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+f ERARE RHE Give your full address every time you write; write plainly: a1-d READ bu he YOU ORDER, do not write as though we knew utah you wrote baton: Keep a copy of your order. If you do not hear from us or get your goods promptly, let us hear; +e may have made a mistake, but seldom do, and when we do we cheerfully rectify them to the best of our ability. . We guarantee mail orers to reach destination in good order; but when we ship by express or freight, our responsibility ceases when we deliver to carriers, in good order. State by what route you desire to have goods shipped; otherwise weship according to the best of
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OUR TELEGRAPH and EXPRESS OFFICE is Sanzorn, N. Y.
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CANADA ORDERS
These are filled in Canada, and all duty is paid by us on Seeds ty on plants and trees of 20 per cent, our customers must send with the price
The du-
of the goodr ordered,— duties on other goods at cost.
WARRANTING SEEDS
We guarantee the contents of all packages to be as labeled, and seeds to be of strong vitality.
If the -ecds are not as represented, we will
replace them free of charge; but we can under no circumstances be responsible tor any losg that
may occur through the failure of any crop or part thereof. If there should be any fault with them we would
and are continually sowing the seeds we sell. probably be the first to find it out.
We are practical market gardeners |
We are always glad to give any information in our power to any of our customers on any sub- ject pertaining to our business; but any such request for information should be clearly written out and not put on the order sheet or mixed with orders in any way.
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Dove-tailed Bee Hives.
We have a number of these excellent hives fitt- ed as follows: the lower story has frames and fdn. starters, and the two upper halt-storios are filled with one lb. sections and starters. The hives will
SSS i be painted and allready fora swarin vi bees. Price, each $1.75 as long as our stock lasts. All woou brood fraines to fit the above or Sim- plieity hive, $1.75 perhundred. In flat, $1.25. 414 by 44% by 1% Sections, $3.50 per M. Comb foundation, for brood frames, 40c. per th.; light, for sections. 50c, per th. Cold Blast Smokers, 50e, each. By mail, 75c, Other bee-fixtures for sale. Write for what you want.
This machine prob- ably has no equal for sowing @lover and other fine seeds broad cast. It will sow from the. coarsest: to the finest grain, and any - one knowing enough to walk straight across the field, can, with iittle practice, sow better, and More than three times as fast as the most expe- rienced hand sower. The seed is evenly distributed, and be- ing thrown horizon- tally is not blown to one side of the opara- tor in streaks when windy. It is conveni- ent, light and dura- bly built, aud war-
; ranted to give satis— faction. The price, only $8.00, is its final recom- mendation.
CENTRIFUGAL | SEED SOWER.
1895.
Go @ur &riends and Patrons:
e, Our old customers are enough acquainted with our methods _ that they do not expect anything sensational when they get a = new catalogue from us, but as this catalogue goes to many with - whom we have never had dealings, we wish to say that we have taken pains to offer = a clean list of the best of everything we know of, and describe all in a way that is _ not misleading; to have prices as low as good stock can be sold for, and that the - stock we sell should, first of all, be of the highest quality. Im our own market gar- den trade we are constantly planting of the same seeds we sell, and know about + what results will be obtained. Our warranty as noted elsewhere, has always ~ gone with the seeds we have sent out, and we have in all this time been requested to replace things sent out only two or three times, which we are always glad to do when there is just cause for complaint. ji
The season just past has been a peculiar one, and to many somewhat discouraging, as poor crops and low prices were the combined conditions which many gardeners have had to face. Being in a time of general business depression however, results generally were better we believe than in most other enterprises, and as many will again “drop out,” who simply blundered into the business with the expectation of getting better results than they were getting im whatever they were engaged in before, and without a knowledge of the business, or the disposition to acquire it, therefore those who are engaged, and do engage in the business in an intelligent manner, will probably get better prices for their products the coming season.
It is not our business, however to make predictions, but to supply our customers the seeds that will produce the best results, when the conditions are favorable for their growth and de- velopment, and to this end we submit the following pages.
OTHER SEEDS, Ete. While we catalogue the best varieties in our estimation we are always glad to supply our customers other varieties that they may want.. We have some others in stock, and others we can easily obtain. Our prices will be cheap as elsewhere, and sometimes we can effect quite a saving for our customers. Send us a list of whet you want, if it is not catalogued, and get our prices,
LARGE ORDERS. We do not issue a special list for market gardeners. If your order is for, say $25.00 or $30.00 worth or more, we will be pleased to have you sub- mit us your list, and we will give you our best prices. We will be especially pleased to quote on Seeds in large quantities of a kind, large lots of Vegetable Plants, especially Prizeiaker Onion Plants, and all Nursery Stock.
AN APOLOGY. Wevwereso unfortunate as to get a bag of Wardell Kidney Wax Beans the past season that turned out to be green-podded, and consequently our customers were, with ourselves, deceived. The supply ran short and someone took advantage of this scarcity, and threw this poor stock on the market. As they looked all right, we could not detect the decep- tion until too late. Anyone who got any of them, will please make it known, and we will send others in their stead, this season.
OTHER CATALOGUES, Ete. Aside from this, our regular Catalogue, we also send free a complete eatalogue of Planet Jr. tools, Spray Pumps, fertilizers, and insecticides, with valuable information in regard to their use. We also have several leaflets in preparing about specialties that promise big profits; all of which we will gladly send free to anyone interested enough to ask for them. We also furnish self-addressed envelopes for the asking.
LIBERAL PREMIUMS ON SEEDS IN PACKETS As an inducement to my
customers to get their neigh-
bors and friends to club with them in sending their orders, we will allow each purchaser of seeds
in packets to select 25c. worth extra for every $1.00 sent us. Bear in mind that
this discount applies only to seeds in packets, and not to seeds by weight and measure, nor any
collections we offer. Our packets contain nearly double the quantity of seeds that many others
put up, and prices by weight and measure are low; if we would put up half the quantity of seeds
in our packets, and charge more for them, we might give greater premiums, but we think our cus-
tomers generally approve our plan. We put in something extra with orders when they are large,
_ especially when we have something new or of special merit that we wish customers to,try, and | when they give us the names of neighbors and friends to whom they recommend our seeds,
4 ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
Three Promising New Potatoes.
We have been in the habit of offering each season, some of the most promising new potatoes in a small way to our customers, for trial, and we take pleasure in offering this season, three va-
rieties that we think are surpassingly excellent. fore the end of the season. guarantee them to reach you in good condition. They are then cut up and mailed at once.
The stock is limited, and may be exhausted be-
We have always had good success sending potato eyes by mail, and
We do notsend them until about planting time.
As long as the stock lasts we will send by mail, post-
paid, and properly packed, 20 eyes of any one variety for 25c.; 50 for 50c.; 110 for $1.00, or, we
will send a collection of 20 eyes of each for 60c.
40 eyes of each for $1.00
THE CARMAN No. 1.
This was originated in the same way as the Rural New Yorker No. 2., being a seedling of seedlings through several generations, grown by Mr. Carman the editor of the Rural New York- er, with the object of developing good, and sup- pressing undesirable qualities. It was his object to get a superior early, intermediate, and late variety. The No. 1is to be the model early variety, being earlier than the Rural New York- er No. 2 but not extra early. It resembles the Rural in shape, and having few and shallow eyes, whilejthe flesh is white, and the quality said to be perfect. Like the Rural it is a great yielder, makhag fp luxurient growth of top, and producing verysfew small ones.
THE CARMAN No. 3.
This is the date variety, as the results of Mr. Carman’s painstaking efforts to obtain three perfect potatoes; also a seedling of seedlings through several generations, and resembles the Carman No. 1 and Rural New Yorker No, 2 in shape, and having few and shallow eyes. It is emphatically announced that without any ap- proach to an exception this is the greatest yielder ever introduced. It is said to practically produce no small potatoes in ordi- nary seasons and conditions ; of the largest size, and bears the tubers close to the plant. Both skin and flesh are perfectly white, and it isa perfect keeper, and will not sprout up to plant- ing time, unless kept in a warm place.
HE « New « “CRAIG” « PotatTo.«
This has ne ’x, been offered for sale before this season, but from what we hear of it from re-
liable sources
e have decided to add it to our collection, that it may have a more extended trial.
If it does as well elsewhere as it does in the locality where it originated those who try it will be agreeably surprised. Mr. A. I. Root, of Medina, O., having tried it on a piece of ground with eight or nine other varieties, reports that while the others died down during the drouth this sea- son, this seemed to grow right along until killed by frost, about Nov. 5th., when some of the vines ‘were of enormous size,— almost as thick as broom handles at the ground, and the ten hills of it in this case yielded about an even bushel of the handsomest potatoes, Mr. Root says, that he ever saw. Mr. Craig, the originator, says he grew this from seed, and has been growing it for eight years in preference to anything else, as they out-yielded all others. They resemble Rural New- Yorker No. 2 somewhat in appearance. Mr. Root who knows the Rural, and all other good po- tatoes, thinks he would rather pay $5.00 a bushel for this and plant his whole creek bottom with
it, than plant other cheaper kinds. per bushel, and $12.50 per barrel,
We can furnish this in quantity at $1.75 per pk.; $5.00
THE MARKET GARDEN,
An indispensable monthly paper for all who grow garden crops for sale, and the only paper of its kind published, No one who wants to keep posted on the best methods can afford to be with- out it. The price is $1.00 a year after Feb. lst. Sub- scriptions sent before that date will be received at 50c. a year. In sending an order for $2. add 50c and we will have it sent to you one year; or if you add 25c. before Feb. lst it will be sent one year.
AMERICAN GARDENING.
Covers the whole field of garden subjects, fruits, vegetables and flowers, and we regard it as the best paper ofits kind published. Itis issued twice a month, and the subscription price is $l. When you send us an order to the amount of $2.50 you can have this paper by adding 60c.
THE RURAL NEW YORKER.
This is every where regarded as reliable author- ity on horticultural subjects. Its opinions are freely quoted as standard, in books, papers, and catalogues. Hundreds of new plants and seeds are tested on the editor’s grounds, and reported on in the paper, and any little ‘‘tricks” of seedsmen or others of selling old things undernew names are promptly exposed. The price is now only $1. and if you send an order to the amount of $3. you can have the Rural one year by adding 7dc.
THE FARM JOURNAL.
A useful and widely read little paper. Eve. those who think they cannot afford a higher pricec, paper seem to take the Farm Journal, anyway Price, 50c. a year. To an order for $1. worth add 5c. and you can have the paper one year.
General List of Select Vegetables.
In this list we have endeavored to offer only such varieties as are sure to be satisfactory and have proved use- ful in making a complete list, suited to the wants of market gardeners and private planters.
We do not indulge in extravagant descriptions, as we want our list to be plain, truthful and trustworthy,
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Pkts., ozs., and +4 Ib. lots are sent by mail, postpaid at prices given. To larger lots add actual postage, 8c. per Ib.
ASPARAGUS.
This, besides being profitable, is one of the earliest crops, comes at a time when the proceeds are generally much appreciated, and is easy of culture, lasts long when once started, and should be more generally planted for private use.
Elmira.—tThe cut is froma photo- graph of a bunch of this variety, which is to grow to immense size. We have none large enoughto cut as yet, but have no doubt, that it isa good variety,
Pkt. 5e.; oz. 20c.; 4 lb. $1.00.
Palmetto.—This too is claimed to be larger than Conover’s, as well as earlier. We think it is a stronger grower. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 12c.; lb 75c.
Conover’s.—This is still the old standby, and continues to be largely planted. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; lb, 40c.
ASPARAGUS PLANTS.
Donald’s Elmira, 2 yr. plants $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000.1 yr. plants
75c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000. Palmetto, 75c. per 100, $5.00 per 1000, for good 2 yr. roots. Conover’s Colossal, 60c. per 100, $4.00 per 1000, for 2 yr. root.
If these are wanted by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 40c. per 100 for 2 yr. plants, and 20c. per 100
for 1 yr. plants.
A CHEAP COLLECTION. we will send by For Only 50cts. 777 postpaid 12 plants of Elmira, 20 Palmetto, 20 Conover’s, all STRONG ONE YR. PLANTS. We will also include full directions for
growing, so any one can succeed in -growing a good supply in a short time.
THE ELMIRA.
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BUSH BEANS.
A succession of sowings can be made from May to Augustin this locality, planting the maim crop as early asit is safe. If they can be got into market extra early, the profit will often be more than doubled. A protected place and rich sandy soil will help the early crop. _ Plant in drills about 2 ft. apart, 2 inches deep, and 2 inches apart in the row. It requires about 2 bushels to the acre if sown in drills,
NOTICE. The prices of Beans do not in- soon become tough and stringy. _It is not in- clude postage, except on packets, Add 8c. per clined to rust, and is the principal variety we: pt. and 15ce. per qt. postage, if wanted by mail. plant for market. Pkt. dc.; pt. loc; qt. 25c.;
Rust Proof Golden Wax. This is Pec $1.40; bushel $9,00. claimed to be an absolutely rust-proof strain of Golden Wax. A popular early variety,
Golden Wax. With us we see nothing to re- pods long, brittle and stringless, and largely ee Ae Dy _ , grown everywhere.
| Pkt. dc,; pt. 12¢.; qt. 20c.; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50. Prolific German Wax. Not tiat podded
but the pods are round and very tender, and the
plants are wonderfully productive. We think
| it is ahead of the varieties offered above, for
quality, but is not so popular a market variety.. Pkt. 5c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c; pk. $1.50.
| Perfection Wax. This is a large- hpodded bean, of golden-yellow color, and if planted on good rich soil will produce an im- # mense crop. Pkt, 5c.; pt 22c. qt. 40c. pk. $1.60: bu. $6.50.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax. A giant bean. Pods long, round and nearly solid flesh j tender and delicious. Pkt. 5c.; pt. 25¢.; qt. 45"
Crystal White Wax. Although this may j also be used as a wax bean, it is an excellent shell bean for winter. It has small round pods, tender and of good quality.
Pkt. 5c.; pt 12c.; qt. 20c.; pk $1.25; bu $4.50.
Earliest Red Valentine. This is the leading early green-podded variety among mar- ket gardeners. The pods are round, pulpy and q brittle, and the quality is excellent. It is a- 7 bout the only green pod snap variety that we think worth while to grow. It is very produc- i tive, and the strain we offer is early.
@2 Pkt. 5c.; pt. 12c.; qt. 20c.; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50. | White Kidney. This is the best bean we | know of to shell green. Repeated plantings. should be made of it to keep upthesupply, mak- | ing the first planting as early as possible. It. 4 shells easy when it is picked just right, the beans |are very large, and about the best in quality of ny we know. Itis also a fine winter shell bean. | Pkt, 5c.; pt. 12¢.; qt. 18¢.; pk. $1.00; bu.3.75.
White Wonder. This is the best field or soup bean we have. It issomething like the “Tree Bean,” being very productive. The bush- es grow strong and stocky bearing the pods well
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Commend it above Wardell Kidney Wax, as _ that variety does not rust wee but wees it ' does, we think this strain will be more satisfac- | om the eround so they are not easily spoil- "tory. Pkt.5c.;pt. 15e.; qt.25¢,; pk, 1.50; bu. $5,50. oP hoa weuthen!! Th Kf rieen sean ete )Wardell’s Kidney Wax. Wearebet- the same time, and the leaves fall off, letting ter pleased than ever with this variety. It isa them hang high and dry, so they can often be strong, robust grower, and is very productive. pulled and threshed the same day. The pods are long, flat and brittle, and do not Pkt. 5¢.; pt, 10c.; qt. 18c.; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.79,
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER, NIAGARA BALES SN r/
LIMA BEANS.
Since the introduction of the Bush Limas the unsightly and troublesome poles can in a great measure be dispensed with. Neither of the va- rieties should be planted until settled warm weather. The pole Limas should be planted in a circle, eye downward, around the pole, and thinned to three plants to the hill. They must have good soil.
Henderson’s Bush. This is earlier than the other limas, and sells at good prices as long as the large limas do not come into mark- et, and even then they bring good prices, as the quality is about as good as that of others. It takes more time to shell it, as the beans are small, but it is immensely productive.
Pkt. 5c.; pt 20c.; qt 35c, pk, $2.
