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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



GOLDEN BALL, (ROBERTSON'S). Rapid grower, 

 excellent flavor, globe-shaped and of a beautiful 

 bright yellow color; a good keeper, and has no su- 

 perior for table use. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz , 10 cts. ; }^lb., 

 2c cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



Yellow Malta. An early variety, of fine flavor. Pkt, 5 

 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 141b., 30 cts ; lb., $1.00. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive, good 

 keeper, globe-shaped, color pale yellow with purple 

 top. Very firm in texture, and closely resembling 

 the Ruta Bagas in good keeping qualities; good 

 either for table or stock. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 

 lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 



Teltow, or Small Berlin. The smallest of all Tur- 

 nips; roots are spindle-shaped, and formed entirely 

 under ground ; the rind has a peculiar flavor, and 

 should not be taken off when used ; much cultivated 

 in Germany, where it is highly esteemed for flavoring 

 soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 30 cts ; lb., 

 $1.00. 



Seven Top (for Turnip Greens). Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

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



RUTA BAGA, RUSSIAN, or SWEDISH 

 TURNIP. 



The Ruta Baga, Swedish, or Russian Turnip is exten- 

 sively grown for a farm crop; the roots are close-grained, 

 very hard, and will endure a considerable degree of cold 

 without injury. They are best preserved in a pit or cel- 

 lar during the winter, and are excellent for the table 

 early in spring. Sow from the 20th of June to the middle 

 of July, in drills two feet apart, and thiu out to eight 

 inches in the rows. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE TOP.) 

 The leading variety; very hardy and productive; 

 flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine-flavored ; equally 

 good for stock or table use; the principal variety 

 raised by market gardeners. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts"; 

 ii lb., 25 cts.; lb.. 75 cts. 

 Sklrviug's Purple Top. A first-rate variety for table 

 or stock, grows to a large size, flesh firm, solid and 

 sweet, and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 els.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 !41b..25cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 SHAMROCK. One of the finest purple-top varieties in 

 cultivation; forms a handsome bulb, with small top 

 and very few leaves; an excellent keeper, and good 

 for stock or table use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 lb., 

 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts. 

 Laing's Improved. One of the earliest of the Ruta 

 Bagas; forms a handsome bulb of good quality; 

 keeps well, good for table use. Pkt., 5 cts, ; oz., 10 

 cts. ; *4 lb.. 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 LARGE WHITE FRENCH. A superior varietv for 

 table or stock; flesh firm, white and solid; attains a 

 large size, and has a very rich and sweet flavor; a 

 very popular variety. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; Y\ lb., 

 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts. 

 English Rape. Not a Ruta Baga, although closely al- 

 lied ; cultivated for its tops, which are valuable for 

 feeding stock ; it forms no bulb. J4 lb., 10 cts. ; lb., 

 30 cts. 



WITLOEF. 



A most distinct and comparatively new vegetable, 

 somewhat resembling Chicory in habit. It produces a 

 moderate-sized and beautiful white heart, in shape similar 

 to a Cos Lettuce, and either eaten boiled or as a salad will 

 be found a valuable acquisition to our short list of winter 

 vegetables. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Y± lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



SWEET, POT and MEDICINAL HERBS. 



No garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary 



or medicinal purposes, and care should be taken to ha 1 vest 



them properly. This should be done 011 a dry day, Just be- 

 fore they come into full bloom, then dried quickly and 



packed closely, entirely excluded from the air. Sow in 



spring, in shallow drills, one foot apart, and when well ui> 



thin out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 



Anise (rimpenellum A nisum). Cultivated principally for 

 garnishing and seasoning, like Fennel. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts. 



Balm (Melissa Officinalii). Principally used for making 

 balm tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



Basil, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicum). The leaves and tops 

 of the shoots are the parts gathered, and are used for 

 highly seasoned dishes, as well as in soups, stews 

 and sauces; a leaf or two is sometimes introduced 

 into salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz, 00 cts. 



