CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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PEACH TOMATO. 



I*each — A distinct sort resembling a Peach in size and shape, and the 

 color is a deep rose, blended with amber and covered with that delicate 

 bloom peculiar to the Peach. Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,25 cts.; 141b., 75 cts., lib., !f2.25 



Yellow Peach Tomato — This is the exact counterpart of the older sort, 

 except in color, which is a deep lemon-yellow It has the .same soft, 

 leathery skin, which is such a di.stingulshing feature of the Peach va- 

 riety, and is equally desirable for cooking purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.;!41b.,75cts.;llb S2.25 



Panderosa— Grows to an enormous size, smooth, dark crimson color, 

 very solid and fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz 50 



General Grant — A good variety; fruit large and of good quality, and 

 ripens rapidly. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 20 cts.; !4 lb., 60 cts.; lib 1.85 



Paragon — Siniilur to the Acme in all respects, except that the paragon Is 

 of a bright glossy crimson, entirely free from the purplish tinge. PkL, 

 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 65 cts.; 1 lb 1.75 



Hubbard Curled Leaf — The fiiiit, which grows in clusters, is of a 

 rich, dark red color, and small to medium in size. The plant is dwarf 

 and can be set closer than most varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }i lb., 

 60 cts.; lib 2.00 



Canada Victor— One of the earliest; of medium size. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts,; a lb., 60 cts.; lib 1.00 



Yellow Plum — A small varietv, used principally for pickling. Pkt., 5 

 cts; oz., 20 cts.; H lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.50 



Red Cherry — A small Cherry-shaped variety used for pickling. Pkt, 5 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts,; i^ lb 75 



STRAWBERRY, OR WINTER 

 CHERRY. 



Small, yellow sweet fruits, considered by many 

 very fine for preserves. The plant is as easily 

 grown as a Tomato, and is immensely pro- 

 ductive. The fruit is enclosed in a husk, as 

 is shown in the illustration, and may be 

 kept within these husks in excellent condi- 

 tion all winter, Pkt 5 



TOBACCO SEED. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf— Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts., !4 lb., 75 cts.: 1 lb 2,25 



Havana— Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 25 cts.; H lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.25 



Sumatra— Pkt., 10 cts., jilb., $1.50; 1 lb 5.00 



arm^i?«a^ir». 



German, Steckruebe. 



French, Navet. 



Light, well-manured soil is best suited for Turnips. Sow the earliest varieties in April, in drills about 15 inches apiu-t and thin out tc 6 to 9 inches in the 

 rows. For a succession, sow at intervals until the end of August. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about 1 inch from the bulb 

 and storing in a cool, dry shed or cellar, and covering with dry sand. , ,, ,r^ ^ , vj -71 », 7», < ,,. ■ j n 



If by mail in quantities of y^ lb. and upwards, postage Tmid be added at the rate of 8 cfe. per lb. 1 02. to 150 feet of drill; 2 lbs. to the acre tn drills. 



PURPLE-TOP MUNICH. 



Extra Early Milan — This variety comes into use about the same time 

 as the PurpieTop Munich, but unlike that sort it retains its sweetness 

 and good eating qualities until late in the season. It is strap-leaved, flat 

 in shape, with a purple top; flesh white and of excellent quality. Pkt., 



5cts.;oz., 10 cts.; '^ilb., 25 cts.; 1 lb , 65 



Extra Early Purple Top 

 Munich — The chief value 

 of this new variety con- 

 sists in its earliness. It 

 is a very handsome Tur- 

 nip, with purplish red 

 top, flesh as white as 

 snow. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; 1,^ lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb.... 40 

 Red Top Strap Leaf 

 — A rapid grower; the 

 most popular variety for 

 early use, either for the 

 table or stock. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i^lb., 15 



cts.; lib 35 



Early White Strap Leaf— Difference from the preceding only in color. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; )^ lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb g5 



Early Flat Dutch— One of the best varieties for spring sowing. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 10 cts.; K lb., 15 cts.; lib 35 



Early Snowball- Rapid grower; flesh sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Jersey Navet— Early, sweet and tender; of superior quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz.,10cts.; X lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb '. 40 



Purple-Top White Globe— A handsome-looking bulb, and is rapidly 

 taking the lead of all other varieties of early Turnips for market garden 



purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 3^ lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 40 



"tVhite Stone— Similar to the Yellow Stone, only that the flesh is white. 

 It is one of the very best summer sorts for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb 50 



White Egg:— An entirely distinct variety. II belongs to the class of 

 quick growing fall Turnips. Its shape is nearly oval, as its name would 

 indicate; flesh very firm and fine grained; fhin and perfectly smooth skin; 

 and both flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 }4\h., 15 cts.; lib 40 



Yellow Stone 



— Medium size, 



firm; excellent 



flavor and good 



keeper; one of 



the best yellow- 



fl e s h varieties 



for table use; it 



is equally good 



for stock. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



■4 lb., 20 cts.; 1 



lb 50 



Yellow Globe 



—One of the best 



varieties for gen- 

 eral crop; keeps 



well until late in 



thespring;grows 



to a large size, 



and excellent 



both for stock 



and table use. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



10 cts;; a lb., 15 



cts.; 1 lb 40 



Pomer ania 



White Globe— 



One of the most 



productive; in 



rich soil the 



root will fre- 

 quently grow to 



12 pounds in 



weight; globe- 

 shaped; skin 



white and 



smooth. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



ii lb., 15 cts.; 1 



lb 40 



Large W^hite 



Nor folk — A 



large globe-shaped varietv; one of the best for stock. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 10 



cts.; ii lb., IScts.; 1 lb ...! 40 



Long W^hite or Cow Horn — The roots good; shaped like a Carrot, 



about half of which Is formed above the ground; flesh white, fine-grained, 



and sweet for table use. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; H lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb 40 



ABEEDEEN TURNIP. 



