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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



TOMATO. 



German, Liebesapfel. — French, Tomate. — Spanish, Tomate. 



This vegetable is now perhaps one of the most important of all 

 garden products. The seed should be sown in a hot-bed, green- 

 house, or inside the window or sitting-room, where a night 

 temperature of not less than 60 degrees is kept, about the first 

 week in March, in drills five inches apart and half an inch deep, or 

 broadcast if desired. When the plants are about two inches high 

 they should be set out in boxes three inches deep, four or five 

 inches apart, in same temperature, or removed into small pots, 

 allowing a single plant to a pot. They are sometimes trans- 

 planted a second time into larger pots, by which process the 

 plants are rendered more sturdy and branching. About the 

 middle of May, in this latitude, the plants may be set in the 

 open ground. They are planted for early crops on light, sandy 

 soil, at a distance of three feet apart, in hills in which a good 

 shovelful of rotted manure has been mixed. On heavy soils. 

 which are not suited for an early crop, they should be planted 

 four feet apart. Water freely at the time of transplanting, and 

 shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established. 

 Sufficient plants for a small garden may be started by sowing a 

 few seeds in a shallow box or flower pot, and placing it in a 

 sunny window of room or kitchen. Tomatoes will always pro- 

 duce greater crops and be of better flavor when staked up, or 

 when trained against walls or fences. 



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

 added at the rate of 16 els. per lb. 



For the best five specimens of The Mlkado Tomato sent us in 

 1836, $10,110. See conditions, page 20. 



THE MIKADO. (See description, page 13.) Pkt., 25 cts. ; 5 

 pkts. for $1.00 ; $2.00 per oz. 



THE CARDINAL. Color brilliant cardinal red when ripe, 

 appearing as if varnished, flesh almost of as bright a 

 color. In shape almost round, solid, and with very few 

 seeds. Qualitv first-class. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; % 

 lb.. 80 cts. ; lb", $3.00. 



LIVINGSTONE'S FAVORITE. Is one of the largest 

 and most perfect shaped varieties in cultivation. Ripens 

 evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the 

 season. It is very prolific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and 

 bears shipping long distances. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; 

 '., lb.. 80 cts. ; lb.. $3.00. 



MAYFLOWER. This is perhaps the earliest large tomato 

 grown. The shape is perfectly globular, slightly flattened 

 and perfectly smooth. Of a glossy red color, and ripens 

 perfectly and evenly close up lo the stem. It is a large 

 yielder, and its shipping qualities are excellent. Pkt., 10 

 cts. : oz., 25 cts. ; >., lb.. 80 cts. ; lb., $3.00. 



PERFECTION. The fruit is larger in size than the Acme, 

 and a little smaller than the Paragon ; color, blood red ; 

 it is as early as the Canada Victor (one of the first to 

 ripen), almost round in shape, perfectly smooth and very 

 solid, of the best quality, enormously productive, bearing 

 all through the season until frost. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 

 Cts. ; '.; lb.. 80 cts. ; lb., $3 00. 



ACME. This Tomato is one of the earliest and handsomest 

 varieties ever introduced. The frnit is of medium size, 

 perfectly smooth and regular in shape, very solid, and a 

 great bearer. Color quite distinct, being crimson with a 

 pinkish tinge. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,25cts. ; ' 4 lb., 80 cts. ; 

 lb.. $3.00. 



PARAGON. The description of the Acme will answer for 

 this in all respects, except that in the Paragon the color is 

 of a bright, glossy crimson, entirely free from the pinkish 

 tinge characteristic of the Acme, and for this reason it 

 will, in some sections, be considered more desirable as a 

 market sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; '.i lb., 80 cts.; 

 lb.. $3.00. 



THE TROPHY. This, when well grown, is without doubt one 

 of the best Tomatoes. It is unsurpassed in size, in flavor, 

 in productiveness, and in every other desirable quality. 

 Our seed is carefully grown for us, and is saved only 

 from perfect specimens, the finest fruits being selected 

 each vear lor seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz , 25 cts.; ' 4 lb., 80 cts.; 

 lb., $3.00. 



TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED. Saved only from speci- 

 mens of perfect form, weighing from 16 to 24 ounces. 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ' 4 lb., $1.25. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Quite an early variety, attaining a large 

 size, perfectly smooth, and of a bright pink colnr, closely 

 resembling Acme, but larger and less liable to rot. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; > 4 ll>.. 80 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



The Conqueror. One of the earliest varieties; fruit of good 

 size, verv uniform in shape. Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 25 cts.; 

 ' 4 lb., 80"cts.: lb., $3.00. 



GENERAL GRANT. A very superior variety; fruit large, 

 of good qualitv, and ripens rapidly and thoroughly. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz„ 25 cts.; ', lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.oo. 



