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TO OUR PATRONS:
In our greeting last year we said: “ The year 1896 has been a year of hard times; but we believe prices have finally touched bottom, and we are looking forward to the year 1897 with brighter hopes.” The developments of the past year have proved the correctness of our expectations. We have again seen “ dollar wheat,” and almost all farm products are 10 to 30 per cent. higher than a year ago. It is estimated, by those competent to judge, that the grain crop of 1897 will put into the pockets of the farmers of this country the snug sum of $500,000,000 more than the grain crop of 1896. The day of prosperity for the farmer surely seems to have dawned once more.
We need not stop to discuss the causes that have brought about this change in the price of farm products; it is our privilege to take advantage of the change and reap the harvest. But before we can reap we must sow. If we neglect the sowing we shall he in the same plight that Artemus Ward said he was. He said he had a very fine farm ; the farm was all right every way. The only drawback was, it was seventeen miles from market; but as he had nothing to haul to market it really did not make any difference. The advance in the price of farm products will make no difference to those farmers who have no products to sell.
In order to get paying crops we must have not only seeds that ‘‘ will grow,” but seeds that will pay to grow. Seeds may have vitality enough to grow, but unless the seeds are grown from good stocks, the crops will be poor both in quantity and quality. Such crops never pay. It should never be forgotten that only good crops pay a profit. Poor crops barely pay expenses, and often not that. Our seeds will not only grow, but, with good soil and good cultivation, will give crops that ‘‘ pay to grow ”
We will supply you the same seeds that we use in growing our Own Crops, and we seldom fail in getting crops that pay. During the past four years—and farmers haveseldom seen four harder years—the annual cash sales of the products from our farm of 75 acres have been from $4,288.43 to $5,012.84, the average for the four years being $4,761.11, besides what was consumed on the farm. Thatis only a sample of what good seeds and good farming will do even in hard times. In the next four years we expect to do better. Suppose you try our seeds and see what you can do.
Wie Send @urgoeeds By Mail or Express, Frepaid.
The prices in this Catalogue include the POSTAGE AND EXPRESS CHARGES on all seeds by the PACKET, OUNCE, POUND, and QUART, and they will be sent to any part of the United-States and Canada at the prices named, Postage or Express Charges PREPAID. When coniparing our prices with other Catalogues, do not forget this.
4a> Customers ordering seeds sent by express or otherwise, at their own expense, may deduct from the prices in this Catalogue 8 cents per pound, 10 cents per quart for corn and 15 cents per quart for beans and peas. Seeds by the peck, bushel or barrel are not prepaid, but the cost of carrying must be paid by the purchaser.
WE CGIVE THREE CGUARANTEERS Witte OUR SHEDS.
First—That all money sent to me for seeds shall reach me safely when sent as directed below.
Seco1id—That the seed ordered shall reach every customer in good order, when sent by mail or express. If a package fails to reach a customer, or a part of it is lost, I will refill the order for the amount lost without further charge. When seeds are shipped by freight, the railroad company is liabie for all losses. If the seeds ordered are not received in a reasonable time please notify us, giving a copy of the order, and the amount of the money sent, But de sure to sign your name, for we sometimes get orders without any name.
Third—That my seeds shall be as represented in so far that I will refill the order in other seeds without charge, or refund the money paid for them, if they should prove otherwise than as represented. Under this guarantee I cannot afford to send out poor seed. Butin no case dol guarantee the crop. The best seed that was ever grown will give a large yield if itis put into an exhausted or a poorly prepared soil, or if for any reason it does not havea fair chance for germination and growth. I do not, therefore, sell any seed with any guarantee concerning the crop either express or implied.
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MONEY SENT TO ME FOR SEEDS MAY BE SENT AT MY RISK AND EXPENSE, when sent in any of the following ways: ;
All sums of one dollar or over by Post-Office or Express Money Order, Draft on New York, or Cash in a Registered Letter. Post-Office Money Orders can be obtained at any Money Order Office for three cents and upwards, according to the amount of the order.
Sums of less than one dollar may be sent in stamps without registering the letter.
If you send a check on your local bank, please add ten cents, the cost of collecting.
&@- When sending an order, don’t forget to sign your NAME, PosTt-OFFICE, CoUNTY and STATE, PLAINLY. Also give your nearest Express Office and the name of the Express Company. I can send many of my seeds cheaper by express than by mail. Address,
HEMAN GLASS,
JANUARY Ist, 1898. ROCHESTER, N. ¥.
£a> LAKEVIEW SEED FARM is on the Ridge Road, North of the City, on the West Side of the River. Take the electric cars on Lake Avenue to the Ridge Road. Weare half a mile West of Lake Avenue.
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HARVEST TIME.
H* who would rejoice at Harvest Time must be diligent in Sowing Time. ‘‘He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”’
Why We Can Sell Good Seeds at a Low Price.
We can aftord to be liberal with our customers, because we save in the management of our business two large items of expense: First, by issuing a modest catalogue we save the heavy expenditure usually put into a fancy catalogue ; and, second, by conducting our seed business on our farm we save high rents and other expenses incident to a business in the city. Where large sums are spent upon an extravagantly illustrated catalogue, the cost must be paid by those who buy the seeds. The object of illustrations should be to aid customers in making an intelligent selection of the varieties best suited to their wants. But fancy illustrations are deceptive and misleading. We illustrate to assist our customers in their selection of varieties, and not to mislead them. Our long experience asa market gardener has given us a good knowledge of varieties, and we are always glad to give our customers the benefit of our experience. ,
Five Reasons Why Glass’ Seeds Pay to Grow.
First—They are grown from good stock. Every gardener of experience knows that to produce the best results the seed must be grown from pure and high-grade stocks. But good stocks cannot be secured without careful and repeated selections of the best types of the different varieties. This I have been doing for years, even before I grew seed for the public, when I had in view only the improvement of my own crops. In raising seed we never use the whole crop as grown; only the best is used for seed growing. The seed stock is carefully selected from the crop, and the result is that my strains of Onions, Cabbages, Beets, Carrots, etc., are not excelled by any grown anywhere.
SEconD—They are thoroughly tested. Not by sprouting by artificial means, but by sowing in the earth—the only safe way to thoroughly test seeds. When the seeds will not stand this test we throw them away. We have thrown away many a bag of seed that did not come up to our standard for first-class seeds.
THIRD—Another reason, upon which we put special emphasis, is that, when possible, they are water-cleaned. Water-cleaning is a troublesome way to clean seed, and it is seldom practiced by seedsmen ; but it is the only safe way to get rid of the half-filled and light seed, and secure seed that is always ‘‘sure to grow.’’ One of my customers said: ‘‘ When I sow seed that has been water-cleaned IJ am sure it is going to grow ; but when it has not been water-cleaned, I am not sure of it.’’
FourtH—They are Northern grown. At first thought this may not seem to be of much importance ; but when it is remembered that it is the first tomatoes, the first peas, the first corn, and the jirst potatoes that bring big prices and pay large profits, we then see the importance of Northern Grown Seeds. Like produces like. Seeds grown where the season of growth is short will mature crops quicker than those grown where the period of growth is longer. We grow the Early Ruby Tomato for market, and we have ripe tomatoes for market in July, when they bring $1.00 to $1.25 per half bushel basket. We have sold the extra early tomatoes alone at the rate of $280.00 per acre and the bulk of the crop still to pick. ae is pune auce only of the profit there is in the first crops. To get them you must have Northern
rown Seeds.
The above four reasons relate to the quality of our seeds. But we must have quantity as well as quality. We therefore give as the
FIFTH REASON—Our packets contain more seed than is usually put into packets by seedsmen. In proof of this statement read the following: ‘‘Mr. Heman Glass— Your seeds received. They are as clean, bright, plump and hardy looking seeds as any I ever bought; and the packages contain at least twice as much on the average as N 18, .B Ca AM ’s, and three times as much as L $:—=G; 'CrB.”’
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EVERYBODY CAN NOW OWN A SEED DRILL.
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1) ; that will distribute Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, A Gard en Seed rill Celery, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, and all such seeds, with PERFECT REGULARITY. It is utterly impossible for it to sow any- thing but accurately, doing the work as thoroughly as the costly machines, and will cover TEN TIMES the ground that can possibly be covered by hand. It is simple in construction so easily understood that a child can be instantly taught to use it; so simply constructed it is impossible to get out of order.
HOW THE DRILL IS LIKED.
Otto Baler, Newman Grove, Neb.—Seed Drill came to hand all O. K. Iam well satisfied with it. C. S. Pennypacker, Phoenixville, Ohi.o—Seed Drill gives great satisfaction.
David Lunday, Johnsonburg, N. J.—I like your Drill well.
N.H. Barrett, Pocagon, Mich.—I have tried the Seed Drill and find it all right.
Mrs. L. Brown, Windom, So. Dak.—I think the Seed Drillis a bargain.
L. F. Gougar, Joliet, Ills.—I find the Drillis O. K.
F. Main, Chicopee Falls, Mass.—Having given the Seed Drill a trial, Iam highly pleased with it. B. D. Carver, Dempseytown, Pa.—The Drill does its work well.
J. B. Stepp, Switzer, Cal.—The Seed Drill is a little gem.
us this remarkable offer. We will give FREE, and pay all charges, one ““ ACME” Seed Drill to anyone who purchases $3.00 worth of our seeds in packets, at the catalogue prices ; or Sor a mixed order, for $5.00, consisting of packets, ounces, pounds and quarts, at catalogue prices. Of course no discount is allowed on the seeds when the premium is taken.
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NINETEENTH ANN al CATA shiloh ae
Wega Bones
Given Away as Premiums.
These Books have been selected with great care, and we believe they are the best upon the different subjects which they treat. They should be in the hands of every
progressive farmer and gardener. We will send any of them by mail, prepaid, on receipt
of the price; or they will be
GIVEN AWAY AS PREMIUMS,
and sent postpaid for orders for seeds at the prices given in this Catalogue amounting to $3.00 or over. But these Premiums are not given on orders when a discount is given. We do not give a Premium and discount both on the same order.
For an order of $3.00 a book may be selected that is priced at SO cents or less. For an order of $5,00 a book or books may be selected priced at $1.00 or less. For an order of $8.00 a book or books priced at $1.50 or less.
For an order of $12.00 a book or books priced at $2.00 or less.
For an order of $15.00 a book or books priced at $2.50 or less.
These Premiums are given on orders for Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Plants, Roots, Small Fruits and Seed Potatoes, but cannot be allowed on Fodder Corn, Grain, Grass Seed and Implements; nor on the “ Collection of Seeds,” or special offers, which are
sold at half price.
ON GARDENING.
Henderson’s Gardening for Profit. The best manual for the market gardener ever pub-
MSR eC er 2 OS | oh eS a $2 00
Henderson’s Practical Floriculture, For com- MELCIAMHOCIStS -- 22... See 2 5 eee Henderson’s Gardening for Pleasure. A work for private use; giving full directions for the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vege- [TE OLESI2 af SSAA mee ce IOS tal is coe alia A sa Success in Market Gardening, by W. W. Raw- son, one of the most successful market gardeners of New England Celery Culture, by J. N. Stearns, Kalamazoo, MTGHIO ANS oo oo dye ye ee Celery for Profit, by’ TL. Greiner. 2-2 -.2.2. 2 Asparagus Oulbinies. 5. 4. sae ee Brill’s Cauliflowers, and How to Grow Them_- Cabbages, and How to Grow Them_-_--_-_.____- Gregory on Squashesie 6. 275500. eee Mushroom Culture Mushrooms, and How to Grow Them Onions, and How to Grow Them Ten Acres Enough
ON FRUIT AND FLOWERS.
The Biggle Berry Book; new. <A condensed treatise on the culture of Strawberries, Raspberries, Currants and Gooseberries : with truthful colored illustrations of 25 varieties of Strawberries, 8 Raspberries, 5 Currants and 5 Gooseberries ; 35 illustra- tions in black and white, and portraits of 33 of the most noted berry growers all over EG COMUNDIY, Seats kag ek Ae ee eee ne ae
Barry’s Fruit garden ; new and revised edition
1 50
2 00
200
Fuller’s Strawberry Culturist_-.----.------.--- $
Fuller’s Small Fruit Culturist ; new edition - Fulton’s Peach Culture: new and revised edition iMecehisi@nince Culture::.. vow eee ee Parson’s on The Rose; new and revised edition Roe’s Success with Small Fruits._......-..-_.-- Webb’s Cape Cod Cranberries : paper Field Notes on Apple Culture ; by Is. Ets TEV DEN ey LI Tees a ia ae a ee ee
FARM TOPICS.
Everybody’s Paint Book. Gives full directions for mixing and applying paints; also tells all about varnishing, staining, paper hang- ing, how to renovate furniture, etc
The New Potato Culture; by KE. S. Carman ---
Silos and Ensilage
| Henderson & Crozier’s ‘‘ How the Farm Pays’’ _ Johnson’s ‘‘ How Crops Grow”’’. | Beal’s *‘ Grasses of North America’’
Broom Corn and Brooms
| salepsCulture = new edition..../-..-:-.---.----- _ Tobacco Culture ; by fourteen experienced cul-
tivato
| ereddard’s An Egg Farm’’; revised and en-
larged Profits in Poultry and their Profitable Man- agement; most complete work extant---.- Treat’s ‘ Injurious Insects of the Farm and Garden ”’ Farm Appliances igi EC La 18 SMe de Ve ek Harris’ ‘Talks on Manure;’’ new and revised edition Our Homes; How to Beautify Them--.------- Woodward’s ‘Suburban and Country Houses ’’ Barn Plans and Out-Buildings ._--_.-- 3 Waring’s ‘‘ Draining for Profit and Health’.
6 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
NEW AND VALUABLE, DESERVING SPECIAL MENTION.
BISMARK APPLE.
Everybody can now grow their own apples. The Bismark Apple can be grown in pots in greenhouses and living rooms, and is equally adapted to outdoor culture, beings perfectly hardy.
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was introduced into Germany A dozen or a few years Fiore "Gan ago, and has been tested
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a city or Russia, village lot. Canada and the
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It is a prolific bearer and the tree is extremely hardy. The color of the fruit is a beautiful yellow. The Garden says: ‘‘ Not only arenew trees of this showy apple being planted in England, but old orchards are being extensively engrafted with it.’ Asa dessert fruit it has no equal, owing to its distinct and most delicious fiavor, and is also especially suitable for cooking purposes. Owing to its bearing fruit when only one or two years old, it has been grown in large quantities as a pot plant for greenhouse and table decora- tion. This remarkable apple has been commented upon at great length by the horticultural press of the world, being always praised and highly commended. PRIcES—Good trees, 1 to 2 feet, 20 cents each by mail prepaid, a 75 per dozen not prepaid ; good trees 2 to 3 feet, 30 cents each by mail prepaid, $2.50 per dozen not prepaid.
NINETEENTH ANNOAL CATALOGUE,
DAVIS’ NEW KIDNEY WAX BEAN.
The Best for Market Gardeners, 3
The Best for Canners.
The plant is vigorous and healthy, of compact, upright growth, carrying its pods on the center and well up from the
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Are not aware of the value of this bean. It bears profusely of large, straight, handsome pods, and is as early as the Wardwell, which is one of the earliest wax beans. Butit has one advantage over all other wax beans. The beans are a white kidney, and in the dry state make a good baking bean for winter use. This cannot be said of other garden beans.
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PRICE.— Per pkt. A 5c.; pkt. B. 15c.; quart 40c.; 4 quarts (not prepaid) 65c; bushel $4.00.
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Productive.
The pods being pecu- liarly thin and flexible they are more easily opened and shelled than other Lima beans. j
They usually contain (/77// three beans, which, as green beans, are larger than other varieties.
The dry beans are
large, of good color and shape. "Prick. — Pkt. A 5ce.; pkt. B 15c.; quart 45c.; 4 qts., not prepaid, 75c.; bush. $5.50.
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LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
(,0olden Self-Blanching Gelery.
Celery has become one of the important crops of the country. Although itis grown to a much greater extent than a few years ago, the demand seems to keep pace with the supply. It has become almost indispensable for the table, and increasing quantities are eaten every year.
The Golden Self-Blanching is grown more than all others combined as an early celery for fall or early winter use. It is easily blanched, and is a very fine celery. It is getting to be pretty well understood that imported seed will produce a better Self-Blanch- ing Celery than American-grown seed. I have taken particular pains to get French-grown seed, and I believe it is as good as can he found in the country. For directions for growing, etc., see page 22.
Mr. H. Guass:—The sample of Self-Blanching Celery Seed you sent me marked No. 1, is the best Celery seed lever had. The Cel- ery is the truest and most solid, not one soft head in the lot. Some heads weighed 4and 5 pounds. Am much pleased with it.
D. A, LAMING.
I wish to say that your Golden Self-Blanching Celery was the best I ever raised, being free from the green celery so often found in that variety. V. V. VANT, Market Gardener.
PRICE—Genuine imported seed—Per pkt. 15c.; oz. 40c.; Ib. $4.25.
Evans’ Triumph Celery. A new winter celery, highly recommended as worthy of the first place as a late-keeping celery. Large, solid stalks, with a golden heart, crisp, tender, and a nut-like flavor. Should be set early so as to give it plenty of time to mature.
PRICE—Per pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; lb. $3.00.
EVANS’ TRIUMPH.
Danish Round Winter, or Ballhead Cabbage.
A cabbage of recent introduction, and one of the hardiest cabbages grown. Heads medium size, globular, and very solid. Its solidity makes it a fine shipping cabbage, and one of the best for wintering over. This cabbage brings a higher price as a winter-shipping cabbage than any other cabbage except the Hollander, which is much like 1,
DANISH ROUND WINTER.
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of the head there is less waste than with other SS) ee pane NS cabbages, and it stands transportation better. “1G SS PRICcE—Per pkt. 10c.: oz. 30c.; 1b. $3.25. 4
Hollander or Pjutch Winter.
A new cabbage of still more recent introduction. The stem is long and rather slender ; the heads oval, very hard, and larger than the Danish Winter, which it resembles. Some have called it the “ Danish Win- ter Improved.” It will grow a greater weight of cabbage to the acre than the Danish Winter, and is just as good. SS
PRICE—Per pkt. 10c.; oz. 35c.; lb. $8.75. HOLLANDER.
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New Improved Stratagem Pea.
The old Stratagem was one of the most pro- ductive of the large-podded peas, and had the best filled pods, but it had the fault of sporting, and did not ripen up evenly.
This new Stratagem is a strain that has been
bred up with care and is now pronounced the best
of all the large-podded sorts.
Pods very large and very full of large, green,
wrinkled peas of the finest quality. Vines medium
height, very stocky, bearing a great crop of large,
handsome pods.
Market gardeners cannot afford to overlook it.
Teel i i PRICE—Pkt. A fc.; pkt. B 15c.; qt. 45c. ni i ba Al
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i Nott’s Excelsior.
This new pea has pushed itself tothe front as the best pea of recent intro- duction. It is rath- oe er dwarf in habit, > srowing taller than
+? he American Won- ‘ der, and i: a more vigorous grower; full as early, with largepodsand more peas in the pods: It isa much heavier 8) at E ECAR Wit | aN cropper than the WA | MA \y IDA Ws, bs WN Wonder, the larger
Z ye SHA < (K pods being just as well filled with large, green, wrin- kled peas,which for sweetness have no superior. It has evidently come to stay as one of our standard early peas.
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10 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
PRIZETAKER ONION.
A large, mild-flavored onion, resembling the imported Spanish onion. It yields large crops of large-sized onions, with practically no small ones. With us, last year, the yield was more than double of the Danvers, and finer onions and more salable. It is a profitable onion to grow.
One of my customers says:
“ Vour Prizetaker Onion seed did extra well. From a little less than one acre I harvested 98r bushels.”
A fair crop, certainly, creditable alike both to the seed and to the grower.
PRICE—Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; lb. $1.70.
‘Two Great Market Potatoes
Last year we raised a variety of potatoes, and we give below the two best. They
exceeded all others in yield, and the potatoes were large, handsome and attractive.
Carman No. 38.
This is one of the latest and best of Mr. Carman’s potatoes. It is a large, flattish-round potato, re- sembling the Rural New Yorker No. 2, but is a much better potato. Tu- bers are large size and at- tractive, with very few small potatoes. Color, white, and in quality rank- ing with the best. It will be largely grown.
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CARMAN NO. 3.
PrRick—Per lb. 30c., prepaid ; peck 50c.; bu. $1.50.
Sir William.
The Sir William is a large, long, white potato of the first class, both in yield and in quality. Its growth is very vigorous, and it yields immense crops of marketable potatoes of the finest quality. It is claimed by good authority to be the best all-around potato now in the market. We have grown the Sir William and the Carman No. 3 for two years, and we are in doubt which to give the first place; but no one can make a mistake in planting either of them. . In our opinion they excel all the other potatoes now in the market.
PRICE—Per lb. 30c., prepaid ; peck 50c.; bu. $1.50.
THE EARLY RUBY IS THE EARLIEST TOMATO OF ALL. Ir
THREE GRAND TOMATOES.
EARLY RUBY. | EARLY RUBY.
The Extra Early Ruby, the Earliest of All Tomatoes. Notwithstanding so many new Tomatoes are introduced as the “ Earliest of all,’”’ ‘‘ Earliest in the
World,” etc., we believe the Ruby is the EARLIEST GOOD TOMATO GROWN. We have tried it with many of the new Tomatoes, but have not found any that is earlier or better. When we do we will gladly adopt it. Some of the so-called new sorts we believe are identical with the Ruby. The ATLANTIC PRIZE is practically the same Tomato. The manner of growth is the same, and the tomatoes are the same form and shape. It isa bright red tomato, fair size, and most of them round and smooth. Any one who wants an extra early tomato should try the Early Ruby. We give two cuts of it—one to show its form, and one its manner of growth. The foliage is small, exposing the fruit more to thesun than other tomatoes, which ripens it quicker. See ‘‘North- ern Grown Seeds,”’ on page 1, for our experience with it.
PrRicE—Per pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; lb. $2.00.
Bond’s Early Minnesota.
This is the only tomato that we have grown that is as early as the Harly Ruby. When first introduced it was a small, round, smooth, bright-red tomato. Its size was the only objection to it, but
by careful selection the size has been increased and it is now a val-
— = uable tomato, by reason of its extreme earliness. While not quite EARLY MINNESOTA. so large as the Ruby, every tomato is round, smooth, and most of them of fair size. We have obtained from Mr. C. S. Bond, the originator, the genuine seed of his improved strain.
PRICE—Per pkt. 5c.; oz. 20e.; lb. $2.00.
[Glass’ Main Crop Tomato.
This is a local tomato, grown here for the Rochester market, and without a name, so far as I know. It is large size, bright red, perfectly smooth and solid. Its great merit is its earliness, for so large a tomato. It re- sembles, in size and solidity, the New Stone, but is much earlier. It is a second early to- mato, but bears heavily through the season. I have seen no other tomato that isso well adapted as this for the main crop, either for the market gardener or family use. My stock bbe Ke pee of seed of this tomato is limited, and I can \\ Ace ‘ er MZ
LI! sell it this year by the packet only.
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PRICE—Per pkt. 15c. GLASS’ MAIN CROP TOMATO.
12 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. YF.
GROUP OF ROSES.
We have the cream of the Roses. You cannot grow too many of them. See our list on pages 60 and 61.
WORTH REMESIBERING.
ORE than thirty years’ experience in gardening and seed growing has taught me to emphasize the importance of a few things, the neglect of which too often brings failure instead of success. Among these things the first is
HOW TO SOW AND PLANT SEEDS.
Almost anyone would flatter himself that he could do so simple a thing as sowing a few seeds without instruction or help. Buta few failures will convince him that a ‘“‘little knowledge”’ is an unprofitable as well as a dangerous thing. I have had experienced men sow the best of seed in such a way that there was no possibility of its coming up. One man sowed Onion seed so shallow that a Ligh, drying wind blew most of it out of the ground. Another sowed Tomato seed so deep that it was literally buried. Another planted Hubbard Squash during a dry time and neglected to firm the soil over the seed, and not one hill in twenty came up. I had the same field replanted with seed from the same bag, and the seed tread in, and every hill grew. Icould multiply such instances, but these are sufficient to show that it requires both knowledge and care to sow seed in a way that will insureacrop. Seeds must be sown shallow or deep, according to their size and ability to push up through the soil. Small seeds are very apt to be sown toodeep. If small seeds, like celery, lettuce, etc., were sown as deep as onion and beet seed, very few would ever appear above the ground. Beet seed sown before a heavy rain is quite apt to fail unless the ground is raked over after the rain. If the ground becomes crusted over, even lightly, the probability is that the young shoots will not be able to push up through it. The remedy is to rake the ground over lightly with a steel rake. Manya gardener loses his crop of beets from this cause, and lays his failure to poor seed. === Then seasons differ. What would be safe in one season might prove a failure in a season when the condition of the soil or of the atmosphere were different. When the conditions are favorable, I have had onion seed come up in eight days; but when too dry and hot, or too cold and wet, I have had it in the ground 30 days before coming up. When it is dry and hot, cucumbers, melons and squashes may fail entirely unless the soil is made firm over the seed [see ‘‘ Firming the Soil’’], and there is danger that all vines may rot if planted when the ground is cold and wet. This is especially true of Winter Squashes and Lima Beans. Some seeds are hardy and can be sown as soon as the frost is out of the ground and is dry enough to work, while others are tender and will rot if put in the ground before it becomes warm.
The following seeds may be safely sown early in the spring, as soon as the ground becomes dry and settled, in this latitude (43 deg.) during the month of April:
Beet, Caulifiower Onion, Peas, | Cabbage, Celery, Parsley, Spinach, : Carrot, Lettuce, Parsnip, Turnip.
The following should not be sown until the ground has become dry and warm; thermometer in the shade averaging 60 degs., in this latitude not before the middle of May: Beans, Egg Plant, Peppers, Sweet Corn, Melons, Pumpkins, Cucumber, Okra, Squashes.
