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II. SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES FOR 1887.

White Plume Celery - The stalk and portions of its inner leaves and heart are naturally white and becomes fit for use by simply tying it up closely with soft twine. It is solid and crisp, possessing a rich nutty flavor; while its peculiarly beautiful centre leaves make it very ornamental as well as toothsome. In careful and extended tests it had also proved to be the earliest to mature of any. We wish to say, however, that this variety does not blanch during the hot weather, but as soon as the weather becomes cooler it shows its self-blanching character. The introduction of this new variety makes it possible for all to grow celery. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 1/4 lb. $1; lb. $3.50.

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Ground Cherry.

Improved Ground Cherry - For years past we have known the common Ground Cherry or Strawberry Tomato, and passed it by as unworthy of special attention. Sometime since an article appeared in the Home Department of the Chicago Inter Ocean, from a correspondent in Minnesota, who had grown and been improving this little vegetable for over twenty-five years, and we will quote from what she says regarding it: "One thing which with me is one of the most important of all the fruits in my cookery, I do not recollect of ever seeing named in the Home, and that is the Ground Cherry (not the wild one.) They grow well on almost any dry soil, are easier raised than the tomato, and are prolific bearers, and Oh! such lucious [luscious] fruit. For sauce they are excellent, and for pies I know of nothing that can equal them in flavor and taste. They are just splendid dried in sugar, and they will keep, if put in a cool dry place in the shuck, nearly all winter. I have never seen them named in any seed catalogue, and from what I learn from friends in different parts of the country to whom I have sent the seeds they seem to be very little known. No one after raising them once will ever make a garden again without devoting a small portion at least to the Ground Cherry. Mrs. Mamy L. Baldwin."
We have corresponded with this lady's husband, and purchased all their this year's crop of seed, and from samples of the fruit sent by them, we plainly see that it is a vast improvement over the original variety. We have on exhibition in our store samples of the fruit preserved which are truly delicious, and some of the fruit dried in sugar which much resemble raisins, and even surpasses them in flavor. It seems very strange to us that a vegetable possessing so many good qualities to recommend it, had not before been subjected to this improvement, and introduced to the public. We could obtain but comparatively a small quantity of the seed, and customers desiring it should order early, as it will be impossible to obtain more after this stock is exhausted. We have put the price low so that you can try it. Per packet of about 150 seeds 10 cents; 6 for 50 cents.

New Extra Early Cory Sweet Corn - This new variety is undoubtedly the earliest Sweet Corn in cultivation, being about one week earlier than the Marblehead, which previous to the introduction of this, was generally acknowledged as the earliest. It grows a larger kernel and a larger and more marketable ear than the Marblehead and will soon supplant that variety in our markets. Its habit of growth, productiveness and otherwise general appearance is very similar to the Marblehead, from which it is supposed to have been originally extracted, and over which it is a great improvement. It is well worth trial and has but to be tested to be appreciated. Per pkt. 10 cts.; qt. by mail 65 cts.; pk. $2.25; bu. $7.50.

Page's New Stripe Rice Pop Corn - This splendid novelty, which is the result of a cross between the best White and Red varieities of Rice Pop Corn, we have been at work improving during the past four years, until now we have undoubtedly the best, handsomest and most attractive variety of Pop Corn in existence. We offer it to our customers this year for the first time, and are certain that it will prove a splendid acquisition with which all will be pleased.
The color is a clear translucent white, and each kernel is distinctly striped with bright crimson as shown in our illustration on the cover of this catalogue. The ears are of good size and well filled out; kernels are long and pointed resembling rice.
It ripens earlier than any other variety with which we are acquainted; is unsurpassed in productiveness, extremely tender when popped, bursting out very large, white as snow, and of finest quality. All should try it. Per pkt. 10 cts.; 1/2 pt. 35 cts.; qt. $1; all by mail prepaid.

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NEW EXTRA EARLY CORY CORN.

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VINE PEACH.

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