PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Yellow Finland. A small early variety; flesh, bright 
yellow; bulbs flat and singularly compressed at bot- | 
tom; a distinct variety, and excellent for table use. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 44 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
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 or table use. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 
14 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
GOLDEN BALL ROBERTSON’S), Rapid grower, 
excellent flavor, globe-shaped and of a beautiful 
bright yellow color; a good keeper, and has no su- 
rior fortable use. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 
cts.; Ib., 75 cts. , < 
Yellow Malta. Anearly variety, of fine flavor. Pkt.,5 
cts.; oz-. 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Wellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good 
keeper, globe-shaped, color pale yellow with purple 
top. Very firm in texture, and closely resembling the 
Ruta Bagas in good keeping qualities: good either 
for table or stock. Pkt., 5 cts.: 0z., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 
cts.; lb., 60 ets. 
Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Turnips; 
roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely under- 
ground; the rind has a pecniiar flavor, and should 
not be taken off when used; much cultivated in 
Germany, where it is highly esteemed for flavoring 
soups. Pkt.. 5cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Seven Top (for Turnip Greens). Pkt., 5’cts.; oz., 10 cts. : 
14 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, or SWEDISH 
TURNIP. 
The Ruta a, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extensively 
grown for a farm crop; the roots are close.grained, very 
hard, and will endure a considerable degree of cold without 
injury. They are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the 
winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow 
from the 20th of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet 
a ;, and thin out to eight inches in the rows. 
IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE TOP). 
25 cts ; _Ib., 75 cts. 
Skirving’s Purple Top. A first-rate variety for table 
or stock, grows to a large size, flesh firm, solid and 
sweet, anda good keeper. Pkt., 5cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 
14 1b., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts. 
SHAMROCK. One of the finest purple-top varieties in 
cultivation; forms a handsome bulb, with small top 
and very few leaves; an excellent keeper, and good 
for stock or table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 
25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
Laing’s Improved. One of the earliest of the Ruta 
; forms a handsume bulb of good quality; 
keeps well, good fortable use. Pkt, 5 ets.; oz., 10 
cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 ets. 
LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for 
table or stock; fiesh firm, white and solid; attains a 
large size, and has a very rich and sweet flavor; a 
very popular variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10cts.; 4 lb., 
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
English Rape. Nota Ruta Baga, although closely allied; 
cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for feeding 
stock; itforms no bulb. 4% Ib., 10 ets.; lb., 30 cts. 
WITLOEF. 
A most distinct and comparatively new vegetable, some- 
what resembling Chicory in habit. It produces a moderate- 
sized and beautiful white heart,in shape similar to a Cos 
Lettuce, and either eaten boiled or as a salad will be found 
a valuable acquisition to our short list of winter vegetables. 
PEt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
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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 
in out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 
Anise (Pimpenella Anisum). Cultivated principally for 
garnishing and seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts. 
Balm (Aelissa Offcinalis). Principally used for making 
balm tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicum). The leaves and tops 
of the shoots are the parts gathered, and are used for 
highly seasoned dishes, as well asin soups, stews and 
sauces; a leaf or two is sometimes introduced into 
salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
Bene (Sesamum Orientale). Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Borage (Borago Offcinalis). Excellentfor bees. Pkt.,5 
cts.; 0Z., 25 cts. 
Caraway (Carum Carai). Chiefly cultivated for the seed, 
which is used in confectionery and medicine; in 
spring the under leaves are sometimes put in soups. 
Pkt., Sets.; oz., 15 ets. 
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis). 
15 cts. 
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria). Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 60 cts. 
Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum). Cultivated for garnish- 
ing, but more frequently for its seeds, which are used 
by confgctioners. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 cts. 
Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups 
and sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pkt., 6 
cts.; oz , 15 cts. 
Fennel (Anethum Feniculum). The leaves, boiled, enter 
into many fish sauces, and raw form a beautifnl or- 
nament. Pkt., 5cts.; oz , 15 cts. 
Hop Seed (Humulus Nupulus). Pkt., 25 ets.; oz , $1.50. 
Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare).. Principally used for 
medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
Hyssop (Ayssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers 
are gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea and 
other purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 40 cts. 
Lavender. (Lavandula Spica). A pepular aromatic herb. 
Pkt., 10 cts ; oz.; 40 cts. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). For season- 
ing. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 40 cts. 
—— Pot (Origanum Onites). Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
Opldm FoPPy (Papaver Somniferum). Pkt , 5 ets.; 0z., 
cts. 
Pkt., 5 cts. ; 0z., 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. 
kt., 10 ets.; oz., 50 ets. 
Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes, also 
given to fowl forthe croup. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Saffron (Carthamus Tinctorius). Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 ets. 
Sage (Salvia Officinalis). The leaves and tender tops are 
usedin stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.: 
lb., $3.00. 
Savory, Summer (Satueria Hortensis). Used for season- 
ing. kt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. 
Sorrel, Broad-leaved. Used forsalads. Pkt., 5 cts.: 
0z., 15 cts. 
Thyme, Broad-leaved, English (Thymus Vulgaris). 
ee: ete. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; 4 lb., 
«fo. 
Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgaris). 
Winter Savory. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). 
cinal purposes; it is also beneficial to 
should be planted in poultry grounds. 
oz., 50 cts. 
Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 5) cts. 
Used for medi- 
ultry, and 
kt., 10 cts.; 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
FRUIT SEEDS. 
If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 
per lb.. or 25 cts. per qt. 
Apple Seed. 40 cts. eet qt.: $10.00 per bush. 
Cherry Pits, Mahaleb. 50cts. per lb. 
Currant, Red. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz. 
6 White. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz. 
se Black. 15cts. per pkt.; 50 cts per oz. 
Gooseberry, Red. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.50 per oz. 
SS Yellow. 25 cts. per pkt.: $1.50 per oz. 
ee Green. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.50 per oz. 
Pear Seed. 25cts. per oz.: $2.50 per Ib. 
uince Seed. 25 cts. per 0z.; $2.50 per lb. 
aspberry Seed. 15 cts. per pkt.; 75 cts. per oz. 
Strawberry Seed. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 per oz. 
= Red Alpine. 15 cts. per pkt. 
BIRD SEEDS. 
(Prices variable.) 
If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 
per lb., or 25 cts. per qt. 
Canary. Best Sicily (Phalaris Canariensis). 
bush., $4.00. 
Hemp (Canabis Sativa). 
Maw (Papaver Rheas). Lb., 30 cts. 
Millet (Panicum Miliaceum). Qt.. 15 cts. 
Rape (Brassica Napus). Qt., 30 cts. 
Mixed Bird Seed. Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $4.00. 
Mocking Bird Food. 40 cts. per bottle. 
Qt., 2 ets. : 
Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $3.00. 
