PETER HENDERSON & CO. -VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 9 



HENDERSON SUGAR CORN. 



(See colored plate.) 



While our colored plate illustrates the shape of the ear of this new variety of sugar corn, it scarcely conveys the 

 true color, which has been difficult for the artist to catch. Our sketch was made while the corn was in a cured state. 

 In the green or fresh condition, when ready for the table, the grains of this variety are always pure white and of 

 remarkably sweet and rich flavor. The " Henderson " ripens about ten days earlier than the Stowell's Evergreen, 

 and from our experience with it, we are certain that it will prove to be one of the most valuable sorts for canning 

 purposes or for market that can be grown. Our illustration is only about three-fourths the natural size of the ears, 

 which are always straight and very uniform in size. The kernels are of large size, and, as before said, of the finest 

 flavor. 15 cts. per packet ; 40 cts. per qt. ; $2.75 per peck. 



OLD COLONY SWEET CORN. 



An exceedingly sweet and wonderfully productive variety, averaging three ears on every stalk. The ears are 

 of large size and always well filled. It ripens about the same time as Moore's Concord, perhaps a little later. Its 

 distinctive value lies, however, in its sugary and tender flavor. 



25 cts. per qt. ; $1.75 per peck. 



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Field Corn properly belongs in this Catalogue under the head of "Farm Seeds," but we describe here the 

 varieties mentioned below because we have illustrated two of them in colored plate for 1885. 



(Add thirty cents per quart to these prices for postage.) 



GOLDEN DEW-DROP. 



(See colored plate.) 

 Our portrayal of this in colored plate is almost an exact reproduction, both as to size and color. The Golden 

 Dew-drop is a most reliable sort for northern planting, as it grows quickly and matures early. It is what is known 

 as a flint variety, is eight-rowed,, looks a little like the Canada Yellow, but the grain is brighter in color. As a rule, 

 the flint varieties are not as good yielders as the dent sorts, but the Golden Dew-drop produces two and three ears to 

 the stalk. The stalks will average six feet in height. As will be seen, the grains are of good size, while the cob is 

 small and white. 15 cts. per qt. ; 75 cts. per peck ; $2.50 per bushel. 



QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE. 



(See colored plate.) 



One of the most valuable and reliable varieties of dent corn that we know of. The specimen shown in our 

 plate is a fair average sized ear. The stalk usually attains a height of from six to seven feet, bearing one or two 

 good ears of from fourteen to sixteen rows each. In this latitude it has matured a full crop in less than ninety days. 



15 cts. per qt. ; 60 cts. per peck ; $2.00 per bushel. 



GOLDEN BEAUTY. 



We offered this new variety for the first time last season and we are pleased to say that all the reports we have 

 had in regard to it fully sustain the claims with which it was put forth. To those who have never seen it we would 

 say, that it is certainly one of the mosi beautiful varieties of field corn ever cultivated. The ears are of perfect 

 shape, with from ten to sixteen straight rows of bright golden grains of the largest size, which are filled out to the 

 extreme end of the cob. Its richness of color and fine quality make it very superior for grinding into meal. The 



grains are not of the hard, flinty type. Neither are they so soft as 

 to be shriveled, as in the Golden Dent. It is easily shelled, and is in 

 every respect seemingly a perfect type. It is a vigorous grower, at- 

 taining from eight to ten feet in height, and each stalk produces 

 from one to two ears. Matures as early as most varieties of Golden 

 Dent, and surpasses all in size, appearance and productiveness. It 

 has produced one hundred bushels of shelled corn per acre under 

 ordinary culture ih Pennsylvania. 



20 cts. per qt. ; 75 cts. per peck ; $2.50 per bushel. 



NEW LETTUCE, OAK-LEAVED. 



A most distinct and beautiful new variety of Lettuce, offered 

 for sale this season for the first time. The illustration will show 

 the peculiar outline of the leaves, which are shaped like those of 

 the oak. The heads are compact, crisp and tender, and it is 

 largely free from that bitter taste peculiar to so many kinds of 

 lettuce. It is claimed also that it is very slow in running to seed, 

 which, if true, will prove a valuable characteristic. 

 IK cts. per packet; $2.00 per oz. 



OAK-LEAVED LETTUCE. J f f I *■ 1 



I want to say a good word for your Scaly Bark Water Melon, 

 much praised Cnban Queen. 



Beklin, Md., Sept. 15th, 1883. 

 It is far ahead in earliness, solidity, eating and keeping qualities to the 



P. 0. SQUIRES. 



