Buist's garden guide and almanac : 1900

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N e) COUNTRY HOME can be complete without a vegetable garden, and no matter how

perfect the surroundings may be, a garden is of still greater importance, as it is the

source from which the table is supplied with the most wholesome food; to be sure

the requirements can readily be purchased, but there is a 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, failures in gardening cpe:ations would
_ only be oceas’oned by indolence or an unfavorable season,

‘The house of Buist was established in 1828, now 72 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; 4
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
hem, 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. ZEA?
Stores, 922-924 Market St.

(Next to Post Office.)

Warehcsuses, Lombard St.

If you are a Gardener and are a large Purchaser of SEEDS, senda for our
GARDENERS’ QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.

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- BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

rai Yew ix Ruist’s Garden Seeds

HE growing of Buist’s Garden Seeds was commenced by the fa‘her of the present pro-
prietor in 1828. During this lons period our greatest effort has been in establishing a
reputation for their Purity, Quality and Sure Germination. How far we have been suc-
cessful in accomplishing this, we have only to refer to the great success of our house and
the extended trade we have secured for our seeds from almost every part of the civilized

world. We know that there could be no finer Seeds produced than what are sujplied by us, as
they are exclusively of our own growth on our Seed farms, or on the farms of our privat= grow-
ers, 2nd raised from the Choicest Selected Stocks. Our Seeds will always be found of the finest
quality, purest strain and of the strongest germination.

The great advantage, therefore, that we possess over seedsmen who are obliged to purcha e
their supplies is very great, as neither the age nor purity of Sceds can ever be distinguished
by their appearance, which will account, in a great measure, for so many unsatisfactory Seeds
being annually sold.

Our Special Offer this Scason_z
Premiums on Purchases of Garden and Flower Seeds

What $1.00 to $10.00 will purchase of Seeds in Packets, Ozs. and Quarter-Lbs.
MAILED FREE AND SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED.

For One Dollar—you may select $1.25 worth in Packets, Ounces and Quarter Pounds.
For Two Dollars c ( 0 < «a sé ts 6 “6

For Three €& cé ‘c 3.75 cc “s é «6 6 66
For Four ££ ‘. “ce 5.00 cc se “cc a si 64
For Five ££ ec “ 6.25 cc “ “ < bs sc
For Six ££ « “cc 7.50 s< “ «6 6 ai ts
For Seven ‘* satiers = bee ss is 3 s ie
For Eight €& ‘ ce 10.00 «t ce sé cc ce «<
For Nine ££ (as cc 11.25 « “ tc a ‘6 cc
For Ten €é «ec ¢ 12.50 (¢ ce “é “c “é 6c

Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets Only.

Most of the vrrieties 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.

For the Five-Cent Packets. For the Ten-Cent Packets.
Pea NOKEDS, AOE. cicnncssccntees cessecdauensoncn $1.00 15 Packets S06) cssccsssenpeeekes ante $1.00
50 Pet ot Sant AcptGeceareeont oe tweteEnecnos 1.88 50 ERAN | oct ecas Sees err, 3 3.25
100 Be Wah = aac wame memen Me nameeee eecuebe 3.50 100 ME aN ARs AE a idea 0 Pare 6.38

200 SI Ne. cook eee 6.50 200 REA ENE Pet Caley ay Serie a ASE 12.50
500 SS ee itn recat cuncueun cas coe e ane 15.00 500 ge aL ge TENS) eR ee. 2) 30.00

Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners’ and all other Large
Purchasers of Seeds.

If you purchase Seeds largely or grow Vegetables for Market. send for our Market Garden-
ers’ Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.

We Mail Seeds, Postage Paid.

Seeds in packets, ounces and quarter-pounds, are mailed by us free of pestage. 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 pcr quart.

OUR SYSTEM OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS is to give satisfaction to our customers, which
we always guarantee.
ROBERT BUIST COMPANY.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 3

VIEW OF BUIST’S ROSEDALE SEED FARM.

Montaly Calendar of Operations

—FOR THE—-

VEGETABLE GARDEN.

Vegetable gardening for the North in monthly operations cannot be accurately given, but
the active months in this department are March, April, May, August and September. We there
fore merely suggest hints of cropping and about the perioa they ‘should be attended to in lati
tudes of the Middle States. By observing the condition of the climate and season in the differ-
ent States, the time for planting can readily be determined.

There are several points, however, which must be held strictly in view to insure stecess.

Ist. Sow reliable seed from a reliable house; always avoid commissioned seeds, as they
are like the quack medicines of the countr y—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 %f 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 BulIst’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 wil! 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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Mew Moen. col). 1 8 52 M.| New Moons: 2002-3: ] 8 52 M.
Pirst Quarter... 0... 8 0 40 M. | First Quarter........ 8 0 40 M. |
Pall Moone. 2 25... 15 2 § A. | Full Moon... .i.°-..- 15 2 8 A.
Last Quarter........ 23 6 53 A. | Last Quarter........ 23 6 53 A. |
New Moon.......... 30 8 23 A. |New Moon.........: 30 8 23 A.
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sie 1 icc) Ze Rises} Sets. |R. & 8. se" Rises | Sets. | R. & S.] South
1} M lst. Spe. pm’t res.’ g || @ | 7|14| 7 25] 4 43] sets. |S. |7 3/5 95 sets. ev. 11)
7 Na Gi. vet Conan, 1788 | @ | |28] 7. 25 444] 615] 4/7 315 6) 6 32) 1 10
31 W|| Battle of Princeton, 1777 |; @ |¥5|13| 7 25|4 45] 733] 5/7 3/5 6) 7 44 2 7
4| T|| Isaac Newton born, 1642.|| @ |3|28|7 25/4 46] 851] 5/7 315 7) 8 563 1
5| F || Brit. burned Richmond, || @ |sx|!2| 7 25|4 47}10 5| 6|7 3/5 8) 10 5] 3 53
6| S || Epiphany. [1781.|| @ joz|24| 7 25/4 48/11 15] 6]7 3/5 9}11 10) 4 44
7| $ || Putnam born, 1718. || @ ,X| 8] 7 25) 4 49|morn}] 6|7 3/5 9} morn} 5 34
8} M 8th. Bat N. O., 1815 || p %]21|7 25|4 50] 027) 7|7 3} 5 10} O 17| 6 25
9] T Ind. of Mexico, 1825) ) || 4|7 24}4 51] 1 38|} 7)7 3/5 11) 1 22) 7 17
10| W|| Frank Leslie died, 1880. || ) |97}18| 7 24]4 52] 246) 8/7 3/5 12) 2 26) 8 10
11| T || Tom Thumb born, 1832. || ) |¥| 2|7 24]4 53} 3 51] 8/7 3/5 13) 3 28) 9 4
12 Deere sree 1825. | 2 ¥116]7 24/4 54] 460} 8/7 3/514 4 26) 9 57
13] S || Com. Maury born, 1806. || ) |w]29| 7 23|4 55] 5 53) 9)7 3/5 15) 5 19/10 49
14]* | Fort Fisher fell, 1865. | D |o|13} 7 23|4 56] 6 29| 9/7 3/5 15) 6 711 40
15| M Ga lb5th. Everett d , 1865 iO 1/26! 7 23) 4 57|rises.; 10|7 3|5 16) rises.|}morn
16| T <S9 Spencer died, 1599. || OQ |sz| 8|7 22/4 58} 6 3] 10)7 2/517) 6 18) 0 27
17| W || Bat. of Cowpens, 1781. |C |ae]19| 7 22) 4 59] 7 4) 10)7 2/5 18 7 14, 1 12
18] T || Lord Lytton died, 1873. ||O|Q| 11/7 21/5 1] 8 4|11}7 2/5 19] 8 10) 1 55|
19| F || Gen. R. E. Lee b., 1807 ||] Q|12}7 21)6 2) 9 5) 11)7 2)5 20) 9 5) 2 37,
20) S || King Kalakua died, 1881 ||Oj}|22|7 20/5 3| 959) 1117 2/5 21) 9 56) 317
21| S || J. C. Breck ridge b., 1821 ||Q |m| 3)7 20}5 4/11 0] 11/7 1/5 22/10 51) 3 58
22] M || Lord Bacon born, 1561. ||Q|mj15|}719|5 5]morn] 12|}7 1/5 23)11 60] 4 40
23) T || 23d. J. Lamar d., ’93 || C |m\27|7 18/5 6] O 3] 12)7 1/5 24| morn 5 24
24| W || Va read’d Cong.,’70.|| C |-=| 917 18|5 7| 1 6| 12/7 0)5 25) O 49, 6 11
|25| T || Karthq’ein Europe, 1838 || C |-|22|7 17|5 8| 2.10] 12|7 0|5 26] 1 48) 7 1)
| 26| F || Michigan admitted, 1837.|| C |m| 7/7 16)5 9] 3.13] 13|7 0)5 27) 2 50) 7 55
|27| S || Mozart born, 1756. C |m|22)}7 16)5 10) 4 16] 13/6 59/6 28) 3 50) 8 52
| 28] S || W. H. Prescott d., 1859. || C | Z| 7|7 15}5 11] 5 10| 13|6 59/5 29) 4 48) 9 51
29] M || Kansas admitted, 1861. C | f|22)}7 14/5 13| 6 O} 13)6 58/5 30) 5 40/10 51
| 30] T | 30th. Bradlaugh d.’91 @ || 7|7 13|5 14] 6 44] 13/6 57/5 31) 6 27\11 50
31| W | REX J. G. Blaine b., 1830.!] @ |¥5122] 7 1215 16] sets. | 1416 5615 S21 sets. | ev.46
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JANUARY, 5660.

1st, Rosh Hodesh, or New Moon Shebat ; 30th and 31st, New Moon, Adar 1.

CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

1st, damp, showery ; 2d to 3d, westerly winds, clearing, colder ; 4th to 5th, clouds,
cold, rain or snow; 6th to 7th, bright and frosty ; 8th to 10th, milder, damp, ansettled ;
llth to 12th, change to colder, windy ; 13th to 15th, clouds, unsettled, rain or snow =

16th to 18th, colder, wet, variable ; 19th to 20th, clearing, windy, frosty ; ; 21st to 23d,
changeable, clouds, rain; 24th to 25th, pleasant weather ; 26th to 27th, warmer, fine
weather ; 28th to 29th, 28th to 29th, damp, rainy, colder ; 30th to 31st, windy, variable, dull.

MARKET GARDENERS GIVE BUSTS OcEDS THE PREFERENCE

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3d. <A thorough eradication of all weeds must be made; a complete noeiny ané clearin.
ap every two weeks will insure this; stirring the soil frequently and deeply will guard agains
che damage from drought.

4th. Never, under any circumstance, allow a weed to seed upon your premises, every yes”
vou will then have fewer to destroy. Our habit is, when we see one growing either in the fieic
02 Way-side, to pull it up. Remember that a single plant of Dock will produce enough seed t
plant an acre, a Carrot will surprise you with its industry in propagation, a Thistle will lodge it:
‘eed In every part of your farm, and finally overrun it.

oth. PRACTICE INDUSTRY. An indolent gardener can never be successful; he is con
tmually putting off for to-morrow what should be done to-day; if you have one of this stamp.
‘nange him, as there can be no profit in anything he produces Failure in a crop with him i«
-enerally attributed to the season; he is not impressed with the old adage, that ‘‘ TIME ANT
t-E”? wait for no man.

OBSERVE that in no branch of business is industry more import-
avt than in gardening.

REMEMBER, that a well-stocked and well-kept garden is one »
the most profitabie investments for a family, as all housekeepers wet
«know 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 yon
zarden affairs have not proved satisfactory, note the difficulty, to insure better success anothe
jeason, as experience is always the best teacher; we can read and listen to that of others but are
getter satisfied and impressed with ourown. Draw. out your plans, study and reflect over them
and improve if possible, when perfected, live and work up to them, and you will be astonisher
0 see what can be accomplished. ‘‘GoOING IT BLIND”? is a poor and disastrous policy in any
ausiness, 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 in
working order; so it should be with the gardener and agriculturist. Before Spring opens, see
hat everything required is in perfect order. Overhaul all tools and implements, see that your
ences are secure for another year, arrange and clean up your barn and out-buildings, reclean you1
erass 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 4
spade) as soon as the frost is gone, and the ground in good working order. A top-dressing of sali
s also of great importance. :

Lawns may be improved by a good top-dressing, as soon as the leaves are gathered up, ans}
jefore the snow falls. Wood ashes, button bone, guano, or any prepared manure, is preferable to
garn 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 you
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
‘ention. Improve your mind by subscribing to some good agricultural paper, and supply your
‘elf with a few good works on Agriculture and Horticulture for your Winter reading. Make ow
your seed-list for Spring and Summersowing, and order them at once from Buist who will always
supply you with the choicest quality and growth. Bulist’s GARDEN SEEDS are famous for theb
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 oni:
weak, generally, of what may require attention. We take it as a matter of fact that every
wmne having a garden to cultivate is in possession of that simple and cheap method of pre
jucing early vegetables, by means of a hot-bed (for description of frame and mode 0
preparation, see page 28); and now is the time to make one No family having a garden ot an,
oretension should be without it. You furnish yourselves with strong, healthy plants, of every
variety of vegetable you desire to grow, and have them ready for transplanting in proper season
without the trouble ot hunting them up, and besides run no risk of buying plants that have
heen grown from inferior seeds. The time of sowing this month depends entirely upon thr
weather. If extremely cold, defer it to the last of the month, yet in a sheltered situation, wit}
good covering, a strong heat, and with a little extra attention you may sow early or hy the mir

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MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES. |
LD. He M. Ds Il. M. |
Hirst Quarter, .02%/:" 6 at 23 M. | First Quarter....... 6 11 23 M. |
Ball Moon... 14 8 50 MM.) Bull: Moon; .. x5.» a5 14 8 50 M. |
“Last Quarter....... 22 11 44 M.|Last Quarter....... 22 ll 44M.|
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- io | HISTORICAL EVENTS. ve Bf | SUn.] SUN. | Moon. =| Sun. | Sun. | Moon.|Moon.
o|o| Pai Zo Rises} Sets. |R. & " = = Rises | Sets. | R. &8.] South
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|| 1| T|| Texas seceded, 1861. | @ leel 6|7 1015 18| 7 44| 8.16 54/5 33] 7 46] 1 41
| 2) F || Peace with Mexico, 1848. || @ 2/19)7 9|5 19] 8 55] 13/6 5415 34] 8 53) 2 35
|| 31s Gen. J. E. Johnston b.,’07/| @ X| 3}7 7/5 20/10 11] 14|6 53/6 35/10 3) 3 27
| 4| S || Confed. States organ.,’61 ||@ X]17|7 6|5 22])11 26] 14|6 52/5 36]/11 12] 4 20
|} 5] M|| Ole Bull born, 1810. @ V1 11\7 5|5 23) morn] 14/6 51/5 37| morn| 5 13
iL OLE 6th. Aaron Buirb ,’56)| ) yil4|7 4|5 24] 0 36] 14|6 50/5 38] 018) 6 6
bea WY Georgia settled, 1733 || ). 7/29|7 3|5 25) 1 43] 14/6 49/5 39] 1 22/7 0O
|| 8] T || Admiral Wilkes d., 1877.|| ) yl13|7 2]5 26] 2 45] 14/6 4916 40| 2 21] 7 54
|| 9) F |S. J. Tilden born, 1814. DY) ¥/26)7 1)5 28] 3 41] 14]6 48)5 41] 3 17] 8 46
|, 10] S || Fall of Roanoke Isl, ’62.|| ) HO} 9/7 0/5 29] 4 28} 14/6 47/5 42) 4 5] 9 36
| | 11] S || Septuagesima Sunday. ) /23/6 59/5 30| 5 9] 14/6 46/5 43] 4 49/10 24
: 12} M|| First Public School, 1689.|| ) gs] 4/6 58|65 31] 6 44] 14/6 45/5 44] 5 27/11 10
' 13} T || Admiral Porter died, 1891|| }) 95}17/6 57|5 33] 6 16] 14/6 44/5 44] 6 2/11 53
14] W | @ayl4th. St. Valentine. ||CQ o5|28) 6 55/5 34| rises. } 14] 6 43/5 45] rises |morn|
15| T | Vey Blackstone died, 1780|}CO | 816 54/5 36| 6 56] 14/6 42/5 46] 6 59] O 35,
16} F || Ft. Donalson taken, 1862./|E2 }19|6 52|5 37| 7 50] 14/6 4115 47] 7 491 116
17| S || Treaty of Ghent, 1815. © ™m 116 51/5 38] 8 52] 14|6 39/5 48] 8 45] 1 57
18| S || Sexagesima Sunday. © ™m12}6 49|5 39] 9 52] 1416 38/5 48] 9 42] 2 38
19| M || Aaron Burr arrested, ’07./|CQ ™)23|6 48]5 41110 55] 14/6 37/5 49110 39] 8 21
20| T || Gen. Beauregard d., 1893.1;|O =| 6|6 46/5 42/11 57| 13/6 36/5 50111 381 4 6
21] W || Earthquake Corinth, ’58 ||O +/18/6 45/5 44 rn| 13/6 35/5 51| morn] 4 54
20 22d. Wash. b., 1732. || C |m| 2/6 43/5 45 59| 13|6 34/5 52) O 36] 5 45

F Hornet cap. Peng.’15|| C | mJ16|6 42|5 47 58] 13/6 33/5 52] 1 35] 6 38] ©
S || W. W. Corcoran d., 1888./| C 6 40/5 13/6 32) 5 53) 2 33) 7 35
S || Quinquagesima Sunday. || C 6 3915 6 31/5 .54| 3 25) 8 32
M || French Republic, 1848. || 6 37]: 3/6 30) 5 655) 4 13) 9 30
T || Shrove Tuesday. C 14/6 36] 5 51 12| 6 2915 56] 4 57/10 27
Ash Wednesday. C 1512916 3515 52 12|6 2815 66} 5 37111 23

No Jewish Feasts or Fasts in this month.

CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

1st to 2d, fair; 3d to 5th, rainy, foggy: 6 to 7th, changeable; 8th, showery; 9th to
10th, unsettled; 11th, clear and cool ; 12th to 13th, damp, gloomy ; 14th to 15th, very |

cold; 16th to 17th, variable, windy ; 28th to 19th, rainy ; 20th, clear and fair ; 21st to

22d, rain or snow; 23d, raw, cold; 24th to 25th, damp, dull; 26th to 27th, rain or snow;
28th, colder.

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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, wh ch always requires a stronger
heat than any other variety. Sow Buists 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
FORCING, 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 1n 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
orspindly. 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 toolsand implements, if you have not
| already doneso. Replace those which are lost through carelessness or negligence, and see that
| allarein 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 doesit 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 1s generally occasioned by late planting or neglect in culture, or what
| we should call by its correct name ‘‘LAZINESS.’’ There is a great army of easy-going and tired
| fellows among us and I think the gardening branch has more than its share of them.

| MARCH.

This is the first of the active Spring months with the gardener, and in many localities it
will be soon enough to start a hot-bed, these directions for culture will apply better to April than
March. An ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory, and a week’s experience, with close
observation, will teach you more than a volume. Those of my readers who have benefited by
the hints for February, and have started their hot-bed, must attend to it carefully The care is
not great, and will soon become a habit but it must be given promptly and without fail. Al
plants under glass require attention. and air must be given at every favorable opportunity. The
sun heat on a close-confined frame will soon destroy the plants, and neglecting to close them on
a raw, cold day, will check their growth, and possibly injure them beyond recovery Watering
must be attended to, using tepid, not cold water, and should 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 is beyond their time and inclination—
a simple plan to raise early vegetables by means of window-boxes. These, well dramed with
broken erocks 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 tully 2 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. Breets—Early Egyptian, Eclipse, Buist’ Extra Early, Early Othello, Lentz
Early Red Turnip or Early Blood Turnip CARBAGE—Set out the plants that you have winter-
ed over in cold trames CARROT - ow Early Scarlet Horn, and Half Long Scarlet. CRESS and
MUusTARD—Sow tor Salad. Select the Mammoth curled-leaved Mustard, as it is by far the best.
Sow CELLERY, Lerruce, and also transplant Lettuce seedlings from winter frames. Sow RaAp-
ISH. Early Long Scarlet and Early Scarlet Turmp, French Breaktast. Early Scarlet Globe, and
White Turnip. On1on SETs—Plant. select the smallest size. as the large ones shoot to seed It
you desire to grow large Onions from seed. and weathe is favorable, sow thinly on rich soil the
last of this month. Select the Improved Bermuda, Mammoth White King, the latter is a very
large Italian,variety and of a very delicate flavor, the Large Glohe 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. PoTATOES—Plant

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| | CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

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clouds, threatening; 7th to 8th, damp, foggy, rainy ; 9th to 10th, breezy, cool, rough;
11th to 12th, blustery, squally, gusty; 13th to 14th, change, clouds, variable; 14th to
16th, rainy, strong wind, cooler; 17th to 18th, clear, fine, pleasant, genial; 19th to
20th, clouds, rain, unsettled ; 2lst to 23d, milder, rainy ; 24th to 25th, change, stormy
thunder; 26th, clearing, fine; 27th to 28th, drizzly, cooler, windy; 29th to 31st mode-
rating, clouds, windy. ;

Buist’s Seeds are the Gardeners’ Choice,

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 9

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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, as it surpasses all other varieties,
TURNIPS—Sow the Early White Flat Dutch (strap-leaved). ASPARAGUS —New beds should
now be formed (Kead remarks on page 31). RHUBARB Roots and HoRSsE-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 OS
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, ete., may now
have their covering shaken up, and on warm days taken off entirely, recovering them only on the
possibility of a cold spell. Prepare vacant beds for bedding plants, by deep culture, moderately
enriched with manure, spade them up and leave them in this condition until the time for plant-
ing; change, if possible, the arrangement of your flower beds from last year, giving your garden
a more diversified and better appearance; remove the straw coverings from roses and other plants,
finish all pruning, and make a general clearing up for Spring operations.

APRIL.

This is realiy 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 favorable, 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 and sowing, owing to the
changeable seasons. What was recommended for March in a late season should be deferred until
April. What may now be planted in light soil, had better be deferred to a later period on cold,
heavy ground. A general clearing up, manuring and dressing the beds of Asparagus, Rhubarb,
and other permanent roots and plants, if not already done, should have early attention this
month. In all cases when it is possible, use a spading fork around the roots in preferance to a
spade, ‘‘AND REMEMBER IT IS USELESS TO EXPECT GOOD CROPS FROM BARREN SOIL.’’?’ PLENTY
OF MANURE AND MUSCLE ARE THE IMPORTANT LEVERS REQUIKED IN RAISING PROFITABLE
CROPS AFTER SOWING BuIST’s SEEDS. The following variety of seeds are suitable for present
planting:

Beet.—EARLY EGYPTIAN, EARLY ECLIPSE, Buist’s EXTRA EARLY, EARLY BLOOD
TURNIP, IMPROVED LONG BLooD and do not overlook the OTHELLO BLOOD TURNIP. Those
who have never raised the Swiss CHARD we advise to try it this season; this variety may truly
be called ‘‘cut and come again.’’ * The leaf stalks are prepared similar to Asparagus, and by
many it is greatly preferred; in fact, it is a delightful dish.

Beans.—BusH, or SNAP-SHORTS, in sheltered situations. Sow about the middle of the
month the Buist’s LIGNTNING VALENTINE, EARLY MOHAWK, DWARF BUTTER WAX BIs-
MARCK, DWARF GERMAN WAX, IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX, the first is the earliest and most pro-
ductive 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 ButT-
TER WAX. The SHIPPER’S FAVORITE is the best of all the large green-podded varieties.

CAULIFLOWER and BROcOLI plants, transplant from frames. Althongh 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 srown, 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, %
ounce and ounces, also 4%, 14 and 1 pound cartoons. Seed of these varieties offered in any other
way is spurious, As the cabbage fly is very destructive to the young plants, it is the safest plan

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i4th, Festival of Passover, or Passah ; 29th to 30th, New Moon Tyar.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
Ist to 3d, windy. 4th to 5th, warmer; 6th to 7th, rain: 8th to 10th, unsettled ;

| 11th to 12th, cool ; 13th, togzy ; 14th, clear, cool ; 15th to 16th, rain ; 17th to 18th, cool
and clear; 19th to 21st, heavy vains, hail; 22d to 23d, gloomy, unsettled ; 24th, thun-
der showers; 25th to 26th, clear, Hae weather ; 27th to 28th, thunder showers, warmer ;
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bo 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 te
it at once.
Carrot.—Sow Early Scarlet Horn, Guerande, Half Long Scarlet, Scarlet Nantaise and

_ Buist’s Long Orange, the latter for main crop, either for garden or field culture. It produces very

large smooth roots.

Celery.—Sow Buist’s MAMMOTH WHITE, GOLDEN DWARF, GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING,
DWARF WHITE and DWARF CRIMSON. We have often wondered why the Crimson was not more
extensively grown as it possesses a peculiar rich nutty flavor, entirely distinct from the White,
and is deserving of greater popularity. For an early crop select the WHITE PLUME. It will
not, however, answer for the main crop, as it rusts and decays. .

Cress and Mustard.—Sow for salad, they should be used together. Select the
Mammoth Curled Mustard. It is the best.

Cucumber.—Plant in a sheltered situation. It is also desirable to plant a few seeds
of the large English varieties in your hot-bed after the plants are removed, as they will come into
bearing much earlier than those grown out-doors, and be of much finer quality. For out-door
culture plant the PERFECTION WHITE SPINE and LONDON LONG GREEN. ‘Transplant your Egg
Plants and Tomatoes from frames, if not already attended to, and another sowing of the latter
can be made for a later crop; select the MASESTIC, BEAUTY and BELLE for this purpose, as ne
other varieties will please you as much.

Leek.—Buist’s Mammoth is the best, and sow with the intention of transplanting,
which should be done in moist weather. They will well repay you for the extra trouble, in their
enormous size.

Lettuce —Sow and also transplant from Spring or Winter beds. There are very few
cultivators who grow Lettuce to perfection. The soil must be of the richest nature and grown
quickly, in order to produce crisp heads. Select Prize Head, Black-Seeded Simpson, Hanson,
Royal Cabbage, Boston and Philadelphia Market, and for sowing to come in late, select the Sala-
mander, Dutch Butter or India Curled.

Onion Sets.—Plant, and also a few Shallots, and do not overlook a few plants of
Chives, as they are indispensable for making a good omelette.

Onion Seed.—-Sow thickly for producing Onion Sets, and thinly for growing large-
sized Onions ‘The soil for the latter cannot be too rich. The varieties for producing sets are
Yellow Dutch and White Silver Skin. For producing full-sized Onions the first year, the Red
Wethersfield, Yellow Danvers and any of the Italian varieties.

Parsiey.—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 ot 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 becore too far advanced before using them; the proper
time to have them in ail their perfection is when the pods have swelled and the peas formed.
When more fully advanced they alivays 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. J%o not
overlook planting it.

Carter’s Stratagem, Pride of the Market, Heroine Duke of AIl-
bany and Evolution are the cream of varieties for the general crop, they all produse
pods almost as large as that of the Lima Bean.

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tae MOONS PHA. |
| MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
| | D. M, D. H. M.
| , First Quarter........ 6 8 39 M. | First Quarter..-:..... 6 8 39 M.
wore Ds 14h ip 37 M.| Full Moon........... wes 1D 37 M.
“as (UAREE) 1. 2. <2: 21 3 31 A. | Last Quarter....-....21 3 31. A.
New WEOEN Shite cn. 28 9 50 DE. 1 Naw moan... Ses. 28 9 50 M. |
| \} | z 4 “Latitude Middle States, 3/3 [Latitude of ari States
fecal 3S| 3 eg eat ge ena ea =O ee
||} | || HISTORICAL EVENTS. ||83/ 2a | sow. sox, | Moos. =<] Sun. | Sun. | Moon.|Moon.
Bia eal =| ZS Rises] Sets. R. & S| 2=|Rises| Sets. | RK. & S.| South
| aja | AS]o la ula wla uw |S |e un ule oui ow
|| | T|| Dewey s'ks Span. 't,98 || @ yl 6l4 59/6 56/10 2| F.}5 1216 42] 9 391 218
| 2| W || Stonewall Jackson w. ’63.|| @ | ¥|20}4 67|6 57|10 54| 3/5 11/6 43/10 32) 3 14
| 3} T || Farragut at N. O, 1862. || @|O} 4/4 56/6 58)10 39} 3/5 10/6 43/11 18) 4 7,
'| 4| F/| Saturn's ring dis., 1626. @ |O}18) 4 54}6°59| morn} 3/5 10/6 44/11 59) 4 57
| 5| S | Bonaparte died, 1821. @ jos} 2}4 53)}7 O} 016] 3]5 9/6 45} morn} 5 44
|| 6S “Hsth. Humboltd., 1859) D jooli4] 4 62/7 1] 0 48} 3/5 8/6 46] 0 35] 6 2s
| 7| M| J.P. Benjamin d.,’84/| }) |o5]/28]4 61)}7 2) 115) 3/5 7/6 46] 1 6) 7 J0
8] ‘T || Battle of McDowell, 1862.|| ) |Q.|10/4 50/7 3] 1388] 4/5 7/6 47] 1 34] 7 51
9} W || Stonewall Jackson d. ’63 || ) ||21/4 4917 4] 2 3] 4/5 61648! 2 3] 8 32
10] T || Pacific R. R. finished, ’69|| } jm] 1}4 48/7 6] 230] 4/5 5/6 48] 2 331 9 14
| 11] F|| Gen. J E. B. Stuart d.,64| D |mlis|4 47/7 6] 253] 415 416491 3 21 9 5x
| iz S || Bat. of Spot’nia C H.,’64|| D |™/29)4 4617 7] 3 20] 415 416 50} 3 32/10 44
| 13} $ || Vienna taken, 1809. ) || 914 4517 8) 3 50) 4/5 3/6 50) 4 711 3
|| 14] M| @a Mth. Jamest’n set.’07)| © |=}23| 4 44/7 9] rises.| 4/65 2/6 51| rises. |mor:,
| 8] T | RS) Span. Cab. res., 1898 || |m| 7/4 43/7 10| 8 35! 4/5 116 5al 8 131 0 24
' | 16} W || First st’ r crossed ocean,’ 19}| © |m}21/4 42|7 11] 9 31] 4/5 116531 9 81117
| 17] T || Breckinridge died, 1875. ||Q|7| 5|4 42/7 11/1021] 4/5 ol6 53] 9 59| 2 12
_| 18} F || Vicksburg invested, 1863 ||C© | 7/19|4 41/7 12/11 2] 4/4 5916 51110 44/3 ¢s
' 19} S || Revolution begun, 17765. 1|© |v3| 2)4 40|713)1t 41] 4/4 5816 65)11 26) 4 2
| 20) 8 || Rogation Sunday. ‘| © |43|14|4 39) 7 14| morn} 4] 4 57|6 54] morn} 4 55
| hal M || @™21st. Lafayette d., 734} C 48/29) 4 39|7 15] 012] 414 57/6 56] O 31 6 46
| 22) 'T Q_ Victor Hago d., 1885.|| € |az|11|4 38|7 16| 0 42] 4/4 5616 57| 0 37/ 6 37
{ | 23) W | Livingstone died, 1836. C |/25) 4 37/717) 116] 4)4 56/6 57| 1 16] 7 2-
| 24] T || Ascension Day. C || 9}4 36]}7 18] 145) 3] 4 56/6 :8) 1 52] 8 19
1125 F || Dr. Paley died, 2836. C ||22|}4 35)}7 19) 217] 314 55/6 59] 2 28) 9 12
| 26] § || Pres. Johnson acq., 1868./| C |¥°| 6]4 35|7 20] 253] 314 5517 O| 3 910 7
| 27 s Jay Gould born, 1836. C |v7}20| 4 34) 7 20] 3 34] 3)4 55/7 O| 3 55111 4
28) M | €g 28th. Max. in Mex.’64|| @|¥| 4/4 34|7 21] sets. | 314 5517 1 sets. lev. 9
297:'F ey Josephine died, 1814.|| @ | y {18} 4 33|7 22} 8 41] 314 54/7 1] 8 18] 0 59
30] W || Dr. Kane sails, 1853. @ |O} 1/4 33|7 23) 9 31] 3/4 6417 1) 910/15
31 =e Battle Seven Pines, 1862.!| @ [1/16] 4 3217 2311011] 3)4 5417 2] 9 53] 2 47
: JEWISH CALENDAR FOR MAY 5660. |
a 29th, New Moon Sivan.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER. |
Ist to 3d, threatening; 4th to 6th, fine spring weather; 7th to 8th, clear and warm; |
9th, windy; 10th to 11th, showery, windy; 12th, thunder Saonee: 13th to 14th, change.
able; 15th to 16th, cooler; 17th to 18th, stormy; 19th to 20th, Reay rains; 21st to 92d,
clear and fine; 23d to 25th, very sultry; 26th, cooler; 27th to 28th, great storms; 2Sth,
windy; 30th to 31st, clear, cooler. |
THIS 1S THE 72 YEAR FOR BUIST’S SEEDS,

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 13

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Alaska or Blue Wonder.—Is very desirable as a second early variety, 1s of gona
quality and very productive.

Early Blue Peter.—A dwarf variety, may be grown along the edges of walks: its
pods and peas are very large.

Premium Gem.—A wrinkled marrow, productive and delicious flavor, Extra Early -
American Wonder, the earliest of the wrinkled varieties, sweet and luscious.

Kentish Invicta.—Very productive, and a good variety for market gardeners to suc-
eeed 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.—tTransplant from frames.

Potatoes.—Seiect and plant those grown in Eastern localities; they will always pro
duce much finer Potatoes. We annually obtain our stock from Vermont and Nova Scotia. Plant
Early Rose, Extra Early Vermonts and Early Maine; Beauty of Hebron, Mammoth Pearl and
White Star for late or general crop.

Radish.—Continue sowin, the red varieties up te the 20th; if sown later they are liable
to grow spongy and shoot to seed without forming any root. Buist’s White and Yellow Summe:
and White Strasburgh are the best for sowing the last of the month; they will be crisp and tende1

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. Sov
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 o:
Herbs is so seldom seen in a garden, tor culinary and medicinal purposes. These are some of the
varieties that should be grown for household use: Anise, medicinal; Balm, medicinal; Dili
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. (Fo:
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. Ifsuch seeds had onl
the power of speech, they would tell you that they are weak and sickly, owing to their long ane
weary confinement in their close packets, and from the infirmities of age. NEXT TO OLD SEED:
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 no
already a good hand cultivator, purchase the PLANET or GEM, both are illustrated in this Guide
Either will pay thei: 2.st in a week.

MAW.

By carefully examining the directions given for April, you may find something that yor
have overlooked. If so, attend toitat once. The majority of vegetables having now beri
sown, and others transplanted in favorable situations, their proper cultivation and thinning on:
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 gradi
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 o7
SNAP-SHORT varieties, the EaRLY VALENTINE, SHIPPERS’ FAVORITE and DWARF GOLDE
WAX are the best, and do not overlook the DwArF Lima, which isa 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.—tThe 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. Seiect the largest
and strongest plants, the small ones can be transplanted later for a succession.

Stock Beets.—Such «as Mange: 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 (fron
600 to 800 bushels to the acre), and its value to the farmer great Select Buist’s Golden Globe
{if your soil is shallow), Buist’s Mammoth Long Red, Golden Tankard and Chirk Castle Mangei, _
if your soil is deep and rich

SSSI

6th Month,

30 Days.
+4

JUNB.

MOON’S, PHASES.

MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.

D. H. M. D. H. M.
First Quarter....... 5 1 59 M. | First Quarter....... 5 1 59 M.
BRall;Moons aii . .$ 12 10 38 As 4 Pall Mion: . «).c..26 12 10 38 A.
Last Quarter....... 19 7 57 A. | Last Quarter....... 19 7 57 A.
New Moon......... 26 8 27 A. |New Moon......... 26 8 7A.

| | als a Latitude Md dale le States. S [Latitude of Southern States
sil || ‘et es ah ee i ee Se OE, CE
=| || HISTORICAL EVENTS. | =2| By | Sun.| Sun. | Moon. | So) Su Moon.|Moon.
CANS 4 Eto] ZS Rises] Sets. R. & 8. Fs som Sets. | R. &S.] South

ala | A3;o% la wlaowl aw |S [oe ule wl lem
1| F || Surrender Capt Jack, ’73)| @ |gz| 1|4 32|7 24] 10 47] F.|4 53/7 2/10 32) 3 34)
2| S || Treaty of Paris, 1814. @ |ocl12|}4 31])7 25)11 16) 2)|4 63/7 3/11 5) 4 22

| 3} S || Whit Sunday. @ |onl22| 4 31]7 26/11 41) 2)}4 63/7 3/11 34/5 5
4| M |; George III. born, 1738. @ |X| 3) 4 30]7 26|morn| 2]4 63)7 4) morn| 5 47
5| T 6th. Oil City dis’r ,92\| p | }16|4 30]7 27] 0 4| 2/4 52/7 4] 0 3] 6 28
6| W Patrick Henry d., ’99|| ) |.129| 4 29|7 27| 033] 2/4 52/7 5] 03417 9
7| T || Edwin Booth died, 1893 || >} |™]12)4 29|7 28| 0 55] 2)4 52/7 6| 1 2] 7 62
8) F || Bat. Port Republic, 1862 || D |™%]26] 4 28) 7 28) 121} 114 517 6 1 82) 8 37

| 91 S || Ford’s Theatre coll’d, ’93 || ) |=|10}4 28]7 29] 149] 1]4 51/7 7| 2 5] 9 24

/10| S || Trinity Sunday. py |]22| 4 28]7 30} 2 23) 1/4 51/7 7 2 42/10 14

11] M || Confed Cav. ent'd Md.’63 yp |m| 2)4 2817 30} 3 2] 1/4 51/7 7| 3 24/11 8
12) T | @al2th Bryantd , 1878 || © |m}16)4 28/7 31 rises.| 1|4 51|7 7) rises morn
13) W | S9 Gen Scott born, 1786 || © |m|28) 4 28/7 31] 816] 0} 4 51/7 8} 752) 0 3
i T| Battle Marengo, 1800. ||Q|7|11/4 2817 32| 9 1| 0451/7 8| 8 4111 0
15| F || Arkansas admitted, 1836.|!Q | 7|25|4 28|7 32; 9 41| 0}4 51/7 9 9 25) 1 56

| 16 S | Great eclipse, 1806. O |¥5| 9} 4 28|7 32}10 15| S |4 51/7 91/10 4] 2 50

17| $ |) First Sunday after Trinity|| © |/§|23| 4 28|7 33|)10 46| 0] 4 51/7 9/10 40) 3 43
18} M || Battle of Waterloo, 1815 ||© |x| 7/4 28]7 33)11 13] 1/4 61/7 10/11 13] 4 35
19} T 19th. Ala. sunk, 1864 || C |<¢]20} 4 28/7 33/11 50} 1/4 51)7 10] 11 53] 5 25

| 20) W Santa Anna died, ’76)| C |X| 4|/4 28/7 33|morn| 1/4 52/7 10} morn] 6 16

| 21; T || © enters 9s. Summer beg. C |X|17) 4 29) 7 34) 018] 1/4 52)7 11) 0 27/7 7

| 22] F || Obelisk raisedin N.Y ,’81)| C || 1/4 29|7 34] 052] 11/4 52/711] 1 6/8 O
23! S || Randolph of Ro’ked. 33 @ |v7}15) 4 29) 7 34) 1 31] 2/4 53)7 11) 1 50} 8 55
24| S || St. John the Baptist. C |&] 1)4 29)7 34) 214) 2)4 5317 11) 2 36) 9 51
25| M foe killed, 1876 C |¥}16) 4 30/7 34) 3 6] 2)4 53/7 12) 3 28/10 48
26] T ||} 26th. Afghan tr’y, ’ 79.||@ |O| 1/4 30/7 34| 4 1] 2/14 54)7 12) 4 24)11 44
27| W ax Joe Smith killed, ’44 | @ |17|16| 4 30|7 34) sets 3|4 54! 7 12) sets. jev 37,
28] T || Madison died, 1836. @ |01|29| 4 31/7 34] 8 45] 3/4 5417 12] 8 28] 1 28
29) F }| Henry Clay died, 1852. || @ jo0j12| 4 31|7 35| 917) 3) 455/712) 9 4) 215

30) 8 Geoae made Lieut-Gen.°64 @ |o0)/24)4 31)7 35] 9 44] 3/4 55)7 12] 9 3613 O

JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JUNE, 5660. |

3d, Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost; 27th to 28th, New Moon Tamuz.

| CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

| ‘dst to 2d, genial, warm; 3d to 4th, very sultry, thunder showers; 5th to 6th, Ene

| growing weather; 7th, rain and sanehing: 8th to 9th, cloudy, very saliry: 10th to 12th,
storm wave, cooler; 13th to 14th, unseltled 15th to 18th, local show ers; 19th to 20th,
clear, warm; 21st to 22d, changeable; 234, ‘damp and rainy; 24th to ‘26th, thunder
showers; 27 th, very hot; 28th to 29th, local hail storms; 30th, clear.

Buists Majestic Towato beats them al for Color, Size and Perfsction of Form,

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 1s

Carrot.—Continue sowing the Half-Long Scarlet for table use, and Buist’s Long Orange
for stock feeding.

Cauliflower.— In &frames will require copicus 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.—Makea 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 oi
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 continué 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 RosrE, WHITE STAR anv
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 ight and air into the
earth, and imparting life and vigor into the growing plants—bear in mind that good cultivation
is almost equal to good manuring.

The earth is the natural mother of weeds, and will require your utmost vigilance to de-
stroy them. The use of hand cultivators, to assist in the cultivation of the soil and the extermi-
nation of weeds, are very important. They do their work easily and thoroughly, and are back-
Savers, economizing both time and labor. Use the PLANET DoUBLE WHEEL HOE or the MODEL:
either will save its cost in a week.

Asparagus.—Beds keep free from weeds, particularly beds recently planted. Cut
away all seed bearing stems, as they are exhausting to the roots.

Bush, or Snap-Short Beans.—Plant every two weeks for a succession—the
Lightning Valentine, Shipper’s Favorite, Dwarf Golden Wax and Dwarf Butter Bismarck are
the most desirable for Summer planting. If your Lima or Wax Pole Beans have not come up
s itisfactory 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 tar 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 applicatione
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.
you are growing Mangel Wurzel for your stock this season, give them every attention, thin out,
Pe keep thoroughly cultivated; with a little care and good treatment, their growth will aston-
ish you. -
aoe Cabbage.—Transplant last month’s suwings, which will head in September and

ctober.

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31 Days. oD SIN R °
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MOON’S PHASES: |
{
MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES. )
D. H. M. D. H. M.
| | First Quarter........ 4 7 14 A. | First Quarter........ 4 7 14 A.
Pileyicon:. 2024 iy 8 Oi hl? Ridoa. a's. ee 12 8 22 M.
Last Quarter........ 19 0 31 M.| Last Quarter........ 19 0 31 M
New Moon. ... 2). .: 26 8 43 M.| New Moon.:;........ 26 8 43 M. |
ile lite intitade M dale States, S Latitude of Southern States
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x |g || HISTORICAL EVENTS. ae B SUN. sux. | Moox Bo Sun. | Sun. | Moon.|Moon.
whe — | ZS | Rises| Sets. R. & S. == |Rises | Sets. | R. &S.] South
Push) AS" la uja via. uw [AM [ewe Ml Mi M
| 1| & || 3d Sunday after Trinity. |.314 3117 34/10 7| 8.|4 55}7 12/10 4] 3 42
2] M Garfield shot, 1881, | @ [se 13) 4 32|7 34/10 36] 4/4 56|7 11/10 36) 4 24
y Santiago,’98.)| @ |Sul"3| 4 33 7 34/1059] 4/4 66/7 11/11 4/65 5

4. W 4th. Jefferson d , 26 || D |m,@|4 33/7 33] 11 23) 4/4 67/7 11/11 32) 5 47
5} T Battle Chippewa, "14 || } |ml2)4 34|7 33|11 49] 4] 4 58/7 10) morn) 6 30
6) F || Va. vot. on New Con.,’6%| ) M59 4 35|7 33|}morn| 4/4 55/7 10) 0 2) 7 15)
i 2 nea ca yp |= 26 4 35|7 aS 019] 5|459|7 10) 0 37| 8 4

d rlor died, , 7 32 56 5 56
9} M Caaean Wear pila, 1855. : m,|L0 4 37 , 32 40 : ; 0 ’ ° ; 2 ° 50
10] T || Gibraltar captured, 1703. || } |m|24] 4 37|7 32] 2 30| 5/5 017 9) 2 53/10 47
1) W || J. Q. Adams born, 1767. || D|z|22)4 38]7 31) 3.31) 5/5 1/7 9| 3 54/11 44
13| F CE) Drait noes iN Yeal| Oll1O/4 4ol7 30] #16 5/5 27 sl B 3} 0 41
14} S || Gag Law passed, 1798. 3 323 4 40|7 30 5 is 6 : 3 ; : : Fi : 36
| 15] S || Battle Vicksburg, 1862 ||© jez], 2] 4 41/7 29] 918, 6/5 3/7 7] 9 14) 2 29
/16| M|| Dist Columbia estab.,’90.|| © |ex|15]4 42/7 29] 9 54) 6/5 5/7 7] 9 5a] 3 21
'17| T || Panic in Denver, 1893. ||Q|x|,1]4 43/7 28/10 22] 6]5 4/7 7/10 30| 4 13
18] W | Battle of Bull Run, 1861.||©|(J?/4 44/7 28/10 54) 6/5 4/7 711 7/5 4
er aera salt ce alae a elec
21| S || Gen. Garcia Eaieeea 98) | ap|27 4 46 (BOs "0 13 : 3 ay 60 34 “it
93| § || Battle of Atlanta, 1964. ||C |\y\U]4 4717 24 1 0| 6/5 717 5] 123] 8 41
23| M || Gen. Burnside born, 1824 || C |¥|2°|4 48|7 23| 152] 615 7|7 5| 2 14] 9 36
24| T || First Con. of Virginia, ’21|| € [m|9]4 49/7 22| 2.50| 6|5 8|7 4] 3 13110 30
25] W || JE B Stuart, Maj-Gen.’62\| € |m[20|4 50|7 21| 350| 6|5 9/7 3] 4 12)11 21
(26) T || Gs26th. R. Fulton b.,’6° os| 2/4 51/7 20] sets. 615 9/7 3] sets lev. 9
27| F | SY Golden Gate lost, ’62|| @ |an|!®| 4 52/7 19] 7 46| 6]510|7 2] 7 37] 0 55
28| S || Surrender of Ponce, 1898 oz|28)4 53/7 19| 812] 6/5 11/7 1] 8 5] 133
29| ss || First Almanac prt.. 1472.||@ |q|19| 4 54/7 18| 8 34 1 9
30| M|| Penn died, 1718. _ @ 1924/4 64/717] 9 3 Brea ol el 3 1
+ ) eG > 2 5) 3 ]

311 T!! A Johnson died, 1875. @ Im! 8) 4 5517171 9 26] 615 13/6 591 9 341 3 43

JEWISH CALENDAR FOR JULY, 5660.
15th, Fast of Tamuz ; 27th, New Moon Ab.

CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

Ist to 2d, hot, thunder; 3d to 4th, cloudy, sultry; 5th to 7th, stormy, heavy rains;
8th, cooler; 9th to 12th, very hot, thunder, showers; 13th to 15th, clear, cooler; 16th :
19th, changeable ; 20th to 22d, rains thunder; 23d to 24th, clear, cooler ; 25th to 28th
warm, thunder, with heavy rains; 29th to 3!st, still very warm, with local showers.

i Over Thirty Million Dollars’ worth of Garden Seeds are annually sold in this country,
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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. aa 17

Celery.—lIf 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 saccession. 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; butstill it is worth risking i!
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 PURPLE ToP YELLow; it is the largest
srowing 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 jt 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, 3

JULY.

Weather during this month is generally hot and dry , and men generally opposed te mach
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.

Eeet.—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. Ifthe 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.

Egg 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.—tTrain, 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 te 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
Ss ason is generally too short to form large roots.

Turnip.—A portion of yeur sowings should be made the !ast of the month, just before
or after rain. The Red Top or White Flat Strap-leaved are the best flat varieties; but BUISI 3
MAMMOTH RED ToP WHITE GLOBE is the best of all; sow it, it will please you. They are of the
easiest culture, and are generally sown broadcast. Those who desire to cultivate a choice Yel
iow Turnip, we strongly recommend the Yellow Globe; it should be grown in drills. ana 6@§)
be sown much later than the Ruta Baga.

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2| T || Alabama adopted Con ’19|| @ |™|26|4 57|7 15|10 19| 6|5 14/6 57/10 35) 5 9
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4| 8S S. J. Tilden died, ’86.|| }) |--|21|4 59|7 12|)11 32] 6 5 16| 6 55) 11 55} 6 45
5| § || 8th Sunday after Trinity. D|m| 4)5 0O]7 11) morn] 6]5 16) 6 54) morn 7 37
6} M || Tennyson born, 1809. Dp (ml1s}5 1/710) 019] 6/5 17/6 F4) O 42) 8 32
7| T || Creek treaty, 1790. DIZ] 31/6 2/7 9) 114] 6/5 18/6 63) 1 37) 9 28
8| W || Bat. Cedar Mountain, ’62|| )|7|17|5 3/7 7| 216] 5/5 18/6 52) 2 38/10 26
9} T || Gen. Lyon killed, 1861 yi} 16 41/7 6] 3 26] 5)5 19/6 51 3 44/11 21
10| F (se) 0th. Missouri ad ,’21||© |¥3|16)5 5)7 5|rises.) 5/5 20/6 50| rises [morn
11/§ VS) Mosby cap. wag. tr.’63 O |x| 115 6]7 4) 718) 5/5 21/6 49) 7 13 0 17)
12) $ || 9th Sunday after Trinity.||O |at|14)5 7/7 3| 753) 5|5 21/6 48) 7 53) 1 11)
13] M|| Nat Turner’s insur. 1831.||O |o¢|28)5 8|7 1] 8 25| 5|]5 22/6 46 8 31] 2 5
14| T || Farragut died, 1870. O|}¥}12}5 917 0} 8 68] 5|5 23/6 45) 9 & 2 58
15| W || Napoli on born, 1769. OQ |X|26)5 10/6 58, 9 33] 4)5 23/6 44, 9 49) 3 52
16| T || Senator Ben Hill d., 1882.|| © |*|10|5 116 57/10 14| 4|5 24/6 43/10 33] 4 46
17) F || 17th. Ole Bulld., 1880)| € |9|24| 5 12}6 56/10 59) 4/5 25/6 42)11 20] 5 42
18] § First steamboat, 1807.|| C |¥} 9|5 13]6 55/11 51| 4/5 25/6 41| morn] 6 37,
| 19] S || 10th Sunday after Trinity|| C |¥|23}5 14|6 54|morn| 4/5 26/6 39) 0 15) 7 33
20} M || Ben. Harrison born, 1833 || € |—I| 7/5 15|6 53| 0 45] 3/5 26/6 38] 1 &| 8 26
21; T || Chattanooga taken, 1863 | C |o|20|}5 16/6 51] 1 44] 3|6 27/6 37] 2 5| 9 17
22) W || New Mexico annexed,’ 4S|| C |on] 315 17/6 50| 2 45) 3/5 28/6 36] 3 3/10 6
aa Battle Rappahannock, 762|| C |o5]15]}5 18]6 48| 3 45] 315 28/6 35) 3 59)!0 52
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26| & || 1 1th Sunday after Trinity 9Uj19}5 2116 42} 7 8] 215 30/6 31] 7 91
27| M |) Earthq’ kein Sumatra,’ &3'| @ |9|29|5 22|6 41] 7 31] 1/65 31/6 30} 7 37) 1 41
28) T || Battle Centreville, 1862. nyi11}5 23|)6 39| 7 56| 1/5 32/6 29] 8 5) 2 23
29) W || Brigham Young d., Tid. m]23)5 24/6 388) 8 22] 1)5 32/6 28) 8 37) 3 6
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31| F || Charleston Earthq’ ke,’86\| @ |--|17|5 26|6 35] 9 30] 0 |5 3416 25] 9 51] 4 38
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR AUGUST, 5660.
5th, Fast of Ab; 25th to 26th, New Moon Ellul.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.
Ist, stormy; 2d to 3d, clear, windy; 4th to 5th, breezy, coolei; 6th to 8th, very hot; |

9th to 10th, changeable; 11th to 13th, sultry; 14th to 15th, thunder, with henge rains;
16th to 17th, cooler and clear; 18th to 20th, great heat, with local showers; 21st to 2d,

stormy, rain and hail; 23d to ‘24th, clear and cooler; 25th, windy; 26th to 28th, cloudy,
unsettled, 29th, Sees 30th to 3'st, warm and lear

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The most serious as we!l as the most unprofitable investment for
the market gardener is the sowing of spurious seeds.

