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PETER HENDERSON & CO,— VE3ETABLE SEEDS. 



R ADI SH. — Continued- 



Olive-Shaped Searlef. Oblong-shaped, flesh rose-col- 

 ored; a good summer variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; !£ lb., 

 30c; lb., $1.00. 



White «'live-Shai>eil. A very valuable forcing varietv. 

 Pkt..5c:oz.. 10c; % lb.. 35o.; lb., $1.25. 



OLIVE-SHAPED GOLDEN YELLOW SUMMER. 

 A new variety of oval form and deep yellow color. It is 

 of particularly Hue flavor, and will no doubt prove a valu- 

 able addition to existing sorts. Ii is very early, and well 

 adapted tor either forcing or open ground culture. Pkt., 

 5c: oz.. 15c; JJ lb.. 50c. ; lb., $1.50. 



RO*E CHINA WINTER. (See Cut.) Bright rose-color; 

 flesh linn and piqnni t; excellent for winter use. Pkt.,5C; 

 oz., 15Cj ', lb., 50c.;ll>, $1.50. 



BLACK. SPANISH, one of the hardiest and best for win- 

 ter use. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; '..; lb., 30c*; lb., $1.00. 



White Spanish. Rather milder in flavor than the pre- 

 ceding. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 15c; a lb., 80c; lb, $1.00. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A plant whitc- 

 fleshed Fall Radish or excellent quality. (See Cut.) Pkt., 

 10c.; oz.. 3>C; 14 lb.. 75c: |l>.. $2 50. 



Ra |>li:i 11 m- (a ml a (us, in- Rat -Tail Radish. This re- 

 markable vegetable produce- in a Rhorl lime rodfl from 

 two to lliree lect long, which may be used either boiled, 

 as ji Balad, or in pickles. The pods, either cooked or un- 

 cooked, she. ui, 1 be used when about half-grown, when 

 they have a most agreeab e flavor. Pkt., loc.; oz., 50c. 



SALSIFY, or Oyster riant. 



German, Borsbart. — French. Salstfls. — Spanish, Ostra 



\'egetal. 



The Oyster Plant succeeds best in light, well-enriched. 



mellow soil, which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be 



stirred to a depth of eighteen inches. Sow early in spring, in 



drills llfteen inches apart; rover 'lie seeds with line soil, an 



inch and a hall in depth, and when the plants are strong 



enough, thin out to six Inches apart. (See Cut.) 



If by mail in quantities of \£ ib. and upwards, postage must 



be added at tlie rule Q/16C. per In. 



Pkt., 10c;oz., 30c; >i lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



SC0RZ0NERA, or BLACK OYSTER 

 PLANT. 



This vegetable require* the same treatment as Salsify, 

 which it nearly resembles: it is not, however, so generally 

 e8leemed. Sow in drills, eighteen Inches aoart, and thin out 

 to nine inches from plant to plant- 

 er by mail in quantities of ■; lb. and upwards, postage must 

 be added 11 1 I he rate of 16c. per lb. 

 Pkt,, 10c; oz., 3UC; H lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



SEA-KALE. 



German, Seekohl MeerTcoM. — French, Crambe Maritime. — 



Spanish, Breton de Mar. 

 Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked aa As. 

 paragus. A supply may lie had all winter by planting the 

 roots closely in a warm cellar before frost. Sow one Inch 

 deep, in drills two feet apart, thin out to six inches, and the 

 next spring plant in lii'ls three feet apart. (See. at.) 

 Pkt,, 10c; oz., 30c; Ji lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



SORREL. 



Broad Leaved. Much used for salads. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 20c; 

 % lo., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



SPINACH. 



German, Spinat.— French, Epinnrd.~ Spanish, Espinaca. 

 This is a very important crop in oir market gardenB, and |9 

 one of the most, easily managed of all vegetables, requiring 

 bnt little culture, and may be hat! fli for use the entire season. 

 The main cropns sown in September; It is sometimes covered 

 np In exposed places with straw or salt hay during winter, 

 which prevents it from being cut with the Irosi ; but in shel- 

 tered fields here there is no necessity for covering. For sum- 

 mer nse it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, 

 from April to August. Spinach is best developed and most 

 tender and succulent when grown in rich soil. 

 If by mall In quantities of*£ lb. and upwards, postage must 



b,' added at the rule of 16c. per lb. 

 SAVOY-LEAVED. (See Special Description, page 39.) 



Pkt.. 5c: oz., 10c: \ lh.. 15c; lb., 40c 

 ROUND LEAF. The main market sort; equally as good 



for lall or spring sowing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; yi lb., 



15C; lb., 40c. 



Prickly. Stands well in winter, bnt gives less bulk per 

 arre than the Round Leaf. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; \i lb., 

 I5C: lh.. 40c. 



LARGE ROUND LEAP V1ROPLAY. A new varietv. 

 with very large, thick leaves. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c; ~'i 

 lb., -20c.; lb., 50c. 



