GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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CELERIAC, OR TURNIP-ROOTED 

 CELERY. (Knollen Sellerie.) 



Sow early in the spring in light, rich soil ; transplant in 

 May into beds, and water freely in dry weather. When the 

 plants are nearly full grown it is customary to earth up the 

 bulbs to the height of four 

 or five inches. In about a 

 month thevwill be lound 

 sufficiently blanched for 

 use. The roots, which 

 resemble turnips, will be 

 ready in 

 October, 

 and may 

 be preserv- 

 ed in sand 

 ■during the 

 winter; the 

 roots are 

 used in 

 soups: or, i 

 after being': 

 scrapedand 

 sliced, boil 

 very tendej 

 and stew 



for four or Celenac. 



five minutes in just milk enough to cover, after which season 

 with salt and serve with butter. 



g^F" One ounce produces 7,000 plants. 



Prague Giant. Of fine flavor and Targe size. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 

 oz. 30 cts.; lb. $1. 



Apple-Shaped. A variety smaller in size and more 

 smooth. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 30 cts. 



CUCUMBERS. 



(Gupke.) 



For very early cu- 

 cumbers sow the first 

 of April in a hot-bed 

 upon pieces of sod 

 (grass side down), so 

 that they can be readily 

 removed to transplant 

 in the open ground, 

 in rich soil, when 

 danger of frost is over, 

 or protect by hand- 

 glasses. For early use, 

 plant if the weather 

 has become settled and 

 warm ; they succeed 

 best in a warm, moist, 



rich soil. Continue planting at intervals for a succession, on 

 hills about four feet apart each way ; thin out to four of the 

 strongest plants of each hill after all danger of insects is over. 

 The cucumber should be gathered when large enough for use, 

 whether required or not; if left to ripen it destroys the pro- 

 ductiveness of the vines. For pickles plant from June until 

 the middle of July. 



^F'One ounce to fifty hills; two pounds to the acre. 

 Early Cluster. The fruits of this variety are produced in 

 clusters, dark green in color, short in size and very produc- 

 tive. Quality good. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; )^ lb. 25 cts.; 

 lb. 8.5 cts. 



Westerfield's Improved Pickle. Claimed to be the best 

 of all varieties for pickling. Used almost exclusively by the 

 pickle factories at Chicago, where it originated. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 10 cts. ; 14 lb. 25 cts.- lb. So cts. 



Early Frame. An old popular variety, excellent for 

 pickling. Very prolific, and of medium size. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 

 oz. 10 cts.; 34 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 



Improved White Spine. The favorite market variety ; 

 a vigorous grower; very early and productive, and of good 

 form; fruit of medium size, light green in color, with a few 

 white spines on the surface; crisp and of good flavor; suitable 



CRESS. (Kresse.) 



Peppergrass is extensively grown and used as a small 

 salad. Sow early in the spring and at intervals throughout 

 the season for a succession, thickly in shallow drills, as it 

 soon runs to seed. The Cresses are excellent salad plants. 

 The Water Cress requires a stream of running water, ditch 

 or pond, in which it will grow without care, except at first 

 to keep weeds from interfering with it. It is easily intro- 

 duced by planting along the margin of ditches or streams, 

 and increases rapidly by the spreading of the roots or seeds. 

 The leaves are eaten with salt, and are of an agreeable, 

 pungent taste, relished by most people. 



Extra Curled or Peppergrass. Fine flavor, and can be 

 cut several times. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; l£ lb. 25 cts. 



Erfurt Water True. A perennial aquatic plant, with 

 small oval leaves and prostrate habit. Pkt. 10 cts. ; oz. 4u 

 cts. 



Native or Upland. A broad leaved perennial variety, 

 used for salads in the spring. Sow the seed in the open air 

 in the spring or fall ; loves to grow in moist places. Pkt. 

 10 cts. ; oz. 30 cts. 



COLLARDS. (Blattep-Kohl.) 



Sow for succession from June to August, and treat as 

 cabbagre, in rows one foot apart. Cultivate frequently and 

 liberally. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 20 cts. 



All Seeds free by Mail at Catalogue prices except where 

 noted. 



iproved White Spine, 

 either for forcing or outdoor culture. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 

 cts.; 34 'b- 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 



Peerless White Spine. One of the finest strains of 

 White Spine in cultivation. The fruit is of good size, 

 straight and well formed; full at both ends; skin deep green, 

 holding color until mature; immensely productive, and 

 comes early. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. lOrts.; ij; lb. 25 cts. : lb. 85 cts. 



Peerless White Spine. 