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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 19
AUGUST.

This is the last of the gardening months of Summer; and the time for sowing all va-
rieties of vegetables that require but a short season to mature their crops—such as PEAS, SNAP
BEANS, 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 Top GLoBE, WHITE
and YELLOW GLOBE, YELLOW ABERDEEN and AMBER GLOBE, should be sown as early in the
month as possible. The best of all the globe varieties is the BuIsT’s MAMMOTH RED ToP GLOBE.
Sow it by all means, it is becoming very popular and cannot be recommended too highly.

The flat varieties, such as RED Top and WHITE FLAT DuTCH (STRAP-LEAVED), will
frequently be in time if sown as late as September 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 experiencéd 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 4, 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 ta
ripen more evenly. Those who have acted upon our suggestion and planted the MAJESTIC,
BELLE or BEAUTY, will now find that we have not praised them too highly. LIMA and other
POLE 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 by keeping the soil well tilled.

SEPTEMBER.

This month is still an active one with the gardener. Seeding time fs 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 na
irospects of any; your Beets, instead of being the varieties for table use, are those generally cul-
iivated for stock-feeding, with many other similar disappointments which are frequently ex;
perienced. Jt 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 therefore 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 eold 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 tirst 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 @ short one. CELERY should be earthed up. ENDIVE tied up for blanching. Sow also
CORN SALAD, SPINACH, and KALE to remain ont all Winter. Sow also BuisT’s EARLY WHITE

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D. H. M. D. H M.
First Quarter....... 2 2 56 M. | First Quarter....... 2 2 56 M
Malt iGo... 9 0 a A a Sera os em 9 0 6 M.
Last Quarter....... 15 3 57 A |Last Quarter....... 15 3 57 A. |
New Moon......... 23 2 57 A. |New Moon......... 23 2 57 A.
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2) 3) 2d. 12th Sun. af’r Trin|| } |m}13|/5 28]}6 31)11 2) 0} 5 36/6 23) 11 25) 6 20 |
3] M Thiers died, 1877. > |m|27| 5 2916 30) 11 59} 1)5 36/6 21) morn] 7 14) i
4| T || Gen. Morgan killed, 1864 || } | 7|11|5 30|6 28| morn] 1] 6 37/6 20] 0 23) 8 9
5] W|| Continental Congress,’74|| ) | 7|26|5 31/6 26] 1 4) 1|5 37/619) 1 24/9 5
6| T || Lafayette born, 1757. yD v3] 915 32}6 24] 2 14) 2/5 38/6 17} 2 31/10 0
7| F || T. A. Hendricks b., 1819. D 13 |24| 5 33/6 23| 3 29} 2/5 39/6 16} 3 40/10 55 |
8| S as assaulted, ’55.|| ) let] 8/5 34/6 21| 447] 2)5 39/6 15) 4 52/11 49 |
9} | @eA\Ith. 13th Sun. af’rTrin O |o|23| 5 35]6 19|rises.| 3/5 40/6 14/ rises morn
10| M VSI §. S. Cox died, 1889. 'O |X| 7/5 36|/6 17] 6 56) 3)5 41/6 12) 7 3) 0 44)
11} T || Bat. Brandy wine, M77. © |*|21)5 37}6 16) 7 31} 3/5 41/6 11) 7 45) 1 40 |
12| W || Henry A. Wise died, ’76.||Q || 6] 5 38/6 14} 811} 4/5 42/6 10) 8 29) 2 36) |
13| T || Gen. Burnside died, 1881 | (‘OC |v ]21/5 39/6 13] 8 67) 4/5 43/6 8) 917) 3 33} |
14} F || Humboldt born, 1769. QO lx} & 5 40}6 11] 9 46) 4/5 43/6 7/10 9 4 31
15) § 15th. Mexico taken,’47 | € ¥|1915 41/6 9)10 41) 5,5 44/6 6 11 4) 5 27),
16| S 14th Sun. aftr Trinity|| C |O| 4/5 42/6 7}11 39] 6/6 45)6 4/11 59) 62
17| M |) Washington’s farewell,’96|| \O|17|5 43|6 5|morn| 5/5 45)6 3) morn} 7 14 |
18| T |\ Cotton gin invented, 1793)) C |11}29|5 44|}6 4] 0 40) 6/5 46/6 2) 0 58) 8 4
19| W || Garfield died, 1881. C |o5}1215 44/6 2) 1 39) 6)/5 47/6 O} 1 54 8:
| 20] T || Emmet hung, 1803. C |o5/24/5 45/6 1] 2 39) 7/5 47)5 59) 2 5019 3
| 21, F || Battle Monterey, 1846. C IQ} 55 46/6 O} 3 39) 7) 5 4815 58) 3 47/10 17
| 22) S || Mormonism founded, ?27.\| C (17/5 4715 68) 441) 7/6 4815 57) 4 43/10 59)
23) $ g)| © |L27) 5. 48 5 56| 5 35| 81/5 49/5 55| 6 3311 40
24) M | Ne '@ |™| 8/5 49/5 54] sets 8/5 49] 5 53] sets. ley.21
25] T Arnold deserted, 1780. | @ |™|19|5 50/5 53] 6 26) 8)|5 50/5 42] 6 38911 4
26] -W || Daniel Boone died, 1820 || @ |=} 2|5 51/5 51] 6 56] 915 5115 53] 7 12) 1 48)
27| T || Gen Bragg died, 1877. | © |]13) 5 52|5 49] 7 32) 9/5 52)5 49) 7 51) 2 35
28| F || W.Adamsap. brig-gen.’63, @ |--|27|/5 53/5 48] 8 10] 9/5 52/5 49] 8 33] 3 23
29) S || St. Michael. | @ lm} 915 5415 46 8 57] 10|5 53|5 47| 9 20) 4 14) |
30] $ || 16th Sunday after Trinity. @ |m|23)5 5515 45] 9 50] 10/5 54/5 46/10 13/5 6°
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JEWISH CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER, 5661.
24th, Rosh Hashoma, or New Year.

CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

lst to 2d, changeable; 3d to 4th, cloudy, rain, warm; 5th to 6th, cooler, clear; 7th

| to 8th, windy, warm; 9th, sultry; 10th to 11th, clear and cool; 12th to 14th, rain, thun-

der; 15th to 16th, warm and sultry; 17th to 18th, showery, damp; 19th to 21st, clear,

fine weather; 22d to 23d, stormy; 24th to 25th, cool, pleasant; 26th to 28th, cool, bril-
liant weather: 29th to 30th, cloudy, threatening.

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-BUaT'S CABBAGE WILL HEAD EITHER NORTH OR SOUTH.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 21

FoRCING HEAD, PHILADELPHIA and BosTtoN MARKET, EARLY PRIZE HEAD, IMPROVED
ROYAL CABBAGE, EARLY CABBAGE and DuTCH BUTTER LETTUCE, which can be transplanted
into cold frames or forcing beds for Winter and Spring heading, or transplanted on ridges in the
garden and covered with straw or litter during Winter. This is also the month for transplanting
Strawberries, and also for the formation and seeding of Lawns. Sow Buist’s preparation of
grasses for this purpose, and read remarks on page 120.

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 wil
be the harvesting of such root crops as aie matured, the transplanting of LETTUCE, both into colé
frames and ridges for Winter and Spring heading, also CAULIFLOWERS into forcing frames to;
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 trames, betweez
rows of Lettuce; Celery should have its final earthing up, trench all vacant grouud, to remain iz
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 te
be successful in their cultivation the soil should be hght 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, Tov-
lips, Narcissus, Crocus and the innocent little Snowdrcps 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 atonce. 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 supphes
TURNIPS, BEETS, CaRRoTS, 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
a for stock-feeding, but to avoid flavoring either milk or butter, feed them only at milking

me.
DECEMBER.

Winter may now be said to be upon us in full force, and but little can be accomplished
out-doors, but in making a general clearing up about the place. Your forcing and cold frame:
should have careful attention. Other supplies of Lettuce should be transplanted in frames, anc
other sowings of Radish made: bat 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 thent.

This is also the month for making out your Spring list of seeds required. Remember that
the foundation of a good garden is first good seeds, and then good culture.

Always avoid the Commissioned Seeds, which are piled in boxes at almost every Cros:
Road Store in the country; as they are inferior seeds, occasioned either by age or adulteration
which can only be sold by consignments. Commission Seeds, after they are once put up iz
papers, are sent out year after year until sold, regardless of their age. BUIST’S GARDEN SEEDs
(which are exclusively the product of our own farms) with proper culture, we guarantee wit:
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
cdly, the most vopular in this country. In some sections of the South and West, where othe:
Seeds ha] held undisputed sway for years and merchants knew no others, they could only be
inducéa 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 ext, a very
important regulation of our bouse, 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 ou:
stock. Buist’s is the only house in the trade that does this—a great loss in the eves of many
but we regard ita 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

rowing, their product is generally valueless. Sow Buist’s Seeds and you will have one enemy
ess to contend with.

roth Month, PS ZARA FER = =m |
31 Days. VUVEeO SS ede 4 900.

Feast of Conclusion; 23d to 24th, New Moon Heshvyan.

CONJECTURES GF THE WEATHER.

Ist to 2d, windy, clear; 3d to 4th, warm and pleasant; 5th to 7th, damp, foggy and
cloudy; 8th to 9th, changeable, cool; 10th, unsettled; 11th, frost; 12th to 14th, cloudy,
rainy; 15th to 16th, dull, unsettled; 17th to 19th, warmer, showery; 20th to 21st, rain;
22d to 23d, changeable; 24th to 26th, storm; 27th to 3ilst, clear, brilliant autumn
-weather. i

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MIDDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
| D. H. M. D. H. M.
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Hull Mo otiz, - 4.55 8 8 8 1S Moo Bahl WOON s:2.2) F< ace 8 18 M.
Last Quarter........ 15 4 Sl eM asteQuarter:. ..: 2.2: 15 4 51 M
iNew Moone?) ie 23 8 275M.) New. Moon.2.'. 26.22% 23 8 27 M.
First Quarter........ 31 3 17 M. | First Quarter........ 31 3 17 M.
i | 8 4 Tatitude Middle States,| 3 Latitude of Southern States
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Slee 2b] ZS | Rises| sets. |R. & s.| 25 [Rises] Sets.) R.&S.] South
AA WAS}O" la ule win we [SB |e ule ule ule. mt!
| ijM eh 2-cent postage.’83|| p> |7| 7/5 56/5 43/10 51| F.|5 54|5 44/11 12] 5 59)
fae i Andre executed, 1780|} }) | 7 }20|5 57|5 41] 10 55] 11/5 55) 5 48! morn] 6 52
3| W || Bat. Corinth Mass , 1862.|| > |V§| 4/5 5815 40) morn] 11]5 56/5 42] O 13] 7 46
4| T |} Bancroft born, 1800. > |¥s118]}6 O15 38} 1 6] 11/5 56/5 40) 1 19) 8 39
5) F || Dalton gang destroyed,’92|| >) |] 2}6 1/5 37] 2 19] 11]5 57/5 39] 2 28) 9 32
6| S || Parnell died, 1891. yp e16}6 2)5 35| 3 35] 12]|5 58/5 38) 3 37/10 26
7| & || 17th Sunday after Trinity|| } |2]29|6 3/5 33] 4 46] 12]5 59]/5 36) 4 44/11 22
| 8M (sis 8th. Bat P’ry’le Ky’62)|O |*]14/6 4]5 32] rises. | 12|5 59/5 35] rises |morn
| 9| T | <S9 Harriet Hosmer b ’30)/ QO |¥|29/6 5/5 30] 6 3| 13/6 O15 34] 6 19] 019)
(10 W | Hugh Miller born, 1802. ||O | {1416 6/5 28) 6 485; 13/6 1/5 33} 7 8] 1 17
11] T | Bat. Culpeper, 1863. Olv|2916 7|5 27] 733] 13|6 215-32] 8 0| 216
12] F || Gen R.E Lee died, 1870.||Q|y¥|15]/6 8/525} 8 32| 13/6 2/5 31] 8 54] 316
13] S |) Bat Queenstown, 1812. ||Q|¥|29/6 9/5 24] 9 31| 14/6 315 29] 9 53] 4 13
, 14] S || 18th Sunday after Trinity|| © |11/13/6 10|5 22/10 81] 14)6 4/5 28/10 5115 8
, 15) Mi! loth. Bank Panic, 757 || C |01|27|6 11/5 21]11 32; 1416 45/5 27|11 48] 5 59
OS le J. Brown's raid, 1859 || € jos} $]6 121}5 19] morn] 14/6 5]5 26} morn| 6 47,
17| W || Palmerston died, 1865. € jo0/21/6 138/}5 17| 0 33] 15)6 6/5 25) O 46] 7 33
| 18) T || Morgan raid in Ky., 1862 || C |Q| 2}6 14|5 16] 1 34] 15/6 7/5 23) 1 41] 8 16
19 ES Bat. Chickamauga, 1863. || € |Q.}18}6 1615 14| 2 33] 15/6 8/5 22] 2 36) 8 57,
20| S || Battle Navarino, 1827. C |S /24)6 17/}5 13} 3.31) 15)}6 815 21) 3 30) 9 39,
21] § || 19th Sunday after Trinity|| C |™) 6/6 18/5 12) 4 27| 15/6 915 20] 4 22/10 20
| 22} M || Bat Marysville, Ark..’62 || C |"/17/6 19|5 11] 5 28] 15/6 10/5 19] 5 19/11 3
23] T || 323d. Sur. of Metz, ’70)| @ |ml2816 20/5 9] 6 29] 16/6 1115 18] 6 15/11 47
| | 24) W | SY Daniel Webster d ,’52) @ |=|11/6 21/5 8] sets. | 16/6 12|5 17] sets lev.33
|25| T || Battle Balaklava, 1854. 12316 2215 6] 611] 16/6 13/5 16] 6 33] 1 21
26) F || Doddridge died, 1751. m| 6}6 23;5 5] 6 54] 16/6 14/5 15} 717] 2 10 | |
27| § || Battle Hatcher's Run,’64./| @ |m|19/6 24/5 3] 7 45| 16/6 14/5 14] 8 913 9! | ©
28) & || 20th Sunday after Trinity 7| 8/6 2515 2] 8 43] 16/6 1515 13] 9 5] 3 54
29) M || Gen. McClellan died, ’85. 7\17/6 26|5 O| 9 46] 16/6 16/5 12/10 4] 4 46
| 30} T Roscoe Conkling b.’29)| @ |3| 11/6 27/4 59/10 51] 1616 16/5 11/11 7| 5 38
31) W 31st. Halloween. yp I¥§113| 6 2814 58| morn! 1616 1715 10! morn! 6 29
3d, Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur; 8th, Feast of Booths, or Tabernacles; 15th,

JEWISH CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER, 5661. ‘
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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 Merchant#
throughout the South, and are never Sent out on consign-
ment as many brands are. Consigned Seeds
are generally of inferior quality, either
from old age, or grown from
Spurious Stock.

See that every Packet has printed on it, Grown by Robert Buist, Jr. o
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 Maii 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
auder, with both promptness and safety, therefore customers located in the most remote parts vo!
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. Wedo 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 callat 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, 1¢ 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, regardiess 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, ard 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 Sur 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, alwavs 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-
pills 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
difficulty in collecting these small balances.

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MOON’S PHASES.

1
MINDLE STATES. SOUTHERN STATES.
D. H. M. D. H. M.

Hull’ Moon: :...2 05: 6 6 OvAL a Pall Svioon’ 2. ee 6 6 0 A.
Last Quarter....... 13 9 37 A. |Last Quarter....... 13 9 37 A.
New ‘Moons: . >. 22 2 17 VE New voon- 2. ate 22 2 17 M
First Quarter....... ag, 0 35 A. | First Quarter....... 29 0 35 A.

| S| 4 [Latitude M‘ddle States. \3 Latitude of Southern States
a|e ES §

ae HISTORICAL EVENTS. ae & 2 | SuN.| SuN. | Moon oe Sun. | Sun. | Moon.|Moon.
es Pe Ze Rises] Sets. |R. & S.] 2=|Rises| Sets. | R. &S. South
AA Aro" ja uja wing w {A ia wip wie wie Mw M.JH. M.
1| T || All-Saints’ Day. y \sl27|6 30/4 57] 0 1| F.|6 1815 9] 011) 7 21
2} F || Jenny Lind died, 1887. yp |et]101 6 3114 56] 115) 16/6 18/5 8 1 19) 8 12
3| S || Livingstone found, 1870. || > |%]24|6 32|4 55) 2 24] 16/6 19/5 8] 2 24,9 5
4) S || 21st Sunday aiter Trinity.|| ) |¥| 8]}6 33)4 54] 3 37] 16/6 20|5 7| 3 32/10 0
5| M|| Kepler died, 1630. D |¥ 23/6 35/4 53] 4 54] 16)6 21/5 6) 4 44/10 57
6) T @ey oth. Gen. Meaded.’72)|© || &|6 36/4 51] 612] 16/6 22!5 6) 5 55/11 56
71 W |S) Bat. Port Royal, 1861.|| © |97|23|6 38/4 50|rises | 16|6 23/5 5] rises.|morn
8| T || Great fire in Boston, ’72 ||O|%| &|6 89]4 49| 617] 16)6 2415 4] 6 39) 0 57
9} F || Prince of Wales b , 1841.|/|O© | [23/6 40} 4 48| 7 16| 16/6 25)5 4| 7 38) 1 57
10] S || Goldsmith born, 1728. © || 8/6 42/4 47} 8 18] 16/6 26/5 3) 8 39) 2 55
11] & || 22d Sunday, atter Trinity.||© |11|22|6 43/4 46| 9 20] 16/6 26/5 2! 9 38} 3 50
12} M || Atlanta evacuated, 1864. || © |oo] 5|6 44/4 45/10 23} 16|6 27/5 2) 10 37| 4 40
ta 13th. Curran died, "17|| © |onj17| 6 46] 4 44] 11 24] 16/6 28/5 1/11 33) 5 28
14) W Charles Carroll d.,’32 C |o5|/29|6 47|4 43| morn] 16|6 29}5 O} morn} 6 12
15) T |} Edwin Booth born, 1833.|| C |Q|10} 6 48);4 42} 0 25; 15/6 30,5 0} O 30, 6 55
16) F || John Bright born, 1811. || C | |22|6 49|4 41] 1 24] 15|6 31)4 59) 1 24) 7 36
17| 8 |) Erskine died, 1823. C |mj 2/6 50) 4 40| 2 19] 15/6 32/4 58} 2 16) 8 18
18] & || 23d Sunday after Trinity.|| C |™™)}13)6 51)4 40] 3 19] 15/6 33/4 58) 3 11)9 1
19] M || Garfield born, 1831. C |}25|6 52|4 39] 418] 15|6 34) 4 57) 4 7) 9 43) |
20| T || Eruption Mt Vesuvius,’57|| C |=] 7/6 53)4 38) 5 20| 14|6 35/4 57) 5 4/10 29, :
21! W Berlin Decree, 1806. C |=}19|6 54/4 38] 6 19] 14/6 36/4 56) 5 59/11 16
22) T || 422d. Havelock d. ,1857|| @ |m| 3|/6 55] 4 37) sets. | 14|6 37/4 56) sets. Jev. 6
23) F eS Franklin Pierce b. ’04|| @ |m|17| 6 57| 4 36] 5 41] 14/6 38/4 56) 6 4] O 58
241 S || Bat Lookout Mount’n,’62/| @ |™,|29| 6 5814 36| 6 37| 13|6 39|4 55] 7 O| 1 60
25| S || 24th Sunday after Trinity 7 \13)7 04 35] 7 39] 13]6 40) 4 55) 7 59] 2 43
26| M || Cowper born, 1731. @|7|27|7 1/4 35] 8 44] 13|6 40/4 55] 9 O| 3 35
27| T || Heller died, 1878. @iVylig 214 35) 9 52) 12/6 41)4 55/10 4] 4 26
28] W || Irving died, 1859. @ |V$|23)7 214 34)11 1] 12/6 42) 4 55/11 9) 5 16
29| T \29th. Ohioadm, 1802.|} > |a¢] 7/7 3)4 34] morn] 12/6 43]/4 54] morn] 6 6
30) F St. Andrew. D |aej19| 7 4/4 34) 014) 11]6 44) 4 54] O 15) 6 57

2
JEWISH CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER, 5661.
22d to 23d, New Moon Kislev.
CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

Ist to 2d, general frost; 3d to 4th, fall-like weather; 5th to 6th, cloudy, unsettled;
7th to 9th, dull, chilly weather; 10th to 11th, ibe eee nS 12th to 13th, blustery, colder.
14th, frost; 15th, changeable; 16th to 17th, clear and cold; 18th to 21st, stormy; 22d to
23d, changeabie, damp; 24th to 25th, slenae frosts; a6th to 27th, clouds, rain; 28th
to 30th, clear and coid 30th, clear and coider.

BUIST’S CAxvEN GUIDE. 28

When bilis are to be collected through the Express Co., the expense of making such collee-
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. 0. Be 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. : ; x

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 errorsyoccur 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 wil' 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, ifelon, 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 cither selecting an improper time for
sowing, or in covering small delicate seeds too deep, but when failure occurs with a person who
is familiar wh 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 bo 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 nated
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 GOOr
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,
he 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 coe 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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MOON’S PHASES.

MIDDLE STATES.

SOUTHERN STATES.

D. H. M. D. H. M.

BaP MOO: oe5 sip «eek 6 5 o8 M.| Full Moon, eoeend: 6 5 38 M

Last Quarter... 2... 13 5 42 AoieLash Quarters rosa 13 5 42 A.

New Moon: .5... 5% 21 < 2A. ew toon... ym 21 4 1 A.

Hirst Quarter: . te... 28 8 48 A. pEirst Quarters) i 5/52 28 8 48 A.

“al | B: 4 ‘Latitude Middle States. e Latitude of Southern us

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= 2 HISTORICAL EVENTS. ae Ee Sun. | Sun. | Moon = SUN. | SUN. | Moon.| Moon.
Ss | = so] ZE | Rises] Sets. |R. & S. BE Rises | Sets. | R. &S.] South
AA Et O' ln ule ule uw |S |p ule ule ule uM.
1} S || Siege of Quebec, 1775. >) |X| 3}7 5)4 34] 1 20] F.]6 45/4 54] 117) 7 48)
2| $ || Advent Sunday. D|X|17|7 6/4 34] 2 33] 11/6 46/4 54] 2 25) 8 42
3| M || Battle Hohenlinden,1800 |} ) |} 2}7 7/4 34] 3 48] 10/6 46/4 54! 3 34] 9 39
4| T || Forrest ap. Maj-Gen., ’63.|| } |97/17|7 8|4 83] 5 1] 10/6 47/4 54] 4 43/10 37
5| W || Mozart died, 1791. DI¥| 2/7 9/4 383] 611] 916 45) 4 54! 5& 50/11 38
6| T ie) Sth. Pres. Davisd ,’89}}O}W 17/7 10|4 33] rises |. 916 49] 4 54] rises morn
7| F |\ve¥ Bat. Prarie Gr Ark’62};O |oO] 2|7 11/4 33] 5 58] 8|6 49/4 55] 6 19] 0 37
8| S || Vatican Council, 1869. © | a 124 384 7) 24) 8.65014 SS). 7 22) 1 34
9) S || Second Sunday in Advent)| © ||29] 7 13|4 33] 8 7| 8/6 50)4 55) 8 22) 2 28
10| M || Mississippi admitted, °17.]| © |as|13) 7 14] 4 33] 9 10} 7)|6 51/4 55) 9 20] 3 19
11} T || Indiana admitted, 1816. || © |o5/25| 7 15] 4 33/1012] 7|6 52/4 56/10 19) 4 5
12} W || Edwin Forrest died, 1872 ||Q |Q|_7|7 16)4 33/11 13] 6/6 52|4 56}11 15] 4 50
13) 13th. Bat. Fred’rg, ’62|| C |Q]18} 7 17|4 33} morn] 6/6 63)4 57|morn| 5 32
14| F Washington d., 1799.|| C |Q/28| 7 18|4 33] 0 8] 5/6 53/4 57| O 7/6 14
15} S || Agassiz died, 1873. C jm10)7 18) 4 34] 1 7; 5/6 54/4 58] 1 J] 6 55
16] S || Third Sunday in Advent.|| C |™/22|7 19|4 34] 2 7] 41/6 54/4 58! 1 57| 7 38
17| Mj; Milan Decree Pub., 1807. || C |=] 3]7 19|4 34| 3 8] 416 55/4 58] 2 53] 8 23
18) T ||) Humphrey Davy b., 1778 || C ||16]7 20|}4 34] 4 7] 3/6 55/4 59] 349), 9 9
19| W || Bayard Taylor died, 1876 || C |=|28]}7 20] 4 34| 5 6] 31/6 56/4 59] 4 45] 9 58
20) T || S. Carolina seceded, 1860./| C 'm|12|7 20|4 34) 6 5] 2/6 56/4 59| 5 42/10 50
21) F )\ées21st. Shieksdef’t’d,’45|)| @ |m|2t|7 21/4 34) 7 0} 2/6 57/5 O} 6 37/11 43
221 S | EY Oent.v3. Winter beg 7| 9|7 21) 4 35] sets. | 1|6 58/5 1) sets lev.37|
23) S || Fourth Sunday in Advent)| @ | 7 |23)7 22|4 35| 6 384] 1)6 58)5 1] 6 52) 1 30
24| M || Thackeray died, 1863. || © || 7|7 22/4 36] 7 43| 0|6 59/5 2] 7 56| 2 23
25| T || Christmas Day. @ |V$|2117 22) 4 36] 8 53| 8.16 5915 2) 9 213 14
26] W || Texas admitted, i845. @ ie) 4|7 23)4 37,10 5] 1)7 O18 3/10 8) 4 4
27| T || St John Evangelist. weili| 7 2314.38) 11 13) 117. -0;5- 3] 14 oe
28) F 28th. Macaulay d., ’59|| D |at/29| 7 23/4 39|morn| 2/7 1/5 4!morn| 5 44
29) S Bat. Holly Sp’gs, ’62 || ) ||18] 7 23/4 40) 022) 2/7 1/5 4! O15) 6 36
30| S || Bat. Savannah, 1778. yD 1 (27/7 2414 41) 134) 317 215 6) PT eal7 Be
31] M|| Bat. Mur’boro Tenn , ’62 || +> |97112|7 24/4 42] 2461 8/7 2)5 5] 2 29) 8 26

JEWISH CALENDAR FOR DECETIIBER, 5661.
17th, Hannukah, or the Feast of Lights; 22d to 23d, New Moon Tebeth.

CONJECTURES OF THE WEATHER.

Ist, variable; 2d to 3d, dull, cloudy; 4th, changeable; 5th to 7th, warmer and
pleasant; 8th to 9th, rain; 10th to 11th, blustery, cold; 12th to 14th, clear and frosty;
15th, changeable; 16th, rain or snow; 17th to 18th, clear and fine; 19th to 20th, very
cold; 21st to 22d, very stormy, rough weather; 23d to 25th. rain, sleet and snow; 26th,
windy; 27th to 29th. cloudy; 30th to 31st, fine and cold

* FORA POFTABLE ADEN SOW BUSTS SENS, —

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 27

popular; this has been demonstrated with several cities and towns that we could mention,
where, a few years since, we had not a single customer, but, by hard pressure, succeeded in in-
iroducing our seeds, and now supply the entire demand of those places. Annual supplies are
shipped to customers in almost all parts of the United States, Canada, East and West Indies,
‘South America and Mexico, and there is scarcely a town or village in this country where they
are not either sold or yearly planted by some of its inhabitants.

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ENTRANCE

THE KITCHEN GARDEN.

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 not a great pleasure
to enjoy a dish, the first of the season, of Extra Early Peas ; to be ableto cut a bunch of Aspara-
gus before your neighbor, or to present a hasket of Cauliflowers to a friend; and do you no

_ also think the vegetables grown in your own garden are always more delicate in flavor thai
_ those you obtain elsewhere? Yes! that is alwavs the general opinion, whether it is imaginary
or not.

Simple as the cultivation of vegetables 1s considered by many, yet to cultivate them
successfully requires skill acquired only by experience ; book learning, as the farmer terms it,
will certainly give you the general principles, but there are a great many minor features in their
culture chat you can only become familiar with by practice. A good garden, properly cultivated,
should supply the table with a succession of crops throughout the growing season, and a stock

_ for winter use ; but many console themselves with a single crop, and purchase the balance of
_ their vegetables in our city markets. We cannot, in this condensed Guide, propose to treat fully
_ on the subject, but will give all the information that 1s 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 morningsun. 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 frieble 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 attracti\e 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
_ DwaArr 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 he changed every year. A border about

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Six to eight feet wide should surround the whole garden, and walks laid out from four to six fe
wide. Should the bottom, or subsoil, be retentive, trench the ground at least eighteen inch
deep, as good vegetables can never be produced on sour or shallow soil. By trenching, I mea
dig out a space two spades wide and one spade deep, placins the soil taken out to one side ; the
éurn up the bottom soil, where it lies, at least the full deptk of the spade, throw the top of the
ext trench on the first subsoil, and so on until the whole is finished, The general method o
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 equa
to the scrface soil, which has been turned under. In spading and trenching, we, of course, refe
to small gardens ; the more extensive ones should be plowed and subsoiled. The inclination o
she soil of one foot in forty, or mereiy sufficient to carry off the water, is all that is required ;
greater slope than this would, during our heavy rains, sweep soil, manure and seeds to the
igwest ground.

| ROTATION OF CROPS.—There should always be a rotation ©_ crops; that is, ne
two ¢erops of a similar nature, 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 th
zrown are less productive. To facilitate this rotation, the garden should be divided into squar
af 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-
era] 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
weathcr; but even frequent uses of this will injure the soil. Ground raw bones is also a valua-
ple 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 manuie for some garden crops, especially tor Celery, which, if applied
avery other day during its growing season, the stalks will be crisp and of a mammoth size.

In order to secure a supply of early veye-

pit f tables, a hot-bed frame is indispensable. It can

) a <= S be constructed by any man, at a very small cost;

fine il [| it consists of a wooden frame, generally six feet

A | ee wide, and from six to sixteen feet long, according
p-\ | | <= _ to the supply of early vegetables required; one
AEE | = Side to be at least six inches higher than the other;

the frame to be subdivided by cross-bars, ané
= <N each division covered by a glazed sash; the sides
SSS and ends should be joined by hooks and staples, —
SS «to almit of its being taken apart, and stored
> away when notrequired. Afier 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. Tke seeds of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg-Plant, Pepper, Tomato,
and many other varieties may be sown, and the plants planted out as soon as the frosty weather
is Over.
Preparing Manure for Hot-Beds.—Fresh stable manure only, not exceed-
ing six weeks old, is suitable for this purpose. Turn it over into a compact heap, protected
from heavy rains or snow; allow it to remain so for about eight days, when it should be made up
into the requisite form to suit the frame. If there is a scarcity of manure, use with it one-hali
fresh tanner’s bark. Egg-Plant seed requires a strong heat to make it vegetate; for such the hot
material will require to be two feet thick. Where the ground is quite dry, a very good method
is to dig a space about eighteen inches deep, and put the manure therein; tramp it firmly and
evenly; place thereon the frame and sash; put in the rich earth, and in about four days sow the
seed, having previously stirred the earth freely, to destroy any seeds or weeds therein. j
Cold Frameis a simple construction of boards for wintering Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauli-
flower, or Brocoli, for planting out early inSpring. Select adry southern exposure; form a frame
from four to six feet wide, and as iong as is required. The back should be fourteen inches, and
the front six inches high, with a cross-tie every six feet. Seeds of Cabbage, Lettuce, Cauliflower,
and Brocoli, sown in the open border early in September, will be ready to plant into the cold
frame about the end of October. The soil should be well prepared and smoothly raked before
planting. Admit air freely on all pleasant days, but keep close in severe weather.
Cold Pit.—This is a structure-in very general use for growing Cauliflowers during Win-
ter. The situation must be dry and well sheltered, having a south or southeast exposure. Dig
out aspace 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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Graining cannot be effected, do not dig so deep, and surround the walls with two feet thick o‘
earth, which will keep the frost from penetrating them, If Cauliflower is to be pli Tied, put ink
the pit three feet of leaves from the woods, tramp them firmly, over which put one foot of rice
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 Radis::.

Hot Pit.—Constructed in the same manner as the Cold Pit, but having the appliances o!
artificial warmth, either by hot manure and leaves, about half and half, firmly trampled into the
bottom, two and a half to three feet thick; or one-half fresh tanner’s bark, ba f 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
hy every farmer and gardener.

MARKET GARDENING,.—This is a laborious occupation, yet one that pays a very
handsome percentage on the investment. ‘Ten acres in vegetables, well cultivated and properly
managed, will prove more profitable than a fifty-acre farm producing the ordinary farm crops.
¥ have frequently observed, in my business relations with the Farmer and Market Gardener, a

as5 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
few years realizes sufficient to purchase the place. A few heads of Cabbage will, in frequent
seasons, sell for as much as a bushel of Corn, and a few bunches of early Asparagus for as much
25a bushel of Wheat. Good Vegetables will always sell at a good profit, snd our hungry c:cies
cam razsty be overstocked with them. ,

in locating a Garden, observe that the soil is light, and sitzaiion convenient . the

city; a few dollars additional rent is nothing, if the ground is suitable; 2nd with industry and
reasonayie cconomy the cultivator will annually realize a handsome income, ,

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A SUGGESTION TO THE GARDENER.

The following are some of the most Improved VWarietizs which we have introduced for eith-r *he
/Market Gardener or Private Grower, and strongly recommended to thase who desire to grow the Hest
and in which there is the greatest profit for the Cultivator.

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ARTICHOKE,

ARTICHAUT (Fr.). ARTISCHOKE (Ger.). ALCAnHOFA (Sp).

Large Green Globe.—This is not a popular vem
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 iur 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 9:
these heads are very fleshy, and are cooked in various ways,
sometimes being dried for winter use. The French are very
partial to this vegetable. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; $15.,
$1.00 ; Ib., $3.50.

Artichoke Roots.—J erusalem.—tThis variety is
—— ; quite distinct from the above and is only produced frem the
root or tuber ; are planted and cultivated the same as the potato ; is immensely productive and
fattening food for hogs; is also highly esteemed for pickling. 3lb. package, by mail, $1.00,
peck, $1.00; bushel $2.75 ; bbl. $7.00.

ASPARAGUS.

ASPERGE (Fr,). SPARGEL (Ger.). EsPARRAGGOS (Sp.).
The Asparagus is a favorite vegetable with all; almost every rural family have $
patch or bed of it in their garden, and there is generally great.competition among neighbors m
wetting the fitst bunch of the season. The seed should be soaked and sown early in Spring, tiwe

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 31

inches deep, and eighteen inches from row to row; thesoil should be of arich, sandy loam, well
mauuied and prepared. After the plants are either one or two vears old, transplant them into
permanent beds, p:epared in the following manner:—

The ground should be !:oroughly trenched, burying in plenty of manure, as no more can
be supplied after the beds ai - planted (except by surface dres-ings) the soil can scarcely be too
rich, for the sweetness, tenderness and size of the stalks
depend on the r:chness of'so 1 and rapidity of their growth.
A plot of ground twenty feet wide and fifty feet long will
be large enough to supply a modevate-sized family; over
it sow about one hundred pound of salt, incorporating it
wit the soil to the depth of four inthes. After being
properly levelled, divide it offinto beds four feet wide,
with alleys of two feet betweenthem. Drive in along
stake at each corner, take up the plants carefully from
t.e -eed-rows with a spading fork, expose them to the
air us little as possible, keep them covered during the
time of planting, and do not allow the roots to become
diy. Stretch a line the length of the bed, nine inches
iiom the edge, and with a spade cut a small furrow six
in-hes deep; seta row of plants along the trench, nine
inches apart, with the crown of the roots two inches be-
low the surface ; having finished a row, cover them
direetly, rake evenly, 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 Age
require at least two seasons. As the alleys between the
beds will be so much ground idle the first two years, they ae ae
can bé sown with Cabbage, Letiuce, Radish or other ee
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 a
specialty, grow it in the following manner:

‘*They select a good sandy loam, which is the best adapted for an early cutting for market:
The ground should be thoroughly ploughed as deep as possible, and furrowed off each way from
four to five feet. At each intersection dig the dirs 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 he set out either in tke
Fall or Spring ; the Fall is bes’, as the roots get ready to start sooner in the Spring. They will

- want no additional manure until the second Spring after setting,
when they should have a liberal dressing of manure ploughed in,
and the ground kept loose and clean. Thethird Spring give the
plants a sprinkling of guano; as soon as frost is out of the ground,
cultivate and loosen the soil. This season you will cut, but not
too heavy, as it is better to cut light to strengthen the roots.
After cutting, give a heavy dressing of manure, and keep loose
and clean. In the Fall, before the seed drops, cut the tops and
burn, to prevent filling the ground with small plants. All that
is necessay after this is to use guano early inspring, and plough
and work in; and, after cutting, to apply a good coating of man-
ure between the rows, keeping the ground looseand clean. ‘Two-
year-old plants are best for setting. Any kind of manure is good,
with occasionally a dressing of salt. The very best manure,
where it can be obtained, is night-soil, ploughed in ; but any kind
will do if you use enough of it; there need be no fear of giving
it too much, as the crop will pay fourfold to the quantity of man-
ure used. For marketing, the sprouts should be all large, as

7g green as possible, and cut, when buuched, eight inches long.
eee Asparagus The bunches should be five inches across the butt end, and tied
with basswood-tie near each end. Ifto be kept over night, wet the butts and stand on the
ground in a cool cellar ; keep the tops dry after bunching.’’ Always use an Asparagus Buncher,
Price, $1.75 to $2.00 each. . ; ee

Conover’s Collossal.—The oldest and most popular of the large growing varietics,
but is surpassed in size by some of the recently introduced sorts. Pkt., 5cts; oz., 10 cts;
é Ib., 15 cts. ;1 1b., 50 cts. Roots, 2 years old 76 ots. per 100, $4.50 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 blanche
ed celery, of uniform thickness almost to the extreme point, resembling the famous German as-
naragus which is so highly prized by the patrons of Delmonico’s and other famous restaurants a
this country. Vacket, 5 cts ; oz, 10 cts; } lb., 20 cts.; 11b., 60 cts. Roots, 2 years old, $1.00
per 100, $5 50 per 1000.

The Palmetto.—This variety was introduced a few years since from the South, 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, 5 cts.; oz, 10 cts.; 3 Jb..
25 cts ; J lb., 75 ets. Roots, 2 yeurs old, $1 00 per 109, $5.50 per 1000.

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BEANS (Dwarf, Snapshort or Bush).

GankicoT (Fr.)}. BOoHNE (Ger.). FrigoL ENANo (Sp.).

To afford a regular saccession of crops throughout the season, plant every two weeks, from
the middle of Spring to the end of Summer; but not until the svil 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 haye now become a universal favorite throughout the
couatry; so much so, that we have not yet been able to grow sufficient to supply the increasing
demand; they are, without an exception, the best of the entire Bean family, and in saying this,
we do not make the famous Lima an exception; they are entirely free from strings, the pods are
of a beautiful waxy yellow olor, 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 merely a
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 shouid
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
snough in securing and planting pure seed last Spring have met with a ready sale for their entire
product at more than deuble 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
—:th a tough green-podded variety.

Seed-growers are not careful enough in growing this crop; they frequei ‘ly grow it side by
E : : side with other va-

rieties, and do not
even trouble them-
selves in weeding
out the plants pro-
ducing green pods.
A crop grown ip
this manner wil)
become entirely
>» mixed in a single
Season, and there
are hundreds o:
such crops grown
every year, and
sold to the seed-
stores of the East
and West, and
supplied by them,
very innocentiy,
to their customers
as pure seed (as
their purity can-
not be distinguish-
ed when matured);
therefore be care
liz = ful in purchasing.

Best of All Bean. Our stock is always
of our growth, and our customers will always fud tiem strictly pu e and reliable in every respect.

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Buist’s Lightning Early Valentine Bean.
(It is 10 to 12 days earlier than any other Valentine.)

GREEN PODDED VARIETIES.
Buist’s Lightning Early Vaientine. ! ofits beingso much earlier; its pod:' are roun.

This recently introduced variety which has
become famous in al) the Bean-growing sec-
tions of our country, 1s well named, as it is
lightning in ripening in comparison with
any other stock of this popular Bean. The
pods are large and round, is very productive,
and when young entirely stringless. It can-
not be recommended too highly to the
market-gardener, as he derives his greatest
profit from the earliest crops, and this sur-
passes all other stocks of Valentines in both
earliness and productiveness, it is sold only
in our sealed packages and lead-sealed sacks.
Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.;
peck, $2 00; bush., $7.00.

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, 30 cts. ;
_ peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.

“arly China Red-Eye, an old favorite,
is very early, and of good quality, and quite
popular in the South. Pint, 15 cts.; qt , 25
cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.

Kxtra 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

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_ seven weeks; very productive.

ef a bright green color and very produc
tive and always certain of producing a croy
even in unfavorable seasons. Per pint, 14
cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.

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Improved Early Valentine Bean.

Early Refugee, or Thousand-to=

One.—A very excellent variety, very simi-
lar to the Valentine when green, through 3
stronger grower; is fit for the table in about
Pint, 15 cts. ;
qt , 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50,

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The Shippers’ Favorite.—This
is one of the earliest and most desi-
rable market varieties, with unsur-
passed shipping qualities, and is the
best green-podded Snap-Short ever in-
troduced. It begins bearing when
quite small, and produces a succession
of pods which are delicate, tender,
and, while young, entirely stringless;
the pods are very much larger than
those of any other dwarf variety;
highly recommended to Market Gar-
deners. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 20 cts;
peck, $1.50 ; bush., $5.50.

tarly Mohawk Six Weeks.—
This is a long, flat-podded variety,
withstands considerable frost, and on
that accovmt 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 ets ;
peck, $1.50 ; bush., $5.50,

White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf, a
good late variety, can be used as a snap-short
or as asheiled-vean for winter use, it has no
equal. Pint, 15 cts; qt., 25 cts; peck)
$1.25; bush., $4.50.

Best of All.—This is a fan.ous variety of
Snap-Skert, 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-

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picked for several days, is one of its greatest
features. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck,
$150; bush , $5.50

Early Long Yellow Six Weeks, in
growth and maturity, is very similar to the
Mohawk: pods long and flat, very productive,
and ripens about the same time. Pint, 16
cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1 50; bush., $5.50.

Extra Early White Valentine.—This
variety is identical with the Red Valentine,

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

both in earliness, productiveness and form of
pods; the only difference is in the color of the
beans when ripe, which are pure white. Pint,
15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.59.

2 Qype Za Henderson’s Dwarf or Bush Lima.
SN SS > —There are many who prefer the Dwart
Fea SSS z Lima to those that require poles, yet in our
estimation we regard the running variety
decidedly preferable, but th2 former has
some advantages, as chery require so support
and come into bi aring a month earlier. The™
Henderson produces beans the size of the -
Sieva or Carolina, which are of sma‘l size,
aud very productive and preferred in the
South; they grow from 15 to 18 inches
high and continue producing until frost; 4 —
few rows will supply asmall family through-
out the season. Packet, 10 cts.; pint, 2U
cts ; quart, 35 cts. ; peck, $2 00; bush, $7.0°

Burpee’s Dwarf or Bush Lima.
This variety produces beans as large as ti.
Pole Lima, but in every other respect they
are similar to the Henderson, except iu

quality, which we regard assuperior, having more of the flavor of the old Lima; they are how-

ever more liable to contain runners, as it is a hybrid variety and a difficult matter to keep
them free from them; it must be observed that no variety of the Lima, either dwarf or

‘all should be sown or planted until the weather becomes settled as they will invariably

rot in the ground. Packet, 10 cts ; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2,00; bushei, $7.00.

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become too large before picking, consequently they are stringy and unfit for use. Almost all varieties
‘ are nearly stringless when young, and o:ly in that state should they be used. After breaking off and
} stringing from >» -th ends of the pods the slicing should run almost the entire length. This is the
German method of preparing them, which is far superior to the usual way. :

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Dwarf Butter

celebr ated variety,

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WAX OR YELLOW-PODDED VARIETIES.

Wax Bismarck,
( Rust-proof). —T his

which we introduced a
few years sin2e, 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 S5/'
of 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 3%
cannot be recommend- 3/4
ed too highly to all ;
lovers of the Butter ©
Bean. ‘They are very
early, the pods of
which are produced in
great profusion, and
will average six inches
in length, are almost transparent, exceed-
ingly brittle and of very delicate flavor; the
bean when dry is of a beautiful blueish black
color and of a kidney shape. Pint, 20
cts.; quart, 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 satistaction 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
iuscious flavor; its only defect is liability of
its pods to spot with rust in very wet seasons.
Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 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-

ny

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Dwarf Butter Wax Bismarck.
(The cream of all Wax Varieties.)

Crystal White Wax.

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ing the famous Golden Wax, which has been
the most popular and most desirable of «il
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., 50 cts,; peck, $1.50 ; kush., $5.50,

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, $1.50 ; bush., $5.50.

Dwarf White Wax.—Similar in every

respect to the Dwarf German Wax; the pods
are, nowever, not quite so round, and the
bean is pure white when ripe. Highly
recommended. Pint, 20 ¢ts.; qt., 30 cts.;
peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50. 5

36 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

Zz 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 i» both quality and productiveness, and
1s 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, it is also quite as
early as the earliest stock of Valentines The pods are very
long, broad and flat, and are exceedingly brittle; beans, when
dry, are white, with two shades of reddish-purple, more or
less visible, of a distinct kidney shape. We cannot recom-
mend it too highly for either market or family use. Per pint,
15 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush, $6.00,

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. I1t is singularly free
from blight and rust; in this respect it has stood the test well
from the first year of itsintroduction. 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 ofong, 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 Per pint, 15 cts.; qt , 50 cts ; peck,
$1.75 ; bush., $6.00.

Dwarf Black-Eye Wax Bean.—A distinct and valu-
able variety, which has made a most favorable impression. It
is a cross between the Black Wax and Golden Wax Beans.

It is very early, robust grower, productive, tender and of ex-

Uwarf Speckled Kidney
Wax Bean.

ceptionally fine flavor.
Per pint, 15 cts ; qt.,
30 cts; peck, $150;
bush., $5.50.
Perfection Dwarf
Wax.—This variety
is of recent antroduc-
tion, and a hybrid
of the Scarlet
Flageolet Dwarf Wax,
vyhich has proved
itself not only quite
a distinct variety,
but one of great value, SS
both for the mar-
ket gardener and for
private use; itis a vigo-
rous grower and very
productive, produc-
ing magnificent large
golden yellow povis,
entirely stringless, Perfection Dwarf Wax Bean.

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exceedingly tender and <2 very rich flavor; owing
to its robust habit it produces its pods well up from
the ground. Per pint, 20 cts.; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75;
hush., $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. Ii
should be planted twice as wide apart as the ordinary
bush bean as it is a vigorous grower, and the immen-
sity of its pods require plenty of light and air to
perfect them, Per pint, 20 cts.; qt., 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 2a. half to four feet apart
each way; draw around them a hill of earth, and plant
four or five beans to euch hill, one mch deep, always ob-
serving to plant the eye of the bean down, which will
cause it to produce a swonger plant, and grew more
freely. ;

Large White Lima.—The Large Lima is a generaj
favorite wherever it can be cultivated; the germ of
this bean is very delicate, and sometimes the first plant-
ing is destroyed ty 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, 15
cts; qt , 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.

Ford’s Mammoth Podded Lima.—tThis 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 ii «a+», containing
from. five +o ¢ight mammoth beans in sn, in quality
they are unsurpassed and excel any other variety for
tueir productiveness. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts,
peck, $2.00 ; bush. , $7.00.

Salem Mammoth Lima.—tThis celebrated variety
originated from a selection made for several years b;
an extensive grower at Salem, N. J.; it is remarkab!:
for the large size of both pods and beans it produces az
well as for its earliness. The beans, when dry, are ¢:
a beautiful light green color and of almost twice the size
of the ordinary Lima, and of very rich flavor. Pex
pint, 20 cts.: quart, 35 cts.; peck, $2 00; bush , $7.00.

Extra Early Jersey Lima.—This variety is re-
markable for its extreme earliness, it is ready for the
market from ten days to two weeks sooner than any
other variety, frequently ready for picking by the mid-
dle of Jaly, the beans and pods are smaijler than those
of the common Lima, but are considered of a more
delicate flavor. Per pint. 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.; peek,
$2 00; bush., $7.00,

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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 pods and beans of
an enormous size when in a green state, but when dry
are of the ordinary size, it is of a strong growth, ex-
ceedingly productive, and frequently producing five or six
beans to the pod; of excellent quality and highly recom-
mended. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $2.00

bush., $7.00.

Carolina Sewee or Sieva.—A very celebrated variet;

in the South where it is cultivated very extensively, 1
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. Ver pint, 15 cts.; gt., 30 cts;
pecE, $2.00; bush., $6.50.

Southern White Crease-Back or Fat Horse.

—This variety has been the most popular Pole Bean in
some sections of the South, especially in Louisiana, for
many years, and, strange to say, it has not been more
largely disseminated. The stock which we offer is an
improyement, 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 inchesiong; itis entirely stringless and very fleshy.
As a market variety it is unequaled, always commanding
the highest ptice. It is also celebrated for its fine ship-
ping qualities, as it retains its polished and _ brilliant
appearance jonger 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 cis.;
peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.

