STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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DWARF GOLDEN HEART.— A popular and distinct variety. 

 When blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of a waxy golden 

 yellow, making it most striking and showy for the table, while the 

 quality ,s unsurpassed; keeps well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; H lb., 

 70cts.; lb., J2.40. 



WHITB PLUMB CELERY. 



WHITE PLUME. — This famous Celery is one of the earliest varie- 

 ties in cultivation ; in quality it is crisp, solid and of a rich nutty flavor. 

 The most desirable feature of this new Celery is its self-blanching 

 qualities ; by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and press- 

 ing it together the work of blanching will be completed, without the 

 labor of banking. It is very ornamental for the table, and deserves a 

 place in every garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,4octs,; \i lb., $1.25; lb., IJ4. 

 NEW ROSE.— The Red or Rose Celeries 

 are more popular in England than the white 

 varieties. Very ornamental on the table, the 

 delicate tracing of beautiful rose shading with 

 the white in the blanched stalks and heart. 

 Solid, rich and nutty in flavor, and keeps 

 remarkably well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 

 M lb., $1; lb., J3.50. 



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CUCUMBER, 

 GIANT PERA. 



CUCUMBER. 



GIANT PERA.— This splendid variety of 

 Cucumber for family use grows very smooth and 

 straight ; skin clear green color. 1 hey are per- 

 fectly round and of handsome appearance. J he 

 green Cucumbers are fit to eat at any stage. The 

 flesh is white, very clear and e.\ceedingly crisp, 

 tender and brittle, with very few seeds, free from 

 the obnoxious green Cucumber taste. The Cu- 

 cumbers grow to a large size (12 to 15 inches 

 long) and retain their fine, firm, crisp quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 5V lb., 60 els.; lb., $2. 



NICHOLS MEDIUM GREEN.— For family 

 and market use, this new variety cannot be ex- 

 celled ; the Cucumbers are very thick through, 

 and full at both ends ; skin light green in color, 

 and very smooth ; handsome in appearance, and 

 of fine quality for table use ; also one of the best 

 for pickling; very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; V lb., 25 cts.; lb., 8=; cts. 



LONDON LONG GREEN. —This is the 

 leading variety of long green Cucumber. 12 to 15 

 inches long, of splendid quality; dark green, 

 firm and crisp; an extra good variety. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; V, lb., 35 cts.; lb., 1.25. 



IMPROVED EARLY WHITE SPINE OR 

 ARLINGTON.— This is the best of all the while 

 spine varieties; for marketing and pickling pur- 

 poses it cannot be surpassed. Pkt., 5Cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; y. lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



EARLY GREEN PROLIFIC OR BOSTON 

 PICKLING. — This well-known market ai:d 

 pickling Cucumber needs no praise ; immensely 

 productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 els.; y^ lb., 25 

 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



WHITE PEARL. — Undoubtedly the hand- 

 somest and highest quality of all. Pkt., 15 cts.; 

 i^ oz., 30 cts.: oz. 50 cts. 



WEST INDIA GHERKIN —Small oval- 

 shaped prickly fruits, also known as Jerusalem 

 Pickle, used only for pickling. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.: i/i lb, 50CU.; lb., $1.25, 



STOWELL S EVEKGKBKN SUGAR CORK. 



SUGAR CORN. 



THE CORY.— Repeated trial has proved Cory Sweet Com to be 

 the best extra early sweet Corn in cultivation. It is ready for market 

 eight to ien days earlier than any other variety. The ears are very 

 large, of fine appearance, very sweet and juicy, quality superb. 

 There is no earlier or better variety in existence for the family or 

 market garden. Large pkt., lo cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40 cts. By 

 Express, g;r. 25 peck ; $4 bushel. 



STOWELL'S EVERGREEN (see cut).— Undoubtedly the best 

 medium and late Corn for general crop now offered. This fine va- 

 riety is a general favorite for family use, very productive; ears of 

 large size, grains deep, very tender and sugary, remaining edible a 

 long time ; a succession of crops can be had by planting at intervals. 

 This is the best variety for canning and market. Large pkt., 10 cts.; 

 pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. By Express, ^i per peck; ^3.50 per 

 bushel. 



NE PLUS ULTRA— Shoe Peg or Quaker Swee* (see cut).— Very 

 prolific, 2 to 4 ears to a stalk ; matures medium to late ; deep kernels, 

 compactly placed upon the cob. Its unusually sweet and pleasant 

 taste makes this variety the epicure's Corn. Large pkt., 10 cts.; 

 pint, 20 cts.; quart. 35 cts. 



EARLY MINNESOTA.— The standard early sweet Com; ripens 

 somewhat earlier than Crosby's ; ears of good size, sweet and of fine 

 flavor; stalks grow about 5 feet high ; a fine garden variety. Large 

 pkt., 10 cts ; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



CROSBY^S EARLY TWELVE-ROWED.— (Ine of the best very 

 early varieties ; grows about 5 feet high ; s\\'eet, luscious and sugary. 

 Large pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



MARBLEHEAp EARLY.— A wcU-known and valuable variety; 

 extra early, maturing in 70 days, while roasting ears have been picked 

 in 61 days from time of planting. Stalks about 4 feet high. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. 



POP CORN. 



QUEEN'S GOLDEN POP CORN (absolutely the best Corn for 

 Popping). — We recommend this variety of Pop Corn as the best and 

 handsomest for popping. The kernels when popped are nearly an 

 inch in diameter, perfectly white, and of beautiful foamy appearance, 

 delicate and delicious to the taste. The stalks grow 6 feet high, and 

 the large ears are produced in great abundance. Large pkt., 10 cts.; 

 pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts. 



