PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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BEANS, Dwarf or Bush, (Continued.) 



a very prolific bearer, and the fact of the bean itself being 

 white, gives it additional value, as it enables it to be used 

 as a shell bean. Qt.,30c; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00. 



Early China. Bather earlier than the Valentine, but not 

 quite so productive; of good quality. Qt.,25c; peck, $1.50; 

 bush., $5.00. 



EARLY MOHAWK. An excellent early variety; very 

 productive and of good quality. Qt., 30c; peck, $2.00; bush., 

 $7.50. 



LONG YELLOW SIX-WEEKS. Early and prolific; an 

 excellent variety for general crop. Qt., 30c. ; peek, $2.00; 



* bush., $7.50. 



Early Rachel. One of the earliest; very productive. Qt., 

 30c; peck, $2.00; bush., $7 



BLACK WAX, OK BUTTER. The pods, when ripe, are 

 of a waxy yellow, transparent, very tender and delicious; 

 an excellent variety. Qt., 40c; peck, $2.50; bush., $9.00. 



White Seeded Wax. A variety with wax-like pods veri- 

 similar to the Black Seeded Wax, except in color of seed. 

 Qt.,40c; peck, $2.50; bush., $8.00. 



CRYSTAL WHITE WAX. {See Special Description, page 

 33.) Qt., 75c 



GOLDEN "WAX. (See Special Description, page29.) Qt., 50c; 

 peck, $3.00. 



Newington Wonder. A wonderfully productive sort, 

 pods very crisp and tender; a valuable variety for forcing. 

 Qt., 30c; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00. 



REFUGEE, OR THOUSAND TO ONE. Very produc- 

 tive, though not early; young pods extremely tender, and of 

 fine flavor; extensively grown as a main crop. Qt., 30c; 

 peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50. 



TURTLE SOUP. 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., 30c; peck, $2.00; 

 bush., $7.50. 



Dwarf Horticultural. A bush variety of the well-known 

 Horticultural Pole Bean. Qt., 30c; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00. 



Large White Kidney. Excellent as a shell bean, green 

 or ripe. Qt., 25c; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00. 



■White Marrowfat. Extensively grown for sale in the 

 dry state; of average quality as a string beau, but excellent 

 shelled, either green or dry. Qt., 25c; peck, $1.50; bush., 

 $5.00. * 



Red Kidney, or Chilian. Largely used for field cul- 

 ture. Qt., 25c; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00. 



BEANS, Pole or Running. 



German, Stangen-Bohne. — French, Haricots a Rames. — Spanish, 

 Tudias. 

 These are more tender and require rather more care in cul- 

 ture than the Bush Beans and should be sown two weeks later 



than these; they succeed best in sandy loam, which should be 



liberally enriched with short manure in the hills, which are 



formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart; 



from five to six seeds are planted in each hill, about two inches 



deep. 



Add 25c. per quart extra if to be smt by mail. Pints furnished at 

 quart rates. 



LARGE WHITE LIMA. This is esteemed the best of all 

 the Pole Beans, and is almost universally grown, both for 

 market and private use. Qt., 60c ; peck, $4.00; bush.. $14.00. 



Small Lima or Sieva . Is earlier and more hardy than the 

 preceding; seed small, white and flat-shaped. Qt., 60c; 

 peck, $4.00; bush., $14.00. 



DREER'S IMPROVED LIMA. The distinctive fea- 

 tures of this variety are early maturity, large yield, and 

 extra quality of Bean. It is also claimed that it produce? 

 more shelled Beans to the pole than the large Lima. Qt., 

 75c; peck, $5.00. 



Speckled Lima. This variety is said to be an immense 

 bearer. The Bean itself is much larger than the Large 

 White Lima, and is marked or speckled in the same manner 

 as the Early China. Qt., $1.03. 



Dutch Case-Knife. A very productive variety, and one of 

 the earliest; sometimes used as "snaps," but generally 

 shelled. Qt., 40c; peck, $2.50; bush., $-1.00. 



Horticultural, ox* Speckled Cranberry. A popular 

 variety for private use; equally serviceable in the green 

 state or when shelled. Qt., 40c; peck, $'2.50; bush., $8.00. 



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 dazzling scarlet 

 flowers. Qt., 50c; peck, $3.50; bush., $12.00. 



White Dutch Runner. Similar to the preceding except- 

 ing in color of seeds and flower, which are white. Qt., 40c. : 

 peck, $2.. r 0; bush., $8.00. 



