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REVIE.W & HERALD PUB'Ca CO., BATTLE CREtK, MICH
Hammond's New Extra Early Potato ADMIRAL DEWEY.
A New Potato for 1900, and the Wonder of Wonders.
Words can not express its grandeur. No description can adequately describe its crowning merits. Xcvrr has its equal been produced. A mortgage lifter will pay the heaviest debt on any farm, far ahead of a Klondike gold mine. No name good enough. Hold. Yes, dear friends, "we have it. But, oh, how diflBcult was the search for a befitting name. "What could be more appropriate at this time ? Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, and all, I take the greatest pleasure of my life in intro- ducing to you the Hero of Heroes among potatoes, Hammond's Extra Early Admiral Dewey. By far the greatest potato I have ever had the pleasure of offering my customers for seed. No potato as early. Xone more productive. Only one, the Wonderful, can approach it in quality. A potato fit for market in five (.5) U'ecTf.'^ from planting. A potato that yields 600 to 800 bushels per acre field culture, has yielded at the rate of 1294 bushels per acre in experimental tests. The above picture is a photograph of the potato, and photo of plate of two after cooked. Note how beautifully they crack open, how floury in appearance, and imagine how lu,<cii)U^ they would be with butter or fine cream gravy. Yet these are not the best features: think of the many gold dollars you can make by planting Admiral Dewey, and selling new potatoes 4 to 6 weeks hefore yrnir neighbors that do not have Admiral Dewey. Of course, you would not do this the first year, as all you can possibly grow for the next two years will be wanted by your neighbors and friendj for seed, at SJ to So a bushel. You can easily get it. I have only 150 bushels of Admiral Dewey, which is all there is of them in all the world. Now is the time to get a start, and make your money. I will advertise it as no other potato has ever been advertised. Also you may get one of the following prizes: —
$100 Cash for Largest 6 Dewey Potatoes Grown in 1900; $50 Second Prize. $100 Cash lor Largest Yield o! Dewey from one Mil in 1900; $50 Second Prize. $100 Cash lor Largest Yield Reported from One Barrel in 1900; $50 Second Prize.
An affidavit to be sent me on or before November 1st, 1900, when prizes will be awarded.
I Will Also Give a Handsome WATCH
to one person in each State or Territory sending me the first marketable potato. This is to learn its earliness. I hope some of you will have a marketable potato ready to mail me in four weeks from planting. To be sure of this prize you should order and plant as early as possible.
PRICES of Admiral Dewey Seed for 1900: By mail, post-paid, lb. 50 cts.. 3 lbs $1.00, 100 eyes $1.50; by express or freight, lb. or 3 lbs., 8 cts. less per lb.; H peck 90 cts.; peck $1.50: bushel $5.00; barrel of 165 lbs., net $12; 3 bbls. $30. I reserve the right to decline one or 3 bbi. orders when I see my supply is becoming exhausted.
Bny YoM Seeds Direct from the Grower, and Save 100 to m per cent. January 1, 1900.
To mu Dear Friends and Patrons 1900 Qmim
AGAIN dear friend, I have the pleasure of calling on you. Not personally, which I vervmSchrSret as nothing would give me more pleasure than to meet one and all of my ITS &O^usto^^^^^^^^ order books, as well as the. 331,570 others to whom I
mailthTcSlue, w^^^ one of these will join my throng of happy
Xased cuttomlrs. But this I can not do, so come again in my annual Catalogue form. I mail 500,000 catalogues and hope for 100,000 or more new customers. ■Rftfld mv Suecial Premium Offers on the insert enclosed, also Hammond s Free oeea T»4 Pa^e 49 3collectix)ns, Pag-e 48. I also give more extras Free with orders than ?ou ev?r re?e^;fd eI?iV^ o^^^ the rush of March and April will receive an extra
ffof7xt?If ForlacKf s?^?^^^ testimonials in the catalogue from my customers
A senSe book of testimo will be sent free on request. I offer $100 and other prizes for list
of se^eTbuye?s,?eeifsl^^^^^^ Send your neighbors' names; we will mail them each a
cataloeue With R.R. alongside our building our shipping facilities are unexcelled.. cataJ^gie. Y DO I ^ st every variety of feeds we offer in our Greenhouses before we put them up. Seeds Sat donot test 100 per cent are considered poor, and under no circumstances do we offer thSm to our custo^^^ all Seeds to Grow and be pure and true to name. See
Sia^ai?eriext pagS We filFall orders the same day received, except potatoes and plants, which we hold until safe from frost, unless customers take the risk. . ^ ..v, • • . t ™^in «n
I will not be undersold. If others offer lower, send your orders m at their prices, and I will fill
'^Tgro^wl^ndcfnS'ovIr 5^0 of Seed Crops, nearly all Michigan Northern-grown, the
most NS&rn Section irthe'u^^^ States where Seed Potatoes and other Seeds are grown and can be Obtained f?om the grower Seeds do not grow in cities. City seedsmen have to buy here and there, Sten too of dSf ul quaUtv^ I grow 90 per cent of Seeds I sell. No other Seedsman does this My Man FveiXt iSd ^Express departments are each under the supervision of an expert. I have m^own at Fifield let^^^^^^ us 24 hours before they would in a city where mail is carried,
f emXv 150 to 200 exper^e^^^^^ people during the busy season to promptly execute orders, working da^^^nd night (SceS Sun when necessary. Seeds direct from grower to planter can be sold chLner as therlls no Wholesaler's profit and extra freight and handling . And again, my expenses at pXld are ?nlv one fourth as much as Philadelphia, New York. Chicago, Rockford, Rochester.and La C?osse sledsmen'^^ I have no rents, cheaper fuel, light, labor, taxes, no drayage, modest inexpen- sive cStffogue^^fan^^ for customers to pay for in increased price of seeds, together with our own Post-office, Express and Freight offices. I can outsell the world in my Ime.
My Wholesale Catalogue for 1900
of seed in quantity is free ; a letter or postal of inquiry may save you money .
HAMMOND'S
SAGINAW VALLEY
SEED FARM,
Comprisingl.200 acres, is the Larg- est Seed Farm controlled by any seedsman in the world . This farm, located in the far North, is well adap- ted to growing superior Northern- g-rown Seeds, owing to the desirable location, the richness of the soil, and the experienced seed-growers I have at the head of each department.
My five other Seed farms are lo- cated still farther north at Petoskey, Traverse City, Grindstone City.Glad- win, and West Branch. All seeds grown on these farms are shipped to Fifield.
If you receive more than one copy of this Catalogue, please hand the extras to your friends interested in Seeds. For this favor you may select a 5 -cent packet for each Catalogue so distributed. My packets always contain more seeds than others.
IHECK
This check pasted or I pinned on your order ^
sheet is good for either )
a pM. of Hammond's Best mixed Sweet > Peas or IVIammoth Tomato, mark with < pencil one you wish. Free with any order of 25c. Both pkts. with a 50c.
> order.
> HARRY N. HAMMOND.
PARTI AL VIEW OF M All- ORDER DEPARTMENT.
My seed house is alongside the P. & P.M. R.R. tracks. Ten mail trains pass our doors daily, except Sunday. No other seed house in America has as good facilities as I have for handling the mail-order business. Orders filled same day received.
WE Rll_L_ ORDERS AS QUICK AS L-IGMXN I IMG,
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HARRY N.' HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
HAMMOND'S FREE SEED DISTRIBUTION. See Page 48. My Banner Year, more premiums than ever to Introduce my seeds.
Hammond's Pedigree Seed Potatoes.
Guaranteed Vegetable, Field, and Flower Seeds. I guarantee my Seed Potatoes and other seeds absolutely pure and true to the name, and not surpassed if equaled in the worm.
I exercise the greatest care in selecting my Seed Potatoes. I plant only large, handsome Potatoes of desirable shape, discarding every prongy one and those showing the least sign of disease. By this painstaking care of several years, I have established the. finest strains of all varieties I sell Grown, as they are. upon these Michigan Northern New Lands, especially htted by the Cieator for Potatoes, and from Pedigree Seed, no wonder they produce earlier and larger crops than those from any other section of our country. I offer only up-to-date varieties; no skim-milk or overrated novelties inthis Catalogue. I am the largest grower of Seed Potatoes in the world; my sales last year exceeded 90,000 bushels. Write for mij Wholesale Catalogue, if you ivant five barrels or more. I now have stored in my cellars here, in fine condition. 52,000 bushels awaiting orders. I send out only first size, large assorted stock, no second size or small potatoes to offer. All my stock guaranteed free from scab, blight, and all diseases, and worth SIO to $20 per bbl. more than ^■ew York, Wisconsin, or Maine potatoes. 1 line barrels with heavy paper and ship safely to Southern customers in January and February. _
By all means order early, before the leading varieties are all sold. Orders accompanied by cash will be promptly acknowledged, and filled as soon as the weather permits, in time for early planting. Under my seed house here I have the largest, most complete potato cellar on earth Capacity of cel- lar, 75.000 bushels. My iX)tato barrels hold 165 pounds net. No charge for barrels, boxes, or bags. As a special offer I will pack three varieties separate in one bbl. at bbl. rates. Even my competitors now acknowledge I am Seed Potato King of America.
Unu/ in Orrfpr and Spnd MnnPV P'ease be careful always to sign -your Name, Post-Office. County, and State to each and now 10 Uraer anu Oenu muney. ^^.^^^ order sent me. Cash should always accompauy the order. Remittance can be made either bv post-office money-order, express order, bank draft, or registered letter. Post office orders should be drawn on Bay City, Mich., aa Fifield is not a monev-order office. We are not responsible for the safe receipt of remittances by any other than the above approved methods. I will accept 'Postage Stamps for small amounts, provided they are received in good condition. Do not send personal checKs, it costs 25 cents to collect them.
I nuu PvnrACC nnii Fppinht RatP« Owing to the verv large volume of business which I annually give to the express and railroad LOW tXpreSS ana l-reigni WaieS. co^plnjes, said companies have made verv low shipping rates to all points. I deliver goods to express and freight companies here, purchaser paying express or freight charges. Freight rate per 100 lbs. ou powtoes and oth^ seeds to New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Tennessee, .Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. Kansas, Nebri^^ka, etc. will aver^^^ to 30 cts. per hundrk lbs. New England States 30 to 35 cts.. Ohio and Indiana l.o to 20 cts. Pacific C oast State 61. dO a hundred. Southern States 35 to 50 cts, Colorado, etc. To to Si. 00. I secure lower rates for my customers than any other seedsman.
Seeds POSt*paid by Mail. ^ P^V the postage on an Flower and Vegetable Seeds by the packet, ounce, pound, pint, or quart,
j^" On all Vegetable Seeds ordered by express or freight the purchaser is entitled to deduct Irpm the pricf^ quoted 8 cents per pound, 15 cents per quart on Beans and Peas, and 10 cents per quart on Sweet Corn.
MrTllD/lHTl?r I guarantee that all seeds and other goods sent out from my establishment shall reach the purchaser safe, in UUnnAriiEiEii good condition, be fresh and true to name, to grow if properly planted, and if such should not prove the case, I will refill the order free of charge, providing sufficient proof is given me within a reasonable time. I can not guarantee crops, and will not be held responsible for them. No other seedsman can give you such a guarantee. The city seedsman does not trow but buys his seeds, so how does he know if they are true to name and genuine new crop or not. Dear friends, do not be humbugged by them, and pay big prices they ask.
PARTfAL VIEW OF MAIN FLOOR OF MY FARM SEED-SHIPPING DEPARTMENT
In my new Seed House at Fifield. erected in 1898. Partial view of outside of building on the left. Grain elevators and storage buildings in upper right-hand corner. Your order, when filled, goes from this building into the cars. Railroad alongside.
HARBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH. 3
Hammond's Early Michigan Potato.
Earliest and Heaviest Yielding Potato on Earth.
No Potato ever introduced has become as popular as my Early I^ichigan, intro- duced by me five years ago. Although now five years on the market, the demand has always exceeded my supply. Last year I was compelled to return over $2,000 to disap- pointed customers whom I could not supply, although I started with a stock of 7,000 bushels at the beginning of the season.
The Early Michigan Potato is absolutely the strongest grower I know of or have ever seen, and it has shown such unusual development, both as to eariy ripening quali- ties, enormous productiveness, and strong, vigorous growth, that no praise, in my opinion, is too high for its merits.
Without exception the earliest potato in existence, excepting the Admiral Dewey, and the most valuable for market-gardeners, truckers, and early market purposes. A perfect table potato, and a wonderful yielder. Reports of 600 bushels per acre from my customers are very common.
EARLY MICHIGAN HAS YIELDED 650 BUSHELS PER ACRE.
. . MATURES IN SIX WEEKS WITH ORDINARY CULTURE . .
Potatoes have been my favorite crop since I was a boy, and 1 have always taken great pleas- ure in seeing what good crops and large yields I could get, but never did I see a nicer potato than this. I have raised a great many kinds, sent for the earliest in the catalogues, and have raised them from seed and got some very good ones, but none that came up to my ideal of a perfect potato until I originated this. I now raise this for early crop, for ma7-ket, and home use. I am fully convinced that I have at last produced the hrM early potato in cultivation. It combines more good qualities than any other variety in the world. Snowy white when dug. Quality can not he excelled.
The Early Michigan at the Michigan Agricultural College outyielded 84 other varieties tested, among them the best early and late varieties. Beware of spurious stock. Owing to the great popu- larity of the Early Michigan, many will try to palm off common kinds on you for Early Michigan. I have made a big reduction in prices, and am determined to introduce them everywhere. If you would be sure of simon pure stock, I would advise you to order direct from headquarters. I learned last spring that certain unscrupulous dealers in New York and Wisconsin were selling a common red potato for Early Michigan. I will pay $100 cash premium for largest tuber of Early Michigan grown from seed purchased of me spring of 1900.
PRICES FOR 1900 : By mail, post-paid, 1 pound, 20 cts.; 3 pounds, 40 els. ; by express or freight, not prepaid, 1 pound, 12 cts.; half peck, 25 cts.; peck, 40 cts.; half bushel, 70 cts.; bushel, $1.35; barrel of 165 pounds net, $4.00 ; 3 barrels, $11.00 ; 5 to 10 barrels, $3.25 per barrel.
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HAKKY N. HAMMOND, FIPIBLD, MICH.
Introduced by me last year, and the variety for which I offered $300 for a name, i.?, W of my customers purchased some of the Wonderful, my total sales amounting to over 4,200 bushels, which I consider a phenomenal sale for a new sort, especially at the prices we sold. Up to November first last year we received from our customers a total of 16,310 names as suggested for the permanent name. Our committee, after careful consideration of all names sent in, decided the $300 prize should be awarded to 0. M. Lannan, of Ft. Ben- ton, Mont. Mr. Lannan after careful trial of the potato and in honor of myself,, owing to the icoJiderful merits of this the King of all LaU Potatoes decided no name more appropriate than HAMMOND'S WONDERFUL NEW POTATO, and from the thousands of testi- monials received the committee after a long debate gave the honor of naming to Mr. Lan- nan, and mailed him a check for $300 signed by myself. I do not think any naming contest ever aroused as much interest as this. The $100 'prize for largest most perfect tuber, was won by Alonzo O. Bliss, of St. Edwards, Gal. Never in all my 25 years of seed potato business have I had such a run on a potato, and such fine testimonials from all parts of the United States and Canada. Yields of 600 to 875 bushels per acre have been reported from various sections. One party planted 3 lbs., and dug a crop yielding at the rate of 1,842 bushels per acre. It is phenomenal, wonderful, marvelous. The quality is
reported par excellence. Cooked in any form, they almost melt in your mouth. They are far ahead of peaches, says an Ohio potato man. Of long oval shape, cooking white as flour any season of the year. Perfect netted skin, beautiful russet in color. My price is very low this spring. Get genuine seed direct from Harry N. Hammond. This potato is bound to make you rich. Whether sold for seed or market, the demand can not be supplied for years to come. Testimonials by the thousand will be sent you on request, no room to print them here.
$100 for best tuber grown in 1900; go in for the prize to be awarded November first.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, 1 lb., 20 cts.; 3 lbs., 40 cts.; 100 eyes, 75 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 75 cts.; bu., $2 ; bbl. of 165 lbs. net, $5 ; 3 bbls., $12 ; 10 bbls., $37.50.
HABBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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LOADING TEN CARS WITH HAMMOND'S SEED POTATOES
Hammond's Improved Early Ohio.
My Improved Early Ohio is so well known, I do not devote as much space to it, although it is one of my leading Potato specialties. I sell thousands of bushels of the Ohio every year. I consider these to be the earliest, purest, and alto- II gether the handsomest stock of Early Ohio Potatoes to be
found anywhere. On these points I challenge comparison with stock from any other source. I do not admit that its equal* exists among Early Ohio Potatoes. They are grown under conditions that make them cost more than common stock; they are selected with the utmost care, and the result is grand, such as to delight every one who knows and appreciates a good Potato. Every one of them is a "picture" of what an Early Ohio Potato should, be. Grown in the latitude of Augusta, Maine, this improved stock can not fail to give best of satisfaction everywhere.
PRICES:
By mail, post-paid, lb. 18 cts., 3 lbs. 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 30 cts., bu. $1.00, bbl. $2.75. 3 bbls. $7.50, 5 to 10 bbls. $2.40 per bbl. .
Hammond's Improved Triumph. catch the early market at $1.25 to $1.75 a bushel. Earliest, Stray Beauty, etc. Skin is red. $50 cash potato from seed purchased this spring.
HAMMOND'S IMPROYED BLISS TBIUMPH.
The Triumph has been known a long time and has become the most popular Extra Early sort in the South. My Improved Triumph which I offer this year for the first time, by years of careful selection and grown on my Northern Michigan Seed Farms, which are in the latitude of Augusta, Maine, and the season being very short, I have established a strain of Triumph ten days to two weeks earlier than the common Triumph, and in yield I can safely guarantee Hammond's Improved Triumph potatoes will yield 30 to 60 per cent, more than any other strain of Triumphs grown in this country to-day. No pains or expense has been spared in breeding this sort up to high- est perfection, and to-day, dear friends, am proud to say in Hammond's Improved Triumph I have a potato that will give you marketable potatoes in five weeks from planting and on good soil will yield 300 to 400 bushels per acre. With this sort The common Triumph is also sold as Salzer's, prize for largest yield of Hammond's Triumph
PRICES for 1900:
By mail, post-paid. lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 40 cts.; by express or freight, pk, 40 cts., bu. $1.25, bbl. $3.25, 3 bbls. $9.00.
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HARRY N. HAMMOND, PIPIELD, MICH.
A CROP SIX WEEKS FROM PLANTING. THIS IS NOT A FANCY PICTURE BUT AN ACTUAL REALITY.
Our Field of Hammond's Improved Early Six=Weeks.
Photographed at my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm, June 24, 1898, six weeks after planting.
HAMMOND'S IMPROVED EARLY SIX=WEEKS.
I have made wonderful improvements in this potato. I have been growing and improving this extra early variety the past seven years; this is the second year I have offered it for sale. I first desired to make some improvements in earliness, size, yield, and perfect form. As now improved, I consider it one of the best extra early market varieties grown. The potatoes begin to form when the vines are only 4 to 5 inches high. The top and tubers grow rapidly, and at 6 weeks from planting are a fine, marketable size, and reach maturity in 72 days. As a table potato, they are not excelled; even for late spring they keep sound and solid. They grow so rapidly and mature so early that potato bugs have no chance at all, if planted earU, the crop being made before the young bugs become numerous; while /or yield they are won-'.erful, considering their extreme earliness. In 1897 the yield was at the rate of 420 bushels per acre; in 1898, 532 bxishels per acre.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 18 cts., 3 lbs. 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 25 cts., bu. 90cts., bbl. $2.75. 3 bbls. $7.50.
HAMMOND'S SLUQ=SHOT.
My Slug-Shot is now sold by all leading seedsmen, t/^^ Costs i3nequarter as much as Paris green or London WujJ^ purple, and is far better than either for destruction of ^'fCyy' potato bugs. I sell thousands of pounds to regular cus- V 4/ tomers every year. Buy from headquarters.
Guaranteed to destroy potato bugs, and those on tomatoes and egg-plants, currant worms, cabbage lice and worms, fleas, beetles and stripped bugs on melons, turnips, beets, onions, etc.; also a preventive of the rose-bug and cut-worm. Use in the morning while the dew is on.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 15 cts.; by express or freight at buyer's expense, 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 50 cts., 100 lbs. $4.25, 1,000 lbs. $40. TRY IT.
WONDERFUL DISCOVERY FOR POTATO SCAB . . .
Hammond's Corrosive=Sublimate Compound.
Potato Scab can be prevented and the value of the crop doubled, at an expense not exceeding lo cents per acre. DON'T FAIL TO TRY IT.
After many years of study, investigation, and experiment, I have discovered a sure preventive of the disastrous potato scab. Millions of bushels of potatoes are annually rendered unfit for market on account of the scab. No section of the country is free from it. No potato-grower but has suffered from it. Hence, how important that prompt measures be taken to apply the remedy that will stop the destruction. I treat all my seed potatoes every spring before planting with this compound, and never have a scabby potato. Give my corrosive-sublimate compound a trial. Directions with each package. Two ounces will treat eight bushels.
PRICES: By express or freight, 2 oz. 25 els., 4 oz. 45 cts., Vz lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.60. Poisons of this kind can not be sent by mail, only by express or freight, so order with other goods.
This discovery is more important than all the inventions of potato planters and potato diggers.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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40 Potatoes 60 Lbs
^ '840 BUSS
^ PER
jACREi
A Field of Hammond's Improved Early Rose.
From a photograph. Grown on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm, season of 1898.
HAMMOND'S IflPROVED EARLY ROSE.
I have always made a great specialty of seed potatoes. Although I do not introduce one fourth as many varieties as do some other seeds- men, yet when I send out a new variety, it goes out to find a welcome and a home with every grower. My conservative course in testing va- rieties very carefully, and offering only superior sorts, has gained for my house the confidence of potato-raisers, and as a consequence my trade in seed potatoes is not excelled in the country.
In my Improved Early Rose I offer you a po- tato, the result of five years' hard labor in im- proving and perfecting this wonderful early va- riety, until to-day I think it far ahead of the Early Rose of 25 years ago. Every one wishing to plant a variety that will prove as popular as any sort on the market should give my Improved Early fJose a trial. It is extremely early and yields enormously. 600 bushels per acre is nothing large to expect from my northern grown seed of this truly wonderful variety. My pedigree seed pota toes are worth $20 a barrel more than New I York, Wisconsin, and Maine potatoes. ( PRICES: By mail, post-paid, 1 pound, 18 cts.; 3 'pounds, 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk., 25 cts.; bu., 90 cts.; bbl., $2.50; 3 bbis $7; 6 to 10 bbls., $2.25 per bbl.
OLDS' VIGOROSA.
Mr. Olds says of Vigorosa: "We believe it will prove to be the great money-making early po- tato of the future. It is easy enough to find good early potatoes; but it is not so easy to find early potatoes that are great producers. This is why Vigorosa is of such great value; it is early and is a tremendous yielder. While it is by no means lacking in other good qualities, its striking char- acteristic is its strong, vigorous growth. Hence its nanne.Vigoi'osa. It is a very handsome potato; skin a beautiful flesh color, with considerable of a net- ting; form smooth and regular, and quality per- fect."
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb., 18 cts.; 3 lbs., 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk., 25 cts.; bu., 90 cts.; bbl., $2.50; 3 bbls., $7.
MAULE'S EARLY THOROUGHBRED.
Early Thoroughbred is a seedling of the Early Rose, though it outyields that old sort three to one. and is ten dam earlier. Besides being so
early, it is of handsome appearance, superb quality, an enormous yielder, and, in fact, all who have tried it consider it a perfect potato. Two years ago I grew 764 bushels of marketable Thoroughbred potatoes on one acre of new muck land, from one barrel of seed planted. This was the largest yield I ever obtained from planting one barrel of potatoes. The Thoroughbred grows very smooth and handsome, of a light pink color, and in quality is the best.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, 1 pound, 18 cts.; 3 pounds, 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk., 25 cts.; bu., 90 cts.; bbl., $2.50; 3 bbls., $7; 5 to 10 bbls., $2.25 per bbl.
HENDERSON'S BOVEE.
Henderson describes it as follows: "The Bovee has had a considerable distribution in small quantities, and the reports received pro- claim it to be a wonderful introduction among early potatoes. Not only is it the earliest, but it takes a leading place among the cropping varie- ties, an unusual thing among first earlies. It is even earlier than Early Ohio. While the Bovee in all competitive trials has outyielded all the early potatoes, and in many of the tests con- ducted by experiment stations and private grow- ers it has outyielded even the late varieties, in- cluding such heavy cropping kinds as Carman No. 1, Rural New Yorker No. 3, and others."
