CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE NOVELTIES. 
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COLUMBIA BEET. 
The originator says : “ The handsome appearance of this dis¬ 
tinct new Beet is well represented in the illustration herewith. 
The roots are of a neat turnip shape, with smooth skin and deep 
blood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It is ready to use very 
early , growing as quickly as does the Egyptian , while it does 
not become coarse and stringy as does that variety when of 
large size. Compared with such famous sorts as Edmands ’ and 
Eclipse , the Columbia has proved earlier than either , and even 
better in quality than these two really first-class varieties. In 
habit of growth, it is remarkably thoroughbred , the foliage being 
small, neat, and of a rich, bronze color. We have received 
many voluntary letters from our customers, all of whom have 
been most enthusiastic in praise of The Columbia Beet, both 
as an early and main-crop variety. We are sure that market- 
gardeners will find it a splendid variety, while its fine flavor as 
a table beet will delight all private planters.” Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
ounce, 10 cts.; pound, 75 cts. 
The seeds proved to be 
all you claitned for them. 
The Beans and Tomatoes 
-ivere remarkable. 
Mrs. G. W. E., 
Kingston Plains, 
N. H. 
TRIUMPH CELERY. 
Two years’ growth for the markartas decided the “ Triumph” to be the 
finest variety of Celery ever groFor solidity, crispness, and fine nutty 
flavor, it has no equal. It is *ery brittle, good size and creamy white in 
color. Its remarkable keepia£quality is its most valuable recommendation — 
it can be kept as far in tiff spring as April and May. It is also the most 
economical, ev^lw partipIC can be eaten. 
For market gJ^Mreners for late use the “Triumph” is the triumph of all 
Celeries and the most profitable. Per pkt., 10 cts. ; ounce, 75 cts. ; 54 pound, 
$2.00. 
NEW ROSE CELERY. 
There is, we know, a general dislike to all Celery that 
has any red shade of color, but as quality is and should be 
the first consideration, we have confidence in recommending 
this sort to the special attention of our customers. The color 
is, as the name implies, a delicate shade of rose, the quality 
(and comparisons have been made by disinterested authori¬ 
ties) is ahead of any other variety in cultivation, being fine, 
mild-flavored, solid, crisp, and entirely free from stringiness. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 25 cents; pound, $3.50. 
PARIS GOLDEN CELERY. 
(Self-Blanching.) 
We have on hand a stock of this seed that was grown es¬ 
pecially for us by the originators in France , season of 1893. 
We planted, and proved its character in our trial grounds at 
Montvale last summer. The crop raised by us from this 
seed was almost entirely pure and true to type , and we feel 
that it will give perfect satisfaction to those who plant it this 
spring. Our test for vitality made last December showed a 
•growth of 85% which is really all that could be desired. We 
recommend this seed with much pleasure. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
ounce, 35 cts.; 54 pound, $1.00. 
GIANT PASCAL CELERY. 
This, the best keeping, best flavored, and heaviest cropper, 
is a sport from the Golden Self-Blanching Celery; it couples 
with all the meritorious features of that variety greater size 
and better keeping qualities. The stalks are very large, 
thick, solid, crisp, and of a rich, nutty flavor, entirely free 
from an v trace of bitterness. Per pkt., 10 cts.; ounce, 35 cts.; 
54 pound, $1.00. 
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