Southern Prolific.—An excellent bean for cooking in

the pod. The pods are produced in clusters, the growtk
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.; neck,
$1.50; bush., $5.00.

German Wax, cr Butter (Stringless).—This va:

riety is of unsurpassed quality, producing pods of a beau
tiful golden, waxy color, entirely stringiess, and very pre
ductive; they should be used asasnap-short when young
Cannot recommend it too highly. Beans, when ripe, are
indigo-blue. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6 00

Duteh Case-Knife is an excellent pole-bean, and very

productive; is of fine flavor, and much earlier than the Li-
ma or the Carolina; it can be used asa snap-short, orshelied.
and is weli adapted for winter use. It isalsoan excellent
variety to grow on Corn, and is sometimes called the Corn-
field bean. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.

Golden Wax Fiageolet Pole.—This variety is

regardcd 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 peds are of a beautiful golden-yellow
color, entire?y stringless, of round form, full and fleshy,
and of exquisite flavor; the vines commence bearing
when quite young and continue throughout the season,
roducing a succession of young and tender pods, ranging —
m size from 7 to 8 inches in length, and produced in large
clusters. Cannot recommend it too highly. Per pint, 20
ets ; quart, 35 ets.; peck, $2.00: bush., $7.90. Ha .

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Southern White Crease-Back
Pole Beans.

they cook deliciously tender and melting; they cannot fail to become a
very great fivorite, and strongly recommended especially for the South in
preference to the Southern Prolific, which has been the old favorite of

Lazy Wife’s Pole Bean.—The

Old Homestead (Improved

London Horticultural, or Wren’s Egg, is a very

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, produ -
ing purple blossoms, and pods about six inches in lengtu.
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, $1.75; bush, $6.00.

Early Gelden Cluster Wax Pole.—This is the

earliest of all varieties of Pole Beans, surpassing the
famous Giant Wax in both quality and productiveness;
the pods are of a beautiful golden-yellow color, from 6 to
8 inches in length, entirely stringless, and are produced
in large clusters; one of the desirable features is retain-
ing tenderness and fullness long atter the beans are devel-
oped, so that when they are too far advanced in growth
for shipping, they can be used shelled; of delicious fiavor,
and cannot be too highly recommended. Per pint, 20 cta

quart, 40 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., ..
$7.00. 7

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 io 6 inches long and
when young entirely stringless, are
of a rich buttery flavor; the beaus
when dry are white and are unsur-
passed as shell-beans for Winter use.
Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 45 ¢ s.; peck,
$2 00; bush., $7.00.

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gard this variety as being the most
desirable, best and earliest of all the

reen-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-
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Searlet Runner.—This variety grows about twelve or fifteen feet,
foliage bright green, and flowers brilliant scarlet; it is generally cultivated
as an ornamental elimber, and is really very attractive ; it is used in many
localities as a vegetable ; the pods are of a bright scarlet color, and when
young are very tender and excellent when shelled. Per qt., 30 cts;
peck, $2.00; bush., $6.50.

White Dutch Runner.—Similar to Scarlet Runner, except in color of

P a ae flowers, which are white. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush.,

We also sell OUR Seeds in 5 and 10 cent packets, but the more ex-
_ pensive VARIETIES are ONLY put up in the LATTER size.

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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 a rich,* loamy soil, will pro-

duce a very good crop. They should be planted in drills, eighteen inches wide and two inches

apart in the row. The Broad Windsor is the best variety, it grows about four feet, and is self-
supporting. Per pint, 20 cts; qt., 30 cts.; peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.

BEET.
BETTERAVE (Fr.). RUNKEL RUBE (Ger.). BETTERAGA (Sp.).

_ Little art is necessary for the cultivation of this vegetable. One grand essential for an early
crop is to dig or plough deep and manure well, and sow as early in the Spring as the soil will
admit of working; draw drills half an inch deep, and eighteen inches apart; sow the seeds thinly,
cover them lightly, and rake finely; before raking, sow a sprinkling broadcast of Early Radisb
seed, as they will be fit for pulling before the Beets are ready for thinning, which wiil 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,
er in a cool dry cellar, covered with earth or sand. 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 our estimation, the Lentz, or

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’ *etion 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 ; + 1b., 20 ects.; lb., 50 cts.

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-

Bastian (which are identically the same stock)
is the best of them all. It is a variety of
very rapid growth, forming marketable
sized roots in six weeks from time of sowing;
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.; } Ib., 20 cts.; 1b,, 50 ets.

Early Blood Turnip is one of the most

popular varieties, but ten days later thaz=
the Lentz or Bastian, flesh deep blood-rea,
very sweet and delicate in flavor, and, as
a general market variety, it is superior tu
all; it is adapted for either Summer or
Winter use. Per oz., 10 cts.; d1b., 20 cts,;
lb., 50 ets,

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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.; + 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 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
Pniladelphia Market; unlike all other early
varieties, it is of a dark red color, of per-
fect form and of a delicate sweet flavor;
it forces well in frames, and is the most
profitable to grow for first and second crops.
Per oz., 15 cts.; &% 1b., 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 briJlianecy
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 @
second early variety, or for
a main cron it eclipses all

: others, Per oz, locts.; +
Ib., 40 ets., lb, $1.20.

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., 10 cts.; + Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.

Philadelphia Red Turnip. — A very
popular variety about Philadelphia; it fol-
lows the Extra Early, and is ready for

_ pulling before the Blood Turnip; it is rather

+ lkightin color. Peroz., 10cts.; }]b., 20 cts;

' Tb., 50 cts.

“‘Dewing’s Early Red Turnip.—A very
popular variety in the Eastern markets, of a
beautiful and uniform shape, good color, and
quite early. Peroz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 20 cts.;

© Ib., 50 cts.

Edmand’s Early Red Turnip.—This
variety originated with a market gardener
of Boston, and is without doubt the most
perfect formed variety ever introduced, each
toot has the appearance of being moulded;
it is what may be termed a strictly ‘‘thor-

| cughbred” variety; it produces very smal!

co

tops, which are of a rich bronzy red, and
follows the Lentz or Bastians in earliness,
the skin and flesh is dark red and exceed-
ingly sweet and tender. Per o:., 10 cts.; }
Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.

Early Othello Dark Blood Turnip.
—The great demand for a very Dark Blood
Turnip Beet has induced us to make a
selection from the darkest colored roots,
which we have continued for the past few
years, and now offer for the first time seed
grown from this stock; it will be found a
very valuable variety for the market gar-
dener. Peroz., 15 cts.; 3 ib., 40 cts.; lb. $1.25.

Buist’s Scarlet Perfection. — One of
the most beautiful varieties grown, of half

Buist’s Extra Early Turnip Beet.

long shape, dark-blood color, with a deep,
rich crimson foliage; a very desirable an@
elegant variety, and has become very popula «.
Per oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.

Deil’s Ornamental] Foliage.—A variet ;
very extensively used in England as aa
ornamental border-plant; the foliage is very
dark crimson (darker than any Coteus), and
the root dark blood; is a very beautifvi
variety. Per oz., 15 cts.; } 1b., 30 ets.; lb.,
$1.00.

Bastian’s Half-Long Blood.—A very
highly appreciated variety wherever grown;
it follows the Early Red Turnip Beet, is 9
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;
Ib., 50 cts.

Long Blood grows from twelve to fourteer
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.; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.

Improved Long Blood.—We selected
this variety, a few years since, from Hender-
son’s Pineapple, a celebrated English sort,
and by care we have produced the finest and
smoothest variety known; the foliage is of a
beautiful crimson color, and the flesh dark-

42 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

blood: we consider it a very valuable variety.

Per oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 30 cts.; lb , $1.00.
Silver or Swiss-Chard.—This variety is

cultivated entirely for its leaf stalk which

. are prepared similar to Asparagus and its
leaves used as Spinach. Cut often, as new
and tender stalks will be produced Jer 0z.,
10 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.

MANGEL WURZELS AND SUGAR BEETS
FOR STOCK FEEDING.

The cultivation of Mangel Wurzel has long been one of the most extensive root crops
g<own 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 stoc!
during our long Winter months, but one that is greatly enjoyed and eagerly devoured; hesi’ |

this, they keep the cattle in fine and healthy condition. Theircultivation issimple, and ai \
sowing and thinning out the young plants, they will require no greater care than a crop ~
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
elimate 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 littie bran,
% much the better. Five pounds of seed is required to sow an acre.

THE LARGEST AND FINEST

suist’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 imn 2nse 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 emine»tly profitable variety,

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as very little labor is required in lifting ane
storing the crop; it will produce from fiftyte
sixty tons of roots to the acre, and ‘xeeps
perfectly sound until lateinth ,ring, If |
your soil is inclined to beshallow, thisis the |
variety to grow to produce the largest yield. — |
Per oz. 10 cts.; + lb., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.;5
lbs., $1.75 ; 10 lbs., $3.00.

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The Chirk Castile 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 yie)1 is double that of any
other variety. Per oz., 15 cts.;
4 0z., 25 cts.; 1b., 75 cts.; 5 lbs.,

-: $3.00; 10 Ibs., $5.00.

Champion Yellow Globe
Man gel.—tThis is another
famous English variety of large

SS size, globe form, solid, produc-
“ tive, and a good keeper. Per

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which is yearly coming into

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half of it grows above ground;
it is similar in shape to the
Ruta Baga or Swede Turnip;

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Ze Ibs., $2.75.

LZ-/ Buist’s Mammoth Prize
ZZ, 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 thiscountry. fs especi-
ally adapted for deep rich soil,
and its production is enormous,
single roots frequently weighing
from 25 to 35 pounds. Per oz.,
10 ets.; 4 lb., 15 ets ;1b., 40 cts.,
5 lbs , $1°75.; 10 lbs., $3.00.

Uarter’s Mammotli Prize Long Red | _ )s., $1.50.; 10 Ibs., $2.50.

Mangel.—tThis is the most celebrated | Long Red Mangel.—A variety réquiring
English Variety, producing roots of prodigi- deep, rich soil; flesh white, circled with red,
ous size, immensely preductive and Keeps as | very ,nutritious, and a good keepet. Per
solid as & rock until late in Spring. Per oz., 10 cts.; ¢ lb, 15 cts.}1b,, 30 cts.} 5 lbs.,
oz., 10 cts; } Ib., 15 cts.; Ib, 35.cts.-2, $1.25 5 10 lbs., $2.00.

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White French
Sugar Beet.—
This is also a good.
stock-beet, highly
prized throughout
the world; is both:
productive, nutri-
tious, and has
good keeping
qualities. Itisex-
tensively grown
in France, both for

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cts.; 4 Ib., 15 ets.;
lb., 35 cts; 5 lbs,
$1.50; 10 lbs.,
$2.50.

Golden Tank-
ard Mangel
W urzel, —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 cts.;
+ lb., 15 cts.; 1b., 40 ets.; 5 lbs., $1.75 ; 10 1bs., $3.90.

BORECOLE, OR KALE,
(HOUX-VERTS (Fr.). WINTER KOHL (Ger.). BRETON (Sp.).

This variety of the Cabbage tribe is known as curly greens, or Kale. Sow the seeds in
Spring and transplant with the late Cabbage in early Summer; the leaves are fit for use as soon
as they get a touch of frost. To preserve them during early Winter, treat them the same as
Cabbage; the seed can also be sown in September; transplant like Cabbage, and they will continue
growing ali Winter.

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Curled Intermediate.—tThis 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., Ib., $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
for use inSpring. The tall German Greens
only differs from this in its growth, being
twice as tall. Per oz., 10 cts.;} 1b., 25 cts.
lb., 75 cts.

Green Curled Scotch is.a choice se-
= = lection of the Dwarf German Greens. Per
“Dwarf Curled Berlin Kale. _ _0z., 10 cts.; 4 Ib., 25 ets.; 1b., 75 ots.

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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 oz., 20
cts ; 4 lb., 50 cts ; lb, $1.50.

Curled Mosbach.— Of dwarf, compact,
bushy growth, the foliage is light green and
towards the centre yellowish green Theedge
of the leaves are so beautifully crimped and
curled that it resembles fine curled Parsley,
and could be used for garnishing. Peroz., 15
cis ; 4% Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.

Dwarf Curled Berlin.—tThis 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 Se

in Germany, having superseded all other ‘Curled Intermediate Kale.
sorts in that country for market purposes. valuable market variety, is quite hard
, : < : a y and
Per 02z., 20 cts.5 YX Ib., 50 ets.; lb., $1.50. of dwarf habit. Per oe 10 ets.; & Ib., 20
Curled Siberian.—A very beautiful and cts.; lb., 60 cts.
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 cultivatec with greater assurance of its
heading. It is supposed to have come originally from the island of Cyprus, and was cultivated
nearly two hundred years ago. In mild climates it is extensively used from November to March,
the various early and late sorts coming to maturity in the very middle of Winter. The most
desirable for this climate are the Purple Cape and the Walcheren. Sow the seeds on a hot-bed
late in Spring, transplant in early Summer into very rich ground, and water frequently to
encourage their growth; they will head early in Fall; the heads should always be cut before they
become open.

Walcheren.—One of the hardiest and best, valuable kind for the North, producing large,
with very large firm heads. Per oz., 50 cts. ; close heads, of a brownish purple, and has
41lb, $175; lb., $6.50. an excellent flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; }Ib.,

: $1.25; lb., $4.00.

Southampton.—A celebrated English va- eee 2

riety, which attains great ee ee in this se ee pas Bs oe = oe y ae

can” - Der oz., 50 ets.; ¢ Ib., $175 ; 1b, popular in England, but grown to a limited

= extent in this country. Peroz., 50 cts.; } Ib.,
Early Purple Cape.—This is the most | $1.50; Ib. $5.50.

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, Fut 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 upand 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. Peroz., 20 cts.; &{ lb., 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

46 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

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
ean 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
Ste a but in cold latitudes they must be protected in beds or frames, and transplanted early in

prin

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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 27>. in many situations, destroyed
by the cabbage-fly as fastas the plants appear. So maty nostrums have been recommendec te ,
preserve Cabbage plants from this pest, that we have ceased to recommend any of them. They
Haltica, or black-fly, which also infests the turnip crop, is checked by an application which will '
create a nauseous odor over the plants, such as soap-suds, tobacco-water ora sprinkling of guano,
plaster or lime, early in the morning, while the dew ison them. Others adopt the method of
coopin, a few hens, giving their brood access among the plants, which most effectually keeps
them duwn; but it is always the best plan to sow plenty of seed. Where there are only a few
plants required, sow the seed in boxes elevated three or four feet above the ground, and they will
be entirely exempt from the attacks of the fly; in such a position the plants must have a copious
watering every morning until they are transplanted.

Wintering Cabbage.—In the Fall, before severe frost sets in, lift the plants from the
rows, select a dry and sheltered part of the garden, and bury the roots, stock and part of the
head in the earth in rows closely together, and in severe weather cover with straw or corn-
fodder; in Southern latitudes this is unnecessary.

To Destroy the Cabbage Worm.—Dust the plants with slug shot; or, syringe
them with strong tobacco-water, with a little Paris green, added; or, a mixture of Paris green -
and plaster is still more effective, but shoulé.not be used after the heads are forming. A few
applications will destroy the worms entirely.

EARLY VARIETIES OF CABBAGE.

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Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage.
“arly Jersey Wakefield (Buist’s Se- | Cabbage—Buist’s Earliest.—This va-

lected Strain).—E£ach year this variety riety has given such great satisfaction, that
is becoming more popular, and demand we consider it peerless among the early sorts.
greater. It has not been very long since its Combined with earliness it unites compact-
growth was confined almost exclusively to ness and excellent quality; forming conica]
the market gardeners of New Jersey, but it heads, and quite large for an early strain;
has gradually disseminated into other sec- having a-short stem and but few outside
tions, and now is well known and highly ap- leaves, permits close culture. Per oz., 30

preciated by all the leading market gardeners cts; % lb., $1.00; Ib., $2.50.

of thiscountry. We regard it as one of the | Extra Early Express.—This variety was
best and most profitable early varieties, for introduced from France a few years since,
either market or private gardens, it is always which has proved to be the earliest of all: it
sure to form fine solid heads, and is the was a selection made from the Early Etampes
largest heading of al) *ne early varieties; the which was the pioneer of the recently-intro-
strain of seed which We offer is regarded by duced extra early sorts from that country;

the most extensiv> Cabbage growers as the large heads, however, must never be expected

best in thiscountry. Peroz., 30 cts:;¢1bi, | from varieties of Mais x ss. Per 074 29 1 ts.3
$1.00 ; lb., $3.00. MO ag Tiss 60 Gat ih, $2.01 , ‘

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Earliest Etampes.—This is

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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.

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.; 4% lb., 60
ets.; Ib., $2.00.

Earliest Etampes Cabbage.

Buist’s Early York.— This is a very

valuable early variety, and follows the Ex-
press and Etampes in heading. The heads
are small, round, slightly heart-shaped and
very firm; its dwarf growth will permit them
being planted closely together, say in rows one
foot apart, and eight inches from plant to
plant. Per oz , 20cts.;}1b.. 60 cts. ;1b , $2.00.

Early Winnigstadt Cabbago (Prussian Prize Stock).

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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 isa general favorite in the South with ali
market gardeners. Per oz., 20 cts.; % Ib.,
60 cts.; lb., $2.00.

Early Jersey Wakefield.—A cheaper

seed than the Buist’s Selected
Per 02., 20 cis.;

grade of
described on previous page.
XY |b., 60-cts.; lb., $2.00.

The Charleston, or Large Jerscy

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 02Z., 25 ets.; + 1b.,
75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.

Early Winnigstadt.--(The Prussian Prize

Stock.) The popularity of the Winnigstad|
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; itis from this
section that this famous stock was introduced
by us a few years since, which has become
very popular with our market gardeners, and
especially so with the Germans; it is invalua-
ble. Per oz., 30 cts.; 4 0z., 76 cts.; lio, $2.50.

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Larly Summer Cabbage (Buist's

Karly Summer.—This is a very valuable
variety, not only for the market gardener,
but also the private grower, as its heading
season is between the Jersey Wakefield and
Early Drumhead, producing heads of double
the size of the former and almost equal to the
latter, frequently weighing from 12 to 2

pounds each; of round-flattened form, very
compact, solid, and of excellent quality, its
leaves turn into the heads almost as soon as
formed, which permits of close planting—
about nine hundred plants to the acre. Per
0Z., 2D cis 3 ¢ lb., To cts.3 lb , $2.00.

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Buist’s Early Drumhead.—This popu-
lar variety follows the Early Summer in
heading and is one of the most valuable
varieties grown, it is ready for marketing
two to three weeks earlier than the Late Drum-
head, forms large solid rounded heads
weighing on an average from fifteen to twenty
five pounds each; as a market variety it is
really indispensable, especially for the South
as it withstands the heat remarkably well.
Per oz., 30 cts.; + Ib, $1.00; Ib., $3 00.

Henderson’s Succession.--This recently
introduced variety which originated on Long
Island, we regard as valuable an acquisition,
as the famous Early Summer, but produces
heads of very much larger size, whether for
an early, medium or late crop it is equally as
valuable, }~ fact, it produces fine large heads
@tanysea. of the year. Per oz., 25 cts.;
M4 Ib. 75e. tb., $2.00.

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Buist’s Early Flat Dutch.—tThis va-

riety is equally as popular as the Early Drum-
head, in fact the only distinction between
them is in the form of the head which
although equally as solid and as large in size is
almost flat: it is asure header and very exten-
sively planted. Per oz , 30 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00;
lb., $3.00.

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Early Peerless Cabbage.

Early Peerless, a very desirable early

variety, which is a selection made from the
Early Summer; it follows the Jersey Wake-
field in heading—an excellent variety for
market, producing fine large heads, weighing
from 10 to 12 poundseach, Per oz, 26 cts.;
+ Ih., 75 ets23 1.35200.

Early French Ox-heart.—tThis variety

succeeds the Large York in heading, pro-
ducing a medium-sized solid head, and con-
sider it one of the best varieties. Peroz., 25
cts.; % Ib., 75 cts.; Ib,, $2.00;

Stone-Mason Drumhead.—A desirable

market variety, producing medium-sized,
solid heads; quite a popular variety in the
Eastern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; ¢ lb., 60
cts., lb., $2.00.

Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead.

—This is a coarse-growing variety, and in-
ferior to the Late Drumhead of this market; it
heads very well in cool sections, but it has not
proved to be a reliable heading variety for
the Southern States. Per oz., 20 cts.; y lb;

60 cts., Ib., $2.00.

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THE TWO GREAT VARIETIES OF CABBAGE

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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
aud most perfectly formed heads for our own seed stock. This repeated selection, extending over
a period of twenty-five successive years; has produced what is considered by experienced cabbage-
growers as the finest strain of late cabbage in the world.

They have also proved to be the best varieties for the SOUTHERN STATES, where so much
difficulty is always experienced in heading cabbage; and in the Eastern and Western country,
where the weather is more favorable for the growth of Cabbage than in the South, whole fields
have averaged heads weighing over thirty pounds, and many as high as fifty pounds each. In
good, rich soil, and a favorable season, *he heads will grow to an enormous size, frequently
attaining fifteen to twenty inches indiameter. Thousands of acres of these varieties are annually
cultivated in this vicinity for supplying our city markets, and for shipping. They are large
spreading varieties, generally very broad and flat at the top, and ofa 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 provea
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 annualiy sold in this country (because cheap?), and not one plant in a thousand ever
heads; in fact, this is the only kind of seed that the COMMISSION SEED HOUuSES put up in their

gaudy packets which flood the country and which occasion so much loss and disappointment to the
*‘nnocent purchasers.

You will never fail in raising good crops of Late Cabbage if you sow. BUuIST’s

I'HOROUGHBRED Stocks which are BuIsT’s IMPROVED DRUMHEAD, BUIsT’S IMPROVED FLAT
DutcH, Buist’s FLORIDA HEADER, BUIST’S SHORT-STEM BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD.

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AWARDED

THE GREAT CABBAGE

The Great Prize Medal Stock.

‘HLNOS SHL HOS

Awarded 22 Premiums in one Year.

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, tle
latter is what is claimed for the Buist’s lha-
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 areannually 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.,

__ 30 cts.; £ Ib., $1.00 ; 1b., $3.00 ; 2 Ibs., $5 50.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

THE GREAT CABBAGE

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(Produces Heads from 15 to 30 pounds each).

t* The Seed of this variety is Sold only under our Seal, in Sea.ea

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,

Wea t sie yes

which we recently introduced, has become
famous not only in Florida and Louisiana,
but throughoat the entire country, and has
already taken the front rank for its certainty
of heading and fine market qualities; we
nave 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, whereso much trouble and disappoint-
ment frequently cecurs in heading cabbage,
it has proved a universal favorite, and grow-
érs in those sections appear to be wild in its
praise and recommendation, and state they
fave never had any variety to equal it,
scarcely a Single failure can be found in
whole fields, and the heads average from 15
to 30 pounds each; we therefore named it the
FLORIDA HEADER, and in another season we
venture to say that it will be grown by al-
most every Cabbage grower in the South.
In the Western States which are more favora-
ble for the growth and heading of Cabbage
than the South, it has proved equally as sue-
cessful. and formed heads of a much larver

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size; it is much earlier than the Drumneaé
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.,
$4 00; 2 lbs., $7.00.

Autumn King or World Beater.—

This famous variety originated on Long
Island and is well named, as it is oneof the
largest and finest varieties, and will always
produce large, solid heads. Stalk short, foli-
age dark green and compact, with a purplish
brown tinge. Oz., 25c ; 4 fb., 60c.; ib., $2.00.

Large German Drumhead.—tThis is a

famous variety with the German market-
gardeners of this country, who regard it as
the very best sort for early autumn heading.
It produces fine, large heads of great weight
and solidity. The choicest strain is obtained
from but one locality in Germany which we
annually import. * Per oz., 25 cts ; 4 WW.,
75 cts.; 10, $2.50.

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Buist’s Prize Med-
al Flat Dutch,
(Improved ).--This cele-
brated variety, the Seed
of which is sold only
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 been
improved in the same manner in its selection
as Buist’s Prize Medal Drumhead. Per oz.,
30 cts.; 4 1b., $1.00 ; 1b., $3.00; 2 1bs., $5.50.

Premium Large Late Flat Dutch.
—One of the oldest varieties in existence.
and more largely planted than any other sort,
producing large, solid heads of bluish-green,
with a broad and flat surface. When touched
with frost, the outer leaves become tinted
with reddish-brown; the head is white, crisp
and tender. Too much care cannot be taken in
the selection of your seed, as one-half sold of
this and the Premium Drumhead are spurious.
PLANT Bulst’s IMPROVED, which is grown
from our choicest selected heads. Per oz., 20
cts ; ¢ lb., 60 cts ; 1b., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.50.

Buist’s Prize Medal Flat Dutch Cabbage.
The Amager or Danish Round Head

Winter.—This variety has* been for
over a century the famous Cabbage of Den-
mark and is about the only variety grown by
the market gardeners of that country and
the adjacent Islands of the Baltic, for an
early Summer, Fall or Winter crop which
is exported in large quantities; it is so highly
prized that there is great rivalry among them
in the improvement of the stock seed which
each one raises for hisown 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, 30 ects.; + lb., $1 00; 1b., $3.00.

Fottler’s Brunswick Drumhead.—

This variety has been for many
years a general favorite in the New
England States, both as an early
Summer crop, and late sowing for
Winter use; the seed which we of-
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, Feads
when fully formed almost touch-

_ing the ground and averaging in

- weight from 12 to 20 pounds each,
of fine grain and of delicate flavor,
Per oz., 20 cts.; $ lb., 60 ets.; Ib.,
$2.00; 2 lbs., $3.50.

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SHORT STEM
BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD

CABBAGE.

SE DED wistigortge

BuISsST’S

Selected Short-Stem Brunswick Dromhead Cabbage.

(The Seed of this Variety is Sold under our Seal).

s@- Tne 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 generai
favorite with the market gardeners and cabbage growers located in Louisiana, Florida and other
trepical sections of this country, not only for its being especially adapted to their climate and
zreat certainty in heading, but also for the size and superior quality of the cabbage; but, unfor-
tunately a very iarge percentage of the seed sent out and sold under the name of Brunswick is
either spuriots stock or so much mixed with other varieties as to be almost valueless to the gar-
dener; for this reason we have introduced what is known as the

BUIST’S SELECTED SHORT-STEM BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD.

For the past few years we have paid special attention to th- improvement and selection of this
valuable variety and the seed which we offer will be found superior to any in the world; it is
perfection in gtowth, habit, and in the formation of its heads which are much larger, more
tompact and closer grain than the old Brunswick; market ga:deners who have grown this stock
pronounce it the finest they have ever had. It is put up and sold only in our sealed packets
-nnces, quarters, halves and pcundsand can be had only from our house or from the merchants
\sho handle our seeds. Per oz.; 30 cts.; 4 0z., $1,00; Ib,, $3,00; 2 Ibs., $5.50.

Premium Large Late Drumhead.—Similar in every respect to the Flat Duteh ir.
its growth and general habit, but producing heads which havea more rounded top, Plant Buist’s
Improved ; it is always grown from selected heads. Ver oz,, 20 cis.; 14 Ib., 60 cts., 1b., $2.00; |
2 lbs., 3.50.

Southern Green Glazed.—A coarse, loose-headed variety. but very popula: in the
South, as it is supposed to withstand the attacks of the cabbage-worm better than any othe:
variety; color dark, shining green. Per oz., 2octs; { lb., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50.

Louisville Drumhead.—A fine, short-stemmed strain of Late Drumhead, h‘ghly
estsemed by the market garderers of the Southwest, where it is said to stand hot weather better
than most other sorts Ths heads are of good size, round, flattened on the top, fine grain ane

Keeps well. Per oz, 20 cis.; 4 Ib., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.90...

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THE GREAT SUREHEAD CABBAGE.

The demand for this famous variety is annually increasing; its name is almost an assurance

of its quality, as any variety which is a sure-header is just what is required, whether ii is a selec-

on of the Drumhead, Flat Dutch or any other sort.

fom

The Surehead has all the individual type of the Large Late Flat Dutch, and emanated
y 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.

Ib., $2.00; 2 lbs., $3.50.

sed Dutch.-—This sort is principaily used
for pickling, and is sometimes sliced in salads;
it is also an excellent dish when boiled; the

head is of medium size, very solid, of a heart--

shape, aid of a red, purplish color. The
darker the color and the more thick and fleshy
the leaves, the more valuable; it is in pertfec-
tion from October until Christmas. Per 0z.,
20 cts.; 3 Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.

WUammoth Red Rock.—tThis recently
intréduced variety is the largest of the red

varibties, producing Lads averaging from |

_ ten to Gficex pounde'each: the heads are hf *

Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 60 ets.; £

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 ; $ Ib. , $1.00; Ib., $3.00.

Blood-Red , Berlin.—This is the finest 0!
all red varieties, is of medium sizeand ofa |

very dark blood-red cclor; it is the best for
both pickling and boiling. Per oz., 30 <is.;
4 oz, $1.00; tb., $3.00.

Early Blood+Red Dwarf Erfurv.—-.

A very early and dwarf variety, forming smaii
heads which are almost as solid as a rock and
of a dark blood color; the best for pickling pur-
noses: Peroz., 25 cts. 54 ib., 75 cts. 21b.; 2.82.

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The Vandergaw.—this is a very cele-

brated variety on Long Island, introduced by
a famous market gardener by that name who
has for years been selecting his Cabbage es-
pecially for his own sowing; this continued
selection and improvement has made the
Vandergaw famous among ail 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 0z,, 25cts.;
4 lb... 75 cts: lb., $2.00.

We annually grow over 200 Acres of Cab-
bage Seed to supply the demand of our custom-
ers; those who sow our Seed rarely, if ever, fail
in securing a profitable crop.

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All Seasons.—This variety is a seiec-
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 butisa 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 witb-
out bursting. Per 0z., 20 cts.; } \b..
7a cts.; lb., $2.00.

SAVOY CABBAGE.

Large Drumhead Savoy.—A va
riety of Cabbage producing beautitu:
curled leaves, which, when twucheé
by frost, become very tender and
delicious in flavor, closely resembling
the delicacy of Caulitiower. ‘This
variety forms quite a compact head
Per oz. , 2d cts.; +1b., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00

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Green Curled Savoy Cabbage.

Green Curled and Globe Savoy.—

These varieties are very similar to each other;
they do not, however, head firm, but the
whole of the head can be used ; are much
improved in quality by frost. Per oz., 2é
cts.; + lb., 75 ets.: lb., $2.00.

Green Globe Savoy Cabbage.

Golden Globe Savoy.—A very beautiful

variety, of. very attractive appearance, on
account of its golden-tinted heads; is of dwarf
habit, and delicate in flavor. Per oz., 25
cts. ;4Ib., 75 cts. ; Ib., $2.00.

Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy.—A very early

variety, producing small but compact heads,
very desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 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.; 3 1b., 75
ets.5 Ib., $2.50.

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CARROT.
CAROTTE (Fr.). MOHRE (Ger.).
ZANAHORIA (Sp.).
This vegetable requires a deep, rich, light, IN a

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sandy soil, well manured; if the ground is not
of this quality, it should be dug deep and well
broken the year previous; if for field culture,
the ground should be subsoiled, as in all shallow
ov hard soils the roots fork or spread in a lateral
direction, injuring both their size and quality.
Sow early in Spring in shallow drills, half an
inch deep, and nine to twelve inches apart,
which admits of the hoe being made use of in
thinning out the crop 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 then. -7+ 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 #0 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 sit 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 tavorite Carrotofsmall size, prized on account Sea
of itsextreme earlinessand superior flavor; best for
forcing. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% Ib., 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 rs
am eee of soil me any other variety; French Half-Long or Scarlet Intermediate Carrot,
the seed which we grow has a ve eat rep- ;
utation among rapes wanieden {iF its high es and beautiful form. Peroz., 10 cts-;
1 lb, 25 cts., lb., 75 cts. ;
Early Ox-Heart, or Guerande.—A
French variety of recent introduction whick
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
F be desired. Per oz., 10 cis; } lb., 25 cts.s
lb., 75 cts.

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 a deep-red color, and exceedingly

SSS eee delicate in flavor. Knowing its great sue

Sew eee periority, we have taken great pains to ine

Barly Ox-Heart, or Guerande Carrot. treduce 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 ; Karly Half-Long Scarlet Nantes.-

Early Scarlet Carentan Carrot

popular among them, that we annually sell This is the most popular variety in Franc
to gardeners alone, over four thousand pounds; for a main crop, in the ‘ ‘Halle Centralle’’ tix
as a market variety it has no equal; it is of great French Market of Paris for Vegetables.
perfect form, and very brilliant in color. Per over a hundred two horse cart loads of them
oz., 10 cts.; 40z., 25 cts.; lb., 78 ets, are sold every day of the week including Sun-
Danvers Half-Long Searlet.—An in- days; the roots are of a beautiful scarlet color,
termediate or half-long variety, stump-rooted, perfectly cylindrical in form with a blunt
of handsome form, of a bright orange-red rounded point, smooth skin, and neck of the
color and very productive. A very desirable root hollowed out around the leaf-stalk; flesh
variety for market gardeners. Per oz., 10 sweet and of mild flavor and almost core-
cts., + Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts, less, very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb.,

25 cts.; lb., 75 cts,
Early Half Long Scarlet Carentan.—

Early Half- Long Scarlet Chante-
nay.—This recently introduced variety is a

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great favorite in the Paris markets and the An excelient variety for either market oi

most popular with the French gardeners. It private gardens, it is bright scarlet, of a half

may be called a model or perfect variety, not long shape, and is entirely coreless, very de-
Vien, Sud

only for its oeautiful and regular form, its
brilliant orange scarlet color, but for its great
uniformity of growth, its earliness, product-
iveness and fine flavor. It is similar to the
Early Horn, but of twice its size, with broad
shoulders and the root tapering abruptly at
the end. It is earlier than the Half-Long
Danvers and the most salable market variety.
Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 ozs., 25 cts,; lb., 75 cts,

Saint Valiery or New intermediate.
—The roots grow very reguiar 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-
aily from the shoulder to the tip of the root.
Valuable for its great productiveness, and
aiso for its rich color and sweet flavor. Per
oz,, 10 cts.; 4 lb. 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.

Half-Long Scarlet Blunt-Rooted.—
‘this variety may be considered as one of the
pointed-rooted class, as it is not so slender as
the Half-Long Intermediate, but the root

ends in a blunt cone; color brilliant scarlet,
vt fine flavor and one of the best varieties for
market or private gardcns. Per oz., 10 cts.
4 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts,

“Ee YS sirable Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 23
cts.; lb., 75 ets.

Long Orange is the most pop:
ular variety in this country for s
general crop; is of a bright scarlet
color and very productive, in deep
rich soil, will frequently grow two
feet in length, and produce six hun.
dred bushels to the acre. Per 0z.,
15 cts.; 4 lb., 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
oz., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

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,; }1b., 20
cts.; lb., 60 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. Foran 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, she]
tered from the northwest ; the whole to be surrounded with aclose frame, and eovered with glass
or shutters; it should be prepared abcut the Ist of October, and allow the beds to settle two
weeks before planting ; lift the plants carefully from the seed-bed , and plant them into the frame
eighteen inches apart each way; give a gentle watering to the soil around the plants, press them
down firmly, and little or no more water will be required until Spring. Between each of these
plants Lettuce can be planted, which will head during the Winter, or early Spring, before the
Cauliflowers form any size. The frame should be banked up on the outside with manure or dry
litter, to exclude the frost, and cover the sash or shutters with dry straw or mats during severe
weather, observing to give plenty of air on clear, mild days, which will prevent the plants from
damping off. When they commence growing in Spring, they should receive copious waterings,
to promote their growth, as when once checked by drought they rarely recover; should the flowers
open more rapidly than they can be used, they can be retarded by closing the leaves over the
heads, which will also cause them to blanch, and be more tender.

The Best Variety For

Early Snowball Cauliflower.

Zarly Snowball.-—This is a famous variety Blow Meer eets Tie pane 4 pnp ES ihe
he world, and is, without ques. argest an e :

ty "ete ne “for aie market or private suitable either for forcing or for a cones

srowing; there is no variety earlier and none crop, producing large, “fe Bes a,

that heads with greater certainty; the heads which are well protected cyes = es, - Ce)

are large and beautifully formed and of the the most delicate flavor. Stem of medium

i vor,and averaging nine to growth; leaves long and smooth; very desira-
a ees po aes of very eee and ble. SES packet, 20 cts.; 5 pkts., $1.00; Be
compact growth, with very short outer leaves, $2 50 5 ¢ lb., $8.00.
enabling one-third more to be grown in the | xtra Early Dwarf Erfurt.—A favor-
same space than any other variety; iteclipses | ite early market variety, and very desirable
them all for either forcing or cold frame cul- for forcing, pioducin# ae diecaiaeen arse

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ture. Per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets, $1.00; | Kt., 25 cts.. 0z., $2.50: } Ib., $8.00,
oz., $2.50 ; ¢ 1b., $8.00. Pkt., 25 cts.. 02, $ 4

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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 ; & lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00.
quality. Per pkt., 25 cts ; oz , $2.00; 4 1b., | 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., $2.00;
all the varieties ; tender and delicious. Per lb. , $7.00.
packet, 10 cts ; oz., 60 cts; 4 Ib, $2.00 | Veitch’s Autumn Giant.—A valuable
Ib., $7 59. 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, d0cts ; 4 1b., $1.75; lb., $6.50.
white and compact ; good for an early or late | Walecheren.—A favorite late variety, very
ead he Per packet, 10 cts; 0z., 60 cts; hardy, producing large, white, firm heads,
Ib., $2.00 ; 1b., $7.50. of uniform closeness. Per oz., 50 ets.; 4
Early London.—An excellent early vari- Ib., $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 irom trench to trench. ‘The soil for Celery can scarcely be too rich in manure of the proper
description; it should be well decayed, and not of a drying nature. In dry weather, a good sup-
ply of water or soapsuds is essential; the latter the best material that can be used; 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 ali at 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.

riety of ourintroduction, producing immense dae tein Wari fos .
: ; : p variety, which 1s most

eee ee neeeched, are solid, Criep generally cultivated. Per 0z., 20 cts.; 41b.,

and tender. Itis undoubtedly the best large | 60 cts : ib., $2.00.

variety. Per oz.,30 cts. ; 4 oz. ; $1.00; 1b, $3.00. Tee ak ,

Buist’s Mammoth White Solid.—A va- | Large White Solid.—A medium-sized,

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Golden Dwarf.—A new and very valuable
variety, of recent introduction. In habit and
growth it issimilar to the Half-Dwarf kinds,
except when blanched. The heart is large
ang of a waxy golden yellow, making its
appearance exceedingly attractive. It is
quite solid, of fine flavor, and keeps well.
Per 0z., 25 cts.5; 4.0z, 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.

White Plume.—tThis 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
withoutdamaging. <A very desirable feature
of this celery is that (similar to the Golden
Self Blanching), its stalks and portions of
its inner leaves and heart are white, so that
by closing the stalks, by simply drawing the
soil up against the plant and pressing it to-
gether with the hands, the work of blanching
is completed, as it requires no banking or
earthing up. The leaves of the stalks are
very beautiful, and quite ornamental for table
decoration. Per 0z,, 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.;
per lb., $2 50 ~“

Golden Self-Blanching.—This is one ot
our very best varieties and should be grown
by ail 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.; } 1b., 85cts ;
1b. , $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.; 4% Ib.: 75
cts.; Ib., $2.50.

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Buist’s Golden Market Celery.

Giant White Pascal.—A variety of re-
cent introduction from France, being a selee-
tion from the famous Golden Self-Blanching,
it produces Wery 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.; 4 lb., 75 ets.;
Ib., $2.50.

' New Rose.—tThe red or rose-colored Celeries
have asuperior flavor. This variety is very or-
namental on the table, the delicate tracing o!
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.; lb., $2 50.

Sandringham Dwarf White.—<An Eng-
lish variety, which originated in the garden
of the Pritice 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 cts.; lb., $2.50.

Wright’s Grove Dwarf White.—This
is the finest of all the dwarfs. Blanches al-
most snow-white, is very solid and of a
shell-bark flavor. Per oz.,25 cts.; 4 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 cts.; lb., $2.50.

Perfection Heartwell.—A strong grow-
ing variety, hot so suitable for market pur-
poses as the Half Dwarf or Golden Dwarf,
though it answers forlightorpoorsoils Per
oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 ets.; 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

ble variety for market. Per pack- .
et, 15 cts.; oz., 5u cts.; 4 b., pace.
= Ib., $4.00.
= Celeriac, Turnip-Rooted or
German Celery.—tThis vege-
table is very popular with the Ger- ©
mans, and is grown exclusively
for its roots, which are turnip-
shaped, very smooth, tender and
marrow-like. The roots are cooked
and sliced; or used with vinegar,
they make an excellent salad.
They are also used for seasoning
meats and to flavor soups. Per oz.,
20 cts.; + lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.

for family use, but the most sala-

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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 asalad during the Fall
Winter and Spring months and is grown very extensive-
ly for the Philadelphia and New York markets; the
leaves should alway be picked, not cut; if sown early
in Spring in rows nine to twelve inches apart it is fit for
use in six to eight weeks; but the proper time for sow-
ing is September, and cover thinly with straw or hay
when cold weather sets in, 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 smalt
seeded, the former is the best as it produces largerleaves. Per oz. , 10 cts. ; }1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 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 = =
very good heads; the former are stripped off and used as they aise
form, and continues growing and finally heads; the crop is Southern Rosetce Collards.
much improved by a touch of frost. Per oz., 20 cts.; ¢ 1b., 40 cts., lb , $1.60.

SUGAR CORN (for Garden Culture).

MAIS (Fr.). WELSCHKORN (Ger.). MAIZ (Sp.)

Plant about the last of Spring, in hills, about three feci apart each way, dwarf varieties can
be planted closer; place a shovelful of manure or a handful of good 7,hosphate iu each; five or six
grains to a hill is sufficient; when up, thin them out, allowing three of the strengest plants to re-
main; thorough cultivation is necessary to secure a good crop. Where a succession is required for
the table, plant every two weeks until the middle of Summer. There has been great improve-
ments made the past few years in the quality of Sugar Cora and some of the recently introduced
varieties are of luscious quality.

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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

Crosby’s Early Dwarf.—This improved

variety follows the Extra Early varieties of
Sugar for the table and stands to day as one
of the most valuable and popular varieties
for an early crop; it is of dwarf habit pro-
duces medium sized ears which have from ten
to twelve rows, very productive and of lus-
cious quality, cannot recommend it too high-
ly. Per pint 15 cts.; qt, 25 cts.. peck $1.00;
bush., $3.00.

Cory as it is of luscious quality; it is of dwarf

habit and can be planted two and a half feet New Sweet Corn, The Country Gen-

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seed tee. “1 Per pint 15 cts. ;qt., 25 cts ; ees eee Woodraif of Conneteess

cake $1.00; bush., $3.00. is a selection and improvement of the fam-

arly Marblehead.--Next to the Cory ous Ne Plus ‘Ultra or Shoe Peg which is
the earliest of allSweet Corn. In appearance so highly extolled by all lovers of Sugar Corn,
it resembles the well known Early Narra- its improvement consistsof much larger sized
gansett. The stalk is dwarf and _it sets its ears, and producing from three to four ears to
good sized ears very low down. Per pt., 15 the stalk; it is of delicious quality and is

_ ¢ts.; qt., 25 cts. pk., $1.00; bush., $3.00, without doubt the most delicate and sweet-

Early Minnesota.—Very early, of dwarf est of all Sugar Corns, cannot be recommend-
habit, producing ears, of fair size but of very ed too highly. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25 ets.;
choice quality. Per pint, 15 ets.; qt., 25 peck, $1.25 ; bush., $3.00.

cts. ; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00. Perry’s Hybrid.— An early twelve-rowed
Early Narragansett.—A celebrated East- variety growing only four to five feet high,
ern variety, quite early, but ears are freqaeh with ears as long as the Crosby, and set very
ly imperfect; when dry, the corn has a pecu- lowonthestal#. Kernels white, large, sweet
liar reddish color. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt, 25 and very tender. Per pint 15 cts.; qt., 25
cts.; peck, $1 90; bush., $3.00, cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00.
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Shoe-Peg Sugar Corn,
Ve Plus Ultra. (Shoe Peg or Little ; Stabler’s Pedigree Sweet.—This va-

Gem.)—This variety although known for
nome years, has only lately been disseminated
as the stock was closely guarded by a few
families who had it in there possession and
who became famous for the fine quality of su-
gar corn which they annually grew; it is un-
doubtedly a variety of great value and is es-
pecially recommended for private gardens as
there is no variety that can equal it for sweet-
ness or delicacy of fiavor and may be termed as
an epicures selection; it is of dwarf growth,
producing earsranging from five to seven in-
ches in length and from three to four to astalk,
the grains are exceedingly deep and crowded
irregularly on the cob. Per Pint, 15 cts;
qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.00 ; bush , $3.00.

Stabler’s Extra Early.—A valuable sec-

ond early corn, remarkably large for so early

a ripener, closely following the well-known
Marblehead Yields an abundant crop, is
desirable for family use and one of the most
profitable for market or canning. Fer pt., 15
cts.; qt., 25 cts.; pk., $1.00 ; bush., $3 00.

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. $3.00.

Improved Ruby Sweet.—This is an en-

tirely distinct variety, the stalks and husks
are of a very beautiful dark red color giving

it a very odd and beautiful appearance inits
growth; it is a strong grower the stalks rang-
ing from six toseven feet in height, produc- _
ing fine large ears, with red cob aud white

grains, is exceedingly sweet and of luscio

flavor it is ready for the table in advance of
the famous Evergreen. Per pint 15 cts.; qtr,

25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush. $3.00.

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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;
bush., $3.00.

Early Concord.—An early variety, form-
ing good-sized ears, with from twelve to
twenty rows. Per pint, 15 cts.; qt., 25 cts.;
peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00,

Triumph.—Anearly and very desirable var-
iety, of sweet and delicate flavor, producing
a Ses earand small-sizedcob Per pint, lo
cts,; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1,00; bush., $3.00.

ae Impr oved Sugar.—An old
and very highly esteemed secondearly variety
which is grown quite extensively in the East-
ern country for market, ears of medium size
and succeeds the Early Concord, is of sweet
flavor. Per pint, 15 cts,; qt., 25 cts.; peck,

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New England Eight-Rowed Early
Sugar.—This variety we have cultivated
for a number of years, and find if unequaled
for an early sort; the ears are of large size,
has but eight rows and of delicious quality.
Per pint, 15 cts ; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1 00;
bush. , $3.00.

Egyptian Sugar.—This is one of the best

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
Ccts.5 qt., 25 cts.; peck, 80 cts,; bush., $3 00;
® bush, at $275; 10 bush. at $2.50.

Mammoth Sugar.—The largest of all the
_ Sugar varieties producing perfect ears of im-
mense size, having from twelve to sixteen
rows, a fine market variety, and follows the
New England eight-rowed Sugar in ripening.
Sweet and delicious. Per pint, 16 cts.; qt.,
20 c's.; peck, 80 cts.; bush,, $3.00,
Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar.—This is
not only the most celebrated but the most
popular of all varieties, although not an early
sort, it is, without any exception, the best for
table use of the entire lot, although quite late.
Some may observe they have tried it, and
find it not equal 1o the ordinary Sugar: to
such we say, you have not had the pure stock,
as no variety degenerates so quickly w ith-
out the grower is exceedingly careful; we
have very frequently observed samples ‘sent
out by some seea establishments, as Stowell’s
Evergreen , chat were composed of several var-
ieties; causeu 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 th usands of
bushels for this purpose. Per pim, 16 cts.;
qt,, 20 cts; peck, 80 cts,; busn, $3.00; 5
bush, at $2.75 ; 10 bush. at $2, 50.

Black Mexic aa -—A very pecular looking
variéty, from its blueish-black grains, but is
quite early, and of delicious quality. Per pint,
eldcts ; qt., 25 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.50.

Tuscarora.-—-A large eight-rowed, white var-
iety formerly very popular inthe South, ears
of good size, cob red, grains white; but is now
superseded by the various varieties of sugar.
Per pint, 15 cts; qt., 20 cts.; peck, 75 cts.;
bush., $2.50,

Perkin’s Early Market.-Those who fol-
low trucking for market should not overlook
planting this remarkable Early White varie-
ty,as itis the only one of the early sorts,
which produces a large size ear, and for this
reason tb eS more readily than any other:

: although not
classed among
the varieties of
sugar, it is re-
markably sweet
and delicious,

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lier than any
other variety
with pe_fect safety. The ears average from 7 to
8 inches ia length and have12 rows. Per pint,
15 cts.; qt., 25 cts, ; peck, $1.00 ; bush., $3.50.
Adams Extra Early, or Early Bur-
lington.—This is the earlist of all bu” 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, 75 cts.; bush., $2.5u.
Adam/’s Early.—A larger growing variety
than the former, producing much larger ears,
but is notas early — Per pint. 15 ets.; qt., 2¢
cts.; peck, 75 cts ; bush.. $2 50.
Sugar Corn for Green Foddetr.—fer
bush., $1 50; 10 bush., at $1.25.

WE GROW ALL OUR VA-
RIETIES OF SUGAR CORN IN
THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY,
as the cool climate of that lo-
cality, ripens the crop slowly,
which causes the grains to re-

tain their full saccharine quali-
ty. Thisis the reason that our
house has always been famous,
for the great Purity and Lusc-
ious quality of the Sugar Corn
which we supply.

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Selected Seed Corn
—-FOR——

PLE ED: CUETURE

1) leroy te bs
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 pets
—The great advantage of this variety ovér 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. Jt 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-colorea meai.
Those who desire to plant the best fieid 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, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush.,
at $1.40; 10 bush., at $1.30.

The Best WHITE FIELD CORN

For the SOUTH.

We have not yet been able to
Supply the great demand fo: it.

Buist’s Prize Medal Southern White
Snowfiake.—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
eight feet, producing two ears to the stalk,

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which are very large, the cob of which is very
thin and grains very deen. It will shell
more corn from a given weight on the cob
than any other white variety. Per pt , 12 cts.;
qt., 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts.; bush., $2.00: ¢
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Cloud’s Early Mammoth

Dent Corn.—This Corn, was
introduced someyearsago by the
late Jas Cloud who wasa 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. Pergqt.,
15 cts.; peck, 50 ets.; bush..
$i.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10
bush., at $1,30.

Improved Early Leaming

Corn.—tThe Leaming is the
earliest Yellow Dent Corn in
cultivation, ripening in from
ninety to one hundred days from
the timeof planting :its extreme
earliness, productiveness and
fine quality has made it very
popular with the farmers, and
especially with those in the lo-
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short. It produces from sixty 3%

five to ninety bushelsto the acre,

in accordance with the quality = &
of the soil; the ears and grains =

are of medium size. Per qt.,
15 ets.; peck, 50 cts.: bushel,

$1.50; 5 bushels, at $1.40; 10 ©

bushels at $1.30.

