PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK—VEGETABLE SEEDS 5 
=: FOR SUMMER 
| ~ HENDERSON’ S TESTED VEGETABLE SEED SOWING. 
- “Our pamphlet ‘'Garden Culture of Root Crops” PRICES 
=z sent free tf requested. Delivered freein the U. S. 
e CABBAGE (Continued). 
_ Premium Flat Dutch. A Standard and excellent, Pkt. Oz. %Lb. Lb. 
a variety, developing earlier than most late 
23 __ sorts but not so good a winter ease For fall 
-____useitis tenderand of superior flavor.......... 10 ix 2. 5028.00 
_ AMERICAN DRUMHEAD SAVOY. 
* The best flavored of allcabbages.............--..- 10 90 3.25 12.00 
CHINESE CABBAGE or PE-TSAI. 
This is quite distinct from ordinary cabbage; "and 
‘somewhat resembles Cos Lettuce; in fact it is 
called by some ‘‘Celery Lettuce.’’ Culture same 
- _aslate Cabbage. Sow seed early in July ...... 10->"60=.3-75 
~ CARROT. (1 oz. for. about 125 feet of drill;4 lbs. for an 
: acre.) 
- Chantenay Half Long Scarlet. Blunt rooted, 
+ tender and free from core. (See engraving)... 10 20 60 2.00 
Danvers, Half-Long. (Henderson’s Selected) 
: Pee ee a eee ee 10 20 60 2.00 
Early Scarlet Horn. A popular variety. When 
-___ pulled young it is excellent for soups.......... 10 20 60 2.00 
 WHalf-Long Red,Stump-Rooted. Bestforsummer 10 20 60 2.00 
CHICORY. LARGE ROOTED 
The “Barbe de Capucin”’ of the French. In the 
fall the roots are planted in a dark cellar on a slop- 
ing heap, composed of alternate layers of 3 inches 
. of soil, and the roots laid horizontally, projecting 
~ J inch’from the heap. They sprout quickly, pro- 
ducing the delicious ““Barbe de Capucin”’ at a sea- 
~ son when salad is most scarce. It is very easy to 
- grow, and i isalso used in summer as greens (See 
: “Da LL gs gy a ee OES pa ee ae 10 40 1.40 5.00 
_CORN,SWEET or SUGAR. (1 at. for 200 hills 8 to 10 gts.tnhillsforanacre.) 
- We will deliver Cornin pints and quarts free, providing small seeds of 
equal value are ordered at the same time. For larger quantities ordered 
be Parcet Post add postage at zone rates on page 2 of cover. Postal weight 
1b. per pint. 
Henderson’s “‘Astor’’ Sweet Corn. Briefly, this is Pkt. Pt. Qt. 4Qts. 
5 a smaller and earlier strain of White Cob Cory. 
_ The plant is from 4 to 5 feet high; sturdy in 
_ habit and bearing two ears set 18 inches from 
_ the ground. These have from eight to twelve 
rows of creamy-white grains, arranged in rows 
so compactly set together that there is no space 
_ ~ between. (See engraving)..........-002.05. if —35— =. 60=2°-25 
Pocahontas. Early sweet flavored ............. 15 40 70 2.60 
-- Early Champion. An old and thoroughly tested 
DES Da ee Se ee eee eee 10> 35 760 =2,25 
The‘ ‘Headerion.? The best second early. It pro- 
_ duces uniformly large, thick ears, compactly 
filled from butt to tip with long, miiky white : 
kernels of luscious tenderness. (See engraving) 10 35 60 2.25 
Stowell’s Evergreen. The ears are of a large 
size, grains deep, exceptionally tender_ and 
sugary, and have the advantage of jenitening 
longer in the green state than any other.. =AG— 49 70 2.60 
= Delivered free in the U.S. 
CORN SALAD. Pkt. Oz, 34 Lb. Lb. 
Large-Leaved, Fetticus, or ‘‘Lamb’s Lettuce.’’ 
oes es Tiekte iat waiter andspringuse... 10 20 60 2.00 
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Extra Curled. Crisp, pungent leaves........... 10 20 60 2.00 Seen eee Se 
CUCUMBER. 
(1 os. for 60 hills; 2 to 3 lbs. in hiils for an acre.) 
Cool and Crisp, Henderson’s. Extraearly...... 102,25 1-2 
Early Cluster. An early, short green variety.... 10 25 75 2.50 
Early White Spine. Popularforfamilyuse...... 10 25 1D a2 0 
_ Green Prolific. Short green, pickling variety... 10 25 75." 2450 
- .Everbearing. Bears fruit until frost........... 10- — 25 15-2. 50 
-. Extra Early Green Prolific. Idealfor pickling.... 10 25 Za. 2.50 
The ‘‘Henderson’’ White Spine. The standard 
~ extra early, prolific, bestforslicing........... 10-25 85 3.00 
Livingston’s Eveasgreen. Wonderfully prolific.... 10 25 75 = 2.50 
ENDIVE. “Escarolle’” and “‘Chicoree.’’ (1 oz. for 
; 100 feet of drill.)One of the best salads, especially 
. when blanched; if boiled makes fine ‘‘greens. 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. Has large, thick, broad 
leaves; and forms large hearts................ 10% 25 75: - 250 
French Moss Curled. Acompact-growing variety 10 30 85 3.00 
Green Curled. Best for general use............ 10 25 re pear SS 
White Curled. Finely cut leaves, almost white; 
can be used without blanching. .............. 10 30 85 3.00 
KALE, or BORECOLE. (1 oz. for 150 Feet of drill.) 
Largely grown for supplying ‘“‘greens’’ during 
the fall, winter and spring; used small, like 
Spinach; frost improves the quality. 
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Sow during June, 
: and transplantfor useinfall................. 10 30 85 3.00 
Siberian. Green curly leaves; tender and of deli- 
ERR ta or ote a8 Swiss o's Skies Sees 10-25 %0--23 250 CHICORY LARGE ROOTED 
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