Vegetable Seed Specialties 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
Ailsa Craig Onion 
Watermelon-“Tom watson” 
Tom Watson produces Melons IS to 24 inches long by 10 to 12 
inches in diameter, and weighing from 50 to 00 pounds; the dark green 
rind is tough but thin and easily withstands shipment to far distant 
markets. The deep red flesh extends to within three-quarters of an 
inch of the green rind, is crisp, melting and of finest flavor. Pkt. 10c. 
oz. 20c., 34 lb. 50c. 
Onion —Ailsa Craig 
The skin is a pale straw color, and oval in shape. Excellent for 
exhibition purposes. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c. 
Parsley —Elliott’s Emerald Evergreen 
Distinct, handsome bright green, finely cut and very curled, moss 
like leaves. Plant of dwarf habit, productive and unsurpassed for either 
private use or marketing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. 
Elliott’s Emerald Evergreen Parsley 
Radish —Icicle 
— Improved Strain 
Exceptionally well named on account of its long thin root which is 
almost transparent. Adapted for forcing, and especially for Summer 
outdoor sowing; the top is very short. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c. 
Spinach 
—Bloomsdale — Improved Strain 
The most popular Savoy-leaved Spinach grown. Our improved strain 
is a large yielder and perfect in form of leaf, etc.; excellent for sowing 
under glass, also for early Spring and Fall use outdoors. Oz. 10c., 34 
lb. 15c., lb. 40c. 
Long Season Spinach 
The leaves are a rich dark green color, very thick, crumpled and of 
splendid quality. The name "Long Season” is well chosen, as this 
Spinach will continue growing through Spring, Summer and A\ inter. 
Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 35c. 
Storm King Oats 
Witloof Chicory 
Esteemed as a salad plant. Spring-sown seeds produce long Parsnip- 
like roots by Fall, when they are taken up, the leaves cut off and the 
roots then trenched and covered with soil eight inches over the crowns. 
Over this is placed a two-foot layer of fresh manure, which induces a new 
growth of blanched leaves, folded in the form of Cos Lettuce. These 
arc removed as required during the Winter, and eaten raw as salad. 
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c. 
Storm King Oats 
This new variety is one of the heaviest, handsomest and most pro¬ 
ductive Oats grown. It is suitable for all kinds of soil; of robust and 
vigorous constitution, and an immense cropper. The kernels are pure 
white and of immense size. Bus. $2.50. 
