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C. Reestr, Seedsman and Florist, 
ONIONS—Continued. 
in this immediate vicinity Giant Rocca Onions have been grown to weigh one 
and a hall to one and three-lonrth pounds each Irom our seed sown in the 
Spring. However, if the largest possible size is desired, the smallest bulbs 
should be set out in the Spring of the second season, when they will continue to 
increase in size. Instead of producing seeds, as is the case with American On¬ 
ions. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; one-fourth pound, 60 cents; per 
pound.$2.00. 
Giant Red Rocca.—This mag¬ 
nificent variety of the Gi¬ 
ant Rocca Onion we have 
imported direct from Italy. 
It is of beautiful globe 
shape, as shown in the il¬ 
lustration, skin always 
bright red, white flesh, of 
mild, pleasant, flavor, and 
an excellent keeping Onion. 
Valuable either lor Au¬ 
tumn or Spring sowing. 
It will readily produce On¬ 
ions of one and a hall to 
two pounds weight the flrst 
year from the black seed, 
while it the smaller Onions 
are set out the second year 
much larger weights will 
be attained. Per packet, 
5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; 
one-fourth pound, W cents; 
pound.$2.25. 
Silver White Etna or Extra Early Pearl.—This beautiful new early Italian Onion 
is described by the orignators as follows: “We consider it one of the best va¬ 
rieties, and esteem it higher than all other Onions of the ^ction. It is a little 
later than the Mazarjole, and does not grow quite so large, but its keeping qual¬ 
ities and fine, mild flavor are far superior to the last named sort. We feel sure 
that it will soon be generally liked, and it is well worth being grown largely 
everywhere.” Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; one-fourth pound, 60 cents; 
pound.$2.50. 
Giant Yellow Rocca.—Of all the magnificent Italian Onions now in cultivation, 
none are more popular than the Giant Rocca. The variety we now offer Is of the 
same fine quality, and grows equally as large as the Red Rocca, which it resem¬ 
bles in every respect, except that the skin is of a beautiful rich yellow color, 
making it one of the handsomest Onions we know of. Per packet, 5 cents; 
ounce. 20 cents; fourth pound, 75 cents; pound.$2.50. 
Red Mammoth Tripoli, or Bermuda Red.—Similar in shape and size to the Giant 
White Tripoli. Skin thin and of a rich blood-red color, flesh white, fine grained, 
mild and pleasant, of quick growth, and specimens have been exhibited weigh¬ 
ing two and a half pounds each. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents; fourth 
pound, 60 cents; pound.$2.00. 
OKRA—Gombo. 
The young green capsules of this plant are used in soups, stews, etc., to which 
they impart a rich flavor. Sow in rich ground, about the middle of May, in hills or 
drills three feet apart. Thin to three plants to the hill, or ten inches apart in drills. 
Plant the seed thickly, about an inch deep, the young pods can be gathered and 
dried lor Winter use. One ounce will plant one hundred hills. 
Okra, Dwarf Green.—Prolific, early, long podded and productive. Per packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 10 cents; one-fourth pound, 25 cents; per pound. 75 cents. 
Long Green.—Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents: one-fourth pound, 25 cents; per 
pound . 75 cents. 
PARSLEY. 
Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow early in April, in rows one foot apart 
and half an inch deep. The seed is very slow to germinate, sometimes taking from 
three to four weeks. Thin out to stand six inches apart in the rows. Soak the seed 
in warm water, and sow when it swells. For Winter use, protect in a frame or light 
cellar. One ounce will sow one hundred and forty feet of drill. 
Parsley, Extra Cnrled Dwarf.—This is a most beautiful variety. The moss-like 
leaves are finely crimped and curled. For garnishing, no variety is more attrac¬ 
tive. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 10 cents, fourth pound, 30 cents, pound, $1.00. 
New Fern-leaved.—This is a greatly Improved type of this useful class of herb. It 
is most exquisite in form and color—invaluable as a garnishing plant, and suited 
for mixing with dwarf ornamental-foliaged plants in the flower garden, and also 
for table decoration. Per packet, 6 cents, ounce, 10 cents, one-fourth pound, 30 
cents, pound...$1.00. 
