PETER HENDERSON & CO.-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TOMATO —Continued. 



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

 at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



See " Prizes for Specimen Vegetables," in Introductory. 



THE CABDINAL. (See description, page 20.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 40 cts.: M lb., $1.25: lb.. $4.00. 



LIVINGSTONE'S FAVORITE. 'See description, page 20.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; y lb., $1.25: lb.. 4.00. 



MAYFLOWER. (See description, page 20.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 eta.; MVa., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



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. As it is very solid, 

 and has a tough skin, it will be found very valuable for 

 shipping purpose, and it has the further merit of ripen- 

 ing all over and through at the same time. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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



ACME. This Tomato is one of the earliest and handsomest' 

 varieties ever introduced. The ' fruit is of medium sizie, 

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

 great bearer. Color quite distinct, being crimson with a 

 pinkish tinge. Pkt, 10'ets.;' oz., 30 c'ts.; '4 lb. , $1.00; lb., 

 $3.50. 



PARAGON. The description of the Acihe will answer for 

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

 of a bright, glossy crimson, entirely free from the pink- 

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

 $3-50. . 



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

 of the bestTomatoes. 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 

 year for seed. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; U lb., $1.00; lb., 

 $3.50. 



TROPHY, EXTRA SELECTED. . Saved only from speci- 

 mens of perfect form, weighing from 16 io 24 ounces. Pkt., 

 15 cts.; pz., 50 cts.; %, lb., $1.50. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Quite an early variety, attaining a large 

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

 resembling Acme, but larger and less liable to rot. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



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

 size, very uniform in shape. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 

 %. lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



GENERAL GRANT. A very superior variety; fruit large, 

 of good quality, and ripens rapidly and thoroughlv. Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb . $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



HATHAWAY'S EXCELSIOR. Early, of medium size, 

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

 oz., 30 cts.; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



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

 symmetrical in shape. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. ; '4 lb.", 

 $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



QUEEN. A variety that has been specially recommended to 

 us for canning, and v hicli is grown around Baltimore for 

 this purpose ; fruit somewhat resembles the Trophv in ap- 

 pearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,30cts.; V lb., $1.00; lb., 

 $3.50. 



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

 and in color somewhat resembling the Acme. This va- 

 riety is very highly spoken of in England. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 

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



GOLDEN TROPHY. Identical in form and size with the 

 well known Trophy, but in color a beautiful canary yel- 

 low, sometimes streaked lightly with red. Well suited 

 for preserving as well as for table. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 

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



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

 dium 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.lOcts.; oz.,30cts.; 

 X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



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

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

 g66d late sort Pkt., 10 eta.: oz., 30 cts.; y-i lb., $1.00; lb., 

 $3.50. 



Large Yellow. Similar in all respects to the large, smooth 

 red, except in color, which is of a bright vellow. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb , $1.00; lb., $3.50. " 



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

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



Yellow Plum. A beautiful variety, used principally for 

 pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 30 cts.; }i 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 pleasant, 



strawberry like flavor, and is esteemed by many. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



TURNIP. 



German, Steckrube. — French, -ZVfawi.— Spanish, Ndbo 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 maybe 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, , V , 



If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upward) postage must bemadded: "1 

 at the rate of 16 cts. p>ei -lb. >•< • < : • 



See "Prizes for Specimen Vegetables," in Introductory. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. (See description, page 8.) 'Oz.,' " 

 locts.; >_, lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50'.' ' 



SNOW-WHITE OLIVE SHAPED. ' (See description, page 

 20.) Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 25 c.ts.; J 4 '.Ib., .75 cts.; lb,,. §2.50. • .',' 



WHITE GEM. An early garden Variety, clear white iu e'oiqj", 

 globe shaped, medium' size, delicate flavor, and quick 

 growth'. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; fcj lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.66'. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MUNICH. This occu- 

 pies the same place among Turnips, that the Egyptian 

 variety does among the Beet family — that of being earliest 

 of all. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.: U lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.'. 



RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Bapid grower and mild flavor; . , 

 the most popular variety for early use, either for the. table 

 or stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; > 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb'., .75 

 cts. 



Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the preceding only 

 in color. Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; )i lb., 25 cts.; lb., .75 

 cts. 



Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety, resem- 

 bling White Strap Leaf, the best variety for spring sowing. 

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



WHITE EGG. Belongs to the class of quick growing Fall 

 Turnips, and for this purpose should be sown, in this lati- 

 tude, between August 10th and 25th. Its shape is nearly 

 oval or egg, as its name would indicate; flesh very firm and 

 finegrained, thin and perfectly smooth skin, andbothflesh 

 and skin are of snowy whiteness. Its flavor is of the yei'y 

 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, Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; > 4 lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. An early variety, 

 globe shaped; heavy cropper; in other respects similar to 

 the Bed 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.; >4 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.; H lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



LONG WHITE, OR COW HORN. Matures very quickly, 

 roots shaped like a carrot, 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.; 

 > 4 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., l6 cts. J }i lb., 

 25 cts. ; 11)., 75 cts. 



Yellow Finland. A small early variety; flesh, brightyellow; 

 bulbs flat and singularly compressed at bottom; a dis- 

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

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



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 ; ,? 4 lb., 25 cts ; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



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

 cellent flavor, globe shaped, and of a beautiful bright 

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

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



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

 oz., 10 cts.; ] 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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