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Established 1828. Incorporated 1895.
Philadelphia, U. 5. A., January 1, 1899.
^ COUNTRY HOME can be complete without a vegetable garden, and no matter how j^l perfect the surroundings may be, a garden is of still greater importance, as it is the
%. source from which the table is supplied with the most wholesome food; to be sure
the requirements can readily be purchased, but there is a yast difference between regetables fresh from the garden, and those from market or stores, which are generally wilted or half decayed from long keeping ; the great advantage gained in haying your own garden is therefore apparent to all, but a successful and profitable one cannot be had without attention and some knowledge of sowing and cultivation. But the most important feature to bear in mind is first to secure good seeds, for no matter how much care and attention are given to the preparation of the soil and fertilizing, if defective seeds are sown, the garden must prove a failure, which we all naturally understand, yet how few there are who give this important subject the slightest consideration. When we assert that over half the seed that are annually sold and planted are worthless either from old age, or spurious stocks, it is no exaggeration ; those seeds left at the country stores to be sold on commission aie generally of this stamp, and it would be wise to avoid them.
There is another enemy of the garden to guard against and that is chtap seeds, which are always defective from some cause ; bear in mind it is the same with seeds as with all other merchandise, unsalable goods have to be reduced in price to sell them ; if the vitality or purity of seeds could be distinguished by their appearance, all with the exception of the indolent would be successful in their gardening operations.
The house of Buist was established in 1828, now 71 years since, and the system pursued is the production of seeds from selected seed stocks, that is, when the crops are in their greatest perfection, to select from each the most perfect specimens from which to grow seed, which is .sown by us the following season to produce seeds which we supply our customers ; a method of this kind continued for so many years, has resulted in Buist's Garden Seeds establishing a world-wide reputation for purity and fine quality ; if you have never tried them, it will be greatly to your interest to do so this season, as there could be nothing finer for purity or strong germination. SEED FARMS:
RO*cOALE, WATERFORD, MORRISVILLE.
Stores, 922-924 Market St. (Next to Post Office.)
Warehouses, Lombard St.
j If you are a Gardener and are a large Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our I GARDENERS' QUARTERLY PRICE LIST,
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BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
This
71st
B«!^ Garten Seeds
THE growing of Buist's Garden Seeds was commenced by the father of the present pro- prietor in 1823. During this long period our greatest effort has been in establishing a reputation for their Purity, Quality and vSure Germination. How far we have been suc- cessful in accomplishing this, we have only to refer to the great success of our house and the extended trade we have secured for our seeds from almost every part of the civilized world. "We know that there could be no finer Seeds produced than what are supplied by us, as they are exclusively of our own growth on our Seed farms, or on the farms of our private grow- ers, and raised from the Choicest Selected Stocks. Our Seeds will always be found of the finest quality, purest strain and of the strongest germination.
The great advantage, therefore, that we poss?ss over seedsmen who are obliged to pur- chase their supplies is very great, as neither the age nor purity of Seeds can ever be distinguished by their appearance, which will account in a great measure for so many unsatisfactory Seeds being annually sold.
Our Special Offer this Season
Premiums on Purchases of Garden and Flower Seeds
What $1.00 to $10.00 will purchase of Seeds in Packets, Ozs. and Quarter-Lbs.
MAILED FREE AND SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED. For One Dollar — you may select $1.25 worth in Packets, Ounces and Quarter Pou
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Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets Only.
Most of the varieties we sell are put up in both five and ten-cent packets, and as there are many who purchase their Seeds in thic way, we sell them at the following special Low prices, mail them FREE, and guaeantee their safe delivery. Selections can he made by the purchaser. t
For the Five-Cent Packets. For the Ten-Cent Packets.
25 Packets for $ 1.00
50 100 200 500
1.88 3.50 6 50 15.00
15 Packets for $ 1.00
50 " 3 25
100 " 6 38
200 " 12.50
500 " 30 00
Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners' and all other Large Purchasers of Seeds.
If you purchase Seeds largely or grow Vegetables for market, send for our Market Garden- ers' Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.
We Mail Seeds Postage Paid.
Seeds in packets, ounces and quarter-pounds ore mailed by us free of postage. Half-pounds, pounds, pints and quarts, the pos age must he added to prices quoted at the late of eight cents per pound and sixteen cents per quart.
OUR SYSTEM OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS is to give satisfaction to our customer,, which we always guarantee.
ROBERT BUIST COMPANY.
BUIST'S GARDKN GU1DK.
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VIEW OF BUIST'S ROSED ALE SEED FARM.
Monthly Calendar of Operations
—FOR THE-
VEGETABLE GARDEN.
Vegetable gardening for the North in monthly operations cannot be accurately given, but the active months in this department are March, April, May, August and September. We there- fore merely suggest hints of cropping and about the period they should be attended to in lati- tudes of the Middle States. By observing the condition of the climate and season in the differ- ent States, the time for planting can readily be determined.
There are several points, however, which must beheld strictly in view to insure success.
1st. Sow reliable seed from a reliable house: always avoid commissioned seeds, d*> they are like the quack medicines of the country — worthless, accomplishing nothing but poo*1 results and disappointment to those who use them. They are generally either old with age, or greatly adulterated, to reduce their cost. It should always be remembered that the success of your garden depends almost entirely upon the purity and growth of the seeds sown. If you have not been successful in obtaining Reliable Seeds, then try those grown by us; they have a world- wide reputation, and especially so in the Eastern and Western States; the cultivation and im- provement of varieties adapted to those sections, is made a specialty, by devoting a portion of our extensive farms exclusively to the growth of such varieties. Personal attention is given to the purity of every crop grown, and the growth of each variety is thoroughly tested before being sold, we therefore guarantee our Seeds in a favorable season to prove entirely satisfactory. If you desire, that your gardening operations should prove both a success and a pleasure, then Always Sow Buist's Seeds, if you have favorable weather after sowing, we guarantee they will not only grow, but produce vegetables of the very finest quality, but order them direct from our house, you will then be sure of receiving our new crop, besides— we also guarantee the safe ar- rival of all orders. Remittance can be made by post-office order or draft.
2d. Select for your garden a location where the soil is both rich and of a mellow nature, not likely to become surface-baked and capable of being worked very early in Spring. Manure it thoroughly with well-decomposed stable manure, plow and subsoil it, or spade it at least twenty inches deep, and lay it out similar to illustration given under head of Vegetable Garden.
Buist's Seeds have been Awarded Grand Prizes for their Great Purity, and Fine Quality In Almost every Seed Market of the World.
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3T Days.
1899.
MOON'S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H. M .
Last Quarter 4 10 21 A.
New Moon 11 5 50 A.
First Quarter 18 11 36 M.
Full Moon 26 2 34 A.
SOUTHERN STATES.
I). H. M.
Last Quarter 4 10 21 A.
New Moon 11 5 50 A.
First Quarter 18 11 36 M.
Full Moon 26 2 34 A.
Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
II H. M.
S 7 M 7
25 4
T F
S
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Ml 7 T
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T W T F S S M T
W7
25 4 25 4 25 4 25 4
24 4 24 4 24 4 23 4 23 23 4 22 22 4 21 21 2()
o 5 5
20 5 195
16 5 15 5 145 13 12
Sun Sets
43
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16
Moon R. & S.
9 23
10 22
11 24 morn
0 31
1 41
sets
7 22
8 42
9 53 11 3 morn
0 14
1 22
26 26 23 12
5 56
6 34 rises
6 14
7 15
8 18
9 15 10 21
Moon Souths.
H. M.
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STELL- ~.= ATIONS r
Latitude of Southern States.
11 w
53f*
34 i* 17 *
2 * 51 A
44 A
8 42 *
9 45 *
10 49 #
11 53p Ev.54**
51 44
35 23
6 4JL
7 38 \f*
8 29R
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10 9 10 57
20!^ M
11 44 morn
0 28
1 11
1 52
2 34 f*
3 16llfr
Sun Rises
7 3
4 7 57
5 7
6 7 67 7
127 127 127 127
21
3 17 29 13 25 13 7
7 13 7 1813 29 1 36 11113 6 22 14 6
35 35 35 35 35 45
7 7
7 45
8 7
8 7
9 7 9 7 97
107 10 7 10 7
Sun Sets
4
4
35
35 35
25 25
05 05 05
59,5 59 5 58 5
Moon R. & S.
9 28
10 22
11 19 morn
0 21
3 40
4 47
sets
7 32
8 45
9 51 10 56 morn
rises
6 25
7 22
8 20
9 12 0 12
Moon Souths.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
8 42
9 45
10 49
11 53 Ev.54
51 44 35 23 11 0 4(J 38
8 29l|
9 20 10 9
10 57
11 44 morn
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1 52
2 34
3 16'
Sirius s. 11.56 A. Procyon s. 12.48 M. Venus rises, 4.1 M.
T) 4. 6 9 ¥
v_B/ 9 great, brilliancy 6 % C • Epiphany 9 in perihelion 6 9d
6hd
11, C in perigee Mars r. 5.21 A. Rigel s. 9.37 A. Jupiter rises, 1.17 M. Aldebaran s. 8.50 A. Saturn rises, 4 26 M. Algol s. 7.13 A.
is, no
Castor s. 11.31 A. The Pleiades s. 7.42 A. Pollux s. 11.44 A.
5 in t$: 6W<L Procyon s. 11.29 A. Uranus rises, 3.0 M.
6 9\- 6 %<L £T^26. Bet. s. 9.26 A. V*/Castor s. 11.1 A. Neptune sets, 4.19 M.
9 gr. hel. lat. N. Sirius s. 10.2 A. Procyon p. 10.51 A„
JEWISH CALENDAR.— January 12, Shebat, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 3, 1777, Battle of Princeton— 7, 1718, Gen. Putnam born — 8, 1815, Battle of New Orleans. 11, 1861, Alabama seceded— 13, 1825, Slavery abolished in Mexico— 18, 1813, Battle of Frenchtown. — 26, 1885, Gen. Gordon killed. — 3i, 1849, Corn Laws abolished.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-3, colder; 5-7, snow ; 8-12, milder; 13-15, rain; 16-18, cold; 19-20, heavy frosts; 21-23, cold and stormy; 24-26, fair, 27-28, drifting snow storms; 29-31, clear and cold.
Copyrighted. Anptist 1st. 18X1.
MRKETTKK GIVE BUIST'S SEEOlfflriFliE;
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. 5
3d. A thorough eradication of all weeds must be made; a complete hoeing and clearing np every two weeks will insure this; stirring the soil frequently and deeply will guard againsv the damage from drought.
4th. Never, under any c ircumstance, allow a weed to seed upon your premises; every yea? ?ou will then have fewer to destroy. Our habit is, when we see one growing either in the field ~>i way-side, to pull it up. Remember that a single plant of Dock will produce enough seed to plant an acre, a Carrot will surprise you with its industry in propagation, a Thistle will lodge its Seed in every part of your farm, and finally overrun it.
5th. Practice Industry. An indolent gardener can never be successful; he is con- tinually putting oil for to-morrow what should be done to-day; if you have one of this stamp, shange him, as tbere can be no profit in anything he produces Failure in a crop with him if generally attributed to the season; he is not impressed with the old adage, that "Time ANt T\tde" wait for no man.
OBSERVE that in no branch of business is industry more import" *jftt than in gardening'.
KEME3IBEK, tliftt a well-stocked and well-kept garden is one ot cne most profitable investments for a family, as all housekeepers wei> know that the purchasing of Vegetables is a very expensive item, but the raising of them in jour own garden is like finding- them, as the cost of their cultivation is so exceedingly small.
JANUARY.
Now is the iiine to form new and good resolutions for another year's guidance; if yom -avden affairs have not proved satisfactory, note the difficulty, to insure better success anothei season, as experience is always the best teacher; we can read and listen to that of others but are oetter satisfied and impressed with our own. Draw out your plans, study and reflect over them, and improve if possible, when perfected, live and work up to them, and you will be astonished to see what can be accomplished. "Going it Blind" is a poor and disastrous policy in any business, and especially so in gardening and planting operations. Outdoor work this month is necessarily quite limited. Snow and ice abound, ground frozen, but still there are some impor- tant things that should be attended to, in order to be in readiness for Spring operations. The manufacturer, before starting up his mill invariably overhauls the machinery to see that all is in working order; so it should be with the gardener and agriculturist. Before Spring opens, see hat everything required is in perfect order. Overhaul all tools and implements, see that yom ences are secure for another year, arrange and clean up your barn and out-buildings, reclean your ^rass seeds, and grain required for seeding, haul manure to the fields where it will be required, prepare coxTipost for top-dressing, prune your orchards and fruit trees, trim up your hedges, top- dress your asparagus beds with rotten manure, if not already done, to be forked in (do not use a -pade) as soon as the frost is gone, and the ground in good working order. A top-dressing of salt s also of great importance.
Lawns may be improved by a good top-dressing, as soon as the leaves are gathered up. anfj Defore the snow falls. Wood ashes, button bone, guano, or any prepared manure, is preferable to barn yard or stable manure, as the latter generally contains many seeds of weeds By early cover- ing the ground with manure, to prevent its freezing too deep, you will also be able to have youi trenching and subsoiling done this month. Poles and rods for Beans and Peas should be made ready foi use. Forcing beds, with growing crops of Lettuce, Eadish, etc., will require daily at- tention. Improve your mind by subscribing to some good agricultural paper, and supply your- self with a few good works on Agriculture and Horticulture for your Winter reading. Make out your seed-list for Spring and Summer sowing, and order them at once from Buist who will always supply you with the choicest quality and growth. Buist's Gakden Seeds are famous for their strong growth and for the fine quality of the Vegetables they produce.
FEBRUARY.
Very little can be done this month in the way of out-door gardening, and we only weak, generally, of what may require attention. We take it as a matter of fact that every 3ne having a garden to cultivate is in possession of that simple and cheap method of pro- ducing early vegetables, by means ot a hot-bed (for description of frame and mode ot preparation, see page 28); and now is the time to make one No family having a garden of any pretension should be without it. You furnish yourselves with strong, healthy plants, of every variety of vegetable you desire to grow, and have them ready for transplanting in proper season. Without the trouble ot hunting them up, and besides run no risk of buying plants that have l!>een grown from inferior seeds. The time of sowing this month depends entirely upon the weather. If extremely cold, defer it to the last ot the month, yet in a sheltered situation, with o-ood covering, a strong heat, and with a little extra attention you may sow early- or by the mid
2d Month.
28 Days.
11! 18 9 9.
MIDDLE STATES
MOON'S PHASES,
SOUTHERN STATES.
Last Quarter 3
New Moon 10
First Quarter 17
Full Moon 25
M.
24 A. 32 M. 52 M. 1G M.
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Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
H. M
T F
S
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M 6 T 6
7
6 5
45
2
1
0 59 5 57 56 55 5 53 5
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T F
S
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m!|6 Tie
52 51
50 5 49 48 5 47 45 5 44 5 43 5 42 5 40 5 37
Sun Sets
H. M.
35 36 37 38 39 40 4] 44 45 46 48 49 50 51
Moon R. & S
H. M.
17
18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32
33 11
11 28
morn 0 35
sets
7 30
8 39
9 54 5
morn
0 14
1 16
2 15
3 9
3 54
4 34
5 7
5 37
6 2 rises
7 7
8 13
9 19
Moon Souths.
H. M
Con- stell- ations
3 59
4 45
5 35
6 29
7 27
8 29
9 31
10 33|
11 32 Ev.28
1 21
12 2 52 42
5 33
6 24 15
5
7
8
8 54
9 41
10 25
11 9 11 51 morn
0 33
1 15 1 58
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Rises
i. M.
56 55 6 55
146 146 14 6 14 14 14
6
14 6 14 6
14
14
14 6 14 6 44
146 14 6
14 146 14 14 6
U\6 13 1316 13 6 13 6 13!6
54 5 5 5 5
5
53 52 51 51 50 5 49 48 47 46 45 5
17 14 6 43 5 1
13 27
42 41
40 5
39
38
37
36
35
34 5
32
30 5
29
Sun Sets
H. M
33 34 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 52 53 54 55 56
Moon R. Cc S.
11 14
morn
0 17
1 22
811
sets
7 31
8 35
9 44
10 49
11 53 morn
0 53
1 50
2 43
3 29
4 12
4 48
5 21 5 53 rises
7 7
8 5
9 7
Moon Souths.
H. M.
3 59
4 45
5 35
6 29
7 27
8 29
9 31 10 33
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
32 Ev.28
21 12 2 52 42 33 24 15 8 5
8 54
9 41
10 25
11 9 11 51 mom
0 33
1 15 1 58
£ in aphelion Castor s. 10 37 A. T\ 3. 6%<L JJ Yen us r. 3.45 M.
6 h C: 6 9C Mars sets, 6.1 M. Aldebaran s. 7.15 A. 6 £ C ■" (L in perigee 10.
Eigel s. 7.43 A. Betel guese s. 8.20 A. Jupiter rises, 11.26 A. St. Valentines L^y Ash Wednesday The Pleiades s. 5.49 A. ff 17. Siri. s.8.51 A. VI. Regulus s. 11.59 A. 6 ty C
Saturn rises, 2.22 M. £ gr. hel. lat. S. Uranus rises, 1.10 M. Sirius s. 8.26 A. 11 stationary /£~+^25. Proc. s. 9.9 A.
6 $ © superior: % stat. Neptune seis, 2.15 M.
JEWISH CALENDAR. — February 11, Adar, first day.
NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
4, 1864, Battle of Moorefield— 6, 1862, Fort Henry captured.— 9, 1886, Gen. Hancock dietf. — 14, 1891, Gen. Sherman died. — 16, 1835 Steamer Independence lost. — 18, 1865, Charles- ton eajAured. — 19, 1807, Aaron Burr arrested. — 21, 1885, Washington Monument dedicated. — 24, 1821. Revolution in Mexico— 25, 1791, First United States Bank chartered.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-3, clear and very cold ; 4-6, milder and cloudy ; 7-10, heavy fall of snow ; 11-13, milder and thawing; 14-17, clear and colder; 18-19, very cold; 20-22, milder; 23-24, cloudy and cold ; 25-26, snow storms; 27-28, clear and cold.
Copyrighted, August 1st, 1881.
BUIST'S CABBAGE IS A GREAT PRIZE TAKER.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
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die of the month. Great care must be observed that the bed is of a proper temperature to insure the germination of seeds, especially the Egg Plant, which always requires a stronger heat than any other variety. Sow Buist s Improved Large Purple; it is the only variety woith growing; also Buist's Earliest, Early Winnigstadt and Jersey Wakefield Cabbage, these will give you a full supply for early use, also Buist's Perfection White Forcing. Boston and Philadelphia Market, and Prize Head Lettuce (as they are the best heading varieties), the Majestic, Belle, Beauty and Fayorite Tomatoes (nothing equal to them), Snowball, Erfurt and Paris Cauliflower, the Long Scarlet. Buist's Scarlet Turnip and Early Scarlet Globe Radish, the Bell, Ruby and Cayenne Pep- per, or if you have room to spare, a sash or two in Forcing Cucumbers will pay you. When the seedlings are up, it is of the first importance lor the healthy growth of the young plants to have air in abundance on every favorable occasion, in order to prevent them from becoming drawn or spindly. It is also necessary, on the other hand, that they must be carefully protected from frost, cold and chilly winds; therefore air them only during the middle of the day, when warm, and cover up the sash with mats or other covering at night. By using a little forethought and study on rainy days or winter evenings, you will be able to greatly lessen your spring labor Avhen work comes on yon with a rush. If you do not go systematically at work now. and have everything - in order, and know exactly what you intend doing in the spring, you will accomplish but little, satisfactorily; important crops will he entirely overlooked, and many others will be seeded too late to produce profitable returns. Look carefully over your tools and implements, if you have not already done so. Replace those which are lost through carelessness or negligence, and see that all are in proper order. Pruning and grafting can still be done, and seeds required, if not al- ready ordered, should be purchased at once: examine our Garden Guide carefully in making out your list, in order to select those which are the most desirable. We are frequently amused with many selections made by amateurs, who do not appear satisfied unless they select almost every variety ol each class, what you require are only the best varieties; there is no use in spend- ing time and allotting space in your garden for the cultivation of interior sorts. Practical ex- perience is far better than monthly suggestions in gardening affairs; the successful gardener always knows when and how to do it, and does it promptly. The unsuccessful one generally defers it until to-morrow, and then frequently forgets it entirely With him failure of a crop is attributed to the season: but which is generally occasioned by late planting or neglect in culture, or what we should call by its correct name '"Laziness." There is a great army of easy-going and tired fellows among us and I think the gardening branch has more than its share of them.
MARCH.
This is the first of the active Spring months with the gardener, and in many localities it will be soon enough to start a hot-bed, these directions for culture will apply better to April than March. An ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory, and a week's experience, with close observation, will teach you more than a volume. Those of my readers who have benefited by the hints for February, and have started their hot-bed. must attend to it carefully. The care is not great, and will soon become a habit, but it must be given promptly and without fail. All plants under glass require attention, and air must be given at every favorable opportunity The sun heat on a close-confined frame will soon destroy the plants, and neglecting to close them on a raw. cold day, will check their growth, and possibly injure them beyond recovery. Watering must be attended to, using tepid, not cold water, and should tne soil become packed or crusted, loosen it slightly with a hand weeder, which will greatly stimulate the growth of the plants. Seedlings, when large enough, should be transplanted to other frames, setting them out at least an inch apart, and for this purpose a cold frame will answer but if not transplanted thev should be thinned out. We should suggest to some— and doubtless we have many amongst our cottage friends, whose wants are few, and the detail ot a hot-bed is beyond their time and inclination— a simple plan to raise early vegetables by means of window-boxes. These, well drained with broken ciocks and filled to within an inch of the top with good garden soil, may be sown with such varieties of early vegetables as Cabbage, Cauliflower. Egg Plant, Lettuce. Pepper, Tomato, etc., you will then have a supply of vegetable plants rullj a month eailier than by waiting for out-door sowing, as your plants will be ready to set out at the time you would otherwise sow them. If you have an early Spring, and the soil can be pulverized, sowings may be made of the following varieties iu the open ground; Peas— Buist's Earlv Morning Star, and Buist's Pre- mier Extra Early. Beets— Early Egvptian. Eclipse, Buist' Extra Early, Early Othello. Lentz Early Red Turnip or Early Blood Turnip Cabbage— Set out the plants that you have winter- ed over iu cold frames. Carrot- -Sow Early Scarlet Horn, and Half Long Scarlet. Cress and Mustard — Sow for Salad. Select the Mammoth curled-leaved Mustard, as it is by far the best. Sow Cellery, Lettuce, and also transplant Lettuce seedlings from winter frames. Sow Rad- ish. Early Long Scarlet and Early Scarlet Turnip, French Breakfast. Earlv Scarlet Globe, and White Turnip. Onion Sets— Plant, select the smallest size, as the large ones shoot to seed If you desire to grow large Onions from seed, and weather is favorable, sow thinly on rich soil the last of this month. Select the Improved Bermuda, Mammoth White King, the latter is a verv large Italian variety and of a very delicate flavor, the Large Globe Danvers. and Large Red Wethersfield. are the varieties, however, generally sown to produce full grown Onions. Pars- nip— Sow; select the Student. Parsley— Sow,' select Buist's Garnishing. Potatoes— Plant
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MIDDLE STATES
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
Last Quarter , New Moon.... First Quarter. Full Moon....
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4 11 7 A.
11 2 53 A.
18 10 24 A.
27 1 18 M.
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Latitude of Middle States
Sun Rises
H. M.
35 33 5 31 29 5 28 5 26 d 25 o 23 6 21 196 186 166 156 136 11 106 86 66 56 36 1 6 06 58 6 56 55 53 6
Sun Sets
H. M.
Moon R. & S
H. M.
51 50 6 486 46 6 4516
52 10 27
53 11 35 morn
0 41
1 46
2 44
3 35
4 16
4 51
5 22 5 49 sets
8 41
9 53 11 0 morn
0 2
1 0
1 48
2 31
3 7
3 38
4 5 4 27
4 49
5 16 rises
8 17
9 25 10 34
54
55 56 58 59 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9
Id 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 IS 19 20 21 22 23
24 11 39
Moon Souths.
H. M.
Con- stell- ations
44 \h 32 i*» 24 A 19^ 18* 18 & 18> 16 11
5!; A 57 e* Ev.48 3f 1 39 S 30 Is 22 14
£3
58:» 48 M 36 M
5* 48 HR 30 f*
12
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morn &
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1 29
2 21
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Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Rises
H. M.
s 6 12 6 12 6 12 0 12 6 1! 6 116 11 6 116 10 6 10 6 10 6 10 6 9 6
28 5 27
57
59 25 5 59
24
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H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
10 11
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11. Bet. s. 6.30 A. Q stationary
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Jupiter rises, 9.30 A. Regulus s. 10.21 A. Saturn rises, 0.52 M. St. Patrick
ML Den eh. s. 11.52 A. 0 ent, CYD. Spring begins C in apogee Uranus rises, 11.17 A. Procyon s. 7.27 A. £ gr. elong. E. 18° 45' Annunciation 9 in 13
/£^27.$gr.hel.lat.N. v^Castor s. 7,1 A. 6 %<L
Neptune sets, 0.18 M. ^C. Good Friday
JEWISH CALENDAR.— March 12, Nisan, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
3, 1845, Florida admitted. — 5, 1751, James Madison born. — 6, 1802, Battle of Pea Ridge. 13, 1841, Steamer President lost. — 19, 1813, Livingstone born. — 21, 1897, Crete blockaded. — 27, 1512, Florida discovered.— 30, 1867, Alaska purchased.— 31, 1732, Hayden born.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-4 fair; 5-7, mild; 8-10, rain or snow; 11-13. cold; 14-17, very cold; 18-19, disagreeable; 20-22, milder and pleasant; 23-26, snow storms; 27-29, cold; 30 31. cold rains.
Copyrighted. August 1st. 1881.
Buist's Seeds are the Gardeners' Choice.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
9
for an early crop; select strong tubers of Early Rose and Early Vermont, cut them into sets a few- days before planting. SPINACH — Sow ; Buist's Perfection Curled, as it surpasses all other varieties. Turnips — Sow the Early White Flat Dutch (strap-leaved). Asparagus— New beds should now be formed (Bead remarks on page 31V Rhubarb Roots and Horse-radish Sets — plant. Fruiting trees and plants should also be planted. If you desire to form a new lawn, sow as early as the soil can be plowed and well pulverized, and seed down with Buist's Preparation of Grasses, w ith a slight sowing of oats. (See page 125).
The above remarks apply only to an early Spring; and it is frequently the case that March work is deferred until April, on account of the lateness of the season; but if the weather is at all favorable, follow them. To secure early crops it is worth a venture. If you fail, you have ample time to reseed.
The Flower Garden. Do not neglect your lawn, if not attended to before, com- plete it now Rake off all dead grass and old leaves, and give it a top-dressing of Buist's Lawn Enrich er, about 400 pounds to the acre. Beds planted with Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., may now have their covering shaken up, and on warm days taken off entirely, recovering them only on the possibility of a cold spell. Prepare vacant beds for bedding plants, by deep culture, moderately enriched with manure; spade them up and leave them in this condition until the time for plant- ing change, if possible, the arrangement of your flower beds from last year, giving your garden a more diversified and better appearance; remove the straw coverings from roses and other plants, finish all pruning, and make a general clearing up for Spring operations.
APRIL. •
This is really the gardening month of the North. Time lost now cannot be recov- ered. If the important hints suggested in the previous months operations have been taken advantage of, you are now ready for active duty, and have perfected your plans for the season. Those whose situations were iavorable, and started their hot-beds in February, should have fine plants now ready for planting out from the cold frame; if well hardened off and weather settled, they will start and grow without a check. Transplanting to the open ground will vary with the locality. Cabbage, for instance, is not affected by cool nights, while Tomatoes and other tender plants would perish. The gardeners of France use bell-glasses for the covering of all delicate vegetables during changeable weather and cold nights, they are not expensive, and are very de- sirable to have on hand to use w hen occasion requires it. While giving general instructions for culture, we can lay down no definite rule for exact time of planting and sowing, owing to the changeable seasons. What was recommended for March in a late season should be deferred until April. What may now be planted in light soil, had better be deferred to a later period on cold, heavy ground. A general clearing up, manuring and dressing the beds of Asparagus, Rhubarb, and other permanent roots and plants, if not already done, should have early attention this month. In all cases when it is possible, use a spading fork around the roots in preferance to a spade, "and remember it is useless to expect good crops from barren soil." Plenty OF manure and muscle are the important levers required in raising profitable crops after sowing Buist's Seeds. The following variety of seeds are suitable for present planting:
Beet.— Early Egyptian, Early Eclipse, Buist's Extra Early, Early Blood Turnip, Improved Long Blood and do not overlook the Othello Blood Turnip. Those who have never raised the Swiss Chard we advise to try it this season; this variety may truly be called " cut and come again." The leaf stalks are prepared similar to Asparagus, and by many it is greatly preferred; in fact, it is a delightful dish.
Beans. — Bush, or Snap-Shorts, in sheltered situations. Sow about the middle of the month the Buist's Ligntning Valentine, Early Mohawk, Dwarf Butter Wax Bis- marck, Dwarf German Wax, Improved Golden Wax, the first is the earliest and most pro- ductive green podded snap-short known. The Mohawk is more hardy than any other variety, and will withstand a greater degree of cold wreather; but the Wax beans, with their beautiful golden stringless pods, are decidedly preferable, and besides the Buist's Improved Golden Wax are earlier than any other variety, producing pods in favorable weather in less than six wreeks from time of planting, and are not liable to rust. The more recently introduced varieties are nearly all desirable, especially the Early Kidney Wax, Bismarck Wax and Dwarf Golden But- ter Wax. The Shipper's Favorite is the best of all the large green-podded varieties.
Cauliflower and Brocoli plants, transplant from frames. Although the former are most successfully grown in forcing beds or frames, yet in many localities where the atmosphere is moist, they can be cultivated successfully as a garden crop. The most desirable varieties are the Early Erfurt, Early Snowball and Paris.
Cabbage. — Sow Buist's Improved Drumhead, Flat Dutch and Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead- These are the finest stocks of late Cabbage grown, and are always sure to produce 6ne large heads. They have been awarded as many as twenty-two premiums in one season. There is nothing to equal them. They are put up and sold only under our seal in packets, % ounce and ounces, also % and 1 pound cartoons. Seed of these varieties offered in any other way is spurious. As the cabbage fly is very destructive to the young plants, it is the safest plan
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H. M.
Last Quarter 3 6 56 M.
New Moon 10 1 21 M.
First Quarter 17 5 43 A.
Fall Moon 25 2 22 A.
MOON'S PHASES,
SOUTHERN STATES.
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Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
H. M.
Bp S 5
Sun Sets
H. M.
43 6 25 41 6 26 Mij5 40 6 27 T|l5 38 6 28 36 6 29 35 6 30 33 6 31 32 6 32 30
Wo T 5 F 5 S 5 S 5
6 33 28 6 35 6 36 25 6 37
24
22 6 39
21
5 16
10
6 38
40
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19 6 41
18 6 42
6 43
15 6 44
136 45
12 6 46 47
9 6 48
8 6 49
6 6 50
5 6 51
3 6 52
2 6 53
6 54
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R. & S.
H. M.
morn 0 38
sets
8 40
9 45
10 45
11 39 morn
0 24 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 4
rises
8 22
9 30
10 33
11 26 morn
Moon Souths
H. M II
Con- ° . Latitude of Southern States
5 o !
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H. M.
4 37 5 29 52 18 41 511
13* 12 & 10 *
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22 23 24 24 25 2(3 2o 27 28 2b 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 38 39 40 41
Moon R. & S,
morn 0 14 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 sets
8 19
9 22
10 20
11 14 morn
0 1
0 43
1 19
1 52
2 21
2 48
3 18 3 46 4
6 53 35 12 43 20
54 11
rises
Moon Souths.
H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
13 12 10
8 2
8 55
9 46 10 36
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8 21
9 6 9 49
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1 8
2 6
3 6
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3. Venus r. 3.53 M Pollux s. 6.46 A. Mars sets. 2.27 M. (T in perigee
6 9 a
Regulus s. 8 48 A. % in aphelion
10. 6 & <C
A returns s. 12.51 M £ £ 0 inferior Jupiter rises, 7.18 A.
Saturn rises, 10.51 A. Alphacca s. 1.46 M.
IT 17. Ant.s. 2.47 M.
ML (£ in apogee Sirius s. 4.46 A. 3 in ft
Uranus rises, 9.17 A. Spica s. 11.13 A.
n%®
£ stationary
St. Mark vlyArct. s. 11.57 A.
Neptune sets, 10.24 A
6 h a
9 in aphelion
JEWISH CALENDAR.— April 11, Iyar, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 4, 1783, Washington Irving born.— 10, 1897, Senator Voorhees died.— 12, 1864, Fort Pillow taken,— 14, 1865, Lincoln assassinated.— 1(5, 1785, John Franklin born— 23, 1616, Shakespeare died.— 2(5, 1865, Johnston surrendered.— 29, 1856, Crimean War ends.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-3, cloudy; 4-7, frequent showers; 8-12, cool and pleasant; 13-14, wanner; 15-18, cloudy and stormy; 19-24, heavy ruins; 25-28, clear and fair; 29 30, Warmer.
Copyrighted. August 1st, 1881.
BUfwiilTllI, EARLIEST AND SWEETEST PEA.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. n
to sow plenty of seed, and always select the strongest looking plants for your planting. If the Spring sowings of early varieties have not yet been transplanted out from the hot-bed, attend to it at once.
Carrot.— Sow Early Scarlet Horn. Guerande, Half Long Scarlet, Scarlet Nantaise and Buist's Long Orange, the latter for main crop, either for garden or field culture. It produces very large smooth roots.
Celery.— Sow Buist's Mammoth White, Golden Dwarf, Golden Self-blanching, DWARF White and Dwarf Crimson. We have often wondered why the Crimson was not more extensively grown as it possesses a peculiar rich nutty flavor, entirely distinct from the White, and is deserving of greater popularity. For an early crop select the White Plume. It will not, however, answer for the main crop, as it rusts and decays.
Cress and Mustard. — Sow for salad, they should be used together. Select the Mammoth Curled Mustard. It is the best.
Cucumber. — Plant in a sheltered situation. It is also desirable to plant a few seeds of the large English varieties in your hot-bed after the plants are removed, as they will come into bearing much earlier than those grown out-doors, and be of much finer quality. For out-door culture plant the Perfection White Spine and London Long Green. Transplant your Egg Plants and Tomatoes from frames, if not already attended to, and another sowing of the latter can be made for a later crop; select the Masestic, Beauty and Belle for this purpose, as no other varieties will please you as much.
Leek. — Buist's Mammoth is the best, and sow with the intention of transplanting, which should be done in moist weather. They will well repay you for the extra trouble, in their enormous size.
Lettuce — Sow and also transplant from Spring or Winter beds. There are very few cultivators who grow Lettuce to perfection. The soil must be of the richest nature and grown quickly, in order to produce crisp heads. Select Prize Head, Black-Seeded Simpson, Hanson, Royal Cabbage, Boston and Philadelphia Market, and for sowing to come in late, select the Sala- mander, Dutch Butter or India Curled.
Onion Sets. — Plant, and also a few Shallots, and do not overlook a few plants of Chives, as they are indispensable for making a good omelette.
Onion Seed. --Sow thickly for producing Onion Sets, and thinly for growing large- sized Onions The soil for the latter cannot be too rich. The varieties for producing sets are Yellow Dutch and White Silver Skin. For producing full-sized Onions the first year, the Red Wethersfield, Yellow Danvers and any of the Italian varieties.
Parsley. — Sow; the Buist's Garnishing and Moss Curled are the best. The single or plain-leaved, although not as desirable for garnishing, is more hardy and has a much stronger flavor.
Parsnip. — Sow; select the Student, it is more delicate, and the Sugar for general pur- poses, should you have a surplus, feed them to your cattle, as they enjoy them.
Peas are a very important and a standard crop in every garden and must not be over- looked ; to keep up a regular succession of crops make sowings every two weeks throughout the season, and put in plenty of them, as they are a general favorite; there is a great difference in the quality of this vegetable, and it would be folly to grow inferior varieties when you can obtain those of superior quality at the same price. I will here remark, and beg that it shall be observed, that where the ground is dry there should be water run in the drills before the Peas are sown.
Form the drills two feet apart and three inches deep, dropping the peas to stand about half an inch apart, cover up, and the moisture will at once vegetate the seed As soon as up, hoe well, and keep clear of weeds; when they are about one foot high give them stakes or put in rods six feet apart and run strong twine of any cheap kind along them.
Most cultivators permit their peas to becov. e too far advanced before using them ; the proper time to have them in all their perfection is when the pods have swelled and the peas formed. When more fully advanced they always lose their delicacy of flavor. The French always use them at this stage of ripening, and for this reason the American tourist is always impressed with the delicate flavor of French peas; they also thoroughly understand the great importance of proper seasoning, which is very much neglected both in England and America. We recom- mend the following varieties as the most desirable to plant :
Plant Buist's Early Morning Star and Premier Extra Early.— The for- mer variety is sold only in our Sealed Packages, Pints, Quarts, Peck, Half-Bushels and Bushels. Seed offered in any other way is spurious. These varieties are the earliest known, producing large crops of sweet and luscious Peas. The Morning Star is our latest improvement in Extra Earlies, it is not only the earliest, but the most productive and finest flavored Extra Early known; it will be found a very great acquisition, and is a bonanza for the Market Gardener. Do not overlook planting it.
Carter's Stratagem, Pride of the Market, Heroine Duke or Al- bany and Evolution are the cream of varieties for the general crop, they all prod use pods almost as large as that of the Lima Bean.
MOON'S PHASES.
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
Last Quarter 2 0 47 A.
New Moon 9 0 39 A.
First Quarter 17 0 13 A.
Full Moon 25 0 49 M.
Last Quarter 31 5 55 A.
Last Quarter 2 0 47 A.
New Moon 9 0 39 A.
First Quarter 17 0 13 A.
Full Moon 25 0 49 M.
Last Quarter 31 5 55 A.
Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
H. M.
58 6 56 6 55 6 54 6 53 7 52 7 51 7 50 7 49 7 47 7 46 7 45 7 44 7 43 7 42 7 41 7 41 7 40 7 39 7 38 7 37 7 37 7 36 7 35 7 35 7 34 7 34 7 33 7 33 7 32 7 32 7
Sun Sets
Moon R. & S.
0 13
0 51
1 23
1 51
2 18
2 48
3 15
3 46
4 20 sets 9 28
10 17
11 0 11 36 morn 0 6 0 31 0 55
15
43 6 32 3 42 rises 9 19 10 10
10 51
11 26 11 54 morn
Moon Souths.
9
10
10 59
11 51 Ev44
1
58** 51 41 30 18
38 W
2 30
3 20
8 26
9 12 10 1
10 55
11 53 morn
0 54
Con- stell- ations
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Rises
136 126 11 6
10 6
96 86 76 66 56 56 46 36 26 1 6 06 06 59 6 59 6 58 6 57 6 57 6 56 6 56 6 55 6 55 6 55 6 54 6 54 7 54 7 53 7 53 7
Sun Sets
41 42 42 43 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 48 49 50 50 51 52 52 53 54 54 55 5G 56 57 58 59 0 0 1 2
Moon R. & S.
morn 0 34
sets 9 3
9 53
10 38
11 16 11 51 morn
0 21
0 48
1 14
1 46
2 15
2 45
3 21
4 4 rises
8 55
9 48
10 34
11 13 11 47 morn
Moon Souths.
5 3
5 58
6 51
7 41
8 30
9 18 10 8
10 59
11 51 Ev44
54 37 19 0 42
8 26
9 12 10 1
10 55
11 53 morn 0 54
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
St. Philip and St. James y\ 2. Spicas. 10.33 A. Jy Venus rises,3.29 M. Arcturus s. 11.19 A. Regulus s. 7.6 A. Mars sets, 1.7 M.
6 9C: 6
Jupiter sets, 4.43 M.
Ascension Day
Saturn rises, 8.56 A. Arcturus s. 10 37 A. Spica s. 9.43 A. 6 %<L' C i» apogee 17. Pol. n. 9.32 A. Alphac. s. 11.40 A. Uranus rises, 7.21 A. £ gr. hel. lat. S. Regulus s. 6 2 A. 6%<L' 9gr- hel. lat. S. Antares s. 0.17 M. Arcturus s. 9.58 A. 25. 6 # C
cP¥0 (T in perigee Neptune sets, 8.26 A. Vega s. 2.0 M. 31. Spica s.8.35 A.
JEWISH CALENDAR. — May 10, Sivan, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 5, 1897, Arbitration Treaty rejected.— 12, 1763, Andrew Jackson born —13, 18(51, Balti- more occupied.— 15, 1867, Maximilian surrendered.— 18, 1675, Marquette died.— 19, 1775, Rev- olution begun.— 28, 1864, Maximilian in Mexico.— 30, 1431, Joan of Arc burned.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-4, warm ; 5-8, rainy ; 9-12, stormy ; 13-14, fair ; 15-17, warm ; 18-20, very warm ; 21-24, cloudy and showers; 25-28, cool and pleasant; 29-31, clear and warmer.
Copyrighted, August 1st, 1881.
THIS IS THE 7IH YEAR FOR BUIST'S SEEDS.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
13
Alaska or Blue Wonder. — Is very desirable as a second early variety, is or gooa quality and very productive.
Early Blue Peter. — A dwarf variety, may be grown along the edges of walks: its pods and peas are very large.
Premium Gem. — A wrinkled marrow, productive and delicious flavor, Extra Early American Wonder, the earliest of the wrinkled varieties, sweet and luscious.
Kentish InviCta. — Very productive, and a good variety for market gardeners to suc- ceed the Extra Early.
Advancer. — A wrinkled marrow, a popular variety. These two latter varieties require support, and also the following: Bliss' Abundance, a productive cropper. Yorkshire Hero, wrinkled marrow; great bearer. Champion of England, wrinkled marrow; very productive, and of delicious flavor.
Peppers. — Transplant from frames.
Potatoes. — Select and plant those grown in Eastern localities; they will always pro- duce much liner Potatoes. We annually obtain our stock from Vermont and Nova Scotia. Plant Early Rose, Extra Early Vermonts and Early Maine; Beauty of Hebron, Mammoth Pearl and White Star for late or general crop.
Radish. — Continue sowm0 the red varieties up to the 20th; if sown later they are liable to grow spongy and shoot to seed without forming any root. Buist's White and Yellow Summer and White Strasburgh are the best for sowing the last of the month; they will be crisp and tender.
Salsify, or Oyster Plant. — Do not overlook sowing this important vegetable; it ia annually becoming more popular. The Buist's Mammoth is the most desirable variety. Sow Perfection, or Long-Standing Spinach for succession.
Spring Tu rn i ps. — Always sow as early as the weather permits. They require quick growth, otherwise they will be tough, stringy and useless.
It may be often, and perhaps is an oversight, of the gardener or housewife, that a bed ol Herbs is so seldom seen in a garden, for culinary and medicinal purposes. These are some of the varieties that should be grown for household use: Anise, medicinal; Balm, medicinal; Dill, culinary and medicinal; Horehound, medicinal; Hyssop, medicinal; Lavender, fragrant; Rose- mary, medicinal ; Rue, medicinal; Sage, culinary; Sweet Basil, culinary; Sweet Fennel, culinary; Sweet Marjoram, culinary; Summer Savory, culinary; Thyme, medicinal and culinary. (For directions to plant and preserve see page 123).
As this is the montn on which you principally depend for your important supply of vege- tables, it would be folly to sow seed from doubtful sources. Always avoid the commissioned boxes OF seeds left ox sale AT COUNTRY stoees. They are generally old and accumulated stocks, with their germinating qualities weakened with age, and even wThen they grow (which is seldom) they almost invariably produce vegetables of an inferior quality. If such seeds had only the power of speech, they would tell you that they are weak and sickly, owing to their long and weaiy confinement in their close packets, and from the infirmities of age. Next to old seeds, the greatest enemy of the gardener is weeds. They are now ready to overgrow your crops un- less frequently disturbed. Keep your cultivator and hoe in active service, and if you have not already a good hand cultivator, purchase the Planet or Gem, both are illustrated in this Guide. Either will pay their cost in a week.
MAY.
By carefully examining the directions given for April, you may find something that yon have overlooked. If so, attend to it at once. The majority of vegetables having now been smvn. and others transplanted in favorable situations, their proper cultivation and thinning out when too thick must have your attention. Examine your seed-beds closely, and if any sowing has failed; reseed at once. All plants in frames will require plenty of air and water, and gradu- ally hardened off before transplanting to the garden. All the more delicate seeds can be sown, as both soil and atmosphere are mild and pleasant, and they will germinate freely.
Plant Lima Beans, also, Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole Beaxs. Plant Bush or Snap-short varieties, the Early Valentine, Shippers' Favorite and Dwarf Golden Wax are the best, and do not overlook the Dwarf Lima, which is a first-class variety for those who object to reaching, as they can be picked even while sitting in an easy chair.
Beets. — Sow; select the dark-blood varieties. They are the best for Fall and Winter.
Cabbage. — The late varieties can still be sown, if not attended to last month. The early sowings will be sufficiently large to plant out the last of this month. Select the largest and strongest plants, the small ones can be transplanted later for a succession.
Stock Beets. — Such as Mangel Wurzel and Sugar, should now be sown for Winter feed- ing. It is impossible to over estimate the importance of this crop. Its yield is enormous (from 600 to 800 bushels to the acre), and its value to the farmer great Select Buist's Golden Globe (if your soil is shallow) , Buist's Mammoth Long Red, Golden Tankard and Chirk Castle Mangel, if youi soil is deep and rich-
MIDDLE STATES
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
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of I Sun \V. I Rises
H. M.
30 7 30 29 29 29 7 28 7 28 7 28 7 28 i 28 i 28 7 28 28 7 28 7 28 7 28 7 28 7
28 7
29 7 29 29
29 7
30 7 30 7 30 7
Sun Sets
H. M.
32 7
25 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 7 32 11 32 32 33 33 33 31 34 31 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Moon R. & S
0 20
0 53
1 17
1 46
2 20
2 57
3 42 sets
8 56
9 35 10 6 10 34
10 58 19
11 44 morn
0 8 0 32
0 59
1 34
2 17
3 10 rises
8 46
9 25 9 56
10 24
10 54
11 22 11 49
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9 44
10 36
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Sun Sets
H. M.
Moon R. & S.
0 18 0 56
sets
8 33
9 14 9 49
10 21
10 50
11 16 11 45 morn
0 14
0 42
1 15
1 54
2 40
3 35 rises
8 27
9 10 9 48
10 21
10 56
11 29 morn
Moon Souths.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
6 28
7 16
8 4
8 53
9 44
10 36
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JEWISH CALENDAR.— June 9, Tammuz, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
8, 1864, Lincoln nominated.- 10, 1861, Battle of Big Bethel.— 12, 1897, Earthquake in j India.— 13, 1863, Lee at Winchester. — 17, 1872, Peace Jubilee— 19, 1863, West Virginia admit- ted—20, 1879, Prince Napoleon krlled.— 23, 1780, Battle of Springfield.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-2, fair and cooler; 3-7, cloudy and warmer; 8-12, rain ; 13-15, pleasant ; 16-17, warmer; 18-21, cloudy; 22-24, stormy and rain; 25-28, clear and pleasant; 29-30, cool.
Copyrighted, August 1st. 1881.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
*5
Carrot. — Continue sowing the Half-Long Scarlet for table use, and Buisfc's Long Orange lor stock feeding.
Cauiif lower. — In frames will require copious watering, and if weather is settled
the glass can be removed.
Celery. — Sowings may be repeated, and weed the seed-beds of last month*
Corn.— Plant the Cory, Crosby's Extra Early Sugar, Early Minnesota, Shoe Peg, and
New England Sugar.
Cucumbers. — Make a general planting. Select Perfection "White Spine and Buist'a Long Green. We recommend a simple plan for small or large growers, equally applicable to five or rive hundred hills. Cut pieces of turf about three indies square, place them in your frame during April or early May, rilling up the crevices with fine garden soil, and on each square of turf place and gently press into the soil five or six seeds, cover lightly, watering with tepid wa- tt t, ami as soon as the rough leaves appear, transplant to the garden, thinning them out to three plants after they become thoroughly established. You will be supprised with the facilities this method of transplanting affords; your plants are removed on these little squares, planted in the hill and grow without a check, and without damage from insects.
Kohl Rabi —Sow. This vegetable is a favorite with all Germans, and is fast becoming popular in this country.
Celeriac, or German Celery.— Sow early this month.
Lettuce. — Sow in rows, and thin out, Dutch Butter, Curled India, Improved Royal Cabbage and Salamander.
Melon.— Adopt the same plan recommended for the growth of Cucumbers. Plant The Banquet, Golden Gem, Early Hackensack; Acme or Baltimore, and Washington Market; and for private growers the Enteral Gem, and Early Jenny Lincl will be found very desirable. For a Watermelon; select the Kolb Gem, Dixie, Florida Favorite, and Dark and Light Icing*.
Parsnip. — Sow early for general crop, and thin out last months sowing.
Peas. — Sown now should be planted deeper than usual to prevent dry weather from in- juring their roots. A crop thus planted will produce more abundantly and continue in bearing longer. Select Pride of the Market, Stratagem, Champion of England, Eugenie and Yorkshire Hero.
Potatoes. — For Winter use should now be planted. Select Rose, White Stab and Beauty of Hebkox. The two last are not only very productive but of very fine quality.
JUNE.
The principal occupation of the gardener this month will be battling with weeds, not only to destroy them, but at the same time you are stirring up the soil, letting light and air into the earth, and imparting life and vigor into the growing plants — bear in mind that good cultivation is almost equal to good manuring.
The earth is the natural mother of weeds, and will require your utmost vigilance to de- stroy them. The use of hand cultivators, to assist in the cultivation of the soil and the extermi- nation of weeds, are very important. They do their work easily and thoroughly, and are back- savers, economizing both time and labor. Use the Planet Double Wheel Hoe or the Model; either will save its cost in a week.
Asparagus. — Beds keep free from weeds, particularly beds recently planted. Cut away all seed bearing stems, as they are exhausting to the roots.
Bush, or Snap-Short Beans.— Plant every two weeks for a succession— the Lightning Valentine, Shipper's Favorite, Dwarf Golden Wax and Dwarf Butter Bismarck are the most desirable for Summer planting. If your Lima or Wax Pole Beans have not come up satisfactory you are still in time for replanting. It is always a good plan to start the Lima in cold frames and transplant them, to prevent any such disappointment, as they will not with- stand cold, moist weather; or place them between sods and transplant when sprouted.
The potato bug is now very industrious, he is a good feeder, but a lar better propagator, therefore look out for him. and dust the foliage with a mixture of one-eighth Paris green to seven-eighths plaster, or a preparation called slug-shot; these are really the only applications that wiU settle them. Use the Eclipse Spriukler (which costs $1.50) for dusting the foliage, or apply it in liquid form as it is the best, for this purpose.
Beets. — Thin out those already sown, and sow Othello Blood Turnip for a succession. Young plants that are thinned out can, during moist weather, be successfully transplanted. If you are growing Mangel AVurzel for your stock this season, give them every attention, thin out, and keep thoroughly cultivated; with a little care and good treatment, their growth will aston- ish yon.
Cabbage. — Transplant last month's sowings, \rhich will head in September and October.
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31 Days.
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MIDDLE STATES.
D. H.
New Moon 7 3
First Quarter 15 6
Full Moon 22 4
Last Quarter 29 7
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
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41 A.
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of II Sun Sun Moon Moon \V.< Rises Sets R. & S. Souths.
H. M. H
S 4 32 1 S 4 33 7 M 4 33 7 T 1-4 317 W 4 31 7 T 4 35 7 F 4 36 7 S 1 36 7 S 4 37 7
M 4 T 4
38 7 38 7
W 4 39
39 7
40 7
40 7
41 7
42 7 42 7
W 4 43 7 T 4 44 7 F 4 S 4 S 4 M 4 47 7 T 4 48 7 W 4 497 T 4 50 7 F 4 S 4 S 4 54 7 M4 55 7
45 7
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8 37
9 2 9 24 9 46
10 12
10 33
10 59
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0 8
0 55
1 51
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8 25
8 54
9 26 9 54
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10 58
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Sun Rises
8 6 22 6
5 6 18 6
2" 6
Sun Sets
55 7 5517
56 7 56 7 57 57
7 7
58 7 58 7 7 7
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27
37
47
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57
67
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H. M.
3 41
4 37 sets 8 22
8 53
9 19 9 46
10 15
10 43
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0 31
1 19
2 16
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7 43
8 19 8 51
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10 3
10 40
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Moon Souths.
H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
51
Vega s. 11.50 A. 41l! Altair s. 1.3 M.
8 32 Venus rises, 3.14 M.
9 24 0 in aphelion 10 17 6 9 C: 6^<L
8jj 6 9 v 57^1^7. Antar. s. 9.22 A. Mars sets, 10.29 A.
29 6 5 C 12 C in apogee 54 Jupiter sets 0.22 M. 34 6 % d
15 Arcturus s. 6.41 A. 58 Vega s. 10.59 A. 42 (T15. Pol. n. 5.42 A.
30 vLd %<L 22 3 in ft
8 18 d ¥£: ? in ft
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22 Deneb s. 0.40 M. morn (~~\22. 0
11 11
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1 20 □ % O
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3 6h Uranus sets, 1.3 M.
3 57 ^ in aphelion
4 47 Markab s. 2.31 M.
5 38|"pV 29. Vegas.10.0A.
6 29 Li/ Foraalhauts.2 8M.
7 2lH]STeptune rises, 1.48 M.
JEWISH CALENDAR. — July 8, Abh, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY* EVENTS. 3, 1843, Revolution in Spain. — 6, 1777, Ticonderoga captured. — 8, 1863, Morgan's Raid. — 9, 1863, Port Hudson surrendered. — 10, 1447, Columbus born. — 15, 1815, Napoleon I, surren- dered.— 23, 1885, Gen. Grant died. — 31, 1875, Andrew Johnson died.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-3, very warm; 4-7, rain; 8-11, cooler; 12-15, fair; 16-17, hot and sultry; 18-20, thunder storms; 21-23, warmer; 24-26, cloudy and rain; 27-28, clear and pleasant; 29-31, cloudy.
Copyrighted. Aupust 1st. 1881.
Over Thirty Million Dollars' worth of Garden Seeds are annually sold in this country, one-half of which are worthless either from old age or spurious stocks.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
T7
Celery.— If required for early use, transplant now — a good Layer of rotten mannre at the bottom of the trench is always necessary. See that the plants are well watered during dry weather; there is nothing better lor this purpose thau soap-suds.
Cucumber. — Sow again for succession the Perfection White Spine and Buist's Long Green. Those for early pickling can he planted the last of the month. Select the Jersey or the Chicago Pickle for this purpose.
Sugar Corn. — Plant every two weeks for a succession. Select the New England, Mam noth and StowelTs Evergreen Sugar.
Endive. — Sow for transplanting for Fall use.
Leek. — Transplant or thin out; transplanting will always produce the finest and largest
Peas. — Will not always prove a success unless sown early in the month; the warm, dry weather stunts their growth, and they generally wilt and die; but still it is worth risking it weather is moist and soil in good condition; but plant them deep, at least five to six inches, and select the Champion of England. Squash can still he planted. Tomato vines should always be trained to trellises; they will produce much liner fruit and crop more abundantly.
Ruta Baga Turnip.— Sow from the 20th of this month to the 20th of July; theie ig nothing superior in the vegetable line for Winter feeding. With fair culture they will produce immense crops, and we cannot too urgently prevail upon the farmer the great importance of ex- tending their culture. They are not only profitable, but invaluable to all agriculturists, being relished by all kinds of stock. Sow Buist's Improved Purple Top Yellow; it is the largest growing variety, producing the finest formed roots, and will be found superior to any other stock in this country. Do not permit your garden to be littered up with any crop that has ceased bearing; remove it at once to make room for another. By attending to this closely, you will be surprised with the various successions of crops you can produce in quite a small garden.
JULY.
Weather during this month is generally hot and dry , and men generally opposed to much exertion : but brace up and take a glance over your garden, be it large or small. See what has been omitted, and have all oversights quickly rectified. Weeds mmt always claim your con- stant attention. When watering is necessary to be done, do it thoroughly; sprinkling of the surface soil is realy an injury. A water-cart on wheels will be found valuable. Where you have planting to do — Cabbage, for instance— make a strong puddle of clay and loam and clip the roots into it, even in the driest weather, not more than five per cent will fail to grow. Prepare the ground for replanting where early crops have been removed; some seeds may still be sown. When the soil is dry, settle it firmly by treading with the feet.
Beet. — Keep well thinned and thoroughly clear of weeds. The foliage of young Beets is an excellent substitute for Spinach.
Cabbage. — Set out for late crops. If the weather is dry, dip the roots in puddle, as above, before planting; but it is always best to select moist weather for their transplanting.
Carrots. — Give their final thinning. Keep the hoe or cultivator constantly going antil the leaves are large enough to cover the ground.
Celery.— -Set out for your main crop. Cut off the tops to within two or three inches of the crown of the plant before planting. Small growers still adhere to the trench system; large cultivators plant on level ground.
Corn. — Plant New England Sugai, Mammoth Sugars and Evergreen Sugar for a suc- cession.
Cucumbers. — Plant the Jersey Pickle for pickling purposes.
Egg Plant. — An occasional watering of liquid manure or soap-suds greatly facilitates thcil growth, and if the weather is dry, mulching with cut grass will be of great advantage.
Tomato. — Train, or where no support is given them, place some pea haulm or straw bush under the vines, to protect the fruit in ripening. If the foliage is very strong thin it out to allow the fruit to ripen.
Endive.— Sow. Cultivate your Melons, Squashes and Cucumbers until the vines cover the ground. Look closely for the squash hug on all young plants, as they are very de- structive. Ruta Baga Turnips sown last month should now be thinned out. If you have overlooked sowing them, you are still in time until the 20th to the 25th. After that date the s»>ason is generally too short to form large roots.
Turnip. — A portion of ycur sowings should be made the last of the month, just before or after rain. The Red Top or White Flat Strap-leaved are the best flat varieties; but BUIST S Mammoth Red Top White Globe is the best of all; sow it, it will please you. They are of the easiest culture, and are generally sown broadcast. Those who desire to cultivate a choice Yel- low Turnip, we strongly recommend the Yellow Globe; it should be grown in drills, and 2BK) fee sown much later than the Ruta Baga.
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96 10 6
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14 6 156
16 17
18 6
19 6
20 6
21
22
23 6
24 6
25 6
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sets
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7 54
8 23
8 59
9 37
10 22
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H. M.
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Sun Rises
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6 56
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16 6 55 6 54 6 53
18 6 52
196 51 5 20 6.50
5 20 6 49
5 31 5 31
Sun Sets
5 21 6 48 5 22 6 47 5 23 6 46 5 24 6 45 5 24 6 44 5 25 6 43 5 26 6 42 5 26 6 4 5 27 6 39 5 28 6 38 5 29 6 3 5 29 6 35 ■5 30 6 34
6 33 6 32
5 32 6 31
5 32 6 28
5 33 6 2
5 34 6 26
Moon R. & S
Moon Souths.
H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
0 48
1 38
2 33
3 27
4 23 sets 7 24
7 50
8 21
8 47
9 15 9 49
10 27
11 10 morn
0 2
1 2
2 11
3 22
4 36 rises
7 28
8 1
8 37
9 17 9 59
10 46
11 35 morn
0 28
1 22
8 13
9 4 9 54
10 42
11 27 Ev.U?
0 53'
1 34
2 151
2 56
3 39
4 25
5 14
6
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9 10 11 11 57 morn 1
0 52
1 45
2 37
3 29
4 22
5 15
6 8
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8 39
Vega s., 9.49 A.
Venus rises, 4.1 M. $ stationary
6 9d
6. d in apogee
Mars sets, 9.11 A. Altair s. 10.29 A.
Markab s. 1.38 M. $ stationary Algol s. 5.32 M.
14. Alg.s. 2.37 M. 6 ¥C £ gr. hel. lat. S. Jupiter sets, 10.1 A. Polaris s. 3.32 M. £ £ © inferior
(T in perigee V^y1^ stationary
6 3 ?
Saturn sets, 0.7 M. St. Bartholomew Achernar s. 3.17 M. Uranus s. 10. 57 A.
27. D4Q
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Hamel s. 3.25 M. Neptune rises, 11.45 A.
JEWISH CALENDAR. — August 7, Elul, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
1, 1876, Colorado admitted.— 3, 1750, Crown Point taken —12, 1863, Battle of Cedar Mount- ain —15, 1813, Battle of Fort Erie — 16, 1780, Battle of Camden.— 20, 1847, Battle of Contreras. 25, 1807, Com. Preble died— 28, 1879, Cetewayo captured.— 30, 1814, Alexandria taken.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-3, rain; 4-7, warm ; 8-11, very warm; 12-14, rain ; 15-17, thunder storms ; 18-19, cooler ; 20-22, fair ; 23-26, rain; 27-28, hot and sultry; 29-31, refreshing showers.
Copyrighted. August 1st. 1881.
The most serious as well as the most unprofitable investment for the market gardener is the sowing of spurious seeds.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
19
AUGUST.
This is the last of the gardening months of Summer; and the time for sowing all va- rieties of vegetables that require but a short season to mature their crops— such as Peas, Snap Beans. ISpinach, Corn Salad, Radish, Turnips, Lettuce and Kale. The most import- ant and most extensive sowings, however, are Tuknips, and sowings should be completed if pos- sible, before the 20th; but all globe-shape varieties, such as Mammoth Red Top Globe, White and Yellow Globe, Yellow Aberdeen and Amber Globe, should be sown as early in the month as possible. The best of all the globe varieties is the BuiST'S Mammoth Red Top Globe. Sow it by all means, it is becoming very popular and cannot be recommended too highly.
The flat varieties, such as Red Top and White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaved), will frequently be in time if sown as late as September 1st.; but seeding so late is not advisable. The Turnip-fly is a very destructive insect on the Ruta Baga and Turnip crop, frequently eating off the young plants just as fast as they make theli appearance above ground. Examine closely and if they are discovered, dust them with plaster Frequent failures are often experienced in securing a good stand of plants; do not become disheartened, but re-seed at once; after they form their first rough leaf the crop is safe. As there is so much spurious Turnip Seed now offered for sale, it would be advisable to purchase your supplies from us, put up in \, and 1 pound sealed Cartoons, as every grain of seed we offer has been grown from transplanted and selected roots.
