Early Jflirtu . Jimher Sugar Cane 
The above variety, largely tested in Minneso¬ 
ta for several fears past, will, from reports re¬ 
ceived, before long prove of great value to our 
northern states. Its saccharine qualities are 
A No. 1, we have ourselves eaten sugar manu¬ 
factured from this cane, and can, therefore, 
speak intelligently. The seed is very nutritious j 
and liked by all kinds of stock; some also being 
of the opinion that it will increase egg produc¬ 
tion in poultry. It is a strong grower, the 
stalks averaging 10 to 12 feet high, standing 
well; consequently, is not easily blown down. 
When planted in Minnesota, from 1st to 10th 
of May, it almost invariably ripens, thus giving 
if properly handled a double crop, namely, 20 
bushels or more of seed, together with 150 gal¬ 
lon of syrup per acre. 
The Country Gentleman for Nov, 18, 1880, 
contains the following from a correspondent, 
S. H. C. Norfolk, Conn. Last year I had 15 
bushels of ears of corn from 14 J rods of ground 
and this year I planted the same piece to 
Amber Cane. I had 273 gallons of the crude juice 
and 40J gallons of No. 1 syrup. I have a Victor 
cane mill, for extracting the juice, and a Eussia 
sheet iron pan to boil it in. The syrup sells 
readily for 70 cents a gallon. The first thirty 
gallons of juice made 31 gallons of syrup, Oct. 
9th. The last 23 gallons of juice made four gal 
Ions of syrup, Oct. 29th. The cane was ripe 
when I cut it.” 
This variety grows and ripens with us as 
readily as common corn and we have no doubt 
the production of syrup and sugar from it will 
soon form a great American industry. 
Seeds of our growth have taken 1st premiums 
at the New York State Fair two years in succes¬ 
sion. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; Jib. 30 cts.; lb. 60 cts. postpaid; 5 
lbs., by express, $2.00. 
JYicollet Big Bern Pea . 
JYew \V*hile Egg Turnip. 
An entirely distinct and new variety, that we 
first saw in the fall of 1877. It belongs to the 
class of quick growing Fall Turnips, and for 
this purpose should be sown in this latiude, 
between July 25, and August 10th. Its shape is 
nearly oval or egg, as its name would indicate, 
flesh very firm and fine grained, thin and per¬ 
fectly smooth skin, and both skin and flesh are 
of snowy whiteness Its flavor is of the very 
best, mild and sweet, making it particularly 
desirable for table use, while its attractive ap¬ 
pearance is certain to make it one of the most 
salable Turnips that can be grown for market. 
10 cts. per pkt.; 20 cts. per ounce. 
Supposed to have had its origin with the gar¬ 
deners of Minneapolis, Minn. The vines are 
about 18 inches in height. The pods are very 
large and full, quality fully equal to the Cham¬ 
pion of England. It is bound to be the leading 
table and market Pea of this country soon as 
known and disseminated. The seed is yet scarce 
and can only be offered in packets. Per pkt. 25c. 
Carter's Dwarf Crimson Celery • 
It is admitted that as a rule the red or crim¬ 
son varieties of celery are not only better flavor¬ 
ed, and more crisp, but hardier and keep better 
during winter, than the white kinds. This is 
one of the best colored varieties we have ever 
seen, having every requisite good quality. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
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