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THE DING-EE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Lettuce (Continued). 



HANSON'S IMPROVED HARD-HEADING (see cut).— Grows 

 to a large size; inside pure white, very solid, deliciously sweet, cnsp 

 and tender even to the outer leaves. It stands the hot sun well ; one 

 of the very best. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 2octs.; %, lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2. 



GOLD NUGGET. — This new variety is a very quick-growing and 

 very hard-heading early Lettuce of the best quality. It is most at- 

 tractive and distinct in appearance, the color is rich golden yellow, 

 and the flavor exceedingly fine. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; J£ lb., 75 

 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 



DENVER MARKET. — This valuable new Lettuce originated with 

 a market gardener near Denver, Colorado, and is undoubtedly the 

 best novelty recently introduced. It is an early variety of head Let- 

 tuce, either for forcing or growing in the garden ; forms large, solid 

 heads of choice light green color ; leaves beautifully marked, very 

 crisp, tender, and of superb flavor; heads more oblong than " Han- 

 son." Per pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. ; 5^ lb., $1.25 ; lb., ga. ■ 



EMERALD GEM MUSK MELON. 



MUSK MELONS. 



NEW BANQUET.— This grand new Musk Melon is of late intro- 

 duction and has given great satisfaction, being pronounced by compe- 

 tent judges the best deep-fleshed Melon yet sent out. See description 

 and illustration, page 100. Pkt., 15 els.; 2 pkts., 25 cts.; 5 pkts., 50 cts. 



THE EMERALD GEM. — This exquisite Cantaloupe cannot be 

 equaled in superb quality by any other variety. It has been cultivated 

 all over the country in the last five years, and stands without a rival. 

 The Melons are large, of perfect shape, smooth ribbed and deep 

 emerald green. The flesh is exceedingly thick, ripening thoroughly 

 to the thin green rind. The color is beautiful suffused rosy salmon, 

 which the crystalline appearance gives a satiny look; the flavor is 

 sweet and luscious beyond description. The vines are hardy, thrifty 

 in growth and very prolific, bearing the Melons near the root; 

 matures very early and ripens uniformly. If you want the most deli- 

 cious Melon now known, plant Emerald Gem. Truly a Gem among 

 Melons. We have a fine stock of thoroughly well-ripened seed which 

 cannot fail to give the best results. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; % lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.40. 



HACKENSACK or TURK'S CAP— One of the very finest Musk 

 Melons in cultivation. Of large size, grows uniform, and -^ery pro- 

 ductive ; flesh green and of most delicious flavor; market gardeners 

 and private planters cannot do better than to plant this splendid 

 variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1. 



MONTREAL — GREEN NUTMEG.— Very regularly ribbed, 

 densely netted green skin. The flesh is of a delicious flavor, remark- 

 ably thick, and light green in color. It is one of the handsomest 

 Melons for exhibition and market purposes. Pkt., jo cts. ; oz., 15 

 Cts.; J-f lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Musk Melons (Continued). 



NETTED GEM.— One of the most prolific and best early Melon s 

 grown. They are thick-meated, the flesh being of fine luscious flavorf 

 skin green, regularly ribbed and netted ; very handsome, and one o 

 the most profitable market varieties. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; j£ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., $1. 



WATERMELONS. 



DELAWARE (see cut).— A new Melon fully ten days earlier than 

 Ironclad ; oblong shape, very thick through ; skin handsomely striped 

 dark and light green; rind very thin, less than an inch and extremely 

 tough, making this fine Melon unsurpassed for shipping and keep- 

 ing; the flesh is brilliant red and ripens evenly ; solid, luscious and 

 sugary; of superb flavor; we strongly recommend it. Pkt., 10 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts.; y x lb., 50 cts.; lb., gi.50. 



SEMINOLE. — This superb new Florida Melon is very distinct; 

 extra early, enormously productive, extra large, and of a most deli- 

 cious flavor. It is in two distinct colors, gray and light green, both 

 colors 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 ap- 

 pearance of this fine new Melon will make it very popular. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts".; J^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



GREEN AND GOLD, — This novel variety pleases a great many. 

 It is the best yellow-fleshed Watermelon in cultivation; flesh of very 

 fine quality; rich golden color, in high contrast with the crimson o* 

 other varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



KOLB'S GEM. — This splendid Melon grows nearly round ; narrow 

 stripes of light green; rind tough, carrying well without breakage, 

 making this variety one of the best for market and shipping, also a 

 good family melon; flesh bright red, luscious and of fine flavor. 

 Weight, 30 to 50 lbs. Pkt., sets.; oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD.— This superb Melon is acknowledged 

 by all to be unsurpassed, exsellingin every good point aMelon should 

 have, ripening early, holding their own until late, and being unex- 

 celled for shipping and market. The dainty red-colored flesh is of 

 rich sugary flavor, ripening to full perfection almost to the rind. This 

 Melon grows to enormous size, 60 to 70 lbs. being the ordinary weight, 

 while extra cultivation will produce them 125 lbs. and over. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; 2 ozs., 15 cts. ; }£ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 



CUBAN QUEEN.— This famous Melon still stands amongst the 

 very best. It is enormously productive, ripens early, maturing fine 

 large Melons in any section, even Canada; thin rind, red flesh and 

 delicious flavor; should be in every garden; none better for family 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;* % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



MUSTARD. 



WHITE. — Best for salad or domestic purposes. Pkt., 5 cts. ; }£ 

 lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 45 cts. 



NEW CHINESE. — The leaves are twice the size of the ordinary 

 White Mustard, stems more succulent, flavor sweet and pungent. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $z. 



PARSLEY. 



EMERALD or EXTRA-CURLED DWARF. — A valuable 

 variety, altogether distinct in appearance. The moss-like leaves are 

 of a light brilliant shade of green, finely crimped and curled; very 

 attractive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.; 10 cts.; J/ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. — This is a greatly improved and very 

 beautiful variety. The leaves are of most exquisite form and color, 

 resembling a crested fem. It is entirely suitable for growing as a 

 foliage plant in the flower beds, of the best quality and invaluable for 

 table decoration and garnishing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; $£ lb., 25 

 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 



PARSNIPS. 



LONG SMOOTH OR HOLLOW CROWN (Abbot's Improved 

 Long Sugar or Long White Dutch Parsnip).— Tender, sugary, and 

 considered the best for general cultivation. Parsnips are improved 

 by remaining in the ground exposed to frost during Winter. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



IMPROVED GUERNSEY.— One of the best and most improved 

 Parsnips; should be planted in every garden; roots very smooth, 

 flesh very fine grained and of splendid quality. The roots do not 

 grow so long as the Hollow Crown, but more easily gathered. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., jo cts.; 5^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



