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AT FAI R PRICE
Our 'STERLING" Lawn Seed
IS ANALYZED AS TO PURITY, AND TESTED AS TO GERMINATION IT IS THE BEST EXPERIENCE CAN SUGGEST, OR THAT MONEY CAN BUY.
OUR "PRIMER No. 3," THE LAWN, TELLS HOW TO KEEP A lAWN GREEN, HOW TO BUttD A NEW LAWN, HOW TO REPAIR OLD LAWNS.
SEE PAGE 63.
NORTH RUR KINO 5^C0.
SEED GROWERS
2'6,28.50 S 32 H EN NEPI N AVE, M I N N EAPOLIS,M I N N
OUR SEED WAREHOUSE
"loading out for the depots."
FROM A PHOTOGRAPH.
To Seed Buyers.
Tlivre ar<' tijreo clu.sseg of Seed ('atiilt>|;»es.
Oik- class catc-rs to the patron- ■<ili<i of tliosi- wlio arc iiiiHlc<l liy ovei'tlrawii pi<'tni-cs :iiiil rIiiip- ii:eiits tliat are <l<'IiberaU'Iy uii- trm-.
Another olass takes advaiitaK*? of t lie fears of tliose \\ lio, tliroiiitli tlioir t;atural desire tuseciin- the best seeOs. will pay faiiey priee* for what often proves to be very <>r<Iiiiary stock.
Tiiere is yet another rIasK wliicli seeks tin- tra<le of those who want the best neeils possible to pro<'ure and are willing to pa\' a reasonable price for t lieiii.
To this class oiir Calaloune be- longs. Our seeds we bell«'xe to be as good as ran be obtained anywhere.
<)iir descriptions are brief and a<<-iirate.
Our illustrations are true to nal u re.
Our prices are reasonable.
We trust that our efl'orts to simplify the task of selection and ditcnify the sale of seeds will meet with the approval of intelligent purchasers.
Respectfully,
Northrup, King & Co.
Minneapolis, Minn., .Jan. I, i900.
fiftobes of ©rbenng anb Senbino flftonc^.
SEEns BY MAIL— Please reincmher that our prices include PREPAYMEXT OF POSTAGE In- as on all Seeds ordered bj' the PACKET, OUNCE, POUND, PINT or QUART; also on PLANTS mid BULBS. Deduct K cents per pound from postpaid prices on Seeds ordered sent bj^ Express or Freight.
U<> jfp frrjftrniitee the safe delivery of all Seeds sent hx mail.
SKKOS |{Y KXPKK.SS OK FKEIGHT.— U'e deliver Seeds to any Express or Railroad Cnmpanj- in jVin neapolis, the purcliaser to pay transportation charges upon the receipt of goods. iv"Deduct S cents per pound from postpaid prices on Seeds ordered sent In- Express or Freight. When possihie, give full shipping instructions. In the absence of thes(- j)articu]ars,M-e ii'ill use our best Judgment.
No c/iame for Bags, Bo.ves or Cartage on Seeds bought at prices herein named.
PUllCHASING BY HTC-VllHSH.- Express Offices have noir purchasing departments in all their offices. If yon wish to order goods from us to be sent by Ex/)ress, ask for a purchasing order blank at atiy Express Office, and it will be supplied and forwarded by them without extra charge, other than the usual rates for returning goods.
NAME, ADDKESS, ETC.— TF/30/2 orderinf^, give name and full address. Many orders reach as every season in which the Name or Post Office address is lacking. It is, of course, impossible for us to fill these orders until they are identified.
HOW TO .SENI> MOtiKW—Mouey can be sent safely either by P. O. Order, Bank Draft, Express Orderor Registered Letter. If your order amounts to $1.00 or more, it is best to send by one of the above methods. Postage Stamps received the same as Cash.
IRottbtup, Iking & Co/s primers.
Our pi-irnary object in issuing the PKIMEKS, whicli have become so popular, is to obtain new customers. We are in liopes that II10 <lesire to obtain the Primers will turn some orders our way that mitflit 0I lierwlse iCo elsewhere, for once w<' secure a customer, we usualU' manage to keep him. These I*runcr», therefore, wil! positively not be sold, but will be sent only to those who purchase scctis from this catalogue to the value of SO CENT.S.
PRIMER No. I.
SHAWS NEAV .SYSTEM OF PASTrUING SHEEP, l!y Thos. Sh.iw. Ij
Is from the pen of Prof. Thos. Shaw, of the I'niversity of Minnesota. It treats of the pastnrinsr of sheep j; on foods sov/n for tlictii, other than grasses. Tlie Krazin>; of sheep on grasses is as old as the world, but pasturing them chiellv on foods other than grasses is an entirely new system, hence the name given to tli<- l)ook. Ill this book I'rof. ,Sli;iw gives his experience in growing these foods and in ))asturing sheep on tlunn. ♦ This Kvstem will, without doubt, in the near future revolutio.iize the method of growluKT "lieep In all the : arable sections in the United States. The expe>-ience, thought and labor of many years are condensed in 1 this book. Applied, it will mean millions of dollars to the farnicrij of this country. »
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PRjnER No. 2.
HFNT.S ON GRASS AM> fLOVEU SEE1>S.
This has been written for us bv Prof. \V. J. Heal, of the Michigan .\gricultura1 College, author of Grasses i-. of North America. :i ml tip- higlu^st 1 i ving iMitliorit v oti the suliiect. It will bi- found that this Primer con tanis information vital ti) every one who hows grass :iud clover seeds, iki m.'itl'-r how experienced tliey uiuy be.
Keniember that these "Primers" do not cost our customers o.ie cent.
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TMUnSTON * GOULD PniNTINO CO. MINNCAPOLIB, MINN.
FREIGHT RA^ES REDUCED ONE-HALF
FROM
MINNEAPOLIS to the NORTHWEST
ON
Grass Seed, Clover Seed, Millet Seed & Dwarf Essex Rape Seed.
The following letter explains itself:
"Messrs. Noktheup, King & Co., _
Minneapolis, Minn. GENTLEMEN: On or before February 1st, 1900, we will put into effect over our respective roads, as mentioned below, one- half the regular tariflf rates on Grass Seed, Clover Seed, Millet Seed and Kane Seed, from MinneapoUs to all stations on the Great Northern K. R. in Minnesota, North Dakota and Mon- tana; stations on the Willmar & bioux Falls K. K. in Minnesota, also stations on the Mon- tana Central I?. R.; to all stations on the Northern Pacific in Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana ; to all stations on the Minneap- olis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie R. R. in Min- nesota & North Dakota.
This rate applies to all shipments of Grass, Clover, Millet and Dwarf Essex Rape Seeds, whether in car or less than car lots, from Min- neapolis to points above mentioned, subject, however, to a minimum charge of 15 cents per 100 lbs. in less than car lots, and 10 cents per 100 lbs. on car loads of 30,000 lbs. or over.
We are led to do this from the representa- tion you make that this action on our part will stimulate the increased sowing of these important seeds in the Northwest. This rate will be discontinued after June 30th, 1900. Very truly yours, GEO. O. SOMERS, St. Paul, Minn., General Freight Agent, Great Northern Ry. S. L. M:00RE, St. Paul, Minn., General Freight Agent, Northern Pacific Ry. W. L. MARTIN, Minneapolis, Minn^ _ Gen'l Fgt. Agt., Minneapolis, St. P. & S. Ste. Marie Ry."
It ^affords us genuine pleasure to make the above announcement, and we experience no little satisfaction if haviStScur^^ unassisted, such an important concession from the railroads
do hole that eacS one-benelited b? thi, special rate will write a letter of appreciation to the gen- *»ral freight aa-ent of the road over which his seed arrives. ., , ^ ^*
RailrS are acc^^^^ to abuse. Sometimes they deserve it and sometimes they do not.
■?ISi£*i wS'tife'rt^"^^^^^^^^^^
June 30th, 1900. , , m 1 m 1 , , . 1 n 1 1 1 1 . . . 1 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 1 m
Customers who do not live on the lines of the above naentioned railroads will | ... - not, of course, be benefited by the half rates. We are sorry that the reduction |,
$ could not have been rriade more general,, but we are glad ^^.^^|;^^t"°JVPi'^^^^^^^^ Clov'^r a^d *
if benefited, however, wherever they live, who use our "Sterhng grades of Orass, Clover ana ^
S Field See|is.^ _ ^ ^ ^ _ ^ ^ ,,.,1, 1 , n ■.. 1 n
/^l I D O C mC It is our aim to have them the BEST money can buy, anywhere, at
\JUK OLLUO. any price.
^110 O D I C- C Will be found very reasonable. If they appear high in any instance, OUK Kn[|V-»t.O we will consider it a favor if our customers will advise us. It is our aim to meet the competition of all reliable firms.
nilR PREMIUMS AND As a premium on orders for seeds in packets amounting to at ^ rf^H PRIZES least 75 cents, we give (if requested) a package of our School
Garden Rower riittu?e. The possession of this package entitles the holder to compete for the $200.00 cash prizes. For particulars see pages 47, 48, 49 and 50.
^ N K & Co. 's Primer No. I— Shaw's NEW System OF Pasturing Sheep.
OUR PRIMERS FREE jsj'.' k!&Co.'s Primer No. 2— Beal's Hints on Grasses and Clovers.
N!i K. & Co.'s Primer No. 3— The Lawn. Are sent FREE to customers who request them. oATIciFACTION GUARANTEED. Purchasers ordering our best grades may return them § our expense if not foiind entirelv satisfactory on receipt and examination, and the money that has been paid for seed and freight will be promptly refunded.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
TO CUSTOMERS.
i /MID DCCPnNCilRlLITY As to our responsibility and reliability, we refer to the Commer= ■ dal AgenctesTatiy BaEk or Whol^^ House, Express or Freight Agent in Minneapolis, or to the Postmaster of this city. ........ x ^ x
Northriijj, Ki/ig^ & Co., Seed Groupers, ?Iintieapulis,
Perfected Farm Seeds.
FROM THE WORLD'S GOLDEN GRAIN BELT.
'It is well understood tliat the farther North either ani- mul or vegetable life id developed, the better that develop- ment is."— JAS. J. Htt.t,. (Extract from an address.)
It is a well ostablislied jiririciple of aKricultvire that the fartlier North seeds can l>e ri-owu and fully inaturod, the het- Usr they are. While this truth applies with equal force to nearly every kind of seed, the Nortliwest became po quickly famous for its <•»■ reals as to cause farmers everywliere to turn Jicre for their supplies in that direction. This tendency has become so well recognized amongst the trade that iiianv seedsmen of the East and Middle \\ est have almost droppeil Field Seeds from their catalogues.
The whole drift of trade towards the natural source of sup- ply has led us to devote unusual attention to the culture of improved farm seeds, the resnlt bein^ that we have ))ecome the largest growers in the Uniti-d States of fine seed graiu, etc.
All practical farmers agree that seed, urown year after year under the same conditions of soil and climate, "runs out" after a time, rendering a chanye f)f seed not onlv desira- ble but necessary. To such' we offer Northern (Jrown stocks of the best varieties, carefully selected, thoroughly re-cleaned, and at prices so reasonable as to enable every farmer who wishes to get a new start in seed oats, wheat, barley, corn, etc., to do so at a very small expense.
Please note our liberal terms of sale, viz: If any seeds re- ceived from us are not satisfactory on recciiit and examina- tion, they are to be returned at our expense and the money that has been paid for them will be refunded.
Me'isrs. Korthrup, King & Co.. Uethoit, Mich. I
26 honuepiu Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. X
Gfiiifleni' n; Permit nie to thank you heartily for the exceptionally finfi J
consignment of potatoes sent me, and which you did me the honor to ♦
name Pingree Potatoes. X
I ti-ust tliat the farmers who plant them and introduce them to the J
markets may have an abundant harvest, and that the potatoes may have » ♦
flavor and quality equal to those you sent me. Yours respectfully. I
H. S. PLNGKEE. }
If FINE TABLE and LONG KEEl'JXG qualitiefi, combined witli ORE. IT PKODl'CTn'EXES.'^. ever war- ranted the introduction of a potato, we are justilied in sending otit the I'IN<;UI';K, believing that it will find favor witli all who grow it, and that it will take care of itself in the battle for p ipular f.i vor.
The I'INGKKK is a main crop jxitato; is produ<-livc to an extraordinary degree. The tubers are biincbcd closely in growing, which materially lessens the labor of harvestinu'. The' potato itself of the size and shape best liked in the leaditig markets. The skin is of a bright, light russet color. Eyes are fi-.w and nearly flush with the surface. In quality nothing can surpass it. In fact, in this particular we know of no sort that ecjuals it. Its Huowy whiteness wheii cooked, together with its dry and lloury nature, has made it a favorite on everj' Uible where it has been tried.
The verv reasonable price at which we offer this potato will enable all wlio are disposed to try it to do so with- out i)aying tlic extravagant rates usually asked for new v.-irieties. We arc sure tliat all who try them will be greatly pleased with their investment. Pound, 20c; three pounds, 50c; postage paid. By express or freight at purchaser's expense, peck, 00c; bu., $3.00; barrel of three bu.. 111.';. 00.
PINQREE POTATO EYES BY MAIL.
It has been concltisivelv proven that potatoes cut to single l yes give the lar(fest yields and best reaults gener- ally. Thev can be sent without danger of freezing, and by our improyed methixl of preparing for sliipment, will keep in gdod condition for months. One liun<lred eyes iif the I'IN(;KI:K potato will be sent postpaid to any address on receipt of One Dollar, and are Avarranted to reach the purchaser in good condition for planting.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Northern Grown Seed Potatoes.
No Potatoes grown can be compared with those produced in the North, either for VIGOR and FREEDOM FROM DISEASE, or PRODUCING and LONG KEEPING QUALITIES. Our stock is so fine and our prices so low that it is a particularly favorable time to get into a stock of some of the newer and better sorts. A Barrel of Potatoes is sometimes an UNKNOWN QUANTITY. OUR BARRELS contain plump 3 BUSHELS.
SHIPMENT will be made at any date ordered, but where no special instructions to the contrary are given, will hold until in our judgment there will be uo danger from freezing. Write for special prices on carload or large lots.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S
£XTRA EARLY OHIO POTATOES.
OUR OWN SPECIAL STOCK. We consider these to be the earliest^purest, and altogether the hand- somest stock of ISarly Ohio Potatoes to be found anywhere. Qn these points we challenge compari- son with stock from any other source. We do not admit that its eqtial exists among Early Ohio Po- tatoes. They are grown under conditions that make them cost more than common stock. They are selected with the utmost care, and the result is grand, such aa to delight everyone who knows and appreciates a good potato. ISvery one of them is a "picture" of what an Early Ohio Potato should be. Stock Limited. 100 ej'es, by mail, postpaid, 80c; by freight, peck, 40c ; bu., $1.35 ; bbl. , $3.50.
EARLY OHIO. We do not now grow our Early Ohio Potatoes. Minneapolis is such a large seed potato receiving market and sliippin-g point that we have found it to be a better plan to select each year a few carloads of Ohios out of the many coming each day during the fall and early winter. In this way we have our pick out of many thousands of bushels, and we usually have better stock than if we felt obliged to first dispose of those of our own growth. Our stock will please the buyer. 100 eyes, Northrup, King & Co.'s Extra Early Ohio. by mail, postpaid, 60c ; peck, 35c; bu.,$1.00; bbl.,
$3.00.
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
(Our Barrels Hold Plump 3 BUSHELS.)
EARLY FOKTTTNE. piew.) A very early variety, sent out with extraordinary claims as to its Pk. Bu. Bbl. yielding qualities. It is distinctive in appearance, being longish ; flesh and skin white and
very attractive. Eyes very prominent 100 eyes, 60c; 50c $1.35 $3.50
EARLY SIX WEEKS. It is claimed by the introducer of this potato that it will yield potatoes of marketable size in six weeks after planting. Our trials hardly justify this claim, but it is certainly a very early and very good potato. Is of excellent quality and yields
abundantly 100 eyes, 60c;
N., K. & CO.'S EARLY MINNE.SOTA. The distinguishing characteristics of this potato are its earliness, productiveness, uniformity in size and admirable cooking qualities. When boiled its flesh is almost as white as milk ; baked, it has no superior. The uniformity and
size is a feature that will be appreciated by all potato growers 100 eyes 60c;
MONTANA ROSE. Despite the large sale that has been attained on the many new potatoes , that are being constantly introduced, there are a great many who contend that Early Rose is the peer of them all. It is certainly true that a pure, healthy stock of Early Rose potatoes has been difficult to obtain. In our judgment the Montana Rose will fully satisfy those who
are looking for a first-class, healthy. Early Rose Potato 100 eyes, 60c;
PEARL OF SAA'OY. Introduced some years ago by a Boston firm. In a test made at the Rural New Yorker Experiment Farm the potatoes were dug July 29th, and gave a yield of 699 bushels to the acre, 18^4 potatoes to the hill. It will thus be seen that they are very early and very productive .' lOO eyes, 60c;
INTERHEDIATE VARIETIES.
(Our Barrels Hold Plump 3 BUSHELS.)
CARMAN NUMBER 1. New. Finest second earl v potato grown. Handsome, uniformly large. An enornioHS y ielder. Skin and tlesh very white. Quality Perfect. Were sold in 1894 at $20.C0 a barrel 100 eyes, 60c ;
ilURAL NEW YORKER NO. 8. Skin and flesh are pure white. Intermediate in ripening and imsurpassed in tabic qiuility. Very few eyes 100 eyes, 60c;
N., K. & CO.'S IDEAL. Introduced by us in 1892, and we consider it Ideal in Name, Quality, Flavor, .Size, Appearance and Productiveness. 100 eyes, 60c ;
THE FREEMAN. This potato has met with a wide sale, largely, no doulst, oa account of the liberal advertising it received, but deservedly so, for its productiveness and other excellent qualities. The tubers are of fine shape and large; skin white and russet, shape oblong, small flattened eyes and almost even with the surface and inconspicuous 100 eyes, 60c;
LATE VARIETIES.
(Our Barrels Hold Plump 3 BUSHELS.)
CARMAN NUMBER 3. A magnificent late potato. An extraordinary cropper. Tubers are very large, handsome and of finest quality lOO eyes, 60c;
MAGGIE MURPHY. This is a very fine variety, very large, oval in shape, medium to late in maturing. An abundant yielder. Thrives best on light soil 100 eyes, 60c;
EMPIRE STATE. Late standard sort. Skin white, smooth. Flesh white, floury
WHITE STAR. A standard late sort 100 eyes, 60c;
MONTANA WONDER. While this is the largest potato grown, it is also of excellent quaHty, extraordinarily productive and an excellent keeper. The stock now in our cellars average to
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Nurthrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Mian.
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POTATO EYES BV MAIL.
We believe that we are the originators of the system of sending potato eyes by mail. There are numerous advantages in procuring them in this shape.
First. — It has been conclusively proven that potatoes cut to single eyes give the largest yields and best results generally.
Second. — No freight charges to pay.
Third. — They can be sent without danger of freezing. A customer can secure them in ample time for planting without Incurring this rick.
Fourth. — By our improved method of preparing the eyes for shipment, they will keep in good condition for months.
We guarantee safe arrival, in good condition for growing.
The splendid collection above offered consists of 85 eyes each of the following sorts. They, in our judgment, constitute the cream of all the potatoes in the market to-dav.
NOKTHKUP, K ING & CO.'.S "EXTRA EAKI.Y OHIO," the purest and earliest stock of Ohio potatoes in existence. "EXTKA EARLY TRIUMPH." The sensational sort. Proven tobeseveii to ten daysearlicr than the Early Ohio. NORTHRIJP, KING & CO.'S "PINGREE." The l)est main cropjjotato. Kveryl)ody isdelijrhted witli the"Prti-
f:ree." It is a heavj' cropper. Incomparably attractive in appearance. Eyes few and tlush with surface. Skin, ight russet. Clean and handsome. Snow \vhite, dry and floury when cooked.
"CARMAN NUMBER 3." Tlie best of all the Carman introductions. A late variety, » most extraordinary cropper and long keeper.
We will mail 25 eyes each of the above on receipt of only $1.00.
*IO<>momh^>r '^^^^ guarantee safe arrival in good growing ||\ClllCllllJCl tj^gy 5Q prepared as to keep for several mon
prepa
condition and that months without harm
EXTRA EARLY TRIUMPH, (Bliss.)
This variety has been known for n long time, and vet "unknown." It was introduced many years ago by Mr B. K. Uliss, of i\ew York, wlio disseminated tlie Karly Kose. Tlie Triumpli attained at the time no particular fa- vor,l)ut all o£a sudden its virtues became a [)i)rccin ted and tlie demand f<!rit season before last was so great that itsoM readily in carload lots for three times tlic priceof ordinary seed potatoes, and one man who held several thousiind bushels reaped n substantial fortune from their sale. Tliere is good reason w hy tlie Triumph should be popuhir. It is from seven to ten days earlier tlian tlio Ohio, and that oftentimes means a dilTerence of many <lolIars in the crop. We believe lhat potato grow ers w ill do well to plant liberally of them the coming spring, as there is sure to be an almost unlimited demand for tlie seed from the Mississippi Valley, where thousands upon thousandsof acres of potatoes are grown each year for the early market. The potato is of good size, squared at ends. Skin la red, flesh is very white and firm. It is productive, and for several years to come will probably command a higher price among potato buvers than anv other sort. Our stock is genuine- Price, 100 eyes, f 1.00, by mail postpaid. By freight, peck, COc; bu., $1.7.'i; bbl. (3 bu.) , iii4.r,o ; in 10 bbl. lots ^4.00.
Woithmp, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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DR. C. J. ALLOWAY.
1 The following Statement from one of the most prominent I authorities an Agricnl'txire in the Northwest speaks voltlmes ^ in sho^ving the superior quality of our SWEDISH tuknifs (kuta BAGAS) , MAHIGBL and Other ROOT SEEDS:
" For eight rears T have used j'our seeds with the greatest success. I wish especially to commend your MANGEL and RUTA SAGA SEED as the BEST I EVER USED. My experience in farming covers a period of over 20 years, during which time I have rarely cultivated less than TEN TO TWENTY ACRES OF MANQEL. WURZEL AND SWEDISH TURNIP. As a stock breeder, I have always considered them my most important crops. I have bouglit seed from nearly every prominent house in the United States and Canada, and sometimes have imported it direct from England, but NEVER HAVE I HAD THE UNIFORMLY GOOD RESULTS that YOUR SEED lias GIVEN ME. In North Dakota, where I had the largest herd of thoroughbred cattle, , I AVERAGED from SO to 30 TONS OF ROOTS to the ACRE. Later, i as manager of Mr. J. J. H'ill's stock farm at North Oaks, my t tonnage was not quite as heavy, owing to the lighter cltaracter
* of the soil, but in SHAPE, SIZE and UNIFORMITY the roots have always been as nearly perfect as any man could wish.
Yours.etc, C. J. ALLOWAY."
NOTE.— We value very highly the above expression from Dr. Alloway, who was State Veterinarian for North Dakota for three years; for a long time President of the 1 Fine Stock Growere' Association of North Dakota; Lecturer to State Agricultural
* College at Brookings, S. D.; Director in Grand Forks County Agricultural Society, and one of the largest, most progressive and successful stock breeders in the United States.
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N., K. & CO.'S PRIZE WINNER RUTA BAGA. Prize Winner is a purple-topped variety, growing to a large size with a sinsjle tap root and verv small and fine top, short neck, smooth and symmetrical; is a certain cropper. It oroduces a very heavy weight per acre, and keeps sound and good until late in the Spring. From reports re- ceived from those who have grown it, we do not hesitate to sav that we possess tlie handsomest and best stock of purple top Ruta Bagas in cultivation. We have sold many thousand pounds of this magnificent stram and have never received a single complaint about them. Large pkt., .5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 50c, postpaid. By freight, lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.3.*. ,^ .
CARTER'S IMPERIAL HARDT SWEDE. A standard English variety which produces extraordinary crops. Large pkt.,5c; oz., 10c; V4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. By freight, lb., 30c; 10 lbs. @ aSc.
SWEET GERMAN. One of the ver3' best sorts on account of its productiveness and quality. This consider- ation should count strongly with stock growers, all of whom understand that the quality of the feed regulates the quality of the product. Large pkt., i>c ; oz., 10c; 1,4 lb., 30c; lb., 50c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 40c;
^ ^''hurst's monarch .swede. We first saw this splendid variety in England, and were the first to bring it to the attention of the American trade. It is very distinct in type, being of tankard shape. On account of the size it attains, it will yield from two to seven tons more to the acre than any other variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ^ lb 30c; lb., 60c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $3.35 ; 10 lbs., $4.00.
KLEIN WANZLET5ENER AND VILMORIN'S have thus far proven most successful for this country. Our stocks of these two celebrated sorts are known as "Elite" Strains, meaning choice; select. This Elite seed is
black soils, rich in organic matter, it gives better results "than any other varietj'. It is extremely rich in sug'ar, thousands of analvses showing that the percentage of sugar which can be obtained from this variety is about sixteen. Its average vield ma v be stated as from 1'.! to 10 tons per acre. Pound, 45c, postpaid. By express or freio-ht lb , 35c; 5 ihs^ 3()c; ID lbs. (u 33c; 100 lbs. ft; 30c. Bags included.
KXEIN WANZLKBENER— KLITE. This varietv at the present time has probably a wider cultivation thaa any other sugar beet. It mav be distinguished from the Vilniorin bv its bri.gliter color and its lighter colored leaves, whicli are beautifullv undulating, and scalloped about the edges. While not, as a rule, equal to the_ Vil- morin in saccharine richness, it is considerablv more productive. Pound, 45c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 35c; 0 lbs. ® 30c; 10 lbs. @ 35c; 100 lbs. @ 30c. Bags included.
SUGAR BBBT FOR STOCK FBBDING.
We can furnish ordinary seed of Klein Wanzlebener, Vilmorin, Lane's Improved, Imperial and French White Sugar at the following prices: Lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 3(»c; 5 lbs. (S 18c; 10 lbs. <§> 15c; lOO lbs. @ 10c. Bags included. In ordering, state variety wanted.
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Nortliriij), King: & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Miiiu.
ll'e hiirr a vcryfitic trade on ?Iuii^el seed, and are careful to see that our stocJiS keep pace ivitb all the improt^ements that are being made from year to year.
IVe have our seed growa under contract in England by experts in that line, aa there is no place in the world n'licre Mangel and Ruta Baga are produced in such perfection. Mangel and Ruta Baga Seed can be grown in the South of France for less than one=half the price we pay for our seed, but as it cannot be dc/yended upon to giiy satisfaction, iff ilo not handle it.
».^rPKOVED MAMINIOTH LONG RED. Our stock is a gre;it iniproveiiietit oii tlie old variety. The roots are very large, uniformly straij^lit and well fortued. Color deep red. Roots solid. Tops small. Roots attain a large size. Produce in immense ljulk and tonnage. Oz.,5c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. By express »r freight, lb., 30c; 5 lbs. 35c.
/>^AMMOTU GOLDEN GIANT MANGEL. Very large. Remarkably even in shape, of vigorous growth; has a fine neck and a very smooth skin. Flesh white, firm and sweet, much liked by cattle. Easily lifted from the ground, pro- iuciXK enormous crops. E.xcellent keeper, vields 40 to (iO tons per acre. Oz., 5c; Vi l^lBc: lb., 45c, postpaid. Bv freight, lb.', 35c; 5 lbs. ft 30c.
f^KEl) GLOBE MANGEL. .Similar to the Yellow Globe in general character, and, like it, well adapted to shallow soils. Oz., 10c; K4 lb., 15c ; lb., 40c. By freight, Ib.^^Oc; 5 lbs. 25c.
t^HAMPION YELLOW GOXBE MANGEL. A fa vorite variety, very productive, easily pulled and a good keeper. It is spherical in sh.-ipe, orange j-ellow color, top tinged with green ; flesh of the root white, firm and sugarv. One of the best tor light soils. Oz., 10c; '4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c, postpaid. By freight, lb., 30c; 5 lbs.
TABER'.S GATE PO.ST MANGEL. This is the production of one of the largest mangel specialists of England. It is thouglit by many to be the most prolitable of all mangels, and is exceedingly popular in those sections wliero it is best known. It resembles somewhat the Golden Tankard in appearance, but is not so torge.; .skin is yellow and smooth; flesh white and very lirm. Oz., .5c; ^4, lb., 15c; ib.jtSv., postpaid. Bv express or freiglit, lb , 3.'»c: 5 lbs. 'ft 3i>c.
^IMPKOVKI> GOLDEN TANKARD. ^Ve have for years insisted that this was the best nianKel grown, and eacli season st rengthens us in tlie position we took when it was a comparatively unknown sort. \Ve reconuiicnd it un(|iinlifiedlj' as the best mangel l>y far for dairy farmers. It combines api)arentl> all the fine points pf)ssible to condense into a mangel. Tlie illustration (engraved from a photograpli) shows the sluipe. 'I'lie color is a deep ricli \cllow. The flesh is yel- low and white in rings beautifully alternating with eacli other. On account of itB shape enormous crops are grown, and it is easilv lifted from the ground. Oz. 6c; % lb., 15c; lb., 4(>c, postpaid. Bv express or freight, lb., 30c; 5 lbs. 35c.
"OVER PRODUCTION." "The Seeds 1 received from you last year gave splendid satisfaction.^ I raised Mastodon Carrots that weighed from 414 to 4^4 lbs., sev- eral Danver's Half Long Carrots that weighed over three lbs., and Golden Tankard Mangels from 10 to 12 inches in diameter and from 20 to 25 lb.";, in weight. C. J. FINCH, Beulah, Wyo.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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SPECIAL OFFER.
In order that our custom- era may test the compara- tive merits of these two grand carrots, we will send to any address postpaid, to any part o{ the United States, one pound each ot the Mastodon and Victoria Carrots for $1.50. Eiyht cents per lb. can be de- ducted if sent by express or freight at purchaser's ex- pense.
MR. N. P. CLARKE, «
Proprietor of the Meadow Lawn Stock Farm ,
St. Cloud, Minn. 'F Mr. Clarke's celebrated stud of Clydesdales sup- T plied the Sweepstake winners and nearly all the championship winners at the World's Fair.
Northrup, King & Co. : J
No one who feeds stock can af/ord to be without S
Carrots. I feed each vear Mangel Wiirzel and af
Ruta Baga, and regard them very highly; but 3f
Carrots I consider indispensable. 1 increase my X.
acreage of Carrots each year, and believe I X
secure better proportionate results from theif X
use than from anything else 1 feed. X
As to varieties, nothing can be better m pomt x;
of quality and great productiveness than your ^
Victoria (yellow) and Hastodon (white). I use X
them both and have never yet seen them ^ equalled.
In this connection I am glad to express the X
unqualified satisfaction your seeds have S
given me in the many years I have traded ^
with you. ^"^*5?:'^E^^KE. I
N , K. & CO.'S MASTODON CARROT. This is the heaviest cropping Carrot grown, yielding more tons to the acre than any other sort. The flesh is wliite, crisp, solid and very sweet in flavor. It is a vast improx'e- nient on the white and green Belgian sorts which have been such favorites in the past, as it is not only much* more productive but vastly easier to handle. The roots are short and very heavy at the shoulder, renderin g them easily harvested. An important feature, also, is that they do not easily break in pulling or storing. Too much can scarcely be said of their size and great pro-^ diictiveness. The roots frequently measure 15 to 30 inches in circumference, and 18 to 35 tons to the acre is not an extravagant statement as to the yield. Large pkt., 10c; iT^lb 30c: T'' lb., 50c; lb., 90c;5 lbs., $3.75, by mail postpaid. *
n', K. & CO.'S VICTORIA CARROT. This is the largest and unquestionably the heaviest cropping and most nutri-^ tious yellow variety in cultivation. It is tlie largest and best form of Orange or Yellow Carrot known. The roots are remarkably fine, very symmetrical and of excellent quality, possessing high feeding properties. It is a heavy cropper on all soils, but especially adapted for strong or rich land. It grows fully half as mttch weight again per acre as the or- dinary varieties, and as the roots grow more above the ground, it is much easier to gather the crop. This grand varietvis sure to suit every one who grows it. Large pkt., 10c j %lb , 30c; V„lb., 50c; lb., 90c; a lbs., $3.75, by mail, postpaid.
■\VHITE" BELGIAN. Grows long; green top, well out of the ground. Large pkt., 5c; 14 lb., 30c; >2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $3.00, bv mail, postpaid.
YELLOW BELGIAN. Similar to the white, but yellow in color. Large pkt., 5c: 141b., 30c; K lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $3.00, by mail, postpaid.
IMPORTANT-Ow- ing to the large size which these Carrots attain, less seed is re- quired to the acre than of other sorts— 2 lbs. per acre being ^ufacient.
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It is no exaggeration to say that we could fill . closely' printed book much larger than this catalogue { with testimonials in praise of our Slastodon and Vic- J toria Carrots. All, without exception, unite in pro- !'ouncing them the grandest of all Carrots for stock.
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Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
$500 Gash.
On Nov. 23, 1893, we paid this amount to the following successful competHors, for the largest yields from a S1NGI.E UUSUKL of N., K.&CO.'S LINCOLN OATS.
A. M. Higlitower, ht prize, 174.19 bosh. 6. I. Gordm, 2d " 168.22 bush. J. K. Wood, 3d " 123.08 hush. R. L Bradley, 4lh " 120.13 bush. Wm. Hans, 5th " 78.11 bnsb. R. N. Lewis, 6tli " 7fi.l6 bnsh.
too.ov
75.00
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35.00
7lh
75.21 bueh. 10.
CAUTION
From the above list of prize wiq- nera it will be seen that the total yieltl from 7 bushels of seed was 817 bushels and 21 pounds, the largest yield of oats ever known, and duly verified.
It has come to our knowledge that certain seed houses are send- ing out as Lincoln Oats, common, ordinary oats, such as can be bought at any FEED STORE. Of this we have POSITIVE INFORMA- TION. As the introducers of this Oat, and having a just pride ih sustaining its reputation, we deem it necessary to caution the public against the im- position thus practiced. The only safe plan is to buy your seed from us, or froib those who can show proof of having obtained their seed direct from us.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S LINCOLN OAT.
We believe the Lincoln Oat to be the best ever introduced. The claims we made for earllness, enormous yielding qualities and freedom from rust when first sending it out, have been fully sustained on every point and from all ^^ections. Hundreds of customers have written us that, on account of its stiff straw, it stood up perfectly under weather that caused all other varieties to lodge. It is the best and most economical Oat for feeding, on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib.
Price of Lincoln Oats: Per bu. of 32 lbs., 80 cts; 2 bush., $1.50; 10 bush., $6.00; 20 bush., $1 l.OO; 100 bush., $50.00. Sacks included. Delivered to R. R., Minneapolis.
Why plant unknown varieties or run out of stock, when you can get true stock of Lincoln Data from the introducer at these low prices.
It is one thing- lo mal;e extravagant and ridiculous claims for an Oat in sending it out. It is another thing- to be able to point to such a record as the Lincoln Oat possesses. Introduced by us in 1893, our .sales since then have steadil)' increased, until last season they were nearly double that of any previous year. Whj' is this so? Not because of extensive advertising, for we have not for several years expended a dollar in pushing it, outside of the usual mention in our annual catalogue. It is sinij)!}^ for the reason that it has built up for itself such a reputation In every place where it has become known that people will have it, and they come to us for it, because thej' know that from us the}" will get the genuine seed.
NEW ZEALAND RUST PROOF.
This variety was introduced into this coiintr>- by means of a small package sent some years ago by a traveler in New Zealand to a friend in Iowa. It is a white aide oat witli niedinni sized grain, heads are extra long, heavy and full, averaginji about IIX) grains each, grows taller than ordinary and is medium early, though several days later than the earlj- round liead varieties. Its great hardinos.s aii<i tlie strength and stiffncssi of it* straw is re- markable. It stools out extra well and retjuircs less seed per acre than most kinds. It does not rust, and, unlike all other varieties of side oats, has never Ijeen known to lodge; and, instead of having a tendency to deteriorate, it seems to imt)rove eacli \-car as it becomes more acclimated. Lb., 20c, bv mail, postpaid. By express or freight: Peck, 30c; bu., 80c; 2 bu., $1..)0; I I lju., $(>.00; .".O bu., $2 "..00. IJ:igs included.
WHITE RUSSIAN (Improved).
The original stock of White Rnfssian Oats was really a capital Oat. and sprung Immediately into great favor. Of late years it has become badly mixed and deterioated, t lirough not being properly grown. Largely through the efforts of a customer of ours in Dakota, we are able to olVer the Wliit«« ItusKian in its old time piirit.v. It is i well establislied fact that I he true White K'nssi.m is as nearly rust proof as any Oat can well be, and we are confi- dent that manv will hail its re-inl rodnction with satisfaction. Lb., fie, bv mail, postpaid. By express Of freight: Peck, 5.jo; bu., ~r,v. •> bu., $1.10; ll) bu., $.->..",0; 'JO bu.,$H).0(). Bags included.
EARLY ARCHANGEL.
The original stock of this Oat was obtained from Archangel, a hamlet in the north of Russia, and since Its in- troduction to 1 his coutitry has been grown with great success. If has proven itself to be .absolutely the earliest Oat y* l iiilroihif'<-<l ; it is a heavy yielder, does well on light soil, and is a most satisfactory Oat in all respects. Its principal allrai lion is its e.vtra Varliiicss; and l>v this qualitv it esca|)es many of the ills which Oats are heir to. Llie straw is stilt, well glazed and erect. The grain itself is 'pbnnp. heavy, exceedingly white, and of excellent feeding (iualit\-. The seed we olTer is of our own growth from the original stock. Lb., 17c, by mail, postpaid. By express or freight: Peck, :i»>c; bu., »0c: 2 bn., ^l.T.'j; 10 bu., fT-'iO. Bags included.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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SASKATCHEWAN FIFE WHEAT. Single Root.
SEED VA/H-E/VT /VND SEED B/VRLEY.
SPRING WHEAT.
POiOP^J We are obliged to ask r^rftH^Ca^9a a considerable advance
over the market price for our High Grade Seed Wheat, as there is a very much larger cost attached to its production and prepara- tion than any one who has not had the ex- perience could possibly appreciate. Space does not permit of going into details, but, as a matter of fact, the prices named below for the larger quantities represent but a slight advance over the actual cash outlay to us.
We believe that farmers who want to change their seed will find it very much to their advantage to secure enouglx, at least, to give thiiin a start.
To those who do not care for the pedi- gree, or highly improved stock, but want simply good, healthy, sound and reasona- bly clean wheat, we would state that, Min- neapolis being the largest wheat receiving city in the United States, we are in position at all times to select, from the hundreds of cars which are daily arriving, excellent lots of either Fife or Blue Stem, and which we i will sell either in car or less than car lots, at a slight advance over the prevailing mar- ket price. Will be glad to send samples and prices upon application.
