72 PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OP SEEDS. 



P O T AT O— Continued. 



Extra Early Vermont. The superior merits of this variety, may now be con- 

 sidered as fully established. It hrvs been largely cultivated over every section of the 

 country, the past season, and has f^lly sustained its previous high reputation. Its su- 

 perior cooking and eating qualities are unanimously commended, as "well as its com- 

 pact growth in the hill, and its freedom from disease, and' with the thousands of cul- 

 tivators who have grown it alongside the F.-arly Rose, there seems to he no doubt left, 

 that in quality, hardiness, ccrTine** and yield, it far surpasses that celebrated variety. 



Prices: — By mail, post-paid, three pounds, $1. By express or freight, charges paid 

 by purchaser, 1 peck, $2; % bushel, $3; 1 bnshei, $4 50; 1 barrel, £D 00. 



Brownell's Beauty. This variety was obtained by fertilizing the blossom of the 

 Early Rose with the pollon of the White Peach Blow, and possesses, in addition to the 

 excellent qualities of these two popular and well-known varieties, that of being, with- 

 out exception, the handsomest Potato in cultivation, and a most excellent keeper, 

 which will make it particularly valuable for shipping purposes. Its beautiful appear- 

 ance, fine quality, extraordinary productiveness and remarkable keeping qualities will 

 render it a most valuable variety for the market. 



Prices : — Three pounds for $1, by mail to one address, postpaid. By express or 

 freight, charges to be paid by the purchaser, 1 peck, $1 5'J ; -£ bushel, $2 50 ; 1 bushel, 

 $4; 1 barrel, $8. 



Compton's Surprise. — This is a late variety, ripening with the Peachblow. It 

 is believed to be much the most abundant in starch of any variety extant. It retains 

 its quality perfectly throughout the year, appearing on the table like a ball of flour. 

 The high quality of this Potato late in Spring may, perhaps, be owing to its tardiness 

 in sprouting, remaining plump and free from sprouts when kept until June, and never 

 having that wilted appearance common to early sorts. 



Prices /—Three pounds, $1, by mail, prepaid; by express or freight, charges paid by 

 the purchaser, 1 peck, $2 ; \ bushel, $3 ; 1 bushel, $4 50 ; 1 barrel, $9. 



PUMPKIN. 



German, Kurbis. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Caldbaza. 



Pumpkins are now principally cultivated for agricultural purposes. They are 

 usually planted in fields of Corn or Potatoes, but maybe profitably raised in fields by 

 themselves. Sow first of May, in hills eight feet apart. 



Per oz. 54 lb. Lb. 



Large Cheese. The best variety for cooking purposes 10c. $0 25 $0 60 



Large Tours, or Mammoth. Grows to an immense size, often 



weighing over one hundred pounds 30c. 1 00 3 00 



Connecticut Field. Very productive ; largely grown for feeding 



stock _ 5c. 15 40 



RADISH. 



German, Rettig, Radieschen. — French, Radis, Pave, Petit Rave. — Spanish, Pdbano. 

 Radishes thrive best in a light, rich, sandy loam; heavy or clayey soils not only 

 delay their maturity, but produce crops much inferior, both in appearance and flavor. 

 For a successive supply, sow from the middle of March until September, at intervals 

 of two or three weeks. For an early supply, they may be sown on a gentle hot-bed in 

 February. 



Per oz. J£lb. Lb. 



Long Scarlet Short Top. The standard variety for market and 



private gardens 10c. 25 85 



Scarlet Turnip. Rather more delicate in flavor than the above, 



excellent for summer use 10c. 25 85 



"White Turnip. A sub-variety of the preceding, excellent for 



summer use; stands heat well, and of mild, flavor 15c. 40 $1 25 



Yellow Turnip. Grows to a large siz^, excellent to stand the 



heat and drought of summer 15c. 40 125 



French Breakfast. A variety of quick growth, very mild aud 



tender; one of the best for forcing 10c. 30 1 00 



Olive-Shaped. Scarlet. Oblong shaped, flesh rose-colored, tender 



andexcellent 10c. 30 100 



Rose-Colored China Winter. Bright rose-color, flesh firm and 



piquant ; excellent forwinter use 20c. 00 2 00 



White China Winter. Same as above, except in color 30c. $100 3 00 



Black Spanish. Skin rough and nearly black, flesh pungent, 



solid, and white; one of the hardiest and best for winter 



use 10c. 30 1 00 



White Spanish. Differing in color, and rather milder in flavor 



than the foregoing 10c. 30 100 