Peas. — Plant Buist's Premier Extra Early and Early Morning Star from middle to last of the mouth; all later varieties, if planted this month, are now liable to mildew, and will produce no crop.
Snap-Short Beans. — Plant especially the Shippers' Favorite and Improved Golden Wax. and also the flat-podded Yellow Six Weeks for pickling purposes. When they attain a suitable size for this purpose pick them and put them in salt and water.
Spinach.— Sow (the Perfection Curled is the best variety), also Corn Salad and Green Curled Kale— Sow^ Radish— Buist's Y^ellow and White Summer, Early Erfurt Scarlet Turnip and Early Scarlet Globe — also the Black Spanish and Scarlet China — for Winter use.
Lettuce. — Sow Dutch Butter and Philadelphia Market in drills for heading late. Early plantings of Celery should now be earthed up, and later plantings if dry, should be well watered. This crop always pays well for any extra attention bestowed upon it.
Tomatoes planted late should have their foliage thinned out to permit the fruit to ripen more evenly. Those who have acted upon our suggestion and planted the Majestic, Belle or Beauty, will now find that we have not praised them too highly. Lima and other Pole Beaxs will require pinching back when overtopping then support. Late sowings of Beets should be thinned out and well cultivated. The growth of Cabbage will be greatly stimulated by keeping the soil well tilled.
SEPTEMBER.
This month is still an active one with the gardener. Seeding time is almost over, hut the time for harvesting of root crops and the covering of others for Winter protection will soon be here, therefore important work should he well in hand and finished promptly. During August and September you have full opportunity of comparing and examining crops, and noting im- purities in those you have grown. If you purchased your seeds trom Buist and have given your crops good soil and good culture, your garden has proved a success, and impurities in your vege- tables a rare occurrence; but if you have overlooked the important requisite of obtaining good seeds, and have planted those sent to the country stores to he sold on commission (which are generally either old or of inferior quality), you will find that a portion of your season's labor has been bestowed on the cultivation of worthless crops — your Cabbage, instead of showing a formation of line heads, appears to be a mixture of Kale, with a decided aversion to heading; your early sown Turnips bave produced a remarkable foliage, but no roots are formed and no prospects of any; your Beets, instead of being the varieties for table use, are those generally cul- tivated for stock-feeding, with many other similar disappointments which are frequently ex- perienced. It would be wise therefore in future to remember that the best seeds are alwTays the cheapest, and Buist's are always grown by him from Selected Seed Stocks and are tberetbre of the very finest quality. Order them; they are the cheapest and best for you. All growing crops will still require your attention and cultivation; preparations made for the sowing of Cabbage, Lettuce, and Cauliflower, to produce plants for Spring planting; sowings of Early Summer, Early Winnigstadt, Early Jersey Wakefield, and Buist's Early Flat Dutch and Drumhead Cab- bage, should be made about thie middle of this month. The plants on the approach of cold weather should he lilted and stored in cold frames, and transplanted out in earl}* Spring. Sow also Early Erfurt, Early Paris, and Early Snowball Cauliflower, which can he transplanted into forcing or cold frames for heading during Winter and Spring, or stored similar to Cabbage for planting out. Turnips, of the Red Top and White Flat Dutch varieties, may still he sown dur- ing the first week of the month, if the sowings made last month have not proved a success. They will now grow rapidly, and have fair prospects of forming roots if the season does not prove a short one. Celery should be earthed up. Endive tied up for blanching. Sow also Corn Salad, Spinach, and Kale to remain out all Winter. Sow also Buist's Early White
9th Month.
30 Days.
If .,!£££
MIDDLE STATES.
D. H. M.
New Moon 4 10 33 A.
First Quarter 12 4 49 A.
Full Moon 19 7 31 M.
Last Quarter 26 10 3 M.
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
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Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
H. M.
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
5 35 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
41 42 43 6 44
45 6
46 6 47
Sun Sets
H. M.
27 6 31
28 6 30
29 6 28
30 6 27 6
32 6 24
33 6 22
34 6 20 6
36 6 17
37 6 15
38 6
39 6 12
40 6 10 6 6
5
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49 5 55
50 5 54 5 52 5 50
53 5 48
54 5 47
55 5 45
56 5 43
Moon R. & S
H. M.
1 58
2 57 3 4 sets
6 46
7 9
7 36
8 8
8 46
9 32
10 27
11 31 morn
0 42
1 56
3 15
4 35 rises 6 22
6 55
7 32
8 17
9 5 9 58
10 54
11 51 morn
0 51
1 50
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Moon Souths.
H. M
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9 41
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Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Sun Rises Sets
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35 6
35 6
36 6
37 6
37 6
38 6
39 6
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41 6
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43 6
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51 5
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rises
6 32
7 11
7 53
8 40
9 29
10 21
11 17 morn
0 12
1 7
2 2
Moon Souths.
H. M.
9 25 10 10 10 52 33 Ev.14 0 56
38 11
38 23 11 1
55 52 50 48
8 45
9 41 10 36
29
morn
22 15 10
4 59 53 45 35 22
7
50
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
Algol s. 4.17 M. C in apogee
6
£ gr. el. W. 18° V Venus rises, 5.12 M, Mars sets, 8.0 A. 6 %<L
6 2J.(L' £ in perihelion
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9 gr. hel. lat. N. 12. 6hd Vega s. 7.0 A. Jupiter sets, 8.23 A. Polaris s. 1.42 M. 6 9 O superior Altair s. 7.56 A. £ in %5'- (L" in perigee 6^19. £gr.hel.lat.N.
vsv'n tp O
St. Matthew Saturn sets, 10.8 A. 0 ent. =2=. Autumn beg. Fomalhaut s. 10.34 A.
6m (L
26. Ura. s. 8.58 A. Markab s. 10.30 A. Neptune rises, 9.56 A. Michaelmas Day \y stationary: (£ in apog.
JEWISH CALENDAR. — September 5, Tishri 5660 (New Years Day.) NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 1, 1870, Napoleon III. surrendered. — 6, 1869, Gen. Rawlings died. — 8, 1750, Montreal cap- itulated.— 9, 1850, Utah Territory organized. — 14, 1812, Moscow burned. — 22, 1862, Emancipa- tion proclamation. — 24, 1846, Battle of Monterey. — 25, 1493, Columbus' second voyage.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-2, fair and pleasant; 3-7, cloudy; 8-12, rain; 13-15, pleasant; 16-17, warmer; 18-21, cloudy; 22-24, heavy rains; 25-28, clear and pleasant; 29-30, warmer.
Copyrighted, August 1st. 1881.
ST'S CABBAGE WILL HEAD EITHER NORTH DR SOUTH.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
21
Fobcing Head, Philadelphia and Boston Market, Early Prize Head, Improved Koyal Cabbage, Early Cabbage and Dutch Butter Lettuce, which can be transplanted into cold frames or forcing beds for Winter and Spring heading, or transplanted on ridges in the garden and covered with straw or litter during Winter. This is also the month for transplanting Strawberries, and also for the formation and seeding of Lawns. Sow Buist's preparation of grasses for this purpose, and read remarks on page 125.
OCTOBER.
The active duties of the gardener are now rapidly lessening; but an industrious man al- ways finds plenty to do at all seasons of the year. The principle duties of the present month will be the harvesting of such root crops as aie matured, the transplanting of Lettuce, both into cold frames and ridges for Winter and Spring heading, also Cauliflowers into forcing frames for Spring use. Cabbage sown last month pull and store in cold frames for Spring planting. Spinach may still be sown, also Early Scarlet Radish in cold or warm frames, between rows of Lettuce; Celery should have its final earthing up, trench all vacant ground, to remain in that condition until spring; look over your fruit garden, your ornamental trees and shrubs, see what additions are required, and if possible substitute more desirable varieties. Now is also the time for planting all German Bulbs, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, etc., but to be successful in their cultivation the soil should be light and rich. If inclined to be heavy, mix it with sand and leaf-mold from the woods. As soon as cold weather sets in, cover the beds with a coating of well-rotted manure, which should betaken off in Spring, and surface soil loosened and finely raked. We annually import troni Holland large supplies of Bulbs, and your orders will be filled promptly. There are no flowers that will repay you as much as Hyacinths, Tu- lips, Narcissus, Crocus and the innocent little Snowdrops these are the flowers that bloom in the Spring and which are so universally admired, and the planting of which is so often overlooked until too late. Send for a Bulb catalogue.
NOVEMBER.
Gardening operations are now mostly over for the year, and the finishing touches may be given to your garden at once Plants in frames should be aired — all root crops must be lifted at once, and carefully stored either in pits out-doors or in root cellars; Cabbage sown in September, f not already placed in cold frames for Spring planting, should be attended to at once; Cabbage which has headed lift and place in trenches, and cover over with litter for Winter use. Celery earth up for Winter protection, leaving an opening at the end of a ridge to obtain supplies. Turnips, Beets, Carrots, lift and store for Winter use; Parsnips and Salsify, although per l'ectly hardy, supplies should be lifted for convenience Asparagus beds give Winter dressing. If you have grown a supply of Mangels, Turnips and Carrots, they will now come in very use ful for stock-feeding, but to avoid flavoring either milk or butter, feed them only at milkinp time.
DECEMBER.
Winter may now be said to be upon us in full force, and but little can be accomplished out-doors, but in making a general clearing up about the place. Your forcing and cold frame* should have careful attention. Other supplies of Lettuce should be transplanted in frames, anc) other sowings of Radish made; but there are some minor details that generally suggest them Belves to all thinking men that should always have attention. The monthly hints that we hav« given are merely suggestions tor the inexperienced; all competent gardeners are familiar with the various duties of each season without refering to them.
This is also the month for making out your Spring list of seeds required. Remember that the foundation of a good garden is first good seeds, and then good culture.
Always avoid the Commissioned Seeds, which are piled in boxes at almost every Cros? Road Store in the country; as they are inferior seeds, occasioned either by age or adulteration, which can only be sold by consignments. Commission Seeds, after they are once put up is papers, are sent out year after year until sold, regardless of their age. Buist's Garden Seeds* ( which are exclusively the product of our own farms) with proper culture, we guarantee wiL please you. and if you are not already a purchaser of them, try them the coming season.
They are, without question, the most reliable seeds of the present age, and are, undoubt edly, the most oopular in this country. In some sections of the South and West, where othei Seeds hvl held undisputed sway for years and merchants knew no others, they could only bt- inducfco to handle them by the persistent demand of their customers; numerous cases of this kind have occurred: and, when introduced, they have almost entirely superseded other brands in two seasons. The great secret of this is in their purity and fine quality; and aext, a very important regulation of our house, and that is, to cut out of papers, every September, all seeds left over from the previous season, and the annual clearing out of all worthless Seeds from our stock. Buist's is the only house in the trade that does this — a great loss in the eyes of many— kut we regard it a very profitable investment.
THE GREATEST ENEMIES OP THE GARDENER, in his operations, are Insects and Poor Seeds. The former however can be destroyed, if not too far advanced in their destmctiveness; but the latter, tile germs are already killed or weakened from age when sown, or even should they succeed in growing, their product is generally valueless. Sow Buist's Seeds and you will have one enemy less to contend with.
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MIDDLE STATES.
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
New Moon 4
First Quarter 12
Full Moon 18
Last Quarter 26
14 A. 10 M. 5 A. 40 M.
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Latitude of Middle States.
of Sun W. i Rises
Sun Sets
Moon R. & S.
S 5 57 5 42 M 5 58 T 5
40 59 5 38
\V,6 T 6 F 6 S 6 S 6 M 6 T 6 W 6 T 6 F 6 S 6 11 S 6 12 M6 13 5 T 6 14 5
4 5 30 5 6 7
29 28 26 24 22 21 19 18 16
W||6 15 5 15 T|6 16 5 13 175 12
a 5 5 5
95
5 5
o
18 5 11
5 10 5 5
F6 S 6 S 6 20 M 6 21 T 6 22 W 6 23 5 T (3 F6 S 6 S 6 27 M 6 29]4 59 T 6 30 4 57
24 25 26 5
2 49
3 51
4 49
5 51 sets
6 10
6 47
7 32
8 23
9 23
10 30
11 41 morn
0 56
12
28 38 54 rises 6 8
10 40
11 39 morn
0 39
1 40
2 38
3 37i
Moon j Souths.
H. M. II
Con- stell-J'^.e Sun ations ! §H Rlses
IU llH. M.
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Sets
H. M.
9 31 W»
10 12
10 54
11 37 * Ev.21p
1 8 A 59 & 52 A 47^
4^
41 &
37 * 31
24^
16 A
9
10 8||&
11 Op II 54 ~ morn
0 49 #f 45 ^ 40
35f=5 26 M 15 M 1
45 HE 27^ 9 ff
50
32 &
4 f 5 15 11 5 26 11 5
7 11 5 19 12 5
2 12 5 14 12 5 28 12 6 13 13 6
136
13 6 27 13 6 11146 24 14 6 8 14 6 22 14 6 5 15 6 19 15 6 3 15 6 17 156 2 15 6 16 156 29 16 6 13166 16 6 16 6 19 16 6
12
1 16 6
166
23 16 6 16 6
55.5 55:5 56:5 57 5 575 58|5 59:5 05 05 1 5 25 35 35 4 5 45 55 65 75 75 85 95
10 5 105
11 5 125 1315 14 5
14 5
15 5 16]5 17i5
Moon R. & S.
Moon Souths.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
2 57 9 31
3 53 10 12'
4 47 10 541
5 43 11 37
sets
6 28
7 9
7 55
8 47
9 47
10 52
11 58 morn
1 8
2 19 3 4
5 44 rises
6 30
7 18
8 10
9 6 10 2
10 58
11 53 morn
0 48
1 44
2 38
3 33
Ev.21 1 8
59 52
1
2
3 47
4 44
5 41
6 37
7 31
8 24
9 16
28 10 33 11
0
11 54
morn 0 49
45 40
35 26
:;
4.)
27
9 50 32
6 $ O superior Algenib s. 11.18 A. Venus sets, 6.6 A. Mk*. Polar, s. 0.27 M.
Wc* £C: 6 9d Mars sets, 6.58 A.
6%d: 6%<L
6 h C 6 3 ? 6%2l
ft 12. Fom.s.9.23A. ML& in
Jupiter sets, 6.42 A. Altair s. 6.5 A.
in perigee Achernar s. 11.52 A.
18. St. Luke VJy'Algol s. 1.8 M. Saturn sets, 8.25 A. Aldebaran s. 2.29 M. Markab s. 8.52 A. 6 C : $ n- aphelion Capella s. 2,56 M.
^26.
Jj Hamel s. 11.27 A. St. Simon and St. Jude
6 9U
Neptune rises, 7.49 A. Hal louden
JEWISH CALENDAR. — October 5, Heshvan, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
1, 1885, Postal Special Delivery.— 6, 1841, Revolution in Mexico.^8, 1897, Weyler recalled. 11, 1844, Afghan War ends.— 16, 1817, Kosciusko died.— 19, 1781, Cornwallis" surrendered. 21, 1868, Earthquake at San Francisco. — 29, 1897, Henry George died.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-4, cool and pleasant; 5-8, light frosts; 9-13, cloudy and rain; 14-19, clear and pleasant; 20-23, cooler; 24-25, heavy frosts; 26-28, milder and rain; 29-31, clear.
Copyrighted, August 1st, 1881.
BUIST'S SEEDS ARE THE MOST RELIABLE.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
BDIST'S GARDEN SEEDS IN PACKETS
ABE THE MOST RELIABLE AMI MOST FOPDLAR IS THIS COUNTRY
There are more of them Sold in the Southern States than all ether Brands combined.
They are for Sale by all leading Druggists and Country Merchant throughout the South, and are never Sent out on consign- ment as many brands are. Consigned Seeds are generally of inferior quality, either from old age, or grown from Spurious Stock.
See that every Packet has printed on it, Grown by Robert Bnist, Jr. 01 Robert Bllist Company and yon will prevent the worthless and spurious seeds with which the country is flooded" from falling into your hands and causing disappointment in the product of your garden.
If your Merchant does not keep BUISTS SEEDS then order direct from our House and we will Mail them to you.
SHOPPING BY MAIL.
Seeds can he sent by mail to any part of the United States, in packages of four pounds and cmder, with both promptness and safety, therefore customers located in the most remote parts ol this country, can just as readily obtain our seeds as those residing in our own city. We mail papers/ ounces and quarter pounds, free of postage, pounds and quarts at an additional cost of 8 cents per pound, or 16 cents per quart. Besides, we guarantee their safe delivery. We do not permit our custo- mers to assume any risk whatever in ordering, but place those located at the most distant parts, on the same footing with those who personally call at our store, and order their purchases sent home. The mail department of our establishment is a very extensive one, and perfect in all its details to insure the prompt and correct execution of orders.
For distant purchasers, who cannot obtain Buist's Seeds from their merchant, it will cer- tainly pay them to mail their orders direct to us, rather than purchase such seeds as are generally left for sale at country stores, as they will almost invariably prove an unprofitable investment if perchance they grow; a paper of Cabbage for instance will frequently surprise you in producing Kale, and a paper of Turnip will often grow all tops and no root; there is no accounting for such magic turns; but more frequently the contents of the papers do not appear to have much heart to grow from the straggling sort of way they fight for their existence. Such seeds are what are known as commission seeds, purchased from cheap sources, regardless of quality, and left in packages until their vitality is completely exhausted. Fine vegetables can never be produced from seeds having weak germinating qualities, and very seldom from those picked up by seeds- men who are compelled to purchase their stocks, which are frequently the seeds saved from callings after the best vegetables have been marketed.
SUGGESTIONS TO MAIL CORRESPONDENTS.
When you make out your order, write it distinctly in regular columns, and not in the <>ody of your letter. Observe that your Post-Office address, as well as your name, is distinctly written; hundreds of letters are annually received, where one or the other of these important items are omitted, and the writer, after patiently waiting for his order to arrive, frequently pens a sharp reprimand for neglect, when the fault is one of his own making; this omission has become so popular of late years, that we are obliged to have a file especially for such letters.
From our increased facilities for conducting business, no order is allowed to remain on our books, at the utmost, forty-eight hours; in order to carry out this rule during the busy months, it always occasions a great effort on our part, but it is generally accomplished, no matter to what extent the demand upon us may be; we, however, always regard it as a special favor when our customers send in their orders early.
When you remit, obtain Post-Office orders or drafts; it is really not safe to inclose bank- bills in letters, and we cannot hold ourselves responsible for such, should they be lost. Where money is sent by Express, prepay the expense of transmitting it, or it will be deducted from the remittance. When only a portion of the amount required for the order is remitted, we can only send goods to that amount; we have been compelled to adopt this rule on account of the great difficult v in collecting these small balances.
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MOON'S PHASES
SOUTHERN STATES.
New Moon.... First Quarter.
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5 |
27 M. |
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10 |
8 |
35 M. |
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35 M. |
New Moon 3 5 27 M. I
First Quarter 10 8 35 M.
Full Moon 17 5 19 M.
Last Quarter 25 1 35 M.
Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Sun Rises Sets
15 W
31
32 4
33 4 35
56 55 54
53
3614 ^
37 4
38 4
39 4 4
40
42 4
43 4
44 4 45 46 4 47 18 4 50 4
6 514
6 52 4 6 53 4 6 55 4
56 4
6 57
58 4
59 4 04
1 4 34 44
4 37
Moon R. & S.
H. M.
4 42
5 48
6 53 sets
6 19
7 18
8 22
9 33
10 45
11 59 morn
1 11
2 21
3 35
4 49
5 59 rises
5 34
6 30
7 28
8 28
9 27
10 28
11 27 morn
0 28
Moon Souths.
H. M,
10 16
11 3 11 53 Ev.46
1 2 3 4 5
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5TELL- ~_ .E
A rH
42 j«
36 * 32 # 27"*
19 9 59 50 42
10 35
11 30| morn \\*^
0 26F*
1 21
2 15
3 6
3 54N
4 39 WE
5 22 *
6 4rt»
6 Uf*
7 26; f*
8 9 fc
8 54 &>
9 42:1 A
16 f 28 16 11 24
6 6
16 6 166 166 24] 16 6 8 16 6 23 16 6 166 16 6
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Rises
18
19 5 8 20 21 22
23 5 23
24 5
t
21
4 17
1
14 28 15 6 1516
16 6 16 166 15
15 15 146 14 6
12 26 10 24
8 22
3
15 27
8|13 6 18 29
n
14
14 13 13 6
136 126 126 11 11
26 27 28
29 5
30 4
33 4
34 4
35 4
44 4
Sun Sets
Moon R. & S.
4 33
5 33
6 35 sets
6 43
7 41
8 45
9 51 10 59 morn
0 8
1 16
2 19
3 27
4 35
5 41 rises
5 58
6 53
7 50
8 47
9 43
10 38
11 34 morn
0 29
1 21
2 19
3 19
4 19
Moon Souths.
H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
10 16, All Saints' Bay
11 3 : Venus sets, 5.49 A.
1 42|j
2 39 6 h(L- ? in 15
3 36] Mars sets, 6.5 A.
4 32j! 6 & ¥
5 27ji -t^omalliaut s. 7.33 A.
6 19 (TIO. Mark.s.7.37A.
7 9 1l Algenib s. 8.41 A. 7 59 S gr. hel. lat S.
9 42
10 35
11 30 I S elong. E morn (£^\17» Pol
0 1
2
3 3 4 5 6 6 7
8 9
8 54
9 42
6 9¥
Jupiter rises, 6.10 M.
22° 27 > 9.30 A.
26 V^/Saturn sets, 6.42 A.
Uranus sets, 5.32 A. (j j Achernar s. 5.27 A. 54l Aldebaran s. 019 M. Rigel s. 0.58 M. <£ in apogee
25. Algol S.10.39A. 44|| JJ 6$ 9
$ stat.
26
6 9k
Xeptune rises, 5.52 A. Hamel s. 9.15 A.
St. Andrew
JEWISH CALENDAR.— November 3, Kislev, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 3, 1800, Battle of Hohenlinden — 6, 1860, Lincoln elected.— 7, 1814, Pensacola taken.— 10, 1876, Centennial Exposition closed. — 11, 1869, Gen. Wood died. — 22, 1633, Maryland Colony sailed.— 23, 1863, Battle of Chattanooga —29, 1802, Ohio admitted.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-3, rain; 4-7, fair; 8-11, rain or snow; 12-14, cold; 15-17, heavy frosts; 18-19, disagreeable; 20-22, cool and pleasant; 23-26, colder; 27-28, cloudy; 29-30, heavy snow storms.
Copyrighted. August 1st, 1881.
BUtST S SEEDS ARE FAMOUS FOR PURITY UNO VITALITY.
BUIST'S GAkuEN GUIDE.
When bills are to be collected through the Express Co., the expense of making such collec- tions are always charged on the invoice; but no perishable goods, as Oxiox-Sets, Potatoes, Bulks or PLANTS, will be sent in this way; remittances for such must always be made with the order; iu fact, there is no necessity to have orders sent C. O. D., and be at the extra expense of return charges, when one can so readily refer to our prices in this catalogue and ascertain the exact <o&v of any order.
We personally conduct our business, just as much for pleasure as for profit; our heart is in it as well as our purse, and we therefore guarantee satisfact ion to all -who may favor us with their orders; where errors occur we will esteem it a very great favor to be promptly advised, to enalde as to make an immediate correction. Strangers who have never visited our establishment should not fail to call when in Philadelphia.
WHY SEEDS SOMETIMES FAIL TO GROW.
Seeds, like individuals, have their peculiarities and different natures, and to know the nature of the various varieties is one of the principles of successful gardening; some sorts wiP withstand great moisture, while others will perish; some are liable to attacks of insects, and are completely eaten up, while others can withstand such assaults.
Lima Beans. Okra, Cucumber, Squash, Melon, Pumpkin, Corn, and Wrinkled Peas have very delicate germs, and if a succession of cold, wet weather succeed their planting, they wilE invariably perish in the ground; on the contrary, Peas, Kadish, Lettuce, Turnip, Onion, Beet> Snap Beans, Carrot, Salsify, and Spinach will withstand quite a spell of such weather; therefore, many failures result from the inexperience of the planter in cither selecting an improper time for sowing, or in covering small delicate seeds too deep, but when failure occurs with a person who is familiar wlfch the sowing of seeds, the reason is invariably because they are worthless from either bad harvesting or too old to grow; the latter is really the principal cause, and to guard against this, purchase your supplies from BUIST. Turnip and Cabbage Seed when grown out of doors are frequently eaten off by a small fly as rapidly as the young plants appear, and often be- fore any leaves are expanded, and unless the planter is aware of this, he certainly must condemn the seed. When dry weather follows the sowing of Turnip and Euta Baga Seeds, they will not germinate freely, and those that do make their appearance are invariably eaten off; therefore harrow and re-seed before or after the first rain, and this is the only plan to adopt when a sowing fails from this cause. Euta Baga Turnip is particularly liable to be eaten off before the plant is really visible to the eye without a close examination; and to guard against this, it is best to bow quite thickly, at the rate of two pounds to the acre, and thin out if the plants come up too close, or dust them with plaster if they are being destroyed by insects.
Many years since, we established a valuable rule by which we are always familiar with the growing qualities of every seed in our stock; a register-book is kept with every sack of seed nqfed down in it in alphabetical order, and when there are a number of sacks of one variety, eaicfh is designated with a number, a sample is taken from each, tested, and the strength of growing noted down in the register-book; every sack in our warehouse goes through this process twice a year, and the new crops are always tested as soon as they are received from our farms; those that prove defective are at once thrown out. By this regulation it is almost a matter of impossibility for seeds lacking vitality to be received from us. There are, unfortunately, some dealers who con- tinue selling seeds just as long as they remain in stock, regardless of age or the disappointments that will surely follow their sowing, " xever thixkixg that Good Seeds, uxlike GOOr V/IXE, are xot improved by Beixg aged."
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOWING GOOD SEED.
Vegetables of good quality cannot be grown without first sowing reliable seeds ; it is exceedingly annoying, after ploughing, sowing and cultivating your garden for an entire season, to find that, instead of having spent your time and money profitably, you have lost heavily in obtaining a spurious article; this is really a growing evil among Seed Dealers, who have been springing up all over the country the last few years, like so many mushrooms, with- . out having any knowledge of their business, or brains enough to conduct it if they were ac- quainted with it ; they do not exercise the care in selecting their stock that they should, and very frequently make errors in handing out, or putting up in orders the wrong variety. If druggists were as careless in compounding their prescriptions as many are in selling seeds, they certainly would gain great notoriety in the courts of justice. When you make your purchases, be satisfied that the parties from whom you obtain your supplies are reliable, "or that such a house has a good reputation, and expect to pay a fair price for what you obtain. There are plenty of cheap seeds, as well as any other article in the market, and it would be always advis- able to guard against them ; a dollar saved in that line is not always a dollar earned, but very frequently you will lose twenty for every one invested.
It has been our aim, since we established our business (sixty-five years ago), to supply the punlic with seeds grown from selected stocks, and which are, in every instance, fresh and pure; to accomplish this, all seeds from our establishment are either grown by us or especially for ns, and the crops carefully inspected, while growing, to insure their purity. This continued care has established to BUIST'S GAEDEN SEEDS the enviable reputation of the present day, and where they are sold in competition with those of other houses they invariably become the most
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MIDDLE STATES.
D. H. M.
New Moon 2 7 48 A.
First Quarter 9 4 3 A.
Full Moon 16 8 31 A.
Last Quarter 24 10 57 A.
MOON'S PHASES.
SOUTHERN STATES.
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Latitude of Middle States.
Sun Rises
54 64 74 4 94 104 11 124 13 4
13 4
14 4 154 16 4 17 18 4 18 19
4 4
20 4 20 4
22 4
22 4
23 4
23 4 23
24 4 24 4 24 4 24
Sun Sets
I . M.
Moon R. & S.
H. M.
5 43
6 49 sets
6 11
7 22
8 35
9 50 11 5 morn
0 15
rises
5 14
6 14
7 14
8 14
9 15
10 16
11 12 morn
0 11
Moon Souths.
H. M.
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STELL- *jj ATIONS I §-r
10 35 A
11 30N
Ev.29 ^ 1 2 3
7
57
46 36
8 28
9 21
10 15
11 10
2s 26 22!^
morn
46 M 33*
20
2 _ 45||& 31 A
8 21 A
9 14 A
10 12
11 11NE
Latitude of Southern States.
Sun Rises
M.
F 6 106 10 6
■4
9 6 86 86 7 6
45 4 45 46 47
4
47 4
48 4
49 50 50 4
6 51
6 6 6 6 6] 6 6 5|6 4 4
52 4
53 4
53 4
54 4
55 4 55 4 56
6 6
6 57 4
36 26
6 6 6 7 7 7 7 217 27 37 3 7
58 4 4 4 5
59 59
0
05
Sun Sets
25 2 4
35 5
Moon R. & S.
5 23
6 26 sets
6 34
7 42
8 50
10 0
11 9 morn
0 13
rises 5 37
10 19
11 11
morn 0 6
5 10
6 10
Moon Souths.
H. M.
Aspects of Planets and Remarkable Days for both Latitudes.
10 35
11 30j Ev.29;
28 26 22 16 7 57 40 36
8 28
9 21
10 15
11 10 moro
0 4
0 56
1 46
33 17
59 40 20
4d 31
2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7
8 21
9 14
10 12
11 11
3 ^ ft: 6 Hd
6 ?<C
(5 £ O inferior
c) £ *2 : $ i" perihelion
(T in perigee
Venus sets, 6.20 A.
€9. Mars s. 5.31 A.
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JEWISH CALENDAR.— December 3, Tebeth, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 2, 1805, Battle of Austerlitz.— 3, 1863, Siege of Knoxville.— 5, 1492, Hayti discovered.— 9, 1 863, Sumpter bombarded.— 17, 1770, Beethoven born.— 19, 1813, Battle of Niagara.— 21, 1864, Savannah taken.— 27, 1595, Francis Drake died.— 28, 1846, Iowa admitted.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-3, very cold; 4 7. milder; 8-11, rain; 12-15, fair; 16-17, cold; 18-20, cloudy; 21-23, heavy snowfall; 24-26, clearing, fair; 27-28, rainy; 29-31, freezing.
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popular ; this has been demonstrated with several cities and towns that we could mention, where, a few years since, we had not a single customer, hut, by hard pressure, succeeded in in- troducing our seeds, and now supply the entire demand of those places. Annual supplies are shipped to customers in almost all parts of the United States, Canada, East and West Indies, South America and Mexico, and there is scarcely a town or village in this country where thej7 are not cither sold or yearly planted by some of its inhabitants.
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
THE KITCHEN GARDEN.
The Vegetable Garden, in our estimation, is the most important appendage to a country ▼ilia ; the lawn is certainly very beautiful with its velvety carpet and graceful trees, and is without doubt the most attractive object for any rural home ; but the garden from which you draw your daily supply of vegetables, is a source of great economy, and the amount thus saved would create quite a snug fund in a single season ; independent of this, is it not a great pleasure to enjoy a dish, the first of the season, of Extra Early Peas ; to be able to cut a bunch of Aspara- gus before your neighbor, or to present a basket of Cauliflowers to a friend ; and do you no also think the vegetables grown in your own garden are always more delicate in flavor thai those you obtain elsewhere ? Yes! that is always the general opinion, whether it is imaginary or not.
Simple as the cultivation of vegetables is considered by many, yet to cultivate them successfully requires skill acquired only by experience ; book learning, as the farmer terms it, will certainly give you the general principles, but there are a great many minor features in their culture chat you can only become familiar with by practice. A good garden, properly cultivated, should supply the table with a succession of crops throughout the growing season, and a stock for winter use ; but many console themselves with a single crop, and purchase the balance of their vegetables in our city markets. AYe cannot, in this condensed Guide, propose to treat fully on the subject, but will give all the information that is required for the inexperienced. The first and most important consideration in selecting a spot for the garden is the situation ; the most suitable is a very gentle inclination towards the east or southeast, that it may have all the advantages of the morning sun. The next preferable exposure is south or southwest ; if sheltered from the north or northwest, so much the better. Always avoid the neighborhood of large spreading trees, as their roots will exhaust the soil, and their shade injure the crops. In select- ing the ground, it is of the greatest importance to have the soil of a healthy quality, being mellow, dry and capable of being worked with a spade. The best soils are of a friable and loamy texture ; the worst, those of a very light sandy, or stiff clayey description.
After a proper location has been selected, the next most important consideration is to have it laid out in a convenient and attractive manner ; a garden containing half an acre well cultivated will produce sufficient vegetables to supply a moderate-sized family throughout the year. The garden should be enclosed by a board fence, against the inside of which plant Dwarf Peaes, Apricots, Peaches, or Nectarines, and. train as espaliers ; the fruit pro- duced in this manner is always of the finest quality. Our illustration of a kitchen garden will give an idea about what is required in order to have convenient spacer for all the important vege- tables, and their location (excepting Asparagus) should be changed, every year. A border about
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six to eight feet wide should surronnd the whole garden, and walks laid ont from four to six feet ^ide. Should the bottom, or subsoil, be retentive, trench the ground at least eighteen inches deep, as good vegetables can never be produced on sour or shallow soil. By trenching, I mean dig out a space two spades wide and one spade deep, placing the soil taken out to one side ; then corn up the bottom soil, where it lies, at least the full depth of the spade, throw the top of the 3ext trench on the first subsoil, and so on until the whole is finished, The general method of trenching is to turn the top side down; and the subsoil up : this is attended with evil consequen- ces, as many years will elapse before the bad soil, which has been turned up, can be made equal to the surface soil, which has been turned under. In spading and trenching, we, of course, refer to small gardens ; the more extensive ones should be plowed and subsoiled. The inclination of the soil of one foot in forty, or merely sufficient to cany off the water, is all that is required ; a greater slope than this would, during our heavy rains, sweep soil, manure and jeeds to the lowest ground.
ROTATION OF CROPS.— There should always be a rotation o. crops; that is, no two crops of a similar nature, such as Beet, Carrot and Parsnip should be grown two years in luecession on the same ground; it is not only very exhausting to the soil, but the crops thus grown are less productive. To facilitate this rotation, the garden should be divided into squares of nearly uniform size ; say into six or eight squares, with cross- w alks of from three to four feet wide. Constant stirring of the soil, destroying all weeds, and manuring freely, is one of the secrets of the gardener's success.
MANURE. — Well-decomposed barnyard manure is the most reliable material for gen- eral purposes. From twenty to thirty tons is sufficient for an acre. For contingencies, or special purposes, use Peruvian Guano, at the rate of three hundred pounds to the acre, applied in moist •weather; but even frequent uses of this will injure the soil. Ground raw bones is also a valua- ble manure, and can be used occasionally with excellent effect; but, above all, avoid superphos- phate, unless you know, by actual experience of yourself or friends, that the brand you purchase Is reliable, as thousands of tons are annually sold that the farmer actually receives not a parti- cle of benefit from. A very beneficial liquid manure is made by dissolving guano at the rate of ane pound to five gallons of water, to promote the growth of vegetables already started . Soapsud water is an excellent liquid manure for some garden crops, especially ior Celery, which, if applied ^very other day during its growing season, the stalks will be crisp and of a mammoth size.
In order to secure a supply of early vege- tables, a hot-bed frame is indispensable. It can be constructed by any man, at a very small cost; it consists of a wooden frame, generally six feet wide, and from six to sixteen feet long, according to the supply of early vegetables required; one side to be at least six inches higher than the other; the frame to be subdivided by cross-bars, anc! each division covered by a glazed sash; the sides and ends should be joined by hooks and staples, to admit of its being taken apart, and stored away when not required. After completion, place hot-bed frame. it 0n the manure-bed, prepared in the following
manner: The frame should face the south or southeast; fill in about ten inches of rich pulverized soil, and allow it to stand a few days, giving it air by slightly raising the sash, so that the fiery vapor or steam may escape. The seeds of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg-Plant, Pepper, Tomato, and many other varieties may be sown, and the plants planted out as soon as the frosty weather is over.
Preparing Manure for Hot-Beds.— Fresh stable manure only, not exceed- ing six weeks old, is suitable for this purpose. Turn it over into a compact heap, protected from heavy rains or snow; allow it to remain so for about eight days, when it should be made np into the requisite form to suit the frame* If there is a scarcity of manure, use with it one-half fresh tanner's bark. Egg-Plant seed requires a strong heat to make it vegetate; for such the hot material will require to be two feet thick. Where the ground is quite dry, a very good method is to dig a space about eighteen inches deep, and put the manure therein ; tramp it firmly and evenly; place thereon the frame and sash; put in the rich earth, and in about four days sow the seed, having previously stirred the earth freely, to destroy any seeds or weeds therein.
Cold Frame is a simple construction of boards for wintering Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauli- flower, or Brocoli, for planting out early in Spring. Select a dry southern exposure; form a frame from four to six feet wide, and as long as is required. The back should be fourteen inches, and the front six inches high, with a cross-tie every six feet. Seeds of Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower, and Brocoli, sown in the open border early in September, will be ready to plant into the cold frame about the end of October. The soil should be well prepared and smoothly raked before planting. Admit air freely on all pleasant days, but keep close in severe weather.
Cold Pit. — This is a structure in very general use for growing Cauliflowers during Win- ter. The situation must be dry and well sheltered, having a south or southeast exposure. Dig out a space of two feet deep, and eight feet wide, if for brick, and nine feet wide if for stone. Build the back wall four and a half ieet high; that will be two and a half feet above ground, anH three feet high in the front, If the ground is not dry, and is subject to under-water, and
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draining cannot be effected, do not dig so deep, and snrronnd the walls with two feet thick of earth, which will keep the frost from penetrating them. If Cauliflower is to be planted, pnt into the pit three feet of leaves from the woods, tramp them firmly, over which put one foot of rich earth; after it remains for two weeks, it will be ready for the plants. Six plants for each sash Of four feet will be enough. The space may be filled up with Lettuce and RadisLl.
Hot Pit.— Constructed in the same manner as the Cold Pit, but having the appliances oi artificial warmth, either by hot manure and leaves, about half and half, firmly trampled into the bottom, two and a half to three feet thick ; or one-half fresh tanner's bark, half dried, mixed with hot manure, is very efficient, over which place about one foot of earth. La about two w eeks the heat will have subsided sufficiently to admit of Cucumbers being planted, or any other seeds or roots requiring artificial warrnth to forward their growth. These materials are readily obtained by every fanner and gardener.
MARKET GARDENING. — This is a laborious occupation, yet one that pays a very handsome percentage on the investment. Ten acres in vegetables, well cultivated and properly managed, will prove more profitable than a fifty -acre farm producing the ordinary farm crops, J have frequently observed, in my business relations with the Farmer and Market Gardener, a xcls'-j difference in the accumulation of means between them. The one will commence under very favorable prospects, on a farm leased for a series of years, will labor industriously and study economy, and rarely realize much more than a comfortable living for his family. The other; commencing under less favorable circumstances, with equal energy, does not only pay an annual rent of from thirty to sixty dollars per acre (as is the case with many of onr Philadelphia Market Gardeners who occupy valuable grounds in the city), and support a large family, but in a very few years realizes sufficient to purchase the place. A few heads of Cabbage will, in frequent seasons, sell for as much as a bushel of Corn, and a few bunches of early Asparagus for as much as a bushel of Wheat. Good Vegetables will always sell at a good profit, and our hungry ciiies can ra:~:Y be overstocked with them.
In locating" a Garden, observe that the soil is light, and situation convenient to the city; a few dollars additional rent is nothing, if the ground is suitable; and with industry and reasonab^.3 economy the cultivator will annually realize a handsome income*
A SUGGESTION TO THE GARDENER.
The following are some of the most Improved Varieties which, we hove introduced for eitht-r Market Gardener or Private Grower, and strongly recommended to those xrho desire to grow the Best and in which, there is the greatest profit for the Cultivator.
Buist's Lightning Early Valentine Beans . aa ......:.«..„S3„,.<,5C„.o0o.„ Page 33
Buist'3 Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck Beans ................ .............. Page 35
Buist's Early Morning Star Peas ..„„,, ..„„„ Page 94
Buist's Premier Extra Early Peas .»...„«« Page 75
Buist'3 Extra Early Turnip Beet , „.....,...„ Page 41
Buist's Early Dark Blood Turnip Beet Othello „,„, ~ ..„,„.„.. . Page 41
Buist's Florida Header Cabbage ,„„........ ,...."..,..,..„„„„...„ Page 51
Buist's Improved Large Late Drumhead Cabbage .,».....«iii.«iMW, „<>...... ....... Page 50
Buist's Improved Large Late Flat Dutch Cabbage „ ... Page 52
Buist's Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage ..... „.,.„,.. ..... Page 53
Buist's Improved Half Long Scarlet Carrot Page 56
Buist's Perfection Early White Spine Cucumber ...,..<.„„...... Page 67
Buist's Improved Large Thornless Purple Egg Plant ............... Page 71
Buist's Pedigree Yellow Globe Danvers Onion ....,„, , Page 87
Buist's Pedigree Yellow Dutch or Strasburg Onion... Page 88
Buist's Pedigree White Silver Skin Onion •..„„„ „ „ ....«.,...„«...... Page 88
Buist's Perfection White Forcing Lettuce immniMmni Page 74
Buist's Garnishing or Emerald Parsley .. ... Page 92
Buist's Earliest ScarletButton Radish ..„„„„,.„.. Page 107
Buist's Mammoth White Salsify ....«««,„.,„...„,:„«« ...... Page 111
Buist's Perfection Curled Spinach „„,„„..„,»,,„„.„„« Page 111
Buist's Majestic Tomato.... „ ,...,.„..... .....Page 115
Buist's Prize Belle Tomato , Page U6
Buist's Beauty Tomato ,..,„,.., Page 115f
Buist'p Mammoth Red Top Globe Turnip ..»»,-,...,.« P»erel5!l
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Large Green Globe. — This is not a popular veg- etable in this country, and is cultivated to a very limited extent. It is a very coarse-growing plant, occupying much space, while only a small portion is available for food, which is the recep- tacle of the flower. Plant the seed early in Spring, in rows three inches apart, and one foot from rowT to row ; cover with fine earth one-quarter of an inch ; when one year old, trans- plant them two feet apart each way, in deep, rich soil. Where the winters are severe, they must be protected with dry litter, or a bed of leaves, or by raising around them about eight inches of earth ; manure and dig annually between the rows. The heads are boiled, aud eaten with butter and salt ; the bottDm of these heads are very fleshy, and are cooked in various ways, sometimes being dried for winter use. The French are very partial to this vegetable. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts. ; \ lb., §1.00; lb., S3. 50.
Artichoke Roots. — Jerusalem. — This variety is quite distinct from the above and is only produced from the root or tuber ; are planted and cultivated the same as the potato ; is immensely productive and a fattening food for hogs ; is also highly esteemed for pickling. 31b. package," by mail, $1.00; peck, $1.00; bushel $2.75 ; bbl. $7.00.
ASPARAGUS.
Abperge (Fr.). Spargel (Ger.). Esparraggos (St>.).
The Asparagus is a favorite vegetable with all ; almost every rural family ha\o s. patch or bed of it in their garden, and there is generally great competition among neighbors tn •noting the fi est bunch of the season. The seed should be soaked and sown early in Spring, iwr
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Barr'8 Mammoth Asparagus, as it would rob the ground of a great
deep, and eighteen inches from row to row ; the soil should be of a rich, sandy loam, well Hianured and prepared. After the plants are either one or two years old, transplant them into permanent beds, prepared in the following manner : —
The ground should be thoroughly trenched, burying in plenty of manure, as no more can be supplied after the beds are plauted (except by surface dressings) the soil can scarcely be too rich, for the sw eetness, tenderness and size of the stalks depend on the richness of soil and rapidity of their growth. A plot of ground twenty feet wide and fifty feet long will be large enough to supply a moderate-sized family ; over it sow about one hundred pounds of salt, incorporating it with the soil to the depth of four inches. After being properly levelled, divide it off iuto beds four feet wide, with alleys of two feet between them. Drive in a long -ti'ke at each corner, take up the plants carefully from the seed-row s with a spading-fork, expose them to the air as little as possible, keep them covered during the time of planting, and do not allow the roots to become dry. Stretch a line the length of the bed, nine inches from the edge, and with a spade cut a small furrow six inches deep ; set a row of plants along the trench, nine inches apart, with the crown of the roots two inches be- low the surface ; having finished a row, cover them directly, rake evenly, and proceed to opeu another furrow, a foot from the first ; plant in the same manner, and so on until you have four row s to a bed. Cut down the stems the last of Autumn, and, after clearing off the weeds, cover with a dressing of manure or rich compost, which is to be forked in early Spring ; the plants must be properly established before cutting for use, which will require at least two seasons. As the alleys between the beds will be so much ground idle the first two years, they can be sown with Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish or other similar crops ; but nothing should be planted on the beds, portion of its nutriment.
The New York Market Gardeners, at Oyster Bay, who make Asparagus-growing a specialty , grow it in the following manner :
"They select a good sandy loam, which is the best adapted for an early cutting for market. The ground should be thoroughly ploughed as deep as possible, and furrowed off each way from four to five feet. At each intersection dig the dirt out so as to make the hole at least twelve inches deep, then put in about a half-bushel of good strong stable manure, and press down ; cover with soil , and set the plant so that the crown will be about eight or ten inches from the top of the ground when levelled off ; spread the roots out flat in setting, and cover with soil ; keep the ground loose by cultivating ; hoe out all grass and weeds. They can be set out either in the Fall or Spring ; the Fall is best, as the roots get ready to start sooner in the Spring. They will
want no additional manure until the second Spring after setting, when they should have a liberal dressing of manure ploughed in, and the ground kept loose and clean. The third Spring give the plants a sprinkling of guano ; as soon as frost is out of the ground cultivate and loosen the soil. This season you will cut, but not too heavy, as it is better to cut light to strengthen the roots. After cutting, give a heavy dressing of manure, and keep loose and clean. In the Fall, before the seed drops, cut the tops and burn, to prevent filling the ground with small plants. All that is necessary after this is to use guano early in Spring, and plough and work in ; and. after cutting, to apply a good coating of man- ure between the rows, keeping the ground loose and clean Two- year-old plants are best for setting. Any kind of manure is good, with occasionally a dressing of salt. The very best manure, where it can be obtained, is night-soil, ploughed in ; but any kind will do if you use enough of it ; there need be no fear of giving it too much, as the crop will pay fourfold to the quantity of man- ure used. For marketing, the sprouts should be all large, as green as possible, and cut, when bunched, eight inches long. The bunches should be five inches across the butt end, and tied with basswood-tie near each end. If to be kept over night, wet the butts and stand on the ground in a cool cellar ; keep the tops dry after bunching." Always use an Asparagus BuncheT, Price, $l.',b to $2.00 each.
Conover's CollOSSal. — The oldest and most popular of the large growing varieties, but is surpassed in size by some of the, recency introduced sorts Pkt., 5cts ; oz., JO eta; £ lb., 15 cts. ; 1 lb.. 50 cts. Roots, 2 years old 75 cts.. per 100, $4.50 per 1000.
Palmetto Asparagus.
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Barr's Mammoth. — This recently introduced variety originated with a Market Gaiv dener of this city, and is undoubtedly the best and largest growing variety of them all ; when grown in rich soil the stalks frequently attain an inch in thickness and almost as white as blanch- ed celery, of uniform thickness almost to the extreme point, resembling the famous German as- paragus which is so highly prized by the patrons of Delmonico's and other famous restaurants
this country. Packet, 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 20 cts.; 1 lb., 60 cts. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00
per 100, $5*50 per 1000.
The Palmetto. — This variety was introduced a few years since from the South, anc being a novelty it sprung into popular favor at once and is now cultivated in some localities quile extensively. It is productive, large in size and quite early. Packet, 5 cts.; oz , 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts. ; 1 lb. , 75 cts. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00 per 100, $5.50 per 1000.
BEANS (Dwarf, Snapshort or Bush).
Haricot (Fr.). Bohxe (Ger.). Feijol Enaxo (Sp.).
To afford a regular succession of crops throughout the season, plant every two weeks, from the middle of Spring to the end of Summer; but not until the soil becomes warm, as they are very sensitive to both heat and cold. Plant in rows, eighteen inches apart, two inches deep; cultivate frequently, but only when dry, as the scattering of earth on the foliage or pods, when moist, will cause them to become damaged with rust. This crop will flourish between the ridges of Celery, rows of Corn or Cabbage, when they are first planted, as the Beans would be ready foi the table before the other crops attain any size.
Wax or String-less Beans have now become a universal favorite throughout the country; so much so, that we have not yet been able to grow sufficient to supply the increasing demand ; they are, without an exception, the best of the entire Bean family, and in saying this, we do not make the famous Lima an exception ; they are entirely free from strings, the pods are of a beautiful waxy yellow oolor, boil down as rich as butter, and taste more like a tenderloin beefsteak than a vegetable. The German "Wax Pole we regard as superior to the Dwarf, being more fleshy and richer. It amply repays the extra trouble and expense of furnishing rods oi poles; they luxuriate in rich soil, but will produce a fair crop in poor ground. It is merely a question ot time when they will almost supersede all other varieties; and they will also mature their crops as far north as the Northern Lakes, which is a very important feature. They should be used while young, or just as soon as the pods assume their waxy color. Our city markets are now daily canvassed especially for this vegetable, and market gardeners who were fortunate enough in securing and planting pure seed last Spring have met with a ready sale for their entire product at more than double the price of the ordinary varieties. We say. ' ' securing pure seed, " from the fact that two-thirds of the Beans sold under this name are spurious, being badly mixed ^itb a tough green-podded variety.
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rieties, and do not even trouble them- selves in weeding out the plants pro- d ucing green pods. A crop grown in this manner will become entirely mixed in a single season, and there are hundreds oi such crops grown every year, a n J sold to the seed- stores of the East and West, and supplied by them, very, innocently, to their customers as pure seed (as their purity can not be distinguish ed when matured) ; therefore be care- ful in purchasing.
Best of ah Bean. Our stock is always
of our growth, and our customers will always find them strictly pure and rel iable in every respect
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Buist's Lightning Early Valentine Bean. (It is 10 to 12 days earlier than an-^ '.l.tr Valentine).
GREFN-PODDEr Buist's Lightning- Early Valentine.
This recently introduced variety which has become famous iii all the Bean-growing sec- tions of our country, is well named, as it is lightning in ripening in comparison with any other stock of this popular Bean. The pods are large and round, is very productive, and when young entirely stringless. It can- not be recommended too highly to the market-gardener, as he derives his greatest profit from the earliest crops, and this sur- passes all other stocks of Valentines in both earliness and productiveness, it is sold only in our sealed packages and lead -sealed sacks. Packet, 10 cts ; Pint, 20 cts.; Qt., 30 cts.; Peck, $1.50; Bush., $5.00.
Improved Early Valentine is one of the best and oldest varieties; will be ready for the table in about six weeks from the time of planting; the pods are round, smaller in size than the Mohawk, but not quite as productive; it is a first-class market variety, the best and most popular of all the green- podded varieties. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart. 25 cts. ; peck, $1.2 ); bush , $4 00.
Early China Red-Eye, an old favorite, is very early, and of good quality, and quite popular in the South. Pint, 15 cts. ; qt , 25 cts.; peck, $1 25 ; bu=h , $4 00.
Extra Early Refugee.— This new va- riety which was introduced a few years since has become very popular with market gar- deners who grow Snap Short Beans for early shipment, especially with those who are located in Florida and other sections of the South, where it is entirely superseding the old but very popular Refugee which has long been a very great favorite, on account
VARIETIES.
of its being so much earlier; its pods are roruK of a bright green color and very produc- tive and always certain of producing a crop even in unfavorable seasons. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts., peck, $1.25 ; bush., $4.00.
Improved Early Valentine Bean.
Early Refugee, or Thousand-to- One. — A very excellent variety, very simi- lar to the Valentine when green, through a stronger grower; is fit for the table in aboni seven weeks; verv productive. Pint, 15 cts. ; oK, 25 <4ts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
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The Shippers' Favorite.— This is one of the earliest and most desi- rable market varieties, with unsur- passed shipping qualities, and is the nest green-podded Snap-Short ever in- troduced. It begins bearing when quite small, and produces a succession of pods which are delicate, tender, and, while young, entirely stringless; the pods are very much larger than those of any other dwarf variety; highly recommended to Market Gar- deners. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
fiarly Mohawk Six Weeks.— This is a long, flat-podded variety, withstands considerable frost, and on that account is preferred for first planting; is also an excellent variety for pickling, and for which purpose it should be planted about the last of August. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts ; peck, $1.25; bush., £4.00.
White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf, a
good late variety, can be used as a snap-short or as a shelled-bean for winter use, it has no equal. Pint, 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts ; peck, $1.00.; bush., |3.50. Best of All.— This is a famous variety of Snap-Short, which is fast becoming very popular in all sections of our country where Snap-Short Beans are grown for early shipments; it far excels the Improved Val- entine for that purpose, both in productive- ness and size of* pods; when young it is entirely stringless. The pods are very long, and the retaining of their beautiful green color and freshness in appearance, even when
picked for several days, is one of its greatest features. Pint, 1 5 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; peck, $1.25.; bush., $4.00.
Early Long- Yellow Six Weeks, in
growth and maturity, is very similar to the Mohawk : pods long and flat, very productive, and ripens about the same time. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, §1.25; bush., $4.00.
Extra Early White Valentine.— This variety is identical with the Eed Valentine, both in earliness, productiveness and form of pods; the only difference is in the color of the beans when ripe, which are pure white. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts ; peck, $1.25; bush, $4.50.
Henderson's Dwarf or Bush Lima.
— There are many who prefer the Dwarr. Lima to those that require poles, yet in our estimation we regard the running variety decidedly preferable, but the former has some advantages, as they require no support and come into bearing a month earlier. The Henderson produces beans the size of the Sieva or Carolina, which are of smaT size, and very productive and preferred in the South ; they grow from 15 to 18 inches high and continue producing until frost ; a few rows will supply a small family through- out the season. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts,; peck, $1.75; bush,, $6.00.
Burpee's Dwarf or Bush Lima.—
This variety produces beans as large as the Pole Lima, but in every other respect they are similar to the Henderson, except in quality, which we regard as superior, having more of the flavor of the old Lima ; they are how- ever more liable to contain runners, as it is a hybrid variety and a difficult matter to keep them free from them; it must be observed that no variety of the Lima, either dwarf or tall should be sown or planted until the weather becomes settled as they will invariably rot in the ground. Packet, 10 cts ; pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; peck, $2.00 ; bushel, $7 00. ■
Dwarf or Bush Lima Bean.
The great error made by almost all private growers is permitting their snap-short beans to become too large before picking, consequently they are stringy and unfit for use. Almost all varieties are nearly stringless when young, and o ly in that state should they be used. After breaking off and stringing from both ends of the pods the slicing should run almost the entire length. This is the Gorman method of preparing them, which is far superior to the usual way.
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WAX OR YELLOW-PODDED VARIETIES,
Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck,
( Rust-proof). — This celebr ated variety, which we introduced a few ^ ears sin :e, is one of the most attractive and famous varities of "Wax Beans known in Germany; its great beauty, and extraordi- nary length of pods, attracted our attention in the markets of Ber- lin in '87; we found them in quality so far superior to any variety ot the Wax that we had ever tasted that we secured sufficient for seed purposes for that year, and have since then grown them very extensively; they cannot be recommend- ed too highly to all lovers of the Butter Bean. They are very early, the pods of which are produced in great profusion, and will average six inches
in length, are almost transparent, exceed- ingly brittle and of very delicate flavor; the bean when dry is of a beautiful blueish black color and of a kidney shape. Pint, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
Dwarf Golden Wax.— There has been no variety of Snap Bean ever introduced that has given the satisfaction and profit in culture equal to the Dwarf Golden Wax. Its pods are fleshy, of a beautiful golden waxy color, of large size, quite productive, and of luscious flavor; its only defect is liability of its pods to spot with rust in very wet seasons. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, SI. 25: bush, $4.00.
New Prolific German Wax, or Cyl- inder Pod Black Wax.— For many years the old Dwarf German Black Wax Bean has been a great favorite, both with market gardeners and private planters, on account of the fine quality and early maturity of its tender yellow waxy pods. This new strain originated vrith a large bean growler in Genesee County, N. Y. , and is exceed- ingly valuable, not only because of its super- iority over the old strain, but also because of its much greater productiveness. While it retains all the good qualities of its parent, the pods are straighter, longer and rounder, and almost twice as productive. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts ; peck, $1.25.; bush., $4 00.
Improved Golden Wax, (Rust-proof). This variety, the pods of which are of a dark rich golden yellow color, is rapidly surpass-
Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck. (The cream of all Wax Varieties.)
ing the famous Golden Wax, which has been the most popular and most desirable of all the Wax varities. It is a vast improvement, not only in the size of its pods and produc- tiveness, hut it is not liable to rust, even in the most unfavorable weather. Seasons that have almost entirely destroyed the crop of Golden Wax by rust the Improved variety stood, without a blemish to its pods, Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00. Early Dwarf German Wax. — One of the finest of Snapshorts, and the oldest of the Wax varities; pods transparent, waxy yellow, and snap like pipe-stems; boil as rich as butter, and, when highly seasoned, are luscious; they are thick and very tender, entirely stringless, and fully as early as the Valentine ; one of the best market varieties. The bean, when ripe, is black. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1,25 ; bush.. $4.00. Crystal White Wax.— A very beautiful, distinct and desirable variety, producing pods of good size. Color, waxy-white , and almost transparent. Are stringless, crisp ant> tender, and of rich flavor. The pods develop quickly, but mature slowly, and remain in condition for table use longei than any other variety. Pint , 20 cts. ; qt , 30 cts.; peck, $1 5u ; bush., §5.00. Dwarf White Wax.— Similar in every respect to the Dwarf German Wax; the pods are, however, not quite so round, and the bean is pure white when ripe. Highly recommended. Pint, 20 «ts. ; qt„ 30 eta.^ peck, $1.50; bush., $5' 00.
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Early Dwarf Speckled Kidney Wax Butter
This variety was introduced in 1887, its great merits are rapidly becoming appreciated ; we regard it as one of the very best of the Wax varieties, even surpassing the famous Dwarf Golden or Cream Wax in both quality and productiveness, and is a grand market sort; the plants become literally loaded with long beautiful waxy colored pods, whicb are entirely stringless, and of a rich luscious flavor, it is also quite as early as the earliest stock of Valentines The pods are very long, broad and flat, and are exceedingly brittle; beans, when dry, are white, with two shades of reddish-purple, more or less visible, of a distinct kidney shape. We cannot recom- mend it too higbly for either market or family use. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.25 ; bush., $4.50. Golden-Eyed Wax. — This is an early and a vigorous growing variety, yielding a great profusion of tender pods of a beautiful waxy appearance. The vine grows about one and a half feet high, bolding the pods well off the ground, thus keeping them clean and attractive. It is singularly free from blight and rust; in this respect it bas stood the test well from the first year of its introduction . The pods are flat , larger than the Golden Wax, and nearly as large as the Flageolet Wax. Perpint, 15 cts ; qt., 30 cts. : peck, $1.25; bush, $4.50. Dwarf Scarlet or Crimson TVax Flageolet.— A very valuable yellow podded variety, producing a • pro- fusion of long, broad and very succulent waxy pods which are entirely stringless. An abundant bearer and entirely rust-proof. A very valuable variety for either market or family use. The bean, when dry, ranges from light to a deep scarlet color, and of kidney shape ; is entirely distinct from anv other variety. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt , 30 cts ; peck, $1.50 ; bush., $5.00. Dwarf Black-Eye Wax Bean. — A distinct and valu- able variety, which has made a most favorable impression. It is a cross between the Black Wax and G olden Wax Beans. It is very early, robust grower, productive, tender and of ex-
Dwarf Speckled Kidney Wax Bean.
ceptionally fine flavor. Per pint, 15 cts ; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.25 ; bush., $4.50. Perfection Dwarf AVax. — This variety is of recent introduc- tion, and a hybrid of the Scarlet Flageolet D war! Wax. /hich has proved itself not only quite a distinct variety, hut one of great value, ^ both for the mar- ket gardener and for private use; it is a vigo- rous grower, and very productive, produc- ing magnificent large golden yellow po". s, « m t 5 r e 1 y stringless,
Perfection Dwarf Wax Bean.
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Yo»emit« Mammoth Wax Bush Bean.
exceedingly tender and of very rich flavor; owing to its robust habit it produces its pods well up froic
the ground. Per pint, 20cts.; qt., 30 Cts.; peck, $1.50;
bush., $5.50.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bush Bean.—
This recently introduced novelty is well named as it is the largest podded dwarf snap-short bean in the world, the pods are immense, averaging in length from 10 to 14 inches and of the thickness of a man's finger, of a rich golden yellow color and are nearly all solid pulp, of luscious flavor and enormously productive it may well be classed as a vegetable wonder of great value. It should be planted twice as wide apart as the ordinary bush bean as it is a vigorous grower, and the immen sity of its pods require plenty of light and air to perfect them. Per pint, 20 cts ; qt., 35 cts.; peck, $2 00; bush., $7.00.
BEANS (Pole or Running).
STANGEN BOHNE fGer.). HARICOTS A RAMES (Fr.). FRIJOL, VAST AGO (Sp.).
'These are usually planted in hills and trained to poles, which should be eight to ten feet long, and firmly set in the ground from three and s half to four feet apart each way; draw around them a hill of earth, and plant four or five beans to each hill, one inch deep, always ob- serving to plant the eye of the bean down, which will cause it to produce a stronger plant, and grow more freely.
Large "White Lima. — The Large Lima is a general favorite wherever it can be cultivated; the germ of this bean is very delicate, and sometimes the first plant- ing is destroyed by cold and wet weather; to insure against this, the beans can be sprouted in small flower- pots, or by placing them on sods of earth, placed in a frame, covered lightly with soil, and planting them out when the weather becomes warm ; this will increase their earliness fully two or thiee weeks. Per pint, 15 cts ; qt , 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush > $6.00.
