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J. M. Thorburn & Co., 15 John St., New York. 



THORBURN NEW WHITE PEACH-BLOW POTATO. 



Thorburn New White Peach-Blow Potato. 



This is a seedling of the old "Excelsior," which has always been considered the standard for quality as 

 well as the latest keeper known. In table quality this new seedling is fully equal to its parent, which is the 

 very highest recommendation that could be given it. The flesh, as well as the skin, is of extreme whiteness. 

 It is very dry when cooked, and does not fall in pieces, as most dry varieties do. It is the freest from scab of 

 any variety we have any knowledge of. It has been, so far, entirely free from rot. There has never yet been 

 a hollow-hearted one found among them. The vines make a very heavy, luxuriant growth. The flower is 

 large and purple. In growth, quality and general appearance this variety resembles the old and once popular 

 White Peach-Blow," but it will yield very much more, and is earlier in ripening. (2 lbs. by mail for 60 cts.) 

 J4pk.,$i; pk.,$i.75; bus., $5.50; bbl., $12. 



Tomato, The Democrat. 



This is a cross-bred variety of Mr. Carman's, the female parentage being the same as that of the Auto- 

 crat, which it resembles in form, solidity, fewness of seeds and ripening about the stem. It is also of large 

 size and very prolific. In color it is a fine dark purplish red. It is a vigorous grower, with dark green foliage. 

 Medium early and a good shipper. The finest large tomato grown. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Turnip, Thorburn Half-long Extra Early White. 



This new variety is very much earlier than any other variety grown, a great deal earlier than even the 

 Milan. It may be sown in February, in frames, and will form fine half-long white Turnips of the most delicate 

 quality in a surprisingly short time. It may also be grown in medium warm hotbeds. Per pkt., 10 cts. 



Chinese Vegetables. 



Many garden vegetables have been introduced into this country by the Chinese. The following are a !ew 

 of those cultivated by the Chinese gardeners in the vicinity of New York. They are worthy of a place in 

 American gardens : 



Pe-Tsai, or Chinese Cabbage. The plant bears a 

 loose lettuce-like head of crisp leaves, which is used 

 like cabbage. It does best in a rather cool, moist 

 soil. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



Chinese Mnstard. An excellent plant for greens, 

 producing an enormous amount of herbage. The 

 leaves have an agreeable flavor when cooked like 

 ordinary spinach. Per oz., 10 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Chinese Tuberons-rooted Mustard. Grown for 

 its small, turnip-like roots, which are excellent for 

 salads. Peroz., 15 cts.; lb., Si. 25. 



Chinese Yam. {Dioscorea batatas.) The roots 

 are used like potatoes. Roots, per doz., 60 cts.; 

 per 100, $3 50. 



Zit-kwa. (Benincasa cerifera.) The Wax Gourd. 

 The fruit is round or oblong, with solid white flehh. 

 It is excellent for preserves or sweet pickles. It 

 requires the same culture as the muskmelon. Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 



Lia-kwa. {Momordica charantia.) The Balsam Pear 

 is a favorite with the Chinese, who use it largely in 

 salads, pickles and curries. It is necessary to boit 

 it in water first, to remove bitterness. Per pkt. . 5c; 

 oz., 25 cts. 



Sing-kwa. (Luffa acutangula, the Dish-cloth 

 Gourd.) The fruit is eaten before it is mature, 

 either sliced like cucumbers, in soups, or cooked 

 like squash. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz.,30Cts. 



