PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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TOBACCO SEED. 



If by mail in quantities of }n lb. and upward, postage must he added 

 at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



Sterling. This is one of the earliest to ripen, and considered one 

 of the best of the yellow type. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 

 li lb. ; S3.50 lb. 



Grauville Country Yellow. This is also one of the earliest varie- 

 ties in cultivation, and is a great favorite. 10 cts. plit. ; 30 cts. 

 oz. ; $1.00 3^ lb. ; S3. 50 lb. 



Tuckahoe. New, and preferable to most of the old varieties as 

 possessing more body ; leaf long and extra fine and makes per- 

 fect wrappers. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 I4 lb. ; S3. 50 lb. 



Gold Leaf. This variety cures orange rather than lemon color, 

 and is a first class tobacco for either wrappers or fillers. 10 

 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 1^ lb. ; $3.50 lb. 



Hester. This new variety ripens early, and has size of leaf, shape, 

 texture and color to recommend it; it seems to be better 

 adapted to wide range of soil and latitude than any other yel- 

 low variety. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO J^ lb. ; S3. 50 lb. 



Yellow Oronoko. A yellow variety that has been in cultivation 

 for over fifty years, and is still considered one of the bestsorts. 

 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO J^ lb. ; S3.50 lb. 



Hyco. A very desirable variety of fine texture and good flavor. 

 Cures yellow. 10 cts. pkt: ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO J^ lb. ; S3.50 lb. 



TOBACCO, PEHIUS. 



10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 



Yellow Pryor. A valuable yellow sort. 



Sl.OO 1^ lb. ; S3.50 lb. 

 "WTiite Stem. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO 1^ lb. ; S3.50 lb. 

 Florida. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO 1^ lb. ; S3. .50 lb. 

 Sumatra. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. ; SI. 50 }4 lb. ; $5,00 lb. 

 Primus. The earliest sort of all ; succeeds well in Canada, and is 



specially adapted for planting far north. {See cut.) 10 cts. pkt. ; 



50 cts. oz. ; S1.50 J^ lb. ; S5.00 lb. 

 Connecticut Seed Leaf. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 J4 lb. ; 



S3. 00 lb. 

 Imported Havana. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. ; SI. 50 34 lb. ; S5.00 lb. 

 Virginia (Ruffled Leaf). 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO i/^ lb. ; 



S3.. 50 lb. 

 Kentucky. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; Sl.OO J^ lb. ; $3.50 lb. 

 Maryland. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 J^ lb. ; $3.00 lb. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Price.s variable.) 

 If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per lb., or 



15 cents per quart. 

 Canary. Best Sicily (Phalaris Canariensis). 15 cts. qt. ; $3.50 bu. 

 Hemp {Canabis Sativa). 15 cts. qt. ; $3.50 bu. 

 Lettuce. 10 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. lb. 

 Maw {Papaver Rhcsas). 30 cts. lb. 

 Millet (Panirum Miliaceum). 15 cts. qt. ; $3.50 bu. 

 Rape {Brnssira Napus). 30 cts. qt. ; S6.00 bu. 

 Mixed Bird Seed. 20 cts. qt. ; $4.00 bu. 

 Vetches for Pigeons. 10 cts. lb. ; $3.00 bu. 



S'WEET, POX 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 garnishing 



and seasoning, like Fennel. 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Balm {Melissa Officinalis). Principally used for making balm tea 



or balm wine. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Basil, Sweet {Ocymum Basilicum). The leaves and tops of the 



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. 10 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. 

 Bene {Sesamum Orientale). 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Borage {Borage Officinalis). Excellent for bees. 5c. pkt. ; 20c. oz. 

 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. 5 cts. pkt. ; 10 cts. oz. 

 Castor Oil Plant {Ricinus Communis). 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Catnip (Nepeta Cataria). 15 cts. pkt. ; 60 cts. oz. 

 Coriander {Coriandrum Sativum). Cultivated for garnishing, but 



more frequently for its seeds, which are used by confectioners. 



5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum). 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Dill {Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups an«l 



sauces, and to put along with pickles. 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

 Ellecampane (Inula Helenium). Has valuable tonic properties. 1& 



cts. pkt. ; 60 cts. oz. 

 Fennel {Anethuin Fmniculum). The leaves boiled enter into manj 



fish sauces, and raw form a beautiful ornament. 5c. pkt. ; 15c. oz. 

 Henbane {Hyoscyamus Niger). 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Hop Seed Humulus Lupulus). 25 cts. pkt. ; SI. 50 oz. 

 Horehound {Marrubium Vulgare). Principally used for medicinal 



purposes. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Hyssop {Hyssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers are 



gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea, and other purposes. 



10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 

 Lavender {Lavendula Spica). A popular aromatic herb. 10 cts. 



pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. 

 Marigold, Pot {Calendula Officinalis). 5 cts. pkt. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Marjoram, Sweet {Origanum Majorana). For seasoning. 10 cts. 



pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 



Pot {Origanum Oolites). 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 



Opium Poppy {Papaver Somniferum). 5 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 

 Rosemeiry {Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. 10 cts. 



pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 

 Rue {Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes ; also given 



to fowl for the croup. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz. 

 Saffron {Carthamiis Tinctorius). 5 cts. pkt. ; 15 cts. oz. 

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



stuffing and sauces. 5c. pkt. ; 25c. oz. ; 80c. 3^ lb. ; $3.00 lb. 

 Savory, Summer {Satureia Hortensis). Used for seasoning. 5 cts. 



pkt. ; 25 cts. oz. 

 Savory, Winter (Satureia Montana). 10 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. 

 Sorrel, Broad-leaved. Used for salads. 5 cts. plit. ; 20 cts. oz. 

 Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus Vulgaris). For seasoning, etc, 



10 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. ; $1.50 ^^ lb. 

 Tansy (Tanacetum Vtdgaris). 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medicinal purposes ; 



it is also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in poultry 



grounds. 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 



FRUIT SEEDS. 



If by 7nail, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cent 

 15 cents per quart. 



Apple Seed. 40 cts. qt. ; SIO.OO bu. 

 Cherry Pits, Mahaleb. 50 cts. lb. 

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



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

 Black. 15 cts. pkt. ; 50 cts. oz. 

 Gooseberry, Red. 25 cts. pkt. ; SI. 50 oz. 



YeUow. 25 cts. pkt. ; SI. .50 oz. 

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

 Peach Pits. 10 cts. qt.; SI. 75 bu. 

 Pear Seed. 25 cts. oz. ; S2.50 lb. 

 Quince Seed. 25 cts. oz. ; S2.50 lb. 

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

 Strawberry Seed. 15 cts. pkt. ; $1.00 oz. 

 " Red Alpine. 25 cts. pkt. 



per lb., or 



Plume 



The Annual Fair of Orange has just closed. I was awarded First Premium on Collection of Broccoli, First Premium on Kohl Rabi, and Special Premium on White 

 3 Celery ; the latter was 3 ft. 6 in. high. The seeds were all purchased from your house Jos. D. Beinckebhoft, Scotchtown, N. Y., September 22d, 1888. 



