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COUNTRY HOME can be complete without a vegetable garden, and no matter how N '@ perfect the surroundings may be, a varden 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 vast difference between vegetables 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 having 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 are 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 cheap 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 could be successful in their gardening operations.
The house of Buist was established in 1828, now 68 years since, and the system pursued is the production of seeds from selected seed stocks, that is, when the cropsare 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:
ROSEDALE, WATERFORD, : MORRISVILLE. Nice Coy Stores, 922-924 Market St.
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Warehouses, Lombard St.
If you are a Gardener and area large Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our} GARDENERS’ QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.
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THIS IS THE 68th YEAR FOR BUIST’S SEEDS.
The growing of Buist’s Garden Seeds was commenced by the father of the present propri- etor in 1828. During this long period our greatest efforts have been in establishing a reputation for their Purity, Quality and Sure Germination. How far we have been successful 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, Rosedale, Waterford and Morrisville, or on the farms of our private growers, and raised from the Choicest Selected Stocks.
The great advantage, therefore, that we possess over seedsmen who are. obliged to purchase 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 unsatis- factory Seeds being annually sold.
Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners. Market Gardeners and all other large purchasers of Seeds should send for our Market Gardeners’ Quarterly, which gives our Wholesale Prices, and to which they are entitled, provided their purchases warrant it.
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.
Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets.
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 this way, we sell them at the following special low prices, MAIL THEM FREE, AND GUARANTEE THEIR SAFE DELIVERY. Selections can be made by the purchaser.
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VIEW OF BUIST’S ROSEDALE SEED FARM.
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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 tor planting can readily be determined.
There are several points, however, which must be held strictly in view to insure svecess.
Ist. Sow reliable seed from a reliable house; always. avoid commissioned seeds, as they are like the quack medicines of the country—worthless, accomplishing nothing but poor 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 newcrop, 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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JEWISH CALENDAR.—January 16, Sages first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
3, 653, Glass rediscovered.—8, 1894, World’s Fair buildings burnt.—10, 1840, English Penny Post.—12, 1816, Bonaparte family banished.—14, 1784, Peace ratified.—23, 1844, Dan- iel O’Connell tried.—28, 1853, Napoleon III. married,—30, 1888, Prof. Asa Gray died.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-3, clear and cold; 4-9, moderating; 10-12, heavy fall of snow; 13-17, clear and cold; 18-24,
milder; 25-28, cloudy ‘and colder; 29-31, snow. Copy righted, August Ist, 1881.
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3d. A thorough eradication of all weeds must be made; a complete hoeing and clearin; ap every two weeks will insure this; stirring the soil frequently and deeply will guard agains’ the damage from drought.
4th. Never, under any circumstance, allow a weed to seed upon your premises; every year you will then have fewer to destroy. Our habit is, when we see one growing either in the fielo ox 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. inually putting off for to-morrow what should be done to-day; if you have one of this stamp. ‘-hange him, as there can be no profit in anything he produces Failure in a crop with him 1 zenerally attributed to the season; he is not impressed with the old adage, that ‘* TIME AN‘ MDE’? wait for no man.
OBSERVE that in no branch of business is industry more import- ant than in gardening.
REMEMBER, that a well-stocked and well-kept garden is one 91 the most profitapie mvestments for a family, as all housekeepers wet: inow that the purchasing of Vegetables is a very expensive item, but the raising of them in your own garden is like finding them, as the cost of their cultivation is so exceedingly small.
JANUARY.
Now is the time to form new and good resolutions for another year’s guidance; if your arden affairs have not proved satisfactory, note the difficulty, to insure better success anothey weason, as experience is always the best teacher; we can read and listen to that of others but are etter satisfied and impressed with ourown. Draw out your plans, study and reflect over them, aad improve if possible, when perfected, live and work up to them, and you will be astonished “0 see what can be accomplished. ‘‘GoING IT BLIND”’ is a poor and disastrous policy in any ousiness, and especially so in gardening and planting operations. Outdoor work this month is aecessarily 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 io 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 your 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, srepare compost for top-dressing, prune your orchards and fruit trees, trim up your hedges, top- lress your asparagus beds with rotten manure, if not already done, to be forked in (do not use a spade) 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, and yefore the snow falls. Wood ashes, button bone, guano, or any prepared manure, is preferable to parn 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 your trenching and subsoiling done this month. Poles and rods for Beans and Peas should be made ready for use. Forcing beds, with growing crops of Lettuce, Radish, 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 GARDEN SEEDS are famous for thew
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 oniy speak, generally, of what may require attention. We take it as a matter of fact that every yne having a garden to cultivate is in possession of that simple and cheap method of pro. Jucing early vegetables, by means of a hot-bed (for description of frame and mode o' preparation, see page 28); and now is the time to make one No family having a gardep 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 of hunting chem up, and besides run no risk of buying plants that have heen grown from inferior seeds. The time of sowing this month depends entirely upon the weather. If extremely cold, defer it to the last of the month, yet in a sheltered situation, with eood covering, a strong heat, and with a little extra attention you may sow early, or by the mid
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NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
3, 1894, George W. Childs died.—4, 1861, First Confederate Congress.—7, 1733, Gomera
settled. ee 1894, Hans Von Bulow died. —14, St.Valentine’s Day.—17, 1815, Peace with Eng-
land.—19, 1845, Liverpool Bread Riot.—21, 1793, Louis XVI. executed.—24, 1868, President Johnson impeached. —28, 1864, Abyssinia iny vaded.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-2 occasional snow; 3-7, fair and clear; 8-10, rain; 11-14, mild and pleasant; 15-18, snow followed by colder weather; 19-23, cold and clear; 24-29, occasional light snows, followed on_ the 26th or 27th by severe blizzard.
Copyrighted, August Ist, 1881.
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dle 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 worth growing; also BUISI’S EARLIEST, EARLY WINNIGSTADT AND JERSEY WAKEFIELD CABBAGE; these will .give you a full supply for early use, also BUIST’S PERFECTION WHITE ForRcING, BosTON AND PHILADELPHIA MARKET, AND PRIZE HEAD LETTUCE (as they are the best heading varieties), the MAJESTIC, BELLE, BEAUTY AND FAVORITE 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 1s of the first importance for 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 atnight. By using a little forethought and study on rainy days or winter evenings, you will be able to greatly lessen your spring labor when work comes on you with arush. 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 be 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 OT 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 of 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 inferior 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 1s 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 ‘‘LAZIN Ess.”’ There isa 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 poss:bly injure them beyond recovery. Watering must be attended to, using tepid, not cold water, and should the 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 they 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 1s beyond their time and inclination— a simple plan to raise early vegetables by means of window-boxes. ‘These, well drained with proken c1ocks 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 fully a month earlier 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 ot the following varieties in the open ground; PEAS—Buist’s Early Morning Star, and Buist’s Pre- mier Extra Early. Beets—Early Egyptian, 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 in cold frames. CARROT-- ow Early Searlet Horn, and Half Long Scarlet. CRESS and MusTaRrp—Sow tor Salad. Select the Mammoth curled-leaved Mustard, as 1t is by tar the best. Sow CELLERY, LETTUCE, and also transplant Lettuce seedlings from winter frames. Sow RAD- IsH, Early Long Scarlet and Early Scarlet Turmp, French Breaktast, Early Scarlet Globe, and White Turnip. ONnr1on 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 1s a verv large Italian variety and of a very delicate flavor, the Large Globe Danvers. and Large Red Wethersfield, are the varieti s, however, generally sown to produce full grown Onions. PARS- NIP—Sow; select the Student. PARSLEY—Sow; select Buist’s Garnishing. PoraToEs—Plant
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JEWISH CALENDAR. = hich 15, Nisan, first day.
NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 3, 1894, Gladstone resigned.—7, 1804, Bible Society founded.—11, 1888, New York blizzard. 20, 1894, Louis Kossuth died. —22, 1859, Earthquake at Quito.—25, 1894, Coxey starts for | W ashington. —28, 1632, Canada ceded to France. —31, 1814, Allies enter Paris. CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-4, cold; 5-10, occasional changes in temperature; 11-18, mild; 14-17, rain; 18-22, cold and
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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, asitsurpasses all other varieties, TURNIPS—Sow the Early White Flat Dutch (strap-leaved). ASPARAGUS—New beds should now be formed. (Read remarks on page 31). 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, with 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 ‘Enricher, 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.
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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 tavorable, 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 when occasion requires it. While giving general instructions for culture, we can lay down no definite rule for exact time of planting aid 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 heds 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 REQUIKED IN RAISING PROFITABLE CROPS AFTER SOWING Buist’s SEEDS. The following variety of seeds are suitable for present planting:
Beet.—EaRLy EGYPTIAN, EARLY EcLipsgE, Buist’s EXTRA EARLY, EARLY BLOOD TuRNIP, IMPROVED Lona Boop 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 isa 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 gieen podded snap-short known. The MoHAWK is more hardy than any other variety, and will withstand a greater degree of cold weather; 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 weeks 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 Bur- TER WAX. The SHIPPER’S FAVORITE is the best of all the large green-podded varieties.
CAULIFLOWER and BRocoLti 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 fine 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, 4% ounce and ounces, also %, % and 1 pound cartoons. Seed of these varieties offered in any other way isspurious. As the cabbage fly is very destructive to the young plants, it is the safest plan
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JEWISH CALENDAR.—April 14, Iyar, first day.
NOTABLE “MONTHLY EVENTS:
1, 1810, Napoleon’s Second Marriage.—3, 1888, first Whitechapel murder.—13, 1894, David Dudley Field died.—14, 1894, Breckenridge convicted. —17, 1790, Death of Franklin. —20, 1882, Charles Darwin died.—26, 1819, Odd- -Fellowship i in U.S. 230) 1789, Washington inaugurated.
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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 DwArr 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, Bostou 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 become 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 isnot 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 of Al- bany and Evolution are the cream of varieties for the general crop, they all produce pods almost as large as that of the Lima Bean.
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JEWISH CALENDAR.—May 13, Sivan, first day.
NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. | 1, 1873, Met ae Exposition opened.—6, 1882, Lord Cavendish assassinated-—13, 1888, Slavery in Brazil abolished.—20, 1834, Lafayette died.—23, 1871, Prussians enter Paris.— 28, 1845, Quebec burnt.—30, 1854, Nebraska Territory formed. | CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. | 1-4, cloudy and threatening; 5-9, clear and pleasant; 10-14, warm; 15-17, clear and cool;
| 18-22, warmer and rain; 23-26, pleasant; 27-31, clear and warm. g 0p. »yrighted, ” August Ist, 1881.
THIS IS THE 68" YEAR FOR BUIST’S SEEDS.
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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 finer Potatoes. Weannually 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 sowin, 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 is annually becoming more popular. The Buist’s Mammoth is the most desirable variety. Sow Perfection, or Long-Standing Spinach for succession.
Spring Turnips.—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 of 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 month 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 ON SALE AT COUNTRY STORES. They are generally old and accumulated stocks, with their germinating qualities weakened with age, and even when 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 weary 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 iilustrated in this Guide. Either will pay their cost in a week.
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By carefully examining the directions given for April, you may find something that you have overlooked. If so, attend toitat once. The majority of vegetables having now been sown, 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 BEANS. 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 Mangei 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 800 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 your soil is deep and rich.
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JEWISH CALENDAR.—June 12, Tammuz, first day.
NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
1, 1792, Kentucky a State-—6, 1862, Memphis taken.—15, 1888, Emperor Frederick died. ae’ 1882, Cyclone in Iowa. 22° 1815, Napoleon I. abdicated. —24, 1894, President Carnot | assassinated. — 26, 1894, Pullman Boycott. —-30, 1882, Guiteau hanged.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-3, cloudy and rain; 4-8, clear and pleasant; 9-11, very warm; 12-17 agreeable; 18-20,
threatening; 21-26, occasional showers; 27-30 pleasant. eee Seve Ist, 1881.
BUIST'S MAJESTIC TOMATO BEATS THEM ALL,
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Cauliflower.— 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’s Long Green. We recommend a simple plan for small or large growers, equally applicable to five or five hundred hills. Cut pieces of turf about three inches square, place them in your frame during April or early May, filling 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- ter, and 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 Emeral Gem, and Early Jenny Lind 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 Ross, WHITE STAR and BEAUTY OF HEBRON. 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 Hos 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 isalwaysa 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 far 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 will settle them. Use the Eclipse Sprinkler (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 Wurzel for your stock this season, give them every attention, thin out, ane keep thoroughly cultivated; with a little care and good treatment, their growth will aston- ish you.
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JEWISH CALENDAR.—July 11, Abh, first day. NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS. 2, 1894, Pullman Riots in Chicago.—6, 1860, Hayes Expedition sails.—13, 1894, Prender- | 'gast executed.—18, 1841, Pedro of Brazil crowned.—20, 1888, Fuller Chief Justice.—26, 1775, | First P. O. in America.—30, 1619, First Assembly in America. CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. 1-4, clear and pleasant; 5-8, hot and sultry; 9-11, cloudy and threatening; 12-15, rainstorms;
16-20, clear and cool; 21-24, warmer; 25-27, light showers; 28-31, very warm. Copyrighted, August Ist, 1881.
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: Celery.—If required for early use, transplant now—a good layer of rotten manure at the bottom of the trench is always necessary. See that the plants are well watered during dry weather; there is nothing better for this purpose than soap-suds.
Cucumber.—Sow again for succession the Perfection White Spine and Buist’s Long Green. Those for early pickling can be 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, Mammoth and Stowell’s 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 be planted. Tomato vines should always be trained to trellises; they will produce much finer fruit and crop more abundantly.
Ruta Baga Turnip.—Sow from the 20th of this month to the 20th of July; there is 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 PurRPLE 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 must 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 dip 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 Suga, Mammoth Sugar, and Evergreen Sugar for a suc- cession.
Cucumbers.—Plant the Jersey Pickle for pickling purposes.
Ege Plant.—An occasional watering of liquid manure or soap-suds greatly facilitates their 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 bug 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 svason is generally too short to form large roots.
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NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
1, 1894, Japan declares war.—S, 1888, Philip Sheridan died.—9, 1830, Louis Phillippe king. £14, 1457, First book printed. ig. 1846, Kearney took Santa Fe.—24, 1814, Washington City captured. —28, 1794, Robespierre executed, —29, 1778, Battle of Rhode Tsland.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
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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, SPINACH, CORN SALAD, RADISH, TURNIPS, LETTUCE and KALE. The most import- ant and most extensive sowings, however, are TURNIPS, and sowings should be completed if pos- sible, before the 20th; but all globe-shape varieties, such as MAMMOTH RED Tor GLOBE, WHITE and YELLOW GLOBE, YELLOW ABERDEEN and AMBER GLOBE, should be sown as early in the montk 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 Ist.; 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 theis 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 }, 3, 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 month; 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 Yellow 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, EELLE or BEAUTY, will now find that we have not praised them too highly. LIMA and other PoLE BEANS will require pinching back when overtopping thei support. Late sowings of BEETS should be thinned out and well cultivated. The growth of CABBAGE will be greatly stimulated ky keeping the soil well tilled.
SEPTEMBER.
This month is still an active one with the gardener, Seeding time is almost over, but the time for harvesting of root crops and the covering of others for Winter protection will soon be here, therefore important work should be 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 from 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 be 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 fine heads, appears to be a mixture of Kale, with a decided aversion to heading; your early sown Turnips have 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 always the cheapest, and Buist’s are always grown by him from Selected Seed Stocks and are theretore 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 the middle of this month. The plants on the approach of cold weather should be lifted and stored in cold frames, and transplanted out in early Spring. Sow also Early Erfurt, Early Paris, and Early Snowball Cauliflower, which can be 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 be 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
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NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
2, 1870, Napoleon III. surrendered.—6, 1831, Warsaw taken.—9, 1850, California admitted. —11, 1492, America discovered.—15, 1882, Egyptian War ends. —20, 1873, New York Panic.— 25, 1690, First American Newspaper. —26, 1871, Peace Congress, Lausanne.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
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ForciInc HEAD, PHILADELPHIA and BosToN MARKET, EARLY PRIZE HEAD, IMPROVED RoYAL CABBAGE, EARLY CABBAGE and DutcH Burrer Lerruce, 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 Lerruce, 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 be taken off in Spring, and surface soil loosened and finely raked. We annually import from Holland large supplies of Bulbs, and your orders wil! 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 roct 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, CaRRoOTS, lift and store for Winter use; PARSNIPS and SALSIFY, although per- fectly 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 milking 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 frames should have careful attention. Other supplies of Lettuce should be transplanted in frames, and other sowingsof Radish made; but there are some minor details that generally suggest them- selves to all thinking men that should always have attention. The monthly hints that we have given are merely suggestions for 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 Crose 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 in papers, are sent out year after year until sold, regardless of their age. BuIstT’s GARDEN SEEDs (which are exclusively the product of our own farms) with proper culture, we guarantee will 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 popular in this country. In some sections of the South and West, where other Seeds had held undisputed sway for years and merchants knew no others, they could only be induced 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— but we regard it a very profitable investment.
THE GREATEST ENEMIES OF THE GARDENER, in his operations, are Insects and Poor Seeds,
The former however can be destroyed, if not too far advanced in their destructiveness; but the latter,
the germs are already killed or weakened from age when sown, or even should they succeed in
age oe product is generally valueless. Sow Buist’s Seeds and you will have one enemy ess to contend Wi
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| JEWISH CALENDAR.—October 8, Heshvan, first day,
| NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
2, 1803, Samuel Adams died.—6, 1783, Peace proclaimed.—14, 1066, William conquered
‘England.—16, 1815, Napoleon at St. Helena.—18, 1748, Treaty Aix-la-Chapelle.—22, 1777,
_tiessians defeated.—26, 1774, First Congress adjourned.—30, 1888, Sackville West dismissed. CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-4, clear and pleasant; 5-9, cloudy and rain; 10-15, cool and pleasant; 16-20, stormy; 21-25,
‘cooler; 26-31, light frosts. Copyrighted, August Ist, 1881.
-BUIST’S SEEDS ARE THE MOST RELIABLE.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 23
BUIST’S GARDEN SEEDS IN PACKETS ARE THE MOST RELIABLE AND MOST POPULAR IN THIS COUNTRY.
There are more of them Sold in the Southern States than all other Brands combined.
They are for Sale by all leading Druggists and Country Merchants 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 Buist, Jr. or Robert Buist Company and you 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 BUIST’S SEEDS then order direct from our House and we will Mail them to you.
SHOPPING BY MAIL.
SEEDS can be sent by mail to any part of the United States, in packages of four pounds and under, with both promptness and safety, therefore customers located in the most remote parts of 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, 16 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 cullings 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 body 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 hisown 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 difficultv in collecting these small balances,
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JEWISH CALENDAR.—Nov. 6, Kislev, first day.
NOTABLE MONTHLY EVENTS.
1, 1894, Czar Alexander III. died.—6, 1888, Benj. Harrison elected president.—8,- “1894, | Dr. Talmage resigns.—16, 1776, Fort W: ashington taken.—19, 1873, Wm. M. Tweed con icted. | —27, 1873, Hoosac Tunnel opened.—29, 1830, Polish Revolution.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
1-4, clear and cold; 5-7, cloudy and rain; | 24- 27, clear and colder; 28-30, cloudy and oce: agorelh rain.
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8-13, temperate; 14-18, pleasant; 19-23, frosts;
“BUIST'S SEEDS ARE FAMOUS FOR PURITY AND VITALITY,
; BUIST’S GAkKUVEN GUIDE. 25
- 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 ONION-SETS, PoTATOES, BULBS or PLANTS, will be sent in this way; remittances for such must always be made with the order; in 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 cost 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 satisfaction 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 enable us 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 will 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 will invariably perish in the ground; on the contrary, Peas, Radish, 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 either selecting an improper time for sowing, or in covering small delicate seeds too deep, but when failire occurs with a person who is familiar with the sowing of seeds, the reason is invariably becausc 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 Ruta 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. Ruta 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 sow 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 noted down in it in alphabetical order, and when there are a number of sacks of one variety, each 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, ‘‘ NEVER THINKING THAT GOOD SEEDS, UNLIKE GOOD WINE, ARE NOT IMPROVED BY BEING 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 public 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 us, and the crops carefully inspected, while growing, to insure their purity. This continued care has established to BUIST’S GARDEN 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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THE Vegetable Garden, in our estimation, is the most important appendage to a country villa ; 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 nota 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 not also think the vegetables grown in your own garden are always more delicate in flavor than 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 that 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 asingle crop, and purchase the balance of ‘heir vegetables in our city markets. We 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 aspade. 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 PEARS, 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 surround the whole garden, and walks Jaid out from four to six feet wide. 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, placine the soil taken out to one side ; then turn up the bottom soil, where it lies, at ieast the full deptk of the spade, throw the top of the next trench on the first subsoil, and so on untii 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 mereiy sufficient to carry off the water, is all that is required ; a greater slope than this would, during our heavy rains, Sweep soil, manure and seeds to the iewest ground.
ROTATION OF CROPS.—There should always be a rotation of crops; that is, no two crops of a similar uature, such as Beet, Carrot and Parsnip should be grown two years in succession 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-walks 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.
MANU RE.—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 one 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 for Celery, which, if applied every 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 ives wide, and from six to sixteen feet long, according
~<=Z_to the supply of early vegetables required; one LSS side to be at least six inches higher than the other; ==—< the frame to be subdivided by cross-bars, and SSS each division covered by a glazed sash; the sides BEANS SASS and ends should be joined by hooks and staples, GEEESSSN SSS SSSV “to admit of its being taken apart, and stored ca i. ss away when notrequired. After completion, place HOT-BED FRAME. it on 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 vapcr or steam may escape. Tkeseeds 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 up 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 aspace 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 Frameis a simple construction of boards for wintering Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauli- flower, or Brocoli, for planting out early in Spring. Select adry 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.
Gold 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 feet high; that will be two and a half feet above ground, and three feet high in the front. If the ground is not dry, and is subject to under-water, and
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DE draining cannot be effected, do not dig so deep, and surround the walls with two feet thick of earth, which will keep the frost from penetrating them. If Cauliflower is to be plinied, put 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 Radisit.
Hot Pit.—Constructed in the same manner as the Cold Pit, but having the appliances of ar‘ificial 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, baf dried, mixed with hot manure, is very efficient, over which place about one foot of earth. Im about two weeks the heat will have subsided sufficiently to admit of Cucumbers being planted, or any other seeds or roots requiring artificial warmth to forward their growth. These materials are readily obtained by every farmer and gardener.
MARKET GARDENING,—This is a laborious occupation, yet ons 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. T have frequently observed, in my business relations with the Farmer and Market Gardener, a vas’ 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 our Philadelphia Market Gardeners who occupy valuable grounds in the city), and support a large family, but in a very fev; years realizes sufficient to purchase the place. A few heads of Cabbage will, in frequent sescons, sell for as much as a bushel of Corn, and a few bunches of early Asparagus for as much 25a bushel of Wheat. Good Vegetables will always sell at a good profit, and our hungry cicies can rarely be overstocked with them. ;
In locating a Garden, observe that the soil is light, and situation convenient to the city; 2, few dollars additional rent is nothing, if the ground is suitable; and with industry and reasona.> cconomy the cultivator will annually realize a handsome income,
A SUGGESTION TO THE GARDENER.
The following are some of the most Improved Varieties which we have introduced for either the Market Gardener or Private Grower, and strongly recommended to thase who desire to grow the Best and in which there is the greatest profit for the Cultivator.
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Large Green Globe.—tThis is not a popular veg- etable in this country, and is cultivated toa 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 row 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, ora bed of leaves, or by raising around them about eight inches of earth ; manure and dig annually between the rows. The heads are boiled, and eaten with butter and salt; the bottom of these heads are very fleshy, and are cooked in various ways,
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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. 3lb. package, by mail, $1.00; peck, $1.00 ; bushel, $3.00; bbl., $7.00.
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ASPERGE (Fr,). SPARGEL (Ger.). EsPARRAGGOS (Sp.). The Asparagus is a favorite vegetable with all; almost every rural family have a patch or bed of it in their garden, and there is generally great competition among neighbors m ¢tting the first bunch of the season. The seed should be soaked and sown early in Spring, uwe
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«sches deep, and eighteen inches from row to row ; the soil should be of a rich, sandy loam, well wianured 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 cab be supplied after the beds are planted (except by surface dressings) the soil can scarcely be too rich, for the sweetness, 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 into beds four feet wide, with alleys of two feet between them. Drive in a long stake at each corner, take up the plants carefully from the seed-rows 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 tvench, nine inches apart, with the crown of the roots two inches be- low the surface; having finished a row, cover them directly, rakeevenly, and proceed to open another furrow, a foot from the first; plant in the same manner, and so on until you have four rows 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 Barr’s Mammoth Asparagus. similar crops ; but nothing should be planted on the beds, as it would rob the ground of a great portion of its nutriment.
The New York Market Gardeners, at Oyster Bay, who make Asparagus-growing aspecialty, 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
a ae 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 ; assoon 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 ip 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- " Mii) ure between the rows, keeping the ground loose and clean Two- mm Mf year-old plants are best for setting. Any kind of manure is good,
f } Mit with occasionally a dressing of salt. The very best manure, | | where it can be obtained, is night-soil, ploughed in ; butany kind
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green as possible, and cut, when bunched, eight inches long. Palmetto Asparagus. The bunches should be five inches across the butt end, and tied
with basswood-tie neareach end. If to be kept over night, wet the butts and stand on the und in a cool cellar; keep the tops dry after bunching.’”? Always use an Asparagus Buncher, Price, $1.'5 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 recently introduced sorts. Pkt., 5cts ; oz., 10 cts; + ib.. 20 cts. ; 1 lb., 50 cts. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00 per 100, $5.00 per 1000.
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Barr’s Mammoth.—tThis recently introduced variety originated with a Market Gar- 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 of this country. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 35 cts.; 1 Ib., $1.00. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000.
The Palmetto.—This variety was introduced a few years since from the South, and being a novelty it sprung into popular favor at once and is now cultivated in some localities quite extensively; it is productive, large in size and quite early. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts; }1b., 35 ets.; 1 Ib., $1.00. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00 per 100. $7.00 per 1000.
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BEANS (Dwarf, Snapshort or Bush).
Harticot (Fr.). BoHNE (Ger.). FRIJOL ENANO (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 for the table before the other crops attain any size.
Wax or Stringless Beans have now become a universal favorite throughout the country; so much so, that we have not yet been able to grow sufiicient 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 color, 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 or poles; they luxuriate in rich soil, but will produce a fair crop in poor ground. It is merelya question of 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 with a tough green-podded variety.
Seed-growers are not careful enough in growing this crop; they frequently grow it side by
é side with other va- rieties, and do not even trouble them- selves in weeding out the plants pro- ducing green pods. A crop grown in this manner will become entirely mixed in a single season, and there are hundreds of such crops grown every year, and 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- FZ fal in purchasing. Best of All Bean. Our stock is always f our growth, and our customers will always find them strictly pure and reliable in every respect,
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GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES. Buist’s Lightning Early Valentine. of its being so much earlier; its pods are round,
This recently introduced variety which has become famous in 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, I0 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 greeu- podded varieties. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts. ; peck. $1.25 ; bush., $4.50.
Early China Red-Eye, an old favorite, is very early, and of good quality, and quite popular in the South. Pint, 15 cts.; gt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; busb., $4.50.
Extra Early Refugee.—tThis 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
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., $4.50.
Improved Early Valentine Bean.
Early Refugee, or Thousand-to-
One.—A very excellent variety, very simi- lar to the Valentine when green, through 4 stronger grower; is fit for the table in about seven weeks; very productive. Pint, 15 cts.: qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
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24 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. The Shippers’ Favorite.—This is one of the earliest and most desi- rable market varieties, with unsur- passed shipping qualities, and is the best green-podded Snap-Short ever 1n- 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, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Early 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, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
Gest of All.—This is a famous variety of
picked for several days, is one of its greatest features. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
Early Long Yellow Six Weeks, in growth and maturity, is very similar to the Mohawk; pods long and flat, very productive,
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
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and ripens about the same time. Pint, 16 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00.
Extra Early White Valentine.—This
variety is identical with the Red 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, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush, $5.50.
Dwarf or Bush Lima. —This is undoubtedly the most valuable vegetable novelty that has been introduced in many years. ‘Thousands have been de- terred from cultivating the most delicious of vegetables —the Lima Bean—from the great trouble and expense of procuring the un- sightly poles on which to grow them ‘Thisis now a thing of the past, as The Bush Lima grows without the aid of stakes or poles, in compact bush form, from fifteen to eighteen inches high, and produces enormous crops of delicious Lima Beans, which can be as easily gathered as the common garden bush beans; it is at least TWO WEEKS EARLIER than any of the climbing Limas. This fact alone would stamp it as the most valued novelty of recent
years, but when in addition to this we realize that it is a true bush bean, re- quiring no supports, some idea of its great value can be realized; it produces a continuous crop from the time it comes into bearing [it is fit for the table in the
latitude of Philadelphia early in July] until frost, and being enormously productive, a very small patch will keep a family supplied throughout the season. The beans are of the size of the Sieva or Southern Lima, and, as before stated, of delicious quality. Packet, 10 cts.; } pint, 15 cts,; piat, 25 ets.; quart, 40 cts; peck, $2.25 ; bushel, $8.00.
Wax Bismarck, ( Rust-proof). — This celebr ated variety, which we introduced a few years since, 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- 3 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 kidneyshape. Packet, 10 cts. ; One-third pint, 15 ects.; pint, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts,; peck, 1.75; bush., $6.50.
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, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50 ; bush.; $5.50.
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 with a large bean grower 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., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Improved Golden Wax, (Rust-proof). This variety, the pods of which are of a dark rich golden yellow color, is rapidly surpass-
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WAX OR YELLOW-PODDED VARIETIES. Dwarf Butter
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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, but 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, $1.50 ; bush, $5.50.
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, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
Crystal White Wax.—A very beautiful,
distinct and desirable variety, producing pods of good size. Color, waxy-white, and almost transparent. Are stringless, crisp am tender, and of rich flavor. The pods develop quickly, but mature slowly, and remain in condition for table use longer than any other variety. Pint, 20 cts.; qt, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
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 cts.; qt., 30 ta; peck, $1.75; bush., 96.00,
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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, which are entirely stringless, and of a rich luscious flavor, itis 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 highly for either market or family use. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
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, holding the pods well off the ground, thus keeping them clean and attractive. It is singularly free from blight and rust; in this respect it has stood the test well from the first year of its introduction. The podsare flat, larger than the Golden Wax, and nearly as large as the Flageolet Wax. Per pint, 15 cts ; qt., 30 cts. ; peck, $1.50; bush, $5.50.
Dwarf Scarlet or Crimson Wax 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 any other variety fer pint, 15 cts.; qt , 50 cts ; peck, $1.50 ; bush., $550.
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 Golden 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, $150; bush,, $5.50. Perfection Dwarf Wax.—tThis variety is of recent introduc- tion, and a hybrid of the Scarlet Flageolet Dwarf Wax, which has proved 3 itself not only quite <&
a distinct variety, but 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 pods, entirely stringless, Perfection Dwarf Wax Bean,
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Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bush Bean,
exceedingly tender and of very rich flavor; owing to its robust habit it produces its pods well up fro1c the ground. Per pint, 20 cts; qt., 30 cts; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
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, 25 cts.; qt., 40 cts.: peck, $2.25 ; bush., $8.00.
BEANS (Pole or Running). STANGEN BOHNE (Ger.). HARICOTS A RAMES (Fr.). FRIJOL VASTAGO (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 a 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.—tThe 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 ina frame, covered lightly with soil, and planting them out when the weather becomes warm; this will increase their earliness fully two or three weeks. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50.