PlttSBUBT FIFE SPRING WHEAT. We con- sider this to be tlxe best and purest stock of Fife wheat obtainable. Great pains has been taken in its selection. Our stock grades No. 1 Hard and is perfectly sound and healthy. Lb., 16c, post- paid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu.,$1.35; 2bu.,$3.50; 10 bu., $11.00; FO bu., $50.00.
SASKATCHEWAN FIFE SPRING WHEAT. Noted for its great productiveness, earliness, vigor and freedom from smut and disease. This -wheat has become so well known as to render axtended description of it unnecessary. We first brought it to the attention of the trade in 1884, ( and it has well sustained the claims then made for it, as the earliest and healthiest Spring Wheat. Lb., 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu., $1.30; 2bu.,$3.40; 10 bu., 810.00; bu., $45.00. Bags included. , VELVET CHAFF BLUE STEM SPRING WHEAT. A distinct variety from all other spring wheats. The stem, just below the head, when green, has a beautiful blue bloom on it, similar to the bloom on a grape, and which can be removed by passing the finger over the stem. This bloom disappears as the wheat ripens, and the stem and straw assume a beautiful golden yel- low hue, and entirely free from rust. Earlier than the Scotch Fife. The kernel is of the hard variety, similar to Scotch Fife, more productive, one of the best spring wheats for milling. Lb., 15c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu.,$1.35; 2bu.,$a.60; 10 bu., $11.00; 50bu., $50.00. Bags included.
SEED BARLEY.
NEW BEARDLESS BARLEY. All Barley growers have experienced the annoyance occa- sioned by the chafing and sticking of the beards while threshing. This nuisance has been over- come in the New Beardless Barley, which is entirely free from beards. This barley is six-rowed, the straw grows to a good height, is stiff and strong, and does not readily lodge. The heads re- n |,,„ P»«m UIL a.| semble smooth wheat, with the exception of a small duck bill on the point of each grain. This blUc uTclli WIIBali comes ofE readilv in threshing, leaving the threshed grain looking like any other white barley. Lb., 15c, pos-^paid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu.,$1.35; 2bu.,$2.a5; 10 bu., $9.00. Bags included.
MANSflURi' BARLEY. This is the best six-rowed barley we ever grew or ever saw. Lb., 15c, nostoaid. By expressorfreight, peck, 35c; bu., $1.00; 2bu., $1.80; lObu., $7.50. Bags included.
BLACK HtfLLESS BARLEY. We have sold a good deal of this barley during the last 15 years, and it has
fiven most excellent satisfaction as a feeding barley. We strongly recommend the White Hulless in its place, ut as many will be reluctant to believe that anything can be better than the Black HuUess, we still offer it. Lb., 16c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu., $1.35; 2bu.,$3.00; 10 bu., $8.50. Bags included.
HIGHLAND CHIEF BARLEY.
HIGHLAND CHIEF BARLEY. (Two-rowed.) We several years ago sent a sample of this barley to the head of the largest firm of Mal- sters in the United States, who wrote us in acknowledgment that, in." sijctj^ years of experience in the malting business, he had never seen such a handsome sample of Barlejr." The HIGHLAND CHIEF is a vigorous grower, the size of the grain, when compared with any other, being immense. It is less likely to be damaged by wet than most other kinds, as it is much more closely covered with broad awns orspikelets; consequently it is less liable to lose color by wet weather. It is very productive, and usually weighs quite 50 lbs. to the measured, bushel. Large pkt., 10c ; lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu.,$1.35; 2bu.,$2.25; 10 bu., $10.00. Bags included.
WHITE HULLESS BARLEY. The marvelous new grain. It is Hulless. It is Beardless, f It weighs over 6o lbs. to the measured bushel. I^^See Page lo. J
Grain of Highland Chief Barley.
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Nortbrup, King cfe Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
/>|ORTMRUR Kl/NG 6v CO'S
ITI '
Its Valuable Properties.
It is HULLESS. It Is BEARDLESS. It is EARLY.
It WEIGHS OVER 60 POUNDS TO THE
MEASURED BUSHEL. It YIELDS WELL on POOR LAND. It YIELDS ENORMOUSLY on GOOD LAND. It makes BETTER PORK than CORN. It makes EXCELLENT FLOUR. The Straw makes GOOD HAY. It is OF INESTIMABLE VALUE TO EVERY
ONE WHO FEEDS STOCK.
The following letter from Mr. D. C. Carpenter will describe thif valuable Barley ami the uses to which it may be put, while at the saat time tfiving the actual experience of one who has grown it largely:
NORTHRUP, R/NG & CO.,
Genllcmoi : You ask me what I think of tkt WHITE HULLESS BARLEY. I have grown 60 bushels to thtj^ icre. and it is the best grain to suw for hay that grows. Sot^ early and you can cut two crops /roiii the saute solving. ▼
As fattening feed for hogs it has no equal. It tuaka sweeter MEAT and nicer lard by far than corn. I fattenet 20 hogs for one butcher here with it, and tnadc a gain tl 106 lbs. to the hog in tii/e weeks. The butcher said thai St
never handled such fine pork before. / have tried feeding it m all ways, and I find the best way is to grind it and feed diy, with clear cold water in another trough for them to drink out of. It grows very quickly and on any kind of soil. You can sow it after all other grain is sowed, and harvest it then before wheat and oats are ready. I have sown it as late as the 18th of June a?id made a good grain crop. Stock will eat the straw in preference to "slough'" hay. The straw is small, with very kear^ 'eaves. It stools wonderfully. Once used for hay for work horses, you would n't have any other.
For Flour it discounts Buckwheat. We use it all the time for hot cakes.
Yours truly.
0. C. CARPENTER.
For Grain, 80W 1^4 bushels to the acre. For Hav, 2 bushels. Price, lb., postpaid, 80c; peck.SOr; bu.,*l.7.5; 2bu.,$:J.OO; 10 bii., $1 3..-.0. HajTS included. ^ For li> <:«iits, a Hample of this unique and valuable liarley will be sent to those who wish to inspjct it before purchasing.
Last vear could hardlv begin to fill the orders we re- ceived for WHirti HULLB'SS BARLEY and were obliyed to return money to many who ordered late. \\'e ;i lit icipate ari enormous drmnnd fi>r it this season, and as our supply is not large, \\ n rjce ea' ly orders from those wishing to sectare seed.
"DISAPPOINTED." white HJLLESS barley Ii^celved from yo,i WAS
SPECIAL NOTICE.
MR. D. c. Carpenter. DISAPPOINTMENT. I did
exi>cot to raise Hiich uice hioking grain an the picture in ike Catalogue allowed, but it watt BETTEB LOOKING THAN THE PICTURE, "nd SUCH A YIELD.
"The TIMOTHY, ALSIKE ""d RED CLOVER received from you, I «owed In May without any narae crop, aU'>utthe tiistof AuguHt I cut IS TONS TO THE ACRE. The MASTODON CARROTS were the LARGEST 1 EVER saw; infaot,alltheseedBwere JUST RIGHT. Reapectfully, K. O. GOULD, AiitlK». WU." .
Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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^CTiqNj^F
Mr. 0. W, Sutton, Hillsboro, N, Ds Hillsboro, D.,
Dec, 10, 1897. NORTHEUP, King & Co..
Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen After purchasing seeds of you for more than ten years, and tiuding them always of the best quality,! wish you to know that I recognize and appreci- ate the trreat advantages I have reaped in being able to obtain such reliable seeds. I wish particularly to make mention of the Mercer Corn that I first obtained from you about eight years ago and have raised ever since, greatly to my advantage and satisfaction. Always testing my own corn before planting, I have sometimes found that only a small percentage of it would grow. When I have sent to you for seed, that in every instmice has pmveii to hQ reliable I should like to kn'np yon r se- cret in being able to nhvaitsfitrnisli seeds that will grow. Yours truly,
C. W. Sutton.
„ CORN _
MINNEAPOLIS MINN. '
Eeie. N. D., Dec. 15, 1899. I was very much pleased with your Mer- CEK Corn. It was planted on the 20th day of May, and was ripe and fit to harvest the second week in August. It made me a good crop of fine hard corn. Everyone who has seen it in the crib says it is tlie finest they have ever seen in this country.
0. B. Waenee.
There is no man owning build- ings but who sleeps more soundly at night from knowing that they are (INSURED. Farmers who plant our TESTED MINNESOTA Grown seed corn are, to a certain extent, INSURED.
Tliose are anxious days for the farmer when, with a good ci op in sight, he is wondering whether early fi-osts are not going to eatch his corn. Five to ten days in the latter part of tlie season are very often CRITICAL DAYS.
This anxiety and risk can be greatly lessened by planting OUR
minnesota grown seed. a Vast amount of money
would be saved to the country each year if farmers would plant seed grown as PAFt NOKTH AS POSSIBLE.
As the Originators or Inti'oduc- ers of nearly all the Miandard Early Varieties of Seed Corn in use to-day, we consider that we may justly claim to be HEAD- QUARTERS for Northern Grown Seed Corn, that is NORTHERN GROWN.
Pr^f. W. II. Hays.
"The INHERITED QUALITY OF CORN, to YIELD HEAVILY or POOKLV, all coines in the TEN POUNDS, HOKE OK LESS, OF hEEO PLANTtiD." W.M.Hays.
Does it pay to plant mix^d, run out Corn from crib when an investment of a few cents an acre w>ll secure selected vigorous stock of your favorite variety?
It will be noticed that we list not onU early varieties, but all the best late sorts, like the Learning, Champion Pearl, etc.. etc., these sorts having been grown as far North as they will ripen thoroughly. We wish to impress on farmers living in Illi nois, Nebraska, etc., that by planting our Seed, of LATE sorts, they will be able tn secure their crops earlier than could pos- sibly be the case with seed grown farther south.
RECOMMENDATION. OUR CORN IS TESTED.
We do not, however, feel like losing an opportunity of strongly urging our I customers, VFHEKEVEK they may purcnase their seed, to TEST IT BE- ' FORE PLANTING. It is but little trouble to try a few seeds in eai-th, and »in this way the responsibility can be placed where it belongs.
N., K. & GO'S MINNESOTA KING CORN. (Teiiow Hair
Dent.) W e regard this corn (introduced by us in l£8y) as the most valua- able early corn ever sent out. There are varieties that under exception-
I ably favorable circumstances will yield as much, but year In and year out, through fat years and lean years, there is, we believe, no sort that will do as well. It seems to possess a faculty of growing right along and making a crop during weatlier and under conditions that would ruin other varieties. \\ e do not know of any good reason why this should be so, but not only is this our own experience, but we have received like testimony from hundreds to whom we have sold it; the universal expres. eion being that for ability to endure extreme' s of heat and cold, flood aiid drought, it has no equal. In apprarance the Minnesota King is remarkably
kdistinct, beirg a half yellow rent, tlie kernels are very broad and of an extremely rich golden color. The ear is of good size, eight rowed, cob small. Large pkt., 10c: lb., 90c; a lbs., .50-., postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50c; bu., $1.50; '2, bu., $2.75; 10 bu., $13.50. Bags included.
NOTE. This com was introduced by ns several years ago, and although each season we have anticipated the large sale which it has met by wliat vi e considered liberal provisions, we have never as "yet been able to supply the demand, haviug returned money yearly to late purchasers.
„ , ",THE BEST CORN IN THIS LOCALITY."
1 am well pleased with tlie corn and garden seeds received from you.. The Minnesota Kino and Mercer both yielded about Ifio BUffHBLS PER ACRE. I planted the corn May 20tl' The Mercer was ruie Aug. 23d, Minnesota King, Sept. 1st. I had the best corn I know of in this lo- cauty. I have alwajs foaod your seeds to be good." Jajhes Beatiie, Howell, Miub..
tUn K. & Co.'s Minnesota Klng^
i\ui inrup, King & Co., Seed Grangers, ?Iinncaplis, Minn.
Last year we introduced this Corn as tlie earliest, largest eared and most productive of all the flint varieties. Our cus- tomers know that when we send out a new variety that it is Just what we claim for it, and so our sales were very gratifying.
From every side comes hearty praise for the magnifi- cent variety, more than sustaining every claim we made for it.
DESCRIPTION OF TRIUMPH CORN.
Our TRIUMPH CORN is a very early fliiit variety, very bright yellow in color, maturing in from 8o to 90 days from day of planting, according to soil and season. Ears average about 13 inches in length (about 5 inches longer than the Mercer) and are 14 to 16 rowed. Occasionally a 12 rowed ear is found; sometimes one with 20 rows. The kernels are large (nearly dOu jle the size of theMer= ^' cer) and the stalks of good height. The ears average two to a stalk, growing well up so as to readily admit of being cut by the harvester. The stalk makes superior fodder.
Directions for Ftantivfj. — The Iiabit of the corn allows of close pliinting. The largest crop of both corn and fodder will be Hocured by planting in rows, dropping the kernels one at a time ono foot apart. ]f it is desired to cultiv.'ite both ways, plant in hills about 3 feet 8 inches apart, but do not put more than i or three kernels in a hill.
l..arKe Packet, - 10c Pound, - 30c, postpaid.
BY EXPRESS OB FKEIGHT.
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$ .CO 2.00 3.50
15.00
Planted m
Peck, Bushel, -
8 Bushels, 10 Bushels,
Ba^s free. Every variety of early corn that has become standard in the Northwest, has been of our in- troduction.
SE:E:D CORN.
We can consistently claim tobe headquarterii .11 .SKKD C'OKX. The fact that every variety i li;it is stan(htr(l in the Northwest to-day is of «>*ir 'itroductiou, speaks more strongly tlian any- 1 liitifr we can say as to the satisfaction our seed has given. Tiic followitig clipijini; from the editorial cohimns of the Kcl). 15th, WlO, issue of 77je ivi/vjier (St. Paul! shows that tlie work we have accomplished along these lines is recog- nized by those in a position to know the facts:
"The farmers of Minnesota owe Northrup, King A Co. n del>t that will not noon \m pai<l. Lon« I)eforo l*rofe-sor Hays beuHn Ills remarkable exi>erinienls with corn, this lirm was spendlRK money and time in two <lirections, to develop v;trii?i ies of com that would ijroduoo '-ell hero, and to convince farmers that it would pav to idant corn. Last year the crop of corn in Minnesota was 5(),i»«1,(*«l fiuslipls, and the State is KeiiinR into the caOD l)elt. To Mr. Norlhrup's faith in corn, and his persistence In pnshinK varieties likoMinnesota Kinq. is due. too larno detcrae, Mio increased acreaKoof this important grain and foraKecrop.'
We cannot pit our selected and tested Minne- sota Grain S<'pd Corn against "Crib" corn, or cheap Nebraska grown seed, butwedochallenge comparison of results with seed from any source.
It is of great importance to Northern farmers that they plant corn that will grow and mature.
"From .s a.res jjl.tiit, ,1 , , \.,in llUl.Ml ii (ui.\ 1 ,., i -ed ELEV^E.X IIUXDRED BASKETS of the greatest corn I ever saw, Suiue of the cars were 16 inches lone, and would average fully 12 inches."
ART Stkiefland, Glendale, Minn.
T»£ £AR OF
TRfbMPH CORN FROfi WHICH h^£ MADE THE »BOI/E ENGRAVING
INCHES /HLCN6TH AND iVAS AN— AVfRACf
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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KKMEMBEK tUat an expenditure of a FEW CENTS extra to the acre for seed, may mean a good many dollars In tlie HARVEST, and perhaps the saving of the ENTIRE CROP.
»*AI«OEeTrH DAKOTA. iC^l 'IC IVJliOIVO I-O."
NORTHRUP, KING & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Durbin, North Dakota, Aug. 2d, 1897.
GENTLEMEN: Of the 6o bushels of seed corn, nnostly Minnesota King, bought of you for and planted by myself and neighbors, 1 HAVE NOT HEARD A SINGLE COMPLAINT. This corn was ordered in several dif- ferent lots at different times. 1 have tall<ed with those who planted the greater part of it, and all report ENTIRE SATISFACTION. The cold, wet and frosty planting season of 1897 will long be rennennbered by corn planters, owing to the great and unusual trouble with seed corn throughout the Northwest, and YET YOUR SEED STOOD THE TEST here in the cold Red River Valley of the North, and when that is said nothing further need be said in its favor.
I was equally well pleased with all of the other seeds received from you.
L. W. SCOTT. >
son AW fVerv short crop this year.) Extremely early and of very dwarf habit. We still grow this corn fpi rhos^whowantlPbut weurgeth North Dakota White Flint or North Dakota Yellow Flint in
te o^a^e albotl of thesi varieties are full? as early, more productive, and make a much more vigorous growth. r^r?-pn1-V 10c- lb 30c, postpaid. Peck, 60c ; bu., $3.00. Bags included. . ^ ^ , ^^'fo& DAKOTA WHIT^ FLINT. Resulting from a careful selection of the Squaw corn for many years. Very much better than the Squaw. Large pkt., 10c ; lb., 30c, postpaid. Peck, 60c; bu., $3.50; 2 bu., $4.00, 10 bu.,
*^'norTH DAKOTA YELLOW FLINT. (Gehu.) Resembles closely the White Flint in earliness, habit of
.Vor^he^^n^neVo'tS^^orVh-^Dakota for ^he Past^six yea^^^^^^^^^
ears average from 9 to 11 in. in length, 13 to 14-rowed, well filled out to the lips; a rich golden yellow color; has matured m 75 days from time of planting. Many stalks have two and some three good ears. Stalks average about b feet in height and niake excellint fodder. Very few suckers. Large pkt., 1»« ; lb., 20e, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu., $1.50; 4 bu., $3,75; 10 bu., $13.00. Bags included.
LONGFELLOW. (Yellow Flmt.) A very early 8-rowed corn of the Canada type; ears cylindrical, about 9 in. long; color rich, glossy. The weight of seed corn is fully 60 lbs. Large pkt., 10c; ft)., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 40c; bu., $1.40:2bu. , $3.50; lObu., $10.00. Bags included. . „,
N.l K. & CO.'S MINNESOTA WHITE FLINT. Early. An 8 to 10-rowed white flint corn ; long, well shaped ears; small cob. Stalks bear from 2 to 3 ears, small kernels, hard and compactly placed on cob. Large pkt., 10c; lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50c ; bUy^$l.50 ; 2 bu., $3.7.<: Bags included.
KING PHILIP. (Red Flint.) An old-time New England fa- vorite Very early. One of the very best and most reliable early sort. Ears about 10 inches in length. Hardy and productive. Large pkt., 10c; lb., 30c, postpaid. Peck, 60c; bu., $1.50; 2 bu., $3.7%; 10 bu., $11.00. Bags included. ^ , „ ,r „ t- t\
N K & CO.'S DAKOTA DENT. (Earliest fnll Yellow Dent.) Thousands of bushels sold since introduced. It grows 6 to 8 feet in height; cob small, well filled out to the end with long, deep trrnins Lar^e pkt., lOc ; lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, ie?k 40c; bi? , |l.35 ; 2 bu , ^3.3.5^10 bu., $10.00. . Sags free, i RUSTLER. EARLY WHITE DENT. Obtained from a few kernels sent us in the autumn of 1884 by a Dakota farmer, who stated that he had matured it in that State for 7 successive years ; that it was the only com in his section which could show such a record. For early ripening, great yield, compact growth of ears, it is one of the best; admirably adapted to a Northern climate, Those wishing a first-class White Dent corn wOl find in the Rustler a harf corn to match. Large pkt., lOc • lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 50c; bu., $1.35; 2 bu., $3.50; 10 bu.,
^'pRIDE^^Of'tHE NORTH. EARLY YELLOW DENT. We
consider our Dakota Dent a marked improvement over the Pride of the North for earliness and as a better yielder. Those wishing the Pride of the North, however, wUlfind our stock especially de- sirable. Large pkt., 10c : lb., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, neck 40c rbu.,^1.35 ; 2 in., $3.00 ; 10 bu., $9.00. Bags included.
HURON. EARLY YELLOAV DENT. Fine strain of early com. Grain deep golden yellow, and large, while cob is very small. 70 lbs of ears have made 6iH lbs. of shelled corn, leavmg only 6Js lbs, of cobs. Large pkt., 10c; lb , 30c, postpaid. By express or freight «eck 50c- bu!. $1.40; 2 bu., $3.50; lO bu., $11.00. Bags included. --*a5^tj- --v;-ai^ SMUT NOSE FLINT. A vellowflint corn blazed with red at end
of ear. Ears are large f^^^n^-^^^l^y^^ ?0%^^'^S f$tlofH'n^!:&; \o b^u!,Tl ^'S! ^'flgs ?n"c'i^|^c]: i^nTpVTtLl\a^fy"i^^^-^^^^^^^
University Number Thirteen was t^^^^ selected rigidly to a type,
fancy qualities for University NUimberT^nrteen. in selection for large yields and profits. The ex-
^'Irfe^n^c^e^^oTt'ife?^^^^^^^
10c ; lb., 30c, postpaid. Peck, 50c ; bu., $1.30 ; 2 bu., $3.35 ; 10 bu., itiio.ou.
"^r^'o^i^ ' TRIIJI^IFH: ' Flllliv^l OOR . ^ ^ (See page 12.) ^ A true 80 Day Corm
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Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
A PERPLEXED I AKMEU l« m -iirht, but this ciiiKlil ion iif iiiiii<l iIol-s iioI .l.a.i throii|;li having KiK'li a lar^e crop lli.ii li<- iloeH not know how or where to house it. 'I h<-r<' u mild I>e many Kuch rases, ho wever, did nil hate the same good foi'tune as tliat c>.\ perieiii eil liy .'Mr. Alfred Kose, of Va'es County, N. Y., wiio r>iixed on one acre of Mastodon Corn l^.KilH poii ii<U ol Com on tli« ear, which made 2l;t IiiisIm-Is of slielled Corn.
PI.KASI': NOTE.- Mastodon Corn is .-arlr hh coiKpared with 0<>l<leii Heanty, Leaniinj^aml 01 her standard late soi l s, )>ut we do nor. as yet rei oin- ■ nend it for g<-iieral planting; norlli of I'atil ude 4:t. We have grow 11 it siu'<-<-ssfully tile past t« o xeara withinafew miles of .'>Tiiiii<-apolis, and lioi>e in two years more to he al)l<; to reeoinniend it for general plant iiig as far nort h us latitude 4r>. iMean- I iiiie, we liope as mmiv of oiir ('iistomcrs in I he North, as possihle, will try a packet and report their buccess.
Tlic nritcinator states: "Tlie Early Mastodon tS' S«\ ■&! I — '-^S^AI^itSfWttH'ffWt^F^ Corr, I'liuii'd Slascoiioii because of its largo cars,
g^^^:- . ^...'^,.,j|t:.^.;<)a)., - ^ ^ ■ -'ifyiw^aw^aMwI^^^y' has Iicen l)r()ugiit to its present standard ljy care-
ful selection. . lie seed trade a'ld large growers of field corn have for niatij' years been anxiously inqtiiring for a large-eared, yet early Dent Corn, and to supply their wants I have for years been studying it up, and, until I got up tliis corn", was not fully satisfied. Many sorts liave been tried and found wanting. In the Mastodon your customers will find a liigli-bred corn, of beautiful color, a-id^one which will j>l'-ase tlieni. I claim for this corn the largest 11 iiinbur of rows on coh, and the deepest, longest grains of an.v corn ever origiiiat4>d, ma l< irig the finest appearing shel led corn I ever saw, being a cast of two colors, and su<:li <'orn as brings tlie highest price in market, it grows very rapid, strong and rank at a medium height, and will out-yieUI any corn ever grow n in this section. You cannot too highly recommend this corn to your customers. I have grown thousands of bush- els of Golden Bottuty, and t lie Mastodon is from three weeks to one month earlier, growing side by side and planted the same week." Price for Mastodon Corn: Large pkt., lOc: lb., 30c; 5 lbs., SOc, postpaid; bv'c.-^press or freight, peck, 4()c; bu., $1.2"j; •2bu.,$3.00; 10 bu., $.S..'50. Bags included.
2,000 KEFthlELS ON A SINGLE EAR.
"The Early Mastorljii Cora I boii'^ht from you lust year n^as the biggest corn I ever had, — some ears with 2,U0U kernels on. It is good foddvr, too.
MyiRTIN B. MATTHON, Princeton, Minn."
From this it will be seen that Mastodon Corn last year made a large crop fi>rty miles nortli of Minneap- olis, and is good evidence that our efforts to mail" this corn earlier are bearing frail. We, however, do not as yet recommend it for yeueral planting north </f latitude 4.3.
IOWA GOLD MINE CORN. Every one who has tried it is on( liusiastic in praise of this splendid variety. It is mt iliiim early, ripening bin a few (la vs later tluin Pride of tin- .North, bars are not e.'icessi vely larjje. but ol good si'/.e and symiiiRtrieal. Color, a bright golden yellow , shilling liKe new coin direct from tlie mint. (Jrjiin is very deep, eob small, and therefore dries out very Ilea rly as soon :is ripe. 70 pounds of ear corn makes <Jt> to fi2 poiiiuls of slielled < orn, and in hauling to market it weighs out fi b ishels 111 >re to the wagon load tlian coiiiiiiod va rieties, in tlie same size wagon. 70 pounds of corn on the ear has given (>4 pounds of shelled corn and onlv O pounds of cobs. This is unparallele<l and ca'inot be equalled by any other corn in the world. Large pi, t., KX' : lb., 80e ; 3 lbs., 50c, postpaid ; by express or freight, peck, 40c ; b;:., $ 1 . 1 u ; '.J bu., $3.00 ; 10 bu. or over, at 8.*c.
NOKTHKUP, KING & CO.'S MINNTSOTA LEAMTNG. (Vel lew Dent.) For a number of years we have been working on this well known \ ariety, and we now have it so that it is perfectly safe, under ordinary conditions, to plant it in all sections south of Minneapolis. W- ha \ e bei'ii work i'lg on t li is corn beca use we believe<l it to be, for many reasons, the best variety for permanent improvemeiil. I t 1 atiirally possesses a hardy constitution, ihe ears are fif good size, cobs quitesmall, and th'-grain exceptionally bright and heavy. We strongly recoiniiieud this for general planting. Large pkt., loe; lb., 20c: .'i lbs.. 60e, 1) .si paid ; by express fu" fri'iglit . peck, 40c; bu., $1.35; t bu., $:J.3.->; 10bii.,$lO; bags included.
GOLDEN BEAUTY. (Yellow Dent.) The la r.gpst grain Yellow Dent Corn in cull ivation. The ears are large a:id of i)erfect shape ; lias from ten to fourteen rows and fills Out w ell to the end <'f t he cob. Not recommended for the Korthwest, but for Middle a:.d Southern stales.
SILVER MINE CORN. T)io Great $l,0O0 Corn-Yields fil.'i Itiishels per Acre. The most marvelous variety of corn ever offered, and one which will surprise everyone w ho plants it. if the farmers t:ike hi>ld of this as they Shouhl it w ill rovolulioiii/e the corn growing of the coun- try. Stalk grows to a lieiulit i,f about seven or eight feet and sets the ears about tbree an<l one-half to fonrfeetfrom thegromid. J list llie right height for eas\' picking. It is €arl_\-, matured last year in less than niiiety.fi ve days, and lias "never been caught by the frost. The cob driesout rap- Id ly, so t hat it is re.-Kl >■ for nia rket very earl v. It produced 2in biisln-ls iier acre in" t^cott county, ; '.il I bnslir^ls in In- diana, !.'01 bushels in Ark.-insas, I7S biisliels in Illinois, 11.5 bushels in Nebr.-iska, Mi bushels in Ohio and i:i7busliels in Te.xas. Average of above is ]7ii bushels shelled corn iier ■ere. Price, postpaid or by express prepai<l: Large pkt., lOe; lb., 30c; S lbs., 50c; bv freight or express (purchaser paying charges), peck., 40"c; bu.i $1.15; 2bu., $2; lObu.^; 00c.
«
"'Wish Yon Cf>iil<l Soo It,'*
" 1 wUh you could nee our Mii'^toilon Ccn Ihnt wft liavo rrown con- tinuouHjy for four yeurH from seeil oriviiuilly purcluir*eil I roiu >itu.
Ki>. Brotkinokr, McGrenor, In."
Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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jFobber Corn,
In every section where Live Stock is an important feature of the farm. Fodder Corn is equally important. The BEST Fodder Corn is that
which will give the frreatest net amount of good feed from an
S acre of ground. The varieties we list are all good, each possessing certain distinctive points of excellence !^ which we endeavor to point out in the description. We ask our customers to bear in mind that the compar- % ative value of these varieties depends largely upon the section in which they are to he * grown. While all of them can be successfully grown for fodder, in any latitude, some varieties mature ears f earlier than do others, and as the advancement in maturity of ears increases the value of the corn for fodder, this % point should be weighed in making a choice. The Giant and Red Cob Fodder Corns will not, as a rule, yield ^ large ear? north of latitude 44. The Elephant Fodder and Evergreen Sweet Fodder Corns are earlier than the $ first named sorts, but do not yield as large a tonnage, if fuller information is desired, we shall be glad to |} supply it, as far as lies within our power, and will be pleased to make recommendations when desired.
STOCKMKN, DAIRYMEN and others using FODDKK CORN slionld place their orders KAKLY, so tliat they can seeiire it :>t Ihe hiw priee.s, test it and have corn t>n hand that they know WTI^L GKOW, \vh -ii ready to plant.
^g^From one-half to two and one-half bnshels are required to the acre. It niav he planted in hills, drills or broadcast. THE ( LO.^KK IX IS PLAMTK1> THE FIXER THE rODI>EK. Often four bushels are sown to tlie acre; this, in our .i udftinent, is too nuich, as by such dense urowth it is deprived of sun .and air. Such fodder, if fe<l before drying:- is watery an<l washy, and when dry is lig-ht andchafl'y, in neither case containing much nu- triment.
GIANT FOI>DER (N., K. & Co.'s). In proportion to the <i"antity of leaf, this variety has a smaller stalk than ar.v other f<id(ler corn known to us. In growth it is very tall and leafy, and yields an immense quantity of fodtte'r of excellent quality. Ihe H. & W., Soo and other well known varieties of fodder corn, grow .just as tall and often throw out leaves thatarejust as large, but the extraordinary x'rodvictiveness of tlie Giant Fodder Corn arises from tiie closeness of the joints, and as leaves are thrown out at every .joiut, the result is an ii'creased yield of fodder over any other variety. 1 b., 2«<', post- paid. J^v express or freialit, lb., lOc; peck, 35c; bu., 90c ; 2 bu., $1.70 ; 10 bu. at 80c. Bays included.
■ RED COBFODDEK. In habit of growth it is very similar to tlie (Jiant. Not quite as productive, but claimed to be more hardy. \\ e are frank to say tViat in all points of excellence if is a close rival to the Giant. It has been before the public for some yeorsaiid undoubt- edlv meets with the largest sale of any fodder corn. 1,1).', 2<)c, postpaid. Tv express or freight, lb., 1 Oc ; peck, 25c ; bu., 80c ; 2 bu., $1.50 ; 10 bu. at T Oc. Bags included.
N., K. & CO.'S ELEPHANT FODDER CORN. This is a yellow seeded, large growing, leafy Southern va- rietv, selected solely with a view to producing the larjjest yield of fodder at the lowest possible cost. \\ e have grown this in large quantities, and the very low price and splendid quality should cause it to sell quick- ly. Bu., 65c; 2 bu., $1.20; 10 bu. (t!J 55c. Bags included.
EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER CORN. It is
an undeniable fact that there is better feeding: quality in one ton of Evergreeia Sweet Fodder Corn than in a much larger quantity of any other variety. '1 he reason is evident from the fact that all sweetcorn possesses very much more sugar than the field sorts, and as sugar is the most important constituent, it necessarily follows that the corn possessing this in greatest quantity is most valuable. It does not, however, yield as largely as the above named sorts. Lb., 20c, postjiaid. Bv ex- press or freight, peck, 40c; bu., $1.40; 2 bu., $2.50; 10 bu. at $1.15 per bushel, bags included.
In every household v.here there is a child, par- ticularly on the larni, there ought to be plenty of Pop ( orn in the g:»rr< t. It is a little trouble to iret out the popper, but after it is out, we have noticed that the elders eat their full share. It is easily grown, occupying but little space in the garden, and any not V anted for home use ca,n be readily sold. We oiler the best, varieties only.
Larye Pkt. Qt., postpaid. EAREY RED JACKET. The best red
variety of K ice Pop Corn 5c 3.";c "
QUEEN GOLDEN. Pops perfectly
white. I'ruductive 5c 3.";c "
WHITE RICE 5c 35c "
By exp. or frniuhi. Qc
20c 200
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Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.
We were the first Seed House in America to bring Dwarf Essei Rape prominontiy forward ii a desinble and economical Paitnrage for Siietf, Following Professor Shaw's first bulletin on the subject, written while he was connected with the Canadian Department of Agriculture at Guelph, Ont., we arranged for a quantity of the seed of the True Dwarf Kssex Kape with a grower of Essex County, England. Every year since then we have had our seed from the same source We pay a tfootl price for it. We can l)uy it for a good deal less elsewhere, but it has always given satisfaction mud lia« stood the test. For this_ reason we are not able to make always as low a price on Dwarf Essex Kape as some
1 ii- i, •> . , . been
g or
of our competitors, but while tnany other houses have had trouble witli their Itepe Seed, <"mrsTias*alw^^
iven true to name. We are led to make this statement from tlie fact that many in seeiu
satisfactory and prov ^ v^.
sending for our price cannot understand why our prices, so low on raost'evervthing,Tire 'soinetrmes'hrg Dwarf Kssex Kape. A few cents extra per acre may make a GOOD SLANY DOLLARS DIFFERKNCE INTHii CROP
DWARF ESSEX RAPE. —"Do They Like it?"
From a Photograph token at the Minnesota State Farm.
Dwarf Essex Rape is an annual, bearing a close resemblance in leaf and stalk to the rutabaga, but both leaves and stalk are more numerous in the Kape plant, and of a taller habit of growtli. It IS a pasture plant which maybe eaten ofl by any kind of live stock, but it is pre- eminently fitted to furnish pasture for sheep and swine. A good crop will fur- nish at least 13 tons of green food per acre, and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover. One acre of well grown Kape will furnish pasture for ten to twenty head of sheep for two months, and in that time it will fatten them in good form for the market. Dwarf Eseex Rape thrives best on a good soil, rich in vegetable matter. Slough lands are ex- cellent.
This plant may be grown successfully in the following ways, viz: 1. In the early spring to provide pasture for sheep and swine. 3. In June or July on well prepared land to provide pasture for sheep. 3. Along with grain, using 2 lbs. of seed per acre to provide pasture for sheep after harvest. 4. Along with peas. oatM, clover seed, to provide pasture for sheep, and to get a "catch" of clover, fi. Along with corn drilled in broadcast, to provide pasture for sheep. 6. In com, sowing the seed with the last cultivation given to the com. 7. Along with rye, sown in August, in sheep pasture. When rapie is sown broadcast, a lbs. of fseed per acre will suffice. When sown in rows, say, 30 inches apart, and cultivated, from 1 to 3 lbs. will be enough. It is now being grown in the Northern and Middle States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The day is not far distant when it will be grown extensively as a pa.sture for swine in all the Northwest. Millions of sheep and lambs will be fattened on it in the United States. Our stock is the true Dwarf Essex, imported by us direct from Essex County, England. Several other varieties are sold, but they have not proven satis- factory. Price, lb., 35c, postpaid ; bv exp. or frgt., lb., 15c; 10 lbs. @ 9c ; 100 lbs. © 8c.
SORGHUM. SORGHUM. SORGHUM.
KAKLT MINNESOTA SUGAR CANE. A much Neglected, a Highly Valuable
Plant, Notwithstanding its great adaptability as a food for live stock it is only qtiite recently that the real value of Sorghum (or sugar cane) has attracted general attention. In the Northwest, its great merit is not at all appreciated, and we wish to call the attention of farmers everywhere to the great value of Sorghum as a pasture and fodder crop, and to the particular advantage to be gained in using our Selected Minnesota grown Seed in place of any other kind. Sorghum may be made to fur- nish the principal provender for Cattle, Horses and Mules from August until the following spring. As a summer pasture for Sheep, a wide field is likely to be opened npforit. As a soiling food for swine it is most excellent, and the seed furnishes a splendid food for fowls. It can be profitably grown everywhere, from the extreme north to the extreme south, and on any ground adapted to the growth of com. It grows right along through the severest and most prolonged droughts, so that a
good yield may be expected from suitable soils in any season after the plants ave secured a good start. AS PASTUKE. It is grown with excellent results, and springs up quickly after being fed or cut. Care, however, should be exercised in feeding it green, for while some growers state that no ill results follow its free use, others claim that, like clover, it will produce bloating.
ASFODDEK. It beats everything. One correspondent writes us: "For winter feed, the most economical thing we know of. ''v'e have taken off 37 full load.< (about 60 tons! of half-cur»'d fodder to the acre." When fed as a whole ration it has a tendency to whiten tlie iiiilk, but not the butter, as does Corn.
About thirty pounds of seed is required to the acre. Use a wheat drill set to one bushel. Stop every other hole. When the plants are about 8 inches high, harrow with a heavy two-horse harrow.
For soiling, it may be cut as needed. For fodder, cut soon after the bloom comes out on the heads, lea ve for two or three days on the ground, then put up in shocks of about one load each.
THE SEED. No other variety can. in our estimation, compare with our Im- proved Early Minnesota, either for supar or fodder purposes. It is unusually rich in saccharine matter, is vigorous and inucli earlier than any other variety. Price, per lb., 30c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb., 10c; 10 lbs. Oc; 100 lbs. fi! 6c; bags included.
SOUTHERN «R«)WN CANE SEED. Please bear in mind that our MINNESOTA GROWN AMRER CANE is from t wo to lliie«' weeks earlier than .Southern Cane. Where Early Maturing Cane is not i)articularly <losired, Soutlieni Seed may be satisfactorily used. This we offer as follows: Amber Cane. (Soutliern Grown), lb., 16c, ix)stpaid; by express or freight, lb., Oc; 10 lbs. © ic; 100 lbs. 3c; uOO lbs. @ 3-'i4C. Bags i ncluded.
ORANGE CANE. (Southern Grown), lb., 15c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb., 6c; 10 lbs. 4c; 10.1 lbs. fj 3c; 500 lbs. f<) a-^jc, bags included.
WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARGER QUANTITIES OF RAPE AND SORGHUM.
Karly MluneKota Amber Cane.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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FIELD PEAS.
Prices Subject to Market Fluctiiations. Peas are scarce and high tlxis season.
PEAS are a paying crop in many ways. First: THEY CAN BE GROWN IN ALMOST ANY CLIMATE AND ON NEARLY ANY SOIL. Second: 1 hey are a PROFITABLE CROP to grow, in that the peas wlien threshed areas STAPLE AS WHEAT and can always be marketed. Third: They stand in the FRONT RANK as a FODDER PLANT, being very ricli in the elements that im- prove the muscle, bone and nervous system. Fourth : As much of the crop as may be desired can be fed green, the balance may be used as dry feed, or the peas can be threshed and sold; last, but equally, perhaps, MORE IMPORTANT STILL, AS A RENOVATOR OF THE SOIL, THEY RANK NEXT TO CLOVER, and can be readily grown where clover will not thrive. Their MANURIAL VALUE is a point that should not be lost sight of, particularly by those who have grown wheat year after year ana upon ground no longer producing large crops.
