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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



LETTUCE. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER (^ee cut). -This valuable variety 

 originated in California and is now nfiuch appreciated. The heads are 

 of good size, compact, very hard and solid, medium early and one of 

 the very best Summer varieties in cultivation. It is a black-seeded 

 variety, light green in color, marked ■with small brown spots ; appear- 

 ance most refreshing and quality very rich and buttery to the taste. 

 Pkt., lo cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 



PHILADELPHIA WHITE CABBAGE. -Extra-fine quality, re- 

 markably crisp and tender, head large; greenish white and sure to 

 head ; one of the best for forcing and Summer use. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 

 15 cts.; ^lb.,4octs.; lb., $1.40. 



TENNIS BALL— BLACK-SEEDED.— One of the very hardiest 

 kinds, very solid, dark green heads, ■which blanch ■white and tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



BURPEE'S TOMHANNOCK.— One ofthe finest, most useful and 

 handsome varieties. The ■wonderfully crisp and nearly white leaves 

 are edged glossy reddish bronze; exceedingly ornamental and fresh 

 en appearance. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts.; lb., ^2, 



HANSON'S IMPROVED HARD-HEADING (see cut).— Grows 

 to a large size ; inside pure white, very solid, deliciously sweet, crisp 

 and tender even to the outerleaves. It stands the hot sun well; one 

 of the very best. Pkt., jo cts.; oz., 20 cts.; l^ lb., Co cts.; lb., ^2. 



GOLD NUGGET. — This new variety is a very quick-growing and 

 very hard-heading early Lettuce of the best quality. It is most at- 

 tractive and distinct in appearance, the color is rich golden yellow, 

 and the flavor exceedingly fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i^ lb., 75 

 cts.; lb, $2.50. 



HARD HEAD.— Undoubtedly the hardest heading of all Lettuces; 

 grows rapidly and heads early ; nearly as solid as a Cabbage; when 

 ready for use it is very handsome; outer leaves brownish red, centre 

 golden yellow to creamy white; flavor sweet and buttery. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz.,25cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2. 50. 



BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER.— Rather larger than Tennis Ball, 

 much used, very popular. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J^ lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb.. Si. 40. 



YELLOW-SEEDED BUTTER. —Stands Summer heat well; 

 large, dense yellow heads, very tender and crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 13 cts.; 1/ lb., 40 cts.; lb., «i. 40. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON.— One of the earliest. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; J^ lb. 30 cts.; lb., Si. . - . 



NEW BALLON COS.— May be sown ra Spnng or Autumn ; large, 

 firm heads, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; H lb., 50 els,; 

 lb., $1.75. 



ECC PLANT. 



NEW YORK LARGE IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE EGG 

 PLANT. — This is the best variety, of large size : skin deep purple, 

 smooth, free of thorns ; flesh, white and of splendid quality ; very 

 productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; }4 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; % lb., S1.25; 

 lb., $4 50. 



LEEK. 



BROAD LONDON FLAG.— The seed maybe sown in .A.ugust or 

 September and transplanted the following Spring. Blanched Leek 

 makes an excellent dish when sliced and cooked like Peas ; also very- 

 fine for soups and salads. This is one ofthe best varieties. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i{ lb., 40 cts.; lb , J1.25. 



EMERALD GEM MfSK MELON. 



MUSK MELONS. 



NEW BANQUET.— This grand Musk Melon was first introduced 

 last season, and gave great satisfaction, being pronounced by compe- 

 tent judges the best deep-fleshed Melon 3"et sent cut. See description 

 and illustration, page 94. Pkt., iscts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts.; 5 pkts., socts. 



THE EMERALD GEM.— This exquisite Cantaloupe cannot be 

 equaled in superb quality by any other variety. It has been cultivated 

 all over the country in the last five years, and stands without a rival. 

 The Melons are large, of perfect shape, smooth ribbed and deep 

 emerald green. The flesh is exceedingly thick, ripening thoroughly 

 to the thin green rind. The color is beautiful sufi"used ro>y salmon, 

 which the crystalline appearance gives a satiny look ; the flavor is 

 sweet and luscious beyond description. The vines are hardy, thrifty 

 in growth and very prolific, bearing the Melons near the root; 

 matures very early and ripens uniformly. If you want the most deli- 

 cious Melon now known, plant Emerald Gem, Truly a Gem among 

 Melo7is. Wehave a fine stock of thoroughly well-ripened seed which 

 cannot fail to give the best results. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., ^1.40. 



HACKEX5ACK OR TURK S CAP MUSK MELON*. 



HACKENSACK op TURK'S CAP.— One of the very finest Musk 



Melons in cultivation. Of large size, grows uniform, and ver^' pro- 

 ductive; flesh green and of most delicious flavor; market gardeners 

 and private planters cannot do better than to plant this splendid 

 variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1. 



NEW EARLY HACKENSACK.— Ten days to two weeks earlier 

 than Hackensack. quality nearly equal, considering its earliness a 

 most valuable variety. Pkt., 10 cis.; oz., 13 cts.; J^ lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb.. $1.25. 



