FOR 1890. 



We aim to offer, in this special list of Novelties and Specialties in Vegetable and 

 Flower Seeds, only varieties of real merit, such as we can personally recommend as 

 worthy of a trial. We annually test all the leading novelties that come on the market, 

 and select such as our experience proves to be distinct and valuable improvements on 

 the old varieties, and we discard scores of varieties that prove to be only old varieties 

 with a new name. 



On all Seeds in Packets the purchaser is entitled to select Twenty-five Cents 

 Worth Extra for each One Dollar's worth ordered. 

 The descriptions of most of the following Novelties are as given by their respective introducers. 



PALMETTO ASPARAGUS. 



Beyond question this is the largest and finest Asparagus ever sent 

 out. Stalks frequently measure two inches in diameter, and, even 

 when twelve inches long, are perfectly tender when cooked. Its ten- 

 derness is insured by its remarkably rapid growtJi and remaining in 

 good condition several days after being ready for cutting. Of 

 medium green color, excellent flavor and attractive size, it is des- 

 tined to become a leading market sort and in large demand for pri- 

 vate gardens. 



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



BLACK-EYED WAX BUSH BE^AN. 



This distinct and valuable variety has already made a most favor- 

 able impression. It is a cross between the Black Wax and the Golden 

 Wax Beans, and in our trials we found it to be the earliest Wax 

 variety in cultivation. It is a robust grower, very productive, very 

 tender, and of exceptionally fine flavor. The pods closely resemble 

 those of the Black W ax, the seed beans being white, marked around 

 the eye with black spots. 



Per pkt., 5 cts., pt., 25 cts.. qt., 45 cts., pk., $1.75, bushel, $6. 



PAIiMErrO ASPARAGUS. 



GOLDEN-EYED wax BlJSH BEAN. 



This variety is extremely early and vigorous, growing very 

 rapidly, and yields a great profusion of tender, succulent 

 pods, of a beautiful, waxy appearance; its flavor is unex- 

 celled by any of the wax variety. 



The vine is strong and oranchy, holding the pods well off 

 the ground, thus keeping t^iem clean and attractive. The 

 perfect health of the vine and foliage is one of the most 

 noticeable features, and its perfect freedom from hliglit and 

 rust is another fact of great value. The pods screw uni- 

 formly handsome, without a spot, and keep extremely well 

 after being picked. 



We urge every one to try this new bean the coming season, 

 as we consider it, after a most satisfactory and thorough 

 trial, " THE BEST WAX BEAN KNOWN." All who prefer 

 a wax bean will find in this variety a gem. 



Per pkt., 10 cts.. pt., 2*cts., qt., 50 cts., pk., $2, bushel, $7. 



GOLDEN-EYED WAX PUSH BEAN. 



BtlRLlNGAME MEDIUMS. 



In this variety we have one of the earliest, hardiest and most productive field bean in 

 AMERICA. At present only known to a limited extent in western New York, it still, however, has 

 increased in popularity to such an extent during the last few years, that wherever grown it is 

 planted to the exclusion of all other sorts; they often yield 40 bushels and over, per acre. They ripen 

 several days earlier than the Marrow or Pea Bean, and in a wet season will keep dry and healthy, 

 while other varieties rust and spot, and are thereby greatly reduced in quantity as well as quality. 

 One of the largest concerns handling Beans in New York State writes that " Burlin^ame Mediums 

 are, in their opinion, unquestionably the coming Bean for field culture. The ripened seed is pearly 

 white and much handsomer than the old sorts, consequently they can frequently be sold at an 

 extra price." Every reader of this catalogue who has ever grown or thinks of growing Beans for 

 market, should not hesitate to give Burlingame Mediums a trial. 



Per pkt., 5 cts., pt., 20 cts.. qt., 40 cts,, pk., $1.25, bush., $4.00. 



