PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



BEANS.— Continued. 



N'ewington Wonder. A wonderfully productive sort, 

 pods verv crisp and tender : a valuable variety for 

 forcing. "Qt.,vOcts.; peck. $1 .73. 



ui:ri(.i;i:. ok thoisaxb to one. Very 

 productive, though not early; young pods, extreme- 

 ly tender and of fine flavor; extensively grown a> a 

 main crop. Qt.. 30 cts.; peck. $1.75. 



TURTLE SO I P. A fine variety, the young pods of 

 which are very tender and of good flavor. The ripe 

 seeds are used in the preparation of Turtle Soup. 

 Qt.. 80 cts.; peck, fl.to. 



Dwarf Horticultural. A bush variety of the well 

 known Horticultural Pole Bean. Qt.,30 cts.: peck, 

 $1 75. 



Large White Kidney. Excellent as a shell bean, 

 green or ripe. Qt..30cts.: peck. >l .5. 



White Marrowfat. Extensively grown for sale in the 

 dry state; of average quality as a string bean, but 

 excellent shelled, either green or dry. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. si. 75. 



Ked Kidney or Chilian. Largely used for field cul- 

 ture. Qt.. 25 cts.. peck. $1.50. 



BEANS— Pole or Running. 



German, Stanyen-Bohnrn.— French. Haricots <i Homes.— 

 Spanish, Judias. 

 These are more tender and require rather more care in 



culture than the Bush Beans, and should be >own two 



weeks later th;ni these : they succeed best in Bandy Loam, 



which should be liberally enriched with short manure in 



the hills, which are formed according to variety, from 



three to four feet apart : from five to.-ix seeds are planted 



in each hill, about two inches deep. 



Add 30 cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. Pi/its 



furnished at'quart rates. 



E^- Parties ordering by the bushel will be supplied at 



reduced rates. 



LARGE WHITE LI1KA. This is esteemed the best 

 of all the Pole Beans, and is almost universally grown 

 both for market and private use. Qt.,40cts. ; peck, 

 $3.00. 



Small Lima or Sieva. It is earlier and more hardy 

 than the preceding: seed small, white and flat-shaped. 

 • Qt., 50 cts ; peck. $3.50. 



DREER'S IMPROVED LIMA. The distinctive 

 features of this variety are early maturity, large 

 yield, and extra qualify of Bean. It is also claimed 

 that it produces more shelled Beans to the pole than 

 the large Lima. Qt., 50 cts. : peck. $3.50. 



Dutch Case-Knife. A very productive variety and one 

 of the earliest ; sometimes used as " snaps,"' but gen- 

 erally shelled. Qt.. 35 cts. ; peck. §2.50. 



Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. A popu 

 lar variety for private use: equally serviceable in the 

 green state or when shelled. Qt., 35 cts. : peck. $2.50. 



Scarlet Runner. A great favorite in European gardens, 

 both as an ornamental plant and useful vegetable. 

 It grows to the height of ten feet, producing darling 

 scarlet flowers. Qt., 40 cts. ; peck, 3.00. 



GIANT WAX. Pods long, clear, waxy-yellow; thick and 

 fleshy: very productive: when cooked, tender and 

 delicious. Qt, 50 cts. : peck. $3.50. 



German Wax Pole. One of the best varieties, either 

 for snaps or shelled in the green state. Qt., 50 cts. ; 

 peck, $3.50. 



BEET. 



German, Runkel Rube.— French, Betterare.,— Spanish, 



Betteraga. 

 The soil which is best suited for the culture of the Beet 

 is that which is rather light than otherwise, always pro- 

 vided that it is thoroughly enriched by manure. "For an 

 early supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes 

 fit to work, in drills about oile foot apart, and two inches 

 deep. For main crop, sow the first week in May, and for 

 winter use sow in June. These dates for the latitude of 

 New York; for the South, sow earlier: for the North, later. 

 When the plants have attained three or four leaves, thin 

 out so that they may stand five or six inches apart. Keep 

 free from weeds by hand-weeding and hoeing. In October 

 the roots may be taken up and stored in cellar or in pits 

 outside like potatoes, care being taken that they are not 

 bruised or injured in the process. 

 If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, postage 

 must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The earliest beet in cultivation 

 and one of the leading market sorts ; color deep 

 crimson. Of excellent qualitv. (.See cut.) Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.: J4 lb.. 50 cts.: lb., $1 SO 

 BASTIANS' BLOOD TURNIP. After the Egyptian 

 Turnip probably the earliest variety of Beet. Is of 

 blood-red color when boiled. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz. , 15 cts. ; 

 14 lb.. 3(>cts. : lb., SI. 00. 



DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. 



Roots deep blood-red, of fine form and flavor. Very 

 early. An excellent market variety. Pkt., 5 cts. • 

 oz., 10 cts.; Ml°.. 3»ete.; lb.. $1.00. 

 EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early sort ; 

 an excellent variety. (See cut. i Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 

 cts.; ' 4 ll> . 30 cts ; ll>., SI. CO. 

