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VEGETABLE AND AGRICULTURAL
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THE LARGEST COLLECTION 10 BE FOUND i THE WORLD

EMBRACING EVERY

STANDARD AND IMPROVED VARIETY.

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THSTED NOVELTIES,

BOTH OF DOMESTIC AND SOME OF EUROPEAN ORIGIN,

hat are suited to the Climate of the United States.
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The following CATALOGUES are published
during the year:

Catalogue of VEGETABLE, AGRICULTURAL, &c.,
SEEDS, ready first of January. .

Catalogue of FLOWER SEEDS, containing Directions
for their Cultivation, with over 1000 Varieties, ready first
of February.

Catalogue of TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS, with Di-
rections for their Cultivation, containing over 300 Varieties,
ready first of February.

Catalogue of DUTCH BULBOUS ROOTS, with Direc-
tions for their Management, ready first of September.

L2=” Trade Lists of the above, for Sced Merchants, pub-
lished in January and July.

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J. M. THORBURN & CO. beg to assure their Friends and the Public,
that their present year’s Catalogue of Seeds will be found to embrace every va-
riety of VeceTaBLe and AcricunuturaL Seeps that has proved to be suited to
the varied extent and climate of the United States.

During the past year an opportunity has offered to test several of the more
recent introductions of Garden and Vegetable Seeds, of which J. M. T. & Co.
have not failed to avail themselves with the view of ascertaining their merits
as compared with older approved varieties. The results of these experiments
have enabled them to direct attention to the most profitable selection; and under
each head of the following Catalogue, accordingly, their customers will find the
character of the various kinds of each Vegetable particulani
quality and productiveness; and also the season and des
which they are severally adapted.

With reference to the newer varieties of Vegetable §

P vation in the Garden, as their comparative merits are four
bly in different localities in this country, J. M. 'T. & Co
such of them as they have pointed out as desirable, in m

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the first season of their trial, by Growers in general. And they would feel
obliged by any communication with which they may be favored by their cus-
tomers as to their success or otherwise with the newer kinds, by which means
they will be the better enabled to adjust their selections for another year. It

eing their object to keep up year by year with the increased interest which is

now given to the production of first class Vegetables, and to make their annual -

stock of Seeds as perfect in all valuable varieties as is possible with reference
to their adaptation to every section of the country.

The direction, with time of sowing, &c., of course, vary somewhat in more
Northerly or Southerly localities. Those indicated in the Catalogue have refe-
rence to the vicinity of this City.

Whilst the greatest care in the selection of Seeds is our guiding principle,
without reference to cost, yet in so extensive a business, and such a multitudi-
nous variety of Stock, some mistake may, notwithstanding the greatest vigilance,
occur; for which reason we will always esteem it a favor to have any such
mistake pointed out, should it arise, and will be equally desirous immediately
to rectify it.

In conclusion, we beg to impress on our friends the expediency of giving
their Seed Orders early in the season, for although it is our constant endeavor
to keep on hand an ample Stock of all kinds, to meet every demand, yet we
find, from the preference given at one time more than another for different Seeds
of the sorts most in repute, that we cannot avoid sometimes being unable to
execute late orders. Many of the varieties are,also imported from Europe, and
when, therefore, as is generally the case, we get a large quantity of late orders,
it is then impossible to increase our importations in time for the sowing season.

All Orders sent before the end of Fezruary we can be sure to supply.

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Suggestive Rules for Amateurs, on Vegetable Culture.

One of the greatest faults in the cultivation of vegetables, arises from the
mistaken opinion entertained by many persons, that the quantity of a crop is
increased by closely sowing or planting. Nothing can be more erroneous than
such a supposition, On the contrary, both in weight and quantity, the crop of
all vegetables, to be as large as the quantity and nature of the ground sown
permits, will be found to increase in proportion as sufficient space is afforded
for the proper tillage of the ground during its growth, and for the admission of
the requisite influence and circulation of light and air.

In the directions for culture appended to the various kinds of vegetables in
the following Catalogue, the minimum space required is pointed out, and No-
vices in Garden Culture are strongly recommended, in no instance to sow or
plant more closely than is indicated. On the other hand, in many cases, (par-
ticularly with those vegetables whose herbage is large or tall,) a manifest ad-
vantage will be found to result from a moderate increase in the distances indi-
cated. As Gardens, in some instances, are small, in preparing directions for
use, regard ha necessarily been had to a due economy of ground ;

his the reason - the mimimum scale of space has been adopted in the
ig Catalogue,

4 SUGGESTIVE RULES FOR AMATEURS.

The greatest impediment to success in the production of fine vegetables, next
tothat pointed out in the preceding paragraph, perhaps, is a want of due alten-
tion to the proper tillage of the ground; nothing can supersede the advantages
accruing from deep culture ; when the plow is used the subsoil plow should fol-
low it; and io all land, whether heavy or light, (except a subsoil of pure gravel, )
will be benefited by it. When the spade is used the ground should be dug at
least sixteen inches deep.

Good drainage is of equal importance.

It is best to ‘sow and cultivate au. crops in drills and rows, in preference to
broadcast. The crop is tilled at less expense, both of time and trouble. The
hoe, during the growing season, should be continually at work, and in direct
proportion to the complete eradication of the weeds, and to the keeping of the
ground open and loose will be the weight and quality of the crop.

The rotation of crops should be attended to. Manure should be given to crops
above ground, as the Cabbage Tribe, Peas, the Potato, (for that is not a root,)
and similar vegetables. These should be followed by root crops, as Carrots,
Parsnips, &c., with less manure.

Those who are experienced cultivators, have no need of these suggestions;
but few, who are not so, will not be easily convinced of their importance, until
by direct experiment they are satisfied of their value and truth.

J. M T. & Co. take this opportunity to call attention to the advantage as re-
gards the early maturity of mary vegetables to be derived from starting them
in a hot-bed in Spring. The trouble is not great and the time gained is valuable.

To Prepare a HOT-BED for this purpose, a quantity of stable manure should be
wellshalen upin a heap, about the beginning or middle of February, after remain-
ing three days it should be again shaken up and turned over, and after an interval
of three days, repeat the same process, Let the manure remain for three or four
days in the heap, and then form the bed of any dimensions that may be requi-
site, according to the size or number of Frames to be used, making the bed
about a foot wider than the frame all round. The bed when made should be
not less than three feet high. Place about eight inches of light rich soil in the
frame after it is placed on the bed, so that the surface of the soi] may be from
six to eight inches from the top of the frame. After the bed has stood with the
lights on, but raised a few inches to let the steam escape, for a few days, sow
the seed of Cahbage, Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Egg Plant, Celery, Lettuce, Ra-
dish, &c., &c. When the seeds make their appearance above ground, give
some air day and night, in moderate weather, by raising the lights two or three
inches, and as the heat of the bed diminishes increase the supply of air to pre-
vent the Plants being drawn up. In severe weather the frame and lights should
be covered at night with mats or straw. In high wind proteet the sides of the
bed also in the same way, or the current of air through will extinguish the heat
of the bed. If made early in the season water will only be required when the
earth in the frame becomes quite dry, as the Plants increase in size the supply
of water may be increased,

J. M. THORBURN & CO.,,
15 John-st., New-York.

THORBURN’S
ANNUAL CATALOGUE

Kitchen Garden Seeds, Ke.

SSS SSS SS

Artichoke- -ArticHAUT- -Cinauco- -Urtijdhode.
Green Globe, per oz. 40 cts., per lb. $4.

Culture.—Sow in early Spring, in drills two inches deep; thin out the young
plants, and, when strong, plant them out in richly manured soil, from two to
three feet apart each way. Keep them well from weeds, and the earth loose
between them. Before Winter, cut off the large leaves and draw the earth well
up round each, and cover with dry litter or leaves for protection. In Spring,
remove the covering as soon as Winter breaks up, and dig between the plants,
giving a dressing of manure. Should have covering of like kind every Win-
ter, in Middle and Northern States.

Asparagus- -Asprrce--Hsparrago- -Gpargel.
Giant, per oz. 10 cts., per lb. 75 cts.—Roots, 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1000.

Kinds.—There is but one variety, the difference in the appearance of it
mainly arises from the peculiar nature of the soil and culture.

Culture.—Sow the seed in Fall or Spring, in drills ten inches asunder, and
covered about an inch with light earth; if sown in the Spring the seed should
be soaked in warm water. Keep the rows free from weeds for two years, after
which time transplant into beds prepared in the following manner: Drain the
bed by a layer of stones, oyster shells, or bones, on which lay brush-wood cut-
tings and some turf. QOnthis make the bed of sandy loam, stable manure and
coarse sea or river sand, (but avoid yellow or brown sand containing iron.)
Lay this on the drainage bottom two feet thick, then put the roots on it, in’ rows
eighteen inches apart, and a foot apart in the rows, cover four inches with same
compost. Before Winter, cover the bed with leaves and manure, about four or
six inches. In Spring, fork in the manure slightly, and give a good dressing
of salt.

English Dwarf Beans-Frve pre Marars. Haba-Grofe Bohnen.

1, Early Mazagan......... per gt. 20 |3. Sword Long Pod....... per gt 20
2. Broad Windsor........ ae 20 | 4. Green Nonpareil....... 20

Kinds —No. | is the earliest, and No. 2 is the best for main crop.
Culture—To do well, Broad Beans should be planted as early as possible
after the ground is open, in order to get them into pod before the heat of Sum-

mer sets in. When in pod, break off the tops of the plant to check growth.
Plant and hoe same as for Dwarf Beans. A strong soil suits them best,

6 THORBURN’S CATALOGS Din.

Dwarf or Snap Beans--Hanicor- .lrijoles. .&tup- Babies

I. Early Snap Shorts. .per qt. oe 11. Dwarf Horticultural....per qt. 20
2. Early Turtle Soup (black) Ry 12, Early Rachel, or Quail

3, Marly Valentines... sume > DD Heads .: 2.3 cette atest ; 20
4, Early Mohawk......... » 20] 13. Early Yellow Six Weeks ,, 20
5, Early China seh. eve ee », 20] 14. Red Bush spe ai 7 20
6. Early Dun Colored...5..1 ,,4 920.) 15.:Rob Roy... cee
7. Early Half Moon....... » 20) 16. Refugee, or "1000 to 1. 7 20
8. Early Marrowfat (white). ,, 20) 17. Large White Kidney, or

9. Early Warrington....... 3 ke Royal Dwarf... laeme 15 ee.
10. Early Hybrid Dampico.... ., ge 2oals. Buena Vista... ssc sceue hee

Kinds.—Nos. 3, 12 and 13 are the earliest ; No. 4 the most hardy; Nos. 5,6,
15 and 16, are the most productive, and best for main crop; Nos. 16, 17 and 18
for late; No. 16 the best for pickling.

