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SST VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
NASTURTIUM, or INDIAN CRESS. The seed pods, gathered 
green, are delicious pickled and used for seasoning like capers. 
Tall or Large. Climber, 10 ft. high, ornamental flowers, large seeds. 
Dwarf. A trailer, requiring no support; smaller but more profuse..... ... . . ! 
OKRA, or GUMBO. The pods sliced are esteemed for soups, stews, etc., 
and, whether used green or dried, must be gathered when young. 
White Velvet, Henderson’s. Large,round, smooth pods; never ridged; prolific, 
Dwarf Prolific. Of dwarf, stocky growth, very early and prolific . 
Long Green. Long, slender, pale green pods, very tender . 
I ONION. AST’Henderson’s Onion seed is noted among critical Onion raisers for 
its superiority in quality, yield, weight, shape, trueness to type, uniformity, 
small necks, as well as for high germination; it is absolutely unsurpassed. 
(1 oz. for 100 feet of drill ; 5 to 6 lbs. in drills for an acre.) 
Extra Early Flat Red. Remarkably early, of medium size, thriving in cool 
soils where others fail; a good keeper, shape uniform, round and flat, skin light 
red, flesh close grained, white and mild; an excellent variety for home gardens 
Wethersfield, Large Red. (See -page S3.) Universally popular, both for 
market and home use; sure and heavy cropper; long keeper; grows to an 
immense size; of flattened form; skin purplish-red; flesn white, slightly 
ringed with pink. (5 lbs. and over at SI. 30 lb.) .. 
Australian Brown. Medium size, almost round, rich brownish-bronze skin, 
very solid, good quality, grand keeper. (5 lbs. and over at Si.15 lb.) . 
Yellow Globe Danvers. (See page S3.) A standard everywhere; yields an 
immense crop of handsome, uniform, large, flattened, globe-shaped onions; 
early and a good keeper; thin, brownisdi-yellow skin; flesh fine-grained, 
solid, white and mild. (5 lbs. and over at Si .65 lb.).. . 
Round Yellow Danvers. Similar to above except being flatter. It matures 
very early, is a reliable and large cropper. (5 lbs. and over at SI .40 lb.) ... 
Prizetaker. (See page 32.) One of the finest varieties for the American 
climate; grows to an immense size, 12 to 15 inches in circumference, often 
larger; of handsome globe shape, skin pale straw color, flesh sparkling white, 
of delicate and mild flavor; a phenomenal yielder, and a good keeper for 
fall and early winter use. (5 lbs. and over at SI .65 lb.). 
White Portugal, or “Silver Skin.” (See page 32.) An excellent and 
popular Onion for the family garden; of medium size, flat, symmetrical, very 
early, good keeper, skin and flesh white, fine-grained and unusually mild 
and delicate ; also largely used for pickles when small. Eastern-grown seed. 
(5 lbs. and over at S2.15 lb.). 
White Bunch. Of vigorous growth, producing large, showy, white onions, of 
fine, mild quality, especially adapted for using when young or bunching for 
sale. Not a good keeper. 
HENDERSON’S GLOBE ONIONS (Southport Globe Varieties.) (Seep. 34.) 
The hun<l*oine*t ami largreot of the American onion*, ol' almost perfect irlobc 
«hape, heavy, *oll<l and fine-grained, big yielder* and splendid keeper*. 
#SrOur seed is superior Connecticut-grown from perfect specimens.^©!! 
Silver Globe, Henderson’s. Silvery-white skin; flesh firm, white and mild. 
(5 lbs. and over at S3.15 lb.). 
Golden Globe, Henderson’s. Thin, pale yellow skin; flesh white anti mild. 
(5 lbs. and over at S2.40 lb.) . 
Crimson Globe, Henderson’s. Skin deep purplish-red; flesh white and solid. 
(5 lbs. and over at 82.15 lb.). 
ITALIAN, BERMUDA AND PICKLING VARIETIES. 
Adriatic Barletta. Extremely early; small, pure white with silver skin, flesh 
mild but firm; unexcelled for pickling. 
Crystal Wax. Pure white skin, with faint green tinge; flesh white, crisp 
and mild. 
Bermuda, White. Flat in shape, grows very quickly, exceedingly mild in 
flavor . 
