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WEEBER & DON. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
-Continued* 
ECLIPSE. Earlier than the Egyptian, of finer form, being globular, 
and it grows exceedingly smooth with small top. Flesh deep biood- 
red, firm and sweet. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; M lb., 20 cts. ; 
lb., 50 cts. 
Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. Of fine form and flavor, 
and deep blood-red; a desirable variety. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 
10 cts. ; J4 lb., U0 cts. ; lb., £0 cts. 
Long Smooth Blood. Large, late, deep blood-red ; best for win- 
ter. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; J|lb., 20 cts. ; lb. , 50 cts. 
Swiss Chard. The leaves of this variety are used as spinach, and 
the mid-rib of the leaf, cooked and served up like asparagus, is 
delicious. Per pkt., 5 cts. : oz., 10 cts. ; 34 lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 
Brazilian Variegated. Used for garnishing and flower-garden 
decoration, the stems and veins being colored crimson, yellow 
and white. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; J4 lb, 20 cts. ; lb., eO cts. 
BEET, Sugar, and Mangel Wtirzel. 
See Farm Seed Department, page 36. 
German, Spargel Kohl.— French, Ghou Broccoli.— Spanish, Broculi. 
Sow the first week in May, in drills three or four inches apart, 
covering the seeds lightly. When the leaves are about three inches 
broad, transplant to prepared beds, two feet apart each way. 
Waicheren. A fine variety, closely resembling a cauliflower, but 
of a hardier nature. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 34 lb., $2.00. 
"White Cape. A hardy and vigorous variety, heads large and firm. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; M lb., $2.00. 
BORECOLE, or Kale. 
German, Blatter Kohl.— French, Ghou Vert Frise.— Spanish, Col. 
One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. 
To grow this valuable winter vegetable successfully, it is important 
that the soil should be deep, well worked, and liberally manured. Sow 
about the middle of April in prepared beds, covering thinly and evenly; 
plant out in June, following the directions recommended for cultivating 
cabbage. 
JD WARP GREEN CURLED SCOTCH. One of the best ; very 
hardy, and improved by a moderate frost. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts. ; J4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Siberian Kale or Sprouts. Sown in September, in drills one 
foot apart, and treated like spinach ; it is fit to cut early in spring. 
Per pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; y± lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. 
Dwarf* Brown Kale. A beautifully curled variety, with spreading 
foliage ; very productive, hardy, and of 
fine flavor. Per pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts. ; 
M lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Tall Green Curled Scotch.. One of the 
best for winter, very hardy. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; M 35 cts.; lb., 
$1.00. 
CARDOON. 
German, Cardon.— French, Cardoon.— Span- 
ish, Cardo. 
One ounce will produce 300 plants. 
The midribs of the leaves are used in 
salads,"soups and stews. Sow early in spring 
and thin out, when large enough, to one foot 
apart in the rows. When full grown, tie up 
with matting, and earth up like celery. 
Large Solid. Grows nearly four feet in 
tail green curled height. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,40cts.; 34 
scotch kale. lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 
ECLIPSE BEET. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
German, Rosen Kohl.— French, Ghou de Bruxelles.— Spanish, Berza de 
Brusels. 
One ounce will produce 3,000 plants. 
This is a delicious vegetable, superior to either borecole or spinach. 
The small, cabbage-like heads which grow upon the stem are much im- 
proved by a moderate frost. Sow in hot-beds in March or April, and 
in the open ground in May ; cultivate same as broccoli. 
Tall Brussels Sprouts. Compact heads of best quality. Per pkt.» 
5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; 34 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Improved Dwarf. A dwarf variety, earlier than the preceding, 
producing numerous heads, which are very tender and of fine flavor. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