Culture.—These Beans will not bear frost, and must not be planted too early.
Plant in drills two inches deep, and the Beans the same distance apart in the
row. Leave eighteen inches between the rows, and hoe deeply there, drawing
the earth up to-the plants. Always keep all the pods picked off close, or they
will cease bearing.

Pole or Running Beans-Hanricots a Rames.Stangen-Bobhnen.

1. London Horticultural, or 7. Small White Lima...... per qt. 40

Speckled Cranberry..per qt. 25} 8. PotatoorDumpling Lima ,, 40
2. Dutch Case Knife........ » 980] 9. New Speckled Lima....pr. pkt.25
3. Red Cranberry 22.0.0... » \ 40} 10. White Dutch Running..per gt. 40
4, White Cranberry........ » 50] 11. Asparagus or Yard Long pr. pkt.25
5. Scarlet Running......... » 40] 12. French Soisson.........perqt. 50
6. Large White Lima....... » 40

Kinds.—No. 1 is best for snaps, and Nos. 6 and 8 the best Shell Beans, and
most valuable for main crop.

Culture.—Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 5 should be planted (if night frosts past) early in
May, for they should be well started before the hot weather; No. 6 not for three
or four weeks later. Plant either in hills three feet distant from each other, or
in drills about two inches deep, and the Beans three inches apart in the drills.
Keep them free from weeds, and draw earth up to the plants.

Beet- -Bretrerave--Lemolachas- .Runfelriiben.

1, Extra Early Turnip...... per oz. 10| 8. Long Red Mangel Wurt-

2, Early Blood Turnip..... es 10 zel Sn Tek! en RE peroz. 5
3. Early Yellow Turnip.... ,, Ot 9. Yellow Globe Do....... 3 5
4, Long Blood.. in ae HDi 10, White Sugar,.a« cies s 5
5. Long Smooth Blood..... 4 10} 11. Yellow Sugar I as 5
6. Swiss Chard (for greene), “F 10 | 12. Whyte’s New Dark Blood _,, 10
7. Green, (for stews)....... 10

Kinds.—No, 1 is the eailicst and best, if used when young; No. 2 for general
and Winter crop; Nos. 4 and 5 for late and Winter use; Nos. 8,9, 10 and 11
for cattle feeding.

Culture —Sow in drills one inch deep, in rows eighteen inches apart, and
thin out to six or eight inches. Sow Nos. 1 and 2 as soon as ground opens in
Spring; for main crop, about middle of Spring. Hoe deeply between rows.
No. 6, for use as greens or spinach, sow early; and, for a second crop, again,
middle of Spring.

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Brocoli--Brocot--Broculi- -Spargelfobl.

i Barly. W hiteyse.22245% per oz. 30|5. White Cape, or Cauli-

2. Early Purple./.........- ba 30 LORE ela cteipiata tein he per oz. 50
3. Early Walcheren(true).. ,, 80 6. Sulphur Colored . SEES ae 30
4. Early Purple Cape (fine). ,, 3017. Chappel’s Cream........ i 30

Kinds.—The above are the sorts best Raia to this climate, and the only
ones that generally succeed. We recommend No. 4 as the most certain.

Culture. —Sow early sorts as soon as ground can be worked in the Spring, in
shallow drills, drawn three or four inches apart. Plant out two feet apart each
way, when plants are four inches high. Culture same as Cabbage—rich soil.
For a succession, sow one and two months later, taking care to shade the drills.

‘Brussels Sprouts--Caou pe Bruxenies..Col de Brussels
Rojentohl.
Brussels Sprouts, 20 cts. per oz.

Culture.—Sow in May, in the same manner as Scotch Kale, and transplant
in July—use as Winter greens—they become very tender when touched by frost.

Burnet--PmieeERNELLE DE JARDIN-.Pimpinela- -Pimpernell.
Garden, 10 ets. per oz.

Culture —Sow early in Spring
freely every year.

, half an inch deep, thinly, in rows. Manure

Cabbage--Cuov- -Col- -Sobf.

Einds.—Nos. 1, 6,7, 10 and 14 are the earliest;
best for second early. We particularly recommend No. 17.

1. Earliest Dwarf......... per oz. 20|17. Early Ox Heart (true)...per oz. 20
2. Early Vanack......... > 20|18. Early Matchless........ F 20
3. Early Sprotsboro’....... » 90/19. Large Early York...... ~ 10
4, Early Victoria......... £ 20 | 20. Large Late Bergen. 5... 4h, 20
8. Early Nonpareil (fine).. ,, 20) 21. Large Late Pomeranian ,, 20
ee aes ge a 10} 22. Large Late Drumhead
7. Early Salisbury Dwarf.. 20 (fine American)...... nor
8:, Bary Pitch 5s a 20) 23. Ex. fine Large Flat Dutch ,, 25
9. Early Wakefield....... es 30|24. Large Late Green Glazed s 20
10, Early Winningstadt (Ex- 25, Extra fine Late Drumhead
tra fine) sig 39) aitadea = 20 Savoy?caaea. 6-235 sd 30
11. Heale’s Early Imperial. ,, 20/26. Late Globe Savoy...... * 10
12, Early Battersea or Drum- 27. Late Yellow Savoy..... wm 28
headc.00 scan Saas 57» 10/28. Red for Pickling........ i) eee
13. Early May....... ee a ei O|29..Portural : eee | ED
14. Early ‘Savoy 2.2.8). 92.. saat) | 30. Thousand Headed...... 5.5
15. Enfield Market......... » 20)31. Mammoth German. i) ee
16. Early Sugarloaf........ % 10

Nos. 5, 15 and 17 are the
Nos. 22 and 23

are the well known Winter varieties. No. 20 will be found equally worthy of
cultivation in a moderate quantity ; No. 23 is best for main crop; No. 31 is the
largest of all Cabbages, but not as fine in quality as Nos. 22 and 23.

8 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

Culture.—Sow the early sorts in the Autumn, and protect by a cold frame
during Winter—transplant early in Spring; or in hot-beds, during February and
March, and transplant middle of April. For succession Cabbage, sow in open
ground, as soon as Winter breaks up, and again in May. Sow later sorts in
April and May, and transplant main crop from middle to end of July. No.6
will head and keep through Winter, if not sown till middle or end of June.
Cabbage should be sown in shallow drills, drawn three or four inches apart, and
when plants are six inches high, transplant early sorts, in rows two feet apart,
and fifteen inches in the row; Jate sorts, from two and a half to three feet apart
each way. The ground must be highly manured, deeply dug and thoroughly
worked to insure good heads. Hoe often, and draw earth around the plants;
and the intervals between the rows should be occasionally moved deeply down
their centre with the fork, or plow, (if wide enough to admit it.)

Cardoon. .Carpon- -Cardo- -Cardon.
Large Solid, 30 cts. per oz.

Culture.—Sow early in Spring, in rows, where they are to stand, and thin
them to one foot apart; when full size, bind plants together with straw or mat-
ting, and earth up like Celery to bleach.

Carrot--Carrote.-Zanahorias- -Médbren,

1. Extra Early Forcing. ....per oz. 10|5. Altringham............. ai’ oz. 10
Po. TATA, HLORD foi io ctl oi On jn io» va 10|6. Long Blood, or Purple. .: 4; 10
3.) lalfLong Red. ss r05<6. i 10} 7. Long Witte, : foe ea <a 10
4. Maori AOLANS CaS, Saree) 9) 10| 8. Long Yellow.. <i eee 10

Kinds.—For the earliest, and for the latest crop, No. 2 is best; Nos. 4, 5 and
7 are best for main crops—No. 4 is particularly recommended.

Culture.—Sow No. 2 as early as ground can be worked, or, for late crop,
until latter part of July; for main crop, sow from middle May to middle July.
Thin out early crop to five inches in row, main crop to six or seven inches; the
rows ten inches apart for early crop, fourteen for main crop. Hoe often and
deeply between rows. Soil, light sandy loam, richly manured and deeply dug.

Cauliflower- -Cuou-riEvr- -Coliflor- -Blumentobl.

1, Thorburn’s Nonpareil 4, Late Walcheren......... per oz. 50

(very. fine).ou(o2\. aes per oz. 1.00}5. Large Late London...... 4 40
2. Large Early London... ,, 40|6. Large Asiatic ey ren
3. Early Walcheren...... yy 5017. Lenormands . cede CpyieenO

Kinds —Nos. 1, 2 and 7 will be found the finest varieties for ye and No.
5 for late.

Culture.—Sow from the 10th to the latter part of September, to transplant into
cold frame and protect through Winter, and plant out early in Spring, to head for
the table in June ; or sow in hot-bed in February, transplant end of March into
another frame, and plant out early in May for same crop. Plant three feet apart

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by two, at least. For Autumn crop, sow in May, and plant out in July. Culture
same as Cabbage. Soil must be rich and deep, and the plants liberally supplied
with water in dry weather. As the flower heads appear, the larger leaves should
be broken down over them, to defend them from the sun and rain.

Celery. _CELERI-- Apio- -Cellerie.

1, Early White Solid....... per oz. 20|5. Red Solid (fine)......---- per oz. 20
2. Giant White Solid........ ,, 20|6. Long Purple....... ee em
3. Mead’s Improved White 7. Celeriac,or Turnip Rooted _,, 20

Solids S00 75. eae » 40\8. New Crystal White...... ,, 20
4, New Silver Giant........ » 2019 Self-Blanching......-+++. ae BO

Kinds.—Nos. 1, 2, 3,5 and 9 are considered the best sorts. We recommend
No. 1 for early, and No. 2 for main crop.

Culture.—Sow early in Spring in a seed bed half an inch deep, any time after
night frosts are gone, or on a slight hot bed, if wished early ; thin out the plants
when up to an inch apart, or transplant into a second bed three inches apart.
When strong plants, dig trenches four feet apart and fifteen inches wide; dig
each trench a moderate spade deep, put three inches of well-rotted dung all over
the bottom of each trench, then pare the sides, and dig the dung and parings with
an inch or two of the loose mould at the bottom, incorporating all well together.
and put in the plants in two rows six inches apart, and eight inches apart in row,
Give a good watering after planting, earth up as the plants make growth, and
keep the earth between the trenches loose and open with the spade.

Chervil._Cerrevit. -Perifollo- -Benfentaud.

Curled, 20 cts. per oz—New Tuberous, 50 cts. per oz.

Culture.—Cultivate and use like Parsley. Sow at any time in the Spring, in
shallow drills one foot apart.

Colewort or Collards. .Crov- -Cabu- -Slattertobl.
20 cts. per oz.

Culture.—Sow seed as for Cabbage, in June, July and August, for succession.

Transplant when a month old, in rows a foot apart each way, and hoe fre-
quently.

Corn- - Mars. .Mazz- -Mais.

FOR GARDEN CULTURE.