Mammoth Chester Coun-

ty Gourd Seed.—tThis is
the famous corn of Pennsylva-
nia, procucing ear: of prodigious
size, of very strong growth, and
very productive, yielding up-
wards of one hundred bushels

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per acre. It is late in ripening, requiring the
full season and strong soil. Per at., 15 cts ;

peck, 50cts ; bush. $1.50 ; 5 bush., at $1.40;
10 bush,, at $1.30,

Vhite Hickory King.

The great feature
of this variety is the large grain and small
cob it produces So large are the grains and
so small the cob, that in an ear broken in half,
a single grain will almost cover the cob sec-
tion, this can be done with no other variety.
It is a vigorous grower, ears of fair size, ten
rows and grains pure white—)but as a variety
for a main crop, either for quality or yield,
it is no comparison to Buist’s White Snow-
flake. Per qt, 20 cts.; peck, 60 cts ; bush.,
$1.75 ; 5 bush,, at $1.60 ; 10 bush., at $1.50.

‘Buist’s Improved Large White

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of amuch larger size; isan excellent field sort,
has from ten to fourteen rows, and the grains
are of a beautiful pearly appearance, it is a
superior variety for hominy, and the stock
which we cultivate is unsurpassed. Per qt.,
15 cts ; peck, 50 ets.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush.,
at $1.40 ; 10 bush., at $1.30,

Pennsylvania Early Eight-rowed

Yellow.—One of the most valuable and
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 insureacrop, Per qt., 15 cts,; peck, 50
cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush., at $1.40; 10 bush.,
at $1.30,

Large Maryland White.—An old-fash-

ioned variety which has been grown ex-
tensively in Maryland and the South for

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many years; the stock which we offer isa
very great improvement both in productive-
ness, size of both ear and grain. Per qt.,
15cts.; peck, 0Uc s.; bush., $1.75 ; 5 bush.,

at $1 65; 10 bushb., at $1.50. :

Early Golden Beauty.—The Goiden
Beauty or Giant Beauty is one and the same
variety, and is without any exception the
most beautiful Corn grown, either shelled
or on the ear, it is perfection; it has become
famous in all the corn growing belts cf the
country; itis the largest grain of all yellow
varieties; it isa 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 cf 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 he
recommended too highly. Per qt , 15 ets ;
peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5 bush., it
$1.40; 10 bush. , at $1.30.

Champion White Pearl.
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, 50 cts.;~bush., $1.75; 5 bush. j at
$1.60; 10 bush. , at #1. 50,

Early ‘Yellow Canada has eight rows,

B A i T Y 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 to sections where tke season is
short, or ground poor. Per qt, 15cts., peck
50 ets,; bush $1.50; 5 bush,, at $1.40;
10 bush., at $1 30.
Compton’s Early Yellow.—A very
early and prolific variety, eight to ten fect
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,
50 cts ; bush,, $1.75; 5 brow. , at $1.60; iv
bush. , at $1.50.

Blount’s White Prolite 4 prolife
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,.
50 cts.; bush., $1.75 ; 5 bush.. at $1.60 - - It
bush., at $2.50.

Mammoth White Surprise.—A fine
white variety, quite productive, producing —_
good-sized ears with large grains. Per qt.,

15 cents ; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.75; 5
bush., at $1.60 ; 10 bush., at $1.50,

Early Mastodon Dent Corn.—This —
variety is very highly recommended by the
introducer and claims that it is largest
eared and largest grained Dent Corn know",
it is a strong rank and quick grower, end
very productive, and the grains wheu :ipe
are of two shades, white and yellow. Ver
qt.. 15 cts.; peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.50; 5
oasb., at $1 AO; 10 bush , at $1 '30.

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VARIETIES OF POP-CORN.

POP-CORN,
(On Ear Only.)

==“ Golden Queen.—Per Ib.,
10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.

i White Rice.—Per lb., 10
4 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.

cts.; 10 lbos., 75 cts.

Sam Pim iViapiedale Prolific —Per
White Rice Pop-Corn. lb., 10 cts.; 10lbs., 75 cts.

CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS.
CRESSON (Fr.). KRESSE (Ger.). MASTRUGO (Sp.).

Exte sively used as a small salad; for early Spring use,
sow thickly »n a gentle hot bed, in shallow drills two inches
apart. Sow in tie 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 ciose to the roots; as it soon runs to seed frequent
sowings should be made. Peroz., 10 cts ; } 1b. , 20 cts.;lb ; 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 asa salad, and is considered a very wholesome dish. Per oz., 40
cts.; + Ib , $1.25; lb, $£.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 hil:s 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 yines
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 Perfectien

Seine tig Pe Tne Earliest, Finest
made ia the Im- }| Fermed and most sa-
proved WhiteSpine for ] lable Variety to grow
its large size, perfection
of form and earliness.
As the earliest and
most productive mar-
ket variety it has no
equal, and willbe found
far more profitable to :
grow than the Improv- =, ae
-ed White Spine. The % =
market gardeners first =
and most important
consideration in grow-
ing Cucumbers for mar-
ket is to obtain the ~ ee = a SS oe
choicest seed stock for Buist’s Perfection Early White Spine Cucumber.
planting. Most of the The Great Market Garden Variety.

crops grown are very much .nixed and of in- it produces Cucumbers of the finest form and
ferior quality. BUIST’s PERFECTION isregard- most salabie size for shipping purposes. It
ed by growers as the finest and purest stock was introduced by usa few years since, and is
known. It is not only the very earliest, but already being grown by the most extensive

for Shipping.

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cucumbe: 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, $
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. Per oz., 20 cts.; $Ih., 40
cts.; Ib., $1.25; 5 lbs,, at $1.00 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 small and young is of a
beautiful green color; is also a desir-
able table variety. Per oz., 10 cts.,
¥ lb., 25 cts; 1b,, 60 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.’’ Peroz., 10 cets.; 4%

\b., 25 cts.; lb,, 60 cts.

London Long Green. ?

London Long Greeii 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

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Chicago Pickle.
late in July or early in August, and when ot
a proper size picked and put in salt and water.
Per oz., 15 cts ; % Ib., 30 ets.; 1b., $1.00.
Early White Spine.—The best early va-
riety, producing a short, light-green Cucum-
ber covered ‘with white spines, and when

ripening turns to a very light color. As an
early market variety it is unsurpassed. Per
oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 25 cts.; Ib, 60 cts.

_ Improved Early White Spine.—A

marked improvement on the well-known
White Spine variety, being longer, far more
prolific, superior for table use. Per oz.,
10 cts.; % Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.

Evergreen Early White Spine.—
This is a selection made from the Early
White Spine, noted for its remaining a
beautiful green color in all stages of its
growth, itis of good size, handsome form,
crisp and tender, a good shipping va:iety.
Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 60 ets.

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 foreing — |

in frames, or for ont-door culture; it is of
a regular form, of a beantiful dark green
color and very productive ; is a ¢ od ship-
ping variety. Peroz, 10 cis.; % Ib, 25
cts.; lb., 50 cts.
Early Frame follows the above in earli-
hess ; it is not,so desirable a variety, and is"
cultivated toa limited extent ; isofadeep-—
green color, and changes toa bright yellow —
when ripenisg. Peroz.,10cts; ¥% Ihb., —
25 ets.; lb, 60 cts. af
Nichol’s Medium Green.—The name —
“‘VMedium Green,’’ is descriptive of thesize, —
it being longer than the White Spine, but note
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 lb, 2
cts.; 1b., 60 cts, :

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Giant Pera.—tThis , Extra Early Green Prolific or Bos-

magnificent variety was ton Pickling.—A splendid variety, se-

first brought here from lected with gyeat care by one of the largest

Turkey by Dr. Harris of growers of pickling cucumbers in the coun-

Philadelphia. They are try, and grown very extensively by the Mas-

of the most delicious fla- sachusetts gardeners for pickling purposes;

vor, no other cucumber with good culture 200,000 can be grown on one

we have ever eaten sur- acre. Peroz., 10 cts., } Ib.; 25 cts ; Ib , 60cts.

passing them. Another
remarkable quality is
that they are very crisp

Early Green Cluster is quite early and
very productive, medium size, and of a pale-
green color, turning to a brownish-yellow

and tender at all stages, a “ ae the 708 Rant pp ibe » ye

and can be eaten at any when ripe; 16 1s a fav orite variety with some,

2 : : but isnot as crisp as othersorts. Per oz., 10

time during growth. ; ports Shak:

They grow to an enorm- ets; 7 Ib., 25 cts. ; Ib., 60 ets,
> ° erage de oe ees

ous size, frequently to | Buist’s Long Green.—Thisis very similai

one and a half ¥eet in to Cuthill’s Black Spine, but better adapted

length and ten to eleven for outdoor culture, has but very few seeds,
inches in circumference; grows frequently to twenty-four inches in
very smooth and length, and very crisp; as a late market

straight, with a beautiful variety it is superior to all other. Per oz. 20
green skin. The vines cets.; }1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
grow vigorously, fruit | Gherkin, or Burr, or West India Gher-

sets near the hill and kin, is exclusively grown for pickling; it is
grow closely together, the smallest of all varieties, and should be
making them exceed- picked while young and tender, and put in
ingly prolific. Per oz., salt water until required for pickling. Per
10 cts:; 74 Ib, 25 ets.; oz., 15 cts.; } Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.
eee: Tailby’s Hybrid.—A hybrid of the White
Thorburn’s Ever- Spine, with a large English variety, retain-
bearing.--This variety ing the productiveness of the former, united
entirely new and desir- with large size, hardiness and desirable
able, and will prove val- market qualities. Per oz.,10cts;4}1b, 25

uable both for the table cts.; Ib, 75 ets.
and for pickling. It | Early Russian.

Very similar to the Clus-

is of small size, very ter, but earlier and smaller in size, being but

early, enormously pro- three inches long when fit for use; it sets its

“a ductive, and extremely fruit in pairs, and the first blossoms usually

Hiant Pera Cucumber. valuable as a green bear. Per oz., 10 cts ;41b., 25 ets., 1b, 60cts.
pickler The peculiar merit of this new | warty Short Green is very similar to the
cucumber is. that the vines continue to Early Frame. Per oz.; 10 cts.: WIb., 25 cts,

flower and produce frait until killed by frost,

whether the ripe cucumbers are picked off 2 ~~ i
or not—in whieh respect it differs from all Long Prickly 1s shorter and thicker than

other sorts in cultivation. Cucumbers in the Long Green, equally as productive, and
every stage of growth will be found on the makes a good pickle, but is not a fine a

lb., 60 cts,

sane vine. Peroz., 10cts.: % Ib., 25 cts.: table variety, being les. crisp. Per oz., 10
Pe uo ets: 4 > A , ets; Y1b., 25 cts; 1b , 60 ets.

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Jersey Pickle Cucumber.

t wish

Early Cluster Cucumber.

Buist’s Long Green Cucumber.

Remember that we put up ali our Seeds in 5 and 10 cent Packets, so that if a customer does no
ounce or a half ounce of a variety he can order Packets.

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ENGLISH FRAME OR FORCING CUCUMBER.

FOR FORCING UNDER GLASS.

The following are the best varieties: Price per package of 10 seeds, 25 cts.,, or 5 for $1.00.

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, itis 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-flve 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

A 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
é from carrying off the heat. The seed will germinate in a day or two, ©

* anes and before a week will form strong plants. During their growth admit

' ZN fresh air every day at the back of the frame (allowing the temperature to

: TW be between seventy and one hundred degrees). When they have formed
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their third rough leaf, nip the point of the vine, which will cause the
plant to branch. If the soil or plants appear to be dry, give them a
watering with milk-warm water. As the plants grow, roots will pro-
trude from their stems and through the hill, to which earth should be
added When the sun is very warm, a slight sprinkle of straw over the
sash will prevent the plantsfrom 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 keen sent to us by a Virginia lady, which is
highly recommended.

‘‘Make a brine of one-third of a pint of salt, and fou: pints of |
water. Drop as many cucumbers in the brine as it will 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 strong). Let the vinegar come to the boiling-point very slowly;
then pack the pickles in glass jars, peur the /o¢ vinegar over them, and
seal up air-tight.

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Buist’s Improved Large Thornless Purple Egg-Plant.

EGG-PLANT.

ATIBERGINE (Fr.). EIERPFLANZE (Ger.). BERENGENA (Sp.).

No seed is more difficult to vegetate than the Egg-Plant ; it always requires the strongest
heat. For early use sow in a hot-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; cove1
the frame at night with mats, to protect against frost; after the plants attain two or three inches,
they should be transplanted into another frame three inches apart, in order to make strong
plants before it is time for planting out; it is a very good plan to put them singly in small flower-
pots, and place them in a frame where they will become thoroughly established, and ready for
setting out as soon as all cold weather is over, after which they can be planted from the pots
without disturbing the roots; plant them in rows twenty inches apart, and two feet from row te
row , they luxuriatc in rich, loamy soil.

Buist’s Improved Large Thornless
Purple.—This is an Improvement in earli-
ness, productiveness, and size of fruit, over

Early Long Purple.—tThe earliest va-
riety, a strong grower, producing fruit of
an oblong shape, very productive, and stem

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; } Ib., $1.50; 1b., $5.00.

Wew York Improved Purple.—tThis

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

perfectly smooth; is always very full of seeds,
and is not by any means as desirable as the
Large Purple. Per oz., 25 ets.; $ lb., 75 cts;
Ib., $2.50.

Black Pekin.—A variety of recent intro

duction from China, a very strong grower,
producing bronzy-purple foliage; is used
very €xtensively abroad as an ornamenti)
plant for the flower garden. The fruit i:
round, and of a very dark purple color, de

gocd size. Ver oz., 40 cis.; ¢ lb., $1.00; sirable only as a distinct variety- Per oz
‘Ib., $3.50. 40 cts.; 4% lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00.

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4a-The Egg-Plant is a very important and remunerative crop for the market gardener,
and especially so for those who grow them for shipping; but to find ready sale the Egg-Plants must be o!
_ handsome form and of a dark purple color, to secure this stock sow Buist’s Improved Large Purple
_ which is not only a thornless variety, but the Purest and Best Egg-Plant in the world. Over half
_ the seed sold by dealers throughout the country produce Egg-Piants of irregular form, and of a bronzy
_ brown color, which are unsalable and worthless.

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ENDIVE.

CHICOREE ENDIVE (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. Peroz.,15 cts; \% lb, 40 =
ets.; lb., $1.50.

White Curled.—This resembles the green 3 Ya aes
except in color, but is not quite as hardy; SSeS

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the foliage is light green, blanches white. SM A 4
Per oz , 25 cts.; $+ 1b., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. White Curled Endive.

Moss Curled.—A very beautiful and at- beautifnlly fringed and very attractive. Per
tractive variety, when full grown clos 0z., 25 cts.; & lb., 60 cts.,lb., $2.00.
resembtes a tuft of moss. Per 0z., 25 cts.; | Batavian or Broad-leaved. — This
% Ib.. 60 ets ; Ib., $2.00. - . variety forms large heads of broad, thick

New Green Fringe.—A new variety that leaves which are used for flavoring 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.; } 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.

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 in a 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, sw in
June. As there are many who are not familiar with the manner of

Pare thinly and cut off the points, place in boiling water, and throw

yg + inasmall quantity of salt; boil from two hours to two hours and 4
ogy quarter, according to their size, after which cut in thin slices, season
oa 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-

urnip-Rooted Sively in Europe as a root crop for steck feeding during the Winter and

Kohl-Rabi,or

Cabbage. Spring months, and are valued almost as highly as the Ruta Baga or —

preparing this vegetable for the table, I give the following receipt: -

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 ther crop; should be cultivated in drills, the same as Ruta Bagas, ©

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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

| 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

COURGES (Fr.).

Sugar Trough Gourd.

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.; 0z., 40 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 J,

not crack, and are uninjured £&
by cold or wet, and therefore
make the best nest-eggs.

packet, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4
; Ib., $1.00 ; lb., $2.50.

#7 Sugar Trough Gourd.—
Z They grow to hold from 4 to 10
gallons each, have thick, hard
shells, very light and durable,
and are also useful as baskets.
YX |b., 75 ets.; lb., $2.50.

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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 1b., 60 cts; lb, $2.00.

Early Purple Vienna.—Similar to the
above except in color; on that account is not
so desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 60 ets.;
Ib., $2 00.

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, 20 cts.;
' cts; 4 0z., $1.00; lb, $3.00. + 1b, 60 cts ; lb., $2.00.
GOURDS.

CALABAZA (Sp.).

Per

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Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.;

Dipper Gourd.—Valuable for house-hold
purposes. They make dippers of various
sizes, which will last for years. If the
vines are trained on trellises, the handles
will grow straight, otherwise they curve.
Per packet, 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts; 4 lb., 78
cts.; lb., $2.50.

i Ib., $1.00; 1b., $3.00.
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KALE (see Borecole Page 44).
LEB.

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 permanent situa-
tion, where they are intended to be grown; if sown
in a seed-bed, when about five to six inches high,
select moist weather, and transplant them into
deep, rich soil, to stand from five to six inches
apart; in planting them, use a dibble, and plant
them deeply, close to their leaves, that the neck, by
being covered with earth, may become blanched;
after transplanting, they should have a good water-
ing, in order to settle the soil, and thoroughly es-
tablish them; if sown in a situation where they are
to be cultivated, sow the seed early in the Spring,
in rows eighteen inches apart; and when four inches
high, thin out to stand four inches apart. TRANS-
FLANTED PLANTS ALWAYS PRODUCE THE LARG-
EST LEEKS.

Buist’s Mammoth.—A very large, strong-
growing variety; selected from #he London Flag,
especially adapted for market gardeners, produc-
ing the largest Leek known. Per 0z., 25 cts.; %
lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00.

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Large Rouen.—A variety grown very ex- {
tensively by the market gardeners of Paris, |
producing a short thick stem, with dark-
green foliage. Per oz., 20 cts.; + lb., 60

cts.; lb., $1 50. |

Musselburgh.—An English variety of great
merit, producing fan-shaped foliage; quite a
strong grower, and a desirable market variety.
Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; 1b., $1.50.

Large London Flag.—-This is the ordis
nary variety, producing good-sized Leeks.
Per 0z., 10 cts.; ¢ lb., 4u cts.; lb,, $1.25.

Monstrous Carentan.—A _ celebrated
French variety, of strong growth, and very
desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 60 cts.;

\b., $1.50.

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,
and transplant into rows, in a sheltered spot, in October; cover lightly with straw during Winter,
which remove early in Spring, or transplant into cold frames, eight inches apart each way, very
near fo the glass; protect from frost, and they will head during Winter.

Buist’s Perfection White Forcing Lettuce.

Buist’s Perfection White Forcing.
—There is no variety among the entire class
of lettuce that is as desirable for forcing in
frames for Winter and spring heading as this
new variety, introduced by us in ’87, its
great features are, extreme earliness in head-
ing and producing remarkably large heads
for a forcing variety which are as solid asa
cabbage; under the outside leaves, which
are of a pale green color, it is pure white
and very crisp and delicate; it 1s very attrac-
tive in appearance and the most salabie va-
riery known. One of our most extensive
market gardeners, who makes a specialty in
forcing lettuce and who tried it when first
introduced, was sufficiently attracted by
it, as to grow it very extensively every year,
and has been marketing his crop at a profit
of from $1,200 to $1,500 each season; it is
also very desirabie for growing in the open
ground, but must be sown early in the sea-
son. Per packet, 15 cts.; oz. 3Ucts.; 4 0z.,
$1.00; 1b., $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, fore-
ing pits and in greenhouses. Per oz., 15 ets.;
Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.

Early Cabbage, or White Butter.-.

This is a very popular sort for either forcing,
or sowing in the open ground early in the
season; it forms a beautiful, solid head which
is very crisp and tender, but as soon as the
season becomes warm it shoots to seed; it
shou:d 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.;
+ 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 itasoneot -

the very best and most profitable varieties to
grow. Per 0z., 20 ets.; ¢1b..40 cts.; Ib., $1.2

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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. Per oz., 20 cts.; $ Ib., 50 cts.; lb,, $1.50.

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., 15 cts.; + Ih,
40 cts ; 1b., $1.25,

8ig Boston.—<An improvement of the cele-
brated Boston Market in the size of its heads,
but identical with it in every other respect’
one of the best forcing varieties as well as the
earliest for outdoor culture. P _ oz., 20 cts.;
4 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.

denderson’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 crispand tender, but notsuitable ur fore-
ing. Per oz , 20 cts.; 4 0z., du cis.; 1b., $1.50,

Large Yellow Market Lettuce.

Large Yellow Market.—This new Cab-
bage Lettuce is of a greenish-yellow color,
and forms very large flat heads of a solidity
equal to that of a cabbage; they measure
from 7 to 8 inches in diameter by about 24
mceches in circumference, and, unlike all
other varieties, is entirely free from unser-
viceavle 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
im the least: asa market variety for a general
Outdoor crop it has mo equal. Perpackct, 15
Cts.; 0z., 3U ¢ s.; $ ib., 75 ets.: Lb., $2.50.

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Denver Market.—A recently introduced
variety which cannot be coo highly recom-
mended for either forcing or garden culture.
It forms large solid heads of a good light
green color, and is very slow to go to seed.
The leaves are beautifully marked and blis-
tered (like the Savoy Cabbages), and very
crisp and tender and of excellent flavor. Ey
these blistered leaves it distinguishes itsclf
from any other kind of Lettuce new grown.
The shape of the head resembles somewhat
the ‘‘ Hanson,’’ but is more oblong and of a
better quality. Per oz., 15 cts.; ¢ 1b., 40
cts.; lb,, $1.25.

Improved Early Hanson Lettuce.
Improved Early Hanson.—A curled
variety, forming fine, large, solid heads,

which are both crisp and tender. They fre-
quently attain two to three pounds each.
We regard it as a very valuable variety. Per
Oz, 15 ctss=¥ Ib.-40 cts ‘sb, $1.25:

Philadelphia Market.—This variety
iuade 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 Markct 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 ets.; Ib., $1.50.

The Deacon.—A celebrated variety in the
West, forming medium-sized and very com-
pact heads, of a dark green color, both crisp
and tender. Per oz., 20 cts.; % 'tb., 40 cts.;

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Bliack-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 tran the ordinary Simpson,
and forms heads double the size. It is
not only a good forcing variety, but ade- 2
sirable sort for early Summer; as it stands
the heat remarkably well. Per oz., 15
cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00.

“arly Curled Simpson.-—An improved
variety of the Curled Silesia, is quite
early, but does not produce a solid head ;
leaves beautifully curled, and forces‘well. 3
Per oz, 15 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb. $1.00.

Harly Curled Silesia is an early va-
riety, and is generally sown thickly, to
eut when br’ a few inches high; it will,
however, form a very good head, if thinned
out; itis quite hardy, and withstands heat
and drought. Per oz., 15 cts.; 3 Ib., 30 cts.;
lb., $1.00.

arly Prize Head.—One of the finest va-
rleties 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 0z., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Tb., $1.U0.

improved Royal
Cabbage.—A
very celebrated va-
riety, forming fine,
large, solid heads,
both crisp and fine
flavor; stands the 4%
heatremarkably =>»
well, and is especi-
aily adapted to the
Southern States, or
for planting to succeed the early varieties in
the orth, Per oz. 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.;-
Ib., $1.25.

Royal

Salamander Lettuce.

Saiamander.— A _ desirable variety for
Summer or Fall use, forming very large,
compact and beautiful heads. Color light
green; stands both heat and drought re-
markably well, very highly recommended
Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 0z., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25.

Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce,

Oak - Leaved. —
An entirely dis-
tinet variety, the
leaves of which are
of the shape of an
oak, produced in a
dense and compact
head, which is al-
most pure white

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Oak-Leaved. delicate; it is fine
for forcing or out-door culture. feroz, r+

ets.; + lb., 40 ets.; Tb., $1.25.

Spotted Passion or Black Seeded
Royal.—This is one of our most valuaiile
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
beautifally 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.; &{ Ib., 40 cts.; Ib, $1.25. *

Trocadero Cabbage.—A celebrated
French variety of quite a distinct type and
cannot be mistaken fur 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 delicatein flavor.
Per oz., 20 ets ; &% Ib., 40 ets.; Ib., $1.25.

Perpignan, or Early Green Sum-
mier.—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.; % lb., 40cts.; 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. Peroz, 20cts.; \% lb, 40
cts.; Ib , $1.25,

Drumhead Cabbage is quite hardy, and
an excellent Summer variety; formsa solid

head, quite crisp and tender. Per oz., 15
Cts.5 Jf Ib., 30 cts. ; Ib., $1.00. .

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White and Green Paris Cos.—These
varieties grow strong and upright, ing
longleaves, whichshould >
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
ihey are frequently
served without dressing
and simply eaten, like celery, with salt.
Per oz., 20 cts ; 4% 1b., 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 ore
of the best Summer varieties for either family
use or market gardeners. Per oz., 25 cts;
X Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.

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Brown Dutch Cabbage is one of the
| hardiest varieties; forms a very fine head,
and withstands the heat and eold. Per oz.,
1d ets; Y% Ib., 30 cts.: Ib; $1.00.
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Stubbornhead.—An early Summer va
riety introduced from Germany of great
value, forming beautiful large solid heads
which resists heat without shooting to secd.
Per oz, 25 cts.; % lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $4.00.

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.; { Ib., 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 ané ~m?

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 fag?
are of good size, averaging from By
five to ten pounds each and of de-
licious flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; }
lb., 25 ets.; Ib, 75 cts.

Netted Green Citron.—This
variety is cultivated to a greater
xxtent for market than any other
ort, and for this purpose it has
ao 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.,'75 cts.

Netted Nutmeg is of an oval shape, roughly
netted, but not attaining so large a size as the
Netted Citron; it is equally as fine in flavor.
Per oz., 10 cts.; $ 1b., 25 ets.; Ib. ,75 ets.

Pine-Apple.—A medium-sized, early va-

riety, of an oval shape; delicious flavor, and

highly perfumed with the fr ce of pine-
apple. Peroz., 10 cts.; ¢ Ib., 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts

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 1b.,25 ets. Ib., 75 cts.

Bay View.—The largest, most prolific, best
flavored, and finest cantaloupe in cultivation;
luscious and sweet, and very hardy; picked
green it will ripen up finely, and carry safely
for a long distance. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 |b.,
20 ¢ts.3 lb., 75 cts.

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of Citron ot Cantaloupe Melons, and
is well named, it is really an em-
éerald among the many _ varieties
which are now cultivated; it is quite
early, a torifty grower, very produc-
tive, producing melons of good size,
the skin of which is of a dark-green
emerald color and quite smooth.
Fiesh salmon, and ripens thoroughly
50 the rind, and, what is the most
‘mportant, it has a sweet and deli-
cious flavor; cannot recommend it
too highly. Per oz., 10 cis., 4 0z.,
25 cts ; lb., 75 ets.

ew Golden Gem, or Golden
Jenny.—A recently introduced
variety, of medium size, but one
of the most popular varieties with
the melon growers of New Jersey;
it is early, rougbly vetted, and of
delightful flavor.

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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
zreen, 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.; 4% Ib., 30 cts;
lb., $1.00.

Montreal Market.—-Excellent variety of

the largest - ze; 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., 10 cts; 4+ Jb. 25 ets.;
lb , 78 ets

earge Hackensack or Turk’s Cap.

—A, very popular variety which attains a
\arge size, 1s round in shape and flattened at
the ends; skin green and thickly netted;
tie flesh also is green, rich, and sugary
in flavor. It is very productive; and exten-
sively grown by market gardeners. Per oz..
10 cta.; ¢ Ib., 25 cts,; lb., 75 cts.

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Per oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib.525 cis.3 Ib; To'ets.

Champion Market.—This variety is bs
coming quite popular and is one of ths
handsomest formed Cantaloupes of the en-
tire list, it is almost perfectly round and
densely netted and will average from 4 to &
lb. each the flesh is thick. of a light green
color, of a very rich flavor and exceedingiy
fragrant, is very productive and a goog
shipper. Per oz, 10 cts.; 4 1b., 25 ets.;
lb., 75 ets

Delmonico.—A very handsome variety 0!
recent introduction which has become on¢
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.; % Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 ets.

Skillman’s Netted Citron. — Forn
roundish oval; flesh deep green, sweet ana
richly perfumed; an early and delicious
variety. Per oz., 10 cis.; 4 Ib, 25 cing
lb., 75 ets.

Baltimore Market, or Acme Meion.

| Baltimore Market, or Acme.--A

_ green-fleshed, productive and excellent ship-
ping melon that can always be found in its
season in the best hotels and restaurants of

Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore. i%
is & green-fieshed variety, of obleng form,
exceedingly delicious and vwery fragrané.

_ Per oz., 10 cla; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib. 75 cts,

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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 del'-
cious. It is very pre-
ductive, a good keeper’,
and will stand shipping
better than any other
sort. Per oz., 10 cts ;
ib:,- 20 cts:> 1b} 7de.

Surprise.—-This melon
= has a thin, cream-coloer-
ed skin, thickly netted;

a —= fiesh deep salmon-color,
‘Miller’s Cream or Osage Melon. of exquisite flavor and

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The Banquet.—A famous melon grower of this country ¢ very prolific.
when asked by us which variety in his estimation he con- YQ Per oz.. 10 cts.;
sidered the best, he promptly replied the Banquet; his f/fi—-ae z Ib, 20 cts.,
opinion agrees with our own, as itis undoubtedly the finess J/g lb., 75 ets.

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. Asa vari-
ety for market gardeners it is undcubted-
ly the best to select. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4
Ib., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00

Iixtra Early Cape May —A very
early large round Melon of ui..meg form;
quality most excellent and exceedingly S&
productive; fruit deeply ribbed and Ss
heavily netted, flesh, deep green, tender, ees

juicy, very sweet. Oneof the most profit-

able varieties for market. Per oz , 10 cts.;==

+ Ib., 25 cts ; lb., 7d cts. ;

Jersey Belle.—A very desirable variety | The Waldorf.

This we regard as one of

for market or private growers; is of medium the most desirable varieties. Its great fea-
size and very uniform in shape; it is very ture is that a Melon of inferior quality iss 1-
roughly netted and deeply ribbed ; flesh of dom found. It is of very uniform s)ze,
a beautiful green color, and of exquisite roughly netted. Flesh dark rich green and
flavor. Per oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; 1b., of luscious quality. Per oz.,10 cts.; + lb.,
$1.00. |, 30-ets: : Ibs, $b. 08.

THE CHEAP MELON SEED of the COUNTRY is saved from the cullings of a crop where the
earliest and best are sold, and the balance saved for se2i—or what is still worse, seed saved from a

crop grown near Cueumbers, Squashes, Pumpkins or Watermeions with which they become impreg-
-nated and produce Melons unfit for use,

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The Washington
Market.—This re-
cently introduced va-
riety of Cantaloupe
melon is not only en-
tirely distinct from
any other, but isone
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.,
15 cts ; lb, 50 ets.;
lb., $1.50.

Long Island Bea-
uty.—This is one of
the best shipping var-
icties, 1s very early,
of good size, green
flesu, roughly netted,
and of luscious flavor,
it is a selection from
the Extra Early
Hackensack but a
great improvement
on that variety. Per oz.,
¥% |b., 20 cts.; lb, 75 cts.

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New Orleans Market. or Creole.—

‘{hisis a very popular variety in the New
Orleans Market and is about the only variety
that can be sold there, as it has a great repu
tatin for its fine qualities ; itis beautifully

formed, roughly netted, of lage size, and of

deli-ious quality; it is so richly fragrant that
a single melon will almost perfume an entire
house. Peroz., 15 cts ; } lb. 50 etx. ;1b. $1.50.

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Persian or Casaha.—This variety grows
to a large size, of oval shape and luscious
flavor. is exceedingly fragrant; the rind is
thin and delicate. therefore will not stand
transportation. Per oz, 10 cts.; 4 I1b., 25
cts.; lb., 75 cts.

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Chicago Market, or Nutmeg.—A
very celeb:ated variety, and one of the most
popular varieties in the Chicago ma: ket ; 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., 25 ets.; 1b., 75 cts.

Early Jenny Lind.—The earliest of all
varieties, and also the smallest, but po:ses-ing
a rich and delightful flavor and fragrance,
and highly recommended. Per oz., i0 cts.;
¥Y lb, 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

Improved Early Jenny Lind.—The
improvement consists in size, roughness of
skin, thickness of flesh and keeping qualities.
Per oz., 15 ets.; 4]b. 30 ets.; lb. $1.00.

Rocky Ford,.—A selection from the famous
Netted Gem, introduced by the Rocky Ferd
growers of Colorado; it Las become a famous
shipping variety, is beautiful netted, cf ob-
long shape, flesh deep green aid of superior
quality. So popular has this name le-
come that many of the leading fruit stores,
display any melons they may have, under
the uname of Rock Ford, no matter how
inferior they may be, Per oz, 10 cts.;41b.,
20 cts :lb., 75 cis.

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MELON (Water).

Whe Dixie (Water).—This variety which
was recently introduced from the South, isa
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-
pose. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz, 20 cts.; Ib.,
60 cts.

Kolb’s Gem (Water).—This va-
riety is the queen of all Water Melons
for solidity, uniformity of size, «<<
weight, and fine shipping 4#
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 Melonsare

nearly round, rind

dark, rich green, mar-
bled with lighter
shades; flesh crimson,
quite solid, but lacks
that sweetness which is so
requisite. Peroz., 10 cts.; :
¥% \b., 20 ets.; Ib.. 50 ets. ;
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

WASSER-MELONE (Ger.).

SANDIA (Sp.},

Southern Rattelsnake (Water).—A

variety which has gained great vopularity
throughout the entire country fce i's 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 twe
black tips. Per oz., 10 cts; } 1b., 20 ets.;
lb,, 60 cts.

Kolb’s

atriped and of choice quality. Per oz., 10 cts; 4Ib., 20 cts: Ib., 60 cta,

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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 Ibs. ;
in shape it resembles the
Kolb’s Gem and like that
variety is one of the bes!
shipping sorts. Peroz.,10
cts.; 4% lb.,20 cts.: 1b.60 cts.

Mammoth [ron Clad (Water).--This
variety was introduced a few years since,
and well worthy of cultivation. Produces
melons of large size and very solid. Flesh
crimson, crisp and luscious. Very desirable
for market. Price per oz, 10 cts.;}Jb 20

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The Jones Watermelon.
Cuban Queen (Water).—This is one of
the largest and most productive varieties
grown. Rind thin and solid, with dark and
light green stripes; flesh bright scarlet; crisp
and sweet. A good keeper and stands tran-

sit well. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; lb.,
60 cts. a

cts.; lb., 60 cts.

Florids 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 jarge size; rind dark with

to the Georgia Rattlesnake; and 1% will neve
equal it in popularity with melon grower-
Flesh crimson, good flavor, thin rind, and w?i
average 30 to 35 pounds weight. Per oz
10 cts.; & Ib., 25 cts.; 1b., 70 cts.

{ce Cream (WHITE SEEDED)—This variety

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, tron-clad or Rat-
tlesnake. Per oz., 10 cts ; } lb., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.

scaly Bark (Water).—A variety recent-
iy introduced, and recommended for the
great strength of its rind, and on tnis account
has proved a valuable shipping vanevy. We
Ao not verard it as some do. as bemg superior

is annually increasing in popularity; it grow:
te 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.; } lb., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 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.; $1b., 29
cts., lb., 60 cts.

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Premium Triumph (Water,) Gir-
ardeau’s.— ‘This lately introduced va-
riety is a cross between Duke Jones and
Kolb Gem, but is far superior to either in
size, quality and shipping requilements, in
fact they would be the on’y melons so d in
our markets if the supply was equal to the
demand, and what is important to the ship-
per, they always bring top prices. Speci-
mens have been grown the past season in
Florida, weighing over a hundred pounds
each. Their color is of a dark dull grecn,
flesh bright crimson, of delicious flavor, rind
thin but strong and tough, s<eds mottled but
dark. Peroz., 15 cts ; 41b. 50 cts.;Ib. $1.00

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-

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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.; } 1b., 20 cts.;
lb., 60 cts.

Seminole .Water ).—This variety was
lately introduced from the South, and gave
good satistaction; 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 0z., 10 cts.; } 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 ets,

Girardeau’s Premiu.

Jordan’s Gray Monarech.—This 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 faver; we regard it as one of
-‘ the best varieties ever introduced. Its size
is immense, frequently producing melons
weighing overninety poundseach. Its qua-
ity is unequalled; and the most productive
variety we have ever seen.
a very beautiful mottled-gray colo:, 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-
»d to become one of our most popular varie-
ties. Per oz., 10 cts.} } lb., 25 cts.; lb.,
75 cts.

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friumph Water Melon.

Dark Icing.—A very desirable variety.
Dark skin, crimson flesh, thin rind, quite
solid and ot delicious favor. A fine marke
sort. Fer oz, 10 cts.; 4: 1b, 20 cts; lu.,
60 cts.

Light Teing.—Similar to the above, only
a difference in the color of the skin, which is
light gray. Per oz., 10 cts; + lb., 20 cts;
lb , 60 cts.

Phinney’s Early.—The earliest ofall varie.
ties; form oval, rind rather thick, flesh brigh‘
red, and quite productive; but its earlines:
we regard as its only 200d quality. Percz.,
10 cts.; 4 1b., 20 cts,; Ib., 60 cts.

Orange Water is an entirely distinct sort:
its rina will peel off like that of an orange.
and its flesh is separated into segments in e
similar manner. A peculiar and very attrac-
tive variety. Peroz., 16 cts,; ¢1b., 40 cts.;

ib. 9 $1 ° 20,

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Pride of Georgia.—The melons are per-
feetly round in shape, striped light and dark
green, uniformly of fair market size; the
fiesh is bright red and sweet. Per oz., 10
ets ; 1 Ib.. 20 cts; Ib. 60 ets,

OQdella (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 sale flesh. Seeds gray. Per

oz., 10 cts.; 1b, 20 cts.; Ib, 60 ets,
Green Citron (Fe eerie only). Per

oz., 10 cts.; $ Ib., 25 cts; lb,, 75 ets. 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

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, cr 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 4
straw to pierce through them without break-
ing. A few lemons should be cut into thin
slices of uniform size and shape, and boiled
with the Citrons in the syrup; a few ginger-
roots cut into small pieces will also greatly
improve the flavor. After all is finished, put
the citron into glass jars, pour the hot syrup
over them, and cork and seal tightly.

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

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- Mushr ooms.

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-
side, which is hot, together, so that every part
of it may be equally fermented, and deprived of
its noxious quality. When the dung is 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 sufficientiy moderate for spawning, which
may he 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. hen 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 16 cts. each; 12 Bricks,

"31. 50; 100 brick, $10.00.

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.).
For early salad, sow thickly on a gentle hot-bed in February and March, and for general

MOSTAZA (Sp.).

erop, at mtervals during Spring, on very fine soil, in rows six inches apart; it should be cut when

zbout one inch high.

A mixture of Mustard and Cress makes a very delightful salad, which is

very popular with the English. The White is also used for medicinal purposes, and we always

have on hand a very superior article for druggists’ sales;

it is also a simple and efficacious cure

for dyspepsia; take a tablespoonful of the whole White Mustard, stirred in a glass of cold water,

and drink before each meal.

White or Yellow London.—This is the
common White Mustard of commerce, used

' both as a salad and for flavoring purposes.
Per oz., 5 cts.; % ib., 10 cts.; Ib., 30 ets.

Black or Brown London.-—-Used for
the same purposes as the White; the differ-

ence being in the color of the seed. Per OZ.¢
5 eis 4 lb., 10 cts.; 1b., 30 cts.

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Mammoth Southern Curled Mustard.

Mammoth Southern Curled.—-A va-
riety producing beautifully curled leaves,
which are larger in their growth than any
other variety; very popular in the Southern
States. Peroz., 10 cts.; 4 lb <5 cts.; 1b. 75 ets,

Martynia Probo-

Southern Creole.—A large curled-leaved.

variety; very popular in the South, where
mustard is used very extensively as a salad.
Per of-, 10 cts.; 3 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 c.0.

| Chinese.— A variety, lately introduced, pro-

ducing larger foliage, and more succulent
stems than the Common White, of a deeper
ereen color, and. more desirable for salad
Per oz, 10 cts; } Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75ets.

seidea. (For Pick-
ling).—The Seed-
pods of the Martynia g
when young and ten- 7
der, makes a very de-
lightful and delicate
pickle. Sow the seed
in the open ground
in May, and when a
few inches high
transplant two feet
apart. Per packet,
10 cts ; oz-, 25 cts.; 4% \b., 7d cts ; lb., $2.50

ynia.

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, 01
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.—tThis variety produces
used for pickling, VPeroz, 15cts.; 4% Ib, | dark, rich crimson flowers; the seed-pods cap
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 4 also be used for pickling. Per oz, 15 cts;

YY Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00.

OKRA, OR GOMBO.
GOMBADUD (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 1t 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 fect
a, apart, observing that the ground is warm; ar
Cia if cold and moist, the seeds will invarially
rot; and when the plautsare up, thin out to
afoot apart. The green pods may he 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 cotfee.

White WVelvet.—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. ler uz, 1U cts.; ¢ Lb.
2U cts.; lb., 60 ets.

Tall, or Long Green.—A tall-grow
ing variety, producing long, thin pods.
Per oz, 10 cts.; ¢ 1b, 20 cts.; Ib., 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., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

If You Grow White Field Corn,
@ © PLANT & @
Buist’s White Snowflake.

‘White Velvet Okra.

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The Buist’s
Dwarf.—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.,

lb., 60 cts. pa
Okra—Perkin’s@G
Mammoth Green
Podded.—tThis ex-
’ traordinary variety is
not only the most pro-
ductive known, but
forms enormous sized pods and is earlier than any other variety,
it is @ 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 80 pods which are of a beautiful green color, and even

when young are of a mammoth size. Per oz., 10 cts.; \% lb.,
20 ets.‘ lb., 60 ets.

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ONION SETS OR BUTTONS.

Onion sets are produced by sowing very thick-
ly in shallow drills, quite earlv in Spring;
the young plants form Onions about the size
cf 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
go. a= pa ee over three inches, and the White not over
SSS = rm) z two inches thick, and frequently turned over.

= 1 ney 2 Jn 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 collecting weeds; plant the small sets in
these drills about two inches apart, but do
not cover then In a few days they will
=== SS 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 Fali, and the demand for early shipping is generally
creat, (Sor prices of Onion Sets see next page).

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YELLOW ONION SETS.—Per qt., 15 cts.; 4 | WHITE or SILVER SKIN Onion Sets.—Per qt.,
qts., 50 cts.; peck, $1.00: bush. $3.00. | 25c.;4 qts., 75c.; pk., $1.25; bush., $4.50.

DARK RED ONION SETS.—Per Qt., 15 cts.; 4 | WHITE PEARL ONION SETS.—Per qt., 25
qts., 50 cts.; peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00. cts.; 4 qts., 75 cts.; pk., $1.75; bu., $6.00.

ONIONS.
OGNON (F1.). ZWiKBEL (Ger,). CEBOLLA (Sp),
The Onion ranks with the Cabbage 10 popularity ~ te ail eu’ avators, whether it be fo:
+e humble garden of the poor, or the more pretentious one of the weulthy, to grow them success:
‘ally, if must be borne in mind that the soil cannot be too rich, and however good it may be, it
=quires more or less manure for every crop; it is a plant producing numerous roots, which
| wread to a great extent, absorbing nourishment from every part of the soil. In regard to rota
_ on of crops, the Onion is an anomalous case, for the same ground has been known to produce
_ heavy erops yearly for ever half a century. The system pursued is to manure the ground heav-
_ ily, with rich, well-rotted manure, trenched or plowed early in the Spring, and leveled with the
rake or harrow. In cool climates, seeds sown early in the Spring produce full grown Onions the
same year; butin this vicinity and South1t 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.
ow Globe Danvers, and Red Wethersfield are the best varieties for cultivating in large quaniities

BUIST’S PEDIGREE
das NOINO

This is the Best Stock in this Country, Producing the Largest and
Finest Formed Bulbs. it is the Most Profitable to Grow.

as they are more hardy and keep better: they are called the annual Onion, because they perfact
themselves in the Northern, Western and Eastern States the first year from seed. Sow the seed
i 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
TOWS will show themselves in about two weeks. Keep the rows clear of all weeds by hoeing;

_ better it keeps. As soon as the piants are three inches high, thin them out to two inches apart

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88 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

_ if the weather is moist the thinnings can be safely transplanted, which will also attain a fall
size; but observe, in planting them, to put the rocts only into the ground. For growing large
Onions from seed, sow five pounds of seeds to the acre. Sowings are generally made witha seed
drill the best of which is called the Modes. Be particular in the selection of your Onion seed,
ag failures are continually occuring from old or spurious stock. Nothing further will be required
until the crop is taken up, except in destruying all weeds as they appear. 3
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 out
supplies; this always insures te oux 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 mostextensively | ter. In the Southern States they can i»
cultivated of all varieties; itisan Annual, planted cut in Autumn, and will continu.
seed sown in eariy Sprig, wili produce fulh growing during the entire Winter, and ‘1
grown Onions by September, im ali sections early Spring they will be fit to use for salaud-
of our country excepting ta the Southern and stews. Per oz., 20 cts.; $1b., 40 ct-;
States; itis of a beautiful straw color, of large Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs. at $1 20; 10 ibs. at $1.10;
size, a fine keeping variety, and will yield in 29 lbs. at $1 00
good soil from 600 to 700 bushels per acre. ; Eastern Grown Seed.—Per oz., 15 cts -

10 Ibs. at 95 cts.; 25 lbs. at 90 ets.

lbs. at $1.20 ; 10 lbs. at $1.10; 25 lbs. at $1.00.

Eastern Grown Seed.—vPer oz , 15 ets. ;
4 1b., 30 cts.; lb, $1.10; 5 lbs. at $1.00; 10
lbs., at 95 cts. ; 25 lbs , at 90 cts.

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Per oz,, 2U cts ; $1b., 40 cts ; lb., $1.25; 6 | + lb., 30 cts ; lb., $110; 5 Ibs at $1.00.

White Silver Skin Onion,

White Silver Skin.—This is the 4mou-
variety which is sown so extensively i
Philadelphia, for growing Onion Sets, from
which full grown onions are produced by
Jane and July, it is not only the mildest
but the most delicate flavored variety, and
generally preferred for tuble 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 o-

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 colet of a round or
oval shape.and isan excellent keeping variety. always very salable. Per oz., 30 cts; 4 Ib
Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 40 cts; Ib., $1.25;5 | 75. cts.; lb, $2.50. .
Ibs. at $1.20; 10 Ibs. at $1.10; 25 1bs at$1 00; | Southport Red Globe.—Witi the excep

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Kastern Grown Seed.—Per oz., 15 cts.; | tion of color, this variety is identical wit
7. lbs, 30 cts.; Ib., $1.10; 5 Ibs. at $1.00; the Scuthport Yellow Globe; its beantifu!
10 lbs. at 95 cts ; 25 Ibs. at 90 cts. | form and rich, purplish-erimson color makes

Yellow Dutch or Strasburg isof the | %t 4 very salable variety, and in some locali-
same shape as the White SilverSkin.—Color, | es it is preferred to the Yellow; it isa good
brownish yellow; bulb quite flat, and of good | Keeper and of fine quality. Per oz., 25 ets ;

size. Thisis the variety grown in Philadelphia _ 4 1b., 75 cts; Ib , $2.25,

for sets, thousands of bushels of which aréan- | Southport White Globe.—In form it is
nually shipped from this market te different the same as the Yellow or Red Globe, but of
parts of the United States. Seeds sown in much milder flavor than either of them; a
this latitude in Spring form the small set by good keeper and highly recommended; it
July; these are planted out the following commands the highest price in market and is
Spring, and form full grown Onions by mid- early Winter, Per oz., 30 ets.; } lb., 75 cts.:
summer, they are more hardy than the Whites | Ib, $2.50. : 2

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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 adeep red color, close |

grain, solid and heavy, and a good cropper.
Per oz , 25 cts.; } Ib , 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50.

White Bermuda.—This variety is identi-
cal with the Red Bermuda excepting in its
color, which is pure white; it is exceedingly
mild in flavor, but will not keepso well as the
Red. Per oz., 20 ets., } lb.. 70 cts.; 1b,, $2.00,

Large White italian Tripoli.—a very
superior vartety, of flat form and large size,

with a beautiful silvery-white skin, ‘and of
Per oz., 20 cts.; 41b., 50 cts; |

mild flavor.
Ib , $1 798.
improved Red Bermu-
da.-This variety is not only
the mest popular but the
most salable of all foreign
varieties, and one that is
grown mote extensively in
the South than any other
sort, the improved is a se-
leetion of the old Red
Bermuda, but possesses
much finer qualities and is y
also far more productive; it Mama
is oval in shape, of a brown-f
ish-red color, quite early,
very solid, does not skin in f
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
jiarge Onions for market in
early Spring Ter oz., 20
cts.; 4 1b., 70 ets., Ib., $2.00.

Early White Queen isa fine early silver-
skinned variety, of beautiful form and rapid

seeds sown in early Spring will produce
Unions from one to two inches in diameter in
early Summer, or if sown in early Summer

growth. and possessing fine keeping qualities: | Silver White Etna.—

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Southport ‘Yellow Globe,

Southport Yellow Globe,—The Globe

Onions are very extensively grown in hoth
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., 25 cts.;
+ ib, 50 cts.; fb , $1.50.

improved Red Bermuda Onion.

will be fit for use by Autumn. Per oz., 20
cts ; 4 lb, 50 ets; lb,, $1.75.

A new and very ear-
ly silver-skin variety, of mild flavor, of flat
shape, and large size. Peroz., 20 ets. y
50 cts.; lb., $1.79.

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She Great Yellow Prize+Taker.— a very large size, frequently ranging from one

This variety has become famous all over the
World, not only for its enormous size, but for
the beautifully formed and attractive Onions
it produces which frequently measure 12 to
15 inches in circumference and from 3 to 4
ibs. in weight, they are of a rich straw color
and exceedingly mild and delicate in flavor;
a single Onion will make a dish for a small
family, they are crisp and solid and a good
kceping variety; highly recommended. Per
packet, 10 cts.; oz. 20 ctis.; ¢ lb., 60 cts.;
lb., $2.00.

Giant Rocca of Naples.—The Rocca class
of the Italian Onions is very highly prized, as
they all possess very fine qualities and attain

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and a half to two Ibs. each, this variety is of

globular form, with a light reddish-brown.

skin, is exceedingly mild and of a very deli-
cate flavor; it requires the full season to form
large Onions, the seed should be sown
in Spring as soon as the soil can be pulverized,
but in the South sow in September or October
which will produce large bulbs by Spring.
Per oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 45 ets.; lb , $1.50.

Giant Red Rocea.—This variety has all

the fine qualities of the Yeliow Rocca of the
same beautiful form but of a light red color,
is slightly stronger in flavor. Per oz., 20cts.;
4b., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.75.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
NEW ITALIAN VARIETIES.

