PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 29 
CORN, SUGAR (Continued)—LATE VARIETIES. 
EGYPTIAN. Ears of large size; the flavor peculiarly rich and sweet. It is grown in large quantities for 
both canning and for selling in the green state. Like all other large varieties, it matures late. 15 cts. 
pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.25 peck; $4.00 bushel. 
MAMMOTH. A late variety, producing ears of very large size and fine flavor. It is unusually productive. 
15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.25 peck; $4.00 bushel. 
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN. Now recognized everywhere as a standard late variety, and having the pecu- 
liarity of remaining longer in a green state than any other sort. 15c. pt.; 25c. qt.; $1.25 peck ; $4.00 bushel. 
TRIUMPH. Said to be the earliest of the large varieties. Flavor rich and sweet; largely grown as a 
market sort. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.25 peck; $4.00 bushel. 
CORN, FIELD. SWEET FODDER CORN. 
See list of varieties in Department of Farm For soiling. Sow three bushels to the acre broad- 
Seeds, pages 49 and 50. east, half that quantity in drills. $1.50 bushel. 
POP CORN. 
‘White Pearl. Smooth grained ears, 4 to 5 inches long, by 7% to 11g inches diameter; good for either family 
or market use. Price, $8.00 per 100 lbs.; 10 cts. per single lb.; or by mail, 20 cts. per lb. 
EARLY AMBER RICE. A new and distinct shade of color; it matures very early and is in every respect 
a first-class Pop Corn. $18.00 per 100 lbs.; single lb., 20 ets.; or by mail, 30 cts. 
WHITE RICE. (Rat Tooth.) A very early fine white variety, ears 4 to 5 inches in length and 1 to 
11g in diameter. Kernel pointed. (See cut.) Price, per 100 Ibs., $8.00; per Ib., 10 ets.; by mail, 20 cts. 
EGG PLANT. 
German, Hierpflanze.—French, Aubergine.—Spanish, Berengena. 
The Egg Plant will thrive well in any good garden soil, but will repay 
good treatment. The seeds should be sown in hot-beds or warm green- 
house in March or April, and when about an inch high pot in two-inch 
pots. Plant out about June lst two anda half feet apart. If no hot-bed 
is at hand, they can be grown in any light room where the temperature 
will average 75 degrees. 
Sf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be 
added at the rate of 8 cents per Ib. 
EARLY LONG PURPLE. Differs in shape from the fol- 
lowing. Color sometimes deep purple, and again pale, 
with white or yellowish stripes. Early, productive 
and of easy culture. 10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $1.25 1, Ib. 
NEW YORK IMPROVED. Thisis the leading market 
variety everywhere. Plant is robust, the leaves and 
stems being thickly set with spines, which are not found 
to any extent on the other varieties. (See cut.) 10 cts. 
pkt.; 50 cts. 0z.; $1.50 14 Ib. 
BLACK PEKIN. The fruit of this handsome variety is 
jet black, round in form and very solid; quite early, and 
a very superior variety. 10c. pkt.; 50c. oz.; $1.50 14 Ib. 
ERAS 
1 oz. for 1,000 plants. 
GARLIC. 
See Onion Sets, page 34. 
DANDELION. 
German, Pardeblume. 
French, Pisse-en-lit. 
Spanish, Amargon. 
The Dandelion resembles En- 
dive, and is sometimes cultivated 
for spring greens, or for blanch- 
ing for salad. The roots when 
dried and roasted are often em- 
ployed as a substitute for coffee. 
The seed should be sown in May 
or June, in drills half an inch 
deep and twelve inches apart. 
The plants will be ready for use 
the following spring. 
—=— Tf by mail in quantities of 
SS 2 1g lb. and upward, postage 
EGG PLANT, NEW YORK IMPROVED. must be added at the rate of 
8 cts. per lb. 
Dandelion, Common. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts oz. 
LARGE LEAVED. Its name partly describes this variety. 
It is double the size of the common Dandelion. 15 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 
ENDIVE. 
German, Endivien—French, Chicoree.—Spanish, Endivia. 
Endive is one of the best salads for falland winter use. Sow for an early supply about the 
middle of April. As itis used mostly in the fall months, the main sowings are made in June 
and July, from which plantations are formed at one foot apart each way in August and Sep- 
tember. It requires no special soil or manure, and after planting is kept clear of weeds until 
the plant has attained its full size, when the process of blanching begins. This is effected by 
gathering up the leaves and tying them by their tips in a conical form. This excludes the 
light and air from the inner leaves, which in the course of from three to six weeks, according 
to the temperature at the time, become blanched. 
If by mail in quantities of 146 1b. and upward, postage must be added at the 
rate of 8 cts. per lb. 
GREEN CURLED. Not only most useful as a salad, but is highly ornamental from its delicately cut 
and colored leaves. It is much used for garnishing. (See cut.) 10c. pkt.; 25c. 0z.; 50c. 14 lb.; $1.75 lb. 
FRENCH MOSS CURLED. From the density of its foliage this variety is heavier than the Green 
Curled, but is equally agreeable as a salad, and its appearance, either green or blanched, is particu- 
larly handsome. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. 0z.; 60 cts. 14 1b.; $2.00 Ib. 
White Curled. Leaves pale-green; should be used when young. 10c. pkt.; 25c. oz.; 50c. 14 1lb.; $1.75 Ib. 
BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN. (Escarolle.) Chiefly used in soups and stews; requires to be tied up 
for blanching. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 60 cts. 14 lb.; $2.00 Ib. 
KOHL RABI. 
German, Kohlrabi.—French, Chou-rabe.—Spanish, Cal de Nabo. 
A vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. Cultivation same as Turnip. See page 46. 
If by mail in quantities of 1g lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 es. per lb. 
EARLY SHORT LEAVED WHITE VIENNA. An excellent variety for forcing, of fine quality- 
10 ects. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb.; $3.00 lb. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Almost identical with the preceding, except in color, which is a bluish 
purple. 10 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. oz.; 75 ets. 14 lb.; $2.50 lb. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Is greenish white outside, flesh white and tender. The best condition 
for use is when the root is three to four inches in diameter. If younger it partakes of the taste of 
the Cabbage, and when older is stringy. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. 14 lb.; $2.50 lb. 
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