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Historic, Archive Document
Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices.
T.W.Wood ^rSoNB^
o RICHMOND, VA.
AUGUST,
Oi^ass & Clover' Seeds
SEED WHEAT, OATS, RYE & BARLEY,
VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS,
Hyacinths, Tulips, Lilies etc.
WOOD'S PURE ANIMAL BONE.
A First=CIass Article of Finely Ground Bone, specially recommended for Fall Use on
Grain, Grass and Clover Crops.
Pure animal bone is one of the best and most satisfactory fertilizers that the farmer can use. It can always be relied upon to give excellent results upon the growing crops, at the same time acting as a permanent im- prover, showing iis results for several years afterwards wherever it is applied. It is the best of dry weather fertilizers, as if it is prevented by drought from acting, its strength still remains in the soil, and is thus available when seasonable weather comes on, or for later crops.
It is ordinarily used at the rate of 300 to 500 lbs. per acre, although heavier applications are frequently made. It should be covered or incorporated with the soil at the same time as applied, in cider to prevent the escape of ammonia. The guaranteed analysis of Wood's Pure Animal Bone is as follows:
Ammonia, 3 to 4 per cent.
Bone Phosphate, 50 to 60 per cent.
Equivalent to Phosphoric Acid, 23 to 28 per cent.
Price, $30.00 per ton ; $3.00 per bag of 200 lbs. Special prices on large lots.
Standard Grain and Grass Fertilizer.
Analysis. — Ammonia, 2 to 3 per cent.; Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10 per cent.; Potash (actual), 2 to 3 per cent. Bag (200 lbs.), $2.25 ; per ton, $22.00.
This brand is specially prepared for all grain and grass crops. It is quick acting, and at the same time last- ing in its results, largely increasing the grain crop, and at the same time acting as an improver, thus also bene- fiting the grass or clover crop materially, or leaving the land in better condition for any other crop that may follow the grain crop. Use 300 to 400 lbs. per acre when drilled with the grain. When broadcasted, use at the rate of 400 to 500 Ibt. per acre, and it is better to apply it before seeding the grain and to harrow all in together.
Standard Vegetable Fertilizer.
Analysis. — Ammonia, 3 to 4 per cent.; Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10 per cent.; Potash, soluble, 3 to 4 per cent. Bag (200 lbs.), $2.60 ; per ton, $25.00.
This fertilizer is specially prepared and highly recommended for all vegetable crops. It rives most excel- lent resulis on Peas, Beans, Cabbage, Melons, aad Tomatoes. Use 300 to 4-^0 lbs. per acre in hills or drills, or 600 to 800 lbs per acre broadcast, mixing a little with the soil. A good substitute for stable manure, or can be used in connection with it.
Mapes' Complete Manure, *'A" Brand.
An Excellent Substitute for Stable Manure.
Analysis. — Ammonia, 3 to percent.; Phosphoric Acid, available, 10 to 12 per cent.; Soluble Potash, 2^^ to 3!^ per cent.
Bag (200 lbs.), $3.50 ; per ton, $35.00.
This is a complete manure for all crops, specially prepared for use on average good or heavy soils. On this class of soils it is specially recommended for use on general farm crops, such as Com, MiUtt, Oats, Wheat, Rye, and for all gra'n crops and ? ceding to grass with or without grain. The drilling quality of this manure and its effect on Wheat, Rye, and succeeding grass crops, have achieved for it, after many years' use, a very high reputation.
Mapes' Vegetable Manure, or Complete Manure for
Light Soils.
Superior to Peruvian Quano for Quick Results and Lasting Benefits.
Analysis. — Ammonia, 6 to 8 per cent. ; Phosphoric Acid, available. 8 to 10 per cent. ; Soluble Potash, 6 to 8 per cent. Bag (200 lbs.), $4.00 ; per ton. $40.00.
A strictly high-grade fertilizer, especially adapted for use by truck-growers, and on all classes of soil, with or without stable manure, for vegetaoles, insuring quick growth, tenderness, productiveness, fine flavor, nu- tritious quality, and early maturity— one to two weeks earlier than by usual methods. It is specially recom- mended f. T, and is largely used by our leading truckers upon the following crops : Radishes, Lettuce, Beets, Onions, Peas, Snap Beans, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Pepper, Spinach, Early and Late Cabbage, Egg Plant, Early Turnips, Melons, Squashes and Asparagus beds.
This fertilizer is also, from the nature of its aralysisand constituents, a complete manure for light f oils, and on this class of soils will give the most exceUent results on all farm crops, including Corn, Grass and Grain crops. On heavier soils for these later crops we would, however, recommend the Complete Manure.
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Printed by Whittet & Shepperson, Richmond, Va.
.^^"'■^usiness in F arm Seeds is to-day one of the largest in the country, a result due to the fact that quality has always been our first consideration. On the front page of our Catalogue we give a birds- eye view of our Main street store and offices and Fourteenth street warehouses. In addition to these three buildings shown m the engraving, we also have two branch retail stores, one at each Market, and also another large storage warehouse which we use during our busy seasons. We have all modern improvements for the proper handling of our business, and have altogether an equipment for the con- duct of the seed business wi-ich is unsurpassed anywhere.
WOOD'S "TRADE=MARK BRAND" SEEDS.
Wood's
Trade
Mark ^^''^^©^^Brand.
In farm seeds our highest grade seeds are
known and sent out as Wood's Trade=Mark
Brand, with our trade-mark label or brand
on eacii package-
Our customers will please note this, and
remember that this brand appearing upon a
bag, barrel, or package unopened, and the
seal unbroken, means that it contains the
highest grade seeds obtainable. This brand
will not be used upon the ordinary commer- cial grades of seeds known as Choice and
Prime, which we sell in large quantities.
There are, of course, lower grades of field
seeds (Grass and Clover seeds principally)
handled by other dealers than Choice and
Prime, such as "Good," "Fair,'' etc.; but
it would be poor econom}^ to purchase these
low grades under any circumstances or at
any price. Low grades of seeds mean either a low percentage of germination, frequently as low as
thirty or forty per cent., or it means that the seeds are mixed or contain objectionable weed seeds.
Farmers will always find that it is the cheapest and true economy to purchase the highest grade seeds
obtainable, and this the}' can always rely on by purchasing Wood's Trade=Mark Brand.
PRICES OF GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, SEED GRAIN, SEED POTATOES, and other field seeds are constantly fluctuating. The prices given in this catalogue are those ruling at the time this is issued in August. We will take pleasure at any time in quoting prices on request, or will always fill any orders entrusted to us at as low prices as possible for first-class seeds.
ABOUT WARRANTING SEEDS. While we exercise great eare to have all seeds pure and reliable, we give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other mat- ter connected with the goods we send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does oot accent the goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once, and any money that has been'paid for them wili be refun<ied. Every order received for articles in this catalogue will be executed on these conditions only.
WOOD'S GRAIN PASTURAGE MIXTURE.
A Combination of the Best Grazing Varieties of Wheat, Winter Rye, Winter Barley, and Winter Turf Oats. Furnishes Splendid Yield of Continuous Grazing During the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Early Summer.
.Sowing different kinds of grain in mixture not only produces a much larger yield of grazing, but it furnishes more continuous grazing, and lasts much later in the season than sowing one or two kinds of grain alone. Wood's Grain Pasturage Mixture is composed of the best grazing varieties of wheat, winter rye, winter barley, and winter turf oats, mixed in proper proportions to give the best results, and will make the quickest and most satisfactory winter, spring, and early summer pasturage that can be put in. Farmers who have not tried this grain mixture will be surprised at the large amount of rich and nutritious pasturage that it will furnish, and the length of time it can be grazed. It should be sown at the rate of two bushels per acre at any time in August, September or October. Price, 90c. per bushel ; or in 5 bushel lots and over, 85c. per bushel, bags included.
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VIRGINIA GRAY WINTER or TURF OATS.
This is the principal variety of Oats grown all throughout this section of Virginia. It makes splen- did crops of heavy grain, heavier than the Rust Proof, and much better crops than the Spring Oats. These oats have been largely grown in this section for the last 30 years, with constantly increasing acreage, and their growth should become universal all throughout the Southern and Middle States.
They are also quite successfully grown in Maryland, New Jersey, Dela- ware, Pennsylvania, and other Northern States. When sown early, and they get well established, they are as hardy as wheat, and will stand just as much cold as that crop. Thev make a good growth before the winter sets in, and in the South furnish excellent grazing during late fall and earl}^ spring, and during open spells in winter without injury to the grain crop afterwards. Their turfing and stooling qualities are remarkable, and even when thinly sown and under anything like favorable conditions, they soon spread and cover the ground with a thick, heavy growth. The yield of grain is large ; from 50 to 70 bushels can reasonably be expected on good soil. On rich soil, and under favorable circumstances, they have yielded over 100 bushels to the acre. The grain is of a dark, gra}^ color, wnth a distinct stripe, heavier than the ordinary oat, and weighing from 35 to 40 pounds to the measured bushel. So far as our tests and experi- ence go, these oats are very much superior to what is known in the South as the Burt and Appier varieties. •
Methods of Seeding. Virginia Gray Winter .Oats are sown through- out the South, both in the fall and spring, and really from August through March. Fall seedings are better sown in August or September, or cer- tainly before the tenth of October. Further South, however, they can be sown later than this. Some of our farmers seed Winter Oats in November or December, but usually prefer to plow them in with a single-horse plow when sown at this time. Early seedings in August are also quite often plowed in. Ordinarily, however, a heavy harrow is sufficient to cover it. For spring seedings they can be sown in January, February, and March. If sown in open weather in January, the}^ must be put in deeply, so as to be protected from freezes. Price fluctuates. Present price of our Trade Mark Brand Virginia Gray Winter Oats is 70 cts. per bushel ; 10 bushel lots and over, 65 cts. per bushel. Choice quality, 60 cts. per bushel. Bags included. Shall take pleasure in quoting lowest prices at any time upon request.
