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KENDALL AND WHITNEY'S 
PEPPER. 
Grown largely for pickles. Sow in hot-bed early in April, and trans- 
plant 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 danger of frost is passed, 
and the soil is warm and settled. 
Per pkt. Oz. 
Large Bell, or Bull Nose.— An early variety, of mild flavor; 
rind thick and fleshy 5c. 40c. 
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth.- Similar to the preceding in 
shape and color, but much larger, and milder in flavor 5c. 40c. 
Squash, or Tomato-Shaped.— The sort most generally grown 
for pickling ; very productive ; the leading market variety 5c. 40c. 
POTATOES. 
Culture. — The Potato can be grown with varying success on soils of 
all kinds, and in all conditions of fertility; but the soil best suited to it 
is a sandy loam. In all heavy soils it is more subject to disease, and the 
flavor is also inferior. In breaking up good pasture land, the decaying 
sod answers sufficiently well for the first year in lieu of manure. Manure 
is applied either in the rows or hills, or broadcast over the hills, and plow- 
ed; in the latter, in most cases, being preferable. If the soil is good, 
little manure is required. In highly-enriched soil the plants are more 
liable to disease than when grown in soil that is naturally good. The 
best fertilizers are those of a dry or absorbent nature, as plaster, lime, 
super-phosphate of lime and bone dust. For wet soils these are particu- 
larly beneficial, as they not only promote growth, but prevent disease. 
Plant as early in Spring as the ground can be had in fair working order ; 
in hills or ridges about three feet apart ; covering, in light, warm soils, 
about four inches deep ; but, in cold, wet situations, two and a half or 
three inches will be sufficient. 
Early Rose At the lowest market rates. 
" Goodrich " " " " 
King of the Early " " « » 
Peerless — " " " << 
Late Ifcose (Very productive) " " « « 
PUMPKIN. 
Chiefly used for agricultural purposes. Same cultivation as for Cucum- 
bers and Melons. 
Qt. 
Large Cheese. — Medium size, best for cooking 20c. 
Connecticut Field.—Large ; best for stock ......................... 20c. 
