PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 17 
ONION SEED. 
We desire to call the special attention of market gardeners to our fine stocks of all the leading varieties of Onion, which 
will be found fully described under the proper heading in the body of this Manual. All the seed we offer has been grown 
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. 
from selected bulbs in every case, and has been fully tested by us as to its 
germinating qualities. We have given special attention to Onion for several 
years now, and it is certain to give the same general satisfaction as other special- 
ties with which we have become identified. In our Mr. Peter Henderson’s new 
book, ‘‘Garden and Farm Topics,’’ (see Introduction), this most important 
crop has been fully treated of, and all the latest known details of culture 
have been incorporated in the article. Prices, as will be seen, are exceptionally 
low this season, and to those desiring larger quantities, we should be pleased to 
give special rates on application. 
pEt. oz. % lb. Ib. 
PERIL AP UREE UE CUS Ja teint cancion adnan cwisiccbegiola's s.eciviet $0.05 $0.15 $0.50 $1 50 
Wethersfield Large Red............. Mahe daar tusta eae .05 15 .40 1.25 
Yellow Globe Danvers.........--... hse stsidieie = clei ana .05 10 30 1.00 
Vellow- Dutch or Strasburg... 52)... cece e cece deacecse -05 10 -30 1.00 
White Portugal: or Silverskin.... ---. ...000+ 2-0-0. 05 20 7% 2.50 
Southport White Globe. (See cut.)..... ........-.4.. -05 20 15 2,50 
earpe Red Glohe. 2-5 <5. 2c. Ja sa sees Sack Shasta eines -05 15 -40 1,25 
Southport Yellow Globe: -........2cne0 ew cews set, tesa 05 20 -60 2.00 
SPINACH, NEW THICK LEAF. 
One of the very best market varieties. Produces a large, thick, strong 
green leaf, somewhat crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing a 
long time before running to seed. 
5 cts. per pkt; 10 cts. per oz.; 15 cts. per 4 Ib; 50 cts. per lb. 
SPINACH, LONG STANDING. 
The valuable characteristic of remaining a long time before running to 
seed is even more marked in this variety of Spinach than in the sort just 
mentioned. In all other respects the Long Standing closely approaches the 
well-known Round Leaf. 
5 cts. per pkt.; 10 cts. per oz.; 15 cts. per 14 lb.; 50 cts. per Ib. 
PERFECT GEM SQUASH. 
This remarkable variety. after a thorough trial, has proved to be most 
valuable and distinct. It is found to be equally desirable either as a summer 
or a winter Squash, as it possesses the best features of both classes. It is 
a strong grower and a large yielder, as many as 24 Squashes having been 
produced from a single vine. The Squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in 
diameter, of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. The 
flesh, cooked, is dry, sweet and rich in flavor and free from the strong taste 
often found in winter sorts. It is a splendid keeper, and in a cool, dry room, 
free from frost, it may be kept until spring. 
5 ets. per pkt.; 20 cts. per oz.; 60 cts. per44 Ib.; $2.00 per Ib. 
NEWER SORTS OF BUSH BEANS. 
IVORY POD WAX BEANS. 
We made a very thorough trial of nearly all known bush beans in culti- 
vation last season, and of the entire lot we considered this one of the most 
distinct and best. It is certainly a week earlier than the Black Wax, and 
the pods are long and almost of a transparent waxy white color, and entirely 
stringless. In tenderness it excels almost all other sorts. The beans when 
ripe are of medium size, white and oval. It is an excellent shelled bean for 
winter use. 
15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per qt.; $3.50 per peck. 
CANADIAN WONDER BEANS. 
PERFECT GEM SQUASH. 
Produces very large pods, which are borne in the greatest abundance, very fleshy and exceedingly tender when cooked. 
Excellent as an exhibition variety. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per qt.; $3.50 per peck. 
GOLDEN REFUGEE BEANS. 
An improvement on the old Refugee. Pods perfectly round and of a very light color. 
It is particularly well suited for 
Pickling. The seed of this variety in appearance is quite distinct from the old Refugee. 
15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per qt.: $3.50 per peck. 
_SEE DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW CELERY. “HENDERSON’S WHITE PLUME,” PACE 11. 