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PARSNIPS. 
Improved Guernsey Parsnip, 
Sow in April, in drills fifteen Inches apart and 
half an inch deep, in rich, well-manured ground, 
well dug. Cultivate similar to Carrots. The roots 
improve by leaving in the ground over Winter, se¬ 
curing enough in pits or in the cellar for Immediate 
use. Valuable for feeding stock as well as lor taole 
use. One ounce will sow about two hundred feet of 
drill; five pounds will sow one acre. 
My prices include cost of postage. If ordered 
by express, deduct 16 cents per pound. 
Parsnip, Improved Guernsey.—A new variety of 
great value. The roots do not grow so long as 
the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter 
and more easily gathered. It is a very heavy 
cropper. The roots are very smooth; the flesh 
is fine grained and of most excellent quality. 
Per packet, 6 cents, ounce, 10 cents, one-fourth 
pound, 25 cents, pound.75 cents. 
Long Hollow Crown.—A great cropper, tender, 
sugary, and considered the best for general cul¬ 
tivation. Parsnips are improved by remaining 
in the ground, exposed to frost during Winter, 
and are nutritious food lor animals as well as 
lor man. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 10 cents, 
one-fourth pound, 20 cents, pound... .60 cents. 
PEPPER. 
Sow in hot-beds in March, or in a warm, sheltered border early in May; transplant 
in rich, mellow ground, in rows two and a hall feet apart, and two feet in the rows. 
Hoe frequently. 
Burpee’s Ruby King.—(For illustration and description of this splendid new Pepper 
see Novelties.) Per packet, 10 cents, ounce. 35 cents. 
Nejv Cranberry.—Fruit resembles the Cranberry in appearance. An interesting va¬ 
riety, and one of the best for pickles. Per packet, 10 cents, ounce, 30 cents, one- 
fourth pound, 85 cents, pound.$3.00. 
Golden Dawn.—In shape resembling the pop¬ 
ular Bell or Bull-Nose Pepper. It is of a 
most beautiful golden-yellow color, making 
a very handsome appearance, both in growth 
and on the table. It is very sweet. Even 
the seeds may be handled or eaten without 
detecting the sleghtest fiery flavor. For 
beauty of growth this Pepper is worthy of 
a place in the flower garden, the dwarf, 
bushy plants being completely laden with 
the bright colored fruits. Per packet, 10 
cents, ounce, 30 cents, one-fourth pound, 85 
cents, pound.$3.00. 
nisli Monstrous.—This fine new variety is 
quite distinct from the Monstrous, or Gros- 
sum. It grows to a very large size—single 
Peppers measuring six to eight inches long 
by two to three inches thick. Very sweet 
and fine flavored. Per packet, 5 cents, 
ounce, 25 cents, one-fourth pound, 85 cents, 
pound.$2..50 
Large Bell, or Bull-Nose. - Of large size, very early, of sweet, mild flavor, glossy 
red, rind thick and fleshy. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 25 cents, one-fourth 
pound, 85 cents, pound.$2 50. 
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth.—Similar to Bull-Nose in shape and color, but larger 
and milder. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 25 cent", one-fourth pound, 75 cents 
pound. $2.,50. 
Squash, or Tomato-shaped.—Very productive, and largely u.sed for pickling. Of 
brilliaat coral red. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 25 cents, one-fourth pound, 75 
cents, pound . $2.50. 
Long Bed.—Four Inches in length and an inch or more in diameter, flesh thick and 
pungent. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 20 cents, one-fourth pound.75 cents. 
Long Yellow.—Similar to the above, except in color. Per packet, 5 cents, ounce, 25 
cents, one-fourth pound. i .75 cents. 
Cayenne.—Small, pungent, the Cayenne Pepper of commerce. Per packet, 5 cents, 
ounce, 25 cents, one-fourth pound.65 cents. 
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