RED RUST=PR00F OATS.
We have pleasure this fall in offering an extra fine quality of these pop- ular oats, grown in the best oat-raising country in Texas ; they are heavy, bright, and clean, and altogether a beautiful sample. Rust-Proof Oats are very popular throughout the South, especially on light sandy soils of the coast regions. They are usually sown from September through March, although the favorite time for putting them in usually is October to Feb- ruary. Rust Proof-Oats are also preferred for low gi-ounds, or in situa- tions where other oats are much inclined to rust. They make a large 3neld of fine, heavy grain. Price fluctuates. Present price of our Texas Virginia Or ay Winter, grown Trade Mark Brand, best and cleanest quality, 60 cts. per bushel; or Turf Oats. 10 bushel lots and over, 55 cts. per bushel. We can also supply Choice
quality, Southern grown Rust-Proof Oats, at about 50 cts. per bushel. Bags included. Shall take pleasure in quoting price at any time.
WINTER BARLEY.
This makes really a more leafy growth than either R^'e or Oats, and makes a very strong growth of most nutritious pasturage, as well as a large yield of grain, and should be much more largely grown throughout the South than at present. It can be constantl}' grazed during the winter and spring, and is ready to cut for grain two weeks ahead of wheat. It makes a fine feed for stock and poultry. It is principally recommended for fall sowing, although it gives very satisfactory results in some sections in the spring. Should be sown at the rate of li to 2 bushels to the acre.
Fall or Winter Barley is the only kind that should be sown in this section. Spring Barley is of very little value compared with Fall or Winter Barley, as it does not make sufficient growth for grazing or a good 3'ield of grain. Farmers should be careful in purchasing, as Spring Barley is quite often sold simply as barley throughout the South, and does not give satisfactory results. Price fluctuates. Our present price is 85 cts. per bushel, or 10 bushel lots and over. So cts. per bushel. Special price on large lots.
WINTER RYE.
This crop is used all over the South for winter pasturage, early green feed, and for green manur- •ing, as well as for grain. It can be successfully sown as early as July and as late as December. It is a very common practice to sow this at the last working of corn and cotton crops, and it makes an excel- lent and successful crop grown in this way, at the same time keeping the soil in better condition for succeeding crops, by preventing winter leaching. Sow at the rate of i^- bushels to the acre. Our Vir- ginia Winter Rye is very much superior to the Western or Northern Rye for sowing in the South. Price fluctuates. Our present price is So cts. per bushel; 10 bushel lots and over 75 cts. per bushel. Will quote prices at anv time.
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HAIRY or WINTER VETCH.
Also called Sandvetch. ( Vicia Villosa.)
The Largest Yielding, Surest Cropping, and Most Nutritious of Winter and Spring Forage Plants. Makes Splendid Grazing, a Much Heavier Crop than Clover, Stands Cold Weather Better, and is Superior as a Soil Improver.
This crop makes one of the largest yielding, surest cropping, and most nutritious winter and spring forage crops grown. If desired to feed green, Vetches should not be cut until they commence to blossom, and they give the best resvilts if fed with coarse hay or corn fodder. The yield of green forage on good soils amounts to six to ten tons per acre, and sometimes, on rich soils, from twelve to fifteen tons. The yield of dry hay, taken on this basis, would be from one and one-half to four tons per acre, and it has made an actual yield of seven tons per acre on xevy rich land. The yield depends much on the fertility of the soil and state of cultivation. It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, making one of the richest and most nutritious feeds, increasing the flow and quality of milk, and being one of the best feeds to fatten and put animals in good condition. It also furnishes excellent winter grazing.
The extract from letter given below from Mr. R. J. Redding, Director of the Georgia Experiment Station, calls attention to its value for this purpose. We also give extracts from letters from other cus- tomers giving their experience and opinion of this crop.
Georgia Experiment Station, //^/y i6, 1900. — I have yours of the 12th, and in reply I beg to say that last fall 1 sowed some little patches of the Hairy Vetch ( Vicia Villosa) on Ber- muda sod around and near my office, and I was astonished and agreeably surprised at the re- sult, and am very much pleased with it indeed- I find it much more hardy than the Common Vetch {Vicia Satii'o)^ the severe freeze in February killing the Common Vetch down to the ground, and not even singeing the Hairy Vetch. On one plat occupied by a very heavy Ber- muda sod I sowed the seed in October myself at the rate of one bushel to the acre, and did not attempt to harrow them in or in any way to cover them. The result was a very remarkable growth of the Vetch. When at its best I measured a small plat of it accurately and weighed the green forage. The amount was 29.500 pounds per acre. I also sowed one acre of Lucerne with Hairy Vetch seed a little later, about the last of October, and it grew well, and was cut off with the Lucerne three times, furnishing quite an addition to the amount that was supplied by the Lucerne. I am rather inclined to think that the Vetch, when used for a hay plant, will require to be sown with something that will keep the vines up. It may be sown on good land already occupied by Bermuda grass with fine results ; it may be grazed certainly as late as the first of April, and then will have ample time to make enough seed to reseed the land. Of course, in such case, time should be given for the plants to make a small growth, bloom and mature seed, perhaps a month or six weeks. Bermuda grass will then be at its best and the pasture may be used all the summer, the Vetch coming up again the next fall. I shall want a bushel or two this summer in time for fall seeding. R. J. Redding, Director.
Stafford Co., YA.^/uly 19, 1900. — It is with pleasure that I write you in regard to Hairy Vetch. Being brought up in Holstein, in North Germany, I am well acquainted with Vetch, same being largely grown there. If sown early with oats, and grown on light soil, it is my opinion there is no better crop grown for dairy cows, or even for hay. It is a mass of fine stems and leaves, and it is difficult to get through it with the mowing sickle. As to my experience here, I will say that wherever it succeeds it will repay any trouble or expense better than anything else. Being a nitrogen gatherer, and coming in early in the spring, it will leave the land in better condition without taking much nourishment out of the soil for the succeeding crop. I think it should not be sown in this section after October ist, for while It is perfectly hardy, it will not stand the thawing and freezing if not well established. It should be sown as early in September as possi- ble, and I think it succeeds best on soil that would bring a good crop of clover, and I would like it better for hay than Biack Peas, being far easier to cure than peas, and it is also a better food for cows. Yours trulj', Aug. Sorgenfrei.
Morris Co., N. ]-,/uly 17, 1900. — I was ver>' much pleased with the Hairy or Sandvetch seed I had from you last fall. It make a heavy crop ready to cut about the last of May, and is in our part of the country far superior to Cow Peas. A. Penegame, Mgr.
Hairy Vetch should be sown from July to October, either broadcast or in drills twelve to fifteen inches apart, at the rate of thirty to forty pounds per acre, with bushel of Winter or Rust-Proof oats. The oats help to hold the Sandvetch off the ground, enabling it to make a better growth, and making it more easy to harvest and cure same properly. In the North, where Winter and Rust-Proof oats do not stahd the winter well, rye or wheat should be sown with Hairy Vetch. Vetches succeed and give better yields the second and succeeding years if sown on the same land where they were first planted, as the inoculation of the soil tends to a continuous improvement of this crop. Price, 10 cts. per lb.; in 10 lb. lots and over, S cts. per lb.; loo lb. lots and over, 7 cts. per lb. Price fluctuates.
HAIRY OR WINTER VETCH.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.
This crop is very highly recommended for fall and winter pasturage for sheep and cattle, furnish- ing most rich and nutritious pasturage within six weeks from the time of sowing, and continuing throughout the winter and spring. The fattening properties of Rape are said to be very much better than those of Clover, and it makes a 'first-class crop for sowing with Crimson Clover, grazing the crop in the fall and winter, and ploughing under the clover or cutting same for green forage or a hay crop the following spring. In this section Rape can be successfully sown from July to Ociobcr. also early in the spring. Rape is best sown in drills, at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per acre, or it can be sown broadcast, when from 6 to S lbs. per acre should be used. Price, 12 cts. per lb.; 10 lb. lots and over, 10 cts. per lb.; per 100 lbs., $7.50.
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5EED WHEAT.
SPECIAL SEED WHEAT CIRCULAR WILL BE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER. WRITE FOR
IT IF INTERESTED.
Our Seed Wheats are grown on the best wheat lands in this section, and are carefully selected, clean, hea\'3' grain. Repeated tests have proved the superiority of our Virginia wheats, both for sowing at home and in States further South, and it is a well proven fact that seed wheat grown in Virginia ^ives very much better and more satisfactory results for Southern sowing than seed that is grown further north or west. If you want satisfactory wheat crops, 3"0u must sow clean, heavy, sound grain. The increased yields, better prices obtained for crops, and feeling of satisfaction resulting from pro- curing first-class seed, will repay you tenfold for the little extra outla}- in this respect.
Our prices include new striped grain bags, and are f. o. b. cars at Richmond. Prices named below are subject to change if the market price of wheat advances or declines materially from present (August ist) prices. We will cheerfully quote prices at any time, or will always fill orders at lowest prices possible for best quality seed.
