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8. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.

CABBAGE.--Continued.
PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY.--The Savoy or curly cabbages are of much finer flavor and quality than the best of other kinds, and should be more generally cultivated. The variety we offer is the finest of the Savoys. Heads large, finely curled and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.
LUXEMBERG HARD HEAD.--An excellent variety, which is in great favor on the Chicago market, and the seed frequently sells there at $1.00 per ounce or more. It makes a medium size, very hard head of extraordinary weight. Owing to its remarkable keeping properties, and the fact that the head remains as green as when gathered in the fall, is king of all cabbage for late spring selling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
FOTTLER'S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK.--Excellent for summer and fall use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
SUREHEAD.--Very reliable in heading, good shape and large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
CHASE'S EXCELSIOR.--Medium early and not excelled for sure, solid heading, which is the highest recommendation for a cabbage which must mature in the trying heat of summer. Another remarkable feature is that it never cracks. Very popular with our southern customers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.25.
MARBLEHEAD MAMMOTH.--Largest of all; have in some instances grown to a weight of 90 pounds, and the heads of such size that they would not go into a two-bushel basket. Good for exhibition at fairs, but too loose headed and uncertain for main crop. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.60.
MAMMOTH RED ROCK.--A market gardener's strain of unusual size, weight and color. Its handsome appearance, large size, solidity and good quality, will make it very desirable to all who like red cabbage. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
CABBAGE PLANTS.--See list of vegetable plants.

CUCUMBERS.
One ounce will plant 50 hills; two pounds will plant one acre.
Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil. For first early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes, or in small flower pots, six weeks before they can be set out in open ground. When danger of frost is over transplant in hills four feet apart each way. For general crop plant in open ground in May, about twelve seeds in a hill. When danger of bugs is past thin to four strong plants in a hill. For pickling, plant in June. Sprinkle the vines with plaster or air-slacked lime to protect from bugs, or use Slug Shot to kill the bugs. The cucumber seed crop was almost an entire failure this year, and prices will doubtless be very much higher or seed stock exhausted before season is over.
EARLY EXPRESS.--See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
CUMBERLAND.--See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
GREEN PROLIFIC.--A splendid pickling sort. Very productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
JAPANESE CLIMBING.--A novelty from Japan which has proven thoroughly adapted to open air culture throughout Europe and America. The vines are of healthy, vigorous growth, with rich, dark green foliage, and throw out strong, grasping tendrils, which enable it to climb trellis, wire netting, brush or any other suitable support. It comes into bearing quickly and continues to set fruit abundantly throughout the season. Of large size, thick, tender, of delicate flavor, cylindrical shape, flesh pure white, skin dark green, turning to brown and netted when ripe; of excellent quality for slicing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 1/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.

[image] NEW CLIMBING JAPANESE CUCUMBER

PERFECT WHITE SPINE.--For many years we have been growing and improving this variety on our seed farm, and as a result we offer to our customers this improved strain, pronounced by good judges superior to either Peerless or Arlington. Fruit even and good size, straight, well formed and symmetrical. It is of uniform shape, making it unexcelled for pickling. Immensely productive, and keeps longer solid and crisp than any other variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.60. By express, 5 lbs. or more @ $1.35.
BOSTON OR JERSEY PICKLE.--Is used almost exclusively by the market gardeners near Boston for pickling. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
WEST INDIAN GHERKIN, or BURR--Makes a handsome pickle of first class quality. Be sure and try it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 1/4 lb. 80c.
SNAKE.--A remarkable and very interesting curiosity. Cucumbers grow curled up like a snake with the head protruding, and some measure six feet in length. Grown chiefly as a curiosity and for exhibition. In packets only, each 10c.

IMPROVED LONG GREEN.--A standard sort. Vine vigorious [vigorous] and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as early as the shorter sorts; fruit about 12 inches long, firm and crisp. The young fruit makes one of the best of pickles, and when ripe is the best of any for sweet pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.25.
IMPROVED CHICAGO PICKLE.--This variety which originated with a leading pickle grower near Chicago, is considered the best variety there as it is very prolific, matures early and produces an immense number of desirable shaped pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
NEW ASTRO.--A variety of the highest merit for gardeners, some claiming that they made more money from a crop of these grown early in hotbeds than from any other crop, as they yield a continual daily picking and sell quickly at $1.00 per dozen. Fruit large, perfect shape, 8 to 12 inches long. They are of the very best quality for slicing, as the flesh is white and crisp and they have very few seeds. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00.
IMPROVED BISMARCK.--An excellent variety with very long fruit, pointed at both ends, very uniform in shape, size and color, thus making it an excellent sort for marketing. Holds its dark green color well. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
WHITE PEARL.--Bears freely throughout the season. The skin is very smooth and of beautiful pearly white; even the young fruits are of a very light color, nearly white. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 6[?]c, lb. $2.00.
EARLY CLUSTER.--Grows in clusters. Productive and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
EMERALD.--A new variety from Ohio, which possesses that rich, dark green color which has so long been sought for but never before obtained, retaining its color until fully ripe. Its fruit sets early and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight, handsome fruits of most desirable qualities. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.

[image] EMERALD CUCUMBER.

MUSTARD.
A pungent salad, used with Cress or for greens. Sow thickly in rows, cut when about 2 inches high. One ounce will sow about 75 feet of drill.
OSTRICH PLUME.--See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c.
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED.--Highly esteemed in the south, where the seed is sown in the fall. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
WHITE ENGLISH or LONDON. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 45c.
CHINESE GOLDEN.--Leaves very thick, finely curled, and of a bright golden yellow color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c.

RHUBARB--Or Pie Plant.
One ounce will produce about 100 plants.
Succeeds best in deep, rich soil. Sow in spring in drills, cover one inch. Thin plants to six inches apart. Transplant in autumn or spring to permanent beds, three feet apart each way.
IDEAL MAMMOTH--Largest and best. See novelties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c.
VICTORIA.--The old standard sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
VICTORIA RHUBARB ROOTS.--By mail 15c each, $1.00 per dozen.

TRY THE EXPRESS CUCUMBER--IT IS THE BEST QUALITY FOR SLICING.