TO THE VEGETABLE-GARDEN. 
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of excellent flavor. They are borne in large, compact clusters, from ten to twenty each, 
possessing the valuable quality of ripening up together; so that the larger part of the 
crop comes to perfection when they command the highest price in the market. Per 
oz.,40 eta.6 
Early York. One of the very earliest varieties; of good size, productive, and excellent flavor. 
Per oz.,40 eta.5 
Large Smooth Red. Fruit somewhat flattened, inclining to globular in its general outline; 
medium size; skin deep rich crimson; flesh bright pink or rose-color; one of the best 
for general cultivation. Per oz., 30 cts..5 
Cook’s Favorite. A comparatively new variety; medium size, oval form, fair skin, deep 
crimson, very productive, and excellent flavor; one of the best for general cultivation. 
Per oz.,40 eta. 5 
Tilden’s. Large, roundish, or roundish-oval in shape; skin smooth, glossy, and of a brigbt-red 
color; flesh remarkably solid. Ripens early, bears abundantly, keeps a longer time 
after being gathered, and bears carriage better, than any other variety. Five hundred 
bushels were produced on an acre by Mr. Tilden. Per oz., 40 cts..5 
Lester’s Perfected. Regular form; large size; pinkish red; flesh firm and well-flavored. 
Per oz., 40 cts. ..5 
Maupay’s Superior. Fruit, of a beautiful deep-red color. In form round, slightly flattened, 
and without a crease or wrinkle. It is of a medium size, and the flesh solid; ripens 
with the Tilden. Per oz., 50 cts.10 
Large Yellow. A sub-variety of the Large Red, with a clear, semi-transparent, yellow skin 
and yellow flesh. Per oz., 40 cts . 5 
Mammoth Chihuahua. Very large. Often weighing from one to two pounds. Per oz., 
50 cts. . 10 
French Tree (Tomato de Laye). A new French variety, growing erect, in tree form; 
very ornamental. Fruit very solid, and of finest quality .. .10 
Red Plum. Remarkable for its symmetry and for its uniform size. It is hardy and produc¬ 
tive ; used principally for preserving and pickles. Per oz., 40 cts . 5 
Yellow Plum. Similar to above, except in color, which is bright yellow. Per oz., 40 cts. . 5 
Pear-shaped. A small, red, pyriform or pear-shaped variety ; fine for preserving. Per oz., 
40 cts . 5 
Cherry. A small variety, growing in clusters. Per oz., 50 cts . 5 
Grape. A quite small red variety, growing in long clusters, like grapes, and useful for pre¬ 
serving . 25 
Strawberry or Ground Cherry (l’hysalis Edulis). This is a distinct species; the fruit 
grown in a husk. It is remarkably productive, and is a very agreeable flavored fruit, 
and will keep in the husks all winter; excellent for preserves. Per oz., 60 cts. . . .10 
TURNIP (Brassica Rapa). 
German, Steckrube. — French, Navet. — Spanish, Ndbo comun. 
This is a wholesome and useful plant, both for man and beast, and highly deserving of culti¬ 
vation. It has become in some countries an extensive field-crop. 
Culture. — All the sorts are propagated by seeds, which should be sown where the plants 
are to remain, as they do not generally succeed well when transplanted. Sow as early as the 
ground will allow, in drills fourteen inches apart and half an inch in depth. The young plants 
should be thinned to five or six inches asunder. When the bottoms begin to enlarge, remove 
the earth gently to the depth of an inch and a half, and apply w'ood-ashes. The sowing for the 
winter’s supply is made in August. One thing must be observed, — to have the ground always 
fresh-dug before sowing. Turnips must be harvested before severe freezing-weather; for, 
though comparatively very hardy, few of the varieties will survive the winters of the Northern 
States in the open ground. Cut the leaves off to about half an inch from the bulb, and store the 
roots in a cool cellar. The market-growers in the vicinity of Boston usually wash their Turnips 
as soon as dug in the fall, barrel them up, and keep in a cold cellar free from frost. They keep 
sound during winter, and open as bright aud fresh as when first put in. Two pounds of seed 
are sufficient for an acre. 
Early White Six-Weeks. Pure white, very early ; handsome-shaped, mousetail root. Se¬ 
lected stock. Per oz., 10 cts .5 
Early White Flat Dutch, or Spring Turnip. Size medium; of quick growth, juicy,and 
of excellent quality; may be used either in spring or fall. Per oz., 10 cts. ... 6 
Early Snowball. Fine, white, round, smooth, and handsome; tender and sugary. Per oz., 
10 cts. .. 6 
White-Top Strap-leaved. A standard variety of the flat Turnips; good marketable size; 
pure white, small top, with but few strap-shaped leaves; a very popular sort. Per oz., 
10 cts .6 
Purple-Top Strap-leaved. This variety has the form and character of the White-top Strap- 
leaf, except in color. These two kinds are the best for fall-sowing, and for all garden- 
culture, where they may be grown fair and free from worms, if not sown too early in the 
fall; flesh fine-grained, and rich and buttery-flavored. Per oz., 10 cts .5 
Yellow Malta. A very symmetrical, small-bulbed, early variety; skin smooth, bright 
orange-yellow; flesh pnle-yellow, fine-grained, and well-flavored. Per oz., 10 cts. . 6 
Early Yellow Finland. A very fine table-turnip; skin and flesh bright yellow; medium 
size, with small, mousetail tap-root; flesh tender, fine grained, and of a sweet, sugary 
flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.10 
Orange Jelly. A superior variety, of quick growth and fine flavor; round; flesh bright yel¬ 
low. Per oz., 10 cts. ....6 