1. Early Burlington........ per ear, 5|5. Burr’s New Sugar....... per ear, 5
9. Early Tusearare 2.20.22 4 5|5. Burr’s New Sugar Shelled,per qt. 20
3. Early Darling’s Sugar.... ,, 5/6. Large Sugar Shelled..... 5
3. Early Darling’s Shelled...per gt. 20/6. Large Sugar......-.---- per ear, 5
4. Excelsior Sugar Shelled... ,, 20)7 Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar ,,
4, Excelsior Sugar ......... per ear, 5|7. Stowell’s do. Shelled, per qt. 20
Kinds. —No. 3 is best for early, Nos. 5 and 6 for main, and No. 7 for late
crop.

Culture.—Plant in hills three feet apart each way, and three or four ina hill,
hoe often, and draw up soil to the stems—break off all side shoots.

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Corn--For Fietp CuLturte.

P Early Improveds@annds 0.26 Nine us ee eels cae cee Ears, per bushel, - 50
1. Do. Re, (i! sf gma Us SS. tents o Sa SO Shelled, _,, 50
2. Early King Philip. . “Ste . aa , 2.50
2. Do. - do Hai leb eal . Ears, x 1.50
3. Carpenter’ S Improved King Philip. 5 i iene ta ale Sate ” 2.00
"7 Bo: i ee ae ees Sitelled, . .. 3.00
4, Early Rhode Island Binion hie uci arog otek. ore 7 2 50
4, Do. do. BOTA. cc cove. ss cede Bane a 1.50
5. Long Yellow (very fine) os. scee cecececee coce seuss 7 3 1.50
Sy Gey hh eee: cee os Z 1.50
A Doo cE Aa Si‘: ea 5. 1.50
8. Pepe tong lmpetlel Wikle.. Tae ee - 200
9. Prolific Golden Drop.. i, 6, ED ale MS, Pa) y 2.00
10. Crystal Flint or Hominy... +... secs ssc cccceeeeee . 5 2.50
A Benton, Kexica VIBE, ) oe v2.2. Mb Pesos aes bes 3 i 2.00

Kinds.—Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the earliest sorts; Nos. 3 and 4 are particu-
larly recommended ; the former producing, with good culture, from 80 to 100
bushels shelled Corn per acre, and generally ripens in 110 days. No. 8 is early
and produces ears of uncommon length. No. 9 is a new variety, comparatively
early and very productive. No. 10 one of the best sorts, growth of stalk very
strong, and ripens tolerably early. No. 11 is the most productive variety in cul-
tivation, but requires, in this latitude, the entire Summer to ripen; should be
planted atleast four feet apart each way.

Corn Salad, or Fetticus--Macur- -Gted3alat.
10 cts. per oz.
Culture.—Sow latter part of August, or early in September, in drills a quar-
ter of an inch deep and six inches apart. If dry weather, tread in the seed

lightly; keep down weeds with hoe. Just before the firstof Winter, cover thinly
with clean straw.

Cress- -Cresson. -Mastuerzo- -8veffe.

1, Curled, or Pepper Grass...per oz. 5| 3. Broad-Leaved Winter...per oz. 20
2. Broad-Leavedwewe shut om . 5|4. True Water Cress...... ». oo

Culture.—Sow Nous. 1 and 2 thickly, in shallow drills, every two or three
weeks. Sow No.3 in Autumn—it is quite hardy. No. 4 requires a stream of
running water, in which it will grow without care, except keeping at first weeds
from interfering with it.

Cucumber- -Concomper. . Pepino- -Gurfentirner.

1, Early Russian... ij.,eneeeper 0z. 20) 7. Long Green.... ... scm on per oz. 20
2. Early Short Green....... tr 10| 8. Long Green Southgate... ,, 20
3. Early White Spined..... .» 10] 9. Long WhiteTurkey(true) ,, 30
4, Early Green Cluster..... % 10/10. Long Green Turkey.... ,, 30
5, West India Gherkin..... x 40|}11. New Jersey Hybrid(fine) ,, 30
6. English Gherkin......... 30

Also, Ruth’s Island, Prize Fighter, Walker’s Rambler, and other choice extra
long varieties, for frames, 25 cts. per package.

VEGETABLE SEEDS. 1]

Kinds.—Nos. 1, 2,3 and 4 are the earliest; No. 3 is the favorite kind for
table use; Nos. 5, 6 and 7 for pickling, and 8, 9 and 10 for frames and hot-beds.

Culture.—In February and March raise seed in hot-bed, or in April, in cold
frame, well covered. Plant out inrich newly dug ground, in hills or ridges,
when night frosts gone. In frames protect well at night, give airin day. Avoid
wind. Shade from midday sun. Keep up heat when grown early in year by
hot dung lining as temperature of bed subsides. Stop the leading shoots con-
tinually as the fruit shows. Or plant the seed in open ground as soon as the
weather becomes settled and warm, in hills four feet apart, use a shovel full of
warm manure to each hill, which cover with an inch or two of earth, scatter
eight 6r ten seeds to a hill, cover half an inch deep with fine earth and spat it
down. Hoe often, and when out of danger from insects thin the plants to four
in a hill,

Egg Plant--Metoncene- - Berengena- -Gierpflanje.
lV, Epa Purple. 3.22.0... per oz. 30 | 3. White, for Ornament....per oz. 75
2. Improved N. York Purple ,, 60 4. Scarlet Chinese (beautiful)pr. pkt.10

Kinds.—No. 1 is the earliest and very productive, but small. No. 2 is the
best and largest for main crop. Nos. 3 and 4 are used principally for ornament,
the latter is most beautiful.

Culture —Sow in hot-bed very early in Spring; transplant when two inches
high into a second bed; if that is not done, thin to four inches apart. Do not
plant out till weather becomes perfectly settled and warm. Cool nights or wet
weather will check them. Keep some back in frames for a second planting out
in case of weather changing unexpectedly. Keep plants watered for a few
days if hot when put out. Keep plants tilled by the hoe and draw earth up as
for Cabbage.

Endive- -Cuicoree- -Chicoria- -Endivien.
£. Green Carled ........ 200 per oe 20 | 2 Wale ..0. .ocis o 55s pia... per oz. 10
ae Welttie Corled 1.66 6.0.00. 5, 20] 4. Broad-Leaved(Escarrolle) ,, 20

Kinds.—Nos, | and 2 are the best for Salad, particularly No. 1, which is also
the most hardy. The rootsof No.3 are used for flavoring coffee. No.4 is
principally used for soups and stews,

Culture.—Sow No. 4 early in Spring. Nos. 1 to 3 from latter part of May
to end of July. Sow thin and cover slightly. When up, thin out to eight inches
apart and give a good watering afterwards, if dry. When leaves six or eight
inches long, blanch them by gathering the leaves in the hand and tying them
together near the top with yarn or bast. This must be done when quite dry or
they will rot. At approach of Winter the growing crop may be taken up care-
fully, with ball of earth to each plant, and placed close together in frame or cel-
lar for use, but must be kept dry and have plenty of air or will rot.

Garlick. _Atm_-Snoblaud.
Sets 30 cts, per Ib.
Culture.—Light richéoil. Plant the sets in rows six inches apart, and about
two deep. Leave a foot between the rows, whlch keep hoed deeply. When
the leaves turn yellow take up the crop.

12 THOBBUBRM SBS CATALOGUE,

Kale.-Cuov vert rrise..Lepollo Durante. -Blattertodl.

1, Green Cuiled Scotch..... per oz. 20| 4. Sea (Chou Marin)...... per oz. 20
2. Purple German Curled.. __,, 20 4 Siberian or GermanGreens ,, 10
3. Brown German Curled... _,, rt G, Jerusalenh, ie <c cssisue if 20.

Kinds.—Nos. 1, 2 and 3 are nee No. 4isa oe acta hagee the
appearance of white Celery, but cooked as Asparagus. No. 5 is used for early
Spring Greens.

Culture —Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 5 are cultivated and grown exactly like Cabbage.
No 4 sow early in the Spring in a frame, transplant to another bed six inches
apart, in six weeks’ time. Dig and manure highly a piece of ground and plant
out in hills three feet apart, and three plants in each hill, about end ofyJuly.
Before Winter, cover these hills with litter or leaves. The following Spring,
uncover and dig inthe manure. Keep them well cultivated through Summer,
and the following Winter it will begin to produce crop, Salt is a good manure
to be given to this plant as well as to Asparagus.

Kohlrabi or Turnip Rooted Cabbage.
1, Extra Early White Vienna, above ground.. Favela eh -.per oz. 20
2. Large White, ME cod ceed pt aint sien eae a ee
3. Large White, below ground.. Se Or ilens ot ieee 10

Kinds.— Nos. 1 and 2 we fecemreil as the finest, ate one for early forcing
and the other for general crop. This isa delicuttull vegetable and should be
grown in every Garden.

Culture.—Nos. 1 and 2 may be sown in April or May, and the plants after-
wards treated the same as Cabbage, only that in earthing up the plants you
must be careful not to cover the globular part. No. 3 cultivate in every respect
like the Ruta Baga.

Leek. -Porrrav- -Puerros. -forro.
Large Elag (fine) ;..-0\ecens Ber 02. POPIMPOTIEd ... . . sinc nv0en cen wltle per oz. 10

Culture.—Sow very early in Spring in drills six inches apart and one inch
deep. Thin out to one inch apart, when they are about seven inches high plant
them out in rows eight inches apart and as deep as possible, not to cover the
centre young leaves. Water thoroughly if dry weather when planted out.
Draw earth up tothem as they grow. Require very rich soil. Take up and
store away before Winter,

Lettuce. -Larrus-. -Lechugas. -Salat.

1. Early Curled Silesia. ....per oz. 20| 10. Grand Admiral......... per oz, 20
2, Large white Summer Cab- 11, Victoria Cabbage (fine). ,, 20

DAEs. in bw ame eee 4 20ee. India Head. 0.0 sins Upak ; 20
3. Large “Green Head...... a Bisa, White Coss... /. uss ee se eee Tee
4, Ice ‘Drumhead (fine)... J 20.pe€, Green Woes... .. cass nee oa) 20
5, Hardy Green. : Jscempee x 20| 15. Grey Coss.. 4 20
6. Madeira or Passion,.....__, 20/16. Magnum Bonum Coss... te 20
7, Tennis Ball...... Sia dil ae, DOPE. Chicoree (fine piper > ee
8, Butter (Boe et wseccsms (>, 20}18. Oak Leav-d. oral
9,-Brown Dutch. cies. snee » 20119. Brown Winter "Cabbage ee |

VEGETABLE SEEDS. 13

Kinds.—No. 1 is best for forcing or earliest Spring crop, as well as fora
succession kind to sow every two weeks during Summer. Nos. 2, 4, 8, 11 and
12 are fine for main Spring and Summer crops. Nos. 5,9 and 19 for Fall and
Winter. Nos. 13 and 14 are also highly recommended, but more trouble to ~
raise.

