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PERFECTION. (See Special Description, page 41.) 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; oz..50cts.; > 4 lb.. $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



ACME. This new Tomato is one of the earliest and hand- 

 somest varieties vet introduced. The fruit is of med- 

 ium size, perfectly smooth and regular in shape, very 

 solid, and a great bearer. Color quite distinct, 

 being crimson with a pinkish tinge. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 30 cts.; H lb., Sl-00; lb., $3.50, 



PARAGON. Also a new sort, for -which the description 

 of the Acme will answer in ail respects, with this im- 

 portant difference, that in the Paragon the color is 

 of a bright, glossy crimson, entirely free from the 

 pinkish tinge characteristic of the Acme, and for this 

 reason it will, in some sections, be considered more 

 desirable asa market sort. Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 H lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



THE TROPHY. This, when well-grown, is without 

 doubt one of the best Tomatoes in cultivation. It is 

 unsurpassed in size, in flavor, in productiveness, and 

 in every other desirable quality. Our Headquar- 

 ters Seed is carefully grown for us, and is saved 

 only from perfect specimens, the finest fruits being 

 selected each vear for seed. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 40 cts.; 

 t 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.50. 



TROPHV, EXTRA SELECTED. Saved only from 

 specimeyis of perfect form, ireiyhiny from 16 to 24 

 ounces. Pkt.. 20 cts ;'oz., 60 cts. 



BLOIXT'S CHAMPION CLUSTER. A distinct 

 and valuable variety, growing in clusters of from 

 ten to twenty large-sized, smooth, well shaped fruits 

 in one bunch It is as early as the Trophy, and. for 

 the size of fruit, remarkably smooth and free from 

 inequalities. Color rich dark crimson, flesh very 

 solid. Pkt , lOcts.; oz.,40cts.; J- 4 lb. $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



The Conqueror. One of the earliest varieties; fruit of 

 good size, very uniform in shape. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 

 30 cts.; * 4 lb.. $1.00 ; lb., $3.00. 



NEW YORK MARKET. One of the earliest : large, 

 smooth, solid and productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 

 cts.; i4 lb.. 81.00; lb. $3.00. 



Early Smooth Red. Very smooth and round; an ex- 

 cellent market variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J4 

 lb, §1 .00; lb., $3.00. 

 VRLINGTON. Fruit uniformly large, perfect in form ; 

 very prolific, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 

 cts.; ; 4 lb.. Sl-00; lb., $3.00. 



GENERAL GRANT. A very superior variety; fruit 

 large.of good quality.and ripens rapidly and thorough- 

 ly. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; >4 lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



H.1TMAUAVS EXCELSIOR. Early, of medium 

 size, smooth, very solid, and of excellent quality. 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz.. 30 cts.; M lb., $1-00.; lb. $3.00. 



< ANADA VICTOR. One of the earliest, of medium 

 size, very symmetrical in shape. Pkt., 10 cte. ; oz., 

 30 cts ; M lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



QUEEN. A variety that has been specially recom- 

 mended to us for canning, and which is grown around 

 Baltimore for this purpose ; fruit somewhat resembles 

 the Trophv in appearance. Pkt., 10 cts, : oz., 40 cts. ; 

 M lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



VICK'S CRITERION. Fruit medium size, plum shape, 

 and in color somewhat resembling the Acme. This 

 variety is very highly spoken of m F.ngland. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



GOLDEN TROPHY. Identical in form and size with 

 the well-known Trophy, but in color a beautiful 

 canary yellow, sometimes streaked lightly with red. 

 Well suited for preserving as well as for table. Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; 34 lb.. $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



ESSEX HYBRID. (See page hi.) Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 35 

 cts.; 34 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 



ISLAND BEAUTY. The fruit of this new variety is 

 very large, of medium earliness, resembling the 

 Trophy in appearance ; and is produced in clusters of 

 about ten fine-formed fruits in one bunch. Color a 

 deep crimson, is a very prolific bearer and the quality 

 of the very best. Pkt.. 10 cts.; oz.,30cts.; J4 lb., $1.00; 

 lb., $3.50. 



Feejee Island (Lester's Perfected). Fruit very 

 large, light red or pinkish color, very solid, and well 

 flavored; a good late sort. Pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 30 cts.; 

 )41b., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



Large Yellow. Similar in all respects to the large, 

 smooth red, except in color, which is of a bright 

 yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; M lb., $1.00; lb., 

 S3.00. 