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 weil adapted to warm climates; they are all of ths
very finest flavor and of choice quality, and produce tull-grown Onions from seed the first year.

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The Largest
White Onion

Mammoth Silver King Onion.

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 sucha
thing as a delicate flavored Onion, you have

‘it in this variety; these combined qualities

t have made it the most popular with private

growers. It is an annual variety, quite

early, and attaining perfection the first year
from seed,. frequently measuring when full
grown from 5 to 7} inches in diameter, which
is equal to from 15 to 22 inches in circumfer-
ence, and weighing trom 25 to 4 lbs. each; of

a beautiful silvery-white color; ind-pendent

of its fine qualities, it is really a wonder in

appearance, and also very attractive for ex-

hibition purposes. Every cultivator of a

garden should raise it. Peroz, 20cts.; Y%

Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2 00.

GiantYellow Roccaor 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

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 cts.; lb.. $1.75.

Mammoth White Victoria —The only
difference between the Victoria Onions is in
their color, this variety has a silver-white
skin, sometimes shaded to a milky white
color, is very sweet and delicate in flavor.
Per oz., 20 cts.; + lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

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
Mammoth Red Victoria.—The Victoria Queen, and is regarded as the earliest variety

class of Onions is entirely different from any in cultivation, when the crop is matured the
other, their distinctive features are their pecu- tops die down close to the bulb leaving the
liar oval round shape; and the immense most perfect minature Onions imaginable,
Onions they produce frequently weighing five ranging from one inch to one and a balf
pounds each; underyood cultivation, there is inches in diameter, of a pure paper white
no trouble to grow them of this weight and color, exceedingly mild and delicious in fla-
enormous size; skin is of a dark blood-red vor; it is a grand variety for pickling pur-
color, flesh white or slightly tinged with hight poses and if sown thickly in rows will pro-
rose, flesh mild and delicate. Pe: oz., 20 cts.; duce small round Onions of the size of marbles.
2 Tb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. | Per oz., 20 cts., % Ib., 60 cts.5 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, beau-
tifully curled, of an at-
tractive emerald green
color;it is the most sala-
ble of all varieties. Per
0Z., 10 cis.; 40Z., 30 cts.,
Ib., $1.00.

Champion Moss
Curled.—A famous
English variety and very
popular in this Country,
it is beautifully curled,
but the color is much - Buist’s Garnishing Parsley.

lighter than the Buist’s Garnishing. Per oz, 10 cts; ¥% Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 ets,

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Double Curled, or Covent Garden New Fern Leaved "arsley.—A new
Parsley. — A desirable market variety, | variety of recent introduction; very beauti-

quite dwarf in habit, not as much curled aS .
the Garnishing varieties, but stands the Win- | foalcee ie dove sarencta ner Oi) 1 as

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ter better; is very popular with the English : aie Senne ery PR eae Sea

murket gardeners. Ver oz, 10 cts.; 402., 20 oruenciial pant for the grgen. Per oz ,
cts.; Ib. 75 cts. 10 cts.; 4 02., 25 cts.; Ib, $0 cts.

Myatt’s Garnjshing.—A celebrated vari- Plain or Single Parsiey.—Tlis is the
ety in the English Markets, it is a selection hardiest variety; foliage very dark green,

ful, resembling a fern, and is used very ex-

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:
‘een color. Per oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 20 ets.; me. * Per‘og.) 10 ctsy 4 oz., 15, eral:
ib., 75 cts. 60 cts,
‘ PARSNIP.
PANAIS (Fr.). PASTINAKE (Ger.). CHIRIVTIA (Sp.)
The Parsnip luxuriates in deep, rich soil, which should be subsoiled, and the manure ap

lied should be thoroughly decomposed; ground prepared in this manner will always produc«
long, smooth roots, provided the seed is pure. Sow the seed in early Spring, in diills, draws
eighteen inches apart, and cover them about half an inch with thin soil. When the young plan’
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 di iting the
Winter season. Sufficient quantities, however, should be stored in out-door } pits, cr in a ~ cou
- eellar, 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 nrixed with sand before sowing. In the Southern States it does well to
_sow in October.

: “Hollow Crown, or Sugar.— This is the oz., 10 cts., 4 Ib, 25 cts; Ib., 60 cts: 5 Ibs,

_-variety most generally grown for either table $2.50; 10 Ibs., $4 00.

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use or stock feeding; it is of uniform growth, | The Student._This variety is much in tase
. it is delicate in flavor, of regular form, ha- «

has a very smooth, clean skin, and is easily very smooth skin, and not so coarse as the
distinguished by the leaves arising from a Hollow Crown. 58 oz., 10 cts.; 3 Vb., 265
cavity on the top or crown of the root. Per cts.; lb., 60 ets.
Ps PEAS.
POIs (Fr). ERBSE (Ger.). GUISANTE (Gp.).

It is very essential to a well cultivated garden to have a full supply of this indispensabie
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
i 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 tha Buists Early Morning Star or Buist’s Premier Extra Early, as orne
sorts are more or less lial le to mildew in the late months.
The ground shoula be manured the previous year; if it is heavily manured for the crop
it causes them to grow more to vines and fewer pods. For the first planting (which should bess
}- early in the season as the ground can be worked), select a light, dry soil, and, if possible, to be
4 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, end 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. I[/
_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.
us 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 tre 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 ranners, and sold under
this name to command a better price in the market. There is no variety that gleteriorates more
Tapidly, both in earliness and dwarfness of habit, than the Extra Early, and it requires a grower
to exercise his greatest care in annualiy 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. BUIST’S
_EARLY MORNING 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 ~ipening. Strange to say, the germ is never destroyed,
and those which have the largest holes g-ow equal to the most perfect. We explain this from
ine 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 siz
weeks and always command a good price at that season of the year, because green peas are gen
erc'ty scarce in our markets in the Fall.

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- BUIST’S EARLY MORNING STAR PEA. —

iHE 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 weatherthan any 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 Zach 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 is Spurious stock. |

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 95
WE SELL OVER 10.000 BUSHELS ANNUALLY.

Where EARLINESS, productiveness, large-sized pods and sweetness of flavor are desired,
this is the variety to g1ow; it may be truly called the BLOODED SrockK of EXTRA EARLI#S, and
stands at the head of the list fur the above fine qualities; in a favorable season they will be ready
for market in 42 days, and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings.

To the market gardener, earliness is of the great est importance, as even a few days frequent-
ly makes a great difference in price, often a depreciation oi from $2.00 to $4 00 per barrel; the in-
experienced find this out when too late; therefore the EARLIEST is WHAT is REQUIRED, and the
EARLY MORNING STAR is THAT variety. Sow them, you will make no mistake
We Annually grow 500 Acres of them. It 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 anid 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 handfui
can be grasped atatime. §&8> 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
ap as above described; those offered under this name in any other way are Spurious Stock.

Price 4 pint, 15 cts: pint, 20 cts ; quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25. Lead Sealed Sacks
| e-ntaining } bushe’, $1.75; 3 bushel, $2.75; bushel, $5.00; 5 bushels at $4.75; and 10 bushe:s
, at $4 50 per bushel.

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BUIST’S PREMIER EXTRA EARLY PEA.
fhe 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
5 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 is grown more largely by the
market gardeners of this country than any other brand of Extra Earlies, excepting the Buist’s
Morning Stars. Its productiveness, earliness, eveness of ripening and great
delicacy of flavor are its great features; these combined requisites makes it very
profitable to grow for either market or private use; it is a week earlier than what is called
“*The First and Best’’ and of a much finer bred variety; producing pods of larger size and en<
_tirely free from runners; it ripens uniformly and the entire crop can be taken off in two pickings.
It is sold only under our seal. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck,
$1.25; bush., $4.50; 5 bnsh., at $4.25 - 10 bush., at $4.00 per bush. :

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First and Best. —This is a strain of Extra |
Earlies which when first introduced gained

_ quite @ reputation, but within a few yeais |
they have been superceeded by other varieties

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ingly early, of uniform growth of 2} fee,
very productive, with a sweet and delicate
flavor, highly recommended ler pint, 20

whic’ have proved not only much earlier but
far aiore productive; average height of
growth three feet, and owing tc their strong
growth, will continue “1 a »vearin.s state lon-
ger than the finer stiain of Extra Earlies
Per pint, 15 cts.; qaart, 25 cts ; 4 quarts, 75
cts.; peck, $1.25: hush., $4.00; 5 bush., at
$3.75; 10 bush. at $3.50 per bush.
Philadelphia Extra Early.—This va-
riety originated in this city many years ago,
and were known in those days as the HAN-
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, b t very full of
runners. ALWAYS PLANT Buist’s Morn-
ING STAR, or BvuISsT’s PREMIER EXTRA
EARLY in preference. Per pint, 15 cts.;
quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25;

Horsford’s Market Garden (Wrin-

quart, 25 cts.;
bush., $4.50.

Laxton’s Alpha ( Wrink.ep ).— Each

cts : quart. 36 cts.; 4 qnarts, 75 ets ; peck.

$1.25; bush., $4.00; 5 bush., av $3.75; 10
bush,, at $3.50 per bush,

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 of
a delicious sweet flavor. Per pint 20 ets
4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25;

year adds still more atiractive features to
this desirable early wrinkled variety; it pro-
duces fine, large-sized pods, very productive,
and of exquisite flavor, resembling.the old
Champiov of England. We cannot recom-
mend it too highly. Per pint, 20 cts.;quart, 30
cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; hush , $450.

Premium Gem (WRiINKLED).—The most
valuable early dwarf wrinkled Pea in eulti-
vation; it is an improvement on the Mc-
Lean’s Tit**> Com being more robust, and
producing longer pods. Per pint, 16 cts.;
quart, 26 cts., peck. $1,25; bush., $4.50.

Maud 8S, Extra Early
Peas.—lIf 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 reputaticn Jor its
extreme earliness, pro-
ductiveness and fine fla-
vor. Our stock is annu-
ally grown for us by the
originator in Northern
Canada, who annnally
grows his supply from
stock seed, which is kept
earefally rogued to pre-
vent the stock from be-
coming mixed; it is a
vigorous grower, stands
severe changes of weatlh
er, vines about 25 fec
‘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, 15 cts; quart, 25
cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts.;
peck, $1.00; bush, , $3.75;
8 bush., at $3.50; .0-
bush., at $3.25 per bush. ©

bush., $4.00; 5 bush., at 93.75; 1U Lusi, at
$3.50 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-

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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, 15 cts.; quart, 25
ets.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.

Alaska or Blue Wonder.—This is the earliest blue
variety in cultivation, the dark green color of its pods,
makes it a desirable shipping variety, as it will carry
long distances without losing color, this quality combined
with its extreme earliness recommends it very highly to
the market gardener; height two and a half feet. Per pint,
15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.00; 5 bush.,
at $3.75; 10 bush., at $3.50 per bush.

Improved Early Daniel O’ 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 ciiered by many dealers through-
out the country are nothing zlse but the Daniel O’ Rourke.
Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, pl,vv; bush., $3.75;
10 bush., at $3.50 per bush.

MeLean’s Little Gem (WRINKLED).—A variety hav-
ing the dwarf habit of the Tom Thumb, and the delicate
Javor of the Champion of England, two very important
-eatures; is very productive for its size, and especially re-

| \ commended to private growers. It has become a very
<< great favorite for its fine quality, productiveness, and

YW dwarfness of habit, Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 ets.;
=" peck, $1.25; bush. $4.50.

Shropshire Hero Pea.

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, 14 cts.; quart,
30 cts,, 4 quarts, $1.00;
peck, $1,50; bush. $5,00.

MicLean’s Blue Pe- Z
ter is a remarkable =
dwarf variety, withdark ==
green foliage. Splendid
bearer with exquisite
flavor. It is called by some the Blue Tom
Thumb. Per pint, 20 cts; quart, 30 cts.;
peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.

stratagem (WRINKLED). — This famous

quiring but slight support, enormously pro-
ductive, pods large, peas sweet and of de-
licious flavor. Do not neglect planting it as
no garden would be complete without it.

variety cannot be recommended too highly
and has become one of our most celebrated

mium Gems and it may be classed with the
third early varieties, or those intended for a
main crop. Itis dwarf, growing but two and
# half feet high, of strong, robust habit, re-

Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts,
$1.00, peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.

and popular varieties; it follows the Pre- | Early Washington, Early Frame,

Early May.—Are second early variety,
quite productive, tallin growth, and of good
flavor. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 20 ots; 4
quarts, 60 cts.; peck $1.00; bush., $3.50,

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the most celebrated ~.riefles 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-
yvators in that country who have made their
names famous throughout the world from their
efforts and suecess 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, a strong and

vigorous grower, ranging in height from two &

to two and one-half feet, producing a profu-
sion of long, handsome pods, each containing
from eight to ten large peas, of the very finest
and most delicate quality, is very productive;
and ready for picking in seventy-two days from
planting. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4
quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.

hropshire Hero (WRINKLED).—This is
another famous blue wrinkled English variety,

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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 llth, were in full bloom
May 25th, first pods made July 8th, and full
bearing July 30th. Per pint, 20 cts,; quart, 30

cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00. 7

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.
tion, enormous productiveness, and superior ap-

pearance will ensure its acceptance as a favorite J
Per pint, 20 cts.; quart. 30

with the public.
cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.
Karly Tom Thumbis anol1 fashioned favor-
ite on account of its very dwarf habit and is really

more prodactive than many varieties that grow ®

twice its height; it produces a fine-sized pod;
the peas are sweet and tender; and is especially
adapted forsmall gardens. Per pint, 20 cts.;
quart, 35 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.25; peck, $1.75;
bush., $6.00. -

WeLean’s Advancer (WRINKLED) —A
very fine green wrinkled variety, two weeks
earlier than the Champion of England, and ex-

- ceedingly luscious in flavor; it cannot be too
highly recommended. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, |
25 ets.; 4 qts. 75 cts,; peck, $1.25; bush. $4.50.

Kugenie 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
Inany remark they do not wish for a better
variety thar the Champion. Per pint, 20 |

Its robust constitu-

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The Heroine (WeinkKLED).—This is one of

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The Herione Pea.

cts.; quart, 30 cts.; 4 quarts, $1.00; peck,
$1.50; bush., $5.50.

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 to highly. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, —

29 ets.;

nee 4 quarts, 75 cts.; peck, $1.25; bush.,

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, 15 cts.; quart,
= ae ; 4 quarts, 80 cts; peck, $1.50; 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 tic Covent Garden market, the great vege-
table market of London; it is a strong grower, rang-
ing about four icvet in height, very productive, pods
large and peas sweet and Juscious. Plantings made
the past season April 11th, were in full flower May 20th,
frst pods made June Ist, and were in full bearing June
25th. Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts ; 4 quarts, $1.25;

- peck, $150; bush., $5.50.

Veitche’s Perfection(WRINKLED) —A large, wrin-
kled marrow, with large pods, fme flavor, and pioductive
Per pint, 20 cts.; quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bush. $6 00.

Champion of England (WRINKLED).—A green-
wrinkled variety, famous for its delicious flavor, but
isashy 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 , $4.00. .

Forty Fold.—tThis 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., $4.00.

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, 15 cts.; quart,
25 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 cts ; peck, $1.25; bush., $4.50.

Bliss’s Abundance. -- A second early wrinkled
variety, producing well-filled pods of from three to
three and a half inches long, of excellent quality. This
variety is remarkable for branching directly from the
roots, forming a veritable bush, making it neccessary
to sow the seeds much thinner than usual. Per pint,
15 cis; quart, 25 cts.; 4 quarts, 7d cts.; peck, $1.25;
bush , $4.50.

The Gradus.—tThis is the best of all recent intro-
ductions, and is the only Extra Early green wrinkled
pea known. It produces pods as large as the famous
Telephone, of sweet and delicious flavor, of robust
habit; growth 2'4 feet Per pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40
cts. ; 4 quarts, 1.50; peck, $2.75; bush., $10.00,

Owarf Blue Imperial.—a standard variety for
either private use or for market gardeners, the pods an
well-filled, and when young, exceedingly tender and
of fine flavor; the dry peas when soaked, turn a beauti-
fal fresh green color, and are sold in great quantities

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Duke of Albany Pea.

in our markets during the Winter season. 75

j : pod should be drawn off before boiling
Per pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; 4 quarts, 75 Per pint, 20 cts. ; quart, 35 cts. ; 4 quarts, $1.24
cts.; peck, $1.00; bush , $3.50. peck, $2.00; bush., $7.00.
_. Royal Dwarf White Marrowfat.— | Large White Marrowfat.—Similar t

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 a stronger grower, and not nite
more productive, and producing pods of | as productive. Per pint, 12cts.; quart, 26
much largersize. Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 ets ; 4 quarts, 60 cts.; peck. $1.00; bush. $2.75
_ ets. ;4 quarts, 60 cts. peck, $1.00; bush., $3.00. | Dwarf White Sugar Marrow.—Ripens
Dwarf and Tall Sugar (EpIsLe Pop). with the White Marrowfat, and similar to it
—These varieties can be used either shelled in flavor, but dwarf in habit, requiring nc
at whole, the pods while young being sweet sticks. _Per pint, 15 cts.; quart, 25 ¢ts.; ¢
and tender; theatring on the back af the | quarts, 60 cts ; peck, $1.00; bush., $2.75,

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IF YOU WISH
TO HAVE

“GREEN PEAS

Before Your
Neighbor,

sow
_ BUIST’S
| EARLY

The ADMIRAL Pea.

The Admiral.—This recently introduced
variety has proved to be the heaviest crop-
ping early Pea known, and is undoubtedly
the best for canners, not only on account of
its great productiveness and uniform size of
the Pea but forits exquisite flavor; it is
also a wrinkled variety which not only all
canners, but almost all purchasers of canned
Peas now prefer; height of growth 3 feet.
Pint 15 cts.; yt . 2U cts. ; 4 qts., 60 cts. ; peck,
$1.00; bush., $3.50; 10 bush., at $3.00.

French Canner.—This is the ‘Petit Pois
or the Small Pea’’ of France which is so ex-
tensively used for canning purposes; it is
very productive, with long, slim pods con-
taining from 7 to 10 peas; growth from 3 to
33 feet. Pint, 15 cts; qt., 20 cts.; peck,
$1.00; bush., $3.50; 10 bush , at $3.00.

Nott’s Excelsior.—A very celebrated
wrinkled variety which cannot be recom-

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mended too highly; it is an improvement |
on the American Wonder, but is far more |
vigorous in its growth, more productive and |
producing much larger pods; the quality is |
unsurpassed. Pint, 15 cts.; qt., 30 cts; |

peck, $1.75; bush., $6.00.

Long Island Mammoth.—A general |

favorite with the market gardeners of Long
Island, where it is grown very extensively for
a main crop for the New York market, and
known in that section under this name, the
correct name for which, however, is the Tele-

graph it is an English variety which was |

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introduced a number of years since, from
which the famous Telephone originated; it
produces very large well filled pods which
are of a deep green color and of choice qual- —
ity ; -height of growth 4 feet. Pint, 15 cts,
qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.00.

Laxton’s Evolution.—A famous variety
introduced by Laxton of England who has
made the improvement of Peas a specialty
for many years; it isa wrinkled variety and
one of the very best for main crop, grewing
from 3 to 33 feet, its pods are very large and
closely packed with good sized peas, which
are of delicious quality and of a melting
flavor; is|very productive and continues
bearing for quite a period. Pint, 15 cts.;
qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1 50; bush., $3.00.

Black-Eyed Marrowfat.—This variety
is very popular in all parts of our country
for its productiveness, but is very objection-
able to many on account of having a strong
flavor, which is peculiar to the Marrow
Pea; this is a strong grower; very pro-
ductive, and extensively cultivated by the
market gardeners around Baltimore for their
general crop, the Black-Eye is far superior
to the White, as it makes less growth of
vine, is more productive and earlier; where
quantity without quality is wanted, plant
Marrowfa‘s. 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.

No money is ever saved in sowing acheap grade of Extra Early Peas. They are always full of run-
ners and late in ripening. Sow Buist’s Morning Star, as they are the earliest and greatest producers.

The earliest crop always secures the highest market price.

PEPPER:

PIMENT (Fr.)

PFEFFER (Ger.)

es

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. Orsow in a warm spot of the garden, about the middle of Spring, and transplant
them when two inches high, in rows eighteen inches apart, and a foot from plant to plant.
The Pepper delights in a rich soil, and should be well cultivated.

Large Sweet, or Sweet Mountain,
is similar to the Bell, but milder. Per oz.,
20 cts.; ¢ Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

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Long Yellow Cayenne.-A long, orange- 4
yellow variety, and very desirable for flavor-
ing. 02., 25 cts.; + ]b., 65 ets,; Ih., $2.25,

a Qe eve 8

Ruby King Pepper.

| Ruby King.—<An exceedingly large and

handsome Pepper of mild flavor; the Peppers

TF, are of a bright ruby red, from 44 to 6 inches

Mammoth Bull-Nose Pepper. | long by 9 to 12 inches in circumference. It

Bell, or Bull-Nose, produces a very | can besliced for salad or eaten with salt and

large-sized ?epper, which is highly esteemed vinegar like tomatoes and cucumbers. Per
for pickling, the skin being thicker than any | 0Z., 25 cts.; ¢ lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.

of the other vzrieties. Per oz., 25 cts.; + hae?

Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Golden Bell, or Golden Dawn.—A

Tomato, or Squash.—Thisis ofa flattened

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, 2nd of mild flavor. Per oz., 25 cts.; | led. Per oz., 25 cts.; } lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.50
i

t iB, SESE s Ws 22.50: 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, ete. Per oz., 2% cts.; }1b., 75 cts;
thick, and of sweet flavor. Per oz., 40 cts.; Ib., $2.50.

¥ Ib., $1.00; Ib., $3.00.
Red Cherry.—A small, rouna variety, of Child’s Celestial.—The fruit of this ve

dwarf habit and rich scarlet color. Used for |. ey iS oo ean, of a Rhee gee
: «a Se color, which changes to a vivid scarlet.
seasoning and pickling. Peroz., 25cts; &% oz., 25 cts; 2 Ib., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50.

lb , 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50.
POTATOES.
POMME DE TERRE (Fr... KARTOFFEL (Gez.). POTAYA (emp

The Potato requires a rich , sandy loam, with very liberal and clean eulture; thoroughly
jecomposed manure is the best, and when that is not abundant, add bone-dust or guano. Tine
erop will pay the cost and leave the soil in splendid order. Old sod land. well turned under én
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 Jitth
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 mere harm than the manure
can off set; the ground should be prepared as carefully and thoroughly for potatoes as for any
othercrop Attention in this particular well repays the farmer. ‘This crop requires but littie
manure, if the ground is rich; and that should be old and well rotted. By many, spreading tne
manure before ploughing in the Spring, is thought te 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 a:
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, iz
fields where ashes have beets 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, ca‘
them into four or six pieces, according to size, preserving as many eyes to each as possible; yor

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will then havestrong healthy vinesand roots. Ifsmalltubersare planted whole, the result in gen-
eral is a quantity of small vines, followed with an over-proportion of small potatoes. Many cul-
tivators in this vicinity select good-formed tubers and plant them whole. This may be an ad-
vantage should the season prove to be very dry, but we look upon it as a great waste of seed, as
the product from such a crop is no better than those grown from well formed tubers cut into sets.
Of late years no vegetable has been improved as much as the Potato. Since the introduction
years ago of the valuable Early Rose, new varieties have flooded the market every year, all claim-
ing either greater earliness, productiveness, or finer flavor. If they keep on in the future as they
have in the past, names for them will almost be exhausted. We have now over five hundred
varieties by name, but in a few seasons these become almost unknown, and their places taken by
other varieties, for which greater merit is claimed. | With all the improvements in names, we
have no better early varieties to-day than the Early Rose, Ohio, and Beauty of Hebron. CHANGE
YOUR SEED is one of the secrets in producing—good roots and rich soil is the other. Always ob-
tain your seed from a cooler climate, aud from a different character of soil OUR ENTIRE STOCK
OF POTATOES ARE GROWN IN VERMONT, NovA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND.
How Shall I Keep My Potatoes? It isamatter of no small importance to the
farmer to be able to keep his crop of potatoes in good condition through our long Winters, and
to offer them for sale, freefrom blemish or mildew, in the Spring. A well-kept potato generally
brings three or four times its value in marketin early Spring than the same stock wi 1 if sold ip
the Fall, paying an extra profit over and above the cost of storing, handling, and cae required
Of the three methods of storing in general use, each has its champion. They are, Storing 1°
barrels, bins, heaps or pits. The advantage of placing in barrels is, they can be easily handles,
do not suffer from abrason, can be readily looked over, and if disease presents itself it can be
checked or removed. Where thousands of bushels are raised on one farm, this method cannot be
followed on account of the timeand expenseinvolved. Binsare largely used by our large farmers,
especially those near large cities, as the roots can at any time be reached and made ready for
market. A dry, cool, well-ventilated cellar, with the light excluded, is the best place for storing
them. It has been found very advantageous in preventing decay to sprinkle lime in the barrels
or bins at the rate, say, of one pound to each barrel. It acts as an absorbent, and neutralizes the
earthly odors, thus directly acting as a preventative of decay to the tubers. The importance of ex-
cluding light from potatoes and keeping them as cool as possible, cannot be over-estimated as
means of preserving the crop.
Early Rose.—Every cultivator of
the Potato, both far and near, is
familiar with the Early 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 —a
from potatoes grown in an Eastern climate, owiehe Bente :
and those from Vermont or Nova Scotia are | Early Sunrise.—aA variety possessing ex-
always the best: to keep planting from your treme earliness and great productiveness,

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own seed greatly deteriorates the quality, producing potatoes fit for the table in fifty-
and decreases its productiveness. We can two days from time of planting The tubers
“suppiy 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 ets.: bu-~h., $1.25; bbl,, $3.25. cooking well even when first dug; very pro-
Houlton Early Rose.—The Houlton ductive and of fine keeping qualities; vines
~ stock of Early Rose, when strictly pure, is dark green, of strong growth. Per peck, 50
regarded as the earliest and most desirable » $3.25,

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cts., bus., $1.25; bbl.

oN Ths

stock for planting, they are from Houlton,
_ Maine, and are always of a bright color, thin

skin and of perfect form. Per peck, 50 cts ;
bush., $1.25; bbl., $3 25.
chester Rose.—This is a recently in-

- troduced variety, and is a seedling of the fa-
mous Early Rose, and is considered its super-
ior in both quality, size and productiveness;
in appearance it is an exceedingly attractive |

__ potato. Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25;
_ bbl, $3.25.

We sell 10 barrels of Potatoes at 25 cts. pc. barrel less than quoted,

Early Sunrise Potato.

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Extra Early Vermont.—This variety is
similar in color, form and general appearance
to the Early Rose; it is however, considered
by many rather more hardy, a better keeper,
more productive and earlier; italways proves
a great favorite with all who cultivate it.
Per peck, 50 cts ; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.

Early Puritan Potato,

Early Puritan.—This new Zar/y Potato,
which we cannot recommend too highly, is of
keondsome, oblong shape; the skin and flesh
are pure white. It cooks dry and floury , and
is of excellent quality. It is very productive;

+3 vines are of vigorous, upright growth,
Early Ohio Potato. ‘ ud the potatoes mature as early as the Early

Early Ohio.—A seedling of the Rose, re- Rose. They are very dry, and fit for table
sembling it in color, but oblong in shape, use when only half grown. Per peck, 50
and round instead of oval. It is of fine cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.25.
quality, about a week earlier than the Rose, | Clark’s No. 1.—A very highly esteemed

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and is a larger yielder, and one of the very veriety, resembling the Early Rose; regarded
finest varieties for the table. Per peck, 60 by some as being more productive. Pes

cts.; bush., $1.50; bbl., $3.75. peck, 50 cts.; bush, $1.25; bbl., $3.50.

Early Beauty of
Hebron.—One of the
best of the early varie-
ties. In some sections it
proves earlier than the
Early Rose, vine vigor-
ous, growing very rap-
idly ; very productive,
the potato lying com
pactly inthe hill. Tu
bers similar in suape tof
the Early Rose, but
shorter. Skin tinged
with pink at first, but
becomes pure white dur-
ing the Winter, Flesh
solid to the centre, even
in large specimens, and
of the finest quality.

50 cts.; bush., $1.25;
bbl., $3.25. Early Beauty of Hebron Potato

State of Maine.—A large oval and slightly | Crown Jewel.
flattened pure white variety, med early,very and is a seedling of the Early Ohio, of fine
productive, good flavor, cooksdry, and a good quality and very desirable for early planting.
keeper. Per pk., 50c. ;bush., $1.25; bbl. $3.25. Skin white and smooth, eyes shallow, flesh

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: : : hite and floury, quite propuctive. Per

Early Snowflake.—Itis one of the earliest dy Sip Seite ied
varieties, ripening about the same time as | ae “yee une Spas rg ged eos
‘the Early Rose. The tubers are of a good, | Bliss Triumph, or Improved Ber-

A celebrated early variety,

medium and uniform size; shape elongated muda,.—This beautiful variety combines
oval, compressed, exceedingly symmetrical | the productiveness of the Peerless with the
and remarkably uniform ; eyes few, entirely | 00d qualities of the Early Rose, is much

* flat on the base and body of the tuber, and more »roductive and matures its crop at least
but slightly and sharply depressed uear the a weex in advance of the Early Rose. Tu-

Kf seed end ; skin white, with a russetty tinge. bers are of medium size, round and uniform
ie its flesh is of exceedingly fine giain, snow- in shape, eyes slightly depressed; color a
white when boiled, and of lightness and beautiful light red. Its great beauty, pro-
porosity almost approaching a snowflake. ductiveness and find quality make it one of
The tubers have attained thefull development the best extra early market varieties, espec-
of their quality as soon as they are fit to dig. jally for the South. Per peck, 65 cts.;

Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25: bbl., $3.25 bush , $1 50; bbl., $3.75.

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White Star.—A
very handsome and
productive variety of
Tecent 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
aud of fine quality;
an excellent table
variety, and keeps
well. Per peck, 50
ul 500, Dh la White Star Potato.

Eariy Maine.—This new variety was origi-
nated from a seed-ball of the Early Rose,
which itresembles. They grow very smooth,
and are remarkably early and productive.
Raised on a large scale, they yielded, in
Massachusetts, as high as four hundred and
ten bushels to the acre. Per peck, 50 cts.,

bush., $1.25; bbl., 53.50. .

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 but littlebelow
the surface. Either boil-
ed or baked 1t 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-

AY stroyed crops of other va-

WAN WR rieties in the same field.

KT NQ YW Per peck, 50 cts.; bush.,

Burbank’s Seedling Potato. £1.00; bbl., 83.00.

Wiammoth Pearl.—lIt is handsome in ap-
pearance, free from rot and never hollow;
skin and flesh very white; eyes few and even
with the surface, oblong to round in shape;
tubers large, ripens in August; very pro-
ductive, and of fine quality, cooks dry and
mealy and yields twice as much as any ordi-
mary variety. Per peck, 50c.; bush , $1.00;
bbl., $3.00.

Peerless.—Is the most popular
late variety in cultivation; its
great beauty, superior quality and
enormous productiveness have
made it a great favorite; its form
is oblong, skin dull white, slight-
ly russeted, eyes shallow, flesh
white and grows to a large size,
frequently attaining 1} to 2 pounds
each, and producing from 300 to
400 bushelsto theacre. Per peck, §
50 cts.; bush , $1.00; bbl., $3.00.

Pride of the South (Extra
Early) or Early White Ber-
muda.—This celebrated variety
is the earliest of all; is identical

. with the Bliss Rei Triumph ex-
cept in color. which is pure white, 3
and always brings from 50 cts. to The Peerless Potato.
$1.00 per barrel more in market ; is very productive and of the finest flavor. Cannot be too

Save recommended for early market shipments. Per peck, 65 cts.; bush., $1.75 ; barrel,
4.00.

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White Rose.—Shape elongated oval, of
large even size, skin white and slightly rus-
setted, eyes set well on the surface, flesh un-
usually white, fine grained and floury, with
purest taste; cooks evenly to the centre; it
is the best of keepers, and a 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., $1.25; bbl., $3.50.

White Elephant.—This fine late variety is
a cross between the Garnet Chili and White
Peach blow. : It is of excellent quality, fine
flavor, wonderfully productivé, of great beau-
ty and a fine keeper. Tubers very largeand
solid, growing closely together in the hills.
Per peck, 50 cts.; bush., $1.25 ; bbl., $3.25.

Carman No. 1.--The Carman No. 1 is a
seedling from seedlings raised through sev-
eral generations, with the object of develop-
ing good and suppressing undesirable quali-
ties. It is intermediate in ripening, and
resembles the Rural New Yorker No. 2 in
shape, and also in having very few and shal-
low eyes. The flesh is white and quality
perfect. An enormous producer of very large

and handsome tubers. Per peck, 50 cts.;
bush , $1.25, bbl., $3.50.

Belle.—One ofthe handsomest formed vari-

eties known. Skin light red, slightly net-
ted; eyes few and shallow; tubers large,
smooth, handsome and _ solid, with, cook-
ing qualities. A remarkable yielder and
fine for main crop. Per peck, 60 cts. ; bush.,
$1.25; bbl. $3.50.

Rural New Yorker, No. 2.—A valu-

able variety of large size, very smooth, and
a great cropper;in quality unexcelled. Per
peck, 50 ets. ; bush , $1.25; bbl., $3.50.

Freeman.—Oblong, sligh'ly flattened, rus-

set nettel skin, eyes very shallow, table
quality unsurpassed and under favorable
conditions the best yielding early Potato;
especially suitable for moist or very rich land.
Per peck, 40 cts.; bush., $1.25; bbl., $3.50,

Large Sweet, or New Jersey Sweet

—This is the famous Sweet Potato of Phila-

delphia, and is not surpassed by any othe:

variety; sprout them in a hot-bed late in

Spring, and when the weather becomes

warm and pleasant, slip off the sprouts and
lant them in hills two feet apart. Per peck,
0 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.

Sugar, or Nantucket.—It is oblong or
bell-shaped and ribbed, the outer color of
the skin dark green, almost black. The
flesh is orange; it is a splendid pie pump-
kin. It keeps well through the Winter. Per
os., 15 cia.; Y lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.

Quaker Pie Pumpkin.

Quaker Pie.—A very distinct and desira-

ble variety for Custards or Pies, f r many
years it has been in possession of ai mily of
Quakers in Washington County, N. Y.,
where it became very celebrated for its very
fine quality for that purpose; it is of a pecu-
liar shape and unlike any other variety, be-
ing oval, and tapering towards each end, and
of a creamy color both inside and out, flesh
of fine grain, rich flavored and a good keep-
er, is entirely free from that coarse ané
stringy character so common to many varie-
ties, Peroz., ets; Yth., 39 cts,; Ib.,$1-00.

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
‘lesh is coarse and stringy and only fit for
stock feeding. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 20
ets., 4 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1:25.

Vonnecticut Field is the common round
variety cultivated by our farmers in their
corn-fields, for stock feeding. Peroz., 10
cts.; 4% Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 40 cts.

fennessee Sweet Potato.—Of medium
size, pear-shaped, color creamy -white, lightly

* striped with green, flesh thick, fine grained, § TIN.
dry, brittle, and of excellent flavor. Hardy, WHR i

_ very productive, and keeps sound until late ee uh
intheSpring. Per oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.;
lb., 75 cts.

Jonathan.-—a very large and desirable vari-
ety, resembling a Mammoth Crook-Neck
Cushaw but more uniform in its formation
and of a very attractive appearance. It is
very prolific, flesh fine, clear and sweet, mak-
ing it valuable for pies and other table uses.
Its hard shell makes it an excellent keeper.
Per oz., 10 cts.; ¢ 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets,

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targe 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. Peroz, 10cts.; Y¥ Ib.,

¥X Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 ets. } 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts. ,
)unkard.-——A Se — = |

fine Winter va-
riety, which
. originated with LE Za ETS =
the Dunkards Vii 4 eS
of Pennsylva- y ————
nia with whom
it is very cele- J Z
“brated for both § ae
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. Per oz., 10 cts.; 3 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts ~

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. 107

Mammoth Etamps.—A variety from
France, frequently attaining 150 pounds in
weight, of Coarse quality, only desirable for Purchaser of SEEDS, send for our

its prodigious size. Per oz., 15 cts.; { lb., | | GARDENERS’ QUARTERLY PRICE LIST.
30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. |

If you are a Gardener and are a large

RADISH.

RADIS (Fr.). _ RADIES (Ger.). RABANITO (Sp.)«

The Radish is one of our most popular vegetables, but it contains little or no nourish-
ment, and should never be eaten unless young and crisp, as when they become old and pithy
they are exceedingly unwholesome ; as their tenderness entirely depends on the rapidity of their
growth, the soil should therefore be light, rich, and finely pulverized ; avoid a very great error
which is frequently made in sowing too thick, as when such is the case they will form no bulb;
they must therefore either be sown thinly or thinned out. ‘To have a constant supply, a ene
should be made every ten days from early in Spring until the beginning of Summer ; the soi
should be very rich and finely pulverized. The early varieties can be s»wn broadcast, very early
in the season, among crops of Peas, Beets, Onions, etc., if, however, not sown until late. they will
invariably shoot to seed before forming any bulb.

Buist’s Selected Early
Long Scarlet.—This im-
proved strain of Long Scarlet
Radish is regarded by our most
extensive market gardeners, to
be the finest stock they ever
grew; for earliness, brilliancy of
color and shortness of top it can-
not be surpassed, and is the
most profitable to grow for an
early crop. Peroz.,15 cts.$ 1b.
30 cts.; Ib., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00;
10 lbs., $7.00; 25 Ibs., $15.00.

Buist’s Selected Early Long Scarlet Radish.

Eariy Long Scarlet Short Top.—The
most desirable for early forcing, or first sow-
ing in the garden ; ‘tis of a bright scar'et
color, and when grown on rich soil is very
tender and brittle; do not sow in warm
weather, as it will shoot to seed and form no
bulb. It can also be sown early in the Fall
for a late crop. Peroz., 10 cts.; &% lb., 20

olly reccommended to market gardeners. Per
oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 20 cts.; Ib , 50 cts,: 5 Ibs.,
$2.25 ; 10 lbs,, $4.00; 25 lbs , $8.75.
Long Salmon. is of a lighter color than the
Long Scarlet, but the same in every other re-
spect, and should only be sown as an early
crop. Peroz, 10cts.;}1b., 20cts.;1b., 60 ets.

color similar to Long Scarlet, though not
quite so long; it is, however, fully ten days
earlier, top sinall; a very desirable forcing
variety. Per oz., 10 cts.; & Ib.,.20 cts.;
lb., 60 ets.

25 lbs., $8.75.

Early Searlet Turnip.—aA decided im-
provement both in earliness and brilliancy of
color over the Red Turnip, and is especi-

Buist’s Earliest Scarlet
Turnip, or Scarlet But-
ton.—A very beautiful variety,
and a general favorite ; of a bril-
liant scarlet color and is adapted
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 Falltorlatecrop. Per
oz., 10 cts.; &% Ib., 30 cts ; Ib.,
$1.00; 5 Ibs., $4 50; 10 Ibs , $8.00;
25 lbs., $17.50.

Non Plus Ultra.—This is of
turnip shape of fine round form,
bright scarlet color, of tender flesh
and delicate flavor; its remark-
ably quick growth and very short
top renders it one of the best for
forcing. Per oz., licts.; K Jb, ~ =
$0 cta, ; Ib., $1.00, Buist’s Earliest Scarlet Turnip Radish.

cts.; lb., 50cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.25: 10 Ibs., $4.00: Wood’s Early Frame.—In shape and
aa te, 3 -» $2.25; »» $4.00;

108 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

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; Moudbeg
3U cts; lb., $1.00.

Early Scarlet White Tipped Turnip Radish.

Early Scarlet Turnip, White Tip-
ped.—aA beautiful scarlet variety, of hand-
some shape, having a white-tipped tail, or
root; very desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb.,
20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

Early Searlet Globe Radish.

Early Scarlet Globe. —This very \ye2au-
tiful German variety, lately introduced has
proved a very great favorite; it is of a bril-
liant scarlet color, of globe shape, short leav-
ed and 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.3 4
oz., 25 cts ; lb,, 75 cts, .

Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip Radish.

Earliest Erfurt Scarlet Turnip.—

This is one of the earliest of all the Scarlet
Turnip varieties. Of the deepest color, perfect
shape, small foliage, and the best forcing rad.
ish. Peroz., 15 cts,; 4 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., $1.00.
5 Ibs., $4.00; 10 13a, $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 ciu.:
+ 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.

Early Half Long Scarlet.

| Early Searlet Half-Long,. or Demi-

Long French.—The cultivation of this
variety is confined to the French ard 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 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

Early White Turnip is the same as the

Red Turnip, excepting its color. Perom,1@
cts.; $ lb., ZU cts.; 1v., 60 cts,

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Earliest Carmine Olive Radish.

Earliest Carmine Olive, or Red Roe-
ket.—This variety is the earliest and most
attractive of the Olive shaped class, it is of a
beautiful carmine color, of perfect shape, ex-
ceedingly dwarf foliage, and is a startler in
its earliness, asin 20 to 25 days the Radishes
are ready for the table. Per oz., 15 ets.; &
lb., 25 cts ; lb., 80 cts:

colden Perfection.—We lately introduced
this the finest strain of allthe 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, perfeciion of form,
brilliancy of its golden color and fine flavor.
It will be found a profitable market variety.
Per oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.

Karly White Box.—This is one of the
very best varieties for either forcing, cold-
frame culture or for early sowing in the open
ground. They are of the most perfect form,
of a paper-white color, very mild, of pleas-
ant flavor and exceedingly early. Per oz.,
10 cts.; } 1b , 20 cts.; 1b., 60 ets,

Buist’s Early Short White Forcing.
—This is a remarkable variety for early forc-
ing crcold-frame culture; is of oval shape and
show white, producing very large roots, and
very early; itis one of the best varieties for
market gardeners. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 Ib.,
30 ets.; lb., $1.00.

White Summer Strasburg.—This
is a very desirable early summer variety,
of an oblong tapering shape, and of pure
white color; is exceedingly crisp and ten-
der; it forms its roots very quickly, and
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.; } lb., 20 cts ; 1b., 60 cts,

Buist’s Yellow Summer Turnip,
or Golden Globe.—This variety
originated with us some years since by
repeated selections made of the brightest
color and most perfect formed roots from
the ordinary Yellow Summer. It has be-
come very popular, and the demand for
it always exceeds the supply. The Gol-
den Globe offered by some cultivators is

|

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| Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped.—aA very

Buist’s Yellow Summer Turnip Radish.

Yellow Summer Turnip.—tThis varievy

will stand the heat, and can be sown quite
late; it is a general favorite with market gar-
deners; is sometimes called the Mulatto Rad-
ish; flesh very crisp and tender. Per oz.,
10 ets.; $ 1b., 20 ets.; 1b., 60 ects.

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.; % lb., 25 cts ; lb., 75 ets,

Round Black Spanish (WrntsEr).—

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 ets.; % Ib., 20 ets.; 'b., 60 ets.

Early White Italian Summer.—A

very remarkable early white Summer rad-
ish, producing roots of twice the size of the
ordinary variety, oval in shape, solid, crisp
and tender; will stand longer than any other
variety before shooting to seed. As a mar-
ket radish it has no superior. Per oz., 15
ets.; Ib., 25 ets.; Th., 75 ete

White Summer Strasburg Radish.

Buist’s Yellow Summer. with anew name Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts,

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Chinese Rose (W1nTER).—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 flay or whieh is peculiar to the Black Spanish,

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and keeps equa.ly as well; it should be sown during Au-
if gust The White China only differs frem this variety in
— itscolor. Per oz., 10 cts.; } Th., 25 ets; Ib., 75 ets.
i Hill i i, White Summer Turnip is of an oval shape, white
Wh I) i My!" skin, and green top; is very solid, and stands the heat
: equal to — Yellow Summer, but is not as ee Per
Chinese Rose Winter Radish. , 10 cts; } lb, 20 cts.; lb, 60 ets.
Long White Vienna, or
Lady Finger Radish.
This new variety is the finest gy
Long White Radish in culti- fff AW
vation It is beautifu: in
shape, both skin and flesh
are pure snow white, crisp,
‘rittle, and of rapid growth.
4 very salable variety.
Per’oz., 10 cts.;.} Ib., 20
cts.; lb., 60 ets.
suist’s Eariy Long
White.—The same as the
Early Long Scarlet, in form
and earliness, but pure
white. Itis of fine flavor, Long White Vienna Radish.
and when grown on rich soil is very tender and brittle. Per oz. , 15 cts.;} lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00.

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
ané setain a mild and pleasant
flavor for two months. They re-

‘tain their good quatity for table use
foralong time. Per oz., lu cis5
t lb., 20 cts.; Ib, 60 ets,

Improved Chartier Radish.

: RHUBARB.

RHUBABBE (Fr.). RHABARBER (Ger.). RUIBARBO (Sp.).

Very familiarly known as the Pie-Plant; the footstalk is the portion that is used, and is
the first article of the season from the garden; it is now cultivated to a great extent, and indis-
pensable wherever it is known. Sow the seed early in the Spring, in rows one fooc apart, on rich
ground; the second year after planting, they can be removed, in Autumn, to the permanent spot
allotted for them; plant the roots two feet apart each way, in eround 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, ané

expose to the sun until perfectly dry; after which hang them in a dry place until wanted.

Linnzus, Victoria and Mammoth are the most desirable varieties, producing
fine large stalks. Per oz,, 15 cts; 40z,, 50 cts; Ib, $175. Rhubarb Roots, 15 cts each; per
dozen, $1.50; per 100, $10.00,
_SALSIFY, OR VEGETABLE OYSTER.
SALSIFIS (Fr.). HAFERWURZEL (Ger.). SALSIFI BLANCO (Sp.).
Very generally known as the Oyster Plant; the roots are boiled like Carrots or Parsnips, or
half boiled and grated fine, made into small flat balls, dipped in a batter, and fried like oysters,
of which their flavor greatly partakes. Sow the seed in drills eight inches apart, and when up,
thin them out to three inches apart in the row; those for Winter use should be taken up before
severe frost, and stored the same as Carrots and Parsnips.

Asnériean 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 roota
however, only half the size of Buist’s Mam- | are very thin. Per oz.,10 cts.; 4 lb, 3
moth, Peroz., 15 cts,; +1b., 40 cfs. : lh.. ‘fi. 25. | = ets; Ib., $1.00.

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nary variety. Gar ere Buist’s Mammoth we
The roots are of double the size, less stringy in its nature and more delicate in flavor. Per oz.,
25 cts.; 4 lb, 75 ets.; Ib., $2.00.

MI Sandwich Island.
rs A variety lately intro-

My i; aS ———— duced from the Sana-
= - wich Islands, celebrated
for its large size; it has
almost entirely super-
ceeded the old White
French variety. Peroz.,
15 cts.; } Ib., 40 ets;
Is, St 25:

Se°~*wich Isl 2d Mammoth Salsify.

SPINACH.
EPINARD (Fr.). SPINAT (Ger.). ESPINACA (Sp.).

For an early Summer crop, sow early in Spring, in drills one foot apart, and thin out to
two inches in the rew; 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, avd
again about the middle of September; as soon as severe weather sets in, cover the bed with straw
or leaves, which should be raked off early in the Spring.

Buist’s Perfection Curled Savoy
Leaved.—This variety has reached its
present high standard from repeated selec-
tions of most perfect curled plants It is
a strain that produces a strong growth of
leaves, which are more curled, crimped or
blistered than any other variety, and also
stands lopger 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 ae who handles our
seeds. Per oz., 10 cts.;} lb., 15 cts.; 1b,
40 cts ; 5 Ibs., at 35 cts. 10 lbs. -» at 30 cts. ;
25 Ib., "at 25 cts per Ib.

Amesient Curled Savoy Leav
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 isvery desirable. Per oz , 10 cts.;
t lb., 15 ets.; 1b , 40 cts., 5 lbs., at 35 ets.;
10 Ibs., at 30 cts ; 25 lbs , at 25 cts. per Ib.

Buist’s Perfection Curled Spinach.

Norfolk Savoy Leaved.—This variety is | well. Per oz, 10 cts ; 4 Ib., 20 ets.; Ib, 4
extensively sown in the market garden dis- 10 lbs., at 30 cts ; 25 lbs., 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. Peroz., 10 cts.; & lb,, 15 cts.; which are more succulent and quite as har-
lb., 40 ets.; 5 Ibs., at 35 cts.; 10 lbs., at 30 dy) Per’ez.,"10' cis’; Ib. °20°"ets. > Ib.,
cts.; 25 Ibs., at 25 cts. per lb. 40 cts.

Round Savoy Leaved.—This is a popu- | New Thick-Leaved.—A variety produc-
lar variety; the leaves are curled, and quite ing a remarkable thick leaf, slightly crimped
large; it is not, however, as hardy as the and quite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 lh.,

Prickly, but in this vicinity it stands very 20 cts.; 1b., 40 cts.

112 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

Enkhuizen Long Standing.—A varie-
ty celeprated for the long period in which
it remains perfect , without shooting to seed,
and for this reason is especially recommend-
ed for Spring sowing. Peroz, 10 cts.; 4
Ib.; 15 cts.; 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 greencolor. Peroz., 10cts.;
4 Ib., 15 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.35 lbs., at 35 cts.;
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 ; & Ib., 20 cts ; lb., 40 ets.

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.
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.
cts.: Ib., 60 cts.

Per 0z., T0\cis?;" 4 Ibe 20

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Mammoth White Bush Squash.
Mammoth White Bush.—tThis 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

Giant Yellow Summer Crook-Neck Squash.
Giant Yellow Summer Crook -

inches across, in every other respect it is
identical with the old variety. Per oz., 10
cts.; + lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

Early White Bush, or Patty-Pan,
is earlier than any other variety, of dwarf
habit and very productive; grows in a bush
form, and occupies less room on the ground
than any other sort, it is the variety that is
grown the most extensively for market and

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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; itis of a beautiful
golden color, covered with warty excresences,
and measure from 13 to 2 feet in length.
Yer oz., 10 cts.; $ lb., 20° cts.; lb., 60 ets.

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 isof 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.
aca 04, 15 cts.; % Ib., 40 cts.;
Ib., $1.00.

Verfect Gem.—E£qually desirable
either as a Summer 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 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
zrowers than any other variety, but as a
narket sort it can never excel the Boston
Marrow. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.;
Ib., 75 sis.

Boston Marrow Squash,

Boston Marrow.—lIs the favorite Winter |
Squash cf the Eastern States; it is of fine |
flavor, and a good keeper; the Boston mar- |
kets are completely stocked with this varie-

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ty during the Fall and Winter months; a
atranger is very liable to be impressed with
the idea that the Bostonians live entirely on
Squashes. Per oz., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.;
Ib., 60 cts.

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 ie a dark, rich gold |

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en yellow, and of fine quality. It grows in
bush form, and is wonderfully productive.
Per oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 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 introduced it

becomes a general favorite. Per oz., 20 cts.:

4 oz., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.

| White Pine-Apple.—a very remarkably

formed, entirely distinct and desirable varie-
ty; can be planted either as an early Summer
crop, or later for Winter use; keeps remark-
ably well, and one of the finest for pies and
custards; its flavor is very similar to that of
a cocoanut. Per oz, 10cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.;
Ib., 75 cts.

