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RED TOP STRAP-LEAVED. This is the lead- 

 ing variety for main crop; form roundish or 

 flat, medium size, small top; few leaves, which 

 are entirely upright; taproot small, color red 

 or purple above ground; one of the best for 

 family use, either spring or fall. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 8 cts., ^ lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best 

 early varieties grown. Of large size and very 

 rapid growth; globe shaped bulbs with purple 

 top; fine quality. Very handsome and most 

 attractive for market. Per pkt., 4 cts., J4 lb., 

 20 cts.. lb., 60 cts. 



LARGE WHITE GLOBE. A variety grown ex- 

 clusively for feeding stock; very productive; 

 in good rich soil the roots will frequently grow 

 to twelve pounds in weight. Per pkt., 4 cts., 

 oz., 7 cts.. Si lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



LONG WHITE COW HORN. This excellent 

 variety grows very quickly to good size; flesh 

 white, fine grained and sweet, tops small and 

 spreading. It keeps well and is esteemed by 

 some as the best for all culinary purposes. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., ^ lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



ROBERTSON'S GOLDEN BALL. It is the best 

 of the Yellows for a fall crop; is very solid 

 and of good flavor; flesh bright orange; of a 

 globe form, and keeps well; an excellent 

 table variety. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., K lb., 

 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



YELLOW ABERDEEN. Though generally 

 grown for stock, it is really superior to many 

 varieties cultivated for table use. Bulb globu- 

 lar; flesh tender and sugary; a fine market 

 variety. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., % lb., 15 cts., 

 lb., 50 cts. 



RUT A BAGA OR SWEDE 

 TURNIP. 



The Rata Baga, Swedish or Russian Turnip, 

 is extensively grown for a farm crop; the roots 

 close-grained, very hard, and will endure a con- 

 siderable degree of cold without injury. The 

 roots are best preserved in a pit or cellar during 

 the winter, and excellent for the table early in 

 spring. Sow from 20th of June to the 20th of 

 J uly in drills two feet apart, and thin out to 

 eight or ten inches. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN. This variety is 

 largely grown in this country, both for the 

 table and for feeding stock; flesh very solid; 

 fine quality; keeps well until summer. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., J4 lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDY SWEDE. A 

 most excellent sort for either table use or feed- 

 ing stock; flesh yellow, solid, firm, sweet and 

 rich. It is a hardy sort, yields enormously, a 

 good keeper, and one of the best. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz.. 8 cts., M lb,, 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



SKIRVING'S PURPLE TOP. This is a superior 

 variety, hardy and productive; flesh yellow, of 

 solid texture; groAvs to a large size; a very pop- 

 ular sort for market and field culture. Per pkt., 

 5 cts., oz.. 8 cts,, H lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



SWEET GERMAN. This variety is very popu- 

 lar among gardeners. Shape smooth and 

 regular, flesh pure white, of extraordinary 

 solidity, very sweet, mild, well flavored; re- 

 tains its solidity and freshness until spring; 

 as a table variety must be classed among the 

 best, and should be largely cultivated. Per 

 pkt., 5 cts.. oz.. 8 cts., % lb., 20 cts., lb„ 60 cts. 



POT, MEDICINAL AND 

 SWEET HERBS. 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indispensable to every garden, 

 while some of the medicinal herbs will also be 

 found very useful. Herbs in general love a 

 mellow and free soil. Sow early in spring, in 

 shallow drills, one foot apart, and when well up 

 thin out or transplant from six to ten inches 

 apart. Care should be taken to harvest them 

 properly. Do this on a dry day just before they 

 come into full blossom ; dry quickly in the shade, 

 pack close in dry boxes to exclude the air en- 

 tirely. 



Those marked with a * are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be pre- 

 served for years with little attention. 



ANISE. (Pimpinella Anlsum.) Used for cordial, 

 garnishing and flavoring; the seeds have an 

 agreeable aromatic taste. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 

 10 cts. 



*BALM. (Melissa Offlcinalis.) The leaves have a 

 fragrant odor and are used for making a pleas- 

 ant be verege, known as balm wine.also for balm 

 tea, for use in fevers. Per pkt., 4 cts.. oz.. 20 cts. 



