FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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TURNIP 



Extra Early Purple Top Munich. This variety is at 

 least two weeks earlier than any other. It is of a 

 handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with 

 purple top, flesh snow-white, fine grained and delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Early White Flat Dutch. An early, white-fleshed, 

 strap-leaved variety, usually sown very early in the 

 spring; of quick growth, mild flavor, and excellent 

 quality ; also grown for a fall crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Early Ked, or Purple Top Flat. This strap-leaved 

 variety is the principal sort for early spring and fall 

 use; top is red or purple above ground, flesh fine 

 grained, of mild flavor, and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Early White Egg. An egg-shaped variety, for spring 

 or fall sowing, flesh white, firm, fine-grained, mild and 

 sweet; an extra keeper; in every respect a first-class 

 table and market sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Tcltow, or Berlin. A small variety of delicate flavor, 

 highly esteemed for flavoring soups; the roots are 

 spindle-shaped, and grow entirely under the ground ; 

 early, white-fleshed, sugary, and fine-grained. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows very quickly, 

 partly above ground ; very productive, flesh white, 

 fine-grained and sweet, of excellent quality for family 

 and market gardener's use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Large White Norfolk, or Globe. A large growing, 

 globe-shaped variety, flesh coarse-grained and sweet; 

 one of the best earlv for feeding stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts.,' lb. 75 cts. 



-Continued. 



Purple Top White Globe. A variety of decided 

 merit. Of globular shape, very handsome, and of 

 superior quality, either for the table or stock. It is a 

 heavy producer, early, of rapid growth, and an excel- 

 lent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



Robertson's Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. A 

 rapid grower, of excellent flavor, globe-shaped, bright 

 yellow color, good keeper, and a superior table variety, 

 or for stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 

 75 cts. 



Yellow Globe, or Amber. One of the best for a gen- 

 eral crop, flesh firm and sweet, grows to a large size, 

 excellent for table use or feeding stock, and keeps well 

 until late in the spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Yellow Aberdeen, or Scotch. Hardy, productive, 

 and a good keeper; globe-shaped, yellow, flesh firm; 

 good for table use or feeding stock. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Improved Yellow Purple Top Ruta Baga, or 

 Swedish Turnip. The leading market variety, and 

 principally grown for stock as well as for family use. 

 Hardy, productive, flesh yellow, solid, sweet, fine- 

 grained, and of good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Golden Globe Ruta Baga. One of the best and sweet- 

 est for family use, also good for feeding stock; flesh 

 yellow, and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 | lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Seven Top, or Forester. Southern Greens, standing 

 the winter as far north as Philadelphia ; producing an 

 abundance of foliage to boil with cured meats, etc. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained 

 in the garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 

 1 foot apart; when up a few inches, thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few 

 sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. 

 This should be done on a dry day just before they come into full blossom ; then dry quickly in the shade, pack close 

 in dry boxes or vessels, so as to exclude the air. 

 Anise (Pimpinelle anisum). Used for cordial, garnish- 

 ing and flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 -"Balm (Melissa officinalis). Used for tea or balm wine; 



height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Balsam Apple (Momordicabalsamina). Punning vine. 



For ornament and medicinal use ; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 50 cts. 

 Balsam Pear (M.cliarantia). Pear shaped, used same 



as the above ; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basiticum). Used for soups, 



stews, and sauces; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 Bene (Sesamum orientate). Used medicinally ; lynches. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Borage [Borago officinalis). Excellent for bees, etc. ; 3 



feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



■-Caraway (Carum carvi). For confectionery and medi- 

 cine, also flavoring purposes ; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts. 



Castor Oil Bean (Jiicimis communis). For ornament 

 and medicine; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



Coriander ( Cor iandrum sativum). Grown for its seed, 

 also for garnishing; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Good for pigeons, etc. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Dill (A nethum graveolcns). The leaves are used in soups, 

 sauces and pickles ; also the seed for flavoring; 3 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



s Fennel, Sweet {Anethum fozniculum). The leaves are 

 ornamental ; when boiled they are used in fish sauces; 

 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Cumberland, Md. — "The Golden Queen Tomato is beautiful in color and shape, and the most productive. You can 

 safely recommend them." — Michael Wiesel. • 