FIELD PEAS can be sown alone or with Oats. If alone, abottt 3 bushels are required to the acre. If with Oats, V/2 bushels of Peas and 2 bushels of Oats. The latter is a favorite and profita- ble method, and one that we strongly endorse, as in this way a double crop can be secured. They can be threshed at one time, and readily separated in cleaning. Do not sow Peas on too rich ground, as they will run to vine instead of pod. We are HEAD' QUARTERS in the Northwest for Field Peas.
N., K. & CO.'S CHANCELLOR FIELD PEA. Yellow. Height of vine 3% to 4 feet. We wish to call especial attention to this Pea as being earlier than any other field variety. Earliiiess in matur- ity is an important consideration, not only with peas, but with other farm crops, providing that tiie yield of the early sort chosen ;s as great as the late, for it is a self-evident fact that the risk ia decreased by as much as the growing season can be reduced. The pea in question is not only earlier, but, we believe, more produc- tive than any other sort. Qt., 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, qt., 30c; peck, 45c; bu., $1.60; 2 bu. at $1.50; 10 bu. at $1.40. Bags included.
GOLDEN VINE FIELD PEAS. Yellow. Height of vine, 3H to 4 ft. A fine, vigorous variety. Productive. Qt., 30c, postpaid. By express or freight, qt., 15c ; peck, 40c; bu.,$1.40; 2 bu. at$1.35| 10 bu. at $1.30. Bags included.
CANADA FIELD PEAS. Yellow. Height of vine, 3'/^ to 4 ft. This is a standard sort of Green Field Peas and needs no special description. This variety is extensively grown in Canada, Wis- consin and other pea growing sections, and has a large sale, not only for agricultural purposes, but for use in soups. Qt., SOoj postpaid. By express or freight, qt., 15c; peck, 40c; bu., $1.40; 2 bu. at $1.35 ; 10 bu. at $1.30. Bags free.
CANADA FIELD PEAS. Green. Height of vine 3>4 to 4 ft. Of the same general character as Canada White Field Pea. Used for the same purposes, but the seed is green in color instead of white. Qt., 30c, postpaid By express or freight, qt., 15c; peck« 60c ; bu., $1.60 ; 2 bu. at $1.50 ; 10 bu. at $1.45. Bags free. SCOTCH PEAS. Mottled green. Seed is larger than the ordinary green field pea. Vines are also of more vigorous growth. Very productive. Qt., 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, qt., 30c; peck, 50c; bu., $3.00; 2 bu. at $1.80; 10 bu. at $1.60. Bags free.
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT. Seeds white. Height 4 to 4% ft. Foliage heavy, pods large. A standard field variety; table quality fair. Qt., 30c, f>ostpaid. By express or freight, qt.. 15c; peck, 60c; bu., $1.75; 10 bo. at $1.50. Bags free.
BLACK EYE MARROWFAT. Height 4 to 4% ft. Seeds white, with black eye; very hardy. Qt., 30c, postpaid. By freight or express, peck, 50c; bu.,$1.75; lObu. atr "
Chancellor Field Peas.
1.50. Bags free.
VETCHES.
SAND OR WINTER VETCH. (Vicia Villosa.) Sometimes called the Hairy Vetch. This has proven to be the most valuable of all the Vetches. It succeeds well on nearly all soils, and thrives surprisingly on poor light land, and well withstands great extremes of drought, heat and cold. It may be sown either in the spring or fall, usually with Rye. It grows rapidly and is particu- larly valuable in sections where clover does not thrive. In the North it re- mains green all winter under the snow, and is invaluable for early pasturing or soiling. It is valuable as a fertilizer, being a great nitrogen gatherer. For hay, cut when commencing to pod. Fifty pounds of seed reijuired to the acre. Large pkt., 6c ; lb., 30c, postpaid. By freight, lb., 10c ; 10 lbs. at 8c ; 50 lbs. at 7c ; 100 lbs. at 6c. Bags free.
SPRING VETCHES. Used for the same purposes as the Sand Vetch, but will not thrive on as poor soil, or withstand extremes of weather as success- fully. Large pkt., 6c; lb., 18c, postpaid. By freight, lb., 10c; 10 lbs. at 7c; 50 lbs. at 6c : ino lbs. at 5c. Bags free.
KIDNEY VETCH OR SAND CLOVER. Perennial. Valuable for dry sands and poor soil. Sow 25 lbs. of seed to acre. Pkt., 5c; lb., 25c, postpaid; 100 lbs. at 10c. Bags free.
SPELTZ. The Wonderful Grain from Russia.
Russia has given us Bromus luermis, the most notable addition to our list of grasses in many years. She has cotiie to the front with a grain which is fully demonstrated to be of extraordinary value for growth on poor soils and in droutliy sections. The chaff adheres to the grain when threshed. One ::50uth Dakota farmer says: "The Speltz did remarkably well. It is a won- derful '.'stooler" and robust grower, yielding nearlj' 60 bushels to the acre." While the grain isof undoubted value for milling purposes, its present use will be confined to feeding, for which purpose it is very superior. Large pkt., 5c; lb., 30c, postpaid ; by express or freight, lb., lOc; 3 lbs., 35c ; peck, 50c; bu., $1.50.
Merkili,, Wis., Oct. nth, '99. Your seeds received by me la-st spring were entirely satisfactory and your "Triumph" Corn in par- ticalar was more than I anticipated. It took ike prize at the Lincoln County Fair, and there was none other that could even possess its firmness. I have ears Jfi inches long, with 18 row.s ttf corn, which I think can't be beat in this part of the country. If you will favor me, as usual, with your 190U Catalogue, you can depend on me for an order. Yours for good seed,
Samuel Dufresne.
Sand Vetch.
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Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
MISGELLftNE,OUS FODDER f\ND FORAGE 8EED5.
If Wanted by Mail, add 10 cents per pound for Postaj^e.
AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH. The many thousand.s of acres of alkali lands of the West may be made productive and profitable hy planting Salt Bush. Cattle, Horses, Bhi'ep and Swine eat it and thrive on it. This phmt is not an experiment, it is a <lenH»n- Stratcil SUCCMSS. It llourislies where grasses an<l other foraye plants will not grow, and furnishes enormous quantities of nutritive food for slock and remains fjreen all winter. Single
plants grown on the worst alkali lands have reached a diameter of 1(> feet in one season. It sueeeerts everywhere, and there seems to be no quest! ■ n but that it will in time eliminat*- alkali
£i-om the ground, rendering it suitable for other crops. Piof. Tower states that its nutritive strength is nearly equal to that of Alfalfa. Large pkt, 10c; lb., $1.50.
Large Pkt Lb. 100 lbs.
BEANS. English Horse or Broad Windsor 15c $7.00
Velvet. The wonderful new forage plant and crop renovator
Lb,10e; Bushel, $3.50
BROOM CORN. Evergreen. Best variety for general culture 5 lO 3.00
.Fapauese. Karliest 6 K) 4.50
BUCKWHEAT. .Japanese. Grain double the size of any other 7 li.OO
Silver Hull. Makes the fint'st flour 7 2.<K>
COW PEAS. Used in the South as a fodder plant and for plowing under lO 4.."»0
DHOURA. Brown. Grain and stalks make excellent food for animals lO 4.50
FLAX. We exi-rcise great care in the thorough cleansing of our seed so as to rid it of noxious weeds. Any of the Seed Flax sold by us, if not satisfac- tory', can be returned at our e.vpen.se 7 .*}.00
JERUSALE3I CORN, .^afe and sure for dry countr es and seasons lO 3.50
KAFFIR CORX. The whole stalk as w.di as the blade make excellent fod- der, and in all stages of its growth is valuable for green feed 10 2.26
LENTILS. Largely used for soups. Succeeds best in dry. sandy soils 5 20 15.00
LUPINS. Valuable for soiling. Maybe sown in April or July, and plowed
under when in flower 5 20 7.00
LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS (Flat Pea.) Grows well on poor soil; roots so deeply that it is not injured by drought; two cuttings of haj' maj' be se- cured in a 8 ason from the matured plant. Once established, Lath.yru.s will stand for years without reseeding. Seed should be sown in a small
garden bed and transplanted when the plants are of suitable size
Pkt . 5c; oz., 2.->c; lb., $2.50
MILO MAIZE. (Yellow.) Thrives in the hottest and dryest climates 6 lO 3.90
" " (White.) 6 lO 4.15
PEARL MILLET. A valuable fodder plant for the South 15 7.50
PEANUTS. (Iverson Improved.) Early, large and prolific 20 12.00
SACALINE. Grows well on poorest soil. Once established, stands indefi- nitely Pkt.. lOc; 3 pkts., 2."^c; oz., 35c; lb., $4.00
SORGHUM. Early Minnesota Sugar Cane. A highly valuable fodder
plant (see page 16) 10 6.00
Kansas Cane. Two weeks later than Early Minnesota 6 3.00
SPURRY. An annual; grows well on poor, dry, sandy soils. It may b^* sown every month from March to August; is in the best condition for pasture in four to six weeks after sowing. Excell'-nt pasture for cattle and sheep, also
as a fertilizer for light, sandy soils. Fifteen pounds seed required to the acre. 6 15 9.00
SUNFLOWER. New White. This is a true novelty; in growth similar to
the Mammoth Russian 20 lO.OO
Mammoth Rus.sian lO 4.5f)
TEOSINTE. A valuable fodder plant, resembling Indian Corn in growth
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15e; lb , $1.50
WILD RICE. Valuable as an attraction for water fowl. Directions for sow- ing sent with each order 10 20 13. OO
THHII^ANn HFRrVFn KM F Wc wish to call attention to Thousand Hoaded Kale as a valuable pastnrace for inOUOnilL/ IIL/IL/Lily I\I1LL« sheep. The plant attains a heiirht of three to four feet and yieUls an enormous crop of wholsonie and nutritious food. It produces more food to Ihe acre tliaii any other, arid sheep csi>ecially Uirivc wonderfully upon it. So far as we know, it has not been used in this country, but we do not hesitate lo predict that in a few years it will be as popular as Dwarf Kssex Rape. It is in Enirland thorouRlily established ae a safe and profitable pasturaj^e for sheep. The seed should be drilled in rows '20 to .'«) inches apart, and plants tliinned out so as to stand about 20 inches apart in the row, or the seed may be broadcasted, using iMi lbs. to the acre. Large pkt., 10c; '/4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Nk" JC- P.n AMRFR lA/INlTFR RVF Nearlv all samples of Rvo contain quite n large proportion of I\. (X UU« O nUlULIX ¥*ln l LI\ I\7 L> withered or shrunken kernels, causing considerable loss %vhen it l« ground or marketed. Tlx- Amber K'ye, to which our attention was called by a ."^linncsota farmer, is the liand- 8uiii<-Kt Itye we ev:'r Kaw. Kvery gi-uiit is sound and perfect. Wherever it has been sown it has invariably iind largely oiityleldeil the ordinary Rye. Little attention has been given to the improvement of this highly import- ant an"d widely grown grain. "Rye growers should seize this opi>ortunity to secure this iini)roved slock at the very reasonable price we att.ncli.' We will refund any money our customers pay us f >r this Itye if they say to u* after harvest of tlieir crop that it hiiH nut paid for itself several times over. Bu. i56 lbs.), KOc; 10 bu. @ 70c.
^PRlNfi RVF ^ carefully selected stock. Purchasers can rel v upon our Spring Rve being Sprlnfflfya; We take Ol IXIIlU l\/ L.« „o chances on this. Out Spring Kve comes from Ncfrth Dakota, where Winter Rye will not live throughout the winter. Bu. (56 lbs.), $1.85; 10 bu., $0.00.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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6ra8S anb Clover Seebs.
.THE.
We have adopted the above de- sign as our Trademark, and for the protection of ourselves and our customers, have caused it and the word STERt-ING as ap- pJied to Seeds to be registered m the Patent Office at Washington.
ME. O. C. GKEGG, Superintendent of Minnesota State Fa twiners'
PLABiy TROTH ABOUT GRADES."
Northrup, King & Co.'s "Sterling" Orades.
Tlie terms Fancy, Choice, Prime and Fair, by which dif- ferent grades of Grass and Clover Seeds a re usually known
have become so much
abused by some deal- ers who apply these terms indiscriminately to any quality of seed, that we have estab- lished a grade of our own, called STERLING, which we intend shall invariably represent the best seed obtainable, both as respects purity and high germination. Any one who buys our STERLING grades may return them at our ex= pense, if upon receipt and examination they are found in any respect unsatisfactory , and mon- ey paid for same, both for seed and f reight,will be promptly refunded.
Those who buy our Sterling grades are ab- solutely assured the best seed:^ money can buy. They are to other grades what cream is to skimmed milk.
CHOICE means bright, clean seed of strong germ- ination, but not considered by us sufficiently j>erfect in all particulars to go into our Sterling grade.
PRIME is in the main good seed, but contains usually a more or less liberal percentage of sand, seed of other grasses or clovers, weed seeds, blighted seeds, etc. In other words, it represents seed that has not been well cleaned. FAIR, or low grade seed, means worthless seed with which no self-respecting farmer ought to insult his land.
Prices on Grass Seeds, Clovers, etc., are very fluctuating. Those herein given are based.on values the day this Is written. So we reserve the right to send seed to the value of the money sent us, according as the market is higher or lower. If large quantities are wanted, it is always best to write for prices. Then there is sure to be no misunderstanding. Unless otherwise stated, our prices include sacks and free deliver3' to any railroad station is Minneapolis. If any Grass or Clover Seeds are wanted by mail, add lOe per pound for postage.
iWPIease note that we quote both by the 100 LBS. and BUSHEL.
In ordering, always state Grade wanted. 30 lbs., or more, supplied at the 100 lb. rate.
GRASS SEEDS.— LEADING VARIETIES.
NoRTHEUP, King & Co.,
Minneapolis, Minn.
GENTLEMEN:— TFe purchased of j'ou last Spring some of your Grass Seeds, sold under the "Sterling Brand. " We made selections of them because we were assured that they were free from foul seeds, and hud strong germinating' power. Our ejcperience with them veri- fied the recommendation you gave.
One uf the dangers which ^rows out of the sowing of grass seed is that we are liable to get injurious weed seeds in such solving. We had an experience with some in which we obtained (he seed of the ox-eyed daisy, and had to wa tch very closely in order to extermin- ate the little start which we then gave to that pest upon our place. TheSeedsmaa who will furnish seeds of good vitality, as well as free from noxious weeds, is a valuable aid to good agriculture. We believe that your house proposes to maintain and further establish that reputation for HIGH GRADE SEEDS that is needed in our Northwest. T am very truly yours,
O. C. Grego,
Lynd, Minn.
Lbs. repaired
per aero if
sown alone. Lb.
TUVIOTHT. N„ K. & Co.'s "Ster- ling" (finest) 10 8c
Choice 13 6
Prime 13 5
Fair 14 5
RED TOP. (Free from chaff)
".Sterling" 10 15
Choice (Free from chaff) 11 13
I'rime " " " 13 10
Fair " " " 13 ...
Choice (in chaff) 38 10
I'rime " 30 8
Fair " 33 6
KENTUCKT ELITE CRASS.
K. & Co.'s "Sterling" 30 30
Fancy 34 1 !i
Double Extra Clean 30 10
Extra Clean 34 8
Bn. 100 lbs.
Lbs. refrnired
per acre if sown alona Lb.
$1.58 1.3G 1.17 1.04
.98 .84 .63
1.9G 1.47 .90 .70
$.3.50 3.80 3.60 3.30
13.00 11.50 10.50 8.00 7.00 6.00 4.50
14.00 10.50 6.40 5.00
.Ba.
13c $1.19
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS 38
MEADOW FESCUE. (English
Blue Grass) 34 13 1.13
ORCHARD GRASS. "Sterling" 33 30 3.10
Choice 34 16 1.68
Prime 36 10 1.13
FOWL MEADOW GRASS 33 85
AWNLESS BROME GRASS.
(Bromiis Inermis.) See p. 2i. BROMUS ERECTUS. The grand
new grass for sandy soils.
See p. 21. LAWN GRASS. N.,K. & Co.'s
".Sterling" Mixture 50 )
N., K. & Co.'s Park Mixture. . . 56 V See page 62.
" " Good Mixed 60)
ENGLISH, or Perennial Rye
Grass 34 8 .69
ITALIAN RYE GRASS 34 10 .96
100 lbs. $8.50
8.00
i5.oe i3.oe s.oo
30.00
4.90 6.85
"All the Seeds I had from you have given entire satisfaction, especially the GRASS SBBDS, { which are the ct-'ANBST and BBtsHTEST I have ever seen." —CHAS. WELCOME, Pratt, Wis, I
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Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
CLOVERS.
■WAKNTNG.— It has developed that, oivinfj to short yields of oloTcr seed In the United States, and the (freat demand that has come from Kiirope (owin^ to the almost total failure of the crop therel, many American dealer* in clover seed have heen "SKINNING" their seed; tliat is to say, running it over screens to take out the larpe, fine seed to ship to Kurope (where they demand the finest g^rades), leaving the small, half matured and foul seeds to market here. ,
Kegardless of scarcity or price, wo HOLD and ALWAYS WltT- HOLI> our STERLING Grade at the highest level. No seed will go out under that name that is not of AIJSOLUTKLY KNOWN OUALITY. There are times when we cannot supply our STERLING Grade of some varieties, and at such times we always so inform our custo- mers and promptly return the money. AVe were obliged to do this in a number of cases last year.
LOOK OUT, too, for SOUTHERN clover seed, whicli contains liUCKUORN, one of the most vicious of weeds, ■ ,vin brother to Mustard and Ouack Grass, and fully as objectionable.
Bear in mind that values on grass and clovei seeds fluctuate greatly, and tliat prices mentioned here ore tliose prevailing at tlie time this catalogue goes to press. It is always l)est to write for prices. If wanted by mail, add 10 cents a pound for postage. In ordering, always state Grade wanted. lbs. oi more supplied at the 100 lb. rate.
Lba. required per acre if sown alono. Lb. Bu. 100 lb». KET> MAMMOTH. N., K. & Co.'s
'STERLING" 8 1.5c $6.54 $10.90
Mr. J. E. Story.
New Brichton, Minn., Nov. 1st, 1897. NoBTnKtrp, King <fe Co.,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Gentlemen: The Seeds I have had from you while manager of Mr. J. .T. Hill's North Oaks Farm, have been Kio.s/ &at isfactorn .
I wish to hlfjhl]/ cnmmrnd your Sterliun Grades of Gruas and C'lovfr Seeds, of which we used a large quantity. Farm- ers could well afford to pay three tunes as much fur seeds as pnre^ as etcan^ as strong growing as these, than to take the ordinarit grades as a gift.
I wish also to speak of your Minnesota King Ctim. It is a grand variety, early, a heavi/ yielderand an excellent silofje sort.
Yours very truly,
J. E. Stoky.
Mr. Story has a great record as a farmer. As a young man, he won the Gold Medal, awarded by the Counties of Lannark and Carlton, for the best farin in these Counties. He was then made Superintendent of the Government Experiment Station of Ontario, Canada ; from there, went as manager of the celebrated "Bow . Park" farm, the "crack" farm of Canada, wliicli posi- . tion he held until he came to Minnesota to take charge , of Mr. J, J. HiU's farm at White Bear Lake.
Choice 9 1.1
Prime 10 11
KED MEDIUM. N., K. & Co.'s
"STERLING" 9 IT,
Choice 9 13
Prime 10 11
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH. N., K.
& Co.'s "STERLING" 8 22
Choice 10 15
I'rime 13 13
Mixed Avlth Timothy 8
ALFALF.\ OR LUCERNE.
K.& Co.'s "STERLING" 12 16
Choice 12 12
Prime 14 10
WHITE. N., K. & Co.'s "STER- LING" 7 25
Choice 8 20
Prime 8 18
SCARLET or CRIMSON. Choice 20 15
Prime 20 12
BOKHARA 10 25
SAINFOIN or ESP AKCETTEE. 30 12
5.76 6.04
6.48 5.67 4.88
9.24 7.68 5.57
7.68 5.94 5.34
10.20 8.40 6.00 5.70 4.92
6.40
9.60 8.40
10.80 9.45 8.12
15.40 12.80 9.28 6.40
12.80 9.00 8.00
17.00 14.00 lO.OO 9.50 8.20 19.00 9.00
IMPORTED AND FANCY GRASSES.
If wanted by mail, add 10 cents a pound for postage. Ten pounds or more supplied at the 100 lb. rate.
Pounds required per acre if
sown alone. Lb. 100 lbs.
RHODE ISLAND BENT 25 25c $18.00
MEADOW FOX TAIL 18 25 18.00
SWEET VERNAL, Perennial. Rarely
sown alone. With other grasses 5 to 8 45 3,5.00
.SWEET VERNAL, Annual 25 20 13. OO
TALL MEADOW OAT 28 25 16.00
Pounds required per acre if sown alone.
TELLOW OAT 25
.SHEEP FE.SCUE 20
TALL FESCUE 25
HARD FESCUE 24
WOOD MEADOW GRA.SS 20
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW 20
Lb. 100 lbs 55c $45.0O
18 10 18 40
25
12.00 12.00 12.00 28.00 16.00
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.
The name by which we have dcRle- nated this Millet has been applied to emphasize the use to which it is now being largely put, as an economical and highly valuable food forstock, especial- ly Hogs; and while it is one of the best varieties to grow on account of tha ready sale with which the seed now meets in most millet markets, for Bird Seed and other commercial purposes, it is from the stan<Ipoint of its merits in raising and fatteningswine thatwegive it prominence and urge its use. While recnmmeniling for all sections, itshigh- est comparative v.alue will, of course, be f ound in those areas whcrecorn cannot be safely or cheaply grown. In siK'h localities HOG MILLET satisfactorily solves the problem as I i,> till! |>ro<itablc raising of swine. Lb., 20c, postpaid; peck, 35c; bu., $1.00; 10 IHI. at 90c.
SIBERIAN MILLET. A new variety from Russia. Karlior tlian eithet German Millet, ConiiiKiti MllU t or Hungarian, and consetjuently very valua- ble for tlie North ; yields rcmarlcihly. Tlie Brookings (S. D.) Agricultural Ex. I)i'riinent Station pronounces it "the most promising variety yet tested." 'j'he plant stools to a remarkable degree, and is not suljject to rust. Peck, 50c; bu.,$1.26: 10 bu. at $1.00.
; EAKLV F0RTI:NE MILLET. A most promising new variety, of which aston-
isliiiig viclds are reported. Claimed to be rust proof, and that chinch bugs will not eat the plant. Pock, 50c: bu.,$1.25; 10 bu. at $1.00.
Giani AN MILLET. 'I'liose who grow ."^111101 for liay will find tlie Southern grown German Millet the best \arictv for that purpose, on account of its givinga ratiker yet liner growUi tlKin the Xorllierii grown >Iil!ets. Peck, 3.-ic; bu.,$1.15; 10 bu. (fi! $1.00.
<:OMMON jAIILLET. K'o<iuircs a dry, light, ricli soil, and ytrows 2'2 to 4 feet high, with a flue bfiUv of stalks and leaves.'and is excellent for forage. Kor hay, sow broad- cast, (iiii5-lialf bushel iier acre, from Mav 1st to Aug. 1st. l-"or grain, sow in ilrills, one peck to the acre, and not later than June 20th. Peck,3<»c; l)u.,80c; 10 bu. (^i. ~5c.
HI'NG.VRIAN. A dark seeded variety, resembling in growtli t he Oerman Millet, but being less rak, and possessing liner stalks. Peck, 35c; bu., $1.00; 10 bu. fe 90c.
NoTthrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Miunenpolis, Minn.
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DROUTH DEFYING FROST RESISTING
BROMUS INERMIS.
So extensively and favorably has Bromus Inermis been men- tioned by the agricultural press, and so unanimovis in its praise have been all those who have tried it, that extended description seems unnecessary. For the benefit, however, of those whose at- tention has not been particularly drawn to its merits, we would say that it comes from Russia.
On the great prairies of that country this marvelous grass thrives luxuriantly. It stands year after year in good soil, yielding enormous crops of excellent hay, and furnishes rich and abundant pasturage.
Bromus Inermis is an inestimable boon to countries where clover does not thrive, and where timothy and other grasses, either tame or wild, yield a light and decreasing crop of hay. It is a thoroughly established success in North and South Dakota, Montana, Wash- ington, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and other States, and its intro- duction into those States means millions of money atlded to their wealth. So far North as Manitoba it has proven an unequalled suc- cess. Mr. S. W. Bedford, Superintendent of the Experimental Farm at Brandon, Manitoba, writes us under date of Nov. 9, 1899:
"The Bromus Inermis has done exceedingly well on the farm here, both on high and low land. Even on <mr gravelly soil and the tops of hills it has given us a fair return, Avhile on the rich, alluvial soil it has yielded us a very heavy crop indeed, exceeding four tons ol dry liay to the acre during the past year. It gives us a very much larger return than timothy, and the cattle prefer it above any hay we have tested here." We have tested its feeding value, both to dairy cattle and for feeding steers, and find that it gives us much better re- sults than any other class of hay."
Mr. L. R. Casey, of the Carrington & Casey Land Co., James- town , N. D., in writing us Nov. 6, 189J, states :
"Our use of Bromus Inermis has been for pasturage, and for thai purpose have found it excellent. It is green much earlier in the spring than prairie grass, and a month later in the fall. Cattle seeh it at any time in preference to the natural grasses. I have every con- fidence that it is of value for this State, and will before long be de- pended on for hay as well as pasturage."
Mr. J. H. Shepperd, Professor of Agriculture N. D. Agricultural College, Fargo, writes us Nov. 15, 1899:
"As pasturage it is preferred to timothy by the cattle, as shown by a trial, where it was fed oil' more closely than timothy in the same pasture. It has the advantage of being early and being green until late in the fall. The fact that the Bromus Inermis resists drouth bet- ter than other cultivated grasses, greatly adds to its value in the Northwest. The eagerness with which it is sought by stock leads me to believe that it is of as much value as timothy for hay and pastur- age, and that the hay is as valuable, ton for ton."
Mr. W. J. SpllI-MAN, Professor of Agriculture of the Washington AgriculturalExperiment Station, on thedateof Nov. 7, 1899, writes us;
•'We have had five years' experience with Bromus Inermis. We find this grass to be well adapted to the wheat soil of this section ol the country. When sown in early spring it makes considerable pas- turage in the fall, and a large yield of hay the second season, provid- ed it Is not pastured too closely the first season. As to the character of hay, I regard it as about equal to timothy for horses, and fully aa BROMUS INEBMIS. good as timothy for cattle. We have secured a large amount of pas-
Thc great grouth SefEtng, Fr0St ^EBisting turage the present summer from a field five years old." Grass. Yields enormous crops of Splendid Itas, and \v. M. HAYS, Professor of Agriculture, Minnesota Agricultural affords rich, abundant pasturage. Our "Stecs Experimental Station, writes us Nov. 8, 1899:
ling" (BraBe of this magnificent grass is unequalled "We have had a great many reports from persons who have forpurits and ittSlT Sermtnatt0n, and less seed tried this grass, and the consensus of opinion is that we have in Bro- of it is required to the acre than of any other grade. mus Inermis a most valuable addition to our agricultural plants."
PRICES. We offer three grades of Bromus Inermis. 25 lbs. at the 100 lb. rate.
WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGE QUANTITIES.
Our "STEELING" grade is the finest possible quality. Our collector writes us from Germany: "In this you have the pick of this year's crop." It is the best, purest, heaviest and strongest growing Bromus we have ever seen. Only 15 lbs. of this grade required to the acre. By mail, postpaid, lb., 35c ; by express or freight, lb., 3oc ; 100 lbs., $17.50. Bags included. , , , , . , ■ i- t,_ o/^
CHOICE is pure seed but lighter in weight, and does not show as high germination. Lb., 30e ; by express or freight, lb., 30c; 100 lbs., $15.50. Bags included. (20 lbs. required to acre.)
PRIME is of good germination and weight, but mixed with seed of clieaper grasses. This IS the grade han- dled by many seed houses, but in the end does not give satisfaction. By mail, postpaid, lb., 35c ; by express or freight, lb., 15c ; 100 lbs., $13.00. Bags included.
This year we for the first time introduce into America seed of this wonderful grass, which resembles Bromus Inermis in character, but, unlike Bromus Inermis, is suited for poor, light soils. It resists any ^ount of burning heat, disappearing where permanent moisture of the soil is a feature. Shade will also kill it off, while frost does not afiect it. Dr. Stebler, o^ the Experimental Station of Zurich, Switzerland, says: "For poor soil it is truly a blessing." Vilmorin, the noted agriculturist of France, states "That he owns lands that he put to tkis grass twenty years ago, and, although the lands have never been manured, the grass still stands extremely well. .
While no grass can be recommended for sandy soils of hopelessly drifting character, Bromus Erectus thrives extremely wetl on soil so poor that other grasses cannot exist. On poor thin soils it is extremely hardy, and re- mains for an indefinite period, affording large yields of hay (as high as 4% tons to the acre are reported) and excel- lent pasturage. 20 lbs. of seed required to the acre. By mail, postpaid, lb., 35c ; by express or freight, lb., 35c ; 100 lbs., $30.00. Bags included.
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Northriip, King & Co., Seed Grorvcrs, Minneapolis, Minn.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S CLOVER GRASS MIXTURES,
For Meadows and Permanent Pastures.
All authorities agree that, for Pasture and Hay, best results are obtained from
% the use of grass seeds in mixture. The reasons are obvious: First — Anum-
I ber of Species will insure a much denser growth than the same number of
% seeds of one or two species, and prove Less Exhausting to the soil, since they live
* to a large extent on different constituents. Second — Seasons that affect some
% grasses adversely are favorable to other sorts, So that with mixtures a failure is
I practically impossible, provided, of course, the seed is good. We take great
I pains in selecting grass seeds, in order to secure the highest germination,
t and our mixtures are based on a full appreciation of the requirements of different soils
f for which they are intended.
^mixture you made up for ■ ^ Mr. Peavey's Highcroft
ME. A. H. POEHLEB,
! Treas. H. Poehler Co.. Grain ; Ck)iiimission Merchants, Minneapolis.
"The permanent pasture mixtures you made up last
Spring for forty acres of our ^ ^ ^
Renville County farm made an S Farm has done splendidly, excellent catch, and is very ^ It was a fine mixture and thick on the ground. Although mide a good catch. During the original cost is greater, l(j§)the sixteen years I have believe that such mixtures as ^ been in this country 1 have these are, in the long run, w. been trying to get such VERY MUCH MORE ECO- mixtures as are so success- NOMICAl and PROFITABLE ^ ful and permanent in Eng- than the VARIETIES ORDI-^land. Yours is, by all NARILY USED FOR PAS- means, the best I have yet TURES in the Northwest. ® seen. Yours truly, Yours truly, ^ J. STRUDWICK,
H. POEHLER CO." % Wayzata, Minn.
The permanent pasture
MR. .J. STRDUWICK,
Sapt. Mr. F. H. Peavey's Highcroft Farm.
Onrnill linTinri We ask purchasers to observe that we are able to offer, at these very low figtirc.i, onl> \rrlilAI Nil I liir ' from the fact that we make up larye quantities before the commencement of theseason, Ui UUinU llUIIUUi therefore nothing cari be taken out. We cannot afford to add an_. thiny to the mixture^ on account of the slight marj^in upon which we have figured. We shall be happy, however, to make estimates oa anv special mixtures desired by our patrons. Our recommendations for quantity to the acre is fixed on the basis of good, fair seeding. The quantity can, of course, be spread over uiore or less ground, as the case may demand. ^-25 lbs. supplied at the 100 lb. price.
Lbs. per acre. Per lb. Per 100 lbs.
Fordry and high grounds, light soils 22 14c ^11.20
For dry and high grounds, strong soils
For moist grounds and rich soils
For moist grounds, occasionally overflowed
For orchards and shaded places
No. 1.
No. 2. N". 3. No. 4. No. 5.
Wo. 10. No. 1 1. No. 12. No. 1 3. No. 14.
For high anddrv grounds, light soils
For high and dry grounds, heavy or clay soils
For moist grounds and rich soils ■
For top seeding to improve pasturage on low, rich ground or marshes
For orchards and shaded places
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"The Clover and Timothy ('STERLING') I got of you is the best Seed I ever saw. I let a neighbor look at it to-day, and the result was I had to order $io.oo WQi^H for him right away. Enclosed find the money.
GEO. H. GORDON.
Willow Creek, Montana. '
"Your Seeds have always given the very best ol satisfaction, especially your 'Sterling* Brands ol Grass Seeds, which are the best and cleanest I have ever seen. I believe I have told my neighbors and friends hundreds of times that I thought your house to be the best seed house in the Northwest, and furnished seeds especially adapted to our wants.
H. C. CONSTANCE, New Richmond, Wis."
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growlers, Mint, aplis, Minn.
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Degctable Secbs,
EVERY VARIETY WE LIST IS GOOD.
In making up our list of Vegetables it is our aim to include those only which ! possess REAL MUKIT, and to describe and illustrate them TRUTHFULLY. :
Attention, too, is called to the fact that in leading sorts we mention the ^ Number of Seeds to be found in our packets. ;
liear in mind, please, that our Seeds are TESTED AS TO GERMINATION ; before we send them out. ;
(For Roots see page 46.) Large for the unripe flower heads, which
ARTICHOKE SEcD.
Green Globe. Ci rown
are highly esteemed
ASPARAOUS seed. {For Asparagus roots seepage 4(;.) COLUi^IBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE. Gives im- mense j'ield of clear white shoots. A most distinct and valuable variety. The shoots remain w iite, without earthing or artificial blanching, as long £ s fit for use, and \,t can be depended upon to give 80 tc 90 per cent, of white plants from seed. '
PALMETTO. Mammoth in size, even ar i regular in growth and appearance. Usually ready f'. r market be- fore other varieties
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL. A standard sort, color deep green. Quality first-class, spreads less than other sorts. Yields from li t{) ;iO sprouts from a single plant
BARR'S MAMMOTH. Produces very la rge stalks. Qual- ity excellent
BROCCOLI. WHITE CAPE. We consider this the best variety. Color creamy white. Can be grown where caul-
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PURPLE CAPE. Best variety for the North, being earlier than the white
BRUSSELS SPROUTS, improved dwarf. Produces on the stem small heads resembling miniature cabbages. The sprouts are used as greens, and become very tender when touched by frost, bow in May and manage as winter cabbage 5
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BEANS— DWARF, SPRINQLESS, WAX PODDED.
PW/CeS.— I^lcase note that our quarc and pound p-^iccs on Beans include PRSPa YMENT of POSTAGE by us. If want d by Hxpress or Frcighi wi h Other Sreds, deduct l.'V cts perqua't Pints supplie« ai Quart P ites. Pecks and Half Bushels at Bushel Prices. Une quart will plant a row 100 feet long.
Ow>ne to 'he almost complete f.>ilure of the Kean Crop in nil parts of the coun- try, prices are ruling extremely hitch. Write f.<r speciiil prices un bushel lots and 100 lb. lots or over, stating quantity wan'rd.
Our pkts. of Beans contain on an average about 100 Seeds. Large Pkt. BLACK WAX IMPROVED PROLIFIC. Very early. Pods round,
WBi'liill illllllllllllBIBlB full, stringless. fine quality 5c
iikU; l lli < IIIIIIM.WIHII9 BLACK WAX. Challenge. Extra strain of Dwarf Black W ax. .. 5 BLACK WAX. Carrie's Rtist Froof. Mat pods. Very early and
productive 5
BURPEE'S NEW STRINGLES.S. Green Pod (\ewl. The only I stringless Green Pod in cultivation. Earlier than the Ked Val-
*•] entine or Yellow Six Weeks 5
NiKunnin CRYSTAL WAX. Early, nmnd, translucent pod 5
'it Wmm DAVIS KIDNEY WAX. (New.) An entirely distinct sort. vSeed
is entirely white, without ej'e. Pods flat, "long, white, straight and handsome. Very hardy and productive. \'aluable for
, , ,^„.,. market gardeners and canners' use. Valuable either in a green
'li'MlMllMMIIJ or drv state -5
DETROIT WAX. An improved Golden Wax, and less liable to rust 5 GOLDEN EYE WAX. Veryearlv. I'reefrom rust. Pods yellow, flat 5 GOLDEN WAX. (Improved i Ijarlv flat, yellow pod. Fopularsort5 KEENEY'S RUSTLESS GOLDEN "\VAX. Pods yellow, meaty, and
entirely stringless, even when large enough to sliell 5
PERFECTION WAX. Yellow, flat, stringless pods, early and
more productive than Golden Wax 5
PINK EYE WAX. Early. Kesembles Detroit Wax 5
REFUGEE WAX. Very productive; early. For early or late
solving 5
SADDLE BACK WAX. Pods very large, round and very solid .. 5 WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX. Pure \v ax Pods, long, flat, and
not likelv to rust 5
YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX. A Giant among I Jeans. The pods frequently reach a length of 10 inches. Tl^ey are of a rich golden color, tender and delicious when cooked 5
BEANS, DWARF OR SNAP, GREEN PuD.
BEST OF ALL. Early and of superior quality. Pods, which are
=pla=lied with red, are round and fleshy 5
BOSTON FAVORITE. (Goddard.) Pods green, splashed with red. 5
CANADIAN WO:SrDER. Pods very long and abundant 5
CHINA RED EYE. i^arly. Continues long in bearing ..... . 5
EARLY MOHAWK. Can be planted earlier than most beans on account of its hardiness . . . . 5 EXTRA EARLY VALENTINE. (Kound pod.) Our stock of this importanl variety is of the best. L nder favorable conditions pods are usually ready to pick in about thirty-three days__
from germination. Largelv grown by Southern truckers. •>
EARLY LONG YELLOW SIX^VEEKS Full, flat, green pods ■>
HORTICULTURAL. Pods full, green, splashed with red ^
RiiFUGEE. Extra Early. Two weeks earlier than the late •>
BEFUC'ES. Xoite or 1000-to-l. The best pickling sort 6
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REMEMBER that our <|iiart prices on BeunH include PREPAY3IENT of TOSTAGE BY U.S. If wanted by expres§ OT freight with otiier seeds, deduct 15 CENTS A QUART or 7 cents a pint. Tints supplied at quart price. Pecks and balf bushels at bushel prices.
DWARF OR BUSH LIMA.
These easily rank as the most valu- able vegetable iiilrodiiction of recent years. Those who have not grown the IJwarf lAuia Beans, should try them. Kp garden is complete, no table' is prop- erly supplied without them.
