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BIRDS.
We carry a stock of the most choice Hartz Mountain and St. Andreasburg Roller Canaries, Parrots and Mocking Birds, and would ask any one wanting a fine bird to call at the store and see them or write us for particulars, stating what kind of a bird is wanted. We ship anywhere within 1,000 miles of Dayton, and guarantee safe arrival.
Imported Hartz Mountain Male Canaries,
extra quality .... .. .$300
Imported Hartz Mountain Male Canaries,
choice .... 2 50
Trained St. Andreasburg Roller Canaries . 5 00
Female Canaries . 1 25
Mexican Double Yellow Head. Parrots,
Young, warranted to talk 12-15 00
Talking Parrots 25-50 00
Young Mocking Birds (in July) 3 00
Mocking Birds, (whistlers) 10 00
GOLD FISH.
We have at all times an elegant assortment of Gold Fish, Pearl Fish, Silver, Gorgeous Fantails and Comet Fish. Fish Globes, Aquariums and Aquarium Plants and Ornaments.
Gold Fish, small to medium 15
Gold Flsb, large 25
Pearl Fisk 25
Cornet Fisk, very choice, head and tail almost touch when
turning in water 35
Fantail Fisk 25
Japanese Fantail Fisk .... 50 Hanging Fisk Globes, 6 in 40c
8 in. 50c., 10 in. 7oc. Aquariums, 6x10,
12 in. $1 00. $1.50; 8x13,
82.50; 10x16, §3.00. Fisk Food per box, by mail . . 10 Aquarium Plant, (Myriophylhum) the most durable" aquarium
plant. Per bunch 10
Cyperus Fortunii, (Dwarf um- brella plant) is the best plant to grow out of the water. Price 15 and 25c. each.
AQUARIUM ORNAMENTS. Terra Cotta Frogs; each .... Swimming Bucks,
25
Geese and
Swans, 35 to 75c. Sea Skells, for Globes and Aquar- iums. Quart 50
Castles, each 50-75
Grottoes, each, 15 to 50c.
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RITTER'S PREPARED MOCKIXG- BIRD FOOD.
The ingredients of this food are selected as far as practicable in accordance with their food in a natural state, containing vegetable, insect and animal food. It will not produce any of the injurious effects conse- quent upon using cheap and inferior preparations. "Price per lb. 30c. By mail add 16c. per lb.
RITTER'S BIRD SEED.
Will cause your canary to sing sweeter, keep in X longer, make them live longer and be healthier, cheap mixtures will. It contains nothing but the
best German Summer ' Rape. Sicily Canary and Lettuce seed which is the proper food for Canary Birds. Price per lb. 10c, 3lbs. 25c.
BIRD MAXXA.
A positive necessity to every Canary. Keeps them in constant song, improves their plumage and pre- vents disease. A sure cure for the loss- of song and nearly all diseases of seed eating cage birds. Price 15c. by mail.
parrot; food.
This food is made from the receipt of a naturalist who has made the habits and proper diet of parrots a study.
It is a combination in a highly concentrated form, of nutritious fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices, etc., and is eaten and relished by parrots in preference to any other food. Vertigo, diarrhoea, costiveness, fluffiness of feath- ers, constant moulting, feather pulling and loss of voice is un- known with Parrots fed upon this food. Price per box 15c, by mail 30c.
BIRD TOXIC.
For the cure of diseases which all cage birds are gener- ally affected with. It is a pre- ventative as well as cure for asthma, cold, hard breathing, shedding feathers out of season, diarrhoea, etc. Price per bottle, 15c, cannot be sent by mail.
BIRD CAGES.
We carry at all times a full line of cages.in brass and painted
at reasonable prices.
Painted Canary Cages from 40c. to Si. 00.
Brass Canary Cages from 80c. to S3 00.
Parrot Cages from $2.00 to S8.00.
Also Cage Hooks, Springs and Chains, Seed and Bath Cups, and all Bird Supplies.
PIOEOX FOODS.
for carriers. 1 qt. 10c, pk.
50c,
Canada Peas.— Excellent
Heinp'Seed.— Fresh. Lb. 10c, pk. 75c, bu.S2.50., 100 lbs. $5.00 Buckwheat.— Qt. 10c, pk. 40c, bu. SL.25. Vetches.— 1 Small round). Lb. Sc., bu. S3. 00, 100 lbs $4.50. Kaffir Corn Verv nutritious. Pk. SI. 00, bu. $3.00, 100 lbs.
$4.50.
Select List of Vegetable Seeds.
IMPORTANT, READ VERY CAREFULLY.
We Guarantee the safe arrival of all seeds.
Please use our Order Sheet and Envelope, and
be particular to fill the blanks plainly, especially your Name, Postoffice, County and State, and keep the order for seeds and plants separate from other matter you may wish to write about.
Free by Mail. — We prepay the postage on all gar- den seeds except Peas, Beans and Corn. When these are ordered by mail please add 8c per pint and 15c per quart to pay the postage. Peas, Beans and Corn, when ordered by the half peck, peck, half bushel or bushel, will be sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense.
Be Sure to Write Your Name and Address PIain=
ly. — We frequently receive orders without names; others without postoffice or state, and with name or postoffice written in such a careless manner that it is impossible to read them.
Keep a Copy of your orders, that you may know when a package arrives, that all is correct, as people often forget what they order, and complain without cause.
Especially Important — It sometimes happens that an order is lost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the customer; therefore if you do not hear from your order in a reasonable length of time, send
a duplicate order naming the date on which the form- er order was sent, the amount of money enclosed, and in what form. This will enable us to investigate the matter and fill duplicate order promptly.
Correspondence.— We will cheerfully give infor- mation to customers on any subject pertaining to our business providing a two-cent stamp is enclosed for reply, but we would request that snch inquiries be written on a seperate sheet from the order, and in as few words as possible. This will save us both trouble and time, and insure a prompt reply.
How and When to Order. — It will greatly aid us if those ordering seeds, etc., will forward their list (made out on the order sheet that accompanies this catalogue) as soon after receipt as possible.
Ordering by Express.— Express companies now have purchasing departments in all their offices. If you wish to order goods from us to be sent by express, ask for a Purchasing Order Blank at any express office, and it will be supplied and forwarded to us without charge other than the usual rates for return- ing goods.
About Remitting.— Remittances should be made either in the form of a P. O. Order, Bank Draft, Ex- press Money Order, or Registered Letter.
Remittances in any Other Way are entirely at the sender's risk.
DISCOUNTS ON VEGETABLE SEEDS. — For every dollar sent us you may select Vegetable Seeds (in packets only), to the amount of one dollar and forty cents.
ASPARAGUS.
Sow in April in drills one inch deep, and rows twelve inches apart, thin out to four inches in the row, when one year old transplant in rows three feet apart and two feet in the row. One ounce of seed will sow forty feet of row ; 1,000 roots will plant an acre.
Columbian Mammoth White.— This is a most distinct variety, the stalks are very large, pure white and remain so as long as fit for use without any artificial blanching. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, %\h. 20c, lb. 75c.
Donald's Elmira.— A new very early variety of very large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. %\b. 20c, lb. $1.00.
Palmetto. — A fine variety which originated in South Carolina, very early and of large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, %\b. 20c, lb. 60c.
Conover's Colossal.— An old standard variety. Pkg. 5c, oz. ioc, %\b. 15c, lb. 40c.
ASPARAGUS PLANTS. Palmetto and Mammoth White.— One
year old 40c. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1,000. Two years old 50c. per 100 ; $4-5° per 1,000.
BUSH BEANS.
WAX PODDED VARIETIES.
When lieans are wanted sent by mail, 8c. per pint, 15c. per quart must be added to pay postage.
Carrie's Rust Proof Wax.— For earliness these are ahead of the wax bean family. Habit upright stringless and robust, holding their pods well from the ground, foliage vigorous and healthy. Pods long, flat and straight and of a beautiful golden color. Pkt. 5C pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
pods.
Blaek or German Wax. — A well and pop- ular round podded variety, tender and early. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
Challenge Dwarf Blaek Wax.— One of the best early beans for the market. The pods are quite round, very fleshy, crisp, tender and stringless and of the clear- est waxy white. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
Wardwell's Kid- ney Wax.— Hardy and productive. The pods are very large, showy, tender and perfectly Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
New Valentine Wax. — One of the ear- liest wax varieties. Won- derfully prolific, positively free from rust, absolutely stringless, and large, round, fleshy, waxy pods. |Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, |pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Improved Golden Wax. — This is an old and popular variety some- what earlier than the old black German wax. Long, flat, brittle and stringless Pkt. 5c pt. 10., qt. 15c, pk. 80c. bu. $3.00.
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GREEN PODDED SORTS.
Extra Early Red Valentine.
Extra Early Red Valentine.— Very early. Pods round, very fleshy and entirely stringless. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c,, pk. 85c, bu. $2. 75.
Early Ref- ugee.— A pro- fusely bearing va- riety. Pods round, tender, stringless and of a light green color. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c bu. $3.00.
Earl y Mo- hawk. The
hardiest of all beans. Also good for autumn pick- ling ; pods flat.
Refugee or Thous^nd\to One. Pkt. 5c, pt. IOC, qt 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
Long Yellow Six Weeks.— Long, green, ten- der, flat pods, matures early. Pkt 5c, pt. ioc, qu. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
Dwarf Horticultural.— Pods medium length, round, slightly curved with splashes of red on a yel- lowish ground, one of the best snap beans, and ex- cellent for shelling. Pkt. 5c, pt. 10., qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
Round Yellow Six Weeks.— An excellent snap bean, with round, green, tender pods; very pro- ductive. Pkt. 5c. pt. 10., qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
White Kidney.— A superior kind for baking, also excellent when shelled green. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
White Marrowfat.— Grown largely as a dry bean for winter use. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc. qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.
Boston Peas Bean.— An excellent and pro- ductive sort. For baking they excel all others. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc. qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
BUSH EIMA BEA^S.
Henderson's Bush lima.— A dwarf variety of sieva or Southern Lima. Produce enormous crops two weeks earlier than pole limas. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 20C. pk., $1.25, bu. $4.00.
Breers Bnsh Lima. — A dwarl variety of the old Challenge Lima. It is very productive, single plants often producing 150 to 200 pods. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c. qt. 25c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
Burpee's Bnsh Lima.- A true form of the Large White Lima. The pods are as large as those of the large lima and contain from 3 to 4 very large beans. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.50, bu.S5.00.
Rtirpee's Btish Lima Beans .—Natural Size.
POLE EIMA BEAXS. Early Jersey Lima.— few days earlier than the large Lima. Pkt. ioc. pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50-
Large Green Lima.— This variety is largely grown and highly esteemed. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
King of the Garden Lima,— A vigorous growing sort. Bearing profusely large pods varying
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in length from five to eight inches. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Ford's Mammoth lama.— A choice selection of the large Lima. It produces pods and beans of enormous size in the greatest abundance. Pkt. ioc, pt. i5c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50.
POIE OR RUNNING REANS.
GREEN POD.
Horticultural, or Speckled C ranberry.
— Equally good as a snap short, or as a shelled bean in either green or dry state. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c. pk. Si. 50.
White Dutch Case-knife.— One of the earli- est used as a shelled bean green or dry. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.50.
White Creaseback.— One of the earliest round podded pole beans. Productive and of fine quaiity. Pkt. ioc, pint 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.50.
Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead.— Producing in clusters excellent snap-short beans in 80 days from germination. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.50.
Uazy Wife. — The best and largest podded pole bean yet introduced. The pods grow about six inches long, entirely stringless and of a rich buttery flavor when cooked. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.75.
Speckled Cut-Short or Corn Hill.— Best for planting among corn. Pkt. ioc. pt. 15c qt. 25c, pk. $1.50.
POLE REANS.— Wax Pod.
Early Golden Clus- ter.— The best of all wax pole beans, the pods which are six to eight inches long, are borne profusely in clus- ters and are of a beautiful golden color. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 20c, pk. $2.00.
Giant W a x.— ( Red seeded). Pods from six to nine inches long, thick and fleshy, and of a pale yellow color. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. $2.00.
German Rlack Wax. — Very productive. Pods long and round and of a waxy Yellow color. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. $2.00.
Golden Champion
W a x. — The earliest and one of the best of wax pod- ded pole beans. Pods round, long, much curved, very fleshy; stringless and of a golden yellow color. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. $2.00.
BEETS.
One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill, five or six pounds to the acre. Sow in drills one foot apart as soon as the ground is in fit con- dition, when plants are two inches h gh thin out to six inches apart in the row.
Extra Early Egypt- ian.—One of the earliest, of good quality and size. Pkt. 5c oz. ioc, ]/2 lb. 15c, 1 lb. 50c
Golden Cluster.
Crosby's Improved Egyptian.
Crosby's Improved Egyptian.— A superior strain of the Early Egyptian and very popular for a forcing, on account of its handsome shape and smooth regular growth. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 20c, lb. 70c
Early Eclipse.
Early Eclipse.— Smooth and round ; skin and flesh intensely red, fine grained and sweet. Good forcing variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 15c, 1 lb. 50c
Lentz Turnip. Of good shape and size, small lop, dark red and white, early and profitable. Pktj5c oz. ioc, % 15c, lb. 50c.
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Edmund's Blood Turnip.
Edmund** Blood Turnip.— One of the best of American origin, uniformly smooth root, small top, color deep blood red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Early Bassano.— Leaves light green, roots large, round, turnip-shaped. Flesh pink zoned with white, very sweet and tender when young. Pkt 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Half Long, Blood Beet.— The roots are about half as long as the Long Blood Red, but on ac- count of their thickness weigh about as much. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Long Blood Turnip.— Tops large, necks small, roots large tapering, flesh dark red. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb- 15C1 lb. 40c.
MAXGEL WTTRZEE BEETS.
Grown for the purpose of feeding to stock.
Long Prize Red.— A cele- brated variety. A very heavy crop- per producing large roots partly above the ground.
Champion Yellow Globe. — A round variety. Keeps and pro- duces well and a sure cropper.
Golden Tankard.— Tops small with yellow stems, roots large, ovoid but filled at the top and bot- tom so as to approach a cylindrical form. Flesh yellow.
Tilmorin's Improved Sugar Beet.— In
this variety we have one of the richest sugar-produc- ing beet in cultivation, it is about medium in size, pro- ducing from ten to sixteen tons per acre and contain- ing from sixteen to eighteen per cent, of sugar. It grows below the surface.
Price of all Mangel and Sugar Beets : Oz. 5c, X lb. ioc, lb. 35c, postpaid by Express or freight 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. for $2.00.
BORECOLE OR KALE.
Kales are hardier than Cabbage and make excellent greens for winter and spring use, and are improved by frost.
Dwarf German Curled.— Leaves, a light green color, very compact and beautifully curled. Sow in September for winter and early spring use. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Dwarf Curled Scotch.— Very curly, bright green leaves, tender and fine flavored. Sow in May or June and cultivate same as cabbage. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb 20C- 6oc-
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
The most successful mode of cultivation is to sow the seed in the open ground in May, thin out when well established and allow the strongest to remain in the row. This is better than transplanting.
Long Island Dwarf. — Dwarf robust habit. Pkt. ioc, X rt>. 25c.
CABBAGE.
One ounce will make 1,500 plants, quantity for one acre one -half pound.
For early use sow in hot-beds in January or Febru- ary. Transplant when danger of killing frosts is past, to the open ground, in rows two feet apart and 18 in- ches in the row. The Autumn and Winter varieties sow in the open ground in April or May, and early in July transplant in rows three feet apart and two feet in the row.
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield.— The lead- ing extra early variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Earge Jersey Wakefield.— Head larger than the extra early variety and a few days later. Pkt. 5c, oz. ifc, % lb. 50c, lb. Si. 50.
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All Head Early.— The largest heading of the second early sorts, the deep head is remarkably solid and very uniform in size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 65c, lb. $2.00.
Henderson's Early Summer.— A well known second early variety with large flat heads .com- ing a few days later than Wakefield. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Henderson's Early Summer.
Henderson's Succession.— A second early round headed sort, heads very evenly and comes a little after the Early Summer. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
All Seasons. — An early Drumhead cabbage yielding heads of large size. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Nonesuch. — One of the best market sorts for either second early or late. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Slirehead. — A late variety producing large round flattened heads. It is all head and always sure to head. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Late Drumhead.— A favorite winter variety. Largely grown for shipping purposes. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, Xlb- 40c, lb. $1.25.
Vandergaw.
Vandergaw. Nearly as early as the Early Sum- mer, but much larger heads. One of the best, surest and most profitable varieties to grow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
' Wiiiniiigstadt.— A pointed headed sort, good for either early or late use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Eupton. — A new winter variety of excellent quality, a little earlier than the Flat Dutch, of com- pact growth and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Xlb. 65c, lb. S2.00.
