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Early Dwarf Erfurt—(true) —Justly popu¬ 
lar everywhere for extra earliness, and one of the 
best; large compact heads. Per pkt., 10 cts.; % 
oz., 75 cts.; oz., $1.25; % lb., $4.00. 
Early Paris —Early and fine, short stalk, 
white. Price per pkt., 10 cts.; % oz., 50 cts. 
CELERY. 
WHITE PLUME CELERY. 
White Plume —A new variety specially adapted 
for cultivation by amateurs, as its inner stalks and 
leaves are naturally white and do not require 
blanching by the old process of high banking. By 
simply tying up the stalks and drawing up the soil 
with the hoe, the work of blanching is complete. 
It is ornamental, tender, crisp and of good flavor. 
Price per pkt., 5 cts.; % oz., 15 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Golden Heart — This is a very solid dwarf variety 
and an excellent keeper. In habit of growth it is 
sturdy, and much resembles the half-dwarf white 
variety. It is a most popular sort with our Phila¬ 
delphia market gardeners. Keeps well during the 
winter. When blanched, the heart, which is large 
and full, is of a waxy, golden yellow, rendering it 
very striking and showy. One of the best likewise 
for private use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Crawford’s Half Dwarf—A new and extra 
fine variety; extensively grown by market garden¬ 
ers; intermediate between the dwarf and large 
sorts; of a rich, nutty color, vigorous growth. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
CARROTS. 
In comparing my prices please remember that / send 
the Seeds Postpaid, by Mail. If ordered by express 
or freight , at purchasers expense , S cents per pound 
may be deducted frem prices quoted. 
Danvers — A new variety. It is of medium 
length, rich, dark orange color, very smooth and 
handsome, easily dug. Yields an immense bulk 
with the shortest length of root. Is is a first-class 
carrot for any soil. The seed I offer is from care¬ 
fully selected stock. Price per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; %Tb., 30 els., pound, $1.00. 
Improved Long Orange—This is one of the 
best late, deep orange-colored varieties for general 
culture as well as the garden ; preferred by dairy¬ 
men for stock. Price per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 
}£ lb., 25 cts.; pound, 90 cts. 
Coreless Long Red — A beautiful variety, 
growing twelve to sixteen inches long and two to 
three inches in diameter; stump-rooted, of perfect 
orm, very rich color, and excellent quality. For 
rivate table use and for market this is one of the 
est long carrots. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }£ 
lb., 40 cts. 
Large White Belgian —This attains the larg¬ 
est size, and will yield more in bulk than any sort 
grown. The root is thick and long, growing from 
one-quarter to one-third of its* length above the 
surface. The flesh is of a light green or bronze 
color above the soil, while that portion growing 
under the ground is a yellowish white. In heavy 
cropping it rivals the mangel wurzel, and, owing 
to its growth partly above the ground, the crop can 
be pulled by hand, if a furrow is plowed close to 
the side of the row to loosen the soil. It produces 
a large crop of leaves, which make an excellent 
soiling food if fed when the crop is harvested. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; per lb., 65 
cts. By express, at expense of purchaser, 5 lbs. or 
more at 50 cts. per lb. 
OX-HEART CARROT. 
Ox-Heart, or Guerande —This new Carrot 
comes from France and is a decided advance in 
shape, as shown in the illustration. It is inter¬ 
mediate in length, between the half long varieties 
(such as Danvers) and the Short Horn Carrot, but 
much thicker than the latter, attaining at the top 
from three to four inches in diameter. It is of 
very fine quality for table use. Per pkt., 5 cts.;. 
oz., 15 cts.; }£ lb., 45 cts.; per lb., $1.40. 
SUGAR CORN. 
Sugar Corn is one of my leading specialties in 
the seed trade and I grow large quantities of some 
of the best varieties for seed purposes. My custo¬ 
mers can depend upon the best in the market and 
that which will be sure to vegetate, as I take 
especial care in drying and curing. Sugar Corn, 
as a general thing, should not be planted until 
ground is warm and weather settled, as it is very 
susceptible of cold and is more liable to rot in the 
ground than common field corn. 
Prices quoted are by mail postpaid. If wanted 
by freight or express, deduct 10 cts. per quart from 
prices. 
Potter’s Superb (see novelties)—One packet 
free to every person ordering any seeds from this 
catalogue in 1890. The handsomest Sweet Corn in 
cultivation and j^ou ought to have it. None will be 
sold at any price this year. 
Early Conqueror (see specialties). 
Early Orange —Presenting to the public this 
new and distinct variety after a thorough trial, I 
pronounce it one of the most valuable of all recent 
introductions for family use. With the exception 
of the New Cory, it is the earliest variety I have 
ever grown. It grows vigorously, producing two 
to three good ears to a stalk. The seed, when dry, 
is of a beautiful golden color, hence its name de¬ 
rived. Try it. Pkt., 5 cts,; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts. 
Marblehead Early —Extra early, maturing in 
seventy days, while roasting ears have been picked 
in sixtv-one days from time of planting. Stalks 
