PETE* HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



4. 



PUMPKIN. 



TJerman, Kurbis.— French, Courge.— Spanish, Calabaza. 



Pampkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural purooses 



They art usually planted in fields of Corn or Potatoes but mav be' 



•profitably raised la fields by themselves. Sow first of May In hills 8 



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



be added at tte rate of 8 els. per lb. 

 CALHOUN. . (See Novelties, page 16.) 15 cts. pkt 50 

 cts. oz., $1.75 y. lb., $6.00 lb. ■**•■■» 



JONATHAN. I large bottle-shaped variety, with a 

 crook neck ; of most attractive appearance. It is 

 very prolific and the flesh is fine, clear and sweet 

 making it valuable for pies and other table uses! 

 Its hard shell maf es it an excellent keeper. (See cat ) 

 10 cts. pkt, 30 cts. oz., $1.00 % lb., S3.00 lb. 

 Xarge Tours, or Mammoth.. Grows to an immense size 

 often weighing over 100 pounds. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts' 

 oz., 50 cts. }i pound. $1.50 lb. 



LARGE CHEESE. A. well-known variety, its fine flesh and rich color making it 



valuable for pies and table use, while its productiveness renders it useful for stock 



feeding. Where only one variety is needed the Cheese should always be planted. 



5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. J4 lb., 60 cts. lb. . 



JUMBO. Thi3 is the variety to be grown where "the biggest pumpkin" Is wanted. We 



have seen specimens weighing 250 pounds. The color of 6kin is a deep yellow, the 



flesh being of a lighter shade. Notwithstanding its enormous 6ize it is delicious 



In quality and generally desirable* 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 50 cts. }£ lb., $1.50 lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pumpkin, which are 

 too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz., 25 cts. y± lb., 60 cts. lb. 



Nantucket, ' Connecticut Field, Saahaw, Sugar. 



#RHUBRRB,^ 



German, Ehubarber.— French, Rhubarbe. — Spanish, Ruibarbo Bastardo. 

 Saw In April In drills'* foot apart, thinning out to about the same distance apart In the rows 

 when a few inches high. In fall, or the following spring, transplant into deep, nch soil abou: 

 three feet apart each way. If propagated by dividing the roots, it may be dons either in fall or 

 spring, planting at the same distance apart as given above. The large roots of Rhubarb are easily 

 forced if taken up and packed closely together under the stage of a greenhouse or warm cellar, as 

 no light is necessary for tit© development of the stalk. 

 If by mail in quantities of y> lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate 



of 8 cts. per lb. 

 ST. MARTIN S. A new Scotch variety. It is immensely productive, one of 



the earliest, and has a rich, spicy flavor very similar to the gooseberry 



when used for pies or tarts. 20 cts. pkt., 75 cts. oz., $2.50 y A lb. 

 Victoria. Very large; later than the Linnffius. 10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 



cts. y x lb., $2.50 lb. 

 Linnaeus. Early and tender. 10 cts". pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. }£ lb., $2.50 lb. 

 For price of Rhubarb Roots, see Vegetable Plants, j>age 47. 



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RADISH.; 



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German, Rettig, Radieschen.— French, Radis, Rave, Petite flare.— Spanish, Rabano. 

 1 oz. for 100 feet of drill; 9 to 10 U>8. in drills for an acre. 



Eadishes thriTe test in a light, sandy loam ; heavy or clayey 

 •oils not only delay their maturity, but produce crops mucb 

 Inferior both in appearance and flavor. For a successive supply 

 sow from the middle of March until September, at intervals of 

 twp-or three weeks. For an early supply they may be sown in 

 a iiOt-bed m February, care being taken to give plenty of venti- 

 lation, otherwise they will run to leaves. 



If by mail m quantities of y, lb. and upward, post- 

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

 Early Long Radishes. 

 BRIGHTEST SCARLET. (See Novelties, page 5) 



15 cts. pkt., 40 cts.'oz., $1.00 % lb. 



CELESTIAL. It is ready for use when iy> or 3 



inches long and continues until nearly 6 inches 



long, making it almost an all seasons Radish. 



The flesh is firm, solid and pure white, skin 



creamy white, and is very attractive in appear- 



■rJS?~ £L Cts " P k, - 25 cts.oz.,75cts. 141b, $2.50 lb. 



LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP. This variety 



is largely grown, as its shape (when tied up in 



flat bunches) is best suited to ship. Its average 



length is about 9 inches. 5 cts. pkt, 10 cts. oz.. 



25 cts. >£lb., 65 cts. lb. 



Winte r Ra dishes. 



GRAY LONG WINTER. An exceedingly fine 

 winter variety ; good keeper and of a gray color. 

 5 cts pkt., 10 cts, oz., 25 cts. >£ lb., 75 cts. lb. 



ROSE CHINA WINTER. Bright rose color; 

 flesh firm and piquant; fine for winter use. 5c. 

 pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. \i lb., 75 cts. lb. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH. One of the hardiest 

 and best for winter use. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 

 25 cts. % lb., 75 cts. lb. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. 

 oz , 25 cts. y A lb., 75 cts. lb 



Long White Spanish. Bather milder In flavor 

 than the Long Black Spanish. 5 cts. pkt.. 10 cts. 

 oz., 25 cts. 14 lb.. 75 cts. lb 



CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH W H IT E WIN- 

 TER A white-fleshed Radish of excellent 

 qualitv. 5 cts. pkt.. 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. \£ lb., 

 $1 00 lb. 



THE "SANDWICH" So called because it is 

 largely used by the French and Germans for 

 slicing for sandwiches, the radish taking the 

 place of meat. This variety is of a pure snow- 

 white color, similar to the White Strasburg in 

 shape, but rather more stump rooted. We can 

 recommend it to market gardeners as well as to 

 private planters. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt , 30 

 cts. per oz., 75 cts. per >£ lb. 