Iittpton.
Danish Ball Head.— This variety is a true shipper, grows very close and firm. Will stand a dry season when all other sorts fail. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50. Premium Flat Hutch.— Very extensively grown for late crop, being a favorite winter market variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 40c, lb. $1.25.
Drumhead S a v o y. — A large solid heading savoy of the best quality. Hkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Mammoth Rock Red.— The
largest and most solid of the red var- ieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. $1.50.
CAULIFLOWER.
Sow in January or February and when the plants are large enough, transplant into other hot-beds until time to plant out. If properly hardened they are rarely injured by planting out. The late varieties are sown and managed same as late cabbage.
Early Snowball.— An extremely early dwarf variety, producing fine white heads of the best quality, well adabted for hotbed culture. Pkt. 25c, X oz. 85c, oz $2.50.
Early Dwarf Erfurt. — A pop- ular early variety. Pkt. 15c, X oz- 6oc,
oz. $2.00. Autumn
X oz 50c, oz. $1.50.
Giant. — Best late variety. Pkt. 10c.
CHICORY.
Earge Rooted. — Used to mix with or as a sub- stitute for coffee. Cultivate same as carrot. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 30c.
CRESS.
Early Curled.— Fine flavor and best for soils. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 2oc.
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CORN SALAD.
Used as a salad throughout the winter and spring, and extensively grown for market. Sow in spring in drills, one foot apart, and it will mature in six or eight weeks. For winter sow in September and cover with straw on the approach of winter. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
CARROTS.
One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. Three to four pounds for one acre.
For an early crop sow in April or May, in drills one foot apart, thin out to four inches in the row. For winter crop sow in June or July. Carrots require a rich, deep, sandy loam. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Early Scarlet Horn. — A favorite early summer variety.
Chantenay. Danver's Half Long.
Chantenay. — An early one-half long, stump- rooted variety of the best quality.
Danver's Half IiOng.— A rich orange-red variety, largely grown for market. Z tong Orange. — The best late variety for gen- eral field culture, a good market variety and a good keeper.
CELERY.
One ounce will produce 2,500 plants.
Sow the last of March or early in April in an open border, in rich mellow ground in shallow drills. Keep well watered in dry weather. Cut off tops once or twice before planting out to make them stocky. When the plants are five or six inches high transplant, the dwarf varieties three feet apart and the tall, four feet, and six inches apart in the row. Cultivate well and when large enough blanch by earthing up.
Oolden Self Blanching.— An early, beautiful, and in every way desirable sort, requiring little labor to blanch. The head is rich golden yellow, with light green outer leaves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, X lb. 80c, lb. $3.00.
White Plume.— Unsurpassed for fall or early winter use, requiring very little earthing up to blanch it. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
Pihk Plume.— A perfect White Plume in char- acter excepting color, which is a delicate shade of pink. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 70c, lb. $2.00.
Perle lie Orand.— The beautiful full golden heart and rich nutty flavor are unapproached by any other variety. It is not only a good early celery, but also valuable as a winter keeper. Pkt, ioc, oz. 35c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Evans' Triumph. — The best late celery. This variety makes a very strong and vigorous plant with large, crisp, tender and fine flavored stalks. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Perfection Heartwell.— A large, solid grow- ing variety of excellent flavor and a creamy white color; an excellent market sort for winter use. Pkt 5c. , oz. 20c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Giant Pascal.
Giant Pascal. — A superior keeping sort. The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of a rich nutty flavor. It blanches easily and quickly, and retains its freshness a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
Dwarf Rose. — The red sorts surpass the white in flavor and possess in their coloring a feature which renders them valuable as a table ornament. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
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Early Arlington.
FIVE WELL-MOWN STANDARD CELERIES.
Packets, 5c. each. per oz.
Kalamazoo, Broadribbed . . 20c. Giant Golden Heart . 20c. Crawford's Half Dwarf 15c.
SWEET OR SUGAR.
One quart will plant about 200 hills, and one peck is re- quired to plant an acre in hills.
Please Remember that when Corn is wanted sent by mail 5c. per pint and 10c per quart must be added to pay postage.
Xlb. 50c. 50c. 40c.
lb. $1.50 1.50 1.25
Packets, 5c. each. per oz. X 1°- lb.
Early Arlington 15c. 40c. 1.25
Giant White Solid 15c. 40c. 1.25
Soup or Flavoring Celery, (old seed) used for flavoring soups, stews and peppersauce. Oz. 5c, lb. 30c.
CELERIAC.
TURNIP ROOTED CELERY.
Giant Prague.
Large Smooth Prague.— The largest, smooth- est and best. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c.
CORN
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
Extra Early Adams.—
Not sugar corn, grown for very early use. Pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
Early White Cory.— A very early variety with fair sized ears. Pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. S2.50.
Rnrlingtoii Hybrid. — This is not a sugar corn. It is, however of much better eating quality than the Early Adams, and sells readily in the market as a sugar corn, as the husks, blades and ear exactly resemble the sugar varieties. Pkt. 5c, pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. QOC.
Minnesota. — Nearly as early as the Cory ; of dwarf growth, with white ears. Pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
Perry's Hybrid.-
Valuable for market, bu. $2.50.
-Very early and of large size. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c
SECOND EARLY, OR INTERMEDIATE VARIETIES.
Shaker's Early. -
early and productive, bu. $2.00.
Moore's Concord.
Very large, white grained, Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 60c,
-Large, handsome, fourteen
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to sixteen rowed ears on very low stalk. The quality is faultless. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 60c. , bu. $2.00.
Crosby's Early. — Ears large and well filled. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
LATE VARIETIES.
Stowell's Evergreen. — The standard main crop variety, and if planted at the same time as the earlier varieties will keep the table supplied until October. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.
Egyptian. — A fine large variety, somewhat re- sembling the evergreen. Flavor rich and sweet. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
Mammoth. — This variety produces the largest ears of any variety grown. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 60c. bu. $2.00.
Country Gentleman Sweet Corn.—
This variety was originated for the express purpose of excelling the Shoe Peg. It has all the superior qualities of that old and popular variety and has the additional advantage of the ears being much larger. Notwithstanding the greater size of ear it is fully as productive, producing three and four good ears to the stalk. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.
Rltter-S Sugar Corn.— Although we intro- duced this excellent variety eight years ago, it is still the most popular variety we sell, and is grown more largely for market than any other variety in this sec- tion. The stalk grows from six to eight feet high and frequently bears three good ears to a stalk. The ears are uniformly large, shapely and handsome. The kernels are long, slender and white, exceedingly ten- der and sweet. It is two weeks earlier than Stowell's
Evergreen, and both for canning and for market there is no better variety. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 85c, bu. $3.00.
New Sweet Com — Early Ever- green. — Although the famous Stowell Evergreen originated over twenty years ago, no effort has been made to improve it in earliness until now. In this variety we have a selection possessing all the good qualities of Stowell's Evergreen and resembling it in every respect except that the stalk is a little shorter, more closely jointed, and that it will mature for market in eighty days, or ten days ahead of Stow- ell's. We think that is all the praise it needs, and when its good qualities are bet- ter known, it will be the leading variety of sweet corn. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qf. 25c, pk. Si. 25.
Early Cory.— A
very early variety with good-sized ears and large grains. This is excellent for market and has attained wide popularity. Pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.50.
Potter's Exeel- sior. — Good size, ear- ly and of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 65c, bu. S2.50.
Zig-Zag Evergreen. — So named because of its irregular rows on the cob. Will outyield any other sweet corn now in cultivation. Very white, tender, of the finest quality and most delicious flavor. A most valuable variety for canners, as when canned it is whiter and sweeter than any other now in use. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 7$c, bu. $2.50.
Black Mexican. — This corn when in condition for the table cooks remarkably white, but the ripe grain is bluish black. It is unsurpassed by none in tenderness. It does especially well for second early in the South. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. S2 50.
POP CORY FOR THE BOYS. 1
Queen's Golden. — One of the best popping sorts, pure white when popped, and very tender. 15c. per lb., postpaid; by express 6c. per lb.
Mapledale Prolific— The most prolific pop corn, averaging eight to twelve good ears to the stalk, lb. 15c postpaid; by express 6c. per lb.
White Rice.— A splendid variety for popping purposes, grains sharply pointed, lb. 15c. postpaid; by express 6c. per lb.
Eight Rowed.— A very large grained pop corn, pops very large and tender, lb. 15c. postpaid; by express 6c. per lb.
Early Evergreen.
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C6IC6I/ABERS.
One ounce will plant fifty hills. Two pounds will plant one acre.
For very early cucumbers sow about April ist in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down) so that they can be readily transplanted to the open ground, or they may be planted outdoors and pro- tected by hand glasses. For early use plant when the weather has become set- tled and warm, in hills four feet apart each way. Thin out to three of the strongest plants to each hill, after all danger from insects is over. The cucum- bers should be gathered when large - • enough for use, whether required or not; if left to ripen, it destroys their produc- tiveness. For pickles plant from June until July.
Ritter's White Spine Cucumber.— This is quite a marked improvemeet over the White Spine usually sold. We do not claim that this is anything new, only a strain of White Spine that by careful selection for a number of years has been im- proved with a view to use for forcing in hot- houses and frames. It is uniformly straight, a clear rich green in color, with a few white spines. The cucum- bers are set in profu- sion close to the hill, in fact in productive- ness it ranks first. While this is the best cucumber for market and shipping, there is no better variety for the home garden. Pkt. Sc., oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
CUCUMBERS-BEST STANDARD SORTS.
each.
— For slicing or pickling, very " ' lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Ritter's White fipine Cucumber.
Westerfield's Chicago Pickle.— One of the
best pickles. Very largely grown. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Evergreen White
Large packets, 5c. Early Frame.
productive. Oz. ioc
straight. Oz. ioc, X lb Improved L<ong
crisp, productive. Oz Japanese Climbing.
prolific. Oz. ioc, X 1°- 25c-
Spine. — Very early and prolific, very full at both ends. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c Arlington White Spine . — A great bearer, of handsome, smooth shape. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Extra Long White Spine- Grow ten to twelve inches long and very 15c, lb. 50c.
Green.— Dark green, firm, ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
-Extra strong vine, very lb. 75c.
EGG PLANT.
Sow
Nichel's Medium Green.
Xicliol's Medium Green.— Nearly as large as White Spine, of a beautiful green color, one of the best for pickles. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb 50c
Early Cluster. -An early variety growing in clusteis. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Early Xetted Russian.— Small, prolific and handsomely netted. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. $1.00.
Green Prolific. — Productive, uniform in growth, fine pickling variety. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Jersey Pickle.— Medium size, uniform, one of the best pickling sorts. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Cool and Crisp.— Black green color, desirable shape for pickles. Oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
hotbeds in March. As seed is difficult to germinate it requires a high temper- ature. When plants are three inches high, plant the young plants into small pots and plunge them in the same bed, so that the plants may become stalky. They can be planted out from the pots when the season becomes suffi- ciently warm in May or June, three feet apart each way.
Xew York Improved Pur- ple—The leading market variety; large, round, dark purple, free of thorns; a productive variety. Pkt. ioc, oz. 30c, X lb. $1.00.
ENDIVE
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row.
Sow in shallow drills in April for early use or in June and July for late autumn and winter use. When two or three inches high transplant into good ground or thin out one foot apart, when nearly full grown they must be blanched. This is done by gathering the leaves together and tying up with yarn to exclude the light and air from the inner leaves, which must be done when quite dry or they will rot.
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Green Curled.— Standard sort for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c.
White Curled.— (Self Blanching), leaves pale green, grows to large size, always crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c oz. 20c, % lb. 50c.
BroadleaTed Batavian. — Leaves broad, light green, nearly plain. Pkt. 5c, oz, 20c, % lb. 50c.
GOURDS.
Dish Cloth or Bonnet Gourd.
Useful for the kitchen garden.
Dish Cloth. — A natural dish cloth furnished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, which is sponge- like, porous, very tough, elastic and durable. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
Sugar Trough.— This variety grows to a very large size, holding from four to eight gallons each, having hard, thick shells ; very strong, but light and durable, lasting many years. Useful for buckets, baskets, nest-boxes, etc. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
Dipper Gourd. — A useful variety for many household purposes. They are easily prepared for dippers, will last for years and are particularly valua- ble for dipping hot liquids. Should be grown on a trellis, the weight of the blossom end will cause the stem to grow straight. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
Xest Egg Gourd. — Exactly resembles in color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, and are useful as nest eggs, as well as ornamental as a climber. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c.
KOHLRABI
One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill.
^Cultivate same as cabbage, but in hoeing be careful not to throw earth into the head of the plant or the bulb cannot form.
Early White Vienna.— Flesh white and ten- der. A standard market sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, }l lb 75c
Early Purple Vienna.— Similar to the above except in color which is a bluish purple. Pkt. He oz 20c, X lb. 75c.
LEEK.
One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill.
Sow early in April in drills one foot apart and one inch deep. When plants are six to eight inches high trans- plant in a deep rich soil in rows twelve inches apart and six inches in the rows, as deep as possible, so the neck may be covered and blanched.
L,arge American Flag.— Large, hardy, and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c.
Musselburgh.— Grows to a very large size with leaves spreading like a fan. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c.
LETTUCE.
Boston Market or White Seeded Tennis
Ball. — Hardy and crisp, the earliest heading variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 35c, lb. 75c.
Big Boston.— Resem- bles the above but is nearly twice as large. Pkt. 5c,
Tennis Ball. OZ. 15c, % lb. 50C.
Black Seeded Simpson.— Produces a com- pact mass of leaves of a light color. Stands summer heat well. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Grand Bapids — This is one of the best forcing and shipping varieties. It is of large size and hand- some appearance and matures quickly. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
Denver Market.— Highly recommended for either forcing or the open ground. The leaves are curled and crimped and very tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Golden Ball.
Golden Ball.— A valuable heading variety, forms large solid heads of a rich golden yellow color It stands a long time before going to seed and is an
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excellent keeper after being cut. It is equally good for forcing or outdoor culture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
Silver Ball.
Silver Ball.— This is one of the best all the year round lettuce we know of for early spring and summer use or for winter forcing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 25c-» lb. 80c.
Tilton's White Star.
Tilton's White Star.— A distinct sort of the Black Seeded Simpson type, but grows larger and more rapidly, and its leaves are broader, thicker and less frilled at the edge. It forms a large loose head and is of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
■ Dayton Market.— An old and popular variety of curled lettuce for forcing in this vicinity; has been grown about Dayton for thirty years and stood the test, as most of the growers here find it the most pro- fitable forcing lettuce on account of its weight, which is quite an item where lettuce is sold by weight. In habit it much resembles the Denver Market. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
^ Salamander. — Fine compact heads, which stand summer heat remarkably well. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Philadelphia Dutch Speckled Butter.— Fine large heads of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. 75c.
fi Frankfort Head.— This is the best of all heading kinds for out-door culture, making a solid head like cabbage, and standing the heat remarkably well. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. -1. 00.
Hanson. — Very large and solid pointed heads. Withstands the hot sun well. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Early Prize Head.— This old standard variety is still the best of all the clustering sorts for the home garden. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc , X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Curled Simpson.— Short, stocky growth, leaves
crimpled and frilled, color dark green. A popular variety for the home garden. Pkt. 5c , oz ioc, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.00.
Early White Cabbage. — Plant large, forming a fine head of excellent quality, bright green without, white within. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb- 30c, lb. i$.oo.
Oak Leaf. — A distinct and very beautiful variety; heads compact, crisp and tender; leaves shaped like those of the oak. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Brown Dutch. — An old and very hardy sort, leaves large, thick and tinged with brown. It always forms large, solid heads which are exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
musHROom spawn.
There is not so much difficulty in the growing of Mushrooms as many imagine. The beds should always be made under cover, an old shed or cellar will do. Write us for our valuable little pamphlet, price ioc, entitled "Treatise on Mushroom Culture," a condensed and practical treatise for amateurs and professionals.
Brick English.— Each, 15c; per dozen, $1.50; French, 2 lb. box, $1.00.
MUSK MELONS.
Select a light, sandy rich soil and after all danger of frosts is over, plant in hills from four to six feet apart, and six to twelve seeds in a hill. When up and all danger from insects are past, pull out all but three plants, cultivate until the vines cover the ground. Ashes, air-slacked lime, or even dry road dust sifted on the young plants when the dew is on will prevent the attacks of insects, but the best remedy we have ever used is Tobacco Dust.
Jenny Lind. — Small but very early and of good quality. Flesh green. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Champion riarket. — Of much larger size than the above but of same shape, of equally good quality and early. Pkt 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Champion Market.
