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PETE!* HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



PARSNIP. 



HENDEESON'8 EMEBAT.T) paeslet. 



German, Pastinake. — French, Panais. — 

 Spanish, Pastinaca. 

 1 oz. per 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 V>6. in drill" 

 for an acre. 

 Sow as early in spring as the weather will 

 edmit, in drills fifteen inches apart, cover- -j^"-S 



ing half an inch deep. When well np thin 

 out to five or six inches apart in the rows. . 

 Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, 

 and it is usual to take up in fall a certain 

 quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in 

 the ground till spring, to be dug as required. 

 If by mail in quantities of % lb. and 

 upward, postage must be added 

 at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



HENDERSON'S HOLLOW 



CROWNED, We believe this 



is the finest stock of Parsnip 



that can be procured. ' The 



roots run of uniform size, and are as smooth as if turned out in a lathe. 



The growing taste for this delicious vegetable will make this improved strata 



particularly desirable. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 30 cts. % lb., 65 cts. lb. 

 Long Smooth. A fine flavored variety. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts.. oz., 25 cts. % lb. , 60 ct9. lb» 

 Early Round. An early variety, but of small Bize. 5 cts, pkt., 15 cts. oz., 25 cta» 



K lb., 75 cts. lb. 



.;. .*. .i. PHRSLEY. + »• •»• 



German, Petersilie.— French, Persil— Spanish, Peregil. 

 1 oz. or 150 feet of drill. 

 Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow soil As the seeds germinate very slowly, thr6e of four weeks 

 elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously soaking: 

 the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch deep. For 

 ■winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes and kept in, 

 the house for convenient use during the winter. 



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

 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped and 

 curled. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 14 lb., $1.00 lb. 

 A very beautiful variety ; very valuable for table decoration. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. % lb., $1.00 lb. 

 The leaves of this sort are plain; it is hardier than the curled variety. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. % lb., 80 cts. lb. . 

 Hamburg or "Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy-rooted kind ; the roots used for flavoring soups. 5 cts. pkt., .10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 34 lD -» $1-00 lb. 

 HENDERSON'S EMERALD. Distinct in appearance from any of the other varieties, being of a lighter and more brilliant shade of 

 green. The plant is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut and very curly. To growers for the markets as well as for private 

 gardens we commend this sort. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. % lb., $1.501b. 

 EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curled ; excellent for garnishing. 10 cts. pkt. , 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. % lb., 80cts. lb. 



Pern-Leaved. 

 Plain Parsley. 



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?• PEPPER 4- 



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German, Pfeffer.— French, Piment. — Spanish, Pimiento. 

 Grown Jargely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the open,gronnd 

 when the weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen 

 inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past. 

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

 " COUNTY PAIR. 5 ' (See Novelties, page 14.) 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts.' for $1.00. 

 CARDINAL (See Novelties, page U.) 10 cts. pkt., S1.00 oz. 

 RED CLUSTER A new type of Chili Eed, bearing a profusion of red clusters 



of very thin, pungent peppers in an upright position. It forms a small, 



compact plant about a foot high. A single plant has been known to 



produce as many as 1,000 peppers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 U lb., $4.00 lb. 

 SWEET MOUNTAIN OR MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, but 



larger and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed pickles, "Mangoes." 



10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 J4 lb., $3.00 lb. 

 LONG- RED CAYENNE. The-variety of commerce. Pods small, cone-shaped ; 



scarlet red when ripe. Quite a late variety ;' the pods are as frequently used 



fo pickling green as when ripe. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 % lb., $3.00 lb. 

 CHILD'S CELESTIAL. Creamy white changing to^Vivid scarlet. 10 cts. pkt., 



40 cts. oz., $1.25 J4 lb.7$4.00 lb. 

 RUBY ICING. (Seecut.) An exceedingly large and handsome Pepper of mild 



flavor ; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from 4>£ to 6 ins. long by 9 to 12 ins. 



in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar 



like tomatoes and cucumbers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 ^lb., $4.00 lb. 

 SWEET SPANISH. One of the largest and earliest varieties ; the flesh is 



sweet and mild. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 % lb., S3.00 lb. 

 LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of mild flavor and a 



favorite sort both for pickling and for use in the natural state. 10 cts. pkt., 



35 cts. oz., $1.00 14 lb., S3.00 lb. 

 GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but of more 



delicate flavor ; color, yellow. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 % lb., $3.00 lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pepper, which 

 are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 25 

 cts. oz., 75 cts. 14 lb., $2.50 lb. 



Squash, or Tomato-Shaped. Cranberry, Long Yellow Cayenne, 



Chili, Cherry Red, Oxheart 