Tomatoes, peppers and egg plant should be started early, in a hot-bed orina boxin the house. Itis also a good plan to raise a box of lettuce plants in the house and have them ready to set out when the garden is made. The plants can be as easily transplanted as cabbage, and they will give a crop of lettuce early in the season when a salad is so acceptable. ; ’ Re, /
One of the most essential and yet the most neglected thing in connection with seed sowing is
Firming the Soil Over the Seed,
after sowing, if the soilisdry and warm. After sowing the seed, go over the rows and with the ball of the foot press down every inch of the soil in the drill where the seed has been sown. Then, with a rake, lightly
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level off the rows, and the operation isdone. But this firming the soil must not be done unless the ground is dry and warm. When the soil is damp, and there is no danger of dry or heated air drying out the seed, there is no necessity of treadiugitin. In such cases it is better not to doit. If adrought should follow after sowing the seed, and there is danger of the seed suffering from dry, hot air, the firming may be done a week or more after the seed has been sown.
Complaint is often made about parsnip seed not coming up well. It is not so much the fault of the seed as sowing in light, loose soil, which quickly dries out. Unless the ground is moist, and will remain so until the seed is sprouted, the seed should be trodden in with the feet or rolled with a heavy roller.
Manure.
A book might be written on this subject instead of a paragraph. It is a waste of time and money to attempt to grow crops, either in the garden or on the farm, without manure, and plenty of it. Every year I am more and more convinced that we do not use enough. If we would cultivate less acres and use more manure, we would have a larger surplus over expenses. A poor crop only pays expenses, and oftentimes not that. It is only good crops that pay a profit.
As to the kind of manure: Use all the stable or barn-yard manure you can make or get ; nothing is better, or as good. Then use all the commercial fertilizers you can afford to buy, and you can afford more than you suppose. 1t is money well invested that will pay 100 per cent. in six months, and the money paid out for manure and fertilizers frequently pays more than that.
Stirring the Soil.
A. J. Downing, one of the best authorities on such matters, says: ‘‘If I were to preach a sermon on Horticulture, I should take as my text, ‘ Stir the Soil.’ So essential is this considered by some gardeners that they insist that frequent stirring the soil will produce larger crops without manure than poor cultivation with manure. While Iam satisfied that nothing can take the place of manure, I am equally well satisfied that a soil frequently stirred will produce much better crops than the same soil that is only seldom cultivated. For some crops it is absolutely essential. Frequent stirring keeps the soil open and porous, so that it admits the air freely, and the loose surface acts as a mulch to keep the lower soil moist and cool. If you want big crops, keep the surface soil loose and friable.’’
Draining the Soil.
Hither in farming or gardening, the proper drainage of the soil is of the first importance. Many a farmer goes on year after year raising poor crops that pay him no profit, simply because the soil is not properly drained.
DRAINAGE WARMS THE SOIL.—It is stated on good authority that drainage raises the temperature of the soil fifteen degrees. Thisis an important item in the early spring. A difference of fifteen degrees in one eee of the soil would save much early-planted seed from rotting, and much consequent replanting.
DRAINAGE LENGTHENS THE SEASON FOR WORK AND FOR THE GROWING CROP.—This cannot be over- estimated in our Northern climate and short summers. A difference of two weeks will often prove the difference between success and failure of acrop. I haveon my farm land that formerly was so wet that it seldom could be planted until June; but since being drained it is the first land that we work in the spring —often during the month of April.
USEFUL TABLES.
j _One acre of land contains 160 square rods ; 4,840 square yards ; 43,560 square feet. With these figures in mind anyone can readily measure a plot of land he wishes to plant.
Quantity of Seed for an Acre.
It is difficult to give a fixed amount of seed that should in all cases be sown on anacre of ground. As a rule, new ground requires more seed than old ground that has become fine and well pulverized by years of cultivation. It is also a safe rule to sow rather too thick than otherwise, for in that case the crop can be thinned ; but if too little seed is sown it cannot be remedied.
Beans, Dwarf, in hills- 144 bu. | Melon, Musk, in hills _11¢ to 21bs. , Spinach, in drills --.-- 10 to 12 lbs.
Beans, Pole, in hills...10 to 12qts. | Melon, Water,in hills. 3 to41bs. | Squash, bush varieties,
Beets, in drills_-_-..-- 5to6lbs. | Onions, in drills --_-_- 414 to 5 lbs. iy il soe we ee 3 to 4 lbs.
Cabbage, in beds, to Parsnips, in drills___-_- 4 to 6 lbs. | Squash, running varie- transplant -..-.-.-.- 40zs. | Peas, in drills___...--- 2 bu. ties, in hills -----..-.- 2 to 3 lbs.
Cabbage, in hills_-.--- 44 1b. | Peas, broadcast ---.--_- 3 bu. | Tomato, in beds, to
Carrots, in drills-__._- 1%6 to ZilBs. | Potatoes -........ 22 8 to 12 bu. transplant. 2.480525. 3 to 4 ozs.
Corny im hills) == _-22- 8to10qts. | Radish, in drills ___-_- 6 to 8lbs. | Turnip, in drills---__-- 114 to 2 lbs.
Corn, for soiling ....-. 4 tolbu. | Salsify, in drills....._- 8 to 10 lbs. | Turnip, broadcast---.-- 2 to 3 lbs.
Cucumber, in hills.__. 144 lbs.
Number of Plants from an Ounre of Seed. Asparagus - 500! Cauliflower 3000 | Egg Plant.-1000 | Pepper --.-. 1000 | Thyme .-...5000] Rhubarb-.. 500
Cabbage -.-.-3000| Celery .--- .5000 | Lettuce _...3000 | Tomato _.-.1500 | Sage.------- 1500 | Turnip ---- 4000 Weight of Seeds.
Lbs. per bu, | Lbs. per bu. Lbs, per bu.
INK Til, NEY? 111. INE 4 Ill. Exaley-e 2-22 ae ea 48 48 | German Millet.-._---- 50 Fidel OYA hae Sep Aaa a ea 32 32 IBeans\s. _ 2s eee ee 60 60 Grass, Kentucky Blue 1 14 Peas, round, smooth... 60 60 Buckwheat 2:22). ..2 88 48 52 Grass, Orchard..------ 14 14 Peas, wrinkled..-_.-.- 56 56 Clovers2 y) es: . 522s 60 60 Grass; Red Top -.. 22 14 14 ‘Potatoes! S229 60 60 Corn; shelled. S22... 56 56 | Grass, Timothy---..--- 45 Ae te POve fst ote ooo. eae 56 56 Corn,sweet,by measure Hungarian Millet..-.- 4S 48 Wheater <2) Fes 60 60
ids SCE 2. ees 60
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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE
AND
PRICE LIST, OF SEEDS:
[ the following list I have given a brief description of the different varieties, noting
their peculiar charactistics, and also a few practical directions for their cultivation, which I have learned in my experience as a gardener. I hope my patrons will find them practical and useful.
[=s~ Remember, that the prices given im this Catalogue include the postage or express charges on all seeds by the PACKET, OUNCE, POUND and QUART, and they will be sent to any part of the United States and Canada, by mail or express, charges prepaid.
[=s~ If the person ordering prefers to pay the cost of carrying, he may deduct from the prices named § CENTS PER POUND on all seeds sold by the pound, ro cENTs PER QUART for corn, and T5 CENTS PER QUART for beans and peas.
(§- Half pounds at pound rates, pints at quart rates, four quarts at peck rates, half bushels at bushel rates. No half pints put up. Beans, corn and peas are put up in packets of two sizes—A and B. Packet B contains nearly half a pint.
ASPARAGUS.
This is one of our principal garden crops, having over three acres in cultivation. The seeds should be sown early in the spring in good, strong soil. Thin out the plants and keep free from weeds. The plants if good care is taken, will be ready to set in a permanent bed the following spring. The ground for the permanent bed should be heavily manured and worked in deep. Make trenches 344 feet apart with a plow or spade, 8 inches deep, and set the plants in the bottom of trenches, 20 inches apart, and cover the roots lightly with earth. When the plants are a foot or more high, hoe the earth into the trenches, filling them one-third full. Afterwards fill the trenches nearly full of rotted manure, or give liberal application of phosphate, and cover withearth. When leveled off the top of the roots or crown should be about six inches below the surface of the ground. Every spring give a heavy coat of manure, and cultivate thoroughly. Cut lightly the first two years, after that keep the bed cut clean as long as you want asparagus. When well established it can be cut for six weeks without injury. Let the brush or tops remain on the bed during the winter to protect the roots. The falling seed can do no harm, as the young plants from the seed always die out.
Conover’s Colossal—The old Standard variety. and largely grown. Fkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
Palmetto—Claimed to be earlier and larger than the Colossal. We have bo:sh varieties growiag in our beds and do not discover any difference. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. die.
Barr’s Niammoth—A new large-growing variety, originated by a prominent market gardener of Pennsylvania. It has attracted much attention in Philadelphia markets. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. 50c.
ROOTS—Conover’s Colossal.
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Market Gardeners will be given Special Prices on Application.
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- BEANS.
1s The prices quoted by the quart include prepayment of postage or express charges. If not ordered sent by mail, 15 cents per quart may be deducted from the price. Pintsat quart raies, and four quarts at peck rates. No half pints put up. The packets are in two sizes. Packet B contains nearly one-half pint.
A dry, rather light, soil is the best for beans, though they do well on any good garden land. For an early crop of garden beans, plant quite early, in a light, dry soil, and in a warm, shelted place. But for the general crop, beans should not be planted until all danger of frost is past and the ground has become warm. This is especially true of Lima Beans. Avoid planting beans in a cold, wet soil, and do not hoe them when wet with dew or rain.
Zz Henderson’s Bush Lima Bean—This is a genuine Lima Bean, and yet it is a bush bean, with no tendency to run.
"HENDERSON'S NEW BUSH Earlier than the Climbing Limas, and
produces a continuous crop until frost.
Possesses all the delicious qualities of LL Mi A B F A N the large Lima. Very desirable for family
® use. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c: qt. 45c. © . Burpee’s Bush Lima—A bush Lima as {|Z large as the climbing beans. It is practi- >WD?AA\ \/ VEZ cally the large Lima in bush form, and SSW possesses all the fine qualities of the well-
known Lima, rightly named ‘‘ King of the Garden.”’ Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c. Long Yellow Six Weeks—The earliest of the string beans; hardy and prolific. It may be planted quite early, as it willstand K a light frost. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; pr qt. 35c. [WS Early Mohawk—One of the earliest beans ON and thehardiest. It can be planted earlier
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than other beans. Vines large and stout,
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NWS th large coarse leaves which will stand Wis wi ge coarse Ss iy a slight frost without injury. Pods long SN We and straight with long tapering point. \ wy \ Beans long, kidney shaped, purple and TWIN Way yw brown; matures quickly and yields largely Ni i of long and large pods. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. S wh Ly B 10c; qt. 35c.
Early Round Pod Red Valentine—One of the earliest of the String Beans; very productive; remains in the green state longer than most varieties. Much used for pickling. Pkt. A5c; pkt. B10c; qt. 35c.
Refugee, or Thousand to One—A very productive medium variety ; young pods very tender and fine flavor. Used largely for pickling. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 35c; bu. $8.00. Mr. Isaac Farman, a market gardener near Rochester, gives this testimonial in regard to the Refugee Bean: ‘‘I planted last spring 3 quarts of your Refugee, or Thousand to One Beans, and I sold 93 half-bushel baskets of the beans, besides what we used for family use.’’
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax Bean.
A valuable new Wax Bean. The vines are more robust than most wax beans, and very productive, yielding a heavy crop of pure wax pods, which are large, smooth and stringless, and not inclined to rust ; in fact, I have seen no rust upon them. The beans are kidney shaped, white, with purple on oneside about the eye. One of the earliest, if not the very earliest, of the Wax Beans. Pkt. A’ 5e: pkt: B 15e; qt. 40e; 2 qts. (not prepaid) 50c ; bu. $3.75.
Improved Golden Wax—This has long been and still is the standard Wax Bean for all purposes. It is the kind used by canners for can- ning. The pods are large and nearly straight, golden yellow, fleshy and wax-like. Beans medium size,white, more or less covered with shades of purplish red. A _ general favorite. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 40c; bu. $3.50.
Davis White Kidney Wax—For
description see page’. Pkt. A ic; pkt. B 15c; qt. 40ce; bu. $4.00.
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Detroit Rust Proof Golden Wax—This is as nearly rust proof asa Wax Bean can be. Some seedsmen offer it as absolutely rust proof. We have grown it for early and late crops and have not seen any rust on it. The pods are large and a golden yellow, and will keep bright and crisp long after other kinds are wilted and unsalable, making it
g ; : a valuable bean for marketing or shipping. Pkt. A 5c;
x Bs) SS pkt. B 15ce; qt. 40c; bu. $3.50.
= Me MS ’ Prolific German Wax, Black Seeded—We are thor-
a \Y oughly satisfied with this improved strain of Black Wax
Bean, being more vigorous and far more productive, with
a longer, whiter, more fleshy pod. Vines medium sized,
very vigorous and hardy. Pods medium length, borne
well up among the foliage, curved, cylindrical, thick, fleshy, and of a clear, waxy-white color, with long, slightly curved point ; remain a long time in condition for use as snaps. No one can afford to plant the old strain, as this is much better in every respect. Pkt. A5c; pkt. B15c; qt. 40c.
Black Wax, or Butter—An old standard variety; quite early and productive; pods waxy-yellow and very tender. One of the best Wax Beans for family use, as the pods are
oa tender than other varieties. Pkt. Adc; pkt. B 15c; qt. 40e.
Yosemite Mammoth Wax Bean—This is the largest of The Wax Beans. It is enormously productive. The pods often attain a length of eight to ten inches, and are nearly all solid pulp, the seeds being very small when the pods are fit for use. The pods are a rich golden color, and are
WAX BEANS. absolutely stringless, cooking tender and delicious. Pkt.
A 10c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c.
Pole, or Running Beans.
Of all the Running Beans the Limas are the best. By using short poles, not over four feet, and pinching off the ends of the runners as often as they reach the top of the poles, they can be ripened in this latitude, 48 degrees, unless the season is very unfavorable. Plant as soon as the ground is dry and warm, generally about the middle of May; but do not be in too much of a hurry. for they are quite liable to rot
unless the ground is warm enough to sprout them quickly. I always set the poles and make the hills around them before planting.
Seibert’s Early Lima—For description see ‘‘ Novelties,’ page 7. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c; bu. $5.50.
Early Jersey Lima—A variety grown by the New Jersey market men. Similar to the large Lima, but nearly two weeks earlier, which makes it especially valuable for all who grow Lima Beans for market. Gardeners who understand the value of en early crop will do well to plant this bean. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B lic; gt. 45c ; bu. $5.50.
King of the Garden Lima—A very vigorous grower, with large pods, well filled. Sets its pods early, and continues bearing until frost. Pkt. A 5c: pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c.
Dreer’s Colden Cluster Wax—A new pole bean: early and very prolific. The pods are unusually large and long—seven to eight inehes—growing in clusters of arich golden color, string- less, delicate flavor, and not excelled as a snap bean. Unlike most pole beans it is very productive, and seems to keep bearing till frost. Its beautiful appearance and great productiveness must make it a profitable variety to grow for market notwith- standing the extra labor of setting the poles. Pkt. A 10c; pkt. B 15c ; qt. 45ce.
Lazy Wife’s—This is an enormously productive bean, and is pro nounced the best green-podded snap short pole bean in cultiva- tion. The pods grow four to six inches long, and are entirely stringless, rich and butteryin flavor when cooked, and retain their tender qualities till nearly ripe. The beans are white, and are an excellent bean for winter use. Pkt. Adc: pkt. B15ic;
qt. 45c. Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry—A round, speckled bean, equally good asa snap or shelled bean. Used both in the SEIBERT’S EARLY LIMA.
green and dry state. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B lic; qt. 45e.
WHAT MY CUSTOMERS SAY.
‘* The seeds I bought of you were the best I ever liad. From an ounce of your Carrot Seed I raised 37 bushels of the finest Oxheart Carrots I ever saw: and from 40 pounds of your Early Ohio Potatoes I raised 27 bushels of the finest potatoes ever seen here, and sold them for $1.25 per bushel. I received twelve seed annuals this season, but I pile them all back in one corner out of the way, except yours, which I look at every chance I get. A. PACKOoUD, Lewis Co., N. Y.”’
‘‘T have dealt with you for ten years, and your seeds have always given good satisfaction, both in weight and quality. C. EK. SHAFFER, Newark Valley, N. Y.”
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BEETS.
Beets are grown in every garden, and used in all stages of their growth. The soil should be rich, mellow and deep. They are among the first vegetables to be sown in the spring. Sow the seed quite thickly in drills one foot apart and two inches deep. When the beets are beginning to form they can be thinned out and used as ‘‘ beet greens.’’ Ifa heavy rain should fall soon after sowing the seed, and the surface of the ground become crusted over, the ground must be raked lightly with a steel garden rake, break the crust over the seed. If this is not done the young sprouts may not be able to push up through the crust on the the surface. From this cause seed sometimes fails to come up, and the sower thinks his seed was bad, when the trouble was not in the vitality of the seed but in the experience of the sower.
For the Mangel Wurzels, you can hardly have the ground too rich. They make a heavier growth than the table beets, and the rows should be sown at least two feet apart. When large quanti- ties are to be sown it saves labor to sow the rows wide enough apart to use the horse and cultivator between them. Many growers prefer the Sugar Beet for stock.
It is certainly a fine beet, and grows nearly as heavy crops as the Mangels.
Beets are best kept through the winter by burying them in pits, which should be dug about a foot deep and three feet wide, and long enough to hold the stock on hand. Scatter dry earth over them, and then cover with straw and -earth sufficient to keep them from freezing.
Detroit Dark Red Turnip Beet—This beet has come rapidly into favor with market gardeners. It has all the qualities of a good bunching beet— earliness, upright tops with few leaves and small necks, finely-shaped and perfectly smooth roots, with dark-red, tender and sweet flesh. When once a will not be thrown aside. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; . 50e.
Eclipse Beet—This beet has taken the lead as the : (2 first early market beet. It is a bright blood turnip, B as early as the Egyptian, better shape, larger and Pi smoother ; top rather small, root tender and sweet; one of the best beets for market gardeners. My crop of seed of this beet the past season was un- usually good; it is No. 1, all from selected beets. DETROIT DARK RED BEET. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 8c; lb. 50c.
Egyptian Blood Turnip—One of the earliest beets in cultivation. Color deep crimson; excellent qual- ity. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 45c.
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip—A close competitor of Eclipse. Oval, very regular in shape, dark red. A good beet to grow for selling by the bushel, as it is good size and smooth. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 45c.
Bastian’s Extra Early Turnip—As early as the Egyp- tian ; larger and smoother. In appearance a blood beet, but streaked with white. A fine beet for market garden- ers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 45c.
Extra Early Bassano—This is an old standard early beet. Hb is early, but not a blood beet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; . 45¢.
Dewing’s Improved Early Turnip—Larlier than the Blood Turnip Beet. Roots a good red, large, uniform, smooth and handsome. Forall uses the best Turnip Beet. Largely grown for market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 45c.
Early Blood Turnip—Not as early as the above, but of good quality ; blood-red, tender, and a good keeper; tops fine for ‘‘ greens.’’ Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 45c.
Early Yellow Turnip—Good early beet, differing from the Blood Turnip only in color, which is a bright yellow. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 8c; lb. 45ce.
Long Smooth Blood Red—The best late variety for fall and winter use. Long, smooth, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 45c.
Swiss Chard, Silver Ribbed, or Sea Kale Beet— Grown solely for its leaves. The mid rib can be stewed —
: and served as asparagus, and other parts of the leaves
ECLIPSE BEET. : used asspinach. Pkt. 5c; oz 8c; Ib. 45c.
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SUGAR BEETS.
The growing of Sugar Beets for the manufacture of sugar is now attracting the attention of capital-. ists and farmers alike. It has been proven by the analysis of many samples of beets that the soil and climate of Western New York are well adapted to producing beets containing a large per cent. of sugar, and the prospect now is that factories for the manufacture of sugar will be built in several places in the State. It is confidently asserted that we shall soon be able to manufacture all the sugar consumed in this country. If such expectations should prove well founded, a new industry will be opened for the farmers of
this country. It will require many thousands of acres of land to raise the beets necessary for the manu- facture of sugar on the large scale anticipated.
We have taken pains to secure seed of the beets best adapted for sugar making in this country, and we are assured by good authority that the KLEIN WANZLEBEN and VILMORIN’S WHITE SUGAR will.be largely grown for that purpose. A beet for sugar must be grown wholly wnder ground. Those beets that grow partly above ground cannot be used for making sugar.
Klein Wanzleben—This beet is somewhat larger than Vilmorin’s Improved, yield- ing twelve to eighteen tons per acre and contains 16 to18 percent. of sugar. It grows below the surface. A little hardier and more easily grown than Vilmorin’s, and therefore the best for experimenters to use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 40ce.
Vilmorin’s Improved White Sugar—Not quiteso large as the Wanzleben ; yields 10 to 16 tons per acre and contains the same amount of sugar. Grows below the
surface, and is said to do better on new lands than others and keeps the best of any: Pkt. 5c ; oz. 8c; lb. 40c.
French White Sugar, Red: Top—Contains 10 to 12 per cent. of sugar; is the largest and most prolific of all Sugar Beets, averaging, on good ground, 20 tons per acre; grows half above ground; ripens earlier than other varieties. A fine beet for stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
Lane’s Imperial Sugar—A large white Sugar Beet, grow- ing slightly above ground. Yields large crops, and is largely grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 35c.
Mansel Wuezel.
Yellow Giant, or Leviathian—A new Mangel, and a
great favorite. It grows as large as the Long Red Mangel,
and is a rich yellow in color, and apparently one of the
richest of the Mangels. It grows one-half above ground,
is easily gathered, and is enormously productive. Last season it surpassed all my other Mangels, being equal to the Mammoth Long Red in yield, and is equal to the Orange Globe in richness or nutritive properties. Those who grow root crops for feeding should not fail to give this beet atrial. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 35c.
Mammoth Long Red—Is very large size and good qual- ity ; grown extensively. The old standard Mammoth for feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
Carter’s Improved Orange Clobe—The best of all the Globe Mangels. Will grow in all soils; rich, nutri- tious, and will keep very late. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c ; lb. 35c.
Golden Tankard—In shape intermediate between the Long and Globe varieties. Color yellow ; nutritious and fine flavor. A favorite with many growers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
Yellow Ovid, or Intermediate—In shape and growth like the Tankard, but considered a heavier cropper; not so rich a color. Among the best. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
BROGGOLI.
Broccoli produces heads like the cauliflower, but is more hardy. Cultivation same as cauliflower, except that the plants should not be grown or set too early, as it does the best in the cool weather of autumn. The Cape varieties are the best =. Ay suited to our climate. Sow the seed in the open ground abowtt ————————_ YELLOW GIANT. se of May, and transplant from the first to the 10th BROCCOLI. of July.
Earl y Purple Cape—The most reliable to head and the best for this climate. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 35ce.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
The plants, which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and produce from the side of the stalks numerous little sprouts resembling cabbage heads, one or two inches in diameter. The leaves should be broken down in the fall to give the little heads more room to grow. They should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage, or kale. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; lb. $1.20.
SUGAR BEET.
CARTER’S ORANGE GLOBE MANGEL.
OUR PRICES FOR CABBAGE SEED INCLUDE POSTAGE. 19
CABBAGE.
Cabbages are one of my specialties, both as a market crop and for growing the seed. I raise no stump seed—only the best heads and of the best types are used for seed. My Early Summer, Fottler’s Brunswick, and All Seasons are of the very best strains, obtained ~~ |
7 7) Wh by years of careful selection. There are none Ay "if yy) better, and few as good. Many growers make Oy
: Wa SS py the mistake of trying to growalargecabbage [§ ae ei yy on poorsoil. If yoursoil is light or sandy, try
the Winningstadt, New land is preferable; and it is not safe to follow cabbage with cabbage, otherwise ‘‘club root” will appear. I have found a clover sod one of the best fertilizers for cabbage. The most important thing, next after plenty of manure, is the frequent stirring of the soil; it cannot be stirred too often. For this latitude (43 degrees) I find that the best time to sow the seed of a late cabbage for a fall or winter crop is from the 10th to the 20th of May, and set the plants from the 15th of June to the first of July. Different sowings should be made, so as to have the plants ready when the ground is in a suitable condition for setting. The early small-growing varieties may be set 18 to 20 inches apart in the row. The later varieties should be set 214 to 3 feet apart. The seed can be sown broadcast, but I prefer to sow in rows one foot apart. An ounce of seed will produce about 3,000 plants; but it is a safe rule to sow an ounce to every 2,000 plants wanted. els?
I have been very successful with the late varieties by planting them about the first of June in hills where they are to grow. Make the hill a mere hoeful of earth, and with the thumb and finger put three to five seeds in the hill. When large enough to transplant, the surplus plants are very handy to replace any hills that may have been destroyed by the black fly or cut worm. Late plants are quite liable to be destroyed by the cabbage fly as soon as they appear above the ground. To prevent this, dust them over lightly just as they are coming up with fine air-slacked lime or soot. Do not delay this even for a day, for the delay may be fatal to the crop. It is best applied when the dew ison. For the green cabbage worm, so destructive in some localities, I have found Pyrethrum or Persian Insect Powder a perfect remedy. It is not poisonous, and may be used with perfect safety. Sprinkle it on the worms with a small dredging box. I have used it quite extensively and always with success.
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FOR SALE. 200,000 Cabbage Plants. 300,000 Celery Plants.
For prices, see page 40. ae Bd Bd
JERSEY WAKEFIELD. HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION.
The four following are leading Karly Cabbages, usually grown by market gardeners for the early market :
The Early Jersey Wakefield—This is the earliest cabbage with market gardeners in all parts of the country. Heads conical and compact; a general favorite. Pkt. 10c: oz. 20c; Ib. $2.00. roms
Henderson’s Early Summer—tThe earliest of the flat varieties: about ten days later than the Wake- field, but as it is larger it soon supersedes it in the market. It isa good cabbage to sow late, about the 10th of June, to fill out the late crops where plants have failed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Uc; lb. $1.65.
All Head Early—A variety in which the plants are more compact, the leaf smoother and thicker and the heads rounder, harder and more uniform in shape than the Early Summer. Certainly a good variety, which prom- ises to become very popular. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c ; lb. $1.65.