Rose Improved Netted Gem. — This is quite an improvement on the old Netted Gem. It is more oval which gives the melon additional strength to stand shipping, it is also larger and just as early, and
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and the quality even better than the old variety. Pkt. 5C oz. ioc, X lb. 3oc-> lb. $1.00.
Extra Early Hackensack.
Extra Early Hackensack.— The fruit is nearly round with deep ribs and very coarse netting. The flesh is green, juicy and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 2oc„ lb. 60c.
Hackensack. — In every respect like the above in shape and quality, but much larger and ten days or two weeks later. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c lb. 60c.
Chicago riarket. — Same shape as above but of very large size. Decidedly ribbed, extra well netted and fine quality ; flesh green. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60.
The Ban quet. — Medium size almost round, densely netted overits entire surface, flesh a dark rich salmon, thick and of that granulated character that always denote a good melon. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 65c
Melrose.— Average weight about 4 lbs., a handsome and showy melon, flesh thick and solid, clear light green shading to salmon at the seed cavity; of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, ^ lb. 20c, lb. 70c
Columbus. — Nearly round in shape, and almost entirely free from ribs and seams. Color when ripe a light buff, with whitish netting; flesh green, very thick and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c
Miller's Cream.— Of excellent quality. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very thick, sweet and melt- ing. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Tip Top.— A yellow fleshed melon of excellent quality. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor, eat- able to the very rind. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Uelmonieo.
Delmonico. — Handsome, heavily netted orange pink flesh, very fine flavor, medium size, oval shape. Pkt. 5c oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 65c
Montreal Harket.— Fruit of the largest size, often measuring twelve to fourteen inches in diameter, slightly oval in shape, with regular shallow ribs and sparsely covered with netting. Flesh light green, sweet and juicy. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c
U/ATERA\ELONS.
Treat the same as Musk Melon, except that they should be planted eight to ten feet apart each way, according to the variety. Light sandy soil is best.
Cole's Early. — Medium size, very early, red flesh, green rind, quality good. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
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Phinney's Early. — A valuable variety for northern growers, very early, hardy, and a sure cropper. Fruit medium size, oblong, mottled with two shades of green. Flesh pink, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 20c., lb. 60c.
Peerless. — An excellent early variety, hardy, pro- ductive. Fruit medium size, oval, finely mottled. Flesh bright scarlet, quality of the best. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20C-» lb. 60c.
Black Spanish. — Vines are small so they can be planted closer than most other varieties. Fruit round, very dark green; flesh scarlet and very sweet. Pkt. 5C oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 70c.
Dark Icing. — Fruit large, nearly round, mottled two shades of green, flesh very rich and bright red in color. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Kentucky Wonder. — One of the finest flavored melons, oblong in shape, solid dark green, marbled and striped with light green; flesh and seeds red. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c
Seminole. — A very popular sort. It is extra early, very productive, large and of splendid flavor. The seeds will often produce grey and green melons on the same vine. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Dixie.— A cross between Kolb's Gem and Mountain Sweet, and retains the rich, luscious flavor of the old Mountain Sweet with the excellent keeping and ship- ping qualities of the Kolb's Gem. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c
Kolb's Gem. — Uniformly round and grows to a good size. It's flesh is bright red and flavor excellent, rind dark green, striped and very tough. The best shipping melon grown. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc , lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Mountain Sweet. — One of the best for general culture. Color dark green, rind thin, flesh scarlet, solid, sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, Yi lb. 2oc lb. 60c
Sweet Heart. —An excellent new melon, fruit large oval, very heavy and mottled light and dark green. Flesh bright red, sweet and delicious. Pkt. 5c. , oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Pride of Georgia. — Round in shape, striped, light and dark green, of good market size. Flesh bright red and sweet. Pkt 5c, oz. ioc. l/z lb. 15c , lb. 50c.
Citron.— For preserving, grows uniformly round and smooth, striped with light green. Flesh white and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, Yt lb 15c lb. 50c.
MUSTARD.
For early salads sow in slight hot-bed in March, and for general crop at intervals throughout the spring in rows six or eight inches apart and rather thickly in the rows. Cut when two inches high.
White London.— Leaves used for salad while young, grows very rapidly. Oz. 5c, X lb. ioc, lb. 40c.
Giant Southern Curled. — Very large leaves. Oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
OKRA, OR GCI/ABO.
Sow late in spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills three feet apart where the plants are to remain. Thin out to nine to twelve inches. They should be well manured.
Dwarf Green. — Early and prolific Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
Tall Green. — Five to six feet high, very tender, long pods. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
PARSNIPS.
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in rich soil in drills eighteen inches apart. The ground should be well and deeply dug or plowed. When large enough thin out to four or six inches in the row. Hoe and cultivate often to keep down the weeds.
Hollow Crown.— A favorite market gardener's strain. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 50c.
Guernsey. — Roots shorter than the Hollow Crown. Very smooth, clean skin. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb 20c, lb. 50c.
PARSLEY.
Moss Curled.
Soak the seed a few hours in lukewarm water, and sow early in the spring in drills one foot apart. Thin out the plants to four inches. To preserve in winter, transplant to a light cellar, or cold frame.
Moss Curled. — A compact growing, finely cut, and much curled variety, of a bright green color. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Myatt's Garnishing.— A fine free growing, but small variety. The leaves are a beautiful pale green and fine for garnishing. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb 20c, lb. 50c
PEPPER
Sow in hotbeds in March, and when the soil has become warm, set in rows two feet apart and eighteen inches in the rows. Hoe frequently and keep down the weed. The plants may also be brought forward in small spots.
Ruby King. — Beautiful bright red fruits four to six inches long; very mild, one of the best for stuffing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Bull Nose. — Large and mild, bright red standard sort. Pkt. 5C oz. 20c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Sweet riountain. — Large, regular and of mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Golden Dawn. — Very hand- some and distinct fruit, bright golden yellow, and mild flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 75c, lb. $2.50.
Long Red Cayenne.— Bright red, very productive. Pkt. 5c,
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ONIONS
Sow in rich, sandy ground in drills one foot apart, as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. Thin to three or four inches when young plants are about the size of a rye straw. Cultivate frequently to keep down the weeds.
Yellow Globe Danvers.— The finest shaped, best colored and largest cropper of any of the yellow onions. We offer a select strain, and its points of superiority over the old type of Yellow Danvers, are earliness of ripening, small neck, perfect globe shape and uniformity of shape and color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 20c, lb , 70c, 4 lbs. for $2.50 postpaid. For lar- ger quantities write for special prices.
Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg. — One of the oldest sorts, in shape flat, flesh white, fine grained, mild and well flavored. Sown large for sets. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 20c, lb. 65c.
Southport Yellow Globe. — Of medium size, spher- ical with small neck, white flesh, fine grained, mild, very firm, and the best of keepers. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 20c, lb. 75c.
Prize Taker. — Enormous size, averaging twelve to fourteen inches in circumference. Although so large it is very hardy and a fair keeper. The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, while the flesh is white, sweet and tender. They bottom well and are free from stiff necks. It is very showy and sells readily at double the price of other yellow onions. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 4°c-» lb. $I-25-
White Portugal or Silverskin. — A large flat onion of mild flavor, fine for early winter use. Skin and flesh pure white. The best white onions to grow for sets. Pkt 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 40c, lb. $1.50.
Southporte White Globe. — A very large globe shaped white onion, producing very handsome pure white bulbs. Flesh firm, fine grained and of mild
flavor, a good keeper. Pkt 5c, oz. 15c, X lb 50c, lb. $1.75.
Marzajola.— A beautiful flat white skined variety, one of the earliest and a good keeper. Fine for pick- ling. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Mammoth Silver King. — Of attractive shape, sil- very white skin and flesh, of mild flavor. It is of the largest size often weighing three to three* and one-half pounds. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
White Bartletta. — The earliest, smallest and neat- est onion grown. Valuable for pickling or table use. Pkt. 5c oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.75.
Large Red Wethersfield. — This is the standard variety and the favorite onion in the east. Grows to very large size, color of skin deep purplish red, flesh pinkish white, moderately fine grained, of stronger flavor than most other kinds. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 80c.
ONION SETS.
Prices are based on present market rates and are subject to change according to the market. As the market fluctuates very much, we do not care to make a fixed price by the peck or bushel. So when in the market for onion sets write us for special prices.
pt. qt. X pk- pk. bu.
Potato Onions ioc. 20c. 50c. 75c. $2.50
White Multipliers ioc. 20c. 50c. 80c. $3.00
Top Sets or Buttons ioc. 20c. 50c. 85c. $3.00
White Bottom Sets ioc. 20c. 50c. 90c. $3.00
Yellow Bottom Sets .... ioc. 20c. 50c. 75c. $2.50
Red Bottom Sets ioc. 20c. 50c. 75c. $2.50
Bottle Onion Sets ioc. 20c. 50c. 90c. $3.00
Egyptian Winter Sets... ioc. 15c. 40c. 60c. $2.00
Bottom Onion Sets are sold by measure. Button and Egyptian by weight, 28 lbs. for a bushel.
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PEAS.
PEAS BY MAIL,.— If Peas are wanted sent by mail, 8c. per pint and 15c. per quart must be added to the prices here given to pay postage.
A week may be gained by sowing a quantity in sand placed in a box in the cellar, and planting out when well sprouted. Light, dry, but not over rich ground suits peas best. Sow as early as the ground can be worked and again every ten days for succession, up to the first of June, after which there is danger from mildew. Sow in single or double rows three to six feet apart according to the height of the variety, and about one inch apart. In this climate the extra early varie- ties may be sown about August 10 to 15, and will often produce a paying crop when peas will be most acceptable.
The holes which are sometimes found in Peas are caused by the Pea Weevel {Bruchus fiisi). This insect is a native of this country but has spread, until it is now found all over the world. The beetles lay their eggs in the young pods, and the larvae as soon as hatched make their way through the pods into the young peas. They do not destroy the germ, for peas will grow if they are infested, but the plant will not be so strong nor produce as large a crop as if free from the weevil.
EXTRA EARIiY VARIETIES.
Bitter's First in the Market.
Ritter's First in the Market.— Our standard mar- ket gardener's variety for extra early, productive and profitable to grow. The vines are vigorous and hardy, two to two and one- half feet high, unbranched, bearing in profusion large straight pods containing from five to seven peas of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
First and Best. — A popular extra early variety, not quite as large pods as our First in the Market. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
riaud S. — One of the earliest and best peas for early market. A good cropper and matures very evenly. Pkt. 5c pt. ioc, qt, 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
Alaska. — The earliest blue pea, very uniform in growth. The dark green color of the pods makes it very desirable, as it can be carried a long distance without loosing its color. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75.
Nott's Excelsior. — An extra early dwarf green wrinkled pea. It is equal to the American Wonder in quality, and yields nearly double the crop by measure. No better wrinkled pea grown. Pkt. ioc, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
Premium Gem.— An extra early wrinkled variety, with straight well filled pods, of the best quality and a favorite sort with market gardeners. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 20c, pk, 90c, bu. $3.00.
flcLean's Little Gem. — A very desirable early dwarf variety, of sweet and delicious flavor. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
American Wonder. — Extra early and productive. Very dwarf, wrinkled pea of the very best quality. Pdt. 5c, pt, 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
SECOND EARLY PEAS.
Horford's Market Garden. — Vines medium height producing more pods than any pea we are acquainted with. Pods contain from five to seven medium size wrinkled peas, of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 20c, pk. 80c, bu. $3.00.
Pride of the Market..
Pride of the Harket.— Vines medium height, stiff, bearing very large pods well filled with large peas of good flavor. One of the best large podded varieties. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.40, bu. $4.50.
Everbearing. — Long pods, and large peas, remain in bearing longer than any other variety. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 20c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
Heroine. — Large, full pods, peas of the best quality, enormously productive. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50.
Champion of England. — A well known standard variety growing five feet high; very productive and of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. ioc, qt. 15c, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50.
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IiATE VARIETIES.
Strategem. — Large pod- ded, semi-dwarf pods of im- mense size, uniformly well filled with large dark green peas of the finest quality. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. •g* Si. 25. bu. $4-50.
Telephone. — Enormous pods and peas of the best quality, popular market sorts very profitable. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 30c, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.00.
White riarrowfat. — A favorite variety and a heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c, pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
Black Eye riarrowfat. — A variety growing five feet high. Very prolific, pods large. Pkt. 5c, pt. 10c, qt. 15c, pk. 60c, bu. $2.00.
Helting Sugar. — These peas have edible pods and Melting Sugar. are cooked and eaten when young same as string beans. Pkt. 5c, pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
PUMPKIN.
May be planted middle of spring, among corn or in the field or garden, in hills ten feet apart each way, four seeds in a hill. Cultivate same as other vine crops.
New Golden Cushaxc.
New Golden Cushaw. — This splendid variety differs from the common white or cream colored Cushaw, in the outside skin being of a rich golden orange yellow, and grows to a much larger size. In
its early stages it is a dark green, ripening to a rich yellow. The flesh is also much thicker, the neck is entirely solid and the bowl only contains a small seed cavity. It is very fine grained, sweet, and of a rich golden yellow inside. For making pies it has no superior, while it is equally good for all purposes for which pumpkins are used. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, X lb. 50c, lb. $1.50.
Large Cheese. — A most popular sort, skin mottled light green and yellow, changing to cream color as it matures; flesh yellow, thick and of best quality. Pkt. 5C oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Small Sugar. — A very handsome little pumpkin, with deep orange colored skin, and flesh of unusual fine sugary flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Potiron Pumpkin.— This is truly a colossal pump- kin, often weighing 150 lbs. and over, and attains a diameter of four feet, just the pumpkin to catch first prizes with at the County Fairs. The flesh and skin is of a bright golden yellow color, of good quality and a splendid keeper. Pkt. ioc, oz. 15c, X lb- 50c, lb.
$1.50.
POTATOES.
It is almost needless to devote space to any descrip- tion of the cultivation of potatoes, or to enumerate the varieties. Suffice it to say that we will have in stock most of the leading early and late varieties, and will be pleased to quote prices of the varieties desired.
RADISH.
Sow as soon as the ground is dry in the spring, in light, rich soil, in rows eight to twelve inches apart, every week or ten days for a succession up to the middle of June, after which they are but little used, unless a cool, northern spot can be found, where the ground is shaded during a part of the day. Sow also in early fall for late crops and winter use.
Early Scarlet Turnip.— Very early, a good forcing sort. Pkt. 5C, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Early Scarlet Turnip White Tipped.— Very early for frames or outdoors. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
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Scarlet Prussian Globe.
Scarlet Prussian Globe. — For forcing or for sowing in the open borders early in the spring. There is no other red variety that will pay better. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Rosy Gem.— One of the earliest, perfect globe shaped, color deep rich scarlet on the top, blending to white at the bottom. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb- 15c, lb. 50c.
French Breakfast. — A very quick growing variety, very mild and tender, oval form, scarlet tipped with white. Pkt. 5c. , oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Long Brightest Scarlet.—
Resembles Early Long Scarlet in shape and size. It is the brightest scarlet of any radish. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Cincinnati Harket.— This is one of the best forcing radishes French Breakfast, grown. The tops are so small that the radishes may stand touching each other in the rows. They grow perfectly straight and smooth, and from six to seven inches long. Their attractive glossy colored skin is so thin and the flesh so white that they seem almost trans- parent. The flesh is crisp, brittle and of the finest flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 70c.
Stutgart. — A mammoth white radish of excellent quality that grows all the summer long. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c
■ Strasburg. — The roots are a handsome, oblong, tapering shape, both skin and flesh are pure white. The flesh is firm, brittle and tender. It is excellent for summer use, as it withstands the summer heat well. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb- 15c, lb. 50c.
Golden Globe. — Perfect globe shape, golden colored skin, quick growth, tender and brittle. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Chartier. — A dis- tinct and handsome variety. Color of the topis scarlet rose,shad- ing to pure white at the tip. Pkt. sc., oz. ioc, X lb. 15c.lb.60c
Long Scarlet Short Top. — An excellent early sort, straight, uniform in color, brit- tle and crisp. Pkt. 5c.,oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
White Box.— Short top, rapid growth, per- fect turnip shape, extia fine quality, skin and flesh white, crisp and juicy. Pkt. 5c oz. ioc, X lb. 15c.Jb.50c
White Pearl.— The
best general purpose white market radish in existence, in shape it is half long, the color is a pearly white with a waxy appearance, the texture is very fine and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c lb. 80c
Lady Finger.— The finest long white radish in cul- tivation, beautiful shape, skin and flesh pure white. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Chartier.
White Strasburg.
Winter Varieties sown in summer and used in the fall, can be buried same as turnips for winter use.
China Rose. — A stump rooted, bright rose-colored variety of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
California flammoth White.— Grows eight to ten inches long, two to three in diameter, white, solid and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c, 02. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 70c.