Smoothhead, or Beardless Varieties.
CURRELL'S PROLIFIC. This splendid beardless wheat has given the most unbounded satisfaction wherever grown, both as regards quality and yield of grain, yields of thirt}^ or forty bushels per acre being reported side by side with older varieties, which only yielded twenty to twenty-five bushels per acre. We have never sold a variety which has created a greater sensation, or given more uniform satisfaction than this. The grain is about the same size as Fultz, but is a flintier and better milling wheat. It is a stiff -strawed wheat, healthy, strong grower, and medium early to ripen. Reports from both the Maryland and Penns^'lvania Experiment Stations are both to the effect that it is the largest yielding and most satisfactory' of all beardless wheats, and this is fully borne out by our customers' reports. We were unable to supply the demand for this variety last season, and we advise early orders this year so as to avoid disappointment. Price, 81.35 per bushel; in 5 -bushel lots and over, 81.25 per bushel.
BEARDLESS FULCASTER. In this valuable new wheat we have a variety which sur- passes the Bearded Fulcaster in yield and appearance ; is fully equal to it in its fine milling qualities, and has the additional advantages that it is a smooth-head wheat. Parties who have grown it are enthusiastic in its praise. We have distributed it gen- erally in all the wheat-growing districts of the Southern States, and it has given the most satisfactory results. Price, $1.20 per bus. ; in 5 -bus. lots and over, 81.15 per bus.
HARVEST KING. This is a new beardless longberry variet}' of wheat, being a decided improvement over the older beardless varieties, and at the same time making a quality of grain surpassed bv none. We have had a large number of reports in regard to this wheat the past season of the most satisfactory nature, every one who grew it being well pleased with the large yield and quality of same. It is also a particularly hardy variety, standing the severe weather and unfavorable conditions much better than the ordinary kinds. The heads of Harvest King show up larger and fuller than any other variety we have seen, and we strongly recommend it to those who wish a first-class yielding wheat of the finest milling qualities. Price, 81.25 per bushel; in 5-bushel lots and over. Si. 20.
<jOLDEN chaff, a new shortberry beardless wheat, which has been very largely grown throughout Southside Virginia, giving particularly satisfactory crop results, so much so that farmers in that section "who have grown it in the past have been able to dispose of their crops at a considerable advance over the price of ordinary wheat for seed purposes. It is one of the earliest varieties to ripen ; straw and chaff a beautiful golden color, grain well developed, hard, and flinty, making a first-class milling wheat. Makes a strong and vigorous growth, and is singularly free from rust or blight. We regard this as a specially satisfactory variety, and one that is well adapted to the far South. Price, 81.25 per bushel : m 5-bushel lots and over, 81.20 per bushel.
FUL rZ. An old standard beardless variety, which continues in favor in all sections. It has a good berry, stiff straw, is very hardy, and usualh' free from rust. Price, about 81.10 per bushel.
RED MAY WHEA'!. Popular Southern variet}^ usually ripening in May in Georgia, but not so early in more Northern States. It is an early ripening prolific sort. The grain is somewhat similar to Fultz, but rather more flinty, making it a stronger milling wheat. Price, 81.10 per bushel. Special prices on large lots. j-
PURPLE STRAW, OR BLUE STEM WHEAT. A fine, productive, beardless wheat. | in high favor in the South, Makes ver}' best quality of flour. Price, about $1.10 per bushel.
Bearded Varieties.
FULCASTER. This cross-bred wheat, from the Fultz and Lancaster, is a most valuable and popular sort. It is one of the best yielding and most reliable wheats. Has unusu- ally large heads, stands up well, and so far has been rust-proof ; brings the highest market price as a milling wheat. Price, about 8i-io per bus. Special prices on large lots.
LANCASTER. An old standard variety of longberry wheat, greatly prized by farmers,
and always selling at the highest market price. It is the best variety for stiff or low Curreli's Proli- grounds. Price, 81.10 per bushel. Special prices in quantity. fic Wheat.
Our Seed Wheat Circular, to be issued in September, will contain information regarding other
varieties of Seed Wheat that we can offer. If interested write for circular. We will cheerfully mail
same upon request.
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CRIM50N OR GERMAN CLOVER.
(Also Known as Annual or Scarlet Clover.) THE KING OF SOIL IMPROVERS. ALSO FURNISHES EXCELLENT GRAZING, SPLENDID EARLY GREEN FOOD, OR A GOOD HAY CROP.
CRIMSON CLOVFR
Is one of the most valuable forage and soil- improving crops grown, succeeding well on all soils, but is especially valuable for the lighter soils of the Middle and Southern States, and becoming more largely and extensively grown every year. It makes fine winter and spring grazing, splendid early green feed or a good hay crop, but its greatest value is as a soil iniprovci-. putting the soil in splendid condition, and adding very greatly to its fertility wherever it is grown. The use of this crop is rapidly extending all throughout the South. In addition to its value for feeding purposes, the fact that it prevents winter-leaching of the soil, improving the condition and productiveness of lands wherever sown, is causing it to grow in public favor everywhere. Even where the crop is cut off for green feed or hay the soil is greatly improved by the action of the roots and by the increased quan- tity of nitrogen added to the soil, enabling the farmer to grow better crops with less fertilizer, and at the same time permanently improve the land wherever the Clover is grown. It is un- doubtedly the cheapest and at the same time one of the best soil improvers that can be used, in ad- dition to its value as a green forage and hay crop. Sow from July to October, at the rate of fifteen pounds per acre broadcast. It is also largely sown in corn and cotton fields, being put in at the last working of these crops. We strongly recommend, particularly in this crop, that fai-mers always sow our Trade Mark Brand, which is the highest grade new crop seed. One year old seed, while it will germinate well, and is nice looking seed, does xiot seem to throw out as strong a sprout as the new crop seed, and will not stand unfavorable weather nearly as well. A firm seed bed is also a particularly important factor in getting satisfac- tory stands of this crop, and it is better to sow it on land that has been ploughed some time previous to seeding, and also harrowed at frequent intervals, so as to kill any weed seeds in the surface soil. When this is done, all that is necessary is to run a very light harrow over the soil to loosen the sur- face before seeding, then sow the seed, and run a roller or light brush harrow over it to lightly cover the seed (roller is best). With good preparation and careful seeding, and our Trade Mark Brand of seed is sown, there will be practically no diflS- culty in securing good stands of Crimson Clover, unless the weather comes verv severely hot or dry after seeding. Price of new crop Trade Mark Brand, August 1st, $.5.00 per bushel. Price fluc- tuates. Will quote existing prices at any time upon request. WHITE BLOOMING GERMAN CLOVER.
Identical in appearance with the Early Crimson or Scarlet Clover, except it is about three weeks later in maturing, and has a beautiful white flower instead of a crimson flower, and on this account it furnishes more and later grazing. This White German is not as generally known as the Early Crimson, but those who have grown it are enthu- siastic in its praise, and our sales of it are increas- ing rapidly every year. We strongly recommend every one who sows the Crimson to sow at least a part of their fields in this White Blooming Ger- man, and they will be more than pleased with the results. Price Trade Mark Brand seed, 10c. per lb. $5.2.5 per bushel of GO lbs. ALSIKE CLOVER, ( Trifolium Ilyl>ridum.)
Makes a good pasturage on stiff, moist soils, but its chief value is for hay. It will stand any amount of cold, hut does not like too much heat, lience it is more suited to the alluvial valleys of our mountains than to the coast region of the Southern and South-
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western States. As Alsike Clover flowers later than Red Clover, it is more suitable to sow with Timothy. Price of Trade Mark Brand seed, per lb., 12c. ; bushel, about $6.00.
WHITE CLOVER. {Tri/olium Kepejts.)
This variety does well in almost any kind of soil, but prefers moist situations. It will thrive better on land containing iron than any other kind of clover. It is largely used in lawn and pasturage mixtures. Sow either in the spring or fall at the rate of five or six pounds per acre. Price, 20c. per lb. ; 5 lb. lots and over, 18c. per lb. Bushel prices on application.
BURR CLOVER.
This is a hardy, rank-growing plant, which has been found valuable for winter pasturage in the South, particularly in the Gulf States. Sowing on scarified Bermuda sod in the fall, as soon as Ber- muda is killed down by frost, Burr Clover comes up and grows during the winter, thus furnishing, in connection with that grass, all-the-year-round pasturage. The plant matures its seed early in the spring, and disappears about the time Bermuda grass resumes growth. It produces seed abundantly after the first year, and no reseeding is necessary, unless the clover has been pastured so closely as to prevent it from maturing seed, but the sod must be scarified each fall to give the clover seed a chance to get its roots in the soil below the layer of Ber- muda roots. The scarifying is also beneficial to the Bermuda grass. Burr Clover produces its seeds in slender, prickly pods, which become spirally wound up into a ball or burr. It seems to be im- possible to clean the seed, and we can only offer it in the burrs. Price, 30c. per pound, $2.50 per bushel of 10 lbs.
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LUCERNE OR ALFALFA CLOVER.
