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GREETING.

1388. 1888,
KIND FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

-f'E AGAIN have the pieasure of wishing you a Happy New Year, and handing you our Catalogue for

1838, with the hope that you have prospered in the year just closed. :

Weare truly grateful to you for the aid you have given us in doubling our seed trade and largely
increasing our plant and tree trade the past year, over any preceding year. This must be attributed to your
confidence in our ability to furnish you with good seeds and plants, together with your previous knowledge of
our having sent out the very best of everything, as well as our manner of doing business. ;

Although the many letters we are constantly receiving commending our Seeds, Plants, Packing, Prompt-
ness, é&c., assure us that we have given our patrons in the past the highest satisfaction, and that our efforts to
conform to our motto: ‘‘Square Dealing, Live and Let Live,” and supply all with superior stock of every variety
we offer have been appreciated, we wish to assure every one who receives this catalogue that no effort will be
spared to do even better in the future as we know we can profit in many ways by past experience.

“Sound” Seeds, true to name, are indispensable to the gardener and no good results can be btained
without them. Therefore no seeds will be sent out that are not of good vitality, as shown by thorough test of
every variety.

As heretofore we catalogue only such of the older varietres of Vegetables and fruits as have proved the
most valuable, with a few Novelties, which we have reason to believe will be found of value. While we would
not advise any one to rely for a full crop on any new thing, either Vegetable or Fruit, until it has been tried on
your own soil, we would recommend a trial in a small way every year, of many of the new things offered.

Our descriptions we aim to have truthtul and knowingly we will not extoll anything above its merit.
And while we do not claim to have better seeds or plants than any one els: might have, we do claim to take
‘more pains to have them better than many do, and yet we are unable to find a variety of cabbage that grows so
large that a tall man cannot reach the top of it; or melon so large that a man can hide behind it; or tomato a
foot or more through; although we test nearly all of the novelties offered every year.

As many of our best patrons have been with us for years until their names have become familiar, we
know we have been able to please them, and we hope many more who receive this catalogue will give usa
chance, by giving us at least a small order, to show them the quality of our stock, and our manner of doing busi-
ness. We areconfident we can give all entire satisfaction, and that a better acquaintance will result in mutual

benefit.

Very Truly Yours,

FRANK FORD & SONS.

DIRECTIONS, TERMS, ETC.,

THAT SHOULD BE READ BEFORE
MAKING YOUR ORDER.

AME, POST OFFICE, AND
YOUR N ee Cc

Should be distinctly written, and be sure that neither
is omitted. ZThis may seem to many an unnecessary
statement, yet we receive many letters without signa-
tures, ér without post office or state.

TERMS.

Orders for goods amounting to less than $10, to be
shipped by freight or mail, must be accompanied with
the tull amount in cash. If desired, we will book
larger orders when at least one-fourth the amount
-comes with order, the balance to be paid before ship-
ment. Goods will be sent C. O. D. by express when
not less than one-fourth the amount comes with the
-order, the balance (with cost of collection) to be paid
on delivery. Our prices are too low to incur any risk
-of loss by giving credit.

PRICES

In this catalogue do not include postage, except on
seeds in packetsand ounces. See headings to different
departments for amount.

We have aimed to make our prices as low as good
plants and seeds can be bought of any reliable party,
but we wish it distinctly understood that we wzé/ xot
be undersold by any responsible firm on the same
quality of stock. We cannot grow good strawberry
plants, dig them properly, straighten out the roots, tie
in bunches and pack in good moss at prices they are
sometimes offered, by the thousand, by those who grow
them in sand, rake them out with a garden rake, and
without sorting, thrown in a barrel loose, or even tied
in bunches with the plants in every shape, and shipped
without any moss or packing of any sort.

Good seeds or plants, true to name, and handled as
they should be, are cheap at any reasonable price,
while poor seeds or plants, improperly handled, are

‘dear ata rice.
mee TEES” BACKING.

Having an abundance of the best quality of moss,
and using fight boxes and baskets, every one who re-
ceives goods from us commends our superior manner
of packing, for which we make no charge, except for
putting up bales of trees, for which we require a small
amount to partially pay for the extra time.

ERRORS.

The utmost care is taken to fill all orders to the let-
ter, but if any mistakes occur in count, or omission,
please notify us at once and they will be cheerfully

corrected.

ORDER EARLY.

o not wait until you aré ready to plant, Orders
zor Seeds alone will be sent soon after receipt of order,
and for Potatoes and Plants will be filled in rotation as
received, as near as may be, and as early asthe season
will permit. Some seasons are so short for digging
and shipping plants that we are obliged to work almost
night and day to fill orders promptly. By having
orders early so they can be booked and tags ready be-
fore the hurrying season begins, it will greatly facili-
tate our work, and lessen the chances for errors.

SUBSTITUTING

Is never done without permission, but sometimes, late
in the season, the stock of some varieties is exhausted,
and then it would be of mutual benefit to substitute
some variety of equal value, and of the same season of
ripening. Please bear this in mind in making the or-
der, and give permission to substitute if so desired.

EXPRESS CHARGES.

We work for the interest of our patrons by making
our packages as light as the safe carriage of the goods
will permit, and thus reduce the charges to the very
lowest figure.

On small packages of from two to four pounds, the
express charges are sometimes less than postage,
Therefore, if convenient to receive goods by express,
give the name of the office, and leave it optional with
us to prepay by express or mail.

SEEDS AND PLANTS BY MAIL

To all parts of the United States, Canada, and to
France and England, have invariably reached their
destination in fine condition by our manner of pack-
7ng, bringing Sunnyside Nursery and Seed House to
every rural postoffice.

HOW TO SEND MONEY.

Postoffice or Express Orders, Drafts on New York,
or Registered letters will be perfectly safe and at our
risk of loss, preference being given in the order named.
To personal checks add 25 cents for collection on all
sums of less than $50.

We assume no risk of loss inthe mails of Postal
Notes, Currency or Stamps enclosed in a letter without
being registered, although we deem it quite safe to
send small amounts in this way.

POSTAGE STAMPS

May be sent for change, but do not send one dollar’s
worth when a bill can be obtained ; one, two, five, six,
or ten cent stamps may be sent before April 1st; after
that, please give us two cent.stamps.

SOME: REASONS

We can Make

FIRST. Our Shipping Facilities. In ordering
goods of any kind, the cost of transportation should be
considered. Having three competing railroad lines,
and four express companies, and being centrally lo-
cated, we are able to secure the very lowest /rezght
and exfress rates to all points, making if one of the
very best shipping points in the United States, certain-
ly a pointer worth considering.

SECOND. We are located at our country home,
** Sunnyside,” just outside of the city limits, and only
three-fourths of a mile from the postoffice and four
express offices, and only about a mile from three rail-
road depots, and as we have no high city rents and
taxes to pay, and do not issue an expensive illustrated
catalogue (although we think it contains everything of
merit in our line), and as we were all brought up to
work, and are willing to work, our expenses are re-
duced toa minimum.

THIRD. By an examination 4G our prices you will
see that we are determined to give our patrons the
benefit of our light expenses.

FOURTH. We have adopted the word ‘ Sound? to
indicate the quality of our seeds, and we propose to
have them what the word implies in every particular.
Every variety of seed is THOROUGLY TESTED, so that
we know they are of good germinating power, and
will grow under ordinary circumstances.

FIFTH. Itis our ambition to have Ford’s Sound
Seeds a household phrase throughout the land, and

SPECIAL OFFER

—_— W H y—.
it to your Interest to Favor us with your Orders.

we will do all in our power to satisfy our ambition, by
furnishing our patrons with the very best seed posst-
ble, and returning full value for money received.

SIXTH. We guarantee to furnish the best seeds
and plants we can raise or procure, and their safe ar-
rival to purchasers by mail or express, and we believe
all our seeds and plantsare true to name and ‘‘Souzd.”
As there are so many contingencies on which tbe final
success of the crop depends, we cannot in any way
warrant any given result, or hold ourselves responsi-
ble for failures. Butas mistakes will sometimes occur,
we will hold ourselves ready to refill any order gratis
that proves untrue to name.

SEVENTH. We prepay the postage on all seeds’
sold by the Jackage and ounce, but for larger quanti-
ties, and for plants and potatoes we give prices which
do not include postage, as we send large quantities of

- goods by express as well as by mail.

EIGHTH. Our packets will be found to contain a
liberal amount of seed. Much more than is put in by
most seedsmen, and many varieties are only sc. for
which others charge roc.

NINTH. Should any of our patrons desire any
novelty or variety of seed not listed by us, they need
not hesitate to include them in their order at regular
prices, as we have arrangements whereby we can pro-
cure on short notice everything offered by the trade in
seeds or plants.

OF GARDEN AND FLOWER
SEEDS IN PACKETS ONLY;

Including all novelties in Vegetables and Flowers. And the collection may be made up partly of each, at the

option of “the Purchaser.

SEEDS BY THE OUNCE, POUND, PINT OR QUART, CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS OFFER.

For the purpose of inducing the largest number possible to test our seeds, and believing that they will
give such universal satisfaction that we will be sure of future orders from all who plant them, we have decided

UNPRECEDENTED OFFER:
For 50 cents the purchaser can select seeds in packets to the value of 70 cts.
For $1 the purchaser can select seeds in packets to the value of $1.60.
For $2 the purchaser can select seeds in packets to the value of $3.25.
For $3 the purchaser can select seeds in packets to the value of $5.00.
B@S~ Prepaid by mail if desired to any part of the United States.

Considering that we give our full size retail Packets, many of them priced only 5 cents, and containing
as much seed as others priced at 10 cents, and that the purchaser can select any kind of Vegetable or Flower
seed they may need (including all Novelties), that we offer in Packers,

IT IS THE MOST LIBERAL OFFER EVER MADE,

to make the following

Which is only made possible by our comparatively light expenses,

and the fact that we are assured that the

result obtained by planting Forp’s SouND SEEDs will be the best advertisement we can possibly give them.

WHAT OUR PATRONS SAY.

The following quotations are selected from hundreds of similar,

unsolicited letters, received during the past

year, which we have on file.

“Collection of potatoes received with surprising
quickness, with my thanks for the favor. The tone of
your descriptions is pleasing, while’some others repel
by their extravagant boasting. With all good wishes.”

Rev. A. D. STOWELL,
Newark Valley, N. Y., June, 1887.

“Plants came yesterday. Every thing is all right
and looked fresh and nice. Your manner of packing
is perfect.” Mrs. CuHas. B. NIcHOLs,

Copp, Dakota, May 13, 1887.

“The seeds purchased of you last spring have

turned out to my entire satisfaction.

says they could not have been better.”
JOHN H. STRATFORD,

Brantford, Ont., September, 1887.

«Seeds came to hand all in good order, for which ac-
cept thanks for promptness. I think it a pleasure to
deal withsuch men. ‘Trying to increase your sales I
remain” W. H. McGrew,

Smith’s Ferry, Pa., March, 1887.

My gardener

“The package of trees and plants came all right.
The packing was perfection itself. There was not a
bud missing or a plant bruised or dead. Itisa pleas-
ure to treat with gentlemen.” H. A. Simpson,

Pana, IIll., April 30, 1887.

“T received plants to-day in splendid order and
like your plants the best of any firm I deal with.”

J. N. Rivey,
Washington C. H., O., May 6, 1887.

“Last March Mr. Edwards ordered for us from your
house 2,500 strawberry plants. As they have done so
well we want to know the price of the following rasp-
berry and blackberry plants.”

TempLe & Bosinson,
Leon, Mexico, June 23, 1887.

“The grape vines received from you last spring were
the finest I ever saw, and they all grew nicely, not
one missed. Wiil order more next year.”

Nick VOGLEGESANG,
New Alsace, Ind., June, 1887,

early; six to ten days earlier

4 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIC.

— SoUND WEGETABLE SEEDS.

Special Mention of Some Novelties and Varieties of Superior Excellence.
WiITH PRICES OF ALL.
As we send large Quantities of Seed by Express and Freight, as well as by Mail,
Our Erices do not Imclude FPestage, except on
PACKETS AND OUNCES.

If to go by mail, in larger quantities than ounces, add for postage at the rate of 16 cents per pound, 30
cents per quart on Peas, Beans, Pop and field Corn, and Sugar Cane; 20 cents per quart on Sweet Corn and
Broom Corn. If Beans, Peas and Corn in Packets are ordered to go by express not prepaid, the purchaser may
deduct two cents from the price of each Packet.

See page 3 for SPECIAL OFFER of Seeds in Large Packets.
We will put up Mali Pecks at Peck rates, and Half Pounds at
Pound rates.

ASPARAGUS, Spargel. _Dwarf Horticultural, or Marblehead Early Hor.
Conover’s Colossal. A ticultural. These are the same,
well tried standard variety, large although by some catalogued as
size, quick growth, excellem distinct varieties; extremely ear-
quality’ “Pkt; 5¢:3)/0z., 106.3 4 ly; same size and color of the Old
Ibeicce or, Iba i4acy One year Pole Horticultural or Cranberry,
roots by mail, $1 per 100; by ex- with all its fine qualities; very
press, 60c. per 100. Two year e.. hardy, prolific, free from rust,
roots by express, $1 per 100. eR handsome red speckled pods. In
Moore’s Cross-Bred. New, Vs fact, we think it the very best
claimed to be of great excellence. “=“Sxu = é early bean for shelling oS
It has taken the prizes at the Mass. Hort’! Shows for Pkt.,- roc.; pt, 15C.; qt., 25¢.;
years. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 15¢.; % lb., 30c.; lb., $1. One year peck, $1.25. :
roots by mail, $1 per 100; by express, 60c. per 100. Boston Favorite, or Goddard. We have grown
Palmetto. New, said to be “earlier, yielding bet- this three years, ani find it remarkably productive; a
ter and more even and regular in its growth” than week or ten days later than the Dwarf Horticultural;
Conover’s Colossal. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; % lb., $1; Ib., | Pods long and large, speckled with bright red, showy

2 a -b : and attractive; beans speckled, nearly an inch long
Sore gear, $1:50,BeE 200; DY Sapice and of the very best quality fora green shelled bean.

eee po ee Pkt., roc.; pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c.; peck, $x-25.
BEANS. Bohne. Champion. Low’s. ‘Pods green, large and long.
DWARF OR BUSH. containing five to eight beans each, which are bright

If to go by mail add to the price at the red when ripe, and fine flavor when cooked. As a

aac. string bean itis of exquisite flavor, entirely stringless
Be nce eae ae Foe postage and tender, wonderfully productive.’’ Pkt., 1oc.; pt.,

20C.; qt., 35C.

Early Red Valentine. Mf. Round Pod. Anim-
provement on the Old Valentine, being about ten days
earlier; the pods are very tender, fleshy and brittle.
By some it is liked better than the Wax varieties for
string beans, especially profitable for market gardeners
wax-like; cooks quickly; seed / on account of earliness and great productiveness.
medium size; oval, mottled. 2 a SQ Pkt., 10C.; pt., 15C.; qt., 25c., peck, $1.25.

PEL, rec. : pt, 156. 5/qt-,25c. 3 : White Kidney, ov Royal Dwarf. An excellent

than Black Wax, of the highest
quality either for snaps or to
shell while green. Pods string-
less, long, broad and flat; gol-
‘den yellow, very fleshy and

peck, $1.75. standard variety, either to shell green or cook when
Ivory Pod Wax. Very early and productive; en- | dtied. Pkt., 8c.; pt.yr2c.; qt., 20¢.; peck, $1.25.

tirely stringless; pods long and waxy white; very tender Large White Marrow. A standard for
as a string bean, and none better when ripe for baking, field culture, productive. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20¢.;
being very rich and good flavored; seeds white. Pkt., peck, $x.

10C.; pt., 15°; qt., 25C.; peck, $1.50. Long Yellow Six Weeks. A_ good old
Crystal White Wax. Pods waxy white nearly | sort; very early, prolific, good quality. Pkt., 8c.; pt.,

transparent, fair size, stringless, very rich and tender, E2C.5.qt. 20G.; peck, $x.

quick growth and retains its tenderness a long time; Early Red Valentine. A standard well

seeds white. Pkt.. 10c.; pt., 15¢.;qt, 25c.; peck, $1.50. known sort, of early snap bean. Pkt., 8c.; pt,

Lemon Pod Wax. A new and valuable variety, 12c.; qt. 20c.; peck, $1.25.

fater than any of the above, and very product've, pods Green Gem, or Wonder of France, or Green
one ee tender, lee ees pele te bean OES Flageolet. Seeds and pods are green in color till ripe,
w ie ITY.» seeds white. Pkt., roc.; pt., r5c ; qt., 25¢; pods long and straight, very productive, as a dry shell
peck, ¥1-75- ye # bean of excellent quality. Pkt., roc.; pt., 15¢.; qt., 30c.

Prolific Tree. Astrong grower, bearing its load ‘‘We tested some of your seeds last year and they

of pods well up from the ground, not liable to rust; | were just as you represented them to be, sound and
beans small, uniform in size, white and of good quality, Feliablen?? James J. Root
resembles the old Navy bean, but far more productive, ; ; . é ‘
a superior field variety. Pkt., 8c.; pt., r2c.; qt., 20¢.; Spang Mountais, ., Janay ase

peck, $r. “The plants you sent me before were the finest I
Canadian Wonder. In growth the plant is dwarf, | €VeT put out.” .,_ J: D. C. Stark,
pods abundant and very long, very tender for string; Hamilton, O., April, 1887.
and for green shelled beans, they are scarcely equaled “The seeds you sent me have proved tip-top, as
in rich, delicious flavor; seeds red or maroon color. they are up and growing lustily.” HH. HaGirps
Pkt., roc.; pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.25. Fall Crook, Cal., March, 1887.

Please use our order sheet and envelope, and be particular to fill the blanks

plainly, especially your name, post-office, and State, and keep the order for
seeds fepsrate from the order for plants,

1888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—!888. 5

BEANS. Stangen Bohne.
POLE OR RUNNING.

King of the Garden Lima. (Platt.) Having
given this a trial, we offer it to to our patrons with the
assurance thai it is a valuable acquisition, and a very
great improvement on the old Large Lima, in szze,
earliness and product.veness; the pods grow in clus-
ters, with seldom less than four and often five beans of
the largestsize ineach. Thestock we offer was grown
by the originator, and cannot fail to give satisfaction.
Pkt. 10G33°36-pt..,15¢.; pt., 25c-; qt ,-45C.

Large White Lima. The oldstandard, productive
and excellent quality. Pkt., roc.; pt, 20c.; qt., 35¢.;
peck, $1.75. ay

Dreer’s Improved Lima. The seed of this is not
as large as the Large Lima. Itisa littie earlier, and
fully as productive and equalin quality. Pkt. s0c.;
PEp2OCs.Gt., 356.5. peCks S1-75-

Extra Early Lima, ov Szeva. Thisis the earliest
Lima; seed small, but abundant and of fine flavor.
Pkt., co0c.; pt.,-20c.; qt:, 35. ; peck, $e.

Early Cluster. New, the very earlzest of all Pole
Varieties, fully two weeks ahead of any other, and as
early as any of the bush varieties. In a green state
the beans are white, and nearly as large as the Lima,
and when cooked possess the same rich flavor to
such an extent that itis difficuit to distinguish them
from Limas. They are frequently fit for the table be-
fore the Lima begins to blossom; very productive, and
continue a long time in bearing. Pkt., 10¢.; pt., 25¢.;
qt, 4o0c.

Dreer’s Ear!ty Golden Cluster. 4. new pole,
“wax variety; very early for pole bean, being but a few
days later than the Dwarf Golden Wax, and continues
to bear till killed by frost, marvelously prolific, pods
grow in clusters of three to six, and are six to eight
inches long, of a beautiful golden yellow, which they
retain a long time aiter being picked. It snaps easily,
is stringless, cooks tender and of very delicate flavor.
Pkt.; toc:3pt, 3ecis"qt-s'soc:

Duich Gase Knife. An old stand-by, one of the
earliest pole beans. excellent for shelling. Pkt, roc.;
pt., 20c ; gt., 30c.; peck, $1.50.

Southern Prolific. One ofthe most productive;
pods grow in clusters, and are very-long, round and
fleshy; they make excellent string beans. Pkt., roc.;
MES 20C5 GE, s5Gz

London Horticultural, ox Cranberry. An old
Standard sort, very rich and excellent, as a green
shell bean. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 15c.; qt, 25c.; peck, $1.50.

Lazy Wives. We dislike the name so much that
-we have declined heretofore to catalogue this most ex-
cellent pole bean. Iithere was any court we could
appeal to, we would impeach the name. We do not
believe in Lazy IVzves, nor do we think there are many,
if any, among farmers or gardeners. Better the name
were /hrifty i¥ives,as such are always Icoking for
the best. Lhe most productive, that they may be
quickly picked, must be large and stringless to get
‘them ready to cook quickly. Tender, rich and
lucious as a _ string bean, the beans large, white and
rich for winter cooking; to enable them to supply their
tables with the best. 7hrzfty l/zves, this is the bean
-you are looking for. Last but not least, you will not
‘be obliged to spend your time turning them around

the pole; they will attend to that. Pkt, roc.; pt,
25¢.; qt., 40c
BEETS. Runkel Rube.
TABLE.
Eclipse. Very early, quick

sgrowth, dark crimson color, very
-smooth, nearly globe shape, smal!
‘top, and of the best quality. It ,
is not only the best extremely
early beet, but if sown late itis
good for winter use, much better
than the Egyptian in this respect,
-and is about as early, and oi bet-
ter form and color. Pkt, 5c. ;
0z., 10.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 6oc.

Lentz. Thisnew variety gave
us such splended results in our

trial grounds the past season, we offer it to our patrons
as avery desirable acquisition. It is as carly as any
Beet grown; has a very small top, with smooth good
sized roots which are very uniform in type; flesh dark
blood red, sweet and tender, and does not become
tough like some others when full grown. We believe
it will not disappoint any one who plants it. Pkt, 5c.;
Oz; 250234 Ib4.30c¢-selb.,. $x:

Edmand’s Turnip. A new and very superior va-
riety. Nearly as early as Eclipse. Thoroughly fixed
and uniform in type. ‘Lhe skin and flesh are deep
blood red in color, exceedingly sweet and tender, of
good market size, round and very smooth, with a single
tap root; top very small. Cannot fail to give the
highest satisfaction for summer or winter use. Pkt.,
5c.; oz. 10c.; % 1b., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Early Egyptian. The earliest beet in cultivation,
of good quality when young; dark blood red skin and
flesh, bulbs medium size and flat; a superior early
market beet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 34 Ib., 15c.; lb., 50c.

Dewing’s !mproved Blood Turnip. This is of
good size, and smooth; good for home use or market;
early or late. Pkt., 5c.; oz. roc.; % Ib. 15c.; Ib., soc.

Bastian’s Extra Early Blood. Nearly as early
as the Eclipse, large size, blood red color when cooked;
fine for winter ifsown late. Pkt., 5c.; oz., r0c.; 4 1b,
r5c.; lb., 50c.

Early Bassano. Very early, roots quite flat, flesh
light color when cooked, sweet and tender while
young, grows toa large size. ‘Yop large, excellent for
greens.. Pkt£.,.5¢; 0z:, 10c.; 34-Ib.,, 15¢:; Ib:,,50¢.

Early Blood Turnip. Avery fine strain. Deep
blood red, tender, excellent for winter use. Pkt., 5¢.;
OZ) 10Gs54 bl 15¢. sb soc:

Perfection. Pizladelphia.
This seems to us to be a care-
fully bred strain, and the best
of the class of half long beets:
catalogued as Half Long Blood ;
Bastian’s Half Long Blood and
Pine Apple. The cut repre-
sents the form It grows to a
large size, is a good keeper,
deep blood red in color, and =
flesh fine grained, tender and sweet, none surpass it
in quality for fall or winter use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %
lb , 20c.; Ib., 75¢.

Long Dark Blood.
of this popular late beet.
15¢.; lb., 50c.

Swiss Chard, Silver, or Sea Kale Beet. Its
leaves make excellent greens, they are ready tor use
earlier and are better than the common beet. Later
the wax-like stems make a delicious dish, served as
asparagus or pickled. No garden is complete without
i. Pkt..5¢.; oz, acc.; 4% 1b.,, 20-5 1b, 50c.

MANGEEL WURZEL AND SUGAR
BEET.

Everyone who keeps even a single cow should
grow a quantity of these for winter feed. They yield
enormously,and will not only greatly increase the yield
of milk but add largely to the health and general condi-
tion of all kinds of stock. The cattle will faily laugh
when they see you coming with them. We name
below what we consider the very best varieties.

Orange Globe. The best Globe variety in culti-
vation, no matter how many Ag
or how long names others may Noe
give them. Our seed will be
found equal to the best and
superior to most. This is
quite rich in sugar and will
produce a larger crop on light
thin soil than any of the long
varieties, and is an excellent
keeper. Large pkt., 5c; 0z.,
Bos) a4 y Ib sec. 2 1b, ‘'30c.;''5
Ibs., $1.25.

Golden Tankard. There
is no doubt as to this being the
most profitable of all the Man-
gles, as it is an enormous
cropper and is richer in sugar

We have an excellent strain
PEE. SCZ. | fOGc 41 De

MARKET GARDENERS

and others wishing to purchase seed in larger
quantities than quoted here, should send for our

Special list before deciding to order supplies elsewhere. IT WILL PAY.

6 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO. Pp

than any other; requires a richer soil than Orange
Globe; the skin and flesh are of a deep yellow color,
and almost cylindrical in shape. It is fast taking the
lead over al} others, as ithasin England. Large pkt.,
§C.3; 0z., 5¢ ; 4 Ib., roc.; lb., 35¢.; 5 lbs., $1.50. :
Norbiton Giant. This grows to an immensesize
and is enormously productive and profitable if grown
on deep rich soil; an excellent keeper; has a small top.
Large pkt., 5¢.; 02, 5¢.; 4 Ib., 1oc.; lb., 35c.; 5 lbs.

$1.50.

_ Mammoth Long Red. Like the preceding it is
mammoth in its proportions and quite similar in all re-
spects, but perhaps a little darker red. It has many
aliases (O suit different seedsmen. Our seed will be
found e Gval to the best. Large pkt., 5c.; oz., 5¢c.; %
Ib., 1oc.; lb., 35c.; 5 Ibs., $1.50.

Imperial Sugar Beet. This is the best of the
sugar beets for feeding stock; it is very rich in sugar,
and nearly as productive as any of the Mangels.
Large pkt., 5c.; oz.,5c.; % lb., r0c.; lb., 35¢.; 5 Ib.,
$1.50.

BROCCOLI. Spargel Kokl.

Early PurpleCape. The best variety; heads com-
pact, and of a purple color, similar to cauliflower, but
more hardy. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25¢.

BORECOLE, OR KALE. Blatter
Kohl.

Green Curled Scotch, a hardy variety used for
greens in the winter, isimproved by some frost. Pkt.,
5G.; 024, xac.; 4 ilb:,.30c.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Sprossen
Kohl.

Allied to the cabbage family, producing small heads
from the side of the stem. Pkt., 5c¢.; oz.. 15¢.

CABBAGE. Kopf Kohl.

There is no other crop on which the profits depend
any more, if as much, as on the selection of the seed.
Especially is this true of the early varieties. The
seed must not only be of good germina‘ing quality,
but it must be true to type and name. Who has not
felt the disappointment, and sustained loss by using
poor seed, and when the crop should be ready for
market find but a few heads that were what they
should be, the balance nearly worthiess and anything
but true. We procure nearly all of our eastern grown
seed from one of the most reliable growers, of long ex-
perience, on Long Island, where the climatic conditions
are suited to the best development of the Cabbage.
The reports of the Ohio Experiment Station shew that
seed of every variety, from the same source, stood as
high in every respect as the best, and but very little
from any other source approached it in purity.

