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DANDELION. 



Improved Large Leaved. 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. 



EGG-PLANT. 



One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. 



NEW JERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE. 



NEW .TERSEY IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE 

 Smooth stem. The state of New Jersey supplies the 

 North with the handsomest, largest and finest egg-plants 

 grown in the Uniteil States, and it is from this Stale tliat one 

 would naturally expect to secure the best seeils. This super- 

 ior si rain was brought to perfection by one of the most suc- 

 cessful egg-|jlant growers in the State. It is a decided im- 

 provement on tlie New York Large Purple in quality, size and 

 gieat beauty. The plants are large and vigorous, leaves of a 

 light green shade, fruit early, very large, oval and of a fine 

 deep purple — never red nor yellow; flesh white, tender and 

 of superior quality. Our customers will find this variety the 

 very liestin cHllivalion. Our seed is grown by the originator. 

 Pkt.,l.Tc.; oz.,60e.; '4 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



Extra Early Dwarf Round Purple. A distinct vari- 

 ety ; ripens a month earlier tlian the New York Large Pur- 

 ple; is of tlie same round shape, but smaller in size. It is 

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

 heretofore been impossible to grow Ihis vegetable to perfec- 

 tion. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.; % lb., $1.00. 



New York Large Purple. A leading market variety; 

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

 10c.; oz., 50c.; 34 lb., $1.25; lb.,&5.00. 



TOMATO EGG-PLANT. 

 TOMATO EGG-PLANT. This curious plant was first 

 discovered three years ago by Mr. VVrii. C. Loder. a New 

 Jersey trucker, growing in a field of egg-plants. The vine 

 has every appearance of the egg-plant, even to the prickly 

 stem and leaf, but fruits from forty to sixty bright red solid 

 tomatoes, a.s shown in our engraving. It is unquestionably 

 the greatest curiosity in the vegetable kingdom tliathas ever 

 come to our notice; exceedingly ornamenial and worthy of 

 a place in either the flower or vegetable garden. Try it. Pkt., 

 15e.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 50e. 



Black Pekin. A very handsome variety, with large, 

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

 flavor; very prolific and matures quite earl v. Pkt., 10c.; 3 

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



ENDIVE. 



One ounce will sow fifteen feet of di-ill, and will produce 

 about three thousand plants. 



NEW MAMMOTH 

 GREEN CURLED. This 

 very beautiful and valuable 

 variety grows to full twen I y 

 inches in diameter. The 

 leaves are very crisp, 

 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 forspring. summer 

 or autumn planting. The 

 qualityis exceedingly 

 good, blanches very read- 

 ily, and its handsome ap- 

 pearance causes it to outsell 



all other varieties. This variety was named and introduced 



by us last season and had a very large sale. All who grew 



it say that no other variety should be planted. Pkt., lOc: 



oz.,30e; ^^ lb., 75c.; lb., $2.75. 



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



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



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



Early White Curled. Leaves pale green ; large size, 



crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; J/4 lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 



FENNEL. 



Florence Celery-rooted. A novelty from Italy, 

 where, 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 par.sley. 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 extensively 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 off and the crop is ready to gather. 34 lb., 15c.: 

 lb., 40e. 



GOURDS. 



JAPANESE NEST-EQG GOtJBD. 



JAPANESE NEST-EGG. These exactly resemble in 

 color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, making a capital nest- 

 egg, which are superior to glass eggs, as they do not crack or 

 break, and are uninjured by cold or wet. As the plant is a 

 rapid-growing climber, it is very useful for covering screens, 

 etc. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 2'c.: 5 ))kls., 50c. 



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: oz., 25c. 



SUGAR TROUGH. Very useful for baskets, dishes, 

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

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

 Pkt., lOc; oz., 2'c. 



FINE MIXED. A collection of the most ornamental, 

 including all the above. Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25c.; 5 pkts., 50e. 