Ford’s Mammoth Podded Lima.—This variety was introduced by James Ford, a market-gardener of this city, who has always taken 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 the Lima Bean, and his stock has made his name famous among gardeners; its pods are prodigious in size, containing from five to eight mammoth beans in each; in quality they are unsurpassed and excel any other variety for their productiveness. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40 cts.; peck, $2.50 ; bush., $9.00.
Salem Mammoth Lima.—-This celebrated variety originated from a selection made for several years by an extensive grower at Salem, N. J.; it is remarkabl« for the large size of both pods and beans it produces as well as for its earliness. The beans, when dry, are 0 a beautiful light green color and of almost twice the siz of the ordinary Lima, and of very rich flavor. Pei pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40 cts.; peck, $2.50; bush., $9.00.
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 a ibe ca ee but are considered of a more
elicate flavor. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40cts.; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00,
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Dreer’s Improved Lima.—tThe distinctive improve- ments are its remarkable productiveness, delicious flavor, and forming the beans ciosely 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; hush., $7 00.
King of the Garden Lima, a very highly esteemed and popular variety, producing very large podsand 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, 40 cts, peck, $2.25; bush., $8.00.
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, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50.
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 incheslong; 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, when 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 Horse Bean. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt , 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50.
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., $5.50.
German Wax, or Butter (Stringless).—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 asasnap-short when young. Cannot recommend it too highly. Beans, when ripe, are indigo-blue. Per qt., 35 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
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; itcan be used asa snap-short, orshelled, and is well adapted for winter use. It isalsoan excellent variety to grow on Corn, and is sometimes called the Corn- field bean. Per qt., 35 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.50.
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 pods are of a beautiful golden-yellow color, entirely stringless, of round form, full and fleshy, and of exquisite flavor; the vines commence bearing when quite young and continue throughout the season, ip ay ie a succession of young and tender pods, ranging
size from 7 to 8 inches in length, and produced in large clusters. Cannot recommend it too highly. Per pint, 20 ets ; quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
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they cook deliciously tender and melting; very great favorite, and strongly recommended especially for the South in preference to the Southern Prolific, which has been the old favorite of Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peck, $1.75 ;
that section for many years. bush., $6,50.
Searlet Runner.—This variety grows about twelve or fifteen feet foliage bright green, and flowers brilliant scarlet; itis generally cultivated as an ornamental climber, 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., $7.50.
White Dutch Runner.—Similar to Scarlet Runner, except in color of
seed and flowers, which are white. $7.50.
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Early Golden Cluster Wax Pole.
Lazy Wife’s Pole Bean.
Old Homestead (Improved
hardy and productive variety, very popular in the East, and other sections of the country where the Lima cannot be cultivated; it grows from six to eight feet high, produc- ing purple blossoms, and pods about six inches in length; 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., $5.50.
This zs 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.; peck, $2.20; pushy +i $8.50.
The naming of this variety was a misno- mer, as it is not expected of wives to do men’s work, let men pick 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.; quart, 4 cts. ; peck, $2.25; bush., $8.50.
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 cannot fail to become a
Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush.,
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ENGLISH BEANS. FEVE DE MARAIS (Fr.). GARTENBOHNE (Ger.). HABA COMUN (Sp.).
These varieties are not popular in this country, but are as highly prized in England as the Lima is here; they require a cool climate; and, if planted early in arich, 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, 25 cts.; qt., 40 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 seeds 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 frost, 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 orsand. The seeds will always vegetate much sooner by soaking them in water six to twelve hours before sowing.
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ket purposes. In ourestimation, 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
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 as'*ction or hybrid
from the famous Egyptian; 1t 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.; } lb, 20 ets.; lb. 60 ets.
Lentz’s or Bastian’s Extra Early Red Turnip.—lIt is a well-known fact that in the vicinity of Philadelphia there are the mest 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 each considers the best early variety for mar-
sized roots in six weeks from time of sowing; itis 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 fora Fallcrop. 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.; } 1b., 20 cts.; 1b,, 60 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.; t1b., 20 cts,; lb., 60 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.; + Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip.—-This is the earliest of all varieties, and is the lead- ing sort grown, by our gardeners for the Philadelphia 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.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Shull’’s Model, Early Blood Turnip.—tThis 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 brillianey of 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, 20cts.; 4
‘Tb., 50 ets.; lb ,$1.50.
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 Egyptian 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 , lOets:; 4 lb., 20¢cts.<1b.,. 60 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.; }1b., 20 cts.; lb , 60 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. Peroz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Edmand’s Early Red Turnip.—tThis 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 oz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 20 cts. ; 1b., 60 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 roots which we have continued for the past fev years, and now offer for the first time see grown from this stock; it will be found - very valuable variety for the market gar dener. Peroz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 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 and elegant variety, and has become very popular. Per oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Dell’s Ornamental Foliage.—A variety very extensively used in England as an ornamental border-plant; the foliage is very dark crimson (darker than any Coteus), and the root dark blood; is a very beautiful variety. Peroz., 15 cts.; 4 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. Peroz., 10 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 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., 60 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-
42 blood: we consider it a very valuable variety.
Per oz., 15 cts.; }1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Suver or Swiss-Chard.—tThis variety is cultivated entirely for its leaf-stalks, which
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are prepared similar to Asparagus, and ita leaves used as Spinach. Cut often, as new and tender stalks will be produced. Per oz., 10 cts ; } Ib., 20 cts; Ib, 60 ets.
MANGEL WURZELS AND SUGAR BEETS FOR STOCK FEEDING.
The cultivation of Mangel Wurzel has long been one of the most extensive root crops grown in Great Britain, and is becoming a very popular crop with the farmers 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,
ao much the better.
THE LARGEST AND FINEST
wttist’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 immense 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 soils, and is an eminently profitable variety,
Five pounds of seed is required to sow an acre.
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as very little labor is required in lifting ana storing the crop; it will produce from fifty te sixty 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.; } lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; & Ibs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00.
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38 lbs. The Largest
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Uarter’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 oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 20 cts.; Ib, 50 cts.; 5 |
The Chirk Castle Mangel
Wurzel 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 yield is double that of any other variety, Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 oz., 40 cts.; lb., £1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.00; 10 Ibs., $7.00.
Champion Yellow Globe
Mangel.—tThis is another famous English variety of large size, globe form, solid, produc- tive, and a good keeper. ~Per oz., 10 cts.;.-4 Ib.,.20. cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00.
Orange Globe Mangel
Wurzel.—This variety, which is yearly coming into more general fayor, 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.; + Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.00.
Buist’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. Itis 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., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. ; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00.
Ibs.; $2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.00.
Long Red Mangel. deep, rich soil; flesh white, circled with red, very nutritious, and a good keeper. Per oz., 10 cts.; + lb., 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50,
A variety requiring
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CHOUX-VERTS (Fr.).
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. Itisex- tensively grown in France, both for feeding purposes and for the manu- facture of sugar, which is more ex-
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tensively ued SEG Ss there than that S>> SS made from the = Tankard cane, Peroz., 1 WS SS cts.; + Ib., 20 cts.; SS M { SS lb., 50cts.; 51s, QS Mangel. Bz $1.50; 10 lbs.., ——— $2.50. E
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-
SS SS
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 yellow-colored flesh to the very core. Per oz., 10 ets.; X Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.25; 10 Ibs., $4.00.
BORECOLE, OR KALE,
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
2s 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
igs
= = a Dwarf Curled Berlin Kale.
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 highly. Per oz.,15 cts.; 4 oz., 40 cts., lb., $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 foruse inSpring. The tall German Greens only differs from this in its growth, being twice as tall. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 30cts.; lb., $1.00.
Green Curled Scotch is a choice se-
lection of the Dwarf German Greens. Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00,
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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 parsley. Very desirable for market gardeners. Per 0z., 20 cts ; & lb., 50 ets ; lb., $1.50.
Curled Mosbach. — 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 ets ; & lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $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
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ermediate Kale.
valuable market variety, is quite hardy and of dwarf habit. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
Curle
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. desirable for this climate are the Purple Cape and the Walcheren. transplant in early Summer into very rich ground, and water frequently to
late in Spring,
The most Sow the seeds on a hot-bed
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,
with very large firm heads. Per 0z., 60 cts.5 |
t lb., $2 00; 1b., $7.00.
Southampton.—A celebrated English va- riety, which attains great perfection in this country. Per oz.,-75 cts.; 4 Ib., $2.25; Ib,, $8.00.
Early Purple Cape.—tThis is the most
valuable kind for the North, producing large, close heads, of a brownish purple, and has an excellent flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; }1b., $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. Per oz., 75 cts.;4Ib., $2.00; lb., $7.00.
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.; % 1b., 60 cts. ;1b,, $2,00.
CABBAGE.
CHOU POMME OU CABUS (Fr.).
KOPFKOHL (Ger.).
COL REPOLLO (Sp.).
For early Cabbage (where a supply of plants have not been secured .. the Fall) sow ona 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 be 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, in 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 Sprin
“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 ‘vy the cabbage-fly as fastas 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 '[altica, 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 ora sprinkling of guano, plaster.or lime, early in the morning, while the dew isonthem. Others adopt the method of cooping 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 he 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 Canbagee darly Jersey Wakefield (Buist’s Se- | Cabbage—Buist’s Earliest.—This va-
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 thiscountry. 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 al] the early varieties; the strain of seed which we offer is regarded by the most extensiv > Cabbage growers as the best in this country. Per oz., 30cts.; % lb., 75 cts, Ib,, $2.50°
Extra Early Express.
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; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00.
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.; XY Ih., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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Karly 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, plantit; itis invaluable for either market or family use. Peroz., 20cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $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.; % lIb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Earliest Etampe
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. Peroz , 20cts.; }lb., 60 cts. ; 1b , $2.00.
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Harly Winnigstadt Cabbage (Prussian Prize Stock),
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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 all market gardeners. Per oz., 20 cts.; \% Ib., 60 cts,; lb., $2.00.
Buist’s Early Large York Cabbage,
Early York, (English,) a cheaper grade of the above variety, but not so desirable, as the seed is imported. Per oz., 10 cts.; YX Ib., 35 cts; Ib., $1.25.
The Charleston, or Large Jersey Wakefield.—This famous variety 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., 30 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., 40 cts.; 4 oz., $1.00; lb., $3.00,
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Buist’s Early Flat Dates. Cabbage Buist’s Early Flat Dutch.—This ya 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 Karly Summer.—tThis is a very valuable almost flat; it is asure header and very exten-
variety, not only for the market gardener, sively planted, Peroz., 40 cts.; 4 1b., $1.25; but also the private grower, as its heading Ib., $4.00. season is between the Jersey Wakefield and S KW Early Drumhead, producing heads of double OF FNS 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 ,eaves turn into the heads almost as soon as -ormed, which permits of close planting— bout nine hundred plants to the acre. Per 92Z., 25 cts.; 4% lb., 75 ets.; lb., $2.50.
2 SS Early Peerless Cabbage.
ZZ. \* Early Peerless, a very desirable early =e Ss variety, which isa selection made from the 4 Early Summer; it follows the Jersey Wake-
field in heading—an excellent variety for
Buist’s Early Drumhead.—This popu- market, producing fine large heads, weighing lar variety follows the Early Summer in from 10 to 12 poundseach. Per oz, 20 cts.; heading and is one of the most valuable ¢ lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
varieties grown, it is ready for marketing | Early French Ox-heart.—tThis variety two to three weeks earlier than the Late Drum- succeeds the Large York in heading, pro- ‘head, forms large solid rounded heads ducing a medium-sized solid head, and con- weighing on an average from fifteen to twenty sider it one of the best varieties. Peroz., 25 five pounds each; as a market variety it is cts.; 4% Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. really indispensable, especially for the South | Stone-Mason Drumhead.—A desirable as it withstands the heat remarkably well. market variety, producing medium-sized, Per oz., 40 cts.; 4 Ib., $1,25; lb., $4.00. solid heads; quite a popular variety in the Henderson’s Succession.-—This recently Eastern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; ¢ lb., 60 introduced variety which originated on Long cts., Ib., $2.00. Island, we regard as valuable an acquisition, | Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. as the famous Early Summer, but produces —This is a coarse-growing variety, and in-
heads of very much larger size, whether for ferior to the Late Drumhead of this market; it an early, medium or late cropit is equally as
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“Buist’s Early Drumhead “Cabbage.
heads very well in cool sections, but it has not valuable, in fact, it produces fine large heads proved to be a reliable heading variety for at any season of the year. Per oz., 25 cts.; the Southern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., X Jb., 75 ets.; lb., 2.50.
60 cts., Ib., $2.00.
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THE TWO GREAT VARIETIES OF CABBAGE
C>}FOR THE yer o SOUTH. yr THEY HEAD WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL.
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AS eS ven a il am NUNN of Buist’s Improved Large L Buist’s Improved Large Late 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 degenerated 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, the heads will grow to an enormous size, frequently attaining fifteen to twenty inches indiameter. Thousands of acres of these varieties are annually cultivated in this vicinity for supplying our city markets, and for shipping. They are large spreadifig varieties, generally very broad and flat at the top, and of a close firm nature. Early Summer sowings will commence heading in October; seeds sown 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 asa gift. It would be painful, indeed, to tind, 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, ete.; 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, thisis 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 innocent 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 DoutcH, Buist’s FLORIDA HEADER, BUIST’S SHORT-STEM BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD.
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The Great Prize Medal Stock.
Buist’s Prize Medal Drumhead Cabbage,
Awarded 22 Premiums in one Year.
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Will Produce Large Solid Heads, in any Country and in any Soil The Richer the Soil, the Finer the Heads.
t 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.
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 of 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 show 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 for the Buist’s Ia- proved Drumhead. We are not only the most extensive growers of cabbage in this country but make and have made for over
twenty-five years, the selection and improve- ment of our seed a special study; each year the finest heads from our 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 growth, 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 Ibs., and in the South from 15 to 30 Ibs. 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. Per oz., 40 cts.; $ lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00; 2 lbs., $7.00.
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BUIST’S FLORIDA HEADER CABBAGE.
(Produces Heads from 15 to 30 pounds each).
t®- The Seed of this variety is Sold only under our Seal, in Sealea 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 have never had any variety to equal it, searcely 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 Drumnead 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., $1.25; Ib., 84 00; 2 Ibs., $7.00.
Large German Drumhead.—This isa
famous variety among the German gardeners of this country, who regard it as one of th very best sorts. Its popularity is annually increasing; it produces heads of large size, great-weight and solidity; and appears to be especially adapted to this country. It must be borne in mind, however, that all the seed of the German Drumhead which is imported is by no means of the same stock anc quality, some of which will never head. The choicest strain, which we import especi- ally for our German gardeners, is obtained from but one locality in Germany; this seed we sell only under our seal. Per oz., 30 cts. ; 4 0z., $1.00; Ib., $3.00; 2 Ibs., $5.00.
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Buist’s Prize Med- al Flat Dutch, (Improved ).--This cele- brated variety, the Seed of which is sold only under our Seal, is called by many the SURE HEADER, 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 49 pounds each. It has heen improved in the same manner in its selection as Buist’s Prize Medal Drumhead. Per oz., 40 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.25; Ib., $4.00; 2 lbs., $7.00.
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., 25 cts ; + lb., 75 cts.: lb., $2.50; 2 Ibs., $4.00.
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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 are round, 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., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.75.
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- ferisa greatimprovementover 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, -eads 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., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; Ib, $2.50; 2 lbs., $4.50.
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Selected Short-Stem Brunswick Dramhead Cabbage.
(The Seed of this Variety is Sold under our Seal).
ya The 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 favorite with the market gardeners and cabbage growers located in Louisiana, 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 <o the improvement and selection of this valuable variety and the seed which we offer will be found superior to any in the world; it is perfection in growth, habit, and in the formation of its heads which are much larger, more compact and closer grain than the old Brunswick; market gardeners 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 from our house or from the merchants who handle our seeds. Per oz., 40 cts.; 4.0z., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. ; 2 lbs., $7.00.
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., 29 cts.; ¥ Ib., 75 ets.; lb, $2.50; 2 Ibs., $4,00.
Southern Green Glazed.—A coarse, loose-headed variety, but very popular 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 02., 29 cts ; Xf Ib., 75 ets.; 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. The headsare of good size, round, flattened on the top, fine grain and keeps well, Per oz, 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts,; Ib,, $2.00.
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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- ‘ton 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 trop, 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 shipper.
l!y, 682.75; 2 lbs., $5.00.
‘ted Dutch.—This sort is principally used for pickling, and is sometimessliced 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- t?on from October until Christmas. Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Mammoth Red Rock.—This recently sntroduced variety is the largest of the red varieties, producing heads averaging from ten to mn pounds each; the heads are of a
Per oz.; 25 ets.; 4% Ib.; 75 ets.s 1
deep red color to the very centre, and as solid as a rock; it is the best of all for boiling pur poses. Per oz., 35 cts ; lb. , $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
Blood-Red Berlin.—tThis is the finest of all red varieties, is of medium size and of a very dark blood-red cclor; it is the best for both pickling and boiling. Per oz., 30 cts.: 4 oz., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
Early Blood-Red Dwarf Erfurt.— A very early and dwarf variety, forming smai heads which are almost as solid as a rock and of a dark blood color; the best for pickling pur-
___ poses. Per oz., 25 cts. ; 4 Ib., 75 cts. ; Ib., $2.50.
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All Seasons Cabbage.
The Vandergaw.—tThis 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 $20.00 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., 30 cts.; X% Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
The Vandergaw Cabbage.
We annually grow over 200 Acres of Cab- bage Seed to supply the demand ofour customers; those who sow our Seed rarely if ever fail in securing a profitable crop.
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 isa 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 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
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. , 20 cts.; ¢1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
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 much improved in quality by frost. Per oz., 2&
Fa eicie N p zs 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. cts.; + Ib., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
Early Dwarf Ulm 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.—tThis is the largest of all the Savoy varieties and best for market. Per oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
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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 oroken 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 lirection, injuring both their size and quality. ow early in Spring in shallow drills, half an
ch deep, and nine to twelve inches apart, which admits of the hoe being made use of in thinning out the crop and clearing off the weeds. As soon as the plants are up 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 of 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 fit for the table in early Spring. Theseed 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 up 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 ofsmall size, prized on account of its extreme earlinessand superior flavor; best for forcing. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 30 ets.; 1b,,$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 cf 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.
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color and beautiful form. Peroz., 10 cts-; + lb., 30 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
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 can be desired. Per oz., 10 cts; } lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Early Half-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 adeep-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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Early Scarlet 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 brilliantin color. Per oz., 15 cts.; + lb , 30 cts.; Ib., $7.00.
Danvers Half-Long Scarlet.—An in- termediate or half-long variety, stump-rooted, of handsome form, of a bright orange-red color and very productive. A very desirable variety for market gardeners. Per oz., 10 ets.; + lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
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, 15 ets.; 4.0z., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Saint Vallery or New Intermediate. —The roots grow very regular and smooth; they are of good size, being from tea 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 o0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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. + lb., 30 cts; lb., $1.00.
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.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Half Long Scarlet Carentan.—
An excellent variety for either market or
private gardens, it is bright scarlet, of a half-
long shape, and is entirely coreless, very de- "aye nyve sirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb , $1.00.
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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 feetin length, and produce six hun- dred bushels to the acre. Per 0z., 15 cts. ; } Ib., 35 cts. ; lb. , $1.00.
New Long Ked, 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 0z., 10 ets.; 4 02., 30 cts.; Lb., $1.00.
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 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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CAULIFLOWER.
CHOU-FLEUR (Fr.). 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 close frame, and covered 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 planis, 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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Early Snowball Cauliflower.
tarly Snowball.-—This is a famous variety | Mont Blane.—This variety is one of the
throughout the world, and is, without ques- largest and finest Cauliflowers known. Is tion, the best for either market or private suitable either for forcing or for a general growing; there is no variety earlier and none crop, producing large, snow-white heads, that heads with greater certainty; the heads which are well protected by its leaves, and of are large and beautifully formed and of the the most delicate flavor. Stem of medium most delicate flavor,and averaging nine to | growth; leaveslong and smooth; very desira- ten inches in diameter, of very close and | ble. Per packet, 25 cts.; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., compact growth, with very short outer leaves, $3.00; } Ib., $10.00.
enabling one-third more to be grown inthe | pytrqa Early Dwarf Erfurt.—A favor- same space than any other variety; it eclipses : 1 heehee d dcsieahl them all for either forcing or cold frame cul- ite early market variety, and very desirable ture. Per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets, $1.00; | for forcing, producing = sized heads. Per oz., $3.00 ; \ Ib., $10.00. pkt., 25 cts.. 0z., $2.50; 4 Ib., $9.00.
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Early Erfurt.—An excellent variety, pro- ety ; heads large, very white and tender. Per ducing large, white, compact heads, of fine oz., 60 cts ; 4 lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.
quality. Per pkt., 25 cts ; oz , $2.00; 4 lb., | Lenormand’s Short Stem.—A superior
$6.00; Ib., $20 00. variety, with fine, large and well form- Extra Early Paris.—The best known of ed heads. Per oz., 60 cts; lb., $200; all the varieties; tender and delicious. Per lb. , $7.00. packet, 10 cts.; 0z., 60 cts; 74 lb, $2.00. | Veitch’s Autumn Giant.—A valuable Ib., $7 50. and distinct late variety, producing large, Half Early Paris or Nonpareil.—One white, firm heads, well protected by the foli- of the most popular varieties; heads very age. Peroz, 50cts ; 4 1»., $1.75; Ib., $6.50. white and compact ; good for an early orlate | Waleheren.—A favorito late variety, very crop. Per packet, 10 cts; 0z., 60 cts ; ys hardy, producing large, white, firm heads, Ib., $2.00 ; lb., $7.50. of uniform closeness. Per oz., 50 cts.; 4 Early London.—An excellent early vari- lb., $1.75 ; 1b., $6.50. CELERY. CELERI (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 soapsudsis essential; the latter the best material that can be used; neverallow the plants to become stunted, but keep them growing. Somecultivators earth up at intervals; while others permit the plants to retain their full growth, and earth up allat once; the latter is the best method. About the Ist 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 for 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 orearth 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.
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White Plume. Golden Dwarf. Buist’s Mammoth White. Half Dwarf. Boston Market.
Sets Mamaoth White Solid.—A va- | Large White Solid.—A medium-sized,
riety of our introduction, producing immense F : - = variety. which is most
stalks, which when blanched, are solid, crisp eer nt a ee pet ath ae \Klb and tender. Itis undoubtedly the best large 50 ats 4 “f. $900. ; ; if variety. Peroz., 30 cts.;40z., $1.00; 1b. 83,50, eA Saal
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Golden 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 0z., 30 cts.; 4.0z., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50.
White Plume.—This famous variety which was introduced a few years since is of an en- tirely distinct type ofthis popular vegetable, but should be grown only for Fall and early
Winter use, asit 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. Peroz., 30cts.; 4 Ib., $1.00; per Ib., $3 00.
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 reeommend- ed too highly. Per oz., 30 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.00; Ib., $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, and desirable. Per oz, 25 cts.; &% Ib; 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Buist’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 very 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.; % lb., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50. New Rose.—tThe 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 ;41b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2 50.
Sandringham 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.; 4% lb, 75 ets.; Ib., $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 0z., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Wright’s Grove Dwarf Crimson.— Similar to the above, only of a beautiful red color. Very desirable. Per oz., 25 cts; 40z, 75 ets.; 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 answersforlightor poorsoils Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $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.; ¥ Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $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 cts.; 0z., 75 cts ; 4 Ib., $2.00; Ib., $5.00.
Celeriac, Turnip-Rooted or German Celery.—This vege- table is very popular with the Ger- mans, and is grown exclusively for its roots, which are Zturnip- 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 flavorsoups. Per oz., 20 cts.; ¢ 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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CORN SALAD, MACHE (Fr.). ACKER SALAT (Ger.). CANONIGOS (Sp.).
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 part 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, asit 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
Large Leaved Corn Salad. to use. There are two varieties the large and small seeded, the former is the best as it produces largerleaves. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; 4 Ib., 25 cts. ;1b., 60 cts.
Southern Collards or Colewort.—Collards is scarcely known in any other section of this 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 for both man and beast; a dish of Collardsand Bacon orasitis 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 to show up theirivories. It isa species of Cabbage, which is not only very hardy but a vig-
orous and continuous grower, producing a mass of leaves and ————A a very good heads; the former are stripped off and used as they i form, and continues growing and finally heads; the crop is Southern Rosette Collards.
much improved by a touch of frost. Per 0z., 20 cts. ; + lb., 40 cts., Ib , $1.00.
SUGAR CORN (for Garden Culture).
MAIS (Fr.). WELSCHKORN (Ger.). MAIZ (Sp.)
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Early Cory.—Repeated 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; it is of dwarf habit and can be planted two and a half feet apart each way. Per pint 16 cts. ; qt., 25 cts ; peck $1.00; bush., $3.50.
Karly Marblehead.--Next to the Cory the earliest of allSweetCorn. In appearance it resembles the well known Early Narra- gansett. Thestalk is dwarf and it sets its good sized ears very low down. Per pt., 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts. pk., $1.00; bush., $3.50.
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., $3.50.
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 ets.; qt, 25 cts., peck, $1.00; bush , $3.50.
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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 $3.50.
New 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 ets.,; peck $1.25; bush $3.50.
Perry’s Hybrid.— An early twelve-rowed variety growing only four to five feet high, with ears as long as the Crosby, and set very low onthestale#. Kernels white, large, sweet and very tender. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck 51.00; bush. $3.50.
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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 afew 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 earsranging from five to seven in- ches in lengthand from three to four toastalk, the grains are exceedingly deep and crowded irregularly on the cob. Per Pint, 15 cts,; qt., 25 cts. ; peck $1.00 ; bush., $3.50.
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.; peck, $1.00; bush. $3 50,
Stabler’s Pedigree Sweet.—This va- riety originated with a Mr. Stabler of Mary- land and is the resultof a very 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. $3.50.
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 toseven 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 of the famous Evergreen. Per pint 15 cts.: qi., 25 cts.; pk., $1.00; bush $3.50.
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Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum.— It ripens early, has large twelve-rowed ears and deep grains. It is remarkably sweet,
sugary, and peculiarly succulent and tender. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bose na: 50.
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Hickok’ s Improved Sugar .—An old and very highly esteemed second early 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. ; gepeck, $1.00; bush., $3.50.
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New England Eight-Rowed Early Sugar.—This variety we have cultivated for a number of years, 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., $3.50.
Egyptian Sugar.—This is one of the best of the large varieties, of vigorous habit; ears large, having from twelve. to fifteen rows, kernels of good size, and very productive; it is very sweet and tender, and of delicious flavor; invaluable for canning. Per pint, 15 cts. - gt., 25 cts ; pk., $1.00; bush., $3.50; 5 bush. $16 00; 10 bush., $30. 00,
Mammoth Sugar.—The largest of all the Sugar varieties producing perfect ears of im- mense size, having from twelve to sixteen rows, a fine market variety, and follows the New England eight-rowed Sugar in ripening. Sweet and delicious. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 ets.; pk., $1.00; bush., $3.50.
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 seed establishments, as Stowell’s ‘Evergreen , that were composed of several var- ieties; caused by being grown in the vicinity
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of other sorts. It is also the best variety for canning and we sell annually thousands of bushels for this purpose. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts ; pk., $1.00; bush , $3.50; 5 bush., $16.00; 10 bush., $30. 00.
Black Mexican .—A very pecular-looking variety, from its blueish-black grains, but is quite early, and of delicious quality. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts ; pk , $1.25; bush. $4 00.
Tuscarora.—-A joie Eetecomeak 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 ets.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.00; bush., $3.50,
Perkin’s Early Market.-Those who fol- low trucking for market should not overlook planting this remarkable Early White varie- ty, as itis 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 sugar, it is re- markably sweet and delicious, is also more hardy and can be planted ear- lier than any other variety with pefect safety. The ears average from 7 to 8 inches ia length and have 12 rows. Per pint, 15 cts. ; qt. D5 cts.; pk., $1.25; bush , $4.50. dane Extra Early, or Early Bur- ling ton.—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 planting. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50.
Adam/’s Ear ees larger growing variety than the former, producing much larger ears, but is not as e early. Per pint. 15 cts.; qt., 2¢ cts.; peck. $1.00; bush., $3.50.
Sugar Corn for Green Fodder.—Per bush., $2.00; 10 bush., at $1.75.
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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. Thisis the reason that our house has always been famous, for the great Purity and Lusc- ious quality of the Sug@r Corn which we supply.
04 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. Selected Seed Corn ——FOR—— FIELD CULTURE OF THE
Finest Quality.
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 asin the North. It is not quite as productive a variety as the Chester County, but we regard it as farsuperior. 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 variety. Per qt., 15 cts ; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.75; 5 bush., at $1.65; 10 bush., at $1.50.
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 Snowflake.—In sections where the white va- rieties of corn are preferred, the only kind that should be planted is the ‘‘ Buist’s Snowflake,” 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- ted. Our customers in the South write that they consider it far superior to any other variety, and find it especially adapted for that section. Its growth is from seven to elgnt teet, producing two ears to the stalk,
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which are very large, the cob of which is very thin and grains very deep. It will shell more corn from a given weight on the cob than any other white variety. Per pt , 12cts.; qt., 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2. 25; 5 bush., at $2.00; 10 bush., at $1.75.
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Cloud’s Early Mammoth Dent Corn.—This Corn, was introduced someyears ago 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.; pks, 60 cts.; .bush., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.75; 10 bush., at $1.60,
Improved Early Leaming Corn.—The Leaming 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. Per qt., 15 cts., pk., 60 cts.; bushel, $1.75; 5 bushels at $1.70; 10 bushels at $1.60.
Mammoth Chester Coun- ty Gourd Seed.—tThis is the famous corn of Pennsylva- nia, producing ears of prodigious size, of very strong growth, and : ; : very productive, yielding up- Buist's Southern White Snow- wards of one hundred bushels Flake Corn. per acre. It is late in ripening, requiring the of a much larger size; is an excellent field sort, full season and strong soil. Per qt., 15 cts ; has from ten to fourteen rows, and the grains pk., 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.75; are of a beautiful pearly appearance, it is a 10 bush., at $1.60. superior variety for hominy, and the stock
White Hickory King.—The great feature which we cultivate is unsurpassed. Per qt., of this variety is the large grain and small 15 cts.; pk., 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush., cob it produces. So large are the grains and at $1.90; 10 bush., at $1.75. so small the cob, that in an ear broken in half, Pennsylvania Early Eight-rowed a single grain will almost cover the cob sec- Yellow.—oOne of the most valuable and
White Hickory King Corn.
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., $2.25; 5 bush., at $2 00; 10 bush, at $1.75. Buist’s Improved Large White Flint.—This is distinct from the ordinary White Flint, being more productive, and ears
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 acrop. Per qt., 15 cts ; peck, 60 cts.; bugh., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.90; 10 bush., at $1 e.
Large Maryland White.—An old-fash-
ioned variety which has been grown ex- tensively in Maryland and the South for
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many years; the stock which we offer is a very great improvement both in productive- ness, size of both ear and grain. Per qt., 15 cts. ; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush.., at $1 90; 10 bush., at $1.75.
Early Golden Beauty.—The Golden Beauty or Giant Beauty is one and the same variety, and is without any exception the most heautiful Corn grown, either shelled or on the ear, it is perfection; it has become famous in all the corn growing belts of the country; itis 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, of remarkable size, and filled out completely to the extreme end of cob. Thecobs 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 ets ; peck, 60 cts.; bush,, $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.75; 10 bush., at $1.60.
