FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 99 


MAMMOTH SILVER KING. 
attains an enormous size in one season from seed. 
OKRA. 
(Gombo.) 
Essbarer Hibiscus, GER. Gombo, FR. 


inches apart in the drills. 
Improved Dwarf Green. 
from hard ridges. 
Dreer’s Little Gem. 
light green color. 
good size. 
White Creole (Syn. White Velvet). 
The best of the Dwarf sorts. 
are soft and velvety to the touch. 

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Dwarr Extra Curvep PArRSLey. 
Dwarf Extra Curled. 
ornamental ; excellent for garnishing. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 30 ets., Ib. $1.00. 



This is the largest of the white Italian Onions, and 
This 
sort is deserving of extensive cultivation, and will be 
found especially serviceable in the family garden, as it is 
of mild flavor, attractive appearance and form, and a good 
keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 ets., 3 Ib. 75 ets., lb. $2.50. 
Leaves tender, crimped and very 
curly, of a beautiful bright green color, and very 

Quimbombo, Sp. 
This vegetable is becoming extensively grown. The long young pods of this plant 
are used in soups, stews, ete., to which they impart a rich flavor and are considered 
nutritious. Sow the seed thickly in rich ground about the middle of Mey, or when 
the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart and 1 inch deep; thin out to 10 
Hoe often, and earth up a little to support the stems. 
The very young pods can be gathered and dried for winter use. 
A very desirable sort for market gardeners, as it is 
very productive, bears long pods, which remain tender a long time and are free 
Will attract attention wherever shown. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 cts., ¢ 1b. 25 ets., lb. 75 cts. 
Pods long, slender, and of a 
They are born profusely, and retain their tenderness till of 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 ets., 4 lb. 30 ets., Ib. $1.00. ; 
This variety is largely grown in the South, 
and is preferred by many to the green-podded sorts, as it is considered to be more 
tender and of better flavor. he podsare perfectly round, free from ridges, and 
They are of unusual size, and of a creamy 
white color. Pkt. d eis., oz. 15 cts., + 1b. 30 ets., 1b. $1.00. 

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White. Qt. 30 cts. 
Yellow. Qt. 25 ets. Price per peck and 
Potato Onions. Qt. 25 ets. bushel on application. 
Shallots. Qt. 25 ets. ) 
Garlic. Lb. 30 cts. 





ImproveD DwarF OKRA. 
PARSLEY. 
Petersilie,Ger. Persil,FR. Peregil, Sp. 
Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, ete. 
Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early 
in April, in rows 1 foot apart and 4 inch deep; thin 
out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. 
The seed is slow of germination, taking from three to 
four weeks to make its appearance, and often failing 
to come up in dry weather. To assist its coming up 
quicker, s0.k the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout 
in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For 
winter use protect in a frame or light cellar. 
Curled. A good medium eurled variety for garnishing 
and seasoning. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., + Ib. 30 ets., Ib. $1.00. 
Extra Curled Perpetual. <A new and distinct variety 
of unequalled merit, beautifully crimped and curled. 
It ean be cut the year round, as it rarely runs to seed. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 cts., + Ib. 40 ets., 1b. $1.25. 
Fern Leaved. Nothing better for garnishing could be 
desired. Asa garden decorative plant it is very orna- 
mental. It will stand the winter if covered before 
frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., + lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 


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