English Frame or Forcing Varieties. Berkshire Champion; Carter's Cham- 

 pion, selected; Cuthill's Highland Mary; Carter's White Spine; Man- 

 chester Prize; Lynch's Star of the West; Lynch's Conqueror of the 

 West; Star of the West; Sion House Improved; Sir Colin Campbell; 

 Stilwell's Matchless; Weedon's Surprise; Kenyon's Favorite; Walker's 

 Rambler; Napoleon III. Per pkt., .25. 



DANDELION. 



These two varieties will, we have no doubt, soon supersede everywhere the olu onw, w hich 

 has become in the last ten year3 one of our best and most-asked-for winter and sprin<* sal- 

 ads. Culture same as Spinach. 



per oz. 



Large-leaved (improved). Improvement of the common Dandelion: its leaves are 



larger, erect, almost entire, or at least much less denticulated. Per pkt, 20 1.00 

 Thick-leaved (improved). This is also an improved variety ; its leaves are smaller 

 and more denticulated, but more numerous than "in the preceding variety; 



more thickly set . p er pkt., .20 . 1.00 



Common variety Per pkt. .10 . .40 



PURPLE EGG-PT.ANT. 



EGG-PLANT (Solanum Melosgeua). 



German, Cierpflanze. — French, Aubergine. — Spanish, Berengena. 



The Egg-Plant was introduced from Africa, and is sometimes called the Guinea Squash. 

 It is not generally cultivated, but is coming more into use every year. They are cut into 

 thin slices, and fried, when they have a taste similar to oysters; they are also used in stews 

 and soups. 



Culture. — Sow in hotbed very early in spring; transplant, when two inches high, into a 

 second hotbed; if that is not done, thin to four inches apart. Do not plant out till the wea- 

 ther becomes settled and warm. Keep plants watered for a few days if hot when put out. 

 Where hotbeds are not convenient, a lew plants can be started in flower-pots or boxes, and 

 when planted out must have a deep rich soil, and full exposure to the sun. 



per oz. 



Early Long Purple. Earliest, hardy, and most productive. Per pkt., 6' . . .40 

 New- York Improved Purple. One of the largest and best varieties. Oval shaped, 



of a dark purple color ; fine flavored. Grown extensively. Per pkt., .10 .60 

 Pekin, New Black. An entirely new and distinct kind, from China. The plant 

 grows erect and handsome, attaining the height of two to three feet: with 

 rich, dark, bronzy-purple foliage, very ornamental. The fruits are round, 

 or globular, of a deep purple, almost black, weighing four to eight pounds 

 each; skin, smooth and glossy. Exceedingly prolific, and as early as 

 the long purple. The flesb is .vhite, fine grained, and more delicate 

 flavored than the old varieties. Per pkt, 15. 1.0C 



