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[Left column] Dreer's Improved Lima-Pods short, broad, straight and thick. When green they are nearly as large as the large Lima, sweeter, more tender and nutritious, remaining green in the pod a long time. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bu. $9.

White Dutch Case Knife-Matures in 60 days; pods long and flat; beans kidney-shaped, excellent quality; vines do not cling closely, hence it can be used as a corn hill bean. Qt. 35c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

Cut Shorts-Every year we have numerous calls for the old "Cut Short," or corn-field bean. This variety is among the oldest in cultivation and very popular, but hard to find; pods round, thick, fleshy and tender; excellent shelled; the favorite for succotash. Qt. 50c.

Scarlet Runner-A favorite Snap bean in Europe; valuable for table use or as an ornamental vine. Qt. 50c.

Yard Long -Is quite a curiosity; pods are at times two to three feet in length and of good quality. Pt. 40c.

Concord-An improvement on the Horticultural, being earlier, more vigorous and productive; pods long, fleshy and brittle, beans large, nearly round, flavor excellent, either green or dry. Qt. 40c; pk.$2.50.

Marblehead Champion-One of the very earliest known, either bush or pole. Pods six to ten inches long, with six or eight beans; excellent as shell beans. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.50.

Portland Fancy-We would call particular attention to this bean as being one of the very best on the list, being early, productive and of high quality, both for snap and shelled. Qt.40c; pk. $2.50.

Green Mountain Pole-This valuable variety originated with an old market gardener at Montpelier, Vt. Beans somewhat resemble the Horticultural, but are about twice as long. Vines are not as long as other pole varieties. It is medium late. Quality extra good. We have but a very limited stock. Pkt. 15c; qt. 50c.

Southern Prolific-One of the best pole snap-short beans; habit vigorous, prolific, bearing till frost. Pods borne in clusters; succulent and delicious. Qt. 40c; pk. $2.50; bu. $0.

The Bliss Pole Bean -This bean has been grown by one family in Westport for forty years. It is a very valuable pole bean, but has never, to our knowledge been disseminated. We have secured a small quantity only. They are best described as early, extremely productive, bearing immense crops, pods very wide and long, speckled brown black and white, and wide like a case knife, which they strongly resemble when growing. The blossom is a beautiful light pink, altogether making a very showy and beautiful plant. Pkt. 25c; pt. 50c; qt. 90c.

Beets. Beets are an important crop and succeed best in deep, rich, sandy loam. Early varieties should be sown as early as the ground can be worked, in drills fourteen inches apart, thin to six inches in the row. For a succession, sow every two weeks to first of July. For a 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, Except Where Noted. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of beet. Caption- Egyptian Turnip.] Egyptian Turnip-The very earliest in cultivation; fine for forcing, on account of its small tops. Roots very dark red; flat on top but oval below; handsome and tender; a valuable market variety. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Extra Early Bassano-This is, with the exception of the Egypttian [Egyptian], the earliest sort; turnip-shaped, flesh white, circled with rose color; tender, sweet and juicy. Tops large and fine for greens. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Bastian's Extra Early Red- Follows the Egyptian very closely, and is considerably larger; of quick growth, bright red color; turnip-shaped, tender and juicy; one of the best. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Early Blood Turnip-A reliable variety, of good form and size. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of beet. Caption-Bastian's.]

[Right column.] It is the standard early sort and also good for winter use. Color bright and dark red, which is retained in cooking; flesh tender, rich and juicy, continuing so till fully grown. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of beet, Caption-Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip.] Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip - An improvement on the above, being about one week earlier; has smooth skin and small top; flesh tender good for summer or winter. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 60c.

Eclipse- A new, turnip-shaped beet from Germany, which is giving great satisfaction among the gardeners on account of its wonderfully rapid growth, small top and fine quality; smooth, deep red skin and flesh, very sweet and productive. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of beet, Caption-Eclipse.]