New Zealand. Produces leaves in great abundance 

 throughout the summer; should be r ised in heat, 

 and transplanted three feet apart, each way into 

 light, rich soil. Pkt,, 5c; oz., 15c; '4. lh., 40c; lb., 

 si. 5. 



NEW THICK LEAVED. See Special description, page 

 39). Pkt,, 5c; oz.. I0e.;«fc lb.. 15c; lb.,50c 



SQUASH. 



German, Kurbiss.— French, Courge. — Spanish, Calabasa 



T'Uiuauer, . 

 Squashes are of luxuriant and vigorotis growth, and 

 although they will grow readily on almost any soil, they will 

 well repay generous treatment. Like all vegetables of this 

 c ass, 11 1- useless to sow until the weal her ha- become set- 

 tled and warm. Light soils are best suited for their growth, 

 and 11 is mi. -1 economical of manure to prepare hills lor the 

 seels in ordinary manner by incorporating two or three 

 shovelfuls of well-roiled manure vwtli the soil for each hill. 

 For the bush varieties, Irom three to lour feet each wax. and 

 for the running sons, from six to eight feet. Light or ten 

 seeds should be sown in each hill, thinning out alter t 1 ey 

 have attained their rough leaves, leaving three or four of the 

 strongest plants. 



See " Special Prtzesfor Best Vegetables," in Introductory. 

 If by mail in qua, itites ui ' 4 Hi. mid upwards, poslag.'. must 



be added at the. rale o) \e,.p.-rtb. 

 PERFECT GEM. (See Special Description, page 39.) Pkt,. 



inc.: oz., J5c; % lb , 90c; lb., $3.50. 

 GREEN STRIPED BUSH. 1 kt., 5c; oz., 10c: '4 lb., 



35c; III., $1.25. 

 WHITE lilMI SCALLOPED. (See Cut.) An early 

 market variety ; excellent for shipping. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz„ JO 1 .; H lb.. 25C.J lb., 90c 

 YELLOW BUSH SCALLOPED. A sub-variety of the 

 above, principally d tiering in color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 10c. ; ', lb . .'5c; lb. 90c. 

 BUSH SUMMER CROOK NECK. Early, productive, 



ami ofg 1 qu diiy: fruit orange-yellow, covered with 



warty excrescences. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; 

 lb., 90c 

 Butman. A fine-grained and distinct variety: dry, sweet, 

 and delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; > 4 lb., 40c; 

 lb., $1.25. 

 BOSTON MARROW. A much esteemed variety, coming 

 in about ten days later than the bush sorts; a good 

 keeper and of unsurpassed flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15C; 

 Vt lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 

 COCOA NUT. (See Special Description, page 39.) Pkt., 10c. ; 



oz., 30c 

 HUBBARD. A general favorite, and more largely grown 

 as 11 late sort than any other; of large size, flesh line- 

 grained, dry, aud of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 

 Iocs K lb..40c.j ib., $1.25. 

 MARBLEHEAD. An excellent, variety, resembling the 

 Hubbard. The flesh is 01 rather lighter color than 

 that variety, while its combination ol sweetness, dry- 

 ness and delicious flavor is remarkable. It yields 

 equal to the Hubbard, and its keeping qualities are 

 said to be better. Pkt,,5c ; oz., 15c ; \i lb., 40c. ; lb., 

 $1.25. 

 MAMMOTH CHILI. Grows to immense size, often 

 weighing over two hundred pounds; excellent for all 

 uses. Pkt.. 10c. ; oz., 40C; Vi lb., $1.25; lb., (4.50. 

 'Winter Crook Neck. A variety largely grown in some of 

 the Eastern Slates; flesh close-gra:ned. sweet, and 

 line flavored; plant in hills nine feet apart. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; y A lh.. 2ic; H>., 90c. 

 American Turban. Flesh orange-yellow ; thick, fine- 

 grained ami well-flavored; an excellent variety for 

 use in the fall and early winter. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c; 



M H>.. 50C; III.. $150. 



YOKOHAMA. Fle-h of a deep orange color, very finely 

 flavored, sweet ami dry, very line grained, and with- 

 out any fibre. It is excellent stewed., and when 

 baked it much resembles a Sweet Potato tn flesh and 

 flavor, and is superior to any Pumpkin for pies. Pkt., 



5c ; oz.. 20c, % lb., 60C, lb., $2.00. 

 Vegetable Ma now. |.*r «,| A favorite English sort ; 

 skin greenish-y< How, flesh white, soft, and of rich 

 flavor; quite distinct, from all the preceding. Pkt., 

 IOC j OZ., 25C; '4. lb., s.Oc; lb., $3.00. 



TARRAGON, (Estragon). 



Tarragon Is cultivated for its leaves and young shoots, both 

 of which are used as an ingredient In soups, salads, etc. Tar- 

 ragon vineorar. so mneh esteemed as a fish sauce. Is made by 

 i'lfuoion of the leaves in common vinegar. Pkt , 25c. 

 Tarragon Plants. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



