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Office & Retail Department Telephone 1773,
ANNUAL CATALOGUE
TESTED AND
RELIABLE
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FIELD
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Warehouse & Cleaning Department
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TESTED
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With each order write your NAME, POST OFFICE, COUNTY, and STATE in full. When Freight Office is different from Post Office, give ^r,iu
5end money with order, by P. O. Order, Registered Letter, Express Order, or
Draft on Cincinnati or New York.
Tl^ view of the fact that the Express companies provide special Low Rates on our shipments, we would respectfully suggest that patrons remit by Express Money Orders, which can be ob- tained at nearly all Express Offices in the United States and Canada.
We do not send goods C. O. D., as everything is plainly priced, and the return charges on the money is an unnecessary expense.
Will be glad to send copies of this or our other Catalogues to your friends, if you will send list of names and addresses.
From those receivicg our Catalogue for the first time we solicit a trial order, and whether it is large or small, it shall receive the same prompt and careful attention that we give to orders from regular customers.
About Warranting Seeds.— We have often been asked if we "guarantee or warrant our
Seeds." We beg to state plainl3^ we do not, for the reason that practical experience has assured us of the fact that crops may fail, no matter how fresh or pure the seed sown may te. We trust that our customers will fully realize that it is to our interest to send none but the best quality of Seeds. It would be folly to do otherwise, unless we wanted to sacrifice our good reputation for selling Reliable Seeds, which we are constantly striving to extend.
To secure success, however, it is necessary that the customer should do his part well, or our good seeds will be ruined. With the best of management and with good seeds there will be an occasional unaccountable failure. The best of gardeners sometimes fail, and tr}- again with the same seed with good results.
WE TEST ALL OUR SEEDS before sending them out, and while we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any seeds we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on these terms they are at once to be returned, and the money that has been paid for same will be refunded.
Respectfully,
SEEOSPN,
Office & Retail Department ^c^^ Second & Walnut Sts.
Telephone 1773.
GIflGI5NATI, 0.
Warehouse & Cleaning Department ^^*Vine& Water Sts,
Telephone 2171.
SELECT LIST OF TESTED VEGETABLE SEEDS.
We Catalogue all the Leading Varieties of Vegetable Seeds having Merit
Highest Quality
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SEEDS FOSTF.A.IID BY Mi^IL.
We will send by Mail, Postage Paid, any of the following list of Vegetable and Flower Seeds; except Peas, Beans, Com and Field Seeds ; for these add 10 cents per pint or 15 cents per quart, to pay postage.
SPECIAL OFFER ON 5EEDS IN PACKETS ONLY.
7 Five-Cent packets for 25 Cts. 15 Five-Cent packets for 50 Cts. 40 Five-Cent packets for $1.00.
All pa-Gls.ets, TJinless otlner-wise mentioned, 5 Cents eaoti. Market Gardeners or other large planters requiring larger quantities of Seeds than are here offered, are invited to write to us for special prices, particularly purchasers of Peas, Beans, Corn, Onion, Spinach, Cabbage and Turnip. In writing please state plainly whether you are a Market Gardener, Florist, Dealer in Seeds, etc.
BORECOLE or KALE, (Blaetter Kohl, aer.)
This may be sown in May and trans- planted in the same way as cab- bage. They make very tender and
ASPARAGUS, (Spargal, Ger.)
Sow in April in drills one inch deep and rows twelve inches apart, thin out to four inches in the row, when one year old ttans- pla7it pi rows three feet apart and two feet in the row. One ounce of seed will sow forty feet of row ; 1000 roots will plant an acre.
Colossal — A large and rapid grower, 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. % lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Palmetto — An improved early variety, vigorous growth and large stocks, 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Asparagus Roots.
Colossal —Two-year old roots, $0.75 per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000. Palmetto— Two-3^ear old roots, $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Persons purchasing Seeds at our store, or who wish to pay their own express charges, may deduct 10 cents per pound forall Seeds bought by the pound, IF QUOTED AT PREPAID RATES.
delicious greens in the Fall. Very hardy, easily grown, they de- serve more gen- „ „ . ^ „ , ~ eral cultivation. Dwarf German Curled Kale.
One ounce to one hundred yards of row.
Dwarf German Kale— Very hardy, a standard variety, 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Tall Scotch Curled— One of the best, 10 cts. oz.; 30 cts. 3/ lb.; 70 cts. lb.
J. OHAS. McCULLOUGH, Seedsman,
BEANS, (Bohne, Ger.) Dwarf or Bush Varieties.
The Bean is a tender plant and, therefore, should not be planted until danger from frost is past and then may be planted with success throughout the entire summer in rotation. Sew in open ground, from the end of April to the first of August, in rows two feet apart and thin from sis to eight inches in the row. 1 quart to 100 feet of dri l, 2 bushels to the acre.
Atld 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per qnart, if sent by mail.
Strln^Iess Green Pod— This bean is the only stringless green pod dwarf bean in cultivation. It surpasses all others in crispiness, tenderness and flavor, and is the most prolific bean grown. The pods are i^i to 55^ inches long, nearly round, slightly curved and of the best quality. They remain long in edible condition and are never stringy 20cts.pt.; 35cts. qt.
Henderson's Xew Bnsli liima — Grows in compact bush form 15 t'l 18 inches high. It is at least two weeks earlier than anj' of the climbing I^i nas. 1.5 cts V2 pt.; 20 cts. pt ; 35 cts. qt.; S-2.25 peck.
Early Long- Yellow Six Weeks — A fine string bean, verj- prolific. 15 ct=s pt.; 2-i cts. qt.; $1 40 peck.
Early Mohawk — First early productive and very hardy. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; SI. 40 peck.
H'irtienltnral l>warf Excellent quality as a shell bean, either green or dry. 15 cts. pt.; 2-i cts. qt.
Iinprove<l Round I»od Red Valentine — Ten days earlier than ordinary Valentine. 15 cts pt ; 25 cts. qt.
Early Red Valentine — Round, green pods, early and tender, good for string or pickling. 15 cts. pt ; 25 cts. qt.
White Valenti e — Early, tender and fine flavor. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt
New Golden Wa"« — Round, golden, waxy pods, early, prolific, stringless. The finest wax bean. 15 cis. pt ; •z'l cts. qt.
Black Wax — Round, wax pods, early, stringless, solid and tender 15 cts pt.; 2S cts. qt.
White Wax — An excellent snap bean, also fine for shelling. 15 cts. pt. ; 25 cts. pt.
Refugee — Hardy, productive, flesh thick and tender, one of the best f 'T pickling 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1 40 peck.
Be.st of \ll — Earlj' and of superior quality, round, green pods. 10 cts. pt ; M cts qt
White Marrow — A standard field variety, excellent for shelling. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; $1.(H1 peck.
Navy — .\n old standard variety, good for winter use. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts qt.: S'l.uO peck.
White Kidney — An excellent shell bean, tie best for "Winter use. 15 cts pt ; 25 cts. qt ; $1.25 peck.
Red Kidney — Similar to the above, except in color. 15 cts. pt.; 25 c:s qt.; 51.25 peck.
Turtle Soup Black — Used in making mock turtle soup. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qi-.; SI 25 peck
Wardwell's Kidney Wax — Vines vigorous, hardj' and produc- tive. The pods are large, smooth and showy, tender and stringless, excellent winter shelled sort. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; ;1.85 peck.
Davis Kidney Wax — Pods are long, straight, oval, clear, waxy white color, often growing to a length of seven to eight inches ; when fit for use are stringless and of fine flavor. 20 cts. pt ; 35 cts. qt.
Burpee's Bnsh Eima — This is a bush form of the well known large white I.,iraa bean ; is very fixed in its bush character, growing to a uniform height of about twentv inches. 25 cts. pt.; 40 cts. qt.
Yoseniite Mammoth Wax Bush— Pods long and thick, of a rich golden color and absolutely stringless. 15 cts. pt ; 25 cts. qt.
Currie's Rnst-Proof Wax — Absolutely rust-proof. Pods are , thick, with no approach whatever to stringiness. One of the earliest, very prcduc .ive and of great value to market gardeners. 15 cts. pt ; 25 cts. qt. ; $1.50 peck.
BEANS, (Pole or Eunners).
They are more tender and require rather more care in culture than the Bush Beans and should be sown t ■vo weeks later. They succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched with manure. Form hills from three to four feet apart ; plant five or six beans in each hill, ab^ut two inches deep, leaving a space in the center for the pole. I,imas will not grow until the weather and ground are warm; if planted early they are apt to rot in the ground. One quart mak^s 100 to 200 hills, according to size of the beans; 10 to 12 quarts will plant an acre.
Add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per qnart, if sent by mail.
Hempshire Pole — One of the best corn field beans ever intro- duced. It grows five to six feet high, long j-ellow pods and average five beans to a pod. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.50 peck.
Kentucky Wonder — ^A snap bean of wonderful growth, pods grow in clusters, are nearly a foot long, round and pulpy. This is the favorite com bean in this section. 20 cts. pt.; 30 cts. qt.; $1.75 peck.
Black K»-ntucky M'onder — Surpasses the old Kentucky Won- der in yield and quality. 25 cts. pt.; 35 cts. qt.
Extra Earge Eima — The finest flavored of all shell beans. 15 cts. pt. ; 30 cts. qt.; $1 75 peck.
Kins' of the Garden Eima — A vigorous grower, bearing pro- fusely, the beans are large and of rich flavor. 20 cts. pt.; 35 cts. qt.; $2.00 peck.
Dutch Case Knife — Early, productive, good for string or .shell beans. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.50 peck.
Horticultural — (Wren's Egg or Speckled Cranberry) — Earliest and best shell bean, productive and tender. 15cts.pt.; 25cts. qt.; jl.50 peck.
White Creaseback — A green pod bean, exceedingly productive,
pods five to six inches long, perfectly round, with a crease in the back, stringless, very flesh}', early, and Of fine quaUty. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt. ; $1.25 peck.
Southern Prolitic — Long, round pods, produced in clusters, early and prolific. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; $1.25 peck.
Cut Short or Corn Hill — An old and popular variety, much used for planting among com. excellent as a green shell or dry bean. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.50 peck.
Scarlet Runner- Ornamental variety with bright scarlet flow- ers, also a good string bean. 20 cts. pt.; 40 cts. qt.; $2.75 peck
Eazy Wife's — The pods grow from four to six inches long, en- tirely stringiest, and of a rich butter^' flavor when cooked. The pods remain green and retain their tender, rich flavor until ripe, excellent shell bean for winter use. 20 cts. pt.; 35 cts. qt.; $2.00 peck.
BEET, (Runkel Rube, Ger.)
Sow as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in light well- manured soil, in drills twelve inches apart, covering the seeds one inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over them. Thin out four inches apart for table beets, and eight to twelve inches for field beets, cultivate fre- quently. One ounce to 60 feet of drill, five to six pounds to the acre.
Table Varieties.
Edmand's Improved — Very fine tumip-shaped beet of round form, good size, dark red color and £ne flavor. 10 cts. oz. ;,20 cts. % lb.; 50 cts, lb.
Early Eclipse — The best and most profitable very early variety of excellent form, dark color and tender quality. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Egyptian — Extra early, flat turnip- shaped, deep red, tender and sweet. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Yi, lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Early Bassano — Flat, turnip-shaped, light red. 10 cts. oz ; 20 cts. J< lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Dewin§r's Blood Turnip — Early, blood-red, good size, smooth and handsome. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Early Blood Turnip— Early, dark- red, well-flavored, extra. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Improved Eons' Blood — Excellent ■ late sort, dark and smooth. lOcts. oz.; 20 cts. lb ; 50 cts. lb.
Swiss Chard— Cultivated for its leaves only, the middle ribs of which are cooked Uke asparagus. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J{ lb.: i50 cts. lb.
Crosby's Egyptian— An improved strain of the Egyptian Beet in great repute in Boston market. Much thicker than the original, quite as early, better color and quality, and smoother. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. yi lb.; 70 cts. lb.
Norwood Blood Turnip— of good marketable size, verj' uni- form, round and smooth. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Special Prices to Market Gardeners
and others desiring large quantities.
North-East Corner
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SUGAR BEETS AND MANGEL WURZEL.
For Stock Feeding.
lirtne's Improved Sn^ar Beef— L,arge, hardy and very pro- ductive, 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. lb. ; 30 cts lb.
Silesinn Sn§:nr Beet — Attains a large size and is highly valued for feeding, 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts.; ]i lb.; ao cts. lb.
Ooldeii Tankard Mangrel— Bright j-ellow, large, handsome, heavj- Cropper splendid quality, 10 cts. o^. - 15 cts. % lb.; ;iO cts. lb.
3Iainniotli I..on$; Red Mangel— Very large and productive, 10 cts. oz.; 15 CIS. % lb.; oO cts. lb.
BROCCOLI, (Spargcl Kohl, Ger.)
Resembles cauliflower, but hardier. Sow in a hot bed in May, and transplant to a rich, mellow soil in early July. 0>i. ounce to one hun- dred yards of rozv.
Ear'y White Cape — Heads medium, compact, creamj' white, :5 cts. oz.; 90 cts. li lb.
Early Pnrple Cape — Greenish-purple heads, hardy, good flavor. 25 cts. oz.; 90 els. % lb.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS, (Sprossen Kohl. Ger.)
This plant grows two or three feet high, and produces from the sides of the stalk nume ous little sprouts one or two inches in diameter, resembling cabbage
I>warf Improve<l — .A. variety producing compact sprouts of ex- cellent quality, ■j.b cts. oz.; 60 cts. }4 lb.; $1 75 lb.
CABBAGE, (Weisskopf Kohl, Ger.)
This vegetable requires a deep, rich, mellow soil, high manuringand good culture, in order to obtain fine solid heads. For early use sow seeds of the early kinds in the hot bed, or in a box in the house, the last of Jam aryor early in February and transpUnt them in the open ground in April, in rows two feet apart and IS inches between the plants in the row: or sow a bed of
seed outside as soon
W as the soil can be worked, if you do not care for real early cabbage. These may be tra nsplantedin about 4 weeks. I?or second early cabbage, .sow in April and transplant in May. Por late cabbage, sow in May and transplant in July, in rows three feet apart and two feet apart in the row. In transplanting cab- bage or cauliflower it is important that he plant is set down to the first leaf that the stem may not be injured in case of frost. One ounce of seed produces i =&o to 2, coo p. ants and soujs an area cf about 40 square feet. ,
I.iOnisville Early Pramhead — Originated in this market and is now the principal market variety and cannot be surpassed. Early heads of very large si/e and very "solid, the best and surest heading for all purposes and will stand the entire summer without bursting. 25 cts. oz.; Co cts. \i lb.; $-2.25 lb.
Danish or Hollander— Small size, solid heads, one of the best for shipping. 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. 14 lb.; |2.50 lb.
Charleston Wakefield— Much larger than the Old Wake- field and only a few days later. Favorite for Gardeners. 25 cts. oz.: 65 cts. lb.;«2.50 lb.
All Head Early— The earliest of all Cabbages, dee-jj flat heads, remarkably solid in quality-, tender, uniform in shape and size, compact growth. All Head is also valuable for a late Winter cabbage. 25 cts. oz. ; 70 cts. \i lb. ; $2.50 lb.
Early Winninicstadt— A very early variety, in size close to the Wakefield, heads large, decidedly conical, leaves bright green, heads solid and hard. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. ^ lb ; $2.00 lb.
CABBAGE, Continued.
Sureliead — A large variety producing large, round, flattened heads. It is all head and always sure to head. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. lb.; $2.00 lb.
Early Jersey Wakefield— The very best early variety, conical shape, solid sure heading. 20 cts. oz.; 70 cts. lb.; $2.50 lb.
Henderson's Early Snniuier -The best large early cabbage, globular shape, a popular variety amongst market gprdeuers. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. lb.; $2.00 lb.
Early Dwarf York — Early and fine flavored. 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts Yi lb.; $1.50 lb.
Early Earge York — Early and much larger than the Dwarf York. 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. Ya. lb..; $1.50 lb.
All Seasons — Early variety, heads large and solid. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. Y* lb.; $2.25 lb.
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch — Heads solid, good flavor, an excel- lent varietj-. 15 cts. oz.: 50 cts. Y* lb.; $1.50 lb.
Premium Flat Dutch- [Select Stock.)— Heads large and very solid, they open white and crisp, are tender and well flavored ; for the Winter market it lias no equal. 20 cts. oz.; -50 cts. Y\ lb.; $1.50 lb.
Fottler's Improved Brunswick— A rapid grower, has large, solid heads, an excellent second earlj* or late varietj'. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. Y^ lb.: $2 00 lb.
Earge Eate Drumhead — I^rge, solid and tender, an excellent
Winter cabbage. 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. Y\ lb.; $1.50 lb.
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Red Dutch — The old standard variety for pickling. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. Ya, lb.; $2.00 lb.
Improved Drumhead Savoy — The finest flavored Winter cabbage, large, round, solid heads. 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts.; Yt, lb. $1-75 lb.
CARROT,(Moeliren Ger)
The carrot grows best in a light sandy loam, well manured and cultivated. Sow as early as the ground can ,be worked, in drills 10 inches apart for the small sons and 14 inches apart for the larger kinds, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed will sow 'i^ofeet of drill, 4 lbs. to the acre.
Early French Forcing — The
earliest variety grown, small, tender, fine quality. 10 cts. oz.; 2octs. % lb.; 75 cts. lb.
Early Scarlet Horn — An excel- lent table sort, fine color and flavor. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Ya lb.; 65 cts. lb.
Half Eonj^ Stump Rooted— A
fine grained table variety, of fair size and good color. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y* lb.; 70 cts. lb.
Denver's Half Eong — The most desirable variety for the main crop, productive and keeps well. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb ; 70 cts. lb.
Chantenay— An early one-half long, stump-rcoted variety of the best quality. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y* lb ; 70 cts. lb.
Intermediate — The roots grow regular and smooth, good size and very productive. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y lb-; 70 cts. lb.
Improve<l Eons' Orange — Large, hea\-y cropper and excellent keeper. 10 cts. oz ; 15 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Eong Red Altringham — A standard variety, desirable for field culture. 10 cts. oz. ; 15 cts. Y lb-; 50 cts. lb.
Earge White Belgian — I,arge, long rooted v^ariety, valuable for feeding stock. 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. Yi, lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Ouerande or Oxheart — Extra fine quality, beautiful shape and verj' productive. Color, a rich orange. In length it is intermediate between the Danvers and Short Horn Carrot. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y lb.; 70 cts. lb.
R.igli.t Trea.tm.ent OTaa^ranteeci. Oive -Lis a. Trial.
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CATJLIPLOWEE, (Blumenkohl, Ger.)
The culture of cauli- flower is similar to cabbage. It delights in a rich, moist soil, and in dry seasons should be abundant- ly watered, especial- ly when h e a d i n ^ . Sow seeds in the hot bed in Janu^rj-or Februiry, and trans- pla it the plants two or three inches apart in boxes, until such time as thev are safe to be planted in the open ground. Set the plants 2 feet by 18 inches apart. "When heading tie the outside leaves 1 o o s e 1 V over the head to protect it from the sun.
O'lp ounce g ves 2000 plants.
Henderson's Early Snowball — .A. very early dwarf variety producing magnificent white heads of the finest quality. Its compact habit of growth renders it a Deculiarly profitable variety to force under glas.s, and it does equally well for late planting. 20cts. pkt.; 80 cts. oz.; %-1-iT) oz.
Earliest Dwarf Erfurt^This is the choicest, heads of the largest size, snowy whiteness, compact an 1 1 eautiful form. 20 cts. pkt.; 80 cts. oz.; S2.75 oz.
Early Paris— A good standard variety. 20 cts. o^.; 60 cts. oz.
Ee Xormand — A large late variety, producing well formed heads. 2o cts. oz.; 60 cts. oz.
CELERY, (Sellerie, Ger.)
Sow in a hot bed in March, and a- soon as the plants are three inches high, transplant into a temporary bed in the open air, 4 inches apart. The plants may remain here until the first of July, and then remove to the trenches. The trenches ought to be a foot wide and deep and 5 feet apart. Spread a layer of well rotted manure in the bottom of the trench and dig in. Set the plants in the bottom of the trench 6 or 8 inches apart. As they grow, cultivate with the hop. and gradually earth them up, and by the end of September they will be blanched suffii^iently for use. Never earth up while the plants are wet, and be careful not to let the soil get into the heart of the plant. Water care- fully in dry weather. One oui.ce uiiu produce about 4000 plants.
Oiant Pascal — A superior keeping .sort. The stalks are very large, i hick, solid, crispand of a rich nutty flavor. It blan.hes easily and retains its" freshness a long time. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. }i lb.; $2.00 lb.
Golden Self- Blanching'— Close, compact perfectly solid, crisp, well-flavored and excellent keeper. 25 cts. oz. ; 7-5 cts, ^ lb ; S2 75 lb.
l>warf Golden Heart — Its handsome color, medium size, fine flavor and good keeping qualities render it the leading sort. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. J< lb.; S2.00 lb.
"While PUinie-A crisp, solid variety, with a pleasant, nutty flavor, almost self-blanching, the stocks re- quiring very little earthing tip. "V^ery ornamental for the table. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. li lb.; 51.75 lb.
Giant White Solid — Fine, large size, tall and of stiff growth. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. % lb.; $2.00 lb.
Boston ]>Iarliet — Dwarf- branching habit, solid, crisp, well- flavored. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. ]^ lb.; $2.00 lb.
Paris Golden Yellow— Close, compact growth, golden yellow color. The stock is .«olid and crisp and a good keeper. 30 cts. oz.; fl.OO % lb.
Celeraie or Tnrnip Rooted— The round, solid roots of this variety are used for flavoring. 15 cts. oz. ; 50 cts. ^ lb.; $1.75 lb. Soap or Flavoring— 25 cts. lb.
CORN SALAD, ( Acker salat, Ger.)
Used as a salad. Sow as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in drills 12 inches apart, and cover lightly. For winter and spring use, sow in September, and winter over in cold frames.
Earg:e Seeded The standard variety. lOcts. oz.; 20cts. J^lb.; 60 cts. lb.
CORN, Sweet, (Mais, Ger.)
extra early " sorts, and the last
Order Early.
The planting of corn should begin as early in April as the weather will permit, and kept up at inter- vals throughout the season so as to keep up a constant supply. The first planting should be made of the
planting of the Improved Evergreen Sugar, and j-ou will not fail to have a constant supply from the middle of June to the middle of Octo- ber. One quart plants 200 to 300 kilts, eight to ten quarts for an acre. Add 10 cents per pint, 15 cents per qnart, if sent by mail.
Country Gentleman— The ears are of good size and produced in great abundance, bearing three to four good ears to a stock. Cob very small, kernels are of pearly whiteness and delicious quality. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.: 85 cts. peck.
First of All — Almost a week earlier than the Cory and Dwarfer, but of superior quality. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Zigr Zag Evergreen — This variety of Evergreen Sweet Corn is one of the best for pr ivate use, market iraj aeners and canners. It is of extra quality, very sweet and juicy in the green state. It ripens about same time as Stowell's Evergreen, and is superior to that well-known variety in sweetness and flavor. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 80 cts. peck.
Extra Early Cory— Second earliest variety in cultivation, pro- ducing good sized ears, fine quality and productiv'e. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Extra Early Adams— An old standard white com, ready for table sixty days after germination, not a sweet corn. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Early Marblehead — Good early corn, medium size, prolific, week later than Cory. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Early Minnesota— An early sort, of dwarf habit. 10cts.pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Crosby's Early —One of the finest early sweet corns, productive and of excellent qualitj'. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck
Moore's 1 oncord — A second early variety, larger than Crosby's, excellent quality. 10 cts. pt.: 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
"White Cory— Much the same as the Red Coiy, with the great advantage of a white cob. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
E»5'ptian— A. late sort, ripening with Stowell's, largely used for canning. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Perry's Hybrid — Early and of large size, good for market. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts peck.
Stowell's Improved Evergreen — The standard late sort, large ears, remains long green. 10 cts. pt. ; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Mammoth Sugar — Large, long, full ears, of excellent flavor. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Adam's Early— Old standard sort. 10c pt.; 20c qt.; 75c peck.
Black Mexican— Its merit is its .sweetness. 10cts.pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 80 cts. peck.
Shaker's Early — The kernels are large, of pearly whiteness and delicious flavor. It is a great favorite with market gardeners. 10 cts. pt, ; 20 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
SEED POP CORN.
"White Pearl — Our common market variety. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt. White Rice — A handsome varietj-, kernels long and pKjinted, very prolific. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.