Market Gardeners-A magnificent new variety which we have been cultivating and improving on our seed farm since 1878, but would not offer to the public until it had attained its present perfection. It is the result of continual selections from the Henderson's Pineapple. It is nearly round, symmetrical, with small tap root and but few fibrous roots; small tops. At the age of the Egyptian it is larger, while it continues to grow till late in the fall, and attains large size. Some weighed Sept. 24th averaged six pounds, and were eight inches in diameter. Color outside is very deep blood-red; inside, layers of blood-red and pure white alternately. Cooks all red when not cut. It is never hollow, and keeps well, being good at any time from first early until the next spring; quality unsurpassed. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of beet, Caption-Market Gard'n'rs.]

Extra Long Dark Blood-The standard Winter sort: smooth, blood-red, very sweet and tender, keeps well. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Swiss Chard or Silver-For greens only. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c.

Beets and Mangels for Feeding Stock.

If dairymen and farmers better knew the real value of root crops for stock food, they would certainly pay more attention to this branch of farming. Mangel Wurtzels produce abundant crops with ordinary culture and cannot be too highly recommended. Sow six to eight pounds of seed to the acre in rows thirty 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; cover them with earth to keep them from wilting.

Silesian or White French Sugar-Roots large and half long; flesh white, coarse grained and very sweet. Excellent cropper. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Lane's Imperial Sugar-The result of several years' careful selections from the above; hardier and sweeter. An average of fifteen tons can be produced per acre of this variety. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 6oc.

Yellow Tankard-A new variety of great value. One of the most nutritious in cultivation; tankard shape; flesh rich golden yellow: highly prized for milch cows for the rich color given the butter; an abundant cropper. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Long Red-A standard sort, growing mostly above ground; good sized; excellent. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Mammoth Long Red, or Norbiton Giant-The roots grow to an enormous size and are of very good texture. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration, Caption-Mammoth Long Red.]

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Carter's Sugar Cane-This is decidedly the sweetest and best of all the sugar beets; medium size; excellent for stock. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

[Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of a beet, Caption-Red Ovoid.]

Red Ovoid-Large oval shape. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Red Globe - Similar to Orange Globe, except color, which is a light red. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Carter's Orange Globe-The best of the yellow globe shaped varieties. Is of excellent quality and keeps better than the Long Red. Produces good crops. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

New Kinver Yellow Globe-The London Times says; "This splen­did variety possesses most distinctive features in size, shape and color. Unlike the ordinary Globe Mangel, it is of greater girth at the top or shoulder than at the middle of the bulb, whence it gradually tapers to a perfect tap-root. lts skin, which is as fine as that of an apple, is, as far as it penetrates the soil, of a bright orange tint. It is of superb quality and an enormous cropper, the great weight of eighty-four tons per acre having been grown of it, and single bulbs weighing forty-five pounds each." Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.

Broccoli. Growth and habit like the cauliflower, except that the heads are not as compact and it is more hardy and much easier to cultivate. Use and cultivation same as cauliflower.

Per Packet, Five Cents. Early Purple Care -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 and 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. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.

Cabbage. Sow early sorts in hot-beds in February aod 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. Plants should stand thin in the seed bed that the stem may be short and strong; in transplanting always set in the ground to the first leaf. 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. Hoe at least once a week. drawing a little earth up to the plants each time. The ground must be deeply loosened and worked thouroughly and often until the heads begin to mature. For Winter and Spring use, lift the plants before the severe frosts set in. Select the dryest 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 hght covering of earth. The crop of seed is very fine 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 seeds of the highest quality.

Per Packet Five Cents, Except Where Noted.

Early Jersey Wakefield - The great favorite with market gardeners, being relied on for first early. Heads good size, conical in form and very solid. The very best early cabbage grown for the family garden. Our stock is extra choice. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of a cabbage, Caption-Jersey Wekefield.]

Landreth's Earliest-A novelty indeed, and one of superlative merit. Is claimed by Messrs. Landreth to be ten

[Right column.] 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. This claim is sustained by the experience of a number of Des Moines market gardeners the past season. 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. Takmg 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. 10c; oz. 35c; 1/4 lb. $1.

Gardener's Pride-In this superb novelty we offer an extra early cabbage sure to become popular with everybody who tries it. It has small, compact, solid heads, weighing 4 to 5 lbs; all maturing together, so the entire patch can be cut at the same time It is a little more pointed than the Wakefield and fully Two Weeks Earlier than the earliest strain of this famous market cabbage. It can be marketed July 1st to 4th. Pkts. only 25c; 5 per $1.

