36 PETER HENDERSON ®&.€0.; NEW YORK.—WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. 
uso WEGETABLE SEEDS. 
TURNIP. 
WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
Early White Flat Dutch. A standard early, white, flat Turnip; an excellent 
garden wvariety; flesh’ white’and mild {24 5. o<.jeeiachs ede | eee ween dsr 
Early Purple Top Milan. The earliest Turnip in cultivation; medium-sized, 
flat, smooth; white flesh and skin, with purple top...........--.50---ees 
WHITE MILAN TURNIP. Early White Milan. (See speciallies page 22.) (See Cul.)......2..ce eens 
Early Red Top Strap Leaf. (See specialties page 22.)........ 02 -e eee eee ees 
Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the above only in being pure white. . 
Parisian Half Long. 4 to 5inches long by 1} to 14 inches in diameter; skin 
and flesh pure white; tender; and delightfully mild in flavor............0. 
Purple Top White Globe. (See specialties page 22.)........ cece cece eee eeee 
White Egg. An oval or egg-shaped variety, with smooth, thin, white skin and 
snowyaAwhite flesh-firm mild jand sweet. cei cicm ac ciniecicicel ape lole seieloreralere 
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Long White, or Cowhorn. A long, white-fleshed Turnip, growing half above 
ground; although large, it is of fine quality...............0.0-eeeeseees 
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YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. Medium size, globe-shaped roots; very early; 
flesh golden-yellow, of fine texture and sweet..........:0ce ce eeee teens 
Yellow Stone. A round, flattened, yellow-fleshed Turnip; popular for both 
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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..............-000 eee 
Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen. A large, globe-shaped Turnip, with yellow flesh 
of fine Sra a good keeper; popular for table or stock...............-. 
RUTA BAGA.- RUSSIAN OR SWEDISH TURNIPS. 
Winter King Ruta Baga. A rather long rooted sort, quite heavy at the shoulder, 
and tapering to the base. Ona good deep soil it produces a very heavy crop.. 
Golden Heart, Henderson’s. Very early. and the finest, yellow-fleshed Ruta 
Baga for table use; flesh fine grained and of sweet, mild favor ........... 
Henderson’s Improved Long Island. (See specialties page 22.) (See cut.).... 
Improved American Purple Top. A great improvement on ‘‘ American Purple 
Top,” producing a greater weight per acre than any other variety. Flesh 
yellow, solid and sweet, quality superior..............0.ceeteceeccetcees 
Large White French, Sweet German, or Rock. A white-fleshed variety of large 
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WITLOOF CHICORY. French Endive or Christmas Salad. Produces the 
most delicate salad during winter. Cultural directions on bags, or in our 
pamphlet on ‘‘Salads,’’ sent free on application. It is in great demand in 
eastern markets, and is rapidly becoming popular everywhere. (See cut). 
HERB SEEDS. SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL. 
Anise. For garnishing, cordials and flavoring............0ece cc eeee cece 
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. Excellentfor bees. The leaves are used in salads or boiled as spinach; 
the flowers are aromatic and used in cool drinks................0eeeeee 
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 crcp is readyin early fall. It has a distinct 
and delicious flavor and is easily grown. (See cul) ........2cc ec ee cece eces 
Hop!Seeds \(Hiwmulustiupulus) er Gaon cere te oe oe te On eee ae 
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 1s usually, grown as antannual iii. 82.. 2 ed Se ees, 
Opium Poppy. (Papaver Somniferum.) Grown for the production of opium.. 
Rosemary. The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning. The oil from the 
flowers is the chief ingredient in ‘‘ Eau de Cologne.”’..............00000- 
Saffron. The flowers are used in coloring soups, and other dishes.......... 
Sage. The leaves are used in dressings and sauces..............2-.e000-- 
Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning and flavoring soups and dressings.... 
Savory, Winter. A hardy perennial; the leaves are used for flavoring...... 
thyme, Broad Leaved. The leaves are dried for seasoning; also useful as a bee 
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Tansy. Formerly a prominent domestic medicine..............2-.00.000- 
Wormwood. Used for medicinal purposes; also beneficial for poultry, planted 
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FLORENCE FENNEL. 
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