Q,ueen's Golden— The stalks grow six feet high, and the large
ears are produced in abundance, it pops perfectly white. 10c pt.; 20c qt.
E always have in stock a large supply of old corn for popping, and are prepared to fill all orders at market prices.
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Please order as soon after you get this Catalogue as possible, and then you will have your seeds at hand for planting when you want them, besides, if you want heavy seeds in large quantities, they can be sent by freight very cheaply.
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SWEET CORN FOR FODDER.
There is nothing better for green feed, or curing for -svinter, than sweet corn. Cattle highlj- relish it, and when fed on it, keep in fine condition and give an abundance of milk. Also excellent for soiling. Sow thicklj' in drills or broadcast at the rate of i'wo to ilnfe bushes pet- acre. 50 cts. pk.; $1.50 bushel ; 10 bushel lots, $1.35 bushel. Subject to market change.
CUCUMBERS, (Gurken, Ger.)
As soon as the weather becomes settled and warm, plant in hills from four to six feet apart each way, with eight or ten see^s in each hill, cover half an inch deep, smoothing the hill off with the hoe Keep the soil well stirred, and when the plants are out of danger of insects, leave three or four plants to the hill. For pickles, plant from the first of June to the first of August. The fruit should be gathered when large enough whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on the vines, it destroj-s their productiveness. One ounce for 50 hills, 1 to 2 lbs. per acre.
Japanese Climbing— Is strong, vigorous and prolific, fruit 10 to 12 inches long, of a dark green color; delicious flavor. The \nnes are proof against mildew, never suffering from wet weather or insects. Id cts oz.; 35 cts. ib.; fl 00 lb.
Cool and Crisp— This variety is inclined to taper off at the stem end, and is generally a little pointed at the other end also ; is the most desirable shape for pickles. 10 cts. oz.; 20 ccs. % lb.; 70 cts. lb.
Extra Karly Rnssian — The earliest, hardy, prolific ; excellent for small pickles. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. "^/i lb., 60 cts. lb.
Early Clnster— A short, prickly variety, bearing in clusters, very prolific. lOcis. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts lb.
Early Frame — Early, medium length, good for forcing. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Improved White Spine — Medium length, crisp, well flavored, prolific. One of the most popular varieties grown. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Yi- lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Iniprovod Long' Oreen — Very popular, late variety, dark green, crisp, tender, and well flavored. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. % lb.; 60 cts. per lb.
Jersey Pioltling' — The best variety, for pickling, short straight, dark green, fine quality, great bearer. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y lb.; 50 cts. lb.
<ireen Prolific — One of the best for pickles, very uniform in growth, extremely productive, and its flavor makes it desirable also for a table variety. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. Y lb ; 65 cts. lb.
Xiehol's Me<l!nm Oreen— Early, good for forcing or pickles, darkgree , crisp, very^ prolific, straight and smooth, in length between the White Spine and I,oug Green, a decided acquisition, lucts. oz.;20 cts. Y lb.; 65 cts. lb.
West India Oberkin — A small, green, pickUng sort, used for pickling only. 15 cts. oz. ; 30 cts- Y lb. ; $1.00 lb.
CRESS OR PEPPER GRASS. (Kresse, Ger.)
Well-known pungent salad, can be used alone or with lettuce. Re- quires to be sown thickU- curling very slightly), at frequent intervals to keep up a succession, as it soon runs to seed.
Extra Donble Curled — Fine pungent flavor, extensively used as a salad. 10 cts. oz.: cts. Y lb. ; 50 cts. lb.
Wftter Cress — Hardy acquatic perennial, growing readily on the banks of streams or ponds. 35 cts. oz. SI. 00 Y lb.
ENDIVE, (Endivien. Ger.)
Sow in June or July, and transplant 8 or 10 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. Used as a salad, and requires to be blanched b3- tieing the leaves together at the top and placing boards to exclude the light. One ounce of seed to 150 feet oj drill.
©reen Cnrled— One of the best, dark green, finely curled, 15 cts. oz.; 45 cts. Y lb.. $1.50 lb.
Moss Curled — Beautifully and denselj' curled, very ornamental. 15 cts. oz.; 45 cts. Y lb.; 81.50 lb.
Batavian Broad-Eeaved — A large summer variety, very pro- ductive. 15 cts. oz.; 45 cts. Y lb-; $1.50 lb.
EGG PLANT, (Eierpflanze, Ger.)
Sow seeds in a hot-bed in March in the same manner as tomatoes. As they are verj* susceptible to cold they should not be transplanted to the open ground until the weather is quite warm. Set the plants two feet apart each way. Cne ounce of seed will pro- duce 1,000 plants.
Eonp: Purple — Earlj-, deep pur- ple, oblong, hardj-, productive, ex- cellent, color variable. 20 cts. oz.; 75 cts. Yi lb.;$ 2.50 lb.
Kew YorU Improved -One of the best, very large, fine quality. 'Jo cts. oz.; 80 cts. 1/ lb.
New Yorlt Im- roved.
KOHL RABI, (Kohl-Rabi, Ger.)
(TURNIP CABBAGE.)
When young and tender they are fine for table use, when matured they will keep well ard are excellent for Winter feeding to stock. For earlj- use sow in hot-bed. tran<^plant and cultivate like early cabbage. For Winter tise sow in the middle of June or first of July in rows 18 inches apart. One ounce of seed for 1,500 plants.
Early White Vienna— Flesh white and tender, 20 cts. oz.; 70
cts. K lb- Early Purple Vienna— An excellent sort, later than the white.
20 cts. oz.; 70 cts. Yi lb.
LEEK, (Lauch, Ger.)
The Leek is generally considered superior to the (Dnion for soups, it is verj- hardy and easi y cultivated. Sow in drills," a foot apart, in April, and transplant in July, in rows fifteen inches apart, and .six inches from plant to plant. They .'■hould be set five inches deep, in rich, moist soil. One ounce uitLi pi u<: lice about 1 010 pla>- ts.
Ears'e Rouen— One of the best, large and broad, of verv mild, pleasant flavor. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. Y lb-; SI. 25 lb.
Ameriean Flas: — Hardj', useful sort for general use. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. ^ lb.; $1.25 lb.
LETTUCE, (Lettich-Salat, Ger.)
It requires rich, moist soil, clean cultivating and plenty of water. This will give the quick growth on which de- pends its appearance, tenderness and flavor. Sow in a hot-bed in early Spring, as soon as the ground can be well worked, transplant in good rich ground, to rows 18 inches apart, and 8 to 10 inches in the rows. For a later supply plant every two weeks from the middle of April until July, choosing varieties according to their heat resistance, and their tendency to remain in condition without seeding. One ounce of seed for 2,500 plant.-' .
Cincinnati ^larltet^ — The best forcing varietj' known aid a favorite with all gardeners. Large pale green leaves exceedingly crisp and tender and a shy seeder. 15 cts oz. ; 50 cts. lb.
Buttercup — New variety from Germany, tender and delicate flavor, early haid-heading, beautiful foliage, good either for summer or winter. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. Y* lb.; $1.00 lb.
Early Curled Silesian — Very early and well-known sort, 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. Y lb.' 80 cts. lb.
Early Prize Head — Very large, crisp, tender, fine flavored, hardy, slow to seed. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. Y lb ; 80 cts. lb.
Black. Seeded Simpson— Like the ordinarj- Curled Simpson, it does not properly form a head, but a compact mass of leaves and differs in being light colored, the leaves being almost white, stands the sum- mer heat excellently, and attains a size nearlj' double that of Curled Simpson. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. Y lb.; 80 cts. lb.
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LETTUCE, Continued.
©eaeOH or ^STonpariel — This is a fine market varietj', crimped, curled and -n-ell-formed heads, withstands the heat of summer well. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. i< lb.; |1.00 lb.
California Cream Bntler— This variety forms round, solid heads of good size, medium early and one of the best summer sorts. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. % lb.; $1.00 lb.
Grand Rapids Forcing— It is of handsome appearance, a strong grower, and net apt to rot, and will keep from wilting longer while expost d for sale than any other sort. It matures two weeks earlier than Tennis Ball. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. lb.; 90 cts. lb.
Big Boston— This variety resembles the well-known Boston 2Market Lettuce but produces heads almost double the size and matures a week later. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. lb.; $1.25 lb.
Early Curled or White See<led Simpson — Does not head, but forms a compact, close mass cf leaves, excellent for forcing. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. K lb.: 80 cts. lb.
Black Seeded Tennis Ball — Solid, dark green heads, very hardy, one of the best for out-door growing, crisp and tender, lo cts. oz.; 30 cts. K lb.; 8u cts. lb.
White Seeded Tennis Ball— A fine early sort, small heads, very hardy, valuable to grow in cold frames in winter. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. K It).; 80 cts. lb.
Boston Slarket — The best forcing head sort, very compact and is beautiful white and crisp. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. lb ; 80 cts. lb.
Improved Hanson — A splendid out-door lettuce, heads very close, solid and large, crisp, tender, sweet, green out-side, white within. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. % lb.; $1.00 lb.
All the Year Round — Hardy, heads firm, medium, does not run to seed readily. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. ]^ lb.; $1.00 lb.
Paris White Cos— The best of the Cos varieties, with long upright leaves, blanches readily when tied up. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. % lb.; $1.00 lb.
Philadelphia Butter or Early White Head— A thick- leaved, smooth lettuce, round dark green leaves, formed into a very solid, round head; stands a long time without running to seed. The inner leaves blanch a rich yellow; quality first class. 15 cts. oz.; 85 cts. Klb.; SLOG lb.
Denver
51 a r li e t— An
early variety in head lettuce, either for forc- ing or open ground, it forms large solid heads of light green color and is very slow to go to seed. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. J< lb. ; $1.00 lb.
E e 1 1 n c e Mixture — All
sorts. It can not fail to please.
Will give a succession of good lettuce throughout the season. A fine contrast to our Radish Mixture, when planted along side of it. 15 cts. 80 cts. ^ lb.; $1.00 lb.
MELON, WATEE, ( Wassermelone, Ger.)
Water Melons require the same treatment and soil as described for the Musk Melon, but being more tender, should be given a southern exposure if possible. The hills should be eight feet apart. One oiutce for 30 hills, about 5 bs.for an cere.
Triumph— Very prolific, early and of uniformh- large size, and fine flavor. A good shipper. 10 cts. oz. ; 30 cts. K lt>. ; 90 cts. lb.
Florida Favorite — Of medium size, very prolific and unexcelled as a table variety. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts.. y^, lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Black Spanish— Round, dark green, flesh scarlet, with delicious sweet flavor. 10 cts. oz ; 20 cts. K lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Cuban Queen— A very fine variety, growing to great size, flesh bright red, very solid and sweet. Enormously productive and an excellent keeper. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. yi lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Kolb's Gem— Light green, nearly round, averaging thirty to fifty pounds in weight, flesh bright red, rich and sweet, a good shipper. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Dixie — Of excellent merits, recommended as best shipping melon grown, being even larger, earlier and far more pri diictive than the Kolb Gem. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Gipsy or True Georgia Rattlesnake — Very large, long and smooth and distinctly striped, flesh bright scarlet, a favorite shipping melon in the south. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. K lt>.; 60 cts. lb.
Mammoth Ironclad— Of large size and great weight, flesh deep red and of delicious flavor. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Mountain Sweet— Oblong, with dark green skin, flesh very solid and sweet. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb ; 60 cts. lb.
Phinney's Early— Productive, earlj- and finely flavored, red flesh. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Peerless or Ice Cream— Of medium size, thin rind, light green, flesh scarlet, solid to center and sweet. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Pride of Georgia— Dark green, oval, a good shipper. If well- grown attains a large size. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Seminole — It is of two distinct colors, gray and light green. Melons of both colors are often found on the same vine, and while of large size , it is very earh-, productive and of excellent quality. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
The Boss— A handsome, early, oblong variety, nearly the same thickness throughout, skin very dark, flesh deep scarlet, sugarj' and melting. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
True Dark Icing— Very solid, rind very thin, highly prized as a shipper. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y^ lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Eight Icing — Solid, alwaj's of good flavor, and thin light green rind. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Citron— A round, handsome fruit of small size, used for making sweet meats and preserves, seeds red, flesh white. 10cts.cz.; 30 cts. y^ lb.; 75 cts. lb.
Sweetheart— Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light and dark green, rind thin but firm, flesh bright red, firm, solid, but very tender, melting and sweet. 10 cts. oz. ; 25 cts. lb. ; 75 cts. lb.
Tested Seeds for All Soils and Climates, Improved by Selection and Cleaning.
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MELON, MUSK, (Zucker Melone, Ger.)
Alight rich soil is the most suitable for melons of all kinds. In ver>- rich soil the hills should be six feet apart, in poor soil about five feet. Before planting the seed, mix about a peck of rotted manure with the soil in each hill. About the middle of May, plant the seeds half an inch deep, 6 or 8 in each hill. When the plants are well up, thin out, leaving 3 to a hill. One ounce of seed to 60 hills, 2 /o 3 pounds for an acre.
JSocUy F< rd— This wonderful and delicious Melon has attracted more attention than ever before known in the history of the melon
trade and will sooii be foremost in demand. It can not be ex- celled in flavor and is one of the best for ship- ping. No mar- ket gardener should be with- out it as it is sure to give sat- isfaction. As we only have a limited supply of this seed this season we would advise all to order early, so as not to be dis- appointed and thereby miss an opportunity o f procuring a melon that rec- ognizes no com- petition, but sells itself. It is round and of
medium size, densely netted and thick meated. Will weigh on an average one to one and one-half pounds each, making it one of the most desirable of melons for restaurant and hotel pvirposes. 15 cts. oz. ; 30 cts. lb.; 75 cts. lb.
Columbns — The skin is a bright, glossy yellow color when fully ripe, its green flesh is very deep, quality is all that can be desireo. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 50 cts. lb.
I>elnioiuco — It is an oval melon of large size and deeply netted. The flesh is an orange color of the same fine quality as the Emerald Gem. 10 cts. bz.; 10 cts. J< lb.: £0 cts. lb.
Extra, Early HaeUensack — Fast becoming the most popular variety with market gardeners. Fruit large, round and netted. Flesh green and deliciously flavored. Very productive indeed and a good shipper. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. ^ lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Emerald Gem — Of medium size, and a dteis emerald green color. Flesh is a suff^used salmon color, almost red ; flavor is sweet and lus- cious. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Acme — The gardener's favorite. Slightly oblong and netted. The flesh is light green and thick, and has a rich, sweet flavor. It is a dis- tinct variety, and one of the best for marketing. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. 5{ lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Earge Hackeiisafk— Early, round, netted, deeply ribbed, flesh green, very sweet and highly flavored. 10 cts. oz.;20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Jenny Eind — A small, very early variety, round, netted, flesh light green, excellent flavor. 10 cts. oz, ; 20 cts. J< lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Orange Christiana— Early, very productive, thick fleshed, melting, delicious. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. y^ lb.; 75 cts. lb. .
Improved t'antaloupe— Flesh light green, very prolific. lOcts. oz. ; 20 cts. 14 lb. ; 60 cts. lb.
Casaba or Earge Persian— Green flesh, oblong form and large size.^10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Slontreal Market— Very large sort, nearly round, densely netted, deeply ribbed, green-fleshed, thick, and of a delicious flavor, a great bearer and very popular. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb. ; 60 cts. lb.
Netted 'Gem— Very early, small, coarsely netted, green flesh, fine flavored. 10 cts oz. ; 30 cts. lb.; 75 cts. lb.
MELON, MUSK, Continued.
SkillmanN Jfetted-
An early sort, roundish- oval, flesh deep green, sweet, richly perfumed, delicious flavor. 10 cts oz.; 20 cts. K lb. ; 50 cts. lb.
Green Nutmegf— Very early, small, round, netted, green-fleshed sort, exceed- ingly sweet. 10 cts. oz. ; 20 cts. J< lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Mil'er's Cream — A
most delicious melon. The flesh is of a rich salmon color, very sweet and melt- ing in quality and very thick. It is a strong grower and productive. 10 cts. 07. \ 20 cts. K lb.; 60 cts. lb.
MUSTARD, (Senf, Ger.)
Sow thickly in drills, eight or ten inches apart, in rich, loamy soil, covering the seeds half an inch deep. When j-oung, the leaves are used in salad, and in a more advanced stage, as greens, in the same way as spinach. Sowing may be made from April to July.
White— The best for salads, the seeds are also used for mixing with pickles and for preserving cider. 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. y lb.; 30 cts. lb.
Brown — The mustard of commerce, more pungent than the White for this purpose. 10 cts oz.; 15 cts. y^ lb., SO cts. lb.
NASTURTIUM, (Nasturtium, Ger.)
The 5'oung seed-pods are much esteemed for capers ; making very delicate pickles. The plants are also highly ornamental, and are worthy of a place in the flower-garden for the sake of their brilliant flowers.
Tall Mixed— 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. y^ lb.; $1 00 lb. Dwarf Mixed— 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. lb.; $1.00 lb.
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
In preparing a mushroom bed, take three parts fresh stable manure, free from straw, and one part of good pasture soil. Mix thoroughly together and let it stand until the heat has sunk to about 90°. Make the bed from this mixture about four feet wide, eight inches deep, and any desired length. As soon as the temper- ature of the bed is about 70° or 80°, the spawn may be inserted in pieces about the si^e cf a walnut, and six inches apart each way. When the spawn is diffused through the whole bed, which will be' in about ten days from planting, cover with two inches of fine loam and press down firmly. Over this place a layer of straw about four inches thick. Do not water unless the surface gets extremely dr5', and then only with water at a temperature of 80°. When gathering the crop, twist them off at the roots and do not use a knife. Cover the hole with soil to keep insects away from the root. Mushrooms can be grown in a great variety of sit- uations ; under the benches in a green house, a dark room, cellar, stable or elsewhere. A pound of spawn will plant a space three feet by four.
English Mill Track Spawn— (in bricks) . 15 cts. lb. (mail 25 cts. ■ib ) 10 lbs. $1.00.
Treatise on Mushroom Culture — 10 cts. each, postpaid.
Falconer's Mushroom Culture — Cloth. $1.50 postpaid.
We Pay the Postage on all Flower and Vegetable Seed, by the Packet, Ounce or Pound.
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ONION, (Zwiebeln, Ger.)
A light, loamy soil suits the onion best, and it maj' be grown for many consecutive years on the same ground. Previous to sowing, the ground should be well manured and deeply plowed. Harrow and rake the surface smooth and even. As early in spring as possible, sow the seed in drills 14 inches apart and half an inch deep, rolling firmly over the seed. A cultivator may be used between the drills, being careful not to throw too much over the crop. Weed the drills very carefully and never allow the weeds to get ahead of the young plants. One ounce to 100 feet of drill, -i to 5 pounas per acre.
Extra Early Red — A very early variety, of medium size, deep red, mild flavor, largely grown for sets. 15c oz.; 50c lb.; SI. 50 lb.
Earg-e Red Welliersfleld— Excellent flavor, grows large, hardy and keeps well. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. J{ lb.; SI. 25 lb.
I>anver"s Yellow tilobe — Early, with very small neck, large size, fine qualitj- and good keeper, the best for general crop. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. K lb ; SI. 25 lb.
Earg-e Yellow Dntcli— Favorite old variety, large round and excellent keeper. 15 cts. oz.; 40 cts. lb.; SI. 25 lb.
l*rize Taker — The skin is a bright straw color, flesh white, verv* thick and oc mild flavor. It is to-day one of the largest, handsomest and most profitable variety grown. 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. }<( lb.: J1.T5 lb.
White Portugal or Silver Skin— Early, mild flavored and excellent for first crop. 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb.; Sl-"5 lb.
While Globe — This variety yields abundaiitlj', produces hand- some, globe-shaped bulbs, the flesh'is firm, fine grained of mild flavor. 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb.; $1-75 lb.
White Queen — Beautiful white skin, the earliest variety, most excellent flavor and a good keeper. 20 cts. c z.; 50 cts. K 1^'- SI. "5 lb.
Mammoth Silver King — One of the largest onions in cultiva- tion, early, shape flat, but very thick, skin a silvery white, flesh ruild, delicate and of snowy whiteness, a handsome and very popular varietj-. 20 cts. oz.; 70 cts. i< lb.; $2.00 lb.
ONION SETS.
Add 10 cents per pint and 15 cents per quart for Postage.
These are valuable for earl5' use and where onions from seed can not be raised the first year. Plant near tne surface in drills 12 iu:hes
apart and 4 inches in the rows.
Yellow Bottom Sets,
Red Bottom Sets,
W kite Bottom Sets,
Top Sets,
Potato Sets,
White Multiplier Sets,
] 15 cts. qt. I Price per I peck and iDushel on applica- tion.
OKRA or GUMBO, (Ocker, Ger.)
The young, green seed-pods of this plant, are used in soups, or stewed and served like asparagus. The j'oung pods can also be dried for winter use.
Improved Dwarf Green — This variety has long, slender pods, very early, productive, and only grows 14 inches high, locts. oz.; 20 cts. K lb.; 65 cts. lb.
White Velvet — The pod.s of this variety are round and smooth, and much larger than the common varieties, and are produced in great abundance. 10 cts oz.; 20 cts. 5^ lb,; 60 cts. lb.
PARSLEY, (Petersilie, Ger.)
Parsley succeeds best in a rich, mellow .<:oil. As the seeds germinate verj- slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes before it makes its appearance, it .^^hould be sown early in .spring. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart and half an inch deep. For winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar. One ounce will sow 150 feetof dr lI.
Donhle Cnrlecl— A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curled, excellent for garnishing. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. K Ih.; W cts. lb.
Champion Moss C urled — A very select stock. beautifuUj' crimped and curled. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. K Ih-; cts. lb.
Plaiia J.eave<l— Very strong flavor. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 lb.
PARSNIP, (Pastinake, Ger.)
Sow as early in the spring as the weather will admit, in drills 15 inches apart in the rows. Un- like carrots, the}- are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up in fall a certain quantity for winter use, leaving the rest in the groimd until spring, to be dug uo as required. C« ounce will sow 200 f:(t 0/ dr)l.,fvf pounds to an acre.
l>oiig Sugar — The best for general use. 10 cts. oz : 211 cts Vi lb.; tO cts. lb.
Hollow Crown — Good old sort. 10 cts. oz., 20 cts. K lt>-; 50 cts. lb.
PEAS, (Erbsen, Ger.)
Peas come earlier to maturity in light, rich soil. For general crop a good dressing should be applied, and for the dwarf-growmg kinds the soil can hardly be too rich. Plant the early varieties as soon as the ground can be worked, the others in succession from April to June. For private use they are generally sown in double or single rows, in drills about two feet apart and "three inches deep, for the dwarf varieties, three to four feet apart and four inches deep for the taller varieties' Those growing over two and a half feet in height should be bushed. ' One quart to &)feet of drill, lYz bushel for one acre.
Add 10 cts. per pint, 15 cts. per quart extra, ifsent by mail.
Wrinkled Varieties Marked *.
First and Best — My selected stock of this fine, standard variety, is quite unsurpassed for earliness, productiveness, excellent flavor and size of pod, two feet high. 10 cts. pt,; 20 cts. qt.; SI. 00 peck.
Alaska One of the earliest and most productive of the verj- early peas, distinct, two feet. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts qt.; Sl.'KJ peck.
SlaesKl S — Have a limited supply from original stock. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt ; SI. 00 peck.
Philadelphia Extra Early — The well-known early variety, height two and a half feet. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; SI 00 peck.
Improved l>auiel ? 'Rourke — Very early, fine cropper, long pods, exquisite flavor, height two and a half feet. 10cts.pt.; 20 cts. qt.; SI 00 ,peck.
Early Kent or May— A favorite first early variety. 10cts.pt.; 20 cts. qt.; SI 00 peck.
Tom -Thumb — An old and well known dwarf sort, height ten inches. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; SI 25 peck,.
* American Wonder — A remarkably fine, dwarf wrinkled variety, extra early, requires no bushing, very sweet flavor, height about one foot. 15 cts. pt ; 25 cts. qt.; SI. 25 peck.
* McEeJin's I-ittle Gem— An early green marrow of excellent quality and an abundant bearer, height one and one-half feet lu cts. pt.; 20"cts. qt ; S1.-5 peck.
* A«IvJOicer — A finely flavored, gieen wrinkled marrow, ver}- pro- ductive and uniform, we can not recommend this sort too highly, height two and a quarter feet, lu cts. pt : 1(1 cts. qt.; SI. 00 peck.
