PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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RADISH. — Continued. 



Long White Naples. Flesh white, crisp and mild. 

 Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; 14 lb., 25c. ; lb., 85c. 



GRAY LONG WINTER (from Laon). A new and 

 exceedingly fine 'winter variety, grows somewhat 

 larger tnan the Black Spanish ; good keeper, and of a 

 gray color. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; 54 lb., 30c. ; lb. , $1.00. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST. A variety of quick growth, 

 very mild and tender. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lD > 30c - 5 

 lb., $1.00. 



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

 ored; a good summer variety. Pkt., 5c, ; oz., 10c. ; 54 

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



"White Olive-Shaped. A very valuable forcing vari- 

 ety. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 30c. ; lb., $1.00. 



OLIVE-SHAPED GOLDEN YELLOW SUM- 

 MER. A new variety, of oval form and deep yellow 

 color. It is of particularly fine flavor, and will no 

 doubt prove a valuable addition to existing sorts. It 

 is very early, and well adapted for either forcing or 

 open ground culture. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; M It)., 35c ; 

 lb %1 25. 



ROSE CHINA WINTER. (See Out.) Bright rose- 

 color; flesh firm and piquant; excellent for winter 

 use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c ; J4 lb., 30c ; lb., $1.00, 



BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest and best for 

 winter use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz.,15c; 54 lb., 30c. ; lb., $1.00. 



White Spanish. Bather milder in flavor than the 

 preceding. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c ; 14 lb., 30c. ; lb., $1.00. 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. A giant 

 white-fleshed Pall Badish, of excellent quality. (See 

 Cut.) Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c ; M lb ., 50c. ; lb., $1.50. 



Raphanus Caudatus, or Rat-Tail Radish. This 

 remarkable vegetable produces in a short time pods 

 from two to three feet long which may be used either 

 boiled, as a salad, or in pickles. The pods, either 

 cooked or uncooked, should be used when about half- 

 grown, when they have a most agreeable flavor. Pkt., 

 10c. ; oz., 50c. 



SALSIFY, or Oyster Plant. 



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



Vegetal. 

 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 drilJs fifteen inches apart; cover the seeds with fine 

 soil, an inch and a half in depth, and when the plants are 

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

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

 must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 

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



SCORZONERA, or BLACK 

 PLANT. 



OYSTER 



This vegetable requires the same treatment as Salsify, 

 which it nearly resembles ; it is not, however, so general- 

 ly esteemed. Sow in drills, eighteen inches apart, and 

 thin out to nine inches from plant to plant. 

 If by mailin quantities of *4 '&• an d upwards, postage 

 must be added at the rale of 16c. per lb. 

 Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 30c. ; J4 lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3.50. 



SEA-KALE. 



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

 Spanish, Breton de Mar. 

 Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as 

 Asparagus. A supply may be 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 hills three feet apart. (See 

 Cut.) 



Pkt., 10c ; oz., 30c ; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



SORREL. 



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

 15c; M lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. 



SPINACH. 



German, Spinat.— French, Epinard. — Spanish, Espinaca, 



This is a very important crop in our market gardens, 

 and is one of the most easily managed of all vegetables. 

 requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the 

 entire season. The main crop is sown in September; it is 

 sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or 

 salt hay during winter, which prevents it from being cut 

 with the frost ; but in sheltered fields here there is no 



necessity for covering. For summer use 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 mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, postage 

 must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 



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

 Pkt.. 5c; oz., 10c. ; 14 lb., 15c. ; lb., 50c 



ROUND LEAF. The main market sort ; equally as 

 good for fall or spring sowing, Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c ; M 

 lb., 15c ; lb., 40c 



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

 acre than the Bound Leaf. Pkt.. 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; J4 lb., 

 15c; lb.. 40c 



LARGE ROUND LEAF VIROFL AY. A new va- 

 riety, with very large thick leaves. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 

 10c. ; J4 lb., 20c. ; lb., 50c 



New Zealand. Produces leaves in great abundance 

 throughout the summer ; should be raised in heat, and 

 transplanted three feet apart each way into light, rich 

 soil. Pkt., 5c ; oz.. 15c ; Vi lb., 40c. ; lb., $1.25. 



NEW THICK LEAVED. (See Special Description, 

 page 39). Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c. ; $£ lb., 15 ; lb., 50c. 



SQUASH. 



German, Kurbiss. -French, Courge.— Spanish, Catabasa 

 Tomtanera. 



Squashes are. of luxuriant and vigorous growth, and 

 although they will grow readily on almost any soil, they 

 will well repay generous treatment. Like all vegetables 

 of this class, it is useless to sow until the weather has be- 

 come settled and warm. Light soils are best suited for 

 their growth, and it is most economical of manure to pre- 

 pare hills for the seeds in ordinary manner by incorpor- 

 ating two or three shovelfuls of well rotted manure with 

 the soil for each hill . For the bush varieties from three 

 to four feet each way, and for the running sorts, from six 

 to eight feet. Eight or ten seeds should be sown in each 

 hill, thinning out after they have attained their rough 

 leaves, leaving three or four of the strongest plants. 

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

 must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb. 



WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED. (See Cut.) An early 

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

 10c; Mlh, 25c; lb., 80c. 



YELLOW BUSH SCALLOPED. A sub-variety of 

 the above, principally differing in color. Pkt., 5c : 

 oz., 10. ; 14 lb., 25c. : lb., 80c 



BUSH SUMMER CROOK NECK. Early, produc- 

 tive, and of good quality ; fruit orange-yellow, covered 

 with warty excrescences. Pkt., 5. ; oz , 10c. ; y± lb., 

 25c. ; lb., 80c 



lint man, A fine-grained and distinct variety; dry, 

 sweet, and delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c. ; % 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., 

 10c; J4 lb., 30c; lb., §1.00. 



COCOANUT. (See Special Description, page 39.) Pkt., 

 10c ; oz., 30c. 



HUBBARD. A general favorite, and more largely 

 grown as a late sort than any other; of large size, 

 flesh fine grained, dry, and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 

 5c; oz.. 15c; ^4 lb., 40c; lb, $1.25. 



MARBLEHEAD. An excellent variety, resembling 

 the Hubbard. The flesh is of rather lighter color than 

 that variety, while its combination of 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; >4 lb., 50c; lb.- 

 $1.50. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. Grows to large size, often 

 weighing over two hundred pounds ; excellent for all 

 uses. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 30c. ; M lb-> $!00 ; lb. $3 50. 



Winter Crook Neck. A variety largely grown in 

 some of the Eastern States ; flesh close grained, sweet 

 and fine flavored; plant in hills nine feet apart. Pkt., 

 5c; oz.,10c; M lb., 30c; lb., $100. 



Turban, or Turk's Cap. Flesh orange-yellow ; thick, 

 fine-grained and well-flavored ; an excellent variety 

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

 KB>., 50c; lb., $1.50. 



YOKOHAMA. Flesh of a deep orange color, very 

 finely flavored, sweet and dry, very fine grained, and 

 without any fibre. It is excellent stewed, and when 

 baked it much resembles a Sweet Potato in flesh and 

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

 5c, oz., 25c; U lb., 75c. ; lb., $2.60. . 



Vegetable Marrow. (See Cut.) A favorite English 

 sort; skin greenish-yellow, flesh white, soft, and of 

 rich flavor; quite distinct from, all the preceding. 

 Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c. ; M lb., 80c. ; lb., $3.00. 