Long Black Spanish.— Skin black, flesh white and firm. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Long White Spanish.— Of same shape and quality as the Black Spanish, except that the skin and flesh are pure white. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
RADSM SEED
IN MIXTURE.
All summer varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb 15c, lb. 50c
All winter varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
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TOBACCO.
Little Dutch. — A very popular variety used largely for plug. Also highly esteemed as a first-class filler and binder. Per lb. $2.50, % lb. 75c, oz. 25c, pkt. 5c.
Zimmer's Spanish.— The earliest and best Amer- ican Spanish, and a favorite cigar variety. This varie- ty is increasing in demand and culture every year. Per lb. $3.00, X lb- 8oc-> oz- 3oc., pkt. 10c.
Lancaster County Broad=Leaf. — For cigar stock this is one of the best varieties, and is now very largely grown. Per lb. $2.00, % lb. 60., oz. 20c, pkt. 5c.
Connecticut Seed=Leaf. — One of the most popular varieties in cultivation, producing a fine broad leaf of fine texture. Per lb. $2.00, % lb. 60c, oz. 20c, pkt. 5c.
SALSIFY. OR VEGETA- BLE OYSTER.
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in drills twelve inches apart and one inch deep, and thin out to six inches in the row. Keep free from weeds. Cul- tivate same as Carrots or Parsnips. A part of the crop may be left in the ground till spring, when it will be found fresh and plump.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. — Grows double the size of the old long white, and is the most desirable variety to grow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
SPINAGE.
Sow in early spring in drills a foot apart, (ten to twelve pounds to the acre) every week or two for suc- cession. For fall sow in August, and for winter crop in September, cover what is left out over winter with straw after the weather be- comes quite cold. Spinage may also be sown broadcast and harrowed in. Mammoth Sanwch island Round Thick Leaved. — A standard sort forming a cluster of very large thick leaves. Pkt. 5c, % lb. 10c , lb. 35c.
Savory Leaved.
Savoy Leaved. — The earliest variety and one of the best to plant for early spring use. — Pkt. 5c, % lb. ioc, lb. 35c.
Long Standing. — An improved round seeded
strain of excellent merit. Leaves smooth and very dark, rich green. Pkt. 5c, % lb ioc, lb. 35c.
Victoria. — A new sort which is quick to mature and forms a very large exceedingly thick leaf. Remains in use longer than most kinds. Pkt. 5c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Prickly Seeded Winter. — A very hardy variety that will withstand the very severest weather, with but a slight protection. Pkt. 5c, %. lb. ioc, lb. 35c-
SQUASH.
Sow in hills in the same manner and at the same time as Cucumbers and Melons. The bush varieties three to four feet apart and running kinds six to nine feet apart. Cultivate same as other vine crops and look out for insects.
Early White Scal- loped Bush. — A
very early and de- licious variety. Pkt. 5,oz. io,X lb. 2o,lb. 60.
Summer Crook
Neck.— Another very early variety, long in shape and of a bright yellow color. The best of all the sum- , % lb. 20c, lb. 60c
Early White Scalloped Bush.
mer squashes. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc
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Summer Crook Neck.
Delicate.— Orange-yellow stripped green, small size, but very prolific. It is extra early, very solid and a good keeper ; flesh dry and of fine quality.^Pk. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Boston Harrow. — Oval, bright orange, flesh yellow, and fine, one of the best winter sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb 20c, lb. 60c.
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Hubbard. — Well known and liked for late use. Of superior quality, large size, color green, marked with orange, flesh dry, fine grained and of fine quality. Pkt. 5C, oz. ioc, ]i lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
flam moth Warted Hubbard. — Immense size and completely coverd with warts. Of same fine table quality as the old Hubbard. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 20c, lb. 75c.
Essex Hybrid. — A good keeper, of excellant quality, Hubbard. one of the best fall and
winter sorts. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
flarbiehead. — Resembles the Hubbard but has gray skin.— Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 20c, lb. 60.
TOMATO.
For early sow in hotbed in March. When large enough to handle transplant into similar bed or in pots, and when all danger from frost is past transplant to the open ground three by four feet apart. Being very tender they will not stand the least frost. Choose a light sandy loam with a southern exposure if possi- ble as early fruit is desirable.
Acme. — Very early and productive, fruit medium size. Color purplish pink. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
Dwarf Champion.
Dwarf Champion.— Quite distinct in foliage and and of habit of growth, growing compact and upright, color same as Acme. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, l/2 lb. 60c. lb. $2.00.
Dwarf Champion— New Scarlet.— Like the above but bright scarlet in^color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. X lb. 60c. lb. S2.00.
Beauty. — Glossy crimson fin color, ripens evenly without cracking, bears throughout the season ; attain- ing its natural color even when pickled green. Re- markably free from rot. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, X lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Buckeye State. — In color it is very much the shade of the Beauty, but of much larger size and somewhat later. Pkt 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 75c. lb. 2.50.
Ignotum. — Earliest of the large deep red varieties, very smooth and meaty, one of the very best in culti- vation. Pkt. 5c. oz. 20c % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
i he IStone.
Stone. — Color fine scarlet, the fruit is perfectle smooth, very large many of them weighing over a pound. It ripens evenly to the stem without cracking. Is of thy largest size and very free from rot. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, Yz lb. 60c, lb. $2 00.
Ponderosa.— The largest tomato yet offered. In color it is a beautiful crimson throughout, and when sliced is quite an ornamental as well as useful dish. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $4.00.
Atlantic Prize. — An extra early variety that will average with the medium and late sorts, both in size and shape, and ripens up a large portion of its crop earlier than any other tomato. It is the largest, smoothest, best flavored and brightest red of any of the extra early sorts and one of the most profitable to grow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 2oc, % lb 60c, lb. $2.00.
Fordhook.— Extra early, fine, smooth, solid. Of medium size and crimson in color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
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Chemin Market.— Apple-shaped, one of the round- est smoothest and solidest tomatoes grown, and of the best flavor. Color bright red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00.
Perfecton. — Early, regular smooth shape, and pro- ductive. Color red. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c,, lb. sr. 50.
Long Keeper. — Bright red, early, very productive, fine keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, yz lb. 65c, lb, $2.50.
Terra Cotta. — Quite distinct in color, form, skin and flesh, being a pure terra cotta in color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Lemon Blush.— Skin and flesh a bright lemon, with a faint rose blush. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Golden Queen. — A fine yellow sort, of first-class quality, It is solid, smooth and large in size. Pkt. 5c. , oz. 20c, % lb. 60c. , lb. $2.00.
Gold Queen. — An early smooth yellow. Variety of the best quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c.
Yellow Plum. — Plum shaped, bright yellow. Pkt. 5C oz. 25c.
Red Peach. — Resembles a peach. Used for pre- serves. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Yellow Peach. — Same as above, of bright yellow color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Red Pear Shaped. — Handsome and solid. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Red Cherry. — Fruit about an inch in diameter, in bunches. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Yellow Cherry. — Similar to above except color. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
Red Currant. — Very small and handsome, in clus- ters like currants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c.
Strawberry. — (Husk Tomato.) Small ornamental fruit. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c.
TURNIPS.
For early use sow as soon as the ground opens in the spring, for winter use sow from middle of July to end of August. Turnips are usually sown broadcast but much larger crops are grown by cultivating in drills eighteen inches apart and thinning out to six inches in the drill.
Early Milan Purple Top.
Early Milan Purple Top.— Earliest of all with pur- ple top. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 20c, lb. 70c.
White Flat Dutch. —A very early, pure white variety. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Purple Top Strap Leaf.— The popular fall flat sort. Pkt. 5c oz. ioc, ]i lb. 15c, lb. 50c
Purple Top Globe Shaped.— A standard sort with truckers. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
Golden Ball.— Very handsome, perfectly round, a good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, % lb. 15c, lb 50c
Snow=Ball. — Large English variety, of good quali- ty. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X It). 20c, lb. 60c.
RUTABAGAS.
Champion Purple Top.— Fine for table or stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 15c, lb. 50c.
SEEDS FOR POT.
SWEET AXD MEDICINAL HERBS.
pkt. oz.
Anise — Seeds, aromatic 5c 15c.
Basil — (Sweet) culinary herb used for flavor- ing soups 5c. 20C.
Borage — Leaves used as a salad 5c. 15c.
Caraway — Used in flavoring liquors and ....
bread 5c. ioc.
Coriander — Seeds aromatic 5c. ioc.
Dill — Seeds used for flavoring vinegar for. .
pickles 5c ioc.
Fennel, (Sweet) — Seeds aromatic, used for.. .
flavoring 5c. ioc.
Horehound— Has medicinal qualities 5c. 20c.
Lavender — For oil and distilled water 5c. 20c.
Marjoram, Sweet — Used as seasoning 5c. 20c.
Rosemary — Yields an aromatic oil 5c. 30c.
Rue — Has medicinal qualities 5c. 15c.
Sage — A culinary herb 5c. 15c
Summer Savory — Used as a culinary herb. . 5c. 15c.
Tansey— Generally used in bitters 5c. 40c.
Thyme — Used as a seasoning 5c. 40c.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
"Well grown and lightly packed to carry long distances. They can he shipped fresh, well packed at the hed8, 011 a
day's notice.
Plants quoted "by mail" are sent at our expense; "by express" at the purchaser's. By our system of packing they are sure to arrive in good condition when shipped to any part of the United States. No charge for either packing or boxes. Plants from hotbed or cold frame are ready during April or May; outdoor grown during June and until the middle of July. We sell 500 at the 1,000 rate.
Cabbage Plants. — Early Varieties. Ready April 10th. Early Summer, Jersey Wakefield, All Seasons and Allhead. By mail, 100, 75c; by express, 100, 50c, 1,000, S3. 50.
Cabbage Plants. — Late Varieties. Ready June 1st. Surehead, Chase's Excelsior, Premium Flat Dutch, and Short Stem Drumhead. By mail, 100, 75c; by xpress, 100, 40c, 1,000, S2.00.
Cauliflower Plants.— Ready May 1st. Snowball and Erfurt. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, Si.oo; 1,000, $7.00.
Celery Plants.— Ready May 1st. Henderson's Half Dwarf, White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching. By mail, doz. 20c, 100, $1,00; by express, 100, 60c; 1,000, $4.00. After June 20, $3.00 per 1,000.
Egg Plants. — Ready May 1st. New York Improved. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.25; by express, 100, $1.00.
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Pepper Plants.— Ready May ist. Ruby King, Large Bell, and Red Chili. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.00; by express, 100, 75c.
Tomato Plants. — Ready May ist. Strong, trans- planted plants, Dwarf Champion, and Beauty. By mail, doz. 25c; 100, $1.60; by express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $5.00. Not transplanted, $3.00 per 1,000.
Sweet Potato Plants.— Ready May ist. Plants strong, vigorous, well rooted and hardy. We can furnish either the Yellow Nansemond, or Early Yellow Jersey. Write if you want a large lot. Prices vary. By mail, ioo, 50c; by express, 100, 25c; 1,000, $2.00.
HORSE RADISH SETS.
Plant at any time during spring, in rows two feet apart and about eighteen inches apart in the rows. By mail, doz. 35c; by express, 100, 75c; 1,000, $6.00.
RHUBARB ROOTS.
These may be planted early in spring or fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. It requires but little labor to plant, and when once planted in good rich soil, it will remain in bearing condition many years. By express, each, 10c; doz. 75c; 100, $4.00. By mail, each, 15c; doz. $1.00.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
See Page 1. HOLT'S MAMMOTH SAGE.
After having grown and thoroughly tested this val- uable variety for several years, we can recommend it most highly. The plants are very strong growing, the first season attaining one foot in height, and so spread- ing that a single plant covers a circular space three feet in diameter. The leaves are borne well above the soil, keeping them clean; very large and of unusu- al substance, strong in flavor, and of superior quality. A single plant of Holt's Mammoth will yield more than a dozen of the common sort. It is perfectly hardy, and attains still greater growth the second season. It never runs to seed. Price, 3 plants for 25c, 7 for 50c, or 15 for $1.00, postpaid.
€HIVES.
Perfectly hardy little perennial members of the onion tribe, and are grown entirely for their tops, which are used wherever the flavor of onion is re- quired. Planted in small clumps in any common gar- den soil, they grow readily. The tops appear very early in the spring, and can be shorn throughout the season. Roots, per bunch, 25c, postpaid.
PEANUTS.
Spanish Peanuts.
Virginia Improved. — The mammoth Virginia Pea- nut is a very profitable variety to grow, and more desirable than the common spreading kind. It is easily cultivated; very erect stems, upright foliage; largest pods and kernels of any variety; also yields fewer imperfect pods. The vines make a valuable forage for stock. By mail (postpaid)— large package, ioc; lb. 20c; lb. 35c; 3 lbs. $1.00. By express — 4 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. or over, ioc. per pound.
Spanish Peanuts. — The earliest variety grown. Pod small, but remarkably solid and well filled, and the yield per acre very large; can be cultivated with the plow. Because of their early habit and easy culti- vation it is the best variety to grow for fattening hogs. Postpaid— large package ioc, lb. 20c, lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00. By express — 4 lbs. 50c, 10 lbs. or over, ioc. per pound.
CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS.
Terras: Cash with Order. Two-Bushel Bags, 15 Cents Each.
CLOVERS.
Write for samples and special prices when you are in the market to buy in large quantities. We can save you money on every deal.
Crimson or Scarlet.— Highly recommended for improvement of the soil, and is one of the best for hay and forage. Can be sown at any time during the sum- mer. Postpaid, lb 20c. At buyer's expense, by freight or express, l/& bu. 70c; % bu. $1.00; y2 bu. $2.00; bu. $3 00.
Alsike. — Hardy, fine for pastures, sweet and makes grand honey. Postpaid, lb. 20c. At buyer's expense by freight or express, % bu. 90c, % bu. $1.70, ^ bu. $3.20, bu $5.40.
Medium Red. — The standard variety forage and pasture. Postpaid, lb. 20c. Market price for best quality seed. Write for quotations.
Mammoth Red.— Nearly identical to above, except that it grows larger. Postpaid, lb. 20c. Market price for best quality of seed. Write for quotations.
Alfalfa or Lucerne. — Fine forage for a high, dry soil. It roots deep. Postpaid, lb. 20c. At buver's expense by freight or express; % bu. 75c, X bu. $Mo» %, bu. $2.60, bu. $5.00.
Orchard Grass. — One of the most desirable pasture grasses. Qt. 15c; bu., 12 lbs., about $2.00.
Timothy. — Qt. 20c; bu. 45 lbs. Market price for best seed. Write for quotations.
Kentucky Blue Grass. — (Fancy triple cleaned.) Valuable for pasture when mixed with other varieties. Qt. 15c; bu., 14 lbs., $1.75; 5 bu. and over, $1.65 perbu.
German or Golden Millet. — This is the best variety of milllet grown and one of the best forage plants. Well adapted to any kind of soil. Pound, postpaid, 15c By express or freight, peck, 30c; bu. 75c, 5 bu. $3-25-
Hungarian Millet. — Valuable soiling plant. Grows on light soil, stands heat and drouth. Lb. 20-.; 3 lbs. 50c., postpaid. By express or freight, pk. 40c, bu. $1 .00.
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HITTER'S "EMERALD GEM" LAWN GRASS SEED
Th)e Purest, Cleanest ar>d Heaviest Lawn Grass Seed.
Weighs 20 to 22 pounds to the Measured Bushel. Other Lawn Mixtures do not Average over 14 pounds.
That our Lawn Grass Mixture is the best offered, the immense quantity we annually sell is the best proof we can offer. It is the best adapted for our American climate, and is composed of various Grasses that grow and flourish during different months of the year, so that a rich, deep green, velvety lawn is con- stantly maintained. Eitter's Lawn Seed is the result of several years' careful experimenting, and as we now offer it the mixture is unequalled. It may also be said that relatively speaking, it is the cheapest seed offered, because while lawn mixtures generally aver- age only 14 lbs. to the bushel, Ritter's Emerald Gem Lawn Grass Seed will weigh from 20 to 22 lbs. per measured bushel, which is owing to the superior qual- ity of the seed used in our mixture which is entirely free from weed seeds and chaff. The quantity re- quired for making new Lawns is 5 bushels per acre, or
for renewing old Lawns 1 to 2 bushels ; for a plot 20x20 or 400 square feet, 1 pound is required ; for re- newing old Lawns, one-half that amount.
Price 1 lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.00., 1 bu. 20 lbs. $3.50.
If wanted sent by mail add 10c. per lb. for postage.
