Clioice Vegetable Seeds. 



50UTHP0RT RED GLOBZi. As large and handsome as any of the Southport Onions ; 

 skin a deep, rich red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 

 lTRA early red. One of the best sorts from which to grow large Onions the first 

 Reason. Bulbs of medium size, flat, deep red, ready for use 2 weeks earlier than Red 

 VVethersfield ; good-keeping, excellent for early market use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 3ilb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



CTRA EARLY RED GLOBE. A new Onion of the famous Southport type, as hand- 

 1 ^^me, and much earlier, maturing with Early Flat Red and Danvers. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Jilb. 55 cts., lb; Si. 90. 

 iARLETTA. An extra-early, small, pure white Onion, with delicate, silvery skin, and 

 firm, mild, pleasant flesh. It is extensively grown for pickling. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 %\h. 75 cts., lb. ^2.75. 



MAMMOTH WHITE GARGANUS, or SILVER KING. This is the largest of the 

 white Italian Onions, and will be found of especial value in the family garden. The 

 bulbs grow to enormous size in one season from the seed, keep well, are mild-flavored, 

 and very attractive in appearance. The variety deserves very wide cultivation. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 3^1b- 75 cts., lb. $2.75. 



'EEN. Another favorite pickling Onion. Small, very early, pure white, mild-flavored 

 and a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 3€lb. 75 cts., lb. $2.75. 

 .BERMUDA WHITE. The Bermudas are always the earliest Onions in market, and are 

 gr^jwn extensively and very successfully in the south. Bermuda White is large, round- 

 ish flat, handsome in appearance, and has fine-grained flesh of good quality and mild 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ^Ib. 60 cts., lb. $2.25. 

 'Bermuda red. similar to the above, but with deep red skin. Pkt. s cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 U]b. 60 cts., lb. §2.25. 



^ GIANT RED ROCCA. An immense globular Onion, with light, reddish brown skin. It grows quite large from seed the first season, 



but for full-sized bulbs, plant out small sets from seed sown the spring before, 

 and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.. Jdlb. fio cts.. lb. $2. 

 !><EL PASO, or GIANT WHITE TRIPOLI.t- A large Mexican Union, irequenlly 

 measuring 6 inches across and weighing from 2 to 3 pounds ; shape and quality 

 are good, and the flesh pure white, tuti it is la,, poor keeper. L iPkt.^lio els., 

 oz. S5 cts., ^\h. 75 cts., lb. ¥2.75. 



VICTORIA ^ONIONS. 



y-'^This is a distinct new race of Onions from Sardinia, so large, and hanasome.iand 

 ^((Jromising thus far, that we recommend it to all,who grow.OnionSflor market. 1 A 

 RED VICTORIA. Very large, (weighing from 2 !^'to^4 pounds, under good culti- 

 vation, the first year from seed. Skin deep blood-red ; flesh white or light rose- 

 color, mild and sweet ; very handsome. Pkt. :oc., oz. 30c.,j^lb. 90c.. lb. $3.2'^. 

 ^HITE VICTORIA. Bulbs large and globular,;as in^the^above ;'flesh|pure while- 

 y Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., li\h. 90 cts., lb. $3.25. 



ONION cSETS. 



Where the seasons are so short that large Onions cannot readily bergrown from 

 seed the first season, these are indispensable. Plant about 4 inches apart, in drills 12 

 inches apart, lightly covered, and well cultivated. Prices variable. 

 If sent by mall, add postage at the rate of xo]:cts. per^qnart.l 

 WHITE ONION SETS. For early use. 

 YELLOW DANVERS. Qt. 18 cts.,."pk. 



It well repays careful cultivation. The flesh is mild 



Qt. 20 cts., pk. $1.50, bus. $5- 

 i.25,|bus. *4. 



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The tender young pods of this plant are used for seasoning soups and stews, and 

 may also be prepared like Asparagus ; they are sometimes dried for winter use. 



Sow the seeds thickly, in rich soil, about the middle of May, in drills 3 feet apart. IVIiite Velvet Okra 



d cover the seeds an inch deep. Thin the young plants to stand 10 inches a part, 

 oe them often, and earth up the stems a little in cultivation for support. An ounce of seed will plant 100 hills. 

 IMPROVED DWARF. A distinct variety, growing about 14 inches high, and producing twice as many pods as the taller sorts. The 



Wjods are smooth, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb- 75 cts. 

 ITE VELVET. The pods of this variety are pure white, and perfectly round and smooth, with no square edges or disagreeable 

 .prickles ; they are also larger than in most other sorts, and produced abundantly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., ^^Ib. 75 cts. 



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The leaves of most sorts of Parsley are beautifully curled and quite useful for garnishing 

 dishes; all sorts are valuable for flavoring soups and similar dishes. The seeds germinate 

 slowly, and should be sown as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, in drills about 

 14 inches apart, and covered about half an inch deep ; the plants should be thinned to stand 

 ~ 6 or 8 inches apart. If desired for winter use, some plants should be removed to a light 

 cellar, and treated as for open-air culture in fall. In the middle and southern statesjthe 

 Buints may be covered lightly with straw, and will give tender, fresh young leaves! all 

 i/vvinter. An ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of drill. 

 DWARF EXTRA CURLED. A dwarf variety, with finely curled leaves, bright green 

 above and paler beneath. One of the best sorts for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., K'b. 40 cts. 

 CHAMPION MOSS-CURLED. Leaves bright green, finely cut and beautifully curled. The plants are not as dwarf as preceding, 

 d the sprays are of good length Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^Ib. 40 cts. 



~ ^ Leaves a deeper green than in any other sort; curly and deeply cut. Pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 15'cts., Klb."40 cts. 



^LAIN-LE AVED. The leaves of this [variety are not so orettv as other sorts, but larel better for flavorine.^and the^piant is hardier, 

 ■'5 cts,. oz. 10 cts.. K'b. 30 cts.i « 25 g. 



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Dwarf Extra Curled Parsley. 