Bene (Sesamum Orientate). Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 20 cts. 



Borage (Borago Officinalis). Excellent for bees. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Caraway (Carum Carai). Chiefly cultivated for the seed, 

 which is used in confectionery and medicine; in 

 spring the under leaves are sometimes put in soups. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.. 15 cts. 



Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus Cummunis). Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts. 



Catnip (Nepeta Cataria). Tkt, 15 cts.; oz.. 60 cts. 



Coriander (Coriandrttm Sativum). Cultivated for garnish- 

 ing, but more frequently for its seeds, which are used 

 by confectioners. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.; 15 cts. 



Dill (Anethum Graveolens). The leaves are used in soups 

 and sauces, and to put along with pickles. Pkt., 5 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Kennel (Anethum Fo?niculum). The leaves, boiled, enter 

 into many fish sauces, and raw form a beautiful or- 

 nament. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



Hop Seed (Hamulus Nupulus). Pkt., 25 cts.; oz.,$1.50. 



1 1 ore ho 11 ml. (Marrubium Vulgare). Principally used 

 for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis). The leafy tops and flowers 

 are gathered and dried for making Hyssop Tea and 

 other purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., -10 cts. 



Lavender (Lavandula Spica). A popular aromatic herb. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,40cts. 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). For season- 

 ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Pot (Origanum Onites). Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,50cts. 



Opium Poppy (Papaver Somni/erum). Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 

 80 cts. 



Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis). An aromatic herb. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,60cts. 



Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes, also 

 given to fowl for the croup. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz.,-.0cts. 



Saffron (Carthamus Tinctorius). Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



Sage (Salvia Officinalis). The leaves and tender tops are 

 used in stuffing and sauces. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 30 cts.; 

 lb., S3 00. 



Savory, Summer (Salueria Hortensis). Used for season- 

 ing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Sorrel, Broad-leaved. Used for salads. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts. 



Thyme, Broad-leaved, English {Thymus Vulgaris). 

 For seasoning, etc. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 50 cts ; 14 ln -> 

 $1.75. 



Tansy {Tiinacetum Vulgaris). Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Tarragon. Used in salads, soups, etc. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Winter Savory. Pkt., 10 cts. 



Wormwood (Artemesia Absynthium). Used for medici 

 nal purposes ; it is also beneficial to poultry, and 

 should be planted in poultry grounds. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 50 cts. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



FRUIT SEEDS. 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 



per lb., or 25 cts. per qt. 

 Apple Seed. 40 cts perqt.; $10.00 per bush. 

 Cherry Pits, Mahaleb. 50 cts. per lb. 

 Currant, Red. 15 cts. per pkt ; 50 cts. per oz. 

 " White. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 50 cts. per oz. 



" Blark. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per 02.. 



Gooseberry, Red. 25cts. per pkt; $1.50 per oz. 



" Yellow. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.50 per oz. 



" Green. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.50 per oz. 



Pear Seed. 25 cts. peroz.; $2.50 per lb. 

 Quince Seed. 25 cts. per oz.; §2.50 per lb. 

 Raspberry Seed. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 75 cts. per oz. 



Strawberry Seed. 25 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 peroz. 

 " Red Alpine. 15 cts. per pkt. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Prices variable.) 

 If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 



per lb. 

 Canary, Best Sicily {Phalaris Canariensis). Qt., 20 cts.; 



bush., $4.00. 

 Hemp ( Canabis sativa). Qt., 20 cts.; bush., 83.00 

 Maw (Papaver Rhceas). Lb., 30 cts. 

 Millet iPanicum Miliaceum). Qt., 15 cts. 

 Rape (Brassica Napus)- Qt., 30 els. 

 Mixed Bird Seed. Qt.,20ets.; bush., $4.00. 

 Mocking Bird Food. 40 cts. per bottle. 