To Grass a Bank or Terrace. For each square rod take a pound of lawn grass seed and mix it thor- oughly with six cubic feet of good, dry garden loam. Place in a tub and add liquid manure, diluted with about two-thirds of water, so as to bring the whole to the consistency of mortar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth, and then well watered, after which the paste should be applied, and made as even and as thin as possible.
RITTER'S LAU/N RESTORING GRASS SEED.
A mixture of grasses peculiarly suited to take firm hold and grow quickly on hard, worn-out or burned spots. To restore a lawn that is partially worn out or burned, the best time is very early in spring, as soon as the frost is entirely out of the ground. The bare spots should be well scratched, or raked up, and this seed sown liberally. Cover the seed very thinly with earth, and then roll or press down firmly with the
back of the spade. Some Lawn Restoring Grass Seed should be kept always on hand, and before every rain during the summer some of it should be sown on any parts that may appear thinner than the rest. Seed may be sown in fall, as late as from ist of September to ist of October, according to the weather. Lb. 25c, 5 lbs. $1.00., bu. i61bs. $3.00.
RITTER'S TOBACCO LAU/N DRESSING.
It is an established fact that Tobacco applied to the lawn is the best fertilizer that can be procured to give the grasses that rich emerald green color so much ad- mired. It has no strong odor, does not produce weeds and breed insects as stable dressing does, in which the beetle deposits its eggs and hatches the grub that eats the grass roots and destroys your lawn. As to-
bacco in proper form for this purpose is often difficult to obtain, we have had a quantity prepared and put up ready for use. It can be applied at any time dur- ing the Spring, Summer and Fall without injury or danger of burning the grass. Sow at the rate of 10 lbs. to every 500 square feet of lawn. Price, 5 lb. skt. 20c, iolbs. 30c, 25 lbs. 50c, 100 lbs. $1.50.
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FIELD SEEDS.
A NEW BEARDLESS BARLEY.
Success Barley, the earliest barley known, if sown about the 20th of March will ripen about the 28th of June. The straw is about the height of the common barley, but better and will stand up on any land ; with good land and season has produced 80 buseels per acre, the straw can hold it up. Sow as early as you can ; frost does not hurt it. This barley has remained on land from harvest until spring and grew the next season It will, if sown early, head two or three days later than winter rye, and ripen four or five days be- fore the rye, and being beardless handles as easy as oats and makes stronger feed. Price, {postpaid) Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight— -Peck, 40c , bu $1.25.
SUGAR CANE.
Is being used extensively as a green food for cattle, horses and mules. It is a sure crop, being a great drouth resister and an immense yielder, producing many tons of most nutritious green food to the acre. Specially fine for a food for milch cows, when pasture is short.
Early Orange Cane. — A strong grower; much more juicy than any other variety. The stalk is heavier, and a little later than the Amber. Postpaid — Pkt. ioc, lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. By Freight or Express — 10 lbs. 50c, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00.
Early Amber Cane. — This populir and well known variety is the earliest, and makes the finest quality of both sugar and syrup. Postpaid — Pkt. ioc, lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. By Freight or Express 10 lbs. 50c, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00.
KAFFIR CORN.
One of the best things offered of late years for a forage plant. The heads contain small white seeds which make an excellent flour. They are greedily eaten by horses and cattle, and make splendid food for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and cooked. The foliage and stalks make excellent forage. Cultivate the same as common corn, requiring four or five pounds of seed per acre. By Mail (postpaid)— Oz. 5c X lb- I5C-I lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. By Express — 10 lbs. 60c, 50 lbs. $2.50.
BROOM CORN.
Improved Evergreen.— The best variety for gener- al cultivation on account of color and quality of brush; ripens very early, grows about eight to ten feet high, brush of good length, fine and straight, and always of green appearance when ripe. Postpaid — Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight — 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $5.75.
New Japanese.— Extra Early; matures in about seventy-five days when planted late. Can be planted after wheat with good success, thereby making two crops on the same ground. The brush is fine and long. Postpaid— Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight — 10 lbs. $1.00, 25 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $5.75.
BUCKWHEAT.
Should be sown about the middle of June, broadcast, using from one to three pecks of seed to the acre.
New Japanese. — Earlier and more productive than any other variety. The grains are very large and of a
rich brown color. Postpaid — Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight — Pk. 40c, bu. $1.25.
Silver Hull. — The grain is of a light gray color, is rounder than the common variety, has a much thinner husk. Postpaid — Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By Express or Freight — Pk. 40c, bu. $1.25.
Prices on larger lots on application.
FIELD PEAS.
Canada Field Peas. — Valuable for northern cli- mates for cattle-feeding. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and for green soiling. Postpaid, qt. 35c. By express or freight, pk. 40c, bu. $1.25.
FIELD CORN.
True Learning — An extensively grown, large Yel- low Dent variety. Has pure glossy yellow ears on a strong, heavy stalk. A heavy yielder.
White Cap Yellow Dent. — This is a corn of great merit. It is suitable for all soil, grows large ears and matures early. The tip end of the grains are white inside yellow, making it a beautiful color.
Golden Beauty.— A very productive variety which is due to the economical shape of the ears. The grains are very large and the cob small. Color, a rich golden yellow.
White Pearl.— The best early White Dent. Ma- tures in ninety days, is very prolific and the grain is extra deep and wide, with a small cob.
True Clarage Yellow Field Corn.— Best second early. Sure to ripen. It has been grown extensively by farmers in this locality for over fifty years. It ripens between the Pride of the North and Learning. The ear is nearly as large as the Learning, very uni- form its entire length, and well filled out at both ends; husks very easily; of rich golden color, and very pro- ductive. In favorable seasons it has ripened here when planted as late as the first of July. Highly recommended by Ohio Experiment Station as one of the best in points of early maturity and productiveness.
Extra Early Huron Dent.— This new Extra Early Dent Corn will ripen in many Northern States where heretofore they have only been able to grow the Flint varieties, as it is the earliest Dent Corn ever intro- duced. It is of a bright orange color, has good sized stalk and ear, small red cob, long, deep grain, is very rich in oil and starch, and is the only smooth, very early Dent Corn we know of. Seventy lbs. of ears made 64^ lbs. of shelled corn, leaving only 6>£ lbs. for the cobs.
Price of any of the above varieties of Field Corn. By Mail, postpaid, large packet, 5c; quart, 30c. By Express or Freight, (at buyer's expense) quart, 15c; peck, 40c; bu., $1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus. $9.00.
FODDER AND EXSIL-AOE CORNS.
BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT AT BUYER'S EXPENSE.
Evergreen Sugar. — There is nothing better for early fall green feed, or for curing for winter than Sweet Corn. It has the great merit of being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat every part of the stalks and leaves, and consequently none is wasted. A favorite with dairy farmers. Also excellent for soil- ing. Can be planted as other corn or sown thickly in drills or broadcast. Peck, 50c; y2 bu., 75c; 1 bu., $1.40; 2X bus., $3.00; 2 bags, $5.50; 4 bags, $10.00.
Red Cob Ensilage. — A southern type of large white corn with red cob, strong, leafy stalks and short joints; a general favorite. Peck, 35c ; bu., $1.10; 2 bus., $2.00; 5 bus., $4.75 ; 10 bu., $9.00. .
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RITTER & CCTS SEED BOOK,
FLOWER SEEDS.
NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES.
Flowers from seed are usually known as Annuals. Biennials and Perennials. Annuals bloom and ripen seed the first year and then perish.
Bennials do not generally flower the first season and are in perfection only one year. Perennials continue to flower several years in succession.
Hardy Annuals, Bennials and Perennials can be sown in the open ground early in the spring if desired, and Biennials and Perennials will not require any protection in Winter.
Half Hardy Annuals, Biennials and Perennials should not be sown in open ground until settled warm weather, though they can be sown in the house, if desired, early, and afterwards transplanted. The two latter need to be protected in the Winter, or carried over until Spring in cold frames or green-houses.
The figures at the right of the column show the price of a packet of seeds in cents.
ASTERS.
The most popular and useful of all our annuals. For early flowers the seed may be sown in the house, or green-house, in March or April, and transplanted in the open ground in May.
Semple's Branching.— A beautiful class of Asters, useful for cut flowers. The flowers are very large and double, borne on long stiff stems and the col- ors are clear and handsome.
White ioc
Pink ioc
Lavender . ioc
Mixed ioc
Truffat's Paeony Flowered Perfection. —The high- est and most perfect type of this class. Seed saved.
Snow White % oz. 40c — 10
Light Blue yi oz 40c — 10
Pink XA oz. 40c— 10
Crimson }£ oz. 40c — 10
Carmine ^ oz. 40c — 10
Mixed, including a large and fine range
s oz. 30c — 10
range of colors. Victoria.— A magnificent strain. Flowers very large and perfectly double, of globular shape and beauti- fully imbricated. Plants grow in fine pyramidal form about eighteen inches high.
White yi oz. 50c-
Scarlet l/% oz. 50c-
Pink
Light Blue Crimso7i
All Colors Mixed
New Jewel or Ball Aster. — Flowers large, borne on long stems, in form a perfect ball ; color a
fine scarlet ioc
Crown Aster— Central petals pure white, with
brilliantly colored outer petals, mixed colors. . . 5c Dwarf Asters — Many varieties and colors mixed. 5c
Tall Aster. — Assorted varieties and colors 5c
Abutilon. — Desirable plants for the house in win- ter and the lawn in summer. Half hardy peren- nial, mixed colors ioc
Abronia. — Trailing plants, producing clusters of
sweet scented verbena like flowers, mixed 5c
Adonis Autumnalis. — Foliage delicately cut, flowers brilliant scarlet,
hardy annual 5c
AGERATUM. aluable plants for beds
or borders. In bloom the whole summer.hardy annual
Little Dorritt. — Aery I dwarf, color azure blue, fine for edging
Mexicanum. — Lavender Adonis Autumaaiis. blue> eighteen inches .
Album. — Pure white .
Golden Queen. — A beautiful pale yellow variety. .
All Colors Mixed . ,
5c
5 c
5C 5c
ALYSSUH.
Popular pure white bor- der plants half hardy
annuals 5c
Little Gem. — Plants very dwarf, habit very spreading and densely covered with spikes of sweet scented flowers. 5c Sweet. — Fragrant, trail- ing habit oz. 25c — 5c
ANTIRRHINUH.
(Snap Dragon). An old favorite border plant. Hardy perenial.
Tall Mixed. — Choice varieties 5c
Tom Thumb Mixed. — Finest sorts 5c
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ADLUM1A.
A llegh eny Vin^.— A pretty biennial climber with fine cut foliage. Flowers pink and white
5C
Adlumia.
AQUILEGIA.
Columbine. — Popular hardy perennials that bloom in spring and
*£11E3S& early summer-
Chrysantha. — Long yel- low spurred flowers. . 5c
Cerulea.— Outer sepals lilac or blue, petals
white 5c
Alba. — Pure white 5c
All Colors Mixed 5c
Amaranthus. — A beau- tiful class of ornament- al foliage plants, half hardy annuals. Tricolor. — Foliage dark bronze, tipped with green, crimson and
gold 5 c
Salicifolius. — (Fountain Plant) bronze green leaves, bright scarlet drooping plumes . 5c
Bachelor's Button. —
(Centaurea Cyanus.) A fine border plant, Amaranthus. succeeding in any gar-
den soil, hardy annual, two feet.
Double Mixed. — Beautiful globular heads 5c
BALSAM.
Well known old fashioned border plants, tender annuals. »
Balsam.
White Perfection. — Very double 5c
Pink Perfection. — Very choice 5c
Spiendens. — Fiery scarlet 5c
Camelia- Flowered Mixed. — Many beautiful colors 5c Balloon Vine. — A rapid growing, handsome climber, with an inflated capsule, hence the
name. Half hardy annual 5c
Begonia Vernon.— An excellent bedding sort, and one of the most free flowering when grown as a pot plant. Flowers deep scarlet, tender
perennial 10c
Begonia— Tuberous Rooted.— Plants of great value for summer decoration or for the window garden. Bloom the first season from seed ,if sown early.
Single Mixed, all colors 10c
Double Mixed 15c
Calliopsis, or Coreop= sis. — A showy border plant producing flow- ers in nearly all shades of yellow, orange, crim- son, red and brown. . , Golden Wave. — Burly plants, with bright yel- low flowers with a brown center cc
Annual Varieties Mixed 5c
Lancolata. — A beautiful hardy perennial varie- ty, grows fifteen to *^ eighteen inches high Calliopsis. and produces golden yellow flowers throughout the whole season. Fine for cutting 5c
CALENDULA.
Showy hardy annuals that will grow in any good
garden soil, blooming until killed by frost. Prince of Orange. — Large double deep yellow
flowers striped with orange 5c
Pure Gold. — Pure golden yellow douMe flowers. . 5c
Pongeii. — Large double white 5c
All Colors Mixed 5c
CANDYTUFT.
Universally known, and considered indispensa- ble for cutting, fine edging plant, half hardy. Empress. — Large snow
v/hite flowers 5c
Purple 5 c
Crimson. — Fine
Rocket— Best white, oz.
20C : 5C
Fine Mixed. — Oz. 20c. . 5 c CALCEOLARIA. Candytuft. Showy greenhouse plants. Seed should be sown in July or August. Green- house perennial. Hybrida Grandiflora. — Beautifully maculated or spotted 15c
CARNATION.
One of the most esteemed of florist's flowers, and there is none more desirable for the garden. Half hardy perennial.
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Marguerite. — A free flowering variety that with ordinary care will bloom in four months after sowing the seed. The best for ground culture. Does equally well for pots. Mixed colors 5c
Extra Choice Double Mixed 10c
Campanula — (Canterbury Bells), well known beautiful hardy plants, producing a profusion of handsome flowers.
Calycanthus — (Cup and Saucer) mixed 5c
Single Mixed 5 c
Double Mixed 5 c
Cannas. — Well known and popular bedding plants.
Extra Choice French Mixed 5 c
Canary Bird Flower JrdfJ — A raPid growing
f / y \X y\ summer climber,
s dt/i/ with canary yellow
I'f I'' ;.i^7 flowers,tender annual 5c
Centaurea Gymno=
car pa (Dusty Mil- ler).— A valuable ornamental leaved plant, with silvery- grey, fern-like leaves, making a beautiful contrast when planted with dark foliage plants. Half hardy peren- Canary Bird Flower. nials . IOC
Caflosia( Coxcomb). -Free growing.graceful plants; growing best in light soil; half hardy annuals.
Triumph of the Exposition. — Pyramidal in growth and produces beautiful large spikes of flowers of the most intense crimson color 5c
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Celosia New Feathered.
Plumosa. — A beautiful feathered variety, mixed colors 5C
New DwarJ c Feathered — -Flowers finely feathered, can be dried for winter boquets 5c
Centrosemia— Qrandiflora. — A hardy perennial vine of much beauty, bearing large pea-shaped flowers; color lilac feathered white 10c
Chrysanthemum ainyu the first season
The annual varieties are district from the autumn flowering va- rieties, as they bloom during the entire sum- mer.
Sing/e Mixed (Painted Daisies) 5c Double Mixed. . . 5 c
Double Perennial Varieties. — Jap- anese and Chi- nese. These are gorgeous au- tumn flowering plants. If sown early will pro- duce strong flowering plants
i;c
CINERARIA.
Fine for spring decoration in the window or con- servatory; seed may be sown from May to Sep- tember; colors, white, blue and crimson shades. Green-house perennials 15c
CLARKIA.
A hardy annual, growing in any garden soil; flowers early in the sea- son; mixed 5c
COLEUS.
A beautiful class of orna- mental and popular foliage plants. 1 he leaves are fringed and scalloped on the edges. The colors range from bright golden yellow to the darkest maroon, splashed and spotted Clarhia. in a great variety of styles with white, green, crimson and rose. Choice hybrid mixed 10c
CONVOLVULUS.
The well known Morning Glories. Choice mixed, oz.
iSc 5c
New Japanese Morn- ing Glory. — The handsomest and most interesting race of climbers ever introduced. Some of the leaves are dark green while others are golden, and many are marked and mottled with silvery white, green and Morning Glory. SrQY- The colors
range from purest white through all the shades of pink, rose, red, carmine, blue purple and maroon, while some are mottled and splashed in endless styles; choice, mixed, pkt. 10c, 3 for 25c.
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COBEA.
A rapid growing climber with handsome foliage and large bell-shaped purple flowers; start seed early in the greenhouse or hot-bed; set the seeds on edge and do not keep too wet or they will rot; tender perennials ioc
COSMOS.
An autumn flowering plant of rapid growth; makes large bushes five feet high. The flowers resemble single 77^^^iv^!HiffiBfc/' dahlias; are two inch- es in diameter and the entire plant is cov- ered with their showy blossoms. Mammoth Flowering
White 5c
Mammoth Flowering
Pink 5 c
/ vtfl ^ Mammoth Flowering Cosmos. Mixed 5 c
Dawn. — A beautiful new dwarf variety that blooms in July; very fine for cutting; pure white, tender annual ioc
CYCLAMEN.
