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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



LEEK.— Continued. 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. A favorite market variety. 



Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 30 cts.; > 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 

 MUSSELBURGH. Grows (o a large size. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



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

 Large Rouen. A large and excellent variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



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



LETTUCE 



German, Lattich. — French, Laitue. — Spanish, Lechitga. 

 The cultivation of Lettuce is universal by all who have gar- 

 dens, and from its tractable nature and freedom from nearly all 

 insects and diseases, it is manageable in the hands of every one. 

 For main early crop, seed may be sown in the open ground in 

 the middle of September, and transplanted to cold frames as 

 soon as large enough to handle, being wintered over in the same 

 manner as early Cabbage. In dry, well sheltered spots, by cov- 

 ering with leaves or litter, late in the season, Lettuce plants may 

 be saved over the winter without glass covering, in southern 

 parts of the country, without difficulty. The plants for setting 

 out in spring are also sown in cold frames in February, and in 

 hot-beds in March, and by careful covering up at night make 

 plants to set out in April ; but these are never so good as those 

 wintered over. For successive crops, sowings may be made in the 

 open ground as early as spring opens until July, and as the plant 

 is somewhat difficult to transplant in hot weather, the best way is 

 to sow it in drills twelve inches apart, and thin out the plants in 

 the rows so that they will stand eight or ten inches apart. 

 If by mail in quantities nf > ., lb. ami upward, postage must be added 

 at the nite of 16 cents per lb. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. (True.) This variety, prop- 

 erly speaking, does not head, but forms a compact, close 

 mass of leaves.; theearliestand leading market sort. Pkt., 

 5 cts.: oz., 20 cts.; > 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. (See description, page 16.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25cts.; >4 lb., 75 cts.; lb.. $2.50. 



NEW OAK-LEAVED. (See description, page 9.) Pkt., 15 cts. 



GREEN FRINGED. This qrnamehtaf sort is of a very 

 delicate and peculiar shade of greeri.'fhe inner parts of the 

 leaves white, with edges beautifully cut and fringed. It 

 not only furnishes an abundance of. tender leaves- lit for 

 use nearly-all' the summer, but its ornamental character 

 . ,, . makes it yprv desirable for table decoration. Pkt. , 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 ctsJr ■ i lb.. 75ots.; lb., $2.50. 



SALAMANDER. (See description,' ptege 16.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz.T 25 cts.: ', lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER. Like the Salamander, 

 Wis withstands summer heat well, and stands long before 

 ..running to seed. It. is a very distinct sort, making a 

 'large, dense yellow head, very crisp and tender, and ex- 

 cellent in flavor.! Its beautiful yellow heart gives it a very 

 handsome appearance. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 25 ct. K lb., 

 75 cts.; lb.. $2.50. 



Early Prize Head. ^Formsa mammoth plant, in which, even 



the outer leaves' are crisp and tender, and re-nain so 



throughout the season. It is slow to run up to seed, ot 



superb flavor and verv hardv. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.: 



' ylb., fitfets.; lb., $2.00. 



Tennis Ball, Black Seeded. Forms a close, hard head, 

 with a few outer ; leaves ; a favorite forcing variety. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz.. 20 cts., ".,' lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



BLACK SEEDED BUTTER. Similar to Tennis Ball, 

 but larger. Used extensively as an outdoor variety. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; > 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



BOSTON MARKET. Best for early forcing ; grows very 

 compact, and is beautifully white and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; '., lb., 80 els.; lb., $2.50. 



Large India. Withstands summer heat better than most 

 kinds: forms an immense solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; ! 4 lb.. 60 cts.: lb., $2.00. 



LARGE WHITE SUMMER CABBAGE. Excellent for 

 summer ; heads of good size, close and well formed. A 

 fine market variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ii lb., 60 

 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Drumhead, or Malta. Heads very large, crisp, tender, and 

 of good flavor ; one of the best summer varieties. Pkt., 5 

 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00. 



Boston Curled. A variety of superior quality, very symmet- 

 rical and ornamental in growth. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.- 

 > 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



HANSON, Heads green, with white heart. Large size, crisp 

 and tender. Pkt., Sets.: oz.,20cts.; '4lb.,60cts ; lb., $2.00. 



ALL THE YEAR ROUND. A hardy, crisp eating, and 

 compact growing variety, with small, close heads of a 

 dark green color ; an excellent summer Lettuce, and val- 

 uable for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 20 cts.; K lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb $2.00. 



