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traordinary weight of from 75 to So pounds. The rind 

 is extremely thin, being not over half an inch thick ; 

 nevertheless they are so solid and keep so well that they 

 are one of the best melons to ship. In productiveness, 

 they are unequaled. Excelling in so many points, they 

 are a most profitable melon to raise. 



Pcrpkt. 15c: oz. 60c; 2 oz ^1.00: Ji lb. $1.75: ib.S6.oo. 



D. M Ferry h. Go's Peerless. 



MELON, WATER, D. M. Ferry & Go's Peer- 

 less. — This melon, originated and introduced by our- 

 selves several years ago, has steadily increased in public 

 favor till now it is well and favorably known in all parts 

 of the country. // zs ujiquestionably the best -water 

 melon in cultiz-ation. Of medium size^ light mottled 

 green: flesh bright scarlet., solid to the ce7iter., crispy 

 melting, and siueet as honey. 



Per packet ^ cents: oz. 13 cents: 2 oz. 25 cents: % lb. 

 40 cents: lb. Si. 50. 



PEAS, Bliss' American Wonder.— A highly im- 



proved variety, recently introduced; one of the finest peas 

 yet produced ; very prolific ; excellent flavor ; one of the 

 earliest varieties to mature. In all respects unexcelled, 

 even if equaled. We cannot too highly reccommend this 

 variety. Anticipating- a largfe demand for it, we have 

 taken particular pains in raising our stock, and know 

 that it is unsurpassed by any. 



Per packet jo ceiits: % pint 40 cents: pint 60 cents: 

 quart $1.00: 4 quarts $3.50. 



PEAS, Carter's Little W^onder.— A new variety, 

 from England, well entitled to its name. Little Wonder 



It is a sweet, wrinkled pea, very early and of deliciotis 

 flavor. Cannot fail to become a favorite when intro- 

 duced. Height 20 to 24 inches. 



Per packet 10 cents : Yz pint JO cents : pint jo cents: 

 quart 75 cents. 



Ferry's First and Best. 



PEAS, Ferry's First and Best. — In this variety 

 we think we have what -will suit the most critical 

 market gardener. We have been experimenting for 

 years, with a view of obtaining the earliest variety, and 

 one that would ripen all its pods within a very /e-w 

 days., so that the gardener could clear off the ground 

 and plant another crop after having had the full advant- 

 age of the high price for the first peas coming into mar- 

 ket. This is the selection of the earliest ripening for 

 a series of }-ears. and is recommended with the greatest 

 confidence as being unsurpassed for earliness and even- 

 ness of ripening, desirable qualities for a market variety. 

 About forty-five days from planting is the average time 

 for ripening the whole crop. 



Per packet lO cents : K pint 20 cents : pint 30 cents : 

 quart ^o cents: 4 quarts ■$! -73: bushel $q.oo. 



PEAS, Premium Gem. — A new and valuable vari- 

 ety, growing about fifteen inches high, and as it is ready 

 for use in forty-five days from sowing, is probably the 

 earliest of the dwarf, green, vsrrinkled varieties. The 

 pods are very long, of a dark, glossy green color ; vines 

 more robust than Little Gem ; peas of ver>- fine quality. 

 The most remarkable characteristic is its wonderful 

 prolificness, as many as twelve pods often appearing on 

 a single stem. 



Per packet 10 cents : 3-2 pint 20 cents : pint 30 cents : 

 quart 30 cents; 4 quarts Sr.73: bushel SQ-OO. 



IJ cents per pint 30 cents per quart must be added 

 to all peas, to prtpay postage or express charges 



RADISH, Early Round Deep Scarlet.— A valu- 

 able improvement on the ordinary- Scarlet Turnip Rad- 

 ish, and will be found to be very useful for market gar- 

 den purposes. The color of the skin is very dark red 

 so much deeper than the common scarlet as to attract 

 attention. The flesh is white, crispy, and it has a very 

 small top. Last season, in New York market, it brought 



