Tobacco S Seeds. 
TOBACCO. 
Primus. The earliest sort of all: succeeds well in 
Canada, and is specially adapted for planting far 
north. 10c. pkt., 25c. oz., 80c. X lb. 
Zimmer's Spanish. The earliest and best American- 
Spanisli, and a favorite cigar variety, increasing in 
demand and culture every year. 10 c. pkt., 80c. oz., 
$1.00 X lb. 
Imported Havana. 10c. pkt., 30c. oz., $1.00 % lb. 
Price of any of the following varieties, 10c. pkt., 
25c. oz., 80c. X lb. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf, 
Sterling, 
Granville County Yellow, 
Tuckakoe, 
Gold Leaf, 
Hester, 
Yellow Oronoko, 
Hyco, 
Yellow Pryor, 
White Stem, 
Florida, 
Virginia, 
Kentucky, 
Maryland. 
BIRD SEEDS. 
(Add postage extra, if desired by mail, at the rate of 8 c. lb.) 
HENDERSON’S MIXED BIRD SEED. 
“FANCY . . . 
RECLEANED.” 
Henderson’s 
Mixed Bird 
Seed has be¬ 
come famous 
for it9 supe¬ 
rior quality. 
We use noth¬ 
ing but fresh¬ 
est high-grade 
seed, free from 
mustiness aud 
dust. Our 
blend of seeds 
is particularly 
relished by 
canaries. 10 c. 
lb., $7.00 100 
lbs. 
Canary. Best Sicily.10c. lb., $7.00100 lbs. 
Hemp.10c. lb., $6.00 100 lbs. 
Maw.20c. lb., $16.00 100 lbs. 
Millet. 10 c. lb., $5.00 100 lbs. 
German Rape for Birds...10c. lb., $7.00100lbs. 
Vetches for Pigeons.10c. lb., $6.00 loo lbs. 
Peas “ “ . 6 c. lb., $3.00 100 lbs. 
Golden Jubilee Premiums, p £f e 
Ceeds of sweet, . . . 
° POT AND AIEDICINAL 
HERBS. 
No garden is complete without a few herbs for culi¬ 
nary or medicinal purposes, and care should be taken 
to harvest them properly. This should be done on a 
dry day, just before they come into full bloom, then 
dried quickly and packed closely, entirely excluded 
from the air. Sow in spring in shallow drills, one foot 
apart, and when well up thin out or transplant to a 
proper distance apart. 
Anise. Cultivated principally for garnishing and sea¬ 
soning, like Fennel. 6 c. pkt.. 2<'c. oz. 
Balm. Principally used for making balm tea or balm 
wine. 6 c. pkt., 2 <)c. oz. 
Basil, Sweet. The leaves and tops of the shoots are 
the parts gathered, and are used for highly seasoned 
dishes, as well as in soups, stews ami sauces ; a leaf 
or two are sometimes introduced into salads. 6 c. pkt. 
20 c. oz. 
Bene. Largely grown as a domestic medicine. A 
dozen leaves in a tumbler of water quickly give out a 
mucilaginous substance, which is said to be beneficial 
in cases of dysentery. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Borage. Excellent for bees. The leaves are some¬ 
times used in salads or boiled as spinach ; the spikes 
of flowers are aromatic and can bo used iu cooling 
drinks. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Caraway. The seeds contain an aromatic, volatile oil, 
and are extensively used in confectionery and medi¬ 
cine ; in spring the under leaves are sometimes putin 
soups. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Castor Oil Plant. The seeds yield the Castor oil of 
commerce. 6 c. pkt., 15c. oz. 
Catnip, Regarded as a useful herb, and is also grown 
as a bee food, for which it is said to be valuable. 10 c. 
pkt., 50c. oz. 
Coriander. Cultivated for garnishing, hut more fre¬ 
quently for its seeds, which are quite aromatic aud 
useful for flavoring. 5c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Cumin. The pungent seeds sometimes used as Cara¬ 
way. 5c. pkt., 2 uc. oz. 
Dill. The whole plant is strongly aromatic, and the 
leaves are used in pickles and to give flavor to soups 
aud sauces. 6 c. pkt., 10 c. oz., 25c. ^ lb., 80c. lb. 
Elecampane, Has valuable tonic properties. 5c. 
pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Fennel. The leaves boiled enter into many fish 
sauces, and are beautiful for garnishing; the seeds 
are employed in confectionery and for flavoring 
liquors. 5c. pkt., 10 c. oz., 25c. >4 lb. 
Henbane. Also called Hog Beans, the fruit being 
eaten by them; cultivated chiefly for its medicinal 
properties; the growing plants are supposed to ab¬ 
sorb malaria. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Hop Seed. 25c. pkt., $1.50 oz. 
Horehonnd. Very bitter plant, useful for its tonic 
properties. 5c. pkt., 30c. oz. 
