PETEt* HENDEHSOfi 6t CO., JiEW YO^K — VEGETflBliE SEEDS. 



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EGG PliflriT. 



German, Eierpflanze. — French, Aubergine. — Spanish, Berengena. 



1 oz. for 1,000 plants. 

 The Egg Plant will thrive well in any good garden soil, but will repay good treat- 

 ment. The seeds should be sown in hot-beds, warm greenhouse or light room, 

 in March or April, and when about an inch high pot in two-inch pots. Plant out 

 about June 1st, two and a half feet apart. 



IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS. The New York Im- 

 proved Egg Plant has been the standard variety for years, but 

 this selection is vastly superior in every respect. The habit of 

 the plant is low and branching, and is quite free from spines, 

 both on the plant and calyx of the fruit, which are of the largest 

 size and perfect form ; eight to ten are produced on a plant. It 

 is extremely early, at least two weeks ahead of the old variety. 

 The splendid quality and great productiveness of this selection 

 will greatly increase the popularity of this delicious vegetable. 

 (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 50c. oz., $1.50 )4 lb. 

 EARLY LONG PURPLE. Differs in shape from the following. 

 Color sometimes deep purple, and again pale, with white or yel- 

 lowish stripes. Early, productive and of easy culture. 5c. pkt., 

 30c. oz., 80c. yi lb., $2.50 lb. 

 NEW YORK IMPROVED. This is the leading market variety. 

 Plant is robust, the leaves and stems being thickly set with 

 spines. 5c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.25 % lb., $4.50 lb. 

 BLACK PEKIN. The fruit of this handsome Egg Plant is jet- 

 black, round in form, very solid. 10c. pkt., 50c. oz., $1.50 )4 lb. 



EJ4DIVE. 



German, Endivien. — French, 

 Chicoree. — Spanish, Endivia. 



Endive is one of the best 

 salads for fall and winter use. 



Sow for an early supply about the 

 middle of April. As it is used mostly 

 in the fall months, the main sowings 

 are made in June and July. Plant 

 one foot apart each way. When the 

 plant has attained its full size, gath- 

 er up the leaves and tie them by 

 their tips in a conical form. This 

 excludes the light and air from the 

 inner leaves, and in the course of 

 from three to six weeks becomes 

 blanched. 



GREEN CURLED. Not 



only most useful as a salad, 



but much used for garnish- 

 ing. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 



J4 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 FRENCH MOSS CURLED 



From the density of its fo- 

 liage this variety is heavier 



than the Green Curled, 



equally agreeable as a 



salad, and, either green or 



blanched, is particularly 



handsome. 5c. pkt., 20c. 



oz., 60c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 White Curled. Leaves pale green ; should be used when young. 



5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. (Escarolle.) Chiefly used in 



soups and stews. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 



I^filiE, op BOt^ECOIiE. 



German, Blatter-Kohl. — French, Chou Vert.— Spanish, Breton. 



Sow from the middle of April to the beginning of May in prepared beds ; trans- 

 plant in June and treat in the same manner as for Cabbage. Of all the Cabbage 

 tribe this is the most tender and delicate, and would be much more extensively 

 grown than it is if its excellent qualities were generally known. The varieties are 

 all extremely hardv, and are best when touched by frost. 



DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. Earely exceeding 18 

 inches in height, but spreading out under good cultivation to 3 

 feet in diameter. The leaves are beautifully curled and of a 

 bright green. It will stand out where the temperature does not 

 fall below zero. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 



SIBERIAN. This variety is extensively grown as winter greens ; 

 sown in September. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 



Brown German Curled, or Purple. Esteemed by Germans. 

 It is very hardy. 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



jwushhoom spflWj*. 



We issue a pamphlet of instructions for Mushroom culture, which will be sent 

 free with all orders for Spawn ; to all others on receipt of 10 cents. The Spawn we 

 offer is specially made for us three or four times each season, and is always fresh 

 and in proper condition for planting. 



