PETER HENDERSON & CO. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MELON, Water. 



German, Wasser-Melone. — French, Melon d'Eau. — Spanish, Sandia . 

 Water Melons require a rich, though rather sandy soil for best 



development, and thrive best in warm latitudes, growing best in 



the Southern or Southwestern States, althor.gh in warm, sandy 



soils in this latitude tine crops are often obtained. Cultivate 



exactly as for Musk Melons, except that the hills should be 



just double the distance apart, namely, eight and ten feet. 



// by mail in quantities of % lb. and upward, postage must be 

 added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 For the best formed and heaviest Water Melon of the follow- 

 ing sorts, sent us in 1886, we will pay for: 



The Volga $10.00 



Kolb's Gem 10.00 



For conditions, see page 20. 



THE VOLGA. (See description, page 9.) Pkt., 25 cts.; 

 5pkts. for $1.J0. 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD. (See description, page 10.) 

 Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



PEIDE OP GEORGIA. (See description, page 19.) Pkt., 

 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; % lb., 76 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Mountain Sprout. Fruit of the la'gest size, longish oval; 

 skin dark green, marbled with lighter shades, red 

 fleshed, of excellent quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 % lb., 40 cts.: lb., $1.25. 



MOUNTAIN SWEET. Fruit oblong, dark green, rind thin, 

 flesh red, solid, and very sweet. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz.. 15 cts.; % lb, 40 cts., lb., $1.25. 



PHINNEY'S EAULY. Flesh deep red, of very superior 

 quality; early and productive; a valuable market variety. 

 Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.: % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



SCALY BARK WATER MELON. Although this variety 

 was introduced only three years ago, it has quickly 

 become a standard sort. The rind is very thin, yet so 

 tough and strong that the melons will bear any amount 

 of handling without bursting or cracking open. This 

 characteristic shows the peculiar fitness of the variety 

 for shipping purposes. The flesh is light crimson in 

 color, very tender, and of excellent flavor. The average 

 weight of the Scaly Bark Water Melon is thirty-five 

 pounds. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ) 4 lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



HOLE'S GEM. (See description, page 19.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz , 

 20 cts ; ' 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Black Spanish. Fruit of large size, almost round; skin dark 

 green, flesh red, sweet and delicious. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 

 cts.; '.„" lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



ICE CREAM (White Seeded). (True.) Fruit of medium 

 size, nearly round, skin pale green, rind very thin, flesh 

 scarlet, solid, crisp and delicious. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 V, lb., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25. 



TRUE GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, or GYPSY. 

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

 An excellent variety for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 '.; lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



THE "BOSS." Obloug in shape, and of nearly the same 

 diameter throughout. Skin very dark green. Flesh deep 

 scarlet, and of unusually rich flavor. Early, heavy, 

 productive, and a good shipper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 U lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



DARK ICING, or ICE RIND. There are two distinct 

 types of this Melon, of which the one we offer and show 

 elsewhere is known as the Dark Icing. It is a very solid 

 sort with a thin rind, and possesses a most delicious 

 flavor. (See cut.) Pkt, 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts.; ,' 4 lb , 40 cts. ; 

 lb., $1.25. 



CALIFORNIA, or IMPROVED ODELLA. One of the 

 best sorts for shipping purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 '., lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



CUBAN QUEEN. The markings of light and dark green are 

 regular and distinct. The quality is equal to the best of 

 any of the sorts, while its solidity is so marked that it will 

 weigh at least one-third more than melons of the same 

 size of other varieties, specimens often attaining a 

 weight of 80 lbs. and upward. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; }£ lb., 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 



Orangfe. So called from its peculiarity of the rind separating 

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

 sweet, of medium quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 ■ 4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Colorado Preserving 1 . (See cut.) The preserving qualities 

 of this distinct variety are of the very be-t, making almost 

 transparent preserves of fine flavor. The Melons of the 

 shape shown in our cut weigh from 15 to 40 lbs. each. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb.. 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



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

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

 15 cts.; U lb., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



We this year issue a pamphlet of instructions for Mushroom 

 culture, which will be sent free with all orders for spawn. To 



all others on receipt of 10 cents. The spawn we offer is specially 

 made for us three or four times each season, and is always 

 fresh and in proper condition for planting. 

 English. Per pound, 15 cts.; eight pounds, $1.00; by mail, 



35 cts. per pound. 

 French, in boxes of 2 lbs., 75 cents; if by mail, $1.10. 



MUSTARD. 



Herman, Senf. — French. Moutarde. — Spanish, Mostazoz. 



A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress. Sow thickly in; 

 rows, and cut when about two inches high; for use during 

 winter it may be sown at intervals in boxes, in the green-house 

 or in a frame. For a crop of seeds sow in April, in drills a foot 

 apart, and thin out moderately when about three inches high. 

 If by mail in quantities of J^ lb. and upward, postage must be 



added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 WHITE LONDON. Best for salads. Oz., 5 cts.: ,> 4 lb., 15 



cts.; lb., 40 cts. 

 Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor than the white. 



Oz., 5 cts.; % lb., 10 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 

 New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White 



Mustard; stems more succulent, of a deeper green; flavor 



pleasantly s « eet and pungent. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb. , 35 cts. ; 



lb., $1.25. 



NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. 



The seeds, while young 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 1 4 lb. and upwdh-d. postagt 1 must be 



added at the rate o/lfi cts per lb. 

 Tall Nasturtium. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \i lb., 60 cts.; 



lb.. $2.00. 

 Dwarf Nasturtium. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 30 ds ; % lb., $1.00; 



lb., $3.00. 



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 abundantly in any garden soil. It is 

 sown at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in drills two 

 inches deep, setting the plants from two to three feet apart. 



If by mail in quantities of 1 4 lb. and upward, postage must be added 



at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 NEW DWARF PROLIFIC. A very early variety, with 



long, green, slender pods. Very dwarf and productive. 



(See cut.) Pkt., 5 cfo>.; oz., 20 cts.; '. v lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 DWARF WHITE. Pkt., 5 cts.; Oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.15. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Early and productive. 



Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; U. lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 

 Long 1 Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.,15cts.; 



% lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 



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 cultivated on the 

 same ground for successive years. The best culture requires 

 that the ground should be deeply trenched or plowed and 

 manured the previous autumn, and laid up in ridges during the 

 winter to pulverize. As early in the spring as the ground is in 

 working order, commence operations by leveling the ground 

 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, 

 or with the foot al >ng each row. 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 frequent hoeing, taking care not to stir the soil 

 too deeply, or to collect it about the growing bulbs. 



If by mail in quantities of% lb. and upward, postage must be added 

 al the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



AST When large quantities of Onion Seed are wanted, always 



write for special prices. 



EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety ripens about ten days 

 earlier than the Large Wethersfield, and is rather smaller 

 in size, but close grained and heavy. (See cut.) Pkt, 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; '., lb., 50 cts. : lb., $1.50. 



WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. The staple variety of 

 the Eastern onion growers ; of large size, deep in color, 

 and an excellent keeper. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts. ; ! 4 lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.50. 



YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. An excellent variety, 

 mild flavored and very productive ; ripens early, and a 

 good keeper. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; ,' 4 lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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