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Early Bush appears to be the favorite variety for summer use, as it is 

 more extensively grown than any other, and being of a bushy habit, is 

 more suitable for small gardens than the running kinds. Plant in hills 

 in the same manner, and at the same time, as Cucumbers and Melons. 

 The bushes three or four feet apart, and the running kinds from six to 

 nine. 



TOMATO. 



Tomate, Fr, Tomates, Span. Liebes apfel, Ger. 

 Extra Early Red, per oz. 50 cts. Mammoth, per oz. 50 cts. 



Large Smooth Red, " 25 " Large Yellow, " 25 " 



Myers' Dwarf Red, " 50 " Red & Yellow Cherry" 50 " 

 Fejee Island, " 50 " Yellow Plum, " 50 " 



The varieties in the first column are the most desirable for culinary 

 purposes, and ripen in the order in which they are arranged on the list. 

 The Fejee Island is decidedly the best for family use, being of good size, 

 solid, and well-flavored, and an abundant bearer, but somewhat late in 

 ripening. For putting up in cans for winter use, it has no superior, 

 containing less water and seeds than any other variety. We consider 

 it indispensable wherever the Tomato is grown. Myers' Dioarf is a fine 

 variety, valuable on account of its dwarf-bushy growth, and is evidently 

 similar to the variety now offered in France as a novelty. For early 

 use, sow in hot-beds, early in March, and plant out in May, from three 

 to four feet apart. 



TUENIP. 

 75 cts. per lb. 10 cts. per oz. 



Navet, Fr. Nabo, Span. Siech-rueben, Ger. 

 Early White Flat Dutch, strap- White Globe, 



leaved. Yellow Aberdeen, a Scotch, 



Purple or Red Top, strap-leaved, Waite's Eclipse, 

 Robertson's Golden Ball, Skirting's Purple Top Ruta 



Early Yellow Stone, Baga, 



White Norfolk, Sheppard's Golden Globe Ruta 



Long White French, Baga, 



White Ruta Baga, or Swedish. 

 The first three on the list are the best for table use ; the Early White 

 is usually sown for early summer use, quite early in the spring, and 

 also with the Purple Top in July and August, for a main crop. Robert- 

 son^ s Golden Ball is of recent introduction, and is highly recommended 

 for culinary purposes. The Globe, Norfolk and Ruta Baga are princi- 

 pally used for feeding stock. Sow in July in drills two feet apart, and 

 thin out to stand six inches apart. Keep the ground well stirred and 

 clear of weeds. As Turnips are grown principally for consumption 

 during the winter and early spring, a few brief hints for their preserva- 



