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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



CARROT.— Continued. 



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

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



Early French Forcing. The earliest variety; valuable 

 for forcing: root small and of tine flavor. (See cut.) 

 Pkt.. 5C; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



Eiuly Scarlet Horn. An old and favorite sort, much 

 esteemed for early summer use. (See cut.) Pkt., 5c. ; 

 oz. 15c; H lb., 50c; lb.. $1.50. 



HALF LOSG RED (STl'MP ROOTED). [See cut.) A 

 variety intermediate in size and period of maturity 

 between the preceding and Long Orange. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 15c. ; H lb„ 50c; lb., $1.50. 



Early Half Long Scarlet (Pointed Rooted). Very 

 similar to the preceding in all respects, except that it 

 is pointed instead of stump rooted. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 

 % lb., 50c. : lb.. $1.50. 



LONG ORANGE IMPROVED. Roots of large size, 

 equally adapted for garden or farm culture. {See cut.) 

 Pkt., 5c: OZ., 15c; % lb., 35c. : lh., $1.00. 



EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET CARENTAN. A 

 new early variety, without core. It is an excellent 

 sort for forcing, or used as an early kind for planting 

 in the open ground. (See cut.) Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % 

 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



DANVERS. A new variety, of great promise: in form mid- 

 way between the Long Orange and Early Horn class. 

 In color it is of a lien shade of orange, growing very 

 smooth and handsome. Disclaimed that this variety 

 will yield the greatest bulk, with the smallest length 

 of root, of any now grown. Under the best cultiva- 

 tion, it has yielded from twenty-five to thirty tons 

 per acre. [See cm.) Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., 

 $L50. 



Altringham. Large and fine flavored; an excellent sort. 

 Pkt.. 5c. : 07... 20c; % lb., 60C; lb., $2.00. 



Large White Belgian. A very productive kind, grown 

 almost exclusively for stock; grows one-third out of 

 the ground; lower part of the root white, that above 

 ground green. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c; l i lb., 25c; lb., 

 75c. 



Yellow Belgian. When young, the roots are mild, deli- 

 cate and of good flavor; when full grown valuable for 

 stock, Pkt., 5c:; oz., 15c; % lb., 46c. ; lb., $1.25. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



German, Blumen-Kohl.— French, Ctwufleur.— Spanish, 

 Coliflor. 



Any soil that will grow Cabbage will grow Cauliflower, as 

 their requirements are almost similar; but as the product is 

 more valuable, extra manuring and preparation of the soil 

 will be well repaid. 



The seeds may be sown in September and wintered over in 

 the same manner as described for early Cabbage. Where 

 this is not practicable, it may be had nearly as well by sowing 

 the seeds in the hot-bed in January or February, and trans- 

 planting the plants at two or three inches apart in boxes or in 

 the soil of another hot-bed, until such time as they are safe to 

 be planted in the open ground, which, in this latitude, is usually 

 from the 15th of Match to the loth of April, ir properly 

 hardened off they are seldom injured by planting out too 

 early. 



Jfby mail in Quantities of "% 7b. and upwards, postage must 

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



See "Special Prizes for Best Vegetables," in. Introductory. 

 HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL. (See Special 

 Description, /»"/<- :;:.) Pkt., 50c. ; oz., $8.00. 



EXTRA SELECTED EARLY DWARF ERFURT. 



One of the earliest varieties in cultivation. Very 

 dwarf, large, white, compact heads of finest quality. 

 Pkt.. 50c.; oz., $10.00. 



EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT. A favorite 

 early market variety; large, compact heads of fine 

 quality. Pkt., 25c.: oz., $2.00; % lb., $7.00; lb., $24.00. 



EXTRA EARLY PARIS. A well-known excellent vari- 

 ety. Pkt., 25c. ; OZ., $1.00; % lb., $3.50; lh., $12 00. 



HALF EARLY PARIS, OR NONPAREIL. One of 

 the best. Pkt., 20c ; oz., 80c; % lb., $3.00; lb., 

 $10.00. 



Early London.. An excellent and verv early variety. 

 Pkt., 15c: oz., 75c ; % lb., $2.50; lb., $8.00. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT STEMMED. A large late 

 variety, with well-formed heads of superior quality. 

 Pkt.. 25c; IZ., $1.00; % lb., $3.50; lb., $12.00. 



Walcheren. An old and favorite variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 60r. ; \i lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 



ALGIERS. An excellent late sort, now getting into gen- 

 eral favor. Pkt., 25c ; oz., $1.50; K lb., $5.50; lb., 

 $20.00. 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. A valuable late variety. Pkt., 

 25C; oz., $1.00 ; % lb., $3.50; lb., $12.00. 



