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. 



BEETS. 



Early Model. (See cut. ) This is a fine se- 

 lection of blood-red Beet, extremely smooth, 

 fine rich color and desirable shape, and makes 

 a rapid growth, maturing very early. It is 

 globe shape and the color of flesh a rich 

 blood-red. In quality it is most excellent, 

 being sweet, tender and free from coarse- 

 ness. The tops are quite small, making it 

 a fine variety for forcing in hotbed, and it 

 retains all the good qualities either when 

 grown under glass or outside. Pkt. , 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 4) cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Crosby's Egyptian. Extremely early, 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. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 1.5 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



CUCUMBER. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A 



strain of White Spine which has been im- 

 proved 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., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 

 English Varieties of Forcing Cucum° 

 hers. A list of the favorite varieties for 

 growing in private greenhouses will be found 

 on page 73. 



I.ETTUCE. 



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

 Lettuce is excellent for forcing purposes and for growing out- 

 side. It is of a yellowish-green color, and forms a solid 

 heart, even before half grown. It is of superior flavor, very 

 crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 80 cts. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 large; desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor plant- 

 ing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 



Boston Market ( W/iite Seed). Hardy and crisp; a suitable 

 forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves dull 

 green in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts. 



MUSKMEI.ONS. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite English variety, scarlet flesh, 



good flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, 



delicious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



RADISH. 



New Perfection. Very attractive and excellent quality. 

 Upper portion red, wfiile lower and tip is white. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Cardinal Qlobe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

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

 Radishes are globular in shape, and brilliant cardinal- red 

 color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; | lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Earliest White Qlobe Forcing. The earliest 

 white olive-shaped Radish in existence, beautiful transparent 

 ivory-white skin, very small root ; small top ; flesh white, 

 tender and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



TOMATO. 



Comet (Forcing). A productive variety for forcing. Fruits 

 medium size, color rich scarlet and of good quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; i oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., $1.25. 



Lorillard (Forciitfi). A good sort for forcing as well as out- 

 door culture; bright red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 71 