* Imp ove«l < liampioii of Eiigiand- One of the best peas grown, unsurpassed in flavor, sweetness and general excellence. Our stock is maintained pure bv careful selection, height five feet. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.: SI 00 peck.
* Stratag'esn — The be^t late marrow pea grown, immense pods, splendid flavor, vigorous growth, very popular, height two and a half feet. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; SI. 50 peck.
* Carter's Telephone — Green wrinkled, peculiar light shade of gresn, productive, pods unusually large size, elegant shape, slightly curved, well filled with peas of large size, good quality, height three and a half feet. 15 cis. pt.; 25 cts. qt.: SI. 50 peck.
DwarJ" Blue Imperial — A great bearer and fine flavored, height three feet. 10 cts. pt ; 20 cts. qt.: Sl.'.^5 peck.
* Yorkshire Hero — A splendid main crop pea, dwarf, and branching, very prolific and delicious flavor, height three feet. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt ; SI. 25 peck.
Blacky Eye JIarrow— A good late sort for market, hardy, pr- - ductive, excellent either as a field or table pea, height three feet. 10 cts. pt.; 15 cts. qt.; 75 cts. peck.
Our "Emerald Lawn Grass Seed" cannot be excelled.
Will make a good lawn lirst season frona seed.
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PEAS, Continued,
* Xew Eclipse — This is an extra early green wrinkled pea, the pods resembling the American Wonder in size and shape of the pod. It is earlier than the Alaska and the most productive of any green wrinkled pea. We unhesitatingly relcommend it as the best earl3' pea for the private garden. Height of vine 2 ft. 1-5 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; Sl.50pk.
* Xotfs Excelsior — Remarkably hardy and productive one of the earliest of wrinkled peas. It is unsurpassed in size and quality. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; 51.25 peck.
Earge White ?Sarrow— One of the best late sorts, verj' pro- ductive, good flavor, height five feet. 10 cts. pt.; 15 cts. qt. ; 75 cts. peck.
* B'iss' Everbearin§r — Height, 18 inches, a continuous bearing
wrinkled variety. The best for late planting. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt.; $1.25 peck.
Blue Peter — A larger, better and earlier form of Tom Thumb, having blue seed. Very dwarf and early ; a good bearer, and of excel- lent quality. 10 cts. pt. ; 20 cts. qt.: $1.10 peck.
* Carter's Preminm Gem — An improved Little Gem. Dwarf, prolific, fine flavored, large pods, excellent, either for market or home use, height one and one-half feet. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; J1.25 peck.
Sleltsng' Sng'ar — An edible podded variety- growing from four to five feet high ; pods very large, four to five inches long, and one or more broad, each usually containing from five to eight large peas. Being edible podded, it should be used the same way as a wax bean ; very sweet and tender. :0 cts. pt.; 35 cts. qt.; $1.50 peck.
* Pride of <lie Market — A strong growing varietj^, growing from 18 to 21 inches high, and is very productive. The pods are unusually large and the peas, when cooked, are of very superior qual- ity. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt. ; $1.50 peck
Canada Field —Mostly used as a field crop, peck ; $1.20 bushel. Subject to market change.
10 cts. qt.; 40 cts.
PEPPER, (Pfeffer. Ger.)
A light, warm loam is the best soil for pep- pers. Sow in March or April, in a hot-bed, and transplant when the weather is warm. They are quite tender, and will not bear frost. Set the plants fifteen inches apart, and two feet between the rows. One ounce for 1,500 plants.
Golden Dawn— A
new varietj-, very handsome, golden j^el- low, sweet, mild, and very productive. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. i^f lb.; $2.00 lb.
Celestial — Another handsome, new pepper, when fuUv ripe vivid scarlet, very productive, sharp clear flavor, excellent. 20 cts'. oz.; 60 cts. lb. ; $2 00 lb.
Red Chili— Small, cone-shaped, bright red, fiery. 25 cts. oz.;75 cts. K lb. > J .
Ears:e Bell or Bull Xose— Large, early bright red, mild. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. ^ lo.; $2.UU lb.
Sweet Mountain— A large earlv sort, mild and excellent, bright red. 25 cts. oz. ; 75 cts. lb. '
Eons' R«*d Cayenne-Long bright red, fierv. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. 5^ lb.; S2.00 lb. r, , .
Ruby Kins'- Beautiful, bright red, lafge fruit and mild, the best pepper for mangoes in cultivation. 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. lb.; $2.25 lb.
PUMPKIN, (Kuerbis, Ger.)
These are usually grown for stock feed, and sre generally scattered at intervals in the hill.s while planting sweet corn. For making pump- kin pies the squashes are very much superior. One oujice to fifteen hills 3/04 pounds to an acre.
Earg'e Cheese — Very superior, productive, fine grained, good flavor, cheese shaped. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Cashaw — One of the largest and best, yellow, solid, good keeper. 10 cts oz.; iiO cts. J{ lb.; 6U cts. lb.
Earge Tours or Mammoth — Grows enormously large, round, flattened, .skin .salmon, flesh j^ellow, fine grained,. good quality. 10 cts. oz.; 2b cts. y, ;b.; 75 cts. lb.
Tennessee Sweet. Potato — An excellent variety for pies, pear shaped, of medium size, flesh and skin creamj- white, fine grained, very sweet and delicious. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. % lb.; 65 cts. lb.
Kentnclty Field — Good for cooking purposes or for feeding stock. 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. % lb.; 35 cts. lb.
Connecticut Field — The common yellow pumpkin. 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. lb.; 35 cts. lb.
XantucUet or St. ^Jeorge— Oblong in shape, with ten or twelve prominent ridges from stem to blossom end. Outer color of skin, verv dark green, almost black ; flesh orange color, keep well all winter. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. % lb.; 60 cts. lb.
RADISH, (Radios, Ger.)
All the x'arieties thrive best in a light, sandy loam. For early use sow in the hot -bed in Februarj-, giving plenty of ventilation, or out- side in drills as soon as the soil can be got in order, covering the seed about half an inch deep. Sow ever3- two weeks, from :\Iarch to Septem- , , ber, for a succession, they mu.=t ( grow rapidly to be crisp, mild an tender. One ounce sows 100 feet li drill, 8 to ig p02inds to an acre.
Cincinnati Market — Grows six to seven inches in length, straight, and smooth, flesh is ex- ceedingly tender, crisp and delic- ious ; never becomes hollow and pithy. Skin is very thin and has an attractive, glossj- appearance. Undoubtedly the finest long red Radish for either the market or house gardener. 10 cts. oz. ; 25 cts. Y lb. 80 cts. lb.
Extra Early Carmine-One
of the handsomest and best of all the extra early radishes, of a rich, dark carmine color. The foliage is short, stiff and extremely small. In 20 to 22 days the crisp, tender little radishes are ready to pull. 10 cts. oz ; 25 cts. lb. ;7o cts. lb.
Early Scarlet Turnip— The standard early, short, quick-gro-w-
ing variety. 10 cts. oz.; '20 cts. y lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Early White Turnip— Of mild flavor, excellent for summer use. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Early Eong- Scarlet Short Top— The standard variety for market and private use. 10 cts. oz.; 2o cts. Ji( lb.; 50 cts. lb.
French Breakfast— Form oval, scarlet, tipped with white, quick growing, and excellent flavor. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Golden Globe — This variety is very popular. It is of a quick
growth, tender and brittle, of perfect globe shape. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Chartier — Grows to a large size without losing its tenderness ; scarlet, ticped with white, long, crisp and tender. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Giant White Stuttgart— A quick -growing early sort, largest size, flesh and skin pure white, fine quality ; firm and brittle, never gets piihy. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb- White Strasburgr — A large, handsome, white variety, of excel- lent quality ; early. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Eons White Xaples — A handsome, long, clean, white radish, crisp and tender, good for summer use. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y^ lb.; 60 cts. pound.
Our Vegetable Seeds are grown under our direct supervision in localities best adapted to their perfect growth, and we feel certain that we can supply as good
seed as can be obtained anywhere.
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J. CHAS. McCTJLLOUGH, Seedsman,
RADISH, Continued.
Bri^hest l.ong' Scarlet— It is very early, maturing in 20 to 25 days, the flesh crisp and tender, excellent for home garden and partic- ularly desirable for the market, as it sells quickly because of its fine color and form. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Wood's Early Frame — Long scarlet radish, excellent for forc- ing. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Croltlen Dresden — We recommend it alike for family garden and for mar- ket as one of the most valiiable and quick growing radishes. Tops very scant and admit of close planting. It is perfectly round, smooth and very attractive, light golden 1-rown skin. The flesh is crisp, white, juicj'' and of finest flavor. Market gardeners can grow this new radish in the garden or force it, and depend upon a remarkable perfect, earl\\ uniform crop. 10 cts. oz ; 25 cts. lb.; 85 cts. lb.
Chinese Hose Winter — Popular winter sort, medium size bright rose, excellent. 10c oz ; :iOc % lb ; 6uc lb.
Konnd Blaela Spanish — A winter varietv, large, mild and firm, skin black, flesh white. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. K lb ; 60 cts. lb.
lions' Black. Spanish — Same as above, except in shape. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
California Mammoth White — Grown extensively by Chinese in California, 8 to 12 inches long, 2 to ii inches in diameter, white, solid, good flavor. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. "i/i lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Radish Mixtnre, all sorts — This is especially adapted to the wants of those having only a small garden, as it contains all of the leading varieties, and will give a succession of fine radishes. Trj' a package. It will please you. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. % lb ; 50 cts. lb.
RHUBAEB, (Rhabarber, Ger.)
A deep, rich soil is best for rhubarb, sow early in drills 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep, the spring following transplant, allowing each plant at least 2 feet square. One ounce for about 800 pla?its.
Lfinn^eus — Extra large, tender. 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. ^ lb.; $1.50 lb.
SALSIFY, (Hafer-wurzel, Ger.)
Commonly called Vegetable Oj-ster. Used stewed, boiled or fried. When cooked has an oyster flavor. Sow early in drills 15 inches apart, cover the seed with fine soil, an inch and a half deep. One ounce -will sow 50 feet, seven pounds to an acre.
liOng: White French— The standard varietj'. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. lb.; 90 cts. lb.
Mammoth Sandwich Island— This variet5- is of enormous size, twice as large as the ordinary sort, very tender and delicious. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. lb.; Jl^oO lb.
SPINACH, (Spinat, Ger.)
This is the best developed and most tender and suc- culent when grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow early in spring in drills 15 (inches apart, and make sowings every two weeks. For spring use sow in Sep- tember, and cover lightly in N o v e rn b e r with light litter. One ounce to \^)^ feel of dri I. Ten to twelve pounds per acre.
Bloomsdale Savoy — Thick, succulent leaves, verj- productive and hardy. 15 cts. lb.; 45 cts. lb.
Round Thick Leaf— One of the best for early .spring or fall sowing, leaves large, thick and succulent. 15 cts. }ii lb.; 45 cts. lb.
L.on^ Standing' Thick I>eave<l— Does not run to seed so readily as the other. 15 cls. % lb.; 45 cts. lb.
Prickly— Vigorous and hardy, good for winter. lOc J< lb.; 3oc lb. -i^^Special Prices given on Spinach in quantity.*"^
SQUASH, (Kuerbis, Ger.)
The squash is of tropical origin, and only succeeds well in a warm temperature, consequently the seeds should not be planted out until the ground is warm and mellow. The hills should be about six feet apart for winter varieties, and four feet for summer sorts. Plant a dozen seeds in each hill. Thin out the weakest vines, and when all danger from bugs is past, leave three vigorous vines to the hill. Culti- vate well, and keep the ground clear of weeds. One ounce of seed to about 40 hills, four to six pounds to the acre.
Early White Bnsh or Patty Pan — A scolloped sort, best for
early use. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. J< lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Perfect Gem — Excellent for summer, and equally gocd as a winter variet}', very productive. 10 cts. oz ; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Essex Hybrid— Productive, good keeper, and one of the best flavored. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. 54: lb.; 60 cts. lb.
American Turban —
I Excellent quality, flesh [ thick and sweet, superior fall sort. 10 cts. cz.: 20 cts. K lb.; 60 cts. lb.
True Mnbbard— A
general favorite, hard, dark green shell, meat thick, dry and finely flav- ored. 10 cts. oz.; "20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
Boston Marrow —
Good keeper and of ex- cellent flavor, shell orange, quite hard, several weeks earlier than the Hubbard. 10c oz.; 2uc i< lb ; 60c lb. Marblehead — Color light blue, splendid keeper, for sweetness, dryness and fine flavor quite unsurpassed. 10c oz.; 20c lb.; 6uc lb.
Sibley — Xew, superior in flavor and quali:y. Shell pale green, very hard, flesh orange, solid, very thick and drj', wonderful for fineness of grain and delicacy of flavor, productive and keeps well, weight about 10 pounds. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 60 cts. lb.
TOMATO, (Liebesapfel, Ger.)
To obtain fruit very early, sow in the hot- bed in March. In about 5 weeks plants should be transplant- ed to another hot-bed. setting them 4 or 5 inches apart. Here they should remain, having all the air possible, until about the middle of May, when they may be put out in the groimd. If not too early or too cold, a cold frame ■will answer for the first transplanting. Pinching off a portion of the side branches, and stopping others just bej-ond where the fruit is formed, hastens the ripening. Very good plants can be grown in boxes in the house. One ounce of seed will ptoduce about loW plants'
Bnckeye State — The tomatoes are borne in immen.se clusters of four to eight fruits, and occasionally ten large fruits have been found on a single clu.ster. In solidity and meatine.ss it has no equal, while in lu.scious qualities none surpass it. The color is much the same as Beauty, but a darker and richer shade, and this, together with its very large size and clear-cut outlines, makes it very showy and striking when displayed for sale. 20 cts. oz ; 60 cts. ]4- lt>.; c2.00 lb.
Ponderosa — This monstor tomato is all solid meat, being uni- formly large, smooth, of dark rich crimson color, and a delicious sub- acid flavor. 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. y lb.; i2.50 lb.
Ignotiim— Is large, smooth, heavy and solid, and of a deep red color, the flesh is of finest quality, very solid and with few seeds. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. y lb.; $1.75 lb.
Stone — An excellent shipping variety, quality the very best, fine for canning, fruit large, very smooth, and of bright scarlet color, flesh firm and solid. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts. y lb.; $2.00 lb.
ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE. Persons purchasing Seeds at our counters, or who wish to pay their own express charges, may deduct 10 cents per pound from all Seed bought by the pound, if quoted at prepaid rates
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TOMATO, Continued.
Trnelier's Favorite— It begins to ripen quite earh' and contin- ues to bear profusely until frost ; nothing exceeds it in productiveness ; the fruit is large, solid, and smooth, beautiful reddish purple ; presents a remarkably fine appearance ; a good shipper. In fact, it will be found one of the most profitable tomatoes for main crop for the market gar- dener. 30 cts. OZ.; Jl 00 J< lb.; $a.50 lb.
Imperial — A sort introduced as very early and superior in size and quality to the Beauty. We have a stock of it carefully grown from seed secured from the originators, and while we find it a large, hand- some purple tomato.it has not proved efirlier or superior to our care- fully tried and selected strain of Beauty, which it resembles. "20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb.; <1.7"> lb.
I>warf C'liaiiipion — This fine sort is (juite distinct and very early. The foliage is dark and the stem stiff, so that ihe plants stand up well, even when loaded with fruit. The fruit is smooth, solid and excellent. 15 cts. OZ.; 50 cts. lb.; Jl.75 lb.
Peach — It re.^tmbles a peach in size, form and color, with a firm, fleshy texture, making it extreme!}' handsome. Entire fruit is tender, free from core around the stem and is of very superior quaiitj-, having a delicious fruit taste, mingled with a sub-acid tomato flavor. bO cts. oz.; fl.Ott i< lb.; S3 XKI lb.
Golden Qcieen — The best yellow, medium early, smooth, round, very productive, excellent qualitj'. 20 cts oz.; 60 cts l{ lb.; $2 00 lb.
£iivin^'s:on'»« Beauty — Color very glossy crimson, grows in clusters of four or five fruits, large and solid. 20 cts. oz.; 50 cts. % lb.; jl.75 lb.
Iiiving'stoii's Favorite — Productive, good flavor, few seeds, flesh solid, smooth and handsome. 2u cts. oz.; 50 cts. lb.; $1.75 lb.
Lii ving'stou's Perfeotio ■ — Earh-. large, smooth and solid, blood red color. 20 cts. o .; 50 cts. 3^ lb.;"S1.75 lb.
Early .4cnie — One of the earliest. The fruit is of medium size. perfectU- smooth and regular in shape, color quite distinct, being a dark red, with a purplish tinge. 20 cts oz ; 50 cts. X ^b., SI. 75 lb.
Mikado — Very large size, solid, free from core, and almost seed- less, round and even, bright red. smooth skin, excellent quality and a fine yielder. 20 cts. oz. ; (30 cts. K lb. ; $2.00 lb.
Trophy — Fruit very large, solid and heav3% excellent for main crop. 20 cts. oz.;50cts. % lb.; $1.75 lb.
Cincinnati Purple — A valuable variety, especially adapted for canning and shipping. It is very large, color a dark purplish red, verj- productive and of rich flavor. 20 cts. oz ; 60 cts. 3:41b.; $2 00 lb.
Yellou" Pear IShape — Fine for preser\-es or pickling. 25 cts oz.; 85 cts. ^ lb. ; jS.OO lb.
Cherry, Re<l and Yellow— For preserves and pickling. 25 cts. oz.; 85 cts. lb.; $3.00 lb.
TOBACCO, (Taback, Ger.)
The seed should be sown as earl}' as possible after the danger of frost is over. Cover very lightly, and when the plants are about si.x inches high, transplant m rows six feet apart each way.
Connecticut Seed Ijeaf— A long leaf , fine texture. 20cts. oz.: 70 cts. }i lb.; $2.25 lb.
Havana — Pure Cuban grown seed. 20 cts. oz.; 70 cts. ^ lb.; $2.25 lb.
White Bnrley — A variet}' largely grown for manufacture of fine cut and plug. 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. ^ lb.; $2.50 lb.
TC RNIF, (Rueben, Ger.)
Turnips for early use may be sown as soon as the ground opens in Spring. For Fall and Winter use, sow the early sorts from July to the middle of August, the Ruta Bagas from June to the middle of July. They may be sown either broadcast or 111 drills. The best crops can be raised from drills, 18 inches apart, and the plants thinned to six inches asunder One ounc/r (.> 1^0 feei of drtu, i pound per acre in drills.
Early Purple Top
Mnnich— The best extra earlv turnip, good quality. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. Yi, lb.; 50 cts. lb
Purple "op Flat Strap JL.eaf— The popular earlj' variety, excellent for market or p'rivate gardens, 10 cts oz.; 20 ots. ^ lb ; 40 cts. lb.
White F**t Strap
liCaf-The best early white varietv, for table or market use. lu cts. oe.;20cts. \i lb.; 40 cts. lb.
liOng: WkHe. or Cow Horn— Grows quickly, partly ground ; very produotive : flesh white, fine grained and sweet, of lent quality for familv and market gardeners' use. 10 cts oz.; 20 lb.; 50 cts. 1^
above excel- cts. Y
Purple Top White Globe — An earlv variety verv heavy crop- per. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. K 1^ ; ^0 cts. lb.
Yellow Aberdeen — Very hardy and productive, fine form and excellent variety. 10 cts. oz.; ::o cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Seven Top — Verj^ hardy, is left standing in the ground during the Winter in the Southern States, in the .Spring yields abundant foliage for greens. 10 cts. o/.; 20 cts. lb ;40cts. lb.
White Es'S' — Early, egg shaped, white, fine and sweet. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. lb.
RUTA BAGA or SWEDISH TURNIP.
The Ruta Baga Turnip is extensively grown as a farm crop, the roots are close grained, very hard and will er dure a considerable de- gree of. cold without injuiy, excellent for the table in early spring,
Inipr<»ved .<%,i)ier can Purple Top— A fine variety, grown both for table and ior stock, flesh solid, fine quality, keeps well until Summer 20 cts. Y lb.; .",0 cts. lb.
Carter's Imperial A purple top, yellow variety, productive, one of the best for field culture. 2o cts. lb, ; 50 cts. lb.
White Sweet C>!erman — A white, globe-shaped variety, superior for table use, of excellent quality, good keeper. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. y lb. ; 50 cts. lb.
HERB SEEDS.
Sow earlj' in April or Maj^, in a sheltered, well-prepared spot in the open ground, either broadcast or in shallow drill about seven inches apart. Thin out the Plants thus raised, and keep clear trom weeds A few sweet aromatic and medicinal herbs are verj^ valuable for flavoring soups, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly on a dry daj' as the3- come into full blossom, then di y quickly and pack closely, entirely excluding the air.
PER OZ. PKT
Anise, biennial. ... . 15c. 5c
Balm. Sweet, perenni 11 ft 30c. 5c
Bu8i], Sweet, annual, 1ft, . 20c. 5c
Caraway, perennial, 2ft . ..10c. 5c
t)ill, biennial, 3 ft lOc. 5c
Fennel, Sweet, peren'ial,6 ftlOc. 5c
Horeliound, perennial, 2 ft ii5c. 5c
Hyssop, perennial, 3 ft. . . .26c. 5c
PER oz. PKT
Lavender, perennial, 2 ft . 20c. 5c 1{()K< niHrj, perennial, 4 ft . 30c. S ffron, :-nnual, 3 It . . . • 10c. Sairc, annual 1 ft .aocj^ lb. 15c.
iinini. r Savoi y. f nnual . 15c. Sweer Mnrjorani, annual . ..20c. Thynif, annual, 1 ft . . . . 30c,
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND BOOTS.
As we grow these plants ourselv can be shipped fresh from beds on Prices do Not Include Prep
Asparagrns Roots.
per 100
per 1000
Colossal— 2 yr old roots. $ 75 $5 00 Palmetto " " 1 00 6 00
Early Cabbage Plants.
(ready about APRIL IST.)
Early June Wakefield . . 50 4 00 LouisTille Drumhead. . . 50 4 00
Eate Cabbag'e Plants.
(ready IX JUNE.)
Large Late Drumhead. . 30 2 50 Premium Flat Dutch ... 30 2 50
Canliflower.
(ready may 1st.)
es, they are always well packed and short notice.
.•^YMENT BY Mail or Express. Pessper Plants.
(ready JUNE 1st.)
per doz.
Larare B*ll or Bull Nose . 25 Ruby Kins 25
Rhubarb Roots.
(ready APRIL 1st.)
each.
per 100
$1 25
I 25
per doz
Single Eye . . Large Clumps
. . 10 1 CO 25 to 50c each
Henderson's Snowball Early Dwarf Erfnrt .
per doz.
% 25 25
per 100. $150 1 50
Celery Plants.
(ready JUNE to august.)
per per
100 loOO
■White Plume 50 3 50
Golden Heart 50 3 50
Golden Self-Blanchlnsr ■ . 50 3 50
Eg-g Plants.
(ready IN JUNE.)
New York Improved.
per doz.
.30 2 00
per
100
Sweet Potato Plants.
(ready early in JUNE.)
per per
100 1000
Sausemond Yellow ... 25 2 00
Jersey Yellow 25 2 00
Ked Bermuda 30 3 00
Southern C^ueen . . ... 30 3 00
Tomato Plants.
(ready about may 1st.)
Acme, Beauty, Stone, Dwarf Cham- pion, Buckeye State, 1 rucker',s Favorite. per doz. per 100
Tran.splauted 20c 8125
From hot-beds transpl'd 15c 1 00
Osag-e Orange Plants.
(for hedge.;
Strong Plants, 40 cts. per 100
f3.50 per 1000
We are Growers of Vegetable Plants and
have them Fresh Every Day in the Season.
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J. OHAS. McCULLOUGH, Seedsman,
SELECTED SEED POTATOES, (Kartoffel, Ger.)
\V grow our Seed Potatoes in the best northern districts and expressly for seed purposes. As prices are liable to varj', we shall be pleased to give quota- tions on application. Our supply has been secured from reliable growers, and include the following varieties. Prices subject to change.
Early Ohio - A seedling of the Ear- ly Rose, a week earlier, of excellent qual- ity, tubers round and oblong in shape, flesh solid, cooks dry and mealy. 50 cts. peck: $1.25 bu.; $3.00 bbl.
EarSy Rose — The leading variety for earliness and productiveness. 40 cts. peck: $1.00 bu.; $2.75 bbl.
Beanty of Hebron— Ripens with the Early Rose, and equally as valuable as a market variety. 35 cts. peck; 00 cts. bu.; $2.50 bbl.