Burpee’s Bush. This is the first true bush form of the large Lima Bean. It comes true from seed, the bushes growing eighteen to twenty inches high, very stout, and erect; yet branching so freely that each plant makes a cir- cular bush from two to three feet in diameter. The plants are not inclined to run, and they bear well, Thesize and flavor are like the large pole Limas. They need very rich soil, and are, except in very northern localities the most sat- isfactory of the Bush Limas.
Pkt. 10c. ; $ pt. 25c.; pt. 45c.; qt. 75c. pk. $3.
Dreer’s or Kumerlee Bush. This is the best in guality of all the Lima Beans grown. The pods are generally shorter, but so full that they seem almost to burst. It is a true bush Lima, growing about one and a half feet high, and is considerably earlier than Burpee’s. Pkt. 10c.; 4 pt. 25c.; pt. 45c.; qt. 75c.; pk. $3.
Jackson’s Wonder. This is like Hen- derson’s but bears heayier, and we think it is a little earlier. The beans must be taken at just the right time or they will have turned brown if a little to old, and will not sell well then.
Pkt. dc.; pt. 25c.
Jersey Extra Early. These are not quite as large as the large white Lima bean, but are more desirable because they are earlier.
Pkt. 10c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.
King of the Garden. A little later, but larger pods and beans; very productive. Pkt. 10c.; pt. 25c.; qt. 40c.
POLE BEANS.
Pole beans should be planted about 2 weeks later than bush beans, in sandy soil, if possible, well enriched, with manure in hill. Plant about 3 to 4 ft. apart, and 5 to 6 beans in a hill.
Golden Cluster. This is very early and remains tender even after the beans have at- tained considerable size. The pods are beauti- fully waxey and yellow, and bourne in great profusion. Pkt. 5c.; pt, 25c.; qt. 40c.
Lazy Wife’s. A popular late variety, im- mensly productive medium dark green pods, broad, thick, fleshy and stringless, retaining their
excellent qualities until nearly ripe. The pods 2»
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contain six to eight round white beans which are also very good for winter soup beans. They cling well to poles, and are agood variety to plant with corn. Pkt. 5e.; pt. 18¢.; qt. 30c.
Early Dutch Runner. Wonderfully productive and the beans are about as large as Limas, but thicker and more round. They are very fine quality and sell on our markets the same as Lima Beans, and are always very pro- fitable, They are very easily shelled.
Pkt. 10e.; pt. 25c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
One of the most delicious vegetables, and as easily and similarly grown as cabbage.
Paris Market. A fine compact growing variety. Probably the best, bearing handsome solid sprouts. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20ce.
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BEETS.
For very early, beets may be started in hot-bed or greenhouse and transplanted to the open ground in rows about a foot apart and about 4 inches apart in the row. Sowings should also be made as soon as the ground works nicely, and for the later crop can be sown in June, thin- ing properly after the second leaves appear.
"New Surprise. This is the earliest beet we have, and very fine appearing, so that it has no rival for early market. It is larger and bet- ter quality than the Egyptian Turnip, has a smal top and the beets are of good size. It is not as red as Kclipse, but so much earlier that it -does not come into competition with that variety at all. _ Wherever thoronghly tried it is pro- nounced the best early beet.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 1b. $1.00.
NEW SURPRISE,
Burpee’s Extra Early Turnip. This is similar to Surprise, in shape and general ap- pearance and is nearly as early, though hardly as strong a grower, but a deeper red in color. It is not as flat as the Egyptian, and isa very hand- some beet for early market.
Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 10c.; lb. 80c.
Egyptian Turnip. One of the earliest -dark red flat sorts. It is fine when young but ibecomes stringy and tough when old.
Pkt. 5ce,; oz. 8c.; Ib. 50c.
Eclipse. This has small tops, and both the ‘beet and tops are dark red. It isa popular sort of a perfect globe shape. — It sells well, and is a
good variety for forcing, and if sown late is a good kind for winter use. Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 8c.; lb. 50c.
ECLIPSE.
Long Blood Red. Good for late keep- ing and must be sown earlier than the others to make a good crop. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; Ib. 40c.
MANGEL WURZEL.
Lane’s Improved Sugar For stock. Said to have yielded at the rate of 20 tons to the acre. Showed the largest per cent of sugar at the O. Ag. Ex. Sta. Oz. 5c.; Ib. 40c. 41bs. $1.
Golden Tankard Mangel. About the largest and best. Oz, 5¢.; lb. 35¢e.; 4 Tbs. ¢1.
Yellow Globe. The tops are fine for greens when young, and it is one of the best va- rieties for stock. Oz. 5ce.; lb. 35c. 4 Ibs. $1.
CABBAGE.
For early crop, plants started in the fall and wintered over are preferable, but when these are not to be had seed should be sown in hot-bed or greenhouse quite early, and hardened off well before being set out. The early crop is often very profitable, and it is important to have the very best plants to set out as early as possible.
EKARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD
Early Jersey Wakefield. This is the best early crop cabbage we know of. No other
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER, NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.
early kinds give us the satisfaction that this sort does. It heads up solid and is about.as early
as anything we have seen. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 25c.; lb. $2.00.
Large or Charleston Wakefield. This is a few days later than the Jersey Wake- field, but the heads are considerable larger, and it therefore sells better. In other respects it is similar to the Jersey Wakefield.
Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 25c.; +]b. 85c.; lb. $3.00.
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HENDERSON’S HARLY SUMMER.
Henderson ’s Early Summer. This is planted more largely than any other kind, as a second early and flat-headed kind to follow soon after the Early Jersey Wakefield. Tt is not much later than Wakefield. if good strong plants are planted early, and sells better, because the heads are large, flat and solid. It is alto- gether the best early flat-headed variety we have yet grown. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; } lb. 60c.; lb. $2,
Burpee’s All Head Early. This is claimed to be one third larger, and at the same time earlierthan Early Summer. It is very un- iform in size, shape and color, and in conse-
quence of its very rapid growth is more tender -
than the other varieties. It is very fine grained and if seed is sown in July, and plants set out about the middle of August, will make large sol- id heads that will winter well. It is compact, and has few loose leaves, and should have a thorough trial by market gardeners.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c.; 4 lb. 75c.; Ib. $2.50.
Early Winningstadt. On account of the extreme hardness of the heads, and its cer- tainty to head up under very adverse circum- stances it is grown in preference to any other sort by many whose soil is not well adapted to cabbage growing. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c. 1b $1.75.
Market Gardener’s No 2. This is also a second early cabbage that is claimed to be
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the most compact in growth, and to produce very solid heads nearly as early as Jersey Wake- field. It is hardy and vigorous, and comes per- haps a little earlier than Early Sommer, We find it also a very satisfactory kind to plant late in the season as it heads up well when it would be too late for other varieties.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.; + Ib. $1.50.
Johnson and Stoke’s Wonderful. There is a demand for a cabbage that is ear- lier than Jersey Wakefield, and we have it in this, which is claimed te be ready to market in eighty days from sowing the seed. Of course the heads are not very large but as it has few loose leaves it can be planted as close as fifteen inches apart each way, or about 15.000 plants to the acre. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 40c; 4 Ib $1.25.
IF YOU NEED
CABBAGE PLANTS Early or Late |
Let us hear from you, We can
furnish you good plants at reasonable prices.
See our Vegetable Plant List.
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HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION.
Henderson’s Succession. After Ear- ly Summer we have nothing that gives such general satisfaction as this. It heads up uniform- ly, is Jarge and solid, and not inclined to burst, and scarcely any ofthe plants fail to make large solid heads. _It comes close after Early Summer if planted at the same time, and is one of the very best for jate and winter use.
Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 20c.; + 1b. 60c.; Ib: $2.00.
Fottler’s Improved Brunswick.— This is considered the best of the early, large, hard-heading drumheads. It is excellent for
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second-early or summer, and is admirably adapted for fall and winter. It has rapidly grown in public favor, and when of a good strain or stock is hard to equal.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; lb. $2.00.
Vandergaw. A valua- ble variety coming in about a week later than Early Sum- mer, and making much larger heads. The heads are uni- form, large and solid. Pkt. 5c. ¢ oz. 30c.; ¢ 1b. 75c.; 1b. $2.00. §
Short Stem Drum— head. A good late variety with large solid heads and good quality. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c.
Improved Americn / Wa WSRoEA Savoy. Probably the best 7 a iin \ savoy cabbage. Handsomeand 7 2 sn ti Fay: \\ SN \ of finer quality than other Lee Yj alll suAMte Ni \ WAN cabbage. Pkt OC..5 OZ. 25¢. : PRMIUM FLAT DUTCH
Premium Flat Dutch. This is one of the oldest varieties, and largely planted; pro- duces large solid bluish-green heads, with a broad flat surface. A good late variety.
" ; Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 25c.; £ lb. 60c.; $2.00. sé Surehead. Hardly fails to make a remarkably fine large solid head, with few outer leaves
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and is a strong vigorous grower, uniform in size. _ It ripens late, and is good for main crop, but bursts rather more eosily than others. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 25c.; + 1b 75c. lb. $2.50. Large Red Dutch. Solid, bright red, and good for pickling. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20e.
CAULIFLOWER.
The culture for this is much the same as for cabbage. The very early crop is often very prof- table, but is rather uncertain, unless the conditions of weather, ete., are just right. The main crop should be planted in June. It wants a rich, moist soil.
7 Karly Perfection. A : sport from Earliest Dwarf Er- furt, favorably commented on by the Experiment Stations. We think this and all the Cauliflower Seed we offer is fully equal to the best impor- ted, being grown by- Mr. March, on Puget Sound. Pkt. 20c.; 3 oz. $2.00,
Early Snowball. Very early and reliable in heading. One of the best. Dwarf habit
Pkt. 20c.; oz. $3.00.
Earliest Dw’f Erfurt. We are never able to see much difference between this and Snowball. Both are good,
Pkt. 20c.; oz. $3.00,
CABBAGE and CAULIFLOWER PLANTS.
@ We make a specialty of these, See ‘Vegetable Plant” list.”’
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CARROT.
In field culture carrots should be sown in drills about two feet apart, from the Ist of May to the middle of June, and thinned to three or four inches. The crop delights in rich soil.
‘Karly Forcing. Small, but early, best for forcing and for early bunching, being quite attractive.
Pkt. 5c. 0z.10¢.$1b. 45.
Chantenay. Fine suape, and probably the best in quality; easy to dig and good size.
Pkt. 5c.; oz, 10¢.; lb. 65e.
Oxheart. This is
a fine carrot. It is short
Pkt. 5e.; oz. 10e.; lb. 65e.
CHANTENAY.
Danver’s Orange. A _ heavy yielder. The roots are always smooth and easy to dig. One of the best forstock. Pkt. 5c,; oz. 8c.; Ib. 60c.
OXHEART.
White Belgian. Grown for stock only. A heavy yielder. Oz. 8c.; lb. 50c.
CHICORY.
Large Rooted.—tThe roots, dried or roast- ed, are used as a substitute for coffee. Also used as a salad during winter. Pkt. de.
CORN SALAD.
Round Leaved.—Used during spring and ‘winter, as a substitute for lettuce, and may be 200ked as spinach. Pkt. 5ce.; oz. 10e.
CRESS. Curled. (or Pepper-grass) Pkt. 5c. BGS When 41b, or more are ordered by mail,
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and thick; easy to dig. ;
CELERY.
This crop requires very rich, moist soil, and especially if grown on the close plan, as describ- ed elsewhere. For the early crop of White Plume, start the plants in March or even Feb- ruary, in greenhouse or hot-bed. We sow the seed in “flats’’ quite thickly, and transplant as soon as they can be handled nicely. For later crop they may be started in the open ground in April. The seed is slow to germinate and must be kept moist, not wet, until the plants appear.
White Plume. The best early celery.
The only kind that will blanch nicely when plant- ed on the close plan as shown by the accom- panying engraving, in which way immense crops can be grown on a small space, when the condi- tions are exactly right.
It requires the very
richest soil and plenty of water, and the plants should be set out seven by seven inches apart. When planted in that way and watered enough, two crops can be grown in a season, on the same ground. When planted on the ordinary plan it need not be banked up as much as the other va-
rieties. It is not as good quality as most other varieties and not a good keeper, but there isgen- erally “more money init’ than in other varieties, except for the winter crop. We have never been able to get seed that did not have occasional green plants amongst it. The proportion should be very small, Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 25¢e.; lb. $2.50.
Goiden Seilf-Blanching. This is dwarf, and a thick grower, and needs but little more banking up than White Plume. It also occa-
sionally shows some green plants amongst it. Pkt. 5c.; oz, 30c.; lb. $3.00. Giant Pascal. Thisis a large, solid kind, A strong grower, nutty and good quality. Some
think it is about perfection, others that it is too coarse. Pkt. 5¢.; 0z. 25¢e.; lb, $2.00.
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PERLE LE GRAND.
Perle Le Grand. This is a new va- riety with which we are highly pleased. _It is a strong thrifty grower, blanches up nicely, and presents a strikingly handsome appearance when trimmed ready for market, and has a rich nutty flavor. It is a good winter keeper, and at the same time a good early variety. On visit- ing a large celery farm the past season where two crops were grown on all the ground, we sup- posed of eourse the early crop would be White Plume, but were suprised to find that it was nearly all of this variety. It was blanched with
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boards only, and was certainly very fine. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 40c.; 4 Ib. $1.00.
Golden Heart.
A good kind, the heart being a beau- tiful golden color when blanched, and the quality good. We have both the Dwarf and Giant strains. Customers can have either. The Giant is a little the coarser and larger grower. leigh DOr Om, AGS Ilo, $2.00.
New Rose.
Yine flavor, very crisp and nutty, keeps best, and though red when growing it is beautifully white GOLDEN HEART. when blanched. Pkt. 5c.; oz 20c.; lb $2.26.
Boston Market. It is a vigorous grow- er, of medium height; very early, and an excel- lent keeper. It is very solid, white, of rather loose habit. Pkt. 5c ; oz, 20c ; + lb. 60c.; Ib. $2.
Giant White Solid. The best strain of large white solid celery, and a most imposing variety. It attains a very large size, is of quick growth, stiff, close habit, remarkably solid, blanches perfectly white, fine and crisp.
Pkt. oe; oz. 20¢7;-% Ib. 60e-
Celeriac. Turnip-rooted ; used for flavor- ing and for salad, Pkt. 5c; 02z 1c.
CELERY PLANTS—We furnish these in season. See our Vegetable Plant List.
SWEET CORN.
The extra early crop generally pays best, and a planting should be made very early, with an— other to follow closely, also planting some Evergreen to come in as early as possible.
BURBANK’S EARLY MAINE,
This is a pure white sweet corn claimed to be five days earlier than Cory, while the ear is longer and larger. It looks nicer on the table being entirely free from the red shade shown in the Cory, Marblehead and others, which with its earliness gives it an advantage over Cory and other early
varieties.
Pkt. 10c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c.; pk. $1.00.
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VARIEGATED POP CORN.
Prices of corn in no cases include postage. The postage is 2c. for} pt., 5c. per pt., and 10c. per qt. We furnish dc. packets of all varieties of corn; if the postage is not added to our 4% pt. pkgs. when ordered by mail, we willsend packets instead.
Burpee’s First of All. We find this a little earlier than Cory. The ears and ker- nels are larger, and the cob is better covered. It is also more dwarf in growth than Cory.
4 pt. 5c.; pt. 12c.; qt. 20c.; pk. $1.25.
Cory. This continues to be the standard of earliness, and sells well when extraearly. The ears are small, and assoon as anything better comes into the market it will hardly sell.
4 pt. 5e.: vt. 10c.: at. 18c.: pk. $1.00: bu. $3.50.
Early Crosby. A little later than Cory, and the ears are larger and better filled’ It is a first-rate intermediate variety. Be
z pt. 5e.; pt. 12c.; qt.20c.; pk. $1.25.
Shoe Peg. This is the sweetest corn we ever ate; the ears are small, and the kernels deep. It comes between the early and the late, and is the best for family use, but of little use for market. The Country Gentleman, has a little larger ear, but we think it is not so sweet, and too small to market. 4 pt. 8c.; pt. 1dc.; qt. 25.
Improved Evergreen. This is anim- provement, on Stowell’s by several year’s care- ful selection, so that it is much earlier, We were able to get this into market soon after the earlies, and could have sold most any quantity at good prices as it was so large and fine. It is not a red cob variety like some of the early strains of Evergreen, and has a large ear.
3 pt. dc.; pt. 10c.; qt. 18c.; pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Stowell’s Evergreen. The genuine old variety. Same price as the Improved.