PRICES: Per lb., 18 cts.; 3 lbs., for 35 cts., post- paid; by express or freight, peck. 25 cts.; bu., 90 cts.; bbl., $2.50; 3 bbls., $7; 5 to 10 bbls., $2.25 per bbl.
ACME.
The introducer says: "The Acme is fully a week in advance of any other kind in earliness. It can always be marketed at least tendays before the top dies, as the new potatoes commence to grow before the tops are 6 inches high, and pro- duce as largely as late, strong-growing kinds. Another great merit for the Acme lies in its great keeping properties, remaining solidly fresh until the new crop is dug, and will often remain in the cellar without sprouting until June 1. Hills of new potatoes, of fit size for table use, can be dug in five weeks from time of planting. An enormous yielder."
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb., 18 cts.; 3 lbs., 35 cts.; by express or freight, lb., 10 cts.; pk., 25 cts.; bu-, 90 cts.: bbl.. $2.50: 3 bbls., $7.25.
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HABKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
MAULE'S COMMERCIAL.
A new potato of the Early Rose class, introduced by Wm. Henry Maule last year. I knew, like all other potatoes of Mr. Maule's introduction, a great many of my customers would want to give it a trial. I purchased a quantity of seed direct from Mr. Maule, and planted same on ' my Northern-Michigan Seed Potato Farm. I secured a yield of 304 bushels per acre of very nice tubers, resembling my Early Rose somewhat, but about four weeks later than the Rose. It is not an early potato, but a very good main crop variety of the Rose or Belle class. My Improved Early Rose on this farm yielded 496 bushels per acre. I will not say more regarding the Commercial; give it a trial, it perhaps may yield enormously on your soil.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 40 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 30 cts., bu. $1.10, bbl. $3, 3 bbls. $8.
EXTRA EARLY POTATO PINQREE. A grand new potato, originated by my friend, Marvin Bovee; also the originator of the Bovee potato. A Michigan seedling potato of great merit, and named in honor of Hazen S. Pingree, governor of Michigan, who is sometimes called the " potato governor." My stock is the purest northern-grown. Potato Pingree is a beauty. The illustration does not do it justice. Most desirable of shape, neither too long nor too round, very smooth and regular in form, eyes shallow, and a white skin, with an unusually thick netting for so early a potato. Top, medium in size, but strong and spreading, tubers unusually close together in the hill, numerous, but attaining an edible size in remarkably quick time. Quality first-class, cooking \ip dry, white, and mealy, even before fully ripe. A grand yielder, and an extra early.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 20cts.,3 lbs.40 cts. ; by express or freight, pk.4Qcts., bu. $1.25, bbi. $3.25, 3 bbls. $8-50-
HABSY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH. 9
SIR WALTER RALEIGH. (Mr. Carman's Befet.)
The only seedling of the well-known Rural New-Yorker No. a that is better than its parent.
Thi? wonderful new late potato is destined to supersede all of Mr. Carman's introductions. Here- tofore I have considered the Carman No. 3 Mr. Carman's best, but the Sir Walter Raleigh on my grounds made the most remarkable showing of any potato I have tested in recent years. This new seedling, planted on my new muck land, is without exception the peer of all late potatoes excepting Hammond's Wonderful. It is certainly a grand main-crop potato. On my trial grounds the past sea- son it yielded at the rate of 874 bushels per acre, and in field culture averaged 455 bushels per acre, At my low prices on Sir Walter Raleigh this spring every one can afford to give it a trial. I had an enormous crop, hence the following low prices :—
PRICES: By mail, post-paid. lb. 18 cts., 3 lb. 40 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 25 cts., bu. 90 cts., bbl. of 165 lbs. net, $2.50, 3 bbls. $7.00. 5 to 10 bbls. $2.25 per bbl.
Potato Balls.
HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED.
I offer a very fine strain of potato seed, the pro- duct of numerous hybridizations between many of the best new and old varieties in culti- vation. I frequently purchase promising seed- lings grown from seed purchased from me.
Price (post-paid), pkt. 10 cts., 5 pkts. for 40 cts. Full directions for planting, cultivation, etc., on each packet. Every farmer boy ought to "try his hand" with one or more packets of potato seed, and his father ought to get him the seed, give him the ground, and time to attend same properly. The result is interesting, and often very profitable.
POTATO EYES.
By mail, post-paid. A money-saving plan for customers, This will enable farmers and others living at a great distance to test some of our best varieties at trifling cost. We guarantee the safe arrivalof each package in good growing condition, post-paid to any address in the United States. Carefully packed in moss and oiled paper in wooden boxes. They would go to China, and be in fine condition on arrival. A collection of 160 eyes, under favorable circumstances, should produce at least 10 to 15 bushels of fine potatoes.
which is certainly good return for a dollar out- lay. I have a record on file in which the grower claims to have grown 9 bushels from 40 eyes planted in 40 hills.
EARLY Potato Eye Collection.
j Eyea each of any 4 varieties of I 160 Eyes (P>j I early potatoes except Dewey f all for
MAIN CROP Potato Eye Collection.
J A J Eyes each of any 4 varieties of / 160 Eyes (P4 ^""l late potatoes (" all for q)i
Two full collections, one of each if desired, will be sent for fl.75, post-paid. Or 40 eyes each of two early and two late sorts for $1.00 your selection.
HUMPHREY S CONCAVE POTATO KNIFE.
I have used this knife for cutting seed potatoes for several years, and pronounce it the best. By mail, post-paid, 25 cts. each; when sent with potatoes, 20 cts. each.
"T^/^ "NTOnn TT'O'R rr'F^T' ^'^^ every Dollar you send me for Seed Potatoes, Farm, Gar-
•M^y^ XI i X \J±.\i\A J-i X den and Flower Seeds at Catalogue prices, you are entitled to select, Free, extra Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets to the amount of 50 cents. Don't miss other Premiums.
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HARRY N. HAMMOND, PlFlELD, MICH.
SAM.
THE PEOPLE'S POTATO.
The introducer says: "Aside from its productiveness, attributable to the uniform size of pota- toes, nearly all sizing up alike, none too large, and few too small, its crowning merit is its superb cooking quality, which will ultimately place Uncle Sam on every table where quality in potatoes Is appreciated. Eegarding the excellence of its cooking quality, we speak from our own personal expe- rience, for never did we have so fine-flavored a potato on our table. Handsome, pure white, floury appearance; luxuriant foliage completely shading ttie ground. The tubers are oval, with pure white russet skin, very shallow eyes near the surface, and are so handsome in appearance and perfect in form that they will always bring an enhanced price upon the market. A late potato.
PRICES : By mail, post-paid, lb. 18 cts., 3 lbs. 40 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 30 cts., bu. 90 cts., bbl. $2.60, 3
bbls. $7, 5 to 10 bbls., $2.25 per bbl.
Asparagus Seed.
Caivnaii Na. 3 Potato. Reduced in
CARMAN NO. 3. This excellent potato has been extensively advertised, is a most valuable va- riety, and should be grown on every farm. It is a sure cropper; yields cnoi^mously. My stock is excellent. By mail, post-paid, lb. IS cts., 3 lbs. 40 cts. ; Dot prepaid, lb. 10 cts.. pk. 25 cts., bu. 90 cts., bbl. $2.50, 3 bbls. S7, 5 to 10 bbls., $2.25 per bbl.
CARMAN NO. i. Similar to the No. 3, but about 4 weeks earlier. Prices same as No. 3.
THORBURN'S WHITE PEACHBLOW. Seedling of old Peachblow and similar. Prices same as Carman No. 3, except in bbl. lots $2.50 a bbl. for any quantity.
Potatoes $1.50 a Barrel. I put up a collection, my selection of good varieties of seed potatoes. I sell these at $1.50 a bbl. No less quantity sold than a barrel.
Hamviond's Mammoth White.
HAMMOND'S MAMMOTH WHITE. Anew aspara- gus I introduce for the first time, and by all odds the most productive and choicest quality of any sort. I could ^w/"/ fill this catalogue with testimonials. Do not fail to try this giant sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., }{ lb. 30 cts., Vz lb. 50 cts., lb. 80 cts., post-paid.
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL, BARR'S MAMMOTH, QIANT PALMETTO, pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 6 cts.. H lb. 15 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 40cts., post-paid.
SELECT, STRONG, TWO-YEAR-OLD ROOTS.
By Freight or Express, Direct from Our Nursery.
Per 100. 1,000.
Hammond's Mammoth White 51 00 $9 00
New Palmetto 60 5 00
Barr's Mammoth 50 4 00
Conover's Colossal 50 4 00
50 roots at 100 rate, 500 at 1,000 rate.
Use Hammond's Slug Shot for Potato Bugs, and Corrosive Sublimate Compound for Potato Scab.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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Improved Round-pod Red ■Valentine.
HAMMOND'S CHOICE GARDEN BEANS.
DWARF or BUSH.
Of the many varieties of beans, the following list comprises the very best, of all of which my stock is extra choice, the crops each year being carefully " rogued " and the seed stocks improved by continued intelligent selection. All the beans I offer are guaranteed 1899 crop.
Some seedsmen may offer you a small package of old beans for 5 cents. But, friend, would this not be dear as a gift? Good seeds cost money to grow, and I know you want only good live, true seeds. Hammond's seed beans are all Michigan northern-grown. I guarantee them the best.
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HAM(V10ND'5 inPROVED ROUND-POD EXTRA- EARLY VALENTINE OREEN-POD. For snaps there is nothing superior among the green-pod- ded sorts, and many prefer it to the wax va- rieties. Vines erect, with coarse, dark green leaves and large white blossoms; pods medium length, curved, cylindrical, very fleshy, crisp and tender; beans medium size, long, Irregular, pink, marbled with red. Among green-podded varieties there is none, I think, that can com- pare with our stock of Valentine in fleshiness and high quality of pod. Many different strains of Valentines are offered, each claiming to be a great improvement. We have carefully ex- amined them all, and have found none which we were willing to substitute for our stock, which combines all the good qualities. Pkt. 10 cts.. pt. 15 cts., qt. 38 cts., post-paid; by express or freight, pk. 60 cts., pk. $1, bu. $3.75.
EXTRA=EARLY REFUGEE QREEN=POD. It is similar in every respect to the ordinary Refu- gee, but is nearly two weeks earlier. It is enor- mously prolific, and from its earliness is almost certain to produce a crop, no matter how un- favorable the season. In quality it is unex- celled, being exceptionally free from string, and meltingly tender at all stages of its growth. Pkt. Wets., pt. 15 cts., cit. 28 cts., post-paid; by express or freight, pk. 50c, pk. <JOc, bu. $3.50-
BURPEE'S STRINQLESSGREEN=POD. The Mich- igan State Agricultural College experiment Station writes: "Plants of medium growth. Pods 4% to 5% inches long, nearly round, slightly curved, light green in color, flesh tender and of best quality. The pods remain long in edible condition; even when the beans are large, the pods are not stringy. Prices same as for Refugee.
EARLY YELLOW SIX WEEKS GREEN-POD. Ex- tra early, of fair quality; pods straight. Prices same as for Refugee.
HAMMOND'S BUTTER=WAX. This new wax bean combines hardiness and productiveness with fine quality. It is a vigorous bush variety with entire freedom from rust. It puts forth short tendrils on which pods are formed, in ad- dition to those near the central stalk of the plant, which accounts for its wonderful pro- ductiveness, amouting under favorable condi- tions to 100 to 150-fold. The pods are meaty and well-fille*i, of rich yellow color, superb quality and entirely stringless, even when large enough to shell. If the pods are picked as fast as de- veloped,the plant continues to furnish a boun- tiful supply for an unusually long season. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., post-paid; U pk. 70 cts., pk. $1.10, bu. $4.25.
HAMMOND'S IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX. In this variety we have a bean that possesses all the good points of the old favorite, Golden Wax, but is larger in pod and much more prolific; handsome in appearance, being dark rich yel- low, and of perfect shape. It is of grand quality, showing no string or coarseness even when past its best, but is of tender and melting flavor at all stages of its growth. Being so exceedingly prolific, it is not injured by bean rust. For market-gardeners or private families, no better variety can be planted. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 28 cts., post-paid; by express or freight, K pk. 60 cts., pk. $1, bu. $3.75.
NEW PROLIFIC GERMAN, or IMPROVED BLACK WAX. The feature impressing one most forci- bly is its habit of ripening a large pi'oportion of the crop earlier than other kinds; is of ines- timable worth tomarket-gardenersandall who depend on being first in the market. Resembles the old Black Wax,or Butter Beans. Pods clear, round, waxy white, tender and stringless. The dry bean is jet black. Good to follow early peas. Prices same as for Golden Wax.
NEW YOSEHITE MAMMOTH WAX. The Yosem- ite, or Monster Wax, is a very distinct novelty, combining exquisite quality and productive- ness with enormous size. The mammoth pods average 8 to 10 inches in length, are the thick- ness of a man's finger and full of fleshy pulp and of a rich golden color, making a most hand- some appearance. Prices same as for Butter Wax.
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i get something, even if order amounts to only g S 10 cents. Watches and rings. Prizes of all 5 » kinds, including Cash. •
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HARKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
BUSH BEANS— Continued.
The following excellent beans are too well known to require description. I furnish—
Davis White Wax, Keeney's Rust-Proof Golden Wax, Wardwell's Kidney Wax, and New Valentine Wax. By mail, post-paid, pkt. lOcts., pt. 15 cts„ qt. 28 cts. ; by express or freight, pt. 7 cts., qt. 13 cts., Vs pk. tK) cts., pk. $1, bu. 13.75.
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Hammond's Banner Leafless Field Bean.
I introduce this the prince of all field beans to my customers for the first time. Above is a photograph of one of my fields here on my Saginaw Valley seed farm the past season. The av- erage yield of this fifteen-acre field was 72^ bushels per acre. The heaviest yielder on earth.
By mail, post-paid, pkt. 10 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts.; by express or freight, H pk. 25 cts., pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.75, 3 bu. $4.50. Bags free.
Day's Improved Leafless Medium Bean.
A well-known excellent field bean. Prices same as Banner Leafless, crop being short on this sort.
Hammond's Lazy ]Vife's Pole Bean.
Burpee's Bush Limn.
BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA. Identical in size and luscious flavor with the large Lima. See the dwarf, bushy plants in the above picture. Saves all poles and labor. One of the most decided improvements in vegetable growths on record. Pkt. 10 cts.. pt. 25 cts.. at- 40 cts., post-paid; pk. S1.25, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.
HENDERSON'S DWARF or BUSH LI.VIA BEANS.
Two weeks earlier than climbing Limas. Re- quires no supports, abundant bearer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., post-paid; M pk. 70 cts., pk. ?1.25, bu. $4.75.
POLE LIMA BEANS.
KINGOFTHE GARDEN. A vigorous grower, bear- ing profusely large pods varying in length from 5 to 8 inches. Beans large and of rich flavor. Prices same as Burpee's Bush.
HAMMOND'S EARLIEST POLE LIMA. An im- proved Lima. By selection and grow- ing continuously here in the North is 15 days earlier than any other Lima bean. Beans as large as King of the Garden. Prices: Pkt. 15 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 60 cts. post-paid; pk. S2, pk. S3.50.
HAMMOND'S LAZY WIFE'S POLE BEAN. The
pods grow from four to six inches long, entirely stringless, and of a rich, but- tery flavor when cooked. The pods re- main green, and retain their tender, rich stringless flavor until nearly ripe. The beans are white and unsurpassed as shell beans for winter use. They are pronounced by all who have grown them the best green-podded snap-short pole bean in cultivation. Are fit for market here in Northern Michigan by July 35. Pods often fourteen inches long. Enormously productive. Without exception the greatest pole bean on earth. A handsome S25 ladies' or gents' gold watch for longest pod sent me of this bean this season. Prices same as Burpee's Lima.
IMPROVED KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOME- STEAD. An improvement on Southern Prolific; 2 weeks earlier, more prolific, long round pods, an excellent pole bean for home use or market. Prices same as Henderson's Lima.
HORTICULTURAL, CRANBERRY, orWREN'S EGG.
Productive, large round variety, for shelling; makes very good string beans. Prices same as Henderson's Lima. Standard pole bean.
My Wholesale Catalogue free. Send a postal for it. Will save you money.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELB, MICH.
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Please note that my prices are for seeUs, post-paid, by mail. If ordered by express or freight, at purchaser's expense, 8 cts per Ih. may be deducted.
PRICES of all varieties of Beets, unless otherwise quoted: Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., M lb. 15 cts., % lb. 25 cts , lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2.00. HAMMOND'S NEW EARLY BEET. No. igoo. My
great 1900 introduction. A few years ago I found growing in one of our fields of Cros- by's Egyptian, a single beet that at once attracted my attention. I was much struck with the beauty and apparent extra earliness, it being a good-sized beet of H lb., while the Crosby's were just beginning to form a bulb. I immediately placed a stake beside it and watclied it throughout the season. I de- cided I had found a wonderful Extra Early Beet. I planted it the uext spring and saved the seed thus produced ; this was 5 years ago. I have continued saving seed every year since from this small beginning, and now have suf- ficient to offer my customers in small quantities, what I consider by far the earliest, finest qual- ity, and handsomest shaped beet now offered. I challenge the world to produce its equal. Makes good-sized beets four weeks from sowing. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 25 cts., % lb. 45 cts., lb. 80 cts., post-paid. CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. A selection from Early Egyptian, retains the earliness of the parent stock, desirable shape; the deepest red in color, of finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweet- er, more tender, and smoother. Desirable sort for small beets for early market, a very rapid grower.
EDMAND'S EXTRA-EARLY TURNIP. I recom- mend Edmand's Extra-Early most highly for extra earliness, fine quality, and productiveness. It makes a fine market crop in seven weeks from sowing.
ECLIPSE. The roots grow smooth, of round
shape, blood-red skin and flesh, fine-grained
and sweet. Its small top, extreme earliness. and
heavy cropping qualities recommend it to
market-gardeners. ELECTRIC. Extremely early, coming in with
Extra-Earlj^ Egyptian. The flesh, of delicate
texture, is rich, sugary, and entirely free from
fiber.
1 can also supply the following well-known varieties at prices of above sorts: Columbia, Bas- tian's Half Long Blood-Red, Improved Long Blood-Red, Dewing's Improved Turnip, Detroit Dark Red Turnip, and Market-Gardener's Beet.
HAMMOND'S GOIiDEN GIANT MANQEIi. The best yellow Mangel in cultivation. In growini? this for seed, I have had specimens weighing 128 lbs. Those of 100 lbs. being common. "Wonderfully prolific, yielding 1,000 to 2,000 bushels per acre on good soil. Quality high, best, and sweetest for milch cows. I take great pleasure in Introducing such a marvelous sort, i can not praise It to high. Try it, and see for your- self the wonderful results you will obtain. Post-paid, pkt. 6 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 20 cts., i4 lb.'30 cts., lb. 50 cts., 3 to 10 lbs., by express or freight, SO cts. per lb. HAMMOND'S IMPROVED LONG BED MANGEIi. Heaviest cropping Mangel grown; yields 1.500 to 2.000 bushels per acre. Post-paid, oz. 5 eta., X lb. I2 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 30 cts., or 5 lbs. (for one acre) $1.20. HAMMOND'S GOIiDEN TANKARD MAN- GEIi. Best for dairy farming. Sheep and cattle thrive on it. Same price as Long Red Mangel. SUGAR BEET SEED. KliEIN WANZIiEBEN. The best variety of sugar beet seed. 12,000 acres of sugar beets grown about Bay City and yifleld. Klein Wanzleben gives best of satisfaction, and largest per cent, of sugar. Price same as Long Red Mangel.
LANE'S IMPERIAU SUGAR. Largely planted for sugar. Same price as mangels.
Special prices on large quantities beet seed : ^ Deduct 8 ct. per lb. from mail prices if ordered } by express or freight.
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HAERY N. HAMMOND, FIPIELD, MICH,
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HAMMOND'S IMPROVED EARLY JERSEY WAKE- FIELD. Cabbage seed is one of my greatest specialties. After years of careful selection I am convinced there is no finer strain of Jersey Wakefield in America than the stock I offer my cus- tomers this year. By careful breeding I have not only increased its size, but have in this variety a cabbage that -will make marketable heads 60 days from sowing of seeds. In fact, as early as the best strains of Early Express sold by other seedsmen, and often earlier. In quality it is A No. 1. I feel perfectly safe in saying that I consider I have to-day the finest and truest stock of Jersey Wakefield in America. Neither pains, trouble, nor expense have been spared in producing or selecting my seed of this variety. The strain I offer is lust the sort for market- gardeners, and all others who look for quality first and then cost of seed afterward. Although well worth $5 a pound. I have made my price very low in order to allow every One to give my strain, the king of early cabbage, a trial. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. loots., H Ih. 40 cts.. lb. $1.50, post-paid. HAMMOND'S EXTRA-EARLY EXPRESS. I have also spent years in improving this the earliest cahbage on earth. My strain of this wonderful variety in repeated trials has proved ten days earlier than the Express sold by other seedsmen. Although not as large a head as Jersey WaKe- field, 1 have marketed this variety in 52 (o 55 days from the sowing of the seed. The Express is also sold under the name of Etampes, Won- derful, Lightning, etc.
\ Prices of all varieties of Cabbagre on this ( pag-e, Tinless otherwise quoted: Pkt. 5 ' cts., oz. 10 cts., 1-4 lb., 40 cts., 1-2 lb. 65 cts., lb. $1.26, post-paid.
HENDERSON S EARLY SPRING. A first early flat cabbage, coming in with the Wakefield. Every head is uniform, as if moulded, and re- markably solid, even when young. Few and small outside leaves. Fine and delicate flavor.
BURPEE'S ALLHEAD EARLY, or SOLID SOUTH.
This* is, without question, the best second early cahhage. It is unequaled as an early summer cabbage, and is fully as good for winter use, being an all-the-year-round cabbage.
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The following well-known varieties require ( no description. I need only state my seed of ' each is the best on earth. Guaranteed to grow. Prices same as quoted above: Early Winningstadt, Autumn King, or World Beater, Henderion's Succession, Large Wakefield, or Charleston, also called WashingtonWakefield, Burpee's or Maule's Surehead, Short Stem Drumhead or Fottler's Brunswick, Marblehead Mammoth, Gregory's All Seasons, or Vander-
< gaw. Early Summer, The Lupton, Mammoth
< Rock Red, Drummond Savoy.
All cabbage seed best American grown, except Ballhead. which can only reach perfection in Denmark.
Hammond's Danish Ballhead.
Hammond's Danish Ballhead.
Best Imported Danish-Grown Seed.
One of the most popular late cabbages. The demand has been so great for this sort, my sales reaching several thousand ^ w/^/ pounds a year, I have found it necessary to import largely from the leading grower and originator of this grand cabbage, R. Wiboltts, of Denmark. I am thus able to guarantee my strain of Danish Ballhead to be absolutely pure and true to name, which only two other seeds- men in America can do.
I regret most seedsmen are selling a common American cabbage for Ballhead, or selling the com- mon sort under the names of Holland. Hollander. Dutch Winter. Great Dane. Solid Emperor, German Export, etc. If you would be sure of simon-pure Ballhead, direct from Denmark, the only place the genuine can be grown, order from headquarters. Harry N. Hammond.
I do not ask 200 or 300 per cent, profit for genu- ine seed, as some do for spurious stock. It costs more to grow, but I buy by the ton.
^ cash for heaviest, most solid head sent me prepaid.
PRICES: Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts.. 1-4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50, post-paid.
HARKY N. HAMMOND, PIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMIVIOND'S PREIVIIUIVI PRIZE FLAT DUTCH.
The most profitable Cabbage ever offered the Amerioan Cabbage Grower.
Absolutely sure heading. 999 out of l,0(jp plants make perfect salable heads, averaging 16 to 20 pounds, measur- ing 12 to 14 Inches in diameter. Specially grown heads often reach 50 pounds each. Interior is creamy'white, compact and crisp, unequaled for cooking or slicing; flavor especially fine. It is without exception the best winter keeper in the world. It will flourish on all soils. In fact, my improved strain of Flat Dutch Cabbage will prove a gold mine to all Cabbage growers. Indeed, over i5,000 pleased cufstomers pronounce this the most wonderful of all late Cabbage. The illustration of my field of Flat Dutch will give you only a faint idea of the profits derived from this the King of all Cabbages. If there is a better strain of Flat Dutch than I grow here on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm, 1 don't know it, as every obtainable Flat Dutch Cabbage offered by other seedsmen I have tried, but found all inferior to Hammond's Premium Flat Dutch. I do not ask $4 to $5 a pound, although well worth $10 compared with the strains sold by other seedsmen at $2 to $3 a pound. 1 want every ore to give it a trial. $50 cash premium for heaviest and most solid Head sent me pre-paid next fall. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., K lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75, post-paid.
