NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS AND SEEDS. 
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Oreen Fringed. — An ornamental variety of a delicate shade of green, 
ith etlses beautifully fringed. Pkt. Sc., oz. aOc, 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.2.'i. 
Dak Leaf. — A splendid variety, both in quality and appearance ; leaves 
ht gr»en, oak-shaped and slightly curled, set close, having no coarse 
•ms fine flavor and exceedinglv tender. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 45c., 
SI. 40. 
Boston Curled.— Of the finest quality and very omaineatal ; splendid 
rly sort. Pkt 5c., oz. ISc, % lb. 35c., lb. $1.00. 
Black Seeded Simpson. — The leaves of this variety are very large, 
form a compact ma.ss rather than a distinct head. They are thin, 
tender, of superior qualitj', and of a very light green color; exceed- 
i.'lv popular among market gardeners. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 35c., 
SI. 00. 
PLANT MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS this year 
and you will insure yourself against a poor crop. 
u| HEAD VARIETIES. 
jB Large Yellow Butter. — This withstands summer heat well, and re- 
ains in head long before running to seed. It is a very distinct sort, 
aking a large, dense yellow head, very crisp and tender, and excellent 
flavor. Its beautiftd yellow heart gives a very handsome appearance. 
<kt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50. 
Philadelphia Butter, — An early varietv,extensivelvgrown by market 
irdeners. Pkt. 5c., oz.jlSc, yilh. 35c., lb. $1.15. 
Salamander. — One of the best summer varieties, forming good sized, 
impact heads; color light green on the oatside and white on the inside, 
kt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 35c., lb. $1.10. 
The Deacon. — An excellent variety, both for early spring and summer 
^; heads large, very solid. Pkt. 6c., oz. aSc, ^4Ib. 40c., lb. $1-25. 
Hanson. — One of the finest ; heads very large, solid, tender, crisp, and 
excellent flavor; stands the sun and drought better than most varic- 
es. Pkt. Sc., oz. ISc, % lb. 35c., lb. $1.15. 
New Drtimhead. — Plant very large, forming an immense head, with 
itside leaves of a deep green color, while the inner leaves are a creamy 
hite, crisp and tender. .\ soleudid variety for summer use. Pkt. 5c., 
!. lOc, 141b. 40c., lb. $1.25. ■ 
Buttercup.— This new Cabbage I.ettuce, in addition to tenderness and 
:licacy «r flavor, is remarkable for beauty of foliage. It forms very 
ilid heads, is quite early and durable, and its peculiar citron yellow 
aves mark it as distinct from all other varieties. It is well adapted for 
rcing, and for a summer or winter lettuce. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 
3c., lb. $1.25. , 
Prize Sead. — Forms a mammoth plant in which even the outer leaves 
re crisp and tender, and remain so throughout the season. It is slow 
) run up to seed; of superb flavor and very hardy; one of the best varic- 
es for family use but is unsuited for market gardeners, as it is too ten- 
:r to stand much handling. Per pkt. 5c., oz. ISc, % lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Perpetual. — This variety is entirely distinct, not heading, but forming 
jge, compact bushes. The leaf is a yellowish green and very tender, 
or private use it is especially adapted, as only one sowing is necessary 
rthe whole season. It remains up to the time of seeding of just the 
ime quality for eating as at any time before. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 
9c., lb. $1.50. 
All the Year Round. — A hardy, crisp eating and compact growing 
ariety, with small, close heads of a dark green color; an excellent sum- 
cr Lettuce, and valuable for forcing. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. 
1,15. 
White Cabbage.— A favorite among the market gardeners, producing 
liic greenish-white, well-formed headsof extra quality, being remarkably 
h.dcr and crisp. It is of very quick growth, and is largely grown both 
pr forcing and summer use. Pkt. Sc., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Tennis Ball, Black Seeded.— One of the earliest ; forms a close, hard 
load, not large, but very tender and crisp. Pkt. Sc., oz. ISc, 14 lb. 40c 
li. SI. 15. 
FOBCIN& AND COS. 
White Seeded Tennis Ball. — A favorite forcing variety ; well formed 
eads : hardy and crisp ; of excellent quality. One of the earliest of the 
Jading varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. ISc, 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.1S. 
Paris White Cos.— One of the best of the Cos varieties. The outer 
5lor of this sort is yellowish green. The head is of a conical shape, 
'lit or nine inches in height and about six inches in diameter. It should 
tied up to blanch a week or ten davs before cutting. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. 
lb. 30c., lb. $1.25. 
