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NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS AND PLANTS 
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Pkt. 5e., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c 
SALSIFY, OR 
VEGETABLE 
OYSTER. 
Oultare. — Sow as early 
as the ground can be worked 
inspring, in drills twelve 
incnes apart, one inch deep, 
and thin out to six inches 
in a row. Keep them free 
from weeds. Cnlivate the 
same as for carrots and 
parsnips. A part of the 
crop may be left in the 
ground until spring, when 
it -will be found fresh and 
plump. The roots are cut 
mto pieces half an inch 
long, boiled until tender, 
and then served with drawn 
butter, in which way it is a 
deliciojis Tcgetable. Thev 
are also mashed and baked 
like parsni(>s, and have a 
sweet aKreeable flavor. 
Mashed and fried the flavor 
is much like that of the 
oyster, hence the common 
name of i he plant, "Vege- 
table Oy?ter." 
Long' White.- 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. — A large and superior 
variety. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 20o., 14 lb. oOc, lb. $1.50. 
TOMATOES. 
CuHu/e.— Sow in hot-bed in earlj- spring;, or the seed 
may be sown in shallow boxes and placed in a window, 
where one does not wish to have the trouble of making a 
hot-bf.-d. Transplant to the open ground when all danger 
of frost is past, setting the plants three or four feet apart 
each way. Some support should be provided for the vines 
to keep the fruit from touching the ground ; bntsh, hay, or anj-thing of 
the sort, will answer the purpose, or they may be tied to stakes. Fruit 
may be had several weeks earlier by sowing th« seed quite early and trans- 
planting to small pots ; when these are filled with roots, shift to a larger 
size, and transplant to open ground when weather is warm and settled, 
shading from sun for a day or two. As the roots are not disturbed in 
taking plants from the pots, the plants snfTer no check, but grow right on. 
Mansfield Mammoth Tree. — See back cover. 
May's Volunteer. — This Tomato has been procured by crossing Trophy 
and Canada Victor, and the result of that crossing with Perfection, com- 
bining their good qualities without retaining anv of their objectionable 
features. Large size, averaging six to ten ounces; round, very smooth 
and perfect in form. Color bright red. No core, very early, and when first 
fruiting ripening more abundantly than any other sort, a great ad- 
vantage to market gardeners. Quality very superior for table use and 
ning. IJnormousIy productive, ripening well to the stem. Take it altogether, 
near perfection as a tomato can well be. Experts who have tested it the two 
past seasons pronounce it the best yet. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 30c., Vi lb. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
■»Q<>lden Clueen Tomato. — A real good yellow sort of first quality. It is solid, 
very smooth, free from ridges, large in size, ripens up early, and is a very hand- 
some sort, in fact by far the most beautiful yellow variety ever sent out. The 
larger and riper fruits are frequently tinged with red at the blossom end. Kone are better 
for preserving or slicing; the handsome golden yellow slices make a beautiful contrast in 
a dish with red tomatoes. ^ Pkt. 10c.. oz. 25c., Vt lb. 85c.. lb. $3.00. 
Pear Shaped Yellow.— A good pickling sort. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c., 14 lb. 85c. 
Peach.— A new and odd variety in the tomato line, which resembles the peach in 
size, shai>e and color; flavor fine, and very attractive in appearance. For exhibition 
purposes it has no equal. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 4.5c. 
Lorillard Tomato. — A new and early variety of great merit. It is undoubt- 
edly tne best tomato for forcing under glass that has ever been produced. Also 
good for outdoor growing. Flesh solid, flavor fine, and very prolific. Su- 
perior io any known large tomato. For canning, perfect. An excellent ship- 
per, and one of the best for market gardeners. No order is complete without a 
packet of Lorillard Tomato. Pkt. 10c., oz. 30c., 14 lb. 80c., lb $a 75. 
Extra Early Red.— The best extra earlv variety. Tomatoes are of large 
size, bright red and very solid. A vigorous grower and very jjroductive. 
Choice selected seed. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25e., Vi lb. O.nc., lb. $2.25. 
Canada Victor. — A very handsome early variety, of large size and fine flavor 
Very hard} . Pkt. .5c., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Livingston's Perfection. — One of the finest varieties ever introducetl. A re- 
markable keeper and shipper. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Livingston's Favorite.— A splendid varietv. Blood-red color, smooth, solid; 
hasfew seeds, and is a heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c.,oz. 20c., Vi lb.60e., lb. $2.00. 
Paragron.- Medium size, color bright, glossy crimson, fine flesh and excel- 
lent quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., V4, lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Cardinal. — Color brilliant cardinal red when ripe, appearing as varnished ; 
flesh of almost as bright a color. In shape, almost rotmd, solid, and with very 
few seeds. Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 75c., lb. $2.25. 
Trophy.— Well known as one of the best. Vines of medium size, but produc- 
ing compact clusters of fruit in immense quantities. Fruit large, smooth, of 
bright red color; solid, and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., V* lb. 60., lb. 
Acme.- This tomato is one of the earliest and handsomest varieties ever 
introduced. 'I'hc fruit is of medium size, perfectly smooth, and regular in shape, 
very soliil nud a great bearer. Color, quite 'distinct, being crimson with a 
pinkish tinge. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Vi lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
Scovill's Hybrid. — A splendid new, earlj- variety of superior merit. Color, 
bright red. flesh solid, and of choice flavor. Rijiens perfectly to the stem with- 
out showing any signs of rot. One of the best of the new sorts. Pkt. 10c , oz 
25c., Vi ll>. 75c., lb. $2.50. 
Livingston's Beauty.— Smooth, crimson, flesh thick and solid ; ripens 
about the same time as the Acme, and grows in clusters. An excellent keeper 
and a good shipper. Vines are strong, vigorous, and very 
productive A standard variety. Pkt. 5e., oz. 20c., 14 lb. OOc^. 
lb. $2.00. 
Conqueror. — A very early sort, with medium-sized fruit of 
the finest flavor. This variety should be more generally cul- 
tivated. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20e.. 14 lb. OOc, lb. $2.25. 
May's Improved Dwarf Champion Tomato.— A new and 
valuable variety, entirely different from all other sorts in 
style of growth, being very dwarf and comi)act, standing up 
straight, with thick, short-jointed stems, and on this account 
it is very valuable, as it can be planted exceedingly close and 
still leave plentyroom to gather the fruit. An Extra Early 
sort, and therefore valu- 
able to the market gar- 
deners, as the first to- 
matoes in the market al- 
ways command the 
highest price. The fruit 
is of a imrplish pink 
color, round and 
smooth, greatly resem- 
bling the Acme: flesh 
very solid, and of the 
finest quality. Pkt. 
lOc, oz. 30c.,i4 lb. 75c., 
lb. $2.75. 
Red Plum. — Small, 
round, red variety. .\n 
excellent sort for pick- 
ling. Pkt. lOc, oz. 25c., 
Vi lb. 85c. 
Red Pear. — Fruit 
pear shaped, handsome 
and solid. Good for 
pickling. Pkt. lOc, oz. 
25c., V4 lb. 85e. 