~Taniniond's Free Seed Distribution. 1,000,000 Packets Seeds Free. See Page 48.
HAMMOND'S SUREHEAD CAULIFLOWER, The Queen of All.
Guaranteed of Denmark growth. Denmark, Europe, is the only country where first-class Sureheading Cauliflower Seed can be grown. We can not grow good Seed in America. Consequently this is one of the few items that I import direct myself. R. Wiboltts, the largest, most reliable grower of Cauliflower and Danish Ball Head Cabbage Seed in Den- mark, grows for me my supply of. guaranteed Cauliflower and Ball Head Cabbage Seed. Most seedsmen buy from wholesalers the cheap French grown Eeed. My dear fiiends, 1 will gladly furnish you Mr. Wiboltts' address on request, so if you have any doubts about my furnishing you best Denmark seed, write him and ask him if he grows for me. I guarantee my Cauliflower Seed to please you or will refund 10 times the price you pay for it. No other seedsmen will give such a guar- antee. You can not be too careful in buying Cauliflower Seed.
HAMMOND'S SUREHEAD CAULI- FLOWER. I challenge the world to produce a finer, handsomer, or earlier Cauliflower. It will sur- pass in earliness the Snowball, and every other known variety Whether for forcing or open ground, planted early or late, it is the surest header of all. Very dwarf and compact in growth, like the Snowball, it can be planted very close, 18 inches each way. and is particularly desirable for forcing under glass. In my trial grounds, every plant produced a superb head that surpassed every variety in earliness, size, and quality. Market- gardeners once having sown it will plant no other. Hanimond'8 Surehead is unquestionably the largest as well as the best of all Cauliflowers. 1 want to introduce it everywhere; hence the extremely low price at which I offer it. $25 for best head of Surehead grown in 1900. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts.. M oz. 75 cts., oz. $1.25, M lb. $4. EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. This well-known
and excellent variety is next to Surehead in product- iveness and other excellent qualities. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., Vi oz. ,50 cts., oz. $1.10, 1^ lb. $.3.
EXTRA EARLY SELECT DWARF ERFURT. Extra early, reliable header. Price same as Snowball.
EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Very early, good for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. .50 cts., M lb. 81.50, lb. $5.
AUTUMN GIANT. So protected by the foliage as to remain a long time fit for use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts.. X lb. $1.50.
ao Years of Test Have Proved Hammond's Seeds the BEST.
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HAKRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
CARROT.
HAMMOND'S IMPROVED DANVERS. The true
strain. No better to be found anywhere. All gardeners know the importance of securing the best seed to grow really fine crops. This can be relied upon as the best seed to be obtained at any price. This will yield 30 tons per acre. Post-paid, pkt, 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. A very popular va- riety for stock feeding. Heavy cropper. Post- paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., M lb. 16 cts., lb. 40 cts. OX-HEART. An early table sort; small and short, but fine grained and tender. Can be forced or sown in the garden for early use. Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., M lb. 16 cts., lb. 40 cts.
HAMMOND'S NEW CHANTENAY. A mag- nificent English Carrot, grown in that country in great quantities for fall use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., H lb. 16 cts., lb, 40 cts. WHITE BELGIAN. A good stock carrot, same price as Chantenay.
Extra Curled Dwarf Parsley.
PARSLEY, Extra Curled Dwarf or Emerald. The
moss-like leaves are finely crimped and curled. Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., H lb. 18 cts., lb. 40 cts.
EGG-PLANT, New York Improved Lar^e Purple.
The leading variety. Of large size, deep, purple,
smooth; flesh white, of excellent quality ; very
productive, the best Egg-Plant. Post-paid, pkt.
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., H lb, 75 cts., lb. $2.75. KOHLRABI, or Turnip=rooted Cabbage. Earliest
White Vienna. Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.,
M lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. ENDIVE, Green-Curled. The hardiest variety.
Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 30 cts.,
lb. $1.
BORECOLE, or KALE, Dwarf German. German Green. (Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale.) Makes excellent greens for winter and spring use. Post- paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts.
Hammond's Improved Bloomsdale. SPINACH.
if ordered by express or freight, deduct EIGHT CENTS per pound. HAnnOND'S inPROVED BLOOMS- DALE. This is the best spring, sum- mer, and fall Spinach we know of. It is very hardy, grows quickly, and re- fuses to seed Iq a remarkable degree. It is grown now by thousands of Spinach grow- ers. On account of its shy seeding qualities the price is higher. It is a savoy-shape leaved sort; very fine; produces nearly twice the weight of crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts.
Tlie following well-i(nown sorts are, post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., H lb. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts.
NEW VICTORIA. Round Leaved. Long standing.
SALSIFY, nammoth Sandwich Island. The larg- est, most profitable Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.
LEEK, rionstrous Carentan, or Scotch Champion. A very choice variety of extra large size. Pkt. 5 cts.^oz. 10 cts., M lb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts.
Brussels Sprouts. I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts.
Collards True Georgia. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 50 cts.
Cress Extra Curled Pepper Grass. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lo cts., X lb. 35 cts.
Chicory. Pkt. 6 cts., oz. lO cts., X lb. 25 cts.
Corn Salad. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. lO cts., M lb. 20 cts.
Mustard, White or Black. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., Xlb. 12 cts.
Okra or Gumbo. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lO cts., M lb. 25 cts.
GOURDS.
Following varieties, pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 8 cts., H lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts. SUGIR-TROUGH GOURD- These Gourds are useful tor
many household purposes. THE DIPPER GOURD. This va- riety Is useful also for many
household purposes. JAPANESE IVEST-EGG GOURD-
These resemble in color, shape,
and size the eggs of hens. They
make the very best nest-eprgs. MIXED GOURDS All varieties
mixed. Same price as above
sorts. ^'est-egg Gourds.
Anise. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lO cts. Balm. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts. Basil, Sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Caraway. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts. Coriander. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts. lUll. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts. Fennel, Sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lo cts. Horehonnd. Pkt 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts. Lavender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Marjoram, Sw't. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. Rae. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Rosemary. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. Sa$;e. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. Summer Savory. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lo cts. Thyme. Pkt. lo cts., oz. 30 cts. Winter Savory. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Wormwood. Pkt. 5 cts., oz, 15 cts. Pennyroyal. Pkt. lo cts.
HAEBY N. HAMMOND, PIFII3LD, MICH.
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CELERY,
Prices post-paid; if by express, 8 cts. per pound may be deducted. HAMMOND'S IMPROVED WHITE PLUME. A desirable feature of this celery is that (similar to the Golden Self-blanch- ing) its stalk, inner leaves, and heart are white. It is ornamental on the table, and the earliest celery in cultiva- tion, but will not keep longer than Christmas. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., H lb. 40 cts., lb. 11.40. HENDERSON'S NEW PINK PLUME. A strong, healthy, compact grow- er, with no tendency to rust ; very solid, crisp, extra early, and a long keeper, remaining, when trenched, in perfect condition away into the spring. Pkt. 5 cts. oz. 15 cts., K lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.40. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. It can not be too highly recommended The ribs are perfectly solid, crisp, brittle, and of delicious flavor, surpassed by no other variety, while it has the merit of being self-blanching. Without banking up, the outer ribs become a handsome yellowish white color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., H lb. 55 c, lb. $1.75.
GIANT PASCAL. Best for Winter use. The stalks are remarkably large, thick, solid, and entirely stringless; it is the largest grown. Very crisp and brittle, snapping like glass; it never be-
comes watery, lb. $1.25.
Pkt. 5 cts., OZ.12 cts., HVo 35 cts.,
PERFECTION HEARTWELL. Similar to Craw- ford's Half Dwarf, but taller and later in matur- ing; stalks medium sized, solid, crisp, and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 c, lb. $1.00,
PERLE LE GRAND. The coming market celery as well as for home use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts,, M lb, 50 cts., lb. $1.75.
RPMFMRPR ^^^^ ' ^" seeds cheaper, and I give more extras with the order, than any seedsman in S
iVul ILil lULrtlV the world, and I also sell the best. If others offer lower, let me know it. Send your orders )
in at their prices. I will meet all honorable competition, if it leaves me without a cent of profit. Ask your )
neighbors to join with you, and request them to write for my new Catalogue. >
TURNIPS.
MY PRICES ARE FOR SEEDS, POST-PAID. If ordered by express, deduct 8 cents per pound.
HAMMOND'S IMPROVED PURPLE=TOP, or LONG ISLAND RUTA=BAGA. This Swede, by careful selection, is now so far superior in yield and quality that I offer no other variety, r I have spent many years in improving my superior strain, until I now be- lieve this magnificent Ruta-Baga is the most profitable of all Swede Turnips, as well as the hardiest, heaviest, best shaped, and most productive. Bulbs remain sound and good when flatter varieties will rot. Flesh a beautiful yel- low, of the choicest quality, and full of nourish- ment. Undoubtedly the finest of all Swedes, and should be sown in preference to all others. Don't waste time and work in planting any other sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., 34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs, $1.75. Post-paid.
T^n NOT PftlJfiFT that for every DoHar you send me for seed potatoes, /arm, yarden, and flower seeds UV a\J I 1 uivuij 1 at Catalogue prices, you are entitled to select, free, extra vegetable and flower seeds in packets to the amount of 50 cents. Is not this the most liberal offer ever made by any reliabl& seeds- man? Think of it! 50 cents' worth of extra seeds absolutely free with each doH^i^" send me for anything quoted in this Catalogue. See free seed distribution for full particulars, 3d page of cover. I am giving away $15,000 worth of vegetable and flower seeds this year to introduce Hammond's Seeds everywhere, because Michigan northern-grown seeds are the best that grow, and I will prove it if you will send me your trial order. Nearly all grown in latitude of Augusta, Me.
Seeds of Equal Hlgta Quality Can Nowbere Be Obtained for Less money.
Extra early White Milan and Purple-top Strap-leaved
We sell any of the following varieties at: pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., post-paid. EARLY RED, or PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAVED.
The most generally planted variety. It is a quick grower; the flesh is fine-grained and sweet-flavored. EXTRA EARLY PURPLE=TOP MILAN STRAP- LEAVED. This splendid new turnip is the earliest in cultivation. Medium size, choicest quality, excellent keeper. EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. The top is very small. The clear white roots are very smooth and beautiful; the fleshis white, tender, sweet. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. Size medium, flat, white, sweet, tender; rich for table. Spring and fall.
SCARLET KASHMYR. A valuable new variety. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 8 cts., li lb. 20 cts., lb. 55 ct.s
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HARBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
MICHIGAN CUCUMBER SEED IS THE BEST.
quoted: Pkt. 5c., oz. 7 cts., 1-4 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., or express, lb. 30 cts.
netting, brush, or any other support. It comes into bearing quickly, and continues through- out the season. HAMMOND'S IMPROVED WHITE SPINE. This, my best variety, is a great improve- ment over all other strains of White Spine. The cucumbers are almost cyl- indrical in shape, slightly pointed at . the ends, and handsome in appearance, being perfectly smooth and not ridged, as in other strains. The vines a re of vigorous growth and enormously productive; the fruits retain their dark green color longer than any other variety. Unequaled alike for market and com- mercial pickles, and decidedly the best variety in the world for slicing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., post-paid; not prepaid, lb. 40 cts.
LIVINGSTON'S EMERALD. Dark green, makes excellent pickles; good shipper. Large and long, a new variety. Price same as Ham- mond's White Spine. BURPEE'S WHITE WONDER. Fine in quality:
brittle ; color ivory white. EVERGREEN. An evergreen, and also an ever- bearing sort. GIANT PERA. Remarkable for its great size often attaining a length of ten to eighteen inches]
HAMMOND'S EARLIEST CUCUMBER, or KLONDIKE. The
earliest cucumber in the world, and one of the largest extra early sorts. By far the best variety for slicing or pickling. Seeds not large and coarse, but perfect as a table sort, and cut when young makes an ideal size for pickling. I call it earliest because it produces fine cu- cumbers for slicing in 30 days from planting. Also call it Klondike because a ^, T X ^ I, friend of mine that took
Hammond s Earliest, or Klondike, Cucumber. jj,y seeds with him to Klon-
dike, including some seed of Hammond's Earliest, wrote that he grew excellent crops at Klondike of Hammond's Earliest, selling them for |5 a dozen cucumbers, as this was the only variety that could be grown there, owing to the very short season. But Hammond's Earliest, or Klondike, gets there every time, ahead of all others. First introduced this year, no other seedsman can furnish it for love or money. A $25 ring or watch, your choice, for largest, handsomest Hammond's Earliest, grown in 1900. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., H lb. 35 cts., Vs lb. 60 Cts., lb. |1, post-paid.
Other seedsmen sell you western grown cucumber seed, they buy it cheaper. But O, how poor!
PRICES of all varieties of Cucumbers, unless otherwise
by mail; by freight
EARLY RUSSIAN. Earliest in cultivation; hardy.
EARLY CLUSTER. Vines vigorous, producing bulk of the crop near the root and in clusters.
CHICAGO, or WESTERFIELD PICKLING. Very popular with Chicago market-gardeners, ana extensively grown in that vicinity.
NEW EXTRA-EARLY WHITE SPINE. This spe- cial strain of White Spine cucumber is noted for its extra earliness; earlier than Fordhook or Arlington.
IMPROVED WHITE SPINE, or ARLINGTON. For market use and pickling this variety is now more largely grown than any other.
NICHOL'S MEDIUM GREEN. Color dark green; flesh crisp and tender; productive; medium size.
COOL AND CRISP. In shape one of the most de- sirable for pickles. It is also useful for slicing,
IMPROVED LONG GREEN. (Jersey Pickle.) A standard pickling variety ; dark green, tender, crisp, productive; of fine flavor and uniform size. I supply hundreds of market-gardeners and pickle-growers with my superior strain.
THORBURN'S NEW EVERBEARING. Ready very early : produces fruit until killed by frost.
NEW JAPANESE CLIMBING. Climbs trellis, wire
HABBY N. HAMMOND, PIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S MICmfiAN=QROWN SUGAR CORN.
Worth $5 per bushel more than the Nebraska=grown Corn sold by most Seedsmen.
PRICES: Of all varieties of Sweet Corn on this page, unless otherwise quoted: Post-paid, pkt. 5 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts. Not prepaid, pt. 10 cts., qt. 15 cts., pk. 50 cts., H bu. 80 cts., bu. $1.50.
HAMMOND'S EARLIEST SWEET CORN. In this new 1900 introduction, I offer my custom- ers what I consider the earliest, grandest, sweetest, most perfect general purpose ^ ^ Sweet Corn for the market-gardener or farmer now offered, not excepting a single kind. It has a good-sized ear for such an Extra Early. Good roasting ears can be had in 5 to 6 weeks from planting. Market gardeners can make 1200 an acre, selling green corn of Hammond's Ear- liest. I want an appropriate name for this new corn, and hence offer $100 cash to the person sending me the most appropriate name. Do not send names until you have tried the corn. The prize will be paid November 1st, next. $25 for best ear. My dear friends, I am so sure this great marvelous corn will please you. I can not too strongly urge you to give it a trial. My
S rices are dirt cheap for such a rare novelty, o other seedsman has a kernel of it. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 40 cts., post-paid. By ex- press, or freight, Pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cts., V2 pk. 60 cts., pk. 11.00. FIRST OP ALL. The First of All is ready for the table from three days to a week earlier than the Cory, making it very desirable not only for family gardens, but extremely valuable to grow for market, where the earliest Corn al- ways brings by far the highest prices. Ears of medium size, well-filled with grains. It is rather dwarf er than the Cory, although similar in appearance bu+ superior in quality. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. The ears are fully twice the size of the old Cory, white cobbed, and covered with very large, white grains of good quality. The gardener who wishes to get the cream of the trade should make his plant- ings of this splendid novelty. Extra-early. KENDAL'S EARLY QIANT. A novelty of great merit. Pkts., pts., and qts., same as above. Pk. 70 cts.
EARLY MINNESOTA. A well known early dwarf va^
riety; ears fine size, and excellent quality. HAMMOND'S IMPROVED STOWELL'S EVER- GREEN. This famous Sweet Corn, as now im- proved, is the best for main crop. This grand old variety, introduced many years ago, has had many competitors for first place as the standard main crop Sweet Corn For table use the quality of the ImproTcd Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn can not be excelled; it is very tender, sugary, and remains a long time in condition suitable for cooking. Coming into market at a time when the main crops are being sold,these are very im- portant conditions. My improved strain is without excep- tion the finest offered the American planter to-day. To in- troduce it evervwhere I have made above prices very low. HAMMOND'S "MAMMOTH SUGAR. This variety produces the largest ears of any sort, a single ear '5vOT sometimes weighing 2 or 3 pounds. It is of excellent .//)& quality, sweet, tender, and delicious, and its only ""Vy fault (if this can be considered one) is the immense size of the ears. ZIGZAG EVERGREEN. This is a new Sweet Corn and about eight days ahead of Stowell's Evergreen; has very large kernels, resembling that variety, and grows on the cob zigzag fashion, as the illustration shows. It always produces two perfect ears on every stalk of such hand- some appearance as readily to command a high price
COUNTRy'^GENTLEMAN or IMPROVED NE PLUS ULTRA. The deep shoe-peg kernels are placed irreg- ularly upon the cob. It is very prolific, generally bear- ing 3 to 5 ears to the stalk; s'-^eet and sugary.
SWEET CORN FOR FODDER. Much sweeter than field Corn; makes finer fodder, produces a stronger flow and richer milk. Stock eat it clean, stalk and blades. Peck 30 cts., bu. $1, 3 bu. or more at 90 cts. per bu.
A present free to all. j
$100 for best list of names. i
A trip for you to Paris Exposition. |
Premium for empty seed packets. %
Great, Bargain Seed and Plant Collections. i
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HAKKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
HAMMOND'S MICHIGAN GROWN TESTED LETTUCE SEED.
Hammond's Earliest Forcing or Sweet Buttercup Lettuce.
PRICES of all varieties of Lettuce, except Earliest Forcing: Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., U lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., post-paid. HAMMOND'S EARLIEST FORCING. The earliest Lettuce in all the world. By growing our seed of this variety under glass, I have produced a Lettuce fully 3 weeks ahead of any other sort. Here with us we can pick a fine mess two weeks from sowing the seed. Crisp and tender, sur- passing all varieties in quality. The most profit- able Lettuce for the market gardener, the private gardener, or farmer. Do not fail to try it. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M Ih. 50 cts., lb. $1.25.
HAMMOND'S
PRICES of all varieties of Radish Seed, utHess other- wise quoted, by mail, post-paid, pkt. 6 cts., oz. 7 cts., ^ lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts.
Deduct 8 Cts. per pound, if by express or freight.
NEW ICBBERQ. There is no handsomer or more solid Cabbage Lettuce in cultivation. It mat- ters not whether in the early spring or the hottest days of summer, the leaves are always crisp and tender.
GRAND RAPIDS. Of superior quality and beauti- ful appearance; a desirable variety for early spring sowing in the open ground.
HANSON (Improved Hard-heading Stock). Deli- ciously sweet, crisp, and tender.
DENVER MARKET, or SAVOY. An early variety of head Lettuce, either for forcing or open ground.
I can also supply Black-seeded Simpson, Early Prize Head, California Cream Butter, Philadelphia < Butter, Tonhannock, Tilton's White Star, Tennis Ball, I The Morse, and Stubborn Seeder Lettuce. Same c price as others,
RADISHES.
HAMMOND'S SNOWBALL. A new white Radish I introduce this season as the earliest, tenderest variety grown. It is almost transparent; you can almost see through them as well as glass. Nothing like it can be had anywhere to com- pare with it. Ready for use two weeks from sowing. A seedsman offered me $600 for little seed I have, I would not sell. I want my customers to have it. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., K lb. 50 cts., lb. S1.25. HAMMOND'S EARLIEST DEEP 5CARLET. This is one of the earliest, finest, juiciest, tenderest, sweetest, and best Rad- ishes for early use grown. From 4 to 6 days ahead of the earliest varieties offered by other seedsmen ; rich red in color. Ready to pull 13 days after sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts., lb. 75 cts.
HAMMOND'S BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET, or LONG CARDINAL. The most valuable long fiery scarlet variety. I have greatly improved this sort. My strain is unequaled. Pkt. 5 cts,, oz. 8 cts., lb. 20 cts.. y2 lb. 30 cts., lb. 55 cts. FRENCH BREAKFAST, or Improved Bright Break- fast. Of quick prrowth ; mild and tender; scarlet, tipped white. One of the best for forcing. WHITE=TIPPED SCARLET BALL, or Rosy Gem, or Ruby Pearl. (Scarlet Turnip W^hite-Tipped Forcinp.) A small, round, turnip-shaped Radish, of bright scarlet, tipped with clear white. EARLY ROUND DARK RED, or Earliest Erfurt, It grows quickly; the Radishes are ready to pull in 15 days after sowing. Some firms call this Twenty Day. Early Bird, Fire Ball, Xe Plus Ultra, etc. SCARLET OLIVE, or CARMINE OLIVE. Also called Short-leaf. Red Rocket, Improved Scarlet Globe or Startle. WHITE TURNIP, or BOX. Best white Radish after Snowball.
NEW LEAFLESS, a novelty. Pkt. 6 cts., oz. 20 cts. WHITE STRASBURG. Grows quickly. WHITE VIENNA. Excellent white sort. CINCINNATI MARKET. Similar to Long Scarlet. CHARTIER, or SHEPHERD. Scarlet, whltb Sip. A
distinct, eyceeding'y handsome and attractive sort. CHINA ROSE WINTER. (Scarlet China.) A bright.
rose-colored winter variety, of excellent quality, and ia
certainly the best for winter use.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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PRICES of all varieties of Muskmelons on this page, except when otherwise quoted : Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., 1-4 lb. 12 cts., 1-2 lb. 22 cts., lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, post-paid; if ordered by express, deduct 8 cts. per lb.
HAMMOND'S GRAND RAPIDS- Earliest Muskmelon in the wor ld. Ten days earlier than the Extra Early Hackeusack, or any other known variety. Not only the earliest, but one of the largest, while In shape and appearance it is the hand- somest melon ever offered the American melon grower. Below is a photograph of my field of Grand Rapids growing for seed on my Seed Farm the past season; this partial view will only give you a faint idea •of the wonderful productiveness of this, the queen of all Muskmelons. This variety originated at Grand Rapids, Mich. ; in that city this variety has been on the market two weeks earlier than any other sort, and sold readily at $2.50 per dozen to hotels and grocers. It is bound to su- persede all other early melons.
PAUL ROSE, or PETOSKEY. One of the best muskmelons introduced in years. Originated with Mr. Paul Rose, of Petoskey, Mich., who lives only a short distance from my Petoskey Seed Farm. I have thus had an excellent oppor- tunity to watch the development of this truly wonderful melon, both in yield and quality. My seed grew on my Petoskey seed farm, so, of course, has the same merits as the Paul Rose grown, being far ahead of the western grown Paul Rose, which by change of soil from the north will lose all its grand flavors. Only the introducer and myself offer Michigan grown seed. Why not get the gen- uine ? Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., X lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., 3 to 10 lbs. 45 cts. a lb., post-paid.
BOCKY FORD MUSKMELON. Originated at Rocky Ford, Colo., a great melon growing section. In 1898 over 80 car- loads of these celebrated Rocky Ford muskmelons were shipped to the largest markets in the United States, realiz- ing handsome profits, owing to their fine quality and ap- pearance. The high altitude and other advantages at Rocky Ford accounts for the extra fine quality. The seed, of course, must be grown ther6 in that altitude to retain all its delicious flavor. I have, therefore, arranged with the originator of Rocky Ford to grow me ray supply each year of several thousand pounds. My seed is thus the best to be had. Unfortunately to the detriment of its good qualities, a larger per cent, of the seedsmen are having their seed grovm In Kansas and Nebraska, which will produce melons of ordinary qualities. 1 visited my Rocky Ford grower, the past summer, when on my way to California. Do not take any chances, get the grenuine trom Harry N. Hammond.