Burtoanli's — A white-skinned, me- dium early varietj', wdth few ej-es, flesh fine grained and of excellent flavor, pro- ducing a large crop of marketable pota- toes. 35 cts. peck; 90 cts. bu.; S2.50 bbl.
Chicago Market — Very popular, earl J- , good qualitj^ and yields well. 40 cts. peck; $1.00 bu.; $2.75 bbl.
White Star — Medium early, a very large cropper, fine, floury texture and delicious flavor, being unexcelled by any other varietv. 35 cts. peck; 90 cts. bu.; $2.50 bbl.
Eate Beanty of Hebron — Re- markably productive, tubers oblong and of extra size, skin and flesh white, table properties good, and keeps well. 35 cts. peck; 90 cts. bu.; $2.50 bbl.
White Elephant — I,ate, large, enormoush' productive and of excellent flavor, splendid keeping qualities. 35 cts. peck; 90 cts. bu.; $2.50 bbl.
ARTICHOKE— GIANT WHITE.
This makes an enormous j-ield, and a most nutritious and health-preser\-ing hog and cattle feed. They also produce an immense quantity of tops, of which cattle, horses and mules are ver^- fond, and which make excellent food when properly cured. Plant in rows four feet apart, dropping the tubers fifteen inches apart in the rows. requires about three bushels to plant an acre. The tuber can be divided the same as potatoes. 50 cts. peck; $1.15 bu.; $3.00 bbl.
SEED SWEET POTATOES.
Yellow and Red Jersey, Red Bermnda and Sonthern Queen — "Write for prices. Ready for shipment about April 1st.
ft^eed^ for* tine JE^o-i^trx*
By express or freight at buyer's expense. 10 cts. lb. extra if sent by Mail. The prices quoted are subject to change.
SEED CORN. (^*"i5^cfs"eac/.^"'^0
Cornucopia White Dent — This corn generallj' bears five good ears to the stock, has yielded 100 to 150 bushel per acreT See page 30 for de.scription.) 15 cts. qt.; 40 cts. gal.; 70 cts. peck; $2.25 per bu.
Extra Early Huron Dent Com— Earliest Dent corn in the United States. Of a bright orange color, has good size stalk and ear, small, red cob, long, deep grain, rank strong growth and wonderful productiveness. 35 cts. peck; Sl.OO bu.
Champion White Pearl— The best white dent corn in cultiva- tion, will ripen in 90 to 100 days, ears of good size, enormously productive. 85 cts. peck; $1.00 bu.
Improved Eeaming Yellow— Ears of good size, cob red and small, a strong grower and very prolific, a standard variety. 30 cts. peck; 90 cts. bu.
Hickory King — The largest grain, with the smallest cob ever introduced in a white corn, the stalks bear two good sized ears each, and will make more shelled corn to a given bulk of ears than any other variety. 40 cts peck; $1.25 bu.
Iowa Ciold Mine — Earlj- yellow dent, ears are of good size and symmetrical, color a bright, golden yellow, grain is very deep, cob small and therefore dries out verj' quickly as soon as ripe. 35 cts. peck; $1.00 bu.
Red Cob Eiisilage — A southern type of large, white corn, with red cob, strong leafy stocks and short joints, a general favorite. 20 cts. peck; 75 cts. bu.
Ensilage Corn, White — 20 cts. peck; 70 cts. bu.
Ensilage Corn, Sweet — There is nothing better for early fall green fefed, or for curing for winter than sweet corn. It has the great merit of being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat every- part of the stalks and leaves, and consequently, none is wasted. A favorite with dairy farmers. Also excellent for soiling. Can be planted as other corn or sown thickly in drills or broadcast. 50 cts. peck; $1.50 bu.
CHOICE SEED OATS. (^%KScfl.'/acA.)
Red Rust-Proof— This is the standard oats of the Southern States, 3'ielding large crops when all other sorts were destroj-ed by rust. It is a large, heavy, reddish looking berry, very prolific. 40 cts. bu.
White, Black, also Mixed— Market price.
SEED WHEAT.
Eongberry Red, Fultz, and other varieties — Market
price. (See our Special Wheat List issued in June.)
SPRING WHEAT AND BARLEY.
Canada Spring. Xorthwestern Spring Wheat, Fall and Spring Barley — Market price.
BUCKWHEAT.
Japanese and Silver Hull — acts, lb.; $1.00 bu. Common Gray — 5c lb.; 95c bu. Subject to market changes.
FIELD PEAS.
{2 Bushel Seamless Bags 15 Cents Each.)
Canada Field Peas — Valuable for Northern climates for cattle feeding, and when sown with oats are excellent hog feed. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and for gr.een soiling. 35 cts. peck; $1.20 bu.
SOUTHERN COW PEAS.
Saves Fertilizer Bills and Improves ihe Condition of Soils Wherever Sown. Also Makes a Splendid and Nutritious Green Forage or Hay Crop.
There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and increasing the productiveness of our soils than hy sowing the Cow Pea. It makes an enormous growth, enabling the farmer to put plenty of nitrogenous vegetable matter into the soil at a small cost, and so very largelv enables him to dispense with the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. The Cow Pea, to a greater extent than other leguminous crops, has the power to ex- tract this costly nitrogen from the atmosphere and to store the same in the vines and roots so that if the crop is cut off, the land is still en- riched and its condition improved. From 5 to 15 tons of green fodder per acre have been produced by the Cow Pea. To grow for hay they are most valuable, as they j-ield an immense quantity of feed of the best quality. For ensilage they are unsurpassed. ^Vhere it is desired to turn the whole crop under, as a soil improver, it is better to do so after the vines are partly dead. A good picking of the dried peas can be made before plowing under, if desired. Cow Peas caji be sown in May or June, at the rate of one to one and a half bushel per acre.
Wonderful, Black Eye and Brown Eye— Produce largest crop of vines. 50 cts. peck; $1.50 bu.
Clay and Black — Best for combination crop vines and peas. 50 cts. peck; SI. 50 bu.
Whippoorwill — Best for peas, recommended for "hogging down." 50 cts. peck: J1.50 bu.
"We a,re lieadQTaarters for -A-merioa-n Orown Orass Seecis.
Retair^coJner'^econd & Walnut. Warehouse & Cleaning Department Vine &Wa^^^ Cin'ti. 13
SOJA BEAN.
The SOJA BEAN is fast taking the place of Clover in sections where the soil is not the most fertile, both for hay and fertilizing purposes.
Recommended as the best legnminous plant for soil re- storing as it is adapted to ALL SOILS. It is a sure cropper. Unsurpassed for hay, claimed to be superior to Clover or Timothy. Plant in May, for it takes about ninety days to mature the hay and one hundred and twenty days to mature the seed. F'or hay sozu about one bushel per acre either broadcast or drilled. Cut when in blossom. For seed sow in drills about twelve inches apart in the rows and have the rows about thirty inches apart. 50 cts. peck ; $1.75 per bushel.
SUNFLOWER.
Mammoth Russian — May be grown to great advantage in waste ground, from early spring to the latter part of July. An excellent , and cheap food for fowls. Plant four quarts to acre. 10 cts. lb.; $-4.00 per 100 lbs.
BEOOM CORN.
Improved Evergreen— The best for general cultivation, brush firm, of good length and bright green color. 10 cts. lb.; $2.50 bu.
Dwarf— Grows from 3 to 4 feet high, with straight brush. 10 cts. lb.; $2.50 bu.
California Golden — A strong gro>ving variety much resembling the Evergreen, but longer brush, and a bright golden color when ripe. 10 cts. lb.; $2.50 bu.
SORGHUM OR SUGAR CANE.
Orange Cane — A strong grower, much more juicy than any other variety, the stalk is heavier and a little earlier than the Amber. 5 cts. lb.; $1.00 bu.
Amber Cane — This popular and well-known variety makes the finest quality of both sugar and syrup. 5 cts. lb.; $1.00 bu.
Impiiee or Red Top — An old standard sort, and un- doubtedly one of the best that has ever been introduced. 5 cts. lb.; $1.50 bu.
KAFFIR CORN.
A new variety of Sorghum, forming low, stocky and erect plants, producing from 2 to 4 heads of grain on each stalk, heads long and narrow, and filled with white grain which are greedily eaten by all farm animals, matures about the middle of October, resists drought like most Sorghums and furnishes excellent fodder, cultivate same as corn. 5 cts. lb.; $1.00 bu.
TEOSINTE.
In appearance somewhat resembles corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader, the stalk containing much saccharine matter, is very nutritious, it can be cat several times during the season, yielding enormously, if allowed to grow without cutting it will attain a height of 12 to 15 feet. Should not be planted until the soil is perfectly warm in the spring. Requires about 4 pounds seed per acre, plant in drills 3 feet apart and two or three seeds every twelve inches in drill. $1.00 lb.
DW.A.RF ESSEX RAPE.
A forage plant of highest value. It can be sown in April for an early crop, and for fall crop in July, August and September, and still later further south. It is sown broadcast 6 lbs. to the acre, but is better drilled, ifi which case 3 lbs. to the acre will suffice. In a few weeks from the time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on it ; all reports agree that they gain weight faster on this than any other fodder, as it can be sown after other crops are off; the gain in fodder is secured at a nominal cost. Stockmen, Dair^^men and Farmers have proved its value. 10 cts. lb.; $7.50 per 100 lbs.
PEACH PITS.
We have for years made the handling of peach pits a specialty, annually securing our stocks from districts en- tirely free from the yellows and are prepared to furnish the best. Prices furnished on application.
MOCKING BIRD FOOD.
For Thrushes, Mocking Birds, Black Birds, Nightin- gales and all soft billed birds. Directions for use on each package. 35 cts. per package.
MISCELLANEOUS, BIRD AND SUNDRY SEEDS.
Ten Cents per Pound Extra, if Sent by Mail.
Black Loeust 30
Honey Locust 30
Castor Beans 20
Canary Seed (3 lbs. 25c) 10
Mixed Bird Seed 5
Caraway Seed 20
Coriander Seed 20
Celery Seed, for flavoring • 20
Cotton Seed 25
Fennel Seed 20
Flax Seed (3 lbs. 25c^ 10
Flax Seed, crushed 10
Hemp Seed (3 lbs. 25c) 10
Lettuce Seed, for birds 20
Maw or Poppy Seed 20
Millet. German or Golden 5
Mustard Seed, white, for pickles 15
black 15
" " crushed 20
Osage Orange ... 35
Pumpkin Seed 25
Rape Seed (3 lbs. 25c) 10
Sunflower Seed 5
Water Melon Seed 25
PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME AND P. O. ADDRESS DISTINCTLY.
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J. CHAS. McOULLOUGH, Seedsman.
Recleaned Grass and Clover Seeds.
J[^IIS department has been our leading specialty for many years. "VvTiile our Office and Retail Department building is one of the largest, best equipped and most conveniently situated in the State, sti'l we have added a mammoth warehouse and cleaning department containing over 60,01 0 square feet of floor space, which, with the addition of the best improved machinery, makes our capacity about four times greater than before. Our facilities can not be excelled.
We now run by power 12 improved combined ckaners and separators, aiso power corn shellers, etc.
As the prices are constantly changing, we offer them subject to market fluctuations. Where customers are in need of large quantities, we will be pleased to quote lowest market prices. All orders with cash fi.led at the lowest market price on day of receipt.
2 bushel Burlap Bags, 10 cents each. 2 bushel Seamless Cotton Bags, 15 cents each.
lO cents p>er jDOvinci extra, if sent "toy mail.
Emerald or City Park Lawn Grass Seed.
(See page 32 for full description.)
Kentucky Blue Grass.
This grass is almost universally known, and furnishes a moderate supply of pasture of the best quality. It varies in appearance and size ac- cording to soil, and in some parts of the country grows spontaneously. It stands drought very well, and if allowed to grow up in fall without grazing, makes a good winter pasture. Sow in fall or spring at the ra.te of two to three bushels per acre.
Extra Clean, 10 cts. lb,; 70 cts. bu.
Fancy, 20 cts. lb.; $1.40 bu.
Write for special prices on large lots.
Meadow Fescue.
This thrives in all suils, excellent for permanent pasture, starts early and is very productive ; grows two to three feet high, and does well in almost any soil; makes fair hay. Sow in September or early in springs at the rate of one to one and a half bushel per acre.
Extra Fine, 15 cts. lb.; $2 50 bu.
. Second Grade, 10 cts. lb.; $1.75 bu.
Perennial Rye Grass.
(Imported English Blue Grass).
Is considered quite valuable, as it affords pasture quite early in the spring. The leaves are flat, long and glossy; the stalks rather short, seldom over 18 inches in length. The seeds are large, strong and make a vigorous young plant soon after sowing. The grass is quite variable in size and appearance. Sow early in spring at the rate of one to one and a half bushel per acre. 8 cts. lb.; |1.75 bu.
Italian Rye Grass — xAn early rapid grower, producing large leaves and succulent food. It does best in moist soils. Sow early in spring or fall about 25 lbs. per acre. 10 cts. lb.
Sheep's Fescue — Grows naturally on light, dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures. It is considered quite valuable as a mixture with other grasses for permanent early spring pasture. 15 cts. lb.
Orchard Grass.
One of the very best grasses in cultivation, and rapid y coming in favor. If cut ju^st at the coming into bloom (as it always should be) a good second crop will foilow and sometimes even a third. Is recommended for sowing with red clover as they come into flower at the same time. Orchard Grass is one of the earliest grasses, yields immense crops, and maw es the be-t of bay; it endures considerable shade, and is much used for sowing in orchards. ly^ to2 bushels of seed will sow a7i acre. 10 to 15 cts. lb.; f 1.25 to $2.00 bu.
Red Top.
This perennial native grass pro- duces rather late in the season a reddish purple, or greenish panicle of flowers. It thrives best on low land, where it cuts a good crop of rather light
hay of fair quality. It is very suitable for pastures on low ground. Sow iti September or early spring at the rate of 1 to 2bu per acre.
Prime, 8 cts. lb.; 70 cts. bu. Choice, 10 cts. lb.; 80 cts. bu. Fancy 15 cts. lb ; $10.00 per ICO lbs. Timothy — This grass stands at the head for meadows, particularly for hay that is to be baled for market, if cut at the proper time, which is when in full bloom. I prefer to seed it in the fall — September — if it is seasonable, and if, by any reason, there is a partial failure, go over the ground in spring Sow one fourth to one-half bushel seed per acre. Market price.
Sweet Vernal— Is very fragrant, especially when bruised. For a mixture with other grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early in spring and grows until late in the fall. For hay its chief merit is its fragrant odor. It is a vegetable condiment rather than a grass of nutritive value. 20 cts. lb.
Bermuda Grass— A very valuable grass for the south, but will not endure frost. $1.00 lb.
We are not only sellers, but one of the largest "cash" buyers in the State, of every variety of GRASS and FIELD SEEDS, Fancy Seed Grain, etc. Would be pleased to receive Samples of any Fancy Stock you may have to offer.
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GRASS SEEDS, Continued.
Johnson Grass— A perennial, a rapid grower, long, cane-like roots, the leaf stalk and panicle of this grass resembling those of other Sorghum?. Sow at the rate of one bushel per acre, and should be sozcn in August or September to secure a good crop the following year. 15 cts. lb.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass— This is a perennial grass, has broad, flat leaves and grows about 3 feet high, has an abundance of long, fibrous roots penetrating deeply in the soil enabling it to withstand drought and cold. Sow at the rate of two bushels per acre, in early fall, on sheep pastures. 20 cts. lb.
Wood Meaaow Grass— This grass, as its name implies, is found naturally in shady woods, and is well adapted to growing under trees, but will also on exposed places and on light, thin soil. 35 cts. lb.
German or Golden Millet— 7>«<? Southern grown. — It has been fully established that German Millet grown in the Northern and West- ern States becomes deteriorated, and s.jon resembles Fox Tail in quality and yield. This is due to the fact that German Millet is a native of a warm climate. Southern grown seed is worth double that of Northern or Western grown, if you want a good crop of hay. We are prepared at all times to fill orders at market prices.
Missouri or Common Millet — Market price.
Hungarian Grass — This grass resembles the millet, it is of fine growth, and makes an excellent hay. Market price.
Special Grass Mixtures.
We are prepared to furnish seeds adapted to all soils and all situations and for all purposes. Our best mixture is made entirely with choice, recleaned seeds, while in the second quality we use the same seeds, but without recleaning and will be equal to the qualities usually to be had on the market. Our mixtures will have a uniform weight of 16 lb. to the bushel. Quantity to be used per acre, \ y2. to 2 bushels, and half this quajitity for retiovating . In ordering always state the soil and position on which you wish to use it. 2 bushel seamless bags, 15c each. No extra charge for burlap bags for 5 bushels or more.
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When ready to purchase Grass Seeds, send us and will name you Special Quotations.
PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION l^J^'^V^n?,";:'
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CLOVERS.
Red C over — In ordering always state quality desired, otherwise will send the best. The grades of the market are Good, Prime and Choice. Market price.
Sapling, Mammoth, Large, English or Pea Vine Clover—
Trifolium Pratense Perenne. Compared with common red clover, its flowers, foliage and stems are of a darker color and its seed is the product of the flowers of the first crop, while the common red clover is the product of the flowers of the second crop. It is valuable when sown with other grasses for mixed hay, as it ripens later than the common red clover and about the time that timothy, orchard and other grasses ripen, thereby making the hay a much better quality. The best for soiling purposes. Market price.
Sainfoin or Esparsette— A perennial, the duration of good crops being about 8 years, grows 2 to 3 feet high, flowers m spikes from June to August of a beautiful pink or flesh color, on long foot-stalks. 15 cts. lb.
White Dutch Clover — Trifolium Repens. Grows natur- ally in pastures in a great variety of soils and situations and is an indispensible requisition in all parks and lawns. 20c lb.
Alfalfa Clover—
The most valu- able forage plant. It thrives best on a sandy loam, the richer the better, and in such will pro- duce several crops every season. In the driest and most sultry, weather, when every blade of grass withers, Alfalfa is as fresh and green as in the spring, as its roots go down from 10 to 20 feet to the moisture of the ground. Although a prodigious yielder, it does not exhaust the '^n.-v soil, but rather '■- improves the *~ ground by the decay of its 1 nig roots, and converts it into rich ground, full of vegetable matter. The seed maybe sown early in the spring. Sow {drills) fifteen pounds per acre. 15 cts. lb.
Alsike or Swedish Clover - So called from being inter- mediate in its appearance between the red and white clovers, possessing qualities common to both, being productive, sweet and permanent. Wiil grow well on very poor soil. Should be used in mixtures of grasses and clovers for pas- ture, and will improve the quality of the hay if mixed with the meadow grasses. It is also esteemed highly for pasturage for bees. 15 cts. lb.
list of varieties and quantity of each wanted,
ers either large or small. Remember, we fill orders of when ordering, if possible, make orders not less than ers are smaller than this it is generally at a loss to us.
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CLOVER SEED, Continued.
Scarlet or Crimson Clover— Scarlet Clover is an annual and should be sown in August, September or October. It germinates quickly, grows very rapidly through, the fall and win:er, blossoms about May 1st. This clover can be sown after crops have been removed from the ground. In this way it will prove of inestimable value in holding the valu- able nitrates in the soil that are otherwise washed out of the bare ground, furnishes fall, winter and spring pasture and enriches and stores up plant food for the next crop. Sow at the rate of ten or fifteen pounds per acre, covering with harrow or ctiltivator Nothing like it for sowing on ground after potatoes are harvested. 10 cts. lb.; 75 cts. 10 lbs.; $7.00 100 lbs.
Bokhai;a Clover — A large plant quite valuable for soil- ing, producing several crops in a season, its branches bear numerous white flowers, which are sweet and fragrant, excellent pasture for bees. 20 cts. lb.
If larg'er qnantities of tbe above are wanted, write for Special Prices.
FERTILIZERS.
Our experience of twenty-five years in the business as manufacturers' agent of high grade fertilizers and our facilities for obtaining material of the first-class, enables us
to offer the highest grade of goods to be found anywhere, and when we go into a neighborhood, all our customers are our reference after the first crop. The fol- lowing goods are in great demand.
Game Guano— For
all grain crops, and especially good for spring crops and
vegetables, owing to its ammonia and potash. This grade is best adapted for wheat seeded on corn land, also for grass following wheat. 25 cts. 5 lbs.; 75 cts. 25 lbs.; $1.25 50 lbs.; $2.00 100 lbs.; $3.50 200 lb. bag or barrel; $28.00 ton.
jadoo Fibre — Is a new growing substance for plants of all kinds. It was invented by Col. Thompson, of the Royal Army and Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society of England, and it is highly recommended by gardening authorities there. It suits all kinds of plants, is only half as heavy as earth and cleaner to handle. It increases the size and brilliancy of flowers. Seeds germinate and cut- tings root in it quicker than in earth. Owing to its spongy nature, it retains water much longer than earth. Plants transplanted in Jadoo Fibre do not flag, even if in full bloom. From experiments in our nursery we recommend mixing Jadoo Fibre with about %. to % good loam to give best results. 30 cts. 5 lbs.; 50 cts. 10 lbs.; $1.10 25 lbs.; bag of about 125 lbs., $2.00 per 100 lbs.
Canada Hardwood Unleached Ashes —Effectually de- stroys the moss and sweetens the ground. Send for descriptive circular. 75 cts. 50 lbs.; $1.25 100 lbs.; $2.00 20O lbs.
FERTILIZERS, Continued.
Lawn Fertilizer or Dressing — To produce a rich, luxu- riant and lasting growiih of beautiful dark-green grass, use our lawn dressing. It is quick in action, its effect being seen immediately after the first rain It acts energetically on the unfolding leaves, goes directly to the roots, stimu- lates them to activity and causes the grass to thicken. A firm growth follows, which remains green, luxuriant and velvety for the whole season. Stab'e manure is verj- un- sightly, gives an unpleasant odor, disfigures the lawn, and contains weeds and other foreign seeds. The dressing should be applied in winter or spring, and sown broadcast on a damp day or just before a rain. 40 cts. 10 lbs.; $1.00 30 lbs.; $1.50 50 lbs.; $2 50 100 lbs.
Sheep Manure — This is a pure, natural manure, and a most nutritious food for plants. Its effect is immediate, more lasting and healthful than guano or any other manure. It is the best of all manures for mixing with the soil for greenhouse plants. It makes the richest, safest and quick- est liquid manure, rivaling guano, without any deleterious effects. Nothing equals it for general use on flower beds, or for the vegetable garden. No other fertilizer produces such a marked and permanent effect upon lawns. No raking off required. No seeds of foul weeds in it. No offensive odor. It is clean to handle. j^_.bsolutely safe to use in any quantity or in any manner. Foj lawns use at the rate of from 300 to h^() pounds per acre. For pot plants mix 07ie part of sheep manure to six parts of soil. For use in the vegetable garden spread over the surface and dig in. Being soluble, it readily makes a safe liquid manure (1 pound to 5 gallons of water per day can be safely used.; 10 cts. lb.; 25 cts. 5 lbs.; 50 cts. 12 lbs.; 75 cts. 25 lbs.; |2.50 100 lbs.
Pure Bone Meal — 25 cts. 5 lbs.; 40 cts. lO lbs.; $1.'0 30 lbs.; $1.50 50 lbs ; $2.50 100 lbs.; $3.75 bag of 200 lbs.
Nitrate of Soda— 5 cts. lb.; $3.50 100 lbs.
Kainit, Potash Salts — Use 200 to AQO potmds per acre. For small grain drill in, for cultivated crops plow under. Single bag, $2,50 bag ; 5 bags or more, $2.40 bag ; $21.00 ton.
Cotton Seed Meal Fertilizer — $1.25 100 lb. bag; $20.00 ton.
Fertilizer for Pot Plants — The Excelsior. A great suc- cess. Makes plants grow and bloom luxuriantly. It is used by dissolving a teaspoonfil to a pint of water and applying to the soil every few weeks. It starts the plants at once into a healthy and vigorous growth and abundant bloom. 15 cts. package about 8 oz.; 25 cts. two packages; 10 cts. package extra by mail, postpaid; $1.20 dozen.
In addition to tlie above first-class ^oods, we have PUKE KAW BOXE MEAL, AAD ACII>UI ATED BO^TE. Also otber Fertilizers on application.
MOSS.
Sphagnum — For packing and growing orchids, etc. 10 cts. lb.; $1.50 bale.
Green, Sheet— 40 cts. bale.
Emerald or City Park Lawn Grass will make a good lawn from seed the first season.
