PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 49 
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uUmMpKIN. 
German, Kurbis.—French, 
Courge.—Spanish, Calabaza. 
Pumpkins are now principally culti- 
vated for agricultural purposes. They 
are usually planted in fields of Corn or 
Potatoes, but may be profitably raised 
in fields by themselves. Sow first of 
May in hills 8 feet apart. 
If by mail in quantities of 14 1b. 
and upward, postage must be 
added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
CALHOUN. We gave this va- 
riety a very thorough distri- 
bution last year, and wherever 
heard from, it gave the highest 
satisfaction, every one speak- 
ing of its superior quality. 
The outside color is a creamy 
brown; the inside flesh is a 
deep salmon yellow; the flesh 
is wonderfully thick and fine- 
grained, and the seed cayity 
very small. It cooks very 
yellow and makes pies of a 
high rich color and of the 
finest quality. This varietyis 
entirely fixed in its character, 
every specimen being uni- 
formly of the shape shown in 
the engraving. Any one using the Calhoun Pumpkin once | JUNIBO. This is the variety to be grown where ‘‘the biggest 
will never use any other variety, so superior is it in quality. pumpkin” is wanted. We have seen specimens weighing 250 
(See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25¢c. oz., 60c. 14 lb., $2.00 lb. pounds. The color of skin is a deep yellow, the flesh being of a 
JONATHAN. A large bottle-shaped variety, with a crook neck; lighter shade. Notwithstanding its enormous size it is delicious 
of most attractive appearance. It is very prolific, and the flesh in quality and generally desirable. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 50c. 14 Ib., 
is fine, clear and sweet, making it valuable for pies and other $1.50 Ib. 
table uses. Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. 5c. | Large Tours, or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often 
pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 14 Ib., $1.00 lb. weighing over 100 lbs. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 60c. 1b. 
LARGE CHEESE. A well-known variety, its fine flesh and rich ; == = 
color making it valuable for pies and table use, while its pro- We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pumpkin, 
ductiveness renders it useful for stock feeding. Where only one which are two well known to need description, at the uniform 
variety is needed the Ch lanted. 5c. pkt., price of 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. lb.: 
10e. he 25¢, 14 Ib., 60c. ie Bhouldelweys beyplante ae Nantucket, Connecticut Field, Sugar. | 
at RHUBARB. 1K 
German, Rhubarber.—French, Rhubarbe.—Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 
Sow in April in drills a foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart in the rows when a few inches high. In fall, or the followingspring, transplant into 
deep, rich soil about three feet apart each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be done either in fall or spring, planting at the same distance apart as 
given above. The large roots of Rhubarb are easily forced if taken up and packed closely together under the stage of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as no light is neces- 
sary for the development of the stalk. 
a Tf by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per Ib. 
mL) ST. MARTIN’S. A new Scotch variety. It is im- Victoria. Very large; later than the Linneus. 5c- 
now WA &, mensely productive, one of the earliest, and has a rich, pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 1b., $1.75 lb. 
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spicy flavor very similar to the gooseberry when used Linneus. Early and tender. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 60c. 14 
for pies or tarts. 20c. pkt., 75c. oz., $2.50 14 lb. Ib., $1.75 Ib. 
For Rhubarb Roots, see page 147. 
A DISH.————— 
German, Rettig, Radieschen.—French, Radis, Rave, Petite Rave.—Spanish, Rabano. 
1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 to 10 lbs. in drills for an acre. 
Radishes thrive best in a light, sandy loam ; heavy or clayey soils not only delay their maturity, but produce crops 
much inferior both in appearance and flavor. For a successive supply sow from the middle of March until September, 
at intervals of two or three weeks. Foran early supply they may be sown in a hot-bed in February, care being taken 
to give plenty of ventilation, otherwise they will run to leaves. 
If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8c. per lb. 
WINTER RADISHES. 
ROSE CHINA WINTER. Bright rose color; flesh firmand 
piquant; fine for winter use. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
25c. 14 lb., T5e. lb. 
= LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest and best 
me for winter use. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 
65e. lb. 
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER. A white- 
fleshed Radish of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25¢e. 14 
lb., 75e. lb. 
. THE “SANDWICH.” This variety is of a pure snow- 
white color, similar to the White Strasburg in shape, but 
rather more stump-rooted. We can recommend it to 
market gardeners as wellas to private planters. (See cut.) 
10c. per pkt., 25c. per oz., 70c. per 14 Ib. 
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WINTER RADISHES, 
FOR SUMMER RADISHES, SEE NEXT PAGE (No. 50.) 
