GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



69 



TOMATO. — Continued. 



Ignotum. It is large, smooth, heavy and solid; of a very 

 deep red handsome color. It ripens perfectly up to the stem, 

 and is remarkably free from cracking or rotting. The flesh 

 is of the finest quality and with a delicious flavor. Pkt. , 10c. 



Table Queen. A large and heavy smooth tomato, of a 

 dark rich shade of crimson It produces its fruit in clusters, 

 and is very productive. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz , 50 cts. 



Early Ruby. Claimed to be very early; the plant is quite 

 distinct in habit; foliage narrow and sparse ; the fruit is of 

 good form, color and solidity. Pkt., 5 cts.; ioz., 30 cts.; 

 Jib., $1.00. 



Red Plum. Used for preserves and pickels ; j very I produc- 

 tive and of good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



TOBACCO. (Tabak.) 

 The seed should be sown as early as possible after the danger of frost 

 is over. A good plan is to burn a quantity of brush and rubbish in the 

 spring on the ground intended for the seed bed; then dig and thorough- 

 ly pulverize the earth and mix with the ashes, after which the seed may 

 be sown and covered very lightly. When the plants are about six inches 

 high, transplant into rows six feet apart each way and cultivate thor- 

 oughly. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to the climate 

 of the Middle and Northern States, as it is more hardy and 

 endures the cold better than the tender varieties grown 

 South. In many of the Northern States and in Ganada this 

 variety is staple crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 



Havana. From pure Cuban grown seed, raised in 'the 

 famous district of Vuelta de Abajo. When grown in this 

 country it commands a high price for cigar stock. Pkt 10 

 cts. ; oz. 60 cts. 



AROMATIC AND SWEET HERBS. 



These are used for various culinary 

 and medical purposes, and should 

 have a place in every well regulated 

 kitchen garden. Sow the. seed of these 

 carefully in the hot-beds, early in the 

 spring, and at the proper time trans- 

 plant to permanent beds in rows about 

 eighteen inches apart and one foot in 

 the row. In the winter they should 

 be slightly protected with manure. 

 The others are annuals, coming to 

 perfection the first year, after which 

 they die. Sow them in the open ait- 

 early m the spring in drills twelve to 

 fifteen inches apart, and thin out. 

 Most all the varieties here named 

 should be cut when in bloom, wilted 

 in the snn and hung up in the shade 

 to dry. 



Thyme. 



Summer Savory. 



Sweet Marjoram. 



Sweet Basil. 



All varieties 5 cents per packet, except where marked. 



Anise. (Anis) Used for garnishiug and flavoring The 

 seeds have an agreeable and aromatic flavor, and are used in 

 medicine for dyspepsia and colic and as a correction for 

 griping. Largely grown in some localities. 



Angelica. (Angelika ) Supposed to have medicinal 

 virtues. 



Balm. (Melisse.) Leaves possess a fragrance similar to 

 lemons. Made into Balm tea for fever and into a beverage 

 called "Balm wine." 



Bene. (Bene.) Too tender for the north. The leaves 

 soaked in winter will convert into a mucilaginous drink, 

 beneficial in cases of cholera infantum, diarrhoea, etc 



Borage. (Boretsch.)' Used as a pot herb, and excellent 

 for bee pasturage. 



Basil Sbweec. (Basilienkraut.) Used for soups, stews 

 and sauces, and for highly seasoned dishes 



Burnet (Poterium). The leaves are nsed for salads and 

 soups, and are also a favorite ingredient in cool tankard. 



Caraway. (Kuemmel.) The seeds are used in cakes, 

 confectionery, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups. 



Coriander. (Koriander.) Grown for its seeds, which 

 are used in confectionery, and to disguise the taste of medi- 

 cine. 



Chervil, Curled. (Kerbel.) An aromatic herb. The 

 young leaves are used in soups and salads. 



Cumine (Cuminum). For seasoning. 



DilL. (Dill.) Used for pickling seed. Has an aromatic 

 odor and a warm pungent taste. Good for flatulence and 

 colic in infants. 



Ellecampe. (Helenium.) Has valuable tonic properties. 



*Fenuel. (Fenchel.) Used for pickling and sauce. 



*Horehound. Possesses a bitter pungent taste and strong 

 aromatic smell. It is a tonic and enters into the composition 

 of cough syrup and lozengers. 



Hyssop. (Isop.) Has a pungent taste and aromatic 

 flavor. It is a stimulant and expectorant, used in asthma 

 and chronic catarrh. 



Hop Seed. 



Lavender. ( Wohlriechendespicke. ) Used for a perfume. 

 Marjoram, Sweet. Used for seasoning in sauces, stuff- 

 ing and sausage. 



Marjoram, Pot. 

 Marigold, Pot. 



*Rosemary. An aromatic, ornamental herb. 

 *Rue Used for medical purposes. 



Saffron Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in 

 dyeing. 



*Sage. (Salbei.) Possessing medical properties, but used 

 principally for flavoring sausage, stuffing, etc. 



Savory, summer (Bohnenkraut. ) The dried stems, 

 leaves and flowers are used extensively for flavoring. 



Savory, Winder. 



Thyme. The young leaves and tops are used for sauces, 

 soups and dressings. Also a good remedy for nervous head- 

 ache when made into tea. 



Thyme, Winter. 



Taragon. Used for pickling, meat sauce, soups, etc. 10 

 cents per packet. 



Assortments of one packet each of the 30 varieties for $1. 



VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS. 



Those desiring large quantities should write for special 

 prices. 



Aeparaerus Roots Two years old. Bv express, £1 per 

 100, $7 per 1,000. 



Horse Radish Roots. 20 cents per dozen, 60 cents per 

 100, $5 per 1,000; by mail, 30 cents per dozen, SI. -50 per 100 



RhubarD Boots. By mail 20 cents each, $2 per dozen; 

 large clumps, 50 cents each. 



cabbage, Eany. Early Wakefield, Earlv Summer, and 

 Winningstadt. $1 per 100, #7 per 1,000. 



Cabbage, Late. Late Flat Dutch and Drumhead, 40 

 cents per 100, $3.50 per 1,000; Drumhead Savoy and Red 

 Dutch, 60 cents per 100. 



Celery. Golden Dwarf, Half Dwarf, White Plume, 50 

 cents per 100, $4.50 per I.OiiO. 



Cauliflower Dwarf Erfurt, *2.50 per 100. 



Celeria^. 35 cents per 100. 



beet. Egyptian, 30 cents per 100. 



Brussels Sprouts. 75 cents per 100. 



Kohlrabi. 40 cents per 100. 



Kale. 40 cents per 100. 



Leek. 40 cents per 100. 



