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. 



Triumph of the Frames. An early 

 French forcing variety which produces a 

 mass of long pale-green pods, very fleshy 

 ana iender. Pt., 30 els.; qt., 50 cts. ; 

 4qts.,$1.75; peck, $3.00, by express 

 or freight at purchaser's expense. If 

 wanted by Parcel Post add postage for 

 Beans as noted on oage 72. 



BEEXS. 



Crosby's Egyptian, (See cut.) Ex- 

 tremely 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.,'l5cts ; 1 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Early Eclipse, Remaikable for its rapid 



growth, stnallness of top, and extra fine 



quality. Perfectly smooth and round, 



skin and flesh intense red. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



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

 Early Model. This is a fine selection of 



blood-red Beet, extremely smooth, fine 



rich color and desirable shape. It makes 



a rapid growth, and is excellent for 



forcing. Globe shape and the color of 



flesh rich blood-red. The quality is 



excellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt. , 



10 cts.; oz., 23 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., 



S.I.0O. 



CUCUMBER. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White Spine 



which has been improved through careful selection with a 



view to use for forcing in hothouses and frames. When young 



the fruits are tender and crisp, and when fully grown will 



measure six to seven inches in length. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., ]5 



cts.; i lb., 40 CIS.; lb., $1.2-5. 

 English Varieties of Forcing Cucumbers. A list of the 



favorite varieties for growing in private greenhouses will be 



found on page 73. 



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I.ETTUCE. 



Grand Rapids Forcing, Matures quickly, large size, and 

 handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a loose clus- 

 ter of leaves which are bright green and crimped at the edge, 

 and do not wilt for some time after ready to cut. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 60 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.; \ lb., (JO cts. 



Boston Market ( White 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.01VS. 



Blenheim Orange, A favorite English variety, scarlet flesh, 



good flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval sliape, finely nettled, 



delicious flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



RAOISH. 



New Perfection, (See cut.) Very attractive and excellent 

 qualilv. Ujiper portion red, while lower and tip is white. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

 that fome 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 Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 

 beautiful shape, nearly round, with small top. A very desir- 

 able atid good Radish, in fad, we consider it superior to any 

 other round white forcing Radish. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.2;i. 



TOMATO. 



Comet {Foi-riiif/). A productive variety for forcing. 



Fruits 

 Pkt., 



medium .size, color rich scarlet and of good qualitv 

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

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

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

 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



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