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White Dutch Case Knife - Matures in 60 days; pods long and flat; beans kidney shaped, excellent quality. Per. qt. 35c; pk. $2.50; bu. $9.00. Scarlet Runner - A favorite Snap Bean in Europe; valuable for table use or as an ornamental vine. Per qt. 35c.

Beets.

Beets are an important crop with Market Gardeners; they succeed best in deep, rich, sandy loam. Early varieties should be sown as early as the ground can be worked, and for a succession every two weeks to first of July. For Winter crop sow in May. Seed germinates quicker if soaked in warm water six hours, but care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in very dry ground as it is liable to die.

Per Packet Five Cents.

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Dark Red Egyptian.

Egyptian Turnip - The very earliest and most valuable Beet for Market Gardeners in cultivation. Our cut shows the form. It is of a very deep red. Tender and delicious. Per oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Bastian's Extra Early Red - This is a Turnip shaped Beet of great value for gardeners. It follows the Egyptian very closely, and is considerably larger; of quick growth, bright red color. Per oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip - Fine form and flavor. The most popular market sort in New England. Excellent market variety. Per oz . 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Extra Early Bassano - Early; turnip shape, flesh white circled with rose color; tender and juicy, keeps well when sown late. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Early Blood Turnip - The standard early sort; good for Winter. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Extra Long Dark Blood - Standard Winter; smooth, tender and sweet. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25C; lb 60c. Swiss Chard - For greens only. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c. lb. 75c.

Beets And Mangels For Feeding Stock.

Sow six to eight pounds of seed to the acre, in rows 30 inches apart on good, rich soil which should be plowed very deep. Thin to eight inches in the row. For Winter store in pits or cellars as soon as frost occurs.

If farmers better knew the real value of root crops for stock food, they would certainly pay more attention to this branch of farming. Mangel Wurtzles produce abundant crops with ordinary culture, and cannot be too highly recommended.

Long Red Mangel - Standard sort, grows mostly above ground. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c. Mammoth Long Red - A late introduction of extra large size. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Carter's Orange Globe - The best of the Yellow Globe varieties. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Red Globe - Same as yellow except color. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Lane's Imperial Sugar - Very productive and sweet. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Silesian or White French Sugar-Excellent cropper; very sweet. Per. oz. 10c; 1/4 lb, 20c; lb. 50c. Norbition Giant - A new and very superior long, red Mangle. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Red Ovoid - Large oval shape. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 60c. Yellow Tankard - A new variety of great value. One of the most nutritious in cultivation; tankard shape; flesh deep yellow; a great yielder. Per oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 80c.

Broccoli.

Growth and habit like the Cauliflower, except that the heads are not as compact. Use and cultivation same as Cauliflower.

Per Packet, Five Cents.

Early Purple Cape - A popular sort; heads well and is very hardy. Oz. 40c. Early Large White - Very valuable early sort; large size. Oz. 40c. Covent Garden - One of the very best. Oz. 40c.

Brussels Sprouts.

Of the Cabbage family, producing numerous small heads on the stem, as well as a Cabbage like head at the top. These small heads are very tender and of fine flavor in the Fall after frost. May be stored in the cellar for Winter. Use and cultivation same as Winter Cabbage. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.

Cabbage.

Sow early sorts in hot-beds [hotbeds] in February and March, or in open ground as soon as it can be worked. Later or Winter crops, in May or June in shallow drills, six inches apart. When the plants are four inches high, transplant into richly manured ground; the early kinds two feet apart, the Fall and Winter varieties three feet apart. The ground should be deeply loosened and worked throughly and often to produce solid heads,

For Winter and Spring use, lift the plants before the severe frost sets in. Select the driest and most sheltered part of the garden, and bury the roots, stump and a portion of the head in the ground, and when the weather is severe cover with straw and a light covering of earth. The crop of seed is very short this year.

Our prices are as low as First Class seed can be sold for, and our stock must not be confounded with low priced seed. Realizing the importance of the cabbage crop to the gardeners, we spare neither pains nor money to supply them seed of the highest quality.