Pkt. Qt. '.iibii. BURPEE'S. Most popu-
larsort. Seed large .... 10c 60c $!i.25 r>REER\S. Fine 11a vor, thick, sweet and succu- lent
THORBURN or KKUM-
ERLE. Fine flavor
HENDERSON'.S or ,SIE- VA. Kot equal in qual-
EARGE AVHITE LIMA.
Largely grown, highly
KING OF THE GARDEN EIMA. Best large ; pro-
Dwarf Lima Bean.
DREER'S tlMA. Thick and fine quality; : KENTUCKY WONDER. (Old Homestead.)
state. Enormously productive
LAZY WIFE. So named on account of the large number of pods it affords,
Best variety for use in a green
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WHITE CREA.SEBACK. (Karly.) Pods light green in color, stringless and of line quality 5
GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. Pods large, beautiful, bright golden color; very productive; qualityfine 5 SCARLET RUNNER. Ornamental and useful. The vine is graceful ; flowers are of a brilliant scar- let, and the Beans are of excellent quality, either when shelled or in a dry state 5 40 1.60
FIELD BEANS.
Pkt. Qt. Bu. 40c $2.25 40 2.25 40 2.25
CHOICE NAVY 5
/ " MEDIUM 5
" MARROW 5
Pkt.
BED KIDNEY 5
BROWN or SWEDI.SH 6
ENGLISH or BROAD WINDSOR 5
Qt. Bu. 50c #3.50 50 3.26 50 6.00
TWO WONDERFUL WHITE FIELD BEANS.
THE C.VLIFORMA WONDER,or IMPROVED TREE, is easily tlie heaviest yielding Bean known. It is a field variety. The seed resem bles the well known "Navy,"' and, on account o( its whiteness and small size, commands the highest price in all markets. It has the addi tional merit of being pure stock. It is to us n source of constant wonder that Bean growers, otherwise intelligent, should plant mixed seed, as mixed stock always sells at from 25 to 50 pei cent, less than straight stock. A few cent.s ex tra expended on the seed moans many dollars in the crop. 12quarts<)f the California WonderBeaii will plant an acre. Price, large pkt., 10c; qt., 40c, postpaid. By express or freight, qt., 20c; peck. 80c ; bu., $3.25 ; 10 bu. @ $3.00.
Tlds engraving is from a photograph tEiken by ourselves of a vine of theOAU- rOBNIA Wonder, or Impkoved Teee Bean, Kent us by Emma Stoue, of Mora, Minn., which bore JjC /jods, and which shelled out so< bean!-, the product of a SIXULIi BEAN.
"one story good only until another is told."
•' Your CALIFORNIA WONDER Bean is the GRE.\TEST YIELDER I HAVE EVER BEEN. I notice that Emma Stone srew 8t>l Beans fiom one sin- gle vine. I have just shelled the Beans from ONE STALK and have 900 Beans. L. R. CROCKER, Minnesota."
"another county heard from."
••Yotir CALIFORNIA WONDER Bean YIELDED ENORMOUSLY. I have •elected three of tlie best stalks and counted the beans on tliem. One Rave 1,1G8, the second 982 and the third 874, in nil 3,021 matnred benns from ONLY THREE BEANS PLANTED. This. I think, will pretty nearly beat them all. L. O. MOLIN, Lewis Lake, Minn."
^AAXA^AA^AAA^A^A ^^^.^ spitce rs^rcsVrved f<M'*u*st«>ry ^jiiTt jw^ill Ix'at Moliii's. y
EARLY 'ARISTOOK FIELD BEAN.
Several years ago one of our customers, a farmer in Aristook, Maine, sent us samples of a Bean, saying that they were the earliest white Bean grown, and t hat on that account, as well as their quality and productivenees, tUey were in great favor with Bean growers in that locality.
We tested them alongside of every other field sort, and found theiu not only the earliest by a (rood many dayw, but one of the greatest yielders we ever saw. Tliey will certainly mature where no other variety will make a crop. F. E. McKinney, of Northern Minnesota, writes :
"You have a ffreat t/ifn(7 in this bean. I havo been a bean grower for twenty years, and know what I am talkine aboat. It was just sixty-two days from the ttm» I planted the need until I pulled Ihem. It is a ijood bean anywhere and for anybody, but where extreme earlinasti is desired it i» ill* moMt valtKtble bean I ever saio.*'
They are pure white, medium size. Large pkt., 10c; qt., 50c; peck, $1.00; bu., $3.00. Bags included.
Note. — Not only ore the Aristook Beans of great value wherethe seasonsare short, butthey should be grown eTcrywhere. All experienced Bean growers know that failure of the Bean crop is more often due to dry weather late in the seaHon than to any other cause. The Aristook Beans are ripe and ready to pull about the time other iorts are thinking about filling.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
M EDMUND S \ TURNIP BLOOD.
N., K. & CO.'S SELECTED STOCK.
Our Packets of Beet contain on tlie average aljoiit 500 Seeds One oz. sows 50 ft. of drill. 6 to tt lbs. for an acre. Earliness, Color, Form, Productiveness and Quality are important points in vegetables-and the last few years liave marked very great improvements m Beets. Each ot the varieties shown in our list has its well dehned place^ Our Beet Seed we believe to be unsurpassed for purity and
excellence
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EXTRA EAKLY EGYPTIAN. The earlest sort. Turnip shaped, small, symmetrical, deep blood, color. Pkt., 3c; Oz., 7c; U lb., 15c; 1 lb., 40c.
*^ CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. An improved strain of Egyptian, quite as early, but larger and smoother. Pkt., Ac; oz., 10c; % lb., 20c; 1 lb., 60c. •--ECLIPSE. Makes rapid growth. Top small, quality fine, larger than Egyptian, but not as deep a red in color. Pkt., 3c; oz^ 7c; I4 lb., 15c; lib. 40c. £-^^EDMVTN»'S IMPROVED BI^OOD TURNIP. A handsome, clean, tvirnip-shaped blood beet. Skin and flesh are of a deep; blood-red, sweet and tender ni quality, and unsurpassed foi solidity and keeping purposes The roots grow regular and arc of good marketable size. The tops are small, allowing therii to be grown closely together. They niabure early, and give every sat isfaction as a bunching sort. Pkt, 4c; oz., 10c;i41b., 15c;llb.,4f>o
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^ K. & CO.'S MARKET GAR- DENER'S. This is the ideal Beet tor market Gardeners and the . home garden. It is very symmetrical, with small tap root and but few fibrous roots ; color outside is deep blood-red ; inside, layers of blood-red and light-red alternately. When cooked they are a beautiful dark-red throughout, fine grain- ed and unsurpassed in quality. At tlie age of "Bassano" it is larger, while it continues to grow until late in the fall, attaining a large size, and making a good selling and eating beet for winter. One sowing onlv is necessary to produce early beets for market and main crop for winter use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 1.41b., 30c; 1 lb., 60p.-
'^ARLY BI.OOD TURNIP. Roots turnip shaned, deep crimson, tender and sweet. Pktf, 3c ; oz., 5c ; 141b., 10c ; 1 lb., 35c.
f^ALF-I^ONG BLOOD, this is rapidly becoming a very popular sort, and will nrobably produce more bushels from "
IS in charge of the Tail Cmintn Exhibit e State Fair this Oar county took first prize for the best
r X h ib i t of VPQ'-tables, _ ,
which were mostly grown frmi seeds Maived f oni your house It affords me Rreat pleasure to speak for their high quality and the satisfaction they ^ave^always^iven our co^^^^^^^^^ ^^.^^
r>rnbab1v nroducc inore Dusneis irorii a
Si?en a7ea than any other sort, as it does not occupy as much space in
the row as the turnip shaped varieties.
FOR MAI^GEL WURZEL (STOCK FEEDING BEET), SEE PAGE 6. FOR SUGAR BEET (FINEST STRAINS), SEE PAGE ^ O.
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Northntp, Kin^ & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD CABBAGE.
First in Head! First in Market! P\r»t in th« Hearts of Gardeners."
(KAKI.Y.) We intrcKhiccd tliis Cabbage in at wliicli time our t^tock was limited. We reccivc-<l so tiiany letters of praise and con- , }~'ratiilatii)n n-LcardiiiK it, that it seemed as tliouijli ever.\- one wlio tried it must liave v I written to make known tlieir satisfaction.
All (lardeners are so familiar with the W'akefiehl Cabbages that description is nn- necessary. Tlie i/nirravintr shows the charac- ter of the AVashiiij^toii AVul«-fiehl. and it is perhaps sufficient to say tliat it leads all other strains of this popnl.-ir varietv in
lOarliness, .Size of Head and Fnritv of Stork.
i^^^^^^ $400''^'^
In lKt7 Angus McDnwcll, of Wausaukee, Wis., wrote us: "Your Wa.shingtoii Wakefield beats anjthing I ever saw in the cabbage tine. Isold some sixty-live days after planting the seed. The heads averaged 4'4 lbs. each, and this with very little care. It will hereafter be my early and principal cabbage." In 18!)8 he writes: Your Wasliiiigtoii Wakefield and Harvest Home arc (iie two best cabbages tliat grow. The Washington Wakefield was two weeks earlier than the Lightning or Kx p r<*ss. and heads as hard as the late sorts."
"Out of Ul'l plants of I In- Harvest Home that I set out fi-<mi a single packet of seed, not one plant failed to head." "Any gardener giving _\ our seed.s a trial will surely order of you again."
"Your Washington Wakefield Cabbage is the surest header, and has the largest heads of any early cabbage I ever handled. Your Model C'aulillower surpasses everything I have ever had."
(Signed,! Henkt JOHNSTOX, Monarch, Mont.
other variety of Earlv Cab- respects in promising you
I want to let you know that tlie Washington Wakefield Cabbage surpassed any ; we had here. We took'the first to market July lath. Keceive my most sincere
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tny full order for seeds next year,
Large Pkt. Oz. %lb. Lb. EARLY JKRSEY WAKEFIKLW.
Heads ;irc ver\ hard, compact, solid and conical of shai)e. Few outside leaves. W e do not ad- mit that onr stock has any su- perior e.xcept the Washington
Wakelield 5c 2.5c 60c $3.2.'j
CH AKLKSTOIS W ,1 KK 1' I K L I>. A large and superior strain of the Jensey Wakefield 5 30 1.00
BAKLY WINNIG.STADT. Very early. Will grow a hard head under circumstances where most sorts would fail. Heads regular, conical, verx- iiard, and keep well both summer and winter 5 15 35
ALLHEAl) EARLY. The char- acteristics of this splendid new Cabbage can be summarized In a few wordsj Earliiiess, large size, uniformity, great produc- tiveness, excellent quality, and its usefulness as an all-the- year round Cabbage ,5 20 60
N., K. & CO.'S H ARA'EST HOME. Late. We have yet to see the Cabbage of Equal Quality that will yield as large a weight from a given area as the Har- vest Home. We hav;; yet to see the Cabbage (hat will eepial it in'Keliability of Heading, Lni- forniity of .Size ;in<l Solidity of Head. We unhesitatingly rec- ommend it to any one desiring the best Cabbage for Fall aixl Winter keeping or Kraut mak- ing 10 25 75
KXPRESS. The earliest of all. Small solid heads, fine qual- ity 5 15 35
.SUREUE.Al). (MainCrop.) Large, round, llattened he.'ids, re- markable for its certainty to head; one of the best varieties for main crop 5 1."; 50
EARLY YORK. Largely grown for early use 1 !•> 40 1.
SUCCESSION. About a week later than the Early Summer, but double the size, fit for ex- hibition; sure header 5 1~, 40 1.
AXL .SEASONS. A fine second early; attains a large size 5 15 40 1.
Large Pkt. LARGE LATE DRUMHEAU.
Main crop; winter .5c
DRITMHEAO SAVOY". Fine
quality 5
ROCK RED. Hest Ked sort.
Much used for pickling !i
HENOERSONS EAJtLY SUM- MER. Deservedly popular with market gardeners throughout the country. It forms large, solid, round, llattened, com i)act heads of excellent finality. The heads average over double the size of the Jersey Wake- field, while it matures only ten or twelve days later
Joil\ ABLB, Scholieia, \\*is".
Oz. V4 lb. Lb. 15c 50c $1.60
15 15
40 40
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Our Packets of Cabbage con- tain on an av- L'ra|;e about : i>oo Seeds. One ounce for a bed of forty feet will pro- duce about 2000 plants.
"Your Washington Wakefield Cabbage is the host I ever raised."— T. C. Joil.N.soN, 1 lolcomb, Neb. "Tour Washington Wakefield Cabbage is the ONLY K1NI> that has proven a perfect success with us."
MK6. U. M. P.(VUD0CK, Ilogaa, Montana.
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HOLLAND CABBAQE. ' , H y
(The Genuine Stock.)
m some important particulars this is the most , .
remarkable Cabbage yet produced. In fact, it well illustratesThe truth thai "merit will ivin," in that while it was introduced only about four years ago, it has already become the favorite sort with those who have had the true stock. The heads, which are very solid and deep, are of medium size, averaging about 8 lbs. in weiglit; in color, they are entirely distinct; in point of quality they have no superior, and they keep better than any other sbrt, the heads being as solid and perfect when taken vip in the spring as when put away in the fall-^ At that time no cabbage './ill sell beside them even at one-half the price. Large pkt., He; oz., 30c; I/4 lb., 85c; lb., $3.00.
We import our Holland or Banish Ball Head cabbage direct from the best grower in Denmark.
\ Mr. B. L. Grant, of Hudson, Wis., writes: I am very pleased with your stock of J!foiia22d Cabfoag-e. The
t seed for eight acres, was from you; that for four acres was from another firm. Yours was splendid. The J Cabbage on the other four acres was not good and they rotted very badly. I regard the Holland as the com- ing Cabbage. Shall plant twenty acres of it next year, and slmll M'rint j^otir seed exclusively.
In the past twelve years I find I have bought from your house Oi'cr 3,000 ifos. 0/ Ojji'ow Seed, large quantities of Cabbage aiid other seeds, and they liave always proven uniformly good, hoth as respects purify of stock and strong germination.
THE LTJPTON. Considered by Mr. Lupton, the well known cabbage specialist, to embody all the points to be de- sired in a late calibage. It is a selection from Excelsior Flat Dutch, and a little earlier. Color dark bluish green. Stem short and strong, heads large, but not coar!^. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 3.5c; 1,4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.25.
BKIDGEPOKT DKUMHEAD. Late, large head, very solid, good shipper. Pkt., 5c;oz., 30c ;i4 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
LOUISVILLE DRUMHEAD. Popular in the South. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c ; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
Reliable American Grmnn Cabbage S^ed. — It is what every one wants and what every one GETS who bays seed from us. Mark- et Gardeners and other larpe planters in the habit of payint; Fancy Prices will save Money in the seed and make it in the crop by using OUT stocks.
Nortlirup, King & Co.'s Selected (late) Flat Dutcli Cabbage, (Private Stock.)
Nortlirup, King" & Co.'s Selected Late Flat Dutch. A low g-rowing variety, heads large, bluish green, i;ound, solid, broad and flat on. the top; an excellent fall and winter variety, and a good keeper. It is a sure header. Our stock has been grown from carefully selected heads, and we con- sider it superior to any other strain of Flat Dutch Cabbage on the market. Large pkt , 5c; oz., 15c; U lb., 50c; lb., .$1.50.
Northrup, King <£• Co., MLnneapolis, Minn.
Your seeds have rny highest endorsement. The Washington Wakefield (Jabbage is the surest header of any large Cabbage I have ever tried in this State. I have alwaj's made it a special object to raise a good garden, «nd from childhood up I have worked in the garden more or less. I believe that most of my neighbors use your seeds, or have this season. If you wish to refer to anyone here you can use my name. This ranch is noted all over for its always good garden . Ei.MER E. CRAWFORD, Mgr. Bloomington Land <fe Live Stock Co., Shawmut, Mont.
Your Washington Wakefield Cabbage is the best I ever raised. T. C. Johnson,
Holcomb, Neb. Your Washington Wakefield Cabbage has all the merits you claim for it. None suits us for early use except Washington Wakefield. It makes heads, and good ones, with such a small amount of rain. JMES. ELLA Blume,
Liridell, Kan.
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CELERY, ETC.
Ou» Packets of Celery contain on tho averape ubout «,0()0 SKKDS.-One Oz. of Seed will produce about
Lar^c pkt
KALAMAZOO. Xamed and introduced by us in 18SS, and we have never seen a betterCelery sinc<
3,000 Flantf^. . Oz. Ulb. Lb.
tli"a'tVinle, when we sent it out as the "best celery urown. Not a self-blanching varietv l>ut 'vi;i{ l^;::iy. tlfe sn^ht extra labor in treating it. Perfectly sol.d. ^^ll^^^^r^'^^^'::^":-^ 30e ,5ct«.7..
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Northrup, King & Co.'s MODEL Cauliflower.
Large pkt. Oz. CORN SALAD or Fetticus. Large Kound
Leaved
CRESS. Curled or Pepper 5
TRUE WATKK CKIiSS "
CAULIFLOWER.
One Ounce of Seed will produce 1,000 Plants. NORTHKUP, KING & CO.'S MODEL. Several years ago we received from Denmark a sample of caubllower; "'f 'eUer ac- conipanving it claimed it to be a superior strain. We Pl-intcc tb?s in our trial grounds, and after comparing it carefully wi« all other earlv varieties, we concluded that was fairly entitle to be called tiiebestcaulitlower on the grounds '1 he very earl.CNt Bortf while in solidity of hea.l aiul purity of ooK.r we IY'^,."?^?' seen its etiual. It is the best for early planting; 'jest a so tor late planting on account of its close grosvuig l';''''Vi, , of the l-Ue many nVore plants to be grown on a given ^'^ a than of the late spreading sorts. Pkt., 30c- '2 ox $l.«o; «z., $^.00; Ulb., $7.00. lb., $2.'5.00. Try the Model CauliHower.
"Your M.„M Cnnunnwe.r is the best in th. JJ'"'',f^«,t*an™ XaTie
flrmH I luul ciMmu' and CaulHinum- in mnrkrt /«■/..;■- aitw unc elst, ana liiai 18 Bayini; a Kood deal.'^-WiLLAUD GOOD, Suudiiuce, \\ yo.
HENDERSON'S SNOWRALL. Excel- lent for both early and late planting. Grown from stock seed obtained from originators. Pkt., L5c ; <>/.., «Oc: 'l'Oz-, $1.00; o/..,$1.7r,; i.ill)-. $«>•<»<>:
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFITRT. Short stem, verv line .stock. VM., tr>r : % oz., T.-ic; oz., ^il.a.'i; I4 lb., $(5.00; lb., $15.00.
EARLY ERFURT. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1.00; lb., $7.00.
WALCIIEREN. Vers' late and hardy. Pkt., 10c; oz., 3.5c; >., lb., $1.00.
AIITUBIN GIANT. Large, late. Pkl., 10c; <)/,., 3.5c; U lb., $1.00.
Golden Self-Blanching Gelery.--N.,K.&Go's Special Stock.
Report of Cauliflower test from Mich- Iffan AKricultural College: "nODEL CAULIFLOVVI R tho best of 12 varle- tifs grown. Heads were large, com- pact and gllstenuig white. Ripens be- fore Enrly Dwarf Erfurt."
GOLDEN SELF-RLANCH ING. Solid, resembling White Plume, except it is a rich golden yellow. With- out banking or any cover- ing, assumes a beautiful
g<)lden color. Kegularstock .> 20 50 1.75 GOLDEN SELF-BL.VNCH-
ING N., K. & Co.'s Pri- vate Stock. This i.s the fincBt arul purest stock of this noted celerj- to be obtained. The seed was saved at great ex- pense from plants grown under such con- ditions of soil and cli- mate as to make the product especiall J' fine 10 501.50 6.00
PERFECTION HARTWELL
Finest and largest of the
winter varieties 5 15 40 1.26
HENDEUSON 'S WHITE PLU:>IE. Handsome, crisp, self-blanching sort, of very easv cultivation. The
earliest known 15 50 1.50
DWAKF GOLDEN HEART.
Well known popular varie- tv, excellent keeper 5 15 40 1.25
GIANT PASCAL. A large growing sort, of superior flavor. Excellent for late
use. Easily blanched 5 15 40 X.ih
PINK PLU.VIE. One of the best of the red celeries. Of fine table quality and
excellent keeper 5 15 «o a.oo
CELERAIC. (Turnip Kooted Celery.) Large Er- furt. Koots large, smooth,
excellent flavor 5 10 35 1.25
CHERVIL. Curled. For
flavoring and garnishing.. 5 10 20 60 TUREIIOU.S. Koots edible.. 5 10 '•^'> LOO CHICORY. Large Rooted. The roots are much used
for coffee
COLLARDS. True Geor- gia ■''• »'"> +0
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(ARROli
•NORTnRVP, KINO & CO'S. EXHIBITION 5T0CKS, IDEAL IN SHAPE & COLOR^
OUK rACKETS of CAKKOT con- tain on tlio average about 0,000 ' SEEDS.
One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill. 3 to 4 lbs. for one acre.
EAKI.Y FRENCH FORCING. The earliest variety, largely grown for forc- ing: purposes; globular shaped. root of an orange red color. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10c; V4. lb., 20e; lb., 60c, postpaid.
EARLY SCAREET, or SHORT HORN. One of the most popular varieties grown; color deep orange; one of the best for table use. Pkt., 3c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
OXHEART, or GUERANDE. This fine and very popular Carrot is inter- mediate as to length between tlie half long varieties (such as Danver's) and the Scarlet Horn Carrots, but much thicker than the latter, being at the top from four to five inches in diameter. Flesh, bright orange, fine grained and sweet. It is of very fine quality for ta- ble use and equally good for stock. Where other sorts require digging. Ox- heart can be easily pulled, making it a particulary desirable sort for soils so stiff and hard that other sorts do not do well. Pkt., 3c; oz., 10c; lb., 20c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
CHANTENAY. As a table variety it is first-class; in shape it is larger than the Scarlet Horn, and also broader at the shoulder. The flesh is of a beauti- ful, rich, orange color, and of the finest quality; it is medium early, with small tops. Roots taper slightly but are uni- formly stump rooted. Gives great sat- isfaction in both the market and pri- vate garden. Pkt., 3c; oz., 10c; »4 lb., 30c; lb. 60c, postpaid.
IMPROVED DANVER'S HALF EONG. A first-class Carrot for all soils; inform, midway between the Long Orange and Short Horn. The root is of a rich, dark orange color and grows very smooth and handsome; twenty to thirty tons per acre not being an unusual crop. Pkt.,3c;oz., 10c; i41t).,30c; lb., 60c, postpaid.
IMPROA'ED LONG ORANGE. A well known standard sort, roots long, thickest near the crown, tapering regularly to a point ; color, deep orange ; suitable for the table and main field crop. Pkt., 3c; oz., 10c; 141b., IJjc; lb., 50c, postpaid.
FOR STOCK FEEDJNG CARROTS, SEE PAGE 7.
Otir MASTODON (white) and VICTORIA (yellow) lead all other varieties. They are of IDEAL SHAPE, EASILY LIFTED FROM THE GROUND, FINE IN QUALITY and ENORMOUSLY PRODUCTIVE.
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No wonder this man I,ool{S llin>i)y. He is sure of tlie lirst Sweet Com of the season.
PRICES.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S
Ten Days Earlier than any other Sweet Com.
Tliis rciiiarhjiljle varii-ty, wliicli wo li.Tve named OI'" UA V ," has liitlierto bct ii controlled V)V two I^Iiniicapolis market fjardenerp, who, on account of beiufj; able to briii;; it to market from one totwo w«-ek» before any other variety was readv, have lieen able to realize «loul)le ai:<( ticblo the price received later for Cory, I'irst of All, Jva rly Minnesota, or any of the other sorts Jiithcrlr) considered to be tlie earliest. For the reason that they were makins: so much out of thisva- riet\', tliey have hitherto steadfastly refused to pa;t with a single kernel of tlie seed. We felt, however, that we must' have this corn for onr customers, and "as every corn has its jjrice," we finally secured i he stock.
"I'KKP OF DAY" corn, in addition to its sensational earliiiess, is entirely disi iiict in .-ippearance and hal)it of growth. The stalk Krf)ws from 1 liree to four feet in height. The ears average about .') inches in length, _aud are of jjerfect form, well tilled out to the tip. When cooked, the coru is exceedingly sweet and tender.
An important fact to bear in mind is, that oiir claim for earliness is not based solelj' on "trial oround" observation, bnt on the actual, practical marketing of the crop in a large market for several seasons past.
Our stock of "PKEP OF DAY" corn is as yet so lim- ited that we cannot tlus year olTer l;ir.t;er cjuantities
than two quarts to anv siiiLcle purchaser. JJv mail,
postpaid, large pkt., 15c; pint, 50c; qt., 80c ; 2 qts., $1.35. By express or freij^ht, pint, 4()c : d. Co.- : ■> (|ts., $1.00.
Market and private gardeners plantiiijr this variety will V)e Bure of havin<^ tlie first sweet corn on the market. Tliey can also realize large returns on tiieir investment 1)3' selling- to their neighbors any surplus seed thej' may be able to save and are dis- posed to part with.
Everyone Welcomes the FIKST SWEET CORN OF THE SEASON, and there is a natural strife amontj gardeners to realize the excellent price that the earliest com of good quality in variabl\- brings.
Market Gardeners and "Private Planters will do well to consider that our Northern Grown Seed will give them earlier corn than will seed of the same varieties grown farther south. Our Seed Corn is thoroughly tested before it leaves onr hands.
NOTE.— We are frequently asked wliat varieties should be planted in order to secure a successioti of sweet corn throughout the season, lo all who are in doubt, and those already satisfied, let us say : Plant "I'eep of Day" for earliest ; Portland for mediiun, and N., K. & Co.'s Zig Zag for late, and secure the very best sweet corn in each class.
SWEET CORN.
One quart will plant 200 Hills; 8 to 10 quarts for an acre in Hills. OUR PACKETS contain on the average about 1~><> Seeds. Please bear in mind that our quart prices INCLUDE POSTAGE. Pints supplied at quait. Pecks at bushel prices. DEDUCT 5 cts. a pint, 10 cts. a quart, if sent by express or freight.
EXTRA EARLY.
Large pkt. Qt. Bu. MAMMOTH WHITE COKY. The earliest strain of Cory corn.
Has the largest kernel and ear
EXTRA EARLY WHITE COUY. Earliest variety (except "Peep
of Day") ; excellent <i ualit v
EXTRA EARLY €ORV. Kesembles the White Cory, but with
red cobs
KENDEL'S EARLY" GIANT. Ears attain a tremendous size, 8
to 10 inches long, 12 to IS rows. Very early. Pure white, sweet
and tender '
EARLY MINNESOTA. A standard earl V sort of excellent qualitv BURPEE'S I'^IUST OF ALL. Ears of good size, sweet and tender. N., K. & CO.'S X.VXX. A variety greatly in favor with our locsd
market gardeners, who i)ref('r it to any ot licr sort. Earliertlian
Early Minnesota. Ears twelve losved and large
SECOND EARLY. PORTLAND SWICET TOKN. This variety is not quite as early
as the Cory, but n<'arly so, and it w ill pay you to Avait a few
days for it. In sweet ness and del ieaey of llavor it excels any
early Sweet Corn grown. Private families prt)n<)unce it the
best. Market gardeiu'rs aifinirc (lie truUc witli it
CROSBY. Most excellent qualitv
NONE srCII. Large ears of excellent (|ualitv
PERKY'S II VIiKli>. Largest eared of anv of "the earlv varieties. MOOItlC's I'ONCOUf). Productive: earsliirge; <iualit"vexcellent HICKOX's lAIPROVED. Ears very handsome: very whiteand
rich in llavor
LATE.
N.,K.& CO.'S ZIfJ ZAG EVEUtJItEEN. Furnishes corn of the
finest qnalil V iq) to t he I iuie of frost 10 .'JO ft.'i.'i
STOWELL'S KVEIMilCEEN. ( )ne of t lie most popular varieties, r, 25 2.00
OLD COLONY. A lavorite in t he East. Verv sweet !i 2J» 2.<l(l
BLACK MFXiCAN. ( J rains black. Verv sweet 6 30 2..-.0
E<;YI*TI AN. \ it\- sweet :ind tender 6 25 2.00
LATE MAMMO I II. Ka rs hi rge, rich and sweet 5 25 2.25
COUNTRY <ii:NTLEM AN. ICa rs large, rows irregular, delicious 5 .'10 ' 2..'-.0
SWEET FOI>l>ER < OHN. i.See F<'ield .Seeils. page 15.) 1.2.5
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CUCUMBERS.
Owe Packets of Cucumbers contain, on the av 300 Seeds.
Large Pkt.
NOKTHRUP, KING & CO.'S SIBEKIAN.
Tl)e earUest 5c
NORTHKUl", KING & CO.'.S PICKLING. It would be difficult to "make to order" a better pickling cucumber than this. It is very productive, l^lesh crisp and ten- der, and covered with spines. Color deep
erage, about
Oz. ^41b. Lb. 10c 30c COc
Prodvictive, Fruit siiiall.
Westerfield's Cliicago Pickling:.
Japanese Climbing Cucumber,
EAKJ1.Y RUSSIAN. \ ervc EARLY SHORT GKEJKN.
good for picklitig
EARLY GREEN CLUSTER.
grows in clusters, prolific
WHITE SPINEO EARLY ARLINGTON.
Karliest of V\" w liite spined varieties
■\VHIT30 Si'INEIJ. jliupi-oved. Not <iuite as early as the Arlington, but larger.
Excellent for table use
WHITE SPINED PEEBLESS. Larger than the improved, liut not quite as early WHITE SPINEB EVERGREEN. Deep blue-green, one of the best for shipping.. WHITE SPINED PICKLING. A splendid pickling variety, fruit small, covered
with si3ines ". 3
LONG GREEN. A popular variety for
pickling and slicing 3
NICHOLS MEDIUM GREEN. A fine table sort 3
CROS.se & BLACKAVELL PICKLING. Makes splendid pickles 10
WHITE PEARL. Beautiful white skin, excellent quahty 5
GIANT PERA. Very large, smooth skin, few seeds, siJlendid for slicing 5 JAPANE.sE CLIMBING. Excellent for fi-ames or open ground ; can
be trained on a trellis 5
EARLY FRyVMl!; OR SHORT GREEN. Fruit straight, bright green 3 CHICAGO OR WESTERFIELD PICKLING. Largely grown in the vicinity of Chicago, and its popularity has extended to other mar- kets. A fine pickling variety 3
JERSEY PICKLING. "Fruit long and slender 3
COOL AND CRISP. A strain of White .Spine resemblingtlie Arhngton 3 GHERKIN AND I'ICKLING. A small oval, prickly variety, dis- tinct from all others 5
EMERALD. (New.) Distinct dark green, holding well its color. Skin smooth, almost entirely free from "warts or spines." Excel- lent for slicing and pickling. One of the best for forcing 5
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QOURD. Nest Egg. Closely resembles an egg in size, color and shape. Make the very best of nest eggs 6c
DIPPER. The dried fruit make excel- lent and durable dippers 3
LUFFA OR DISH CLOTH GOURD. When the seeds and shells are re- moved, the tough fibrous mass make excellent dish cloths which always re- main sweetandclean. They alsomake an excellent substitute for the "Bath Sponge," and are much more durable. 5
MIXED GOURDS. All kinds 5
KALE or BORECOLE. Dwarf Green Scotch. Dwarf and spreading. The best sort 3
KOHL RABL Early White Vienna. White Ball 6
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Purple ball 5
LEEK. London Flag. The variety in most general use 6
LARGE MUSSELBURG, Leaves large _ and broad : mild flavor 5
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Egg Plant, Large Purple.
EGG PLANT.
Large Pkt. Oz. 141b. Lb, IMPROVED NEW YORK PURPLE.
Large, smooth, oval. Ours is the spineless, which is much preferred. Fine deep purple; flesh white and
tender 3c 30c $1.00 $3.50
IMPROVED NEW YORK WHITE.
Same shape and qiiality as the above, but white. In appearance, very striking and handsome .5 45 1.35
BLACK PEKIN. Kound dark purple fruit 5 30 1.00 3.00
ENDIVE. Green Curled. The stand- ard sort for fall and winter crop 3 30 40 1.35
GARLIC. The Garlic is the most pungent in taste and has the strongest odor of all the onion family. It is largely used in the south of ISurope, where it i? esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The root or bulb is composed of many_ small bulbs, called "cloves," which are planted in the spring. Bulbs, per lb., 30c, ijostpaid. Write for special price on quantity.
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N., K. & CO.'S
" StevUng " Xettuce.
(SOI-D ONtY IN SEALKI) I'ACKAGES.) Tlii= tcrand new Lettuce will <1»-Iif;lit iill who srrowit. It is equally suited lor the inarkot Kur- deiKT or the private }>laiitor. The market gar- dener will lin;l that this Lettucj,' will <'<iiiiiiiaii<l h preniiuin over oilier sorts on account of its ap- poaraiK-e and €|uality, while for i)rivate garden- ers no other lettuce approaches it lor table use. Kor salads it is unequalled.
Our STRItl.ING Lettuce conies under the "crisp heading;" class. The plants attain quite a larfic size, but are never coarse, i lie outer leaves are of a beautiful yreen, changing toward the center of the liead to a rich golden yellow. In flavor it is extraordinarily sweet ana crisp, and is of such beautiful appearance and supe- rior finality as to cause universal remark. Our Sterling l.ettuce is to other lettuces what our WashiiiKr!"" ^Vakefleld Cabl>aRe is to other eab- 1>ag:os; our 3Iarket (Jardener 15e«'t to other heetM; our Yellow Jleated .Tapan Musk Melon to other melons; our Olobe AVetherslield Oniou to other •nions. We never give our name to a variety that is not the very best of its class, and ijurchasers mav rely on findinij the STERLING Lettuce the best thev ever put on their table. Pict., 10c; oz., 30c: '4 lb., 60c; llj., $2.00.
NOTE.— iV., K. & Co. 's Sterlingr Lettuce is for out-door planting: and cold frame forcing. It is NOT adapted for green-faouse forcing.
Xettuce.— Stan^ar^ Xist.
OUR Packets of Lettuce contain on the average about 2,500 SEEDS.
We pay particular attention to LETTUCE, and supply some of the most critical market garden trade of tht United States.
Lettiice. especially the forcing sorts, require particular care, and on this account, perhaps, it has become something of a trade custom to charge fancy prices for it. \Vc are satisfied with the same reasonable profit on »ur lettuce seed as on other seeds, and our prl<-i's will be found very much in favor of the purchaser. SO WILL OUR STOCKS. (AY. S. stands for white seeded sorts; B. S. f.-r black seeded.)
CABBAGE SORTS— BUTTER HEADS.
Large pkt. Oz. M\\>. Lb. BIG BOSTON. (W. S.) Fine for forcing; also for
open ground culture 3c 8c 25c 80e
BLACK SEEOED TENNIS BALL. (B. S.) One of
the best for forcing or early out-door planting.
Plants medium size, having thick, dark green
leaves. When grown, forms solid heads which are
crisp and tender
BOSTON MARKET. (W. S.) Forms very large, solid
heads; excellent for forcing
BUTTERCUP. (W. vS.) Early, solid, small heads;
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CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. (B. S.) Forms
round, solid heads; medium early. One of the
best summer varieties of head lettuce
DEACON. (W. S.) One of the best large butter liend
sorts for family garden or for market; stands hot I.:ir>;(
weather better than anv other butter varieties, and holds its flavor even under intense heat.
SALAMANOER. (B.R.I Forms fine, compact heads. Withstands intense heat
WHITE SEEDED TENNIS BALL. (W. .S.) Excellent for forcing or early out-door planting
WHITE SUMMER C.VBB.4.GE. (\V. S.) Forms close heads of desirable size
CURLED OR CRISP=HEADINQ VARIETIES. BLOND BLOCKHE.VD. (W. S.) Heads large; of a rich golden vellow color; hard and compact
DENVER M.\RKKT. (\V. S.) Heads are large, solid and of tine qualivy
HANSON HEAD. (W. S.) Forms large flat heads ; is a standard summer lettuce
ICEBERG. (W.S.I Atiexcceedinglviiandsome lettuce; quick growing; always crisp and tender N., K. & CO'S GOLDEN BALL. (\V."S.) An entirely distinctsort, of a golden yellow color; very
crisp and tender; remainslit for use longer than anv other sort
NEW YORK. (W. S.) Heads are large, solid; very dark green in color
WONDERFUL. (W. S.) Forms verv large heads; stands a long time tit for use
CURLED OR CRISP VARIETIES.— LOOSE BUNCHING, OR NON-HEAC BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON. (B. S.) One of the best, either for forcing under glass or for open
earlv sort ; forms large loose heads.
GRAND R.VPIDS. (B. S.> The most popular va-
rietv for green-house planting; quick growth. . GREEN ERIN<iED. (W. S.) Very ornamental in
growth: leaves beautifully fringed
PRIZEHEAD. (W. S.) Large loose headed sort;
leaves are tinged with brown ; very heavy
THE MORSE. Each plant makes a large bunch
of loaves; a most excellent variety, both for
e.-irlv spring and summer use
WHITE ST.VK. (\V. S.) Excellent for forcing or
out-door planting: heads large :iikI loose
COS VARIETIES. The Cos Lettuces h.ive long, narrow, spoon shaiied leaves, which usiuilly fold into loose sugar loaf shaped heads. They will blanch bet- ter if the outer leaves are drawn about the heads
E.\ltLY AVHITE SELF-FOLDING COS. (W. S.)
,\ distinct variety which does not need ticing.. GLANT WHITE COS. Of very large growlli
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mortbmp's l^ellow fIDeateb 5apan llftusk melon.
Sweet, ■ fiDeltina, 2>eUctou0<
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"A gentleman called at iny place one day and v.-anted a chunk or watermelon. I tokl him I had no water melon, but h;id some ft'^ic AlH.-jk Melon. Tig Bald he never ate Musk Melon, but I inr.ictert on his trying it. lie said he had tasted several sorts but had never eaten any like the Yellow Mec.ted Japan.
AUGUr.T McDoNr.i^i,, Wausaukee, Wis."
highest price on the market of any of thickness of flesh and pleasant aroma, gardeners, and in the market it simply
This is the best Yellow Meated Canteloupe. Before we say any- thing more about it, let us tell you of the plan we follow in iia- troducing a new sort:
1. We test it carefully by the side of other varieties of the same class; if itproves satisfactory WE THINK it is a good thing.
2. We place seed in the hands of experienced gardeners, v/ho expose the i)ro<)iict foi- sale in the open martet, side by side with the most popular and best selling' sorts. If it supersedes i:hese, then WE KNOW it is' a good thing.
S. We then offer it to our cas- tomers.
Now, is it not better to put a new variety to a practical test of that kind than to merely "think" it is a good thing, and let our customers find out whether it ie or not? Perhaps that is why so many uiw varieties which go out every year with a flourish of trumpets are never heard from again. Perhaps, also, the plan on which we work has something to do with the fact that the va- rieties we send out become stand- ard and increase in popularity eacli succeeding season.