Mammoth Sugar. This is the largest, and very sweet. It is late and lasts quite a while. 4 pt, 5c.; pt. 10c.; qt. 18c.; pk. $1.90,
POP CORN
White Rice. Still the leading market variety. A good popper, and yields well. Pkt. 5c.; pt. 15¢.; qt. 25c. Variegated. This has different colored kernels on the same ear, and is very attractive. It pops large and white, and the quality is goed. It yields well, and ripens early. € Pkt. 5c.; pt. 20c.; qt. 350.
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GUCUMBER.
The extra early crop is very profitable and it pays tv start them early on inverted pieces of sod, and get some out in cold frames, thus push- ing them along quite a while with the glass, be- fore it would be safe to have them unprotected. The crop for pickles Should be planted in early June, using lots of well-rotted manure well mixed in thehills.
Burpee’s White Wonder. This seems to be the best white cucumber, and probably supercedes the White Pearl. It is wonderfully vigorous and productive. The cucumbers aver- age about eight inches long and are very fine quality. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 15c.; } lb. 30c.; Ib. $1.00.
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Thorburn’s Everbearing. A new va-. riety that begins to bear early and continues nu- til late in the season, a Single vine showing cn- cumbers in all stages of growth. They are well’ shaped for pickles very green color, and borne in great profusion. Pitwoetoz5 Weck ae by = 295¢.; lb. 90ce.
Marly 'rame. Used for mum) forcing, but the cucumbers WZ (Sua are short, though the plants’ |g are quite prolific bearers. Ni 3 Pkt, 5c.; oz. 8c.; lb. 60c.
Improved White Spine. This variety is large- ly used for forcing as well as| growing in open ground. Some of our growers mix this and Long Green, half of } each, to grow for pickles. Pkt. 5c.; 02, 8c.; lb. 60¢. |
Livingston’s Ever- \\\k green. We had both this | and White Spine for small pickles the past season, and we found this to be far more productive, and the pickles are of good shape and gell well. We would plant it in preference to anything else we have for pickling.
Pkt. 5c; 02, 10c.; lb. 75c.
White Pearl. This is one of the finest we have ever
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seen for slicing, and a good variety to grow for market. It is beautiful in appearance, and a good bearer. Pkt oes oz. 12celbs ioc:
Long Green. This 1s one of the best for
pickles, especially for large ones Pkt. 5c.; 02. 8c.; lb. 60c.
Medium Green. Productive and smooth, Good for family use. Pkt. 5c.; 02, 10c,; 1b, 75c.
Giant Pera. These grow to about 18 inches in length, and are of fine quality when sliced. They grow round and smooth.
Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 12c.; 1b. 40c.
DANDELION.
Broad Leaved.— The most excellent in health-giving properties of all salads, and it comes at the season when it is craved and ea- gerly sought for. This variety is a decided im- proyement on the common, and should be cul- tivated ; the leaves are nearly double the width and the plants of immense size. When blanch- ed, by tying the tops together, its quality be-
»omes very fines Packet, 10c.; 3 for 25c.
ENDIVE.
Green Curled.— The best fall and win- ter salad Very hardy, with beautifully curled dark-green leaves, which blanch white; very erisp and tender. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; Ib. $1 75.
EGG PLANT.
This has been about as profitable a crop as we have had on the place. The plants need considerable heat in the hot-bed or greenhouse,
and have to be handled carefully, transplanting |
several times, and protecting with hand glasses when first set out.
New Jersey Improved Purple. This is much better, according to our experi- ence, than the N. Y. Purple. Many of our plants bore from five to six large eggs, which we sold readily at $1.00 to 50c. per dozen, It is a very vigorous grower, and not so subject to blight as the old kind. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 40c.; ¢1b. 1.25.
KOHL RABI.
White Vienna. Seemingly a cross be- tween cabbage and turnip. Best before fully matured. Pkt. 6c.; oz, 15c.; 3 lb 50c.
LEEK.
American Flag. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.
LETTUCE.
The best early crop can be grown by trans- planting into cold frames in the fall, with an extra covering when very cold; but good crops can also be grown by transplanting in the spring, from a green-house or hot-bed into cold-frames. For out door crops sow in drills thinly, about a foot apart, and thin out.
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Grand Rapids. Especially adapted to forcing, and fine for early crop out of doors. It makes a wonderfully rapid and fine growth indoors, is not inclined to rot, ships well and keeps well. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; lb. $1.00.
Rawson’s Hot House. A fine lettuce, also adapted for forcing, and making a beauti- ful head. While it is about the finest thing for forcing, it is not very good for growing out of doors, as it will not do well under extremes of heat and cold. Pkt. 10c.; oz, 50c.; 4 lb. $1.75.
New Sensation. Theintroducers of this claim that it is good for forcing, which is con- trary to our experience ; but we have yet to find a more satisfactory kind for growing out of doors. The heads are just right for market, and very attractive in appearance, the leaves being beautifully crumpled and blistered, some- thing like spinach. The quality is extra fine. Pkt. 5c.; 02, 35c.; lb. $3,50.
Denver Market. A.fine curled lettuce, especially suited for summer marketing, as it has fine appearance, and is of good quality. The head is rather oblong, and the leaves resemble savoy cabbage. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 12c.; 1b. $1.00
Tomhannock. This isa fine lettuce for the table, but of little value for market, It makes a sort of alarge bushy head, and remains tender and fine a long time,
Pkt. 5c.. oz. 10c.; 4 lb. 45e.°
Hanson. Large, solid heads, white heart, crisp and tender, and a good market variety. , Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.: $ lb. 40c.
New York. A dark-green lettuce form- ing very large heads, The quality is very good, but in our market it does not sell as well as others. Pkt: oc.,;) oz. 12¢; Ib. 80e.
Claimed to be best for the hot summer months. Light green outside, and white inside. Will stand a long time without bursting or going to seed.
Pkt. d¢e.; oz. 12c.; Ib. 1.00.
Salamander.
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MUSK MELON.
These do best in a moderately enriched, san- dy soil, with a shovelful of well-rotted ma- nure, well mixed in the hill. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart, according to variety.
Early Citron. The earliest of all, good looking and highly perfumed, but the quality is poor. Pkt. 5e.; oz. 10c. 3 1b.Z5e,
Jenny Lind. The best early green-flesh- ed melon, but is quite small. It is generally
sold in small baskets. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 1b 60c,
Banquet. Finely netted all over, solid and very thick fleshed; medium size, flesh sal- mon colored, and the quality is very good, but not as good as Emerald Gem. It ripens after the Gem, and bear a heavier crop.
Pkt. dce.; oz, 12c,; lb. 80c.
JERSEY BELLE.
Emerald Gem. The finest in quality of all the melons we have ever grown. They are early. easy to grow, very productive, and though small, they sell well, f-r anyone buying them once will want them again. They are eme- rald-green, with thick flesh and a very thin rind. Owing to their green ap- pearance when ripe, they are not often disturbed by intruders. ‘Theo grow vig- orous, but short, and bear the whole { crop near the root When just ripe enough, if cut in halves and served with a spoon, they are most delicious eating. They can be grown often under very adverse circumstances, so that
most any one can grow them. Pkt. 5c.; 02z. 8c; lb. 65e.
Miller’s Cream. This grows larg-
TIP TOP. A new variety from Colum- bus, Ohio, with which we are very much pleas- ed. It is large, and uniformly of good quality, whether early or late, large or small. At one fancy vegetable stand it is said to have been selling readily at double the price of other varieties, because those who bought it always knew what they were getting. The size and shape are pretty uniform and about right for market. It is medium in season, and very pro- ductive. The flesh is red, thick, and high qual-
ity. Pkt. 5c.; 02. 15c.; 1b. $1.00. Aeme. One of the most popular green- fleshed shipping melons. It is of high quality,
and the shape ofthe melons is oblong. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; lb. 65c.
In ordering 33 lb. or more of seeds always add postage at the rate of 8c. perlb. if wanted by mail
versey Belle. We have j yet to see anything that equals this as an early green-fleshed jmelon of good size. The cut shows the shape and appearance very closely, and in these re- spects, as well as in quality they are far ahead of Early Hacken- sack, which we do not grow at all, on account of its very poor quality, or rather its lack of any quality atall. This variety is | of good quality, and customers are not likely to be disappoint- edinit. It bears very heavily, i and the crop comes into market 4 soon after the Jenny Lind. The crop of seed is limited. Pkt. dc.; oz. 15c.; Ib. 1.00.
er andis more firm-fleshed than Eme- rald Gem. Tt is slightly oblong in
shape, the quality is good, but not as fine as Emerald Gem.
EMERALD GEM. Pkt. 5c.; 0z.8¢.; Ib. 65ce.
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WATER MELON.
The Water Melon requires a warm sandy soil and moderately rich, to doits best. Cultivation is the same as for Musk Melons, but the distance between the hills should be just double.
Stoke’s Extra Early. This is like the Hungarian Honey in shape and size but is rath- er earlier. It also bears well and is a good va- riety for home use. Pkt.oc! soz.
Seminole. This is a fine melon. The quality is good, the size large enough to market, and it is early. The color is gray and light green. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; fb. 40c.
Kolb Gem. Largely grown for shipment to northern markets, and hard to equal for that purpose. It is nearly round, dark green, mar- bled with lighter shades. Pkt. 5, 02 8, Ib. 45c.
Peerless. A solid oblong melon with a thin rind and white seeds. Fine for home use. Excellent quality. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; Ib. 50c.
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Mammoth Ironclad. The cut shows the shape of this excellent melon. It is beau- tifully striped with very light green, The flesh 81 very red, firm, and sugary, and the size is very large, often weighing 50 to 60 pounds and
more, ‘he rind being very hard, it is a gocd shipper. Pkt. dc.; oz. 10c.; lb. 50c. Christmas. Valuable as a keeper, a good
shipping melon, and in all respects a good mel- on. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; lb. 50c.
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White Velvet. Round smooth pods nsed in soups and stews. ‘This valiety is never priekly, and very productive. Pkt. €e.; oz. 10c.
fungarian Honey.—Probably the : sweetest water melon. It does. not grow large,, but almost all are alike in shape and col-_ or. They rip- en early and are very pro- ductive. It is. admirably ad- apted for those: who growthem “only for home « supply and es- mo" pecialiy for those at the north. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 1dc. Green and Gold. A fine yellow-flesh- ed variety, making a pleasing contrast with the red. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c.; 1b. 50c..
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PRESERVING MELONS.
MANGO MELON.—The size ofa large Peach of a bright orange-yellow color, somewhat rus- seted. When ripening itis hard, but it soon
becomes mellow and of good flavor, though not.
generally liked raw, but makes most excellent. preserves, can be fried as Egg Plant, and used in a variety of ways. They are early, easily culti- vated, and remarkably productive. They grow on vines, same °s musk melons, and require sim- ilar cultivation. Packet 5 cts.
Cotorapo Preserving Merton, — Im- mensely productive; flesh firm and solid, with
few seeds; ma keg clear, transparent preserves of high quality. Pkt 5c; oz. 8c.; 4 1b 250.
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER, NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.
ONIONS.
The ground for onions should be plowed in the fall and heavily manured if possible, getting the seed in very early in the spring,
Prizetaker. We recommend sowing the seed of this variety in hot-beds orcold frames and transplanting when about the size of slate pencils, to the open ground, about 4 inches apart in the row, and the rows about a foot apart. In this way an immense crop can be grown. The expense is little more than by sowing the seed in the open ground, as hand weeding and thinning is saved, and they will yield as high as 2000 bushels to the acre. If the ground is rich
deep and moist, and they are planted out early, most of them should weigh over a pound each, some as high as 2 pounds. We put them up in erates resembling the Spanish Onions. It takes 50to 60 onions to the crate and such onions are now selling at about $1.20 to $1.30 per crate. An acre should fill about 2000 crates. These onions are very mild, and if handled right are fairly good keepers, though not as good as the Yellow Danvers. Our seed of this is genuine American grown, and we believe is the best that can be had. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; tb. $2.00.
American Early Pearl. This does well when grown in the same manner as Prize-
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taker, and is used principally to bunch when the size of an egg or larger, and coming into mar- ket so early it brings a high price. It is re- ported to do well if sown in the open ground in August, in which way it makes good strong plants that seem to be able to stand the winter all right. Setts of it can also be planted in Sep- tember or October, In any of these ways it is a profitable onion, American grown seed, Pkt. 5c. oz. 30c.; lb. $3.50. Imported,‘oz. 20c.; lb. $2.00.
Danver’s Yellow Globe.—This is the best variety for general crop in the open ground.
It is largely grown everywhere and is the. lead- ing market variety. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; Ib. $1.65.
Round Yellow Danvers. This is sim- ilar to the above, but not so globe-shaped. It is reliable for bottoming and is a good yielder.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c.; lb, $1.50; 10 Ibs. $12.50,
Red Wethersfield. The best red kind for, dry onions, A good yielder and keeper. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c. ; lb. $1.75. Barletta. A very early, small pure white onion ; a delicate silver skin, and the best va- riety to grow for pickling. | We sold them the past season as high 20c,a quart. The seed must be sown very thick. Pkt. 5c.;0z. 20c.; lb. $1.57.
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Egyptian. When once planted this comes up year after year without protection, and is such an inveterate grower that it furnishes green onions almost as soon as the frost leaves the ground in the spring. The bottoms divide and these divisions are pulled off and bunched.
They sell readily because there are no others to speak of in the market at that time, and they come just when green things are most wanted.
Pt. 8c.; qt 15c.; pk. 50c.; bu. $1.50.
Onion Setts. Prices of these vary. Write for prices for what vou want. We can furnish them in any quantity
PARSLEY.
ine Curled. Beautifully curled.
Pkt. dc.; 02, 10c. PARSNIP.
An improved strain of Hol- Pkt. 5c.; 02. 8c.; lb. 40c.
PEAS.
For an early crop plant very early in gray- elly or warm soil with a southern exposure, use- ing some fertilizer in the drills. For succession make repeated sowings in rows 18 inches to 3 feet apart and 3 inches apart in the row.
Prices of peas do not include postage. The post- age is 3c. per 14 pt., 8c. per pint, and 15c. per qt. We furnish 14 pt pkgs, at 5c., ofall the varieties of peas, except Melting Sugar. If the postage is not added
to our 144 pt. packages when ordered by mail, we will send 5c. packets instead.
American Wonder. Very dwarf, early and fine quality, but not good for a market pea, because it does not bear heavy.
Pkt. de.; pt. 12¢.; qt..20e.
Me. Lean’s Gem. This variety grows 12 to 15 inches high, is very early, and a good bearer. The best early dwarf market variety.
Pkt. 5c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25c.; pk. $1.35; bu. $5.
Alaska. The best early market pea we know of. Grows 2 feet high, is very early, and good quality. It bears a heavy crop, and although many others are claimed to be earlier, when it comes to an actual trial the difference is, as a friend says, “only a matter of a few hours.” Pkt. 5c.; pt. 15c.; qt. 25¢.; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00
Philadelphia Extra Early. This is much like Alaska, comes about the same time, and the seed is generally a little cheaper, and we sometimes plant them for that reason.
Peck 90c.; bushel $3,50.
Stratagem. This has large well-filled pods, and is a heavy cropper. It makes a stiff upright growth over 2 feet tall. The quality of the peas is very fine, and customers who buy
em once are likely to want them again.
Pkt.5e. ; pt. 15¢.; qt. 25¢.; pk. $1.75; bu, $6.50
Guernsey. low Crown.
Champion of Eng- land. Seems to be still a uuiyersal favorite, grows five feet tall, the peas and pods of good size, and ve- ry productive. Pkt. dc. ; pt. 12c. ; qt. 20c.; pk. 90e.;, bushel $4.00.
Telephone. This has given us highly satis- | factory results the past men" dry season, asitseems to | stand dry weather better | than others. Ithas large | » well-filled pods, very good | |
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quality, and sells well It | can be picked quicker than most others, and it jj | has been a hard matter to Illi get pickers to pick small- LN er podded varieties, after ) picking this. f Peck $1.50; bushel $5.50. ill i Market Garden. AAA ll These are second early } and an immense cropper. The pods are not very large, but uniform in size and shape, and the quality is good. They growa little taller than Alaska. + pt. dc. ; pt. 12¢.; qt. 20c. peck $1.25; bushel $4.25.