- We offer our Cabbage seed with the utmost confi-
dence that it wil! give the highest satisfaction and be a
credit to us. Do not think if you find our prices are
lower than many others, that our stock is inferior in
any respect, as no one can possibly have better seed
than we offer.

Choicest Strains of Eastern Grown Seed.

Early Jersey Wakefield.
The earliest cabbage of market-
able size, and universally ac-
knowledged to be the best early
cabbage in cultivation for early
market; of good size; sure to
head, and of fine quality. The
seed we offer is very choice and
will please. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20€.;
Y% Ib., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

Henderson’s Early Summer. This superior cab-
bage is about double the size of Jersey Wakefield, and
ten days later. Owing to its having short outer leaves,
it can be planted closer than most sorts. The heads
are not liable to burst; excellent for home use and pro-
fitable for market. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 20c.: % lb., 75c.; Ib.,
$2.50.

Low’s Peerless. This appears to bea very choice
strain of the Early Flat Dutch, as early as Early Sum-
mer, heads more uniform and larger, not lable to
burst and sure to head in dry seasons; few outer
leaves ; can be planted close together; in every re-
spect it is a most excellent cabbage; don’t fail to try it.
IPKt.5 5C.510zZ.5, 20C.50 4 Ib. 5G. lbs. $2. So.

Early Winningstadt. One of the best grown for
early or late; heads pointed, very hard and solid. On
this account, proof against the cabbage worms, so de-

structive to loose heading sorts; does well on hght
soils; of fine flavor, crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
15c.; % lb., goc.; lb., $1.50.

All Season’s, Gregory’s. A SORT
new second early variety about Ce Me,
the same season as Early Sum- Sa STH 4
mer, heads larger and very hard. ey, TLS
If planted late it keeps well in y
winter, reliable to head and of
excellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
3oc.; \% Ib., 8oe.

Surehead. A laie variety of
superior excellence for main
crop, ‘originated by crossing the Flat Dutch and
Drumhead varieties” Is sure to make large solid
heads of uniform size, with very few outer leaves; a
very profitable market variety. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c.; 4%
Ib., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

Louisville Drumhead. A new variety that is fast
gaining in popularity as asummer and winter cabbage.
Following Early Summer, heads very large and solid,
few outer leaves, stem short resists heat and drouth
to aremarkable degree, and stands a long time with-
out bursting ; a good one, tryit. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 20¢.;
Y Ib, 75¢.; Ib., $2.50.

Excelsior Large Flat Dutch. A choice strain
of the Premium Flat Dutch, highly esteemed for its
large size, reliability to form solid heads, and fine
quality, a good one for main crop and an excellent
keeper. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; % Ib., 60c.; |b., $2.

Chase’s Excelsior. Report of the Ohio Experi-
ment Station, 1884, says: ‘‘Thisis apparently a very
choice strain of Early Flat Dutch. Very uniform as
to type, and sure to head. * * * a *
Very promising” Report of 1885: ‘Stock good;
shows careful selection. Very sure to head; heads
solid.” Report of 1886: ‘‘Very reliable for heading.”
Such a favorable report for three years in succession
has induced us to offer it to our patrons, believing that
it is one of the very best of its season. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
20c.; % lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

Premium Flat Dutch.
among the best for winter use, the old reliable.
5¢.; 0z., 20c.; % Ib., 50c:; Ib.,.$1.75-

Marblehead Mammoth. The largest cabbage

A standard variety, and
Pkt.,

grown. It must have high cultivation to make it head
well. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. An_ early

drumhead of large size, stem small and short, sure to
head, and stand along time without bursting, an ex-
cellent fall and winter cabbage. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.:
Y% I|b., 6oc.; lb., $2.

Early Etempes.
pointed and small, not reliable for this climate.
5C.; Oz., 20C.

Savoy, Improved American Drumhead. The
best of the Savoy family, and excellent flavor. Pkt.,
5C.; OZ., 20C.

Red Dutch. Best red variety for pickling, heads.
medium size, very hard. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 2oc.

A POINTER. The report ot the Ohio Experiment
Station for 1885 says: ‘‘Early Etampes, Early Ad-
vance, Primier, J. & S’s Earliest, L.’s Earliest are
quite early, but are unreliable, forming very few solid
heads,” and except the mixtures found, they are all
similar if not identical with Early Etampes. Early
ee. Wakefield is the only reliable very early cab-

age.

The very earliest variety, heads
Pkt.,

CABBAGE.
Puget Sound Seed.

The climate of the coast of Washington Territory is
peculiarly adapted not only to the growth but the im-
provement of the Cabbage, and the production of the
finest quality of seed, which is always large and pro-
duces large, strong plants. The grower, Mr. A. G.
Tillinghast, is the pioneer of this industry in that Jo-
cality, and has had twelve years experience in grow-
ing seed there for the trade, always securing the best
stock to begin with, then by careful selection, (every
cabbage for seed passing through his own hands) for a
series of years, makes the seed we offer reliable for
purity and certain to form good heads, and cannot fail
to give the utmost satisfaction The reports of the O.
Ex. Station for the past two years show that but very
few of the great number of samples tested approach
Puget Sound Seed in purity and reliability,

We are able to offer this seed at a considerably re-
duced price from mer years.

1888—SOUND SEEDS.AND LIVE PLANTS.—!888. 7

Early Jersey Wakefield. Described above, but
“will be found a very little later than our eastern grown
seed, but larger heads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; \% Ib.,
6oc.; lb. $2.25.

Large Jersey Wakefield. New. A selection
‘from above, a few days later, with very much larger
heads, very solid, excellent quality, and reliable every
-way for a crop of superior second early Cabbage. Try
It PKES sc.; oz, 25c.3 4 lbye75e.

Henderson’s Summer. Described above. Pkt.,
35c.; oz., 20c.; % lb., 6oc.; Ib., $2.25.
Early Winningstadt. Described above. Pkt.,

BGs Ozer G24 Ib.,50c.; lb, $x.50;

Berkshire Beauty. A drumhead variety, heads
large, round, solid, quite uniform in size and shape,
and handsome. Good for late summer or winter.
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; \% Ib., 60c.; lb., $2 25.

Premium Flat Dutch, Described above. Pkt.,
BC:; 0z., 15C.; % lb., 5oc.; lb., $1.50.
Fottler’s Brunswick. Described above. Pkt.,

5C.; oz., 20C.; 4 Ilb., 60c.; lb., $2.25.

Late American Drumhead. Heads very large,
round, and compact; among the best for winter use,
as itis a goodkeeper. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; % lb., 60c.;
Ib., $2.

Marblehead Mammoth. Described above. Pkt.,
§C.; 0z., zoc.; 1% Ib., 60c. © :

Excelsior Flat Dutch. Described above.
5C.; oz., 20c.; Y% Ib., 6oc., lb., $2.

Rees

CARROT. Mohre.

Ox Heart, or Guer-
ande. This carrot grows
to a good size, is of arich
orange color. The cut
represents. the form; can
be harvested without any
digging. Ifthey are too
thickly sown, they will
crowd each other out
dike flat turnips, and by
actual experiment have
produced more than dou-
ble the weight of roots =
of any other variety, making it by far the most profit-
ble carrot to grow for stock, and it takes well in the
amarkets, Pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; % lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.

New Chantenay. A new stump rooted variety
from France, broad shouldered like the Ox Heart,
but much longer. One ofthe most productive. Color,
deep scarlet, very smooth and attractive, of extra
fine quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; % Ib., soc.

Saint Vallery. A new farge variety, of a deep
orange red color. Very smooth, 10 to 12 inches long.
Very broad at the shoulder, tapering to a point, top

very small Excellent for table use, and profitable for
field culture. -Pkt., 5c¢.; 0z., 15c.; 4% lb:, 4oc.; Ib.,
$1.25.

Large White Vosges. This new variety has
‘white skin and flesh; grows to a large size, very large,
round and regularly tapering to a point. A valuable
“variety to grow for stock. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; % !b.,
sjoc.; lb., $1.

Large White Belgian. Grows one-third above
ground, and to very large size. Top green, under
ground white; easily harvested; very. productive; use,
stock feeding. Pkt., 5c.;0z., roc.; 4% lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c.

Danvers. In form between Long Orange and
Short Horn, of a rich dark orange color. Very smooth
‘and handsome. excellent for table use or.market,
and profitable asa field crop. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.; Y%
Ahs5,25¢:5lb:,4756- 3

Haif Long Scarlet Stump Rooted. A
very popular variety with market gardeners, fine
form and color; excellent for table use and produc-
tive. Pkt., 5c.;0z., r0oc.; Y% Ib., 25c ; Ib. 75¢.

Early Scarlet Short Horn. The earliest variety
for market, and one of the best for table use. Pkt.,
Ct; OZs7pLOC+ 4 Dano Cals Cs

Improved Long Orange. A standard late sort,
on deep rich soil, a very valuable variety to grow for
stock, of good flavor, and excellent keeper. Pkt, 5c.;
oz., 10c.; % lb., 2oc.; lb., 65c.

Half Long Scarlet Carentan. An excellent car-
rot for table use, sweet and almost coreless, stump
rooted, with very few small leaves, of deep orange
color, well adapted for forcing. Pkt., 5c.; oz., roc.; %
Ib., 30c.; lb., $x.

CAULIFLOWER. Blumen Kohl.
American Grown Seed.

For several years the grower of our Puget Sound
Cabbage seed has been growing Cauliflower seed ina
small way, unti! the past season he has grown it in
sufficient quantity to offer it to the trade. He says:
“‘From the first the quality has been as good as from
any other source, and has each year improved by using
better strains of stock seed, and by selecting the best
heads for seeding, until we are warranted in staking
our reputation, in the broad claim, that these seeds are
superior to any other, not excepting Henderson’s own
stock of justly celebrated Early Snowball. Heretofore
the supply has come from Europe, but from now on
the finest grades of Erfurts can be obtained at home,
better and cheaper than the foreign supply. We have
abundant testimony from experienced Cauliflower
growers, at widely different localities in the United
States that our American grown seed are superior to
any foreign seed.”’

We take pleasure in offering to our friends these su-
perior strains of seed, believing it will*be a credit to us
to be among the first to offer American grown Cauli-
flower seed, and for the purpose of having everyone
try this seed, we put up sample packets of each variety
which will be sufficient to give ita trial, although we
would not hesitate to grow a full crop from it.

Early Padila. ‘A sport from
Henderson’s Early Snowball;
proves earlier, larger, and more
sure to head, a very desirable &
novelty now offered for the first \
time.” Sample pkt., x5c.; full *
pkt.; 30c.; 4% oz., $1.25; % oz.,
$2.25.

Henderson’s Early Snow- ey -
ball. ‘True from Henderson’s own stock seed ; only
the very best, true, perfect heads used for seeding. We
challenge the world to produce any truer or better
seec for this most popular variety.”” Sample pkt., 10¢.;
full pkt., 20c.; 4% oz, goc.; % oz., $1.65; 0z., $3.

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. “Large compact
heads of fine quality, extra choice, specially selected,
small leaves.’”? Sample pkt., 1oc.; full pkt., 20c.; 4
0z., goc.; % oz., $1.65; Oz, $3.

Imported Seed.

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. The same strain we
have sold heretofore that has given the highest satisfac-
tion. Wenever grew better cauliflower than we had
from this seed the past season. No one can offer bet-
ter seed at any price or any name. The heads are
large, pure white, and solid; matures very early, al-
together we regard this the best cauliflower in general
cultivation. Extraselected seed. Pkt., 20c.; 4% oz.,
$1.25; 14 oz., $2.25; Oz., $4.

Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Good reliable seed,
and such as is usually sold for the best, but not as care-
fully grown as the above. Pkt., 15c.; % oz., $1; %
OZ., $1.75; OZ., $3-

Early Dwarf Erfurt. Ordinary imported seed, as
goodseed as any one can possibly offer at less price
than the above select strains. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 35c.;
Vy oz., 60C.; 0Z., $I.

Extra Early Paris. A popular variety of taller
growth used for late crop. Pkt., 1oc.; % oz., 35¢c.;%
0z., 60C.; OZ.; $I. ;

Early Snowball. Grown from Henderson’s stock
seed, from a thoroughly reliable source, not Puget.
Sound seed. Pkt., 20c.; % 0z., goc.; % oz., $1.65; 0z., $3

Lenormand’s Short Stem. One of the best
late varieties, producing very large, well formed heads
of extra fine quality. Its leaves protect the close
solid curd, and keep it clean and white. Pkt., roc.;
YY 02Z., 35C.3 OZ., 60C.

Large Late Algiers. An excellent late variety,
sure to form large heads, very popular with market
gardeners on Long Island. Pkt., 1roc.; % oz., 40c.;
OZ., 75C.

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CELERY. Selerie.

Dwarf Golden Heart. An
entirely distinct variety of the
best quality; when blanched
the heart is of a waxy golden
yellow; grows compact and very
solid; an excellent keeper and of
a fine nutty flavor. .Pkt., 5¢.;
oz., 20c.; ¥% Ib., 6oc.; lb. $2.25.

Golden Self Blanching. x / Wii
This grows toalarge size. The 2g rae
ribs are solid, crisp and tender. 7
The heart is large, solid, of a rich golden yellow color,
and of a delicious flavor. Without banking up, even
the outer ribs become a yellowish white color. Unlike
other self blanching kindsitis an excellent keeper.
Pkt., 10c.; 14 0z., 30€.; 0z., 50C.

White Plume. Hexderson’s. This is a very early
variety, and asit approaches full growth the stalks
and leaves naturally turn white, and by once pressing
the stalks together, and bringing upa little dirt to
hold them in place, the process of blanching is com-
pleted. Of-very good quality; should be used early;
not a good keeper. Pkt., 10c.; 44 0z., 25C.; OZ. 40C.

New Rose AHenderson’s. In this there are all the
good qualities that make a good celery, with the ad-
dition of the delicate rose coloring of the stems and
heart, making it entirely distinct and ornamental,
Pkt., roc.; % 02., 25C.; 0Z., 40C.

Crawford’s Half Dwarf, also called Henderson’s
Half Dwarf. Of very rich, nutty, flavor; of inter-
mediate growth, yet vigorous; very solid and compact;
easily blanched ; reliable and desirable in every way.
Pkt, sc);+6z5 20c2;" 34 Ibi, ‘Goc:; 1b., $2:25-

Sandringham Dwarf White. An excellent early
variety of compact, dwarf habit; fine flavor; very desir-
able. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; % |b., 60c.; lb., $2.25.

Boston Market. The well known standard sort ;
of fine flavor and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
zoc.; % |b. 6oc.; Ib , $2.00. é

Old Celery Seed, used for flavoring soups, pickles,
&c. This isseed that too small percentage will ger-
minate to sell for good seed. Oz., 5c.; %% |b., 15¢.;
Ib., 50c.

CELERIAC, (Tumip Rooted Celery.)
Knollen Sellerie.

Large Erfurt. Roots turnip shaped. When
cooked and sliced with vinegar, they make an excel-
lent salad. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c¢.; % lb., 4oc.

New Apple Shaped. Roots large, round and
smooth, Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 2oc.; 34 lb., 5oc.

CHICORY. Cichorien.

Large Rooted. The roots which are similar to
the parsnip, when dried, roasted, and ground, makea
good substitute for coffee. Pkt. 5c.; 0oz., roc.; % Ib.
20C.* lb.; Si.

CORN SALAD GR FETTICUS.
Ackersalat.

Large Round Leaved. The best variety. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., 10C.; 3% Ib., 20c._; Ib:, 6oc.

COLLARDS OR COLEWORT.
Blatter Kohl,

True Georgian or Creole. Excellent for greens,
quite extensively grownin the South. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
2oc.; % lb., 6oc.

CORN, SWEET. Zucker Mais.

If to go by mail add to the price at the rate of
20 cents per quart.

Sonyea. A variety that has been grown and im-
proved by careful selection for many years by the
Shakers in Western N. Y. Now first offered to the
public, described: ‘Stalk six to eight feet tall, fre-
quently bearing three ears each, with sixteen rows;
large and handsome; kernel long, slender and white;
exceedingly tender and sweet. Two weeks earlier
than Stowell’s Evergreen. A superb acquisition for
canning or main market crop.”” Pkt., roc.; pt., 15¢.;
qt., 25c.; pk., $1.50.

TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT

_ the season, preferring it to any ot the late

FORD’S EARLY SWEET CORN.

We are the originators of this and first offered by us
five years ago, and it is with no little de-
gree of pride that it has proved decidedly ,
the very best and sweetest early variety &
now known, and has given universal satis-
faction. Every one who has tried it
speaks ot it in the highest terms. The }
ears are six or eight inches long, eight
rowed, occasionally one with ten or twelve
rows. Kernel very large and deep for an
early corn. Grows about five feet high,
with usually two ears on a stalk; it
can be planted much thicker than most
varieties. Itisfarsuperior to any other
early corn in quality; several days earlier
than Minnesota; more prolific, larger ear,
deeper and larger grain, and very much
sweeter. Some are planting this variety
at intervals of a week or ten days through

varieties; among them is H. Y. Beebe,
President Portage Co. Horticultural So-
ciety. Healso tells us that he prefers it
for drying, as the dried corn is remarkably
sweet and tender.

For howe use it has no equal, on account of its ear-
liness and excellent quality.

Market Gardeners will find « the most desirable
and froftable, on account of its being the earliest veal
sweet corn, of good marketable size and very pro-
ductive, very much better than Marblehead or Cory,
and only two or three days later.

“Your early corn beats ail I ever raised for sweetness
and earliness; sells betterthan any corn that comes
to market here.” J. M.Netson, Richmond, Ind.

Our seed this year is surperior, wellcured. We are
sorry to say that the stock is limited and those in want
will do well to order early.

We could fill our whole catalogue with commenda-
tions of Ford’s Early Sweet Corn, but must content
ourselves by adding only the following:

From the 1885 report of the Ohio A. Ex. Station,
page 123: ‘‘Especial attention is called to Ford’s Early
Sweet asa very desirable early sort. It is nearly as
early as Marblehead and much supertor.in quality.

FROM THE REPORT OF O. EX. STATION FCR 1886.

Ford’s Early. Ready for use in 67 days; height of
stock, 5 feet; average length of ear, 6 inches. The
best in quality of the very early sorts.

Cory. Ready for use in 65 days; height of stalk, 4
feet; length of ear, 6inches, Hardly distinct from
Marblehead.

Marblehead. Fit for use in 65 days; height of
stalk, 4 feet; length of ear, 6 inches. A reliable early
variety but of poor quality.

Minnescta. Ready rf use in 77 days.

Northern Pedigree. Ready for use in 67 days;
very early but not so good as Marblehead.

The above disinterested testimony ought to convince
anyoresof the superiority of Ford’s Early Corn but to
clinch it.

Robt. W. Furnass, ex-Gov. of Neb., and President
of the State Hort. Society, says: ‘‘It is earlier than
any other variety I have planted. It is the best early
corn I have raised.”

D. M. Moore, Ogden. Utah, says: “Much better
gual.ty than Marblehead; white as snow when cooked;
most productive of any sweet corn I have tried.”

Pkt, r0c.; pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c., peck, $1.50.

Egyptian. Washington Market. This isa very
late variety and must be planted early in this latitude
to ripen its seed before frost, yet its most superb quality
ought to give it a place in every garden. It is the
sweetest Corn we have, stalks grow large, and it should
not be planted very thick.. Pkt., 8c.; pt., r2c.; qt., 20C.;
peck, $r.

Potter’s Excelsior, or Squantum. A very popu-
lar variety throughout the east; second early; highly
prized for its remarkable sweetness, tenderness and.
wonderful productiveness. Claimed by many to be
the best sweet corn grown. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt,
2oc.; pk., $1.

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and FIVE PER CENT. Discount on all

Orders from $10 to $20, for all varieties of Stock (except Potatoes by the barrel,}
billed at regular list prices. gg Strictly Cash with the Order.

1888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1I888. _ 9

RUSSELL’S PROLIFIC
CORN.

This is the very best second early sweet
corn we have found, nearly as early 4
as Minnesota, with ears twice as large; |
will come in right after Ford’s Early; §
as early as Crosby’s; earlier than Peps
Moore’s Concord, and much better in

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quality than either, and ears larger, ce =
generally 12 rows, but sometimes ro or 2c SSE
13 rows, and 8 toro inches long, and spent Tata
remarkably productive. Forhome use Rage, ey
x 1 i a | a
or market, this will be found to be the oS
very best of its season. We havea ie selc
good stock of this seed well cured. 3C aoe =
Market men, this is just what you aed ET
want for a second early corn, it cannot {Egy
fail to please you and your customers. @@%

Farmers, this you will find the most
profitable corn you can grow to feed; it
will produce more bushels of ears than
any field corn, acd fatten your hogs
faster, and the fodder is worth double.
Try it, and be convinced. Pkt., 8c;
pt., r2c.; gt.,20c.; peck, $1.25.

Ford’s improved Mammoth. For twenty years
we have carefully selected our seed of this variety, till
we now have acorn with only medium sized _sstalks,
but large sized ears, and quite early; will follow Rus-
sell’s Prolific, if planted at the same time; very deep
kernel, excellent quality, ears 14 to 20 rowed, and usu-
ally two on a stalkif not planted too thick. A supe-
rior variety for market or home use; exceilent for dry-
ing or canning, none better. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt.,
2oc.; pk., $1.

Shaker’s Early. A new variety. ‘In good soil
the stalks grow six feet high, with two or three large
ears, well filled to the tip; kernels large, of pearly
whiteness, and delicious flavor, season about the same
as Minnesota, ears very much larger.” Its earliness,
productiveness and large size will make it a favorite
with Market Gardeners. Pkt., roc.; pt., 15c.; qt.,
25c.; pk., $1.50. :

Evergreen. Lzuvzzgston’s. This has been carc-
fully bred in one family for nearly 40 years; earlier
and better than Stowell’s; comes in after Russell’s Pro-
lific. Ears large, well filled, deep broad kernels and
small cob; very sweetand tender. Pkt., 8c.; pt., rec.;
qt., 20c.; pk., $x.

Cory. One of the earliest varieties in cultivation
and well suited for early market. We grew our pres-
ent stock from seed grown by the originator, Mr. Cory,
and will be found first class, and cannot fail to give
Satisfaction. Pkt., 1oc.; pt., 15c.; qt., 25c.; pk., $1 25.

Pride of America. ‘This new variety came from
Northern Vermont. We have grown it two years and
find it the earliest corn we have ever grown. The
past season it was fit for use at least four days before
Cory. The ears with eight regular rows were better
formed and average longer, stalk about 5 feet tall,
kernel rather large, of a brown or reddish color when
ripe. Itis probably related to Cory, Marblehead and
Naragansett. Whether this isso_or not, it is better
and sweeter, and several days earlier. We offer thisas
the best extreme early market variety. We have a
few bushels of splendid seed, which we wiil sell as
long as itlasts at pkt., roc.; 1% pt., r5c.; pt., 25c.; qt,
4oc.; pk., $2.50.

Marblehead Early. One of the earliest for mar-
ket; similar to, if not identical with Cory. Planted
two years in our trial grounds side by side, we have
been unable to detect any point of difference. Pkt.,
8c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20c.; pk., $x.

Black Mexican. Kernels when ripe are black;
generally conceded to be the sweetest corn in cultiva-
tion. Pkt., 8c.; pt., r2c.; qt., 2cc.; pk. $r.

Sweet Corn. Large growing varieties to sow or
plant for fodder. Pk., 60c.; bu., $2.

FIELD AND POP CORN.

ifto go by mail addto the price at the rate of
30 cents per quart.

Monarch White Rice. The New Pop Corn. The
originator says: ‘‘Well knowing that the country was
in great need of a superior variety, I have for five
years been working towards an ideal, in which I
wished to combine productiveness, uniformity of type,
tenderness, whiteness, sweetness and greatest bulk
after being parched. After this five years of very

i

_stools out producing several stalks from one.

. to produce the best results for the grain.

close selection, and rigid testing in all parts of the
country, I find J have triumphed, and I offer it with
great confidence that it is the very best in existence. It
bears 3 to 5 earsonastalk and weighs 36 pounds per
bushel when dry.” Pkt., roc.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.

_ White’ Rice Pop. Used for popping, and is the
best of the older varieties; select’ seed. Pkt., 8c.;
pt., 15¢.; qt, 25C.

Silver Lace Pop. A new and excellent smooth,
white sort, with three to six long ears per staik. Pkt,
8G. pt; £5C.5 Gt, -25C.

Hickory King. This new corn is claimed to be
“The Largest Grained and Smallest Cobbed Pure
White Dent Corn in the World. The grain is so
large, and cob so small, that by breaking an ear in
half, oze grain will cover the entire end of the cob.
Stalks of medium growth, each having three to six
ears, seven to nine inches long, thus making it
enormously productive. Ripens in about ico to 110
days. It is undoubtedly the most promising White
Field Corn ever introduced.” -We say try:t. Pkt.,
LOCs; pt.,15c.; q&,. 2565 pk, $1.25.

Pride of the North. The earliest dent corn in
cultivation. It matures in from 80 to co days, stalks
short and thick, and frequently bears two good ears 7
to 1o inches long with 12 to 14 rows of long, narrow
kerneis, of a deep yellow color and very rich and oily,
cob red and very small. ‘The very best pure bred corn
for this latitude. One of our customers last season
planted several acres about the middle of June and it
produced 80 bushels of ears per acre and ripened be-
fore the frostin September. Qt., ioc.; pk., 60c.; bu.,

$2.

Champion White Pearl. A thoroughbred white
dent corn maturing in from 85 to roo days; very com-
pact on the cob, which is proportionately very small.
The ears are’ 7 to 12 inches long, of nearly the same
size throughout, averaging 16 rows of extra long and
wide grains. The stalk is short and thick, with the
ears growing low down; will not blow down as readily
as most kinds. In our judgment, this is the very best
white dent corn to be found for this latitude. Our
stock comes directly from and was grown by the org-
inator. Ee roGs qt , 15C-; pk, -75¢.; bu., $2-25-

Brazilian Flour Corn. A new variety of Indian
Corn with very white grain which makes a flour equal
to the best wheat. We never ate better biscuit than
made from thiscorn. It grows very rapidly, is medi-
um early, ears seven to nine inches long. Cob small
and deep kernel. It is wonderfully productive, as it
Each
stalk has from three to five ears; at the first hoeing
leave but two plants, and then if the ground is rich,
the suckers should be thinned to three to each plant,
This stool-
ing habit will make a large amount of fodder if grown
for that purpose. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12¢.; qt., 20c.; pk., $1.

Blount’s White Prolific. This is the variety

: mostly used for easilage, as it yields a very large

amount of fodder, (7o tons to the acre has been re-
ported). It is also very productive of grain where the
season is long enough to mature it, producing several
ears on each stalk. Pkt., 5c.; qt., r5c.; pk., 60c.; bu.,
$2.

Broom Corn. Jmpvroved Evergreen.
qt., 2oc.; pk., $x; bu., $3.50.

CRESS. Hresse.

Curled, or Peppergrass. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %
Ib., 20c.; lb., 6oc.

Water. Used asa salad; grown in wet places, or
borders of streafhns Pkt., roc.; % oz., 25c.; 0z, 40¢.

Upland Gress. This new vetetable has the same
general characteristics as water cress, and in flavor
identical. Is much easier io raise, as it is a hardy per-
ennial, and will grow equally well on wet or dry land.

Pts

12C.;

. In early spring it is one of the first plants to make its

appearance, grows very rapidly, and issoon ready to
use. The yonng tender leaves can be eaten raw, the
same as lettuce, or as a salad, and is greatly relished.
Can also be boiled as greens. It is of easy culture.
When once established, needs no after care. Of ro-
bust nature and unparalleled hardiness. Fifteen de-
grees below freezing will not change the color of its
leaves, or damage it, and it can be used in the winter
the same as kale. It is also claimed to have valuable
medical qualities as a blood purifier. Pkt., roc.