English. 15c. lb., $1.00 for 8 lbs. ; by mail, 25c. lb. 

 French. In boxes of 2 lbs., 75c. ; if by mail, 95c. 



EGG PLANT, IMPROVED NEW YOKE SPINELESS 



German, Kohlrabi. — French, Chou-rabe. — Spanish, Calde Nabo. 

 A vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. Cultivation same 

 as Turnip. 



EARLY SHORT LEAVED WHITE VIENNA. A variety of 

 fine quality for forcing. 10c. pkt., 40c. oz., $1.25 34 lb., $4.00 lb. 



EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Is greenish white outside, flesh 

 white and tender. Should be used when the root is three or four 

 inches in diameter. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 ' D -> $2.50 lb. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Almost identical with the pre- 

 ceding, except in color. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lD -, $2.50 lb. 



iieek;. 



German, Lauch. — French, Poireau. — Spanish, Puerro. 



The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated ; it succeeds best in a light but well- 

 enriched soil. Sow as early in spring as practicable, in drills one inch deep and one 

 foot apart. When six or eight inches high they may be transplanted in rows ten 

 inches apart each way, as deep as possible, that the neck, being covered, may be 

 blanched. 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. This is by far the best variety. 

 It grows to a good size and is wonderfully uniform. This is pre- 

 ferred by our most critical market gardeners in the vicinity of 

 New York, and we can recommend it to all. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 

 60c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 

 Musselburgh. (Scotch Champion.) Grows to a large size. 5c. 



pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 34 lb., $2.25 lb. 

 Large Rouen. A large and excellent variety. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 

 75c. }i lb.. $2.25 lb. 



The seed pods are used to a con- 

 siderable extent for pickling when 

 gathered green and tender. Sow in 

 the open ground in May. 



Martynia Proboscidea. 10c. 

 pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 % lb., 

 S3.00 lb. 



JWUSTApD. 



German, Senf. — French, Mou- 

 tarde. — Spanish, Mostazm. 

 A pungent salad, sometimes used 

 with Cress. Sow thickly in rows 

 and cut when about two inches 

 high ; for use during winter it may 

 be sown at intervals in boxes. 



WHITE LONDON. Best 

 for salads. 5c. oz., 15c. 34 

 lb., 40c. lb. 



Brown or Black. More pun- 

 gent in flavor than the 

 white. 5c. oz., 15c. 34 lb., 

 40c. lb. 



New Chinese. Leaves 

 twice the size of the ordi- 

 nary white Mustard ; stems 

 more succulent, of deeper 

 green; flavor pleasantly 

 sweet and pungent. 10c. 

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



flflSTO^TlUm, OP IfiDIflH C^BSS. 



The seeds, while young and succulent, are pickled and used as capers. The plants 

 are also highly ornamental ; the tall variety makes an excellent screen or covering 

 for unsightly places in the garden. 



Tall. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 50c. 34 lb., $1.50 lb. 

 Dwarf. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 34 lb., $2.00 lb. 



Ol^fl, op GL^VIBO. 



German, Essbarer. — French, Gombo. — Spanish, Quibombo. 



This vegetable is extensively grown in the Southern States. Its long pods when 

 young are used in soups, stews, etc. It grows freely, bearing abundantly in any 

 garden soil. It is sown at the usual time of all tender vegetables, in drills two 

 inches deep, setting the plants two to three feet apart. 



WHITE VELVET. The pods are round and smooth, and are 



much larger than those of any other Okra, are never prickly to 



the touch and are produced in the greatest abundance. 5c. pkt., 



10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 90c. lb. 

 Dwarf Prolific. A very early variety, with long, green, slender 



pods. Very dwarf and productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. J4 lb., 



75e. lb. 

 Improved Dwarf Green. Early and productive. 5e. pkt., 10c. 



oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 

 Long Green. Long ribbed pods. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 



60c. lb. 



If any of the above Seeds are desired by mail in quantifies of 1-2 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb, Packets, ounces and 1-4 lbs, mailed free, 



