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In 183 a successful German gardener, coming to | crisp and brittle flavor; is always solid, of quick growth; 
: , 4 this country, brought with him seed of this | flesh and skin a beautiful ivory white. Thousands can be 
radish. Timeout of mind he has been solicited by his | pulled, and they will be as near alike as peas in a pod. It 
neighboring gardeners to let them have some of the seed | may also justly be called the “All-Year-Round” radish, as 
\ at fabulous offers. No seed introduced in years has had | it does equally well sown any time in frames or open 
Ww Such a pedigree. In 1834 it was a good radish, and to-day | ground. Every market gardener needs it. Packet, 10 
7 it is as good as ever. It surpasses every other sort in fine. | cents; ounce, 15 cents; 4% pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25. 
— : ‘4 NEW VICTORIA SPINACH.—This new variety is distin- 
PINACHe Se } guished for its exceedingly dark green color, and also for its very 
long standing qualities, being from two to three weeks later than 
the ordinary “Long standing.” The leaves are thick and spread 
out flat upon the ground. Itis excellent for Spring sowing, but 
f not sufficiently hardy to stand the Winter in the locality of Phila- 
a delphia. _ In our trials of spinach at Briar Crest last spring, it 
H outyielded every other variety, and at the same time stood longer 
before going to seed than the ordinary long standing, which was 
heretofore considered the best variety in this respect. Packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 4% lb., 20 cents; pound, 50 cents. 
LONG STANDING.—It remains a very long time before 
going to seed; on this account is very desirable, particularly for 
marketing purposes. Leaves large and thick, somewhat similar 
to the Round Leaf. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 15 cts.; 1b., 35 cts. 
ROUND LEAVWED.—The old popular variety, and very de- 
sirable for spring sowing. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
ly pound, 15 cents; pound, 35 cents. 
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j little call for it. 
} Pkt., 6 cts.; 0z., 
10 cts.; 4% 1b.,30 
| lb. $1.00. 
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SIBLEY.—It is claimed that this will supplant the PROLIFIC MARROW.W—Remarkably productive 
Hubbard. Fleshvery thick, of a brilliant orange color. | and early. Quality excellent and a good keeper. Mr. E. 
In quality it is dry, and of a rich delicate flavor pecu-| L. Coy, who grows as many acres of squash as any man 
liarly its own. Weighs from eight to eleven pounds. Rip-| inthe United States, pronounces it the earliest (10 days 
ens with the Hubbard, but is more prolific. Packet, | ahead of the Boston Marrow) and the finest Fall variety. 
5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 50 cts. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. 
BAY STATE.—Resembles very much the Essex Hy- MAMMOTH CHILI.—I think I can justly claim to 
brid, but is not quiteas large. In color it is dark green; | have the best strain of this squashin the market; cer- 
has a thick shell, and is very thick meated. In quality it | tainly there is no better. Outer color a rich orange yel- 
is dry, fine in the grain and quite sweet. A good yielder. | low; flesh very thick and of rich yellow color; quality 
Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 44 lb., 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. always good, very nutritious. Most profitable to grow for 
WHITE CHESTNUT.—Nearer to white than any |stock, particularly when root crops are not largely 
ft] other of the hard-shell squashes; the color and quality of | grown. Keeps well throughout entire winter and spring. 
W the flesh is very suggestive of a chestnut. In size and| Very productive. In 1883 Mr. Hewitt, of Nova Scotia, ex- 
form it is largeand similar to the Hubbard. Packet, | hibited one at Dominion Exhibition weighing 292 Ibs. 
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SANDWICH ISLAND @ 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 14 pound, 25 cts.; pound, 75 cts. Pkt., 10 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; 44 Ib., 50 ets.; 1b., $1.50. 
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profitable Salsify in cul- 
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Hj0z., Loe. ; 44 1b., 50c. 
—The flesh is dry and very sweet. A good 
keeper; if placed in a cool, dry room keeps in perfect condition 
until late in June. Skin is so very thin and delicate that the 
squashes are prepared for the table by simply cutting in half, 
lengthwise. and cooking skin and all at any time throughout the 
winter. Ripens earlier than any other winter squash. Matures 
far north, where scarcely any other varieties even ripen. It is as 
easily grown on all soils as the small Canada Crookneck. The 
meat is very thick and seed cavity small. In appearance they 
j are handsome and attractive, of a bright yellow outside, and a 
4 straw vellow within. The green squashes can be used at any 
stage of their growth; thus Fordhook is really an “all-the-year- 
§ round” squash, and must prove of great value, both for market 
a and family gardens. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
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