Hyssop. The leafy tops and flowers are gathered and 
dried for making Hyssop Tea for medicinal purposes. 
6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz. 
Lavender. A popular aromatic herb, emitting a de¬ 
lightful perfume. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz., 60c. lb. 
Marjoram, Sweet. Popular for seasoning. 5c. pkt, 
20 c. oz., 60c. X lb. 
Marjoram, Fot. Used for seasoning. 5c.pkt., 20c. oz. 
Opium Poppy. The plant especially grown in the 
East for the production of opium. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 
40c. K lb., $1.25 lb. 
Rosemary. An aromatic herb. The oil distilled 
from the flowers is the chief ingredient in “Eau do 
Cologne.” 5c. pkt., 20c. oz. 
Saffron. The flowers contain coloring matter; aside 
from the commercial uses it is sometimes used in 
coloriug soups, olives and other dishes. 6 c. pkt., 
20 c. oz. 
Sage. The leaves and tender tops are used in stuffing 
and in sauces. 6 c. pkt., 20 c. oz., 60c. lb., $z .00 lb. 
Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning. 6 c. pkt, 
15c. oz., 40c. X lb. 
Thyme, Broad-leaved. The leaves are dried for 
seasoning: also useful as a bee food. 6 c. pkt., 35c. 
oz., $ 1.00 lb. 
Tansy. Formerly occupied a prominent position 
among domestic medicines. 5c. pkt., 20c. oz. 
Winter Savory. 6 c. pkt., 20c. oz. 
Wormwood. Used for medicinal purposes ; it is also 
beneficial for poultry, and should be planted in poul¬ 
try grounds. 5c. pkt., 35c. oz. 
POP CORN. 
White Pearl. Smooth grained ears. 4 to 5 inches 
long, by % to inches diameter. $ 8.00 100 lbs., 
10 c. lb.; or by mail, 20 c. 11 ). 
Early Amber Rice. A new and distinct shade of 
color ; it matures very early and is in every respect a 
first-class Pop Corn. $12.00 100 lbs , 15c. lb.; or by 
mail, 25 c. 
White Rice. (Rat Tooth.) A very early fine white 
variety; ears 4 to 5 inches in length aud 1 tol>£ in 
diameter Kernel pointed. $8.00 100 lbs., 10c. lb.; 
by mail, 20 c. 
FRUIT SEEDS. 
Apple Seed..35c. qt. (posia 
Cherry Pits, Malialeb. 
Currant, Red. 
“ White. 
“ Black. 
Gooseberry, Red—... 
“ Yellow... 
“ Green. 
Pear Seed. 
Quince Seed. 
Raspberry Seed. 
Strawberry Seed. 
“ Red Alpin 
Japanese Wineberry 
extra, 10 c. qt.), $ 8.00 bush. 
.50c. lb. ( postage extra, 8c.)' 
. 15c. pkt., 50c. oz. 
.16c. pkt., 60c. oz. 
.15c. pkt., 50c. oz. 
.25c. pkt., $1.60 oz. 
.25c. pkt., $1.60 oz. 
.25c. pkt., $1.60 oz. 
.25c. oz., $2.601b. 
.25c. oz., $2 60 lb. 
. 15c. pkt., 75c. oz. 
.15c. pkt , $1.00 oz. 
.25c. pkt. 
.15c. pkt. 
VEGETABLE ROOTS 
AND PLANTS. 
Artichokes, Jerusalem. 25c. qt., $1.25 peck, $4.00 
bush.; 3 lbs. by mail 76c. 
Asparagus Roots. ( Seepage 20.) 
Chufas, or Earth Almond. The nut-like tubers 
grow near the surface of the ground, where they are 
easily dug out by pigs or poultry. They are very 
sweet and nutritious. Easily and cheaply grown ; 
abundant in yield. They mature iu September, and 
lie in the soil till wanted. One peck of seed per acre. 
Qt., by mail, 75c.; by express, qt., 60c.; peck, $1.50; 
bush., $5.00. 
Cliives. 25c. bunch or clump ; by mail, 35c. 
Hop. 20c. each, $2.00 doz.; by mail, 25c. each, $2.50 
doz. 
Horse-Radish Roots. 25c. doz., 76c. 100, $6.001,000. 
Mint. 20c. each, $2.00 doz., $8.00 100. 
Rhubarb Roots. (See page 162.) 
Sea Kale Roots. 20c. each, $2.00 doz., $14.00 100. • 
Tarragon Plants. 35c. each, $3.50 doz. 
Globe Artichoke Roots. 20c. each, $2.00 doz. 
IF PEOPLE ONLY KNEW SSSS 
The Henderson Lawn Grass Seed, the clays of using sod 
would soon be over. ( Seepages 62 and 63.) 
EVERY PACKAGE OF' SEED, large or small, sent out toy us, bears our RED TRADE-MARK. Whether you 
purchase directly from us or from other dealers, see that every package is so stamped. 
