STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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MUSK MELONS-CONTINUED. 



BAY VIEW.— A hybrid of Casaba and large California Musk 

 Melon, it combines the best qualities of botb, A strong, vigorous 

 grower, very large, remarkably productive and fine flavored; light 

 green flesh, very thick, luscious and sweet; if well cultivated the Bay 

 View will weigh 17 to 20 lbs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \^ lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 85 cts. 



MONTREAL— GREEN NUTMEG. —Very regularly ribbed, 

 densely netted green skin. The flesh is of a delicious flavor, remark- 

 ably thick, and light green in color. It is one of the handsomest 

 Melons for exhibition and market purposes. Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.: '/i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



NETTED GEM. — Une of the most prolific and best early Melons 

 grown. They are thick-meated, the flesh being of fine luscious flavor, 

 skin green, regularly ribbed and netted ; very handsome, and one of 

 the most profitable market varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., loots.; }^ lb., 

 30 cts.; lb., i^T. 



WATERMELONS. 



DELAWARE (see cut). — A new Melon fully ten days earlier than 

 Ironclad ; oblong shape, very thiLk through ; skin handsomelj^stripcd 

 dark and light green ; rind very thin, less than an inch and extremely 

 tough, making this fine Melon unsurpassed for shipping and keep- 

 ing ; the flesh is brilliant red and ripens evenly ; solid- luscious and 

 sugary; of superb flavor ; we strongly recommend it. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., ^i 50. 



SEMINOLE. — This superb new Florida Melon is very distinct; 

 extra early, enormously productive, extra large, and of a most deli- 

 cious flavor. It is in two distinct colors, gray and light green, both 

 colors growing on the same vine. The rind is very thin and tough, 

 excellent for shipping; flesh very bright red in color, sugary and 

 luscious and of exquisite flavor. The distinct and ornamental ap- 

 pearance of this fine new Melon will make it very popular. Pkt.. 10 

 Cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i^ lb., 40 cts.; Ib.,gi.25. 



GREEN AND GOLD MELON. 



GREEN AND GOLD (see cut1.— This novel variety pleases a great 

 many. It is the best yellow-flcshcd Watermelon in culiivaiion : fle-h 

 of very fine quality; rich golden color, in high contrast with the 

 crimson of other varieties. Pkt., jo cts. ; oz , 15 cts. ; 1^ lb , 40 cts.; 

 lb., Si 25. , . 



KOLB'S GEM.— This splendid Melon grows nearly roimd ; narrow 

 stripes of light green ; rind tough, carrying well without breakage, 

 making this variety one of the best for market and shipping : flesh 

 bright red, luscious and of fine fl.ivor. Weight, 30 to 50 lbs. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; '^ lb., 25 cis. ; lb., 75 cts. 



WATERMELONS-CONTINUED. 



MAMMOTH IRONCLAD.— This superb Melon is acknowledged 

 by all to be unsurpassed, excelling in every good p^'inta Melon should 

 have, ripening early, holding their own until late, and being une.x- 

 celled for shipping and market. The dainty red-colored flesh is of 

 rich sugary flavor, ripening to full perfection almost to the rind. This 

 Melon grows to enormous size, 60 to 70 lbs. being the ordinary weight, 

 while extra cultivation will produce them 125 lbs. and over. Pkt., 5 

 cts. ; oz., 10 CIS. ; 2 ozs.. 15 cts. ; '/( lb , 30 cts. ; lb., 90 cts. 



CUBAN QUEEN.— This famous Melon still stands amongst the 

 very best. It is enormously productive, ripens early, maturing fine 

 large Melons in any section, even Canada; thin rind, red flesh and 

 delicious flavor ; should be in every garden. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 

 5^ lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 85 cts. 



COLORADO PRESERVING MELON. -Quite distinct and 

 superior to the ordinary preserving Melon, immensely productive, 

 flesh very firm and solid, with few seeds. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 

 T/i lb., 30 cts. ; Ib.,gi. 