Bermuda, Red. Large, flat; light red-skinned onions of mild flavor. 
Giant White Garganus, or Silver King. White-skinned, white-fleshed 
onions, of flattened shape, growing to an immense size. 
Giant Rocca. Reddish-brown skin, large, globe-shaped; crisp, white, mild flesh 
Mammoth Pompeii, or Red Garganus. Has produced onions weighing 4 
to 5 lbs. each. Skin red; flesh nearly white. Very mild. 
Queen. A very early small, flat, white and mild pickle Onion. 
ONION SETS. All onions attain full size and maturity the same season 
from spring-sown seed, yet many people desire to plant out sets for earliest 
onions for the table or to use green or for bunching. 
(The price per bushel is subject to change with the market ; write for quotations.) 
Red Onion Sets. Grown from our select strain of Red Wethersfield. 
Yellow Onion Sets. Growm from our select strain of Yellow Danvers. 
White Onion Sets. Grown from our select strain of White Portugal. 
Potato Onion Sets. Early and of rapid growth; excellent for pulling green... 
Top or Button Onion Sets . 
Shallots. The small bulb keeps for a year; esteemed for seasoning . 
Garlic Sets. Esteemed in cookery, 40c. lb.; by mail, 50c. lb. 
parsley. (1 oz. for 150 ft. of drill.) (for plants, see page 170.) 
Champion Moss Curled. Densely crimpled and curled, dark green leaves; 
beautiful for garnishing; a very select and productive stock. 
Fern-Leaved. Leaves as exquisitely cut and curled as a fern frond, of fine 
color, invaluable for garnishing. 
Emerald, Henderson’s. (See page 35.) Distinct, handsome bright green, 
finely cut and very curled moss-like leaves. Plant of dwarf habit, product¬ 
ive and unsurpassed for either private use or marketing. 
Extra Double Curled. A popular, fine, dwarf, beautifully curled sort. 
Plain. The leaves are not curled; plant very hardy. 
Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. The fleshy roots of this kind resemble small 
~ 1 arsnips and are esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. 
PRICES 
Delivered free in the U. S. 
(excepting otherwise noted.) 
Pkt. 
| Oz. 
1 i Lb. 
I Lb. 
5c. 
15c. 
50c. 
SI.50 
5c. 
15c. 
50c. 
1.50 
5c. 
10c. 
25c. 
70c. 
5c. 
10c. 
20c. 
65c. 
5c. 
10c. 
20c. 
50c. 
5c. 
20c. 
45c. 
SI.40 
5c. 
15c. 
40c. 
1.40 
5c. 
15c. 
40c. 
1.25 
5c. 
20c. 
50c. 
1.75 
5c. 
15c. 
45c. 
1.50 
10c. 
20c. 
50c. 
1.75 
10c. 
25c. 
60c. 
2.25 
5c. 
20c. 
60c. 
2.00 
10c. 
30c. 
85c. 
3.25 
10c. 
25c. 
75c. 
2.50 
10c. 
20c. 
60c. 
2.25 
10c. 
20c. 
60c. 
1.80 
10c. 
25c. 
80c. 
2.75 
10c. 
25c. 
70c. 
2.25 
10c. 
20c. 
60c. 
2.00 
10c. 
20c. 
60c. 
1.75 
5c. 
15c. 
40c. 
1 .25 
10c. 
20c. 
50c. 
1.50 
5c. 
20c. 
60c. 
1 .80 
Buyer paying transit, or 
we will deliver free if 10c. 
per qt. or 50c. per pk. 
is added to the prices. 
Quart. 
Peck. 
Bush. 
25c. 
25c. 
SI.25 S4.00 
1.25 4.00 
WETHERSFIELD KED ONION. 
ONION 8ET8. 
30c. 
25c. 
25c. 
25c. 
1.40 
1.50 
1.40 
1.50 
4.50 
5.00 
4.50 
5.00 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
i Lb. 
Lb. 
5c. 
10c. 
30c. 
90c. 
5c. 
10c. 
30c. 
SI. 00 
10c. 
15c. 
30c. 
90c. 
5c. 
10c. 
25c. 
80c. 
5c. 
10c. 
20c. 
60c. 
5c. 
10c. 
25c. 
70c. 
EMERALD PARSLEY. 
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