Henderson’s Succession Cabbage—This new cab- bage is nearly as early as Henderson’s Harly Summer, and somewhat larger. It forms a solid head and very uniform. The past season I grew it and it proved to be a fine market cabbage. It is becoming a popular cab- bage with shippers on account of the firmness of the heads. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.85.
Vandegaw-— There has been quite a demand for this new cabbage; but it is claimed by seedsmen that it is the same as All Seasons. Itisa good cabbage—just as good as All Seasons. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.50.
All Seasons—This cabbage has received very high com- mendation. It can be grown equally well for an early or late fall crop. Very reliable to head, and the heads are large and solid. When wanted tora Winter Cab- bage the seed should not be sown in this latitude till about the first of June, and the plants set about the S = first of July. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: 1b. $1.50. ALL SEASONS.
20 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
[rate and Winter Gabbases.
The cabbages in greatest demand for winter shipping are the Danish Ballhead, or Danish Winter, and the Hollander, or Dutch Winter. They grow more solid heads than other cabbages, and for that reason they stand freezing weather better, and there is less waste in handling them.
Fottler’s Brunswick, Warren and Premium Flat Dutch are larger cabbages and yield more tons to the acre, and are fine cabbages for fall shipping.
Succession and All Seasons are also largely grown for fall shipping, as they can be set later in the
season and still make solid heads of good size.
Danish Balihead or Danish Winter—(For description see Novelties page 8.) Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c : lb. $3.25.
Fottier’s Improved Brunswick—This is the most reliable to head of the Drumhead varieties, and a capital fall or wintercabbage. Itis grown more than any other sort. Stems short, heads large, flat, compact and solid. Those who have had but little experience in growing cabbages will make no mistake in selecting this cabbage. Pkt. 5e¢ ; oz. 15c; Ib. $1.50.
Lupton—There has been considerable inquiry for
~— the past two years for this cabbage. It was originated on Long Island. It is of the Flat Dutch type, coming in after the second early varieties and before the late. It combines the vigor of growth of the late sorts with the sure heading qualities of the best second earlys. It promises to be a fine main crop cabbage. Pkt. 10c ; oz. 20c ; lb. $1.80.
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Premium Flat Dutch—The best of the large flat Drumheads; short stems, heads large and very solid. Somewhatlaterthan Fottler’s Brunswick, and should be set ten days or two weeks earlier. It needs a strong soil, when it can be depended upon to give agreat weight of crop. Mr. Horace Taft,who has grown it for a number of years, says:
““My cabbage last year would weigh 12 to 15 pounds, trimmed,”’ Pkt. dc; oz. 15¢c; lb. $1.50. Hollander or Dutch Winter—(For description see Novelties, page 8.) Pkt. 10c , oz. 35c ; 1b. $3.50. Henderson’s Autumn King—Mr. Henderson says: ‘‘ We believe this to be tne finest strain of late cabbage extant. It produces even heads of enormous size,and can be relied upon to produce a greater weight per acre than any other late sort. from the fact of producing few outer leaves and going all to head.”” Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1b. $1.60. Warren Stone Mason-—lIsa very popular cab- bage in some parts of this state, where it is grown under the name of ‘“‘ Warren.” ‘Ihe heads are deep, round, and very solid. One of the most re- liable tohead uphard. Heads up aboutthesame time as the Fottler’s, and is a first-class cabbage for fall shipping. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 1b. $1.60. The _ Early W inning- stadt—is among cab- bages what the Baldwin isamong the apples, al- ways __relia- ble. Heads conical, me
the verv best. Very reliable - tohead. Will head on light soils where & other kinds”
fail. It makes a good win- ter cabbage if the seed is not sown be- Ae the middle of June. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; lb.
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Burpee’s Sure Head—This cabbage has received the highest testimonials. Where the season is not too short, it is very reliable to head, and grows a great weight of crop. It is worthy of trial. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.50.
Improved American Savoy—The best of all the Savoys either for home use or the mar- ket. Plants are vigorous, very sure to head and densely and uniformly sa- voyed. The heads are re and 5 of the very &m& best quality. Ws Pkt. 10c; oz. = 20c ; Lb. $1.75.
Mammoth Red Rock— Itis the larg- est and best of Red Cabbages. The heads are of a deep red color, and almost as hard and solid as arock. Originated among market gardeners of New York, and is highlycommended. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1b. $2.00.
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WE SELL THE GENUINE SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. 2z
GAULIFLOWER.
t=" Quarter and half ounces at ounce rates. 1
This is one of my principal market crops. I have tested over thirty varieties of Cauliflowers. Many of the varieties were almost worthless, and it is useless to attempt to grow them with any profit. I offer only such varieties as I have found reliable. Caulifiowers do the best on low, moist land, as they require plenty of water. Very little can be done in heading Cauliflowers during the hot weather of thesummer. They do the best during the cool weather of the late autumn. They delight in a rich soil. The cultivation is the same as for cabbages. For an early crop the plants must be raised under glass. Fora late crop, sow the seed and transplant the sameas winter cabbage. I set the plants from the 20th of June to the 4th of July. To protect the young plants in the seed-bed from the black fly, dust them over lightly, just as they are coming up, with a fine air-slacked lime or soot, as recom- mended for cabbages. As soon as the heads of the cauliflower begin to form, cover them with a loose leaf, or tie a few leaves over the head to protect them from the sun, otherwise they will turn a brown color, which spoils their appearance. If troubled with green cabbage worm sprinkle the plants with Pyrethrum or Persian Insect Powder. It is a sure remedy, as I know from experience.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt—The best of the Erfurt class of cauliflowers ; comes nearest to the gen- uine Snowball of any variety I know. Growth is
upright, leaves smali, and very reliable to head. A valuable cauliflower.
Henderson’s Early Snowbali— This is the best cauliflower grown. I have grown it for years, and have always found it reliable to head. It never fails. Almost every plant will
produce a solid head. Growth upright, and can be set 3x11¢ feet. It has the additional merit of protecting, by its inner leaves, the head from the sun, which few cauliflowers do. Pkt. 40c; oz. $4.00.
Early Snowball—Not Henderson’s, but so near it that it takes an expert to tell the difference. Nearly every plant forms a good solid head. Pkt. 30c ; oz. $3.00.
Extra Early Paris—One of the earliest of all cauliflowors. Short stem; heads white and tender. Pkt. 12c; oz. $1.00
Cauliflower Plants—For price see page 40.
Pkt. 30c ; oz. $3.00.
Lenormand’s Short Stem—A medium early variety. Heads good sized and well formed. Pkt. 12c; oz. $1.00.
Large Late Algiers—Thisis a very large, and the very best of all the late cauliflowers. It should be set 3x3 feet. It makes the largest head of any cauliflower I have grown, though they are not so white or solid as the Snowballs or Erfurts. Sow the seed quite early, in the open ground, and set the plants by June 20th, and you may expect fine cauliflowers by the middle of September. Pkt. 12¢; oz. $1.00.
CARROTS.
Carrots require a deep, rich soil. I grow them very successfully on muck land, and have grown over 900 bushels to the acre. I consider them excellent for horses when kept on dry feed. Sow from the middle of May to the first of June, in drills 18 inches apart, and thin to three inches in the rows. Keep free from weeds, and the tops will soon shade the ground and further weeding will be unnecessary. The White Bel- 5 Ny © 7 gian will give the largest crops, but it is not so nutritious as the Or- EE
ange Carrots; as it grows partly above ground it is easier to harvest.
Early Scarlet Horn—Earliest and best for early spring sowing out of doors. small, roots top-shaped, Color orange-red. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c; lb. 65c.
Half-Long Scarlet, Stump-Rooted Nantes—A stump-rooted Orange Carrot; intermediate between the Long Orange and the French Short Horn. Pkt. 5c; oz.
10c ; lb. 60ce.
half long, uniform in shape.
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CHANTENAY.
Chantenay Stump-Rooted—A new
stump-rooted carrot.
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it cannot _be excelled. Popular with gar-
Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; lb. 60c.
The Danvers Orange—lI regard the Dan- vers Carrot as great an improvement on the Long Orange as the Danvers Onion is on the common yellow. It gives greater bulk with less length of root, and being shorter it is easier to dig. My seed is the genuine Danvers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Tops stump-rooted.
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Long Orange—This is an old standard variety, and largely grown.
uw. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 55c.
DANVERS ORANGE.
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Guerande, or Oxheart—This variety, though not a long carrot, will produce very large crops, the diame- ter often being as great as the length. Color, bright orange, and fine grained. This carrot, by reason of its shortness, would be especially valuable to raise on heavy land, where it is much labor to dig them. Pkt. dc 3; 0Z. 10c; Ib. 65c.
Ciant White Belgian, Green Top—Grows one-third above ground; the lower part of the root is white, while that above ground is green. A very heavy cropper. Grown exclusively for stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢; lb. 50c.
GELERY.
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Celery is one of our principal market crops, and we sell the same kind of seed we sow for our own crops. The culture of Celery is very simple when properly managed. Many beginners in Celery growing fail to sprout the seed, because they do not observe the necessary conditions. Celery seed is very small, and care should be taken to cover the seed very lightly and give partial shade, to keep the surface of the soil moist until the seed is sprouted, when the shade must he removed to prevent the young plants from run- ning up spindling. When the plants are three inches high transplant them into-a bed prepared for the purpose, three inches apart. Shear off the tops of the plants to make them grow stocky. If the plants do not stand too thick in the row, they may be sheared off where they stand, and save the labor of transplant_ ing. Transplant into the field, on the surface of the ground, five or six inches apart, in rows 314 feet apart for the dwarf varieties, and six to seven inches apart in rows four feet apart for the large varieties. Trim back tops and roots when transplanting. Be careful to press the soil firmly about the roots, pressing the soil each side of the plants with the feet. Nothing further is needed for four or five weeks but to keep the plants free from weeds. The easiest way to blanch the self-blanching sorts is to set up boards ten or twelve inches wide on each side of the row, bringing them nearly together at the top, and holding them in place by a clamp made of hoop iron or heavy wire. It will blanch in eight to ten days, according to the weather.
Where celery is grown on a large scale for market, ‘“‘handling’’ with the hands and banking up with a spade is no longer practiced. About the first of October a furrow is turned up against each side of the row, with a one-horse plow or some kind of a celery hiller, and the soil is pushed up against the rows with pushers made for the purpose, being blades about six inches by eighteen inches long, with handles attached. Two men push on opposite sides of the row. This partially blanches the self-blanching sorts and leaves the green varieties in good shape for putting into trenches or houses, where the blanching is done during the winter. If the grower has no house for storing his celery, he must trench it. Select a dry place and diga trench about a foot wide, and as deep as the celery is tall; stand the celery in the trenches, with the roots partially trimmed, so that the tops of the leaves will come even with the surface of the ground. There should be two or three inches of loose earth in the bottom of the trench so that the roots can start. Itis the formation of the small white rootlets that causes the celery to blanch. Caution should, therefore, be taken that the roots are not injured by too much drYing or by frost when taking up and transferring to the trenches. Cover with boards in this shape a, leaving the ends open for a circulation of air. We believe it is best to cover the celery with the boards when it is put into the trenches, as they protect it from the sun when too warm, and from rain in case of storms. When there is danger of hard freezing cover the boards with a light covering of earth or straw manure. Asarule, there is more danger of the celery rotting than of freezing.
(==> For further directions, see pamphlets on Celery Growing, in Premium List, on page 5 of this Catalogue.
Golden Self-Blanching Celery, or Golden Yellow Solid— This is considered by most growers a better celery than the White Plume. It is dwarf in growth. a rich golden yellow tender, crisp, solid, and a rich nutty flavor. It will be a favorite for those who grow celery for their own use. It is now grown more than any other variety by market gardeners for the fall market. This variety for fall, and the Golden Heart for winter are now the two standard celeries for market gardeners. It is readily blanched by putting boards one foot wide each side of the rows, bringing them nearly together at the top. One thousand feet of boards will blanch one thousand plants, and they can be changed once in eight or ten days before the weather ] ] / gets cold. If boards are not used, plow up a light furrow on CELRRY STORED IN TRENCH.
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each side of the row, and with the hands bring it around the plant so as to hold it upright, and it will soon blanch. It is not necessary to bank it up to the top of the leaves, as is done with the old or green varieties. We have taken pains to secure a supply of the Self-Blanching of the best French grown seed that is not surpassed by any in the market. The seed we have in stock was grown last season, and it is proven seed. It grew last year celery of the finest quality, heavy, solid, and first-class in every respect. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.25.
Henderson’s White Plume—A new variety; does not require blanching by the old process. By simply pushing up
the stalks and bringing up the dirt with a hoe the blanching will be done complete. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ib. $2.25.
Henderson’s Pink Plume—A new and ornamental celery. Practically the same as the White Plume, except that the stalks are suffused with a delicate pink, rendering it very attractive for the table. It has the delicate flavor of the ‘* Red Celeries.’’ Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.25.
New Rose—The best of the Red Celeries, which are becoming more popular, and justly so, for they are more hardy than the white varieties, and winter better. They are also the finest flavored. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1b. $2.00.
Giant Pascal—A selection from the popular Golden Self- Blanching. Grows larger, with broad stalks, which are usually crisp, tender and stringless. Will keep later than the Self-Blanching, but not as well as the Golden Heart and other green celeries. Pkt. 10c ; 0z. 20c; lb. $2 00.
' Dwarf Golden Heart—The most popular of all the green varieties, and more grown than any others. The heart, when blanched, is full and solid, of a waxy or golden color ; most excellent flavor, and
one of the best winter keepers. It is difficult to get a superior strain of this particular variety, but we think we have succeeded in doing so. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c ; lb. $1.75.
Perfection Heartwell—A large, solid growing variety, of excellent flavor and a creamy white color. It makes an excellent market sort for winter use, as the stalks are clear and attractive in color, with a golden-yellow heart, and of a size to influence purchasers. Very popular in the New York markets, where it is considered by many the finest of all winter varieties. Pkt. 10c: oz. 20c; lb. $2.00.
Evan’s Triumph—A new celery of superb quality, and noted for its long-keeping qualities. The stalks are large, solid, crisp, and have a nut-like flavor. Worthy of a place among the late-keeping celeries, Should be set early. See page8. Pkt. 10c;0z 30c; lb. $3.00.
Dwarf White Solid—Dwarf, close habit. The stalks are good size, very solid, and when blanched is a yellowish-white ; crisp, tender, and fine flavor. A good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.60.
Crawford’s Half Dwarf—This variety has great vigor of growth, equaling the large-growing sortsin weight of bunch. When blanched it is yellowish-white, solid, and possessing the nutty flavor peculiar to the dwarf kinds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.60.
Turnip-Rooted (CELERIAC)—Forming turnip-shaped bulbs of celery flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.25.
Celery for Flavoring—Old seed, excellent for flavoring pickles, etc. Oz. 10c; lb. 30c.
For prices of CELERY PLANTS, see page 40.
GURLED GRESS, or PEPPER GRASS.
This is a small, well-known pungent salad, used with lettuce, to which it makes a most agreeable addition. A fresh sowing should be made about once in ten days, as it matures rapidly, and can be eaten only when young and tender. It is fine for garnishing and to eat with cold meats. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.
WHITE PLUME CELERY.
GOLDEN HEART.
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ROCHESTER, N. Y.
GORN.
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EVERGREEN.
When not ordered Pints at quart rates; four quarts Packet B contains nearly half a pint.
The most profitable Sweet corn to grow for marketing green is the early and the late. Stowell’s Ever- green is the variety usually grown for canning, but I prefer Perry’s Hybrid or Old colony for market, as
they are earlier and nearly as large.
Sweet corn should not be planted until the ground is warm, as it is
more liable to rot than the common field corn, though the early corn is quite hardy and may be planted
earlier than the later sorts.
To have a succession, plant in this latitude every two weeks from the middle
of May toJuly. Further south the planting may be done earlier and continued later.
Early Yarieties.
Extra Early Cory—The earliest Sweet Corn: earlier than the Marblehead or Minnesota, which it has superseded. Market gardeners know the value of the first corn. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B. 10c; qt. 30c; bu. $2.50.
White Cob Cory—The same as the above, except the cob is white instead of red, which many con- sider an improvement. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c; bu. $2.50.
Early Minnesota—This old and deservedly pop- ular variety is one of ths best early sorts for the market and the private garden. Stalks short and not suckering, bearing one or two ears well covered with husks; ears long, eight rowed ; kernels very broad, sweet and tender, not shrink- ing muchindrying. Pkt. A 5c; pkt.B 10e; qt. 30c.
Crosby’s Early Sugar—The sweetest of the early varieties ; ears rather small, but a very fine corn for family use, and largely grown for market on
account of its fine quality. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c.
Perry’s Hybrid—This corn is too well known to market gardeners to need a description. Ears good size and two on a stalk. More generally grown for a second early corn than any other. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B. 10c; qt. 30c.
Old Colony—A large-eared variety that is a few days earlier than Evergreen. The ears are large —sixteen to twenty rowed—and two to the stalk. The ear and kernels are larger than the Coun- try Gentleman, and the skin of the kernels is less tough. It cannot be excelled as a market sort, and is one of the best for canning. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B 10c: qt. 30c; bu. $2.50.
[rater Varieties.
Mammoth—tThis variety produces the largest ears of any sort with which we are acquainted, a single ear sometimes weighing from two to three pounds. It is of excellent quality, sweet, tender and delicious, and its only fault is the immense size of its ears. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c.
Black Mexican—A black-grained corn, and one of the sweetest of all. Those who have not tried it should do so. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c.
Stowell’s Evergreen—An old standard variety for late corn. ‘The ears are large, deep grained. Largely grown forcanning. Pkt. Ade; pkt.B 10c ; gt. 30c: bu. $2.25.
The Egyptian, or Washington Market—A very tall late corn, growing ten to eleven feet high. Should be planted four feet apart each
way, and not more than four stalks left in the hill. One of the very best for a late crop ; sweeter than Evergreen. Pkt. A ic; pkt. B 1U0c; qt. 30c.
Parching Gorn.
White Rice—The old standard rice parching corn that has been long in use. Kernels pointed. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 40c.
Mapledale Prolific—The most prolific of all, having four to six ears toa single stalk. It grows five to six feet high, ears uni- formly good size, kernels pearly white, pops to large size, and very tender. Pkt. A ic: pkt. B 15¢ ; qt. 40c.
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-GUGUMBERS.
[ss~ So long as Cucumbers are wanted for the table, do not let any go to seed, as that impairs the fruiting of the vine.
Cucumbers require a warm, rich soil. In this climate it is useless to plant in the open air much before the first of June. Plant plenty of seed, and when all danger of insects is past, thin to four plants in the hill, For pickles, plaut the last of June. Early Cucumbers for market are grown mostly in greenhouses, but for family use they may be grown easily in the following manner: Dig a hole in the ground one foot deep and two feet across, and nearly fil! with warm manure. Cover with five or six inches of earth, and over the center place a small shallow box, with a light of glass or a piece of muslin over the top. Give air when the weather is warm, and water freely. As the plants grow, draw the earth around the stems. I have grown them quite successfully in this manner.
WHITE SPINE. EARLY CLUSTER.
SThornburn’s New Everbearing—New and reliable. Small size. Enormously productive, and very early. Valuable for LONG GREEN. pickles. While other cucumbers will cease to bear unless they are picked before ripening, this continues to produce fruit until killed by frost, whether they are picked or not. Cucumbers in every stage of growth can be found on the vines at the same time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 70c.
Early Creen Cluster—Quite early ; small ; grow- Spine. Cucumbers are large, showy, and fine for ing in clusters; prickly; productive. Pkt. 5c; slicing, but not so good for pickling as the Cool
oz. 10c; Ib. 60c. and Crisp. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Early Frameor Short Green—Oldand popular. | Green Prolific, or Boston Pickling—as a Medium size; excellent for pickling. Grows pickling cucumber this is unsurpassed; immense- straight ; bright green, crisp, tender flesh. Pkt. ly productive, growing straight and uniform. I
5¢e; oz. 10c; lb. 60c. made athorough baal oF ae cue Avie rer pins = fection Pickling, and the Green Prolific yielde a eee iae alae ener ise ape just double the number for pickles, anit of finer clusively both for cucumbers and pickles. Pkt. shape and quality. Pkt. 5¢;0z. 10¢; Ib. 60c. 5e; oz. 10c; 1b. 60c. Japanese que ne eueu mela enouny Early White Spine—This is the standard cucum- bers run, but this one cimbs. HLS (Onna ber for the table, whether grown in the open air brush or Boletiee ? ying ene peeving phe Bee or under glass. Early; uniformly straight and cumbers off the ground, and requiring less room bets hel Be iterate : : ‘ than when running. Can be grown on a trellis, very attractive ; productive; great favorite with F {ti Feit a Ue market gardeners. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 10c ; lb. 60c. like lads Picea ae anda tee ee elcal Cool and Crisp—A strain of the White Spine. See Cate ded for growing under glass. Early; productive; bears along time. When small Tae CH Sc aeashewoed long; a: ee ellen analy dark green and slightly tapering, making it a fine Piet se loz doce lbns0e. cucumber for pickles. Pkt. 5c: oz. 1Uc; 1b. 60c. Ze JON at 8 , Evergreen,or Long White Spine—This variety | West India CGherkin, or Burr—sSmall, rough, gruws Jarger and longer than the Early White prickly fruit. Only for pickling. Pkt. 5e; oz. Le.
EGG PLANT.
A tender plant which, when well grown and properly cooked, is one of the most delicious gar.len vegetables. Sow the seed like tomato seed in a hot- bed, and give the same treatment as the tomato; but more care should be taken in transplanting to prevent the plants from being kiiled by sudden exposure. Those who have not a hot-bed can sow the seed in a box in the house. The plant should be protected from the potato bug, as they eat them as greedily as potato vines.
Improved New York Purple—Very large and fine; the best variety.
Pkt. 1c ; oz. 30c. ENDIVE.
A useful salad for fall or winter use ; also used for garnishing. Sow the seed in June or July, and, when partly grown, thin the plants to a foot apart. The blanching is done by tying up the leaves iothe form of a cone. This excludes the light from the inner leaves, which become blanched in three to five weeks,accord- ing to the temperature; or the blanching may ss be done by simply covering the plants with EGG PLANT. slats or boards.
Large Creen Curled—The hardiest, and highly ornamental, crisp and tender when blanched. Used also for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.25. Broad-Leaved Batavian—Has broad, plain or slightly wrinkled leaves. Preferred for soups or stews.
If outer leaves tied up will blanch and make a fine salad for the table. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.40.
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KALE, or BOREGOLE:
Grown extensively for the early spring market. Commonly known as “ Ger- man Greens,” or ‘‘Sprouts.’? Cultivated same as cabbage, which it resembles, but does not form a head. Seed should be sown in the latter part of August. The leaves are used in the early spring like spinach.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch —The variety largely grown by gardeners; leaves bright green, beautifully curled, and hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. 80c.
Dwarf German Greens, or Sprouts—Bright green, resembling ruta baga tops. Dwart; leaves numerous and of the best quality. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 0c; Ib. 75ce.
KOHL RABI.
A vegetable intermediate between the turnip andacabbage. The stem, just above the ground, swells into a bulb, something like a turnip. Cooked like turnips, for which they are a good substitute when young and tender.
Large Early Purple—Beautiful, tender, and excellent for the table. Pkt. he ; oz. 20c. Large Early White—Like the above, except in color. Pkt. 5c; oz: 20c.
LETTUGE.
Lettuce is grown everywhere a garden is made; but most people grow it _ KOHL RABI.
too thick for its development. It should be transplanted, when quite small, ‘
into rows a foot apart and five or sixinchesapart in the row. It will then form large plants, or heads. Farmers generally fail to get the full benefit of lettuce, because they do not have it early enough. It should be grown ready for use by the time the garden is made, which is the usual time, with most farmers, for sowing the seed. Raise the plants in a hot-bed, or in a box in the house, and when two inches high set out in a cold frame, or where they can be sheltered from cold winds, six by twelve inches apart. Give plenty of water. Suecessive sowing should be made to have a supply through the season.
Rawson’s Greenhouse Lettuce (NEw)—For hot-beds and green- houses exclusively. Larger than the Boston Market. A sure header ; does not rot in the heart. Pkt.5c; oz. 15c; 1b. $1.50.
Boston Market, or White Seeded Tennis Ball—One of the earliest, and much used for forcing. Forms a small, compact head. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00.
CABBAGE LETTUCE, Big Boston—The same as the Boston Market in color, shape and appear-
} ance, only dowble the size, and about ten days later. Its solidity and
great size of head render it a valuable variety for forcing in cold frames for the second early market. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15¢; lb. $1.25.
Salamander, or Frankfort Head—One of the best for summer use; will stand a greater amount of heat, and remain in head longer without running to seed than other varieties. Forms a large, compact head. Leaves bright green and very tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. $1.00.
Early Curled Simpson—An improvement on the old curled Silesia ; very early. Largely sown in cold frames for an extra early lettuce. Does not form a close head, but a compact mass of leaves of a fine yellowish-white. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. $1.00.
Black Seeded Simpson—Very large and fine cabbage lettuce; very popular. Does not form so compact a head as the Hansen, but is larger and more crisp. Very slow to run to seed. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c ; lb. $1.00.
Hanson—One of the largest and one of the best of the cabbage varieties, forming large heads, green outside and white inside, something like a cabbage. Stands summer heat well, and remairs
—— tender along time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. SL.00. YS ~ > Hubbard’s Market—A new cabbage lettuce forsummer use. Very fine. It is \\ also fine for forcing lettuce, making larger heads than the Tennis Ball. Pkt. SV) ae dc ; oz. 15¢; 1b. $1.20. SSS SS Vick’s Premium Cabbage—Same as Hubbard Market. Pkt.5e; 0z.15e; 1b.$1.20. COS LETTUCE. Paris White Cos—tThe Cos lettuce is quite different from the other varieties.
It grows upright, and forms conical elongated heads 7 or 8inches high. Tie the leaves together to insure bianching of the inside of the head. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: lb. $1.20.
LEEK.
