From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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ill TVRE —Sow the early varieties in April or May m drills, from lz to IS inches apart and thin out from 

 ,„ « inches in the rows For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week m May for early 

 Z and in July or August for the fall crop, at which season it grows best. 1 oz. .to 1M eel of drill. 



TURNIP 



WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES 



Purple Top White Globe 



OOf) A very large globe-shaped variety. The upper surface of the bulb is reddish 

 •'"v purple, the lower part is white. It grows smooth, ,has a small root and medium- 

 sized tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, very fine and is one of the best sorts to store 

 for winter. Recommended foi fall crop. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c.; 

 Vi lb. 35c.; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 



Early Red Top Strap Leaved 



920 This is a quick-growing sort for the early spring crop. It grows rapidly and in 

 ' J£ ' y ' eight weeks from sowing will produce a good crop of tender roots of mild flavor. 

 The leaves are short, the roots quite flat, the upper half reddish purple, the lower half 

 white. The flesh is pure white, crisp and fine grained. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 

 Vi lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 



Pomeranian White Globe 



QOQ Probably the largest and most productive turnip. The roots often weigh io to 12 

 lbs. when mature. Skin smooth and flesh very white. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 



V* lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 



918 Early Purple Top Milan. Resembles White Milan, but has purple top. Price, pkt. 

 10c; oz. 20c; ', lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. Transportation paid. 



922 Early White Milan. An extra early variety of rapid growth, and with very small leaves. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. S1.7S. 



924 Early White Strap Leaf. An excellent early white flat Turnip, flesh mild. Price, pkt: 

 10c; oz. 13c; ' \ lb. 35c; lb. S1.00. 



928 Long White, or Cow horn. A long, white-fleshed Turnip, growing half above ground; 

 it is of fine quality. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 3Sc; lb. $1.00. 



936 Snowball. An excellent sort to sow very early for a good spring crop. Price, pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 1.5c: Vi lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



988 White Egg. An oval or egg-shaped varietv, with smooth, thin, white skin and snowy- 

 white flesh; firm, mild and sweet. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 51.25. 



934 Seven Top. I'sed only for greens. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



Transportation paid. 



YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 



Golden Ball or "Orange Jelly 



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\o/j A very distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort 

 '^° family use. It grows a very shapely bulb, medium in size, 

 J most round, very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The SKin 

 5 pale yellow, the flesh deep yellow throughout, and so fine in texture 

 5 to earn the name "Orange Jelly." Sown in July it gives a very' 

 atisfactory crop in early fall, but can be stored and used during the 

 rinter. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; 

 b. $1.25. Transportation paid. 



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Yellow Globe. A yellow-fleshed, globe-shaped variety, of large size; 

 a splendid winter-keeper; excellent for both table and stock. Price, 

 pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; '« lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 

 Yellow Stone. A round, flattened, yellow-fleshed Turnip; popular 

 for both table use and stock feeding. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c 

 Vi lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 



Witloof Chicory or French Endive 



>C"7 Called also "French Endive," "Brussels Chicory," and 

 "Christmas Salad." Seed sown in spring produces long, thick 

 oots, which, after lifting and "resting" a few days are replanted to 

 tart new growth, when they form the blanched crowns which make 

 he tenderest and most delicately flavored of salads. (See illustra- 

 ion.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; >/« lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. Trans- 

 portation paid. 

 Henderson's leaflet on Salads gives full cultural directions. Sent free on 

 equest with orders. 



Tobacco Seed 



Primus. The earliest of all; succeeds 



well even as far north as Canada. 



Pkt. 15c; oz. 7Sc; >/« lb. $2.00. 

 Zimmer's Spanish. The earliest and 



best American-Spanish, and a favorite 



cigar variety, increasing in demand 



and culture every year. Pkt. 15c; 



oz. 90c; Vi lb. 53.00. 

 Havana, Imported. Pkt. 15c; oz. 



$1.00; Vi lb. $3.50. 

 Havana, Domestic 



75c: Vi lb. $2.00. 

 Sumatra, Domestic 



$1.00; Vi lb. $3.50. 

 Connecticut. Pkt. 



1/4 lb. $2.00. 

 Kentucky. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c 



$2.00 



Sweet, Pot, and 

 Medicinal 



HERBS 



Virginia 



52.00 



WITLOOF CHICORY 



Pkt. 15c; oz. 



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15c: cz. 



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 Pkt. 15c.j oz. 75c; Vi lb. 

 All transportation paid. 



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Anise. For garnishing, cordials and flavoring. Pkt. 10c; oz. 

 30c; Vi lb. 90c 



Basil, Sweet. The leaves and tops of the shoots are used for 

 highly seasoned soups, stews and sauces; a leaf or two is sometimes 

 placed in salads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c: Vi lb. $1.00. 

 Borage. Excellent for bees. The leaves are used in salads, or 

 boiled as spinach; the flowers are aromatic and used in cool drinks. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c: Vi lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



Caraway. The aromatic seeds are used in confectionery, cakes 

 and medicine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c 

 Catnip. Used for seasoning and bee food. Pkt. 15c: oz. 75c 

 Coriander. For garnishing; seeds aromatic. Pkt. 10c: oz. 25c 

 Chervil. The voung aromatic leaves are used in soups and salads. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



Dill. The aromatic seeds are used in pickles, preserves, soups and 

 sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c: Vi lb. 45c; lb. $1.S0. 

 Fennel Sweet. The leaves enter into sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c 

 Hop Seed. (Humulus Lupulus.) Pkt. 25c. 



Horehoi-.nd. I'seful for its tonic properties and for cough remedies. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c 



Hyssop. For medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c 

 Lavender. A popular, aromatic herb, emitting a delightful 

 perfume. Pkt. 10c: oz. 50c 



Marjoram, Sweet. The leaves and shoots are used for seasoning. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Vi lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 

 Rosemary. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c: oz. 50c 

 Sage. Used both green and minced or drv and powdered for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c: Vi lb. $1.50; lb. $4.00. 

 Savory. Summer. Used for seasoning and flavoring soups and 

 dressings. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c: Vi lb. $1.25. 

 Savory, Winter. A hardv perennial. Pkt. 15c: oz. 60c 

 Tansy. Pkt. 20c: oz. $1.00. 

 Thyme, Broad-Leaved. Pkt. 15c: oz. 75c 

 Wormwood. Pkt. 10c: oz. 35c 

 All transportation paid. 



Our Pamphlet "Garden Culture of Root Crops" tells how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent free if requested. 



