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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



Columbian riammoth 

 White Asparagus. 



Colombian Mammoth White Asparagus. 



An entirely new and magnificent 

 variety of Asparagus, which is sure to 

 be in great demand because it furnishes' 

 white shoots which stay white as long 

 as fit for use, without earthing up or 

 any other artificial blanching ; and be- 

 cause it can be absolutely depended 

 on to give 80 to 90 per cent, of white 

 plants from seed. This grand novelty 

 has been brought to its present state 

 of perfection by one of the largest and 

 most experienced growers of Asparagus 

 m this countr)', by many years of careful 

 selection from a single plant found in 

 one of his fields of Conover's Colossal. 

 To-day he has a field of the Columbian 

 Mammoth White from which he sells 

 the product to a canning factory, that 

 allows him over 20 per cent, more for it than for any other kind grown for them. 

 There is no question but this is the greatest advance in Asparagus improvement 

 since the introduction of the Conover's Colossal. Per pkt.. 10 cts. , oz., 25 cts. ; 

 \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., §2.00. Roots, 1-vear-old, $1.2.5 per 100; $7.00 per 1,000. 

 2-year-old, $1.50 per 100; $9.00 per 1,000. 



New Triumph Celery. 



Evans' New 



Triumph Celery. 



This new variety comes to us from Canada, 

 and the originator claims it to be the celery of 

 the future and the finest variety ever grown. 

 For solidity, crispne.«;s and fine nutty flavor it is 

 unequalled. It is very brittle, of good size, and 

 creamy white in color. Its most valuable rec- 

 ommendation, however, is its remarkably long 

 keeping qualities, which should make it a popular 

 variety for late use for the market gardener. 

 Per pkt. , 10 cts. ; per oz., 50 cts. 



Crosby's Egyptian Beet. 



An improved strain of the Egyptian Beet in 

 great repute in the Boston market. It is much 

 thicker than the original strain, quite as early, 

 <rf better color and quality, besides being 

 smoother. For market or family gardens it takes 

 the lead. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Impboved Short White Carrot. 



Triumph Musk Melon. 



This superb new melon, which we offered for the first time last year, 

 is a cross between Columbus and Osage, combining all the good qualities 

 of these two most excellent varieties, and is far superior to any melon now 

 in existence. The flesh is red, thick and luscious, and ripens clear to the 

 rind. The melons are of medium size and are beautifully netted. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Improved Short White Carrot. 



A new and distinct variety which will doubtless take first rank as a field 

 carrot by reason of its great productiveness and its growing well out of 

 the ground, making it comparatively easy to harvest. The roots are half- 

 long and of good shape, as shown in the cut, light green above ground, 

 white below, flesh white, rich, solid and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz. 10 cts. ; 1 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 



Golden Self = Blanching Celery. 



This valuable Celery is without doubt the best for early market use. 

 Growers, having found it very profitable, are using it largely in preference 

 to other sorts. It is of fine dwarf form, rapid growth, rich golden yellow 

 color, of superior flavor and excellent keeping quality. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb. §3.-50. 



Sweet Corn, White Cob Cory. 



A new and improved variety of the Cory Corn with uniformly lukite 

 cobs. It is as early as the ordinary Cory, with ears fully as large and well 

 filled, and will be preferred by many who object to tlie red Cob sorts. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts. 