Used in soups, being considered superior to the onion. Quite hardy and easily cultivated. Sow seed early ; when 6 or 8 inches high transplant into rows 10 inches apart. Set quite deep, so that the neck may be well blanched. The ground should be made rich for leeks.
American Broad Flag—Variety generally grown by market gardeners. Pkt. 5c: oz. 15¢; Ib. $1.25.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 27
MELONS.
Melons being of tropical origin, require a quick warm soil to ripen thoroughly in this climate. I have found that it is nearly useless to attempt to grow the large Southern Watermelons as far norch as Rochester. They do not ripen sufficiently to become sweet and tender. The two melons best adapted to our climate are the Ice Cream and Mountain Sweet. They will do the best in a light sandy soil, if the hills are made rich with manure. Make the hills with two or three shovelfuls of fine, well-rotted manure well mixed with the soil, the hills to be raised slightly above the surface of the ground. Plant a dozen or more seeds in the hill ; and when all danger from bugs is past thin to four geod plants ina hill. Musk Melons should be
planted six feet apart each way, and Watermelons nine feet. If the vines grow toorank, pinching off the ends of the shoots will cause them to fruit better. Do not plant Musk Melons near cucumbers or squashes.
Musk Melons.
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THE BANQUET. THE OSAGE.
Prolific Nutmeg, or Breakfast Melon—The | The Osage, or Miller’s Cream—tThe great best Nutmeg Melon I have ever grown. It is | market melon of Chicago; grows to good size; very early, medium size, yreen flesh throughout, | oval, oblong; flesh salmon color, rich and sweet; and of the most delicious flavor. Asa breakfast | very productive. A good market melon. Pkt. melon it has no equal. It is also very prolific, | dc ; oz. 10c; lb. 60ce. bearing ten or twelve melons to the hill. Pkt. Early Jersey Hackensack—The popular Musk 5¢; 0%. 10c ; Ib. 75e. Melon with the New Jersey market gardeners.
The Banquet—A most delicious melon of recent | About ten days earlier than the old Hackensack, introduction. The melons are small size and | which has been grown so extensively for the New beautifully netted. The flesh isa dark salmon, | York market. Large size. Green fiesh and fine very thick, and the richest flavor. Wegrew them _ flavor.. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: lb. 60c. ; last season and found them a capital breakfast S§urprise—This old variety is still highly esteemed melon. Wecommend it to all lovers of the yel- | by many. Vines hardy and productive: fruit low flesh melons. Either of the two melons | oval, not deeply ribbed, covered with slight above, cut up and eaten with cream, are equal to patches of netting ; skin yellowish white; flesh the best peaches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 75c | deep salmon color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 60c.
Crand Rapids Early Market—The earliest of Emerald Gem—The very best of the small yellow the large melons ; yellow flesh ; very productive, _ fleshed melons. Very early and prolific; flesh and quality fair. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. 60c. | thicker than most melons, exceedingly sweet and
Montreal Green Nutmeg—A very large nut- | delicious. Those preferring a yellow fleshed melon meg melon, deeply ribbed and netted ; skin and should not fail to try it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; 1b. 60c. flesh green, very thick, and of the finest flavor. Large Yellow Cantaloupe—The largest Musk Pkt. 5c; 02. 10c; 1b. 60c. Melon grown; will grow to 12 and 15 pounds in
eee : | weight. Early and fair flavor. Those who likea a large melon should try it. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 1b. 60c.
Delmonico—The best of the large-sized orange or yellow-fieshed melons ; oval shaped, finely netted; pronounced by connoisseurs the best flavored yel- low-fleshed melon grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; 1b. 60c.
° poe 2 COSMOPOLITAN,
Cosmopolitan—This variety is one of the most beautiful of the green-fleshed melons. Fruit slightly oval, nearly round, without ribs. Color light green, but becoming covered at maturity with dense silver gray netting. Flesh green, firm, sweet, and uniformly high flavored. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; lb. 6Uc.
McCotter’s Pride—A new melon, nearly round, and of the largest size. The skin is dark green, moderately ribbed and netted. The flesh is orange-red, very thick, sweet and of fine flavor. RA PGE. be: oz: 15¢e% lb. $1.50. JERSEY HACKENSACK.
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WATER MELONS.
ICE CREAM MELON.
ice Cream, or Peerless—I consider this the best |
Water Melon grown at the North; one of the earliest; medium size, white seeded, rind thin, fiesh bright red, solid to the center, very tender and sweet. Too tender for a good shipping ae as it breaks easily. Pkt. ic; oz. 10c;
50.
Mountain Sweet—An old favorite. One of the earliest; well adapted to the Northern States. Medium size, dark green and red flesh. Largely grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. d0c.
Sweet Heart—Ripens early; uniformly large and handsome; mottled light-green rind, thin and firm ; flesh bright red and very tender, melting and sweet. Bears handling well, and is a fine shipping melon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Florida Favorite—One of the best of the new melons. Ripens earlier than most of the South- ern melons. Striped oblong, dark and light green: crimson fiesh, crisp and very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 50ce.
MUSHROOMS.
MUSHROOM BED.
GREEN AND GOLD.
Henderson’s Creen and CGold—A beautiful new variety. Flesha golden orange; in flavor it surpasses all the red and pink fleshed varieties ; among the earliest. A novel and valuable variety. Pkt. 5e ; oz. 0c; Ib. 60e. ae
Kolb’s Gem—tThis melon has attained great pop- ularity in the South by reason of its great size, great yield, and fine shipping quality. Its flavor is the best, and remainsin fine condition for two or three months. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; lb. 50c.
Black Spanish—An old standard melon; rather late, but one of the very best. Large size, dark green: flesh bright red, rich and sweet; very popular, and still largely grown for market ; better than some of the new varieties. Pkt. dc; oz. 10c; lb. 50c.
Dixie—A new melon. Very popular; ripens early ;
finely marked, very sweet, and one of the best shipping melons.
Citron—For preserves. preserves.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 50c.
Used for sweetmeats and Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c ; lb. 60ce.
NEW DIXIE MELON,
For the next five years there will be money in growing Mushrooms. The demand is increasing much faster than the supply. They can be grown more easily than is generally supposed. Any dark room, cellar or shed, where the temperature can be kept 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, will grow Mushrooms. Beds must be prepared with fresh horse manure and soil, into which pieces of Mushroom Spawn are placed. In about six weeks a crop of Mushrooms may be expected, if the proper conditions have been observed. (For full directions for growing see ‘‘ Mushrooms, and How to Grow Them,” in the Premium List, on page 5 of this
Catalogue.”’
Mushroom Spawn—tThe English spawn is considered the !best for this country. It i icks of about one and a quarter pounds each. Price of bricks, 25c. each, by mail, oie comes in bricks o
paid; bricks by express, not prepaid, 16c. each.
MUSTARD.
As it is quite hardy it can be sown in Sow thickly in rows, and cut when two inches high. W hite—The best for salad or culinary purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. 35e.
A pungent salad, used the same as cress. the early spring.
MY WATER-CLEANED SEED IS THE BEST SEED. 29
WATER GLEANED ONION SEED.
Onion Seed is my leading specialty, and my seed is second to none in the country. My stock of Yellow Globe Danvers has been im- proved by careful selection for nearly twenty y, years, using only the most perfectly formed
N y yy f Lin bulbs for seed stock. In addition to raising I WY E\ SP Uf V/ yy y/ the best possible seed from the best stock, I
do what is seldom done by seed growers, and that is, after my seed has been cleaned by the mill in the usual way, it is all WATER CLEANED. This is an expensive way to clean seed, as all the light, half-filled seed that goes through the mill is washed out and thrown away. But if expensive, itis thorough. Seed that sinks in water must be heavy seed and sure to grow. When aman sows water-cleaned seed, he need not lie awake nights worrying about it, it is sure to grow.
There is no vegetable where the quality of the seed has more to do with the result of the crop than the Onion. Serd that looks all right may produce a crop of thick-necked, immature Onions that will be nearly worthless. Only THE BEST SEED FROM THE BEST STOCK is safe tosow. The difference in the seed may, and often does, make a difference of hundreds of dollars in the value of the crop. Some years ago when onion seed and onions were both high, aneighbor of mine refused to pay $3.00 per pound for my seed, and went into the city and bought seed at half the price. He sowed it upon half an acre of good land, but did not harvest a bushel of onions. The whole crop was thick-necks. He saved $4.00 on the seed and lost at least $200 on the crop.
The seed should be sown in the spring as soon as the ground isdryenoughtowork. Thereis little danger of the seed rotting by sowing too early. Sow four or five pounds to the acre, in drills 14 inches apart, and be careful not to let the weeds get a start of the onions. A few days’ neglect in weeding the first time may be fatal to the crop. Four Weedings are generally necessary. They are cured or dried upon the ground, and if the weather is pleasant topped in the field. They must not be stored in piles, as they heat rapidly. IL have a house, built partly under ground, for storing them, with shelves two feet apart, upon which the onions are placed eight to ten inches deep.
HEMAN GLAss—The Yellow Danvers Onion Seed I ‘got of you last season was the best I ever used. I
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had the best crop of onions near me. O. A. ELWELL. From one pound of your Prizetaker Onion Seed I grew last year 200 bushels of extra fine onions, and there was not two bushels of small onions among them. JOHN DEVANNY.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. RED WETHERSFIELD. WHITE GLOBE.
The Prizetaker—(For description see page 10.) One of our customers raised 981 bushels of these onions on less than one acre. (See Testimonial, page 10.) Todo this you must sow American grown seed. The imported seed will not ripen as well as the home-grown seed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.50.
Yellow Globe Danvers—The Danvers is the most popular of the Yellow Onions, and a great many of them are grown. It is productive, a good keeper, and always sells well in the market. My seed is my own growing, of the crop of ’97, and water-cleaned. There is no better seed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c: lb. $1.10.
Yellow Clobe Danvers—Not my own growing, but good seed ; new crop and thoroughly tested. Pkt. 5c oz. 12c; Ib. 90c.
Michigan Yellow Clobe—This is a fine strain of the Globe Danvers Onion. Color, orange yellow. Spherical in shape, small tops and small neck, and ripens down evenly. It has been developed with great care, and is especially adapted to black muck lands. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; lb. $1.00.
Extra Early Red CGlobe—My own growing, and water cleaned. Earlier than the Danvers or Red Wethersfield. True Globe, and very free from scallions. Ripens up hard, and a good onion to winter. I have grown 700 bushels to the acre and not two bushels of scallions. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; lb. $1.00.
Southport Early Red Clobe—Same type as above, true Globe. Firm and hard; ripens upthoroughly, and free from scallions. Grows somewhat larger, and is nearly as early. Earliest and best of the Southport Reds ; can be grown wherever the Danvers is grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; lb. $1.00.
Red Wethersfield—On strong land yields heavy crops; especially adapted to the rich lands of the West, where itis largely grown. A good keeper, and winters well. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12c; lb. $1.00.
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg—A large flat onion, bottoming readily, and is much grown by gardeners for bunching in a green state as it bottoms quicker than the Globe Onions. Pkt. 5c; oz. 12¢ ; lb. 90c.
White Clobe—A fine white onion, and a heavier cropper than the Silverskin. Fine globe shape, and mild flavor. Sells higher than the red or yellow sorts. Should be cured under shelter. Does not winter well. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c ; lb. $1.75.
White Portugal, or Silver Skinned—True, delicate, early ; not ae a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1b. $1.75. EARLY RED GLOBE.
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Foreign Onions.
Early Neopolitan Marzajola—An early, white flat onion, much
grown for bunching. It will mature acrop the earliest of all, or it
can be sown the last of June and still mature a crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.25.
Mammoth Silver Skin—(White Gar- ganus)—The King of Onions. Very large. Matures early. Skin a silvery white; very mild and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20e; lb. $1.25.
New Mammoth Pompeii—(Red Gar- ganus)—A fine Italian variety. rivaling the Silver King in weight, producing Onions weighing fourto five pounds each. Skin a delicate red, fiesh nearly white, and mild flavor. Where it can be sown in the fall the onions grow toa very large
_ Size. Pkt. 10¢: oz. 20¢ ; lb. $1.25.
Giant Rocca of Naples—A very large globe-shaped variety. Reddish-brown color; flavor sweet and delicate. Pkt. 10c: oz. 15¢; lb. $1.00. i=" Persons wishing ten pounds or
more of Onion Seed will receive special
prices on application.
MAMMOTH SILVERSKIN. MABRZAJOLA.
Onion Sets.
I give prices on Onion Sets only by the quart. As the market for Sets frequently fluctuates, the prices by the bushel will be given on application.
Yellow Bottom Sets—Per qt., prepaid, 30c; not prepaid, per qt., 20c.
White Bottom Sets—Per qt., prepaid, 35c ; not prepaid, per qt., 25c.
Ok RA.
This plant is from the West Indies, and is grown for its green seed pods, which are used in soups, or can be stewed and served as asparagus. Sow the seed as soon as the ground is warm, in shallow drills, about two feet apart, and thin to 12 inches in the row. The pods should be gathered quite green.
White Velvet—The earliest and best for the North. Pkt. dc; oz. 10c:
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Used for garnishing and seasoning soups and salads. Succeeds best ina mellow, rich soil. Sow quite early in the spring, as the seed germinates quite slowly. Soak the seed in warm water 24 hours before sowing. Thin the plants to 6 inches or transplant in rows. It may be sown in the fall, as it will live through the winter by protecting with leaves or other covering. Carter’s Champion Moss Curled—The most elegant curled parsley
grown. Pkt.5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 65c.
PEPPERS.
T= Half Ounces at Ounce Rates._&j
Peppers are tender annuals, used for seasoning and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties are preferred for
the latter purpose. Sow in a hot-bed, or ina warm, sheltered VG
border in May; when 3 inches high transplant 18 inches apart.
Large Sweet Bell—A large, early variety of mild flavor; rind thick and fleshy ; the bestfor pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth-—Simiiar to the Sweet Bell, but larger and milder; used for making mangoes or stuffed pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Ruby King—A very large pepper, bright ruby red; very mild flavor, and can be sliced as a salad and eaten like cucum- bers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
Golden Queen—A_ remarkably prolific pepper; like the Sweet | .<2:@4% Bell in size and shape, buta gold- gx7y en color when ripe. Very mild we iby flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25e.
Red Cluster—A pepper resembling Red Chili; penpers grow in clust- ers at the ends of the branches, making a beautiful ornamental “> plant as well as a useful one. y Pkt. 5e¢; oz. 30e.
Long Red Cayenne—Long, slen- der, of bright red color; pungent.
LONGRED RED CHIL) The capsicum of commerce. PEt. S
CAYENNE. 5C ; OZ. 25¢c. LARGE SWEET BELL.
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NOTT’S EXCELSIOR IS THE BEST FAMILY PEA. 3
- PARSNIPS.
Parsnips should be sown in the early spring. as the seed will seldom germinate in dry, hot weather. Sow in drills 18 inches apart, and thin to 3 inches in the drill. Cultivate the same as carrots. Parsnips are improved by remaining in the ground untilspring; those wanted for winter use can be dug and stored in pits. They are excellent for fattening cattle and hogs.
Long Hollow Crown—tThe old standard variety, whether for table use or for stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 40c.
Carter’s New Maltese—A new sort, said to be smoother and whiter than the above,
Pkt. 5¢; oz. 8c; lb. 40e. PEAS.
The prices of peas include the payment of postage by mail or express charges. When not ordered sent prepaid, 15 cents per quart may be deducted from the prices quoted below. Pints at quart rates and four quarts at peck rates. No half punts put up. The packets are in two sizes. Pkt. B contains nearly half a pint.
Peas mature the earliest on light, rich soil. Sow in the spring as soon as the frost is out of the ground, and sow three to four inches deep. They will stand a good deal of cold and some frost, and you can hardly get them in too early. But if the wrinkled varieties are sown quite early, it must be on a dry soil, as they are more liable to rot than the smooth peas. They are, however, much the sweetest and best-flavored peas. To have a succession make two or more sowings. Sow the early, smooth, hardy peas, like the Maud S. and Alaska, as soon in the spring as the frost is fairly out of the ground, and two or three weeks later make a second sowing of the early kinds, and sow, also, some of the wrinkled peas. This will give a succession from the last of June till late in July, when the early . corn will be ready for use. PARSNIP.
I Want to Call Special Attention to
FOUR NEW PEAS. e ak
1.—Nott’s Excelsior.
2.—The Improved Stratagem. 3.—Pride of the Market. 4,.—Long Island Mammoth.
q i } | \ NS STRATAGEM. -“nASVT~ N Vee Ca 0 a a
Nott’s Excelsior has steadily grown in favor for the past four or five years, until it is now acknowledged to be the best of the Early Dwarf Peas. It is among the very earliest of the green wrinkled peas. Vines are larger and more vigorous than the American Wonder. It is dwarfish in habit, growing about 20 inches in height, and is wonderfully productive for a dwarf pea. Those who have not tried it will be both surprised and gratified if they will give it a trial. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c.
The New Improved Stratagem is an improved strain of the old Stratagem, which was one of the best filled of the large-podded peas, and cannot fail to please everyone who grows it. The pods are large and usually well filled with large peas of the very best quality. It is said to yield more shelled peas to a bushel of pods than any other pea. Gardeners will make no mistake in sowing the New Stratagem. Pkt. A 5c: pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c.
("For further description see * Novelties,’ page 9.
Pride of the Market—Another famous pea from England. It has become one of the most popular of market peas. It bears very large pods, filled with fine, large peas of superb quality. Height, one and one-half feet. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B lic; qt. 45c.
Long Island Mammoth-—A pea for market gardeners. Pods of the largest size and very productive. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 15c; qt. 45c.
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Extra Farly Yarieties.
First and Best—One of the earliest peas in the market. Height 244 feet. Produces pods of good size, well filled with smooth round peas of good quality. Ripens evenly, and requires only two pickings to clear the ground. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 35c.
Maud S.—A new extra early pea, as early as any of the fancy named sorts, and much better cropper than most of them. Itisa very vigor- ous grower, and contains more pods than most of the extra early sorts, and the pods are plump and well filled. It ripens up evenly, and enables the grower to put the whole crop in- to the first market. Gar- deners will make no mis- take in sowing this pea. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 35c.
Alaska, True—One of the very best and earliest of a the early peas, when the true Alaska can be ob- tained. My stock is guar- anteed to me to bethe genuine Alaska. Pkt. A
5c ; pkt. B 10¢; qt. 35c. Mr. William Mitchell, of the town of Greece, sowed some of our Alaska peas last spring, the 9th of April, and picked the peas, well ma- tured, the 3ist day of May,
X x only 52 days from the time WS of sowing. = a ae ee MAUD 8. Early Kent—A standard NOTT’S EXCELSIOR.
early smooth pea with gardeners. Very generally grown for field culture. Height 214 feet. Pkt. A5c; pkt. B 10c: qt. 35c. American Wonder—Nott’s Excelsior is of the same dwarf habit as the American Wonder, and isso much better in yield that we do not keep the Wonder any more.
Nott’s Excelsior—See page 31. vg Early Yarieties.
Pride of the Market—Scee page 31.
Premium Gem-—A very early green wrinkled pea, and a great favorite for family use. Prolific bearer, and of rich sugary flavor. Grown largely for market; 214 feet high. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B10c; qt. 40e. McLean’s Advancer—A green wrinkled pea of fine flavor, and is a great favorite with gardeners for a
second early variety. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 40c. : ‘Telephone—An English pea of recent introduction, and very popular. A strong grower, well filled with showy, large-sized, well-filled pods, containing six or seven peas each. One of the best of the new peas. ~— Pkt. A dc; pkt. B lic: qt. 45c. Long Island Mammoth—See page 31. : : Shropshire Hero—Vines 20 to 30 inches high, wonderfully productive of large pods, which are uniformly well filled with large fine colored peas of good quality. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 40c.
[;ater Yarieties.
Stratagem Improved—See page 31. : ‘
Bliss’ Everbearing—A desirable pea of unsurpassed "quality. Pods from 3 to 4 inches in length, and
peas very large. For continuance in bearing unexcelled. As it branches from the roots it should be
r= sown thin in the row. Height 18 inches to 2 feet. Pkt. A5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 40e.
Champion of England—The best and most popular of all the tall-growing peas. A profuse bearer ; aa tong pods: well filled with large rich peas. Grows 5 feet high, and requires bushing. Pkt. A 5c; pkt. B 10c; qt. 35c. f :
Black-Eyed Marrowfat—The favorite market variety for late crop. Very productive, with broad, well- filled pods. Height 4 feet, but does not require busbing. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c. :
White-Eyed Marrowfat—Similar to the above, except their eyes are white instead of black. Used largely for canning. Pkt. A dc; pkt. B 10c; qt. 30c. : Spree
Canada Field Peas—For sowing broadcast. Price, the lowest market rates at time of application.
wwwx Bags extra, 13c. and 15c. each. . PUMPKINS.
Pumpkins are grown mainly for feeding purposes, but the sweeter sorts are much prized for culinary uses. A few hills in the garden, grown the same as squashes, will give a good supply for family use. Quaker Pie Pumpkin—Somewhat resembling a squash, but a true
pumpkin, and most excellent for pies. It is small, nearly round, smooth
yellow skin covered with gray netting; flesh very thick, sweet and fine- flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 60c. : The Sugar—Small, but much better than the common pumpkin for pies.
Prolific; thick flesh; very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 1Uc; lb. 60c. ithe Large Tours, or Mammoth—Grows to immense size, often weighing
over 100 pounds. The pumpkin for those who want to grow the “ big-
gest pumpkin.”’ Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Connecticut, or Common Field—Large, productive. Grown for feed- ing stock. Pkt. 5c: 0z. 8c; qt. 25¢c: 1b. 30c; 4 qts. 75c., prepaid.
Sweet Cheese, or Kentucky Field—Flat, diameter being two or three times the length ; skin mottled light green and yellow, changing to rich cream color; flesh tender; excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 1b. 50c.
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THE CARMAN POTATOES, Nos. 1 and 3, ARE GREAT CROPPERS. 33
SEED POTATOES.
DISCOUNT—On all orders for Seed Potatoes amounting to $10.00, or over, a discount of 10 per cent. will be allowed.
I grow my Seed Potatoes, and mostly on muck land, which makes a change of soil for those who buy my seed. Some of my customers, who grow potatoes for the early market, say they can get nearly twice as many potatoes from my seed, grown on muck, as they can from their own seed, grown on sandy land.
The very early potatoes should be planted on land that is either naturally rich, or made so by fertilizers. The growth is so rapid, that unless there is plenty of available plant. food in the soil, they will mature before reaching a good marketable size. It is folly to expect a large yield of early potatoes on poor soil. If you must plant potatoes on poor soil, plant some of the late, strong-growing varieties, like the American Wonder or Great Divide. They will yield much better on poor land than the early potatoes.
SEED POTATOES IN 4-QUART BAGS.
For the convenience of our customers we put up our Seed Potatoes in cloth bags of four quarts each. Only one variety is put into a bag. These bags we sell for 25 cents each. From the number which have been ordered we believe this meets the wants of our customers, as it enables them to get the new varieties of potatoes at small cost. We have sometimes had orders to send these bags by mail, which of course we cannot do. One or more bags can be sent by express, but when several bags are ordered, a better way is to box them and send as freight. We frequently send them by freight with other seeds. That saves the postage on the seeds, which will often pay the freight on both the seeds and potatoes. At the price we ask for the bags we cannot afford to pay express charges on them; but when eight bags or more are ordered to be sent to one address, we will send by freight, and prepay the freight, to any place not more than 300 miles from Rochester.
Orders will be booked in the order received, and as long as our stock holds out. The potatoes will be shipped as soon as it can be done without danger of freezing. Please state how you want your potatoes shipped, whether by express or as freight, and be sure to give the station to which you want them sent, as it is often different from your address. The railroads do not bill anything for less than 100 pounds, so that any weight less than 100 pounds will go at 100 pound rate. For that reason small quantities had better be sent by express. Potatoes by the pound will be sent by mail or express, prepaid.
NoTE.—The past season was an unfortunate one forthe potato crop. Our crop of Seed Potatoes suffered badly ; first, from the heavy rains in July, which partly flooded our muck land; and, second, from the drouth in August and September. The result was that owr crop of seed potatoes was nearly a failure. Some of our varieties yielded hardly enough for our own seed another year, and of those varieties we shall have none for sale this year. The yield of other varieties was so small that we shall offer none by the barrel. We shall sell them only by the bushel, and our supply is limited even for that. When desired we will make up a barrel of different varieties at the bushel price, and make no charge for the barrel.
F.xtra Early Varieties.
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EARLY OHIO. EARLY MARKET. Early Ohio—For an early market potato the Early | Early Market—Belongs to the Early Ohio class. Ohio still stands at the head of the list. It is Quality the very best. Crop failed.
nearly round, wiz:h very few eyes, mostly in the i ior— i i seed end and nearly flush with the surface. ono ie er AEEee Cane Gaede, ie Color russety-white ; quality the best, and, what y is true of but few, it is a very good eating potato or aR py MET when only half grown. Cut shows the manner pee Wet MEWS eae of growth in the hill. Lb. 30c; pk. 50c ; bu. $1.50. 6 fl “ih Early Six Weeks—This potato is ot the Ohio type; astrong grower, with good sized tubers, and as early as the Early Ohio, some think earlier. Lb. 30¢c; pk.50c; bu.$1.50. Early Harvest — An oblong white pota- to. One of. the ear- liest and great vigor of growth. A large
IRISH COBBLER.
irish Cobbler—A very early white potato, ripen- ing with the Ohio varieties. Lb. 25c; pk. 40c;
yielder for an early a bu. $1.25, _ at potato, and of the EARLY HARVEST. Early Sunrise—This is a very early potato of the finest quality. <A Early Rose type, a large cropper and of the finest
valuable potato forextraearly crop. Crop failed. quality. Crop failed.
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Second Farly Varieties.
pearance and extra cooking qualities make it a very desirable potato. Lb. 25c; pk. 40c; | bu. $1.25.
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EARLY NORTHER.
Early Norther—A new potato resembling the | Early Rose in color, but is rounder and not so | long. Originated in the State of Maine. Hardy | and free from disease. Crop failed.