Pear Shaped. Used for preserving and pickling. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz.,30cts; J4 lb., $1.00. 



Yellow PI ii in. A beautiful variety, used principally for 

 pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 lb., $1.00. 



Red Cherry. A small early variety, size and shape of 



a cherry; for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; J4 



lb., $l.i"0. 

 Greengage. Resembling a yellow plum in shape and 



color; excellent for preserving. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,50 



cts. 

 Strawberry, or Winter Cherry. The fruit has a 



pleasant. Strawberry-like flavor, and is esteemed by 



many. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



TURNIP. 



German, Steckrube.— French, Xatct.— Spanish, Xabo 

 Com an. 

 Turnips do best in highly enriched, light, sandy or 

 gravelly soil; commence sowing the earliest varieties in 

 April, in drills, from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and 

 thin out early to six or nine inches in the rows. For a suc- 

 cession, sow at intervals of a fortnight, until the last 

 week in July, from which time until the end of August, 

 sowings may be made for the fall and main crops. Turnips 

 may be preserved until spring by cutting off the tops about 

 one inch from the bulb, and storing in a cellar or cool shed 

 during winter, covering the roots with dry sand; they 

 should be harvested before severe frosts set in, for, though 

 comparatively hardy, few of the varieties will survive the 

 winters of the Northern states in the open ground, as 

 Turnip seed often fails to germinate in dry weather, the 

 reader is referred to " The Use of the feet in Seed Sowing " 

 page 6. 



If by mail in quantities of 14 lb. and upwards, postage 



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

 See "Special Prizes for Best Vegetables," in Introductory. 



EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MUNICH. 



t.Sec Special Description in Novelties.) Pkt.. 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



RED TOP STRAP LEAF. Rapid grower and mild 

 flavor ; the most popular variety for early use, either 

 for the table or stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. lOcts.; J4 lb., 

 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Early White Strap Leaf. Differs from the preceding 

 only in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb.. 25cts.; 

 lb., 75 cts. 



Early Flat Dutch. An excellent garden variety, re- 

 sembling AVhite Strap Leaf, the best variety for 

 spring sowing. Pkt., 5 cts.: oz.,10cts.; \± lb.. 25 cts.; 

 lb.. 75 cts. 



WHITE EGG. Belongs to the class of quick-growing 

 Fall Turnips, and for this purpose should be sown in 

 this latitude, between August 10th and 25th. Its shape 

 is nearly oval or egg. as its name would indicate; 

 flesh very firm and fine-grained, thiu and perfectly 

 smooth skin, and both flesh and skin are of snowy 

 whiteness. Its flavor is of the very best, mild and 

 sweet, making it particularly desirable for table use, 

 while its attractive appearance is certain to make it 

 one of the most salable Turnips that can be grown 

 for market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.. 10 cts.; y± lb., 25 cts.; 

 lb., 80 cts. 



PURPLE TOP WHITE GLORE. An early variety 

 globe-shaped; in other respects similar to the Red 

 Top Strap Leaf. A handsome looking bulb, and is 

 rapidly taking the lead of all other varieties of early 

 Turnip for market garden purposes. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; J4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Large White Norfolk. A very large growing, globe 

 shaped variety ; flesh coarse-grained and sweet; one 

 of the best early varieties for stock, but not so de- 

 sirable for table use. Pkt., 5 cts. : oz.. 10 cts.; J 4 lb., 

 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 



LONG AVHITE, OR COW HORN. Matures very 

 quickly; roots shaped like a carrot, about half of 

 which is formed above ground ; flesh white, fine- 

 grained and sweet, and of excellent quality for table 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz.,10cts.; J41b., 25cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



YELLOW STONE. Bulbs of medium size, very firm, 

 excellent flavor, and good keeper; one of the best 

 and most popular yellow-fleshed varieties for table 

 use; it is equally good for feeding stock. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 10 cts. ; J4 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



Yellow Finland. A small early variety; flesh, bright 

 yellow ; bulbs flat and singularly compressed at bot- 

 tom; a distinct variety, and excellent for table use. 

 Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 541b.. 30 cts. ; lb., Sl-00. 



YELLOW GLOBE. One of the best American varie- 

 ties for general crop; flesh very firm and sweet, and 

 keeps well until late in spring, grows to a large size, 

 and is excellent both for stock or table use. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts. ; J4 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 eta 