We wish we could impress upon every one of our customers the great value of this crop, particularly as a crop to depend upon during our summer drouths. Its roots penetrate the subsoil to a con- siderable depth, and it will ordinarily easly furnish four or five cuttings a year. It grows during dry weather better than any crop we know of, and any farmer who has ever seen the difference in yield and appearance between a field of Alfalfa and a field of ordinary Clover or Grass during a period of drought would never be without this valuable drought-resisting * crop. Its beautiful green and growing appearance during droughts, when every- thing else appears dry and brown, is due to its deep-rooting propensities, and when sown on soils with a gravelly or light subsoil which its roots can penetrate, it will outyield any other grass or clover crop when it once gets well established. The chief difiiculty with this, as with other Clovers, is in get- ting a good stand, and it is absolutely necessary to give good, clean preparation, following out the plan we outline in "'Time of Seeding, Preparation, etc.," on page 13, ploughing the ground some time in advance of time of seeding, and harrowing at frequent intervals to kill any weeds which may be near the surface, and to give a good, firm seed-bed. Give a little extra care in the preparation of the soil for this crop, and you will have a continuous yielding crop lasting for years. This will give sev- eral cuttings each year of most nutritious feed, relished by all kinds of stock, either green or dry. Another prime requisite to secure a good growth and stand is to have the freshest seed, free from dodder and other objectionable weed seeds with which the crop is sometimes infested. This we supply under our Trade Maek Braxd Alfalfa seed, and quote same at 15c. per lb. ; §8.00 per bushel of 60 lbs. Sow at the rate of 20 pounds per acre, either broadcast or in drills, giving the same preparation as you would for turnips and sowing in drills fifteen inches apart is preferable. This will allow of running a cultivator to keep down the weeds until the Alfalfa gets a good start, after which the Alfalfa is abundantly able to take care of itself.
RED CLOVER. ( Trifolium Pratense.^
One of the most valuable farm crops, and is largely used for pasturage and hay and as an improver of the soil. Red Clover on good land will yield two or three cuttings per year. The first crop makes rich feed, and is the most valuable for hay. The second crop does not make so good a quality feed. Like other leguminous plants, Red Clover draws largely for its sustenance from the atmosphere, gathering nitrogen and other constituents required by culti- vated crops : its roots penetrate deeplv. drawing from the subsoil, thus acting as a soil improver, and not only increasing the productiveness of the land, but putting it in better condition than before. In some sections of the South it is the custom, where tobacco and cotton are largely grown, to "rest" fields every few years. It would be vastly better if. instead of leaving these lands unoccupied, they were sown in Red Clover. In this way farm- ers would not only get a crop of forage, but the land would be very much improved by this crop be- ing grown on the soil. Clover, intelligently used, is the farmer's best friend, not only furnishing most nutritious feed, but restoring fertility to worn-out lands. It is strongly to be recommended, however, that clover be used in a rotation of crops, and not grown successively on the same fields. A top dress- ing of 200 pounds of land plaster to the acre on clover in the spring improves the growth wonder- fully. Clover should be cut for hay when in full bloom. Can be sown either in the fall or spring. September and March are the best months for seed- ing clover. When sown by itself sow ten to twelve pounds per acre. Sown with Orchard Grass, six or seven pounds of clover with one-and-a-half
LUCERNE OR ALFALFA CLOVER.
bushels of Orchard Grass per acre will give a lib- eral seeding. Price of our Trade Mark Brand Red Clover Seed, choicest and cleanest quality, about $5.75 per bushel. Choice quality seed, about $5.50 per bushel. Price fluctuates. Will quote prices at any time upon request.
riAnnOTH, or sapling clover, ( Trifolium Pratenser) This is a selection of the Red Clover, and is similar to it both in the appearance of the seed and its habits of growth, the difference being that it usually grows larger, and is later in maturing. It is con- sidered superior as an improver on account of the extra growth. It is a good variety for thin soils, or to seed with Timothy, as it matures about the same time. The appearance of the seed of this is identical with the Red Clover, and on this account it is impossible to distinguish any difference be- tween the two by the appearance of the seed. We always obtain our supplies from reliable sources, but in this, as in all other seeds, we give no war- ranty in any way. simply using every reasonable care to supply Mammoth, or Sapling Clover as or- dered. Sow ten to twelve pounds per acre by itself, or with Timothy six pounds of Clover and eight pounds of Timothy will give a liberal seeding. Price fluctuates. Present price (August 1st) for our Trade Mark Brand is .$6.00 per bushel. Choice quality seed, about $5.75 per bushel.
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WOOD'S GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.
The Grasses and Clovers are the Surest Basis for Permanent Prosperity on the Farm
WOOD'S GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS Have attained the highest reputation for purity, cleanli- ness and germinating qualities, causing our business in same to become one of the largest in the country. Selling these seeds in the large quantities that we do, also enables us to supply same at the lowest possible prices for best quality seeds.
The infoi-mation that we give is especially full and complete, and all interested in grass culture will appreciate the help that this gives in securing good stands and growing grass and clover crops success- fully. The descriptions of the different varieties, the suggestive combinations with other kinds, the adapt- ability for various soils and conditions, with other information, will be found of especial use and value in arriving at correct conclusions as to the best varieties of grasses to use for the purposes which are desired to be attained.
THE ADVANTAGES OF FALL SEEDINGS
Of grasses and clovers in this section are fully_ rec- ognized, and it is very much better, where it is practicable to do so, to make the seedings in the fall. Spring seedings, of course, give very satis- factory results, but experience has shown that fall seedings usually stand the best, as they malie a better growth and get thoroughly well established in the spring, before having to experience any dry, hot summer weather.
FLUCTUATION IN PRICES.
The prices of Grasses and Clover seeds are con- stantly fluctuating. The prices quoted in this Cata- logue are prices ruling at the time this Catalogue is issued. Will take pleasure in quoting lowest prices on any seeds desired at any time, or will fill our customers' orders at as low prices as is possible for first-class seeds.
SOILS ADAPTED TO GRASS.
Almost without exception, nearly all of the lands throughout the South are capable of being sown satisfactorily and profitably in grasses. Even the light and very sandy soils of the coast regions will produce grasses satisfactorily, provided the proper kinds are sown. .Johnson Grass and Bermuda Grass will succeed and grow m very light, sandy soils, while Red Top, Orchard Grass and Tall Mea- dow Oat Grass will do very well indeed on light loamy soils, as well as on heavier soils, both for hay and pasturage. For heavier soils, such as river bottoms and in mountainous districts, grasses like Timothy, Meadow Fescue and Kentucky Blue Grass give excellent results. The sowing of grasses in mixtures gives very much larger yields and better results than sowing one or two grasses alone. Full information as to the best combinations of grasses and clovers for different soils will be found on page 11. Clovers will succeed and do well on almost any class of soils throughout the South, the Crimson Clover succeeding and doing best on the light or sandy soils, while Red Clover gives better results on heavier soils or in mountainous districts. Land that is poor or deficient in vegetable matter can easily be brought up to a condition to seed in grass by the use of stable manure or fertilizing or soil- improving crops, such as Cow Peas, Crimson Clover, or Red Clover, the plowing under of which does so much to improve the fertility and condition oi soils.
TIME OF SEEDING, PREPARATION OF THE SOIL, ETC.
Land that is intended for grass should be plowed some time previous to seeding, and should be har- rowed over at frequent intervals (in hot, dry weather is best), not only to kill any weeds that may be in the soil, but also to give as finely pulver- ized a seed bed as possible.
It is most important that the land be clean and of good tilth when the grass seed is sown. The soil should be lightly harrowed immediately before sow- ing, and after sowing, the seed should be covered with a very light harrow, or a brushdrawn harrow is probably best. Rolling the ground after seeding is also of decided benefit, provided the soil is not wet. The best time for seeding grass in the South
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. Unquestionably one of the best hay and pasturage grasses grown for the Southern States,
Ji^ Read what experienced farmers Fay about this grsRH : ♦f, RoTKiNOHAM Co., Va., Xov. 3, U99.-T have been growing ♦5» Tall Meadow Oat Grass for thirty years, and find it far su- ♦♦♦ perior to Orchard Grass. It produces more leafage, has a softer straw, quicker growth, and will sod poor land much -»♦♦ quicker than Orchard Gra=8. j. B. Burxeb.
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in the fall is during the months of September or October. In the spring the seeding should be made from the latter part of February to the middle of April. The best results are obtained by sow- ing GRASS seed alone, and not with a grain crop, although it gives very good results when sown with a light seeding of grain, especially in the spring. The quantities of seed to be sown to the acre are given under descriptions of different varieties of grass. In sowing, it is best to mark off the land in such width as can be conveniently sown, dividing the seed for such portion, sowing one-half in going one way over that portion of the land, then return- ing the same way sowing the other half, so that it is spread uniformly all over the field. It is impor- tant that grass seeds be covered carefully to a depth of not more than a half inch. Clover and some of the larger seeds will germinate and grow at the depth of an inch.
CARE OF PASTURES AND HEADOWS.
Land used for pasture yields more nourishment than where the grass is mowed off. Young shoots are more nourishing and digestible than the dry grass. Care should be used, both in pastures and meadows, never to graze or cut grass too close. Especially should this be the case in dry spells in the summer. There is great injury from this cause. Cattle, and sheep especially, should not be put on the grass too early in the spring. It is preferable to mow grass the first season, instead of pasturing. With careful management and judicious manuring, meadows and pastures will last for years and yield double the quantity of feed. The droppings from animals grazing on the grass will help considerably to keep up the productiveness, but it will be found beneficial to supplement this with an occasional top-dressing, at least every two years, of Wood's Pure Animal Bone Meal, or our Grain and Grass Fertilizer, at the rate of about 300 pounds per acre. A top-dressing of Land Plaster, at the rate of 150 pounds per acre, applied early in the spring, is also of decided benefit. Grass for hay should always be cut before the seed ripens ; otherwise it not only makes an inferior quality of hay, but also takes much more strength from the ground.