Extra Early York - A well known and old favorite variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50. Early Large York - Little larger and later; endures the heat well. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50r Jersey Wakefield - The great favorite with market gardeners; the earliest and sure to head. The very best early cabbage grown for the family garden. Our stock is extra choice. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00. Winningstadt - Cone shaped; one of the best Summer sorts; if sown late, good for Fall and even Winter a sure header and good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c. lb. $2.75. Early Wyman - Allied to the Jersey Wakefield, much larger, but not quite so early; fine quality; highly valued by Market Gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. 4.00. Newark Early Flat Dutch - A well known and valued second early. Heads large and solid. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c ; 1/4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. Early Drumhead - Solid heading; early Fall sort. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.00. Fottler's Improved Brunswick - Superior second early sort; heads large and solid; an excellent keeper; makes a good Winter sort sown late. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00. Early Sugar Loaf - For the north, this is a superior sort, but will not stand the heat of the south. Heads medium size, conical shape. Bluish green color, quite showy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. Henderson's Early Summer - A superior variety of recent introduction. Ten days later than Wakefield and much larger. First Class; try it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $2.25; lb. $8.00. French Oxheart - Early; heads close and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50.

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Chase Brothers' Excelsior Cabbage.

Chase's Excelsior - We offered this magnificent new variety for the first time last season, and it has given such splendid satisfaction, that our only regret is we have not more seed to offer for the present season, the crop being very short. Chase's Excelsior is a medium early, following the Henderson's Summer in close succession. In appearance it somewhat resembles the Fottler's Brunswick, but much larger. It is not equalled by any medium early cabbage we are acquainted with for sure, solid heading, which it must he remembered is the highest recommendation for a Cabbage which must mature in the trying heat of Summer. Another remarkable feature is that it never cracks. Planted the last of July, it is an elegant Winter variety. Market Gardeners will find it an acquisition of decided value. We recommend all to try it. Our seed is direct from the introducer. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; 1/4 lb. $2.50. Landreth's Earliest - A novelty indeed and one of superlative merit. Ten days earlier than any other Cabbage, and producing well-formed conical heads, remarkably large for so early a ripener, sometimes reaching ten to twelve pounds. Whoever plants it will be amazed at its early maturity, and if he be a Market Gardener, will be able to place it in market ahead of all competitors. We refused to offer this variety last season, as we had not thoroughly tested the claims of the introducer, that it is "10 days earlier than any other Cabbage." but we now feel confident that the claim is well founded. Taking this into consideration, it is the most valuable early sort for Market Gardeners, in cultivation, as all know that the first ten days, with any vegetable, is the cream of the market. Our seed is grown by the originator. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c; 1/4 lb. $2.50. Premium Flat Dutch - This is without doubt, the finest Winter Cabbage in cultivation ; the heads are large and solid, of a bluish green color, slightly flattened on the top; is of fine and well flavored quality; first class keeper; sure header. This variety has been grown and improved in America, since before the Revolutionary war. The stock we offer cannot be excelled for purity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. Large Late American Drumhead - Superior Fall and Winter sort; large size; solid; fine quality; similar to last. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c ; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. Stone Mason Drumhead - Very reliable; compact heading, Fall and Winter variety. Highly prized by gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. Marblehead Mammoth - Largest of all ; under high cultivation heads compact; good quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. Perfection Drumhead Savoy - Heads large and very finely curled ; very compact ; short stalk. Finest Savoy in cultivation. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00. Strasburg Drumhead - This is the finest strain of late imported Cabbages, we have seen. It is a remarkable fine Cabbage for Winter use. Heads well and keeps well. Although we highly recommended it, yet it must not be considercd equal to our American grown Premium Flat Dutch, which is without doubt the finest Winter Cabbage in cultivation. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.10; lb. $4.00 Fine Red Pickling - Deep red color; medium size solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Cabbage Plants-See list of Vegetable Plants.

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Carrot. A light sandy loam, deeply tilled is best. For early crops sow in Spring soon as the ground can be worked, in rows 15 inches apart, covering 1/2 inch. For field culture rows should be of sufficient distance to admit of the use of a horse cultivator; sow seed in May.

Per Packet, Five Cents. Early French Forcing-The earliest variety valuable for forcing. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. Early Horn-Favorite sort, much esteemed for Summer use. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Half Long Stump Rooted-Second early; great value to gardeners. Oz. 10c; 1/4lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Improved Long Orange-The standard sort for field culture, also desirable for table use. Our stock is extra fine, being the result of careful selection for a series of years. It now produces very large, fine grained and even roots, rich orange color, fine flavor. Dairymen who feed these carrots will have little need of artificial butter colors. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Large White Belgian-Very productive; grown for stock for which it is highly recommended. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 70c. Altringham-A large and fine flavored red sort. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Danvers-In the town of Danvers, Mass., the raising of Carrots on an extensive scale has for years been quite a business. After years of experimenting they settled upon a variety which originated among them, (as did the Danvers Onion) known in their locality as the "Danver's Carrot." It is in form about midway between the Long Orange and Short Horn class, growing generally with a stump root. The great problem in Carrot growing is to get the greatest bulk with the smallest length of root, and this is what the Danvers growers have attained in their Carrot. Under their cultivation they raise from twenty to thirty tons to the acre, and at times even larger crops. This Carrot is of a rich, dark orange color, very smooth and handsome, and from its length is easier to dig than the Long Orange. It is a first-class Carrot for any soil. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.25.