Ford's Mammoth Podded Lima.— This variety was introduced by James Ford, a market-gardener of this city, who has always take1! a great pride in im- proving the various varieties of vegetables cultivated by him, and has them in their greatest perfection ; this has been particularly the case with fcl.e Lima Bean, and his stock has made his name famous among gardeners; its pods are prodigious ib tb^ containing from five to tight mammoth beans in «nc-JL., in quality they are unsurpassed and excel any other variety for uueir prod ueu yen ess. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. peck, $2.00 ; bush. , $7.00.
Salem Mammoth Lima.— This celebrated variety originated from a selection made for several years bj an extensive grower at Salem, N. J.; it is remarkable for the large size of both pods and beans it produces as well as for its earliness. The beans, when dry, are of a beautiful light green color and of almost twice the size of the ordinary Lima, and of very rich flavor. Per pint, 20 cts.: quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2 00; bush , $7.00.
Extra Early Jersey Lima. — This variety is re- markable for its extreme earliness, it is ready for the market from ten days to two weeks sooner than any other variety, frequently ready for picking by the mid- dle of July, the beans and pods are smaller than those of the common Lima, but are con<"dp*-pd of a more delicate flavor. Per pint. 20 cts, ; quart, 35 cts.: peck. $2.00; bush., $7.00.
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Dreer's Improved Lima.— The distinctive improve- ments are its remarkable productiveness, delicious flavor, and forming the beans closely in the pod. It is quite early, of a delicate marrow flavor and unlike any other variety. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt , 35 cts.; peck, $2.00, bush., §7 00. King of the Garden Lima, a very highly esteemed and popular variety, producing very large pods and beans of an enormous size when in a green state, but when dry are of the ordinary size, it is of a strong growth, ex- ceedingly productive, and frequently producing five or six beans to the pod; of excellent quality and highly recom- mended. Per pint, 20 cts.: quart, 30 cts.; peck, $2.00: bush., $7.00.
Carolina Sewee or Sieva. — A very celebrated variety in the South where it is cultivated very extensively, it is similar to the Lima, growing fully as strong, but pro- ducing beans but half the size; as a market variety it is not so desirable, but we consider it more productive; there is no difference in flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts • peck, $2.00; bush., $6.50.
Southern White Crease-Back or Fat Horse.
— This variety has been the most popular Pole Bean in some sections of the South, especially in Louisiana, for many years, and, strange to say, it has not been more largely disseminated. The stock which we offer is an improvement, both in the size of its pods and its product- iveness; is a strong grower and an abundant bearer, pro- ducing handsome green pods in clusters, which are from 6 to 7 inches long ; it is entirely stringless and very fleshy. As a market variety it is unequaled, always commanding the highest price. It is also celebrated for its fine ship- ping qualities, as it retains its polished and brilliant appearance longer than any other variety. The beans, wheD dry, are of small size, oblong, and pure white; the pods round, with a deep crease in the back, from which it is named the Crease-Back. In some sections it is also called the Fat TTorse Bean. Per pint, 20 cts. ; qt , 30 cts.; peck, $1.75 ; bush., $6.00.
Southern Prolific. — An excellent bean for cooking in the pod. The pods are produced in clusters, the growth is rapid and the pods brittle and tender. It is one of the most popular beans in the Southern States, where it is better known than in the North. Per qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00. German Wax, or Butter (String-less).— -This va- riety is of unsurpassed quality, producing pods of a beau- tiful golden, waxy color, entirely stringless, and very pro- ductive; they should be used as a snap-short when young. Cannot recommend it too highly. Beans, when ripe, are indigo- blue. Per qt, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75 ; bush., $6.00 Dutch Case-Knife is an excellent pole-bean, and very productive; is of fine flavor, and much earlier than the Li- ma or the Carolina; it can be used as a snap-short, or shelled, and is well adapted for winter use. It is also an excellent variety to grow on Corn, and is sometimes called the Corn- field bean. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75 ; bush., $6 00. Golden Wax Flageolet Pole. — This variety is regarded by many as the cream of all Wax Pole Beans; it was introduced from Germany a few years since, and has already become a great favorite for its many good qualities. Its nods are of a beautiful golden-yellow color, entirely stringless, of round form, full and fleshy, and of exquisite flavor; the vine? commence bearing when quite young and continue throughout the season,
{)roducing a succession of young and tender pods, ranging n size from 7 to 8 inches in length, and produced in large clusters. Cannot recommend it too highly. Per pint, 20 B^an cts ; quart, 35 cts.; peck. S2.00; bush.. $7.00.
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London Horticultural, or Wren's Egrg", is a very hardy and productive variety, very popular in the East, and other sections of the country where the Lima cannot he cultivated; it grows from six to eight feet high, produ ing purple blossoms, and pods about six inches in lengti can be used either for snapping or shelling; it is also an excellent Winter variety; as a baking bean it has no equal. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50 ; bush., $5.00.
Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole.— This is the earliest of all varieties of Pole Beans, surpassing the famous Giant Wax in both quality and productiveness; the pods are of a beautiful golden-yellow color, from 6 to 8 inches in length, entirely stringless, and are produced in large clusters; one of the desirable features is retain- ing tenderness and fullness long after the beans are devel- oped, so that when they are too far advanced in growth for shipping, they can be used shelled; of delicious flavor, and cannot be too highly recommended. Per pint, 20 cts quart, 40 cts.j peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
Lazy Wife's Pole Bean.— The
naming of this variety was a misno- mer, as it is not expected of wives to do men's work, let men rjick the beans and wives will prepare them for the table, as there are more lazy men than there are lazy wives. It is, however, a remarkable variety, not only for its great productiveness but also for its fine quality, the pods are produced in great clusters and almost a handful can be grasped at once, which makes the picking of them an easy task; they continue bearing throughout the season; the pods are broad, thick, fleshy and from 4 to 6 inches long and when young entirely stringless, are of a rich buttery flavor; the beans when dry are white and are unsur- passed as shell-beans for Winter use. Per pint, 20 cts.; quait, '6o c s.; peck, $2 00 ; bush., $7.00.
Old Homestead (Improved Kentucky Wonder).— We re- gard this variety as being the most desirable, best and earliest of all the green-podded running varieties, it is enormously productive, the pods hang- ing in great clusters from top to bot- tom of pole, which are of a silvery- green color and entirely stringless; they cook deliciously tender and melting; they cannot fail to become a very great favorite, and strongly recommended especially for the South in preference to the Southern Prolific, which has been the old favorite of that section for many years. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peck. $1 75 : bush., $6.00.
Scarlet Runner. — This variety grows about twelve or fifteen feet, foliage bright green, and flowers brilliant scarlet ; it is generally cultivated as an ornamental elimber, and is really very attractive ; it is used in many localities as a vegetable ; the pods are of a bright scarlet color, and when young are very tender and excellent when shelled. Per qt, 30 cts : peck, $2 00 ; bush., $6.50.
White Dutch Runner.— Similar to Scarlet Runner, except in color of seed and flowers, which are white. Per qt., 30 cts. : peck, $2.00 ; bush $6-50.
We also sell OUR Seeds in 5 and 10 cent packets, but the more ex- pensive VARIETIES are 0N&Y cut up in jfche LATTER size.
Southern White Crease-Back Pole Beans.
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ENGLISH BEANS.
FEVE DE MARAIS (Fr.). GARTENBOHNE (Ger.). HABA COMTJN (Sp.).
These varieties are not popular in this conntry, but are as highly prized in England as the Lima is here; they require a cool climate; and, if planted early in a rich, loamy soil, "will pro- duce a very good crop. They should be planted in drills, eighteen inches wide and two inches apart in the row. The Broad Windsor is the best variety, it grows about four feet, and is self- supporting. Per pint, 20 cts ; qt,, 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., §7.00.
BEET.
BETTERAVE (Fr.). RUNKEL RUBE (Ger.). BETTERAGA (Sp.).
Little art is necessary for the cultivation of this vegetable. One grand essential for an early crop is to dig or plough deep and manure well, and sow as early in the Spring as the soil will admit of working; draw drills half an inch deep, and eighteen inches apart ; sow the speds thinly, cover them lightly, and rake finely; before raking, sow a sprinkling broadcast of Early Radish seed, as they will be fit for pulling before the Beets are ready for thinning, which will be in about four weeks; as soon as the Beets have formed a few leaves> thin them out to six inches apart, allowing the strongest plants to remain. For a Winter crop, sow Buist's Long Blood, or Red Turnip Beet, late in Spring, or early in Summer; on the approach of trost, take up the roots, and cut the leaves off to about two inches of the crown, and store them in pits secure from frost, or in a cool dry cellar, covered with earth or sand The seeds will always vegetate much sooner bv soaking them in water six to twelve hours beibre sowing.
Early Eclipse. — This we regard as one of the most valuable varieties we have for either market or private gardens. It was intro- duced from Germany as a f ' ^ction or hybrid from the famous Egyptian; it is remarkable for its very rapid growth, the perfection of its form, which is globular, of its beautiful crimson flesh, and for its dwarf foliage; the roots are of a bright glossy red, very fine grained and of delicious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts ; I lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Lentz' s or Bastian' s Extra Early Red Turnip. — It is a well-known fact that in the vicinity of Philadelphia there are the mcst critical as well as the most extensive and successful market gardeners, all of whom have choice selections of Beet which are known under their respective names, hence the name of Lentz, Bastian, Simon's and other strains, all of which represent what
y each considers the best early variety for mar-
ket purposes. In our estimation, the Lentz, or Bastian (which are identically the same stock) is the best of them all. It is a variety of very rapid growth, forming marketable sized roots in six weeks from time of sowing; it is of a beautiful form, exceedingly sweet, and of very delicious flavor, retaining its bright blood color when cooked; it is also a very desirable variety for sowing in July or early August for a Fall crop. Roots grown at that season of the year are equally as deli- cate in flavor as those of early Spring sow- ing. Per oz. , 10 cts . ; £ lb . , 20 cts. ; 1 b„ 50 cts. Early Blood Turnip is one of the most popular varieties, but ten days later than the Lentz or Bastian , flesh deep blood-red, very sweet and delicate in flavor, and, as a general market variety, it is superior to all ; it is adapted for either Summer or Winter use. Per oz. , 10 cts. ■ Jib., 20 cts,; lb.. 50 cts.
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Extra Early Turnip or Bassano.—
This is the oldest of the earliest varieties, and is generally sown for the first crop; the flesh is white, circled with bright pink, very sweet and delicate in flavor; it should not be sown at any other season of the year, as the color is generally objectionable. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb.s 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
Buist's Extra Early Turnip.- This is the earliest of all varieties, and is tbe lead- ing sort grown, by our gardeners for the
- Pniladelphia Market; unlike all other early varieties, it is of a dark red color, of per- fect form and of a delicate sweet flavor; it forces well in frames, and is the most profitable to grow for first and second crops. Per oz., 15 cts.; X !»•> 40 cts- i lb-» #L25-
Shull's Model, Early Blood Turnip.— This variety which attracted so much attention in the Philadelphia market the past few years is a model for its perfection of form, the richness and brilliancy ©f its dark color, its fine qualities, and for its great attractiveness as a market variety. It follows the famous Lentz and Buist's Extra early for the table, is exceedingly sweet and delicious in flavor, and is very remarkable for its productiveness. As a second early variety, or for a main crop it eclipses all others. Per oz , loots.; f lb., 40 cts.. lb, $1.25.
Extra Early Egyptian Turnip.— A famous variety for either market or private gardens; is from ten to twelve days earlier than the old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and of a rich deep crimson color From the smallness of the tops of the Egvptian at least one-fourth more can be grown on the same space than any other variety. They should be used only while young, as they become fibrous with age. Per oz , 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Philadelphia Red Turnip. — A very popular variety about Philadelphia; it fol- lows the Extra Early, and is ready for pulling before the Blood Turnip; it is rather light in color. Per oz., 10 cts. ; i lb. , 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.
Dewing's Early Red Turnip.— A very popular variety in the Eastern markets, of a beautiful and uniform shape, good color, and quite early. Per oz., 10 cts. ; £ lb., 20 cts. ;
* lb., 50 cti.
Edmand's Early Red Turnip.— This variety originated with a market gardener of Boston, and is without doubt the most perfect formed variety ever introduced, each root has the appearance of being moulded; it is what may be termed a strictly "thor- oughbred" variety; it produces very small
tops, which are of a rich bronzy red. and follows the Lentz or Bastians in earliness, the skin and flesh is dark red and exceed- ingly sweet and tender. Per o> ., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Early Othello Dark Blood Turnip.
— The great demand for a very Dark Blood Turnip Beet has induced us to make a selection from the darkest colored roots5 which we have continued for the past few years, and now offer for the first time seed grown from this stock; it will be found a very valuable variety for the market gar- dener. Per oz. , 15 cts. ; \ lb. , 40 cts. ; lb. $1.25.
Buist's Scarlet Perfection. — One of
the most beautiful varieties grown, of half-
Buist's Extra Early Turnip Beet
long shape, dark- blood color, with a deep, rich crimson foliage; a very desirable an 4 elegant variety, and has become very popula K Per oz., 10 cts. ; i lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
DelPs Ornamental Foliage.— A variet y very extensively used in England as ai ornamental border -plant; the foliage is very dark crimson (darker than any Coieus), and the root dark blood; is a very beautiful variety. Per oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Bastian's Half-Long- Blood. — A very
highly appreciated variety wherever grown; it follows the Early Red Turnip Beet, is of a half-long shape, and of a very dark blood- red color; it it also an excellent variety for Winter use. Per oz., 10 cts. : \ lb., 20 cts,; lb., 50 cts.
Long Blood grows from twelve to fourteen inches long, and from four to five inches thick ; it is very productive, but not of such good flavor as the Red Turnip. Per oz. , 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Improved Long Blood.— We selected this variety, a few years since, from Hender- son's Pineapple, a celebrated English sort, and by care we have produced the finest and smoothest variety known ; the foliage is of a beautiful crimson color, and the flesh dark-
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blood: we consider it a very valuable v riety. Per oz., 15 cts-; \ lb., 30 cts ; lb., $1.00 Silver or Swiss-Chard.— This variety is cultivated entirely for its leaf-stalks which
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tottist's Prize Golden Globe Man- gel.— This popular and well-known variety is acknowledged to be the best and heaviest- cropping Globe Mangel in cultivation. It is remarkable for its inm -mse size, beautiful shape, small top, fine, clear skin, and single tap-root, as well as for its most excellent feeding properties. It succeeds well on all wils, and is an eminently profitable variety,
are prepared similar to Asparagus, ad its leaves used as Spinach. Cut often, as new and tender stalks will be produced. Per oz., 10 cts ; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
as very little labor is required in lifting ana storing the crop; it will produce from fifty to jixty tons of roots to the acre, and keeps • perfectly sound until late in the Spring. If your soil is inclined to be shallow, this is the variety to grow to produce the largest yield. Per oz . 10 cts. ; i lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.75 ; 10 lbs., $3.00.
MANGEL WURZELS AND SUGAR BEETS
FOR STOCK FEEDING.
The cultivation of Mangel Wurzei has long been one of the most extensive root crops grown in Great Britain, and is becoming a very popular crop with the fai meis of this country, who are gradually learning, by experience, that it is not only the cheapest food for their stock during our long Winter months, but one that is greatly enjoyed and eagerly devoured; besides this, they keep the cattle in fine and healthy condition. Their cultivation is simple, and after sowing and thinning out the young plants, they will require no greater care than a crop of potatoes. Cultivating and keeping clear of weeds is all that is necessary. On good rich sub- soiled ground, from 600 to 1000 bushels can be grown to the acre. In England, where the climate is more favorable, the mammoth varieties have produced as much as from 60 to 100 tons per acre. In feeding them, they should be sliced, and if steamed and mixed with a little bran, ?9 much the better. Five pounds of seed is required to sow an acre.
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Carter's Mammoth Prize Long Red Mangel. — This is the most celebrated English Variety, producing roots of prodigi- ous size, immensely productive and keeps as solid as a rock until late in Spring. Per OS5., 10 da.; J lb., 15 eta.; lb., 35 da.; 5
The Chirk Castle Mangel Wnrzel is a new variety of the Mammoth Long Red, which originated in Scotland. Its size is prodigious, and its pro- ductiveness unequalled. Speci- men roots have been grown, weighing 56 pounds, and a whole crop averaged 38 pounds per root. It requires no more labor or care in its cultivation than the ordinary Mangel, but its yie) I is double that ot any other ^ ariety , Per oz., 15 cts. ; 4 oz. , 25 cts. ; lb. , 75 cts. ; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 lbs., $5.00. Champion Yellow Globe Ma n g e 1 . — This is another famous English variety of large size, globe form, solid, produc- tive, and a good keeper. Per oz, 10 cts.; \ lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Orange Globe Mangel Wnrzel. — T his variety, which is yearly coming into more general favor, is especially adapted for shallow soils, as half of it grows above ground ; it is similar in shape to the Ruta Baga or Swede Turnip; the flesh is white, circled with yellow, and keeps perfectly sound until very late in Spring. Per oz,, 10 cts.'; J lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts.: 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75.
Bnist's Mammoth Prize Long Red Mangel.— This excellent variety is the result of continuous and careful selection. It is not only distinct from, but far superior to any other Long Red Mangel in cultivation. The great characteristic of our improved stock is the broad shoulder and massive character of the bulb, by which a greater weight is obtained, without the coarseness which appears to be inherent to many stocks of Long Mangel. It is rich in feed- ing properties, and is much ap- preciated by the leading agricul- turists of this country. Is especi- ally adapted for deep rich soil, and its production is enormous, single roots frequently weighing from 25 to 35 pounds. Per oz. , 10 cts.;£ lb., 15 cts ;lb.,40 cts., 5 lbs , $1-75.; 10 lbs., $3.00. lbs., $1.50.; 10 lbs., $2.50. Long Red Mangel. — A variety requiring deep, rich soil; flesh white, circled with red, very nutritious, and a good keeper. Per oz., 16 cts. ; i lb., 15 cts. ; lb,, 30 cts. ; 5 lbs., $1,25 ; 10 lbs., $2. 00.
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White French Sugar Beet. —
This is also a good stock -beet, highly prized throughout the world; is both productive, nutri- tious, and has good keeping qualities. It is ex- tensively grown in France, both for feeding purposes and for the manu- facture of sugar, which is more ex- tensively used there than that made from the cane. Per oz., 10 cts.; I lb., 15 cts.; lb., 35 cts; 5 lbs-, $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50. Golden Tank- ard Mangel Wurzel. —This is an entirely dis- tinct type of Man- gel, of recent in- troduction, and highly prized wherever intro- duced. In Eng- land it is largely grown by dairymen and sheep raisers: the former prize it not only for its great yield, but for the rich character of the milk it produces, while the latter claim sheep fed on it thrive better and appear in much finer condition. It differs from all other Mangels, being deep vellow-colored flesh to the very core. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; I lb., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.75 ; lOlbi., $3.00.
BORECOLE, OR KALE,
CHOTJX- VERTS (Fr.). WINTER KOHL (Ger.;. BRETON (Sp.).
This variety of the Cabbage tribe is known as curly greens, or Kale. Sow the seeds in Spring and transplant with the late Cabbage in early Summer; the leaves are fit for use as soon as they get a touch of frost. To preserve them during early Winter, treat them the same as Cabbage; the seed can also be sown in September; transplant like Cabbage, and they will continue growing all Winter.
Curled Intermediate. — This variety produces an intermediate growth between Dwarf and Tall; we regard it as the most profitable market sort; its leaves are lux- uriant and beautifully curled; cannot rec- ommend it too highlv. Per oz.,15 cts.; 4 oz., 40 cts., 11)., $1.00".
Dwarf German Greens, or Curled Borecole is a dwarf, very hardy and popular variety with market gardeners; sow broadcast in early Fall, and cover with lit- ter during winter; the tops will be ready tor use inSpring. The tall German Greens only differs from this in its growth, being
twice as tall, lb-, 75 cts.
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Dwarf Curled Berlin Kale.
Green Curled Scotch is a choice se- lection of the Dwarf German Greens. Per oz., 10 eta.; % lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cte.
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Dwarf Curled Erfurt. — This is without question the handsomest variety ever intro- duced. Is exceedingly dwarf in habit, and produces large and luxuriant leaves, which are as curly as moss-curled xiarsley. Very desirable for market gardeners. Per oz. , 20 cts ; % lb., 50 cts ; lb , §1.50.
Curled Mosbacli. — Of dwarf, compact, bushy growth, the foliage is light green and towards the centre yellowish green The edge of the leaves are so beautifully crimped and curled that it resembles fine curled Parsley, and could be used for garnishing. Peroz., 15 cts ; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Dwarf Curled Berlin.— This is the best, most attractive and most salable of all the varieties of Curled Kale; it is dwarf in habit, and has a similar growth to Spinach, and covers the ground with its massive and beautifully curled leaves for a space of two feet in diameter around each plant; it is now the leading and most popular variety in Germany, having superseded all other sorts in that country for market purposes. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.50.
Curled Siberian.— A very beautiful and
Curled Intermediate Kale, valuable market variety, is quite hardy and
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BROCCOLI.
CHOU BROCOLIS (Fr.). SPARGEL-KOHL (Ger.). BROCULI (Sp.).
Broccoli is a variety of Cabbage closely related to the Cauliflower, though not so delicate in flavor as that vegetable, but more hardy, and can be cultivated with greater assurance of its heading. It is supposed to have come originally from the island of Cyprus, and was cultivated nearly two hundred years ago. In mild climates it is extensively used from November to March, the various early and late sorts coming to maturity in the very middle of Winter. The most desirable for this climate are the Purple Cape and the Walcheren. Sow the seeds on a hot-bed late in Spring, transplant in early Summer into very rich ground, and water frequently to encourage their growth; they will head early in Fall; the heads should always be cut before they become open.
Walcheren.— One of the hardiest and best, i
with very large firm heads. Per oz., 50 cts. ; j \ lb , SI 75 ; lb., $6.50
Southampton. — A celebrated English va- '
riety, which attains great perfection in this j
couutrv. Per oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1 75 ; lb., | $6.50.
Early Purple Cape. — This is the most | $1.50 ; lb. $5.50.
valuable kind for the North, producing large, close heads, of a brownish purple, and has an excellent flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; I lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
Grange's White. — A variety of easy cul- ture, producing a firm white head, very popular in England, but grown to a limited extent in this country. Peroz., 50 cts. y\ lb.,
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
CHOU DE BRUXELLES (Fr.). BRUSSELER SPROSSEN (Ger.). BRETON DE BRUSELAS (Sp.)« A very desirable vegetable, requiring no special culture different from the Cabbage, and is deserving of a more general cultivation. The sprouts, or miniature heads, which grow around the upper part of the stem, are ready for use as soon as they have a touch of frost, and when properly prepared are exceedingly delicate in flavor; this dish is very popular in France, and called Choux de Bruxelles, but in this country its cultivation is confined to private families, and not for market, The best varieties are the Early Paris Market and the Perfection; the former is the earliest. The following is the manner of preparing it for the table : Place the sprouts in cold water for an hour, then boil them quickly for about twenty minutes, using plenty of water; when soft take them up and drain them well, then put them in a stew-pan with cream." or a little butter thickened with flour ; stir thoroughly and season to taste. Per oz. , 20 cts. ; % lb. , 60 cts. ; lb. , $2. 00.
CABBAGE.
CHOTJ POMME OU CABUS (Fr.). KOPFKOHL (Ger.). COL REPOLLO (Sp.).
For early Cabbage (where a supply of plants have not been secured . . the Fall) sow on a gentle hot-bed very early in the season, and as the plants grow, harden them to the full exposure
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of the air, protecting them from frost until the middle of Spring, when they should be planted in rows, fifteen inches apart and ten inches distant in the row. It may he observed that good heads can only be obtained when the ground has been well worked and highly manured. To secure a good supply of Cabbage, the seed should be sown in September, from the fifteenth to the twentieth, an Pennsylvania. In mild climates they should be planted out late in Autumn, to remain for heading; but in cold latitudes they must be protected in beds or frames, and transplanted early in Spring
The Fall and late Winter Cabbage the Seed should be sown from the middle to the end of Spring, in beds of rich earth, and transplanted in June or July during moist weather, giving them a thorough watering in time of removal. The late Spring sowings are, in many situations, destroyed •by the cabbage-fly as fast as the plants appear. So many nostrums have been recommended to preserve Cabbage plants from this pest, that we have ceased to recommend any of them. The Haltica, or black-fly, which also infests the turnip crop, is checked by an application which will create a nauseous odor over the plants, such as soap-suds, tobacco-water or a sprinkling of guano, plaster or lime, early in the morning, while the dew is on them. Others adopt the method of coopn> a few hens, giving their brood access among the plants, which most effectually keeps them down ; but it is always the best plan to sow plenty of seed. Where there are only a few plants required, sow the seed in boxes elevated three or four feet above the ground, and they will be entirely exempt from the attacks of the fly; in such a position the plants must have a copious watering every morning until they are transplanted.
Wintering" Cabbage. — In the Fall, before severe frost sets in, lift the plants from the rows, select a dry and sheltered part of the garden, and bury the roots, stock and part of the head in the earth in rows closely together, and in severe weather cover with straw or corn- fodder; in Southern latitudes this is unnecessary.
To Destroy the Cabbage Worm.— Dust the plants with slug shot ; or, syringe them with strong tobacco-water, with a little Paris green, added; or, a mixture of Paris green and plaster is still more effective, but should not be used after the heads are forming. A few applications will destroy the worms entirely.
EARLY VARIETIES OF CABBAGE.
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Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage.
Early Jersey Wakefield (Buist's Se- lected Strain).— Each year this variety is becoming more popular, and demand greater. It has not been very long since its growth was confined almost exclusively to the market gardeners of New Jersey, but it has gradually disseminated into other sec- tions, and now is well known and highly ap- preciated by all the leading market gardeners of this country. We regard it as one of the best and most profitable early varieties, for either market or private gardens, it is always sure to form fine solid heads, and is the largest heading of all +he early varieties; the strain of seed which w e offer is regarded by the most extensiv i Cabbage growers as the best in this country. Per oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., $2.50.
-Bnist's Earliest.— This va- riety has given such great satisfaction, that we consider it peerless among the early sorts. Combined with earliness it unites compact- ness and excellent quality; forming conical heads, and quite large for an early strain; having a short stem and but few outside leaves, permits close culture. Per oz. , 30 cts ; X lb., $1.00; lb., $2.50. Extra Early Express. — This variety was introduced from France a few years since, which has proved to be the earliest of all; it was a selection made from the Early Etampes which was the pioneer of the recently-intro- duced extra early sorts from that country; large heads, however, must never be expected from varieties of this class. Per oz., 20 cts. ; X lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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Early Winnigstadt.— This has become one of our most popular varieties; there is no early sort which heads with greater certainty, or more solid ; the heads are of good size, cone form, broad at the base, and twisted top, and succeeds the Large York. To those who have never tried this variety, we say, by all means, plant it; it is invaluable for either market or family use. Per oz. , 20 cts. ; % lb., GO cts.; lb., $2.00.
Earliest Etampes.— This is the variety from which the cele- brated Extra Early Express was selected, and is, with its ex- ception, the earliest of all; its heads are of medium size, oblong, rounded at the top, very solid, of fine quality, and heads with great certainty. Peroz., 20 cts. ; % lb., GO cts.; lb., $2.00.
Earliest Etampes Cabbage.
Buist's Early York.— This is a very valuable early variety, and follows the Ex- press and Etampes in heading. The heads are small, round, slightly heart-shaped and very firm; its dwarf growth will permit them being planted closely together, say in rows one foot apart, and eight inches from plant to plant. Per oz , 20 cts. ; \ lb. , 60 cts. ; lb , $2. 00.
Early Winnigstadt Cabbage.
Buist's Early Large York.— The most
desirable second early variety, which produces heads twice the size of Early York, and very solid; it is a variety cultivated extensively in many sections of our country, and is ready to market before the Jersey Wakefield heads, and is a general favorite in the South with alf market gardeners. Peroz., 20 cts. ; lI lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Early Winnigstadt Cabbago (Prussian Pri»e Stock).
Buist's Early Large York Cabbage
Early Jersey Wakefield . — A cheaper grade of seed than the Buist's Selected described on previous page. Per oz., 20 cts. ; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
The Charleston, or Large Jersey Wakefield. — This famous vaiiety has all the fine qualities of the Early Jersey Wake- field, but produces heads of a much larger size and but a few days later; it has become a leading market variety in all sections of our country where the cabbage is grown ex- tensively for market. Per oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Early Winnigstadt. -(The Prussian Prize Stock.) The popularity of the Winnigstadt Cabbage in all sections of the world is prover- bial, but there is a great difference in the quality of the stocks. Some will produce heads of twice the size of others; the finest is grown in Northern Prussia; it is from this section that this famous stock was introduced by us a few years since, which has become very popular with our market gardeners, and especially so with the Germans; it is invalua- ble. Per oz., 30 cts. ; 4 oz., 75 cts. ; lb. $2.50.
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Early Summer Cabbage (Buist's Improved Strain).
Early Summer.— This is a very valuable variety, not only for the market gardener, bnt also the private grower, as its heading season is between the Jersey Wakefield and Early Drumhead, producing heads of double the size of the former and almost equal to the latter, frequently weighing from 12 to 20 pounds each; of round-flattened form, very compact, solid, and of excellent quality, its leases turn into the heads almost as soon as formed, which permits of close planting — about nine hundred plants to the acre. Per oz., 25 cis ; i ib., 7o cis. ; lb , $2.00.
Buist's Ea-ly Drumhead Cabbage.
Buist's Early Drumhead.— This popu- lar variety follows the Early Summer in heading and is one of the most valuable varieties grown, it is ready for marketing two to three weeks earlier than the Late Drum- head, forms large solid rounded heads weighing on an average from fifteen to twenty five pounds each; as a market variety it is really indispensable, especially for the South as it withstands the heat remarkably well. Peroz.,30 cts.; Jib, $1.00; lb. ,$3 00.
Henderson's Succession .-This recently introduced variety which originated on Long Island, we regard as valuable an acquisition, as the famous Early Summer, but produces heads of very much larger size , whether for an early, medium or late crop it is equally as valuable, in fact, it produces fine large heads at any season of the year. Per oz., 25 cts. ; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., §2.00.
Buist's Early Flat Dutch Cabbage
Buist's Early Flat Dutch.— This va- riety is equally as popular as the Early Drum- head, in fact the only distinction between them is in the form of the head which although equally as solid and as large in size is almost flat : it is a sure header and very exten- sivelv planted. Per oz , 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Early Peerless Cabbage.
Early Peerless, a very desirable early variety, which is a selection made from the Early Summer; it follows the Jersey Wake- field in heading — an excellent variety for market, producing fine large heads, weighing from 10 to 12 pounds each. Per oz , 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., §2-00.
Early French Ox-heart.— This variety succeeds the Large York in heading, pro- ducing a medium-sized solid head , and con- sider it one of the best varieties. Per oz. , 25 cts. ; X 1d-> 75 cts- > ib> $2.00.
Stone-Mason Drumhead.— A desirable market variety, producing medium-sized, solid heads) quite a popular variety in the Eastern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; J- lb., 60 cts., lb., $2.00.
Mar hlehead Mammoth Drumhead. — This is a coarse-growing variety, and in- ferior to the Late Drumhead of this market; it heads very well in cool sections, but it has not proved to be a reliable heading variety for the Southern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; \ lb, , 60 cts., lb., $2.00.
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THE TWO GREAT VARIETIES OF CABBAGE
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They Head When All Others Fail.
Drumhead Cabbage. Flat Dutch Cabbage.
If You Grow Cabbage, You Know the Value of Good Seed.
ABOUT THE CULTIVATION OF CABBAGE.
There are but few Crops more profitable.
Among the entire list of vegetables there is no class more generally cultivated and more important to the gardener than Late Cabbage, and none more frequently found d egenerated or spurious; to cultivate a crop the entire season, anticipating a certain profit to be derived from it, and find you are only remunerated by long spindling-shanks without solid heads, is certainly very provoking, to say nothing about the distress it frequently occasions to parties who are de- pending upon marketing their crop for support For this reason we have made the cultivation and improvement of Cabbage a specialty for a number of years, by selecting each year the largest and most perfectly formed heads for our own seed stock. This repeated selection, extending over a period of twenty-five successive years; has produced what is considered by experienced cabbage- growers as the finest strain of late cabbage in the world.
They have also proved to be the best varieties for the Southern States, where so much difficulty is always experienced in heading cabbage; and in the Eastern and Western country, where the weather is more favorable for the growth of Cabbage than in the South, whole fields have averaged heads weighing over thirty pounds, and many as high as fifty pounds each. In good, rich soil, and a favorable season, ^he heads will grow to an enormous size, frequently attaining fifteen to twenty inches in diameter Thousands of acres of these varieties are annually cultivated in this vicinity for supplying our city markets, and for shipping. They are large spreading varieties, generally very broad and flat at the top, and of a close firm nature. Early Summer sowings will commence heading in October; seeds sowrn in April will head in July and August. Seeds of these varieties can be sown in the South in Early Fall, or as late as December; the plants will continue growing all "Winter, and head up in early Spring.
To produce good heads of Cabbage, pure seeds must be planted, and too much care cannot be exercised in obtaining it. Low-priced seed, or seed of doubtful quality, will never prove a profitable investment to the purchaser. For our own planting we would rather pay a hundred dollars a pound for pure seed than receive a pound of doubtful quality as a gift. It would be painful, indeed, to find, at the close of the season, that you had been cultivating a worthless crop the entire Summer, to say nothing of the loss sustained in manure, labor, etc. ; yet such are the misfortunes of the inexperienced, year after year. Thousands of pounds of English or imported seed are annually sold in this country (because cheap?), and not one plant in a thousand ever heads; in fact, this is the only kind of seed that the Commission Seed Houses put up in their gaudy packets which flood the country and which occasion so much loss and disappointment to the 'nnocent purchasers.
You will never fail in raising good crops of Late Cabbage if you sow Buist's .Thoroughbred Stocks which are Buist's Improved Drumhead, Buist's Improved Flat Dutch, Buist's Florida Header, Buist's Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead.
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Buist's Prize Medal Drumhead Cabbage,
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The Richer the Soil, the Finer the Heads.
W" The Seed of this Cabbage is Sold only under our Seal, in Sealed Packets, Ounces, Quarters, Halves and Pounds. The Great Demand for it requires us to Protect ourselves and Customers in this manner; Seed offered in any other way is Spurious Stock.
twenty-five years, the selection and improve- ment of our seed a special study ; each year the finest heads from onr growing crops are selected and planted out especially to seed the following season, the centre seed stocks of which, are only allowed to produce seed; this continued improvement, for so long a period, has produced a stock of Drumhead Cabbage, that has no equal for its compact growTth, short stem, and for its large and beautiful heads; letters are annually received from every section of our country speaking its praise; in the Eastern and "Western States the heads will attain from 25 to 60 lbs., and in the South from 15 to 30 lbs. each. Seed sown in April, will head in July and August; sown in May will head in September and Octo- ber, and as sure as the sunrises. Peroz., 30 cts.i £ lb., $1.00 ; lb., $3-00 ; 2 lbs., $5 50.
Buist's Prize Medal Drumhead,
(Improved.). — Every owner of a garden or cultivator of a Cabbage is familiar with the name ot Drumhead , as it has been the most popular ot all varieties for over a century and is sold and purchased in every market of the world — but unfortunately for the gardener and planter, all seed sold under this name is not by any means what it should be; some grow, others never showT a sign of life; some produce no heads, others small and defective ones; some head well and others show a greater improvement not only in their growth and habit but in the large and perfect heads they produce, the latter is what is claimed lor the Buist's Im- proved Drumhead. We are not only the most extensive growers of cabbage in this country but make and have made for over
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(Froduces Heads from 15 to 30 pounds each).
"The Seed of this variety is Sold only under our Seal, in Sealed Packets, Ounces, Quarters, Halves and Pounds. The Great Demand for it requires us to protect ourselves and Customers in this manner. Seed of- fered in any other way is Spu- rious Stock.
Buist's Florida Header.— This variety, which we recently introduced, has become famous not only in Florida and Louisiana, but throughout the entire country, and has already taken the front rank for its certainty of heading and fine market qualities; we have not yet been able to grow sufficient seed to supply the great demand for it; in Florida, Louisiana and other extreme sections of the South, where so much trouble and disappoint- ment frequently occurs in heading cabbage, it has proved a universal favorite, and grow- ers in those sections appear to be wild in its praise and recommendation, and state they nave never had any variety to equal it, scarcely a single failure can be found in whole fields, and the heads average from 15 to 30 pounds each; we therefore named it the Florida Header, and in another season we venture to say that it will be grown by al- most every Cabbage grower in the South. In the Western States which are more favora- ble for the growth and heading of Cabbage than the South, it has proved equally as suc- cessful, and formed heads of a much larger
size; it is much earlier than the bramaead or Flat Dutch, and on account of its not be- ing so rank in growth, can be planted much closer together, therefore producing more heads to the acre. As a variety for market, shipping or private gardens it has no equal. This Seed is put up and Sold only under our Seal, and can be obtained only from our House. Per oz., 40 cts.; 4 oz., SI. "-2 5; lb.. 84 00; 3 lbs., 87.00.
Autumn King- or World Beater. —
This famous variety originated on Long Island and is well named, as it is one of the largest and finest varieties, and will always produce large, solid heads. Stalk short, foli- age dark green and compact, with a purplish brown tinge. Oz., 25c; X ®>-> 60c-; m-> $2.00. Large German Drumhead.— This is a famous variety with the German market- gardeners of this country, who regard it as the very best sort for early autumn heading. It produces fine, large heads of great weight and solidity. The choicest strain is obtained from but one locality in Germany which we annually import. Per oz., 25 cts. ; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
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Buist's Prize Med- al Flat Dutch,
(Improved).— This cele- brated variety, the Seed of which is sold only Tinder our Seal, is called by many the Sure Headee, and is well named, for it never fails in forming fine heads in any soil and in any climate. Its popularity with mar- ket-gardeners and pri- vate growers increases with each year. It is of the easiest culture, and will always pro- duce a profitable crop. Our annual sales of it are continually increas- ing,and wherever it has been introduced it has taken the lead in that section, having been found the most profita- ble to grow on account of its great uniformity in heading, and for the large and magnificent heads produced, rang- ing from 15 to 40 pounds each. It has been
improved in the same manner in its selection as Buist's Prize Medal Drumhead. Per oz., 30 cts. i I lb.v $1.00 ; lb., $3.00 ; 2 lbs., $5.50.
Premium Large Late Flat Dutch.
— One of the oldest varieties in existence, and more largely planted than any other sort, producing large, solid heads of bluish-green, with a broad and flat surface. When touched with frost, the outer leaves become tinted with reddish-brown; the head is white, crisp and tender Too much care cannot be taken in the selection of your seed, as one-half sold of this and the Premium Drumhead are spurious. Plant Buist's Improved, which is grown from our choicest selected heads. Per oz. , 20 cts ; \ lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3 50.
Buist's Prize Medal Flat Dutch Cabbage.
The Amager or Danish Round Head Winter. — This variety has been for over a century the famous Cabbage of Den- mark and is about the only variety grown by the market gardeners of that country and the adjacent Islands of the Baltic, for an early Summer, Fall or Winter crop which is exported in large quantities; it is so highly prized that there is great rivalry among them in the improvement of the stock seed which each one raises for his own sowing; the heads arerouud, very solid, of medium size, fine grain and good keepers; the seed which we of- fer is of our own importation, direct from one of the most extensive growers of that country. Per oz , 30 cts.; \ lb., $1 00; lb., $3.00. Fottler's Brunswick Drumhead.- This variety has been for many years a general favorite in the New England States, both as an early Summer crop, and late sowing for Winter use; the seed which we of- fer is a greatimprovemeut o ver that which is generally sold under this name, producing larger and finer heads with more compact leaves, and always sure of heading; it follows the Early Summer, and ready for market about the same time as the Early Drumhead; the stems are exceedingly short, leads when fully formed almost touch- ing the ground and averaging in weight from 12 to 20 pounds each, of fine grain and of delicate flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., Fottler's Early Brunswick Drumhead Cabha«e. $2.00 ; 2 lbs., $3.50.
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Selected Short-Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage.
(The Seed of this Variety is Sold tinder our Seal).
J^Tho Great Demand for it requires us to Protect Ourselves and Customers in this manner. Seed offered in any other way is Spurious.
The true Short -Stem Brunswick Drumhead Cabbage has been for many years a general fevorite with the market gardeners and cabbage growers located in Loaisiana, Florida and other tropical sections of this country, not only for its being especially adapted to their climate and great certainty in heading, but also for the size and superior quality of the cabbage; but, unfor- tunately a very large percentage of the seed sent out and sold under the name of Brunswick is either spurious stock or so much mixed with other varieties as to be almost valueless to the gar- dener; for this reason we have introduced what is known as the
BUIST'S SELECTED SHORT-STEM BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD.
For the past few years we have paid special attention to th - improvement and selection of this valuable variety and the seed which we offer will be foun-3 superior to any in the world; it is perfection in growth, habit, and in the formation of its heads which are much larger, more ccmpact and closer grain than the old Brunswick; market gaideners who have grown this stock pronounce it the finest they have ever had. It is put up and sold only in our sealed packets, ounces, quarters, halves and pounds and can be had only irom our house or from the merchants who handle our seeds. Per oz.; 30 cts.; 4 oz., $1,C0; lb„ $3,00 ; 2 lbs., $5.50.
Premium Large Late Drumhead. — Similar in every respect to the Flat Dutch in its growth and general habit, but producing heads which have a more rounded top. Plant Buist's Improved ; it is always grown from selected heads. Per oz,, 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts., lb., $2.00; i 2 lbs., 3.50. 1
Southern Green Glazed. — A coarse, loose-headed variety, but very populai in the South, as it is supposed to withstand the attacks of the cabbage-worm better than any other variety; color dark, shining green. Per oz., 25 cts ; % lb., 75 cts. ; lb., #2.50. "~ Louisville Drumhead. — A fine, short-stemmed strain of Late Drumhead, highly esteemed by the market gardeners of the Southwest, where it is said to stand hot weather better than most other sorts. Tb<*. heads are of good size, round, flattened on the top, fine grain and keeps welL Per oz., 20 cuj. ; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2. 00.
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THE GREAT SUREHEAD CABBAGE.
The demand for this famous variety is annually increasing; its name is almost an assurance of its quality, as any variety which is a sure-header is just what is required, whether it is a selec- tion of the Drumhead, Flat Dutch or any other sort.
The Surehead has all the individual type of the Large Late Flat Dutch, and emanated from that variety by selection; it is needless to say that it is one of the best varieties for a main crop, and it heads uniformly, evenly and solidly, ranging from fifteen to twenty-five pounds each; it is of fine texture, a remarkable keeper, and a good snipper. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.50.
Ked Dutch. — This sort is principally used for pickling, and is sometimes sliced in salads; it is also an excellent dish when boiled; the head is of medium size, very solid, of a heart- shape, and of a red, purplish color. The darker the color and the more thick and fleshy the leaves, the more valuable; it is in perfec- tion from October until Christmas. Per oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Mammoth Red Rock. — This recently introduced variety is the largest of the red varieties, producing h^tds averaging from ten to fifteen pounds each; the heads are of a
deep red color to the very centre, and as solid as a rock; it is the best of all for boilins: pur poses. Peroz., 35 cts lb. ,$1.00; lb., $3.00.
Blood-Red Berlin. — This is the finest of all red varieties, is ot medium size and of a very dark blood-red color; it is the best for both pirkling and boiling. Peroz., 30 cts.; 4oz , $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Early Blood-Red Dwarf Erfurt
A very early and dwarf variety, forming small heads which are almost as soiid as a rock and of a dark blood color; the best for pickling pur- noses. Peroz.f25ct8.;i!b.,75ct8.;lb,f2.60c
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All Seasons Cabbage.
The Vandergaw. — This is a very cele- brated variety on Long Island, introduced by a famous market gardener by that name who has for years been selecting his Cabbage es- pecially for his own sowing; this continued selection and improvement has made the Vandergaw famous among all the gardeners of Long Island who have annually paid him from $10-00 to 820.00 per pound for his seed for their own sowing ; it is almost as early as the Early Summer but its heads are much larger and more compact; seed sown in April will head in August, sown in May will head in September, or sown early in June will head in October, the latter sowing will make fine heads for Winter use. Per oz,, 25 cts. ; J lb.: 75 cts : lb., $2.00.
All Seasons. — This variety is a selec- tion of the Early Drumhead and one that cannot be too highly recommen- ded for either market or private grow- ing; it is almost as early as the Early Summer but is a larger heading variety and can be raised either for an early, intermediate, or late crop; in fact, it is a sure-heading variety at any season of the year, as its name implies; the heads are large, very solid, of fine grain and remain perfect a long time with- out bursting. Per oz., 25 cts. ; £ lb., 75 cts.; lb., S2.00.
SAVOY CABBAGE.
Large Drumhead Savoy. — A va- riety of Cabbage producing beautiful curled leaves, which, when touched by frost, become very tender and delicious in flavor, closely resembling the delicacy of Cauliflower. This variety forms quite a compact head. Per oz. , 25 cts. ; \ lb. , 75 cts. ; lb. , $2.00
We annually grow over 200 Acres of Cab- bage Seed to supply the demand of our custom- ers ; those who sow our Seed rarely, if ever, fail in securing a profitable crop.
Green Curled Savoy Cabbage.
Green Curled and Globe Savoy.—
These varieties are very similar to each other; they do not, however, head firm, but the whole of the head can be used ; are mucb improved in quality by frost. Per oz., 2S cts-; I lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2 00.
Green Globe Savoy Cabbage.
Golden Globe Savoy. — A very beautiful variety, of very attractive appearance, on account of its golden-tinted heads; is of dwarf habit, and delicate in flavor. Per oz., 25 cts. ; i lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
Early Dwarf 171m Savoy.— A very early variety, producing small but compact heads; very desirable. Per oz., 25 cts. ; £ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. — This
-*.is the largest of all the Savoy varieties and { best for market. Per oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts. j lb., 12.50.
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CARROT.
CAROTTE (Fr.). MOHRE (Ger.).
ZANAHORIA (Sp.).
This vegetable requires a deep, rich, light, sandy soil, "well manured; if the ground is not of this quality, it should be dug deep and well broken the year previous; if for field culture, the ground should be subsoiled, as in all shallow or hard soils the roots fork or spread in a lateral direction, injuring both their size and quality. Sow early in Spring in shallow drills, half an inch deep, and nine to twelve inches apart, which admits of the hoe being made use of in thinning out the crop aud clearing off the weeds. A.s soon as the plants are np and can be dis- tinctly observed in the rows, take a three-inch hoe and thin them out to two or three inches apart ; the main crop, intended for Fall and "Win- ter, should be thinned to six inches apart; fre- quent stirring ot the soil is very essential to the growth of the roots ; should the surface of the soil become baked before the young plants appear, loosen it by gentle raking. From the first of May to the first of June is the period to sow for a main crop, which will be ready to harvest about the first of November. In the Southern States they can be sown in the Fall, and will continue growing all Winter, and be nt for the table in early Spring. The seed will germinate more freely in dry weather, by soaking it twelve hours in cold water, and mixed with sand before sowing. The crop is ready for harvesting as soon as the tops commence turning yellow; they should be taken np in dry weather; cut off the tops to about an inch of the crown, and pack the roots in dry earth or sand in the cellar, for Winter use ; or they may be pitted out of doors, covered with two inches of straw and a foot of earth, to keep them from frost, when they can be used until the following April. Beets, and all similar roots, can be kept in the same manner. Early French Forcing", or Short Horn. —A favorite Carrot of small size, prized on account of its extreme earliness and superior fia vor ; best for forcing. Peroz., lOcts.; ]i lb., 30 cts.; lb.,§1.00« Early Scarlet Dutch Horn.— This has al- ways been the general favorite for an early crop; it is of a bright orange color, of delicate flavor, owing to the shortness of the root it will grow in less depth of soil- than any other variety; the seed which we grow has a very great rep- utation among market gardeners for its high
Early Ox-Heart, or Guerande Carrot.
French Half-Long or Scarlet Intermediate Carrotl
color and beautiful form. Per oz. , 1 0 ets- ; \ lb , 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. Early Ox-Heart, or Guerande. — A French variety of recent introduction which is a decided acquisition. It is intermediate between Half Long and Horn varieties and is perfectly distinct. The shape is nearly oval and the color and quality all that cam be desired. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 25 cta.j lb., 75 cts.
Early Halt-Long-, or French In- termediate.— This is a very popular variety in France, and is rapidly growing into favor in this country; it is two weeks later than the Early Horn, but of twice its size; is of a deep-red color, and exceedingly delicate in flavor. Knowing its great su- periority, we have taken great pains to in- troduce it among our market gardeners the
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Nantes Carrot.
Early Scarlet Chantenay Carrot past few years, and it has now become so popular among them, that we annually sell to gardeners alone, over four thousand pounds ; as a market variety it has no equal; it is of perfect form, and very brilliant in color. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Dan vers Half- Long- Scarlet. — An in- termediate or half-long variety, stump- rooted, of handsome form, of a bright orange-red eolor and very productive. A very desirable variety for market gardeners. Per oz , 10 cts., £ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Half- Long- Scarlet Chante- nay.— This recently introduced variety is a great favorite in the Paris markets and the most popular with the French gardeners. It may be called a model or perfect variety, not only for its beautiful and regular form, its brilliant orange scarlet color, but for its great uniformity of growth, its earliness, product- iveness and fine flavor. It is similar to the Early Horn, but of twice its size, with broad shoulders and the root tapering abruptly at the end. It is earlier than the Half-Long Danvers and the most salable market variety. Per oz , 10 cts. ; 4 ozs., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Saint Vallery or New Intermediate. — The roots grow very regular and smooth ; they are of good size, being from ten to
■ twelve inches in length and two to three inches in diameter at the top, tapering gradu- ally from the shoulder to the tip of the root. Valuable for its great productiveness, and also for its rich color and sweet flavor. Per oz,, 10 cts. ; I lb. 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Half-Long^ Scarlet Blunt- Rooted.— This variety may be considered as one of the pointed-rooted class, as it is not so slender as the Half-Long Intermediate, but the root ends in a blunt cone; color brilliant scarlet, of fine flavor and one of the best varieties for market or private gardens. Per oz., 10 cts. i lb., 25 <jts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Scarlet Carentan Carrot
Early Half-Long- Scarlet Nantes. —
This is the most popular variety in France for a main crop, in the ' 'Halle Centralle" the great French Market of Paris for Vegetables, over a hundred two horse cart loads of them are sold every day of the week including Sun- days; the roots are of a beautiful scarlet color, perfectly cylindrical in form with a blunt rounded point, smooth skin, and neck of the root hollowed out around the leaf-stalk; flesh sweet and of mild flavor and almost core- less, very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Early Half Long Scarlet Carentan.—
An excellent variety for eitber market or private gardens, it is bright scarlet , of a half- long shape, and is entirely coreless, very de- sirable Per oz., iu cts.; >4 lb*, 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Buist's Improved, or Prize Long" Orange is the most pop- ular variety in this country for a general crop; is of a bright scarlet color and very productive, in deep rich soil, will frequently grow two feet in length, and produce six hun- dred bushels to the acre. Per oz. , 15 cts. ; \ lb., 35 cts. ; lb. , $1.00.
New Long Red, without Core. — A very fine new variety, of a peculiar habit, growing about nine inches in length and cylindri- cal in shape, stump-rooted and al- most entirely free from heart. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Long- Orange. — A coarse grow- ing variety generally grown for stock feeding, is a strong grower, of an orange color and very pro- ductive. Per oz., 10 cis.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
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CAULIFLOWER.
CHOU-FLEUR (Pr.). BLUMEN-KOHL (Ger.). COLIFLOR (Sp.).
The Cauliflower is considered the most delicate of the entire class of vegetables, and is much sought in all markets of the world ; its cultivation is not generally understood, even by some of our most intelligent growers. Our Philadelphia markets have always been famous for the display of beautiful vegetables, grown by our gardeners, but strange to say they can rarely produce a first-class Cauliflower of their own growth, but are obliged to depend on the growers of Long Island for their supplies. For an early crop sow in September, and transplant in frames hereafter described ; for Fall crop sow in a hot-bed early in Spring, and transplant into light, rich soil, when the season is favorable.
To grow the Cauliflower to perfection, prepare a bed of light, rich soil, two feet deep, and one-third of it is to be composed of well-decomposed manure ; select an open exposure, shel tered from the northwest ; the whole to be surrounded with a clo^e frame, and eovered with glass or shutters; it should be prepared about the 1st of October, and allow the beds to settle two weeks before planting ; lift the plants carefully from the seed-bed, and plant them into the frame eighteen inches apart each way; give a gentle watering to the soil around the plants, press them down firmly, and little or no more water will be required until Spring. Between each of these plants Lettuce can be planted, which will head during the Winter, or early Spring, before the Cauliflowers form any size. The frame should be banked up on the outside with manure or dry litter, to exclude the frost, and cover the sash or shutters with dry straw or mats during severe weather, observing to give plenty of air on clear, mild days, which will prevent the plants from damping off. When they commence growing in Spring, they should receive copious waterings, to promote their growth, as when once checked by drought they rarely recover; should the flowers open more rapidly than they can be used, they can be retarded by closing the leaves over the heads, which will also cause them to blanch, and be more tender.
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Qarly Snowball. — This is a famous variety throughout the world, and is, without ques tion, the best for either market or private growing; there is no variety earlier and none that heads with greater certainty^ the heads are large and beautifully formed and of the most delicate flavor, and averaging nine to ten inches in diameter, of very close and compact growth, with very short outer leaves, enabling one-third more to be grown in the same space than any other variety ; it eclipses them all for either forcing or cold frame ml • ture . Per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets, f I, 00 ; oz., $2.50 ; i lb., $8.00.
Mont Blanc. — This variety is one of the largest and finest Cauliflowers known. Is suitable either for forcing or for a general crop, producing large, snow-white heads, which are w ell protected by its leaves, and of the most delicate flavor. Stem of medium growth ; leaves long and smooth ; very desira- ble. Per packet, 25 cts. ; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., $2 50 ; £ lb., $8.00,
Fxtra Early Dwarf Erfurt. — A favor- ite early market variety, and very desirable for forcing, producing fine sized heads. Per pkt., 25 cts.. oz., $2.50; \ lb., $8.00.
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Early Erfurt. — An excellent variety, pro- I during large, white, compact heads, of fine ' quality. Per pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $2.00 ; ]i lb., * |6.00; lb., $20 00.
r Extra JEarly Paris.— The best known of all the varieties ; tender and delicious. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; X lb-, $2.00.; lb., $7 50.
Half Early Paris or Nonpareil.— One
of the most popular varieties ; heads very white and compact ; good for an early or late crop. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. ; % lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. Early London. — An excellent early vari-
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Buist's Mammoth White Solid. — A va- riety of our introduction, producing immense stalks, which when blanched, are solid, crisp and tender. It is undoubtedly the best large variety. Per oz.,30 cts. ; 4 oz ; $i 00; ib. $3.00.
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ety ; heads large, very white and tender. Per oz., 60 cts ; X lb., $2.00 ; lb., $7.00. Lenormand's Short Stem.— A superior variety, with fine, large and well form- ed heads. Per oz., 60 cts.; % lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.
Veitch's Autumn Giant.— A valuable and distinct late variety, producing large, white, firm heads, well protected bv the foli- age. Peroz ,50cts ;Xlb.,$1.75; lb., $6.50.
Walclieren. — A favorite late variety, very hardy, producing large, white, firm heads, of uniform closeness. Per oz., 50 cts.; %. lb., $1.75 ; lb., $6.50.
Large White Solid. — A medium-sized, white, solid, crisp variety, which is most generally cultivated. Per oz., 20 cts.; Xlb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00.
CELERY.
©ELERI (Fr.). SELLERIE (Ger.). APIO (Sp.).
A much-esteemed esculent, when produced in perfection. Sow in the garden very early in Spring, in moist, rich ground; when the plants are from four to six inches high, cut off the tops and transplant them six inches apart, into trenches four inches deep and nine wide, and three feet from trench to trench. The soil for Celery can scarcely be too rich in manure of the proper description; it should be well decayed, and not of a drying nature. In dry weather, a good sup- ply of water or soapsuds is essential; the latter the best material that can be used; never allow the plants to become stunted, but keep them growing. Some cultivators earth up at intervals; while others permit the plants to retain their full growth, and earth np all at once; the latter is the best method. About the 1st of October, earthing up may proceed without injury; but let it be done firmly and evenly, and in a slanting direction, from the base to nearly the top of the leaves; in this state it will remain sound tor a long time ; should the weather become very severe, dry litter or straw should be spread over the plants; it is well, on the approach of cold weather, to lift a quantity, and bury in sand or earth in the cellar, which will keep for several weeks. To grow large and crisp Celery, give copious waterings daily of soapsuds or liquid manure. Celery which is earthed or banked up early is liable to rust, which destroys the stock.
White Plume. Golden Dwarf. Buist's Mammoth White. Half Dwarf. Boston Market.
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Oolderi Dwarf. — A new and very valuable variety, of recent introduction. In habit and growth it is similar to the Half-Dwarf kinds, except when blanched. The heart is large and of a waxy golden yellow, making its appearance exceedingly attractive. It is quite solid, of fine flavor, and keeps well. Per oz., 25 cts. ; 4 oz , 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50.
White Plume. — This famous variety which was introduced a few years since is of an en- tirely distinct type of this popular vegetable, but should be grown only for Fall and early "Winter use, as it is liable to rust and decay ; it being an early variety will therefore not keep without damaging. A very desirable feature of this celery is that (similar to the Golden Self Blanching), its stalks and portions of its inner leaves and heart are white, so that by closing the stalks, by simply drawing the soil up against the plant and pressing it to- gether with the hands, the work of blanching is completed, as it requires no banking or earthing up. The leaves of the stalks are very beautiful, and quite ornamental for table decoration. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; per lb., $2 50
Golden Self-Blanching'. — This is one ot our very best varieties and should be grown by all lovers of fine Celery, it is similar in habit and growth to the "White Plume being quite dwarf and compact and is self blanch- ing, requiring little or no banking up; its stalks are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor, while the heart is of a rich golden yellow color; it cannot be recommend- ed too highly. Peroz., 30 cts ; \ lb., 85 cts ; lb , §3.00.
Boston Market.— A variety grown almost exclusively by the Boston market gardeners; it has the peculiarity of forming miniature stalks by its branching habit; is solid; crisp, find desirable. Per oz , 25 cts. ;X lb : 75 <its.;lb., $2 50.
Bulst's Golden Market Celery.
Giant White Pascal. — A variety of re- cent introduction from France, being a selec* tion from the famous Golden Self-Blanching, it produces A ery broad and thick stalks which are very crisp and tender and of a very rich and nutty flavor; it requires very little earth- ing up, bleaches rapidly, keeps well, is ex- ceedingly crisp, and is the best variety for Spring use. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Hew Rose. — The red or rose-colored Celeries have a superior flavor. This variety is very or- namental on the table, the delicate tracing of beautiful rose shading with the white in the blanched stalks and heart. Very solid, rich and nutty in flavor, and keeps remarkably well. Per oz., 25 cts ; \ lb , 75 cts. ; lb., $2 50. Sandring-ham Dwarf White.— An Eng- lish variety, which originated in the garden of the Prince of Wales; is an improvement on the Incomparable Dwarf, being rather lar- ger in its growth, and of finer quality; we consider it one of the best dwarf varieties. Per oz„, 25 cts.; % lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Wright's Grove Dwarf White.— This is the finest of all the dwarfs. Blanches al- most snow-white, is very solid and of a shell-bark flavor*. Per oz.,25 cts.; 4 oz., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Wrig"ht's Grove Dwarf Crimson. — Similar to the above, only of a beautiful red color. Very desirable. Per oz., 25 cts ; 4oz.,- 75 cts ; lb. ,$2.50. Perfection Heartwell. — A strong grow- ing variety, not so suitable for market pur- poses as the Half Dwarf or Golden Dwarf, though it answers for light or poor soils Per oz. , 25 cts.; X 1d-> 75 cts- J 1d-> $2 50- Half Dwarf. — Entirely solid, possessing a rich, nutty flavor, while it has much vigor of growth, surpassing most of the large growing sorts in weight of stalk. Per oz., 25 cts.; X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2 50. Buist's Golden Market. — This variety is quite distinct from all other Golden sorts, and is a hybrid between the French Self- Blanching and Golden dwarf; its habit is half dwarf, of a beautiful transparent golden color, remarka- bly crisp and tender, and of a rich, nutty flavor; it is not only the best for family use, but the most sala- ble variety for market. Per pack- et, 15 cis.; oz., 50 cts.; X lb., $1.50; lb., $4.00. Celeriac, Tnrnip-Rooted or German Celery. — This vege- table is very popular with the Ger- mans, and is grown exclusively for its roots, which are turnip- shaped, very smooth, tender and marrow-like. The roots are cooked and sliced; or used with vinegar, they make an excellent salad. They are also used for seasoning meats and to flavor soups. Per oz. , 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
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CORN SALAD,
MACHE (Fr.).
ACKER 9ALAT (Ger.).
CANONIGOS (Sp.).
Large Leaved Corn Salad, seeded, the lbrnier is the best as it produces larger leaves. Ter oz,
Southern Collards or Colewort. — Collards is scarcely known in any other section of chis country but the South, where it originated, and where it is cultivated more extensively than any other vegetable, because it is well ad- apted to that country and is always a sure crop; it is almost a daily dish for rich or poor and lor both man and beast; a dish of Collards and Bacon or as it is invariably called ' 'Bacon and Greens," always produces a smile from the most crusty countenance, in fact I believe they would prefer it to a Del- monico's dinner, it is the only dish that causes the dusky gentlemen of that country tj show up their ivories. It is a species of Cabbage, which is not only very hardy but a vig- orous and continuous grower, producing a mass of leaves and very good heads; the former are stripped off and used as they form, and continues growing and finally heads; the crop is much improved by a touch of frost. Per oz., 20 cts. ; I lb , 40 cts
This vegetable is also sometimes called vetticost or lambs lettuce, and is used as a salad during the Fall Winter and Spring months and is grown very extensive- ly for the Philadelphia and New York markets; the leaves should alway be picked, not cut; if sown early in Spring in rows nine to twelve inches apart it is fit for use in six to eight weeks; but the proper time for sow- ing is September, and cover thinly with straw or hay when cold weather sets in, as it is protected the same as Spinach; it is also largely grown in cold frames and covered with straw mats or shutters, it will then con- tinue growing all Winter and will be more convenient to use. There are two varieties the large and small
10 cts. ; \ lb. , 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Southern Rosette Collards. lb , |1.00.
