A FEW SPECIALTIES IN 



VEGETABLE SEEDS— For Forcing. 



On this page we offer a few of our leading varieties suitable for forcing; other sorts will be found in the general 

 list on pages 72 and 73. Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality. 

 PRICES FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY BY MAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 

 BEANS. 



Giant Forcer. A variety of green- 

 podded Bean, suitable for forcing 

 under glass and also for outdoor cul- 

 ture. The pods mature very quickly, 

 and are exceedingly attractive, both in 

 color and shape. Pt. , 25 cts. (post- 

 paid, 33 cts.); qt., 45 cts. (postpaid, 

 60 cts.); 4 qts., §1.50; peck, §2.50. 



BEETS. 



Early Model. This new variety is an 

 excellent selection of blood-red beet, 

 being extremely smooth and of fine 

 color and desirable shape. It is a 

 quick grower and matures very early, 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.;| lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., |1.25. 



Early Eclipse. Remarkable for rapid 

 growth, smallness of top, and extra 

 fine quality. Perfectly smooth and 

 round ; skin and flesh intense red ; 

 very fine-grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; £ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts, 



Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) An 

 excellent early variety ; produces a 

 smooth Beet, and is of good quality. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., 90 cts. 



CARROT. 



Dreer's "Perfect" Forcing Carrot. A perfect half-long 

 variety, beautiful bright scarlet color, very crisp, and grows 

 almost without core. Tops are remarkably small, thus allow- 

 ing the Carrots to be grown close in the frames. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



CUCUMBER. 



The Davis Perfect Cucumber. A new variety which will 

 soon take the place of the best strains of White Spine, both 

 for forcing and outside use. Large size, rich, dark, glossy 

 green, which it holds until nearly ripe. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz,, 

 20 cts.; Jib., 45 cts.; lb., §1.50.' 



LETTUCE. 



May King. (See cut. ) This variety is excellent for forcing 

 or outdoor growth. It is very hardy and withstands much 

 cold, damp weather. Either under glass or when planted 

 outside it will produce fine heads much sooner than any other 

 variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with 

 brown, while inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 10 cts,; oz., 

 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Boston Market. Hardy and crisp ; largely used for forcing. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures quickly, large size, crisp 



and tender. 

 50 cts. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb. 



MIISKMELONS. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite variety, scarlet 



flesh, good flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, 



finely netted, delicious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



RADISH 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp 

 little red Radishes that come so early will be 

 pleased with this variety. Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 10 

 cts.; \\b., 35 cts.; lb., §1.00. 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing. A beautiful white 

 variety, quick forcer, and can also be grown in 

 open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts.; lb., §1.25. 



TOMATO. 



Comet. Produces a large crop of medium size 

 tomatoes, which are a rich scarlet color, very 

 solid and of excellent quality. Pkt. 15 cts.; \ 

 oz., 50 cts.; oz., 85 cts.; \ lb., §3.00. 



Lorillard. A good sort for forcing; bright red, 



smooth, early. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., 



§1.00. 



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