Northrup's Yellow Meated Musk Melon has become vastly popular and commands the the Yellow Meated sorts. First-Because of its sweetness, remarkable Second— Because of its earliness and large size. It is unequalled for captures the trade. Large pkts. , 10c ; oz. , 30c ; 14 lb. , 60c ; lb., $3.00, postpaid.
SK MELON™
OUR PACKBiTS OF MUSK. MELON COMT«lM ON TrtE ftUER-AG& ABOUT 350 SEBDS.
Large pkt. Oz. >i lb. Lb. Very early, small, coarsely
EARLY NETTED OEM
netted, green flesh, fin^ ,
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK. Very popular in
some markets. Heavily ribbed, coarse'ly netted
BALTIMORE, or ACME. Fruit medium size, oval,
netted ; flesh thick, green, sweet
COSMOPOLITAN. Bruit oval, light green, netted;
flesh green, sweet and highly flavored.
MONTREAL. Fruit very large, spherical ; flesh light
OSAGE, or IMPROVED MILLER'S CREAM. Medium sized, dark green in color; flesh deep salmon color, very thick and of splendid flavor
SHTJMWAY'S GIANT. Largest of all canteloupes
N., K. & CO.'S CREAM CANTELOUPE. Large size, medium early and the best shipper of all the yellow flesh varieties. Splendid, full flavored sort
GOLDEN EAGLE. (New.) Fruit oval ; flesh very thick
TIP TOP. Yellow flesh; uniformly good
LONG ISLAND BEUATY. Very early ; fine quality . .
MELROSE. A verv hardy, earlv, vigorous variety. . . .
EXTRA EARLY CITRON, or NUTMEG. Good size. . .
EMERALD GEM. Extra early; very sweet
HACKENSACK. Large, round skin; quality good. . BANOUET. Round; densely netted; very sweet. .. BANANA. Resembles banana in shape and flavor.
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THE CELEBRATED
FOi
Paul Rose Blusk Melon.
THE ROCKY FORD MUSK MELON, known on the "bills of fare" of the leading hotels and restaurants of America as the " Rocky Eord Cante- loupe," takes its name from the little town of Rocky Ford, Colorado, which has become as famous for its- melons as is Baltimore for its oysters. It is verj' early and wonderfully productive. We obtained our Seed at high cost direct from Rocky Eord. Those who purchase their seed from us can fully rely on securing the genuine stock. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c ; i41b.,50c; lb.,ll.50.
PAUL ROSE MUSK MELON. This widely ad- vertised Melon is a successful cross of the Osage with the Netted Gem, and combines the sweetness of the former with the finely netted appearance of the Gem. The flesh is of an orange red color like that of the Osage, but of higher tint; it is even richer than the Osage in flavor.
It is a splendid shipper, and is of just the right size for hotel or table use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 1,4 lb., 35c; lb., 75c.
Northrup, Kinor & Co., Seed Gr<mcrs, Plitiiicapolis, Minn.
IK&CO'i KIONDIKE
TflE EARllDT WATER HCION
"Fi-oiii Far Across tlie Sea."
I must Kiiy 1 am urputly iilvasi^d with tlie KLOxniKF. Melon. It is heariii;^ wrtjiil niiintjui-rt ol »^uucl, lar><H meluiiH, and lias proved t a/VAa/ of .y? ivir/efiVij I have KrowiiiK thirt year, amom; them such early varieties at» !• ordhook Karly, Phinney's Karly, ('-ole'H Karly. etc il. ■). WuioHT y r. C;i,AIil, Kzamawiihia, Wuikato, Now Zealand.
AN EXPERT OPINION.— "We likes de KLON DIKE, kas* we don't have to wait so long fer 'em, see!"
Our Packets of Water Melons contain on an avera?:e about loo Seeds.
NORTHBUP, KING & CO.'S KT.ONBIKli. The earliest. The sreat objection to the e-xtrt-inelv early water melons has been their inferior (inality. Tliis has been entirely overcome in the KI-ONIH K K, which is offered with the foil assurance of not only bein.;^ remarkably early, bnt as sweet, (lelieate and inelliiif; in flavor as aiij- variety grown. The ilcsh is of deep scarlet. Kind thin, and on this acconnt is not a piirticular nood shippinj^ sort. It will ripen in altitudes where it lias not been tlioiiKlit possible to niatnre a >;"«»l "ater melon. It is to all other varieties of water melons what the Karl J' Miiniesota is to tomatoes. The earliest and of quality second to
none. Pl;t., lOe; oz., HH:; I4 lb., 4<)e; 1 lb., $1.00.
Dl'KK JONES. This is the latest introduction of Mr. Girardeau, the "Melon Kinyr" of Florida. Dark ^reen rind, bright red flesh, early, jjrolilic, very large. The aicent of the road over which Mr. (iirardean shipped his melons states that " several carloads averaged over 40 lbs. to the melon." LarKe pkt., 3c; oz., l/>c; I4 II)., '.J ")<• : II)., 7.">e. Lart'B pkt. Oz. >i lb. Lb.
GKKIiN AND (iOLD. Golden oran{je flesh, skin very dark green ;
interrjiediate; a miiqne sort ."ic 7c \!ic Aiic
KOLIi'S <;KjM. Lartre, britcht red, line (pialil v. eood shipper
PUIDI'; OK (iKOKGl.V. K'onnd, larffe, crisp, brit;lil red llcsli
TIIK IJOS.S. ( )blonj;-, dark tcreen, llesh deep scarlet, and thin rind ;
DA UK ICING. Solid,
with thin, dark green skin; of superior
earlv
Lou;;, lar^e, late; red flesh; good ship-
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MAMi^lOTH IllONCLAD.
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PHINNKY. Early and of t'ood (inality ; red flesh
DIX7E. New; large and solid ; flesh red; intermediate
SKiM lN01.,li. \'ery large; (piality lirst rate ; intertnedi.-ite
CUBAN (JIIEEN. .Solid, lieavj' ; excellent qnalitv; earlv
Br>A.CK .SI'AXISH. Large, roundish, dark red flesh ; early
IGE CREAM, or MOUNTAIN .SWEET. Old reliable sort ; llesh red; late
JUMHO. Vcrv large; llesh red and very sweet ; a good shipping sort ; intermediate
SOUTHEKN H.^TTEKSNAKE. Oblong, st ri ped ; red llesh; late
CITKON KOll fUKSEKVES. Ron 1 id, iiaiKl^ome ; for preserving
SWEETHEART. (Jiiality good ; an excellent sli ipping variety ; seeds dark graj'
PEEKI>ESS. An e.NcellentVariety forlanul.\ and local use; flesh scarlet
MELON PICACII. The fruit is" about the size of ;i large peach, oval shaped, and of a bright orangecolor, some- what russeted. Eor sweet pickle-., pi»'s or preserving they are stiperb ; a few pieces of sliced lemon, or a little lemon essence, adds to their llavor, ,-ind is usuiilly desirable. They an* easily cultivated, wonderfully productive and can be lased in <'\ er\- wa.\- in which \-ou would use a jieach, except that they are not usually liked raw; although some consider them excellent simplv sliced with ;i little sugar on. Pkt.,.'>c; oz., 30c.
KENTUCKY WONDEK. We inl roduced th is melon inlSHe. At that time we thought it the best melon; in 1899 we think the same. One j ust cause for criticism on many of the new melons that have of late been sent out, is that for the most i)art they have been, at tlie best, slightly imijroved strains of sonic old and well known sort. This cannot be said of Kentucky AVonder. It is distinct and the melon itself prjtves it. In sluii)e it
is oblouii, at- tain i n g a go od si z e ; skin <1 ;i r k g ree n and 1) e a u 1 i fu 1- I V m a r k ed.
l-'lesh abean- * I i f 11 1, rich scarlet color,
crisp, rich, sugary, alwa \ .- 1 fucky Wonder h:is won first prizi
sort? 1 Oe :
Ironclad. Cuban yuceii, lb., aoc; 1 lb., tiOc.
I i solid, never mealy or tough. Ken over such well known and popular Kolb's Gem, etc. Large pkt., 5c; oz..
N., K. & CO.'S KENTUCKY WONDEK.
K I.ECK f.KY'.S SWEETS. We regard this as the finest of all medi- um t :irl.v water melons for home use. The rind is too thin and tender to stated long dist:inceshipinent. The fruits are unifurm in nize, oblong inform, the skin is ;i rich dark green, the llesh of briirht scarlet, ri|)eu- ing close to the skin ; the see<ls lie close to the rind, leaving a very larjje Hoiid red core which does not crack open when rijje. The flesh is rich. siigar\- and melting to the hig^iest degree, beiuf. entirel.v free from any string'iness. As Ijctore said, we regard it as the finest of all melons for home use. Pkt., 6c; oi., lOe: '4 lb.. 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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NORTHRUP, KING R GO.'S GRAND NEW GLOBE ONIONS.
'*FTom. 4 pounds of your Globe Wethers- field Onion seed I raised T26 bushels of splendid onions, l^ot a scullion among them. They ripened early and were large in size. I have been au onion grower lor 13 years, have bought seed from mai\y houses, but I never had any onions eciual to the Globe Wetherslield."
A. T. Moot, Minneapolis.
''From J}4 pounds of your Globe Weth- ersliuld Onion seed I raised SOU bushels of the handsomest onions I ever saw. There were not to exceed one-half bushel of poor onions amoiij^them. I showed them at the Anoka Street Fair and took first prize." 0. E. La Plant,
Dayton, Minn.
Our Grand New Minnesota Globe Onions.
Globe shaped onions are the onions of the future. They are the most attractive in ap-^ pearance and most eco* nomical in use. They command the highest price in market. They are more profitable than flat varieties to grow, as they occupy no more room in the row, but weigh more and measure better.
Recognizing, 6 yea rs ago, the tendency of the tradCt we took up Globe shaped^ onions as a special study. We found two types of Yel- low Globe, viz: Yellow Globe Danvers and South- port Yellow Globe. We found four Red Globe on- ions, viz: Extra Early Ked!> Globe, which, not being a good keeper, is fit only fot- early bunching; Early Ked Globe, which is quite- early, but undersized; Large Ked Globe, which is of fair shape but not early; Southport Ked Globe, late and of undesirable shape. In AVhite Globe Onions we found but one, the South- poi-t, late and undesirable In shape. In short, we found no Red or White Globe O n i o u compared- with the favorite YelloTO
Globe Danvers in shape, in size and in comparative earliness. In our Globe Wethersfield and Minnesota White Globe Onions we have strains which are as early and as perfectly Globe shai>ed as the best strains ot Yellow Globe Danvers. They are far superior to the Southport Red and Wliite Globe, as they ripen off much earlier, are much better keepers, and do not have the wasteful feature characteristic of the Southport— tbe long and useless neck and bottom.
N., K. & CO.'S. GLOBE WETHERSFIELD ONION.
This we consider to be the finest and most select tj'pe of Red Globe Onion in existence. We have called It N., K. & Co.'s Globe AVetliersfleld in order to distinguish it from all other stocks of Red Globe Onion, from whicb It differs not only in purity of stock and perfection of shape, but in earliness, productiveness and beauty of color. The outer skin possesses that lustre and richness of color so desirable and yet so often lacking in Red Globe stock. Large pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; 141b., 75c; lb., $2.50.
N., K & CO.'S MINNESOTA WHITE GLOBE
Is much earlier than the Southport White Globe and keeps better. We know of no other stock of White Globe Onion which compares with this. Large pkt., 5c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00, postpaid.
Every Pound of our Globe Wethersfield and Minnesota White Globe is of our own growth in the State of flinnesota.
This cut shows the general shape and character of the Southport strain of the Yellow, Red and White Globe Onion. The extended neck and bottom mean not only waste, but it takes so much time for the "neck" to drj' down as to make the onions very late. In our Minnesota Globes, we have sought to eradicate this objectionable feature, as shown by the dotted lines. Our Min- nesota grown seed not only produces the earliest onions, but the heaviest and longest keeping- stock.
From a Photograph sliowing the tyi>c oi our Globe W ethersfield and Minnesota AVhite Globe.
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Northrup, Kinf; & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn
I We consider our Minnesota Grown Onion Seed the Finest in the World. We do | 5 not believe that any seed grown will produce Onions that will Ripen as Early, Keep :
I as Long, or produce as small a percentage of "thick necks" or "scullions." ;
ONIONS.
Our Packets of Onions contain on the average abont 1,500 .Seeds. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 4 to 6 lbs. to the acre are required for large Onions, 50 to 60 lbs. to the acre for sets or i>ickles.
Large pkt. Oz. %Ib. Lb. «XTRA EAKLY RED FLAT.
(Sometimes called Extra Early Red Wetlierstield.) A inediiim sized flat variety, good yielder. Ready for use about two weeks earlier than Large Kcd Wetli- erafield. Very desirable for early marketing. Best where seasons are very short. Good keeper 5c 10c 35c $1.35
Large Pkt.
EXTRA EARLY RED GLOBE. Much tised for earlv bunch onions. Not a good keeper 5c
EARLY RED (iLOIlE (Greg<iry's .•Strain). 1 en davs earlier than the vSoutliport K'ed (ilobe 5
SOUTHPORX RED GLOBE. The Standard K'ed Globe; productive; sp!endi<l keeper. Attains large size; qualitv excellent 5
LARGE RED WETHERSEIELD. The .Standard l\'ed sort; attains a large size; very i)opnlar; a splendid keeper 5
YELLOW GLOBE D.VXVERS. Perfectly globe shaped; heavy cropper; excellent keeper, and attains large size 5
SOUTHI'ORT YELLOW «;L01tK. Spherical in shape; later than ^■ellow Globe i)an- vers. Color, rich vcllow 5
YELLOAV DANVEHS. A standard sort; roundish; excellent keeper. In productive- ness e.xceeds all other varieties 5
YELLOW STRASlUUiG OR Dl TCH. Later and more Hat tli:ui the Danvers. The best sorts from wliich to grow "sets." 5
WHITE rORTlKiAL <»R AMERICAN .SIL- VI';R .skin. Pnxlnccs ea rly onions of mild flavor; largely used for growing sets and pickles
r.VRLS WHITE SlLVERSKIN. An early, snuill. round, wliite variety. Excellent for bunching, pickles, etc 5
■WHITI-; GLOHE. ( M innesota Grown.) Pest keeper of the white varieties. Large size, handsome form, mild llavor (Seepage'^'" ' 5
WHITE N., K. & <:0.'S I'ICKLING. For earlv bunching, pickling and sets. Small, hard, romul; keeps well; does not turn grei ii when exposed to the sun 5
WHITI'; NEW OIII';i;N. Small: iiot"(l for exln-me earliness and mildness of flavor; much used also for i)ickling 3
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"/ iniide n jiiistnkc in nlinitiiiK tlie Rod U'ctJicrsficld (Jnioti I KOl from yon. I put (he fined in tliick, i i aJlnn-hifr for liiid seed. JUT TIIEV ALL CAME VP, nnd g-.n-o Jiw the trouble of thmniug them out.\^ It is u XARVELOVS OiV/OA'." ANGUS McUoWELI,, Wnusaukee, Wis. ► "Your Red Wet hcnsficld Onions uere the finest I linre ei-cr /.toiivi. "— D. ^'^"^V*"' t
Northi-up, King Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis. Minn.
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Mr. Robert TL. Gould.
"I have been buying vegetables on the St. Paul market for the last seven years, shipping same largely in carload lots to different parts of the country. I am glad to say a few words about the showing your seeds have made in this vicinity, for I think it is just as important to the shipper to sell good vegetables as it is for the grower to pro- duce them, as we can get the top prices for quality, and a satisfied customer always comes again.
As an instance, I will mention that I bought this fall, from one gardener near St. Paul, 1,125
Baski-ts of rrizftaker
Onions that were pro- duced from e Ihs of
ijoiirseed They were
the handsomest lot
of Prizetakers I ever
laid my eyes on. I
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ONIONS.
MAMMOTH SILVEK KING. In appearance the most striking , - « i,
wliirh to commend the most, its large size, symmetrical appearance and beautiful silvery Hesli, or its sweXess^^^^^^ navor. These qualities make it the best for exhibition and
fancy high priced trade. Not recommended for the extreme North. Large pkt., 5c ; oz., 15c, k
, ^'^•'|K'izETAkEKp°Thil'onion has become a great favorite on account of its large size and great
big price for soliditv. It is perfectly globe-shaped, %Yith bright straw-colored skm; the necks are very small
,hout 40 per Ind the onLns alw^^^ «P hard. An excellent keeper, exceedingly fine flavor, grows to an
ihout 40 per ana tne onions aiway v hi,, jr .'■) lbs. having been grown from seed the first year. Large pkt., 5cr
: onion grown. We hardly know
and the onions always rip cent, above the mar- enormous size, onions weig^ oostnaid
■ °^''sPANisHKING! Thishkndso.ne^rietyisasplendi of the Yellow Spanish Onion
ket price for ordina-
ry onions, but I got a Thefirsh"i^"e^VaVkablVfirm and^of the finest quality,of quite fapid growth and matures medium big price for them eaVlvI The skin is of a transaq rent golden straw color. Pkt., 5c^ "r/i.l^l'iiibd^.^ii^.^f.';""^?.':^*^ myself. The grower was satisfied, I was satisfied, and my cus- tomer was satisfied. That is the way it goes.
"fekRMUDA ONIONS^ grow to an imniense sVze and are of beautiful form, ^he
kin is very thin; flesh white, fine grained, of mild and pleasant flavor. It will grow an onion
Mn lb very riiiii,. i c _ , but to attain the full size the b""- '^-^
oz., 30c ; 1,4 lb., COc ; lb., $2.00.
fJom one^'fo one ank a hTlf poAnds f ronis^^ ^'^*l">*¥V,^^^'^n*i'.^\f '^1? oo the foUowin'-- spring. White or Red, pkt., 5c ; oz., 30c ; U lb., COc ; lb., !|!2.00.
WHITE T5AKL^^ This variety is most distinct, on account of its great earliness. It i»
earlier than the White Queen. It is of a beautiful waxy white color and grows V-A inches in diam- eter and '4 of an inch thick, with finely formed bulbs,, slightly flattened at the top Its earlmess- I want also to men- will highly recommend its onion sets. An excellent pickhng sort. Pkt..
5c; oz., 30c ;^4 lb;.6ijc:^b^$ A grand new Onion from Australia. This is a truly remarkable AUSTKALIAIN BKV^ .vvi^. j, xhey ripen extremely early. 2d They keep almost indef-
8d. They never make any thick necks or scullions.
tion your Minnesota WhiteGlobe and Globe Wethersfleld Onion. Your White Globe is particularly choice, and your Globe Wrth- ersfield \s the earliest and best stock of Red aiobe Onion ever ol- fered on this market-
The Cabbage and Golden Self-Blanch- ing Celery from your seed are also deserv- ing of the highest praise.
// everiibodij sold as good seed as you do, the work of the pro- duce and commission men would be greatly lessened, and much annoyance would be saved all parties con- cerned.^
Very truly yours, Robert L. Gould, St. Paul, Minnesota. Nov. 30,1899.
variety, remarkable in three ways
initelv ninch lonser than will any Other onion. — ^, ...
These points are Slone sufficient to insure its popularity, but ui addition, the onion is of unusu- allTfine quality and very attractive in appearance. Large pkt.,oc; oz.,15c; i^lb-.^Oc; lb., $1.65.
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING NORTHERN GROWN ONION SETS.
Onion Sets are planted in order to obtain onions earlier than they can b» had from seed. It follows, therefore, that Northern Grown Union Sets will
S reduce onions earlier than Southern grown sets. In addition to this, oar linnesota grown sets are incomparablij superior to ordinary stock, being of small sizcsomd and free from trash. Pric-s subject to mnrkrt chanurs If want- ed bii mail, addsc a lb.. Me a quart for postage. Pints supplied at quart, pecks at busl ol rates. 28 lbs. constitute a bushel of top sets. On all other sets we give 32 lbs f,rabiishel. Most houses sell by vrtca-si/rcd 6usfte!; bythat process, the'larger and more "chaify" the sets, the less quantity the purchaser receives. WHITE B0TT03ISKTS. Produced from Lb. 100 lbs. Qt. 4qts. Bu. ourMiniiesotaOrownWhiteSilverskin @ Onion. A favorite witli market gar- ao
deners and in private gardens 15c 10c 20c 50c $3.50
KED BOTTOM SETS. I'rodaced from
Minnesota grown Red Wetliersfield. .. 15 YELLOW BOTTOM SETS. Produced from Yellow Strasburg seed, which
makes the finest vellowset 1j
BEI> TOP SETS. These are planted to produce both "early green" onions
and large eating onions 20
iWHITE MULTIPLIER. Green onions for early spring bunching. They form the firs"t, are of a pure silvery-white
color and enormously productive 3.J
OTATO ONION SETS. Produce large, drv, ripe onions earlier than others .20 EGYPTIAN or PERENNIAL TREE. For early use. Perfectly hardy 15
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PARSNIP.
Our Packets of Parsnip contain on the average about 1,600 Seeds.
HOLI.OW CKOWN. We believe this is the finest stock of Parsnip that can bo procured. Tlie roots run of uniform size, ami are smooth. The growing (nste for this delicious vejietable will make this improved strain particularly desirable. I'kb, :Je; oz.,7c; "4 lb., !.-><•; lb., 50f.
LONG .S.HOOTH. A line flavored variety, lb., 4<)c.
Pkt, 3c; oz., 7c; 14 lb., 18c;
EAKI.Y UOIINO. An early varietv but of small size. Pkt., 3o; oz., 7c; '4 lb., 15c-; lb., .■)<»<■.
PARSLEY.
Onr Packets of Parsley contain on tlie average about 3,000 Seeds.
CHAiMI'ION' ]\tOSS CUItl.KI) PAKSLKY. For garnishing; no varietv IS more attractiv e when \\eU grown; resembles a tuft of linelv curled moss, is hardy and slow in running to seed. Pkt., 3c;oz.,7c; V/lb-.'/JOc; lb., «0c, postpaid.
KMKKAH). Distinct in appearance from any of th e other varieties being of a lighter and more brilliant shade of gri eii. Tlie plant is of dwar habit, witii leaves linely cut and very curlj'. To growers for the m.-irUet as well as for private gardens weconunend this sort. Pkt., :?c; oz., 7c; ^4 lb., 30c; lb., 70c.
HAMTitTKG OK TITR- NTP-l{OOTKJ}. A fleshy- rooted kind; the roots used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 3c;oz., 7c; 14 lb., 15c; lb., r,i)c.
JCXTRA DOUBLE CUKLKD. A fine dwarf variety, beautifully curl- ed; excellent for garnish- ing. Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c; I4 lb., 30c; lb., 50.
PLAIN. The leaves of this sort are plain; it is hardier than tlie curled variety. Pkt., 3c; oz., 7c;
14 lb., isc; lb., 50c. noss Curled Parsley.
TO MARKET GARDENERS :— Market gardeners, as a rule, send away from home for their seeds. Our orders from distant cities are increasing in number and size each year, and this of course gives us great satisfaction. We are best pleased, however, to be able to state that we ha re and hold the trade of the best aarilenem of our own towti.
THE FARMER'S GARDEN.
Farmers as a class do not have good gardens. This is! doubtless owing to the rush of work in the spring, and to j the fact that hand labor is expensive and not always j available.
Mr. a. K. Bush, Horticulturist, with the Minnesota^ Farmers' Institute, also a practical gardener and farmer,, has, at our request, prepared an illustrated plan of the | Farmer's Garden he is advocating. It is the most prac-i tical thing of the kind ever brought to our attention, and 1 does away very largely with hand labor. MR. BUSH'S | plan provides for a Fruit and Vegetable Garden that may be easily cared for with the aid of a horse and ordinary 1 farm cultivator. It is illustrated by a diagram, and in-j structions are given as to culture, rotation, etc. Every; farmer, in fact every one who has or wants a garden, •'The Farmer's Garden." It is Free to those who'
nk. A. K. bUSH, Dover, Minn.
should have this folder, entitled send us an order and ask for it.
] Scientists make the startling assertion that lung and kidney ailments are rapidly increasing i among the farmers of America, and assign as one of the principal reasons, the lack of vegetable 'food in sufficient variety
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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A Corner of our Picking Room From a Photograph.
SEED PEAS.
\ NOKTHKRN GROWN SEED PEAS are EARLIEST, HARDIEST ?I()ST PRODUCTIVE, and Ave make a SPBCIAL.t 'y of t,l».m. The level fields of the Northwest produce crops of uniformity unknown in other pea grow- ing sections. Our crops are thoroughly "rogugert while growins. .Samples are Hue, free from the pea weavil and thoroughly handpickea.
PRICES. In order to encourage purchases from large t planters who live at distant points, we have made excep- : tionally low pri<-es. Freight rates named on application. * Note also that pints are supplied at quart prices. Pecks and half bushels at bushel prices. No charge for bags. Do not overlook that, as our quart prices include postage. 15 cents a quart-? cents a pint should be deducted if sent by express; or freight at purchaser's expense, either alone T or with other seeds.
I Peas are a short crop this year and prices ruling much higher.
NORTMRUP'^ .ajEiJECT STOCK.
FIRST EARLY PEAS.
our Packets of Peas contain on the average about 150 Seeds, one quart will plant about 100 feet of drill. One and one-half bushels to the acre
Qt,
Lage Pkt NORTHRUP'S SUMMIT. Height, 21/oft Seeds white. Earliest, most even' in maturity, most produc- tive. Has the largest pod of any
I,AXTON^s'^i■pH A.- • Height; 2% ft. Seeds green, wrinkled. Peas small, very fine flavored
Bu. 10 Bu.
5c 50c $3.35 $3.00
45 3.00 3.75
AMERICAN WONDER. Height, 10 i„ cppds ereen, wrinkled, very ea'rly, qullfty excellent Need no brush One of the best for private ^
nS¥t'I"excelsi6k.' Height,' 'I'ft; Seeds green,, wrinkled. A new cr.t-+ similar in growth to Amer- ican\\Cder, but pods are larger. Nieds no brush. Flavor superb 5
TOM THUMB. Height 10 in. Seeds white. Earliest dwarf sort. Qual- itvfair. Need no brush °
BtUE PETER. Height 10 in. Seeds blue. Veryearly, quality good.... &
Large Pkt. Qt. Bu. 10 Bu. FIRST AND BEST. Height, 2V'y ft. Seeds white. A standard early ^^^^g ^o $2.75
KUR AL ' NE W ' YORKER. ' 2% 'feet.
Seeds white. Early, uniform. An improvement on First and Best. . . o ALASKA. Height, 2 ft. Seeds blue. Veryearly and uniform <>
35 3.35 3.00 40 3.75 3.50
SECOND EARLY PEAS.
LITTLE GEM. Height, 14 in. Seeds c'reen, wrinkled. Quality excel- Tent. A standard family sort.... .. 5 45
SAPPHIRE. Height 1% ft. Seeds
- A r.n blue ( )ualitv excellent •••■•■^v
50 4.75 4.o0 jj'^'i';,poUi, ,s MARKET GARDEN.
Height2ft. Seeds green, wrinkled. Productive. Quality unexcelled.. 5 45 ADVANCER. Height, 2 ft. Seeds KfK 5 00 crreen, wrinkled. Excellent qual- 60 5.35 5.0O fty^ Favorite sort in eastern mar- ^
Q - 4 no •? 50 ABUNDANCE.' ' 'Height, 2 ft. Seeds So 4.00 3.00 wrinkled. Excellent qual- ^ 35 3.75 3.35 ity. Very productive ->
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Your Mastodon Car- rot gave good results and I Khali plant more of it next sea- son. The Ainerica7i Wonder Peas and Waskinoton Wa ice- field C'abbane were excellent and yielded good crops.
A. L. Anderson, Hallock* Minn.
I can with pleasure recommend any one to buy their parden seeds from your iirm. The seeds sent me were fine. The Wash- inf?ton Wakelield Cabbage cannot be beat for size and quality. Never had Duer Tomatoes, PeEis and Melons. Will certainly patronize you in tlie future.
Herman Baktian, Reynolds, Neb.
Your seeds are firet-cla^s. The Imperial Sweet Peas, fine. Hol- land Cabbage good.
Palmer Bros,, Morristonjvlinn..
Having raiserl your " Peas for seven successive years, five in Iowa and two on Eastern Long Island, 1 find them almost if not quilo thu f artiest and together the unifonn, persi.^t- ent and produc- tive hearers cul- tivated in eifluT of these locali- ties.
W. F.HOWET.L,
Southampton,
MAIN CROP PEAS.
Large pkt, Qt. Bq. 10 bu. CHAMPION OF KNOLil ND. 4 ft. in heijilit. Seeds ttreen, wrinkled. \\'ortliy of con- tinued use, not only on account of its line (|ual- it y, but from the fact that from it has sprung the whole race of green wrinkled
peas 5 40 S.OO 2.75
WHITE M A K n O W FA T. Heifcht. tft. .Seeds wliite.
n^Wfi" Productive, but in quality rather inferior 5 30 2.00 l.ttO
\ PKINCE OF AV ALliS. Height, A 3 feet. Seeds large, yellow, '\ wrinkled. A bushel of pods will giN-e about twice the quantity of slielled peas of any other .sort. CJuality un- surpassed 6 40 4.00 'A.Try
BLACK EVF MAKKOWFAT. Height, 4 ft. Seeds white, w-ith a black eve. \'erv hardy,
but of indifferent qua lit V 5 .30 2.00 1.60
SUGAR FFA.S. Fdible I'ods. ■ Giant white. The best of the
i edible podded varieties 5 i>0 4.50
VOKKSHIKE HERO. (Big Gem.) Height, 1?- ft. Seeds large, yellowish, green, wrin- kled. Oualitv line 6 40 4.00 :1.75
EVERBEARING. Height, 3'b ft. Seeds large, green, wrin- kled. Continues long in bear- ing. Excellent forfauiily use. 5 40 4.00 li.T.-V HEROINE. Height, 3 feet. Seeds large, green, wrin- kled; enormously produc- tive; splendid quality;
pods large .5 50 4.75 4.5(^
TELEGRAPH. (Long Isl- and Mammoth.) Height, 3*2 ft. Seeds quite smooth ; pods large; quality excel- lent 4.^ 4..'V0 4.00
DUKE OF ALBANY. ' (American Champion.) ,,/j>, \ Height, 3'i; ft. Aew, large,
. .1 green, wrinkled. Very ^i^^ ^ "M prodjictive and of finest
■ * quality 5 45 4..'i0 4.O0
TELEPHONE. Height, 3^i ft. Seeds green ^wrinkled; immense pods. Peas large,
of delicious flavor 5 45 4.75 4..50
VVH STRATAGEM. Height, I'i ft. Seeds green, wrin- kled. V^ery large pods. Our stock is verj' line; peas of lirst-class qual- ity 5 40 4.60 4.26
QUEEN. Height, 3'i ft. Seeds large, green, wrinkled. Pods im- mense size; slightly curved; quality un- surpassed 5 45 4.50 4.0O
SUGAR MARROW. Height, 3'i ft. Seeds while; pods very large; enormously pro- ^„ „ „^ ,
(bictive *"
CARTER'S ANTICIPATION. Height, 4 ft. Seeds large, green, wrinkled; pods are of enormous size. Unequalled as a late pea ,^ for family use or market 5 no 4.00 a. <r>
Xo Our Qdstolnefs.
1st.
WE WANT SOMETHING BESIDES YOUR MONEY. W e ask your co-operation in our efforts to supply first-class seeds at the lowest possible prices. You can aid us and aid others in three ways: By reporting to us the results of seeds you buy from us, whether satisfactory <.r not, stating particulars
as far as possible. 2d. If our seeds please you, by informing your friends. We shall be glad to send our catalogue to any whose names you m:iy lind it convenient to si-nd to us. Many Seedsmen expend from Ten to Twenty Thousand Hollars yearly in advertising; their catalogue. NVe believe that the best advertisement is a satisfied customer. 3d. I5y criticising our catalogue and telling us how, in your judgment, it can be made more effective. We shall greatly appreciate your kindly criticisms.
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Pepper.
KALEIDOSCOPE. So called because the fruits are constantly changing in color, through all shades from light yellow to
intense scarlet 5c 15c 50c $1.75
CARDINAL. Grows about six inches long;
very sweet and thick fleshed ; bright colored. 5 13 50 1.75 BED CLUSTER. A new type of Chili, with
upright, bright pungent red fruits 5 15 60 1.75
PUMPKINS.
Our packets of Pumpkin contain on the average about 75 seeds. JAPANESE PIE. From Japan. Entirely dis- tinct; in quality is iirst-class; keeps well.
PEPPER.
AMERICAN GROWN SEED. Our Packets of Pepper contain on the average about 400 Seeds.
Large Pkt. Oz. i/41b. Lb,
GOLDEN DAWN. Sweet, handsome, yellow.... 5c 16c 60c $3.00' RUBY KING. Beautiful bright red ; large fruit,
mild; one of the best.. 6 30 60 3.0©
LARGE SQUASH. Prodlictive. Much used for
pickles 5 30 60 3.00
LONG RED CAYENNE. Bright red. Pods small,
cone shaped. Scarlet when ripe. Pungent 5 30 60
LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE. Large and mild.
Early. Favorite sort 5 30 60
OXHEART. Heart-shaped; fine for pickling 5 80 60
LARGE GOLDEN UPRIGHT. Quite distinct; double the size of Golden Dawn, and quite
sweet; fine for Mangoes 6 30 60 3.0O
PROCOPP GIANT. Very large ; brightly colored ;
fine flavor : 5 30 60 3.00
RED CHERRY. Cherry shaped; largely used
for pickles 5 30 60 3.00
BED CHILI. Very productive, small, red, very
pungent 5 30 60 3.00
YELLOWCHILI. Similarin form to Red Chili.but
more pungent and of a beautiful yellow color.. 5 35 75 3.50
MONSTROUS. Very large French sort 5 30 60 3.00
SWEET SPANISH. Large, mild ; used for salad . 5 30 60 3.00 SWEET MOUNTAIN. Large and of mild flavor;
much used for making Mangoes 5 15 60 3.0O
CELESTIAL. A Chinese pepper; first fruit is yellow, and when fully matured becomes a
deep scarlet 5 15 60 3.0O
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EARLY SUGAR. Fine grained, sweet and prolific. Small in size but one of the best for pies
QUAKER PIE. An excellent variety
GOLDEN OBLONG. Prolific; superior qual- ity; good keeper; flesh very thick and fine grained
CHEESE. Large, hardy and productive. Ex- cellent for table use. One of the best sorts
TENNESSEE SWEET POTATO. Pear shaped; creamy white in color; fine grained; dry
CONNECTICUT FIELD. The standard vari-
N., K. & CO.'S MAMMOTH PRIZE. The
largest pumpkin grown. Has attained a weight of 225 pounds. If you wish to see just how large a pumpkin you can grow, try the Mammoth Prize. The quallity Is excellent.
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A WORD ABOUT PRICES.
In purchasing an article of clothing, purchasers can examme its texture, and satisfy themselves as to its quality, and there are tests which willdeterm- yaiue of every article of -merchandise Except SEEDS, for which the only
Connecticut Field Pumpkin.
We sell Ground Oyster Shells, Crystal Grit, Ground bone, etc.. Cheap. See page 64. Our price list of Poultry Supplies, Garden Tools, Fertilizers, mailed on application.
test is that of time. Fre- qent advantage is taken of this by seedsmen, to ask unreasonable prices for their seeds, and when asked why their prices are high- er than those of other firms, their reply is, "Be- ■ware of Clieap Seeds." etc. We say too BEWARE OP CHEAP SEEDS, whether sold at ridiculously low or ridiculously high prices, for there has been as much humbuggery in the one as in the other. By QOOD SEEDS at Fair Prices, we,^ mean the Best Seeds ob-\' tainable at prices that are fair to the purchaser and to
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Market j;arUeners, as a rule, send away from home for their seeda. Our orders Iroiii distantcities are increasing in number and size each year, and tins, of course, gives us great satisfaction. We are best uleased, liow- ever, to be able to state tliat we have and hold the trade uf the l»fi.t gar- deiitrs of our own town. Such expressions as those of Mr. Busch, Mr. keeves and Mr. Uachman are but a type of aiany we couUl and would be glad to print, if space admitted.
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1 "1 RcconiiiitDj yourSueds ti> my Ftliuw Uardoners.'' ♦ I have relied uijou you for my 1 seeds for about J2 ye;irs. Voiir seeils I have helped make my business tlie ♦ success it has become. 1 confideiit- { ly recommend them to my fellow 1 gardeners. z Henry Cach:^iax, 1 Minneapolis. |
: "Cdn One Say Mure r" I have purchased the greater part of my seeds from your house for the last fourteen years, and speak from long experience when I say they have given perfect satisfaction. , Can one say more? Yours truly, FKED BUSCH, Minneapolis. |
".^ot Part (if tlio Time, but All tui' Timr." j I have purchased the greater part j of my seeds of your house for more • tiian years, and they have given J me every satisfaction. It is worth a I great deal to a market gardener to J know where he can get good .-eedH, | not part of the time, but all the time. ] Nelson ki-.kves. } Minneapolis, Nov. 15, 'y7. | |
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1 Mr. Bachman has built up a large [ plant. He has now 33,000 feet of [ glass, the outgrowth of a very small [ beginning. He also cultivates an 1 extensive market garden. |
Mr. Busch i, the mo.t extensive market «ar- i ol^\^:^^&"f,°l^^i^^^i\r^S^ \ dener in the State o( Minnesota. He owns J ^„ „„j , „ , t seventeen large greenhouses^ J hoi.es,»ll of which arc devoted to veketables. t of , lass. H s spec.aU.es are encumbers, To- ? except ^lis Pansy House. From this lie mar^ I n.atoes, Kadishes ami J^ettuce. these he sells I i.„f„' „.,„i, „„,,oraI l,iin.Irp.d il,mi inrt * !'°r' °r^''',i''fT'^;''';rs','"'T ^^T^T^'aX''' pansy ,;iantB'?g%'owTh? he wayfl^omrrl^^^ t largely to Chicaiio, bt. J.ouis and other lead- * npri il r.ermin 'iti-.in whirl. t\iosn who h»vo 1 araanl.UeMr. liuschmeansagrealdeal. J diversity of color and marking). j |
RADISH.
French Grown Seed makes solid Radishes. Our Packets of liadishes contain on the average aboat 900 Seeds.
light, rich, quick soil is best for Ka<lishes. NEW TRIUMPH RADISH. This is a decidedly un'aue novelty in Kad- Ishes. It is very early, being a "Twenty Day" Radish, of globular form, and its tops are very short, which makes it valuable for cultivation under glass. The llesli is very crisp and solid and of mild flavor. Its most distinctive fea- ture, however, is the uiii<|iie «-olor of the skin. The ground color is pure white, striped horizontally with bright scarlet. It is a most attractive orna- ment for the table, and market gardeners will find ready sale for it. Some of tlie roots may come in solid color, the strain not being qiiite "fixed" yet. Pkt., lOc; oz., 30c.
