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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



SEA-KALE. 



German, Seekokl Meerkohl.— French, Crambe Maritime. — 

 Spanish, Breton de Man. 

 Cultivated lor its blanched snoots, which are cooked as 

 Asparagus. A supply may be had all winter by planting 

 the roots closely in si warm cellar before frost. Sow one 

 inch deep, in drills two feet apart, thin out to six inches, 

 and the next spring plant in hills three feet apart, as this 

 vegetable is only used like Celery when blanched, the 

 plants must be excluded from the light by covering up 

 with leaves or litter. (See cut. i 



SORREL. 



Broad Leaved. Much used for salads. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; !4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



SPINACH. 



German, Spinal. — French, Epinard.— Spanish, Espinaca % 

 This is a very important crop in our market gardens, and 

 is one of the inost easily managed of all vegetables, re- 

 quiring but little culture, and may be had fit tor use the 

 entire season. The main crop is sown in September; it is 

 sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or salt 

 hay during winter, which prevents it from being out with 

 the frost ; imt in sheltered tk ids hero there is no necessity 

 for covering. For summer use it may be sown at intervals 

 of two or three weeks, from April to August. Spinach is 

 best developed and most tender aud succulent when 

 grown in rich soil. As Spinach often fails to germinate 

 in hot weather, see "Use of the Feet," page 6. 

 If by mail in quantities of hi to. and upwards, postage 

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

 SAVOT-LEAVED, A most valuable variety of Sn i 



and one thai is comparatively new, and which 

 produces nearly ttrire the weight of cr.rp as the 

 ordinary sorts, and which has another most im- 

 portant value in the fact that it is the hardi. s of 

 nil varieties of Spinach, as we have prove 1 to our 

 entire satisfaction, by a comparative test ia our 

 grounds for the past four winters. In appearance 

 the leaf is wrinkled in the same way peculiar to 

 the Savoy Cabbage; hence the name. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 10 cts.; ) 4 lb., It cts ; lb,, 4n 

 ROUND LEAF. The main market sort; equally as 



good for fall or spring sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



■ its : ] 4 Hi.. 15 its.; lb., 40 cts. 

 LONG STANDING. (See Novelties, page 380 Lb.,75cts, 

 Prickly. Stands will in winter, but gives less bulk per 



acre than the Hound Leaf. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 ccs.; 



Hlb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 

 LARGE ROUND LEAF VIROFLAY. A new 



\ u-i.tv. with very large, thick leaves. Pit , 5 cts.: 



oz., 10 cts.; J 4 lb, 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts 

 NEW THICK. LEAVED. [See Special Inscription, 



page 38.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 15 cts ; lb 

 50 cts. 

 New Zealand. Produces leaves la great abundance 

 throughout the summer; should b • raised 

 and transplanted three feet apart each way into 

 light, rich soil, pkt., Sets.; oz.iscts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., 81.96. 



SQUASH. 



German, Kurbiss.— French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabasa 



Tomlanera. 

 Squashes are of luxuriant and vigorous growth, and 

 although they will grow readily mi almost any soil, they 

 will well repay generous treatment. Like all vege- 

 tables of this class, it is uselesc to sow until the weather 

 has become settled aud warm. Light soils are best suited 

 for their growth, and it is most economical of manure to 

 prepare hills for the seeds iu ordinary manner by incor- 

 porating two or three shovelfuls of well-rotted manure 

 ■with the soil for each hill. For the bush varieties, from 

 three to four feet each way, and for the running sorts. 

 from six to eight feet. Eight or ten seeds^hould be sown 

 in each hill, thinning out after they have attained their 

 rough leaves, leaving three or four of the strongest plants. 

 See "Special Pri:cs for Best Vegetables," in Introductory 

 If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. anl upwards, pistage niust 



be addel at the rats of 16 cts. per lb. 

 PERFECT GEM. tSee Special Description, page 38.) 



1'kt. 10 cls.: oz . 30 cts ; '.t lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.5J. 

 GREEN STRIPED BUSH. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



M lb , 35 cts.; lb., 81.25. 

 WHITE BI/SH SCALLOPED. (See cut.) An early 



market variety; excellent for shipping. Pkt., 5 cts ; 



oz., 10 cts ; Y\ lb., SO cts.; lb., 81.00. 



YELLOW It I mi SCALLOPED. A sub-variety of 

 the preceding, principally differing iu color. Pkt.. 

 Sets; oz.,10cts.; \\ lb. 3» cts.;'lb..$1.00. 