The following sorts, too well known to require description, I furnish at prices quoted above: New Extra Early Hackensack, Burpee's Netted or Golden Gem, flelrose, True Osage or Miller's Cream, riontreal Green Nutmeg, Livingston's Tip Top, Emerald Gem, Banquet, Delmonico, and Beck's Strawberry Muslanelon.
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$75 cash premiums for muskmelons. $25 for heaviest Rocky Ford, $25 each for Paul Rose and Grand Rapids, grown from my seed.
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HAKRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
McIVER SUGAR
WATERMELONS.
PRICES of all varieties of Watermelons on this page unless otherwise quoted: Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 12 cts., lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, post-paid; if ordered by express or freight, deduct 8 cts. per ib.
He IVER'S WONDERFUL SUGAR MELON. Strong grower. The size is uniformly large, many specimens being 3 feet in length, while they average from 10 to l-t inches in diameter; of handsome appearance; quality superior; flesh free from any stringiness, juice, and of luscious sweetness.
Partial view of my 10-acre field of Hammond's New Early Watermelon Number 400. Undoubt- edly the earliest, largest, handsomest, and sweetest flavored watermelon ever offered. $100 for a name for it.
HAMMOND S NEW EARLY WATERHELON NUH- BER 400. The $100 prize watermelon. I want a suitable name for this, the earliest, grandest, most gorgeous of all melons. I can not think of a name good enough. Hence offer $100 cash to the person sending me the most suitable name before November 1st, 1900, when the prize will be awarded. The only conditions, you must purchase some of the seed. After growing them, you can probably select an excellent name. Try for It, you are as liable to win as any one. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 30 cts., Vs lb. 50 cts., lb. 80 cts. Post-paid.
SWEET-HEART. My greatest specialty in water- melons. The most valuable melon offered in years. An all-round melon, unsurpassed. Early, large, handsome, heavy, good shipper, long keeper, brightest color, best quality. Vines vigorous, very productive; ripens early, and bears long. Fruit large, oval, very heavily mottled, or netted, like illustration ; light, and dark green. Rind thin, but very strong, making it a melon unsurpassed for shipping. Flesh red, melting, and sweet. The best keeper. The Sweet- Heart melon brings a good price, when others rot for want of purchasers.
I can also supply the following choice melons, too well known to require descrip- tion, at same prices as above sorts: Cole's Early. Fordhook Early, Duke Jones, New National, Girardeau^s Triumph. Kleckley Sweets. Hoosier King, Black Spanish, Round Iring. Citron for Preserves, Kolb's Gem. Girardeau's New Florida Favorite, Ice- Cream or Peerless. Dixie, Jones' Jumbo, and Black Diamond.
THflll^ANn^ pounds of Muskmelon and Watermelon seed have been furnished my customers to their I nuUOMIlUO satisfaction, without a single complaint: for the reason that I do not market the
best, and save the culls for seed. I SAVE SEED FROM THE BEST ONLY.
HARBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S Michigan Northern-Qrown Onion Seed.
I challenge the world to produce Onion Seed the equal of Hammond's Pedigree Tested Northern-grown stocks I grow more Onion Seed than any other American seedsman. Fifty-six thou- sand pounds sold in 1899, from which my customers secured yields of 450 to 1265 bushels per acre.
I can prove to you, my dear friends, that my Michigan-grown Pedigree On- ion Seed is worth $5 to $10 per pound more than imported or California-grown offered you by other seedsmen. A trial will convince you; if you do not say I am right, 1 will gladly return your money. J am safe in this, as I know my seed is the best.
Our methods of cultivation and selection of bulbs from which the seed is grown, and planted on ideal soil here in the latitude of Augusta, Maine, the climatic conditions are more perfect than any other spot in the world for Onion Seed production. I traveled 10,000 miles the past summer to the Onion fields of California and elsewhere, but, dear friends, nowhere can they compare with us. To meet competition, and to show you the difference in quality, 1 alsooffer you this year California-grown Onion seed same as offered by New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Rochester, Rock- ford, and La Crosse seedsmen as their best. Try some beside my Pedigree Seed and note the difference. Special prices will be quoted on large lots. HAMMOND'S IMPROVED YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. My superior strain, as now im- proved,is the best yellow onion nowoff ered the American onion grower. By contin- ual careful selection they are as perfectly globe-shaped as an onion can be made. Reports from my customers of yields of 800 to 1,200 bush- els per acre are of almost daily occurrence. Yields enormously. I could fill this book with testimonials on this variety alone. Price of Hammond's Pedigree Seed: Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts., 5 to 10 lbs. 85 cts., 15 to 100 lbs. 82 cts. per lb. (8 cts. less by express or freight), post-paid; by express or freight, de- duct 8 cts. per lb. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. California grown. Equal to any seedsman's stock. Pkt. 3 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts., 5 lbs. or more, 60 cts. a lb., post-paid. HAMMOND'S LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. This is my greatest onion specialty. The grandest, largest, handsomest, and finest flavored red onion for general crop grown. It is also the heaviest yielding onion on earth. I have grown 1,600 bushels of this marvel- ous sort on 1 acre. It is also the very best keeper, sometimes keeping perfectly solid in my
cellars until May 1 before sprouting. The onion for everybody ; the gardener, farmer, and citizen, all pronounce it a wonder. It is without question that Hammond's Improved Strain of Large Red Wethersfield is the greatest cropping red onion in America to-day, and I urge everybody to give it a trial. Price of Ham- mond's Pedigree High-grade Seed: Same prices as for Pedigree Globe Dan vers, quoted above.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD. California grown. Equal to any other seed offered you. Prices same as California grown Uanvers. as quoted above.
HAMMOND'S IMPROVED SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. One of the most remarkable onions grown. 1 have taken great pleasure in improving this beautiful globe sort. 1 now consider my strain perfect. 1 have also made it earlier by two weeks than any other strain, a great feature, as in most sections the common Red Globe has not ripened up as early in the fall as desired. Hammond's pedigree seed, pkt. ' 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., }i lb. 35 cts., lb. 61.25, 5 to 25 lbs. $1.20 per lb., post-paid.
SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. California grown. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., X lb. 25 cts., lb, 90 cts., 6 to 25 lbs. 85 cts. per lb., post-paid.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Identical with Red Globe except in color. Same prices as Pedigree Yellow Globe Danvers.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. California grown. Same prices as for California Yellow Globe Danvers.
Partial View of my 18-acre field of Large Red Wethersfield, grown the past season on my Saginaw VaUey Seed Farm.
Illustration shows my men selecting the choicest bulbs for my planting this spring. From these choice selected bulbs Hammond's Superior Onion Seed is produced, which isclaimed by competent authorities to be the best Onion Seed on earth.
Wholesale prices will be quoted on large lots. Michigan Northern-Grown Onion Seed matures its crop two to three weeks earlier than California or Imported Seed.
$100 for Onions. $50 Cash to each reporting largest yield from Hammond's Wethersfield and Globe Danvers.
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HABRY IT. HAMMOND. FIFIELD, MICH.
HAMMOND'S PEDIGREE ONION SEED— BEST ON EARTH.
Mammotli Silver King. In appearance the most striking Onion grown. We hardly know which to commend the most : its large size, symmetrical appearance, and beauti- ful silvery flesh, or its sweetness, tenderness, and mild flavor. My own growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 40 cts., 1 lb., 81.25, 5 lbs. 86, post-paid.
Extra Early Red Flat. Abundant producer, uniform, very desirable, extra early, two weeks earlier than Wethersfleld. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., 3i lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts., 5 to 20 lbs, 70 cts. a lb., post- paid.
New Genuine Prizetaker. This Onion has become a great favorite on account of its large size and great solidity. It is perfectly globe shaped, with bright straw- colored skin; the necks are very small, and the Onions always ripen up hard. An excellent keeper, of exceedingly fine flavor, and grows to an enormous size. Onions weighing 5 pounds having been grown from seed the flrst year. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, large pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25, 3 to 10 lbs. ei.15 post-paid.
Prizetaker. California grown. Pkt. 5 cts. » oz. 12 cts,, X lb. 30 cts., lb., fl.lO, 3 to 10 lbs. S1.05 a lb., post-paid.
Hammond's Michigan Yellow Globe. An improved large Yellow Globe Onion of my introduction. About as large as Prizetaker, perfect globe, best of keepers, enormously productive, 1,267 bushels grown on an acre. 10 days earlier than Yellow Globe Danvers. Destined to be the most popular Yellow Globe for market purposes. Can not say more for lack of space. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14^ lb. 25 cts., lb. 00 cts., 5 to 10 lbs. 85 cts. per lb., post-paid; 15 to 100 lbs. 75 cts. per lb., not prepaid.
Hammond's Wliite Globe. Handsomest, pure, white Onion, very productive, brings top prices in any market, quoted 83 to 85 a bbl. in New York, when Red and Yellow are 81.50 to 81.75. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 6 cts., oz. 13 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb. 81.50, 3 to 10 lbs. 81.45 per lb., post-paid.
White Portugal or Silver SMn. A favorite
white Onion. Price same as White Globe.
Hammond's Extra Early Bed
Globe. Similar to Southport Red Globe, but Bomewhat smaller and about 2 to 3 weeks earlier. Ham- mond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts., 5 to 25 lbs. 65 ct8. a lb., post-ptud.
White Barletta.
1 can furnish Red, Yellow. White, and Mixed Bottom Onion Sets and White MultipUere at the following prices: By mall, post-paid, M pt. 8 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., 4 qts. 75 cts.; by express or freight, not prepaid, pk. 81, }4 bu. $1.80. bu. 83.25. Prices on pecks or more subject to market changes. II lower, will add more; if higher, give less.
Yellow Danvers, Flat. Splendid Onion, but not so globe as Globe Danvers. Good cropper, brings good prices. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts.. }ilb. 18 cts., lb. 67 cts. post-paid. 5 to 100 lbs. at 58 cts. a lb., not prepaid.
Australian Brown Onion. Claimed to keep indeflnitely. Onions a year old as fine and solid as those just harvested. A sure cropper, attractive market sort. Claimed to be four weeks earUer than Wethersfield. Hammond's Pedigree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., M lb. 25 cts., lb. 80 cts., post-paid; 5 to 20 lbs. at 70 cts. per lb. . n ot prepaid.
Hammond's White Barletta or Pickling,
also called New Queen. Earliest Onion grown. Best variety for pickling, or flrst green onions. Ped- igree Seed, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 85 cts., lb. 81.25 3 to 10 lbs, 81,20 a lb., post-paid.
HAKRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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MR. RICHARDS to MR. BAKER: "I tell you, Baker, Hammond's Michigan NORTH- ERN-GROWN SEED PEAS beat the world! This 3-acre field of EARLIEST AND BEST will net me over $900. Hammond's Seeds always produce big- profits for me."
PEAS.
SeatestYielder
CM EARTH
Peas are one of my great- est specialties. I handle
thousands of bushels annually. Peas must be grown far north to be free from bugs (Pea Weevil). Grown in the far north, on the lake borders, from selected, hand-picked stock, my Peas give the best satisfaction everywhere. I can sell you the best Peas that grow at lower prices than any otlier reliable seedsman. All Peas carefully hand-picked before I send them out.
HAnnOND'S EARLIEST AND BEST PEA.
I do not know of any Pea that is superior or earlier, or would give the market-gardener more profit and a greater sale than this variety. There is certainly no Pea offered by seedsmen to-day — and L have tested them all — that can equal it in earliness and uniformity of ripening. It has for many years proved itself to be the peer of any. I have tried Landreth's Extra Early, Burpee's Extra Early, Henderson's First of All, Vick's Early, but all were behind my Earliest and Best. This Pea is early, growing from 18 to 30 inches high, a fine cropper, and of excellent flavor. All who have tried it are emphatic in pronouncing it the very earliest, best flavored Pea grown.
Above is an illustration oi Mr. A. N. Richards, of Columbus, Ohio, and photograph of his field of Earliest and Best Peas. Mr. Richards planted three acres of these Peas season of '98, which netted him over $900.
I have been growing and improving this Pea for many years, until 1 now think it perfect in every respect, and hope to intro- duce it everywhere this season. It is, without question, the />e.-^ early Pea for the market-gardener, the farmer, and the citizen.
Note the very low prices for this novelty: Pkt , 10 cts; pt., 20 cts.; qt., 35 cts., post-paid; by express or freig'ht, pt., 15 cts. ; qt.. 20 cts.; M pk.. 50 cts.; pk , 90 cts,; M bu. , $1.60; bu., $3; 2 to 10 bu. at $2.85- per bu.
QRADUS, OR "PROSPERITY" PEA.
Earliest large podded, first early wrinkled Pea. Only 10 days later than Earliest and Best but continues long in bearing. A magnificent cropper. Well-filled pods; large, handsome, un- equaled quality; wrinkled, (irows .3 feet in height, requiring little or no brushing. It produces an abundance of the finest Peas possible, the vines being actually laden with pods; dark green, usually growing in pairs, containing from seven to nine Peas of the finest quality, which thoroughly fill the pod. The Peas preserve their tenderness and superb fiavor long after they are young. Prices same as Earliest and Best.
HAnnOND'S IMPROVED TELEPHONE PEA.
The largest yielding and sweetest quality of any late wrinkled Pea now grown. No late vwy/ Pea; ever introduced can compare in yield and quality with my improved Strain of Telephone Peas. Market-gardeners find it the most profitable sort. The vines often bear 18 to 20 pods per stalk, each containing 8 to 12 large Peas of the most delicious flavor ever found in a Pea. I could fill pages with testimonials and merits of my Improved Telephone Peas. Prices same as Earliest and Best.
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HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
MICHIGAN NORTHERN GROWN SEED PEAS.
Are Best on Earth. Produce Earlier Crops Than Others, and Free from Bugs.
PRICES of ail varieties of Peas on tliis page, unless otiierwise quoted: Pkt. 10 cts.. pt. 15 cts., qt. 28 cts., by mall, post-paid; by express or freight, pt. 10 cts., qt. 15 cts., pk. 50 cts., pk. 85 cts., 14 bu. $1.55. bu. $2.90. THOSE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK {^■) ARE WRINKLED VARIETIES.
EXTRA=EARLY PEAS.
*NOTT'S EXCELSIOR. The earliest and best new extra-early dwarf wrinkled Pea. In earliness it equals American Wonder; in height about 15 inches; in quality equal to Premium Gem, and as a cropper it excels either. In a com- parative test, with above side by- side, Nott's Excelsior yielded one quarter more pods by measure, and by weight one third more, which shows conclusively that the pods of Nott's Excelsior are more compactly filled with Peas; a great yielder, because it can be planted so much closer than tall- growing sorts.
*NOTT'SNEW PERFECTION. Anew Pea, introduced in 1898. A dwarf pea, wrinkled, claimed to be bet- ter than Nott's Excelsior. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cts., post- paid; y2 peck 60 cts., peck $1.00.
*AIVIERICAN WONDER. This distinct and fine flavored variety grows only 8 to 10 inches high, and is extremely early.
*EXTRA-EARLY PREMIUM GEM. A very fine dwarf Pea of the Little Gem type, on which it is an improvement; larger pods and more pro- ductive. Highly recommended.
ALASKA. A standard variety and the earliest of an Uue Peas, proving to be not only several days earlier than most early sorts, but of a larger size, and 10 per cent, more productive. Vines grow about 20 inches high, maturing the crop for one picking; of excellent quality.
FIRST AND BEST. Vines about 18 incbes, bear- ing straight, handsome pods, containing 6 to 8 medium-sized round Peas. Matures in about 45 days.
LATE PEAS.
*BL1SS' EVERBEARING. Pods closely filled with large, luscious, wrinkled Peas, very productive. Of similar type to the well-known and popular Champion of England. Season medium to late, continues in bearing about two months.
*CHAnPION OF ENGLAND. Undoubtedly one of the best Peas grown, and very popular. It is very productive, and the Peas are of a delicious flavor. In long years of introduction, nothing better in quality has ever been produced. Height, 4 to 5 feet.
BLACK-EYED HARROWFAT. A well-known popular late sort. Special low prices on large lots.
Mratagem.
SECOND-EARLY SORTS.
HAMMOND'S MORNING STAR. In
this choice and remarkable variety I am confident I place before the public a Pea which, when sufficiently known, will everywhere be recognized as an excellent sort for a summer and autumn crop. Height of vines, 18 inches to 2 feet.
HAMMOND'S IMPKOTED STRAT- AGEM. This I consider a wonderful Pea. Very prol- ific, an enormous yielder; produces pods measuring nearly six inches in length; well^fllled. containing as high as 14 large, fine-flavored wrinkled Peas. ^HEROINE- About 2i4 feet high. It produces abundantly long, well- lilled pods. "JUNO. A second-early; height, 3 feet. Pods 3 to Z)4 inches long, well- filled,containing 6 to 8 large wrinkled Peas of excellent quality.
*H0RSF0RD'S MARKET-GARDEN, a grand variety coming in between Little Gem and Advancer, v mes 2 feet high; a prolific bearer.
*McLEAN'S ADVANCER. Height, 2)4 feet; great favorite
everywhere.
MELTING SFG 4R. Well deserves its name. They should be cooked and eaten, pods and all, the same as Wax Beans.
CANADA IMPROVED WHITE FIELD. Used extensively for feeding stock and for making soups. Pk. 30 cts., bu. SI, t> to 20 bu. 85 cts. per bu.; bags free.
HAMMOND'S WHIPPOORWILL COW PEAS.^ These are of great value in the Southern States, and also in the Northern States, as a green summer feed for sheep, and as a green crop for plowing under. They gather nitrogen —the most expensive fertilizing element — from the air. and greatly improve the land. Bu. SI. 50, 3 to 10 bu. lots, $l.iO per bu.
( If you want a quantity of SEED PEAS, or > ^ anything else, do not fail to send for my WHOLE- ^ ^ SAIiE CATAIiOGTJE. It will save you money. Hammond's are the best Seeds that grow.
HABBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD. MICH.
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Improved Guernsey Parsnip.
PARSNIPS.
HAMMOND'S IM- PROVED GUERNSEY.
I have improved this variety by careful selection ; it is to-day the, sweetest, fin- est-grained Parsnip grown, and a heavy cropper ; smooth, thick roots, about 12 inches long. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., Mlb- 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., post-paid.
MPROVED LONG, SMOOTH, HOLLOW, CROWN. An old
standard variety; of fine quality, with very long roots. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., M lb., 10 cts., lb. 30 cts.
RHUBARB or PIE PLANT.
LARGE VICTORIA. Of
quick growth, fine flavor, the standard variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts. 1/2 lb. 50 cts., lb. 90 cts
PEPPERS.
HAMMOND'S KING OF REDS. The unusually large, glossy, scarlet fruits measure from eight to twelve inches in length, by two and a half inches in breadth ; of mild, pleas- ant flavor. Productive, ornamental, and without exception the best of all red peppers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 ct*s., H lb. 60 cts,, lb. %2 00, post-paid.
HAMMOND'S LONG RED CAYENNE. Hot and pungent. Price same as Kuby King.
RUBY KING. Remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste; most excellent for stuffing or for pepper-hash. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., K lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50, post-paid.
BELL, or BULL-NOSE. Also called Sweet Mountain. Early red variety; large size, mild flavor; one of the best for pickling. Price same as Ruby King.
GOLDEN QUEEN. Color, yellow; in other re- spects same as Ruby King. Prices same.
CELESTIAL. A popular new pepper; well liked. Prices same as Ruby King.
RED ETNA. Another very popular red pepper; mild and excellent. Prices same as Ruby King.
Hammond's King of Reds.
The Genuine Mammoth Pumpkin.
PUMPKINS.
HAMMOND'S GENUINE MAMMOTH, or TRUE POT- IRON. (Also called King of the Mammoths, Large Yellow Mammoth, Mammoth |50 Pumpkin, and Jumpo Pumpkin.) Wonderfully grand and colossal variety, astonishing every one by its mammoth size and heavy weight. Think of it! a single Pumpkin weighing 469 pounds— this variety has attained that weight. It is always a prize-winner at every fair and exhibition. It is one of the best pie and table varieties grown ; a splendid keeper, and valuable for feeding pur- poses. I control the complete stock of this variety. I do not save seed from specimens weighing less than 200 lbs. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts., post-paid. Deduct 8 cts. per lb. on Pumpkin Seed ordered by express or freight.
HAnnOND'S HUNDRED WEIGHT. Will surpass any variety in size; an extra selection, and my im- provement on Genuine Mammoth. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., K lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00, post-paid.
JAPANESE PIE. A very valuable new Pumpkin. You should try it by all means. Price same as Quaker Pie.
QUAKER PIE. Hardy and productive. Especially valuable for pies; fine-grained; rich flavor. It is early, and keeps late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., post-paid.
WINTER LUXURY. Few Pumpkins can equal Winter Luxury for cooking. Best Pumpkin grown for pies. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts.
LARGE COMMON YELLOW FIELD. (Yankee Cow Pumpkin). Hardiest of all Pumpkins; good for pies; splendid stock Pumpkin. Pkt. 5cts., oz. 6cts., M lb. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. $1.40, post-paid.
SMALL SUGAR. Very handsome, prolific; sweet, excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 12 cts., lb. 40 cts., post-paid.
TOBACCO.
FINE HAVANA. A heavy cropper, delightful flavor, and the earliest cigar variety to mature, and will grow two crops from one planting, in the South. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. An old and well-tried variety, from which good crops are grown, especially in the Connecticut Valley. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20., H lb., 75 cts.
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HABEY If. HAMMOND, FIJ'IELD, MICH.
PRICES of ail varieties of Squashes, unless otherwise post-paid; if ordered by exoress or freight, at
NEW MAMMOTH WHITE bU^^tt (Scalloped or Improved Patty-pan Squash). A decided im- provement on the old White Bush Scalloped. It is much larger in size, and clear, waxy white in color ; very productive, with tender and deli- cate flesh.
NEW GIANT SUnnER CROOKNECK. This new
strain is even earlier than the common variety.
while the Squashes grow to an extra large size,
measuring from 18 inches to 2 feet long, and of
finest quality. FORDHOOK. One of the earliest winter Squashes.
A good yielder and an excellent keeper. PIKE'S PEAK, or SIBLEY. Shell smooth, thin,
pale green; flesh thick, solid, deep orange, very
dry.
BOSTON MARROW. About 10 days later than the Bush sorts; a good keeper and of fine flavor.
THE FAXON. A new variety of medium size; very early and productive; flesh orange color and of excellent quality. Matures early enough for summer use, and a splendid winter sort.
NEW GOLDEN HUBBARD. This is a very distinct sort of the shape and general character of the Hubbard but a little smaller; earlier to mature and of rich orange-red color, instead of the
quoted: Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 7 cts., H lb. 12 cts.. lb. 35 cts., expense of purchaser, deduct 8 cents per pound.
dark olive green of the old Hubbard. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., ^ lb. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts., post-paid. HAMMOND'S MAMMOTH HUBBARD. A great improvement over the old Hubbard. Noted for its enormous size, and such stock is sure of being a good seller in any market. The Mammoth. Hubbard Squash is more attractive in market than the common variety, superior in quality to the well-known Hubbard, and supe- rior in its enormous size. If you want some mammoth squashes, do not fail to plant this. I save seed only from specimens of 25 pounds and over. Pkt. 5 cts., oz, 10 cts., M lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., post-paid. CHICAGO WARTED HUBBARD. An ideal Hub- bard. Large, blackish green, hard as wood, with warty knobs all over it; the best of its class. Rich in quality; a keeper, and thick-fleshed, such as will sell at sight. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., post-paid. MAMMOTH CHILI. Often weighs 200 to 300 pounds. Good for stock and exhibition. The boys' delight. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., post-paid.
HORSE RADISH SETS. Every one likes Horse Radish, which is so easily grown from sets. Dozen sets, 15 cts., or 70 cts. per 100 by mail, post-paid. Express or freight: 100,40 cts., 1000
♦ to 5000, $3.00 a thousand.
HAnnOND'S EARLIEST HAnnOTH PEANUT. The earliest, largest, sweet- est, heaviest yielding variety of Pea- nuts. Will yield 150 bushels per acre under good cultivation, either here in
the North or in the South. Every boy and girl can grow their own peanuts here in the North. Vines 3% to 4 feet across, also make valuable forage for stock. Will grow on any soil. Very profitable crop. Pkt. 5 cts.. Pt. 20 cts., qt. 30 cts., post-paid. By express or freight, pt. 15 cts., qt. 20 cts., Yz peck 40 cts., peck 75 cts., bushel $2.50.
