POPULAR VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE. — THE FINEST OF ALL EGG-PLANTS. 



New Jersey Improved Large Purple Smooth Stem Egg-Plant. 



The State of New Jersey supplies the North with the handsomest, largest and finest egg-plants grown in the United States, 

 and it is from this state that one would Inaturally expect to secure the best seeds. This superior strain was brought to 

 perfection by one of the most successful egg-plant growers in the state. It is a decided improvement on the New York Large 

 Purple in quality, size and great beauty. The plants are large and vigorous, leaves of alight green shade, fruit early, very 

 large, oval and of a fine deep purple — never red nor yellow ; flesh white, tender and of superior quality. Market gardeners 

 and shippers will find this variety the very best in cultivation. Our seed is grown by the originator. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 

 oz.,75c.; i41b.,S2.00. 



EGG-PLANT. 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



Extra Early Dwarf Kound Purple. A distinct 

 variety ; ripens a month earlier than the New York Large 

 Purple ; is of the same round shape, but smaller in size. It 

 isextremely hardy, well adapted to the North, where it has 

 heretofore been impossible to grow this vegetable to perfec- 

 tion. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; >i lb., 81.00. 



New York targe Pvirple. A leading market variety; 

 large, round, dark purple, excellent and productive. Pkt., 

 10c.; oz.,50c.; % lb., 1.25; lb., $5.00. 



Black Pekin. A very handsome variety, with large, 

 round, black fruits; very smooth and glossy, of fine delicate 

 flavor; very prolific and matures quite early. Pkt., lOc; 

 3 pkts., 25c.; oz.,50c.; }^ lb., $1.50. 



ENDIVE. 



One ounce will sow fifteen feet of drill, and will produce 

 about three thousand plants. 



NEW MAMMOTH GKEEN CURtED. This very 

 beautiful and valuable variety grows to full twenty inches in 

 Jiameter. The leaves are very erisj), much cut and curled, 

 tufty and full in every stage of growth. The mid-rib is pure 

 white, thick, fleshy and tender. It is equally suitable for 

 spring, summer or autumn planting. It is an exceedingly 

 fine, late fall sort, owing to its extreme hardiness. The 

 quality is exceedingly good and blanches very readily, and 

 its handsome appearance causes it to outsell all other varie- 

 ties. This variety was named ana introduced by us last 

 season and had a very large sale. All who grew it say that 

 no other varietv should be planted. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; 3k 

 lb., 75c.; lb., $3.00. 



Green Curled. The well-known old sort, with dark 

 green, curled leaves, tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 15c.; 

 Mlb., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Wliite Curled. Leaves pale green ; large size, 

 crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,15c.; J^ lb., 50c.; lb. 81.7.5. 



DANDELION. 



Improved targe teaved. A very early and healthful 

 spring salad. Sow early in the spring in drills eighteen 

 inches apart, and thin out to six inches in the drills. Pkt., 

 10c. ; oz., 60c. 



FENNEL. 



Florence Celery-Kooted. A novelty from Italy, 

 ^vhere, owing to its delightful sweet flavor, it is much pre- 

 ferred to celery. It thrives remarkably well in our climate, 

 and is of the easiest culture. Seed can be sown early in 

 spring and cultivated same as parsley, except that the thick- 

 ened part of the root should be covered with soil a short 

 time before completing its growth. Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c. 



GARLIC. 



This is exten.sively used in many places for flavoring 

 soups, stews, etc. The sets should be planted early in spring 

 in rich soil in rows one foot apart, and from three to five 

 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate like onions. In August 

 the tops die oft" and the crop is readv to gather. 34 Ih., 20c.; 

 lb., 50c. 



GOURDS. 



JAPANESE NEST-EGG. These exactly resemble in 

 color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, do not crack, and are 

 uninjured by cold or wet; they inakethe best nest-eggs. As 

 the plant is a rapid-growing climber, it is very useful for cov- 

 ering screens, etc. Pkt., 10c ; 3 pkts., 2.5c. 



DIPPEK. Named for its resemblance to a dipper. The 

 capacity varies from a pint to a quart, with handles six to 

 twelve inches long. They are convenient for dipping hot 

 liquids, etc. Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 25c. 



SUGAR TROUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, 

 buckets, etc., etc. They have hard, thick shells, lasting for 

 years, and capable of holding from two to ten gallons each. 

 Pkt., lOc; 3 pkts., 2.5c. 



FINE MIXED. A large collection of the most ornamen- 

 tal, Including all the above. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 

 50c. 