Culture —Sow Nos. 1,2 and 8 in frames in March, or in open ground as
early as it is open, and transplant in rows eight inches apart. Sow again ina
mocth’s time for succession. In August, sow any of the varieties except Coss
and Nos. 5, 9 and 19, which should be sown in September. In October some of
these may be planted in frames to head in Winter and early Spring Always
sow thin, and thin out well or the plants will not be strong. The last Spring
sowing had better grow where sown, being thinned out to six or eight inches
apart To have Coss in good order, they must be sown in hot bed early in year
and transplanted in a cold frame so as to have them good plants to set out at the
opening of the ground. They require tying when grown, fora few days, to
blanch. Lettuce requires good ground and moisture in abundance. Hoe care-
fully every other week.

Husk Melon..-Mrton Muscape- -Melon Moscatel-Santalupen.

Lekine Natiiier: 53. 2... per oz. 20| 6. Skillman’s Fine Netted..per oz 20
2. Bite, Apple. Bs 12. sahte asters 20| 7. Pomegranate, or Musk

ar Green Cir On scons. 5403 z 20 | Scented for Perfume.. _,, 50
f-Jeuny ‘Tand 2ae 4.73%... 2° B 20| 8. Large Yellow Cantelope. ,, 20
5. Persian (very fine)...... ys ee

Kinds.—We consider Nos. 1 and 3 the best for table. No. 4 is early and
small size No. 5 is large size and extra fine quality but late in maturing. No.
8 is very large, but of indifferent quality.

Culture:—Plant in hills six feet apart each way, six seeds in each, and thin
out to two or three plants when in a state of forwardness. It is a good plan to
make a hole for each hill two feet wide, in which dig some rotten stadle manure,
Dust a little soot or wood ashes recently burnt on the growing plants when up.
Draw carth up round the stems, and stop their points to make them branch when
they begin to run; lay them out evenly to cover the ground, which keep clear
from weeds at all times. A light but rich soil, suits them best.

Water Melon..Meton v’ravu--Zandia--Baffermelonen.
1. Early Mountain Sprout..per oz. 10 | 5. Apple seeded... .cxisi0.penez 3u
10

2. Black Spanish.......... i 6. Orange (very fine)...... 3 30
3. Ice Cream (extra fine)... ,, ARE ES Ce per packet 25
SAC ATONE c5 ob ~ apn i 10 | 8. Citron for Preserves. ....per oz. 20

Kincs —No. | is early, and No. 3 is the finest for general crop. No. 6 is the
new popular sort, the rind of which peals off like an orange, excellent quality.
No. 7 is a new variety of Citron from Japan, which when stewed and made into
pies is an excellent substitute for Apples, keeps all Winter.

Culiure —Same as Musk Melon, except that the hills should be eight fees
apart each way.

14 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

Mushroom- -Cuamrianon. -Seta--Chamignonbrut.
Fresh Spawn 10 cts, per lb., 12 Ibs. for $1.

Culture.—Mushroom beds are best made under cover. Any cellar or shed
will do. Collect a quantity of fresh stable manure without the long straw, turn
it three or four times to get rid of the rank heat’ Dig out a foot deep of the
space to contain the bed. Lay some long manure at bottom, and then the pre-
pared dung, a little at a time, evenly and wel] beaten down till it is a foot high;
put a layer of light earth on this two inches thick; then another layer of dung,
principally droppings, and earth on this as before; place the Spawn on this, in
lumps two inches square or so, at six inches distance all over the bed, and cover
with earth an inch thick. Beat it gently down all over. Cover the bed with
straw, and, if out of doors, keep off rain by mats or thin boards.

Mustard--Movuranrpe. -Mostaza- -Genf.
White London, 30 cts. per qt.—Black, 30 cts. per qt.

Culture.—Sow thickly, in shallow drills, and press the earth on the top du-
ring April and early in May, and for Fall Salad, in September, or in frames,
or in boxes, in any out-house, in three inches of earth during Winter. Sow very
thickly.

Nasturtium--Carucine- -Capucino- -Nafturtium.
Tall, 20 cts. per oz. | Dwarf, 5 cts. per paper.

Culture.—Sow in May or early in June in drills about an inch deep. The
Tall kind near fences or poles on which they can climb and have support, if
left to trail on the ground the fruit is apt to be injured.

Okra--Gomso..Kin Gombo- -Gajran.
Improved Dwarf Green, 10 cts. per oz. | Long Green, 10 cts. per oz.

Culture.—Plant late in Spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills
three feet apart where the plants are toremain. Thin out to nine inches. Hoe
and draw earth up occasionally to the stems.

Onion- -Orcnon- -Cebollas- - 3wiebeln.

t. Karly Reds g¢>....ceeen aa oz. 1. Eripolit.... hseesos sche or oz. 20
é. Large Red. ..sisises p> ox 5, et0) 8. Welsh (for Salad) ..-. 22 20
3. Yellow Dutch. ‘aekeeeween s,.. 201 9. Top, or Button Onions. per “gt. 20
4. Yellow Danvers......... 7) eae. Potato Oninns, 2... «<siem ae

5. White Portugal......... 5, 20/11. Yellow Onion Sets...... yy ee

6, James’ Keeping.......+- » 20112. White do. GO; 12882 59

Kinds.—Nos. 1 and 4 are early. Nos. 2, 3 and 5 are the best for main crop,
the former two keep best during Winter, and the latter best for pickling.

Culture.—Rich soil, deeply dug, and then lightly rolled. Sow Nos.1to5
moderately thick, in drills one inch deep and twelve inches apart. As soon as
ground is open in the Spring, thin to three inches apart. Keep down weeds,

but avoid covering the bulbs.
will produce new leaves for Salad early in Spring.

<

VEGETABLE SEEDS.

15

No. 8 should be sown early in September, and
Onion sets and tops are

placed on the surface, in shallow twelve inch drills, about four inches apart, but
not covered. No. 10 plant in Spring or Fall, as they will survive the Winter if
slightly covered with dung.

Parsley- -Prrsit--Perijil- -Beterfilie.
14 Extra: Corledes so0.!. cena per oz. 10 | 3. Hamburg, or Rooted..
10

pe ete ere eee hz,
Kinds.—WNo. 1 is the best. ,
Culture.—Soak the seed a few hours in Jukewarm water, and sow early in

Spring in drills an inch deep and one foot asunder.
inches apart.
light cellar.

as Carrots and Parsnips.

‘Parsnip- -Panais- -Chirivia- -$aftinate.

1, Guernsey, or ae cease te one oz. 10 | 3. Long White........
2. New Round.. geese 10

Kinds.—Nos. 1 any 3 are the best kinds.

Culture.—Sow as soon as ground opens in Spring
and fifteen inches apart.
seven inches inarow. Hoe often.

”?

No. 2 is early, but small.

Peas- -Pors--Chicaros- -Grben.

Extra Earty.

.-.per oz. 20

Thin out the plants to four
To preserve in Winter, remove some plants and set themin a
No. 3 should be thinned out while young, and managed the same

sass PERO 10

, in drills one inch deep
When plants are two or three inches high, thin, to
They like a deep rich soil.

1. Princesse (earliest and finest grown)... ....... sees sees 24 feet, per qt. 40
Pp Creel OP i OUPel. os. rice weed scs. Uetcatavscrssatactesle ¥4 a 25
ROCA TOM cps cc oid aioe. ge nee Ved so wtiosck 1S * 30
a> Proice Aliert). cic: Scena eta A es aes as ke SARI ES, 55 20
Fay DABS EES, INO, © 5. 2) oaign, «a cee << Seen «ate oes sacks, vs - 25
Bia So a el ee A ae ee a _ 20
fy Bone Pham si. S50 Sar; . Se. eS PPS POE S inches ,, 95
EarLy
a, Wiashinston congenic aaets « Pies s,< oa tae~s sy'n ais v0 eo: a ee
Ss Warwitle.s2. $2022. Sees Be EE eS my Ute rr 2
¥0,. Charlior's....\o."scn7.caae os toe a oes Eo “ache tucice | ys = 20
ED, BIME(SUn DR ca cnjan <a Ce Se teens nce ay yy,
12, Double Blossom aad Bee See Meh body =e fy 20
Br, bishops’ Dwart Prone.) ees... eee... soca ccs i ae se 25
14, Bishop’s Long Pod.......... Re - 3 ae a oe
Pereconiic, or Sitawheiry.. 7 fetes 2 ces cece sccaccl sa 25
*16. Excelsior Marrow (new).... sesej.eee cece 0-4, » 7D
Pr, Hasme pun (new)... <<: coe = =e og ee oa eas 50

16 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

GeNERAL Crop.
*13; ‘Champion: ofsBngland (fine)ssc pi). alice dasved cele voce 5 feet, per qt. 30

29> Qireen ial MP wee, (Ne). GAN amaleahsrcie ds wiiw's wie deidie ge oe IE oy, i 40
AO. Blite Tia perie ne) pice, ois. nseisleisisleie's <niee os vnienleis’ ely h iy BS 20

OL, JSC RA GRIAT oles onic: ia ann vei eto.» 0 0's Gpolde-aieiio& a. bf Pm 20
22. Blue Scimitar..... Pe eo) a eis saat s Bisel ig 7s {aan
DO OMEN SULAE VCOTILO DOUS s\n cyte wie cee 0s vices oxsisles seve oo 53 50
24, Banksian Marrow.......... DIMMS, Sleceiwtedi«' Sivieln visser obivs oy 4 25
‘25 ensents Dwarl Green Marrow si is cot 00th es sees Bays Be 30
AS AERIS ELCUNDSE », ious iaie hoo wis kjw ain is ERE ES o's Sw eine ol ndhlendle etal les ws 30
*27. Hair’s Dwarf Green Marrow (one of the best).........24 ,, 5 50
RAR SEETHOOS PUG, ittettid. » occrehers eicMie @ eaci'e carne wiseise ve ea hy. das i 25
29.,Elarnison’s Glory (fine and NOW) iu . sc wvieel ences ee ease Bit 5; is 30
30. Harrison’s Perfection (fine and new)............. e000. BG, 5 30
*SL, Napoleon (fine and Mew) a. .2..sagieccecisee gin win ole intel arate ats, 9 1
*32, Eugenie (fine and new).......... nee pate eels vee RG gee a - 73
Late Crop.
A MUOMPEMLOL (MEW IE viavagw + .0, sped b nce eam ee, mes sn os oaiod ar yp” 00
*pAyChauipion sor Scotland! (MEW). 6. dese ss 00.scc00nne sees 5 ee Pry i.
BO WA EVER TT ONAL a ts mina, veleiclie AMM «(10 nial eoteic maja Saietsims @ 20

Bo Ae CIMA RHO MINE Es ois. 5 cea ele GMM sees cee peed seeecteecD Us sf 15

BU MEa Ce CAPAVCE Oley BABE 5 2 oe ig hase EBs os ced vs 1 pis le lows 2. 38 15
38: Tall. Sugar (edible pods) .... 2. «o0e.. AO Spa se pin Bias 3 50
TSO MGI RUS Mill VeeNOW, . 1,100 civ aisles owcee sce vednce SEO et i 30
At = AVEC CMLCSS Coir pitcisle we oe SeAMEEW ec leves cons ceneicsene Migs ‘ 30
AL Bias a Oe (GUNMEN tere sce s +s wae s = » = 0%, d)ore oan.» > aces W's. A 50
+47 Tp S DCM ANCCRMERIERE ox es so clits esc cence ssacestemeO "gy Py 75
*43, T'all Mammoth Knights........ Re eee G28 F 73
*44" Epps’ Monarch (fmerand NeW). . gin. ao opis one ecicniesD. gy i 75
#45, Epps’ Lord Raglam (fine and new)........ .cse cece woes Bug 75

The above list comprises, it is believed, every desirablz variely known, that has
been tried and found lo succeed well in this climate.

