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TO THE VEGETABLE-GARDEN. 
91 
PER PKT. 
sowing the seeds. If the plants are to be removed Into other frames, sow them in pots; if not to 
be removed, sow them in a hill made in the centre of the bed, by placing a barrowful cf soil iu 
It- Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar protection, and surround the beds 
with litter or boards, to protect it from the piercing winds. The seeds vegetate quickly, and 
soon grow into strong plants. During their growth, admit air every day at the back of the 
frame, giving as much light as possible to the young plants. If the soil or plants appear dry, 
give them water in the forenoon which has been kept in the bed during the night, that it may be 
in a warm state. The requisite temperature of the bed at night, from 65° to 75°; day, 75 to 80°. 
Early Russian. This is a new variety; fruit from three to four inches long, generally pro¬ 
duced in pairs; flesh tender, crisp, and fine flavored; comes into use ten days in 
advance of any other. Per oz., 20 cts. 
Early Cluster. A very early Cucumber, producing its fruit in clusters. Length about 
live inches; tender, arid very productive. Per oz., 15 cts. 
Frame. A standard variety; fruit straight, and well formed; flesh tender; early and 
prolific. Per oz., 15 cts. 
le. One of the best table sorts, and greatly prized by market-men on ac- 
its color, which never changes to yellow. The fruit is of full medium 
** White Spine 
count of it , ______ ^ __ ___ 
size, straight and well formed; skin deep green; prickles white; flesh white, tender, 
crispy, and of remarkably fine flavor; very productive, and good for forcing. Per 
oz., 15 cts . 
Long Green Prickly. This is a large-size variety, and somewhat later than the White Spine; 
skin dark green; flesh white, crisp, and tender; hardy and productive; makes good 
pickles. Per oz., 15 cts . 
Extra Long Green Turkey. A distinct variety; when full grown, sometimes measuring 
nearly eighteen inches in length; form long and slender, with but few seeds; flesh 
remarkably firm and crispy ; very productive and excellent. Per oz., 15 cts. 
Boston Pickle. This is the kind used altogether by the Boston fickle Manufacturers, and 
sold under the name of English Gherkins. An early short variety, of good form and very 
productive. Per oz., 15 cts . 
West-1 mlia Gherkin. Used only for pickles. Per oz., 30 cts . 
New-Jersey Hybrid. Very productive; average growth of fruit about twenty inches. Per 
oz., 20 cts.10 
Giant of Arnstadt. Avery long-growing variety. Flesh greenish white, Arm, and crisp; 
flavor good. A German variety, twenty to twenty-four inches in length .... 
Striped Giant. One of the largest varieties; green, with yellow stripes; new and fine . 
Glory of Erfurt. Snow-white. A new and very beautiful long, snow-white cucumber, 
highly recommended for Its fine quality for table use; also a good bearer 
General Grant. A new and superb variety, either for exhibition or the table; perfect in form, 
solid and crisp, and of a most agreeable flavor. Specimens were grown the past season 
thirty inches in length; succeeds well in the open ground .25 
Long Grecian. An excellent variety from Athens; eighteen inches long; a most abundant 
bearer. 15 
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ENGLISH FRAME VARIETIES. 
PER PKT. 
. . .25 
Glory of Erfurt, green . . 
. . .2? 
. . .25 
Lynch’s Star of the Wes*. . 
. . .21 
. . .25 
Sion House Improved . • 
. . .25 
. . .25 
Stilwell’g Matchless . . • 
. . .25 
. . .25 
Lord Kenyon’s Favorite . • 
. . .25 
Berkshire Champion 
Carter’s Champion, selected 
Cuthill's Highland Mary 
Carter’s White Spine 
Manchester Prize . . • , 
DANDELION (Leoxtodon Taraxicum). 
German, Paardebloom. — French, Pisse-cu-lit. — Spanish, Amargon. 
The Dandelion lias long been considered one of the most healthful of spring greens, and is 
now extensively cultivated for our markets. The roots are also used, when dried, roasted, and 
ground, as a substitute for coffee. In either form it is highly recommended. It will thrive in 
any soil; but in rich and well-prepared ground grows much larger, more succulent, and tender. 
Sow in spring in drills made a foot or more apart; thin out the plants to three or four inches, 
and keep well cultivated during the season; cover lightly with 6traw during winter, and early 
the following spring the plants are ready for use. 
Dandelion, common cultivated variety. Per oz., 30 cts. 
New Large-leaved. A new, much-improved sort. Per oz., 50 cts.. 
.10 
.15 
EGG-PLANT (Solanum Melongena). 
German, Cierpflanze .— French, Aubergine. — Spanish, Berengena. 
The Egg-Plant was introduced from Africa. It is generally cultivated, and is becoming 
more so every year. They are cut into thin slices and fried, and have a taste very similar to 
oysters; others use them in stews and soups. 
Culture. — Sow in hotbed early in spring; transplant, when two inches high, into a second 
hotbed; if that is not done, thin to four inches apart; plant out after the weather becomes set¬ 
tled and warm. Where hotbeds are not convenient, a few plants can be started in flower-pots 
or boxes; when planted out, must have a deep, rich soil, and full exposure to the sun. Till and 
hoe same as for Cabbages. 
