PETER HENDERSON & CO-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TURNIPS.— (Continued.) 



GOLDEN BALL (ROBERTSONS). Eapid grower, excellent 



flavor, globe shaped, and of a beautiful, bright yellow color, a 



good keeper, and has no superior for table use. 5 cts. pkt. ; 



10 cts. oz. ; 20 cts. V 4 lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 YELLOW STONE. One of the best and most popular yellow 



fleshed varieties for table use ; it is equally good for feeding 



stock. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 cts. oz. ; 20 cts. \\ lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties for general crop ; 



flesh very firm and sweet, and keeps well until late in spring ; 



grows to a large size, and is excellent both for stock and table 



use. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz. ; 20 cts. 34 lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 Early Plat Dutch. An excellent garden variety resembling "White 



Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 



cts. oz. ; 20 cts. 34 lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 Yellow Malta. An early variety of fine flavor. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 



cts. oz. ; 20 cts. 34 lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good 



keeper, globe shaped ; very hard and fine quality. 5 cts. pkt. ; 



10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. % lb.; 50 cts. lb. 

 Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Turnips ; roots are 



spindle-shaped, and formed entirely underground. 5 cts. pkt.; 



10 cts. oz.; 30 cts. % lb. ; 80 cts. lb. 

 Seven Top for Turnip Greens. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 cts. oz. ; 20 cts. 



34 lb. ; 50 cts. lb. 



Ruta Baga, Russian, or Swedish Turnip. 



See Farm Seeds, pages 48 to 50. 



TOBACCO SEED. 



If by mail in quantities of }£ lb. and upward, postage must be added 

 at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



Sterling. This is one of the earliest and best of the yellow type. 

 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; SI. 00 3 4 lb.; $3.50 lb. 



Granville County Yellow. One of the earliest varieties, and 

 a great favorite. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 }J| lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Tuckahoe. New, leaf long and extra fine, possessing much body, 

 and makes perfect wrappers. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 X-i 

 lb.; $3.50 lb. 



Gold Leaf. This variety cures orange rather than lemon color, 

 and is a first-class tobacco for either wrappers or fillers. 10 

 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 34 lb.; $3.50 lb. 



Hester. This new variety ripens early, and has size of leaf, shape. 

 texture and color to recommend it; it seems to be better 

 adapted to wide range of soil and latitude than any other yel- 

 low variety. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 J4 lb.; $3.50 lb. 



Yellow Oronoko. A yellow variety that has been in cultivation 

 for over fifty years, and # is .still considered one of the best 

 sorts. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; S1.00 % lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Hyco. A very desirable variety of fine texture and good flavor. 

 Cures yellow. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 % lb.; S3.50 lb. 



Yellow Pryor. A valuable yellow sort. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; 

 $1.00 i 4 lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



White Stem. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 % lb.; $3.50 lb. 



Florida. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 %i lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Sumatra 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz.; $1.50 % lb. ; $5.00 lb. 



Primus. The earliest sort of all; succeeds well in Canada, and is 

 specially adapted for planting far north. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. 

 oz.; $1.50 34 lb.; $5.00 lb. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. 10c. pkt. ; 30c. oz. ; $1.00 14 lb.; $3.00 lb. 



Imported Havana. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. ; $1.50 34 lb. ; $5.00 lb. 



Virginia (Euffled Leaf). 10c. pkt. ; 30c. oz. ; $1.00 % lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Kentucky. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 34 lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Maryland. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 34 lb. ; $3.00 lb. 



Zimmer's Spanish. The earliest and best American-Spanish, and 

 a favorite cigar variety, increasing in demand and culture every 

 year. 10 cts, pkt.; 50 cts. oz. ; $1.50 34 lb.; $5.00 lb. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Prices variable.) 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb., or 

 15 cents per quart. 



Canary. Best Sicily (Phalaris Canariensis). 15 cts. qt. ; $3.50 bush. 



Hemp (Cannabis Sativa). 15 cts. qt. ; $3.50 bu. 



Lettuce. 10 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. lb. 



Maw (Papaver Rhazas). 30 cts. lb. 