HAMMOND'S DOMESTIC COFFEE BERRY. Also called German Cof- fee Berry. An ex- cellent substitute for Cofl'ee, or can be mixed with half Coffee, improving the flavor. Costs only one cent a pound to grow. Used in all leading hotels and restaurants in Europe. By selection my seed of this strain will ripen anywhere in the North in August before frost. Seed grown South will not do this. My price is very low, get a start now. Planted same as corn. A rare luxury. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 30 cts., lb. 70 cts., post-paid. Not. prepaid, 5 to 25 lbs., 40 cts. per pound.
MUSHROOM SPAWN. I ofl'er the very best im- ported English variety in bricks of about IV2 lb. each. Price in bricks 30 cts. per lb., by mail, post-paid. By express : 15 cts. per lb. ; $10.00 per 100 lbs.
HAKKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S EARLIEST-aheMofall assDSYS
Hammond's Earliest Tomato on Earth.
This great Tomato novelty I introduced to my friends last year for the first time. With us in the far north it is our study to produce extremely early vegetables, such as will ripen and produce perfect fruit in a short time. In my Earliest Tomato on Earth I offer you the earliest, perfectly smooth, beauti- fully colored, and finesx, flavored Tomato ever grown. They will ripen in 78 days with ordinary care, w^hile under special care I have had ripe Tomatoes in 65 days. It has been thor- oughly tested in my trial grounds by the side of over sixty varieties, and among them varieties claimed to be the ear- liest known, but in every trial Earliest on Earth proved 22 to 30 days earlier than any of the so-called extra earlies. They are immense yielders, and produce an abundance of the Handsomest Tomatoes one could desire. This is not the largest Tomato grown, but the earliest perfectly smooth variety. I have selected this variety for iive years, and am still improving on its present high standard. I hope to make this va- riety produce ripe Tomatoes in 50 days. You will make a great mistake if you fail to give it a trial this season. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., J^oz. 20 cts., oz. 35 cts. M lb., $1.10.
HAnnOND'S GOLDEN BEAUTY.
I now candidly believe I offer you in Hammond's Gol- den Beauty the most gorgeous and wonderful of all Yellow Tomatoes. Nearly every one wants to grow a few yellow tomatoes, and owing to the exceptional beauty of this the queen of yellows, it is bound to become as popular as any red sort now offered. To introduce it I offer premiums as follows: For largest, handsomest-formed tomato grown this year a 85 due-bill each year for 10 years to be selerted in seeds. 2d prize, a $50 Gold Watch. 3rd prize, a handsome $50 King. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., }4 oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts.
HAnnoND's HAnnoTH red.
See illustration of this mammoth Tomato on back cover of Catalogue. I now have the pleasure of offering my cus- tomers an improved extra large tomato more ponderous in size than any tomato on Earth. Years of selection of seed from tomatoes of 4 to 4^ lbs. each is the result of this won- derful acquisition. Every one seeing them growing re- marks how gorgeous, marvelous, handsome, productive. A fiery red, splendid keeper. See list of prizes, back cover.
Pkt., 15 cts. ; 3 pkts., 30 cts. ; 14 oz., 40 cts. ; oz., 60 cts.
HAnnOND*S WONDERFUL TREE TOMATO.
A great early tree tomato, growing up- right, requiring no sup- port; very ornamental, tomatoes of bright red color of mammoth size. I have grown them to weigh 3 to 3^ lbs. It is also an ever-bearing sort, continuing In bear- ing a month longer than any other sort. I will pay aiOO in prizes as fol- lows ; $50 for the larg- est tomato sent me before Nov. 1; $20 for second largest ; $10 each for next three largest, five prizes in all. Try this greatest of tomatoes. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts., 3^ oz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts.
Maule's New Imperial. Mr. Maule says: '■ 1 believe this the earliest smooth tomato in cultivation, and will pro- duce more and better fruit than any variety known. Will hold out all through the season until killed by frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 12 cts., 1^ lb. 40 cts. , lb. $1.25., post-paid.
Stone. Large, bright scarlet; smooth, ripening evenly; solid; excellent shipper; quality the best; fine for can- ning; a good keeper; not subject to rot. Price same as Imperial.
Dwarf Champion. Form smooth; attractive in appear- ance. Piice same as Imperial.
Ponderosa, or No. 400. The largest tomato grown. Very handsome, smooth, crimson color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., X lb- 50 cts.
Peach. This very useful and beautiful oddity is almost identical with some forms of peaches, both in shape and color. Price same as Imperial.
For lack of space I can not describe the following sorts, too well known, in fact, to require description. I furnish them all at, pkt. 5 cts, , oz. 12 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb., $1.25, post- paid; Maule's Earliest, Fordhook First. Crimson Cushion, Ignotum. Beauty. Livingston's Perfection, Livingston's Beauty, Acme, Matchless, Livingston's Honor Bright, Royal Red. Atlantic Prize, Paragon, Golden Trophy, Golden Queen, Mikado, or Turner's Hybrid.
Burpee's Combination. A new novelty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.
Matile's
20 cts.
Enormous. A new novelty. Pkt. 5 cts.,
nillTinil I grow and save all the Tomato Seed I offer from choice selected fruits of true original type. This seed liAII I IMN <'osfs me to grow double the price I am offered seed saved without selection, and sometimes refuse of UnV I • vlll canning concerns. I grow it myself; hence I know my Tomato Seed is the best.
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HABKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
DAMMOND'S NEW OAT, THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.
ties bave been, but of cofirse. after ten years or 9* S™'!*'' 0° 'Jf, IKther?
of the above fourteen varieties attracted m_3;a,t»tton^mo^
ished to know the weight of such a grand
¥iTre'°w"as°rbu^b°e'^lSc\°o?S;rvariSriSiroiV
Of the others. There was just a bushel by meaj^^re.^ Ijvis "
mir"of"' scales close by I got permission to weigh them. They tipped the beam at
oat, and noticing a learned from Mr. Alcazar
the mauager. that this qat,originated_in western^beriaj.^^^
learned from Hr^ic^a^^^^ e^,a^,s from the originator
IS're stSc& af i faSulouri?ice!and%va by them the most promising oat ^novelty
^.SSp^Sef'orblsr^^^^^ ^'^J/for this prize^you may be the lucky maiT
Pkt. 10 cts.. lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00 postpafd. By freight or express, i4 pk- 30 cts., pk. 50 cts.
85 cts., bu. $1.50, 2 to 5 bu. $1.25 per bu., 10 to 25 bu. $1.00 per bu.
H bu,
HABKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S MICHIfiAN N0RTBERN4R0WN SEED OATS
Are the BEST in America.
The Michigan
Wonder Oat.
18,240 bushels Michigan Wonder
sold by me spring of 1899, yet did not have enough to supply the demand, being compelled to re- turn money to those ordering late in the season. -Introduced by me spring of 1896, and becoming more popular every year.
The Michigan Wonder, with the single exception of my new oat, the Czar of Russia, is the heaviest yielding, finest quality, and ear- liest pure white Oat ever offered the American farmer. It is the heaviest of Oats, weighing from 40 to 50 pounds per bushel, in good oat seasons reaching the 50-pound mark. The straw is of medium length, straight, exceedingly stiff, grows very strong, has never been known to lodge, withstands any storm. Hull very thin, nearly all meat, most desirable for feeding or milling. 150 bushels per acre is not an uncommon yield, hundreds of farmers having reported 125 to 160 per acre. One in Montana writes he secured from 5 acres 853 bushels, 171 bushels per acre. Never shows rust or smut. My seed grown on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm is free from all foul seeds. I guarantee them so, and as clean as modern machinery can make them. Don't wait longer, get a start now, buy from headquarters, and get Genuine Seed.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 15 cts., 3 lbs. 35 cts.; by express or freight, pk. 25 cts., bu. of 32 lbs. (we sell by weigfit) 80 cts., 5 bu. $3.50, 10 bu. $6; 25 bu. or more, 55 cts. per bu. Bags free.
MORiaAfiE LIFTER OATS.
Nothing more appropriate than Mortgage^ Lifter, we think, could fill the bill as a name for this new Oat. It is early, as early as any other oats in cultivation, and early oats always pay, and pay big, because they are the first in the market. The straw is strong and stiff, just the kind of straw you would expect the king of all oats to have, and so far has never shown the slightest sign of rust. It is full of fresh new
fREMEMBER,
blood, and overflowing with vigor; so strong is it that protracted droughts, heavy rains, hot winds, and raw, freezing weather have no effect upon its growth. Once sown, it grows from start to finish, (fespite the elements. In these years of changeable weather we need something we can always count on, always sure of, and if you can be sure of anything it is a crop of Mortgage- Lifter Oats. It is a very heavy oat, weighing about 50 pounds per bushel when cleaned. You may know it is a heavy Oat from the fact that the 8 bushels SI purchased from the introducer came in two common American seamless bags; each bag contained four bushels by weight, and they would hold but two bushels of wheat. It will pay you big to introduce it in your section.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, lb. 15 cts., 3 lbs. 35 cts.; express or freight, pk. 20 cts., bu. 70 cts., 5 bu. $3.00, 10 bu. $5.00, 25 bu. at 45 cts. per bu. Bags free.
that for every dollar you send me for Seed Oats, or other Seeds, you
{ have the privilege of selecting Free, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in v
? packets to the amount of 50 cents. (
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HABBY SAMMOlsri), S'IPIELD, MICH.
Hammond s American Pride Early Yellow Dent Corn.
The Largest-eared and Earliest Yellow Dent Corn in America.
, American Pride in 1898 yielded 197 bushels of shelled Corn per acre, grown by Mundy & Fifleld Bay City, Mich. Grown on my trial grounds during the past four years, and tested beside twenty-six different varieties of dent Corn it outyielded all other varieties in every trial. The above ear is a fair representation of one-hall an ear lo inches long, reduced in size. I have hundreds of testimonials from my customers who planted this wonderful Corn last year 1 reciive reports every day of yields of 100 to 150 bushels of shelled Corn per acre. It has astonished every one in yield and in elSss ripening in nearly every State in 80 to 90 days, which is remarkable when the great size of the ear and its wonder- ful yilldinTqualities are considered. There is no relson why you can not grow 197 bushels, or more, per acre as Mundy & meld did Only give this sort a trial, and 1 guarantee you will never regret the purchase. 3.25abushels sold to tomers in i899. Thousands of testimonials on file ; sent free to you on request. The demand for im is bound to far exc^eed mv supply <o please order early. Prices: Sample ear by mail, post paid, 2o cts., lb. 20 cts., pkt. 10 cts. ; by express or freight, pk. ^cts., pk. 10 cts., bu. $1.25; 3 bu. $3.25; 5 to 25 bu. $1.00 per bu. , bags free.
-AEORCREFIELDofWHITECAP DENT|,^|{j^
ON SftGiww Valley SEED farm.i898 | peb^^
HAMMOND'S WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT.
The illustration of my field of White Cap Dent, growing for seed on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm, is accurately engraved from a photograph, reduced in size. It combines and merits more good qualities than any other variety, with the exception of Hammond's American Pride. It is a vigorous grower, aver- aging 6 to 7 feet in height, producing on each stalk two large ears, well filled to the extreme end of the cob. It will grow more bushels of Corn on thin, poor land, than any other Corn known. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 18 cts , sample ear 15 cts., post-paid, by express or freight, pk. 30 cts., bu. 81, sack of 2 bu. $1.80, 10 bu., or more, at 80 cts. per bu., sacks included.
IOWA "SILVER MINE" DENT CORN. The
stalks grow to a height of 7 or 8 feet, and set the ears about 3K to 4 feet from the ground. The ears measure from 10 to 12 inches in length, and often weigh 1J4 pounds. 16 to 20 straight rows of deep, pure white kernels on a small white cob. It matures in 100 days, being about two weeks earlier than Champion \NTiite Pearl. It has yielded over 200 bushels to the acre. Prices s&nie as White Cap.
POP=CORN FOR THE BOYS.
the
Monarch WhiU Rice Pop-Corn.
RKn IlEirTY. A new variety of extreme beauty.
grains are a handsome dark red, of great depth. MONARCH WHITE RICE. Every grower of Pop-Com is
acquainted with White Rice. This is an improvement on
the old variety MAPLEDALE PROLIFIC. ^ most prolific and valuable
new Pop-Corn. qUEEN'S GOLDEN. Another valuable variety.
Prices of all varieties: Ptt. 5 cts., pt. 18 cts., qt. 30 cts.. post-paid; by express, qt. 15 cts. , 10 lbs. or more, 7 cts. per lb., shelled.
HAKRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S NORTHERN=QROWN SEED CORN.
1 claim that my northern-grown Seed Corn will ripen two to three weeks before Corn grown from southern- and eastern- grown seed. There is no question that a change of Seed Corn is a great benefit, especially if you get my seed that has ripened here in the North. It costs you less than 20 cents per acre, freight included, to use my choice, carefully selected, and flre-dried Seed Corn. It can not fail to grow with more vigor, be earlier, return larger crops, and in every particular be superior to Corn grown in other States. A trial will con- vince you. Every grain of Corn is guaranteed to be of crop 1899. :
HAMMOND'S THOROUGH-BRED WHITE DENT.
The conquering Uewey among Corns. For years I have dreamed of the day when this, the king of all white Dent Corns, would reach my ideal of perfection. Nine years of selection by myself demonstrates the fact that Hammond's Thorough-bred stands at the head of all white or yellow Dent Corns in earliness, size of ear, beauty, vigorous growth, number of rows, smallness of cob, weight, and yield. 1 hive a standing offer of $500 to any of my customers that can produce a corn with the many merits combined in Hammond's Thorough-bred White Dent. 1 am sure it will ripen nearly everywhere in 65 to 75 days. American Pride has yielded 197 bushels of shelled corn per acre, and I am positive Thorough-bred will go 50 to 75 bushels better. Never in all my experience in the seed business have 1 had the pleasure of offering a novelty so near perfection as this corn. I will pay $100 Cash for best ear sent me next fall. Go in for the prize; also have best Corn on earth.
PRICES: Pkt. 10 cts., sample ear 35 cts., lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. 80 cts., post-paid; by freight or express, 1-2 pk. 40 cts., pk. 75 cts., 1-2 bu. $1.25, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. $3.50, 5 to 10 bu. $1.50 a bu.; bags free.
MAMMOTH EIGHT ROWED EARLY YELLOW FLINT. Matures in 65 to 75 days. Yields 100 to 175 baskets of ears per acre. Best flint corn grown.
PRICES: Sample lb. or ear 15 cts., post-paid; pk 30 cts., bu. $1.00, 2 bu. $1.80, 10 bu. or more. 80 cts. per bu.
For lack of space, I can not describe the following well-known and popular sorts. I have choice selected seed of all, at prices as follows:
Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 18 cts^ sample ear 15 cts., post-paid ; by express or freight, pk. 30 cts., bu. $1, sack of 2 bu. $1.80, 10 bu. or more at 80c. perbu.; bags included, delivered f. o. b. cars. EAKIiY MASTODON, GOIiDEN BEAUTY, IOWA GOLD MINE, IMPROVED LE AMINO, MATJLE'S KLONDIKE, PRIDE OF THE NORTH, Mllili'S GOLDEN SUPERIOR,
WATERLOO EARLY DENT,
CHAMPION WHITE PEARL.
For Evergreen Fodder, and Cuban Giant Ensilage Corns, see page 35.
iIPE AUGUST 19^^
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HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIPIELD, MICH.
MAMMOTH WHITE FRENCH ARTICHOKE.
The Greatest Food for Hogs. Yields 600 to 1,000 Bushels per Acre.
The wonderful productiveness and ease with which these A7i:ichol<es can be produced is always a surprise to those who cultivate them for the first time. Cut them, plant and cultivate the same as potatoes. As easily grown and no bugs to fight. Plant April 1st to May 15th. They are excellent food for cattle, sheep, and horses, and the cheapest and healthiest hog-food raised, one acre being equal ♦o five acres of corn for building up large, healthy frames, with plenty of bone and muscle. They not only grow rapidly, but fatten on them, only requiring corn for a short time in the finishing process. The hogs harvest them themselves, thus saving all expense, even that of feeding. Freezing and thaw- ing do not injure them, and the hogs will feed themselves from October 1, in this latitude, until the late spring, when grass has come, except when the ground has frozen solid. Also, they are a certain preventive of disease. We have never known hogs fed on artichokes to die with cholera, while herds around them died by the score. No farmer can-do better than plant a piece of ground to artichokes, without delay. On good corn land they produce from 600 to 1.000 bushels per acre, and do not fail in dry seasons. The tops, which are produced in immense quantity, make excellent food for horses, cattle, sheep, and mules, when properly cured. To destroy them, plow them under when they have attained a foot in height. These are much easier destroyed thau the wild variety. Prices, by mail, post-paid, lb., 20cts.; 4 lbs., 45 cts.; freight or express, pk.,25cts.; bu., 80cts.; bbl., $2.00; 3 to 10 bbls., $1.95 per bbl.
HAMMOND'S EXTRA=CLEAN GRASS SEEDS.
For years I have had grown here in Michigan my supplies of the choicest clover and grass seeds. I will gladly mail samples free, and quote rock-bottom prices at any time on request. I can save you money on every deal. My choice, northern-grown, extra-cleaned grass seeds are far superior to those offered by seedsmen and commission dealers in large cities, who buy the seed that is shipped in from elevators, farmers, etc., everywhere. You will notice that these dealers never guarantee their seed as I do. Grass seed is net. No free seeds.
Red Top . Extra choice, 81.25 per bu. German or Golden Millet. This is the best variety of millet grown, and one of the best forage plants. Well adapted to any kind of soil. Cows, horses, and other farm stock are exceedingly fond of it. eating it with much relish. Lb., post-paid, lb cts. ; by express or freight, pk., 30cts. ; bu., 75 cts.; 5 bus.. 83..tO. Hangarian Millet. Valuable soiling plant. Grows on light soil; stands heat and drought. Prices same as Ger- man.
Rape. Dwarf Essex. Valuable forage plant. Lb.. 20 cts. post-paid; lO lbs., 10 cts. per lb. ; 20 lbs. or more 8 cts. a lb.
Recleaned Clovers and Grasses.
Crimson or Scarlet. Highly recommended for improve- ment of the soil, and is one of the best for hay and for- age. Can be sown at any time during the summer. Post- paid, lb., 20 cts.; at buyer's expense by freight or express, }4 bu., 70 cts.; X bu., SI; M bu., S2; bu., U.
Alsike. Hardy, fine for pastures, sweet and makes grand honey. Post-paid, lb., 20 cts.; at buyer's expense by freight or express, }4 bu., 90 cts.; }4 bu., 81.70; }4 bu., $3.20; bu., $6.
Medium Red. The standard variety for forage and pas ture. Post-paid, lb., 20 cts. Market price for best quality seed. Write for quotations.
Mammoth Red- Nearly identical to above, except that it grows larger. Post-paid, lb., 20 cts. Market price for best quality of seed. Write for quotations.
White Clorer. i lb., post-paid. 35 cts. : 3 lbs., 75 cts.
.41faUa. or Lucerne. Pine forage for a high, dry soil. It roots deep. Post-paid, lb., 20 cts. ; at buyer's expense, by freight or express, }i bu., 75 cts.; X bu.. $1.40; }4 bu., 82.60; bu., $5.
Grass Mixture. (Por permanent pasture.) Contains, blended in proper proportions for the purpose, the fol- lowing grasses: Orchard Grass, Sheep's Fescue. Meadow Fescue, Hard Fescue, Canadian Blue. Sweet Vernal. Mead- ow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat, Red Top, Kentucky Blue. Italian Rye Grass. Perennial Rye Grass. Rhode Island Bent. Timothy. Wood Meadow, Rough-Staked Meadow, Alsike Clover, While Clover, Mammoth Clover. Bu., §2.
Kentucky Blue Grass. (Fancy triple-cleaned.) Valuable for pasture when mixed with other varieties. Qt., 15 cts.; bu., U lbs., 81.25, 5 bus. and over. 81 per bu.
Orchard Grass. One of the most desirable pasture grasses. Qt., 15 cts. ; bu.. 12 lbs., 81.25.
Timothy. Qt., 20 cts.; bu., 45 lbs. Market-price for best Michigan seed. Write for quotations.
Hammond's Lawn Grass Seed. My lawn grass is the — finest in the world. It is composed of a mixture of grasses best adapted to produce a permanent and fine turf, so that a rich, deep green, velvety A "Z/ lawn is constantly maintained. By mail, post-paid, finest quality, qt.. 20 cts.; 2 qts., .35 cts.; by express or freight, M pk., 40 cts. ; pk., 75 cts. ; y> bu., 81.25; oa..r2.40.
HARBY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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Hamnioad's Selected Northern-Grown Farm Seeds.
Following Seeds are grown, cleaned, and tested under my supervision. I guarantee them the best seeds that can be grown. Bags free with all farm seeds.
HAMMOND'S SUCCESS BEARDLESS BARLEY.
A wonderful new extra early Beard- less Barley of great merit, the best for •^AP*/!'/ all purposes, outyields all other sorts. , ^ 40 to 75 bushels per acre are the com- mon yields. Maltsters prefer it to all other kinds. It is so superior to all others, I oifer only this. Pk. 30 cts., bu. $1.00, 2 to 10 bus. 95 cts. per bushel. BUCKWEAT, NEW JAPANESE. This is the most pro- ductive of all Buckwheat, and decidedly the most profitable variety to raise. Pk. 25 cts., bu. 90 cts., 2 to 10 bus. 85 cts. per bu. BUCKWHEAT, SILVER HULL. A standard variety largely grown, and gives excellent satisfaction. My Michigan seed produces enormous crops of 30 to 48 bushels per acre. Pk. 25 cts., bu. 90 cts.,
2 to 10 bus. 85 cts. per bu.
SUGAR CANB.
EARLY AMBER. Most valuable variety for general cultivation, ripening as far north as Minnesota. By mail, pkt. 5 cts., lb. 25 cts., 4 lbs. 65 cts. ; by freight or express, pk. 35cts.,bu. $1.25. Bags free.
EARLY ORANXIE. A later variety, suitable for the South, Middle, and Western States. Prices the same as Early Amber.
CHUFAS, OR EARTH ALMONDS. A species of "grass nut " much used to fatten hogs. The nuts grow under the ground, easily reached by pigs or poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in April in rows 3 feet apart. One peck of seed per acre. Post-paid, pkt. 10 cts., quart 35 cts. ; by express, quart 25 cts., pk. $1.50, bu. $4.50.
COW, or SOUTHERN PEA. Yields 8 to 10 tons of fodder per acre, also the best growing crop to plow under. A wonderful plant, should be on every farm.
WHIPPOORWILL COW PEAS. An early bunch grow- ing variety ; a great favorite in the North and West; most prolific, and best variety grown. Pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.80, 2 to 10 bu. $1.50 per bu.
BLACK-EYE COW PEAS. A prolific vine-growing variety of merit seed often sold for table use. Prices same as Whippoorwill.
CANADA WHITE FIELD PEAS. Valuable for North- ern climates for cattle-feeding, and when sown with oats are excellent hog feed. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and for green soiling. Post- paid, qt. 25 cts.; by express or freight, Pk. 30 cts., bu. $1.25, 2 to 10 bus. $1.15 per bu., 20 to 50 bu. $1.05 per bu.
GREEN CANADA FIELD PEAS. Like above, except in color. Prices same as white.
EVERGREEN SUGAR FODDER CORN. Best ensilage corn. For green fodder. This makes the very sweetest and best ensilage or fodder corn, being far more nutritious than field corn. Cattle and stock t)f all kinds will eat every part, both of the stalks and leaves, from the fact that it is so very sweet and nutritious. Pk. 30 cts., bu. $1.00,
3 bus. or more at 90 cts. per bu.
CUBAN GIANT ENSILAGE. Prices same as Evergreen.
KAFFIR CORN. The average height is 6 feet. It is used as green fodder, and as such is eagerly eaten by all cattle, hogs, etc., while the seed (50 to 60 bushels per acre) makes an excellent fattener. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., 4 lbs. 55 cts., post-paid, pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.25.
TEOSINTE. A most prolific forage plant. Resembles Indian Corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader. The stalk is very nutritious. It can be cut several times during the season, yielding enormously. One seed will sometimes produce 20 to 60 shoots. Four pounds for an acre. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. a5 cts., lb. $1.25.
