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HENDERSON'S TESTED SEEDS FOR MARKET GARDENERS. 



PURPLE TOP EARLY MILAN TURNIP. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE TURNIP 



LONG ISLAND RUTA BAGA 



Complete List of 



VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



TOMATO.— Continued. 



TENDERLOIN. The fruit is large, almost round, very smooth and even in shape. 



Trophy. Extra selected; our superior selection from perfect specimens of this 



favorite, is free from the corrugations of the old strains 



old 



SMALL FRUITING VARIETIES. Esteemed for preserves, marmalade, etc. 

 Red Cherry. Bears clusters of bright red fruits, the size of a cherry; prolific . . . 



Red Pear-Shaped. Bright red pear-shaped fruits, 2 inches in diameter 



Yellow Plum. Oval, yellow fruits, 2 inches in diameter 



Strawberry Ground Cherry. Winter Cherry, or Husk Tomato 



TURNIP. 



WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES. 



Early White Flat Dutch. A standard early, white, flat Turnip; an excellent garden 



variety; flesh white and mild 



Early Purple Top Milan. One of the earliest Turnips in cultivation; medium-sized, 



flat, smooth, white flesh and skin, with purple top. (See engraving) 



Early White Milan. This is the best variety for a very early Spring crop. It is used 



largely at that season for bunching. It grows rapidly; is flat round in shape, with 



very small leaves, and slender stems. Both skin and flesh are pure white. 

 Early Red Top Strap Leaf. This is the true strap-leaved flat-rooted sort, and a very 



fine stock. It is even in size, regular in shape, and the color strongly marked. The 



upper side of the root is purple; the lower, white 



Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the above only in being pure white 



Purple Top White Globe. A valuable variety for the trucker. The roots are almost 



round, purple at the crown, white at the base. The flesh is white, solid, and is a good 



keeper. (See engraving) 



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



white flesh ; firm, mild and sweet 



Snowball, The best quick-growing white round variety. The root is medium in size 



quite smooth and very mild in flavor. . 



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



although large, it is of fine quality 



Seven Top. Used only for greens 



FLORENCE FENNEL. 



YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES. 



Golden-Ball, or Orange Jelly. Medium size, globe-shaped roots; very early; flesh 



golden-yellow, of fine texture and sweet 



Yellow Stone. A round, flattened, yellow-fleshed Turnip; popular for both table use 



and stock feeding 



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



keeper; excellent for both table and stock 



RUTA BAGA. RUSSIAN OR SWEDISH TURNIPS. 



Golden Heart, Henderson's. Very early, and the finest, yellow-fleshed Ruta Baga for 

 table use; flesh fine grained and of sweet, mild flavor 



Henderson's Improved Long Island. The very best type of purple top Ruta Baga 

 grown. It is the only one of its class which is practically without neck. This makes 

 the root clean and shapely, and it also grows very smooth. (See engraving.) 



Improved American Purple Top. A great improvement on "American Purple Top,' 

 Flesh yellow, solid and sweet, quality superior 



Large White French, Sweet German, or Rock. A white-fleshed variety of large size 

 and fine quality 



WITLOOF CHICORY. French Endive or Christmas Salad. Produces the most deli- 

 cate salad during winter. Cultural directions on bags, or in our pamphlet on "Sal- 

 ads," sent free on application. It is in great demand in eastern markets, and is rapid- 

 ly becoming popular everywhere 



HERB SEEDS. SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL. 



Anise. For garnishing, cordials and flavoring 



Balm. For making balm tea and wine; useful in fevers 



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 



Borage. Excellent for bees. The leaves are used in salads or boiled as spinach; the 

 flowers are aromatic and used in cool drinks . . 



Caraway. The aromatic seeds are used in confectionery, cakes and medicine 



Catnip. Useful for seasoning, and also grown as a bee food 



Coriander. For garnishing; the seeds are aromatic and useful for flavoring 



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



Fennel, Sweet. Useful for garnishing. The boiled leaves are used in sauces 



Fennel, Florence. (Finnochio.) Grows as illustrated. Used either like celery or 

 boiled. Sown in July, the crop is ready in early fall. It has a distinct and delicious 

 flavor and is easily grown. (See engraving.) 



Horehound. Useful for its tonic properties and for cough remedies 



Hyssop. The leafy tops and flowers are dried for making Hyssop Tea 



Lavender. A popular, aromatic herb, emitting a delightful perfume 



Marjoram, Sweet. The leaves and ends of the shoots are popularly used for seasoning; 

 it is usually grown as an annual 



Rosemary. The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning. The oil from the flowers is the 

 chief ingredient in "Eau de Cologne" 



Saffron. The flowers are used in coloring soups, and other dishes 



Sage. The leaves are used in dressings and sauces 



Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning and flavoring soups and dressings 



Thyme, Broad Leaved. The leaves are dried for seasoning; also useful as a bee food- 

 Tansy. Formerly a prominent domestic medicine 



Wormwood. Used for medicinal purposes; also beneficial for poultry, planted in poul- 

 try grounds 



NOTICE 



All seeds on this 

 page are delivered 

 transportation paid in 



United States. 



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