\\/E do not call them Novelties, as nine times out of ten the Vegetable and ^ ^ Flower Seeds that are catalogued as Novelties are new varieties and have not been thoroughly tested. These Specialties of ours, though compara- tively new, have been tested on our own grounds, and ^ know them to be as represented.
^ECS-ET^BLE SEEDS.
BEANS. Stringless Green Pod Bush.
This bean is the first and only stringless green pod dwarf bean in cultivation. It surpasses all others in crisp- ness, tenderness and flavor, and is the most prolific be^n grown. The pods are 4X to b% inches long, nearly round, slightly curved and of the best quality. They remain long in edible condition and are never stringy. 20c pt.; 35c qt.
Kentucky Wonder, Pole.
A snap bean of wonderful growth, pods grow in clusters, are nearly a foot long, round and pulpy. This is the favor- ite corn bean in this section. 20 cts. pt. ; 30 cts. qt.
Black Kentucky Wonder.
Surpasses the old Kentucky Wonder in yield and quality. 25 cts. pt.; 35 cts qt.
BEET.
Crosby's Egyptian.
The Cincinnati market gardeners prefer this beet to any other on account of its earliness and uniform size. It has no superior. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts. % lb.; 70 cts. lb.
CAULIFLOWER. Extra Early Erfurt Dwarf.
This variety has for the past 5 or 6 years led the list as the surest header of any cauliflower. We get our seed direct from the best grower in Denmark and can recom- mend it to all for the market or private garden. 20 cts. pkt.; 80 cts; X oz.\ $2.75 oz.
CABBAGE.
Louisville Early Drumhead.
Originated in this market and is now the principal market variety and cannot be surpassed. Early heads of very large size and very solid, the best and surest heading for all purposes and will stand the entire summer without bursting. 25, cts. oz.; 65 cts. % lb.; $2.25 lb.
Danish Ball Head.
The hardest heading, surest heading, most popular late cabbage ever introduced. The weight of a head trimmed for market is fully one-fourth more than that of any other variety of a similar size. Destined to become one of the standard market varieties. Give this variety a trial. 25 cts. oz.; 75 cts. X lb.; $2.50 lb.
The Celebrated 5- Eared FieldCorn.
CORNUCOPIA WHITE DENT.
It is the strongest grower ever seen. Has yielded 75 to 150 bushels to the acre. Every stock bears five good ears, except in case of severe draught, when some stocks will mature only three or four ears. It is a White Dent, not a flint corn. Stock limited. It will certainly pay you to try this grand corn. Matures in about 110 days. 15 cts. qt.; 40 cts. gal.; 70 cts. peck; $2.25 bu.
SWEET CORN. Zig Zag Evergreen.
This variety of evergreen sweet corn is one of the best for private use, market gardeners and canners. It is of extra quality, very sweet and juicy in the green state. It ripens about same time as Stowell's Evergreen and is superior to that well known variety in sweetnsss and flavor. Wherever known it commands a higher price in the market than any other sort. 10c pt.; 20c qt; 80c peck.
Country Gentleman.
The ears are of good size and produced in great abundance, bearing three to four good ears to a stalk. When we consider that ordinary sweet corn pro- duces only one or two good ears to the stalk, the superiority of this variety will be quickly seen. The cob is very small, giving great depth to the kernels, which are of pearly whi^ness. But the great merit of the Country Gentleman corn is its delicious quality. It is, without doubt, the sweetest and most tender of all sweet corn, and at the same time with ears of good size. 10 cts. pt.; 20 cts. qt.; 85 cts. peck.
LETTUCE. Cincinnati Market.
|g One of the best forcing varieties known and a favorite with all gardeners. Large pale green leaves, exceedingly crisp and tender and a shy seeder. 15 cts. oz.; 50 cts. %. lb.
Deacon or Nonpariel.
This is a fine market variety, crimped, curled and well- formed heads, withstands the heat of summer well. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. X lb.; $1.00 lb.
California Cream Butter.
This variety forms round, solid heads of good size, medium early and one of the best summer sorts. 15 cts. oz.; 35 cts. X lb ; $1.00 lb.
All varieties Vegetable Seed sent postpaid, except Peas, Beans and Corn, add
10 cts. pt., 15 cts. qt., if sent by mail.
MUSK MELON. Bocky Ford.
We have thoroughly tested this melon on our own grounds and find that nothing wa^an say of it does it full justice. It seems as if Dame Nature, taking the-- good parts of every variety and putting them into a small, neat package, has made to order a melon that pleases everj'one. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. % lb.; 75 cts. lb.
WATERMELON. Sweet Heart,
We do not recommend this melon to shippers because of its thin rind, but for the private garden it cannot be excelled. The flesh is solid, and at the same time the most tender and juicy of all melons. 10c oz.; 25c % lb.; 75c lb.
Triumph.
The Triumph is very early, very large, very prolific, deliciously sweet, of finest flavor, in fact, the finest water- melon in the United States. The farmer who values his melon patch and looks forward to the good times in July and August, cannot aflFord to do without the Triumph. 10 cts. oz.; 30 cts. % Vo.', 90 cts. lb.
PEAS. New Eclipse.
This is an extra early green wrinkled pea, the pods resembling the American Wonder in size and shape of the pod. It is earlier than the Alaska and the most productive of any green wrinkled pea. We unhesitatin^y recommend it as the best early pea for the private garden. Height of vine 2 feet. 15 cts. pt.; 25 cts. qt. (Add 15 cts. qt. if sent by mail.)
First and Best.
The earliest pea grown. Our strain of this pea is now so well known that we need hardly say anything further about it. Will only say that in the past growing season we have used the same care as heretofore and our custom#s can be sure of getting the genuine First and Best. 10c pt.; 20c qt.; $1.00 peck. (Add 15 cts. qt. if sent by mail.)
Telephone.
No pea of recent introduction has gained so rapidly in popularity as the Telephone, thus showing it has great merit which gardeners appreciate. Medium late, Zyi feet high. 15 cts. pt; 25 cts. qt.; $1.50 peck, (Add 15 cts. qt. if sent by mail.)
RADISH.
Cincinnati Market.
This splendid variety of radish originated here and has been grown for a number of years by a few of our largest market gardeners. They guarded the seed as though it was so much gold, and it was only after several years that we succeeded in getting a small quantity. Since then we have grown it ourselves and have been most care- ful to keep it up to its original high standard. It has a very short top, and is, considering all its points, the best long red radish grown and a money maker for the market gardener. 10 cts, oz.; 25 cts. % lb.; 80 cts. lb.
TOMATO. Buckeye State.
A handsome, large sized, smooth tomato. It averages at least one-half larger than the beauty, is more prolific and abundant in fruitage, than the standard sorts now in cultivation. It is unquestionably the heaviest cropper known and is smooth and uniform in size. The tomatoes are borne in immense clusters of four to eight fruits and occasionally ten large fruits have been found on a single cluster. In solidity and meatiness it has no equal, while in luscious quality none surpass it. The color is much the the same as Beauty, but a darker and richer shade, and this together with its very large size and clear cut outlines, makes it very showy and striking when displayed for sale. 20 cts. oz.; 60 cts % lb.
Trucker's Favorite.
It is one of the largest tomatoes grown, and is most regular in shape and size. Color, purplish red, very solid, firm flesh, a good keeper, and not subject to rot or crack on the vines. It is an excellent shipper, and sold in mar- ket at better prices than any other variety offered at the same time. Ripens evenly to the stem, is a strong, healthy grower, not subject to rust or blight, is an enormous cropper, and produces until the vines are killed by frost, holding its size exceedingly well until the last picking. The quality is of the vt-ry best, and for cooking and slicing purposes it cannot be excelled. It is in every way a most desirable variety for market gardeners and hence the name Trucker's Favorite. 30 cts. oz.; $1.00 X lb.
LETTUCE MIXTURE.
All sorts. It cannot fail to please. Will give a suc- cession of good lettuce throughout the season. A fine contrast to our Radish Mixture, when planted along side of it. 15 cts. oz.; 30 cts. % lb ; $1.00 lb.
RADISH MIXTURE.
All sorts. This is especially adapted to the wants of those having only a small garden, as it contains all of the leading varieties, and will give a succession of fine radishes. Try a package. It wilL please you. 10 cts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb.; 50 cts. lb.
Seeds and Plants are now taken by leading Express Companies at a reduction of 20 per cent, from the regular rates for merchandise.
PANSY. J. C. McC.'s Mixture.
This strain is saved from the finest flowers of one of the best collections of pansies in the world. The plants are compact and of robust growth, and if cultivated properlj' will give an abundance of very large flowers of unsurpassed brilliancy of color and distinct markings. Florists and amateurs desiring ^harmir g "show" flowers, should not neglect this strain, as it is the result of many years' careful selection and hybridization, and embraces all the attractive features that tend to make the pansy the people's flower. 20 cts. pkt.; |2.00 }( oz.
SWEET PEAS
Nothing in the flowering line is easier to raise and no flower will give you a greater variety of color nor profusion of bloom than the Sweet Pea. They should be planted as soon after the 1st of February as the weather will permit. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, '2 inches apart in the rows, and about 3 inches deep. Manj' times when they do not do well it is because they are planted too thick in the rows. Sweet Peas should be picked every day. If you let them go to seed they will stop blooming.
"Old Glojy" Mixture.
The three best up-to-date varieties of red, white and blue sweet peas mixed in equal proportion. lOcts. oz.; 20 cts. X lb ; 50 cts. lb.
J. C. McC.'s Mixture.
This mixture contains all the best-named large flower- ing varieties and novelties, and is undoubtedly the finest ^ and most complete mixture ever offered, being put up by ourselves from named varieties only, in the proper propor- tion of colors. 10 cts. oz.; 25 cts X lb.; 65 cts. lb.
SPECIAL SWEET PEA OFFER.
To anyone enclosing $1 .00 with order, we will mail one ounce each of any 22 varieties our best named Sweet Peas. In taking advantage of this off'er you can obtain the finest assortment at a very small cost. (See page 22 for full list.)
FLOWERING BULBS.
Our prices include postage on single bulbs and by the dozen, except where otherwise noted. Bulbs quoted by the 100 are not sent prepaid.
Caladium Esculentum, (Elephant's Ear.)
One of the most effective plants in cultivation for the flower border, or for planting out upon the lawn. It will grow in any good garden soil, and is of the easiest culture. It should be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and a rich compost. Foliage light green. ^^^.j^ j^^^
Small bulbs 10c $1.00
targe bulbs 16c 1.50
Extra large bulbs 25c 2.50
Selected extra large bulbs 35c 3.50
Monster bulbs 50c 5.00
CROZy'S EVER-BLOOMING CANNAS.
These varieties have become famous for the immense size and color of their flowers, the graceful and highly orna- mental foliage, together with their dwarf habit of growth, are fast becoming most important plants for decoration. Madam Crozy— Dazzling crimson scarlet, bordered with
golden yellow, foliage bright green. 4 feet. 10 cts.
each; 75 cts. doz. Crozy 's Dwarf Mixed Varieties— 5 cts. each; 50 cts. doz. (For full list of varieties see page 23.)
TUBEROSES.
One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs. By skillful management a succession of flowers may be obtained all the year round. For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hot-bed; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as August. For flowering in the open border, plant about the 1st of May.
Excelsior Pearl — Much superior to the ordinary Double Pearl Tuberose. This variety is characterized by its short, robust stem and long spikes of flowers, which are more double and twice as large as those of the old sort. 4c each; 35c doz.; $1.75 per 100.
Dwarf Pearl — Good flowering. 8c each; 25c doz.; $1.25 per 100.
Double,Tall — Extra large bulbs. 4c each; 35c doz ; $1.50 per 100.
Oi:*a.^«s Speeds*
GRASS SEEDS, CLOVER, ETC.
In our cleaning department we are continually adding some improved cleaner, and are always right up to the times. This is our great specialty, and we are confident that no firm excells us in this department. If you want Clean Seeds, give us yojr order and we will always try to give you satisfaction.
We are large cash buyers of high grade Grass and Field Seeds and Fancy Seed Grain. If you have any to sell, mail us sample and state quantity you can offer.
Special Grass Seed Mixtures.
For pasture or farm.
Per bushel (16 lbs.) $1.50
In large quantities, per bushel (16 lbs.) 1.25
Emerald or City Park Lawn Grass Seed.
Is composed exclusively of the very best varieties of grass, such as long experience has shown to be best adapted to produce a thick, heavy, carpet-like lawn. In this mixture use only the ver}' best recleaned seed, and can guarantee that for purity and germination, it is equal to any variety sold under any name. One of the greatest troubles in obtaining a good lawn is to get it free from weeds. These, while not always in the seeds, but quite often in the ground or come from the use of stable manure, are, nevertheless, always objectionable. Our customers can rely, in buying Our Emerald Lawn Grass„.Seed, on it being the very purest seed obtainable and entirely free from weeds or foreign seed. For a new lawn sow 4 to 5 bushels to the acre. For renovating sow 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. 15 cts. )4 lb.; 25 cts. lb.; 50 cts. 2 lbs.; $1.00 5 lbs.; $3.00 16 lbs. (1 bushel). (5 cts. per j4 lb. and 10 cts. per lb. extra if sent by mail.)
If it is GOOD QUALITY WANTED, we can save you money on anything for Garden or Farm, If you do not see what you want, write for it.
FRIOES SXJBJEOT TO OH-AlNOE.
KAFFIR CORN.
One of the best things o£Fered of l»te years for a forage plant. The heads contain small seeds which make an excellent flour. They are greedily eaten by horses and cattle, and make splendid food for poultry, fed either in grain or ground and cooked. The foliage and stocks make excellent forage. Cultivate the same as common corn, re- quiring 4 or 5 pounds of seed per acre. By mail, postpaid, 20 cts. lb.; 50 cts. 3 lbs. By freight or express, 5 cts. lb.; 40 cts. 10 lbs.; $1.00 50 lbs.; f 1.50 100 lbs.
SOJA BEAN.
The Soja Bean is fast taking the place of clover in sections where the soil is not the most fertile, both for hay and fertilizing purposes. Recommended as one of the best leguminous plant for soil restoring, as it is adapted to all soils. It is a sure cropper. Unsurpassed for hay, claimed to be superior to clover or timothy. Plant in May, for it takes about 90 days to mature the hay and 120 days to mature the seed. For hay sow about 1 bushel per acre either broadcast or drilled. Cut when in blossom. For seed sow in drills about 12 inches apart in the rows and have the rows about 30 inches apart, f 1.75 bu.; 10 bushel lots or over, $1.65 bu.
CANADA FIELD PEAS.
Valuable in Northern climates for cattle feeding, and when sown with oats are excellent hog food. Used as food for pigeons, etc., and for green soiling. Postpaid, 25 "^s. qt. By express or freight, 10 cts. qt.; 40 cts. peck; $1.40 bu.
SOUTHERN COW PEAS.
GREAT SOIIi REXOTATOR.
There is no surer or cheaper means of improving and increasing the productiveness of our soils than by sowing the Cow Pea. It makes an enormous growth, enabling the farmer to put plenty of nitrogenous vegetable matter into the soil at a small cost, and so very largely enables him to dispense with the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. The Cow Pea to a greater extent than other leguminous crops, has the power to extract this costly nitrogen from the atmos- phere and to store the same in the vines and roots so that if the crop is cut off, the land is still enriched and its con- dition improved. From 5 to 9 tons of green fodder per acre have been produced by the Cow Pea. To grow for hay they are most valuable, as they j'ield an immense quantity of feed of the best quality. The bacon made from hogs fed on dry peas is much sweeter and more solid, and the fat will not run out in cooking nearly so much as when fed on com. For ensilage they are unsurpassed. Where it is de- sired to turn the whole crop under, as a soil improver, it is better to do so after the vines are partly dead. A good picking of the dried peas can be made before plowing under, if desired. Cow Peas can be sown in May or June, at the rate of 1 to 1}4 bushels per acre.
Wonderful, Black Eye and Brown Eye produce largest crop of vines.
Clay and Black best for combination crop vines and peas. WhippoorwIII best for peas, recommended for hogging down.
10 cts. qt; 50 cts. peck ; $1.50 bu.
ARTICHOKE ROOTS— Giant White.
The great food for hogs. Grown from tubers the same as potatoes and are the finest food that can be raised for hogs and sheep, as they prefer them to anything. This, together vdth. their wonderful yield, 500 to 1000 bushels to the acre, makes them by far the cheapest as well as hiost valuable feed for this class of stock. They need not be dug in the fall simply turn in the hogs and they will root them up very quickly. Of course they can be dug and fed later in the season if you so desire. No farmer who has any hogs or sheep can afford to be without the Giant White Artichoke, which is the heaviest yielder and besT; variety grown. By mail, postpaid, 20 cts. lb.; $1.00 6 lbs. By ex- press or freight at purchaser's expense, 50 cts. peck; $1.15 bu.; $3.00 bbl. (enough for 1 acre).
CLOVER— Alfalfa, or Lucerne.
This clover claims to bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring and remaining latest in fall. It delights in plenty of sun, it being a veritable child of the sun, and must be sown at the rate of 10 to 25 pounds of seed per acre on well drained, well pulverized, deep soil, after danger of freezing is over, and prefers sand or gravel sub soil. Wet sub soil is fatal to the plant. Roots from 3 to 15 feet deep, and when well established lasts for years. 2 to 3 crops a year can be cut. 15 cts. lb. (25 cts. lb. by mail. ) 60 lbs. or over at 10 cts. lb.
RAPE— Dwarf Essex.
This plant is extensively grown for forage, especially for sheep, and for green manure, for which purpose there ^ is perhaps no better plant adapted where a quick, rank growth is desired. Farmers who raise much stock and desire to get young cattle, sheep or lambs into favorable condition to be sold advantageously in the fall, can do it most cheaply by growing this Rape. Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July, with a turnip drill, in rows 2^ feet apart, at the rate of 3 lbs. of seed per acre, or broadcast at rate of 6 lbs. to the acre. Our stock is the true Essex Dwarf, and not the worthless annual. Postpaid, 10 cts. ^ lb ; 25 cts. lb. By freight or express, $1.00 10 lbs.; $4.00 50 lbs.; $7.50 100 lbs.
DOUBLE TUBE LIGHTNING SPRAYER.
This is a perfect machine, well made, with glass reser- voir made from the pattern of Mason fruit jar, which can easily be replaced in case of accident. $1.00 each.
Our " Louisville Cabbage " is the Market Gardener's Favorite.
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South-East Corner
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TESTED
CrMP RELIABLE
SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS
WE TAKE PLEASURE in presenting to you our revised Flower Seed List, embracing only the best and most popular varieties. Our Flower Seed trade has increased very rapidly the last few years, which is very gratify- ing to us, as it speaks well for the quality- of the seed we send out. Look it over carefull}^ and add at least one or two packets to your vegetable seed order. It will pay you well. We do not sell old seeds, neither do we mix old seeds with new — every seed is iiezc, fresh and clean. Everything is arranged in alphabetical order.
Annuals grow from the seed, bloom and perish in one season. Biennials generally bloom the first and second year and then die. Perennials bloom the second year and every year thereafter, some perishing after three or four years, others continue indefinitely. Some few Perennials, if started early, bloom the first year.
Full Cultural Directions on all Flower Seed Packets
JI11 Tlower Seed Sent Tree by mail on Receipt of Price*
ORDER BY NUMBER, AND THUS AVOID WRITING THE NAME IN FULL. ■^'^^^^ I^t!?^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^f^f^^
Special Off^^' oi^ ir^ Packets O^iy.
7 Five cent Packets for 25 cents, 15 Five cent Packets for 50 cents,
40 Five cent Packets for $1.00.
1.
9. 10.
ABUTIliOX.
Half-hard}- Perennial.
Finest Mixed,
ABROXIA,
Half-hardy Annual.
Umbrellata,
ADtrMIA CIRRHOSIA, (Allegheny Vine).
Hardy Annual.
Cirrhosia— Pale Pink,
ACROCL,I>IUM.
Half-hardj' Annual.
Roseum — Bright Rose .
Album— White ....
AGERATUM.
Half-hardy.
Mexicanum— Blue,
Dwarf Tom Thumb— Blue,
Dwarf— White,
AL,YSSUai.
Hardy Annual.
Sweet— White,
Tom Thumb,
AMMOBirM AIiATUM.
Hardv Annual.
11. White,
AMARAXTHIS.
Tender Annual.
12. 13.
14.
Tricolor— Joseph's Coat
Salicifolius— (The Fountain Plant). Very
beautiful, one of the" best,
CaudatU8-(Love Lies Bleeding)
Pkt. lOc
oc
oc
5c 5c
oc 5c 6c
oc 5c
5c
oc
5c 5c
15.
18. 19.
21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
AMPEIiOPSIS VEITC'HII.
Hardj' Perennial.
Japanese Ivy,
AXTIRRHIXr^I, (Snapdragon.)
Hardv Annual.
16. Tall Mixed,
17. Dwarf Mixed— Extra Choice
AQUIEEGIA, (Columbine.)
Hardy Perennials.
Mixed— Single,
Mixed — Double
ARI*»T<).EOCHIA SIPHO.
20. Dutchman's Pipe,
ASTERS.
Annuals.
Victoria— Mixed colors,
Comet — Finest mixed
Triumph — Deep scarlet,
Dwarf Chrysanthemum Flowered— Mixed . Betteridge's Prize— Quilled, Mixed, very double, Paeony Flowered Perfection— Finest Mixed
White — Exceedingl}' beautiful,
Crimson, . .
Choicest Mixed— All varieties $2.50 oz.;
Semple's Branching— Mixed colors,
Pkt. 5c
5c
5c
5c 5c
5c
10c 10c 15c 10c 10c 10c lie 10c 5c 10c
nilD OCCnO POnUI/ IWe take the greatest care m testing EVERY VARIETY of Ve^^etable & Elower UUn ^iLtLUu UtiUwW \ gged offered by us, and know they should GROW WELL under favorable conditions.
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BAL<l,OOX VIXE, (Cardiospermam).
Half-hardy Annual.
31. Cardiospermum— White
BALSAM, (I^ady's Slipper).
Annuals.
32. White Perfection — Fine pure white, double
flowers
33. Pink— Very fine double
34. Camellia- Flowered — Very double and perfect in
form, choice mixed,
Good Mixed— Double,
35.
BE1,L,IS PERENNIS, (Double Daisy).
Half-hardy Perennial.
36. Double While
37. Double Finest Mixed,
BROWAL.EIA.
Half-hardy Annual.
38. Fine Mixed
39. Coccinea
CACAILIA, (Tassel Flower).
Half-Hardy Annual.
CAECEOEARIA.
40. Hybrida Grandiflora — Tall mixed. The finest large flowering and most floriferous sorts, of the richest colors,
Pkt. 5c
10c 10c
10c 5c
10c 10c
5c
5c
25c
CAEENDIJEA, (Pot Marigold).
Annuals.
41. Meteor— Double, light orange striped,
42. Prince of Orange— Dark orange striped, ....
CAMPANUEA OR CAIVTERBERY BEEE.
Hardy Perennials.
43. Single— Finest mixed
44. Double — Finest mixed,
MARGUERITE CABAATIOJfS, (Diantlius Caryopbyllns)
oc 5c
5c 5c
45. The popularity and usefulness of this variety has surpassed all ex- pectations. They bloom in four months from time of sowing. If taken up and potted be- fore frost they will continue to bloom during the winter. Finest mixed,
10 cts. pkt.
46. Carnation Pinks
Double finest mix- ed. Saved from flowers of very fine quality only, 15 cts. pkt.
CANARY BIRD FEOWER, (Tropseoltiin Peregrinuni).
Half-hardy Annuals.
47. Yellow, • • 5 cts. pkt.
51
62, 53 54 55,
56
57, 58 59, 60,
61
62
63
64 65, 66
67
68
69
Pull Cultural Directions on
CAEEIOPSJS OR COREOPiSIS.
This genus is amongst the most showy, free- flowering hardy annuals.
^^ijAj*'* W^^^^m/ / Finest Mixed Varieties
^^^^^m^m^^^^I J 50 cts. oz.; 6 cts. pkt.
CANNA.
MM^W\ A Half-hardy Perennial.
'■^f^t'^Si^Jte' 49. Finest Mixed— Produc- ing different colored fM '^^Biai^^^sJ«^p*^Osf foliage. 4 to 8 feet.
l^^r^Mj 5 cts. pkt.
^^'iMji'i^^\ 50. Crozy's Best Mixed— % From best named var-
ieties 4 to 8 feet.
10 cts. pkt.