SUNFLOWER, MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. By mail, post- paid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 6 cts., pt. 15 cts., qt. 25 cts., 2qts. 40 cts.; by freight or express, qt. 10 cts., 2 qts. 18 cts., 4 qts. 32 cts., pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.75.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE is considered indispensable
by the sheep and cattle farmers of Great Britain, and is fast coming into use in this country on account of its rapid growth, being ready to feed in ten weeks from sowing, and producing twenty-five to thirty tons of green forage to the acre. It grows to a height of three feet, and covers the surface so densely as to smother out all weeds and to kill quack and other objectionable grasses. It can be sown all through the season, being perfectly hardy, withstands drought, and will produce a crop in any soil by sowing broadcast at the rate of five pounds to the acre. Unequaled as a pasture for sheep, as a fattening food for all kinds of live stock. Pkt. 5 cts., lb. 20 cts., post-paid ; 10 lbs. $1.00, 20 lbs. and over, 8 cts. per lb., by ex- press or freight. SOZA BEANS, or SOY BEANS. The dry beans, roasted and ground, closely resemble and taste very much like coffee. Its great value, however, is as a forage crop and for fertilizing the soil and for pasturing, or feeding the green fodder, of which it yields eight to ten tons per acre. Sow broad- cast one-half bushel to the acre, or it may be planted in drills three feet apart and one foot between plants. My seed grown in latitude of Augusta, Me., will ripen in any State. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., post-paid; peck 65 cts., bu. $2.25, by freight or express. SPANISH PEANUTS. The Peanut is indeed profit- able to grow, but comes into play mainly with the average farmer in the North and the West as a plant for hog fattening. It is great for that. It can not be beat, and we are satisfied that if you will give it a trial, it will repay itself many a time. The nut is eaten eagerly by cattle, poultry, and hogs. It will add more pounds to a hog than corn. The straw is eagerly eaten by cattle. Qt. 30 cts., post-paid; express or freight, Y2 peck 35 cts., pk. 65 cts., bu. $2.40. SPRING RYE, HAMMOND'S EARLIEST. The very best variety obtainable. Pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.50, 2 to 10 bus. $1.25 per bu. SPRING WHEAT. HAMMOMD'S NORTHERN. A new variety I obtained from the far North, am sure it will give best of yields. Pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.50,- 2 to 10 bus. $1.25 per bu. SAND VETCH. Invaluable for early pasturing or soiling. Lb. 25 cts., post-paid; not prepaid, 10 to 50 lbs. 8 cts. per pound. JAPANESE MILLEL Grows 6 to 8 feet, yielding 12 to 20 tons per acre. Sow 20 lbs. to acre. Lb. 20 cts., post-paid; peck 50 cts., bu. $1.60, 2 to 10 bus. $1.30 per bu.
PUMPKIN, LARGE COMMON YELLOW FIELD. Very productive, grown for feeding stock. Lb. 30 cts., 5 to 25 lbs. 26 cts. per lb., post-paid.
HAMMOND'S HOG FOOD PEA. This is the most productive of all field peas and profitable to grow and turn hogs in be- fore ripe, gives more pasturage than any other crop for hogs or cattle. Yields 40 to 60 bushels peas per acre. Qt. 30 cts., post-paid; by express or freight, pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.35, 2 to 10 bus. $1.50 per bu.
Hammond's Hog Food Fea.
BELOW is a photograph of Mrs. Harry N. Hammond, taken at the age of 17. Mrs. Hammond is now acknowledged the LEADING EXPERT FLOWER SEEDSWOMftN OF AMERICA, and has spent years of study In the Flower Seed growing sections of America and Europe. Her articles on Flower Culture are read with interest. She writes for the leading Floral Magazines. She knows exactly how to grow the very best Flower Seeds, and only the BEST are offered our customers. Mrs. Hammond's long experience and hard study has gained her a knowledge of Flower Seed culture not possessed by any man or woman in this country. I have such confidence in her ability that I have placed her at the head of my Flower Seed Depart- ment. All communications regarding flowers, especially from her sex, will be answered promptly, and orders addressed to [; Mrs. Hammond will have her personal atteniion. (||!
HAKKY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S SELECT FLOWER 5EEDS.
My Flower Seed Department is tinder the Management of Mrs. Harry N. Hammond*
The Best, and Nothing but the Best, is my motto in flower seeds, as well as all other seeds I offer in this catalogue. The following list contains the cream of the flower kingdom, including all the finest strains of the best varieties and many new and special flowers of unusual beauty, and are guaranteed to give satisfaction. I have one great advantage over all other seedsmen; namely, the co-operation of my wife, Mrs. Hammond, who is now recognized as the leading flower seed expert seedswoman of Amer- ica. Mrs. Hammond has spent years in the study of flower seed growing, not only in all flower seed sections of America, but has also visited the principal flower seed growers of Europe. Her great knowl- edge of the sources of obtaining the very best flower seeds, together with her experience in assisting in the growing of many varieties on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm, is of inestimable value to me as well as my customers, as our flower seeds are so carefully grown and selected that they can not fail to give the best satisfaction. Our high-quality flower seeds are produced by thoroughly careful, painstaking and expensive methods. They are far superior to the cheap flower seeds usually sold.
T know my flower seeds are the t»6st t/(at (/row, and to introduce them everywhere I make the same liberal offer as on vegetable seeds, namely: That for every dollar you send me for seeds of any kind in this catalogue, you are entitled to select flower seeds in packets, free, to the amount of 50 cts. Or, send me $1, and select flower seeds in packets to the amount of $1.50. Send 50 cts., and select to the amount of 75 cts. Note low prices of sweet peas.
My 5-acre field of Hammond's Premium Asters.
Growing for seed the past season on my Saginaw Valley Seed Farm. Photographed August :
ASTER. Hammond's Premium. Mixed. This is, without exception the finest mixture of Asters ever sent out by any seedsman. I No pains or expense have been spared in the selection of this superb mixture, which comprises a blending of the very choicest varieties obtainable. I can guaran- tee this superb strain of Asters as equal to any on the market. Pkt. 5 cts. COriET. This strain of Asters are 15 inches high, completely covered with superb, large double flowers, resembling the finest Chinese chrysan- themums. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. aiANT WHITE. A beautiful branching strain of
pure white asters, all one color. Pkt. 5 cts. GIANT COilET ASTER. The bride. White chang- ing to rose. Pkt. 5 cts. BETTRIDQE'S QUILLED ASTER. Another popu- lar sort. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
ASTERS. Cheap, mixed. Good sorts. Pkt. Sets.
ASTER, fmproved Victoria. Handsomest Aster in cultivation. I have an excellent strain of it. Flowers very large, and perfectly double. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. Paeony Perfection Dwarf. Grows 13 inches high ; compact habit, blooms profusely. Flowers large and perfectly double, colors rich and brilliant. Recommended for beds or masses. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered. Large double flowers, resembling chrysanthemums, valu- able habit of profuse flowering when others are done. 13 inches. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
Tall Chrysanthemum^flowered* Like the above,
but higher. Pkt. 5 cts. Dwarf Queen. Large flowering. Very excellent
asters. Finest mixture. Pkt. 5 cts. -
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HABBY N. HAMMOND, FLFIELD, MICH.
HAMMOND'S CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.
Alyssum, Siceet. AQERATUM. Valuable plants for large beds or borders. Choicest colors rnixed. Pkt. 5 cts. ABUTILON. Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bell-flower.Mixed colors. Plct 5 ct^s- AMARANIHUS. Choicest colors,
mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. ALYSSUM, SWEET. White, in clusters; beautiful for borders. Pkt. r, cts. ANTlRRHiNUM(Snapdragon). Gaily colored flowers. Choice mixed. Pkt 5 cts. ADONIS. Scarlet flowers; best
mixture. Pkt. 5 cts. BACHELOR'S BUTTON (Feverfew, C e n t a u r e a). Free-flowering plants, succeeding in any garden soil; a fine bedding plant for pot culture; blooms until frost. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. BALSAM, Hammond's Superb Ca- mellia-f lowered. The finest strain of perfectly double Balsams, producing masses of beautiful, brilliant-col- ored double flowers in the greatest profusion; of easy culture; suc- ceeds in a good, rich soil : also fine for pot culture and conservatory decorations. My strain can not be equaled. Pkt. 5 cents. " BALSAM. Hammond's Per= fection White. A pure white, elegant balsam. Every one should grow it. Pkt. 5 cts. BALSAM, Double. Spotted. A pecu- liarly striped, and spotted sort. Very beautiful. Pkt. 5 cts. CALENDULA. Double flowers; choice mixture of brilliant colors. Pkt. 5 cts. CALLIOPSIS. Bright golden flow- ers. Rich velvety and orange colors in choicest mixture. Pkt. 5 cts.
CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. Beauti- ful annual climbers; very orna- mental; bright golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.
CANNA. Stately and highly orna- mental foliage plants.
Cockscomb . from 5 to 10 feet high, and form- ing a most beautiful object for the lawn or for large circular beds. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. Sets. CELOSIA (cockscomb). Most pecu- liar and attractive, producing spikes of beautiful feathery flow- ers. Pkt. 5 cts. CANDYTUFT. Dwarf Hybrids. Among the most useful of hardy annuals. Produces clusters of flowers freely ; makes a splendid border. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. CANDYTUFT, White Empress. A beautiful sort for borders, or beds. Pkt. 5 cts. CENTAUREA MARGUERITE. Dis- tinct from other Centaureas, a new and beautiful sort.Pkt.lOcts. CINERARIA. A favorite, attractive, ^ fre€-flowering plant, blooming i during the winter and spring I months. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. t COBGEA SCANDENS. One of the j most graceful of annual climbers. Pkt. 5 cts. COSMOS, Mammoth Perfection. Seed sown in April or May, and trans- planted to open ground will pro- duce plants 5 to 6 feet high by September, and from then till November will be covered with hundreds of blossoms 3 inches across resembling single dahlias. xVll colors mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. COSMOS, Early Dwarf Dawn. Xew novelty. Blooms in .luly, and until frost. Large flowers. Flow- ers white, with tint of rose, Ws feet high. Extra early. Wonder- ful flower. Pkt. 5 cts. COSMOS. Hybridus Mixed. A choice
mixture of all sorts. Pkt. 3 cts. CYPRESS TI>'E. No vines are more grace- ful for covering trellises, fences, tree- stumps, etc. Few grow so easily from seed. Pkt. 5 cts. CHRYSAMHEMUMS AXMJAL. Grown for cut flowers. 12 to 18 inches high, long stems, beautiful large tlowers of many bright colors. They flower all summer, and make elegant pot plants for winter flowering. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. a cts.
Balsam, Hammond's.
Candytuft.
growing MARGUERITE CARNATION.
This new class of fragrant Marguerite Carnations will bloom aboat fonr months after sowine the seed. The flowers are of brilliant colors, of red. pink, white, varie- gated, etc., exquisitely sweet, and fully 80 per cent, perfectly double. Succeed in open garden or in pots. Sown in the autumn, the flowers will be'in full bloom early in the spring. Flowers can be had all the year round. Pkt. .5 cts.
Cosmos.
Double Dahlia. Dianthus (Pink).
DAHLIA, Double. Flowers beautifully the first season from seed. Choice double mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
DAHLIA, Single. Tom Thumb. A select mixture of choicest Dwarf varieties. Pkt. 5 cts.
DIANTHUS (Chinese Pink). Best mixed. One of the most useful and desirable plants, and for beauty and variety of colors, and markings, can not be surpassed, ranging from pure white to the most delicate pink, and glowing, deep crimson. The mixture I offer includes the new and brightest colors in spotted, striped, and handsomely fringed varieties, both single and double. Pkt. 5 cts.
DIANTHUS. Single. Pkt. 5 cts.
DIANTHUS. Double. Pkt. 5 cts.
DIANTHUS THE BRIDE. Pure white, with deep purplish-red center. ' A grand sort. Pkt. 5 cts.
DOUBLE DAISY, Bellis Perennis. Daisies are easily grown from spring-sown seed, and come into flower in a very short time. The flowers are white, pink, red, and variegated. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
FORQET-ME=NOT. Well-known garden favorites. Flowers freely from seed the first summer. Blue, sky-blue, white. Mixed. Pkt, 5 cts.
FOUR O'CLOCK, Marvel of Peru. Every one knows this favorite annual. Pkt. 5 cts.
QOURDS. (Climbing.) These curious and inter- esting plants should be more largely grown. Nest-egg, Dipper, and Sugar Trough varieties, mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
OODETIA. Another beautiful annual, adapted to any soil. All the choicest varieties carefully mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
HOLLYHOCKS, Double. Every one knows this popular flower. My own growth comprises all the choicest colors in equal mixture. Pkt. 5 cts
HELIOTROPE. I could devote a page to this handsome flower. Height, 2 feet; succeeds everywhere; its fragrance is delicious. Pkt. 5 cts.
IPOMEA. Summer climbers, very ornamental, of Morning-Glory family. Grand mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
LATHYRUS. (Perennial Peas). Attractive climber, blooms throughout the season. Pkt. 5 cts.
Gourds. Hollyhocks. LARKSPUR. Well known annual of great beauty.
Finest mixture. Pkt. 5 cts. LOBELIA. Grows 4 to 6 inches high, forming
dense masses of flowers; adapted for bedding
or edging. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. HARIGOLD. African Mixed Tall. Perfectly
double, choicest colors, grand mixture. Pkt.
5 cts.
MARIGOLD. French Mixed Dwarf. Similar to above, except of Dwarf growth, very beautiful. Pkt. 5 cts.
M!GNONETTE, Giant. This is a universal favorite on account of its sweet and delicate fragrance. Seed should be scattered liberally in sunny situations. My mixture is of the newest varie- ties, all of wonderful perfection. Many popular sorts. Pkt. 5 cts.
MIGNONETTE. Pure machet. Vigorous, hardy, deliciously scented gray flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.
MIGNONETTE. Giant Victoria Red. Rich red in color, large size, abundant bloomer. A fine variety. Pkt. 5 cts.
MOON=FLOWER. No one who has a trellis or arbor to cover should neglect to plant the Moon-Flower, the most rapid-growing of all annual climbing vines. Splendid large white flowers. Pkt. 5 cts.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNINQ=GLORY.
Gigantic flowers ; exquisite new colors ; niagnifi> cent foliage. They measure from 4 to 6 inches across, and their greater substance causes them to remain open much longer than ordinary Morning-Glories. The colors of the flowers, shadings, and markings are limitless, and are really wonders of nature, of such incomparable beauty that descriptions are inadequate.
Superb Mixture. The very best double and single- flowering sorts — a grand assortment. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts.
TALL MORNING-GLORY. Seed of the Morning-Glory is so cheap, flowers are so bright, and vines of such rapid growth, it should be largely planted to cover trellises and outhouses. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lO cts., X lb. 30 cts.
DWARF MORNING-GLORY. Grows 12 inches high, and 2 feet across. Blooms later in the day than the tall. Finest mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
Mignonette, Giant.
Moon-Flower.
Imperial Japanese Morning-Glories.
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MRS. HAfinOND'S GIANT PRIZE HIXED PANSIES.
The finest mixture of Pansies on earth. Exquisite colors and markings.
Choice pansy seed is my greatest specialty in flower seeds. Hammond's Q<antf ansie*,^on|ti-
tute a mixture especially prepared by Mrs. Hammond and myself from separate strains and colors ot all the largest flowering and finest varieties that can be obtained in Europe una America. I bS^^ the richest and most magnificent collection of_ pans_ies ever
will ^ve a packet fr^^^^ one who orders seed to the amount of $2 OOor more if you mentio^^^^^
when ordering. This is in addition to other free seed offers. A ladies' or gents' $25 watch or gold ring
your choice for the largest pansy blossom from Qiant Prize sent me by mail.
HAMMOND'S IMPERIAL GERMAN PANSIES are DAVAi <;HnW PANSIES A mixture of unsur- famous for their large size and endless variety of
Jr-kt. 5cts. J^^tmiLa, ^^^milW:^ spotted, edged and bordered. There are over 50
markings in this superb mixture ; very popular. Pkt 5 cts
OlANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES. Flowers large. I recommend this as the best low priced mixture of Giant Pansies. Pkt. 5 cts. ^ HAMMOND'S PREMIUM MIXED PANSIES. Re- markable for extra large flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. MAMMOTH BUTTERFLY PANSIES. Mottled and spotted, streaked, tigered, and splashed. Pkt. 5c. DEFIANCE PANSIES. A fine mixed strain. Pkt. 5 c. MIXED PANSY PLANTS READY IN APRIL. 6 f ^ 15 cts., 12 for 25 cts., 30 for 50 cts., 65 for $1.00 post-paid. Ex. not prepaid, 100 for $1.25.
HAMMOND'S NASTURTIUMS.
Hammond's Dwarf Nasturtiums. The im- proved dwarf, or TomThumb nasturtiums are unrivaled in beauty and effect. Planted in poor soil they flowerprofusely; plant liberally. I offer the very choicest varieties in equal mix- ture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 70 cts., post-paid. ^ -^^
Hammond's Tall Nasturtiums. Few flowers, either as climbing vines or trailing on the ground, are more attractive and brighter than the common tall nasturtiums. I have secured only the choi- cest sorts, and prepared a grand mixture not surpassed by any on earth. Onlythe handsomest varieties comprise this superb mixture. Ptct. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 20 cts., lb. 70cts. post-paid. Lobb's Nasturtiums. Easily grown as the tall nasturtium, which they surpass in brilliaiicy of their flowers, in height, rapid growth, and free- dom of bloom. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H lb. 25 Hammond's Nasturtiums. cts., post-paid.
HAMMOND'S NOKTHEBN GROWN NEW SWEET PEAS.
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Hammond's Best Mixed New Sweet Peas.
Sweet Peas are one of my greatest specialties. I grow here on Saginaw Valley Seed Farm 40 to 50 acres of sweet peas each year. Like garden peas, by being grown here in the far north, they rijpen earlier, flower earlier, are more hardy and vigorous in growth, and the selection being confined to the very largest flowering, choicest sorts, they are far ahead of all others. During my visit to Cali- fornia I inspected hundreds of acres of sweet peas, but nowhere did I find any to compare with mine. Noting the superiority of mine has led me to make a great run on sweet peas this year. I grew tons of them here last year. To show you the quality I offer, I will sell at cost this year to introduce my northern grown sweet peas everywhere. A.11 other seedsmen sell the California peas that are grown by Chinamen there for 9 cts. or 10 cts. a pound.
HAMMOND'S BEST MIXED NEW SWEET PEAS.
My Qilt-Edged or Unsurpassed Mixture.
This new mixture of sweetpeas isitn- doubtedly the finest ever offered. My own special mixture, it contains only grand, new-namedvarietiesof the large flower- ing type. The seed has been carefully grown from selected stocks, and mixed by ourselves. This contains the best colors, largest flowers, and is the most perfect mixture that can be had. It includes all of Eckford's latest intro- ductions, as well as others, and I claim that there are no better colors offered in any collection. There are 80 varieties in this mixture. A ladies' or gents' $25 watch, or gold ring, for bunch of
Hammond's best mixed sweet peas, containing the most colors. Large pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 6 cts.; Q lb., 10 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 to 5 lbs., 30 cts. a lb., post-paid.
ECKFORD'S NEW SWEET PEAS. Finest Mixed.
This strain, embracing the latest novelties, contains a beautiful assortment of the famous Eckford Sweet Peas. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 6 cts.; U lb., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts., post-paid; 3 to 5 lbs. at 27 cts. a lb., post-paid.
CHEAP MIXED SWEET PEAS.
This is a better mixture than any sold by other seedsmen at 60 cents a pound. To meet competition I offer them low. Pkt., 2 cts.; oz., 4 cts,; M lb., Sets.; lb., 25 cts., post-paid.
The following list comprises the choicest named sorts selected from 196 varieties. I furnish any of them at, pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 6 cts.; H lb., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts., post-paid. Deduct 8 cts. per lb., if ordered by express or freight.
Blanche Ferry. The popular pink and white. Burpee's Pink Cupid. Dwarf. Color of Blanche Ferry. Cupid. The first dwarf Sweet Pea ; pure white. Daybreak. Watered crimson-scarlet on white ground. Butterfly. White, laced with lavender; notched standard. Lottie Eckford . White ground, suflfused with lavender blue.
Primrose- Pale primrose-yellow.
Maid of Honor. White, edged with blue. Red Riding-Hood. Rosy-pink.
Captivation. Beautiful light magenta or claret color.
California. Large hooded flowers; soft flesh-pink.
Shahzada. New. Dark maroon, purplish.
Blushing Beauty. Very tine, delicate flesh-pink.
Brilliant. New. Brightest scarlet.
Senator. Bright brown and chocolate.
Double Sweet Peas. Large per cent, make double floweru.
Wlld-Flower Garden Mixture. These mixed flower seeds embrace more than a hundred varieties of easy growing, pretty flowers, suitable for forming a wild-flower garden. Pkt., 5 cts.
Everlasting Flowers. The Everlasting Flowers are very popular, not only for summer display in the garden, but retain their beauty for years, if cut as soon as they come into full bloom. Pkt., 5 cts.
Wall Flower. Massive spikes of fragrant flowers. Ornamental in forming groups, etc. Double mixed. Twelve colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
Ornamental Grasses. All the choicest varieties. Carefully prepared mixture. Pkt., 5 cts.
Flowers of Paradise. Drawn from every nation, country, and clime, in endless sorts and count- less varieties, and numberless shapes, forms, sizes, and colors. Pkt., 5 cts.
Sunflower. Mammoth Russian. The giant among sunflowers ; immense single head, full of seed. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 6 cts. ; pt., 15 cts. ; qt., 25 cts. ; 2qts., 40 cts., by mail, oost- paid.
Hammond's Superb Zin- nias. No flowers are more easily grown, and few more beauti- ful than the Zinnia. My newer strains are perfect. I have se- lected the very choic- est varieties, and of- fer them in a superb mixture. All double flowers. Pkt., 5 cts.
Superb Zinnias,
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Hammond's Petunias. HAMMOND'S PETUNIAS, Striped and Blotched.
The Petunia is the people's flower. Suc- ceeds well everywhere. They are showy in beds and masses : are universal favor- ^-^AP*-/"/ iteson account of their richness of color, fragrance, and continuous blooming, [y supply of Petunias has been selected with the greatest care, and I offer only the very choicest sorts in one grand mixture, comprising over 30 choicest varieties of single and double Petunias. Should be in every garden. Pkt. 5 cts. PETUNIA. California Giant, Ruffled and Prinj?ed. A great novelty of recent introduction. Seed yet very scarce, my supply cost me $12 an ounce. Pkt. 15 cts.
Carnation Poppies.
CARNATION POPPIES. Recall to mind every color you have ever seen in Poppies, then imagine every conceivable combination of these colors- striped, blotcTaed, edged and bordered, on both single, semidouble and double flowers— and you will have but a faint idea of the varied beauty of my superb mixture of 25 choicest varieties of Poppies. Pkt. 5 cts.
PORTULACA. In brilliancy and beauty of color the Portulaca is unrivaled. It thrives every- where, even on sandy soil. Double rose-flowered white, double orange and red, carefully mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.
RICirSUS. Zanzibarensis. (Castor Oil Bean.) Planted on the lawn it makes a perfect pyramid of foliage, with gigantic leaves. Ornamental until killed by frost Mixec Pkt. 5 cts.
Phlox D7^ummondii. HAMMOND'S PHLOX DRUMMONDII.
Few flowers are more showy or brilliant than this popular annual. It thrives every- where. The improved grandi- flora varieties, particularly the strain 1 offer, are exeptionally beautiful. My mixture contains choice sorts in equal mix- ture. I have taken great pains in the selec- tion of my Phlox seed. Pkt. 5 cts. PHLOX DRUMMONDII. (Alba pure white.) A "beau- tiful new variety of pure white, makes an ex- cellent sort for bedding or borders. Pkt. 5 cts. SALPIQLOSSIS.The flowers are singularly marked and delicately penciled; in shape they resemble the petunia. Pkt. 5 cts. SCABIOSA. (Mourning Bride.) Perfectly double flowers, useful for cutting; gracefully borne upon long, slender stems; range of color from white to rich pink, crimson to deep red, lilac and black. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. SWEET WILLIAM. As now improved, this popu- lar flower makes a matchless border plant. A splendid strain of all bright colors of single and double varieties. Pkt. 5 cts. STOCKS, Ten Weeks. Large flowering. Desirable and popular as pot plants, as well as for tne open garden. I offer 17 of the choicest colors in one grand mixture— crimson, yellow, rose, blue, white, brown, golden, etc. Sweet-scented and very handsome. Pkt. 5 cts. STOCKS, Ten Weeks. White Perpetual. Princess Alice or Cut and some again. Purest possible white. Flowers better if cut often. Pkt. 5 cts. VERBENA, New Mammoth. Every one knows this popular flower. Sown in spring, they bloom early in the season. My strain of extra fine Verbenas comprises a collection of many bright and pleasing colors, not surpassed by any in the market. Pure white, scarlet, blue, primrose, Italian striped, and many other choice varieties comprise my superb mixture. Pkt. 5 cts.
