J. M. TrtORBURN & Co. 's Catalogue oi< Seeds. 



Cucumber, Thorburn Everbearing. 



We again call special attention to this entirely new and unique variety. It is of small size, very early, 



enormously productive, and valuable as a green pickler! 

 The peculiar merit of this novelty is that the vines con- 

 tinue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost, 

 whether the ripe Cucumbers are picked off or not — in which 

 respect it differs from all other sorts in cultivation. Cu- 

 cumbers in every stage of growth will be found on the 

 same vine. Per oz., 10 cts. ; per % lb., 30 cts. ; per lb., $1. 



Cucumber, Thorburn Commercial Pickle. 



This new variety is, in many points, a marked improve- 

 ment on all other strains of White Spine, to which class it 

 belongs. It is very uniform in shape and size, tender and 

 crisp when used for slicing; very productive, and sure to justify its name as the very best commercial pick- 

 ling Cucumber. It retains its dark greeu color after being picked longer than any other variety. The vines 

 make a very strong and vigorous growth, and the fruit il sets in great abundance. It is also earlier and 

 remains in bearing longer than the old strains of White Spine, which it will most certainly supplant when it 

 is generally known. Per oz., 15 cts. ; per % lb., 40 cts. ; per lb., |>1.25. 



HORBURN EVERBEARING CUCUMBER. 



Cucumber, Japanese Climbing. 



A new climbing Cucumber from Japan, suitable for growing either in frames or in the open air. It is 

 very early and exceedingly productive. .The fruit is excellent either for table use or pickling, being of 

 a medium size, netted, dark green, very tender and fine flavored. Admirably adapted to outdoor cultivation 

 Per pkt., 20 cts. 



Lettuce, Thorburn Market=Gardener's Private Stock. 



A selected strain of Butter Lettuce, introduced by us four years ago 

 resisting the sun for a long time before running to 

 seed. Suitable for starting under glass and trans- 

 planting in early spring, or sowing in open ground 

 for a summer crop. Has been thoroughly tried, and 

 obtains great favor among discriminating growers 

 everywhere. This and our Large Boston are the two 

 most popular strains with New York gardeners. Per 

 oz., 30 cts. ; per lb., $3. 



Musk=Melon, Long Island Beauty. 



A splendid new variety of the Hackensack type, 

 originated on Long Island. It is of very superior 

 quality, with green flesh, and densely netted. In 

 shape it resembles the Hackensack, but is slightly 

 more ribbed, and is decidedly the most attractive 

 looking melon we have ever seen. Besides being 

 the most beautiful, it is also the earliest of all. Out 

 of a collection including every standard variety, it 

 produced the first ripe melon of the season. This 

 gives it especial value for market-gardeners, and is 

 interesting in contrast with the new variety men- 

 tioned below, which so greatly extends the season in 

 its late maturity. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; per oz., 40 cts. ; 

 per lb., $4. 



Winter 



It has very large and solid heads, 



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THORBURN MARKET-GAR DEN ER'S PRIVATE STOCK LETTUCE. 



Musk=MeIon, 



Pineapple. 



This r 



emarkable Melon is a native of Cassaba, Asia Minor, whence it was recently introduced into this 



country. Its unique appearance is accurately represented by our 

 cut, the skin being corrugated instead of netted, and in color a rich 

 yellow, tinged with green. The flesh, which is of a light green color, 

 possesses a most pronounced and agreeable pineapple flavor. Its 

 most valuable characteristic, however, is its wonderful long-keeping 

 qualities. The melons do not ripen on the vine, but should be picked 

 off after the first frosts, handled very carefully, and stored (like 

 squashes) in a cool, dry place, where they will gradually ripen. (They 

 should be brought into a warm room a day or two before using.) In 

 this way it is said they can be kept in good condition all through the 

 winter, which would render the variety extremely desirable, as ex- 

 tending greatly the season of a healthful and delicious fruit. In this 

 locality the seed should be planted in pots and frames, and set out 

 only when hot weather begins; otherwise maturity may not be 

 reached. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; per oz., 40 cts. ; per ^ lb., SI. 25; per lb., $4. 



Pepper, Bird's Eye, or Creole. 



A very small, bright red pepper, about the size of a Marrowfat pea. 

 It is extremely pungent, and is used in the manufacture of the cele- 

 brated "Tabasco Sauce." It will be popular for the many sauces 

 made by American housewives. Per pkt.. 10 cts.; per oz.,40cts. ; 

 per X lb-, SI. 25: per lb., S4. 



WINTER PINEAPPLE MUSK-MELON. 



