14 PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
xe Za 7 (RAND NEW TOMATO... 
“CRIMSON -- 
CUSHION” 
“Perfection in Tomatoes at last.” 
“‘Large size.” 
““As smooth as an apple.” 
**Solid as beefsteak.” 
“* Ripens thoroughly at stem end.” 
ss5THE EARLIEST LARGE TOMATO... 
HEN we introduced the Ponderosa, we 
hazarded the opinion that that famous — 
variety was the forerunner of anew race — 
of Tomatoes that would eventually displace 
the seedy, strongly acid sorts in general cultiva- 
tion, and the advent of this splendid variety 
verifies this prediction. The ‘‘Crimson 
Cushion” is more symmetrical in shape than 
the Ponderosa, and is much thicker through 
from stem to ‘blossom end’”’; in fact, so 
marked is this characteristic that it is fre- 
quently almost round. The color is brilliant 
NEW TOMATO, ‘‘CRIMSON CUSHION,” searlet crimson, untinged with purple, and 
ripens up almost completely to the stem. The ‘‘Crimson Cushion,” like the Ponderosa, is almost seedless, requiring from 10 to 12 
bushels of ripe fruit to produce one pound of seed, whereas a pound of seed is realized from 3 bushels of ordinary Tomatoes. These 
figures tell better than any description the ‘‘seedless” character of this grand variety. The flesh is firm and ‘‘ meaty,” and of superb 
quality. It is enormously prolific and early for so large a Tomato. (See cut.) Price, 25c. per pkt., $1.00 per oz., $3.00 per 14 Ib. 
“——=-TWO GRAND NEW TURNIPS—— 
Before the introduction of Scarlet Kashmyr we were dependent entirely upon 
SCARLET KASHM YR TURNIP. Extra Early Purple Top Milan for a first early Turnip. This variety is three days 
earlier, most distinct in appearance, small, rarely exceeding three inches in diam- 
eter, shape inclined to flat, but somewhat arched on shoulder of root and slightly coneave at base. The leaves are few, small, 
entire or strap-leaved and quite smooth. The smallness of the leaves and tap root is evidence of its good selection. The outer color 
of the root is unique, being arich scarlet, verging on crimson; the interior color is pure sparkling white. The flesh is erisp, tender, 
very fine-grained and exceedingly solid. (See cut.) Price, 15c. per pkt., 30c. per oz., $1.00 per 14 lb. 
As early as the Early Purple Top Milan Turnip, and possesses all of its good 
FARLY WHITE MILAN TURNIP. qualities. It is much deeper in shape, slightly 
flattened at top and base of bulb. 
The entire bulb, inside and out, is clear ivory-white in color; the outer surface is perfectly 
smooth. It grows so quickly that even the outer surface of the bulb is quite tender. 
Its table qualities are unequaled, being of most delicate flavor and tempting appearance. 
It will undoubtedly find a welcome in our markets, as, in addition 
to the heavy crop assured by its adaptability for close planting, it cm _ 
wiil be found to be fit for use at least a week earlier than any other ! ™). 
white variety in cultivation. (Seecut.) Price, 15c. per pkt., 40c. 
per oz. 
EARLY WHITE 
MILAN TURNIP. 
SCARLET 
KASHMYR 
TURNIP, 
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We deliver free, to any post office in the United States, ALL VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS offered In this Catalogue by the packet, ounce, >4-pound, pound, 32-pint, pint and quart. 