Melting Sugar. We find this variety to excel others in sweetness. It is an edible podded va- riety, and can be used in much the same way as a wax bean. It grows five feet tall, and bears a pro- fusion of large, flat pods, very brittle and tender Pkt. 10c,; pt. 50c. ;qt. 80c.
Marrowfats. Qt 15c.; pk. 75c.; bu. $2.50.
PEPPER.
Kuby King. This grows large, is very mild, and one of the most popular kinds for market. Pkt. 5e.; oz. 25e.; lb. 2.25.
Bull Nose. Large size, early and sweet; rind thick and fleshy. A popular market kind.
Pkt. 5e.; 02. 25c.
Golden Dawn. Very productive, bright yellow, but not as large as Ruby King.
Pkt, 5c.; 02. 25c.;
Red Cayenne. The best sharp pepper.
Pkt. 5c.; 0z.20e:; 12 Ibso0e:
Coral Gem. Very sharp little peppers, wonderfully productive, the plant resemblng a boquet of corals. We sell them by the quart.
Pkt. 5¢.; oz. 35c-
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Early Sugar. This is rather small, but early and sells best when customers learn its fine quality. Pkt. 5¢.; 0Z. 10¢.; Ib. 50ce.
Nantucket. This is black outside, very yellow inside and very sweet and good for pies. Tt is later and larger than Harly Sugar.
Pkt. 5¢.; 02. 10c.; Ib. 50c.
RADISH.
Ther. .~eso many varieties so nearly alike that we have tried to get the best from the list. The sowings must be made frequently for a succession. We have the best success with rad- ishes in a sandy or gravely loam, where no gar- den crops have been grown for some time, a clo- ver sod freshly plowed being best.
White Tipped Scarlet Ball.—A small round bright scarlet radish, distinctly tipped with white. It can be grown in 15 to 20 days.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c,; lb. 75e.
Early Scarlet Globe. One of the best forcing rad-- 4 ishes. It begins to form a bulb almost as soon as the second leaves are out, It grows very fast. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 1Uc.; 1b.75e.
Rosy Gem. This is the best early radish for out-of-doors,
“size.
Chartier. A variety that has given us much satisfaction; of rapid growth and good In favorable soil it will grow large and be of excellent quality. Pkt,dc.; oz, 8c.; lb. 60c.
Large White Globe. This is largely grown tor marketin the summer. It is pearly white, firm, crisp and of good quality. twg
Pkt. 5¢,; 02. 10c;j 1b. 60c.
Chinese! Rose Winter. One ofthe best for winter use. Must be sown the same time as turnips. Pkt. 5e.; oz, 10¢; lb 75c.
Black Spanish. Pkt, 5c.; 0z. 10c; lb 6 0e
SQUASH.
The Crookneck must be very early to bring the best price, and may be forwarded by the use of hand-glasses or small hot-bed sash. The Early Marrow may also be got into market 10 days or 2 weeks earlier by their use. A clover sod highly manured and freshly plowed is just the thing if you want a big crop of squashes.
Bush Summer Crookneck. The ear- liest of all. Covered with a warty excrescence, and the best quality of its season.
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Giant Summer Crookneck. This is larger than the former but with us it has not been so uniform in size and shape. _ It is‘only a few days later than the bush. Pkt, 5c.;0z.10c.; lb 60c.
Early Orange Marrow. 10days to2 weeks earlier than the Boston Marrow, and is very productive, orange yellow and sells well. The quality is not as good as the later varities but the best ofits season. Pkt 5c.; oz. 10c¢.; 1b 60c.
Hubbard. Squashes comeand go but it is hard to find anything after all that goes ahead ofthis, It is the only winter squash that sells
well, and isa profitable crop, It keeps well and
growing quickly and somewhat larger than Scarlet Globe. with- out getting pithy. Itis also good
for forcing, Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; lb. 70c.
Wood’s Early Frame. A longish red radish about 10 days earlier than the Early Long Scarlet Short Top, and better in every way. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; tb..75¢.
Long Cardinal. This is early, smooth, conical shape, intermediate between the long and short varieties. The color is bright red. _ Itis crisp and fine Pkt. 5c.; 02z. 10c., lb. 60c.
Pkt, 5c; oz. 10c.; 1b. 60c Fordhook. Yellow inside and outside, dry
the quality is good.
and sweet, and keeps well. It withstands insect enemies better than any we have seen, growing fast and rather spindling, in root and vine, and thickly dotting the ground with squashes. They can besimply sliced and boile d, skin and all at. any time, and even when only half grown are ex- cellent. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20¢.; lb. 75c,
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Sibley. This is about the same as Hub- bard in every way except the shape, being thick- er at the stem end and pointed at the other end. The shell is hard and flinty, but smooth, occa- sioning little waste. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; lb. 75c.
SALSIFY.
The best variety and the on- Pkt. 5c.; oz. 12c.; lb. $1.25.
SPINACH.
This is an important crop, because it can be sown in the fall when other crops are taken off, and is again out of the way early in the spring. It needs high manuring.
Bloomsdale. This is succulent, curled and wrinkled like a savoy cabbage, produces heavy and is claimed to be hardier than the other varieties. Pkt. 5e.; oz. 8c.; lb. 30c.
Long Standing. Said to be the best for spring sowing, and is claimed to stand longer be- fore going toseed. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; lb. 30c.
TOMATOES.
The Tomato is now an important crop, and especially are very early ones quite profitable. To get them very early requires good stocky plants. We pinch them back and finally hard- en them off in cold frames.
Early Ruby. This is perhaps the earliest in ripening the bulk of the crop. The vines are open and spreading, not very strong growers, but the tomatoes are large for so early a variety. It is somewhat inclined to crack, and does not ripen up as nicely assome, but on the whole it is perhaps the most profitable early sort. We give it the preference for quality when canned, over all others. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; Ib. $2.50.
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EARLY RUBY.
Fordhook First. This is a new tomato with which we are highly pleased, being some- thing like Beauty in shape, color, and general appearance, but is earlier. It ripens a good share of the fruit as early as Early Ruby, and as it is smooth, solid, and colors up nicely all over and is larger than that variety, there is perhaps as much money in it as in avy other tomato now before the public, while any part of the crop that comes later than Ruby will bring as good a price as any late tomato any way. We think so well of it that we will plant largely of it this season. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 50c.; + lb, $1.50.
Livingston’s Beauty. Next to the above in season and as a general crop tomato it is hard tofind anything ahead of it. It is always smooth large enough, colors nicely, pink, is firm, not apt to crack or rot, and bears a good crop, ri- pening it nearly all. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 30c.; lb. $2.50
Ignotum. This is large, smooth, regular, always solid, not given to rotting or cracking, and very productive. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c. lb. $2.75
Brinton’s Best. This is also a fine solid
tomato, even larger than Ignotum. Pkt. 5ce.; oz. 40c.; lb. $2.75.
TURNIP.
Should be sown broadcast in July, harrowing in just after a rain, The Breadstone should be drilled in rows about 18 inches apart, in June and thinned to about 4 or 5 inches apart.
Purple Top Strap Leaf. This is prob- ably the best variety for general crop. It grows large without becoming pithy and bitter.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; lb. 40c.
White Egg. A good early variety.
Pkt. 5c.; 02. 8c.; lb. 50¢
Breadstone. This is some thing like a Ruta Baga. It is white, tender, and cooks quickly without strong odor. It is the best to keep for winter use.
Pkt. 5c¢.; oz. 8c.; lb. 75e
Purple Top Ruta Baga. The best Ruta Baga, Fine for ta- ble use, and profitable to grow for stock. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 8c.; lb. 50c.
TOMATO PLANTS.
We grow and sell large lots of tomato plants and send them safely to distant points by mail or Otherwise. Seeour Vegetable i Plant list.
LAWN GRASS.
Best Mixture, qt. 25c.; 5 qts. $1.00; by mai], 5c. per qt. extra. Bushel $4.50.
A cheaper, but good mixture at $3.50 per bushel.
Our Special List of Vegetables, Etc.
Some of the things catalogued under this list a:e new, and we have not tried them sufficiently to reccommend ‘hem ina gereral way, while some are very promising, and we would consider our catalogue ine; moulete without them. We are not disposed, however, to offer even in this list the usual harangue of n veltirs, aad whatever we offer can be depended on as being the “cream’ of ali the new things we are acquainted with.
Thorburn’s Refugee Wax Bean.
Claimed to be the earliest wax bean grown. Pods long, round and of a golden yellow color. Suitable for very early or late. An im- mense yielder. Pkt. 5c; pt. 15e.; qt. 25c.; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.
New California Wax.
Péthaps the best early pole bean. We have never had a wax bean of any kind that we considered as tender and good.
Pkt. 10e%) pt. Zoe, Powell’s Prolific Pole Bean.
We call this the most productive bean in existence. Just the thing for pickling. It is quite late and should be given every advantage of the season, at the north. ‘The quality is the best of its season. It is a wonderful grower, and needs ‘good stout poles.
Pkt. 100, 5 pt. 40c.
Paris Pickling Cucumber,
This variety of cucumber will grow four to six inches long, and not be larger around than your little finger. At this size it is per- fectly solid and very erisp and in just the right state for pickles. The cucumbers are very dark green, fine quality and very unique in appearance, Pkt. 50.; oz. 20c.; } lb, 60e.; Ib. $2.00.
Jersey Extra Early Prolific Pickling Cucumber.
One of the most productive cucumbers for pickles we have ever seen. They begin to bear ear-
ly and produce a larger crop than any we know of. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 4 1b. 30e,
| Detroit Dark. Red Beet. A very dark red Been and is handsome and very early, witha small upright growing top, and ean be grown quite close. Leaf, siems and veins dark red and reots globular. An early beet of
PO WELUS - PROLIFIC,
fine quality and good appearance for market. : Pkt. 5c.; oz. 163.; ¢ lb. 25c. Crosby’s Egyptian Beet.
Carefully pelecied from the original Kgyptian. While just as early, it is better in form and
quality, and is iargely grown by market gardeners. Pkt.) 6c. 5-07, 10c.: P $1.00.
Big Boston Lettuce. Identical in color, shape and appearance, to the famous Boston Market, but larger and quite solid. A good head lettuce to grow in frames or the open ground, Pkt. BOs: ; oz lode; } lb. d0e.
Iceberg Lettuce.
The large curly leaves of this lettuce which cover the outside of the solid heads, are a brizht light green, sligh ly tinged with red at the edge, and of a crystalline appearance. Claimed to be always perfect in quality, whether early in the spring or in the hottest days of summer, and so» Jeng-standing and hard that it is said to sel- dom go toseed without cutting the heads open.
Bite e202, 2oe.:)/5 lb. (oc: Mushroom Spawn.
° We ean furnish the Heglish spawn in peed
bricks, at 20c.; postpaid, at 25c, each
“Peart”? White Egg Plant.
We have not tried this, but believe it is simi- lar to the N. Y. Purple, except the color. lt is claimed, however, to be more productive and = We Ze better quality. ES -10¢;; 3 pkts. 25e. - Bis LBETUCR.
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FORDHOOK EARLY WATER MELON.
Claimed to be the first early, good flavored melon that is of largesize, aud to average 35 lbs. each, a size seldum attained by other extra early melons. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15¢.; 4 lb. 50c.
_ Red Vaclause Water Melon,
An elongated egg-shaped water mel- on that has been very early with us, and of good size. More than all, the bright crimson flesh is about the best quality. of any melon we haye tried. The rind is very thin, but tough, dark green, beautifully threaded with a still darker green. Pkt. 5c.; oz 10c.; 4 lb 30c.
Duke Jones Water itelon.
A new melon from the south, claim- ed to be the largest, the most prolific, and very early. 800 melons averaging 43 pounds each, said to have been gath- ered from two thirds of an acre, A
i r : 2" large grower of melons urges us to cat- alogue this variety, as he says he picked ripe melons from it just 61 days after planting the seed, and says furthermore there is no melon its equal in delicious flavor. Pkt, 10c. oz, 20c.; th $2,
J ; , Burneds Melrose Musk filoa,
A densely netted dark green melon, withthick, solid light-green flesh shading to a rich salmon color at the f; seed cavity, and, of very fine quality. It is claimed to be only a week later than the small Jenny Lind, and weighs about four pounds, Pkt. (0c. oz, 25c.; $ lb 75¢
King of Mammoth Pumpkin.
The very largest pumpkin grown, slightly ribbed at the ends, and grows , to an enormous size, often three feet in {4 ‘diameter, Skin sal- (7 mon colored, flesh 77 bright yellow, fine ¥ grained, and good ¥, quality. Pkt. 5c; \% oz. 10c.; lb. $1.00.
Calhoun Pie Pumpkin,
A -cream-brown colered pumpkin with deep salmon yellow flesh, making pies of fine quality and good color, A very “fixed” variety. Small secd cavity. Pkt 5e.; 02 10¢.1b $1.
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Sunol Pea.
In our trials the past season, we have found this to be the earliest pea in the whole collection, and it surprised us as a variety of merit in every way. It is very productive, and the pods are of good size, the vines growing eighteen inches to two feet tall. Pkt. 5c.; pt. 15e.; qt. 25c.; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Blue Beauty Pea.
A uniferm growing early pea. about eighteen inches tall, bearing heavily, and ready to pick about the same time as the Alaska. The pods are hardly as large as Alaska, but it will bear more. Very tine. Pk, $1.00; bu $3.75.
Burpee’s Profusion Pea.
A vigorous growing pea, three feet high, of a branching chracter and very productive, while the peas are exceedingly large, pods well filled, and of excellent quality. The peas are often one-half inch in diameter. Pkt. 10c.; pt. 20. qt. 35c.
Heroine Pea. :
A very large, medium season pea, combining quantity and quality in a marked degree. A striking and distinct variety, literally covered with its long pointed pods, ofien containing eight to ten peas. Pkt. 5e,; pt. 25c.; qt. 35¢e. pk. $2.00,
Reed’s Early Pinkeye Potato.
About the handsomest potato we have ever seen, and one
of the earliest. Color creamy white with splashes of pink and Tue Buur Beauty PEA. red about the eyes. Somewhat flattened round shape, good quality and productive. 12 eyes 25c.; 50, 50c,; 100, 75e.
Pootatuck Potato.
A fine early potato that is one of the very best for quality, We have grown this for several years, It yields well, and the tubers are very fineepp2ariag, We consider it an extra good ear- ly poiaio. 10 eyes by mail 12c. ; 30 eyes 25c,; 100 eyes 50c, -
Badger Belle Potato.
A rew russety-white potato, with a rose or bluish tinge, oblong dattened shape, and a strong thrifty grower and good yielder. A handsome potato for main crop. _— 12 eyes, 25c.; 100, 75c. THe PootatucK PoraTo.
The Faxon Squash.
A good table squash, very dry and sweet, and a good keeper, bearing wonderfully, but pro- ducing squashes of many colors and not very uniform in shape, This variableness in marking seems to be a fixed characteristic of the variety. Pkt. 5e.; oz. 15¢,; fb $1.00.
E. Ponderosa Tomato. H 6) § The largest tomato we have ever seen, but does not > Qué possess any market value as it does not ripen up nicely p. L—_ atthestem end. It is very smooth and solid. Pkt. 5e.
\ Matchless Tomato. Tt is hard to find a red tomato equal to this. Itis
large, solid, smooth, and very productive. One of the very best in every way. Pkt, 5c.; 0z, 20c.; 4 1b$1.50
Early Minnesota Tomato.
We were inclined a year ago to place this at the front for an early tomato, but after another season’s trial we are somewhat disapointed, as it did not seem to hold up in size and solidity. We will give it another careful trial, as this was the poorest season we have ever seen to test the comparative earliness of varieties. Pkt. 5c,; 0z. 25c.
; “Others in this vicinity are pleased with your style of Cat- co. alogue, and your seeds.” ORRVILLE HERMAN, Lemoyne, O
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Two Remarkable New Forage-plants.
“LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS,” or Flat Pea.
- This has attracted attention the past season
or two as areally wonderful plant in some re- spects. The Michigan Agricultural College has brought out its merits very prominently. The roo's are said to penetrate to a depth of 30 feet and to last 50 years without receeding, and yield 8 tons per acre, while its feeding value is such that hogs or sheep can be fattened on it witnout grain, I[t makes a slow growth the first year or two, Plant the seed in a bed and transplant, or sow in drills 15 inches apart, and keep well eul- tivated. “A plant to the square foot is enough. Pkt, 10c.; oz, 50c.; 4 Mh $1.00.
