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4II. 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. [image. A ground cherry with a blank center.] 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." 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. [image. stalk of corn with two ears of corn. signed by A. Blanc.] [image. round fruit.] [A section has been removed from bottom of this page. Some text from a previous page shows through.] | 4II. 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. [image. A ground cherry with a blank center.] 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." 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. [image. stalk of corn with two ears of corn. signed by A. Blanc.] [image. round fruit.] [ |