PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. Al 
3 PEPPER, 
German, Pfeffer—French, Piment—Spanish, Pimiento. 
Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot bed early in April, and transplant to the open ground when the 
weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They 
may) pee be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past and the soil is warm and weather 
settled. 
If by mail in quantities of 14 pound and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. 
CARDINAL. (See Novelties, page 13.) 15 cts. pkt.; $1.00 oz. 
RED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili Red, bearing a profusion of red clusters of very 
thin, pungent peppers in an upright position. It forms a small, compact plant 
about a foot high, and when the peppers are matured presents a very ornamental 
appearance. A single plant has been known to produce as many as 1,000 peppers. 
10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. ; $1.25 14 lb.; $4.00 tb. 
CHILD'S CELESTIAL. Creamy white chang- 
ing to vivid searlet. 10 cts. pkt. ; 40 cts. oz. ; 
$1.25 14 lb.; $4.00 Ib. 
RUBY KING. An exceedingly large and 
handsome Pepper; the fruits are of a bright 
ruby red, from 4! to 6 inches long by 9 to 
12 inches in circumference. The flavor is 
remarkably mild, and it can be sliced and 
eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes 
and cucumbers, or it can be used as asalad. 
10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. ; $1.25 14 lb.; $4.00 
per lb. 
SWEET SPANISH. One of the 
largest and earliest varieties; 
the flesh is sweet and mild. 10 
cts. pkt. ; 35 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 Ib. ; 
$3.00 lb. 
LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. 
An early variety of mild flavor 
and a favorite sort both for pick- 
ling and for use in the natural 
state. (See cut.) 10 ets. pkt.; 
35 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 lb. ; $3.00 Ib. 
GOLDEN DAWN. Of the same 
shape and size as the Large Bell, 
but of more delicate flavor, while 
the color, as the name indicates, 
is a beautiful golden yellow. 10 
cts. pkt.; 35 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 
lb. ; $3.00 Ib. 
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LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE PEPPER. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN, or MAM- 
MOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, 
but larger and milder in flavor. 
Used to make stuffed pickles, 
“Mangoes.” 10 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. 
oz. ; $1.00 14 Ib. ; $3.00 Ib. 
SQUASH, or TOMATO-SHAPED. 
Generally grown for_ pickling. 
Hardly so early as the Bull Nose, 
but very productive. A leading 
market variety. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 
cts. oz.; $1.00 14 Ib. ; $3.00 lb. 
CRANBERRY. One of the best for 
pickling. The fruit closely resem- 
bles the Cranberry in appearance. 
10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $1.25 14 
lb. ; $4.00 lb. R 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The ya- 
riety of commerce. Pods small, 
cone-shaped; scarlet red when ripe. Quite a late variety; the pods are as fre- 
quently used for pickling green as whenripe. 10 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 
1b. ; $3.00 Ib. 
Long Yellow Cayenne. Similar in shape to the Long Red, but of a rich, glossy 
yellow. 10 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. ; $3.00 Ib. 
Chili. (True.) Very piquant and prolific; very small, slim fruits, generally used for 
making pepper sauce. 10 cts. pkt.; 35 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 lb. ; $3.00 lb. 
Cherry Red. An exceedingly ornamental variety; fruit round, of a rich, glossy 
scarlet color. 10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz.; $1.25 14 Ib. ; $4.00 lb. 
OXHEART. Medium size, heart-shaped, very productive and piquant; excellent 
for pickling. 10 cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. ; $1.25 14 lb.; $4.00 lb. 
oon PUMPKIN. 
German, Kurbis.—French, Courge.—Spanish, Calabaza. 
Pumpkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural purposes. They are usually planted in fields 
JONATHAN PUMPKIN. 
CHEESE PUMPKIN. 
RHUBARB. 
German, Rhubarber.--French, Rhubarbe.— 
IS 
of Corn or Potatoes, but may be profitably raised in fields by themselves. Sow first of May in hills 8 Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 
feet apart. Sow in April in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about 
If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches 
rate of 8 cts. per lb. high. In fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, 
: = ps ‘ 5 Weise Ayn 5 rich soil about three feet apart each way. If propagated by 
CALHOUN. (See Novelties, page 15.) 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts.; 10 pkts. dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall aS ee 
for $1.00. planting at the same distance apart as given above. The 
JONATHAN. Thisis a good keeper, of large size, very prolific and wonderfully Ba este EnUBAED are leasily forced a taken ap and 
= aa 4 any ee 8S PAT Nies YE ¢ y g' e stage of a green-house 
smooth and even fleshed. Very sweet; the finest of all varieties for pies. (See | ¢) warm cellar, as no light is necessary for the develone 
cut.) 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 lb. ; $3.00 lb. ment of the stalk. 
WANTUCKET. Hasahard shell and is one of the very sweetest Pumpkins in exist- If by mail in quantities of 1g Ib. and upward, post- 
ence. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 30 cts. 14 1b.; $1.00 lb. age must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 
LARGE CHEESE. The best variety for cooking purposes. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt.; ST. MARTIN’S. A newScotch variety. It is 
10 cts. 0z.; 25 cts. 14 lb.; 60 cts. lb. immensely productive, one of the earliest, 
JUMBO. The largest variety grown, often attaining a weight of 200 lbs.; very pro- and has a rich, spicy flavor very similar to 
ductive. 10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. 14 Ib.; $1.50 Lb. the gooseberry when used for pies or tarts. 
CASHAW. Inappearance resembles Winter Crookneck Squash; color white, striped 20 cts. pkt. ; 75 cts. oz. ; $2.50 14 Ib. 
and mottled with green. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. 14 Ib.; 80 cts. Ib. Linneus. Early, large and tender. 10 cts. pkt. ; 
Large Tours, or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often weighing over 100 lbs. 25 ets. oz.; 75 ets. 14 lb. ; $2.50 lb. 
10 cts. pkt.; 25 cts. oz.; 50 ets. 14 Ib.; $1.50 Ib. Victoria. Very large; later than the Linneus. 
Connecticut Field. Very productive. 5 cts. oz.; 15 cts. 14 lb.; 40 ets. lb. 10 cts. pkt. ; 25 cts. oz. ; 75 ets. 14 Ib. ; $2.50 lb. 
SUGAR. Smallerthan the Large Cheese, butof finer grain. First-rate either for the For price of Rhubarb Roots, see Vegetable Plants, 
table or for feeding tostock. 5 cts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz.; 25 ets. 14 Lb. ; 75 ets. lb. page 47. 