10 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHiO.

CUCUMBER. Gurke.

Nichol’s Medium Green.
New. Itis very prolific, of me-
dium size, always straight and
smooth, unequaled for pickling,
and none better for slicing. Color
dark green; flesh crisp and ten-
der. Pkt... 5c.; 0z., 1oc.; % Ib.;
25c ; lb., 8oc.

Green Prolific, or Boston ag
Pickling. One of the most productive and valua-
ble varieties for pickling, medium uniform size, dark
green, tender, and crisp. We cannot too highly re-
commend this; one of our near-by customers sold $70
worth from 35 square rods, as a second crop last sea-
son, and the vines were still full of sets when killed by
frost the middle ot September. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 1oc.;
ialb: zac sibs !75e:

Early White Spine. Jzfroved. One of the best
early sorts for slicing, and good for pickling; always
straight and smooth, never turns yellow. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c.; ¥% |b., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Early Russian. The earliest variety. Pkt.,’5c.;
0z., 10c.; %4 lb., 20c.; Ib.,.75€.

Peeriess White Spine. Of good size, straight,
full at both ends, skin deep green, holding color until
mature; one of the most productive. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
toc.; % Ib., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Eariy Short Green, or Frame.
early variety, excellent for small pickles.
oz., 10c.; % |b., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Improved Long Green. A fine strain of the well
known Long Green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., toc.; % lb., 2o0c.;
lb.5 7756

West India Gherkin, or Burr.
variety used exclusively for pickles.
20c.; 4 |b., 6oc.

Snake A curiosity, sometimes grows six feet long,
curled up like asnake. Pkt., 1oc.

EGG. (Vegetable.) Kierpflanze.
New York Improved. The “ais
leading market variety, flesh white
and tender, Pkt., 5c.; % oz.,

25c.; oz., 40c.; 4 Ib., $x.25.
Black Pekin. This excellent
variety is quite early, fruit jet
black, round in form and solid.
Pkt, 56:5 32°02, 25¢.5~02Z-,406.;
Ye Ib:, $1.25.

ENDIWE. Emdivien.

Green Curled. Very hatdy, leaves dark green,
tender and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c; 4% Ib., 6oc.

Moss Curled. A beautiful curled variety, very
ornamental, and offine quality. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 20c.;
YY |b., 6oc.

GOURDS.
Japanese Nest Egg. Very
ornamental and useful for nest

eggs. Pkt, roc.; 0z., 50c.
Sugar Trough. These grow
to hold several gallons; useful for

An old popular,
PKE, 5c;

A small prickly
Pkt; (Ses; 0223

many purposes. Pkt., 1oc.; oz,

25C.

_ Dish Cloth. Grows two feet

in length. ‘Thelining and inner portion is sponge-

like, tough and elastic, andis used for dish cloths-
Pkt {5206-5 0Z, 4. 50C-

Dipper. Very useful for many purposes, holding
about 2 quart, with along handle. Pkt., roc.

KCEHE, RABI. Kohtktrabi.

Earty White Vienna. Flesh ;
white and tender, (before full ~
grown) excellent for table use; the
best market variety. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 20c.; % lb., 75¢.

Early Purpie Vienna. Ex-
cept in color, which is of a bluish
purple, does not differ from the
white. Pkt. 5c.;.0z.,15c.; Y Ib,
50C.

‘fine flavor.

Large Green or White Giant. Grows to weigh
eight or ten pounds, excellent for feeding stock. Pkt.,
5G); OZ c ESC o4alD-».50G-

LEEK. Lauch.

London Flag. Anexcellent, long growing variety-
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., zoc.; %4 Ib., 30c.

Musselburg. Grows to a very large size, and of
excellent quality. Pkt., roc.; 0z., 25¢.; 4% Ib., 75¢.

LETTUCE. Lattich Salat.

Golden Heart. New. This
forms firm, solid heads of very
large size. It grows quickly,
is ready for use early, and re-
mains ‘in excellent condition
for weeks; it does not wilt un-
der severe heat, not excelled
for summer use by anv cabbage
lettuce; outer leaves dark
green, the heart a rich, golden

yellow. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; %
lb., 40c. 4
Tomhannock. New. A variety that grows very

quick, with large, upright leaves; inside leaves pale
green, almost white; very crisp and tender; remains a
long time before going to seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.; 4
Ib., 50c.

Stonehead Golden Yellow. A new German
variety. Wery early, with large solid heads; of excel-
lent quality, considered one of the best forcing sorts.
Pkt, 5-5 0z,,,25Ca3» 34. lb aae:

Silver Ball. New. ‘The heads are of a silvery
white color, very firm, rich and of most delicious flavor;.
outer leaves nicely curled, is slow to go to seed, excel-
lent for spring orsummer use. Pkt. 5¢.; 0z., 15€.;
4 |lb., 4oc.

New Buttercup. A new cabbage lettuce from
Germany; very early, forming large, solid heads with
bright citron colored foliage; valuable as a forcing or
out-door lettuce. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 1% lb. soc.

Burpee’s Hard Head. ‘‘A very beautiful lettuce,
the outer leaves tinged with brownish red, changing
towards the center of the head from golden yellow toa
creamy white, very tender, never bitter, of a sweet,
buttery flavor, surpassing in quality all other cabbage
varieties.” Pkt., 10c.; 14 0z., 30C.; 0z., 50C-

Oak Leaved Lettuce. New. A characteristic of
this new lettuce is its oak shaped leaves. The outside
leaves are of a light green color, inside leaves whitish.
It forms quite a compact head, with leaves free from
coarse woody veins; very tender, of fine flavor, and
remarkably free from any bitterness ; it remains a long
time in good eating condition, as itis very slow in
sending up itsseed stalk. ‘This is not only a fine va-
riety for table use, but is very ornamental, Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 15c.; % lb., 4oc.; Ib., $z.25.

Brown Dutch. An old, very hardy variety, leaves
large, green, tinged with brown, forms large, solid
heads; very tender and good flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
TOC 4 tDsy, 25G: 7 LD: aE EOL

Hanson. An excellent sort with green heads and
white heart; large size, sweet, crisp and tender. Pkt,
5c. ; oz., 0c); \%{ |b., 35c.;.Ib.; $1.10

Early Prize Head. Grows to a large size, even
the outer leaves are crisp; is slow to go to seed and of
Pkt, Se:.5.0z:, 700-44) Iha5e:5 1b: S$r. 402

Black Seeded Simpson. This does not forma
head, but a compact mass of leaves, which are tender
and of excellent quality, of rapid growth, early, stands
heat well; one of the very best for out door growth,
and good for forcing. Pkt., 5c., oz., 15¢.; 4 Ib., go0c.:

jibes. 25-

Black Seeded. Forms a
Pktz se. =

Early Tennis Ball.
close, hard head; a favorite forcing variety.
oz.) 15c:; % lb:, 40c23-Ib.-$r-252

Satisfaction. Black Seeded. Is what its name
implies; a good one. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4% lb, 35¢.;
ibeor: 1.

Deacon Hine. Small, quite solid heads, thick,
dark green leaves; very crisp andtender. Pkt, s5c.;
oz., 10c.; % lb., 35c.; Ib., $1.10.

Our Friends will confer a favor, that will be reciprocated, by sending us the names and
address of their friends and neighbors whom they know are interested in growing SMALL
FRUITS or VEGETABLES, especiaily MARKET GARDENERS ;

i888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—

MUSHKMELON. Zuacker Melone.
Queen. A new variety. Itis
medium early, fair size, thickly

netted, flesh green, very sweet
and flavor most delicious. It
carries all the good points of the
standard varieties. Pkt., 15c.

New Early Hackensack.
This differs from the well known
Hackensack in being earlier by
ten or twelve days, but retains all
the delicious flavor and other ex- SS
cellent qualities. On account of earliness iti is a valu-
able market sort. They grow to weigh ee five to
ten pounds. Pkt., roc.; oz., 20c., 4% ib. 7

The Princess. New. Now first onered
handsome appearance, wonderful weight, and thick
fiesh, which is of a rich salmon color. Sweet and
luscious beyond description. Form nearly round,
with heavily netted dark green skin. Vines vigerous
ard prolific. They ripen early, good size, often
weighing eight orten pounds.” Pkt., 15c.; % oz., 20C.;
0Z., 35C

Emerald Gem. New, extremely early, skin
smooth, surface ribbed, color deep emerald green, very
thick flesh,and ripens thoroughly to the very thin green
rind. ‘‘The flavoris sweetand luscious beyond de-
scription.” The vines are hardy and thrifty, and very
prolific. Pkt. > 5¢.;'0z),/ 156.5 34 Ibi, soc.5 Ib., $1.75:

Champion Market. New and quite distinct
globe shape, deep ribs heavily netted, uniform in size
and weight, (about 4 to5 pounds) brings the highest
price in market, a good shipper, vines vigorous and
veay prolific. Pkt., 10c.; 4%0z., 30C ; 0z., 50c.

Miller’s Cream Nutmeg. A new variety of re-
markably strong growth, and very productive, about
the size of Golden Gem. The fiesh ts of a rich salmon
color, very thick, sweet and melting in quality. The
rind is very thin, slightly sutured and finely netted.
Those who tested it last season pronounce it one of the
very best. Pkt., 10c.; % oz-., 30C.; 0z., 50C.

Baltimore, or Pk bose A very productive large
sized, oblong melon, flesh green and very thick, of the

most dehicious flavor, agood shipper. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
TGC. A: 2OCs,. he, 5G:

Montrea! Nutmeg. This grows to a very large
size, nearly round. flattened at the ends, deeply ribbed,
skin green and finely netted, flesh very thick, light
green, melting and of a delicious flavor; a popular
market sort. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 2oc.: Jb., 75¢.

Netted Gem. Golden Gem. Golden Fenny. Very
early and prolific, quite uniform in size and shape,
weighing from 1% to 2 pounds; skin green, thickly
netted, flesh very ; thick, ofa light green color, ot very
superior quality, rich and sugary. Pkt.,5c.: 0z., 15¢.;
Y I|b., 20c.; !b., 75¢.

Bird Cantaloupe. Flesh light green, very thick,
and of very fine quality: extra early, and very large

size; have been grown to weigh 22 pounds. Pkt, 5¢.:
oz., r0c.; % lb, 2oc.
Hackensack. A new and superior sort; early,

large size, nearly round, flattened at the ends, deeply
ribbed, flesh green, of a delicious flavor; a popular

market variety. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 1oc.; % I|b., 20c.;
Ib., 75c-
Surprise. An excellent, spicy flavored melon, of

medium size and quite early; skin thin, cream colored,
flesh thick, salmon colored, form round. Pkt., sc.; oz.,
1oc.; % lb., 20c., Ib., 75¢.

Bay View. A large, oval, green fleshed, of the
finest quality, and very productive. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.;
¥Y lb., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Large Green Nutmeg. This is an improvement
on the old Green Nutmeg, being larger and retaining
allitssuperior qualities, green flesh and very sweet.
PLES 5G:7.0z., 106.> 4 lbiszoc-ralh:75c;

Casaba, or Green Persian. A large, oblong melon,
somewhat pointed at both ends, of good and fine flavor.
Pkt., 5€.;0z., r0c.; 4 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 75¢.

Japan Coral Flesh. A newvariety, form round,
flesh thick, of a coral color, excellent quality. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., xoc.; 4 lb., aoc.

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MELON. (Water). Wasser Melone.
Cuban Queen. An excel-
lent melon of the largest size,
fiesh bright red, very solid and
sweet; a good keeper and ship-

per PKE tse. ;'0z;, ‘10c..4) |b,
2oc.; Ib., 75¢.
Kolb’s Gem. This new

melon is not excelled in Aroduc-
Zzveness, keeping and shipping
qualities, rind thin but very
tough, flesh bright red, and of
very superror quality. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
Ib., 75¢.

Oemler's Triumph. New and distinct from any
other variety. Origin near the Black Sea, Russia.
The seeds are so diminutive that a No. 6 thimble will
hold 55, whereas it holds only 7 of those of common
melons, hence can be swallowed; very early and pro-
ductive, shape ashort oval, weighing about 15 pounds,
dark mottled green color, flesh dark red with an
edging of orange yellow. In taste it is very sweet
throughout. Pkt., 10c.; % oz., 25¢.; 0z., 40c.

The Volga. This-new melon is of Russian origin,
grown near the Caspian Sea for shipment in barrels to
St. Petersburg. In productiveness it suipasses most
sorts; in form nearly globular, medium size, skin very
pale green, nearly white. with faint stripes, very solid
and hard, rind thin, flesh red, remarkably crisp, and
very sweet, rich and delicate. Pkt., roc.; % oz., 25¢.;

, 40c.; 4 Ib.,$r.

Manunath Gray Monarch. Said to be the larg-
est of all melons. The outside skin is a mottled gray
color, flesh bright crimson and of sweet, delicious
flavor; grows very long; a fine shipper. Pkt. 5c.; 0z.,
156.3.-54 Ibi, s5e7 Iba gx ;

Hungarian Honey. Anew melon. ‘‘Surpassingly

c.: % |b., 20c.;

Io

“sweet and luscious, of a very rich honey flavor, richer

and sweeter to the taste than any other water-melon.
The flesh is'a brilliant red. up to within a fourth of an
inch of the rind, completely melting in the mouth; the
melons ripen early, nearly globe shape; color of skin
medium dark green with markings of darker green,
weigh about ten pounds and are uniform in color, size
and shape. Pkt, 1oc.: 4 02., 25C.; OZ., 40C.

Pride of Georgia. Another new melon of a
dark mottled green color, nearly oval in form, grows
to a large size, a good shipper; very crisp and sweet.
Pkt., 5c.; oz., r0c.; % Ib., 2oc.- Ib., 75¢.

Scaly Bark. A very productive new sort, rind
thin, but very tough, making it one of the best ship-
pers: besides it is of fine quality, flesh bright crimson,
solid, rich and sweet. Pkt., 5c.‘ oz.. 10.; % Ib., 200c.;
lb. 75¢.

Fiorida Favorite. This new melon isa cross be-
tween the Rattlesnake and Pierson, medium size, ob-
long shape, color of skin green with lighter stripes
blended, flesh light crimson and very sweet. A su-
periortable melon, but will not ship long distances, as
the rind is too thin and crisp. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %
lb., 25c-; Ib., 85c.

The ‘‘Boss.’’ Avery productive, medium sized,
oblong, Zarly melon, skin dark green, flesh deep scar-
let, very sweet and excellent. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 1oc.; 4
Ib., 20c.; Ib:, 75¢-

Mammoth Iron Clad. Very large size, often
weighing 75 pounds or more, remarkably prolific, flesh
very‘red and solid, and of a delicious rich flavor, a
long keeper, thin, tough, hard rind, a valuable ship-
ping variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.; 4% Ib., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Pearless. Jee Cream. An excellent ore for
home use, medium size, oblong, light green skin, with
very sweet, melting, delicious flavored crimson flesh,
seeds white. Pkt., 5c, 0z., r0c.; \% lb., 20c.; lb., 75¢.

Odella. arly California. Very early, oval or
round, light green color, an eee shipper, good
quality. Pkt., 5C.; 0z., r0c.; %4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 75¢.

Colorado Preserving Masia This is quite dis-
tinct from the ordinary citron, is of larger size and more
productive. The flesh is firm and solid, with but few
seeds, and makes preserves of ge finest flavor, clear
and nearly transparent. Pkt., ozs, aces els,
35¢.; lb., $1.

As we go to press without knowing the quotations of others, and although we are confi-

dent that our prices will average low.

yet should our prices of ANYTHING be found too high, we

are ready to meet all HONORABLE COMPETITION.

12 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIC.

Black Spanish. Grows to a large size; almost
round, skin very dark green, flesh red and of a supe-
rior flavor, seeds black. Pkt., 5c.; oz., roc.; %4 lb., 20c.;
lb., 75¢. "i

Mountain Sweet. An old, well-known, early,
long, dark green melon; very sweet, excellent. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., roc.; 4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 75¢.

MUSTARD. Senf.

White. Grown for salads. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; %
Ib., 15¢.; Ib., 30c.

Brown or Black. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; % Ib., 15¢.;
Ib., 30¢. ;

New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the white,
more succulent, flavor sweet and pungent; excellent
for greens or salad. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., roc.; % Ib., 25¢.;
Ib., 75¢.

NASTURTIUM. Indian Cress.

Tall Varieties. The seeds, while young, are used
for pickles, also highly ornamental as a flowering
plant (EKG, j5e.;,0z., 156.554 Ib-, 956.5, 1b.) $x.

Dwarf Varieties. Beautiful colored flowers. Pkt.,
BCs 1OZ a ThE 44 De, 4OGe

OKRA. Essbarer Hibiscus.

Dwarf Green. Jzproved. The pods, when
young, are used in soups and stews, which are called
Gumbo. The dwarf is best for northern latitude.
IPKt., '5e-3/0z.,r0¢.;'34 1 1b).,°30c.5 Ib:, $1.

Long Green. A tall, late variety. Pkt, 5c.; 0z.,
1ec.; 4 Ib., 30c.; lb., gz.

FORD’S SOUND ONION SEED.

The selection of onion seed often decides the
amount of profitor loss (and quite often the loss) on
the onion crop. More depends on the good quality of
the seed than for any other crop, except it may be on
the cabbage and pea crop. Well knowing this fact,
we are extremely careful to have the very best seed
that can be had, and second to none at any price.
With a single exception, not a word of complaint has
ever reached us that our Souza Onion Seed was not
entirely satisfactory, (and that was a small lot not of
a standard variety). Onthe other hand we have re-
ceived a great many high commendations in regard to
the superior quality of our seed. Although the crop
of onion seed is small again this year, and wholesale
prices are considerably higher than last year. We
have decided to make the same prices we did last
year on the leading kinds, which, from the quantity of
seed we sold, were very popular.

BEST AMERICAN ONIONS.

Yellow Globe Dan-
verse. TZyzenot the flat
variety sold for Vellow
Danverse, but the best
strain and most profitable
to grow, nearly globe
shape, with very small
neck, flesh white, compar-
atively mild in flavor,
ripens early, very produc-
tive, keeps well, consider-
ed the best and most profit- d
able market sort; our seed :
is A No. x. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; % Ib:, 55c.; Ib., $2.

Round Yellow Danverse. This differs from the
Globe Danverse by being considerably flattened. It
is, however, a very excellent variety, ripens early and
is remarkably productive. Large quantities ofsets are
grown of this variety. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 15c.; % lb., 5oc.;
Ib., $2.75.

Large Red Wethersfield. One of the most pop-
ular and productive standard varieties. Large size,
quite flat, skin purplish red, one of the very best
keepers, a profitable market onion. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,
20c.; % lb., 5sc.; lb., $2.

Extra Early Red. A medium sized, flat, close

grained, mild flavored onion; ripens 10 days earlier
than Large Weathersfield, productive, and a good
keeper; especially desirable for short cold seasons.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,20c.; 4 lb., 55c.; Ib., $2.
_ Early Red Globe. This, like the Early Flat Red,
is very early, mild flavored, very productive and an
excellent keeper, differing mainly in its form, It is
two weeks earlier than the Southport Red Globe. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., 20€.; % lb, ssc.; Ib., ge.

}

Southport White Globe. A large, handsome-
globular onion, of mild flavor, a good keeper, clear
white skin, commands the highest price in market.
PEt. ,. 56102. 30:5 34 1b: eoc-s Ib. s3250:

Southport Red Giobe. Very similar to the White
Globe ‘except in color. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 4 Ib., 80c.;.
lb., $3.

Southport Yellow Globe. Like the White Globe,
except the skin is straw colored. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25¢.;.
Y Ib., 8oc.; lb., $3.

Yellow Dutch or Strasburg. Bulbs quite flat,
large size, skin yellow, flesh white, of mild flavor and:
an excellent keeper; one of the best varieties for grow-
ing sets. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c., % Ib., 55c.; lb-, $2

Silver Skin or White Portuga!. Very early,
mild flavored, esteemed for pickling; white sets are
largely grown from this variety; it will produce fine-
onions the first year from seed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 30c.;
% |b., goc.; Ib., $3.25.

New White Onion. Next year we shall introduce
the sweetest and mildest flavored of all onions, not
excepting any of the foreign varieties. Look out for it,
all will want it, and cannot do without it.

BEST FOREIGN ONIONS.

Mammoth Silver King. One of the very largest and
most attractive onions in cultivation, often grown to
weigh 2% pounds; quite uniform in size and early; the
skin is silvery white, flesh snow white, and of a pecu-
liarly mild and pleasant flavor. Pkt., ioc.; 3 pkts.,
25c.;0z., 30C.; % lb., gr.

Queen. New Queen. Earliest Wihzte Queen.
The earliest onion in cultivation, of very mild flavor,
a remarkable keeper.” Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; ¥% Ilb.,
6sc.; lb., $2.50.

Large White Italian Tripoli. Very large, quick
growth, mild flavor. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 20c.; % lb., 6oc.

Large Red Italian Tripoli. Same as above ex-
cept color. Pkt. 5c.;0z., 20c.; % lb., Goc.

Giant Rocca. A very large sort from Naples,
globe shape, mild flavor. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 2cc.; % lb.
60c.

ONION SETS.

Prices Subject to Market Changes, per Bushet
at Market Price. Add 20 cents
per quart if to go by mail.
White Onion Sets. Qt., 25c.; pk., $1 50.
Yeliow Onion Sets. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25.
Top Onion Sets. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1 25.
Potato Onion Sets. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25.

Perennial Onion Sets. Pt., 15c.; qt., 25c.; pk.,.
$1.25. This is also called Egyptian Tree Onion
and Winter Onion; when once set out, it will grow
for years without care, except to keep down the weeds.
It starts early in the spring, and is ready for use a long
time before other sorts, mild flavored, sweet and ten-
der; they form no large bulbs, but as manyas 15 or
20 small onions grow in a bunch; the sets grow on top
like the tree onions; they are desirable for family use,
and are very profitable for eariy market.

PARSNIPS. Pastinake.

Hollow Crown, Abbott’s
Improved. The best variety
for table use. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.;
XY Ib., 20c.; Ib., soc.

Long White Dutch, or Su-
gar. Very large, good for table
and stock. Pkt., 50c.; oz., 10c.; 4%
Ib., 20c.;1b., 50c.

PARSLEY. Peter-
silie-

Champion Moss Curled. Rather dwarf, leaves.
crimped and curled, and of the richest green, giving it
a beautiful appearance, Pkt., 5¢.; oz.,, 10c.; % I|b.,
2sc.; Ib., 8oc.

New Fern Leaved. A new and most beautiful.
variety for table decoration. ery ornamental for the
flower garden. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 1oc., ;% Ib., 25c.; lb., 80c,

Hamburg, or Turnip Rooted’ The roots are
used in soups, giving them a fine, delicate flavon.
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.;.% Ib., 25c.; Ib., 80c-

I888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1888.

13

PEAS. Erbse.

If there is one thing in connéction with our seed busi-
ness that we take more pride in than another, it isin
knowing that the peas we have supplied our customers
in the past have given universal satisfaction, and no
effort will be spared to furnish our patrons with the
very best in the future.

Our present stock is all Northern grown, and it has
been selected with the utmost care, not only to have
them pure and true to name, and of good quality, but
to have the very best strains of each variety, and they
cannot fail to please the most critical. ‘‘Poor seed are
dear atany price, while good seed are cheap at any
reasonable price,” especially applies to selection of
seed peas by the planter.

Add [5 cts. per pint, 30 cts. per quartto the
price if to be sent by Mail or Express prepaid.

Market GARDENERS should apply for quotations
when larger quantities are wanted.

New Dominion. We add
this New Extra Early Blue Pea
to our list as one of great excel-
lence. It is thus described: ‘‘The
vine is from four to szx inches
shorter than Invicta or Alaska, is
much stronger and bears larger
and fuller pods, which are dark
green, finely shaped and well
filled with smooth peas invariably

tender and excellent. [tis very uniform in ripening,
- about go per cent. are taken at the first picxing. Es-
pecially valuable to market gardeners. The pods re-
tain their deep green color longer than most others,
making it good forshipping. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 15¢.; qt.,
25C.; pk., $1.75.

Alaska. This excellent new pea gave the very best
satisfaction last season to all who planted it. It ap-
pears to excel all of the First and Best, Earliest of All,
and Extra Early kinds in two points, It is a hitle
earlier, from two to four days, andis a blue pea of
better quality. In productiveness, percent. of crop
taken at first picking, and height of vine, it ranks with
the best varieties of very early peas. Pkt., 1oc.; pt,
15C.; gt., 25¢.; pk., $1.75.

First and Best. This is our standard Extra
Early Pea, and market gardeners’ favorite. Vine
vigorous; 20 to 24 inches in height; pods long and well
filled, and very productive. Peas good size, and of
fine quality, second‘to none in early maturity, nearly
the whole crop can be taken at two pickings. Our
stock was grown in one of the most favored localities
in Canada forthe production of first-class seed, and is
one of the very best strains (none better, few as good)
of the class of peas called “First and Best,” “‘First of
All,” ‘‘First in the Market,’’ “Hancock,” ‘‘Maud S,”
and ‘Extra Early,” with their various prefixes, all of
the same origin.

Our sales of this variety last year were double that
of any previous year, and we have provided for a very
large increase this season. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt,
zoc.; pk., $1.15; bu., $4.25.

Rural New Yorker. Thisisa very select strain
of the Extra Early pea, brought to a high state of per-
fection by careful selection for many years, a trifle
later than First and Best, pods longer, peas larger,
slightly dented and of excellent quality, very produc-
tive, one of the best of its season. Pkt., roc.; pt., 15¢c.;
qt., 25c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.50.

Daniel O’Rouke Improved. An excellent early
pea forfamily use. First peas ripen early, but con-
tinues to bear foralong time; productive. Pkt., 8c.;
pt} 1265 qt; 2oc:; pk ys S1-

American Wonder. Grows ro to 12 inches high,
very large pods and peas, and of the finest flavor, and
one of the earliest wrinkled peas in cultivation, and
very prolific, a good one every way. Pkt., 10c.; pt,
15c.; qt., 25c.; peck, $z.75; bush., $6.50.

Champion of England. One of the very best in
every respect of the older late varieties, in fact it may
be called the standard of excellence. Height 4 to 5
feet, peas green, wrinkled and very large. Pkt., 8c.;
pt., 12C.; qt., 20c:; pk., $1.25; bu. $4 50.

GARDENERS

packets of many varieties.
for our SPECIAL OFFER, page 3.

McLean’s Little Gem. Grows :2 to 15 inches
high, although it Legins to be fit for use as early as
the preceding, the bulk of the crop is later. An ex-
cellent green wrinkled pea, yielding more than any
other dwarf variety, and of the best flavor. Pkt., 1oc.;
pt., 15C ; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.

Blue Peter, or Blue Tom Thumb. A good
bearer, very dwarf, but stout grower, peas blue and of
excelient flavor, may be planted close, a fine garden
sort. Pkt.,8c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20c.; peck, $1.25.

Bliss Abundance. This superb pea, ripens after
American Wonder, a half dwarf, about 15 or 18 inches
high, remarkable for its branching habit, forming large
bushes which are literally loaded with long pods con-
taining 6 or 8 large wrinkled peas of the very best
quality, one of the most productive of all peas, and
the best of its season. _Whole crop matures almosi at
once. Pkt.,- 10c.; pt., 15¢.; qt, 25c.,pk., $1.75, bu., $7.

