A FEW SPECIALTIES IN 



VEGETABLE SEEDS— For Forcing 



On this page we offer a few of our leading'varieties suitable for forcing; other sorts will be found in the general 



list on pages 80 and 81. Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality. 



PRICES FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY BY MAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 



BEETS. 



Early Model. This is a fine selection of blood-red Beet. 

 Globe shape, extremely smooth, makes a rapid growth, and is 

 excellent for forcing. Pkt., 10 Cts. ; oz., 20 cts. ; Jib., 50 

 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round, skin and flesh 

 intense red. This variety is extremely early; in fact one of 

 the first to be ready for the table. It does not grow to large 

 size, but is desirable for its earliness and sweet tender quality _ 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz.; 10 cts.; J- lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forcing 

 and growing in thegarden. Tops small and Beets are rounded 

 on top but flat at bottom. Color of flesh dark and light red. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



CUCUMBER. 



The Davis Perfect. For years this variety was controlled 



by the originator, who states that he experimented several 

 years in trying to get an improved strain of Cucumber for 

 forcing under glass and outside culture. The Cucumbers 

 grow long and slim, sometimes measure 12 inches in length; 

 the color is a rich, dark, glossy green, which they hold until 

 nearly ripe. It is very tender, brittle and of fine flavor. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Arlington White Spine Forcing. A strain of White Spine 

 which has been improved through careful selection with a 

 view to use for forcing in hothouses and frames. When young 

 the fruits are tender and crisp, and when fully grown will 

 measure six to seven inches in length. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 its.; \\b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



English Varieties of Forcing Cucumbers. A list of the 

 favorite varieties for growing in private greenhouses will be 

 found on page 8 1 . 



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LETTUCE. 



Qrand Rapids Forcing. (See cut) Matures quickly, 

 large size, handsome appearance; crisp and tender. Forms a 

 loose cluster of leaves which are bright green and crimped at 

 the edge. It is one of the best varieties for growing in the 

 greenhouse. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 Cts.; £• lb., 60 cts. 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing. An improvement on the 

 Boston Market, larger in size, crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts. 



Boston Market ( White Seed). Hardy and crisp; a suitable 

 forcing variety. Heads are medium size and leaves dull 

 green in color. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J- lb., 50 cts. 



Big Boston. Resembles Boston Market, but nearly twice as 

 large; desirable for forcing and spring and fall outdoor plant- 

 ing. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz.; 20 cts.; | lb. 60 cts. 



MUSKMELONS. 



Blenheim Orange. A favorite English variety, scarlet flesh, 

 good flavor. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Windsor Castle. Green flesh, oval shape, finely netted, 

 delicious flavor. Pkt, 25 cts. 



RADISH. 



Cardinal Globe. (See cut.) Those who like the crisp little 

 red Radishes that come so early will be pleased with this va- 

 riety. It is globular in shape, and brilliant cardinal-red color. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



New Perfection. Very attractive and excellent quality. 

 Upper portion red, while lower and tip is white. Pkt, 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 

 beautiful shape, nearly round, with small top. A very desir- 

 able and good Radish. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 40 

 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



TOMATO. 



Comet (Forcing). A productive variety for forcing. Fruits 

 medium size, color rich scarlet and of good quality. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; £ lb., $1.25. 



Lorillard {Forcing). A good sort for forcing as well as out- 

 door culture; bright red, smooth early. Pkt, 10 cts., £ oz., 

 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. ' (79) 



