PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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KALE, or BORECOLE. 



German, BUitter-Kohl.— French, Chou Vert.— Spanish, 



Breton. 

 Kale, cr Borecole, may be grown hi almost any soil, but 

 the richer it is the more* abundant the product. Sow from 

 the middle of April to the beginning of May in prepared 

 beds, covering the seed thinly and evenly ; transplant in 

 June and treat in the same manner as for "Cabbage. Of all 

 the Cabbage tribe this is the most tender and delicate, and 

 would be much more extensively grown than it is. if its ex- 

 cellent qualities were generally known. The varieties are 

 all extremely hardy, and are best when touched by frost. 

 If by mail in quantities of i 4 lb. and upwards, postage 



must be wltlcd at the rate of 16 els. per lb. 

 DWARF CIBLED KALE. GERMAN GREENS 

 or ''SPROITS." This variety is extensively 

 grown as Winter Greens, sown in the month of Sep- 

 tember in rows one foot apart and treated in every 

 wav as Spinach. It is ready for use in early spring. 

 at.) Pkt., 5cts.: oz., 15 cts.; '4 lb., 35 cts.; lb. 

 - . 

 GREEN (IRLED SCOTCH. A rather dwarf variety, 

 growing about eighteen inches in height, but spread- 

 ing under good cultivation to three feet in diameter : 

 leaves of a bright greeu. beautifullv. curled. 

 rut. Pkt. .5 cts.; oz.. 1 5 cts.; - 4 lb.. !'"> cts ; lb.. $1.25. 

 BROWN GERMAN (IRLED. A very hardy and 

 useful varietv. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz.. 15 cts : '4 lb.. 40 cts ; 

 lb.. Si ■£ 

 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.. 85 cts. ; > 4 lb.. 60 cts. : 

 lb., $2.00. 



KOHL RABI. 



German, Kohlrabi. — French, Chou-raee.— Spanish. 

 Cat de Xabo. 

 A vegetable intermediate between the 1 'abbage and the 

 Turnip. It is beat cultivated by sowing the seeds in rows 

 in May. June and July, according to the latitude. In this 

 district we sow through June, for succession, in rows 

 eighteen inches apart, ibinning out to eight inches be- 

 tween the plants. It is rather difficult to transplant, and 

 it is generally preferable 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. 

 If by mailin quantities of % lb. and upwards, postage must 



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

 EARLY nHITE VIEWA. (See cut.: Flesh white 



and tender; the best market sort: excellent for table 



use. Pkt., 10 cts. : oz., 30 cts.; U lb., jl .00; lb., S3.00. 

 Early Purple Vienna. Differs from the above in 



color, oeing of a bluish purple. Pkt., 10 cts. : oz , 



30 cts.: ^4 lb., si. 00; lb., $3.00. 



LEEK. 



German, Lauch. — French, Poireau.- Spanish, Puerro. 

 The Leek is very hardy, and easily cultivated; it suc- 

 ceeds best in a light but well-enriched soil. Sow as early 

 inspring as practicable, in drills one inch deep and one 

 foot apart. When six or eight inches high they maybe 

 transplanted in rows ten inches apart each way. as deep 

 as possible, that the neck, being covered, may be 

 blanched. If fine Leeks are desired the ground can hard- 

 ly be made too rich. 

 If by mail in quantities of \'± lb. and upwards, postage must 



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

 LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. (See cut. A favorite 



market varietv. Pkt.. 10 cts ; oz.. 30 cts.; W lb., $1.00; 



lb.. »3.00. 

 MESSELBERGH. Grows to a large size. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz.. 35 cts.: '4 lb.. $1.25: lb.. $1.00. 

 Large Rouen. A large and excellent varietv. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz..40cts.: k lb., $1.25; lb., $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 earlv 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 earlv 

 Cabbage- In dry, well-sheltered spots, bv covering with 

 leaves or litter, late in the season, Lettuce plants may be 



saved over the winter without glass covering, in southern 

 parts of the country, without difficulty. The plants for 

 setting out in sprint; are also sown in cold frames in Feb- 

 ruary, and in hot-beds in March, and by 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 

 a> spring opens until July, and as the plant is somewhat 

 difficult to transplant iii hot jveather, the best way is to 

 dot? it in dri Is twelve inches apart mdthin outthe plants 

 in the rows go that they will stand eight or leu inches 

 apart. 



ifb'i mail in quantities of }^ lb and upwards, postage must 



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

 EARLV « I It I.I.I) 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.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 ! 4 lb., 60 cts.: lb.. $2.00. 

 RLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. (See special descrip- 

 tion,paae9l.) Pkt., 10 Cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ' 4 lb., si. 75: 

 lb., ;6 00. 



GREEN FRINGED. This ornamental sort certainly 

 surpasses all other sorts in its handsome appear- 

 ance; for, out of some forty varieties of Lettuce 

 grown in our Trial Grounds last year, we found the 

 Green Fringed to be the most distinct and beauti- 

 ful of all. It is of a very delicate and peculiar 

 shade of green the inner parts of the leaves white, 

 with the edges beautifully cut and fringed. It not 

 only furnishes an abundance of lender leaves fit 

 foru-e nearly all the summer, but its ornamental 

 character makes it very desirable for table decora- 

 tion. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ' 4 lb., SI. 25- lb.. 

 $4.00. 



SALAMANDER. See s/iecial description, page 37.) 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.; OZ.. 35 cts : l 4 lb., 5.1.25; lb , Sj.OO 



YELLOW SEEDED BETTER. (See special descrip- 

 tion, page 37-j Pkt., 1Q cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 14 lb S1.26- 

 lb., $4.00. 



Tenuis Rail, Rlack Seeded. Forms a close, hard 

 head, with a few outer leaves; a favorite forcing 

 variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; > 4 lb.. 75 its • lb., 

 $2.50. 



BLACK SEEDED BETTER. Similar to Tennis 

 Ball, but larger. Used extensively as an out-door 

 variety. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Vi lb., 60 cts ■ lb 

 |2 00 



BOSTON MARKET. A superb varietv; grows very 

 compact, and is beautifullv white and crisp Pkt 

 10 its.; oz., 2.5 cts.; > 4 lb , 75 cts ; lb , $2.50. 



Large India. Withstands summer heat better than 

 most kinds ; forms an immense solid head Pkt 5 

 its; 1 z., 20 cts; 14 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2 00. 



LARGE WHITE SEMMER CABBAGE. Ex- 

 cellent lor summer; heads of good size, close and 

 well-formed. A fine market variety. Pkt., 5 cts.: 

 oz.,20cts.; X lb., to cts.; lb , $2.00. 



WHEELER'S TOM THEMB. Very dwarf and 

 compact ; crisp and excellent flavor; remains a 

 long time before ruuniug to seed. Pkt, 10 cts; oz. 

 25 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb, $2.60. 



Drumhead or Malta. tSee cut.) Heads very large 

 crisp, tender and of good flavor, one of the be'st sum- 

 mer varieties. Pkt , 5 cts ; oz , 20 cts. : ' 4 lb, 60 cts. ; 

 lb., $2 I 



Boston Curled. A variety of superior quality, very 

 symmetrical and ornamental in growth. Pkt" 5 cts • 

 oz.,20cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00. 



ALL THE YEAR ROEND. A hardv. crisp eating 

 and compact growing variety, with small close heads' 

 of a dark green color; an excellent summer Lettuce 

 and valuable for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts : ki 

 lb. 60 cts. ; lb.. .42.00. * 



Hardy Green Winter. One of the best winter varieties; 

 very hardy and forms a solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 

 20 cts.; ' 4 lb., 60 cts. ; lb.. $2.00. 



Brown Dutch. Very hardy. One of the best for winter 

 use. Pkt.. 5 cts : oz., 20 cts.: % lb.. 60 cts.; lb . S2.00. 



PARIS WHITE COS. One of the best of the upright 

 varieties; tender and crisp; should be tied up to in- 

 sure blanching (See cut. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 30 cts.; 

 Ya, lb. f $1.00; 16., $3.00. 



MARTYNIA, 



The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for 

 pickling, when gathered green and tender. Sow In the 

 open ground in May, and transplant two feet apart. 

 If by mail in quantities of H lb. awl upwards, postage 



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

 Martynia Proboscidea. .See cut.: Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.: '4 lb.. $1.00: lb., $3.00. 



