...A FE^V 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 52 and 53. Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality. 



PRICES FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY BY MAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 



BEANSi 



Giant Forcer Bean (>ee cut). A new variety of green-poddeil 

 Bean, suitable fur ioicing umler glass ami also for outdoor cul- 

 ture. The pods mature very quickly and are exceedingly attrac- 

 tive, both in color and shape. They are large, measure 5 to G 

 inches in length, half-round in sh.ipe, tender and of a delicious 

 flavor. Pkt., 10 cts ; pt., 30 cts. (postpaid, 38 cts.); qt., 55 cts. 

 (post]iaid, 70 CIS ); 4 qts., §2.00, by express. 



Triumph of the Frames. Produces a mass of pale green pods ; 

 very dwarf, prolific and of rich, tender quality. Pkt., 10 cU.; 

 pt., 25 cts. (postpaid, 33 cts.) qt., 45 cts. (postpaid, 60 cts.). 



BEETS. 



Early riodel. This new variety is au excellent selection of 



blood-red Beet, being extremely smooth and of fine color and de- 

 sirable shape. It is a quick grower and matures very early. The 



shape is nearly round, color blood-red, flesh remarkably sweet, 



tender and free from coarseness, tops quite small. It is a fine va- 

 riety for forcing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., 



^1.25. 

 Crimson Qlobe. This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin 



and fine shape. The flesh and skin are both very dark and 



quality fine, being sweet and tender. The tops are small and 



dark m color, and it is a good forcing Beet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



15 cts.; I lb., 30 cts ; lb„ 80 cts. 

 Crosby's Egyptian. An improved strain of the Egyptian Beet, 



specially recommended as an extra early sort and for forcing. It 



is much thicker than the original strain, better color and quality, 



besides being smoother. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; 



lb., 70 cts. 



CUCUMBER. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White 



Spine which has been improved through careful selection 



with a view to use fir forcing iu hothouses and frames. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 CIS.; i lb., 75 cts. 

 Rochford'S Harket. An English forcing Cucumber, pro- 

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



direct from the originator, and produces long, handsome 



Cucumbers, which are of finest quality. This variety can 



always be depended upon to produce a good crop. Packets 



of 10 seeds, 25 cts.; 100 seeds, $2.25. 



J^o>- other English Forcing Cucumbers see page 53. 



Dreer's Perfect Forcing Carrot. 



A fine half-long variety, beautiful l>right scarlet, transparent, 

 crisp and almost without a core. Remarkably 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 cts. 



EETTUCE FOR FORCING. 



riay King. A new variety from Germany, vvheie it is a 

 great favorite. It is hardy and will stand much cold, damp 

 weather. Can be planted out of doors or under glass, and 

 in either case will produce fine heads much sooner than any 

 other variety. The outer leaves are yellowish-green tinged 

 with brown, while the inside is rich golden yellow. Pkt., 

 10 cts,; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb.. $1.00. 



Boston Market ( fF/izVi" ji'frt'). Hardy and crisp; one 

 of the best for forcing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. ,15 cts.; \ lb., 

 40 cts. 



RADISH FOR FORCING. 



Cardinal Qlobe. Those who like the crisp little red 

 Radishes that come so early will be pleased with this 

 varietv. The Radishes grow globular in shape, and are 

 of a most brilliant cardinal-red color. It will stand 

 considerable heat; therefore it is a quick forcer, and 

 the quality is fine, being crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.-. \ lb.. 30 CIS.; 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., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., SI 00. 



FORCING TOMATOES. 



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

 produce 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 cts. 



Frogmore Selected. 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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