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Second Early Varieties. 



FILLBASKET. This variety is one of the best second 

 early Peas in cultivation ; dwarf growiug; blue, of excel- 

 lent flavor. Qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $2.00. 



SIcIEAN S ADVANCES. An early green wrinkled variety 

 of delicious flavor ; 2 feet. Qt.. 30 cts. ; peck, $2.00. 



Laxton's Prolific Long- Pod. A very productive variety, 

 with long pods, containing from 10 to 12 peas each; 4 feet. 

 Pt., 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts. : peck, $1.75. 



EUGENIE. White wrinkled, an excellent cropper ; 3 feet. 

 Qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75. 



For General Crop. 



(See description, page 18.) Qt., 40 

 (See description, page 18.) 



BLISS'S ABUNDANCE. 



cts. ; peek, $2.50. 

 BLISS'S EVER-BEARING. 



Qt., 40 cts. ; peck, $2.50. 



CHAMPION OP ENGLAND. One of the best and most 

 popular Peas in cultivation; 5 feet. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75. 



TELEPHONE. One of the newer Peas of English origin. It 

 is what is known as a tall, wrinkled marrow, is enor- 

 mously productive, and of the very best quality. The 

 vine is a strong grower, averaging 18 pods to the stalk. 

 The pods are of the largest size and contain from 6 to 7 

 large peas. A most desirable and valuable sort for the 

 family garden. Qt., 50 cts. ; peck, $3.50. 



Blue Imperial. A good bearer, and of flue flavor ; 3 feet. 

 Qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75. 



HAIR'S DWARP MAMMOTH. One of the richest 

 flavored and best late varieties ; 1}i feet. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. $1.75. 



CULVERWELL'S TELEGRAPH. A very valuable vari- 

 ety, so distinct in appearance as to be almost considered 

 a new type. It is a second early sort and a strong grower, 

 producing large pods, showing ten to twelve large peas in 

 each rjod. Height, 5 feet. Peas, when cooked, are of a 

 deep green color, and of very fine flavor. Qt., 30 cts. ; 

 peck. $1.75. 



VEITCH'S PERFECTION. A large and delicious marrow 

 Pea, and an abundant cropper; 4 feet. Qt., 30 cts.; 

 peck. $1.75. 



YORKSHIRE HERO. A splendid wrinkled marrow, of 

 branching habit, and an abundant bearer; 1 l i feet. Qt., 

 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75. 



JOHN BULL. One of the very best varieties ever sent out 

 by the eminent English raiser. Mr. Laxton, who describes 

 it as attaining a height of 3 feet, and as having proved to 

 be one of the most valuable aud best of main crop peas. 

 It is a very heavy cropper, and possesses an exceedingly 

 rich flavor. It is what is known as a blue wrinkled 

 variety. Qt , 40 cts. 



STRATAGEM. By many this variety is considered the best 

 of the numerous English peas introduced in late years. 

 It is a dwarf, wrinkled, blue marrow, a very heavy crop- 

 per, and produces large, remarkably well tilled pods of 

 excellent flavor. (See cut.) Qt., 50 cts. 



PRIDE OP THE MARKET. Is a strong growing pea, 

 attaining a height of from 18 to 24 inches, and is wonder- 

 fully productive. Not only is it unusually productive, 

 but the pods are very large m size, and very handsome in 

 appearance, and the peas when cooked are of such splen- 

 did quality that he who finds fault must indeed be hard 

 to please. {.See cut.) Qt., 50 cts. 



LAXTON'S MARVEL. A variety of quite recent intro- 

 duction, attaining a height of 3 feet, and a very prolific 

 bearer, producing white wrinkled peas in handsome 

 curved pods. Qt., 30 cts ; peck, $2.00. 



LAXTON'S OMEGA. This dwarf late pea is remarkably 

 prolific; the pods are very fine and closely tilled, and the 

 flavor and color of the peas, when cooked, unequaled ; 2>^ 

 feet. Qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00. 



WHITS MARROWFAT. A favorite marrow sort ; 6 feet. 

 Qt, 20 cts. ; peck, $1.25. 



BLACiS-S'iED MARROWFAT. This, as well as the pre- 

 ceding, is extensively grown as a field pea ; hardy and 

 productive ; 4 feet. Qt., 20 cts. ; peck, $1.25. 



TALI SJGAS. (Edible pods.) Can be used either shelled 

 or cooked in the pods, which when young are very tender 

 and sweet; 5 feet. Qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75. 



PEPPER. 



German, Pfeffer. — French, Piment. — Spanish, Pimiento. 

 Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and 

 transplant to the open ground when the weaher is favorable. 

 They should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen 

 Inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground 

 when danger of frost is past, and the soil is warm and weather 

 settled. 



If by mail in quantities of \£ lb. and upward, postage must be 

 added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



NEW SWEET SPANISH. (See description, page 10.) 

 Pkt, 25 cts. ; 5 packets for $1.00. 