TURNIP SHAPED. Large pkt. Oz. ijlb. Lb-
NEW I.EAFI.ESS. Early, bright scarlet, for forcing, earliest.. 10c 30c GOc 2.00 EAKLV SCARLET Tl'RNlP. White Tipped. Very early, largely used both for growing under jjlass and out-doors;
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EA KLY AVHITE TURNIP. Flesh pure white, sweet and firm EARLY YELLOW TURNIP, Popular in the New York mar- ket
EA IlLY SCARLET GLOBE. Fine for forcing or open ground. EAKLY WHITE BOX. Similar to White Turnip, but larger.
ROSY GEai. A fine, white tipped sort
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EARLY FRENCH BREAKFA.ST. Pink skin, white tipped. One of the finest sorts . .". . 3c 7c 15c 60o
EARLY SCARLET. Pure scarlet 3 7 15 60
W-HITE. Mild and firm 3 7 16 60
LONG WHITE.
W H IT R NAPLES. Pure white, slender, for summer use 3 7 15 60
WHITE VIENNA, or LADY I'INGEK. Pure white, delicate, tender 3 7 15 50
STKASBURG. A great fa vorite In Germany, and popular here 3 7 16 60
LONG RED.
GLASS, or CINCINNATI MARKET. In appearance this Kadlsh is entirely unique. Early, splendid for forcing or open ground. Our Mr. Northrup saw this line radish in the Cincinnati market several vears ago, procured some of the seed, and we were the first to bring it to the notice of the
triidc. Every gar«l«?ner should try it 5 lO 20 08
LONG SCARL'eT SHOUT TOl'. Tills is a standard sort, suitable for frames or open ground 3 7 15 46
IJKKillTICST S<;AULET. Ill appearance the most attractiveof radishes, being a brilliant, flrey Bcar-
l< l. Willi white tip 3 7 20 65
Oil. \RTII:r, or .SHEPHERD. Longest of the long red sorts. White tipped, excellent quality 3 7 15 60
WOOD'S EARLY FRAME. One of the best for forcing. Long, r.-d, crisp 6 lO 20 60
WINTER VARIETIES.
CHINA ROSE. A favorite winter soit; keeps well, pinl-.ish color 3 7 20 00
LON<; BLACK SPANISH. A standard winter sort, black skin 3 7 20 60
1U)1;ND BLACK SPANISH. E NCel lent for winter, black 2 7 20 60
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH. White, very large 8 7 20 ©O
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RHUBARB. Large Pkt. Oz. V-ilb. Lb,
MONARCH. The largest and most productive variety known. Tlie leaf stalKs are very numerous, the longer ones being from 15 to 20 in. ill length, and fully 1''2 in. wide. The whole plant is nearly 5% ft. in diameter, while the leaves, exclusive of the flower stalks, are about ft. in height. It is the first article of the season from the garden,
and no private garden should be without it y 5c 20o 60c $2.00
LINN.'VEUS. Early and of excellent quality 5 15 50 1.50
VICTORIA. Very large. Later than Linnaeus 5 15 50 1.50
For Rhubarb Roots see page 4u.
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE 0Y5TER.
Large Pkt. Oz.
IMPROVED FRENCH. 1 hick and smooth 5c 10c
SANDWICH ISLAND. Larg- est variety, superior 5
Wl5>CONSIN GOLDEN. (New.) Large, vellowish, rich, tender and brittle 5 25
SPINACH.
%lb. Lb. 30c $1.00
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Salsify.
Spinach.
Large Pkt.
BLOOMSDALE OR SAVOY LEAVED. Standard sort. It grows quLcklv to suitable size for use, but soon runs to seed. It is one of the hardiest varieties. Quality is excellent 3c
LONG STANDING. Round, thick leaved; stands longest without running to seed. Best for family ttse 3
VIKOFLAY. Leaves large and thick 3
PRICKLY. Very hardy. Stands the winter well 3
SUMMER VARIETIES.
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EARLY WHITE SCALLOP BUSH. Earliest
EARLY YELLOW SCALLOP BUSH. Excellent
EARLY .SUMMER CROOKNECK.
SQUASH.
Large Pkt. VEGETABLE MARROW. A fa- Oz. %lb. Lb. vorite English sort. Flesh white
and of rich flavor 5c lOc 30c $1.00
WINTER VARIETIES.
EARLY PINEAPPLE. White
PERFECT GEM. Round, white;
productive
GOLDEN CUSTARD. Same as Yel-
MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOK- NECK
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EARLY ORANGE I.IARROW. A
selection from the Boston Mar- row, hruit smaller but earlier. Flesh yellow, tldck, fine qitality. 3 FAXON. Very early, medium size, orange flesh, good keeper. One
of the best for family use 3
FORDHOOK. Matures early. Flesh is dry and sweet, and of most excellent quality. Ripens earlier than any other win- ter squash. The fruit can be
used at anv stage of growth S
CANADA CROOKNECK. Flesh close grained, sweet and fine flavored 3
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OELECTE
MAMMOTH CHILI. At- tains enormous size, often reaching a weight of 200 lbs. Despite its size, its flesh is rich and fine flavored. It ia especially desirable for stock feeding and exhibition put poses. Large pkt., 5c ; oz., lOc; i/4lb., 30c; lb., 70c.
HUBBARD. (N., K. & Co.'s Selected stock.) The great popularity of the Hubbard has led us to pay particular attention to our stock of this important sort. It is hardly necessary to say that the Hubbard is the standard sort,' not only as a long keeper, but on account of its quality, which is unsurpassed. Large pkt., 6e; oz., 10c; 1.41b., 30cj lb., 70c.
WARTED HUBBARD. A Hubbard Squash, large, black- ish green, hard as wood, with warty knobs all over it, satis- fies even the inexperienced observer that it is rich in qtiality, a keeper and thick fleshed — such will sell at sight, while ordinary small, irreg-ilar, poorly colored spec- imens stay on the stand until they rot. This strain has be- come very popular. Pkt., 5c: oz., 8c; Vb., 25c; lb., 80c.
MEKRELif ^SOULE & CO NoKTHKtrp, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Steacusk, N. Y., Dec. 21st, 1899.
Manuf'a<:turers of ' Gentlemen: The second carload of Hubbard Squash is received and found In perfect condition.
Pttre x'ood Specialtzes Both carloads have been far superior in quality and size toanywc have been able to. 'secure in anii
. ' otker ter-riton/. For this reason we think it would be a good scheme to buy snme of your seed. We could
' possibly use 600 lbs. of your seed, providing you could make us a reasonable figure. Yours truly, Meebell, Soule & Co.
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Nurl hni/), Kiii<r cfe Co., Seed Groivers, MinncapoJin, Niuji.
TOMATO. Early Minnesota. We cannot claim the honor of having originated this Tomato, but early a p predating the great value of a Tomato as early as this, and which at the same time possessed the good qnailtiea of the later sorts, we have devoted every attention to still further developing its excellent characteristics, so that we think we may justly claim possession of the best stock of this sort in existence. \Ve consider it superioi to the Imperial, Ruby, or Early ^Michigan in points of shapeliness, color, smoothness, solidity and flavor, while for £ABL,IN£SS it is not approached l>y any good Tomato. -Large pkt., 15c; oz., 30c; ^ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.60.
TOMATO.
Our packets of Tomato contain on an averag^e about 1,400 5eeds.
Large Pkt. Oz. Ulb. Lb. OWAKF CHAMPION. Leads all others in point of produc- tiveness ; foliage very distinct ; color, purplish pink; flesh solid, early ; fine quality ; on account of Its habit of growth, vines may be planted 3x3 feet, or even more closely 5c 30c 60c$2.00
ATLANTIC PRIZE. Very early, smooth , bright red and solid 5
EAKLY RUBY. Very early, similar to Atlantic Prize 5
EARLY MICHIGAN, Early, heavy cropper, deep rich color,
excellent flavor 6
IMPERIAL. Very early, large, smooth, light red, linequal-
itv 5
OPTIMUS. Good cropper, color, crimson scarlet 6
MATCHLE.SS. Large, smooth, handsome, bright red, solid. 5
PONDERO.SA. (True stock.) Largest variety grown 5
CARDINAL. Bright red, glossy, solid, good size 5
PERFECTION (Llvingston^ Earlv red, productive 5
FAVORITE (Livingston). Good shipper 5
BEAUTY (Livingston). Pinkish red, thick flesh 5
STONE (Livingston). Large, smooth, very solid, bright
scarlet 5
ACME. Red, purplish at stem end; popular 5
BUCKEYE STATE (Livingston). Beef color, a little later
than Beauty. Start plants early and stake up for earlv use 5
TURNER HYBRID. Large, smooth, solid, purplish red ... . 5 KOYAL RED (Livingston). Intensely red color, smooth,
large, not a good shipper 5
TROPHY. Solid, late, large 5
YELLOW PLUM. Used for pickles; bright yellow 5
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Strawberry, or v» int«r Cheivy Tomato.
Large Pkt. Oz. %lb. Lb. PEACH. Much resembles a peach in
appearance. The skin is thin and
peels off like that of a peach ; quali-
tv excellent 5c 25c 60c $2.00
LOBILLARD. Best for forcing; ex- cellent for out-door cultivation,
early, red, smooth 5 25 60 2.00
RED CHERRY. Fruit small, used
in pickling 5 25 60 2.25
YELLOW CHERRY. Fruit small,
nsed in pickling 5 20 60 2.25
Large Pkt. Oz. Wb. Lb. RED CURRANT. Small fruit, used
in preserves 5c 25c flSc $2.25
STRAWBERRY (Winter Cherry or
Huskl. Excellent for preserves 6 25 05 2.25
ARISTOCRAT. This is practically a
red variety of Dwarf Champion — 6 20 50 1.75 CRIMSON "CUSHION. Fruit very
large, bright scarlet, solid, stands
shipment well 5 26 70
GOLDEN OUEEN. Rich, deep yellow 6 25 70
8.00 iS.OO
'Your Early MiNNE.Sor A To?lATOi3 the earliest Tomato I liave ever tried."— .4. L. Anderson, nallock.Mmn^ "Earlv Minnesota Tomato are the best Early Tomato I ever saw. They npea early, bear well, and are of fine flavor."— i/enr^ Failing, Sedalia, Col.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
TURNIP. Table Varieties.
Ames, Neb., Dec. 20th, 1897. NOKTHBOT, King & Co. All the seeds we have bought from yon have given en- tire satisfaction, and we expect to do more business with yoa in the future than in the past. E. M. Allen, Gen'l Manager.
The farm of the Standard Cat<le Company, Ames, Neb., of which Mr. Allen is general manager, consists of 7,a50 ACKliS. At . present writing (Dec.80th),witli t EIGHT THOUSAND cattle on | hand, this cornpany is feeding 3,500 bushels of^gi'ain and about FIFTY TONS of HAY and COKN STOVEK DAILY. Mr. Allen, the general manager I of the company, is a recognized authority on cattle feeding in this country I and his views and suggestions are widely sought. With notable gen- * erosity and public spirit, Mr. Allen places at the disposal of inquirers I the valuable results obtained from his large experience and numerous ; ex»)erimeats. Mr. Allen is also deeply interested in Sugar Beet Cul- : ture. He is President of the American Sugar Growers' Society and r President of the Nebraska Beet Sugar Asaociatioti.
Purple Top Strap Leaf.
TURNIP. Table Varieties.
Mr. B. M. AtliEN, Ames, Neb.
Our Packets of Turnips Contain on the average about 3,500 Seeds.
Large Pkt. Oz. %lb. Lb.
BABI-Y MILAN. Purple'top, two weeks earlier than any other sort; flesh snow white, fine grained and of ex- cellent flavor 5c 10c 30c GOc
eUKPLE TOP MUNICH. Very early; should be grown quickly. Gets coarse
PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. Stand- ard sort for early spring and fall use.
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE. A pop- ular variety. Superior quality, either for table or stock. Heavy producer. Early. Grows rapidly and keeps well.
CARLY SNOW BALL. Round, pure white; grows rapidly; very sweet and firm
WHITE EGG. Oval, smeoth, solid, sweet
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Large Pkt. Oz. ^41b. Lb WHITE STRAP LEAF. An excellent
early sort 5c 10c 30c 50«
WHITE NORFOLK. Late. One of the
best table sorts; excellent also for
stock feeding 3 8 15 43
WHITE GLOBE. Large, sweet, good
keeper 5 10 15 4fi
GREEN GLOBE. Very large; white
flesh; solid 5 10 30 60
YELLOW GLOBE. Firm, sweet and
handsome 3 8 15 50
YELLOW ABERDEEN. Very hardy;
productive ; good keeper X 8 15 50
SCARLET KASHMYR. A new and
distinct variety; the outside skin is
of a beautiful deep scarlet color; flesh
white; very early and of the finest
table quaUty 5 13 3d 1.00
Oz.
15c
15 30
% lb.^Lb. 50c $1.7B
50 60
1.78
3.sa
30 60 3.00
50
1.70
TOBACCO. Large Pkt.
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF. A largely cultivated sort in America 5o
PENNSYLVANIA SEED LEAF. Widely known and used. Our seed is from the famous
Lancaster county district 5
HAVANA. A genuine Cuban strain. Fromthecelebratad plantationsof the"VueltodeAbajo 5 CONQUEROR. A vigorous growing variety of finest texture. Early and easily cured. Our
stock is direct from Mr. Ragland, the originator 5
STERLING. The brightest of the yellow type, and being the earliest to ripen, is surest in localities
liable to early frosts 5 15
HESTER. Yellowtype, makes fine cigar stock. It has size, shape, texture and color, and ripens early. It recommends itself greatly in this, that it has greater adaptability over a wider range of soils and latitude than any other of the yellow varieties, and may, on this score, be considered the surest. .. 5 30 SWEET ORONOCO. Used for first-class plug fillers, and makes, when sun cured, the best Natural Chewing Leaf. A favorite for the "Homespun" wherever known. Known as Little Oronoco in
some localities 5 30 60 1.78
AHERICAN COFFEE BERRY.
(Soya Bean.)
Coffee (and very good Coffee, too) for one Cent a Pound.
While nothing quite takes the place of good old Java or Mocha Coffee, the Coffee Berry, when used alone, makes a healthful, pleasant and eco- nomical beverage, with a strong coffee flavor, and quality superior, in our estimation, to many coffee substitutes now on the market. When blended and ground with good coffee, half and half, its presence can scarcely be de- tected. It is prepared just like coffee. The beans, which are about the size of the real coffee berry, are roasted, ground, and used either alone or mixed with coffee, as may be preferred. The plant, which takes from four to four and one-half months to mature, is about three feet in height. It fruits from the ground up, and on the limbs in (!very direction. The pods, of which there are from 150 to 250 on a plant, touch each other, so closely together do they grow. The pods contain on an average from two to three beans, of the shape and size shown in the illustration. Not recommended for culture south of latitude 410.
CULTURE. The rows should be planted three feet apart, one berry every ten inches apart in the row. Cultivated like corn or beans, and shotild be planted about the same time. PRICE: Large pkt., 10c; i^lb., 5J5c; lb., 75ci 5 lbs, @ GOc, by mail postpaid. Special prices in large quantities.
FOR RUTA BAGA OR SWEDISH TURN8PS, SEE PAGE 5.
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Nortbrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
HERBS.
■ l^tilize the corners for a few Pot and Sweet Herbs (for flavoring so)if)s, meats, etc.) , indispensable to every garden, while Me<licinal Ilerlis will be found useful. Thrive nicely along sunny side of fence, in a deep, fairly rich soil.
Pkt. Oz.
ANISE. Used for cordials, garnishing and flavoring Cc Iflc
IIAI.M. Leaves used for iiialcing pleasant beverages 5 2.1
HAslL, .Sweet. The leaves are used in llavoring soups, etc.. 5 20 BO It. V OK. Leaves used for 11a voriiij; and llowers furnish for
bee i)astiirago; most easily grown in any waste place 6 15
CAHAWAV. C; rown for seeds. Used for ilavoring 5 10
CATNll', or Catmint. Leaves and young shoots for seasoning 10 40
DII.L,. Seeds have an aromalicodorand pungent taste 5 10
FlSNNKl., Sweet. Oruanientul; when boiled, used in fish sauce 5 lO
COKIANT)ER. Seeds used in the manufacture of liquors, in confectionery and
culinary pr<>parations 5
HOItlCHOUlsl). l<or seasoning and cough remedy 5
LAVKNI>J£K. An aromatic, medicinal herb C
MAIJ.JOKAM, Sweet. Leaves and shoots for seasoning 5
rENNYKOYAL. Agreeable odor and flavor 10
SAGE. Most useful ho«b for seasoning fl
SUMMEll SAVORY. Used for 11a voring soups 6
THYME. Leaves and young shoots used for seasoning; a tea is made of leaves,
a remedy for headache 5
ARTICHOKE ROOTS.
Pkt. Oa,
1%
1% 75 10 10
30
The New Large Jerusalem Variety ; producing from 400 to 1,000 bushels per acre. Aj> excellent food for eattle, sheep and liorses. Fed to luilch cows, they are for (he production of milk, equal if not superior to bran, liut their greatest value is for food for hiigs. Kveii the labor of feeding is avoided, as the hogs will help themselves if allowe<l to do sn. We consider them the cheajiest aud healtliiest hog food possil)le to raise, and find that whe^e , l)rood sows have free access to Artichokes they and their pigs invariablv do wen. ///There is no better food to build up large, healthy frames, with plenty of bone antl muscle. Hogs will not only grow, but fatten on them.
Un good land, with the same cviltuie as corn, Artichokes wi-'t produce from 400 to 1,0. 0 bushels ijeracre. A. C. Williams, of Iowa, n very proniineftt breeder of Poland Chinas, says: "Forty heart of hogs and pigs may be kei)t without other food on an acre of Artichokes from the time frost is out of the ground until they grow again, and from October 1st until the ground f reezep jagain. They produce more hog food per acre than a'ly other crop I am oe- rquainted with, and the liogs will harvest the crop themselves. Artichoke* ' also produce an immense quantity of tops, of which cattle, horses a n<l mul^ are very fond, and which makes excellent food when properly curetl. ,A chemical analysis of roots shows them to be superior to Carrots, I'arsnips, Mangels, Sugar lieets a"d Turnips, both as flc-s'i and as f.it formers."
rLANTlisG, CULTUKK, PRICE, ETC. Artichokes need plantii-g but once, and little or no culture after the first year. Cut as potatoes, only smaller: plant in rows three and one-half feet apart. Plow deep, plant sluillow, say two inches; tlie second year, break up the ground ns for corn; will come Wp thick all over the surface. Kua through each way with a cultivator when a f'-w inches high. Pric<-, 1 lb., 3W; ilbs.,$1.00, by mail postpaid. By freight or express, ?ibu., 50c ; 1 bu.,$1.50; barrel of 3 bu. fori acre, $4.00.
Artichoke.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
By far the most satisfactory way to obtain an Asparagus bed is to set out the roots. We send out no rnoif that are less than two years old. They may be sent by express or freight, with the assurance that they wll)
arrive in perfect condition for planting.
Asparagus Koots are sent only by Bxpresa at purchaser's expense, in good growing condition.
They are warranted to reach destination
Per 100. Per 1000.
Palmetto Roots 75o $5.00
Coiiover's Colossal 60 5.00
Golumbiau Mammoth AVhite 1.00 7.50
RHUBARB ROOTS.
Each. Doz.
Monarch By mail, postpaid 20c $3 00
Victoria " " 10 1.00
Linnaeus " " lO 1.00
Extra large clumps, each, 25c ; dozen, $8.00, will be sent by express only at purchaser's expense.
FRUIT SEEDS.
Apple Seeds. 45c qt
Cherry I'its, Mahaleb
Curraiit, Ked
■' AVhite
" Illiick
Gooseberry, Red
Yellow
Green
Pencil T''its
Pluin Pits. Myrobalan
(ierman J'runes.
Green Gage
IVnr Seed
yiiiiK'r Seed .•
I{ii»l>l>crry .Seed
Si ra« lierry .Sei-d
10c Die lOc 2()c 2ltc 20c 35c
pkt. pkt. l>kt. pkt. pkt. pkt.
qt.
20c oz. 20c oz. lite i)kt. lOe pkt.
•lapauese WiDWtmrry 10c pkt.
$6.00 bu.
.00 lb. .40()z.
.4 0 oz.
.40 oz. 1.00 oz. 1.00 oz. 1.00 oz. 1.50 bu.
.75 lb.
.<>0 lb.
.05 lb. 3.2.-> 11). 2.25 lb.
.00 oz.
.75 oz.
TREE SEED.
By mail, postpaid.
Wri ' " '
rite for Special Price on quantity. Deciduous Trees, Hedge and Flowering Shrubs.
Per
Box Elder
AVhlte Ash
Cottonwood 1.
European Iteccli 1.
Norway Maple
Svcnniore
AVhile Itirch 1.
AVecphig Bir<-h 3.
European Elm I.
]SiisHWoo<l 1.
('iitalpu. Iliirdv
While j^lulbi rrv ~-
Jllack Mulberry 3.
Russian Mulberry. . . 2.
lb. 35 35 00 ()(» 00 !>0 25 00 50 20 70 OO OO 00
Per lb.
Black Locust ,30
Honey Locust 30
Dogwood 1.26
I'aw I'aw l.!8p
Sassafras
W il<l Rla<k Cherry.
I'ersiuinion
Itarlierry
Lilac 2.00
Itiickthorn 2.26
Hawthorn 1.76
ILifklierry l.OO
O-Mge Orange 60
Black Walnuts, bu..
8.00 l.OO .OO 1.40
EVERGREENS.
Per lb. American Arbor VI-
t.e 2.50
Golden Arlior Vitie.. 4 OO
i;ur<n><'iin Larch 1.50
lt:«ls:iiii I'ir 2.50
llenilof'k Spruce 6.00
Korway Spruce i.li5
Per lb.
White Spruce 6.O0
S. ol. h l- ir 2.00
Anslralian Pine 2.00
While Pine 2.40
Silver Fir 1.50
Red C;edar 1.36
lioxwuod 3,96
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Bortbrup, Ikino & Co.'s
Scbool <3ar6en
$200.00 IN GA
To be paid in PBBZES
inn nn seven Prizes) for the largest number of spe<'ies
lUUiUU gro-Mi from a single packetof Aorthrup, Kiug ij; Co.'s School Ixarderi Flower Mixture.
(In Four Prizes) for the best mounted specimens of flowers from the garden.
(In Four Prizes) for the best Essays on "How to Grow the School Garden Mixture."
itOn nn 'Ii Four Prizes) for the best Photograph of the <pZUiUU Garden.
$30.00 .00
as folloM's
For full particulars of the Competition, see page 50,
Our SgIiooi Garden Flower Mixture ^^:i^^^!stz'^:^.
an's Improvement I^eague in Minneapolis, towards interesting children of the Public Schools in this city in the fcnowledge and culture of flowers.
As it was desired that each child should grow a number of varieties, the League was at the outset coti- fronted with the problem of how to furnish so many thousand pupils a sufficient assortment for the compara- tively small amount of money available for that purpose.
They discussed this matter with us and we suggested that a mixture be made of a number of the best anifl most popular annual varieties, and that a large packet of this mixture be given to each scholar. This plan wafe adopted, and for the results obtained it is sufficient to refer to the letters from l>r. Charles M. Jordan, Superia- tendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools, Mrs. T. B. Walker of this city, and Mrs. llarnard. Chairman of the League Flower Committee, as well as to the fact that for five years we have supplied this mixture for the same purpose to the Woman's Improvement League.
So popular has this mixture become that we last year sold it at the nominal price of 25 cents a packet, anfi offered ^i.SO«00 in I^RISCES to those growing the largest number of varieties from e
Slpgle packet. Elsewhere will be found the report of the awards, together with the letters and photographs df Bttfccessful competitors. t
This mixture gave such universal satisfaction, and the contest awakened such interest ainotig our custom- erfi, that we have decided this year to offer O Atsi U PRia^E^gt amounting to ^SOO.O<^« which will be paid as hereinafter spacified to those sending in their reports on or before November 1st, 1900.
CAUTION.
We Irish to emphasize the fact that our SCHOOL. GAfiOeN FLOWER MIXTURE is not to he //»/ ANY WAY compared with mixtures offered as "WILD FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE" or UNDER ANY OTHER NAME. These, for the most part, are made up from seeds that have been "left over" at the end of the season, or have lost vitalitjr.
Our Sghool Garden Flower Mixture
most beautiful annual sorts, obtained at large expense from the most reliable flower seed specialists of America and Europe, especially for this purpose. The price at which we offer this Mixture, oen.tS, has enabled
us not only to increase the size of our packets, but to add many new and magnificent sorts, so that now it migBi well be called The Complete Flower Garden Mixture, embracing, as it does, nearly every desirable flowering annual grown.
A large packet, amply sufficient to plant a bed 30 feet square, will be sent postpaid t© any address on receipt of 25 cents. (Stamps accepted.) Full cultural directions are printed on the back of each packet. The possession of the packet entitles the holder to compete for the $200.00 cash prizes.
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JS'ortlinip, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
School Garden Flower Mixture Prize Winners lor 1899.
MRS. F. E. BREWSTER. Minneapolis, Minn. IstPKIZE FOR BEST ESSAY, $10.00.
MRS. ROBERT McNAUGBTON, Aberdeen, S. D. 3d PRIZE FOR GREATEST NUMBER OF SPECIES,$15.00.
MRS. M. SiRVER, Hamilton, N. D. 1st PRIZE FOR BEST PnO- TOGRAPII, $15.00.
MISS MISME HKMlNGSOfl, New Kiclimond, Wis. 7th PRIZE FOR GREATEST NU?IBEK OF SPECIES, $2.00.
We take pleasure in presenting portraits of nine of the Prize Winners in our SCHOOl, GARDEN Flower CON- TEST for 1899. We were unable to obtain photographs of the other five successful contestants. Our checks for the proper amounts were sent to the respective prize winners immediately after we received the committee's report, HOW the: I»Bei^ES WEJI-eEJ AWAROED. The letters, lists, mounted specimens, etc., received up to Nov. 1st, and of which there were several hundred, were l^ced In the hands of a committee of newspaper men of Minneapolis. The report of the committee is as follows: Messrs. Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 20th, 1899.
GENTLEMEN: After Carefully examining the great number of reports, essays, photographs, etc., turned over to us m your School Garden Flower Mixture contest, we have decided the award for prizes as follows. We are pleased to add that we have been greatly impressed with the interest manifested in this contest and with the great value of the seeds given ■in these packages for the small sum of 25 cents. Yours very truly,
F. W. Leavitt, The Housekeeper. D. C. McCONN, The Times. W. G. Chamberlain, The Journal. Oscar Day, The Tribune.
$ioo.oo For the Greatest Number of Species.
l«t, Mrs. I^ACRA H. FEBNAIiD, Frseport, Me. $40.00 4th, Mrs. LIZZIE M. CUKKIE, Wa.shburn. 111. $10.00
-gd, Mrs. W. F. WILCOX, Benson, Minn. 25.00 5th, Mrs. L. R. McCORD, Garneld, Minn. 6.00
3d. Mrs. ROB'T McNAUGHTON, Aberdeen. .S. 1>. 15.00 6th, Miss FLORA FERGU.SON, Lancaster, Oat. 3.00 7th, MISS MINNIE HEMINGSON, New Richmond, Wis. $2.00.
$30.00 For the Best Photographs.
iBt, Mrs. M. SABVER, Hamilton, N. Dak. $15.00 2d, Master HAROLD G. SIMPSON, MlnneapoUs, Minn. $lO.00
3d. EMMA ELLEN BEBG, Aldeu, Minn. $5.00.
$20.00 For the the Best Essay.
Irt, Mrs. F. E. BREWSTER, Minneapolis, Minn. $10.00 3d, Miss TE.SSIE TKRRIE, Crawfordsville, Ind, $3.00 ?d, JOSIEVANDEBGONE, Maple Lake, Minn. 5.00 4th, Miss MABEL BACON, Enipuria, Kans. 2.00 WHAT THOSE WHO HAVE GROWN OUR "SCHOOL GARDEN MIXTURE" THINK OF IT.
Our space only admits of brief extracts from a few of the many hundreds of letters we have received express- ing the satisfaction this mixture has given those who have tried it, and it is no exaggeration to say that we could ail this entire catalogue with letters written in praise of this mixture, pleasing and satisfying the most skillful flower growers, as well as the youngest and most inexperienced beginner in floriculture.
"New "Variety Every Day." liwas the most beautiful flower mixture I mer saw, there beinK a new variety nearly •TBryday. AllNOLD Lien, Delavan, Minn. "Many I Had Never .Seen."
The hundredH of the Flower Garden Mixture fl0weT9 contained many I had never seen be- fore and cannot find a name for.
Mrs. V. W. Hayden, Glencoe, Minn. "Surprised and Dcliglitcd." I wa.s BurpriHed and deliKhtod with the beaotiful bod of flower.s and the larne number of^pecieti crown from one packet.
Ida L. Noble, \Vasliiiii;ton, Town. "Most Beautiful in Day County." But the greatest wonder to us all wa.s your School Oardfii Flower Mixture. It in a more beautiful flower Karden than people ever Haw In Day County. Cauiiik F. Ai.thoff,
Waubay. S. D.
"Even tlic Baby." It made a beautiful collection of flowers and ire all enjoyed them ho much, eveu the baby. MK8. K. M. LtviNGSTON, Park Itapida. "Every One in the County." ' ll7 flower bed wa.s the admiration and Bur- #rise of evenono in thin county.
LAunA A. Oanon, TrnHky, Minn.
"Amply Repaid.'
If even" p.icket of School Garden Mixture sent out KiVJQ as much jdeasure as mine did, you may feel amply repaid.
Mhs. G. H. Brown, St. Paul, Minn. ".Surprise to Hundreds."
I had a flower bed from your mixture which was a surprise to the liuridreds who saw it. There were new flowers every djjy.
Leonora Prescott, Muyville, Ind. "Admiration of All." Many visitors said they never saw such a beautiful siwht before. My parden was the ad- miration of all. Ei)A Anderson, Fir, Miuu. "Afl'orded Great I'leasure." The School Garden Mixture affordrd me the ttreatest pleasure as well as the many neigh- bors who came to see the flowers.
Mrs. J. K. Wilson, Hloomville, Ohio. "Never .Saw Anything Like It." I never saw anything like It before, and the many who have seen it liave marveled at the betiuty of the floral <lisp!ay.
Miss Patteiison, Alexandria, Minn. "Cliildren were Dt-liglitetl." The children were deliclited and took great pleasure in caring for the flowers.
Mrs. Carraway, Muncie, Ind.
"Accept Tlianks of the Family."
Let me tender you the combined thanks from our entire family for the pleasure derived from the School Garden Flower Mixture.
Mrs. Wilcox, Benson, Minn. "More Than FIcased."
I a.s8nre you I was more than pleased with the beautiful display of flowers, from early spring until late in the fall.
Miss Badiann, Warren, Minn. ".So Many in One Garden." No one around here ever saw so many klnd» and colors of flowers in one Karden l>efore.
Carrie Anderson, Bartlett, N. D. "Real Enjoyment."
I have had more real enjoyment from the re. suits of one p;icitano of School Garden Flower Mixture than ever before from many different packages at <in exr>ense UO times greater.
Guy Bkackf.tt, Excelsior, Minn. "Well Repaid Me." The flowers were lovely and well repaid me for all their care. Ethel Atkinson,
Park Itapids, Minn. "Over a Tltonsand Flants."
T should think I had over a thonuand plant« altoffether. Only one did not bloom.
Mits. Laura U. Fernald, Freeport, Me.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Grovrers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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School Garden Flower Mixture Prize Winners tor 18
Mrs. Flora Ferguson,
Lancaster, Ontario. Sixth Prize for greatest number of Species. $3.00.
Mrs. W. F. Wilcex,
Benson, Minn. Second Prize for greatest number of Species, $35.00.
Harold Goodsir Simpson.
( 8 years old. > Minneapolis, Minn. Second Prize for best Photograph. $10.00.
Mrs. Laura flail Femald,
Freeport. Maine. First Prize for greatest number of Species. $40.00.
Miss Josie Vandergaae,
Maple Lake, Minn. Second Prize for besi Essay. $5.00.
LETTER FROn DR. CHARLES M. JORDAN, | Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools. ^
Minneapolis, Nov. 1st, 1897. $ NORTHRUP, KING & OO.: £ GENTLEMEN: I desire to express the obligations under which J the public schools of this city are to your firm for the interest you 2 have shown in the flower work organized among the pupils of ® the public schools by the Woman's Improvement League. This T movement has already accomplished a great work. It has inter- J ested thousands of the school children in the cultivation of flow- § ers.and has done a great deal toward beautifying the city. Many ^ an unsightly yard has been transformed into a beautiful flower 2 garden by means of the flower seeds which were generously con- « tributed by Northrup, King & Co. These seeds, so far as I have ^ been able to observe, "always grow." Yours very truly, 2 Central High School, ninneapelU. Minn. CHAS. M. JORDAN, Supt. »
LETTER FROM MRS. BARNARD, Chairman Flower Committee, flinneapolis Improvement
League.
NORTHRUP, KING <& CO.,
Kind Sirs: Please accept sincere and hearty thanks from the Minneapolis Improvement League for your generous gift of seeds fornine thousand children. I wish to express the highest praise for the "School Garden Mixture," as it has yielded in many cases won- derful results. I wish I had accomplished my purpose last year and taken photographs of some of the little gardens. As high as one hundred and fifty plants have been reported from some of the packets. Many of the gardens were most beautiful.
Respectfully, MIDRED M. BARNARD, Chairman Flower Committee, Minneapolis ImproveTnent League. Minneapolis, May 1, 1897.
LETTER FROM MRS. T. B. WALKER.
Minneapolis, December, 1898.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.,
Gentlemen: I have been very much interested in the flower (Vork of the Woman's Improvement League of this city from the beginning of their work five years ago. They have spared neither labor nor money in carrying out their schemes for the beautifying of the city through the encouragement of floriculture by the school children. And while their efforts have caused many an unsightly place in the city to disappear, and many an uninviting neighborhood •to become like a little park the best part of their work has been the cultivation in the hearts of the children of the love for the beautiful while caring for their little gardens.
Your firm is deserving of great credit for the assistance which you have rendered to the league in assisting to furnish the seeds for their work, and they appreciate most highly what you have done. I sincerely wish that other cities and country neighborhoods would adopt the same plans of encouraging the children to "cause the wilderness to blossom as the rose," for no greater sweetness enters into the life of a child than that which comes through the love of beautiful flowers, grown by their own hands.
MRS. T. B. WALKER.
B. WALKER,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
President Nohthwestern Hospital. 3 Vice-Pres. Nat'l Non-partisan W. C. T. U. ^ Secretary Sisterhood of Bethany.
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Northrup, Kitifr & Co., Seed Grotvers, Minneaplis, Minn.
The accompanying illustration is from a photograph taken by our artist in the grounds belonging to the Soldiers' Home at Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis. It is the cottage of one known as the "Hermit SoU dier." Here he has lived for years, happy as a man can be. The place is quite an attraction for visitors on account of the great display of flowers, not only about, but ail over his house. It takesgood seeds to grow in the ground, but it takes specially good ones to grow "on a house." That is why he uses our seeds exclusively.
,00 IIV O^SH
WILL BE PAID AS FOLLOWS AS PRIZES FOK
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.'S
Sebool Gdrdet? flower JVlixtare.
For the Greatest Number of Species grown from a Single Package. First Prize,
$40.00; 2(1, $25,00; 3(1, $15.00; 4tli, $10.00; 5th, $5 00; 6th, $3.00; 7th, $2 00.
Contestants will please observe tliat the $ 100.00 prizes are for the greatest nnnil)cr of SPECIKS, not Vnrieties, grown from a sinofle packafre. For instance, Asters would count aa One. no matter liow many different colors or kinds there maj- he. The name of each variety Counted should be g'iven, if Known, and specimens sent of those not named.
$50
$3
$2
For the Best Herbarium, or Collection of Specimens from the garden, mounted. First Prize, $20 00; 2(1, $15.00; 3d, $10.00; 4tli, $5.00.
Each variety mounted should have its name written on the jjaper, if known.
For the Rest Essay on "How to Grow Northrup, King «& Co.'s School Cardeo Flower Mixture " First Prize, $15 00; 2d, $iO.»K>; 3(1, $3.00; 4th, $2.00.
For tlie B^st Photographs of the Gardens grown from our "School Garden Flower nivture." First Prize, $10.00; 2d, $5.00; 3(1, $3.00; 4th, $2.00.
CONDITIONS OP COMPETITION.
.'v'ppnrts, Photoprnplis, >roiitit('<l Specimens and Ksssiys must be lurcciinpanied by the envelope In whirli the fee«l «:is rcrt-ivcd, ami iini^t be in our liatKl.s on or b«-foio Tsov. Ist, l!)«)0.
< )iir cliecUs tor tlio :mioiiiit ibio tlic prize winner.^ v ill be furwardeil as soon after Xov. 1st as the decision can )e inaiie. Tlie nanios. adclrrsse-) and (if p )ssil)lcl the pictures of successful competitors will be ffiveti in our ■ji talouiie for II. \\'liile alia niot win t lie cash pri/,es. evi-ryooe who purchases a paclcaire of the Scliool Garden 'lixturc will ff< I amply repaid for tlieir investment in th ' l»i'aiify an<l vari«>(y of th<> (lowor* th»'y sertir*-.
'I'liis mixture is sure to be popular witli every one. Even pra«'timl (loricult iii-i^ts will lin<l niiicli to iiitereiit and surprise them in the varh-ty aiul l)paiity of the tlowers, while ciiildren are simply deliyhted and can scarcely "^ait until the tlowers are unfolded, in their anxiety to see what they are "yoiny to be.
CFMrfJIRFR f'-'t the possession of a packet entitles anyone to compete for the above mentioned prizes, and nLlilLlTlDLn will be mailed to any address on receipt of 2.» cents.
CPr*^' I MflTIPC overlook our ofTer to send a resjular package of our School Garden Mixture FREH
^iCWiML nUlluCi with every order for \ egelable or Flower Seeds (or both) in packets, amounting to "5 «!eut», ai pric- iiauii'd in our Catalognc.
'I'his oiler does not apply to seeds by the pound or btuthel, but only to Vegetable and Flower Seeds in pucketa.
Northrup, King <fe Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS.
Centaorea Imperialie is beinK"mtro- duced" this year under many differ- ent names.
Wher- ever yoti buy seeds, purchase of some house which offers them by tlieir true navte.
