ELLIS BBO'THEBS* CATALOGUE. 
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ITenderson*s Bush I/ima, Fit to use from two to three weeks earlier than any other variety of 
the climbing or bush Limas. It grows about eighteen inches high apd produces immense crops of deli* 
cious I..ima Beans, continuing to bear until cut down by frowst. Price, pkt., lo dts.; pint, 20 As. 
Burpee*s Bush Ifima. The only bush form of the true delicious large Lima. Of splendidly 
vigorous, upright, bushy habit of growth, great uniformity and trueness to type, and always bearing the 
delicious large Lima Beans in great abundance. This requires the same season for growth as the large 
pole Lima, and can be grown only where that variety succeeds. Price, pkt., 10 As.; pint, 25 As. 
* ’ Lottfi Yellow Six Weeks, Early, very productive and of excellent quality. Pods are often 
•^^ighteen inches long. Seeds when ripe, yellow or dun color. Price, pkt., 10 As.; pint, 20 As. 
King of Garden. Large pole Lima; a grand Bean, but rather late for northern gardens. 
Price 10 As.; pint, 25 As. 
SWEET CORN. 
Eirst~Crop, Superior to all other very early sorts, larger, earlier and very much sweeter; of dwarf 
habit; kernels white; cars eight-rowed and of good size. The sweetest sort for first crop. This sort is 
similar to “ First of All,” except in quality, which is so much superior in sweetness to that sort that we 
drop it from list. “First-Crop” is the best very early Com wc have ever grown. 
Country Gentleman. The finest of all sweet Corns, retaining its delicate tenderness and flavor 
even when a little old. For private family use, where quality is of the first consideration, it has no equal. 
The ears of good size, and are produced in great abundance, the avenige is three ears to a stalk, great 
depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whiteness. But the great merit is its delicious quality. 
Cory. A standard extra early sort; good for home use and extra for market. 
Early Shaker. Fine to follow “Cory;” very sweet; good for home or market. 
Black Mexican. Medium early; good to follow “ Shaker;” one of the sweetest. 
Evergreen. The best late sort; large, sweet and fine. 
SQUaitfuizi. One of the sweetest varieties, and is largely used for market and canning. It is a 
general favorite, and is wonderfully productive. The variety used almost exclusively at the famous 
Rhode Island clambakes, which is suflicient evidence of its quality. Medium to late. 
Crosby's Early. Early and a great favorite. Rather small ears, but productive and of excellent 
quality. A favorite for family use. 
Price, corn, large packets, 10 As.; pint, 25 As.; quart, 45 As.; prepaid. By express, (not prepaid), 
pint, ic As.; quart, 2< As. 
POP CORN. 
Queen's Golden. The stalks grow six feet high, and the large ears are produced in abundance. 
Its quality and handsome appearance when popped are very noticeable. It pops perfectly white, and a 
single kernel will expand to a diameter of nearly one inch. Price, per pkt., 10 As.; 25 As. per pint. 
White Rice. The most widely known variety; very popular for parching. Selected seed. 
Price, per pkt., 10 As. ; pint, 25 As. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS. 
Holt's Mammoth Sage. Plant of strong growth on rich ground, often attaining a diameter of 
three feet the first season ; leaves which are of immense size, are borne on strong stems ; in quality it is of 
unusual substance and of strong flavor. Give it rich, good culture, and you will be astonished at the large 
quantity of superior Sage which can be cut from a single plant. It rarely flowers, and has never seeded in 
our climate. No seed to offer. Price, plants, 10 As.; three for 25 As. 
Tomato Plants. Dwarf Champion^ Perfectiony Aristocraty MatchUsSy Yellow Plumy Early Bird 
and Fancy. Price, pot plants, 6 As.; 60 As, per doz.; hot-bed plants, 45 As. per doz. 
Pepper Plants. Price 3 As.; 30 As. per doz. 
CauliBower PlantSy Early Snowball. Price, doz., 20 As.; 100, $1.50. 
Celery, White PlumCy Golden Self-Bleachihg, Boston Market, Giant Pascal. Transplanted 
plants. Price, doz., 15 As.; 100, 75 As, 
Asparagus, Columbian Mammoth White (new). Of large size and fine quality. Strong, two- 
year roots. Price, $1.00 per 106. 
Asparagus Roots, Conover's Colossal. Fine 2-year roots. Price, too, $1.00, by express only. 
Cabbage Plants. Early plants before June 10. Price, doz., 15 As,; 100, $1.00. 
Cabbage Plants. Pottler's, Stone Mason, Winningstadt, Premium Flat Dutch, All-Head, 
Savoy. Field grown after June 15. Price, doz., 10 As.; 100, 40 As.; 1,000, $2.00. 
Mint, {^Mentha Veridis). This is the Mint that is so much used for culinary purposes; also known 
in many places as “Spearmint.” Immense quantities now grown under glass to supply the large city 
markets. Price, two for 15 As.; five for 25 As.; doz., 50 As, 
Tarragon. Now appreciated by all who know it for the use of its aromatic leaves in seasoning or 
salads, also for Tarragon vinegar. The foliage, if cut in autumn, can be keptjn a dry state the same as 
other herbs. In the Northern States give some protection during the winter. A teaspoonful of minced 
Tarragon may properly be added to any salad, dressed with oil and vinegar. Price 15 As. 