Ten-Week^' Stocks,
Mammoth Verbe^M.
HABRY H. HAMMOHD, MICH.
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HAMMOND'S SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.
I offer only a select list of choicest Summer Bulbs that can be grown easily by any one under ordinary conditions. They are all my 6wn growth, Best Northern Grown. Guaranteed to bloom and give best of satisfaction. All true to name.
TUBEROSE. Double Dwarf Pearl. Much larger than the common Tuberose. Wonderfully fragrant. Notice, please, our very low prices — for large bulbs, each 6 cts., doz, 30 cts., 100 $2, post-paid; by express, at purchasers' ex pense, 100 |1.75.
Prize Gloxinicus.
Giant Begonias.
PRIZE GLOXINIA. Magnificent; will bloom in six weeks from the planting of the dry bulb. Bulbs, each 16 cts., 2 for 25 cts.. 6 for .50 cts.
GIANT BEGONIAS, Tuberous-rooted. Very beautiful. The flowers, which are of brilliant color, and large size, make a magnificent display throughout the summer. Sinffle — Scarlet, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow, and Crim- son. Each 10 cts.. doz. 90 cts. Double— Scarlet, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow, and Crimson. Each 15 cts., 3^ doz. 60 Cts.
SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.
For 25 cts. 1 will send, post-paid, 20 choice Summer Flowering Bulbs. They will grow and bloom this season. This collection will comprise many different varieties.
Gladiolus.
HAMMOND'S GLADIOLUS.^ On account of its intrinsic merit alone the Gladiolus is entitled to the high rank it holds among flowers; but when is con- sidered, also, how easy is its eul<ui'e, and for what a small sum a splendid assortment can be secured, it seems a matter of surprise that they are not found around every home. Our mixture is a magnificent one, made of the very finest colors, and. at the prices we attach, should go like hot cakes. Four for 10 cts., doz. 26 cts., 100 $1.40, post-paid; by express, 100. 90 cts.
Cinnamon Vine.
Tuberose Dwarf Pearl.
CINNAMON VINE. A very pretty vine to train around the window or on a trellis. In midsummer the plant is covered with a brilliant, glossy foliage and an abundance of fragrant flowers. It is also an exceedingly quick grower, having been known to attain a height of 20 feet in one Good roots, each 5 cts., 6 for 25 cts., doz. 40 cts.
Dahlia.
MIXED DOUBLE DAHLIAS. Newest and best varieties ■ ill! • ■ - 25 cts. each, 3 for 60 cts., post-paid.
MADEIRA VINE (Mignonette Vine). A climbing vine of rapid growth; leaves bright green; flowers small, white, fragrant. Each 7 cts., 3 for 15 cts., 6 for 25 cts., doz. 50 cts.
SPOTTED CALLA LILY. Choice bulbs, at 15 cts. each, post-paid.
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HAKRY N. HAMMOND, PIFIELD, MICH.
HAMMOND'S PLANT DEPAFTMENT.
I haTe a & fine equipped Greenhouses for growing Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Geranium, Roses, and other plants as you will find in the U. S. Plants grown and hard- ened off here intheNorth are sure to live in any cold cli- mate, and in warm cli- mates are far more rigorous than any others. I guarantee safe ar- rival by mail, post- paid, anywhere in the United States, and in good growing condition. We send plants in a separate package when we think you are ready to plant, and when danger of freezing is over. An ex- perienced foreman is at the head of my „^ ^ .„ ^ ^. , . . greenhouse department and packing rooms.
Ihe above illustration shows a portion of my greenhouses and grounds. Well-grown plants and roses, equal to those I offer, can not be obtained elsewhere at the low prices I quote
HAMMOND'S CHOICE CARNATION PINKS.
PRICE : 10 cts. each, any 3 for 25 cts., 6 for 40 cts„ set of 12. 75 cts
Largest white Carnation in culti- white, penciled with
Hammond's Carnations.
Jack Frost.
vation. Fairy Princess. Snow
crimson, fringed. Field of Gold. Pureryellow, strong growth, profuse. Delia Fox. Rosy, orange shade, striped with carmine. Jubilee, Very dwarf, rich, dazzling, bright scarlet. Abundance. Flowers large and perfect, bright rosy pink. Yellow Jacket. Orange, flaked and striped with carmine. Armazlndy. Satiny white, shaded rosy pink, large size. Painted Lady. Enormous flowers, free bloomer, white. Triamph. Pure rich pink, large flowers, choice. Alaska. White, vigorous, perfect, large, most fragrant. Helen Keller. White marked carnation, red, superb.
HAMMOND'S SELECTED CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
A list of the 12 choicest, most popular varieties.
PRICE: 8 cts. each, any 4 for 25 cts., 10 for 50 cts Ada Spaulding. Lavender, pink, and white. Abraham Lincoln. Rich cream color, extra fine. August Swanson. Immense flowers, rich red. Beau Ideal. Bright, deep rosy pink. Christmas Eve. Magnificent, pure, snow white. Era Hoyt. Immense double, bright yellow. Edward Hatch. Soft lemon, suffused pink. Geo. W. Childs. Deep, rich, velvety, crimson. Mrs. John Wanamaker. White and pink blended Mrs. C . H .Wheeler. Bright orange, lined deep red Sirs. C. E. Coleman. Red and gold, tipped rose. Marrel. Waxen white, blotched wine color.
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Hammond's Free Seed Distribution, Page 48.
1,000,000 Ifel-:
Hammond's Chrysanthemums.
THE BEST NEW FUCHSIAS.
PRICE: 10 cts. each. The 6 for 50 cts. strong plants.
New Double White Giant. Largest and best white sort. Black Prince, Finest Fuchsia, free winter bloomer. Jupiter. Wonderful large flowers, gilt edge sort. Storm Kin?. Double flowering, weeping, crimson.
Carl Halt. White and red striped, graceful, beautiful.
Champion of the World. Coral red, dark purple
Fuchsia.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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A Page of Select Northern=Qrown Plants
We send all plants by mail post-paid at prices quoted. I GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL.
HAMMOND'S DOUBLE GERANIUMS.
Price, 10c. each. The set of six, 50c. White Swan. Finest double white variety,sult-
able for bedding, flowers profusely. Emile de Girardin. Lovely pink sort. Fire Brand. Large, dazzling scarlet. Harriet Thorpe. Delicate blush, pearl
Crimson Velvet. Richest, darkest, brightest. Klondike. Deep scarlet, fine winter bloomer.
FOUR BEST SINGLE GERANIUMS.
Price 10c. each. The 4 for 35c. Dr. Nansen. Grand single white sort. Christopher Columbus. Profuse, orange color. Electric Ligrht. Scarlet with large white eye. Wonder. Dazzling scarlet, trusses of enormous
' BEAUTIFUL COLEUS.
Price 5c. each. Set of 6 for 28c. Fire Brand. Dark Crimson, shaded. Fire Crest. Crimson marked yellow. Golden Bedder. Deep golden yellow. Golden "Verschafeltic. Best yellow. Setting Sun. Crimson, golden edge. Yeddo. Yellow, splotched bright green.
HAMMOND'S SUPERB C ANNAS.
These always in bloom, the choicest novelties. The set of 6 for 80 cents. each Madame Crozy. Vermillion, gold border, 15c. Flamingo. Glowing crimson, ever blooming, 15c.
Alsace. White Oanna, creamy white 30c.
Florence Vaug-han. Finest yellow spotted, 15c
Italia. Gigantic, scarlet, yellow border 20c
Austria. Orchid, yellow with crimson 30c.
HELIOTROPES. Price 8c. each. The 4 for 35c. post-paid. Albert Delaux. Golden foliage, lavender flower. The Virgin. Flower of snowy whiteness. Sapphire. Purple with white center. Florence Nightingale. Light lavender. SWEET VIOLETS. Price 10c. each. 3 for 25c. New Violet California. Dark blue. Swanley White. Best white, fragrant. Hardy Double English Violet. Deep purple. CHOICE FERNS. Price 15c. each; 4 for 50c. Sword Fern. Nephrolepsis, Evollatum, multi- plies fast, beautiful and graceful. Pteris Tremula, or Shaking Fern. Fine. Adiantum Formosum. Maiden's Hair fern. Pteris Argyrea. Silver fern. Showy.
HAMMOND'S SELECT PALMS. Washingtonia Filifera. Beautiful, each 10c. Oredoxia Regia. (Royal Palm.) Hardy, each 30c.
Areca Lutescens. Elegant decorative
sort, each 30c. OTAHEITE ORANGE. A dwarf orange 13 to
15 inches high, bearing beautifully colored fruits,
also fragrant white orange blossoms so much
in demand for weddings. Price 10c. each ;3 for 25c. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. A fine plant
for parlor table or window decoration purposes.
Hardy ; can be grown in open ground. A grand
good new thing. Price 10c. each.
HARDY SHRUBS and CLIMBERS.
Send in shrub orders before April 15. Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora Most
popular hardy shrub for lawns, from Japan.
Flowers pure white, changing to pink. Blooms
3 months in summer. Bushy, height 3 to 4 feet.
Price 10c. each ; 3 for 28c.
HAMm)ND'S CLEMATIS. Paniculata. white dark foliage,each 15c. Jackmanni. Purple, most popular, each
15c. HONEYSUCKLES. Scarlet Trumpet or Red Coral. Favorite, each
15c.
Hall'p Japan. Yellow and white flowers.each 15c.
IVY GERANIUMS.
Price 10c. each. Set of 3 for 35c.
Joan of Arc.
Double, white
as snow,beau-
tiful novelty. Peter Crozy.
Scarlet vein-
ing of maroon.
Dwarf and
compact. Chas. Turner.
Bright Pink,
a pproaching
scarlet. One
of the hand- somest.
PANSY GE- RANIUMS or Lady Wash- ington. Crim- son King, an elegant Pansy sort. Each 20c. Mrs. Robt. Standiford. Npw d o u b 1 ©
white, large, Hammond's Geraniums.
and grand. Each 20c.
Mad. Thibaut. Double Pink Pansy sort:, liuf- fled edges. Each 30c.
SNOWBALLS.
Snowball. Viburnum Opulus. Height 8 feet, snow white, flowers in June. Each 15c.
CHINESE HIBISCUS. I have a very fine va- riety of these beautiful plants, embracing all jcolors, double and single. Price, 10 c. each ; 3 for 35c.; 7 for 50c.
DOUBLE CRIMSON. Immense crimson flow- ers, 10c.
PANSY PLANTS. See pansy page for prices
SWEET SCENTED JASMINES.
Price 15c. each; 3 for 40c. post-paid. Maid of Orleans. Elegant bloomer, white. Confederate Jasmine. A grand climber. Poetica. Double, cream white flowers.
HARDY LILIES. Lillium Auratum. Grandest of all. each 30c. Harrisii. The Bermuda or Easter Lily, each 20c.
PLUMBAGOS. Capensis. Blue, always in bloom, each 10c. Capensis Flore Alba. Clear white, each 10c. CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE. Hardy everywhere, covers a veranda, purple flowers and scarlet berries from spring until late fall. 10c. each ; 3 for 25c.
POPULAR PLANT COLLECTIONS.
Please order by Number.-These are n^y selection.
All grand varieties. "IVT^ ^ J 50c. — 10 Choice Double and Single llktj, ^4* Geraniums fine for small garden. "!\r^ 50c.— 13 Choice chrysanthemums,
-^^"» '^%y* large flowering, all differently
labeled.
TVTn 50c.— 10 Choice Carnation Pinks,
^vf. large, double, sweet scented. '|\J"^ 50c.— 10 Fuchsias double and single
^^'-'« / * for window decoration. ]\r^ ^fl 50c.— 13 Ooleus. The best and most
distinct varieties. IVTo '^O 50c.— Window Garden Collection. '^V* Comprises 1 Pansy Geranium, 1 grand double Geranium, 1 splendid Fuchsia, 1 fine Ever-blooming Eose, 1 Prize Chrysanthe- mum, 1 double Carnation, 1 Choice Coleus, 1 Heliotrope, and 1 Violet. Nine in all. A rare bargain.
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HABRY N. HAMMOND, PIFIELD, MICH.
I will send strong plants from this list, your selection, for only 10 cts. each: any six, your selection, 50 cts. ; thirteen for $1.00; except those quoted, 15 cts. or more, straight. Three 15c plants for 40 cts. ; three 20c Roses 50 cts. Eoses are sent by mail, post-paid, when we think you are ready to plant: you thus get the best, strongest Plants, sure to grow. My Roses are the best that grow. This list is a selection of best sorts. The Oream, northern-grown, hardy everywhere.
HAKDY LA FRANCE ROSES.
White, L.a France, Augustine Guinnoiseau.
Pink, " The Old Favorite.
Yellow, " Mad. Fernet Ducher.
Giant, " Mad. Caroline Testont Each 15 cts.
Climbing, " Peach pink color.
Crimson, " La France de 89.
Red, " Duchess of Albany.
Stnped, " Mad. Angellque Veysset.
MERM.ET FAMIIiY OF ROSES. Catharine Mermet. light pink. The Bride or White Mermet, ivory white. Bridesmaid, deep pink Mermet.
FAMOUS SOUPERT ROSES. Best for pot, cy bedding; ever-blooming. Mosella, beautiful yellow, hardy. Clo- tilde Soupert, white, rosy blush in center. Xieonie Osterreith, new silver white.
BEST PURE WHITE ROSES. Perle des Jardins, ivory white. Snowflake, free flowering tea, white. The Queen, pure snow-white, tea. Kaiserin Augrusta Vic- toria, best white, each 1.5 cts.
TUXIP ROSES. TEA Princess Beatrice, coppery yellow tea, each 1.5 cts. Madame de Watteville, cream yellow.
VBI.VETY CRIMSON ROSES. Meteor, velvety red. crimson, ever-bloomer, each 15 cts. Souvenir of Woolton, equal to Jacqueminot. General Jacqueminot, most pop- ular large red. Marion Dingee, profuse bloomer, new. red.
HARDY EVER-BLOOMING HERMOSAS. YeUow Hermosa, Coquet de Lyon, yellow tea, each 15 cts. Crimson Hermosa, Queen's Scarlet, hardy, red. White Hermosa, Marie Lambert, no better white. Pink Hermosa, old favorite, hardv as oak.
POLYANTHA OR FAIRY ROSES. Gloire de Poly- antha, color cilron-rose. Mignonette, clear pink, tinged white. Mademoise^e, Cecile Bruner, rosy pink. Pa- querette, pure white, best of this clas.s.
BEAUTIFT7L MOSS ROSES. Glory of Moses, rich glossy pink, tinged crimson, each 20 cts. Comtesse de Murinais, white tinged flesh color, each 20 cts.
CLIMBING PRAIRIE ROSES. Baltimore BeUe, double, blush, carmine, hardy. Greville or Seven Sis- ters, clusters, white to crimson. Russell's Cottage, profuse, double, velvety crimson. Queen of the Prairies, rosy red, flowers very large.
NEAREST BLACK HARDY ROSES. Black Prince, hybrid perpetual blackish-red, each 15 cts. Prince Ca- mille de Rohan, very dark, rich, each 15 cts.
DEEP GOLDEN- YELLOW ROSES. Perle des Jar- dins; you can not do without this tea. Star of Lyon (Etoile de Lyon), magnificent tea. Media, grandest of all vellow roses.
MALMAISON ROSES. Souvenir de la Malmaison, rich flesh color. White de la Malmaison, Princess Vic- toria. Climbing de la Malmaison, double to the center.
ROSA WICHTTRINA. Single White Memorial or Japan trailing rose, creeps like ivv.
MRS. LOVETT ROSE. A double, bright pink, sweet- scented rose of "Wichuriana class.
NEW JAPANESE RAMBLER ROSES, CLIMBERS. Crimson Rambler, grows 10 to 12 feet in a season, grand climber for buildings and trellises, etc. Pink Rambler,
hardy, vigorous, profuse, fragrant. White Rambler, a wonder, clusters perfectly double. Yellow Rambler, stands zero weather, immense clusters.
HARDY HYBRID PERPETUAL HOSES.
Marg^et Dickson. White, awarded gold medal in
England, each 15 cts. Mrs. John Laing. Bright shell pink, ever-blooming. Gloire de Lyonaise. The only yellow hybrid perpetual. Madame Chas. Wood. Flowers extra large, continuous
bloomer.
Paul Neyron. Deep shining rose, strong grower. Clio. Flesh color, rosy pink, new show variety, each 20 cts. Caprice. Bright rose, striped rich crimson, each 15 cts. Dinsmore. Dazzling crimson ; stands any winter. Gloire de L'Exposition. Largest, sweetest, best, each 15c. Her Maiesty. Immense size, double, rosy pink, each 15c. Ball of Snow. Large, pure white, shell shaped. General Washington. Double, shining crimson. General Jacqueminot. Esteemed as best rich red. Madame Plantier. Iron-clad, white cemetery rose. Magna Charta. Bright clear pink. fine.
NEW HARDY ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT.
Climbing Meteor. Red, brightest, perpetual, each 15 cts.
Marechal Neil. Deep sulphur yellow.
Mrs. Robert Peary, or Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria. First pure white, hardy, ever-blooming, climbing rose ; a great noveltv, each 20 cts.
The Burbank Rose." Cherry crimson. Best of 75.000 Bur- bank seedlings ; a wonder each 15 cts.
Champion of the World. Champion bloomer, flowers the year around. Deep, rosy pink, each 15 cts.
Golden Gate. Ever-blooinlng tea, creamy white.
Viscountess Folkestone. Flesh to white.lustrous. each 15c.
American Beauty. World famous. Deep brilliant red, hardy, fragrant, largest size, ever-blooming, each 25 ct*.
Princess Bonnie Royal rose, red, fragrant, each 15 cts.
Jubilee. Gold medal, rose, finest dark red, each 15 cts.
Empress of CMna. CUmbing ever-bloomer, turns from red to pink, each 15 cts.
Mary Washington. Pure white, double, vigorous, ever- blooming, raised by Geo. Washington, each 15 cts.
child's Jewel. Ever-blooming, tea; this rose produces six to eight colors on same plant.
Triumpb de Pemet Pere. Red tea, popular.
Mad. Franciska Kruger. Coppery yellow.
Beauty of Stapleford. Bright pink, tea.
Henry M. Stanley, .^mber rose, apricot yellow.
Madame Haste. Lovely, white, tea rose.
Duchess de Brabant. People's rose. pink.
Mad. de Vatrey. Rich red to silvery peach, each 15 cts.
Marechal Neil. Beautiful sulphur yellow.
President Camot. Lovely fawn, shaded pearl, each 15 cts.
Beaute Inconstante. Six to eight colors on a plant, each 15 cts.
Priscilla. Charming, new, white, tea rose, each 20 cts. Princess AUce de Monaca. Creamy white, each 20 eta. General Bobt. E. Lee. Nasturtium, coppery yellow.
SPECIAL. BARGAIN COLLECTIONS OF ROSES. Our selection of above sorts. My collec- tions are very fine. Each collection contains some of the I5c and 20c novelties. All by mail, post-paid. Order by number.
1 e Hardy Rose Collection, 25 cts. Four 1 e5» hardy, ever-blooming Roses, no two alike, beautiful colors; will bloom first year.
1 R Collection comprises Ten Beautiful Ever- i-^w. lu. Blooming Roses, all colors, splendid varieties; only 50 cts., post-paid.
Nrt 1 0 50c CoUection of Beauties. Comprisea Kzr, jq^j. charming Tea Roses, four fine hardy
Roses, and two CUmbing Roses, all for .50 cts. Nn '20 Only 50 cts. Ten lovely Tea Roses, all
Collection of your selection. 25
Select one each of any three 10c Roses, are 10 cts. each unless otherwise quoted.
cts. All
No. 21
are 10 ct;
Nn '2 '2 Cemetery Collection, 50 cts Eight lovely pure white Roses, Tea and Ever-Blooming; fine for cemeteries, only 50 cts. Nfi 1'\ Special Rose Offer, $1.00. Comprises my selection of twenty of the most gorgeous Roses in the above list; no two alike. This collection on my grounds gives the most varied and beautiful display possible : admired by every one seeing them. You should not fan to get this coUection.
HABRY N. HAMMOND, FIFIELD, MICH.
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Bammond's Northern=(irowD Strawberry Plants
Hammond's Earliest.
Are the Hardiest, Healthiest, most Vigorous Pedigree plants on earth. Unlike all other plants offered, we never allow our strawberry plants to fruit. We pick oflf all blossoms, thus inducing our plants to make runners. My dear friends, do you know the value of such carefully grown plants? They are worth 120 a thousand more than the plants offered by strawberry growers, claim- ing themselves to be Nurserymen. These men allow their plants to fruit, sell all the fruit they will produce, then let these all exhausted plants make runners which they offer the following spring as cheap choice plants at $1.50 to $3.00 a thousand. I would not plant such as a gift, and know you would not if you knew the value of my Pedigree plants, or those that have not fruited. Northern Grown plants, too, are far superior to all others for hardy, healthy growth, and fruit-
HAMMOND'S EARLIEST STRAWBERRY.. With- out exception the earliest Strawberry on earth. A seedling for which I paid $175 for 6 plants. Have been four years working up a stock of them. This straw- ^ ^ berry has stood the test for four years, ripening two weeks before Michel's Early. Very large and beautiful and as productive as Ores- cent; ripening when the weather is cool, not only a few scattering berries, but rows full every day. Making the entire crop in two weeks and about gone when Michel's Early is fairly ready to pick, giving the fruit grower 20 cents per quart, or his own price, for all of them. 1 have a fine stock of Hammond's Earliest. I hope you will give this fine, early berry a trial, it will not disappoint you, but will furnish you ripe berries before you think it possible to have them. It is Bi-sexual, meaning self-pollenizer.
PRICES: By mail, post-paid, dozen plants 30 cts., 50 for 75 cts., 100 for $1.25. By express, not prepaid, 500 ' for S4 50 1.000 for $8.00. When ordering hundreds by express 25 cts. per hundred may be deducted. Plants dre packed and shipped separate later and not with seeds, as they are not always ready. Charges are no more on plants sent alone.
I have greatly improved vigor of foliage and increased size of fruit by my method of propa- gation, and now believe it has no equal as an extremely large berry. Berries deep blood red to center, flavor very much like the wild berry. Foliage large and vigorous. Will yield more, quarts to the acre than any medium-sized berries; it is the best extra large berry. It makes comparatively few runners and should be grown in hedge row or hills to get largest berries. My stock of plants is limited. Prices same as Hammond's Earliest.
The following standard varieties of Straw- berries I can furnish at following prices: By mail, post-paid, dozen 20 cts., 50 for 50 cts., 100 for 80 cts. ; by express, not prepaid, 100 to 500 at 50 cts, per 100. 1,000 or more at $4.00 per 1,000. Special prices on 5,000 or more will be quoted by letter. Varieties marked P are pistillate, and must be planted near to some sort having bi-sexual or perfect blossoms. B for bi-sexual. I have other varieties, 100 in all, if none of these suit. Send list of wants, I may have the variety you desire.
BRANDVWINE (B). Season medium to late. BUBACH (P). Extra large late berry. CLYDE (B). Season medium, fine sort. GLEN MARY (B). Medium early to quite late. QANDY (B). A fine large, medium season sort. HAVERLAND (P). Season medium early. LOVETT'S EARLY (B). Fine quality, excellent. niCHEL'S EARLY (B). Next to Hammond's Earliest.
NICK OHflER (B). Medium Early to late. PARKER EARLE (B). Late, very productive. WARFIELD (P). A popular second early.
Hammond's Everbearing. HAMMOND'S EVERBEARINQ. This Is the most remarkable Strawberry in the world. It produces two crops a year. Just think what a novelty, ripe strawberries in June, and also a good crop again in September from the same vines. If season is favorable the fall crop is much the largest. And at this time of year they will sell readily at 25 to 35 cents a quart in most any market. In large cities 50 to 75 cents a quart. This variety is such a great cropper it does not produce plants heavily, and being yet a novelty they are very scarce. The coming money- making berry, Bi-sexual. Prices of plants same as Hammond's Earliest. HAMMOND'S KING OP LATE STRAWBERRY.
The heaviest cropping, best flavored, and most profitable general market berry. A splendid shipper, and by far the largest late berrv now grown. Has yielded at the rate of 12,762 quarts per acre. Season late. King of big berries.