Millet (Panicum Miliaceum). 15 cts. qt. ; $2.00 bu. 



Rape (Brassica Napus). 30 cts. qt. ; $4.00 bu. 



Mixed Bird Seed. 20 cts. qt. ; S4.00 bu. 



Vetches for Pigeons. 10 cts. lb. ; $3.50 bu. 



SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. 



No garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes, 

 and care should be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry 

 day, just before they come into full bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, 

 entirely excluded from the air. Sow in spring in shallow drills, one foot apart, 

 and when well up thin out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 



Anise (Pimpenella Anisum). Cultivated principally for garnishing 



and seasoning, like Fennel. 5 cts. pfc£; 15 cts. oz. 

 Balm (Melissa Officinalis). Prn*cipally used for making balm tea 



or balm wine. 10 cts.-^^T; 50 cts. oz. 

 Basil, Sweet (Ocimum Basilicum). The leaves and tops of the 



shoots are used for highly seasoned dishes, soups, stews and ^ 



sauces ; a leaf or two is sometimes introduced into salads. IS&r 



cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. 

 Bene. A medicinal herb. (Sesamum Orientate.) 5c. pkt. ; 20c. oz. 

 Borage (Borago Officinalis). Much used in claret and other drinks. 



An excellent bee plant. 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Caraway (Carum Carui). The seeds are used in confectionery and 



medicine ; in spring the under leaves are sometimes put in 



soups. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 cts. oz. 

 Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis). 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Catnip. A favorite medicinal herb. (Nepeta Cataria.) 15 cts. pkt. ; 



60 cts. oz. 

 Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum). Used for garnishing, and the 



seeds are used by confectioners. 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts~ oz. 

 Cumin for seasoning. (Cuminum Cyminum.) 5c. pft£; 20c. oz. 

 Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups and 



sauces, and to put along with pickles. 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Ellecampane (Inula Helenium). Has valuable tonic properties. 15 



cts. pkt. ; 60 cts. oz. 

 Fennel (Anethum Faniculum). The leaves boiled enter into rnany 



fish sauces, and raw form a beautiful ornament. 5c. pkt. ; 15c. oz. 

 Henbane. Used as an opiate. (Hyoscyamus Niger.) 5c. pkt. ; 20c. oz. 

 Hop Seed (Humulus Lupulus). 25 cts. pkt.; $1.50 oz. 

 Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare). Principally used for medicinal 



purposes. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 

 Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers are 



gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea, and other purposes. 



10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 

 Lavender (Lavendida Spica). A popular aromatic herb. 10 cts. 



pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. 

 Marigold, Pot (Calendula Officinalis.) 5 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz. 

 Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). For seasoning. 10 cts. 



pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 



Pot, for seasoning. (Origanum Onites.) 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 



Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum). 5 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. 

 Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. 10 cts. 



pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes ; also given 



to fowl for the croup. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 

 Saffron (Carthamus Tinctorius). 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Sage (Salvia Officinalis). The leaves and tender tops are used in 



stuffing and sauces. 5c. pkt.; 25c. oz.; 80c. 34 lb.; S3.00 lb. 

 Savory, Summer (Satureia Hortensis). Used for seasoning. 5 clfer 



pkt.; 25 cts. oz. 

 Savory, Winter (Satureia Montana). 10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. 

 Sorrel, Broad-leaved. Used for salads. 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Thyme, Broad-leaved ( Thymtis Vulgaris). For seasoning, etc. 



10 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. ; $1.50 % lb. 

 Tansy ( Tanacetum Vulgaris). 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Wormwood [Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medicinal purposes; 



it is also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in poultry 



grounds. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 



VEGETABLE ROOTS and PLANTS. 



Sea Kale Roots. 15 cts. each ; SI. 25 per doz. 



Globe Artichoke Roots. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



Tarragon Roots. 35 cts. each ; S3. 50 per doz. 



Mint Roots. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Horse Radish Roots. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100. 



Hop Roots. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Asparagus Roots. See page 17. 



Rhubarb Roots. Linnseus. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



St. Martin's. 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 



Artichokes, Jerusalem. See page 17. 

 Chive Plants. 25 cts. per bunch or clump. 



