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time. If everything goes on well, you may expect Mush- 

 rooms in about five or six weeks. When the soil looks dry, 

 give a gentle watering with tepid water, using a rose on the 

 watering pot. If the beds are made out of doors, protect 

 them from rain by covering them with shutters or sashes. 

 Good crops of mushrooms can be obtained by spawning the 

 hot-beds in spring. They can also be raised in pots, boxes, 

 or in fact in anything capable of keeping the materials to- 

 gether, and placed in a cellar, closet, greenhouse or grapery. 

 We have just received a choice lot of English and French 

 Spawn. 



English Spawn. Per lb., 15 cts. ; 8 lbs. for $1.00. 

 Franch in boxes of 3 lbs., |1.25 each. 



MARTYNIA. 



A strong growing annual plant, bearing curiously shaped 

 seed pods, which, when young and tender, make excellent 

 pickles. Sow in the open ground in May, and thin out the plants 

 to 2 or 3 feet apart, or a few seeds may be sown in a hot-bed, 

 and afterwards transplanted. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts, ; 

 J lb., $1.00; lb., |3.00. 



MUSTARD. 



German, Senf. — French, Moutarde. — Spanish, Mostaza. 



One ounce will sow about SO feet of drill 

 Mustard in a green state is a refreshing salad, mixed with 

 Cress, Lettuce or other salad plants. It is necessary to make 

 frequent sowings of it, as it should be cut and used in a very 

 young state, even before the first rough leaf has appeared. For 

 early crops the seed may be sown in a hot-bed in March ; and 

 for general crops, at frequent intervals through the spring, in 

 drills from 8 to 12 inches apart. 



White or Yellow, The best variety for salads; the seed is also 

 used medicinally, and as a seasoning for pickles. Per 

 oz.,5cts. ; i lb., 10 cts. ; lb., 30 cts. 



OKRA, OR GOMBO 



German, Essbarer. — French, Gombo. — Spanish, Quibombo. 

 One ounce will plant about 75 hills. 

 This plant is extensively cultivated for its green pods, 

 which are used in soups and 

 stews, and are very wholesome 

 and nutritious. Sow about the 

 middle of May, in hills 2% feet 

 apart, and thin out to three 

 plants in a hill. 

 White Velvet. The pods are 



round and smooth ; much lar- 

 ger than those of other Okras ; 



never prickly to the touch ; 



very prolific. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; 



oz., 10 cts. ; J lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 



60 cts. 

 Dwarf Green. Very early; 



smooth pods. Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; 



oz., 10c. ; I lb., 20c, ; lb., 60e. 

 Long Green. Long ribbed pods; 



very productive. Per pkt., 5 



cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; J lb., 20 cts. ; 



lb. , 60 cts. 



NASTURTIUM. 



One ounce will sow about 20 feet of drill. 

 Cultivated both for use and ornament; the green seed pods 

 preserved in vinegar make an excellent pickle. The young 

 leaves are also useful in salads. Its beautiful scarlet and 

 orange colored flowers, which bloom freely all summer, add a 

 charm to the garden. 

 Tall Nasturtium. Mixed. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.,1.5cts. ; Jib., 



40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 

 Dwarf Nasturtium. Mixed. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; \ lb., 



40 cts. ;lb., $1.40 



ONIONS. 



German, Zwiebel. — French, Oignon. — Spanish, Cebolla. 

 One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 6 pounds for 1 acre. 



For Onion culture the ground should be prepared the pre- 

 vious autumn by plowing or spading deeply, incorporating a 

 heavy dressing of well-rotted barn-yard manure. A rather 

 strong, deep, rich, loamy soil is considered most suitable, 

 although we have seen splendid crops raised upon a stiff clay 

 soil, which was well underdrained. Sow the seed as early in 



spring as practicable, in shallow drills. 1 foot apart, covering 

 with fine soil, which should be pressed down by the use of a 

 light roller, or the back of a spade. AVhen the young plants 

 are strong enough, thin out to 4 inches apart. Keep the sur- 

 face open and free from weeds by hoeing frequently. 

 Early Red. A trifle smaller, but fully ten days earlier than 



the Large Red Wethersfleld ; of milder flavor and a good 



keeper. Per pkt., 5 cts. ,oz.,15cts. ; J^ lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 

 Large Red Wethersfleld. A well-known sbrt, grows to a large 



size, very produccive and an excellent keeper. Per pkt.. 



5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; I4 lb., 30 cts. ; lb., fl.OO, 