Pike’s Peak.—In color pale green, shell
very hard and flinty, though thin. We re-
gard the Pikes Peak without the slightest
doubt as the sweetest, driest and best of all
late Squashes. Itis destined to become very
popular—A high authority says: ‘* 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; } lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cte.

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Orange Marrow daunait

Orange Marrow.— This is the earliest ot
all the Winter varieties. Its distinctive fea- —
ture and the one which will give it the Maneaotn Chili Squash.

greatest and most wide-spread popularity, is| Mammoth Chili. — The largest of ali
its earliness, it is at least ten days earlier Squashes, often attaining a Weight of 200
than any other long-keeping sort. It grows pounds, without losing its fine shape and
as long as the Hubbard, and is of as good | good quality. The flesh is very thick, of
quality. Itis in season from September to bright orange color, and keeps well through-
January, and is the most salable kind during out the Winter. It is very productive, and
this period in market; this is owing to its will be found very profitable for stock feed-
smooth and handsome shape, good size and ing, while its rich, fine flavored flesh ensures
creamy orange skin. Per or., 10 cts.; % lb., | its value for all other purposes. Per oz., 20
20 cts.; Tb., 60 cts. | ets.5 % Ib., 40 cts.; Ib, $1 25.

Butman.—A Winter variety, possessing all | Yellow Summer Crook Neck isa popu-
the good qualities of the Hubbard, but of a lar variety in the East, but cultivated toa very

very distinct color, being of a grassy-green, limited extent elsewhere; is of a bright yellow
intermixed with white; it has a very thick color, and very much warted; is by no means
shell, and is thick meated; flesh is of a light equal to the Early Bush in quality, although
salmon color, and is dry, sweet and delicious. | preferred by many to that variety. Per oz.,
Per oz., 10 cts.; } Ib., 20 cts: Ib., 60 cts. | 10 cts.; f Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts.
Marblehead. Ney oC he ——————___—_—"—___
Hubbard type, has a very thick and hard SEEDS IN PACKETS.
shell, with remarkable good keeping quali- mye sell 25 Wiveict Pack taae ace
ties; is of a dry, sweet and delicious flavor. oc ey is Ten “ ve ‘6. "E200.
Per oz., 10 cts.; + lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts. Ga ee

BUIST’S BEAUTY and STONE TOMATO
ARE THE UP=TO=DATE CANNERS,

The best varieties of the Tomato for canning purposes has been an experiment for some
years by many establishments, as the most extensive canners have been annually changing the
selection of varieties they grow for that purpose. We have observed for the past two seasons
the Buist’s Beauty and ‘The Stone have been in the greatest demand and several of the largest
canners have stated that they have found no varieties equal to them for their requirements ;
with their great solidity of flesh, richness of color, evenness in ripening, small quantity of seeds,
and their great productiveness eclipses them all, and that in future these are the only varieties
they will grow. Owing to these facts, we have grown them more extensively than ever and
recommend our seed for its great purity and fine quality.

PRICES.
Per lb. 2 lbs. at 5 lbs. at 10 lbs. at
Buist’s Beauty, - ; i : . $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.25
The Stone, z ; ‘ 6 . 2.50 225 2.00 1.75

The best varieties of the tomato to grow in your garden for private use are the Buist’s
Belle and Majestic. If you have never grown them they will surprise you in their beauty, size,
solidity and productiveness,

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TOMATE (Fr.). LIEBESAPFEL (Ger.). TOMaTE (Sp.).

Fifty years ago this vegetable was considered unfit for the table; and now there ave 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 geod gare
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;
for a late crop sow the seeds in a very warm spot of the garden, and cover them at night ov during
cold weather with boards; when the weather becomes mild and pleasant, transplant. them in a
sheltered part of the garden iacing 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 iy,
(lower-pots or poxes, very early in the season, and place them near the glass in a green-house,
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 qualify. This
is really the case; besides, it looks more orderly and much prettier to train or supp rt them
There has been no vegetable so highly improved as the Tomato. The old varieties «re to-day
valueless in comparison with those of recent introduction.

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Th > Inarsest and Finest Variety Bnown.
Weighing from 1% to 2 Ibs. each.
This new variety which we have lately introduced, after years of selection, is without doubt
e loerzest and finest ever offered to the public; most of the mammoth sorts frequeatly grow
ugb and knotty, but the Majestic is as regular in form as if each fruit was modeled. Besides
Jmmense size, it is as solid as an apple and almost seedless, is of a beautiful scarlet color and
xceedingly attractive in appearance. Another great feature which strongly recommends it, it is
tirely free from cracking, ripens uniformly, is the earliest of all the large fruiting sorts, ag a
ket variety it is unequalled, and for private use it eclipses all. Sold only in our seated
kets of 50 seeds.

Ice per packet, 25 cts., or 5 packets for $1.00 | 25 packets, $4.50, 50 packets, $8.00.

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suist’s Belle.—With the exception of our ment can be made on the Tomato, as it pos-

Majestic thisis the largest and best of all
varieties (weighing 13; pounds) of the most
perfect form. It is a hybrid of the famous
Beauty, intioduced by us a few years since,
which was universally acknowledged as the
largest and best variety known, having been
awarded first prize wherever exhibited. The
Belle is earlier than the Beauty, and still
larger in size, Many specimens weighing the
past season 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 cagnet sea how eny farther improve-

Livingston’s Favorite.—

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.; 40z., $1 25;
lb., ¢4.00; or seed saved from selected fruit,
per packet, 25 cts , or 5 packets for $1.00.

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.; + Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

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= 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 lb.,
60 cts.; lb., $2.00.

Livingstone’s Perfection.

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Buist’s Beau

‘mtroduction, which is morelargely grown than

any of itsclass. The fruitis almost round, ri- J

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 cets., } Ib., 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 gcod 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., 25 cts.; } Ih, 7 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Paragon or Queen.—A very popular va-
_ - Hety; color bright crimson; smooth, solid, of
excellent flavor; bears transportation well;
very productive; an excellent market varie-
ty. Per oz, 25 cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

¥gnotum.—A variety of recent introduction |

worthy of general cultivation. The fruit is
very uniform im size and shape, rather f>1

A very de- Ai
sirable early variety, of comparatively recent H

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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 ne
superior. Per oz., 40cts. ;
+ Ib., $1.00; lb., $3.50.

Livingstone’s Beauty Tomato.

and bright red in color. It is very prolific,
and though not (as some claim) a first early
variety, it is valuable in all other respects.
Per oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 60 cts ; Ib., $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,sameas Acme. Is
perfectly round and smooth, of medium size.
Per 0z., 25 cts,; 4 Ib, 76 ets.;Ib., $2.50.

Cardinal.—A variety that possesses many

desirable features; color brilliant cardinal
red; fruit solid, of good size, and productive.
Per oz.. 25 cts.; $ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.

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The Acme.—This celebrated variety is of
an entirely distinct character, and has
become very popular; it is perfection in
its BEAUTY, SOLIDIBY ayd 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 0z.,
25 cts., } lb., 60 cts ; Ib., $2.00.

Early Smooth Red is one of the oldest
varieties, quite early, of medium size, of
apple-shape, and bright scarlet color. Per
oz., 20 ets.; 4% 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

Henderson’s Ponderosa.—A monster
in size, but rough and irregular in form,
purple in color, fruit solid with but few
seeds. It is a grand exhibition variety,
but for private use there are many far sup-
erior. Per_oz,, 35cts.;4 1b $1.25; Ib. $4 00.

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Turner’s Hybrid or Mikado Tomato.

Large, or Mammoth Red.—This is a
large, coarse-formed variety; very uneven and
knotty, and is later in ripening than the for-
mer. Per oz., 20 ct3., 14 lb., 60 cts.; lb. , $2.00.

Early Conqueror.—lIs an early and very
popular variety, quite productive, producing
fruit about three inches in diameter, and
ripening it very evenly and regularly. Per
oz., 25 cts ; 4 lb., 60 cts ; 1b., $2.00.

Early Canada Victor.—A recently in-
troduced variety from Canada; is very early,
producing large, handyome fruit. Per oz.,

20 cts.; ¢ lb.» 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00.

The Tilden.—This was the pioneer of all |
the present improved varigies; it became |

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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
whole or entire like
the potato and not
cut or serrated as im
all other varieties.
The color of the fruit

is a@ purplish-red
like thatofthe Acme
or Essex Hybrid; it
is of very large size,
averaging from } te
14 lbs. We do not
regard it as a desir-
able variety for mar-
ket. Peros, , 25cts. ;}
lb., 60 cts. , Ib., $2 Uv.
very popular throughout the entire country,
both with market gardeners xud private
growers; color bright scarlet, of very perfect
form, entirely free from all ineqaalities; pro-
duces abundantly; since the ‘mtroduction of
so many improved varieties, it is now but

seldom grown. Per oz., 25 cts.; \% "., 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, Pp . ;
4 Ib., 75 ctu; Ih, $250" eee

| Red Pear, or Plum Shaped.—Varie ;

ties producing their fruit in clusters: desira-
ble yor preserving or oo es. Pe
‘i 0, 26 cta.; \b., beta | : $2.50.

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Buist’s Selected
Trophy.—The pop-
ularity of the Trophy
is equal that of any
other variety, and
will always be regard-
ed with great favor
by all growers. Our
selection, represent-
ed by our illustra-
tion, is seed saved
from selected speci-
mens, and cannot #
fail in producing fi

_ handsome, well-form.
ed, and desirable ¥

fruit; this variety is

noted for its solidity
and beauty. Per oz.,

25 cts.; } Ib., 75 cts.;

Ib , $2 50.

Essex Hybrid.--

This variety is 4
strain of the Acme, is
quite early, possess-
ing many good quali-
ties, and is the first
of its type to ripen.
Fruit is of medium size, very solid, and in
<olor is purplish pink. Per oz., 25 cts.; 4 for the table. Peroz., 30 cts., { Ib., $1.00;

Buist’s Selected Trophy Tomato.

| tb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. lb., $3.00.
iGolden 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
occasionally faintly streaked with red; a de- | for preserves. Per oz, 25 c:s.; \ Ib., 7 cts.
sirable acquisition for preserving as wellas | _Ib., 2.50.
| TURNIP.
| NAVET (Fr.). HERBST RUBE \Ger.). NABO (%p.).

7 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
Earl= 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.—Turnips may be kept perfectly sound until Spring by being
taken up about the first of November or before severe frost sets in. Cut the leaves off to about
half an inch of the bulb; collect the latter and put them in a dry pit or cellar; cover with straw,
and earth overall. 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 wher
bright purplish-red top; very desirable. Per | small, but pithy when full grown. Per oz,
oz., 10 cts; } Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts. 10 cts.; &% Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets.

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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
close culture. Per oz.,
10 cts.; 4 1b., 20 cts ;
lb., 50 ets.; 5 Ib.,
$2.00; 10 Ib., $3.50;
25 lb., $7.50.

Red, or Purple-Top (StrAp-LEAVED).
—A variety of the easiest culture, and a gen-
eral favorite with all; will do well to sow
either broadcast or in drills, and will form
good-sized bulbs, in a favorable season,
in about seven or eight weeks from sowing;
it is of a perfectly flat form, with a small
tap root, and a bright purple top; the leaves
are short and narrow, growing erect from the
bulb; it is a fine table variety, and excelient
for feeding stock. This and the White Flat

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

i Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaved) Turnip.
Early Red, or Purple Top (Strap-Leaved) Turnip.
The most popular varieties for sowing broadcast.

Early White

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troduced a few years since; pure white; of
egg shape; yuite desirable. Per oz., 10 cts.;
¥% |b., 20 cts.; lb , 60 cts.

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Extra Early Purple-Top Milan

(StrRAP-LEAVED).—This new foreign varie-
ty is the earliest strap-leaved in cultivation;
flesh pure white, purple-top, of flat form and
excellent quality; highly recommended. Per
oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

Early Snow- White Globe.—This is one

of the most beautiful formed varieties known,

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.; 14 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

of pure snow-white color, and almost as
round as a ball; a very desirable und pro=\j
ductive early market variety; is far superior=
to the White Globe for a general crop. Per
oz., 15 cts.; } lb, zU cts.; lb, 50 ets. q

Large Green Globe.—A large, round,

as Buist’s Mammoth, put 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.: 4
lb., 20 cts 3 lb., 50 cts; 5 lbs , $2.00; 10 lhbs.,
$3 50; 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 goad 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 ets.: 4%
Tb., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2 00; 10 Ibs.,
$3.50; 25 lbs., $7.50.

Pomeranean White Globe.—This is |

white-fleshed variety, with a green top, very
productive.
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..
Per oz, 10 cts.; } 1b., 20 cts; lb., 50 cts

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.

Per oz, 10 cts; 4 Ib, 20 cts.5,,

| Amber Globe.—This is a very beautiful |

a very handsome and popular variety, selec- |
‘ted from the White Globe, from which it |
_ Large Yellow Globe.—This is very simi-
lar to the Robertson’s Golden Ball; flesh pale —

differs only in the size and beauty of its

. Toots. Itis especially adapted for the South- |

»ermStates. Peroz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.;

Ib. , 50 cts.;5 Ib., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 |

Ibs., $7.50.

formed variety, quite productive, solid flesh,
and attractive cSlor; it keeps well, and 1s
desirable for either table use or for stock
feeding. Per oz., 10 cts.: % Jb., 20 cts.;
lb., 50 cts.

yellow, very solid and keeps well; grows toa
medium size and is an excellent table variety

Per oz.; 10 cts.: 4 1b., 20 cts; Ib., 50 cts,

SO

as made it

Buist’s Mammoth Red-Top White
Globe.—This is one of the most valuable
and. most salable varieties now grown, it is of

¢

purple top, and of very rapid growth; it is
of the same character ahd 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; } Ib., 20 cts.;
Ib., 60 ets.; 5 lb., $2.75; 10 Ib,, $5.00; 25
Ib , $11.25 San a

olden 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; % Ib., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.

ong 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 0z., 10 cts.; & lb.,-20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.

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globe shape, flesh pure white, with a red or.

¥

{2%

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 toa .
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
theseason. It can be sown with success fully
a month later than the Swede, and is also
quite desirable for table use. Peroz., 10 cts.;
XY Ib,, 20 ets.; Ib., 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 lb.,
20 cts.; lb, 50 cts.

Southern Prize.—This variety is also use:l
for winter greens in the South; it also pro-
duces large and beautifully formed turnips.
Per oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets.

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122 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

o{RUTA BAGAS OR SWEDES.De

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 eul-,
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 mi
slightly levelled off with the back of a harrow and lightly rolled after seeding, and as the plants

grow, ridge up to them which causes them to bulb.

t
be
af

Buist’s Improved Pur-
ple-Top Yellow Ruta
Baga or Swede.—This is
the largest and most produc-
tive Swede known; there is no
variety which has gained a
greater reputation throughout the entire |
country than Buist’s Improved. Testimo-
nials are continually being received by us
indorsing its fine qualities and productive- |

mage
ness; it cannot be too highly re")!
commended, and no sort will
produce such handsomely form-\!
ed roots or greater yield; it has‘
an exceedingly short neck, ist Wa
very solid, of a beautiful orange / Aye

color, with a handsome purple top and is) »
the result of many years carefull selection. Me
Per oz, 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts.; 5%
Ibs. , $2. 75; 10 Ibs. , $5.00; 25 lbs., $10.00 bo

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Purple Top Yellow.—This is the ordi- nearly the full length of the bulb, before it
nary variety of the country, which it would tapers; very productive, flesh yellow, solid,
be folly to grow it when the Improved Stock and top purple. Per oz., 10 cts; } Ib., 20

_ can be obtained, as the roots are smaller in cts.; lb., 60 cts.

size, and necks very much longer, which in
, ® Ruta Baga, is evidence of degeneration,
, color of flesh yellow, with apurple top. Per
oz., 10 cts.; 4 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 50 ets. ; 5 lbs.,

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, 10cts,;}]hb..

$2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 25 Is., $7.50. Soa Ih. GO ole 34
Imperial Hardy Swede.—A celebrated

_ English variety which is regarded as more

hardy than any other sort, which is a great

advantage for countries where the crop re-
mains out all Winter as in Great Britain, it Su
grows to a large size, flesh yellow, with a Swede within the past ten or fifteen years
purple top, a good keeping variety. Per oz., that the present demand for this variety is
10 ct,.; Ib. 20 cts; Ib., 50 cts; 5 lbs, | now quite limited. Per oz., 10 cts.; } Ib,

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

$2.00; 10 Ibs., $3.50; 25 Ibs , $7.50. 20 cts. ; Ib. 50 cts.
| Elephant-or Monarch Swede.—aA va | Large White or White Russian.—A
) riety of recent introduction from England, pure white variety, of irregular shape, but of
i which is entirely different from any other large size, and a solid keeper, flesh remark-
variety in its form, being of anoblong shape, | ably sweet. Per oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 20 cts.;
| and very broad at the top which extends Ib., 50 cts.

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wiih

The soil for herbs should be light, rich and pulverized as umely as possible before sowing.
Always plant in very shallow drills, after which rake finely, and give a gentle pressure witn a
board or back of a spade. They are used for seasoning and medicinal purposes, and to preserve
them properly, cut the stems and leaves just as the plant is coming into bloom, dry them in the -
shade, and when perfectly dry, wrap them up in paper and store them away in a dry room, or
rub the leaves to a powder; pack in boitlcs and cork tightly, which will preserve them for any.
period. .

Anise (Pimpinella anisum).—Per oz, 10 | Hyssop (Ayssopus officinalis).—Per oz. , 40

ets; $ 1b, 35 cts.; lb, $1 00. cts ; % Ib., $1.00; 1d., $3.00. :
Balm (Melissa officinalis) —Per oz , 20 cts.; | Lavender (Lavendula vera).—Per oz., 20 ©
|b, 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. ets.; \% lb., 50 cts.; lb, $1.75.

Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum).—Per | Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum mazzor-
0z., 20 cts.; 4 Ih., 50 cts.; Ib., $2.00. am).—Per oz , 20cts ; 4 1b., 60 cts. ; 1b.,$2 V0.
Bene (Sesamvm orientale) —Per oz., 20 | Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis) .—
cts., ¢lb., 60 cis.; Ib., $2.00. Per oz., 40 cts.; 4 Ib, $1.00: Ib, $3.00.
Borage (Zorago officinalis).—Per 0z., 15 | Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis).—Per
_cts.5 % 1b., 60 cts.; Ib , $2.00 oz , 30cts ; 4 Ib., $1 20; Ib., 64.00. ,
‘| Caraway (Cavum carvi).—Per oz., 10 cts.; | Rue (Ruta graveolens).—Percz., 25 cts.; 4
| t1b., 35 cts.; Ib. $1.00. Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00,
|} Coriander (Coriandrum sativum).—Per | Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius).—Per 02z.,
4 0z., 10 ets.; } Ib., 35 ets.; Ib, $1.00. 15 cts.; 14 Ib., 50 cts ; Ib., $1.50.
| Dill (Anethum graveolens),—Peroz.,10 cts; | Sage (Salvia officinalis) —Per 0z., 20 ets.; 4
_\ lb., 25cts.; lb., 75 cts. _lb 7 cts.; Ib., $2.50.
Fennel, Sweet (Axethum feniculum).— | Summer Savory (Satureja hovtensis) —
_ Peroz., 10 cts ; } Ib., 25 cts.; lb, 75 cts. Per 0z., 15 ets.; % lb, 50 cts.: lb., $1.75.
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare).—Per Thyme (7) hymaus vulgaris).—Per 0z , 40
oz, 30 cts.; % lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.00. ss |_—s eta. 4 Ib., $1,253 Wb, $4.00,

124 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. —

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uss Lawn Grass SEED

For Lawns, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds.

The Buist’s Mixture of Grass Seeds for Lawns, Parks, Tennis, Cricket and Golf Grounds has
long been famous for its producing a succession of verdure throughout the year; it is composed
of the finest varieties of grasses, each of which has its season of beauty, and the result of this
blending is the producing of a sod that is not only always evergreen and velvety in appearance,
but of the color and beauty of an emerald. Many of the more famous Jawns 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.

\

a. PRPrBea Ft i was ae US

Buist’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture,- . . - .- FinestGrade $0 25 $1 25 $4 00
Buist’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture,- . - . = ~. Choice Grade 20 1 00 350
Buist’s Fairmount or Central Park Mixture, - - Finest Grade 20 1 00 3 50
Buist’s Golf-Greens Mixture, - . . . . . Finest Grade 25 1 25 4 00
Buist’s Cheap Mixture,- - -. . . : Good Grade 15 7 2 50

4a We sell 5 bushels at 25 cts., and 10 bushels at 50 cts. per bushel less than quoted.

How to Prepare the Ground for Seeding Lawn Grass.

When a lawn or park is properly planted, the next most important feature is the grass which
covers it; for no matter how beautifully a lawn is situated and planted, if it lacks this one re-
quisite, it ceases «0 be attractive. To accomplish this, pay great attention to the preparation of
the soil; in.a large extent of ground it should be ploughed, sub-soiled, and cross-ploughed; in
contracted spaces dug and trenched, the surface properly graded and finely prepared, taking care
to collect every weed or root of a weed that can be 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 0.
harrowing and give the whole a light roll with a field or lawn roller. Our finest mixed lawn
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 thesward. During the warm Summer months de 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 asa 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 4
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
fadies 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-Ib. package, 30 cts.; 10-Ib., 50 cts.; 25-Ib. sack, $1.00; 50-Ib. sack, $1.50:
100-Ib. sack, $2.50; per ton of 2,000 Ibs., $39.00.

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, $5.90.

RO UT ST ls tli A A UD

BASS
SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURES

HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE.

GV. UVl Zl

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 18 Ibs., $3.00.
PREPARATION No. 2, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre), Price Per Bushel of 2QIbs., 3.50.
PREPARATION No. 3, (Sow 4 Bushels per Acre). Price per Bushe! of |6lbs., 2.50.

(No. 3 contains no clover).

VARIETIES OF GRASS SEEDS.

Herd, or Red Top Grass (Agvestis | Natural Green Grass (poa Pratensts
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 , $1.50. , ¢ts.; bushel of 14 Ibs., $2.50,

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Fancy Cleaned Kentucky Blue
Grass (Poa pratensis),—Al\so known as
June Grass. It is one of the most valuable
varieties for lawn purposes, and as a fine
pasture grass ig indispensable. It thrives in
dry soils, and retains its verdure during the
hottest weather. Per qt., 20 cts.; bush. of
14 lbs , $2.25. Extra cleaned, per qt, 1»
ets ; bush $2.00.

Sheep’s Fescue (/es/uca ovina).—Excel-
lent for sheep pastures; is short and dense
in growth, making it valuable for grass plots.
Per lb, 20 cts.; bush. of 12 Ibs. $2.00.

English Rye Grass, Perennial Rye
(Lolium Perenne) —A nutritious perma-
nent grass for meadows and pastures, or for
mixing with other grasses for lawns, It
thrives in almost any soil, and yields an
early and abundant crop Ter qt. 20 cts.;
bush. of 24 lbs., $2 25; 26 Ibs , $2.50; 28
lbs., $3.00.

Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum).—
A valuable European variety, thriving in
any soil, and yielding early and abundant
crops. Per bush. of 20 lbs., $2.2).

Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agros/is
canina) —One of the finest of grasses for
lawns when sown alone. Per qt, 25 cts,;
bush. of 12 Ibs., $2.50.

Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum
odoratum).—Useful asa mixture with other
grasses, on account of its early growth. It
is exceedingly fragrant when cut for hay.
Per lb., 50 cts; bush. of 10 ]bs , $1.00.

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris pratensis).
-—One of the best and earliest of pasture
grasses Thrives best in moist localities, and
bears close cropping. Per lb., 35 cts ; 10
Ibs., $3.00.

Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata) —
One of the most desirable grasses for pas-
tures, sowing in orchards cr in shady
places. It grows rapidly, thrivesin sardy
land, and does not suffer trom close feeding.
Per lb., 20 cts.; bush. of 14 lbs , $2.25.

Timothy (PAleum Pratense).—Considered
by many the best of the grasses for feeding
to horses. It makes excellent hay and pro-
duces heavy crops. Per lb., 15 cts.; bush.
of 45 lbs., about $2 00 (subject to market
changes).

Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Ela-
tior).—A valuable grass for soiling or per-
manent pasture, of early avd luxuriant
growth ; also makes splendid hay. Ver lb.,
20 ets.; 10 Ibs , $1.75.

Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemorulis).
—Well adapted for either } astures or pleas-
ure grounds, having a pure, succulent and
nutritive herbage of early growth, and thriy-
ing well under trees. Per 1b , 35 cts.; bush.
of 14 lbs., $4.00.

Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stoloni-
Jera).—An excellent variety for lawns, suc-

ceeding well in moist situations. Per lb.,
20 cts; bush. of 20 Ibs., $3.50.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. }
, Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (oa

trivialis).—Valuable for pastures and mea-
dows, particularly on damp soils and shelt-
ered situations, producing a constaat supply
of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by cattle.
Per lb., 30 cts.; bush. of 14 lbs., $3.50,
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens),—
Good for dry pastures and meadows. Per
lb., 75 ets ; bush. of 7 lbs., $5.00.
Bromus Schraderi or Rescue Grass.
—Is valuable for pastures, being hardy, pro-
ductive and of rapid growth. Per lb., 35c.

Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula).—One

of the finest dwarf-growing grasses, thriving
well in dry situations. Per 1b., 20 ets,;
bush. of 12 lbs.. $2.00,

Meadow Fescue (fes/uca pratensis).—
A valuable variety for permanent pastures.
Per 1b., 12 ets.; bush. of 22 lbs., $3.00.

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, aud in
two seasons the ground will become com-
pletely netted. Seed per packet, 15 ets.; 5
pkts. for 60 cts.; oz, 30 cts; 4 0z., 50 cts.;
lb., $1.25.

Texas Blue Grass (/i.. avachnifera).—
This variety is destined to become as popu-
lar in the South as the Kentucky Blue grass
isin the North; itis regarded as the best
and the earliest Spring grass known for that
section of our country. Its greatest period
of growth is from the first Fall rains in Sep-
tember until the last of May; its height of
growth ranges from 2} to 4 feet; it is a pe-
rennial plant and when once established
will last indefinitely. Price per pkt., 15
cts. or 5 pkts. for 60 cts.; 07, 39 ets; 4
oz., $1.00; lb., $2.50.

Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense).—
Southern fodder plant, growing 30 inches or
more in height; bardy in New Jersey. ‘It
is arapid growing perennial. On rich soil,
it may be cut three or four times in asea-
son. The best results are obtained by sow-
ing the seed in August or September, at the
rate of 25 to 35 lbs. to the acre. Per lb.,
15 cts; peck, $1.00; bush. of 25 lbs , $2.50.

DWARF ESSEX RAPE.

A FORAGE PLANT of the greatest value.
The sheep and cattle farmers of Great Britain
regard it as an indispensable crop, and so will
the America farmer when it becomes better
known. its cultivation is greatly on the in-

crease in this country on account of its very
rapid growth—it attains a height of three feet,
producing 20 to 25 tons of green forage per acre,

and makes full growth in ten weeks from sow-
ing. It also affords fine pasture for sheep, hogs,
or cattle, in four or five weeks. It is perfectly
hardy and can be sown all through the season;
and withstands drought. Sow broadcast at the
rate of 6 lbs. per acre, or in drills two feet apart
at the rate of 3 lbs. peracre. It also makes an
excellent Spring kale for table use. Per lb., 20
ee pod lbs., $150; 50 lbs., $5.00; 100 Ibs.,
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MILLETS.

The Millet is a very valuable forage crop, and has become very
popular with all Planters. The German or Golden 1s 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 yleld is from one and a half to two ana a half tons to the acre;
it requires three-fourths of a bushel to sow one acre.

German or Golden Millet, . . Per bush, $1.25; 10 bush., $11.50
Hungarian Millet, . . . . Per bush, $1.25; 10 bush, $11.50
PearJor Egyptian,. . . . Per lb. 20 cts; 101b, $1.50

CLOVER SEEDS.

BUIST’S RECLEANED RED CLOVER SEED,
(TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE).

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

their farms spring from. Weeds will always make thei: appear- or ety
ance fast, enough without sowing them, and to guard against this, ita
sow No grass seed unless you examine it either with a sharp eye A
or # magnifying glass; no farmer should ever allow a weed to
tun to seed on bis farm; cut them’down or pull them out; weeds
can’t stand such harsh treatment long, and a season or two of
this kind of warfare will give you a clean farm and more money
in your pocket. Owners of farms,
who lease them out, should always
select the required grass seeds them-
selves, as many tenants are really
exceedingly careless in this import-
ant requisite; we know of instances WQS
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-
Oty would very soon impoverish any Bey
farm, and a tenant who exercises it, m@@y :
is certainly a very unprofitable one.
(Subject to market changes) Per 1b., 12 cts ; bush. of 60 lbs., $6.00.

. “a I) }
b(t (Ne SCARLET OR CRIMSON CLOVER,
(V6 Hy (TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM).
WV) Z/, One of Natures Greatest Fertilizers. By Ploughing the Crop urde.
5 DB _ bs 5

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
se southern part of France, where it is cut green or made
jo. wee into hay. Within the past five vears it has become very
aN i popular in certain sections of this country, especially in
WW \ MS 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 annual grass, per-
fectly hardy in the South, standing their Winters as well as the heat of their
Summers; it should be sown during August, September or October and will
produce a crop.in 5 or 6 months after sowing, it also affords an early pasture.
After mowing it continues growing until cold weather. In the North
it is becoming a very popular crop, the flowers which are cone shape, are pro-
duced in dense masses of a beautiful, dazzling scarlet color. 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., $1.25 ; bushei of 6U Ibs., $6.50,

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28 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

HMLFALFA 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
‘~ sight as far as the eye can reach, it furnishes
fine pasture and hay for both horses and cattle; it
is a perenuial 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
im luxuriant growth; and for this reason it is very
desirable for all tropical countries. Its cultivation —
is Simple, requiring no more care and attention \ SS }
shan a crop of the ordinary red clover, excepting VS, t/

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the first year in preparing the soil and seeding. ‘ ; Ve S KE; Mel
suw 15 lbs: per acre. Per lb., 16 cts.; 10 lbs., <Q Se BG DS Mi
$1.25; bush. of 60 lbs., $7.00. If sent by mail 2 4aAw PY for pr Sts PE AG .

add 8 cts., per lb, for postage. SQ i ae ry Pree Aes ‘
White Dutcn Clover (777folium 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., 25 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.25 ; 100 Ibs., $20.00.
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 flow
of milk. The seeds are more nutritious
than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls.
Requires a calcareous soil. 100 Ibs. to
the acre. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 Ibs, $1.00.

Bokhara Clover (elilotus Alba). —
A rapid growing white-flowered sort, ex-
cellent for bee food, for which purpose it
should be largely grown. Per lb., 30 cts.;
10 lbs., $2.50.

Japan Clover (Lespedeza Striata).—
A low-branching Clover that does well ir
the South. It thrives on poor land and
produces continual herbage. Not adapted
to Northern latitudes, as it is only half
hardy. Per lb., 30 cts.; 10 Ib., $2.50.

Alsike, or Swedish Clover (77i/o-
lium hybridum).—A very valuable va
riety which resembles the Red Clover in
growth and habit; of very luxuriant
growth, sweet, nutritious, valuable <a
preparations for hay and permanent pas-
tures, affords excellent food for bees; it

: also thrives well on cold, wet, stiff soils.

Alsike Clover. Per lb., 18 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.50.

Alfalfa, or Lucerne Clover.

Tf you wish to seed down a Lawn, sow Buist’s English Lawn '
Grass. Some of the Finest Lawns in this country were sown with

this seed—it is as velvety in appearance as a velvet carpet.

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Buist’s Selected

seed Oats

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Finest Quality.

Our Oats are selected especially for seed purposes: are
always recleaned by us and will be found of the very choicest
quality and of the heaviest weight. Our quotations are fo:
the standard weight of 32 lbs. per bushel.

VARIETIES.
e Peck. Bush. 10 Bush.
_ White Welcome,.....................06 $0.40 $0.90 $ 8.00
White Belgian,......................00 40 90 8.6)
Pringles Progress,.................... 40 90 8.00
Eastman’s Wide-awake,............. 40 90 8.00
American Triumph,.................... 40 90 §.00
Whife ‘Russiaii;.....>5-<->-.c20--.2.- 2 40 90 8.00
White Probstier,....................... 40 $0 8.60
SURDPISG -cscssecessc-cccwspcecaversasnces 40 90 8.00
| ~ =While Clydesdale,..................... 1.00 2.50 20.00
Imported Scotch Potato............ @ = 2.95 20.00
Imported Black Tartarian,......... 1 2.25 20.00
Common Seed Oats.,.................. 25 65 6.00

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Seed Wheat, Seed Rye,
Seed Barley & Seed Buckwheat

/ 5 \ ofall Varieties of the Finest Quality.

NY : sa’ BUIST’S SEEDS for the Farm are
Ww NOES WS iy AQ the most Profitable to sow, because they are
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not only Recleaned, but are always of the
Finest Grades.

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 conciudes Farming is a failure. f

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Recleaned Bird seeds.

*geding Birds with Seeds that are either
Dusty, Mouidy or Impure, is both
injurious to «heir health and
dainaging to their Song.

Our Bird Seeds are always reclean-
“i, and entirely free from all dust and
iirt, which are so injurious to birds.
Chey are peautifully put up in attrac-
‘ive cartoons containing one pound each.
{tis the finest quality of seed and is re-
zarded 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
rase for $2. 00, which can be sent by ex-
press or freight at a trifling cost.

Per 1001b. Per lb,

Canary Seed, Sicily.....-. $6.00 § 10
Canary Sced, German... 6.00 10
Canaay Seed, Spanish ... 6.00 10
Bird Seed, Mixed ..... .., 6.00 10
Hemp Secd, American... 6.00 10
Hemp Seed, Russian...... 6.00 10

Millet Seed......... Sat Fae 3.00 10

Rane Seed, London «..........-......0...00-0ecsvns
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country, as it costs the same for
labor in cultivation and manure, whe' her
you grow crops of choice vegetables or
poor oves; as the pur ty of seeds can-
not be ascertained by their appearance,
they should the efore be purchased only
from such houses as gr>w their own
stocks, by so doing the chances of dis-
appointment ia your gardening opera-
tions will be very much lessened. If
you have never tested those of Buists
growth, sow them th’s 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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Shasicinesn> nim degh=tps essen € 00
0000. <bditpenpike «ayes sdaan 6 09
Broom C rn.
Quart. Peck.
Weber’s Evergreen. -.....----- $ 25 $1 00
Improved Evergreen.....----+ 20 8)
Common Tall..-ss.0c dose» oscees 15 60
Common Dw art as- Sp-ccessneae 15 60
Fieid Peans.
Burlinghame Mediums ....--. 15 1 00
White Marrow ...-....-.-- +--+. 15 1 00
White Navy or=m'!] PeaBean 15 1 00
Red. Kidneys.......---+++-+--se0 20 1 00

Field, or Cow Peas.

Southern Black-Eye Cow...-. 10 60
Canada Field.......-....-.....4 10 50
Southern Clay Peas -.......---. 12. 75

Tares, or Vetches.

Spada ee ocean 25 1 20
Winter “Waren i. ---4.2-- s----aes 25 1 50
Hairy or Sand Vetch. ......... 25 1 50

Early Amber ...-..-----se+++-+8 20 79
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B U | ST ; S Assortments of

FLOWER SEEDS

For Summer Homes

Embracing the most beautiful and attractive SUMMER BLOOMING VARIETIES

Assortment No. 1—12 distinct and beautiful varieties, price 6 - : : : $ .50
No. 2—18 pe pl 2 2 er : : ‘ : . 715
No. 3—25 “f s 1 ce ra : ° : ‘ 1.00
No. 4—30 - ‘ os Se rh : - : : : 1.25
No. 5—50 a * os rh or 3 : - y : 2.00

fGS"These Assortments contain a number of varieties thatare sold at 10 cts. per packet.
Ve mail them free and guarantee their safe delivery.

Tabie Showing the Quantity of Seed Required to Sow an Acre.

Lbs. per Bush Lbs. per Bash.

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Barley, broadcast. .........-...-.48 2to3 bush. Melon, Musk, in hills.............. 2 to 3 Tbs
Beans, Dwarf, in drills ee 60 13 bush. Melon, Waiter, in hills............ 4 to 5 lhs.
Beans, Pole, in hills........... 60 210 to 12 gts. | Millet...........0.sevecslecensoseees 48 1 bush.
Beets, Table, in drills............. 6 lbs. Oats, broad Gast.....-.cscecseceees: 32 2to 3 bush
Beets, Mangel Wurzel............ 5 lbs. Onion; in) drillss.ce20s,s2-eon-ce oa 6 to 8 ths.
Broom Corn, in Hills ........... 46 8to10qts. Onion for Sets, in drills........... 50 to 60 kbs
BUCK WHCAtsc-ccccee -c--20-0--+=-> 48 1 bush. Onion Sets, in drills............00. 6 to 12 bust.
Cabbage, in beds to transp’t...... 3 Ib. Parsnip, in drills ................... 4 to 6 Ibs.
Carnot, dnc LUliss:c-<2 csaceesawesees 3 to 4 Ibs. Round Peas, in drills........... 60 15 bush.
Clover, Red +2... i255. E Setcase 60 20 Ibs. Wrinkled Peas, in drills...... 56 1; bush.
Glover, Wille -.-<.:-.<..- 60 12to15 tbs. | Peas, broadcast......... ens enisee 3 bush.
Clover, Alsike...... ........ s-e---60 10 Ibs. Potatoes (cut tubers).....- .----60 10 bush.
Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa....60 20 lbs. Pumpkin (in hills).......-.--.200+ 3 lbs.

Corin Ta gHtl tS.) aes acetaancneees 8 to 10 gts. Radish, in drills.................+.. 8 to 10 Ibs.
Corn, for Fodder...........--.... 56 3 bush. Rye, broadeast..................56 14 t02 bnsk
Cucumber, in hills...............-. 2 lbs. Save; im drills 22 O0iss520.tho ws. wn 8 to 10 Ibs.
Flax, broadeast.............ecee. 56 13 bush. malsifyje an’ dail: tcccen-ehcae sane 8 to 16 lbs
Grass, Kentucky Blue......... 14 3 bush. Spinach, in drills............-..00 15}?

Grass, Orchard. :.-.......:.-..... 14 3 bush. Squash (bush varieties), in hills 4 Ibs.

Grass, English Rye.........-.--. 24 3 bush. Squash (run’g yar ieties), oy 3 lbs.

Grass, Red Top. .......cs+ee-++++ 10 3 bush. Sugar Cane......... eetticd. wae ues 12 Ibs
Grass, Timothy.......... weeisas 45 4 bush. Tomato, to transplant 5 SAS + Ib.

Grass, Hungarian.........-....- 48 1 bush. Purmip,in dvlls...)....22052 2 Ibs,

Paseo oer wiles dO Geena tee desea fees 15 4 bush. Turnip, broadcast..........0-....00 2 lbs.

ELECT O. sasg sAaqaosoncoaeneemosericsone 44 1% bush. Vetches, broadcast.............2+.. 2 to 3 bush.
Reale toca cane cad song od oe we oeaeeemeee 5 lbs. Wheat, broadcast...............00- 13 to2 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
dozeu of them worthy of any attention. If a Squash has an extra wart or excrescence visible, it is con-
sidered an extraordinary production, and is immudiately re-named and catalogued with glow ng d&
scription, and en orsed by imaginary growers.

But the public are awakening to this imposition, and while they are just as eager for choice sorts
as heretofore, they want to be assured of true merits; which can be obtained only by improving the oic ;
varieties by selection, which may consist of earliness, productiveness, size and flavor, which are tks
valuable acquisitions: Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Beet, Tomato, and many others have been vy astly improv |
ed in this manner, and by such continued method the intelligent growers stock musi reach that grace
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. }

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Large Flowering Sweet Peas

Are still the Fashionable Summer Flower

Price of any of the named Varieties: Per Pkt. 5 cts.; 0z. 10 cts ; 4.02, 25 cts.; 1b, 69 cts,

There has been no Summer Blooming Flower that has sprung so rapidly into
popular favor a3 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. Thev are of the easiest culture, but
the most important requisite to bear in mind is the earliness of sowing, which should be

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very early in spring, in rich, well pulverized soil, and fvom 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 perioc than if sown in the ordinary way near
the surface. Another very important feature that must not be overlooked, is the clipping
off the flowers as they mature and fade, for if they are allowed to remain they form their
seed pods and mature and die.

- VY ARIE TIES
Lady Beatmania

yellow.
Lady Penzance. Pule rose.
Lerion Queen. Lemon and white.
Lottie Eckford.

heliotrope
Miss Hunt, Carmine pink.
Monarch. BSrouzy crimson.
Mrs. Eckford.
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain.

pale rose stripe.
Mrs. Gladstone.
Mrs. Sankey.

Adonis. Carmine rose, shaded with white. Salmes rose and
Apple Blossom.
blush wings.
Blanche Burpee. Largest white.
Blanche Ferry. Pink and white.
Blushing Beauty. Finest pink.
Boreatton. Deep maroon.
Butterfly. White edged with lavender.
Cardinal.
Captain Clarke.
Cantain of the Blues.
purple.
Countess of Radnor. Delicate lavender.

Bright rosy pink;

Lavender-shaded

Delicate primrose.
White,

Bright scarlet.
Red, white and blue.
Bright blueish

Delicate pink.
White.

Carmine Invincible. Deep crimson Orange Prince. Orange pink.
scarlet. Ovid. Rosy pink.
Crown Princess of Prussia. Blush Painted Lady. Whi'‘e and rose pink,
pink. Peach Blossom. ~Salmon pink and
Delight. White, pink and carmine. carmiue.
Dorothy Tennant. Deep Mauve. Primrose. Pale primrose.

Princess Beatrice. Carmine rose.
Princess Louise. Rosy pink and lilac.

Duchess of Edinburgh.
shaded.
Duchess of York.

Scarlet, rose

White, pink stripe.
Rosy claret.
Rose, primrose and

Duke of Clarence.

Duke of York.
pink.

Emily Eckford. Heliotrope.

Eliza Eckford. Rosy pink and white.

Empress of India. White and rose.

Emily Fienderson. Purest white.

Firefly. A bright crimson scarlet.

Gaiety. White, rose stripe.

Her Majesty. Bright rosy pink.

Ignea. Brilliant red.

Invincible Scarlet. Bright scarlet.

Indigo King. Blue and purple.

Isa Eckford. White, shaded pink.

Fine Mixed Varieties, pkt.
Fine Mixed English Variety, ‘‘
Eckford’s Fine Mixed, re
Eckford’s New Hybrids, fe
French Beauties, ay

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FOR ALL OTHER VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS SEE FLOWER SEED CATALOGUE.

Princess of Wales. White, shaded and
striped mauve.

Princess Victoria.

Queen of England.

Bright cherry.
Pure white.

Queen ofthe Isles. Scarlet,striped white |

Orange rose and blush.
Delicate piok-shaded

Rising Sun.

Royal Robe.
carmine.

Senator. Chocolate, striped white.

Splendor. Rich rose with crimson shading

Stanley. Deep maroon.

Venus. Salmon bnff.

Vesuvius. Purple, spotted.

Violet Queen. Lilac and pink.

Waverly. Rosy claretand purple.

5 cts. ¥ 1b. 15 cts. tb. 50 cts.
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CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR

BLOW ER: SEEDS.

THE very general attention that is being given to the cultivation of ANNUALS, BIENNIALS and
PERENNIALS require a few suggestions for the guidance of the inexperienced, who generally bestow any
misfortune that may occur in their vegetating or growing on the poor seeds and seedsman. We do not
pretend to say that they are always exempt from blame, for we are convinced that there are many seeds
sold that are perfectly worthless; yet when we hear of a novice who sowed his CALCEOLARIAS in the
garden, and planted his Stocxs like Peas, we cannot help thinking but that the misfortune more fre-
qnenly 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 one in the border where they are intended
to remain; the other in prepared beds, from which they are transplanted to the FLOWER GARDEN. The
former plan, although the one most generally adopted, has many inconveniences; one of the principal of
which is, the ground is occupied for a long period before they arrive at perfection. It would: therefore,
be more advisable, if it were possible, to sow all ANNUALS in prepared beds, and afterwards transplant to
the Flower Borders; but there are some that will not bear transplanting, but these exceptions are few.
There should also be discretion used in their sowing; for instance, small delicate seeds should merely
be sown on the surface, some barely pressed into the soil, and others fully one-fourth of an inch deep, in
most cases, a slight sprinkle of dampened moss will cause them to vegetate more freely, and prevent the
surface soil from becoming baked; but as soon as the plants appear it should be removed. When the
seedlings are up, they should be early, carefully and sufficiently thinned out to prevent their being injured
by crowding, and when a few inches high remove them to the Flower Borders. Tall-growing varieties
should, when necessary, have neat supports, to prevent damage from wind and rain; this additional care
will be amply repaid in the duration and beauty of the plants.

ASTERS,—This beautiful class of ANNUALS should be sown in pots early in March, and placed in
a close frame or greenhouse near the glass. When the plants attain an inch high, they should be trans-
planted separately into good, rich soil, and their growth encouraged until the season is sufficiently far
advanced to 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 from thesun. The ASTER willalways repay
any care bestowed on its culture; no flower is equal to its gayety when well grown. The most approved
varieties to cultivate are the TRUFFAUT’S P#ony-flowered, the IMBRICATED POMPONE, DWARF CHRYS
ANTHEMUM, DWARF BOUQUET and RosE-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 to the 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
exposure. And 3. A gradual hardening before planting out in genial, moist weather. The univer-
sally admired SCARLET INTERMEDIATE STOCKS, for spring blooming in the conservatory or greenhouse,
should be sown in the Summer and Autumn months; the flowers are more perfect in form, and bloom
more frequently than the common Ten-week variety; in fact, it should be sown in preference to any other
variety of its class, for either Spring or Summer flowering. The INTERMEDIATE WHITE is the next most
desirable variety, possessing the same nature and affording a beautiful contrast in color.

VERBENA.—Sow in February or March in light, sandy soil, and place in a spent hot-bed, when
the plants form their second leaf, prick out in pots and replace them in the frames until well established,
when they should be transplanted into the Flower Border. The seed germinates more freely, and the
plants grow more luxuriantly if sown in the open border and thinned out as they requi °.

PANSY, or HEART’S-EASE (Viola tricolor).—For Summer blooming, sow in February az
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. aN
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CARNATIONS.—Sow in early Spring months, using light soil , cover quarter of an inch 1n 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.

CANNAS.— This majestic plant is gradually becoming more popular, its large, glossy leaves anc
brilliant scarlet flowers produce astriking effect in the flower garden. Sow from February to Marchin ligh
soil; place on heat, stat ar they form their second leaf, pot each plant singly, keep in moderate hea
until well established, then transplant out into a warm situation. The more their growth is encouragec
the larger the leaves and earlier the bloom. To cause the seed to germinate more freely, the outer seed
coat should be peeled off. We offer this season some new and very beautiful varieties, with crimisoa o*

“ee FOR THE SOWING OF
CALCHOLARIA, 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 1s requisite to attend to the following directicns 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 sur
must be carefully guarded against by shading with mats or paper If the situation is of the proper
temperature, they will require watering but very seldom. As soon as the seedlings are strong enough,
they must be pricked off in pots prepared as before, and placed in the same situation, from the store pots
tney will require to be potted off singly; after this the plants will grow very rapidly Through the winter
the plants will thrive well on the shelves in the greenhouse near the eer and to obtain fine specimens,
they must be shifted on freely till the flower-stalks have started, and s 10uld 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 roof-bound, to avoid this evil, it is important that it should frequently be
repotted during the growing reason

INERARIAS 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, ete _ If required to flower in the
winter, seed should be sown 1n April and May, and in the following months for Spring flowering

LIMBERS for garden decoration should be sown in January, February and March, the earlies
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
veree see under the head of Climbing Plants Sow them wm small pots or seed-pans, and place neas
the glass.

= ANNUALS are exciusively raised from seed, they attain perfection and last for one season only
they are divided into thrce classes—hardy, half-hardy andtender Hardy ANNUALS are such as will stand
a severe frost, half-hardy are more delicate, and tender ANNUALS will perish with the slightest frost.

; ey pnb are those plants that flower the second year from the sowing of the seed, and then

ris

_ PERENNIALS are herbaceous dasa 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 inthe Spring Tender PERENNIALS should be dug up and stoced away
free from frost, and planted out in early Spring

VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS.

Varieties of Climbers, Immortelles, Foliage Plants, Ornamental Grasseé.
and Greenhouse Seeds, will be found under their respective heads.

R¥o. Per packet. No Per Packs

1, ABRONIA Be ie a 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 1n beds, first season, mixed rose and white, 1 ft . ;
rockwork, or hanging-baskets, peel off the g. hybrida fl. pl.—Double flowers — 0
husk before sowing the seed; half-hardy IO ALONSOA.—Free-flowering bedding

2. ADONIS ZESTIVALIS (Fios Adonis,also plants, continuing 1n bloom until killed by
known as Pheasant’s Eye) Handsome frost; also good ‘ daieplani, haif-hardy,
foliage, pretty, dark crimson flowers; height 18 in
gat tice Rib ee Bresette Br ag 1c Warscewiczi.—Bright crimson flowers _ 5
AGERATUM.—YValuabie plants forlarge 11 grandiflora.— Large flowering, bright
beds or borders, and very useful where cut scarlet ; Ca
flowers are in demand; 1n 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 desicable for wiuter flowering

3. Mexicanum.—Blue,1ft ....,.. 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 firstseason..... §

6. Coelestinum (7om Thumb)—Lighiblue. 5 14 saxatile compactum.—Sho golden

+, Lasseauxii.—Dwarf, flowers pink . . 10

bers flowers, hardy perennial; for spring-

2 AGROSTEMMA CELI-ROSEA (Rose edding and rock work, r4ft.......

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BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE

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FLOS ADONIS.

Per Packet.

AMARANTHUS.—Are showy blooming
pits, with their long racemes of curious
owers; half-hardy.

atropurpureus.—Is covered with long
drooping spikes of purple flowers; 4 ft.. .
caudatus (Love les Sleeding).~-Long
drooping racemes of blood-red flowers; 3 ft.
giganteus.—Large showy crimson flow-
ers s se e e . . e . e . e e e ° . e . . . .
ANAGALLIS.—Dwarf, compact, flower-
ing plants; admirably adapted for orna-
mental baskets, rock-work, edgings, and
small beds; succeed best in light, rich soil,
in a sunny situation; covered with flowers
the whole summer; half-hardy: 6 in.

Eugenie.—Light blue, shaded with white
grandiflora corulea......
Napoleon Iil.—Rich marooncolor ...
sanguinea.—Brightred ...-.....
ANTIRRUINUM (Sxap 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

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the first year if the seed is sown early; 1 ft.

