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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— v EGETABLE SEEDS. 



MELON, Water. — Continued. 



of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c.j % lb., 35c.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



MOUNTAIN SWEET. Fruit oolong, dark green, rind thin, 

 flesh red, solid and very sweet. Pkt., 5c ; oz.. 16c. ; % lb., 

 35C; lb., $1.00. 



PHINNEY'S EARLY. (SeeCut.) Flesli deep red. of very 

 superior quality; early anil productive; a valuable market 

 varietv. Pkt. >c ; o/,., 16c.: % lb., 35c. ; lb., $1.00. 



Black Spani li. Fruit of large size, almost round; skin 

 dark green, flesh red, sweet and delicious. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 

 15c. ; H lb.,35C; lb., $1.00. 



ICE CREAM. (White seeded.) (True.) Fruit of medium 

 size, nearly round, skin pale green, rind very thin, flesh 

 scarlet, solid, crisp and delicious. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c.; '„' 

 lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00. 



TRUE GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE. (For Special De- 

 scription, see pane 39.) Pkt., 5c. ; OZ., 20c. ; M lb., 50c; 

 lb., $1 .50. 



GIPSY. Fruit large, oblong, striped : flesh red, of fine 

 quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; U "'., 35c.; lD -. $1-00. 



Sculptured Seeded Japan. A new and very early vari- 

 ety, of flne fl.ivor; Uesh cream color. The seed has a 

 singular appearance. Tkt., 5c, oz., 15C; l i lb., 40c. ; lb., 

 $1.50. 



• ;-. aiigr. So called from its peculiarity of the rind separat- 

 ing from the flesh when fully ripe ; flesh red, tender and 

 sweet, of medium quality. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c. ; K lb., 40c. ; 

 lb.. $1.60. 



Citron. A round, handsome fruit, of small size; used in 

 making of sweetmeats and preserves. Pkt.. 6C; oz., 15c. ; 

 ii lb., 35C; lb., $1.25. 



MUSTARD. 



German, Senf. — French, Moutarde. — Spanish, Mostazce. 



A pungent salad, used sometimes with Ureas. Sow thickly 

 In row», and cut when about two inches high ; for use during 

 winter It may be sown at intervals In boxes, in the green- 

 house or In a frame. For a crop of seeds sow in April, in 

 drills a foot apart, and thin out moderately when about three 

 Inches high. 

 If by mail in quantities of '., Pi. am) upwards, postage must 



be added at, the rale of lee. per lb. 

 WHITE LONDON. Rest for salads. Oz., 5c. ; \ lb., 15C; 



lb.. 4uc 

 Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor than the white. 



Oz., 5c; ,\i lb.. 15c; lb.. 40C. 

 New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White 



Mustard, stems more succulent, of a deeper green, 



flavor pleasantly sweet and pungent. Oz., IOp.j ', lb., 



36C; lb.. $1.25. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



For simple and yet full directions for the cultivation of the 

 Mushroom, please refer to Mr. Henderson's recent work, 

 "Gardening lor Pleasure." The spawn we offer is specially 

 made for us each season. 

 Per pound, 15 cts. ; eight ponnds. $1.00. By mail, 35 eta. per 



pound. 

 French Spawn, (in boxes) of 2 lbs., 75c: if by mail, $1.10. 



NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. 



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

 as capers. The plants are also highly ornamental; the tall 

 variety makes an excellent screen or covering for unsightly 

 places in the garden. 

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



be added til II"- rule Of I He. per lb. 

 Tall Nasturtium. Pkt., 5C; OZ., 15c. ; ', lb., 35C.; lb.. 



$125. 

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



$:;.00. 



0KRA, or GUMBO. 



German, EsBbarer. — French, GomTjo.— French, 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 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 '.,' lb. and upwards, postage must 



be added at lite > ate of 16c. per lb. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Early and productive. 



Pkt., 5C; OZ., 10C; %. lb., 25C; lb., HOC. 



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

 26c; lb., 90C. 



ONION. 



German, Zwiebel.— -French, Oianon Spanish, Cebolla. 



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

 and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivates 

 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 the 

 spring as the ground is in working order, commence opera- 

 tions 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 enough, thin gradually so that they stand three or 

 four inches apart. Keep the surface of the ground open 

 and free from wee; is hy frequent hoeing, taking care not 

 to stir the soil too deeply, or to collect it. about the growing 

 bulbs. 

 Ifbymail in quantities of ' 4 16. ana upwards, postage mvM 



be added at the rate ofl6c. per lb. 

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

 EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety ripens about ten 

 days earlier than the Large Wethersfleld, and is rather 

 smaller in size, hut close grained and heavy. (See ruth 

 Pkt., 10c.; OZ..35C; 'i lb . $1.25; lb., $4.50. 

 WETHERSFIELO L&RGE UKD. The Staple 

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

 deep in color, and an excellent keeper. (See Cut.) Pkt, . 

 10c; OZ., 35c; >i lb., $1 25; lb., $4.50. 

 YELLOW DANVERS. An excellent variety, mild 

 flavored and very productive; ripens earl", and a good 

 keeper. (See Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. ; ^ lb., $1.10; lb.. 

 $4.00. 

 Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. One of the oldest- 

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

 good keeper, and well flavored. Pkt., loc; oz., 30c; 4J 

 lb., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 

 WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN. A hand 

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

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

 '., lb., $1.25: lb., $4.50. 

 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A handsome globu 

 lar Onion, of mild flavor and a good keeper. One of the 

 very best. Pkt., 10c: oz., 05c; a lb., $2.25; lb., $s.oo. 

 LARGB RED GLOBE. Differs from the preceding only 



in color. Pl;t., 10 .: 07... 65c; ', H>., $2.00; II)., $7.50. 

 SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. (See Special De 



8criptlon,page39.) Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 60c; s, lb., $1.75; lb., 

 $6.00. 

 The following are Italian varieties, and specially snlted for 



cultivation 111 the Southern States: 



GIANT ROCCA. A splendid large variety from Naples. 

 globular shape, bright brown skin and delicate flavor 

 (See Cut.) Pkt.. loc.; oz., »6c; ' 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



NEW NEAPOLITAN A1ARZA.IOLA. One of the ear- 

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

 varietv. and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 85c.; & 

 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



QL'EEN. An excellent variety; as remarkable for Its 

 keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its growth. Pkt.. 

 10c.; oz. 40c; ', lb.. $1.25; lb., $4.75. 



LARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A new and 

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

 10c; oz., 35c; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This has the 

 same characteristics as the White Tripoli, distinct in 

 color however. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; X lb., $1.00; lb.. 

 $3.50. 



ONION SETS. 



The sets should he 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 dune, 

 or they will be ripened on" by July. Sets are produced op 

 sowing the seed as early as the ground can be worked in the 

 sprint, very thickly, in beds or drills; and about the middle 

 of.lulv. or whenever the tops die down, the small bulbs, or 

 sets, are gathered and kept spread thinly in a cold, dry cel- 

 lar, or loft, until the following spring, the Potato and To» 

 Onions are grownonly from bulbs. 



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

 White Onion Sets. Qt.. 85C.J peck, $2.50. 

 Y'ellow Onion Sets. Qt., 30c.; peck, JJ.25. 

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

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

 Above prices subject to variation. 



PARSNIP. 



German, Pastmake. — 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 welt 



