PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MELON, Water. ^Continued. 



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

 quality. Pkt,, 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; K lb-, 35c. ; lb., S1.00. 



Sculptured Seeded Japan. A new and very early 

 variety, Qf fine flavor; flesh cream color. The seed 

 has a singular appearance. Pkt., 5c; oz. 20c; J4 lb., 

 60c; lb., $2.00. 



Orange. So called from its peculiarity of the rind, separ- 

 ating from the flesh when fully ripe ; flesh red, tender 

 and sweet, of medium quality. Pkt., 5c ; oz..l5c. ; 

 Mlb., 35c. ; lb., $1.25. 



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

 making of sweetmeats and preserves. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 15c. ; H lb., 35c. ; lb., $1.25. 



MUSTARD, 



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

 A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress. Sow 

 thickly in rows, and cut when about two inches high ; ton- 

 use during winter, it may be sown at intervals in boxes, 

 in the greenhouse or in a frame. For a crop of seeds sow 

 iu April, in drills a foot apart, and thin out moderately 

 when about three, inches high. 

 If by mail in quantities o/J4 '&• <t»d upwards, postage must 



be added at the rale of 1 c. per lb. 

 WHITE LONDON. Best for salads. Oz., 5c. ; K lb., 



15c. ; lb., 40. 

 Brown, or Black. More pungent in flavor than the 



white. Oz.,5c ; J 4 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., 10c. ; 



J4 lb., 35c; 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 for Pleasure." The Spawn we offer 

 is specially made for us each season. 

 Per pound, 15 ets. ; eight pounds, §1.00. By mail, 30cts. 



per pound, 

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

 $1.00. 



NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. 



The seeds, while yoxing 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 V\ lb. and upwards, postage 



must be added at the rate oflGc. per lb. 

 Tall Nasturtium. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 35c; 



lb., $1.25. 

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



lb., 83.00. 



OKRA, or GUMBO. 



German, Essbarer.— French, Gombo. Spanish, 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 abund- 

 antly in any garden soil. It is sown at the usual time of 

 all tender vegetables, in drills two inchesdeep setting the 

 plants from two three feet apart. 

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



must be added at the rale ofldc.per lb. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Early and pro- 

 ductive. Pkt.. 5c ; oz., 10c ; X lb., 25c. ; lb., 75c. 

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

 }41b., 25c. ; lb., 75c. 



ONION. 



German, Zwiebel.— French, Oignon.— Spanish, Cebolla. 



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

 and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultiva- 

 ted on the same ground for successive years. The ground 

 should be deeply trenched and manured the previous au- 

 tumn, and laid up in ridges during the winter to soften. 

 As early in the spring as the ground is in working order, 

 commence operations by leveling the groucd 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 weeds by fre- 

 quent hoeing, taking care not to stir the soil too deeply, 

 or to collect it about the growing bulbs. 



If by mail in quantities of Y± lb. and upwards, 2>ostage 

 must be added at the rate ofl&c.per lb. 



EXTRA EARLY FLAT RED. This variety ripens 

 abou t ten days earlier than the large Wethersfleld, and 

 is rather smaller in size, but close-grained and heavy. 

 (See Cut.) Pkt., loc. . oz., 40c ; J4 lb., $1-25 ; lb., $4.75. 



WETHERSFLELD LARGE RED. The staple 

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

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

 Pkt.. 10c; oz., 40c ; U lb., $1.25 ; lb., $4.25. 



YELLOW DAN VERS. An excellent variety, mild- 

 flavored and very productive ; ripens early, and a good 

 keeper. (See Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.25; 

 lb. $4.25. 



Yellow Dul oil, or Strasburg, One of the oldest va^ 

 rieties, the "Silver Skin " of the Eastern States, agood 

 keeper, and well flavored. Pkt., 10c ; oz., 40c ; % lb., 

 $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN. A 

 handsome onion, of mild flavor, but not a good keeper ; 

 extensively grown for pickling. (See Cut.) Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 40c. ; M lb., $1.25 ; lb., $4.25. 



WHITE GLOBE. A handsome globular Onion, of 



iniid flavor and a good keeper. One of the very 



best. (See Cut.) Pkt., 10c; oz.,50c; & lb., $1.50; lb. 



$5.75. 



The following are Italian varieties, and specially suited 



for cultivation in the Southern States : 



GIANT ROfCA. A splendid large variety from Na- 

 ples, globular shape, bright brown skin and delicate 

 flavor. Pkt... 10c ; oz., 35c. ; »4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



NEW NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA. One of the 

 earliest onions in cultivation ; it is a white-skinned 

 Italian variety, and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c ; 

 oz.,35c; Mlb., $1.00: lb., $3.50. 



NEW QUEEN. An excellent variety ; as remarkable 

 for its keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its 

 growth. Pkt., 10c; oz. ,40c; M lb., $1.25; lb., $4.75. 



LARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A new 

 and excellent variety, of quick growth and mild fla- 

 vor. Pkt.. 10c ; oz., 35c. ; H lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. Thishasthe 

 same characteristics as the White Tripoli, distinct in 

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

 $3.50. 



ONION SETS. 



The sets should be 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 foiu - inches apart. When 

 raised from sets, the onions can be used in the green state 

 in June, or they will be ripened off by July. Sets are pro- 

 duced by sowing the seed as early as the ground can be 

 worked in the spring, very thickly, in beds or drills ; and 

 about the middle of July, or whenever the tops die down, 

 the small bulbs, or sets, are gathered and kept spread 

 thinly in a cold, dry cellar, or loft, until the following 

 spring. The Potato and Top Onions are grown only from 

 bulbs. 



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



White Onion Sets. Qt., 35c ; peck, $2.50. 

 Yellow Onion Sets. Qt., 30c; peck, $2.25. 

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

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

 Shallots. Qt., 40c. 



Above prices subject to variation. 



ORACHE, or MOUNTAIN SPINACH, 



The leaves of the Orache are cooked and eaten in the 

 same manner as Spinach, to which it is preferred by many 

 persons. The seed may be sown about the end of Septem- 

 ber, and again in the spring for succession, in drills six 

 inches apart. When the seedlings are about an inch high, 

 thin them to six inches apart, and those removed may be 

 planted out at the same, distance in a similar situation, 

 and watered occasionally, if needed, until established. 

 The leaves must be gathered for use while young, other- 

 wise thev will be worthless and stringy. 



Pkt,, 5c ; oz., 20c ; M lb., 40c ; lb., §1.25. 



PARSNIP. 



German, Pastinalce. -French, P«»m£s.-Spanish, Pasiinaca. 

 Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit 

 in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch deep. 

 When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the 

 rows. Unlike carrots, they are improved by frost, and it 

 is usual to take up in fall a certain quantity for winter 

 use, leaving the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug 

 up as required. 



If by mail in quantities of J 4 ' 76. and upwards, postage 

 must be added at the rale of Vie. per lb. 