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German, Seteri.— French, (Xleri.— Spanish, Apio. 



bur manner of treating the Celery crop of late years is very, 

 much simplified. Instead of sowing the seed in a hot-bed or 

 cold-frame, as formerly, it is sown in the open ground as soon 

 as it Is tit to work In April, and kept carefully clear of weeds 

 until the time of planting in June and Julv. The tops are 

 shorn off once or twice before planting, s"o as to insure 

 "stocky" plants, which suffer less on being transplanted. 



After the ground has been nicely prepared, lines are struck 

 out on the level surface, three feet apart, and the plants set 

 six inches apart in rows. M the weather is drv at the time 

 of planting, great care should be taken that the roots are 

 properly "Armed." Our custom is to turn back on the row 

 and press by the side of each plant gently with the foot. This 

 compacts the soil, and partially excludes the air from the 

 roots until new rootlets are formed, which will usually be in 

 forty-eight hours, after which all danger is over. This prac- 

 tice of pressing the soil closely around the roots is essential 

 in planting of all kinds, and millions of plants are annually 

 destroyed by its omission. After the planting of the Celery is 

 completed, nothing further is to be done for 6lx or seven 

 weeks, except running through between the rows with the 

 cultivator or hoe and freeing the plants of weeds until they 

 get strong enough to crowd them down. This will bring us 

 to about the middle of August, by which time we have usually 

 that moist and cold atmosphere essential to the growth of 

 Celery. Then we begin the " earthing up" necessary for the 

 b] lung and whitening of that which is wanted for use dur- 

 ing the montlis of September, October and November. The first 

 operation is that of " handling," as we term it; that is, after 

 all the soil has been drawn up against the plant with the hoe, 

 it is further drawn close around each plant by the hand, firm 

 enough to keep tin- leaves 111 an upright position and prevent 

 them from spreading. This being done, more soil is drawn 

 against the row (either by the plow or hoe, as circumstances 

 require), so as to keep the plant in this upright position. The 

 blanching process must, however, be finished by the spade, 

 u inch is done by digging the soil from between the rows, and 

 banking it up clear to the top on each side of the row of 

 Celery Three feet is ample distance between the dwarf 

 varieties; but when larger sorts are used, the width of 

 the rows must be at least four and a hair or five feet. 

 XES* Tlie varieties of Celery offered are all of our oion growth. 

 If by mail in <iiniiitiiir> of ', u>. a mi upwards, postage must. 



In added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 

 HENDERSON'S DWARF WHITE. Our favorite mar-"' 

 bet variety; or close habit, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt., 



10c: OZ.. 36C| ', II'.. 81.26; lb.. $4.50. 

 Sandringhain Dwarf White. An excellent variety, 



remarkable for its line flavor and solidity. Pkt., 100.; oz., 



35c; \ lb., $L25; lb., $4.50. 

 Giant White Solid. Of large size, solid and crisp. Pkt., 



10C: oz.. 35c; \ Mi., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 

 WHITE WALNUT. (See Special Description, page 38.). 



Pkt.. 20c.; OZ., 75c; '.{ lb., $2.50. 

 HENDERSON'S HALF DWARF. A remarkably fine 



and new white variety, intermediate in size, between the 



Dwarf and Large White. (See Special Description, page 



38.) Pkt., I5c. ; oz.. 50c; %. lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 

 BOSTON MARKET. A dwarf-growing white variety of 



excellent quality Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; J4 lb., $2.25; lb., 



$8.00. 

 GOLDEN DWARF. (See Special Description, page 38-)' 



Pkt., 15c; oz., 60C.; \ lb., $2.25; lb., $8.00. 

 LONDON RED. (See Special Description, paugeW.) Pkt., 



I6C; OZ., 60c: ', III. $2.25; lb., $8.00. 

 HOOD'S DWARF RED. An excellent dwarf variety, 



solid ajid crisp Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; y± lb., $1.25; lb., 



$4.50. 



Soup-Celery, (Old seed.) Excellent for flavoring. Lb., 50c. 



CELERY PLANTS. 



Full detailed Price List vill be sent to applicants June IStA. 



CELERIAC, TURNIP ROOTED 

 CELERY. 



French, GCleri-rave — German, KnoLSeieri. 



If by mail in quantities of ;.( lb. and upwards, postage must 

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

 A variety of Celery having turnip-shaped roots, which may 

 be cooked and sliced, and used with vinegar, making a most 

 excellent salad. It is more hardy and may be treated in the 

 same manner as Celery. {See cut). Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c; % lb., 

 75c; lb.; $2.50. 



New Apple Shaped. A great improvement over the old 

 varie'y, having small foliage, large tubers almost round 

 in shape, and smooth. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 30c; )£ lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.00. 