. brilliant.—Bright scarlet,

with white

CHROaEt SS stree e eeeetee ees ees ke
. fire-fly.—Orange and scarlet with white
throatigaciere< S08

delila.—Carmine, with white throat .

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.galathe.—Crimson, with white throat,

large flowering .. .

26. papilionaceum.—Blood-red, with ‘pure

29.
30.

, choice mixed.

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Finest named varieties .
AQUILEGIA (Columdine).-Beautiful gro-
tesqueand varied-colored flowers, blooming
freely in the spring; hardy perennials; 2 ft.
caryophytloides.—Double, variously col-
ored, carnation striped ...... eee
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
beautifulform. It is indispensable in every
garden or pleasure-ground where an
autumnal display is desired. They delight
in a rich, light soil, and in hot, dry weather
should be mulched with rotted manure, and
well watered, which will increase their
beauty and duration of flowers.
Betteridge’s Prize choice strain of Eng-
DISMEARICHES RR fsg0 0. Ss. so he be “40 54 ©
dwarf pyramidal bouquet.—A perfect
bouquet of flowers, mixed colors . . .

31. globe-flowered pyramidal.—Mixed col-

ors

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AGERATUM MEXICANUM.

Per Packs:

ecocardeau, or crown.—Fine flowers, ve
double, with white ce:.tres, bordered wit
many bright richrolors.......
Victoria.—Varivus colors, flowers very
double, as larg: as the Emperor Aster;
habit pyramidal]... sue
rose-flowerec .—A beautiful variety, regu-
larly imbricated; sobust habit, with various
colored large brilliant fowers. ......
Giant Emperor.—Flowers of great size,
very double, fine form, brilliant colors, of
TobUStierowth we Ses Aes freee eects
Trufaut’s pzeony-flowered perfection.
—Very double, large, and finely-shaped
flowers, of various bright richcolors .. .
chrysanthemum-fiowered.—A dwarf,
very double, late free-blooming variety;
mixed colors ...

. German quilled.—Perfectly double quill-

ed fiowers, of beautiful mixed colors ...
Schiller.—A very fine variety of the Dwarf
Bouquet Aster, late, and profuse bloomer .

. New Washington.—Pure white; splendid

BALSAM (Lady S.ipper).—An cid and fa-
vorite garden flower, producing its gor-

eous masses of beautiful, brilliant-colored

owers in the greatest profusion; of easy
cultivation; succeeds in good rich soil, also
fine for conservatory decorations; tender;
Ito 2ft.; mixed varieties
camellia-flowered or spotted.—Very
doubled, perfect in form, and beautiful
colors, mixed

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43. Benary’s improved.—Camellia-fowered

44.
45.

46.

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48.

49.

50.

rose-flowered.—Superb double flowers,
mixed colors .
cameilia, flore alba.—Pure double white
flowers, fine for bouquets and funeral
designs...
Solferino.

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dwarf carnation striped.—Very double,
with flowers striped like a Carnation. . .
BARTONIA AUREA.— Golden, very
showysitrom Califonaia yo. sls ule
BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA.— Rich
dark crimson, with yellow anthers; beauti-
fui foliage, free-flowering, tender :
BRACHYCOME (Swan 1ver Datsy).—
Free-flowering, dwagt erowine 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; 6in.

iberidifolia, light blue -
BROWALLIA.— Very handsome profuse
blooming plants, covered with rich, strik-
ingly beautiful flowers during the summer
and autumn months; blooms finely in tue

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. marmorata.—Crimson brown,

.speculum (Venzus’

. rocket.—Pure white .

aGROSTEMMA CORONARIA

Per Paokst.

abbreviata (pulchella).—Deeprose,very
beautiful ..

. clata alba.—Pure white. ......

CACALIA( 7assei Flower or Paint Brush.)
—A neat annual of easy culture, with tassel-
shaped flowers, blooms from July to Sep-
tem'er; fine for borders; half-hardy; 1% ft.
CROC ie—“SCATICL ee. Ai esfe-.s a0 femme
coccinea aurea.—Golden........

CALANDRINA., — Peautiful creeping
plants, adapted for rock work or any hot
situation; require a light rich soil; mix
WSC UES Patel. ictis) «Wie Me ajo" ohare. Onl

o£ in) 6.8 oe

CALLIRHOE PEDATA (Nué/aia).—
Free flowering pete, commence blooming
when small and continue until late in the
fall; fine for bedding or massing; rich violet
purple close-petalled flowers, with white
Cenite® Zit. 4, = «

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. verticillata.—An extremely floriferous

creeper, with large rich crimson purple
FOWETS 2s pos -0 i Slee

CALLIOPSIS, or COREOPSIS.-Showy
and useful free-flowering plants; the tal|
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.

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. cardamineefolia hybrida.—Bright yel-

low; compact pyramidal growth; 2ft.. .
Drummondi.—Large yellow, with crime
SRMCEUIT eS aks Bb alien is 6 Us, tn pik a ele oe

marbled
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.nhigra speciosa.—Rich velvety crimson;

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. CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS,—

Beautiful and stately hardy perennials; 3
ft.; mixed blue and white. .-......,..
Looking-Giass).--A
free-flowering pretty plant, adapted for
beds, ribbons, or edgings; hardy annual;
6 ins rich: biue flowers’. <is.<.% ¢ ke 6 60s

CANDYTUEFT (Jéerts).—A beautiful and
most useful plant, for growiag in beds or
masses ; the white varieties are much grown
by florists for bouquets; by frequent sowings
they can be had during the winter and sume
mer; I ft.

Dunnett’s—Dark crimson. .......
fragrant.—Pure white, pinnate? folis e.
wubeiists.—Purzpie . ne herepl on syst

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No.

73

74

. Single.—Blue, white, or mixed

ANTIRRHINUM MASUS.

Per Packs

CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula Me
dia).—W hen well grown are among the mos:
attractive of border plants; they succeed in
light rich soil, planted about two feet apart;
also effective when grown in large pots
hardy perennials; 2% ft.

Double.—Blue, white, or mixed. .
CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyilus),—
The Carnation Pinks are geneéral favorites
for their delicious fragrance and richness of
colors. The seed we offer has been imported
from Benary of Prussia, and v“‘ll produce
splendid double flowers, prote: during the
winter; half-hardy perennials; % ft
. finest Prussian.— Mixed, saved from fine
named stage flowers ors se egutialie ieee
finest French.— Rose-leaved; mixed;
saved from splendid named varieties . . .
remontant, perpetual or tree.—Mixed;
saved from choice double flowers. ....

75. fine double.—Mixed varieties. .....

76. good double mi

2 « 0s #9 2°22

CATCHEFLY (Silene Armeria).—A free
blooming plant; for beds, borders, or rib-
bons; growing in any garden soil; 1% ft.

._Lobel’sredand white ...... each
CELOSIA.—Free-blooming _ graceful
plants, producing spikes of beautiful feath-
ery flowers; grown in pots they are fine for
the greenhouse or conservatory; half-
hardy; 3 ft

7%. argentea.—Smali spikes of white flowers,

shaded with brightrose ....s.....
eristata.—Dark crimson. .......

. spicata rosea.—Spikes of bright rose-col-
ored flowers; when dried are fine for winter
bonquets <.’ s:siine Sak

_pyramidalis aurea.—Spikes of goldex

flowers’. i" eS ele eee te ete. = eee
. Huttonii.—New; dark foliage; beautiful .
. CENTAUREA AMERICANA.—Lilac

purple, large and showy; 2f.
. cyanus, corn bottle mixed ...... ri
. moschata, blue; Moschata, white, each

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86. suaveolens, yellow Sweet Sultan . .

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. CENTAURIDIUM DRUMMONDIL..-
Rich crimson, brown and yellow .....

. CENTRANTHUS MACROSIPHON,.—
Pretty, compact growing plant, with long-
tubed red flowers, grows freely; 2ft. . . -

. albus.—A showy white-flowered variety;
i 5 s _ . . > * . . . . . .

CHRYSANTHEMUM.—Showy and ef-
fective garden favorites, summer flowering
border plants; also good for pot culture;
quite distinét from the Indicum, the hardy
Se od autumn flowering varieties.
A eanum.—Crimson, white centre
, Dunrnetti.—Doubdle white * © 6 ¢ 2-8) A

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BUIST'S GAXDEN GUIDE.

SQUILEGIA CARYOPHYLLOIDES.

No.

92. indicum.—Choice mixed large flowering
double varieties; hardy perennial; 3 ft...
33. indicum nanum.—Pompone or Liliputian
varieties; a beautiful, hardy perennial; fine
for bouquets; mixed; very double; 1 ft.. .
CLARKTIA.--An old and favorite annual,
growing freely in any garden soil and pro-
ducing cheerful-looking flowers; 1% ft.
94. integripetala.—Rosy crimson flowers. .
9s. pulehella.—Deep rose
36. pulchella marginata.—Rosy crimson,
edged with white. .....
97. CLEOME GRANDIFLON«a (Spider
Plant).—Rose-colored flowers ....-..
38. COCKSCOMB. (See Celosia.) .....
3% COMMELINA CG®ALESTIS.—A tuber-
ous-rooted, free-blooming and very pretty
plant, with rich blue flowers; the roots can
be preserved like Dahlias; half-hardy per-
Saniaile 2A tics Ue ea: Onn ame
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-
liant effect; ift. ..
ior.splendens. Violet, with white centre. .
z02. tricolor.—Violet purple, with white centre
203. White.—Siriped blue, striped with white,

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304. tricoior, flore-plene.—Double showy
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Blue flowers; half-hardy perennial, .. .
y (Blue Bottle).—Ornamenta
plants for shrubberies and borders, useful
or cut flowers; growing in any garden
soil; 1% ft.; mixed colors Bee
28, DAISY {Bellis BAAS Co ems favorite plant
for beds or pot-culture; finest double mixed
warieties; half-hardy perennial: 3in. . .
=e, DAHLIA (Large-flowered).—Half-hardy
perennials, blooming the first year from
sued; protect the roots from frost during
the winter; saved from fine double varie-
GSP TITS ot kana nia eee ae
os. small-flowered (Bouguet or Jiliputian).
—Saved from choice double varieties;

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they produce an excellent effect ; flowerin
the dest Vie from seed ; can be preserve
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in saz g the winter, in a dry cellar ;
half-hardy perennials.

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DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM ASTER,

No,
i12.fastuosa huberiana.—Superb iarge
double lilac flowers, inner parts almost pure
WhitesSift. piece aioe easy cee ees
113. humilis.—Large double-drooping flowers,
of a rich Nankeen yellow; delighirully frag-
rants ots ej abses, eee ER Re 5
114. Ween ae bordered vith biue:
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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.
formosum.—Spikes of brilliant blue flow-
ers Beto, oe
116. nudicaule.—Dwarf compact growth, with
abundant loose spikes of dazzling scarlet
flowers .. oS IB KO RORE
117.consolida candelabra, fi. pl.—Dwarf
habit

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-
ntals, blooming the first season from seed;
Torts

120. Chinensis, fl. pl. (China or Ina‘an Pink),
—Mixed double varieties. .
121. Chinensis, fl. alba-pleno.--Double white
122. Imperialis plenissimus pictus.—Dou-
ble'striped varieties” .927 215 402) -pees lone
123. Lmperialis (Jmperial Pink).— Double,
mixed colors
i124. 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;
pre Ee BS BSc SRP iat Ss, pus fast
126. Heddewigii diadematus, fiore-pleno
(Diadem Pink).—Beautiful flowers, from
two to three inches in diameter, regular
and closely double; of varied tints of liiac,
crimson, purple, and black purple, the outer
edges fringed and nearly white. .
127. laciniatus.—Remarkable large blossoms
of superb colors, with fringed 2dges . . .
328. iaciniatus, flore-pleno.—Large double
showy flowers, in variety of colors, fringed

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149
«°. Per Packet. No.
131.ERYSIMUM PEROFFSKIANUM.— 156.
Showy orange flowers; 14 ft... ..... 5
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) .—
A profuse flowering and attractive plant for
beds or masses; 1 ft.
132. Californica.—Yellow, with orange centre 5
1g. Crocea.—Orange color. ......-++-. 5
134.crocea alba.—Creamy white ...... 5 d
125.crocea striata.— Orange, striped with 1S7-
Rc MS ahhh Satan utniela ach a? nk 5 | 155
136.dentata aurantiaca and sulphurea.—
Orange, with a stripe up the centre; edges
toothed. Mixed, all colors ..... each 5
137. FEVERFEW ( Matricaria ).— Double |
white; fine bedding plant; blooms until | 159.
frost; hardy perennial; flowers first season; 100.
SRO ER TaM, IL Puc x sce ms berets. gS Sy eU -
GAILLARDIA.-Splendid bedding plants,
remarkable for the profusion and brilliancy
of their flowers, continuing in beauty dur- ;
ing the summer and autumn; half-hardy; | 161
1% ft. | 162.
138. picta.—Red, bordere 1 with orange. ... 5
139. hybrida grandiflora.—Rich crimson and
fee aad hela lite a en ie aS BeAr 5
~4o.GAURA LINDHEIMERL. — Spikes of
white and red tinted blossoms; free flower-
ing; hardy perennial; 2ft....... pies” 10
GILIA.—Very pretty dwarf plants, early
and free bloomers, valuable for massing | 163
and rock-work; 1 ft. | ;
141. achillz-folia.—Mixed colors ...... 5 | 164.
142. achillz-alba.—Pure white ....... 5
143. Capitata major.—Sky-blue ....... 5 165.
144. minima coerulea.—Blue ........ 5
145. tricolor.—White, lilacand purple. ... §
146.GLADIOLUS.—Fine hybrid; mixed; 166.
saved from choice named varieties; half-
HAAG BUIDS eee Ge Ren eee ee ek ee. 20
GODETIA—Attractive and deserving of 167.
cultivation; profuse flowering plants; 1 ft.
ay Bride.—Pure white, with a crimson
Bu) =o cea ae ge Se ee eee 5
148. Duntuetti.—Rosy crimson ........ 5
149. GYPSOPHILLA MURATLIS.—A small 168.
plant covered with pink flowers, suitable for 169.
hanging-baskets or rock-work ...... Be)
150. paniculata.—White flowers, beautifiil for
bouquets, imparting a light, airy eppear- 170.
ance: hardy perennial”. 2) 2. lS. Io
ist. HESPERIS MATRONALIS (Sweet
Garden Rocket).—Early Spring profuse
blooming plants, growing freel; in any soil;
hardy perennials; 1% ft. White, purple
BEREC fet ee dete nee Seba esis ees each 5
1sz. HIBISCUS AFRICANUS.—Cream color,
DUO WINCCHLEG™ Tie It. cone Sige gs se 5
5s. eto ee Ss nS Fei fo te te 5
54.moschateus ...... aiieetel ss eine tee
cc mamihot. .. - =

.elegans, fl. pl.—Double

Por Paoks

HOLLYHOCK (Althaa_ vosea).—This
splendid plant vies with the Dahlia for
Summer decorations, and from its stateiy
growth and the varied colors of its mag-
nificent spikes of flowers may justly claim a
ylace in every garden or pleasure-ground;
bards perennial; 6 ft. Double, yellow pink
and white each
ICE PLANT.—(See Mesembryanthemum
IPOMOPSIS ELEGANS (S/anding Cy-
press).—Fine for conservatory or garden
decoration; produces long spikes of daz-
zling scarlet flowers; half-hardy biennial ;

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Beyrichi.—Scarlet and orange
picta aurantiaca—Orange .......
JACOBCEA (Senecio).—A free growing
hardy annua! of the easiest culture, pro-
ducing their gay colored flowers in great
profusion.

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 (/yacinth-flow-
evéd) —Mixeds te sh so ese bee
Ors tized = 256 4h coe. sg en a «ae
double dwarf candelabrum-flowered.
—Shaped like a candelabra; flowering until
uite late; mixed colors; 1ft.. ....+s-.

double stock-flowered (7all-branch-

Bismarck.—New, red striped ......
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA (Kentii-
worth Ivy).—Small pink flowers; suitable for
baskets, vases, pots, 2nd rock-work; tender
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM OcclL
NEUM (Scarlet-fiax).—One of the most
effective and showy bedding p.ents: brilliant
scarlet, crimson centre; tender annua, « .<.
LOBELIA.—A very valuable and beautifu}
class of mostly dwarf growing plants; their
delicate drooping habit, and the profusion
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; hai
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CARNATION PINK.

No.

171. erinus alba.—Pure white, % ft. .....
172. Paxtoniana.—A beautiful variety, fine
habit, profuse bloom of pure white, with
oes belt; a splendid bedding plant,
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173. Speciosa.—One of the most effective varie-
pesHor bedding. 6 fis =. - = gers...
174. Crystal Palace compacta.—A beauti-
fulknew Vaniely? 4h. -wa.e 2 ee ee
175. gracilis.--Light blue, spreading habit, % ft.
7176. Blue King.—Very beautiful
177. formosum.—Attractive blue
178. pearl.—White edged with blue
179. White perfection.—Pure white. ....
380. Emperor William.—TLeautiful. ....
181. Cardinalis.— Brilliant scarlet; Cardinal
HOWE Bhape Btaccee koa omnes og ek coco
182. Cliffortiana.—Small flowering .....
183. LUNARIA BIENNIS ( Aonesty).— An
interesting summer blooming plant, suitable
tor shrubberies or woodland walks; a hardy
biennialnns o.tcae Sueded SSSeRE OVE CECE os
784. LUPLNUS. — Ornamental, free-flowering
garden plants with long graceful spikes of
rich and varied colored flowers; 2ft. Choice
mixed,annual varieties sis... . auvezyers
LYC -— Handsome plants of easy cul-
ture, for beds and borders; blooms the first
year if planted early; hardy perennials.
185. hybrida Haageana.—Beautiful, brilliant
orange-scarlet, light and dark crimson,
white-flaked flowers; free flowering; I ft. .
186. Chalcedonica. — Scarlet, white, rose,
(PTE DSCaNG 7 Bah eM ia REI ry See sae each
MARIGOLD (Tagefes)—A well-known
free flowering plant, with rich and beautiful
double-colored flowers; half-hardy.
187. large African.—Tall, double, orange and

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188.dwarf French.—Fine, rich colors; very
dbublevs mixedia> Shc Ukt. aecslesocue va fe
189.pigmy dwarf.—A very dwarf, miniature

VATICEYIEMME) 5) gag ttiea as faded Sines «pas eee
zgo.ranunculus (Calendula)—English Mari-
gold; fine, large, double orange-colored
POWERS Wk cele agonist ca ot Ok a oat obr sno SEI:
igtr. MARTYNIA FRAGRANS.—Deilights in
a rich soil and warm situation; large, fra-
grant, purple flowers; tender; 2f. ....

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192.

193.

| 197-

.Parson’s white.

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DIANTHUS LACINATUS, FL. PL.

Per Packet.

MARVEL OF PERU (Miradiiis 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;
WITXEGNCOlOUS ats oe uee oe ee eee ehie Ge uinteatn en sts
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. — Profuse
flowering dwarf plants, fine for beds, edg-
ings, rock-work, baskets or vases; requiring
a warm sunny situation; halfhardy; 6 in.

. erystallinum (/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 grow
stronger and produce larger spikes of flow-
ers: fine for pot-culture; 6in.

The old variety with
sural@s pices ee oes ae senate ean seen a
large-flowered, or tree. Fine large
SPIRES Eee eae Oe ee CO Pee Ae
Large spikes, and the
stamens of the florets pure white; very fra-
grant

SES. SRR NT ete fern h, |e a elen ON 6a Ol. Oe alee

199. Crimson giant. Large crimson.....
200. hew dwarf compact. A dwarf and beau-
TIL RVATICL Ye oe ce ee ee ee oor ne tah tee

. pyramidal bouquet.

. cupreus brilliant.

ORG eae aoe te ete ae ee ee ees een
MIMULUS (Monkey-flower). Shovry flow-
ers suitable for the greenhouse, or moist;
shady situations; halfhardy perennials;
blooming the first year trom seed.

. tigrinus. Finest tigered or spotted; mixed

COMOTS 31S eS . FSY eee

ange, Bi. 5 8 ane ce

. tigrinus flore-pleno. A charming double

variety; tigered or spotted as the Calceo-
laria; choice mixed colors
A new brilliant sear-
let bedding variety; extremely showy. .
choice mixed varieties

Daim ©. ee es eee

. moschatus (Musk Plant).—Fine for hang-

ing-baskets, vases, etc., with a profusion of
small yellow flowers; 6in. . 2... 2 26 ee

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307.
208.

209.
210.

220. atomaria.— White spotted

.Tom Thumb scarlet
.Tom Thumb yellow .
.Tom Thumb pearl.
.Tom Thumb beauty.—Orange spotted

. coerulea rosea.—Rose-tinted maroon. .
.Carter’s Crystal Palace Gem. — Sul-

.King of
. King Theodore.

DIANTHUS DIADEMATUS, FLORE-PLENO.

Per Pac

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
white each
palustris.—True Forget-me-not; blue. .
azorica alba.—A pure white variety . .
azorica ccelestina.— Sky-blue flowers,
produced in great profusion; handsome
ABM eVery COUSEATIE Sot cc < «sce Sys

NASTURTIUM ( 7rope@oium).--The dwarf
improved varieties are all desirable, either
for the flower borders, massing, ribboning,
pots, or greenhouse.

eo) oe Ae ch ae ee

Cream color ...

phur-colorea flowers, with a dark-red spot
near the base of each petal. .......
Tom Thumbs.—Bluish-green
foliage; showy intense scarlet flowers.

Selected from King of
Tom Thumbs; bluish-green foliage; flow-
ers almost black

.Golden King of Tom Thumbs.—Deep

oiden flowers, thrown well above the

ark-colored foliage
NEMOPHILA (Grove Love).—Of neat,
compact, uniform habit of growth, compris-
ing varied and beautiful colors; 1 ft.

a) (or ie ge 4 a Page ive at ey =

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ket.

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226.

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228.

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230.

231.

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234.
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Per Packet

.maculata.—White, blotched with violet
. folio variegata.—Silvery foliage ‘
. discordalis elegans.—kich, velvety ma-

roon, bordered with white
NIGELLA (Love in a Mist).—A compact-
growing, free-flowering plant, with curious-
looking flowers and wind pars of easy cul-
ture, growing in any garden soil; 1 ft.

damascena.—Light blue, pretty flowers,
Hispanica.—Large flowered ......
NIEREMBERGIA.— Tender perennial,
blooming the first year from seed; fine for
house-culture or bedding out; flowers white,
tinted with lilac;

CENOTHERA BIENNIS ( Zvening Prim-
TOSE)«. «= « ¢ w bom Ws nye ele
Lamarckiana.—A very attractive, yellow
flower. 3) Soe .e oe i 6, ster ye

Veitchii.—Vellow, with a red spot at base
of each petal... °°, 2% wo eee
PENTSTEMON.—A beautiful, half-hardy
perennial plant, with long and graceful
spikes of rich colored flowers; 2 ft.

atropurpureaMm 92). /spuby-ns eee
Cigitalis.......1 waste opie his

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.

splendid hybrid varieties.—Mixed, ail
COlOTS - ans vee ke ee oe Pr ee

fine mixed.—Old varieties. .
blotched and striped..........
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beautiful flower is too well-
known to need any description.
[ Seed sown in Spring should not
be allowed to blossom until the
: latter end of September. Pick
_ Off the buds as they appear dur-
ing the Summer months; this Wes
will cause the plants to grow = Ee a
bushy and compact, and will % 4 \\
bioom profusely during the late oe AK ul
Autumn and early Spring )G& “—"“" Rey ii
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months. Seed sown in August

LAUT
| I

and September and kept in a
cold frame through the Winter,
and planted out in Spring, will
blossom freely the whole season.
The Seed we offer has been saved
from the most distinct and beste
named imported varieties.
Hardy, perennial.

237 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

237% ENGLISH BRONZE
PANSY. (Finest mixed.)—This
seed is from the most famous
pansy growers of England, and
will produce flowers of every Ss ete
conceivabie 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 séed is ¢ram ao
packets for $1.00. celebrated English grower and saved irom his
233 ODIER, or FIVE-BLOTCHED prize collection. Price per packet. 50 cts.. or 5
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.
portect form and beautifui colors, each of the “ (Finest mixed,)—This seed is from a famous
ve 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 Pansv a sveciaity, the flowers are very large
and markings of the most beautiful shades.
23814 ENGLISH EXHIBITION PRIZE PAN- Price per packet, 50 cts., or 5 packets for $2.00
SY. (Finest mixed.)—A superb strain of the !239%. THE TRiIMARDEAU, or GIANT
eariiest and finest flowers, with markings and PANSY, (Pines: 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.
.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 English and_ Scotch
Horticultural shows. Flowers
large, markings and colorings
aresuperb. Per packet socts.,
or 5 packets for $2.00.
. FINK MIXED VARIE-
TEES.—This seed is saved
from very good garden varie-
ties; the flowers are smal: in
comparison with the finer
sorts, bigtpe colors are gooa.
Per packefgo cts., or 12 pack
ets for $1.00.
PHLOX'‘DRUMMONDS.L.
—~This splendid genus of plants
is unrivaled for richness of
color, profugign of blossom,
eT pee length of dutation in bloom,
Wy and general c@mpactness, anc
ye ni whether in cluimps or masses,
a 1 =f looks eqeaTy beara tis,
y “4 rhaps, the finest aunua
EOS I ole oa fn cultivation, and should oc.

144

Ro. Per Packet

cupy a prominent place in every garden.
The perennial species, which are very hand-
some, require protection during the Winter.
Hardy annuals. ;
242. alba.—Pure white oe ee
243.alba cculata.—White, with purple eye .
244. choicest mixed.—Scarlet and purple .
245. coccinea.—Brilliant scarlet .......
246. Isabellina.—New, light yellow ..,..
247.Queen Victoria.—Violet, with white ey
248. Radowitzii.—Rose, striped with white .
249. grandiflora.—New large flowering . . .
oat] Sere splendens.—New _ larg
right scarlet, white eye, very beautiful . .
PINKS.—(See Dianthus),

251. carnation.—Choicest Prussian hybrid . .

252. picotee.—Yellow ground, finest Prussian,
saved from stage flowers

253. picotee.—White ground, saved from stage
flowers

test profusion. The doub:e Portulaca
is one of the most showy and desirable nov-
elties of recent introduction, and has preved
quite constant from seed.
254. alba.—Pure white
255. alba striata.—White, with a dark eye. .
256. aurea.—Golden yellow
257.a2urea vera.—Deep golden yellow... .
258. caryophylloides.—Carnation striped. .
259. Isabellina.—Pale yellow
260. rosea.—Pink
261. Thellusonii.—Scarlet
262. splendens.—Purple crimson
263. grandifiora.—Large flowering
264. fine mixed.—All colors
265. choice doubie.-Saved from double flowers
266.POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior),—
Showy early spring-flowering plants, fine for
pot or outdoor culture; finest English varie-
ties; hardy perennials; z ft.; mixed colors .
.good mixed varieties.—All colors .. .
POPPY (Papaver).—Showy and easily cul-
tivated flowers. Sow early in the Spring;
they will not bear transplanting; 2 ft.
268. pseony-flowered.—Large
ouble; mixed colors .
269. ranunculus-flowered. — Double-fringed
mixed colors ;
270. carnation.—Double mixed. Mixed varie-
ties, all colors . =» Caem
271. POTENTILLA AUREA —Profuse-flow-
re herbaceous plants; hardy perennial;
% .. yellow, with pink eye
272. PRIMULA VERIS (Zznglish Cowslip).—
Hardy perennial; 6in.; mixedcolors ..
SALP GLOSSIS.—Neat and_ beautiful
plants, with penciled and marbled funnel-
shaped flowers; suitable for pot-culture or
the flower-border, blooming all Summer,
half-hardy; 134 ft.

775: LORE-PLENO.—This double-fowered

variety is much larger than the single flow-

ers; a valuable bedding plant; 6in.; bright

olden yellow = o>. oe:

ONARIA.— Beautiful compact-grow-

ing plants, with masses of miniature cross-

shaped flowers, blooming throughout Sum-
mer and late autumn; 6 in

276. choice mixed varieties ... ....

277. 0Gymoides.—A hardy perennial variety,
one of the finest plants for covering rock-
work, etc.; ros ee flowers
SCABIOSA On ourning Bride, or Sweet
Scaditous).—Plants with beautiful double
various-colored flowers; fine for bouquets.

578. fine Serena varisties.— Mixed, all col-
oss; a

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

No.

279. Eweet varie ies.—Double mixed, all col-
ors; 1 ft.

280. candidissima.-Pure double white flowers
SCHIZANTHUS.—A splendid class of
plants, combining elegance of growth with
a rich profusion of rae half-hardy; 2 ft,

281.grandifiorus occulatus-—Various
shades with blue centres

282. pinnatus.—Pinnated-leaved; purple and
yellow spotted Sever

283. fine mixed varieties.—All colors .. .

284. SEDUM (Stone-Crop). A pretty little plant,

owing freely on rock or rustic-work,
anging-baskets, etc.; hardy perennial; 3

in.; mixed varieties “
285.SCENECIO, or JACOBC@A.—Free
owing, producing gay-colored double
owers in profusion; mixed colors; 1 ft.. .

286, SENSIT c PL (Mimosa pudica).—
Curious and interesting plants, pinkish
white flowers, leaves close and droop when
touched: tender: 9%... cw oO
STOCKS ( Mathiola).—The stock is one of
our most important and well known annuals,
For brilliancy and diversity of color, for fine
toliage and moe habit, and for profusion
and duration of bloom, it is unsu
while as a dccorative plant for the garden,
whether for bedding, massing, edging or
ribboning, it is invaluable.

STOCKS (German Ten Weeks).—These
are especially recommended on account
their long continuance in bloom and vigor
ous habit. Flowers very double; 1% ft;
half-hardy annuals.
.dwarf German
mixed, double... ..- ==» si) seen
.large-tlowering.—Choice mixed ,. . .
» PUTO WHIEG | (es eee *@ aac
. scarlet Victoria.— New and fine , .. «
.new large-flowered dwarf pyra-
midal.—The most popular stock in cultiva-
tion; very finest mixe jen
. wallflower-leaved.-Pure white, very fine
.crimson.—Very fine... ....e.
. finest mixod a ODS foe ie
STOCKS (/ntermediate) —The interme-
diate Stocks are prized on account of their
flowering late in Autumn, also, as pot-plants
for early Spring blooming, for mal pur
ose seeds should be sown in July or Angust
. rlet. White. Purple, Mix d. Each
STOCKS (Brompton and Emperor).—The
Emperor or Perpetual-flowering may be
treated in the same manner as the Interme-
mediate. They frequently last several years,
if protected from frost. The Brompton is a
biennial, of branching habit, producing a
Satan display when in bloom

296 Emperor, or perpetual.—Finest mixed

297. Brompton, or Winter.—Fincst mixed.
SWEET WILLIAM ( Dianthus barbatus.)
A well-known, free-flowering, hardy peren-
ee povaucias a splendid effect in beds,
mixed flower and shrubbcry borders, 2 ft.

298. double flowering.—Fine mixed colors

299. Hunt’s auricula-flowered perfection.
—Choice mixed colors . sa

300 new dark.— Very rich velvety dark colors

301. mixed .—Good varieties :

302 TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA.—An
acquisition to ourlistofannuals Of dwart
compact, bushy growth, densely covered
with bright, yellow, single flowers, valuable
for borders as well as beds, planted by
itself, or alternated with different colored
flowers, 1 ft. ‘

303. TOURNEFORTIA HELIOTRO.
POIDES (Summer Heliotrope) —Bluish,
lilac flowers; trailing, half-hardy .

304. VALERIANA.—Very showy _ border
plants, will grow in any garden soil; hardy

erennial; re ft.; red . Cox
VERBENA HY¥BRIDA. —Indispensable
popular bedding plants; beautiful self-col-
ored, striped, and variegated flowers; half-
hardy ann ; can be treated as perennials

ten-weeks. — Fine

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

No. Per Packet,

305. Buist’s hybrid.—Saved from one of the
finest collections in this country, embracing
only the very choicest strains ....... 25

306. fine mixed varieties.—All colors... . io
VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle).—Orna-
mental, free-blooming bedding plants.

eee ern shrubs, with shin-

°

ing green foliage, treated as tender annuals;

2 ft.

307.rosea.—Rose, dark eye. Alba.—White,
ENE SO? Gs eas oe ee each Io

308. alba pura.—Pure white. Mixed colors. 10
309. VIOLET (Viola odorata).—Weil-known
plants for edgings, groups or borders; hardy
perennial; sweet-scented, blueflowers; 6in. 10
310. odorat:. alba.—White violet ...... 25
gi1.odorata Neopolitan.—Light blue ... 25
WALLFLOWER (Chetranthus Chetri).
—Delciously fragrant flowers, and prized
for bouquets; half-hardy perennials; 2% ft, __
312. finest German varieties.—Mixed colors 10
313. blood-colored.—Rich, showy flowers. 5
3144. WHITLAVIA GRANDIFLORA.—
Fine violet blue, bell-shaped flowers grow-
ing freely, and effective for bedding; 1ft.. 5
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-
fet acquisition. Its splendid double
owers rivaling in beauty, size and form,
moderate-sized Dahlias. Half-hardy an-
nuais.
g16. coccinea, fil. pl.—Doubie scarlet .... Io
Br7AGOUDIOMWWVNILG).<. f-2; stapes sialic sade « Bie)
318.elegans, fl. pl.—Extra choice, double;
Top UL s Gs Spoece eee ee ne ee 5X)
F 319. Haageana, fl. 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,
biooming continually till the frost setsin . 10
tagetifiora.—Double, with petals quilled
ikea Globe Aster. . 0°. <«- 5 3 + aie
(

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,
SCavletefritlti. ose Msi verse heme eecuh tie eee Io

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. Io

322. ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman's
Pipe).—Hardy perennial; ornamental,
curious-shaped flowers .......2.>, Io

323. BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum Hal-
cacabum).—Half-hardy, rapid growin
plant; flowers white, producing inflate
CAPSHICSWEE ar ee ee acre Te So a at cays 5

and verandahs; white, very fragrant . . Io

ightsoil. Comes up best ina hot-bed, 2o0ft. 10
INIA IND

PANG 6 epee ab tier bacies b Bors | 5. pas. tot Io
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Morning
Glory).—One of the handsomesi and .nost
popula annuals in cultivation, growing
eely in almost any situation. The climb-
ing varieties, C. aureus superbus and_C.
*ajor, or Morning Glory, produce 2 fine

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No. Per Packe?

effect when grown on rock-work, stumps of
trees, or banks, and when trained over trei-
lises, rustic-work, or rough fences, the
beauty and delicacy of their colors are
unsurpassed. C.minorand its varieties are
admirably adapted for beds and mixed bord-
ers. Half-hardy annuals.

327.aureus superbus.—Beautiful golden yel-
1OW:s. 6: fl gcse ste peso SNSTE STOR AES

328 laree DINO) a. Vacs asi SP Mie i sAtsutons's

329. mixed varieties.—All colors ..... -

330. CYCLANTHERA EXPLODENS.—A
free growing, handsome foliage plant, oval-
shaped fruit, exploding whenripe; toft.. .
CYPRESS VINE (om@a quamociht).—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: 2 S558 Bot

322. WM 6G. PNT WEG ote gatget «Gana :

333. ECCREMOCARPUS SCABER (Calam-
pelis).—Tender, Tapie- stows plant, with
cluster of o: ange tube-shaped flowers...
GOURD, ORNAMENTAL (Cucurbita).
—A tender, rapid-growing interesting plant,
with striking foliage and singular fruit.

334. cealabash.—The old Dipper Gourd ...

335. Hercules’ club.—Club-shaped; 4 to 5 ft.

336.egg-shaped. Mock orange. Powder
ROT pee caress wee ta aie om lm sich tower each
337. Tricosanthes colubrina (True Serpent
Gourd).—Striped like a serpent, changing
LO) CAGHNITI CARAT Ae Fa tact Aled! oy won <A eis
HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos Laélab).—
Tender, rapid-growing, free-flowering
plant, for covering arbors, trellises, etc.
338. purpurea. —Purple flowers, and seed-pods
Ghia purple maroon, so-pawe ests.) = rays
330. alba.—Pare white’ =) cs diay» wee) ots
IPOM@G:A (Morning Giory).—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.
340. limbata.—Violet, margined with white,
larcellower acai. - Sle ome ee manom. oe
241. limbata elegantissima.—Rich mazarine
blue, with a white margin orbelt .....
342, coccinea.—Star Ipomcea, withsma!l scarlet
HOWELSaragst sos ean) seven cata ayia yeceas ota
343. Ferrandiana.—Small blue flower... .
344. Burridgii.—Rosy crimson, with white
COWMLRCR ous a her evien nits qo cigepeel- «wel etis wants
345.hederacea grandiflora superba.—
Large flower, sky-blue, with broad white
nyc) r(c Loree BAS aes erties Shae Bub Boe Nae) +
346. hederacea atroviolacea.—Shaded violet
347.rubra coerulea.—Large and _ splendid;
LECranGeplie rs ete s celcekes. etre Slices ces

LATHYRUS (Everlasting Pea).—Showy,
free-flowering, hardy perennial plant, grow-
ing in any common soil; ornamental for
covering old stumps, fences, or walls; 5 ft
348 latifolius.—Purple flowers. ....
349 latifolius albus.—White flowers —
350. LOASA LATERITIA.—Half-hardy per-
ennial, flowering the first season, a rapid-
growing, free-flowering plant, with curious
and beautiful orange-red flowers ... .
351. LOPHOSPERMUM SCANDENS.—
Half-hardy ornamental plant, with showy.
fox-glove-like, rosy purple flowers, Io ft. .
352. Hendersoni.—Similar to the above, rosy
CanMIne HOWETS <1, chia <iehai aie Chay

MAURANDIA.— Half-hardy perennials,
flowering the first season; beautiful, rapid,
slender-growing plants, blooming profusely
until late in the Autumn. Plants should be
started in the hot-bed or greenhouse; io ft.
353. albiflora.—Pure white .........
35344 Barclayana.—Purple ......-..>,
354. rosea.—Dark rose. ... 2.2 cc ee oe

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PEAS, FLOWERING SWEET (Za/hy-
yus odoratus). —Very beautiful, fragrant
and free-Aowering plants, fine for screening
unsightly objects; blooming all Summer if
the Howersare cut freely, or the pods picked
off as they appear; 6 ft.
searlet invincible. — Purple, golden,
white, black, blue, or striped, mixed or
separate “G
THUNBERGIA.—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 use 2
good portion of poor lime rubbish, which
will cause masses of bloom to be threw=
Tender annuals.

355

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TROP ZOLUM.— Half-hardy, ;
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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10

SEEDS of IMMORTELILES 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
WAHMECUMC SA t. JaSA woe as wh. S fw » . each
364 AMMOBIUM ALATUM.—Showy small
REMERON CES eet es) fo al wb pw owl te nls

GOMPHRENA (Globe amaranthus).—
Handsome flowers of various colors, famil-
iarly known as the ‘“‘Bachelor’s Button ,””
half-hardy; 2 ft.

365.alba.— Pure white purpurea. — Rich
SCID T) eee Se re eae each
366.aurea.—Orange, striata.—Red and
yet oye ale = en ee ee eee each

HELICHRYSUM.—Exceedingly effective
choice double flowers, fine for borders; suc-
ceed in any rich soil; 1% ft.
*§7. monstrosum.—Large, showy
woilety GF COlOTS; UONDIE . . . . . se iis
368. monstrosum.—Double rose, finecolor. .
369. monstrosum.—Double red, very bright .
370. monstrosum.—Double, pure white .
371. monstrosum.—Double yellow. .....
372. bracteatum.—Bright yellow; loin... .
373 Minimum.— Dwarf; both flowers and
buds excellent for wreaths, etc., various

flowers,

colors Bo oe sah, See ee
374 nanum atrosanguineum. — Brilliant
crimson? Hew; BSS eed ue fe be inl

Pi oS ee ee eae et ere

oD
ing half-hardy plant; succeeds best m
a light, rich soil and a warm situation, vale
uable for pot or border culture; 1 ft.
478 atro-sanguinea.—Dwarfbranching hab

disk of a dark crimson shade, ray scales o
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79. maculata.—Bright rosy purph: with yel-
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STATICE.— Half-hardy, free-flowering,
showy plant, of easy culture.

. Bonduelli.—Deep golden vellow flowers;
E36 f. 2 0. os a oes! oot SS 8

283. sinuata.—Pure and yellow flowers, 1 ft. .
384. sinuata hybrida mixed .......
385. Spicata.—Fine tor beds, edgings or pot-

culture; early flowering plants, producin
numerous car-like spikes of rosy pin
AOwers.._«. oss: spins ssa
WAITZIA.—Handsome half-hardy plants,
bearing their flowers in clusters; of easy
culture, thriving in any good soil; 1% ft.
.aurea.—Bright yellow flowers... 5
. corymbosa.—F lowers ofa lively red color

. album, pl.—Double white. .......
.ceeruleum plenum.—Double purple .
.Imperial, fl. pl.—Beautiful . ...

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FOLIAGE PLANTS.

391: ACANTHUS MOLLIS.—A stately zac
beautiful ornamental plant. From the lea‘
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-
roon, som-times tipped with yellow; 4 ft.

393-Gordoni.—Bronzy crimson foliage, shad-
ing off to brilliant scarlet tufts of leaves
on topof the stalk, the lower leaves having
ascarlet band through the centre,.....
-melancholicus ruber.—Compict h :bit,
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95. 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........

196. tricolor (Joseph’s Coat).—Leaves red, yel-
low, and green; a very handsome and
Showysplante siti oss oe Sw dn he es

197. tricolor gigantea.—A majestic plant, and
one of the most attractive of the entire class;
ZL IES 6 pd ect SRL Se eG Sion ko BORE RCE Ieee

398. BOCCONIA JSAPONICA.—Foliage
white on the undef side, and fine spikes of
cream-colored flowers. Herbaceous plant
of vigorous growtl, of great effect as single
specimens on ae ft

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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.
Cubensis.—Orange andred. Gigantea.
LLaree, SCATMEENE peewee oon ricer aure ren ict is ac
402. limbata.—Intense scarlet, edged with yel-
low; 4 ft.
403. muszefolia hybrida.—Red, large foliage,
resembling a small banana; 2ft. .....
404. mutabilis.—Changeable; 5ft.......
405.zebrina.—Scarlet; beautiful zebra-striped
fOllave gate poem etc 6 eee. oe arta ea
406. Warscewiczi
ploeditediS > poe se. rere ti Bia es 2
CENTAUREA.—Half-hardy perennials,
fine for bedding, vases, hanging-baskets,
and pots. Also used for marginal lines.
407. 2ymmnocarpa.—Silver gray foliage, very
eracefuls 136 ft...) sc sceys ips: "iia see cestiea? Geos
408. ee gana cadid silvery-leaved;
TIE Bom Saas AG eC CIROMO Cn aC RR enCa aae
4oo. Clementei.—Robust, free-growing plant;

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crowns of beautiful silver leaves, deeply
fringed and cut in lobes; 6in.. ......
CINERARIA (Dusty Miller).— Half-

) hardy perennials, fine for bedding and
ribbon beds; prized for their beautifu’ sil-
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410. maritima.—With yellow flowers ....
411. maritima candidissima.—An improve-

ment on the above .
412. ECHEVERIA

TETALLICA.—Broad,
saucer-shaped leaves, of a peculiar lilac
and metallic tinge, for the greenhouse or
open garden; tender perennial. .....
413. EODPHORRIA VARIEGATA.—Showy,
white and green foliage; 2ft........

414. FERDIN. A EMINENS.— Showy
andilarceifoliagse- Alt eee, see eee
415, HUMEA ELEGANS.—Half-hardy bien-
nial; a remarkably handsome decorative
plant, producing drooping pyramids of
ruby-red, Stace Uke florets, either for pots
Onthe) rand cnGiltes. mage ee cle ee

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-shalihardy5ilte 5. «oe

PERILLA NANKINENSIS FOLIS
VARIEGATIS.—The foliage of this va-
riety is variegated and striped with rosy
carmine, and sometimes with white, pro-
ducingya charming efiect resets i,

nankinensis.—A neat plant, with dark
Purplefoliage:s154 It, eae ae es ct as

419. PYRETHRUM

(The Golden Feather).—A highly orna-
mental golden foliage plant, for ribbon
PALGENING sp erie Sas hace ee ee sie
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.

sanguineus (Obermanni).— Blood red
stalks, scarlet fruit; 3 ft.
421.species from Phillipines.—Dark pur-
ple leaves
422, macrocarpus.— Whitish foliage, beauti-
ful; 6 ft.
423. elegantissimus.
424.guyanensis nanus.—Dwarf, rose fruit .
425. tricolor.—Green -and brown spotted red
PRE ISEACS ZEUS GUL ankt ee tie, EAs Scere
426. Africanus albidus.—White fruit; stem
and leavesisilvers ®8it.'5 i 2 3.0) oe ot
427.Borboniensis arboreus.— Handsome
foliage and noble growth; 15ft.. .....
SOLANUM.—Very ornamental fruit-bear-
ing plants, among the most interesting

eenhouse shrubs; fine for groups on
awns or single. specimens. Half-hardy
perennials, fruiting the first season from
seed.

417.

418.

420.

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' 428. ciliatum.— Brilliant scariet fruit, which

retains its bright color and form long after
rive, fine for Christmas decorations; 1¥% ft.

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9. capsicasirmum.--Red, cherry-like fruit;
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ornamental-foliaged piant. with immense
leaves, 3 feet long by 1% feei wide,

sown early in Spring im hot-bed, wil) pro-
duce fine piants by the middle of Summer.

Halfshardy perennia! 6 . :
‘OSA,--A hardy per-

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to perfection from seed. erith ‘arge c'usters

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SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL
GRASSES.
AGROSTIS.—Ai the varieties of this

class are exceedingiy berutiful and grace-
ful; of dwarf growth; 1% ..

pulchelia.—nebulosa .. .. . . - each
_ANTHOXANTEUM GRACILE.—
Graceful and pretty; 6im...... 2...

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pact wariety of Quaking Gress; also known
as Rattiesnake Giass; 1ft. «. 1... se ee
.gracilis.—Small, delicate and graceful
racemes: © it....Gie whe iy Bere. GAIA
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ABUTIZLON.—Piants of strong growth
and easy cultivation: free-flowering, with
various-colored, drooping, bell-shaped
Sowers; 2to 6 ft.; sa I varieties ....

the seed im warm water before sowing;
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440.COTX LACHRYM4Z (/od’s Tears).~
With broad, corn-like leaves; half-hardy;
BAERCINONENSIS,—
Cecous, with stems resembling horns;
e.egant gs ee RS ee
GROSTIS (Love Gross) -—-Exceed-
ingly pretty and Sepa « favorite and

441.

HUS hardy

perennial. noble grass, with exquisite white

lumes resembling the Pampas Grass.

7'ne for lawns if planted in clumps. Flow-

ers the first season from seed if sown very

early in the crecaboees o7 hot-bed; 7 ft. .
3 IUM ARGENTEUM

Grass).—Half-hardy perennial; stand
ont over Winter, if protected with straw o1
leavec; the most roble grass in cultivation;
with silve lumes fiom & ta ro feet hig .
HORDEUM JUBATUM (Sguzrvel
Grass).—Very bandsome and lovely purple
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SO LEPSIS GRACILIS.—Haif-hard

447
—Bea asthe sme!) white heads or spikes of
nloom: x... ss 5 6 a eee Po

4.PENNISETUM LONGISTILUML.—A

ve aceful and interesting plant: 14 ft.

» STIPA PENNATA 9(Feat
dardy perennial pliant, with beautiful dell-

cate white feathery grass; ade | the
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second ceason from seed. The seed
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453: AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS (Biue
African Lily) —Bulbous-rooted, with ever-
> es foliage and large heads of small blue

owers, Diooming in succession, on stalks
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44-AMARYLLIS HYBRIDA.— Beautiful
buibous-rooted vlants, producing from twe
to four of the 4caest colored crimson, scar-

let, and white striped, Jily-like flowers, on

@ Ssteik; : ft. high; mixed varieties ....

455 ARDESIA CRENULATA.— An ever-
green shrub, with beautiful smail red ber-

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457 AZALEA ENDICA.—Beautifui shrubby
plants, saved from a collection of large
, showy lows 2to4 ft.; finest mixed. .
48.BEGONIA HYBRIDA.— Beautiful va-
rieties of Rex, etc., variegated foliage,
choice mixed ..... ee sass es “
ALCECLARIA.—Piants invaluable fe
eenhouse Or conservatory decoration,
orming in Spring dense masses of their
beautifui pocket-like fowers. Sow in Au-
gust and September; if iarge plants are
required early, the former month is the
pest. Directions for sowing, see page 82.
is9.-hybrida grandificra.~-Superb, large,
rich, self-colored fl. wers; saved from
Benary’s coliection of Prussia. .....
goo. hybrida tigrina.—-Spotted or tigered
flowers; saved from Benary’s collection of

Beto ce) 4G. (6 Welk e. 8. 6 iat se ere

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brilliant colors

464.rugosa. {Sh7vvbb;').— Bedding varieties ;
finest mixed colors ....... sat Ms aa
-—Anotner greennouse fa-

vorite, having a tange anc brightuess of
Coie? scarcely jurpassed, biooming during
the Wimer tac Spring months. Green-
house perconials.

(65. hybrida.—Splendid mixed varieties, all
ROE n ome Nels, agys co. ollie oe

467. flore-pleme.—New double. .......

468. CLEANTHOS DAMPIER (Glory Pea),
—A beautiful climber, with elegant foliage,
and brilliant, rich scariet, long, pea-shaped
flowers, three inches in length; each flow-
er picturesquely marked with a large, black
dletch in front. When planted out doors
it requites a dry, warm, sandy soil, and
should be watered sparingly

#69. COLE US.—One of the most beautiful of
our variegated foliage plants; mixed va-
TleticS sai. cs > RE es eee
CYCLAMEN.—Charming bulbous-rooted
plants, with beautifu! foliage; universal
favorites for the greenhouse or parlor and
for Winter and Spring blooming; 6 in.

q7e. persicum.—Flowers white and pink...
ERYTERINA (Coral Plant).—Orna-
mental and effective planis for out door
Summer decoration, with beautiful foliage
amd superb spikes of flowers. The seeds
should be soaked in warm water for several
days before Biaatins 3 5 ft.

471. crista-ga. i.—Scariet flowers
FERNS,—These ornamental and graceful
plants are too well known to require sny

escription. Are very desirable for War-
dian eases or ferneries. They delight in
peaty, sandy soil.

(72. cheice mixed varieties.........

