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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



TURNIP.— Continued. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive; good keeper; 

 globe Bhaped; 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.; > 4 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.; ? 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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

 % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



RUTA BAGA, 



RUSSIAN, 

 TURNIP. 



or SWEDISH 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is extensively 

 grown for a farm crop; the roots are close grai ed, 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 

 gardeners, and the best of all yellow Turnips. {See cut.) 

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

 Skirving'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.; ' 4 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.; M lb., 25 cts.; lb., 

 75 cts. 

 Laing'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.; ,' 4 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.; > 4 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. .' 4 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 they 

 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. Hie 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 

 tie shoots are the parts gathered, and are used for highly 

 seasoned dishes, as well as in soups, stews and sauces ; a 

 leaf 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, 5 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., lS^cts. 



Castor ©il Plant (Ricinus Communis). Pkt., i cts.; or.,. 

 .15 cts. 



Catnip (JVepeta 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. 



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

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

 15 cts. 



Fennel {Anethum Fosnicvlum). The leaves, boiled, enter into- 

 lnany fish sauces, ami raw, form a beautiful ornament. 

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



Hop Seed i Hamulus 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 other 

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



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

 lOots.: oz., 40 cts. 



Marjoram, Sweet Origanum Majorana). For seasoning. 

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



Pot (Origanum Onites). Pkt.. Id its.; oz. : 50 cts. 



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



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 Carlhamus Tinctorius). : Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



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

 in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; lb., $3.00. 



Savory, Summer (Salueria Hortensis). 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.; ' 4 lb., $1.75. 



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



Winter Savory. Pkt.. 10 cts. 



Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medicinal pur- 

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

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





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FRUIT SEEDS. 



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

 25 cts. per qt. 



Apple Seed. 40 cts. per qt.; $10.00 per bush. 

 Cherry Pits, Mahaleb. 50 cts. per lb. 

 Currant, Red. 15 cts. per pkt; 50 cts. per oz. 



White. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz. 



" Black. 16 cts. per pkt. : 50 cts. per oz. 



Gooseberry, Red. 25 cts. per pkt; $1.50 per oz. 



Yellow. 25 cts. per pkt; $1.50 per oz. 

 Green. 25 cts. per pkt. ; $1.50 per oz. 

 Pear Seed. 25 cts. per oz.; $2.50 per lb. 

 Quince Seed. 25 cts. per oz. : $2.50 per lb. 

 Raspberry Seed. 15 cts. per pkt; 75 cts. per oz. 

 Strawberry Seed. 25 cts. per pkt. ; $1.00 per oz. 

 " Red Alpine. 15 cts. per pkt. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Prices .variable. ) ■ 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate e>f 16 cts. per lb., w 

 25 cts. p'er qt. 



Canary. Best Sicily (Phalaris Camriensis). Qt., 20 cts. ; bush., 



$4.00. 

 Hemp (Canabis Sativa). Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $3.00. 

 Maw (Papaver Rhaias). Lbl, . SOjcW .'. 

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

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

 Mixed Bird Seed. Qt.,20 'cts.; trash., $4.00. 

 Mocking Bird Food. 40 cts. per bottle. 



You can obtain a perfect Lawn in ninety days from the time of sowing with Hendersons " Central Park " Lawn Seed. 



