From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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CL'LTL'HE. — Sow the early varieties in April or May in drills, from 15 to IS inches apart, and thin out from 

 4 to 6 inches in the rows. For a succession sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week in May for early 

 crop, and in July or August for the/all crop, at which season it grows best. 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill. 



TURNIP 



WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES 



Purple Top White Globe 



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

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

 sLzed tops. The flesh is pure white, crisp, very fine and is one of the best sort? to store 

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

 i/4 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 

 eight weeks from sowing will produce a good crop of tender roots of mild flavor. 

 The leaves are short, the roots quite fiat, 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 



929 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; 

 17 4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Transportation paid. 

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



10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. S1.75. Transportation paid. 



Early White Milan. An extra earlv variety of rapid growth, and with verv small leaves. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; lb. 51.75. 



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



10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 33c: lb. S1.00. 

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



it is of fine quality. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb- 35c; lb. S1.00. 



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



oz. 15c; Vi lb. 43c; lb. 51.25. 



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



white flesh; firm, mild and sweet. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 13c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 51.25. 



Seven Top. Used only for greens. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 13c; Vi lb. 35c; lb. 51.00. 

 Transportation paid. 



922 

 924 



936 

 938 

 934 



YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES 



Golden Ball or "Orange Jelly" 



926 "^ ver >' distinct variety, and the finest yellow-fleshed sort for 

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

 almost round, very smooth, and quite free from side roots. The skin 

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

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

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

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

 lb. $1.25. Transportation paid. 



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



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



pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 33c; lb. S1.00. Transportation paid. 

 942 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. 51.00. Transportation paid. 



Witloof Chicory or French Endive 



367 Cal!e ^ also " Frencn Endive," "Brussels Chicory." and 

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

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

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

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

 iicm.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c; lb. $3.00. Trans- 

 portation paid. 



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

 request with orders. 



Tobacco Seed 



Primus. The earliest of all; succeeds 



well even as far north as Canada. 



Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; Vi lb. 52.00. 

 Zimmer's Spanish. The earliest and 



best American-Spanish, and a favorite 



cigar variety, increasing in demand 



and culture everv year. Pkt. 15c; 



oz. 90c; Vi lb. 5.5.00. 

 Havana, Imported. Pkt. 15c; oz. 



51 .00; Vi lb. 53.50. 

 Havana, Domestic. Pkt. 15c; oz. 



73c; Vi lb. 52.00. 

 Sumatra. Domestic. Pkt. 15c; oz. 



51.00; Vi lb. 53.50. 

 Connecticut. Pkt. 13c; oz. 75c; 



Vi lb. 52.00. 

 Kentucky. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; 



Vi lb. 52.00 

 Virginia. Pkt. 15c; oz. 73c: 



Vi lb. 52.00. 

 WITLOOF CHICORY All transportation paid. 



Sweet, Pot, and 

 Medicinal 



HERBS 



951 

 955 



95T 



959 



961 

 963 

 965 



969 

 971 

 973 



9 75 

 977 



979 



983 



987 



9 89 



991 



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 9 93 

 99 7 



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. 51.00. 

 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. 52.00. 



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 

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

 sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c; lb. 51.50. 

 Eennel Sweet. The leaves enter into sauces. Pkt. 10c; ox. 25c. 

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



Horehound. Useful for its tonic properties and for cough remedies 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c 



Hyssop. For medicinal purposes. Pkt. 10c: oz. 23c. 

 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. 30c; Vi lb. 51.50; lb. 54.00. 

 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. 51.50: lb. 54.00. 

 Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning and flavoring soups and 

 dressings. Pkt. 10c: oz. 40c: Vi lb. SI.2S. 

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

 Tansy. Pkt. 20c: oz. 51.00. 

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

 Wormwood. Pkt. 10c; oz. 33c 

 All transportation paid. 



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