 Early Flat Bassano. Chiefly valuable for its earliness. 

 See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz".. 10 cts ; >4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00. 

 Long Smooth Blood-Red. An excellent late variety. 

 a great improvement on the common Long Blood. 

 Pkt. . 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts. ; ' 4 lb., 25 cts. ; lb , 75 cts. 

 Early Yellow Turnip. Similar to the Blood Turnip, 

 but differing in color; flesh yellow, tender and sweet. 

 Pkt , 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; '4 lb.. 25 cts ; lb.. 75 cts. 

 PINEAPPLE. A highly e-teemed English variety, of 

 rich, deep crimson color (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.: 

 oz.. 20 cts. ; U lb., 60 cts. ; lb.. S2 00. 

 Brazilian Variegated. Beautiful for garnishing and 

 flower garden decoration, the stems and veins lieing 

 richly colored with crimson, yellow and white. Pkt 

 octs.; oz., 15 cts.: ^4 lb, 40 cts. ; lb.. $1.25. 

 Swiss Chard, Silver or Sea-Kale Beet. This 

 variety is cultivated solely for its leaves. The mid- 

 rib is stewed and served as Asparagus, the other por- 

 tions of the leaf being used as Spinach. If often cut. 

 new and more tender leaves will be reproduced. (See 

 cut.) Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; ktlb.,25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 

 The following varieties are grown for feed ing stock. Sow 

 in April and May. Six to eiy/tt pounds per acre. Peter 

 Henderson's Special Circular on the Cultivation of 

 "Root Crops for Farm Stock," sent free on appli- 

 cation. 



See "Special Prizes for Best Vegetables," i»( Introductory. 



NOBBITON GIANT LONG RED MANGEL 

 w URZEL. This is the finest stock of Long Red 

 Mangel in cultivation. (See cut ) Oz., 10 cts. ; £4 lb., 

 25 cts. ; lb., 80 cts. 



MAMMOTH LONG RED MANGEL WURZEL. 

 A particularly fine stock of Mangel. The roots at- 

 tain an enormous size, smooth and regular in shape. 

 Oz., 10 cts. ; h lb. , 25 cts. ; lb., 80 cts. 



HENDERSON'S COLOSSAL LONG RED. (See 

 Hovelties ) Oz., 10 cts. ; t 4 lb. . 25 cts. ; lb., 80 cts. 



Long Red Mangel Wurzel. This variety is more 

 generally grown for agricultural purposes than any 

 other, producing roots of large size and excellent 

 quality. Oz. . 10 cts. ; )|lb„ 15 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 



YELLOW OVOID. 1 See cut. 1 In shape this sort is In- 

 termediate between the Long and Globe varieties. A 

 very nutritious and valuable variety. Oz., 10 cts.; 

 Ji lb.. 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



RED OVOID. The same in all respects as the preceding 

 except as to color. Oz., 10 cts.; )i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 

 80 cts. 



LONG YELLOW MANGEL WURZEL. Differs 

 from the Long Red only in color. Oz., 5 cts ; Y\ lb., 

 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



KINVER YELLOW GLORE. (SeecutA The Kinver 

 Globe is undoubtedly the best stock of Yellow Globe 

 Mangel in cultivation. See further reference to it in 

 our circular on "Root Crops." Oz . 10 cts. ; J4 'b., 25 

 cts.: lb., so cts. 



HENDERSON'S CHAMPION YELLOW 

 GLOBE. Smooth globe-shaped roots, of large size 

 and excelleni quality are the distinctive features of 

 this variety. Oz , 10 cts. ; H lb.. 25 cts. : lb. 80 cts. 



GOLDEN TANKARD, i See description in Xorelties.) 

 Oz. 10 cts. ; M lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 80 cts. 



Yellow Globe Mangel 'Wurzel. Roots of large size 

 and globular form; very productive: keeps Detter 

 than the Long Red, and is better adapted for grow- 

 ing in shallow soil. (See cut.) Oz., 5 cts.; X lb., 15 

 cts ; lb., 50 cts. 



Red Globe Mangel "Wurzel. Is identical with the 

 Yellow Globe except in color. Oz., 5 cts.; > 4 lb., 15 

 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 



White Sugar Beet. Attains a large size and is exten- 

 sively grown for feeding ; largely cultivated in France 

 for the manufacture of sugar. (See cut.) Oz., octs.: 

 ' 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



VILMORIN'S IMPROVED WHITE SUGAR 

 B EET. A greatly improved variety of the preced- 

 ing. Oz., 10 cts. ; H lb., 30 cts ; lb., $1.00. 



LANES IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET. An im- 

 proved variety of the French Sugar Beet, obtained 

 by careful selection in this country, and recom- 

 mended as being hardier, more productive, and con- 

 taining a greater per centage of sugar than the ordi- 

 nary variety. (See cut.) Oz., 10 cts. ; > 4 lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



