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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



PEPPER.— Continued. 



Long Yellow Cayenne. Similar In shape to the Long 

 Red, but of a rich, glossy yellow; both varieties are 

 very ornamental. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 40c; > 4 ' lb., $1.26; 



lb., "$4.00. 



NEW CRANBERRY. An Interesting variety : fruit re- 

 sembles in appearance the Cranberry. One of the 



best pickle soils. I'M., 10c. ; OZ., 60c. 

 GlASfT EMPEROR. This sort bears scarlet fruit six 



inches long and a quarter of an inch thick. Pkt., 10c; 



oz., 50c. 

 < 'hill. (True.) ISee cwf.) Very i iquant and prolific. Pkt., 



10c; oz., 60c; i, lb., $1.75; lb., $'"'.oo. 

 cherry Red. An exceedingly ornamental variety; (rult 



round, of a rich, glossy, scarlet color, rkt.. 10c; oz., 



50c. ; l 4 lb., $1.50; lb.. $5.00. 

 MOJISTROIS, or GROSSUM. A new sort from France; 



fruit very large and of irregular shape ; good for 



Mangoes" Pkt., 20c. ; oz.. 75c. 

 OXHEART. Medium size, heart-shaped, very productive 



and piquant; excellent for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 



60c. ; }.i lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



POTATO. 



German, Kartoffel.— French, Pomme de Terre. 

 The Potato, like all robust-growing vegetables, can be 

 grown with varying success on soils of all kinds, and in all 

 conditions of fertility, but the soil best suited to it Is a sandy 

 loam. Iu all heavy soils it is more subject to disease, and 

 the Havor also is much inferior. In breaking up good pasture 

 land, the decaying sod answers sufficiently well lor the first 

 year in lieu of manure. Manure is applied either in rows or 

 hills, or broadcast over the hills and plowed tn— the latter in 

 most cases being preferable. If the soil is good, but little 

 manure Is required. In highly enriched soil the plants are 

 more liable to disease than when grown iu soil that is natu- 

 rally good. The best fertilizers are those of a dry or absorbent 

 nature, as plaster, lime, superphosphate ot lime and bone 

 dust. For wet soils these are particularly beneficial, as thi J 

 nob only promote growth, but prevent disease. Plant as 

 early in spring as the ground can be had iu fair working 

 order, in hills or ridges, about three feet apart; covering 

 in light, warm soils, about lour inches deep, but in cold, 

 wet situations, two and a half or three Inches will be suf- 

 ficient. 



PRICES SUBJECT TO VARIATION. 



PRIDE OP AMERICA. A very promising new variety, 

 closely resembling the well-known Snowilake, and some- 

 times mistaken for it. it, however, ripens a few days 

 later, and has the advantage over that variety of being 

 adapted to a greater variety of soils; it is also much 

 more produciive, and grows to a larger size. It Is a 

 splendid keeper, and, so lar. has shown no signs of dis- 

 ease. Its quality will be well understood when it is 

 stated that it is" fully equal to the Snowilake. Peck, 

 $1.25; bull., $4.00; bbl. $s.00. 



ST. PATRICK.. See Special DesctUption, page 41. Per lb.. 

 b# mail, 50c By freight or express, peck, $1.00; bush., 

 $:s.50; bbl., $7.00." 



BEAUTY OP HEBRON. One of the best early sorts, 

 with white skin and flesh, reck, $1.00; bush., $2.75; bbl , 



$5.50. 



BURBANK'S SEEDLING. A white skinned variety 



and a large yielder. Peck, $1.00; bush., $2.75 ; bbl., 



$5.50. 

 Dl'NMORE. A white skinned and white fleshed sort. 



ol excellent quality. Peck, $1.00 ; bush., $2.75 ; bbl., 



$5.50. 

 EARLY ROSE. The leading variety for earliness, 



quality and productiveness. Peck, T5c.j bush., $2.50; 



bbl., $5.00. 

 EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. Similar in general ap- 

 pearance to the Early Rose, but said to be hardier and 



more productive. Peck, $1.00; bush., $2.75; bbl., $5.50. 

 QAEEN OF THE \ ALLEY. (See Novelties.) Peck, 



$1.00; bush., $3.50; bbl., $7.00. 

 WHITE ELEPHANT. (See Novelties.) Peck, $1.00; 



bush., $3.50; bbl., $7.00. 

 LATE BE IUTY OF HEBRON. {See NoveUUS.) Peck, 



$1.00; bush., $3.00; bbl., $6.00. 

 LATE ROSE. The best of the late sorts. Peck, $1.00; 



bush., $2.75; bbl., $5.50. 

 MAMMOTH PEARL. (See Special Description, page 41.) 



Peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; bbl.. $6.00. 

 PEERLESS. A favorite variety for general culture. 



Peck, 75c: bush.. $2.50; bbl., $5.00 

 WHITE PEACHBLOW. Aseedling from the original 



(Jersey) Peachblow, anil one of the leading varieties 



grown for New York market. Peck, $1 00; bush., $2.75; 



bbl.. $5.50. 