ROLL YOUR GRASS LANDS.
Rolling both hay and grazing fields with a heavy roller at frequent intervals throughout the year is of decided benefit, as it causes the grass roots to strike deeper, thus making a better growth of grass, and, at the same time, it enables the grass to withstand droughts much better than when not so rolled. We strongly recommend our customers to practice this rolling more frequently, and they will find the results eminently satisfactory. The best time to roll hay fields is immediately after cutting, and also early in the spring, before the grass gets a good start.
WOOD'S TRADE MARK BRAND GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS.
We call special attention to the information on page 1 about Wood's Trade Mark Brand seeds, which are always the best that can be procured.
TALL HEADOW OAT GRASS.
One of the most valuable hay and pasturage grasses in cultivation, and it is especially desirable and adapted for the South. It withstands the heat and drought of midsummer and cold of winter, starts very early in the spring, and continues to give good grazing until late in the fall. For hay, it can be cut twice in a season, and will yield nearly double as much as Timothy. Its nutritive qualities are first-class, containing, by analysis, more flesh and muscle-forming materials than Timothy, but is not quite so fattening as that grass. It ripens at the same time as Orchard grass, and gives the very best results sown with it and Red Clover. For hay, it should be cut while in bloom. Tall Meadow 'Oat Grass is best adapted for ^ood loamy uplands, but
gives excellent results on nearly all soils, and better results than any other grass on light, medium or sandy soils. Farmers who have been sowing this grass for years are especially well pleased with the returns from it, and are sowing constantly in- creasing acreages each year. When sown by itself, sow at the rate of two to three bushels per acre, either in the fall or spring. Sown with Orchard Grass and Red Clover, the quantities usually sown are one bushel (eleven pounds) Tall Meadow Oat Grass, one bushel (fourteen pounds) Orchard Grass, and six pounds Red Clover. The addition of four pounds Fancy Clean Red Top or Herd's Grass seed to the acre to this mixture increases the after- math and the yield of grazing. This combination is excellent, and one that has given the most satis- factory results. Price (August 1st) Trade Mark Brand seed, $1.30 per bushel; choice seed, $1.20 per bushel. Price fluctuates. Will quote existing prices on request at any time.
RED TOP OR HERD'S GRASS, The most reliable pasturage grass grown, and succeeds on "a greater variety of soils than any other grass. ^
RED TOP, OR HERD'S GRASS. (Agrostis Vulgaris ) This grass makes excellent pasturage and good yields of fine quality hay, and succeeds on a greater variety of soils than any other grass in general use, giving very good results on light soils and the very best results on heavier, moist, or low-ground soils. It is rather late in starting in the spring, and matures its crop at the same time as Timothy. Is excellently adapted for seeding with Timothy for hay, and furnishes excellent pasturage after- wards. When it gets well established it spreads, and will gradually supplant other grasses. The grades of the seed usually sold are the grade in the- chaff, known as "Prime," and the "Fancy Clean" seed, which is the seed cleaned from the chaff and all impurities. We would strongly advise our cus- tomers to sow the Fancy Clean seed in preference^ to the Prime, or the seed in the chaff, as it will give much better and more satisfactory results. Our Trade Mark Brand of the Fancy Clean Red Top is of extra fine quality, and carefully cleaned from impurities. We can also furnish the Choice and Prime Fancy Red Top as usually sold. It re- quires about 8 to 10 pounds to seed an acre of the Fancy Clean seed, or two to three bushels of the
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Prime seed in the chaff. When sowing with Tim- othy, sow five pounds of the 1^'ancy Clean seed and eight pounds of Timothy per acre. It can be sown either in the fall or spring. Price of our Trade Mark Brand Fancy seed 12 cts. per pound; per 100 pounds. $10.00. Prices in quantity quoted upon application. Prime Red Top, in the chafiE, about 35 cts. per bushel of ten pounds.
ORCHARD GRASS. {Dactylis Glomerata.)
One of the best and most reliable grasses for the Middle and Southern States, either for hay or pas- turage. It succeeds well on nearly all soils, but does best on upland, loamy or moderately stiff soils. It starts early in the spring and continues well into winter. It is of quick growth and relished by stock, especially when young, and bears close grazing. It makes excellent hay, and gives the very best results mixed and grown with Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Red Clover, as suggested under the head of Tall Meadow Oat Grass. It should be cut when in blossom, as the hay is injured if the seed is allowed to ripen. It can be sown in the fall or spring, either with grain or alone. Sow two bushels per acre if sown alone, or with Red Clover, one and one-half bushels of Orchard and seven pounds of Clover are the quantities usually sown. Price fluctuates. Present price (August 1st) of our Trade Mark Brand : Per lb. 15c. ; per bus. of 14 lbs., $1.50; choice seed, $1.40 per bushel. Will quote prices at any time upon request.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. {Poa Pratensis.^
An excellent pasturage and lawn grass, succeeding best on limestone land, but does well on stiff or clay and medium soils. It is rather sensitive to heat, but not so to cold weather, and on this account does its best in the fall, winter, and spring. It grows slowly at first, forms a very compact turf, making a fine pasturage when once established. It is best, however, to combine other grasses with it for either lawn or pasturage. Sow in the fall or spring at the rate of two to three bushels per acre. Fancy Clean seed, per lb., 20 cts. ; per bushel of 14 lbs., $1.40. Special prices in quantity.
MEADOW- FESCUE, RANDALL, OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.^*](/^^j/«ra Praieftsis.')
This should be very much more largely used than at present. It makes a very good hay and pasture grass, and is particularly valuable for fall and winter pasturage, as it remains green throughout the winter. It is very popular in Southwest Vir- ginia, East Tennessee, and the mountainous dis- tricts of North Carolina, where it is very highly appreciated as a large-yielding, nutritious pastur- age and hay grass. It succeeds well in nearly all sections of the South, and should be very largely used in pasturage and hay mixtures, being specially suitable for sowing with Red Top and Timothy for hay, or with these and Orchard and Tall Meadow Oat for permanent pasturage. Sow either in the spring or fall at the rate of two bushels to the acre, if sown by itself. Price of our Trade Mark Brand of the seed, about $1.50 per bushel (14 lbs.).
RED FESCUE. {Festuca Rubra.)
Valuable hay and pasturage grass, especially for permanent mixtures. It has creeping roots, which in dry and sandy soils are often as strong as wire- grass. Sow about two bushels per acre, if sown by itself; it is best, however, to sow this with other grasses. (See our Special Mixtures, on page 11.) Per lb. 20c.; per bus. (14 lbs.), $2.00.
SHEEP FESCUE. {FesUtca Ovina.)
Is a densely tufted perennial grass for dry, sandy and rocky soil, where scarcely any other species will grow. It roots deeply, and forms a dense, short tuft, suitable for lawns and pleasure grounds, where the soil is sandy. It affords wholesome food for all cattle, especially sheep. Specially recom- mended for pasturage mixtures. (See Special Mix- tures, page 11.) Sow about 25 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 20c. ; bushel of 14 lbs., $2.00.
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HARD FESCUE. {Festuca Din niscula.)
This does not produce so much as many other grasses, but it thrives well in dry situations where other grasses would fail, withstands summer drought, is green through the winter, grows a foot or two high ; a great pasture grass ; valuable in mixtures. (See Special Mixtures, page 11.) Per bushel (14 lbs.) $2.00.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. This splendid grass yields three or four full cuttings of most nutritious hay the following season from seed sown in the fall.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS.
One of the most valuable grasses for the South, especially suited for good, rich soil and low ground. Makes several cuttings of most nutritious hay the following season from seed sown in the fall. We have received reports from our customers of enor- mous yields of this most excellent and nutritious grass, and it has given particularly satisfactory and successful results in Virginia and North Caro- lina. Italian Rye Grass is an annual, and should be sown every year, at the rate of twenty-five to thirty pounds per acre. It can be sown during August. September, or October. It should be mown as early as the blo-ssoms appear, or the hay will not be so good, and it can be cut every month from early spring if the soil and weather are suitable. If sown on rich bottom land, it will not be injured by overflows. We hope our agricultural friends will give more attention to this very valuable grass. There is a great deal of Rye Grass sold for Italian which is not true Italian. The seed we have been supplying has given most excellent results. Per 11). 1.5c.; $1.00 per bushel of 14 lbs. PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (^Lolium Perene.)
A quick-growing, very early-maturiflg grass, best adapted to strong, rich, moist, clay soils, on which soils it will last several years. It furnishes good grazing and hay, but as it does not root very deeply does not stand drought so well as some other
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grasses ; does very well in mixture with grasses like Orchard and Tall Meadow Oat. When sown by itself, sow thirty pounds per acre in spring or fall. Per lb. 12c. ; per bushel of 14 lbs., about 90c.