Those marked * are Wrinkled Marrows, the finest flavored of all Peas.

Kinds.—We recommend, for the first crop, Nos 1, 2,3 and six; for second
crop, Nos 9,11 and 14; for general crop, Nos. 18, 24, 27, 29,30, 31 and 32; for
late crop, Nos. 36, 40,41 and 44; for small gardens, Nos. 7, 13, 19 and 26 are
valuable.

Culture.—A light dry soil, not over rich, suits the Pea. If they grow too
vigorously, and show no signs of bloom, run a spade along about eight inches
from the row straight down, and thereby root prune them. Do this each side
the row, and they will bloom in afew days. Plant as early as the ground can be
worked, and again every two weeks tor succession throughout the season.
Plant in single or double rows, from four to six feet apart, according to the
different heights, about an inch apart in the row, and three inches deep, hoe
often. In dry weather, Peas should be soaked in soft water five or six hours
before planting, and if ground is very dry, they should be watered in the hills,

: VEGETABLE SEEDS. 17

Pepper- -PIMent- -Pimienta- - Pfeffer.

LOS 2 ee, eee per oz. 40|4. Small Chili.............per oz. 50
2. Sweet Spanish (for Salad) ,, 50)|5. Large Squash........... a AO
3. Sweet Mountain (for Man- 4 Long rede 2d Sees Se rs AQ

goes) «4 arte. t eee 4 50 . Large Bell.. Age oe er 20)

Kinds.—WNo. | is early and very fine; tiGoe 5 and 6 are fiat ae, main crop.

Culture.—Sow early in hot-bed, or in open ground in a seed bed, about the
middle of Spring, in light warm ground. When three inches high transplant
to eighteen inches apart each way; hoe frequently.

Potato--Pommse pe Trerre--Papas- -Sartojel.

| Marly Sovereigu/(extral time) ee ae. «~ ai elawsm oe cee Ge 0c «per “bus $2.00
2. Herly Ash’ Bea hitGdinem 5.6 S54. cise tse shes dbo SP ah a abien “ 2 50
ooqlaat hy Digicel aii see Pais te wiht ie oe 9 oo ode wed veied Suvelemie’ ij 1.50
4. Early White We ee ap = PAA pee he Loe - 2 00
5. Prince Albert.. Sate ep -k - 5) ee ee ne Fe 1.50
6. Peach Blow.. Se EES oo Nate an minis Si Aisw «g's eolelets F 1.50
7. Davis Seediiie ganese Seed Meaes + + ysinicicys 2.0 ape’ » oe olan = Pe 2.00
aa Cayuca WaMermeece se eee. . oc ss vodeabiaes sede see's - 2.00

Kinds.—No. 1 is the earliest of all the early varieties, and we guarantee it,
without any exception, the finest quality Potato in cultivation, and the most de-
sirable kind for family use. Nos. 4 and 5 are also moderately early, very pro-
ductive, and fine quality. No. 6 is too well known to need description. No. 7 is
recommended as being the most productive sort, free from rot, and equal in
quality to the Peach Blow.

Culture.—To grow healthy Potatoes that are free from rot, it is necessary to
plant them very early in the season, in good rich soil, that has been liberally
manured the previous year; when the plants make their appearance above
ground apply to each hill a double handful each of wood ashes and _ plaster,
mixed—if kept free from weeds a large crop is the result.

Pumpkin- -Cirroui.e- -Calabaza- -Grofe Kirbis.

1: ete Citesse. Sawa shor, Wey | 4 Cashew © sc c0<iaj. dnsld nee per oz. 10
2; Mammothic's: 2 wage es oa. ,, 20] 5. Seven Years Pumpkin..per pkt. 25
3. Connecticut Field........ per qt. 20

Kinds—Nos. lt and 4 are the best for family use. No.3 for stock. No. 5 is
a valuable variety, good quality for family use, and keeps for several years.

Culture —May be planted middle of Spring, amongst the Indian Corn, or in
the field or garden, in hills eight or ten feet apart each way, with four seeds ina
hill. In other respects, are cultivated in same manner as Melons and Cucum-
bers; but avoid planting them any where near either of those.

Purslane- -Pourpigr- - Verdolaga- -Portulat.
25 cts. per ounce.
Culture.—Sow early in Spring, in open ground.

18 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE. }

Radish--Rapis et Rave--Rabanos and Rabanitos. -
Radies und Rettig.

Marly FILPAME nici cis ovens per oz. 10; 10. Yellow Summer Turnip. per oz. ‘

2, Karly Olive Shaped.....° ;, /10)11. Purple Turnip:......2. =

3. Early Long Scarlet Short 12. Grey Summer Turnip.. __,, +
LOD Sait ee nier's''< bn 0 » 10/13. Black FallorSpanish.. ,, 10

4, Early Yellow Turnip.. 1) ko). 12. White Spanish: fe. ee 10

5. Early Scarlet Turnip.... ,, 10/15. Rose Colored Winter

6. Long Salmon........... 5 Hd Chinese!sn2 .u% pases 55

NeSOMESE MTDC Se. ws wah 5 2 », 10|16. White do do jenaaen

Smuone White Naples; ...:.°)",, *10) 17. Purple do do 1) ee

OPV Mite = LMINID: oon ince « vhoie x eto

Kinds.—Nos,. 1, 3 and 5 are best for early sowing; Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 12 are
best for Summer planting; Nos, 13, 14 and 15 for last and ,Winter sowing.

Culture.—Sow as early in Spring as ground can be worked, and every two
weeks throughout the season, in drills an inch deep and a foot apart, and thin to
three inches from each other. If dry weather when growing, these crops are
much benefited in quality by watering. A warm sandy loam, made rich and
light by some good strong manure, suits them best.

Rhubarb- -RuusarBe- -Ruibarbo- -Rhabarber.

Linnzus, 25 cts, per ounce.

Kinds.—We have found the above sort so much superior to all others, in
quality, size and earliness, that we have cultivated only this one sort.

Culture —Sow in drillsan inch deep. Thin out to six inches apart. Jn the
Fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well; then transplant the young
plants into it, three feet apart each way. Cover with leaves or litter the first
Winter, and a dressing of coarse manure should be given every Fall.

Rhubarb Plants- -Jihabarberpflanjen.
50 cts. each, $3 to $5 per dozen.

Roquette.
20 cents per ounce.
‘Culture.—Sow in early Spring, in rows, and thin out to eight or ten inches.

Sage--Saucen- -Salvia- -Salbei.
30 cents per ounce.
Culture —Sow in drills, half an inch deep and ten inches apart, and thin to
the same distance between the plants.

Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster--Sausiris_.Ostion Vegetal. -

Haferwurjel.
Long White, 20 cents per oz.
Culture.—Sow in early Spring, in drills twelve inches apart, one inch deep
and thin out to six inches inarow. Keep them clean from weeds, Cultivate
the same as Carrots and Parsnips.

VEGE T AS IZE “SSE DS. 19

Savory--Sarierre..Azedrea--Caturey.

2 i ae Pe eco (AW Miers) 5262)... 02. sesperez. 25

Culture.—The same as Sage.

Scorzonera- -ScorzonerE- -Escorconera- - Scorzioneriwurzel.
20 cents per oz.
Culture.—Cultivate precisely in the same manner as Salsify.

Skirret--CueErvis--Chirivia tordesea.
28 cents per oz.

Culture.—Sow in drills, half an inch deep and a foot apart. Thin out to
eight inches in a row. Keep down weeds. Take up the roots before Winter,
and store in sand or earth.

Sorrel- -OsrILue. - Acedera--Sauerampfer.
Garden, 10 cents per oz.
Culture.—Sow in Spring, in drills six or eight inches apart.

Spinach- -Epinarps-_ -pinacas- -Spinat.

1, New Flandre (fine)...... pomozO | Oo. Priekly....05..4. 5025. cee per oz. 05
2. Round Leaved.......... 7 15 | G: Holland, or: Orach. 2.3.2. 35; 1 20
3. New Zealand (Summer). ,, 20/7. Lettuce Leaved......... es ID
4, Yellow Sorrel Leaved.... ,, 10 |

Kinds.—Nos. | and 2 are the best for early Spring sowing. No. 2 also, for
Fall and Winter, in this latitude. No. 5 is the most hardy.

Culture.—Rich soil, if light, tread it down before sowing. Sow a quarter of
an inch deep and a foot betweef the rows. Thin out to eight inches. Sow as
soon as frost is out of ground, and hoe frequently to prevent plants running to
seed. For Winter crop sow end of August and in September. Lay straw be-
tween rows at approach of Winter, and very thinly over the leaves.

Squash- -Grraumon. .Calabaza- -Riidentirbis.

1. Early Golden Bush...... per oz. 10, 10. New Hubbard (fine)....per oz. 20
2. Early Green Striped Bush ,, 10] 11. White Leghorn (very l’ge)pr.pkt. 25
3. Early White Scallop Bush ,, 10/12. Mammoth Cuba........ ,, 25
4. Summer Crook Neck.... ,, 10) 13. Mammoth Chile........ Ao)
5. Winter Crook Neck...... ,, 10) 14. Honolula (extra fine)... ., 29
mr fama Cocoattut 2.2 25-. 5 ;, 10| 15. Improved Lima Marrow ,, 29
Pe eeston Matrow.~ es s+: », 10|16. New Mahogany, (from

8. Patagonian, or Custard... ,, 20 Baracay \20524 «see = PAB
9. Polk.(very fine Winter). ,, 20/17. Sandwich Island........ Phe aes

Kinds.—Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are the best sorts for early Summer use; Nos. 5,
7, 9 and 10 are the best late and Winter varieties—No. 10 is particularly re-

20 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

commended as the best Squash grown; Nos. from 11 to 17, are new and very
peculiar sorts for Winter, and well worthy the attention of growers; No. 11
grows tq weigh from 100 to 150 Ibs. No, 12 is one of the largest sorts and very
fine grained, excellent for pies; No. 13 will grow three feet long, and is one of
the best for pies; No. 14 is an entirely new variety, of great promise, and said
to be one of the best in cultivation, either as a vegetable or for pies—keeps all
Winter; No, 15 is an improvement upon the Boston Marrow in'size, growing
much larger and is equally good in quality; No. 17is very curious, some speci-
mens resembling a duck—very productive, and good for pies.