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Fordhook First Tomato. Described in our general vege- table list. Lf we arenot much mis- taken in what we have seen of this on our own place and elsewhere, it is yoing to be the leading early tomato. Be sure and give ita trial. Pkt. dc.; 6 for 25¢,; oz. 50c. |
Soja Bean.
This has been sold at big prices | asa “Coffee Berry.” It'is a Jap-
anese Bean and has no relation to the Coffee family of plants, but nevertheless it is said to taste much like Brazilian cottee when roasted and coarsely ground. There is certainly nothing injurious about it, aitd the beans are highly nutri- tious, It is quite a nitrogen col- lector like clover, and may be quite a useful plant for soiling and en- silage purposes. Pkt. 10¢5 qt. 30¢,3 pk. $1.25.
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I am well pleased with them.” HIRAM HARDING, Ogilville, Ind.
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SACALINE.
Claimed to be more wonderful even than the Lathyrus, and comes with some pretty high en- dorsements, but we suppose when once started on a peice of ground it will be hard to destroy it. it is said to yield }0 to 180 tons of green forage per acre in a season, as it can be cut 3 or 4 times. From what is said of it, it would seem that it grows on either wet or dry land, and on poor soil in the coldest or hottest climate, growing 14 feet high by June, and being more nutritious than clover. We offer this for what it may be worth, as some of our customers may want to give it a trial in asmall way at least. The seed has been sold at high prices, Pkt. 15e.; 4 pkts. 50c,
Mixed Seeds.
The following are choice kinds, all grown sep- aritely and mixed, and embrace a great variety, often interesting, and also contain varieties that have not been ofiered in the catalogue.
Price 5¢. per pkt., or the whole collection for 20c.
Mixed Lettuce. Mixed Water Melon. hy Radish. oe Cucumber. BL Tomato. fg Beet,
Musk Melon.
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should read and consider.’
We send it free, to anyone for the asking.
‘ Curiosities. - Some of these are useful besides being curious,
odd. and interesting. Price 5c. per pkt., or the whole collection for 20c.
Strawberry Spinach.
Ram’s Horn Bean.
Cuba Asparagus Bean.
Red Currant Tomato.
Snake Cucumber,
Animated Oats.
Planet Suppose you could save one-half ihe work that you ure now doing, wouldn’t
¥. You can learn how some are doing this by read- ing the Planet Jr. Book. bor saving farm implements ever invented. latest productions of science to your own acount. |
Tt describes in detail 20 of the greatest la- It shows you how to turn the It isa book that every progressive farmer Also send for our eir-
culars about Spray Pumps, Fertilizers, etc., which give valuable information,
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER,
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.
MISCELLANEOUS. MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.
A superior variety, and an excellent egg-pro- ducing food for poultry. They fatten well on it andit hasa healthful and strengthening effect on them. Pkt 5c. 5; pt 20c. ; qt 35c.
STRAWBERRY TOMATO, XK [Ground-cherry ]
This distinct husk to- mato is of a hamdsome \\\\\ golden color, the size of = iil large cherries, enor-
thal)! | mnously productive, and
Eiji”) Will keep till midwin-
y UA; ter. They have a straw-
IY perry flavor, and are J unequaled for canning, for pies, preserves, etc., and are indispensable where fruit is scarce or likely to fail. The plants should be started in a hot-bed, and trans- planted like tomatoes. Selectseed, packet 5c
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CHUFAS,
These closely resemble a cocoanut and other nuts in richness and sweetness of flavor. They are much grown atthe South for fattening poultry, Swine, etc. They succeed perfectly here, yielding immensely, and are considered a rich and health- fulfood. The principal feature against their cul- ture is, the difficulty to harvestthem advantage- ously; but if harvested at the proper time, the Chufas adhere to the plants, when pulled up, and can be shaken into a seive, and readily separated “rom the adhering soil. Pkt. dc.: pt. 30c.; at. 50c.
DISHCLOTH GOURD. _, this derives itsname from the peculiar lining of zts fruit, which isof aspongy tough and durable textnre. Good for dishcloths, bath-sponges. Pkt. 5e.
DIPPER GOURD. They make dippers of various sizes, which will last for years. If the vines grow on a trellis, the handles will be straight; otherwise curved. Pkt.5c.
Broomcorn, Evergreen, qt. 35c. Cane Seed, Amber, at. 35c. ‘Garlic, bulbs, per lb 40c. Horse Radish roots, doz. 25c.
HERBS. (All 5e. a pkt.; 7 pKts. 25c.) Anise, Lavender, Summer Savory. Caraway, Horehound, Sweet Basil, ill, Sage, Thyme.
SUGAR TROUGH GOURD.
These Gourds are very useful for many household purposes, such as buckets, bas- kets, nest-boxes, soap and salt dishes, and for storing the win- ter’s lard. They grow to hold four to 10 gal- “@ lons each, having a
=, thick, hard shell, very
=light, but durable, = having ecw Kent, i ——==," use as long as ten ==" years. Pkt. 10c.
NEST EGG GOURD.
This is a rapid climber, quickly covering unsight- ly objects with a mass of foliage, and later dotted with excellent white nest-eggs, which neither freeze nor crack. They should be planted far away from other vines, as they mix very readily, and even then some overgrown ones will be found, which make excellent pots for starting tomato or other plants. Ourseed is from select specimens grown distant from other vines. Packet 5c.
ORNAMENTAL GOURD. These are nicely striped, and have handles. They are nice play things for the children. PEt. i0ce.
POTATO SEED.
This is a choice strain, that will produce a varie- ty of kinds, some of which are likely to prove val- uable. It includes carefully hybridized seed, from several growers. Pkt.10e.
GARDEN DOCK.
This distinct and valuable variety grows to a gigantic size, is rich, tender, fine-flavored, and the earliest of greens — about two weeks earlier than asparagus, and some consider it superior to that popular vegetable. Packet, 5c.
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STACHYS, 0R CRONES.
These are remarkabiy productive when planted in rich soil, butthe tubers do not grow over two inches long, and are rather late for the far north, but the quality is generally considered good, when fried or boiled, like potatoes. They are snow-white, and very curious. Doz. tubers, 20c. ; 100, 50c.
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The Freeman. This is a new early po- tato that has been offered by nearly all seeds- men the past season. It is very productive, but if the soil is not rich enough there will likely be a lot of small ones. If the soil is rich and contains what it should for potatoes, there will be a big yield of fine large potatoes. Of good shape, rnsset colored, white flesh, and perhaps
the best of all in quality. Pk. 75c.; bu. $1.60; bbl. $4.50.
Extra Early. An excellent early kind creamy white, shaded with pink; smooth, extra early, and a good yielder. Pk. 60c.; bu. $1.75.
Early Puritan. The best early pure white variety, and a standard sort.
Pk. 50c.; bu. $1.50; bbl. $4.00.
Early Sunrise. A fine extra early po- tato similar to Early Rose. Very productive and fine quality. Pk. 50c.; bu. $1.50; bbl. $4.00,
Kyes of any offered here postpaid, 20 for 10c. 50 for 20c. 100, 35c Other varieties furnished.
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A BUSHEL OF RURAL NEW YORKER NO, 2.
RURAL NEW YORKER NO. 2.
This is the most remarkable potato we have ever had on the place. It out-yields every other variety under the same conditions. It makes a robust vigorous growth. The tubers are uniformily large, scarcely any small ones, well shaped, fine looking, and grow compactly in the hill. Few and shallow eyes, white skin
and flesh, and very fair quality. Pk. 60c.; bu. $1.50; bbl. $4.00.
Delaware. A great yielder, something like the Rural in shape, but?not so regular. It. is next to the Rural in yield, with us. Dry, mealy and good quality.
Pk. 50c.; bu. $1.50; bbl. $4.00.
Empire State. Large, oblong, white, a. great yielder. Pk. 50c.; bu. $1.50; bbl. $4.00.
Brownell’s Winner. Noted for im- mense yield, great hardihood, freedom from rot beauty and fine quality. The tubers are always
large and handsome. Pk. 50c.; bu. $1.60; bbl. $4.50.
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YWEGERTABLE PLANTS.
We make a specialty of greenhouse and cold-frame vegetable plants.
as they must always go by tances, unless on a direct line.
We canship them safely, but
Express, it generally does not pay to ship bulky, heavy plants great dis- We do not like to fill mail orders for vegetable plants for less than 50c.
svorth, unless other plants go with them, as it costs about as much to pack a few as a considerable quan- titv, and they have to be done up very carefully. This applies to other greenhouse plants as well. Postage must always be added to the price if wanted by mail. Unless it is stated it will be 20c per 100
ASPARA‘US. neces of roots see “Asparagus” in Vegetable ist. CABBAGE,
Our early cabbage is ready toset out by the latter part of March and early April. From that time en we have a stock of most all the varieties that we catalog, to the end of the planting season. When we ship them they are carefully taken up and packed lightly. Price of plants during March and April, 8c. per doz., 40c. per 100; $3.50 per M. Plants grown in open ground, 25c. per 100, $1.75 per M.
CAULIFLOWER. We have mostly Early Snowball and Erfurt. Price 12¢c. per doz. 65c. per 100, for early plants. Open ground plants, 50c. per 100, $4, per M.
CELERY. We keep instock mostly White Plume for early, later Self Blanching, Golden Heart and others. Prices, 40¢. per 100, $2.50 per M. Extra strong plants, 50c. per 100, $3.50 per M.
EGG PLANT.
To grow good Figg Plants requires considerable skill and care. They must be handled carefully and not set out too early. Wecan furnish small plants about April l5th ready to transplant the second time, at 75c. per hundred and $6.00 per M.
Extra strong plants about May 20th to June Ist at 20c. per ten, $1.50 per hundred, and $12.00 per M.
HORSE RADISH.
Pieces of roots about as thick as a finger, and 4 to6inches long are best. They are much smooth- er if replanted each season. Make holes witha small crowbar, and drop the roots in so as to have the top about 2inches below the surface. Price
l5e. per 25; 25c. per hundred, and $2. per M.
LETTUCE. We have Grand Rapids, Rawson’s Hot House and others. Early plants transplanted once, in March and April, 35c. per hundred, $250 per M.
ONION.
Quite a trade has sprung up in onion plants, late- ly, and we are trying to meet it, though we have hardly had enough to go around heretofore. The only varieties we have are Prizetaker and Extra Early Pearl. We have had good success shipping these plants to very distant points. Price, 15c. per 100, $1. per M. Postage 7c. per 100, 50c. per M.
PEPPER, We generally have Ruby King, Cayenne; and others. Price 70c. per hundred, $6.00 per M.
RHUBARB. Victoria, good strong roots, 10 for 50c,; $3.50 per 100. Postage 20c. per 10. Small plants 24 the
above price. SWEET POTATO.
We have tried different varieties for this section and give our preference to Early Golden. We al- so furnish the Red Bermuda (yam) and others at 40c. per hundred and $3.50 per M.
TOMATO.
" Good stocky plants of Fordhook First, Early Ruby, Beauty and others will be ready about May 20th, Local customers get these in boxes, gener- ally 100 plants in a box, and return the boxes. Prices will be 10c. per doz., 45¢e. per 100, $4.00 per M. Good plants, not grown with as much room, $2. to $3. per M.
GREENHOUSE AND
Noticetour low prices of these plants.
BEDDING PLANTS,
lf you want a surprise send usa dollar and we will mail you
a large box of plants of our own selection, all assorted and named. In doing so you may state which
plantsiyou prefer, whether simply for the flower garden, for bedding ete. do not geta dollar’sworthiwe will returhb your money.
ASTER PLANTS.
Strong plants ready for delivery from the latter part of April to June, lic. per doz., 75c. per hun- dred. Mixed or separate colors, choice strains.
PANSY PLANTS.
Strong thrifty plants, very choice mixed colors,
25c. per doz., $1.00 per hundred. VERBENA PLANTS. Assorted colors, or all colors mixed, 15c. per doz= en, 8c. per hundred,
PETUNIA PLANTS.
Finest mixed colors, doz, 10c.; one hundred 50c.
PHLOX.
Drummondii and Star, doz. 12c. one hundred 7ac. STOCK, TEN WEEKS.
Fine plants, doz. 15c. one hundred, 7sc.
GERANIUMS.
Double and Single, all colors, in 4 inch pots, I2c.
each: in 3 inch pots, 10c. each. Per doz. without
pots, 60c. COLEUS. Crimson, Yellow, Red, Black, etc., in 4 inch pots i12¢., in 3ineh pots, 10c.each. Dozen, without pots, Soc. one hundred $5.
We can please you. Ifyou
CANNAS. Madam Crozy and other choice varieties, 20c. each, $1.75 per dozen, CALLADIUM ESCULENTUM. (Elephant Ears,) large foliage, 20c. each, doz. $2, FUCHSIA, Fine varieties 10c. each, $I. per dozen. TUBEROUS BEGONTAS. Double, all colors, 20c. each, $1.75 per doz. Single fiowered, all colors, loc. each, $1.25 per doz. BEGONIA REX.
Very fine with deep red marking on the leaves: Price 20c, each, dozen ${.75
ABUTILIONS. Golden Bells, Trailing, etc., 20c. each, 3 for 50c. ROSES.
Choice varieties of monthly or everblooming roses, Id¢c. each. 12 choice assorted plants for75c. ENGLISH DAISIES. (Bellis.)
Pretty low-growing plants, blooming in early spring. 25c. per dozen, $I. per hundred. SWEET ALLYSSUM. Very fragrant, white, doz, 15c. d(c. per hundred.
28 ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
SPECIALTIES IN FLOWERS.
a fivmmy ty ] New=DoublefAncmone Whirlwind,” The plants of this grow evenly to a height of 25 to 3 feet, with large and plentiful foliage. The flowers. are 2 to 2) inches across, and pro- duced as abundantly as the well- ( known White Japan Anemone, and last longer than the single varieties. It has all the good qualities of the single white, and the additional one: of great hardiness, After a test of | five winters with plants wholly ex- posed, this variety has remained en- tirely without injury. It is a de- ‘sirable plant for exposed situations, and especially for cemetery planting. - Strong plants ready for blooming, 25c. each.
COMET ASTER, Mixed Colors,
These beautiful asters have long: wavy and twisted petals formed in- to a loose but dense half globe. The flowers are very largeand resemble chrysanthemums. Pkt. 10c,; 3, 25c.
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Of all the asters we have grown Be Nl for cut flowers, this has been the most satisfactory. It makes a strong vigorous growth, and bears a pro- fusion of the finest flowers for cut- ting. The branches, produced so freely are strong, and the flowers large, handsome, and pure white. The broad wavy petals are grace- § fully curled or twisted so that they , resemble some of the Japanese Chrysanthemums. They are quite late in blooming, and come in at a time when there is generally a scarcity of white flowers. It is, without exception the finest white aster out. Pkt. 15c.; £0z. $1.50. D. B, Long, Wholesale Florist, says:
White Branching Aster was about the best selling flower we handled.
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER, NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. 29 Wu R <~ WOW \ ~\ 0 Wy Z N
A superb strain of
Large Leaved Coleus. The plants are vigorous and healthy, growing in a short time to an unusually large size. The foliage is really wonderful, very large, curled and serrated, in a beautiful man- ner ; the colors and markings are rich and brilliant, with a di- versity of shades and colors. With all their brilliant beauty
the plants are as easily grown as the common Coleus. Pkt. 15c.; 2 pkts. 25ce.
£ “EMiILy HENDERSON” SWEET PEA,
A remarkable addition to the list of sweet peas, and certainly the best white sweet pea we have ever seen. As pure white as the driven snow; the flowers large, and of perfect form. The stems are stiff and long and so boldly support the flowers, that they seem to look one squarely in the face. It is one of the best selling sweet peas, and is very valuable because of its stiff strong stems, and its early and profuse blooming. It is claimed to be one of the best for growing under glass. Our seed is of the originator’s stock and can be relied upon. Pkt. 10c.; 02. 20c.; $ 1b. $1.; lb $1.50.
CEMTAQSEMA VEEGINICS.
A fine hardy climber of recent introduction, resembling sweet peas in bloom, except that the flowers hang with the large petals downward. It dies down in the autumn, grows six to eight feet high in the spring, bursting in a profusion of bloom in July and August, is of a lovely shade of lilac blue, with feathery markings of a darker shade, and a dash of pure white inthe center. Occasionally pure white flowers appear. It is very fragrant, and we think it is a fine climber.