Madam Crozy— Large flowers, Vermillion, bor- dered with yellow, green foliage, very free flowering, 15c
CANDYTUFT.
Hardy Annuals.
Fragrant— Pure white 30 cts. oz.; 5c
White Rocket — Fine white large truss, 5c
Crimson 40cts. oz.; 5c
Fine Mixed, 30 cts. oz.; 5c
CEA TR ASi THE S.
Hardy Annuals.
Very Pretty, free-flowering plants, effective in
beds, ribbons or as an edging. Fine mixed . 5c
CEEOSIA, (Coxcomb).
Half-hardy Annuals.
Christata Nana — Choice mixture of newest dwarf
crested varieties, 5c
Glasgow Prize — An improved Cockscomb, very
large, dark crimson combs, H'c
Pyramidal is — A choice mixture of all the plumed
and feaihered sorts 10c
Japonica — (Japanese). Combs are almost as del- icately cut as ruffled lace, 5c
CEATAEREA.
Half-hardj- Perennial.
Candidlssima — Large, smooth, silvery, cut leaf, . 15c' Gymnocarpa — A graceful, silvery fine-cut leaved
variety, 10c
Cyanus— (Corn Flower). Hardy annual fine
mixed,. ... 50 cts. oz,; 5c
CHRYSANTHEMEM.
The hardy annuals are summer-flowering plants, good forpot culture, and quite dis- tinct from the Indicum, which are peren- nial autumn-flowering varieties.
Coronarium— Double white, 5c
Coronarium— Double 5'ellow, 5c
Frutescens— Paris Daisy or "Marguerite." The
finest of the white "Daisies." 5c
Eclipse — Pure golden yellow, with a bright pur- plish-scarlet ring, the disk being dark brown 5c Indicum Majus— Choice m^xed large flowering
double varieties, half-hardy perennial 3 feet 10c
Finest Mixed 50 cts. oz.; 5c
all Flower Seed Packets.
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CTCIiAMEHr.
Charming bulbous-rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and rich colored orchid-like fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and spring blooming. If seed is sown early they make flowering bulbs in one season They re- quire sandy loam. Half-hardy perennial. 6 inches,
Pkt.
70. Cyclamen Pprsicum— Finest mixed, 15c
71. Cyclamen Perslcum GIganteum — Finest
mixed,
CINERARIA.
Perennials.
72. Hybrid Grandiflora— Prize, mixed, extra selected,
unsurpassable in quality and beautiful bril- liant colors, '.
73. Maritlma— (Dusty Miller). Large, silvery, deep
cut foliage,
CJLARKIA.-
74. Finest Mixed,
€OBEA SCANBElSfS.
A well known climber of quick growth, pro- ducing beautiful large bell-shaped flower.
75. Purple,
76. White,
COr-I,INSIA.
Hardj' Annual.
77. Finest Mixtsd, 40cts. oz.;
78. 79.
80.
81. 82. 83. 84.
85. 86.
25c
25c 5c
5c
10c 10c
5c
5c
COSMOS HYBRI»rS.
Easily raised from seed, and bloom the first season.
White Pearl, lOc
Mixed,
CliEMATIS.
A well known and rapid growing, free- flowering, ornamental climber. Flowers three or four inches across, of charming shades of blue, vthite, purple, etc. Finest Mixed,
CTPRESS VIJfE.
A most popular climbing plant, with deli- cate fern-like foliage, half-hardy annual.
Scarlet, 50 cts. oz.;
White, 50cts. oz.;
Rose, 50 cts. oz.;
Mixed, 50 cts. oz.;
DAHIilA.
Half-hardy Perennial.
Double Finest Mixed, . . •
Single Finest Mixed,
10c
5c 5c 5c 5c
10c 5c
DIANTHUS, (Pinks).
Hardy Biennials. Pkt.
87. Chinensis fl pi— (Chinese Pink). Finest double
mixed, ... 5c
88. Heddewigii, fl pi— Finest double mixed, .... 10c
89. Heddewigii, Single— Finest Mixed, 10c
90. Laciniatus, Single— Finest mixed, very beauti-
ful, deeply frineed, 5c
91. Laciniatus. fl pi — Flowers very large and deeply
fringed, 5c
lOATURA, (Sweet ^fig^htingale).
92. Flowers pure white, 9 inches long and 5 or 6
inches wide at the top, 5c
I>IGETA1,IS, (Foxglove).
Handsome border plants with a great vari- e'y of colors. Haidy biennial.
93. Finest Mixed, • • 50 cts. cz.; 5c
DEI^PHIJoIUM, (Perennial Larkspnr).
94. Delphiniuim Mixed, 5c
EDEI..W^ SS, (Cinai>Iialinm I..eontoi)Ocliiini).
95. The famous and true " Edelweiss" of the Alps
The flower!^ are of a downy texture, pure
wh te and •■tar-shaped, 10c
EUPHORBIA, (Mexsean Fire Plant.)
Hardy Ant ual.
96. Helerophylia 5c
ESCHSCHOETZIA, (raSifornia Poppy). ■ Hardy Annual.
97. California— Yellow, 50cts. oz.; 5c
98. Finest MixetJ, 50 cts. oz.; 5c
FREESIA.
Flowers pure white with yellow throat, and exquisitely fragrant.
99. Freesia Refracta Alba, 10c
GAIEEARDIA. Hardy Annual.
100. Grandiflora— Fine Mixed 6c
101. Lorenziana — Beautiful double flowers, fine for
bouquets, . . ' 5c
GOMPHREJVA.
102. Bachelor's Button, 5c
GERAKIUM, (Pelarg:oninm).
Started early will flower the first year from seed.
103. Large Flowered — Finest mixture 10c
OlETA.
Hardy Annual.
104. Mixed, 5c
4iOURDS, Ornamental.
Tender Annuals.
105. Hercules Club— -Curious large variety, .... 5c
106. Dipper — A favorite variety, 5c
107. Snake Cucumber — Very Curious, 5c
108. Nest Egg — Resembling an egg in color, shape
and size, 5c
109. Orange — Fruit resembles an orange, 5c
110. Bottle — Useful and ornamental 5c
111. Fine Mixed, 50 cts. oz.; 5o
OOHETIA.
Hardy Annual.
112. Lady Albemarle — Intense carmine crimson, ver^y
beautiful, 5c
113. The Bride — White, with crimson, edge, . ... 5c 114 Fine Mixed, 5c
« HEEIOTROPE, Half-hardy Perennial.
115. Finest Varieties Mixed, 5c
HEEICHRYSUM, (Everlasting). Hardy Annual.
116. Finest Mixed, 5c
ALL OP OUR SEEDS HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY TESTED.
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118. 119.
120. 121.
122. 123.
124. 125.
126. 127.
128. 129. 130.
131. 132. ]33. 134.
135.
136.
137. 138.
HOI,I.THOCK, (Alltea.)
Hardy Perennial.
Double White —Flowers pure wliite, extra for
florists $2.00 oz.;
Choice Mixed— From prize flowers . . $1.50 oz.; Fine Mixed 75 cts. oz ;
HOXESTT. Hardj' Biennial.
Lunaria Biennis
HUMtJL,US JAPOJflCrS.
This new Japanese varietj- of Hop is a splerdid annual climber
BETACIKTH BEAX.
A rapid growing plant, flowerinsr freely in clusters, for coveiiug arbors, trellises, eic.
Doiichos Mixed— 10 feet 15 cts. oz.;
Ice Plant, (Mesembryantbemnm.)
Half-hardy Annual.
Crystallinum
KEXIEWORTH IVX.
Hardy Perennial.
Linaria Cymbalaria — Lavender and purple . .
liANTASfA.
Hybrida Mixed 80 cts. oz.;
liARKSPUR, (Annual Oeiphininm.)
Hardy Annuals.
Dwarf Rocket 50 cts. oz.;
Tall Rocket
liOBEIilA. Half-hardy Annual.
Crystal Palace — Intense blue flowers, % foot .
EUPIXIS.
Mixed Annual Varieties 30 cts. oz.;
EICHXIS. Hardy Perennials. Chalcedonia — Fine border plant, scarlet . . . .
MARIGOED, (Tagetes.)
Half-hardy Annuals.
African Lemon — Large, double lemon flowers .
African Grange — Large, double orange flowers,
French Dwarf Mixed
African El Dorado — The colors run through all shades of yellow, from light primrose to the deepest orange 5o cts. oz ;
]!IIIG]VOXETTE, (Reseda Odorata.)
Miles' Hybrid Spiral— Pro- fuse bloomer, very fra- grant. 50c oz.; 5c pkt.
Golden Queen — A very , beautiful new variety, flowers bright, golden in color and very effec- tive. 5 cts. pkt.
Sweet— 15c oz.; 5c pkt.
Machet— The finest varie- ty for pot culture, sweet-scented red flow- ers. 75c oz.; 5c pkt.
Pkt.
10c 10c 5c
oc
oc
5c
10c
10c
oc 5c
5c 5c 5c
6c 5c 5c
5c
MAURAXDIA. Charming Half-Hardy Perennial Climbers.
139. White
140. Rose
14L Mixed
MIRABIEIS, (Four O'clock's, Marvel of Pern.)
142. Finest Mixed 20 cts. oz.;
BIIMUEUS MUSCHATUS, (Musk Plant.)
143. Fine for hanging baskets, etc. Small yellow
flowers, fragrant foliage
Pkt. 5c 5c 6c
10c
MIMOSA, (Sensitive Plant.) Half-hardy Annuals. V-A Ft.
144. Fudica — Sensitive plant 80 cts. oz.;
MOMOROICA. Half-hardy Annuals.
145. Balsamina— Balsam app'e 60 cts. oz ;
146. Charantia— Balsam pear 60 cts. oz.;
MOOXFEOWER.
147. Flowers are pure white, large and fragrant . .
MORXIXG GEORX, TAEE, (Convolvulus Major.)
Half-hard}' Annual.
148. White
149. Blue
150. Finest Mixed \'~> cts. oz.;
151. New Japanese
152. Dwarf Mixed 25 cts. oz.;
5c
oc 5c
he 5c Ifr £c
MYOSOTIS, (Forget-me-not.) 153. Palustris— Blue
oc
STASTURTIITM, DWARF, (Tropseolum Xanum./
Half-hardy Annuals.
154
Beauty — Orange and vermil- lion. 25 cts. oz.; 5 cts. pkt. 155. Crystal Palace Gem— Sulphur, spotted with maroon. 25 cts. oz. ; 5 cts. pkt. Pearl— Nearly white. 25 cts.
oz.; 5 cts. pkt. King Theodore — Deep ma- roon. 25c oz.; 5c pkt. King of Tom Thumbs— Scarlet, bluish green folliage. 25 cts. oz ; 5 cts. pkt. Finest Mixed— I5c oz ; 5c pkt
156 157 158
159
160. 161. 162. 163. 164.
165.
XASTURTIUM, TAEE. Hardy Annuals.
Mixed 15 cts. cz ;
Coccineum— Scarlet 25 cts oz ;
Orange — Beautiful dark orange ... 25 cts. oz.;
Spotted — Very pretty 25 cts. oz ;
Purple Violet 25 cts. oz.;
SriCOTIAJr A. Half-hardy Annuals. Affinis — White, very fragrant
Itt. 5c 5c
6c 5c
CENOTHERA, (Evening Pi imrose.) Hardy Perennial.
166. Biennis — True evening primrose, a beautiful
and free flowering plant, with long spikes of bright yellow flowers
OXAEIS. Half-hardy Perennial.
167. Finest Mixed
5c
5c
10c
Ea^rly LoTaisville Oa."b"toa,ge (*'I¥r11x.'^) Suire Hea-der.
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PANSY.
This lovely flower a favorite with every one, is too well known
to need any descrip- tion. It will flower in the middle of sum- mer if planted where it is somewhat shaded from the hot sun, and especially if furnished with a good supply of water, but in almost any situation will give fine flowers in spring.
Hardy Perennial. Pkt.
168. Bugnot, Gassier and Odier Strains— Superb mix-
ture of unsurpassed quality, 25c
169. Cassier's Giant— The flowers of immense size,
of good substance and fine form, while the plants are of neat, compact growth, .... 26c
170. Improved Giant Trimardeau— Greatly improved
in the enormous size of flowers, fine form
and increased varieties of colors, .... 15c
171. Odier or Blotched— Superb, large-eyed flowers
of very good shape and beautifully blotched with rich and varied colors 10c
172. J. C. IWcCurough's Mixture— Flowers very large
and beautifully marked, plants neat and compact, 20c
173. KInq of tlie Blaclts— Almost coal black, extra
fine 10c
174. Snow Queen -Delicate, satiny white, 10c
175. Yellow Giant Pure yellow, 10c
176. Choice Large Flowering— Mixed, splendid strain 10c
177. Fine Mixed -Large flowering, . . . . ^1.00 oz.; 5c
PASSIFI.ORA, (Passion Flower)
178. Coerulea — Blue and white flowers of remarkable
beauty, 10c
PETUNIA.
Half-Hardy Annuals.
179. Nyctaginiflora— White fragrant 5c
180. Fine Mixed, 5c
181. Hybrlda Grandiflora — Magnificent flowers of
extra large size, beautifully fringed and varigated, extra choice, 15c
182. Double Fringed — A most beautiful variety, . . 25c
POPPy, (Popaver.)
Hardy Annuals.
183. Carnation Flowered — Double mixed, . .25coz.; 5c 1S4. Paeony Flowered — Double mixed, . . • 25c oz., 5c
185. Shirley's— Fancy mixed, 6c
186. Mikado— Flowers pure white at theba k, while
the fringed edges are of bdliiani scarlet, . . 5c
187. Umbrosum- Flovv^eis of glowing vermillion,
with a deep black ppot on each petal, single, 5Cc oz.; 5c
188. Iceland— Mixed 5c
189. Orientale— Super bscarl< t flowers, often6inches
across hardy perennial, 5c
PHLOX.
PHL,OX BRIIMMOKDII.
Half-Hardy Annuals, to 2 ft. [Pkt.
190. Alba— Pure white, .
191. Alba Oculata — White
with crimson eye, .
192. Splendens — Large
bright scarlet, extra
193. Fimbriata .....
194. Star of Quedlinburg, .
195. Fine Mixed, • • 50c oz.;
196. Grandiflora — Fin est
mixed. An improved variety, with unusu- ally large flowers of great substance . .
197. Perennial— Fine mixed,
PORTUtACA, (Mexican Rose).
Hardy Annuals.
198. Double— Mixed, 10c
199. Single— Mixed, lOc
Primula, (Cliinese Primrose).
200. Sinensis— Double Mixed 25c
201. Sinensis— Mixed, 25c
202. Primula Obconica— Almost ever blooming,
flowers white, tinged with lilac, 10c
PYRETHRITM, (Feverfew).
Annual.
203. Double Pure White— 1>^ ft 5c
204. Golden Feather— Golden Foliage, one of the
best bedding plants, 1 foot, 5c
205. Roseum — Persian insect powder plant half-hardy
perennial 6c
RHODANTHK.
206. Mixed 5c
RICINUS, (Castor Oil Beain).
Half-hardy Annuals.
207. Finest Mixed, 25c oz.; 5c
208. BorboniensiS Arboreus — A very large and hand-
some variety, 15 feet, 40c. oz.; 5c
SAliPIGliOSSIS. Half-hardy Annual.
209. Large Flowered— All colors, mixed, 5c
SALVIA.
210. Splendens -ScarleS 10c
211. Patens, • • . . 10c
S€ARI.ET RUHfJJERS.
212. A beautiful ornamental climber, producing daz-
zling scarlet flowers and beans, it grows to a
height of 10 feet, 5c
S€ABIOSA.
213. Tall — Finest mixed, 5c
214. Dwarf— Finest mixed, 5c
SCHIZANTHUS, (Butterfly Fower).
Half hardy Annual.
215. Mixed Varieties, 6c
SIEENE, (CatcJi Fly). Hardy Annual.
216. All Colors— Mixed 5c
SMIEAX.
217. Myrslphy'lum, 10c
STOCK, (Oerman Ten-Weekj. Half-hardy Annuals.
218. Large Flowering— Dark blood red 10c
219. Large Flowering— White, 10c
220. Large Flowering— Mixed 10c
221. Snowflake 10c
222. German Mixed . . 5c
SENFEOWER, (Helianthus).
223. Minature— Golden yellow flowers 5c
224. GaliforniCUS — Orange, Isrge, double extra, 7 ft. 5c
225. Globosus Fistulosus — Large, yellow, finest of all
double, 7 feet , 40c oz.; 5c
Warket Gardeners and all Others Desiring "Good Seeds" Olill Find it to Their Interest to Trade With Us.
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SWEET PEAS.
Beautiful free flowering climbing plants, producing vast numbers of fragrant flowers, valuable for covering un- sightly places, rough fences and trellis work. If the flowers are picked freely, they will be produced long in profusion, and of good size, hardy annuals.
SWEET PEAS, Eailsyrns Odoratiis}.
Standard Named Varieties. Pkt.
226. American Striped, 10 cts. oz.; cc
227. Appie Biossom— Rose, .10 cts. oz.; 5c
228. Blanche Burpee— A^Tiite, lOcts. oz.; oc
229. Butterfly— Pale gray, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
230. Blanche Ferry — Pink and white, . . . 10 cts. oz.; 5c
231. Celestial — Azure blue, lOcts. oz.; oc
232. Cardinal — Crimson scarlet 10 cts. oz ; 5c
233. Cupid — Dwarf white, loots, oz.; 5c
234. CaptaSn of the Blues— Pale blue, . . . 10 cts. oz.; 5c
235. Emily Henderson — White, 10 rts. oz.; 5c
236. Firefly— Deep scarlet, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
237. Her Majesty— Rose, 'Gets, oz.; 5c
238. Indigo— King blue, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
239. Ignea— Crimson, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
240. Mrs. Eckford - Primrose yellow, ... 10 cts. oz.; 5c
241. Queen of the Isles— white, red striped, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
242. Red Riding Kcod— Pink, 10 cts. oz ; 5c
43. Rising Sun — Orange and Rose, . . . 10 cts. oz.; 5c
244. Stanley — Dark maroon, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
245. Venus — Salmon, 10 cts. ox.; oc
246. Captivation — Light claret, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
247. Lottie Eckford— White, blended lav-
ender, 10 cts. oz.; 5c
SPECIAL OFFER -One ounce of each above Sweet Peas, 22 separate varieties for $1,00.
248. j. C. McC'S — Named varieties, finest mixed, 10
cts. oz ; 25 cts. X ^^-j 65 cts. lb,; 5c
249. Fine Mixed, 10 cts. oz.; 15 cts. % lb.; 40 cts. lb.; 5c
SWEET WILLIAM.
,I>iaiitbns Barbatns.j Pkt.
Hardy Perennials.
""^J^^^^^^^^ 250. Fine — Single mixed, . 5c J^i^^^^^^^^ 251. Finest — Double mixed, 10c ■'^^^^^^^Wi^^^^b THUXBEROIA,
^^p^^^g^^^ft /:52^ Alata Alba— White
^^^^^^^^^^^^ 254. Bailloni— Yellow witk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ brownish-red throat 10c
.•^^l«^j^^'|J'2^^^^ 255. Fournieri — Velvety-blue 10c Sweet Wiliiam.
TERBEX A.
Half-hardj- Perennials.
256. Defiance — Beautiful, deep scarlet, 10c
257. Italian Striped- Mised, 10c
258. Candidissima— The best pure white, 10c
259. Choice Mixed— Saved only from the most beau-
tiful named flowers, 10c
260. Fine Mixed 5c
TIXCA, (Madagascai- PeriiFlntle).
261. Fiae Mixed 40c
VIOEET, (Tiola Odorata).
Hardj' Perennials.
262. Odorata — Sweet Violet, blue, 10c
263. The Czar — Light Violet, very fragrant 10c
TIRGIXIAX STOCK, (Cheirantlins Maritinms.)
Hardv Annuals.
264. Red and White, . . . '. 5c
TISCARIA, Rose of Heaven.
Annual.
265. Finest Mixed, 5c
WAEEFEOWER.
Half-hardy Perennials.
266. Single Mixed— All colors, g-c
267. Double Mixed— All colors, 10c
WHITE AVI A.
Hard3- Annual.
268. Mixed Varieties, 5c
XERA>THEME3I.
Hard}- Annual.
269. Double Sorts— Finest mixed 5c
ZIXXIA.
Hardy Annuals.
270. Double Purple, 5c
271. Double Scarlet, 5c
272. Double White 5c
273. Double Mixed, 60 cts. oz.; 5c
274. Dwarf Double Mixed lOc
"WIED GARDEX," FEOWER SEEDS.
275. All lovers of flowers who are fond of novelties in the waj- of flower gardens, and cannot give much tim.e in the way of cultivation, will find this mixture the desirable thing if sown en masse, as it will produce a continuous bloom of flowers of ever}- hue, and you will have a mass of floriferous splendor that will last all summerr this mixture is composed of the most free and showy annuals, suitable for a wild garden of flowers, . . 25c oz.; 15c }i oz.; 5c
SPECIAL NOTICE. We include a packet of Wild Garden Flower Seed
with everj- order of Flower or Vegetable Seed in packets for 25 cts. or over.
H:ea,ciQL\ia,rters f<Dr StOGk. a,nci r^ouLltry S-ULp)p>lies.
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Summer Flowering Bulbs and Roots.
The summer flowering bulbs and roots are inexpensive, very easily grown, require scarcely any care and produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all summer and autumn flowers. Before hard frost the bulbs must be taken up and stored away in some place secxire from frost until spring.
At the prices quoted on single bulbs or by the dozen, we send either by express or mail prepaid, by the 100 or 1000 at purchaser's expense. No less than 6 will be sent at the dozen, nor less than 50 at the 100 rate.
Formosissima
AMARYLLIS.
Velvety crimson, a desirable
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50 |
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40 |
Treatea— White, fairy lily of the south
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS.
The tuberous rooted Begonias are among the handsom- est of our summer flowering bulbs They are not grown to the extent they should be. They bloom continuously throughout the summer, till frost cuts them down.
Each Doz. 100
SingiB— Scarlet, orange, crimson, pink,
white, yellow 12c $1.25 $8.00
Single— All colors mixed 10c 1.00 7.ti0
Double— All colors mixed 20c 2.00 15.00
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
One of the most striking of the ornamental foliage plants, either for pot or lawn planting. It will grow in any good garden soil ; it is of easy culture ; a full sized plant being 4 to 5 feet in height, with immense leaves.
Each Doz.
Small size ICc $1.00
Second size loc 1.50
Large size 25c 2.50
Extra Large 35c 3.50
Monsters 50c 5.00
CALADIUM FANCY LEAVED.
Each Doz.
Choice Varieties 20c |2.0o
CANNAS. (Indian Shot.)
Few plants are more ornamental than the Canna, with its large, broad, massive foliage, growing from 3 to 6 feet high, and producing flowers which rival Gladiolus in point of beauty. Very ornamental and unsurpassed for massing.
Named Varieties Cannas.
(DORMANT BOOTS.)
Chas. Henderson — Bright crimson, green foliage
Burbank — Rich canary, yellow orchid like flowers
Florence Vaughan — Yellow, spotted with crimson
Madam Crozy— Bright scarlet, bordered with
Italia — Golden yellow, marked with scarlet . Austria — Very large, yellow, strong, green foliage
Mixed Dwarf Cannas
Mixed Tall Cannas
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DAHLIAS
The Dahlia is one of the showiest of our autumn
flowers. Commencing to flower in August they are in a
perfect blaze of bloom until stopped by frost in late autumn.
They delight in a deep, rich soil; should be planted 3j4
to 4 feet apart, and be tied to heavy stakes to prevent strong
winds from breaking them down.
° Each Doz.
Double — Finest varieties in distinct colors . . 15c $1.50
Fine Mixed Varieties 10c 1.00
Cactus Dahlias— Very fine 15c 1.50
GLADIOLUS.
The Gladiolus is of the earliest culture in any good garden soil, and may be planted from April to the middle of June. Set the bulbs four inches deep, and eight or ten inches apart.
Scarlet, mixed shades
Pink, "
White, "
Yellow, "
Extra Choice, "
Fine Mixed, " ......
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40c |
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s.ro |
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LILIES.
Auratum (Golden Rayed Lily of Japan)—
Large size bulbs
Medium size bulbs
Speciosum Roseum — White rose-spotted Speciosum Rubrum— Large bulbs 15c
TUBEROSES.
The bulbs may be planted from February to June for a succession of flowers, and plant in the open ground about the end of IMay. Our Tube- roses are about certain to bloom, being carefully grown and selected.