BASIL SWiiEf. {OcymumBasxlicum.) The leaves 

 are used for flavoring soups, and highly sea- 

 soned dishes. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 20 cts. 



BENE. (Sesamum Orientale.) A very useful herb. 

 One or two of its leaves, when freshly gathered 

 and stirred into a pint of water, makes one of 

 the most efficacious drinks, given in moderate 

 quantities, in case of dysentary that can be 

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



*CARAWAY. (Carum Carui.) Grown for seeds, 

 which are extensively used for flavorinn- bread 

 pastry, soups, etc. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz.,' lO cts., 

 J4 lb., 25 cts. 



CORIANDER. (Coriandrum Sativum.) The seeds 

 form an important article of commerce; they 

 are used in the manufacture of liquors, in con- 

 fectionery and a great number of culinary 

 preparations. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., H lb., 

 25 cts.. lb.. 75 cts. 



DILL. (Anethum Graveolens.) The seeds have 

 an aromatic odor and warm, pungent taste. 

 They are used as a condiment, and also for pick- 

 ling with cucumbers to heighten the flavor. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts., 14 lb.. 25 cts., lb., $1. 



*HOREHOUND. (3Ian-uUum Vidgare.) This herb 

 is much used for medicinal purposes. It is use- 

 ful in asthma and jaundice, and is a favorite 

 remedy in pulmonary complaints. It enters 

 largely into the composition of cough syrups 

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



•*HOP SEED. (Humulus Nupulus.) A climbing 

 plant universally known by all. Per pkt., 5 

 cts., oz., 35 cts. 



*HySSOP. (Hyssopus Offlcinalis.) The leaves 

 and flower stocks are used medicinally ; it is a 

 stimulant and expectorant, and employed in 

 humoral asthma and chronic catarrh. Per pkt. 



4 ct., oz., 25 cts. 



*LA VENDER. {Lm,v6ndula Vera.) It is cultivated 

 for its fragrant spikes of flowers which are used 

 for the distillation of Lavender Water. Being 

 dried and put up in paper bags, they are also 

 used to perfume linen. Per pkt,, Sets., oz., 20 cts. 



MAJORAM SWEer. (Origamum Majoram. The 

 leaves and the ends of the shoots are highly 

 esteemed for seasoning, both in summer and 

 dried tor winter use. Per Dkt., 5 cts., oz.. 20 cts. 



*ROSEMARY. (Hosemarinus Officinalis.) An aro- 

 matic, ornamental herb; the leaves are used 

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



SAFFRON. (Carthamus Tinctorius.) The flower 

 is the part used medicinally, which should be 

 picked while in full bloom, and dried for use. 

 Per pkt.. 4 cts., oz., 10 cts. 



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. (Salvia Officinalis.) It 

 is cultivated principally for the leaves, which 

 are used both dry and green, as a seasoning 

 for stuffings, soups, meats and stews. It is also 

 used for flavoring in cheese making. Tea made 

 from its leaves is an excellent sudorific, caus- 

 ing profuse perspiration. Per pkt., 5 cts., oz., ]5 

 cts., M lb., 50 cts., lb., $2. 



SUMMciR SAVORY. (Satureia Hortensis.) The 

 plant is quite aromatic, and has a pleasant 

 odor. The tops are used either green or dry, 

 in stuffing fowls or meats, also for salads and 

 soups. Per pkt.. 5 cts., oz., 20 cts. 



*SWEET THYME. (Tlvjme Vulgaris.) It is both a 

 medicinal and culinary herb. The young leaves 

 and tops are used for soup, dressing and sauce, 

 either green or dry. Thyme tea is acure for 

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



SORREL, FRENCH. The leaves having an acid 

 taste, may be employed in salads; it is used 

 principally for soups, and is sometimes cooked 

 as Kale or Spinach. It makes a good dish, and 

 should be more extensively cultivated. Per 

 pkt., 4 cts., oz., 10 cts. 



WORMWOOD, (Artemisia Absinthium.) Used 

 medicinally, and is beneficial for poultry; 

 should be planted in poultry yards. Per pkt., 



5 cts., oz., 25 cts. 



Caraway Seed. For flavoring. Per oz., 5 cts., J4 

 lb., 15 cts.. lb.. 40 cts. 