Hardy G*een Winter. One of the best winter varieties ; 

 very hardy ana forms a solid head. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; X ^ , 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Brown Dutch. Very hardy. One of the best for winter use. 



Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; H lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 PARIS WHITE COS. One of the best of the upright 



varieties ; tender and crisp ; should be tied up to ensure 



blanching, Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; > 4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., 



$2.60. 



MARTYNIA. 



The seed pods are used to a considerable extent for pickling, 

 when gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground in. 

 May, and transplant two feet apart. 



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

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



Martynia Prohoscidea. 



$1.00; lb., $3.00. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts,; ii lb., 



MELON, Musk. 



German, Melone. — French, Melon. — Spanish, Melon. 



Melons thrive best in a moderately enriched light soil ; the 

 hills should be from four to six feet apart each way, according 

 to the richness of the soil. If soil is poor or sandy, plant at 

 four feet. Previous to planting, incorporate well with the 

 soil in ea<;h hill a couple of shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted 

 manure : plant twelve or fifteen seeds in each hill early in May, 

 and when well up thin out to three or four of the most promis- 

 ing. Pinch off the leadiag shoots as the growth becomes too 

 luxuriant, and if the fruit sets too numerously, thin out when 

 young, which will increase the size of those remaining and 

 cause them. to ripen quicker. Melons may also be forced under 

 glass, like Cucumbers, but it is not often done in this country, 

 for the reason that they can be grown and shipped so easily in 

 I the Southern States. 



If by mail in quantities of ' 4 lb. and ttpward, postage must be added 

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



- See '.'. Prizes for Specimen Vegetables," in Introductory. 



California .Nectar. . {See cut.) One' of the -most deliriously 

 flavored of melons:' It is of very fair productiveness, 

 .i medium early, and attains a good size, often 12 lbs. and 

 over. The flesh is very thick, sweet and juicy, and of un- 

 surpassed flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ' 4 lb., $1.25; 

 lb., $4.00. 



Improved Christiana. A very early variety of peculiar 

 flavor relished by many people, although its chief claim 

 to cultivation would generally be considered its extreme 

 earliness. Flesh bright orange. Pki.', 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 ' 4 lb., 60 ct?.; lb., $2.00. 



Montreal Market. (See description, page 16.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; M lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. (S<>e cut.) 



GREEN CITRON. (See cut.) Fruit medium size, deeply 

 netted ; shape nearly round, from six to eight inches in 

 diameter ; flesh green, and of rich, delicious flavor. Pkt, 

 5 cts. ; OZ,, 15 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb.. $1.50. 



NUTMEG. Fruit nutmeg shape ; skin deep green, finery 

 netted; greenish yellow, rich and sugary. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

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



SKILLMAN'S NETTED. 'Form ronndishoval ; flesh deep 

 green, sweet and richly perfumed; an early and delicious 

 variety. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; > 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



HACKENSACK. (See desciiption, page 16.) Pkt, 5 cts.; 

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



SURPRISE. This sort has a thin cream colored skin, and 

 thick salmon cblored flesh ; is an early variety, of delicious 

 flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; (i'lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.76. 



BAY VTEW. (See cut.) A large, prolific and fine flavored 

 green-fleshed Melon of recent introduction, and from all 

 reports of great value, and likely to become a standard 

 sort. It is stated that with ordinary cultivation this 

 variety has produced Melons weighing from 10 to 15 lbs. 

 Pkt.. f> cts.: oz., 20 cts.; }i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



NETTED GEM. (See description, page 16.) Pkt, 10 cts.; 

 oz.. 25 cts.; '„' lb-, 75 cts.; lb., $2!50. 



CASABA. A large variety of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; )i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Ward's Nectar. A green fleshed variety of fine quality, 

 being exceedingly sweet, rich and delicious. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; i£lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



White Japan, An early, medium sized, roundish variety; 

 skin cream white and fine flavored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

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



JENNY LIND. An early variety, of small size, but excellent 

 flavor. Pkt, 5 cts.; qz., 15 cts.; > 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Large Yellow Cantaloupe, Flesh reddish orange, sweet 

 and of good flavor, an early and productive variety. Pkt. , 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; J£ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Large Yellow Musk. A very large variety, deeply ribbed 

 and thickly netted ; flesh salmon yellow, thick and sweet. 

 Used in the green state for " Mangoes." Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; X lb-, 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



T7 i'TN . , .inn Altox. III., July 18th, lh8t. 



your ru-st ot All Peas m my tests were found to be eight days earlier than any early kind I had, and proved an enormous yielder. 



J. S. BROWNE. 



