PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN - CRESS. 



The seeds, while young and succulent, are pickled and used 

 as capers. The plants are also highly ornamental: the tall vari- 

 ety makes an excellent screen or covering for unsightly places 

 in the garden. 

 If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upwards, postagemust be added 



at the rate o/lGc. per lb. 

 Tall Nasturtium. Pit., 5c; oz., 15c; %. lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 

 Dwarf Nasturtium, Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; M lb., $1.00; lb., 

 $3.00. 



OKRA, or GUMBO. 



German, Essbarer. — French, Gumbo. — Spanish, Quibombo. 

 This vegetable is extensively grown in the Southern States: 

 its long pods, when young, are used in soups, stews, etc., and 

 ■are believed to be very nutritious. It is of the easiest culture, 

 and grows freely, bearing abundantly in any ordinary garden 

 soil. It is sown at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in 

 <lrills 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 rate of 16c. per lb. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Early and productive. 



Pkt., 5c; oz„10c; X lb., 25c: lb., 75c 

 Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt.,5c; oz., 10c. ; >4lb., 



25c ; lb., 75c 



ORACHE, or MOUNTAIN SPINACH. 



The leaves of the Orache are cooked and eaten in the same 

 manner as Spinach, to which it is preferred by many persons. 

 The seed may be sown about the end of September, and again in 

 the spring for succession, in drills six inches apart. When the 

 seedlings are about an inch high, thin them to six inches apart, 

 and those removed may be planted out at the sain 3 distance In 

 a similar situation, and watered occasionally if needed, until 

 established. The leaves must be gathered for use while young, 

 otherwise they will be worthless and stringy. 



Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



ONION. 



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

 The Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich, loamy 

 soil, and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when culti- 

 vated on the same ground for successive years. The ground 

 should be deeply trenched and manured the previous autumn, 

 and laid up in ridges during the winter to soften. As early in 

 spring as the groundis in workingorder, 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 plants are strong enoiigh, 

 thin gradually, so that they stand three or four inches apart. 

 Keep the surface of the ground open and free from weeds by 

 frequent hoeing, taking care not to stir the soil too deeply, or 

 to collect it about the growing bulbs. 

 If by mail in quantities of '£ lb. and upwards, postage must be added 



at the rale of 10c. per lb. 

 EXTRA- EARLY PLAT RED. This variety ripens 

 about ten days earlier than the large Wethersfield, and is 

 rather smaller in size, but close-grained and heavy. (See 

 Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; l 4 lb., $1.10: lb., $4.00. 

 "WETHERSPIELD LARGE RED. The staple variety 

 of the Eastern Onion-growers: of large size, deep in color, 

 and an excellent keeper. (See Cut.) Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; % lb., 

 80c; lb., $3.00. 

 YELLOW DA1VVERS. An excellent variety, mild flavored 

 and very productive; ripens early, and a good keeper. (See 

 Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz.,35c; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 

 Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. One of the oldest varie- 

 ties, the " Silver Skin " of the Eastern States, a good keeper, 

 and well flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; >£ lb., $1.25; lb., 

 $*.50. 

 WHITE PORTUGAL, OR SILVER SKIN. A hand- 

 some onion, of mild flavor, but not a good keeper; exten- 

 sively grown for pickling. (See Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 

 »a lb., $1.25 lb., $4.50. 

 RED GLOBE. Similar to the Large Bed Wethersfleld in color 

 and flavor, but quite distinct in form, being nearly globu- 

 lar. Pkt., 10c: oz., 30c: ! 4 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 

 WHITE GLOBE. Similar in shape to the preceding; of 

 mild flavor and a good keeper. One of the very best. (See 

 Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; \i lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 

 The following are Italian varieties and specially suited for 

 cultivation in the Southern States: 



GIANT ROCCA. A splendid large variety from Naples, of 

 globular shape, bright brown skin and delicate flavor. Pkt., 

 10c; oz., 35c; M lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 



NEAV NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA. One of the ear- 

 liest onions in cultivation; it is a white-skinned Italian 

 variety, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c- x i lb 

 $1.10; lb., $4.00. . 



NEW QUEEN. An excellent variety; as remarkable for its 

 keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its growth. Pkt 

 10c: oz., 50c; M lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



LARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A new and 

 excellent variety, of quick growth and mild flavor. Pkt. 

 10c: oz., 35c; y lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 



LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This has the same 

 characteristics as the White Tripoli, distinct in color, how- 

 ever. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; X lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 



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, or they 

 will be ripened off by July. Sets are produced by sowing the 

 seed as early as the ground can be worked in spring, very 

 thickly, in beds or drills; and about the middle of July, or 

 whenever the tops die down, the small bulbs, or sets, are gath- 

 ered and kept Bpread thinly in a cold, dry cellar, or loft, until 

 the following spring. The Potato and Top Onions are grown 

 only from bulbs. 



Add 20c. per quart extra if to be sent by mail. 

 Wliite Onion Sets. Qt.,35c; peck, $2.50. 

 Yellow Onion Sets. Qt.,30c; peck, $2.25. 

 Potato Onions. Qt., 35c; peck, $2.50. 

 Top, or Button Onions. Qt., 35c; peck, $2.50. 

 Above prices subject to variation. 



PARSNIP. 



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

 Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fif- 

 teen inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up, 

 thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike carrots, 

 they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a 

 certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the ground 

 until spring, to be dug up as required. 

 If by mail in quantities vf% lb. anil upwards, postage must be added 



at the rate of 16c. per lb. 

 LONG SMOOTH, OR HOLLOW CROWN. (See cut.) 



Best for general use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; %, lb., 20c; lb., 75c 

 Tlie Student. A fine flavored variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 



K lb., 20c; lb., 75c. 

 Early Round. An early variety, but of small size. Pkt., 



5c; oz., 10c; }i lb., 20c; lb., 75c 



PARSLEY. 



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

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

 minate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes be- 

 fore it make3 its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, 

 previously soaking the seeds for a few hours in tepid water. 

 Sow thickly in rows afoot apart, and half an inch deep. For 

 winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 

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



at the rate of 16c. per lb. ' 

 DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully 



curled; excellent for garnishing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >^ lb., 



30c; lb., $1.00 

 CHA3IPION MOSS CURLED. (See cut.) A very select 



stock, beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt., 5c; oz. 10c.; 



J^lb., 30c; lb, $1.00. 

 PERN LEAVED. A very beautiful variety, being more 



like a crested fern or moss than Parsley; very valuable 



for table decoration. Pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; % lb., $1.50; 



lb., $5.00. 

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

 dier than the curled variety; good for flavoring. Pkt. 5c. ; 



oz., 10c; j.j, lb., 20c; lb., 60c 

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



the roots used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 



Yi lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



PEAS. 



German, Erbse. — French, Pois. — Spanish, Gu'-zante. 

 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 early crops, decomposed leaves or leaf-mold should be used, 

 or if the soil is very poor, stronger manure may be employed. 

 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 to three inches deep, and from two to three 

 feet apart, according to the variety, or the strength of the soil. 

 When grown in small quantities for private use, they are gener- 