TinOTHY. {_Phleiim Pratense.^
This makes one of the most popular, nutritious and salable of hay grasses. It is best adapted for sow- ing on clay or heavy loams, lowlands, or in moun- tainous districts, although it will do well on any good, stiff, loamy soils, provided moisture is abun- dant. It does not succeed nearly as well, however, as Orchard, Tall Meadow Oat or Herd's Grass on soils of a sandy or light, loamy texture, and is not of as much value for pasturage as other grasses. The stand of Timothy will also be injured if grazed or cut too closely. The yield of hay on good ground is from one-and-a-half to three tons per acre. The best clover to sow with Timothy is either the Sap- ling or Alsike, as they mature and ripen with Tim- othy. The practice of sowing the common Red Clover with Timothy is not advisable, as they do not ripen together, the clover being ready two or three weeks before the Timothy ; thus either one or the other must be cut at a stage which will not give best results. Red Top or Herd's Grass and Meadow Fescue mature at the same time as Tim- othy, and are excellent grasses to sow with it both for hay and pasturage. They will increase the yield of hay to a certain extent, but will very largely increase the yield and value of the pastur- age. Timothy by itself requires to be sown at the rate of about a peck (11 lbs.) to the acre, or with clover, eight pounds of Timothy and six pounds of clover will give a good seeding. A mixture of Timothy, Red Top, Meadow Fescue and clover should be sown in the following proportions : Six pounds Timothy, four pounds clover, four pounds Fancy Red Top, one-half bushel Meadow Fescue. These will furnish an excellent mixture, both for hay and pasturage, on good, loamy, clay, or low- ground soils. Present price : Our Trade Mask Brand, about $1.75 per bush. ; Choice Timothy seed, about $1.65 per bush., of 45 lbs.
POA COMPRESS A,
Also called Native and Canada Blue Grass. Is very highly recommended by some authorities on grasses, both as a lawn and pasturage grass in the South-. Our own experience with it has not been uniformly satisfactory, and, while it may give good results in mixtures, we would recommend to our customers in sections where it is untried and un- known to experiment with it on a small scale before sowing it extensively. Per bushel of 14 lbs., $1.25.
CREEPING BENT GRASS. {Agrosiis Stolonifera.')
This grass somewhat resembles the Red Top or Herd's Grass in growth and appearance, and is considered by many practical men as fully equal, or even superior, to that grass. It is certainly a splendid grass and well adapted for the South, and should be largely used in all lawn and pasturage mixtures. (See Special Mixtures, page 11.) It has creeping or stoloniferous roots, and spreads and holds to the soil in a very tenacious way. Per lb. 20c.
MEADOW FOXTAIL. {Alopecurus Pratensis.')
Fine permanent pasture grass, which does not come to perfection until two or three years old. It is splendid in mixtures for soils of intermediate qual- ity as to moisture or dryness. (See Special Mix- ture, page 11.) It resembles Timothy, but is three to four weeks earlier, being one of the ear- liest grasses to start in the spring. No grass bears the hot sun better, and frequent mowings do not injure it. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c.
CRESTED DOG'S TAIL.
A valuable pasturage grass, largely used in mix- tures recommended for dry soils and situations. Does well on hill-sides. (See Special Mixtures, page 11.) Per lb. 35c.
WOOD'S MEADOW GRASS,
An earlj', nutritious grass. Does well under trees^ as it is specially suited for shady places. Recom- mended for lawn and pasturage mixtures. (See- Special Mixtures, page — .) Per lb. 35c.
ROUGH STALK MEADOW GRASS. (^Poa Privialis.)
A valuable grass to cultivate in moist, sheltered soils, possessing highly nutritive qualities, coming- to perfection at a desirable time, and being exceed- ing relished by cattle, horses, and sheep. ( See Spe- cial Mixtures, page 11.) Per lb. 35c.
HUNGARIAN OR AWNLESS BROME GRASS. One of the best hay and pasturage grasses for poor dry and sandy soils.
Comparatively a new grass in this country, but in Hungary, Europe, its principal home, it is the chief meadow grass of the sandy moorlands. It grows- coarse, resembling Orchard Grass ; prefers light, dry soil. It roots deeply, and stands protracted droughts well, and will thrive upon soils too poor and dry to grow anything else but broom sedge, hence is valuable for such situations, both for graz- ing and hay, and especially in mixtures with other grasses. In our tests of this grass it does not provfr equal to either Orchard or Tall Meadow Oat C^rass. It has, however, been talked up very much in the agricultural press, especially in the West, and is worthy of extended trial. Sow at the rate of from two to three bushels per acre, when sown by itself, either in the spring or fall. Per lb. 20c. ; bushel of 14 lbs., about $2.25.
BERMUDA GRASS.
One of the most valuable pasturage grasses for the far South. Full information and description is contained in our Spring Catalogue. Recommended for spring seeding only. Per lb. 75c.
JOHNSON GRASS.
Makes Very Laege Yields of Hay or Forage. This is a most valuable crop for the South ; it is not properly a grass, but is really a perennial sorghum. It grows rather coarse, but makes a large yield of forage, which, when young and tender, is relished by stock, and makes a large yielding crop of either permanent pasture or hay ; but we would not ad- vise to sow this variety if the ground will be required for other crops, as it will be difficult to eradicate it from the soil when it once gets a hold. It should also be cut just as the seed head is mak- ing its appearance, before it flowers. If this is done there is no difficulty in confining it to the fields where it is sown, cut in the way above indi- cated. If the seed is allowed to form, it not only does not make as good a quality of feed, but the seed being scattered by the droppings of animals, it is likely to appear in cultivated fields and places where it is not wanted. Its nutritive qualities are said to be superior to Timothy hay, and when care- fully handled it is one of the most valuable and satisfactory forage crops that the Southern farmer can grow. Sow at the rate of one bushel per acre, either in the spring or fall. Per bushel (24 lbs.) about $1.75.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS.
If you have not
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splendid grass,
^ you should by all means do so. Sown in the fall ^ it yields three or four full cuttings of most nutri>= tious hay the following season. Our customers who have been sowing it for years are very much pleased with it. (See page 9.)
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GRA5S AND CLOVER 5EED niXTURES.
Mixtures for Hay. Mixtures for Pastures.
Special Mixtures for any Soil or Purpose.
The advantages of sowing grasses and clover seeds in mixtures has long been recognized, and the prac- tice is Increasing to a very remarkable extent all through the South. We were the pioneers in putting up special mixtures for different soils, and the results to our customers have been exceedingly satisfactory, and we are constantly in receipt of letters frojcn same expressing their satisfaction from sowing the combinations of grasses and clover seed as recommended by us.
The special mixtures which we offer are the results of many years of experience and careful experiment, and we are constantly benefiting by our experience in improving the combinations of the different mixtures offered, as the grasses prove more successful in different mixtures on various soils. We are always glad to give our customers the benefit of our knowledge and experience in these matters, and will cheerfully take pleasure in advising them as to their soils and purposes, if they will correspond with us in regard to same.
We have in the following mixtures combined grasses suitable for the various soils and use for which they are recommended. Those for permanent pastures are composed of grasses which succeed each other In growth, and give a succession from the first of spring until late In winter, while for those desired more for cutting for hay, we have combined grasses which ripen together. The different mixtures are prepared both as to quantity and varieties best adapted to the soils and situation for which they are recommended.
In all of our grass mixtures we use the very best seeds only, the quality and purity of the seeds being our first consideration. The quantity handled enables us to give our customers the benefit of a very low price, even lower than If they purchased the seed separately.
We give below the kind of grasses contained in the different mixtures; all are mixed In suitable pro- portions as best adapted for the soils recommended.
niXTURES Nos. I to 5, For Permanent Pasture, but can be flown.
Twenty-five pounds or over of any of these mixtures supplied at 100-pound rates. MIXTURE No. 1.— For Light, Dry, Gravelly, or Sandy Soils.
Composed of the following grasses :
Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Hungarian Brome Grass,
Crested Dog's Tail, Orchard Grass, White Clover,
Sard Fescue, Fancy Red Top, Red Clover,
Sheep Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Poa Compressa.
Sow 35 or 40 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs.
MIXTURE No. 2.— For Good Loam Soil.
Composed of the following grasses :
Meadow Foxtail, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Poa Compressa,
Sow 35 or 40 lbs. to the acre
Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Fancy Red Top,
Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs.
MIXTURE No. 3.— For Heavy Loam or Clay Soils.
Composed of the following grasses :
Meadow Foxtail, Meadow Fescue,
Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass,
Fancy Red Top, Alsike Clover,
Italian Rye Grass, Red Clover,
Sow 35 or 40 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs. MIXTURE No. 4.— For Moist Bottom Land.
Composed of the following
Oreepin? Bent Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Timothy,
Orchard Grass, Alsike Clover, Wood Meadow Grass, Meadow Fescue, Fancy Red Top,
Sow 30 or 35 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs MIXTURE No. 5.— For Wet Bottom Land.
Composed of the following grasses :
Rou«:h Stalked Meadow Grass, Fancy Red Top, Italian Rye Grass, Meadow Foxtail,
Meadow Fescue, Timothy. Alsike Clover. Creeping Bent Grass,
Italian Rye Grass, Red Fescue, Red Clover, White Clover.
White Clover, Kentucky Blue Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Creeping Bent.
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass . Italian Rye Grass, Mammoth Clover, Perennial Rye Grass.
Wood Meadow Grass, Mammoth Clover. Sheep Fescue.
Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs.
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Nos. 6 to 9, For Mowing for Hay, but can be Grazed.
Twenty-five pounds or over of any of these mixtures supplied at 100-pound rates.
MIXTURE No. 6.— For Light, Dry, Gravelly or Sandy Soils.
Composed of the following grasses :
Orchard Q-rass, Perennial Rye Grass, Fancy Red Top,
Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Hungarian Brome Grass, Meadow Fescue.
Red Fescue, Red Clover,
Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; |12.00 per 100 lbs.
MIXTURE No. 7.— For Good Loam Soil.
Composed of the following grasses :
Meadow FoxtaiL Orchard Grass, Red Fescue
Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Red Clover.