Horsford’s Market Garden.
Follows Bliss Abundance in time
of nmpening. Grows1'% to 2 feet {A
high, very stocky. needs no bush- /
ing, no variety exceeds it in pro-
ductiveness, requires but 2 small
amount of seed, as it is of a very
bushy habit, pods grow im pairs,
each containing 4 to 6 peas of the
very largest size, and of most ex-
cellent flavor, no better pea of its
season. ‘‘Fora variety that con-
tinueslong in bearing and yields
heavily, Horsford’s Market Gar-
den seems to have no superior. It
is unrivaled for family use.’”?—O.
Ex. Sta. report. Pkt., roc.; pt, 15c.; qt., 25c.; pk.,
$1I.75- ;

Bliss’ Everbearing. Grows from i%4 to 2 feet
high, of branching habit, pods 3 to4 inches long, con-
taining 6 to 8 of the very largest peas, of peculiarly
rich flavor, unsurpassed in quality, and very produc-
tive, continuing a long time in bearing. Pkt, 1o0c.;
pt., 15¢.; qt., 25c.; peck, $1.50; bush., $5.50.

Yorkshire Hero. A late halt dwarf, wrinkled,
Marrow pea, of very large size, great productiveness
and most excellent quality. This is a good one of its
season. Pkt., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25; bu.,
$4.50

Stratagem. A new dwarf, wrinkled, blue Mar-
row, Matures with the Champion, pods very long, filled
with very large peas of the best quality, vines stout, 18
to 20 inches tall, and enormously productive. This is
certainly one of the best late varieties. Pkt., zoc.;
pt., T56s3,gE=, 30c-5, pks $2:

New Dwarf White Marrowfat. This new pea
is of a distinct type. It reaches maturity two weeks
earlier than the tall Marrowfats, the vines are only
18 to 20 inches high, vigorous and wonderfully pro-
ductive, the pods are long, large, and dorne on the top
of the vines, and compactly filled with 5 or 6 hand-
some, large, green, indented peas of delicious flavor.
This is a decided acquisition, and one that will meet
with public favor. Pk., 8c.; pt., 12c.; qt., 20c.; pk.,
$1; bu., $3.50.

Black Eye Marrowfat. An old and popular pea,
extensively grown for market. Grows three to four
feet high; pods very large and full, yielding immense
crops. One of the most profitable. Our stock is very
extra fine. A neighbor of ours sows a field of these
each year to fatten his hogs. When the peas are full
grown, he turns his hogs in to help themselves. Bya
careful estimate they have net him $27 per acre, beside
leaving the field very much enriched; try it. Pkt., 8c.;
qt., 15c.; pk., 60c.; bu., $2.25.

«T thank you very much for the correctness in which
my order for seeds was filled last spring. Everything
QO. K. and true to name.”

W. H. McGrew, Smith’s Ferry, Pa., Jan. 1, 87.

««T raised the biggest onions from seed I got of you,

I ever raised. I like your Early Sweet and Russell’s
Prolific Corn. I plant no other kinds.”

S. Meaty, East Hickory, Pa., March, 1887.

Please notice that we put up packets of nearly every variety of Vegetable
Seeds for 5 cents, while many others charge !0 cents, for no larger
This will be found to make quite a difference in making selections

14 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

PEPPER. Pfeffer.

Ruby King. An ex-
celjent, very mild flavor-
ed variety, which grows
to a very large size, often
5 or 6 inches long, and 3
or 4 inches thick, of a
bright ruby red color
wheu ripe, fine for Man-
goes. Plants are stocky,
and very prolific. Pkt.,
5C.; % OZ., 15C.; 0Z., 30.3
Y Ib., goc.

Mammoth Golden Queen. New; originator’s
description: ‘‘In color they are a bright waxy golden
yellow, and so mild ia flavor that they can be eaten
like tomatoes with vinegar. They grow twice the size
of the Golden Dawn, a third larger than Ruby King,
ofthe most perfect shape, and uniform large size.
Wonderfully productive, growing 12 to 16 perfect
fruits, 8 to 10 inches long and 4 to 5 inches through on
asingle plant.” Pkt, 10c.; % oz., 25C.; 02Z., 40C.

Sweet Mountain or Mammoth. Grows to a
very large size, often 6 or 7 inches long and 3 or4
inches thick, remarkably mild and sweet, excellent for
stuffed pickles or mangoes. Pkt., 5c.; %4 0Z., I5C.; 0Z.,
256-5 nbs 7SG

Golden Dawn, An early variety of excellent mild
flavor, golden yellow color and large size; very produc-
tive and of beautiful appearance. Pkt., 5c.; 4 oz.,
15.5 Gz.25655 04. 1b.,°756

New Sweet Spanish. A new variety from Valen-
cia, Spain, of the very mildest flavor, and sweet; color
whea ripe of a coral red, from four to five inches long,
and pointed at theend. It isso mild in flavor that it is
used in Spain for canning, cooking and eating raw, as
we use tomatoes. The foliage and habit of the plant is
distinct from our common varieties. Pkt., 10¢.; % oz.,
30C.} OZ., 50C.

Red Cluster. This is the earliest pepper to ripen;
they are small and slim, of a bright coral red. The
plants are very bushy, the peppers stand upright in
large clusters at the top of each branch, in all stages of
growth from blossoms to ripe fruit, making one of the
most beautitul ornamental plants, worthy a place in
the flower garden. Several hundred little peppers
grow on eacn plant, which are very hot and pungent,
fine for pepper sauce, equal to cayenne. Pkt., 1oc.;
Y% OZ., 300.

Large Bell or Bull Nose. Earlier than the other
large sized peppers, thick meated, very mild flavor and
excellent for stuffed pickles or mangoes. Pkt..5¢.; 4%
OZ: ThGs5 OZ:,1256.; aa lb.,)75C-

Long Red Cayenne. A small, long pointed slim
pod, strong and pungent, the cayenne pepper of com-
metee. Pkt, 5¢:; 4 0z 5 15c.; 0z., 25¢.; \% lb-, 75.

PUMPHIN. Kurbis.

Mammoth. Catalogued by some as Potiron,

SYumbo and Tours, all alike and should have but one -

name; this is the King of the Mammoths. Big show
pumpkin, which often exceeds 100 lbs. in weight, and
many specimens have exceeded 200 Ibs. each. Skin
salmon colored, flesh bright yellow, keeps a long time.
Pkt, 5c.; oz., 20c.; % |b, soc.

Dunkard Winter. A new one, now first offered.
«‘7 he longest keeping pumpkin known; has kept two
years in perfect condition. ‘They are oblong in shape,
good size; skin isa rich, deep orange color, lightly
striped; flesh very thick, beautiful golden yellow. The
richest flavored, finest grained, and sweetest of any
pumpkin; the vines vigorous, hardy and productive.”
Pkt., roc ; 4% oz., 20C.; 0z., 35¢.

Etampes Mammoth Red. A new French va-~

riety; grows to a very large size; matures early; bright
glossy red in color; flesh thick, rich colored and of fine
quality, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; % lb., 4oc.

Nantucket Sugar, or St. George. The old
Yankee Pie Pumpkin; on account of its very dark
color, almost black, itis also called Negro. It grows
quite rough, ribbed and warted on the outside, but
inside it is rich, sugary, and not equaled by any other

NT

for culinary purposes, almost as rich as a Hubbard
Squash, and will keep a long time Pkt.,5c.; oz., 15¢.;
Y |b., 30c.; lb., $4

Tennessee Sweet Potato. Of medium size,
pear shaped, slightly ribbed, color of skin and flesh
creamy white, flesh thick, very fine grained, dry, and
of most excellent flavor, keeps until spring, a great
favorite, is one of the best for pies. This is a very
distinct and valuable acquisition. Pkt., 5c ; 0z., 15¢.;
Y l|b., 4oc.; lb., $1.25.

Sweet, Sugar, or Kentucky. An excellent small
pumpkin, with deep orange colored skin, flesh remark-
ably fine grained and sugary, very productive and
keeps well. Pkt. 5c.; oz, roc.; % lb., 20c.; lb. 60c.

Cushaw or Crookneck. Resembles the Canada
Crookneck Squash, but is very much larger, color dull
yellow, or striped and mottled with green, flesh sal-
mon color, of good size, very solid and productive.
Pkt., 5c.; oz., r0c.; 4 Ib., 20c.; lb., 6oc.

Grey Boulogne. From France; with high culture
it is one of the largest size, round, little flattened
at the ends, skin grayish green, flesh golden yellow.
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15¢.; 4 lb., goc.; lb., $1.25.

Large Field. Seed taked from fine specimens.
Oz. 56:3 734 1b. 10c. ; -Ib., gac.

POTATOES. Kartoffel.
See special department,

RADISH. Rettig.

Chartiers. Beckeri’s Improved. New. We head
our list with this most ex-
cellent variety, as we
think it is ahead of all
others, in every respect ex-
cept earliness. _Sown at
the same time, itis ready {
for use as soon as the
Long Scarlet, and but
little behind the turnip
and olive shaped sorts.
They grow very uniform
in shape, as shown by the
cut, color bright crimson at
the top, gradually shading
to a pure waxy white at
the bottom, making them
very attractive in the mark-
etor onthe table. ‘hey
are very crisp, mild flavored
and tender, and remaina
long time, and attain avery
large size, before becoming
unfit for use. This is the
best variety for market gardeners, as they remain
much longer in marketable conditions than other va-
rieties, and do not lose their crispness and flavor as
other sorts; choicest seed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib.,
20¢.; Ib., 75¢:

Phila, White ‘‘Box.’’ This is a new and distinct
white Turnip Radish, now first offered. Its points of
superiority are, very short top, rapid growth, perfect
turnip shape, -extra fine quality, does not become
pitay with age, but is solid and juicy long after fully
grown, Itsshort top and rapid growth especially fit
it for growing under glass, or in boxes, as well as early
sowing in the open ground; owing to its very few short
leaves it can be sown very thickly. It is fit to pull
betore the leaves are large enough totie. Very val-
uable for forcing as fully one-half more radishes can
be grown in the same space of any other. Pkt, 1oc.;
% OZ., 20C.; OZ., 35C.

Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. This is of
remarkable quick growth, pure white, both skin and
flesh; crisp,mild and tender; one of the most beautiful:
for the table no other variety is more satisfactory. Pkt.,
5G OZ.) 5OC.; SG ube, 25e-; Ib:, Soc;

Shepherd. This, by some, is considered the same
as Chartiers; in our trial grounds last season in adjoin-
ing rows, they showed a distinct difference in foliage,
the roots were not as smooth and free from prongs,
otherwise there is a close resemblance. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,
toc.; % |b., 20c.; lb, 75¢.

POSTAGE.—Except on Packets and Ounces of seed, these prices do not include postage.
Add to the price, if to go by Mail or Express prepaid, 16 cents per pound, 30 cents per quart,
15 cents per pint, on Peas, Beans, and Field Corn; 20 cents per quart, 10 cents per pint, on

Sweet Corn.

1888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1!888. 15

French Breakfast. An early scarlet, olive shaped
white tipped variety, of very quick growth and excel-
lent flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.; % Ib., 20c; lb., 6oc.

EarlyScarlet Turnip. Wahzte Tipped, very early.
Pkt.2 5c; 0z.,-10c.; Yeolb-, 20¢:;-lb.; Goc.

Long Scarlet. Short Sop. The well known va-
riety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % lb., 15c.; Ib., soc.

Rosy Gem. This new Radish is thus described:
‘“Ttis absolutely the earliest Radish in cultivation,
their shape is perfectly globular, with rich deep scarlet
top, blending with pure white at the bottom. £-xceed-
ingly tender, crisp and delicious, never becoming
hollow or pithy, equally desirable for the market or
home garden.” Everyone should have at least a
packet of this. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 15¢.; \% lb., soc.; lb.,
$1.50.

Burpee’s Surprise. A trial of this last season
gave us a surprise; we found it nearly as early as the
very small turnip varieties, scarcely no skin at all, the
surface color is light brown, flesh white and firm, yet
crisp, very peculiar, sweet, agreeable flavor, liked by
every one. Although tender and fit to eat while small,
it grows to a large size before becoming tough and

strong. Itisa good one, try it. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20C.;
1% |b., 60.

Giant White Stuttgart. Both flesh and skin
pure white, grows to a very large size, a summer or
fall variety, flesh firm, brittle, and of good flavor.
PEE 5cG> oz-, 106.5 2471 bi 206-5 rlby,.noc.

Scarlet China, or Chinese Rose. An excellent
winter variety, flesh firm,a good keeper. Pkt, 5¢.;
oz., 10c.; % lb., 20c.; lb., 6oc.

Long Black Spanish. One of the best for win-
ter use, keeps till spring. Pkt., 5c.; oz., roc; % ib.,
20C.; lb., 60c.

California Mammoth White Winter. The
largest radish grown. of excellent quality for fall or
winter use; also called Mammoth Russian, and
Large White Russian. Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb,
25c.;[beizsc-

SALSIFY, or (Vegetable Oyster.)
wurzgel.

Long White. Pkt. 5c.; oz, 15c.; \% Ib., soc.

Mammoth Sandwich_ I
semble a good sized parsnip, white.
30c.; % Ib., $1.

IPKE SS 10633 O25,

Scarzonera, or Black Salsify. More productive |

than Long White. kt., 5C¢.; 0z., 20c.; 44. 1b: Goc.
SPINACH. Spinat.

Round Thick Leaf. in general use for spring or
autumn sowing. Pkt., 5c.; % lb., 10c.; lb., 20c.

Long Standing. Similar to Round Leaf, but is
not inclined to run to seed fora longtime. Pkt., 5c.;
Y |b., 10c.; Ib., 25¢.

Bloomsdale Savoy ‘Leaved. The leaves are
curled like Savoy Cabbage. Keeps well after cutting.
Very prolific and well suited for fall sowing. Pkt., 5c.;
¥ \b., 10c.; Ib.. 30¢.

SQUASH. Kurbiss.

Summer Crookneck. The
best of the season in quality, very ¥
early: Pkt., 5c; 0z., r0oc.; 4% lb., @Y
zoc ; lb., 6oc. “Oy

Yellow Bush Scallop or
Patty Pan. Very early, rich
golden yellow, better than the
white variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.;
¥% \|b., 20c.; lb, 6oc.

White Pine Appt!e. Of little
value, except aSa curiosity, highly praised by some.
Pkt 5e.;\oz., roc.5 34, |b..-zoc-; lb:* ‘Goc:

Perfect Gem. A small, prolific, hard shelled,
yellowish white squash, for summer or winter use,
flesh fine grained, cooks dry, and of a sweet, delicious |
flavor. Keepswell into winter. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4%
ib., 20c.; Ib., 75¢: |

American Turban. A very superior variety, for ,
late summer and fall use: it is dry, fine grained, and |
remarkably rich flavored, and one of the most prolific.
Pkt., 5¢.;; 0z., 10¢.; 34 Ib., 20c.; Ibi, 75c.

Mafer-

Island. New; roots re- |

Long Green Summer Crookneck. A new va-
riety with dark green skin, with stripes of lighter
shades of green and yellow. Very handsome and at-
tractive. They grow twice the size of the yellow
Crookneck, immensely prolific, and of fine quality;
dryer and sweeter than other summer squashes. Very
popular where known. Try it. Pkt., 5c.; 02z., xroc.;
iA Ubi 2562 bs ecOC.

The Sibley. This new squash, now first offered, is
a Grand Surprise, as itis thought to Eclipse the Huéd-
dard, which has been the standard of excellence so
long. ‘‘The form is entirely new and distinct, being
pear shaped with the stem on the large end. The
shell is pale green in color; very hard and flinty, yet
thin and smooth. ‘The fiesh is very thick and solid;
a vivid, brilliant orange in color; very dry, fine
grained, andarich and delicate flavor peculiarly its
Own; weighs from 8 to rr pounds; vines remarkably
vigorous, more prolificthan the Hubbard or Marble-
head; ripens all at once, same time as Hubbard: as a
keeper it excels all, and improves in quality with age.
Its hard, flinty shell renders it one of the best ship-
pers.” This is what we have long been looking for,
anc it must prove a decidedly valuable acquisition.
Sold only in packets, 25c. each. We except this from
special offer page 3, but may be included at 2oc. when

the order amounts to $i or more.

Bay State. This new squash, introduced last
year combines many superior qualities. In form it
resembles the American Turban and Essex Hybrid.
The shell, however, is of a light green, very hard and
flinty, and is one of the longest keepers known. The -
flesh is extremely thick and-solid, of a bright golden .
yellow, very dry, fine grained, flavor sweet and excel-
lent, seed cavity very small. Itmatures early and can
be planted late to prevent the ravages of the Squash
Maggot, and asa second crop after peas, &c. Last
season we pianted about the zoth of June, and al-
though considerably checked by drouth, a large crop
matured before the vines were partially killed by frost
Sept. 13th and entirely killed Sept. 21st. We can-
not too highly recommend this. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.;
% |b., soc.; lb., $1.50.

Essex Hybrid. A cross between the Hubbard and
the American Turban, has the color, shape, great pro-
duc-iveness, and superior qualities of the Turban, with
the dryness and hard shell of the Hubbard, making it
one of the best keepers, aswell as one of the richest
flavored and most prolific: Every one should plant
this on account of its rapid growth. It can be planted
as a second crop, after early potatoes or peas, and af-
ter the maggot, so troublesome in many places, has
passed. A most excellent one every way. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., roc-; 4 Ibs} 20cssIb-y 75e:

Hubbard. A great favorite, as
more extensively grown for mar-@&
ket than any other winter variety,
of good size, color dark green,
shell very hard, flesh yellow, fine
grained, dry and sweet. In qual-
ity it is the standard of excellence,
should be planted about the time
blackberries begin to bloom to ma-
ture its crop. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.;
14, 1b., 20c¢.;\1b., zoc. :

Mammoth Chili. The ‘‘big’’ exhibition squash,
the largest of all, often weighing over 200 Ibs. Pkt.,
5C.5/0Z4, 156.5 54 lbs; goe. 2 lb-5 Srses

New Mediterranean. “The skin is quite smooth,
of a red salmon color, the flesh ofa beautiful rich yel-
low, very sweet, fine and floury. Its rich flavor is not
approached by any other variety. The vines grow
vigorously, are extremely hardy and productive, and
rank among the best winter sortsasa keeper. Flesh
very thick, with a small seed cavity.” Pkt., roc.;0z.,
256) abe 7 5c-

Marblehead. In many respects similar to the
Hubbard, but differing in color, which is lght blue,
and flesh not as yellow; a very solid, hard shelled
squash. 'P kt, 5¢-:70z-, 10C.; 4 Ib., zor. IDs, -70C:

Winter Crookneck, or Canada Crookneck. A
well known, prolific, hardy variety, flesh fine grained,

There will be an effort made in Congress this winter to reduce the postage one-half cn

seeds, plants, &c.

Should such a bill pass, it will not be likely to take effect un
should we will return balance, or put in extras as our patrons desire.

til duly. If it

16 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

sweet and fine flavored, not as liable to injury from
bugs as othersorts. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., roc.; % lb., 2oc.;
Ib., 7oc.

Olive. Anew French variety, of the color and
shape of an olive, weight 6 to 8 Ibs., skin smooth, flesh
thick, golden yellow, very good quality, and_prouific,
good for early winter. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 25c.;

-» 80C.

Red China. A small, handsome, bright red squash,
flesh bright yellow, very dry,-sweet, and good flavor,
shell very hard, very productive. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 1oc.;
Y% |b., 25c.; lb., 80c.

Brazil Sugar. A newsummer and autumn squash
from Brazil, skin bright yellow, slightly warted, flesh
yellow, sweet, fine grained, grow to weigh 3 or 4 lbs.,
ripen early. Pkt., 5c.; oz., roc., % lb., 2oc.; Ib.,

7oc. :
p SUNFLOWER.
Mammoth Russian. Gray or striped seed; heads
grow very large. An excellent feed for poultry. Pkt.,
5G. OZ, brOCas 4 IDs H5C-74D., 35C-

TOMATO. Liebes-Apfel.

Growing tomatoes for market and for seed has been
a specialty with us for over twenty years, and in that
time we have thoroughly learned the importance of
the ‘‘suruzval of the fittest.” The utmost care is
taken to save our stock seed, and is always saved from
the most perfect specimens, and those earliest ripened.
In this way we have been able to steadily improve, or
at least keep our stock up to the highest standard.

— =

ADVANCE. Our 90 Days Tomato.

We are the originators of this and first offered it to

* the public in 1885, with the claim that it was, and

would prove the VERY BEST in every respect of all
early varieties. We can now Say our claim was not
too broad, as it now stands at the head of the long list
ot tomatoes.

In the three years that have intervened, we have in-
creased the average size materially, by careful selec-
tion, without losing any of its good qualities. We
again offer it as the Zarlzest Smooth Tomato in exis-
tence, and as early as any of the rough sorts. The
fruit is Above Medium Size, a beautiful Glossy Bright
Red Color. The most productive of any variety,
either early or late we have ever grown, except the
Mikado. Quality the dest, very few as good, none
better. It is the ssoothest Tomato we have ever known,
,the Most Perfect in Form, nearly Globular, nota
ribbed or rough one. Ripens all over evenly and per-
fectly. Never rots like many sorts before it is ripe,
keeps a long time, making ita first class shipping
Tomato.”

PuRCHASE your seed at HEADQUARTERS and get
CuHoIcE PEDIGREE SEED.

Seed from earliest serected specimens—pkt., 10c.; %4
0Z., 40C.; 0Z., 75C.

First-class seed—pkt., 5c., %4 0z., 25¢.; 0z., 40¢.3 %
lb., $1.25.

Hundreds have written us of the superior excellenc
of the Advance, put our limited space will not allow us
to insert but the following : ;

‘*‘We have grown your Advance Tomato two years
and think it is the earliest by tex days of any variety
we have tried. We make a specialty of growing early
tomatoes for market.”

S. S. SkEpp, Market Gardener, Westerville, O.

“The Advance is just beginning to getripe. It is
the earliest we ever had ripe tomatoes. The seed was
nice.”

Mrs. E. J. THRALL, Sylvaina, Pa., July 7, 1887.

“‘The Advance is truly named. Very early, vigor-
ous growerand very productive. Not liable to rot like

many popular kinds.” E
J. D. RanvotrH, Mt. Union, O., Oct., 1887.

“We recommend it to gardeners, as our test has
shown it to be one of the first and best for market.”
J. C. VauGHAN, Seedsman, Chicago.

Mikado. This new Tomato is of z7zzense size with
the firmest flesh, least seeds and most productive
tomato we have ever grown, and zone of better flavor,
unsurpassed for slicing or canning. It 1s of purple
color like the Acme and ripens about the same time.
The foliage resembles the Potato. By some it is
claimed to be the same as Turner’s Hybrid. Its only
fault is that a portion of the fruit is not smooth enough, .
and yet it will yield more marketable fruit than any
other kind. We grew our seed from headquarters
stock, and it has been saved with great care. Pkt., 5c.;
1 0z:, 15C-;0Z., 25€.; 74 lbi, 75¢.

Dwarf Champion.
A new variety now first
offered, of which the
introducer says: ‘‘lhe
plant grows stiff and
upright with very thick
short jointed stems,
dwart and compact in
habit; on account of
this habit, which it
carries through the
season, it can be plant-
ed as close as three —
feet. The foliage is very dark green. It will bear
heavy manuring, which willincrease the quantity and
size of fruit, instead of producing superabundant vines.
It is very early inripening, yielding double the quan-
tity of extra early fruit af any other, and still continues
to produce abundance of fruit till frost. The form, size
and color of fruit closely resembles the Acme. Always
smooth and attractive, skin tough, flesh solid, and of
the best quality, second to none, ripens close around
the stem, and is not subject to crack, like many others.
Sold this season only in original packets. Per pkt.,
25c.; 5 pkt., $1.

Beauty. Livingston's. New, introduced in 1886,
avery large, smooth, solid, handsome and productive
tomato, color purple, similar to Acme, and nearly as
early, and does not show the same tendency to rot, a
vigorous grower, fruit keeps well, and its rather tough
skin makes ita good shipper. Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15¢.;
02Z.5,.25C.34 1b., 75C-

The Belle. Anew tomato ot very large size, of
perfect shape, medium early, of a beautiful bright
scarlet color, very solid, few seeds; will remain on the
vine a long time without cracking or rotting. A very
excellent tomato in every respect. Pkt., 5c.; % oz.,
L5C@:; OZ... 25C. alae, 75c-

Golden Queen. A beautiful new tomato, large
size and smooth, color rich golden yellow, with a slight
tinge of red at the blossom end, the flavor is mild and
excellent, not as acid as red sorts. Fine for preserv-
11g)." WEKL.| SC-s 14.02.5150. Ze eee

_Golden Trophy. An excellent tomato of large
size, fine quality, of a pure golden yellow color.
Pkt., 5¢.; %402., 15€.;'0zZ., 25C.

Alpha. This originated with us, and was first intro-
duced nine years ago, ‘‘as the earliest Tomato of
good marketable size known.” In many sectionsit
has become the standard variety for early market, and
has proved one ofthe best shipping tomatoes. For
some cause, unexplainable, on light sandy soils, or in
very dry spells, it grows rough. On heavy or loam
soils and in average seasons, it has given the best sat-
isfaction. Then itis largely smooth, very solid, bril-
liant, dark red color, of the best quality, very early,
ripens perfectly around the stem, very productive,
never rots or cracks afterrains. It is second to no

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early variety save ‘‘Advance,” in any respect, and
where it does well, its friends will be slow to give it
‘up. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; % lb., 6oc.; lb., $2.
Essex Hybrid. A tomato of recent introduction
that has become very popular around Boston, closely
' resembling Acme, but of entirely different parentage,
less liable to rot, a very fine purple tomato. Pkt.,
5c.; 0z., 20c.; ¥% Ib., 6oc.; lb., ge.

Cardinal. Color, brilliant cardinal red, form nearly
round, solid, few seeds, by some considered the best of
all tomatoes. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; \% lb , 60c.

Market Champion. A favorite variety with the
Philadelphia market men, said to be very early, large
size, perfectly smooth, color bright glossy pink, flesh
solid and unusually productive. Pkt., 5c.; % oz.,
15 C102. .125C~

Perfection, Favorite, Paragon and Acme.
Livingston’s four fine tomatoes, too well known to need
describing. Price of each: Pkt., 5c.; % oz., roc.; oz.,
T5464 1b., SOCsrlb., Or. 75.

Turner’s Hybrid. Thisis a very large icmato,
similar, it not identical with Mikado. It is excellent,
large, solid and fine flavor. Our seed is from the
Strain sold as Turner’s Hybrid, and can be relied on.
PEGS 5 C15) 54 OZ, LSC~570Z,5. 25C,

Potato Leaf. Socalled from the resemblance of
leaves with those of the potato. A new variety, the
fruit of which is very much like the Acme, of a pur-
ple color, uniformly smooth, quite early, good size,
handsome, and of exceilent quality. Where the

market calls for a purple tomato, this will certainly be
an acquisition, especially as the Acme rots so badly,
and this is exempt from this great drawback to profit-
Pke,) roch:

able tomato culture.
¥y 0Z., 20C.; 0Z., 35C.

A good one, try it.

TURNIP. Ruebe.
Extra Eariy Red

Top Milan. Two weeks
earlier than Purple Top
Strap Leaf, medium size, |
flat; flesh white, of fine
quality, and a good keep-
Sra Ke) 5 Cin OZs, | TOC
YMb., 20c.; Ib., ssc.
Purple Top Munich.
As early as Milan, larger
size, but more liable to -
turn bitter when full
grown, but good when
young.) Pkee sc); ozi, 8c.;.34 Ib:,-15¢:3 lb, /40c:

Early White Flat Dutch Strap Leaf. An ex-
cellent pure white sort for fall use; grows quickly,
fine quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; % lb., 15c.; lb., goc.

Early Red or Purple Top Strap Leaf. Differs
from the white only in havingapurple top. Pkt., 5c.;
O22, 10645) 24, 1:5). 55C.;) lb: ,)40c.

White Egg. A valuable new variety for fall and
winter use, skin very smooth, pure white, large size,
egg shape, one of the best for table use. Pkt., 5c.;
oz., 10c.; % |lb., 20c.; Ib., 5sc.

