AA PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
— PARSNIP. > 
German, Pastinake.—French, Panais.—Spanish, Pastinaca. 
1 oz. per 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, covering half an inch 
deep. When well up thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike Carrots, they are im- 
proved by frost, and it is usual to take up in falla certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in 
the ground till spring, to be dug as required. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 1g lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. 
HENDERSON'S HOLLOW CROWNED. We believe thisisthe finest stock of 
Parsnip that can be procured. The roots run of uniform size, and are smooth. 
The growing taste for this delicious vegetable will make this improved strain 
particularly desirable. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 65c. lb. 
Long Smooth. A fine flavored variety. dc. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 55c. Tb. 
Early Round. An early variety, but of small size. 5c. pkt., 15¢. oz., 25¢. 14 lb., 
75c. lb. 
oo PARSE EY, 
German, Petersilie—French, Persil_—Spanish, Peregu. 
1 oz. for 150 feet of drill. 
Parsley sueceeds best in rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks 
elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously 
soaking the seed for a few hoursin tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch 
deep. For winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes 
and kept in the house for convenient use during the winter. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped and 
curled. 5c. pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c. 14 lb., $1.00 Ib. 
Fern-Leaved. A very beautiful variety; very 
valuable for table decoration. 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 
30c. 14 lb., $1.00 Ib. 
Plain. The leaves of this sort are plain; it 
is hardier than the curled variety. 5c. pkt., 
10c. 0z., 25ce. 14 Ib., 80e. Ib. 
Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy-rooted 
kind; the roots used for flavoring soups. 5c. pkt., 
10c. 02., 30c. 14 Ib., $1.00 Ib. ‘ Perea eR pERSON 
HENDERSON’S EMERALD. Distinct in Ss : Sen ee —— 
appearance from any of the other varieties, Zs 
being of a lighter and more brilliant shade PP P Ee R 
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of green. The plant is of dwarf habit, <=, 
Pimiento. 
with leaves finely cut and very curly. To, 
growers for the market as well as for pri- 
vate gardens we commend this sort. (SeeZ=== 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, 
cut.) 5¢. pkt., 10¢e. 0z., 30c. 14 Ib., $1.00 lb. 
EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf el : 
mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart. They may 
also be sown in the open ground when the danger of 
variety, beautifully curled; excellent for 
frost is past. 
garnishing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 
80c. Ib. If by mail in 14 Ib. and upward, postage must. 
be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. 
COUNTY FAIR. (See Novelties, page 16.) 10c. pkt., 50c. 0z., $1.75 14 lb. 
CARDINAL. A very distinct variety, growing from 5 to 6 inches in length, 
being about an inch broad at the top andtapering toa point. This Pepper 
is slightly scimetar-shaped, and is a glossy bright red color. Very sweet 
and thick-fleshed. Price, 5c. per pkt., 40c. per oz., $1.25 per 14 Ib. 
RED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili Red, bearing a profusion of red 
clusters of very thin pungent peppers in an upright position. It formsa 
small, compact plant about afoot high. A single plant has been known to 
produce as many as a thousand peppers. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb. 
SWEET MOUNTAIN OR MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, but 
larger and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed pickles, ‘‘ Mangoes.” 
5e. pkt., 25e. oz., 75e. 14 lb., $2.50 Ib. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. The variety of commerce. Pods small, econe- 
shaped; scarletred whenripe. Quite a late variety; the pods are as fre- 
quently used for pickling green as when ripe. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75e. 
V4 Ib., $2.50 lb. 
CHILI. Very small and prolific; generally used for making pepper sauce. 
5e. pkt., 25e. oz., 75¢. 14 lb. 
RUBY KING. (See cut.) An exceedingly large and handsome Pepper of 
mild flavor; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from 415 to 6 ins. long by 
9to12ins. in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt. 
and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 14 lb., 
$3.50 Ib. 
CHERRY RED. Fruit round, of a rich glossy scarlet color. 5c. pkt., 
25c. 02., 75e. 14 Ib. 
LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of mild flavor and a 
favorite sort both for pickling and for use in the natural state. 5c. pkt., 
25c. oz., 75c. 14 lb., $2.50 lb. 
GOLDEN DA . Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but of more 
delicate flavor; color, yellow. 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. 14 lb., $2.50 Ib. 
For Pepper Plants, see page 147. 
Our Prices this Season are lower than ever. Read what we say on this subject on pages 7 and 2. 
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