Culture.—Plant in hills, in the same manner and at the same time, as Cu-
cumbers and Melons—the Bush three or four feet apart, and the running kinds
from six to nine.

Sweet Marjorum-Marsonaine-Mejorana(Oregano) Majoran.

40 cents per ounce.
Culture.—Same as Sage.

Thyme- -Tuym- -Tomillo- -Thymian.
40 cents per ounce.
Culture.—Same as Sage,

Tomato--Tomate. -Zomates- -Liebesapfel.

Walarge Red <ic . uch isi... per oz; 2nie7. Pear Shaped... owe... per oz. 30
2. Large Red Smooth...... * 2518. Yellow, Plum. sis. 5 seve is 30
3 Large Red Mammoth.... ,, romeo. Fejee Island (new). 252 52, 25
ie Liarge) Velow «ocak « 3; 25/10. New Strawberry, (Phy-

Br ved (Chetry... os ou mceh ee « = 40 salis Alkekengi)..... wl) +48
6, Yellow Cherry.. 5 ae)

Kinds.—No. 2 is iconaered the earliest and best for main crop; Nos. 5, 6,7
and 8 for pickles and preserves; No. 9 is a new and valuable sort for peneral
use, very solid, but late; No. 10 is the Winter Cherry, sometimes called Straw-
berry Tomato, it is excellent for preserves,

Culture.—Sow in hot-bed in March, and transplant into the open ground, when
weather becomes warm and settled; or sow in open ground in May, and trans-
plant when plants are six inches high. They succeed best near a fence or trel-
lis to climb on, but they do very well if planted four feet distant from each
other, without support.

Turnip- -Naver.-Nabos- -Riiben.

1. Early Dutch <..¢)tm ess per oz. 10/11. Yellow Stone.......... per oz. 10
2. Red Top Strap Leaf.... _,, 10/12. Yellow Aberdeen....... 10
3. Red TOD i. +3 aero a 10| 13. Robson’s New Golden

4 White Strap Leaf Flat.. ,, 10 Globe . : «5. tesckeane = 10
5. White Flat, or Globe.... __,, 10} 14. New Yellow Finland... _,, 10
6. Swan's ‘Bee .....eeeeen 7 20015. Dale’s Hybrid ..2qcenee = 10
7. Long White Tankard... _,, 10} 16. Improved Yellow Swed-

8. Vertue’s New Long White ,, 10 ish, or Ruta Baga.... ,, 10
9. Long Yellow French.... ,, 10/17. White Ruta Baga...... 5) chal
10. Yellow Malta’ ..'.Gepes * 10/18. Long White French.... __,, 10

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:

VEQEnwtE Ish SEDs. 21

Kinds —Nos. 1 and 2 are best for Spring sowing. Nos. 2, 4, 11, 16 and 18
for Fall and Winter. Nos 13 and 14 are also fine for table use.

Culture.—For early Turnips, sow as scon as ground opens in Spring. No.
16 should be sown from any time in July to first part of August, but the other
kinds for Winter use, may be sown from end of July to end of August. Tur-
nips are generally sown broadcast, but much larger crops are obtained, particu-
larly of the Ruta Baga, by cultivating them in drills twelve inches apart, and
thin to six inches in drill; hoe them a month after sowing.

TREE SHEDS.

For description, and 300 other kinds, see our Tree and Shrub Seed Pip bar

Abies balsamea. asap o nie ye ees 6 ves ewe wise ves per lb. $3.00 per oz, £5
canadensis... Hemlock (clean seed)..........-... , $6. ee ae 50
excelsa 5. WVoripagiprMeer eas. ecec cess sees es gy $1.00 - 15
pectinata.. Huropean Silver Fir.............2.-- SS ae 15

Ailanthus glandulosa.. Tree of Heaven..............- st BOD 2, 25

Arbutus unedo.. Siagwber rye Tree wee «ws bayer sn cece os 3 S200 » 40

Betula-alba . . Witte ite ees. od 20 cemnie'e giles « 0. Ga 15

excelsa .. MEO@UB item. see get- ++... dos aes A et OO 15
populifolia.. Poplar-legued “Birch . 0.2 .00..0%.-+) 5 82 00) o7 oo
WISTS . DUCE eC CO ok EE... Foc 520 eies sg os er EMG: a 15

Buxus. sempervirens. . Hoerpreen Bog... ..2..0-20-002+ 5, 95.00 _,, 50

Carpinus ostrya. sap Haran Beoaiies, .-.icecces. ees §=65,_ ~ $2.00"—=" 25

Carya alba.. Shell Bark Hickory........ 2.000. ee per qt. .25pr.bus.4.00

EAT. o PV TCCT e UME Sate eae oa sia'e sainla sw ma’s o's - 2D ost REO
ORO LN ead fe CME a a 2D. sn eld
tomentosa ramet: NMI ae cee .. wiccees vas dees A wie a SOU

Gedrus Libants. €zdertap Delamon o.. . 2... e502 eee. per cone, 25

Cornus Florida.. Florida Dogwood.. seca sas oss. PEE Ib. $U50 gen ez. 185

Cupressus disticha.. Bald Cypress (a beautitar fs oe per qt. 30

Diospyrus Virginiatia .,Pemunmpa.... fo.sd ode. cine ce > (SUSU perez: 15

Wagus: sy lvatiGaas Bree Life wcrad - . swiss wcicis ae eesee per lb. 75

Praxinus alba Mesee PAS sees aeetoe wn cieicinn +0 as oe +s. 1-00 per oz. 15

Gleditschia triacanthus.. Honey Locust....... ARS Ae 4 a LS ye 10

Juniperus: Virginiana.. fed Cedar coe. 1.00 cence. s eee per qt. 40

Larix Europoeus.. Buropean Larch.........0+.ee00.+- 3, $1.50 per oz. 20

Ligustrum Japonicum. .Japanese Privet............+. ,, $9.00 _,, 25

Vuleatte .-Commroml TUGEs os. aa cca. +. 65s af 200 25

Pinus maritima..Sea Side Pine....... Bs atic ee, OU. 5 15
nigra Austriaca.. Black Austrian Pine. 2 el ke 80S 25

sylvestris. Bae ia Ae. a (ee St OU 15
Fisid asa Pi ticle bth seen ees = cepa se. cae oi59 BOLO pong 25
Dinca: SSlONE Pee er ee. eee ag 00 Sa pe | a" (Te 15

strobus..; Weymoulke. Bane ieee. Sota gn... ens

», $3.00 ,, 25
teelea trifoliata. ) Hop Tree... vac. « Soest. ws se

300 |, 26

Muemnus catharticus..Buchiiorieee.. Jea2eee se... |, S100 ;, 10
Robenia pseudoacacia.. Yellow Locust........0... 000 fe RO! 15
Thuja occidentalis.. American Arbor Vite (clean ae 6 df C0 50

eremighs.. CAIRESE b> inninkireees wcbieeele > «- vari Leer a 25

_ Ulmus he Flings... ss, a simi 3 PZ: 25

9a, THORBURN S CATALOGUE.

a ee Oe ee aa) SS,

Amie Seed)... . aries 4 aes per qt. 40| Plum Pits.. per gt. 50
Apricot Pits.. » %| Quince Seed. “per Ib. $3. 00. ne oz. 25
Cherry Pits (Black Mazzard) », 90| Raspberry (two sorts)...... RNS S ES
Currant (three varieties)....per oz. 50 | Red Alpine Strawberry einlete », 200
GOOSEDELLY iainwe save ois op biel wi Ba 2.0 O00) I i a », 2-00
Grape (Hot House)..... @ aOi) British Queen) or Asesise. 55 ae
MNettarme Pits... sctecs cre 2 “per Ib. 1.00 | Keen’s and 8 other sorts do. ,, 200
LETC) og ag SSRN pei = oie per qt. 25) Lawton, or New Rochelle
Pear Seed.....per lb. $2.00. per oz. 25 Blackberry Seed pr.lb$6 ,, 50
Do. Amer. saved ,, 3.50 ;,. 540
9
FOR LIVE FENCES, &c.
Honey Locust or Three-Thorned Acacia, Gleditschia triacanthus...per lb. .75
Osage Orange - - - - Maclura aurantiaca...... per qt. .75
Buckthorn - - - - Rhamnus catharticus.....per lb. 1.00
Yellow Locust - - - - Robinia pseudacia....... rs ia
Privet - - - - Ligustrum vulgare. 150
American Arbor Vite.. Thuja occidentalis (clean seed) per 1b. “$6. 00 sah oz. .90
—————-e } e—___—_-
iT RD ye EE EDS.
Graines pour les Oiseaux.
PRICES VARIABLE—BY THE QUART OR BUSHEL.
Canary - - - - - Phalaris canariensis......
Hemp - - - - Cannabis sativa..........
Maw - - - - -. Papaver rheasS........ ».-.
Millet - - - - Panicum miliaceum......
Rape - -* - - - Brassica napus...........
Rough Rice - - - Oryza Sativa. .... ees. seee
—————_—_ 0 e -—_——_
GhLROVEHRS.:
Yellow Treefoul - . - Medicago lupulina......... per lb, 40
Lucerne, or French Clover - - RALLY A «iso's ssa .ce +m» oan, Ae
Red Clover - Sa» - Trifolium pratense......... 3 ene
White Clover - - - TEPEDS «sie ene » 930
Scarlet Clover - - - = incarnatum..... ~ ae
Alsike Clover - - - hybridum.....-- 7 00
oe

ESCULENT ROOTS AND PLANTS.

Plantes et Racines Potageres.
Dioscorea Batatas, or

Chinese Potatoes, from 50 cts. per dozen to 25 cts. each.
Asparagus Bagis) 75 cts. per. 100—$6.00 per 1000.
Horse Radish Roots, 50 ets. per lb.

Rhubarb Roots, $3.00 to $5.00 per dozen.

We have also on hand, at the proper season, Plants of

Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, Brussels Sprouts, Celery, Tomato, Egg Plants,

&ec., &c., &c.

MISCELLANEOUS.

23

Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Herb Seeds.

Granes d’Herbes a l’usage de la cusine ou odoriferentes.

Di. - a z 4 L
Sweet Fennel - = = S

Garden Angelica = : =

Burdock - = = 7 .