Each
. 3c . 3c
Double- Large size . Medium size
Dwarf Pearl- Large size .... 3c Medium size, good flowering, 3c
Excelsior Pearl Dwarf- Special fine strain of Pearl, large flowers .... 4c
Doz. 100
30c $1.50 25c 1.25
30c 1.50 25c 1.25
35c 1.75
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ri^BS by the 100 or 1000 sent by Express or Freight, pnrchasers to pay charges. Write for Special Prices by the 1000.
Imported Dutch Flowering Bulbs.
For fall planting, ready September 1st. Catalogue ready in August, mailed free.
We m one of the Largest Heeleaners of Seeds in the 0. S. Oar facilities unsuFpassed.
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STOCK AND POULTRY SUPPLIES.
Mixed Grain and Seed For Poultry.
Have prepared a mixture of about ten different sorts, among these are buckwheat, Hungarian, millet, wheat, cracked corn, oyster shell, etc. Best food ia the market. While present stock lasts, price only 50 cts. bu.
International Poultry Food.
Absolutely pure and highly concentrated. One small feed of this has more medical effect than a very large one of many others. Each box contains about 100 feeds. 25c box.
International Stock Food.
Cures and prevents disease in horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc. Insures health and rapid growth for all young stock. A peculiar combination of medicinal ingredients makes this a superior and safe food for stock, 25 cts. and 50 cts. box.
Haven's Climax Condition Powder.
For horses, cattle, swine or poultry. Will prevent and cure gapes and poultry cholera. Liberal package, 25 cts. ; by mail, 40 cts.
Ground Oyster Shells.
15 cts. 5 lbs.; 25 cts. 10 lbs.; $1.00 100 lbs.; $1.75 200 lbs.
Pure Ground Bone.
For poultry and cattle. 5 cts. lb.; $3.00 100 lbs.
Sunflower Seed.
Good egg producer. 5 cts. lb.; $4.00 100 lbs.
Pigeon Peas.
For feeding pigeons. 40 cts. peck; $1.20 bu.
Rock Salt.
For horses and cattle. 2 cts. lb.; $1.25 100 lbs.
Drinking Fountain for Poultry.
Can be filled easily. Water always clean. Chickens can not get drovmed in it. 25 cts. ^ gallon; 35 cts. 1 gallon.
^askyouhIorTHEM
Sassafras or Medicated Nest Eggs.
For setting and laying h°ns. 5 cts. each; 41 cts. doz.; 3 cts. each or 25 cts. doz. extra by mail.
Cotton Seed Meal.
The most economical article for feeding Stock now known. Directions for feeding — Milch cows and fattening cattle, mix with other feed, beginning for each animal with one pint at a feed, increasing gradually for a week or ten days, to two quarts at each feed. Fattening hogs one quart. Horses one-half pint every other day. Sheep one-half pint. Price subject to change. $1.35 100 lb. bag.; 5 bag lots, $1.25 per bag. $24.00 ton. Cotton vSeed Hulls, in bags, $8.00 ton.
Linseed or Oil Cake Meal. (pr?less.)
It is a great flesh former, milk and butter producer, and on fair test will prove to be an economical cattle food. Prices subject to change. |1.45 100 lb. bag.; $27.50 ton.
Full directions on all packages.
INSECTICIDES.
Descriptive circular on application.
Hammond's Grape Dust.
It is a preparation to kill the destructive mildew that strikes the grape vine, affecting leaves, fruit and stems in unfavorable seasons, also for like use upon any other plant or trees affected with mold, mildew or rust mites. 10c lb.; 35c 5 lbs.; 60c 10 lbs.; $5.00 100 lbs. By mail, 25c lb.
Slug Shot.
Kills caterpillars, currant, gooseberry and cabbage worms, potato, melon, cu- cumber and squash bugs, rose slugs, rose lice. 10c 1 lb. pkge.; 30c 5 lb. pkge.; 50c 10 lb. pkge. Put up in barrels of 235 lbs., in bulk 4c lb. By jiAEK. mail, 15c lb. extra.
Hellebore. (white powdered.)
For destroying rose slugs, currant worms, etc. 10 cts. X lb.; 20 cts. }4 lb.; 30 cts. lb. By mail, 15 cts. lb. extra.
Flour of Tobacco and Sulphur.
will prevent and cure mildew on grape vines and rose bus ii s Will destroy the grt-en and black fly, grubs, cut- w r;;iM. Ixe, mealy bug and the red spider. ]\Iay be applied in pi'wuer or liquid form. If put on in powder, the foliage sbriuld be wet ; U in liquid, the foliage should be dry. 15c lb ; 2nc 2 lbs.; 50c 5 lbs. By mail, 15c lb. extra.
Fir Tree Oil.
Soluble insecticide effectually destroying all kinds of pests to which plants are subject. Equally effective on animals, and is harmless to the skin and hands when used as a wash. Full directions with each bottle. 40c }4 pt.; 75c pt.; $1.25 qt. Liquid insecticides can not be sent by maiL
lbs.
Flour of Sulphur.
For the prevention of mildew. 10 cts. 1 lb.; 70 cts. 10 By mail, 25 cts. lb.
Tobacco Stems.
Used for fumigating plants to kill insects. 10 cts. lb.; 50 cts. 10 lbs.; $1.00 bbl.; $3.00 bale about 250 lbs. By mail, 15 cts. lb. extra.
Persian Insect Powder. (Solium.™)
For destroying roaches, ants, fleas and other insects. 15 cts. X lb.; 55 cts. lb. By mail, 15 cts. lb. extra.
Whale Oil Soap.
Makes an elegant wash for trees and plants, kills insects and eggs on the bark. 15c 1 lb. (by mail, 30c) ; 60c 5 lbs.
Paris Green.
Warranted pure. 10 cts. X lb.; 15 cts. J4 lb.; 25 cts. lb.
Special prices on large quantity.
Make your home cheerful and comfortable by planting a few of our beautiful flowering bulbs.
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SEED ^ SO WEPLS ^ J^ISTHD ^ SXJKTIDPtlES.
"New Idea" Broadcast Seed Sower.
The Lightest Running CRANK SEEDER Ever Offered for the Money
For Sowing: Wheat, Oats, Rye, Rice, Flax, Grass Seed, CloTer Seed, etc., in fact any kind of seed broadcast. JTo careful, economical farmer will continue to sow his seed by hand (the old style) when he can get one of these machines at our reiluced prices. They will save their cost almost daily in saving? of seed, to say nothing about saving of time and more even distribution, which will have a great effect on the erop. They will sow from 4 to 6 acrts per hour at a common walking gait.
Price, $1.50
CLIPPER SEED AND GRAIN MILLS.
The "New Idea" is indestructible. All iron and steel, except 2 handle tips and the bag. With solid one-piece frame there is no chance for bind- ing or giving away of parts. Only 1 cog wheel, 4 inches in diameter, ■working in a worm shaft that gives the nearest approach to a ball-bearing movement possible to construct. In the old style geared seeders there are 4 noisy cog wheels to make friction and wear out. The lower and princi- pal bearing runs on a point. This machine runs so easily and smoothly that the weight of the handle will run the machine. Equipped with agitator and accurate seed gauge. The "New Idea" is new and novel throughout and such a machine as any up-to-date farmer will be proud of.
"PERFECTION" SEED SOWER.
This is a geared machine and works with a crank which seems to be the favorite; is strongly built of the best material. It sows seeds and grain perfectly even and in any desired amount. It will with proper care last a life time. Only needs a trial to prove its value. Price, $1.25.
Improved Switzerland Seed Sower.
Will sow at least three times as fast as by hand and with more ease, being very light, weighing less than one pound. The method of operation consists in a succession of semi- circular swings from right to left and vice versa. It will sow timoihy 18 ft. wide, clover 30 ft. wide. The best sower in the world for the money. Price, $1.00 ; 6 for $5.00.
CAHOON SEED SOWER.
The difficulty in sowing is entirely overcome by the use of the Cahoon Broadcast Seed Sower which can be handled with ease by an entirely inexperienced person and will sow much more evenly than can be sown by hand. Price, $3.50.
These mills are especiallj' adapted for cleaning grain, clover and timothy seed. J(o. 1, for jrrniii aiid'clOTer, S-0.00 Descriptive circulars and prices for larger sizes, for either hand or power, sent on application.
Reddick Mole Trap.
All the old
traps boiled down to a better one at one-third the old price
No mole can pass under it and live.
PRICE, $1.00.
LIGHTNING BAG HOLDER.
The best bag holder ever offered for the money. No farmer or grain dealer can afford to be without one.
Made of heavy wire and adjustable to either Burlap or Seamless bag.
We use several of them in our warehouse and they gfive good satisfaction.
...PRICE...
25 cents each.
$2.50 dozen.
Come and see oa? establishment and be eonvineed that me are ** fiesidqusiPtePs foP Seed."
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J. OHAS. McCULLOUGH, Seedsman,
-A-tom.isers, Bello"ws, Sprayers, Eto
Lenox Knapsack Sprayer-
22 QUARTS. For Garden, Field. Grape and Small Fruit Culture.
One man does the work of twelve and need not Stoop down. Spray as fast as you walk. No waste whatever. Spray stops by releasing the pres- sure of the thumb. No machinery- to get out of order Simple as your milk can. Has an agitator on the left side to stir the liquid. Costs less than all others- Never rusts. Never out of order Adjustable to man or hoy. To spray trees and vines turn nozzle up. We recommend it to be the best and cheapest on the market. Price. S3. 00 each.
Extra Tnbe. Rubber bulb and rose to work with both hands. SI. 50.
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All parts of this pump ?re proof against the effects of spraying fluid. The bottom is brass, with brass strainer. It can be used for a thousand differ- ' ent purposes about the house, such as sprinkling flowers, gardens, or lawns, washing windows, walks, buggies, etc , and spraying trees or shrubbery of any kind. It will throw a steady stream 40 or co feet with ease, and is provided with a sufficient amount of air chamber, both above and below the water, to continue throwing a stream from the nozzle one-fourth minute after ceasing to operate. Ever\- family in the cities \^ho do not have the advantage of waterworks, will find it a profitable investment, while no doubt is le't in the minds of those people who have trees. shrubber\', etc , to take care of. that The Novelty exactly meets their desires. Price $3 00 each
INSECT POWDER BELLOWS.
The best made for Slug Shot, Hellebore, Insect Powder, etc. 50c., 75c, , $1.'X) and $1.25 each.
ACME ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER.
For Spraying Paris Green and Other i nsectcides on Potato Vines, Shrubs, Small Trees, Tobacco House Plants,
Live Stock and Poultry.
A great labor saver on tne farm and in every garden, bam greenhouse, orchard and hennery. It will apply the Finest Possible Spray on any ob- ject desired and exterminate any kind of insect life. Weighs only one pound ; Can holds one and one half pints and -will cover 750 hills of pota- toes, and Kills the Old Bugs. Well and simply made, combined into the strongest possible shape, it cannot come apart, and easily cleans itself when turned upside down. Was thoroughly tested last season and gave univer- sal satisfaction. Indispensable on every farm.
rices. Heavy Tin 50c each. Heavy Tin with Galvanized Iron Reservoir 65c each. AH Brass $1.00 each.
PERFECTION DOUBLE ATOMIZER.
Two large sprays, fine as fog, widely distributed, are produced at one blast. Without dripping it will apply anj' liquid insecticide or disinfectant to any tree, shrub, plant or animal and exterminate any insect pest. Not a drop of solution is wasted, all is pro- duced as spray. Anj' boy can kill evers* bug in a field of potatoes and haul the water himself. Prices. Heavy Tin with Galvanized Iron Reservoir, 75 cts. each. All Brass, $1.25 each.
Pof Jer Gnns.
Jumbo Powder Gun, 20c each
Cyclone " " 15c "
Star " " 5c "
Enier Plant SiinuMers.
For sprinkling cut flowers, seedlings, clothes, etc.
Small Size, .... $ 50 Large Size. .... I 00
Postage 10c each extra.
Rubber Putty Bulb.
Excellent for glazing, a pres- sure with the hand ejects the putty along the sash bars makes tight and neat joint, does not daub the glass nor stick to the hands.
$1.00 each. (By mail, $1.10)
For list of Insecticides see page 24.
"W^lren to Sp>ra,y anci Wlaat to iise." See Fage SS.
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"Pla-net Jr." Fa-rm. anca. OarcierL Tools.
Space will not permit oui* showing and describing all of the " Planet Jr." tools, but we will send a fully illustrated catalogue free for the asking to any who desire it. " P anet Jr." goods are standard machines; the best, and you can rely on getting bottom prices from us on any of the " Planet Jr." goods . ^^^.^^ ^
-PLANET JR." No. 4
Combined Hill Dropping Seeder and Single
Wheel Hoe.
« PLANET JR
SEEDER For Rows and Hills
"Planet Jr." No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill.
A seeder that does not drrp in hills is fast becoming a thing of the past. Why? Because all crops that are to be grown from seed and thinned to a regular stand, shoiild be planted in hills at just the dist- tance apart the plants are desired, for^n drilling, unless the seed is sown unnecessarily' thick, there will not always be a plant at the proper spot, aud the crop is therefore irregular. This machine not only sows in a continuous row, but also drops in hills, 4, 0. S. 12, and 2i inches apart. We can heartilj' recommend it. Price $11.00.
"PLANET JR." No. 17
Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator
and Plow.
This Single Wheel Hoe has an 11 inch wheel with broad face, and a conveniently arranged and very valuable set of tools. It is very light, strong aud easy' running. Has adjustable handles and frame, and is the most perfect Wheel Hoe for market gardeners and private places. Frame changes in height; and the wheel to the other side of the frame, to allow of hoeing both sides of the row at one passage. l*rice S4.75.
''PLANET Jr." No. 8
HORSE HOE AND CULTIVATOR.
Probably no other cultivating machine is so widely known as the "Planet Jr." No. 8 Horse Hoe and Cultivator. It is so stronglv built as to stand incredible strain, yet it is light and easily handled. Every part of the tool is perfected to make it valuable to the intelligent farmer, who knows the best is always the cheapest. Price Xo. 8 Horse Hoe. $10.00 : No. 7 Horse Hoe, §9.25 ; Xo. 9 Horse Hoe, §8.50 ; No. 4 Horsi- Hoe, §7.25.
This is exactly the same .style of seeder a."- the No. 3 "Planet Jr." Hill Dropper. It is smaller in "capacity, though still of good size, hold- ing two quarts. It drops in hills the same as the No 3. and in drills any thickness, handling the smallest paper of seeds perfectly. It is simple, durable and very light running. Thrown out of gear instantly and the flow of seed cutoff, by simply raising the handles. The drill is detached and the tool frame substituted bj"^ removing but one bolt- It then becomes one of the most admirable Single Wheel Hoes of the "Planet jr." family. Price §12.00. As a Drill, only §8.50.
*'PLANET JR.'' No. 12
Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator
and Plow.
This tool combines in itself the good points of its prede- cessors, with valuable new ideas.
It has 11 inch whee Is, which can be set at four dif- X, f e r e n t d i s t an- ces apart
the frame is malleable, with ample room for tool adjustment, and can be set at three differetit heights. The handles are adjustable, and the arch is of stiff steel, unusually high. The design of the frame is new, allowing the changes of the tools to be made without removal of the nuts from the standards. The machine has a large equipment, four pairs of tools in all, and the amount of work possible with this machine is almost incredible, covering the large range of wheel hoe work both in the garden and on the farm, and has our unqualified endorsement. Price, Complete, §7.25.
« PLANET JR.*' Harrow and Cultivator
Thistool has rapidly grown into favor with farmers, market garden- ers and strawberry' growers. It has a high fiame, and the chisel shaped teeth cut an inch wide. each. Hand levers regulate width and depth while in motion, and the pulverizer prepares the ground capitally for the Seed Drill or for plant setting, and controls the depth of the rear teeth. Itcon- tractstol2 inches andexpandsto 32 inches. Cultivates without throwing earth upon the plants, and the smooth, round throated teeth turn straw- berrv runners without injurine them. Price plain, §6.50 ; with wheel, §8.25: complete, §10.00.
For a Splendid Collection of Pansies or Sweet Peas try J. Chas. McCu Hough's Mixtures.
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J. CHAS. McOULLOUGH, Seedsman,
LAWN SUPPLIE
EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO HAKE A PERFECT LAWN.
STYLE "M"
Genuine Philadelphia Lawn Mower.
We warrant them to run easy and to be as durable and to be capable of Cutting as High Grass as any Lawn Mower made.
SPECIAL XET PRICES. 14 iiicli S.5 25
16 " 6 00
18 " 6 75
20 " 7 50
STYLE "C"
Genuine Philadelphia Lawn Mower.
Four blades, 8}4 inch wheel, 5^ inch cylinder, single pinion. Geared on both sides. Thousands are in use, giv- ing perfect satisfaction.
14 iiicli 16 iiieh 18 incb
$5.25 $6 OO $6 75
Drexel Lawn Mower.
This is the Best Lower Grade Mower made. Constructed upon mechanical principles. Has solid boxes, adjustable with set screw, to take up wear of journals.
14 incli 16 inch
$3 OO $3.50
The " Chief " Horse Lawn Mower.
Can be
Operated
Readily
by
Hand.
30 IJfCH CUT. 10 INCH TRACTION WHEEES.
This Mower is used in our principal Parks and Ceme- teries. The draft with the horse is the same as when operated with handle. Positively no tipping up with rear of the Mower.
PRICE, Complete, .... $|8.00
We can also supply the Philadelphia and Excelsior Horse Lawn Mowers Prices on application.
We also have a Job Lor of NEW but old style Lawn Mowers in <;ood condition, that we offer as long as present stock lasts at $2.50 each.
Lawn Eakes Lawn &,Scarifying Rj
jz/a/
COLDWELL'S PATENT.
Scarifying, the best made $0 50
Gem Wire
Woooen, 20 teeth, strong and light
Scythes, Bush or Weed
Scythes, Crown Jewel, cast steel
Scythe Stones, flat
Scythe Snaths, the best
Grass Hooks English 50c American
Hand Grass Shears,
45 30 75 75 05 75 25 50
Superior Lawn Mower Oil.
This is a handy can holding half a pint, filled with fine oil manufactured expressly for Lawn Mowers, Bicycles, etc., 20c per can.
Lawn Roller.
In two sections, the best. Weight about 250 pounds. Special price $12 00
Roller, Two Horse.
Two sections, 8 feet long. Weight can be increased by loading. Price $23.00
Grass Catcher.
Fits any Lawn Mower. Gathers all the grass. Leaves the Lawn smooth and velvety. It can be adjusted to any machine in a moment. The Catcher is made of heavy Duck. In ordering give the size of mower on which you intend to use the catcher. 75c each.
EMERALD OR CITY PARK LAWN GRASS SEED.
In this mixture use only the very best recleaned seed, and can guarantee that for purity and germination, it is equal to any variety sold under any name. Our customers can rely, in buying'Emerald Lawn Grass Seed, on its being the very purest seed obtainable and entirely free from weeds or foreign seed. For a new lawn sow 4 to s bushels to the acre. For renovating , sow i to 2, bushels to the acre. 15 cts. Yz l-b.; 25 cts. lb.; 2 lbs. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $1 00; 16 lbs. (1 bu.) $3.00; (5c per ^ lb. and 10c per lb. extra if sent by mail).
Lawn Fertilizer or Dressing-.
To produce a rich, luxurant, and lasting growth of beautiful dark-green grass, use Lawn Dressing, It is quick in action, its effect being seen immediately after the first rain. The dressing should be applied in winter or spring, and sown broadcast on a damp day, or just before a rain. 6 lbs. 25c.; 30 lbs. $1.00; 50 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $2.50.
OVER THIRTY YEARS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN SEEDS.
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Horticultural Tools and Sundries.
Bag Holders, Mosher's best on market
Bee Smokers, Small
" Standard
" " Extra Standard
Large
Cane Stakes, 5 to 7 feet long, useful for plant stakes, per 100 60 cts.; per 500 $2.50.
Cane Stakes large, for staking beans, etc., per dozen
15 cts.; per 100 $1.00.
Blue firass Stripper, is well made and nicely painted,
a man can strip 20 bushels of seed per day with
it, weighs 4 pounds
Dibbles for transplanting plants • • • . .
drafting Wax, X lb. 10 cts.; >^ lb. 15 cts.; 1 lb. 25 cts.
Hoes, Standard Socket Garden
" Ladies Light Garden
" Onion, with two prongs
" Acme, best for weeding
Hyacinth Glasses, Single, assorted colors
" Double, " "
Knives, Pruning 50 cts. to
" Budding 50 cts. to
Labels, For Pots 3 inch per 100 10 cts.; per 1000 60 cts.
" " " 4 " " . 15 cts.; " 65 cts.
" 5 " " 15 cts.; " 75 cts. Mole Traps, isbell
" Reddick . .
Plant Bed Cloth Medium per yard 10 cents.
" " " Heavy " " 12 cents.
" " " In full piece lots of about 50 yards,
1 cent per yard less.
Pruning Shears, Hand 50 cts. to
Pruning Saws, Double Edge, 16 inch
" 18 inch
Potato Hooks, 4 tine
Putty Bulbs, Used for setting glass with liquid putty
Raffea, For tying plants, per lb. 30c.
Rakes, Steel Garden, 8 tooth
" i< (I j^g It
'< <( II 22 "
'« « << ((
" Lawn Scarifying
" Wooden, 20 tooth
Scylbes, American
Weed or bush
Scythe Snaths,
Scythe Stones, Flat, 5c.; Round
Scoops, Hercules, one-half bushel
Champion, 10 in. 75c.; 12 in. |1.00; 14 in. . . Seed Tryers, Steel-pointed pocket, nickel-plated,
with cap
Seed Tryers, Large. For sampling Orchard Grass,
Blue Grass, CoflFee, etc
each.
$4.00
50 75 1.00 1.25
1.50
35
40 30 30 50 15 25 1.50 1 00
1.00 1.00
1.00 60 75 40
1.00
30 40 45 50 50 30 75 75 65 10 2.00 1.25
1.00
1.50
each.
Sprinklers, Scollay's Standard Rubber fi.QO
Small Size 50
Shears, Hand Grass or Border 50
Shovels, Ames' Square point 1.10
Hadwin, " " 75
Boys, " " 40
Spades, Ames' Steel Polished i.20
Hadwin, " " 75
Boys, " " 40
Thistle or Dock Cutters, 50
Trowels, Garden, English, 50c to 60
" " American 10c to 15
CLEVES AXGL,E TROWEI..
A NEW HANDY DIGGER.
This Trowel is one solid piece of steel, shank and blade, 5 inch, 15c; (by mail, 2rc)
HAZEETIXE'S HAND
TV'EEDER
For weeding Onions, Strawberries, etc.
25 cts. (by mail 30 cts.
EXCEIiSIOR HAXD WEEDER.
Excellent for use in flower gar- dens, price . . 15
(by mail 25c.)
STANDARD FEOWER POTS AXD SAUCERS.
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1.25 |
5 " |
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.25 |
1.75 |
6 " |
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8 " |
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6.00 |
9 " |
10 |
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10 |
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12.00 |
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15 |
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UXIOX CTPRESS FEOWER TUBS.
An excellent new tub, cheap, neat and durable. Made from
1 inch cypress, with iron handles and feet, 3 iron hoops and
2 coats of green paint.
No. 1—IS}4 inch diameter, 11^ inches high, 60 els. each.
No. 2— 14J^ inch diameter, J 4 inches high, 90 cts. each.
No. 3 — 16 inch diameter, 15 inches high, $1.20 each.
The new Planet, Jr., Hill Dropping Drill is the Most Complete Machine in its lice
ever offered.
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J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, Seedsman,
NORTHERN GROWN SEED POTATOES.
In this line we are certainly headquarters for this sec- tion. We probably do not list as many varieties as some firms, but it is because so many are really not suited to our soil. What we do list are known to be of sterling quality and either New York or Michigan grown. (See page 12 for full list.)
Southern Cow or Stock Peas.
As a fertilizer, the demand for Cow or Stock Peas has increased considerably and we recommend them as being one of the best and cheapest articles you can procure. (See page 12.)
Whippoorwill, Black Eye, Brown Eye, Clay and Wonderful.
Per bu. $1.50 ; 10 bu. lots |1.40 per bu. Subject to change.
Dwarf Essex Rape for Sheep.
Dwarf Essex Rape is now established as one of the best forage plants for fattening sheep in the fall, the fat giving properties being almost twice that of clover hay. Sow twelve pounds per acre broadcast or five pounds in drills fifteen inches apart.
