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early as the Moore's Concord, the ears being the same size. 

 Its quality is of the best. Very sweet, and wonderfully 

 productive, producing 4 to 5 ears on a stalk. Earl}' orders 

 are advisable; last year we sold out of this by March. 

 30 cts. perqt. ; (3.25 per peck. 



SWEET CORN— EARLY MARBLEHEAD. 



This variety is probably as early, if not a little e.irlier, 

 than any of the existing sorts of Sweet Corn. In general 

 appearance it closely resembles the well known Early 

 Xarragansett. The stalk is dwarf and it sets its ears very 

 low down, which are of fair market size, and of very sweety 

 rich flavor. 



30 cts. per qt. ; $2.25 per peck. 



NEW LETTUCE— SALAMANDER. 



The culture of this valuable new sort had been entirely 

 monopolized for several years by our Hudson Co., N. J., 

 Market Gardeners, until last season, when we offered it 

 for general distribution. The Salamander is the best 

 variety for summer use, forming good-sized compact 

 heads, color light green outside, and white on the inside. 

 Its great quality, however, is that it will withstand drought 

 and heat, and remain longer in head than any other 

 variety; this peculiarity was fully proven through the unex- 

 ampled dry seasons of 1881-2. It is very slow to run to seed 

 and to Market Gardeners is invaluable on account of its 

 heat resisting qualities. 

 10 cts. per pkt. ; 35 cts. per oz. ; $1.25 per )4 lb.; $4.00 per lb. 



NEW LETTUCE— YELLOW SEEDED 

 BUTTER. 



Like the preceding, this withstands summer heat well, 

 and stands long before running to seed. It is a very dis- 

 tinct sort, making a large dense yellow head, very crisp 

 and tender, and excellent in flavor. Its beautiful yellow- 

 heart gives it a very handsome appearance. 

 10 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per oz.; $1.25 per J4 l°-i $4-00 per lb. 



LETTUCE— BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. 



We consider this Black-Seeded Simpson to be one of the 

 most desirable acquisitions that has been made to our list 

 of Lettuces within ten years. It has now been thoroughly 

 tested, and from every side we hear the most satisfactory 

 reports in regard to it. Like the ordinary Curled Simpson, 

 it does not properly form a head, but a compact mass of 

 leaves ; but differs in being very much lighter colored, the 

 leaves being almost white; stands the summer heat ex- 

 cellently, and attains a size nearly double that of Curled 

 Simpson. It is equally suited for forcing ; but, on account 

 of its large size, it might not prove to be as profitable under 

 some circumstances as the strictly forcing varieties, such 

 as Boston Market or Tennis Ball. 

 10 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per oz.; $1.25 per a lb.; $4.00 per lb. 



MUSK MELON — CALIFORNIA NECTAB. 



MUSK MELON— CALIFORNIA NECTAR. 



All who wore fortunate enough to taste this new variety 

 at our place the past summer, unite in pronouncing it one 

 of the most delicious flavored of melons. It is of very fair 



productiveness, quite early, and attains a good size, often 

 12 lbs. and over. The flesh is very thick, sweet and juicy, 

 and of unsurpassed flavor. The habit of the plant is strong 

 and vigorous, and taken altogether it is one of the very best 

 varieties in cultivation. (Sec cut.) 



50 cts. per packet. 



MUSK MELON.— BAT VIEW. 



MUSK MELON— BAY VIEW. 



A large, prolific and fine flavored green-fleshed Melon of 

 recent introduction, and from all reports of great value, 

 and likely to become a standard sort. It is stated that 

 with ordinary cultivation this variety has produced Melons 

 weighing from 10 to 15 lbs. 

 10 ets. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per J4 lb.; $2.50 per lb. 



MUSK MELON— THE HACKENSACK. 



The most popular variety of Musk Melon grown for 

 market by gardeners in this vicinity. It attains a large 

 size, is round in shape, flattened at the ends ; is of most de~ 

 licious flavor, and wonderfully productive. It somewhat 

 resembles the Green Citron, on which, however, it is a 

 decided improvement. 

 5 cts. per pkt.; 15 cts. per oz.; 50 cts. per J4 lb.; $1.50 per lb. 



MUSK MELON-MONTREAL MARKET. 



Largely grown for the markets of Montreal where it is 

 justly highly esteemed. The fruit is of the largest size, 

 specimens often weighing 20 lbs and upwards. The shape 

 of this melon is almost round, flattened at both ends, and 

 deeply ribbed; skin green and netted; flesh very thick 

 and of the finest flavor. 

 10 cts. per pkt ; 30 cts. per oz; $1.00 per >4 lb.; $3.50 per lb. 



WATER MELON.— CUBAN QUSEN. 



WATER MELON— CUBAN QUEEN. 



Our engraving will best illustrate what this widely ad- 

 vertised and extensively grown melon is like. The mark- 

 ings of light and dark green are regular and distinct. The 

 quality is equal to the best of any of the sorts, while its 

 solidity is so marked that it will weigh at least one-third 

 more than melons of the same size of other varieti* s. 

 specimens often attaining a weight of 80 lbs. and upwards. 

 10 cts. per pkt ; 30 cts. per oz.; $1.00 per 54 lb.; $3.50 per lb- 



