NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS 
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PUMPKINS. 
Culture.— May be planted in the middle of spring among the Indian 
com, or in the field or garden, in hills eight or ten feet apart each way, 
four seeds in a hilt ; in other respects they are cultivated in the same man- 
ner as Melons and Cucumbers. Avoid planting them near other vines. 
Cashaw. — This is a great favor- 
ite in the Southern States. Skin 
white, striped and mottled with 
green. Flesh golden yellow, excel- 
lent flavor. Pkt. Sc., 02. lOc, H 
lb. l>5c., lb. 70c. 
Connecticut Field. — Very pro- 
ductive; largely grown for ieed- 
ing stock. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. , ^, lb. 
20c., lb. 40c. 
Largre Cheese. — The best variety 
for cooking purposes ; excellent fla- 
vor and thick vellow flesh. Pkt. 
5c., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 15c., lb. 4-5c. 
Mammoth Tours.— Very pro- 
ductive and of enormous size. Flesh 
thick and sugary; flne for table 
use. Pkt. 5c., 02. lOc, 14 lb. 30c., 
lb. 90c. 
CONNECTICUT FIELD. 
Negro. — Although an old kind, it is one of the best for "pumpkin pie*' 
se. The skin is a very dark green, almost black ; flesh a rich orange 
L-olor; a good keeper. Pkt. 5c,, oz. lOc, 14 lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 
Tennessee Sweet Potato. — There is no pumpkin in cultivation that 
iias given such good satisfaction in all sections as this variety. Aithough 
-omparativelj' new it has become a universal favorite. When cooked it 
lias the appearance of a sweet potato, hut is of finer flavor, and for pies, 
:lc.. it has no equal. Flesh thick, creamv white and very fine grained. 
Hardy and productive Pkt. oc.,X>z. 10c.', V^lh. 25c., lb. 90c. 
Jonathan. — A new va- 
riety that has given per- 
"ect satisfaction. Is a 
splendid keeper and one 
jf the best for cooking 
;)urposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
lOc., 14 lb. 25c., lb. 90. 
duaker Pie. — Oval 
Oiapc. and tapers toward 
ither end. Vines vigor- 
>us, very productive, 
•ine flavor and makes the 
»estof " Pumpkin Pics." 
'kt. 5c.. oz. lOe., V4 llJ- 
:CiC., lb. 90e. 
SEammoth Bed Stam- 
'68. — A fine variety ro-i 
f u tl y i n t rod need frtj m ' 
^rancc. and one tliathas 
iven the best of satis- 
"action ; smooth surface 
Mid of a bright glossy red 
olor. Meat thick ' atul 
ich. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15e., 
i lb. 30e., lb. $1.00. 
Sugar.— Very prolific, fine grain and sweet. Good for table, or feeding 
to stock. Pkt. 5e., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 2()c.. lb GOc. 
PARSLEY. 
Culture. — A rich and tolcralilv dcei) soil is best for this crop. Soalc 
the seeds a few hours in tepid water, and sowcarlv in the spring, in drills 
a foot apart. Thin out the plants to three or four inches apart. A single 
row forms a very good edKinjf for beds or walks. The seed germinates 
very slowly, and sometimes two or three weeks will elapse before the 
Jlants make their appearance. It often fails entirely in dry weather. To 
have parsiely green dtiriiig winter, remove some plants into a light cellar, 
Tnd treat them as in open culture in autumn. 
This beautiful little pl.ant is a desideratum with all good cooks for fla- 
voring soups, stews, gravies, etc.. and is very pretty for garnishing 
ilishes. It also makes handsome edging to walks of vegetable gardens 
with its delicately curved and dense growing leaves. 
Fern Leaved. — A most valuable plant, both for table decoration and 
mixed with dwarf ornamental foliage plants in the flower garden Pkt 
Sc., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 2.5c., lb. .S3c. 
Champion IVCoss Curled. — A very select stock ; leaves are beautifully 
curled and crimped. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 25c., lb. 85. 
Hamburg:. — A flcslij- rooted sort ; 
I'kt. 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c., lb. 85c. 
MAMMOTH KliD liTAMPES. 
roots are used for flavoring soups. 
Plain Parsley. — Hardier, and the leaves are longer and of a darker 
Kreen than the Curled ; better flavored for seasoning: v.aluable for feed- 
ig sheep. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOe., Vi lb. 20c., lb. 60e. 
Extra Curled.— Dwarf and tender; leaves beautifully crimped and 
curled ; very fine for garnishing. Pkt. 5c., oz. lOe., Vi lb. "2Sc., lb. 83e. 
