PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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tember in rows one foot apart and treated in every 
way as Spinach. It is ready for use in early spring. 
See cut.) Pkt.,5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.: Ib., 
1.00. 
NEW DWARF ERFURT. (See Novelties, page 9.) 
Pkt... 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts ; 14 Ib., 75 cts.: Ib.. $2.50. 
GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. A rather dwarf variety, 
Tb., $1.25. 
Cottager’s Kale. A valuable variety, of excellent flavor 
and an immense cropper: grows about a foot in height: 
leaves rich green, curled and feathered to the ground. 
Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., 2.00. 
KOHL RABI. 
German, Kohlrabi.—French, Chou-rave—Spanish, 
Cal de Nabo. 
A yegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the 
Turnip. 
May, June, and July, according to the latitude. In this dis- 
trict we sow through June, for succession, in rows eighteen | 
inches apart, thinning out to eight inches between the ae } 
erable | 
Tt is rather difficult to transplant, and itis generally pre 
to sow the whole crop from seed and thin out where it stands, 
although, when the weather is favorable, the thinnings may 
be planted at the distances above named. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 144 Ib.and upward, pectove must 
be added at the rate of 16 cents per lb. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. (Seecut.) Flesh white 
and tender; the best market sort; excellent for table 
use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts., Ib., $2.50. 
Early Purple Vienna. Differs from the above in 
color, being of mtg sa ee Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 30 
ets.; 14 Ib., $1.00.; Ib., $3.00. 
LEEK, 
German, Lauch.—French, Poireau.—Spanish, Puerrs. 
The Leek is very hardy, and easily cultivated; it succeeds 
best in a light, but well-enriched soil. Sow as early in spring 
as practicable, in drills one inch deep and one foot apart. 
When six or eight inches high they may be transplanted in 
rows ten inches apart each way, as eee | as possible, that the 
neck, being covered, may be blanched. If fine Leeks are 
desired, the ground can hardly be made too rich. 
If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must 
be added at the rate of 16 cents per lb. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG, (Seecut.) A favorite 
market variety. Pkt.,10cts.; oz.,30cts.; 14 1b., $1.06; 
Tb., $3.00. 
MUSSELBURGH. Grows toa large size. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 35 cts.; 14 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. 
Large Rouen. A large and excellent variety. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 14 lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. 
LETTUCE. 
German, Lattich.—French, Laitue.—Spanish, Lechuga. 
The cultivation of Lettuce is universal by all who have 
gardens. and from its tractable nature and freedom from 
nearly all insects and diseases, it is manageable in the hands 
of every one. For main early crop, seed may be sown in the 
open ground in the middle of September, and transplanted to 
cold frames as soon as large enough to handle, being wintered 
over in the same manner as early Cabbage. In dry, well- 
sheltered spots, by covering with leaves or litter, late in the 
season, Lettuce plants may be saved over the winter without 
lass covering, in southern parts of the country, without 
difficulty. The plants for setting out in spring are also sown 
in cold frames in February, and in hot-beds in March, and b 
careful covering up at night make plants to set out in April; 
but these are never so good as those wintered over. For 
successive crops, sowings may be made in the open ground 
as early as spring opens until July, and as the plant is some- 
what difficult to lant in hot weather, the best way is to 
sow it in drills twelve inches apart, and thin out the plants in 
the rows so that they will stand eight or ten inches apart. 
If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must 
be added at the rate of 16 cents per lb. isd 
EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (True) (See cut.) 
This variety, properly speaking, does not head, but 
forms a compact, close mass of leaves; the earliest 
and leading market sort. Pkt..5 cts.;0z.,W cets.: 
14 tb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
BLACK SEEDED SIYMPSON, (See Special Descrip- 
tion. 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 Ib., 75 cts.; 
Ib., $2.59. 
GREEN FRINGED. This ornamental sort certainly 
surpasses all others in its handsome appearance. 
Itis of a very delicate and peculiar shade of green. 
Itis best cultivated by sowing the seeds in rowsin | 
the inner parts of the leaves white, with edges beauti- 
fully cut and fringed. It not only furnishes an abun- 
dance of tender leaves fit for use nearly all the summer, 
but its ornamental character makes it very desirable 
for table decoration. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 44 Ib., 
75 ets. ; Ib , $2.50. 