Vick’s Perfection —A fine and pro- ductive second early potato. The tubers grow com- pact in the hill, and are large size and uniform ; col- or white with pink tinge around the eyes like the He- bron. Its fine ap-
EARLY PURITAN.
Early Puritan—A second early potato of superior quality. It vields large crops of large, oblong white potatoes, and is fast becoming a universal favorite. Its excellent cooking qualities com- mend ittoall. Lb. 25c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.25.
Carman No. t—Originated on the trial grounds of the Rural New Yorker. It is a large, hand- some white potato, medium early, and‘is a valu-
PERFECTION.
pk. 50c; bu. $1.50.
[rate or Fall!Yarieties.
Carman No. 3—For a full description see‘page | Rural New Yorker No. 2—A large white potato, 10. Lb. 30c; pk. 50¢; bu. $1.50. oval, oblong, somewhat flat. Produces large crops, and is commended as a very fine table potato. It is hardy,and yields very heavy crops.
Lb. 25c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.25.
White Elephant—This is an old standard market potato, andis a great favorite with many grow- ers. Large size, and yields very large crops. Color white, with reddish tinge; flesh white and
| of the finest quality. A fine potato to plant on | rather light, sandy lands. Lb. 25c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.25. ites |
AMERICAN WONDER.
American Wonder—A very popular potato wherever grown. It yields large crops of | large showy potatoes, and is a favorite on the market. Itisa large, white, oblong potato, uni- form in size, very vigorous growth, and as near rust proof as a potato can be. Second size only. | Lb. 25¢; pk. 30c; bu. $1.00.
Creat Divide—An oblong, large, white potato of
SIR WILLIAM. Sir William—aA new late potato. Tubers white,
able potato for early fall marketing. Lb.¥%30c;
recent origin, giving promise of a fine market potato. It grows to good size, with practically no small ones. Eyes remarkably shallow, smooth and white. Season medium late. Lb. 30c; pk. 50c ; bu. $1.50.
long and somewhat flattened. A heavy cropper. By some claimed to be the best all-round potato now in the market. Our customers should give this potato a trial. See page10. Lb. 30c; pk. 50c; bu, $1.50.
Special Premium for Potatoes.
Any person ordering one bushel of potatoes may select AS A PREMIUM
one pound of any other variety on our list.
A SEED DRILL FOR EVERYBODY,
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FRENCH BREAKFAST.
Radishes must makea rapid growth to be crisp and tender. on heavy or clay soil it is difficult to grow good radishes.
RADISHES.
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See Page 4.
SCARLET GLOBE.
They thrive the best on a light, sandy soil ; For an early crop, sow the turnip varieties in a
hot-bed or in a warm place, protected from the cold winds. The best radishes will be secured by not sowing until the soil has become warm. As soon as they appear above the ground, sprinkle with some ashes or soot
to protect them from the turnip fly. make their best growth in the autumn.
to their freshness.
Winter radishes should be sown in July or August, and, like turnips,
Before severe frost take up and pit out of doors, or b i in a cool cellar, and they will keep crisp through the winter. Bence,
Before using put into cold water, which adds
It is well known among gardeners that French grown radish seed will produce much finer radishes than American seed. They will be more crisp and tender, and not so liable to be wormy, and do not run to seed
so quickly. My seed is French seed.
Early Scarlet Clobe—This is the standard radish for forcing under glass. Itis more used for that purpose than any other, and egg shape; flavor mild, crisp; will stand a great amount of heat without becoming pithy; also excellent for garden culture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 65c.
Early Deep Scarlet Olive-Shaped — Larger than the French Breakfast. Grows about an inch and a half long; flesh color or rose; very tender and crisp; a fine early market variety. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; Ib. 70c.
Long Scarlet Short Top—The standard variety for family use or for market gardeners. Grown everywhere. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 55c.
Early Golden Yellow Oval—A comparatively new sort, very popular in the New York market. The roots are oval, very smooth and handsome; bright, light yellow color, and of fine quality. It matures very quickly and has a small top and neck. Our stock is grown from selected roots and is very fine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 70c.
Beckert’s Chartier. or Shepard—New and
distinct ; long, and growsto a large size; color |
at the top, crimson; middle, pink; and at the bottom a waxy white;
doors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 55c.
Cray Summer Turnip—Ap early radish; some- times calied ‘‘Summer Buckskin ;’’ becoming very popular. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
French Breakfast, or Scarlet Olive-Shaped White-Tip—A scarlet radish with white tip, very beautiful, mild and tender, of quick growth and a great favorite. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Color a fine scarlet, |
flesh white, crisp and | mild. One of the very best for sowing out of |
Early Round Deep Searlet—A new turnip radish, skin a dark red; somewhat larger than the Red Turnip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. 55c.
Long White Vienna—(Lady Finger)—The finest long white radish in cultivation. Pure white and beautiful shape ; crisp, and of rapid growth ; ornamental. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 60c.
White Strasburg—This grows to a large size, but can be used when quite small. Very white, crisp and tender. One of the best of the summer radishes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: lb. 60c.
Winter Radishes.
Chinese Rose Winter—One of > the best winter varieties; a beau- tiful rose color; flesh white, firm and of superior quality ; a favor- ite with market gardeners. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 10c; lb. 70c.
CaliforniaMammoth White— Really a Chinese radish, grown by the Chinese in California; grows to a large size; white, solid and good flavor. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. 70c.
Black Spanish Winter— Lone —A long variety; one of the hardiest ; firm in texture, keep- ing until spring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
Black Spanish Winter—Rounp —Like the above, except that it is turnip shape. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
CAL.MAM. WHITE.
Mixed Radish Seed—Many who plant gardens would like to get an assortment of radishes, without
buying a packet of the different kinds.
use, 3 early short and 3 long, which will please every lover of radishes.
We have made a mixture of six of the best varieties for general
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
‘* Tt gives me pleasure to bear testimony to the excellent quality of your seeds, especialiy your Golden Self-Blanching Celery ; the seed of which I had of you last year was absolutely pure and of the best quality.
**Trondequoit, April 9, 1895. ‘“TInclosed find order for seeds. dener.
Your water-cleaned seeds cannot be equalled.
J. F. METCALF, Market Gardener.’’
Your seeds are the best I have ever had in my long experience as a gar-
LORENZO MARTIN, Chautauqua, N. Y.’’
“‘T have bought seeds of you for the past ten years, and they have always given good satisfacttion, both
in quantity and quality.
‘*T have to write you again of the good crops IJ have raised from your seeds. Pride of the North corn I raised 1,200 bushels of fodder corn. pounds, and some sunflowers that had 48 blossoms to one plant.
C. E. SHAFFER, Newark Valley, N. Y.’’
From one bag of your
I raised some table beets that weighed 8 AUGUSTUS PACHOUD, Beaver Falls,”’
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RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT.
Rhubarb is grown from seed and by division of the roots. Like the seed of fruit trees, Rhubarb seed cannot be relied upon to reproduce the same variety. Sow the seed early in the spring, and thin to about ten inches. In the following spring transplant three feet apart in a strong, rich soil. If propagated by a division of the roots, it may be done in the fall or the spring. To get Rhubarb early, set an old barrel, without heads, over the hill as soon as frost is out of the ground. Around the barrel pile up some warm horse manure, well packed down, and fill the barrel about half full with light strawy manure. The warmth of the manure will soon start the growth of the roots, and you will have delicious Rhubarb by the time the rest is beginning to grow. Light is not essential to its growth, and it is often grown under greenhouse benches, and can be grown in boxes in a light cellar. Linnzeus—Early, large and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Ib. $1.25.
Myatt’s Victoria—Very large; later than the Linneus. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; lb. $1.25. Rhubarb Roots—20c. each; $1.50 per dozen.
SUNFLOWER.
I have been surprised that farmers and others have not learned the value of Sunflower seed for feeding poultry. It is the best egg producing food that can be fed to fowls, and it can be raised cheaper than corn. It is very productive, and is about the only plant that will produce a guod crop without care or culti- vation. Plant the seed in corners and odd places, at any time from early spring till Juiy, and it will take care of itself. The seed contains quite a large per cent. of oil, which adds to its value as a winter feed for fowls.
Black Seeded—The old, common sunfiower; usually produces several small heads besides the eentral head, and is very productive of seed. The best for poultry. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 8c; lb. 30c.
Mammoth White Russian—White seeded. Has one very large head, and seeds ae but sometimes do not fill well as far north as 43 degrees. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 30c.
SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER.
This delicious vegetable 1s considered by many a great luxury. It is used for soups, and possesses a flavor similar to the oyster, for which it is sometimes used as a substitute. No family should be without it for early spring use. To be grown in perfection it requires a good strong soil. Sow and cultivate the same as carrots. Itis usually left in the ground until spring, though it can be used in the late autumn.
White French—The common standard variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.10. Mammoth Sandwich Island—A new.variety. Extra large and pure white.
SPINAGH.
_ This is an important crop for the market gardener, and of easy culture. For summer use sow very early in the spring in drills one foot apart, and thin the plants to three inches. For the early spring crop sow in September, in well-drained soil, and on the approach of severe, cold weather cover with straw or litter.
Improved Round Thick-Leaved, or Viroflay—A variety which grows very rapidly, forming a cluster of large, very thick, slightly savoyed leaves of fine color and quality when cooked. Recommended for gardeners for either fall or spring sowing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 30c.
The Victoria—An improved strain of the Round Thick Leaved. Itis quick to mature; forms large, very thick leaves, which are a dark rich green. Grows somewhat savoyed in the center, and is one of the best, if not the very best for fall sowing. With usit has wintered the best of any spinach we have tried. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; 1b. 30c.
Long Standing—An improved round-seeded strain of = excellent merit, having all the good qualities of the : ordinary sorts, and continuing in condition for use much longer. The leaves are smooth, and very dark rich green, Very popular with market gardeners for spring sowing.
i TOBAGGO.
Connecticut Seed Leaf—The variety that is grown in the Northern ‘States. Pkt. 10c: oz. 25c; lb. $2.50.
LINN ZUS RHUBARB.
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Winter Squashes are very- tender, and it is useless to plant them until the soil is quite warm and all danger of frost is passed. There is no need of hurrying in planting, as they make a rapid and luxuriant growth. Plant in well manured hills, the same as for cucumbers and melons; the bush varieties 4feet apart each way and the running sorts 9 feet apart. Ten or twelve seeds should be plant- ed in a hill, and when danger from bugs is past thin to three or four plants. I save my squashes from the black squash bug by hoeing the earth around the stems, close up under the lower leaves, which keeps the bugs away from the stems where the damage is done. If thisis done two or three times very little damage can be done by the bugs. Winter Squashes should be well ripened, or they will lack in sweetness and will not winter well. The test of ripeness is a hard shell.
Early Summer Crookneck —The best Summer Squash. Skin yellow, covered with warty excrescences. My seed of this variety is pure and true to name. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; lb. 60c.
genuine,
SUMMER CROOKNECK.
The Sibley, or Pike’s Peak—A novel Squash— stem end being largest. Shape and color of seed mark it as original. Pale green; flesh a bright orange ; fine grained ; delicate flavor. Have found it excellent for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 65c.
Green Mountain—A Winter Squash of the Hub- bard type, though larger and more round. It originated in Northern Vermont, and is early and hardy. Ripens before hard frosts. More produc- tive than the Hubbard. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 75c.
Marblehead—A fine Winter Squash, resembling the Hubbard. Pale green; sweet and dry, but somewhat variable. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; lb. 65c.
SIBLEY SQUASH.
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Mammoth Summer Crookneck—I have grown this improved Crookneck the past two seasons, than my own strain: but it may prove valuable; gardeners should give it a trial.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 65c.
Early Bush Scallop, White—An early market variety, bearing abundantly. Pkt. dc; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
The Hubbard—This is the most popular of the Winter Squashes, and more generally grown than any other. productiveness and keeping qualities, but it must ripen thorough- ly (which will be known by a very hard shel) or it will be watery and lack sweetness, and will not keep through the winter. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 65ce.
but do not find it any better
My seed is from headquarters and is
Remarkable for its Pkt.
Boston Marrow—An old popular fall variety. Bright orange; oval form ; a good keeper ; unsur- passed in flavor. Pkt. dc; oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
The Faxon—A new Squash introduced from Brazil. Its color is a variation of green and orange, and is very prolific, and unsurpassed in
| its table and keeping qualities. Unlike other
| kinds, itis dry and rich, without regard to size,
color or time of ripening. Its earliness, long | keeping qualities, and its superior table quali- ities make it a valuable acquisition to our list of | Squashes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 1U0c; lb. 70c.
| Essex Hybrid, or Hard Shell Turban—A cross
| between the Hubbard and Turban. Fine grain and very sweet. Of quick growth, and a good
keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 65c.
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HUBBARD.
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TOMATOES.
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There is no vegetable concerning which there is such a strife for new varieties as the Tomato. Every season some one comes out with a new Tomato that isthe earliest, the smoothest, most perfect Tomato ever grown, but in too many cases they are only what we
already have, under new names. I think the Early Ruby has two or three aliases. I do not believe that we have an earlier Tomato than the Ruby. Last year I tested it with the Atlantic Prize, Early Advance, and other new varieties, but not one of them was earlier. We shall undoubtedly have improvements in the quality of Tomatoes, but gardeners should feel their way slowly with new varieties.
To obtain early Tomatoes the plants must be started in a hot-bed or greenhouse, and when two inches high transplant into a hot- bed, four inches apart. When the weather becomes warm, in this Jatitude about the 20th of May, transplant into the field, three and one-half feet apart each way. If the soil is too rich they will be apt to make a rank growth of vines rather than fruiting freely. A light, rather sandy soil is the best. Pinching or cutting off the ends of the vines will hasten the ripening of the fruit. Plants for a small garden may be started in a box or flower pot NEW STONE. in the house.
Extra Early Ruby—For description see ‘‘ Novelties.’”’ page 13.° For our experience with it last year, see page |, under ‘‘ Fourth Reason.”’ Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Atlantic Prize—An extra early Tomato. We have grown it beside the Early Ruby for two years, and are ' convinced that itis the same Tomato. Pkt. dc; oz. 25c.
Bond’s Early Minnesota—A new extra early Tomato, originated by C. D. Bond of Minnesota. Itisa round, smooth bright-red Tomato, and very early. It is the only Tomato we have tested that proved as early as the Ruby. It is not as large as the Ruby, but smooth, round and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Glass’ Main Crop—Scee page 11. Per pkt. lic.
Dwarf Champion Tomato—A favorite Tomato with us for the early crop. It is next to the Ruby in earliness, and larger. Itis round, always smooth, with a slight purple tinge, and always sells well. On good ground it yields large crops. Unlike most other Tomatoes it grows stocky and upright, the fruit clustering 8 around the center of the hil]. I presume some would call it a Gay Tree Tomato. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. ee
Early Michigan—A new Tomato, unsurpassed for all purposes. Color deep red, uniformly smooth, does not crack or rot, solid, and without anycore. Ripens with the Champion, bears heavily Wy throughout the season. Fine canning Tomato. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. iam
Livingston’s Beauty—One of Livingston’s new Tomatoes. Large, =n smooth and solid. The coior somewhat resembles the Acme: 2 ripens early. One of the best for a market crop. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25c- Z
Livingston’s Favorite—Originated by Mr. Livingston, who pro- duced the Acme and Paragon, and combines the good qualities ink Opptinpinie } of both. Itis a large, smooth, dark red, solid Tomato; ripens EARLY MICHIGAN. evenly, and does notcrack or rot. Very prolific and bears shipping long distances. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Livingston’s Perfection—Similar to the above, but considered a little earlier. One of the handsomest
Tomatoes grown, being invariably smooth, round and solid. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
New Stone—A splendid Tomato for main crop. It is large size, always round and smooth, and will yield a heavier crop than any other Tomato we know of; bright red, very solid and handsome. Not quite so early as the Beauty, but larger and heavier ; a first-class Tomato. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
ni I@notum—A large, smooth, round Tomato, strong grower and
i very productive. One of the best of the large Tomatoes. Regular in shape; color deep crimson and very attractive. Pkt. 5c ; oz. 25e.
Trophy—aAn old standard sort, and one of the best. Fruit large, bright red, solid and good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
Red Cherry—Fruit small, perfectly round and smooth. Fine for pickles and preserves. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c. RES oa Pear-Shaped Red—Fine for preserving and for making ‘‘to BEAUTY. mato figs.’”? Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c. 4
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TURNIPS,
Extra Early White Milan —A sort in which the ex- treme earliness, small top and tap root of the Purple Top Milan is united with clear white skin and flesh. Very desirable for early bunching. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c: lb. 80c.
Extra Early Purple Top Milan—Purple top and strap leaf. Karly as Pur- ple Top Munich, which is
PURPLE TOP MILAN. inclined to be hot and bit-
ter, while the Milan is
mild and sweet. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. 80c.
Purple Top, Strap-Leaved—This is the general favorite of the flat varieties. Early and of excellent quality. Grown everywhere. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 55c.
White Top, Strap-Leaved—Similar to the Purple Top, except in color. One of the best, either for ‘market or family use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 55c.
Early White Egg—Nearly egg shape. Fine grained aud ewe A quick- growing turnip. Can be sown as late “ as the middle of August. Pkt. 5c; mares Bay es oz. 8c; lb. 55c. \ oe
Purple Top, White Clobe—Similar to Purple Top Strap Leaf, except that it is globe shape instead of flat. A handsome turnip, and becoming very popu- lar with market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 55c.
Yellow Globe, or Golden Ball—Good size and globe shape. A paler yellow than the Yellow Stone. IPkt, 06% 0Z.. 6G: lb, 60:
Early Yellow Stone—Resembles the Orange Jelly, but does not grow quite so large, and is a better keeper. The color is a deep, rich yellow. Pkt. 5c;
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF, oz. 8c ; lb. 60c.
Early White Stone—Very similar to the above, ex- cept as to the color; globe shape, |PkKt. 5c;, oz) 8c; lb. 60c.
White Norfolk—A very large free-growing white turnip. It is very popular for feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; Ib. 55e; :
Sweet German—A white turnip, closely resembling the Ruta Baga. The flesh is white, firm and sweet. Very popular in the East-
ern States. Keeps well 1 SS through the winter, and is = a one of the best table tur- [=| = nips for spring. Pkt. 5c; ‘S WHITE TOP STRAP LEAVED. oz. 8c; Ib. 60c. eve SWEET GERMAN.
HEMAN GLAss:--Your seeds did very well with me last year, especially the Prizetaker Onion and the Ruby Tomato. The tomatoes yielded very heavy, and were good size, round and smooth. C. M. STEVENS.
HEMAN GLASS:— Your seeds have been better than any others J ever tried. The packets are twice as large as any Others. Mrs. PETER MILLER, Somerset, Pa.
BOO OOO,” FLAN TS eer, SALE,
Cabbage, Celery, Tomatoes, Peppers, Etc.
FOR PRICES,“ SEE PAGE 40.
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Ruta Bagas.
American Purple Top, or Long Island Market--Very hardy and productive. Flesh yellow, solid and sweet. Keeps tillsummer. Has small top and shorter neck than is usual,
while the roots grow to a large size and are of the finest quality. A great favorite in the New York market. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 60c.
Carter’s Imperial Purple Top—A very fine Ruta Baga for market gardeners. Very smcoth and handsome. Grows to good size, very solid, and a great favorite wherever grown. Fine for tableuse. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 5dc.
Budlong’s White Rock or Breadstone—A quick-growing turnip of the Ruta Baga type, and is sometimes classed with turnips by reason of its fine quality and sweetness. The flesh is perfectly white and fine grained, and is one of the finest Ruta Bagas for table use in the winter and spring. Is without the strong odor and flavor of other Ruta Bagas. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 60c.
Monarch, or Elephant—tThis is a yellow fleshed sort, having very large, tankard shaped roots, with relatively small necks and tops. Color purplish-crimson above ground, yellow below. Flesh very solid, fine grained and of best flavor. Very desirable where large Ruta Bagas are wanted for feeding purposes. Pkt. 5e; oz. 8c; Ib. 60c.
White Sweet Swede—Sometimes called White Russian. Large, sweet and productive. Fine for table use late in the spring. Pkt. 5@@702..8c : Ub. 55c. ;
USEFUL AND MEDICINAL HERBS.
No garden is complete without a few herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills one foot apart; when a few inches high thin out or transplant at proper distances. Gather on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, and dry in the shade. Pack away closely so as to exclude them from the dust and air.
Caraway—This seed is used for flavoring cake, etc., also for confectionery. Perennial. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c ; Ib. $1.00.
Dill—The leaves are used to flavor soups, and the seeds put into pickles to heighten the flavor and give them a pungent taste. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
Horehound—Principally used for medicinal purposes. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. Lavender—aAn aromatic medicinalherb. Height, two feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. Marjoram, Sweet—For seasoning. Height, one foot. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c.
Sage, Broad Leaf—The leaves are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces. Peren- nial. Height, 18 inches. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.30.
Sage Roots—By mail, 20c each ; $1.50 per dozen. Savory, Summer—For seasoning soups, etc. Height, one foot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ib. $1.00. Thyme, Broad-Leaved English—For seasoning, etc. Height, one foot. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
500,000 Yesetable Plants.
Cabbage Piants—I shall have on hand, after June 10th, a large supply of hardy plants, grown in the open air. All Seasons, Fottler’s Brunswick, Danish Winter, Hollander, ete. Price of plants: By mail, prepaid, 35c per 100; not prepaid, 25c per 100; $1.75 per 1,000, not prepaid ; in lots of 5,000, $1.40 per 1,000, not prepaid ; in lots of 10,000 or over, $1.20 per 1,000, not prepaid.
Cauliflower Plants—Hardy plants, grown in the open air, ready June 15th: Early Snowball, by mail, prepaid, 80c per 100; not prepaid, 65c per 100. Early Paris and Late Algiers, by mail, prepaid, 60c per 100 ; not prepaid, 40c per 100.
Celery Plants—Golden Self-Blanching, Golden Heart and other varieties, ready for setting June 15th. By mail, prepaid, 40c per 100; not prepaid, 30c per 100; $2.00 per 1,000, not prepaid ; in lots of 5,000, $1.75 per 1,000, not prepaid ; in iots of 10,000 and over, $1.50 per 1,000, not prepaid.
Tomato Plants—Grown under glass, plants ready May 15th. All the leading sorts, per 10C, $1.00; if pre- paid, $1.30; per 1,000 by express, not prepaid, $7.50.
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Pepper Plants—Grown under glass, ready June list. Large Sweet Bell, per dozen, by mail, prepaid, 50c ; not prepaid, 40c.
Lettuce Plants—Grown under glass for early spring use, per 100, prepaid, 40c; not prepaid, 30c.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 4t
FARM SEEDS.
The following prices do not include Bags. Stark A Bags 15 cents ; other good Bags 14 cents. E.nsilage, or Fodder Gorn.
Those who have not grown the Ensilage Corn for fodder purposes cannot begin too soon. Itis the cheapest feed for cattle that can be raised on the farm. It is better than either hay or corn stalks. The yield per acre isimmense. We tie itin bundles when cut, and before winter put it into shocks and wire it at the top. Put up in this way it will keep fresh and sweet all winter.
St. Charles—Which we have sold for the past five years, and every one likes it. It isa RED CoB WHITE DENT CORN; grows 10 to 12 feet high, matures early, and where sown in drills not too thick matures good ears.
Leaming—A YELLOW DENT CoRN, nearly as early as the Pride of the North, and largely used for filling silos. Very popular.
Pride of the North—A YELLOW DENT Corn, one of the earliest, and will mature in this climate in about 90 days.
Southern Sweet or Sheep Tooth—A large, free growing WHITE DENT CoRN. Very rank growth, and largely used for feeding green.
PRICES OF FODDER CoRN.—The market price at time of delivery. Price given on application.
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flint corn. Ears long and well filled out, with
red blaze on the tipend. Well adapted for growing in localities where early frosts are common.
PRICES OF FIELD CoRN.—Large pkts, 10c; qt., prepaid, by mail, 30c; qt., not prepaid, 15c; pk., ears, 30c ; bu., ears, 90c.
Lincoln Oats—A fine variety of White Oats. They are heavy, grow a good stiff straw end not inclined to lodge. They are becoming very popular. Produces heavy crops of heavy Oats. Pk. 25c; bu. 80c. American Banner Oats —In the trial for the $500 prize offered by the American Agriculturist for th largest crop of Oats, this variety yielded 96 bushels to the acre. The grain is white, large and plump, the straw stiff, and stands up well. In comparison with the Welcome, Wide Awake and Probestier it
outyielded them all. Pk. 20c; bu. 80c.
Barley—Six-rowed Barley cleaned for seed. Pk. 30; bu. $1.00.
Silver Hull Buckwheat—This is the best variety of Buckwheat, and is now about the only variety grown. It will make more flour to the bushel than any other, and millers are using it in preference to any other for that reason. The kernei is small, hard and white, and the hull very thin. Pk. 30c; bu. $1.
Field Beans—PEA-MEDIUM. MARROW and WGITE KIDNEY at market prices.
Mangel Wurzels—See page 18.
Ruta Bagas—See page 40,
Rape—DwakrF Essex, OR ENGLISH—This plant is much used in England and Canada for sheep, or for
green manuring. ‘lhereis no better plant where a guick, rank growth is desired. It can be sown with
! a common seéd drillin rows or broadcast. Five pounds will sow an acre. Should be sown in June or
July. Lb., 20c by mail, prepaid; 10 lbs. or more 10c per lb. not prepaid. || Sugar Cane—EarLy AMBER—The best variéty for syrup and sugar in the Northern States. Lb. 20c } prepaid.
FODDER OR ENSILAGE CORN.
42 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
Our Lawn—Lakeview Seed Farm.
GRASS AND HAY.
OO little attention is given by farmers generally to the subject of grasses. Asarule they follow the ways of those who have gone before them, without stopping to think that conditions now are vastly different. Their fathers had a virgin soil to deal with; our soil is badly impoverished, if not worn out. A course of farming that would lead to plenty in the days of the fathers would lead to poverty now. This is especially true of our treatment of our grass lands. When the land was new and strong, there was no trouble in getting two and three tons of hay to the acre; but now thousands of acres of meadow lands in this State scarcely yield a ton of second quality hay to the acre, when, with proper seeding and fertilizers, they would just as easily yield two and three tons of first-class hay. Other thousands of acres of pasture lands are covered with weeds and thistles, where we ought to see the luxurious grasses our soil and climate are so well adapted to produce.
