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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



TURNIP.— Continued. 



PHRPIE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early vari- 

 ety, globe-shaped; in other respectssiruilartothe Red 

 Top Strap Leaf. A handsome looking tmib, and is 

 rapidly taking the lead of all other varieties of early 

 Turnip, for market garden purposes. Pkt.,5c.;oz., 15c.; 

 \i lb., 40c. ; lb., |1.25. 



Large White Norfolk. A very large growing, globe- 

 shaped variety ; flesh coarse-grained and sweet; one 

 of the best early varieties for stock, but not so 'desir- 

 able for table use. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; J4 lb., 20c; lb., 

 60C. 



LONG WHITE, OR COAV HORN. Matures very 

 quickly; roots shaped like a carrot, about half of 

 which is formed above ground; flesh white, fine grain- 

 ed and sweet, and of excellent quality for table use. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 25c ; lb., 75c. 



YELLOW STONE. Bulbs of medium size, very firm, 

 excellent flavor, and good keeper ; one of the best and 

 most popular yellow -fleshed varieties for table use; it 

 is equally good for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 M lb., 25c. ; lb., 75c. 



Yellow Finland. A small early variety, flesh bright 

 yellow, bulbs flat a nd singularly compressed at bottom; 

 a distinct variety, and excellent for table use. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 40c ; lb., Sl-25. 



YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best American vari- 

 eties for general crop, flesh very firm and sweet, and 

 keeps well until late in spring, grows to a large size 

 and is excellent both for stock or table use. Pkt., 5c, 

 oz., 10c. ; X lb., 25c. ; lb., 80c 



GOLDEN BALL (ROBERTSON'S). Rapid grow- 

 er, excellent flavor, globe-shaped, and of a beautiful 

 bright yellow color ; a good keeper, and has no super- 

 ior for table vise. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c ; y± lb., 25c ; lb., 

 8nc 



Yellow Malta. An early variety, of fine flavor. Pkt., 

 5c. ; oz., 15c; M lb., 30c. ; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good 

 keeper, globe-shaped, color pale yellow, with purple 

 top, vei'y firm in texture, and closely resembling the 

 Ruta Bagas in good keeping qualities, good either for 

 table or stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c. ; U lb., 25c; lb., 80c 



Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Turn- 

 ips ; roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely 

 under ground; the rind has a peculiar flavor, anil 

 should not be taken off when used; much cultivated 

 in Germany, where it is highly esteemed for flavoring 

 soups. Pkt., 5c ; oz, 10c ; J4 lb., 25c. ; lb., 80c. 



Seven Top (for Turnip Greens). Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c. ; J4 

 lb., 20c. ; lb., 60c 



RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, or SWEDISH 

 TURNIP. 



The Euta Baga. Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extens- 

 ively 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 20th 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 

 yellow, solid, sweet, and tine flavored, eqnally good 

 for stock or table use ; the principal variety raised by 

 market gardeners. Pkt, 5c. ; oz., 10c ; J4 lb., 20c; 

 lb., 70c. 



Green Top. An excellent kind, different from the pre- 

 ceding only in the color of the top of the bulb which 

 is of a greenish tinge. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 10c; }i lb., 25.; 

 lb., 75c. 



Skirving'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., cc ; oz., 10c. ; J4 

 lb., 20c; lb., 60c. 



SHAMROCK. One of the finest purple top varieties in 

 cultivation ; forms a handsome bulb, with small top 

 and very few leaves; an excellent keeper, and good 

 for stock or table use. Pkt, 5c. ; oz., 10c ; 54 lb., 20c. ; 

 lb., 60c. 



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

 Bagas ; forms a handsome bulb of good quality, keeps 

 well, good for table use. Pkt., 5c; o».., 10c. ; }4 lb., 

 20c ; Id., 60c 



LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for 

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

 \arge size, and has a very rich and sweet flavor ; a 

 very popular variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c ; J4 lb., 25c. ; 

 lb., 85c 



English Rape. Not a Ruta Baga, although closely al- 

 lied; cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for 

 feeding stock ; it forms no bulb. J| lb., 10c. ; lb., 30c. 



WITLOEF. 



A most distinct and comparatively new vegetable, some- 

 what resembling Chicory in habit It produces a moder- 

 ate-sized and beautiful white heart, in shape similar to a 

 Cos Lettuce, and either eaten boiled, or as a saladit will be 

 found a valuable acquisition to our short list of winter 

 vegetables. 



Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. ; M 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 har- 

 vest them properly. This should be done on a dry day, 

 just before they come in full bloom, then dried quickly 

 and packed closely, entirely excluded from the air. Sow 

 in spring, in shallow drills, one foot apart, and when well 

 up, thin out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 



Anise (Pimpenellum Anisum), cultivated principally 

 for garnishing and for seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 

 5c ; oz., 15c. 



Balm (Melissa Officinalis), principally used for making 

 balm tea or halm 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 introduced 

 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 ; in 

 spring the under leaves are aometimes put in soups. 

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



Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis). Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 15c. 



Catnip (Xepela Cataria). Pkt., 15c ; oz., 60c. 



Coriander ( C or iandrum Sativum). Cultivated for gar- 

 nishing, but more frequently for its seeds, which are 

 used by confectioners. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15c. 



Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in 

 soups and sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pkt.. 

 5c ; oz., l'5c 



Fennel (Anethum Fa-niculum). The leaves, boiled, 

 enter into many fish sauces, and raw, form a beautiful 

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



Hop Seed (Humulus Niqittlus). Pkt., 25c ; oz„ $3.00. 



Horelionnd (Marrubium Yulgare). Principally used 

 for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 



Hyssop (Byssopus 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., 10c. ; oz., 40c. 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origatium Hajorana). For season- 

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



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



Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum). Pkt., 5c;oz. 

 30c 



Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis). An aromatic 

 herb. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c 



Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medical purposes, also 

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



Saflron (Oarthamus Tinetorius). Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 



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

 used in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c; lb., 

 $3.00. 



Savory, Summer (Satueria Hortensis). Used for 

 seasoning. Pkt.. 5c. ; oz., 25c. 



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

 oz., 15c 



Thyme, Broad-Leaved (Thymus Tulgaris). For sea- 

 soning, etc. Pkt., 10c, oz., 40c ; lb., Si. 00. 



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



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



AVinter Savory. Pkt., 10c 



"Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium). Used for medi- 

 cal purposes ; it is also beneficial to poultry, and 

 should be planted in poultry grounds. Pkt., 10c, ; oz., 

 50c. 



