. Hardy and prolific ; good for parching. Per pkt., 10 40 



Early Canada Yellow. Productive and early 20 



King Philip, or Brown. Very productive, and is recommended as one of the best field sorts 

 now in cultivation. In good soil and favorable seasons, the yield per acre is from 

 seventy-five to ninety bushels ; sometimes reaches as high as a hundred and ten . 25 



Early Dutton, or Golden Sioux. One of the handsomest of the field varieties; rro- 



ductive, and of good quality 30 



