FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 


GoLDEN QUEEN. 
Golden Queen. A very handsome vellow Tomato; re- 
sembles the Paragon in size, solidity and productive- 
ness. For preserving this sort will be found valuable. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz, 30 ets., } Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.50. 
Dreer’s Seiected Trophy. One of the very best in 
enltivation; our seed is saved only from the finest 
ripe specimens, which for size, smoothness, solidity 
and excellent flavor are unsurpassed. 
Pkt. 10 ets., 02. 30 ets., Ib. $1.00, Ib. $3.50. 

Pracu. 
Peach. This variety is entirely different from any other 
Tomato, and closely resembles a peach in size, form 
and color. Of delicate flavor and very attractive in 
appearance. The fruit is two inches in diameter and 
borne in large quantities. An excellent preserving 
sort. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 ets., + lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Red Pear. Oval shape; similar to Yellow Pear, except 
of a beautiful red color.. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 ets. 
Yellow Pear. True pearshape, small size, smooth, used 
for preserving. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 30 ets. i 
King Humbert. A desirable sort for table decorations. 
Of a delicate strawberry flavor, bright scarlet color, 
and a first class preserving sort. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 3 for 25 ets., oz. 40 ets. 
2s * TURNIPS * 
Steckriibe, GER. 
Navet, 
Fr. Nabo Comun, Spr. 
For early use, sow as soon as the ground opens in the spring, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart; thin out to 6 or 
9 inches in the rows; as soon as the first leaves appear, sprinkle with soot, wood-ashes, air-slacked lime, or Slug Shot, to 
destroy the little black fly, which will devour the plants if 
the black fly.’ 
and August; do not sow later than the Ist of September. 
excellent for the table. 
not attended to in time. Slug Shot is a certain remedy for 
For a succession, continue to sow every two weeks until June; for a fall and winter crop, sow in July 
The Ruta Bagas are grown for feeding stock, and are also 
Take up the roots in November or before severe frosts ; cut off the tops within an inch of the 
crown, store in a cool cellar or pit, or pile up ina conical form, out of doors, in dry ground; cover carefully with 
long straw, and finish by earthing up, covering them with about 12 or 15 inches of earth, leaving a trench around the 
heap to carry off the water. 


Purece Tor Strap Lear, 
Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This variety is at 
least two weeks earlier than any other. It is of a 
handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with 
purple top, flesh snow-white. fine grained and delicate 
flavor. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 cts., + Ib. 25 ets., lb. 60 ets. 
Extra Early Munich. A very early variety, purple 
top, white flesh, of fine grain and good flavor. Should 
be grown quickly. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., + 1b. 25 cts., Ib. 60 ets. 
Early White Flat Dutch. An early, white-fleshed 
variety, of quick growth, mild flavor, and excellent 
quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., } 1b. 20 ets., lb. 50 ets. 
Early White Egg. An egg-shaped variety,’ for spring 
or fall sowing, flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and 
sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., + lb. 20 ets., lb. 60 ets. 

Put away in this manner they will be found in good condition in the spring. 

White Frat Dutcn. 
Early Red, or Purple Top Flat. This strap-leaved 
variety is the principal sort for early spring and fall 
use; top is red or purple above ground, flesh fine 
grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 cts., ¢ Ib. 20 ets., 1b. 50 ets. 
Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, 
partly above ground; yery productive, flesh white, 
fine grained and sweet, of excellent quality for family 
and market gardeners’ use. 
Pkt. 5 ets., 02. 10 ets., 4 1b. 20 cts., 1b. 50 ets. 



Add 8 cents per pound for postage on Turnip Seed by mail. 
Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser’s 
expense. 