SUGAR CORN (for Garden Culture).
MAIS (Fr.). WELSCHKORN (Ger.). MAIZ (Sp.)
Plant about the last of Spring, in hills, about three feet apart each way, dwarf varieties can be planted closer; place a shovelful ot manure or a handful of good phosphate in each; five or six grains to a hill is sufficient; when up, thin them out, allowing three of the strongest plants to re- main ; thorough cultivation is necessary to secure a good crop. Where a succession is required for the table, plant every two weeks until the middle of Summer. There has been great improve- ments made the past few years in the quality of Sugar Corn and some of the recently introduced varieties are of luscious quality.
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Early Cory. — Eepeated and impartial tests not only of varieties already known, but also of new early varieties claiming to be as early or earlier than the Cory have convinced us that the Cory is undoubtedly the earliest of all, and the very best extra early Sweet Corn. "We have proved it to be five days earlier than the Marblehead, which hitherto has always taken the lead. Those desiring a first early variety can make no mistake in planting the Cory as it is of luscious quality ; i t is of dwarf habit and can be planted two and a half feet apart each way. Per pint 1 5 cts. ; qt. , 26 cts . ; peck $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Early Marblehead.- -Next to the Cory the earliest of all Sweet Corn. In appearance it resembles the well known Early Narra- gansett. The stalk is dwarf and it sets its good sized ears very low down. Per pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. pk., $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Early Minnesota.— Very early, of dwarf habit, producing ears, of fair size but of very choice quality. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. ; peck, #1.00; bush., $3.00.
Early Narragansett.— A celebrated East- ern variety, quite early, but ears are frequent- ly imperfect; when dry, the corn has a pecu- liar reddish color. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt , 25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Crosby's Early Dwarf .—This improved
variety follows the Extra Early varieties of Sugar for the table and stands to day as one of the most valuable and popular varieties for an early crop; it is of dwarf habit pro- duces medium sized ears which have from ten to twelve rows, very productive and of lus- cious quality, cannot recommend it too high- ly. Per pint 15 cts. ; qt , 25 cts.. peck $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Jfew Sweet Corn, The Country Gen- tleman.— This new variety which was introduced by S. D. Woodruff of Connecticut is a selection and improvement of the fam- ous Ne Plus Ultra or Shoe Peg which is so highly extolled by all lovers of Sugar Corn, its improvement consists of much larger sized ears, and producing from three to four ears to the stalk; it is of delicious quality and is without doubt the most delicate and sweet- est of all Sugar Corns, cannot be recommend- ed too highly. Per pint 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.25 : bash., $3.00.
Perry's Hybrid. — <\.n early twelve-rowed variety growing ouly four to five feet high, with ears as long the Crosby, and set very low on the stall?. Kernels white, large, sweet and very tender. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1 00; bush., $3.00.
Shoe-Peg
Ne Plus.Ultra. ( Shoe Peg or Little Gem.) — This variety although known for some years, has only lately been disseminated as the stock was closely guarded by a few families who had it in there possession and who became famous for the fine quality of su- gar corn which they annually grew; it is un- doubtedly a variety of great value and is es- pecially recommended for private gardens as there is no variety that can equal it for sweet- ness or delicacy of flavor and may be termed as an epicures selection,- it is of dwarf growth, producing ears ranging from five to seven in- ches in length and from three to four to a stalk , the grains are exceedingly deep and crowded irregularly on the cob. Per Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.00 ; bush , $3.00.
Stabler' s Extra Early. — A valuable sec- ond early corn, remarkably large for so early a ripener, closely following the well-known Marblehead Yields an abundant crop, is desirable for family use and one of the most profitable for market or canning. Per pt., 15 Cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1 00 ; bush . $3 00.
Sugar Corn.
Stabler's Pedigree Sweet-. — This va- riety originated with a Mr. Stabler of Mary- land and is the result of a veiy careful hybri- dizing and selection for a number of years, his great aim was to secure a variety that for both market and canning purposes would be superior to any other sort, his labors were re- warded in the introduction of this famous variety, which is regarded of very great value; it is earlier and superior to the celebrated Evergreen, it is very productive, good sized ears, and deep grain of sweet and luscious flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt 25 cts.; peck $1.00; bush. $3.00. Improved Ruby Sweet.— This is an en- tirely distinct variety, the stalks and husks are of a very beautiful dark red color giving it a very odd and beautiful appearance in its growth; it is a strong grower the stalks rang- ing from six to seven feet in height, produc- ing fine large ears, with red cob and white grains, is exceedingly sweet and of luscious flavor it is ready for the table in advance ol the famous Evergreen. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25 eta.; peck, $1.00; bush. $3.00.
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Potter's Excelsior, or Squantum.—
It ripens early, has large twelve-rowed eai-s and deep grains. It is remarkably sweet, sugary, and peculiarly succulent and tender. Per pint 15 cts,; qt, , 25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00.
Early Concord. — An early variety, form- ing good-sized ears, with from twelve to twenty rows. Per pint, 15 cts. ; qt. , 25 cts. ; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00,
T Humph. — An early and very desirable var- iety, of sweet and delicate flavor, producing a large ear and small-sized cob Per pint, Id cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1,00 ; bush., $3.00.
Hickok's Improved Sugar.— An old and very highly esteemed secondearly variety which is grown quite extensively in the East- ern country for market, ears of medium size and succeeds the Early Concord, is of sweet flavor. Per pint, 15 cts,; qt., 25 cts. ; peck, $1.00 : bush., $3.00.
Perkin's Early Market Corn.
lew England Eight- Rowed Early j Sugar. — This variety we have cultivated I for a number of year», and find it unequaled ' for an early sort ; the ears are of large size, ' has but eight rows and of delicious quality. Per pint, 15 cts ; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1 00; bush , $3.00.
Egyptian Sugar.— This is one of the best ot the large varieties, of vigorous habit; ears large, having from twelve to fifteen rows, 1 ernels of good size, and very productive; it is very sweet and tender, and of delicious flavor; invaluable for canning. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, 80 cts,; bush., $3 00; 5 bush, at $2 75 ; 10 bush- at $2.50.
Mammoth Sugar.— The largest of all the Sugar varieties producing perfect ears of im- mense size, having from twelve to sixteen rows, a tine market variety, and follows the New England eight-rowed Sugar in ripening. Sweet and delicious. Per pint, 15 cts . ; qt. , 20c s.; peck, 80 cts.; bush., $3.00,
Stowell's Evergreen Sugar.— This is not only the most celebrated but the most popular of all varieties, although not an early sort, it is, without any exception, the best for table use of the entire lot, although quite late. Some may observe they have tried it, and find it not equal to the ordinary Sugar; to such we say, you have not had the pure stock, as no variety degenerates so quickly with- out the grower is exceedingly careful; we have very frequently observed samples sent out by some seea establishments, as Stowell's Evergreen , uhat were composed of several var- ieties; causeu by being grown in the vicinity
of other sorts. It is also the best variety for canning and wc sell annually tL^usands of bushels for this purpose. Per pint, 15 cts.,* qt,, 20 cts ; peck, 80 cts,; bush , $3.00; 5 bush, at $2.75 ; 10 bush, at $2.50. Black Mexican .—A very pecular-looking variety, lrom its blueish-black grains, but is quite early, and of delicious quality. Per pint, #15 cts ; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1,00; bush., $3.50. Tusearora. — A large eight-rowed, white var- iety formerly very popular in the South, ears of good size, cob red, grains white; but is now superseded by the various varieties of sugar. Per pint, 15 cts ; qt., 20 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bush., $2.50. Perkin's Early Market.-Those who fol- low trucking for market should not overlook planting this remarkable Early White varie- ty, as it is the only one of the early sorts, which produces a large size ear, and for this reason it sells more readily than any other : although not classed among the varieties of suga", it is re- markably sweet anrl delicious, is also more hardy and can be planted ear- lier than any other variety with p<^fect safety. The ears average from 7 to 8 inches in length and have 12 rows. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. ; peck, $1.00 ; bush., $3.50. Adams Extra Early, or Early Bur- lington.—This is the earlist of all but not a Sugar Corn, is ready for the table in about six weeks after planting; it is not, by any means, a desirable variety, further than for its earliness ; it lacks sweetness, and should only be used for first plantmg. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bush., $2.50. Adam's Early. — A larger growing variety than the former, producing much larger ears, but is not as early Per pint. 15 cts ; qt., 20 cts. ; peck, 75 cts ; bush,. $2 50. Sugar Corn for Green Fodder.— i^er bush., $1 50; 10 bush., at $1.25.
WE GROW ALL OUR VA- RIETIES OF SUGAR CORN IN THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY, as the cool climate of that lo- cality, ripens the crop slowly, which causes the grains to re- tain their full saccharine quali- ty. This is the reason that our house has always been famous, for the great Purity and Lusc- ious quality of the Sugr^r Corn which we supply.
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Selected Seed Corn
FOR
FIELD CULTURE
OF THE Finest Q -u_a_lity .
The proper selection of Seed Corn for plant- ing is a very important consideration for the farmer, and too much care or attention cannot be exercised. We have made it a specialty for a number of years, selecting the finest ears from the various crops while husking, and when thoroughly dry taking off the small points before shelling; our samples are then thoroughly tested, to insure growth. There could be nothing finer as to purity, or more perfect as to growth, than the seed which we offer.
The Best Yellow Field Corn For the South.
Buist's Improved Early Golden Dent.
— The great advantage of this variety over all other yellow varieties is for its earliness, pro- ductiveness, beautiful ears, and for the superior quality of meal which it makes. It was intro- duced by us several years ago, especially for the Southern States, where it has become equally as popular as in the North. It is not quite as productive a variety as the Chester County, but we regard it as far superior. It is earlier, requires less strength of ground, and makes a fine quality of golden-colored meal. Those who desire to plant the best field corn should select it; the grains are very deep, cobs very thin and will shell more to a given weight of corn on the cob than any other varietv Per qt.. 15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50 ; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30.
The Best White Field Corn For the South.
We have not yet been able to Supply the great demand for it.
Buist's Prize Medal Southern White Siiowflake. — In sections where the white va- rieties of corn are preferred, the only kind that should be planted is the "Buist's Snow-flake." as for its earliness, productiveness, and fine quality it has no equal. We introduced it in '87 especially for the South, and recommend it as being equal to the Early Golden Dent which we introduced some years previous; it was awarded that year first prize by the Pennsylva- nia State Fair as the best white field variety, and has also been awarded similar prizes by the various State Fairs in the Middle and Western States, where it has proved so well adap- I ted. Our customers in the South write I that they consider it far superior to any other variety, and find it especially adapted for that section Its growth is from seven to eignt leet, producing two ears to the stalk.
Avhich are very large, the cob of which is very thin and grains very deep It will shell more corn from a given n eight on the cob than any other white variety. Per pt , 12 cts.; qt.f 20 cts.; peck, (50 cts; bush., $2.00- * bnsh.. at $1 80: 10 bush , at *l.7o
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White Hickory King Corn,
per acre. 1 1 is late in ripening
full season and strong soil Per nr., 15 cts . peck, 50 cts ; bush. $1.50 ; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30.
.Vliite Hickory King'. — The great feature . of this variety is the large grain and small cob it produces So large are the grains and so small the cob, that in an ear broken in half, a single grain will almost cover the cob sec- tion* this can be done with no other variety. It is a vigorous grower, ears of fair size, ten rows and grains pure white — but as a variety for a main crop, either for quality or yield, it is no comparison to Buist's White Snow- flake. Per qt , 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts ; bush., $1.75 ; 5 Wish,, at $1.60 ; 10 bush., at $1.50. Buist's Improved Large White Flint. — This is distinct from the ordinary White Flint, being more productive, and esxf
Cloud's Early Mammoth
Dent Corn. — This Corn, was
introduced someyearsago by the
late Jas Cloud who was a prom- inent Chester County farmer. It
has taken first premium where-
ever it has been exhibited. It
has a fine, rich appearance,
weighs well, starts early and
with a strong stalk as soon as
it comes out of the ground;
grows vigorously, although the
stalks only range from seven to
nine feet in height. It with- stands severe droughts to a re- markable degree . Ears set low,
are of large size, well filled,
very deep grained ; sixty to sev- enty ears will yield a bushel
of shelled corn. * Matures early
and very productive. Perqt.,
15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush..
$1.50 ; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10
bush., at $1,30. Improved Early Learning
Corn. — The Learning is the
earliest Yellow Dent Corn in
cultivation, ripening in from
ninety to one hundred days from
the time of planting; its extreme
earliness, productiveness and
fine quality has made it very
popular with the farmers, and
especially with those in the lo- calities where the seasons are
short. It produces from sixty
five to ninety bushels to the acre,
in accordance with the quality
of the soil ; the ears and grains
are of medium size. Perqt.,
io cts.; peck. 50 cts.: bushel,
$1.50; 5 bushels, at $1.40; 10
bushels at $1.30.
Mammoth Chester Coun- ty Gourd Seed.— This is the famous corn of Pennsylva- nia, producing ean of prodigious size, of very strong growth, and very productive, yielding up- hundred bushels
of a much larger size; is an excellent field sort, has from ten to fourteen rows, and the grains are of a beautiful pearly appearance, it is a superior variety for hominy, and the stock which we cultivate is unsurpassed. Per qt., 15 cts ; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50 ; 5 bush., at $1.40 ; 10 bush., at $1.30. Pennsylvania Early JEig-ht-rowed Yellow.— One of the most valuable ;\nd productive varieties for late planting, pro- ducing very long ears, many measuring six- teen inches, and well filled out; it can be planted in this section as late as June 15th, and insure a c rop. Per qt., 15 eta.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30,
Large Maryland White. — An old-fash- ioned variety which has been grown ex- tensively in Maryland and the South far
wards of one requiring the
Buist's Southern White Snow- Flake Corn.
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many years ; the stock which we offer is a very great improvement both in productive- ness, size of hoth ear and pram. Per qt., ] o cls.; peck, ov c s>.; bush., $L.75 ; 5 bush., at $1 65 ; 10 bush., at $1.50.
Early Golden Beauty.— The Golden Beauty or Giant Beauty is one and the same variety, and is without any exception the most beautiful Corn grown, either shelled or on the ear, it is perfection; it has become famous in all the corn growing belts of the country; it is the largest grain of all yellow varieties; it is a vigorous grower, and aver- ages in growth from eight to nine feet in height; the ears are of perfect shape, with from ten to fourteen straight rows of "bright golden-yellow grains, ot remarkable size, and filled out completely to the extreme end of cob The cobs are unusually small, when broken in half, the grains will al- ways reach across. The richness of color and fine quality of grain makes it very su- perior for grinding into meal ; it cannot be recommended too highly. Per qt , 15 cts. ; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30.
Champion White Pearl. — A fine white variety introduced from the West a few years since, which is a very desirable ac- quisition for a main crop; produces fine, large ears and large grains Per qt. , 15 cts. ; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush., at $1.60; 10 bush., at $1.50,
Early Yellow Canada has eight rows, and ripens very early; it is generally used with us for replanting where the Gourd seed has failed. It is not very productive, but well adapted to sections where the season is shon, or ground poor. Per qt , 15 cts., peck 50 cts,; bush $1 50; 5 bush,, at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1 30.
Compton's Early Yellow. — A very early and prolific variety, eight to ten feet in height, ears well-filled to the end; ker- nel medium bright yellow, and of the flinty order; can be planted as late as July 1st and secure a crop. Per qt. , 20 cts ; peck, 50 cts ; bush., $1.75 ; 5 br^Ix., at $1,60; 10 bush., at $1.50.
Blount's White Proline. — A prolific white variety, very celebrated in some sec- tions of the South; but is surpassed in both yield and quality by Buist's Southern White Snowflake. Per qt., 15 cts. ; peck, . 50 cts.; bush., $1.75 ; 5 bush., at $1.60 ; a bush., at $J.50.
Mammoth White Surprise. — A fine white variety, quite productive, producing good -sized ears with large grains. Per qt. , 15 cents ; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush., at $1 60 ; 10 bush., at $1.50.
Early Mastodon Dent Corn.— This variety is very highly recommended by the introducer and claims that it is largest eared and largest grained Dent Corn known; it is a strong rank and quick grower, and very productive, and the grains w hen ripe are of two shades, white and yellow. Pel qt.. 15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.: bush., $1.50; 6 uti-n.. at *1 .40 ; 10 bush , at $1.30.
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VARIETIES OF POP-CORN.
POP-CORN,
(On Ear Only.)
White Rice Pop-Corn.
Golden Queen.— Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.
White Rice.— Per lb„, 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.
Silver Lace.— Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.
Mapiedale Prolific— Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.
CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS.
CRESSON (Fr. . KLiESSE (Ger.). MASTRUGO (Sp.).
Extensively used as a small salad; for early Spring use, sow thickly on a geutij hat bed, in shallow drills two inches apart. Sow i 1 the garden as soon as the weather will admit; when the crop is from a half to one inch in height, it is ready for use; cut close to the roots; as it soon runs to seed frequent sowings should he made. Per oz. . 10 cts ; \ lb. , 20 cts. ; lb , 50 cts.
CRESS (Water).
CRESSON DE FONTAINE (Fr.). BRUNNENKRESSE (Ger.).
BERRO (Sp.).
The most reliable way of cultivating the Water Cress is to sow the seed in moist soil, and when a few inches high transplant into running brooks, but protected from the current; when the plants become once established, they will last for years. The leaves and stalks are used us a salad, and is considered a very wholesome dish. Per oz., 40 cts.; I lb , $1 25; lb , $4 00.
CUCUMBER.
CONCOMBRE (Fr.). GURKE (Ger.). COHOMBRO (Sp.).
The Cucumber delights in rich, sandy soil. Dig out a hole about one foot wide, and one foot deep, and till in with good soil, raise it" above the surface about three inches, the bias should be about three feet apart, plant a few seeds in each during May or earlier if the weather is favor- able. Should a cold snap of weather be apprehended, after the plants are up, cover each hill at night with a flower-pot f or any similar covering, as a protection, an A remove the covering during the day. Make three or four plantings for a succession before the middle of Summer, the vines will always frail, better by occasionally pinching off the leading shoots. The cucumbers should be taken off when large enough for use, whether you require them or not, for if permitted to mar- ture, it greatly reduces their productiveness.
Buist's Perfection Early White Spine. — A selection
- made from the Im- proved White Spine for its large size, perfection of form and earliness. As the earliest and most productive mar- ket variety it has no equal, and will be found far more profitable to grow than the Improv- ed White Spine. The market gardeners first and most important consideration in grow- ing Cucumbers for mar- ket is to obtain the choicest seed Stock for Buist's Perfection Early "White Spine Cucumber,
planting. Most of the The Great Market Garden Variety,
crops grown are very much mixed and of in- it produces Cucumbers of the finest form and ferior quality. Buist's Perfection is regard- most salable size for shipping purposes. It ed by growers as the finest and purest stock was introduced by us a few years since, and is known. It is not only the very earliest, but already being grown by the most extensive
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cucumber cultivators in this country. We annually grow over 150 acres, es- pecially for seed. This variety is put up in our Sealed Packets, ounces, J, £ and 1 pound Cartoons only; we sell it no other way. It has become the most popular and salable stock of White Spine Cucumber Seed in this country. Seed sold in any other way than in our Sealed Packages and Cartoons is Spurious. Peroz., 20 cts.; ilK. 40 cts.L lb., $1.25 ; 5 lbs,, at $1.00 lb.
'Chicago Pickle. — A very celebrated variety extensively grown and used by pickling establishments and regarded by them as the best variety for that purpose, is of medium size, very pro- lific and when small and young is of a beautiful green color; is also a desir- able table variety Per oz., 10 cts.; I lb , 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Jersey Prolific Pickle. — This splendid new variety was originated and selected by a prominent New Jersey pickle grower in the celebrated pickle sec- tion on the Delaware River, about twenty- five miles above Philadelphia, where more pickles are grown than in any other section of the United States. It is ten days earlier than the Long Green or Jersey Pickle and more productive. It is pronounced by grow- ers of thirty years' experience "a perfeet pickle in all respects." Per oz., 10 cts.; l£ lb., 25 cts.; lb„ 60 cts.
London Long Green.
tiondon Long" Green is the standard late sort, quite crisp, and of good size; it is not so early as either the Spine or Frame, but is more desirable for a late crop. It is the va- riety also grown very extensively in New Jersey and other sections for pickling, and for that purpose should not be planted until
Chicago Pickle, late in July or early in August, and when oi a proper size picked and put in salt and water. Peroz., 15 cts ; X lb-> 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. Early White Spine.— The best early va- riety, producing a short, light-green Cucum- ber covered with white spines, and when ripening turns to a very light color. As an early market variety it is unsurpassed. Per oz.,'l0 cts.; X 1d > 25 cts-; 1° > 60 cts- Improved JEarly White Spine. — A marked improvement on the well-known WhiteSpine variety, being longer, farmore prolific, superior for table use. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-> 25 cts-5 lb-> 60 cts- Evergreen Early White Spine.— This is a selection made from the Early "White Spine, noted for its remaining a beautiful green color in all stages of its growth, it is of good size, handsome form, crisp and tender, a good shipping variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb- j 2o cts- j lb., 60 cts. Hill's Forcing' Early White Spine. — This is a selection from the famons Ar- lington White Spine of the Boston Market which is regarded as far superior to that variety ■ it can be grown either for forcing in frames, or for out-door culture ; it is of a regular form, of a beautiful dark green color and very productive ; is a good ship- ping variety. Peroz , 10 cts. ; X lb> 2^ cts.; lb., 60 cts. Early Frame follows the above m easi- ness ; it is not so desirable a variety, and is cultivated to a limited extent ; is of a deep- green color, and changes toabright yellow- when ripening. Peroz., 10 cts ; ]i lb., 25 cts.; lb , 60 cts. Nicliol's Medium Green.— The name "Medium Green is descriptive of the size, it being longer than the White Spine, but not as long as the Long Green. The cucumbers are very thick through, and are full at both ends. The skin is light green in color and very smooth. Per oz , 10 cts ; % lb., 25 cts ; lb., bO cts.
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Giant Pera.-Th-s
magnificent variety was first brought here from Turkey by Dr. Harris of Philadelphia. They are of the most delicious fla- vor, no other cucumber we have eyer eaten sur- passing them. Another remarkable quality is that they are very crisp and tender at all stages, and can be eaten at any time during growth. They grow to an enorm- ous size, frequently to one and a half feet in length and ten to eleven inches in circumference; very smooth and straight, with a beautiful green skin. The vines grow vigorously, fruit sets near the hill and growr closely together, . making them exceed- ingly prolific. Peroz.,
lOcts.; X lb., 60 cts.
lb . 25 cts.
Thorburn's Ever- bearing'.--This variety entirely new and desir- able, and will prove val- uable both for the table and for pickling. It is of small size, very early, enormously pro- ductive, and extremely Giant Pera Cucumber, valuable as a green pickler The peculiar merit of this new encumber is. that the vines continue to flower and produce fruit until killed by frost. whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off or not— in which respect it differs from all other sorts in cultivation. Cucumbers in every stage of growth will be found on the same vine. Per oz., 10 cts.; X 25 cts.; lu., 60 cts.
Extra Early Green Prolific or Bos- ton Pickling-. — A splendid variety, se- lected with great care by one of the largest growers of pickling cucumbers in the coun- try, and grown very extensively by the Mas- sachusetts gardeners for pickling purposes; with good culture 200,000 can be grown on one acre Per oz. , 10 cts., } lb. ; 25 cts ; lb , 60 cts.
Early Green Cluster is quite early and very productive, medium size, and of a pale- green color, turning to a brownish-yellow when ripe; it is a favorite variety with some, but is not as crisp as other sorts. Per oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , 60 cts,
Buist's Long" Green. — This is very similar to Cuthill's Black Spine, but better adapted for outdoor culture, has but very few seeds, grows frequently to twenty-four inches in length, and very crisp; as a late market variety it is superior to all other. Per oz. 20 cts.; \\h., 50 cts.; lb , $1.50.
Gherkin, or Burr, or West India Gher- kin, is exclusively grown tor pickling; it is the smallest of all varieties, and should be picked while young and tender, and put in salt water nntil required for pickling. Per oz., 15 cts.; I lb., 30 cts ; lb., $1.00.
Tailby's Hybrid.— A hybrid of the White Spine, with a large English variety, retain- ing the productiveness of the former, united with large size, hardiness and desirable market qualities. Per oz , 10 cts ; \ lb , 25 cts. ; lb . 75 cts.
Early Russian.— Very similar to the Clus- ter, but earlier and smaller in size, being but three inches long when fit for use; it sets its fruit in pairs, and the first blossoms usually bear. Per oz., 10 cts ;|lb., 25 cts., lb , 60 cts.
Early Short Green is very similar to the Earlv Frame. Per oz. ; 10 cts ; , 25 cts. lb., 60 cts.
Long" Prickly is shorter and thicker than the Long Green, equally as productive, and makes a good pickle, but is not a fine a table variety, being leSo crisp. Per oz., 10 cts.; Xlb-> 25 cts ; lb , 60 cts.
Early Cluster Cucumber.
Buist's Long Green Cucumber.
Jersey Pickle Cucumber.
Remember that we put up all our Seeds in 5 and 10 cent Packets, so that if a customer does not wish. 1 ounce or a half ounce of a variety he can order Packets
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ENGLISH FRAME OR FORCING CUCUMBER.
FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS.
The following are the best varieties: Price per package of 10 seeds, 25 cts., or 5 for $1.00. i
Telegraph, Covent Garden Favorite, Lord Kenyon,
Star of the West, Carter's Model, Marquis of Lome,
Duke of Edinburgh, Blue Gown, Lord Gladstone.
Forcing Cucumbers in Frames. — During the Winter and Spring months Cu- cumbers are considered by many a very great-luxury; if they are a wholesome vegetable at any time, it is when they have been quickly forced and prepared for the table fresh from the vines. The last few years many of our gardeners in this vicinity have paid great attention to their forcing; finding ready sale in our fruit stores and markets for as many as they could produce, at . prices ranging from twenty-five to seventy-five cents each. With very little care and attention the table can be supplied with them from February until they ripen in the open air, frequently attaining from twenty to twenty-six inches in length.
Prepare a hot-bed during January or February, as we have before described, taking care that the reduction of heat in the manure is not carried too far before making up the bed ; as, when such is the case, too little heat will afterwards be produced, and the young plants will b? of a yellow color, instead of a deep, rich green. In two or three days after preparing the bed, according to previous directions, the earth will be sufficiently warm for planting the seeds; place a barrowful of rich earth in the centre of each sash, form it into a neat mound, plant thereon several seeds to allow sufficient to replace any that may damp off, as is frequently the case dur- ing a spell of cloudy weather; but if all grow, thin them out to four plants Cover the sash at night with straw mats, or any similar protec- tion, and surround the bed with litter or boards to prevent the wind from carrying off the heat. The seed will germinate in a day or two, and before a week will form strong plants- During their growth admit fresh air every day at the back of the frame (allowing the temperature to (be between seventy and one hundred degrees). When they have formed their third rough leaf, nip the point of the vine, which will cause the plant to branch. If the soil or plants appear to be dry, give them a watering with milk-warm water. As the plants grow, roots will pro- trude from their stems and through the hill, to Avhich earth should be added When the sun is very warm, a slight sprinkle of straw over the sash will prevent the plants from drooping By following the above direc- tions the forcing of the Cucumber will be found both easy and profitable.
Receipt for Pickling Cucumbers.— -As many are not familiar with the proper mode of putting up pickles, I give the following receipt, which will be found one of the best. Cucumbers for pickling should be very small, and as free from spots as possible; wash them with a soft cloth in cold water, put them to drain, then make a brine of j salt and water strong enough to bear an egg; place the pickles in and allow them to remain for about three weeks ; then take them out and drain them; have your vinegar and spices boiling hot, place the pickles in jar3 with an onion stuck full of cloves in each; pour the vinegar boil- ing hot into the jar of pickles, keep them closely covered so that none of the steam may escape, as its retention promotes their greenness and pre- vents the flavor from evaporating. Repeat the boiling daily for four or five days; then, if a fine, green color, and the pickles are completely covered with vinegar, secure the jars with large flat corks or bladders, and put them away. Vinegar for pickles must always be of the very best kind, and should only boil for five minutes, as too much boiling reduces its strength; never, on any consideration, use brass or copper kettles for pickling; bell-metal is the best; avoid stone jars also, as the lead, which is an ingredient in the glazing of common earthenware, is rendered per- nicious by the action of the vinegar.
Another receipt has been sent to us by a Virginia lady, which is highly recommended.
"Make a brine of one-third of a pint of salt, and fou* pints of water. Drop as many cucumbers in the brine as it will covers m which let them remain forty-eight hours; drain the brine off, place them in a porcelain kettle, covered with vinegar (good cider-vinegar, only mod- erately strong) Let the vinegar come to the boiling-point very slowly; then pack the pickles in glass jars, pour the hot vinegar over them, and seal up air-tight.
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Buist'a Improved Large Thornless Purple Egg-Plant.
EGG-PLANT.
AUBERGINE (Fr.). EIERPFLANZE (Ger.). BERENGENA (Sp.>
No seed is more difficult to vegetate than the Egg-Plant ; it always requires the strongest heat. For early use sow in a hot-hed early in Spring; after sowing, give them a good watering, and keep the frame closed until the plants appear, when admit fresh air in fine weather; covei the frame at night with mats, to protect against frost; after the plants attain two or three inches, they should be transplanted into another frame three inches apart, in order to make strong plants before it is time for planting out ; it is a very good plan to put them singly in small flower- pots, and place them in a frame where they will become thoroughly established, and ready for setting out as soon as all cold weather is over, after which they can be planted from the pots without disturbing the roots; plant them in rows twenty inches apart, and two feet from row to row , they luxuriate in rich, loamy soil.
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Buist's Improved Large Thornless Purple. — This is an Improvement in earli- ness, productiveness, and size of fruit, over the ordinary large purple variety or what is known as the New York Purple, and is en- tirely thornless. When full grown, it is of mammoth proportions, and is especially re- commended to market gardeners, in fact there is no variety equal to it, for produc- tiveness, color or perfection of form. Per oz., 50 cts ; \ lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. Ifew York Improved Purple.— This is grown very largely by the market garden- ers of New York; it is of a large oval shape, with smooth stems, quite productive and of
gocd fize. lb., $3.50.
Per oz. , <±0 cui.
lb , $1.00;
Early Long- Purple. — The earliest va- riety, a strong grower, producing fruit of an oblong shape, very productive, and stem perfectly smooth ; is always very full of seeds, and is not by any means as desirable as the Large Purple. Per oz., 25 cts. ; £ lb. , 75 cts. : lb., $2.50.
Black Pekin. — A variety of recent intro- duction from China, a very strong grower, producing bronzy -purple foliage; is used very extensively abroad as an ornamental plant for the flower garden The fruit is round, and of a very dark purple color, de- sirable only as a distinct variety. Per oz. 40 cts.; X 'lb-, $1-25 ; lb., $4.00.
4fc3="The Egg-Plant is a very important and remunerative crop for the market gardener, .and especially so for those who grow them for shipping; but to find ready sale the Egg-Plants must be of handsome form and of a dark purple color, to secure this stock sow Buist's Improved Large Purple -which is not only a thornless variety, but the Purest and Best Egg-Plant in the world. Over half the seed sold by dea prs throughout the country produce Eggr-P^ant* <>t' irreprular form, and of a bronzy Hrowr» colcr. whinh h-h unsalable and worthless
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ENDIVE.
CHICOREE ENDIVE (Fr.). ENDIVIEN (Ger.)
For a succession sow in very shallow drills from the beginning to the middle of Summer; when the plants are up, thin them out to stand twelve inches apart; when the leaves have attained about eight inches long, they are fit for blanching; for this purpose a dry day must be selected- Gather the leaves up in your hand in a close and rounded form, observing there is no earth or litter in their centre, tie them up closely to prevent the rain from penetrating, which would cause the heart to decay; in ten days or two weeks they will be blanched ready for use. For a Winter crop, transplant into frames during October, and treat them in the same manner as the directions given for Lettuce.
Green Curled.— The most popular va- riety, producing beautifully curled dark green leaves, crisp, tender, and blanches cream white. Per oz., 15 cts ; X lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50.
White Curled.— This resembles the green except in color, but is not quite as hardy; the foliage is light green, blanches white. Per oz , 25 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. ; lb., $1.50.
Moss Curled. — A very beautiful and at- tractive variety, when full grown closely resembles a tuft of moss. Per oz , 25 cts. ; ]i lb.. 60 cts ; lb., $2 00.
New Green Fringe. — A new variety that should be classed with Novelties, is one of the finest market varieties; the leaves are
ENDIVIA (Sp.).
White Curled Endive.
beautifully fringed and verv attractive. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 60 cts., lb., $2.00. Batavian or Broad -leaved. — This
variety forms large heads of broad, thick leaves which are used for flavoring soups and stews, requires to be tied up for blanching. Per oz., 25 cts ; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb,, §1.50.
GARLIC.
AIL (Fr.). KNOBLAUCH (Ger.). A JO (Sp.).
Grown very extensively, for flavoring soups, stews, and other dishes, and also for medici- nal purposes; it requires light rich soil. Plant in drills early in Spring, one inch deep and four inches apart, and twelve inches between rows. Cultivate and treat as an onion, and when the tops wither, they are ready for harvesting, and should be stored in a dry, airy situation. Per Rope, 25 cts., or 5 Ropes for $1.00.
KOHL-RABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE.
CHOU-RAVES (Fr.). KXOLL KOHL (Ger.). COLINABO (Sp.).
This vegetable has always been a very great favorite with the European gardener, and is gradually gaining great popularity in this country. When young and tender, and properly prepared for the table, it is almost equal to Cauliflower; besides, it is a certain crop, requiring no more care or attention in cultivation than a crop of Cab- bage. For an early crop, sow in a hot-bed early in Spring, and treat the same as directions given for early Cabbage; for a Fall crop, sow in June. As there are many who are not familiar with the manner of preparing this vegetable for the table, I give the following receipt: Pare thinly and cut off the points, place in boiling water, and throw in a small quantity of salt; boil from two hours to two hours and a quarter, according to their size, after which cut in thin slices, season to taste, and serve up with drawn butter. Market gardeners now find ready sale for all they can cultivate, and those who have ta^ed them, properly prepared, will agree with us in pronouncing the KohS Rabi a very desirable vegetable.
The Large Growing Varieties are cultivated very exten- Kohl-Rabi, or Turnip-Rooted sively in Europe as a root crop for stock feeding during the Winter and Cabbage. Spring months, and are valued almost as highly as the Ruta Bagaor
Swedish Turnip; producing from five to six hundred bushels to the acre; they keep perfectly sound until late in Spring, and cattle and other stock are exceedingly fond of them. They re- quire a full season to mature therr crop; should be cultivated in drills, the same as Ruta Bagas,
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and in harvesting them, merely strip off the leaves, ami pull up the roots, storing them as any other root crop.
The New Queen.— This is certainly the queen of all varieties of this famous German vegetable, both for its earliness, size and quality- It made its first appearance in the markets of that country the past year; its great feature is its being almost leafless, its entire growth being concentrated in the rapid formation of the bulb, which is not very large in size, but is always exceedingly tender and of very delicate flavor. Per oz., 35 cts ; 4 oz , $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Early Short-leaved AVhite Vienna.
— This is the best variety (excepting the Queen) tor either forcing or out-door culture, is exceedingly tender and delicate. Per oz., 25 ets ; 1 lb., 60 cts ; lb , $2.uo.
Early Purple Vienna. —Similar to the above except in color; on that account is not so desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., §■! 00
arge Green or White. — These are coarse growing varieties, and more generally grown for feeding cattle. Per oz., 20 cts.; I | lb , 60 cts ; lb., §2,00.
GOURDS.
COURGES (Fr.).
Sugar Trough Gourd.
SPEISE-KURBISS (Ger.).
White Nest- Egg.— Or Ja- panese Nest-Egg Gourd, re- sembles in color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, and do not crack, and are uninjured by cold or wet, and therefore make the best nest-eggs. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; % lb., $1.00 ; lb., |2.50. Sug-ar Trough Gourd.— They grow to hold from 4 to 10 gallons each, have thick, hard shells, very light and durable, and are also useful as baskets, lb
CALABAZA (Sp.).
X lb. , 75 cts , LurTa or Dishcloth Gourd.— This re- markable plant derives its name from the peculiar lining of its fruit which is of a spongy, tough and very durable texture, which renders it very valuable as a natural dishcloth. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Buitt'B Mammoth Leek.
Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.;
$2.50.
Dipper Gourd.— Valuable for house-hold purposes. They make dippers of various sizes, which will last for years. If the vines are trained on trellises, the handles will grow straight, otherwise they curve. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts ; £ lb., ?5 cts.; lb., |2.50.
KALE (See Borecole Page 44).
LEEK.
POIREATJ (Fr.). LAUCH (Ger.). PUERRO (Sp.).
This vegetable is especially desirable for soups, and is considered by many to have a better flavor than the Onion; it may be cultivated in two ways, either by sowing early in Spring in a seed- bed, to be transplanted, or into a permanent situa- tion, where they are intended to be grown ; if sown in a seed-bed, when about five to six inches high, select moist weather, and transplant them into deep, rich soil, to stand from five to six inches apart; in planting them, use a dibble, and plant them deeply, close to their leaves, that the neck, by being covered with earth, may become blanched; after transplanting, they should have a good water- ing, in order to settle the soil, and thoroughly es- tablish them; if sown in a situation where they are to be cultivated, sow the seed early in the Spring, in rows eighteen inches apart; and when four inches high, thin out to stand four inches apart. Trans- planted Plants Always Produce the Larg- est Leeks.
Buist's Mammoth. — A very large, strong- growing variety; selected from *he London Flag, especially adapted for market gardeners, produc- ing the largest Leek known. Per oz., 25 cts. ; % lb. , 75 cts. ; lb. , $2.00.
BUXSTS GARDEN GUIDK.
large Rouen. — A variety grown very ex- tensively by the market gardeners of Paris, producing a short thick stem, with dark- green foliage. Per oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 60 (Us.; lb., $1.50.
Monstrous Carentan. — A celebrated French variety, of strong growth, and very desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Musselburgh.— An English variety of great merit, producing fan-shaped foliage; quite a strong grower, and a desirable market variety. Per oz., 20 cts ; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Large London Flag-.— This is the ordi- nary variety, producing good-sized Leeks. Per oz., lo cts.; £ lo., 4o cts.; lb., $[.25.
LETTUCE.
LAITUE (Fr.). LATTICH (Ger.). LECHTJGA (SpJ
From early Spring to early Summer sow thinly in drills, every two weeks, a portion of some varieties for a succession. When up, thin them out to six inches apart, but to form good heads, they must have rich soil. For Winter forcing, or early Spring heads, sow in September, and transplant into rows, in a sheltered spot, in October; cover lightly with straw during Winter, which remove early in Spring, or transplant into cold frames, eight inches apart each way, very near fo the glass; protect from frost, and they will head during Winter.
Buist's Perfection White "Forcing Lettuce.
Buist's Perfection White Forcing-.
— There is no variety among the entire class of lettuce that is as desirable for forcing in frames for Winter and spring heading as this new variety, introduced by us in '87, its great features are, extreme earliness in head- ing and producing remarkably large heads for a forcing variety which are as solid as a cabbage; under the outside leaves, which are of a pale green color, it is pure white and very crisp and delicate; it is very attrac- tive in appearance and the most salable va- riety known. One of our most extensive market gardeners, who makes a specialty in forcing lettuce and who tried it when first introduced, was sufficiently attracted by it, as to grow it very extensively every year, and has been marketing his crop at a profit of from $1,200 to $1,500 each season; it is also very desirable for growing in the open ground, but must be sown early in the sea- son. Per packet, 15 cts.; oz., 30 cts. ; 4 oz., $1 00; lb., $2.50.
Black Seeded Tennis Ball.— A favor- ite forcing variety, forming a hard head. It makes but few outer leaves, and for this reason can be planted quite closely under glass — from six to seven inches apart. It is the variety so largely used in hot-beds, forc- ing pits an<l in greenhouses. Peroz . 15 eta.; Hb 30 ens.; lb.. $1.00
Early Cabbage or Butter Lettuce.
Early Cabbage, or White Butter.-
This is a very popular sort for either forcing, or sowing in the open ground early in the season; it forms a beautiful, solid head which is very crisp and tender, but as soon as the season becomes warm it shoots to seed; it should therefore, only be planted for first crop in the open ground, but can be sown broadcast in September, and transplanted m= to cold frames for heading during Winter, It is really the standard variety, and will al- ways give great satisiaction. Peroz. , 15 cts. ; i lb., 30 cts. ; lb , $1 00.
Early Dutch Butter Lettuce.
Early Dutch Butter.— A celebrated and entirely distinct variety; very popular in the Philadelphia market, producing crisp, white solid heads, almost equal to a cabbage; the outer leaves are speckled with a brownish tinge. It is an elegant forcing variety, or for growing in cold frames, and stands the heat and cold to a remarkable degree; regard itasoneof the verv best and most profitable varieties to grow. Pern?... 20et« . ± 1h..40 cts.: lb , $1.25
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The Arlington Tennis Ball.— This is a very celebrated strain of the Boston Mar- ket, introduced by an extensive market gar- dener of Arlington, Mass. ; it is undoubtedly a very valuable forcing variety, or for cold frame culture; producing good sized beads of a creamy- white color, and as solid as a head of cabbage; it cannot be recommended too high- ly. Per oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Early Boston Market, or White- Seeded Tennis Ball.— A very popular and early variety, forming a tine solid head, which is both crisp and tender; very desira- ble for forcing, and a profitable variety for market gardeners. Per oz., 15 cts.: \ lb., 40 cs ; lb., $1.25.
Big" Boston. — An improvement of the cele- brated Boston Market in the size of its heads, but identical with it in every other respect* one of the best forcing varieties as well as the earliest for outdoor culture. P oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Henderson's New York Cabbage— A recently introduced variety, and especially recommended for outdoor culture as a general crop; it is remarkable for the size and solid- ity of its heads, which frequently weigh from two to four pounds each; in color it is quite distinct, the outer leaves being of a clear, deep apple green , while the inside ones are yellowish white. It is a self-blancher and both crisp and tender, but not suitable . forc- ing. Per oz , 20 cts.; 4 oz. , boots. ; lb., $1,50.
Large Yellow Market Lettuce.
karg-e Yellow Market.— This new Cab- bage Lettuce is of a greenish-yellow color, and forms very large flat heads of a solidity equal to that of a cabbage; they measure from 7 to 8 inches in diameter by about 24 inches in circumference, and, unlike all other varieties, is entirely free from unser- viceable outside leaves. It is crisp and tender, and forms its head more rapidly than any of the large growing sorts; it withstands great changes of weather without being dam- aged; even incessant rain does not affect it in the least; as a market variety for a general outdoor crop it has no equal. Per packet, 15 cts.; oz., 30 c s.; £ lb-, 75 cts.: lb., $2.50.
Denver Market. — A recently introduced variety which cannot be coo highly recom- mended for either forcing or garden culture. It forms large solid heads of a good light green color, and is very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blis- tered (like the Savoy Cabbages), and very crisp and tender and cf excellent flavor. By these blistered leaves it distinguishes itself from any other kind of Lettuce now grown. The shape of the head resembles somewhat the "Hanson," but is more oblong and of a bet er quamv. Per oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Improved Early Hanson Lettuce.
Improved Early Hanson.— A curled variety, forming fine, large, solid heads, which are both crisp and tender. They fre- quently attain two to three pounds each. "We regard it as a very valuable variety. Per oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25.
Philadelphia Market. — This variety wade its first appearance in our markets three years since, and was very much ad- mired; its great feature is not only its large size, but the solidity of its heads; is desira- ble for either forcing or outdoor culture, and follows the Boston Market in heading; but to grow it to the greatest perfection it should be sown early in the open ground. Per oz., 20 cts.; X lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
The Deacon. — A celebrated variety in the West, forming medium-sized and very com- pact heads, of a dark green color, both crisp and tender. Pe? r>* ; l/ lb.. 40 eta.;
Lb.. $1 25.
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Black- Seeded Simpson. — A new and
desirable variety of the Curled Simpson. Does not produce a solid head, hut a com- pact mass of leaves, which are of a much Ugh ter color than the ordinary Simpson, and forms heads double the size. It is -iot only a good forcing variety, but a de- sirable sort for early Summer; as it stands the heat remarkably well. Per oz., 15 ct«.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
£arly Curled Simpson. -An improved variety of the Curled Silesia, is quite early, but does not produce a solid head ; leaves beautifully curled, and forces well. Per oz , 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Curled Silesia is an early va- riety, and is generally sown thickly, to cut when but a few inches high; it will, however, form a very good head, if thinned out; it is quite hardy, and withstands heat and drought. Per oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Prize Head.— One of the finest va- rieties ever introduced, forming a very large head, but not a solid one; the leaves are slightly tinged with brown, and is remarka- ble for its crispness and delicacy of flavor; is well adapted for either forcing or out-door culture; is not liable to run to seed unless far advanced, and is also quite hardy; is suitable for planting at any season of the year; cannot be too highly recommended. Per oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., fcl.UO.
Improved Royal Cabbage. — A
very celebrated va- riety, forming fine, large, solid heads, both crisp and fine flavor; stands the heat remarkably well, and is especi- ally adapted to the Southern States, or Royal Cabbaf?e Lettuce, for planting to succeed the early varieties in tiie .,01th. Per oz., la cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Salamander Lettuce.
Salamander. — A desirable variety for Summer or Fall use, forming very large, compact and beautiful heads. Color light green; stands both heat and drought re- markably well, very highly recommended Per oz., 15 ct§.; 4 oz., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce.
Oak - Leaved. —
An entirely dis- tinct variety, the leaves of which are of the shape of an oak, produced in a dense and compact head, which is al- most pure white and ex ceedin gl v Oak-Leaved. delicate; it is fine
for forcing or out-door culture, .f er oz , 15 cts.; ilb., 40 cts.; lb.. $1.25. Spotted Passion or Black Seeded Royal. — This is one of our most valuable varieties for garden culture, and cannot be too highly recommended for either market or private growing; it is an early Summer variety, forming very large, handsome, and solid heads, the inner leaves of which are as white as blanched celery, and the outer ones beautifully spotted with a delicate red tinge; it stands the heat without shooting to seed and is especially recommended for the South. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 40 cts ; lb , $1.25. * T r o c a d e r o Cabbage. — A celebrated French variety of quite a distinct type and cannot be mistaken f>r any other sort ; the heads are of large size, the margin of its leaves beautifully tinged with russet ; it forms its heads quickly and is very solid, crisp and tender, and exceedingly delicate in flavor. Per oz., 20 cts ; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. Perpignan, or Early Green Sum- mer.— A German variety that will really stand the heat without shooting to seed ; pro- duces a large and firm head ; it is very highly prized by all who grow it. As a Summer va- riety it has no equal, and will even stand the Southern heat without flinching ; fine for mar- ket. Peroz , 20 cts.; ]i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. Silver Ball, or Winter Passion.— A foreign variety of fine forcing qualities, pro- ducing a solid head, of a silvery- white color; very desirable. Per oz., 20 cts. ; % lb , 40 cts.; lb , $1.25.
Drumhead Cabbage is quite hardy, and an excellent Summer variety; forms a solid head, quite crisp and tender. Per oz., 15
- cto'i LHy 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00.
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White and Green Paris Cos.— These varieties grow strong and upright, produc ing long leaves, which should be tied up and blanched before cutting, which makes them very crisp and tender. They are quite hardy, and will force well. They are the most popular va- rieties in France, where they are frequently served without dressing and simply eaten, like
hardiest varieties; forms a very fine head, and withstands the heat and cold. Per oz., lb., 30 cts.: lb , $1.00.
White Paris Cos. Lettuce.
celery, with salt. Peroz., 2D cts ; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
iarge India Curled.— This Jbrins the most noble head in the whole Letluce tribe; it is not early, but requires heat to make it crisp; the leaves are beautifully curled, and, when well grown, the heads will frequently attain eighteen inches in diameter. It is cr e of the best Summer varieties for either family use or market gardeners. Peroz-, 25 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1-50.
Stubbornhead Lettuce. StnlVbornhead. — An early Summer va- riety introduced from Germany of great value, forming beautiful large solid heads which resists heat without shooting to seed. Per oz , 25 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. Early Butter- Cup. — A new and very beautiful German variety, entirely distinct from all other sorts, forming large, solid heads, with bright citron colored foliage, de- sirable for either forcing or out-door culture. Per oz , 20 cts.; X lb-, 40 cts.; lb , $1 50.
MELON (Musk or Cantaloupe.)
MELON (Fr.). MELOXE (Ger.). MELOM fSp.).
The Melon, like the Cucumber, delights in rich, sandy soil, but grows to greater perfec- tion in a drier atmosphere, and should never be cultivated in the vicinity of Cucumbers, Squashes. Gourds or Pumpkins, as it will invariably become impregnated with them, and pro- duce fruit of any inferior quality. Sow about the last of Spring or first of Summer, in nills of light, rich soil, four feet apart, allowing but three plant* to grow in each hill ; after they have grown about a foot long, pinch off the points of shoots, which cause the vines not only to be- come stronger, but makes them produce lateral branches, and prove more productive anc1 to? ture earlier.
New Early Hackensack.—
The Hackensack has long been the leading variety of Cantaloupe Melon grown in New Jersey for the Philadelphia and New York Markets. This new variety has all the features of the old sort, but is from eight to ten days earlier, a very important advantage when growing for market. The Melons are of good size, averaging from five t j ten pounds each and of de- licious flavor. Peroz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts.
Netted Green Citron.— This variety is cultivated to a greater extent for market than any other sort, and for this purpose it has no superior. When grown from seed that has been well selected, it is of very fine flavor; fruit round, flattened at both ends, roughly netted, and of a pale yellow green when ripe. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz, lb., 75 cts.
Netted Nutmeg- is of an oval shape, roughly netted, but not attaining so large a size as the Netted Citron; it is equally as fine in flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts. ; lb. , 75 cts.
I*ine -Apple. — A medium-sized, early va- riety, of an oval shape; delicious flavor, and highly perfumed with the fragrance of pine- apple, Peroz., 10 cts.; \ lb.s 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts
25 cts.
New Early Hackensack Melon.
Montreal Green Nutmeg-.-Nearly round, flattened at the ends; deep, regular ribs; skin densely netted; flesh thick; and of delicious flavor. Peroz., 10cts.;X lb.,25 cts. lb., 75 cts.
Bay View.— The largest, most prolific, best flavored, and finest cantaloupe in cultivation; luscious and sweet, and very hardy; picked green it will ripen up finely, and carry safely for a longdistance. Per oz., 10 cts. ; \ lb., 25 eta.; lb., 75 cts. i
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Emerald Gem.— This is undoubt- edly one of the very finest varieties of Citron or Cantaloupe Melons, and is well named, it is really an em- erald among the many varieties which are now cultivated; it is quite early, a thrifty grower, very produc- tive, producing melons of good size, the skin of which is of a dark-green emerald color and quite smooth. Flesh salmon, and ripens thoroughly to the rind, and, what is the most important, it has a sweet and deli- cious flavor; cannot recommend it too highly. Per oz., 10 els. ; 4oz., 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
New Golden Gem, or Golden Jenny. — A recently introduced variety, of medium size, but one of the most popular varieties with the melon growers of New Jersey, it is early, roughly netted, and of delightful flavor. Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 c
Champion Market Melon. The Princess.— A distinct Melon and one of the best both for market and private gar- dens. They are nearly round, skin dark ^reen, thickly netted; flesh salmon, very thick and of luscious flavor; very desirable. They ripen early and grow to weigh about ten pounds. Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 30 cts. ; lb , |1.00.
Montreal Market.— -Excellent variety of the largest size; weighing from 10 to 20 lbs. each. In shape almost round, flattened at ends, deeply ribbed; skin green and netted. Flesh green, very thick and of delicious flavor. Per oz , 10 cts ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts
ILarge Hackensack or Turk's Cap.
— A very popular variety which attains a iLarge size, is round in shape and flattened at the ends; skin green and thickly netted; the flesh also is green, rich, and sugary in flavor. It is very productive ; and exten- sively grown by market gardeners- Per oz., 10 eta.; \ Lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ct«-
Emerald Gem Melon.
s.; lb., 75 cts.
Champion Market.— This variety is be- coming quite popular and is one of the handsomest formed Cantaloupes of the en- tire list, it is almost perfectly round and densely netted and will average from 4 to 5 lb. each; the flesh is thick, of a light green color, of a very rich flavor and exceedingly fragrant, is very productive and a good shipper. Per oz , 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts
Delmonico. — A very handsome variety ol recent introduction which has become one of the most popular varieties in the New York Market; it is oval shaped, of large size, finely netted, and flesh of a beautiful shade of orange pink, and of delicious quality. Per oz., 10 cts. ; % lb-* 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Skillman's Netted Citron. — Form roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet and richly perfumed; an early and delicious variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb, 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Baltimore Market, or Acme Melon.
Baltimore Market, or Acme. — A
green-fleshed, productive and excellent ship- ping melon that can always be found in its season in the best hotels and restaurants of Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore. It is a green-fleshed variety, of oblong form, exceedingly delicious and very flagrant* P«rdx.. 10 etas, K lb.. 25 eta.; lb., 75 cts.
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Miller's Crearn or Osage Melon. The Banquet. — A famous melon grower of this country when asked by us which variety in his estimation he con- sidered the best, he promptly replied the Banquet; his opinion agrees with our own, as it is undoubtedly the finest flavored <>f all the American varieties, it is of medium size, flat at both ends and more beautifully netted than any known variety. In quality it has no equal, the flesh is uniformly deep and of that granu- lated character that always indicates a good melon; it is sweet and luscious and of a dark, rich salmon color. As a vari- ety for market gardeners it is undoubted- ly the best to select. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30ets.; lb., $1.00
Extra Early Cape May. — A very early large round ^Ielon of nutmeg form; quality mist excellent and exceedingly^ productive; fruit deeply ribbed and"" heavily netted, flesh, deep green, tender, juicy, very sweet One of the most profit- able varieties for market. Per oz , 10 cts. ; 1 lb., '25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
Miller's Cream or Osage. — This variety has secured a quick and wonderful reputation from its peculiar lus- cious, spicy flavor and good shipping qualities. It is of egg-shape, skin very thin, of dark-green color and slightly netted ; the flesh is of a salmon color, remarka- bly sweet; and a great point of merit is that, no matter what size the melons are, they are al- ways sweet and deli- cious. It is very pro- ductive, a good k eeper, and will stand shipping better than any other sort. Per oz., 10 cts ; Jib., 25 cts.; lb , 75c.
Surprise. — This melon has a thin, cream-color- ed skin, thickly netted; flesh deep salmon color, of exquisite flavor and very pro i i lie . Per oz. , 10 cts. •, I lb , 25 cts., lb., 75 cts.
The Banquet Melon.
Jersey Belle. — A very desirable variety for market or private growers; is of medium size and very uniform in shape; it is very roughly netted and deeply ribbed ; flesh of a beautiful green color, and of exquisite flavor. Per oz., 10 cts. ; £ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00.
The Waldorf. — This we regard as one of the most desirable varieties. Its great fea- ture is that a Melon of inferior quality is s 1- dom found- It is of very uniform size, roughly netted. Flesh dark rich green and of luscious quality. Per oz.,10 cts.; ^ lb-, 30 cts ; lb., $1.00.
THE CHEAP MEL, ON SEED of the COUNTRY is saved from the cullings of a crop where the earliest and best are sold, and the balance saved for se.i -pi what is srill worse, seed saved from a crop grown near Cucumbers, Squashes, Pumpkins or Watermelons with which they oecome impreg- nated and produce Melons unfit for use.
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The Washington Market.— This re- cently introduced va- riety of Cantaloupe melon is not only en- tirely distinct from any other, but is one of the finest and most delicate flavored melons ever intro- duced. It originally came from Madrid, Spain, and is remark- able for its unusual size, extreme produc- tiveness, beautiful shape, rich fragrance, and fine shi pping qualities. It is more deeply netted than any other sort, and has become one of our most popular market varieties. Per oz., 15 cts ; i lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.50.
White Japan has
the peculiarity of having a white skin, almost as thin as pa- per, conspicuously ribbed, and is of a very delicate flavor; is well worthy of gen- eral cultivation. Per oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
The Washington Market Melon.
New Orleans Market, or Creole.—
This is a very popular variety in the New Orleans Market and is about the only variety that can be sold there, as it has a great repu- tation for its fine qualities; it is beautifully j formed, roughly netted, of large size, and of delicious quality; it is so richly fragrant that a single melon wilFalmost perfume an entire h^use. Peroz., 15 cts.; Jlh.,50cts.; lb., $1.50. '
N»w Ori<aaD# Market Melon.
Persian or Casaba. — This variety grows to a large size, of oval shape, and luscious flavor, is exceedingly fragrant; the rind is thin and delicate, therefore will not stand transportation. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Chicago Market, or Nutmeg-. — A
very celebrated variety, and one of the most popular varieties in the Chicago market; it is of large size, skin thickly netted, flesh deep green, very juicy and of delicious fla- vor; it is one of our very best varieties and highly recommended. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Early Jenny Lind.— The earliest of all varieties, and also the smallest, but possessing a rich and delightful flavor and fragrance, and highly recommended. Peroz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Wards' Nectar. — An exceedingly sweet and delicious green-fleshed variety, consid- ered by many growers the very best in flavor and quality of all the green-fleshed sorts. Grows to a good size; well netted and of hand- some shape Those seeking a muskmelon for quality will find all they are looking for in the Ward's Nectar. Per oz., 10 cts. ; ^ lb.. 25 cts ; lb., 75 eta. •
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MELON D'EATJ CFr.).
MELON (Water).
WASSER-MELONE (Ger.).
gANDIA (Sp,).
The Dixie (Water).— This variety which was recently introduced from the South, is a hybrid of the famous KolVs Gem, but is far superior to that variety in size, quality and productiveness; form oblong, flesh scar- let, melting and exceedingly sweet. We re- gard it as one of the best varieties for the ta- ble, but for shipping stick to the Kolb's Gem as there is no variety equal to it for that pur- pose. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz , 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Kolb's Gem (Water).— This va- riety is the queen of all Water Melons for solidity, uniformity of size, weight, and fine shipping qualities, but unfortunately not for the table, as there are many varieties which surpass it in both quality and sweetness; but for one that carries best to market, and when there, sells the best, the Kolb's Gem heads the list; the Melons are nearly round, rind dark, rich green, mar- bled with lighter shades; flesh crimson, quite solid, but lacks that sweetness which is so requisite. Per oz., 10 cts % lb., 20 cts.; lb.. 50 cts.
Striped Gypsy (Water).— A Southern variety whic>» in appear- ance is very similar to the Georgia Rattlesnake; is a favorite shipping sort and extensively grown for that purpose, of oblong shape, beautifully striped and of choice quality. Per oz., 10 eta
Southern Kattelsnake (Water).-A
variety which has gained great popularity throughout the entire country for its large size and fine shipping qualities and especi- ally so in the Southern States, where melons are raised in large quantities for the North- ern markets; shape oblong, of light green color, and beautifully mottled and striped with a lighter shade; flesh scarlet, rind thin, very solid, and both sweet and delicious. Stands transit well. Seeds white, with two black tips. Per oz., 10 cis ; £ lb., 20 ct=s.; lbu 60 cts.
Kolb's Gem Water-Melo», ; Xlb-» 20 cts.: lb.. 60 eta.
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The Jones "Watermelon.
Cuban Queen (Water).— This is one of the largest and most productive varieties grown. Rind thin and solid, with dark and light green stripes; flesh bright scarlet; crisp and sweet. A good keeper and stands tran- sit weil. Per oz., 10 cts.;4 oz., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
The Jones (Water*,
This celebrated variety was lately introduced by Mr. Philip S. Jones of Georgia, and will in a few years be- come equally as populai with Melon Growers as the celebrated Kolb's Gem; in almost every respect it is far superior to that variety, it has fine table, qualities, which the Kolb is lacking, it is of a solid green color., flesh bright red, exceeding- ly Sweet Juicy and Melt- ing, frequently attaining the weight of seventy lbs. ; in shape it resembles the Kolb's Gem and like that variety is one of the best shipping sorts. Per oz. . 10 cts.;X lb.,20cts.;lb.60 cts.
Mammoth Iron Clad (Water).— This variety was introduced a few years since, and "well worthy of cultivation Produces melons of large size and very solid. Flesh crimson, crisp and luscious. Very desirable for market. Price per oz , 10 cts.; j lb , 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Florida Favorite
Girardeau's Florida Favorite (Wa- ter).— This variety originated with Wm. Girardeau, one of the most extensive melon growers of Florida, and is a hybrid of the Rattlesnake and Pierson, the litter being a celebrated variety in that locality. It is of oblong shape, and large size; rind dark with light green stripes, flesh light crimson, very crisp and deliciously sweet, seed rather small and of a light creamy-white color. It is earlier than the Kolb Gem, Iron -clad or Rat- tlesnake. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Scaly Bark (Water).— A variety recent- ly introduced, and recommended for the gTeat strength of its rind, and on this account has proved a valuable shipping variety. We ^.o m»t regard it as «nm* do. aa bairn? mperio?
Watermelon.
to the Georgia Rattlesnake; and r will neve equal it in popularity with melon gro we Flesh crimson, good flavor, thin rind, and w il average 30 to 35 pounds weight. Per oz 10 cts. ; % lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 70 cts.
Ice Cream (White Seeded)— This variety is annually increasing in popularity ; it grow? to a medium size: nearly oval, of a pale- green color, and has a thinner rind than any other variety ; flesh is bright crimson, crisp, ana of delicious flavor. Seeds white. Pei oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 eta.
lee Cream (Gray Seeded). — A variety resembling the Mountain Sweet in both form and color, very productive, scarlet flesh, and of sweet flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts.