Pkt. 15c.; 2 pkts, 25e. Plants 20c. each.
MARCUERITE CARNATIONS. These are easily grown and ifthe seed is started early they will bloom in the fall, and if potted and pinched back will bloom freely during the winter. They are very fragrant, and
the range of color and marking is simply wonderful. Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.
GOLDEN GATE POPPIES.
Brilliant in every color, and every conceivable combination = of colors, striped, blutched, and bordered, in both single and ' semi-double. The finest sight on the place. Pkt. 10c.; 3, 25e,
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CROZY’S NEW DWARF CANNAS.
These new Dwarf Ever-blooming, Large-flower- ing French Cannas bloom freely the first year from seed. They are much less expensive and more beautiful for bedding than Geraniums, while even single specimens are most attractive in the garden. The roots can be kept in the cellar over winter, and each elump will give six toeight good roots for planting out the following spring, The mixed seed we offer has been saved from the fine- est varieties of all colors Pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts, 25c.
DWARF NASTURTIUMS.
One of the finest sights on our place this year was a bed of these nasturtiums of a great variety of colors. We believe we offer one of the finest mixtures that can be had. Pkt. 10¢.; oz. 30c.
LEMON QUEEN MARIGOLD.
We present the Lemon Queen as the most per- fect type of large flowered African Marigold in cultivation. The plants are of good circular form, quite dwarf, and very compact in growth, while they bear in profusion fine, globular flowers of a clear light lemon color. Pkt. 10¢.; 3 pkt. 25c.
NEW DOUBLE SUNFLOWER.
We have never seen any single or double sun- flowers nearly as fine asthis. It grows five feet tall, branches out freely, and in August and Sep- tember bursts forth a profusion of beautiful golden flowers. Ithas been carefully perfected by selec- tion, and is as easily grown aS acommon sun- flower. Pkt. 10c. 3 for 25c.
ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
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Fordhook Famous MAMMOTH VERBENA,
A strain of truly magnificent trusses of flowers of unusual size and a wide range of colors. The blossoms are often as large as a quarter dollar. The colors are varied, and. of all dersirable mark- ings. Pkt. 15e.; 2, 25c.
DERIANGE PETUNIA,
The largest and finest petunia we have ever seen. It em- braces all colors, and the flowers are beau- tifully fringed and delicately veined. The leaves are large and heavy, of a rich dark green, making a fine background from which the pro- fusion of fiowers stand out in bold relief. Pkt, 25c.; 3 pkts. 50c.
THE CINNAMON VINE.
This beautiful climber emits from its flowers a delightful Cinnamon odor. It dies down each autumn, but grows up rapidly in the spring, cover- ing an arbor or trellisearly in the season. It has beautiful bright-green foliage,and clusters of deli- cate white flowers. The vines produce bulblets, by which itis propagated, and the tubers are very fine eating and grow to a large size. A correspon- dent says: “Ihave an arbor through my garden entirely covered withthem. The perfume is too Sweet for description, and passers by noteit a dis- tance up and down the road. I have them around windows, porches, and over the garden wall.”
We send three tubers postpaid for 25¢.: 15 for $1.
and 40 for $2.00. GLADIOLUS.
Our mixed Gladiolus embrace a magnificent va- riety of colors. The spikes of bloom, richness and brillianey of color are out of all proportion to the trifling cost, Alwaysin demand as cut-flowers. Extra fine mixed, of all colors, 25c, perdozen; 100, $2.09; by express, $1.75.
SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS.
These useful little plants have been much neg- lected. They are very effective in masses or beds and are particularly valuable for edgings. The bulbs, when planted three inches apart, produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pretty flowers. The bulbs, which are about the size of peas, planted the first of May or earlier, Will flower by the first of June, and will furnish a neat and attractive bor- derthe whole season. 12 for 10c.; 25 for 15c.; 50 for 25e. ; 100for 40c.; 500 for $1.50; 1000 for $2.50, of either Dieppi, pure white, or Lasandria, rosy pink.
**An Honest Ring’’— is what many say our Catalogue has.
They have noticed that
there is no effort made to “smooth over” the defects of a variety for the purpose of selling it—
there is nothing exaggerated or extravagant about it.
And we are just as careful to send out only
the best of seeds,—seeds thet are tested, tried and warranted.
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER,
FLOWER SEEDS.
Amaranthus, Dwarr,— Dark, drooping flower spikes; makes a fine bed planted ina circle with the tall in center, Pkt, 5c.
Amaranthus, Taui,— Pkt. 5c.
Aster, DovsiE Mixep,— A fine mixture of the choicest of these popular annuals. A va- riety of colors and forms. Pkt. de.
Aster, QUEEN oF Serine, WHITE, One of the earliest, and sells well bunched. Most of these were sold by our commission florist at $1. per 100 the past season. Pkt. 10c.; jz, 1.50
Aster, Pmony Perrecricn. In three choice colors. One of the best selling asters.
Pkt. 5c.; oz. 3.00. ©
Balsam, Dousiy Mrxep,-— (Defiance strain) We had trouble in getting good stock of these, as they are inclined to become single, but we think we now have choice stock. Pkt. 5c.
Beet, ORANAMENTAL CHILIAN.— Has large leaves that color very beautifully. Pkt. dc.
Candytuft, Mrxrp,—One ofthe most useful border annuals. Pkt. 5e. Catchfly, M1xeEp,- Pkt. 5e.
China Pink, Drantuus, DouBLE MIXED, Few flowerscan equal these in beauty and pro- fusion of bloom. Pkt. 5e; 02. 50c.
Calliopsis, Mixep.—Requires little care and thrives in any garden, Pkt, 5c.
Chrysanthemum, Annuat,— These are distinct from the Perennial varieties, and have beautiful flowers. Pkt. 5e.
Cockscomb, New JAran,— The combsare delicately cut. A novelty. Pkt. 5c.
Dahlia, Dovuste Mrxep,— Comparatively few are aware that the Dahlia can be grown so easily from seed, and that it flowers so beau- tifully the first season, that the buying of bulbs is 2 needless expense. Rio.
Four O’Clock, (MARvEL oF PERU) MIxEp, —As easily grown as a weed, with a _profu- sion and diversity of bloom. Pkt. de.
Gypsophilla,-- A mass of tiny white star- shaped flowers. Pkt. de,
Helichrysum,— Popular everlastings with globular flowers. Choice stock. Pkt. 5¢
Hollyhock, Dovusie Mrxep ,—-Tall and no ble looking plants. Must be sorn in the house early to bloom the first season. Pkt. 5c.
Larkspur, Mrixep. Ofeasy culture, Pkt. 5c.
Marigold. DousLe Mrxep,—A well known annual. Choice varieties. Pkt. 5c.
Mignonette. Mixep,—A universal favorite on account of its fragrance, Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.
Morning Glory.—The most popular climb- er in cultivation Pkt. 5e.; oz. 120.
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Nasturtium, Mixep.— When planted in poor soilit flowers profusely. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c. Evening Star, Wuirr.— This has been recently introduced. It grows about two feet tall and bears an abundance of large white flow- ers. It is fine for a house plant. Pkt. de. Nigella, (Love 1n 4 Mist.)—Showy old gar- den favorites. Pkt. de,
Pansy, Fine Mrxture.—Everywhere popu- lar for the brilliance and beauty of its flowers and the long season of bloom. Pkt. 5c.
Petunia, Sporrep Mrxrep.— Particularly showy in beds or masses. Pkt, 5¢.
Phlox, DrummMonpir AND StaR MirxEp.— Popular and well-known annuals, thriving every where. Pkt. de.
Poppy, DousLE MixEep.—Choice kinds, very fine. Pkt. 5c. Poppy, SIneLe.— Pkt. 5e.
Poppy, SHIRLEY.— Very beautiful and showy on account of its many colors. Pkt. 5c, Portulacca, Srivcte Mixep.—Carpets the ground with a brilliant and beautiful bloom. Pkt. de.
Portulacea, DousLEe MixEep.—It is always difficult to have them all double, asthey soon become single. They are very shy of seeding but we think our seed will give a good per cent of double flowers. Pkt, de. Sweet Alyssum.— Small, white, and very fragrant flowers produced all summer, Pkt. 5c. Sweet Peas, Finn Mixture.—Very beau- tiful free blooming climbers. One of the most popular flowers. Pkt. 5¢,; 0z. 10c.; lb. 80ce. Sweet Peas. QUEEN oF ENGLAND. Large, pure white, sells well as a cut flower. We get
4 to 10 cts. a bunch for them, Pkt. 5, oz. 25c. Sweet Peas. Patntep Lavy. Rose-col- ored flowers, produced abundantly and sell well. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10e.; fb 75e. Sweet William.— A favorite of old-fash- ioned gardens. Pkt. 5c. Seabiosa, Mixep.—FEffective in beds or bor- ders; good for cutting. Pkt. de. Stock, Tren Werxs.— Desirable for potting or the garden. Very fine, Pkt. 5c.
Verbena, Mixrep.—Produces a mass of bloom untill killed by hard frost. The plants must be started in a hotbed or in a box in the house. Pkt. 5c.
Verbena. Pkt. 5c.
Zinnia, DousLE MixEp.—One of the most showy plants, and so easy of cultivation that it will always be popular. Pkt. de,
PurE WHITE.
Mixed Flower Seeds.—A collection of over 100 varieties and kinds, embracing many that are rare and beautiful. Pkt. 10c.; 3 for 25c,
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ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
Strawberry Plants.
The ground in which to plant should be in fine order, and if to be worked with horse culti- vator, asit should be, plant in rows three-and-a-half feet apart, and 18 inches to two feet apart
in the rows.
is sufficiently filled. Keep the cultivator going.
Draw the runners into the row, cutting those off that are not needed, after the row
Do not let the weeds get started, and the task
is easy. In early winter blanket the bed with a light covering of wheat or buckwheat straw.
We grow strawberries for market, not merely to sell plants, and we do not offer varieties that are not profitable and satisfactory to ourselves. but we can furnish other varieties than these, if wanted in any considerable quantity. Write, and let us quote you prices.
Timbrell. This is a new berry that is wonderfully productive, and very late in season of ripening. It is perfect in shape,of large size and very fine quality. It has a single fault in
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being a firm, solid berry and of excellent quality, it is nevertheless one of the best. It has pistil- ate blossom. Doz. 65c.; 100 1.50; 1000 $12.
Haverland. This bears wonderfully, and its mass of berries are borne on long stems, that push out on all sides. It is not very firm, but its earliness and great productiveness make it one of the most profitable varieties extant. It has borne a larger crop the past dry season than any other on the place. _It is a pistillate variety. Doz. 20c.; 100, 50c ; 1000 $3.50.
Bubach. On account of its great produc- tiveness, and the large size of the berries, it is avery profitable variety for a near market, but is hardly firm enough for distant shipment. Is the most vigorous grower we have, hardy, and seems to succeed everywhere. It has pis- tillate blossoms and like all the other pistillate kinds, a perfect flowering one must be planted every fourth or fifth row, to fertilize it.
Doz. 20c.; 100, 50c.; 1000 3.50.
Warfield. This fully equals Wilson as a canning berry. It is a great bearer, and is as good a shipper as the Wilson. The berries are medium size, dark red, and highly flavored when
fully ripe, Pistillate. Doz. 20c.; 100 50c.; M $3.
Wilson. This has a favored spot here, be- ing still grown almost exclusively by some, but is not much planted outside of a few favored places. It is a good fertilizer for others. We plant it between Haverland and Bubach.
Doz. 20c.; 100, 50c.; 1000 $3.00.
Cumberland. Although this will not ay- erage quite as large a yield as some others, the berries are so fine and uniform in size, shape and
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color that the crop will be worth about as much as any of the others. The growth is vigorous and healthy, and it continues to be largely planted. Doz. 25e.; 100 50c.; 1000 $3.50.
Gandy. This is the best late berry in gen- eral cultivation, and the berries are very large, have a peculiar high flavor are very firm, and we doubt whether even the Timbrell will take its place in all respects. A good fertilizer for Timbrell. Doz. 25c.; 100 60c.; 1000 $4.00.
Edgar Queen. This has something of the habit of the Sharpless, but it is a better shaped berry and is more productive.
Doz. 25¢.; 100 50c.; 1000 $3.50.
Woolverton. A good early variety. An excellent fertilizer. We have this in place of Michel’s Early, which we think it excels.
Doz 20c.; 100 75c.
Van Deman. A new early variety very attractive, and bears well. Doz. 25c.; 100 75e.
Bas" Postage, 4c. per doz., 25¢. per 100, ewtr
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER,
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. 33
RASPBERRY-PLANTS.
Prepare the ground as for planting cornin hills, marking out rows six feet apart one way, and three
to four feet the other way. The Gregg and Shaffer’s should be planted farthest apart.
Spread out the
roots well in planting, do not plant the tip varieties too deep, firm the soil well around the roots, and ep well cuitivated. Do not let the roots dry; putthem in dripping wet.
’ rdozen and 50c, per 100 additional.
THE COCOLUMBIAN, A new variety that seems to be a cross between Gregg and Cuthbert, and seems to be unlike any other raspberry now in cultivation, in some respects, It propagates from tips only, never suckers, is entirely hardy, fruit very large, often an inch in diameter, color dark red, seeds small, berries adhering firmly to the
It holds its form well when canned, and is ofa richer flavor than
st em, and has a distinct flavor,
any other variety. It is a wonderfully vigorous grower, ana the berries grow on separate stems twa to four inches long, and do not crumble in picking. It bears shipping well, and last but not least, is a wonderful bearer, said to have yielded 8000 quarts to the acre. Royal Church and other new ones
are nowhere compared with this. The only other new variety that gives great promise is the Loudan whichis probably an improvement On Cuthbert, and if wanted we can furnish plants at the same price asthe Columbian. 40c. each, $5. per dozen. PALMER. This although comparatively new has become thestandard Early Black Cap. The canes are of iron clad hardiness. Strong and vigorous, bearing heavily. The fruitis very large,early and fine quality. Doz. 50c. per 100 $1.50; 1000 $12. GREGG. The leading late blackcap, and a popu- lar market sort. Largest of all, and good quality. Doz. 35c.; 100 $1.; M $8. TYLER. The old standard early black raspberry. It is vigorous, healthy, hardy, productive, firm, and sweet. Doz, 35e.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $8.00 OHIG. Oursecond early,andagoodone. Hardy and productive, and the leading sort for evapora- ting. Doz. 35¢.; 100, $1.00; 1000, $s. MARLBORO. An early and fine red raspberry, but somehow none of these early varieties seem to be productive enough to make them profitable. Doz. 30c.; one hundred $1.
CUTHBERT. Decidedly the best red raspberry in general cultivation, and the leading market sort. It is hardy, large, firm, and of good quality, and so much more productive than any other variety that itis about the only red raspberry that is ex- tensively grown for market.
Doz. 30¢c. ; 100, $1.; $7.50 per M.
SHAFFER, This variety is propagated by tips, like blackeaps, but is such a rank upright grower that itis hard to propagate, and therefore the price is higher, It is decidedly the most productive rasp- berry in general cultivation. It is unrivaled for family use, and one of the best for canning. The berries are of a dull purplish color, but luscious and sprightly flavor. It succeeds best in light, sandy soil, but does well anywhere except on low wet soil, Doz. 40c.; 100, $1.50 $10, per M.
JAPANESE WINEBERRY. People still seem to want this, although it has been greatly misrepre- sented, and many have been disapointed init. It is more ornamental than of use as a fruit.
Dozen 30c.; one hundred $1.
POAC BHR Y POANTS.
Requires shallow cultivation or a mulch of leaves, straw, or Manure.
part, and about two to three feet apart in the row.
Postage, Sc. per dozen; 50c. per 100 additional.
SNYDER. An early variety and the standard fer hardiness; very productive. Doz, 50c. 100, $1,50 STONE’S HARDY. This is a reliable hardy sort, sweet, larger than Snyder, marvelously produetive, weighing low its strong canes with the burden of fruit. Doz, 50c,; 100, $1.50. Taylor’s Prolific—Large and sweet; late and very productive. Doz. 50¢.; 100, $1.30.
’ Plant in rows seven feet a— Keep in rows one way.
CURRANT BUSHES.
Prices are for 2 yr. old bushes. which are too large tomail. lyr. olds at 14 less than the price of 2 yr.old Postage 6c, each; 50c. per hundred.
