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PETEt^ HEflDEf^SOl^ St CO.— VEGETflBliE SEEDS. 



PAHSNiP. 



HEN-DKRSON's r->TTB AT T> PABSLEY. 



German, Pastinake. — French, Panais. — 



Spanish, Pastinaca. 



1 oz. per 200 feet of drill ; 5 to Q lbs. in drills 



for an acre. 



Sow as early in spring as the weatlier will 

 admit, in drills fifteen inches apart, cover- 

 ing half an inch deep. When well up thin 

 out to five or six inches apart in the rows. 

 Unlike Carrots, they are improved by frost, 

 and it is usual to take up in fall a certain 

 quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in 

 the ground till ipring, to be dug as required. 



If by mail in quantities of ^o '^- '^''^^ 



upward, postage must be added 



at the rale of 8 cts. per lb. 



HENDERSON'S HOLLO"W 



CROWNED. We believe this 



is the finest stock of Parsnip 



that can be procured. The 



roots run of uniform size, and are as smooth as if turned out in a lathe. 



The growing taste for this delicious vegetable wiU make this improved strain 



particularly desirable. {See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 30 cts. I4 lb., 65 cts. lb. 

 Long Smooth. A fine flavored variety. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 25 cts. J>^ lb., 60 cts. lb. 

 Early Round. An early variety, but of small size. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 25 cts. 



3>4 lb., 75 cts. lb. 



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German, Petersilie. — French, Persil. — Spanish, Peregil. 

 1 OS. or 150 feet of drill. 



Parsley succeeds best in rich, mellow •oil As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks 

 elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring, previously soaking 

 the seed for a few hours in tepid water. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart, and half an inch deep. For 

 winter use protect in a frame or light cellar, or a few plants may be placed in pots or boxes and kept in 

 the house for convenient use during the winter. 



If by mail in quantities of 14 '^- '^''^^ upward, postage must be added at the rate of 8 ds. per lb. 

 CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. A very select stock, beautifully crimped and 

 curled. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. J^ lb., $1.00 lb. 

 Pern-Leaved. A very tfeautiful variety ; very valuable for table decoration. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. J^ lb., $1.00 lb. 

 Plain Parsley. The leaves of this sort are plain; it is hardier than the curled variety. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 25 cts. J^ lb., 80 cts. lb. 

 Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. A fleshy-rooted kind ; the roots used for flavoring soups. 5 cts. pkt., 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. 3/4 lb., $1.00 lb. 

 HENDERSON'S EMERALD. Distinct in appearance from any of the other varieties, being of a lighter and more brilliant shade of 

 green. The plant is of dwarf habit, with leaves finely cut and very curly. To growers for the markets as well as for private 

 gardens we commend this sort. (See cut.) 10 cts. pkt., 20 cts. oz., 50 cts. 34 lb., $1.50 lb. 

 EXTRA DOUBLE CURLED. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curled ; excellent for garnishing. lOcts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. )^lb.,80cts.lb. 



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German, Pfeffer. — French, Piment. — Spanish, Pimiento. 



Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and transplant to the open ground 

 when the weather is favorable. They should be planted in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen 

 Inches apart. They may also be sown in the open ground when the danger of frost is past. 



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



" COUNTY FAIR." (See Novelties, page U.) 15 cts. pkt., 8 pkts. for Sl.OO. 



CARDINAL. (See Novelties, page 14.) 10 cts. pkt., $1.00 oz. 



RED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili Bed, bearing a profusion of red cluster; 

 of very thin, pungent peppers in an upright position. It forms a small 

 compact plant about a foot high. A single plant has been known tc 

 produce as many as 1,000 peppers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., SI. 25 3^ lb., $4.00 lb 



SWEET MOUNTAIN OR MAMMOTH. Similar to the Bull Nose, bu 

 larger and milder in flavor. Used to make stuffed pickles, " Mangoes.' 

 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 J^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



LONG RED CAYENNE. The variety of commerce. Pods small, cone-shaped 

 scarlet red when ripe. Quite a late variety ; the pods are as frequently used 

 fo pickling green as when ripe. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., Sl.OO I4 lb., $3.00 lb 



CHILD'S CELESTIAL. Creamy white changing to vivid scarlet. 10 cts. pkt. 

 40 cts. oz., 81.25 }4 lb., S4.00 lb. 



RUBY KING. (See cut.) An exceedinglj- large and handsome Pepper of mild 

 flavor ; the fruits are of a bright ruby red, from 43>2 to 6 ins. long by 9 to 12 ins 

 in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegai 

 like tomatoes and cucumbers. 10 cts. pkt., 40 cts. oz., $1.25 J^ lb., $4.00 lb 



SWEET SPANISH. One of the largest and earliest varieties; the flesh ii 

 sweet and mild. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 J^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



LARGE BELL, or BULL NOSE. An early variety of mild flavor and i 

 favorite sort both for pickling and for use in the natural state. 10 cts. pkt. 

 35 cts. oz., $1.00 1^ lb., $3.00 lb. 



GOLDEN DAWN. Of same shape and size as the Large Bell, but of mon 

 delicate flavor; coloi-, yellow. 10 cts. pkt., 35 cts. oz., $1.00 I4 lb., $3.00 lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Pepper, which 

 are too well known to need description, at the uniform price of 5 cts. pkt., 25 

 cts. oz., 75 cts. J^ lb., $2.50 lb. 



Squash, or Tomato-Shaped, Cranberry, Long Yellovsr Cayenne, 



Chili, Cherry Red, Oxheart. 



BDBX EI24a PEPrZB. 