Charming bulbous rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich orchid-like fragrant flowers; favorites for winter and spring blooming; half hardy perennials.
Persicum Giganteum 15c
CYPRESS VINE.
A beautiful climber with delicate green feathery foliage and an abundance of bright star-shaped rose, scarlet and white blossoms. Tender Annual, mixed 5c
DAHLIA.
One of the old-fashioned flowers that is coming into favor again, half-hardy An- nual.
Double Mixed 5 c
Single Mixed 5 c
Striped Mixed 5 c
DATURA— (Trumpet Flower.
Ornamental tender Annuals, with large showy trumpet-shaped flowers.
Double Golden — Large double flowers, of a deep rich golden yellow 5c
Single White 5c
Single Violet 5 c
D ATURA— (Cornucopia. )
A grand variety. The flowers average 8 in- ches long and 5 inches across. White inside, purple outside ioc
DAISY— (Bellis.)
A favorite spring blooming plant. Sow early in a hotbed or house and transplant to a rich cool, partially shady place, half- hardy perennial.
sSJSSBS
f
Daisy.
Double Red 5c
Double White 5c
Double Mixed. 5c
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DIANTHUS (Pinks.)
These half hardy free flow- ering plants furnish an abundance of bright vari- ed colored flowers throughout the summer and fall. Chinensis fl. pi. (Double China Pink). A biennial; blooms the first year but the bloom is stronger the second year; mixed colors 5c Heddewigii (Double Dia- dem Pinks). — Plant very regular; flowers very dou- ble and of all shades of
China Finks, color 5C
Imperials (Double Japan Pinks). — A superior dou- ble variety; mixed colors 5c
Lacinatus (Double Fringed Japan Pinks). — Large
showy flowers with fringed|edges 5c
Chinensis Alba fl. pi. (Double White China Pinks)
H Large, pure white flowers 5c
Choice. — Mixture of above varieties 5c
DIGITALIS (Foxglove.)
5c
Foxglove.
The flowers are thimble-shaped, purple, white and spotted and very striking; blooms the second year; hardy biennials.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppies).
Showy plants. The leaves are grayish green, finely cut and divided. Flowers large and yel- low, orange, and white. Hardy annuals.
Double Mixed 5 c
Single Mixed 5 c
FORGET=nE=NOT (Myosotis).
Fo rget- MJe-Ne t .
An old favorite that flourishes best in a moist,
shady place. Hardy perennial. Myosotis Polustru. — The true blue forget-me-not. 5c
FOUR O'CLOCK (riarvel of Peru).
A handsome free flowering half hardy perennial, blooming the first season from seed. The roots can be preserved during the winter like dahlias.
Mixed Colors 5 c
FUCHSIA.
Sow in March and transplant when large enough. Tender perennial.
Mixed 10c
GODETIA.
An attractive plant with delicate tinted flowers of purple and pink.
Mixed Colors 5 c
GAILLARDIA.
Gaillardia Picta. Qaillardia Qrandiflora.
A very useful and showy class of plants, flowering freely from early summer until frost.
Picta Lorenziana. — A charming double flowered strain of many beautiful colors; hardy annual. . 5c
Grandiflora. — Splendid new perennial variety with very large single flowers; dark crimson cen- ter marked with rings of many brilliant colors; fine for cutting 5c
GLOXINIA.
A charming greenhouse plant of dwarf habit; de- lights in sandy soil; fine mixed 15c
GERANIUMS.
Double. — Extra fine mixed 15c
Single Zonale.-Yxom choice named sorts 10c
Apple
Scented
GLADIOLUS.
15c
Sow seed in the open ground, take up in the fall and preserve like potatoes; will bloom the second year
GOURDS.
Geranium Single Fancy ornamental mixed. . For other Gourds see vegetable list.
GYPSOPHILA.
Delicate free flowering plants, covered with a pro- fusion of star-like blossoms, well adapted for baskets or for edging; mixed pink and white. . .
5c
5c
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HELIANTHUS (Sunflower).
Large Russian. — Tall growing, large, single variety 5c Globosus.—Vexy large, perfectly double flowers. 5c
Miniature.
Miniature. — Small single flower, pretty for cutting, Silver Leaf. — Leaf a silver gray, flower double.
HOLLYHOCK.
For a back ground in the garden there is no plant so useful as the Hollyhock. Hardy perennial.
Hollyhock.
Double White, Pink, Red and Yellow, each 5c
Double Mixed 5c
Moon Floiver.
H1B13CUS.
Giant Yellow.— A tender annual plant of great beauty, a continuous bloomer, flowers large and in color bright yellow with garnet throat 5c
Crimson Eye— A robust growing, hardy perennial plant. The flowers which often measure more than twenty inches in circumference are of the purest white with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower 10c
IPOMEA.
Tender annuals of rapid growth. Setosa. — (Brazillian Morning Glory.) A rapid summer climber, with leaves eight to ten inches across, making a dense shade. Flowers rose- colored, three to four inches in diameter 10c
Grandiflora.— (Moonflower). One of the most showy of annual climbers. A rapid growing vine will reach a height of thirty to forty feet in a season. Flowers pure white, fragrant, measur- ing 5 to 6 inches across 10c
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HELIOTROPE.
A tender perennial plant highly valued for its fragrance and duration of bloom.
Choice Mixed ioc
HOP (Japanese Variegated).
A very rapid growing climber with beautiful leaves marked With silvery white, yellowish white, and light and dark green. It is never injured by insects or affected by heat 5c
IARKSPIR (Delpliiimm).
Dwarf Rocket. — Hardy annual, free flowering,
mixed colors . . 5c
Tall Rocket. — Double flowered 5c
Forjnosum. — A hardy perennial variety, grows three to four feet high and bears immense spikes of intense deep blue flowers in early spring and again in the fall, which makes them particularly valuable ioc
LATHYRCS (EYerlasting Pea).
Perennial climbers, suitable for trellis, arbors, etc.; will flower the second year and from year to year thereafter; they die down in the fall and spring up again in the spring. Mixed, oz. 20c, 5c
EDTUM (Scarlet Flax).
Brilliant crimson scarlet, hardy annual. .-. 5c
LOBELIA.
An elegant plant, well adapted for edging rocker- ies, baskets or pots.
Erinns Speciosa. — Of trailing habit, bright blue flowers 5c
Crystal Palace Gem. — Fine for bedding and edg- ing; very dwarf; flowers blue 5c
Mixed Colors 5 c
MARIGOLD.
An old garden favorite of easy culture, with rich and varied colored flowers; hardy annual.
Tall African. — Grows eighteen inches high; com- pact growth, large double flowers 5c
Legion of Honor. — A new dwarf variety; flowers bright golden yellow with a crimson spot on the base of each petal 5c
MAURAJ^DIA.
Graceful climbers for greenhouse, parlor or out- door purposes. The flowers are foxglove shaped and very pretty.
Bare lay ana. — Purple 5 c
Albaflora.— White 5c
Rosea. — Rose 5 c
Mixed. — All colors ... . 5c
MIGNONETTE. A well known, delightfully fragrant hardy annual. Machet. — The plants are dwarf and of pyramidal growth, deliciously scented spikes of red flowers.
Oz. 75c 5c
Large Flowering. — The common sweet migno- nette. Oz. 15c 5c
Golden Quc<n. — When in bloom this variety is a mass nt guKlen yellow. Oz. 25c 5c
MIMILIS.
Well known tender perennial plants of easy cul- ture.
Utonkei/ JF tower
Tigrinus— (Monkey Flow- er.) The finest spotted and tigered varieties ... 5c
Moschatus.— (Musk Plant.) Cultivated on account ot the musky odor of the plant. Flowers yellow. . 5c
MOMORDICA C HAR- AXTHA.
Balsam Pear.)
A rapid growing climber with long fruits of a rich golden yellow color. The fruit makes a useful lini- ment when preserved in
alcohol. Tender annuals
XASTURTIUM (Dwarf)
Dwarf' Nasturtium.
Very useful for bedding; the flowers are more bril- liant if the soil be not too rich; hardy annual.
Pearl. — Creamy white, oz. 20c 5c
Rose. — Oz. 20c ... 5 c
Coccineum. — Scarlet; oz. 20c 5c
Lu teum. —Yellow; oz. 20c 5c
King Theodore. — Dark maroon; oz. 25c 5c
Empress of Lndia. — Crimson dark tinted foliage;
oz. 20c 5c
Crystal Palace Gem. — Sulphur spotted maroon;
oz. 20c . , > • \ l^L<.%.. »••'« 5c
King of Tom Thumbs. — Intense scarlet; oz. 20c. . 5c
Mixed, all colors; oz. 15c, % lb- 5°c 5c
NASTURTIUM (Tall or Climbing).
Beautiful profuse flowering climbers of the earli- est culture.
Pearl. — White; oz. 15c. . 5c
Luteum. —Yellow; oz. 15 . 5c
Coccineum. — Scarlet; oz. 15c 5c
Atropurpurea. — Crimson; oz. 15c 5c
Mixed. — All colors; oz. ioc, % lb. 30c 5c
XEU CEIMBIXG NASTURTIUMS.
HYBRIDS OF MADAM GUNTER.
These hybrids flower earlier and more abundantly than the Lobbianum varieties. They make a stronger growth, and are covered from spring to fall with large flowers of most brilliant shades. They embrace in their colors, rose, pink, salmon, purple, maroon, light yellow and orange, as well as striped and blotched oz. 25 — 5c
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EOBB'S CMMBIXG XASTURTIIJMS.
For rapid growth, freedom of bloom and brilliancy of flowers, this class is superior to the common tall varieties.
Asa Gray. — Sulphur yellow 5C
Giant of Battles. — Sulphur, spotted red 5c
Spitfire — Brilliant scarlet 5C
King of Blacks. — Black brown. . . 5C
Mixed— All colors 5C
PAX SHE S
A bed of Pansies in bloom brings forth something new every day. Scarcely any two are alike in color or markings, flowers are much larger in early spring. For this reason seed should be sown very early in hot- beds, or better still, in August or September and win- tered over in cold frames. Seed sown in May and June will produce first bloom in September and Oc- tober.
Bitter's Mammoth Bansies. — This strain has been carefully selected with a view to very large flowers of good substance and most distinct colors, and it is as near perfection as a mixture can be made 15c
Giant Odier. — A handsome variety, the blossoms being large and perfect in form, and run through all the vairous colors with dark velvety blotches. 10c
Best German Mixture 10c
Choice Mixture 5c
PEXSTEMOX.
A very attractive plant with large spikes of rich colored flowers from May to frost; will bloom the first season if sown early in a hotbed and planted out as soon as frosts are over. Half hardy perennial 5c
PORTILACA.
Few flowers make a more dazzling display than a bed covered with many hued brilliant portulaca; a light loam and a sunny situation suits them best; tender annual.
PYRETHRUM (Feverfew).
Very useful and universally ad- mired plants for bedding as well as pot culture.
Aureum (Golden Feather.) Beau- tiful gold-leaved bedding plants. 5c
Boseum (Persian Insect Powder Plant.) Flowers bright rose ... 10c
Hybridum-Y. a rg e flowering single, mixed colors, Pyrethrum Hybridum. hardy perennials IOC Hybridumtfi. pi. — Large double flowered varieties mixed 20c
PRIMULA S1XEXSIS.
The Chinese Primrose is one of the finest flowers for winter and spring blooming in the house or conservatory. Greenhouse perennial.
Large Flowering Fringed Mixed 15c
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POPPIES. .
Exceedingly and showy aunuals of the easiest cul- tivation; will bloom well in any ordinary soil. Sow the seeds where the plants are to grow as they will not bear transplanting.
New Tulip. — A new race growing 12 to 15 inches high, each plant producing fifty to sixty brilliant scarlet tulip-shaped flowers 5c
Snowdrift.
Snowdrift. — A variety of dwarf, stout habit, pro- ducing pure white double flowers 5c
SJiirley.
Shirley -.—A fine strain. If gathered in the morn- ing while the dew is on and placed in water will keep fresh a long time; the flowers are semi- double and range in color from blush white,
rose,"delicate pink to bright crimson 5c
Golden Gate— A fine variety; in many colors
^ striped, blotched and edged 5c
American Flag.— Very double white flowers edged with scarlet. The foliage is bluish green, hence the name 5C
Crimson King. — A very fine double scarlet varie- ty ..... 5c
Peony-flowered. — Mixed colors 5c
HARDY POPPIES.
Orientale. — A row of these poppies when in bloom makes a brilliant display. They are very large, six inches and over across, of the most brilliant scarlet imaginable, which last a long time, very hardy, and increase in size from year to year. . . 10c
Iceland. — These poppies produce flowers the first year from seed. The colors are from white to deep' orange scarlet, and have a delicious fra- grance ioc
SAL, VIA SPLEXDEXS (Scarlet Sage).
The plants grow from one and one-half to three feet high, form dense bushes completely covered with showy sprays of dazzling scarlet flowers. . 5c
SAIiPIGIiOSSIS.
Very showy border plants, the flowers are funnel- shaped, and are beautifully marbled and pen- ciled purple, scarlet, yellow and blue. Tender annual 5c
PETUNIA.
For outdoor decoration or house culture few plants are equal to this class. They require rich soil and a sunny situation.
Hybrida Grandiflora Fimbriata. — Fringed flowers of immense size and rich and bril- liant colors 15c
Hybrida Grandiflora. — Large, showy, bright colored flowers ioc
Choice Mixed Single .
5c 25c
Petunia. Double Fringed. . . .
Double Striped and Blotched 20c
PHLOX DRUDIOXDI (Grandiflora).
There is nothing more suitable for a mass of color in the garden than the Phlox. The colors are from pure white to crimson.
Phlox. Star Phlox.
Alba. — Pure white 5c
Rosea. — Rose colored 5c
Coccinea. — Brilliant scarlet 5c
Striata. — Red, striped white 5c
Grandiflora. — Choice mixed, all colors 5c
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STAR SHAPED PHEOX.
Of dwarf habit, bearing pretty star shaped flowers varying in color from violet blue to deep rose margined white 5c
PEREtflVIAE PHLOX.
One of the finest, hardy herbaceous plants for per- manent borders. Choice mixed colors ioc
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride).
Scahiosa, Snowball.
Handsome summer border plants, very free
bloomers.. Hardy annuals. Mixed Dou hie.- -Very double flowers in a variety
of shades and colors 5c
Snowball. — A puire white variety, very fine for
cutting 5C
SMELAX.
A graceful tub' ^rous-rooted climber, with shiny deep green 1 eaves. Soak seed twenty-four
hours before so 'Wimg 5c
RICOT US (Castor Oil Plant).
Tall majestic lawn - plants with large glossy green, bronzed and sc. irlet leaves. Tender annual. Mixed 5c
Zanzibar ensis. — Entirely distinct from above, with enormous leaves two feet across. A group of them give the place a tropical effect 5 c
STOCKS.
TPtipular for massing or pot culture.
JLarge Double German Ten Weeks— White. . ioc
jLarg€ Double German Ten Weeks — Red ... ioc
iLarge Double German Ten Weeks— Mixed ioc
SWEET PEAS.
(See third page of cover.)
SWEET WELEIAM.
For a gorgeous display in the garden nothing sur- passes the Sweet William. The seed can be sown early in the spring when the plants will bloom in the fall, or if sown in August they will make fine plants in the spring; fine double mixed 5c
THUNBERGIA.
Beautiful rapid growing climbers, thriving in a light rich soil, in warm situations in the garden; also fine for vases, rustic work, or greenhouse
culture; fine mixed 5c
VERBENA.
No plant excels the Verbena ^f^^[^ir for masses in beds; they ^fl^,^^^0^)^^ bloom freely all the sum-
^r^?mv$$wl*& mer ^on^ w't'1 beautiful daz- S^p^i^fej^^^ zling self colors, striped and variegated flowers. Half hardy perennials.
Pure White 5c
Scarlet 5 c
Choice Mixed 5c
Mammoth Flowered ioc
VIOEET. Well known, fragrant, early spring flowers; they thrive Verbena. best in summer in a shady situation in a rich deep soil; mixed colors 5c
WISTARIA.
Wistaria Siensis. — Hardy climbing plants with large, purple flowers; oz. ioc 5c
WIEB CUCUMBER VEVE.
Wild Cucumber Vine.
The quickest climb- bers for arbors, trellis,fences,etc, known. Makes the most massive covering. We do not offer this as a new variety. It is an old friend with people in the country, but to city people it is little known, and those who 'are acquainted with it, will agree with us, when we say it is the quickest climber known,
and it ering
is undoubtedly the best climber for cov- verandas, trellises, etc 5c
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WALL FLOWER.
