xii Novelties and Specialties, 1894. 



HENDERSONS 

 PERFECTED DELMONICO MELON. 



This improved type is almost a perfect globe in shape, the fruit averaging six inches 

 in diameter. Flesh deep, rich orange yellow color, and of very line flavor. Per original 

 packet, 15 cents. 



MUSK MELONS, NEW OR SPECIAL. 



HENDERSON'S BANQUET. Of medium size, very flat at both ends, round, and more 

 beautifully netted than any knoAvn variety. The flesh is dark salmon, uniformly deep 

 and unequaled in flavor. Per packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 10 cents. 



JENNIE LIND. One of the earliest, sweetest and best green flesh varieties ; skin white, 

 meat very thick, and flavor delicious. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; ounce, 15 cts.; pound, $1, 



BANANA. Very long, light yellow-colored Melon ; flesh thick, of a rich salmon color, 

 and scented like the banana. Per packet, 5 cents ; oimce, 10 cents. 



OSAGE MUSK. Flesh, salmon-colored; early and sweet. A favorite variety in the 

 leading hotels of Chicago. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, $1. 



RUBY GOLD MTATERMELON. 



This hybrid variety grows to a great size, and is one of the sweetest and best TTater- 

 melons ever grown. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, $1. 



VAUCLUSE WATERMELON. 



A very early, red-seeded variety, which ripens long before others. The flesh colors 

 right up to within ^ inch of the skin ; is melting, juicy, of exquisite flavor and not 

 strmgy. The red seeds make it very attractive when served. Per packet, 5 cents ; 

 ounce, 10 cents ; pound, $1. 



FARQUHARS' MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



As supplied to almost every large grower In Massachusetts. 

 Made expressly for us by the most successful Mushroom Specialist 

 in England. 

 When in Europe recently, we ascertained that the leading Eng- 

 lish. Mushroom growers purchased their spawn of a noted manu- 

 facturer whose spawn never failed under proper conditions. "We 

 imported a trial lot of forty bushels, and all our customers who 

 used it were much pleased, the Mushrooms coming early, very 

 plentifully and of flue form. "We have arranged for a regular sup- 

 ply of the same fine quality. Our friends may rely on its freshness, 

 as we import four times a year. In Bricks, per pound, 15 cents ; 

 100 pounds, $12.00. 



EARLY YELLOW^ ONION. 



The earliest yellow variety in existence, and of excellent quality. It is medium in 

 size, flat in shape, mild flavored and keeps well. Per packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 30 cts. ; 

 pound, $2.50. 



EARLY RED ONION. 



Earliest of the red onions ; fine grained, of delicious flavor ; one of the best for first 

 crop. Per packet, 10 cents ; ounce, 30 cents ; pound, $2.50. 



-WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION; SETS. 



We offer sets of this new silvery white Onion, which is exceedingly productive and 

 iiardy. It is of rapid growth, excellent quality wlien cooked, and keeps splendidly. It 

 is so early that tlie Onions are ready for market three or four weeks before other kinds. 

 Per quart, 25 cents. 



MARKET MODEL PARSNIP. 



The finest sort in cultivation. Very heavy cropper : average lenirth of root, 18 to 24 

 inches ; remarkably smooth, liandsome and clean in appearance : of most superior flavor 

 and tine texture. Sir. A. K. Barker, wholesale grower of veiretables, of Ashmore Park, 

 N. y ., writes : "Please send me by return mail two i)ouncls Market Model Parsnip. They 

 are the best I ever saAV. Per packet, 5 cts. ; ounce, 10 cts. ; pound, $1. Postage paid. 