Cauliflower. For the Spring or Summer crop sow the early varieties, at the North, about the middle of September, and when two inches high transplant to three inches apart, into a frame covered with glazed shutters, where they must be protected through the Winter; in the Spring transplant to two and a half feet apart, into soil prepored as recommended for Cabbage. Sow the same varieties for succession in a hot-bed [hotbed] in March, and transplant when large enough. For the Autumn crop sow the late varieties in April or May in the open ground, and transplant like Winter Cabbages. In dry weather water freely, and as they advance in growth hoe deep and draw the earth to the stems. As they begin to head they should be well watered. One ounce will sow a bed of forty square feet. Extra culture and work will amply repay. Erfurt Earliest Dwarf-Early; one of the best for forcing. Pkt. 25c; oz. $5.00. Early Favorite-A new and exceedingly fine first class, early sort. Very sure to head. Pkt. 25c; oz. $5 .00. Early Paris-Large fine heads; very popular. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00. Early London-A well known and valuable variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. Lenormands-Large; well formed heads. Best late sort. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.25. Early Snowball-Early. Superior. Sure to head. Pkt. 25c; oz. $5.00. Cauliflower Plants-See list of Vegetable Plants.

Celery. Sow seed in open ground, in light, sandy soil, in April, and thoroughly firm the soil; keep shaded, moist and clean of weeds. Clip the tops two or three times, to make the plants stocky, before transplanting, which should be done in July, in trenches eight inches deep and 3 feet apart for dwarf, and 4 for tall varieties. Cultivate often for two months, when it will be time to commence "earthing up," which should be done by degrees as the plants grow, being careful not to allow the soil to get into the center of the plants. Store in trenches in well dried, open ground, 12 inches wide and of sufficient depth so the tops of the Celery will be six inches above the surface which must slope to carry off the surface water. Set plants closely together in an upright position. On the approach of severe cold weather, cover gradually (to prevent heating) with hay or leaves, and boards to keep out moisture. The stalks will blanch perfectly and may be taken out any time during the Winter.

An ingenious manner for bleaching Celery is now practiced by our most successful growers, in this vicinity, and so far as we aware, is an original idea here. It consists of the placing of a section of a three-inch drain tile over each plant, which takes the place of the "earthing up" process. The tile is placed over the plant at about the same time the "earthing" would otherwise commence. Celery bleached in this manner is crystal white, free from dirt or rust, crisp and tender. It also grows to a good length. The only outlay is in the first cost of the tile, which of course can be saved and used year after year. Good celery is one of the luxuries of life, as well as one of the most profitable garden crops.

Per Packet, Five Cents, Except Where Noted.

Henderson's Half Dwarf-The favorite market variety in New York; close habit, solid, crisp and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.75. Sandringham Dwarf White-Very popular, excellent quality. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Large White Solid-Large size, solid and crisp. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Boston Market-The great New England market variety; very tender, crisp, extremely mild flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.75. Golden Dwarf-A new variety of decided merit. When blanched the heart is of a rich, golden color; excellent quality; good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1/4 lb. $1.75 Turner's Dwarf White-Stiff, close habit, crisp and juicy. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Laing's Mammoth Red-Very large; perfectly solid. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Sealey s Leviathan-Large white; solid, fine flavor. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Seymour's Superb White-Very popular English sort. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. White Walnut-Is of dwarf habit, seldom attaining a height of more than 20 inches. It is solid and heavy and has a peculiar rich walnut-like flavor. A novel and valuable quality of this variety is its graceful and feather-like foliage, which when blanched makes it the most beautiful of all for the table. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1/4 lb. $1.75. Kreamer-A novelty. This delicious Celery, which is now offered to the public for the first time, was originated by Mr. Kreamer , one of the most careful and successful Celery growers in the country. It is the result of a careful cross. It is one of the very earliest sorts we have ever seen, coming into market from the first to the middle of July. It is never hollow, grows very rapidly and is consequently extremely crisp and tender. It is of a close, compact, upright habit; bleaches readily and rapidly. In height, it corresponds with "Henderson's Half Dwarf." The flavor is exquisitely fine and rich, partaking largely of a mild and delicious walnut taste. We offer this very desirable novelty, with the greatest assurance that it will meet with wonderful favor. In packets only. 25c each or 5 for $1.00. Celeriac, or Turnip Rooted Celery-Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c . Celery Seed-For flavoring, per lb. 50c. Celery Plants-See list of Vegetable Plants.

