PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 27 



^eiiet^ble feeds of Special MeriJ^ 



FOR FA.LL SOWING. 



^=° In consequence of the entire failure of the CABBAGE Seed Crop of 1882, GENUINE Seed 

 cannot be obtained except of the crop of 1881; of this we have a quantity on hand of the same stock of 

 (1881), that gave such universal satisfaction the present season. 



(If by mail, in quantities of J lb. and upwards, postage must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb.) 



CABBAGE-EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD 



This variety was originated over thirty years ago, by one of the New Jersey Market Gardeners, who 

 held almost a monopoly of it until our work, " Gardening for Profit " was published in 1866. From that 

 time it has been diffused over every part of the Union, and in nearly every sec:ion is classed as being the 

 best Early Cabbage in cultivation. The stock we offer is grown under our personal supervision, by one of 

 the original cultivators of it, and, as sent out by us, is undoubtedly one of the finest strains in cultivation 

 Price, 10 cts. per pkt ; 75 cts. per oz. ; $2.50 per ^ lb. ; $8.50 per lb. 



CABBAGE-HENDERSON'S EARLY SUMMER. 



The merits we claim for it are its being the Largest Early Variety, whole crops of it frequently 

 averaging twelve pounds per head, its great uniformity in heading, together with its valuable quality of 

 keeping, after being fit for market, a greater length of time than any other sort, before bursting or cracking 

 open, while its short outer leaves enable it to be planted nearly as close as Jersey Wakefield. 



To those who do not intend to keep it in cold frames, we would suggest to sow it in hot-bed or green- 

 house about February 1st, in the usual manner, and when of suitable size, prick off or replant, at about 

 two inches apart in hot-bed, or in shallow boxes in greenhouse. Treated in this manner, quite as good 

 plants can be made of this or any other Cabbage as if wintered over in cold frames, and in this way they 

 will not run to seed. 



We would caution, however, our customers who intend to grow it in cold frames (to winter over), to SOW 

 it at least ten days later than the Wakefield, or other early varieties, as it has some tendency to run to 

 seed if sown at the dates suitable for these. In this latitude we sow Early Summer on the 25th of 

 September. 



Price, 15 cts. per pkt. ; 60 cts. per oz. ; $2.00 per \ lb. : $7.50 per lb. 



CAULIFLOWER-HENDERSON'S EARLY SNOWBALL 



During the past four years we have received hundreds of the most satisfactory testimonials from all 

 parts of the country, from those who tried the Early Snowball. It gave excellent results from spring sow- 

 ing, and it is certain to do well when sown in fall and wintered over in cold frames. For this purpose the 

 proper time for sowing in this section is from the 15th to the 25th of September. It is the earliest of all 

 Cauliflower, and is without equal for forcing during winter and spring. Its dwarf habit of growth, and 

 closeness of outside leaves especially recommend it for the purpose. 



Price, 50 cts. per pkt. ; $8.00 per oz. 



LETTUCE-FOR FALL FORCING. 



Boston Market. One of the best for forcing, - 10c. per pkt. ; 25c. per oz. ; 75c. per \ lb. 

 TennisBall (Black Seeded). Another favorite sort for forc'g, 10c. " 25c. " 75c. 

 Black Seeded Butter. Larger then Tennis Ball, - 5c. " 20c. " 60c. " 

 Early Curled Simpson. One of the best for early out- 

 door planting, .--... - c . " 20c. " 60c. " 



All the Year Round, 5c 20c. " 60c 



SPINACH-SAVOY LEAVED. 



This is a comparatively new kind of Spinach, producing nearly twice the weight of crop as the ordi- 

 nary sorts ; by comparative tests in our trial grounds, we have proved it also to be the hardiest of all 

 varieties of Spinach, a most important quality in cold districts. Many of our leading Market Gardeners 

 in this vicinity, whom we induced to try it, are so thoroughly pleased with it, that they will now use 

 no other variety. 



Price, 10c. per oz. ; 15c. per \ lb. ; 40c. per lb. 



SPINACH-NEW THICK LEAVED. 



One of the very best varieties for familv use. It produces a large, thick dark green leaf, somewhat 

 crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing a long time before running to seed. 



10c, per oz. ; 15c. per \ lb. ; 50c. per lb. 