Wormwood - 2 = » J

Belladonna - = “2 ~

Borage >» a= 4 .o@i Bp

Pot Marigold - = a ES

Saffron FA 85:- See eee

Hemlock - = = z 2:

Carraway - = = = -

Coriander = = - =

Boneset = £ Es ‘s rs

Pennyroyal - - 5 gl =

Henbane = Z a e ,

Elecampane - - - -

Hyssop 2. yee es ee

Lavender - * 2 = ~

Horehound - = : 5 3

Balm = = = z "

Catnep - - < - =

Sweet Basil = < 4 =

Dwarf, or Bush’d ee E

Sweet Marjorum = e iS

Castor Oil Beans - = = 3

Rosemary - - - - -

Dyer’s Madder_ - 2 : =

Rue - - = = = 2

Red Sage - = = = y

Common Sage - - - -=

Summer Savory - - 271982

Bene - - - = =

Tansy -— - . - : 2

Thyme - - ” zs Z

Anise - - = = ~ 2

Fenugreek - =

MISCELL

Chinese Sugar Cane...... per qt
African Imphee.......... i
Broom: Comte: 230-3 -
San PIOWERj 2222 dncm sates eee
Sea Island Cotton........per lb
Georgia Upland Cotton... __,,

_ . SS eee 2 per qt.
Wisk Endives.. 52.5..2225 per lb. 1
PCRs 653 asc awe ue aay Fe
Gnigue lappy ..-::.2.<<«<44 wi
DCUEWNAGSTASS 2... s200 -Sas er OZ.
joe Le ee per lb. 1

* Cuba Bast

25

50 |

25

25 |
25 |
25,
25 |
00 |

00
00
25
00
80

Anethum graveolens....... per oz. 10
feniculum... ... ere 10
Archangelica officianalis... ,, 10
PATRONS FADS ko 2. sig tetas ain wie
Artemisia absinthium...... ipa
Atropa Belladona.......... je ae
Boris 753550. sacs cs oe
Calendula officinalis....... ,, 23
Carthamum tinctorius...... ve ae
Conium maculatum...... Riven
CaENHEICARUS «a2. = ac0% 3330 ee
Coriandrum sativum....... ,, 10
Eupatorium perfoliatum.... ,, 75
Hedeoma pulegiodes....... 5. ate
Hyoscyamus niger........ Paes =
Inula helonium............ on oe
Hyssopus officinalis....... ve, ¥ Oe
Lavandula spica.......... TAO)
Marrubium vulgare....... pa ae
Melissa officinalis......... a pow
Wepetacataria.. . csne sears fe GOU
Ocymum basilicum........ aul HOD
minimum........ jn. 58
Origanum marjorana...... ig ot AD
Ricinus communis........ per qt. 25
Rosemarinus officinalis....per oz. 50
Kubia tinctoria. 322.4+..><05 3 EEO
Ruta graveolens........... ‘i
Salvia hominum..... ae
OMiCINAlES «os )cj2'sisFs' ae ae
Sotureja hortensis......... 3, 29
Sesamum orientale........ rae
Tanacetum vulgare....... if oe
Thymus vulgaris.......... ea 1
Tragium anisum.......... 5 eee
fe SESE a eee 2 ee Pe
AGING e ie >.
| Potato Seed. peroz. 50
Havana Tobacco. . ee. 5, 50
| Mizewtend: £40). aeesieaee 5 25
Virginia Pe Pe a 4 25
Florida ie eee Oe - 25
Gre cemer. 68 ht ee te + 25
Witte Bupins:... <2 -...5- per gt. | 30
Spebiye oo vif. Sead oS per lb. 30
Pollersleazels.. ..... 43. 3 40
Spray etches... .. . 22. per qt 20
iy Witenes: 6° on apes 26
LC. Sere eer .»per Ib. 1 00

24 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

Got ACS Sie Hd) SS.

Agrostis stolonifera, or Creeping Bent Grass—a valuable lawn variety for rich
and moist soils, (nothing better for grass plots)..........$4.00 per bus.

vulgaris, Or Rell opelafasemic nt. .\o% ois oss. os eer cove coe $1.00 per bus,
Aira cespitosa, or Hassock Grass—this grass prefers stiff or marshy bottoms
Where the Welter SARUB 306 mew «axe asec sie Sh Rest: ..30 cts. per lb.

flexuosa, or Wood Hair Grass—delights on high and os & hills.
30 cts. per Ib.
Alopecurus pratensis, or Meadow Foxtail—one of the best Grasses for perma-
nent pasture, and thrives in perfection on lands of an intermediate
quality as to moisture and dryness...........2. sees ooo $4.00 per bus.
ARTESS JOP ENCE TOR(AI seahy w's's e ssi ‘elewie vv'neiecsea es OU Capen
Anthoxanthum odoratum, or Sweet Scented Vernal Grass........75 cts. per lb.
Arunda avenaria, or Reed Grass.............205 sv eeee eects «SOU Clan iommeE
Avena elatior, or Tall Meadow Oats Grass... . .cc. coos sees cece $3.00 per bus.
flavescens, or Yellow Oat Grass—this Grass should be sown with other
varieties, such as Crested Dogstail and Sweet Vernal, valuable for dry
meadows and SEUSS Cte eine oes rip no's oolesbe sped iD CLomncmIee
Cynosurus crystatus, or Crested Boda —a desirable Sheep Grass, and very
productive sipiacts De BHR RESETS. «<i> soloiniow cicinietaieinn vee sat 60 per bus.
Dactylis glomerata, or Orchard Grass..... 20. .e2. seeeseee oo ee $2.00 per bus.
Fesiuca duriuscula, or Hard Fescue—one of the finest of the dwarf-growing
Grasses, and succeeds best on light rich soils............$4.00 per bus,
loliacea, or Darnel-Spiked Fescue—this Grass possesses all the valu-
able properties of Rye Grass; its produce is larger, it springs earlier,
and improves by age, which is not the case with common Rye

GASSier to AEM e Rete RS NOt oho (= lola oj s taille oo eso 2 ails sie oleate de .-. $6.00 per bus.
———. ovina, or Sheep’s Fescue—a good variety for forming grass plots; ithas
the advantage of a fine and succulent foliage............ $4.00 per bus.

pratensis, or Meadow Fescue—this Grass makes excellent hay, and
though a large plant, yet the herbage is succulent and tender, and
much relished by cattle, as it does not form rank tufts like the larger
Grasses. <!-(\7 ems Eats Sei RIGEEE's <\nic\c-= anv cis'o's welpe ante sap TD MEE: bus.

rubra, or Purple abe ie-— this Grass shiek much affinity to the Festuca
dur iuscula, from which it is, however, distinguished by the leaves,
which are broader and longer. so HEgI> yee 5 .. $4.00 per bus,
tenuifolia, or Slender Beco ei urishes well on in ae sterile soils.
50 cts. per lb.

Holcus lanatus, or Meadow Soft Grass—grows from 1} to 2 feet high, and will

thrive in any soil, from the richest to the poorest......... $2.50 per bus.
Lolium Italicum, or Italian Rye Grass....... a Paice p loictoeaye Ps owe .. $3.00 per bus.
perenne, or English Rye Grass.........0.....00+. + ee+. $0.00 per bus.
Onobrychis sativa, OF SaimthOi.. ...d ae. cere esos veeececece eee. 20 Cts. per Ib,
Panicum Germanicum, or Hungarian Grass...........00e0e08- $2.50 per bus.

Phalaris arundinacea, or Reed Canary Grass—grows well by the sides of rivers

GNG Stan diGePOOls swe cs yee Eps +. . eldc oe bos sei sietatelele tO ChS a meneme
Phiewm= pratense, OC ViUMGUNY scp naewler. 02 voce cesses Por parires os Market price.
Poa aquatica, or Water-Meadow Grass—this is an excellent pasture variety
for very wet situations. Jie. PPP ele
annua, or Annual Speer Gmiatone fol ies sailing and sweetest pasture
tit mee |. Ge hy Or «+ ssee40 -ctsi per db;
memoralis, or Wood Meadow Grass—the early growth of this Grass in
the Spring, and its remarkably fine, succulent and nutritive herbage
recommend it strongly for admission into the company of the superior
permanent Pasture “Grasses............ ie etait ok se oss os DOCS, En ane

*

APE RIO Te ee te ee eee DS. 25

Poa pratensis, or Kentucky Blue Grass..........+0++-+++++++++-$2.50 per bus.
do. do. do. CNEPAPEICA a vein’ a,,0% <9,.06 30 $9.00 per bus.

en ea ti se or Peer Meadow Grass—a similar variety to the
RAS sta saree a Syht Bee eet -F2 ..60 cts. per lb.

arabia or Foul Meadow rs fee very Peabinhle hay vanene succeed-
ing best in low moist land.. eres ast ..$2.50 per bush.

trivialis, or Rough-Stalked Meadow Gime ithe superior product of this
Grass over many other species, its highly nutritive qualities, and the
marked partiality which oxen, horses and sheep have for it, are merits
which distinguish it as one of the most valuable of those Grasses which
affect moist, rich soils and sheltered situations............ 30 cts, per Ib.

Spergula pilifera—this new Dwarf Perennial Alpine plant is a perfect substitute
for small Grass Lawns, or pee directions for cultivation on cover

of this Catalogue. in eae dea cos «DO Cts: pel plat
Rhode Island Bent nak yee tesivh Ble for lewis isis doe} oO DER Due
Mixed Lawn Grass.. : cseeceseenceeescee ese cee 80 xf
French Mixed Grass (Gea fey Beptigds ciacte eds ee ne Mane ee posO0” %,,

————__— 0 6 De ___—_.

Prices of a few of the leading varicties of Seeds
by the pound and bushel.

SO

Beans.
Karly Turtle Soup.....: per bus $4.00 | Early Rachel (very fine). per bas. i a
Early. Valentine......... Fr 4,00 | Early Yellow Six Weeks _,,
Early Mohawk.......... ss 4.00 | Horticultural Pole...... tn : %
Early China Dwarf...... *3 3.00 | Scarlet Runners........ ed 8.00
Barly Robi Roy, o%.25< 4 5 4.00 | Large White Lima...... s 9.00

Beets.
White French Sugar....... pemlb. a0. | Kellow Globe ...35 oo 8 See. per lb. 50
Yellow German Sugar......_,, BO jane Bi00d |. cea «ones s ae 75
Farly-Biood; Turnip. 2.2. os ' 79 | Long Smooth Blood........ ,; oO
Long Red Mangel Wurtzel.. ,, 50

Brocoli.

Early Purple Cape, per lb. $4 00

Carrots.
Long Orange (fine)... ....per lb.$1.00 | Large White a a ee iin Ib. 56
Large Altringham Seater 2 ne Early Scarlet Horn. ey
Large White Bielde 4 es %

Cabbage.

Early York.............+per Ib $1.50 | Large Drumhead (Amer.).per Ib. % ie

Large Early Oxheart...... 3) 00 | Larg ge Bergen..