K1M1M tltlO ( IKKlii NECK. Early, produc- 

 tive, and of good quality ; fruit orange yellow, cover- 

 ed with warty excrescences. Pkt.. 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 

 }4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., 81-25- 



But man. A fine grained and distinct variety ; dry, sweet, 

 and delicious flavor Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \\ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1,75. 



BOSTON MAKROW. A much esteemed variety, com- 

 ing in about ten days later than the bush sorts; a 

 good keeper, and of unsurpassed flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; >4 lb., 53 cts ; lb., $1.75. 



COCOA NUT. Very prolific, producing 6 to 18 on a vine. 

 Outer color light yellow, the bottom of the fruit being 

 of a rich green hue. Quality, first rate. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz.,3i)cts.; '4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



HUBBARD. A general favorite, and more largely grown 

 as a late sort than any other: of large size, flesh fine- 

 grained, dry and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; J41b., 5 J cts.; lb, $1.75. 



MARBLEHEAD. An excellent variety, resembling the 

 Hubbard. 'ilia flesh is of rather lighter color than 

 that varietv, while its combination of sweetness, dry- 

 ness and delicious flavor is remarkable. It yields 

 equal to the Hubbard, and its keeping qualities are 

 said to be better. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,2Jcts.; 14 lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $8.00. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. Grows to immense size, often 

 weighing over two hundred pounds; excellent for ail 

 uses. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz.. 4a cts.; '4 lb., 81.25; lb., 4.50. 



Winter Crook Neck. A variety largely grown in some 

 of the Eastern States; flesh close-grained, sweet and 

 fine flavored ; plant in hilis nine feet apart. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J£ lb., 35 cts ; lb., 81.25. 



American Turban. Flesh orange-yellow; thick, fine- 

 grained and well-flavored; an excellent variety for 

 use in the fall and early winter. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; 541b.,5Jct3.; lb., $1.50. 



YOKOHAMA. Fiflffltt of a deep orange color, very finely 

 flavored, sweet and dry. very fine grained, and with- 

 out any fibre. It is excellent stewed, and when 

 baked it much resembles a Sweet Potato in flesh and 

 flavor, and i3 superior to any Pumpkin for pies. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz.,20cts. Y\ lb., 6.) cts.; lb., $2.0). 



Vegetable Marrow. (See cut.) A favorite ' English 

 sort; skin greenish-yellow, flesh white, soft, and of 

 rich flavor ; quite distinct from all the preceding. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 2Jets., >4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



TARRAGON (Estragon). 



Tarragon is cultivated for its leaves and young shoots, 

 both of which are used as an ingredient in soups, salads, 

 etc. Tarragon vinegar, so much esteemed as a fish sauce, 

 is made by infusion of the leaves in common vinegar. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 



Terragon Plant*. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



TOBACCO SEED. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,30cts. ; Y\ 



lb., $1.00; lb.,$3 0J. 

 Imported Havana. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz.,60cts.; Y\ lb., 



$2.00; lb., 86.00. 

 Virginia, i'kt., 10 cts.; oz.. 40 cts ; Ya lb., $1.50; lb., $5. C 

 Kentucky. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,40cts.; % lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



TOMATO. 



German, Liebesapfel.— French, Tomate.— Spanish, Tomate. 

 This vegetable is one of the most important of all garden 



Sroducls. The seed should be sown in a hotbed, green- 

 ouse, or inside the window of sitting room, where a night 

 temperature of not less thau 60 degrees is kept, about the 

 first week in March, iu drills five inches apart, and half an 

 inch deep, or broadcast if desired. When the plants are 

 about two inches high they should be set out four or five 

 inches apart in same temperature, or removed into small 

 pots, allowing a single plant to a pot; they are sometimes 

 transplanted a second time into larger pots, by which pro- 

 cess the plants are rendered more sturdy and branching. 

 About the middle of May, in this latitude, the plants may 

 be set in the opeu ground; they are plaiitedfor early crops 

 ■in Light, Bandy soil, at a distance of three feet apart, in 

 hills in which a good shovelful of rotten manure has been 

 mixed. On heavy soils, which are not suited for an early 

 crop, they should be planted four feet apart. Water freely 

 atthetimeof transplanting, and shelter from the sun for 

 a few days until the plants are established. Sufficient 

 plants far a small garden may be started by sowing a few 

 seeds in a shallow box or flower pot, and placing it in a 

 sunny window of room or kitchen. 

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



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

 See " Special Prizes for Best Vegetables" in Introductory. 