Farmers are very slow to learn that the mixed grasses will yield a much heavier crop of hay, and give far more feed in their pastures, than Timothy and Clover. They have so long been accustomed to sowing Timothy and Clover that it is hard for them to make a change. Yet those who have given the subject of grasses the most attention are repeatedly saying that by the use of the mixed grasses we can double our hay crop. ;
Timothy is one of the most nutritious grasses, but its after-growth is always thin, and 2 close mowing, if followed by dry, hot weather, will nearly, if not entirely, kill the bulbous roots of the grass, leaving no aftermath at all. To protect the Timothy roots some quick-growing grass, like Meadow Fescue, should be sown withit. It will not only protect the Timothy roots from being killed out, but it will more than deaive the amount of the afterfeed. We state this from experience and not from theory, for we have tried it.
‘ ___ Timothy, Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue Mixed Grasses for Meadows. and Italian Rye Grass are the best meadow grasses. Orchard Grass ripens too early to make a good mixture with Timothy. It is better sown with Red and Alsike Clover, as they ripen with the Orchard Grass, about the middle of June. I[ have had a very heavy yield from this mixture, cutting fully three tons to the acre at the first cutting, and a ton or more at the second cutting. The Clovers and Orchard grass, if cut when in blossom, make excellent hay for feeding on the farm.
Meadow Fescue and Italian Rye Grass are the best grasses to mix with Timothy, as they ripen together. They add largely to the yield of the Timothy, and also, by a quicker growth, protect the bulbous roots of the Timothy after mowing, in dry, hot weather. Last season [ had a new seeding of Timothy and Meadow Fescue that yielded nearly four tons to the acre at the first cutting, and the aftermath was very dense and heavy. The seed of these grasses, except the Clover and Timothy, are light, and should be sown at the rate of two bushels to the acre to insure a good seeding, and should be lightly dragged in. For Prices and
Mixtures see below.
. Pastures seeded with Clover and Timothy yield Mixed Grasses for Pastures.— very little feed after the first year or two, as they soon run out and wild grasses take their place. With a proper mixture of pasture grasses the pasture may lie for years aud yield far more feed than can be got from Timothy and Clover. Quick-growing grasses and those that will stand our hot, dry summers, should be used. For the former Orchard Grass and Meadow Fescue, and for the latter Hard Fescue and Blue Grass are the best. Kentucky Blue Grass should be in every mixture for pasture. If the land is inclined to be wet, or is partially shaded, put with the Blue Grass two parts of the Orchard Grass to one of the Fescue; and if the iand is dry, or well drained, reverse the amount of Orchard Grass and Fescue. If tue land is up-land, that dries out in summer, some Hard Fescue
should be added, as that is one of the best grasses to stand a drought. * Pri We can supply any of these grasses at the prices named on the opposite page, either separ- ICES. ately or will mix them in any way our customers prefer, and charge only for the separate
grasses put into the mixture. Tell us what your land is, and what you want to do with it, and we will tell you the best mixture for your purpose. Aside from the Timothy, two bushels to the acre should be used to secure a good seeding. I would not use any Timothy in a pasture mixture.
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ORCHARD GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE.
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Lawn Crass—There is nothing that makes a home | The seed | should be sown quite early in the spring, or early |
more attractive than a fine lawn.
in September, the latter period being preferable when it can be done.
square rod isa good allowance. of the best mixtures for this climate, containing six of the most hardy grasses. not prepaid, 15c; bu. (18 lbs.) $2.75.
NoTe.—Kentucky Blue Grass and White Clover,
at the rate of 4 bushels of the former and 6 pounds |
of the latter, will make a very fine close lawn.
Timothy—The most generally grown of all wie ot |
grasses, and one of the most nutritious. adapted to pasture lands asit will not stand close cropping. Prices variable and will be given on application.
Orchard Grass—One of the most valuable grasses |
for pasture or hay. Itis one of the earliest and
most rapid in growth of any, and the more it is | All kinds | of stock seem to be partial toit as a pasture |
cropped the better it seems to thrive.
grass, and it is coming into more general use asa meadow grass. (14 lbs. to the bushel.) Bu. $1.90; qt., prepaid, 20c.
Kentucky Blue Grass—Known in the Eastern States as ‘‘ JUNE GRASS.”’ The best of all the grasses for pastures and lawns. Forms a close, fine turf, and when well established will stand close cropping. (14 lbs. to the bushel.) Extra clean seed, per bu. $1.75; qt. prepaid, 20c.
Meadow Fescue—Of great value as a mixture of grasses for both meadows and pastures. It is known in some sections as ‘‘ Evergreen Grass.”’ It is highly nutritious and fattening, and is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock. It is one of the earliest grasses in the spring and one of the latest in the autumn. It never grows in tufts. (18 lbs. tothe bu.) Bu. $1.50; qt... prepaid, 15c.
Hard Fescue—A dwarf-growing, very hardy grass, succeeding well in dry situations. The name “ Hard Fescue”’ applies to the flower heads only, which become very hard when ripe. The herbaye is tender and succulent and all stock eat it with avidity. It grows early and stands long droughts well. On account of its resistance to drought it is especially adapted for lawns. (18 lbs. per bu.) Bu. $2.40; qt., prepaid, 25c.
italian Rye Crass—A grass for allclimates and all soils. One of the best for meadows in connection with Timothy, as it makes a strong second crop oraftermath, which the Timothy often fails to do. (18 lbs. to the bu.) Bu. $1.50; qt., prepaid, 15c.
Late spring sowing seldom | makes a fine lawn. The soil should be quite fine | and mellow and raked smooth. About three | bushels should be sown to the acre to insure a | thick growth. On small plats one quart to the | My seed is one |
Qt., prepaid, 20c ;
Red Top—A valuable grass in all mixtures for pastures. Will grow in almost any soil, wet or dry. Itis a hardy perennial, and produces an abundance of fine hay. Should not be omitted in seeding land where a close fine turf is wanted. (14 1bs. to the bu.) Bu. $1.75; qt., prepaid, 20c.
| Sweet Vernal—Truc Perennial—Very valuable
on account of the delicious fragrance it imparts to other grasses and to hay. It starts very early in the spring, and is one of the latest in the fall. Very desirable for meadows and lawns. Lb. 50c.,
prepaid. (Slover.
_ White—Valuable for lawns, and should be in every
mixture for permanent pasture. Lb., prepaid, 30c. Price per bushel, the market rate.
Medium Red—The common Red Clover, grown everywhere. If cut when in blossom it makes very good hay for cattle. Price given on appli- cation.
Mammoth Red, or Pea Vine—A very large, coarse Clover, much used for plowing under for green manure. The stalk is too coarse to make good dry fodder. Lb., prepaid, 20c. Per bushel, price given on application. f
Crimson, or Scarlet Clover—Where it witl winter this new clover is very reliable. It can be sown from June to September. and the following spring will produce enormous crops for green manuring, silage or hay. It is an annual,a rank grower, roots deep in soil too poor for Red Clover. Grows late in the fall and early in the spring. Sow 10 to 15 pounds to the acre. Price on appli- cation.
Alsike, or Swedish—Thiis variety of Clover is of finer growth than the Red, and adds to the quantity and fineness of the hay when mixed with the Red. It is also well adapted to low, moist land. It produces very heavy crops under favorable circumstances, but is not adapted for green manure. The blossoms are very distinct, and the size of the head is midway between the White and the Red Clovers. Lb., prepaid, 25c. Per bushel, the market price.
Alfalfa, or Lucerne—A Clover of great value on deep, dry and light soils, where its tap root can penetrate to a considerable depth. When well established it produces several heavy cuttings during the season, and the fodder is suitable for all kinds of stock, for either soiling or hay. It is somewhat difficult to secure a good stand, but where it will succeed it is the most valuable of all the Clovers. It should not be cut the first year before August, and then not closer to the ground than eight or ten inches. During the second year and afterwards it may be cut in June and three or four times during the season. Lb., prepaid, 25c. Price per bushel, the market
rate. Millet.
Common Millet—Requires a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast, one-half bushel per acre, from May first to August first. For grain, sow in drills, one peck to the acre, and not later than June 20th. (50 lbs. per bushel.) Price on application.
German, or Colden Millet—An improved vari- ety, medium early, growing three to five feet high. The heads are closely condensed, though the spikes are very numerous. The seeds are contained in rough, bristly sheaths, and are round, golden-yellow and beautiful in appear- ance. (50 lbs. per bushel.) Price on application.
Hungarian (Grass) Millet—One of the most valuable of soiling plants ; height, two or three feet; withstands drought and yields well on light soils ; may be sown as late as July and pro- duce a heavy crop. Sow half bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. per bushel.) Price on application.
44 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
SMALL FRUITS.
STRAWBERRIES.
SRR ARE RRA RR ERR The price per dozen includes the postage, and they will be sent by mail prepaid; but the price per 100 does not. Twenty cents must be added to the price per 100 when or- dered sent by mail.
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CLYDE. BRANDYWINE.
There is no place where the old adage, ‘*‘ What is worth doing at all is worth doing well,’ applies with more force than in growing Strawberries. Careless cultivators, who grow poor berries which sell for a poor price, are continually saying that there is no money in berries ; while those who renew their beds every year, and grow fine berries, find money in Strawberries—as there is in almost anything that is ‘‘ well done.”
A crop of Strawberries can be grown as easily as a crop of Potatoes ; and every farmer ought to grow all his family can consume, and some for his neighbors.
The easiest way for the average cultivator to grow them is in the matted row. Set the plants 1 foot apart in rows 4 feet apart, and train the runners in the line of the row. Let them make a matted row 1 feet wide, leaving an alley between the rows 214 feet, which should be kept clean by frequent cultivation. In setting, care should be taken not to set the plants too shallow or too deep. The crown of the plant should be set even with the surface of the ground.
In the following list the staminates, or perfect flowering plants, are marked ‘‘S,’’ and the pistillate, or those having imperfect flowers, are marked ‘‘ P.’’ The pistillate varieties must have a staminate variety Hane near them in order to be productive. One row of staminates to every three rows pistillates will be sufficient.
The Clyde, S.—The coming berry. One of the largest berry growers in the country says: ‘‘ The Clyde Strawberry is so far ahead of any Strawberry now known, or ever known, that there is simply no comparison.’’ It isa perfect bloomer and avery strong grower. Berries large to very large, bright scarlet and firm. Season early to quite late, immensely productive. A 1emarkable berry for size, productiveness and handsome appearance. Plants 60c per doz., prepaid ; $1.00 per 100, not prepaid.
Brandywine, S.—A late berry of great merit. Berries large size, medium red color, firm and red to center; has a distinct spicy flavor seldom found ina large berry. It thrives on lighter soil than is required for most late berries. Plants 40c per doz., prepaid ; 75c per 100, not prepaid.
Creenville, P.—This new berry is large size and immensely prolific ; the fruit bright crimson and good qual- ity. Plant very vigorous and healthy, throwing up several fruit stalks, and the berries on them ripening together. It is claimed to be larger and more prolific than the Bubach, which is high praise. Ata meeting of the American Association of Nurserymen it was conceded to be the best all-round berry in the market. Plants 30c per doz., by mail prepaid ; 60c per 100, not prepaid ; $4.00 per 1,000.
The Jessie, S.—A very prolific bearer of large-sized, deep scarlet berries; very handsome and taking. A great favorite with many growers. Plants 30c per doz., by mail prepaid; 50c per 100, not prepaid ; $3.50 per 1,000.
Bubach, P.—A great producer of large, bright-crimson berries. One of the best market berries. Medium early. Strong plants 30c per doz., by mail prepaid ; 50c per 1U0, not prepaid ; $4.00 per 1,000.
Sharpless, S.—One of the largest Strawberries, and very popular; bright red and smooth. On strong soil one of the best, yielding large crops of beautiful berries. Plants 30c per doz., prepaid ; 50c per 100, not prepaid ; $3.50 per 1,000.
The Wilson, S.—An old standard sort, grown everywhere. It is the universal favorite with growers of small fruit. Strong plants 30c per doz., by mail prepaid ; 50c per 100, not prepaid ; $3.50 per 1,000.
Swindle, P.—Ripens late, and oneof the most productive of all. Leaf and fruit stalks long and stout; branches freely, and often thirty to forty berries form on a single cluster. Blooms medium to late, and one of the last toripen. Strong plants 30c per doz., prepaid; 60c per 100, not prepaid.
(3s"If you want the latest and best information in regard to growing berries, get the ‘‘ Biggle Berry Book.”’? Price 50 cents. It is fully illustrated, and tells more about how to grow berries, condensed into the smallest possible space, than any book we have seen. See ‘‘ Premium List,’’ page 5, for further description.
SMALL FRUITS SHOULD BE GROWN ON EVERY FARM. 45
|. GRAPES.
So many books have been written on the cultivation of the grape, that it is not necessary to give special directions here. Only this caution to beginners: It is only the new wood of one year that bears fruit the next. The same cane never bears fruit twice. In pruning, cut away nine-tenths of the previous year’s growth to get the largest amount of fruit. The growth of too much wood is at the expense of the fruit.
I give only the choicest varieties, but can supply others when wanted. Single vines we send by mail, prepaid, at the prices named ; by the dozen, not prepaid.
The Niagara—The leading White Grape— too well known to need any description. There is probably no other grape so ex- tensively grown for eating out of hand. Growth very vigorous, and an immense bearer of large, beautiful bunches of rich, luscious fruit. No collection should be made up without it. Strong two-year-old vines, 20c. each, prepaid ; per doz. $1.50,
Moore’s Diamond—A new superior White Grape. Fruit large, white, thin skin, juicy, and sweet to the center. Bunches large, compact and shouldered. Vine a strong grower and abundant bearer. Con- sidered the best white grape. Strong two- year-old vines, 25c. each; per doz. $2.25.
Moore’s Early—A fine Black Grape, about two weeks earlier than Concord. Bunch and berries both large. Oneof the best of the very early grapes. Strong two-year- old vines 20c. each ; per doz. $2.00.
Brighton—One of the best and earliest of the red Grapes. Fruit good size and fine flavor. Very desirable. Strong two-year- old vines 20c. each; per doz. $1.50.
Concord—The grape for the million. Grown everywhere. Black, hardy, early, and popular. Strong two-year-old vines 15c. each ; per doz. $1.25. ;
Worden—A seedling of the Concord, which it closely resembles, but the berries are larger and finer flavored, and ripen earlier. Considered by many the best of the Black Grapes. Strong plants 20c. each ; per doz. $1.50.
Delaware—The Queen of the Grapes. Bunches very compact and shouldered ; berries light red, rather small, thin skin, very juicy, without any hard pulp; spicy, and flavor deli- cious. He who does not enjoy a Delaware Grape should go where grapes are not grown. Vines are not very vigorous, but hardy. Strong two-year-old vines 20c. each; per doz. $1.50.
Pocklington—A large, light golden Yellow Grape of the best quality—better than the Niagara, though not so well known. The vine is a vigorous grower, very hardy, bunches large and shouldered, berries large, thickly set, juicy, and sweet to the center. Ripens with the Concord. Strong two-year vines 20c. each ; per doz. $2.00.
Catawba—The old standard Red Grape, both for table use and wine making. Rather late, but, where it will ripen, the best. Berries red, good size, flavor sprightly and rich. Strong two-year vines 15c. each ; per doz. $1.25.
Agawam (RoGERs No. 15)—Berries large, red, early, and of a rich aromatic flavor, much liked by many. ae by Mr. Rogers as the best of his new hybrids. Strong two-year vines 20c. each; per oz. $1.50.
Salem (ROGERS No. 22)—A Red Grape, resembling the Catawba, but as early as the Delaware. Hardy and vigorous. Fruit very sweet, with a sprightly, aromatic flavor, more delicate than Agawam. Strong two year vines 20c. each ; per doz. $1.50.
. Wilder (RocErs No. 4)—Large and black. Fine quality. The best of the black hybrids. Medium early, hardy and prolific. Strong two-year vines 1l5c. each ; per doz. $1.25.
BLAGK BERRIES.
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The Snyder—The best Blackberry for the North, as it is vigorous and hardy and always reliable. Berries medium size, but sweet, juicy, and when fully ripe without a hard coreinthecenter. It will stand a temperature of 25 degrees below zero without winter killing. Good roots 50c. per dozen, by mail, pre- paid ; $1.25 per 100, not prepaid.
The Lawton—The old standard Blackberry. When well ripened one of the very best. Needs protection in the extreme North. Good roots 50c. per dozen, prepaid ; $1.25 per 100, not prepaid.
46 LAKEVIEW SEED; FARM,* ROCHESTER, N. Y.
JAPAN PLUMS.
There is no other fruit that has created so great a sensation among fruit growers as the Japan Plums. They are robust, rapid growers, and come into bearing the second year, and the third year bear from one to two bushels to the tree. They are beautiful in appearance, and bring the highest prices. There is no other fruit that promises for the next few years such good returns for the outlay as these Plums.
The three leading sorts are the Abundance, Satsuma, and Burbank.
Abundance. This is in size medium to large. Color, rich yellow, splashed with red. Flesh deep yellow, juicy and sweet. Ripens August 10th to 15th.
Satsuma.
Is in size medium to quite large. Color, dark red. Flesh blood-red, acid, but quality good. Season medium to late.
Burbank.
In size very large. Color, cherry-red with yellow dots. Flesh deep yellow, meaty, rich and sugary. Resembles Abundance, but fruit is larger and better quality, and ripens three to four weeks later. Best for canning.
I can supply these Plum trees from a nursery near me at the same prices as when ordered direct.
- JAPAN PLUM. Prices—Good two-year-old trees, heads formed, 25c. each; 20c. per 100. Twenty or more at 100 rate. Good one-year-old trees 20c. each; 15c, by the hundred. TPyanby or more at 100 rate.
RASPBERRIES.
)as~ Prices by the dozen include postage by mail; by the hundred they do not. £5
For field culture the Red Raspberry should be set in rows five feet apart, and three feet apart in the row, the Black Caps in rows six feet apart and three and a half feet in the row.
yo Qed Raspberries.
gata "a ff 7) ji a A A Pai ‘a zDD Pog en Shaffer’s Colossal—The largest of all the Raspberries, and aL gy. " ee a Pie enormously productive. Berries a purplish dull red, sprightly pm a8 — » \\ae se i lat ag flavor and slightly acid. Fine for table or canning. Propa- ONG AS ace gates by layering the tips the same as the Black Caps, and is gi a an eg eS probably a cross between the red and the black. Strong tips, Sa ROMY - dozen, by mail, prepaid, 40c; 100, not prepaid, $1.25.
be ‘Wa: WE i, ants “em Hpi : 4 ‘ie Wi Soe nat em The Cuthbert—A superior berry for either home use or for
“ig ey rie a ms hud market; large size, firm and productive. Strong plants, Null oS 2 ay cs dozen, by mail, prepaid, 40c; 100, not prepaid, $1.25; 1,000, | th Wiad wiht ne $8.00. t 1 a! i if BS en rhy ~ f peak Black Raspberries. [Nail oie . Pai oa The Gregg—Berry very large and wonderfully productive ; medium early and flavor very fine. Strong tips, 40c. per. dozen, by mail, prepaid ; ‘$1.25 per 100, not prepaid ; $8.00 per / 1,000. it ) Ohio-— A large-sized berry, early, and considered the best variety for drying. Strong tips, 40c. per dozen, by mail, prepaid ;
THE GREGG. $1.25 per 100, not prepaid; $8.00 per 1,000.
NINETEENTH ANNUAL CATALOGUE. 47
FLOWER SEEDS.
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My list of Flowers con- tains the most popular kinds, such as every lover of flowers delights to raise. I grow many ofthe seeds myself, and trust they will give the same satisfaction that has so often been expressed for my Vegetable Seeds.
Success in the cultiva- tion of flowers depends upon a knowledge of their habits of growth, and the conditions requisite for their fullest development. Plants poorly developed may produce blossoms, but not of a sort to please the eye or satisfy the grower. To secure flowers that are -a source of pleasure to both grower and beholder, the plants must be of vig- orous growth and fully developed.
The first condition is a proper soil, which should be light, fri- able and porous, and not liable to become dry and hard. A stiff, heavy clay soil, or that which is too dry, should be avoided. The Soil must be prepared by thorough pulverizing, and made fine and smooth by careful raking. Then remember, in sowing the seed, the fol- lowing particulars :
Do not sow the seed when the ground is wet and heavy.
Do not cover the seed too deep. The general rule is to cover about three times the diameter of the seed.
Press the soil firmly about the seed.
Shade the ground if it dries out too quickly. Sometimes a newspa-
. " per fastened over the seed will answer.
Do not be in too much hurry for the seed to come up; some seeds germinate very slowly.
Do not pull up your flowers for weeds before you can tell the difference.
Finally, by exercising care, patience and perseverance, you may expect flowers that will amply repay all thejlabor bestowed upon them.
You cannot grow too many flowers. There is nothing in nature or in art more beautiful. ‘‘ Consider the lilies of the fleld. * * * I say unto you that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of
these.”’
Annuals, Perennials and Glimbers.
Annuals embrace the larger part of the flowers usually grown in our gardens. They make a quick growth, blossom the first year, and then ripen their seed for future seeding. Some of the Annuals are also beautiful climbers, like the Convolvulus and Ipomcea. The Tropzolum furnishes both the Dwarf and
Climbing Nasturtiums. Perennials are plants that live more than one year. Asarule they do not blossom the first year, though
there are some exceptions. In the following list the Perennials are named.
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q\ Seratum.
A perennial that blooms the first year from seed. Produces flower during the
in bouquets. in August it will
winter blooming.
Dwarf Blue—8& inches high. Fine for borders.-.----- 5
Alyssum.
A hardy annual, flowering from early spring till frost. Flowers pure white, and of a peculiar delicate fragrance; very useful in making all kinds of bou- quets. Grows freely from the seed in the open ground, and makes a very pretty border for a bed.
Alyssum, Sweet—A hardy an- nual; flowers small and sweet,
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in clusters; 6inches. Pkt... _ 5
Amaranthus.
Beautiful foliage plants, invaluable for massing, where striking contrasts in colors are desired. Succeed best on light soil. Seed may be sown out doors after settled warm weather.
Tricolor—Leaves yellow, red and green; weil known as ‘“ Joseph’s Coat.’? Hardy annual; 2 feet hives = ee. 2: 5
Mixed Colors-_.___---- 5
A ntirrhinum.
(Snapdragon.)
\ Tender perennial. An
old border plant,with dark glossy leaves and large, curiously shaped flowers; finely marked throat. They have been much improved of late years by careful selection. They blossom the first season from seed sown inspring. Fine Mixed-...-.----- ogi plea 5
g\ ster.
No flower is more popular than the Aster, and few have held so high a place in popular esteem for so many years. The seed may be sown during the months of March and April under a frame or in the greenhouse, and transplanted in May. The Aster, like the Dahlia, is essentially a fall flower, and there is no haste in sowing theseed in the spring. Set the plants from six inches to one foot apart, according to the size and habit of the variety. The Aster re- quires considerable water, and liquid manure may be applied occasionally with good results. The large- flowering varieties should be supported with stakes.
New White Branching—A pure white Aster,
four inches in diameter. The petals are more or less curved or twisted, giving it the appearance
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR.
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a pretty brush-like |
summer, and is fine | Sown |
produce plants for —
Pink Branching —Like the White Branching, except in color. Very showy. Strong grower; very free bloomer. Pkt__15
New White Com- et—The finest of the White Asters. New and distinct, resembling very much the Japan Chrysanthemums in size and shape of flowers. Very desirable. Pkt_.10 WHITE COMET.
TRUFFAUT’S PERFECTION PHONY FLOWERED.
This magnificent race must be seen in order to get any adequate idea of the possibilities in Aster cul- ture. The plants form large, compact bushes about eighteen inches high, which, in the full flowering season, are literally covered with large, extremely
_ double, perfectly shaped fiowers. "Snow White...) 4 eee 10
Mixed Colors 20 ~2) 222) 5. 4 oe! 10
TRUFFAUT’S ASTER.
VICTORIA.
These are only eaualed in perfection of form and variety and purity of colors, by Truffaut’s Peony Flowered. The petals of the latter curve upward and inward, while those of the Victoria out and down, overlapping, like the petals of the Double
Dahlia. Height about two feet. Pure White .._°..-.02. 324322 eee 10 Mixed Colors... .....°.-.2.-.. See aaa 10
Dwarf Victoria—Like tall Victoria in habit. Of great utility for edgings aud pot culture. Height 12 inches. All colors mixed 10
Balsams.
Our climate is well adapted to the growth of the Balsam. Sow in a bed or frame and transplant when two or three inches in height. It loves a
ee
warm place. When plants are making too thick a
_ branches when small. Camellia-Flowered—
of a Chrysanthemum, which it resembles as a |
cut flower. The plants grow later than other
varieties, and give a supply of flowers when | others are faded. JPRps 22 2 See eee ea Gy
head, cut out some of the
Double, perfect in form. Mixed colors. Pkt--.-..10
Double Solferino—Satiny white, streaked and spot- ted with crimson and lilac. Very choice. Pkt------ 10
Bachelor’s Button. |
See Centaurea.
(Galendula.
Marigold.
The Marigold is one of the oldest inhabitants of the flower garden, and still very popular. Half-hardy an- | nuals; in bloom till frost.
Officinalis Le Proust— Uniformly double; nan- | keen, edged with brown. IDIcce eo ercomonme coe sh 5
Meteor—The handsomest of the Calendulas; per- fectly double and beauti- fully striped, the petals | having a creamy center, edged with orange yel- LOWE MERC soe se Se 5
(,alliopsis, or Goreopsis. A very brilliant class of hardy annuals, about two feet high. A very showy border plant, producing flow- ersin nearly every shade of | yellow, orange, crimson, red | and brown. If theseed pods | are removed as they appear the plant will remain in
bloom much longer. ‘The seeds grow readily, and they
FRENCH MARIGOLD.
