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The ordinary product of this esculent by increase of the root and by tubers is 

 equivalent to 40 to GO fold, and this ratio may be much increased by special at- 

 tention as is demonstrated by Jacob Raynors statement. When the roots are 

 boiled for use, they require but ten minutes. 



Varieties of the Chinese Yam which we have now under 



Cultivation. 



Long White, 20 to 25 inches : Pekin Medium White. 12 to 15 inches ; Prolific 

 White'lO to 12 inches ; Oblong White. 7 inches ; Ovate, 5 to 6 inches ; Round, 

 3 to 4 inches ; Globose, 5 inches. 01 the other varieties the number is yet too 

 limited to admit of any sales. 



X. B. — A most estimable assorted collection has been received direct from 

 Shanghae the past month (February) which had been selected there by a friend 

 at my special request. 



Prices— Chinese White Northern Yam. 



Tubers will be mailed prepaid for cash. Thousand, 8100. Hundred. $12 5 

 Fifty. $8. Roots in sections for crop plauting, $18 per 100. After April 10th 

 the prices will be advanced. 



Seeds in Assortments. 



X. B. — These seeds are of kinds that cannot be purchased elsewhere. 



An Assortment of Flowering Shrubs. Seeds of 20 species, mixed, 81. 



Ad Assortment of Annual and Perennial Flowers, Seeds. 25 species, mixed. 81. 



Pyrenean Spinach, perennial. $1. 



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