PETEf* HENt>E$SOrl fit CO., fiEW YOP^.— VEGETABLE SEED fiOVEIiTIES. 17 



^EW miGflOHETTE LiETTUCE. 



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Three years ago we had a very small, sturdy, russet-colored Lettuce among our trials that, on account of its small size, scarcely 

 attracted attention. When we put it through the usual close examination we found it so distinct that we at once pronounced it unique. 

 Our repeated careful trials have not only confirmed our opinion, but revealed the fact that, in addition to its novelty, it is of such evident 

 value that we gladly introduce it in our catalogue. It is easily described, with the assistance of our colored sketch on plate. 



The entire plant measures only seven inches in diameter, and is more solid and compact than any existing variety. The outer 

 leaves are few, and these cling so closely to the head that it is almost true to say it is all head. The general shape of the plant, as a 

 whole, is round — the head proper a little more oval in form. The small surface of the leaves which are separated from the head is 

 deeply crumpled as in a Savoy Cabbage and richly colored with russet-red and bronze-green of varying shades. The cut section shown 

 in plate exhibits very truly the character of the heart, which is distinct, not only in its solidity, but also in color — a charming combina- 

 tion of creamy yellow waved with pale greenish white. "We must notice its utility in another respect, viz., its wonderful hardy character, 

 which is so developed that it has (on every trial) resisted drought and excessive moisture with equal success— a most valuable feature 

 in our climate. It is fit for use five days after Boston Market, which, combined with its long standing character, constitutes it an all- 

 seasons variety in the superlative degree. Price, 15c. per pkt., 8 pkts. for $1.00. 



Tf4$EE fllATCHLiESS flEW RADISHES. 



Henderson's f{ose Turnip Radish. 



COLORS ON THE PLATE OPPOSITE.) 

 There is a greater variety of color in Bad- 

 ishes than in any other root crop grown , but a 

 rose-colored variety is, indeed, an acquisition. 

 This is one of the best Badishes we have 

 ever seen, and is novel, eminently useful 

 and beautiful. It is similar to the round, 

 forcing varieties in shape and size, and has 

 every feature of good selection, such as a 

 small, compact top and a miniature root. 

 It is very early, requiring only 23 days to 

 mature it, and remains in good condition for 

 ten days, even in a trying season. 



But, undoubtedly, its chief charm is in its 

 color, which is a soft, rosy pink. We think 

 we have never seen a more attractive 

 Badish in the bunch, while its appearance is 

 incomparable when prepared for table. 

 Price, 10c. pkt. ; 25c. oz. ; 75c. i^ lb. 



Yelloui Oval-shaped Radish. 



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 The introduction of this variety marks an 

 improvement in a type of Badish which has 

 been greatly undervalued, every one of the 

 yellow varieties cultivated being excellent. 

 This yellow has very small leaves and few 

 of them, and these taper down gradually to 

 the neck, which is quite small. It matures 

 in 30 days from time of sowing, and it 

 preserves its crispness quite late ; in fact, 

 it is quite uncommon to see one that is pithy. 

 The color is bright golden yellow, and the 

 bulb is free from small roots. The flesh is 

 pure white, solid and mild in flavor. Its 

 shape and color both being so distinct stamp 

 it as an acquisition. Truckers will find a 

 ready market for it, as no variety presents a 

 more attractive appearance in the bunch. 

 Price, 10c. pkt. ; 25c. oz. ; 75c. j^ lb. 

 (1 pkt, each of the 3 Matchless new Eadishes for 25c.) 



Henderson's White Chartier 

 Radish. 



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 This white form of our old favorite Char- 

 tier needs little introduction when we refer 

 our readers to our colored plate. It is, of 

 course, a late Badish, succeeding best when 

 treated as a summer or fall variety, the fall 

 season being best adapted to bringing out 

 the good features of nearly all root crops. 

 It matures in about 40 days from time of sow- 

 ing and remains fit for use for about 14 days- 

 after. The flesh is crisp, tender, pure white, 

 and the bulb is free from any roughness. 

 The flavor is mild and it is invaluable for 

 slicing. The tops are short and it matures 

 much earlier than the old Chartier, and is 

 in every respect the most valuable market 

 variety of its shape and color. 



Price, 10c. pkt. ; 25c. oz. ; 75c. % lb. 



<g HEflDERSOfTS jEjjj TQPTO, "CRIMSON CUSHION-" g> 



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When we introduced the Ponderosa, we hazarded the opinion that that famous variety was the forerunner of a new race of Tomatoes 

 that would eventually displace the seedy, strongly acid sorts in general cultivation, and the advent of this splendid variety verifies this 

 prediction. The "Crimson Cushion," as will be noticed by the colored plate, is not so long as the Ponderosa, but is much thicker 

 through from stem to "blossom end"; in fact, so marked is this characteristic, that it is frequently almost round. The color is brilliant 

 scarlet crimson, untinged with purple, and ripens up almost completely to the stem. The "Crimson Cushion," like the Ponderosa, is 

 almost seedless, requiring from 10 to 12 bushels of ripe fruit to produce one pound of seed, whereas a pound of seed is realized from 3 

 bushels of ordinary Tomatoes. These figures tell better than any description the " seedless " character of this grand variety. The flesh 

 is firm and "meaty," and of superb quality. It is enormously prolific and wonderfully early for so large a Tomato. With us last 

 season it ripened at the same time as the Perfection. 25 cts. per pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



Fop ow Grand Combination Offer of all Vegetable and plomef Seeds shomn on Colored Plates, see page 8. 



