PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MELON, Water. 



German, Wasser-Melone. 



-French, Melon d'Eau.- 

 Sandia. 



•Spanish, 



Water Melons require a rich, though rather sandy soil for 

 best development, and thrive best in warm latitudes, growing 

 best in the Southern or Southwestern States. Cultivate exactly 

 as for Musk Melons, except that the hills should be just double 

 the distance apart, namely, eight and ten feet. 

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

 added at Vie rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 See "Prizes for Specimen Vegetables," in Introductory. 



PRIDE OP GEORGIA. (See description, page 10.) Pkt, 



25 cts.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 

 , Mountain Sprout. Fruit of the largest size, longish oval; 

 •:;'■■' skin dark green, 'marbled with lighter shades, red fleshed, 

 : of excellent quality. Pkt., 6 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; %, lb., 40 



cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 MOUNTAIN SWEET. Fruit oblong, dark green, rind thin, 



flesh red, solid, and very sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



} 4 ' lb.. 40 cts.; lb , $1.25. 

 PHINNEY'S EARLY. Flesh deep red, of very superior 



quality; early and productive; a valuable market variety. 



Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 SCALY BARE WATER MELON. (See description, page 



17.) Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 25 cts.; %, lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 KOLB'S GEM. (See description, page 10.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



30 cts.; M lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 

 Black Spanish. Fruit of large size, almost round; skin dark 



green, flesh red, sweet and delicious. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 



cts.r-y lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 ICE CREAM (White Seeded.) (True.) Fruit of medium 



size, nearly round, skin pale green, rind very thin, flesh 



scarlet, solid, crisp and delicious. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



■X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 TRUE GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE, or GYPSY. 



Fruit large, oblong, striped ; flesh red, of fine quality. 



An excellent variety for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



K lb. ,40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 THE " BOSS." Oblong in shape, and of nearly the same 



diameter throughout. Skin very dark green. Flesh deep 



scarlet, and of unusually rich flavor. Early, heavy, ipr,p-, 



ductive, and a good shipper. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



MVo., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 DARE ICING, or ICE RIND. There are two distinct 

 n types of this Melon, of which the one we offer and show' 

 1 elsewhere is known as the Dark Icing. It is a very solid 



sort with a thin rind, and possesses a most delicious 



flavor. ' (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; 

 - lb;, $1.25. ■ <H \ 



CALIFORNIA, or IMPROVED ODELLA. One of the 



best sorts' for shipping purposes. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 : oz., 15 cts.; H lb.. 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. .] ' 



CUBAN QUEEN. The markings of light and dark green are 



regular and distinct. The quality is equal to the best of 



any of the sorts, while its solidity is so marked that it will 



weigh at least one-third more than melons of the same 



size of other varieties, specimens often attaining a weight 



of 80 lbs. and upward. (See cut.) Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



Jilb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Sculptured Seeded Japan. A new and very early variety, 



of fine flavor; flesh cream color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; 



%, lb.,. 40. cts.; lb., $1.50. , 



Orange. So' called from its peculiarity of the rind separating 



from the flesh when fully ripe; flesh red, tender and 



sweet, of medium quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; X lb., 



40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Citron. A round, handsome fruit, of small size ; used in 



making of sweetmeats and preserves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



15 cts.; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



MUSTARD. 



German, Senf— French, Moutarde.— Spanish, Mostaza;. 



A pungent salad, used sometimes with Cress. Sow thickly In 

 rows, and cut when about two inches high ; for use during 

 winter it may be sown at intervals in boxes, in the green-house 

 or in a frame. For a crop of seeds sow in April, in drills a foot 

 apart, and thin out moderately when about three inches high. 

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

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



WHITE LONDON. Best for salads. Oz., 5 cts.; Ja" lb., 15 



cts.; lb., 40 cts. 

 Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor than the white. 



Oz., 5 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 

 New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White 



Mustard: stems more succulent, of a deeper green ; flavor 



pleasantly sweet and pungent. Oz., 10 cts.; hi lb., 35 cts.- 



lb., $1.25. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



For simple and yet full directions for the cultivation of the 

 Mushroom, please refer to Mr. Henderson's books. "Gardening 

 for Pleasure," or " Hand-book of Plants." The spawn we offer is 

 specially made for us three or four times each season, and is 

 always fresh and in proper condition for planting. 



English. Per pound, 15 cts.; eight pounds, $1.00; by maiL 



35 cts. per pound. 

 French, in boxes of 2 lbs., 75 cts. ; if by mail, $1.10. 



NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. 



The seeds, while young and succulent, are pickled and used 

 as capers. The plants are also hignly ornamental; the tall 

 variety makes an excellent screen or covering for unsightly 

 places in the garden. 



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

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



Tall Nasturtium. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ' 4 lb., 60 cts.: 



lb., $2.00. 

 Dwarf Nasturtium. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 30 cts.; M lb., $1.00; 



lb., $3.00. 



OKRA. or GUMBO. 



German, Essbarer. — French, (xomoo.-^Spanish. Quibombo. 



This vegetable is extensively grown in the Southern States. 

 Its long pods, when young, are lised in soups, stews, etc., and 

 are believed to be very nutritious. It is of the easiest culture, 

 and grows freely, bearing abundantly in any garden soil. It is 

 sown at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in drills two 

 inches deep, setting the plants from two to three feet apart. 



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

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



NEW DWARF PROLIFIC. A very early variety, with 

 long, green, slender pods. "Very dwarf and productive. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz^O cts.; l 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



DWARF WHITEt ,Pkt„ 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; K lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., $1.25. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Early and productive. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.: lb., $1.2&% 

 Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.'i' ! 15 cts.; 



" %, lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25-. 

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German, Zwiebel. 



ONION. 



-French, Oignon. — Spanish, Cebolla. 



The- Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich, loamy soil, and, 

 unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when cultivated on the 

 same ground for successive years. 'V The best culture requires 

 that the ground should be deeply trenched and manured the 

 previous autumn, and laid up in ridges during the winter to 

 pulverize. As early in the spring as the ground is in workin" 

 order, commence operations by leveling the ground with a rakeT 

 and tread it firmly; sow thinly in drills about a quarter of an 

 inch deep and one foot apart; cover with fine soil, and press 

 down with the back of a spade or a light roller. When the 

 young plants are strong enough, thin gradually so that thev 

 stand three or four inches apart. Keep the surface of the 

 ground open and free from weeds by frequent hoeing, taking 

 care not to stir the soil too deeply, or to collect it about the 

 growing bulbs. 



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

 . , added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



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



When large quantities of Onion Seed are wanted, always write for 

 special prices. 



EXTRA EARLY RED. This variety ripens about ten days 

 earlier than the Large Wethersfleld, and is rather smaller 

 in size, but close grained and heavy. (See cut;) Pkt. 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4" lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. The staple variety of 

 the Eastern onion growers; of large size, deep in color, 

 and an exceHent keeper. (See cut!) Pkt., 5 cte.; oz. 15 

 cts.; X lb.. 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 



YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. An excellent variety, mild 

 flavored and very productive; ripens early, and a good 

 keeper. (Seecut.) Pkt, Sets.; oz.. lOcts.; ,V lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Dutch, or Strashurg. (See cut.) One of the oldest 

 varieties, the " Silver Skin " of the Eastern States, a good 

 keeper, and well flavored. Pkt, 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.: ^'lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Henderson's Early Summer Cabbage is ahead of all other kinds with me. 



_..,,, Nantucket, Mass., February 7th, ltf* 



1 shall plant no other for early this spring. 



G R. OHAPr 



