STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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ONIONS. 



NEW MAMMOTH SILVER KING.— This splendid Italian Onion 

 readily grows to immense size the first season from seed, averaging in 

 weight from 2 to 4 lbs. Its mild even flavor makes it very popular 

 for family use ; also one of the best and showiest varieties for market. 

 Color of skin silvery white; flesh snowy white. This superb Onion 

 should be in every order. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 

 2 ozs., 50 cts; J^lb. ,gi; lb., £3.50. 



NEW MAMMOTH RED VICTORIA.-This new race of Onions 

 ■comes from the Island of Sardinia, and we think it is without exception 

 the largest of all Onions. Single specimens grown from seed in one 

 season have weighed over 5 lbs. The Onions are very handsome, a 

 line oval in shape, with dark-red satiny skin ; the white flesh is deli- 

 cately tinted rose, of mild and sweet flavor, and good keeping quality. 

 The seed we offer is direct from the introducer in this country. Pkt., 

 ;o cts. ; per oz., 30 cts.; J4 lb., 85 cts.; lb., $3. 



(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 better. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; 

 % lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 



ROUND YELLOW DANVERS.— This valuable variety is exten- 

 sively grown for market, giving enormous yields from Spring-sown 

 seed ; it is also used in immense quantities for growing sets. Pkt., 5 

 ■cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 65 cts.; lb., $2. 



SOUTHPORT LARGE WHITE GLOBE.— The bestwhite Onion, 

 beautiful shape, clear white skin, fine grained and mild flavor ; keeps 

 well. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; V lb., gi ; lb., $3. 



LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.— The best large Red Onion; 

 ■skin deep purplish red, flesh purplish white, fine grained and high 

 favored. One of the best varieties for market and Winter keeping. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., ^2.50. 



(Italian Varieties.) 



EARLIEST WHITE QUEEN.— The 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 Winter, retaining their exquisite flavor ; one of 

 Che best for pickling; bulbs medium size, flat and pure white. Pkt, 

 5 cts. ; oz.,2octs. ; % lb., 50 cts. ; lb., Jr. 75. 



GIANT YELLOW ROCCA.— One of the most superb varieties of 

 Italian Onions in cultivation; skin beautiful rich yellow. Pkt., 

 'io cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; J4 lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.85. 



GIANT RED ROCCA.— This splendid variety is of perfect 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. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; ~% lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2. 



NEW MAMMOTH SILVER KING. 



PEAS. 



EXTRA EARLY PREMIUM GEM.— One of the best of the 

 wrinkled varieties ; large pods, very productive. We recommend it 

 as the best wrinkled Pea in cultivation for the family garden or market. 

 Large pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 40 cts. 



BLISS'S EVER-BEARING.— For continuous bearing this variety 

 is unsurpassed, repeated pickings making little impression on it, the 

 vines continuing to be covered with blossoms and ripening pods. It 

 grows in a distinct branching manner, 18 inches to 2 feet in height ; 

 6 and 8 wrinkled peas in a pod. Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 25 cts. ; quart, 

 45 cts. 



STRATAGEM. — Grows about 2 feet and is literally covered with 

 immense pods, many of them measuring 5}^ inches in length, and con- 

 taining as high as 10 large, fine-flavored wrinkled peas. Vines strong 

 and upright. Large pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 30 cts. ; quart, 50 cts. 



AMERICAN WONDER PEA. GROWS 8 TO IO INCHES HIGH. 



Peas (Continued). 



AMERICAN WONDER.— Grows 8 to io inches high, and is some- 

 what earlier than any other wrinkled variety ; grows with remarkable 

 rapidity, being ready for the table 30 to 35 days after planting. Very 

 productive and of fine quality. Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 

 4S cts. 



CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— Very popular and undoubtedly 

 one of the best late varieties ; pods and peas of large size and splendid 

 quality; grows 4 to 6 feet high. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 

 40 cts. 



LAXTON'S EVOLUTION.— A valuable main crop variety, a 

 strong grower, 3 to 4 feet; branching; produces continuously an 

 abundance of wrinkled Peas of fine size and rich, sugary flavor ; in 

 bearing for three months. Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 60 cts. 



PRIDE OF THE MARKET.— A strong grower, wonderfully pro- 

 ductive; superb quality. Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts. 



NEW QUANTITY. — This new American Pea produces more 

 pods to the vine, and more shelled Peas to the quantity of pods, than 

 any other variety we know of. Grows about 2% feet in height, 

 branching thickly right to the ground. The pods are mostly borne in 

 pairs ; the vines are most prolific, 70 to 90 pods on a vine being the 

 average; and very few imperfect pods amongst them. Compared with 

 other ever-bearing Peas, this new variety outyields all. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 pint, 25 cts. ; quart, 40 cts. 



NEW QUALITY. — This is a fitting companion for the new 

 " Quantity." Extra early in growth and very prolific, 50 to 60 pods 

 to the vine being the average ; pods three inches long, containing 6 

 to 8 Peas each. The Peas are of unsurpassed quality, particularly 

 sweet and sugary, retaining a fine fresh green color when cooked , 

 also keeps tender and sweet a long time if left on the vines. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts. 



THE DINGEE & CONARD CO.S EXTRA EARLY.— The best 

 of all the extra early Peas (see p. 100). Pkt., 10 cts. ; pint, 20 cts. ; 

 quart, 40 cts. 



McLEAN'S LITTLE GEM. — 12 to 14 inches high, no sticks, very 

 prolific; productive, wrinkled and of most delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 

 cts. ; pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 40 cts. 



PEPPERS. 



GOLDEN UPRIGHT. — This new Pepper is entirely distinct from 

 .all other varieties and is undoubtedly the best yellow Pepper; the 

 stout, bushy plants producing the fruits upright on stiff stems. The 

 Peppers are as mild and pleasant to the taste as Ruby King, even the 

 seeds being free from all fiery flavor. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts. ; y± 

 lb.. $1 ; lb., £3.50. 



RUBY KING. — This fine variety is the best and most profitable 

 mild red Pepper for market or family use. The plants are of sturdy, 

 bushy habit, each plant producing 8 to 15 large, very handsome 

 Peppers of a bright ruby red color. The flavor is remarkably mild and 

 pleasant ; indeed so much so that they can be sliced and prepared into 

 a most appetizing salad with vinegar and pepper, while for stuffing or 

 Pepper hash they are the best. Pkt., 10 cts.; % oz., 20 cts.; oz., 

 33 cts. ; 2 ozs., 60 cts. ; 1^ lb., gi ; lb.. $3.50. 



LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE.— Color glossy red, of mild 

 sweet flavor ; rind thick and fleshy ; of large size ; one of the earliest. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,25Cts.; \i lb., 75 cts.; lb., £2.50. 



PUMPKINS. 



GOLDEN OBLONG. — A splendid pie pumpkin ; very prolific, 10 

 to 72 Pumpkins to the vine being not unusual. Outer color rich, 

 golden orange, thin tough skin, making it one of the best Winter 

 keepers. The flesh is light yellow in color and of fine quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1^ lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2. 



SMALL SUGAR.— Very prolific variety and a prime favorite for 

 family use ; very fine grained, sweet and sugary. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; lb., so cts. 



GENUINE MAMMOTH.— This giant of the family causes much 

 astonishment at country fairs ; 3 feet in diameter and 150 to 200 lbs. 

 being nothing unusual; flesh of bright yellow and of fine quality. 

 None can grow larger. We offer a crack prize strain. Pkt., io cts.; 

 oz.,25Cts.; 54 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