C i ae ae may be sown where they are
to remain. | Calliopsis Lanceolata—Golden yellow, One of the finest tor cutting. Pkt. 220i. 02022 2b 22---- 5 Mixed Colors—PKtee 292-2. 222. s-- 22 l ee -- 5
(andytuft.
Universally known and
for cutting. freely, and is perfectly
cultivated ; indispensable | It blooms |
ALL OUR FLOWER SEEDS ARE SENT CHARGES PREPAID.
| the Dianthus family.
| always been the most es-
| lection. | beautiful.
| as soon as they show flower.
| are injured in the winter. A | succession of young plants
hardy, so that most kinds
Autumn. Its neat little clusters of flowers are quite a treasure to the bouquet maker. Thepre- vailing colors are white
and purple, though some new kinds are verging on the crimson and car- mine.
CANDYTUFT. Candytuft Empress—Pure white, strong, free |
grower. Finest variety in cultivation. Pkt_. 5
on
Mixed Colors—Pkt-.___-.......------------------ 5 |
(,anterbury Bell
Campanula Medium.
Handsome, hardy biennial, rich color and profuse bloom. Their large bell-shaped flowers | are freely produced through- | out the summer, and are strik- ingly handsome. | Canterbury Bell—Plant
about two feet high. Mixed | Colores ME kbces ere 5 |
CANTERBURY BELL.
may be sown in the earli- | est Spring ; or even in the |
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(Jarnations. See Dianthus.
The most beautiful of all >
oO flower can surpass it in the delicacy of marking or de- licious fragrance. It has
teemed of the florists’ col- Flowers large and Seed may be sown under glass in the spring or in the open ground, and the second summer they will flower. Some will prove single, others semi-double, and these can be pulled up
Young plants are perfectly hardy, but when old they
CARNATION.
should be procured, either from seeds or from layers, every year.
Garnation—Extra finedouble mixed seed. Pkt. 25 Plants—For Plants see Page 56.
Ghrysanthemum.
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
The great demand for the annual varieties has brought the Chrysanthemum into general favor. They are showy and effective in the garden, and very desirable for cut flowers. Seed sown in the spring will produce large and vigorous plants by fall, and will give a profusion of fine nowers. The seed germinates quickly, and the plants make a rapid growth.
SINGLE ANNUALS.
Burridgeanum—White, crimson and yellow. 12-1 'G cee Se ahem mene a lg ARR) SOG. itty 5
Golden Feather—Foliage golden yellow ringed t
white and crimson; marooneye. Pkt-_-_____- 5 W.E.Cladstone—New,and different from other varieties. Brilliant rich crimson. Pkt.___-- 5 Lord Beaconsfield —Crimson, maroon edged, brown eye, ringed yellow. PkKt-_......_--.._- 5 DOUBLE ANNUALS. Double Yellow—Pkt.......-.--..-......_--_..- 5 Double White—Pkt._. 2220. ce oe as i,
For Chrysanthemum Plants, see page 57.
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¥Y.
A tall, stately plant, with large, glossy green leaves and long spikes bear- ing seed. An elegant plant for the lawn or the center of a flower bed. Plant the beans where the plants are to grow. It grows in rich soil 8 to 10 feet high. Mixed varie- ties BGs. 10
(Sentaurea.
Bachelor’s Button.
An old flower, pop- { ular everywhere. Sow the seed early in the spring and it will blossom
CENTAUREA.
profusely from July till late in the autumn. Pkt. 5
(;sockscomb. .
Celosia.
The Cockscomb is so named because it resem- bles the comb of that bird. There are several colors, red, orange and _ yellow, but the bright reds are the best. These combs are often grown to a foot or more acrossthe top. The New Japan Cockscomb far excels every other variety in the varied forms and beauty of the combs and brilliancy of their color.
New Japan—An entire- ly new, distinct and very beautiful variety. Pkt.10
volvulus. aw. Morning Glory.
A handsome showy climber of rapid growth and culture. The seeds germinate readily and they can be grown almost any time. Itis avery hardy annual and
COCKSCOMB.
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MORNING GLORY. the Moonfiower.
One of the finest autumn-flowering ‘plants. The seed should be sown in March or April under glass, or in the house, and transplanted about Juneist. The
_ foliage is feathery and graceful, with a profusion of
it will grow in al- |
morning, and in | that respect it is | opposite of |
Convolvulus Major—Mixed------------------- 5
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a height of twenty feet. Theseed should
be soaked in water’
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Vine.
Ss eT before sowing. i —_ Cypress Vine— \ \\ = Foliage beautiful.
Mixed seed. Pkt. 5 |
climber that flowers | seed-bed.
freely. Will grow to |
flowers resembling single dahlias. It is unsurpassed for bouquets and vases. It will make a beautiful house plant for winter if potted before hard freezing.
Cosmos—Pearl White, 10c; Mixed colors. Pkt. 10
Dahlia.
The Dahlia isthe finest of all autumn flowers. When every- thing else is fading this flower is in its glory. They are of easy cultivation and grow in almost any soil. New varieties can be produced | from the seed. Sow seed in greenhouse or in pots in the house; aS soon as strong, and all dan- ; ger of frost is past, plant out into the open ground, one foot apart. These plants will make tubers large enough for putting out the following spring, and will blossom in the fall. As the Dahlia is a fall flower the bulbs may be planted out about the middle of May, or even later, covering the necks about three inches. If many shoots start thin them out. After flowering and before hard frosts, remove the tops, dry the bulbs a little and put away in the cellar for another year. Double Varieties—Choicest seed, mixed-_____- Single Varieties—Handsome bedding plants,
much used for eutting. Pkt.-22 3a Bulbs—For bulbs, see page 57.
Pian th US—Pinks. The varieties of Dian-
thus known as Chinese Pinks and Japan Pinks
liant of our garden flow- ers. Plants of the tall sorts are from twelve to fifteen inches in height. Seed may be sown in the spring under glass or ina
Dianthus Chinensis —Best double varieties, mixed: | Pkt:i64:5°3% 5
Heddewigii, Japan Pink—Large flower, 3 inches in diameter, beau- tiful rich colors, finely marked: “PRbts8.. 2 5
DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGII.
TRIAL ORDERS AND COLLECTIONS AT HALF PRICE. See pages 2 and 3.
Double fPjaisy.
Charming little plants for edgings and borders:
Not all will come double from the seed, and thesingle |
ones should be pulled out. Give it a cool, partially shaded place. Sow seed very early. The flowers are abundant in early sp-ing,and may be made to flower later by the use of water. Plants can be removed safely, even when in flower. The plants should be about six inches apart when set, so that when in perfection they will about cover the ground.
Double Daisy, Dou- ble White—Pkt_._ 15
Digitalis. Foxglove.
Biennial. <A_ stately plant nearly three feet in height, with racemes of . es thimble-shaped flowers , I rant Ww often two feet in length. YY . Hardy. In autumn they may be divided and reset.
Mixed Varieties— PRs ee 5
Eschscholtzia.
Better known as California Poppy. One of the finest of the
are of easy cultiva- tion, and can be sown where they are to s‘and. Grows abouta
covered with a profu- sion of bright yellow blossoms. Beautiful for cut flowers. Eschscholtzia, Bright Yellow— PG, 258? ESS
F orset-Me-Not.
Myosotis Alpestris. Plant of compact, bushy habit, growing 6 to 8
inches in height. Flowers large blue. Perennial. ae ee ee ee ot ook Leeks. Sate qee 10
Four Q’Glocks.
See MIRABILIS.--Marvel of Peru.
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(,ourds.
A tender annual climber with curiously
shaped fruit in various colors. Do not plant the seed till all danger of frost is over, and select rich, mellow ground. The culture is the same as'’for melons and squashes. Being of rapid growth they are useful for covering old fences, stumps or trellises.
Gourd, Mock Orange—The well-known Mock Oranges: Plot! fence ake ke ai a Hs
Nest Egg——A good substitute for a nest egg, no injured*by heat or cold. Pkt
Siphon, or Dipper--Long, slim handles, useful formeippersse Pkt se23_- 2. 5 2 eee eer, 5
fF elianthus.
Sunflower.
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The Sunflower is not only an ornamental flower. but its seed is valuable asa food product for poultry, It is the best egg-producing food that can be fed to fowls, and it can beraised cheaper than corn. It is very productive, aid is about the only plant that will produce a good crop without care or cultivation. Plant the seed in corners and odd places, at any time from early spring tili July, and it will take care of
| itself.
Poppy family. Plants |
foot in height, and is |
Black Seeded--The old common Sunflower ; usually produces several small heads besides the central head, and is very productive of seed. The best for poultry. Pkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
Mammoth White Russian, White Seeded —Has one very large head, and seeds large, but sometimes do not fill well as far north as 48 de- grees. Pkt. 5c: oz. 8c; lb. 35c.
fH ollyhock, Pouble.
A hardy perennial. In situa- tions suitable for tall flowers there is nothing better than the Hollyhock, yet the improved vari- eties do not grow very tall, four or five feet being the average height. The flowers are as double asa rose, of many shades of color, froma deep yellow, red and pur- ple to a pure white. Plant the seed in June in the open ground, and in the autumn transplant to a permanent position. They should be protected during winter by straw or leaves.
Pure White—Double. Choice Mixed—Pktiis: 22. ek eee
Marigold.
See CALENDULA.
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Misnonette. A well known hardy annual producing exceedingly fragrant flowers on spikes five and six incheslong. If sown at intervals during the spring and early summer, it will blossom the whole season. No garden should be without it.
Reseda Odorata—The common Sweet Mignonette. Pkt.. 5 Parson’s New White—F lowers almost pure white, borne on spikes 6 to 8 inches long and of great fragrance. Pkt-_-. 5
Mirabilis—Four Q’Glock. A perennial, blooming the first season. Grows two feet high and makes a brilliant show. Blossoms open in the afternoon.
Marvel of Peru—Mixed colors. Pkt
Moonflower.
(Ipomea Grandifiora Alba.)
This is one of the most vigorous of all the summer climbers. Will grow 30 to 40 feet in a single season, and be covered with its - large, white flowers every evening and cloudy day. Complaint is sometimes made that the seed fails to grow satisfactorily. This is entirely due to the method of treatment. If the hard outer coat of the seed is cut through with a sharp knife and the seed planted in a warm placeand the soil kept moist, germination will take place in ten days to two weeks. After the plants areup, keep growing vigorously and plant out in very rich soil when danger of frost is past.
Moonflower—F lowers large, white. Pkt
Nasturtium—[)warf.
(Tropeolum Minus.)
A bed of Dwarf Nasturtiums (Tropeolum Minus) forms an attractive feature inthe flower garden. Itisa hardy annual, grows about afoot high, and will blossom all the season. If the soil is not too rich the flowers will be == more brilliant.
TROPEOLUM minus. Dwarf (Tropcolum Minus)—Mixed. Pkt-.----.--.----- 5.
Nasturtium—Glimbinsg. (Tropeolum Majus.)
The Tropzolum Majus is one of the prettiest and show- iest climbers. Especially adapted to vases and baskets. Does not require a rich soil.
Mixed Varieties—Pkt Petunia.
Petunias are unsurpassed for massing in beds. Their richness in color, duration of bloom and easy culture will always render them popular. Few flowers make a more showy bed than the Petunias, giving flowers from early summer until the early frosts. The seed may be sown in the open ground, but they will come into bloom much ear- lier if sown under glass and transplanted about 114 feet apart. Be careful not to cover the small seeds too deep. Countess of Ellesmere—Deep rose with white
throat: APEGso2 se 202. _- Se SON ary see aeeenens eee en 10 TROPZOLUM MAJUS. Fine Mixed—PRt2o. . . ee a ee ae 5
Phlox.
For a brilliant and constant display the Phlox Drummondiiis. not surpassed by any of our Annuals. The blossoms range from pure white to the deepest purple. For masses of separate colors and for cutting for boquets they are unsurpassed. The seed may be sown in the open groundin May, or the plants may be started in the hot-bed and transplanted about a foot apart. Give good rich soil and no flower will give more satisfactory returns for the outlay. Phiox Drummondii—All varieties mixed. Pkt----..-- --- Phiox Drummondii Grandiflora—Larger flowers than
the old'sort. Choice mixed. Pkt..._0283: Ses e2 ese eee Perennial Phfox—The flower clusters of the Perennial
Phlox are very large masses of bloom. Grows three feet
high, sending up numerous stems. Stems die in the fall,
and new ones start up from the roots each spring. Pkt.---10
Pin ks. See Dianthus. Portulaca.
The Portulaca is a hardy creeping Annual, and makes the most dazzling display of brilliant colors of all the garden favorites. They are in bloom from July until killed by frost. Each plant covers a space about a foot in diameter with flowers of almost every color imaginable. It delights in a warm sun and sandy soil. When everything else is perishing for lack of moisture, the Portulaca will give its largest flowers and brightest colors. Sow in the open ground early, or under glass. Fine mixed. Pkt 5
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Poppy.
ing quite fashionable again. The annual va-
and vary in size from the smallest to large flowered. -The new Shir- ley and California Pop-
cate and beautiful. They are very fine as cut flow- ers. They are hardy and flower profusely for a long time.
The Shirley—A new Poppy. Flowers large and exceedingly grace- ful and elegant. Col- ors range from blush- white, delicate pink
and carmine to bright crimson. Very elegant as
a cut flower for vases. There is nothing finer for
table decoration than the Shirley and Califor-
nia Poppies. Pkt 10
Pzeony - Flowered—Large double. Pkt
California Poppy—(See Eschscholtzia). Pkt-. 5
THE SHIRLEY.
flowers and
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The Poppy is becom- | rieties are numerous, | the | double Pzony- |
pies are especially deli- |
The Pansy, among flower seeds, is our special hobby. We grow some of the finest Pansies to be found anywhere, both for the plants and for the seed. They contain some of the most celebrated Pansies grown. Young plants produce the largest flowers.
The seed may be sown in the open ground orinahot-bed. Whensown in the spring, sow as early as possi- ble, in order that the plants may come into bloom before the dry, hot weather. The soil should be rich, cool and moist, as coolness and moisture are requisites for their best growth. Seed grown in September will make early plants for the fol- lowing spring. They are quite hardy and will live through ordi- Dary winters without protection. Bugnot’s—Very large, stained;
mixed. A large flowering race ; plants vigorous, with short stalks hanging well above the foliage; large flowers of fine form and substance. Extra fine___20
Peacock—A beautiful, large- flowered variety of English ori- gin. The upper petals are a handsome shade of ultra-ma- rine blue, much resembling the bluespots on a Peacock’s wings, hence its name. We advise all our customers to try this, as it will be sure to please them. IPAGG, je ee 22 Sk SU 15
Trimardeau-Very large flowered —mixed. An entirely distinct and beautiful race, with flowers of the richest and most varied shades of color. Plants of vig- orous and compact growth, and the flowers, which possess un- usual substance and consistency, are each marked with three large
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blotches or spots. Pkt______- 10 Sen NS MTOR eh Oe Be ee eran Ce RTC ik Arye ES 10 SNAPDRAGON. See ANTIRRHINUM. STOCK,
The Stock, as now grown, is indispensable where a fine display of flowers is wanted. To such perfec- tion has selection brought them that good seed will give a large proportion of flowers as double and as large as the named sorts grown from cuttings. Double German Ten-Weeks, Mixed—Fine_10
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glass ear- ly in the spring and transplant after 3 or 4 inches of growth. Good healthy plants can be produced from seed, that will cover a space two feet in diameter, flower in July, and continue strong and healthy until de- stroyed by frost.
Verbena Hybrida—Choiceseed. Mixed. Pkt.-15
VERBENA.
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Sweet Peas.
Sweet Peas are the most popular flowers grown. No one who loves flowers can afford to be without them. The new varieties are now so distinct and varied that everyone is delighted with them.
When sowing the seed make a trench siz inches deep and cover with two inches of soil. When the vines are five or six inches high, gradually fill the trench. By sowing deep they will stand the hot weather in midsummer without drying up, and con- tinue to bloom a longtime. The seed pods should be cut off as soon as formed. If they are allowed to re- main the vines will soon stop blossoming. I give below a list of the finest varieties, embracing a vari- ety of colors.
NotE—The light colored Sweet Peas are more delicate than the dark colored ones, and are liable to rot if covered too heavily with earth. The best way is to cover them lightly with fine rakings or moss. When covered in that way they are as reliable to sprout and grow as the dark colored peas.
Cupid—A very distinct variety. Dwarf, the plants forming a compact moss-like bunch about nine inches high, and producing an abundance of clear white flowers. It is well suited for grow- ing in pots or as a border plant. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢ ; 14 Ib. 40c.
Aurora—A new Sweet Pea. Both standard and wings are flaked and striped on a white ground, with bright orange-salmon. Very vigorous and blooms profusely. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1b. 70c.
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Ramona—White, daintily splashed with pale pink. =. Flowers of good substance and the largest size. Pkt. 5c: oz. 10c; 1b. 60c.
Stanley—Rich dark maroon. Flowers full and large. Itis by far the finest dark variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.
Countess of Radnor—Very distinct and beauti- ful shade of lavender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.
Emily Henderson—The best white Sweet Pea in cultivation. Flowers large size and pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.
Blanche Burpee—WNew. A pure white variety. Not so profuse a bloomer as the Emily Hender- son, but the individual flowers are very fine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60ce.
Queen of England—Flowers are clear white. Standard short. Wings very large and well ex- panded. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Katharine Tracy—New. One of the finest Sweet Peas. Blossoms soft, briliant pink, of precisely the same shade in wings and standard. Its form is perfect, vigorous grower, giving a great profu- sion of flowers till the end of the season. gPkt. 5c: oz. 10c; lb. 50c.
Mrs. Gladstone—Beautiful. Soft blush pink
suffused with carmine. Profuse bloomer. Pkt. je; oz. 10c; lb. 40c. = Her Majesty—Deep rose crimson. Showy and
handsome. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Blanche Ferry—Flowers large. Bright pink. Continues in blossom longer than most varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Cardinal—Flowers medium sized. Standards in- tense crimson scarlet; wings large, broad and darker than standard. A persistent and fine bloomer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Captain of the Blues—tThe finest of the blue peas. Standard purple-blue; wings lighter blue and well expanded. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 40c.
Primrose—Pale primrose yellow. Very delicate and attractive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Orange Prince—Pink, suffused with orange-yel- low. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 40ce.
Lottie Eckford—A delicate lavender. oz. 10c; lb. 40c.
Mixed Varleties—PKkt. 5c; oz. 8c; lb. 30c.
Special Offers—For Special Offers on Sweet Peas see page 3.
Pkt. 5c;
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Sunflower.
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Zinnia. A very showy, half- R hardy annual of easy cul- ~ fl tivation. It is in flower all summer. The double Zinnias usually grow about two feet in height, giving flowers quite as double as the Dahlia. The Zinnia makes an excellent border or summer hedge plant, and for this purpose set plants 12 to 15 inches apart, so as to make acon- tinuous row or _ border. The seeds grow easily, and young plants can be moved as safely as cab- bage plants. Choicest Double— Best colors mixed. Pkt
16 Pompon-—A beautiful new strain of this popular
flower. Colors exceedingly bright aud showy. Flowers about half the size of the ordinary Zinnias, and very distinct and beautiful. Mixed colors. Pkt 10
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PLANTS AND BULBS.
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The Bulbs and Roots named in this Department are for Spring Planting, and should be taken up in the Autumn.
Plants that are sent by mail have but little soil left on them, and they should receive very careful treatment, especially the first few days after their arrival. If they look wilted, put them in luke-warm water for fifteen or twenty minutes ; this will greatly revive them. Those sent by express are generally in such con- dition as to require larger pots than the ones from which they were removed at the time of shipment. Caladiums, Tuberoses, and similar plants, should, as a rule, be started as soon as received ; while Dahlias, Gladioli, etc., may be kept in a cool place until proper time for planting.
dg butilon, or Flowering Maple.
Very popular for their vigor of growth and constant blooming. Colden Fleece—Large, showy, bright yellow flowers. Souvenir de Bonn—A very distinct novelty. Foliage is deep green, with each leaf edged with a broad
white margin. Flowers large, pink, striped with crimson. GA Lem CN Eclipse—A pretty trailing variety; foliage beautifully marked
deep green and yellow ; flowers yellow with crimson throat. Thompsoni plena—Flowers double, orange and crimson ; leaves
green and yellow.
Plants 15c. each; per doz. $1.40.
Achillea. The Pearl—Of low growth, and produces flowers on strong, erect
stems. Of the purest white, resembling Pompon Chrysanthe- mums. Very hardy, and blooms the whole season.
Plants 15e. each; 3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.
Amaryllis.
Johnsoni—The most popular variety ; crimson, with broad white stripes. Bulbs 50c. each.
Atamasca alba—Flowers mediumsized; pure white. Bulbs lic. each.
Formosissima—Jacobean Lily—Flowers dark crimson. Bulbs 20c. each.
ABUTILON.
gi mpelopsis.
Veitchii—Known as Japan or Boston Ivy. A beautiful climber and a great favorite. Clings firmly to the side of the house or wall, and will form a perfect mass of foliage. Plants 20c. each. Quinquefolia— Virginia Creeper—The popular hardy climber. Plants lic. each.
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aAhemone.
One of the most showy autumn plants. Foliage is dark green. Has pure white blossoms about two inches in diameter, with yellow disk resembling a Water Lily. A fine plant for cemeteries. Continues to improve until killed by frost.
Japonica Alba—Pure white. Plants lic. each:
3 for 40c.
Whirlwind—A new pure white double Anemone.
Flowers 214 to 3 inches in diameter. Hardy even in
exposed places. Plants 20c. each; 3 for 50c.
New Ever-Bloomins Gannas.
The French, or ever-blooming Cannas, are now the most popular bedding plants we have. The flowers are of immense size, brilliant, showy and gorgeous. Their wonderful freedom of bloom, large flower heads and beautiful foliage cannot be excelled by any other bed- ding plant fer a grand display.
These Cannas are also very desirable for house cul- ture. After the plants have done duty in the garden all summer, the roots may be divided, potted, and started into growth. They will soon make elegant,,blooming plants.
The Queen of ‘‘ Cilt-Edged Cannas,’’ Queen Charlotte—The greatest acquisition to this superb class of bedding plants. The flowers are of the most brilliant, dazzling scarlet-Crimson, with a massive broad gold border, excelling in beauty and wonderful display any Canna ever introduced. The plant is a strong, compact grower, and the flowers stand well above the handsome, musa-like foliage. Each main stem is followed by several lateral shoots, which insures an unbroken succession of bloom. No other Canna ever came so quickly into popular favor. Strong plants 20c. each ; 3 for 50c., prepaid.
Madame Crozy—This variety, with its large and brilliant flowers, has made for itself a grand reputation, and although other splendid varieties of this class are each year making their appearance, still Madame Crozy will always stand in the front rank. The plants commence to bloom when scarcely a foot in height and the massive spikes of flowers continue forming as the new shoots appear, until the plant reaches its natural height, which is about four feet. It is then crowned with a blazing array of beautiful crimson-scarlet and gold bordered fiowers. The foliage is bright green, broad and massive. Strong plants 20c. each ; 3 for 50c., prepaid.
Florence Vaughn—tThe flowers of this splendid sort are of the most perfect form, the petals are even broader than those of Madame Crozy, and more rounded at the ends, which latter characteristic repre- sents the best type sought for in the latest hybridizations. The flowers are well opened, and of the most brilliant golden-yellow, dotted with brightest scarlet, and are the largest of all varieties of Canna, and are produced in continuous succession. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.
Alphonse Bouvier—This is the King of Crimsons, as Madame Crozy is Queen of the Scarlet Cannas, and it is a very difficult matter to decide which of the two is the more beautiful. On first opening, the flowers are intense brilliant crimson, but change to a beautiful deep crimson as they more fully expand. The plant makes a luxuriant growth of rich green foliage, and produces spikes of enormous flowers in wonderful profusion. Strong plants 20c. each; 3 for 50c., prepaid.
Two Strong-Growing Bedding Gannas.
President Faiver—Bronze foliage. Tall grower. Flowers amaranth-red. Admiral Coubert—Flowers very large; beautiful. Citron- yellow, striped with orange-scarlet.
Per dozen 75c ; hundred $5.00; 20 at 100 rate.
(Jaladium Fsculentum.
The leaves are three or more feet in length and very broad. They make a grand display for centers of flower beds or decorating the lawn. Bulbs set in the spring make large plants during the summer. They should be taken up in the
fall and stored in the cellar the same as other buibs. SS Bulbs 15c. each; 3 for 40c; 6 for 75c. CALADIUM.
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(Sarnations. The great improvement in this favorite flower has made it
a rival of the Rose for cut flowers. It has become indispens- able to the florists for winter decoration.
Plants of the following varieties 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen’
Nellie Lewis—The Nellie Lewis is the most popular pink Carnation grown, and the cut flowers are in greater de- mand than any others. The flowers are of the largest size
_ and of the most delicate shade of pink.
Lizzie McGowan—A grand white Carnation. The flowers are very large and delightfully fragrant ; they are borne on strong stems.
Day break—So named because of its likeness to the first light rosy tinge of the eastern sky at daybreak.
Wm. Scott—Flowers full and good shape; color a bright rosy pink.
Portia—A beautiful brilliant scarlet.
Ghrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemums are the finest plants we have for the late Fall and Winter blooming. They should be repotted dur- ing the Summer, and pinched back and taken into the house sae frost, when they wi!l afford a grand display for two months.
Single plants of the following 15c. each; 3 for 40c.
Geo. S. Conover—Plant a strong grower. Flowers a canary yellow, very full and large. A grand Chrysanthemum. Geo. W. Childs—Dark crimson; flowers large; splendid
variety. lora—Flowers large, of a delicate light pink color; petals tubular their entire length. A beauty.
CARNATION.
Ivory—The finest white Chrysanthemum grown. If we were to grow but one variety it would be Ivory. Flowers of the purest white, large, and fine form ; habit dwarf.
Maud Dean—Flowers extra large, perfectly double, with broad incurved petals; color clear pink, almost rose. One of the best.
sain p-EzA i Major Bonnafon—Soft yellow, incurved type ; flower large and SS GHA Se full, of short-jointed growth, and splendid foliage. ae SK eA \ Ei Pres. Wm. R. Smith—Bright flesh color; flowers of great sub- FFE) ) ‘* stance and on stiff stems. AP OSE The Queen—A double white flower of fine size and great sub-
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Dahlia.
