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. 



BEAXS. 



Giant Forcer. A variety of green-podded Bean, 

 suitable for forcing under glass and also for out- 

 door culture. The pods mature very quickly, and 

 are .exceedingly attractive, both in color and shape. 

 Pt., 20 cts. (postpaid, 28cts.); qt., 35 cts. (post- 

 paid, oOcts.); 4qts., $1.15; peck, $-2.00. 



BEETS. 



Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) Extremely 



earlv, and may be grown either out-of-doors or 



under glass, and in either case the young Beets are 



fit for use at an early stage of their growth. It is 



thicker through than the old Egyptian, which adds 



greatly to its appearance, and this, together with 



the rich vermilion color, makes it a very attractive 



sort. The quality is excellent, being sweet and 



tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 55 cts.; 



lb., ^2.00. 

 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., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 



cts.; lb., §1.75. 



CARROT. 



Dreer's " Perfect " Forcing Carrot. A perfect 

 half-long variety, Vieautiful bright scarlet color, very 

 crisp, and grows almost without core. Tops are 

 remarkably sm.ill, thus allowing the Carrots to be 

 grown close in the frames. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 

 cts.; I lb., $1.00. 



CUCUMBER. 



The Davis Perfect. A new variety for forcing and outside 



u.se. Large size, rich, dark, glossy, green, which it holds 



until nearly ripe. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; 



lb., 11.25. 

 Arlington Wliite Spine Forcing. A strain of White Spine 



which has been improved through careful selection with a 



view to use for forcing in hot-houses and frames. Large size, 



tender and crisp. It is also a .splendid variety for growing in 



the garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 50 cts. ; lb., 



$1.50. I 



Englisli Varieties of Forcing; Cucumbers. A list of the ! 



favorite varieties for growing in private greenhouses will be I 



found on page 73. ) 



LETTUCE. 



Dreer's "All Heart." (See cut.) This distinct Cabbage 

 Lettuce is excellent for forcing purposes as well as for grow- 

 ing outside. It is of a yellowish-green color, and forms a 

 solid heart, even before it is half grown. It is of superior 

 flavor, very crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. , 30 cts.; 

 I- lb , 80 cts. 



May King. This variety is excellent for forcing or outdoor 

 growth. 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.; 

 J lb., 75 cts. 



MUSKMEI^ONS. 



Blenheim Orange. Scarlet flesh, good 



flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Windsor Castle. Green flesh, finely 



netted. Pkt., 25 cts. 



RADISH. 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the 

 crisp little red Radishes that come so 

 early wiH be pleased with this variety. 

 Glotae-shape and of a brilliant cardinal- 

 red color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 15 cts.; 

 \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing. A beautiful 

 white variety, quick forcer, and can also 

 be grown in open ground. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 40 tts.; 11>.. $1.2-'). 



TO:WATO. 



Comet. Produces a large crop of medium 

 size tomatoes, which are a rich scarlet 

 color, very solid, and of excellent 

 quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 i lb., $1.50. 



Lorillard. A good sort for forcing; bright 

 red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; 1 lb., 85 cts. 



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