PEPPER. 
Culture.— Sow the seeds early under glass, or in the open ground dur- 
ing warm weather; transplant when three inches high. ^ 
.<*oldeu ftueen.— The best varietj- in cultivation. Thcv grow from 
eight to ten inches in length, and are th« handsomest and most product- 
ive of all the Peppers. Color a bright golden vellow, and very mild in 
navor, so that it can be sliced and eaten with salt and vinegar, like to- 
inatoes and cucumbers. An excellent pepper, and one that is taking the 
'tad. Pitt. Sc., oz. 35e., H lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Small Chili.— 
Bright red, the best 
variety for pepper 
sauce. Pkt. .'>c., oz. 
25c., Vilb. 75c., lb. 
$2.30. 
G-olden Dawn. — 
A new variety, re- 
sembling the Large 
Bell in shape, but 
more delicate in fla- 
vor, and the color 
is a rich golden 3'el- 
low. Pkt. Sc., "oz. 
25c., Vi lb. 75c., lb. 
$2.50. 
Long: Red Cay- 
enne. — A long, slim 
pod, rather pointed, 
and when ripe of a 
bright red color. 
Extremely strong 
and pungent, and is 
the sort used for 
commercial pur- 
poses. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
35c., Vl lb. 73c., lb. 
$2.50. 
Sweet Mountain . 
— An early variety 
of mild flavor, and 
a favorite sort, both 
for pickling and for 
use in the natural state. 
GOLDEN DAWN. 
Pkt. 5c.,oz.25c.,V4 lb. 7Bc., lb. $2.50. 
Liarg:e Bell, or Bull Nose.— Very large 
glossy red; one of the best. Pkt. Sc., oz. 
25c., i/i lb. 75c., lb. $2.30. 
Ruby Kins'. — An exceedingly hand- 
some variety of enormous size, often meas- 
uring six inches in length and from 9 to 
12 inches in circumference. Unlike other 
kinds, as the flavor is very mild, and it 
can be sliced and eaten with salt and vin- 
egar like tomatoes and cucumbers, it is 
also often used as a salad. Excellent 
keeper, and one of the best market va- 
ieties grown. Pkt. 5c., oz., 25c., Vi lb. 
Sc., lb. $2.30. 
Red Cluster. — As the name indi- 
cates, it grows in bunches at the end 
of each branch. The thin peppers are 
of a brilliant coral red color and very 
hot in flavor. Per pkt, 5c., oz. 30c., 
Vi lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
LONG RED CAYENNE. 
Cardinal. — A new and distinct va- 
riety, growing from six to seven I 
inches in length, broad at the top 
and tapering to a point. Color a bril- 
liant red. Flesh, thick and sweet. 
Pkt. 5c., oz., 23e., V4 lb. 75e., lb. 
$2.50. 
Prooopp's Giant.— This is indeed the 
STammoth among the I'eppers. Many 
specimens have measured eight and 
nine inches in length and over three 
inches thick at the top. Thcv are of a 
bright scarlet color, flesh thick, crisp 
and sharp. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 35c., Vi lb 
$1.00, lb. $3.50. 
Celestial. — A new and valuable va- 
riety introduced from China. The pep- 
pers are a delicate yellow color until al- 
most ripe and then change to an in- i'Rocoi'i''s giant 
tense |carlet. Fine quality and a very sharp flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30e., 
"5°'' Vitb*7S^ ™^|'i^'g'''^-''"'P'-'<' P<^PPer, fine for pickles. Pkt. Sc., oz. 
PARSNIPS. 
Culture.— Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in 
rich soil in drills eighteen inches apart. Thin to six oreight inches in the 
rows. Hoe and cultivate often to keep down the weeds. 
Large White Sug-ar.— A splendid sort, excellent flavor, tender and 
sugary. One of the best varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., V4 lb. 20c., lb. 60c. 
Student.— A half long variety of fine flavor. Pkt. Sc., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 
25c,, lb. 75c. '* 
Hollow Crown.— Roots oblong, ending somewhat abruptly, with a 
small tap root; grows mostly below the surface; has a very" smooth 
clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cavity 
on the top or crown of the root. Pkt. Sc., oz. lOc, Vi lb. 20e., lb. 60c. 
New Maltese.— Long, smooth and white ; fine flavor. Pkt. 5e oz 
10c. , 14 lb. 20e., lb. 65c. '' 
Mag:nxun Bouum.— (See Specialties for prices and description.) 