MUSTARD. 



BLACK OR BROWN.— Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; lb., 45 cts. 



WHITE. — Best for salad or domestic purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; J^ 

 lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 45 cts. 



New CHINESE. — The leaves are twice the size of the ordinary 

 White Mustard, stems more succulent, flavor sweet and pungent, 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; }{ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1. 



OKRA, or GUMBO. 



WHITE VELVET. — The most distinct in appearance. The pods 

 are of extra-large size, perfectly round, smooth, white in color, and 

 velvety to the touch. Used extensively through the South, Pkt., 5 

 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb.,^i, 



PARSLEY. 



EMERALD op EXTRA-CURLED DWARF. - A valuable 

 variety, altogether distinct in appearance. The moss-like leaves are 

 of a light brilliant shade of green, finely crimped and curled; very 

 attractive. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cis. ; i<^ lb , 25 cts. ; lb , 90 cts. 



NEW FERN-LEAVED. — This is a greatly improved and very 

 beautiful variety. The leaves are of most exquisite form and color, 

 resembling a crested fern. It is entirely suitable for growing as a 

 foliage plant in the flower beds, of the best quality and invaluable for 

 table decoration and garnishing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 34 lb., 25 

 CCS. : lb., 90 cts. 



PLAIN OR SINGLE. — Plain leaves, fine flavor. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 10 cts. ; J<t lb., 20 els. ; lb., 60 cts. 



PARSNIPS. 



LONG SMOOTH or HOLLOW CROWN fAbbot's Improved 

 Long Sugar or Long White Dutch Parsnip). — Tender, sugary, and 

 considered the best for general cultivation. Parsnips are improved 

 by remaining in the ground exposed to frost during Winter. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz.,iocts.; 3<t lb., 20 cts ; lb., 55 cts. 

 IMPROVED GUERNSEY.— One of the best 

 .^^^^^i^ ^ and most improved Parsnips ; should be planted 

 in every garden ; roots very smooth, flesh fine 

 grained and of splendid quality. The roots do 

 not grow so long as the HoUow Crown, but more 

 easily gathered. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^i 

 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 65 cts. 



ONIONS. 

 (American Varieties.) 



BESTYELLOW GLOBE DANVERS(5eecut). 



— Ourseed of Round Yellow Globe Danvers Onion 

 is specially saved. As is \vell known, this is the 

 best all-around variety of Onion for general plant- 

 ing. Get your seed from us, as none can be better, 

 Pl;t., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., 



Ground yellow danvers.— This valu- 

 able variety is e.vtensively grown for market, 

 giving enormous yields from Spring-sown seed ; 

 it is also used in immense quantities for growing 

 sets. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 07., 15 cts. ; 2 ozs., 25 cts. ; 

 l^ lb. 40 cts. ; 11)., $1.60. 



southport large white globe.— 



The best white Onion, beautiful shape, cle.ir 

 white skin, fine grained and mild flavor ; keeps 

 well. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }^ lb., 75 cts, ; 

 lb.,S2.7s. 



LARGE RED GLOBE. — Similar to ^\^lite 

 Gliibe, except in color. Pkt,, 10 cts. : oz,, 15 

 cts, ; 2 ozs,, 30 cts. ; ^/^ lb., 50 cts. ; lb., ^1.60. 



LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD.-The best large Red Onion; 

 skin deep purpli-sh red, flesh purplish white, fine grained and high 

 fl.ivored. One of the best varieties for market and Winter keep- 

 ing. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; 2 ozs,, 30 cts. ; Jjj lb., 50 cts, ; lb,, 



WHITE SILVER SKIN or WHITE PORTUGAL,-Very de- 

 sirable for famil)' use ; of mild and pleasant flavor, skin silver\' 

 w-hite ; one of the best for pickling. This is the variety of which 

 white Onion sets are grown. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts,; 2 ozs., 35 

 cts. ; 1^ lb., 85 cts.; lb., ^i. 



