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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. 



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

 tremely early, and may lie 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. It is thicker 



through than the old Egyptian, which 



adds greatly to its appearance ; this, to- 

 gether with the rich vermilion color, 



makes it a very attractive sort. The 



quality is excellent, being sweet and 



tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; \ lb., 



50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Early Eclipse. Remarkable for rapid 



growth, smallness of top, and extra fine 



quality. Perfectly smooth and round ; 



skin and flesh intense red; very fine 



grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. ; \ 



lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



CARROT. 



Dreer's "Perfect" Forcing Carrot. 



A perfect half-long variety, beautiful 

 bright scarlet color, very crisp, and grows 

 almost without core. Tops are remark- 

 ably small, thus allowing the Carrots to 

 be grown close in the frames. Pkt., 10 

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



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 hot-houses and frames. Large 



size, tender and crisp. It is also a splendid variety for grow- EET JL UCE. 



lb 8 V% garde "' Pkt " 10 CtS ' 5 ° Z " 2 ° CtS ' ; * "'" 5 ° CtS ' ; Dreer ' s " A " Heart." This distinct Cabbage Lettuce is 



., $l.ou. excellent for forcing purposes and for growing outside. It is 



English Varieties of Forcing Cucumbers. A list of the f a yellowish-green color, and forms a solid heart, even be- 



favorite varieties for growing in private greenhouses will be fore half grown. It is of superior flavor, very crisp and tender. 



found on page 73. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 80 cts. 



May King. Excellent for forcing or outdoor growth. The 

 outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while 

 inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ 

 lb., 60 cts. 

 Grand Rapids Forcing. Matures quickly, forms a large 

 cluster of leaves, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts 



MUSKMELONS. 



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. 



Cardinal Globe. Those who like the crisp little red Radishes 

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

 Radishes grow globular in shape, and are of a most brilliant 

 cardinal -red color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; 

 lb., $1.00. 



Dreer's Earliest White Globe Forcing. (See cut.) 

 The earliest white olive-shaped Radish in existence, beautiful 

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

 white, tender and crisp. It is particularly adapted to forcing 

 in greenhouse or hot-bed, also does well in open ground. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TOMATO. 



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

 medium size, color rich scarlet and of good quality. Pkt.. 10 

 cts.; i oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; } lb., $1.50. 



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

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

 30 cts.; 1 lb., 85 cts. 



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