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 earsand largegrains Per qt.,15 cts.; peck, 60 cts : bush., $32 00; 5 bush., at $1.90; 10 bush. , at $1.75.
Early Yellow Canada has eight rows, and ripens very early; it is generally used with us for replanting where the Gourd seed has failed. Itis not very productive, but well adapted tosections where the season is short, orsoilspoor. Per qt., 15 cts.; peck, 60 cts; bush., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.75; 10 bush., at $1.60. .
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 Ist and secure a crop. Per qt , 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.90; 10 bush., at $1.75.
Blount’s White Prolific.—A prolific white variety, very celebrated in some sec- tions of the South; butis surpassed in both yield and quality by Buist’s Southern White Snowflake. Per qt., 15 cts.; peck, 60 cts ; bush., $2,00; 5 bush., at $1.90; 10 bush , at $1.75
Mammoth White Surprise.—A fine white variety, quite productive, producing good-sized ears with large grains. Per qt., 15 cts ; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00; 5 bush., at $1.90; 10 bush., at $1.75.
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 when ripe are of two shades, white and yellow. Pet qt., 15 cts.; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.09; bush., at $1.75; 10 bush., at $1.60. 7™
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POP-CORN,
(On Ear Only.) Golden Queen.—Per Ib., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 80 cts. rsa White Rice.—Per Ib., 10 a4 @6cts.; 10 lbs., 80 cts. | Silver Lace.—Per Ib., 20 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.00.
Mapledale Prolific.—Per Ib., 20 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.00.
CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS. CRESSON (Fr.). KRESSE (Ger.), MASTRUGO (Sp.). Extensively used as a small salad; for early Spring use, sow thickly on a gentle hot bed, in shallow drills two inches apart. Sow in 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 be made. Peroz., 10 cts.;$1b. , 20 cts. ;1b , 50 ets.
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 as a salad, and is considered a very wholesome dish. Per oz., 50 cts.; + lb., $1.50; lb., 5.00.
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 fill in with good soil, raise it above the surface about three inches, the hilis 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, or any similar covering, asa protection, and remove the covering during the day. Make three or four plantings for a succession before the middle of Summer, the vines will always fruit 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 ma- ture, it greatly reduces their productiveness.
Buist’s Perfection
BE a rly W hit e} The Earliest, Finest
Spine.—A selection made from the Im- proved WhiteSpine for its large size, perfection of form and earliness. Z WSs As the earliest and ses eA A, most productive mar- Bocas Be pane) ket variety it has no eee Sia 3 equal, and willbe 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 te obtain the
Formed and most sa- lable Variety to grow for Shipping.
choicest seed stock for planting. Most of the
crops grown are very much mixed and of in- ferior quality. BuisT’s PERFECTION is regard- ed by growers as the finest and purest stock known. It is not only the very earliest, but
Buist’s Perfection Early White Spine Cucumber. The Great Market Garden Variety.
it produces Cucumbers of the finest form and most salable size for shipping purposes. It was introduced by us a few years since, and is 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, 4, 4 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.; + 1b., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.50; 5 Ibs., at $1.25 Ib.
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 smalland young is of a beautiful green color: is also a desir- able table variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; ¥4 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.
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.; Y Ib., 25 cts ; Ib., 75 ets.
London Long Green.
London 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
Improved Early White Spine.
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Chicago Pickle.
late in July or early in August, and when of a proper size picked and put in salt and water. Per oz., 15 ets ; % Ib., 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 eolor. As an early market variety it is unsurpassed. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 ets.; Ib, 75 ets,
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marked improvement on the well-known White Spine variety, being longer, far more prolific, superior for table use. Per oz., 10 ets.; 1% lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75e.
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.; 4% Ib., 25 ets.; Ib., 75 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. Per oz., 10 cts.; ¥% Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Frame follows the above in earli- ness ; it is not so desirable a variety, and is cultivated toa limited extent ; is of a deep- green color, and changes toa bright yellow when ripening. Peroz.,10cts; ¥ Ib., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts.
Nichol’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; 4 Ib., 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts,
Giant Pera Cucumber.
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Giant Pera.—tThis 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 ever 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 grow closely together, making them exceed-
ingly prolific. Per oz., 10 cts-; 4% lb., 25 ets; lb., 75 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 valuable as a green pickler. The peculiar merit of this new cucumber 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 yine. Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 25.cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Early Cluster Cucumber.
Buist’s Long Green Cucumber.
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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. Peroz., 10 cts., } 1b.; 25 ets.; Ib , 75 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 othersorts. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.
Buist’s Long Green.—Thisis very similar
to Cuthill’s Black Spine, but better adapted for out door 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 toall other. Per oz. 20 cts.; + lb., 50 ets.; lb., $1.50.
Gherkin, or Burr, or West India Gher-
kin, is exclusively grown for pickling; it is the smallest of all varieties, and should be picked while young and tender, and put in salt water until required for pickling. Per oz., 15 cts.; Y1b., 35 cts. Ib., $1.25.
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., 15 cts.; } 1b., 30 cts., lb., $1.00..
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 ;4Ib., 25 ets., lb, 75 cts.
Early Short Green is very similar to the
Early Frame. Per oz.; 10 cts.; 41b., 25 cts. lb., 75 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 less crisp. Per oz., 10 cts.; Y1b., 25 cts ; 1b, 75 cts.
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 an ounce or a half ounce of a variety he can order Packets.
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FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS. The following are the best varieties: Price per package of 10 seeds, 25 cts., or 5 for $1.00. Telegraph, Covent Garden Favorite, « Lord Kenyon, Star of the West, Carter’s Model, Marquis of Lorne, 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 be 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, gy and before a week will form strong plants. During their growth admit ZA fresh air every day at the back of the frame (allowing the temperature to AY be between seventy and one hundred degrees). When they have formed
ABR their third rough leaf, nip the point of the vine, which will cause the RY 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 which 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 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 jars 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. 2
‘‘Make a brine of one-third of a pint of salt, and fom pints of water. Drop as many cucumbers in the brine as it will cover, ‘n 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 streng). Let the vinegar come to the boiling-point very slowly; then pack the pickles in glass jars, pour the /o¢ vinegar over them, and seal up air-tight, , .
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EGG-PLANT. AUBERGINE (Fr.). EIERPFLANZBE (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-bed 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; cover the frame at night with mats, to protect against frest; 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.
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; Ib., $5.00.
New 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 good size. Peroz., 40 cts; ¥ Ib., $1.25, Ib.; lb., $4.00.
Early Long Purple.—tThe 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.; } Ib., 75cts.; Ib., $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.; & lb., $1.25 ; 25 ; Ib., $4.00.
4a-The Egg-Plant is a very important and remunerative crop for the market gardener,
und 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 which is not only a thorriless variety, but the Purest and Best Egg-Plant in the world.
Improved Large Purple Over half
the seed sold by dealers throughout the country produce Egg-Plants of irregular form, and of a bronzy
brown color, which are unsalable and worthless,
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ENDIVE.
CHICOREE ENDIVH (Fr.). ENDIVIEN (Ger.). ENDIVIA (Sp,). 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. Fora 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.; 4% lb, 40 = Gts.; Ib., $1.50.
White Curled.—This resembles the green except in color, but is not quite as hardy; a ee ee the foliage is light green, blanches white. : neg ane Per oz., 25 cts.; % Ib., 60 cts.; Ib , $2.00. White Curled Endive.
Moss Curled.—A very beautiful and at- | beautifully fringed and very attractive. Per
Pe
tractive variety, when full grown closely 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.,lb., $2.00. resembles a tuft of moss. Per oz., 25 cts.; Batavian or Broad-leaved. — This % tb.. 60 cts ; Ib., $2.00. variety forms large heads of broad, thick New Green Fringe.—A new variety that |. _leaves-which are used for favoring soups and should be classed with Novelties, is one of stews, requires to be tied up for blanching. the finest market varieties; the leaves are Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 60 cts; lb. $2 00.
GARLIC. AIL (Fr.). KNOBLAUCH (Ger.). AJO (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 ina dry, airy situation. Per Rope, 25 cts., or 5 Ropes for $1.00.
KOHL-RABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE. CHOU-RAVES (Fr.). KNOLL 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 Manan (79 yp 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 tasted them, properly. prepared, will agree with us in pronouncing the Kohl- Rabi a very desirable vegetable.
THE LARGE GROWING VARIETIES are cultivated very exten- 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 Baga or 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 their crop; should be cultivated in drills, the same as Ruta Bagas,
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Early Short-leaved White Vienna. —This is the best variety (excepting the Queen) for either forcing or out-door culture,
-is exceedingly. tender and delicate. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Early Purple Vienna.—Similar to the
and in harvesting them, merely strip off the leaves, and 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
COURGES (Fr.).
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
above except in color; on that account is not so desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts. ; Ib., $2.50.
Large Green or White.—These are
coarse growing varieties, and more generally
tender and of very delicate flavor. Per oz., grown for feeding cattle. Per oz., 25 cts.; 40 cts.; 4 0z., $1.25; lb., $4.00. X |b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. GOURDS.
Luffa 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., 50 cts.;
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 .,y not crack, and are uninjured £4 by cold or wet, and therefor make the’ best nest-eggs. Per ; ZZ packet, 10 cts.; oz, 50-cts; } SS ZY, Ib. , $1:25; 1b., $220.5. + a
/ Sugar. Trough. Gourd.— £ =~ They grow to hold from 4 to 10 ( ~ gallons each, have thick, hard — <> ~~ shells, very light and durable,
wh Gawd. ~and- are also useful as ‘baskets. Sugar Trough Gourd. % YWh., 7% ets.; Ib., $2.50. Dipper Gourd.—Valuable for house-hold
CALABAZA (Sp.).
Per packet, 10. cts.; oz., 25 cts.;
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.; 0z., 25 cts ; + lb, 75
cts.; lb., $2.50.
KA LE (See Borecole Page 44). btEEEK.
POIREAU (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 pérmanént 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 ‘tramsplant 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- FLANTED PLANTS ALWAYS PRODUCE THE LARG- EST LEEKS.
Buist’s Mammoth.—A very large, strong- growing variety; selected from the London Flag, especially adapted for market gardeners, produc- ing the largest Leek known. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb. , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
¥Y ITb., $1.25; lb., $3.00.
Buist’s Mammoth Leek.
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Musselburgh.—An English variety of great merit, producing fan-shaped foliage; quite a strong grower, and a desirable market variety.
Large Rouen.—aA variety grown very ex- tensively by the market gardeners of Paris, producing a short thick stem, with dark-
green foliage. Per oz., 25 cts.; $lb., 60 Per oz. 25cts.; 1% lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. cts.; Ib., $2.00. Large London Flag.—-This is the ordi- Monstrous Carentan.—A_ celebrated nary variety, producing good-sized Leeks.
French variety, of strong growth, and very Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; $ Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
LETTUCE.
LAITUE (Fr.). LATTICH (Ger.). LECHUGA (Sp.).
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,
ee ee ea ae 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
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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 attraeted 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 ots.; 4 02z., $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 and in greenhouses. Per oz., 15 cts.; + Ib, 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
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 in- to cold frames for heading during Winter. It is really the standard variety, and will al- ways give great satisfaction. Peroz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib., 30 cts.; lb , $1 00
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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 aremarkable degree; regard it as one of the very best and most profitable varieties to grow: Per oz., 20 cts.; $1b.,40 ets.; lb, $1.25.
Large Yellow Market.
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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 heads of a creamy-white color, and as solid asa head of cabbage; it cannot be recommended too high- ly. Peroz., 30 cts.; 4 ]b., $1.00; Ib., $2.00,
Early Boston Market, or White-
Seeded Tennis Ball.—A very popular and early variety, forming a fine solid head, which is both crisp and tender; very desira- ble for forcing, and a profitable variety for market gardeners. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.50.
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. Per oz., 20 cts. ; + Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $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 for fore- ing. Per oz , 20 cts.; 4 0z., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75.
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Lettuce.
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; asa market variety for a general outdoor crop it has no equal. Per packct, 15 cta.; oz., 40 cia.; ¢ lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
Large Yellow Market
Denver Market.—A recently introduced variety which cannot be too 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 of 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 better quality. Per oz., 20 cts.; $ lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
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 ets.; } lb., 40 ets.; lb., $1.25.
Philadelphia Market.—This variety snade 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 0z., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75.
The Deacon.—A celebrated variety in the West, forming medium-sized and very coni- pact heads, of a dark green color, both crisp and tender. Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; 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, but a com- pact mass of leaves, which are of a much lighter color than the. ordinary Simpson, and forms heads double the-size. It is not only a good forcing variety, but a de- sirable sort for early Summer; as itstands the heat remarkably well. Per oz.,.15 cts.; $ Ib.; 40 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
Early Curled Simpson.—An improved
variety of the Curled Silesia, is quite ae
early, but does not produce a solid head ; = leaves beautifully curled, and forces well. 2 Per oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 30 ets:; Ib., $1.00. :
Karly 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.; Ib., $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.; $ Ib., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00.
Improved Royal Cabbage.—A very celebrated va- riety, forming fine, large, solid heads, both crisp and fine flavor; stands the heatremarkably 3 well, and is especi- “=—/@ Socthert setae Royal Cabbage Lettuce. for planting to succeed the early varieties in the North. . Per oz.,15 cts.; 4 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
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Salamander Lettuce.
Salamander. —A_ desirable variety for Summer or Fall use, forming very large, eompact and beautiful heads. Color light green; ‘stands both heat and drought re- markably well; very highly recommended. Per oz., 15 ets:; 4 0z., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce.
ce. Oak - Leaved. — An entirely dis- tinct variety, the leaves of which are of the shape of an oak, produced ina dense and compact head, which is al- most pure white
ra and exceedingly EEL Tal delicate; it is fine for forcing or out-door culture. Per oz., 15
cts.; $+ lb., 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.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
Trocadero Cabbage.—A celebrated French variety of quite a distinct type and cannot be mistaken for 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 ; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $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 whogrowit. AsaSummer va- riety it hasno equal, and will even stand the Southern heat without flinching; fine for mar- ket. Peroz., 20cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $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.; 4 Ib, 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., 16 cts.; 4 Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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White and Green Paris Cos.—These varieties grow strong and upright, producing longleaves, whichshould agg VN 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 a . they are frequently White Paris Cos. served without dressing Lettuce. and simply eaten, like celery, with salt. Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
Large India Curled.—This forms the most noble head in the whole Lettuce 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 inchesin diameter. It is one of the best Summer varieties for either family use or market gardeners. Per oz., 20 cts.; X Ih., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
Brown Dutch Cabbage is one of the hardiest varieties; forms a very fine head, and withstands the heat and cold. Per oz., 15 ets; \ lb., 30 cts.: lb., $1.00.
Stubbornhead Lettuce.
Stubbornhead.—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.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $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.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib, $1.50.
MELON (Musk or Cantaloupe.)
MELON (Fr.).
MELONE (Ger.).
MELON (Sp.).
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 hills of light, rich soil, four feet apart, allowing but three plants 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 and ™2-
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 to ten pounds each and of de- licious flavor. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 30 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
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.; 40z., 25 cts.; Ib., 80 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.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib. , 80 cts.
Pine-Apple.—A medium-sized, early va- riety, of an oval shape; delicious flavor, and highly perfumed with the ce of pine- apple. Peroz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 25 cts, ; 1b., 80 cts,
Sa ee
Eas gas ~ PRA en — —
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., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb.,$1.00.
Bay View.—The largest, most prolific, best flavored, and finest cantaloupe in cultivation; luscious and sweet, and very hardy; picked green it willripen up finely, and carry safely for a long distance. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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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 cts.; 402z., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00.
New Golden Gem, or Golden Jenny.—A_ recently introduced variety, of medium size, but one of the most popular varieties with Hee: the melon growers of New Jersey; Tig ea it is early, Sawin netted, and of LE a es ba
delightful flavor. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts ; lb, $1.00.
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 end densely netted and will average from 4 to5 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., 15 cts.; % Ilb., 30 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
Delmonico.—A very handsome variety of 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 flesb of a beautiful shade of orange pink, and of delicious quality. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
Skillman’s Netted Citron. — Form roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet and richly perfumed; an early and delicious variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; \% Ilb., 30 ets; Ib., $1.00.
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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 green, 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.; Ib, $1.00.
Montreal Market.—Excellent variety of the largest size; weighing from 10 to 20 Ibs, each. In shape almost round, flattened at ends, deeply ribbed; skin green and- netted. Flesh green, very thick and of delicious flavor. Per oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 30 cts; Ib., $1.00.
Large Hackensack or Turk’s Cap.
Baltimore Market, or Acme Melon.
Baltimore Market, or Acme.—A
—A very popular variety which attains a large 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 cta.; ¢ lb., 30 cta.; lb., $1.00.
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 4 green-fleshed variety, of oblong form, exceedingly delicious and very fragrant. Per oz., 10 cts,; & Ib., 30 cta.; Ib., $1.00,
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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 keeper, and will stand shipping better than any other
/ Ste FI | GIN Casings BS sort. Per oz., 10 cts ; pe, : UY es pees Sy38 ey + 1b.,30 cts. ; Ib., $1.00. : courts au = Surprise.—This melon
- hasa thin, cream-color-
eS EN 2 ed skin, thickly netted;
= a aS flesh deep salmon-color,
‘Miller’s Cream or Osage Melon. of exquisite flavor and
The Banquet.—A famous melon grower of this country very prolific. when asked by us which variety in his estimation he con- Per oz., 10 cts.; sidered the best, he promptly replied the Banquet; his % Ib., 30 cts., opinion agrees with our own, as it is undoubtedly the finest Ib., $1.00, flavored of 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 ofthat 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., 15 cts.; 4% Ib., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25.
French Citron Melon, Versailles Prize.—Another celebrated variety from France, it is of very large size, roughly &S& marked, and of a light green shade. The flesh, which is of a beautiful golden * color, extends almost to the core, and is of a rich, sugary flavor. Per packet, 20: a ——— cts.; or 6 packets for $1.00. he Banquet
Melon.
French Citron Melon, President Carnot. This is a new and celebrated variety of French Cantaloupe, which is considered in the Paris mar- ket the finest of all the varieties. It is of large size, compressed in form. Skin lght gray and roughly netted. Flesh of a golden color, delight- fully perfumed and of a rich and luscious flavor. The French melons have always been noted by American travelers as being far superior to those grown in the United States; with a marked pecu- liarity, that one of inferior flavor is seldom found, Per packet, 25 cts.; or 5 packets for $1.00.
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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 shipping qualities. Itis more deeply netted than any other sort, and has become one of our most popular market varieties. Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00.
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 , locts.; % lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
New Orleans Market, or Creole.
Persian or Casaba.—This variety grows
This is a very popular variety in the New to a large size, of oval shape, and luscious Orleans Market and is about the only variety flavor, is exceedingly fragrant; the rind is that can be sold there, as it has a great repu- thin and delicate, therefore will not stand tation for its fine qualities; it is beautifully transportation. Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 30 formed, roughly netted, of large size, and of cts.; lb., $1.00. :
delicious quality; it is so richly fragrant that j a single melon will almost perfume an entire | Chicago Market, or Nutmeg. —A
huuse. Per oz., 20 cts. ;}1b., 60 ets.; lb., $2 00. 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.; 4% Ib., 30 cts.; $1.00.
Early Jenny Lind.—The earliest of all varieties, and also the smallest, but possessing arich and delightful flavor and fragrance, and highly recommended. Per oz., 10 cts.; \{ Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 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 toa good size; well netted and of hand- some shape. Thoseseeking a muskmelon for quality will find all they are looking for in
x the Ward’s Nectar. Per oz., 10 cts.; }
NewOrleanh Mater talon 55: Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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MELON (Water). WASSER MELONE (Ger).
MELON D’EAU (Fr,).
The Dixie (Water).—This variety which Se
was recently introduced from the South, is a hybrid of the famous Kolb’s 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- a Per, oz., 10 cts.; 4 .02z.,. 25 ets.;: Ib. ; 75 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.; Y\b., 20 ets.; lb., 60 cts.
Striped Gypsy (Water).—A Southern variety which 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
SANDIA (Sp.).
outhern Rattelsnake (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., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
Kolb’s ‘Gem Water-Melon.
striped and of choice quality. Peroz., 19 cts; 41b., 20 cts.; 1b, 60 cts,
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The J ones 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-
a well. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; lb, 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 popular with Melon Growers as the celebrated Kolb’s Gem; in almost every respect it is far superior to that variety, it has fine takle 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. Peroz..10 cts; ¥ lb. 30 cts; Ib., $1.00
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 peroz, 10cts.; 4% lb, 26 cts.; lb , 78 cts.
Florida Favorite Watermelon.
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 latter 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. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4% lb, 25 cts., tb., 70 cts.
Sealy Bark (Water).—A variety recent- ly introduced, and recommended for the great strength of its rind, and on this account has proved a valuable shipping variety. We do not regard it as some do, as being superior
to the Georgia Rattlesnake; and it will never equal it in popularity with melon growers. Flesh crimson, good flavor, thin rind, and will average 30 to 35 pounds weight. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 25 ets. ; lb., 70 ets.
Ice Cream (WHITE SEEDED)—This variety
is annually increasing in popularity; it grows 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. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Ice 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.; 4 lb., 2% cts.; lb., 75 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 weight from 25 to 45 pounds each, and of exquisite flavor. Lovers of good melons will, therefore, in future have to educate themselves to select melons the color of pumpkins instead of the beautiful and at- tractive scarlet-flesh ones, as this variety may be considered as the advance-guard of many new sorts of this peculiar strain. Per oz., 10 cts.; &% Ib., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 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, ete. 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 erim- son, sweet and juicy, and of delicious flavor. Seeds gray. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 25 cts.; lb , 75 cts.
Seminole (Water ).—This variety was lately introduced from the South, and gave good satisfaction; it is extra early, very large and of splendid flavor. The seed will often produce gray and green melons on one vine, but the number of the former predominates. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 25 ets; lb., 75 ets.
Jordan’s Gray Monarch Watermelon.
Jordan’s Gray Monarch.—tThis is one of the largest and sweetest varieties known. it originated with W. B. Jordan, of 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 of the best varieties ever introduced. Its size is immense, frequently producing melons weighing overninety poundseach. Its qual- ity is unequalled; and the most productive variety we have ever seen. The skin is of a very beautiful mottled-gray color, long and symmetrically formed, with an exceedingly thin rind; flesh bright crimson, and of the sweetest and most delicious flavor. Its ship- ping qualities are unsurpassed, and is destin- ed to become one of our most popular varie- ties. Peroz., 15 cts.;(4 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Dark Icing.—A very desirable variety. Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin rind, quite solid and of delicious flavor. A fine market sort. Peroz., 10cts.; \ lb., 26 cts; Ih., 75 cts.
Light Tcing.—Similar to the above, only a difference in the color of the skin, which is light gray. Per oz., 10 cts.; &% lb., 25 cts; Ib. , 75 cts.
Phinney’s Early.—The earliest ofall varie- ties; form oval, rind rather thick, flesh bright red, and quite productive; but its earliness we regard as its only zood quality. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4% 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
Orange Water is an entirely distinct sort; its rind will peel off like that of an orange, and its flesh is separated into segments in a similar manner. A peculiar and very attrac- tive variety. Per oz., 15 cts,; $ 1b., 40 cs.; Ib., $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 cts.; 41b., 25 ets.; lb, 75 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.; $ Ib., 25 cts ; Ib, 75 ets.
Green Citron (for preserving only). Per oz , 15 cts.; $ lb., 30 ets.; Ib., $1.00. As this preserve is a great favorite with many, we have thought a receipt which we have followed for years would perhaps be appreci- ated. Select sound fruit, pare and divide them into quarters, and cut each quarter into
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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 ccrk and seal tightly.
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
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 well 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- 3 side, which is hot, together, so that every part of it may be equally fermented, and deprived of q its noxious quality. When the dung is ina fit state to be made into a bed, which will 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 ets. each; 12 Bricks, $1.75; 100 Brick, $12 50. French Spawn, in 2 1b., Boxes, each 80 cts. ; 2 boxes, $1.50.
If you wish to grow Mushrooms, send for a copy of ** Robinson on Mushroom Culture.’’ Price, 50 cts, postage paid.
MUSTARD.
MOUTARDE (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 eut when about 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 | Black or Brown London.—Used for common White Mustard of commerce, used the same purposes as the White; the differ- both as a salad and for flavoring purposes. | ence being in the color of the seed. Per oz., Per 0z., 5 cts.; & 1b., 10 cts,; Ib. , 30 cts, 5 cts,3 4 1b., 10 cts.; 1b,, 80 cts,
= Mushrooms,
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Southern Creole.—A large curled-leaved variety; very popular in the South, where mustard is used very extensively as a salad. Per oz.. 15 cts.; % 1b., 30 cts ; Ib, $1.00.
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., 15 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Martynia Probo- secidea. (For Pick- ling).—The Seed- pods of the Martynia gp when young and ten- 79 der, makes a very de-
: ; lightful and delicate ff
Mammoth Southern Curled Mustard. pickle. Sow the seed 7
in the open ground Mammoth Southern Curled.—-A va- in May, and when a
riety producing beautifully curled leaves, few inches high ‘ which are larger in their growth than any transplant two feet aed other variety; very popular in the Southern apart. Per packet, Martynia. States. Peroz., 15 cts.;41b.,30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 10 cts ; oz., 25 cts.; % Ib, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
NASTURTIUM, OR INDIAN CRESS.
CAPUCINE GRANDE (Fr.). KRESSE, INDIANISCHE (Ger.). MARANUELIA (Sp.),
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 | Dwarf Crimson.—This variety produces used for pickling. Peroz, 15 cts.; % Ib., dark, rich crimson flowers; the seed-pods can 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. also be used for pickling. Per oz. 15 cts;
VY 1b., 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.—aAn entirely distinct variety, the pods of which are round and smooth, but covered with a fine fibre re- sembling velvet; weregard it as one of the finest varieties. Per oz, 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Tall, or Long Green.—A tall-grow- ing variety, producing long, thin pods. Per oz, 10 cts.; $ 1b, 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. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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If You Grow White Field Corn, PLANT & @ Buist’s White Snowflake.
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The Buist’s Dwartf.—The Dwarf Okra originated at our Rosedale Farm, 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 itsdwarf habit, but its earli- ness 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.; &% lb, 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. op
}Okra—Perkin’s iy
MammothGreen °
Podded.—tThis 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, and even
when young are of a mammoth size. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb.,
30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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 cultivating 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 ONION 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 eollecting 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 shipping is generally great, (For prices of Onion Sets see next page).
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Our Priees are subject to the flucuations of the market.
YELLOW ONION SETS.—Per GUAR, 1S cts.; | WHITE or SILVER SKIN.—Per quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. peck, $1.25, bushel. $4.00.
DARK RED ONION SETS.—Per quart, 15 cts.; | WHITE PEARL.—Per quart, 25 cts.; peck. peck, $1.00; bushe!, $3.50. $1.50; bushel, $5.50.
ONIONS.
OGNON (Fr.). ZWIEBEL (Ger.). CEBOLLA (Sp.)
The Onion ranks with the Cabbage in popularity with all cultivators, whether it be for the humble garden of the poor, or the more pretentious one of the wealthy, to grow them success- fully, it must be borne in mind that the soil cannot be too rich, and however good it may be, it requires more or less manure for every crop; it is a plant producing numerous roots, which spread to a great extent, absorbing nourishment from every part of the soil. In regard to rota- tion 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 inthe Spring, and leveled with the rake or harrow. In cool climates, seeds sown early in the Spring produce full grown Onions the same year; butin this vicinity and Southit 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
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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 ald weeds by hoeing; observe not to hoe deep, for the more the Onion rises out of the ground the finer it is, and the better it keeps. As soon as the plants are three inches 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; but 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 are 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 oul customers seed of the greatest purity and strongest growth.
Buist’s Yellow Globe Danvers.—This and therefore keep better through the Win-
is the most popular and the most extensively cultivated of all varieties; itis an Annual, seed sown'in early Spring, will produce full grown Onions by September, in all sections of our country excepting in the Southern States; itis 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, 20 cts; %1b,, 50 cts ; Ib., $1 50; 5 lbs.,at $1 40; 10 1lbs., at $1.30; 25 lbs. at $1.20
Eastern Grown Seed.—Per oz , 15 ets.; VY Ib., 40 cts.- lb., $1 40; 5 Ibs., at $1.30; 10 Ibs., at $1.20; 25 lbs., at $1.10.
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 growing the whole Summer, and forms a full-grown Onion by Fall; is of a purplish-red color of a round or oval shape, and isan excellent keeping variety. Per oz, 20 cts; % 1b., 50 ets.; 1b., $1.50; 5 Ibs. at $1.40; 10 lbs. at $1.30; 25 lbs ,at $1.20. Eastern Grown Seed.—Per oz., 20 cts., i |b., 50 ets.; Ib.. $150; 5 Ibs., at $1.40; 10 Ibs , at $1.30; 25 Ibs., at $1.20.
Yellow Dutch or Strasburg 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 hardy than the Whites
ter. In the Southern States they can be planted out in Autumn, and will continue growing during the entire Winter, and in early Spring they will be fit to use for salads and stews Peroz, 20cts.; 4% lb, 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50; 5 1b at $1.40; 10 Ib., at $1.30; 25 lb, at $1.20.
Eastern Grown Seed.—Per oz., 20 ¢ts.:
X Ib., 50 ets lb, $1.50; 5 Ib., at $1.40; 10 Ib. , at $1.30; 25 1b., at $1.20.
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- burg, 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 Winter season, and should be used in the Fall or early Winter. Per oz., 20.; &% Ib., 75 ets.; lb , $2.50
Southport Red Globe.—With the excep-
tion of color, this variety is identical with the Southport Yellow Globe; its beautiful form and rich, purplish-crimson color makes it a very salable variety, and in some locali- ties it is preferred to the Yellow; it is a good keeper and of fine quality. Per oz., 20 cts; X 1b., 50 cts; 1b., $1.50.
Southport White Globe.—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 always very salable. Per oz., 30 ets.; } Ib., 75 cts.; Ib , $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 flatter shape than the Large Red Wethersfield, and of a much milder fla- vor; it is grownextensively for 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 0z., 20-cts.;°41b., 50 cts., lb., $1.75.
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.; 4lb , 70 ets.;lb. $2.25.
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.; 41b., 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 J 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.; 4 1b., 70 cts ; lb , $2.25.
Early White Queen isa 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 both the Eastern and Western States, where they
* 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., 20 cts.; XK lb., 50 ets ; lb., $1.50.
Improved Red Bermuda Onion.
will be fit for use by Autumn. Per oz., 20
cts ; Klb., 50 cts; lb,, $1.75. Silver White Etna.—A new and very ear- ly silver-skin variety, of mild flavor, of flat
shape, and large size. Peroz., 20 cts.; yy 50 cts.; lb., $1.75.
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Giant Rocca of Naples.—The Rocca class
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avery large size, frequently ranging from one anda half to two lbs. each, this variety is of globular form, with a light reddish-brown skiu, 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.; 41b., 45 ets.; 1b., $1.50.
Giant Red Rocca.—This variety has all
the fine qualities of the Yellow Rocca of the same beautiful form but of a light red color, is slightly stronger in flavor. Per oz., 20 cts.; Xlb., 50 cts ; Ib., $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 well adapted to warm climates; they are all of the very finest flavor and ef choice quality, and produce full-grown Onions from seed the first year.