We have never list- "novelty" tliat we greater pleasure in offering to our custonserg than Centaiirea Imperial- is, a Krarid new annual variety from Italj'. Tlie flowers, which are of giant size, are of varied tints and colors, in pure white, lilac, rose, purple, <(ark red, etc. They fire support- ed by strong-, long stalks, and liave an extremely long duration. Centaurea Imperialis is'of easiest cul- ture, an I flowei-s continu- ally from spring- until au- tumn. The Florists' Ex- change, of New York (Aug. \i, lj9d), in speaking of flo- ral novelties, says: "The premier place must be as- signed to Centaurea Imperialis, which is one of the most important productions of the present decade. Tlie plant is very vigorous, growing nearlv four feet high, easy to grow, and Uterallv covered with enormovis flowers double the size of C. Margaritae, with tlie same Odor and of Ifae same form. Thestems are long enough to satisfy the most exacting 'Belle of JMew York.' " Pkt.,15c; 2pkts
Centaurea Imperialis.
New Giant Branching Aster. White, Striped with Pink.
, 35c.
NEW GSANT BRANCHING ASTER.
White, Striped with Pink.
California's best 1900 novelty is undoubtedly this magnificent new Aster, which is unsurpassed in beauty and elegance of form. The Giant Branching Comet Asters are quite distinct from all other sorts in shape of liuw- ers. Grows from twelve to fifteen inches high, and covered with large double flowers four to five inches across, their long, wavy and twisted petals forming a loose yet dense half globe, resembling a large flowered Japaiiei^e Chrysanthemum. For profusion of bloom, thrifty and upright growth, tliey stand without an equal. The pink Stripe on the white makes a combination of delicate color whicli fixes the attention of all beholders. Pkt., 10c;
3 for 2.5c. ROSE, Multiflora True, or New Fairy Roses, from Seed.
They bloom in four months after sowing, so that seed sown in February in the house mav be had in June it* t2ie open ground, where they continue to bloom tliroughont the season, giving about an equal proportion of single, semi-double and double flowers, borne in clusters, and contain all the tints and colors of cultivated roses. One of (Sie most unique and novel pot flowers now grown. Attracts attention evervwhere. The only genuine dwarf «Briety "Kosa Multiflora." Plants grow about one foot high; very hardy, and may be treated as annuals. Pkt., 5c.
nOUNTAIN ROSE.
This magnificent climber is one of the most distinct and valuable aoiuisitions of recent years. Like Ampelopsis Veitchii, it is freely furnished mt\i long tendrils that attach themselves firmly to stone, brick or wooden walls. It grows with the greatest rapidity and soon covers a large area. Being a native of Montana, it is abx .lat. hi hardij, and can adapt itself to any soil, locality or exposure. It covers posts, pillars or verandas with a uniform mat of heavj' tureen foliage, which in autumn changes to brilliant crimson. With its gorgeous carmine flowers, which are borne in great- est profusion, a well-established plant of this splendid novelty is a sight to behold. Our customers will miss a rich floral treat if they do not •ecnre the Mountain Kose. Pkt., 10c ; 3 pkts., 25c. Be sure and order early, as our stock is limited.
EDELWEISS.
The Famous Flower of the Alps.
Everyone has heard of Edelweiss, the famous flower of Switzerland. When we first learned that it was to be introduced into America this year, at- tractive as it miglit be as a novelty, we doubted the propriety of offering it, as we had always supposed it would only thrive in extremely high altitudes. So we wrote to the best German authority, asking his opinion. He re- plied as follows:
"The Alpine plant, 'Edelweiss' (Leonte- podium Alplnumi, is a pretty plant, worthy to be cultivated, in- deed. It thrives on sandy soils, or even as a border plant, but on moist, rich soils it will grow too luxuri- antly. To keen a good stock of flowering plants, the old ones should be divided an- nually, or young ones raised from seeds. It succeeds either on exposed spots of the rock garden or in an ordinary border. If The New 1 airy Rose, not placed too near Mountain Rose.
rank growing plants." >■«>■" iwov.
We have all read how venturesome Alpine tourists have risked their lives to secure this coveted flower. Had 6hey read our Catalogue they would only have been obliged to risk our price per packet, 10c; 3 pkts. for 35c.
Edelweiss.
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Chinese Tea Plant.
CHINESE TEA PLANT. The seed •we oHer is that of the true Chinese Tea Plant, the Tea of Commerce, the leaves of which -we drink. The plant, -which attains the size of currant bushes, is an evergreen producing glossy leaves somewhat resembling the orange. The flowers are white with yellow centers and are very beautiful. The large seed pods are also very ornamental. The seeds are very large, about the size of a small chestnut. Price, per pkt. of 5 seeds, 15c; 2pkts., 85c.
DOUBI-E ALLEGHENT HOLLY- HOCKS. Of many rich colors, the grand double flowers of this new strain are remarkable for their extra large size, novel forms, and graceful arrange- ment upon the stems. Thehardyplants remain long in bloom and are most at- tractive. Pkt., 5c.
CKAB'S-EYE VINE. A most beautiful climber, either for oot culture or the open ground in summer. Bears clusters of bright yellow flowers, followed by bunches of pods, which when dry, burst open, disclosing brilliant red seeds with black ey.es, used for making beads and other ornaments, for which piirpose they are exceedingly pretty. Pkt, 5c.
Crotalaria Retusa.
CROTALAKXA KETU.SA. This striking vari-
ety is offered by various Seedsmen under the name of Golden Yellow Sweet Pea, Dwarf Golden .Sweet Pea, etc. The blossoms ore of a brilliant red coloring set off bv a blotch of maroon on the wing. It is a strong, deep-rooted bush, growing about two and one-half feet high, and able to stand alone. It is an annual, blooming earlv and continuously until killed by frost in the fall. A field of plants is a perfect sheet oi gold. A bunch of these flowers placed m water, or mingled with Sweet Peas, form a rich effect and last a long time. As a pot plant, nothing can be more beautiful; while for out-door plairl- ing, either with other annuals or massed in a bed, nothing can be more effective. Our seed i') obtained direct from the introducer. Mist Florence Gill. Price, per large pkt., 5c; 3 pkts>. for 10c.
DI DISCUS COERULEUS.
DIDISCUS CtERULEUS. A beautifnl and interesting annual which seems to have been lost sight of in the last few years. It blootjff most profusely from July untU November, plants grow about eighteen inches high and have as many as fifty flowers open at one time of an exquisite pale lavender color, Pkt., 6c.
Pbacelia Campanularia. PHACELIA CAMPANULAKIA. A very showy, hordv annual with bright, blue, bcll-shapcd flowecs. One of the earliest annuals to bloom and lasts in perfection a long time. Pkt., 5c.
Bird oi Paradise.
mRI> OF PAKADISK. (I'oinciaiia Glllesi.) The color of
the flower is a golden yellow, measuring ">ches across, and are produced in very large trusses, riic niost oeaoti- f "l part of the flower is the large pistils, wliich "•'C spread out in fan-like form,an<l are of bright cnmson color. The foliage is also highU- decorative, reminding o"e of a very delicate Acacia.'-lf the seeds "T^^ « f/,\^^l^'"^ duce blooms in great profusion the hr^^t year. I Kt., ..c
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Select %(6t of 3f lower See^s.
FREE PREMIUMS.
An order for flower cr VEaETABUE seeos in packets to the amount of 75 cents, entitles the purchase! to one fnll sized package 0/ our SCHOOL gardeiu slower mixture; an order for st.so to 3 pa,ciia,ges, with the privilege of competing for the 9200.00 cash prizes ofpereo by us. For full particulars see pp. 47-48-49-50.
Onr list of 1^(noci' Seeds embraces a\\ the Popular and Easily Grown FaWe^i'es, as well as the i?e.'Jf -Voi>f;/f2>s of recent introduction. It will be noted that all along the line we have made radical reductions in FRICSS, and, in so doing, we have sacrificed neither quality nor quantity. Odr Flower Seeds are the finest obtainable.
Our Packets, we bel leve, contain MORE SEEDS, in proportion to ihe price asked, than those put out by any other house.
We greatly regret that we cannot illustrate every one of the beautiful varieties we list. Prominence is given to a few leading sorts, but many to which t>ut a few lines are given are eciually worthy of display.
ASTEKS. New Giant TThite Branching: Comet, flowers 6 inches in diameter. The Finest White Aster in existence. (See description.)
ABUTIIiON. A free growing, decorative shrub, Pkt.
with bright bell shaped flowers; desirable either for green-house or garden. Finest Mixed 5c iCACIA. Elegant shrubs with fern like foliage,
Richly scented flowers. Finest Mixed 6c
ACKOLINIUM. (Everlasting.) The dried flowers
are used for winter decoration .Sc
AGERATUM. Dark Blue. Hardy annual. Much
used for bedding and edging 3c
ALTSSUM. Sweet. Much used for edgings ; excel- lent as a cemetery plant 3c
Little Gem. Flowers fragrant; very dwarf, com- pact habit; suitable for borders or pots 3c
AXtIKKHINUM. (Snap Dragon.) New Giant. Yields an abundance of fine, cut flowers, which are double the size of the older sorts. The colors
are very brilliant 3c
Tom Thumb. Very dwarf. Makes fine edgings.
Finest mixed 3c
A.MEROSIA. Hardy annual, with long spiral
stems; exceedingly fragrant 3c
ASTEKS. N., K. & Co.'s Imperial Mixture. Con- tains all the best strains and finest colors; an
incomparable mixture. Sure to please 7c
Fire King. Flowers nearly scarlet. The most
brilliant color iu Asters 5c
Snowball. Snow white ; flowers very large 5c
White Plume. Petals pure white; strikingly
unique; exceedingly beautiful 8c
New Yellow. B-iglit sulphur yellow 5c
New Giant White Branching Comet. The plants grow thirty inches high and are of fine branching habit. The flowers are very large, some measuring six inches in diameter; the petals are long and narrow, so twisted as to give an extreme "Comet" effect. The stems, upon which these magnificent flowers are borne, are from twelve to sixteen inches long. We con- sider this the very finest white Aster in exist-
ence. Time of blooming same as ordinary Pkt.
Comets 6c
Victoria. Magnificent flowers, massive and
showy. All colors mixed 5c
Harlequin. A striking variety of great beauty and odd marking; flowers remarkably showy. .. 5c Perfection. Flowers double, large and beautiful. 4c New Comet. Twelve to fifteen inches high, cov- ered with large, double flowers, petals curiously
curved and twisted >. 4c
New Queen. Dwarf, bushy; excllent for pot cul- ture and bedding. Flowers double 4c
Perfection. One of the most desirable of all the Asters. Very double; flowers large and beauti- ful. Height two feet. Many colors in our mixture 3c BALSAM. N., K. & Co.'s Imperial Mixture. Un-
rivalled for the great variety of color and size of flower; includes all the most desirable shades
and colors 6c
Defiance. An excellent mixture ; flowers large,
double, many colored 3c
Good Mixed. An excellent mixture, lacking only some of the high priced sorts contained in our Imperial Mixture 3c
BACHELOR'S BUTTON. Double. Contains
many new colors and markings 4«
Single. Includes all known colors 3c
BEGONIA, VERNON. Flowers are a briUiant orange carmine, with bright yellow centers.
These are easily grown from the seed 56
Tuberous Booted. Single Mixed. Saved from
the finest colors 10c
Tuberous Rooted. Double Mixed. From the fin- est colors '. I80
Bridal Veil. Hardy perermial; invaluable for bouquets, edging and rock work; retains its color when dried 5c
Qroup of ASTERS from Northruo, King & Co,'s
inPERLAL niXTURE. Xhia mixture embraces all the new and fine varisUea. CSee description,.)
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Northrup, King A Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Mian.
BALSAMS.— Northi up, King & Co.'s Impcriiil Mixture.
It includes all the solid colors, striped varieties, Camelia Flowered, Rose Flowered, Shaded, etc. 'See description.)
Pkt.
CANNA. Crozy's New Dwarf. Flowers laree, brill- iant, embracing every sluide of color, beautifully marked. Will bloom the first year if seed is
soakt^d in boiling: water over night 8c
Olil Type. Finest mixed 3o
CALLIOP.SIS or COKEUP.SIS. Single. Flowers
large, blight, showy 3c
Double. (New.) Flowers are of a rich golden velldw color with maroon spots 3c
CAN DV TUFT. Snow «Jueeii. Distinct and beau- tiful; forms a perfect mass of white; iisefnl for
borders 3c
All Colors Mixed 3o
CA ^NATION MARGUERITE. New Giant Fl<iwer- injf. Will bloom the firct season from seed. The flowers are of manv brilliant colors, are fragrant, very double, ranging throngh many (sha<les of red, pink, white, etc.; many, too, are variegated. The plants succeed alike .sown in garden or in pots. Finest Mixed, pkt., 8c; White lOO
Centaurea Marguorlto.
CAMPANULA. (Canterbury Bells.) Single Mixed. Pkt. A popular perennial producmg bell-shaped flow- ers of many colors freely throughout the sum- mer 3
I/oiiblc Mix<-d .J
CANAKY lUllD FLOWERS." ' A beautifufannuai cliiiiber. i-ohage bright green, llowers golden yellow m
CENTA V REA M A RGl EKITE. ( \ew.) brie of the most valuable introductions of late years Mowers are pure white, sulphur vellow and lav. ender. Ssvcet scented and lastitig, valuable for ciittnig. brom seed s()s\ n in the spring will flower imtil late in the autumn 5e
CINER.VRIA. The flowers possess a depth Of color peculiar to themselves. Large flow erinu best strain. Finest Mixed iAk
CUINE.SE LANTER.S PLANT.' The plant pr..- duces numerous large, inflated husks, much the shape of Chinese lanterns, at first a beautiful green color, changing to a yellowish h .:e and then to brightest scarlet, and as they hang sus. pended among the green foliage tliev present a most iiovel and strikingly beautiful appear- ance. 15r;uiches cut and dried retain their rich and brilliant color, and make most beautiful winter bouquets whet) used w ith dried grasses or leaves. 1 he plant grow s from one and one- lialf to two feet in height. Treated likea Tomato • it grows and fruits freelj- from seed the first sea- son, yet the plants are perennial and may be wintered in the cellar or grown in pots as a win- dow plant
CH RVSANTHEMUM (French' Marguerite)'.' ' a'..- niial. Much grown for cut flowers 3e Pei ennial. Fancy strain. Seeds must be "start- ed early to bloom the first summer. . . lOe
CLEOMB PUNGENS.
((Jiaiit Spider I'lant.) ~ A perpetual bloomer; flowers very showy:
bright rose color, and ^■MrSSWBWv blooms freely all sum- iH^^^^'W''^ mer 4c wi^^^^ '
COCKSCOMB. (Celosia.) iM^^SiS' (Jiieen of Dwarfs. The |j|^^y^gj;,V best variety, l lowers i— are of a rich, riaby red of extreme brilliancy. oc
COBAEA SCANDENS.
(Climber.) Does well >iW5<5<S.\YMB^5Rii\IriiI both in-doors and in ajg^Py^fPW^ t/ft*^
open ground. Flowers MtST' T\
are large, bell shaped, v)?^ •^^Jal^'E -
green at first, but later "'^ik Tt^tlWllI
change to a beautiful deep violet blue 5c
COLEliS. A well known foliage plant. Easily grown from seed. All colors mixed 8e
COSMOS. Dawn. The great obstacle to the niore general cultivation of the Cosmos in the North has been its Juteneim, frost usiially cutting them down just as they were coming nicely in bloom. 'J he Grand New Cosmos Dawn will bloom in July from seed sown in the sr)ring. H has another" advantage in being more dwar than other varieties. Height about four feet. i'Mowers are while, rose tinted, ec'l sown early and transplanted to open ground w ill produce
plan! s covered with bloom until late 1 Se
Wliite. Flowers large, pure white 8e
I ink. Beautiful "e
I'uro Yellow. New and striking 12e
Finest Mixed. All colors lOo
CY'riJl'JSS VINE. A delicate vine. Flor.ersstar shajjed, scarlet and white. All colors mixed ... . 6e
DyVlsY. liouble. F'lowers white, pink, red and
variegated. Finest Mixed ftc
Snowball. Flowers are w liite with long stems; n"arl\- all double
DAHLIA. Donble. Easily grown from seed.
I'lowers the first season 8e
New .sd-'ped. Single. Heautifully marked 3e
DATIIRA. Trumpet I'lower. Flowers large, fra- grant. Finest Dlixed ♦«
DIANTIIUS. (Chinese Pink.) All the newest shades and ni.irkings, single, fringed, and
double. Unsnrpa-ssed. J- inest Mixed »•
Good Mtxe<l
Snowball. The flowers white and double *«
ESCIIOLTZIA. (California I'oppy.) Hardy annual.
l>"lowers large, rich golden yellow »•
FEVERFEW. DouMe. A fine old-fashione<l plant, ValuabI" in anv garden 3*
FOII;;ET-ME-NOT. hi ue, verv pretty *•
FUCHSIA. Easil V grow it from seed. \\ ill flower first year in open ground. Finest varieties, dou-
bleand single mi. xcd ^Oc
New Cape. Desirable new sort, crowded with Showy, scarlet, drooping flowers '*''(6
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Grotrers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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■ Marguerite Carnations. New Giant Flowering.
This magniliceiit race of Carnations flowers in a few weeks from seed sown in the spring. (See description. t
Pkt.
GAILLAKOIA. Showy, fine for bedding. New, Double. Fin- est colors mixed 3c
Siiis:le. Finest mixed , 3c
GKKANIUM. Started early, this favorite flower can be pro- duced from seed and will flower the first season. Finest
mixed 13c
Good mixed ..; 5c
GL.OXINIA. Makes magnificent pot plants. Will bloom three months after seed is sown. A great array of beautiful colors. Finest mixed 12c
GOUETIA. Beautiful hardy annual; flowers large, delicate and of varied colors. Finest mixed 3c
HEiLIOTKOPlE. Seeds sown in the spring makes fine plants for bedding; are as easil3' grown as Verbenas. Fin' st mixed. 8c
HKLICHKYSUM. The most popular everlasting; niai:y colors. Finest mixed 8c
HOLLYHOCK. Chafer's finest strain. Perfee tly double. Flow- ers all conceivable colors. The finest strain of Hollyhock
grown. If sown early the plants will bloom the first year 10c
Common mixed ^ 3c
ICE PLAXT. Handsome and curious. Adapted for basket and rock work. The leaves and stems appear to be covered with icy crystals 3c
LANTANA. Well known shrub plants with clusters of Verbena- like flowers of different colors. Finest mixed ■ 5c
LAKKSPUK. (Delphinum.) Anniials of great beauty and rich colors. Finest mixed 5c
lilNAKIA. (Kenilworth Ivy.) A hardy perennial trailing plant for rock work and hanging baskets 4c
LOBELIA. (Royal purple.) An elegant plant of easy culture,
adapted for bedding, edging, etc. l\ich purple in color .'>c
Finest mixed 3c
MARIGOLD. Legion of Honor. (New.) Petals sliow a red cross
on yellow groijnd. Very striking and beautiful 4c
El I^orado. All shades of yellow 3c
FroiK-h. Mixed. All the finest colors; very showy 3c
MAKVjiiL OF PEKU. (Four O'clock.) Handsome flowers of great variety. Finest mixed 6c
MIMOSA. (Sensitive Plant.) An interesting and curious plant. The leaves close and droop at the slightest touch 8c
MIMITLUS. (Monkey > lower ) Flowers are singular in shape and of manv brilliant colors, blotched and spotted. Finest mixed 3c
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS. (Musk Plant.) So named on account of the musixy odor of the plant 3c
MORNING GLORY. Imperial Japanese. This beautiful new strain of Morning Glori"S nujst be seen to be appreciated. No description can do them justice. The flowers measure from 4 to flinches across; the colors, tintings and markings are of in<-<>iii»arable beanty. Some flowers are of solid colors, others are st i pod, starred and spotted, while others have masrnificent edtri^-: Mnd throats. The vines a re of robust growth, attaining all ' 1 1 of 30 to 5U feet. The foliage, too, is very beautiful, some
of the leaves being green, othci yellow, and still others mottU and checkered. Single and doul)lf.
mixed. O'z,., 15c
Convolvulus. (Major.) The couj- mon Morning Glory. All colors-, mixed (Oz., Sn
MIGNONETTE. .Sweet. The mo^l
fragjiint variety (Oz., .s< )
Machet. Spikes are massive, cov- ered with dclicioiisly scented red
flowers
Golden Oiieeii. I' lowers are of gold- en hue and fragrant
Giant White. Pure wliite in color; quite showy in growth; not fra- grant
NASTURTIUM - DAVAKF MIXED. N., K. & Co.'s Imperial. In this mix- ture is represented almost every known variety. It is made up b3' ourselves from n;inied sorts. For variety of marl ings and brilliancy of coloring it lias no superior. (Oz.,
I5e; '4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25)
Dwarf. Good mixed. This is an ex- cellent mixture, but does not con- tain as many varieties as some of tlie more expensive sorts found in our Imperial Mixture. (Oz.,8c; 1,4
lb., 25e; lb., 65c)
Fvenoli Dwarf Chameleon. This re- ma rkabl(*variet \' produces difl'erent colored Howeis on the same plant. The contrast produced by the num- erous blooms, each sodilferent from its neighbors, is of the most charm- ing effect, and renders the variety one of the tnost novel, beautiful and interesting sights the floral world affords. T'henoat compact bushes are covered with an abundance of (lowers of different colors and mark- ings. Tliey form exceedingly fine etigings and are unrivalled for gen- eral garden decfiration
DAVARF NA.STURTIUMS — Separate
Colors. Brilliant. Dark Scarlet
Yellow. Most brilliant shades of
pure rich yellow
Cloth of Gold. Golden Foliage
and scarlet flowers
King Theodore. Deep chocolate
crimson
Pearl. Very liglit straw color
.Spotted King. Golden Yellow with dark spots
"vt.
:«c 3c
3c
3o
7o
So
15c 5e
5o
5o
5c 5c
New Japanese Horning Qiory.
The flowers arc large, of incomparable beauty, a almost limitless variety of shadings^ colorin; and markings. (See description.'
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N., K. & Co.'s Giant Fancy. While all the Pan- sies in our Imperial Mixture are large, we do not include in its make-up many of the giant sorts, for, as a rule, many of our customers prefer to buy them seijarately. Great im- provement has taken place within the last two or three years, however, in the character of the largest pansies. Our Giant Fancy is the finest mixture of large varieties
Pkt
NASTURTIUM.
NOBTHBDP, KENQ & CO.'S IMI'EKIAL DWAKF MIXED.
la this magnificent mixture ia represented almost every Jcnovjn variety. It lias uo suporior. (See description. j
NASTCRTIUT>I. Tall or Climbing. French Tall Cha- meleon. This highly new and interesting variety presents a most unusual feature, which is that the flowers are of dift'er ^nt colors on the same plant, and that they are variojjsly blotched, splashed, striped and bordered with these several colors. On one and the same plant self-colored flowers are found, others curiously stained on clear grojind. .. Bfadame Guulher. The new climbing Nasturtium. A new section, obtained by artificial hybridizing, and distinguished by dark colored foliage and flowers of a richness and variety of coloring not to be found in any of the different classes of Nas- turtiums heretofore grown. Colors in these new hybrids include various shades of rose, salmon, bright red, pale yellow, etc., either self-colored or spotted, mottled, striped and margined (oz., 30c; >4
lb., 60c; lb., $2.00j 6c
i:rf>bb's Climbing. Tall. These should not be confounded with the common tall Nasturtium, as they surpass them by far in the remarkable bril- liancy of the flowers. Finest mixed
(oz., 30c; 1^ lb., 75c; lb., $2..50)
TMl. Capital mixture, but the flowers do not possess the brilliancy and depth of coloring of the Lol)l)'s Nas- turtium (oz., 10c; Vi lb., 20e; lb., 75c)
OBNAMKNTAX GRASSE.S. Many of these are handsome in growth and all are desirable for winter bouquets, if cut while green and dried in the shade
PANSY. N., K. & Co.'s Imperial German. Unrivalled for diversity of coloring and marking. This itiixture is made up from over 100 of the finest named varieties grown by Pansy specialists of the Old and ISIew Worhl. In the making up of this tnixliire, expense Is not rcgarilod. Our aim is to ijos- sess the finest mixture of Tansies ob- tainalile. We liavo never seen ils equal. The diversity of colorings and markings is almost beyond be- lief. We will cheerfully return money paid for this mixture to any one who says it is not tlis hhest they ever saw. Pkl. containing 50 seeds, 10c; 100 seeds, 15c; (»0 aeeds,60c; 1,000 seeds, 75c.
Good Mixed. An excellent strain (oz., $1.50)
Koyal .Show. A well known Knglish mixture, containing many line vari- eties
Fire King. The best red Pansy known
Pfct,
8c
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT.
One of the greatest novelties of the season.
(Sea description.] '
Snow Qneen. Ivory white, with scarcely any
discoloration about the eye .'. 5c
Peacock. English variety. Beautiful ultra- marine blue 4c
Golden Beauty. Finest yellow Pansy 6r
Sweet .Scented. The result of crossing the Pansy with the Sweet Violet. Flowers are of good size and of endless variety. Quite fragrant 5c
10c
6c
4o
3c
5c 7c
.Specimen Pansy from >'orthrup, King & Co.'s Imperial Goruutn.
In the mnkint; up of thin mixture rxpensp in not cmiAdiered. We aim to make it th© Hnf»t tfbtatnaltte. We will choerfullr refund money paid for Uiis mixture to any one who says it is not the best (Keu ettr taw.
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Pkt.
PETUXIA. N., K, & Co.'s Extra Large Flowering. Mixed. This mixture embodies all tlie best varieties and will prove an agreeable surprise even to those who expect much. All odd and , notable kinds, black, crimson, white with yellow threats, marble veined, striped, variegated, etc.. 15c N^, K. & Co.'s New Fancy Fringed Double Mixed. This mixture is notable for the rich colors and large sizeofflowers.which are beautifully striped, marginated and spotted, as in the case of all strains of double Petunia. Not all seed will come true, but a larger proportion of this strain will -come double than any other we have ever tried . . 15c Hybrirta, Good mixed. Excellent for bedding ;
shows many colors 3c
Lady of the liake. Pure white. Double fringed, large flowering. Our strain of this magnificent double white Petunia has given great satisfac- tion. Produces about thirty per cent, of double flowers 20c
PHLOX DBUMMUNIJII. Grandiflora. Large, flowering. Their richness of coloring and long- duration of bloom make them a gratifying
feature of any garden Co
Good Mixed. Colors are excellent, but flowers
nolas large as preceding 3c
StaM'ed and Fringed. New race of Phlox. Many
distinct and beautiful shades 4c
Perennial. Finest mixed. Very desirable for bedding or border. Hardy 5c
POi>PY. N., K. & Co.'s Imperial Mixed. Single and Double. For great number of varieties, richness and diversity of coloring this mixture is not
surpassed 5c
Shirley. Flowers are large; colors varied. One
of the finest sorts 3c
Fairy Blush. Flowers are immense. Double.
Petals fringed 3c
Iceland. (Perennial.) Produce various colored
flowers in great abundance the first year 5c
Tulip. New, fine for bedding. Flowers tulip- shaped 5c
White Swan. F"lowers enormous size, perfect form, very double. Snow White 5c
PDKTULACA. Double Mixed. Very showy and beautiful. Only about 70 per cent, double flowers
can be expected from the finest mixtures 5c
Single. All colors mixed 3c
PRIMULA. (Chinese Primrose.) The colors in- clude crimson, pink, white, maroon, and the new Holbornblue. ()ur stock is the celebrated Hays & Wetherall strain of seed, costing us at the rate
of $1,100 a pound in England 14c
.Double. An excellent mixture; all colors 80c
PRIMROSE. New English. Colors are beautiful. Splendid for borders. Fine for growing in beds . 7c
New Fancy Frinsred Ooufeie Petania. Revelation of beautiful form and color. 'See dssci'iption
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♦See dcseription.) Pkt. RICINUS. (Castor Oil Bean.) Fine foliage plant.
Choice varieties mixed 5o
Zanzibariensis. A new Castor Oil Bean from Africa. Theplants attain great size. Leaves are
enormous, often measuring two feet across 5c
SALPIGLOSSIS. Grandiflora. Should be found in every garden. Easily grown. Flowers vary in shade from light blue and straw color to deepest
purple and richest brown 3c
SCABIOSA. (Mourning Bride.) Double
black 5c
.Snowball. Flowers large, pure white.. 6c SCARLET SAGE. (Salvia Splendens.) One of the grandest plants in cultiva- tion. Flowers brilliant and bloom con- tinually. Easily grown from seed 5c
CUPID, The New Dwarf Sweet Peas.
These new Sweet Peas grow from .') to 7 inches high, are suitable for pot culture, and are highly desirable as border plants and for massing on lawns.
Our Mr. Northrup had the privilege during the past summer to see in California large areas of all of the varieties mentioned below, together with a number of new sorts not yet introduced. The plants of all varieties were growing to an average height of about six inches and were literally a mass of bloom and color, and the contrast- ing shades formed such a gorgeous display as not readily to be forgotten.
V/HITE CUPID. Flowers are of full size and delicious fragrance, borne two or thriEMS ■JURffl^ on the end of each stem. Pkt., 3c; oz., lOc;
^ I4 lb , 35c; lb., 75c.
PINK CUPID. Bears generally three and ij^-i sometimes four flowers to the stem. The tlower.s are identical with the tall growing Blanche Ferry atid are fully equal in size. Pkt.,3o; oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. ■ ' BEAUTY CUPID. The flowers are large and handsome and borne most profusely all over tb.e plant. The standard is delicate and \ et a decided rose color, lightening to nearly wliite at the edges and slightly striped with ; arniine at the base. A vigorous grower and ')nderfiill>- steady bloomer. Pkt., 5c; oz., '■">«; lb., 7.^c.
ALICE ECKFORD CUPID. Standards are a rich creamy white, suffused or blended with a ■ ielicate shade of soft flusli pink. The flower is identical in size, form and color with that of the tall Alice Eckford. Pkt., 5e; oz., aSc; '■4 lb., 75e.
PRIMROSE CUPID. Foliage emerald greetj. Flowers are of a rich creamy tint, identical with that of the tall Primrose. Pkt., Sc; oz., SSc;'!.! lb., 75c.
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Sweet Peas.
N., K. & CO.'S IMPEKIAI. BHXli;i). (The Finest NLv- ttire.) I" making: the claim tliat our Xinperial is the liiiest mixture of Sweet Peas obtainable, we are suistaiiied ■ii>toiiIy by our own experi- eiK-e, but by tlie testimony of a great num)><-r of delighted customers wlio have used this mixture for years. Like our Imperial <ienuan I'ans.v, it is made vip regardless of ex- pense ; the aim beingtoseeuri' ill this combination the larg- est flowering irorts and finest possil)le range of colors. Oz., l.5c : lb., .30c ; lb., $1.00.
ECKFOIID'S FINK MIXED. This elecfint mixture embraces the iii- troductions,incIli«linK roceiil novelti<^> of Mr. Eckford, tlie swei't pp^i :i!irci;il- ist of Eutjland, who iwis accnmi.I islie'I more than aiiy other iinlividuiil in bringinf? the sweet peti to its presen! state o£ beauty, size and pertectioi! Pkt., 5c; oz„ 10c; ;f lb., 25c j lb.. 75c.
N.,K.&CO.'.SOOOD MIXED.
This is a most excellent? mixture. embraciriK the best standard varietien in all colors. Oz., Cc ; K lb., 15c ; lb., 40c.
ANEWFEATIIKEIN MIX- TURES. Pure "White Varie- ties, Mixed. Includes Alba Mao- nifwa, Einilu IJendersont Mrs. Sanketi, Queen of England, Blanche Burpee, etc. Pkt., fic;oz., lOc; J^ lb., 35; lb., <50c, postpaid.
PINK AND WHITE VARI- ETIES MIXED. This mixture does not include any of the pure wliite varieties, only white in combi- nation with pink. Itembraces Adonia Anpte Blo.'isom. Bla^iche Fi-rri/. Dticness of Edinbtiru. Duchess of York .Duhe of York, Empress of India, Isa Eckford, ICitherine Tracji, Miss Hunt, Mrs. Olad- stptie, Ovid Fainted Lo.dy, Peach Blos- som, Princess Beatrice, Princess Vic- toria, Royal Robe, etc. Pkt., 3c ; oz., 8c; K lb. 20c; lb„ 60c, postpaid. DARK VARIETIES MIXED. Includes America, lioreutton. Captain of the Blues, Carmen, Impzrial Blue, Indigo Kiny, Monarch, Iitrple Prince, Stanley, etc. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 8c ; H lb., 55c, postpaid.
THE BEST NAMED VARIE- TIES OF SWEICT PEAS.
The increasing popularity of Sweet Peas has stimulated the introduction of new va- rieties to such an extent that the list has become very con- fusin-j; in fact, many sorts are identical and hardly to be distinguished from one an- other by the most proficient expert. We consider tliat the fbllowinj^ list of 31 varieties comprises a U the really dis- tinct sorts introduced to date. We offer them at the uniformprice of 3c a pkt.; oz.,8c; '/4 lb., 20c ; lb., 60c, except where otherwise noted.
ADONIS. Deep rose and flowing carmine.
ALICE ECKFORD. Rich, cream tinted standard, white wings.
APPLE IJLOSSOM. Standard rose pink; wines lightly blushed.
AURORA. Gigantic flowers, borne three or four on a stem; color, rich, bright orange, striped and flaked on a whiteground.
BLANCHE BURPEE. Pure white, producing three or four very largo white fltjv/ers. A most robust grower.
BLUSHING BE.VUTV. Rich, delicate blush pink.
CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES. Large flowering, purple and pale bluo.
CELESTIAL. Delicate lavender, bordering on light blue. COUNTESS OF RADNOR. See New Countess. i CROWN •! EWEL. Primrose brown, veined with violet rose. DA VI$RI'^.\ K. Watered crimson and scarlet on white ground, EMILY HENDERSON. Pure white of good substance; flowers good size.
EMILY LYNCH. Deep rose pink, shaded with buff; flaked and clouded.
EXTK.V EAKLA' BLANCHE FERKV. The most popular ot the pink and white varieties. Fully ten days earlier than lllanche Ferry.
GOLDEN GLE.VM. Deep primrose yellow; large flowered.
GOLI>EN GATIC. Pinkish mauvo and lavender, upright wings.
HER M A.UCSTY. lieautiful soft rose pink; a vigorous grower and profust^ blootiier,
KATII EKINE TRACY. lirilliaiit pink; goo<l sizoand suhstanco.
LADY HICACONSFIELD. Standard.s, salmon i.iuk; wiTigs primrose yellow.
LOTTIE ECKFORD. White, lightlyedged wit ne.
MAR.S. Bright crim.son of intense color; a gorgeous flower ot per- fect form.
NAVY BLUE. Thoonly Sweet Pea that Is true-blue in color. This is a distinct color, not a tint, and a great acQuisition to the list. There is no other Swoot Pea approaching tliis in color. Pkt., 5c ; oz., 20c; ,'rib.,50c; 1:>.,$1.50.
NEW COUNTES.S. Pure light lavender: an improvement on Countess of Paduor. \Ve consider the New Countess to be the most beautiful Sweet Pea in existence.
NOVELT v. Standard, bright orange rose; wings light mauve.
PE.VCH ISI.O.SSOM. Salmon pink standards; wings soft pink.
PltSMKOSE. P;i!() primro.ie yellow; very distinct in color.
SAIUEE Bl'KPICE. Oneot Kckford's new sorts. Pure pearly while; extremely dainty in sha[>o. Flowers are j'roduced on long, stout stems. Tilt* fine, new variety recoivecl the nrstK-liuss award of tlie Royal Horticultural Society of England. Pkt., 5c;oz., 10c; H lb., 30c; lb., $1.00.
SALO!*IAN. The most perfect deep crimson sort; grand in form and size, holds its color well and does not turn dark, as do some other crimson :iOrts.
.SEN.\TOR. Bright brown and chocolate, shaded and Btripod on
white.
.SH.VHZADA. A decided addition to the list. Color Is of rich dark maroon with a shade of purple; very distinct and attractive. Pkt., 3c; oz., 5c; lb., l.^c; lb., flOc.
.STELI..A "MOSlSj*;. A most interesting variety with very long stems. The blo->oMi opens with (;uiio a suggestion of u*'llow, which Imv comos a little liunter as the flower crows older. Alxmt the third fla^ it is a f/c/;c<f''-' pr/;»r«5c, an<l the whole eiTect is that of .'i cremny yclUno. l>kt., 5c: oz.. tOc; V lb., 30c; lb., #1.00.
STRIPED CELE.STI.VI... Delicate lavender with stripeii.
Northrup, Ring <& Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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Wild Cucumber.
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Sweet Wiliam.
SOLANUM. (Je- rusalem Cher- ry.) Miniature orange tree; fruit scarlet; beautiful. Pkt., 5c.
STOCKS, targe Flowerings Ten Weeks. Fine for cut flowers, both on account of diversity of color and frasrance. The individual blooms frequently measi ire from 'i, to 2'a inches in diam- eter, ranging in colors froin crimson, rose, white, lilac,blue, brown and yel- low. Pkt., Sc. STOCK. Evening Scented. No annual in cultivation equals this in delicate perfui lie of its flowers. The pink and lilac blossoms partly close during the day, Dut expand and impart their fragrance ia the evening. Include a packet or two of the Evening Scented Stock with your order. You will not regrei it. Pkt., 8c. SAVEET SULTAN. Hardy annual. The flowers are large, very fragrant, and an acquisition to any garden. Our mixture comprises the large white, blue, purple and yellow. Pkt., 6c. SWEET WILLIAM. (Dianthus Bar- l)atiis.) Hardy biennial. Produces large heads of rich and beautifully colored flowers of many colors and varied markings. Pkt., 3c. THUNBEKGIA. (Black Eyed Susan.) A very elegant climber. Flowers all summer. Best mixed, 3c.
MAMMOTH VERBENA. The largest A^erbena known, a single flower often being a& large as a twenty-five cent piece. For garden beds or effective massing the ver- bena is unequalled. They bloom profusel3' the first year from seed, the flowers last- ing until late in the autumn. Our mixture is made up of the most brilliant colors, Large pkt. (about (0 seeds) , 5c ; 3 pkts., 12c. VERBENA HYBRIDA. The flowers are smaller, but the colors are very fine. Large
pkt., 3c; 4 pkts. for 10c. VERBENA. Lemon Scented. This fragrant plant is easily grown from seed, anct succeeds well anywhere. Have a good bed of it in the garden over summer, that you can cut its fragrant foliage and flowers to make up with bouquets. Pkt., 5c% 3 pkts., 13c.
VERBENA. Pure WTxite. A fine strain of lai'ge flowering, pure white Hybrid Ver- bena; trusses larg'e and borne freely at all times; comes true from seed. Pkt., 5c; Splits., 13c.