Very Early Etampes - We put this at the head of our list of cabbages as being the very earliest cabbage grown. The heads are heart-shaped and quite large for so early a variety; the flavor is fine. We recommend a trial of it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of cabbage, Caption-Early Etampes.]

Extra Early York-A well-known variety, with small, compact head; can be grown fifteen to eighteen inches apart; an old favorite, but is much surpassed by some of the newer sorts. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.

Early Large York-Little larger and later; endures the heat well. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.

Early Wyman-Allied to the Jersey Wakefield; much larger, but not quite so early; fine quality; highly valued by market gardeners. Oz. 25c: 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.

French Oxheart-Early; heads close and solid. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c: lb. $1.50.

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. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50.

Henderson's Early Summer-A superior variety of recent introduction. Ten days later than Wakefield and much larger. Heads flat or slightly conical, growing very compact: of excellent quality and keeps longer after heading without bursting open than most other varieties. First-Class; try it. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of a cabbage, Caption-Henderson's Summer.]

Newark Early Flat Dutch-A well known and valued second early. Heads large and solid and of excellent quality. It is not only valuable as a summer cabbage, but makes a good second crop for winter. Oz. 25c: 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.

Early Drumhead-Solid heading; early fall sort. Oz. 25c: 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.

Winningstadt-Cone-shaped; one of the best summer sorts; never fails to head, often producing good, solid heads when other sorts fail; if sown late, good for Fall and even winter; a sure header and good keeper. Oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.50. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of cabbage, Caption-Winningstadt.]

Chase's Excelsior-The most valuable summer cabbage by all odds. It is a magnificent new, medium early variety following the Henderson's Summer in close succession. In appearance it somewhat resembles the Fottler's Brunswick, but much larger. It is not equaled by any medium early cabbage we are acquainted with for sure, solid head, [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of cabbage, Caption-Chase's Excelsior.]

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[continued from previous page] which it must be 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 and is strictly pure and reliable. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 1/4 lb. $1.25; lb. $4.50.

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. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

[image] PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH.

Fottler's Improved Brunswick-Superior second early sort; constantly grows in favor wherever used as a summer cabbage, on account of its sure heading qualities in spite of heat or scorching sun; heads large and compact; an excellent keeper, making a good winter sort. Oz. 25c; 1/4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.

Large Late American Drumhead-An old favorite; the variety most used by the Germans in making "Sauer-Kraut. " Late, large and heavy, a sure header and good cropper. Our seed is from an extra stock. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Stone Mason Drumhead- Very reliable, compact heading, fall and winter variety; very hardy, and will endure the cold of extreme northern climates; heads quite large. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of a cabbage, Caption-Stone Mason Drumhead.]

Marblehead Mammoth-Surpass­es all others in size and weight of crop and has succeeded well in all parts of the United States. It requires rich soil and high cultivation, but well repays any extra labor. Should be planted three and a half feet apart each way. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Strasburg Drumhhead-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 recommend it, yet it must not be considered equal to our American grown Premium Flat Dutch, which is without doubt the finest winter cabbage in cultivation. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Perfection Drumhead Savoy-Heads large and curled; very compact; short stalk. Finest Savoy in cultivation; closely approaching the cauliflower in its fine delicate flavor; well worthy a place in every garden. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Fine Red Pickling - Deep red color; medium size; solid. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c.

[Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of a cabbage, Caption-Perfection Drumhead Savoy.]

[?ow]'s Peerless Early-The originator says of it: "I think it combines to a greater degree than any other, earliness, size, fineness of quality, reliability of making very solid heads, with few outer leaves. Nearly equaling Jersey Wakefield in earliness, and forming very much larger heads (often weighing more than twelve pounds apiece). Very round and uniform in shape and general appearance, fine grained small short stump, with few loose leaves thus allowing them to be set out nearer together, and increasing the number of plants per acre; it also has the very valuable quality of remaining after fully matured without cracking or bursting, much longer than any other variety. In a trial on our grounds the past season, with all of the leading varieties of early and late cabbages, the Early Peerless far surpassed all other varieties in reliability of heading. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00.

