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ESSEX EARLY HYBRID. This variety Is early, 



solid, rich flavored, large and gmooth, very produc- 

 tive, and vigorous grower. Color bright pink, and of 

 a kandaome appearance. It ripens evenly, and is one 

 of the best for shipping. Per pkt., i cts.. oz., 20 cts. 

 ACME. This early variety may be called perfect in 

 shape, quality and uniformity. It is perfectly smooth, 

 round, dark red; solid and of delicious flavor. ^Un- 

 equaled for canning, preserving, or as a salaa, has 

 rotted considerable in some localities. Per pkt., 4 

 cts., o^., 20 els. 

 TROPHY. This old standard variety is medium 

 early, of enormous size and very productive; uni- 

 formily smooth, well formed and very heavy; solid to 

 the center, and well flavored. It is one of the most 

 salable varieties for the market gardener, and for 

 canning purposes cannot be surpassed. Per pkt., 4 

 cts., oz , 20 cts., ^ lb., 65 cts. 

 YELl^OW tic, or Yellow Plum. Recommended 

 espe ially for pickles and preserves. Fruit uniformly 

 oval, lemon-colored and smooth-skinned. Per pkt., 5 

 ctp.. oz., 25 cts. 

 IMPROVED GROUND CHERRY' or Strawberry, 

 also called Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato. An en- 

 tirely distinct variety . Grows enclosed in a husk ; ex- 

 ' ' cellent for preserves; 



will keep within husks 

 all winter. This is well 

 worth growing for 

 preserves, both on ac- 

 count of itsfine quality 

 and immense produc- 

 tiveness. The fruit has 

 a pleasant strawberry- 

 like flavor, and is much 

 esteemed, and by some 

 considered indispens- 

 able for pies, sauce, 

 etc., b'lth green and 

 dry. When dried they 

 TM,.RrtvTtn aHnnvT. rwKRRv resemble raisins some- 



IMPBOVBD GROUND OHERKY ^^^^ ^.^j^ ^^^^ 



tion of Lemon juice it is frequently preserved like 

 Plums, as well as stewed and served like Cranberries. 

 Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



TOBACCO. 



Qer. Tabac. Fr, Tabac. 

 Oruoz. will sow 30 feet square and produce plants 

 for one acre. 



The seed should be sown very early in the spring, as 

 early as possible after the danger of frost is over. A 

 good plan is to burn a quantity of brush and rubbish 

 in the spring, on the ground intended for the seed bed ; 

 then dig and thoroughly pulverize the earth and mix 

 with ai=he8,- after which the seed may be sown and 

 covered very lightly. When the pi nts are about six 

 inches hi^h transplant into rows 3'^ feet apart each 

 way, and cultivate thoroughly with plow and hoe. 



An essay, entitUd "Tobacco Culture," by mail 

 nrppnid, for 25 cents. 



PRIMUS. This distinct new early Tobacco grows 

 rapidly, and in may respects is one of the most valu- 

 able of all varieties. The leaves are large and long, 

 fibre flue and yields heavy crops of extra fine quality. 

 The plants stand up well ; the leaves, somewhat close 

 togethpr. Its early ripening, rendering the product 

 less liable to frost, are (jualities which cannot fail to 

 recommend Prljuus us one of the best and surest to 

 I)laut Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cIs., >4 lb., 75 cts., lb., 

 S2.5(.. 



SWEET ORONOKO. This variety makes the sweet- 

 est, best and ino-t substantial "Fillers," and makes, 

 when sun-cured, th** best natural chewing leaf. The 

 favorite for the "homespun" wherever known. It is 

 known as I^iittle Oronoko in some localities, and is 

 growing in deuinnd. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 25 cts., 

 lb., 75 ct-., lb., *2..5(). 



Connecticut Seed Leaf. This is the leading variety 

 in <'ultivation; our seed is direct from the Connecticut 

 valley. iN-r pkt., 4 cts , oz., 20 cts., ' , lb.. ('.5 cts. 



White Burley. A variety, wliicrh originated in the 

 faniou-* To'iarro district of Ohio. It is extensively 

 grown in •-everal Slates where t ther varieties have 

 fiiili-d to be profitable, and recommended to Tobacco 

 growers. Per pkt., 5 cts , oz., 25 cts., '.^ lb., 75 cts. 



HAVANA. Froin seed Imported from the best 

 growers. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., 35 c*s. 



TURNIP. 



Gar. Steckrube. Fr. Navet. 

 One oz. will sow 150 feet of drill. 

 For the spring crop sow the different early kinds a. 

 early as the seed can be got into the ground in drills li 

 inches apart, and thin to five or six inches. For th* 

 fall or main crop, sow, at the North, from the middle 

 of July to the last of August, in drills as directed foi 

 the spring sowing. In the field the Turnips are mort 

 generally sown broadcast, though much the largei 

 crops are obtained by drill culture. Always sow youi 

 Turnips as soon after a rain as the ground can be 

 raked, or harrowed fine if possible. If sown before s 

 heavy rain there is formed a crust which gener- 

 ally smothers the sprouting seed. One pound is suffi- 

 cient to sow an acre. Our Turnip and Rata Baga 

 Seed is grown from selected roots and is of ezcellemt 

 quality. 



BREAD STONE. See Xove'ties. 



KXTBA EABLT MILAH. 



EXTRA EARLY MILAN. A remarkably early 

 variety. It is fully a week earlier than any other 

 sort. The bulb is flat, of medium size, smooth, with 

 a bright purple top. The pure white flesh is of ex- 

 cellent quality, being hard, solid, and fine grained ; 

 it is an excellent keeper. Even if allowed to grow to 

 a large size, it does not become bitter. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 10 cts., 14 lb., 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. 



EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. A very popular 

 marketVariety. Grows quickly, comes early, clear 

 white skin and flesh of juicy, mild flavor and excel- 

 lent quality. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., yi lb., 15 

 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



EARLY WHITE EGG. Anew egg-shaped variety, 

 for early or fall sowing; flesh white, fine grained and 

 sweet ; very large, perfectly smooth and pure white. 

 An extra keeper, and in every respect a first-claas 

 variety. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 14 lb., 20 cts., 

 lb., 60 cts. 



RED TOP STBAP-UttAVED. 



RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the leading 

 variety for main crop ; form roundish or flat,mediQni 

 size, small top ; few leaves, which are entirely un- 

 rlght; tap root small, colcr red or purple above 

 ground ; one of the best for family use, ^ther spring 

 or fall. Per pkt., 4 cts., 07., 8 cts., lb., 15 cts., lb.. 

 50 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the beet 

 early varieties grown. Of large size and very rapid 

 growth ; globe shaped bulbs with purple top ; fine 

 quality. Very handsoifie and most attractive for 

 market. Per pkt., 4 cts.. oz.. 8 cts., H lb., 20 cts., lb., 



