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TH£ LOVETT COM F ANY. 



1. nUKBARD. 4. MAMMOTH SUMMER OROOK.XEOK. t). MAMMOTH CHILI. 



2. PINE.iPPLE. 3. PERFECT GEM. 5. WHITE BUSH. 7. FAXON. 



SQUASH. 



Garten Kurbis, Ger. Courge, Fr. 

 Plant in very rich soil; in hills five feet apart each way for bush varieties and ten feet apart each way for 

 vine varieties. Cultivate frequently until the vines begin to run. 



Summer Varieties, 



White Eusfi Scalloped. An early flat variety, scalloped 

 like a patty pan, vv^ith clear white skin, and tender and 

 delicate flesh, of fine flavor. Very productive. Pkt., 

 oc; oz., 10c; X lb., 20c; lb., 70e. See No. 5. 



I^lamtnoth Summer Crooknecka One of the best sum- 

 mer squashes; of large size, with a crooked neck and 

 covered with warty excrescences; color bright yellow; 

 when ripe the shell is very hard. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 X lb., 20c; lb., 70c. See No. 4. 



Pineapple. A very productive new variety. Skin 

 and flesh of a creamy- white color; flesh fine-grained, of 

 excellent quaUty. Fine for pie or custard and can be 

 used any time during growth. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 3^ lb., 

 30c; lb., $1.00. See No. 2. 



Perfect Gem. A small squash of excellent flavor; it is 

 such a good keeper, that it is equally desirable for sum- 

 mer or winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 3^ lb., 30c; lb., 90c. 

 See No. S. 



Vegetable I^larrow. A delicious English variety; quite 

 distinct. Skin greenish- white ; flesh white, soft and of 

 rich flavor. Very productive. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 

 )^ lb., 30c; lb., .$1.00. 



RHUBARB (Pie Plant). 



Rhaharher., Ger. Rhuharbe, Fr. 

 Those who desire a choice article are advised to secure 

 roots, as seeds cannot be relied on to come true to 

 variety. 



IMyatt's Linnzeus.. Very large. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 

 For Rhubarb Roots see Garden Roots. 



SORREL, 



Sauerampfer, Ger. Oseille, Fr. 



Large Leaved. Much used for salads. Pkt., 5c;oz, 

 15c; }i lb., 50c; lb., $1.75. 



Winter Varieties. 



FaAOn. See Novelty List. See No. 7. 

 I^ammotii Chili. Grows to an enormous size, some- 

 times weighing more than two hundi^ed pounds. Pkt., 

 5c; oz., 15c; lb., 40c; lb., $1.50. See No. 6. 



Fordfiook, A new introduction of great merit. 

 Grows from seven to nine inches long, of a clear lemon- 

 yellow, with small seel cavity; flesh very dry and 

 sweet. Ripens early and will succeed at the far North. 

 Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; >^ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Hubbard, A general favorite. Of large size; flesh 

 fine grained, diy and of superior fiavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 

 10c; U lb., 30c; lb., 85c. See No. 1. 



Sibley or Pilies Peak. A wonderfully productive sort. 

 Flesh solid and thick, of a brilliant orange color, dry, 

 rich and delicate in flavor. It matures so evenly that 

 nearly the whole crop can be gathered at one picking. 

 A most excellent keeper, remaining in a dry cellar imtil 

 March, in perfectly soimd condition. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c, 

 }i lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 



PARSLEY. 



Petersilie, Ger. Persil, Fr. 



One ounce will sov/ 150 feet of drill. 



Used for garnishing, fla^■o^ing soups, etc. As the 

 seed is slow to germinate it should be soaked in warm 

 water until it swells, and then be sown in damp earth.. 



Plain. The best sort for seasoning, but not so attrac- 

 tive for garniohing as the curled varieties. Pkt., 5c; 

 oz., 10c; X lb., 20c; lb., 70c. 



l>Ioss Curled. A handsome variety of great merit 

 with beautifully curled foliage well flavored and very 

 ornamental. Pkt., .5c; oz., 10c; 3^ lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 



Fern- Leaved. The best parsley for garnishing, and 

 also very ornamental as a decorative plant in the gar- 

 den border. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; lb., 30c; lb., |1.00, 