Cabbage Plants-See list of Vegetable Plants.

Carrot. This is one of the most healthful and nutritious of our garden roots, and should be much more extensively raised than it is. The field varieties are superior for feeding stock, especially desirable for milch cows. No crop is more valuable for the dairy. A light sandy loam is best; in any case the soil should be deeply and thoroughly pulverized. Fresh manure is likely to make the roots grow rough and prongy, hence ground that has been well manured the previous season is much the best. For early crops sow in spring soon as the ground can be worked, in rows 15 inches apart, covering one-half 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. Roots are small, nearly round, with slender tap root; color reddish orange, excellent quality. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1. [Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of 3 short, thick carrots, Caption-French Forcing.]

Early Horn-A little later and larger than the above; also used for forcing. Much esteemed for summer use. Flesh fine grained and of deep orange color. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

[Image; Drawing/scratchboard illustration of 3 short, thick carrots, Caption-Early Horn.]

Half Long Stump Rooted-A second early sort of medium size, bright scarlet color, and fine flavor. Quite a favorite among market gardeners. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

[Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of three carrots, Caption-Danvers.] 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; sweet and tender; equally valuable for table use or stock. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.

[Image: Drawing/scratchboard illustration of two long carrots, Caption-Improved Long Orange.] Improved Long Orange-The standard sort for field culture; also desirable for table use. Our stock is extra fine, being the result of our own 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.

Large White Belgian-Very productive; grown for stock, for which it is highly recommended. Flesh white with green top; grows about one-third above ground, making it easy to harvest. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb $1.

Altringham-A red carrot similar in form to the Long Orange. This is one of the favorite varieties for feeding stock; yields abundantly, rather coarse grained but sweet and a good keeper. Oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c; lb $1.

Cauliflower. For very early crop, sow the early varieties middle of autumn, and when two to three inches high, transplant into cold frame, setting plants four inches apart. In the spring, transplant and cultivate same as cabbage. When no plants have been wintered, sow seed in hot-bed in February or March, and transplant as soon as the ground can be worked. As cauliflowers will not head in dry, hot weather, they should be forced along as rapidly as possible. Make the ground very rich they can hardly be over-fed; cultivate thoroughly and hoe often, drawing a little earth to the stems each time. For the late crop, sow seed in April or May, and treat as [continued next page]

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[Left column, continued from previous page] late cabbages, bearing in mind that they must have strong lands and high culture. Water freely when they begin to head; break the leaves over the bead to protect from the sun.

Early Snowball-The earliest of all; also as good, if not better than any other as a late sort. The most reliable header on the list, while its dwarf habit and short outer leaves permit it to be planted as close as eighteen inches apart each way. Pkt. 25c; 1/4 oz. $1.25; oz. $4.50. [Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cauliflower head, Caption-Early Snowball.]

Erfurt Earliest Dwarf-One of the best for forcing, as it is of dwarf habit, compact growth, and scarcely a plant fails to make a good head; excellent flavor. First quality. Poor seed is cheaper. Pkt. 25c; 1/4 oz. $1.25; oz. $4.50. [Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of cauliflower head, Caption-Dwarf Erfurt.]

Early Favorite-A new and exceedingly fine first class early sort. Very sure to head. Pkt. 25c; 1/4 oz. $1.25; oz. $4.50.

Early Paris-An old standard, and still the favorite variety with some gardeners. Heads large uniform and fine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c.

Early London-A well known and valuable variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c.

Lenormands-Large, well formed, beautiful white heads. Best late sort. Has more leaves than any other sort, which protect the head; short, thick stump. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c.

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 three feet apart for dwarf, and four for tall varieties. If the weather is dry or the soil is very loose at time of transplanting, care should be taken to firm the earth about the roots. This should be carefully attended to, as thousands of plants are lost by the drying out of the roots before the new rootlets are formed. 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 well dried, open ground, in trenches twelve 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. The plants will also keep and blanch nicely if earthed up in a cool cellar. An ingenious manner for bleaching celery is now practiced by our most successful growers in this vicinity, and so far as we are 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 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. [Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of two celery stalks, Caption-Henderson's Half Dwarf.]