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

 fleshy; very productive; when cooked, tender and deli- 

 cious. Qt., 60c; peck, $1.50; bush., $16.00. 



German Wtix Pole. One of the best varieties, either for 

 snaps or shelled in the green state. Qt., 50c; peck, $3.00; 

 bush., $10.00. 



BEET. 



German, R'inkel Rube. — French, Betterave. — Spanish, Betteraga. 



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

 that which is rather light than otherwise, always provided 

 that it is thoroughly enriched by manure. For an early sup- 

 ply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in 

 drills about one foot apart, and two inches deep. For luain 

 crop, sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in 

 June. When the plants have attained three or four leaves, 

 thin out, so that they may stand eight or nine inches apart. 

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

 the roots may be taken up and stored, care being taken that 

 they are not bruised or injured in the process. 



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

 added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 



EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The earliest Beet in cultivation; 

 color deep crimson. Of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 15c; \- lb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 



BASTIAN'S BLOOD TURNIP. After the Egyptian Tur- 

 nip probably the earliest variety of Beet. Is of blood-red 

 color when boiled. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; > 4 lb., 20c; lb., 65c 



DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. Boots 

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

 excellent market variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; 

 lb., 65c. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early sort; an 

 excellent variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; > 4 lb.,15c; lb., 50c 



Early Plat Bassano. Chiefly valuable for its earliness. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



Long Smooth Blood-Red. An excellent late variety; a 

 great improvement on the common Long Blood. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; J£lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



Early Yellow Turnip. Similar to the Blood Turnip, but 

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

 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



PINEAPPLE. A highly esteemed English variety, of rich, 

 deep crimson color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40c; lb., 

 $1.25. 



Brazilian Variegated. Beautiful for garnishing and 

 flower garden decoration, the stems and veins being richly 

 colored with crimson, yellow and white. Pkt., 5c; oz.,15c; 

 >ilb., 40c; lb., $1.00. 



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 portions of the leaf being 

 used as Spinach. If often cut, new and more tender leaves 

 will be reproduced. Pkt., 5c; oz.,10c; '.J lb, 25c; lb.. 80c. 



The following varieties are grown for Feeding Stock. Sow in 

 April and May. Six to eig'tt pounds per acre. Peter Henderson's 

 special circular on the cultivation of" Root Crops for Farm Stock," 

 sent free on application to those who may apply. 



NORBITON GIANT LONG RED MANGEL WUR- 

 ZEL. This is the finest stock of Long Red Mangel in 

 cultivation. Oz., 10c; J 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



MAMMOTH LONG RED MANGEL WURZEL. 



A particularly fine stock of Mangel. The roots attain an 

 enormous size, smooth and regular in shape Oz., 10c; 

 X lb., 25c; lb., 75c 



Long Red Mangel Wurzel. This variety is more gen- 

 erally grown for agricultural purposes than any other, pro- 

 ducing roots of large size and excellent quality. Oz., 10c; 

 ii lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



YELLOW OVOID. (See Cut.) In shape this sort is inter- 

 mediate between the Long and Globe varieties. A very 

 nutritious and valuable variety. Oz., 10c ; * 4 lb., 20c; lb., 

 60c 



RED OVOID. The same in all respects as the preceding, 

 except as to color. Oz.,10c; *i lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



LONG YELLOW MANGEL WURZEL. Differs from 

 the Long Bed only in color Oz., 10c; ) 4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



KINVER YELLOW GLOBE. This Kinver Globe is 

 undoubtedly the best stock of Yellow Globe Mangel in 

 cultivation. See further reference to it in our circular on 

 "Boot Crops." Oz., 10c; %. lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE. Smooth, globe-shaped 

 roots, of large size and of excellent quality are the distinc- 

 tive features of this variety. Oz.,10c; J 4 lb., 25c. ; lb., 75c 



Yellow Globe Mangel Wurzel. Boots of large size 

 and globular form; very productive, keeps better than the 

 Long Eel, and is better adapted for growing in shallow 

 soil. Oz., 10c; J 4 ' lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



Red Globe Mangel Wurzel. Is identical with the Yel- 

 low Globe except in color. Oz.,10c; .'4 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



White Sugar Beet. Attains a large size, and is extensively 

 grown for feeding; largely cultivated in France for the 

 manufacture of sugar. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



VILMORIN'S IMPROVED WHITE SUG*R 

 BEET. A greatly improved variety of the preceding. 

 Oz.,10c; > 4 'lb.,35c; lb., $1.25. 



