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Commence planting the early kinds as early in the Spring as the 

 ground can be brought into good condition. All the other sorts will 

 answer for successive crops. To have Peas during the Summer and 

 Autumn plant in June, July and August, in single or double rows, 

 from two to four feet apart, according to height. Dreer's Extra 

 Early is one of the best for early as well as late planting, and is ex- 

 tensively used by our market gardeners for a late fall crop. In hoe- 

 ing, draw the earth up to their stems. 



PEPPER. 



Piment, Fr. Pimento, Span. Pfeffer, Ger. 

 Large Sweet Bell, per oz. 50 cents. Cayenne, or Long, per oz. $1.00 

 Tomato-Shaped, per oz. 50 cts. Cherry, " 1.00 



The Bell-Shaped and Tomato are used, when green, for pickling. 

 The Bell-Shaped is quite mild, and attains a large size. Sow in hot- 

 beds in March, or on a warm border early in May. Transplant in 

 good rich ground, from 18 to 24 inches apart. 



PUMPEIE". 



Courge, Fr. Calabaza, Span. Kuerhis, Ger. 

 Cashaw, (Crooked-necked) 10 cts. Large Cheese, per oz. 10 cts. 

 Mammoth, per oz. 50 " Field, per qt. 30 cts. 



Plant in May in hills, eight or ten feet apart each way. The 

 Cashaw is generally preferred for cooking, 



EADISH, 15 cts. per oz. 



Radis et Rave, Fr. Rabano, Span. Rettig, Ger. 

 Early Scarlet Olive Shaped, Yellow Turnip, or Summer. 

 Early White " " White Naples, or Summer. 



Long Scarlet Short Top. White Spanish, or Winter. 



Long Salmon *' *' Black Spanish, or Winter. 



White Turnip-rooted. Scarlet China Winter, 25 cts. oz. 



Red Turnip-rooted, or Cherry. 



The first column contains the varieties used for early sowings, which 

 should be made as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, 

 on a sheltered border. The ground should be well manured, dug and 

 raked. The Yellow Turnip and White Naples are excellent varieties 

 for Summer use. 



EEUBAEB, per oz. 25 cts. 



RJcubarhe, Fr. Ruibarbo, Span. Rabarber, Ger. 

 "Victoria, Prince Albert, 



LiNNiEus, Magnum Bonum. 



The stalks of this plant are used for pies and tarts. It is fit for use 

 before green fruit appears, and is an excellent substitute. Sow in 

 April ; transplant the ensuing Autumn or Spring to any desired situa- 

 tion, in deep and heavily manured ground. As no dependence can be 

 placed upon growing the varieties truely from seed, it is recommended 

 to those who desire a choice article, to procure the roots. We oflFer 

 the following choice varieties. 