Pomeranian White Globe, Strap Leaf (Large
White Globe.) This is the best of the class; it grows
to be 6inches through, snow white skin and flesh,
keeps wel] into the winter, fine for the table or stock,
one of the best market sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; \%
ib., 15c.; lb., goc.

Early Red Top Globe. A very superior early
variety for stock or table use, will yield more per acre
than the flat varieties, of rapid growth, and keeps well
into the winter. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; % 1B., 15c.; Ib.,
40.

Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. This is one of
the sweetest, fine flavored, yellow fleshed turnips, of
rapid growth, a good keeper and has no superior for
table use. Pkt,’5c.; 0z., 8c.; % lb, 15c.; 1b., 4oc.

Montmagny. This new variety has a purple top
with yellow bottom. The flesh is of a fine golden yel-
low color, solid, sweet, and excellent for table use.
PEG psc; oz woc-s 24 lbs, rec: Ib, 40c:

White Russian or Sweet German. This is the
best variety grown for winter and spring use for the

table. Oval form, clear white flesh, sweet, excellent.
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; % lb., r5c.; Ib., 4o0c.

Improved American Purple Top Ruta Baga.
Flesh yellow, very smooth and ANB

solid, yields immense corps,
grown extensively for market,
for table use, amd none better for
feeding stock. Our seed is
from a fine strain. Ifyou are
looking for the best and most
profitable Ruta Baga grown, §
this iswhat you want. Pkt.,
BG TOZs NOC segue a SCs lbs

oc.

Carter’s Imperial Ruta
Baga or Swede. Oneof the
best and sweetest for table or
stock. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; \%
Ib n5c sal b:4aoc

Cow Horn. A long, white,
rapid growing variety, grows
partly above ground, flesh fine grained, sweet, excel-
lent for table or stock. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 8c.; \% lb., 15¢.3
lb., 4o0c.

HERBS, Sweet and Medicinal.

Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz.
AMIS@% fete ciciecsic-'= 5 10 Horehound...... 5 40
Borage..... socony AS Lavender ....... 5). 20
Caraway......... Se) Saffron........... Ses
Coriander.......5 10 Sage, Broad Leaf.5 20

OY Gacaclo odode dines winks Summer Savory..5 15
Fennel,®°Sweet...5 10 TRANS Y jetoctnctgaxi's 5 40

TAKE NOTICE.

In the foregoing list we have aimed to include all of
the best varieties, in fact everything required to make
a first-class vegetable garden for home use or for
market. We do dot know of a variety of vegetable
not found in this list that would add to the best
garden, and yet if any (% our patrons would like any
variety of seed not found in this list, and found in any
other catalogue, do not hesitate to order it of us and
we will get them for you at regular prices. Weintend
to keep a small supply in packets of all the new things
offered in Philadelphia, New York and elsewhere, to
accommodate those who desire them.

NOVELTIES.

We have added to our list several new varieties of
Beans, Peas, Corn, Melons, Squashes, etc., etc., and
as a matter of convenience to us and our patrons, we
have placed them in our regular list, where they can
be easily found. ‘The following having been omitted.
We place them here:

Triumph of Asia Water Melon. This comes
from Central Asia. In shape they are a round oval,
rind hard, grow to weigh 8 to 16 pounds; seeds very
small, similar to those of an apple; flesh is bright red,
beautifully marked with orange color, fine grained
and of a delicious sweetness. It is hardier, and two
or three weeks earlier, than our American melons,
Sold by the packet only. 5c. each; 4 pkts., soc.

Mammoth Tasmanian Pole Bean. This is from
Tasmanian Island, near Australia. Pods sometimes
grow three feet long, round andstringless. Before full
grown they are equal to Asparagus in sweetness, ten-
derness and superior flavor. It is highly ornamental,
and admirably adapted to covering arbors, porticoes,
etc. Pkt., 15c.; 4 pkts., 5oc.

Italian Millet. Compared with the German Mil-
let, it will produce as much feed, of far better quality,
not so hard and wiry, but tender and sweet, more like
sweet cornfodder in quality. The seed is also much
larger and more abundant. Makes excellent feed for
poultry and all kinds of stock, and isas good as Canary
seed for birds. The growthis very rapid and strong,
blades look like popcorn when a few inches high, the
seed is grown on a branched head, something like a
corn-tassel. Matures full two weeks earlier than Ger-
man Millet. Per lb., 1oc.; 5 lbs., 40c.; 25 lbs., $1.75;
50 lbs.. $3.

‘‘The potatoes, trees, and grape vines all arrived in
good condition. Am much obliged for your kindness
and large size of plants.” N. H. HockstTeT er,

Farmerstown, O., April 28, 1887.

YOU ] Every one who buys seeds or plants should write AT ONCE to your Senators and Rep-
¢ resentative in Congress, requesting them to use their influence to reduce postage on
merchandise, as the United States rates are more than double those of England and some other
countries.

’ minds one of a snow drift. Very desirable indeed.

18 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

BEAUTIFUL

BLOWERS.

See Special Offer, page 3, which includes flower seeds, in whole or in part, as ces One list,
although not as long as some, contains the most popular and desirable varieties of flowers, an i rk, easy
cultivation, and we are sure will give the greatest satisfaction, for the outlay, of any list we could make. We
spare no efforts to have our Flower Seeds of the very best quality in every respect. pe . ;

Should you desire any variety not in this list we shall be glad to receive your order for it, and we will

procure it from a reliable source, at the regular prices.

ABBREVIATIONS: A. denotes Annual; H. A., Hardy Annual; H. H. A., Half Hardy Annual; H,
P., Hardy Perennial; M., several varieties and colors in the packet. The numbers before the names are given
for convenience in making out orders, and should be used instead of writing the name. No charge for postage

on Flower Seeds.

1. Ageratum, finest mixed, H. H.A. ...... 5¢

a. Alyssum, sweet, H. A...........- Ween. Se ASS
3. Amaranthus, tri-color, Foseph’scoat,H. A. 5c
4. Antirrhinum, Szap dragon, M. H. P..... 5c
5. Aquilegia, columézne, all colors, M. H. P.. sc |
6. Aster, China, choice, M. H. H.A........ 5c
7. Aster, German Quilled, M. H. H.A.... 5c
8. Balsam. doubie camelia flow’d, M. H. A...10c
9g. Balsam, fine doubled mixed, H. H. A..... 5c
10. Balsam, dwarf double, M................. IoC
1z. Balloon Vine, climber, H. H.A........-- 5c
i. Calliopsis; mixed, H.) A. oy: =... 2... 5c
13. Candytuft, fine, M. H. A......... ....-- 5c
14. Campanula, Canterbury Bells, M. H. A.. 5c
15. Canna, /xdian Shot, H. H. P....... Sig fee
16. Canary Bird Flower, H. H.A........... roc
17. Cacalia, Tassel Flower, M. colors, H. A... 5¢
x8. Carnations, fine double, MH. H. P....... 10C
19. Clarkia. choicest mixed, H. A...........-- 5c

20. Cobea Scandens, climber, H. H.A ...-- 5¢
21. Convolvulus, Morning glory,M. H. H. A.

22. Crysanthemum, finest H. A. varieties, M. 5c
23. Cypress Vine, fine climber, H. H. A...... 5c
24. Celosia, Cockscomb,M. H. H.A......... Re
25. Catchfly, red, white, rose, M. H. A....... 5c
26. Dianthus Barbatus, Sweet Wil’mM.H.P. 5c
27. Dianthus Chinesis, /zdiax Pink,M.H.A. 5¢

28. Eschscholtzia, Cal. Poppy, M. HH. A..... 5c
29. Globe Amaranthus,M. H.A............- 5c
30. Gourds, ornamental, M. H. H.A........ 5c

31. Helichrysum, £verlast’g Flowers, M. H. A. 5c
32. Helianthus, Suxzfower, O. Wilde, H. A... 5c

33- Helianthus, Dwarf Double, fine, H. A..... 5c
34. -lpomea, climber, H. H.. A.......-.2..0006- 10C
35. (Ice Plant, Dwarf Trailer, H. H. A......... 5c
36. Larkspur, Dwaz/ Rocket, double, M. H. A. 5c¢
37. Lobelia, finest varieties, M. H. H.A..... 10c

NEW AND DESIRABLE.

New Dwarf Sweet Alyssum. Little Gem. A
beauty, habit compact,.spreading, only 3 to 5 inches
high and1s to 30inchesin diameter ‘The plants are
a solid mass of bloom, from spring until late in dutumn;
600 clusters have been counted on a single plant at
onetime. ‘the clusters are better for cutting than
common varieties; a gem indeed., Pkt., roc.; 3 pkts.,
25C.

Snowdrift Poppy. Flowers pure snowy white and
extremely double, of perfect form and large size. The
growth is compact and a mass of them in bloom re-

Pkt.; r0c.; 3 pkts., 25c-

Crimson King Poppy. This is of a most intense,
dazzling scarlet, in other respects like Snowdrift. Pkt.,
zoc.; 3 pkts, 25c. 5

Double Hollyhock. The flowers are as double as
a rose and of many shades in color. Very fashionable
just now. Choicest mixed seeds, pkt.,15c.; 2 pkts., 25¢.

New Japanese Hop. A new climber from Japan.
In general habit like our common Hop, but the foliage
is more deeply cut and very dense, an extremely rapid
grower, invaluable for training over trellises, verandas
and buildings. Pkt., r5c.

38. Lupinus, many colors, M. Hy An ag rete 1A
39. Malope, crimson, fine, ET, AL. osewerearneteceleree 5c
40. Marigold, Dwarf French, NM. HS HSA ee
4t Marigold, African Quilled, M. H. H. A... 5e
42. Marvel of Peru, Four O’ Clock, M. H. A.. 5¢
43. Mignonette, Larce Flowered, H. H.A.... 5c
44. Mignonette, Golden Queen, gold color, H. roc

4s. Mimosa, Sexszt.ve plant, H. H.A.... .... 5c
46. Nasturtium, Dwarf, M. H. A............. 5c
47. Nemophila, Love Grove, M. H.A........ 5c
48. Pansy, fine colors, M. H. P...........-+-- 10C
49. Pansy, extra choice, M. H. P.....-..-..... 25¢c
50. Petunia Hybrida, finest striped and blotch-
edi varieties, Mer HA. 2 ee eee 25C: -

51. Petunia, good varieties, M. H. A.......... 10c

52. Primula, Chinese Primrose, choicest, M....25¢
53. Phlox Drummondii, finest varieties, many

colors, Mi.H Bi? ‘Adi £0. on ieee tate eee 5c
54.. Phlox, new, large flowering, M. H. H. A..10c
55- -Phlox, very dwarf, fine, M. H. H. A....... 15C:

56. Poppy Carnation Flowered, M.H.A...... 5¢
57. Portulaca, Single, all colors, M. H.A.... 5¢
58. Portulaca, Double. all colors, M. H. A....15¢

59. Pyrethrum Roseum, H. P........0-005-. 10C
60. Ricinus, Caster Ozl Bean, H. H.A........ 5c
61. Salpiglossis, fines, M H. H.A......... 10c
62. Stocks, Dwarf, 10 weeks, good, M. H. H.A. 5c¢
63. Stocks, choicest varieties, M............0. 15c
64. Scabiosa, Mourning Bride, great variety of
colors sF 1. iPiesMe eM . Akt SP eae eee 5c
65. Sweet Peas, fine colors, M. H.A.........- 5c
66. Verbena, fine varieties, M. H. H. P-.....-10¢c
67. Verbena, extracchoice, M. HH. Potts. 25C
68. .Zinnias, extra choice, Me Hi Al. epee 5c
69. Zinnias, Large flowering Dwarf, M........ 10¢
zo. Zinnias, New Pompone,very double, many
colors, distinct and beautiful, M............ 15c

New Double White Phlox. This is the first.
really Double P?ox yet introduced. It not only
shows a tendency to become double, but produces 60 to.
70 per cent. of perfect double flowers of the purest
white and fine form. Pkt, 25c.; 5 pkts., $1.

Bird’s Mammoth Mignonette. The spikes are
of immense size, often nine inches in length, and has
a delicious fragrance, unequaled by any other. Pkt.,
15C.

New Sweet Pea. Princess Beatrice. Color a
rich, beautiful carmine rose, slightly shaded with
lighter and darker tints. Very robust, and a free
bloomer. Pkt. roc.

Tuberose, Dwarf Pearl. Flowers pearly white,
very large and double, stalks rather short and stout,
often having from two to three dozen flowers each.
This is the very best of the Tuberoses. Very large
flowering bulbs, 8c. each, 75c. per dozen; postage 2c.
each; extra good flowering bulbs, 6c. each, soc. per
dozen; postage 2o0c. per dozen.

Pezonies, Chinese. These are perfectly hardy
very showy and sweet scented, will grow anywhere if
the soil is made rich. Every one should plant them.
We have many shades of color beautifully variegated.

2oc. each; $1 for six, no two alike; $1.75 per dozen, no
two alike.

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1888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—I888. he

‘THE POTATO.

Growing potatoes for seed has betn a specialty with us for many years, having tried several hundred
kinds in the time, and each year testing nearly all the new varities offered, which we obtain from the originators
or introducers, to insure their being true to name, and we have spared no pains to keep our stock unmixed; asa
consequence, the thousands of bushels of potatoes we have sold for seed have given the very highest satisfaction.

We shall relax no effort to serve our patrons well in the future.

WE COMMENCE SHIPPING as soon, in our judgment,

unless otherwise ordered.
shipping between ‘‘blizzards.”

as all danger from freezing is over,

Our Southern trade supplied for early spring planting by watching the weather and
We assume no risk from freezing.

EARLY ORDERS for potatoes can be packed all ready for shipment, before shipping time, which will

greatly facilitate our spring work.

We do not bind ourselves to present prices, only so long as our stock now in store remains unsold, after

which orders will be accepted and filled only at market rates.

As we go to press without knowing the quotations

of others, should any of the prices be found too high, we will make them as low as those of any reliable dealer.
Our popular prices or last year sold our stock so rapidly that many early varieties were gone before the season

was half over.
more than double it was then.

Our quotat ons will be found but little above last year’s prices, although the market price now is

We have not as large a stock as last year, but most of it is superior in quality. A large proportion ot
our planting was done after the middle of June, and were greatly benefited by the August rains, and yielded

well, and are of good size.

SPECIAL OFFER.

and 1 peck at 1-1c of the barrel price.
peck 4 bushel price.

Our early potatoes will be medium size only.

If ordered early so they can be put up before shipping time, we will make up
barrels of Potatoes of »s many kinds as desired
When bushel price only is given deduct ro per cent. forone bushel. 1

t bushel of a kind at 4

Our regular barrel is the flour barrel, holding nearly three bushels; will hold ro torr pecks of assorted

kinds.
is no danger of the kinds getting mixed.

COLLECTIONS.

ro lbs. or more at 8 cents per Ib.;

We can use sugar barrels that will hold 12 to 15 pecks, according to how many kinds are put in.
We mark the head to take out:
Those desiring to make collections for exhibition or other purposes, can select

from all varieties priced 10 cents per pound; 5 lbs. or more at 9 cts. per Ib.;
25 lbs. or more at 7 cents per |b.; 50 lbs.

There
“Open This Exd.”’

or more at 6 cents perlb. In collec-

tions consisting of not less than ro varieties, those priced at 15 cents per lb. and over, may be included, at 5 cents

less per pound than list p ice.

DESCRIPTIONS.

Each variety correctly labeled and packed to go by express or freight.

To save space and avoid repetition in our descriptions, we use the abbrevi-
ations V. E. for very early, E. for early, M. for medium, L..

denote the relative time for ripening. P, 10; P, 6; &c., to denote the relative productiveness.

to denote the relative quality as they appear to us, from repeated tests.

. for late, to
G, 10; G, 6; &c.,

In describing the form, the first term

used, denotes the shape of the potato as viewed from the broad side, the second term is the form of the cut surface

if the tuber was cut crosswise in the middle.

There is no guess work in our descriptions, as when making th-m we always have a few samples of the
variety before us, and every description is our own unless quotation marks are used.

When comparing our prices of potatoes with those of others, remember we use large barrels
(Flour size), holding nearly three bushels by weight, while most dealers use barrels holding from 2% to 2%

bushels.

CHOICE EARLY VARIETIES. |

Which include the very best standard varieties, with
some newer kinds that are of superior merit.

B@-For Prices see Price List of Potatoes.
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LEE’S FAVORITE Is Yet at the
Hea

We again place at the head of our list this superior
potato, which we introduced in 1883, with the follow-
ing description: “It is extremely early, being a week
or more earlier than Beauty of Hebron, and two weeks
earlier than Zarly Rose. Itis of the very best gualzty;
the purest flavor of all; cooks as white as flour, either
baked or boiled. It is the most productive early kind
we have grown, and will produce a large crop on ordi-
nary farm soil, with common cultivation. The tubers
are uniformly large size, smooth’ and handsome, and
never hollow; it is rather long and somewhat flattened
in form. Very distinct in color, unlike any other,
being of a light flesh color, shading to pink about the
eyes, which are nearly even with the surface. Its
form, size and color make it beautiful and attractive.”
That it has sustained this broad claim the thousands of
unsolicited commendations we have received from all
parts of the country, and results of private and exper-
iment: station tests, are proof, and now, wherever

known, it stands the highest of any early potato grown. .
The report of the Ohio Experiment Station for 1885, |
shows that of the 92 varieties tested, Lee’s Favorite ©
yielded at the rate of 423 bushels per acre, being 60.

bushels per acre more marketable tubers than any'q
other early potato, and 12 bushels more than any late‘
variety. Clark’s No. 1 yielded ‘at the rate of 363 bush-

els per acre; Beauty of Hebron, 287; Early Sunrise, -j
170; Charles Downing, 319; ERIRDE: Red, 158; Whites:
Star, 124. uy

Lee’s Favorite will produce tubers that cook mealya
and are of good flavor, atleastio days before any vat
riety we know of, as they cook good as soon as large
enough, the size of a hen’s egg.

No other early potato did as well in this vicinity lage
season. One party reports ayield at the rate of 400/32
bushels per acre; we are sorry to say they were sold in ~
the market. We wish we had them now, as our stock,4
is too limited to supply the anticipated demand. Early,
orders will take them. Last season we were com-i-
pelled to decline many orders and disappoint .our =;
friends. The following are samples of thousands of
commendations we have on file:

Correspondent of Farm and Fireside, Ottawa, Ill,
Jan., 1887, says: ‘‘The varieties planted were Lee's
Favorite and Early Ohio. Lee’s Favorite had the most ~
in the hill and were remarkably fine potatoes. In’ fact?
there was. nothing in 2S market that could compete”
with them insize and » pearance. The Early20hio
was not as early as Lee’ s or as prepossessing i in aie 93
pearance.” iIW

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L. Whitake , North Adams, Mich., March, 1887, 3 19
says: ‘‘Lee’s Favorite gave us fine marketable Pos
They are the ‘Boss, SMa

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tatoes on the r7th of June.
potato, sure.’

Mrs S. H. Rickel, W. Salem, O., 1887, Saye Ay
planted my Lee’s Favorite April 6th in

ground with several other early kinds, and aR

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were as large @s hen eggs—the other early kinds only
the size of hicktery nuts. They are the best potato I
ever used, and cannot be praised too highly.”

Henry Avery, Burlington, Iowa, market gardener?
says: Lee’s Favorite leads all the 20 selected early
and late varieties I now have.”

Samuel Miller, Bluffton, Mo., known to all horti-
culturalists, says: ‘‘I regard it (Lee’s Favorite) as the
best early sort I have seen.”

J. N. Menifee, Oregon, Mo., says: ‘The Lee’s
Favorite was a week or ten days ahead of ail, includ-
ing Early Ohio and Beauty of Hebron.”

Charles Downing. V.-E., oblong, oval, skin
white, netted, eyes few, very smooth, medium size,
very handsome and of superior quality; vines strong,
the very best and most productive of the snow flake
family. P.8; G. 10. Well spoken of by all who have
tried it. Its excellent quality makes it very desirable.

Nott’s Victor. V. E., oblong, nearly round, skin
light russety brown, with faint mottlings of pink, eyes
plenty, mostly even with surface, size medium to
large, flesh white and mealy, vines medium height
and healthy. P. 10; G. g. This will by many be
recognized as the one that made the astonishing yield
at the rate of 1,100 bushels per acre at the Rural New
Yorker grounds; a fine potato.

Crane’s June Eating. V. E., oblong to long,
round, skin white, clouded with purple tint, eyes not
numerous, smooth, medium to large size, vines medium
height but robust. P.9; G.9. We regard this asa
very fine potato. Owing to severe drouth our seed
this year is rather small, as we planted this kind ata
time when they suffered the most. We sold avery
few of these last year at $1 per pound. This is one of
the new kinds that surely will make its mark, anda
high one, too.

Pearl of Savory. V. E., oblong, oval, skin light
red, eyes plenty, mostly even with the surface; size
medium, uniform, vines short, stout, P. 9; G. 9; This
we regard as one of the best.

Early Pearl. V.E., oblong, round cr oval, skin
light rose color, eyes few and smooth; size medium to
large, vines short, but stout. P. 9; G.g. But few
equal this as an early potato.

Perfection. V.E., long, nearly round, skin rose
color, eyes plenty, mostly smooth, size medium, vines
short. P.9; G.g. One of the very best.

Early Sunrise. V.E., long, round, skin light red,
eyes numerous, little depressed, size medium to large,
vines medium. P. 8; G. 9.

Boston Market. V. E, oblong, round, skin light
pink, eyes few, very smooth, size medium to large,
vines medium. P. 8; G. 9.

Queen of Roses. E. oblong to long, oval, skin
light rose color, slightly netted: eyes not numerous,
some prominent, mostly even; size medium to large,
vines medium, healthy. P. 9; G. 9; one of the very
best of the rose family.

_ Early Maine. E. long oval, round or oval, skin
light red. finely netted; size medium to large, eyes
plenty, slightly depressed, vines medium. P. 8:G. Q.

Early Standard. E. oblong, slightly flattened,
shin white, some netted, eyes plenty, nearly even
with surface; size medium, vines good. P.8;G.o;
by some this is called the very best early variety, did
not do quite as well with us as some others; they were

planted on a very dry piece of ground, and our seed
is rather small,

Crane’s Extra Keeper. E. oval, round, skin
white, eyes few and smooth, size large, vines strong
and spreading, P. 9; G. 9; cooks very fine and floury;
although ripening medium early, it is not excelled in
PoTe ae qualities. This we sold last season at $1
per lb.

Princess. V. E. long oval, oval, skin light pink,
considerably netted, eyes plenty, and mostly even
with the surface; size medium to large, vines stocky,
medium height, P. 9; G. 9; a new and beautiful variety
of great excellence.

Sunlit Star.
light flesh color,

June I hada bi of new potatoes for dinner. They

V. E. oblong to long, oval, skir
with pink eyes, which are plenty,

nearly even; size medium to large, vines rather short
but strong. 9 ;
Lee’s Favorite, although said to have been grown from
a seed ball sent out from the ‘‘Seed House’ at Wash-
ington.

Early Harvest. V. E. oblong, oval, skin light
red, eyes numerous and even with the surface, size
medium, vines short. P. 9; G. 8.

Summit. E. long, oval, skin buff, with some
pinktint, especially about the eyes and seed end;
eyes not very numerous, large, some depressed; size
from medium to large, vines vigorous and stout; in
quality it ranks with the best, it is remarkably pro-
ductive; this gave the remarkable yield of the rate of
1,210 bushels per acre at the Rural New Yorker ex-
periment grounds.

Sunlit Star, Thorborn and Clark’s No. 1.
Mixed in about equal proportions by the carelessness
of one of our growers, all choice early varieties, will
be good to grow for market or they can be readily
separated at digging time, would be worth $4 or $5 per
bbl., if not mixed. Price, pk., 5vc.; bu., $1.25.; bbl.,.
$3-50-

A. S. Crosby, Aurora, Neb., April 23, 1887, says:
Potatoes received in the best condition. I have dis-
tributed them among my friends who sent for them,
and they are sanguine in their praise of their fine con-
dition, nice appearance and liberal measure. Accept
many thanks and best wishes for your success.”

A FINE COLLECTION

of Medium and Late Warieties.

Which we have grown for two or more years, and
have proved of superior excellence for table and mar-
ket, alllarge yielders and mostly of fine quality. This
list includes the best well-tried late varieties for market
and table use. The stock is of good size and will
please. 7
B&@-For Prices see Price List of Potatoes.

Green Mountain. M. oval to oblong, a little

P. 9; G. 9; very fine and much resembles

flattened, skin white, some netted, eyes numerous, ©

some prominent in clusters, others even or depressed,
size large to very darge, vines very large and vigorous.
P. to; G. 9; this has shown the largest yield of any
potato, having yielded at the Rural New Yorker trial.
grounds at the rate of 13914 bushels per acre.

White Flower. M. long, oval, skin pure white,.
finely netted. Eyes numerous, few prominent, mostly
very smooth, size large, vines large and stocky. P. 10;
G. 9; remarkably handsome, flesh snow white, excel-
lent every way, and one of the very best. Its fine
appearance and good quality, will make it one of the:
best for market, as well as home use.

Empire State. M. long, round or oval, skin pure
white, eyes numerous, largey some prominent, others.
even or little depressed; size large, vine very strong.
P. 19; G. g; cooks white and dry, one of the best, com--
binirg productiveness and quality in a remarkable
degree.

State of Maine. M. oblong, quite square cut at
the ends, considerably flattened, skin very white, finely
netted, eyes few and smooth; size large to very large,
vines strong. P. 10; G. 9; no late variety better for
home use or market.

Morning Star. M. long, round, skin white, some:
netted, eyes plenty and nearly smooth; size uziform.
and large, vines strong and vigorous. P. 10; G. 9; an
excellent new variety, not subject to rot, a seedling of
late Beauty of Hebron. The many fine qualities will
certainly give this a leading position.

Sylvan. M. long, oval, skin of the purest white,.
thickly netted, eyes few and smooth, vines medium.
height and stocky. P. 9; G.-10; scarcely excelled in
yield, and in quality one of the very best, either baked
or boiled. Another year’s trial convinces us that we
did not err in our judgment in claiming very superior
mer 1:s for it when introducing it last year.

Rochester Favorite. M. long or oblong, nearly
round, smallest at seed end; skin clear white, eyes
numerous and even with the surface; size large, vines.
medium, stocky. P. 10; G. 9; a good keeper, one of
the first-class market sorts,

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Gream of the Field. M. long. a little crooked,
round, skin pure white, finely netted, eyes numerous,
rather small and smooth or slightly depressed; size
large to very large, vines medium but stout P. 10; G.
9g; asmcoth, handsome potato, one of the best.

White Seedling. L. very long with rounded ends,
oval, skin pure white, little netted, eyes numerous and
very smooth for so large tuber, enormous vines. P. xo;
G. 8; a grand market potato, none more productive.

Bonanza. »!. oval or oblong, more or less fattened,
skin light red, fineiy netted, eyes plenty, some promi-
nent in clusters, others depressed, especially at the
seed end; size medium to large. P.9;G. 10; this we
consider the best table potato cf any of the late varie-
ties, and retains its quality till new potatoes come.

Tunix. M. elongated oval, considerably flattened,
skin white, little netted, eyes few. slightly depressed;
size medium to quite large, vines immense, too much
for the “‘bugs.” P. 10; G. 9; very handsome and ex-
cellent.

Rickers’ Graft. M. long, oval, skin flesh color,
with pink about the eyes and seed end, eyes plenty,

mostly smooth; size medium to large, vines strong,

vigorous. P. 10; G. 9; a most excellent variety.

Cambridge Prolific. M. long, oval, skin white,
thickly netted, eyes numerous and little depressed;
size large to very large, vines very large and stout.
P. 10; G. 9; a remarkably promising market sort. The
past dry season the yield was at the rate of 400 bushel
per acre in field culture.