Meadow Fescue, Kentucky Blue Grass,
Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs. MIXTURE No. 8.— For Heavy Loam or Clay.
Composed of the following grasses :
Meadow Fescue, Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Red Top,
Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Red Clover,
Perennial Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Timothy.
Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs.
MIXTURE No. 9.— For Moist Bottom Land.
Composed of the following grasses :
Fancy Red Top, Meadow Fescue, Alsike Clover,
Timothy, Sapling Clover, Rough Stalked Meadow.
Kentucky Blue Grass,
Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Price, 14c. per lb.; $11.00 per 100 lbs.
MIXTURE No. 10.— For Good Loam Soil, Shaded with Trees.
FOR PASTURE OR HAY. Composed of the foUowing grasses:
Wood Meadow Grass, Rough Stalked Meadow, Fancy Red Top,
Orchard Grass, White Clover, Red Clover.
Hard Fescue, Italian Rye Grass, Perennial Rye Qrass,
Meadow Foxtail, Kentucky Blue Grass, Crested Dog's Tail.
Meadow Fescue,
Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. Price, per lb. 14c.; $12.50 per 100 lbs.
CANADA FIELD PEAS.
The late fall seeding of this crop has usually given very satisfactory results, but in some sections of the South, owing, we believe, to the unfavorable season, they did not succeed very well last spring. We are inclined to think, however, judging from our past experience with the crop, that this was due nearly altogether to the unfavorable weather conditions, and believe that under ordinary favorable weather conditions, that both the fall and early spring seeding of this crop will give very satisfactory yields of most nutritious feed in all sections of the South.
Canada Field Peas sown in November or December and covered deeply, come up early in the spring, and grow off rapidly as soon as the weather opens up. They usually make a splendid yield, which can be fed green or cured admirably for hay or dry forage ; also making an excellent soil im- prover when turned under like cow peas or clover, but its greatest value is as a forage crop. Canada Field Peas are best sown with Oats, at the rate of one bushel of Peas to three-fourths bushel Winter or Rust Proof Oats to the acre. Or, if sown by themselves, sow at the rate of one and a half bushels of Peas to the acre.. They should be covered deeply with a heavy harrow, or plowing them in with a sin- gle-horse plow is probably the best. Sowing with Oats is a decided advantage, as the Oats help to hold the Peas off the ground, enabling them to make a better growth, and as both mature together they make a splendid combination of feed, greatl}' relished and very nutritious for all farm animals. The Canada Field Pea is entirely different from the Cow or Stock Peas, and is really a field variety of the English or Garden Peas. It is very extensively used as a field crop in Canada and the Northern States.
The following letter from Prof. Andrew M. Soule, Agriculturist of the Tennessee Experiment Station, gives his experience and opinion of same as grown in Tennessee.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.,/«/j' iq, 1900. — It was so wet after we secured the Canada Field Peas last fail that we decided not to plant them until spring. Those planted early this spring on fail plowed land, gave us \ery excellent results. We re- gard this as a crop of considerable value for this section of the country. We will tn,- winter planting this year, and hope it will prove successful. We do not anticipate a.ny particular difficult}' in growing Canadian Field Peas in the spring, provided the land is fall plowed and they are planted at the first opportunity. It is well known, of course, that they come from a cooler climate, and in order to have them do well in this State, it is best to sow them as early as possible in the spring, so they may mature before the hot weather of the early summer injures them. Our peas were harvested, of course, long ago, but as thej' are not yet threshed, we are unable to say how well they yielded, though the indications are that thej- did very well.
We admire this crop very much as it grows remarkably well with oats, and furnishes a most excellent hay or green fodder, as may be desired, ^\'^len sown alone it matures so early that it can be followed by com and peas, sorghum and cow peas, or cow peas, and thus the land will produce two excellent crops and be benefited, if anything, by the use of the Canadian field pea, as it is a legume.
Verj' respectfully, Andrew M. Soule, Agriculturist.
Price, $1.10 per bushel; cotton bags, 15 cts. extra. Price fluctuates. Special price on large lots.
WOOD'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED.
The Best of Lawn Grasses for the South. Makes a Beautiful Green Lawn in from Six to Eight Weeks' Time, which, with Proper Care and Attention, will Keep Green all the Year Round.
Wood's Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed is com- posed of various grasses that grow and flourish at different seasons of the year, so that a rich, deep green, velvety lawn is constantly maintained. Only the freshest, clean- est and purest Grass Seeds are used, combined in such proportions as years of experience show succeed and do best in our Southern soil and cli- mate. Price per qt., 25c. If by mail, 30c. Peck (5 lbs.), $1.25; bushel (20 lbs.), $4.00; per 100 lbs., $18.00.
For preparation of the soil, quantity to sow, etc., see "Sowing," etc., below.
WOOD'S PERMANENT LAWN GRASS.
This grass is designed to supply a satisfactory mixture for large places, where a lawn and grazing combined are desired. We have had numerous re- quests for such a grass for sowing in groves and large fields for lawn and pasturage purposes com- bined. The grasses of which this is composed are not as fine-growing as those used in our Evergreen Lawn Grass, but will be very satisfactory where spe- cial attention cannot be given to same. 25c. per lb. ; 5 lbs. for $1.00 ; bushel of 20 lbs., $3.50.
WOOD'S LAWN ENRICHEl^.
This is indispensable for making and sustaining fine lawns, and will rapidly cause the grass to become a beautiful green color. It can be applied when mak- ing a new lawn, or as a top-dressing for an old lawn. When making a new lawn, apply 800 pounds per acre, or 8 lbs. for a lot 12x25 (300) feet. Rake well into the soil before the seed is sown. As a top-dressing for an old lawn, sow 500 lbs. per acre, or 5 lbs. per 300 square feet. Per 5-lb. box, 30c. ; 10-lb. bag, 50c. ; 25-lb. bag, $1.00 ; 50-lb. bag, $1.75 ; 100-lb. bag, .$3.25.
SOWING, MAKING AND PRESERVING THE LAWN.
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL.
To have a successful lawn, the ground must be rich, or must be made so, to start with, and if the soil is poor, it should have a liberal application of Wood's Lawx Exricher and well-rotted manure, which should be well mixed with the soil. Do not use fresh manure, as the weeds and hay-seeds, which are in all manures, would germinate and fill the lawn with coarse grasses and weeds. The ground should be deeply dug.and all roots,stones,etc., removed and the soil raked as smooth as possible.
SOWING THE SEED.
Thick seeding, always gives best results. Lawn grass seed should be sown after the soil is raked fine, at the rate of 50 to 75 pounds to the acre ; or, for small yards, one quart to every 300 square feet (12x25 feet). The seed should be carefully and evenly sown, and lightly raked in. and afterwards, provided the soil is not wet. rolled or made firm by batting down with the back of the spade. Lawn Grass can be successfully sown any time after the first of September, and up to the middle of April. If it is sown in open weather during the winter it will do well, but it will be a little longer in germi- nating.
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CARE OF LAWNS AFTERWARD.
While the grass is young, and even when the lawn gets well set, care should be taken that weeds and coarse grass, which spring up naturally in nearly all soils, do not get possession of the lawns. If a watchful oversight is kept at first, and any weeds or coarse grasses are cut at the root with a knife or pulled up, the lawn grass will soon spread and thicken so that it will take entire possession of the soil, filling it up and interweaving so closely that there will be no chance for weeds to grow.
All lawns should be regularly and carefully cut during the growing season with a lawn mower. Scythes should never be used, as they cut unevenly and cut into the roots, thus injuring the grass, and causing bare spots to appear. Care should also be taken, especially in the summer, not to cut the grass too close ; one-and-a-half to two inches is close enough. Where possible, lawns should be well watered during hot, dry spells in summer, late in the evening — never in the middle of the day or in the morning. Care should be taken to give plenty of water. Great beiXefit will also be derived
BY RUNNING A ROLLER OVER THE LAWN ONCE A WEEK ALL THROUGH THE GROWING SEASON. This
forces the roots of the grass to strike out afresh, taking a deeper hold on the soil, enabling the grass to withstand dry weather better, and improving the appearance of the lawn very much. It is best every fall or early in the spring to rake the lawn over very roughly and sow seed on any bare spots, giving also a top-dressing of Wood's Lawn En- richer at the rate of about 5 lbs. to 300 square feet.
CC; THE FALL SEEDING OF LAWN GRASS . .
is very much to be preferred and recommended to spring sccdinR wherever possible. The grass usually starts and grows (iff tjctter in the fall, keeps a beautiful green appear- ^ ancc through the winter, and will withstand any dry, hot _. weather the following summer to much better advantage )jt than from spring seeding. By all means seed your Lawn ^ Grass in the fall wherever possible, even though it should ^ ^ l)e the first of December before same could be put in. ^
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Selected List Adapted for Fall Planting.
THe FALL PLANTING OF VEGETABLES, both for the private garden and by truckers and market gardeners for shipping and the home market, has been very much more largely practiced in the last two or three years than e^^er before, and generally with very profitable and satisfactory results. In our opinion, the planting of fall vegetables in the South is just in its infancy, and truckers and market gardeners who will pay particular attention to growing vegetables tor shipping and marketing during the fall and winter and early spring, will find that they will reap very profitable results.
The selection of varieties which we offer in this Catalogue is of those adapted for fall seeding. Our Annual Catalogue, issued in fanuary, contains full descriptions and information about all seeds, both for spring and fall planting. To any one who desires a copy of our Annual Catalogue, we will cheerfully mail same upon request.