Bulbs, 15e. each; $1.50 per dozen.
Nothing is more beautiful than a mass of Dahlias in the late Autumn. The roots or bulbs should be put in the ground in the spring as soon as it is dry enough to work. Cover the neck of the bulb with about three inches of earth. Before hard frost take up the roots and then dry out and store them in acellar not too dry. We give a few extra fine ones, but can supply others.
Ada Tiffin—Light peach, tinged with rose.
Bird of Passage—White, tipped with pink. Biack Prince—Cactus—Dark, velvety maroon. Ethel Vick—Soft shell pink. Beautiful.
E mily—Blush, suffused with rose; large.
Geo. Rawlings—Very dark maroon; full size. James Stephens—Bright orange scarlet. Fine. Oriole—Golden ground, striped with scarlet. Prince Bismarck—Fine large purple. Unsurpassed. Snowcloud—Pearly white.
White Aster—Pompon—Pure white ; fimbriated. Yellow Standard—A beautiful yellow.
CHRYSANTHEMUM.
stance. A prize winner wherever shown.
(Slematis.
Large Flowering Purple Sort—Strong 2-year old plants 50c. each,
Paniculata—The vine isa strong, robust grower, covered in Au- gust and September with a snowy mass of beautiful star-shaped white flowers. Strong plants 20c. each, prepaid.
DAHLIA.
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(,eranium. Plants 15e. each; 3 for 40c.; per doz. $1.50. Ae SINGLE.
Aurellian Scholl— Violet rose, marbled
als; a thrifty grower; grand bedding variety.
Cinderella—Bright rosy salmon; fine tress.
Gen. Grant — Scarlet. This good old sort has no equal for freedom of bloom and brilliancy of color; fine bedder.
Jumbo—Fine searlet with white eye; excel- lent for potting.
—A strong,free grower,
of pure white flowers. Mieteor—A splendid variety ; large truss of scarlet
white on the upper pet- |
Marguerite deLayre |
producing large trusses |
flower with distinct eye; good habit, free bloomer. |
DOUBLE.
Beaute Poiteoine—Flowers semi-double, very large, and in immense clusters, brilliant salmon, clear at outer edge. For bedding or pot culture.
Bruant—Vermilion scarlet ; splendid bedder.
La Favorite—The best pure white.
Madame la Comtesse de Baume—Immense truss; double florets of the largest size; growth
Gladiolus.
Amalthee—White, streaked gar- net; large garnet blotch. Each 15c.
Brenchleyensis — Vermilion scarlet ; fine old variety ; very vig- orous and free bloomer. Each 10c.
Ceres— White, marbled and striped with rose and purple. Each 15c.
Diamant— Fleshy white; throat ivory white, blotched and streaked with carmine. Each lic.
Eugene Scribe—Flowers large and wide; rose, blazed with car- mine red; very fine. Each 15c.
Isaac Buchanan—Fine yellow. Each 15c.
Madame Monneret — Delicate rose, earmine blotch. Each 15c.
Marie Lamoine— Long spike of fine, well expanded flowers; upper divisions of a pale creamy color flushed with salmon-lilac; lower di- visions spotted purplish-violet, bor- der deep yellow. Each 10c.
UNNAMED GLADIOLUS.
All Colors Mixed —Each 5c. Light Colors--All shades. Each 5c.
fi eliotrope.
The Heliotrope is indispensable for bouquets by reason of its delicious perfume. Plants 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen.
Madam de Blonay—Pure white.
and habit perfect; beautiful rose, marked white. |
Robert Sparks—Donble, cream scarlet ; dwarf. S.A. Nutt—Dark crimson ; splendid for bedding.
Pay I[yily.
The Funkia, called the Day Lily, is a superb
autumn flower for planting on the lawn. Funkia Alba—White. Plants, each 20c. Japonica—Blue. Plants, each 20c. Yellow—Clear canary yellow. Plants, each 20c.
Eulalia.
The Eulalias are handsome, tall Ornamental | Grasses, for the open lawn, very graceful habit of |
growth and elegant colors, giving them a tropical
appearance. They die down to the ground on the
approach of winter.
tect the roots during the cold months.
each; 3 for 50c.
Gracillima Unavittata—The most beautiful of all the Eulalias.
Japonica Variegata—Make a striking contrast, and very desirable as companionable plants.
Fuchsia.
The Fuchsia is a tender perennial, and one of the most elegant and graceful of flowers. They can be grown in the open ground, or potted for winter flowering in the house. Plants 15c. each.
SINGLE.
Black Prince—Corollareddish rose;sepalscarmine. Constancy—Flowers large; corolla a rich car- mine; sepals white and well reflexed. Dr. Topinard—Flowers large, fine ; corolla white; _ Sepals a rich cherry red. Miss Bailey—Sepals white; corolla pink. A won- derfully free bloomer.
DOUBLE.
Buffon—Tube and sepals bright scarlet; corolla white with pink tinge.
Beauty of West Kent—Tube and sepals red:
_ corolla white, heavily shaded with crimson.
CGigantea—Tube and sepal carmine; corolla a beautiful shade of light magenta.
Jeanne Summary—Tube and sepals bright crimson-scarlet ; corolla white.
Sapaly Freres—Sepals coral red; corolla violet and carmine.
A light cover of litter will pro- | Plants 20c. |
Lady Cook—Dark Violet.
Fy dransea.
Otaksa—A Japanese variety with large clusters of pale pink flowers. Plants 20c. each.
fi ibiscus.
Crimson Eye-— Flowers very large, pure white, with crimson center, forming a striking contrast
of color. Perfectly hardy, blooming the first year after planting. Plants 15c. each.
fF oneysuckle.
The Honeysuckle is among the best of the hardy climbers. Plants 15c. each. Hall’s—An evergreen variety from Japan. Flowers pure white. - Japan Colden Veined—Foliage small, beauti- fully netted with yellow; flowers white; sweet. Chinese Twining—Flowers nearly white.
Pouble follyhocks.
Our Hollyhock plants are grown from the famous Chester strain of seed. They are very strong, and will bloom the coming season. Plants 15c. each. We offer them in the following colors: YELLOW, RED, SALMON, WHITE, PINK, MAROON.
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doz., 40c.
Manettia Vine.
Manettia Bicolor—A beautiful twining plant, producing very showy tubular flowers from one
to two inches in length of fiery scarlet with | bright yellow tip. As a pot plant totrainona |
trellisit is unrivaled. Plants, 15c. each ; 3 for 40c.
QOxalis.
Oxalis floribunda alba—An_ ever-blooming variety, excellent for potsand baskets. Leaves three-parted, flowers in cluster half an inch or more in diameter. 10c. each.
fardy Pinks.
The double garden Pinks bloom early, are dwarf in £ habit, and make fine edg- &@ ings for walks. Most of them are white, with col- ored margins, and very fra- grant.
Plants, 15c. each.
Her Majesty—One of the most valuable introduc- tions of recent years. Valuable as an out- door plant, equally so for house culture. Strong,healthy grower. The foliage is a beauti- ful metallic shade of bluish green. The plant remains green through- out the winter in open ground. It is perfectly hardy. The flowers are very large, fringed, and very double and pure white. The fragrance is delicious, clove scented, and not too powerful. Long stiff stems support the flowers. Her Majesty is a rival of the Carnation.
Essex Witch—Fine dark pink.
Gertrude—White with pink center.
Grass or June Pink—Feathery, pink flowers.
Juliet—Rose pink.
New Mound—Blush pink, fringed.
Petunia.
Few plants give better satisfaction where a mass of flowers is desired than the Petunia, especially the single varieties. They flower from the time they are planted in spring until killed by frost. The double varieties are excellent for bedding, but do not pro- duce flowers in such wonderful profusion. Double—Plants 15c. each.
Single—Plants 10c. each ; doz., $1.00.
PINK.
Valley. Most charming plants. |
They do best in partially |
bed _rich, and plant the | pips six inches apart and |
potted in the fall they |
make beautiful ornaments | for the house or the con- |
Pips—Per }4 doz., 25c.; per |
Pansies. For Seed and Plants see Page 58.
Tritoma.
| Tritoma Uvaria—Flower stems grow from four to five feet in height, surmounted by a spike of curious red and orange flowers a foot in length. Plants 15c. each.
JTuberose.
| The Tuberose is one of the sweetest of flowers. The blossoms, a dozen or more on each stem, are pure white, wax-like, and very fragrant. The bulbs should be started in the house, or under glass, for early blossoming, but may be set in the open ground.
_ Pearl White—Bulbs 5c. each; doz., 40c.
Violet California.
A great novelty, and has had a wonderful sale. In California the latest sensation in flowers. It is the most robust grower of all Violets; flowers large, borne
| on stems 10 and 12 inches long; color and fragrance
Plants 1l5c. each ; 3 for 40c.; per doz., $1.50.
Verbena.
We have made the following selection of colors to accommodate those who wish plants for bedding
perfect.
purposes. We grow them in such large quantities that it enables us to offer them at low rates. Plants 10c. each ; 80c. per doz.; $6.00 per hundred : RED, WHITH, BLUE, SCARLET, PINK, PURPLE, MAROON, STRIPED. Y ucea. Bs The Yucca is a fw NES 3 tall, erect plant Drag Nery BNA with long, narrow, ean me sharp-pointed Patan
leaves, with a trop- : ical aspect. It sends \ up a strong flower stem, bearing a large spike of very beau- tiful whitish flow- ers. It is hardy and will endure the win- ter in most parts of the country.
Yucca Filamen-
tosa—Strong one year old roots, 20c.
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ROSES.
The Rose is the Queen of Flowers. No one can have toomany of them. The Hybrid Per- petuals are perfectly hardy. Flowers large size, very full and double at the center, of beautiful colors, from pure white to dark crimson.
The Moss Roses are much admired for their beautiful buds, which are covered with a moss-like texture.
The Climbing Roses are hardy and rapid growers.
fiybrid Perpetuals.
Strong one-year old plants 15c. each; 3 for
40c.; $1.50 per doz.
Anne de Desbach—Glory of Paris—Bril- liant crimson, long-pointed buds, large, finely-formed, compact flowers; very sweet; free bloomer.
Coquette des Alps—White, occasionally tinged with pink ; flowers in clusters. Coquette des Blanches—Pure white, sometimes delicately tinged with pink. Duchess of Albany—Flowers deep pink, very large and full; highly perfumed.
F ontenelle—Carmine red, full and double. Gen. Jacqueminot—The most popular rose in cultivation. The buds are much admired. Flowers rich crimson scarlet.
La Reine—Deep rose lilac.
La France—Silvery rose changing to pink. Beau- tiful both in bud and flower.
Masne Charta—Pink, suffused with rose; large, tull.
Madame Plantier—Hybrid China— Summer |
bloomer. Pure white.
Paul Neyron—Immense double flowers; bright shining pink ; finely scented.
Pzeonia—Bright clear red; very sweet. finest old varieties. —
Perfection des Blanches—Pure snow white flowers; large and very fragrant.
Victor Verdier—Large, full; bright rose color, with crimson center,
Vick’s Caprice—Soft pink striped with white and carmine. Much admired.
One of the
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSE.
Monthly Roses.
Plants 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; $1.30 per doz.
Bon Silene—Rich shade of crimson, beautifully tinged with salmon.
Bridesmaid—This exquisite new Tea Rose is an improved Catharine Mermet, from which itisa sport. Bridesmaid at all seasons is a clear, deli- cate pink, in all respects a counterpart of Mermet.
Catharine Mermet—One of the finest varieties in cultivation, with buds of the largest size and handsomestform. The petals are gracefully re- curved, so as to show a lovely bright pink center, which gradually shades towards the outer edge to a very light pink.
Duchess de Brabant—Rose, heavily shaded with amber and salmon; strong grower, free bloomer.
Duchess Marie Salviati — Chrome-orange, shaded with delicate fiesh color ; frequently the fiowers have no shading; strong and vigorous.
Henry M. Stanley—Flowers very large, full, of good substance, and highly scented. The color is entirely new and distinct, being a delicate shade of amber-rose tinged with apricot-yellow.
Maman Cochet—Deep rosy pink, the inner side of petals silvery rose. Makescharming branches of long-stemmed flowers for cutting.
Mdm, Joseph Schwartz—Blush, edged with carmine; fiowers cup-shaped, borne in clusters.
Marie CGuillot—White, tinted with pale yellow; large,full,fine shaped. Beautiful but not fragrant.
Marie Lampert—Creamy white ; flowers medium size; very free bloomer.
Mdm. Lambard—Rosy-bronze, changing to sal- mon and fawn with carmine shading.
Perle des Jardins—Rich shade of yellow ; perfect in form; free grower and bloomer. Extra fine.
Queen’s Scarlet—Crimson scarlet. Fine buds.
Safrano—Bright saffron-yellow, changing to fawn, sometimes tinged with rose. Fine buds; fragrant.
The Bride—This is a sport from Catharine Mer- met, and is identical with that variety except in color. The flowers are very large, pure white, and very lasting after being cut; fragrant.
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YOU CANNOT GROW TOO MANY ROSES. 61 Polyantha JQoses. Plants 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
This class is a distinct one. For many purposes
its varieties are excellent. They are continuously in bloom. Desirable for house culture. The flowers are produced in clusters, and although not large are very perfect and handsomely formed. They are also
excellent for bedding out, producing a profusion of bloom, and requiring butslight protection for winter.
Clotilde Soupert--One of the most prolific bloomers in our entire list and admirably adapted for pot culture; beginning to flower when not over four inches high, and continues without intermission the entire season if kept in a healthy growing condition. The flowers are borne in sprays, very double, and handsomely formed; the outer petals are pearl white, shad- ing to a center of rosy pink, but varying some- times on the same plant from pure white to deep
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= \ BE Be | silvery rose. A grand bedding variety. Za Ny Cee \ f= | Mignonette—One of the most beautiful miniature bi Sl = | roses imaginable. The flowers are full and reg- a Se | ular, perfectly double, borne in large clusters, a often thirty to forty flowers each. Color clear Aa : | pink, changing to white, tinged with pale rose.
| oe SOSH. | A constant and profuse bloomer.
| Mad. Cecil Brunner—Plant of dwarf growth, Mo SS Ro ses, excellent for bordering beds. Color, salmon-rose on a yellow ground. This rose is very fragrant, Plants 20c. each. | and possesses the merit of being the most vigor-
Comtesse de Maurinais— ous grower of its class. changing to white. Se ee CalO®, Pink Soupert—A seedling from Clotilde Soupert, : having handsome pink flowers. It blooms in | Henry Martin—Dark red. | great profusion and for a long time, and the plants begin to bloom when quite young. It is f | a pees wey ported double EOS mae equally ° e | well adapted to the open ground and as a po (Climbing Roses. | plant. Those who raise Clotilde Soupert will understand the admirable qualities of this, its i Plants 20c. each ; $1.75 per dozen. progeny, as it is ae to its ea a most ae . | respects. The great difference is its handsome Sec pelle Pele OURS ISL y Lanne: pink color. The flowers have a delightful tea Queen of the Prairie—Rosy red; very fine. | scent.
Try Our Special Low-Priced Collection of Plants.
We will sexd you any one of the ‘fine collections named below. 00 At the low price the sets are offered we can make no change in 3 them, but purchasers may select one-half of any two for $1.00.
They are all strong, fine plants, of good varieties. The choice of varieties must be left with us, the pur- chaser simply naming the number of the Collections wanted. Each plant will be distinctly labeled.
Set No. 1—12 Monthly Roses. Set No. 7—12 Fuchsias. sé 2—10 Hybrid Perpetual Roses. “s 8—S French Cannas. ‘« 3—4 Climbing Roses and 6 Poly- sé g—12 Chrysanthemums.
ha R - [ antha Koses ‘« zo—6 Monthly Roses, 6 Geraniums
| 66 « ° —12 Geraniums, double and single. s ; s ‘6 11—6 Chrysanthemums, 6 Carna-
“ 5—12 ‘* double, single and scented. tions.
ee 6—12 Carnations. ‘6 6 12—8 Dahlias.
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PLANET JR. SEED DRILLS.
The ‘‘ Planet Jr.’”’ Garden Tools have now become almost indispensable. They are used more generally than all others combined.
The manufacturers of the celebrated Panet Jr. Implements have fixed a uniform price for all their Tools, and no one is permitted to vary from the price fixed. This is done for the mutual benefit of the dealer and purchaser, as the price on many Of the tools is less than heretofore. The prices named are the net cash prices.
We have room to illustrate only a few of the different styles of their Seed Drills, Hand and Horse Cultivators and other implements, but to those wishing to purchase tools a DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, published by the manufacturers, will be sent FREE On application. This Catalogue is fully illustrated, showing the different com- binations of the tools, and the manner of using them, and giving much information valuable to gardeners.
“PLANET JR.” No. 2 SEED DRILL. PRICE $6.50.
The No. 2 Seed Drill is similar to the Combined Drill, except that there is no cultivating attachment. The seed drum is larger, hoiding two quarts instead of one. It isa perfect Seed Sower in every respect and will give perfect satisfaction. It has no cams, levers, -brushes or springs to get out of order, but is always ready foruse. Having used iton my farm I can recom- mend it after thorough trial as a first-class drill.
For a further description of these Seed Drills see MANUFAC- TURERS ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, Which will be sent FREE on application.
“PLANET JR.” No. 4.
Hill Dropping Seed Drill, Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow. Price—Complete, $10.00; as a Drill, only, $7.00.
Weare pleased to offer for 1898,a new combined tool of great excellence, which we can scarcely recom- mend too highly. It combines conveniently in a single garden implement, a capital hill dropping and a continuous row seeder, with the most perfect and complete single wheel hoe, cultivator, rake and plow that the most practical can desire. Designed bya practical man, it is light, compact, durable and easy running, and does all its great variety of work with a thoroughness and perfection that has never before been attempted, much less equalled.
WHAT THE DRILL WILL DO.
It will sow a continuous row with great regularity; butits distinctive feature is that it will also drop neatly in hilis. It opens the furrow, drops either in hills or drills at pleasure, covers, rolls down . ad marks the next row, all at one operation.
“ PLANET JR” No. 5.
Market Gardener’s Hill Dropping Seed Drill. PRICE, $12.00.
__ ‘This beautiful new tool will be a delightful surprise to every gardener who tries it. We all krow that a garden seed sower that does not drop in hills is fast becom- ing a thing of the past, for there are but few now who do not wish to plant beans and corn, Spinach and salsify, carrots and turnips, parsnips and _ beets, in hills. All crops that are to be grown from seed and then thinned toa regular stand, should be planted in hillsand at just the distance apart the plants are desired ; for in drilling, unless the seed is sown unnecessarily thick, there will not always be a plant at the proper spot and the crop is therefore irregular. This means that nowadays a seed sower should drop in hills and at almost every distance apart. The new No.5 “ Planet Jr.’ drops at 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24 and 48 inches apart, and also beauti- fully in a continuous row. It drops without injury, can be changed from hill to drill or from One distance to another very quickly, and without any changing of bolts. and without any loose wheels or parts so easily lost or mislaid; and a eee index with brass screw regulator and quick cut-off is arranged most conveniently just at the top of the andle.
The new comer is a great favorite, too, because it is unusually large, holding three quarts, yet very light running withal ; and it is also a model of simplicity, strength and durability. Its large capacity will suitall large growers and yet it works so perfectly that it will sow a single paper of seed or drop it in hills accurately, to the very last grain.
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Planet Jr. Hand Cultivators arid Hoes.
The “ Planet Jr.” Double Wheel Hoe. PRICE, $6.00.
Thousands of farmers and gardeners who own this tool save its cost one or more times every year, for in an onion field and among many other crops, one can do moreand better work with it than six men with ordinary hoes. It is invalua- ble for all market garden crops. The wheels are only ten inches high, as a high wheel is wrong for a Wheel Hoe, since the wheels are simply depth regulators, not load carriers.
The * Planet Jr.’”’ Double Wheel Hoe will straddle plants eighteen inches high, and finish rows from six to eighteen inches apart at one pas- sage. One hoe sets slightly ahead of the other, to prevent dragging out young plants. The new frame permits the changing of attachments with- out removing the nuts. All the tools shown in the cut go with the machine for the price; and all the blades are steel, hardened in oil and polished. The wheels are adjustable to make the work shallow or deep. as required and toadapt the machine to all width rows.
To accommodate those who have little work but hoeing, we offer the above machine, with hoes only, under the name of ‘* Planet Jr.” Plain Double Wheel Hoe, at $3.50. The other parts can be added at any time and will be found to fit.
The “ Planet Jr.” No. 15 Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow.
PRICE, COMPLETE, $6.00.
This new Wheel Hoe has the advantage of a high wheel with broad face, of a convenient arrangement of the frame, and a very full set of tools. most of them being of new, special design, such as have been found to perform wheel hoe work in the very best manner. Italso has the great advantage of being convertible into a hill dropping and row seeder, by buying the seeder attachment.
The tools are: a well-shaped garden plow, for plowing, marking out, covering and late cultivation; a pair of neat shield hoes, just right for hoeing in rows 9 to 12 inches, and with the assistance ofa cultivator tooth orrake, rows up to 16 inches; a set of three hoes cutting 344,7 and 10 inches wide, respectively, just right for 6, 9and 12-inch rows, and, two together, forrows up to l6inches. With two arranged side by side, the rakes are just the thing for preparing ground for the seed drill. It has alsoa practical leaf guard for fallen plants, such as peas, and for wide spreading plants. Itraises the leaves and allows perfect culti- vation, without injury or increased labor.
it is also sold without rakes and leaf guard. Price, $5.00. Also plain, having only one pair of hoes and one pair ofrakes Price, $4.00. Q We
The seeder attachment is quickly exchangeable ~ YY S— 9 Tae for the wheel hoe frame; it is identical with the ‘‘ Planet Jr.” Hill Dropping Seeder No. 4, and drops at 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36 inches apart. Price of seeder attachment, $4.50.
Single Wheel Hoe, Plain. PRICE, $2.75.
We sell more of this Wheel Hoe than any other style. Itis light, runs easily and does the work thor- oughly. Itis considerably lighter than the Double, but does almost the same variety of work, being used mostly between the rows, yel itcan be used to hoe both sides at once, while plants are small, by placing the wheel at one side of the frame. The form of the hoes insures a forward slanting cut next to the plant and consequent close work without danger, and thorough cultivation of the soil.
64 LAKEVIEW SEED FARM, ROCHESTER, N. Y.
Planet Jr. Horse Hoes
and Cultivators.
The “Planet Jr.’ No. 5 Horse Hoe and Cultivator. PRICE, WITH WHEEL, $6.75. WITHOUT WHEEL, $6.00.
This cultivator is unsurpassed by any now in use, in the variety of work it will perform. Itis made entirely of steel and iron, except the handles, and has an expanding frame which can be closed or opened instantly by the lever shown inthecut. Thestandards areof hollow steel,and being round in front and polished, it does not clog like other cultivators. By the use of different teeth it can be used asa plain Cultivator oras a Horse Hoe, to draw dirt from the small plants or to hill them up laterin the season. It is also a first-class potato planter, marking and furrowing the rows, covering the potatoes and rolling them down, and cultivating and hilling them as they increase in growth. Itis equally as good in the cultivation ofcorn. By the use of this implement, hand-hoeing may be almost wholly dispensed with. The saving of labor in a single year will more than pay the cost of thetool. (See Manufacturers’ Iliustrated Catalogue for fuller description.)
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Horse Hoe and Cultivator No. 8. 12-tooth Horse Hoe an PRICE, $8.00. PRICE, $8.00.
ae Pe, ©: J This is a very useful tool in garden work, where fine This is the same as No. 5, except it hasan extralever and level cultivation is required. Without the pulver-
for raising or lowering the wheel,and thedepth regulator _jzer the price is $6.65. Without wheel and pulverizer, under the frame. $5.40.
“Planet Jr.” No. 5 Cultivator with Wheel. PRICE, complete, $5.25; without wheel, $4.50.
No. 4 Plain Cultivator (same tool without lever expander), 75 cents less.
Our plain cultivator, herewith shown, is a light and very strong tool, having our improved patent hollow steel standards and paral- lel steel frame, the patent lever expanders and side adjustment for handles. It is used either with or without a wheel. For very nar- row rows, the outside teeth and standards may be removed.
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WATER’S TREE PRUNER.
Standing on the ground the operator can cut from a distance of an arm’s length, to a height of 18 feet according to the length of pole, all kinds of trees, from the smallest twig toa branch of one inch in diameter. It is just the thing for heading in peach and all smail fruit trees.
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Extra Blades, 14 cents each.
PRUNING HOOK.
For pruning all kinds of berry bushes.
No. 1, with handles 16 inches, 40 cts. No. 2, with handles 30 inches, 50 cts.
WEAVER’S DIBBLE.
This is a convenient tool for setting all kinds of plants. It is made ofiron and thoroughly finished. All gardeners should use it.
Price, 25 cts. If by mail, add 15 cts, for postage.
LANG’S HAND WEEDER.
This Hand Weeder is the best in the market and is very popular with gardeners. Itis so formed as to give the easiest possible position to the hand and wrist, and allowing free use of the fingers without lay- ing the weeder down. The illustration shows the manner of using it. It is the most practical, common-sense weeder ever introduced. It will save a vast amount of work in weeding onions and other crops.
Price, 25 cts. Add 5 cts. extra if sent by mail.
HAZELTINE’S HAND WEEDER AND SCRAPER. Price, 25 cts. Add 5 cts. extra, if sent by mail.
A very usefuland handy tool for weeding around small plants. The shape is such that it can be used on all sides of the plants without disturb- ingthem. Welkave found it just the thing for weeding or hoeing celery the first time. Itis just right for cleaning the ground between the plants.
FLORAL WEEDER. Price, 15 cts. Add 5 cts. extra, if sent by mail.
This implement is a very useful article in flower and vegetable gardening. Itis the
best tool I have ever used for loosening the soil around small plants.
GARDEN TROWELS.
For transplanting and moving plants. Six-inch trowels, best size, 10 cents,
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