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GRIFFITH, TUEXER & CO.'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



^ CABBAGE.— continued . ) 



Green Globe or Curled Savoy.— A beautiful variety of fine flavor. Very hardy and is im- 

 proved by frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 14 It). 70 cts.. lb. S2 50. 



Red Dutch.— Exelusivelv for picklina:. Deep purple flat heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.. H lb. 50 cts., 

 lb. S1.75. 



/"^rt -|-|l-5 fl |-|X17A1* "^^^ most delicate and delicious of all the Cabbaee family and requir- 



vycl- LlAAllU \\ • ing the same culture and treatment : but beins more delicate, the good 

 culture and richness of the soil recommended for Cabbage are absolutely necessary for the Cauliflower. 

 By sowing the early varieties in the Spring in a hot bed or cold frame, or even in an open border, they can 

 be obtained in pretty good season. 



Select Early D-vrarf Erfurt.— Long the standard of highest excellence. Pkt. 20 cts.. oz. S2.25. 

 Extra Early Paris.— A most excellent early sort. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 60 cts. 

 Nonpareil.— A standard early variety, Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



Early Snowball.— Compact, fine for frames and verv reliable for field culture: one of the best for 

 market, gardener or private use. Pkt. 25 cts.. oz. S3. 00. 



WO"!" Carrots thrive best in rather a light loam. The ground should be well manured 



\_.'<'iJLX %JL» with fine, well-rolted or composted manure and be thorougbly worked, quite deep. 

 Pla t in rows fourteen inches apart, and thin plants to five or six inches in the row. Plant from middle 

 of pril to middle of May. 



Extra Early Forcing.— Ten days ahead of all others. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 14 lb 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Early Scarlet Horn.— Blunt rooted, early, good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^\h: 25 cts , lb. 75 cts. 



Orange Danvers, Half-Liong.— A decided acquisition of the half-long type, broad-shouldered, cylindri- 

 cal, admirable in color, fixed in habit, a wonderful producer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Ec .g Orange.— Deep orange color, long, smooth, fine. Pkt, 5 cts:, oz. It) cts., ^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. 

 H, If-Long (Coreles.s.)— Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



Plant seed in hot bed or very early in open ground. Transplant four inches apart 

 ^ • when three mclies high, in rich soil, finely pulverized: water and protect until well 

 ro ted. then transplant into rows either on surface or in well manured trenches a foot in depth, halt filled 

 wi a well-rotted manure. Set the plants from eight to twelve inches apart. To blanch, draw earth 

 ar' imd the plants, from time to time, taking care not to cover the tops of the centre shoots. 

 "White Solid.— A large, standard sort, white and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz 25 cts., 34 Ih. 65 cts.. lb. 32.00. 

 Beaton Market.— Short, compact and solid: a favorite of many. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 34 lb. 65 cts. 

 G den Heart.— A showv sort, of excellent qualities: one of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.. 14 lb. 65 

 jts.,lb. S2.25. 



Ejlf Dwarf White.— Pkt. 5 cts . oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts., lb. S2.00. 



TV lite Plume.— An early, handsome variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 3^4 lb. 65 cts., lb. S2.25. 

 Golden Self-Blanching.— Beautiful golden color: delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 CeJeriac, or Turnip Booted,— A variety forming a large, solid root. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., 34 lb. 60 cts. 

 rif.voring Celery (Seed.)— For soup. Pkt. 5 cts., 34 lb. 10 cts., 3^ lb. 15 cts., lb. 25 cts. 



I"^^-.,-.-! ^4-|1or1 A favorite salad plant in Europe and very hardy. Sown in August, and 



xy'yJl 11 KJ€M,i.ct\M.» protected with leaves during the Winter, it can be gathered in the Spring 

 verv early. Sown in April, it is soon in use. The leaves are sometimes boiled and served as Spinach. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Corn—for Table Use, 



On accotmt of short crop of Corn, all prices are subject to change without notice. 

 Extra Early Baltimore.— The earliest of all. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., 3-^ bush. 31.00, bush. s3.50. 

 Extra Early Adams.— Pt. 10 cts.. qt. 20 cts., bush. 90 cts., bush. S3.00. 

 Adams Early.— A favorite in the South. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts., 34 bush. 75 cts., bush. S2.50. 

 Early Minnesota Sugar.— One of the first early among sugar corn. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 15 cts. 

 Crosby.— Pt. 10 cts.. qt. 15 cts., 14 bush. 85 cts., bush. s3.00. 



Cory Sweet "White. —Earliest sweet corn known; of superior merit. Pt. 10 cts.. qt. 20 cts.. 14 bush. $1.10. 

 Stowell's Evergreen Sweet.— Excellent: keeps green till cold weather: ear< larse: one of the best. 



Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts. 

 Mammoth Sweet.— The largest variety grown. Pt. 10 cts.. qt. 20 cts. 

 Egyptian.— Ears long, sweet and tender. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts. 



Eandreth.— Remarkably productive, three ears on a stalk: good, try it. Pt. 10 cts., qt. 20 cts. 

 Black Mexican Sugar.-The Black Corn is especially rich in sugary qualities. Pt. 15 cts., qt. 20 cts. 



Special Prices to Canners. Truckers, Gardeners and Farmers baying in large quantities. 



