PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TURNIP.— Continued. 



YELLOW STO.VE. Bulbs of medium size, very firm, ex- 

 cellent flavor, ami good keeper: one of t lie best and most 

 popular yellow-fleshed varieties for table use; it is equally 

 good for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c: oz., 10c; ^ lb., 25c.; 

 soe. 



Vellow Finland. A small early variety, flesh bright yel 

 low; balbe Bat and singularly compressed at bottom; a dis- 

 tinct varietv. and excellent! r table use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 

 10c.-. u lb., lo .; lb , - 



VELLOW GLOBE, i me of the best American varieties 

 for general crop; flesh very firm and sweet, and keeps 

 well until late iu spring, grows to a large size, and is ex- 

 cellent both for stock or table use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOe.; ,' 4 

 >.,85c.; lb., - 



tiOLDEX BALL (ROBERTSON'S . Rapid grower, ex- 

 cellent flavor, globe-shaped, and of a beautiful bright yel- 

 low color: a good keeper, and has no superior for table 

 use. Pkt., 5c. ; OZ., 10c; £ lb., 25c.; lb., 80c. 



Yellow Malta. Au earlv varietv, of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c. ; 

 oz., 15c: ' 4 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good 

 Keeper, globe-shaped, color pale yellow, with purple top. 

 Very firm in texture, and closely resembling the Ruta 

 Dagas in good keeping qualities; good either for table or 

 stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. ; ' 4 lb. 35c.; lb., 80c. 



Teltow,or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Turnip*: 

 roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely under 

 ground: the rind has a peculiar flavor, and should not be 

 takenoffwhen used; much cultivated in Germany, where 

 it is highly esteemed for flavoring soups. Pkt.,"5c; oz., 

 15c.; M lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Seven Top (for Turnip Greens). Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c ; ; 4 lb., 



30C; lb., $1.00. 



RITA BAGA, RUSSIAN, or SWEDISH 

 TURNIP. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip, is extensively 

 grown for a farm crop: the roots are close-grained, very hard, 

 and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. 

 The roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during the 

 winter, and are excellent for the table early in spring. Sow 

 from the 20 th of June to the middle of July, in drills two feet 

 apart, and thin out to eight inches. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN' (PURPLE TOP. The 



leading variety: very hardy and productive; flesh yel- 

 low, solid, sweet, and fine flavored ; equally good for 

 stock or table use; the principal variety raised by mar- 

 ket gardeners. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., I0c ; )i lb., 25e.; lb., 80c. 



Skirting's Purple Top. A first-rate variety for table 

 or stock, grows to a large size, flesh firm, solid "and sweet, 

 and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. ; >£ lb., 20c; lb., 

 70c 



SHAMROCK. One of the finest purple top varieties in 

 cultivation: forms a handsome bulb, with small top and 

 verv few leaves; an excellent keeper, and good for stock 

 or table use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c ; ' 4 lb., 20c ; lb , :oc. 



Laing's Improved. One of the earliest of the Ruta 

 Bagas; firms a handsome bulb of good quality, keeps 

 well, good for table use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; ,' 4 lb., 20e.; 

 lb., 70c 



LARGE AVHITE FRE.VCH. A superior variety for 

 table or stock; flesh firm, white and solid; attains a large 

 size, and has a very rich and sweet flavor; a very popu- 

 lar variety. Pkt., 5C; OZ., IOC; J£ lb., 25C.; lb., 80C 



English Rape. Not a Ruta Baga, although closely allied; 

 cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for feeding stock; 

 it forms no bulb. > 4 lb., IOC; lb., 30c 



WITL0EF. 



A most distinct and comparatively new vegetable, some- 

 what resembling Chicory iu habit. It produces a moderate- 

 sized and beautiful white heart, iu shape similar to a Cos 

 Lettuce, and either eaten boiled or as a salad it will be found 

 a valuable acquisition to our short list of winter vegetables. 



Pkt., 5C; OZ., 15C; J£ lb., 50C; lb., $1.50. 



SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. 



No garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary or 

 medicinal purposes; and care should be taken to harvest them 

 propenv. This should be done on a dry day, just before they 

 come in full bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, en- 

 tirely excluded from the air. Sow in spring, iu shallow drills, 

 one loot apart, and when well up, thin out or transplant to a 

 proper distance apart. 



Anise (Pimpem lum Anisum), cultivated principally for garn- 

 ishing and for seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c 

 Balm (Melissa Officinalis), principally used for making balm 



tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 50c 

 Basil, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicum.) The leaves and tops of 

 the shoots are the parts gathered, and are used for highly 

 seasoned dishes, as well as in soups, stews, and sauces; a 

 leaf or two is sometimes intrjduced into salads. Pkt., 

 10C; oz., 50c. 

 Bene Sesamum Orientate.) Pkt.,5c; oz., 20c. 

 Borage (Borago Officinalis.) Excellent for bees. Pkt., 5c. ; 



oz., 25c. 

 Caraway (Carum Carai.) Chiefly cultivated for the seed, 

 which is used in confectionery and medicine; iu spring the 

 under leaves are some i iuies put iu soups. Pkt., 5c.j oz., 

 15c 

 Castor Oil Plant [Ricinus Communis.) Pkt., 5c.j oz.. 15c. 

 Catnip (Xepeta Caiaria.) Pkt.. X5c. ; oz.. 60c 

 Coriander (Corian Irum Sa ivum.) Cultivated for garnish- 

 ing, but more frequently for its seeds, which are used by 

 confectioners. r..t.. 5c.j oz.. 15c. 

 Dill {Anethum Graveolens.) The leavesareused insoupsand 

 sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pkt.. 5c; oz., 15c. 

 Fennel (Anethum Fceniculum.) The leaves, boiled, enter 

 into many fish sauces, and raw, forma beautiful ornament. 

 Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. 

 Hop Seed (HufnulUS NUpuluS.) Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00. 

 Horehoand (Marrubium Fulgare.) Principally used for me- 

 dicinal purposes, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c. 

 Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis.) The leafy tops and flowers 

 are gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea and other 

 purposes. Pkt, 10c. ; oz., 40c. 

 Lavender (Lavandula Spica.) A popular aromatic herb. 



Pkt.. IOC; oz., 40c. 

 Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Major-ana.) For seasoning. 

 Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c 



Pot (Origanum Onites.) Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c. 



Opinm Poppy (Aipim- .\'Oiii«i>fiim.) Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 30c 

 Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis.) An aromatic herb. 



Pkt.. 10C; oz., 50. 

 Rue Ruta Graveolens.) Used for medical purposes, also 



given to fowl for the croup. Pkt., 10.; oz., 40c 

 Saffron (Oartharnus Tinctorius.) Pkt., 5c. ; oz.. 15c. 

 Sage (Salvia Officinalis.) The leaves and tender tops are used 



in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5c.j oz., 30c.; lb., $3.00. 

 Savory, Summer (Salueria Hortensis.) Used for season- 

 ing. Pkt., 5c: oz., 25c. 

 Sorrel, Broad-Leaved. Used for salads. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15. 

 Thyme, Broad-Leaved (Thymus Vulgaris.) For season- 

 ing etc. Pkt.. 10c; oz., 50c; > 4 lb., $1.75. 

 Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgaris.) Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 50c 

 Tarragon. Used in salads, soups, etc. Pkt., 25c 

 Winter Savory. Pkt., 10c. 



Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium.) Used for medical 

 purposes; it is also beneficial to poultry, and should be 

 planted in poultry grounds. Pkt., 10c; "oz., 50c 