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Green and Gold Water ). -This is an entirely destinct type of Watermelon, the flesh of which, instead of being crimson, is of a beautiful and distinct golden-orange color- it is the largest early variety known, producing melons of good size, ranging in W-ht from 2 > to 45 ponnds each, and ot Txqnisite flavor. Lovers of good melons vdlL therefore, in future have to educate themselves to select melons the color ot Pumpkins instead of the beauti ml and at- tractive scarlet-flesh ones, as this vane.y mav be considered as the advance-guard ot many new sorts of this peculiar strain. Pei r>/ 10cts;l lb., 20 cts; lb., 60 cts.
Mountain Sweet (Water).-This was the great melon of olden times, and was al- most the only variety grown extensively for market but now it is almost entirely dis-
carded for the more modern varieties, such as Dark and Light Icing, The Jones, Kolb Gem, etc. These are the popular market varieties of the day, but the Mountain Sweet was the original variety from which many of the re- cently-introduced varieties emanated by hy- bridization. We, however, still regard it as first-class, very productive, producing melons of large size, the flesh of which is bright crim- son sweet and juicy, and of delicious flavor. Seeds gray. Per oz., 10 cts ; J lb., 20 cis.; lb., 60 cts.
Seminole (Water ). —This variety was lately introduced from the South, and gave good satisfaction; it is extra early, very large and ot splendid flavor. The seed will often produce gray and green melons on one vine,
proouce giu,y umi giccu mwvuu ^ >
but the number of the former predominates. Per oz., 10 cts.; ] lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Jordan's Gray Mo
Jordan's Gray Monarch. -This is one of the largest and sweetest vaiieties known, it originated with W. B. Jordan, ot Virginia and was introduced by us. It is well adapt- ed to the Southern states; in some sections, especially in Georgia and Florida, it has gained great favor; we regard it as one ot the best varieties ever introduced. Its size is immense, frequently producing melons weighing over ninety pounds each. Its qual- ity is unequalled; and the most productive variety we have ever seen. The skin is of a very beautiful mottled-gray colo, , long and symmetrically formed, with an exceedingly thin rind; flesh bright crimson, and ot the sweetest and most delicious flavor Its ship- ping qualities are unsurpassed, and is destm- d to become one of our most popular varie- ties. Per oz., 10 cts.; I lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
[arch Watermelon.
Dark Icing.— A very desirable variety. Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin rind, quite solid and ot delicious flavor. A tine market sort Per oz , 10 cts.; & lb, 20 cts; Id., 60 cts.
Light Icing".— Similar to the above, only a difference in the color of the skin, which is light gray. Per oz. , 10 cts ; I lb., 20 cts; lb , 60 cts.
Phinney 's Early .—The earliest of all varie ties; form oval, rind rather thick, flesh bright red, and quite productive; but its earlineys tv e 'regard as its only good quality. Per cz. , 10 cts.; k lb-, 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts:
Orange Water is an entirely distinct sort, its rind will peel off like that of an orange, and its flesh is separated into segments m a similar manner. A peculiar and very attrac- tive variety. Per oz., 15 cts. ; £ lb., 40 ere. ; <>.. $1,25
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Pride of Georgia. — The melons are per- fectly round in shape, striped light and dark green, uniformly of fair market size; the flesh is bright red and sweet. Per oz., 10 rs ; | lb.. 20 cts ; )h . rn cts.
Odella (Water). — A variety grown very ex- tensively in New Jersey by the market gar- deners, and by many of them considered su- perior to the Mountain Sweet as a market variety; shape from round to oval, dark-green color, and scarlet flesh. Seeds gray. Per oz., 10 cts.; J lb , 20 cts.; lb , 60 cts.
Sreen Citron (for preserving only). Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts; lb., 75 cts. As this preserve is a great favorite with many, we have thought a receipt which Ave have followed for years would perhaps be appreci- ated. Select sound fruit, pare and divide them into quarters, and cut each quarter into
several pieces, taking the seeds out carefully; weigh the Citron, and to every pound allow a half-pound of the best loaf sugar; place the Citron into a preserving-kettle and boil in water for half an hour, or until they become quite clear; drain them, and place them on a large dish; put the weighed sugar into the kettle and add sufficient water to dampen it, and boil until quite clear; then add the Cit- ron, and boil slowly until they become almost transparent and sufficiently soft to allow a straw to pierce through them without break- ing. A few lemons should be cut into thin slices of uniform size and shape, and boiled with the Citrons in the syrup; a few ginger* roots cut into small pieces will also greatly improve the flavor. After all is finished, put the citron into glass jars, pour the hot syrup over them, and cork and seal tightly.
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Mushrooms.
Mushrooms may be cultivated much easier than is generally supposed. They can be grown in a cellar or shed, or in beds prepared in the open air in the same manner as hot-beds. Take fresh horse manure, shake it wrell apart, and lay it into a heap to ferment; turn and mix it well every three or four days, by shaking the outside of the heap, which is cold, and the in- side, which is hot, together, so that every part of it may be equally fermented, and deprived of its noxious quality. When the dung is in a fit state to be made into a bed, which w ill be in two or three weeks after it has been put to» gether to ferment, select a dry spot for a foun- dation; mark out the bed, which should be four feet wide, and as long as you choose to make it. In forming the bed, mix the dung well together, beating it down with a fork until from eighteen to twenty-four inches thick In this state it may remain until the temperature is sufficiently moderate for spawning, which may be ascertained by trial-sticks thrust into different parts of the bed Divide the large cakes of spawn into small lumps, plant them two inches below the surface, and six inches
apart, covering with two inches of fine, light soil, and press down evenly. When finished, cover the bed a foot thick with clean straw, and protect from heavy rains. The Mushrooms will make their appearance in from four to six weeks, according to the season.
.English Milltrack Spawn* in Bricks, at 15 cts. each; 12 Bricks,
§1.75; 100 Brick, $12 50. French Spawn, in 2 lb., Boxes, each 80 cts. ; 2 boxes, $1.50.
If you wish to grow Mushrooms, send for a copy of 4< Robinson on Mushroom Culture. " Price, 50 cts , postage paid.
MUSTARD.
VIOUTARDE (Fr.). SENF (Ger.), MOSTAZA (Sp.).
For early salad, sow thickly on a gentle hot-bed in February and March, and for general crop, at intervals during Spring, on very fine soil, in rows six inches apart; it should be cut when *bout one inch high. A mixture of Mustard and Cress makes a very delightful salad, which is very popular with the English. The White is also used for medicinal purposes, and we always have on hand a very superior article for druggists' sales; it is also a simple and efficacious cure for dyspepsia; take a tablespoonful of the whole White Mustard, stirred in a glass of cold water, and drink before each meal.
White or Yellow London.— This is the common White Mustard of commerce, used both as a salad and for flavoring purposes. Per oz., 5 cts. ; % lb., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.
I Black or Brown London.— Used for the same purposes as the White; the differ- ence being in the color of the seed . Per oz.t
I 5 cts.; Xlb., 10 cts. ; lb., 30 eta.
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Mammoth Southern Curled Mustard.
Mammoth Southern Curled. — A va- riety producing beautifully curled leaves, which are larger in their growth than any other variety ; very popular in the Southern States. Peroz., 10 cts.; £ lb ±0 cts.;lb. 75 eta.
Southern Creole.— A large curled-leaved variety; very popular in the South, where mustard is used very extensively as a salad. Perc*, 10 eta.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ci*. Chinese.- A variety, lately introduced, pro- ducing larger foliage, and more succulent stems°than the Common White, of a deeper green color, and more desirable for salad. Per oz , 10 cts-; | lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Martynia Probo- SCidea. (For Pick- ling).— The Seed- pods of the Martynia when young and ten- der, makes a very de- lightful and delicate pickle. Sow the seed in the open ground in May, and when a few inches high transplant two feet apart. Per packet, 10 cts ; oz., 25 cts. ; %
NASTURTIUM, OR INDIAN CRESS.
CAPUCINE GRANDE (Fr.). KRESSE, INDIANISCHE (Ger.).
Sow early in Spring, in good, rich ground; the plants should be trained to a trellis, or rods; the leaves and flowers are used in salads; the seed-pods are picked while young, and pickled; the yellow is the best for this purpose; the crimson is generally cultivated for its flowers.
Tall Yellow.— This variety is principally 1 Dwarf Crimson.— This variety produces used for pickling. Per oz , 15 cts.; % \h.t \ dark, rich crimson flowers; the seed-pods can 30 cts.; lb.. $1.00. 1 also be used for pickling. Per oz-, 15 cts.;
I xrb-, 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
OKRA, OR GOMBO.
GOMBAUD (Fr.). ESBARRE HIBISCUS (Ger.). GOMBO (Sp.).
This is a highly esteemed vegetable throughout the entire country. The seed-pods are used in soups, while young and tender, to which it imparts an aromatic flavor; it is also stewed, and served up with butter. Sow the seed late in Spring, in very rich soil, in drills two feet
apart, observing that the ground is warm; as if cold, and moist, the seeds will invariably rot; and when the plants are up, thin out to a foot apart. The green pods may be pre- served for Winter use by cutting them in halves, string and dry them. The seeds can also be ripened, which, when roasted, makes a very excellent substitute for coffee. White Velvet.— An entirely distinct variety, the pods of which are round and smooth, but covered with a fine fibre re- sembling velvet; we regard it as one of the finest varieties. Per oz , 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 els. Tall, or Long- Green. — A tall-grow- ing variety, producing long, thin pods. Per oz , 10 cts. ; J lb , 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. Southern White.— This variety is es- teemed very highly in the South; its growth is about five feet, producing long, cream-colored pods in great abundance, which are perfectly smooth. Peroz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Martynia.
lb., 75 cts ; lb., $2.50,
MARANUELIA (Sp.).
WMte YQivefc Okr*.
If You Grow White Field Corn,
H ® PLANT m B Buist's White Snowflake.
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The Buist's Dwarf.— The Dwarf Okra originated at our Rosedale rarm, and was introduced by us some years ago; it has become the most popu- lar variety with all growers ; its peculiarity is not only in its dwarf habit, but its earli- ne>s and great produc- tiveness, producing pods, from an inch of the ground to the top; of twice the size of the common variety, and from its dwarf habit it is also less exhausting to the soil. Per oz., 10 cts.; i lb,, 20 cts,; lb., 60 cts.
Okra— Pe rkin's Mammoth Green Podded.— This ex- traordinary variety is not only the most pro- ductive known, but Buist's Dwarf Green Okra. forms enormous sized pods and is earlier than any other variety, it is a large cropper and is not only very highly prized by growers, but. owing to its great tenderness, is 'preferred by canners, who preserve it hermetically for Winter use; its average growth is four feet, and each plant produces on an average from 20 to 30 pods which are of a beautiful green color, a~>d even when young are of a mammoth size. Per oz., 10 cts.: % lb., 20 cts. lb.. 60 cts. Perkin's Mammoth Podd'd Okr^
ONiON SETS OR BUTTONS.
Onion sets are produced by sowing very thick- ly in shallow drills, quite early in Spring; the young plants form Onions about the size of peas about midsummer; when the foliage becomes brown and dry, the crop should then be harvested. Select good, rich soil, and be careful it is not weedy ground, as the labor in culthating it would be much increased. Use the planet double-wheel hoe. which will do the work of six hands in cultivating the crop, and keeping down weeds. To keep Onion Sets. — As soon as the crop is ready for harvesting, they should be lifted in dry weather and thoroughly dried in the shade ; after which spread them out thinly in a cool, dry, airy loft; the Yellows should not be over three inches, and the White not over two inches thick, and frequently turned over. In Planting Oxiox Sets, draw out drills, about an inch deep, and nine inches apart, leaving a space fifteen inches between every three or four drills for convenience in hoeing and collecting weeds; plant the small sets in these drills about two inches apart, but do not cover them In a few days they will commence growing; keep the ground clear of all weeds by frequently hoeing until the crop will be ready for lifting in July. In midsum mer the grower can generally realize higher prices for his crop than later, as the Onions raised from seed do not come into market until Fall, and the demand for early shinning is generally srreai. fFor prioae or ffrno?> s&te aw aeYi page
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YELLOW ON. ON SETS.— Per qt., 15 cts ; 4 [ WHITE or SILVER SKIN Onion Sets.— Per qt., qts., 50 cts ; peck, $1.00 : bush., $3.00. 25c; 4 qts., 75c; pk., $1.25 ; bush., $4.50.
OAR( RED ONION SETS.-Per qt , 15 cts ; 4 WHITE PEARL ONION SETS.— Per qt., 25 qts., 50 cts.; peck, $1.00 ; bush., $3 00. c'.s.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; pk., $I.2R- bu , $4.50.
d ONIONS-
OGNON (Pr.). ZWIBBEL (Got.) CEBOLLA (Sp.)
The Onion ranks with the Cabbage m popularity with all cultivators, whether it be fo* the humble garden of the poor, or the more pretentious one of the wealthy, to grow them success- rnUy, it must be borne in mind that the soil cannot be too rich, and however good it may be, it juires more or less manure foi every crop; it is a plant producing numerous roots, which • •-ead to a great extent, absorbing nourishment from every part of the soil. In regard to rota- <on of crops, the Onion is an anomalous case, for the same ground has been known to produce heavy crops yearly for over half a century The system pursued is to manure the ground heav- ily, with rich, well-rotted manure, trenched or plowed early in the Spring, and leveled with the rake or harrow. In cool climates, seeds sown early in the Spring produce full grown Onions the same year; but in this vicinity and South it requires two seasons; the first produces the small sets, which ripen in July; these are carefully sorted in dry situations until the following Spring, when they are planted out and form the full-grown Onion about midsummer. The Large Yel- low Globe Danvers, and Red Wethersfield are the best varieties for cultivating in large quantities
This Is the Best Stock in this Country, Producing the Largest and Finest Formed Bulbs. It is the Most Profitable to Grow.
AS they are more hardy and keep better; they are called the annual Onion, because they perfect themselves in the Northern, Western and Eastern States the first year from seed. Sow the seed in rows early in Spring, nine inches apart if to cultivate with the hoe, or two feet if the harrow or cultivator is to be used; cover the seed very lightly, and should the weather be favorable ^ the rows will show themselves in about two weeks. Keep the rows clear of all weeds by hoeing; observe not to hoe deep, for the more the Onion rises out of the ground the finer it is, and the bette.T it keens. As rooti as the plants arp thrpp inrhea high- thin them out to two inches apart -
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if the weather is moist the thinnings can be safely transplanted , which will also attain a full size; hut observe, in planting them, to put the roots only into the ground. For growing large Onions from seed, sow five pounds of seeds to the acre. Sowings ire generally made with a seed drill the best of which is called the Model. Be particular in the selection of your Onion seed, as failures are continually occuring from old or spurious stock. Nothing further will be required until the crop is taken up, except in destroying all weeds as they appear
We make the growing of Onion Seed one of the specialties of our House The stock from which we grow our seed, is our old Pedigree stock, famous throughout the country for its purity and fine quality. We make an annual selection of the bulbs from which we grow our supplies; this always insures to on? customers seed of the greatest purity and strongest growth.
Buist's Yellow Globe Danvers.— This is the most popular and the most extensively cultivated of all varieties; it is an Annual,
jeed jsown [in early Spring, will produce full grown Onions by September, in all sections of our country excepting in the Southern States; it is of a beautiful straw color, of large size, a fine keeping variety, and will yield in good soil from 600 to 700 bushels per acre. Per oz , 25 cts.; £ lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.50 ; 5 lbs. at §1.40; 10 lbs. at $1.30; 25 lbs. at $1.25. Eastern Grown Seed.— Per oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs. at $1.15; 10 lbs , at $1.10; 25 lbs. at $1.00.
Large Red Wethersfield Onion.
Large Red Wethersfield. —This is another favorite Onion in the East and West, where immense crops are grown for shipment. In coolsections it continues growingthe whole Summer, and forms a full-grown Onion by Fall; is of a purplish-red colr-r of a round or oval shape, and is an excellent keeping variety. Per oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 ; 5 lbs. at $1.40 ; 10 lbs. at $1. 30; 25 lbs. at $1.25.
Eastern Grown Seed.— Per oz., 20 cts. ; ilb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs. at $1.15; 10 lbs. at $1 10 ; 25 lbs. at $1.00.
JTellow Dutch or Strashurg is of the same shape as the White Silver Skin. — Color, brownish yellow; bulb quite flat, and of good size. This is the variety grown in Philadelphia for sets, thousands of bushels of which are an- nually shipped from this market to different parts of the United States. Seeds sown in this latitude in Spring form the small set by July; these are planted out the following Spring, and form full grown Onions by mid- summer, they are more hard v than the Whites
and therefore keep better through the Win- ter. In the Southern States they can be planted out in Autumn, and will continue growing during the entire Winter, and ii early Spring they will be fit to use for salads and stews. Per oz., 25 cts ; \- lb., 50 cts : lb., $1 50 ; 5 lbs. at $1.40 ; 10 lbs. at $1.30 ■ 25 lbs. at $1.25. Eastern Grown Seed.— Per oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., $125; 5 lbs. at $1.15; 10 lbs. at $1.10 ; 25 lbs. at $1.00.
White Silver Skin Onion.
White Silver Skin.— This is the famous
variety which is sown so extensively in Philadelphia, for growing Onion Sets, from which full grown onions are produced by June and July, it is not only the mildest but the most delicate flavored variety, and generally preferred for table use; is of the same shape as the Yellow Dutch or Stras- hurg, of a silvery- white color, and exceed- ingly attractive; it is also used when quite small for pickling purposes; as all White Onions are exceedingly delicate, they are therefore poor keepers through the WinteT season, and should be used in the Fa]1 always very salable. Per oz., 30 cte ; 75 cts.; lb , $2.50. Southport Red Globe.— With the tion of color, this variety is identical the Scuthport Yellow Globe; its beautiiu- form and rich, purplish-crimson color makes it a very salable variety, and in some locah ties it is preferred to the Yellow; it is a good keeper and of fine quality. Per oz., 25 cts. ; £ lb. 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Southport White Glohe.— In form it is the same as the Yellow or Red Globe, but of much milder flavor than either of them, a good keeper and highly recommended; it commands the highest price in market and is early Winter. Per oz., 30 cts.; 1 lb., 75 cts.: lb , $2.50.
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Extra Early Red Onion.
Extra Early Red.— This is a very early variety, forming full-grown Onions by the last of July or early in August; it is smaller in size and of a Hatter shape than the Large Red Wethersfield, and of a much milder fla- vor; it is grown extensively tor the Dark Red Onion Set, which is so popular in the Western States; it is of a deep red color, close grain, solid and heavy, and a good cropper. Per oz , 25 cts. ; ] lb , 50 cts.; lb , $1.50.
White Bermuda.— This variety is identi- cal with the Red Bermuda excepting in its color, which is pure white; it is exceedingly mild in flavor, but will not keep so well as the Red. Per oz., 20 cts., £ lb.. 70 cts.; lb,, $2.00.
Large White Italian Tripoli.— A very superior variety, of flat form and large size, with a beautiful silvery- white skin, and of mild flavor. Per oz. , 20 cts. ; Xlb., 50 cts.; lb , $1 75.
Improved Red Bermu- da.-This variety is not only the most popular but the most salable, of all foreign varieties, and one that is grown more extensively in the South than any other sort, the improved is a se- lection of the old Red Bermuda, but possesses much finer qualities and is also far more productive; it is oval in shape, of a brown- ish-red color, quite early, very solid, does not skin in transportation, and keeps better than any other for- eign variety; is also of a mild and delicate flavor. Like the Italian varieties it produces full-grown Onions from seed the same season; in the South seed sown in the Fall will produce fine large Onions for market in early Spring. Per oz., 20 cts.;'X lb., 70 cts., 11)., $2.00.
Early White Queen is a fine early silver- skinned variety, of beautiful form and rapid growth, and possessing fine keeping qualities: seeds sown in early Spring will produce Onions from one to two inches in diameter in early Summer, or if sown in early Summer
Southport Yellow Globe.
Southport Yellow Globe.— The Globe Onions are very extensively grown in ^oth the Eastern and Western States, where thet> are preferred by many to any other variety, not only for the enormous crops they produce, but for their fine keeping qualities; they are an annual variety and require the full season to mature; of a perfect globe shape, and beautiful both in color and form, the Yellow is a very salable variety. Per oz., 25 cts. ; i lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.50.
Improved Red Bermuda Onion.
will be fit for use by Autumn. Per oz. , 20 cts ;X lb, 50 cts; lb,, |L75. Silver White Etna.— A new and very ear- ly silver-skin variety, of mild flavor, of flat shape, and large size. Per oz., 20 eta. ; % 50 cts.; lb., $1.75.
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In the World,
iThe Great Yellow Prize-Taker.—
This variety has become famous all over the World, not only for its enormous size, but for the beautifully formed and attractive Onions it produces which frequently measure 12 to 15 inches in circumference and from 3 to 4 lbs. in weight, they are of a rich straw color and exceedingly mild and delicate in flavor; a single Onion will make a dish for a small family, they are crisp and solid and a good keeping variety; highly recommended. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Giant Rocea of Naples.— The Rocca c'ass of the Italian Onions is verv highly prized, as *ib«»v all t><»«i«p«ia vprv fin#». <i tiftlit i**m nml ntt«ir>
a very large size, frequently ranging from one and a half to two lbs. each, this variety is of globular form, with a light reddish-brown skin, is exceedingly mild and of a very deli- cate flavor; it requires the full season to form large Onions, the seed should be sown in Spring as soon as the soil can be pulverized, but in the South sow in September or October which will produce large bulbs by Spring. Per oz., 15 cts.; Xlb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Giant Red Rocca.— This variety has all the fine qualities of the Yellow Kocca of the same beautiful form but of a light red color, is slightly sponger in flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.; «/lb., 50 ets : lb.. $1.75
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The Italian Onions grow to a very large size in strong soil: have become quite popular es- pecially in the Southern States, appearing to be wed adapted to warm climates; they are all of the very finest flavor and of choice quality, and produce lull-grown Unions from seed the first year.
The Largest
White Onion
and Mildest
in the World
Mammoth Silver
Onion — Mammoth Silver King-. — This is undoubtedly the largest, mildest and most attractive of all the Italian varieties, and unequalled for the table; if there is such a thing as a delicate flavored Onion, you have it in this variety; these combined qualities have made it the most popular with private growers. It is an annual variety, quite early, and attaining perfection the first year from seed, frequently measuring when full grown from 5 to 7} inches in diameter, which is equal to from 15 to 22 inches in circumfer- ence, and weighing from 2} to 4 lbs. each; of a beautiful silvery -white color; independent of its fine qualities, it Is really a wonder in appearance, and also very attractive for ex- hibition purposes Every cultivator of a garden should raise it. Per oz , 20 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2 00.
GiantYellow Rocca or Spanish King-. The only difference between the Rocca Onions is in their color; this variety is undoubtedly the most attractive of them all, owing to its
mmm
King Onion.
beautiful ricn yellow skin, it is very mild and of fine quality, it is also known as the Spanish King Onion. Per oz., 20 cts.; %\h.y 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Extra Early Pearl.— A very early white variety, almost as transparent as a pearl, of flat form, and of very mild and pleasant fla- vor, and attains quite a large size. Per oz., 20 cts ; Xlb., 50 cts.; lb.. $1.75.
Mammoth White Victoria —The only difference between the Victoria Onions is in their color, this variety has a silver-white skin, sometimes shaded to a milky white color, is very sweet and delicate in flavor. Per oz.. 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb.. $2.00.
If you sow BUIST'S ONION SEED
your Crop will be a Success Provided the Season is favorable.
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Mammoth Red Victoria.— The Victoria class of Onions is entirely different from any other, their distinctive features are their pecu- liar oval round shape; and the immense Onions they produce frequently weighing five pounds each ; under good cultivation, there is no trouble to grow them of this weight and enormous size; skin is of a dark blood-red color, flesh white or slightly tinged with light rose, flesh mild and delicate. Pei oz., 20 cts.; % lb., HO cts.; lb., $2.00.
Early White Barletta Onion.
Early White Barletta.— This variety la two weeks earlier than the famous White Queen, and is regarded as the earliest variety in cultivation, when the crop is matured the tops die down close to the bulb leaving the most perfect minature Onions imaginable, ranging from one inch to one and a half inches in diameter, of a pure paper white color, exceedingly mild and delicious in fla- vor; it is a grand variety for pickling pur- poses and if sown thickly in rows will pro duce small pound Onions of the size of marbles. Peroz., 20 cts., X lb-> 60 cts-J lb , $2.00.
PARSLEY.
PERSIL (Fr.). PETERSILIE (Ger.). PEREJIL (Sp,).
Sow in rows early in Spring, in good rich soil; it makes a very good edging for beds or walks. Seed two years old will vegetate more freely than new seed, which will frequently re- quire five or six weeks to germinate, so the cultivator must not be disheartened if the plants do not appear within a month Should the weather be dry, watering will hasten their germination The Garnishing varieties are decidedly the prettiest for ornamenting a dish; but for seasoning, they are all equally good. The seed will also germinate more freely by soaking it twenty-foui hours in water, and mixed with sand before sowing.
Buist's Garnishing or Emerald Pars- ley.— This variety is a general favorite, and is especially recommended for market gardeners; as it stands the Winter well, is ot strong growth, beau- tifully curled, of an at- tractive emerald green color; it is the most sala- ble of all varieties. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4oz., 30 cts., lb., $1.00.
Champion Moss Curie d. — A famous English variety and very popular in this Country, it is beautifully curled,
but the color is much Buist's Garnishing Parsley,
lighter than the Buist's Garnishing.. Per nz , 10 c-s ; ^ lb-» 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts.
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Double Curled, or Covent Garden ( New Fern Leaved Parsley.-A new parsley. — A desirable market variety, variety of recent introduction; very beauti- quite dwarf in habit, not as much curled as ! flll riCmhlinw a fern and is used verv ex the Garnishing varieties, but stands the Win- ter better; is very popular with the English market gardeners, l'er oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; lb. 75 cts.
Myatt's Garnishing-.— A celebrated vari- ety in the English Markets, it is a selection made from the Double Curled, it is a strong grower, handsomely curled and of a bright green color. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
tensively for garnishing purposes and as an ornamental plant for the garden. Peroz,, 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 els.; lb , 90 cts. Plain or Single Parsley. — This is the hardiest variety; foliage very dark green, with plain leaves, having a strong Parsley flavor, and much preferred in French cook- ing. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 15 cts.- lb. 60 cts.
PARSNIP.
PANAIS (Fr.). PASTINAKE (Ger.). CHIRIVIA (Sp.).
The Parsnip luxuriates in deep, rich soil, which should be subsoiled, and the manure ap- plied should be thoroughly decomposed; ground prepared in this manner will always product long, smooth roots, provided the seed is pure. Sow the seed in early Spring, in drills, drawn eighteen inches apart, and cover them about half an inch with thin soil. When the young plants are about two to three inches high, thin them out to four inches apart They require good culti- vation. The roots are perfectly hardy, bu^ improve by remaining in the ground during the Winter season. Sufficient quantities, however, should be stored in out-door pits, or in a cool cellar, to last until Spring. They are also quite a desirable root for stock feeding. The seed, like that of the Carrot, will vegetate sooner by steeping it six to twelve hours in liquid manure, diluted with water, and mixed with sand before sowing In the Southern States it does well to sow in October.
Hollow Crown, or Sugar.— This is the variety most generally grown for either table use or stock feeding; it is of uniform growth, has a very smooth, clean skin, and is easily distinguished by the leaves arising from a cavity on the top or crown of the root. Per
oz., 10 cts., % lb , 25 cts ; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs-, #2.50; 10 lbs., $4 00. The Stiident.-This variety is much in favor ; it is delicate in flavor. Of regular form, has a very smooth skin, and not so coarse as the Hoilow Crown. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
PEAS.
POIS (Fr.). ERBSE ^Ger.). GUISANTE (Sp.),
It is very essential to a well cultivated garden to have a full supply of this indispensable vegetable throughout the season; to accomplish this, sow a succession every two weeks until the middle of Summer, commencing with Buist's Early Morning Star, of which make two or three plantings; they are acknowledged by all growers to be the earliest and most delicate flavored variety known; then continue with any of the early or wrinkled sorts. The last two plantings in Summer should be th 3 Buist s Early Morning Star or Buist's Premier Extra Early, as other sorts are more or less lial le to mildew in the late months
The ground shoula be manured the previous year; if it is heavily manured for the crop, it causes them to grow more to vines and fewer pods For the first planting (which should beaa early in the season as the ground can be worked), select a light, dry soil, and, if possible, to be sheltered from the northwest. The drills should be from two to three feet apart, and the seed planted two inches deep, when a few inches high, draw earth to them, and repeat it again when more advanced. When the tendrils appear, pro vine them with suitable stakes or branches, which should be of fan form, end placed in the ground in a slanting direction; on the other side of the rowr, reverse the position of the stakes, which affords the vines more protection and security. If the weather be dry at the time of planting, soak the seeds twenty-four hours in water. Peas for a general crop should always be planted much deeper than for the early one; they will not only produce larger crops, but will remain in bearing condition longer; the roots penetrating to a greater depth of soil, always making a stronger growth, and are not so liable to be injured by warm, dry weather.
A Word to Market Gardeners. — The Pea is one of your most important and profitable crops; you, therefore, cannot bestow too much care in selecting your seed, as the mar- ket is always overstocked with what are called Extra Earlies, and offered at tempting low prices. These are generally grown in Canada, in a wild broadcast manner, full of runners, and sold under this name to command a better price in the market. There is no variety that deteriorates more rapidly, both in earliness and dwarfhess of habit, than the Extra Early, and it requires a grower to exercise his greatest care in annually selecting his stock seed, and its proper culture, in order to keep it np to its correct standard, both for earliness and freeness from all runners. Buist's Early Morning Star and Buist's Premier Extra Early have always maintained a very high reputation with gardeners for their earliness, productiveness and fine Qualities, and are to-day
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the best known and the most popular among all growers; they are the perfection of Peas, both for earliness and uniform dwarf habit in their growth. One of their gieat features is that the crop is almost ready fjr market at once, an 1 the whole crop can be harvested in one or two pick- ings. These are very desirable features and j ist what the gardener requires.
The Pea Bug. — Some seasons Peas are more or less punctured with the Pea Bug, and many judge thay are worthless from their appearance. These holes are caused by the sting of an insect called Bruchus Pisi, which deposits its egg while the pod is forming, and perfects the in- sect when the Pea is subject to heat after ripening. Strange to say. the germ is never destroyed, and those which have the largest holes grow equal to the most perfect. We explain this from me fact that we have frequently had customers remark that Peas must be bad, as they had holes in them
A Full Crop Pays Better than a Spring- Crop.— It is not generally known, that a Fall crop of Peas pay equally as well, and frequently better than, a Spring crop. Sow lluist's Morning Stars last of July, or early in August, they will be ready for market in six weeks and always command a good price at that season of the year, because green peas are gen erally scarce in our markets in the Fall.
BUIST'S EARLY MORNING STAR PEA.
IHr. EARLIEST PEA IN THE WORLD. READY FOR PICKING IN 4? D*\S
They aie Put Up and Sold Only Under Our Seal.
They are much hardier, more productive, and withstand greater change of weather than any other variety. They are not only the Largest Podded Extra Early, but they are entire- ly free from runners, and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings.
We are the introducers of this Celebrated Variety, and put them up in Gre«n Muslin Sacks of %, yi, or 1 bushel, and Each Sack is fastened with our Lead Seal with the nam* Of BuisVs stamped on it Seeds of *hi* vanetv nfifrted m anv other "vav is Spurious stucA,
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WE SELL OVER lO.OOO BUSHELS ANNUALLY,
Where eakliness, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness of flavor are desired, this is the variety to grow; it may be truly called the Blooded Stock of Extra Earlies, and stands at the head of the list fur the above fine qualities; in a favorable season they will be ready for market in 42 days, and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings.
To the market gardener, earliness is of tbe great est importance, as even a few days frequent- ly makes a great difference in price, often a depreciation ci from $2.00 to $4 00 per barrel; the in- experienced find this out when too late; therefore the Earliest is what is Required, and the Early Morning Star is that variety. Sow them, you will make no mistake We Annually grow 500 Acres Of them. It was introduced by us in '87 and sold that year two thousand bushels, and each year the demand for them has annually increased; they have been the first Peas shipped North from the great pea-growing districts of Florida, Louisiana, Mis- sissippi and North Carolina, since '88 which can be readily attested to by the growers in those sections, and in New Jersey and Long Island where thousands of acres of them are annually grown, they have attained the same reputation for both earliness and productiveness. Their growth ranges from two to two and a half feet, in accordance with the season, they are entirely free from runners, and never require sticking; it is an easy variety to pick as almost a handful can be grasped at a time. Please observe that the true stock of the Morning Star
can only be had through our house or from the Merchant who handles our Seeds, and they are put up as above described; those offered under this name in any other way are Spurious Stock.
Price h pint, 15 cts .; pint, 20 cts ; quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25. Lead Sealed Sacks containing I bushe', $1.75; | bushel, $2.75; bushel, $5.00; 5 bushels at $4.75; and 10 bushe! i at $4.50 per bushel.
BUIST'S PREMIER EXTRA EARLY PEA.
The Earliest, most Productive and most Profitable Variety for Market (Excepting the Celebrated Buist's Morning Star.)
Buist's Premier Extra Early Pea, (Sealed.)— Before the introduction of om new variety (The Morning Star1, this was the earliest and most profitahle variety known; and to-day requires no comment from us to recommend it, as it is grown more largely by the market gardeners of this country than any other brand of Extra Earlies, excepting the Buist's Morning Stars. Its productiveness, earliness, eveness of ripening and great delicacy of flavor are its great features; these combined requisites makes it very profitable to grow for either market or private use; it is a week earlier than what is called "The First and Best " and of a much finer bred variety;' producing pods of larger size and en- tirely free from runners; it ripens uniformly and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings. It is SOld Only under our seal. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.25; buah., $4.50; 5 bush »i U ftS 10 bush., at $4 M v*>t Wh
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First and Best. -This is a strain of Extra Earlies which whta first introduced gained quite a reputation, but within a few years they have been superceeded by other varieties which have proved not only much earlier but far AiOre productive; average height of growth three feet, and owing to their strong growth, Avill continue n a rearing state lon- ger than the finer stiain of Extra Earlies Per pint, 15 cts.; qiart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, 75 via.; peck, $1.25: bush., $4.00 ; 5 bush., at $'i.75 ; 10 bush, at $3.50 per bush.
Philadelphia Extra Early.— This va- riety originated in this city many years ago, and were known in those days as the Han- cooks, Hatches, or Philadelphia Extra Earl y. They have deteriorated very much in reputation, owing to Canada Pea-growers uaimng almost any kind of early stock " the Philadelphia," regardless of earliness or purity. They are, therefore, frequently found not only to be late, b" t very full of runners. ALWAYS PLANT Buist's MORN- ING Star, or Buist's Premier Extra Early in preference. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts. 75 cts.; peck, #1.25; bush., $4.00; 5 bush., at $3.75 ; 10 uusn., ac $3.50 per bush.
First of All.— A very celebrated variety of the E^tra Early class, and largely grown in the vicinity ol New York City; is exceed-
ingly early, of uniform growth of 2 J feet, very productive, with a sweet and delicate flavor, highly recommended. Per pint, 20 cts. : quart. 30 cts. ; 4 quarts, 75 cts ; peck. $1.25; bush., $4.00; 5 bush., at $3./o; i.0 bush., at $3.50 per bush. Horsford's Market Garden (Wrin- kled) — A fine wrinkled variety, coming iD between Little Gem and Advancer The vines are two feet high; veiy regular in growth; a prolific bearer, has yielued more per acre than any other American variety. The pods, although of medium size, are nu- merous, and are literally packed with peas of a delicious sweet flavor. Per pint 20 cts.^ quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50. Laxton's Alpha ( vTrixkled) — ^ach year adds still more attractive features to this desirable early wrinkled variety; it pro- duces fine, large-sized pods, very productive, and of exquisite flavor, resembling the old Champion of England. We cannot recom- mend it too highly. Per pint, 20 cts . ; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush , $450. Premium Gem (Wrinkled).— The most valuable early dwarf wrinkled Pea in culti- vation; it is an improvement on the Mc- Lean's T ittle Cr^m b^ing more robust, and producing longer pods. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.,. peck. $1,25; bush.. $4.50.
Maud S. Extra Early j Peas. — If the introdu- cer of this celebrated va- 1 riety could possibly do so, he would re-name it Nancy Hanks, as it is, undoubtedly, one of the finest early Peas ever in- troduced, and has gained quite a reputation for its extreme earliness, pro- ductiveness and fine fla- vor. Our stock is annu- ally grown for us by the originator in Northern Canada, who annnally grows his supply from stock seed, which is kept carefully rogued to pre- vent the stock from be- coming mixed; it is a vigorous grower, stands severe changes of weath- er, vines about 2V feet high, and generally load- ed with fine, large and well-filled pods; anothei great advantage it pos- sesses is the uniformity of ripening, which re- duces the expense of marketing the crop. Pei pint, 15 cts ; qnart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 75 cts. ; peck, $1.00; bush,, $3.75; 5 bush., at $3.50; 10 bush., at $3,25 per bush-
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Shropshire Hero Pea
American Wonder
(Wrinkled). -The earl- iest wrinkled variety in cultivation. Of sweet and delicious flavor, growing from twelve to eighteen inches and very productive. It is later than Buist's Pre- mier Extra Early, but is an excellent variety to plant for a succession, i pi.it, 15 cts.; quart, 30 cts,, 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, SI. 50; bush. $5,00.
McLean's Blue Pe-
t e r is a remarkable dwarf variety, with dark green foliage. Splendid bearer with exquisite flavor. It is called by some the Blue Tom Thumb. Per pint, 20 cts ; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
Stratagem (Wrinkled). — This famous variety cannot be recommended too highly and has become one of our most celebrated and popular varieties; it follows the Pre- mium Gems and it may be classed with the third early varieties, or those intended for a main crop. It is dwarf, growing but two and • half feet high, of strong, robust habit, re-
Blue Beauty. — This is a blue, round pea, which is nearly as early as the famous American Wonder, but far more productive and a sure cropper; the uniform height of its growth is two feet, so regular is its appearance when growing in rows that it resembles a minature hedge ; its pods are of medium size and uTell filled, and for quality and flavor cannot be surpassed. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, 81.25; bush., $4.50.
Alaska or Blue Wonder.— This is the earliest blue variety in cultivation, the dark green color of its pods, makes it a desirable shipping variety, as it will carry long distances without losing color, this quality combined with its extreme earliness recommends it very highly to the market gardener ; height two and a half feet. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00 ; 5 bush., at $3.75 ; 10 bush., at $3.50 per bush.
Improved Early Daniel O'Kourke. — A favorite English variety ; which was introduced many years since as an Extra Early, to be fully as early as any variety we have in this country, but instead of which it proved a second early Pea with a smaller pod than usual. The cheap Extra Early Peas cSered by many dealers through- out the country are nothing alse but the Daniel O'Rourke. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1,00 ; bush., $3.75; 10 bush., at $3.50 per bush.
McLean's Little Gem (Wrinkled). — A variety hav- ing the dwarf habit of the Tom Thumb, and the delicate ^avor of the Champion of England, two very important p .eatures; is very productive for its size, and especially re- commended to private growers. It has become a very great favorite for its fine quality, productiveness, and d wariness of habit, Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25 ; bush. $4.50.
American Wonder Pea.
quiring but slight support, enormously pro- ductive, pods large, peas sweet and of de- licious flavor. Do not neglect planting it as no garden would be complete without it. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00, peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
Early Washington, Early Frame, Early May. — Are second early variety, quite productive, tall in growth, and of good flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 20 cts ; 4 quarts, GO cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50.
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The Heroine (Wrinkled). — This is one of the most celebrated ^rieties ever introduced,
j and stands to-day at the head of the list of all
i the green wrinkled varieties of English Peas;
f it is the most desirable acquisition made for
f many years; England is the hot-bed for novel- ties in Wrinkled Peas, as there are many culti- vators in that country who have made their names famous throughout the world from their efforts and success in introducing new sorts, many of which have become very valuable, but most of them are cultivated a year or two and then drop out of sight; but the Heroine has so many desirable qualities that it has come to
i stay; it is a medium early variety, a strong and vigorous grower, ranging in height from two to two and one-half feet, producing a profu- sion of long, handsome pods, each containing from eight to ten large peas, of the very finest And most delicate quality, is very productive; and ready for picking in seventy -two days from planting. Per pint, 20 eis.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Shropshire Hero (Wrinkled) — This is another famous blue wrinkled English variety, which has been lately introduced, and which I was awarded a first-class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society of England for its fine qualities; it grows a little taller than the Hero- ine, and equally as robust in its habit, produc- ing an abundance of large and well-filled pods, containing from eight to ten, and, frequently, twelve peas of exquisite flavor; it may be classed as a second early variety, and strongly recom- mended for private gardens Plantings made the past season April 11th, were in fall bloom
, May 25th, first pods made July 8th, and full bearing July 30th. Per pint, 20 cts,; quart, 30 cts,; 4 quarts, $1.00 ; peck, $1.50 ; bush., $5.00.
jpricle of the Market.— Another English variety. In length of pod it is equal to Strata- gem. Grows from eighteen inches to two feet high, and is of fine flavor- Its robust constitu- tion, enormous productiveness, and superior ap- pearance will ensure its acceptance as a favorite ff§ | with the public. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart. 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1,75; bush.. $6.00.
JSarly Tom Thumb is an old fashioned favor- ite on account of its very dwarf habit and is really more productive than many varieties that grow twice its height; it produces a fine-sized pod; the peas are sweet and tender; and is especially adapted for small gardens. Per pint, 20 cts. ; , quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $1.75; bush., $3.00.
McLean's Advancer (Wrinkled).— A very fine green wrinkled variety, two weeks earlier than the Champion of England, and ex- ceedingly luscious in flavor; it cannot be too highly recommended. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4qts. 75 cts,; peck, $1.25; bush. $4.50.
Eugenie or Alliance (Wrinkled). — A white wrinkled variety equal to the Champion of England in delicacy of flavor, two weeks earlier, and more productive. This is, without any exception, equal to the .finest- flavored variety in cultivation; but many remark they do not wish for a better variety than the Champion. Per pint, 20
The Herione Pea.
4 quarts, $1.00;
peck.
cts. ; quart, 30 cts. ; SI. 50; bush., $5.50. Yorkshire Hero (Wrinkled). — An old English variety of luscious quality, and very prod active. The peas when ripe are creamy- white in color, and wrinkled. Cannot recom- mend it to highly. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Telephone ^ Wrinkled). —A marvellous variety, producing pods of prodigious size, and well filled with mammoth peas of ex- quisite flavor. Growth, five feet; an extra- ordinary cropper. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, 80 cts ; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.U0.
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Duke of Albany (Wkinkled).— This English vari- ety is very similar to the famous Telephone, but is regarded as a very great improvement over that vari- ety, and is to-day one of the most popular and salable varieties of the Covent Garden market, the great vege- table market of London ; it is a strong grower, rang- ing about four feet in height, very productive, pods large and peas sweet and luscious. Plantings made the past season April 11th, were in full flower May 20th, first pods made June 1st, and were in full bearing June 25th. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts ; 4 quarts, $1.25; -k. SI K0 ; bush., $5.50.
Veitche's Perfection(WKiNKLED).— A large, wrin- kled marrow, with large pods, fine flavor, and productive Perpint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush. $6.00.
Champion of England (Wbinkled). — A green- wrinkled variety, famous for its delicious flavor, but is a shy bearer. Consider it one of the finest varieties for family use, and will follow any of the second early varieties in ripening; the germ of this pea is very deli- cate, and should the weather be wet or damp for sever- al days after planting, it will invariable rot in the ground, and another planting should at once be made. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 75 cts. ; peck, $1.25; bush, $4.00.
Forty Fold. — This is an improved variety of the Champion of England and highly recommended. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, fti. 25 ; bush., $4.00.
f iiss's Everbearing'. — A wrinkled variety, grow- ing about two feet, but of a very distinct habit, pro- ducing several vines from the same stem, which con- tinue producing a succession of crops; the peas are of large bize aud of fine flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts ; peck, $1.25 ; bush., $4.50.
Bliss's Abundance. — A second early wrinkled variety, producing well-filled pods of from three to three and a half inches long, of excellent quality. This variety is remarkable for branching directly from the roots, forming a veritable bush, making it neccessary to sow the seeds much thinner than usual. Per pint, 15 c.s ; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush . $4.50.
Kentish Invicta is a round blue variety, producing straight and handsome well-filled pods, and is quite early. We regard it as a market variety of unsurpass- ed excellence, and should be planted for a general crop, as well as an early one. Per pint, 15 cts ; quart, 20 cts.! 4 quarts, 80 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush, $4.00.
Dwarf Blue Imperial.— a standard variety for either private use or for market gardeners, the pods are well-filled, and when young, exceedingly tender and of fine flavor; the dry peas when soaked , turn a beauti- ful fresh green color, and are sold in gTeat quantities
Duke of Albany Pea.
in our markets during the Winter season. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush, $3.50.
Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat.—
This is regarded as the best stock of Large White Marrowfats, being dwarf in habit, far more productive, and producing pods of much larger size. Per pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 60 cts. ; peck, $1 .00; bush. , $3. 00.
Dwarf and Tall Sugar (Edible Pod). — These varieties can be used either shelled or whole, the pods while young being sweet and tender: the string on the back of the
pod should be drawn off before boiling. Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
Large White Marrowfat.— Similar to the Black-eyed in all its features except in growth; it is a stronger grower, and not quite as productive. Per pint, 12 cts.; quart, 2G cts ; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck. #1.00; bush. $2.75
Dwarf White Sug-ar Mar row.— Ripens with the White Marrowfat, and similar to it in flavor, but dwarf in habit, requiring no sticks. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 60 cts ; peck, §1.00; bush., 92.75.
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GREEN PEAS
Before Your Neighbor,
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BUIST'S EARLY MORNING STAR.
IT'S A HUSTLER.
The ADMIRAL Pea. The BEST CANNING Variety.
The Admiral. — This recently introduced variety has proved to be the heaviest crop- ping early Pea known, and is undoubtedly the best for canners, not only on account of its great productiveness and uniform size of the Pea but for its exquisite flavor ; it is also a wrinkled variety which not only all canners, but almost all purchasers of canned Peas now prefer ; height of growth 3 feet. Pint, 15 cts.; qt.,25cts ; 4qts , 75cts ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4 50; 10 bush , at $4.00.
French Canner.— This is the "Petit Pois or the Small Pea" of France which is so ex- tensively used for canning purposes; it is very productive, with long, slim pods con- taining from 7 to 10 peas; growth from 3 to 3£ feet. Pint, 15 cts ; qt., 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50; 10 bush , at $3.00.
Nott's Excelsior.— A very celebrated wrinkled variety which cannot be recom- mended too highly; it is an improvement on the American Wonder, but is far more vigorous in its growth, more productive and producing much larger pods; the quality is unsurpassed. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts; peck, $1.75; bush , $6.00.
Long- Island Mammoth. — A general favorite with the market gardeners of Long Island, where it is grown very extensively for a main crop for the New York market, and known in that section under this name, the correct name for which, however, is the Tele- graph it is an English variety which was
introduced a number of years since, from which the famous Telephone originated; it produces very large well filled pods which are of a deep green color and of choice qual- ity ; height of growth 4 feet. Pint, 15 cts, qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; Lush., $5.00.
Laxton's Evolution. — A famous variety introduced by Laxton of England who has made the improvement of Peas a specialty for many years ; it is a wrinkled variety and one of tlie very best for main crop, growing from 3 to 3} feet, its pods are very large and closely packed with eood sized peas, which are of delicious quality and of a melting flavor ; is [very productive and continues bearing for quite a period. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1 50 ; bush., $5.00.
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. — This variety is very popular in all parts of our country for its productiveness, but is very objection- able to many on account of having a strong flavor, which is peculiar to the Marrow Pea; this is a strong grower; very pro- ductive, and extensively cultivated by the market gardeners around Baltimore for their general crop, the Black-Eye is far superior to the White, as it makes less growth of vine, is more produc'ive and earlier; where quantity without quality is wanted, plant Marrowfats. Per pint, 12 cts; quart, 20 cts.; 4 quarts, 00 cts.; peck, $100; bush.. $3.00; 5 bush., #13-75; 10 bush, $25.00.
No money is ever saved in sowing: a cheap grade of Extra Early Peas. They are always full of run- ners and late in ripening. Sow Buist's Morning Star, as they are the earliest and greatest producers. The earliest crop always secures the highest market price.
PEPPER.
PIMENT (Fr.) PFEFFER (Ger.) PIMIENTO (Sp.)
Sow in a hot-bed, early in Spring, in shallow drills six inches apart; in order to make strong, healthy plants they should be transplanted when a few inches high, into another bed, like the Tomato, or sow in a box placed near a window, in a warm room, and transplant early in Summer. Or sow in a warm spot of the garden, about the middle of Spring, and transplant them when two inches high, in rows eighteen inches apart, and a foot from plant to plant. The Pepper delights in a rich soil, and should be well cultivated.
Large Sweet, or Sweet Mountain,
is similar to the Bell, but milder. Per oz., 20 cts ; J lb.,. 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Long Yellow Cayenne. -A long, orange- yellow variety, and very desirable for flavor- ing oz., 25 cts.; I lb.,' 65 cts.; lb., $2.25.
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Mammoth Bull-Nose Pepper.
Bell, or Bull-_Nose, produces a very large-sized ?epper, -which is highly esteemed for pickling, the skin being thicker than any of the other varieties. Per oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Golden Bell, or Golden Dawn.~A very beautiful variety, resembling the Bell in shape and habit, but of a beautiful golden color, and of mild flavor. Per oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Spanish Monstrous. — A popular French variety, growing sis inches long by two inches thick, and of sweet flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
Red Cherry. — A small, rounu variety, of dwarf habit and rich scarlet color. Used for seasoning and pickling. Per oz., 25 cts-; lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Ruby King Pepper.
Ruby King". — An exceedingly large and handsome Pepper of mild flavor; thePepper9 are of a bright ruby red, from 4£ to 6 inches long by 9 to 12 inches in circumference. It can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Tomato, or Squash.— This is of a flattened shape, exceedingly hot, and generally pre- ferred for making pepper-hash, although very desirable when filled with cabbage and pick- led. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50
IiOng" Red Cayenne. — A long red variety; very hot, and is generally used for seasoning
soups, etc. lb., $2.50.
Per oz., 25 cts. ; \ lb., 75 cts.;
Child's Celestial.— The fruit of this w> riety is of cone shape, of a creamy- white color, which changes to a vivid scarlet. Per oz., 25 cts; \ lb., 75 cts., lb., $2.50.
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POTATOES.
KARTOFFEL (Ger ).
POTATA
The Potato requires a rich , sandy loam, with very liberal and clean Culture; thorough} decomposed manure is the best, and wrhen that is not abundant, add bone-dust or guano. Tne crop will pay the cost and leave the soil in splendid order. Old sod land, well turned under in the Fall, and lightly ploughed and harrowed in the Spring, will produce a sound crop, and often an astonishingly large one. Clover sod for this purpose is excellent, and furnishes to the soil a large amount of vegetable substance, when turned under in August or September it will rot by the following Spring, and only a top-dressing of some well-established fertilizer will be required to carry through the crop. Wet land produces a coarse, unpalatable potato ; and one of little value even as food for cattle. Barnyard manure is of little benefit to such land. Ground should never be ploughed while wet or heavy, it injures the soil, and does more harm than the manure can off set ; the ground should be prepared as carefully and thoroughly for potatoes as for any other crop Attention in this particular well repays the farmer. This crop requires but little manure, if the ground is rich; and that should be old and well rotted. By many, spreading the manure before ploughing in the Spring, is thought to be the best mode. At the time of planir ing bone-dust, ashes, plaster, marl, and like fertilizers, can be used to great advantage, as they are of a dry or absorbent nature. On wet soil they are very beneficial, as they pi event disease as well as promote the growth of the tubers. On warm, dry, light land muck compost may ad- vantageously be used; decayed leaves are excellent. In season of disease among potatoes, in fields where ashes have beer used they have suffered but little from the rot.
If you wish large, well-formed roots, do not plant small ones; always select the best, cir* them into four or six pieces, according to size, preserving as many eyes to each as possible; yom
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will then have strong healthy vines and roots. If small tubers are planted whole, the result in gen- eral is a quantity of small vines, followed with an over- proportion of small potatoes. Many cul- tivators in this vicinity select good-formed tubers and plant them whole. This may be an ad- vantage should the season prove to be very dry, but we look upon it as a great waste of seed, as the product from such a crop is no better than those grown from well-formed tubers cut into sets. Of late years no vegetable has been improved as much as the Potato. Since the introduction years ago of the valuable Early Eose, new varieties have flooded the market every year, all claim- ing either greater earliness, productiveness, or finer flavor. If they keep on in the future as they have in the past, names for them will almost be exhausted. We have now over five hundred varieties by name, but in a few seasons these become almost unknown, and their places taken by other varieties, for which greater merit is claimed. With all the improvements in names, we have no better early varieties to-day than the Early Eose, Ohio, and Beauty of Hebron. Change your seed is one of the secrets in producing — good roots and rich soil is the other. Always ob- tain your seed from a cooler climate, and from a different character of soil Our entire stock of Potatoes are grown in Vermont, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward's Island.
How Shall I Keep My Potatoes? It is a matter of no small importance to the farmer to be able to keep his crop of potatoes in good condition through our long Winters, and to offer them for sale, free from blemish or mildew, in the Spring. A well-kept potato generally brings three or four times its value in market in early Spring than the same stock will if sold in the Fall, paying an extra profit over and above the cost of storing, handling, and ca^e required. Of the three methods of storing in general use, each has its champion. They are, storing in barrels, bins, heaps or pits. The advantage of placing in barrels is, they can be easily handled, do not suffer from abrason, can be readily looked over, and if disease presents itself it can be checked or removed. Where thousands of bushels are raised on one farm, this method cannot be followed on account of the time and expense involved. Bins are largely used by our large farmers, especially those near large cities, as the roots can at any time be reached and made ready for market. A dry, cool, well-ventilated cellar, with the light excluded, is the best place for storing them. It has been found very advantageous in preventing decay to sprinkle lime in the barrels or bins at the rate, say, of one pound to each barrel. It acts as an absorbent, and neutralizes the earthly odors, thus directly acting as a preventative of decay to the tubers. The importance of ex- cluding light from potatoes and keeping them as cool as possible, cannot be over-estimated as means of preserving the crop. Early Rose.— Every cultivator of the Potato, both far and near, is familiar with the Early Eose. It was the pioneer of almost all the improved varieties of the present day ; its highly extolled character when first introduced has not de- preciated in the least; in fact, cul- tivators cannot speak too highly of it; it pleases the market gardener equally as well as the private grower; and in reputation to-day it equals that of any other variety. To keep it in perfection, it is al- ways necessary to obtain your seed from potatoes grown in an Eastern climate, and those from Vermont or Nova Scotia are always the best- to keep planting from your own seed greatly deteriorates the quality, and decreases its productiveness. We can supply the Early Eose grown in Vermont, Maine, or Prince Edward's Island as desired. Perpeck. 50 ots.\ bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25. Houlton Early Rose.— The Houlton stock of Early Eose, when strictly pure, is regarded as the earliest and most desirable stock for planting, they are from Houlton, Maine, and are always of a bright color, thin skin and of perfect form. Per peck, 50 cts ; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3 25. Rochester Rose.— This is a recently in- troduced variety, and is a seedling of the fa- mous Early Eose, and is considered its super- ior in both quality, size and productiveness; in appearance it is an exceedingly attractive potato. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
We sell 10 barrels of Potatoes at 25 cts. per barrel less tban quoted.
.Houlton nearly Kose Jfotato. Early Sunrise. — A variety possessing ex- treme earliness and great productiveness, producing potatoes fit for the table in fifty- two days from time of planting. The tubers are oblong, large, solid, uniform and hand some; flesh white, fine grained, and dry, cooking well even when first dug; very pro- ductive and of fine keeping qualities; vines dark green, of strong growth. Per peck, 50 cts., bus., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
Early Sunrise Potato.
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Extra Early Vermont. — This variety is similar in color, form and general appearance to the Early Rose; it is however, considered hy many rather more hardy, a better keeper, more productive and earlier; it always proves a great favorite with all who cultivate it. Per peck, 50 cts ; bush., $1.25 ; bbl., $3.25.
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Early Ohio Potato.
Early Ohio. — A seedling of the Rose, re- sembling it in color, but oblong in shape, and round instead of oval. It is of tine quality, about a week earlier than the Rose, and is a larger yielder, and one of the very finest varieties for the table. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Early Beauty of Hebron. — One of the
best of the early varie- ties. In some sections it proves earlier than the Early Rose, vine vigor- ous, growing very rap- idly ; very productive, the potato lying com pactly in the hill. Tu- bers similar in shape to the Early Rose, but shorter. Skin tinged with pink at first, but becomes pure white dur- ing the Winter, Flesh solid to the centre, even in large specimens, and of the finest quality. 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., £3.25.
Early Puritan Potato.
Early Puritan. — This new Early Potato, which we cannot recommend too highly, is of L^udsonie, oblong shape; the skin and flesh are pure white. It cooks dry and floury , and is of excellent quality. It is very productive; the vines are of vigorous, upright growth, and the potatoes mature as early as the Early Rose. They are very dry, and fit for table use when only half grown. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush., $1.25 ; bbl, $3.25.
Clark's No. 1. — A very highly esteemed variety, resembling the Early Rose; regarded by some as being more productive. Pej peck, 50 cts.; bush, $1.25 ; bbl., $3.50.
Early Beauty of Hebron Potato.
State of Maine. — A large oval and slightly flattened pure white variety, med early , very productive, good flavor, cooks dry, and a good keeper. Perpk., 50c. ;bush., $1.25; bbl. $3.25.
Early Snowflake. — It is one of the earliest varieties, ripening about the same time as the Early Rose. The tubers are of a good, medium and uniform size ; shape elongated oval, compressed, exceedingly symmetrical and remarkably uniform ; eyes few, entirely flat on the base and body of the tuber, and but slightly and sharply depressed near the seed end ; skin white, with arussetty tinge. Its flesh is of exceedingly fine giain, snow- white when boiled, and of lightness and porosity almost approaching a snowflake. The tubers have attained thefull development of their qualitv as soon as they are fit to dig. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl.. $3.25
Crown Jewel. — A celebrated early variety, and is a seedling of the Early Ohio, of fine quality and very desirable for early planting. Skin white and smooth, eyes shallow, flesh pure white and floury, quite propuctive. Per peck, 50 cts-, bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.50.
Bliss Triumph, or Improved Ber- muda.— This beautiful variety combines the productiveness of the Peerless with the good qualities of 'he Early Rose, is much more productive and matures its crop at least a week in advance of the Early Rose. Tu- bers are of medium size, round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly depressed; color a beautiful light red. Its great beauty, pro- ductiveness and find quality make it one of the best extra early market varieties, espec- ially for the South. Per peck, 65 cts.; bush , $1 50 ; bbl., $3.75.
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White Star.— A
very handsome and productive variety of recent introduction an$ of medium earli- ness; tubers oblong, large and uniform in size; vines strong, of a dark green color, stocky and vigorous; skin and flesh white and of fine quality; an excellent table variety, and keeps well. Per peck, 50 cts; bush., $1.00; bbl., $3.00.
Mammoth Pearl. — It is handsome in ap- pearance, free from rot and never hollow; skin and flesh very white; eyes few and even with the surface, oblong to round in shape; tubers large, ripens in August; very pro- ductive, and of fine quality, cooks dry and mealy and yields twice as much as any ordi- nary variety. Per peck, 50c; bush., $1.00; bbl., $3.00.
Burbank's Seedling Potato.
White Star Potato.
Early Maine. — This new variety was origi- nated from a seed-ball of the Early Eose. which it resembles. They grow very smooth, and are remarkably early and productive. Raised on a large scale, they yielded, in Massachusetts, as high as four hundred and ten bushels to the acre. Per peck, 50 cts., bush., $1.25; bbl., #3.50.
Burbank's Seedling' — A white skinned, me= dium early variety ; seed- ling of the Early Eose; of fine form and good size, it has few eyes which are butlittlebelow the surface. Either boil- ed or baked it is dry and floury, while the flesh is of fine grain and excell- ent flavor. The vines are veryvigorousandhealthy rind in some cases have been entirely free from blight when it has de- stroyed crops of other va- rieties in the same field. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.00; bbl., #3.00.
Peerless. — Is the most popular late variety in cultivation; its great beauty, superior quality and enormous productiveness have made it a great favorite; its form is oblong, skin dull white, slight- ly russeted, eyes shallow, fleoh white and grows to a large size, frequently attaining 1| to 2 pounds each, and producing from 300 to 400 bushels to the acre. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush ,$1.00; bbl., $3.00.
Pride of the South (Extra Early) or Early White Ber- muda.— This celebrated variety is the earliest of all ; is identical with the Bliss Red Triumph ex- cept in color, which is pure white, and always brings from 50 cts. to
$1.00 per barrel more in market ; is very productive and of the linest flavor highly recommended for early market shipments. Per peck, 0.5 cts $4.00.
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White Rose.— Shape elongated oval, of large even size, skin white and slightly rus- setted, eyes set well on the surface, flesh un- usually white, fine grained and floury, with purest taste; cooks evenly to the centre; it is the best of keepers, and a perfec t potato in every respect; ripens two weeks later than the Early Pose; cooking qualities are of the best, and is more than ordinarily productive, yielding equal to the Peerless. Per peck, 60cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.50.
White Elephant.— This fine late variety is a cross between the Garnet Chili and White Peach Blow. It is of excellent quality, fine flavor, wonderfully productive , of great beau- ty and a fine keeper. Tubers very large and solid, growing closely together in the hills. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25 ; bbl., #3.25.
Carman No. 1. — The Carman No. 1 is a seedling from seedlings raised through sev- eral generations, with the object of develop- ing good and suppressing undesirable quali- ties. It is intermediate in ripening, and resembles the Kural New Yorker No. 2 in shape, and also in having very few and shal- low eyes. The flesh is white and quality perfect. An enormous producer of very large
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and handsome tubers. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush , $1.25, bbl , #3 50.