Henderson's Half Dwarf- The favorite market variety in New York; when blanched is a yellowish white, entirely solid, and possessing the rich, nutty flavor peculiar to the dwarf kinds. Of close habit and a vigorous grower. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

[Right column.] [Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of two celery stalks, Caption-Kreamer.] Kreamer-A novelty. This delicious celery 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, and is one of the very earliest sorts we have ever seen coming into market from the first to the middle of June. It is never hollow, grows very rapidly and is consequeutly 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. Although this is the third year we have sold this celery we have not yet been able to grow enough to offer it, except by the packet. Per pkt. 15c; 8 for $1.00.

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. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Sandringham Dwarf White-Remarkably solid, crisp and fine-flavored. Habit of growth erect and close. A great favorite for private gardens. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Large White Solid-Large size, solid and crisp. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Boston Market-This has been a favorite with market gardeners for years. Quite dwarf and loose in habit; is usually grown without trenches. Is easily blanched, very brittle and fine flavored; it is sure to please all who try it. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Golden Dwarf-A new variety of decided merit. When blanched the heart is of a rich, golden color; excellent quality; stands handling remarkably well; a good keeper and one of the very best for storing in cellars. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

La Plume Chestnut- A magnificent, new, half dwarf, white celery, having uncommonly large and solid leaf stalks which possess a true chestnut flavor, greatly admired by all lovers of good celery. It has been produced by long continued selection, and is a vigorous and rapid grower. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. [Image: Scratchboard illustration of a large stalk of celery, Caption-La Plume Chestnut.]

Perfection Hartwell-New. A very large and vigorous growing variety which is giving great satisfaction. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Turner's Dwarf White-Stiff, close habit, crisp and juicy. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Laing's Mammoth Red-very large; perfectly solid. The red varieties are noted for their crispness and delicious flavor. Laing's Mammoth is one of the best and deserves more general cultivation. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Sealey's Leviathan-Large white; solid, fine flavor. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Seymour's Superb White-Very popular English sort; very large, crisp and tender. The stalks do not get woody and tasteless like most large sorts. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

White Plume- In this we have a new celery that is likely to so simplify its culture that celery of the finest quality can be found on every table in the land. It was sent out last year by Mr. Henderson. The peculiarity of "White Plume" is, that naturally its stalk and portions of its inner leaves and heart are white so that by closing the stalks, either by tying them up with matting, or by simply drawing the earth up against the plant, and pressing it together with the hands, and again drawing up the soil with the hoe or plow, so as to keep the soil in place, the work of blanching is completed, thus saving the high "banking" with the spade, necessary with all other varieties. Another great merit of the "White Plume" is its beauty, being the handsomest table ornament of any known vegetable; its inner leaves resembling an ostrich feather so much as to suggest its name "White Plume;" as a market variety, this feature makes it especially valuable, as it is well [continued next page]

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[Left column, continued from previous page] known, that for hotel and restaurant use, appearance is as desirable as quality; it is however unsurpassed in eating qualities, being crisp, solid, and having that peculiar nutty flavor so much admired by all lovers of celery. Its size and weight is similar to the half-dwarf varieties, keeps well till about the middle of January, but its tenderness prevents its keeping into the spring months as well as the green sorts. Pkt. 25c; five pkts. for $1; oz. $2.

Turnip-Rooted, or Celeriac-Used principally in soups and for seasoning meats. Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.

Old 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 pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.

Chickory. 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. Sow early in the spring in rich, mellow soil, in drills; cover half an inch deep and cultivate same as carrots. Pkt. 5c; oz.. 10c; 1/4 lb. 30c.

Collards. A species of loose heading cabbage used almost universally in the South for "greens;" known in some localities as "Cole" or "Colewort." Sow seed in May, transplant and treat as cabbage. In the South, seed should be sown in the autumn and it will produce a luxuriant growth all winter. Georgia-The most popular variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.

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 pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c.