Price post paid 20c. per lb.; by freight or express at the expense of purchaser, 10c. per lb.; 25 lbs. for $2.00; 100 lbs. $7.50.
A Good Lawn Mower.
Yes, we have them, and at a reasonable price. There are cheaper lawn mowers on the market than those we offer, but none near as good at the price. A cheap mower is one thing, and a good one another. Ours are good, and with a little care will last a life time. If your old mower is dull or out of repair, we can fix it for you, or exchange for a new mower at the difference in value.
BOOKS. Sent Post Paid on Receipt of Price.
How the Farm Pays— (Henderson & Crozier) |2 50
Gardening for Pleasure— Henderson) 2 00
Gardening for Profit— (Henderson) 2 00
Handbook of Plants — New edition, (Henderson) . . . 4 00
Mushroom Culture— (Falconer) 1 50
" " Paper 10
Onions — How to raise them profitably, 30
Practical Floriculture— (Henderson) 1 50
New American Poultry Book— Paper, 25
Bee Keepers — Handy Book, (Alley) 1 00
Bee Culture— (Thos. G. Newman) 40
999 Queries with Answers— (Landreth) 75
GRASS SEEDS, CLOVER, ETC.
In our cleaning department we are continually adding some improved cleaner, and are always right up to the times. This is our great specialty, and we are confident that no firm excells us in this department. If you want Clean Seeds, give us your order and we will always try to give you satisfaction.
We are large cash buyers of high grade Grass and Field Seeds and Fancy Seed Grain, if you have any to sell, mail us sample and state quantity you can offer.
Emerald or City Park Lawn Grass Seed.
Is composed exclusively of the very best varieties of grass, such as long experience has shown to be best adapted to produce a thick, heavy, carpet-like lawn. In this mixture use onh' the very best recleaned seed, and can guarantee that for purity and germination, it is equal to any variety sold under any name. One of the greatest troubles in obtaining a good lawn is to get it free from weeds. These, while not always in the seeds, but quite often in the ground or come from the use of stable manure, are, nevertheless, always objectionable. Our customers can rely, in buying Our Emerald Lawn Grass Seed, on it being the very purest seed obtainable and entirely free from weeds or foreign seed. For a new lawn sow 4 to 5 bushels to the acre. For renovating sow 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. 15 cts. }z lb.; 25 cts. ""b.; 50 cts. 2 lbs.; $1.00 5 lbs.; $3.00 16 lbs. (1 bushel). (5 cts. per % lb. and 10 cts. per lb. extra if sent by mail.)
The Wonderful Five-eared Field Corn.
CORNUCOPIA White Dent. Tnis corn normally bears five good ears to the stalk. Takes a severe drouth to lessen the number. Has yielded 75 to 150 bushels per acre. Large, sappy stalk, 10 to 12 feet tall. Matures in about 110 days. It is the strongest grower ever seen, and is a "\,\Tiite Dent, not a Flint Corn. It will certainly pay you to try this grand com. We are headquarters for same. Stock limited, so would advise you to order early. Prices as follows: 15 cts. per qt.; 40 cts. per gal.; 70 cts. per pk.; $2.25 per bu. (15 cts. per quart extra by mail).
Mixed Grain and Seed for Poultry.
We have prepared a mixture of about ten different sorts, among these are Buckwheat, Hungarian Millet, Wheat, Cracked Corn, Oyster Shell, etc. Best food in the market. Will make your hens lay. The variety does the work. W^hile present stock lasts, price per bushel, only 50 cts.
Write for special prices on large quantities
First-class Seeds, of equal quality, cannot be bought anywhere for less money, while, from thousands of trials made every year, we know that J. C, McC'S SEEDS are the BEST tbat grow!
RetafrS;^ Seconds, Walnut. WarehoussS, Cleaning Department '^rn'r Vine & Water Sts., Cin'ti. 3i
Quantity of Seed requisite to produce a given number of plants and sow an acre.
Quantity per acre Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants .... 6 oz.
Asparagus, 1 oz. to 500 plants 1 lb.
Asparagus Roots 1000 to VJoO
Barlej- 2 bu.
Beans, dwarf, 1 pint to 100 ft. of drill . 1 ' Beans, pole, 1 pint to 100 hills . . . . i-^ " Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 7 Beet, :Mangel, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . 5
Brocoli, 1 oz. to 3000 plants 3
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 3000 plants . 3
Buckwheat 1
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 3000 plants 3
Carrot, oz. tolOO ft. of dri 1 .... 4 Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 3000 plants .... 3
Celery, 1 oz. to 5000 plants 4
Chicory 4
Clover, Al-sike and White Dutch ... 6 "
Clover, I,ucerue 15 to 25 "
Clover, Crimson 10 to 15
Clover, Large Red and Medium . 10 to 15 Com, Pop [shelled] 2 qts.
lbs.
bu. oz. lbs.
oz. tl
lbs.
Quantity per acre Com, Sweet, i^' pint to IW hills . ... 8 qts.
Cress, ^ oz. to 100 ft. of drill 12 lbs.
Cucumber, 1 oz. to IW hills .... 1 to 2 '• Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 2000 plants .... 4 oz. Endive, 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill .... 5 lbs.
Flax ItoVA bu.
Grass, Blue, Kentucky 114 to 3 "
Grass, Blue, English IJ^ to 2 "
Grass, Hungarian and Millet 1
Grass, IMixed Lawn 3 to (i "
Grass, Red Top, Fancy Clean . . 8 to 10 lbs.
Grass, Timothy % bu.
Grass. Orchard, Perennial Rye, Red
Top and Wood Meadow 2 "
Hemp 1^ "
Horse Radish Roots .... 10,000 to 15,000
Kale, 1 oz. to 2000 plants }4 lb.
Kohl Rabi, oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 4 lbs.
Leek, Yi oz. to 100 ft. of drill 4 "
Lettuce, K oz. to 100 ft. of drill .... 3 " Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 60 hills . . . 2 to 3 '
Quantity per acre
:sielon. Water, 4 oz. to 100 hills . . 3 to 4 lbs.
Xa.sturtium, 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 15 '■
Okra, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill ... 8 " Onion Seed, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . 4 to 5
Onion Seed, for Sets 40 to 80 "
Onion Sets, 1 quart to 40 ft. of drill . . 8 bu.
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill .... 5 lbs.
Parsley, 1 oz. to 1-50 ft", of drill .... 3 "
Peas, garden, 1 pt. to 80 ft. of drill, 2 to 3 bu.
Peas, field 2 "
I'epper, 1 oz. to 1-500 plants 3 oz.
Pumpkin, quart to 100 hills . . 3 to 4 lbs.
Radish, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . 8 to 10 "
Rye 1}^ bu.
Salsify, 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill .... 7 Spinach, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill . . . . 10
Summer Savory ^
Sunflower 8
Squash. 4 oz. to 100 hills 4
Tomato, 1 oz. to 4500 plants 1
Tobacco. 1 oz. to -5000 plants 2
Tumip. 1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill . . . 1 to 2
lbs.
lbs.
Number of Plants or Trees to The Acre at Given Distances.
Dis. apart.
12 X 12 X 12 X 16 X ISx 18 X 18 X 18 X 20 X 20 X 24 X 24 X 24s 30 X 30 X 30 X
1 In.
3 " 12 " 1 " 1 " 3 " 12 " 18 " 1 " 20 " 1 " 18 " 24 " 1 " 6 " 12 "
Xo. plants. . . .-522,720 240
560 040 480 160 040 360 635 681 360 .520 890 088 848 424
174 43
-392 348 116 29 19 313 15 261 15 10, 209, 34, 17,
Dis. apart. 30 X 16 In.
30 x 20 "
30 x 24 "
30 x 30 "
36x 3 '•
36x12 "
36 X 18 "
36 X 24 "
36 X 36 "
42x12 "
42x 24 "
42 X 36 "
48x12 "
48x18 "
48 x 24 "
48x30 "
No. plants.
. . 13,068
. . . 10.454
. . . 8,712
. . . 6,970
. . . 58,080
. . . 14,520
. . . 9,680
. . . 7,260
. . . 4,840
. . . 12,446
. . . 6,223
. . . 4,148
. . . 10,890
. . . 7,790
. . . 5,445
. . . 4,356
Dis. 48 X
48 X 60 X 60 X 60 X 8 X 8 X 8x 10 X 10 X 10 X 12 X 12 X 12 X 16 X 16 X
apart. No. plants.
36 In 3,630
48 " 2,723
36 " 2,901
48 " 2,178
60 " 1,743
1 Ft 5,445
1,815 680
4,356 726 43.5
3,630 73K 302
2,722 170
"Weiglat or Va^riou-S -A.rtioles.
Per
Apples
dried
Barley
Beans
Buckwheat
Broom Corn
Blue Grass, Kentucky
" " English .
Bran
Canarj- Seed
Clover Seed
Corn, shelled . .
" on ear
Corn INIeal
Charcoal
Cranberries
bush. 48 lbs. 22 ' ' 48 " 60 " -50 •' 46 " 14 " 24 " 20 " 60 " 60 '• 56 '■ 70 " 50 " 22 " 40 "
Per
Dried Peaches . Flax Seed . . . Hemp Seed . . Hungarian . .
Millet
Oats
Onions
Orchard Grass Osage Orange . Peach Pits . . . Peas, smooth .
" wrinkled Perennial Rye Potatoes . . . .
Rape
Rye
bush. 28 lbs.
56 "
44 "
48 "
50 "
32 " -36 " 14 "
33 " 50 " 60 " -56 " 24 " 60 " 50 " 56 "
Per bush.
Red Top 14 lbs.
Salt, coarse 50 "
Sweet Potatoes 56 "
Timothy Seed 45 "
Turnips 58 "
Wheat 60 "
Flour, per bbl. net 196 "
Salt, per bbl 280 "
WEIGHT PER CUKIC FOOT.
Hay, well settled 4^^
Corn, on cob, in bin 22
shelled, " 45
Wheat, in bin 48
Oats, " 25H
Potatoes •• 38%
lbs.
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"WHEnSr TO A.3Sri3 "WIIA.T TO XJSE.
The following brief directions for the spraying of fruits and vegetables have been compiled as the result of several vears' experimenting with different materials, and it is believed they can be followed without injury to the crops and with profit to the owner. It will pay to spray all fruit plants in the spring with copper sulphate solution, and the second and third applications, as given, can generallj- be made with profit. Never spray with arsenites while the trees are in blossom, as the bees will be poisoned; they are necessary to fertilize the Sowers.
Apple i' Canker worm, codling moth, bud moth, scab.)
Bean — (Anthracnose)
Cabbage — ( Worms, aphis.)
Carnation — (Rust and other fungous diseases.)
Cherry- — (Rot, aphis, curculio and slug.j
Currant — ;w o r m s ,
mildew ]
Gooseberry — (Mil- dew, worms'..
Grape — 'Flea-beetle, fungous diseases,,
Jf u r s e r y Stock —
Fungous diseases,) Peach, Apricot —
(I,eafcurl, curculio, mildew and rot.)
Pear — fLeaf blight, scab, psj'Ua and cod- ling moth.)
Plnm— (Black knot, rot and all fungous diseases, curculio.,
Potato — {Beetles, scab, blight.)
Q,nince — ( I^eaf and fruit spot rot.)
Kaspberry.Black- berry — ( Anthrac- nose, rust.)
Rose — Mildew, black spot, red spider, aphis.)
Strawberry — (Rust)
Tobacco — (Worms.; Tomato — ( Rot and
blight, worms.)
Violet — (Blight, red spider.)
Tines — Cucumber and Melon.
I
1st Application | 2u(l Application
Spray before buds start, using copper sul- phate solution.
When blossoms ap- pear, spray with Bor- deaux.
When worms first appear. Slug Shot, ker- osene emulsion, or Paris green.
"When planted out, dip in Bordeaux.
Before buds start, use copper sulphate solution. For aphis, kerosene emulsion.
As soon as worms are seen, Paris green, Slug Shot or Hellebore
As leaves open, Bor- deaux, Paris green. Slug Shot or Hellebore
Before buds burst, copper sulphate solu- tion and Paris green.
When buds burst, Bordeaux.
Before buds swell, copper sulphate solu- tion.
Before buds start, copper sulphate solu- tion.
As buds start, cop- per sulphate solution.' Cut out knot and burn.
For scab, soak seed in corrosive sublimate solution i2 oz. in 16 gallons of water for 90 minutes.)
Before buds start, copper sulphate solu- tion.
Cut out badly dis- eased canes. Spray with copper sulphate solution before growth starts.
Mildew : Keep heat- ing pipes painted with equal parts lime and sulphur mixed with water to a paste.
Just before blossoms open, Bordeaux and Paris green.
Paris green.
When first fruits have set, Bordeaux.
When blight is first seen, weak copper sul- phate. Kerosene emul- sion for insects.
Slug Shot or Tobacco Dust.
After the blossoms have formed, but be- fore they open. Eoi- deaux and Paris green, or Whale Oil Soap.*
10 days later repeat.
If worms or aphides are present, repeat if plants are not head- ing, using emulsion for aphis.
7 to 12 days later, spray plants with Bor- deaux.
When fmit has set. Bordeaux and Paris green.*
If they reappear, re- peat, adding Grape Dust, Bordeaux for mildew. f
In 10 to 14 days re- peat with both.
When first leaves are half grown. Grape Dust, Bordeaux or Paris green.
Repeat at inter\-als
As soon as fruit has set, Bordeaux and Paris green, or Whale Oil Soap.*
Within a week after blossoms fall. Bor- deaux and Paris green or Whale Oil Soap
When fruit has set, Bordeaux and Paris green, or Whale Oil Soap.*
When beetles or their larvse appear, Paris green or Slug Shot.
When fruit has set, Bordeaux and Paris green, or Whale Oil Soap.*
When new canes are 1 foot high, spray with Bordeaux mixture.
Black Spot : Spray plants once a week with weak copper sul- phate-
When fruit has set, Bordeaux.* or weak copper sulphate solu- tion.
Spraj' at inter^^als.
If disease appears, repeat* or use weak copper sulphate solu- tion.
Repeat at intervals of 10 to 20 days, as necessary for blight.
Repeat at intervals.
Srti Application ; 4th Application : 5th Application
Within a week after blossoms have fallen, Bordeaux and Paris green, or Whale Oil Soap.
10 to 14 da5-s later, weak copper sulphate solution.
If aphides persist, or if worms reappear, use kerosene emulsion, if plants are not heading.
Repeat at intervals of a week or 10 da5-s until blossoms open.
10 to 12 days later, if signs of rot appear, repeat.
If worms still trouble, pyrethrum or hellebore.!
10 to 14 days later, sulphide of potassium on English varieties.
As soon as fruit has set, repeat.*
of 10 to 14 daj's.
10 to 12 daj'S later, repeat.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
Repeat whenever necessary.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 14 days later, weak copper sulphate solution.
Red Spider: Fir Tree Oil or kerosene emul- sion to under side of foliage.
As soon as berries are har\-ested, Bor- deaux if to be kept longer, .
If necessary, spray with weak copper sul- phate solution.
Note — Use kerosene emulsion very weak.
10 to 14 days later repeat.
Repeat last, if nec- essary.
After heads farm, use saltpetre for worms; a teaspoonful to a gallon of water, emulsion for aphides.
While in bloom spraj- ever}- week with the dilute copper sul- phate solution.
10 to 12 days later, copper sulphate solu- tion, weak.
10 lo 14 days later, repeat, if necessary'.
10 to 14 daj-s later, Bordeaux mixture, if disease is present.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 16 days later, Bordeaux.
10 to 20 days later, Bordeaux.
When blight of the leaves is accompanied by rot of the tubers, Bordeaux.
10 to 20 days later, Bordeaux.
When crop is gath- ered, remove old canes, thin new ones and spray with Bordeaux mixture.
Aphis : Kerosene emulsion or Fir Tree Oil.
10 to 14 days later, Bordeaux or weak cop- per sulphate.
Repeat, if necessary.
Repeat, if necessary.
If mildew p ersists after crop is gathered. Grape Dust or Bor- deaux.
If necessarj-, very weak copper sulphate solution.
If rot persists, use very weak copper sul- phate solution ever\' 5 to 7 daj'S.
10 to 16 days later, Bordeaxix.t
Weak copper sul- phate solution, as is necessarj-.
Repeat, if necessar>'.
Bordeaux or copper sulphate solution, as is necessary.
Special Notes.
For Black Knot
on cherries and plums, cut out and destroy by burning the diseased parts as soon as dis- covered.
For Borers in
trunk of tree applj' Whale Oil Soap with a brush.
If ReJ Rust ap- pears the entire stools affected should be cut out and burned.
Yo ung Plants
should be spraj-ed with Bordeaux mixture at the time of the first and third applications to bearing plants.
Explanation.— Whenever an asterisk [=■'] is used, it cautions against spraying with poisons while the plants are in blossom: a dagger {f\ in- dicates that there is danger of making an application within 3 weeks of the time the fruit is to be used as food. While the number of applications recommended will be found desirable, in seasons when the fungi are less troublesome a smaller number may often sufi&cc.
iF- o ]Vi: TJ Li uft. S:
BORDEAUX MIXTURE.
Copper sulphate, 4 lbs.; Quick lime. 4
lbs.
Paris green [for leaf eating insects], 4 oz.; Water [one barrel], 40-50 gals. To prevent potato rot, 6 lbs. of copper sul- phate is used instead of 4.
KEROSEXE EMUESIOX.
For sucking insects. Kerosene fcoal oil], 2 gals. ; Rain water, 1 gal. ; Soap Yz lb. To be diluted before use with 9 parts of water.
PARIS GREEX AXD WATER.
For insects which eat foliage. Paris green, 1 lb.; I,ime [fresh], 1 lb.; Water, •200 gals.
ourcg^iebrated Emcfald Of City Park Lawn Grass Seed.
THIS SEED IS EQUAL. OR SUPERIOR TO ANY EAWDT GRASS SEED OFFERED UNDER ANY NAME.
lb. 15 cts. ;
1 lb. 25 cts.; 2 lbs. 50 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.00; 16 lbs. (1 bu.) $3.00.
(5 cts. lb. and 10 cts. per lb. extra if sent by mail.)
(this lawn made first year from our seed.)
Is composed exclusivelj- of the verj- best varieties of grass, such as long experience has shown to be best adapted to produce a thick, heavj-, car- pet-like lawn. In this mixture use only the very best re- cleaned seed, and can guaran- tee that for purity and ger- mination it is equal to anj- variety sold under any name. Oneot the greatest troubles in obtaining a good lawn is to get it free from weeds. These, while not always in the seeds, but quite often in the ground, or come from the use of stable manure, are, nevertheless, al- waj-s objectionable. Our cus- tomers can rely, inbu3-ing Our Emerald Lawn Grass Seed, on its being the ver\- purest seed ob- tainable and entirely free from weeds or foreign seed. For a new lawn sow 4 to h bu. to the acre. For renovating sow 2 to 3 bu. to the acre.
Directions for First get
tbe Eawn. the ground in the de- sired shape and grade, drain it where necessarj', and pul- verize the soil, removing roots, stones, etc., so as to have an even and smooth surface. To secure the best results use our seed liber- ally. 4 to 5 bu. per acre for new lawns being about the right quantitj'. (1 lb. to about 300 square feet.) 1 to 2 bu. for renovating.
I,et the grass get a start of three or four inches before cutting, as the gro^vth is retarded by too early cutting. After this it should be cut w4th a lawn mower evers- 10 days, and rolled whenever the ground is soft enough for the roller to make an impression.
A Ciioofl Enwii Dressing; is a Necessity.
You cannot produce a luxuriant and last- ing growth of grass without a good dressing, and our dress- ing Is the best. It is quick in action, goes directly to the roots, stimulates them to ac- ti\'ity and causes the grass to thicken, a rich growth follows, which remains green and vel- vety all season. The dressing should be put on in winter or early spring, and sown broadcast on a damp day. Do not use stable manure or black soil trom the barn yard, as either is sure to bring up a crop of weeds.
Our Eawii Dressings or Fertilizer
is perfectlj- odorless and while it cannot be seen 5 minutes after being put on, the effect on the grass can be feen all season.
Lawn Fertilizer.
10 lbs. 40 cIs. : 30 Jbs. $1.00 ; oO lbs. $1.50 ; 100 lbs. $-2.50.
residence of J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH.
PERMANENT GRASS SEED we have always on hand all the val- cnp rni F I IMKQ uable natural grasses of Europe and
ruri bULr LiraiVO. America, and we are familiar with the
habits and merits of each. We shall be glad to prescribe for whatever
the requirements of the Links maj' be. for poor land or rich, high and.
dry, or low and wet. Golf EiiiltS^IixtHre — For the grounds in
general, per bushel, $3.00.
PAGE
Alfalfa 1.=)
Ashes, Canada Hardwood ... 16
Asparagus 1
Atomizers .... 26
Bag Holders 25, 29
Bags 31
Beans 2
Bee Smokers 29
Beet 2
Bellows, Powder 26
Blue Grass Stripper 29
Bone Meal 16, 24
Books 30
Broom Corn 13
Bulbs 23
Buckwheat 12
Cabbage 3
Caladium Bulbs 23
Canna Bulbs 23
Carrot 8
Cauliflower 4
Cane Seed IS
Cane Stakes 29
Clovers 15, 16
Corn, Field 12
Corn, Sweet 4
Cotton Seed Meal 24
Cow Peas 12
Cucumber 6
Dahlias 23
Dibbles 29
Fan Mills 25
Farm Seeds 12, 13
Fertilizers 16
Fir Tree Oil ... , 24
Flower Seeds 17 to 22
« PAGE
Flower Pots 29
Flower Tubs 29
F^orce Pumps 26
Garden Seed Drills 2"
Garden Tools 27, 29
Garden Rakes 29
Gladiolus 23
Grafting Wax 29
Grape Dust 24
Grass Catcher 28
Grass Hooks 28, 29
Grass Seeds 14, 15
Grass Shears 28
Guano. Game 16
Guns, Powder 26
Hellebore 24
Herbs 11
Horticultural Tools 29
Hoes 29
Insecticides 24
Jadoo 16
Kainit 16
Knapsack Spra5'er 26
Knives, Budding and Prunitig . 29 Kaffir Corn 13
liabels. Wood 29
Lawn Grass Seed,
8rd page of cover, 28, 30 Lawn Fertilizer,
8rd page of cover, 16, 28
Lawn Mowers 28
Lawn Rollers 28
Lawn Supplies 28
Lettuce 5, 6
PAGE
Linseed Meal 24
Millet 15
Mocking Bird Food 13
Mole Traps 25, 29
Moss, Green Sheet 16
Melon, Musk 7
Melon. Water 6
Mills, Clipper 25
Xitrate of Soda 16
Oats 12
Onion Seed 8
Onion Sets 8
Oil, Lawn Mower 28
Osage Plants 11
Paris Green 24
Peas, Garden 8, 9
Peas, Cow and Field . . . . 12, 32
Peach Pits ... 13
Planet, Jr. , Tools 27
Plants, Vegetable 11
Plant Bed Cloth 29
Potatoes 12
Poultry Supplies 24
Pruning Knives 29
Pruning Shears 29
Pumpkin 9
Pump, Spray 26
Radish 9, 10
Rape, Dwarf Essex 13, 30
Raffea 29
Rakes, All Sorts 28, 29
Rollers, Lawn 28
Salsify 10
Spinach 10
P.\GE
Scythes I'S, 29
Seed Sowers, Broadcast .... 25
Seed Drills 27
Seed Trvers 29
Seeds, Flower 17 to 22
Seeds, Bird and Miscellaneous . 13
Seeds, Farm 12, 13
Seeds. Grass and Clover . 14, 15, 16
Seeds, Herb il
Seeds, Vegetable 1 to 11
Seed, Lawn Grass,
3rd page of cover, 28, 30
Shells, Crushed Oyster 24
Shovels 29
Slug Shot 24
Soja Bean 13
Specialties 30
Sorghum, or Cane 13
Spades 29
Squash 10
Sprayers 26
Sphagnum Moss 16
Supplies, Stock and Poultry . . 24 Sunflower 13, 24
Tables of Weights 31
Teosinte 13
Tobacco 11
Tomato 10, 11
Trowels, Garden 29
Tuberoses 23
Turnip 11
Vegetable Plants and Roots . 11 Vegetable Seeds 1 to 11
Weeders, Hand 29
Whale Oil Soap 24
Wheat 12
"When to Spray," etc 32
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