. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. 73 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 ra
. Buist's garden guide and almanac. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. BUIST'S GARDEN GUIDE. 73 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 formatiou of the bulb, which is not very large in size, but is always exceedingly tender and of very delicate flavor. Per oz., 40cts.; 4oz., $125; lb., $ 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.; X rt> > 75 cts.; lb., $ Early Purple Vienna.—Similar to the above except in color; on that account is not so desirable. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ Large Green or White.—These are coarse growing varieties, and more generally grown for feeding cattle. Per oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ GOURDS. COURGES (Fr.). 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 not crack, and are uninjured by cold or wet, and therefore make the best nest-eggs. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts ; \ lb., $; lb., $2 75. Sugar Trough Gourd.— They grow to hold from 4 to 10 gallons each, have thick, hard shells, very light and durable, and are also useful as baskets. X lb., 75 cts.; lb., $ Luffa or Dishcloth Gourd.—This re- Dipper markable plant derives its name from the peculiar lining of its fruit which is of a spongy, tough and very durable texture, which renders it very valuable as a natural dishcloth. Per packet, 10 cts.; oz.,
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