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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 75 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 yualities, it is really a wonder in appearance, and also very attractive for ex- hibition purposes. Every cultivator of a garden should raise it. Peroz, 20 cts.; 4% Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $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
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beautiful rich yellow skin, it is very mild and of fine quality, it is also known as the Spanish King Onion. Per oz., 20 cts.; 41b., 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.; 4%1b., 50 ets.; 1b., $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. Pe. oz., 25 cts; 4|b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25.
If you sow BUIST’S ONION SEED
your Crop will be a Success Provided the Season is favorable.
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Early White Barletta Onion. -
Early White Barletta.—This variety is two weeks earlier than the famous White Queen, and is regarded as the earliest variety in cultivation, when the crop is matured the
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
tops die down close to the bulb leaving the most perfect minature Onions imaginable, ranging from one inch to one and a balf 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 round Onions of the size of marbles. Per oz., 20 cts., & 1b., 60 cts.; 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-four
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, beat- tifully curled, of an at- tractive emerald green color;it is the most sala- ble of all varieties. Per 0z., 15 cts.; 4.02.; 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.
Champion Moss Curled.—A famous English variety and very popular in this Country, it is beautitully curled, Fas fi) but the color is much Buist’s Garnishing Parsley. lighter than the Buist’s Garnishing. Per oz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
color, flesh white or slightly tinged with light rose, flesh mild and delicate. Per oz., 25 cts.; 41b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
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Double Curled, or Covent Garden { New Fern Leaved Parsley.—A new Bee Es “ ceed market variety, variety of recent introduction; very beauti- = = <a abit, not as much curled as ful, resembling a fern, and is used very ex- the Garnishing varieties, but stands the Win- tensively for garnishing purposes and as an
ter better; is very popular with the English pieetedeners., Peron 10 cts. - ornamental plant forthe garden. Per oz. & stent Gra #081, 90 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; lb., $1 00.
cts. ; lb., $1.00. ? : racy Myatt’s Garnishing.—A celebrated vari- Plain or Single Parsley.—This is the hardiest variety; foliage very dark green,
ety in the English Markets, it is a selection ; i > made from the Double Curled, it is a strong with plain leaves, having a strong Parsley
grower, handsomely curled and of a bright flavor, and much preferred in French cook- green color. Per oz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 30 cts.; ing. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz, 25 cts; Ib., Ib., $1.00. 75 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 produce » 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, but 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
| oz., 10 cts., 4% lb., 25 cts; lb., 60 cts.; 5 Ibs, use or stock feeding; it is of uniform growth, |
$2.50; 10 lbs., $4 00.
The Student.-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 Hollow Crown. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 ]b., 25 ctsi41b;, 7D cts,
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
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 the Buists Early Morning Star or Buist’s Premier Extra Early, as other sorts are more or less liable to mildew in the late months.
The ground should 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 beas 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, provide them with suitable stakes or branches, which should be of fan form, znd placed in the ground in a slanting direction; on the other side of the row, 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 toa 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.—tThe Pea is one of your most important and profitable crops; you, therefore, cannot bestow too much care in selecting your seed, as tte 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 dwarfness 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 up to its correct standard, both for earliness and freeness from all runners. BuistT’s EARLY MogNING STAR and Buist’s PREMIER EXTRA EARLY have always maintained a very high Teputation 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 great features is that the crop is almost ready for market at once, and the whole crop can be harvested in one or two pick- ings. These are very desirable features, and just 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 the fact that we have frequently had customers remark that Peas must be bad, as they had holes in them.
A Fall Crop Pays Better than a Spring Crop.—lIt is not generally known,
that a Fall crop of Peas pay equally as well, and frequently better than, a Spring crop. Sow Buist’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.
THE EARLIEST PEA IN THE WORLD. READY FOR PICKING IN 42 DAYS.
They are Put Up and Sold Only Under Our Seal.
They are much hardier, more productive, and withstand greater change of weatherthanany other variety. They are notenly 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 Green Muslin Sacks of 4%, %, or 1 bushel, and Each Sack is fastened with our Lead Seal with the name of Buist’s stamped on it. Seeds of this variety offered in any other way ts Spurious stock,
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WE SELL OVER 10.000 BUSHELS ANNUALLY.
Where EARLINESS, 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 for 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 the greatest importance, as even a few days frequent- ly makes a great difference in price, often a depreciation of 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 thc EARLY MORNING STAR is THAT variety. Sow them, you will make no mistake We Annually grow 500 Acres of them. It wasintroduced 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 ean 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 isan easy variety to pick as almost a handful can be grasped atatime. es> 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 % pint, 15 cts.; pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25. Lead Sealed Sacks containing \{ bushel, $1.75; 32 bushel, $3.00; bushel, $5.50; 5 bushels at $5.25; and 10 bushels at $5.00 per bushel.
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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 our new variety (The Morning Star), this was the earliest and most profitable variety known; and to-day requires no comment from us to recommend it, as it 1s 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 Jarger 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, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00: peck, $1.25; bush, $4.75; 5 bush,, at $4.50; 10 bush., at $4.25 per bush. ‘
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First and Best. —This is a strain of Extra Earlies which when 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 more productive; average height of growth three feet, and owing to their strong growth, will continue *n a bearing state lon- ger than the finer strain of Extra Earlies. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, 75 cts; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50; 5 bush., at $4.25; 10 bush. , at $4.00 per bush.
Philadelphia Extra Early.—This va- riety originated in this city many years ago, and were known in those days as the HAN- COCKS, HATCHES, or PHILADELPHIA EXTRA EARLY. They have deteriorated very much in reputation, owing to Canada Pea-growers naming almost any kind of early stock ‘‘ the Philadelphia,’’ regardless of earliness or purity. They are, therefore, frequently found not only to be late, but very full of runners. ALWAYS PLANT BuIstT’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., $4.50; 5 bush., at $4.25; 10 bush., at $4.00 per bush.
First of All.—A very celebrated variety of the Extra Early class, and largely grown in the vicinity of New York City; is exceed-
Maud 8S. Extra Early Pea.
ingly early, ef uniform grewth of 23 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., $4.50; 5 bush., at $4.25; 10 bush., at $4.00 per bush.
Horsford’s Market Garden (WrIx-
KLED).—A fine wrinkled variety, coming in between Little Gem and Advancer. The vines are two feet high; very regular in growth; a prolific bearer, has yielded more per acre than any other American variety. The pods, although of medium size, are nu- merous, and are literally packed with peas or a delicious sweet flavor. Per pint 20 cts.. quart 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.75; bush, £6.00.
Laxton’s Alpha (WRINKLED ).— Each
year adds still more attractive features te 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 ets.;quart, 30 cts. ; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
Premium Gem (WRINKLED).—The most
valuable early dwarf wrinkled Pea in culti- vation; it is an improvement on the Mc- Lean’s Little Gem, being more robust, and producing longer pods. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50. Maud S. Extra Early Peas.—If the introdu- cer of this celebrated va- 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 fia- 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 23 feet high, and generally load- ed with fine, large and well-filled pods; another great advantage it pos- sesses is the uniformity of ripening, ‘which re- duces the. expense of marketing the crop. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush. $4.50; 5 bush., at $4.25; 10 bush., at $4.00 per bush,
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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 growthis two feet, so regular is its appearance when growing in rows that it resembles a minature hedge; its pods are of medium size and well filled, and for quality and flavor cannot be surpassed. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts ; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.
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, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50; 5 bush., at $4.25; 10 bush., at $4 00 per bush.
Improved Early Daniel O’Rourke.—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 eiiered by many dealers through- out the country are nothing -lse but the Daniel O’ Rourke. Per pint; 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00; 10 bush., at $3.75 per bush.
MecLean’s Little Gem (WRINKLED).—A variety hav- ing the dwarf habit of the Tom Thumb, and the delicate flavor of the Champion of England, two very important features; is very productive for its size, and especially re- commended to private growers. It has become a very So great favorite for its fine quality, productiveness, and
NAS dwarfness of habit. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.;
peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
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American W onder (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. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2.00; bush, $7.00.
MecLean’s Blue Pe- 7 ter is a remarkable dwarf variety, with dark
green foliage. Splendid (SSS SS a
bearer with exquisite American Wonder Pea.
flavor. It is called by some the Blue Tom quiring but slight support, enormously pro-
Thumb. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts., ductive, pods large, peas sweet and of de-
peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00. licious flavor. Do not neglect planting it as Stratagem (WRINKLED). — This famous no garden would be complete without it.
variety cannot be recommended too highly Per pint, 20 cts ; quart, 35 cts; 4 quarts,
and has become one of our most celebrated $1.25; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50.
and popular varieties; it follows the Pre- | Early Washington, Early Frame,
mium Gems and it may be classed with the Early May.—Are second early variety,
third early varieties, or those intended for a quite productive, tallin growth, and of good
main crop. It is dwarf, growing but two and flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4
a half feet high, of strong, robust habit, re- quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush, $4.00.
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The Heroine (WRINKLED).—This is one of the most celekrated varieties ever introduced, and stands to-day at the head of the list of all the green wrinkled varieties of English Peas; it is the most desirable acquisition made for 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 © stay; it is a medium early variety, astrong and ZF 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, 30 cts ; quart, 50 cts.; 4 fF quarts, $1.50; peck, $2.50; bush., $9 00.
Shropshire Hero (WRINKLED).—This is another famous blue wrinkled English variety, which has been lately introduced, and which / 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 full bloom May 25th, first pods made July 8th, and full bearing July 30th. Per pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts ; 4 quarts, $1.50; peck, $2.50; bush., $9.00. %
Pride 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 with the public. Per pint, 20 cts; quart, 35} cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2 00; bush., $7.00. §
Early Tom Thumbis 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, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2 00;
| bush., $6.50.
The Herione Pea.
cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
MecLean’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, 20 cts ; quart, 30 cts. ; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush, $5 00.
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
Yorkshire Hero (WRINKLED). — An old English variety of luscious quality, and very productive. The peas when ripe are creamy- white in color, and wrinkled. Cannot recom- mend it too highly. Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 30 cts., 4 quarts, $1.00, peck, $1.60; bush, $5.50.
Telephone (WRINKLED). —A marvellous variety, producing pods of prodigious size, and well fille? with mammoth peas of ex- quisite flavor. Growth, five feet; an extra- ordinary cropper. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, ae 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2.00; bush.,
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Duke of Albany (WRINKLED).—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 astrong 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 Ist, and were in full bearing June 25th. Per pint, 30 cts.; quart, 50 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.50; peck, $2.50; bush, $9.00.
Veitche’s Perfection(WRINKLED).—A large, wrin- kled marrow, with large pods, fine flavor, and productive Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 30 cts. ; peck, $1.75; bush., $6 50.
Champion of England (WRINKLED).—A green- wrinkled variety, famous for its delicious flavor, but is ashy bearer. Consider itone 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 ets.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush , $4 50.
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, $1.25; bush., $4.50.
Bliss’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 size and of fine flavor. Per pint, 20 cts ; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.
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, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck; $1.50; bush., $5.50.
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, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 80cts.; peck, $1.25; 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 great quantities
Duke of Albany Pea,
in our markets during the Winter season. od should be drawn off before boilin Per pint, 15 cts,; quart, 25 cts.;4 quarts, 75 Pa pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; 4 quarts 41.2% cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4 00. peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00. , Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat.— | Large White Marrowfat.—Similar to This is regarded as the best stock of Large the Black-eyed in all its features except in White Marrowfats, being dwarf in habit, far growth; it isa stronger grower, and not quite more productive, and producing pods of | ag productive. Per pint, 12 cts.; quart, 20
much larger size. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts. ; 4 quarts, 60 cts. ; peck, $1.00; bush , $3.00. cts. ;4 quarts, 60 cts. ; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00. Dwarf White Sugar Marrow.—Ripens Dwarf and Tall Sugar (EpIsie Pop). with the White Marrowfat, and similar to it —These varieties can be used either shelled in flavor, but dwarf in habit, requiring no or whole, the pods while young being sweet sticks. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; 4 and tender; thestring on the back of the | quarts, 60 cts.; peck, $1.00: bush, $3.00.
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Laxton’s Evolution (WRINKLED).—This vari- ety is one of Laxton’s la- test and most desirable in- troductions, and is one of the very best varieties to plant for a main crop, growing from 3 to 33 feet; its pods are very large, and closely packed with good- sized peas, which are of a delicious quality, and of a melting flavor; is very pro- ductive as it continues in bearing for quite a period. Per pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.50.
Black-Eyed Marrow- fat.--This variety is very popular in all parts of our country for its productive- ness, 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 Balti- more for their general crop, most of which are pur- chased by the canning es- tablishments; the Black- Eye is far superior to the White, as it makes less growth of vine, is more productive and _ earlier; where quantity without quality is wanted, plant Marrowfats. Per pint, 12 cts. ; quart, 20 cts. ; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00; 5 bush., $13.75; 10 bush., $25.00.
If You Wish to Have
Green Peas Before Your Neighbor
Sow Buist s
Early Morning Star,
As it is a Hustler.
Laxton’s Evolution Peas.
REPPER.
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, | Long Yellow Cayenne.—A long, orange- is similar to the Bell, but milder. Per oz., yellow variety, and very desirable for flavor- 25 cts.; ¢1b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2,50, ing. Per oz., 30 cts; 34 Ub., $1.00; Ib., $3.00,
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Ruby King Pepper. Ruby King.—An exceedingly large and
(il ip a handsome Pepper of mild flavor; the Peppers
my Mi Wl are of a bright ruby red, from 43 to 6 inches
Mammoth Bull-Nose Pepper. long by 9 to 12 inches in circumference. It
Bell, or Bull-Nose, produces a very can be sliced for salad or eaten with salt and large-sized Pepper, which is highly esteemed vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Per
for pickling, the skin being thicker than any 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
of the other varieties. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 404
Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. Tomato, or Squash.—This is of a flattened Golden Bell, or Golden Dawn.—A shape, exceedingly hot, and generally pre-
very beautiful variety, resembling the Bell ferred for making pepper-hash, although very
in shape and habit, but of a beautiful golden desirable when filled with cabbage and pick-
color, and of mild flavor. Per oz., 25 cts.; led. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50
$ Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. Long Red Cayenne.—A long red variety;
Spanish Monstrous.—A popular French very hot, and is generally used for seasoning variety, growing six inches long by two inches soups, etc. Per oz., 25 cts.; }1b., 75 cts.; thick, and of sweet flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; lb., $2.50.
¥X Tb., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
Red Cherry.—A small, round variety, of Child’s Celestial.—The fruit of this va-
dwarf habit and rich scarlet color. Used for | iety is of cone shape, of a creamy-white seasoning and pickling. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 color, which changes to a vivid scarlet. Per lb. 75 ae - 1b $2 50. ‘ aA 0Z., 25 cts ; 4 lb., 7d cts.; lb., $2.50. 5] . b de . POTATOES. POMME DE TERRE (Fr.), EKARTOFFEL (Ger.). POTATA (Sp.).
The Potato requires a rich , sandy loam, with very liberal and clean culture; thoroughly decomposed manure is the best, and when that is not abundant, add bone-dust or guano. The 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 tosuchland. 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 plant- 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 prevent 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 beers 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, cut them into four or six pieces, according to size, preserving as many eyes te each as possible; you
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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 tubersand 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 Rose, new varieties have flooded the market every year, all claim- ing, either greater earliness, productiveness, or finer flavor. If they keepon 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 Rose and Early 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 NEW YORK; VERMONT and Nova Scotia.
How Shall I Keep My Potatoes? It isa 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 ofer 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 care required. Of the three methods of storing in general use, each has its champions. 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 abrasion, can be readily looked over, and if desease presents ttself it can be checked or removed. When 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 bin at the rate, say, of one pound to each barrel. It acts as an absorbent, and neutralizes the earthy odors, thus directly acting as a preventive 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 Rose. 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, = ee : Bos 2 and those from Vermont or Nova Scotia are Early Ses. Doe SS ted ae
: : treme earliness and great productiveness always the best; to keep planting from your 2 pnt lak Se He TNE bie fifty- own seed greatly deteriorates the quality, producing potaive F vlanti Th ten and decreases its productiveness. We can two days from pe at e tubers supply the Early Rose grown in Vermont, are oblong, large, solid, uniform and hand- Maine, or Prince Edward’s Island as desired. some; flesh white, fine-grained and dry, Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75. cooking well even when first dug; very pro-
Houlton Early Rose.—The Houlton ductive and 3 oo = pps Roce eee ; : dark green, of strong growth. er peck, stock of Early Rose, when strictly pure, is cts., bush., $1.50 ; bbL, $3.75,
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., $1.50; bbl., $3.75. ALTA i | | Rochester Rose.—This is a recently in- AA TA troduced variety, and is a seedling of the fa- Ba ANN EAHA mous Early Rose, and is considered its super- \ NNER ior in both quality, size and productiveness; in appearance it is an exceedingly attractive potato. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush,, $1.50; SAY bbl., $3.75, Early Sunrise Potato.
Houlton Early Kose Potato.
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Extra Early Vermont.—tThis variety is similar in color, form and general appearance to the Early Rose; it is, however, considered by 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., $1.50.; bbl., $3.75.
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 fine quality, about a week earlier than the Rose, and is a larger yielder, and one of the very finest va- rieties for the table. Per peck 60 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00.
Early Beauty of Hebron.—One of the best of the early varie- ties. Insome sections it proves earlier than the Early Rose. Vine vigo- rous, growing very rap- idly; very productive, the potatoes 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 during the Winter. Flesh solid to the centre, even in large specimens, and of the finest quality. Per peck, 50 ets.; bush, $1.50; bbl , $3.75.
State of Maine.—A large oval and slightly flattened pure white variety, med. early, very productive, good flavor, cooks dry, and a good keeper. Per pk.,50c.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
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 a russetty tinge. Its flesh is of exceedingly fine grin, snow- white when boiled, and of lightness and porosity almost approaching a snowflake. The tubers have attained the full development of their quality as soon as they are fit to dig. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Early Beauty of Hebron Potato.
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Early Puritan Potato.
Early Puritan.—This new £az7/y Potato, which we cannot recommend too highly, is of handsome, oblong shape; the skin and flesh are pure white. Itcooksdry and floury, and is of excellent quality. It is very product-~ ive; 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., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Clark’s No. 1.—A very highly esteemed
variety, resembling the Early Rose; regarded
by some as being more productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.50.
Crown J ewel.—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 productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75. |
Triumph.—A very early variety of fine'
quality, handsome form and very productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50.; bbl., $3.75.
The Polaris.—This potato originated in Northern Vermont. It is of long oval shape and creamy white in color, cooking as white as the finest flour; is hardy, prolific, hand- some, early and a good keeper. With the originator it has yielded at the rate of six hundred bushels per acre. It has made for itself a wonderful record during the past few years wherever grown. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
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White Star.—A
very handsome and productive variety of recent introduction and 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, $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Mammoth Pearl.—lIt is handsome in ap-
Peerless.—Is the most popular
Late Beauty of Hebron, —
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, 50 cts. ; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.50,
Burbank’s Seedling Potato.
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, flesh white and grows to a large size, frequently attaining 1} to 2 pounds each, and producing from 300 to 100 bushelsto theacre. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.50.
Remarkably productive; tubers ob- long and large, skin and flesh white. Keeps well and an excell-
ent table variety. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75
Late Puritan.—lIdentical with the Early
Puritan in color, appearance and quality but later and. more productive. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1 5U; bbl., $8.75.
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White Star Potato.
Early Maine.—This new variety was origi-
nated from a seed-ball of the Early Rose,
whichitresembles. 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., $1.50 ; bbl , $3.75.
Burbank’s Seedling —A white skinned, me- dium early variety;seed- ling of the Early Rose; 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 very vigorousand healthy and in some cases have been entirely free from blight when it has de- stroyed cropsof other va- rieties in the same field. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., 150; bbl., $3.50.
The Peerless Potato.
Jumbo.—Skin and flesh white, and of fine
flavor; stands continued drought well, and is an excellent keeper. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
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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 perfect potato in every respect; ripens two weeks later than the Early Rose; cooking qualities are of the best, and is more than ordinarily productive, yielding equal to the Peerless. Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.00.
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 largeand solid, growing closely together in the hills. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl. $3.75.
St Patrick.—A second early variety. White skin, oval, oblong shape, slightly flattened,
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ers, and will give satisfaction. 50 cts.; bush, $150 bbl., $3.75.
Belle.—Oneof the handsomest formed varieties known. Skin light red, slightly netted; eyes few and shallow; tubers large, smooth, hand- some and solid, with good cooking qualities, A remarkable yielder and fine for main crop, Per peck, 60 cts.; bush., $1.75; bbl., $4.25.
American Magnum Bonum.—lIt is an early variety, maturing a few days after th: Early Rose, and unusually productive. Tuber large size and of excellent quality, free from disease keeps well. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Queen of the Valley.—Of enormous size and immensely productive; the best to raise for stock feeding. Per peck, 50 cts., bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75.
Large Sweet, or New Jersey Sweet.
Per peck,
with but few eyes, almost even with the sur- face. Tubers of uniform size. They are ex- cellent for table use, being dry and mealy, very white and of finest quality; grow very strong, stalks upright and branching, dark green, broad, smooth leaves, blossom very sparingly; a capital yielder; the best ot keep-
—This is the famous Sweet Potato of Phila- delphia, and is not surpassed by any other 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.
PUMPKIN. POTIRON (Fr.). KUBBIS (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 will grow in any situation, and in any kind of soil.
Nantucket-Sugar Pumpkin. Sugar, or Nantucket.—lIt 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 o«., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Sass SSS ————S Quaker Pie Pumpkin. Quaker Pie.—A very distinct and desir: ble variety for Custards or Pies, for man years it has been in possession of a family wo Quakers in Washington County, N. Xe 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? stringy character so common to many varie- ties. Per oz., 15 cts.; WIb., 30 cts.; Ib.,51.00.
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King of Mammoths.—This 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 ( Me! i’ Yip flesh is coarse and stringy and only fit for stock feeding. Per packet, 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; Wlb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75.»
Connecticut Field is the common round variety cultivated by our farmers in their corn-fields, for stock feeding. Per oz., 10
» cts.; % Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 40 ets.
Tennessee Sweet Potato.—Of medium § size, pear-shaped, color creamy-white, lightly YJ7v striped with green, flesh thick, fine grained, dry, brittle, and of excellent flavor. Hardy, very productive, and keeps sound until late intheSpring, Peroz., 10cts-; 4% lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.
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.; % Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 80 cts.
Pe, Cheese
Pumpkin.
in.
é Cushaw Pumpkin. Large Cheese is of a flattened shape, color | Cushaw Crook-Neck grows to a medium
bright orange, and can be used either for size; color, light yellow, and is the best va- stewing or feeding to stock. Peroz., 10 cts.; riety for table use. Per oz, 10 cts.; 4 lb., ¥ Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts, 20 cts.; 1b., 75 cts.
Dunkard.—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 rich flavor. Peroz,, 15cts.3 4Ib., 30 cts.; 1b.,$1.00.
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Mammoth Etamps.—A variety from France, frequently attaining 150 pounds in If you are a Gardener and are a large weight, of coarse quality, only desirable for Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our
its prodigious size. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., | GARDENERS QUARTERLY PRICE LIST. 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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 havea constant supply, a sowing should be made every ten days from early in Spring until the beginning of Summer; the soil should be very rieh 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-
Ten \\ INN ee ry proved strain of Long Scarlet
ae V/ Cus iN i i UU tm: Radish is regarded by our most iy Bes : LX Z\\ \\ 7 i i mii (a | extensive market gardeners, to we a = ci i ; be the finest stock they ever grew; SBS = ee (ill (ul tm, for earliness, brilliancy of color HH <= Eg Wy aN i i hil Um ur mi and amaeniess of top it cannot be se AN oe (ern Wr. surpassed, and is the most profita-
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DP NSZ at ee Per oz., 15 cts.; ¢Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., ES : — $1.25; 5 Ibs., $5.00; 101bs., $9.00:
Buist’s Selected Early Long Scarlet Radish. 25 Ibs., $20.00.
Early Long Scarlet Short Top.—The ally recommended to market gardeners. Per most desirable for early forcing, or first sow- 0z., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 ets. ; Ib., 60 cts. ; 5 Ibs.,
ing in the garden; it is of a bright scarlet $2 i 75; 10 Ibs. , $5. 00; 25 Ibs., "811.25.
color, and when grown on rich soil is very | Long Salmon i is of! a lighter color than the tender and brittle; do not sow in warm Long Scarlet, but the same in every other re- weather, as it will shoot to seed and form no spect, and shouldonly besown as an early crop.
bulb, It can also be sown early in the Fall Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 60 cts, for a late crop. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 Wood’s Early Frame.—In shape and cts.; Ib., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 1bs., $5.00; | color similar to Long Scarlet, though not
25 lbs , $11.25. quite so long; it is, however, fully ten days Early Scarlet Turnip.—A decided im- earlier; top small; a very desirable forcing provement both in earliness and brilliancy of variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; % 1b., 20 cts. ;
color over the Red Turnip, and is especi- Ib., 60 cts.
Buist’s Earliest Scarlet Turnip, or Scarlet But- ton.—A very beautiful variety, and a genera! favorite; of a bril- liant. scarlet color and. is adapted for either forcing, or for early sow- ing in the garden, but will not stand the heat; it can also be sown early in the Fallforlatecrop. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb, 30 cts.; lb., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4 50; 10 Ibs. , $8. 00; 25 Ibs: , $17. 50.
Non Plus Ultra.—Ttis isof tur- - oa nipshape of fine round form, bright = rae scarlet color, of tender flesh and delicate flav or; its remarkably SS SSS yes quick growth and very short top _ ee = renders it one of the best for forcing. SN ee
Per oz., 15 cts.; lb., 30 cts., ib., $1.00. nt . 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. Peroz., 15 cts; % Ib., 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.; % Ib., 25 cts., lb., 80 cts. |
Early Scarlet Globe Radish.
Early Scarlet Globe. —This very \beau- tiful Germam wariety, lately introduced has proved a very great favorite; it is of a bril- liant scarlet color, of globe shape, short leay- ed avd very early; remarkable, not only for its great beauty and its extreme ear- 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., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
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. Peroz., 15 cts.; +]b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 5 lbs., $4.00; 10 Ibs., $7.00; 25 Ibs. $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; itis also a beautiful varie- ty for garnishing purposes. Per oz., 10 cts,; X Ib., 25 cts; Ib., 75 cts.
Early Half Long Scarlet.
Early Scarlet Half-Long, or Demi-
Long French.—tThe 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. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.
Early White Turnip is the same as the
Red Turnip, excepting its color. Peroz,1Q cts.; % lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts,
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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 Buist’s Yellow Summer Turnip Radish beautiful carmine color, of perfectshape, ex- - kits ceedingly dwarf foliage, and is a startler in Yellow Summer Turnip.—tThis variety
its earliness, asin 20 to 25 days the Radishes qu stand the Hewtaad: cally be sews use are ready for the table. Per oz., 15 cts.; \% late; it is a general favorite with market gar- Ib., 30 cts.;Ib., $1.00. 4 nee deners; is sometimes called the Mulatto Rad-
ish; flesh very crisp and tender. Per oz.
Golden Perfection.—We lately introduced 10 cts.; 1b.) 25 an lb., 75 ets. tint 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, brillianey of its golden color and fine flavor. It will be found a profitable market variety.
Early Searlet Olive-Shaped.—aA 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.; \% 1b., 25 cts ; lb., 79 ets.
Per oz., 10 cts.; Y(1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts. Round Black Spanish (WiyTsr).— Early White Box.—This is one of the 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.; % Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 60 ets.
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 0z.,
10 cts.; Ylb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts. Early White Italian Summer.—A Buist’s Early Short White Forcing. 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
—This is a remarkable variety for early forc- ing or cold-frame culture; is of oval shape and snow white, producing very large roots, and : : : rae ’ ANSE variety before shooting to seed. AS a mar- very early; it is one of the best varieties for aes = Beed -
ar oe eran. Per oz., 15 cts.; 14 Ib., BS ean ee Tete Gi as gla cts.; lb., $1.00. : oa isle Le a :
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 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. Per oz., 10 cts., 4% lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 80 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- a re den Globe offered by cone culicenieas is White Summer Strasburg Radish. Buist’s Yellow Summer, with a new name. Per 0z., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
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Chinese Rose (WintTeR).—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 from this variety in itscolor. Peroz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 25 ets; Ib., 75 ets.
i 7 lh. White Summer Tar nip is of an oval shape, white
My) hi aT po skin, and green top; is very solid, and stands the heat
—— equal to the YellowSummer, but is notas popular. Per
Chinese Rose Winter Radish. oz., 10 cts., % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Long White Vienna, or Lady 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, « yrittle, and of rapid growth. A very salable variety. Per oz, 10 cts.; %{ Ib. 30 ets; lb., $1.00.
Buist’s Early Long W hite.—The same as the Early Long Scarlet, in form ard earliness, but pure white. Itis of fine flavor, Long White Vienna Radish. and when grown onrich soil is very tender and brittle. Per oz. 15 cts.;} lb., 30 cts.;Ib., $1.00.
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Improved Chartier, 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 ana setain a mild and pleasant flavor for two months. They re- tain their good quality for table use
fora long time. Per oz., 10 cts; Jib. 25 cts. lb., 80 ets.
Improved Chartier Radish.
RHUBARB.
RHUBARBE (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 ke 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.
Rhubarb can be cured for Winter use by cutting the stalks into small pieces; string them, and
expose to the sun until perfectly dry; after which hang them in a dry place until wanted.
Linnzeus, Victoria and Mammoth are the most desirable varieties, producing fine large stalks. Per oz,, 15 cts ; 40z., 50 cts; lb, $175. Rhubarb Roots, 25 ets. each; per dozen, $2 00; per 100, $12.00. 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 | Imported Seed.—There 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.; 4% lb. 30 moth. Per oz. , 15cts.; $1b., 40 cts. ; 1b., $1.25, cts.; 1b., $1.00.
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nary variety. 7 Buist’s Mammoth Salsify The roots are of double the size, less stringy in its nature and more delicate in flavor. Peroz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00. = Sandwich Island.— A variety lately intro- duced from the Sand- wich Islands, celebrated for its large size; it has ese almost entirely super- ceeded the old White French variety. Peroz.,
15hiets. 30f"1b., | “oOvets.: lb., $1.50.
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SPINACH. EPINARD (Fr.). SPINAT (Ger.). ESPINAOCA (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 ih, cover the bed with straw or leaves, which should be raked off early in the Spring.
Buist’s Perfection Curled Savoy Leaved.—tThis 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 fora 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.; 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb, 40 cts.; 5 lbs., at 35 cts.; 10 lbs., at 30 cts. ; 25 lb., at 25 cts. per Ib.
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., 10 cts. ; t Ib., 15 ets.; 1b., 40 cts., 5 lbs., at 35 ets.; 10 Ibs., at 30 cts.; 25 lbs , at 25 cts. per lb.
Norfolk Savoy Leaved.—tThis variety is well. Per oz., 10 cts ; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 4€
Buist’s Perfection Curled Spinach.
extensively sown in the market garden dis- 10 lbs., at 30 cts"; 25 Ibs., at 25 cts. per Ib. tricts of Virginia, especially in the vicinity | Broad-Leaved Flanders. — This is a of Norfolk and Portsmouth, the leaves are much stronger growing variety than the well curled or blistered and is a very desira- Round; producing large, broad, thick leaves, ble variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; ¥& lb,, 15 cts.; which are more succulent and quite as har- Ib., 40 cts.; 5 Ibs. , at 35 cts.; 10 lbs., at 30 dy. Per oz., 10 cts; & Ib., 20 cts.; Ib,, cts.; 25 lbs., at 25 cts. per lb. 40 cts.