473. FOCHSIA (Lady's Ear-drop).--Saved from
the fmest single and doubie named verie-
PICS SIRO G oo ico os gake Shay, ss lop intys s

474. GERANEUM ZONALE,.—A superb strzia
of the largest and Snest varities; saved
fron, acho'ce collection; mixed .... .

455, c0mnale.— New variegated gomen and
bronzed fciiage; saved irom Downie and
Laird’s celebrated collection of England

$75. double-flowerng zorale.—Saved Rus
GOGETNGWESSt.. Ae) aes. eee wa

477. polargonium.-——Mised, from the fest
fancy and spotted varieties; of large Dow-
ering Botts es es ws es

478. odier.—Choicest mixed varieties; ai? wits
Bye petals, Blotched i sce et en eaiee vege

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480. RESNERIA.—Beautiful hot-house, bul-
Lous-rooted piants, producing brilliant.
colored spikes of flowers; choice mixed; 2 ft.
GLOXINIA.—A choice bulbous-reoted
plant, producing, in great profusion, its
ell-shaped flowers during the sumraer
months, of the richest and most beautiful
colors; the Duibs must be kept warm and
dry during the winter.
. crassifolia grandificva erecta.—Rick.
colored, erect flowers, mixed colors. . .°
hybrida grandificra.—Choice droopirg,
erect and pendulous. iarge fowering varie-
ELCS SRE SOC 3) vaio haved Motus thiols Beene

HELIOTROPIUM.— Fiowering during
the whole season, and its delightful per-
fume makes it a most desirable bouquet
flower.
Peruvianum.—Light purple ......
ee de liege.—Large; pale laven-
Ch .. «a eee ah stp Seeeite so ara, eee
Roi des Noires.—Very dark purple. . .
Voltaireanum.—Dark purple... .

LANTANA.—One of the most desirable

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482.

483.
484.

485.
486.

487.

485. AAXRSEPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES
(.S222a27).--A dbeautifuland graceful climber,
none surpassing it forits plossy. deep green,
wavy and most delicate foliage. An indis-
pensable plant for vases, baskets, or bou-
GQUEESS Hers <isehoting =) sive) inept sie ote lel fo bp aie

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMSBRIATA
(Chinese Primrose).—A very attractive and
indispensable plant for the greenhouse or
conservatory, flowering very profusely dur-
ing the Winter and Spring months. Our
seed has been saved from Benary’'s choicest
strains, and cannot faii to produce flowers
of the finest and most attractive colors.
490. firabriata alba.—White fringed ....
491. fimbriata rubra.—Red fringed. ....
492. imbriata striata.—Sitriped fringed...
493.fimbriata kermesina spiendens.—
Brilliant crimson with yelloweye.....
494. fimbriata punctata elegantissima.—
Velvety crimson, edges spotted with white
495. fimbriata coccinea nova
496. fimbriata erecta superba .......
497. fimbriata filicifolia (Fern-Jeaved.)—Red
or white each

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50x. FASSIFLORA (Passion Flower).—Mag-
mificent ornamental climbers, flowers
attractive and varied, produced in great
ferofusion and of leng duration; choice
warietiess mixed J"... i ons eS. »E
SALVIA (Sage}.—Favorite ornamenta
bedding plants, !oaded with spikes of scar-
let, white, anc blue Gowers, being produced

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beddiug piants.
502. splendens.—Scariet; 3 ft.
503. Pavers.—Deep blue; 3 ft
504. Gooulea—Scariet, free-bloomer;
mardy ease: ¢%. 2. wk a
2ROF ZGLOM LOBBIANUM.—These
beautifui cimbers bloom freely during the
winter months in the greenhouse or con-
servatory-
Crown.
Lucifer NOROIG eo au sie oa! ses
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PLANET JR. TOOLS rx 1899

A complete illustrated catalogue of these admirable labor-savers sent on application. Grea
improvements have been made for 1899. ‘‘ Planet Jr.’’ goods are standard machines; the bes’
on the market.

‘PLANET JR.”’ No. 3

Hill Dropping
Seed Drill

PRICE $11.00

‘*Planet Jr.’’ No. 3, Seeder.

Planting in rows and thinning afterward
is aterrible time-waste. The No. 3 Seeder
puts the seed right on the spot where the
hillis wanted. Plants 4, 6, 8, 12 or 24 inches
apart, or in @ continuous row, as desired.
Changed from hill to drill instantly, or from
one distance to another very quickly. The
index is at the top of the handle, in the most
convenient position. Has an instantaneous
cut-off. Holds three quarts. In a word, no
: t seeder has ever been made which equals
aE iain . a this newly perfected “‘ Planet Jr.”’ No. 3.

_ The ‘PLANET JR.’? No. 4

Combined Hill Dropping Seeaer
ad and Single Wheel Hoe

‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 4, Combined
Drill and Wheel Hoe.

The Drill is the same as the No. 3 Seed-
er, but smaller. By moving only one
bolt the drill is taken off and the tool
frame attached, making it one of the
best of the ‘‘ Planet Jr.’’ Single Wheel
Hoes. It has a fine garden plow, two
new style hoes, perfect shaped, three
desirable cultivating rakes, new form,
and made especially to fit 6-, 9-, 12-, 14- and
16-inch rows; three cultivator teeth and
a practical leaf guard. This gives you
the ‘‘ whole business”’ in one tool.

“PLANET JR.” No. 1
Double Wheel Hoe,
Cultivator, Rake

‘Planet Jr.’’ No, 11, Dou-
ble Wheel Hoe,

This Wheel Hoe is a famous labor-
Vihe saver. It will doa variety of work
Price, $9 50. i ty that is almost incredible, and it is

Wa changed and adjusted with marvel-
ft ous ease and quickness. The wheels
ean be set to four different widths
and the frame at three heights. The
handles are adjustable, and being
attached to the arch, are entirely un-
disturbed in making changes of the
height of frame, width of wheels, or
in the adjustment of the tools them-
selves. The arch is of still steel, un-
usually high. The design on the frame is novel, allowing all changes of tools to be made without removal
of the nuts from the standards. All the blades are cf tempered and polished steel. The variety of work
nossible with this machine is incredible, covering the whole range of wheel hoe work, both in the garden
and on the farm. :

“ Planet Jr.” No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe is identical with No. 11, but does not have the rakes and the pair of
short hoes. Price, $7.25.

‘* Planet Jr.”” No. 13 Double Wheel Hoe is the No. 11 with 6-inch hoes only; this pair of tools being most
generally useful at all seasons. Any or all of the No. 11 tools may be added at any time, and are sure to
fit. Price, $4.75.

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PPEANET JR.” No. U5 © etcict'toon Frame ana hasdies

adjustable, and wheel can be changed

° to the cther side of the frame, when
Single Wheel Hoe, both sides of the row can be hoed at
Cultivator, Rake one passage. The tools area well-
shaped plow for plowing, marking

and Plow. out, covering and late cultivation; a

par of neat 4inch shield hoes, just
e right for hoeing in rows from 9 to 12
Price, $7.25 inches; and a large pair for wider
work, and three cultivator teeth.
Also a set of three rakes, just righ
for 6-, 9-,12- and up to 16-inch rows,
with two arranged side by side; the
rakes are just the thing for preparing
ground forthe seed drill. A practi-
cal leaf guard Completes the equip-
ment.

“Planet Jr.’’ No. 16, Single Wheel Hoe, is identical with No. 15,
excepting that it has fewer tools. It has a plow, two hoes, three cul-
tivator teeth, two rakes and leaf lifter. $6.00.

“Planet Jr.’’ No. 17, Single Wheel Hoe, same as above, but with
plow. two hoes, three cultivator teeth only. $4.75.

“Planet Jr.’? No 18, Single Wheel Hoe, with pair of 5-inch hoes,
only. $3.50.

/ «« PLANET JR.” No. 8
‘Firefly’? Plow. $2.00.

Horse Hoe
Invaluable for use in small gardens. Mold-

= board of tempered and polished steel. The
Price, aa, % $10.50 depth is easily and quickly changed.
Without Depth

ANG Regulator, $9.75

‘“‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 8, Horse Hoe.

Probably no other cultivating machine is
so widely known as the “ Planet Jr.’? Com-
bined Horse Hoe and Cultivator, foritisin use
throughout the civilized world,itis su strong-
ly built as to withstand incredible strain,
yet itis lightand easy to handle. It will do
more kinds of work, and better work, than
any other horse hoe. Has new depth regu-

lator and expander. Hollow steel standards. handles adjustable in height and sidewise.

Reversible side hoes. Every part is perfected to

make the tool acceptable to the intelligent Planet Jr No 9
farmer, who knows the best is always the - :
cheapest.

Horse Hoe and
Cultivator

‘Planet Jr.’’ No. 9, Horse Hoe,
$9.00.

This toolis similar tothe No.8 Horse Hoe,
butit hasa plain wheel instead of one operat-
ing hy a convenient lever. It has the same
standards and teeth, and is made in other re-
spects like the popular No.8. Itis strong and
serviceable and will give full satisfaction.

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«sPLANET JR.”

Harrow and Cultivator

Price, plain . . $7.00
‘© with Wheel, 8.75
‘* complete, 10,50,

‘Planet Jr.’’ Twelve-Tooth
Harrow.

This Harrow has a high frame, con-
tracting to twelve inches and expanding
two thirty-two inches in width. Hand
levers regulate both width and depth
while in motion. The chisel-shaped
teeth cut an inch wide, and cultivate
deep without throwing earth on the
plants. Has foot-lever pulverizer. A
capital strawberry cultivator, turning
the runners without injury.

752 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

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The ‘‘Iron Age”? Double
Wheel Hoe,

Cultivator, Rake and Plow
Combined.

Tr,

There is no excuse to permit
crops to go without proper cultiva-
tion when there are so many cheap
and desirable implements for that
purpose. The “‘Iron Age’? has been
introduced by practical men who
have been in the cultivator business
for years, and know what is re.
quired.

Price, $7.00

The wheels of this weeder are sixteen
: inches high, enabling the wheel hoe to
run easy and without yielding to the
Thu. depressions of the soil as alow wheel
willdo, The frame being made of tub-

a ing, coupled to malleable castings, gives

— by : great strength, together with lightness,
It can also be converted into asingle wheel hoein afew moments. An extra axle is sent with cad ma-

chine for this purpose. All of the attachments are made of the best quality of steel,

The Gem Double Wheel Hoe and The Gem Double

Cultivator. Wheel
The Gem Cultivator is another very popular and ee Hoe. Ay

useful implement forthe garden; itisa great labor A.
one ‘i i

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 orfrom the
plants; the wheel, handle and hoes are all adjustable

to suit any requirements in cultivating. = i s
Price, $5.75. a ke —<-—! _—s
~ =| ‘a 7~
The Gens 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 riglt and one left

hand plow. Price, $4.75.

‘«« Jewel’? Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow Combined.

The ‘‘ Jewell’’ is capabie of being quickly adjusted in depth or width of working, or height of handles.
As shown in cut it is provided with four slender stirring teeth, each one made Of one piece of steel, unex-
SF celled for thorough work, especially in hard soil; one pair of curved
side hoes, particularly intended for use among small plants; alsoa
pair of plows for throwing toor from the row or opening furrows.
The standards of these hoes and plows are
of malleable and wroughtiron. The entire
frame is made of malleableiron, the handles
of wood, making it an exceedingly light
and strong tool, and one pleasant to handle
as well. It is carefully made and hand-
2g: contely. finished, and weighs but twenty-
‘WO pounds,

Price, $6.00.

The New Model Seed Drill.
Price, $5.50.

Hand Seed Drills.

The Model—This is the latest and un-

doubtedly the best of seed sowers...... $8.00
The Mathews—A very celebrated Bos-
donianatlnet!s7: 2208. 05. 132. Aik... 6.50

The New York Improved—A popular
New York so were 2.982.002... 20

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. #53

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 lbs., $45.00.
28 inches diam., 36 inches long, weight about 550 lbs., $50.00.
_ With sections loaded for road and lawn purposes
24 inches diam , 30 inches long, weight about 700 Ibs., $50.09.
28 inches diam., 36 inches long, weight about 900 Ibs , $55.00.

Steel Garden and Hand Lawn Roller. a

Made of the best wrought steel, and
filled with concrete to give them addi-
tional weight.

10 inches diam., 15 inches long, weight
about 180 lbs., $8.U0. ;

12 inches diam., 18 inches long, weight
about 200 Ibs., $10.00.

14 inches diam., 21 inches long, weight
about 300 Ibs., $11.0.

16 inches diam.. 24 inches long, weight
about 400 Ibs. $16.00.

Beh eo 0 aS Id Set et RR OE ig ele
Buist’s Self Sharpening Lawn Mower.

This celebrated mower is gaining greater popularity
each season, over one thousand machines
were sold and shipped by us the past
year without hearing of a single com-
plaint or failure to give satisfaction; they
are strongly and beautitully made of the
very best material; and great attention
has been given in using the very finest \
cast-steel for the knife pads. which ina
diik= mower is of the greatest importance; —s :
HS _ they are painted blue with gold stripes —
SSS 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 $4.50; I2inch, $5.00; [4 inch, 5.50; 16 inch, $6 00: 18 inch, $7.00.

Pennsylvania and Continental Lawn Mowers.

PENNSYLVANIA or CONTINENTAL
at same price.
LOW WHEEL, HIGH WHEEL.

whe os + rhant- 4 AsMats TAL me SRD 0525 4) Winch S). i206. ac eetn kL weriod. sini. osi$i8 00
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weight, 320 lbs.) Open Cylinders. with draftirons, $74.0. .
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! Impreved Vih:te Cedar Plant Tubs.
a ail (Painted in Green or Vermilion.)

Made of white cedar, bound with extra heavy iron hoops. Drop
handles of special pattern, servingushancdles Substantialiron feet

i Also with seat, $75.00. With Shaft and Seat, $83.00.
in il

| of original design. Removable perforated bottoms, Painted either
ATT green or vermilion with black hoops or mountings. were
Mi Painted §445%

dN NI IK Outside Length Green. ee ZB S =

iy MN diam. of Stave. Price, " Rle~g¢

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FOR SPECIAL PRICES FOR SEEDS IN PACKETS SEE PAGE 3.

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.
CONDENSED PRICE] os

OF

Buist’s Garden Seeds.

WE MAIL SEEDS POSTAGE PAID.

Seeds in Packets, ouncesand quarter pounds are mailed by us free of Postage.

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BEANS—Green-Podded Bush. at.

Improved Early Valentine.
Buist’s Lightning Valentine
Early Mohawk..........-..+.
Early Yellow Six Weeks.....
Early Refugee...........--++++s
Extra Early Refugee..........
Early China Red-Eye.........-
Early White Valentine.......
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Shippers’ Favorite..........-.-
White Mar row.......sseeseeeeeee
White Kidney...............000
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BEAN S-—Yellow-Podded Bush.

Dwarf Black Wax........-..++-
Dwarf Prolific Black Wax...
Dwarf Golden Wax .....s«++.
Improved Golden Wax.......
Dwarf Speckled Kidney Wax
Dwarf Wax, Bismarck ......
Dwarf White Wax............
Dwarf Crimson Wakx..........
Dwarf Golden-Eyed Wax...
Dwarf Black-Eyed Wax......
Dwarf Crystal White Wax..
Yosemite Dwarf Wax........-
Perfection Dwarf Wax.......

BEANS (Pole, or Runners).

Large White Lima............
Salem Mammoth Lima......
Extra Early Jersey Lima...
King of the Garden Lima...
Ford’s Mammoth Lima......
Carolina, or Small Lima......
Dreer’s Improved Lima......
German, or Black Wax.......
Southern Prolific...............
Southern Crease-Back. ........
Golden Wax Flageolet........
Horticultural... ...........cee0
Searlet Runners. ............0+
White Dutch Case Knife.....
Early Golden Cluster Wax..
Kentucky Wonder...........-
Lazy Wife’s Pole....-..+.-+++
Texas Pole. cict intus. cde cecekdd 4

PEAS.
Buist’s Early Morning Star.
Buist’s Premier Extra Early
First and Best......... stbek ee:

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PEAS—Continued. Qt. Fi tee
Pirstiol All disci contusanseuavies 30 1.25 4.00
Philadelphia Extra Early... 25 1.25 4.09
Maud §, Extra Early......... 25 1.00 375
Alaska, or Blue Wonder..... 30 1.25 400
Horsford’s Market Garden... 25 1.25 450
Early American Wonder.... 30 1.50 5 00
Laxton’s Alphia.. (2c. jest.spes 30 1.25 4.50
Extra Early Premium Gem 25 1.25 4.50
McLean’s Little Gem.......... 25 1.25 4.60
Blue Beauty isis. petenadoovnes 25 1.25 4.60
Improved Dan O’Rourke.... 25 1.00 3.75
Early Washington...........+. 20 1.00 3.50
Farly Frames. isessessislavedses 20 1.00 3 £0
Basly Maiy jccbedcciienckse- sk 20 1.00 3.50
Karly K euth.:..503.4<deeseenne 20 1.00 3.60
Early Blue Peter............... 30 1.50 5.00
Early Tom Thumb............. 35 1.75 6.00
Dwarf Blue Imperial......... 20 1.00 3.50
Champion of England........ 25 1.25 4.00
Forby Foldgnaktessctseeec: 25 1.25 4.0
Yorkshire Hero............ss0+ 25 1.25 4.5
Nott’s Excelsior............++. 30 1.75 6.0
JSUPENIC.....cheyeansstegieeeaiies 80 1.50 55
Toelehpone.<.itn-scssctekuedines 95 1.50 5.0
MtratAmeimg csi... sseeaesadacie 30 1.50 5.0
Pride of the Market........... 35 1.75 6.0
Bliss’s Everbearing............ 25 1.25 4.5
Biiss’s Abundance............+ 95 1.25 4.5
McLean’s Advancer........... 95 125 45
TIGEOISE 6056 coon ns ccdetedsee 80 150 5.5
Shropshire Hero.............++- 30 1.50 5.00
Duke of Albany............... 35 1.50 550
Veitche’s Perfection........... 30 1.75 600
Evolutiten 2/2253.20) Ana 85 1.50 5 00
Royal Dwarf Marrow......... 25 1.00 300
Dwarf White Sugar Marrow 25 1.00 275
Large White Marrowfat,..... 20 1.00 2.75
Black-Eyed Marrowfat....... 29 100 300
Dwarf and Tall Sugar........ 35 125 7.00

ARTICHOKE. Peroz. lb. Ib.
Green Globe. cccctiiterseovemn $0.35 $1.00 $3.50

ASPARAGUS,

Purple Top -xccscra- sores aceon 10 15 5
Conover’s Colossal....-.:...-++ 10. 45> 754
Barr’s Mammoth.............. 10 20 68
The Palmetta., 0 tase ees 10 22h

BEET—Turnip-Rooted Varieties.

Extra Early Bassano......... 10° 20a
Early Dark Blood Turnip.. 10 20 5
Dewing’s Red Turnip....... 10 20 6€

ca a — i

$s

BEET—Continued. Per oz.
Philadelphia Red Turnip..... 10
Buist’s Extra Early Turnip 15
Bastian’s Early Red Turnip = 10
“entz’s Early Red Turnip.. 10
Early Egyptian Turnip...... 10
Buist’s Early Egyptian...... 15
Early Eclipse Turnip......... 10
Edmana’, 2lood Turnip..... 10
Early Othello Blood Turnip 15
Swiss Chard...... es Re ee 10

BEET—Long Varieties.

Tone Blood Reds: .-.....2.-..0. 10
Buist’s Long Blood............ 15
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 Long Red 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

Early Purple Cape............. 40

Karly Waleheren......:.:..:.. 50

Granges White:--...-.....-..... 50

BRUSSELS SPROUTS 20

CABBAGE.

Early Jersey Wakefield...... 25
Buist’s Jersey Wakefield.... 25
Charleston, Large Wakefield 2
Extra Early Express ......... 20
Early Winnigstadt ........... 20
Early Prussian Winnigstadt 30
Earliest Etampes............... 20
Buist’s Early Dwarf York... 20
Buist’s Early Large York... 20
Henderson’s Early Summer 25
Premium Late Drumhead... 20
Premium Late Flat Dutch.. 20
Buist’s Early’Drumhead..... 30
Buist’s Early Flat Dutch.... 30
Henderson’s Succession...... 30
Early Peerless............ss00 25
Early French Oxheart........ 25
Buist’s Imp. Late Drumh’d 30
Buist’sImp.Late Flat Dutch 30
Buist’s Florida Headev...... 30
Large German Drumhead... 30
Amager or Danish Winter.. 30
Fottler’s Imp. Brunswick... 20
Buist’s Brunswick Drumh'd 30
PLUSEINTY KING <n. vss.s-.0--0s 25
Rrectin GlAZeC spans -=--sn--0ss 25
Louisville Drumhead ........ 20
Large Surehead...............+ 20
The Vandergaw.......-.-.-...- 25
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Mlb. Ib.
20 50
40 1 25
20 50
20 . 50
20 50
30 1 00
20 950
20 50
40 125
20 £0
20 50
30 100
20 50
25, 7d

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see page 42.
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15 35
15 840
15 =40
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50 100

125 400

175 650

150 550
60 200
75 200
75 250
7D 250
60 200
60 200
75 250
60 200
60 200
60 200
75 200
60 200
60 2 00

100 300

100 300
75 200
75 200
7s 200

100 300

100 300

100 300

100 250

100 300
60 200

100 300
60 200
7a 250
60 200
60 2.00
75 200
7d 200

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

CABBAG E—Cont’d. Per oz.
North Carolina Buncombe... 20
Stone Mason Drumbead...... 20
Marblehead Mammoth....... 20
REGU IEC HES co. .00.<s 62. cuneaeee 20
Mammoth Red Rock.......... 25
Blood Red Berlin.............. 30
Binod Reds Erfurt. ......-.c.< 25

CABBAGE, SAVOY.

Green Curled Savoy........... 25
Green Globe Savoy............ 25
Large Drumhead Savoy...... ia se

Perfection Drumhead Savoy

CARROT.

Early French Forcing.........
Early Scarlet Horn............
Early Half-Long Scarlet.....
Danver’s Half-Long Scarlet
Half-Long Chantenay........
Half-Long Nantes.............
Guerande, or Oxheart........
Saint Vallery Long Red......
Mone TOranee.. .-2kebes----ceses

CAULIFLOWER.

arlysIOngon.. 2.25. .s-ss5ses~0
BarlysDutehs-ce-cn- asec (eee
Extra Early Paris.,.............
Hali-Harly »Patis:..<.-..+..0.=
Early Walcheren...............
Veitch’s Autumn Giant......
Le Normand Short Stem.....
Large Early White Erfurt. .
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt...
Early Snowball. ..........-...
CELERY.

Large White Solid.............
Buist’s Large White Solid...
Golden Dwarf.
Golden Self-Blanching.......
Giant White Pascal...........
Sandringham Dwarf White.
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AV ihe ames Aes cscs seams
Dwarf Pink, or Rose..........
Perfection Heartwell
Buist’s Golden Market.......
Celeriac

COLLARDS.

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Southern Creole.............00.
Garona Fe ee eee

CORN SALAD.
CORN—Garden Varieties.

Early Cory...-.-.--++++:5: sb Mote
Crosby’s Early...-..-2.scesseses
Early MinneSota....-..+.-.---.
Early Concord .......2:-.:++0++
New England Eight-Row....
Early Narragansett............
Early Marblehead...........-..
Stabler’s Extra Early.........
Early Egyptian Sugar.........
Mammoth Sugar....... steecepe

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CORN—Continued.

Qt. Pk. Bus.
Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar. 20 80 300
Shoe Peg Sugar...............06 20 1.00 3.00
Country Gentleman........... 20 1.25 3.00
Early Black Mexican......... 25 1.00 3.50
irra ph fse-. 200) saa exenueeiit. 25 1.00 3.00
Perry's Hy bridi..s..v.v dives 25 1.00 3.00
tabler’s Pedigree............. 25 1.00 3.00
Improved Ruby........ss+.s00s 25 1.00 3.00
Potter’s Excelsior .......... 0 25 1.00 3.00
Adam’s Extra Early.......... 20 75 2.50
A daina’S TOArlL ys, oiecscnessceeneuas 20 .76 2.50
Perkin's Early Market....... 25 1.00 3.50
CORN-—Field Varieties. Special prices. a 65,
Buist’s Snow-Flake............ 20 60 200
Buist’s Golden Dent.......... 15 50 1.50
Buist’s White Flint .......... 15 650 1.50
Large Maryland White...... 15 50 1.76
Early Leaming...........s+.00 15 650 1.50
Golden Beauty............0+00 15 50 1.50
Mammoth Gourd.............. 15 60 1.50
Chester County Gourd........ 15 650 1.50
Cloud’s Early Dent Gourd.. 15 650 1.50
White Hickory King......... 15 60 1.75
Early Yellow Canada......... 15 50 1.50
Early Pennsylv’aKight-Row 15 50 1.50
Champion White Pearl....... 15 50 1,75
Compton’s Early Yellow..... 15 50 1.75
Blount’s White Prolific...... 15 60 1.75
Mastodon Dent..............+.. 15 50 1.50
CRESS, or Pepper Grass. Oz. %lb. Ib,
SCREEN oh ihscuckatbanen Due sets near se a0" 20° 50
SIN SAUENE educivencnnah daa ndudvauer as 40 1.25 4.00
CUCUMBER.
Early White Spine............ :
Improved Early WhiteSpine 3 2 on
Buist’s Perfection W.Spine 99 40 4.95
Evergreen White Spine...... 10 2 60
CO Nae 10 2 60
ATE. CUBSEOL, ».0000caseneanasn 10 2 60
HlATEY: FRUSSIAN . 2005 .s0aseoneese0 10 2 60
Early Short Green............. 10 2 60
London Long Green........... 15 30 1.00
Long Green Turkey........... 15 30100
Buist’s Long Green............ 20 50 1.50
Jersey Pickle..............000. neh BO: lb. 60
Nichol’s Medium Green..... 19 95 60
TGR PN ECC yoo 65s chet see sno 105 25 «48
Chicago Pickle................. 10.95. 68
Giant Pera.............0s.s0sde 10 2 60
Thorburn’s Everbearing..... 10 95 60
Green Prolific Pickle......... 10 2 60
Gherkin, ‘or Burr:....2.....¢2.. 15. 35 1.25
EGG PLANT.
Large New York Purple..... 40 1,00 4.00
Buist’s Thornless L. Purple 50 1.50 5.00
ENDIVE,
Green Carlen 225: 15 40 1.50
White Curled:)..-.02ccsccc, :
Broad Leaved...............0. ea a =
URES SW SPs 7) Rep Re eRe oe 60 2.00
Green Fringe......... sseveveuc ~ 29 60 2.00
GOURDS.

White Nest Egg.......... nee

40 1.00 2.50

GOURDS.—Continued.

Green Curled Scotch..........

Dwarf German Greens.......
New Dwart Erfurt............
Siberian Curled:<c.ssticsesacss
New Intermediate
Mossback Curled Winter...
Dwarf Curled Berlin..... ...

KOHL RABI.

Largo. While. ..-tkases attend
Early White Vienua..........
Early Purple Vienna.........
The Queen. ....cccescseceseree say

LEEK.

London Broad Flag
Buist’s Mammoth......... .....
Large Musselburgh............
Monstrous Carentan...........
Large ROuen...ccrccesseeseeneee

LETTUCE.

Buist’s White Forcing........
Early Tennisball...............
Early White Butter...........
Early Dutch Butter
Arlington Tennisball.........
Early Boston Market........

Bolee FRORGORL. os vec kbksh- ons cane
New York Cabbage
Yellow Market....... .......00
Denver Market................
Barkly: Hance tssesssa tenaancvedi
Philadelphia Market..-.....

2D CDCRCUR «cence ceaycqneeasae
Early Curled Simpson........
Curled Simpson (black seed)
Early Curled Silesia...........
Early Prize Head........ ....
Improved Royal Cabbage....
PSINANAGT, wvacscsnpunaiweed
Oukk Stave i icicc ce nnapenteans
Large Passion
A IDCRA CIO: gsi dive bagiene ants otten
Perpignan.......... pew eapeaunnaize
SELVGr Detll. i, s-eep omer ene
Drumhead Cabbage...........
White Paris Cos.-:.:..0..s.c00
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Extra Early Hackensack....
Netted Green Citron.........
Netted Nutmeg.............0s0
Pine*A pple. -:..1cpcerebeo eee
Montreal Nutmeg............+
Bay View .s.-...cises:5d5sseaseus
Emerald Gem.........0.0.se0e00
Golden Jenny. .....0-sscseeeee

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Skillman’s Netted Citron...
Acme, or Baltimore Citron..
i ROING [EGY ers acdesos ssennter paasenene
Miller’s Cream, or Osage ...
Extra Early Cape M.ay
Washington Market.. ..-.....
rersey SbCHE. cer... -6---<-n<n0-
New Orleans Market.........
Persian, or Casaba......-----.
Chicago Market.........--.----
Early Jenny Lind..........--.
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MELON—Water.

Mountain Sweet............06+
Kolb Gem (Selected).......+.
Improved Gypsy----+-+++++++++
Georgia Rattlesnake
Jordan’s Gray Monarch......
Florida Favorite............. :
Mammoth Iron-Clad..........
Ice Cream (White Seeded)..
| Ice Cream (Gray Seeded)...
) Phiney’s ‘Harly....-..,.----s--.
Light Icing, or Ice Rind.....
Dirt 5 ICID SAR ABBA pep consectoceooes
Seminole sicr-s-a-cdy-ascchs cxoces

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Sweet-Heart Suances
Premium Triumph............
Green Preserving Citror....

MUSTARD.

Mammoth Sonutnern Curled
Southern Creole...............
W hite London: -s0: «s-c2-<sce8
Black or Brow lisc ence osenspops

NASTURTIUM—Or Indian Cress.

Tall Yellow (for Pickling)...
DPwart Crimson<-3 «2.50%. .226c

OKRA—Or Gumbo.

Buist’s Dwarf Prolific.........
Tall, or Long Green...........
Perkin’Ss Mammoth............
NTE Viel Vebies 5.50026 se-ccn oes
Southern White................
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....... oe
White, or Silver Skin .......
Extra Early Red.............+
Southport Red Globe....... ae

Southport Yellow Globe.....

Southport White Globe ......
ONION-— Italian Varieties.
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White Italian Tripoli.........
Improved Red Bermuda.....
White Bermuda....- ..---cees é

Silver White Etna......scceeees

LOG A 2oane%O Giant Rocca of Naples -..... 15
106 G25, 75 Early White Queen........... 20
105625 75 Mammoth Silver King ...... 20
10 30 1.00 Extra Early White Pearl... 29
LO ee2os< 1 Early White Barletta......... 20
O25...» V5 Yellow Prizetaker.......:...< 20
15 50 1.50 | ONION SETS. Qt.
15 aA ee Yellow Onion Sets ............ 15
10. 95 95 Red Onion Sets............ ++. 15
10 2 5 White: Onion’ Sets:---1-.-.c.. 25
10 2% 7 | PARSLEY. Per oz
10 30 1.00 Dowble Curledi:c....svee.seet eee 10
Buist’s Garnishing............ Ate
10 20 60 Champion Moss Curled...... 10
10 92 50 Myatt's Garnishing......... spell
10 20 60 Plain, or Single.........0cs.00 10
10 20 60 | PARSNIP.
i. = ° Sugar, or Hollow Crown...... 10
10 20 60 SGuchemit swore sctccteapocscieecaces 10
10 2 60 | PEPPER.
1On5<20 7.60 Bell, or Bull Nose............. 25
LOe 20 260 Large Sweet........sscscscsseres 25
10 20 60 Golden Dawn,....s-cccseseeee 25
10 20 60 Ruby Kainer..:.csceeaetale 25
10 20 60 Squash, or Tomato............ 25
10 20-60 Long Ked Cayenne............ 25
HOBO ax: 300 Long Yellow Cayenne........ 30
10 20 60 Redh@hertys<-bn-op4s-cacsese cos 5
is oA a Welestial eee Reet wesc see sosneces 25
Tee) 59 (ROTATOES.
Ore LO (See Pages 102 to 105.)
PUMPKIN.
10 25 75 Cashaw, or Crook-Neck...... 10
10 2 75 Large Cheese.....-se+ssseeeece 10
5 - 10 30 Mammoth King.........0...006 20
Bom 12.30 WOMAN ANF. 0 s<e\scayedeecas dee wadabs 10
Connecticut Field.............. 10
Tennessee Sweet Potato...... 10
152.-60.-1-00 TD Sabi iorn ws A: See een Mena r 10
15 36 1.00 Mammoth Etamps............. 15
Quaker Puesccensssncnsmnnceosesae 15
Sugar, or Nantucket.......... 15
10, 20 60 | RADISH.
15 a oe “Buist’s Early Long Scazlet.. 10
10 20 60 Buist’sSelected LongSearlet 15
10 -20.. 60 MarketGardener’sL.Scarlet 15
_ Early Scarlet Turnip......... 10
Early Deep Scarlet Turnip. 10
: Lightning Scarlet Forcing... 15
on ie re Buist’s Early Scarlet Button 10
20 40 1.95 Early Erfurt Scarlet Turnip 15
90 35 100 Scarlet Turnip (White Tip.) 10
30 se 9.50 Scarlet French Breakfast..... 10
30 ie fos Early Scarlet Olive-Shaped.. 10
5 5 78 9.95 French Half-Long Scarlet... 10
rf 50 ca Wood’s Early Frame ......... 10
30 75 2.50 Early Long Salmon............ 10
ak Now Pits Wiltra,.-..sccoe<caste 15
Karly Scarlet Globe........... 10
20 50 1.75 Rosy Gem (White Tipped).. 10
20 70 2.00 Earliest Carmine Olive.....- 15
2 70 2.00 Early Short White Forcing... 2
90 501.75 Extra Early White Turnip. 10

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fADISH—Continued Perosz. %1b. 1b. | TURNIP (White Varieties) peroz. ib, Ib.

Early White Turnip.......... a
Early White Box............... a 20
Chartier, or Shepherd......... 10° "20 ~*~. GO
Yellow Summer Turnip...... 10 20 60
White Summer Turnip...... 10 20 60
Buist’s Yellow Summer ...... Tee, Spee
Buist’s White Summer...-... 10. (26). ¥60
Golden Perfection........ -.-.. 10 20 60
White Summer Strasburg... 10 20 60
Round Black Spanish......... 10 20 =«©60
CU ESG FRG8G 5a wide snes whe ctl A, Sas, 5 de
Long White Vienna .......... 10 20 60
Buist’s Long White.....-...--. 10 30 1.00
SALSIFY, or Oyster Plant.
American Long White ....... 15 40 1.25
Imported White. ...........+++ 15 30 1.00
Sandwich Island.............+. 15 40 1.25
Buist’s Mammoth... ......--.. 25 75 2.00
SPINACH. (Special Prices, Page 111.)
Buist’s Perfection Curled.... 10 15 40
American Curled Savoy...... 10 15 40
Bloomsdale Curled....---.+++- 10 15 = 40
Norfolk Savoy-Leaved........ 10 15 40
Round Savoy....0....ccessseseee 30. 1a, 40
Broad-Leaved Flanders...... 1S bs ee
ESE INORG. 00 -sprennesaasees 10 20 40
Enkhuizen Long Standing. 10 15 40
Prickly Seeded.....-...ceeeeeee 10 20 40
SQUASH.
Early White Bush,............ 10 2) 60
Mammoth White Bush....... 10 | 20 40
YellowSummerCrook-Neck 10 20 60
Giant Yel.Sum. Crook-Neck 10 20 £60
Ge 10 20 60
Buist’s Improved Marrow... 20 40 1.25
AAISRSUE SRE oe. ove acckagseccnae 10 25 we
PETRIE inex dstvdaaed vache sak 10 2 75
London Vegetable Marrow... 15 40 1.00
Magritte... «deere. sass ceneuee 10 26 60
Mammoth Chili..............:. 1020-160
White Pineapple..........-.... 16 9952 96
Pike’s Peak, or Sibley...... 10 20 60
Orange Marrow.............++4 10 20 60
Golden Custard Bush.......... 10 20 60
FPOVICCG CEL: wp ne costes cane one 10 20 60
TOMATO.
Busy S Beauhy.-..:....-+..-2-96 40 1.00 3.50
Beis Dome? s2.8st sts e wp 50 1.25 4.00
Buist’S Majestic......... Packets only at 25 cts.
Buist’s Selected Trophy...... 25 75 2.50
Buist’s Selected Paragon.... 25 60 2.00
Livingstone’s Perfection..... 20 60 200
Livingstone’s Favorite....... 20 60 2.00
Livingstone’s Beauty......... 20 60 2.00
Livingstone’s Stone............ 25 75 2.50
Pardy, AGme -...ssaceotecces ees 25 ©6660 2.00
Early Smooth Red............ 20 60 2.00
Turner’s Hybrid, or Mikado 25 €0 200
sex, Bayhhrid.- 250-0. 2.22 20 60 2.00
Golden Trophy..-.............. 25 75 2.50
Red Pear-Shaped............+ 25 75 2.50
Yellow Plum-Shaped......... 30'<* “75"2:50
Dwarf Champion.........---++ 25 75 2.50
Mansfield’s Tree........0-+++++ 40 100 300
Red PCIE. scveceeesccecs cccaubees 30- 75 2.50

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Red, or Purple Top (Strap-

Leaved......... Wiss Taste 10 20 650
Early White Flat Dutch

(Strap-Leaved ).. ......... 10 20 650
Early Red Top Globe.......... 10 20 59
Buist’s Mammoth Purple

Top CEG. chasse ese senek 10 20 GL
Large White Globe........... 10° “Zoe yas
Large White Norfork......... 10 20 bu
Large Green Globe............ 10 20 650

Pomeranean White Globe... 10 20 656
SouthernSnow WhiteGlabe 15 20 50

Early White Egg...........+00 10 20 60
Large Cow Horn.........sss00 10 20 #60
Large White Hanover........ 10 20 60
Sweet German...........-..:0+. 10 20 5&0
Seven Top (tor Greens)...... 10 20 5%
Southern Prize..........se.ss000 10 (20°60
Early Red-Top Milan......... 10 2%

TURNIP, (Yellow Varieties).
Purple T. Yellow Aberdeen 10 20 50

Yellow Stone..svestjditeavin 10 20 650
Golden | Ball ..visssasxeddincinnl 10-2008
Amber Globe ..c.ccsccccesscess 10 20 60
Yellow Globo: css covveeen 10 20 650

TURNIP, RUTA BAGA, or Swedich.

American Yellow Ruta Baga 10 20 50
Purple T. Yellow RutaBaga 10 20 50
suist’s Improved Yellow

Petts THA oss co st -avesveots 10 20 60
Elephant Swede............... 10. 20 “od
Skirving’s Improved.......... 10 20 650
Sutton’s Champion Swede... 10 20 50
Large White, or Russian... 10 20 650
Imperial Swede .............+0 10 20 50

HERB SEEDS—For prices see page 123
TOBACCO SEEDS ‘* «Special

LAWN GASS SEED « is 124
GRASS SEEDS for Pasture 125
MILLET SEED 127
CLOVER SEED 127
BIRD SEEDS 135
SEED OATS 135

We publish a special Wholesale List of Garden
Seeds for Market Gardeners and Public Institu-
tions, which will be mailed on application.

The Best and Earliest variety of Pea for either
Market or Private Gardens is Buist’s Early
Morning Star. It surpasses all others in Earli-
ness, Quality and Productiveness. 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.

COCK
‘SCANADKO

Canada Unleached Hardwood Ashes.

Indispensable as alawn dressing or for Orchards.
They should fe applied late in fall or early in
Spring, so that the rains and snows may leach the
ashes and carry the nourishment down to the roots of
grass or trees. Our ashes are sereened and are in
proper condition for immediate use. Apply at the
rate of 1000 to 15001bs. per acre. 50 Ibs., $1.00; per
bbl., about 250 Ibs., $3.00; ton, $20.00.

_BUIST’S PURE GROUND BONE.—One of the best ferti-
lizers when pure, for grass lands and farm products;
its effects are more gradual and more lasting than
phosphates. 5lbs., 25 ets.; 25 Ibs., $1.00; 100 Ibs.,
$2.25 ; 200 1b. sack, $4.10; per ton, $35.00.

BUIST’S PURE BONE MEAL.—Ground expressly for
our trade. Better than Ground Bone for mixing
with potting soil, as it is much finer, and in better
condition for giving immediate effect. 5 lbs., 25 cts.;
50 Ibs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $2.25; 200 Ib. sack, $4.00; per
ton, $35.00.

BONE FLOUR,—Ground perfectly fine; an excellent
fertilizer for pot-plants or beds where an immediate
effect is wanted. 5 ]bs., 25 cts.; 23 lbs., $1.25; 100
Ibs., $3.00; bbl., 200 Ibs., $5.00; ton, $20.00.

COARSE BONE.—Slow but permanent in action,
indispensable in preparation of grape vine borders
or for fruit trees or bushes. 5 lbs., 25 ets.; 50 lbs.,
$1.25; 100 Ibs., $2.25 ; 2001b. sack, $4.00; per ton, $35.00.

PURE BUTTON BONE.—This is the Pure Bone which

BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE. TS9
FERTILIZERS.

is the trimmings saved from the manufacture of but-
tons ; it is one of the very best fertilizers for the gar-
den, or for a top dressing for the lawn. 5 lb. pack-
age, 30 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lIbs., $3.00; 20U 1b.
sack, $5.00; per ton, $40.00.

RONE SUPER PHOSPHATE.—Benefits crops quickly,
promoting early maturity and affording continued
nourishment throughout the season. 5 lbs., 20 cts.;
100 lbs., $2.00; 200 lb. sack, $8.75; ton, $35.00.

PERUVIAN GUANO (Lobos).—In 15, 25 and 50 ct.
packages; per 100 lbs., $8 50; sacks of about 167 ibs.,
$5.00; per ton, $45.00.

BUIST’S LAWN ENRICHER.—As a fertilizer or dress-
ing for inducing a rapid and Juxuriant growth of
grass, it cannot be excelled. Package for 100 square
feet, 30 cts., 200 square feet, 50 cts; bags of 25 Ibs.,
$1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; sack of 200 lbs.,
$4.00; per ton, $35.00.

CLAY'S FERTILIZER —This imported fertilizer is
especially recommended toall who grow either fruit,

_flowers or vegetables, and wish to bring them to the
highest perfection.

Should be used in potting soil,
or spread on staging of greenhouses planted with
flowering plants. Per bag of 25 lbs., $2.00 ; 50 lbs.,
$3.50; 100 Ibs., $6.50.

BOWKER’S FOOD FOR FLOWERS, especially intended
for plants and flowers; is entirely odorless, and one
of the very best fertilizers; it is also the best tonic
for house plants. 1% 1b. package, 15 cts.; 1 1b , 25 cts.

PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE.—A pure natural man-
ure. Its effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent
for the vegetable garden; it promotes arapid, steady
growth until maturity. It makes a rich, safe and
quick Tiquid Manure. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 40 ets.;
aan $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $12.00; per ton,

40.00.

CALCINED LAND PLASTER.—For top dressing or for
using in preparation of compost. 25 1b. bag, 50 cts.;
100 lb. bag:, $1.00; barrel, $1.50; per ton, $10.00.

POTATO CORN AND TRUCK GUANO.—A quick acting
fertilizer containing potash and animal bone. 10
Ibs., 40 cts.; sacks, 200 Ibs., $5.00; per ton, $30.00.

TOBACCO STEMS.—This has become an indispens-
able lawn covering for winter. It not only acts asa
protector, but imparts large quantities of ammonia,
and drives away insects and moles, which harbor in
a lawn during winter. Bale of about 250 lbs., $2.00,

INSECT DESTROYERS.

HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT.—A very popular and one
of the cheapest and best powders for destroying in-
sects. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 45 cts. Bags, 100 lbs.,
$4.25. Bbls. of 235 lbs., $8.50.

WHALE OIL SOAP.—An effectual remedy for destroy-
ing and preventing Insects on Plants, Trees, Vines,
ete., and for washing down the bark of Fruit Trees,
Grape Vines, ete. 1]b. bars, 15 cts.; 2 lb. bars, 25 ets.;
in bulk per 100 lbs., $7.00.

CONCENTRATED WHALE OIL SOAP.—This soap isa
strong concentration of the Whale Oil, and is more
effective in its results. 1 lb. bars, 20 ets.; 2 lb. bars,
35 cts.

TOBACCO SOAP.—A convenient and potent specific
for destruction of all insects, parasites, and their
ecgs, infesting either plants or animals. Per Ib.,
40 ets.

TOBACCO DUST —Cheaper than snuff, and quite as
effectual, A sure remedy for Green Fly. 1 lb., 10
cts.; 5 1b. package, 25 cts.; 100 Ibs., $3.50.

TOBACCO STEMS, for Fumigating purposes, per
Tb., 10 ets.; per bbl., $1.25; per bale of about 250 Ibs.,

‘ade .

PARIS GREEN.—For destroying Potato Bugs. It is
effectual for destroying that pest. Directions for use
Witheach package. Per Jb., 25 cts.

__PYRETHRUM ROSEUM, or Persian Insect Powder
For destroying Roaches, Ants, Fleas, and all other
‘1oxious insects. Per lb., 40 ets.

HELLEBORE.— For destroying Rose Slugs. Once or

two applications are usually sufficient for a season,
and it is thoroughly effective. Withdirections. Per
lb., 25 cts.

LEMON OIL INSECTICIDE —This new Insecticide
has been for some time a marvelous success in Eng-
land. It is a sweet-smelling, milk-white, soapy
wash, that can be trusted in the hands of the most
careless operator, as they cannot go wrong, it being
perfectly safe and harmless to the tenderest foliage
and roots. Jtdestroys Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip, Red
Spider, Black and Green Fly, Caterpillar, ete. Direc-
tionsoncan. 14 pt., 25cts.; pt., 40 cts; qt., 75 cts.

FLOUR OF SULPHUR.—A preventive and cure for
mildew on grape vines, ete. Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs.
60 cts ; per 100 Ibs., $5.00.

GISHURST’S COMPOUND—A very popular and
effective English preparation for preventing and
destroying Red Spider, Mildew, Scale, Mealy Bug
and Thrip. An invaluable article for all cultivators
of floweriug plants. Price, 1 lb. box, 50 cts.; 3 lb

box, $1.00.

SOLUBLE FIR TREE OIL.—For destroying insects and
parasites. Full directions with each can. % Pt.
Be ets.; pt., 7icts.; qt., $1.50; 14 gallon, $2.75; gallon,

.00.

LONDON PURPLE.—The proper proportions for
using are at the rate of one pound to 150 gallons of
water. The best article for spraying apple trees.
Lb., 20 cts; 10 1bs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $15.00.

MYERS*® CELEBRATED KNAPSACK SPRAYERS, made
of copper, and the best of them all; capacity 4 gal-
lons, Price, $10.00,

160 BUIST’S GARDEN GUIDE.

Our Special Offer This Season.
PREMIUMS ON PURCHASES OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS

What One to Ten Dollars will Purchase of Seeds in Packets and Ounces.
MAILED FREE AND SAFE DELIVERY GUARANTEED.

For ONE DOLLAR—you may select $1.25 worth in Packets and Ounces,
For TWO DOLLARS a of 2.50 ay “ *

For THREE ‘* cs “e 875 “é “ “
For FOUR a ‘ “ 5.00 rT “e “
For FIVE a we “f 6.25 “ « “
For SIX 3 $f se 7.50 “ vc “
For SEVEN “ a se 8.75 ce “ “
For EIGHT * ss « 10.00 “ “ “
For NINE - J J, 11°25 e ‘a “
For TEN a aa i) 19°50 “ “ at

Our Special Prices for Seeds in Packets only.

Most of the varieties we sell are put up in both five and ten-ccnt packets, and as
there are many who pureh se their Seec's in this way, we sell them at the following
special low prices, MAIL THEM FREE, AND GUARANTEE THEIR SAFE DELIVERY. Selee-
tions can be made by the purchas: r.

For the Five-Cent Packets. For the Ten-Cent Packets.
et ACK CGE SIRT va sen, 0 ean aE per $ 100 15 Paeketis for::...3' S03 Peper ae iat, $ 1.00
50 ml rah = J2KIG MN bei OA 188 | 50 C8 ne 3.25

100 > doe ee Psederapel apts Ae 8 350 | 100 "| tsa lu ombteetldpaladiees vila 6.38
200 Sr! papas anal Otv cise eas 6.00 200 Mm Pad i Svesku 5 ave baal 12.50
500 ee te sree toh patie 1500 500 Ot, i aee'lnac enna aed es ae 30 00

Wholesale Prices to Market Gardeners’ and all other Large
Purchasers of Seeds.

If you purchase Seeds largely or grow Vegetables for market, send for our Market
Gardeners’ Quarterly which gives our wholesale prices to which you are entitled.

We Mail Seeds Postage Paid.

Seeus 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.

We Deliver Our Seeds at Your. Station Free of Charge.

If you are located on the Pennsylvania, Reading, Balitimore & Obio or West
Jersey Rail Road where the Package System is operated, we deliver at your Station free
of any expense.

BUIST’S SEEDS are always guaranteed to prove satisfactory, or the money paid for them is
refunded. We grow all our Seeds, and therefore know what we supply is correct in both their
Growth and Purity. ;

IT IS AN EXPENSIVE OPERATION to sow and cultivate your Garden for an entire

= season
and then find your crops are of little or no yalue.

YOU MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE FACT. hut it is nevertheless true that over one-half the
seeds that are annnally sold are worthless, either from their old age, or spurious stocks.

OUR SYSTEM OF CONDUCTING BUSINESS is to give satisfaction to our Customers which
we always guarantee.

ROBERT BUIST COMPANY,
SEED GROWERS. STORES, No. 922 and 924 Market St.,
Next to Post-Office, Philadelphia, Pa.

Wak
—/ 1828 SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR 1900 S

BUIST’s
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 SEEDS FROM OUR ROUSE ARE PUT UP UNDER OUR TRADE MARR,

ONO SE rn «ESTABLISHED 1s2 ayes Ry No one can appreciate the

SE ee eee value of reliable Garden Seeds
a <s > = } re Seite better than those who have
3.77 ~ : been goes dee peed: The

country is flooded with wortk-

att’ LATE DEU Yr, 4 less trash, and too much care
% IMPROVED A cannot be exercised in select-
SEA » ing your supply; always avoid

se) purchasing what are termed

**Commission Seeds,’’ as they

will rarely be found reliable,

from the fact that old stock is

taken back from year to year,

AN boxes reassorted from others,

: ial > _ swig < and the same seeds sent out
Nh “i Wy YY pp A ay again as new crop. If you

\\ y have not yet found a good
brand, we invite you to try

those grown and put up by us;

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

left over are annually cut out

Fe ee J i bp, «and replaced with new crops.

—— . HORN IRARRSINS N/E ‘They can be obtained from all

LANc Si 1c the responsible Druggists and

—SSSS j Dealers throughout the U.S.;

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te m=, serve our Trade-mark, Our
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printed in black, and large or
full size in bright solid colors,
with the name of ROBERT
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-
: dé ing any other trade-mark, are
ON spurious or old. Should your
WARDE Vee merchant noi keep Buist’s
CS Szeps, then make out your
P FORPURITY AND «ty “ ’ own order from this Garden
—— SUPERIOR QUALITY<& a “{ Guide. Send it with a remit-
ROWER'S—==3** PHILADEL ® tance direct to us, and your
crder shall receive prompt
personal attention. Our greatest effort is to supply our customers 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 Be raising of cattle; in both cases you require the best stock from which to realize the great-
est profit.

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