PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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OKRA, or GUMBO. 



German, Pssbarer.— French, Gombo. — Spanish, '/uibombo. 

 This vegetable is extensively grown in the Southern 



States. Its long pods, vrhen young, are used iu soups. 



stews, etc , and are believed to be very nutritious. It is of 



the easiest culture, and grows freely, bearing abundantly 



in any garden soil. It is sown at the usual time of all tender 



vegetables, in drills two inches deep, setting the plants 



from two to three feet apart. 



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

 must be added at the rti'e of 16 ets. per to. 



DWARF WHITE. Pkt , 5 ets.; oz . 10 cts.j U lb.. S3 

 cts.; lb . 90 cts. 



IMPROVED DWARF GREEX. Early and pro- 

 ductive. 1 kt.. ;> cts.; oz.. 1" cts.: > ! lb , 25 cts.; lb., 90 

 cts. 



Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 J 4 lb.. 25 cts.: lb.. 90 Cts. 



ONION. 



German, Zwiebel. —French, Oignon. — Spanish, Cebolla. 

 The Onion thrives best iu a rather deep, rich, loamy soil, 

 and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when culti- 

 vated on the same ground for successive years. The best 

 culture requires that the ground should be deeply trench) d 

 and manured the previous autumn, and laid up iu ridges 

 duriug the winter to pulverize. As early in the spring as 

 the ground is iu working order, commence operations by 

 leveling the ground with a rake, and tread it firmly; sow 

 thinly in drills about a quarter of an inch deep, and one 

 foot apart, cover with fine soil, and press down with the 

 back of a spade or a light roller. When the young plant.- 

 are strong enough, thin gradually so that they stand three 

 or four inches apart. Keep the surface of the ground open 

 and free from weeds by frequent koeing, taking rare not 

 to stir the soil too deeply, or to collect it about the grow- 

 ing bulbs. 

 if by mail in quantities of ' 4 lb. and upwards, postage 



must be added at the rate of 10 els', j.er lb. 

 See - special Prizes for Best Vegetables," in Introductory. 

 EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety ripens about ten 

 days earlier than the Large Wethersfield, and is 

 rather smaller in size, but close grained and heaw. 

 '.See cut.t Pkt , 10 cts., oz , 23 cts ; '4 lb., 80 cts.; lb., 

 13.1 

 WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. The staple 

 variety of the Eastern Onion-growers; of large size. 

 deep in color, and an excellent keeper. (See cut. 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz.. 25 cts : U lb., 75 cts.; lb.. 32.50. 

 YELLOW GLOBE D.I.N VERS. An excellent varie- 

 ty, mild-flavored and very productive; ripens early 

 and a good keeper. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. : 14 lb., BO 

 cts.: lb., S2.25. 

 Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. One of the oldest 

 varieties, the "'Silver Skin " of the Eastern States, a 

 good keeper, and well-flavored. Pkt.. 5 cts ; oz , 20 

 cts.: '4 lb., 60 cts.: lb., - 

 WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN. A 

 handsome onion, of mild flavor, but not a good keep- 

 er ; extensively grown for pickling. Sir nil., l'kt.. 

 10 cts.; oz.,25cts ; '4 lb., 9 ) ets : lb.. $3.50. 

 SOFTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A handsome 

 globular Onion, of mild flavor and a good keeper. 

 One of the very best. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz.. 35 cts.; V 4 lb.. 

 $1.25; lb.. $4.00. 

 LARGE RED GLOBE. Differs from the preceding 

 onlv in color. 1 kt.. 10 ets.: oz.. 25 ets. : '4 lb., B0 cts. ; 

 lb.; 83.00. 

 SOFTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. See Special 

 Description, page -i-. PKt.. 10 cts.; oz . 30 cts.; '4 

 lb., SI. 00; lb., $3.00. 



The following are Italian varieties, and specially suited 

 for cultivation in the Southern States. 



GIANT ROCCA. A splendid large variety from Xaples. 



globular shape, bright brown skin and delicate flavor. 

 .See cuf.' l'kt., 10 cts.: oz.. 35 cts.; 14 lb.. $1.00; lb., 



$'.50. 

 NEW NEAPOLITAN" JIVRZAJOLV, One of the 



earliest Onions in cultivation; it is a white-skinned 



Italian variety, and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 10 cts. ; 



oz ,35 cts.; Mlb.. Sl.Oi; lb.. - 

 QFEEN. An excellent variety; as remarkable for its 



keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its growth. 



Pkt.. 10 cts. ; oz.,41cts.: 14 lb.. 81.23: lb.. $4.75. 

 LARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A new 



and excellent variety of quick growth and mild flavor. 



Pkt., lOcts.; oz , 35 ets : '4 lb.. 81.00; lb., »8.50. 

 LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This has the 



same characteristics as the White Tripoli, distinct in 



color however. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts. : ^ lb.. 81.00; 



lb.. S'.'A 



ONION SETS. 



The sets should be planted out as early in spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows one 

 foot apart, with sets three or four inches apart. When 

 raised from sets, the onions can be used in the green state 

 in June. OT they will be ripened off by July. Sets are pro- 

 duced by sowing the seed as early as the ground can be 

 worked in the spring, very thickly, in beds or drills ; and 

 about the middle of July, or whenever the tops die down 

 the .small bulbs, or set-, ale gathered and kept spread 

 thinly iu a cold, dry cellar, or loft, until the following 

 spring. The Potato and Top Unions are grown only from 



bull's. 



Add 20 ets. per quart extra If to be sent by mail. 

 White Onion Sets. Qt.,30cts. ; peek, $2.00 

 Yellow Onion Set*. Qt..83cts.; peck, $1.75. 

 Potato Onions. Qt.\S0cts. ; peck, £2,50. 

 Top, or Button Onions. Qt.,30cts.; peck, $2.25. 

 Above prices subject to variation. 



PARSNIP. 



German, Pastinake.— French, Panais.— Spanish, Pastinaca. 

 Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit in drills 

 fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well 

 tip. thin out to live or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike 

 1 arrots. They are improved bj fro.-t, and it is usual to take 

 up in fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the 

 rest in the ground uutil spring, to be dug up as required. 

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



must be added at the rate of lti els. j,er lb. 

 LONG SMOOTH OR HOLLOW CROWN. 



cut.) Best for general use. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz., 10 ets. ■ 



! 4 lb.. 25 cts. : lb., 75 cts. 

 The Student. A fine flavored varietv. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 



10 cts.; h lb., 23 cts. : lb., 75 cts. 

 Early Round. An earlv varietv but of small size Pkt, 



Sets.; oz.,10cts. ; "4 lb., 30 cts. ; lb. $1.0". 



PARSLEY. 



German, Petersilie.— French, Persil.— Spanish, Peregil. 

 Parsley succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the 

 seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing 

 sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be 

 sown early in spring, previously soaking the seeds for a 

 few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, 

 and half an inch deep. For winter use protect in a frame 

 or light cellar. 

 Jf by mail in quantities «/J 4 lb. and upwards, postage 



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

 DOFBLE CFRLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully 



curled ; excellent for garnishing. Pkt. '5 cts : oz. 10 



cts.; 14 lb.. 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 CHAMPION xMOSS CFR LED. A very select stock, 



beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



cts.: H lb.. 30 cts.; lb., $100. 

 FERN LEAVED. A very beautiful variety, being more 



like a crested fern or moss than Parslev ; very 



valuable for table decoration. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 13 cts'; 



M lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain; it is 



hardier than the curled varietv: good for flavoring 



Pkt.,5cts.; oz.,10cts.; \± lb., 20 cts.; lb. GO cts. 

 Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy rooted kind; 



the roots used for flavoring soups, l'kt.. 5 cts.; oz.. 



10 cts.; M lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



PEAS. 



German, Erbse. — French, Pois. — Spanish, Guisante. 

 Peas come earliest to maturity in light, rich soil. For 

 general crop, a deep loam, or a soil strongly inclining to 

 clay, is best. For < arly crops, decomposed leaves or leaf 

 mold should be used, or if the soil is very poor, stronger 

 manure maybe used. For general crops a good dressing 

 should be applied, and for the dwarf-growing kinds, the 

 soil can hardly be too rich. When grown as a market crop, 

 Peas are never staked, and are sown in single rows, two 

 or three inches deep, and from two to three feet apart, ac- 

 cording to variety, or the strength of the soil. When grown 

 in small quantities for private use they are generally sown 

 in dsuble rows, six or eight inches apart, and the tall va- 

 rieties staked up by brush. For an early crop, sow iu Feb- 

 ruary, March or April, according to latitude, as soon as the 

 ground can be worked, and make repeated sowings everj 

 two weeks for succession. After the first of June, sowing 

 should be discontinued until the middle of August, when 

 a good crop may sometimes be secured by sowing an earlv 

 sort. 

 Add 30 Cts. per quart extra if to be sent by mail, Pints 

 furnished at quart rates. 

 Bushels m reduced rates. 