Chervil. Curled-Leaves used in soups and salads. Cultivate like Parsley. Per packet, 5c; Oz. 20c.

Chicory. Large Rooted-Used as a substitute for coffee. Take up the roots in the Fall, cut into small pieces and put away to dry. When wanted for use, it is roasted and ground like coffee. Per packet, 5c; oz 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c.

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Collards.

Georgia-Sow seed in May; transplant and treat as Cabbage. Per packet, 5c; oz. 15c.

Corn Salad or Fetticus.

A delicious Winter salad. Sow early in September in drills quarter of an inch deep and six inches apart. Just before cold weather cover with straw or leaves. Per packet, 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c.

Corn-Garden Varieties. Twenty cents per quart must be added to pay postage when Corn is ordered by mail.

Per Packet, Ten Cents, Postpaid.

Our Sweet Corn is very fine. It is grown and cured with great care, and is true to name. It is one of our principal crops. Early Minnesota-Early, excellent, ears large very uniform. Qt. 25c ; pk. $1.50 ; bush. $5.00. Crosby's Early Sweet-Little later than above; sweet and fine. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50. Moore's Early Concord-Large, well-filled ears, highly prized. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bush. $5.00. Early Des Moines-A superb variety, which has been grown and improved by the gardeners in this vicinity for many years. Among the earliest; good sized ears; delicious flavor; very prolific-second to none for first early. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bush. $6.00. Egyptian-This magnificent new variety is deserving of the highest praise, which it receives from all who have tested it--in fact another year 's experience with it has thoroughly convinced us that it is the best late sweet corn in the market. It grows to a good height; is very prolific; quality the very highest, unsurpassed for sweetness. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bush. $5.00. Extra Early Tom Thumb-This is a very early eightrowed variety, producing ears of fair size, kernel large, white and sweet. Stalks grow three or four feet high, with two or three ears on the stalk. It is very sweet and tender, resembling the Crosby or Evergreen in flavor. This superiority in sweetness over other extra earlies, and its extreme earliness make it the most valuable sort in cultivation for Market Gardeners. The stock we offer has been selected and grown with great care. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bush. $6.00. New England Sugar-A popular variety; fine quality. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bush. $5.00. Early Eight Rowed Sweet-An excellent variety. Qt. 25c; pk. $I.50; bush. $5.00. Stowell's Improved Evergreen-Very large, sixteen rowed, deep kerneled and sugary, remaining a long time in a fit condition for boiling; one of the best for general purposes. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bush. $5.00. Pop Corn-Very fine rice. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00. Mammoth-The largest of all varieties; late; fine quality; large yielder. Qt. 25c; pk. $I.50; bush. $5.00. Early Adams-Very early and productive, white dent sort, much used for roasting ears. Qt. 15c; pk. $1.00; bush. $3.50. Asylum-Medium early, large ears; fine flavor; very desirable. Qt. 20c; pk. $1.25; bush. $4.00. Extra Early Naragansett-Matures fit for table in sixty days; very sweet; highly recommended. Qt. 20c; pk. $1.25; bush. $4.00. Amber Cream-This delicious new variety is the result of a series of experiments, by cross-fertilization between Moore's Concord and Briggs' Early Sweet Corn. Stalks are strong and vigorous, growing from seven to eight feet high, ears are set tolerably high, having from twelve to sixteen rows on the ear; color, when fit for table, white and handsome and of very superior quality; ears large, average from ten to fourteen inches. When dry, it is of a rich amber color, varying from dark to light shade and very much shriveled. From a plot of ground containing one hundred and forty-four hills, planted two by three feet, there was harvested in a single season one thousand one hundred and twenty (1,120) ears, from which there could be selected only thirty ears less than nine inches in length. Those who have tried it unite in its praise. One in Indiana writes, "Amber Cream Sweet Corn cannot be beaten as a second crop. My customers said it was the best sweet corn I brought to market. It has taken the first premium at the Agricultural Fair where there was twenty different kinds of corn." Another from Nebraska, "The Amber Cream fully equals any sweet corn I have tried, as an early bearer, having a delicious flavor." One in New York State says, "I think it will be some time before a sweet corn will be sent out that will rival the Cream." Another from Georgia, "The Amber Cream is the only satisfactory sugar corn I have ever grown here. I had large, well filled ears in spite of rive weeks drought." Do not fail to give it a trial. Qt. 50c; pk. $3.00. Potter's Excelsior-A variety of corn in great favor with the well-known Squantum Club, of Silver Spring, R. I., and used almost exclusively by them in their famous clambakes. It is about as early as the Moore's Concord, the ears being the same size. Its quality is of the best. Very sweet and wonderfully productive, producing four to five ears on a stalk. Also known as "Squantum Corn." Qt. 30c; pk. $2.25. Extra Early Six Weeks-Produced good roasting ears for us last season in less than six weeks from planting. Ears small but well filled. Not sweet. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00. Black Mexican Sugar-The Black Sugar Corn is especially rich in saccharine or sugar qualities, and is highly prized by those who have tried it. The grain, though black when dry, is simply of a smoky hue when in edible condition, and does not present any offensive features, as might be supposed with those not acquainted with it. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00. Hickox-Very tine quality, especially useful for canning. Ear twelve rowed, straight and handsome; deep kernels. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50. Marblehead Early Sweet Corn-This variety was first sent out by Mr. Gregory, who speaks of it as follows: "I send out the Marblehead Early Corn as the earliest of all the varieties of sweet corn cultivated. When tested with such standards as Early Minnesota and Narragansett, it proved to be full a week earlier than any of them. A similar test with Tom Thumb, Dolly Dutton, and other early varieties, gave the same result. In all its characteristics except earliness it bears a close resemblance to the Naragansett. The stalk is dwarf in its habit of growth, and sets its ears very low down. It is of fair market size and very sweet. For three years I have made a special business of testing the Marblehead Early Sweet Corn side by side with all the earliest varieties, including those said to be earliest of all, and the result has been that without a single exception it has proved be the earliest of all." It is certainly one of the most valuable market sorts we have grown. Qt. 30c; pk. $2.00; bush. $6.00. California-This is a delicious new corn, very valuable for third early, as it comes in after the medium early sorts and ahead of the late varieties. Its principal value consists in its productiveness, as the stalks average more than two ears, there being more with three ears than one; its extra sweet quality being very finely flavored and its large sized ears, which are sixteen to twenty rowed, and as large as the Evergreen. It is now offered for the first time. Qt. 50c; pk. $3.00; bush. $10.00. Sweet Corn for Fodder or Ensilage-This is as good as any corn so far as the growing qualities are concerned, but we do not take the pains to keep it strictly pure, like the table sorts; on this account it can be offered cheaper, but it does very well for the purpose we sell it. Qt. 15c; pk. 75c; bush. $2.50.

Cress, or Peppergrass.

Extra Curled-A well known salad. Sow thickly and at intervals during the season; cover seed slightly; per packet 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c.

Cucumbers.

Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early sow in hot beds, upon pieces of sod or in small flower pots six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. A cheap substitute for flower pots when cucumbers are raised on a large scale, is to plant the seed in ordinary strawberry boxes, then set the boxes in the open ground instead of transplanting. By this method there is no danger of disturbing the young plants, and the boxes serve as protection against cut worms, until they rot away, which we have found an important item. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop, plant in open ground in May, about twelve

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seeds in a hill. When danger of bugs is past thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle vines with plaster or air-slacked lime to protect from bugs.

Per Packet, Five Cents.

Early White Spine-Our improved strain of this popular variety, is justly considered best for general purposes. It is not, as some suspect from its name, a white cucumber, but it is rather a bright green color. The spines, or prickles, only, being white. For pickles, this sort has no superior; excellent for table use; straight and well-formed, smooth surface, thick flesh, great yielder. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Boston Market-Among the finest for table use and pickling. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Early Cluster-Grows in clusters and extremely productive. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Early Frame or Short Green-One of the best; well known. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Green Prolific- Favorite. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Improved Long Green-Old standard sort; crisp, tender, good flavor. Oz. 10c; 1/4lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. London Long Green-One foot in length; flesh greenish white. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Gherkin, or Burr-For pickling only. Oz. 25c. Boston or Jersey Pickle-Very popular among eastern pickle raisers. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. Perfection Pickling-New, combines many good qualities for a pickling or table sort, claimed by the introducer, from whom we secured the seed, to be the best of all. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c. Early Russian-Very early and productive. A great favorite. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.

