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PETE$ HEflDEHSON 8t CO., JiUW YO^K-— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



PARSNIR. 



German, Pastinake. — French, Panais. — Spanish, Pastinaca. 

 1 oz. per 200 feet of drill ; 5 to 6 lbs. in drills for an acre. 



8ow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch 

 deep. When well np, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they are im- 

 proved by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in 

 the ground till spring, to be dug as required. 



HENDERSON'S HOLLOW CROWNED. We believe this is the finest stock of 

 Parsnip that can be procured. The roots run of uniform size, and are smooth. 

 The growing taste for this delicious vegetable will make this improved strain 

 particularly desirable. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb-> 60c. lb. 

 Long Smooth. A fine flavored variety. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb-> 55c. lb- 

 Early Round. An early variety, but of small size. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 

 75c. lb. 



PARSLEY. 



German, Petersilie. — French, Persil. — Spanish, Peregil. 

 1 oz.for 150 feet of drill. 



Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks 

 elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously 

 Boaking the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch 

 deep. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes 

 and kept in the house for convenient use during the winter. 



CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped and 



curled. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. % lb., $1.00 lb. 

 Pern-Leaved. A very beautiful variety ; very valuable for table decoration. 5c. 



pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. J4 lb., $1.00 lb. 

 Plain. The leaves of this sort are plain ; it is hardier than the curled variety. 



5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 80c. lb. 

 Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy-rooted kind ; the roots used for flavoring 



soups. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. Vlb., $1.00 lb. 

 HENDERSON'S EMERALD. Distinct in appearance from any of the other 



varieties, being of a lighter and more brilliant shade of green. The plant is of 



dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut and very curly. 



To growers for the market as well as for private 



gardens we commend this sort. (See cut.) 5c. 



pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 

 EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A flue dwarf 



variety, beautifully curled ; excellent for gar- 

 nishing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 



German, Pfeffer. — French, Piment. — Spanish, 



Pimiento. 



Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in 

 April, and transplant to the open ground when the 

 weather is favorable. They 3hould be planted iu warm, 

 mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may 

 also be sown in the open ground when the danger of 

 frost is past. 



I - "* ^L. I""' P^ t_ PX — Continued. 



HENDERSON'S EJIEBALD PARSLEY. 



COUNTY FAIR. It is undoubtedly the best 

 of all horn-shaped Peppers, which, as a rule, 

 are hot and biting, but the County Fair is 

 particularly sweet and mild, being thicker 

 in flesh than any other sortand enormously 

 productive. This variety has been grown on 

 a large scale for several years by one of the 

 most practical and intelligent of New Jer- 

 sey's farmers, and although we have tried 

 all others, we know of no pepper to equal 

 in quality and productiveness the County 

 Fair. It is strikingly handsome, of medium 

 size, very solid and " meaty," and of sweet, 

 sprightly flavor, entirely free from any bit- 

 ing or burning taste. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 50c. oz., $1.75 34 lb. 

 CARDINAL. A very distinct variety, growing from 5 to 6 inches in length, being 

 about an inch broad at the top and tapering to a point. This Pepper is slightly 

 scimiter-shaped, and is a glossy bright red color. Very sweet and thick-fleshed. 

 5c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.25 y A lb. 

 RED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili Eed, bearing a profusion of red clusters 

 of very thin pungent peppers in an upright position. It forms a small, com- 

 pact plant about a foot high. A single plant has been known to produce as many 

 as a thousand peppers. 10c. pkt.. 30c. oz., $1.00 34 lb- 

 SWEET MOUNTAIN, or MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, but larger 

 and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed pickles, "Mangoes." 5c. pkt., 25c. 

 oz., 75c. 3-4 lb., $2.50 lb. 

 LONG RED CAYENNE. The variety of commerce. Pods small, cone-shaped ; 

 scarlet red when ripe. Quite a late variety ; the pods are as frequently used 

 for pickling green as when ripe. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb-i $2.50 lb. 

 CHILI. Very small and prolific ; generally used for making pepper sauce. 5c. 



pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb. 

 RUBY KING. (See cut.) An exceedingly large and handsome Pepper of mild 

 flavor ; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from ±y 2 to 6 ins. long by 9 to 12 ins. 

 in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar like 

 tomatoes and cucumbers. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 J4 lb., $3.50 lb. 

 CHERRY RED. Fruit round, of a rich scarlet color. 5c. pkt.. 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb. 

 LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of mild flavor, a favorite for 

 pickling and for use in the natural state. 5c. pkt., 25c oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 

 GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but of more 

 delicate flavor; color, yellow. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.50 lb. 

 For Pepper Plants, seepage 152. 



If any of the above Seeds are desired by mailing lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb.; packets, ounces and 34 lbs. mailed free. 



PEPPER, "COUNTY FAIR. 



Read the story on page 5 of our great exhibits at the 

 World's Fair. No other American seed house approached 

 our displays either in excellence or extent. 

 Received over 30 awards. 