Round Savoy Leaved.—tThis is a popu- | New Thick-Leaved.—A variety produc- lar variety; the leaves are curled, and quite ing a remarkable thick leaf, slightly erimped large; itis not, however, as hardy as the and quite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 Ib.,
Prickly, but in this vicinity it stands very 20 cts.; lb., 40 cts.
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Enkhuizen 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.; 4 Ib.; 15 ets.; lb., 40 cts.; 5 Ibs., at 35 cts.; 10 Ibs. , 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 conntry and is especially recom- mended for Early Winter use, the leaves are beautifully crimped or blistered and of a very dark green color. Peroz., 10cts.; 4 Tb., 15 ets.; tb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs., at 35 ets.; 10 lbs., at 30 cts.; 25 Ibs., 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 Round-Leaved or Flanders. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts ; lb., 40 cts.
Long Standing Spinach.
SQUASH.
COURGE (Fr.).
KURBISS (Ger.).
CALABAZA TONTANERA (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 ison them. They should be grown as far apart as possible from all other cucurbitaceous plants, so as to prevent their hybridizing.
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Mammoth White Bush Squash.
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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., 15
cts.; %& lb., 35 cts.. Ib., $1.00.
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 | grown the most extensively for market and
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.; % lb., 20 cts.: Ib., 60 cts.
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Giant Yellow Summer Crook-Neck Squash.
Giant Yellow Summer Crook -
Neck. —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 135 to 2 feet in length. Per oz., 15 cts.; $ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00.
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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 adry 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.; %% Ib., 40 ets.; Ib., $1.00.
«erfect Gem.—Equally desirable either as aSummer or Winter Squash. ‘The Squashes are from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, of a creamy white, with thin, smooth shell, slightly ribbed. Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib, 20 ets; lb., 60 ets.
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en yellow, and of fine quality. It grows in bush form, and is wonderfully productive. Per oz, 10 cts.; %{ Ib., 25 cts.; 1b., 80 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 arock. It is more popular with private growers than any other variety, but as a market sort it can never excel the Boston Marrow. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
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. 4 oz., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
White Pine-Apple.—A very remarkably formed, entirely distinct and desirable varie- ty; can be planted cither 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
Boston Marrow.—Is the favorite Winter | cocoanut. Per oz, 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 ets.; Squash cf the Eastern States; it is of fine | 1b., 75 ets.
flavor, and a good keeper; the Boston mar-| Pjke’s Peak.—In color pale green, shell kets are completely stocked with this varie- very hard and flinty, though thin. We re-
Per 0z., 20 cts. ;
5 a
Boston Marrow Squash,
ty during the Fall and Winter months; a * stranger is very liable to be impressed with the idea that the Bostonians live entirely on Squashes. Per oz., 10 cts; 4 0z., 20 cts; lb, 60 ets. Golden Custard Bush.—A valuable new variety, which exceeds in size any of the scalloped sorts, frequently attaining a diame- ter of 2 feet.
The color is a dark, rich gold- |
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: ** The Hub- bard has at last met a competitor.’’ The weight ranges from eight to eleven pounds. It ripens with the Hubbard, and is more pro- lific, a long keeper and a good shipper. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb , 25 cts.; ib.; 75 cts.
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Orange Marrow Squash,
Orange Marrow.—tThis is the earliest ot 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. Itisin 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 and creamy orange skin. Per or., 10 cts.; &% lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 80 cts.
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., 15 cts.; & Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Marblehead.—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.; } 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.
Fordhook.—A new and valuable variety of Winter Squash, recently introduced and highly recom- mended for its fine quality, and is a fine keeper; its skzz
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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 a 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 oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 40 cts.; lb , $1.25.
Yellow Summer Crook Neck isa popu-
lar variety in the East, but cultivated toa 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.; & lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.
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is so very thin and delicate that the Squashes are pre- pared for the table by simply cutting in half
lengthwise and cook-
ing skin and all at any time throughout
the Winter; another
desirable feature is that the Squashes can be used during the Summer at any stage of their growth; Per a
oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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TOMATO. TOMATE (Fr.). LIEBESAPFEL (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 gars 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, or even on a window-sill; keep them well watered to encourage their growth until the weather 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 ‘sg 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-day valueless in comparison with those of recent introduction.
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THEE MATZTESTIC TOMATO. Th > Iunarsest and Finest Variety Bnown. Weighing from 1% to 2 Ibs. each. lant
This new variety which we have lately introduced, after years of selection, is without doubt the lerrest and finest ever offered to the public; most of the mammoth sorts frequently grow rougb and knotty, but the Majestic is as regular in form as if each fruit was modeled. 3esides 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 1s entirely free from cracking, ripens uniformly, is the earliest of all the large fruiting sorts, as a warket variety it is unequalled, and for private use it eclipses all. Sold only in our sealed yackets of 50 seeds.
Price per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets for $1.00. 25 packets, $4.50, 50 packets, $8.00.
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BUIST’S PRIZE BELLE TOMATO.
Buist’s Belle.—With the exception of our Majestic thisis the largest and best of all varieties (weighing 1} pounds) of the most perfect form. It is a hybrid of the tamous 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 14 pounds each, and as solid as an apple, of a beautiful bright 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 any 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.; 4.0z., $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. Ripens evenly and early, and holds its size to the end of the season. It is very polific, has few seeds, solid flesh, and bears shipping long distances. Per oz., 20 cts.; $ lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
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cc il Buist’s Beauty Tomato. Livingstone’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.; 4 Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
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. Per oz., 40cts. ; + Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
Livingstone’s Perfection.—A very de- Y77y
sirable early variety, of comparatively recent introduction, which ismorelargely grown than any of itsclass. The fruitis 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.; Ib., $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; its 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 0z., 30 cts.; $ Ib., $1 00; Ib., $3.00.
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.; } Ib., 60 cts. ; lb., $2.00. Ignotum.—A variety of recent introduction worthy of general cultivation. The fruit is very uniform in size and shape, rather flat
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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, Per oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts ; 1b., $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 0z., 25 cts,; } lb, 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Cardinal.—A variety that possesses many
desirable features; color brilliant cardinal red; fruit solid, of good size, and productive, Per 02z., 25 cts ; } lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $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 EARLINESS, 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 plantsare of astrong 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 orslicing. Per oz., 25 cts., 4 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Karly Smooth Red is one of the oldest varieties, quite early, of medium size, of apple-shape, and bright scarlet color. Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb 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.; Ib., $2.00.
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Large, or Mammoth Red.—tThis is a large, coarse-formed variety; very uneven and knotty, and is later in ripening than the for- mer. Peroz., 20cts., 4 lb., 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 0z., 25 cts ; } lb., 60 ets ; lb., $2.00.
Karly Canada Victor.—A recently in- troduced variety from Canada; is very early, producing large, handsome fruit. Per oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00.
The Tilden.—This was the pioneer of all the present improved varieties; it became
d or Mikado Tomato.
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Acme Tc mato.
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 ? to 13 lbs. We do not regard it as a desir- able variety for mar- ket. Peroz.,25cts. ;} Ib., 60 cts. ; Ib., $2.00.
very popular throughout the entire country, both with market gardeners and private growers; color bright scarlet, of very perfect form, entirely free from all inequalities; pro- duces abundantly; since the introduction of so many improved varieties, it is now but seldom grown. Per oz., 25 cts.; %% lb., 60 cts; lb, $2.00.
Large Yellow 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{ Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Red Pear, or Plum Shaped.—Varie- ties producing their fruit in clusters; desira- ble ror preserving or pickling purposes. Per 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets; Ib.; $2.50.
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Buist’s Selected
Trophy.—The pop- é Z ularity of the Trophy [KR EW is equal that of any \i \ i) other variety, and will always be regard- ed with great tavor by all growers. Our selection, represent- ed by our illustra- tion, is seed saved from selected speci- mens, and cannot fail in producing handsome, well-form- Way ed, and desirable WW fruit; this variety is noted for its solidity and beauty. Peroz., 25 ets.; + Ib., 75 cts.; Ib , $2.50.
Essex Hybrid.-- This variety is a strain of the Acme, is quite early, possess- = ing many good quali- SSS ties, and is the first of its type to ripen. Buist’s Selected Trophy Tomato. Fruit is of medium size, very solid, and in color is purplish pink. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 for the table. Peroz., 30 cts.; + lb., $1.00; Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. lb., $3.00.
Golden Trophy.—A sport from the well- | Yellow Plum.—Shape uniformly oval, and known Trophy; of a beautiful light yellow, pertectly smooth; color lemon yellow; used
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occasionally faintly streaked with red; a de- for preserves. Per oz, 25 cts.; )4 lb., 76 cts. sirable acquisition for preserving as well as lb., 2-50. TURNIP. NAVET (Fr.). HERBST RUBE (Ger.). NABO (Sp.),
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. Fora 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.—Tumips 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 about half an inch of the bulb; collect the latter and put them ina 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 Spring 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, these will be found to have nearly all the flavor of being fresh from the field.
Extra Early Purple-Top Munich.— Early Snow Ball.—An early, white, A distinct and handsome variety; with a round-formed variety, sweet and tender when bright purplish-red top; very desirable. Per | small, but pithy when full grown. Per 0z., oz., 10 cts.; 3 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.
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Early White Flat Dutch (STRAP- LEAVED).—This is the earliest variety known, and can be sown either broadcast orin drills; itis, 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 strap-leaves growing erect, which permits
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close culture. Per oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 20 cts ;
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2 Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaved) Turnip.
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lb., 50 cts. 5 5 lb., Early Red, or Purple Top (Strap-Leaved) Turnip. $2.00; 10 Ib., $3 50; The most popular varieties for sowing broadcast. 25 Ib., $7.50. ; Early White Egg, is an early variety, in-
Red, or Purple-Top (Strap-LEAVED). troduced 2 few years since; pure white; of
—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 tosupply the demand. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 Ib., $2.00; 10 lb., $3.50; 25 lb., $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.; % Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts; 5 lbs , $2.00; 10 lhbs., $3505 25 lbs., $7.50.
Large 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.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets.; 5 lbs., $2 00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 Ibs., $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. Itis especially adapted for the South- ern States. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 20 cts.; Ib. , 50 cts.; 5 Ib., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 Ibs., $7.50.
egg shape; yuite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; X% |b., 20 cts.; lb, 60 cts.
Extra Early Purple-Top Milan
(STRAP-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., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Early Snow- White Globe.—This is one
of the most beautiful formed varieties known, of pure snow-white color, and almost as round as a ball; a very desirable and pro- ductive early market-variety; is far superior to the White Globe for a general crop. Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.
Large Green Globe.—A large, round,
white-fleshed variety, with a green top, very productive. Peroz,10cts; % 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 -or stock feeding. Per oz., 10 cts.: Y Ib., 20 ets.; Ib, 50 ets.
Sweet German, or White French.
—-Flesh whitc, hard and firm, partaking much of the nature of a Ruta Baga. Must be sown mu: earlier than the flat turnips. In the Autumn and early Winter it is apt to be hard, but mellows like an apple by keeping. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 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.; \% lb., 20 cets.; lb., 60 cts.
Large Yellow Globe.—This is very simi-
lar to the Robertson’s Golden Ball; flesh pale yellow, very solid and keeps well; grows toa medium size and is an excellent table variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts,
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and handsome roots this va-
riety produces
has made it
very popular.
Buist’s Mammoth Red-Top White Globe.—tThis 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 Red 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., 25 ets.; Ib., 75 cts.; 5 Ib., $3.25; 10 lb., $5.50, 25 Ib., $12.50.
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.; 4% 1b., 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.; 1 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.
The demand for it is now
almost equal to that of the
Red or Purple Top Flat.
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 Ruta Baga, and for feeding purposes is fully equal to them, and keeps solid until very late in the season. Itcan be sown with success fully a month later than the Swede, and is also quite desirable for table use. Peroz., 10 cts.; X \b,, 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., 10cts.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; lb, 50 cts.
Jersey Navet.—For Autumn sowing; deli-
cate, sweet flesh, white, and resembles a parsnip in shape. Per oz.. 10 cts.; 4 lb., 26 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
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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 }« slightly levelled off with the back of a harrow and lightly rolled after seeding, and as the plant: | grow, ridge up to them which causes them to bulb.
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ness; it cannot be too highly re- commended, and no sort will produce such handsomely form- ed roots or greater yield; it has
Buist’s Improved Pur- ple-Top Yellow Ruta Baga or Swede.—tThis is the largest and most produc- tive Swede known; there is no an exceedingly short neck, ig variety which has gained a very solid, of a beautiful orange- greater reputation throughout the entire | color, with a handsome purple top and is country than Buist’s Improved. Testimo- the result of many years carefull selection. nials are continually being received by us | Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.;5 5 indorsing its fine qualities and productive- Ibs., $2.75; 10 Ibs., $5.00; 25 Ibs., $10.00.
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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 apurple top. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. ; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 Ibs., $7.50.
Imperial Hardy Swede.—A celebrated English variety which is regarded as more hardy than any other sort, which is a ereat 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,.; 4 Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 25 Ibs., $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, and very broad at the top which extends
nearly the full length of the bulb, before it tapers; very productive, flesh yellow, solid, and top purple. Per oz., 10 cts.; + lb., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 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,;41b., 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.; $ Ib, 20 cts. ; lb. 50 ets.
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.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.
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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.
Anise (/impinella anisum).—Per oz., 10 cts; +1b, 35 ets.; lb., $1.00.
Balm (Melissa officinalis).—Per oz , 25 cts.; Ye Ib. 76 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum).—Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
Bene (Sesamum orientale).—Per oz., 20 cts., ¢lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
Borage (Sorago officinalis).—Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
Caraway (Carum carvi).—Per oz., 10 cts. ; 4 Ib., 35 cts.; Ib. , $1.00.
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum).—Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 35 cts.; lb, $1.00.
Dill (Anethum graveolens).—Per oz., 10 cts ; X Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Fennel, Sweet (Axethum feniculum).— Per oz., 10 cts.; + 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. Horehound (Marrubium vulgare).—Per
oz, 30 cts.; & lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00,
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Hyssop (Ayssopus officinalis),—Per oz. , 40 cts.: &% Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.00.
Lavender (Lavendula vera).—Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; Ib, $1.75.
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjor- am).—Per oz , 20cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; 1b.,52 00.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) .— Per oz., 40 cts.; 4% Ib, $1.00; Ib, $3.00.
Rosemary (osemarinus officinalis).—Per oz., 30cts.; 4 lb., $1.20; Ib., 84.00.
Rue (Ruta graveolens).—Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.00.
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius).—Per 02z., 15 cts.; 4% lb., 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) —Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.
Summer Savory (Satureja hortensts).— Per oz., 20 cts.; % lb, 50 ets.: lb., $1.75. Thyme (Z7hymaus vulgaris).—Per oz, 40
cts.; 4 lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00,
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Do we exadgerate about i i m ...the quality of our = = 5 a Our business is our hobby, not a necessity. What we grow and sell are acknowledged to be of the highest standard.
THIS IS THE 68th YEAR FOR BUIST’S GARDEN SEEDS. WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THEM.
I have been planting Buist’s seeds for twenty-nine years, and have never had a failure. I grew an Egg Plant last year which measured twenty-seven inches in circumference. For excel- lence, purity and true to name, Buist’s seeds have not a rival in the world. February 25, 1895. B. B. MERIWETHER, of Alabama. I have used your Belle Tomato ever since it was introduced, and I think there never was a finer tomato. February 27, 1895. JAMES EMORY, of New York. Have used your seeds for nearly thirty years, and am always satisfied when I put them in the ground that they will come forth. April 9, 1895. S. B. BRICE, of North Carolina.
I have had the best field of Cabbage from your seeds that I ever raised. May 27, 1895. JOHN T. WILCOX, of Rhode Island. Have planted your seed for fourteen years and want nothing finer. Your Cabbage always heads, and your Dixie Melon is a ‘‘world beater.”
January 1, 1895. J. C. BROWNING, of Mississippi. Have used your seeds for over thirty years with satisfaction.
January 22, 1895. B. B. RICHARDS, of Ohio. I raised Egg Plants from your seed last year measuring twenty-two inches in circumference.
January 17, 1895. CHARLES KINGSLEY, of Florida. I have been using your seeds for twenty-five years, and think there are none like them.
May 2, 1895. CHAS. H. PRINCE, of Maryland. Your seeds are the best I have tried in twenty-five years. ;
January 1, 1895. MRS. J. C. ROBERTS, of Texas. We had the finest Cabbage in the County from your seed last season.
March 27, 1895. H. C. DENOON, of Canada. I have always found your seed the purest and best in the market, and cannot do without them.
December 3, 1894. A. FRANKLIN, of Louisiana. I never failed in raising Cabbage from your seed.
April 27, 1895. A. G. BOYD, of Indiana. All seed ordered from you this season have proven ‘“‘tip top.”’
May 24, 1895. R. W. GAMBLE, of Georgia. Your seeds are best of all the different kinds I ever planted.
March 15, 1895, S. REESE, of West Virginia.
If I can’t get Buist’s seeds I shall be compelled to stop gardening. Never had better nor saw finer vegetables than those grown from your seed. July 29, 1895. WILLIAM WELLS, of Arkansas. I have always found your seeds just as you represent them. Their vitality lasts for years, and what is left over will always grow. March 20, 1895. MRS. E. F. OSBURN, of Kansas.
IF YOU ARE A GARDENER AND PURCHASE SEEDS LARGELY, SEND
FOR OUR GARDENERS’ WHOLESALE QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.
The most serious as well as the most unprofitable investment for the MARKET GARDENER IS THE SOWING OF SPURIGUS SEEDS; they are death-traps te him—do you know that over half the seeds that are annually sold are worthless ? therefore guard against failure—sow those of Buist’s Growth
as they are guaranteed to give satisfaction or money returned. If your Merchant does not keep them, order direct from our house—we guarantee safe delivery.
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Lawn ?+ GRASS + SEED
—FOR— Lauins, Tennis and Crieket Grounds.
The Buist’s Mixture of Grass Seeds for Lawns, Parks, Tennis and Cricket 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 o1 which has its season of beauty, and the result of this blending is the producing of a sod that is not only alway 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, Finest Grade $0 25 $1 50 $5 00 Buist’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture, Choice Grade 20 1 00 3 75 Buist’s Fairmount Park Mixture - - - :: °: 20 1 25 4 00
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Central Park, or New York Mixture 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 0 be attractive. To accomplish this, pay great attention to the preparation ot 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 found. 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 te 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 grass 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 of 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 iawn; 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 per 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 ascythe, 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 gadies 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, and 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 Ib. sack, $1.25; 50 Ib. sack, $2.00; 100 Ib. sack, 3.75; per ton of 2000 Ibs. $60.00.
USE THE BUIST’S HANDLAWN 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 tobe 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 of the most desirable varieties can be selected for the purpose.
PREPARATION No. 1, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price per Bushel of 14 Ibs., $3.00. PREPARATION No. 2, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price Per Bushel of 16 Ibs., 3.50. PREPARATION No. 3, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price per Bushet of 14 Ibs., 2.50.
(No. 3 contains no clover).
VARIETIES OF GRASS SEEDS.
Herd, or Red Top Grass (Agrostis | Natural Green Grass (foa Pratensis Vulgaris).—Valuable either for meadows, variety).—A native grass of luxuriant growth; pastures or lawns, growing in almost any it forms a heavy sward, but does not retain soil. Per bush. of 10 lbs., $1.00; sack of 50 its color as well as Blue Grass. Per qt., 26 Ibs., $4.00, , ¢ts.; bushel of 14 Ibs., $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 pas- ture grassis indispensable. It thrives in dry soils, and retains its verdure during the hot- test weather. Per qt., 20 ets.; bush. of 14 lbs., $2.50. Extra cleaned, per qt., 15 cts.; bush., $2.00.
Sheep’s Fescue (estuca ovina).—Excel- lent for sheep pastures; is short and dense in growth, making it valuable for grass plots. Per 1b., 25 cts.; bush. of 12 Ibs., $2.50.
English Rye Grass, Perennial Rye (Lolium Perenne).—A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pastures, or for mix- ing 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 Ibs., $2.25; 26 Ibs., $2.50; 28 Ibs., $3.00.
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum).— A valuable European variety, thriving in any soil, and yielding early and abundant crops. Per bush., of 15 lbs., $2.25.
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina).—One of the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. Per qt, 20 cts.; bush. of 14 lbs., $2.75.
Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum) —Useful as a mixture with other grasses, on account of its early growth. It is exceedingly fragrant when cut for hay. Per lb., 80 cts.; bush. of 10 lbs., $7.50.
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurts pratensis). —One of the best and earliest of pasture
grasses. Thrives best in moist localities, and bears close cropping. Per lb., 25 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.25.
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata).— One of the most desirable grasses for pastures, sowing under orchards or in shady places It grows rapidly, thrives in sandy land, and does not suffer from close feeding. Per !b., 25 cts.; bush. of 14 lbs , $2.75.
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 $3.25 (subject to market changes).
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Elatior).—A valuable grass for soiling or permanent pasture, of early and luxuriant growth; also makes splendid hay. Per lb., 25 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.00.
Wood Meadow Grass (oa nemoralis). —Well adapted for either pastures or pleasure grounds, having a pure, succulent and nu- tritive herbage of early growth and thriving well under trees. Per 1b., 40 cts.; bush. of 14 Ibs., $5.00.
Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (oa trivielis).—Valuable for pastures and mead- ows, particularly on damp soils and sheltered situations, producing a constant supply of
nutritive herbage, greatly liked by cattle. |
Per lb, 35 cts.; bush. of 14 lbs., $4 50.
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Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonz- Jera).—An excellent variety for lawns, suc~ ceeding well in moist situations. Per Ib., 20 cts; bush, of 20 lbs., $3.50.
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens).— Good for dry pastures and meadows. Per Ib., 75 ets.; bush. of 7 Ibs., $5.00.
Bremus Schraderi, or Rescue Grass.—Is valuable for pastures, being hardy, productive and of rapid growth, Per lb., 35 ets.
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula).—One of the finest dwarf-growing grasses, thriving well in dry situations. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush, of 12 lbs., $2.50.
Meadow Fescue (festuca pratensis) .— A valuable variety for permanent pastures. Per lb., 20 cts.; bush. of 22 Ibs., $4.25.
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon).— Valuable only in sections where no other grasses will grow, when once planted it can never be exterminated, as it comes to stay, roots are formed from every joint, and in two seasons the ground will become completely netted. Price for sets per bush., $3,00; bbl , $6.00. Seed per packet, 15 cts.; 5 pkts. for 60 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4.02, 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
Texas Blue Grass (0a 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 sec- tion of our country, the reason of its great success South is on account of the great depth to which its roots penetrate the ground, which supplies the plant with moisture and enables it to withstand the longest drought, it will not wilt even in the warmest and dry- est season. Its greatest period of growth is from the first Fall rains in September until the last of May, its height of growth ranges from 24 to 4 feet, it is a perennial plant and when once established will last indefinitely; it can be grown from both seed and sets, the latter should be planted from early Fall until the last of April. Price seed per pkt., 15 cts., or 5 pkts. for 60 cts ; 0z., 40 cts.; 4 0z., $1.00; Ib., $3.09.
Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense) — The Johnson Grass has become one of the most popular varieties of grasses in the South- ern States; it appears to be especially adap- ted for all tropical climates; it is perennial, a rapid grower, very nutritious, being eagerly devoured by all kinds of stock; comes early in the Spring; grows until the frost cuts it down in the Fall; stands the drought better than any grass, having long, cane-like roots, which penetrate the soil for moisture; super- ior both for grazing and hay. The best re- sult follows sowing the seed in August and September, enabling the seed to get a good root by Fall, and forming a better turf the following season. Sow broadcast, at the rate of one bushel to the acre, and cover with a light brush, or sow just before a heavy rain. Per Ib., 20 cts... peck, $1.00; bush. of 25 Ibs., $3.50.
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130 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 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 and a half tons to the acre; it requires three-fourths of a bushel to sow one acre.
German or Golden Millet, . . Per bush, $1.50; 10 bush., $12.50
Hungarian Millet, . . . «. Per bush., $1.50; 10 bush., $12.50 Pearlor Egyptian,. . . . Per lb.; 20 cts; 101b, $1.75
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We call special attention to the SUPERIOR QUALITY of Buist’s 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 dasies, docks, thistles, and other weeds that infest ApeRpie their farms spring 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 ora 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- (Ss ant requisite; we know of instances WX 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, | is certainly a very unprofitable one. ; (Subject to market changes) Per lb., 15 ets.; bush, of 60 lbs , $7.50
SCARLET OR CRIMSON CLOVER,
(TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM).
One of Natures Greatest Fertilizers. By Ploughing the Crop under 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 conntry, and also in the southern part of France, where it is cut green or made into hay. Within the past five vears 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 Carolinas where it is regarded as an invaluable crop, flourishing there, equal to the Red Clover in the North. It isan anvual 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 itis becoming a very popular crop, the flowers which are cone shape, are pro- duced in dense masses of a beautiful, dazzling scarlet color. Ths seed has more the appearance of Millet than Clover. It requires 10 to 15 pounds of seed to the acre. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.00; bushel of 60 lbs., $4.00.
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ALFALFA GLOVER, OR LUCERNE.
(Medicago sativa.)
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 reason 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 (Sa the first year in preparing the soil and seeding. ‘QS Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 20 cts.; 10 Ibs, «3 $1 80; bush. of 60 lbs, $900. If sent by mail ~ add 8 cts per lb, for postage.
White Dutch Clover (Zvifolium Repens).
—The best variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season ; it also affords excellent food for bees. We offer highest grades of seed only. Per lb., 35 cts.; 101bs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $28.00.
Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover (Hedysarum Onobrychis).—A valuable Clover tor the Middle and South ern States. In some sections it is consid ered indispensable, as it increases the flo. of milk. The seeds are more nutritiou: than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls Requires a calcareous soil. 100 Ibs. tr the acre. Per lb., 15 cts; 10 lbs., $1.25.
Bokhara Clover (Jelilotus Alba) .— A rapid growing white-flowered sort, ex cellent for bee food, for which purpose i‘ should be largely grown. Per lb., 30 cts. , 10 Ibs., $2.75.
Japan Clover (Lespedeza Striata).— A low-branching Clover that does well ir the South. It thrives on poor land ani produces continual herbage. Not adaptec to Northern latitudes, as it is only hal hardy. Per lb., 35 cts.; 10 lb., $3 00.
Alsike, or Swedish Clover (77i/o lium hybridum).—A very valuable va riety which resembles the Red Clover i. growth and habit; of very luxurian’ growth, sweet, nutritious, valuable ii preparations for hay and permanent pas tures, affords excellent food for bees; i' also thrives well on cold, wet, stiff soils
Alsike Clover. Per lb , 20 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.75.
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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Recleaned Bird deeds.
Feeding Birds with Seeds thatare either Dusty, Mouidy or Impure, is both injurious to their health and, damaging to their Song.
Our Bird Seeds are always reclean- -d, and entirely free from all dust and {irt, which are so injurious to birds. Chey are beautifully put up in attrac- tive cartoons containing onepound each. | [tis the finest quality of seed .and is re-- xarded by dealersas the best brand in the market... Price 10 cents each or we can mail you a pound package as sample for 18 cents, or you can order a 25 pound ease for $2.00, which can be sent by ex- press or freight at a trifimg cost.
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folly to sow the common seeds of the country, as it costs the same for labor in cultivation ard manure, whe: her 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 in your gardening 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; they are always grown from selected seed stocks, which are an- nually made fiom the crops when in full growth.
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Japanese.—This is an entirely distinct variety
of Buckwheat of great value, not only for its enormous productiveness, but for the fine quality of itsmeal. It was introduced from Japan in ’83; in ’85 the product was increased to half a bushel, which yielded in ’86 40 bushels; and now thereare millionsof bushelsannually grown, the grains are twice the size ot any other variety and of a peculiar and distinct shape; the color is also entirely distinct, being of a rich dark polished shade of brown. The straw is heay- ier and branches and does not require to be sown as thickly as other varieties. Per Ib., 15 cts.; peck, 40 cts.; bushel of 48 Ibs., $1.40.
Silver Hull.—Ripens 10 days or 2 weeks ear-
lier than the common variety, a heavy yielder, and not easily affected by drought. The berry is of a light silvery grey-color, and the flour is white and more nutritious than that made from the common sort. Per lb., 15 cts.; peck, 40 cts.; bushel of 48 lIbs., $1.40. :
Common Brown.—This is the ordinary vari-
ety which is rapidly becoming less popular as the Japanese becomes known. Per |b., 12 cts,; peck, 40 cts-; bushel of 48 Ibs., $1.20.
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quality and of the heaviest weight. Our quotations are for the standard weight of 32 Ibs. per bushel.
VARIETIES.
Peck. Bush, 10 Busix White Welcome,.........-.........000+- $ 40 $1.00 $ 9.00 White Belgian,.................:.ceceee 40 1.00 9.00 Pringles Progress,......-........-++.. 40 1.00 9.00 Eastman’s Wide-awake,............. 40 1.00 9.06 American Triumph.................... 40 1.00 9.00 White Russian,..............:.s.sseeeeee 40 1.00 9.00 White Probstier.............-....+++00 40 1.00 9.00 Surnris@s- dc cittiacicsst-a tees apes cs 40 1.00 9.00 White Clydesdale,.............-....0 1.00 2.50 20.00 Imported Scotch Potato............ 15 2.25 20.00 Imported Black Tartarian,......... 45 2.25 20.00 Common Seed Oats,.................. 25 we 4.00
ALSO
Seed Wheat, Seed Rye, Seed Barley & Seed Buckwheat
Of all Varieties of the Finest Quality.
3a BUIST’S SEEDS for the Farm ar: the most Profitable to sow, because they are not only Recleaned, but are always of the Finest Grades,
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A Farmer who pays little or no attention to the selection of 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-
urally concludes Farming is a failure.
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Broom Corn.
Quart. Peck. Bush.
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MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS.
Sugar-Cane, or Sorghum. Quart. Peck. Bush.
Weber’s Evergreen..........00+ $ 25 $1 00 # 50 Ral oi : Improved Evergrestemnn~ 20° 808.00 | TONY Grangesnsccucce 90° 80 “8 00 Cal TOT sce ara a: 20 80 3 008) x afir Com. i, ae ee lb. 20 Common Tea ak ew 1) (15) 2/507 Mallo Maize....2.-, soe «99 Common Dye aa ig 20. 75 275 | Yenow Millo Maize.........-++. “90 Field Beans. African Millet..........-.0ssccses Spa 2 | Quart. Peck. Bush. | Dhoura or Egyptian Corn...... ee 20 Burlinghame Mediums........ $ 25 $1 25 $4 00 : White Marrow. ......-.-s.sseee 25 1 7 4 00 Sundries. White Nav yeu! Fea Bean 22 go eae PANE ssseeseees. er Ib., $50 bush., 8 50 Radakidneysacss eee 295 150 5 00 eo Ont ae pee eae Field, or Cow Peas. Yellow or Tree Locust........00 ee [= Quart, Peck. Bush. | Opium Poppy.-..---------peroz., 30 pitta i, Southern Black-Eye Cowz:--- D 15 $ wis) $2 50 Flax Seed “eee fe ee per qt, 20 bush., 350 Cananatitieldtacetseinestecncoee = 10 50> “W475 Russian Sunflower..--.perqt., 20 “ 950 Tares, or Vetches. Teosintiie. ....2<e0 meee per ms 25 Ib., 1 75 Quart. Peck. Bnsh, | SPUrTy...---+eesesssseeecsrsee eens if 25 Spring Tares....... co seveaettins == $ 20 $1 25 $4 00 Ramie or one Grass, per O25 50 pa 6 He Winter Tares....cccssesseeeseees » 20 125 4.00 | Wild Rice......0.0--sseseereseeseees
Table Showing the Quantity of Seed Required to Sow an Acre.