I can also supply Raspberry, Blackberry, and other fruit plants. Choicest Northern Grown at low prices for highest quality . Please send list of your wants for my prices before placing your ©rder.
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HAKBY N. HAMMOND, I^IFIELD> MICH.
White Wyandottes.
Poultry Department.
I take great pride in making my Poultry Department excel all others. Only one breed grown on a farm to keep them absolutely pure. Eaeh of my con- tract growers only having one breed and an expert on that breed, we can not fail to give our customers stock true to name and pure in every respect. I only offer the very best varieties. PRICES OF FOWLS AND EGGS by express at your expense : —
Good Per Eggs Eggs Cockerel Trio per 13 per 26
White Wyandottes
Single Comb Brown Legiiorns Barred Plymoutti Roclcs ....
Liplit Bralimas
White Plymouth Rocks
Pekin Ducks
Mammoth Bronze Turkeys.
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Barred Plymouth Bocks.
Single Comb Brown Leghorns.
Imperial Egg Food.
HAMMOND'S IMPERIAL "EGQ FOOD. The finest food in the world to make hens lay and to cure all their diseases. One customer writes that his hens have layed golden eggs since he used this food. He gets the gold because it makes them lay nearly every day in the year. Mail, post-paid, lb., 15 cts. ; 3 lbs., 40 cts. Express or freight, lb., 7 cts. ; 3 lbs., 20 cts. ; 10 lbs., 60 cts. ; 100 lbs., $5.00.
Hammonil's Free Seed Distribution for 1900.
THE GREATEST, MOST LIBERAL OFFER EVER MADE BY ANY AMERICAN SEEDSMAN.
My seeds were sent to 34,280 different post-offlces last year; yet I will not be content until they are grown in every town. Northern-grown seeds are the best for every section of the United States. With my long experience, experienced and industrious growers, new lands, improved machinery, and the Best Seed Farm on Earth, I can now produce Seeds so cheap that 1 can not, and will not, be undersold. If yoxi are offered seeds cheaper that you think are as good as mine, write me and get lower prices and the best new Seeds grown. Instead of issuing a mammoth Catalogue at great expense for printing and mailing, which the customer must pay for, I issue this neat Catalogue, which includes everything worth growing, only the best of everything. No Sacaline and other worthless novelties in this book. 1 am thus able to make the following liberal offers for the benefit of my customers: —
TO INTRODUCE MY SUPERIOR NORTHERN=GROWN NEW LAND SEED POTATOES, FARM, GARDEN, AND FLOWER SEEDS Everywhere, I Will Give Away, Free, Hundreds of Thousands of Packets of Vegetable and Plower Seeds.
My plan is as follows: Order Seed Potatoes, Farm, Garden, or Flower Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Poultry, or Drills, except collections, and Grass Seeds, from this Catalogue to the amount of $1, at Catalogue prices, and you mau select FREE, extra Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets to the amount of 50 cents. For every dollar you send me (from fl to 850) for Seeds at Catalogue prices, you may select, FREE, extra Vegetable or Flower Seeds in packets to the amount of 50 cents.
The free Seeds will be sent with your order by mail, post-paid, \vith other Seeds ordered by mail, and by express or freight if so ordered.
Acme Seed Drill.
A GARDEN SEED DBILIi that will distribute Beet, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Lettuce, Onion, Radish, Turnip, and all such seeds with perfect regularity. It ia utterly impossible for it to sow anything but accurately, doing the work as thoroughly as the costly machines, and will cover ten times the ground that can possibly be covered by hand. It is simple in construction, so easily understood that a child can be instantly taught to use it; so simply constructed that it is impossible for it to get out of order.
Just the tMng for those whose gardens are too small for them to use a Planet Jr., or other drills that cost from $5 to $10 each.
By using the ACME QABDEN SEED DBII<Ii.
you secure a better stand, get healthier and stronger plants, don't waste any seeds, save time, and the work is easier.
PRICE, 75 cts. each by express at purchaser's ex- pense, or I will deliver them to any Express ©flace in the United States, all charges prepaid, FOR $1 EACH.
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BARGAIN PAGE OF WONDERFUL COLLECTIONS
At One=Third Actual Cost to Introduce.
My old customers know the high quality of Hammond's seeds. Butto induce thousands of others to give them a trial, I put up each year in collections in regular full sizepackets as offered in catalogue, a selection of my very best varieties. No one can help but purchase some of these rare bargains. It matters not with whom you are now dealing, T guarantee to give you more and better seeds tor your money than you ever received before from any one. These collections are put up before the busy season; I can not permit any changes. Prices are net. they cannot be selected as free seeds. Order by number. All are sent post-paid. I offer $100 reward to any one that can name an American seeds- man who gives as much value in his collections for the money as I do. Any one selling |5 worth of these collections can have either my premium watch or a ring free. Also send names and addresses of the purchasers, so we can enter their names on our books for a present and as customers.
NO I io=Cent Flower Seed Collection. A
*• bargain collection of 10 choice an- nuals; fresh seeds, sure to grow and bloom this season. One packet each, Pansy (40 colors and markings). Phlox (20 colors). Verbena (6 colors), Pinks (JO colors). Petunia (10 colors). Asters (12 colors). Balsam (8 colors). Sweet Peas (20 colors'. Mignonette (sweet), and Sweet Alyssum. / guar- antee this collection ivill please you.
^ fiammond's Gem Collectson Flower Seeds, 25 Cents.
NO. 3.
NO.
NO.
Illustrated and offered on page 3(5. Great- est bargain on earth. Five collections, |1.
Hammond's Star Vegetable Col= yf<=^ lection, 10 Cents. Ten pack- ets choicest Wf^Mt vegetable seeds. Radish, lettuce, onion, ml^/Jff' parsnip, tomato, cabbage, etc. Ten pack, N^' 4/ ets in all, for a fine garden, only 10 cts.
4 Blue Ribbon Collection, 25 Cents. • Twenty packets best selection of vegetable seeds, all different kinds, no two alike. Don't fail to try this, the greatest of bar- gains, only 25 cts.
NO C Banner Flower Collection, 25 Cents.
0» Twenty-five packets flower seeds comprising the most select varieties in our en- tire list. Truly a gem. Every lady should have a flower garden from this seed. No two alike.
NO iS Sweet Pea Collection, 25 Cents.
\J, Fifteen packets, eacli a named sort, including white and pink Cupid. No two packets alike. Any other seedsman would ask you 25 cts. for a packet each of the two Oupids. This, offer has never been duplicated, and T expect to sell thousands of this collection.
7Fifty=Cent Bargain Collection of • Flower Seeds. Fifty packets, no two alike, comprising the cream of my flower seed list. A mo^t popular garden can be grown that would surprise the natives.
Hammond's Century Flower Seed Collection, $1.00. One hundred packets, one of each of every good kind of flow- ers in our entire list; in fact, one of every kind, as we have just about 100 sorts in all. No other seedsman could afford to make such a run as I am making to gain new business. But I have the quality, and my cus- tomers always come again, otherwise I could not afford it.
Address all orders to
NO.
NO. 8.
NO,
IMr) Pansy Collection, 10 Cents. Five
i^v/« packets Hammond's choicest
varieties of Pansies, only 10 cts.
w Collection Summer Flowering Bulbs. 25 Cents. For only twenty-five cents I will send to any address, post-paid, 20 choice summer flowering bulbs. They will all grow and bloom freely this season, and give a great amount of satisfaction. This collection will not be made up of just one kind of bulbs, but comprises many different varieties of my selection.
NO II Tube Rose Bulb Collection, 25 Cents.
**• Twelve Tube rose bulbs, fra- grant, flowering, beautiful selection of colors
1^ Gladiolus Bulb Collection, 25 Cents.
1^, Twelve fine mixed gladiolus bulbs;
NO,
choice assortment.
NO.
> -2 Grand Bulb Collection, 50 Cents.
Includes an elegant mixture of gladiolus, tube roses, gloxinia, begonia, and cin- namon vine, etc.
NO 1A Pansy Plant Collection, 25 Cents.
iTW. Fifteen hardy plants, mixed col-
ors, of largest flowering sorts. Will bloom in a few days after being received.
NO IC Collection of Hardy Roses, 25 I'^vr. ji^. Cents. Four hardy, ever-bloom- ing roses, no two alike, beautiful colors. Will bloom first year. For other rose collections see page 46.
For Plant collections see pages 44 and 45.
NO A Complete Garden for $1.00. Com-
i-^vf. IV/. prises 50 regular-sized packets of my choicest novelties in northern-grown vegeta- ble seeds, including plenty of my regular 10-cent packets of peas, beans, and sweet corn, for a very large garden. At catalogue prices would amount to $2.95. Only $1.00.
Combination Collection of Seeds and Potatoes. Many of my cus- tomers would also like a few potatoes. For $1.25 prepaid. I will send collection No. 16, and 1 lb. each of any two varieties of potatoes, your se- lection, except Admiral Dewey. By express or freight, your expense, this collection, for 95 cts. A grand offer. See seed potato-eye collections, page 9.
NO.
HARRY N. HAMMOND, Seedsman,
FIFIELD, MICHIGAN.
Can You Offer any Reason Why Hammond Should Not be Your Seedsman ?
You Can Make Money no Easier than by Taking Advantage of these Liberal Offers,
READ EVERY WORD IN THIS INSERT, IT WILL PAY YOU BiO^
HAMMOND'S BANNER INTRODUCTION YEAR.
$1,575.00 in Cash Premiums. $20,000 in otliep Premiums for 1900.
l50oU°rLffTl!n^'?^'''''^°°'^'"' ^^^^^'^ ^^^"^1 sales some years exceed
fSOO.OOO (half a million). I am mailing 500,000 catalogues this year, double as manv as in ^sS^ and being desirous of securing at least 100,000 new customers among those tirdTd noi oJ^;
Hammond's Seeds ^ mortgage has been raised from crops grown from
LIST OF PBEMIUMS FOR 1900. FREE PRESENTS FOR ALU
r ,r''""^^''^^"^^""-"^^^^*^^«^"^Pa^^«^here these seeds are a I n« r^u . ^""^^^^ ^ ^^^^y Potatoes, grown in 1900. $50 for 2d best 6
soc worth of Seeds, in packets, free on each dollar you purchase (see na-e 48^
of me spring ot lMO °' ^^"^ Michigan, sent me next tall, grown from seed purchased s^lLf oVffi^' '"''^^ Wonderful, sent me next fall, grown from seed purchased of me
Pole Beln' " longest pod of Hammond's Lazy Wife's
* fttag?"' ^^-^^ ' y'^'^ b-^t yield reported from Hammond's Golden Giant
* ''Tno^Sl'Tad,?^ ^^"=<='«'°' I'-'S of Hammond's Earliest Lettuce, and best
'Eap1dT?,S'Srf7o*m''m?st'e/''f ^'-l' 'or Paul Rose. $,5 for Grand
For lar.esj.^handsomes^^^ If ^pJl^e.^^S^'gin^^' ^''-' " Bn, for 10 years.
ls°^r^Zltr'^::'rZiTf^^^^^ seed this year,
for largest yield, per aS^S ST ;,fEus2 Oa^ ' "^^^ $ioo for best ear of Thoroughbred Corn
containing tht most c?Io?s. ^^"^ ^^^^^ S^^^* Peas, Hammond's Best, mixed
$.00 Cash, and other Premiums, for empty seed packets.
PremilTas^fh!?: ^rrTE^^ — — and
For balance of Premiums and Dlustrations. see next page.
^enij/ (20) years of test have proved Hammond's Seeds the Best Wherever you go, you will find Hammond's Seeds Grow.
LIST OF PREMIUMS FOR 1900. FREE PRESENTS FOR ALL
(Continued.)
A Handsome Present Free with Every Order.
Novelties in rings, watches, jewelry, that will please. Subscriptions to valuable papers. Presents of rare seeds and plants. Every one will receive something, no matter how small the order. The larger the order, the more valuable the presents. One customer writes: " The extra free premiums you gave with my seeds last year, I think worth more than the money I sent for the seeds. The premiums you give over others pays the freight a dozen times. I consider I got my seed absolutely free. Keep my name on your books as a lifetime customer." Herald Richards, Cypress, Tenn,
What a Leading Agricultural Paper Says of Hammond's Method ol Doing Business.
One of the most successful seed advertisers in the country says that his plan of doing business is to see how much he can give his customer for the money and still leave a fair profit, instead of trying to find out how little the customer will be satisfied with. That man's business has 'grown to immense proportions. He has the right plan. Most seedsmen, especially those in large cities, are trying to advance prices by forming a trust. Hammond is not in the trust.
Hammond's Collections. (Page 49, inside back cover of catalogue.)
My collections are gotten up this year simply as a method of introducing Hammond's Seeds. I candidly and truthfully state these collections are offered you at just M actual cost to me. I hope that every one receiving my catalogue will order at least a 10-cent collection. If he does," I will then have my 500,000 customers so long desired. Your name goes on our order books no matter how small the order, you then receive my catalogue regularly every year. These collection offers are intended only for new customers, as we are furnish- ing them at a big loss. However, we will not refuse to fill orders from our valuable old customers for a few collections, for fear they would feel slighted.
Special Offer to Men, Women, Boys, and Girls. Something for Nothing.
A handsome Gold Ring or Gold or Silver Watch absolutely free. For lack of space we can only illustrate below a few of our many new styles of watch and ring premiums. We can send you any style or design you prefer. In ordering please give your choice.
My offer is as follows: Select from my catalogue vegetable or flower seeds in packets
at catalogue prices, 20 5ct. pkts. or some lOct. pkts. if you
prefer, in all to the amount of $1.00, which I will send you by mail post- paid, to sell for my account. Go among your friends and sell them. When linlln sold, remit me the $1.00 and I will send you by mail a handsome set or plain ring, whichever you prefer, worth $3.00.
Sell $5 worth of seed in packets and ounces, and get the handsome silver Yankee watch, illustrated below, its equal you can not buy for less than S5.
Sell $10 worth in packets and ounces and get my Banner geld watch, either ladies' or gents'. Send $1 when you order the $5 worth and $2 when you order the $10 lot as a guarantee of good faith, which sum you may deduct from the $5 or SIO when you return same for your premium. Every boy should try a few hours to secure the silver watch, and every girl can easily have a gold watch absolutely free. It will be easy to sell Hammond's Seeds among your friends, give each of them one of my catalogues which I will send you free to distribute, the rest will be easy. The premium will be sent the same day your remittance is received. These premiums cost me double as much as you send me for the seeds. But I consider it a good plan to introduce Hammond's Seeds, but you get the most benefit. Send for the seeds to-day those you think you can sell best. Don't wait, go in for a prize, show your friends what you can do. I will give a $50 gold watch to the person selling the most seeds. Address,
BARRY N. HAMMOND, Seedsman,
FIFIELD, MICH.
A few of our many premiums.
My Peas, Beans, Sweet Corn, and all other seeds are carefully handpicked before sent out.
0\f[fi niOU ^Ol-^ BATCHES, worth $25 eaeh, CdCC f dIUU UAOlil and HUNDREDS OF RINGS, Intt I
For empty seed packets and ounce packets returned before September 1.
I put more seeds in my packets than any other seedsman for the money, and want my customers to use my seeds every year, and I want a half million new customers. Hence, I oiTer $100 Cash for largest number of my empty packets returned before September 1. For the next ten largest, each a $25 Lady's or Gent's Gold Watch, your choice. Next 100 largest, a handsome Gold Ring, band or set. State your choice of premiums when sending the packets. Simply save all the packets you get yourself, and get your neighbors to whom you sell to give you theirs. You will get something, and possibly the $100. A Chxat Offer.
SPECIAL COMIVilSSIONS TO AGENTS (MEN OB WOHEH) FOR CLUB ORDERS.
I will pay following commissions for selling Seed Potatoes, or any kinds of seeds, in any quantity from 1 pkt, to hundreds of bushels or barrels. Sell all you can.
A $10 Club Order gets $1 00 Cash, or $1 50 in Seeds, or Riag worth $3, your choice.
or Watch worth $5, your choice.
20 " '* " 2 00 " " 3 00
30 " " 3 00 " " 4 50 "
40 " " 4 00 " *' 6 00 "
50 " " " 5 00 " " 7 50 "
80 " " " 8 00 " " 13 00 "
100 " " " 10 00 " " 15 00 "
200 " " " 20 00 " " 30 00 "
12, 14, 20, 25, 50,
A few hours' work among your neighbors selling my Seeds this winter will pay you ijvell,. and may win the trip to Paris.
A TRIP TO PARIS IN 1900 TO WORLD'S EXPOSITION.
In addition to the above Premiums, to the person forming the largest Club order for Hammond's Seeds in 1900, that is, the one whose orders amount to the most money, I will give a $300 first-class trip to the Exposition at Paris, France; he or she winning having the privilege of going alone, or with my party now forming. What could be more delightful ? You will have until June 1 to get in your orders.
$100 REWARD, AND OTHER PRENIIUMS FOR LIST OF NAIVIES.
I wish to mail 1,000,000 catalogues in 1901, and wish every one to send me at once a list of names of friends and neighbors, with full addresses, that you think would buy seeds or plants. 5 to 25 names can be sent, but do not send names of people you do not think would buy seeds, as we have no catalogues to throw away. If names are sent at once, I will mail them a 1900 catalogue, and for the list sent me giving the most customers I will pay $100 Cash to the sender of the list. To each of the 25 next best lists a $35 Gold Watch or Ring, your choice. Send in your list at once, plainly written; you will surely get one of the prizes. The names may be of several different post-oflaces, I always give a lot of extras free also with each order, when party sends list of names on back of order sheet.
A HANDSONIE PREMIUM FREE TO EACH OF NIY CUSTOWIERS.
I would like each one of my customers to secure in his^ neighborhood for me at least one new customer, or more of course if possible. It will be easy to persuade your friends to buy hest Seeds when they are so cheap. To every one sending a new customer, I will add a handsome present free. Send three or more customers, and the present will be grand — something you always will love and keep as a remembrance of your Seedsman.
A YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION TO THE "MICHIGAN SUGAR BEET" FREE.
The best agricultural weekly paper in America to-day. You can not or should not do- without it. Published at Bay City, Mich. With every $5.00 order, or larger order, received in 1900 I will give a year's subscription free, if you mention you want it when ordering. If you do not order seeds, I will send you the paper for 50 cents a year, regular price, $1.00. By- buying in 1,000 lots, I get it for TO cents, and charge you no profit.
The Farm Journal, of Philadelphia, 5 years for 50 cents. Best monthly paper published See my coupon offer of this paper inclosed in catalogue.
Hoping one and all will take advantage of my offers, the most liberal Premium Offers ever made hy any American Seedsman, and thanking my old customers for their kind patronage of the past, and soliciting your future orders, as well as new customers, I remain, yours to command,
HARRY N. HAMMOND,
Fifield, Michigan,
BARGAIN PAGE OF WONDERFUL COLLECTIONS
At One=Third Actnal Cost to Introduce.
nth«.r?rn iSr^ ^^^^ Qijahty of Hammond's seeds. But to induce thousands of
fJ^^^ t. ^^^^ a trial, I put up each year in collections in regula?' full sizepachet^ as offered
Ihf selection of my very best varieties. No one can help but purchase some of
l^n^I^'^^i^ifZl'^l''^^ matters not with whom you are now dealing, f guarantee to give you
w^i?!? ^l^^' your money than you ever received bet'ore from any one These
?hPv?« n rfnf ^f. ^^fo-^.^H ^^^^ ?f I ^ '^'^^ Permit any changes. Prices are net!
I ^® selected as free seeds. Order by number. All are sent polt-paid. I offer $100
reward to any one that can name an American seedsman who gives as much value in his col- i^fiPr.^^^'''" ^^P""^ ^ Any one selling So worth of these collections can have either my premium watch or a ring free. Also send names and addresses of the purchasers, so we can enter their names on our books for a present and as customers.
I lo-Cent Flower Seed Collection. A
i^v. 1. bargain collection of 10 choice an- nuals; fresh seeds, sure to grow and bloom this season. One packet each. Pansy (40 colors and markings). Phlox (20 colors), Ver- bena (6 colors), Pinks (10 colors). Petunia (10 colors). Asters (13 colors). Balsam (8 colors). Sweet Peas (20 colors), Mignonette (sweet), and Sweet Alyssum. J guarantee this collection will please you. ■
'J Hammond's Gem Collection i^u. ^. Flower Seeds, 25 Cents.
Illustrated and offered on page 3( Greatest bargain on earth. Five col lections, %1.
Hammond's Star Veiretabie Col- lection, lo Cents. Ten packets choicest vegetable seeds. Radish, lettuce, onion, parsnip, tomato, cab- bage, etc. Ten packets in all, for a fine garden, only 10 cts.
XT A Blue Ribbon Collection, 25 Cents, i^w. Twenty packets best selection
of vegetable seeds, all different kinds, no two alike. Don't fail to try this, the greatest of bargains, only 25 cts.
i^rt - Banner Flower Collection, as Cents.
Twenty-five packets flower seeds comprising the most select varieties in our entire list. Truly a gem. Every lady should hare a flower garden from this seed. No two alike.
No. 6.
Sweet Pea Collection, 25 Cents.
Fifteen packets, each a named sort, including white and pink Cupid. No two packets alike. Any other seedsman would ask you 25 cts. for a packet each of the two Oupids. This offer has never been dupli- cated, and I expect to sell thousands of this collection.
Nft 7 Fifty-Cent Bargain Collection of y. Flower Seeds. Fifty packets, no two alike, comprising the cream of my flower seed list. A most popular garden can be grown that would surprise the natives.
o Hammond's Century Flower Seed i^w. c». Collection, $1.00. One hundred packets, one of each of every good kind of flowers in our entire list ; in fact, one of every kind, as we have just about 100 sorts in all. No other seedsman could afford to make such a run as T am making to gain new business. But I have the quality, and my customers always come again, otherwise I could not afford it.
Nn O Pansy Collection, 10 Cents. Five . • ^* packets Hammond's choicest varieties of Pansies, only 10 cts.
No. 10. Collection Summer Flowering Bulbs.
25 Cents. For only twenty-five cents I will send to any address, post-paid, 20 choice summer flowering bulbs. They will all grow and bloom freely this season, and give a great amount of satisfaction. This collection will not be made up of just one kind of bulbs but comprises many different varieties of my selection.
No.
II Tube Rose Bulb Collection, 25 Cents.
Twelve Tube rose bulbs, fra-
grant, flowering, beautiful selection of colors.
]\T-. t'-y Gladiolus Bulb Collection, 25 Cents. 1^0. IX. Twelve fine mixed gladiolus bulbs; choice assortment.
Nn \'\ Grand Bulb Collection, 50 Cents. I'^u. 10. Includes an elegant mixture of gladiolus, tube roses, gloxinia, begonia, and cinnamon vine, etc.
No. 14.
Pansy Plant Collection, 25 Cents.
Fifteen hardy plants, mixed col- ors, of largest flowering sorts. Will bloom in a few days after being received.
Nn Collection of Hardy Roses, 25
v^M. 10. Cents. Four hardy, ever-bloom- ing roses, no two alike, beautiful colors. Will bloom first year. For other rose collections see page 46.
For Plant collections see pages 44 and 45.
No.
*^ A Complete Garden for $1.00. Com-
prises 50 regular-sized packets of my choicest novelties in northern-grown vegetable seeds, including plenty of my regular 10-cent packets of peas, beans, and sweet corn, for a very large garden. At cata- logue prices would amount to $2.95. Only Sl.OO.
t'j Combination Collection of Seeds 1/. and Potatoes. Many of my cus- tomers would also like a few potatoes. For SI. 25 prepaid, I will send collection No. 16, and 1 lb. each of any two varieties of potatoes, your selection, except Admiral Dewey. By express or freight, your expense, this collection for 95 cts. A grand offer. See seed potato-eye collections, page 9.
Address all orders to
HARRY N. HAMMOND, Seedsman,
FIFIELD, MICHIGAN.
Can 1 Oliei w] teon if Haioiii Mi It De ifouf Seelioii?
Yoo Can Make Money no Easier than by Taking Adiantage ot these Liberal Offers.
Hammond's New Extra Early Potato, ADMIRAL DEWEY.
The Greatest. Most Marvelous Potato Oj-lgmated In Centuries.
$450 Cash Prizes and other Premiums for this the King of ail Potatoes.
See inside front cover for description and prices.
Hammond's Largest of All Tomatoes, THE MAMMOTH.
PRIZES AS FOLLOWS FOR 1900 : $100 Cash for largest specimen grown and sent me prepaid before November i. $50 for 2d Prize; $10 each for five next best. Nothing in all the world can compare with this Tomato for all good points. See page 29.