Wall Flower. Zinnias.
The large massive spikes of the Wall Flower are very conspicuous in beds or borders, and are very useful in making bouquets. They are de- ciously fragrant, perfectly double and of many
shades of color 5c
ZINXIAS.
The Zinnia ranks high as a showy free flowering, easily grown plant for the summer garden. The seed can be sown early in hotbed and trans- planted or sown later in the open ground.
Zebra— Crimson, scarlet, orange, yellow and white flowers, spotted and striped with different shades 5c
Double Dwarf Mixed 5 c
Mammoth Flowered Mixed 5 c
SPECIAL AYIXTURES.
Many persons derive pleasure from watching the growth of a varied bed of flowers, entirely out of the usual trim garden style, while others desire a much
more extended collection than their means will per- mit. To both of these classes the following special mixtures will appeal:
Mixture of Fragrant Annuals. - Carefully made up from seeds of fragrant flowers only. A bed of these will give rich perfume throughout the day and evening, while some of them are also suitable for cutting. Pkt. ioc.
Mixture of Climbers. — This is a liberally filled packet of seed of many beautiful annual climbers, suitable for growing together. Pkt. ioc.
Wild Garden Mixture.— Over 400 kinds of such flower seeds as are suitable to be planted togeth- er; altogether forming a mass of bright colored flowers and beautiful foliage which is sure to interest and please. Pkt. ioc, oz. 35c.
tow-Growing Annuals. — This mixture con- tains seeds of a great variety of low-growing annuals, few of which exceed four to six inches in height, and which, sown in beds of borders, present the appear- ance of Turkish rugs, carpeting the ground in their wide range of colorings and forms. Pkt. ioc.
Mixed Biennials and Perennials.— About fifty varieties. Every garden should contain a good assortment, and it will be easily obtained in this way. Pkt. ioc.
Flowers for Bouquets.— This mixture em- braces seeds of annuals producing flowers suitable for cutting and for bouquets, nearly all of them having long stems. Planted in a section of the garden, this will furnish a constant supply of cut flowers. Pkt. ioc.
Mixed Everlastings.— A grand assortment of all sorts of everlasting flowers, suitable for bouquets, etc. Pkt. ioc.
Mixed Grasses.— A mixture of the ornamental grasses suitable to grow in masses. Makes a striking as well as useful collection. Valuable for making up into winter bouquets. These should be cut just as they come into bloom, and dried in the shade. Pkt. ioc.
sa/n/nER flowering bulbs.
TIBEROI S BEGONIAS.
The Tuberous- rooted Begonias are among the hand- somest of our summer flowering .bulbs. They are not grown to the extent they should be. They bloom con- tinuously throughout the summer, till frost cuts them.
Prices Tuberous Begonias.
Each. Doz. 100.
Single. Scarlet, Orange, Crimson,
Pink, White, Yellow 12c, $1 25 $8 00
Single. All colors mixed ioc, 1 00 7 00
Double. All colors mixed 20c, 2 00 15 00
GliABIOIiUS.
This magnificent family contains hundreds of varie- ties, comprising all imaginable colors, shades and variegations, from the most gorgeous and dazzling to the softest and most delicate shades. They deserve to be grown in every garden, no matter how large or small.
(In Separate Colors.)
Postpaid. Exp. Each. Doz. 100.
Shades of Red mixed 4c. 30c. $1 75
Shades of White mixed 4c 40c. 2 75
Shades of Pink mixed 4c. 30c. 2 00
Shades of Yellow mixed 5c. 50c. 300
Shades of Striped mixed 4c. 40c. 2 50
Special cheap offer of choice Gladiolus. A mixture particularly rich in Lemoine's varieties. First size, very large bulbs, doz. 25c, 100 $1.75, 1,000 $11.00.
Gladiolus.
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IRIS (Fl©wer-de-Lnce).
Japanese. — Perfectly hardy, beautiful flowers, all colors, exquisitely mottled and veined. Bloom in July, and need a moist, sunny situation. Each ioc; $1.00 per dozen.
German. — These rival the orchid in variety of color- ing, shape and shading. Perfectly hardy and adapted to all situations. Bloom in June. Each ioc; $1.00 per dozen.
CIXXOIOX VOE.
A beautiful rapid-growing summer climber, with clean, glossy foliage and spikes of delicious cinnamon- scented flowers; perfectly hardy, the stem dying down in winter, but growing with great rapidity in the spring. Insects do not trouble it. Roots, ioc. each; $1.00 per dozen, all postpaid.
Cinnamon Vine.
SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS.
Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs planted three inches apart form rounded rows of deli- cate foliage, about one foot high, which produce flowers in endless succession, ioc. per doz.; 40c. per 100.
TUBEROSES.
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer-flowering bulbs.
Excelsior Pearl. — Extra large bulbs. 3 for ioc. ; 25c. per dozen; $1.50 per 100.
LILIES.
Auratum. — The Golden Banded Lily of Japan. This queen of lilies has immense blooms, measuring nearly a foot across. The large white petals are thickly spotted with rich chocolate crimson, and have a bright golden yellow band through the center of each. Each, [5c; 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz., postpaid.
Speciosum A Ibum.— Large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band running through the center of each petal; very fine. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Speciosum Rubrum. — White, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. 15c. each.; $1.50 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
FUJ\KIA ALBA (Day Lily).
A handsome, showy plant, with beautiful large broad leaves. Flowers large, pure waxy-white, borne in large trusses. Very fragrant. Each, 15c; 4 for 50c.
THE MADEIRA VOTE.
A very popular climbing plant; grows readily in any soil, and is desirable for hanging-baskets, trellis and rock-work. The beautiful racemes of flowers are pure white, extremely fragrant, and borne in great profusion, ioc. each, 3 for 25c, 8 for 50c.
HERBACEOUS PJEOtflES.
We offer a choice assortment of these beautiful rose- scented plants. Shades of red, pink, scarlet and white. Some with exquisite tintings of yellow and delicate pink; others have red centers with pink edges, etc. Price 20c. each; 3 for 50c.
SPOTTED-LEAF CALLA.
(Richardia Alba Maculata.) This Calla resembles the White Calla, but is of a somewhat smaller habit. The leaves are of a glossy deep green, with numerous white spots, making it very ornamental at all times, even when not in bloom. It makes a splendid plant for borders or beds. Price, first size, dry roots, each, ioc; per doz., $1.00.
CALADIUMS (Elephant's Ears).
A very effective plant and suitable for either a single plant on the lawn, masses in beds, or for margins of III /^kHIT water, its very distinct,
apron-like leaves often attaining the length of three feet by twenty inches wide. Bulbs can be stored in dry sand in winter, and kept from year to year. First size, ioc. each; $1.00 per doz. Second size, 15c. each; $1.50 Caladiums. per doz. Extra large
bulbs 25 cents and 35 cents each.
DAHLIA ROOTS.
Each. Doz.
Bright Pink. — Very beautiful 20c. $200
Canary Yellow. — Extra fine 20c. 2 00
Dark Maroon. — With white markings. .. . 20c. 200
White. — Shading to rose and purple 20c. 2 00
Dwarf Blue.— Extra fine 20c. 200
Guiding Star. — Small, white flowers; fine
for cutting 20c. 2 00
Red and Light Yellow Variegated 20c. 2 00
Scarlet. — Brilliant color 20c. 2 00
Unique. — Light yellow; very fine 20c. 2 00
Variegated. — Very fine 20c. 2 00
Cactus, White 20c. 2 00
Cactus, Bright Red 20c. 2 00
Mixed per 100, $10 15c. 1 50
AMARYLLIS.
Belladonna Major. — Tall spikes, bearing six to ten fragrant flowers tipped with rose. Very fine. 15c, 3 for 40c. Mammoth bulbs, 75c.
Equestre. — Broad petals of a soft scarlet color, throat snow white. We recommend this as one of the best. 15c; 4 for 50c.
Formosissima. — The flowers are of a deep, rich, vel- vety crimson; very brilliant. Grows well in pots or in the open ground and blooms very soon after plant- ing, usually before the leaves start, ioc, 3 for 25c.
Johnsoni. — Flowers are large, crimson, striped with white; most freely produced. This is a very popular variety. 40c; 3 for $1.00.
Vittata— Flower crimson, with white markings. 50c
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DWARF FKE\€H CAJOTAS.
Italia. — Leaves musa-like, almost upright, bright green, white bordered; stems up to nine feet high, numerous; spikes gigantic, about sixteen inches long, with a number of flowers which are very large, with petals measuring about four to five inches, of scarlet color, with a broad yellow border. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.
Austria. — Leaves musa-like, light green, very nu- merous and fine; stems about nine feet high, very numerous and compact; flowers very large and com- pact, of a canary yellow color, with a silver hue, inside slightly dotted with brown. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.
Eldorado. — The grandest of all Yellow Cannas, and the nearest approach to a pure golden yellow to date, being very finely speckled with lightest red. Spikes of bloom very compact. Petals broad; fine open flowers that drop from the spike as soon as they pass perfection, leaving it always clean and bright. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
/. D. Cabos. — Rich maroon foliage. Flowers large and round; deep apricot with deeper shading. Its novel color attracts the attention of everyone. Four and one-half feet. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Flamingo. — A superb variety with trusses of im- mense size. The individual flowers are very large, nearly four inches across, and of fine, even rounded form. Color deep glowing crimson, exceedingly bright and attractive. Plant sturdy and vigorous. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Queen Charlotte. — Resembles the Madame Crozy, but has a much wider band of yellow around each petal. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Alsace. — In this variety we have the nearest approach to a pure white Canna. A wonderfully free bloomer and a fine erect grower. The flowers at first opening are a light sulphur yellow, changing to creamy white. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Aiphonse Bouvier. — Rich brilliant crimson; foliage rich, deep green. 6 to 7 ft. Each, 15c; doz. $1.50.
Charles Henderson. — Fine crimson color. Compact and uniform, rarely exceeding y/2 ft. in height. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Madame Crozy. — Flowers dazzling scarlet, bordered with golden yellow. 4 ft. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Egandale—Kxi especially valuable bedding variety; dark foliage and large cherry red flowers. 4 ft. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Florence Vaughan. — Bright, rich golden yellow, spotted with bright red; foliage rich green. 3 ft. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Paul Marquant. — Flowers bright salmon-scarlet, passing to rosy carmine; foliage dark green. 3 to 2>/4. It. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Rose Unique. — The nearest approach to a rose color yet introduced; of a remarkably vigorous but dwarf growth, attaining a height of 3^ feet. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
Souvenir de Antoine Crozy. — The flowers are large, with well-rounded petals, which are of intense scarlet- crimson, rich and dazzling, bordered with a broad, rich golden yellow border. 3 ft. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50.
ZEPHYRANTHES, or ATAMASCO
lilies.
Atamasco. — White, suffused with flesh color; hardy. Each, 5c; 3 for 10c; doz., 30c.
Rosea. — Beautiful, large, rose-colored flowers
about 3 inches across. Each, 5c; 3 for 10c; doz., 30c.
Treatea. — (Fairy Lily of the South.) Fragrant, pure white flowers. Each, 5c; 3 for 10c; doz., 30c.
WATER LILIES.
Nymphcea Odorata — White Fragrant Pond Lily. Universally admired on account of its large, fragrant, pure white flowers; when grown in rich mud it will produce flowers six inches and leaves thirteen inches across. Roots, each, 20c.
Nymphcea Odorata Rosea. — (Cape Cod Water Lily.) The best pink hardy Nymphaea in cultivation; pos- sesses all the desirable qualities of the white flowered species — hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious fragrance. Each, 60c.
Nelumbium Speciosum. — (Egyptian or Sacred Lotus.) A grand lotus; perfectly hardy and one of the loveliest; the flowers when expanding are of a beautiful rosy pink; when open creamy white and pink, and very fragrant. A very interesting plant, and succeeds anywhere. Strong roots, 75c. to $1 .25 each.
Nymphcea Alba Candidissima. — A large flowered variety of the hardy English Water Lily; white flow- ers; the earliest; a continuous bloomer until frost; one of the best in cultivation, 60c.
Water Hyacinths.
Water Hyacinth— (Pontederia.) Very interesting and beautiful; floats on the surface of the water and produces fine spikes of light rosy lilac orchid-like flowers. Each, 15c.
Water Poppies.
Water Poppy. — (Limnocharis Humboldtii.) Flow- ers beautiful clear yellow; poppy-like, must be grown in shallow water; very attractive. Each, 15c.
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INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, ETC.
SLUG SHOT.
Non-poisonous; no danger need be apprehended by the person (applying it. The best insect de- 'stroyer ever offered for the de- struction of potato bugs and all worms and insects. It comes ready to be applied, and is simply dusted lightly on so that it reaches all parts of the plants. Prices. — 100 lbs., $4.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs, 50c; 5 lbs., 30c. By mail, postpaid, lb. 30c, 3X lb- package 35c.
HAMflOND'S GRAPE DUST. For the prevention and destruction of mildew on plants. Prices. — 5 lb. package, 35c.
DUSTERS FOR SLUG SHOT OR OTHER POWDERS.
Gallon size 50c.
TOBACCO DUST.
Very effective, being leaves, not ground stems. Used on cabbage and in vegetable hothouses. Lb. 10c; by mail, postpaid, 30c. By express, lbs., 30c; 25 lbs., 50c; 100 lbs. $1.50.
TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating plants infested with green fly, etc. Per lb. 15c; bbl. $1.00.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE. For black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose of grapes, potato blight, potato rot, leaf blight of cherry, pear, quince, and other fungus diseases. Qt. can 25c. PYRETHRUM, PERSIAN INSECT POWDER OR BUHACH.
Very destructive to all kinds of insects, such as roaches, ants, fleas and other insects on plants and
animals. A very little will do the desired work. Oz. ioc.; % lb., 20c; lb., 50c. By mail 16c. per lb. extra. WHALE OIL SOAP. Makes an excellent wash for trees and plants where insects and eggs affect the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Price. — 15c. per lb.; 2 lbs., 25c. If by mail, add 16c. per lb. for postage.
FIR TREE OIL SOAP. A most perfect insecticide for greenhouses and house plants. y2 lb. tins, 25c; by mail, 30c.
PARIS GREEN. X lb. 15c; yz lb. 20c; lb. 30c. By mail 16c. extra.
HELLEBORE POWDERED WHITE. For the destruction of slugs, catipillars, etc. % lb., 15c; lb., 40c. By mail 16c. extra.
LONDON PURPLE. Effect on insects is similar to that of Paris Green — quite as effectual and cheaper. Per lb. 20c.
FIR TREE OIL. A vegetable oil for destroying insects by contact, and of especial value to the handler because of its harmlessness. Per % pt., 40 c; pt., 75c,; qt. $1.25.; y2 gal., $2.00.; gal. $3.75.
SPANISH PINK. Very destructive to insects but not to animal life. It is adapted to plants where it would not be safe to apply poisons, such as squash, cucumbers, melons, cabbage and cauliflower. And is the only insecticide that can be used with perfect safety in the garden. Will also free the hen-house of lice. One lb. sufficient for 1 acre of cabbage. Price per 1 lb. box. 15c. By mail 30c.
POULTRY SUPPLIES.
BONE CUTTERS.
Mann's No. 7, 15 — 25 pounds per hour $ 7 00
Mann's No. 2, 25 — 35 pounds per hour 18 00
Mann's No. 8, 30 — 50 pounds per hour 22 00
Wilson Daisy, without stand $12,00, with stand 15 00 Wilson Crown o 00
BONE HILLS.
Wilson, for dry bones, shell, corn, etc., $ 4 50
" with stand. . 6 50 MARKING PUNCH. For marking in the webb of the foot, 25cts.
NEST EGGS. Porcelain 25cts. per doz.
RUST'S EGG PRODUCER. One lb. pkg. 25c, by mail 40c; 2)4 lb. box 50c; 61b. box $1.00.
HAVEN'S CLiriAX CONDITION POWDERS.
It is not a food, but an honest medicine at an honest price. Pkg. 25c, by mail 40c; iy2 lb. box 50c, 6 lb. box $1.00.
HAVEN'S ROUP PILLS.
For the cure of Roup, Catarrh, Cold and Distemper. Box 25c, by mail 28c.
ALUniNUM LEG BANDS.
For marking fowls. Numbered from 1 to 100. Doz. 25c, per 100 by mail $1.35.; sample 5c.
CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS.
This is a most important article for the poultry yard through the winter, and should be liberally supplied to the fowls. Five lbs. 15c, 10 lbs. 25c, 25-lb. bag 40c. 100 lbs. Si. 25.
GRANULATED RAW BONE.