Lbs. per Bush,
Lbs. per Bush.
Barley, broadcast. .........--.---48 2to3 bush. Melon, Musk, in hills.............. 2 to 3 Ibs. Beans, Dwarf, in drills........ 60 15 bush. Melon, Water, in hills.......-.++ 4 to 5 lbs. Beans, Pole, in hills............ 60 10 to 12 qts. Millot........... ae eee a 48 1 bush. Beets, Table, in drills......... acca © LHS, Oats, broadcast... ..-..c.ecesssee-s 32 2 to 3 bush, Beets, Mangel Wurzel............ 5 lbs. Onion, in, drills... sea: sesueaseveae 6 to 8 lbs. Broom Corn, in Hills ........... 46 8to 10 qts. Onion for Sets, in drills........... 50 to 60 Ibs. ert clewNedtmerssceam=240ee=seo2- 48 1 bush. Onion Sets, in drills............00 6 to 12 bush. Cabbage, in beds to transp’t...... 3 Ib. Parsnip, in drills...........s0.... 4 to 6 Ibs. CALEOU MIDIGERN Sans. ceenen-ne sen. 3 to 4 Ibs. Round Peas, in drills.........-. 60 13 bush. lower eda: wecensnseap-seneneo- 60 20 lbs. Wrinkled Peas, in drills......66 1; bush. Clover, White...............e0ses. 60 12to15 Ibs. | Peas, broadcast.........-..-:sss2e 3 bush. WIGVEr, AUSIKG. :ccogrcere-- scene: 60 10 Ibs. Potatoes (cut tubers)..-.-- .----60 10 bush. Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa....60 20 lbs. Pumpkin (in hills)...-..-.+.sseses 3 lbs.
arte in wns 9 genera sate 8 to 10 gts. Radish, in rills.....--0-.:.02+2++ 8 to 10 Ibs. Worm for Miatier-s.-sq-06---<2- 56 3 bush. Rye, broadcast. ......--..sesse-- 56 14 to 2 bush Cucumber, in hills............0.-. 2 lbs. Save, In drills 225. Gese.es0qmmeeees 8 to 10 Ibs. flax; bread@ast:..-<..:5+s-<+seee 56 14 bush. Salsify, in drills.........-...se+seese 8 to 16 lbs. Grass, Kentucky Blue......... 14 3 bush. Spinach, in drilis..ce>ssse-nesees 15 lbs
Grass, Orchard. .........-.0:--c«- 14 3 bush. Squash (bush varieties), in hills 4 Ibs.
Grass, English Rye......-...---. 24 3 bush. Squash (run’g varieties), ‘‘ 3 lbs.
Grass, Red Top. ......:-.-.5+2.--. 10 3 bush. Sugar Cane.....fsy'--) Saepeneee 12 lbs. Grass, Timothy........-.00.-.-- 45 43 bush. Tomato, to transplant.........++. $ Ib.
Grass, Hungarian.........+.+-+. 48 1 bush. Turnip, in drills........0:......05.< 2 Ibs.
Grassi anvate-2 occ, ... See 15 4 bush. Turnip, broadcast... .....0.6-.ss000 2 Ibs.
ERGY) vats ten saves eattons ee aareeener 44 13 bush. Vetches, broadcast..........0...:+: 2 to 3 bush ale Fass ORCS ek ee 5 lbs. Wheat, broadcast.......0...--..0.- 1} to 2 bush
FOR THE PAST 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 w here are most of these great wonders to-day? If the whole collection were to be sifted down, there would scarcely be a dozen of them worthy of any attention. If a Squash has an extra wart or excrescence visible, it is cons sidered an extraordinary production, and is immediately re-named and catalogued with glowing de- scription, and endorsed 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 improy- ed in this manner, and by such continued method the intelligent growers stock musi reach that grade of perfection that no Novelty—the sport of a season—can ever attain, and certainly such stock is more desirable than the trash that is annually sprung like a cyclone upon the public every year.
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR
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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, ae we are convinced that there are many seeds 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-
uently occurs from improper treatment than from inferior seeds. Care should be taken not to sow before the 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 aretwo waysof sowing seeds: the oneinthe 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 peineipal 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. STERS,—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 bein 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 fromthesun. The ASTER willalways repay any care bestowed on its culture; no flower is equal to its gayety when well grown. The most ap roved varieties to cultivate are the TRUFFAUT’S PZony-flowered, the IMBRICATED POMPONE, DWARF Le ANTHEMUM, DWARF BougueT and Ross-flowered; to these may be 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 tothe ASTER. The three principlal rules to observe with these, as with all half-hardy ANNUALS raised in forcing-houses or frames, are: 1. Preservation from insects. 2. No sudden check to their growth by too long or sudden Seek be 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 ‘he plants form their second leaf, prick out in pots ana 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 2.
PANSY, or HEART’S-EASE (Viola tricolor).—For Summer blooming, sow in February and 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 for planting out. Sow also in July and August without heat for the following season, and transplant into ypen borders of rich soil.
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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 out in prepared beds or in pots.
2 ee & AS.—This majestic plant is gradually becoming more popular; its large, glossy leaves and
brilliant scarlet flowers produce a striking effect in the flower garden. Sow from February to Marchin light soil; place on heat, and when they form their second leaf, pot each plant singly; keep in moderate heat until well established, then transplant out into a warm situation. The more choir growth is encouraged 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 or
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 winter: 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 as 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 sun 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. Assoon as the seedlings are strong enough, they must be pricked off in Pots peepated as before, and placed in the same situation; from the store pots tney will require to be potted off singly; after this the plants will grow veryrapidly. Through the winter the plants will thrive well on the shelves in the greenhouse near the pias and to obtain fine specimens, they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, and s ould they be attacked by the green fly, smoke them immediately with tobacco, as no plant in cultivation so readily suffers from this insect as 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 be repotted during the growing reason.
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.
CLIMBERS for garden decoration should be sown in January, February and March, the earlier the better; the following are the most desirable varieties for that purpose: Maurandia, the blue, white and pink; Cobcea scandens, Lophospermum, Calempelis, Tropzolum, Thunbergia, Loasa, and for other varieties; see under the head of Climbing Plants. Sow them in small pots or seed-pans, and place near the glass.
ALS are exclusively raised from seed, they attain perfection and last for one season only they are divided into thrce classes—hardy, half-hardy andtender. Hardy ANNUALSare such as will stand a severe frost, half-hardy are more delicate, and tender ANNUALS will perish with the slightest frost. BIENNIALIS are those plants that flower the second year from the sowing of the seed, and then erish a PERENNIALS are herbaceous plants, which die down during the Winter, and spring up and ploom the following season; they should be covered late in the Fall with well-rotted manure, which should be dug about the roots in the Spring. Tender PERENNIALS should be dug up and stored away 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.
No. Per packet. No Per Packet
1.ABRONIA UMBELLATA.—Trailin of Heaven) —An attractive free-flowering plants producing clusters of sweet-scente hardy perennial, producing flowers on long rosy lilac blossoms, resembling the Verbena, slender stems like a single pink, blooms blooming a long time, effective in beds, first season, mixed rose and white; 1ft... § rockwork, or hanging-baskets, peel off the 9. hybrida fil. pl.—Double flowers .... 10 husk before sowing the seed; half-hardy . 10 ALONSOA.—Free-flowering | bedding
2. ADONIS ZESTIVALIS (Flos Adonis, also plants, continuing in bloom until killed by known as Pheasant’s Eye) Handsome frost; also good house-plants, half-hardy, foliage; pretty, dark crimson flowers; height 18 in : ; a Pcie eases Te eeTP Ss Sha cb. picket oth 10. Warscewiczi.—Bright crimson flowers . AGERATUM.—Valuable plants forlarge 11. grandiflora.— Large flowering, bright beds or borders, and very useful where cut scarlet : Dee oat am flowers are in demand; in bloom the whole ALYSSUM.—Free flowering; pretty little summer, also good for winter blooming in plants for beds, edgings, or rock work, the pots, succeeding in any soil, half-hardy, 1 annual varieties bloom all summer, also to 2 ft. desirable for winter flowering _
3. Mexicanum.—Blue,1ft-.......-+6. 5 12. Sweet.—White, very fragrant,6in..... §
4, Mexicanum albiflorum nanum.... 5 13. Wierzbecki.—White and yellow; hardy ¢
5. Mexicanum albiflorum.—White; 1ft.. 5 perennial; blooms the first season "eas
6. Celestinum (7om Thumb) —Light blue 5 14 saxatile compactum.—Sho golden
7, Lasseauxii.—Dwarf, flowers pink .... I0 ellow flowers, hardy perennial; for spring-
3. AGROSTEMMA CC@LI-ROSEA (Rose ding and rock work; 14 ft.......
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FLOS ADONIS.
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AMARANTHUS.—Are showy blooming lants, with their long racemes of curious owers; half-hardy.
atropurpureus.—Is covered with long drooping spikes of purple flowers; 4 ft.. . caudatus (Love lies Bleeding).—Long drooping racemes of blood-red flowers; 3 ft. giganteus.—Large showy crimson flow- BEC AtNroL sae Se). (als. tat Rie ee 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 asunny situation; covered with flowers the whole summer; half-hardy; 6in.
Eugenie.—Light blue, shaded with white
grandiflora corulea.........-.
Napoleon IfI.—Rich marooncolor ...
sanguinea.—Brightred ...-.-.....
ANTIRRHINUM (Snap Dragon).—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. brilliant.—Bright scarlet, with white
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delila.—Carmine, with white throat... alathe.—Crimson, with white throat, arge flowering <0. ««.« ° papilionaceum.—Blood-red, with pure white throat
27. choice mixed.—Finest named varieties .
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AQUILEGIA (Columdéine).-Beautiful gro- tesqueand varied-colored flowers, blooming freely in the spring; hardy poreamia's 2 ft.
ophyloides.—Double, variously col- OLed CATNAVOM StHIPeG <.5c, weule 0 pers os mie 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 detent in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry weather should be mulched with rotte manure, and
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AGERATUM MEXICANUM.
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cocardeau, or crown.—Fine flowers,ve double, with white ce:itres, bordered wit many bright rich'solors’. <9. - «+, « « 5.6 double, as ire as the Emperor Aster; habit pyramida). .
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camellia, flore alba.—Pure double white flowers, fine for bouquets and funeral designs Solferino.—Satiny white, streaked and spotted with lilac and crimson; very beautiful dwarf carnation striped.—Very with flowers striped like a Carnation. .
double,
BARTONIA AUREA.—Golden, very showy: from Californias’... sae BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA.— Rich
dark crimson, with yellow anthers; beauti- ful foliage, free-flowering, tender ..... BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy).— Free-flowering, aver sre wns lant, 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.
BROWALLIA.—Very handsome profuse blooming plants, covered with rich, strik- ingly beautiful flowers during the summer and autumn months; blooms finely in the
winter, ifsown in August: half-hardy; 1% ft.
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. Drummondi,—Large yellow, with crim- . marmorata.—Crimson brown, marbled .higra speciosa.—Rich velvety crimson;
. CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS.—
. fragrant.—Pure white, pinnated foliage .
AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA. Per Packet.
. abbreviata (pulchella).—Deep rose,ve
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CACALIA( Tassei Flower or Paint Brush.) —A neatannual of easy culture, with tassel shaped flowers, blooms from July to Se
tem er; fine for borders; half-hardy; 1% ft. coccinea.—Scarlet. .... ace WOKE E eieke coccinea aurea.—Golden........
CALANDRINA. — Beautiful creeping plants, adapted for rock work or any hot situation; require a light rich soil; mixed Vatietiess Tits. - Spon lotoraan tec aR CALENDULA PONGEI, FLORE- PLENO.—Showy double white flowers, a hybrid marigold; 1ft.... PSE (0
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.CALLIRHOE PEDATA (Nuftaiia).—
Free flowering pleats, commence blooming when small and continue until late in the fall; fine for bedding or massing; rich violet purple close-petalled flowers, with white ECEHELCS 2tsjoys wore te 0 Bethe Eats Wet cee verticillata.—An extremely floriferous creeper, with large rich crimson purple HOWEES “sTRtU ES 2 UE eee ee IO
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.
. cardaminefolia hybrida.—Bright yel-
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Beautiful and stately hardy perennials; 3 ft.; mixed blue and white. ........ speculum (Venus’ Looking-Glass).--A free-flowering pretty plant, adapted for beds, ribbons, or edgings; hardy annual; 6 in. rich blue flawers) <c.ieis i. ots WLisi- §
CANDYTUFT (feris).—A beautiful and most useful plant, for growing in beds or masses; the white varieties are much grown by florists for bouquets; by frequent sowings they a be had during the winterand sum- mer; I ft.
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78. argentea.—Small spikes of white flowers, shaded with brightrose .........
79. cristata.—Dark crimson. ........
80. spicata rosea.—Spikes of bright rose-col- ored flowers; when dried are fine for winter bouquets ...
81. pyramidalis aurea.—Spike TOWELS penises
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CHRYSANTHEMUM.—Showy and ef- fective garden favorites, summer flowering border plants; also good for pot culture; quite distinct from the Indicum, the hardy pea autumn flowering varieties. gc. Burridgeanum.—Crimson, white centrc gr. Dunnetti.—Double white eee eoeveec
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Large Flowering Sweet Peas.
The Fashionable Summer Flower.
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, the most important requisite to bear in mind is the earliness of sowing which should be very early in spring, in rich, well-pul- verized 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, isthe 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. Pkt. oz. 14 Ib. Adonis. Carmine rose, shaded with White.........scccssceeseees 5 15 40 Apple Blossom. Bright rosy pink ; blush wings ........--+ 5 15 40 Boreatton. Dark chestnut, wings bluish purple........-. 5 15 40 Butterfly. White ground, edgcd with light blue ........ 5 15 40 Cardinal. Bright shining crimson scarlet.........-++ee+0 5 15 40 Captain of the Blues. Dark blue netted with purple...... 5 15 40 Countess of Radnor. Deli- cate lavender and mauve ; lovely varietiy....-...+++e+++s+0 10 20 50 Crown Princess of Prussia. Blush, with salmon tint..... 5 15 40 Delight. White wings; stand- ard white-crested crimson ; Awarf habit..........cees--+s 10 20 50 Duchess of Edinburgh
Scarlet, shading to rose...... 5 15
VARIETIES.
Emily Henderson. New, urest white, one of the best, Isa Eckford. Creamy white suffused with rosy pink ..... Lottie Eckford. Lavender shaded with pink and white, Miss Blanche Ferry (WNellie Jaynes). Beautiful pink and white, very fragrant... Mrs. Gladstone. Delicate pink with rosy blush wings Mrs. Sankey (Black Seed). Pure white, large bold flower, Orange Prince. Bright orange, pink, flushed with SCATlet......0:eeccccccrceececcceees
Princess Beatrice. Beauti- ful Carmine YOSC......-..-.2e0- Princess of Wales. Shaded
and striped mauve, on @
white ground........-+-eseeeeees Painted Lady. Pink and WHITE dat dacsonwes cdews Waenme busines Primrose. Pale primrose
pink, fading to a creamy WHITLC scdceebins a9 oil dprceeedoementes nas Princess Louise. Standard rich rosy pink, with deep, lilac blue wings.........---.+. Purple Prince. Dark pur-
Senator. Chocolate, creamy white gTOUNG.......-+-eeeee sree Splendor. Rich rose with crimson shading........-.++++ The Queen. Rosy pink, shaded light mauve.......... Vesuvius. Purple, spotted.. Pkt.
Fine Mixed Varieties...... 5 Fine Mixed English Hy- Pirie ek conse avdaseceasn 10 Eckford’s Fine Mixed..... 5 Eckford’s New Hybrids.. 10 Fine Mixed French Beau- TIGR ee ae a caseavuwaarsses¥ 10
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AQUILEGIA CARYOPHYLLOIDES.
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g2. indicum.—Choice mixed large flowering double varieties; hardy perennial; 3 ft. . . 93. indicum nanum.—Pomponeor Liliputian varieties; a beautiful, hardy perennial; fine for bouquets; mixed; very double; 1 ft CLAR -—-An old and favorite annual, owing freely in any garden soil and pro- ucing cheerful-looking flowers; 1% ft. 94. integripetala.—Rosy crimson flowers. . 95. pulchella.—Deep rose ......... 96. pulchella marginata.—Rosy crimson, edged with whitet*> ~ . ./ SEAS 2. Se 97, CLEOME GKANDIFLORA (Sjider Piant).—Rose-colored flowers ...... 98. COCKSCOMB. (See Celosia.)..... 98% COMMELINA CC@LESTIS.—A tuber- ous-rooted, free-blooming and very pretty plese with rich blue flowers; the roots can e preserved like Dahlias; half-hardy per- ennial > 134 ft. = oes. SWS. 6 99. variegata.—Variegated .... .... roo. CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Morning Glorv).—Showy, free-flowering, rich colored handsome plants, producing, in beds and mixed borders, an unusually bril- Mant eticet nr ils ne cnn ase ac ech ease oe zo1.splendens. Violet, with white centre. . 102. tricolor.—Violet purple, with white centre 103. balan apices £2 blue, striped with white, eac
706. mauritanicus.—Beautiful trailer for hang- ing-baskets and vases, producing numerous blue flowers; half-hardy perennial... .
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lants for shrubberies and borders, useful or cut flowers; owing in any garden soll:154.ft.*/mixed colors:,.(2..)0 oe
28. DAISY (Bellis Ba ee favorite plant for beds or pores nest double mixed
varieties; half-hardy perennial; 3in. . .
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110. small-flowered (Bouguet or Liliputian). —Saved from choice double varieties; Mixed ss Fe ae ee aa eee ee DATURA.—Anornamental class of plants; in large clumps and borders of shrubbery they producean excellent effect; flowerin the first Pe 3 from seed; can be reserved
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112.fastuosa huberiana.—Superb large double lilac flowers, inner parts almost pure Whites 55 fir Sta se a ee ee pence ae
113. humilis.—Large double-drooping flowers, ofa sich See yellow; delightfully frag- Fantis \2itc.-preas delle vixeliasos omeyre tol en -
114. Rheem se bordered with blue; PES ere ee Sarg teeter erie oes DELPHINIUM.—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. formosum.—Spikes of brilliant blue flow- Crs oa were 4
116. nudicaule.—Dwarf compact growth, with abundant loose spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers ple wachs SEITE Gs- toe she eter
117.consolida candelabra, fi. pl.—Dw abit. - apis
118. Hendersonii.—Beautiful blue, white centre
119. Nahamah.—Dark blue, black centre. . . 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- els blooming the first season from seed; oi
120. Chinensis, fl. pl. (China or Inaian Pink). —Mixed double varieties. ........ 121. Chinensis, fl. alba-pleno.--Double white 122. Imperialis plenissimus pictus.—Dou- ble.striped varieties’ ~.1. ..(S9% 1o a. fe te ees 123.Imperialis (Jmperial Pink).— Double, mixedcolors ..... 124. Heddewigii (Japan from the richest velvety crimson to the most delicate rose; flowers from two to four inches in diameter, very showy. ....-> 125. Heddewigii, flore-pleno.—A double va- riety of the original type; beautiful colors; MIXE™. 5 Ss aipay codes PALS ee ee 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, crimson, purple, and black purple, the outer edges fringed and nearly white. ..... 127. laciniatus.—Remarkable large blossoms of superb colors, with fringed 2dges .. . 128. laciniatus, flore-pleno.—Large double SOE flowers, in variety of colors, fringed =e. ri 129. eee atro-sanguineus.--A dwarf plant, globular, double, dark blood-red flowers; a profuse bloomer. ©. S3*5_.%e. == soa 130. DIGITALIS (Foxgiove).—Handsome and highly ornamental, hardy perennial plant, of stately growth and varied colors; 3 ft. Purple, white, yellow. .... each
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ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy).— A profuse omens and attractive plant for beds or masses; 1 ft.
132. Californica.—Yellow, with orange centre
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134.crocea alba.—Creamy white ......
135.crocea striata.— Orange, striped with i eyraavoyny 08 cee tke ig eo LARORA RS, Cc eomomr nae
136. dentata aurantiaca and sulphurea.— Orange, with a stripe up the centre; edges toothed. Mixed, all colors..... each
137. FEVERFEW ( Matricaria ).-— Double white; fine bedding plant; blooms until ae hardy perennial; flowers first season; TATE TS Peeters saat eatin gee de Nou cat Yous GAILLARDIA.-Splendid bedding plants, remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in beauty dur- ing the summer and autumn; half-hardy; ie ft
38. picta.—Red, bordered with orange... . 139. pat grandiflora.—Rich crimson and Bi Tee ee Pea tik «ak he cers 0 PETIA 140. GAURA LINDHEIMERI. — Spikes of white and red tinted blossoms; free flower- a oS perennial; 2ft.. ......-. GILIA.—Very pretty dwarf plants, early and free bloomers, valuable for massing and rock-work; 1 ft.
141. achillze-folia.—Mixed colors 142. achillee-alba.—Pure white 143. capitata major.—Sky-blue 144.minima coerulea.—Blue ......+--. 145. tricolor.—White, lilac and purple. . - . 146. GLADIOLUS.—Fine hy rid; mixed; saved from choice named varieties; half- ees adores ete, sae 8 8s 8 ile GODETIA—Attractive and deserving of cultivation; profuse flowering plants; 1 ft. mri Bride.—Pure white, with a crimson t
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HOLLYHOCK (Althea _ 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 pac in every garden or pleasure-ground; ©
ardy perennial; 6 ft. Double, yellow pink and white «.ite set eme tein ot: ora each ICE PLANT.—(See Mesembryanthemum IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (Sianding Gy- press).—Fine for conservatory or garden decoration; produces long spikes of daz- zie scarlet flowers; half-hardy biennial ; 3 ftitcw. , ae . fteytig tis Beyrichi.—Scarlet and orange. . picta aurantiaca—Orange ......- JACOBGA (Senecio).—A free growing hardy annua} of the easiest culture, pro- ducing their gay colored flowers in great profusion. elegans, fl. pl.—Double......... KALFUSIA.—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. § LARKSPUR (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. double dwarf rocket (Hyacinth-flow- ered).—Mixed; rft.. 2.2... ee eee 5 double tall rocket.—A showy plant; col- orsgimixedsi25eit. ieien. = aie a2 doubie dwarf candelabrum-flowered. —Shaped like a candelabra; flowering until
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of their charming little blue and white flow- ers, render them exce2dingly ornamental for vases or hanging baskets, while for border cultivation they are equally effective; half- hardy annuals.
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CARNATION PINK.
Ro. Per Packet.
171.erinus alba.—Pure white, % ft
172. Paxtoniana.—A beautiful variety, fine habit, profuse bloom of pure white, with ory plue belt; a splendid bedding plant,
ful new variety
175. gracilis.--Light blue, spreading habit, % ft.
176. Blue King.—Very beautiful
177. formosum.—Attractive blue
178. pearl.—White edged with blue
179. white perfection.—Pure white
180.Emperor William.—Beautifui
181. Cardinalis.— Brilliant scarlet; Cardinal flower
182. Cliffortiana .—Small flowering
183. LUNARIA BIENNIS ( Aonesty).—An interesting summer blooming plant, suitable for shrubberies or woodland walks; a hardy biennial
184. LUPINUS. — Ornamental, free-flowering garden plants with long graceful spikes of rich and varied colored flowers; 2ft. Choice mixed annual varieties LYC
y 190. ranunculus ugok po rd Wage lane Mari- gold; fine, large, double orange-colored owers 191. MARTYNIA FRAGRANS.— Delights in a rich soil and warm situation; large, fra- grant, purple flowers; tender; 2 ft
DIANTHUS LACINATUS, FL. PL.
No, Per Packet.
192. MARVEL OF PERU (Miradilis 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. .
. variegated.--Leaves light green, marbled; very ornamental, a variety of the above; mixed colors MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. — Profuse flowering dwarf plants, fine for beds, edg- ings, rock-work, baskets or vases; requiring a warm sunny situation; half-hardy; 6 in.
. crystallinum (/ce Plant).—F lowers white; grown and prized forits singular icy foliage
. tricolor.—Rosy pink, with purple centre MIGNONETTE (Reseda odorata).—A well-known fragrant garden favorite; if the plants are thinned out they will ow stronger and produce larger spikes of flow- ers: fine for pot-culture; 6 in.
196. Sweet-scented. The old variety with small spikes
197. large-flowered, or tree. spikes
198. Parson’s white. Large spikes, and the stamens of the florets pure white; very fra- grant
I99. crimson giant. Large crimson.....
200. new dwarf compact. A dwarf and beau- tiful variety
201. pyramidal bouquet.
shady situations; blooming the first year from seed.
. tigrinus. Finest tigered orspotted ; mixed colors
. tigrinus flore-pleno. A charming double variety; tigered or spotted as the Calceo-
laria; choice mixed colors 2 25
.cupreus brilliant. A new brilliant scar- let bedding variety; extremely showy. . choice mixed varieties
. moschatus (Musk Plant).—Fine for hang- ing-baskets, vases, etc., with a profusion of small yellow flowers; 6 in
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ICE PLANT. 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.
.alpestris.— Bright blue. alba.— Pure
Cet eee alee a ka eis. ie! al os each . palustris.—True Forget-me-not; blue. _azorica alba.—A pure white variety . . _azorica ccelestina.— Sky-blue flowers, produced in great profusion; handsome and very constant
NASTURTIUM ( Tropeoium).--The dwarf improved varieties are all desirable, either for the flower borders, massing, ribboning, pore. or greenhouse. om Thumb scarlet .Tom Thumb yellow . “Tom Thumb pearl.—Cream color .. . ‘Tom Thumb beauty.—Orange spotted coerulea rosea.—Rose-tinted maroon. . ‘Carter’s Crystal Palace Gem. — Sul- phur-colored flowers, with a dark-red spot near the base of eacn petal 217.King of Tom Thumbs.—Bluish-green foliage; showy intense scarlet flowers. . 218. King Theodore.—Selected from King of Tom Thumbs; bluish-green foliage; flow- ers almost black 219. Golden King of Tom Thumbs.—Deep olden flowers, thrown well above the aark-colored foliage
NEMOPHILA (Grove Love).—Of neat, compact, uniform habit of growth, compris- ing varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.
220. atomaria.—White spotted
sar. insignis.—Bright blue, with white centre
222.maculata.—White, blotched with violet 223. folio variegata.—Silvery foliage ... . 224. discordalis elegans.—Rich, velvety ma- roon, bordered with white NIGELLA (Love in a Mist).—A compact-
rowing, free-flowering plant, with curious-
ooking flowers and seed-pods; of easy cul- ture, growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.
225. damascena.—Light blue, pretty flowers,
226, Hispanica.—Large flowered
227. NIEREMBERGIA.— Tender erennial, blooming the first year from seed; fine for house-culture or bedding out; flowers white, tinted with lilac
228. ENOTHERA
PENTSTEMON.—A beautiful, half-hardy perennial plant, with long and graceful spikes of rich colored flowers; 2 ft. atropurpureum digitalis 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
234. fine mixed.—Old varieties
235. blotched and striped
226. Prussian double
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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 ailowed to blossom until the latter end of September. Pick off the buds as they appear dur- ing the Summer months; this §& AEE ye will cause the plants to grow eee il bushy and compact, and will = ea \\ fh (i) bioom profusely during the late y AW ba Autumn and early Spring IN \\ RW re months. Seed sown in August N SORE = and September and kept ina Ss .
cold frame through the Winter, SS
and planted out in Spring, will biossom freely the whole season. TheSeed we offer has been saved from the most distinct and beste named imported varieties. Hardy, perennial.
s37. BUIST’S PRIZE PANSY. (Fancy Mixed)—This strain of Pansy is of the very finest, pro- ducing large flowers of exquisite beauty of rare coloring. Per packet 25 cents, or 5 packets for $1.00
637%4%.ENGLISH BRONZE PANSY, (Finest mixed.)—This seed is from the most famous pansy growers of England, and wiil produce flowers of every
conceivable shade of color with THE HIGHLAND PRIZE PANSY.
marking of rich golden bronze,
flowers very. large. Per packet, 25 cts, or 5 colorings of rare beauty, this sced is from a
packets for $1.00. celebrated English grower and saved from his s38. ODIER, or FIVE-BLOTCHED prize collection. Price per packet, 50 cts., or §
PANSY. (Finest mixed.)—This is a very beau- packets for $2.00.
tiful and distinct strain, flowers of large size, of | 239. EXTRA CHOICE PRUSSIAN PANSY.
pertect form and beautiful colors, each of the (Finest mixed,)—This seed is from a famous
five petals is marked with a large dark blotch. Prussian grower, who makes the cultivation of
Per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets for $1.00. the Pansy a specialty, the flowers are very large
and markings of the most beautiful shades.
238. ENGLISH EXHIBITION PRIZE PAN- Price per packet, 50 cts., or 5 packets for $2.00
SY. (Finest mixed.)—A superb strain of the 2394. THE TRIMARDEAU, or G-ANT
earliest and finest flowers, with markings and PANSY. (Finest mixed.)—This variety is culti- vated for the very large flow- ers it produces, but the form and colorings are not of the most beautiful type, each flow- er has three large blotches. Per packet 25 cts., or 5 packets for $1.00.
20. THE HIGHLAND PRIZE PANSY. (Finest mixed.)—This seed is from a celebrated grower of Scotland, who has been famous as an ex- hibitor for the magnificent strain of Pansies in his col- lection, which have been awarded many first-class prizes at the Engiish and Scotch Horticultural shows. Flowers large, markings and colorings aresuperb. Per packet socts., or 5 packets for $2.00.
241. FINE MIXED VARIE- piesa ae seh is saved
rom very good garden varie- ties; the flowers are small in comparison with the finer sorts, but the colors are good. Per packet ro cts., or 12 pack- ets for $1.00.