GOLDEN DAWN. A beautiful and distinct Pepper. In 

 shape and size it is very like th'; well known Large Bell, 

 but is of a much more delicate flavor; aud the color, of 

 course, is altogether different, being of a beautiful 

 golden yellow. Altogether it is very novel and distinct. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; *., lb.. $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



SWEET SPANISH. One of the largest and earliest vari- 

 eties; the flesh is sweet and mild. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 

 J/Clb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of 

 mild flavor; rind thick and fleshy. (See cut.) Pkt, 10 

 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



SWEET MOUNTAIN, or MAMMOTH. Similar to the 

 preceding in shape and color, but larger and milder' in 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



SQUASH, or TOMATO SHAPED. The most generally 

 grown for pickling; very productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.; K lb., $1.25; lb., $4.(:0. 



LONG RED CAYENNE. Fruit brilliant coral red, conical, 

 from three to four inches in length; very productive. 

 (See cut.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



Long 1 Yellow Cayenne. Similar in shape to the Long Red, 

 but of a rich, glossy yellow; both varieties are very orna- 

 mental. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; li lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



CRANBERRY. An interesting variety; fruit resembles in 

 appearance the Cranberry. One of the best pickle sorts. 

 Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 40 cts.; } 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



GIANT EMPEROR. This sort bears scarlet fruit, six 

 inches long and a quarter of an inch thick. Pkt., lo cts.; 

 oz.,40cts.; y lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



Chili. (True) Very piquant and prolific. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; M lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



Cherry Red. An exceedingly ornamental variety ; fruit 

 round, of a rich, glossy, scarlet color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; M lb., $1.2S; lb„ $4.00. 



MONSTROUS, or GROSSUM. A French sort; fruit very 

 large and of irregular share; good for Mangoes. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



OXHEART. Medium size, heart shaped, very productive 

 aud piquant; excellent for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.; H lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



POTATO. 



German, Karlnffel. — French, Pommc de Terre. 



The Potato, like all robust growing vegetables, can be grown 

 with varying success on soils of all kinds, and in all conditions 

 of fertility, but the soil best suited to it is a sandy loam. In all 

 heavy soils it is more subject to disease, and the flavor also is 

 much inferior. In breaking up good pasture land, the decaying 

 sod answers sufficiently well for the fi rst year in lieu of nianui e. 

 Manure is applied either in rows or hills, or broadcast over the 

 hills and plowed in — the latter in most cases being preferable. 

 If the soil is good, but little manure is required. In highly 

 enriched soil the plants are more liable to disease than when 

 grown in soil that is naturally good. The best fertilizers are 

 those of a dry or absorbent nature, as plaster, lime, superphos- 

 phate of lime aud bone dust. For wet soils these are particularly 

 beneficial, as they not only promote growth, but prevent dis- 

 ease. Plant as early in spring as the ground can bo had in fair 

 working order, in hills or ridges about three feet apart, covering 

 in light, warm soils, about four inches deep, but it', cold, wet 

 situations, two and a half or three inches will be sufficient. 



Prices of all Potatoes subject to variation. 

 CHARTER OAK. (See description, page 11.) 1 lb., by 

 mail, 75 cts.; by express or freight, buyer paying charges, 

 peck. $3.00; bush.. $10.0'; bbl., $20.00. 

 PERFECT PEACHBLOW. (See description, page 11 ) 

 1 lb., by mail, 75 cts.; by express or freight, buyer paying 

 charges, peck, $3.00; bush., $10J ! 0; bbl.; $20.00. 

 EMPIRE STATE. (See description, page 12.) Peck, CO cts.; 



bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.00. 

 VANGUARD. The earliest variety. It has been fit to dig 

 never less than ten, and often fourteen days before any 

 other sort had matured. In yield, it is about on a par 

 with other early sorts, while in quality and flavor it is 

 unsurpassed. The skin is the same color as the Early 

 Hose, indented with few and shallow eyes; fle^h white and 

 mealy. (See cut ) Peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1 75; bbl , $f 5 . 

 EARLY MAYFLOWER. Ripens about with the Early 

 Rose., Quality equal to the Snowflake. Tubers are of 

 medium size and uniform; eyes few; flesh white and 

 solid; vines grow strongly, and are of a spreading habit. 

 Peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl, $3.50. 

 PEARL OF SAVOY. (See description, page 12.) Peck, 



CO cts.; bush., $2.00; bbl.. $4.00. 

 CLARKE'S No. 1. Said to be earlier than the Early Rose 

 and very productive. Cooks mealy, flavor excellent. 

 (Seecu'.) Peck. 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $3.50. 

 EARLY SUNRISE. Introduced in 1'83. Very early and 



productive. Peck, 50 cts.; busu., $1.75; bbl , $3.50 

 EARLY MAINE. Claimed to be an earlier and a bet'er 

 cropper than the Early Rose, and smoother and more 

 regular in shape. Peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl , $3.50. 



Montgomery, Ala., July 31st, 1885. 

 1 jrrew Henderson's Early Snowball Cauliflower here this year and they were the finest I ever saw. I had heads weiehing 9 lbs. ^^ 