FAYS PROLIFIC. The nearest approached to per- feetion in currants. i6e. each; Doz, $1.20 100 $6.
VERSAILLES. The bestand most popular of the Older kinds. As large as Cherry currant, and more productive. Doz, 68e,; 100 $4.
Lee’s Prolific_—Best black. Doz. 65c.; 100, $4.00
34 ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
GRAPK VIDES.
The grape ranks first among fruits that are conducive to health and vigor. Plant inrows 8 feet a-
part and 6to 8 feet apart in the rows.
Firm the soil well on the roots, cultivate freely, and prune
back each spring. The following list embraces he most reliable varieties.
NoTIcE.—Prices quoted are for hyr. No. 1 vines, unless otherwise noted. Priceof 2 yr, No. 1 will be more. Our vines are grown in the open ground, and are strong, healthy and well rooted.
@S> Postage on vines, 20 cents per 10 and 4 cents each on single vines, additional to prices annexed.
GREEN MOUNTAIN. Thisis, as far as we know, the most profitable, as well as by far the earliest white grape in cultivation. Itripens about Aug. 25th in this section. The quality is really fine for so early agrape, andit is healthy, hardy and a good grower, and bears a good crop. It is the most promising early grape we know, and it will no doubt be largely planted for early market. We are confident if it does as well at other places as it does here, none of our customers will be disap- pointed in it. Price, I yr. vines 36c. each, 10, $3.
BRILLIANT. This is aseedling of Lindley, crossed with Delaware, with which it ripens, and the qual- ity is fully as good. It is brilliant red, and the clusters and berries nearly or quite as large as the Concord. The vine is vigorous, hardy ane prolific. Hon. Geo. W. Campbell, of Ohio speaks of it as “A grape of remarkable excellence, adapted to general cultivation, as it ,has proven satisfactory in all respects.” Price, $1.00; 10, $7.50.
MOORE’S DIAMOND. This is of Concord parent- age but is a white grape that promises to take the tead in that line, surpassing Niagara in appear- ance, and better in quality. Berries and bunch large. The vine is a strong grower, with healthy foliage, and is a very abundant bearer.
Price, 15¢.; 10, $1.20; 100, $7.50.
MOYER. A red grape much like Delaware, and as early as Moore’s, a little larger berry than the Delaware, but not so compact a cluster. It is also hardier than Delaware, and is a short-jointed, rather slow grower, and does not do its best until five to six years old, after which time it is one of the mest profitable grapes in cultivation.
Two year No. | vines,35. cach, $3.00 per 16.
EATON. This new black grape bhecoming quite popular, having very large black-. “1e berries cov- ered with a thick blue bloom, and °s large clus- ters; ripens with or a little earlier tiin Concord, juicy, free of foxiness. 18c. each; 10, $1.50. 100 $9.
AGAWAM One of the bestof Rogers’ Hy: ids. A fine red grape, hardy.productive and healthy. I2c, each, 1090c., one hundred, $6:
GOOSEBERRIES.
THE CHAUTAUQUA. Thisis anew Gooseberry of the English type, of a beautiful creamy white, and is a most abundant bearer, The illustra- tion is from the end of a branch, and shows its great productiveness. ey ‘Geneva Experiment Station calls it
the best of their large collection. iA
I yr. 75c.; 2 yr.$1. each, $8.50. per ten.&
INDUSTRY. Exceedingly large, dark- — red berries, and very productive; of good quality. Each, 24¢.; ten, $2.00.
DOWNING. The largest American yariety. Whitish green, and good quality. 12c. each; $1.00 per ten.
HOUGHTON. This is rather small, but
ay tc NGTON. One ofthe best white or golden yellow, grapes, clear, juicy, sweet to the center. As hardy as Concord. 9c. each, Io 45¢,, one hund. $3.
EMPIRE STATE. Is healthy, productive and vig- orous, and of the finest quality. In health of foli- age and habit of growth it resembles our hardy native varieties, and in quality it has something of the fine flavor of the foreign, It has large hand- some clusters, 12c. each; 10 75c. 100 $6.
NIAGARA. This is remarkably vigorous and pro- ductive, as well as healthy and hardy, and for many sections is no doubt the best white grape grown. 7c. each; 45¢e. per 10. 100, $3.00,
BRIGHTON. A fine, large, dark-red grape; a strong grower with healthy foliage, aad is produo- tive and of excellent quality. It ripens early, and is, in all fairly good grape-growing localities, one of the most profitable and satisfactory grapes for gar- den and vineyard planting. 12c, 10. 75e.; 100, $6.
MOORE’S EARLY. A popular early black grape. Large, good quality. 12c.each, 10 75c. hundred, $6.
WORDEN. This may be called animproved Con- cord. Itis a week to ten days earlier and is as hardy, healthy, and productive, and by some con- sidered of better quality. We think itis preferable to Concord, and it is decidedly so where Concord does not always ripen perfectly .9e.; 10, 60c. 100, $4.50
CONCORD. Popular, well-known, succeeding everywhere, and abundantly producing fruit of good quality. Each, 6c.; 10,30c. 100, $2.40.
LADY. This is a fine early white grape. Healthy, hardy, but not a strong grower, and should be planted in rich soil, 16¢. each 10, $1.50
Ten not less
Five of a kind, at the rate per ten. than three of a kind, at the same rate.
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LANCASHIRE LAD. This is the t and fi very productive, a healthy grower, have ever seen. aby E@EMeatcunlitys ancl sverieronee
Iv is hardy , excellent quality, and we were sur-
pale red berries. 10c. each, 1, 74c. prised to find it even larger than Industry. 25c. each, doz. $2.95.
CHRISTIAN WECKESSER,
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.
Ruin TREES.
Orders for trees must not be for less than $1,00, and you must tell us how they are to be shipped, and to what station. All orders for fruit trees should be sent in not later than March 15th. If later we may have to substi- tute some varieties with others of equal value, unless you expressly forbid it, in which ease ve will return the money if we cannot fill the order.
APPLES.
We especially recommend the following vari- eties: Early Harvest, Red Astrachan, Sweet Bough, Maiden’s Blush, Dutchess of Oldenburg, Tetofski, Twenty Ounce, Fameuse, (Snowapple) Baldwin, Grimes’ Golden, Ben Davis, Mann, Rhode Island Greening, King, Wealthy, Rox- bury Russet, Northern Spy, Pewaukee, T'alman Sweet, Walbridge.
Cras: Hyslop, Siberian, Transcendent.
Standard, five to seven feet, each. 18c.; doz. $1.80; 100, 514.00. Four to five feet. first-class trees, 15c. each, doz. $1.60; 100, $12.00.
Yellow Transparant. From all ac- counts this is the best early apple in cultivation, It bears early and abundantly, and is just the right quality for cooking, or eating out of hand, and is excellent for shipping. 20c. doz. $2.
Red Beitigheimer. A roundish to conical shaped, cream colored apple. covered with purplish crimson; brisk pleasant flavor; free grower and abundant bearer. 20c. doz. $2.
PEARS.
Best varieties are, Doyenne D’ete, Bartlett, Clapp’s Favorite Tyson, Duchess (d’ Angou- leme,) Flemish Beauty, Louise Bonne, Seckel, Howell, Sheldon, Anjou, Lawrence, Clairgeau.
Standard, five to seven feet, first-class, 25c. $18.00 per 100, 4 to 5 ft. 20c, $15. per 100.
Duchess (d’ Angoleme,) Louise Bonne, dwarf, three to four feet high, 16c. each, $12. per 100.
Idaho. Extremely hardy, ripens a month later than Bartlett, and the best in quality at that season; flavor delicious, sub-acid, anc vicy.
Each, 5 to 7 ft, 35¢.; doz. 00.
Keiffer. A wonderful grower and ge and while the fruit is not very good for, * out of hand, it is one of the finest for canning. 5 to7 feet, 25c. each, $20.00 per 100.
Wilder Early. A new early pear; small, well-shaped, pale yellow; a good shipping and market pear, beautiful and good quality.
5 to 7 ft. 25c. each, 100 $20.
Vermont Beauty. A free grower, har- dy, and an annual and abundant bearer. It rip- ens a little after Seckel, is larger, beautiful and fine qua lity. Each,40c.; doz. $4.00.
CHERRIES.
Sour Varieties. 4 to 5 feet high, 25c. each. Early Richmond, May Duke, Dyehouse, Montmorency, Olivet, Louis Phillip, Morello.
Sweet Varieties. 5 to7 ft 25c, each, doz. $2.50. Black Tartarian, Yellow Spanish,‘Gov- ernor Wood, Napoleon, Windsor.
Centennial. A large, firm sweet cherry, that promises to be an acquisition for shipping. Medium size, 30c., large size, 40c.
PLUMS.
5 to 7 ft. 25c.; $20.00 per 100. 4 to 5 ft. 20c. $16.00 per 100. ae
Best varieties are, Lombard, German Prune, Coe’s Golden Drop, Imperial Gage, Niagara, (or Bradshaw,) Quackenboss, Reine Claude.
The following are some of the newest and best varieties of Japan plums. 4 to 4 ft. 25c., $2.00 per 10. Abundance, Burbank, Satsuma, Ogon.
PEACHES.
4 to 45feet high, 10c, each; $8.00 per 100. Best varieties are, Amsden, Alexander, Crawford’s Early, Wheatland, Mt. Rose, O. M. Free, Stump the World, Crawford’s Late, Waterloo, Wager, Salway, Hyne’s Surprise.
CROSBEY. A new peach of ironclad hardiness, and one that wiil grow and bear where others fail. It is a beautiful yellow, and of most excellent quality, and a very small pit. It ripens between Early and Late Crawford. and bears better than either. Price, 4 to 5 ft., 25c. each, 3 2.50 per dozen, 100 $20.00.
Elberta. This comes soon after the Early Crawiord, and is much like it in appearance. It is a fine peach in every way. One of the most eateusive peach growers has planted 60000 Elbertas,—more than any other kind.
Price, 15c. each, 100, $12.00.
Hyne’s Surprise. Earlier than Early Crawford, and resembling it. Very valuable, be- coming popular here. Same price as Elberta.
QUINCES.
Orange, three to four feet 25c. each; Champ-
ion, 80c. each; Meech’s Prolific, 35c. each.
MULBERRIES. Downing’s Everbearing, 4 to 5 feet, 45c.
NORWAY SPRUCE EVERGR’NS.
Just the thing for hedges, shelterbelts, ete. Small trees, 6 to 8 inches, we send postpaid for 20c. per dozen or $1.00 per 100. By express, 75c. per 100. These can be planted in the garden and let grow there several years, orset out toremain. Great care must be taken in handling, forif they are at all exposed and the roots become dry they will be almost sure to die.
We can also furnish Norway Spruce, transplant ed, 12 to 18 in. high, well branched, 12c¢.; hund. $5
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ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
SUPPLIES FOR GARDENERS.
Plant Boxes or ‘‘Flats.’’ These are made light and strong, and arejust the thing to start seedlings in, as they can be
ing plants, always having a certain quantity in each box. Price, complete, 10c.; stuff in flat, in lots of 10, 75c.; 100, $6.00,
Plant Protectors.
By means of boxes something like that shown in the adjoining cut the growth of squash and other vines may often be pushed forward a month or more. As they nest together, they do not oc- cupy much room when not in use. An 8x10 glass slides in a groove in the top. After all danger of frost is past the glass may be drawn
WooD See out, but the box is left on as a protection against bugs. Ifthe bugs are very bad, however, you will have to tack on cheese cloth. It is not a long job to slide the glasses back when the weath- er ts mild, and close them up again when frost threatens. Price, 85¢. per 10., 37.50 per 100, in the flat without glass.
The wire cloth basket is preferable as a bug protector after the season for frost is past. The price of these ss 6U cents per 10; $7.50 per 100,
Plant Bed Cloth. This is used on sash in place of glass, being much cheaper. It does very well when the
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weather is not too severe, It is better than glass for ‘‘hardening off” plants, as it protects at night and does not raise the temperature so much in
the daytime. The medium grade is best for general purposes. Price 8c. per yard. Per piece of 50 yards, 74c. per yard. Heavy grade
(i ready to put together, no
waterproof, 103c. per yard, per piece of 40 yards 92c. per yard.
Green-House or Hot-Bed Sash.
Our sash is grooved for sliding the glass in, re- quiring no putty, and are easily repaired.
They are made of elear pine, and should be well painted before being used. Price in flat glass included, $7.50 per dozen. $55.00 per 100.
Glass for Hot-Bed Sash.
Price of 8 by 10 single, $2.00 per box. Price subject to change. There are 150 feet in a box, making about 90 lights toa box. Other sizes furnished.
Breen’s ‘“‘Finger Spade.’’
This little implement, as seen by the cut, is worn on the forefinger, or on several fingers, and is provided with asmall spade. It can be
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worn with or without gloves, and protects the fingers from dirt and injury, and permits oper- ations in weeding and otherwise treating plants that cannot be performed with the bare fingers. The inventor, a gardener, hit upon this to facil- iate his work. _ Price, 10ce.; spostage, 1c. extra.
Bushel Boxes.
The cut shows the all-slatted box. We fur- nish two other styles; one only the sides slatted, called the slatted box; the other is tight, and is bound with strips of galvanized iron, called the bound box. For handling potatoes and other crops, nothing could be handier, as they can be left in the boxes until sold, and as they hold a bushel when even full, they can be piled one on top of the other. They are of such a size that two go crosswise in an ordinary wagon bex. The above cut shows two all-slatted boxes nailed up, and a bundle of fifteen along side; 13 of the 15 are in the flat packed inside the other two, and
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nails of the proper kinds are included. The slatted and galvanized bound boxes are put up in the same way, but there are only 12 ina package instead of 15.
All-slatted bushel box per crate of 15
$1.65 Slatted i eee 8,5 2 1.65 Bound Hi 12 2.20
” 9 ” ” 3 z Tn lots of ten crates, 5 per cent discount will
be deducted. Price each, nailed, 15, 20, and 25 cents respectively.
Slug Shot.
This is a powder poisonous to insects, either killing them or driving them away. It has been on the market over nine years and a vast quan- tity has been sold; and so far as known, no in- jury has come to man, beast, or fowl, by handling it, inhaling its dust, or using fruits and vegeta- bles on which it was used. For the destruction of the striped bug, black fleas, and the green cab- bage worm, we know of nothing so effectual.
Price per lb. 7c.; 5 lb. pkg., 30c.; 10 lb. pkg. 50c. ; bb]. weighing about 235 Ibs., 4c. per lb.
Powdered Tobacco.
One of the best and cheapest insecticides. Sprinkle over and around lettuce plants in green-house, and melon and other vines just as they are coming up. 5 Jbs. 8c. per lb.; 10 lbs. 23c. per lb.; 25 lbs. 2c. per lb. 100 Ib. $1.75.
The Levin Pruner. We like this better than any other pruning shears. It is light and strong and makes a
smooth, elean cut. It must be tried to be appreciated. Price, $1.00. Large size, $1.50. by mail, postpaid.
Daisy Wheelbarrow. The strongest and lightest barrow for garden- ers, and for general use. Has steel wheel, axle
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and springs. Springs have adjustable bearings. Will carry 500 pounds and weighs only about 39 pounds. Price, 54.00; the larger size, $4.50.
Berry Baskets and Crates.
We can furnish quart berry baskets at 60c. Crates, to hold 30 qt.
per 100, $5.00 per 1000. baskets, 30 and 40e. each.
Spray Pumps.
We offer this season the Gould make of bucket, bar- rel and knapsack spray pumps, which we think are the best on the market.
The bucket pump is made of brass, is provided withag- itator, throws a continuous stream, and while the pump is placed ina pail it can be firmly held in place with the foot, as | will be seen in adjoining cut. Price, complete, $4.50; 3 for $10.50; 6 for $20.00.
The barrel pump /~ is doubleacting with! brass cased plunger and brass lined cyl- inder, is provided with a large air chamber which increases its efficiency, has an agitator, and is superior to the small pumps in the mar- ket. It will carry one or two discharges, thus two rows of trees or \ plants can be sprayed \ at once if desired.
1 Price, without bar- | rel and one discharge pipe and ver- moral nozzle, 58,00; with two 10 ft. discharge nes, hose- and noz- \\ * zles $9.00.
\\ The Handy Knapsack com plete, $13.00.