Egg Plant. A tender plant, requiring starting in the hot-bed pretty early to mature its fruit in the Northern States. The seed may be sown with Tomato seed: but more care is necessary at transplanting, to prevent the plants being chilled by the change. Those who have no hotbeds can sow a few seeds in boxes in the house. Handglasses are useful for covering at the time of transplanting. There are several varieties, but the largest and best of all is the Improved New York Purple. Egg plant is usually cut in slices, partially boiled, sometimes in thin batter, and is considered by most persons a great luxury. Early Long Purple-Hardy and productive, six to eight inches long. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. Improved New York-Extra large and choice; fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c.

Endive. Extra Curled-Sow early and thin; cover slightly. Soon as large enough, thin to nine inches apart. When leaves are eight inches long, tie them together near the top with string to blanch; this must be done when quite dry. Before cold weather, take up for winter, being careful to leave a small amount of dirt around the roots. Store in dry cellar with plenty of fresh air. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c.

Kale or Borecole. A very excellent member of the Cabbage family and should be more extensively cultivated. It is quite hardy and is improved by frost. Cultivate same as Cabbage. For winter sow in September and treat as Spinach. Dwarf German Green-Best for winter greens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. Tall Curled Scotch-Bright and green; beautifully curled, eighteen inches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.

Kohl Rabi, or Turnip-Rooted Cabbage. An excellent vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and Turnip. Sow in rows in May or June eighteen inches apart, thinning to eight inches between the plants. Cook as turnips. Early White Vienna-Flesh white and tender; best market sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. Early Purple Vienna-Differing from White only in color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.

Leek. The Leek is very hardy and easily cultivated. Sow early in the Spring, either in the seed bed, to be transplanted, or in the sites where they are intended to perfect their growth. As soon as the plants are three or four inches high, they may be hoed and thinned eight inches apart. Hoe the earth well up to the stalk to blanch it. In transplanting, put them well down to cover the necks.

London Flag-A hardy, strong growing variety. Pkt 5c; oz. 15c.

LETTUCE. Sow in hot-beds in March; open ground soon as can be worked. Transplant to rows twelve inches apart in very rich, pulverized soil. Or, for early plants, sow in September and Winter over in cold frames. For succession, plant every three weeks; during the season. Thin out as it grows, so that the plants left to head will stand twelve inches apart.

Per Packet, Five Cents, Except Where Noted.

Early Curled Silesia-Early; large, loose heads, excellent flavor. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c. Early Curled Simpson-An improved variety of the preceding. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Tennis Ball-One of the earliest heading varieties being very compact and solid; very best for hot-bed culture. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Ice Drumhead-Heads readily; blanches naturally; crisp, tender. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 50c. Boston Curled-A variety of great beauty; superior quality. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Victoria Cabbage-Hardy, and fine for early sowing. Oz. 20c; lb. 60c. Philadelphia Butter-Extra fine; second early sort. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Premium Curled-Very fine variety for forcing. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 80c. Black Seeded Simpson-Much whiter and larger than the ordinary Simpson; resisting the heat excellently. It is rapidly growing in favor wherever used. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c. Green Fringed-This very ornamental sort certainly surpasses all other sorts in its handsome appearance. It is of a very delicate and peculiar shade of green, the inner parts of the leaves white, with the edges beautifully cut and fringed. It not only furnishes an abundance of tender leaves fit for use nearly all the Summer, but its ornamental character makes it very desirable for table decoration. Packet 10c ; oz. 50c. Improved Head, Imperial Head or Prize Head--Heads well, tender, slow running to seed; first-class for Summer. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Hanson's-Extra large and solid. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Curled India-Stands the heat well; very tender. Oz. 20c ; 1/4 lb. 60c. Paris White Cos-Tender, brittle, mild flavor, very superior quality. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c. Early Boston Market-One of the best for forcing. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c.

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Hubbard's Market.

Hubbard's Market-This is one of the very best market sorts; medium sized, light green color, very slow to run to seed, solid heading sort. We now offer it for the first time. Packet 10c; oz. 50c.

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