PHLOX DRUMMONDIL —This splendid genusof plants is unrivaled for richness of color, profusion of blossom, length of duration in eee and general compactness, an whether in clumps or masses, looks equally beautiful. It a
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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 145 Ro. Per Packet. No. Per Packet, cupy 4 prominent place in every garden. 279. dwarf varie ies.—Double mixed, all col- The perennial species, which are very hand- ROE Ra ee cae nae “a 5 a ERR ere 10 some, require protection during the Winter. 280. candidissima.-—Pure double white flowers 10 Hardy annuals. SCHIZANTHUS.—A splendid class of 242 AlGe—E Ure WHITE...) wy ew se aes 610 plants, combining elegance of growth with 243.alba oculata.—White, with purpleeye . 10 a rich profusion of flowers; half-hardy; 2 ft. 244. choicest mixed.—Scarlet and purple .. 5 | 281.grandiflorus occulatus—Various 245. coccinea.—Brilliant scarlet ....... 10 shades with bluecentres ........ 5 246. Isabellina.—New, light yellow ...,.. 10 | 282, pinnatus.—Pinnated-leaved; purple and 247.Queen Victoria.—Violet, with white eye Io VEHOMISDORECiu rs Sie... oie eda: 5 248. Radowitzii.—Rose, striped with white. . -o | 283. fine mixed varieties.—All colors wow 5 249. grandiflora.—New large flowering ... 10 | 284.SEDUM (Stone-Crop). A pretty little plant, 250.grandiflora splendens.—New large owing freely on rock or rustic-work, right scarlet, white eye, very beautiful .. 10 anging-baskets, etc.; hardy perennial; 3 PIN KS.—(See Dianthus), Tes THERE, VALIEEIOS 5-308 yh whet inh sp km ot ante 10 251. carnation.—Choicest Prussian hybrid . . 50 285. SCENECIO, 4 th popes pais pa PR SY decade eled ground, finest Prussian, es al A y ofisiaee ae fF aanee: : a le e saved from stage flowers ........-. 50 . : pares ake 253. qiidutee—Wiite ground, saved from stage 286. eel SIT PLAN T (Mimosa pudica).— fiswers'e os 62 Cee TD SoA . 50 urious and interesting plants, pinkish PORTULACA.—These brilliant and pop- white flowers, leaves close and droop when ular hardy annuals are of the easiest cul- eS ed 2 ue Fee coe iene 5 ture, luxuriating in an exposed, sunny situa- S (Mathio Bs Fi stock is one of tion, and producing throughout the Sum- our most important and well known annuals. mer their various-colored flowers in the For brilliancy and diversity of color, for fine eatest profusion. The doubie Portulaca foliage and ake ee habit, and for profusion is one of the most Showy and desirable nov- ane euratcn Oo Bioom, it BSB passes elties of recent introduction, and has proved Phe € as a decorative plant for the garden, quite constant from seed, whether for bedding, massing, edging or eA ——Pore White... a ss 5s sa eule 5 ribboning, it is invaluable. 255. alba striata.—White, withadarkeye.. 5 STOCKS heceen csi Weeks).—These 156. aurea.—Golden yellow. ....... ae ns are especially recommended on account of 157. aurea vera.—Deep golden yellow... . 5 their long continuance in bloom and vigor oiea ophylloides.—Carnation striped. . 5 half. Beni Rowers very double; 1% ft.; 159. Isa ellind.—Pale Yellow SS onutheper ae 10 3 ae e rt Y Goran St . 60.rosea.—Pink...... oe a ia arts ik rt Sy [es waited ire ten-weeks. — Fine 61. Thellusonii.—Scarlet .......... 5 ’ OGRE SEC BONO pee lO Cin Copa Sd 62.splendens.—Purple crimson. ...... 5 Eo rork Sage lg ing.—Choice mixed ,. . . “: dae mists A Glo ty trday : 290. scarlet Victoria.—New and fine ~ 22 10 65. choice double.-Saved from double flowers 20 Baer janae Bowmerad dwarf pyra- 6.POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior).— Hans ver? Banc Tost Popular stock in cultiva- Showy early spring-flowering plants, finefor | 1 ee an exe att Joe 10 pot oe outdoor culture; finest English varie- aga- hid nai hs Paki ure white, very fine ro ties; hardy perennials; 1 ft.; mixed colors, 25 ae raat a Mey Be eae mien 10 57. g00d mixed varieties.—All colors ... 10 fag ete PS el ROR shi gbisits 9 FO POPPY (Papaver).Showy and easily cul- : (dntermediate)—The interme- tivated flowers. Sow early in the Spring; diate Stocks gig eee on account of their they will not bear transplanting; 2 ft. flowering late in Autumn, also, as per plants 68. pseony-flowered.—Large and very for early Spring blooming, for which pur Palctelesnammerecolpnsa cil ter<aciictew caste 5 ose seeds should be sown in July or Angust 69. ranunculus-flowered. — Double-fringed 295: era eee Purple, Mixed. Each to PERUEOIOES ccs Le 8 Ss gala 5 (Brompton and Emperor).—The 70. carnation.—Double mixed. Mixed varie- Emperor or Perpetual-flowering may be ELE Eli hen i ene aE eg Ne each 5 treated in the same manner as the Interme- 71. POTENTILLA AUREA —Profuse-flow- mediate. They frequently last several years, “ering herbaceous plants; hardy perennial; if protected from frost. The Brompton is a : ae yellow, with ink eye aoe eee 5 biennial, of branching habit, producing a 272. PRIMULA VERIS (English Cowslip).— ee Pia display when ua Bipom a Hardy perennial; 6in.; mixed colors 3 a0 Brom nen or perpetual.—fFinest mixed to SALPIGLOSSIS.—Neat and. beautiful 297, So pags Ce Pacer binestmixed\ 30 plants, with penciled and_ marbled funnel- A wee A eaies barbatus.) shaped flowers; suitable for pot-culture or rot hi ee olendid es “ke aes = feb eies De fe” EAT RE eS mised Hoes and shrubbery borders, 2 ft. _ viz Me ; 298. double flowering.—Fine mixed colors 10 273. Paper nny ered. satieues. Vety splen- i =o eines puiaelomercd perfection. 1d; , ali COIOTS . « 2 2 & Gy 2130 |, bla ae at 274.fine mixed varieties.—All colors. . . 5 300 ere dpe nan velvety dark colors iS 275-SANVITALIA PROCUMBEN s, 301. mixed.—Good varieties - : FLORE-PLENO.—This double-flowered 302 TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA.—An variety is much larger than the single flow- acquisition to our listofannuals Of dwart ers; a valuable bedding plant; 6 in.; bright compact, bushy growth, densely covered olden yellow rae oncac . “a4),2 910 with bright, yellow, single flowers, valuable SAPONARIA.—Beautiful compact-grow- for borders as well as beds, planted by ing plants, with masses of miniature cross- itself, or alternated with different colored shaped flowers, blooming throughout Sum- flowers. 1 ft. ; 10 mer and late autumn; 6 In, 303. FOURNEFORTIA HELIOTRO. 276. choice mixed varieties ... .... to POIDES (Summer Hehotrope) —Bluish, 277. o¢Gymoides.—A hardy perennial variety, lilac flowers; trailing, half-bardy . 0 one of the finest plants for covering rock- 304. VALERIANA.—Very showy border. work, etc.; rosy pink flowers ....... 0 plants, will grow in any garden soil; hardy SCABIOSA 4 ourning Bride, or Sweet erennial; Ye fired ci). eit ais 5 Scabious).—Plants with beautiful double RBEN ‘HYBRIDA.-—Indispensable various-colored flowers; fine for bouquets. popular bedding plants; beautiful self-col- 278. fine German varieties.—Mixed, all col- ored, striped, and variegated flowers; half- ora; 2 CRG ar elher Chiehviia wit shew 'e 5 hardy annuals: can be treated as perennials.
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305. 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... Io
VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle).—Orna- mental, free-blooming bedding plants.
Greenhouse, evergreen shrubs, with shin- ing green foliage, treated as tender annuals; 2
307.rosea.—Rose, dark eye. Alba.—White, crimson eye each 308. alba pura.—Pure white. Mixed colors. 309. VIOLET (Viola odorata).—Weil-known plants for edgings, groups or borders; hardy perennial; sweet-scented, blue flowers; 6in. 310.odorat. alba.—White violet g11.0dorata Neopolitan.—Light blue WALLFLOWER (Cheitranthus Cheiri). —Delciously fragrant flowers, and prized for bouquets; half-hardy perennials; 2% ft, 312. finest German varieties.— Mixed colors 313. blood-colored.—Rich, showy flowers . 314. WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA.— Fine violet blue, bell-shaped flowers grow- ing freely, and effective for bedding; 1 ft. . 315. alba.—A white variety of the above ... ZINNIA ELEGANS, FLORE-PLENO. Very handsome Fall-flowering plants, of great richness and variety of color. The Double Zinnia has proved to be a most im- portant acquisition. Its splendid double flowers rivaling in beauty, size and form, moderate-sized Dahlias. Half-hardy an- nuals. 16. coccinea, fl. pl.—Doublescariet .... . double white
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. Haageana, fi. pl.—A deep orange yellow color, keeping its lustre when dried, thus tendering it an acquisition for bouquet making. It is also a good bedding plant, blooming continually till the frost setsin . tagetiflora.—Double, with petals quilled like a Globe Aster -
SEEDS OF CLIMBERS, for Arbors, Verandahs, Etc.
320. ABOBRA VIRIDIFLORA.—Half- hardy, tuberous-rooted perennial, fruiting the first year from seed; with beautiful cut, glossy, dark green foliage, and small, oval, scariet fruit 321. ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Mountain Fringe).—A hardy biennial, flowering the first season, of graceful habit and delicate foliage, clusters of rosy-lilac flowers; 15 ft. ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman’s Pipe).—Hardy perennial; ornamental, curious-shaped flowers 323. BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum Halt- cacabum).—Half-hardy, rapid growin plant; flowers white, producing inflate capsules 324.CLEMATIS FLAMMULA (Virgin’s Bower).—Hardy perennial, fine for arbors and verandahs; white, very fragrant ... 325. COBGEA SCANDENS.—Half-hardy per- ennial, flowering the first season, with large bell-shaped purple flowers. In sowing, poe the seeds edgewise and cover with ightsoil. Comes up bestina hot-bed, 2oft, 326. COCCINIA INDICA.—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 t
322.
ing varieties, C. aureus superbus and C. major, or Morning Glory, produce a fine
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effect when grown on rock-work, stumps of trees, or banks, and when trained over trel-
lises, rustic-work, or rough fences, the beauty and delicacy of their colors are
unsurpassed. C.munorand its varieties are
admirably adapted for beds and mixed bord~ ers. Half-hardy annuals.
327. aureus superbus.—Beautiful golden yel- low; 6 ft
328. large b Si
329. mixed varieties.—All colors
330: CYCLANTHERA EXPLODENS.—A free growing, handsome foliage plant, oval- shaped fruit, exploding whenripe; toft.. .
RESS (Jpomea quamociit).—A
half-hardy very beautiful, delicate, fern-like foliage plant, and masses of bright crimson ana white flowers. Plant about the 1oth of ‘May; 15 ft.
331. crimson or scarlet...
332. white.—Pure white .. 3
333. ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER (Calam- pelis).—Tender, rapid-growing plant, with cluster of o: ange tube-shaped Baers Bae GOURD, ORNAMENTAL (Cucurbita). —A tender, rapid-growing interesting plant, with striking foliage and singular fruit.
334. calabash.—The old Dipper Gourd ...
335. Hercules’ club.—Club-shaped; 4 to 5 ft.
Powder each 337. Tricosanthes colubrina (True Serpent Gourd).—Striped like a serpent, changing to carmine
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 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 ot trees, theyareinvaluable. Tender annuals. .limbata.—Violet, margined with white, large flower
.limbata elegantissima.—Rich mazarine blue, with a white margin or belt . coccinea.—Star Ipomcea, withsmall scarlet flowers 4 . Ferrandiana.—Small blue flower. .. . . Burridgii.—Rosy crimson, with white centre
.-hederacea grandiflora superba.— Large flower, sky-blue, with broad white border
. hederacea atroviolacea.—Shaded violet -rubra ccerulea.—Large and splendid; red and blue
LATHYRUS (£verlasting Pea).—Showy, free-flowering, hardy perennial plant, grow- ing in any common soil; ornamental for covering old stumps, fences, or walls; 5 ft latifolius.—Purple flowers : latifolius albus.—White flowers .... .LOASA LATERITIA.—Half-hardy per- ennial, flowering the first season, a rapid- growing, free-flowering plant, with curious and beautiful orange-red flowers .LOPHOSPERMUM Cc
Half-hardy ornamental plant, with showy, fox-glove-like, rosy purple flowers, Io ft. . . Hendersoni.—Similar to the above, rosy carmine flowers aes
MAURANDIA.— Halfhardy 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; ro ft.
353. albiflora.—Pure white ...
35344 Barclayana.—Purple
354. rosea.—Dark rose. ... 2.2 cece res
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PEAS, FLOWERING SWEET (Zatzhy- rus odoratus).— Very beautiful, fragrant and free-flowering plants, fine for screenin unsightly objects; blooming all Summer if the flowers are cut freely, or the pods picked off as they appear; 6 ft. .searlet invincible. — Pale, golden, white, black, blue, or striped, mixed or separate sEgtiet a. Ta ovinlial ayer eMOMa © ohio T ERGIA.—Extremely ornamental free-blooming climbers of rapid growth, handsome foliage and much admired flow- ers; good for greenhouse culture, or in warm situations out of doors, Pet first into sandy loam and peat; afterward usea good portion of poor lime rubbish, which will cause masses of bloom to be thrown up. Tender annuals. 956.alata.—Buff with dark eye;4 ft. ...... $57.alba.—White, with dark eye; 4 - oe 358.aurantiaca.—Bright erange, dark eye;4{t. 359. Bakerii.—Pure White; ait, Rca wis tela s\'e've 360 sulphurea.—Sulphur yellow......... 361 mixed varieties........ Se eo TROP ZOLUM.— Half-hardy, ele profuse-flowering plants, for verandahs, trellisses, etc., either in or out doors; to ft. 362.Canary bird flower (Peregrinum).— With yellow canary-like flowers; very ornamental. . :
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SEEDS 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
363.roseum.— Bright rose. album.— Pure WIRILG! tisa seh oise 2 titer ce ebegl mits . . each
364. AMMOBIUM ALATUM.—Showy smal! white Howens® 2 its yn <cidepiautneh tet fefie’ GOMPHRENA (Gloée amaranthus).— Handsome flowers of various colors, famil- iarly known as the ‘‘Bachelor’s Button ," half-hardy; 2 ft.
365.alba.— Pure white. purpurea. — Rich
CHBISON ai agic yale aS wiisl ofis a Wek each 366.aurea.—Orange, striata.—Red and WHHEISENIDEC: Sete cdaue «Be Ss) d each
HELICHRYSUM.—Exceedingly effective choice double flowers, fine for borders; suc- ceed in any rich soil; 1% ft. 367. monstrosum.—Large, showy flowers, variety of colors; double... .... «.. 368. monstrosum.—Double rose, fine color. . 369. monstrosum.—Double red, very bright . 370. monstrosum.—Double, pure white .. . 371. monstrosum.—Double yellow. ..... 372. bracteatum.—BPright yellow; loin... . 373. minimum.— Dwarf; both flowers and buds excellent for wreaths, etc.; various
9) (3) So eT ee ripest aie tle a8 wea 374 nanum atrosanguineum. — Brilliant SiMSOMMME MW DUts ates + cera whis us tin ekae
375. brachyrrhinchum.—Dwarf, 6in. .. . 376. HELIPTERUM SANFORDI.—A very pretty border plant of dwart tufted habit, with neat foliage and large globular clus- ters of bright golden yellow flowers, tender;
NTIS Cad ie sts sal a cial Saati pie an 277. POLYCOLYMN A STUARTI.—Large WHIMLQHOWPES CISA it, ss aus to che wigs Be 2 RHODANTHE.—A delicate and charm-
ing half-hardy plant; succeeds best mm a light, rich soil and a warm situation, vale uaéle for pot or border culture; 1 ft.
478. atro-sanguinea.—Dwarfbranching habit disk of a dark crimson shade, ray scales of abrightpurples., J" 2... . rae
479. maculata.—Bright rosy purpl: with yel- low disk
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HELICHRYSUM BRACTEATUM.
No. Per Pasko: 380. maculata alba.—Silvery white with yel
low* disk? Mies tg la tee ohare. eee 74a 381. manglesi,—Bright rose, silvery calyx . £¢
. Sinuata.—Pure and yellow flowers, 1 ft. . .Sinuata hybrida mixed ....... .Spicata.—Fine for beds, edgings or pot- culture; early flowering plants. producin numerous car-like spikes of rosy pin
eJeselm. ©
386. aurea.—Bright yellow flowers... 2
387. corymbosa.—F lowers ofa lively red color Withi yellowidiskimifty san uscveens She XERANTHEMUM.—A very showy class of everlastings; 2 ft.
388. album, pl.—Double white. .......
389. ceruleum plenum.—Double purple .
390. Imperial, fil. pl.—Beautiful .
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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 any rich loamy soil. Hardy perennial AMARANTHUS. — Showy, ornamental plants; very effective in groups, for the centre of beds or flewer borders, the colors are most brilliant in dry season on poor soil, balf-hardy.
392 bicolor ruber.—Foliage scarlet and ma- ro »n,som times tipped with yellow; 4 ft.
393 Gordoni.—Bronzy crimson foliage, shad- ing off to brilliant scarlet tufts of leav-s on topof the stalk, the lower leaves having a scarlet band throughthecentre,.....
goa melancholicus ruber.—Compact habit, with striking blood-red foliage, 1% ft... .
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395. 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 planta picturesque appearance; 4ft........ 496. tricolor (Joseph's Coat).—Leaves red, yel- low, and green; a very handsome and showy plant; 3iff- 5. 2° SE As ee 397. tricolor gigantea&.—A majestic piant, and one of the most attractive of the entire class;
cream-colored flowers. of vigorous growtli, of great effect as single specimens on lawns; 5 ft. ......... CANNA ({/ndian Shot) .—The Cannas area stately species of plants, highly ornamental,
roducing a very rich and oriental effect, by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes of crimson, orange, or scarlet variously-lobed flowers. Soak the seed in hot water before planting; take up the roots before frost, and preserve ina warm cellar or room. Half-hardy peren- nials.
399. Bihorelli.—Scarlet, free-blooming, with rich brown leaves; a dwarf, showy plant; 400. Bonneti.—Foliage purple and _ green; flowers large, orange red; very choice; 7 ft. 401. Cubensis.—Orange and red. Gigantea. Large iscarletiy so A on ea ae each 402. limbata.—Intense scarlet, edged with yel- lows-A fis se) ear Bee ee nea es 403. muszefolia hybrida.—Red, large foliage, resembling a small banana; 2 ft. 404. mutabilis.—Changeable; 5ft....... 405.zebrina.—Scarlet; beautiful zebra-striped fOH ARE: AE anes. os ecko Sie Saree nee cea 406. Warscewiczi Dloed Ted ic sce Pes tena estat scien is CENTAUREA.—Half-hardy perennials, fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets, and pots. Also used for marginal lines. 07.gymnocarpa.—Silver gray foliage, very PFACCM THO ie ep cin.: dehy Shp EEa eee 408. candidissima.—Splendid silvery-leaved;
409. Clementei.—Robust, free-growing plant; crowns of beautiful silver leaves, deeply fringed and cut inlobes; 6in........
CINERARIA (Dusty Miller).— Halt- hardy perennials, fine for bedding and ribbon beds; prized for their beautiful sil- very foliage.
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410, maritima.—With yellow flowers .... 4II. maritima candidissima.—An improve- ment on the above... ~~... <. sas aesranee
412. ECHEVERIA METALLICA.— Broad, saucer-shaped leaves, of a peculiar lilac and metallic tinge, for the greenhouse or open garden; tender perennial. .....
413. EUPHORRIA VARIEGATA.—Showy, white and green foliage; 2ft......2...
414. FERDINANDA TIN ENS. — Showy and large foliage: 4 ft... apt bon cyan mie
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 pardén: S-ft: 3 3.8) tee Bees 416. MAIZE. STRIPED-LEAVED JA- PANESE (Zea Japonica fol. variegata).— It is beautifully and evenly striped, and ribboned with alternate stripes of green and white; half-hardy; 5ft:. 2... 2... PERILLA NANKINENSIS FOLIS VARIEGATIS.—The foliage of this va- riety is variegated and striped with rosy carmine, and sometimes with white, pro- ducing a°charming efiect’ > = 2S ee 418,nankinensis.—A neat plant, with dark purple foliage=a)¢ f=] "4. Se eee 419. PYRETHRUM FOLIOS (The Golden Feather).—A highly orna- mental golden foliage plant, for ribbon gardening >. °°). + # oS RICINUS.—Plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, combined with brilliant- colored fruit, producing an oriental effect; fine for lawns and pleasure grounds; half- hardy.
417.
420.sanguineus (OQbermanni).— Blood red stalks, scarlet fruit: 34 ft. oi see 421.species from Phillipines.—Dark pur- ple leaves s0 0S cos) ae oe ee ee 422, macrocarpus.— Whitish foliage, beauti-
full 6 TS oc 2 OE aS otek hoe ee 423. ClegantissimUss.) 6.0 35,055 sh atepeeeien 424.guyanensis nanus.—Dwarf, rose fruit. 425. tricolor.—Green and brown spotted red fruit, stalks red; 6 ff... :_.. ... olen .Africanus albidus.—White fruit; stem and leaves silver; 427. Borboniensis arboreus.— Handsome foliage and noble growth; 15ft....... SOLANUM.—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.
ciliatum.— Brilliant scarlet fruit, which retains its bright color and form long after rine; fine for Christmas decorations; 1% ft.
428.
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429. ca lair Red, cherry-like fruit; I a? em . . . . . . . J . . . s . . . . . .
«30. robustum.—Rich brown-tinted leaves and long spines render the foliage extremely OMAMEAEALL sia fe) alnchvafian chennai MER Gia 20
431. WIGANDIA CARACSANA.—Splendid ornamental-foliaged plant, with immense leaves, 3 feet long by 1% feet wide. Seed sown early in Spring, in hot-bed, will pro- duce fine plants by the middle of Summer. Half-har: ay SIGS TEELEN ICH | Al Sepp n= 25
4g2. YUCCA OSA.—A hardy per-
ennial plant; requires several years to attain
to perfection from seed; with large clusters
of white flowers on tall stems; 3 ft. .... 10
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SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
AGROSTIS.—All the varieties of this class are exceedingly beautiful and grace- ful; of dwarf growth; 1% iv, 433. pulchella.—nebulosa ..,....each § 434-ANTHOXANTHUM GRACILE.— Graceful and a ae Be ene ee alice 10 435. AVENA STERILIS (Animated oats). —With pretty, large, drooping spikes, on Slenger Stems: 2a. se, Eee ea 5 436. BRIZA COMPACTA.—An erect, com- pact variety of Qoaking Grass; also known as Rattlesnake Grass; 1ft. ......6..- § 187. gracilis.—Small, delicate and graceful
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440.COIX LACHRYMZ (/od’s Tears).— With broad, corn-like leaves; half-hardy;
442. elegans.—mixed ......... each 443. ER. THUS RAVENNZ.—A hardy perennial, noble grass, with exquisite white lumes resembling the Pampas Grass. ine for lawns if planted inclumps. Flow- ers the first season from seed if sown very early in rane or hot-bed; 3B $E...% .GYNERI ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass).—Half-hardy perennial; will stand out over Winter, if po with straw ot leaves; the most noble grass in cultivation; with oiyete lumes from 6 to 1o feet nen z 445. HORDEUM JUBATUM Sara aul CS handsome and lovely purple MINES afte oe Wield One Jind: What oe 446. ISOLEPSIS GRAC!LIS.—Half-hardy pocinial dwarf, very graceful, suitable for askets; WASCS tC iireiismes wbevells lal std 447. LAGURUSOVATUS (Hare's Tall Grass). —Beautiful small white heads or spikes of blooms): 5 fie sivas ace ae See ee 448. PENNISETUM LONGISTILUM.—A very graceful and interesting plant; 1% ft. 449.STIPA PENNATA (feather Grass).— Hardy perennial plant, with beautiful deli- cate white feathery grass; flowering the second season from seed. Theseed being
TALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA.
SEEDS of GREEN HOUSE and HOT-HOUSE PLANTS.
Directions *or Sowing, see page 82. 1D» Per Packet.
g.ABUTILON.--Plants of strong growth and easy cultivation: free-flowering, with yarious-colored, drooping, bell-shaped
flowers; 2to 6 ft.; mixed varieties .... 2§
4s. ACACIA—A genus of great elegance and immense variety; fine ornamental foliage; beautiful racemes of yellow flowers. Soak the seed in warm water before sowing;
wixed varieties. wy 3
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No. Per Packet.
453. AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS (Zilue African Lily).—Bulbous-rooted, with ever- een foliage and large heads of small blue owers, blooming in succession, on stalks BIBEE TION ns lelict eels a tmcck kL cae ie 454. AMARYLLIS HYBRIDA.— Beautiful bulbous-rooted olants, producing from two to four of the Acnest colored crimson, scar- let, and white striped, lily-like flowers, on a stalk; 1 ft. high; mixed varieties .... 455. ARDESIA CRENULATA.— An ever- green shrub, wih beautiful small red ber- ries, remaining in perfection all winter. .
456. ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA.—Singw
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457. AZALEA INDICA.—BZeautiful shrubby 480. GESNERIA.—Beautiful hot-house, bul- plants, saved from a collection of large bous-rooted plants, producing brilliant- showy flowers; 2 to4 ft.; finest mixed. . 25 colored spikes of flowers; choice mixed; 2ft. 2:
8.BEGONIA HYBRIDA.—Beautiful va- GLOXINIA.—A choice bulbous-rooted tieties of Rex, etc., variegated foliage, lant, producing, in great profusion, its choice mixed - - » - 2. wee ee 25 belleeteeed flowers ae the summer
CEOLARIA.—Plants invaluable for months, of the richest and most beautiful greenhouse or conservatory decoration, colors; the bulbs must be kept warm and jopns \ in sone dense ie of bi ses dry during the winter. eautiful pocket-like flowers. Sowin Au- reese E : gust and September; if large plants are 481. crassifolia grandifiora erecta.—Rich- required early, the former month is the colored, erect flowers, mixed colors...’ 5c pest. Directions for sowing, see page 82. 482. hybrida grandiflora.—Choice drooping,
«9. hybrida grandiflora.—Superb, large, erect and pendulous, large flowering varie- ~ rich, self-colored flowers; saved from ties; mixed... --- +--+ ee eee . 25 Benary’s collection of Prussia ...... 50 HELIOTROPIUM.— Flowering durin
ie. hybrida tigrina.— Spotted or tigered the whole season, and its delightful per- flowers; saved from Benary’s collection of fume makes it a most desirable bouquet PRUSSHEH Tae ick DESIG ks Pa a BP ok A 50 flower.
1. hybrida nana.—Dwarf; tigered spotted 483. Peruvianum —Light purple...... Io flowers; mixed... .....% ree AS a 50 | 484. Triomphe de liege.—Large; pale laven- i62. hybrida pumila compacta grané@difio- | def is SO, BH ci aS eects A a I0 ra.—Beautiful self-colored flowers; dwarf 485. Ro: des Noires.—Very dark purple. . . 10 and compact habit; rein... ........ 50 | 486. Voltaisreanum.—Dark purple . aw 4 10
(63. hybrida Jee be ee SEE 487. LANTANA.—One of the most desirable var.—Flowers beautifully spotted, of very bedding plants. constantly in bloom, an brilliant colors... . . . ee ae changing in hue. Seed saved from our fine
4 rae ( aoe spake dapmac ames varieties ; = collection of named varieties. .... aniaxe finest: mixed:colors: 2.0. os oa ae CINERARIA.—Another | peepee fa- -MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS.—An rorite, having a range and brightness of evergreen climber, with large white fra- .alat scarcely jurpassed, blooming during grant flowers. ..-.---+-+----> = the Wintcr <ad Spring months. Green- . MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES house perennials. (.Smilaz).--A beautifuland graceful climber,
55. hybrida.—Splendid mixed varieties, all none surpassing it forits pee deep green, COlOES 2 Lee ae. Se oa See et eeaes wavy and most delicate foliage. An indis-
36. hybrida nana.—Becutiful dwarf compact pensable plant for vases, baskets, or bou- varieties; mixed .. 2.2... Saker Quets; 2 S79. ea" coo Tete 2 ee 25
67. fiore-pleno.—New double. ....... A) PRIMULA SINENSIS FIVMBRIATA
48. CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI (Glory Pea). (Chinese Primrose).—A very attractive and —A beautiful climber, with elegant foliage indispensable plant for the greenhouse or and brilliant, rich scarlet, long, pea-shape conservatory, flowering very profusely dur- flowers, three inches in length; each flow- ing the Winter and Spring months. Our er picturesquely marked with a large, black seed has been saved from Benary’s choicest olotch in front. When planted out doors strains, and cannot fail to produce flowers it ee a dry, warm, sandy soil, an of the finest and most attractive colors. should be watered sparingly ....... 25 | 490. fimbriata alba.—White fringed .... 25
zs. COLE US.—One of the most beautiful of 491. fimbriata rubra.—Red fringed... . . 25 our variegated foliage plants; mixed va- 492. fimbriata striata.—Striped fringed... 25 rictiegcc2 2 Page. Sheps ae cea: 2 25 | 493.fimbriata kermesina spiendens.— CYCLAMEN. —Charming bulbous-rooted Brilliant crimson with yelloweye. ... . 50
lants, with beautiful foliage; universal 494.fimbriata punctata elegantissima.— avorites for the greenhouse or parlor and Velvety crimson, edges spotted with white 5° for Winter and Spring blooming; 6 in. 495. fimbriata coccinea nova ....... 5°
70. persicum.—Flowers whiteand pink... 25 496. fimbriata erecta superba....... 5° ERYTHRINA (Coral Piant).—Orna- 497. fimbriata filicifolia (Fern-leaved.)—Red mental and effective plants for out door or white... ee ee ee ,each 50 Summer decoration, with beautiful foliage 498. fimbriata alba plena.—Double white 5° and superb spikes of flowers. The see 499. fimbriata kermesina plena.—-Doudle should be soaked in warm water for several CEITASOR so fee tat Mean ay Oa Se ene eae 5° days before planting; 5 ft. 500.japonica.—Crimson or white . . . .each 25
.. erista-galli.—Scarlet flowers ...... a5 | so1.PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower).—Mag- FERNS,—These ornamental and graceful nificent ornamental eet _ flowers lants are too well known to require any attractive and varied, produced in great fescription. Are very desirable for War- profusion and of long duration; choice dian cases or ferneries. They delight in varieties; mixed ........--. mi en peaty, sandy soil. SALVIA (Sage).—Favorite ornamen
;.choice mixed varieties......... 25 bedding plants, loaded with spikes of scar-
3. FUCHSIA (Lady’s Ear-drop).--Saved from let, white, and blue flowers, being produced the finest single and double named varie- in grat profusion from July to October; fine fies? Gnixed J ortcnoc ne Ao aa 50 pee pee ea Earerers FS
;. GERANIUM ZONALE.—A superbstrain peace ee ee ae eke =
ae 503. putens.—Deep blue; 3ft.......... 5 of the largest and finest varities; saved 504. coceinea.—Scarlet, “free-bloomer; _ half- fom rat os collection ; ned nies Ean 25 hardy annual; aft. ........ x. hs
»5.zonale.— New variegat olden an : bronzed foliage; saved from Downie and TROP ZOLUM g ieee Laird’s celebrated collection of England. 25 beautiful climbers bloom freely during the
+6. double-flowering zonale.—Saved frum — months in the greenhouse or con-
double flowers’ 2-8 fers eS See 50 .
77. pelargonium.—Mixed, from the finest 505. Crown Prince of Prussia... ..... 25 fancy and spotted varieties; of large flow- Lea cifer.— lendid e, 0-0 .2 ©. 'e; otsneP 25 ering Sette: (Lr ane:k 2a Gi aH errr y . Spitfire.—New, bright scarlet . . .-.-:. 25
«78. odier.—Choicest mixed varieties; all with . Geant des batailles.—Brilliant carmine 25 five petals, blotched ...... -.+.. 3§ | §9. VERBENA CITRIODORA.—Lemon
479.mpple-scented .....-.-+¢+22.2: %§ acented ... ee 8 eo * © © 8 © S565 4 70
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BEANS—Green-Podded Bush. Qt. Pk.