VINCA ROSEA. A free flowering perennial, with glossy green foliage and beautiful circular flowers of a fine rose color. If sown ear- ly under glass, and transplanted in a warm situation, blooms in summer and autumn. Pkt., 5c; 3 pkts., 13c. VIOLET. The violet should not be wanting in any garden, on ac- count of its fragrance and early appearance. A single flower will per- fume a room ; hardy per- ennial. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5c. ZINNIAS. Giant Mammoth. A superb new class of Zinnias, giant in size, and perfectly double flow- ersof richest, mostvaried colors andshades;plants ^ow 3 ft. high, blooming freely during long pe- riod; particularly valuable for groups. Choicest mixed. Pkt., 5c. DOUBLE LILLLPUT. Dwarf, compact bushes with very small, perfectly double flowers of brightest eolors. Pkt., 5c.
ZINNIA. Choice double
mixed. Pkt., 3c. WALLFLOWER. These are among the most de- liciously fragrant of all garden flowers; many shades of color. Pkt. ,5c. WILD CUCUMBER. A well known vine, com- mon in many sections, and the quickest climb- er known for covering verandas, old trees and houses, trelises, etc., never suffering from the heat, but retaining its fresh and lively green color; never in- c , . , - tested withinsects, and
oaipisiosbju. very profuse in bloom.
de^''°TJnr'vai?e<f even bTthe Jap" ^ '^"^^ ^'^^ itself every Mammoth Flowering Verbena.
anese MoriThig^Gfory^iii^ its mar- Y^^^ and come UP IQ The largest Verbena known, a single flower often being as larce as a twenty-flv© veLpns display of color. tSee de- the same place. JrJit., cent coin. For garden beds or eilective massing, this Verbena is
e^^ptionj " ' oz., 30c. unequalled. (See description.;
Evening Scented Stock.
While the flower is pretty, its great charm lies in the sweet and powerful perfume it emits in the evening when the flower opens. 'See description.)
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Summer jflowedno Bulbs for Spring ptanting.
For this list we have selected those bulbs which, while inexpensive, are most beautiful and most easily grown. Their cuJture is simple, and iTwst of them flower the first summer. The bulbs may be Kept over winter and will continue to multiply, year after year. A small investment in any of these bulbs will well repay the purchaser.
Dl PAQP UflTF PARFFIIIIY All bulbs and roots will be sent by mail or express, charges prepaid, when ^r- rLCMOC HUIL UHRLIULLIi dered at single or dozen rates. At the 100 rate they will be sent by express or
flieight, the purchaser paying the charges. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at the 100 rate. Orders with money should be sent ms as early as possible, and they will be filled In rotation. Bulbs subject to injury by fror;t will not be sent until such danger is over.
Cm/rURE. Plant as soon as frost is out of the ground, In tine rich soil mixed with sand. Set the bulbs from three
No water should bfe Once firmly estab-
CoLDCN Rayed Lily of Japan.
to five inches deep, according to size, allowed to stand around the roots, lishedjthey will stand for years.
LILIUM AUKATUM. (TheGolden Rayed Lily of Japan.) Flowers are immense, W to 12 Inches across ; vef v fragrant ; color, ivory white, studded with crimson spots and, e bright golden band through the center of each petal. Bulbs, I5c each: 2 for 35c; doz., $1.30.
LILIUM KWBRUM. The famous " Ruby Lily " of Japan. It would be difficult to exaggerate the beauty of this glori- ous lily. The six broad petals dottotl with carmine spotg; very fragrant. Bulbs, ISc each; 2 for 25c; doz., $1.80.
tILIUM ALBUM. Pure white; very fragrant. Bulbs, 80c each ; 3 for 50c ; 7 for $1.00. ^ LIXIUM LONGIFLOKUM. The pure white flowers re- semble the well known Bermuda Easter Lily and are veijj' fragrant. Bulbs, 13c each; 2 for 25c; dox., $1.25.
LrtlUM TIGRIMUM -.SPLKNDEN.S (Improved Single Tiger Lily). Has very large flowers of excellent forin; color, orange salmon with dark spots. Bulbs, 16c each ; 2 for 25c; doz.,$1.25.
LrLIUM TIGKINXJM— FLORE I'LKNO. (Double Tiger Lily.) This magnificent lily is of stately liabit, bearing clusters of very large double flowers on tall, strong steni« color, bright orange red, spotted with black. Bulbs, llw- each; 2 for 25c: doz.,$1.25.
JACOBEAN LILY (Amaryllis Formosissima). The brilliant deep scarlet flowers are often eight inches across, and in purity and brilliancy of color are unsurpassed. Bulbs, 15c each; 2 for 25c; doz., $1.2.5.
(Blabiolus.
Oji account of its intrinsic merit alone, the Gladiolus is entitled to the high rank it holds among flowers; but w}ten it is considered, also, how ea.sy is its culture, and fur what a small sum a splendid assortment can )>» secured, iCieems a matter of surprise that they are not found around ever.v home. The flower is most beautiful and lasting, and the infinite variety of color and marking render their cultivation ver.v interesting.
CIJI.TURE. They thrive in almost any good soil, except a stiff clay, require full sunlight, and are only liable to injury from rank manure. I'lant the bnUiS six to nine inches apart, the large ones four inches and the small •ones two inches deep. Make an early planting of the smallest bulbs first as soon as the ground is sufficiently dryandwarm. Continue to plant iit inti-rvals of two weeks during the spring and early sumnior; in this way a succession of bloom may be had from inidsiimmer until frost. In autumn, before freezing, the.v should be auj{ dried, the earth and old bulbs removed, and then stored in a cool, drv place, secure from frost, until spring. Ji„ K. & CO.'.S IMPERIAL GLAUIOLU.S MIXTURE. Those who have had this mixture know it to be a grand one. For many years we have been adding to it from the new and high priced varieties as they made their ap- pearance, and we mean it to include every desirable sort. It has been our e.xperience that coniparatively few people try the named varieties. So we have made a specialty of our Im- perial Mixture, and the plan adopted in their material growth, by which they are cultivated much liUe v>otatoes or corn, enables lis to offer them at a price ridiculously low, compared with what is asked )'or thoin ordinarily. At these prices they shouhl go like hot cakes. 4forlOc; doz., 2.'ic; l)er 100, $1.30, postpaid. By express or freight, per 100, 90c
Cboice jfrencb Cannas.
The marvelous improvement made in Cannas the last few seasons have seen no equals in tlie his- tory of floriculture. From a mere description no adequate idea can be gained of the strikingly beau- tiful effect presented by their brilliant colored, im- mense sized flower heads. They commence bloom- ing early in June and continue imtil late in Septem- ber. Everj" shoot bears a flower, and so often as a truss of bloom is past its prime another shoot pushes out beyond it, and each stem blooms three to five times in siiccession. We are now able to offer t he great novelties of last season at less than half price. We urge our customers who have not already provided tlu'mselves with the New French Cannas, to give them a trial.
.AIIXEI) C.VNNA.s. Scarlet flowered kinds. Many splendid colors. ICach, 15c; 2 for 25c; doz.. $1.25.
M IXliI> C.VNN.'VS. Yellow flowered kinds. Many shades, variegated, banded, etc. Each, 15c: 2 for •J 5c: doz., $1.25.
Gladiolus.
ENCH Cannas
for 2.",c, Postpaid.
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New Dahlias, 15c each ; doz., $1.60, Postpaid.
MADERIA VINE. (Mignonette Vine.) A climl>er with glossy green leaves. Fxowers white and fragrant. Grows very rapidly and will cover the side of a small house in a single season. Each, 7c; 3 for 15c; doz., 50c, postpaid.
CINNAMON VINE. A climber that grows very rapidly. FoUage bright and lively. Each, 7e ; 3 for 15c ; doz.. 60c, postpaid.
TUBEROSE. Double Dwarf Excelsior Fearl. The flowers of the Double D'w-arf Pearl are larger and more numerous than in the common type. They are so fragrant that they perfume the atmosphere for some distance around.
. CULTUKE. Fill live-inch pots half full with cow manure, and on top of this, good, rich earth mixed with sand. When the weather is warm the pots may be set out-doors in earth. At the approach of cold weather the pots may be lifted from the earth and brought in-doors.
t TUBEROSE. Double Dwarf Excelsior Pearl (Choice Bulbs) . Each, Sc ; oz., 38c; 1(K), $3.00, postage paid. By express at purchaser's expense, 100, 1.85 ; 500 @ 90c.
DAHLIAS. The extraordinary beauty of the new varie- ties of Dahlias that have been recently added to the already large and wonderfully varied list, have renewed the old tiirf& Interest in this majestic flower. Certainly no flower is more worthy of special attention. Our assortments comprise all tb& positive colors, in most striking shades.
_ CULTURE. A good, mellow soil, thoroughly enriched with well rotted manure, and an abundance of water upon the plants as well as at the roots during dry, hot weather, is the secret of success. Water over head daily, or oftener, hot weather. Splendid flowers in the hottest, dryest seaso» IS the result. The tubers should not be put into the groutrd until settled weather, say May 20. Will book orders any time, but will not fill until about May 1.
^ ^, ^. , Each. Doz. Each, Doz.
Double Pink 18c $1.80 Double Mixed 15c $l.ffO
" Scarlet 18 1.80 Single Mixed 16 l.e6>
" White 18 1.80 Cactus Dahlias
" YeUow 20 2.00 (Mixed).. .18 1.80
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (Elephant Ears.) A strik- ing foliage plant. Leaves very large, often three to four feet long and nearly as wide. Very effective on lawns. Eachf 15c; doz., $1.40. Extra large bulbs, each, 23c ; doz., $«.38^ postpaid.
ClJIiTURE. Plant in rich soil and water freely.
OXALIS. Blossoms throughout the sum- mer and fall. Foliage graceful and pleasing. White and rose pink. Doz., 8c; 100, 44c, post- I)aid.
Excelsior Tuberose. Note Our Price : Each, 3c ; doz., <35c ;. 100, $3.00, Postpaid.
Htxt is S0m:etl]:tng ^tm* IBtilbs frnm %ttA^
It is not generally known, even among flower lovers, that manj^ of the best bulbs can be SUCCESS^ FULLY GROWN FROM SESO. In this way not onlj^ can a LARGE ASSORTMENT be obtained at a TRI- FLING COST, but the purchaser will be rewarded with varieties UNKNOWN to any but bulb specialists.
As an illustration of what can be obtained for a few cents, take the AMARYLLIS LILY, probably the most gorgeous and magnificent bulbous plant known. A single bulb of the Amaryllis would cost froth 25 cents to $1.00, according to variety. Our price for the seed is 18 CENTS a packet, and the purchaser will secure, instead of one bulb, seed sufficient to produce fOO BULBS OR MORE, and not of one variety, but OF ALL THE BEST VARIETIES. INCLUDING the NOTED VITTATA HYBRIDS, which are as yet unnamed, and among which will be found varieties of e.rtraordinary beauty.
Space does not admit of anything more tfian the barest mention, or rather hint, of the surprising re- sults which may be obtained from this unequalled offer of Bulb Seeds.
ALLIUM. Most beautiful for pot culture or garden decoration, and of the easiest culture. Our mixture in- cludes Allium Album, Fragrans, Gigantium, Pendu- la, etc. Packet, 30 cents.
AMARYLLIS. Their immense flowers, richness of colorings and regal habit are simply incomparable. They throw up spikes from 18 inches to 3 feet high; bear enormous trumpet shaped flowers, averaging from 6 to 10 inches across. Some of the flowers are of rich and glowing colors, others are delicatelv shaded and superbly veined. Our mixture includes Bella- donna, Graveana, Vittata, etc. Packet, 18 cents.
CANNA. These striking and fashionable flowers can readily be produced from seeds. The seeds are very hard and should be kept in boiling water for sev- eral hours. Our mixture embraces the Gladioli Flow- ered and New Hybrids; in all over 300 sorts. Packet, 13 cents.
CON VALL ARIA. (Lilv of the Vallev.) Everyone knows this favorite plant, but it is not generally known that clumps may be produced from seed. Packet, 83 cents.
CROCUS. One of the earliest flowers of spring. Golden yellow, striped, purple, pure white, etc. All varieties mixed. Packet, 15 cents.
EREESIA. Of all the bulbous plants the Ereesia, m our estimation, is second only to Lily of the Valley, both in beauty and exquisite fragrance. The bulbs are easily grown from seed. Packet, 10 cents.
RANANCULUS. Unrivalled for lovely form and bright and attractive colorings. Packet, 33 cents.
^"SPECIAL OFFER. We will send one packet each of the above, amounting at regular prices to $3.66, for $1.'^5.
GLADIOLUS (Mixed). One of the most interesting branches of Gladiolus culture is the growing of bulbs from seed. No special skill or care is required, and in the course of two or three years flowering bulbs will be secured. It is not only a very interesting and inexpen- sive way for securing a fine lot of bulbs, but there is almost sure to be found new sorts that are the result of hybridization, and which could not be secured in any other way. The seed is from the finest flowers and em- braces hundreds, or we might more properly say, thousandsof markings and colorings. Packet, 13 cents.
IRI.S (or Rainbow Flower). Has been named by one writer, "The Orchid of the Flower Garden." The flowers are of rich and varied colors. Our mixture of seed includes English, Reticulata, Histrio— charm- ing species; Germanica, Helenae, Orientalis and many others. Packet, 30 cents.
LILLIUM. This is a mixture of seed of the various liUies, including Auratum, Longiflorum, Lancifoliutn, etc. Packet, 30 cents.
PAEONIA. These noble plants are exceedingly ef- fective. Great improvements in these have been re- cently made, and those who are acquainted only with the old fashioned Paeony will be delighted with the beautiful shades and colorings developed from this mixture. Packet, 35 cents.
SCILLA. Among our most beautiful hardy spring bulbs. If grown in masses their flowers fairly carpet the ground. Packet, 30 cents.
TULIP. The most popular, probably, of all bulbs. Our mixtures include many of the better known sorte, Gesneriana, both yellow and red. Packet, 30 cents.
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Nortlirup, King & Co., Seed Grofvers, Minneapolis, Minu.
THE LAWN, N., K. &Co.'s Primer No. 3. tells how to BUILD NEW LAWNS, howto REPAIROLD LAWNS, howto KEEP LAWNS GREEN, t
Nonnrup, Kino 6o;s "Sterling" Lawn Seed.
ANALYZED AS TO PURITY. TESTED AS TO GERMINATION.
Absolutely the Best Lawn 5eed that Experience can Suggest, or that Money can Buy.
N., K. & CO'S STEKLINU LAWN GKASS. We prepare three o-rades of Lawn Grass Seed, which are kept constantly in stock. The best of these mixtures is > ., K. & Co.'.s Sterling L/awn Orass, which has been used with the greatest success on thousands of lawns. This mixture is composed of a number of varieties best adapted to the purpose. Some of the grasses are eai'ly, others inediuin, and still others late. By this means, as soon as one variety has ceased to be at its best, other.s are ready to take it.s place. Another important point is that by the use of many grasses, a much heavier sward i.s obtained than is possible with any two or three sorts, as no matter how much of one kind of seed may be sown on a given space, it will only support so many plants. If another variety, however, is sown in connection with it, a largely additional number of plants can be maintained, as they thrive on different elements in the soil. This mixture is unequalled for tennis and croquet grounds. Our Sterling', qt., by mail, postpaid, .'ioc; qt., by express or freight, 25c; peck, $l.i5; bu., $4.00, bags included. In 5 bu. lots, $3.7.5 per bu.
N., ,K. & CO.'S PAKK MIXTURE. This is a fine mixture, the grasses used in its com- bination being equally as good as those in the Sterling Lawn Mixture, but not containing as many varieties or some of the higher priced sorts used in the Sterling Mixture. It has given excellent satisfaction, and we commend it to those not wishing as expensive a mixture as the Sterling. Qt., by mail postpaid, 25c; qt., by express, 15c; peck, 90c; bu., $3.00,
N., K. & CO.'S LAWN GRASS. Good Mixed. Where a fine lawn is wanted, we always recommend that the best seed be used. There are places, however, that are not conspicuous and where all that is desired is a good, healthy growth of grass, where a cheaper mixture will answer every purpose. No better lawn grass for the money can be obtained than our Good Mixed. Qt., by mail postpaid, 20c; qt., by express, 10c; peck, 60c; bu., $2.00.
SPECIAL MIXTURES. We are at all times glad to make up special mixtures of lawn grass to meet the requirements of existing conditions. We have been very successful in combinations of grasses for terraces, shady places, exposed situations, etc. (See page 63.)
QUANTITY REQUIlCED. In order to secure quick and satisfactory results, a liberal quantitj^ of Lawn Grass Sjed should be used, as spots not seeded will surel}' be occupied by weeds. The usual rule if-- one quart for 3Q0 square feet; four to six bu.shels for an acre.
Mr. W. M. Kerry.
SuperiiiUndent of Parks, Min neapolia.
OFFICE OF
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, Minneapolis, Minn.
January 10th, 1897.
NoRTHRUP, King & Co., Minneapolis.
Gentlemen: — During tiie past twelve years, in which I have been Su- perintendent of Parks of Minneapolis, our park system has been built, and we have been obliged to seed large areas to grass each year. It affords me great pleasure to state that during all this time I have found your Lawn Seed of a
UNIFOfMLy HIGH QUAUITY, both aS reSpeCtS STRONO OERMIHATima POWER ANO FREEDOM FROM UNOBSIRABLE SEEDS. beSidcS producing a tUrf of FIHE TEX- TURE AND GREAT DURABILITY. Yours Very truly,
W. M. Berry, Supt.
Tlie above statemonl from Mr. R"ic M. Derry, for the past twelve years Sapc: ic:«ndouO of I'arks of Mimiemiolis iind for fifteen jeiirs immediately preceainu. Superintendent of Soath Park, Chi- cago, is a notable one, coming us it does from one of thd most widely known and exi>erienced park superintendents in the tinited States, and covering, aa it ioes, twelve ytara conlinuous use of our jMirii Grass Mixtures in large quatittties.
STRANGKIIS visitiiiK Min»eaP"l>'* "l™"*** KEAITTT OF ITS 1,AAVT»"S,
))<>lli ill Ml.' pulilir parks and about the private luinieK. In a very large ilefirree tlielr fine appear- aiK e < Hii !><• justly attributed «<» tlie uniform exeellenei? of <)l It 1,.\WN (iR.4.SS S£KU. TMe following' letters sliow what 3IINNKA I'OI.IS people think of our l.awn Seed:
N iniivnpolis, Niiiii., Jau. 3, 180S. NORTHRUP, KiNt; iSc Co., Minneapolis.
Ortntlciiicii : hiwii at Iliuhcroft consists of about ciijht acres and \va.« seeded witli your SterlinK I.,u\vn Grass Mi.tture. It is a l)eautfiil lawn, entirely ; satisfactory to me, and much admired hy those who I see it. ' Yours verv truU-, I
Frank fl. Pea\-ey. i
I NOK
X C XI hou! 1 Law 1 I alsw u.->v I Mi.xture. I very app
?IiniicapoUs, Minn., Dec. 20, 1S99. NoETirRtT>, King & Co., Minneapolis. I GcntJctnen: In building the new lawn about my ttii house last Sprinfr, I used 21 bushels of your Sterling 1 I.awn .Seed iind the results were most satisfactory.! ; I also used Z> bushels of your Permanent Pasture .
The benefit of using these mixtures is pparent. CtrxTOX MoRKisoN.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Growers, Minneapolis, Minn.
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N., K. & Co.'s Terrace Mixture.
ft Grass MLuure tor Stiadod Places.
On almost every lawn tiiere are shaded places where difficulty is experienced in getting the grass to grow. By the use of our "Shady Place" Mixture, these unsightly spots can usually be made as green and beautiful as the rest of the lawn. There are certain grasses which thrive naturally in such situations, and these we have combined, after much experiment, into the above named mixture. We are confident that our "Shady Place" Mixture will bring relief and satisfaction to many who ha ve f or years been annoyed by these disfiguring spots on otherwise beautiful lawns. Price, qt., 50c, postpaid. By freight or express, qt., 40c ; pck,$1.50; bu., $5.00.
NOTE TO THE ABOVE: Do not misunderstand our claims for "Shady Place" Mixture, or expect impossibili- ties. Very Densely shaded spots a re ab- solutely hopeless.
N., K. & CO.'S PKIMEK No. 3, THE LAWN, sent free with every or- der for lawn seed, ilT requested.
N., K. & CO.'S TEKKACE MIXTURE. The secret of keep- ing terraces in good order is to get a good sod established, and not cut the grass too closely. Our "Terrace" Mixture is made up of rapid spreading, deep rooting grasses, which may he used either in combination with a regular lawn grass mixture, or scattered over the terraces to strengthen and supplement the grasses already established. Price, qt., 45c, postpaid. Byfreightor express, qt. ,35c; peck, $1.25; bu.,$4.00.
The accompanying illustration shows the Minneapolis Exposition building, the grounds in front being terraced to the street. The first year it opened, the management were anxious to have the grounds look as well as possible, but were in a quandary as to the terraces. We furnished them with our Terrace Mixture six weeks before the Exposition opened, with the result that on that day the ter- races looked as though they had been established for several years.
THE LAWIf (N., K. & Co.'s Primer ]^o. 3.) sent Free wltli every order for lawn seed, if requested.
Minneapolis Exposition Building
IS YOUR LAWN FADING? ARE THE QRASSE5 DYING?
If so. Do not Disfigure Your Lawn, Offend Your Senses, or Fill Your Ground with Weed Seeds by using Stable Manure, but apply EXCELSIOR LAWN DRESSING. EASILY APPLIED, NON-ODOROUS.
N., K. & CO/S EXCELSIOR LAWf4 DRESSSNG
Is a fertilizer especially prepared for Lawns. It possesses in the highest degree and concentrated form those constitu- ents best calculated to Nourish the Grass, promote its Luxvi- rient Growth and the Dark Green Color so greatly admired. It is not only the Most Perfect Lawn Dressing that has been de- vised, but it is the most pleasant to handle, being Non-Odorous, so that its liberal use on a lawn cannot be detected by any un- pleasant odor. Being dry and fine it is easy to apply, and im- parts such a Vigorous Growth to the grass that two or tliree ap- plications during the season at the rate of one pound to each loo square feet of lawn keeps the grass in a flourishingcondition throughout the season, and enables it to withstand the effect of the hot summer sun. We prepare but one kind of Lawn Dressing. This we do not believe can be excelled. It is put up in bags containing our brand. By express or freight, bag of 10 pounds, 75c; 25 lbs., $1.50 ; 50 lbs., $3.50 ; 100 lbs., $4.50.
How to Apply the Excelsior Lawn Dressing.
The first application should be made early in the spring, as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Care should be taken to scatter it evenly over the lawn, sowing it by hand. The first application should be made at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds fertilizer to every 1,000 square feet of lawn surface. If at any time afterwards it be noticed that the lawn is thin and light colored in spots, a further application of Fertilizer will speedily restore its color. The fertilizer works best if applied just before a rain. If applied, however, when the weather is hot and dry, the application should be made' early in the morning or late in the evening, and the lawn wet down freely immediately aftervv'ards. In seeding down a new lawn, apply broadcast, double the amount above mentioned, and rake it in thoroughly before sowing the seed.
The Use of Excelsior Lawn Dressing on Flowers.
By its judicious use, the health, vigor and free blossoming character of flowers will be greatly enhanced. The result of its use on flower beds is quickly seen by the dark green leaves and high color of blooms produced. To fertilize bedding plants. stir a teaspoonful, or more, according to the size of the plant, into the soil about each plant, and repeat two or three times during the season. After the fertilizer is used, water the plants freely.
FOR HOUSE PLANTS. Dissolve one teaspoonful of Fertil- izer in one quart of water, and use the solution freely around n i t n h plants, stirring the solution while applying. It may be
KOOt ot urass snow applied as often as the plant seems to require it; once every iiTgrNeed of Fertilizer, week or ten days until they are in the desired condition.
Root of Qrass showing of using ExcelsiorLawn
the effect Dressing.
Northrup, King & Co., Seed Groivers, Minneapolis, Minn.
Garden Drills and GuLTivfiTORS.
Low in Price. Perlect in ODeration. UnqualiJiedlu Guaranteed.
No 1.— Drill only, with handlea, front wheel and markers. Delivered to R. R. in Minneapolis, Ooxed, for $6.00.
WE are pleased this season to be able to call special atten- tion to a new line of Seed Drillsand Cultivators, made by the Ilacon Manufacturing Company. We are glad todo this because they are perfect tools, what we can not only recommen<l but absolutely guarantee, and also because the manufacturers are not in the combination and we can offer these tools at prices so reasonable that anyone wanting a Garden Drill or Cultivatorcan- not afford to iiinoretheoffermade below. RKMEMBEK, that we guarantee them to give PER- FECT SATISFACTION.
No. 2.— Drill, with 5 teeth, 2 hoen aiM/ 1 Plow. {Cut shown Drill detached Delivered to R. R. in Minneapolis, boxed, for $7,50.
THESE drillB are showing exceptionally fine sowinc! qualities, weigh but thirty-three pounds, and are very liRht running. By placinethe larg« drive wheel behind, in pushing, the weight of the arm and drill are thrown upon it, insures a regular movement of the feed and materiall/ lighteuB the work. The feed, which is entirely new, is not a modification of any in use, is simple, durable, easily .adjusted, has no brushes rubber or wire parts to wear and get out of order. Is of iron, and, from its peculiar construction, handles the most delicate seeds withom bnusing or breaking. Can be varied to any amount, sowing evenly to the last seed.
In sowing Parsnip, Carrot, Beet, Salsify, Wrinkled Pea, Smooth and Prlekly Spinage, Corn, Beans, etc.. It has no equal.
|^*A11 drills have the cultivator frame attachment, 80 that persons having the drill nnd wishing 5 cultivator need to nurchase only such tools as wanted. The handles and cultiv.'itor frame iXp the same in the drill as in the single and double wheel cultivator, the difference in cnltivaUll' being only in variety of tools and number of wheels, bo that any cultivator may be used son^ or two-wheel cultivator, working between or on both sides of a row, by nsing either one er 4w<>
wheels. The variety of tools comprise alt that are of practical nse.
As a combined drill they have none of the objectionable features of the ordinary drill of this cla.sfl— the parts re<iairing R£> modification to combine them. The drill part is detached from the cultivator by the removal of but two nnts. ^Ve call at- tention to certain peculiarities of th^ standard feed, to which the Bacon differs. The standard feeds, either a plate with different holes, or a hole which can be varied in size, or revolving holes or pocJt- ets, while adapted to certain seeds, lack the element of universality, which is an essential feature in garden drills, and is esi»ecially noticeable in sowing beet, pars- nip, salsify, etc., which require a very large passage, and in adjusting is done by nsint; a smaller hole or pocket, causing a slight clogging which either bunches the seed or gives a row with short vacant sjiaces.
The Bacon feed, in a very simple com- bination, not only giv«s holes or paasages suitable to the various seeds, but also the property of varj'ing the passages in a man- ner not found in any other drill. Tht pa^saye is atiimi/s the same ilfnmeter and of prr}per size to give free passaye to the most dijjlctttt seeitn. The variation of seed be- ing accomplished by a variation of posi- tion of certain parts of the passage. This gives better results in eitsily handled seeds and is absolutely necessary in handling successfully such seeds as parsnip^ beet, carrot, salsify, prickly spinage, wrinkled pea, etc. This feature, peculiar to this drill, makes it universally successfol ill handling all seeds.
tio.3.— Cultivator with a-i£22-ie wheel, 5 teeth ana 2 hoes;. Deliv- ered to R. -It. in Min- neapolis, bojced, for $3.50.
lio. i.— Cultivator with double wheel, .5 teeth, 2 hoes and I plow. Delivered to R. R. in Minne- apolis /or$5.00. No. 5.— Cultivator, with double wheel, 5 teeth, 2 hoex and 2 plows. Delivered to R. R. in Minneapolis /or $5.50.
POULTRY FOOD.
A celebrated Artist, when asked with what he mixed his paints, replied, "with brains." Precisely so does a progressive Poultry Keeper mix his rations.
CKIISHE1> OYSTEK SHF,I-LS. The most frequent cause of hens not laying is the absence in the food of Car- bonate of I.ime. As Crushed Oyster Shell i,s practically pure Carbonate of i/ime, it supplies, wlien fed to poiritry, this most essential element, and greatly aids in the formation of the eg«.
1% 100 Lbs.
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Advantages Gained by the Use of Oyster Shells.
It prevents "Cholera;" it keeps the poultry healthy; it makes hens lay on egg per day; it prevents soft shell eggs; if prevents hens from eating their eggs; it makes the egg shell strong enough to can y without breaking; it contains many esseiit ial eoiiiponeuts of the egg; it makes eggs liirger and heavier. When you buy 1(10 lbs. of "STKHLISG" lirantl cniahe,! Ouster Xhi lls , I/"" pet im Ills it( Shells, not 15 to 'JO lbs. of dust anil dirt mixed in, as our brand is specially cleaned. To gel best reyults in Poultry Raising, the use of something of the kind is positively necessary. Every poultry house or yard sbould have a pan or trough full, so that the fowls can have access to them at all times. Put up in llW lb. bags.
Our price, bags iui'liided, 80c per 100 lbs.
MICA CRYSTAL (iRIT. Hens, having no teeth, should be kept constantly supplied with some sharp material to H,rind and masticate tiieir food.
Mica Crystal tirit is superior to all otlier forms, as it is not only" sliarp and luird, but its properties are sucli (hat it acts as a tonic and contributes largely to the health and product ivc power of the l-'owl. Our price for 100 Iba. (bags iucludodt, 00c.
GROUND BONE. Per lb., 5c; per 100 lbs., $3.00. Bags free.
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Theu Exterminate Everu Insect Obnoxious to Yourself, uour flnimais or your Crops.
AVitUin the past few seasons 't has been discovered and thoroughly proven that tlie proper way to apply insecti- cides is with a sprayer or atomizer; not only for econoniv of material, but tliat the work is performed far more eifect- ively, as the spraj' will penetrate where the liquid cannot be applied direct.
During the last two seasons there has been an enor- mous demand for Sprayers. This has led to the construc- tion of many Spraj ers or Atomizers, some of which are Jiood, some poor. \\ e have carefully examined every well known Sprayer now on the market, as we wish to handle the l)estonlv. Our choi<'e rested on 1 he kinds lierein offered, all Double Tube except whe re n ilcd. l lie Double Tube Sprayers have double the capacity of any otlier sprayer made, covering a radius of Z feet, and producing two large spiays at one operation. They use less Paris &reen and water than any other machine in existence on account of the spray being so fine. Not a drop of tlie water is wasted. A tablespoonful of Paris Green and two quarts of water is sui'!ici("it for ^,000 hilis ef potatoes.
NEW I'EKFECTION DOUBLE TUBE. -With Glass Kes- ervolr. (See Cut.i This we regard as tlie host of all Spray- ers, as it has a rtetaohable glass reservoir. Its points of superiority are as follows : First.— The operator can at all times see the ingredients mixing and. just how they are worljing. Second.— The glass reservoir being oblong, a " turning motion " is given while the Sprayer is being used. This mixes the ingredients and will not allow the Paris Green to settle. Third.— The glass reservoir cannot corrode or rust.
Fourth.— The glass reservoir is nothing more nor less than a Mason quart fruit jar, which screws into the cap. Should it break it can be readilv replaced without loss of time and at a trilling expense. Price, each, 90c.
DOUBLE TUBE LIGHTNING EXTERMINATOR NO. 3. We heive these made in two styles, viz: Galvanized Iron. Each 6.5c. This Spraver has galvanized iron reservoir ; the air chamber is made of heavy plate tin and is lacquered Copper. Each, 80c. K'eservoir is coppered, and the entire machine is copper plated.
DOUBLE TUBE MINNEHAHA SPRAYER N0..9. The tank is of large capacity, and made with a top like a milk can, which lifts off, enal)lii g the operator to till the reservoir instantlv. Each, 60c.
No. 1 LIGHTNING ATOMIZER. This is a Single Tube Sprayer, low in price, yet effective and durable. It has detachable reservoir, enameled inside and out to prevent rusting. It is thoroughly practical and has given satisfaction to thousands. Each, 45c.
Our price on all Sprayers includes boxing and delivery to express or freight office at Minneapolis, purchaser to pay transportation charges. Where seeds are to be sent at same time, a Sprayer can be put in without any appreciable extra charge for transportation. With every Sprayer is furnished complete instructions for use and formulas for emulsions, disinfectants, etc., the materials for which can be obtained cheaply at any drug store.
1 .....ALPHABETICAL INDEX 1
Veoetable Seeds.
PAGE.
Anise 46
Artichoke 23
Artichoke Roots 46
Asparagus 2S
Asparagus Roots 46
Balm 46
Basil, Sweet 46
Beans 33-24
Beet 25
Borage 46
Borecole 3i
Broccoli 23
Bnissells Sprouts 23
Cabbage 26-27
Caraway 4C>
Carrot.." '30
Catnip i')
Canlitlower 2;-!
Celery 23
Celeriac SS
Chervil
Chicory
CoUards
Coriander
Corn, Sweet or Sugar. Corn, Salad or !'"ctticns Cress r>r Pepper Gra.ss
Cucunilier 3 1
Dill 46
Egg Plant 31
Endive 3i
I'ennel 46
Garlic 31
Gourd 31
Herbs 46
Vegetable Seeds. — Oon.
PAGE.
Horehound. 46
Kale 31
Kohl Rabi 31
Lavender 46
Leek 31
Lettuce 32
Marjoram 46
Melon, Musk 33
Melon, Water 34
Onion 35-36-3r
Onion Sets 37
Parsley 38
Parsnip 38
Peas 39-40
Pennyroyal 4G
Pepper 41
Pumpkin 41
Kadish 42
Rhubarb 43
Rhubarb Roots 46
Sa.ge 46
Salsify or Veg. Oyster. 43
Spinach 43
S'lnasli 43
S immer Savory 46
T'l^'me 46
T<il)acco 45
Tomato , 44
Turnip 45
Watercress 28
Flower Seeds 6cBu!bSc
Pages 51 to 61
Our Special ^
School Gar-den Mixture. Pages 47 to 50
Miscellaneous.
PAGE.
Drills and Cultivators. 64
Evergreen Seeds 46
Fruit Seeds 46
Farmers' Garden 3S
Ground Bone 64
Lawn Di-essing 6.3
Lawn Grass Seeds. ,62-63
Mica Crvstal Grit 64
Oyster Shells 64
1 ree, Hed.ge and Shrub Seeds 46
Farm and Field Seeds, Grasses, etc.
PAGE.
Australian Salt Eush. . 1 8
Barley 9-10
Beans 18-34
Bromus Inermis 31
Bromus Erectiis 3:1
Broom Corn 18
Buckwheat 18
Carrot 7
Cane Seed 16
Clrver, O r a s s e s. Mil- lets, ptc 19-30-.21-22
Coffr.eBerrv(Sova.Bean)45 Corn, Fi-:-Ul., . 1 i-13- 13-?. Corn, Fodder 1";
Farm & Field Seeds.-
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Corn, Pop 15-
Cow Peas 18
Dhoura 18
Flax 1.S
Jerusalem Corn 18
Kaffir Corn IS
Kale (1,000 Headed) 3K
Lentils 18
Lupins 18
Lathyrus Sylvestrus
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Write for oit- SPECIAL PRICE LIST of PItiiiet, Jr., and Mattheirs iJrilis, Cni tivators, l^oultrj- JFuod, Jnciiba-
MOLD'S NtW BLACK BEAUTY OAT
A
WONDERFUL //
Q '-p / L I^RAN 9 Al S E
ORIGINATED BY
W. H. MOLD
THE RENOWNED OAT SPECIALIST OF
England
WHOSE SOLE AGENTS WE ARE FOR AMERICA.
fac simile of gold medal awarded Mr. W. H. Mold at the paris exposition OF isae.
» FEW YEARS AGO our attention was directed to a remarkable variety of oats then J\ being developed by Mr. W. H. Mold, the celebrated oat specialist of England.
After some negotiation we purchased a part of his original stock. We became, at that time, the sole agents of America for all of Mr. Mold's specialties.
Mold's Black Beauty Oats mark such a distinct advance over all ether varutiestsptK- ially in point of productiveness and strength of straw as to set them apart and <U>ove all other oats. They are in a class of their own in the particulars above mentioned, are not approached by any other oat.
At the present time but few black oats are grown in America. Canada has found out how good they are and is now growing them ciuite largely. In most European countries they have decidedly the preference, and in England it is safe to say that three bushels of blau:k oais are grown to one of white.
They are preferred by those who have had experience with them, principally on account of their superior yielding qualities, but besides being fully equal if not better than white oats in point of feeding qualities, they possess another very valu.i!ile cliaractcristic in tlic unequalUd stiffness and strength of straw. Nothing less than a tornado or cyclone will lodge them.
Not wishing to put such valuable seed " in one basket " we placed a portion wi^th two careful Minnesota farmers, Mr. J. W. Nesbit of Hennepin county ..and Mr. A. Striefland of Scott county. Mr. Nesbit says : "All of my otlier oats lodged more or less, those black oats stood up perfectly ; the straw was as stiff as hazel brush. H^e took ojff Jrom our three-acre field, seven large loads of bundles, about three times as much as any while oais we had."
Mr. Striefland says : "/ thought I had seen big yields of oats but those black aatt certainly do take the cake. They stand up like soldiers on parade."
Mold's Black Beauty Oats are the best of all (he black oats. They are early, the sttaw \s exceedingly strong unA 7/;><7r<™j, and the head is extremely long. On account of its remarkable stooling propensities, two bushels are amply sufficient to seed an acre.
Our stock is small and as we desire to control these oats as far as possible, for at least an- other vear, we this season offer these in sealed bags only at the following prices, delivered to any express or railroad office in Minneapolis : One buslul, fs-oo; two bushels, (sufficient for one acre,) fj OO. Seamless sacks included. Not over four bushels sold to any one customer.
It is not a difficult matter for the purchaser to figure a large profit an. an investment of Js.oo for seed for one acre of this grand new oat. They should easily yield double the quantity of any ordinary white oat, and they would show a handsome profit even if sold or fed at the market price of ordinary white oats. We are much mistaken, however, it when your neighbors see these oats growing, and hear what threshers say about them, they wiil not want to buy all the seed you have to spare at any fair price you may choose to ask.
Our customers know, and our catalogues show, that we zcte consenintive in our state- ments. We are also ready to back up any claims 7ve make. We do so in this instance by making the following proposition, the like of which has never before been made by any house in introducing a new variety. W'V will refund the maruy ''^Z, V
the purchaser is not entirely satisfied with his investment. In every bag conUining black Beauty Oats will be found a card reading as follows :
Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. I, iqoo. IVe will refund to the purchaser of these oats, the amount paid for same, in case they do not prove in every way satisfactory to said purchaser . The offer is good untU Janu-
""-y '•")<"■ (Signed) NORTHRUP, KING &• CO.
We expect to maintain a good price on these oats for at least two ye«r», »o that not only ourselves, but those who buy them this season, may receive good returns on tfieir purchase. i // <i •
Remember that these oats can be obtained only in our sealed ^"fXf.^Z'lJne,! Jv^!- season, sell only a limited quantity in small lots, as above stated. Positively not over two bushels to any one customer.
NORTHRUP, KING & CO., Seed Growers, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.