Great Eastern. M. round or oval, somewhat flat-
tened, skin white, thickly netted, eyes few and quite
even with the surface; size large to very large, quite
uniform in size and shape, vines very large and stout.
P. 10; G. 8; one of the most profitable for market.

Weld’s Jumbo. L. long, nearly round, skin very
white, little netted, eyes numerous, some full, others
little depressed, size large to very large, vines very
large and stout. P. 10; G. 9; an excellent potato for
market or table.

New York State. M. oblong to long, nearly round,
skin white, some netted, eyes plenty and mostly
smooth; size medium to large, vines large and stocky.
P. 10; G. 9; flesh very white, fine grained, of great ex-
cellence, very few as good.

Eno’s Seedling. M. long, round or oval, rather larg-
est at seed end,skin pure white.eyes not very numerous,
rather small, mostly even with the surface, size large,
vines large and vigorous. P. 10; G. 9; flesh white and
dry, one of the best.

Seneca RedJacket. M. oblong. flattened, quite
square cut at the ends, skin bright pink, much russeted,
eyes not very numerous, somewhat depressed, size
to; G. 9; such a
strong grower it is very little affected by drouth.

Newton’s Seedling. M. long, round, skin pure
white, considerably netted, eyes numerous, small and
smooth, size medium to large, handsome and attractive,
vines large and stout. P. 10; G. 9; a very choice po-
tato for market or home use.

Putnam. M. oblong, oval or nearly round, skin
light flesh color, considerably russeted, eyes pink, not
very numerous, large and some depressed at the seed
end, size large, vines large and stocky. P.10; G. 9;
cooks white, dry and mealy, a splendid potato every
way.

Alexander’s Prolific. M. L. oblong, flattened

,oval, very uniform in shape, skin pure white, finely
inetted, eyes few, quite large but even with the suriace,

\ ‘size large, very few small tubers, vines among the
\/Most vigorous.

P. x0; G. g; this is one of the hand-
somest of the round or ova! white potatoes and second
to no late sortin any respect. We anticipate a grand
future for this.

Orange Co. White. M. oblong to long, round,
skin clear white, thickly netted, eyes few and smooth,
size medium to large, vines medium but stocky. P. 9;
G. 9; we introduced this among the potato growers
here several years ago and it is grown largely for mar-
ket, liked better than Burbank or White Star. We
can furnish our patrons Orange Co. Whites grown by
farmers in quantity if ordered early, before they are
shipped to market.

A FEW FINE VARIETIES.
Our stock of which is limited toa few bushels of

each, some of them new and very promising, others
tried and found good.

Gen. Logan. New, M. oblong, oval, skin of a
purple tint; splashed with white, eyes plenty, mostly
even with the surface; size large, vines very strong. P.
9; G. g; flesh very white and fine grained.

Late Favorite New, M. form peculiar, broad at
the stem end, narrow atthe seed end, almosta tri-
angle, considerably flattened, skin white, netted, eyes
few and smooth; size large, vines large and_ stocky.
P. 10; G. g; flesh white and fine, desirabie.

Astonisher. L. a little longer than broad, quite
Square cut at the ends, round, oval, skin light red,
coarsely netted, eyes few and depressed, deep at the
seed end; size uniformly large to very large, very few
small, vines very large and strong. P. 10; G. 8; will
be a profitable market sort.

Banana. Jew, L. long, oval, skin white, slightly
pink at seed end, little netted, eyes numerous, some
depressed; size medium to large, vines large and strong.
P. 10; G. 9; very promising.

Steuben Chief. M. irregular, oval, much flat-
tened, skin light red, considerably netted, eyes not
numerous, nearly smooth atstem end, sunken at seed
end; size large to very large, very few small, vines
large and stout. P.g; G. 8.

Stanton. M. long, nearly round, skin light pink,
darker at the seed end, eyes plenty, mostly even; size
medium to large, vines large. P.9; G.g; a very
handsome potato; flesh white and starchy.

American Giant. L. very long, irregular, oval,
skin white, eyes small and depressed; size very large,
vines large andstout. P. 10; G. 8.

Garfield. Burroughs, M. oblong, oval, skin light
red, eyes prominent, medium to largesize, vines large,
stout. P.9; G. 9; of fine form and appearance.

James Vick. M. long, round, a little tapering at
the ends, skin nearly white, some shading of light
pink, eyes numerous, large and slightly depressed;
size large, vines strong. P.9; G.g. A splendid po-
tato every way.

White Chief. M. oblong, nearly round, skin
white, with a yellowish cast, finely netted, eyes few
andsmocth, size large, vines wigorous. P.9; G. 9;
this is a good keeper and handsome.

Farina. L. long, slim, crooked, round, skin
white, finely netted, eyes plenty and very smooth;
size hardly medium, vines strong. P.7; G. 10; ex-
cellent for baking, skin very tender.

New Champion. M. long, rather slim, round,
skin white with pink shading about the eyes, which are
numerous and slightly depressed; size large to very
large. P. 10; G. 9; very handsome.

O. K. Mammoth. M. oblong, flattened oval,
skin white, eyes few and smooth; size large, vines
vigorous. P. 9; G. 8; a fine market potato.

SOME NEW VARIETIES.

Of unusual promise, (most of them entirely new)
selected from fifty varieties grown by us the past sea-
son. Notwithstanding the severe drouth all of these
madea large yield. Stock quite limited, therefore
early orders will be necessary to secure them.

Stoors’ Seediing. Mew, M. oval, considerably
flattened, skin light red, thickly netted, eyes few,
somewhat depressed, especially at the seed end; size
large to very large, vines large and vigorous. P. 10;
G. 9; valuable for table or market.

Crimson Beauty. New, M. long, round, skin
bright crimson, coarsely netted, eyes large, numerous,
some prominent, some smooth, others slightly depress-
ed; size medium and large, vines very vigorous and
large. P. 10; G. g; a valuable variety.

Rose’s No. 74. New. M. long, round, skin
light pink at stem end, shading to bright pink at seed
end, considerably netted, eyes quite numerous, large,
nearly even with surface, size medium to large, vines
remarkably vigorous. P.10; G, 9; one of the most
promising of the new varieties.

cur special offer of seeds in packets,

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Thunderbolt. New. M, nearly round, slightly
flattened, skin white, thickly netted, eyes few and
nearly even with the surface, size large, vines large
and strong. P. 10; G. g; one of the most productlve.

Early White Prize. New. V. E. oblong, oval,
skin white, finely netted, eyes few, small, nearly even
with the sur ace, size medium, vines short but stocky.
P. 9; G. 9; valuable.

Cheesman’s Seedling. New. M. nearly round,

slightly flattened, skin very white and smooth, eyes

few, slightly depressed, size large, vines large and
strong. P. 10; G. 8; valuable as a market variety.

Rhinebeck. New. M. long, round, skin light

bright red, some netted, eyes plenty, large and quite
even an the surface, siz- large, vines large and vigor-

» ous. EOS a splendid potato, would sell in the

market a Rose, and will yield more than double.

Early Durham. V. E-. oblong, round or little flat-
tened, skin light rose, coarsely netted. eyes plentv,
slightly depressed, size medium, vines short and stout.
P. 9; G. 9; ranks among the best very early kinds.

Barstow. New. M. L. long oval, considerably
flattened, skin bright red, some netted, eyes not very
numerous, large, some prominent, others even with
the surface or slightly depressed, size large to end
large, vines very strong and vigorous. P. 10; G. a
very smooth, handsome and attractive potato, iat
fail to become popular.

Yosemite. New. M. long oval, oval, skin red-
dish purple, eyes numerous, small, nearly even with
surface, each having a distinctly marked brow, but not
prominent, very smooth and handsome, size medium
to large, vines large, stout. P.g; G. 9; very distinct
variety.

Early New Zeland. New. V.E., oblong, nearly
round, skin light red, some russeted, eyes plenty,
rather small, and even with the surface; size medium,
vines snort and stout. P.9; G. 9; withstands drouth
better than many early varieties.

Early Albino. New. VY. E., oblong, oval, skin
creamy white, thickly netted, eyes few, with slight
pink tint, small and smooth, size medium, vines
medium height and stocky. P. 9; G. 9; a beauty.

Early Dawn. New. E., oblong, round, skin white,
netted, eyes few, even with the surface, size medium
to large, vines Sen short, but vigorous. P. 9; G. 9;
not injured by drouth as much as some early kinds.

American Monarch. New. M., oblong, oval,

\. skin yellowish white, considerably netted, eyes few,

some depressed at the seed end; size large to very
large, vines very strong and vigorous. P. 10; G. g; of
great promise.

R. L. Hoge, Hubbardston, Mich., Nov., x887, says;
“The potatoes came all safe to-day. I am highly
pleased with them and the large measure you gave.
They will overrun a peck.”

Will G. Lucas, La Rue, O., May, 1887, says: ‘The
potatoes I purchased from you are pronounced by old
growers to be the nicest everseen in this county. Am
well pleased with them.”

W. M. Bright, Normal, Ill., says: ‘It pays to buy
seed potatoes of Frank Ford & Sons. The ten tar-
rels I got of you last spring planted a fraction cver
three acres. My yield was over 200 bushels per acre,
and a poor year for potatoes at that. My neighbor’s
potatoes yielded from 4o to 60 bushels peracre. Some
of mine are the finest 1 ever saw.

PATIAPPLIED FoR << (ae

The blade is made of the best spring steel. It is
the best weeder we have everused. Price only 5 cts.,
by mail 30 cts.

THE FOLLOWING 39 VARIETIES

Are very limited in supply, and are mostly new
kinds, some very choice. By the pound only: x lb.,
by mail, 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1. By express or freight, 20
cts. per lb.

In collections of ten or more varieties, this list may
be included at r5 cts. per lb.

Alexander’s No. 1, McFadden’s Earliest,
Brownell’s No. 55, Marshall,

Blue Elephant, New Eximius,
Crandall’s Beauty, Nevada White,
Chautauqua No. 1, Nepaugh,
Chautauqua Seedling, Ohio Fancy,
Churchill’s Seedling, Pokeepsie White,
Chicago Gem, Pride of Palestine,
Dakota White, Red Star,

Gen. Sheridan, Rundell Rose,
Grover Cleveland, Rose’s No. 76,
Hendricks, Rand’s No. 42,
Irish Wonder, Sweet’s Early,

Jas G Blaine, Stray Beauty,
Jones’ No. 4, Snow Queen,
Junkis, White Lilly,
King’s Excelsior, White Mountain,
Lake Ontario, White Whipple,
Lake Erie, Yellow Elephant.
Lombard,

THE FOLLOWING 47 VARIETIES,

Limited in supply, we offer by the lb. and peck only.
Price by mail, x lb., 30 cts.; 4 lbs., (weight of wrapping
included,) $z. By express, 1 lb., 1o cts.; peck, 40
cts.

Adirondac,

Amer. Magnum Bonum,
Big Benefit,

Beauty of Hebron,

Blue Victor,

Brownell’s Best, Prairie Farmer,
Bliss Triumph, Pride of Lisbon,
Carter, Pr. Ed. I. Rose,
Charter Oak, Queen of the Valley,
Champlain, Red Peachblow,
Champion of America, Rhode Island,
Collum’s Superb, Rose’s Invincible,
Corliss Matchless, Rural Butter Cup,

Ontario,
Paragon,
Perfect Gem,
Potentate,
Portage,

Dakota Red, Silver Skin,

Early Electric, Snowbank,

Early Essex, Spaulding,

Grange, Tremont,

Home Comfort, Vanguard,
Howard, Vick’s Extra Early,
Troquois, Vick’s Prize,

Wall’s Orange,
Watson’s Seedling, -
Weld’s No. 22.

Jones’ Prize Taker,
McFadden’s Seedling,
Mountain Rose,
Mayflower,

R. M. Prichard,Pender, Neb., April 24, 1887, says:
“My first box of potatoes and seeds was received in
first class order. I am well pleased with them. I or-
dered of you because you beat them all in price, and
I find I am more than satisfied on receipt of my seeds.
I want to ask you how you preserve potatoes so nice-
ly? Aug. 20, he says: ‘“Fhe potatoes I got of you
have done finely.”

PYRETHRUM ROSEUM.
Persian Insect Powder Plant.

- Price to cents per packet. A hardy perennial, of

easy culture, yielding a large quantity of flowers-

which somewhat resemble Ox Eye Daisy, except in
color, this being rose color. The flowers are gathered
when in full bloom, and dried, and when finely pow-
dered they make the Genuine Persian Insect Powder,
which is sold from 60 to 75 cents per pound, and often
much adulterated. Any one by growing their own
can, at a trifling expense, keep their house free from
Flies, Ants, Roaches, Flees and Bedbugs. It is a
beautiful, showy flower, as well as the most valuable
insecticide.

FRIEND bear in mind that it would be impossible for us to make our low prices on
9 seeds and plants, if we paid out thousands of dollars for a large catalogue

filled witn extravagant illustrations.

expense, as you will readily see by comparing prices.

By favoring us with yourorder you can save this useless

Our five cent packets contain double the

seed put up by many. Give us atrial order and see if it is not so.

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PRICE LIST OF POTATOES:

By Mail. By Express or Freight. By Mail. By Express or Freight.

1ib063i6 1 tb -1 pk 1x bu 1 bbl 1 i 3lb 1b rpk 1 bu 1 bbl
Alexander's Prolific. 35 go 15 7 Seance ores roe Myllallyir ty os.ese.4 30 80 10 Gow ac, hee.
American Giant.... 30 80 10 eta ters wee Newton’s Seedling. 35 go 15 7512 25 Jae
American Monarch. 40 100 20 x 50 .... wee. New Champion.... 30 80 10 5°. 145A ios
Astonisher......... 35 90 15 Tie RI ET New York State.... 35 go 15 75, 2,25 6 00
Baker’s Imperial ... 30 80 10 ROY PEERAGE Notts Victor. cos. sito Sue OOS 75 2 254 QO
BSananar ect re 35 go 15 TG 22a awa sats O.K. Mammoth.... 30 80 10 5Ouf aye a
IBAESIOW cos ces 716 ean Sa er 56 ue Anh ea ae Orange Co. White. 30 80 10 59,-1,254335°
Bonanza...... ee a aO 80 10 50 1 40 400 Pearl of Savoy..... 30 80 10 SMe 154244499
Boston Market..... 30 80 10 OY we OSE Perfection, Fzzch’s. 30 80 709 -Ko5Qo0nat
Browneles No: sr 2.7 dOr TOO 200 TE SOnr Scion cca Parson’s Prolific.... 30 80° 3705 £50510 25 arnt
Cambridge Prolific. 35 go 15 F/ SOLO WESE XIN CESS kerio 35 go 15.p 5 ob BPdyershe
Cae era 30 80 I0 HO) Ab Samia Bd Pride of the West.. 30 80 19, sree 20y oie-- tees
Charles Downing... 35 90 15 75 225 6.00 Putna nd <0. - yas a5 go Bat em Bao (2% word
@heesman’s Seed’g. 40 1 00 20 1 50. ..-. ...- Queen of the Roses 30 80 TO 95 F528 vi4585
@larles'No sr f2sce. Bon ooo" se5O. x FO pal. eninebeckter. san 40 I 0g, “20. Sa os St a
Grane’s ‘June’ Matmge= so 9 25.30 125% 3 50. .... Ricker’s Graft. ..... 30 85. Jo ABO 5s Tae
Cranes. Weepers WSOmsME 25 SO urn eae lee. nines Rochester Favorite. 30 89. IONE BS 25 3050
Cream of the Field. 35 go 35 Gousw 50 os. Rosy Morn ....... 30 -,80,, -1Q), é = 69, rs AP abate
Crimson Beautyees 40. h OO ZO PT Soto | ec Rose's UNG. 74.-- 425 1350 "90; TSe nA mos eust
Dictator sees ae 30 80 10 SOs ts VGWeeRoc Rural Blush....... 30 353589 b29qUF “50). % 52, sd
Duchess: -eeecssets 30 80 10 BOMrl, 40% seu RRUDICHG se oa ie(e mere Bp Gb a iosk Plead als ele
Early Albino.....- 40 LE OO 2O NEEL GO nieisic «seein Salt Lake Queen.. Bhow (80. cra nee 5% io tHiw
Barly Dawneatac. += Am LOO", 2OP 1 DYSO) wiwcie, sintiac Seneca fein: 35,.-. 99. 35 Bee 2 2Box9" +
Early Durham..... 35 OOhitGe te OO Me sey) cise. Steuben Chief.. ; 28 2 ae 80, ETO. Pen. A159 somos
Early Harvest.. e430 8c 10 ROMETESO | laisie Steuben Beauty.. SOR 5 eS or sven itisg
Early Maine........ 30 80 10 ROO SON coc State of See Se ROl 352404 28. 0G
Early New Zeland.. AGMIZOOVUCOM TT SOM K2)e<, 01) SS Stantone.-eeek 4a! Rave 8 i: 25 kad ae soe
Early Pearl... =nIgo 80 30 52 150 500 Stoors’ Seedling. mzs240 smeo 220;dhsesi.ia; ioM..
Early Standard .... 30 80 10 50 150 5 00 | Summit...... s98-YASBS MODIS Se THH292hs 326 180
Eariy Sunrise ...... 30 80 10 50 I 40 400 Sunlit Starydsseve -HsSbas Qmiaéi | 7am asd Qusad
Early White Prize.. 40 100 20 150 .... ars Sylvan . wis. has. cs sh3tem sane: 375 lie 2 5 yO108
El. Paso. : «ABO 80 10 SO) waste e | 2horbunig L. welsinBOmise S02: nu Goy dib ges ng 25
Empire See wee eS 30 80 10 50 1 40 400 Thunderbolt ot be 5: edgoub eO;)) oa )In5e - j99s1D 9med
Eno’s Seedling..... 35 JOepLS Tr GO) 3400.F Gels Tunixessc >. diget v35 me6D 51§wi0l7siw2525 .yaleb
Farina.. 30 80 10 IO ladssae paNeeelg Wells’ Seetling -s8elay ee ee 31 ¥5O s8i4m ,bisg
Garfield, Burrough’: S 30 80 I0 oye Uy 206 Me Weld’s Jumbos:> sG- 139 sw Seduolooisasmopet esshb
Garfield, Laxdreth’s 30 80 10 OMe AO Tes tele Weld’s, Noor4: gia -21391g sSoyao eins gok Ly4O smee
Gen Moranwss- 35 go 15 Viste KAD OS Weldis Nog 46u5 once 30.n0it8Ono8Gesd HesvIs 4Oni estoz
Green Mountain... 35 go 16 7551 50 4 50 White Seedling: :1. 330rcs8a adiig sOosbRBal a3 2g
Great Eastern-..... 30 So 10 50 I 40 400 White Flower...... 30 80 I0 60 1 50 2g
James) Wick: .2.ceen 30 80 ta G01. D504.) White -Ghiefe. .qo212'*30 82380y405 66) sdmod.
Late B. of Hebron. 30 80 0 50 £ 40 White Elephant. dine) 3@o0lo08aioaOiso rho, ange 4300
Lee’s Favorite:..... 30 80 I0 60 1 V hite Stata A. ye oly 30y29 v80 sa05d 750/115 2515:3 250
Late Favorite. 30 80 10 60 ; : eq °
Mitchell's Seedling. 30 80 10 60
Morning Star...... 30 8o 10 60

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24 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

Bue STRAWBERRY
6
The first fruit of the season, so healthful, delicious and refreshing, and so easy of culture that no one

should think of passing a single day, during the fruiting season, without a plentitul supply upon their table.

Owing to the peculiarities of the past season, being extremely wet early, followed by severe drouth,
strawberries did not run as much as usual; our stock of plants is quite too limited of some varieties to offer them
in large quantities. A few of our patrons iast season were quite impatient (to say the least), by the tone of their
letters, because we did not fill their orders earlier. This we are sorry for, but it was impossible for us to do
otherwise; we filled every order before we plowed a furrow or seta plant of any kind, and allow us to say we think
in good season. Delay was caused from the fact that there was but fve days in April suitable to take up straw-
berry plants and pack them as they should be, to have them reach our patrons in the best condition, as our plants
always no. We do notcare to explain fully the secret of our great success, as others might ‘‘catch on.”

As wecannot control the elements, neither can we conscientiously put up plants in condition that we
know will render them almost worthless, and dear as a gift, (as we are sorry to say some do,) we shall be glad to
receive orders from those who want their plants put up as they should be, at a suitable time, and at our price,
which is low considering the pains we take to have the plants reach our patrons as we would wish to have them
come to us. Though our prices may be higher than some, our plants will be found less expensive in the end.
Notwithstanding a few complained because they did not get their plants earlier, we did not have a single com-
plaint that plants did not reach our patronsin the best possible condition; on the contrary we have hundreds ot
letters from them on file, commending our superior packing, and the fine condition of plants at destination, from
all parts of the United States, Canada and from Mexico. Apt ; ‘

; Last season we plowed under quite anumber ot old varieties without saving any stock. We dislike to
part with old friends that have served us at a time when none other could render better service; but this is an age
of progress, and newer varieties are fast supplanting many of the older kinds, and when a sufficient stock of
some of the late introductions has been grown, quite a number more of those that have rendered good service
will have to step out.

TEN NEW STRAWBERRIES.

Not yet tested by us, some of them now first offered.
These we have selected from many new varieties, as
being the most promising and well worthy of a trial.
They are ail highly recommended, and claims sub-
stantiated by numerous testimonials. Our plants will
come direct from the introducers, and to prevent any
delay, we will forward them by mail or express pre-
paid, on the day received, unless we should have or-
ders for other stock that we can pack and ship the
same day. In this way the plants will reach our pat-
ronsin the very best condition. Space will not allow of
but a brief description of each, (B) Bisexual, (P) Pist |-
late.

Bomba (B). New 1888. ‘Strong grower, fruit
large, firm, rich crimson color, fiesh dark red, ripens
the very earliest before Gypsy or May King” Per 4%
doz., 55c.; per % doz., $1; per doz., $2; per 100, $12.

Gold (P). New 1888. Plant vigorous and very produc-
tive. ‘Season medium to very late, fruit large, regu-
lar form, firm, bright scarlet color, goldex seeds, and
of the finest quality.” Per % doz., 55c.; per % doz,
$1; per doz., $2; per 100, $10.

Warfield’s No. 2 (P). New 1888. ‘Compared
with the Crescent it ripens at the same time, far more
productive, better quality, much larger and firmer, one
of the best shippers ” The originator publishes 52
high testimonials to show that thisis ‘‘7he Berry for
the Millions.”’ Per 4% doz, 55c.; per % doz., $1; per
doz., $2; per 100, $10.

Logan. New 1888. ‘A seedling of the Pioneer.
Plants, extra strong and vigorous, immensely produc-
tive, fruit of the very largest size, bright, handsome
color and ot fine quality.” Per % doz., 55c.; per %
doz., $1; per doz., $2; per 100, $10.

Ohio (P). New in 1887. ‘‘A seedling of the Ken-
tucky, alike in foliage but much stronger grower and
twice as productive, begins to ripen later and continues
to bear long after; berries large, conic, bright red,
colors evenly, firm, a good shipper and fine quality.”
Per ¥% doz., 55c.; per doz., $1; per 100, $5.

Truitt’s Surprise (B). New in 1887. ‘A tall
rank grower, very productive, berries extra large, of
dull red color, rich, sweet and delicious.”” Per 4 doz.,
35¢.; per doz., $1; per 100, $5.

Gandy’s Prize (B). New in 1887. ‘The latest of
all strawberries; very large, firm, bright crimson color,
of rich sprightly flavor, plants darge, stocky, vigorous
and very productive.” Per % doz., 5§c.; per doz., $1;
per 100, $5. ;

Monmouth (B). New in 1887. ‘An improved
Crescent, fifty per cent larger, earlier, firmer, same
bright color, foliage similar, but plants larger and
stronger.”’ Per ¥% doz., 55c.; per doz., $1; per 100, $5.

Crimson Cluster (B). New in 1886. ‘Fruit of
the richest crimson color, borne in immense clusters;

one of the most productive, begins to ripen early and
continues till very late; excellent quality.” Per %
doz., 55c.; per doz., $i; per 100, $6.

Cohanzick (B). New in 1887. ‘A very strong
grower, making immense Stools, wonderfully produc-
tive, fruit very glossy, dark crimson color, fine quality,
medium to very large size to the end of the season;
solid and firm, a good shipper. Per doz. 60c.; per
100 $2.50.

Belmont. Introduced in 1886. Blossom perfect,
season late, fruit very large, oblong in form, very

' solid, sweet, of extra fine flavor, bright crimson color;

ripens all over evenly, and is an extra keeper and ship-

. per. As it blooms late it is not lable to injury from

late frosts, as the Sharpless and some others. The
foliage is large, plants vigorous and perfectly healthy.
This we class among the very best of the new varie-
ties.

Mammoth. Introduced in 1887, from New Jersey.
In growth of plant and foliage, it isamong the best, be-
ing strong and healthy. Perfect blossom. ‘‘The fruit
averages about twice as large as the Sharpless, and of
better shape; in every way superior; berries deep rich

-red, ripening all over at once; quality unsurpassed.”

This berry was awarded the highest prize at the
Moorstown Strawberry Show, June gth, 1886, all lead-

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25

ing varieties ip competition. Four quarts were shown.
Eleven berries completely filled one, twelve the sec-
ond, thirteen the third and fourteen the fourth.

Gipsy. Blossom imperfect. Plant the May King
or Phelps near to fertilize it. The very earliest straw-
-berry we have ever grown, fruit of elegant elongated
form, medium to quite large size, (according to the
soil,) bright, beautiful crimson color, of the very best
favor, none better, quite firm. It is not only the
best very early amateur berry, but good for market.

Itaska.

Introduced in 1887.
season medium ito late, wili follow May King.
growth of plant and foliage it is all that could be de-
sired, being very large and vigorous, a wonder of pro-

Blossom pistilate,
In

ductiveness. “Plants by the hundred average 225 ber-
ries each.” Fruit of good size, (averaging larger than
Crescent,) remarkably uniform in size and shape, and
holding its size to the end of the season, flavor excel-
lent, far better than Crescent, color bright red and at-
tractive; we think it is agoodone. Mr. John Little,
Canadian authority on Strawberries, after speaking of
Jessie, says: ‘‘I believe it and Itaska are the leaders
of the best strawberries of to-day.”

Haverland. Introduced in 1887. The plants we
set last spring have made a remarkably fine growth,
showing great vigor. It was grown from seed of the
Crescent fertilized by the Sharpless; a good parentage
sure; we have not fruited it. <‘‘The fruit is firm, uni-
formly large and very regular in shape, of most excel-
lent quality and of a deep glossy crimson in color. In
productiveness it is not excelled by any, its fine size,
extra quality and beauty sold it in Cincinnati market
for three years past at the very highest price.” Com-
ments of many prominent berry growers substantiate
these claims. We believe it has great merit, and ad-
vise our friends to plant it.

Jessie. This variety was more extensively adver-
tised last season than was ever any other berry of
any name or kind, and from all the reports concerning
it, too high praise could not have been givenit. It
seems unfortunate that its introduction should have
been made in aseason so disastrous to the growth of
the strawberry in many parts of the country, on ac-
count of severe drouth, and it will give.a set back from
which it will take, at least, one favorable season to re-
cover. That it will recover we have no shadow of
doubt, it behaved itself so grandly before. It has
come to stay, and there is a grand future for it.

The Jessie is a seedling of the Sharpless; perfect
blossom, ripens early, with the Crescent; fruit of the
very largest size, regular in form, bright, attractive
color, firm in texture and of excellent flavor. Vines
remarkably vigorous and healthy, and at its home in
Wisconsin wonderfully productive. Our plants that
survived the drouth made a very remarkable growth
after we had rains in August.