 SNOWKLAK.E. A variety of medium earliness; and for 



mealiness and delicate flavor is unsurpassed. Pect, 

 $1.00; bush., $2.75; bbl., $5.50. 

 B£B~ All of onr Potatoes are Northern grown, and from 

 carefully selected Stock. 



PUMPKIN. 



Gennan, Kurbis — French, Courge.— Spanish, Calabaza. 

 Pumpkins are now principally cultivated for Agricultural 

 purpi ses. They are usually planted in fields of Corn or Pota- 

 toes, but may bo profitably raised in fields by themselves. 

 Sow first of May, iu lulls eight feet apart. 

 If by moil in quantities of 'i lb. an<i upwards, postage mutt 



be added at the rate oflGC. )>er Jo. 

 LARGE CHEESE. The best varieties for cooking pnr- 



poses. Pkt., 6c.: oz., 10c; ', lb., 25c; lb., 60c. 

 Large Tours or Mammoth. Crows to an immeusesize, 

 often weighing over 100 lbs. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 30c; | 4 - !!>.. 

 $1.00; lb., $3.00. 

 Connecticut Field. Very productive; largely grown for 

 feeding stock. Oz., 5c; !., lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



RHUBARB. 



German, Rhaharber.— French, Rhubarbe.— Spanish, Rui- 



barbo Bustardo. 



Sow iu April, In drills a foot apart, thinning out to about 



the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high. 



Iu fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil, 



about three feet, apart each way. If propagated by dividing 



the roots, it may be done either in fall or spring, planting it 



at the same distance apart as given above. 



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



be added at the rate o/16c. per lb. 



Linnnens. Early, large and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 



U lb.. 75'.; lb., $2.50. 

 Victoria. Ver» large, later than Linnapns. Pkt, 10c; oz.. 



26C.; «lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 



For price of Rhubarb Root*, sw Vegetable Plan's. 



RADISH. 



Gorman. Rettig, BadtescTien. — French, Radis, Rave, Petite 

 Rave. — Spanish, Rabano. 

 Radishes thrive best in a light, sandy loam; heavy or clayey 

 Bolls not only delay their maturity, but produce crops much 

 inferior, both in appearance and flavor. For a successive sup 

 plj , aow from the middle of March until September, at inter- 

 vals of two or three weeks. For an early supply theytuay 

 be sown in a hot-bed in February. 

 If by mail in quantities 0/ '., lb. and upicnrds, postage must 



hi- added at the rate q/16e, per lb. 

 LONG SCARLET SHORT-TOP. The standard va- 

 riety for market and private gardens. (See Cut.) Pkt.. 



5C. ; oz., IOC.; 'i lb.. 30c. ; lb., $1.00. 



Wood's Early Fiame. Excellent for forcing. Pkt., oc; 

 oz., 10c; K lb., 30c. : lb., $1.00. 



SCARLET TURNIP. Rather more delicate in flavor 

 than the above; excellent for summer-nse. Pkt., 6c; 

 oz., lOc.; ' 4 It)., 30c: lb.. $1.00. 



EARLY ROISID DARK REO. Its shape is ol the best 

 type of the round sorts; color of skin a very dark red; 

 white flesh, with very small tap root. It makes very small 

 tops, and it will, on this account, be particularly valuable 

 for forcing in frames or green-houses, for which We spe- 

 cially recommeud it. It is as well adapted, however, for 

 summer uac in the open ground as any of the other 

 strictly summer sorts. Growers for the New York mar- 

 ket, to wiioiu we sold seed last year, received for it a 

 price fully one-thlid higher than the ordinary Scarlet 

 Turnip Radish was bringing at the same time, so distinct 

 and handsome was its appearance. Pkt., oc; oz, 10c; 



', It) , 35c; lb, $1.25. 

 WHITE TIPPEO SCARLET TURNIP. This is as 



early variety, of medium size, of excellent flavor, and of 



very handsome appearance. Pkt., 6c; oz., 10c; V, lb., 



35c; lb., $1.25. 

 White Summer Turnip. Excellent for summer use; 



of mild flavor. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c: 'i lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 

 YELLOW SUMMER TURNIP. Gr<'Ws to a large 



size; excellent to stand the heat and drouth of summer. 



Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 

 Gray Summer Turnip. An excellent variety for sum- 

 mer use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; > 4 ' lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 

 Long White Naples. Flesh white, crisp and mild. Pkt.. 



5c; oz., 10c; )„' lb., 35c; lb., $1.25. 

 GRAY LONG WINTER. An exceedingly fine winter 



variety; grows somewhat larger than the Black Spanish; 



good keeper, and of a gray color. Pkt., 5c; oz., ioc.j M 



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

 FRENCH BRKAK.FAST. A variety of quick growth, 



very mild and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 36c ; 



lb., $1.25. 



