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growing on the same vine. The rind is very thin and tough, excellent for shipping ; flesh very bright red in color, sugary 

 and luscious and of exquisite flavor. The distinct and ornamental appearance of this fine new Melon will make it very 

 popular ; it should be largely planted in all sections of the country. As a market variety it will attract great attention and 

 no doubt command high prices. Our stock of seed is direct from the originator, and was saved from perfect Melons only. 

 Per pkt., loots.; 3 pkts., 25 cts. Per oz., 30 cts.; per%lb.,^i; per lb., $3.50. 



MELONS (Musk Melons). 



HACKENSACK or TURK'S CAP. -One of the very 



finest Musk Melons in cultivation. Of large size, grows 

 uniform, and very productive ; flesh green and of most de- 

 licious flavor; market gardeners and private planters cannot 

 do better than to plant this splendid variety. Per pkt., 5 

 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per % lb., 30 cts.; per lb., $1. 



BAY VIEW.— A hybrid of Casaba and large Califor- 

 nia Musk Melon, it combines the best qualities of both. A 

 strong, vigorous grower, very large, remarkably productive 

 and fine flavored; light green flesh, very thick, luscious 

 and sweet; if well cultivated the Bay View will weigh 17 

 to 20 lbs. Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per ^ lb., 30 

 cts.; per lb., $1. 



MONTREAL— GREEN NUTMEG.— Very regularly 

 ribbed, densely netted green skin. The flesh is of a deli- 

 cious flavor, remarkably thick, and light green in color. It 

 is one of the handsomest Melons for exhibition and market 

 purposes. Per pkt., 10 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; per J^ lb., 40 

 cts.; per lb., $1.25. 



NETTED GEM.— OnecTf the most prolific and best 

 early Melons grown. They are thick-nieated, the flesh 

 being of fine, luscious flavor, skin green, regularly ribbed 

 and netted ; very handsome and one of the most profitable 

 market varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per J^ 

 lb., 30 cts.; per lb., $1. 



ONIONS (American Varieties). 



BEST YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS.— Our seed of 



Round Yellow Globe Danvers Onion is specially saved. As 

 is well known, this is the best all-around variety of Onion for 

 general planting. Get your seed from us, as none can be bet- 

 ter. Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 20 cts.; per i^ lb., 50 cts.; per 

 lb., ^1.60. 



LARGEWHITEGLOBE.— The best white Onion, beau- 

 tiful shape, clear white s&in, fine grained and mild flavored; 

 keeps well. Every order for seeds should include Yellow 

 Globe and White Globe. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J^ lb., 75 

 cts.; lb., $2.85. 



LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.-The best large red 

 Onion; skin deep purplish red, flesh purplish white, fine 

 grained and high flavored. One of the best varieties for 

 market and Winter keeping. Per pkt., 5 cts.;per oz., 20 cts.; 

 per 2 ozs., 35 cts.; per i^ lb., 50 cts.; per lb., ^1.60. 



WHITE SILVERSKIN or WHITE PORTUGAL.— 

 Very desirable for family use ; of mild and pleasant flavor, 

 skin silvery white ; one of the best for pickling. This is the 

 variety of which white Onion sets are grown. Per pkt., 10 

 cts.; per oz., 20 cts.; per 2 ozs., 35 cts.; per % lb., 55 cts.; per 

 lb., $1.85. 



NEW ITALIAN ONIONS. 



EARLIEST WHITE 



QUEEN.— I'he most rapid 

 growing of all Onions. 

 Sown in February fine 

 Onions will be ready for use 

 in early Summer, while for 

 Autumn use they can be 

 sown in July. They will, 

 also keep through the Win- 

 ter, retaining their exquis- 

 ite flavor; one of the best 

 for pickling ; bulbs medium 

 size, flat and pure white. 

 Per pkt., 5 CIS.; per oz., 20 

 cts.; per ^ lb., 65 cts.; per 

 lb., $2.25. 



GIANT YELLOW 

 ROCCA.— One of the most 

 superb varieties of Italian 

 Onions in cultivation ; skin 

 beautiful rich yellow. Per 



^ ^"■^-A|^<^W\}W///7^^^^^P*'' pkt., locts.; per oz.,20cts.; 



^ ^^^^^l^Mlilll/,/'^^^^^ per 2 ozs. , 35 cts. ; per ^^ lb., 



55 cts.; per lb., ^1.90. 



GIANT RED ROCCA.— This splendid variety is of per- 

 fect globe shape, skin bright red, flesh pure white and of 

 mild, pleasant flavor ; equally valuable for Spring or Autumn 

 sowing. Grows Onions a pound to a pound and a half the 



first season from the black seed we offer, while if set, out the second season giant sizes can be produced. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 



per oz., 20 cts.; per 2 ozs., 30 cts.; per ]^ lb., 50 cts.; per lb., $1.75. 



PARSNIPS. 



IMPROVED GUERNSEY.— One of the best and most improved; should be planted in every garden; roots very 

 smooth, flesh fine grained and of splendid quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per ^ lb., 25 cts.; per lb., 75 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH or HOLLOW CROWN (Abboi's Improved Long Sugar or Long White Duich Parsnip).— 

 Tender, sugary, and considered the best for general cultivation. Parsnips are improved by remaining in the grotmd ex- 

 posed to frost during Winter. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



NEW QUEEN ONION. 



WHITE GLOBE ONIClN. 



