PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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OKRA, or GUMBO. 



German, Lssbarer.— French, Gombo. — Spanish, Quibombo. 

 This vegetable is extensively grown iu the .Southern 

 -States. Its long pods, when young, are used iu soups, 

 .-tews, etc , and are believed to be very nutritious. It is of 

 the easiest culture, and grows freely, bearing abundantly 

 in any garden soil. It is sown at the usual time of all tender 

 vegetables, in drills two inches deep, setting the plants 

 from two to three feet apart. 

 If by mail in quantities of M lb. and upwards, postage 



must be added at the rule of 16 cts. per lb. 

 DWARF WHITE. Pkt . 3 cts.: oz., 10 cts.: li lb., 35 



cts. : lb . HO cts. 

 IMPROVED DWARF GREEN. Earlv and pro- 

 ductive. 1 kt.. 3 cts ; oz.. 10 cts.; L [ lb , 85 cts.; lb., 90 

 cts. 

 Long Green. Long ribbed pods. Pkt , 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts : 

 ' 4 lb.. 25 cts.: lb.. 90 cts. 



ONION. 



German, Zwiebel.— French, Oignon.— Spanish, Cebollu. 

 The Onion thrives best in a rather deep, rich, loamy soil, 

 and, unlike most vegetables, succeeds well when culti- 

 vated on the same ground for successive years. The besl 

 culture requires that the ground should be deeply trenched 

 and manured the previous autiunn, and laid up iu ridges 

 during the winter to pulverize. As early iu the spring as 

 the ground is in working order, commence operations by 

 leveling the ground with a rake, and tread it firmly; sow 

 thinly in drills about a quarter of an inch deep, and one 

 foot apart, cover with fine soil, and press down with the 

 back of a spade or a light roller. When the young plants 

 - are strong enough, thin-gradually so that they stand three 

 or four inches apart. Keep the surface of the ground open 

 and free from weeds by frequent hoeing, taking care not 

 to stir the soil too deeply, or to collect it about the grow- 

 ing bulbs. 

 If by mat! in quantities of I4 lb, ami upwards, postage 



must be added at the rate of lti cts. per lb. 

 See ''Special Fri:es for Best Vegetables," in Introductory. 

 EXTRA EARLV RED. This variety ripens about ten 

 days earlier than the Large Wethersfield, and is 

 rather smaller in size, but close grained and heavv. 

 •See cut.: Pkt, 10 cts., oz, 25 cts. ; 14 lb., 80 cts.; lb., 

 $3.00. 

 WETHERSFIELD LARGE RED. The staple 

 variety of the Eastern Onion-growers; of large size, 

 deep in color, and an excellent keeper. (See cut 1 

 Pkt.. 10 cts. ; oz.. 25 cts. : l 4 lb.. 75 cts. ; lb.. $2.50. 

 YELLOW GLORE DAN VERS. An excellent varie- 

 ty, mild-flavored and very productive; ripens early, 

 and a good keeper. Pkt." 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; J4 lb., GO 

 cts.: lb., S2.25. 

 Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. One of the oldest 

 varieties, the "Silver Skin" of the Eastern States, a 

 good keeper, aud well-flavored. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz , 20 

 cts. ; V 4 lb., 60 cts. : lb., $2 25. 

 WHITE PORTUGAL, or SILVER SKIN. A 

 handsome onion, of mild flavor, but not a good keep- 

 er; extensively grown for pickling. [See cut.) Pkt., 

 lOcts.: oz.,25cts.; Y\ lb., 91 cts.: lb.. $3.50. 

 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLORE. A handsome 

 globular Onion, of mild flavor and a good keeper. 

 One of the verv best. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz.. 35 cts.; V\ lb., 

 SI. 25; lb., 84.00. 

 LARGE RED GLOBE. Differs from the preceding 

 onlv in color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 25 cts. ; J4 lb., 80 cts. ; 

 lb.; $3.00. 

 SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLORE. See Special 

 Description, page 33. 1 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J4 

 lb., $l.iXl; lb., $3.00. 



The following are Italian varieties, and specially suited 

 for cultivation in the Southern States. 



GIANT ROC C A . A splendid large variety from Naples, 



globular shape, bright brown skin and delicate flavor. 

 See cut.) Pkt., 10 cts.: oz.. 35 cts.; J4 lb., $1.00; lb., 



|3.50. 

 NEW NEAPOLITAN MARZAJOLA. One of the 



earliest Onions in cultivation: it is a white-skinned 



Italian variety, and an excellent keeper. Pkt.. 10 cts. ; 



oz ,35 cts.; Hlb- $1.0J; lb., $3.50. 

 QUEEN. An excellent variety; as remarkable for its 



keeping qualities as for the rapidity of its growth. 



Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz.,41cts.; J4 lb.. $1.2-5; lb., $4.75. 

 LARGE WHITE ITALIAN TRIPOLI. A new 



and excellent variety of quick growth and mild flavor. 



Pkt.. 10 cts. ; oz , 35 cts.; V4 lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.50. 

 LARGE RED ITALIAN TRIPOLI. This has the 



same characteristics as the White Tripoli, distinct in 



color however. Pkt., 10 cts. : oz., 35 cts. : \i lb.. $1.00; 



lb.. 81.50. 



ONION SETS. 



The sets should be planted out as early in spring as the 

 ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows one 

 foot apart, with .--ets three or four inches apart. When 

 raised from sets, the onions can be used in the green state 

 in June, ot they will be ripened off by Jul v. Sets are pro- 

 duced by .-owing the seed as early as the ground can be 

 worked in the spring, very thickly, in beds or drills; and 

 about the middle of July, or whenever the tops die down, 

 the small bulbs, or sets, are gathered aud kept spread 

 thinly iu a cold, dry cellar, or loft, until the following 

 spring. The Potato and Top Cnious are grown only from 

 bulbs. 



A 'hi 20 els. per quart ext) n if to be sent by mail. 

 White Onion Seta. Qt.,30cts.; peck, $2.00. 

 Vellow Onion Sets. Qt, 23 cts.; peck, Si 75. 

 Potato Onions. Qt . 30 cts. ; peck. $2.50. 

 Top, or Button Onions. Qt.,30cts. ; peck. - 

 Above prices subject to variation. 



PARSNIP. 



German, Pastinake.— French, Panais.— Spanish, Pastinaca. 

 Sow a.- early in spring as the weather will admit indrills 

 tifteeninchesapa.n, covering half an inchueep. When well 

 up, thin out to live or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike 

 1 arrets, they are improved by frost, and it is usual to take 

 up in f;ill a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the 

 rest in the ground until spring, to be dug up as required. 

 If by mail in quantities of y^ lb. and upwards, postage 



m>tst be added at lite rate of lti els. per lb. 

 LONG SMOOTH OR HOLLOW CROWS, See 



'in. > Best for general use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; 



Y\ lb.. 25 cts. ; lb.. 75 cts. 

 The Student. A fine flavored variety. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 



10 cts. ; a lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Early Round. An early varietv but of small size. Pkt., 



5 cts. : oz. r 10cts. ; J-4 lb., 30 cts. : lb., $1.00. 



PARSLEY. 



German, Petersilie.— French, Persil.— Spanish. Peregil. 

 Parsley succeeds best 111 a rich, mellow soil. As the 

 seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing 

 sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be 

 sownearly in spring, previously soaking the seeds for a 

 few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, 

 aud half an inch deep. For winter use protect in a frame 

 or light cellar. 

 If by mail in quantities of J4 lb. and upicards. postage 



must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 

 DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully 



curled; excellent for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts ; oz., 10 



cts.; Vi lb., 30 cts.; lb.. J1.00. 

 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, 



beautifully crimped and curled. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



cts.; H lb.. 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 FERN L EAVED. A very beautiful variety, being more 



like a crested fern or moss than Parsley ; very 



valuable for table decoration. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts"; 



U lb, 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

 Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain; it is 



hardier than the curled varietv; good for flavoring. 



Pkt., Sets.; oz., lOcts.; J-4 lb. . "20 cts. ; lb, 60 cts. 

 Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy rooted kind; 



the roots used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 



10 cts. ; H lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



PEAS. 



German, Erbse.— French, Pois.— Spanish, Guizante. 

 Peas come earliest to maturity in light, rich soil. For 

 general crop, a deep loam, or a soil strongly inclining to 

 clay, is best. For tarly crops, decomposed leaves or leaf 

 mold should bo used, or if the soil is very poor, stronger 

 manure may be used. For general crops a good dressing 

 should be applied, and tor the dwarf-growing kinds, the 

 soil can hardly be too rich. When grown as a market crop. 

 Peas are never staked, and are sown in single rows, two 

 or three inches deep, and from two to three feet apart, ac- 

 cording to variety, or the strength of the soil. When grown 

 in small quantities for private use they are generally sown 

 in double rows, six or eight inches apart, and the tall va- 

 rieties staked up by brush. For an e;irly crop, sow 7 in Feb- 

 ruary, March or April, according to latitude, as .-oon as the 

 ground can be worked, and make repeated sowings every 

 two weeks for succession. After the first of June, sowing 

 should be discontinued until the middle of August, when 

 a good crop may sometimes be secured by sowing an earlv 

 sort 

 Add 30 cts. per quart ejetra if to be sent by mail. Pints 



tarnished at quart rates. 



Bushels at reduced rates. 



