BODDINGTON'S ~^A^CltlPl/ SEEDS 



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Heliantl '^'^ wonderful new winter vegetable. The greatest ad- 



•' dition to the vegetable kingdom for many years. A 



complete substitution in taste for fresh asparagus. Yields half as 

 much again as the potato. 



Description. — Helianti is a hybrid of the sunflower family. It 

 attains a height of lo feet or more, is very ornamental with its deep 

 ffreen fohage and produces an abundance of bright yellow flowers, 

 its important economic use, however, is the edible root tubers. It has 

 been found absolutely unaffected by extreme heat and by severest 

 cold, and it, therefore, can be grown in any part of this continent. 

 It will thrive in any kind of soil — from the wettest to the driest — but 

 it responds quickly to generous treatment, and it should be grown 

 in good garden soil for best results. 



The Culture. — Is very easy; plant the tubers in the 

 spring in rows about 3 feet apart each way, and hill the 

 plants up once before laying them by. 



The Harvest and Storage are just as simple. After 

 the stems have become dry in late fall, 

 plow the tubers up just like potatoes 

 and store them in a pit like sweet pota- 

 toes, or in a cellar or barn, covering 

 them with a layer of moist sand. Where 

 winters are not so severe, the tubers 

 may be even left in the field and dug 

 as needed. In that case a light mulch- 

 ing is advisable. If any tubers should 

 dry out in storage, the soaking in water 

 for a few hours will spon restore their 

 fresh appearance and taste. 



The Taste of Helianti is rather 

 difficult to define. It has been pretty 

 well described as resembling somewhat 

 that of French artichokes, and then 

 again of asparagus, with a distinct fla- 

 vor of mushrooms. There is not the 

 least doubt that Helianti will soon be 

 one of the most popular vegetables in 

 this country, as it has already made its 

 place in many countries of Europe, be- 

 cause itcombines easy digestibility with 

 good flavor and productiveness, per- 

 mitting of a reasonable market price. 



The Preparation of Helianti 

 FOR THE Table is simple in its rudi- 

 ments. There are, of course, hundreds 

 of ways open to the ingenious housewife, 

 but we will mention here a few of the 

 very simplest only. Scrape the tubers, soak in cold 

 water (this is important as it retains the white- 

 ness of the meat) and cook quickly after adding 

 the usual condiments. Or, boil soft in salted 

 water and serve with butter and freshly chopped 

 parsley. Or, cut up and fry the tubers, when 

 they excel French-fried potatoes in taste. Tubers, 

 25 cts. each, 10 for $1.60, 25 for S2.50, postpaid; 

 50 for f4, TOO for ?6.50, 250 for $14, 500 for S25, 

 1,000 for S45. 



Cos, or Romaine Lettuce, Sutton's 



Orache, or Mountain Spinach, Chenopodium. 



[Bonus Henricus, Qoosefoot, Good King Henry) 

 Last summer we had an inquiry from one of our southern customers 

 for Chenopodium Amaranticolor, which was written about by M. 

 de Bois, in the Revue Horticole, as having great culinary possibili- 

 ties. On writing to our correspondent in France, he stated that 

 seed of this variety could not be procured in commercial C}uantities, 

 but they could offer the above variety. This plant makes an excel- 

 lent Spinach for the summertime and stands the heat well in any 

 climate. We take pleasure in offering it as follows, and should be 

 pleased to answer further questions regarding it. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., lb. $3. 



Apart from the above, we offer red and white Orache, which are 

 allied plants belonging to the Chenopo- 

 diacaea, although not Clienopodium. 

 Orache, Red or White. Each, pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50. The above va- 

 rieties should be treated and grown as 

 spinach. 



Pea, Early Mom.* (See illustration 



2 i page 67.) An 



English variety of the Gradus type with 

 many desirable qualities. In our 

 trial grounds it matured about tlie 

 same time as Gradus, and bore large 

 handsome pods in profusion. The 

 peas are large, closely packed in 

 the pod, and the flavor is sweet and 

 delicious. Those who know the good 

 qualities of Gradus will not be dis-^ 

 appointed in their trial of this va-' 

 riety. This grand introduction 

 maintains its position as one of the 

 best early ISIarro.vfat Peas ever 

 raised. Although so early, the seed 

 should not be sown until the soil is 

 in a fit state to receive it ear y in 

 April, as it is a rapid grower. The 

 pods are very large and well filled, 

 and are often ready to pick during 

 June. Height about 3 feet. Pkt. 10 

 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 45 cts., Kpk. 

 $1.50, pk. $2.50. 



Pepper, Boddington's Red 



An entirely distinct and most 

 valuable Cos Lettuce. Dwarf 



Little Gem. 



and compact in growth and a beautiful color. 

 The solid hearts, which stand for a considerable time be- 

 fore running to seed, are always appreciated by those 

 who prefer a small, crisp Lettuce. May be sown both in 

 spring and autumn. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Mushroom Spawn Setts. The compost of which these 



setts are made is specially 

 treated under a high temperature, to destroy all vegetable 

 and animal life before being inoculated with the spawn. This 

 process prevents any kind of inedible fungi growing from the 

 sets. The mycelium appears to be very strong and active in 

 these setts. Compared with the old-fashioned brick of spawn, 

 a certain amount of waste is avoided, as the setts are intro- 

 duced into the bed in a whole state without being broken. 

 They are made about 2 inches across, the right size for inser- 

 tion. The manufacturer, who is himself a grower, states that 

 he has every confidence in placing this new article on the 

 market. 25 sets S1.50, 50 sets $2.50, 100 sets S4. 



Melon, Sutton's Superb. (Frame or greenhouse va- 



nety.) Flesh green, ex- 

 ceedingly thick, melting and rich in flavor; skin grayish in 

 tone, closely netted. This variety, for its beauty and high 

 quality, has won a prominent position as a dessert and exhi- 

 bition fruit. This is the variety rpoken of so highly by Mr. 

 Wm. Turner, Oceanic, N. J., last summer, in the Florists' 

 Exchange. Pkt. 50 cts, and 75 cts. 



This fine new variety is dis- 

 tinguished frcjni all others by 



Tomato, 



AppU 



the extraordinary thickness of its flesH. 

 It belongs to the mild-flavored section 

 and is excellent for the table. The ripe 

 fruits are smooth, and of a splendid bril- 

 iant dark scarlet. A\»erage about 4 inches 

 in length and 3 inches in width at the top. 

 Pkt. 20 cts. , 3 for 50 cts. 



Tomato, June Pink. This is the 



' earliest va- 



riety of Tomato, and appeals especially 

 to those who like the pink color. The 

 fruits grow in clusters and begin to ma- 

 ture very early, measure 3 inches in diameter and 

 are of excellent quality. It bears for a long sea- 

 son, until vines are killed by frost. It is really 

 a pink Earliana, being identical in growth and 

 shape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Klb. $1.25. 



Tomato, Boddington's Early 

 Sunrise. 



Considered by a private gardener the finest 

 Tomato to date. 

 The chief points in Sunrise are : 



Its earliness. — It was exhibited in full fruit on 

 July 4. 



Its cropping properties. — See illustration. 

 Its healthy constitution.— No trace of disease. 

 Its solid but delicate flesh.— Contains few seeds. 

 Its evenness in size as a dessert fruit. 

 Its bright scarlet color and rich acid flavor. 

 Its equal value for indoor or outdoor cultivation, n 

 Pkt. 15 cts., 2 for 25 cts., J^oz. 60 Cts., ^O*- 

 Bod.'s Early Sunrise SI, Koz- $^75, oz. $3. 