Improved Early Valentine. 25 Buist’s Lightning Valentine 30 arly Mohawks .lsavart scene) t 25 Early Yellow Six Weeks..... 25 Barly Refugec......cccceccccees 25 Extra Early Refugee.......... 26 Early China Red-Eye.......... 25 Early White Valentine...«.. 30 CNG OL AMES cs asic od thew elt eee 25 Shippers’ Favorite............. 25 Wihite Marrow .c:..2..0e0deeeeer 25 White Kidney..............+s0 25 Dik iets WAIN Uwe sec enteccs forded s 40
BEANS-—Yellow-Podded Bush. Dwarf Black Wax...........++ 30 Dwarf Prolific Black Wax... 30 Dwarf Golden Wax........+.. 3 Improved Golden Wax....... 30 DwarfSpeckled KidneyWax 30 Dwarf Wax, Bismarck....... 35 Dwarf White Wax............ 3 Dwarf Crimson Wax.......... 3 Dwarf Golden-Eyed Wax... 30 Dwarf Black-Eyed Wax...... 30 Dwarf Crystal White Wax.. 30 Yosemite Dwarf Wax......... 40 Perfection Dwarf Wax....... 30
BEANS (Pole, or Runners).
ener eae Large White Lima............ 35 Salem Mammoth Lima...... 40 Extra Early Jersey Lima... 40 King of the Garden Lima... 40 Ford’s Mammoth Lima...... 40 Carolina, or Small Lima...... 3 Dreer’s Improved Lima...... 35 German, or Black Wax....... 85 Southern Prolific............... 30 Southern Crease-Back. ........ 3 Golden Wax Flageolet........ 35 Hortrealtaralwss: Ae. 30 Scarlet Runners. ...........++++ 30 White Dutch Case Knife...... 35 Early Golden Cluster Wax.. 40 Kentucky Wonder..........++. 30 Lazy Wife’s Pole............+ 40 TDEEAY POV, «2. cncocscoonachdexas 40
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BEET—Continued.
Philadelphia Red Turnip.- 10
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip 15 Bastain’s Early Red Turnip 10 Lentz’s Early Red Turnip. 10
Early Egyptian Turnip..... 10 Buist’s Early Egyptian...... 165 Early Eclipse Turnip....... 10 Edmand’s Blood Turnip.... 10 Othello Blood Turnip........ 15 Swiss Chard sx cenases: cs-ae0neen: 10 BEET—Long Varieties. Long Blood Red............... ; 10 Buist’s Long Blood........... 2 1d Bastian’s Half-Long Blood... 10 Scarlet Perfection............. 15 BEET —Stock-Feeding Varieties. White French Sugar......... 10 Long Red Mangel ............ 10 Orange Globe Mangel......... 10
Champion LongRed Mangel 10 ‘** Yellow Globe Mangel 10 Buist’s Long Red Mangel... 10 ‘* Golden Globe Mangel 10
Golden Tankard Mangel.... 10 Chirk Castle Mangel ........ ‘15 BORECOLE. Dwarf German Greens...... 10 Extra Dwarf Curled......... _20 -BROCOLI. Early Purple Cape............ = 40 Early Walcheren ...........+« 60 Granges White........c.cesess a
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CABBAGE, SAVOY.
Green Curled Savoy....... .- Green Globe Savoy.......... 3 Large Drumhead Savoy ...
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CARROT.
Early French Forcing...... 2 Early Scarlet Horn............ Early Half-Long Scarlet..... Danver’s Half. Long Scarlet Half-Long Chantenay........ Half-Long Nantes...........- Guerande, or Oxheart .....
Saint Vallery Long Reud.....
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COLLARDS.
Georgia (Selected)............. Southern Creole................ Carolina... lieve cscdscedecer at ron
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CORN—Continued. Qt. Pk. Buss | GOURDS.—Continued. oz. “Jb. ib. Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar. 25 1.00 3.50 SOSA ELOUCN a .cccneks. sacenene 25 75 2:50 Shoe Peg Sugar................. 25 1.00 3.50 Luffa or Dish Cloth............ 50 1.25 3.00 Country Gentleman........... 95 1.25 3.50 TO] LT SOoniee” SSESaopernerieteares ep 25 75 2.50 Early Black Mexican......... 25/.1:29,.4.00 | KATLR:.
Fee mid Polar ae yyeee, || Groam@urled Scoteh..... 10 30 1.00 Stabler’s Pedigree............ 95 1.00 3.50 Dwarf German Greens pode 10° =. 305400 Improved Ruby... 25 1,00 3.50 New Dwarf Erfurt............ 20 50 1.50 Dether!s Ex Galsi0n jeeeclsees 25 1.00 3.50 ven Curled............++. 4 a 60 Adam’s Extra Early.......... 2) 1.00 3.50 ew Intermediate ...........- rn 00 Adam’s Early.....s.csssscesees 20 1.00 3.50 Mossback Curled Winter... ae Ei 1.25 Perkin’s Early Market....... Grapes peering | ners Oat, Rerlitvss- Ae CORN—Field Varieties. KOBE RABI. es Orr ae TrOCn WW Ie eee eo <ia se oneces 25 752 200 uist -Flake............ i ; : oe Ait ee a ps 20 65 2.25 | Early White Vienna......... 25 75 2.50 Bees White Flint ..20 15°) 6012.00 |) Pty Purple Vienna........- 2B sie Large Maryland White et. 15 60 2 00 The Queen Micfelelatelalvinintelnivielels ala iats Yea, 40 1 25 4.00 Early Leaming........cese 15 60 1.75 | LEEK. Golden Beauty..............00 15 60 2.00 London Broad Flag ...... Seon 20? 40 TE2S Mammoth Gourd.............. 15 60 200 Buist’s Mammoth............. 25 75 2.50 Chester County Gourd........ 15 60 2.00 Large Musselburgh............ 25 60 2.00 Cloud’s Early Dent Gourd.. 15 60 2.00 Monstrous Carentan........... 25 60 2.00 White Hickory King......... 202g 60 2-95 Large, Rotien.:........-..-2-26- 25 60 2.00 Early Yellow Canada......... 15 60 2.00 | LETTUCE. ) j eI Gace ane peace” fs 2 $2 | RET ron 30 100 26 Compton's Early Yellow..... 20 60 2.00 | Early Femmisbabl rvvces-----~ jehllsnaniny Blount’s White Prolific...... 15 60 2.00 Ge ae ierperep i etinga ooo oe Pie leks Mastodon Dent............++++ 15 60 2.00 Pare Ye HOE SALE se paeses 0 1.25 Arlington Tennisball......... 30 1.00 2.00 CRESS, or Pepper Grass. oz. “1b. 1b. Early Boston Market........ A a 1.50 Bites OSLOM sree wnnientaasancqeees= 1.50 See ee ea Qed ’a bec) New Work Cabbage ...-....-- 20 50 1.75 CF pa at Pr IN: : ‘ Yellow Market....... ........... 40 1.00 3.00
CUCUMBER. Denver Market..... 0s -- 20 50d 50 Early White Spine............ hoaeaD sur Early Hanson....--+.....+.00++- 15 = 40 1.25 Improved EarlyWhiteSpine 49 95 75 Philadelphia Market..-..... yd Yall 3 0 Ml Wr 5 Buist’s Perfection W.Spine 99 40 1.50 ‘the Deacom......teruee a seen 20 40 1.25 Evergreen White Spine...... iyo haris Early Curled Simpson........ 18 30 1.00 Barly. TAME. 00. vcseacmrcinnase 10» 25nae75 Curled Simpson (blackseed) 15 40 1.00 BRAT UC LUSHOR, 2 seinnccnsicionanineids LOQULO5 wants Early Curled Silesia........... 15 30 1.00 Early Russian.............00.0 10 25 75 Early Prize; Heads :.2.2-....%2 1a 3071500 Early Short Green............. 10). bose s Improved Royal Cabbage... 15 30 1.25 London Long Green........... 15 30 1.00 yell aaAACLe Toe eae emer se = --m 15 40 1.25 Long Green Turkey........... 15 30100 Oak Leaved........ceee serene To 2025 Buist’s Long Green=...coteees 20) 50 1.50 Large IPASSTOM see soee teen 20 40 1.25 VEISGY, BICKIOs coo cvceone van ens 10. 22530975 Trocader0........seeeseeeeeeeeees 20 40 1.25 Nichol’s Medium Green.. 10 5 75 PeLrpigMan......eee6 veeereeeeeees 20 40 1.25 Long Prickly ei inti atedine hs «th 10 25 "5 Silvery Ballesacaucsnecieesaearencs 20 40 1.25 Chicago Pickle................5 10 25 5 Drumhead Cabbage........-.. 15; 30; 1°00 PraniePormaes... rece 10 25 75 White Paris Cos............++5 20 40 1.25 Thorburn’s Everbearing..... 10 95 75 TG tay CUTE os co asewnnepssions 25 60 1.50 Green Prolific Pickle......... 10. 5h es BROW MeOULCH ose ca-meadecer' o--t 15 30 1.00 (herein Betis. corer 00-- 15) 335 1°95 Stubborn Head.......-----.+.- 25. 60 2.00
EGG PLANT. MELON—Cantaloupe.
Large New York Purple..... 40 1.25 4.00 Extra Early Hackensack.... 15 30 1.00 Buist’s Thornless L. Purple 50 1.50 5.00 slg a Citron......... ie a 2 etted Nutmeg........c.c.cerer 8
ENDIVE, y! Pine: Aipplers....2eetdeadasveenme 10 fre25e5'-80 Green Curled..............ss00 15 40 1.50 Montreal Nutmeg..........+++ 10 30 1.60 Py Fert C abled... 52... cva cea 25 60 2.00 Baye Wie Wii iiee stot vewstdast cafe 15 35 1.00 BrGad CLeaved ....2050; co00s000 25 60 2.00 Emerald Gem...... Leteenseeeers 10 30 1.00 (RECS OS ETPCR ec gee nae ws cc's otuitial 25 60 2.00 Golden Jenny. «.c.cerseeeeeees 10 +30 1.00 Green FTinge.......ccrevece oes 2 25 60 2.00 Eriieessn ine 0. actos, vests 10 30 1.00
GOURDS. Montreal Market.....-...:0+++ 10 30100
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White Nest Egg................ 40 1.00 2.75 Champion Market ...........- 10 30 1.00
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MELON—Continued. Pperoz
Wel NONI COs. ses feo e sce ee Skillman’s Netted Citron... Acme, or Baltimore Citron.. Baal bigee ane seaea eee ee eanceee Miller’s Cream, or Osage... SI 18 iS Sacer net gecoeeods doecte Washington Market.......... White Japan......:..25.....s0e0 New Orleans Market......... Persian, or Casaba............ Chicago Market............0... Early Jenny Lind............. Ward’s Nectar ..............200.
MELON—Waiter.
Mountain Sweet.........-....- Kolb Gem (Selected)......... Improved GypSy-.--+--++-0+++- 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..... 12 979 Zeal (OT epee osagae noose act SemunOle secs accra heseenatetes Cuban /Queen. «:-cacsetcs.seees eerlescreset s<-cccsosecacesete
Green Preserving Citron..... MUSTARD.
Mammoth Southern Curled Southern -Greoles..3.c0502e Wihite London <b icgecsctyas tes Blaekior Browiiecsis+.<- cases
NASTURTIUM—Or Indian Cress.
Tall Yellow (for Pickling)... Dwarf Crimson. ........20c..e.
OKRA—Or Gumbo.
Buist’s Dwarf Prolific......... Tall, or Long Green...........
Perkin’s Mammoth............
Wis hitesVielyebs.cc.nesccescs eee Southern White...... derbi a ht haps
ONION. —-For 5, 10 and 25 lb. lots see prices page 88 Large Red Wethersfield...... 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........- Rene
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Giant Rocca of Naples....... 15 Early White Queen.......... 20 Mammoth Silver King. ...... 20 Extra Early White Pearl... 29 Early White Barletta......... 20 Yellow Prizetaker............. 25 ONION SETS. Qt. Yellow Onion Sets............. 15 Red Onion Sets...........-vetee 15 White Onion Sets............. 20 PARSEEYS Per oz. DoableiOuvrleds.itssheeseceeee 10 Buist’s Garnishing............ 15 Champion Moss Curled...... 10 Myatt’s Garnishing......... ai, Plain, or Single................ 10 nee Sugar, or Hollow Crown...... 10 PDLIACD IE un Jeeta aloes <dancqamnacen 10 PEPPER. | Bell, or Bull Nose............. 25 Large Sweet.......sccssecccossss 25 Golden Dawn, -----<-c.ssrssuss 25 Fin rect eee eee eneeerees 25 Squash, or Tomato............ 25 Long Red Cayenne............ 25 Long Yellow Cayenne........ 30 Red. Cherry .....sceeseeeeeseseses 25 Celestial. <...scesterme SO pee 21. POTATOES. (Prices Vary With the Market, See Page 102 PUMPKIN. Cashaw, or Crook-Neck...... 10 Large Cheese.....cccessase-sc-e™ | 10 Mammoth King.............6+6 25 TOMA UAN. ndatac cooucncsheetoseecs 10 Connecticut Field.............. 10 Tennessee Sweet Potato...... 10 Dynnkeard -.kebas ce Kove varasdteanee 15 Mammoth Etamps............. 20 @nakersPices. ....ceccsnse-cnbeoe 15 Sugar, or Nantucket:......... 15 RADISH.
Buist’s Early Long Scarlet.. 10 Buist’sSelected LongScarlet 15 MarketGardener’sL.Scarlet 15 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.......s+-sssses: 15 Early Scarlet Globe........... 10 Rosy Gem (White Tipped)... 15 Earliest Carmine Olive....... 15
Early Short White Forcing.. 15 Extra Early White Turnip. 15
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RADISH—Continued Peroz. %1b. Ib. Early White Turnip.......... 108? 825 "75 Early White Box......,....... 10 25 45 Chartier, or Shepherd......... 10 25 80 Yellow Summer Turnip...... lee 2on8 75 White Summer Turnip...... 10° 25» 75 Buist’s Yellow Summer....... 106526 . 75 Buist’s White Summer....... LO 25:00 45 Golden Perfection.............. LOMWeDs 2°75 White Summer Strasburg... 10 25 80 Round Black Spanish....,.... 10;2%20,;- 60 Chimese Rose. s:, ees vets sries TO 25" 25 Long White Vienna........... 10 +30 1.00 Buist’s Long White........... 10 30 1.00
SALSIFY, or Oyster Plant.
American Long White........ 15 40 1.25 Imported White..........-.0++. 5 30 1.00 Sandwich Island.............+- 15 =50 1.50 Buist’s Mammoth... .......... 25 75 2.00
SPINACH. (Special Prices, Page 111.) Buist’s Perfection Curled.... 10 15 40 American Curled Savoy...... LO 15") 40 Bloomsdale Curled............ 10. Lome 40 Norfolk Savoy-Leaved........ 10. Alor 40 Round Savoy.......-sseeeseseece 1045)" 40 Broad-Leaved Flanders...... TAS 40 Large Viroflays<-.:............. Or 20 40 Enkhuizen Long Standing. 10 15 40 Prickly Seeded...........seeeee 10 20 40
SQUASH.
Early White Bush,............ 10 20 60 Mammoth White Bush....... 15 35 1.00 YellowSummerCrook-Neck 10 25 £75 Giant Yel.Sum.Crook-Neck 15 35 100 Boston” Marrow: ..-<0cscccsssass 10°" 220"60 Buist’s Improved Marrow... 20 40 1.25 EtubWards sive. cea: LOR6.S 10° 25° 75 Marblehead ve. staes ve heheses th - ue 1idne25 }~=6(75 London Vegetable Marrow.. 15 40 1.00 Pord HOO ects ss! elas. Mh ek. 10 2 75 Mantnota Chili. :.22.2.2.22)... AAO 125 White Pineapple............... 10% 525 weilo Pike’s Peak, or Sibley...... 10. 250 «675 Orange Marrow...........+.-++ TORE 25... 280) Golden Custard Bush.......... 10 25 80 Perfect Gemiis..csscvesitosks.c6 Lom 20. 260 TOMATO. BUSS GeAUby: << -.0ceene 25050: 40 1.00 3.50 BOISE SUBCUMO | csserpeaarant sacs 50 1.25 4.00 Buist’s Majestic......... Packets only at 25 cts. Buist’s Selected Trophy...... Di ea 2.50 Buist’s Selected Paragon.... 25 60 2.00 Livingstone’s Perfection... 20 60 2.00 Livingstone’s Favorite....... 20 60 2.00 Livingstone’s Beauty......... 20 60 2.00 Livingstone’s Stone............ 30 1.00 3.00 aie lyA CMO. Ween eas eas ar asesice 20 60 2.00 Early Smooth Red............ 20 60 2.00 Turner’s Hybrid, or Mikado 25 60 200 Pesex. Hird. es- a. 6tan 50% 20 60 2.00 Golden Trophy.............+... 25 765 2.50 Red Pear-Shaped.......-.-+++ 25 75 2.50 Yellow Plum-Shaped......... BU owe bO Dwarf Champion.......+.+++++ 25 75 2.50 Mansfield’s Tree.........-+-++ 40 100 300 Red Peach. AG08<-.wsieesviivou “75 2.50
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TURNIP (White Varieties) Per oz. “1b. Ib.
(Special Prices Page 120.)
Red, or Purple Top (Strap-
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(Strap-Leaved)............ Early Red Top Globe.......... Buist’s Mammoth Purple
OD GlOWER «sds sncan-axeo» Large White Globe............ Large White Norfork......... Large Green Globe............ Pomeranean White Globe... Southern Snow White Glabe Karly White Egg...........+++ Large Cow Horn............... Large White Hanover......... Sweet German. ........050-000 Seven Top (tor Greens)...... Early Red-Top Munich...... Early Red-Top Milan.........
TURNIP, (Yellow Varieties).
Purple T. Yellow Aberdeen Wellonm Stone tc hasten ens eeernee Goldien® Ballmscwssdiscsacthietes. Amber Globe Yellow:Globevs:: -«. 22 :nesi8. 9.
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TURNIP, RUTA BAGA, or Swedish.
American Yellow Ruta Baga Purple T. Yellow Ruta Baga Buist’s Improved Yellow
Ruta: Bagae tetera. -.4ene Elephant Swede...-........... Skirving’s Improved.......... Sutton’s Champion Swede... Large White, or Russian..... Tnmperial Swederee...-c-..csee
HERB SEEDS—For prices see page
TOBACCO SEEDS “ LAWN GASS SEED ‘«
GRASS SEEDS for Pasture
MILLET SEED a CLOVER SEED - BIRD SEEDS s
FLOWER SEEDS ‘
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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 Gai.‘ens is Buist’s Early
Morning Star. ness, Quality and Productiveness.
It surpasses all others in Earli-
Itis also the
most profitable to grow for shipping as it pro- duces large, well-filled pods whica are ready for picking in 42 days.
156 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
The Planet Jr. Garden Tools are the most Improved Inplements for the Garden.
Tne Planet Jr. Combined Seed Drill, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow.
PRICE This is the most popular and complete combined garden Z implement known; it is strong, durable and very simple $9.00. in its construction; with it, you can not only sow your
seed, but can cultivate your various crops, as it is furnished WITH A COMPLETE SET OF TOOLS FOR GARDEN WORK, which is a plow, a pair of protecting curved point hoes, a set of three cultivator teeth and a pair of racks. AJl the blades are steel, hardened in oil, tempered and polished. It is invaluable for small gardens.
The Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, ) == g Cultivator. Rake and Plow. This is the best implement for all who raise onions or garden vegetables on an extensive
scale. lt dues the work of six toten SA men with ordinary hand hoes. It can be used tostradle the row or between rows, as desired. SS S It has all the attachments shown in cuts. The rakes level the ground for planting, gather YQNS stone and trash, cultivate, cover seeds,ete. The
hoes cut loose and clean, killing every cultivator teeth mellow the soil deep or shal- lay out deep furrows and cover them, hill up or allow cultivation uflarge plants, such as beets, vegetable grower can afford to be without it.
The Planet Jr. Plain Double Wheel Hoe.
This implement is simply a double wheel hoe only, without extra attachment; its hoes are adjustable for working either between rows or both sides ofa row.
Price,
thing they meet, leaving the ground le el. The low, and are useful for marking out. The plows plow away as desired. The leaf guards Carrols, parsnips, beans and peas. No
PRICE, $6.00.
The Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake
and Plow Combined.
The single wheel hoe has all the different attachments that the double wheel hoe has, but is intended for cultivating between the rows. All rows from 16 to 18 inches apart, can be cultivated with one operation. It is lighter in weight and equally as durable. The form of the hoes insures a forward slanting cut next to the plant, and consequent close work without danger, and at the same time thorough cultivation of the soil. The rakes and cultivat vr teeth, in combina- = tion with hoes and plow, enables ope- — a SS Ss rator to perform almost every variety of : “= work, either in the field or garden.
The “ Planet Jr.’’ Plain Single Wheel Hoe.
This implement is furnished with one wheel only, and without extra attachments, and can be used only for working between rows.
PRICE; $2:75: The Firefly Wheel Garden Plow.
An indispensable tool for asmall garden; has a pol- ished steel moldboard which ean be set shallow or
deep. PRICE, $2.00.
EVERY CULTIVATOR ofa garden no matter how small or contracted a space is devoted to the growing of vege- tables, cannot afford to be without a Planet Hand Culti- AVY vator, as they have almost superceeded the use of the Ssm=W hoe; with oe eyene) zen can not only cultivate your > = = = crops more thoroughly but very much faster. The low price at which they are now sold is trivial to the The Planet Double Jr. Plain Double
amount of labor they save, WheelHoe. $3.50.
BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 157
The New “ Planet Jr.’”’ No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill. SOWS EITHER IN HILLS OR IN CONTINUOUS ROWS.
Until recently there was no such an implement as a Hill Dropping Seeder, the most modern Drills sowing continuously only, but the demand for a machine that could be adjusted to sow in hills was y very great.
This Drill will sow in a continuous row, in the ordinary way,
..with the greatest regularity; but its distinctive feature is that it will drop neatly in hills, either four, six, eight, twelve or twenty- four inches apart. It opens the furrow, drops in hills or sows in drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all in one opera- tion. The hopper holds three quarts, The wheel is thirteen inch: s high. Itis changed in amoment from hill dropping to drill work.
‘i It has a force feed, sows equally well whether the hopper is full or contains only a paper of seeds, and will not injure the most delicate seeds, such as radish, cabbage, etc., which are so often peeled or crushed by Drills having agitators or metal wheels. The plow is adjustable and opens a very narrow furrow, which is a great advantage in after cultivation. Price, $9.00.
The Gem Double Wheel Hoe and Cultivator.
The Gem Cultivator is another very popular and useful implement for the garden; it is a great 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 adjustavle 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. 5 Price, $4.00.
““ Jewel’? Double-Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow Combined.
The ‘‘ Jewel’’ is capable of being quickly adjusted in depth, or width of working, or height of handles. As shown in ecutitis provided with four slender stir- ring 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
The Gem Double Wheel Hoe.
able iron, the handles of wood, making it an exceedingly light and strong tool, and one pleasant to handle as well. Itis carefully made and handsomely finished, and weighs but 22 pounds,
Price, $5.00.
,4!he Planet Jr. Twelve-Tooth Harrow, ; Cultivator and Pulverizer.
For fine cultivation, deep or shallow, it has no equal. The reverse position is
given to the teeth in a short time by the changing of a single bolt in each. It is provided with the new Lever Wheel, used to regulate the depth with exact- ness, and also the Yulverizer, which leaves the ground in the finest condition. The Pulverizer is eontrolled by a lever, which ean be operated in an in- stant by the foot while in motion.
As a harrow, the work done is most perfect, and with the teeth turned backward it is admirable for trashy ground and leveling, and for crops just break- eA ing through the surface. , 394
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Price, Plain, $5.00. With Wheel, $6.25. GY Complete, $7.50.
Diamond Point Expanding Harrow and Cultivator.
Is without question the most useful and valuable tool for market gardeners and farmers, that has yet been intro- duced. The teeth are of steel, diamond-shaped, forged at one end, are set on angle, are reversable so that they can be used for leveling, harrowing or cultivating.
Price, $4.50,
158 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
IRON AGE CULTIVATOR AND HORSE HOE.
As a Plain Cultivator
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Cultivator and Horse Hoe, with Wheel ...$5.50
Cultivator and Horse Hoe, with Wheel
and Lever Adjustment Attachment, complete
for the farm, and one that is
plows are made of the very best cast-steel and are all reverseable.; With the lever adjuster, you are able to expand or contract the cultivator or horse hoe without stopping.
THE PLANET, JR. STEEL HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR. —This famous implement, although acknowledged for years past as being the best, has been very much improved within the past two years. Chief among these is the Lever Wheel, which
raises or lowers it ; the Lever Expander, which changes the width instantly ; the Handle Adjustor for height, and also sidewise for cultivating cer- ,
tain crops. As a Horse Hoe with side teeth re- yi aN versed it cuts close to the row without injury to es a the roots, leaving but little for the Hand Hoe. Asa i Cultivator the reversible teeth cut off and turn over the weeds in the most perfect manner. Price, No. 4, complete, $6.00
No. 5, c 6.75 No. 6, es 7.25 No. 8, —
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A weeks work will save its cost.
The Planet, Jr. Stecl Horse Ho
e and Cultivator (with Lever Wheel).
HAND SEED DRILLS.
> \ The Model.—This is the latest and undoubt-
edly the best of all seed Sowers «.--.++-+++s+eeereees $6 00 The Mathews.—A very celebrated Boston machine .dieeacc- concede ckees ce vecmendgareeteeccceaeenamen 7 00 The Planet, No. 2.—A celebrated Philadel- phia SOWED.....<....:sunaccendsecs= wns -tes--=scneaesaaaiaee 6 50 The New York Improved.—A popular New York SOWER esescc.2s--tcnassetpims tes Mane une 6 00 The Planet.—Single Wheel, Hill Dropping or ContinUOUS SOWEL.«:.2::cccdvedee=tbanbasaceaeneeaes 9 00
The Model Seed Drill.
BUISI’S GARDEN GUIDE. 159 Steel Lawn and Field Roller.
These Rollers are all made of the best wrought steel, and filled 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 Ibs., $38.00. 28 inches diam., 36 inches long, weight about 550 lbs., $42.00.
_ With sections loaded for road and lawn purposes.
24 inches diam , 30 inches long, weight about 700 Ibs., $42.00. 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 Ibs., $7.00.
12 inches diam,, 18 inches long, weight about 200 Ibs., $9.00.
14 inches diam., 21 inches long, weight
about 300 Ibs., 11.00.
16 inches diam., 24 inches long, weight about 400 Ibs., $17.00.
Buist’s Self Sharpening Lawn Mower.
This celebrated mower is gaining greater popularity each season, over one thousand machines
mower is of the greatest importance; they are painted blue with gold stripes wa = and are sold at such a reasonable figure that those who have even a small gras-plot cannot afford to be without one.
10 inch, $3.50; {2inch,4.00; {4inch, $4.50, {6inch, $5.00; 18 inch, $5.50.
Pennsylvania and Continental Lawn Mowers.
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PENNSYLVANIA or CONTINENTAL at same price. LOW WHEEL. HIGH WHEEL. 10 inch DIE SUT) Taek car at lp RR ADAMS hes. LA $10 00 Liege ine ADR EAN 5) TLTIN te Ee Beek ek ee 11 25 Te) UM gy Sy eee ee art a eae See eas oe ar 12 40 Dihan 13 60
Pennsylvania Horse Lawn Mower (80-inch cut ; weight, 320 lbs.) Open Cylinders, with draft irons, $75.00. Also, with Seat, $70.00. With Shaft and Seat, $75.00.
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
green or vermilion with black hoops or mountings. Painted Painted Outside Length Green, Vermilion. of Stave. Price Price. 24 in $6 50 $7 75 22°" 5 50 6 25 20nss 4 50 5 00 1855. 3 75 4 25 Ghee 3 25 3 75 If Weg 2 75 3 25 1b 2 50 3 00 a SS 2 25 2 50 10 ‘ 2 00 2 25
160 BUISTS GARDEN GUIDE.
A Sing’e Plant of Cupid.—Grv-wx in a pot, engraved from a Photograph.
Something New and Beautirul
FOR tHe
Garden and Conservator.
A Dwarf White Sweet Pea called
“THE CUPID.”
which, unlike all others, grows but five inches high, and covered with a mass of snow white glistening flowers.
In the garden it can be used asa border plant, as it can be trimmed to any desired form, and when it bursts into bloom it looks like a miniature hedge covered with snow. It produces its flowers in stems of four inches long, and a hundred on a single plant.
It isa remarkable and attractive novelty, and one that should be grown this season by every lover of flowers.
Price per Packet of 20 Seeds, 25 Cents, 5 Packets for $1.00; or 12 Packets for $2.00.
Per Packet of 10 Seeds, 15 cts., two Packets for 25 cts.; or 10 Packets for $1.00.
For all other varieties of Sweet Peas see page 139. We sell Fine Mixed Varieties at1O cts. per oz., % Ib. SO cts., 1 Ib. $1.00, 2 lbs. for $1.50 or 5 lbs. for $3.00.
Ifyou are a Gardener and a large Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our GARDENERS’ QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.
CWE at : wv rs aS
eee ean EAR, BUIST’sS
GARDEN SEEDS
ARE NOT OFFERED
AS THE CHEAPEST SEEDS,
BEST AND MOST RELIABLE IN THIS COUNTRY.
Cheap Seeds are the Rubbish of the Market: they are either Spurious Stocks, Old with Age, or Adulterated to Reduce their Cost.
all sez PROM OUR HOUSE ARE FUT UP he OUR TRADE MARK,
_ ESTABLISHED 1828. he No one can appreciate the
iO value of reliable Garden Seeds
better than those who have
been once disappointed. The
country is flooded with worth-
1. less trash, and too much care
, a IMPROVE Ht cannot be exercised in select-
SAYS D a1) AV. he 2 ing your supply; always avoid
yet purchasing what are termed oy % “‘Commission Seeds,’ asthey }
4 a pote ze aE Ey will rarely be found echable.
ree WR gir d/) Ni from the fact that old stock is
Ni BN em ting iy) taken back from year to year,
ye EEA Wy? by W M\, boxes reassorted from others,
nih Min Dy if Yl 2 Ay * and the same seeds sent out
Ny Yi SY / Gi again as new crop. If you
have not yet found a good
~ SSS
brand, we invite you to try
a single trial will convince
you that they are as we rep-
resent them. , As we com-
mission no seeds, and there-
fore have no old stock return-
} ed, what few papers we have
=< Si | left over are annually cut out Ms sf and replaced with new crops.
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\ ae \N ay / Le VFB \\\\\: those grown and put up by us;
They can be obtained from all, the responsible Druggists.and a As i Dealers throughout the U.S.;°f
>) GROWN & WARRANTED BYé ) but in purchasing please ob.)
serve our Trade-mark. Our eI small or half-size papers are fe ti printed in black, and large or : full size in bright solid colors, : SS _2
Sp WAREHOUSE 9 922 & with the name of ROBERT we T :
AL,
BUIST Jr. or Co., in bold let- ters, across each paper. ‘The great popularity of our brand of seeds has caused close imi- tations of our labels (beware of them). Seeds in papers represented as Buist’s, bear- (SES ing any other trade- mark, are
pgm ey spurious or old. Should your Se ne Dp)” 3) merchant not keep Buist’s PRIZE MEDAL & DIPLOMAOF non» ‘s Sreps, then make out your _As FOR PURITY AND C D.: ye, own order from this Garden = t SUPERIOR QUALITY2® — Guide. Send it with a remit- SEED GROWERS ene PHIGADELPHIAT tance direct to us, and your.
order shall receive prompt*
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RAND
perconal attention. Our greatest effort is to supply our customérs with seeds of undoubted purity
and quality. We therefore grow all our crops from selected seed stocks, personally selected for this purpose from our growing crops. This system is equally as important in the growing of seeds as it is in the raising of cattle; in both cases you require the best stock from which to realize the great- est profit.
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