Belle. — One of the handsomest formed vari- eties known. Skin light red, slightly net- ted; eyes few and shallow; tubers large, smooth , handsome and solid, with, cook- ing qualities. A remarkable yielder and fine for main crop. Per peck, 60 cts. ; bush., $1.25; bbl. $3.50.
Rural New Yorker, No. 2.— A valu- able variety of large size, very smooth, and a great cropper; in quality unexcelled. Per peck, 50 cts. ; bush , $1 25 ; bbl., $3.50.
Freeman. — Oblong, slightly flattened, rus- set netted skin, eyes very shallow, table quality unsurpassed and under favorable conditions the best yielding early Potato ; especially suitable for moist or very rich land. Per peck, 40 cts.; bush., $1.25 j bbl., $3.50.
Large Sweet, or New Jersey Sweet, — This is the famous Sweet Potato of Phila- delphia, and is not surpassed by any othei variety; sprout them in a hot-bed late in Spring, and when the weather becomes warm and pleasant, slip off the sprouts and plant them in hills two feet apart. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; bbl., $4.00.
PKIN.
POTIRON (Fr.). KTJRBIS (Ger.). CALABAZA (Sp.).
Pumpkins should never be grown in the kitchen garden, as they will invariably mix with squashes, cucumbers, melons, or in fact the fruit of all vine seeds will be very much deteriorated and damaged by hybridization. Plant them in the field among corn, or compost heap; they wiD grow in any situation, and in any kind of soil.
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Nantucket-Sugar Pumpkin.
Sugar, or Nantucket.— It is oblong or bell-shaped and ribbed, the outer color of the skin dark green, almost black. The flesh is orange ; it is a splendid pie pump- kin. It keeps well through the Winter. Per oc, 15 cte.; X lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Quaker Pie Pumpkin. Quaker Pie. — A very distinct and desira- ble variety for Custards or Pies, for manj years it has been in possession of a family of Quakers in Washington County, N. Y., where it became very celebrated for its very fine quality for that purpose; it is of a pecu- liar shape and unlike any other variety, be- ing oval, and tapering towards each end, and of a creamy color both inside and out, flesh of fine grain, rich flavored and a good keep- er, is entirely free from that coarse an<i stringy character so common to many varie- ties. Per oz.t 15 cts.; »/lb.. 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
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King- ot Mammoths.—Tliis variety is fa- mous for the size of the Pumpkins it pro- duces, which frequently weigh 150 pounds; is of a grayish yellow color, it is only cultivated for curiosity or exhibition purposes, as its flesh is coarse and stringy and only fit for iceamg. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts., i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
(Connecticut Field is the common round variety cultivated by our farmers in their corn-fields, for stock feeding. Peroz., 10 cts.; % lb-> 20 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
Tennessee Sweet Potato. — Of medium size, pear- shaped, color creamy -white, lightly striped with green, flesh thick, fine grained, dry, brittle, and of excellent flavor. Hardy, very productive, and keens sound until late in the Spring. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Jonathan.-A very large and desirable vari- ety, resembling a Mammoth Crook-Neck Cushaw but more uniform in its formation and of a very attractive appearance. It is very prolific, flesh fine, clear and sweet, mak- ing it valuable for pies and other table uses. Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Cushaw Pumpkin.
Cushaw Crook-Neck grows to a median* size; color, light yellow, and is the best va- riety for table use. Per oz , 10 cts.; X i°«» 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Cheese Pumpkin.
Large Cheese is of a flattened shape, color bright orange, and can be used either for stewing or feeding to stock . Per oz. , 10 cts . ; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Punkard. — A fine Winter va- riety, which originated with the Dunkards of Pennsylva- nia with whom it is very cele- brated for both its quality and the long period in which it re- mains perfect; specimens have been kept in good condition for two years;
they are of Ob- Dunkard Pumpkin.
long shape, and of a rich, deep orange color, slightly striped, flesh golden yellow and of rick
flavor, i er oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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Mammoth Etamps. — A variety from France, frequently attaining 150 pounds in weight, of coarse quality, only desirable for ils prodigious size. Per oz., 15 cts.; £ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
If you are a Gardener and are a large
Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our GARDENERS' QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.
RADISH.
RADIS (Fr.). RADIES (Ger.). RABANITO (Sp.)«
The Radish is one of our most popular vegetables, but it contains little or no nourish- ment, and should never be eaten unless young and crisp, as -when they become old and pithy they are exceedingly unwholesome ; as their tenderness entirely depends on the rapidity of their growth, the soil should therefore be light, rich, and finely pulverized ; avoid a very great error which is frequently made in sowing too thick, as when such is the case they will form no bulb; they must therefore either be sown thinly or thinned out. To have a constant supply, a sowing should be made every ten days from early in Spring until the beginning of Summer ; the soil should be very rich and finely pulverized. The early varieties can be sown broadcast, very early in the season, among crops of Peas, Beets, Onions, etc., if, however, not sown until late, they will invariably shoot to seed before forming any bulb.
Buist's Selected Early Long" Scarlet.— This im- proved strain of Long Scarlet Radish is regarded by our most extensive market gardeners, to be the finest stock they ever grew; for earliness, brilliancy of color and shortness of top it can- not be surpassed, and is the most profitable to grow for an earlv crop. Per oz., 15 cts, ^ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00; 10 lbs., $7.00; 25 lbs., $15.00.
Buist's Selected Early Long Scarlet Radish.
Early Long- Scarlet Short Top.— The
most desirable for early forcing, or first sow- ing in the garden ; ;t is of a bright scarlet color, and when grown on rich soil is very tender and brittle ; do not sow in warm weather, as it will shoot to seed and form no bulb. It can also be sown early in the Fall for a late crop. Peroz., 10 cts.; \i lb.., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs., $8.75.
Early Scarlet Turnip. — A decided im- provement both in earliness and brilliancy of color over the Red Turnip, and is especi-
Bnist's Earliest Scarlet Turnip, or Scarlet But- ton.— A very beautiful variety, and a general favorite ; of a bril- liant scarlet color and is adapted tor either forcing, or for early sow- ing in the garden, but will not stand the heat; it can also be sown early in the Fall tor late crop. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb-> 30 cts 5 H>.i $1.00; 5 lbs., $4 50; 10 lbs., $8.00; 25 lbs., $17.50.
Xon Plus Ultra.— This is of turnip shape of fine round form, bright scarlet color, offender flesh and delicate flavor ; its remark- ably quick growth and very short top renders it one of the best for forcing. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.00.
ally reccommended to market gardeners Per oz.', 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb , 50 cts,; 5 lbs., $2.25 ; 10 lbs,, $4.00 ; 25 lbs., $8.75.
liOiig* Salmon, is of a lighter color than the Long Scarlet, but the same in every other re- spect, and should onlv be sown as an early crop. Per oz , 1 0 cts. ; J lb. , 20 cts .; lb. , 60 cts .
Wood's Early Frame.— In shape and color similar to Long Scarlet, though not quite so long ; it is, however, fully ten days earlier, top small ; a very desirable forcing variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Buist's Earliest Scarlet Turnip Radish.
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Lightning Scarlet Forcing Radish.
The Lightning- Scarlet Forcing-. —
This is the earliest forcing variety in the world, ready for the table within three weeks from sowing; of turnip shape, of a bright scarlet color; flesh tender and exceedingly delicate in flavor. Per oz., 15 cts,; lb 30 cts.; lb., |1.00.
Early Scarlet White Tipped Turnip Radish.
Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tip- ped.— A beautiful scarlet variety, of hand- some shape, having a white-tipped tail, or root; very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts. 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early Scarlet Globe Radish.
Early Scarlet Globe. — This very beau- tiful German variety, lately introduced has proved a very great favorite; it is of a bril- liant scarlet color, of globe shape, short leav- ed aDd very early; remarkable, not only for its great beauty and its extreme ea.r- liness, but is one of the most salable varie- ties, as its very attractive appearance will always insure its sale. Per oz.. 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts.
Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip Radish.
Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip.—
This is one of the earliest of all the Scarlet Turnip varieties. Of the deepest color, perfect shape, small foliage, and the best forcing rad. ish. Per oz., 15 cts, ; \ lb. , 30 cts- ; lb., $1.00. 5 lbs., |4.00; 10 lbs., $7.00; 25 lbs., $15.00.'
French Breakfast. — A very popular French variety, of very rapid growth; and one of the best varieties for early forcing; its form is oval; color, scarlet tipped with white, and small in size; it is also a beautiful varie- ty for garnishing purposes. Per oz., 10 ct&S I lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early Half Long Scarlet.
Early Scarlet Half-Long, or Demi- Long' French. — The cultivation of this variety is confined to the French and Ger- man gardeners of this country, and regard- ed by them as the best early sort; it is of a half-long shape; of a bright scarlet color, and when grown quickly is quite tender and brittle ; it is very desirable for early forcing, or for early sowing in the open air. Per oz. , 10 cts.; £ ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early White Turnip is the same as the Red Turnip, excepting its color. Per o*., 16 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lo., 6U els.
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Earliest Carmine Olive Radish.
.Earliest Carmine Olive, or Red Roc- ket.— This variety is the earliest and most attractive of the Olive shaped class, it is of a beautiful carmine color, of perfect shape, ex- ceedingly dwarf foliage, and is a startler in its earliness, as in 20 to 25 days the Radishes are ready for the table. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 25 cts ; lb.., 80 cts.
Golden Perlection.-We lately introduced this the finest strain of all the early Summer turnip radishes, having been a selection made for the past three years from the Yel- low Summer. Its improvement consists in its earliness, its size, perfection of form, brilliancy of its golden color and fine flavor. It will be found a profitable market variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early White Box.— This is one of the very best varieties for either forcing, cold- frame culture or for early sowing in the open ground. They are of the most perfect form, of a paper- white color, very mild, of pleas- ant flavor and exceedingly early. Per oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Buist's Early Short White Forcing-. — This is a remarkable variety for early forc- ing cr cold-frame culture; is of oval shape and snow white, producing very large roots, and very early; it is one of the best varieties for market gardeners. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
White Summer Strasburg. — This is a very desirable early summer variety, of an oblong tapering shape, and of pure white color; is exceedingly crisp and ten- } der; it forms its roots very quickly, and I can be sown throughout the Summer, as it stands the heat remarkably well; it is a very popular variety in the Paris mar- kets and is rapidly becoming one of our most salable varieties here. Peroz., 10 cts.; I lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. * Buist's Yellow Summer Turnip, or Golden Globe.— This variety originated with us some years since by repeated selections made of the brightest color and most perfect formed roots from the ordinary Yellow Summer. It has be- come very popular, and the demand for it always exceeds the supply. The Gol- den Globe offered by some cultivators is Buist's Yellow Summer, with a new name.
Buist's Yellow Summer Turnip Radish.
Yellow Summer Turnip.— This variety will stand the heat, and can be sown quite late; it is a general favorite with market gar- deners; is sometimes called the Mulatto Rad- ish; flesh very crisp and tender. Per oz., 10 cts.; I lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped.— A very popular variety among the French and Ger- mans; is of a half-long or oval shape, bright scarlet color; and well adapted for either for- cing, or for early sowing in the garden. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Round Black Spanish (Winter). — This variety is sown about the last of Sum- mer, for Fall and Winter use; grows to a good size, of an oval shape, is quite solid, and if stored in pits, or packed away in sand, can be used the entire Winter. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X !*>., 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts.
Early White Italian Summer. — A
very remarkable early white Summer rad- ish, producing roots of twice the size of the ordinary variety, oval in shape, solid, crisp and tender; will stand longer than any other variety before shooting to seed. As a mar- ket radish it has no superior. Peroz., 15 cts.; X 1D-> 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
White Summer Strasburg Radish. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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Chinese Rose "Winter Radish
liOiig- White Vienna, or JLady Finger Radish.
This new variety is the finest .Long White Radish in culti- vation It is beautiful in shape, both skin and flesh are pure snow white, crisp, brittle, and of rapid growth. A. very salable varietv. Per oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 20 cts.: lb., 60 cts.
Buist's Early Long White.— The same as the Early Long Scarlet, in form and earliness, but pure white . It is of fine flavor, and when grown on rich soil is
Chinese Rose (Winter).— This variety has become very popular with our market gardeners; it is of half-long shape, pink color, and flesh as solid as an apple; it has not that strong flavor which is peculiar to the Black Spanish, and keeps equally as well; it should be sown during Au- gust The White China only differs trcrn this variety in its color. Per oz., 10 cts.; I lb., 25 cts ; lb., 75 cts. White Summer Turnip is of an oval shape, white skin, and green top; is very solid, and stands the heat equal to the Yellow Summer, but is not as popular. Per " lb , 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Long TVTiite Vienna Radish, very tender and brittle. Per oz. , 15 cts. ; i lb. , 30 cts. ; lb., $1 .00.
Improved Chartler, or Shep herd. — One of the most distinct varieties. Color, scarlet at top, shaded to pink at centre, and white at tip. It will keep crisp, tender an4 retain a mild and pleasant flavor for two months. They re- tain their good quality for table use for a long time. Per oz., lu cis.; i lb,, cts.; lb , 60 cts.
Improved Chartier Radish.
RHUBARB.
SHTJBARBE (Fr.). RHABARBER (Ger.). RUIBARBO (Sp.),
Very familiarly known as the Pie-Plant; the footstalk is the portion that is used, and is the first article of the season from the garden; it is now cultivated to a great extent, and indis- pensable wherever it is known. Sow the seed early in the Spring, in rows one fooc apart, on rich ground; the second year after planting, they can be removed, in Autumn, to the permanent spot allotted for them; plant the roots two feet apart each way. in ground that is well enriched, at least two feet deep. No reliance can be placed on the seeds producing the identical variety. jRhubarb can be cured for Winter use by cutting the stalks into small pieces; string tbem, anc expose to the sun until perfectly dry; after which hang them in a dry place until wanted
!Linna3US, Victoria and Mammoth are the most desirable varieties, producing fine large stalks. Peroz., 15 cts ; 4oz., 50 cts.; lb, $1 75. Rhubarb Hoots, 15 cts each: per rlozen, $1.50; per 100, $10.00.
SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.
SALSIFIS (Fr.). HAFERWURZEL (Ger.). SALSIFI BLANCO (Sp.).
Very generally known as the Oyster Plant ; the roots are boiled like Carrots or Parsnips, or half boiled and grated fine, made into small flat balls, dipped in a batter, and fried like oysters, of which their flavor greatly partakes Sow the seed in drills eight inches apart, and when up, thin them out to three inches apart in the row; those for Winter use should be taken up before severe frost, and stored the same as Carrots and Parsnips.
American Grown.- -This is the common I Imported Seed.— Tbere is nothing to re- stock usually sold; the roots it produces are, | commend this stock but cheapness; the roots however, only half the size of Buist's Mam- are very thin. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb-, 30 moth. Peroz. ,15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lbM $1.25. I cts.; lb, $1.00.
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Buist's Mammoth Salsify.
This will be found a great improvement over the ordi- nary variety.
Buist's Mammoth Salsify
The roots are of double the size, less stringy in its nature and more delicate in flavor. Per oz„ 25 cts.; X lb-, 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Sandwich Island.-
A variety lately intro- duced from the Sand- wich Islands, celebrated for its large size; it has almost entirely super- ceeded the old White Fren ch variety. Per oz. , 15 cts.; I lb., 40 cts.; lb., 81.25.
wich Isl'iid Mammoth Salsify.
SPINACH.
EPINARD (Fr.). SPINAT (Ger.). ESPINACA (Sp.).
For an early Summer crop, sow early in Spring, in drills one foot apart, and thin out to two inches in the row; the soil should be in fine order, as rich ground produces large leaves. For Winter and early Spring crops, sow either broadcast or in drills, about the end of August, and again about the middle of September; as soon as severe weather sets in, cover the bed with straw or leaves, which should be raked off early in the Spring.
Buist's Perfection Curled Savoy Leaved. — This variety has reached its present high standard from repeated selec- tions of most perfect curled plants It is a strain that produces a strong growth of leaves, which are more curled, crimped or blistered than any other variety, and also stands longer without shooting to seed, a very important requisite It possesses all the perfections that could be desired by a market-gardener in a Spinach for a popular and desirable crop It is sold under our seal, in packages , cartoons, and in leaded- sealed sacks, to be had only from our house or through the merchant who handles our seeds. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 15 cts. ; lb , 40 cts. ; 5 lbs., at 35 cts.; 10 lbs., at 30 cts. ; 25 lb., at 25 cts per lb.
American Curled Savoy Leaved. —
This is one of the finest of the curled varie- ties; is a selection made for its extra-curled or thickly crimped foliage. As a market variety it is very desirable. Per oz , 1 0 cts. ; \ lb., 15 cts. ; lb , 40 cts., 5 lbs., at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs., at 30 cts ; 25 lbs , at 25 cts. per lb.
Norfolk Savoy Leaved. — This variety is extensively sown in the market garden dis- tricts of Virginia, especially in the vicinity of Norfolk and Portsmouth, the leaves are well curled or blistered and is a very desira- ble variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb,, 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts*. ; 5 lbs. , at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs., at 30 cts- ; 25 lbs. , at 25 cts. per lb.
Round Savoy Leaved. — This is a popu- lar variety; the leaves are curled, and quite large; it is not, however, as hardy as the Jfrickly, but in this vicinity it stands very
Buist's Perfection Curled Spinach.
well. Per oz , 10 cts ; % lb., 20 cts. ; lb , 4€ 10 lbs., at 30 cts ; 25 lbs., at 25 cts. per lb. Broad-Leaved Flauders. — This is a much stronger growing variety than the Round; producing large, broad, thick leaves, which are more succulent and quite as har- dy. Per oz., 10 cts ; X !*>•> 20 <*s.; lb., 40 cts.
New Thick-Leaved. — A variety produc- ing a remarkable thick leaf, slightly crirnpecj and quite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.: lb., 40 cts.
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Enklmizen Long Standing.— A varie- ty celebrated for the long period in which it remains perfect , without shooting to seed, and for this reason is especially recommend- ed for Spring sowing Per oz . 10 cts.: % lb.; 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. ; 5 lbs., at 35 cts. ; 10 lbs , at 30 cts ; 25 lbs , at 25 cts.
Bloomsdale Curled Savoy Leaved.
This is an old and well known variety which is exceedingly popular in all sections of this country and. is especially recom- mended for Early Winter use, the leaves are beautifully crimped or blistered and of a very dark green color. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; i lb., 15 cts.; lb , 40 cts.; 5 lbs., at 35 cts.; 10 lbs., at 30 cts. ; 25 lbs., at 25 cts. per lb.
Prickly- Seeded. - This variety will with- stand the severest weather, with only a slight protection of straw or leaves, and is generally sown in the Eastern and Western States; it is not as tender or as desirable as either the Eound-Leaved or Flanders. Per
40 cts.
Long Standing Spinach.
SQUASH.
COT7HGE ^Fr.). KTJRBISS (Ger.). CALABAZA TONTAXERA (Sp.).
About the last of Spring, or as soon as the ground becomes warm, plant in hills about three feet apart, six seeds to a hill; when up thin them out, leaving three of the strongest plants. When they are making their appearance, they are liable to be destroyed by a striped bug; to prevent this, they should be dusted two or three times with a mixture of one-third guano and two-thirds plaster ; apply it early in the morning, while the dew is on them. They should be grown as far apart as possible from all other cucurbitaceous plants, so as to prevent their hybridizing.
for shipping purposes. Summer Squashes should always be used when young and ten- der, which can be determined by an impres- sion of the nail. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X 1D-i 20 cts.: lb., 60 cts.
Mammoth White Bush Squash.
Mammoth White Bush.— This variety is of recent introduction, and is a selection made from the Early White Bush; the im- provement consists in the size of the Squashes it produces, which measure from 12 to 15 inches across, in every other respect it is identical with the old variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts.
Early White Bush, or Patty-Pan, is earlier than any other variety, of dwarf habit and very productive; grows in a bush form, and occupies less room on the ground than any other sort, it is the variety that is growB the most extensively for market and
Giant Yellow Summer Crook-Neck Squash.
Giant Yellow Summer Crook - Xeck. — This variety which is so highly recommended is a very great improvement over the old variety in the enormous size and great beauty of its Squashes, as their very attractive appearance commands the highest figure and prompt sales; it is of a beautiful golden color, covered with warty excresences, and measure from lh to 2 feet in length. 1'eroz., 10 c.s.; £ lb. ,"20 cts.: lb., 60 cts
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London Vegetable Marrow.—
This is a very popular variety in Europe, and is gradually gaining fa- vor in this country; it produces a suc- cession of crops throughout the Sum- mer; it is of a dry nature, and is su- perior in flavor to all other Summer Squashes; its color is of a creamy ■white, and is quite a strong grower. Per oz, 15 cts.; X lb-> 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
£*erfect Gem.— Equally desirable either as a Summer or Winter Squash. The Squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of a creamy white, with *bin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb ■» 20 cts; lb., 60 cts.
Hubbard Squash.
The Hubbard cannot be too highly extolled as a Winter Squash ; it boils smooth and dry, is of very rich quality, and keeps as solid as a rock. It is more popular with private growers than any other variety, but as a narket sort it can never excel the Boston Marrow. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz , 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Boston Marrow Squash.
Boston Marrow. — Is the favorite Winter Squash cfthe Eastern States; it is of fine flavor, and a good keeper; the Boston mar- kets are completely stocked with this varie- ty during the Fall and Winter montbs; a j atranger is very liable to be impressed with I the idea that the Bostonians live entirely on j Squashes. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Golden Cnstard Bush.— A valuable new variety, which exceeds in size any of the scalloped sorts, frequently attaining a diame- ter Of 2 feet. The color a riark. rich gold !
London Vegetable Marrow Squash.
en yellow, and of fine quality. It grows in bush form, and is wonderfully productive. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Buist's Improved Marrow Squash.
Buist's Improved Marrow is an im- provement on the Boston Marrow, but simi- lar to it in form; is more productive and of better flavor; for custards it cannot be sur- passed, and keeps perfectly sound until late in Spring; wherever it has been introducd it becomes a general favorite. Per oz., 20 cts. ; 4oz., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
White Pine-Apple. — Avery remarkably formed, entirely distinct and desirable varie- ty ; can be planted either as an early Summer crop, or later for Winter use; keeps remark- ably well, and one of the finest for pies and custards; its flavor is very similar to that of a cocoanut. Per oz, 10 cts.; X l°-> 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
Pike's Peak. — In color pale green, shell very hard and flinty, though thin. We re- gard the Pikes Peak without the slightest doubt as the sweetest, driest and best of all late Squashes. Itis destined to become very popular — A high authority says: 4 ' The Hub- bard has at last met a competitor." The weight ranges from eight to eleven pound3. It ripens with the Hubbard, and is more pro- lific, a long keeper and a good shipper. Per oz., 10 cts ; | lb., 20 cts.; lb.. 60 cts.
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Orange Marrow Squash.
Orange Marrow.— This is the earliest of all the Winter varieties. Its distinctive fea- ture and the one which will give it the greatest and most wide-spread popularity, is its earliness, it is at least ten days earlier than any other long-keeping sort. It grows as long as the Hubbard, and is of as good quality. It is in season from September to January, and is the most salable kind during this period in market; this is owing to its smooth and handsome shape, good size ana
creamy orange skin. 20cts.; r'b., 60 cts.
lb.,
Mammoth Chili Squash.
Mammoth Chili. — The largest of all Squashes, often attaining a weight of 200 pounds, without losing its fine shape and good quality. The flesh is very thick, of ft bright orange color, and keeps well through- out the Winter. It is very productive, and will be found very profitable for stock feed- ing, while its rich, fine flavored flesh ensures its value for all other purposes. Per qz. , 20 cts.; X !*>•> 40 cts-; lb., $1 25. Yellow Summer Crook Neck is a popu- lar variety in the East, but cultivated to a very limited extent elsewhere ; is of a bright yellow color, and very much warted ; is by no means equal to the Early Bush in quality, although preferred by many to that variety. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts.
SEEDS IP* PACKETS.
We sell 25 Five cent Packets for $1.00. 11 « 5Q .« «. it x 88
" 14 15 Ten " »* " 1.00. i« •< ^ ii .1 «« .« 3>25>
Butman. — A Winter variety, possessing all the good qualities of the Hubbard, but of a very distinct color, being of a grassy -green, intermixed with white; it has a very thick shell, and is thick meated ; flesh is of a light salmon color, and is dry, sweet and delicious. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts ; lb., 60 cts.
Marhlehead. — Another new variety of the Hubbard type, has a very thick and hard shell, with remarkable good keeping quali- ties; is of a dry, sweet and delicious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
BUIST'S BEAUTY and STONE TOMATO
ARE THE UP=TO=DATE CANNERS.
The best varieties of the Tomato for canning purposes has been an experiment f. r some years by many establishments, as the most extensive canners have been annually changing the selection of varieties they grow for that purpose. We have observed for the past two seasons the Buist's Beauty and The Stone have been in the greatest demand and several of the largest canners have stated that they have found no varieties equal to them for their requirements ; with their great solidity of flesh, richness of color, evenness in ripening, small quantity of seeds, and their great productiveness eclipses them all, and that in future these are the only varieties they will grow. Owing to these facts, we have grown them more extensively than ever and recommend our seed for its great purity and fine quality.
PRICES.
Per lb. 2 lbs. at 5 lbs. at 10 lbs. at
Buist's Beauty, $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.25
The Stone, 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75
The best varieties of the tomato to grow in your garden for private use are the Buist's Belle and Majestic. If you have never grown them tln-y will surprise you in their beauty, size, solidity and productiveness.
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TOMATO.
TOMATE (Fr.). LTEBESAPFEL (Ger.). TOMATE (Sp.).
Fifty years ago this vegetable was considered unfit for the table; and now there are none more popular; thousands of acres are annually grown in this vicinity, and thousands of baskets of them are daily sold throughout the Summer season in our markets. It is a point of good gar- dening to have this dish early; to accomplish which, sow in a spent, mild hot-bed early in Spring, and air freely in fine weather; when the young plants are three inches high, transplant them into another frame, to remain there until planted out, this will make them stronger and more stocky; tor a late crop sow the seeds in a very warm spot of the garden , and cover them at night or during cold weather with boards; when the weather becomes mild and pleasant, transplant them in a sheltered part of the garden facing south or southeast ; as the plants advance, support them with a few branches, or tie them up to stakes.
The earliest plants should have their tops pinched off as soon as they have set their fruit, which will cause them to ripen eariler. It is also a very good plan to plant a few plants in flower-pots or boxes, very early in the season, and place them near the glass in a green-house, 01 even on a window-sill; keep them well watered to encourage their growth until the weathei becomes settled; then transplant them to the garden; this will greatly increase their earliness. Most cultivators allow their Tomato vines to grow wild and support themselves; they, perhaps, have never given it a thought, that, by training and properly pruning them, they will not only increase their productiveness, but the fruit will ripen better and be of much finer quality. This is really the case; besides, it looks more orderly and much prettier to train or support them, There has been no vegetable so highly improved as the Tomato. The old varieties are to-daj valueless in comparison with those of recent introduction.
THE MAJESTIC TOMATO. Tina Largest and Finest Variety Known. Weighing from x% to 2 lbs. each,
This new variety which we have lately introduced, after years of selection, is without doubt the terjest and finest ever offered to the public; most of the mammoth sorts frequently grow rough and knotty, but the Majestic is as regular in form as if each fruit was modeled. Besides its immense size, it is as solid as an apple and almost seedless, is of a beautiful scarlet color and exceedingly attractive in appearance. Another great feature which strongly recommends it, it is entirely free from cracking, ripens uniformly, is the earliest of all the large fruiting sorts, as a i»«rket variety it is unequalled, and for private use it eclipses all. Sold only in our sealed packets of 50 seeds.
Price per packet, 25 cts,, or 5 packets for $1.00- 25 packets, $4.50, 50 packets, $8.00,
BUIST'S PRIZE BELLE TOMATO.
Buist's Belle. — With the exception of onr Majestic this is the largest and best of all varieties ( weighing 1} pounds) of the most perfect form. It is a hybrid of the famous Beauty, intioduced by us a few years since, which was universally acknowledged as the largest and best variety known, having been awarded first prize wherever exhibited. The Belle is earlier than the Beauty, and still larger in size, many specimens weighing the past season lk pounds each, and as solid as an apple , of a beautiful brigbt scarlet color, free from crack, and remaining perfect on the vine longer than any other variety. There has been no sort ever introduced that has given such perfect satisfaction, and proved such a favorite, as the Belle; in fact, we cannot see how anv further improve-
ment can be made on the Tomato, as it pos- sesses not only the largest size, but the great- est solidity, finest flavor, smallest quantity of seeds, richness of color and shipping quali- ties unequalled. Per oz., 50 cts.; 4 oz.. f 1 25; lb.. $4.00; or seed saved from selected fruit, per packet, 25 cts . or 5 packets for £1.00.
Livingston's Favorite. — A very desira- ble variety introduced by A. W. Livingston, of Ohio, the introducer of the famous Acme and Paragon. Is one of the largest and most perfect shaped varieties. Kipens evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the season. It is very politic, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears shipping long distance*. Per oz., 20 cts. ; } lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
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Buist's Beauty Tomato.
Living-stone's Beauty.— This variety is exceedingly popular and very attractive in appearance, and ripens with the Acme, of a rich glossy crimson color, with a slight tinge of purple, of handsome form, solid and stands transportation well. Per oz., 20 cts.; X H>-i 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Living-stone's Perfection.— A very de- sirable early variety, of comparatively recent introduction, which is more largely grown than any of its class. The fruit is almost round, ri- pens clear up to the stem, is solid, and rich in flavor. The skin is both thin and tough, making it a good shipper, while its clear, bright scarlet color makes it very attractive in appearance. Per oz. , 20 cts. , £ lb. , 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Livingstone's Stone.— This variety is re- commended for a main crop, is of large size, bright scarlet color, very smooth, with occa- sionally a specimen very slightly octagon- shaped; ripening evenly to the stem without a crack; exceedingly solid and firm-fleshed (as its name indicates); is an excellent ship- per; quality the very best; fine for canning; a good keeper; without hard core; not sub- ject to rot; ?ts appearance on market remark- ably attractive; a heavy variety; its vines and foliage rank and robust, heavily loaded with very uniform specimens of fruit. Per oz.. 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Paragon or Queen. — A very popular va- riety; color bright crimson; smooth, solid, of excellent flavor; bears transportation well; very productive; an excellent market varie- ty. Per oz , 25 cts.; £ lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2-0P.
Ignaotum. — A variety of recent introduction wortbv of general cultivation. The fruit is vary uniform in size and shape, rather flat
Buist's Beauty. — A
variety introduced by us a few years since, which has proved to be one of the best and most popular varieties known. We annually grow fifty acres of Tomatoes espec- ially for seed, and have made the improvement of all our stocks a special study; the " Beauty" originated on our Rose- dale farm from a cross made between the Par- agon and the Livingston Perfection. Its import- ant features are solidity, large size, perfect shape, desirable color (which is brilliant scarlet), even- ness of ripening without crack or wrinkle, free- ness of core, and its few seeds. As a profitable market variety it has no superior. Pero?. ., 40 cts. ; £ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
Livingstone's Beauty Tomato.
and bright red in color. It is very prolific, and though not (as some claim) a first early variety, it is valuable in all other respects, Peroz., 20 cts.; J- lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00.
Dwarf Champion.— One of the most dis- tinct and valuable Tomatoes of recent intro- duction, Dwarf, stiff habit, scarcely need- ing any support. It is very early and won- derfully prolific. Color, same as Acme. Is perfectly round and smooth, of medium size. Per oz., 25 cts, ; ? lb , 75 cts. , lb., $2.50.
Cardinal. — A variety that possesses many desirable features; color brilliant cardinal red; fruit solid, of good size, and productive Per oz„ 25 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
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The Acme. — This celebrated variety is of an entirely distinct character, and has become very popular; it is perfection in its beauty, solidity and earlixess, and has good carrying qualities, a very im- portant requisite for a desirable market va- riety; it is also well adapted for Southern culture, and one of the best to grow for Northern market. The plants are of a strong and vigorous growth, very productive; fruit of medium size, large enough for any use, form perfect, round, slightly depressed at the ends, very smooth ; color a glossy dark red, with a sort of purplish tinge; ripens all over and through at the same time; bears continu- ously until frost; delicious in flavor, has no green core, and but few seeds; unequalled for canning, preserving or slicing. Per oz. , 25 cts., | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
*2arly Smooth Red is one of the oldest varieties, quite early, of medium size, of apple-shape, and bright scarlet color. Per oz., 20 cts.; X 60 cts.; lb., £2.00.
Early Optimus. — Resembles Livingstone's Favorite in general appearance, but is more uniform in size, and very early. The large, handsome Tomatoes are borne in clusters of three to five; of a bright crimson-scarlet. Per oz , 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Turner's Hybrid or Mikado Tomato.
Large, or Mammoth Red.— This is a large, coarse-formed variety; very uneven and knotty, and is later in ripening than the for- mer. Per oz. , 20 cts. , % 1])., 60 cts. ; lb. , $2. 00.
Early Conqueror. — Is an early and very popular variety, quite productive, producing fruit about three inches in diameter, and ripening it very evenly and regularly. Per oz., 25 cts ; | lb., 60 cts ; lb., $2.00.
Early Canada Victor. — A recently in- troduced variety from Canada; is very early, producing large, handsome fruit. Per oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; lb., £2.00.
JL1lie Tilden.— This was the pioneer of all the present improved varieties; it became
Acme Tcaiato.
Turner's Hybrid or Mikado. -This is one of the very finest varieties ever introduced, and is entirely distinct from any other in both its fruit and foliage; the latter is whole or entire like the potato and not cut or serrated as in all other varieties, The color of the fruit is a purplish-red like that of the Acme or Essex Hybrid ; it is of very large size, averaging from f to \\ lbs. We do not regard it as a desir- able variety for mar- ket. Per 03., 25 cts. ;\ lb.,60ct*.i lb., $2.00. very popular throughout the entire countrv both with market gardeners Hud private growers; color bright scarlet, of very perfect form, entirely free from all ineqaalities; pro - duces abundantly; since the aitroduction of so many improved varieties., it is now but seldom grown. Per oz., 2» cts.; % %\t 60 cts ; lb , $2.00. Ijarg-e ITelloAV is similar to the Large Red in shape, but more solid in flesh; it is an ex- cellent variety for slicing. Per oz., 25 cts ■ X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Red Pear, or Plum Shaped.— Varie- ties producing their fruit in clusters; desira- ble for preserving or pickling purposes. Pet oz„ 26 cts.; % lb,, 75 cts.; lb.; J2.60.
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Buist's Selected Trophy. -The pop- ularity of the Trophy is equal that of any other variety, and will always he regard- ed with great favor by all growers. Our selection, represent- ed by our illustra- tion, is seed saved from selected speci- mens, and cannot fail in prod ucing handsome, well-form- ed, and desirable fruit; this variety is noted for its solidity and beauty. Peroz., 25 cts. ; \ lb , 75 cts.; lb , $2 50.
Essex Hybrid. -- This variety is a strain of the Acme, is quite early, possess- ing many good quali- ties, and is the first of its type to ripen. Fruit is of medium size color is purplish pink, lb., 60 cts.; lb , $2.00.
Golden Trophy. — A sport from the well- known Trophy; of a beautiful light yellow, occasionally faintly streaked with red; a de- sirable acquisition lor preserving as well as
, very solid Per oz., 25 cts.;
Buist's Selected Trophy Tomato, and in
for the table. Peroz., 30 cts. lb., $3.00.
4 lb., $1.00;
Yellow Plum. — Shape uniformly oval, and perfectly smooth; color lemon yellow; used for preserves. Per oz , 25 cts. ; %. lb., 75 cts. lb., 2.50.
TURNIP.
NAVET (Ft.). HERBST RUBE Ger.). NABO (Bp.).
The cultivation of the Turnip in this country, is greatly on the increase and is always a very desirable and profitable crop to grow, is of the easiest culture, but requires good, deep, rich soil, and should be sown before or after a rain, while the ground is moist, as on the strength of the early growth will depend in a great measure the success of the crop. The fly is very destruc- tive to the Turnip crop, especially during warm, dry weather, and frequently they will eat off an entire field as fast as the young plants make their appearance; the best plan is to sow an abundance of seed, at the rate of two pounds to the acre, and if the plants are too thick in the drills, thin them out by hoeing, or with a light harrow if sown broadcast. As soon as the plants form their rough leaves, they are safe from the attacks of the fly; but should the crop be destroyed, loosen or harrow the ground immediately, and re-sow at once. A dusting of plaster on the plants as they appear will frequently prevent such attacks. For an early Summer crop, sow the Early "White Flat Dutch or Red Top (strap-leaved) very early in Spring, in good, rich soil, either broadcast or in drills one foot apart; when the plants are up, thin them out to about four inches apart. For a general Fall crop, sow late in Summer or early Autumn, the flat, strap-leaved va- rieties broadcast, and the large, round varieties in drills. Ruta Baga or Swede should be sown in July, and always in drills twenty inches apart, and the plants thinned out to stand six inches, as the plants grow ridge up to them, otherwise they will form no bulbs. A seed sower should always be used for sowing Turnip seed in drills. Select the Model Drill as it is the best.
Wintering" Turnips. — Turnips may be kept perfectly sound until Spring by being- taken up about the first of November or before severe frost sets in. Cut the leaves off to aboul half an inch of the bulb; collect the latter and put them in a dry pit or cellar; cover with straw, and earth over all. Thus protected they will be found fresh and perfect until February; the Swede will be fit for the table until April. Those for Spriug use can be pitted out of doors in a dry situation, piling them in a conical form, and covering them with three inches of straw, and a foot or eighteen inches of earth, which will be ample protection. When opened in Spring, th«6e will be round to have nearly all the flavor of being fresh from the field.
Extra Early Purple-Top Munich.—
A distinct and handsome variety: with a bright purplish -red top; very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Early Snow Ball. — An early, white, round-formed variety, sweet and tendei when small, but pithy when full grown. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; M lb., 20 cts. ; lb.. 50 cts.
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Early White Flat Dutch (Steap- Leaved). -This is the earliest variety known, and can be sown, either broadcast or in drills ; it is, with- out exception, the best and most popular sort for either table use or for market; is of a beautiful flat form, of pure white color, and of a delicate, mild flavor; it produces bulbs entirely free from small roots and with long, narrow 6trap-leaves growing erect, which permits close culture. Peroz., lOcts.; X lo-> 20 cts ; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lb., $2.00; 10 lb., $3.50; 251b., $7.50.
Red, or Purple-Top (Steap-Leaved). — A variety of the easiest culture, and a gen- eral favorite with all; will do well to sow either broadcast or in drills, and will form good-sized bulbs, in a favorable season, in about seven or eight weeks from sowing ; it is of a perfectly flat form, with a small tap root, and a bright purple top; the leaves are short and narrow, growing erect from the bulb; it is a fine table variety, and excellent for feeding stock. This and the White Flat Dutch are the most popular of all the varie- ties- We annually grow from 150 to 200 acres of this seed to supply the demand. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. ; 5 lb., 32.00; 10 1b., $3.50; 25 1b., $7.50.
Large Red Top White Globe.— This variety is of the same habit, color and form as Buist's Mammoth, but the roots it pro- duces are very much smaller in size, it was from this variety that the Mammoth origina- ted by the careful selection of the largest and finest formed roots. Per oz , 10 cts. ; % lb., 20 cts ; lb., 50 cts ; 5 lbs , $2.00; 10 lbs., $3 50; 25 lbs., $7 50.
I>arg"e White Globe. — A variety grown exclusively for stock feeding; should be used in the Fall or early Winter, as it becomes pithy before Spring; is one of the most pro- ductive kinds; in good rich soil the bulbs will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight; it is of a globe shape; flesh and skin white; the tops or leaves are inclined to make a strong growth. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2 00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7.50.
Pomeranean White Globe.— This is a very handsome and popular variety, selec- ted from the White Globe, from which it differs only in the size and beauty of its roots. It is especially adapted for the South- ern States. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; % lb. , 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7.50.
Early White Flat Dutch ( Strap-Leaved) Turnip. Early Red, or Purple Top (Strap-Leaved) Turnip. The most popular varieties for sowing broadcast.
Early White Eg-g", is an early variety, in- troduced » few years since; pure white; of egg shape; quite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts, ; X lb., 20 cts.; lb , 60 cts. Extra Early Purple -T op Milan (Steap-Leaved). — This new foreign varie- ty is the earliest strap-leaved in cultivation; flesh pure white, purple-top, of flat form and excellent quality; highly recommended. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
! Early Snow- White Globe.— This is one I of the most beautiful formed varieties known, I of pure snow-white color, and almost as round as a ball; a very desirable ~nd pro- ductive early market variety; is far superior to the White Globe for a general crop. Per oz., 15 cts.; I lb , 20 cts.; lb-, 50 cts. I Large Green Globe. — A large, round, white-fleshed variety, with a green top, very productive. Per oz , 10 cts ; % lb , 20 cts. ; | lb , 50 cts.
| Large White Norfolk. — There is very little distinction between this and the White Globe they are both equally as productive, and as desirable _br stock feeding. Per oz., Per oz , 10 cts.; I lb., 20 cts ; lb., 50 cts Sweet German, or White French. — Flesh white, hard and firm, partaking much of the nature of a Ruta Baga. Must be sown mu:1' earl ier than the flat turnips. In the Autumn and early Winter it is apt to be hard, but mellows like an apple by keeping. Peroz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. | Amber Globe. — This is a very beautiful ! formed variety, quite productive, solid flesh, and attractive color; it keeps well, and is desirable for either table use or for stock feeding. Per oz., 10 cts.j % lb.., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
! Large Yellow Globe. — This is very simi- lar to the Robertson's Golden Ball; flesh pale yellow, very solid and keeps well; grows to a medium size and is an excellent table variety.
I Per oz. ; 10 cts.: \ lb., 20 cts ; lb., 50 eta.
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The demand
roots this va-
for it is now almost equal to that of the
IBUIST'S!
MAMMOTH RED TOP GLOBE;
Buist's Mammoth Red-Top White Globe, — This is one of the most valuable and most salable varieties now grown, it is of globe shape, flesh pure white, with a red or purple top, and of very rapid growth; it is of the same character and habit as the Eed Top Flat, differing only in its form and leaves; but owing to the great size and thick- ness of the root, it will produce twice as much to the acre; it can be sown either - broadcast or in drills, and is always a sure -cropper. Per oz., 10 cts ; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lb., $2.75 ; 10 lb., $5.00; 25 lb-. $11.25
Golden Ball is the best of the yellows for a Fall crop; is very solid and of good flavor; flesh bright orange, of a globe form, and keeps well ; an excellent table variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; X K>'» 20 cts-; lb-> 60 cts-
Long White Cow Horn. — A pure white variety, with green top, growing in shape similar to a cow's horn; is desirable for both table use and for stock feeding; keeps well. Per oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen, or Scotch Yellow.— This is one of the most popular foreign varieties, but cultivated to a very limited extent in this country. It re- sembles a very handsomely formed Euta Baga, and for feeding purposes is fully equal to them, and keeps solid until very late in the season. It can be sown with success fully a month later than the Swede, and is also quite desirable for table use. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; X lb,, 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Southern Seven Top.— This, the hardi- est of all sorts, may be left standing in the open ground during "Winter as far North as Philadelphia. In the Southern States it yields in the Spring abundant foliage for boiling with cured meats, and is only desira- ble for this purpose. Peroz., 10 cts. ; % lb., 20 cts.; lb , 50 cts.
Southern Prize. — This variety is also used for winter greens in the South; it also pro- duces large and beautifully formed turnips. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
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-4RUTA BACAS OR SWEDES.*-
The cultivation of the Ruta Baga is greatly on the increase in this country, but we are still very much behind Great Britain, where fully one-fifth of the Agricultural districts are culti= vated in this crop, for Winter food for Cattle and Sheep; in many sections of our country its cul- tivation is not thoroughly understood; as we have observed especially in the South that it is frequently sown broadcast, the result is that the crop proves a failure, as it will rarely if ever form bulbs when sown in this manner, it should always be sown on raised ridges, which should be slightly levelled off with the back of a harrow and lightly rolled after seeding, and as the plants grow, ridge up to them which causes them to bulb.
Buist's Improved Pur- ple-Top Yellow Ruta Baga or Swede.— This is the largest and most produc- tive Swede known; there is no variety which has gained a greater reputation throughout country than Buist's Improved, nials are continually being received by us indorsing its fine qualities and productive-
the entire Testimo-
ness; it cannot be too highly re- commended, and no sort will produce *uch handsomely form- ed roots or greater yield ; it has an exceedingly short neck, is very solid, of a beautiful orange- color, with a handsome purple top and is the result of many vears carefull selection. Per oz., 10 cts. ; ]4 lb., 20 cts. ; lb , 60 cts. ; 5 lbs., $2 75; 10 lbs., $5. 00; 25 lbs., $10. 0Q
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Purple Top Yellow.— This is the ordi- nary variety of the country, which it would be folly to grow it when the Improved Stock can be obtained, as the roots are smaller in size, and necks very much longer, which in a Ruta Baga, is evidence of degeneration, color of flesh yellow, with a purple top. Per oz., 10 cts. ; X lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50cts. ; 5 lbs , $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7.50.
Imperial Hardy Swede. — A celebrated English variety which is regarded as more hardy than any other sort, which is a great advantage for countries where the crop re- mains out all Winter as in Great Britain, it grows to a large size, flesh yellow, with a purple top, a good keeping variety . Per oz. , 10 ct,.; J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs , §7.50.
Elephant or Monarch Swede.— A va- riety of recent introduction from England, which is entirely different from any other variety in its form, being of an oblong shape, ft&d very broad at the top which extends
nearly the full length of the bulb, before it tapers; very productive, flesh yellow, solidj and top purple. Per oz., 10 cts ; J lb-, 20) cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Sutton's Champion Swede. — A cel- ebrated English variety of good form, neck short, color yellow, top purple, solid flesh, a good keeping variety. Per oz , 10 cts, ; i lb. , 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Skirving's Improved Swede.— A very old and celebrated English variety, which at one time was the only variety sown, but there has been such improvements made in the Swede within the past ten or fifteen years that the present demand for this variety is now quite limited. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts. ; lb. 50 cts.
Large White or White Russian. —A
pure white variety, of irregular shape, but of large size, and a solid keeper, flesh remark- ably sweet. Per oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb. , 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
10
Anise {Pimpinella anisum). — Per oz ,
cts ; \ lb , 35 cts.; lb-, SI 00. -Balm {Melissa officinalis). — Peroz , 20 cts.;
- % lb, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Basil, Sweet {Ocymum basilicum).—?z\
The soil for herbs should be light, rich and pulverized ab ilnely as possible before sowing. Always plant in very shallow drills, after which rake finely, and give a gentle pressure with a board or back of a spade. They are used for seasoning and medicinal purposes, and to preserve them properly, cut the stems and leaves just as the plant is coming into bloom, dry them in the shade, and when perfectly dry, wrap them up in paper and store them away in a dry room, or rub the leaves to a powder; pack in bottles and cork tightly, which will preserve them for any period.
Hyssop {Hyssopus officinalis) — Peroz. ,40
cts ; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. Lavender {Lavendula vera). — Per oz., 20
cts-; X lb., 50 cts.; lb , $1.75. Marjoram, Sweet {Origanum marjor- am). —Peroz . 20 cts ; %lb.,60 cts.;lb.,$2 00. Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis). —
Per oz., 40 cts. ; # lb . $1.00: lb , §3.00. Ro s e m ar y ( Rosem a rin u s offi anal is). — Per
oz , 30 cts.; t lb., $1 20; lb., #4.00. Rue {Ruta graveolens).— Perez., 25 cts.; %
lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. Saffron {Carthamus tinctorius)- — Per oz.,
15 cts. : % lb., 50 cts ; lb., $1 50. Sage {Salvia officinalis). — Peroz., 20 cts.; \
lb 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Summer Savory [Satureja hc lcnsis). —
Per oz , 15 cts.; % lb , 50 cts. : lb., $1.75. Thyme {Thymaus vulgaris). — Peroz, 40 cts.; X lb., $1.25; lb. $4 00.
oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts ; lb-, $2.00.
Bene {Sesamum cts., \ lb., 60 cts.
Per oz. , 20
15
orientale), lb.. $2.00.
Borage {Borago officinalis) .—Per oz.
cts.; \i lb., 60 cts.; lb ,$2.00 Caraway (Carum carvi). — Peroz., 10 cts. ;
i lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. Coriander {Coriandrum sativum). — Per
oz., 10 cts.; \ lb.. 35 cts.; lb . $1.00. Dill {Anethum graveolens). — Peroz., 10 cts ;
% lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Fennel, Sweet {Anethum fosniculum). —
Per oz., 10 cts ; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts Horehound {Marrubium vulgare) — Per oz, 30 cts.; X lb., $1.00; lb., $3 00.
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Buist's Lawn Grass Seed
For Lawns, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds.
The Buist's Mixture of Grass Seeds for Lawns, Parks, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds has long been famous for its producing a succession of verdure throughout the year; it is composed of the finest varieties of grasses, each of which has its season of beauty, and the result of this blending is the producing of a sod that is not only always evergreen and velvety in appearance, but of the color and beauty of an emerald. Many of the more famous lawns of our country were seeded down with the Buist's Lawn Grass, the preparation of which is a specialty with our house, which many years of experience has suggested ; it requires from 4 to 5 bushels to sow an acre, or for renovating old lawns about half that quantity.
\ Per qt. Per peck. Per bush.
Buist's Evergreen Lawn Mixture, • .... FinestGrade So 25 Si 25 $4 oo
Buist's Evergreen Lawn Mixture, Choice Grade 20 l oo 3 50
Buist's Fairmount or Central Park Mixture, • FinestGrade 20 l oo 3 50
Buist's Golf Greens Mixture, Finest Grade 25 1 25 4 00
Buist's Cheap Mixture, Good Grade 15 75 2 50
4Eg~We sell 5 bushels at 25 cts., and 10 bushels at 50 cts. per bushel less than quoted.
How to Prepare the Ground for Seeding Lawn Grass.
When a lawn or park is properly planted, the next most important feature is the grass which covers it; for no matter how beautifully a lawn is situated and planted, if it lacks this one re- quisite, it ceases oo be attractive. To accomplish this, pay great attention to the preparation of the soil; in a large extent of ground it should be ploughed, sub-soiled, and cross-ploughed; in contracted spaces dug and trenched, the surface properly graded and finely prepared, taking care to collect every weed or root of a weed that can be lound. Sow the seed in the months of Feb- ruary, March or April, in the Spring, with a slight broadcast of oats; and August, September or October, in the Fall, with a small proportion of rye. What kind of seed to sow. and where to get it, is the next question, as all that is called lawn grass seed is by no means the same; for some of those who prepare it, are entirely ignorant of the growth and nature of the various varieties of grasses, and are frequently led into errors that prove ruinous to the lawn. An error of this kind involves a great loss and disappointment to the owner, and is almost irreparable; therefore, procure your seed from an experienced and reliable house.
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After preparing the ground as directed, sow the seed at the rate of three to four bushels to the acre; cover in with a light seed-harrow, or thin branches tied together, to serve the purpose o* harrowing and give the whole a light roll with a field or lawn roller. Our finest mixed lawn gTass which we prepare, is well known for its superior quality in producing a succession of ver- dure throughout the whole season. Some of the finest lawns on the Hudson River and about Philadelphia were sown with our best preparation ; in ordering, it is essential to state the nature oi? the soil. Mow early, and mow frequently, is the secret of your after success, which gives strength and stability to the sward. During the warm Summer months do not cut close, and permit the mown grass to remain on the lawn; as it will greatly strengthen the roots, and prevent the young grass from being burnt out. And as a top dressing or manuring, never use stable manure, as it always contains seeds of weeds, but apply fine bone-dust at the rate of 300 or 400 weight pei acre, or 200 weight of Peruvian guano, or what is still better Buist's Lawn Enricher.
Use lawn-mowers in preference to the scythe; as it is not only a source of economy, but a lawn kept trimmed with a machine is always more beautiful than one mown with a scythe, as the sod become more compact, the surface more even; and the grass more luxuriant. Lawn-mowers have now reached great perfection; we have them of all sizes, some even sufficiently light for ©dies use. The most improved machines are the Buist's, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
USE BUiST'S LAWN ENRICHER.
Lawns are greatly improved with a top dressing of Lawn Enricher, which should be applied broadcast in early Spring, as it induces a rapid, and luxuriant growth, as well as a richer color, aud a more velvety appearance to the grass, about 500 lbs. to the acre is sufficient. Price, 5-lb. package, 30 cts.; 10-ib., 50 cts.; 25-lb. sack, $1.00; 50-lb. sack, $1.50 100-lb. sack, $2.50; per ton of 2,000 lbs., $35.00.
USE THE BUIST'S HAND LAWN MOWER
As they are Light, Durable and Cheap.
Price 10 inch, $3.50; 12 inch, $4.00; 14 inch, $4.50; 16 inch, $5.00; 18 inch, $5.50.
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The demand for our Special Mixtures for hay and permanent pasture is very rapidly increasing. The old custom of seeding down to clover and timothy alone, must, in a few years give way to a very large extent, to the more improved method, of mixing or blending the varie- ties of Grasses to be sown. When we state that the modern preparations will produce twice as much per acre as timothy and clover it is no exaggeration; it would therefore be great folly for the agriculturist not to adopt it, or at least experiment with a trial, to a moderate extent, until he becomes convinced of the great advantage to be derived from it.
In ordering it is necessary to state the character of soil on which it is to be seeded, that the proportions ot the most desirable varieties can be selected for the purpose.
PREPARATION No. I. (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price per Bushel of 18 lbs., $3.00. PREPARATION No. 2, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price Per Bushel of 2Qlbs., 3.50. PREPARATION No. 3, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price per Bushe: of 16 lbs., 2.50.
(No. 3 contains no clover).
VARIETIES OF GRASS SEEDS.
Herd, or Red Top Grass {Agrostis \ Natural Green Grass {poo. Pratensis
Vulgaris).— Valuable either for meadows, | variety).-^ native grass of luxuriant growth;
pastures or lawns, growing in almost any I it forms a heavy sward, but does not retain
soil. Per bush, of 10 lbs., $1.00; sack of 50 I its color as well as Blue Grass. Per qt., 25
lb<5 , $1.50. \ cts.; bushel of 14 lbs., $2.50.
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Fancy Cleaned Kentucky Blue
Grass (Poa pratensis). — Also known as June Grass. It is one of the most valuable varieties for lawn purposes, and as a fine pasture grass is indispensable- It thrives in dry soils, and retains its verdure during the hottest weather. Per qt., 20 cts.; bnsh. of 14 lbs., $2.25 Extra cleaned, per qt , 15 cts.; bush $2.00. Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovind). — Excel- lent for sheep pastures ; is short and dense in growth, making it valuable for grass olots. Per lb , 20 cts.; bush, of 12 lbs. $2.00.
English Rye Grass, Perennial Rye
(Lolium Perenne).—k. nutritious perma- nent grass for meadows and pastures, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. It thrives in almost any soil, and yields an early and abundant crop Per qt. 20 cts.; bush, of 24 lbs., $2.25 ; 26 lbs., $2.50; 28 lbs., $3.00.
Italian Rye Grass {Lolium Italicum). — A valuable European variety, thriving in any soil, and yielding early and abundant crops. Per bush, of 20 lbs., $2.25.
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina) — One of the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. Per qt , 25 cts.; bush, of 12 lbs., $2.50.
Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthuvi odoratum). — Useful as a mixture with other grasses, on account of its early growth. It is exceedinglv frayrant when cut for hay. Per lb., 50 cts ; bush, of 10 lbs., $1.00.
3Ieadow Foxtail {Alopecuris pratensis). — One of the best and earliest of pasture grasses Thrives best in moist localities, and bears close cropping. Per lb., 35 cts ; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). — One of the most desirable grasses for pas- tures, sowing in orchards or in shady places. It grows rapidly, thrives in sandy land, and does not suffer from close feeding. Per lb., 20 cts. ; bush, of 14 lbs , $2.25.
Timothy (Phleum Pratense).— Considered by many the best of the grasses for feeding to horses. It makes excellent hay and pro- duces heavy crops. Per lb , 15 cts.; bush, of 45 lbs., about $2 00 (subject to market changes).
Tall 3IeadoAv Oat Grass (Arena Ela- tior). — A valuable grass for soiling or per- manent pasture, of early a d luxuriant growth ; also makes splendid hav. Per lb., 20 cts.; 10 lbs , $1.75.
Wood Meadow Grass (Poancmoralis). — Well adapted for either pastures or pleas- ure grounds, having a pure, succulent and nutritive herbage of early growth, and thriv- ing well under trees. Per lb , 35 c ts.; bush of 14 lbs., $4.00.
Creeping* Bent Grass (Agrostis stoloni- fera). — An excellent variety for lawns, suc- ceeding well in moist situations Per lb., 20 cts; bush, of 20 lbs., $3.50.
Rough- Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). — Valuable for pastures and mea- dows, particularly on damp soils and shelt- ered situations, producing a constaat supply of nutritive herbage, greatlv liked bv cattle. Per lb., 30 cts. ; bush, of 14 lbs., $3.50.
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens). — Good for dry pastures and meadows. Per lb., 75 cts.; bush, of 7 lbs., $5.00.
Bronms Schraderi or Rescue Grass. — Is valuable for pastures, being hardy, pro- ductive and of rapid growth. Per lb., 35c.
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula).— One of the finest dwarf-growing grasses, thriving well in dry situations. Per lb., 20 cts.; b^h. of 12 lbs.. $2.00.
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis).— A valuable variety for permanent- pastures. Per lb., 12 cts.; bush, of 22 lbs., $3.00.
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylori).— Valuable only in sections where no other grasses will grow, when once planted it can never be exterminated, as it comes to stay. Koots are formed from every joint, and in two seasons the ground will become com- pletely netted. Seed per packet, 15 cts.; 5 pkts. for 60 cts.; oz , 30 cts.; 4 oz., 50 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Texas Blue Grass (Po^arachnifera).— This variety is destined to become as popu- lar in the South as the Kentucky Blue grass is in the North ; it is regarded as the best and the earliest Spring grass known for that section of our country. Its greatest period of growth is from the first Fall rains in Sep- tember until the last of May; its height of growth ranges from 2\ to 4 feet; it is a pe- rennial plant and when once established will last indefinitely. Price per pkt., 15 cts. or 5 pkts. for 60 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 oz., $1.00; lb., $2.50.
Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense). — Southern fodder plant, growing 30 inches or more in height; hardy in New Jersey. It is a rapid growing perennial. On rich soil, it may be cut three or four times in a sea- son. The best results are obtained by sow- ing the seed in August or September, at the rate of 25 to 35 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 15 cts : peck, $1.00; bush, of 25 lbs , $2-50.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.
A FORAGE PLANT of the greatest value. The sheep and cattle fanners of Great Britain regard it as an indispensable crop, and so will the America farmer when it becomes better knowu. Its cultivation is greatly on the in- crease in this country on account of its very rapid growth— it attains a height of three feet, producing 20 to 25 tons of green forage per acre, and makes full growth in ten weeks from sow- ing. It also affords fine pasture for sheep, hogs, or cattle, in four or five weeks. It is perfectly hardy and can be sown all through the season ; and withstands drought. Sow broadcast at the rate of 6 lbs per acre, or in drills two feet apart at the rate of 3 lbs. per acre. It also makes an excellent Spring kale for table use. Per lb., 20 < ts.: 10 lbs., SI 50; 50 lbs.. S5 OO; 100 lbs., .«j>.oo
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MILLETS.
The Millet is a very valuable forage crop, and has become very popular with all Planters The German or Golden is decidedly the best variety to grow producing large crops of fine grass, ranging in growth from 4.% to 6 feet high (according to strength of soil), which can be cut green or made into hay, and is readily eaten by all kinds of stock; its yield is from one and a half to two ana a half tons to the acre; it requires three-fourths of a bushel to sow one acre.
. Per bush., #1.25; 10 bush., #11.50 . Per bush , #1.25 ; 10 bush , #11.50 . Per lb., 20 cts.; 10 lb., #1.50
German or Golden Millet, Hungarian Millet, . . Pearl or Egyptian, . .
CLOVER SEEDS.
BUIST'S RECLEANED RED CLOVER SEED,
(teifolium pratexse). Wc call special atteution to the superior quality of Buist'a
Recleaned Red Clover Seed, which will be found superior
to the samples generally handled by the trade. Special prices on application. There is not sufficient care exercised by the planter or farmer in the selection of this, the most valuable of all grass seeds; many sow it without even examining whether or not it contains Golden Millet. more seeds of weeds than of clover, and such may frequently wonder
where all the d^sies, docks, thistles, and other weeds that infest their farms soring from. Weeds will always make theii appear- ance fast enough without sowing them, and" to guard against this, sow no grass seed unless you examine it either with a sharp eye or a magnifying glass; no farmer should ever allow a weed to run to seed on his farm; cut them down or pull them out; weeds can't stand such harsh treatment long, and a season or two of this kind of warfare will give you a clean farm and more money in your pocket. Owners of farms, who lease them out, should always select the required grass seeds them- selves, as many tenants are really exceedingly careless in this import- ant requisite; we know of instances I where tenants on short leases, an- nually purchase and sow the screen- ings of clover, simply to economize, which is composed of weeds and im- perfect grains of seed ; but such econ- omy would very soon impoverish any farm, and a tenant who exercises it, 1 is certainly a very unprofitable one.
(Subject to market changes) Per lb., 12 cts. ; bush, of 60 lbs., $5.50. SCARLET OR CRIMSON CLOVER,
(TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM).
One of Natures Greatest Fertilizers. By Ploughing the Crop undei it will make the most barren farm Rich and Productive.
The Crimson Clover is a native of Italy and is the standard food for stock in that country, and also in th6 southern part of France, where it is cut green or made into hay . Within the past five years it has become very popular in certain sections of this country, especially in Virginia and Delaware, and is gradually becoming dis- seminated as far as Georgia and the Carolina* where it is- regarded as an invaluable crop, flourishing there, eqnal to the Red Clover in the North. It is an annual grass, per- fectly hardy in the South, standing their Winters as well as the heat of their Summers; it should be sown during August, September or October and will produce a crop in 5 or 6 months after sowing, it also affords an early pasture. After mowing it continues growing until cold weather. In the North it is becoming a very popular crop, the flowers which are cone shape, are pro- duced in dense masses of a beautiful, dazzling scarlet color. The seed has more the appearance of Millet than Clover. It requires 10 to 15 pounds cf seed to the acre. Per lb., 10 cts. ; 10 lbs., $1 .00 ; bushel of GU lbs. , $4.00.
