Peter Henderson & Co., New York.— Vegetable Seed Novelties and Specialties. 5 



HENDERSON'S PALHETTO ASPARAGUS. 



Early, large, tender, delicious. The finest Asparagus grown. The Palmetto is not only much earlier, but is also a better yielder, and is more even 

 and regular in its growth than any other variety, and must eventually supplant all older sorts. Average bunches, containing fifteen shoots, measure 13 % 

 inches in circumference, and weigh about two pounds. The Palmetto has now been planted in all parts of the country, and it has been proven equally well 

 adapted for all sections North and South. Its quality is unequaled. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. %. lb., $2.00 lb. 



Palmetto. Asparagus roots (a saving of one to two years is effected by planting roots). Splendid two-year-old, $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 50 

 roots at 100 rate ; 500 at 1,000 rate. If to be sent by mail add 40c. per 100 to the prices. Selected roots, three-year-old, $2.50 per 100. 



^==^ BEETS... The Best Varieties. 



ELECTRIC 

 BEET. 



The Electric combines all of the 

 good qualities. It is almost round ; 

 the leaves are small and compact 

 and set very close to the centre of 

 the bulb. The tap-root also is 

 small, starting clear from the bulb 

 ■without taper ; the maximum of 

 edible bulb with the minimum of 

 root and foliage. The color is dark 

 crimson, ringed with a lighter hue. 

 It is extremely early, coming in 

 right along with Extra Early 

 Egyptian. Prepared for the table 

 its qualities become most apparent, 

 the fine, rich color, delicate texture 

 of the flesh, rich sugary flavor and 

 entire absence of fibre stamp it as 

 most valuable. 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 

 40c. % lb., $1.25 lb. 



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A great acquisition. Exceedingly popular, and one of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities 

 requisite in a first-class beet, and is of a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red. fine- 

 grained and delicious, with none of that objectionable earthy flavor. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. H lb., 70c. lb. 



The principal points of excellence in Henderson's Half Long Beet are the 

 vividly rich blood-red color which characterizes it. and its peculiar adapta- 

 tion for slicing. The top is medium in size, of such very rich glossy crim- 

 son color that it can be tised in ornamental bedding. The bulb is three inches in diameter at shoulder, tapering in pear-shaped form to the slender root. It 

 grows partly out of the ground and is entirely free from roughness. No more brilliant color can be desired than is shown on slicing this variety, while its 

 extreme tenderness and freedom from woody fibre or tough string evidences its peerless quality. 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 40c. % lb., $1.25 lb. 



EVERY PACKAGE OF SEEDS, large or small, sent out by us, bears our BED TRADE-MARK. Whether you purchase directly 



from us or from other dealers, see that every package is so stamped. 



ECLIPSE. 

 Henderson's Half Long Beet. 



