PETER HENDERSON & CO -VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TUENIP.- Continued. 



Early Snowball. Small, solid, sweet and crisp, and also of 

 remarkably quick growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



WHITE EGG. Should be sown, in this latitude, between 

 August 10th and '25th. Its shape is nearly oval or egg; 

 flesh very firm and tine grained, thin and perfectly smooth 

 skin, and both flesh and skin are of snowy whiteness. 

 Its flavor is of the very best, mild and sweet, making it 

 particularly desirable for table use, while its attractive 

 appearance is certain to make it one of the most salable 

 Turnips that can be grown for market. (See cut.) Pkt 



5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early variety, 

 globe shaped; heavy cropper; in other respects' similar to 

 the Red Top Strap Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and 

 is rapidly taking the lead of all other varieties of early 

 Turnip for market garden purposes. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 

 10 cts.: y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE. Valuable alike for 

 the table and for stock. Not so early as the flat sorts. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



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 desirable for table 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



LONG WHITE, or COW HORN. Matures very quickly; 

 roots shaped like a earrot, about half of which is formed 

 above ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet, and of 

 excellent quality for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 ', lb.. 25 cts.: lb., 75 cts. 



AMBER GLOBE. In great favor in the South. Attains a 

 large size, flesh solid and sweet ; hardy and a good keeper. 

 Pkt , 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



YELLOW STONE. Bulbs of medium size, very firm, ex- 

 cellent 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., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; '.,1b., 

 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



Yellow Finland. A small early variety: flesh bright yellow; 

 bulbs flat and singularly compressed at bottom; a dis- 

 tinct variety, and excellent for table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.: y lb., 30 cts.; lb., S1.00. 



YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best varieties 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., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



GOLDEN BALL (ROBERTSON'S). Rapid grower, ex- 

 cellent flavor, globe shaped, and of a beautiful bright 

 yellow color; a good keeper, and has no superior for table 

 use. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 

 75 cts. 



Yellow Malta. An early variety, of fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive; good keeper; 

 globe shaped; color pale yellow, with purple top. Very 

 firm in texture, and closely resembling the Ruta Bagas in 

 good keeping qualities ; good either for table or stock. 

 Pkt, 5 cts., oz., 10 cts.: y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Turnips ; 

 roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely under- 

 ground; the rind has a peculiar flavor, and should not be 

 taken off when used; much cultivated in Germany, where 

 it is highly esteemed for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; y lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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

 y lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, or SWEDISH 

 TURNIP. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extensively 

 grown for a farm crop; the roots are close grained, very hard, 

 and will endure a considerable degree of cold without injury. 

 They 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 in the rows. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE TOP). The lead- 

 ing variety ; very hardy and productive ; flesh yellow, 

 solid, sweet, and fine flavored ; equally good for stock or 

 table use ; the principal variety raised by market garden- 

 ers, and the best of all yellow Turnips. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 

 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; y lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Skirvingf'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., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; y lb., 25 

 cts. : lb., 75 cts. 

 SHAMROCK. One of the finest purple top varieties in culti- 

 vation : forms a handsome bulb, with small top and very 

 few leaves; an excellent keeper and good for stock or 

 table use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz , 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 

 75 cts. 



Laingf's Improved. One of the earliest of the Ruta Bagas ; 

 forms a handsome bulb of good quality; keeps well ; good 

 for table use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 cts. ; 

 lb„ 75 cts. 



LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior variety for table 

 or stock ; flesh firm, white and solid ; attains a large size, 

 and has a very rich and sweet flavor: a very popular 

 variety. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; '., lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



English Rape. Not a Ruta Baga, although closely allied; 

 cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for feeding 

 stock : it forms no bulb. X lb., 10 cts. ; lb., 30 cts. 



SWEET, POT, and MEDICINAL HERBS. 



No garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary or 



medicinal purposes, and care should be taken to harvest them 



properly. This should be done on a dry day. just before ihey 



come into 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 (Pimpenella Anisum). Cultivated principally for garnish- 

 ing and seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Balm [Melissa Officinalis). Principally used for making balm 

 tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



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 

 |eaf or two is sometimes introduced into salads. Pkt., 10 

 cts. : oz., 50 cts. 



Bene (Sesamum Orientate). Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. 



Borage (Borago Officinalis). Excellent for bees. Pkt., 6 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts. 



Caraway (Carum Carai). Chiefly cultivated for the seed, 

 which is used in confectionery and medicine ; in spring 

 the under leaves are sometimes put in soups. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts. 



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

 15 cts. 



Catnip (Nepela Cataria). Pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 60 cts. 



Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum). Cultivated for garnishing, 

 but more frequently for its seeds, which are used by con- 

 fectioners. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups and 

 sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 15 cts. 



Fennel (Anethum Fceniculum). The leaves, boiled', enter into 

 many fish sauces, and raw form a beautiful ornament. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Hop Seed (Humulus Nupulus). Pkt.. 25 cts.; oz., $1.50. 



Horehound (Marrubium Vulgare). Principally used for med- 

 icinal purposes. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 60 cts. 



Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers are 

 gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea, and otter 

 purposes. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 



Lavender (Lavandula Spica). A popular aromatic herb. Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). For seasoning. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 



Pot (Origanum Onites). Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz. . 50 cts. 



Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum). Pkt. ,5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. 



Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes ; also given 

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



Saffron (Carthamus Tinclorius). Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



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

 in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; y lb., 

 80 cts. ; lb., S3. 00. 



Savory, Summer (Satueria Horlensis). Used for seasoning. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. 



Sorrel, Broad-leaved Used for salads. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 15 cts. 



Thyme, Broad-leaved English (Thymus Vulgaris). For 

 seasoning, etc. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. ; ?., lb., $1.75. 



Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgaris). Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



Winter Savory. Pkt., 10 cts. 



Wormwood (Artemesia Absyniliium). Used for medicinal pur- 

 poses ; it is also beneficial to poultry, and should be 

 planted in poultry grounds. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



( Prices variable. ) 

 If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb., or 



25 cts. per qt. 

 Canary. Best Sicily (Pltalaris Canariensis). Qt.,15cts.; bush., 



$3.50. 

 Hemp (Canabis Sativa). Qt., 15 cts.; bush., $3.50. 

 Maw (Papaver Rhaias). Lb., 30 cts. 

 Millet (Panicum Miliaceum). Qt., 15 cts. 

 Rape (Brassica Napus). Qt., 30 cts. 

 Mixed Bird Seed. Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $4.00. 

 Mocking 1 Bird Food. 40 cts. per bottle. 



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