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ALiFAXiFA GliOVE^, Of* LOCEJtflE.
(Medicago saliva.)
The Great Clover of the Pacific Coast.
Over the Pacific routes to California and on the great ranches of the West the only variety of Clover that is grown is the Alfalfa, where it is cul- tivated to a greater extent than the Red Clover is in the Middle States; vast fields of it are always in sight as far as the eye can reach, it furnishes fine pasture and hay for both horses and cattle ; it is a perennial plant, and when once properly seeded in a suitable soil, will produce fine crops for several years. It has a remarkably strong growth, occasioned by its roots penetrating the ground to a great depth, until they are altogether out of reach of drought; and in the very driest and most sultry weather, when every blade of grass droops for want of moisture, Lucerne appears in luxuriant growth; and for this leason it is very desirable for all tropical countries. Its cultivation is simple, requiring no more care and attention than a crop of the ordinary red clover, excepting the first year in preparing the soil and seeding, bow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 15 cts. ; 10 lbs., |1.25; bush, of 60 lbs , $6.50. If sent by mail add 8 cts per lb. for postage.
White Dutch Clover ( Trifolium Repens).
— The best variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season ; offer highest grade* of s^d only. Per lb., 25 cts. ;
Alsike Clover.
Alfalfa, or Lucerne Clover.
We
it also affords excellent food for bees. 10 lbs., §2.25 ; 100 lbs., $20.00.
Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Hoi? Clover {Hedysarum Onobrychis). — A valuable Clover lor the Middle and South era States. In some sections it is consid ered indispensable, as it increases the n\yw of milk. The seeds are more nutritious than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls. Requires a calcareous soil. 100 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 15 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1.00.
Bokhara Clover {Melilotus Alba) A rapid growing white-flowered sort, ex- cellent for bee food, lor which purpose it should be largelv grown. Per lb., 30 cts, 10 lbs., $2.50.
Japan Clover {Lespedeza Striata).— A low-branching Clover that does well ir. the South. It thrives on poor land an-: produces continual herbage , Not adapted to Northern latitudes, as it is only half hardy. Per lb., 30 cts.; 10 lb., $2.50.
Alsike, or Swedish Clover ( Trifo Hum hybridum) — A very valuable va riety which resembles the Red Clover ir growth and habit; of very luxurian1 growth, sweet, nutritious, valuable it- preparations for hay and permanent pas- tures, affords excellent food for bees; it also thrives well on cold, wet, stiff soils. Per lb , 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.25.
If you wish to seed down a Lawn, sow Buist's English Lawn Grass. Some of the Finest Lawns in this country were sown with this seed— it is as velvety in appearance as a velvet carpet.
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Buist's Special Mixture of Grasses for Hay and Permanent * Pasture. (See page 125.)
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Buist's Selected
Seed Oats
OF-
Heavy we?sht
AND
Finest Quality.
Our Oats are selected especially for seed purposes; ar* always recleaned by us and will he found of the very choicer quality and of the heaviest weight. Our quotations are fc» the standard weight of 32 lbs. per bushel.
VARIETIES.
Bush. $0.^0
.90 .90 .90 .90 .90 .90 .90 2.50 2.25 2.25 .65
10 Bush.
$ 8 00 8.0". 8.0C 8.0J 8.00 8.00 8 0.) 8.0J 20 0 J 20.00 20.00 6.00
Peck.
White Welcome, $ 40
White Belgian, 40
Pringles Progress, 40
Eastman's Wide-awake,. 40
American Triumph, 40
White Russian, 40
White Probstier, 40
Surprise, 40
White Clydesdale, 1.00
Imported Scotch Potato 75
Imported Black Tartarian, 75
Common Seed Oats, 25
ALSO
Seed Wheat, Seed Rye, Seed Barley & Seed Buckwheat
Of all Varieties of the Finest Quality.
\^W^\W j^BUIST'S SEEDS for the Farm ar?
sE^MIElS d& *ne mos* Profitable to sow, because they art
^LVQAK\\ no* onlJT Recleaned, but are always of tht
u g - Finest Grades.
A Farmer who pays little or no attention to the selection of j the Grass Seeds which he annually sows, will in a few years find [ that he is growing- more Plantain and Daisy than grass, and nat- j urally concludes Farming is a failure. J
BEST'S GAKDEN GUIDE.
BUIST'S
MM Birfl Mi
* ceding Birds with Seeds that are either Dusty, Mouidy or Impure, is both injurious to their health and damaging to their Song.
Our Bird Seeds are always reclean- sri. and entirely free from all dust and lirt, which are so injurious to birds. They are beautifully pul up in attrac- :i\ e cartoons containing one pound each, it is the finest quality of seed and is re- garded by dealers as the best brand in the narket. Price 10 cents each or we can •nail you a pound package as sample for 18 cents, or you can order a 25 pound ;ase for $2.00, which can be sent by ex- press or freight at a trifling cost.
Per 100 lb
Canary Seed, Sicily $5 50
Canary Seed, German. .. 5 00 Canaay Seed, Spanish.... 5 00
Bird Seed, Mixed 6 00
Hemp Seed, American... 5 00
Hemp Seed, Russian 5 00
Millet Seed 3 50
Rape Seed, London
Rape Seed, German
Rice, Unhulled
Maw Seed
Lettuce Seed
Vetches, for Pigeons
Sunflower, for Parrots
Per lb.
$ 10 10
T£ you have a garden, ft it is the greatest folly to sow the common seeds of the
COUnt ry, as it costs the same for labor in cultivation and manure, whether you grow crops of choice vegetables or poor ones; as the pur ty of seeds can- not be ascertained by their appearance, they should the*efore be purchased only from such houses as grow their own stocks, by so doing the chances of dis- appointment iu your gardeuing opera- tions will be very much lessened If you have never tested those of Buist s growth, sow them this season as they are unsurpassed; tbey are always grown from selected seed stocks, which are an- nually made fiom the crops when in full growth.
Broom Corn.
Quart. Peck. Bush.
Weber's Evergreen £ 25 $1 00 $3 00
Improved Evtrgreen 20 80 2 75
Common Tall 15 60 2 25
Common Dwarf 15 60 2 25
Field Beans.
Burlinghame Mediums 15
White Marrow 15
White Navy or Sm ' 1 Pea Bean 1 5
Red Kidneys 20 1
Field, or Cow Peas.
Fon fchern Black-Eye Cow. .... 10
Canada Field 10
Southern Clay Peas 12
Tares, or Vetches.
Spring Tares 25 1 25
Winter Tares 25 1 50
Hairy or Sand Vetch 25 150
Sugar-Cane, or Sorghum,
Early Amber ~0
Early Orange
7o 75 75 00
60 50 75
JO
2 75 2 75
2 75
3 50
2 25
1 75
2 75
4 50
5 50 5 50
2 50 2 50
BUIST'S GARDEN GLIDE.
BUIST'S
Assortments of
FLOWER SEEDS
OUR PICTORIAL COLLECTION
For Summer Homei
Embracing the most beautiful and attractive SUMMER BLOOMING VARIETIES
Assortment No. 1 — 12 distinct and beautiful varieties, price No. 2—18 «' " " No. 3-25
No. 4— 30 " " " " "
No. 5— 50
5 .50 .75 1.00 1.25 2.00
tfeg^These Assortments contain a number of varieties that are sold at 10 cts. per packet. 7e mail them free and guarantee tbeir safe delivery.
Table Showing the Quantity of
Lbs. per Bush.
8arley, broadcast 48 2 to 3 bush .
Beans, Dwarf, in drills 60 1£ bush.
Beans, Pole, in hills... 60 10 to 12 qts.
Bei ts,' Table, in drills 6 lbs.
Beets, Mangel Wurzel 5 lbs.
Broom Corn, in hills 46 8 to 10 qts.
Buckwheat, 48 1 bush.
Cabbage, in beds to transp't £ lb.
Carrot, in drills 3 to 4 lbs.
Clover, Red 60 20 lbs.
Clover, White 60 12 to 15 lbs.
Clover, Alsike 60 10 lbs.
Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa.. -60 20 lbs.
Com, in hills 8 to 10 qts.
Corn, for Fodder 56 3 bush.
Cucumber, in hills 2 lbs.
Flax, broadcast 56 1$ bush.
Grass, Kentucky Blue 14 3 bush.
G rass, Orchard 14 3 bush.
Grass, English Rye 24 3 bush.
Grass, Red Top 10 3 bush.
Grass, Timothy 45 £ bush.
Grass, Hungarian 48 1 bush.
Grass, Lawn 15 4 bush.
Hemp 44 1^ bush.
Ivale 5 lbs.
Seed Required to Sew an Acre
Lbs. per Bush.
Melon, Musk, in hills 2 to 3 lbs.
Melon, Water, in bills 4 to 5 lbs.
Millet 48 1 bush.
Oats, broadcast 32 2 to 3 bush
Onion, in drills 6 to 8 lbs.
Onion for Sets, in drills 50 to 60 lbs
Onion Sets, in drills 6 to 12 bus\
Parsnip, in drills 4 to 6 lbs.
Round Peas, in drills 60 H bush.
Wrinkled Peas, in drills 56 1£ hush
Peas, broadcast 3 bush.
Potatoes (cut tubers) 60 10 bush.
Pumpkin (in hills) 3 lbs.
Radish, in drills 8 to 10 lbs.
Rye, broadcast- 56 1 J to 2 bush
Sage, in drills 8 to 10 lbs
Salsify, in drills 8 to 10 lbs
Spinach, in drills 15 lbs.
Squash (bush varieties), in hills 4 lbs.
Squash (run'g varieties), ' ' 3 lbs.
Sugar Cane 12 lbs.
Tomato, to transplant i lb.
Turnip, in drills 2 lbs.
Turnip, broadcast 2 lbs.
Vetches, broadcast 2 to 3 bush.
Wheat, broadcast 1£ to 2 bust
FOR THR PA§T fifteen or twenty years the vegetable world has been annually startled with surprising Novelties, which from the glowing descriptions and endorsements, one would virtually expect the old and well known favorites were being entirely supplanted; but where are most of these great wonders to-day ? If the whole collection were to be sifted down, there would scarcely be a dozen of thein worthy of any attention. If a Squash has an extra wart or excrescence visible, it is con* sidered an extraordinary production, and is immediately re named and catalogued with glowing de- scription, and en orsed by imaginary growers.
But the public are awakening to this imposition, and while they are just as eager for choice sorts as heretofore, they want to be assured of true merits; which can be obtained only by improving the old varieties by selection, which may consist of earliness, productiveness, size and flavor, which are the valuable acquisitions : Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Beet, Tomato, and many others have been vastly improv- ed in this manner, and by ^uch continued method the intelligent growers stock mus. reach that grade of perfection that no Novelty- the sport of a season -can ever attain, and certainly such stock ia more desirable than the trash that is annually sprung like a cyclone upon the public every year.
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Large Flowering Sweet Peas
Are stifll the Fashionable Summer Flower
Price of any of the named Varieties : Per Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lOcts., 4 oz. 30 cts., lb. $1.00
There has been no Summer Blooming Flower that has sprung so rapidly into popular favor as the deliciously perfumed Sweet Pea ; for many years it was almost entirely discarded, but now it is not only the most highly prized but regarded as the most fashionable flower of the garden.
It has become very much improved the past few years by hybridizing, and many of the recently introduced varieties are great beauties. They are of the easiest culture, but the most important requisite to bear in mind is the earlineds of sowing, which should be very early in spring, in rich, well pulverized soil, and from five to six inches deep ; make a trench six inches deep, in this sow the seed and cover two inches. As the young plants make their appearance, continue filling in two inches at a time until the trench is filled, the plants will then become thoroughly established to withstand warm weather, and will continue flowering a much longer period than if sown in the ordinary way near the surface. Another very important feature that must not be overlooked, is the clipping off the flowers as they mature and fade, for if they are allowed to remain they form their seed pods and mature and die.
VARIETIES
Adonis. Carmine rose, shaded with white. Apple Blossom. Bright rosy pink •
blush wings. Blanche Burpee. Largest white. Blanche Ferry. Pink and white. Blushing Beauty. Finest pink. Boreatton. Deep maroon. Butterfly . White edged with lavender. Cardinal. Bright scarlet. Captain Clarke. Red, white and blue. Captain of the Blues. Bright blueish
purple.
Countess of Radnor. Delicate lavender. Carmine Invincible. Deep crimson scarlet.
Crown Princess of Prussia. Blush pink.
Delight. White, pink and carmine. Dorothy Tennant. Deep Mauve. Duchess of Edinburgh. Scarlet, rose shaded.
Duchess of York. White, pink stripe. Duke of Clarence. Rosy claret. Duke of York. Rose, primrose and pink.
Emily Eckford. Heliotrope. Eliza Eckford. Rosy pink and white. Empress of India. White and rose. Emily Henderson. Purest white. Firefly. A bright crimson scarlet. Gaiety. White, rose stripe. Her Majesty. Bright rosy pink. Ignea. Brilliant red. Invincible Scarlet. Bright scarlet. Indigo King. Blue and purple. Isa Eckford. White, shaded pink.
Fine Mixed Varieties, pkt. Fine Mixed English Variety, 1 ' Eckford's Fine Mixed, " Eckford' s New Hybrids, " French Beauties, "
FOR ALL OTHER VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS- SEE PAGES K*<> TO 141>.
I/ady Beaconsfield. Salmon rose and yellow.
Xady Penzance. Pale rose. I,emon Queen. Lemon and white. Lottie Eckford. Lavender-shaded
heliotrope. Miss Hunt. Carmine pink. Monarch. Bronzy crimson. Mrs. Eckford. Delieate primrose. Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain. White,
pale rose stripe. Mrs. Gladstone. Delicate pink. Mrs. Sankey. White. Orange Prince. Orange piak. Ovid. Rosy pink.
Painted I/ady. White and rose pink. Peach Blossom. Salmon pink and
carmine. Primrose. Pale primrose. Princess Beatrice. Carmine rose. Princess I/OUise. Rosy pink and lilac. Princess of Wales. White, shaded and
striped mauve. Princess Victoria. Bright cherry. Queen of England. Pure white. Queen of the Isles. Scarlet, striped white Rising Sun. Orange rose and blush. Royal Robe. Delicate pink-shaded carmine.
Senator. Chocolate, striped white. Splendor. Rich rose with crimson shading Stanley. Deep maroon. Venus. Salmon buff. Vesuvius. Purple, spotted. Violet Queen. Lilac and pink. Waverly. Rosy claret and purple.
5 cts. 5 5 5 io
20 Cts.
25
25
25
30
lb. 60 cts. " 75 " 75 " 75 " $1.00
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR
FLOWER SEEDS.
The very general attention that is being given to the cultivation of Annuals, Biennials and Perennials require a few suggestions for the guidance of the inexperienced, who generally bestow any misfortune that may occur in their vegetating or growing on the poor seeds and seedsman. We do not pretend to say that they are always exempt from blame, for we are convinced that there are many seed*, sold that are perfectly worthless ; yet when we hear of a novice who sowed his Calceolarias in the garden, and planted his Stocks like Peas, we cannot help thinking but that the misfortune more fre
auently occurs from improper treatment than from inferior seeds. Care should be taken not to sow before le ground becomes slightly warm, say during the month of May about Philadelphia. The soil should be well pulverized, and, if possible, turned up before winter, and on no account work it in wet weather. The strength of the plants, and their ability to produce a profuse bloom, will depend mostly upon the richness of the soil ; therefore work into it thoroughly rotted manure, or, what is better, mould formed from decayed leaves. There are two ways of sowing seeds : the one in the border where they are intended to remain ; the other in prepared beds, from which they are transplanted to the Flower Garden. The former plan, although the one most generally adopted, has many inconveniences; one of the principal of which is, the ground is occupied for a long period before they arrive at perfection. It would, therefore, be more advisable, if it were possible, to sow all Annuals in prepared beds, and afterwards transplant to the Flower Borders; but there are some that will not bear transplanting, but these exceptions are few. There should also be discretion used in their sowing; for instance, small delicate seeds should merely be sown on the surface, some barely pressed into the soil, and others fully one-fourth of an inch deep, in most cases, a slight sprinkle of dampened moss will cause them to vegetate more freely, and prevent the surface soil from becoming baked; but as soon as the plants appear it should be removed. When the seedlings are up, they should be early, carefully and sufficiently thinned out to prevent their being injured by crowding, and when a few inches high remove them to the Flower Borders. Tall-growing varieties should, when necessary, have neat supports, to prevent damage from wind and rain; this additional care will be amply repaid in the duration and beauty of the plants.
ASTERS.— This beautiful class of Annuals should be sown in pots early in March, and placed in a close frame or greenhouse near the glass. When the plants attain an inch high, they should be trans- planted separately into good, rich soil, and their growth encouraged until the season is sufficiently far advanced to be in no danger from frost; then prepare your Flower Border by incorporating well-rotted manure and pulverizing the soil. Select a cloudy day for transplanting them, after which water them thoroughly, and should the following day be warm, shade them from the sun. The Aster will always repay any care bestowed on its culture; no flower is equal to its gayety when well grown. The most approved varieties to cultivate are the Truffaut's P/EONY-flowered, the Imbricated Pompone, Dwarf Chrys- anthemum, Dwarf Bouquet and RosE-flowered ; to these maybe added the New Giant Emperor, which produces flowers of the largest size and of the most perfect form.
GERMAN TEN- WEEK STOCK.— This favorite flower is cultivated similar to the Aster. The three principlal rules to observe with these, as with all half-hardy Annuals raised in forcing-houses or frames, are: i. Preservation from insects, 2. No sudden check to their growth by too long or sudden exposure. And 3. A gradual hardening before planting out in genial, moist weather. The univer- sally admired Scarlet Intermediate Stocks, for spring blooming in the conservatory or greenhouse, should be sown in the Summer and Autumn months; the flowers are more perfect in form, and bloom more frequently than the common Ten-week variety , in fact, it should be sown in preference to any other variety of its class, for either Spring or Summer flowering. The Intermediate White is the next most desirable variety, possessing the same nature and affording a beautiful contrast in color.
VERBENA. — Sow in February or March in light, sandy soil, and place in a spent hot-bed , when iie plants form their second leaf, prick out in pots and replace them in the frames until well established, when they should be transplanted into the Flower Border. The seed germinates more freely, and the plants grow more luxuriantly if sown in the open border and thinned out as they requi ;.
PANSY, or HEART'S-EASE (Viola tricolor).— For Summer blooming, sow in February ~nd March in light soil; place the seed-pans on surface heat in frames or greenhouses ; if fine plants are required, transplant into large seed-pans when the second leaf is formed, or harden off in cool frames »ot planting out. Sow also in July and August without heat for the following season, and transplant intc >pen borders of rich soil.
CARNATIONS.— Sow in early Spring months, using light soil , cover quarter of an inch in depth place in a cool frame or greenhouse, with ventilation, and shade from excess of sun , as the plants progress gradually expose to open air and plant ov:t in prepared beds or in pots.
C ANN AS. — This majestic plant is gradually becoming more popular , its large, glossy leaves an< brilliant scarlet flowers produce a striking effect in the flower garden. Sow from February to March in hg • soil ; place on heat, and when they form their second leaf, pot each plant singly, keep in moderate he^ until well established, then transplant out into a warm situation. The more their growth is encouragec the larger the leaves and earlier the bloom. To cause the seed to germinate more freely, the outer seed coat should be peeled off. We offer this season some new and very beautiful varieties, with crimson c blotched foliage.
FOR THE SOWING OF
CALCEOLARIA, PRIMULA, AND OTHER DELICATE SEEDS,
Sow in July and August, if but moderate-sized plants can be accommodated through the wintes but if plants are required for specimens, sow in June.
To insure success in the raising of seedlings, it is requisite to attend to the following directions a* nearly as possible. The seeds should be sown in pots prepared in the following manner The pot to be half filled with drainage, over the rough siftings of mould, and the surface covered with soil as fine as possible, half of which should be composed of silver sand. When prepared thus, it should be watered with a fine rose ; immediately after this sow the seed carefully, without any covering of soil The pots should then be placed under a close frame or hand-glass, in a shady part of the garden or greenhouse, no artificial heat being required. In large establishments, of course, there are propagating or other houses that will do, where the same kind of moist temperature could be obtained, but any exposure to the sup must be carefully guarded against by shading with mats or paper If the situation is of the proper temperature, they will require watering but very seldom. As soon as the seedlings are strong enough they must be pricked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation , from the store pot* tney will require to be potted off singly ; after this the plants will grow very rapidly Through the wintej the plants will thrive well on the shelves m the greenhouse near the glass, and to obtain fine specimens they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, and should they be attacked by the greet; fly, smoke them immediately with tobacco, as no plant in cultivation so readily suffers from this insect at the Calceolaria
It is necessary to remark, that one of the most frequent causes of the appearance of these injurious Insects is the plant becoming root-bound , to avoid this evil, it is important that it should frequently bt repotted during the growing reason
t CINERARIAS are more hardy in their growth, and require somewhat less care than the above but for them the same treatment will suit in the raising of the seed, etc If required to flower in the winter, seed should be sown in April and May, and in the following months for Spring flowering
CUMBERS for garden decoration should be sown in January, February and March, the earlies foe better: the following are the most desirable varieties for that purpose Maurandia, the blue, white and pink; Cobcea scandens, Lophospermum, Calempelis, Tropaeolum, Thunbergia, Loasa, and for othej varieties, see under the head of Climbing Plants Sow them in small pots or seed-pans, and plac^ nea> the glass.
ANNTJAXS are exclusively raised from seed , they attain perfection and last for one season only tney are divided into three classes — hardy, half-hardy and tender Hardy Annuals are such as will stanr a severe frost, half-hardy are more delicate, and tender Annuals will perish with the slightest frost.
BIENNIALS are' those plants that flower the second year from the sowing of the seed, and the* perish
PERENNIALS are herbaceous plants, which die down during the Winter, and spring up anc doom the following season , they should be covered late in the Fall with well-rotted manure, whit l should be dug about the roots in the Spring. Tender Perennials should be dug uo and stored ?w*; free from frost, and planted out in early Spring
VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS.
Varieties of Climbers, Immortelles, Foliage Plants, Ornamental Grasses? and Greenhouse Seeds, will be found under their respective heads
9. Per packet.
i, ABRONIA TT3IBELLATA. — Trailing plants producing clusters of sweet-scented rosy lilac blossoms, resembling the Verbena, blooming a long time, effective in beds, rockwork, or hanging-baskets, peel off the husk before sowing the seed; half-hardy 10
a. ADONIS ^STIVAEISC^/oj Adonis, also known as Pheasant's Eye) Handsome foliage, pretty, dark crimson flowers; height I ft. . . . .... .5
AGERATUM. — Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very useful where cut flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole summer, also good for winter blooming in pots, succeeding in any soil, half-hardy. 1 to 2 ft
3 Mexicanum. — Blue, 1 ft .«>
4 Mexicanum albiflorum nanum . 5
No ' f-Mkp-
of Heaven) — An attractive free-flowering hardy perennial, producing flowers on long slender stems like a single pink, blooms first season, mixed rose and white. 1 ft 9. hybrida fl. pL — Double flowers it AXONSO A.— Free-flowering bedding plants, continuing in bloom until killed by frost; also good house-plants, half-hardy, 18 in
10. Warscewiczi. — Bright crimson flowers ;
11 grrandiflora. — Large flowering, bright scarlet . « ALYSSUM,— Free flowering pretty little plants for beds, edgings, or rock work, the annual varieties bloom all summer, also desirable for winter flowering
12 Sweet. — White, very fragrant, 6 in . < 13. Wierzbecki.— White and yellow, hardy f
5 Mexicanum albiflorum. — White; 1 ft 5 - perennial' blooms the first season
6. Ctelestinum ( Tom Thumb) —Light blue s 14 saxatile conapactum.— Showy golder,
7 Lasseanxii.— Dwarf, flowers pink . to yellow flowers, hardy peienntai foi spring-
3 4GROSTETYIMA CCELI-ROSEA {Rose I bedding and rock work tK ft
FLOS ADONIS.
II i. PerPaoket.
AMARANTHUS.— Are showy blooming plants, with their long racemes of curious Bowers; half-hardy.
atropurpureus.— Is covered with long drooping spikes of purple flowers; 4 ft. . . 5 0. caudatus (Love lies Bleeding-).— Long drooping racemes of blood-red flowers; 3 ft. 5
7. giganteus. — Large showy crimson flow- ers 5
ANAGALLIS.— Dwarf, compact, flower- ing plants; admirably adapted for orna- mental baskets, rock-work, edgings, and small beds; succeed best in light, rich soil, in a sunny situation- covered with flowers the whole summer: naif-hardy- 6 in.
?S Eugenie. — Light blue, shaded with white 10
• 9 grandiflora coerulea 10
10. Napoleon EQ.— Rich maroon color ... 10
n. sanguinea. — Bright red 10
ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Brag-on).— One of our most showy and useful border plants. The more recently improved varieties of this valuable genus are large, finely-shaped flowers of the most brilliant colors, with beautifully marked throats; they succeed in any good garden-soil, and are very effect- ive in beds. Hardy perennials, blooming the first year if the seed is sown early; 1 ft.
T2 brilliant. — Bright scarlet, with white throat 10
43 fire-fly. — Orange and scarlet with white throat 10
»4 delila.— Carmine, with white throat ... 10
25 galathe. — Crimson, with wThite throat, large flowering 10
16 papilionaceum.— Blood-red, with pure white throat 10
rj. choice mixed.— Finest named varieties . 5 AQUTLEGIA ( Columbine). -BeautiM gro- tesque and varied-colored flowers, blooming freely in the spring; hardy perennials; 2 ft.
£ caryophylloides.— Double, variously col- ored, carnation striped 10
ASTER (Queen Margaret).— One of the most popular and effective of our garden favorites, producing flowers in profusion in which richness and variety of colors are combined with the most perfect and beautiful form. It is indispensable in every garden or pleasure-ground where an autumnal display is desired. They delight in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry weather should be mulched witn rotted manure, and well watered, which will increase their beauty and duration of flowers.
*9 Betteridge's Prize choice strain of Eng- lish varieties , • . . . 10
jc dwarf pyramidal bouquet. — A perfect bouquet of flowers, mixed colors 10
XI, arloh*»-(iow-o«>«1 pvmmjilAV — Mixed col-
AG3RATUM MEXICANUM. No. Per P*o$&!
32. cocardeau, or crown.— Fine flowers, very double, with white centres, bordered with many bright rich <-.olors ir-
33. Victoria.— Vari' /us colors, flowers very double, as larg; as the Emperor Aster; habit pyramidal S$
34. rose-fl'owerec .—A beautiful variety, regu- larly imbricated; r^buct habit, with various colored large brilliant flowers X*
35. Giant Emperor. — Flowers of great size, very double, fine form, brilliant colors, of robust growth IS
36. Trufaut's paeony-flowered perfection. — Very double, large, and finely-shaped flowers, of various bright rich colors ... IS
37. chrysanthemum-flowered. — A dwarf, very double, late free-blooming variety; mixed colors »
38. German quilled.— Perfectlv double quill- ed flowers, of beautiful mixed colors ... ZO
39. Schiller. — A very- fine variety of the Dwarf Bouquet Aster, late, and profuse bloomer . ic
40. New Washington ,— Pure wh ite; splendid is
41. BALSAM (Lady S.'ipper).— An old and fa- vorite garden flower, producing its gor-
feous masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored owers in the greatest profusion; of easy cultivation; succeeds in good rich soil, also fine for conservatory decorations; tender; 1 to 2 ft.: mixed varieties J
42. camellia-flowered or spotted.— Very doubled, perfect in form, and beautiful colors, mixed 1%
43. Benary's improved.— Camellia-flowered u
44. rose-flowered.— Superb double flowers, mixed colors IS
45. camellia, flore alba.— Pure double white flowers, fine for bouquets and funeral designs I*
46. Solferino. — Satiny white, streaked and spotted with lilac and crimson; very beautiful H
47. dwarf carnation striped. — Very double, with flowers striped like a Carnation ... Zt
48. BARTONIA AUREA.— Golden, very showv; from California *
49. BEOENS ATROS ANGUTNEA.— Rich dark crimson, with yellow anthers; beauti-
fui foliage, free-flowering, tender 12
BRACHYCOME (Swan P.iver Daisy) — Free-flowering, dwarf-growing plant, cov- ered during the greater part of the summer with a profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flowers; suitable for edgings and small beds; half-hardy; 6 in.
5c. iberidifolia, light blue *
BROW ALLIA — Ver\ handsome profuse blooming plants, covered with rich, stnlf ingly beautiful flowers during the summei and autumn months blooms finelv in the
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&.GROSTEMMA CORON *RXA '*»» Per Paoket. §i. abbreviate (pulchella).— Deeprose,very beautiful 25
52. elata alba.— Pure white . . 10
53. elata coerulea.— Sky-blue 10
C AC ALIA ( Tassel Flower or Paint Brush.) —A neat annual of easy culture, with tassel- shaped flowers, blooms from .July to Sep- tern :>er; fine for borders; half-hardy; iJ4 ft»
>4. coccinea.— Scarlet 5
55. coccinea aurea. — Golden 5
56, CALANDRINA. — Beautiful creeping plants, adapted for rock work or any hot situation; require a light rich soil; mixed varieties; 1 ft „ 5
37, CALENDULA PONGEI, FLORE- PLENO. — Showy double white flowers, a hybrid marigold; 1 ft „ 10
0. CALLIRHOE PEL) ATA (Xuttalia).— Free flowering plants, commence blooming when small and continue until late in the fall; Lne for bedding or massing, rich violet purple close-petalled flowers, with white centre; aft................. 5
59= verticillata.— An extremely floriferous creeper, with large rich crimson purple
flowers , 10
CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.-Showy and useful free-flowering plants; the tall varieties are very effective in mixed bord- ers, while the dwarf, from their close, com- pact habit of growth, make fine bedding plants; of easy cultivation.
do. cardaminaefolia hybrida. — Bright yel^ low; compact pyramidal growth. 2 ft. , . . §
61. Drummondj.— Large yellow, with crim- son centre; 1 ft. . §
52. marmorata. — Crimson brown, marbled with yellow; 2 ft. . i .... . 5
53. nigra speciosa.— Rich velvety crimson;
2ft . %
54. CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS.-
Beautiful and stately hardy perennials; 3 ft.; mixed blue and white ......... 5
55. speculum {Venus' Looking- Glass).— A free-flowering pretty plant, adapted for beds, ribbons, or edgings; hardy annual;
6 in.; rich blue flowers .......... 5
tA>ui ici«T (/dens).— A beautiful and most useful plant, for growing in beds or masses ; the white varieties are much grown by florist? tor bouquets; by frequent sowings they can be nad during the winter and sum- mer; 1 ft /6. Dunnett's — Dark crimson
7 racket.— Pure white 5
ifi tr-\jrrant — Pure white, o<on»»fd f«?5we . 5
ANTIRRHINUM MASUS.
?a? PsoS*
CANTERBURY BELL {Campanula Me dia). — When well grown are among the most attractive of border plants; they succeed in light rich soil, planted about two feet apart; also effective when grown in large Dots- hardy perennials; 2^ ft.
Single. — Blue, white, or mixed . . . each < Double. — Blue, white, or mixed . , , each :? CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus),— The Carnation Pinks are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of colors. The seed we offer has been imported from Benary of Prussia, and v:ll produce splendid double flowers, prote- during the winter- half-hardy perennials; y2 ft, finest Prussian.— Mixed, saved from fine named stage flowers 51 finest French. — Rose-leaved; mixed; saved from splendid named varieties ... ge remontant, perpetual or tree. — Mixed; savea from choice double flowers ..... gf fine double. — Mixed varieties . . . . . . 25
good double . . . 10
CATCHELY {Silene Armeria).—A free blooming plant; for beds, borders, or rib- bons; growing in any garden soil; 1% ft.
Lobel's red and white each s
CELOSIA. — Free-blooming graceful plants, producing spikes of beautilul feath- ery flowers: grown in pots they are fine for the greenhouse or conservatory: half- hardy; 3 ft
argentea.— Small spikes of white flowers, shaded with bright rose . t ..... . *
cristata. — Dark crimson ......... l«
spicata rosea. — Spikes of bright rose-co. ored flowers; when driid are fineforwinter
bouquets . S3
pyramidalis aurea. — Spikes of golden
flowers . . -. tt
Huttonii. — New; dark foliage: beautiful . CENTAUR EA AMERICANA. — Lilac purple, large and showy; 2 ft. ...... 5
cyanus, corn bottle mixed . 5
uiosehata, blue; Moscbata, white, each 5 suavolens, vellow Sweet Sultan . . . . , § CENTAURIDIUM DRUMMONDO. -
Rich crimson, brown and yellow 5
CENTRANTHTJS MACROSIPHON.— Pretty, compact growing plant, with long- tubeu red flowers, grows freely; 2ft.... J a J bus. — A showy white-flowered variety;
1 ft . . . . . . s
CTIR YS ANTHEM U M.— Showy and ef- fective garden favorites, summer flowering border plants; a'so good for pot culturr; juite distinct from the Indicum, the hf<Hy
KTPTinia' autumn flowering varieties l>i i-HigeaFium. -Crimson, white centra j
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*39
AQUILEGIA CARYOPHYLLOIDES.
x». Per Packet.
JO. indicum. — Choice mixed large flowering double varieties; hardy perennial; 3 ft. . . 25
=(3. indicum nanum. — Pompone or Liliputian varieties; a beautiful, hardy perennial; fine for bouquets; mixed; very double; 1 ft. . . 2f\ CIARKIA.— An old and favorite annual, growing freely in any garden soil and pro- ducing cheerful-looking flowers; i}4 ft.
54. integripetala. — Rosy crimson flowers . . 5
55. pulchella. — Deep rose 5
^S. pulchella marginata.— Rosy crimson,
edged with white , 5
^7. CLEOME GKANDUXORA (Spider Plant). — Rose-colored flowers ...... 5
58. COCKSCOMB. (See Celosia.) 10
C O >DIELINA CCEL.ESTIS. — A tuber- ous-rooted, free-blooming and very pretty plant, wi'Jj rich blue flowers ; the roots can be preserved like Dahlias ; half-hardy per- ennial ; iJ4 ft 5
39. variegata. — Variegated 5
00. CONVOLVULUS MINOR {Dwarf Morning Glory). — Showy, free-flowering, rich colored handsome pla'nts, producing, in beds and mixed borders, an unusually bril- liant effect ; 1 ft 5
ox. splendens. Violet, with white centre . . 5 .02. tricolor. — Violet purple, with white centre 5 03. white.— Striped blue, striped with white,
each 5
04.. tricolor, flore-pleno. — Double showy
flowers 10
35. cantabricus. — Rosy purple, beautiful trailer, for hanging-baskets, or for a bed- ding-plant; hardy perennial 20
56. mauritanicus.— Beautiful trailer for hang- ing-baskets and vases, producing numerous blue flowers; half-hardy perennial .... 20
if. C YANUS (Blue Bottle). — Ornamental plants for shrubberies and borders, useful tor cut flowers; growing in any garden
roil ; 1 54 ft.; mixed colors 5
s DAISY (Bellis Perenms).—A favorite plant for beds or pot-culture; finest double mixed varieties; half-hardy perennial ; 3 in. , . 20
m *>AHLIA (Large-flowered).— Half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed, protect the roots from frost during the winter: saved from fine double varie- ties, mixed , 20
. recall-flowered (Bouquet or Liliputian). —Saved from choice double varieties;
raized. . , . . c . 0 . , no
QATURA.- -An ornamental class of plants ; Sa • -: ge clumps and borders of shrubbery tiey produce an excellent effect ; flowering the first yea: from seed ; can be preserved ta sand during the winter, in a dry cellar ; half-hardy perennials
DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM ASTER.
No. FerTviiJ- H2.fastuosa huberiana. — Superb large double lilac flowers, inner parts almost pure white; £ ft. .......... #. ..... . i#
huniilis. — Large double-drooping flowers, of a rich Nankeen yellow; delighimlly frag- rant ; 2 ft i . x«
114. Wrightii. — White, bordered with blue:
2 ft. . . . m
UKLPIIINITJM. — One of our most showy and useful plants, producing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion ; if sown early they will bloom the first year from seed ; hardy perennials ; 2 ft.
115. formosuin. — Spikes of brilliant blue flow- ers it
116. nudicaule.— Dwarf compact growth, with abundant loose spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers 1®
117. consolida candelabra, fl. pi.— Dwarf habit xe
118. Hendersonii.-Beautiful blue, white centre xe
119. Nahamah.— Dark blue, black centre. . . ie DIANTHUS (Pinks).— A magnificent ge- nus, embracing some of the most popular flowers in cultivation, a great variety of colors and profusion of bloom; hardy bien- nials, blooming the first season from seed;
1 ft.
120. Chinensis, fl. pi. (China or Lnaian Pink),
— Mixed double varieties l«
121. Chinensis, fl. alba-pleno.— Double white 1$
122. Irnperialis plenissixnus pictus. — Dou- ble striped varieties IC
123. Irnperialis (Lmperial Pink). — Double, mixed colors • 10
124. Heddewigii (Japan Pink). — Colors vary from the richest velvety crimson to the most delicate rose; flowers from two to four inches in diameter, very showy I*
125. Heddewigii, flore-pleno. — A double va- riety of the original type; beautiful colors; mixed . St
126. Heddewigii diadematus, flore-pleno (Diadem Pink).— Beautiful flowers, from two to three inches in diameter, regular and closely double; of varied tints of lilac, crimsonj purple, and black purple, the outer edges fringed and nearly white ...... 19
127. laciniatus.— Remarkable large blossoms
of superb colors, with fringed ?dges ... 10
128. laciniatus, flore-pleno.— Large dovble showy flowers, in variety of colors, fringed edges
129. nanus atro-sanguineus.— A dwarf plant, globular, double, dark bloo^-red flowers;
a profuse bloomer £3
. 50 TtT GIT A.I.LS (Foxglove) — Handsome and m»>hly ornamental, hardy perermiai plant, of stately growth *nd varied colors; 3 ft
r4°
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AVWTT^i CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
138. 139-
.40.
-.48.
IS*
Per Paoket.
ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM. —
Showy orange flowers; 1% ft 5
ESCHSCHOL.TZIA {California Poppy).— A profuse flowering and attractive plant for beds or masses; 1 ft.
Californica. — Yellow, with orange centre 5
crocea. — Orange color 5
crocea alba. — Creamy white 5
crocea striata. — Orange, striped with
lemon 5
dentata aurantiaca and sulphurea. — Orange, with a stripe up the centre; edges
toothed. Mixed, all colors each 5
FEVERFEW ( Matricaria ) . — Double white; fine bedding plant; blooms until frost; hardy perennial; flowers first season;
*M ft 10
GAELLARDIA.-Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in beauty dur- ing the summer and autumn; half-hardy; ih ft.
picta.— Red, bordered with orange .... 3 hybrida grandiflora.— Rich crimson and
yellow 5
GAUKA EFNDHEIMERI. — Spikes of white and red tinted blossoms; free flower- ing; hardy perennial; 2 ft 10
GIL.IA. — Very pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, valuable for massing and rock- work; 1 ft.
achillae-folia. — Mixed colors 5
acbiUa3-alba.— Pure white 5
capitata major. — Sky-blue 5
minima coerulea. — Blue 5
tricolor. — White, lilac and purple .... 5 GEABIOLVUS. — Fine hybrid; mixed; saved from choice named varieties; half- hardy bulbs 20
GODETIA — Attractive and deserving of cultivation; profuse flowering plants; 1 ft. , The Bride.— Pure white, with a crimson
belt 5
Dunnetti.— Rosy crimson 5
OYPSOPHHXA MURAEIS. — A small
Elant covered with pink flowers, suitable for anging-baskets or rock-work 10
paniculata. — White flowers, beautiful for bouquets, imparting a light, airy fppear-
ance; hardy perennial 10
HESl'ERIS MATKONALLS (Sweet Garden Rocket). — Early Spring profuse blooming plants, growing freely in any soil; hardy perennials; il/z ft. White, purple
mixed each 5
HIBISCUS AFRICAN US. — Cream color,
brown centre ; 1% ft 5
Hrti.l-.miil 5
uiOKChatttufl 5
uaanJb^t ,.,••..*.*.- *
Ho. Pei
156. HOLLYHOCK (Alihcea rosea).— This splendid plant vies with the Dahlia for Summer decorations, and from its stately growth and the varied colors of its mag- nificent spikes of flowers may justly claim a place in every garden or pleasure-ground; hardy perennial ; 6 ft. Double, yellow pink and white each ic
157. ICE PLANT. — (See Mesembryanthemum le
158. EPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (Standing- Cy- press).— Fine for conservatory or garden decoration ; produces long spikes of daz- zling scarlet flowers ; half-hardy biennial ,
3 ft • 5
159. Beyrichi.— Scarlet and orange 5
160. picta aurantiaca — Orange ;
JACOBOEA (Senecio).—A free growing hardy annuaJ of the easiest culture, pro- ducing their gay colored flowers in great profusion.
161. elegans, fl. pi.— Double *<•
162. KAXFUSIA. — A pretty, free flowering, hardy annual, similar in appearance to the single Aster, the ray florets curling back in
a curious manner. Fine mixed varieties . $ EARKSPUR (Delphinium).— Plants pos- sessing almost every requisite for the adorn- ment of the garden or parterre: profuse bloomers ; they all succeed best if sown in the autumn, or very early in the spring.
163. double dwarf rocket (Hyacinth-flow- ered).— Mixed; 1 ft 5
164. double tall rocket. — A showy plant ; col- ors mixed ; 2^ ft §
165. double dwarf candelabrum-flowered. — Shaped like a candelabra ; flowering until quite late ; mixed colors ; 1 ft Hi
166. double stock-flowered ( Tall-branch- ing)-— Large flowers, fine for cutting ; finest colors mixed 55
167. imperial, flore-pleno (Emperor Lark- spur).— Of symmetrical habit; uniform height, iY2 ft. by 3% ft. in circumference, colors brilliant dark blue, tri-color and red striped
168. Bismarck. — New, red striped zv
169. i.INARIA C YMBAEEARIA (Kenil- worth Ivy). — 3rr.allpink flowers; suitable for baskets, vases, pots, °nd rock-work; tender js
170. EEXUM GRAND II kLORUM COCCI- NEUM (Scarlet- flax). —One of the most effective and showy bedding p.ants; brilliant scarlet, crimson centre; tender annua., .v. J EOBEEIA. — A very valuable and beautiful class of mostly dwarf growing plants; theii delicate drooping habit, and the profusion
of their charming little blue and white flow- ers, render them exceedingly ornamental for vases 01 hanging baskets, while for bordei cultivation they are equally effective: haif« bardy annuals.
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CARNATION PINK. Mo. Per Packet.
171. erinus alba.— Pure white, Y2 ft. ..... 10
172. Paxtoniana. — A beautiful variety, fine habit, profuse bloom of pure white, with skv-blue belt; a splendid bedding plant, Mft 10
173. speciosa. — One of the most effective varie- ties for bedding, % ft 10
174. Crystal Palace compacta. — A beauti- ful new variety 10
[75. gracilis — Light blue, spreading habit, y2 ft. 10
176. Blue King. — Very beautiful 10
177. formosuin. — Attractive blue 10
£78. pearl. — White edged with blue 10
i 79. white perfection. — Pure white 10
:8o. Emperor William.— Beautiful 10
cBi. Oardinalis. — Brilliant scarlet; Cardinal
flower 10
:82. Cliffortiana . — Small flowering 10
83. LUNARLi BIENNIS (Honesty). — An mteresting su mmer blooming plant, suitable ibr shrubberies or woodland walks; a hardy
biennial 5
184. LUPrSTTS. — Ornamental, free-flowering garden plants with long graceful spikes of rich and varied colored flowers; 2 ft. Choice
mixed annual varieties 5
EYCHNTS. — Handsome plants of easy cul- ture, for beds and borders; blooms the first year if planted early; hardy perennials. r85.nybrida Haageana. — Beautiful, brilliant orange-scarlet, light and dark crimson, white-flaked flowers; free flowering; 1 ft. . 10 ;86. Chalcedonica. — Scarlet, white, rose,
mixed, 2 ft each 5
MARIGOLD ( Tagetes). — A well-known free flowering plant, with rich and beautiful double-colored flowers; half-hardy.
187. large African.— Tall, double, orange and yellow mixed 5
188. dwarf French.— Fine, rich colors; very double; mixed 5
189. pigmy dwarf.— A very dwarf, miniature variety 5
190. ranunculus (Calendula). — English Mari- gold; fine, large, double orange-colored flowers 5
191. MARTYNIA FRAGRAN'S. — Delights in a rich soil and warm situation; large, fra- grant, purple flowers; tender: 2 ft, . 5
DIANTHUS LACINATUS, FL. PL.
Per Packet
MARYEL OF PERU (Mirabilis Jalapa). — A well-known garden favorite, commonly known as the Four o'clock; they bloom the first season from the seed and are treated like annuals. The roots can be preserved during the Winter, like Dahlias; half- hardy perennials; fine mixed colors; 2 ft. . 5 variegated.— Leaves light green, marbled; very ornamental, a variety of the above;
mixed colors 10
MESE3IB R Y AN T H EMUM. — Profuse flowering dwarf plants, fine for beds, edg- ings, rock-work, baskets or vases; requiring a warm sunny situation ; half-hardy; 6 in. crystallinum (Ice Plant). — Flowers white; grown and prized for its singular icy foliage 5 tricolor. — Rosy pink, with purple centre 5 MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorata).— A well-known fragrant garden favorite ; if the plants are thinned out they will grow stronger and produce larger spikes of flow- ers : fine for pot-culture ; 6 in. sweet-scented. The old variety with
small spikes 5
large-flowered, or tree. Fine large
spikes 5
Parson's white. Large spikes, and the stamens of the florets pure white ; very fra- grant 10
crimson giant. Large crimson 10
new dwarf compact. A dwarf and beau- tiful variety 10
pyramidal bouquet. Of a pyramidal
growth 10
aEOrUEUS (Monkey-flower). Showy flow- ers suitable for the greenhouse, or moist, shady situations; half-hardy perennials; blooming the first year from seed, tigrinus. Finest tigered or spotted ; mixed
colors 25
tigrinus flore-pleno. A charming double variety; tigered or spotted as the Calceo- laria; choice mixed colors 25
cupreus brilliant. A new brilliant scar- let bedding variety; extremely showy . . 25
choice mixed varieties 10
moschatus (Musk Plant).— Fine for hang- ing-baskets, vases, etc., with a profusion of small yellow flowers ; 6 in T«
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DIANTHUS DIADEMATUS, FLORE-PLENO. 3o- Per Packet.
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not).— Neat and beautiful little plants with star-like flowers; succeeds best in a shady situation, for in or outdoor planting; half-hardy perennials; blooming the first year from seed; 6 in. 407. alpestris. — Bright blue. alba. — Pure
white each 10
?o8. palustris. — True Forget-me-not; blue . . 10 tog, azorica alba. — A pure white variety . . 20 110. azorica ccelestina. — Sky-blue flowers, produced in great profusion ; handsome
and very constant 2c
NASTURTIUM ( Tropceolum). --The dwarf improved varieties are all desirable, either for the flower borders, massing, ribboning, pots, or greenhouse, an. Tom Thumb scarlet 10
212. Tom Thumb yellow 10
213. Tom Thumb pearl.— Cream color ... 10
214. Tom Thumb beauty.— Orange spotted 10
215. coerulea rosea. — Rose-tinted maroon . . 10
216. Carter's Crystal Palace Gem. — Sul- phur-colored flowers, with a dark-red spot near the base of each petal 10
217. Bong of Tom Thumbs. — Bluish-green foliage; showy intense scarlet flowers . . 10
218. King Theodore. — Selected from King of Tom Thumbs; bluish-green foliage; flow- ers almost black 10
119. Golden Bang of Tom Thumbs.— Deep golden flowers, thrown well above the
dark-colored foliage 10
NEMOPHXJLA (Grove Love).— Of neat, compact, uniform habit of growth, compris- ing varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.
«20. atomaria.— White spotted 5
m. lrae*gTt?*<?.— Bright blue, with white setter* ?
ICE PLANT. No, Per Paok<r;
222. maculata.— White, blotched with violet 5
223. folio variegata. — Silvery foliage .... 5
224. discordalis elegans. — Rich, velvety ma- roon, bordered with white ^ • • 5
NIGELEA (Love in a Mist).— A compact- growing, free-flowering plant, with curious- looking flowers and seed-pods; of easy cul- ture, growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.
225. damascena. — Light blue, pretty flowers, 5
226. Hispanica. — Large flowered 5
227. NIEREMBERGIA. — Tender perennial, blooming the first year from seed; fine for house-culture or bedding out; flowers white, tinted with lilac; 1 ft 10
228. OENOTHERA BIENNIS (Evening Prim- rose) s
229. Iiamarckiana. — A very attractive, yellow flower 10
230. Veitchii. — Yellow, with a red spot at base
of each petal *o
PENTSTEMON. — A beautiful, half-hardy perennial plant, with long and graceful spikes of rich colored flowers; 2 ft.
231. atropurpureum • 10
232. digitalis 10
PETUNIA.— For outdoor decoration, few plants are equal to it. It commences to flower early, and continues a mass of bloom the whole season. Of late years, the striped and mottled varieties have been much im- proved; half-hardy perennials blooming the first year from the seed.
233. splendid hybrid varieties. — Mixed, all colors , ic
234. fine mixed.— Old varieties I
235. blotched a nd striped ic
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PANSY, or HEARTS. EASE. {Viola Tricolor)— This beautiful flower is too well- known to need any description. Seed sown in Spring should not be allowed to blossom until the latter end of September. Pick off the buds as they appear dur- ing the Summer months ; this wul cause the plants to grow bushy and compact, and will bloom profusely during the late Autumn and early Spring months. Seed sown in August and September and kept in a cold frame through the Winter, and planted out in Spring, will blossom freely the whole season. The Seed we off e r has been saved from the most distinct and best- named imported variet'es. Hardy, perennial. BUIST'S PRIZE PANSY. (Fancy Mixed)— This strain of Pansy is of the very finest, pro- ducing large flowers of exquisite oeauty of rare coloring. Per oacKet 25 cents, or 5 packets tor $1.00
•'^.ENGLISH BRONZE PANSY. (Finest mixed.)— This seed is from the most famous oansy growers of England, and will produce flowers of every conceivable shade of color with marking of rich golden bronze, flowers very large. Per packet, 25 cts , or 5 oacsets for §1.00.
3 ODIER, or FIVE-BLOTCHED PANSY. (Finest mixed )— This is a very beau- tiful and distinct strain, flowers of large size, of perfect form and beautiful colors, each of the five petals is marked with a large dark blotch. Per packet, 25 cts,, or 5 packets for $1.00.
\%. ENGLISH EXHIBITION PRIZE PAN- SY. (Finest mixed 0 — A superb strain of the earliest and finest flowers, with markings and
BUIST'S PRIZE PANS
THE HIGHLAND PRIZE PANSY.
colorings of rare beauty, this seed is frorr i celebrated English grower and saved from is prize collection. Price per packet, 50 cts., 0 3 packets for $2.00. 239. EXTRA CHOICE PRUSSIAN PANSY (Finest mixed,)— This seed is from a famout Prussian grower, who makes the cultivation of the Pansy a specialty, the flowers are very largf and markings of the most beautiful shades Price per packet, ^o cts., or 5 packets for $2.00 239^. THE TRDIAKDEAU, or G AN1 PANSY. (Finest mixed.)— This variety is cukti vated for the very large flow ers it produces, but the forn and colorings are not of thf most beautiful type, each flow er has three large blotches Per packet 25 cts., or 5 packets for $1.00. 240. THE HIGH LA NT PRIZE PANSY. (Fines mixed.) — This seed is from -i celebrated grower of Scotland who has been famous as an ex hibitor for the magnificen strain of Pansies in his col lection, which have beer awarded many first-class prize at the Eng.ish and Scotcl Horticultural shows. Flower- large, markings and coloring are superb . Per packet 50 cts or 5 packers for $2.00. 14 1. FINE MLXED YARII TIES. —This seed is save* from very good garden varic ties; the flowers are small i comparison with the fine sorts, but the colors are gooc Per packet 10 cts., or 12 pack ets for $1.00.
PHLOX drummondu
— This splendid genus of plant.- is unrivaled for richness o color, profusion of blossoir length of duration in bloor and general compactness, ar. whether in clumps or masses looks equally beautiful 1 • perhaps, the finest annus ft i-wftiw»»iGn. and dwwtf1 ~
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copy a prominent place in every garden. The perennial species, which are very hand- some, require protection during the Winter. Hardy annuals.
H2. alba. — Pure white 10
H3. alba oculata. — White, with purple eye . 10 44- choicest mixed.— Scarlet and purple . . 5 -45. coccinea.— Brilliant scarlet 10
46. Isabellina. — New, light yellow 10
47. Queen Victoria.— Violet, with white eye 10
48. Kadowitzii.— Rose, striped with white . . "o
49. grandiflora.— New large flowering ... 10
50. grandiflora splendens.— New large bright scarlet, white eye, very beautiful . » 10 PINKS.— (See Dianthus).
51. carnation.— Choicest Prussian hybrid . . 50
52. picotee.— Yellow ground, finest Prussian, saved from stage flowers 50
53. picotee.— White ground, saved from stage
flowers 50
PORTULACA,— These brilliant and pop- ular hardy annuals arc of the easiest cul- ture, luxuriating in an exposed , sunny situa- tion, and producing throughout the Sum- mer their various-colored flowers in the greatest profusion. The doubie Portulaca
is one of the most showy and desirable nov- elties of recent introduction, and has proved quite constant from seed.
4. alba. — Pure white 5
5. alba striata. — White, with a dark eye . . 5
,5. aurea. — Golden yellow 5
57. aurea vera. — Deep golden yellow . ... 5 i8. caryophylloideS. — Carnation striped . . 5
59. Isabellina. — Pale yellow . 10
5o. rosea.— Pink 5
Si Thellusonii.— Scarlet 5
62. splendens.— Purple crimson 5
63. grandiflora. — Large flowering 5
64. fine mixed.— All colors 5
65. choice double.-Saved from double flowers 20
66. POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior).— Showy early spring-flowering plants, fine for pot or outdoor culture; finest English varie- ties; hardy perennialsj 1 ft.; mixed colors . 25 good mixed varieties. — All colors ... 10 POPPY (Papaver).— Showy and easily cul-
) tivated flowers. Sow early in the Spring; they will not bear transplanting; 2 ft.
68. paeony-flowered.— Large and very double; mixed colors . 5
69. ranunculus-flowered. — Double-fringed mixed colors 5
70. carnation.— Double mixed. Mixed varie- ties, all colors each 5
71. POTENTILLA AUREA.— Profuse-flow- .ering herbaceous plants; hardy perennial;
lU ft.; yellow, with pink eye 5
72. PRIMULA VERIS (English Cowslip).— Hardy perennial; 6 in.; mixed colors . . 10 SALPIGLOSSIS.— Neat and beautiful plants, with penciled and marbled funnel- shaped flowers; suitable for pot-culture or the flower-border, blooming all Summer, half-hardy; il/2 ft.
73. large-flowered varieties.— Very splen- did; mixed- all colors 10
74. fine mixed varieties.— All colors ... 5
75. SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS, FliORE-PIiENO. — This double-flowered variety is much larger than the single flow- ers; a valuable bedding plant; 6 in.; bright
golden yellow . . . ...... 10 APONARIA.— Beautiful compact-grow- ing plants, with masses of miniature cross- shaped flowers, blooming throughout Sum- mer and late autumn; 6 in
76. choice mixed varieties 10
77. oeymoides.— A hardy perennial variety, one of the finest plants for covering rock- work, etc.- rosy pink flowers 10
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride, or Sweet Scabious). — Plants with beautiful double various-colored flowers; fine for bouquets.
78. fine German varieties.— Mixed, all col- om aft. t
No. Per Packet.
279. dwarf varie ies.— Double mixed, all col- ors; 1 ft 10
280. candidissima.-Pure double white flowers 10 SCHIZANTHUS.— A splendid class of plants, combining elegance of growth with
a rich profusion of flowers; half-hardy; 2 ft.
281 . grandiflorus occulatu s^— Various shades with blue centres 5
282. pinnatus.— Pinnated-leaved; purple and yellow spotted <
283. fine mixed varieties.— All colors ... *
284. SEBUM (Stone- Crop). A pretty little plant growing freely on rock or rustic-work! hanging-baskets, etc.; hardy perennial: 3 in.; mixed varieties 10
285. SCENECIO, or JACOBQ2A.— Free growing, producing gay-cc!ored double flowers in profusion; mixed colors; I ft. . . ic
286. SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica).— Curious and interesting plants, pinkish white flowers, leaves close and droop when
touched: tender; 2ft 5
STOCKS (Mathiola).— The stock is one of our most important and well known annuals. For brilliancy and diversity of color, for fine loliage and compact habit, and for profusion and duration of bloom, it is unsurpassed, while as a decorative plant for the garden, whether fcr bedding, massing, edging or ribboning, it is invaluable.
STOCKS {German Ten W^&r).-These are especially recommended on account of their long continuance in bloom and vigor- ous habit. Flowers very double; 1% ft.; half-hardy annuals.
287. dwarf German ten-weeks. — Fine mixed, double ... 10
288.1arge-tlowering.— Choice mixed , ♦ » * 10
289. pure white .#«,.. 10
290. scarlet Victoria.— New and fine . • „ 1 10
291. new large-flowered dwarf pyra- midal.—The most popular stock in cultiva. tion; very finest mixed to
292. wauflower-leaved.-Pure white, very fine 10
293. crimson.— Very fine 10
294. finest mixed to
STOCKS (Intermediate ) -The interme- diate Stocks are prized on account of their flowering late in Autumn, also, as pot-plants for early Spring blooming, for which pur pose seeds should be sown in July or Angust
295. Scarlet. White. Purple, Mixed. Each to STOCKS (Brompton and Emperor).— The Emperor or Perpetual-flowering may be treated in the same manner as the Interme- mediate. They frequently last several years,
if protected from frost. The Brompton is a biennial, of branching habit, producing a grand display when in bloom 296 Emperor, or perpetual.— Finest mixed ro
297. Brompton, or Winter.— Finest mixed . ro SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus.)
A well-known, free-flowering, hardy peren- nial, producing a splendid effect in beds, mixed flower and shrubbery borders, 2 ft.
298. double flowering.— Fine mixed colors 10 299_Bunt's auricula-flowered perfection.
— Choice mixed colors . . 10
300 new dark.— Very rich velvety dark colors 10 301. mixed. — Good varieties .... « 302 TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA.-An acquisition to our list of annuals Of dwarf, compact, bushy growth, densely covered with bright, yellow, single flowers, valuable for borders as well as beds, planted by itself, or alternated with different colored flowers, 1 ft. to
303. TO URN E PORTIA HELIOTRO- POLBES (Summer Heliotrope) -Bluish, lilac flowers; trailing, half-hardy . w
304. VALERIANA.— Very showy border plants, will grow in any garden soil; hardy perennial; \% ft.; red ...... 5
VERBENA BTSBRIB A.— Indispensable popular bedding plants; beautiful self-col- ored, striped, and variegated flowers; half- hardy annua Is; can be treated as perennials.
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Buist's hybrid. — Saved from one of the finest collections in this country, embracing
only the very choicest strains 25
fine mixed varieties. — All colors .... 10 VTNCA {Madagascar Periwinkle).— Orna- mental, free-blooming bedding plants. Greenhouse, evergreen shrubs, with shin- ing green foliage, treated as tender annuals;
rosea.— Rose, dark eye. Alba.— White,
crimson eye each 10
alba pura. — Pure white. Mixed colors. 10 VIOLET {Viola odorata).— Well-known plants for edgings, groups or borders; hardy perenniaJj; sweet-scented, blue flowers; 6 in. 10
odorati alba.— White violet 25
odorata Neopolitan. — Light blue ... 25 WALLFLOWER {Cheiranthus Cheiri). — Delciously fragrant flowers, and prized for bouquets; half-hardy perennials; 2^ ft, finest German varieties. — Mixed colors i» blood-colored. — Rich, showy flowers . 5 WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA:- Fine violet blue, bell-shaped flowers, grow- ing freely, and effective for bedding; 1 ft. . 5 alba. — A white variety of the above ... 5 ZINNIA ELEGANS, rLORE-PLENO. Very handsome Fall-flowering plants, of great richness and variety of color. The Double Zinnia has proved to be a most im-
Sortant acquisition. Its splendid double owers rivaling in beauty, size and form, moderate-sized Dahlias. Half-hardy an- nuals.
coccinea, fl. pi. — Double scarlet .... 10
doable white 10
elegans, fl. pi.— Extra choice, double; i&ft 10
Hat
ageana, fl. pi. — A deep orange yellow color, keeping its lustre when dried, thus rendering it an acquisition for bouquet making. It is also a good bedding plant, blooming continually till the frost sets in . tagetiflora. — Double, with petals quilled like a Globe Aster
SEEDS OF CLIMBERS, for Arbors, Verandahs, Etc.
jao . ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA. — Half- hardy, tuberous-rooted perennial, fruiting the first year from seed; with beautiful cut, glossy, dark green foliage, and small, oval, scarlet fruit i<
321.ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA {Mountain Fringe). — A hardy biennial, flowering the first season, of graceful habit and delicate foliage, clusters of rosv-lilac flowers; 15 ft- i<
3I2.ARKTOLOCHIA SIPHO {Dutchman's Pipe). — Hardy perennial; ornamental, curious-shaped flowers , i<
323. BALLOON VINE {Cardiospermum Hali- cacabum). — Half-hardy, rapid growing plant; flowers white, producing inflated capsules <
324. CLEMATIS FLAMMULA {Virgin's Bower). — Hardy perennial, fine for arbors and verandahs; white, very fragrant ... n
525, COB03A SCAND ENS.— Half-hardy per- ennial, flowering the first season, with large bell-shaped purple flowers, In sowing,
Blace the seeds edgewise and cover with ghtsoil. Comes up best in a hot-bed, 20 ft n fa&COCCINIA LNDICA. — Half-hardy per- ennial, flowering the first season, if started early, with beautiful smooth, glossy, ivy-like leaves, contrasting with the fine, snow- white, bell-shaped flowers; brilliant carmine
fruit . . . . n
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR {Morning Glory). — One of the handsomest and >nost
gjpular annuals in cultivation, growing eely in almost any situation. The climb- ing varieties, C. aureus superbus and C. major, or Morning Glory, produce a fine
No. Per P*A«i
effect when grown on rock-work, stumps of trees, or banks, and when trained over tre. lises, rustic-work, or rough fences, the beauty and delicacy of their colors are unsurpassed. C. minor and its varieties are admirably adapted for beds and mixed bord ers. Half-hardy annuals.