Is about the size of wheat, and can be fed like any other food in grain, about one handful to every five
Five lbs. 25c, 10 lbs.
fowls daily, or every other day. 40c, 1 00 lbs. $3-co,
FINE RAW BONE MEAL. For mixing once a day with soft feed this is unsur- passed. This is the same as the "Granulated Bone" described above, only it is ground much finer. Five lbs. 25c, 10 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $3.00.
CUT CLOVER HAY. Clover hay, cut fine and fed hot in the morning, makes a most desirable feed for winter and early spring. Forty-lb. bag $1.00, 100 lbs. $2.00.
HANN'S GRANITE CRYSTAL GRIT FOR POULTRY.
Sharp, Clean, Hard, Free from Dust. Lasts
longer and more economical than any other Grit. It is the sharpest and hardest Grit known. Abso- lutely no waste to this Grit. It cuts and grinds and grinds and cuts until the last minute particle is worn out. There is no grit just as good as this. Made in three sizes: X. for brooders and pigeons. XX. for chickens. XXX. for hens, ducks and turkeys. Price: Ten lbs. 20c, 20 lbs. 30c, 100 lbs. $1.00.
riANN'S SWINGING FEED TRAY FOR POULTRY.
This tray is 6>£ inches wide and 3 inches deep, is made of one piece of galvanized iron. It is easy to keep clean, will not rust, will not leak, can be used for water or feed. Tips automatically and throws hen out, will not tip over, will not spill food. A counter- balance steel rod extends over tray, tips with weight of hen and throws her off. Price: 18 inches long $1.00, 27 inches long $1.25. 36 inches long $1.50.
STONE DRINKING FOUNTAIN FOR POULTRY.
One-half gal. 15c, 1 gal. 25c, 2 gal. 50c.
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HORTICULTURAL AND GARDEN REQUISITES.
Asparagus Knives.— Best English saw blade, $1.00. Bellows. — For applying Hellebore, Slug Shot, Tobacco dust, etc. $1.00; $1.50; $2.00. Bee Supplies.— Of all kinds. Send for circular. Dibbles.— For transplanting. All iron, 35c.
Lightning Hose Coupler.
Rustic Hanging Basket. Grass Edger.
LANG'S
HAND
WEEDER
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FLOWER POTS.
2 inches
2% «
3 4
Doz. S 10
15
20
Hun.
$ 60
Doz.
5 inches $ 40
6 " 75
7 " 1 20
8 " 1 50
FLOWER POT SAICERS-Wood Fibre.
Each.
4 inch $ 15
5 inch . . 18
6 inch • "20
7 inch . . 25
FLOWER TUBS.-For Palms. Ac.
12 x 11 inches 15 x 14
18 x 16K "
21 X l8K " . 24 X 20>o
Hun.
S2 75
4 00 6 00 9 00
Doz.
Si 35
1 80
2 25 2 70
$1 00
1 50
2 00
2 50
3 00
MISCELLANEOUS.
Forks. — Hand weeding 15 and 25
Forks.— Spading 75
Garden Tools.— In sets for children 60 and 75
Garden Lines. - Finest braided 50 feet 65
Garden Reels.— For above 65
Grass Hooks.— Best German 35
Grass Hooks.— English .25
Grass Edgers.— Best American 50
Grass Shears — For trimming the edges of walks and around
flower bed 35
Garden Rakes.— Best steel 40 to 50
Grafting Wax.— % lb. 10c, % lb- 2°c-» 1 lb 35
Hanging Baskets. — Wire, 10-inch 25c, 12-inch 35c, 14-inch 50
Hanging Baskets.— Rustic, 50c. to 1 00
Hose. — Best rubber, per foot from 10 to 20
Hose Reels. — Wirts Iron — all iron, will hold 100 feet of hose. 3 00
Hose Reels.— Wooden, will hold 50 feet hose 1 25
Hose Couplers. — The lightning, the best coupler made.
Hose can be coupled in an instant. 2^-in. 35c, i-in 60
Hose Menders.— Wooden, per doz 25
Hotbed Mats. — Strong Burlap, best, warmest, strongest and cheapest cover made. It is lined with wool and cotton waste, and quilted. Warmer than straw, more easily handled, do not retain moisture, freeze, rot, mildew or harbor vermin as straw does. Size, 76 x 76 inches; price, $1.25; five or more at $1.15 each.
Jadoo Fibre. — A new growing substance for plants of all kinds. Plants make a very rapid growth when Jadoo is used, and are healthier, as is denoted by their dark green foliage. Price, 5 lbs. 30c, 10 lbs. 50c, 25 lbs. $1.10, full bags about 130 lbs. per bag 2 50
Lawn Mowers — The Model. — This mower combines every improvement that nearly a score of years of experience as Lawn Mower manufacturers can suggest or mechanical skill devise. For simplicity, durability and quality of work it is unequalled, while for lightness of draft it is far ahead of any other mower made. If you want a first-class mower at a reasonable price, buy the Model. 12-in. cut, $5.00; 14-in. cut, $5.50; 16-in. cut, $6.50; 18-in. cut, $8.00.
DAYTON, OHIO.
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LAWN ROLLERS — Iron, for Garden or Lawn.
Face. Diam. Weight. Price. 2 sections 7% in. 15 in. 125 lbs. $ 7 00
1 section 12 in. 20 in. 140 lbs. 800
2 sections 12 in. 20 in. 300 lbs. 1500
2 sections 12 in. 24 in. 400 lbs. 1800
Lawn Rakes.— The Champion Reversible. The
latest, most perfect and lightest Lawn Rake made. Being reversible, it is both a grass and leaf rake. Price, 50c. The same rake on wheels, 85c.
Lawn Sprinklers.— From $1.00 to $5.00.
Mastica. — For Glazing Greenhouses, New or Old, Elastic, Adhesive, Easy to Apply. Far more satis- factory than putty, has stood every test. Mastica is elastic, is not effected by the expansion and con- traction, and will retain this property for years. Price, 35c. per qt., >^ gallon 65c, gallon $1.00. Mastica Glazing Machines, $1.00.
Mole Traps.— {The Reddich.) A new and im- proved trap, possessing all the good qualities of the old ones, at half the price. $1.00.
Moss Spagnum.— Per bdl. $1.00, bale $1.50.
Moss Green Sheet.— For hanging baskets, per bundle 50c, per bale $2.00.
Plant Stakes. — Southern canes, six to eight feet long, per 100, 75c; per 1,000, $6.50.
Plant Bed Cloth.— This cloth is made of water- proof fibre and is an excellent substitute tor glass in forwarding all kinds of plants in early spring, safer, as it protects at night, and the plants will not burn if sash is left on during the day when the sun is shining. Price per yard, 36 inches wide, 12c.
Putty Bnlbs.— Scollay's. The best appliance for distributing putty for greenhouse or hotbed sashes. Price, 90c.
Potato Eye Cntter.— (The Lightning.) Does the work many times faster and more accurate than the knife. 25c.
Potato Knife.— (Concaved and curved.) Will cut cne or more eyes and not injure the vital tissues. Price 20c.
Potato Planter. — The Acme, a great labor saver, makes the hole, plants the potato, and covers it, all at one operation and without stooping. One man can do the labor of two with this planter, and do it better and easier. Price, $1.50.
Powder Gun.— (Leggett's Champion.) Distrib- utes any dry powder; the best to use for applying Paris Green to potatoes. Greens two rows of pota- toes at once without water or plaster. Uses only y2 to 1 lb. of Paris Green per acre. It is the best and most economical machine ever invented. Has extension tubes to reach up into fruit trees. Price $7.50.
Paris Green Duster.— Weighs 4^ lbs., full length 34 inches. With the right hand the fan is revolved which blows the poison out at the end of gun. Will pay for itself in one year. On large potato vines one pound of clear, dry Paris Green is sufficient for an acre, without plaster or water. Price $5.00.
Powder and Fluid Sprayer Combined.—
Sure thing. The only fluid and powder sprayer combined. A great labor and liquid saver, the safest because it protects the operator from inhaling the liquid or powder. It does not injure the tender- est foliage. Price $1.50. Primers.— Long handled, 6 ft. $1.10, 8 ft. $1.25, 10 ft. $1.50.
Pruning Shears.— All steel, 50c. to $1.00.
Planet Jr. Seed Drill.
RITTER & CO'S SEED BOOK.
Pumps.— The Little Giant. Complete with agitator and hose. Combination fine, coarse spray and solid stream. Is made of brass and is not effected by the poisonous arsenites used for spraying. Price, com- plete, $4.00.
P umps. — Myers ' Lever Bucket Spray Pump. Same as above with lever handle. It has all the advan- tages of the barred spray pump and bucket pump combined, has ball valves and does not cost one-half as much as a regular barrel pump. Price, com- plete, $5.00.
Pumps. — Knapsack Sprayers. The tank holds five gallons, and is fitted with a lid and strainer. Has large air chambers, ball valves, solid plunger and agitator. The handle lever can be shifted from right to left hand at will. Price, complete, with galvanized iron tank, $6.50; with copper tank, $9.00..
POT IiABEIiS— Painted.
100. 1000. 100. 1000..
3- inch . . $ .10 $ .50 5-inch. ..$ .15 $ .85;
4- inch ... .15 .75 6-inch ... .15 I.OO'
Planet, Jr. — No. 2 Seed Drill, price $6 50
Planet, Jr. — Combined Seed Drill and Culti- vator 9 00
Planet, Jr. — Hill Dropping Seed Drill, No. 3. 9 00 Planet, Jr. — Hill Dropping Seed Drill, No. 4. 10 00 Planet, Jr.— Double Wheel Hoe and Culti- vator 6 00
Planet, Jr. — Single Wheel Hoe and Cultivator 4 50 Planet, Jr.— Horse Hoes, No. 3, $6.50; No. 6,
$7.00; No. 7 7 so-
Potting Soil. — Prepared for use, bu. 50c, bbl. 1 00
Rakes. — Garden, all steel, 40 to 60
Raffia.— The best tying material, lb. 25c, 5 lbs. 1 00 Scissors. — For gathering grapes and flowers,
50c. to 1 00
Sprinklers. — (Scollay's Rubber.) 60c. and. . 1 00
Spades.— Digging and tree, 75c. to 1 25
Seed Drills.— {Case Keeler.) Best hill drop- ping and seed sowing machine made. Price,
$9.00. Seeder and Cultivator combined 12 00
Seed Drills.— The Eureka. A small, yet practical Kitchen Garden and Hotbed Seed Drill that will sow and cover Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Let- tuce, Onions, Radishes, Spinach and all such seeds with the greatest regularity, and equal to any machine made, and infinitely better and faster than handwork. Price $1.50. Seed Drills.— The Acme. Will sow all seeds from: Celery to Beet with perfect regularity, and will cover ten times the ground that can possibly be covered by hand. It is so simple in construction that any child can easily be taught to use it. Price $1.00, or delivered anywhere in the U. S. for $1.25. Tnernionietors. — For Greenhouse, Dairy and
Incubator use, from 20c. to $3 00
Trowels.— Cleves Angle, 7-in. 15c, 8-in 20
Trowels.— Solid Steel, made in one piece 50
Vases. — Iron, for Lawn and Cemetery, $8.00 to. 15 00
Wire Flower Stands.— From $3.00 to 8 00
Weeders.— The Excelsior, 15c; Noyst7.t>z.\ Lang's, 25c.
Cleveland Lawn Weeder.— This little device gets at the root of the evil and removes it bodily. The curved blade enters and loosens the soil;
pressure on the lever then causes the toothed jaws to grasp the plant, and a slight pull suffices to dislodge same without disturbing the sur- rounding soil. Price, 60c.
SWEET PEAS.
Ritter's Select List of All Desirable Varieties to Date. Every Variety in this
List is a Gem.
Directions for Culture. — Sweet Peas succeed best in a deep, rich soil. The most approved method of cultivation is to sow in a trench five or six inches deep, covering them at first with only one inch of soil; then as the plants grow, fill in the earth about them one inch at a time. After the plants are well grown up, they should be watered copiously, and bone meal, worked into the soil about the roots, is recommended. Proper trellis or other supports should be provided.
PURE WHITE. .
Emily Henderson. — A deservedly popular Early White of excellent substance and purity; bears two or three (sometimes four) medium to large flowers on long stiff stems. ,
Mrs. Sankey.— A fine black-seeded White of superior form and remarkable substance.
PRIMROSE YELLOW.
Hrs. Eckford. — Medium early; flowers a charming delicate primrose tint, very effective when bunched; of fine form and size.
Primrose. — A pale primrose; profuse bloomer.
PINK SHADES.
Katherine Tracy. — A perfect expanded large sized i flower of good substance; a favorite shade of carmine pink.
Blushing Beauty.— Medium early; rich deep blush pink; large hooded form.
Eliza Eckford. — Distinct and beautiful ; pink shaded and flaked; large and fine.
Mrs. Gladstone. — Early to medium early; soft flesh pink, of good size.
Extra Early Blanche Ferry.— The earliest of all Sweet Peas. The same as Blanche Ferry, but flowers ten days earlier; the wings are white, standard deep rose pink.
Blanche Ferry. — The popular pink and white; stems three-flowered, of good length; a vigorous and profuse bloomer; very early.
Her Majesty.— A grand, clear rosy pink; bold flowers.
SCARLET SHADES.
Firefly. — Intense crimson scarlet; large flowers; one of the best.
Brilliant.— A new brilliant scarlet flower of excel- lent substance.
Mars. — A most intense crimson red; flowers of large size and most perfect form; a strong grower, and medium early.
TRUE BLUE.
Captain of the Blues.— (Grand Blue); a true blue in general effect; three or four large flowers on good stems; a free and early bloomer.
LAVENDER SHADES.
Celestial. — A fine lavender; free flowering sort.
Emily Eckford.— Quite early, of distinct purplish blue; good bloomer; extra long stems.
Dorothy Tennant. — Large rosy mauve; one of the longest to continue in bloom.
Golden Gate. — Of very peculiar form; pink laven- der mauve blended.
CLARET SHADES.
Duke or Clarence.— Deep rose claret; first-class in size and substance; an abundant bloomer. Waverly.— Rosy claret; blue wings. Monarch. - Large bronzy maroon and dark blue.
VARIEGATED SORTS.
Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain.— A very large flower of extra fine form, bright rose, heavily striped on white ground.
Ramona. — A fine grandiflora.creamy white, splashed and flaked with soft pink.
Senator. — Fine, large, dark striped flower, bright brown and chocolate shaded, striped on white.
Gray Friar.— Large blossoms of excellent form, beautiful watered purple on white ground, giving a gray effect; makes odd and attractive bouquets; a free bloomer.
Daybreak.— Watered crimson scarlet on a white ground; a free bloomer; vigorous, upright grower; good stems; medium early.
America. — The brightest blood-red striped on a white ground.
Aurora. — A giant flower of rich salmon pink on a white ground; a very effective new variety.
DISTINCT BLENDINGS.
Crown Jewel. Primrose ground, veined with violet rose.
Venus. — A lovely salmon buff, shaded rosy pink.
Apple Blossom. — Bright rose and pink; a fine, large, beautiful flower.
Lottie Eckford. — White ground lightly suffused with heliotrope, edges of standard and wings clear deep blue; flowers large and fine.
Butterfly. — White, edged and shaded with blue; a very acceptable variety.
Price of any of the above varieties, pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid.
RITTER'S RAINBOW HIXTURE OF LARGE FLOWERING SWEET PEAS.
This mixture is made up by ourselves of the very cream of Sweet Peas. It comprises all the above named choice varieties and many more, and is not to be compared with the cheap mixtures that are sown and harvested in mixture, or from volunteer seed, which always contain a large per cent of undesirable colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Ritter's Hixture of Light and Delicate Shades. —
This mixture consists of delicate light shades only. Pkt. 5c. , oz. ioc, X lb. 25c, lb. 75c.
Eckford's Gilt Edge flixture. — Contains some of each of the entire list of varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X lb. 30c, lb. $1.00.
Fine nixed Sweet Peas. — Standard varieties. Pkt. 5c, oz. ioc, X 1°- !5c, lb. 50c
CuDid. ^he first dwarf Sweet Pea. Grows only 5 inches high, and never more than 12 or 15 inches in ^ * diameier. The flowers are pure waxen white and fully as large as Emily Henderson. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. $1.50.
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For full List of the Choic- est Varieties and Desrip- tions, See Ihird Page of Cover.
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Sweet Pea Collection.
EVERY ONE A DAINTY BEAUTY AT HALF PRICE.
We will send io pkts of choice Sweet Peas, all of the finest sorts, Each variety named separately, but Our Selection for 25c.
We will give a full range of colors and all the large flowering varieties. Full Cultural Directions wit!) eacb Order.