SALAMANDER. (See Special Descriptson, page 9.) 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; 4 Ib., 75 cts., Ib., $2.50. 
YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. (See Special De- 
scription, page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 
75 cts. ; Ib.. $2.50. 
Tennis Bali, Black Seeded. Forms a close. hard 
head, with a few outer leaves: a favorite forcing 
ae: Pkt.. 5 ets.; 0z., 20 cts.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; lb., 
$2.00. 
BLACK SEEDED BUTTEB. Similar to Tennis 
Ball. but larger. Used extensively as an out-door 
sees Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., W cts.; 44 lb., 60 cts.; lb., 
$2.00. 
BOSTON MARKET. A superb variety: grows very 
compact, and is beautifully white and crisp. Pkt., 5 
cts.; 0z., 20 cts.: 14 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Large India. Withstands summer heat better than most 
kinds; forms an immense solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib.. 60 ets.: Ib., $2.00. 
LARGE WHITE SUMMER CABBAGE, Excel- 
lent for summer; heads of good size, close and well- 
formed. A fine market variety. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz.. 20 
cets.: 14 Ib., 60 cts. ; Ib., $2.00. 
WHEELER’S TOM THUMB. Very dwarf and 
compact; crisp and excellent flavor; remains a long 
time before running to seed. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 
14 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Drumhead or Malta. (See cut.) Heads very large 
crisp, tender and of good flavor; one of the best 
summer varieties. Pkt., 5 cts; oz., 20 cts.; 14 lb.. 60 
cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Boston Curled. A variety of superior quality, very 
symmetrical and ornamental in growth. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 
oz , 20 cts ; 14 Ib., 60 cts.; Tb., $2.00 
ALL THE YEAR ROUND. A hardy, crisp-eating, 
and Om pec rowing variety, with small, close heads 
of a dark green color: an excellent summer Lettuce, 
and valuable for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts , 0z., Wcts.; 4 
Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Hardy Green Winter. One of the best winter varieties, 
very hardy and forms a solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
20 ets.; 14 Ib., 60 cts.: Ib., $2.00. : 
Brown Dutch. Veryhardy. One of the best for winter 
use. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 20 cts.: 144 Ib.. 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 
PARIS WHITE COS, Oneof the best of the upright 
varieties; tender and crisp: should be tied up to in- 
sure blanching. (See cut.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 
14 Ib., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50. 
MARTYNIA. 
The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for pickimg, 
when gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground in 
May, and transplant two feet ppart 
If by mailin quantities of 4 lb. and upward, postage must 
be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 
Martynia Proboscidea. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
MELON, Musk. 
German, Melone.—French, Melon.—Spanish, Melon. 
Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil; the 
hills should be from four to six feet apart each way, accord- 
ing to the richness of the soil, if soil is poor or sandy plant af 
four feet. Previous to planting, incorporate well with the 
soilin each hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted 
manure; plant twelve or fifteen seeds in each hill early in 
May, and when well up thin out to three or four of the most 
promising. Pinch off the leading shoots as the growth 
omes too luxuriant, and if the fruit sets too numerously, 
thin out when young, which will increase the size of those 
remaining and cause them to ripen quicker. Melons may 
also be forced under glass, like Cucumbers, but it is not often 
done in this country, for the reason that they can be grown 
and shipped so ily in the Southern States. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and own, postage must 
be added at the rate of 16 cts. per b. 
See ‘* Special Prizes for Best Vegetables,” in Introductory. 
Cal. Nectar. (See Special Description, page 14.) Pkt., 15 
ets.; oz... 50 cts.: 34 Ib., $1.50. 
Improved Christiana, A very early variety of peculiar 
flavor relished by many people, although its chief 
claim to cultivation would generally be considered its 
extreme earliness. Flesh brightorange. Pkt.. 5 cts.; 
0z., 20 ets.; 44 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Montreal Market. (See Novelties page 14.) Pkt., 10 
ets.; oz., 25 cts.; 14 lb.. 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. 
GREEN CITRON. Fruit medium size, deeply netted; 
shape nearly round, from six to eight inches in 
diameter; flesh green, and of rich, delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b. 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50. 
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