PETEH HEJiDEf^SOfl & CO.— VEGETflSliE SEEDS. 



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■^1- SPINACH. 1^ 



German, Spinat. — French, Epinard. — Spanish, Espinaca. 

 1 oz. for 100 ft. of drill. 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre. 

 This la a very important crop in our market gardens, and is one of the most easily managed of all vegeta- 

 bles, requiring but little culture, and may be had fit for use the entire season. The main crop is sown in 

 September. It is sometimes covered up in exposed places with straw or salt hay during winter, which pre- 

 vents it from being cut with the frost ; but in sheltered fields there is no necessity for covering. For summer 

 use it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks, from April to August. Spinach is best developed and 

 most tender and succulent when grown in rich soil. 



If by mail in quantities oj j.^ lb. and upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 HENDERSON S NORPOLK SAVOY LEAVED. In appearance the leaf is wrinkled 

 in the same way peculiar to the Savoy Cabbage. Hence the name. It should not, 

 however, be sown in spring in the latitude of New Yorlc, as it is almost certain to run 

 to seed if then sown. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 THICK LEAVED. One of the best market sorts. It produces a large, thick, strong 

 green leaf, somewhat crumpled, and possesses the valuable quality of standing a long 

 time before running to seed. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 LONG- STANDING. Except in the characteristic of standing a long time before run- 

 ning to seed, this variety in all other respects closely approaches the well-known 

 Round Leaf. [See cut.) 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. j| lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 ROUND LEAF. Generally cultivated for winter use, being very hardy, standing our 



severest winters with little injui-y. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. 34 lb., 40 cts. lb. 

 New Zealand. Pioduces leaves in great abundance throughout the summer; should be 

 raised in heat and transplanted three feet apart each way into light rich soil. 5 cts. 

 pkt., 15 cts. oz., 40 cts. i; lb., SI. 2.5 lb. 

 LARGE ROUND LEAF VIROFLAY. A newer sort 

 with very large, thick leaves. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz.. 



20 cts. 341b., 40 cts. lb. 

 PRICKLY. Although usually sown in the spring and 

 summer it also stands well in winter, but gives less 

 bulk per acre than the others named. 5 cts. pkt., 10 

 cts. oz., 20 cts. 14 lb., 40 cts. lb. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



German, Boeksbart. — French, Salsifis. — Spanish, Ostra 

 Vegetal. 

 The Oyster Plant succeeds best in light, -well-enriched mellow soil. 



Which, previous to sowing the seeds, should be stirred to a depth of 



eighteen inches. Sow early in spring in drills fifteen inches apart; 



cover the seeds with fine soil an inch and a half in depth, and when the 



plants are strong enough thin out to six inches apart. 



If by mail in quantities of 3.^ lb. and upward, postage mv^t be 



added at the fate of 8 cts. per lb. 



"VTHITE FRENCH. 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. J^ 

 lb., $1.50 lb. 



SANDWICH ISLAiro MAMMOTH. A new and im- 

 proved type, producing roots of nearly double the size 

 and weight of the old variety, and of equally good 

 quality. It has been extensively grown for the mar- 

 kets of many of the large cities, entirely superseding 

 the old sort. (See cut.) 15 cts. pkt., 30 cts. oz., 75 cts. 

 14 lb., $2.00 lb. 



SGORZONERA, or BLACK OYSTER PLANT. 



This vegetable requires the same treatment as Salsify, which it near- 

 ly resembles : it is not, however, so generally esteemed. Sow in drills 

 eighteen inches apart, and thin out to nine inches from plant to plant. 

 If by mail in quantUies of }i lb. and upward, postage m.ust be 

 added at the fate of 8 cts. per lb. 



10 cts. pkt., 25 cts. oz., 75 cts. >4 lb., $2.50 lb. 



(Copj-richled, IBW, by Peter Henderson i Co ) 



LONG STANDING SPDJACH. 



SEA-KAI.E. 



German, Seekohl 3Ieerkohl. — French, Crambe Maritime. 

 Spanish, Breton de Mar. 

 Cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked as Aspar- 

 agus. A supply may be had all winter by planting the roots closely 

 in a warm cellar before frost. Sow one inch deep, in drills two feet 

 apart, thin out to six inches, and the next spring plant in hills 

 three feet apart. As this vegetable is only used, when blanched, 

 like Celery, the plants must be excluded from the light by covering 

 up with leaves or litter. 



10 Cts. pkt., 30 cts. OZ., Sl.OO % lb., $3.50 lb. 

 For Se(i-Kale Roots, see page 47. 



SORREI.. 



Broad Leaved. Used for Salads. 5 cts pkt., 20 cts. 

 oz., 50 cts. 14 lb., SI. 50 lb. 



-wtc SQUASH. :!e^ 



German, Kurbiss. — French, Courge. — Spanish, Cala- 



basa Tomtanera. 

 Bush sorts, 1 os.for 50 hills. Bush varieties, 5 to & lbs., 



and running varieties, 3 to i lbs. in hills for an acre. 



If by mail in quantities of 3^ lb. and upward, postage 



must be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 



Winter Varieties. 



FORDHOOK SQUASH. The engraving shows the 

 shape of this grand new Squash. It is extremely 

 handsome, of a bright yellow outside, and straw- 

 yellow within. The flesh is dry and sweet, and the 

 best in quality of all Winter Squashes. Placed in 

 a cool, dry room, it keeps in perfect condition 

 throughout the winter and spring until late in 

 June, when Summer Squashes are ready. The 

 SANDWICH ISI.AND MAMMOTH g^em is thin and hard, and also the roots, conse- 

 SALSIFY. quently it is perfectly free from the attacks of the Squash 

 borer. It matures early and far North, and is evei'ywhere 

 a sure cropper, being earlier in ripening than any other 

 Winter Squash. Immensely productive. A remarkable 

 keeper, yet the skin is very thin and delicate. The meat 

 is very thick and the seed cavity small. Another feature 

 is that the green Squashes can be used at any stage of 

 their growth and in flavor are superior to any Summer 

 Squash. (<See cut.) Price, per pkt. 10 cts., 25 cts. per 

 oz., 60 cts. per 14 lb., S2.00 per lb. 



EARLY PROLIFIC MARROW. This is of recent intro- 

 duction, but its steadily increasing sale has placed it 

 among the standard varieties. It has all the good quali- 

 ties of the Winter Squashes, but is at least two weeks 

 earlier. It is verj' prolific. Fruits are shaped somewhat 

 like Boston Marrow and is of a beautiful orange color, 

 suffused with light yellow. The rind is very hard, but 

 thin, and the flesh is deep, fine-grained, and of delicious 

 quality. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 35 cts. 34 lb., Sl.OO lb. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Distinct in appearance, of a short 

 cylindrical shape, having on the blossom end a small 

 cap-shaped enlargement. The flesh is dry, sweet and 

 thick, and of a bright orange color, while its keeping 

 qualities are admirable. Those desiring a " dry " Squashj 

 should grow Essex Hybrid. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. ozr, 

 30 cts. 1^ lb., 80 cts. lb. 