Crescent still holds its own as the most popular of
the older varieties, on account of its fine color and
great productiveness. It will stand slovenly or no
cultivation better than any other sort and produce
something of a crop,

Jewell. A superb variety» introduced in 1886.
Foliage large and healthy, blossom pistillate, season
medium, berry very large, solid and firm, of very fine
flavor, color bright red, changing to crimson when very
ripe; very productive. It brings the highest price in
market on account of its large size and appearance.
The plants form large hills, and run but little, which
is an advantage to the fruit grower, but not to the pro-
pagator. .

May King. Introduced in 1885. A seedling of the
Crescent, blossom perfect, very early, nothing exceeds
itin vigor of growth or health of plant, and is unusually
productive, berries large size, bright scarlet color, and
of very excellent quality. Thts is one of the very best
new varieties. Last season we made two pickings
from it before any from Crescents growing beside
them; the first picking brought 16 cts. per quart, the
second 12% cts.; the first Crescent ro cts. Every
grower knows what that signifies so far as profits are
concerned.

Bubach’s No. 5. Introduced in 1886. Blossom
perfect. The growth of the plant is exceptionably
good, foliage very large dark green and perfectly
healthy. The fruit is of very uniform large size, fine
form, bright crimson color, ripening all over at once,
begins to ripen nearly as early as the Crescent, but
continues a long time in bearing, and holds its size well
to the end; it is one of the most productive and of very
superior quality. Many speak of this as the best of
the new varieties.

Phelps. By some called Old fron Clad. We
have no stronger grower; produces enormous stools,
foliage very large and healthy, of a light green color.
The fruit is medium to large size, very firm, bright
scarlet, of fine quality, and ripens very early. The
roots are very long, which enables it to stand the wzz-
ter’s cold and summers drought, equaling the Cres-
cent in productiveness, much larger, firmer, and bet-
ter quality. It has been our leading market berry, al-
ways bring the highest price, as there are but two
varieties (Gipsy and May King) as early; does not do
as well on light soils as on rather heavy soil.

Scarlet Queen. A new variety that we think
much of for home use. Fruit peculiar in form, being
very long and slim, two inches in length by three-
fourths to an inch broad in the middle and considera-
bly flattened; bright scarlet color and of the richest
flavor, combined with beautiful appearance. A re-
markably thrifty grower and but very few as produc-
tive. One of the very best amateur varieties.

Parry. Introduced in1885. Blossom perfect, me-
dium early, foliage large, dark green, berries quite uni-
form, large size, bright glossy scarlet, very handsome,
and of very fine quality; ripens all over at once, and
quite firm. This is a splendid berry but the plants
lack somewhat in vigor.

Ontario. Introduced in 1886. Blossom perfect.
Growth of plant stocky and vigorous; foliage large and
healthy. Season medium to late; fruit very large and
firm, of a brightscarlet color, and fine quality. In
many respects it resembles the Sharpless, but the
plant is more vigorous and more productive.

Bancroft. Blossom pistillate, season medium,
fruit nearly round, uniformly above medium size,
bright scarlet color, handsome and attractive, of good
quality, very firm, a remarkably strong and vigorous
grower and among the most productive. In many re-
spects it resembles the old Green Prolific, but it is
larger and better color, a profitable market berry.

Piper’s Seedling. One of the strongest growers,
with very long, strong roots, and will endure more
freezing and thawing than most kinds, fruit quite large,
dark crimson, good flavor, flesh very dark and firm, a
good market berry, and a goodone to plant with pis-
tillate varieties.

Connecticut Queen. A remarkably strong grow-
er, foliage good, blossom perfect; fruit large, fine form,
high quality, very productive, very late in ripening.
‘A good amateur berry, but its color being pale, neither
red or white, unfits it for a market berry, yet it is good
to eat.

Summit Introduced in 1887. ‘‘Blossom pistillate,
Fruit very large, form roundish, color bright red, flesh
firmer than average of large berries, of good flavor,
and ripens all over at once.” We put out a few plants
last spring, and we are sorry to be compelled to say

26° FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

that we are very much disappointed in the vigor of the are more productive, and there is good reason for it.
plants inthis respect. It holdsno comparsion with These plants will be of the most popular varieties,
Jessie, Belmont, or Itaska growing on three sides of it. worth from $3 to $6 per 1,000, and each lot will contain
We hope it may do proportionately better ina more several varieties.

favorable season. Miner’s Great Prolific. An old variety, yet one

of great excellence; fruit large, dark crimson color, -
and of very fine quality. It stands drouth better than
most varieties, as shown by its grand behavior last sea-

Michigan. This isa comparatively old variety
that is not as well known as it should be, We have no
stronger grower; fruit medium to large size, bright ; r
rhs cates good quality and one of The most eo. son. It has in a measure the same fault as Sharpless,
ductive; ripens with, and will come as near taking | liability to be killed by late frosts.
care of itself as the Crescent, a good one to fertilize Primo. Season late; plant vigorous, healthy, and
with. productive, fruit medium to large, bright scarlet color,

Mixed Plants. The plants running into the space with the odor and delicious flavor of the wild straw-
between the blocks of different varieties, are more or | berry; worthy of a place in every garden.
less mixed, so we never dig them to sell except for Old Standard Varieties that are doing the best
mixed plants. These have given the very best satis- are Sharpless, Cumberland, Glendale, Windsor Chief,
faction to those who have used them; many say they | and Kentucky.

PRICE LIST OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS.

The prices here given are for plants to go by exfress, charges to be paid by purchaser.

According to the custom, 6, 50 and 500 plants will be putin at half the price of 7 doz., humdred, and
thousand respectively. ;

Postage. Add 5 cents per dozen, 15 cents for 50, 30 cents per roo, if ordered sent by mail, or
express, prepaid. This is less than the actual cost of /ostage.

Those varieties marked (P) are Pistillate and require some Bisexual (B) variety planted (not with, but}
near them.

Strawberry roots nicely straightened out and tied in bundles of 50.

No CHARGE for PACKING Or DELIVERING tO FORWARDER; yet boxes, bales, barrels and moss are worth

money.
Pr doz. Pri00. Pr1000 | Pr doz. Pr 100. Pr 1000
Bancroft (P), see des. p. 25........-- 25 OGer antec May King (B), Mew, see des. p. 25.. 25 5° 350
Bubach’stNo. 5 (P), see des. p. 25. 50 200 ..... Miner’s Gt. Prolific (B) seedes. p. 26 25 Go -seneee
Belmont (B), see des. p. 24........ 50 200 I5 00 Michigan (B) large, fine quality.... 25 60 3 50
Cetewayo (P), large, fine quality... 30 .... ...... Mixed Plants, good kinds ......... 25 50, 9 3450
Conn, Suecm (Ey), oss 2eS- ape. 25. te SO OO creas Ontario (B) zew, see des p.25.... 50 200 1000
Corne:ia (B), larg IYSIALCS nics sce. 25 vist eae Oceana Chief (B) large, excellent... 30 7S bey esas
Crescent'",(2) Scere. p. 25h. ae 20 5a, "3 50 Parry (B) zew, see des p. 25...... 25 5O*e5Ry
Cumb’d Triumph (%j, large, good.. 2 FS toe wae Phelps (B) also improperly called
Daniel Boon (P),larse, fine:..--.-- 215 Wile. Serle | Old Tron Clad, see des. p. 25. 25 so. “aise
Gipsy (P), very early, see des. p.25- 30 75 5 00 Pioneer {B) early, large, excellent.. 30 See od tet
Glendale (B), late, one of the best.. 2 60 400 Piper’s Seedling (B) see des. p.25.. 25 50 350
Haverland (B), \ew, see des. p.25 1 00 5 00 ..... Primo (B) see des. p. 26 s....3.2... 30 TSitbon aisle
Henderson (B), Mew, large ........ BO, SSR cele g ScarletQueen(B) zew,see des. p 25 30 Tava ae sie
Itaska (P), Wew, see des. p. 25....1 00 500 ..... Sharpless (B) very large, excellent... 25 50)? 3h\go
Jessie (B), Vew, seedes. p. 25....1 00 5.00 ..... {| Summit.(P) zew, see des. p.25....1 00 122. waves
Jewell (P), Vew, see des. p. 25.-.-. 75 3000 ..--- Warren (B) early, large, fine quality 30 7 | ee ct.

Jumbo (P), very large, excellent.... 25 75 600 Windsor Chief (P) good old variety. 25 50° 3
Kentucky (B), late, good every way 25 50: "3"50 Wonderful (P) large, very prolific.. 30 75 400
Mammoth (B), Mew, see des.p. 24.1 00 400 .....

'PHE JRASPBERRY.

The recent introduction of many hardy varieties of Raspberries, of good quality, has produced a greatly
increased interest in this fruit.

The early varieties begin to ripen as the strawberry is just going out, and the later varieties carry the time
up to the ripening of the blackberry. By planting several varieties there need be no day that the table cannot
be supplied with delicious fruit. There is no fruitso desirable for canning as the Raspberry; as it retains its
flavor to a greater degree than any other, and no fruit garden is complete without several varieties of
this delicious fruit.

either red or black, were ripe, and two weeks hefore
the Brandywine, and, of course, obtaining a high
| price. Itis not only the earlist of all raspberries, but

it is extremely hardy, 22° below zero in winter has not

injured it in the least, and was not injured bythe late

frost last spring, when the Brandywine was nearly

killed to the ground. It is a strong grower foliage

dark green, free from rust or mildew, does equally

well on clay or gravel soils, and is one of the most pro-

ductive The past season it was not as much affected

fe by drouth as other kinds, the fruit holding out full size

page? to the end, which is of a bright, glossy red color, of good

ite size, making it very attractive, of fine quality, and its
RU eRSAS firmness makes it a good shipping berry.” From: this
description every one will see that the Early Prolific
combines all essential qualities to make it one of the
most desirable, viz.: Extreme Earliness, Hardiness
and Productiveness, with Beautiful color, Firmness and
Fine Quality. From all we can learn of this new
berry we believe it is a valuable acquisition, and we
are glad of the opportunity of offering it to our friends.
Not offered in lots of over one dozen this season.
Each, 30c.; % doz, 80c,; doz., $3.00.

Thompson’s Early Prolific. This new Red
Raspberry, now first offered, originated near Cleve-
land, Ohio. We glean from the orignator’s descrip-
tion the following: ‘‘It is very early, all of the older
varieties of early raspberries are grown in the neigh-
borhood, and the Early Prolific has been placed on
the Cleveland market several days before any other,

.

1S88—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1888.

27

Sa en Se Se A a ee

Carman. A _ new Black Cap from Connecticut
We set plants of this Jast season, which made a good
growth, equaito Tyler or Souhegan. As we have not
fruited 1t we give the ‘ntroducer’s description: ‘It is
healthy and hardy, not injured in the least for the past
four winters when ai! others were injured more or
less; fully as productive as Souhegan or Tyler, fruit
jet black, as darge as Gregg, best quality and the
earliest of all to ripen. Far ahead of Souhegan
or Tyler and all other sorts we fruited the past season
in trialrows. The crop ripens rapidly, the whole was
ready for market last season at three pickings, July 3d,
6th and roth, selling at 15c. per quart, wholesale, af-
ter this the Souhegan and Tyler brought 5 to 8c.” Its
many fine qualities with earliness must make this the
most profitable market berry. Hon. M. P. Wilder
said: ‘‘The Carman is the earliest cap variety I pos-
Sess; it is sweet and very good; a valuable acquisi-
tion.” Others say, ‘‘the earliest and most perfect black
cap,” ‘‘the finest show of fruit of this kind I ever saw,”
“mot quite as large as Gregg, but sore abundant,
very firm, and of the gest flavor.”

Earhart. This new variety will produce ripe fruit
from June until frost comes in the fall. The plant is a
strong, vigorous grower, as hardy as Souhegan or
Tyler, having never been injured in the severest win-
ter. The first crop of fruit, which is fully equal to that
of any other variety, is grown on the canes of the pre-
vious years growth, andripens about the time of the
Doolittle, but larger, jet black, and of very superior
quality. The new canes begin to bloom when from
two to three feet high, and ripen their first fruit about
the time the first crop isgone, and these new canes
will continue to bloom and ripen fruit until frost puts a
stop toit. The main part of the second crop will
come between the first of August to the middle of
September. However, ripe fruit can be found all the
time from the first till the last. The truit on the new
canes is about double that of the first crop, the whole
season’s product being equal to three full crops of other
varieties in one season.

Marlboro. Fruit of the very largest size, of a
bright scarlet color, excellent flavor, firm, a good ship-
per, canes very large and strong, foliage dark green,
perfectly hardy and nonemore productive, costs less
to pick than any other red variety. In fact, we place
it among the very best in every way. Commences to
ripen early and continuesa long time in bearing; a
very desirable quality for home use.

Rancocas. Fruited with us last season. It is one
of the earliest, ripening all its fruit in a short time,
large size, beautiful scarlet color, very superior quality,
canes of medium size, perfectly hardy, healthy, and
very productive. One of the very best of late in-
troduction; much better than Hansel in every respect.

Golden Queen. New. Supposed tobe a seed-
ling of the Cuthbert. Itis medium in season, larger,
firmer and more productive than Cuthbert, as hardy
as Turner, and of about as high quality as Brinkle’s
Orange, and very Jeautzful, being of rich, bright,
creamy color.

i

Nemaha. This is quite similar to the Gregg in
Most respects. It however continues in bearing longer,
is a little more hardy and productive.

Hilborn. Mew. From Canada. Only a little be-
hind Souhegan in ripening; fruit jet black, large as
Gregg and better flavor, a strong grower, perfectly
hardy, few thorns, and very productive, one of the
most desirable of the Black Caps in every respect.

Shaffer. The canes and fruit are colossal, color
dark purplish red, flavor sprightly sub-acid, season
medium till late, no variety more productive, and is
especially valuable for canning.

Cuthbert. A strong grower, hardy, productive,
fruit large, bright red, firm, fine quality, season me-
dium till very late, good for market or home use.

Souhegan. Very early, perfectly hardy, growth
vigorous, and productive, color jet black, without
bloom, fine quality, valuable for market,

Tyler. Ripens with Souhegan, and we think a lit-
tle stronger, rather more productive, perfectly hardy, a
good one.

Gregg. A very profitable market berry if planted
on suitable soil. If your soil is high and dry, with
sand or gravel, then plant it for late market, but don’t
fool away your time if your soil is clay or wet. Fruit
very large and firm.

Crimson Beauty. A strong, healthy grower, fruit
large, bright glossy crimson, excellent quality, ripens
very early.

Caroline. A seeding of Brzxkle’s Orange, and
nearly equals it in quality, a strong grower, very pro-
ductive, too good and soft to carry to market, medium
to large size, light yellow or buff color, melting and
luscious. This should be found in every garden for
home use.

Beebe’s Golden. Mew. A remarkably strong
grower, canes large, and perfectly hardy, wonderfully
productive, fruit firm, pale yellow or buff.

Turner. (Southern Thorntless). Probably the
hardiest of the red varieties, good for the far north,
large size, moderately firm, bright red, early, fine

quality, very productive, and a strong, vigorous
grower.
Winant. A profitable market berry, canes stout,

and perfectly hardy, good quality, ripens early, fruit
medium size, bright red, very firm and attractive.

Thwack. Very productive and profitable, entirely
hardy, fruit firm, will ship any distance, good quality
and size, bright red, handsome.

Superb. Astrong grower, hardy and productive,
ripens early, fruit very /arge, rather dark bright red,
and of excellent quality, a good one fer home use.

Ohio. A strong grower, very productive, entirely
hardy; unlike Gregg, it is adapted to all soils, fruit large
size, firm, good shipper, and especially valuable for
drying.

PRICE LIST OF RASPBERRY PLANTS.

The prices given in this list are to go by express or freight, charges paid by purchaser. Ifordered sent
by mail or express, prepaid, add x5 cents per dozen, actual cost of postage.

Pr. Doz. Pr. too Pr. 1000 |

Beebe’s Golden, see des. p. 27. 40 Dapore See:
Brandywine, true, red, early... 25 75 6 00
CAROLINE, see des. p. 27...-.-- 50 Beg MIGloose
Crimson Beauty, see des. p.27. 40 I 00 8 00
Cuthbert, seeldess op. 27/7. ccna 40 I 00 8 co
CARMAN, see des. p. 27..-.. 2 OOF ESt GO! ws «
Doolittle, the good old black cap 40 T4000 Pysis a.
EARHART, see des. p. 27...-. S008 eta ache
Gregs,, see deSip.' 27% s0s0s000<8 40 tT 00 8 00
GOLDEN QUEEN, see des. 27 1 00 600 5000
Hansel, red, very early........ 40 I oO 8 00
Hivsorn, see des. p.. 27....5.- 50 TupOw tees

Pr. Doz. Pr. 100 Pr. tooo

MARLBORO, see des. p. 27...-. 40 I oo fore)
NEMAHA, See des. Pp. 27...-..- 50 2IGQ) PAUSES ISE
Ohio seeldes. pi'e7 tae one 40 I oo Q 00
RANCOCAS, see des. p. 27..... 50 I 50 © 'I10-00
Reliance ahs 8o- <p oes tages 40 TEGO LOLS 5 5
Shaffer; see"des.gp. 27924. 55-- 5° 2,00) 15 00
Souhegan, see des. p. 27...,.- 40 I oo 8 co
Superb, seedesnpyi27i was eis 50 ESO bo aioe ace
Thwack,isec des: p. 27... «2... 30 I 00 & o>
Harner, See Ges. ps 27 acess 30 baere) 8 co
iEwler,. SCG GeSpepenve7criciuss ase. 40 I 00 8 00
Winant, see des. p. 27.......5 30° I oo 8 oc

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28 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIC+*

HE BLACKBERRY.

This is another indispensable fruit, as it fills up the interim between the Raspberry and Grape, and

should be found in every fruit garden.

Those who depend upon the fruit dealers for their supply can hardly con-

ceive of the luscious flavor of a well ripened Blackberry picked and eaten direct from the bush.

Stone’s Hardy,

Minnewaski.

Minnewaski. This is a new berry we have been
watching a long time, and waiting impatiently for the
opportunity to plant it ourselves and to offer it to our
patrons, believing that it possesses more desirable
qualities than any other blackberry offered to the pub-
lic for years. ‘‘It is a strong, vigorous grower, hardy
as far north as southern Michigan, and very likely
still farther north; no blackberry more productive,
blossom perfect, berries are of the largest size and re-
markably uniform, of a glossy black, tender, sweet,
juicy, and of a fine aromatic flavor, no hard sour core,
it ripens very early, a little before Wilson or Wilson
Jr. Asit does not turn red by handling, it is a good
shipping and market berry.” 4oc. each; $3.50 per doz.;
$15 per 100.

Stone’s Hardy. Itisthe hardiest of all. “Iron
Clad” never has been injured in the least here, and in
Wisconsin it has never been materially injured, while
the Snyder has been killed to the ground several times.
It is far superior to Snyder in quality, size and produc-
tiveness. Fruit medium to quite large, very black,
juicy, melting, the sweetest of all, excellent flavor, no
hard core, season medium till late, canes rather short,
but stout, branching, and dark red when matured.
We have grown this since its first introduction, and
everything considered, it 1s the very best of all varie-
ties yet introduced. We hope the new varieties may
prove better, if possible. We have a large stock of
splendid plants.

Western Triumph. We have fruited this for sev-
eral yearsand we consider itof about equal value with
Stone’s Hardy. itis neariy as hardy, and quite as
hardy as Snyder and the fruit is much larger and bet-
ter every way. This variety has elicited mofe praise
from visitors to our grounds than any other blackberry.
The productiveness is marvelous The flavor ofthe
fruit will suit more palates than any other im our col-
lection. Although it isa litthke more acid than Stoxe’s
Hardy, ithasa large percentage of sugar, making it

very rich and delicious. Color very black and glossy.

Commences to ripen quite early. We say plantit, asit.

will not disappoint you.

Taylor’s Prolific is another variety of very excel-

lent quality, considered by some the best; fruit medium
to large size, is quite productive, but not quite equal to
Western Triumph, ripens late. It is nearly hardy,
canes were injured in the winter of 1880-1881, about
the same as Snyder and Ancient Britton.

Ancient Britton. This we regard as of the very
best quality. It has the refreshing flavor of the very
best wild berries toa greater degree than any other,
unless it is Hoosac Thornless. It is quite sweet, but
sprightly and melting, color purplish black, ripens
early, berries rather long, larger than Snyder, far su-
perior in quality, fully as productive, ard nearly, if
not quite as hardy.

Hoosac Thornless. Perfectly hardy, fruit medium
size, of the very best quality, sweet and melting, rich,
no sour core, very productive on strong, rich soil, does
not do as well on sandy or poor soil. ‘The bearing
canes have nothorns. We think itis more productive
when grown near some other variety like Western
Triumph or Stone’s Hardy, as the blossom does not
seem to be perfect. This has beenon our grounds
twenty years, and has never failed to give us a crop of
fruit that has no superior in quality.

Erie. A variety introduced in 1887, which we have
known something of for several years, having at difter-
ent times picked and eaten the fruit from the criginal
bushes standing where it first came up from the seed,
in an old neglected vineyard but a few miles from us.
It is without a doubt a seedling of the Lawton, having
the same general appearance, in large growth of canes,
size and form of fruit and great productiveness, differ-
ing, however, in beginning to ripen a little earlier and
the canes are hardy: although growing large and rank
they have never been known to be injured by cold.
The fruit when fully ripe isashiny jet black, very
sweet, melting and of a delicious flavor. A prominent
fruit grower of New Jersey, in writing Dec. 6, 1887,
says (mentioning the Erie), ‘‘In point of earliness, size,
firmness, and quality, | could see no material differ-
ence from Lawton, unless perhaps fhey were not quite
so acid before fully ripe.”

DEWBERRIES.

Bartle’s. Very large, early, fine quality, and pro-
ductive, especially valuable in cold climates, as it can
be easily protected by covering. It is hardy here.

Lucretia. The fruit ripens with the late raspber-
ries and before any other blackberry. Very large,
often 144 inches long by one inch in diameter, soft,
sweet and luscious, nohard core. The plant is perfect-
ly hardy and healthy and wonderfully productive.
Reports from hundreds of Horticulturists all over the
country speak in the highest praise of the Lucretia.
Large quantities of spurious ptants are being sold,
those not as near related even as ‘‘Lucretia’s Sisters.”
Our plants are guaranteed genuine.

PRICE LIST OF BLACKBERRY PLANTS.

PRICES given are to go by express or freight, charges paid by purchaser.

If ordered sent by mail or

express prepaid, add 15 cents per dozen, actual cost of postage.

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000

Ancient Britton, see des. p. 28..... 50 1 50 1500
Agawam......... Me aciat clones posh SASOM LEE SO. ccaie,sic
Erie; see des piy28inmc. eames cena EMOOMO OO Wecuse
Early @husterdsa. 07. coee moses © ecient SOM a er ee ee
Early Harvest, not hardy.......... Bouter gt...
Freed)<hardy, very good! 30. sas) 2) S0N SO.
Hoosac Thornless, see des. p. 28... 75 2 50 Sa
Knox, large, date, "e00ds.)./2 OA 750. Fe OO

Lawton, not hardy, large.......... 50
Minnewaski, see des. p. 28...... 50

Per doz. Per 100. Per 1009

Snyder, hardy, small, sour......... 50 I 50 1000
Stone’s Hardy, see des. p. 28.... 50 1% 50 1200
Waylon sce des ip aece cer aie 50 1 50 1200
Wallace, large, excelient.......... 60 200 ..e.c.
Western Triumph, see des. p. 28 50 1 50 1200
Wilson’ Jr:, ‘not{hardy ‘Heréy..% 202) "yg" aT. Fae
Wachusett (is not) Thornless....... SG) U2 OORT Sete
DEWBERRIES.
Bartle’s, see des. p. 28............ 50 200 15 QO

Lucretia, see des. p. 28, each r5c.1 00

x

1888—S_-UND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1888 29

‘PHE @RAPE.

A fruit that no one should do without; it will give a larger return for the outlay and space they occupy
than any other; can be grown by the side of buildings, fences, walks; many places can be found, even in city lots,

where they can be grown without occupying but little room. Our space will not admit of more than a very brief
description of a few of the new varieties.

Eaton. A new black grape, seedling of the Con- Ulster Prolific. “‘‘A cross of the Catawba and
cord, now first offered. Description: ‘‘Leaf large, | wild grape. It has been pronounced by may Horti-
thick, leathery, covered on the underside with a thick, culturists the ‘best grape Caywood ever produced.’
brownish yellow down. Bunch very large, compact, Persons visiting our grounds and tasting many va-
often double shouldered, berries very large, many one rieties, generally exclaim ‘the Ulster is the best;’
inch in diameter, round, black, covered witha heavy ripens from the first to middle of September, vine per-
blue bloom; adheres firmly to the stem, skin thin, but fectly hardy, color red or coppery It is the grape for
tough, with no bad taste when eaten close; pulp quite the million, and will supplant the Concord.”

large, tender, separating freely from the seeds and dis-
solving easily in the mouth. Very juicy, as good or
better than Concord, with much less of the native
odor.” The Massachussetts Horticultural Society
awarded this grape two first-class certificates of merit
anda medal. In 1886 two bunches were on exhibi-
Hen that weighed 29 and 30 ounces respectively. ‘‘The
aton is as healthy and hardy as the Concord, the vine t
is vigorous, fully as productive, while the fruit is much andy ashing ons, Ney ole ee ons
ae ade ne ee prot = wees cee tender, suc! aud ee aes
famonda. O0re Ss). new white grape. ‘‘Crass with the Concord, vine vigorous, hardy and produc-
between the Concord and lona. Vine a vigorous tive. We have fruited this two seasons, and we
grower, with large, dark, healthy foliage, free from have never had any grapes of any name that we liked
mildew, very hardy. The parent vine has stood in better.
open ground at Rochester, N. Y., for 10 years without
injury from the cold. It isa prolific bearer, bunches
large, handsome, and compact, slightly shouldered;
color a delicate greenish white, with a rich, yellowish
tinge when fully ripe. Very few seeds, juicy, and ay
most free from pulp. Be adheres firmly to the ‘
stem; about ace of te Coiconl and ripens three Moore s Early. Cree ee aed Ps early Las
or four weeks before. In quality it is very superior. grapes; far better than Hartford or Talman, cluster
: : : se ; medium size, berry very large, ripens nearly two weeks
Samuel Miller, of Missouri, after fruiting the Dia~ | before Concord, and is of about the same quality, and
mond three years, says: “Of as good qualityasanyof | vine equally as hardy. This should have a place in
the newer or older sorts. The vine is very vigorous, every fruit garden.
perfectly hardy, and immensely productive. Early Victor. A very early black grape, vine
Niagara. This finé grape is a cross of Concord hardy, productive, and of very much better quality
and Cassady, originated at Lockport, N. Y., vine than Hartford, Champion or Ives, and ripening as
hardy, very strong grower, bunches very large and early as any, it certainly must supersede them. We
compact, berries larger than Concord, nearly round, fruited this last year; although small, it is one of the
light greenish white, semi-transparent, slightly amber most delicious. :
in the sun, never cracks or drops from the cluster,
quality better than the Concord; very little pulp,
melting and sweet to the center, ripens early, but will
hang on the vine tiJl frost without shriveling. We
guarantee our vines to be genuine, and large healthy
roots. grown from matured wood, out door culture.
Beware of poor vines, grown from green cuttings un- i
der glass, they are comparatively worthless at any | ,deffergon.. & cross betnsen Concord, and Tons
ae At ae lompnce ae Be te ES BBE SS large, thick and downy, bunch large to very large,
SHOE G Bs JG2S, DBT 22 USS : shouldered, berry medium large, roundish-oval, skin
Empire State. A newand valuable purely native | thick, light bright red, with a thin whitish bloom, flesh
grape, a seedling of the Hartford Prolific, crossed with mealy, crisp, tender, juicy, sweet, slightly, vinous,
the Clinton. It is described as being ‘‘earlier than quality very good or best. It ripens with the Con-

Concord, vine of vigorous growth, hardy in winter, cord, and is a promising grape, both tor home use and
foliage healthy, bunches large, from six to tem inches

Francis B. Hayes. ‘Bunch medium to large.
Berry medium, globular, color greenish white, chang-
ing to a fine amber yellow when fully ripe, skin very
firm, flesh tender, juicy and of a delicate texture, with
fine flavor and no foxiness, foliage thick, healthy, vine
‘vigorous, hardy and productive, ripens 7 to ro days be-
fore Concord.”