HATHAWAY'S EXCELSIOR. Early, of medium size, 

 smooth, very solid, and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; ' 4 lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



CANADA VICTOR. One of the earliest, of medium size, 

 very symmetrical in shape. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

 ■ 4 lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.00. . 



QUEEN. A variety that has been specially recommended to 

 us for canning, and which is grown around Baltimore for 

 this purpose; fruit somewhat resembles the Trophy in 

 appearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ' 4 lb., 80 cts.; 

 lb.. $3.00. 



VICK'S CRITERION. Fruit medium size, plum shape, 

 and in color somewhat resembling the Acme. This 

 variety is very highly spoken of in England. Pkt., 10 cts.: 

 oz., 25 cts.; H lb., 80 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



GOLDEN TROPHY. Identical in form and size with the 

 well known Trophy, but in color a beautiful canary 

 yellow, sometimes streaked lightly with red. Well suited 

 for preserving as well as for table. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 40 cts.; Vi lb.. $1.25; lb., S4.00. 



ISLAND BEAUTY. The fruit of this is very large, of 

 medium earliness, resembling the Trophy in appearance; 

 and is produced in clusters of about ten fine formed 

 fruits in one bunch. Color a deep crimson. Is a very 

 prolific bearer and the quality of the very best. Pkt. , 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 25 cts.; '., lb., 80 cts.: lb.. $3.00. 



Feejee Island (Lester's Perfected). Fruit very large, 

 light red or pinkish color, very solid, and well flavored; a 

 good late sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; )i lb., 80 cts.; 

 lb., $3.00. 



Pear Shaped. Used for preserving and pickling. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ' 4 lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Plum. A beautiful variety, used principallv for 

 pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ' 4 lb., $1.00. 



Red Cherry. A small early variety, size and shape of a 

 cherry; for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., $1.00. 



Greengage. Resembling a yellow plum in shape and color; 

 excellent for preserving. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Strawberry, or Winter Cherry. The fruit has a pleas- 

 ant, strawberry-like flavor, and is esteemed by many. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



TURNIP. 



German, Steek-rube. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Nabo Coman. 



Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or gravelly 

 soil ; commence sowing the earliest varieties in April in drills, 

 from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out early to six or 

 nine inches in the rows. For a succession, sow at intervals of a 

 fortnight, until the last week in July, from which time until 

 the end of August sowings may be made for the fall and main 

 crops. Turnips may be preserved until spring by cutting off 

 the tops about one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar 

 or cool shed during winter, covering the roots with dry sand; 

 they should be harvested before severe frosts set in, for. though 

 comparatively hardy, few of the varieties will survive the win- 

 ters of the Northern States in the open ground. 

 If by mail in quantities of '., lb. and upviard, postage must be 

 added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



For the best formed and heaviest Turnips of the following 



varieties sent to us in 1886 : 



Best 5 Purple Top White Globe $10.00 



Best 5 Improved American Huta Baga 10.00 



For conditions, see page 20. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. An early strap-leavel variety, 

 coming into use before any other sort, being a week or 

 ten days earlier than the ordinary early sorts. It is almost 

 as early as the Purple Top Munich, but unlike that 

 variety, which soon gets hot and bitter, this sort retains 

 its good qualities, and remains a long time fit for use. 

 The bulbs are white, with a purple top, round, flattened 

 and solid, with a very slender tap root; flesh pure white, 

 sweet and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; l 4 lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb.. $1.ijii. 



SNOW-WHITE OLIVE SHAPED. A new white variety 

 which possesses the distinction of being exceedingly early, 

 and of remarkably fine quality. Unsurpassed for table 

 n«e. Pkt. Sets ; oz., 15 cts.; ' 4 lb.. 5u cts.; lb., $1.50. 



WHITE GEM. An early garden variety, clear white in color; 

 globe shaped, medium size, delicate flavor, and quick 

 growth. Pkt.. 5 cts.: oz.. 10 cts.: ^ lb.. 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MUNICH. This occu- 

 pies the same place among Turnips that the Egyptian 

 variety doesam<>ng the Beet familv — that of being earliest 

 of all." (See cut.) Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Rapid grower and of mild 

 flavor; the most popular variety for early use, either 

 for the table or stock. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the preceding 

 only in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ' 4 ' lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb.. 75 cts. 



Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety, resembling 

 White Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 

 (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; > 4 lb., 25 cts ; lb., 7.5 cts. 



Have been selling Essex Hybrid Squash since July 20th. 

 ing from 8 lbs. to 15 lbs. each. 



New Castle. Pa., Aus- 8th, 18S5. 

 In our markets it is considered the best squash that prows. Had them weigh- 



B. F. GOOD. 



