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THE DINGEB & CONARD COMPANY'S 



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 

 foriamily 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., io cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 

 2 oz., 50 cts.; % lb., $l ; lb., $3.50. 



NEW MAMMOTH SILVER KING. 



NEW MAMMOTH RED VICTORIA.— This new race of Onions 



conies 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 

 fine 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., 

 i:>cts.; per oz., 30 cts.; "% lb., S5 cts.; lb., $3. 



BEST YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. — Our seed of Round 

 Yellow Globe Danvers Onions is specially saved. Asiswell known, 

 thi~ 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. 



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. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 5 cts.; 1^ lb., 75 cts ; lb., $2.50. 



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 

 the best for pickling : bulbs medium size, fiat and pure white. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz.,2octs.; *^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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 keeping ; 

 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.; % lb , 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



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, a'.so a 

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

 Weight, 3010 50 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; y x lb. ,25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Waterinelons ( Co?itinued). 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD.— This superb Melon is acknowledged 

 by all to be unsurpassed, excelling in every good point a Melon should 

 have, ripening early, holding its own until late, and being unexcelled 

 for snipping 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 oz., 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 in Canada; thin rind, red flesh and 

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

 use. Pkts., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



MUSTARD. 



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

 White Mustard, stems more succulent, flavor sweet and pur.gent. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; *4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., £1. 



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 iamily garden or mar- 

 ket. 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 ieet 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 10 inches high* 



AMERICAN WONDER.— Grows 8 to 10 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., 20 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 

 45 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; quart, 60 cts. 



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

 of all the extra-early Peas (see p. 104). Pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; 

 quart, 40 cts. 



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.; % lb,, 25 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



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

 beautiful variety. The leaves are of mo.'t exquisite iorm and color, 

 resembling a crested fern. Il 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.; J^lb.,25 

 cts.; lb., 90 cts. 



PARSNIPS. 



LONG SMOOTH OR HOLLOW CROWN (Abbots 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.; ]£ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 55 cts. 



IMPROVED GUERNSEY.— One of the best and mo>t 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., 10 cts.; J^ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 ct=. 