LEEK. 
Culture.- The Leek is very hardy and easily cul- 
tivated. It succeeds best in a light, but well-en- 
riched soil. Sow as early in spring as practicable, 
in <lrills one inch deep and one foot apart. When 
six or eight inches high, they may be translated in 
rows ten inches apart each way as deep as possi- 
ble, that the neck, being covered, may'be blanched. 
If fine Leeks arc desired, the ground can hardly be 
made too rich. 
American Broad Flag.— This varietv is more 
largely used in this country than any other ; plant 
strong, with broad leaves, growing only on two 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Vi lb. 45c., lb. $1.50. 
Large Carentan. — A most excellent hardv variety; we recommend it 
i being of very superior quality. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., 14 lb.4Sc., lb. $1.50. 
Uusselbnrgh. — Stem shorter than the preceding varieties; large bulbs; 
aves broad and very mild, spreading like a fan. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c.. Va. lb 
Dc., lb. $2.00. * 
London Flag.— One of the oldest and best varieties in cultivation; 
irdy, and fine for winter use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25. 
Large Rouen. — The best for forcing, and grows to an immense size, 
lit. Sc., oz. 20c., Vi lb. 50c., lb. $1.75. 
MARTYNIA. 
Sow in Mayinthe open ground, three feet apart in each direction, where 
ic plants are to remain. The young pods are excellent for pickles. 
Probosoidea.— Pkt. lOc, oz. 30c., 14 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
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That our Seeds are Fresh. 
That all goods shall reach the customer in good order. 
We do not consider ourselves held by this guarantee unless com- 
plaints are made within three weeks after the receipt of the goods. 1 
That all Seeds, Plants and Bulbs will be delivered free of I 
charge to your PostofHoe or Express point, at prices quoted I 
in catalogue, except where Seeds are quoted by peck, barrel i 
or busheL 
We are also responsible for the safe arrival of all remittan- 
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MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
Culture. — Mush- 
rooms may be 
grown in cellars, 
under benches of 
greenhouses, or in 
sheds, whereverthe 
temperature of 50 
degrees to 60 de- 
grees can be kept 
up through the 
winter, Th» bed 
should be made 
from November to 
Pebmary, accord- 
ing to the time the 
Mushrooms are 
wanted, and it re- 
quires about two 
months for them 
to begin bearing. 
Secure fresh horse 
dung, free from 
straw and litter, 
and mix an equal 
bulk of loam from 
an old pasture with 
it. Keep this under 
cover, taking care 
to turn it every 
day to prevent 
heating, until the 
pile is large enough 
to make a bed of the required size. Three or four feet wide, eight inches 
deep, and any length desired, are the proper proportions for a bed ; these 
may be varied. Prepare the mixture 01 loam and manure, making the 
bed in layers, and pounding down each with the back of the spade. 
Leave this to heat through for a few days, and as soon as the heat sub- 
sides to 90 degrees, make holes in the bed about a foot apart each way, 
into which put pieces of the spawn two to three inches in diameter ; fill 
up the holes with the compost, and at the expiration of a week or ten 
days the spawn will have thoroughly diffused itself through the bed. 
Spread a layer of fresh soil over the heap to a depth of two inches, and 
cover with three or four inches of hay, straw or litter. Examine the bed 
often to see that it does not get dry. When water is given, it sfcjuld be 
at a temperature of about 100 degrees. 
From experience with French and English Spawn we find there is an 
important difference between tkem. If the manure in the bed is in proper 
condition, the French Spawn will take hold and grow fully as well as the 
English; but if the bed is not in the right state, it will often rot. The 
bnghsh Spawn, on the contrary, after starting a little will remain in a 
comparatively dormant state for a long time without losing vitality. 
Enerlish,— Per lb. 30c. 
French.— Per lb. 45c. 
MUSTARD. 
Sow in April thickly in rows and cut when two inches high For use 
m winter it may be sown in boxes, greenhouses or frames. 
jl^Black or Brown.— More pungent than the white. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, 
^White^^ Yellow.— Desirable for salads and flavoring. Pkt. Sc., oz. 
immense bunches. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 2Sc., lb. $1.00. 
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ISLOt^THEl^fl OnoWH SEEDS. 
It will pay you to use thorn. 
Thoy are earlier and hardier. . 
They are unequaled in productiveness. 
May's Seeds are thoroughly tested. 
Plant them and insure yourself a big crop. 
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