Corn, Garden Varieties Our crop of sweet corn is unusually fine this year, and has been saved with great care. We can recommend it with confidence, believing it cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. Sweet corn should not be planted until the ground has become warm, as it is very liable to rot and nothing is gained by it. Always select a warm, rich soil, if possible, especially for the earlier varieties, as besides insuring the crop, the difference in soil and exposure will make at least a week's difference in the time of maturity. Drill cultivation is more profitable than hill cultivation. Plant in drills three feet apart and thin stalks to 12 to 18 inches apart in the drills. Cultivate thoroughly. Twenty cents per quart must be added to pay postage when corn is ordered by mail. Per Packet, Ten Cents, Postpaid.

Marblehead Early Sweet Corn-This variety was first sent out by Mr. Gregory who speaks of it as follows: "When tested with such standards as Early Minnesota, Naragansett, Tom Thumb and other early varieties, it proved to be full a week earlier than any of them. In all its characteristics except earliness, it bears a close resembance to the Naraganset. 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 six 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 the earliest of all, and the result has been that without a single exception it has proved to be the earliest of all." It is certainly one of the most valuable market sorts we have grown. Qt. 20c; pk $1; bush. $3.50.

Extra Early Six Weeks- Produced good roasting ears for us in less than six weeks from planting. Ears small, but well filled. Not sweet, but of good flavor, and deserves a place in every garden. We believe it beats them all in earliness. Qt. 30c; pk. $1; bush $3.50.

Extra Early Tom Thumb-This is a very early eight-rowed 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, makes it very desirable for both market and the private garden. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.

[Right column.] Extra Early Des Moines-Since introducing the Early Des Moines to the public in 1881, we have received many flattering testimonials of its great value as an extra early variety. It is as early as any we have found, with ears much larger than most early sorts; supremely delicious flavor; very prolific. It has been grown and improved by some of the best market gardeners in this vicinity for something over twenty years, and since its introduction to the public by us in 1881, the demand for it has increased very rapidly, especially among market gardeners, far exceeding our most sanguine expectations. It is not only an extra early sweet corn, but is an exceedingly productive sort, producing remarkably large, well-formed ears. The quality is not excelled in any sweet corn. Do not fail to try it. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bush. $5.

Pee-and-Kay-A new sweet corn; first sent out in 1884; it is said to be a valuable variety because of its earliness and the large size of its ears, in strong contrast with the small ears of other early sorts. It is as early as the Minnesota, only a few days behind the very earliest. It has an ear as large as the Evergreen; kernels very large, pearly white and sweet; ears are 10 to 12 rowed, large and plump; stalks strong and vigorous, 6 to 7 feet high, bearing 2 to 3 ears each. It is meeting with great favor among the market gardeners and farmers; its large fine white ears selling it rapidly as it can be offered early in the season when nothing but small ears of the other kinds can be obtained. It is the best early variety yet introduced, and everyone should try it. Qt. 30c.

Perry's Hybrid Sugar Corn- Grows about six feet high, is a rapid grower; ears 12 rowed, sometimes 14. It has two perfect ears on a stalk, usually succors more, one or two ears low down; the corn is white and the cob light red; the kernels are large and sweet. Tested by the side of Early Minnesota corn planted the same day, proved it much earlier. At the time of picking for green corn, the Hybrid was ready first. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.

Early Adams-Very early and productive; white dent sort, much used for roasting ears. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.

Extra Early Naragansett-Matures fit for table in sixty days. The kernels are a light red, much shriveled and very sweet. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.

Early Minnesota-An old and deservedly popular market variety; stalks short, with very few suckers; ears good size; kernels broad and not much shriveled, but very sweet, one of the earliest. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50. [Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of 3 ears of corn, Caption-Early Minnesota.]

Crosby's Early Sweet - Little later than above; sweet and fine. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.

Moore's Early Concord-Large, well-filled ears, very sweet and delicious; earlier than any other of equal market or private gardens, much used for canning. We recommend this as the best second early sort and a most desirable variety. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50. [Image; Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of single ear of corn, Caption-Moore's Concord.]

[Image: Drawing/Scratchboard illustration of two ears of corn, Caption-Amber Cream.]

Amber Cream-This delicious variety is strong and vigorous, growing from seven to eight feet high, ears having from twelve to sixteen rows; 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, kernels deep, rich and sugary. 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 selecled only thirty ears less than nine inches in length. Stands dry weather better than any other sweet corn. Qt. 20c; pk. $1; bush. $3.50.