Send for descript ve circular.
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38 ANNUAL SEED AND PLANT CATALOGUE.
The Planet Jr. Hill Dropping Garden Drill.
This is an entirely new machine, the latest and best of the ‘‘ Planet Jr.” family. It holds two quarts, and sows all kinds of garden seed with the greatest regularity. The plow runs any depth from one-eighth to two inches. It sows in drills as well as the No. 2 Drill (de- scribed below), and willalso drop in neat hills either four, six, eight or twelve inches apart. It can be changed from a hill to a drill drop- ping machine or the reverse, or can be thrown in or out of gearin a moment, and will notsow when run backwards. Itis nicely adapted to ; Se—_— working all conditions ofland, especially well in fresh ground or when planting onaridge. It hasa force-feed, so that the sowing is regular, no matter whether the drill is full or nearly empty. ‘The discharge of the seed can be stopped instantly at the end of the row, so that none need be wasted. The Opening Plow and Coverer are specially adapted for the work they have to do, while the marker can be set any distance desired up to twenty inches. The ability to drop in hills is a great advantage, as it saves considerable seed, insures vigorous plants at even distances, and Saves an immense amount of hand labor in thinning out. The machine is thoroughly well made
This tool is the best for all who raise onions or garden vegetables on an extensive scale. it does the work of six to ten men with ordin- ary hand hoes. Itcan beused tostraddle the £ row, or between rows, as desired. Ithas all & the attachments shown in cut. The Rakes level the ground for planting, gather stones and trash, cultivate, cover seeds, etc. The ‘oes cut loose and clean, killing everything they meet, leaving the ground level. The Cultivator teeth mellow the soil deep or shal- low, and are useful for marking out. The Plows lay out deep furrows and cover them, hill up or plow away, as desired. The Leaf Guards allow cultivation of large plants, such as beets, carrots, parsnips, beans and peas. No vegetable grower can afford to be without it. It will do the work of six men with ordinary hand hoes. i
Price, :y 4 yu is (i. Spies
Prain Dousite WHEEL Hor.—To meet a demand from some sections, the ‘ Planet Jr.’’ Double Wheel Hoe will be offered with only one pair of Hoes and without leaf guards, as the ‘‘ Planet Jr.’’ Plaiz Double Wheel Hoe, at $4.-D. This makes a very effective ard cheap tool for parties who have limited work or chiefly hoeing.
The Planet Jr. No. 6 Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator.
The Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe. Cultivator, Rake and Plow.
This well-known and popular tool, though acknowledged for years past to be the best in the market, has striking improvements Chie® among these are the Lever Wheel, a necessity tor particular work; the patent Lever Expander, changing the width instantly; and Handle Ad- Jjustment for height, and also sidewise for use in grapes, pole beans, blackberries, nursery Stock, etc., and when covering. It also has the patent parallel frame, interchangeable and adjustable Hollow Steel standards, reversible blades, sleeved bolt holes, etc. Asa Horse Hoe with side teeth. reversed it cuts close to the row without injury to the roots, leaving but little and in many cases
nothing for the hand hoe. As a Cul- tivator, the rever- sible teeth. cut off and turn Over _. the weeds m@ in the most perfect style.
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NIAGARA PAUES N.. Y. 39
Large Planet Jr. Catalogue, fully describin: these and other tools is
seut free, on request.
Send ior it.
See reduced prices, beiow.
Reduced Net Cash Prices for Plan-
et Jr. Tools. — New Hill Dropping Drill, 10.00. : New Hill Dropping and fertilizer Drill. 15.00.
Double Wheel Hoe, with attachments, 6.00. : Plain Double Wheel Hov, listed $4.50 4 25. Single Wheel Hoe, ete. 5.00.
Fiie-Fly Single Whee Hoe, Cultivator and
Plow combined, listed $5.00 4,00.
No, 6 Horse Hoe, with Cultivator teeth and 39.00
wheel, listed 512.00,
No. 2 Drill, listed $9,00 $7.00. ; Combined Drill, “ -$12,00 9.00,
MY HANDKERCHIEF GARDEN.
A most uselut little bouk for those Whu want to getthe best results trom a city or village lol, and anvone having alarger place. Price 25¢c. Sent free with an Order for seeds to the amount of $1.75.
HOW TO MAKE THE GARDEN PAY.
This is the best book on gardening generally that is published, and no gardenershouid be withoot it, as it complete in all its details, interesting and practical throughout. By T. GREINER. We can- not offer it for less than $2. but we will send it free of chaige with a generalorder to the amount of $ 12. Or if your order amounts to $3. you can have the book by adding $1.
SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENING.
Mr. Rawson the author of this book. is a large grower of crops under glass,and the-whole meth- od of growing crope in and ott of doors, is gone over in a thorough manner, as practiced by him- self, after30 vear’s experience in this line. Neatly bound, price 92c. By mail, $1.
THE NEW ORION CULTURE.
This terse little volume from the pen of our neighbor, T. Greiner, gives every detail of the new method of growing onions. Itis interesting and practical, and should be read by all who grow them eveninasmall way. Price dle. Free with any order for goods amounting to$3.00 or over.
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A Cheap Vehicle is dear at any price? Why waste your money on poor. cheap jobs, when it costs but a trifle more to geta good job from us ? Catalog aud prices for the asking.
MONROE CART CO., ROCHESTER, MICH.
Manufacturer of Bugviss, Road Wagons and Carts
The Cambridge Lawn Mower.
Claimed to be the simplest and lightest running, and the only practical self-sharpening mower on the market. The adjustments are simple, and only first-class material is used in their construc- tion. Price, ten inch, M4. 12 inch, $4.30. 1d inch, v0.
Rh we teas TRACTS. PRESENTNOMINAL CHURCH, 8c. per ten 75e. THE MILLENNIUM, 10c. o Sle: AWAKENINGCALL, 3c. se 25e% CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 3c. Se 25 es ACCEPTABLE PRAYER, 3c. “a 2080. Resist not Evi, 2c. lag. THE YOKE OF SIN; 2¢. can alae: EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, 2c. Oe:
One each of the last six, in one package, 10c.
Anyone sending a $2.00 order of any kind, ean select 15 cents worth of above tracts, after taking advantage of other discounts or premiums.
C. WECKESSER, Nracara Fatts, N, Y.
Photograph of a field of Onions. 508 bushels on 150 rods, grown with Sti.ckbridge Manures exclusively, at the rate Of one ton to the acre.
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JAAS Oo iOg'S slOslals! Is siplslalple) LIM ESI IOT se We supply these Special Manures for nearly all market garden crops. They are acknuwledg- ed as being the leading fertilizers, reliable, and not to be compared with the cheap phosphates on the market. In the Stockbridge the requirements of plant food for different kinds of vegetables have been carefully studied, and the fertiiizers for each crop put up on that basis. The price is higher than for many other fertilizers, but when the results are taken into consideration they are no doubt cheapest after all. Send for special circulars, and handsome calender illustrated with
photographs of crops grown with these manures, and our prices on what you expect to use.
MONEY IN ONIONS.
Our Special Manure for Onions is especially to be recommended for this crop when the most profit is looked for, as it contains a large amount of plant food in the most active chemical forms.
We have for s»me time made a specialty of Prizetaker Onions, because it seemed to us that there was “more money in them” than in any other variety. They will cutyield every other kiad, and if transplanted, as we have been recommending, the yield, when the conditions are right, will be something immense. In this connection we must urge the importance of getting true Prizetaker, (American grown) not cheap and inferior seed. We will soon have a leaflet about this crop, ready to send to those who ask for it, or have already asked for it. We make a especialty of seeds andplants of this variety.
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Our GReay COLLECTION -_ _OF TREES, VINES, AND PLANTS FOR 1895. . PRICE of tae WHOLE COLLECTION only $3.50
be “arta | is a Collection of thicgs carefully selected, and such as can be planted with much profit m most country places. It includes some of the choicest varieties, and while the stock is not ex- a large, it is a!l first class, thrifty and well rooted, and with ordinary care can hardly fail to give excellent satisfaction. A tree agent would probably charge you $10.00 or $12.00 for the same things and not send you as good stock. Do not let this opportunity pass by, if you are not already provided with pleniy of fruit, We would like to sell one of these collections for each catalogue we send out, and have made the priceso low that some of our friends can no doubt get their neiyh- bors to also take one of these collections, or diyide several collections among them. We can make no changesinthem, Please order early, and if unable to send all the money with the order, opus $1.00 for each collection ordered, and you can send the balance before we ship.
91 Choice Trees, Plants, ots., as described below, for enly $3.5
1 Appie Yellow Pediat reat early aad 3 Japanese W ineberry. ao ed Beitigheimer, best winter apple, G6 Currants, Fay’s Prelifiec, bes! Jarge red. Pear Wilder Early, the best very early. 4 Gooscberrics, our celection of varieties. \ a Bartlett, best standard variety. 6 Grapevines, (1 Eaton, 1 Niagara, 1 Word- ~ Our own selection, a good one. en, 2 Cincord, 1 Brighton.) All best 1 Cherry Karly Richmond, best early sour white, black, and red varieties. 1 _* Gov. Wood, fine red, sweet. 25 Asparagus roots, best varieties, Our 1 Plum Abundance, heavy bearer, very fine. own selection. 2...“ Our own selection of new Jzpans. 4. Norway Spruce, a foot or more high, 1 Columbian Red Raspberry, see de- and well branched. - seription in catalogue. 1 Catalpa Speciosa, a rapid giowing 12 Raspberries Cuthbert, old reliable red.” ornamental tree. 12 Raspberries, Ohio, sweetest black, fine. Several Hardy Shrubs, Roses, ete., 4 Biackberries choice kinds, our selection. our own assortment and s: lection.
Anyone getting up a club for 10 of these Collections, and s+ nding us the price can have one aw . Collection free. We will s-nd this Collection and our 65c. Colleciion «fs-eds for only $4.10. The xs SS x ‘S seeds will be mailed at once, and the trees, ete,, will be sent in proper time, securely } ached, ac-
= to s ich shipping directions as you may give. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. A collection of the best kinds worth 1.50 for only s!. This Collection is comprised of the foll wing varieties, 6 Timvrell, 6 Van Deman, 12 Babach, 12 Haverland, 12 Edgar Queen, 12 Woolverton, 12 Wilson, a'so several plants of some of the new varieties, our own selection. This is a collection of choice vareities, and well adapte to the wants of those who want the best kinds of both early and late, If wauted by mail, add 18c. for postage. _
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THE NEW COLUMBIAN RASPBERRY.
and scarcely kn Ww what to select.
Dollar Collection of Grape Vines.
All the following Ist. class one year vines in one collection, packed to go by ex press, for only
$1.00. All the leading and best kinds, worth at our low catalogue rates, $1.70. would ask at le ist several dollars for them. Here you have the whole lot for $1,00. by mail add 35c. for postage, = ; ‘8 Concord, 1 Moore’s Early,
Bulbs, Plants, Etc. ag eng eatetign a
25 Oxalis Bulbs.
Many agents _If wanted
5 Niagara, 2 a venton.
5 Worden, 2 Enpire State,
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oe fine cliinblac vine, des cribed in catalogue. _ Good sized roots.
12 Mixed Gladiolus Bulbs. = i to bloom.
Summer flowering. Very fine litile plants. Tubderose Bub. The Pearl. Very fragrant. & Cannas. Choice plants All the eS postpaid; for onty 50c.
The Four Collections for an even $5.00.
After making the above cheap offers of the Eoaeeate Collections we will Send all of them, that is the $3.50 collection, the $1.09 Strawberry collection, $1 -CO coeliection of Grape Vines, and the 50c. collection ot Bulbs, Roots, ete., amounting at the already low prices to $6.00, FOR ONLY $5.60. This is an extraordinary offer, and one that you will not often find made. The varieties are of the very best, the stock is gocd, thrifty and well rooted, and if ordered by express we will ‘guarantee its safe arrival. When the distance is not too great, transportation charges wiil be much lighter by freight, and we wiil pack the stock weil, but take : no} risks in that. way. All the varieti:'s will be correctly labeled. cig Show pnts, eter to aS U2 E Relsppors. and get them te send with you.
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| SPECIAL INT TION SEEDS? | | 20 Packets of the Best Varieties Sent Postpaid for only 65 cts. |
Two Collections for $1.00; 4 for $2.00. Free to any part of the U.S. or Canada. Show the offer, |
BEANS, White Wonder, Best field or soup bean. . eget a dias: vai «Bush Lima, Very productive. No poles. : say ls. Contec ia is offered «fh i ie g s price as an in- @ 1 CORN, Improved Evergreen, the best intermediate. ducement for those to send ¢f | BEET, Eclipse, A fine early variety. an order ale nerd ares | CABBAGH, Early Jersey Waketield, Best Early. ealt with us, e Sib- ¢f
‘ ! , ¢ ley Squash the Bush Lima eff j CABBAGE, Fotuer's Brunswi:k, fine for medium and latecrop. § Bean, the White Wonder ¢
| CELERY, White Piume, best carly, self-blanching, Bea one the xtra strain «4 | CORN, Cory Early, the earliest sweet corn. otally, eas ane De q \ } CARROT,Chantenay, One of the best. whole collection embraces a
| CUCUMBER, Impreved White Spine, the best. the best ofeach kind. ¢
LETTUCE, Hest varieties grown separately and mixed. seven Locke ai ee i MUSK MELON, Imerald Gem, the sweetest. selection, making the Col- ¢f
# ONION, Yellow Danvers, A choiee variety. lection worth over $1.00 at xf
7 PEAS, Stratagem, One ofthe finest and most productive. ies rte Haas Pt # PARSNIP. Guernsey, An improved hollow crown variety. quetanuch:. Gis, Baeiatete a f# RADISH, Chartier, A fine out-door variety. ; a ee eat a cheaper [nap at “I BS S i inte ¢ iry and good. many places, and just as
eg SQUASH, Sibley, A fire winter squash, dry 6 good in every way. Sosay 4
, spene 5 any others, Send on the + j FLOWER SEEDS, A pkt.of many choice Varieties, mixed. orders. ‘
PTOMATO, 15 hest large varieties grown separately and mixed. =a Several pkts. our own selection. borders. ee |
A NOVELTY GOLLECTION OF SEEDS, . rOSTPAID FOR ONLY50C..
All the seeds in this collection mailed postpaid for 50c. This and the 63c. cok’ Jection above will be mailed to any address, postpaid, for $1.00. verything in this collection is of the very choicest. See descriptions in catalogue. oa
Borpee’s Bush Lima Bean. Prizetaker Onion.
| All Head Early Cabbage. Sunol Pea. . ae ee 1 i i/| Perle Le Grande Celery. Woods Early Frame. — Variegated P»p Corn. — Fordhcok First Tomato. 2 “White Wonder Cucumber. Faxon Squash. te Oe New Sensation Lettuce. Breadstone Turnip.
Tip Top Musk Melon. King of Mammoth Pumpkin. _
This collection and our 6c. collection go well together, and we reccommend their being ordered in that way by those who want a complete selection for the family garden. fe: igo ay meter 7
THREE GHOICE POTATOES POSTPAID FOR 60 cts.
We offer, as long as our stock lasts, a collection of the choicest new potatoes we know of, as described on the 4th. page of ihe catalogue, consisting of 20 eyes each of the new Carman No. 1, the Carman No. 8, and the new Craig potato. Anyone wanting this choice collection shouid order early for the stock is limited.
A. O0c.. POTATO COLLECTION: For 50c. we will send postpaid, 25 eves each of Reed’s Early Pinkeye, Pootatuck, and Badger Belle. ‘Three prom- ‘Ising new varieties, described on page 23 of catalogue. We have always had good success sending potato eyes by mail, and guarantee their arrival at your postffice in gvod order for planting.
A DOLLAR COLLECTION OF POTATO BYES, notte fic te ce one eas bo oF all de
ections on this page for $3.00. Besides the above we also offer a collection of the older uD Pp $ :
well tested varieties, consisting of 40 eyes each of the Free- Address all orders to — és : at man, Rural New Yorker No. 2, Delaware, and Brownell’s 2 iii VW kk : ba iy spect eee Winner. Descriptions on page 26 of the ertalogue. These — . @; hristian ec s eSser, 5 ere ee are very choice varieties and this offer gives our patrons a mah ‘ ae ae
ehance to give them all a trial at very low cost. NIAGARA FALLS, Jy i ape y ) Seer es
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