327. aureus superbus.— Beautiful golden yel low; 6 ft 1*
328. large blue 5
329. mixed varieties. — All colors
330. CYCLANTHERA EXPLODENS.— A free growing, handsome foliage plant, oval- shaped fruit, exploding when ripe; 10 ft. . . ie CYPRESS VINE {ipomcca qiuimoclit).—A half-hardy very beautiful, delicate, fern-like foliage plant, and masses of bright crimson ana white flowers. Plant about the 10th of May; 15 ft.
33:. crimson or scarlet ,
332. white. — Pure white 5
333. ECCREMOCARPUS SC ABER ( Caton- pelis).— Tender, rapid-growing plant, with cluster of oiange tube-shaped flowers ... iff GOURD, ORNAMENTAL {Cucurbita). —A tender, rapid-growing interesting plant, with striking foliage and singular fruit.
334. calabash. — The old Dipper Gourd ... 5
335. Hercules' club. — Club-shaped; 4 to 5 ft. long %
336. egg-shaped. Mock orange. Powder horn each 5
337. Tricosanthes colubrina ( True Serpent Gourd). — Striped like a serpent, changing
to carmine 5$
HYACINTH BEAN {Dolichos Lablab).— Tender, rapid-growing, free-flowering plant, for covering arbors, trellises, etc.
338. purpurea. —Purple flowers, and seed-pods
of a purple maroon 5
339. alba. — Pure white \
IPOMCEA {Morning Glory).— This genus contains some of the most varied and beautiful flowers in cultivation. For cover- ing old walls, trellises, arbors or stumps 01 trees, they are invaluable. Tender annuals.
340.lim.bata. — Violet, margined with white, large flower , 1*
34i.limbata elegantissima.— Rich mazarine blue, with a white margin or belt is
342. coccinea. — Star Ipomcea, with small scarlet flowers , 5
343. Ferrandiana. — Small blue flower .... 5
344. Burridgii. — Rosy crimson, with white centre . , 5
345. hederacea grandiflora superba. — Large flower, sky-blue, with broad white border 10
346. hederacea atroviolacea. — Shaded violet 1a
347. rubra coerulea. — Large and splendid;
red and blue 10
LATHYRUS {Everlasting Pea).— Showy, free-flowering, hardy perennial plant, grow- ing in any common soil; ornamental for covering old stumps, fences, or walls; 5 ft
348 latifolius. — Purple flowers ..... §
349 latifolius albus. — White flowers , . . le
350. LO ASA LATERITIA.— Half-hardy per- ennial, flowering the first season, a rapid- growing, free-flowering plant, with curious and beautiful orange-red flowers . . .10
351. LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS.— Half-hardy ornamental plan*, with showy, fox-glove-like, rosy purple flowers, 10 ft. . 20
352. Hendersoni. — Similar to the above, rosy
carmine flowers 20
MAURANDIA HaK-hardy perennials,
flowering the first season; beautiful, rapid, slender-growing plants, blooming profusely until late in the Autumn Plants should be started in the hot-bed or greenhouse; 10 ft.
353. albiflora.— Pure white M
353Vi Barclayana. — Purple 1©
354. rosea.— Dark rose - ■ 1*
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PEAS, FLOWER!^ Q SWEET {Lathy- fus odoratus). — Very beautiful, fragrant and free-flowering plants, fine for screening unsightly objects; Dlooming all Summer if the flowers are cut freely, or the pods picked off as they appear; 6 ft. scarlet invincible. — Purple, golden, white, black, blue, or striped, mixed or
separate . . , r
THTJXBERGIA.— Extremely ornamental e-biooming climbers of rapid growth, handsome fouage and much admired flow- ers ; good for greenhouse culture, < r in warm situations out ol doors. Pet first into sandy loam and peat; afterward use z good portion of poor lime rubbish, which will cause masses of bloom to be thrown up Pender annuals.
i$5.alata.— Buff with dark eye; 4 ft 10
;S? alba.— White, with dark eye; 4 ft 10
ijS.aurantiaca. — Brightorange, dark eye;4tt. 10
J59 Uakerii — Pure White; 4 ft. 10
9fr sill ph urea.— Sulphur yellow 10
«6 inixetl varieties 10
ifSOPJSiOI-UM. — Half-hardy, elegant; profuse-flowering plants, for verandahs, trellisses, etc., either in or out doors; 10 ft. s<&3. Canary bird flower {Peregrinuni). — With yellow canary-like flowers ; very ornamental 10
1EEDS of IMMORTELLES or EVERLASTING FLOWERS, for the formation of Wreaths and Win- ter Bouquets.
ACROCLINIUM.— Charming plants, flowering freely in any good garden soil ; half-hardy ; 1 ft.
■ 53.roseum. — Bright rose, album. — Pure
white each 5
^AMMOBIUM ALATUM.— Showy small
white flowers; 2 ft 5
GOMPHRENA {Globe amaranthus) .— Handsome flowers of various colors, famil- iarly known as the " Bachelor's Button ," half-hardy ; 2 ft.
,65. alba. — Pure white : purpurea. — Rich crimson each 5
|66. a urea. — Orange, striata. — Red and
white striped each 5
HELICHRYSUM.— Exceedingly effective choice double flowers, fine for borders; suc- ceed in any rich soil; il/2 ft.
•67 1 monstrosum. — Large, showy flowers, variety of colors; double 10
08. monstrosum.— Double rose, fine color . , 10
569. monstrosum. — Double red, very bright . 10
$70. monstrosum. — Double, pure white ... 10 1. monstrosum, — Double yellow 10
572.bracteat.um. — Bright yellow; 10 in. ... 10
573 minimum. — Dwarf; both flowers and buds excellent for wreaths, etc., various colors 10
§74 nanum atrosanguineuin. — Brilliant crimson, new; 1 ft. . _ 10
575. bracliyrrbincbum. — Dwarf, 6 in. . . . 10
$76. HELLPTERUM SANFORD1. — A very pretty border plant of dwari tufted habit, with neat foliage and large globular clus- ters of bright golden yellow flowers, tender; 9 in 10
177. POLYCOLYMNA STUARTI. — Large
white flowers, 1^ ft 5
RHODANTHE. — A delicate and charm- ing half-hardy plant; succeeds best in a light, rich soil and a warm situation, val» uable for pot or border culture; 1 ft.
578. atro-sanguinea.— Dwarfbranching habit, disk of a dark crimson shade, ray scales 01 a bright purple , . (. . . . .... 10
479. maculata.— Bright rosy purpk with yel- low disk .... 0 10
1
HELICHR YSUM BRACTEATUM.
maculata alba. —Silvery white with yel -
low disk 7*
manglesi,— Bright rose, silvery calyx . . SS STATICE. — Half-hardy, free-flowering, showy plant, of easy culture. Bonduelli. — Deep golden yellow flowers;
1 J* ft IS
sinuata. — Pure and yellow flowers, 1 ft. . 16
sinuata hybrida mixed is
spicata.. — Fine tor beds, edgings or pot- culture; early flowering plants, producing numerous car-like spikes of rosy pink
flowers . ..... is
WAITZIA.— Handsome half-hardy plants, bearing their flowers in clusters; of easy culture, thriving in any good soil; 1% ft. aurea.— Bright yellow flowers ... .It corymbosa. — Flowers of a lively red color
with yellow disk, 1 ft if
XERAJSTHI3IUM.-A very showy class of everlastings; 2 ft.
album, pi. — Double white IS
cceruleum plenum. — Double purple . It Imperial, fl. pi.— Beautiful ....... It
SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS-
391. ACANTHUS MOLLIS.— A stately aad beautiful ornamental plant. From the leaf of Acanthus mollis the capital of the Corin- thian column is derived. Growing freely in anv rich loamy soil. Hardy perennial i* AMARANTHUS. — Showy, ornamental p'ants; very effectire In groups, for the centre of beds or fl*wer borders, the colors are most brilliant in dry season on poor soil, half-hardy.
j92.bicolor ruber. — Foliage scarlet and ma- ro »n, som times tipped with yellow; 4 ft. »
393. Gordon!. — Bronzy crimson foliage, shad- ing off to brilliant scarlet tufts of leaves on top of the stalk . the lower leaves having a scarlet b^ind through the centre t«
194. melancbolicus ruber. — Compact b bit. with striking olood-red fo'iagei iV$ ft.
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\qs. salicifolius (Fountain Plant). — A pyra- midal plant, branching close to the ground. The leaves are willow-shaped, elongated, and wavy, at first of a bronzy green shade. As the plants become stronger, the leaves at the end of the branches assume a bright orange-carmine and bronze color, forming magnificent plumes, and giving the plant a picturesque appearance; 4 ft 10
196. tricolor (Joseph's Coat). — Leaves red, yel- low, and green; a very handsome and showy plant; 3 ft 5
597. tricolor gigantea. — A majestic plant, and d
one of the most attractive of the entire class; 4ft 25
198. BOCCONIA JAPONIC A.— Foliage white on the under side, and fine spikes of cream-colored flo'jPers. Herbaceous plant of vigorous growtli, of great effect as single
specimens on lawts: 5 ft 10
CANNA (Indian Snot).— The Cannas are a stately species of plants, highly ornamental, producing a very rich and oriental effect,
by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes of crimson, orange, or scarlet variouslyrlobed flowers. Soak the seed in hot water before planting; take up the roots before frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room. Half-hardy peren- nials.
199. Bihorelli. — Scarlet, free-blooming, with rich brown leaves; a dwarf, showy plant;
2 ft 20
.-x>. Bonneti. — Foliage purple and green;
flowers large, orange red; very choice; 7 ft. 10 n. Cubensis. — Orange and red. Gigantea.
Large, scarlet each 10
J2. limbata. — Intense scarlet, edged with yel- low; 4ft '. . 10
■ ?j musaefolia hybrida. — Red, large foliage, resembling a small banana; 2ft 10
,04 inutabilis. — Changeable; 5ft 10
105. zebrina.— Scarlet; beautiful zebra-striped foliage; 4ft 10
to& Warscewiczi (sanguinea).— Foliage
"Dlood red 10
CENTAUREA.— Half-hardy perennials, fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets, and pots. Also used for marginal lines.
*°7- gymnocarpa. — Silver gray foliage, very graceful; 1% ft 25
eoS. candidissima.— Splendid silvery-leaved; 1 ft 25
4.09. Clementei.— Robust, free-growing plant; crowns of beautiful silver leaves, deeply
fringed and cut in lobes; 6 in 25
CINERARIA (Dusty Miller).— Half- hardy perennials, fine for bedding and ribbon beds; prized for their beautiful til "ery foliage.
CINERARIA MARITIMA CANDIDISSIMA. No. Per' ^stev
410. maritima. — With yellow flowers .... 10
411. maritima candidissima. — An improve- ment on the above , . at
412. ECHEVERIA METAIXICA.— Broad, saucer-shaped leaves, of a peculiar lilac and metallic tinge, for the greenhouse or open garden; tender perennial 21
413. EUPHORRIA YAREEGATA. — Showy, white and green foliage: 2 ft 5
414. FERDINAND A EMTNENS. — Showy and large foliage; 4 ft 2»
415. HUMEA ELEGANS.— Half-hardy bien- nial; a remarkably handsome decorative plant, producing drooping pyramids of ruby-red, grass-like florets, either for pots
or the garden; 8 ft ic
416. MAJZE. STRIPED - LEAVED JA- PANESE (Zea Japonica fol. variegata\.— It is beautifully and evenly striped, and ribboned with alternate stripes of green and white; half-hardv; 5 ft j
417. PERILYLA NANKINENSIS FOL1S VARIEGATIS.— The foliage of this va- riety is variegated and striped with rosy carmine, and sometimes with white, pro ducing a charming effect re
418. nankinensis.— A neat plant, with dark
Surple foliage; 1% ft * 'YRETHRUM FOITUSI AUREUM (The Golden Feather). — A highly- orna- mental golden foliage plant, for ribbon
gardening it
RICESUS — Plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, combined with brilliant- colored fruit, producing an oriental effect ; fine for lawns and pleasure grounds ; half- hardy.
420. sanguineus (Obermanni). — Blood red stalks, scarlet fruit; 3ft ic
421. species from Phillipines.— Dark pur- ple leaves 10
422. macrocarpus. — Whitish foliage, beauti- ful; 6ft ic
423. elegantissimus 10
424. guyanensis nanus. — Dwarf, rose fruit . ic
425. tricolor.— Green and brown spotted red fruit, stalks red; 6ft 10
426. Africanus albidus.— White fruit; stem and leaves silver; 8 ft 10
427. Borboniensis arboreus. — Handsome
foliage and noble growth; 15ft 10
SOiANUM. — Very ornamental fruit-bear- ing plants, among the most interesting greenhouse shrubs; fine for groups on lawns or single specimens. Half-hardy perennials, fruiting the first season from seed.
' 428. ciliatum.— Brilliant scarlet fruit, which retains its bright color md form long after hoe; fine <br Christmas decorations; \Vi ft. ia
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HOIST'S CrUlDK.
jig.capaicastrasau^-Red, cherry-like fruit;
i% ft. ........ „ xo
150. robustum.— Rich brown-tinted leaves and
long spines reader the foliage extremely ornamental ........ 20
;ip.WIGANI>LA CARACSANA.— Splendid ornamental foliaged plant, with immense leaves, 3 feet long by 1% feet w;de. Seed sown early in Spring., in hot-bed, will pro- dace fine plants by the middle of Summer. Ha3f-hardy perennial; 6 ft, . as
m YUCCA FlLAMENl OSA.— A hardy per- eani&lplml; fequfces -seyerai years to attain to perfection from §eed^ with iarge clusters ©f white flowers om tail stems; 3ft 10
SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
AGROSTIS,— AH the varieties of this class are exceedingly beautiful and grace- ful; of dwarf growth; 1% l.. nalch e 11a .—neb ulosa ...... .each 5
StANTHOXANTHUM 6RACILE.- Graceful and pretty: 6 in, > . . 10
^5.AVEXA STERILIS {Animated oats). —With pretty, large, drooping spikes, on y slender stems- 2ft 5
436.BRIZA COMPACTAv An erect, com- pact variety of Quaking Grass; also known as Rattlesnake Grass; x ft 5
53,7. gracilis*— Small, delicate and graceful racemes; aft.... 5
I38. maxima^- Large Quaking Grass; beautiful rattles: 1 ft. . . 5
•l9.Cm.ORJS TRUNGATA.— Fine silvery plumes, with abundant foliage; elegant for Bedding in groups; 2ft. 5
No. PortoM,
440. CO EX LACHRYMJE {Job's Tears).— With broad, corn-like leaves; half-hardy; aft 5
441. ELEUSINE BARCINONENSIS. —
Curious, with stems resembling horns;
elegant for pot-culture; 1 ft i«
ERAGROSTIS {Love ^^.—Exceed- ingly pretty and ornamental; & favorite and graceful grass; 2 ft.
442. elegans. — mixed each 5
443. ERIANTHUS RATENN^E.—A hardy perennial; noble grass^ with exquisite white plumes resembling the Pampas Grass. Fine for lawns if planted in clumps. Flow- ers the first season from seed if sown very early in the greenhouse or hot-bed; 7ft.. M
444. QYNERIUM ARGENTEUM {Pampas Crass).— Half-hardy perennial; will stand out over Winter , if protected with straw o» leaves; the most noble grass in cultivation; with silvery plumes from 6 to 10 feet high . M
445JHORDEUM JUBATUM (Squirrel Tatl Grass).— Very handsome and lovely purple
Slumes; 3 ft it SOEEPSIS GRACLLIS.-»Haif-hardy perennial; dwarf, very graceful, suitable for baskets, vases etc m
447. EAGURUSOVATUS{#ar*'.s Tall Grass) — Beautiful small white heads or spikes of bloom; 1 ft. .... a
448. PENNISETUM EONGISTTLUM.- A verygraceful and interestingplant: 1% ft . %
449. STIPA PENNATA {Feather Grass).— Hardy perennial plant, with beautiful deli- cate white feathery grass; flowering the second season from seed. The seed being slow to vegetate, it should be started in a hot-bed; 2ft IS
450. elegantissima.- -A superb variety of the above; fine for pot or border-culture ... if
5ALCSOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.
S^EDS of GREEN HOUSE and HOT-HOUSE PLANTS.
Directions *sr Sowing; see page 82.
Per Packet.
ABUTELON.— Plants of strong growth and easy cultivation; free-flowering, with various-colored, drooping, bell-shaped flowers; 2 to 6 ft.; mixed varieties .... as ACACIA— A genus of great elegance and MT/tnense variety; fine ornamental foliage; beautiful racemes of yellow flowers. Soak %he seed in warm water before sowing; viland varieties ....... ( . , . .
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA TIORINA. Mo. Per PMfisf
453. AGAPANTHUS CMBEIXATU9 {Blue African Lily).— Bulbous-rooted, with ever- green foliage and large heads of small blue flowers; blooming in succession, on stalks
3 feet high f 5
454. AMARYLLIS HYBRIDA Beautiful
bulbous-rootec? Plants, producing from two to four of the richest colored crimson, scar- let, and white striped, lily -like flowers, on
a stalk; t ft. high; mixed varieties .... *s
455. ARDESIA CRENTTLATA. — An ever- green shrub, with beautiful small red ber- ries, remaining in perfection all winter . .
456. ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA — Singu- lar itawlet flowers ».
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457. AZALEA DTDICA.— Beautiful shrubby plants, saved from a collection of large showy flowers ; 2 to 4 ft. ; finest mixed. .
158. BEGONIA HYBBED A.— Beautiful va- rieties of Rex, etc., variegated foliage.
choice mixed
CALCEOLARIA.— Plants invaluable for
pock
gust and September; if large plants are required early, the former month is the oest. Directions for sowing, see page 82. hybrida grandiflora. — Superb, large, rich, self-colored flowers; saved from Benary's collection of Prussia 50
/* hybrida tigrina. — Spotted or tigered flowers; saved from Benary's collection of Prussia 50
s6i. hybrida nana.— Dwarf; tigered spotted flowers : mixed 50
4S2. hybrida punaila compacta grandiflo- ra.— Beautiful self-colored flowers ; dwarf and compact habit; 10 "n 50
163. hybrids purcila *eorapacta tigrina var=— Flowers beattiifa% spotted, of very brilliant colors .... ~ 50
oi* rcgosa. (Shrubby) Bedding varieties;
f rest mixed colors . . go
CINERARIA. — Acc-c.r-.er r.-eer.house fa- vorite, having a range ana brightness of color scarcely mroassed, blooming during the Wimcr -^nd Spring tenths. Green- house oerennials. bs- hybrida.— Splendid mixed varieties, all colors 25
$66. hybrida nana.— Beautiful dwarf compact varieties; mixed 25
167. florB-pleno*— New double 50
tf8. CLIOTHUS DAMPEEEI {Glory Pea). —A beautiful ciimbers with elegant foliage, and brilliant, rich scarlet, long, pea-shaped flowers, three inches in length; each flow- er picturesquely marked with a large, black blotch ia front. When planted out doors, it requires a dry, warm, sandy soil, and should be watered sparingly 25
469. COLE US.— One of the most beautiful of our variegated foliage plants; mixed va- rieties 25
CYCLAMEN.— Charming bulbous-rooted
J)lants, with beautiful foliage; universal avorites for the greenhouse or parlor and for Winter and Spring blooming ; 6 in.
470. persicum.— Flowers white and pink ... 25 EBYTHBENA ( Cored Plant). — Orna- mental and effective plants for out door Summer decoration, with beautiful foliage and superb spikes of flowers. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for several days before planting : 5 ft.
4.71 . crista-galli. — Scarlet flowers 25
FERNS,— These ornamental and graceful
Slants are too well known to require any escription. Are very desirable for War- dian cases or ferneries. They delight in peaty, sandy soil.
?a. choice mixed varieties. 35
FUCHSIA {Lady's Ear-drop) .-Saved from the finest single and double named varie
ties ; mixed §o
t74. GERANIUM ZOWAXJE,— A superb stn i of the largest and finest varities; saved from a cho'ce collection ; mixed . , . , ag sonale. — New variegated gcldes and bronzed foliage; saved from Dcwnie and Laird's celebrated collection of England . 2s ^76. double-flowering sonale.— Saved fio/xs doable flowers . . 50
477. pelargonium.— Mixed, from the finest fancy and spotted varieties ; of large flow- ering sorts aflL
478. odier. — Choicest mixed varieties ; aD with five petals, blotched 25
479. apple-scented ...
*o. Per P*ot««,
480. GKSNEBIA.— Beautiful bot-house. bul- bous-rooted plants, producing brilliant- colored spikes of flowers; choice mixed; 2 ft. 25 GLOXINIA. — A choice bulbous-rootf.d plant, producing, in great profusion, its bell-shaped flowers during the summer months, of the richest and most beautiful colors; the bulbs must be kept warm and diy during the winter.
481. crassifolia grandiflora erecta,— Rick colored, erect flowers, mixed colors . . , ' 5c
4S2. hybrida grandiflora.— Choice droooirg, erect and pendulous, large flowering varie- ties; mixed 25
HELIOTROPIUM.— Flowering during the whole season, and its delightful per- fume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower.
483. Peruvianum. — Light puip'.e 10
4S4. Triouiphe de liege. — Large pa;e laven- der 10
485. Roi des Noires.— Very dark puro.t . . . 10
486. Voltaireanuni. — Dark purple . ic
487. L ANT AN A. — One of the most desirable bedding plants., constantly in b'octr:. «nd changing in hue. Seed saved from our fine collection cf named varieties 10
488. MANDETHJ-El SUAVEOLENS.- A evergreen climber with large white fra grant flowers , ic
485 tr<*xEsiPier£XLua\i asparagoides
(Smilax).-~A beautiful and graceful climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green, wavy ana most delicate foliage An indis- pensable plant for vases; baskets or bou
quets. . = 2;
PRIMULA SINENSIS STMBRIATA (Chinese Primrose). — A very attractive ar indispensable plant for the greenhouse jl conservatory, flowering very profusely dur- ing the Winter and Spring months. Oui seed has been saved from Benary's choicest strains, and cannot fail to produce flowers of the finest and most attractive colors.
490. fimbriata alba.™ White fringed ... 25
491. fimbriata rubra.— Red fringed . . . 2j
492. fimbriata striata.— Striped fringed . 25
493. fimbriata kermesina splendens, - Brilliant crimson with yellow eye .... 50
494. fimbriata punctata elegantissima.-- Velvety crimson, edges spotted with whilt 5°
495. fiuabriata coccinea nova , 5°
496. fimbriata erecta super-ba ....... 5°
497. fimbriata filicifolia (Fern-leaved.)— Red
or white , . . , \ .each 50
49S. fimbriata alba plena.— Double white . 50 499. fimbriata kermesina plena. — Double
crimson 5°
50c.japoj3j.ca.— Crimson or white .... each 25
501. PASSTFLORA (Passion Flower).— Mag- aifeent ornamental climbers, flowers attractive and varied, produced in great profusion and of long duration; choice
varieties; mixed , »o
SALVIA (Sage).— Favorite ornamental bedding plants, 'oaded with s pikes of scar- let, white, and blue Sowers, being produced
In great profusion from July to October; fine beading plants.
502. spier/dens.— Scarlet, 3 ft. *<>
503. jpwtetf-S. - -Deep blue; 3ft 25
504. coc*;»x.e*. "Scarlet, free-bloomer; half-
Ic^irdy aaaaai; % ft 10
OTU>F^EOL.tT« LOBBIANUIH. -These beautiful climbers bloom freely during the winter months in the greenhouse or con- servatory.
505. Crown Prince of Pros*ta ..... 25
506. Lucifer —Splendid 2 5
507. Spitfire.— New, br.ght scarlet 25
508. tofeant des batailles — Brilliar-t canmae } 25
909. VERBENA CITRJODORA.— Lemoo
.10
15°
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
PLANET JR. T00L5 r» 1899
A complete illustrated catalogue of these admirable labor-savers sent on application. Great Improvements have been made for 1899. " Planet Jr." goods are standard machines ; the best bii the iriarket;
"PLANET JR." No. 3
Hill Dropping Seed Drill
li Planet Jr.' » No. 3, Seeder.
' 'Planet Jr." No. 4, Combined Drill and Wheel Hoe.
The Drill is the same as the No. 3 Seed- er, but smaller. By moving only one bolt the drill is taken off and the tool frame attached, making it one of the best of the "Planet Jr." Single Wheel Hoes. It has a fine garden plow, two new style hoes, perfect shaped, three desirable cultivating rakes, new form, and made especially to fit 6-, 9-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch rows; three cultivator teeth and a practical leaf guard. This gives you the "whole business" in one tool.
"PLANET JR." No. 11
Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow.
Price, $8.00.
Planting in rows and thinning afterward is a terrible time-waste. The No. 3 Seeder puts the seed right on the spot where the hill is wanted. Plants 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches apart, or in a continuous row, as desired. Changed from hill to drill instantly, or from one distance to another very quickly. The index is at the top of the handle, in the most convenient position. Has an instantaneous cut-off. Holds three quarts. In a word, no seeder has ever been made which equals this newly perfected "Planet Jr." No. 3.
The " PLANET JR.'- No. 4
Combined Hill Dropping Seeder and Single Wheel Hoe
Price, complete, . . $10.00 as a drill ouly, 7.00
Planet Jr." No, n, Dou- ble Wheel Hoe.
This Wheel Hoe is a famous labor- saver. It will do a variety of work that is almost incredible, and it is changed and adjusted with marvel- ous ease and quickness. The wheels can be set to four different widths and the frame at three heights. The handles are adjustable, and being attached to the arch, are entirely un- disturbed in making changes of the height of frame, width of wheels, or in the adjustment of the tools them- selves. The arch is of still steel, un- usually high. The design on the frame is novel, allowing all changes of tools to be made without removal of the nuts from the standards. All the blades are of tempered and polished steel. The variety of work possible with this machine is incredible, covering the whole range of wheel hoe work, both in the garden and on the farm.
" Planet Jr." No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe is identical with No. 11, but does not have the rakes and the pair of short hoes. Price, $G.00.
" Planet Jr." No. 13 Double Wheel Hoe is the No. 11 with 6-inch hoes only ; this pair of tools being most generally useful at all seasons. Any or all of the No. 11 tools may be added at any time, and are sure to fit. Price, $4.00.
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" PLANET JR." No. 15
Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow.
A light, inexpensive and extremely efficient tool. Frame and handles adjustable, and wheel can be changed to the other side of the frame, when both sides of the row can be hoed at one passage. Tbe tool9 area well- shaped plow for plowing, marking out, covering and late cultivation ; a pair of neat 4-inch shield hoes, just t-v • aa right for hoeing in rows from 9 to 12
ki ICGj 4)0.1/1/ inches; and a large pair for wider work, and three cultivator teeth. Also a set of three rakes, just righ for 6-, 9-, 12- and up to 16-inch row9, with two arranged side by side ; the rakes are just the thing for preparing ground for the seed drill. A practi- cal leaf guard completes the equip- ment.
" Planet Jr." No. 16, Single Wheel Hoe, is identical with No. 15, excepting that it has fewer tools. It has a plow, two hoes, three cul- tivator teeth, two rakes and leaf-lifter. $5.00.
"Planet Jr." No. 17, Single Wheel Hoe, same as above, but with plow, two hoes and three cultivator teeth only. $1.00.
" Planet Jr." No. 18, Single Wheel Hoe, with a pair of 5-inch hoes onlv. $3.00.
"PLANET JR." No. 8
Horse Hoe
Price, . . $7.50
Without Depth Regulator, $7.00
lator and expander. Hollow steel standards. Reversible side hoes. Every part is perfected to make the tool acceptable to the intelligent farmer, who knows tbe best is always the cheapest.
"Planet Jr." No. 9, Horse Hoe, $7.00.
This tool is similar to the No. 8 Horse Hoe, but it has a plain wheel instead of one operat- ing by a convenient lever. It has the same standards and teeth, and is made in other re- spects like the popular No. 8. It is strong and serviceable and will give full satisfaction.
« PLANET JR." Harrow and Cultivator
Price, plain . . $4.90 " with Wheel, 6.15 complete, 7
"Firefly" Plow. $2.00.
Invaluable for use in small gardens. Mold- board of tempered and polished steel. The depth is easily and quickly changed.
"Planet Jr." No. 8, Horse Hoe.
Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the M Planet Jr." Com- bined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, for it isin use throughoutthe civilized world, itis sostrong- ly built as to withstand incredible strain, yet it is light and easy to handle. It will do more kinds of work, and better work, than any other horse hoe. Has new depth regu- High frame, handles adjustable in height and sidewise.
Planet Jr. No. 9\1
Horse Hoe and Cultivator
"Planet Jr." Twelve-Tooth Harrow.
This Harrow has a high frame, con- tracting to twelve inches and expanding two thirty-two inches in width. Hand levers regulate both width and depth while in motion. The chisel-shaped teeth cut an inch wide, and cultivate deep without throwing earth on the plants. Has foot-lever pulverizer. A capital strawberry cultivator, turning the runners without injury.
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The "Iron Age" Double Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator, Rake and Plow Combined.
Price, $6.00
There is no excuse to permit crops to go without proper cultiva- tion when there are so many cheap and desirable implements for that purpose. The ' ' Iron Age ' ' has been introduced by practical men who have been in the cultivator business for years, and know what is re- quired.
The wheels of this weeder are sixteen inches high, enabling the wheel hoe to run easy and without yielding to the depressions of the soil as a low wheel will do. The frame being made of tub- ing, coupled to malleable castings, gives great strength, together with lightness, Tt can also be converted into a single wheel hoe in a few moments. An extra axle is sent with each ma- chine tor this purpose. All of the attachments are made of the best quality of steel.
&8£
The Gem Double Wheel Hoe and Cultivator.
The Gem Cultivator is another very popular and useful implement for the garden; itisagreat labor saver; is furnished with five steel teeth, two scuffle hoes, with one single and one left-hand plow, and two long side hoes to draw the earth to or from the plants; the wheel, handle and hoes are all adjustable to suit any requirements in cultivating.
Price, $4.50.
The Gem Single Wheel Hoe and Cultivator.
This implement can only be used for cultivating between the rows, and is furnished with five steel teeth, two scuffle hoes, and one right and one left
hand plow. pricej $3.50.
The Gem Double. Wheel Hoe.
" Jewel " Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow Combined.
The " Jewell" is capable of being: quickly adjusted in depth or width of working, or height of handles. As shown in cut it is provided with four slender stirring teeth, each one made of one piece of steel, unex- ^ celled for thorough work, especially in hard soil; one pair of curved side hoes, particularly intended for use among small plants; also a pair of plows for throwing to or from the row or opening furrows.
The standards of these hoes and plows are of malleable and wrought iron. The entire frame is made of malleable iron, the handles of wood, making it an exceedingly light and strong tool, and one pleasant to handle as well. It is carefully made and hand- somely finished, and weighs but twenty- two pounds. '
Price, $5.00.
The New Model Seed Drill
Price, $5.50.
Hand Seed Drills.
The Model— This is the latest and un- doubtedly the best of seed sowers $5 50
The Mathews— A very celebrated Bos- ton machine 4 50
The New York Improved— A popular
New York sower 4 00
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Steel Lawn and Field Roller.
These Rollers arc all made of the best wrought steel, and rilled with concrete to give them additional weignt, and are preferable to cast iron, as they are not so liable to break. 24 inches diam , 30 inches long, weight about 450 lbs., $38.00. 28 inches diam., 36 iDches long, weight about 550 lbs., $42.00.
With sections loaded for road and lawn purposes. 24 inches diam , 30 inches long, weight about 700 lbs., 842.00. 28 inches diam., 36 inches long, weight about 900 lbs., §47.00.
Steel Garden and Hand Lawn Roller.
Made of the best wrought steel, and filled with concrete to give them addi- tional weight.
10 inches diam , 15 inches long, weight
about 130 lbs., S7.00. 12 inches diam., 18 inches long, weight • about 200 lbs., 88.75,
14 inches diam., 21 inches long, weight
about 300 lbs., £10,50. 16 inches diain., 24 inches long, weight
about 400 lbs., $17.00.
Buist's Self Sharpening Lawn Mower.
This celebrated mower is gaining greater popularity each season, over one thousand machines were sold and shipped by us the past year without hearing of a single com- plaint or failure to give satisfaction; they are strongly and beautifully made of the very best material; and great attenlion has been given in using the very finest cast-steel for the knife blades, which in a Imower is of the greatest importance; they are painted blue with gold stripes and are sold at such a reasonable figure th it those who have even a small gras-plot cannot afford to be without one.
10 inch, $3.50; 12 inch, 4.00; 14 inch, $4.50 , 16 inch, $5.00
18 inch, $5.50,
Pennsylvania and Continental Lawn Mowers.
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Improved White Cedar Plant Tubs.
(Painted in Green or Vermilion.) Made of white cedar, bound with extra heavy iron hoops. Drop handles of special pattern, serving as handles. Substantial iron feet of original design. Removable perforated bottoms. Painted either
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BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
CONDENSED PRICE-LIST
OF
Buist's Garden Seeds.
FOR SPECIAL PRICES FOR SEEDS IN PACKETS SEE PAGE 3.
WE MAIL SEEDS POSTAGE PAID.
Seeds in Packets, ounces and quarter pounds are mailed by us free of Postage. Half Pounds, Pounds, Pints and Quarts the Postage must be added to prices quoted at the rate of eight cents per Pound and sixteen cents per quart.
BEANS— Green-Podded Bush. Qt. Pk. Bus.
Improved Early Valentine- 25
Buist's Lightning Valentine 30
Early Mohawk 25
Early Yellow Six Weeks 25
Early Refugee 25
Extra Early Refugee 25
Early China Red-Eye 25
Early White Valentine 25
Best of All 25
Shippers' Favorite. 25
White Mairow 25
White Kidney 25
Dwarf Lima 30
BEANS— Yellow-Podded Bush.
Dwarf Black Wax 30
Dwarf Prolific Black Wax. .. 25
Dwarf Golden Wax 30
Improved Golden Wax 30
Dwarf Speckled Kidney Wax |0
Dwarf Wax, Bismarck ™
Dwarf White Wax 30
Dwarf Crimson Wax 30
Dwarf Golden-Eyed Wax ... 30
Dwarf Black-Eyed Wax 30
Dwarf Crystal White Wax.. 30
Yosemite Dwarf Wax 35
Perfection Dwarf Wax 30
BEANS (Pole, or Runners).
Large White Lima 30
Salem Mammoth Lima...... 35
Extra Early Jersey Lima... 35
King of the Garden Lima. . . 30
Ford's Mammoth Lima 35
Carolina, or Small Lima 30
Dreer's Improved Lima 35
German, or Black Wax 30
Southern Prolific 30
Southern Crease-Back 30
Golden Wax Flageolet 35
Horticultural ... SO
Scarlet Runners 30
White Dutch Case Knife 30
Eariy Golden Cluster Wax.. 40
Kentucky Wonder 35
Lazy Wife's Pole. 35
Texas Pole 35
PEAS.
Bnist's Early Morning Star. 35 1.75 5 00
Buist's Premier Extra Early 30 1.25 4.50
First and Best 25 1.25 4.25
1.25 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 1.00 1.75
1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.25 1.25 1.50 2.00 1.50
1.75 2 00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 1.75 1.50 1.75 2.00 1.50 2 00 1.75 2.00 1.75 2.00 2.00
4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 4.00 4.50 3.50 3.50 6.00
4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.50 5.00 7.00 5.50
6.00 7.00 7.00 7 00 7 00 6.50 7.00 6.00 500 6.00 7 00 5.00 6.50 6.00 7.00 6 00 7.00 7.00
PEAS— Continued. Qt. Pk. Bus.
First of All 30 1.25 4.00
Philadelphia Extra Early... 25 1.25 4.0 )
Maud S, Extra Early 25 1.00 3.75
Alaska, or Blue Wonder 30 1.25 4 00
Horsford's Market Garden... 25 1.25 4.50
Early American Wonder.... 30 1.50 5.00
Laxton's Alpha 30 1.25 4.50
Extra Early Premium Gem 25 1.25 4.50
McLean's Little Gem 25 1.25 4.50
Blue Beauty 25 1.25 4.50
Improved Dan O'Rourke.... 25 1.00 3.75
Early Washington 20 1.00 3.50
Farly Frame 20 1.00 3 50
Early May 20 1.00 3.50
Early Kent 20 1.00 3.50
Early Blue Peter 30 1.50 5.O0
Early Tom Thumb 35 1.75 6.00
Dwarf Blue Imperial 20 1.00 3.50
Champion of England 25 1.25 4.O0
Forty Fold..... 25 1.25 4.0C
Yorkshire Hero 25 1.25 4.50
Nott's Excelsior 30 1.75 6.O0
Eugenie 30 1.50 5 50
Telehpone 25 1.50 5.00
Stratagems 30 1.50 5.00
Pride of the Market 35 1.75 6.00
Bliss's Everbearing 25 1.25 4.5C
Bliss's Abundance 25 1.25 4.50
McLean's Advancer 25 1.25 4 50
Heroine 30 1 50 5.50
Shropshire Hero 30 1.50 5.00
Duke of Albany 35 1.50 5 50
Veitche's Perfection 30 1.75 6.00
Evolution 35 1.50 5 00
Royal Dwarf Marrow 25 1.00 3.00
Dwarf White Sugar Marrow 25 1.00 2 75
Large White Marrowfat, 20 1.00 2.75
Black-Eyed Marrowfat 20 1 00 3 00
Dwarf and Tall Sugar 35 1 25 7.00
ARTICHOKE. Peroz. i£lb. lb.
Green Globe $0.35 $1.00 $3.50
ASPARAGUS,
Purple Top 10 15 5C
Conover's Colossal 10 15 50
Barr's Mammoth 10 20 60
The Palmetto 10 25 It
BEET— Turnip-Rooted Varieties.
Extra Early Bassano 10 20 50
Early Dark Blood Turnip... 10 20 50
DeTring's Red Turnip 10 20 60
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BEET— Continued. Pemz. yAw
Philadelphia Ked Turnip. ... 10
Buist's Extra Early Turnip 15
Bastian's Early Red Turnip 10
Lentz's Early Red Turnip. . 10
Early Egyptian Turnip 10
. Buist's Early Egyptian 15
' Early Eclipse Turnip 10
Edmand's Blood Turnip 10
Early Othello Blood Turnip 15
Swiss Chard 10
BEET — Long Varieties.
Long Blood Red 10
Buist's Long Blood
Bastian's Half-Long Blood. Scarlet Perfection
15 10 15
BEET— Stock-Feeding Varieties.
White French Sugar 10
Long Red Mangel 10
Orange Globe Mangel 10
Champion Long Red Mangel 1 0
" Yellow Globe Mangel 10 Buist's Long Red Mangel... 10
11 Golden Globe Mangel 10
Golden Tankard Mangel 10
Chirk Castle Mangel 15
BORECOLE.
10
20
lb.
20 50
40 1 25
20 50
20 50
20 50
30 1 00
20 50
20 50
40 1 25
20 50
20 50
30 1 00
20 50
25 75
Special prices, see page 42.
15 35
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
25
Dwarf German Greens
Extra Dwarf Curled
BROCOL1.
Early Purple Cape 40
Early Walcheren 50
Granges White 50
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 20
CABBAGE.
Early Jersey Wakefield
Buist's Jersey Wakefield.... Charleston, Large Wakefield
Extra Early Express.
Early Winnigstadt
Early Prussian Winnigstadt
Earliest Etampes
Buist's Early Dwarf York... Buist's Early Large York... Henderson's Early Summer Premium Late Drumhead. . . Premium Late Flat Dutch. .
Buist's Early Drumhead
Buist's Early Flat Dutch....
Henderson's Succession
Early Peerless
Early French Oxheart
Buist's Imp. Late Drumh'd Buist's Imp. Late Flat Dutch
Buist's Florida Header
Large German Drumhead- •• Amager or Danish Winter. . Fottler's Imp. Brunswick... Buist'3 Brunswick Drumh'd
Autumn King
Green Glazed
Louisville Drumhead
Large Surehead
The Vandergaw
All Seasons
25 50
1 25 1 75 1 50 60
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CABBAGE, SAVOY.
Green Curled Savoy 25
Green Globe Savoy 25
Large Drumhead Savoy 25
Perfection Drumhead Savoy CARROT.
Early French Forcing
Early Scarlet Horn
Early Half-Long Scarlet.....
Danver's Half-Long Scarlet
Half-Long Chantenay
Half-Long Nantes
Guerande, or Oxheart..
Saint Vallery Long Red
Long Orange
Buist's Long Orange
CAULIFLOWER.
Early London
Early Dutch
Extra Early Paris
Half -Early Paris
Early Walcheren
Veitch's Autumn Giant
Le Normand Short Stem..... Large Early White Erfurt. . Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt...
Early Snowball
CELERY.
Large White Solid
Buist's Large White Solid...
Golden Dwarf.
Golden Self-Blanching
Giant White Pascal
Sandringham Dwarf White.
Boston Market
mite Plume
Dwarf Pink, or Rose
Perfection Heartwell
Buist's Golden Market
Celeriac
COLLARDS.
Georgia (Selected)
Southern Creole
Carolina
CORN SALAD. CORN— Garden Varieties.
Early Cory
Crosby's Early
Early Minnesota
Early Concord
New England Eight-Row...
Early Narragansett
Early Marblebead
Stabler' s Extra Early
Early Egyptian Sugar
Mammoth Sugar
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5 50 |
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7 50 |
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6 50 |
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7 00 |
2 00 2 50 2 50
20 30 25 30 25 25 25 25 25 25 50 20
6 00 20 00 8 00 25 00 8 00 25 00
60 1 00 75
85 75 75 75 75 75 75 1 50 60
2 00
3 00
2 50
3 00 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50
4 00 2 00
20 40 1 00
20 40 1 00
20 40 1 00
10 20 50
Qt.
25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 20
Pk. 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 80 80
Bus. 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 00
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BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
CORN— Continued. Qt Pk> Bus.
Stowell's Evergreen Sugar.. 20 80 3.50
Shoe Peg Sugar 20 1.00 3.00
Country Gentleman 20 1.25 3.00
Early Black Mexican 25 1.00 3.50
Triumph 25 1.00 3.00
Perry's Hybrid 25 1.00 3.00
Stabler 's Pedigree 25 1.00 3.00
Improved Ruby 25 1.00 3.00
Potter's Excelsior 25 1.00 3.00
Adam's Extra Early 20 75 2.50
Adam's Early 20 75 2.50
Perkin's Early Market 25 1.00 3.50
CORN— Field Varieties. Special prices,
.' ■ see pages 64 and 65.
Buist's Snow-Flake 20 60 2 00
Buist's Golden Dent 15 50 1.50
Buist's White Flint 15 50 1.50
Large Maryland White 15 50 1.75
Early Learning 15 50 1.50
Golden Beauty 15 50 1.50
Mammoth Gourd 15 50 1.50
Chester County Gourd 15 50 1.50
Cloud's Early Dent Gourd.. 15 50 1.50
White Hickory King 15 60 1.75
Early Yellow Canada 15 50 1.50
Early Pennsylv'aEight-Kow 15 50 1.50
Champion White Pearl. 15 50 1.75
Compton's Early Yellow 15 50 1.75
Blount'sWhite Prolific 15 50 1.75
Mastodon Dent 15 50 1.50
CRESS, or Pepper Grass. oz. %ib. ib.
Curled 10 20 50
Water 40 1.25 4.00
CUCUMBER.
Early White Spine iq 25 60
Improved Early White Spine iq 25 60
Buist's Perfection W. Spine 20 40 1 25
Gvergreen White Spine iq 25 *60
Early Frame 10 25 60
Early Cluster 10 25 60
Early Kussian 10 25 60
Early Short Green iq 25 60
London Long Green 15 30 1.00
Long Green Turkey 15 39 {qq
Buist's Long Green 20 50 1.50
Jersey Pickle 10 25 60
Nichol's Medium Green ]0 25 60
Long Prickly jq 25 60
Chicago Pickle 10 25 60
Giant Pera 10 25 60
Thorburn's Everbearing ]0 25 60
Green Prolific Pickle 10 25 60
Gherkin, or Burr 15 35 j 25
EGG PLANT.
Large New York Purple 40 1.00 4.00
Buist's Thornless L. Purple 50 1.50 5.00
ENDIVE,
Green Curled 15 40 1-50
White Curled 25 50 1.50
Broad Leaved 20 50 ] 50
Moss Curled 25 60 2.00
Green Fringe 25 60 2 00
GOURDS.
White Nest Egg 40 1.00 2.50
GOURDS.— Continued, oz. %n>. ib.
Sugar Trough v 25 75 2.50
Luffa or Dish Cloth 40 1.00 3.00
Dipper 25 75 2.50
KALE.
Green Curled Scotch 10 25 75
Dwarf German Greens 10 25 75
New Dwarf Erfurt 20 50 1.50
Siberian Curled 10 20 60
New Intermediate 15 40 1.00
Mossback Curled Winter... 15 40 1.25
Dwarf Curled Berlin 20 50 1.50
KOHLRABI.
Large White 20 60 2.00
Early White Vienna.. 25 60 2.00
Early Purple Vienna 25 60 2 00
The Queen 35 1.00 3 00
LEEK.
London Broad Flag 15 40 1.25
Buist's Mammoth 25 75 2.00
Large Musselburgh 20 60 1 . 50
Monstrous Carentan 20 60 1.50
Large Eouen 20 60 1.50
LETTUCE.
Buist's White Forcing 30 1.00 2.50
Early Tennisball 15 40 L25
Early White Butter 15 30 1.00
Early Dutch Butter 20 40 1.25
Arlington Tennisball 20 50 1.50
Early Boston Market 15 40 1.25
Big Boston 20 50 1.50
New York Cabbage 20 50 1.50
Yellow Market 30 75 2.50
Denver Market 15 40 1.25
Early Hanson 15 40 1.25
Philadelphia Market 20 50 1.50
The Deacon 20 40 1.25
Early Curled Simpson 15 30 1.00
Curled Simpson (black seed) 15 40 1.00
Early Curled Silesia 15 30 1.00
Early Prize Head 15 30 1.00
Improved Eoyal Cabbage .. . 15 30 1.25
Salamander 15 40 1.25
Oak Leaved 15 40 1.25
Large Passion 20 40 1.25
Trocadero 20 40 1.25
Perpignan 20 40 1.25
Silver Ball 20 40 1.25
Drumhead Cabbage.... 15 30 1.00
White Paris Cos 20 40 1.25
India Curled 25 50 1.50
Brown Dutch 15 30 1.00
Stubborn Head 25 60 2.00
MELON— Cantaloupe-
Extra Early Hackensack.... 10 25 75
Netted Green Citron 10 25 75
Netted Nutmeg 10 25 75
Pine Apple 10 25 75
Montreal Nutmeg 10 25 75
Bay View 10 25 75
Emerald Gem 10 25 75
Golden Jenny 10 25 75
Princess 10 25 75
Montreal Market 10 25 75
Hackensack 10 25 75
Champion Market 10 25 76
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
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MELON— Continued. per oz. ^ib. ib.
Delmonico
Skillnian's Netted Citron.. Acme, or Baltimore Citron.
Banquet
Miller's Cream, or Osage...
Extra Early Cape May
Washington Market
Jersey Belle
New Orleans Market ,
Persian, or Casaba
Chicago Market
Early Jenny Lind
The Waldorf
MELON-Water.
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Mountain Sweet
KolbGem (Selected)
Improved Gypsy
Georgia Rattlesnake
Jordan's Gray Monarch
Florida Favorite
Mammoth Iron-Clad
Ice Cream (White Seeded).. Ice Cream (Gray Seeded) • . .
Phiney's Early
Light Icing, or Ice Rind
Dark Icing
Seminole
Cuban Queen
Peerless
Dixie
Jones
Girardeau's Premium Trph.
Premium Triumph
Green Preserving Citron.... MUSTARD. Mammoth Southern Curled
White London
Black or Brown
IASTURTIUM— Or Ir
Tall Yellow (for Pickling) . .
QKRA— Or Gumbo.
Buist's Dwarf Prolific
Tall, or Long Green
Perk in 's Mammoth
White Velvet
Southern White
ONION.— For 5, 10 and 25 lb. lots see prices page 88
Large Red Wtthersfield
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg
Yellow Globe Danvers
Yellow Flat Danvers
White, or Silver Skin
Extra Early Red
Southport Red Globe
Southport Yellow Globe
Southport. White Globe ......
ONION— Italian Varieties.
White Italian Tripoli
Improved Red Bermuda.
White Bermuda
Silver White Etna
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ONIO^-Continued. Peroz. ^b. lb.
Giant Rocca of Naples 15 45 1.50
Early White Queen 20 50 1.75
Mammoth Silver King 20 60 2.00
Extra Early White Pearl... 20 50 1 75
Early White Barletta 20 60 2.00
Yellow Prizetaker 20 60 2.00
ONION SETS. Qt.
Yellow Onion Sets 15
Red Onion Sets 15
White Onion Sets 25
PARSLEY. Peroz.
Double Curled 10
Buist's Garnishing 15
Champion Moss Curled 10
Myatt's Garnishing 10
Plain, or Single 10
PARSNIP.
Sugar, or Hollow Crown 10 25 60
Student 10 25 60
PEPPER.
Pk.
1.00 1.00 1.25
20 30 25 20 15
Bu.
3.00 3.00 4.50 lb. 75
.00 75 75 60
25
Bell, or Bull Nose
Large Sweet 25
Golden Dawn, 25
Ruby King 25
Squash, or Tomato 25
i o 75 75 75 75
Long Red Cayenne 25 75
30 1 00 75 75
Long Yellow Cayenne
Red Cherry 25
Celestial 25
POTATOES.
(See Pages 102 to 105.) PUMPKIN.
Cashaw, or Crook-Neck 10
Large Cheese 10
Mammoth King 20
Jonathan 10
Connecticut Field 10
Tennessee Sweet Potato 10
Dunkard 10
Mammoth Etamps 15
Quaker Pie 15
Sugar, or Nantucket 15
RADISH.
10 15 15
2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3 00 2.50 2.50
50
20
20 60
40 1.25
25 80
20 40
25 75
25 75
30 1.00
30 1.00
30 1.00
Buist's Early Long Scarlet,. Buist's Selected Long Scarlet Market Gardener's L. Scarlet
Early Scarlet Turnip 10
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip. 10
Lightning Scarlet Forcing. . . 15
Buist's Early Scarlet Button 10
Early Erfurt Scarlet Turnip 15
Scarlet Turnip (White Tip. ) 10
Scarlet French Breakfast 10
Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped- 10
French Half- Long Scarlet. . . 10
Wood's Early Frame 10
Early Long Salmon 10
Non Plus Ultra 15
Early Scarlet Globe 10
Rosy Gem (White Tipped).. 10
Earliest Carmine Olive 1 5
Early Short White Forcing..
Extra Early White Turnip.. 10
20 30 30 20 25 30 30 30 20 20 25 25 20 20 30 25 25 30 30
50 1.00 1.00 50 75 1.00 1.00 1.00 60 60 75 75 60 60 1.00 75 75 1.00 1.00
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BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
RADISH— Continued pero«. 141b. ib.
Early White Turnip 10 20 60
Early White Box 10 20 60
Chartier, or Shepherd 10 20 60
Yellow Summer Turnip 10 20 60
White Summer Turnip 10 20 60
Buist'sYellow Summer 10 20 60
Buist's White Summer. 10 20 60
Golden Perfection 10 20 60
White Summer Strasburg... 10 20. 60
Eound Black Spanish 10 20 60
Chinese Kose 10 25 75
Long White Vienna 10 20 60
Buist's Long White 10 30 1.00
SALSIFY, or Oyster Plant.
American Long White 15 40 1.25
Imported White 15 30 1.00
Sandwich Island 15 40 1.25
Buist's Mammoth 25 75 2.00
SPINACH. (Special Prices, Page 111.)
Buist's Perfection Curled....
American Curled Savoy
Bloomsdale Curl ed
Norfolk Savoy-Leaved
Pound Savoy
Broad-Leaved Flanders
Large Viroflay
Enkhuizen Long Standing- Prickly Seeded
SQUASH.
Early White Bush,
Mammoth White Bush
Yellow Summer Crook-Neck Giant Yel. Sum. Crook- Neck
Boston Marrow
Buist's Improved Marrow...
Hubbard
Marblehead
London Vegetable Marrow..
Fordhook
Mammoth Chili
White Pineapple
Pike's Peak, or Sibley
Orange Marrow
Golden Custard Bush
Perfect Gem
TOMATO.
Buist's Beauty
Buist's Belle
Buist's Majestic Packets
Buist's Selected Trophy
Buist's Selected Paragon....
Livingstone's Perfection
Livingstone's Favorite
Livingstone's Beauty
Livingstone's Stone
Early Acme
Early Smooth Red
Turner's Hybrid, or Mikado
Essex Hybrid
Golden Trophy
Ped Pear-Shaped
Yellow Plum-Shaped
Dwarf Champion
Mansfield's Tree
Bed Peach
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2.00 |
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TURNIP (White Varieties) per oz. #ib. lb. (Special Prices Page 120.) Red, or Purple Top (Strap- Leaved 10 20 50
Early White Flat Dutch
(Strap-Leaved) 10 20 50
Early Red Top Globe 10 20 50
Buist's Mammoth Purple
Top Globe. . 10 20 60
Large White Globe 10 20 50
Large White Norfork 10 20 50
Large Green Globe 10 20 50
Pomeranean White Globe ... 10
Southern Snow White Glabe 15
Early White Egg 10
Large Cow Horn 10
Large White Hanover 10
Sweet German 10
Seven Top (lor Greens) 10
Southern Prize 10
Early Red-Top Milan 10
TURNIP, (Yellow Varieties).
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25
50 50 60 60 60 50
50 60 75
Purple T. Yellow Aberdeen
Yellow Stone
Golden Ball
Amber Globe
Yellow Globe
TURNIP, RUTA BAGA,
American Yellow Ruta Baga Purple T. Yellow Ruta Baga Buist's Improved Yellow
Ruta Baga
Elephant Swede
Skirving's Improved
Sutton's Champion Swede- Large White, or Russian
Imperial Swede
HERB SEEDS— For prices t TOBACCO SEEDS " LAWN GASS SEED «
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GRASS SEEDS for Pasture
123 Special 124 125 127 127 135 135
FLOWER SEEDS "See pages 134 to 149
MILLET SEED
CLOVER SEED BIRDSEEDS
SEED OATS
We publish a special Wholesale List of Garden Seeds for Market Gardeners and Public Institu- tions, which will be mailed on application.
The Best and Earliest variety of Pea for either Market or Private Gardens is Buist's Early Morning Star. It surpasses all others in Easi- ness, Quality and Productiveness. It is als6 the most profitable to grow for shipping as it pro- duces large, well-filled pods which are ready for picking in 42 days.
BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE.
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FERTILIZERS.
Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes.
Indispensable as a lawn dressing or for orchards. They should be applied late in fall or early in spring, so that the rains and snows may leach the ashes and carry the nourishment down to the roots of grass or trees. Our ashes are screened and are in proper condition- for immediate use. Applvat the rate of 1000 to 1500 lbs. per acre 50 lbs., 51.00; per bbl., about 230 lbs., §3.00; ton, §20.00.
BUIST'S PURE GROUND BONE.— One of the best ferti- lizers when pure, for grass lands and farm products; its effects are more gradual and more lasting than phosphates. 51b^., 25 cts.; 25 lbs , S1.00; 100 lbs., 52. 25; 200 lb. sack, Si. 0; per ton, $35.01).
BUIST'S PURE B0N£ MEAL. — Ground expressly for our trade. Better than Ground Bone for mixing with potting soil, as it is much finer, and in better condition for giving immediate effect. 5 lbs.. 25 cts.; 50 lbs., SI. 25; 100 lbs., £2.25; 200 lb. sack, §4.00; per ton, $35.00.
BONE FLOUR.— Ground perfectly fine; an excellent fertilizer for pot-plants or beds where an immediate effect is wanted. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs.. $1.25; 100 lbs., S3. 00; bbl., 200 lbs., So. 00; ton, $40.00. '
COARSE BONE.— Slow but permanent in action, indispensable in preparation of grape vine borders or for fruit trees or bushes. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs , S2. 25; 2001b. sack, $4.00 ; per ton, $35.00.
PURE BUTTON BONE.— This is the Pure Bone which
Is the trimmings saved from the manufacture of but- tons ; it is one of the very best fertilizers for the gar- den, or for a top dressing for the lawn. 5 lb. pack- age, 30 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.00; 200 lb. sack, $5.00; per ton, $10.00.
■BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE— Benefits crops quickly, promoting early maturity and affording continued nourishment throughout the season. 5 lbs., 20 cts.; 100 lbs., $2.00; 2001b. sack, $3.75; ton, $35.00.
PERUVIAN GUANO (Lobos).— In 15, 25 and 50 ct. packages; per 100 lbs., $3 50 ; sacks of about 167 ib-., $5.00; per tot), $15.00.
BUIST'S UWN ENRICHER.-As a fertilizer or dress- ing for inducing a rapid and luxuriant growth of grass, it cannot be excelled. Package for 100 square feet, 30 cts., 200 square feet, 50 cts ; bags of 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs ,$1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; sack of 200 lbs., $1.00; per ton, $35.00.
CLAY'S FERTILIZER —This imported fertilizer is especially recommended to all who grow either fruit, flowers or vegetables, and wish to bring them to the highest perfection. Should be used in potting soil, or spread on staging of greenhouses planted with flowering plants. Per bag of 25 lbs., $2.00 ; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $0.50.
BOWKER'S FOOD FOR FLOWERS, especially intended 'or plants and flowers; is entirely odorless, and one of the very best fertilizers; it is also the best tonio for house plants. % 1°« package, 15 cts.; 1 lb , 25 cts.
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE— A pure natural man- ure. Its effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent for the vegetable garden; it promotes a rapid, steady growth until maturity. It makes a rich, safe and quick Liquid Manure." 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 40 cts.; 501bs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $12.00 ; per ton, $10.00.
CALCINED LAND PLASTER.— For top dressing or for using in preparation of compost. 25 lb. bag, 50 cts.; 100 lb. bag, $1.00; barrel, $1.50; per ton, $10.00.
POTATO CORN AND TRUCK GUAN0.-A quick acting fertilizer containing potash and animal bone. 10 lbs., 40 cts.; sacks, 200 lbs., $5.C0; per ton, $30.00.
TOBACCO STEMS — This has become an indispens- able lawn covering for winter. It not onlj acts as a protector, but imparts large quantities of ammonia, and drives away insects and moles, which harbor in a lawn during winter. Bale of about 250 lbs., $2.00.
INSECT DESTROYERS.
HAMMOND'S SLUG SH0T.-A very popular and one of the cheapest and best powders for destroving in- sects. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 45 cts. Bags, 100 lbs., $1.25. Bbls. of 235 lbs., $3.50.
WHALE OIL SOAP.— An effectual remedy for destroy- ing and preventing Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines, etc., and for washing down the bark of Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, etc. lib. bars, 15 cts.; 2 lb. bars, 25 cts.; in bulk per 100 lbs., $7. 00.
CONCENTRATED WHALE OIL SOAP. — This soap is a strong concentration of the Whale Oil, and is more effective in its results. 1 lb. bars, 20 cts.; 2 lb. bars, 35 cts.
TOBACCO SOAP.— A convenient and potent specific for destruction of all insects, parasites, and their eggs, infesting either plants or animals. Per lb., 40 cts.
TOBACCO DUST —Cheaper than snuff, and quite as effectual. A sure remedv for Green Fly. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 5 lb. package, 25 cts.; 100 lbs-, $3.50.
TOBACCO STEMS, for Fumigating purposes, per lb.,10cts.; per bbl., $1.25; per bale of about 250 lbs., $2.00.
PARIS GREEN.— For destroying Potato Bugs. It is effectual for destroying that pest. Directions for use with each package. Per lb., 25 cts.
PYRETHRUM ROSEUM, or Persian Insect Powder For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other noxious in sect*. Per lb., 40 cts.
HELLEBORE.— For destroying Rose Slugs. One or
two applications are usually sufficient for a season, and it is thoroughly effective. With directions. Per lb., 25 cts.
LEMON OIL INSECTICIDE —This new Insecticide has been for some time a marvelous success in Eng- land. It is a sweet-smelling, milk-white, soapy wash, that can be trusted in the hands of the most careless operator, as they cannot go wrong, it being perfectly safe and harmless to the tenderest foliage and roots. It destroys Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip, Red Spider, Black and Green Fly. Caterpillar, etc. Direc- tions on can. % pt., 25 cts.; pt., 40 cts.; qt., 75 cts.
FLOUR OF SULPHUR.— A preventive and cure for mildew on grape vines, etc. Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs . 60 cts; per 100 lbs., $5.00.
GISHURST'S COMPOUND -A very popular and effective English preparation for preventing and destroying Red Spider, Mildew, Scale, Mealy Bug and Thrip. An invaluable article for all cultivators of flowering plants. Price, 1 lb. box, 50 cts.; 3 lb. box, $1.00.
SOLUBLE FIR TREE OIL— For destroying insects and parasites. Full directions with each can. % P*-> 50 cts. ; pt., 75 cts.; qt., $1.50; gallon, $2.75 ; gallon, $5.00.
LONDON PURPLE.— The proper proportions for using are at the rate of one pound to 150 gallons of water. The best article for spraying apple trees. Lb., 20 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $15.00.
MYERS' CELEBRATED KNAPSACK SPRAYERS, made of copper, and the best of them all ; capacity 4 gal- lons. Price, $10.00,
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See Page 115.
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The earliest and most productive Pea known.