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VEGETABLE SEEDS— For Forcing. 



English Forciiigr Cucumber ROCHFORO'S MARKET. 



We sent out this variety the first time in the fall of 1897 ; it wns tried by most of the prominent 

 forcers around Philadelphia, who pronounced it the besl of all forcing sorts. Produces long, 

 handsome fruits, and can always be depended upon to produce a good crop. Packet of 10 seeds, 

 25 cts.; per 100 seeds, $2.25. 



We also supply seed of other leading English Forcing Cucumbers as follows : Covent Oar- 

 den Favorite, Lockie's Perfection, m p.iclcels Cimtaining 10 seeds, 25 cis. per pmket ; or 



100 seeds for $2.25. Also Dul<e of Edinburgh, Sion House Improved and Teleo-raph 



RoUison's), in packets containing ten seeds, 20 cts. per packet; or 100 seeds for $1.75. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN BEET. 



An improved strain of the Egyptian Beet, specially recommended as an extra early sort. It is 

 much thicker than the original strain, of better color and quality, besides being smoother. Tested 

 alongside of many oiher strains of this popular Beet, ours has always been the best. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



CRIMSON GEOBE BEET. 



This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. The flesh and skin are both very 

 dark and quality fine, being sweet and tender. The tops are small and dark in color. We are con- 

 fident that this Beet will please all who plant it. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $l.QQ. 



Eettuce for Forcing, 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Mar- 

 ket, but neaily twice as large; desir- 

 able for forcing frames and for spring 

 and fall outdoor planting. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An 

 improvement on the Boston Market, 

 largei in size, crisp and tender qual- 

 ity, most desirable for forcing. Pj;t., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts. 



Silver Ball. This is one of the best 

 all-the-year-round Lettuce we know 

 of. It is an excellent variety, as 

 well for early spring and sunmier 

 use as for winter forcing. The 

 heads are silveiy white, very firm 

 and compact. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,15cts.; 

 ^ lb., 40 cts. 



Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. 

 Produces heads of excellent quality, 

 and one of the best market sorts ; 

 also stands the heat well in summei-. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts; i lb,, 50 

 CIS. 



CRIMSON GIANT RADISH. 



This is an entirely new variety, suitable for forcing or eaily 

 planting out of doors. A remarkable feature of this Radish is 

 that it will grow double the size of other round red forcing 

 Radishes and still remain s did, not showing the least sign of 

 becoming hollow. The seed is scarce, so that it can only be 

 sold by the packet this season. Price per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 

 25 cts. 



The Best Forcing Tomatoes. 



Best of All. The vines grow strong and healthy, and pro- 

 duce Tomatoes in heavy bunches at short distances all over 

 the plant. The fruits grow to a good size, are very solid and 

 firm, containing but few seeds; color deep scarlet. Pkt., 15 

 cts.; h oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Lorillard. A good sort for forcing under glass as well as 

 for outdoor culture ; bright red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

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



Frogmore Selected, A forcing variety of great merit. 

 The plants are healthy and very productive, the fruit grow- 

 ing in large clusters. Shape round, color deep bright red, 

 and the tomatoes grow very smooth. Pkt., 15 cts.; J oz., 30 

 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Crimson Giant Radish. 



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