Drumhead Savoy (English) ,, 1.00 Large Flat Dutch (English) a i 25
Do. do (Amer. }a: 4° 8) Sap Do. do. do. Sau i sieal)= SE)

Large Drumhead (English) ,, 1.00) Red Dutch........... ht e.00

26 THORBUEN’S CATALOGWUA.

Cauliflower.
Karly London), ¢..4..4< i4.'s0 per lb.$5.00 | Late London.............. per 1b.$5.00

Celery.
Early White Solid (fine).. per 1b.$3.00 | Giant White Solid (Imp’d) per Ib ne 00
.50

Giant White Solid ¢Amer.) ,, 200] Self Blanching (fine)..... 5
Cucumber.

Early White Spined........ perlb. 754 Early Frame. cc.) .cenaeee perib. 75
Barly, Clastett sic «secs siail ete », 75 | Long Green (fine)........ i Ae
Egg Plant.

Tone Pit ple wits tacos a sis.5 per lb. $4.00 | Improved N. Y. Purple...per lb. $8.00
Endive.

White ‘Curled v.52 me’ per lb. $2.00 | Broad Leaved...........per lb. $2.00

Green ‘Curled)...j.i:. semetessesl, a5) 2.00
Leek.
Fine American Flag.....per lb. $2.00 | Imported Flag........... per Ib. $1.00
Lettuce.
White Cabbave. .c..i..0. per lb. $1.50 | Early Curled Silesia. ....per lb. $2.00
lee Drumbead ice tee a 1.50 -
Melon.
Hine Wut. cee ener per LD: #. ee Ice Cream Water......:. per lb. $1.00
Green Citron Se Wilecs wie Ee
Okra.
Improved Dwarf, per Ib. 75 cts.
Onion.
Lange Redt,.). aysmen naan tee lb. I. 00 | White Portugal......... per lb $1.50
Large Yellow... ....:% aA .00
Parsley.
Extra Curled, per lb 75 cts.
Parsnip.
Best Cup, per |b. 75 cts.
Peas.
Extra Early Princess (best in Early Washington....... per bus.$3.50
cultivation): ..s pene per bus. $3.00} Blue Imperial.......... ‘is 50
Extra Early Prince Albert _,, 4.50} White Marrowfat....... ;, 3:00
Extra Early Emperor.. " 4.50 | Black Eyed do .s0.... 5; 3.00

Extra Daniel O’Rourke.. * 5.00 | Champion of England... ,, 6.00 -

ARE OO be DT BA Seep s. yey

Pumpkin.
ages CHeese |; 125 occ aaee per lb. 50 | Connecticut Field...... per bus. $4.00
SMM. dd ciclo > toa neee ee 60

Radish.
Early Scarlet Turnip. ......per lb. 75] Yellow Turnip............ per lb.
Witte “Fornip;... 45-1 inn g Scarlet Short Top..... fe

Oro

Sel

Salsify.
Long White, per lb. $1.50-

Spinach.

Round Leaved......... +00 Deke a | ETICKV os viele esse, ss << per lb. 50

Squash.
Early White Bush..........per lb. 75 | Boston Marrow.......... per lb. . .00
Barly Golden Bush......... . ‘Brac Eubbpard.to2.3-2.:.'. » », 2.00
Early Green Striped Bush.. ey 3)

Tomato.
arse died ..2<s. pea per, gee |: Yellow Plum. .....2.... per ib $200
Large Red Smooth....... pee | Pear Shaped. 2W.' 5. .¢..: . "2, 00
Large Yellow........«. oe Six bee

Turnip.
Early White Dutch.........per lb. 75 ; Fine American Ruta Baga..per lb. 75
Red Top Strap Leaf........ » %9|Skirving’s Improved do .. ,, 50
White Strap Leaf.......... ,, %2|Purple Top €0).c 20h. 5, 0
Long White French.........,, 7%5{|Marshall’sPurpleTopdo .. ,, 50
English White Globe....... » 020) Bullock’s Heart BOC nt tee
English White Norfolk..... ,» 980|Dickson’s Improved do .. ,, 50
Me eam UME soi, croton o's tre », 72| Laing’s do dO) .:a¥e 44 e530
Welliw, Ahetteen 2.7 <c52s.,. 4, 50 Dale’s Hybrid dO! c.f GBD
Waite’s Eclipse (new)...... » 75 | Asheroft’s (new) d@™ so Suey io
Green. Globe): 78 ss... < we |

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Book Ss.

hese ariner S Fame rOpea ite oa. . Stele + are cedck sla ss anees s (G. Emerson) $4.00
Sorgho and Imphee, Sugar Cane.......0......2...++ -eee(H. 9. Olcott) 1.00
The Young Gardener's: Assistant 5.3 o....3'.doecees (Thomas Bridegman) 1.50
The: Kitchen Gardener's Instructors... .. 2:00:52. (Thomas Bridgeman) 33
‘The: Blorist’s: Guaie 5. cee ies ~ 55. < wm aieierls's (Thomas Bridgeman) .50
The Fruit Caltivator's Manuals. 2e24. . <.\.).-.. (Thomas Bridgeman) — .50
American Flower Garden ay AE 2 Se 2 ee (BR. Buist) 1.25
Grape-Grower’s Guide.. ES hai tcleinis wiv ocar-'cc. Joon ( DGEKOR) | :O0
Bteck’s Book of Flowers. 280/20 il lo. sssclc. lect ceresse- (Breck) 1.00
Chinese Sugar Cane—History of.. adel «1's poeta osul oe el ye ymmeron
Ladies’ Companion to the Flower Garden.......-..... (A. J. Downing) 1.50
The Fruit, Flower and Kitchen Gardener’s Companion....... (P. Neill) 225
‘The @anary Bird Fanciers... a gee.- os Salen sive «o( Gy. GC. Vhorburm): (ais

The Planter’s Guide, or Practical Essay on the best method of giving im-
mediate effect to wood, by the removal of large trees..(Sir Henry 1.50
Steuart)

28 THORBURN’S CATALOGUE.

Lstimate of Seeds calculated to stock a Kitchen Garden for an
ordinary sized Family.

Amt. brought up........$9.40

1 gt. Beans, Early Valentine..... 20] I oz. Melon, Green Citron........ 20
a eX “© Early Riaehel..... 3... 20 | a, <t = Ice’ Cream 3. trae 20
Tag ‘* Horticultural Pole... 25|4 ‘* Okra, Improved Dwarf..... 25
oad > var ge wage se ie ae £071. ‘* Onion, Red. 2... -..s5 cee
1 pio. fh \\ Scarlet Rinmgeracer os moi 6“ Yelloiy. gies: sume os Oe
2 oz. Beet, Extra Early Turnip... 20/1 “ ss Witte. ssn ae8 vans eee
Bee: “ Blood Turnip.,...:..#20) 1 “ Parsley, Extrawurled., oc 10
ae tt Long. Blood). aa: reem 10|2 <* Parsnip . ..opes-s 7o eee 20
3 ‘* Brocoli, Purple Cape..... . 15)|2qt. Peas, Extra Early Princess.. 75
St) Beese|s Sprouts:.,- ie .ciage 0)2 « “ Karly Watwiehwceese 40
4 * Cabbage, Karly Oxheart... 10/2 * ‘ Champion of England. 60
gps tt “© Drumhead Savory 15/1 ‘* “ WHarrison’s Perfection.. 30
Bat a | Rembickling yoee IO}. «' WhitedMarrowiate 15
bet ‘« Large Flat Dutch. 25/4 @z Pepper, Sweet Mountain.... 10
i“ Carrot; Karly, Horns. te... wns Chery «./..¢.\p5eeeaeee 10
4 “ Cauliflower, Early......... 20/4 “ Radish, Scarlet Turnip..... 25
4 “ Celery, Early White Solid.. 10/2 ‘ “ _, Long Seatlet-paee 20
BE fe Giant White Solid.. 10}1 “ “« . Yellow (Taraipsees 10
2 qt. Sugar Corn, Extra Early.... 30)1 “ ‘© Chinese Winter.... 20
is ts Mammoth... 2004 “ Salsify.........¢s0b eon 50
aL at sf Eyerergen ..... 20|8 ‘* Spinach, Flandre......... o cae
loz, Corn-Salad® . Somes ee 9 ty) 10}1 ‘“ Squash, Early Bush........ 10
AE Cress, Curled .... Jew abitetiake = mom 1 e New Hubbard..... 20
1 “* Cucumber, White Spined... 10/4 ‘ Tomato, Red Smooth....... 10
ead wc Long Green..... 1). . Yellow Plum...... 15
a Oe N. Jersey Hybrid 10}|1 ‘* Turnip, Early Dutch....... 10
4 ‘* Egg Plant, Improved Purple. 30|1 . White French..... 10
4 “ Endive, Green Curled...... Loy 1 * 5: Yellow Stone....... 10
2 ree Witte.” (.s. 0/0... ‘LOU paper Sage... ss .5..0 0.5 wee nee
4 “ Leek, Large White......... 1071 °“: Summer Sepory).<o. 05. 5
4 ‘* Lettuce, Curled Silesia...... 10}1 ‘ Sweet Marjoram........ 3
+ hae vf White Cabbage. 0R =“ «| Thyme ......5.:..2-ss05)
Ase cu Ice Drumhead...... pum”... Bevender i9an. cea aale> aes
Carried 919.)\;,... Meeceiba ssa $5.40 $12.00

SPHRGULA PILIFHRA.
The New Subslitute for Grass in the Formation of Lawns and Garden Borders.

It forms a turf equal to that of the finest Grass, for which, at first sight, it might
easily be mistaken. Over Grass it however possesses many advantages; in the
first place, it requires no mowing, and it is reported to withstand the effect of
long continued drought better than any Grass, remaining comparatively green
‘when the latter has been burnt up. Another point in its favor is its evenness of
surface, provided the ground laid down with it has been made so in the first in-
stance--a matter of great importance—for the plant itself never grows more
than a4 or 4 an inch in height. After planting, the only care that it requires is
sweeping and rolling. If left undisturbed it would be one mass of white flow-
ers in July; but as most people prefer a lawn perfectly green to one covered
with blossoms, the latter should be removed by frequent sweepings with a fine
broom, A birch broom is too rough for it. The seed, which is very fine, and
very scarce as yet, should be sown in pots, boxes, or in the Green House, to be
sure that every seed will make a plant, and when the weather becomes warm
and settled in the Spring, replant toa rather shady border of the open ground
fora few weeks, and ultimately transplant upon the prepared Jawn surface,
trom 6, 9, to 12 inches apart; or the seed may be sown in the open ground, in
the Spring, in the usual method observed for fine seeds......per packet, 50 cts.

GEORGE SIBELL, Printer and Stationer, 12 Wall-st., New-York.

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