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VEGETABLE 5EEDS— For Forcing. 



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

 general list on pages 52 and 53. Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality, 



PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY BY MAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 



BEANS. 



Triumph of the Frames. Best for forcing. 

 Produces a mass of pale green pods; is very 

 dv/arf, prolific and of rich, tender quality. I't. 

 40 cts. (postpaid, 48 els ) ; qt., 75 cts. (postpaid, 

 90 cts.). 



BEETS. 



Crosby's Egyptian. An improved strain of the 



Kgyjitian Beet, specially recommended as extra 



early sort and for forcing. It is much thicker 



than the original strain, of better color and 



quality, besides being smoother. Pl<t., 5 cts.; oz., 



10 cts.; i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 

 Early Eclipse. Remarl<able for its rapid growth, 



extreme smallness of top, and extra fine quality. 



Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh in- 

 tense red ; very fine-grained and sweet. An ex- 

 cellent sort for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



^ II)., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts. 

 Crimson Globe. This Beet is remarkable for its 



smooth skin and fine shape. The flesh and skin 



are both very dark and cjualily fine, being sweet 



and tender. The tops are small and dark in color, 

 ■ and it is a good forcing Beet. Pkt., 10 cts.; o/., 



15 cts.; J lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Perfect Forcing 

 Carrot. 



A fine half-long variety, beautiful bright scarlet, 

 transparent, crisp and almost without a core. Re- 

 markably small top and can be planted very close in 

 frame. It also does well grown in the open ground, 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb , 50 Us. 



CUCUMBER. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White 



Spine which has been improved tlirough careful selection 



with a view to life for forcing in hothouses and frames. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 25 cts.; ^ lb,, 75 cts. 

 Rochford'S Marlcet, An English forcing Cucumber, pro- 

 nounced the Ijest of all for forcing. Our seed is procured 



direct from the originator, and produces long, handsome 



Cucumbers which are uf finest quality. This variety can 



always be depended upon to produce a good crop. Packets 



of 10 seeds, 25 cts.; 100 seeds, $2. 1^5. 



For other English Forcing Cucumuers, see page 53. 



Boston Market Leituc 



i'KOGMOKC SeLECIED ToMAlO. 



EETTUCE FOR FORCING. 



Boston Market. ( fF/iiU seed.) (See Cut.) Hardy and 

 crisp; one of the best for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 els.; 

 i lb , 40 cts. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 large; desirable for forcing and for spring and fall outdoor 

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



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. Produces fine large heads 

 of excellent quality, and one of the best forcing and market 

 sorts; also stands the heat well in summer. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. 



RADISH FOR FORCING. 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

 that come so early will be pleased with this variety. The 

 Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a most brilliant 

 cardinal-red color. It will stand considerable heat; there- 

 fore it is a quick forcer, and the quality is fine, being crisp 

 and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; i lb, 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish, of mild 

 flavor. Color of flesh as well as skin is bright red. Good 

 for forcing or out-of-door planting. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 3- lb., 30 CIS.; lb., 11.00. 



FORCING TOMATOES. 



Best of All. The vines grow strong and healthy, and pro- 

 duce Tomatoes in heavy bunches at short distances all over 

 the plant. The fruits grow to a good size, are very solid and 

 firm, containing but few seeds; color deep scarlet. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 els. 



Frogmore Selected. (See cut.) A forcing variety of 

 great merit. The plants are healthy and very productive, 

 the fruit growing in large clusters. Shape round, color deep 

 bright red and the Tomatoes grow very smooth. Pkt , 10 

 cts.; |- oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



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