Jessica. A new and very early white grape from
Canada. | ‘‘It is very sweet, free from all foxiness, with
very little pulp, sprightly and aromatic, is perfectly
hardy, has been bearing several years, and never
failed to yield a heavy crop.”

Pocklington. New, a seedling of Concord, from
Northern New York; is thoroughly hardy in wood and
foliage, color light golden yellow covered with fine
bloom, bunches large, sometimes shouldered, berries
round and very large, quality as good as the Concord,
and ripens at the same time.

- : market.
long, shouldered, berry medium ie large, roundisis Vergennes. “Very hardy, a vigorous grower,
oval col whe, wat shah inge of yellow, covered | g\erenm ears, and beeps a ong tine ach nous
Sweet and sprightly, without foxiness, even after ripen- Seer ee aes ight red color, covered with a
ing it hangs to the stem firmly a long time on the vine, eautiut bloom: j : :
and is a remarkably good keeper.” - iets iit : nea ee Beek nee eae

Poughkeepsie Red. “A cross of Delaware and esh tender, rich and delicious, D : ,

Tona, cee Secahine Delaware in wood and foliage, eR aoe berries medium size, vine vigorous and
but a much better grower, will succeed where the Del- ealthy.
aware willnot. Clusters average from size of Delaware Gro. Cann, Santa Fe, N. M., Sept., 1887, says:

to twice as large; and in excellence of fruit is the first

: : «Strawberry plants came to hand in good order.?
one ever introduced in America that can be called

erfect. By perfect we mean nothing objectionable Mrs. M. J. Nicuor, Norcross, Ga., April, 1887,
ik it to eat, Eoin or flesh, much better in quality says: ‘The plants have arrived in good condition,
than Delaware.” One of the very best table grapes. and I am much obliged for surplus ones.

UBS Neighbors, by clubbing together and buying our seeds and plants
FORM CL e in quantity, will get the benefit ot our Ais Coutts wnieR is quite an
i ides making a great saving in Express and Freight charges. 10ugh our prices are
eamioascured ihathe one can furnish better seeds or plants, at any price, and there is twice
the value of seed in our packets usually put in. Any one getting up a Club will receive the best
present we can possibly afford to give for the amount of the order.

30 FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIO.

PRICE LIST OF GRAPE VINES

Of the most popular old and new varieties.

We can also supply any other variety desired, if ordered early,

at regular prices. The prices given are to go by express; if desired sent by mail, add 5 cents each, 25 cents per

half dozen, 40 cents per dozen.

Two year vines are usually too large to go by mail.

We will however, send by

mail, prepaid, when desired, all vines purchased at the ‘‘each’’ rate the price of which is 50 cents or over.

ONE YEAR. TWO YEARS.

Each. Per Doz. Perl00. Each. Per Doz. Per 100.
Agawam, (Rodgers No. 75,) red, medium, early.............. $o 10 $100 $600 $015 $150 $800
Brighton, red,early, juicy, sweet, excellent..... ............-- 15 I 25 8 00 20 bi75 | ro.ao
Catawha, red, late best iquality2,.cfo-be «te. ancasit's sos + eso ole 10 75 3 00 15 I 00 4 50°
CENTENNIAL, new, light red, early, fine quality.............-- 30 3.00 20 00 40 4.003), Lease
Clinton; black, small> ratherlate, jhardyut-- re. caons . Uetacee ae Io 50 4 co 15 I 00 5 00
Concord; ‘black; jlarce, hardy snaacds das aa 2s sates Wore & Sis en iee ate 6 50 2 00 Io 75 3 00
Delaware, red, small, early, excellent..........5...-..ec0eee- 15 I 25 7 00 20 I 75 1000

DiamonpD (Moore's) new, see description.........-..2-.6 esecle! LOG SGarigie iooade I 50 ef
DucuEss, zew, white, see description... 0.2. cecccccceneccceecs 15 I 25 8 00 20 D7 ee eee
Earty Victor, zew, black, see description... .....22.eeeeecees 2c r 50° 1200 30 250 1500
SATON, EW SSCE BESCTIPLIOU sock cece Cotes esa wcleis sea cle seuss I 50 oe BRE EE 2 00 seca. . hee
El Dorado, zew, early, white, highest flavor...............02: 25 CMS oa Mea icy: 35 4 (OO) Soe
EMPIRE STATE, xew, white, see description...... Ba esohee 35 375 25 00 50 5 00 4000
Francis B. Hayes, xew, white, see description.........0+06: 35 375 25 00 50 6400; “au seree
Picttiota Ee rolsiesniacli,. Cab vec Gira cin Se oe. - ieaehs oe toa bee IO TEE Sale at 15 X JOO) 7 freee
Highland, zew, black, late, very large..............--2eeeee: 30 oom es sees 50 5 O6s et eer
ives, early; black, hardy, productivecce atc. c- sete. cs ccecscees 8 50 3 00 10 75 4 00
JEFFERSON; 7€W, SCE ZESCTIPLION. Soe sos Sawn wane cscs vevteveces 20 2.00 1200 25 275 (18,00
JESSICA, 72e2 SCE AESCYZPITON Ate eee ees toe sees es ceeeuce 35” 3°50. 30 60 60 5 OO) Jiasag
Ladyzearly, larce> white;excellent-<. a¢-'- 2. seen ess cs ciecewe es 15 Tesco han 20 2. GO." * reer
LADY WASHINGTON, mew, See Aescription.... . 2 cece csecevecces 20 175 1200 25 2 (SOrregsdetc
diindley; red, larce, best qualifys.- so 2.0202 -2n ase. Gas weces : 10 I 00 5 00 15 I 50 8 00
Martha, white; early; ‘hardy, very fine.-<: . <0 6... Doc eesees ne 10 75 4 00 15 TDG! dog ches
Moore's Ear ty, black, see description .... 21sec ce cecccccccees 20 I 75 12 00 25 2.50 .e diver
INTAGARA) 4 2270s SCCNAESOTEPLZON 5, ein Sas law eens sale ewe eis 30 3,00 2000 40 4 00 3000
POCKLINGTON, 262, SCE _GESCTIPLION. . 20. cow wedeescccccesesues 15 I 25 8 00 20 I 75 1000
PouGHKEEPSIE RED, mew, Seé CesCrIPtION ......0. ee cece cence 40 A SOO aera 60 600) 4. nese
Prentiss, ez, white, late, excellent ........¢.2000..520censees 20 200 15 00 25 300 20 00
Salem, red, large, early, good keeper, fine................... 15 I co 5 00 20 I 25 8 oo
ULSTER PROLIFIC, ew, S€€ ZESCYIPLION...- 0. oc eee e cece sr cccees 00401 Fy 4 DOME eee 60 6.60,4 tees
MERGENNES pred, | SCERZESELEDLZON «i kleine soos es eae bas 20 175 I2 00 25 2i15Q, ° hasg
Wilder, (Rodgers’ No. 4,) black, large, sweet, rich............. 10 I oo 6 oo 15 B25.) “Bete
WorbeNn, black, early, better than Concord......:...........- TS I 50 8 oo 20 2 co Be
Womne Red> early, bard, iSWeet x clecte oes ccs omisigieis, vole Beles 20 aay | eneec: ie 30 2 FS) 40 water
Woodrutf’s Red, zew, early, very large. ..-<--...-.. ceeenes ee 40 7 Valo Repke Mele 60 6 oo ‘Ae
GOOSEBERRIES. doz. soc.; 100 $3. Two-year, each roc.; doz. 75¢.;

A fruit that should have a place in every garden; of 100 $4.

easy culture, requires rich soil, and grows best in par- Cherry. Very large, red, quite acid, one of the

tialshade. Use White Helebore to keep off the Cur-
vant Worm, anda good sprinkling of common salt as
a fertilizer and to wholly prevent mildew. The follow-
ing varieties are not liable to mildew. If togo by
mail add 1sc. per doz, one-year plants, for fostage.
Two-year plants are too large for mailing.

Houghton. An old reliable sort, pale red, medium
size, very productive. 1 yr., doz. 50C.; 100 $3. 2 yr.,
doz. 75C.; 100 $4.

Mountain. Large, brownish red, fine flavor, very

productive. 1 yr., each roc.; doz. $1; 100 $6. 2yr.,
each 15c.; doz. $1.25; 100 $8.
- Downing. Large size, light green, juicy, excellent
for home use or market, plant vigorous and produc-
tive. 1 yr., each 1cc.; doz. $1; 100 $6; 2yr., each
15c.; doz. $1.25; 100 $8. ‘

Smith’s. Large, oval, pale yellowish green sweet,
excellent, exceedingly prolific. xyr., each 10¢c.; doz.
$1; 100 $6. 2 yr., each 15c.; doz. $1.25; 100 $8!

Industry. Anew foreign variety, fruited in this
country several years, has shown no signs of mildew,
fruit very large double the size of Downing, dark red,
rich flavor, vigorous grower and immensely produc-
tive. 1yr., each 25c.; doz. $2.50. 2 yr., each 30C.;
doz. $3.

Triumph. A new American variety, of very large
size, and an enormous bearer, does not mildew. 1 yr.,

each $1.
CURRANTS.

A fruit that is profitable for market, and healthful
for home use; give ita good, rich soil, anda moist,
cool place, and use White Helebore freely to keep off
the currant worm, and do not let weeds or grass
grow among them, and they will amply reward you.

If to goby mail, add 15 cents per dozen for one-year
plants, for fostage; two-year plants are too large for
mailing.

~ Price, unless otherwise noted: One-year. each 8c.:

best for jelly.

Versailles. Stems long, large, red, very prolific,
excellent quality.

Victoria.
sort. .

Red Dutch. The old reliable variety,
sweet, prolific, best flavor of all.

White Grape. Early, very sweet, fine flavor, nice
to mix with the red for the table.

-Lee’s Prolific. Black, very prolific, but the
effluvia is so bad that chickens will not eat it.

Fay’s Prolific. Very large, stems remarkably
long, early, a strong, thrifty grower and the most pro-
lific. x1yr., each 20c.; doz. $2. 2yr., each 30¢.;
doz. $3.

CRANDALL. Now first offered, combines more
excellencies than any of the Small Fruits now in gen-
eral cultivation. Size very large, often measuring {
inch in diameter. In productiveness it has no equal.
For pies, tarts, jam or jelly it is the very best, liked by
every one. Itis proof againt the currant worm and
all other insect enemies. It is perfectly hardy, bears
the next year after planting, a very strong grower, not
effected by drouth, as itroots deep. The stock is
yet quite limited and those who buy now will get their
plants cheaper than to wait, as the natural increase
will be much greater than the decrease in price for
years. See circulars for further description. Small
sized well rooted plants by mail, $x each; medium size,
add roc. for postage; large plants by express, $1 each.

TILLINGHAST’S CABBAGE PEST POWDER.
A vegetable substance, that will effectually destroy
all insect enemies of the cabbage, without the least
injurious effect to the plant, or the person who eats it
Price 24 cts. perlb. If to go by mail add x6 cts. for
postage. Full directions with each package. Address
all orders to FRANK ¥URD & SONS, Ra-
vepnna, O.

Very late, light red, a very valuable

early,

{888—SOUND SEEDS AND LIVE PLANTS.—1888

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HUCKLEBERRIES.

High-Bush Huckleberry or Blueberry. This
grows six to eight feet high, fruit large size, and brings
the highest price in market. Although a seedling of
the swamp variety, it can be grown on any moist soil
Price, per doz. $1; per 100 $3.

Owarf Huckleberry. Very early, fruit large,
often one-half jnchin diameter. Bush grows six to
teninchesin height. This isthe earliest variety of-
fered and yields immensely. Price, per doz. $1; per
100 $3.

Low-Bush Blueberry. Fruit very sweet, and of
superior quality, grows from one to two feet high. Price,
per doz. $1; per 100 $3.

Black Huckleberry. Fruit large, bush two or
three feet high, productive, in flavor distinct from other
varieties, and preferred by many. Price, per doz. $1;
per 100 $3.

Dwarf Service. ‘This, by many, is called Upland
Huckleberry, which it much resembles. The variety
we have grows fcur to six feet high, is easy of cultiva-
tion, and flourishes in all soils, and produces annually
a very large crop of rich purple fruit; mild, sub-acid,
and delicious flavor. The bloom is showy, and ren-
ders it a fine ornamental shrub. Price, each 15c.; per
doz. $1.25.

THE EARLY COLTON APPLE.

We again offer this excellent apple with the assur-
ance that itis the very best early apple known. Be-
low we give some reasons why it is: :

ist. Itis extively hardy, having been grafted in all
parts ot the country, and has stood the extreme cold of
Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire. Not a twig
so far as we can learn has been injured, while Ben
Davis, Pewaukee, and others considered hardy, have
been entirely destroyed.

ed. Itisanaznual bearer, never in its history over
half a century has it been known to entirely fail of a
crop.

3d. Itisan abundant bearer, the trees are usually
very full, and sometimes loaded so that the ends of the
branches bend to the ground with their weight.

4th. Itis profitable. Its superior quality and fine
appearance has enabled us to sell it at 40 cents per
bushel, when Red Astrichans were a drug in the mar-
ket at 25 Cents.

sth. Itis very EARLY, beginning to ripen so it is
good to eat ¢ez days or more before Red Astrichan or
Early Harvest, and continues to mpenfor some time,
making it very valuable for family use.

6th. It is of beautiful appearance, form regular,
nearly round, of quite uniform medium size, color yel-
lowish white, wih a slight tint of carmine where ex-
posed to thesun, much like’Golden Pippin or Belmont
in color, and fully equal to them in quality.

We offer this season nice handsome trees.
4% to 5% feet, each 25c.; per doz. $2.50; per 100 $18.

3 to 4% feet, each 20c.; per doz. $2; per 100 $12.

1 year, 20 to 24 inches, each 15¢.; per doz. $1.50; per |

TOO $10. . ;
The latter sent by mail by adding for postage, roc.
each; 30c. for 6; 5oc. for 12.

Root Grafts, 75c. per doz.; $4 per roo, by mail if
desired.

Cions, ov Grafts. Counting 3 or 4 good well ma-
tured buds each, 35c. for 25, prepaid by mail; sr for
100; $8 for 1,000 by express.

FRUIT TREES.

We are prepared to fill orders for fruit trees of every
description, such as

Pear, Apple, Peach, Plum Cherry, Quince,
&c., &c., provided they are ordered before the middle
of March. This will give us time to fill up from other
nurseries such stock as we may run short of, as we
never substitute, unless permission is given. We can
usually fill orders till late in the season if allowed to
substitute. :

As our prices are low, compared at least with the
prices asked by 77ee Agents, we are compelled to
make a charge of 25 cents for putting up bales for
shipment on orders of less than $5; soc. on orders
above $5. This will barely pay for the time, to say

nothing of the material. The express agents accuse
us of putting up the best bales they handle

We would recommend to those living ata distance
the second sized trees, as 1t will save much in express
charges and in all respects give good satisfaction

APPLES. Leading varieties for this section tor
market and home use: For summer, Early Colton, Red
Astrichan, Golden Sweet, Sweet Bough, Duchess of
Oldenburg. For fall, Maiden Blush, Ohto Nonpareil,
Munson Sweet, Twenty Ounce or Cayuga Red Streak
and Alexander. For winter, Grimes Golden, Baileys
Sweet, Belmont, Baldwin, R. 1. Greening, Ben Davis.
Rambo, Roxbury Russet, faliawater, King, Mann,
McIntosh Red, Taliman Sweet and Wagner

CRAB APPLES~- Leading varieties

Hyslop. Large, dark red, popular, late

Transcendent, large, yellow, mostly covered with
red; tree very vigorous and productive.

Whitney’s No. 20. large, almost red, some striped,
very juicy, sub-acid; an excellent eating apple.

Price same as other apples.

PEARS. Leading varieties: For summer: Bart-
lett, Clapp’s Favorite, Osband’s Summer. For fall:
Seckel, Flemish, Beauty, Sheldon, Beurre D’Anjou,
Kieffer and Howell. For winter: Lawrence and Mt.
Vernon. Andif a dwarf tree iswanted it should be
Duchess De Angouleme

PLUMS. Leadingvarieties. Lombard, Bradshaw,
Green Gage, Imperial Gage, German Prune? Pond’s
Seedling, Shropshire Damson, Weshington. Jefferson.
All excellent varieties, but need care to guard against
the curculio. The following American varieties are
not as liable to its attacks: Wuld Goose, De Soto,
Miner and Weaver.

PEACHES. Leading varieties. Amsden. Alex-
ander, Barnard, Yellow, Crawfords Early and Late,
Foster, Red Cheek Melocton, Salway. Stump the
World, Waterloo, Early Beatrice, Smock Free, Beers
Smock, Wager, Jaques Rareripe, Yellow Rareripe
and Foster.

CHERRIES. Leading varieties. Sweet: Black
Tartarian, Black Eagle, Napoleon and Gov Wood.
Sour: Early Richmond, May Duke, Louis Phillipi,
Olivet, Reine Hortense, Dyehouse and Montmorency.

PRICE LIST OF FRUIT TREES.
Standard Varieties.

This includes all the kinds above named as well as
other common varieties.
Each Per Doz.

Apple, 5 to 7 feet, select.............. $0 20 $200
Sey ALORS ne ee lic ey ChCOS ie. cian. . I5 I 50
Pear, 5 to7 feet, extra select.......... 50 5 oc
<< LOIS 9 oe ETICEILEC CS eae eieaaya 35 3 50
Peach) 4 to 5 tect, best: = <- s-cacicte= = 15 I 35
. SELON -e nCe Theses eaater 10 I 00
Cherry, Sweet, 5 to 7 feet, select... 3a 3 50
<s Av Abts, Ot OMICS che 25 2 50
ee Sau7. 4 40°5- “<8 Uselect 35 3 50
= SRers tO) fn BODE ss cael 25 2 50
Plum, 5 to 7 feet, on plum roots....... 35 3 50
$6 TAGtONS gee oe os SS faint 30 3 00
<< tore is!) << = peAchbrools-eaem< 25 2 50
8 AOS tee oe FFs SS oor. 20 2 00

‘« Wild Goose on its own roots, 2
Wears.4 105 feels: coin se sweets 20 2 09

NEW APPLES
Of Special Merit.

Yellow Transparent. Of Russian origin and
iron-clad hardiness, claimed to be the earliest of all;
tree an upright grower, early bearer and very prolific,
size medium, light lemon yellow, very smooth, fine

quality.
4 to 5 feet, each 25c.; doz. $2.50.
SEOLAY AE rie iio) Ct 2.00.
rto2 ‘* ryear, each 15c.; doz. $1.50.

Red Beitigheimer Apple. Anew and valuable
autumn apple from Germany, skin cream colored,
shaded with light red to crimson, flesh white, sub-
acid, with brisk, pleasant flavor. One of the largest,
handsomest and best. Treea strong grower, heavy
bearer, hardy. Same price as above.

Hyde’s King of the West. Very large, yellow-
ish green, good quality, a remarkable keeper, have
seen good apples the second winter after giown An
early bearer. Same price as above.

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Salome. Very uniform, medium size, fine quality,
fruit keeps until midsummer, with ordinary care. Tree
a strong grower, an early and annual bearer, and
holds its fruit firmly in storm. Same price as above.

Martha, Crab Apple. This is oneof the most
beautiful of apples. The ground is of a bright yellow,
nearly overspread with light bright red; it is of good
size. The tree is an upright pyramidal grower. and its
beautiful bloom, and more beautiful fruit, make it an
ornamental as well as useful tree. Same price as
above.

Gano. Origin Missouri. Tree very healthy, vigor-
ous, has stood 32° below zero without injury, an early,
annual and prolific bearer; color bright red on yellow

/ground, large, oblong, surface polished, flesh white,
fine grained, tender, pleasant, mild sub-acid, season
February to May. 2 years, each 6oc.; 1 year, each soc.

Arkansas Black. The tree a splendid upright
grower, fruit medium to large, fine form, beautiful,
almost black color. Flesh yellow, slightly sub-acid,
one of the best cooking apples; season January to July.

4 to 5 feet, each 35c., per doz. $3.50.

2 to 3 feet, each 25c., per doz. $2.50.

Wolf River. Avery hardy new apple from Wis-
consin, uninjured in their severest winters. Fruit very
large, specimens have weighed 27 ounces; round,
flattened, highly colored with stripes and splashes of
red. Season fall and early winter. Same price.

Clayton. The tree is a strong grower, long lived
and a wonderful bearer. Fruit large, conical, regu-
lar, greenish yellow, striped and splashed with dull
red. Flesh yellow, breaking, sub-acid, one of the most

‘valuable western market varieties. Season December
to April. Price same as above.

Loy. This was awarded the prize offered for the
best new apple at the New Orleans. Exposition. The
fruit is a large as Ben Davis, resembies Willow Twig
in form and color, core small, quality the very best, an
extra long keeper, tree a good grower, hardy, early
and annual bearer.

4 to 5 feet trees, each 6oc.; per doz. $6.00.

NEW PLUMS.

Marianna. Early, lafge, round, very productive,
excellent quality, deep cardinal red, an early bearer.
Almost proof against curculio. A good one sure, trees
on plum roots. 4 to 5 feet, each 35c.; per doz. $4.00.
Grafts counting 3 or 4 good buds each, 25c. per doz.

Robinson. Another excellent plum, fruit medium
size, bright red, sweet, rich, juicy, amd yields enor-
mously when only 2 or 3 years old. Nearly proof
against curculio. 4 tos feet trees, each 4oc.; per doz.
$4.50. Grafts 25c. per doz.

Kelsey’s Japan. A new variety from Japan; color
rich yellow, nearly overspread with bright red, very
large, often 7 to g inches around, pit very small, of ex-
cellent quality, melting, rich and juicy, wonderfully
prolific, beginning to bear at the age of two or three
years. 3 to 4 feet trees, each soc.; doz. $5.

PRUNUS SIMONI, Apricot Plum. From North-
ern China. Itis very hardy, having stood the winters
of lowa and Nebraska. The fruit closely resembles
a flatish, smooth, brick-red tomato; in smelland flavor
very near the Nectarine; the flesh is yellow, firm, and
has a peculiar aromatic flavor.

4 to 5 feet trees, each 4oc.; per doz. $4.00.

PRUNUS PISSARDI. A most charming orna-
mental tree, as well as valuable for its fruit. The
leaves are of the deepest purple, which they fetain
through the season; bloom white and rose tinted, fruit
very dark purple. The tree is perfectly hardy, ofa
vigorous upright habit, making it one of the most
beautiful trees known.

3 to 4 feet trees, each 30c.; per doz. $3.25.

Moore’s Arctic. Very hardy, originated in
Maine, where exposed to the severe cold, it has borne
immense crops. Skin purplish black, thin blue bloom,
flesh greenish yellow, very sweet, juicy and excellent.

4 to 5 feet, each soc.; per doz. $5. ;

Shippers’ Pride. Originated in New York, an
unusually thrifty grower, an annual and _ prolific
bearer. The fruit is very large, sometimes two inches
in diameter each way, as it is nearly round, of a hand-
some dark purple color. It is a superior shipper, and
brings the highest price ix market.

4 to 5 feet, each soc.; per doz. $5.

FRANK FORD & SONS, RAVENNA, OHIC.

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NEW PEACHES.

Globe. This new peach is from Eastern Pennsyl-
vania. Specimens have been grown nearly 15 inches
around, a freestone, golden yellow, with red blush coy-
ering half the surface, flesh yellow, luscious. The
tree is long lived, vigorous and a good bearer. Same
season as Crawford’s Late.

First class, each soc ; second size, 4oc.

The Ellison. A beautiful, yellow-leshed peach,
large as Late Crawford, ripening a little earlier, skin
yellow with a rich blush. It re-produces itself from
the seed; it is almost an annual bearer, being loaded

‘at times when no others are bearing. This is owing to

its late blossoming and unusual hardiness of the tree,
a valuable acquisition. Price same as above.

Kieffer Pear. ‘We have had it bearing four
years, and we find it a remarkably vigorous grower,
and wonderfully productive. Fruit large size, very
regular in form, always fair and smooth, and colors up
beautifully, making it handsome and attractive; sea-
son November. They have a decided Quince flavor,
and are not excelled for canning or for sauce by any
variety. To eat without cooking they are only of fair
quality, yet when they are at just the right stage they
are very juicy and refreshing. We have seen no signs
of blight or injury from extreme cold. It is an early
bearer, youmg trees often bearing at four years of age,
and grafts setin old trees bore with us the next year.
They can, be grown as easily as apples, and although
not of extra quality, their size, color, season and ap-
pearance will sell them at a remunerative price.
Trees the same price as other pears. See list above.

THE QUINCE.

Orange (or Afple.) The old best known standard
variety, good size, rich orange yellow, fine flavor,
ripens early) 2 to 3 feet, 25 cents each; $2.50 per doz.
3 to feet, 30 cents each; $3.50 per doz. Is

Rea’s Mammoth. A seedling of the Orange,
larger Size, a more vigorous grower, and more produc-
tive, by some considered the best of all quinces 2 to
3 feet, 50 cents each; $5 per doz.

Meech’s Prolific.. A new variety of temarkably
vigorous growth. Marvelous productiveness, superior
quailty, beautiful pyriform shape, with sk.n ofa wel
orange yellow; and cooks soft and tender, ripens mid=
season. 1 year trees, 2 to3 feet, 5o0c. each: 2 year
trees, 3 to 4 feet, branched, 75c.

Missouri Mammoth. A new variety from West-
ern Missoun, highly recommended by the Missouri
State Horticultural Society for its very large sized
fruit, excellent quality, hardiness, vigor, and produc-
tiveness of the tree. 1 year, 18 to 24 inches, 4oc.; 2 to
3 feet, 6oc.

Champion. A new variety from Connecticut.
Ripens very late, fruit very large, of fine quality,
trees fairly vigorous, and bear quite young. 1 year, 2
to 3 feet 25 cents each; $3 per doz.; 2 year, 3 to 4 feet,
35 cents each; $3.50 per doz.

APRICOTS.
Improved Russian Warieties.

The Russian Apricots which have been sold hereto-
fore, have been seedlings varying in time of ripening,
color and quality of fruit. Messrs. Carpenter and
Gage of Nebraska, after spending much time, have se-
lected the very best of these seedlings to cover the
whole season, and named them as follows:

Price, 3 to 4 feet, each soc.; per doz. $s.

Gibb. A good bearer. Fruit, medium size, yel-
low, sub-acid, rich, juicy. Season June 20th. The
best early variety.

Alexander. An immense bearer. Fruit large,
yellow, flecked with red, both skin and flesh sweet,
delicious. Season July ist. One of the best.

Nicholas. A splendid bearer. Fruit medium to
large, white, sweet, melting, July roth. Valuable.

Alexis. Anabundantbearer. Fruit yellow with red
check, large, slightly acid, richand luscious. July rsth.

Catharine. Vigorous and productive. Fruit me-
dium size, yellow, sub-acid. Good. July 2oth.

J. L. Budd. Strong and profuse bearer. Fruit
large, white with red cheek, sweet. juicy, extra fine,
with kernel equal to Almond. Season August 1st.

Russian Apricot Seedlings. Each 2oc.; per doz.
$2.00,

POPULAR GARDENING AND 30 Cts. WORTH OF SEEDS FOR $1.