PETE$ HEfitDESSON 6t CO., JtHUt VOl^.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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PUMPKIN. 



German, Kurbis. — French, 

 Courge. — Spanish, Calabaza. 

 Pumpkins are now principally culti- 

 vated for agricultural purposes. They 



are usually planted in fields of Corn or 



Potatoes, but may be profitably raised 



in fields by themselves. Sow first of 



May in hills 8 feet apart. 



"NEW ENGLAND" PIE 

 PUMPKIN. (See Novelties, 

 page 13.) 20c. pkt. 



CALHOUN. We gave this va- 

 riety a very thorough distri- 

 bution last year, and wherever 

 heard from, it gave the highest 

 satisfaction, every one speak- 

 ing of its superior quality. 

 The outside color is a creamy 

 brown; the inside flesh is a 

 deep salmon yellow ; the flesh 

 is wonderfully thick and fine- 

 grained, and the seed cavity 

 very small. It cooks very 

 yellow and makes pies of a 

 nigh rich color and of the 

 finest quality. This variety is 

 entirely fixed in its character, 

 every specimen being uni- 

 formly of the shape shown in 

 the engraving. Any one using the Calhoun Pumpkin once 

 will never use any other variety, so superior is it in quality. 

 (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 50c. % lb., $1.50 lb. 



JONATHAN. A large bottle-shaped variety, with a crook neck ; 

 of most attractive appearance. It is very prolific, and the flesh 

 is fine, clear and sweet, making it valuable for pies and other 

 table uses. Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. 5e. 

 pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 80c. lb. 



LARGE CHEESE. A well-known variety, its fine flesh and rich 

 color making it valuable for pies and table use, while its pro- 

 ductiveness renders it useful for stock feeding. Where only one 

 variety is needed the Cheese should always be planted. 5c. pkt., 

 10c. oz., 25c. % lb., 60c. lb. 



JUMBO. This is the variety to be grown where "the biggest 

 pumpkin" is wanted. We have seen specimens weighing 250 1 

 pounds. The color of skin is a deep yellow, the flesh being of a 

 lighter shade. Noth withstanding its enormous size it is delicious 

 in quality and generally desirable. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 50c. }A lb., 

 $1.50 lb. 



Large Tours, or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often 

 weighing over 100 lbs. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. J^ lb., 60c. lb. 



Connecticut Field. Very productive ; largely grown for feeding 

 stock. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. y x lb., 50c. lb. 



SUGAR. This variety is smaller than the Large Field, but of 

 finer grain, sweeter and very prolific. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. y*\\>. r 

 50c. lb 



RHUBARB. 



German, Rhubarber. — French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 



Sow in April in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high. In fall, or the following spring, transplant intc 

 deep, rich soil about three feet apart each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall or spring, planting at the same distance apart as given 

 above. The large roots of Ehubarb are easily forced if taken up and packed closely together under the stage of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as no light is necessary for the 



5c. 



development of the stalk. 



ST. MARTIN'S. A new Scotch variety. It is im- 

 mensely productive, one of the earliest, and has a rich, 

 spicy flavor very similar to the gooseberry when used 

 for pies or tarts. 20c. pkt., 75c. oz., $2.50 J^ lb. 



Victoria. Very large ; later than the LinnaBus. 



pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $1.75 lb. 

 Linnaeus. Early and tender. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 



lb., $1.75 lb. 



For Rhubarb Roots, see page 152. 



RADISH. 



German, Rettig, Radieschen. — French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave. — Spanish, Rabano. 

 1 os. for 100 feet of drill; 9 to 10 lbs. in drills for an acre. 



Eadishes thrive best in a light, sandy loam ; heavy or clayey soils not only delay 'their maturity, but produce crops- 

 much inferior both in appearance and flavor. For a successive supply sow from the middle of March until September, 

 at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown in a hot-bed in February, care being taken, 

 to give plenty of ventilation, otherwise they will run to leaves. 



WINTER RADISHES. 



ROSE CHINA WINTER. Bright rose color ; flesh Arm and piquant ; fine for winter use. 



(See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 1^ lb., $1.00 lb. 

 LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest and best for winter use. 

 |MA 10c. oz., 30c. >^.lb., 80c. lb. 



ROSE C ^^^^^fe^ CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER. A 



N ^' white-fleshed Radish of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. 



oz., 30c. 14 lb., $1.00 lb. 

 THE "SANDWICH." This variety is of a pure snow- 

 EHi, ISSSBffiaSP J» white color, similar to the White Strasburg in shape, but 



rather more stump-rooted. We can recommend it to 

 market gardeners as well as to private planters. (See cut.} 

 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 70c. y± lb. 



For Summer Radishes, see next page (No. 46). 



(See cut.) 5c. pkt.,. 



WINTEB EADISHES. 



// any of the above Seeds are desired by mail in quantities of % lb. and 



upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. ; 



packets, ounces and % lbs. mailed free. 



