F. E. MCALLISTER, 23 DEY ST., NEW YORK-NOVELTISS IN VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Thorburn Manhattan Sweet Corn. 
In the extreme no. t where it onginaled, the stalks grow only 2% feet high.^ They have very lit le fol fge 
and the corn can therefore be planted close together in drills, inst^'d of in hill.. The enrs are produoed dose^fo 
the ground. The type is yellow, but it occasionally shows white and yellow on the Mime ear. 
Per pkt., lOc; pfc., 40c.; qt., 60c.; ^ pk. $1.75, 
Burpee's Melrose Melon. 
THE MOST HANDSOME AND DECIDEDLY THE BEST OF ALL NEW CANTALOUPES. 
It is a very hardy, strong 
anil vigoious grower, the vines 
remaining gre-^n longer than 
any other variety. The mel- 
ons are [irodaced abundant!}', 
and very close to the liill — 
a feature of the greatest 
value. The color is rich, dark 
green; the shape is oval, 
a-i shown in the illustration. 
The melons average in weiglit 
about four pounds, anil are 
finely and densely netted ,shovk'- 
ing but slight tendeucy to rib; 
the form is remarkably perfect 
and true; all in all, the hand- 
somest and most showy of all 
melons. The flesh is very thick 
and solid ; clear, light •;reen in 
color, shaaiiig to a rich salmon at 
the seed cavity. In Jlavor TlIE 
Melrose cannot be equaled by any 
other vai iety, and carries its super- 
ior tjtiality and sweetness to the 
extreme edge of the skin. It is 
about one week later in ripen- 
ing than the small early Jenny 
Lind. This superb new var- 
iety will produce more good 
salable melons, "hold up" 
longer, stand more handling 
ai^d rough usage, than any 
other kuown, thus making it 
the best and most desiralile, 
either for home or market 
purposes. 
Per pkt., 10c. ; oz., 25c.; X lb. T.ic; lb., $2,50. 
Cole's Early Water Melon. 
Cole's Early is the finest every-day Melon, ever offered, for the amateur and for the liome market. Being 
somewhat brittle, will not do for shipping purposes. It is very early and will mature in every state; very hardy, 
vigorous, and a sure cropper. It is sweet and delicate in texture of flesh, which is a deep red color; the rind is 
thin and the quality of the flesh is sustained clear to the rind. The melons are of medium size, nearly round in 
shape, rind green, striped with lighter shades. As this variety combines all the desirable qualities of the best 
melon, it can be highly recommended for home use, and we feel certain that it will become a very popular variety. 
Per pkt., lOc; oz., 20c.; ^4 lb., 50c. ; 1 lb., |1.25. 
White Multiplier Onions. 
They are of a pure white silvery color. Enormously productive, frequently producing as many as 20 bulbs in a 
single cluster. They are mild and of a sweet flavor, very hardy, and without doubt will prove a great acquisition 
to this class of onions. Its handsome appearance will make it one of the most attractive varieties that can be 
gi-ovyn. It is also useful for pickling; white onions being higher priced than any other color, the advantage of 
White Multiplying Onions can be readily understood. 
Per pt., aOo.; qt„ 30c.; peck, $2.00. 
