PETER HENDERSON & CO.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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TOBACCO SEED. 
Tf by mail in quantities of V4 lb. and upward, postage must be added at | 
the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 
Sterling. This is one of the earliest and best of the yellow type. 
10 ets. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Granville County Yellow. One of the earliest varieties and a | 
great favorite. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Tuckahoe. New, leaf long and extra fine, possessing much body, 
and makes perfect wrappers. 10 cts. pkt. ; 30cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 |b. 
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 14 lb. 
Hester. 
texture and color to recommend it; it seerns to be better 
adapted to wide range of soil and latitude than any other yel- 
low variety. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Yellow Oronoko. A yellow variety that has been in cultivation 
for over fifty years, and is still considered one of the best sorts. | 
10 ets. pkt. ; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Hyco. Avery desirable variety of fine texture and good flavor. | 
Cures yellow. 
Yellow Pryor. 
$1.00 14 lb. 
White Stem. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. 0z.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Florida. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 Ib. 
Sumatra. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
_ Primus. The earliest sort of all; succeeds well in Canada, and is 
specially adapted for planting far north. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 ets. 
0z.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Imported Havana. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. 0z.; $1.50 14 lb. 
Virginia (Ruffled Leaf). 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Kentucky. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 14 lb. 
Maryland. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 ects. oz.; $1.00 14 Ib. 
Zimmer’s Spanish. The earliest and best American-Spanish, and 
a favorite cigar variety, increasing in demand and culture every 
year. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz.; $1.50 14 lb. 
BIRD SEEDS. 
Tf by mail, postage must be added at the 
rate ef 8 cts. per lb., or 15 cts. per qt. 
Henderson’s Mixed Bird Seed. Has 
become famous for its superior 
quality. We use nothing but fresh- 
est high grade seed free from 
mildew and dust. Our blend of 
Seeds is particularly relished by 
eanaries. 20 cts. qt.; $1.25 per 
peck ; $4.00 bush. 
Canary. Best Sicily (Phalaris Canari- 
ensis). 15 cts. qt.; $1.00 per peck; 
$3.50 bush. 
Hemp (Cannabis Sativa). 15 ets. qt. ; $1.00 per peck ; $3.50 bush. 
Lettuce. 10 cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb. 
Maw (Papaver Rheas). 30 cts. lb. 
Millet (Panicum Miliaceum). 15 cts. qt.; 60 ets. per peck; $2.00 bu. 
Rape (Brassica Napus). 30 cts. qt.; $1.25 per peck; $4.00 bush. 
‘Vetches for Pigeons, 10 cts. lb.; $1.00 per peck; $3.50 bush. 
VEGETABLE ROOTS AND PLANTS. 
CHUPFAS, or EARTH ALMOND (Cyperus esculentus). The nuts, 
like tubers, grow very near the surface of the ground, where 
they are easily dug out 
by pigs or poultry. They 
are very sweet and nutri- 
tious. Easily and cheaply 
grown, abundant in yield, 
greedily eaten by hogs, 
which take on firm fat from 
them. Plant in spring, ten 
10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. ; $1.00 14 lb. 
A valuable yellow sort. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. ; 
two and one-half to three- 
foot rows. Cover lightly. 
If the seed is very dry, 
soak well before planting. 
They mature in September, 
and lie in the soil till want- 
ed, or pigs can be turned 
into the patches. One peck 
of seed peracre. (See cut.) 
Per pkg., 10 cts.; pint, by 
mail, 35 ets. By express, 
per pint, 30 ets. ; per peck, 
$1.50 ; per bush., $5.00. 
CHUFAS, OR EARTH ALMOND, 
This new variety ripens early, and has size of leaf, shape, | 
to twelve inches apart, in | 
Vegetable Roots and Plants.—Continued. 
Artichokes, Jerusalem. 25c. qt.; $1.25 peck; $4.00 bush. 3 lbs. by 
Asparagus. See page 17. [mail, 75c. 
Chives. 25 cts. per bunch or clump. 
| Globe Artichoke. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 
Hop. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
Horse Radish. 25 cts. doz.; 75 ets. 100; $6.00 1,000. 
Mint. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
| Rhubarb. Linneus. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 
—— St. Martin’s. 50 cts. each; $4.50 per doz. 
Sea-Kale. 
Tarragon. 
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25 ets. each; $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 
35 cts. each ; 
$3.50 per doz. 
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SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. 
No garden is complete without afew herbs forculinary or medicinal purposes, and 
care should be taken to harvest them properly. Thisshould be doneon 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 (Ocimum Basilicum). The leaves and tops of the 
shoots are used for highly seasoned dishes, soups, stews and 
sauces; a leaf or two is sometimes introduced into salads. 10 
cts. pkt.; 40 cts. oz. 
Bene. A medicinal herb. (Sesamum Orientale.) 5c. pkt.; 20c. oz. 
Borage (Borago Officinalis). Much used in claret and other drinks. 
An excellent bee plant. 5 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz. 
Caraway (Carum Carui). The seeds are used in confectionery and 
medicine; in spring the under leaves are sometimes put in 
soups. 5dcts. pkt.; 10 cts. oz. 
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Communis). 5 cts. pkt.; 15 ets. oz. 
Catnip. A favorite medicinal herb. (Nepeta Cataria.) 15¢c.pkt. ; 60¢e.o0z. 
Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum). _ Used for garnishing, and the 
seeds are used by confectioners. 5 cts. pkt.; 15 cts. oz. 
Cumin for seasoning. (Cuminum Cyminum.) 5 cts. pkt.; 20 cts. oz. 
Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups and 
sauces, and to put along with pickles. 5 cts. pkt.; 15 ects. oz. 
Ellecampane (Inula Heleniwm). Has valuable tonic properties. 15 
cts. pkt.; 60 cts. oz. 
Fennel (Anethum Feniculum). ‘The leaves boiled enter into many 
fish sauces, andraw forma beautiful ornament. 5c. pkt.; 15c. oz. 
Henbane. Used as an opiate. (Hyoscyamus Niger.) 5c. pkt. ; 20e. oz. 
Hop Seed (Humulus Lupulus). 25 cts. pkt.; $1.50 oz. 
Horehound (Marrubiwm Vulgare). Principally used for medicinal 
purposes. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers are 
gathered and dried formaking Hyssop Tea and other purposes. 
10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. 
Lavender (Lavendula Spica). 
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, forseasoning. (Origanuwm Onites.) 10 cts. pkt. ; 50 ets. oz. 
Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum). 5 ets. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. 
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. 10 ets. 
pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 
Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes; also given 
to fowl for the roup. 10 cts. pkt.; 30 cts. oz. 
Saffron (Carthamus Tinctorius). 5 ets. pkt.; 15 ets. oz. 
| Sage (Salvia Officinalis). The leaves and tender tops are used in 
| stuffing and sauces. 5c. pkt.; 25c. oz.; 80c. 14 lb.; $3.00 Ib. 
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. pkt.; 20 cts. oz. 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus Vulgaris). For seasoning, ete. 
10 cts. pkt.; 40 ets. oz. ; $1.50 14 lb. 
Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgaris). 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 
Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medicinal purposes ; 
| itis also beneficial to poultry, and should be planted in poultry 
grounds. 10 cts. pkt.; 50 cts. oz. 
A popular aromatic herb. 10 ets. 
