PETER HENDEP>SOfl[ & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



^SPINKCH.^ 



German, Spinat. — French, Epinard. — Spanish, Espinaca. 

 1 oz. for 100 ft. of drill. 10 to 12 U>8. in drills for an acfd 

 This is a very important crop in our market gardens, and is one of the most easily managed of aU vegeta- 

 bles, requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the entire season. The main crop U sown in 

 September. It is sometimes covered up in exposed places vrith straw or salt hay during winter, which pre- 

 vents It from being cut with the frost ; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For summer 

 use it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April to August. Spinach is best developed and 

 most tender and succulent when grown in rich soil. 



Jf by mail in quantities of % lb. and upward, postage, must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 HENDERSON S NORFOLK SAVOY LEAVED. In appearance the leaf is wrinkled 

 in the same way .peculiar to the Savoy Cabbage. Hence the name. It should not, 

 however, be sown in spring in the latitude of New York, as it is almost certain to run 

 to seed if then sown. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. K lb -> 40 cts - lb - 

 THICK LEAVED. One of the best market sorts. It produces a large, thick, strong 

 green leaf, somewhat crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing a long 

 time before running to seed. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. % ^-» 40 cts. lb. 

 LONG STANDING. Except in the characteristic of standing a long time before run- 

 ning to seed, this variety in all other respects closely approaches the well-known 

 Round Leaf. (See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. % lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 ROUND LEAP. Generally cultivated for winter use, being very hardy, standing our 



severest winters with little injury. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. % lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 New Zealand. Produces leaves iu great abundance throughout the summer ; should be 

 raised in heat and transplanted three feet apart each way into light rich soil. 5 cts. 

 pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. U lb., $1.25 lb. 

 LARGE ROUND LEAF VTROFLAY. A newer sort 

 with veiy large, thick leaves. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 

 20 cts. jK lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 PRICKLY. • Although usually sown in the spring and 

 summer it also stands well in winter, but gives less 

 bulk per acre than the others named. 5 cts. pkt., 10 

 cts. oz., 20 cts. ^ lb., 40 cts. lb. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



German, Bocksbart.— French, Salsifis.'— Spanish, Ostra 

 Vegetal. 



The Oyster Plant succeeds best in light, well-enricned mellow soil, 

 which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 

 eighteen Inches. Sow early in spring in drills fifteen Inches apart; 

 cover the seeds with fine soil an inch and a half in depth, and when the 

 plants are strong enough thin out to six inches apart. 

 If by mail in quantities of % lb. and upward, postage must be 



added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



WHITE FRENCH 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. \i 



lb., $1.50 lb. 

 SANDWICH ISLAND MAMMOTH. A new and im- 



proved type, producing roots of nearly double the size 



and weight of the old Variety, and of equally gcod 



quality. It has been extensively grown for the mar- 



kets of many of the large cities, entirely superseding 



the old sort. (See cut.) 15 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., 75 cts. 



y A lb., $2.00 lb. 



SCORZONERA, or BUCK OYSTER PLANT. 



This vegetable requires the same treatment as Salsify, which it near. 



ly resembles ; it is not, however, so generally esteemed. Sow in drills 



eighteen inches apart, and thin out to nine inches from plant to plant 



Jf by mail in quantities of y, lb. and upward, postage must be 



added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. % lb., $2.50 lb. 



LONG 6TA.Kr.ING SPINACH. 



SEA-KALE. 



German, Seekohl Meerkohl.- French, Crambe Maritime. 

 Spanish, Breton de Mar. 

 Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Aspar- 

 agus. A supply may be had all winter by planting the roots closely 

 in a warm cellar before f roHt, Sow one inch deep, in drills two' feet 

 apart, thin out to six inches, and the next spring plant In hills 

 three feet apart. As this vegetable is only u&ed. when blanched, 

 like Celery, the plants m.ust be excluded from the light by covering 

 up with leaves or litter. 



10 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., $1.00 y x lb., $3.50- lb. 

 For Sea-Kale Roots, see page 47. . 



SORREL. 



Broad Leaved. Used for Salads. 5 cts pkt, 20 cts. 

 oz., 50 cts. 34 lb., $1.50 lb. 



-H|c SQUASH. #-«- 



Cala- 



(C»f rrlcbttd, 16SO, ky P«u 



German, Kurbiss.— French, Courge.— Spanish. 



bona Tomtanera. 

 Bush sorts, 1 oz.for 50 hills. Bush varieties, 5 to 6 lbs., 



and running varieties, 3 to 4 lbs. in hills for an acre. 



Jf by mail in quantities of % Vb. and upward, postage 



must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



Winter Varieties. 



FORDHOOK SQUASH. The engraving shows the 

 shape of this grand new Squash. It is extremely 

 handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and straw, 

 yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and the 

 best in quality of all Winter Squashes. Placed in 

 a cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition 

 throughout the winter and spring until late in 

 June, when Summer Squashes are ready. The 



4AKDWICH ISLAKD_MAimoTH^ stem is thiQ and hard> ftnd a]s0 tQe f oots< CO nSe- 



quently it is perfectly free from the attacks of the Squash 

 borer. It matures early and far North, and is everywhere 

 a sure cropper, being earlier in ripening than any other 

 "Winter Squash. Immensely productive. A remarkable 

 keeper, yet the skin is very thin and delicate. The meat 

 is very thick and the seed cavity small. Another feature 

 is that the green Squashes can be used at any stage of 

 their growth and in flavor are superior to any Summer 

 Squash. (See cut.) Price, per pkt. 10 cts., 25 cts. per 

 oz., 60 cts. per y A lb., $2.00 per lb. 



EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW. ' This is vi recent intro- 

 duction, but its steadily increasing sale has placed it 

 amoDg the standard varieties. It has all the good quali. 

 ties of the Winter Squashes, but is at least two weeks 

 earlier. It is very' prolific. Fruits are shaped somewhat 

 like Boston Marrow and is of a beautiful orange color. 

 6uffused with light yellow. The rind is very hard, but 

 thin, and the flesh is deep, fine-drained, and of delicious 

 quality. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 35 cts. % lb., $1.00 lb. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Distinct in appearance, of a short 

 cylindrical shape, having on the blossom end a small 

 cap-shaped enlargement. The flesh Is dry, sweet and 

 thick, and of a bright orange color, while It* keeping 

 qualities are admirable. Thoso desiring a " drv " Squash, 

 should grow Essex Hybrid. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 

 30 cts. y± lb., 60 cts. lb. 