We pay the postage on all seeds at packet, ounce, and quarter-pound rates. Seeds in bulk at pound, quart, peck, and bushel rate? can be sent quickly and cheaply by freight or express. Richmond enjoys especially favorable freight connections with all points, both as to qu'ckness and cheapness of transit, and customers desiring seeds in quantity can be assured ot receiving them promptly and satisfactorily by freight or express. If pounds, quarts, or larg'er quantities are ordered to be sent by mail, add 8 cents per pound or 15 cents per quart to the Catalogue prices.
We shall take p'easu^e in quoting prices on any seeds desired, delivered at your station, at any time ^hen so requested, if you will kindly send us a list oE your requirements. For further information, see page i.
THE FALL PLANTING OF SNAP BEANS.
Refugee, or 1,000 to i. A very popular variety'for late planting, a little later than the Valentine, very pro- lific, making an excellent round green cut short snap. Pkt. 5c.; qt. 20c.; peck, $1.50 ; bushel, $5.00. Wardwell's Kidney Wax. A favorite wax variety ; will stand mere wet weather than any other sort, and makes large, fine, tender snaps, wliich are very sale- able on all markets. Pkt. sc.; qt. 25c.; peck, $1.60 ; bushel, $--.50.
Currie's Rust=Proof Wax. A quick-growing wax variety and a great favorite with Eastern North Carolina truckers. Per qt. 25c.; peck, $1.60 ; bush. $5.50. Davis Kidney Wax. Comparatively a new variety, but one that is rapidly coming to tbe f roi t wherever grown. It is quicker growing, neatly always rust- proof, and tte snap always matures plump, full and solid, and of a beautiful yellow waxy appearance. Per qt, 25c.; peck, $1.60 ; bushe', $5.50.
WoocTs Earliest R(d Valentine.
Snap Beans plant- ed in the fall usually prove quite a pro- fitable crop to the truckers growing them, and in tbe sections where they have teen grown a larger acreage is usually planted than in the spring, The principal rea- son of this larger acreag e is that they usually pay well ; another reason is that they are one of the few trucking crops that can be satistactorilv grown m the falL First plantings of Snap Beans for fall ship- ments are usually made about the loth of August, followed by continued plant- ings every ten days until the middle of September, or fur- ther South £s late as the end of Sep- tember- The last plantings are mere- ly a question if they beat out a f rc st. Quite often they do, and prove very pro- fitable. The follow- ing are the best varieties for fall planting :
Wood's Earliest Red Valentine. This is more largely planted than any otter kind. It is a round pod cut- short variety, excellent both for shipping and the home market. Pkt. 5c. ; qt. 25c. ; peck, $i'.5o. ; bush. $5.
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ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
It is better and more satisfactory to set out Aspara- gus Roots in the fall rather than in the spring. Our Annual Catalogue, issued last January: gives full di- rections for making Asparagus beds, setting out, etc. Will mail copy of this Catalogt:e to any one upon re- quest.
Conover's Colossal. Two- year- old roots, 75c. per ico ;
$4. CO per I, coo. Palmetto. Two year- old roots, $1 per 100 : $5 per 1,000.
Prices of other varieties of Asparagus Roots quoted on application.
GARDEN PEAS.
Planted in the fall, are very desirable and profitable for shipping, the home market, and the .private garden. In this section these should be planted in August, or further South as late as the 20th of September. The following list embraces the best varieties for fall planting:
Wood's Lightning Excelsior Peas. The quickest growing, hardiest and most profitable of early sorts. Pkt. 5c. ; qt. 20C. ; peck, S5C. : bush. $3.00. Alaska. Very popular in the trucking sections on ac- count of its quick growth and beautiful dark green of its peas. Pkt. 5c.; qt. 20c.; peck, 85c.; bus. $3.00.
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First and Best. An excellent, quick-growing, smooth pea, bearing well- filled pods, very productive and popular. Qt. 15c.; peck. 75c.; bush. $2.75.
Large White Harrowfat. The Marrowfat Peas are quite largely planted in December, and usually succeed very well planted at that time, producing their crops much earlier in the spring than if planted at the usual time in February or Mirch. Pkt. 5c.; qt. 15c.; peck, 60c. ; bush. $2.00.
Blaclceye Harrowfat. Considered more productive than the White Marrowfat, bat similar in other respects, excepting that the eye is black, which does not, how- ever, show when the peas are green. Pkt. 5c.; qt. 15c.: peck, 60c.; bush. $2.00.
SPINACH.
Spinach makes one of the most desirable winter and spring greens, and is better liked and usually sells at much higher prices than either kale or turnip salad in our market. Is largely grown for skipping.
Culture. — For winter and spring use, sow in September and October, in drills one inch deep, eighteen inches to two feet between the rows. Requires but little cultivation. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill ; twenty pounds, one acre.
COLLARDS
Noriollc Savoy, or Bioomsdale. Very early and hardy, with leaves curled and wrinkled like a Savoy cab- bage. Very popular with truckers and market-gar- deners for shipping. Best for fall sowing. Oz. 5c. ; 3^ lb. IOC. ; lb. 25c.; 10 lbs and over, 20c. per lb. ; per 100 lbs. and over, 17c. per lb.
Round Leaf. A favorite variety, used principally for spring sowing. Oz. 5c.; X lb. loc. ; lb. 2cc. ; 10 lb. lots and over, 20c. per lb. ; 100 lbs. and over. 17c. lb.
Long Standing. Leaves th ck and fleshy. Will stand longer than other kinds without running to seed. Oz. 5c. ; 3^ lb. IOC. ; lb. 25c. ; 10 lbs. and over, 20c. per lb.
In the South, Collards may be sown any time from February till November. For late use, sow after the first of August.
North! Carolina Short Stem. This soit has become im- mensely popular wherever grown. We regard it as the best of all collards. It has a very short stem, large, spreading leaves, very hardy, withstanding drought m summer and cold in winter. After frost, turn down and cover the lowest leaves lightly. Pkt. 5c.; oz. loc; 3^" lb. 250.; lb. 75c.
True Georgia, or Creole. The old standard variety, which has been in use for years. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. loc. ; 3^ lb. 25c. ; lb. 65c.
MUSTARD.
This is grown to a large extent in the Southern States. It is used the same as Spinach, or boiled with meat as greens. The white or yellow seeded variety is culti- vated chiefly for medicinal purposes or pickling. Southern Giant Curled and Ostnch Plume are the best varieties for general use.
Culture. — Sow during September or October, either broadcast or in rows six inches apart. Cut when about three inches high. Sow one ounce to eighty feet of drill, or broadcast at the rate of five or si.\ pounds per acre.
Ostrich Plume ilustard. An improved variety; leaves very finely crimped and curled. Pkt. loc. ; oz. 150.; 3^ lb. 35c.; lb. $1.00.
Southern Giant Curled. An improved variety, much esteemed in the South. Very succulent, pungent, and of sweet flavor. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. loc. ; ^b. 25c. ; lb. 75c.
White or Black. Used for salad. Oz. 5c.; 3^ lb. loc. ; lb. 250."
KALE.
Sow broadcast, or in drills, eighteen inches apart, from August to the middle of October. Sow curled varieties at the rate of four pounds to the acre; the Smooth Kale at the rate of eight pounds to the acre if broadcast, or four or five pounds in drills. Green Curled Siberian, or Dwarf German Greens. The best winter kale for general use. The leaves are beauti- fully curled, of a hght-green color, and of splendid quality. Will stand through the winter without pro- tection. Oz. 5c. ; }>i lb. 15c. ; lb. 40c. ; 5 lbs. and over, 35c. per lb.
Dwarf Ureen Curled Scotch, or Norfolk. One of the most popular shipping sorts; very largely used in the Nor- folk trucking district. The leaves are of a bright green color, beautifully curled. Should be sown in rows in August and September. Pit. 5c.; oz. Sc.; 3^ lb. 20c. ; lb. 40c.
Spring, or Smooth Kale. A hardy, quick-growing, smooth- leave d variety, which is largely sown both in the fall and spring, and makes a fine salad. Sown in the fall it makes greens earlier than the winter sorts. Very hardy. Pkt. 5c.; lb. 15c.; 5 lbs. and over, icc. per lb.
CORN SALAD
A very popular salad for winter and spring months. Sow in August and September, in rows nine to twelve inches apart, and doring severe spells of weather cover lightly with clean straw or leaves. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. IOC. ; 3^ lb. 20c ; lb. 50c.
ENDIVE.
A splendid salad for fall and winter use. Sow in August in drills eighteen inches apart, and when large enough thin out the plants to one foot apart. When nearly grown tie up the outer leaves so as to blanch the heart. In dry season give plenty of water. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 3^ lb. 40c.; lb. $1.25.
CAULIFLOWER.
Cauliflowers are baing very successfully and pro- fitably grown in Florida and in other trucking sections in the South, and we strongW recommend extensive trials by our customers everywhere. The fall plantings succeed best, making a profitable early summer crop.
Culture. — Sow in the open ground in Septcmljer f'>r trans- planting in November, or cultivate as for early cabbage. Work well, manure liberally, and give plenty of water ; this is absolutely ne- cessary. After they begin to head, fasten the leaves together over the top to protect from the sun and keep white. They require plenty of manure, moisture and good culture. If these conditions are supplied, as fine cauliflowers can be grown in the South as any- where in the United States, and they would be one of our best pay- ing crops. One ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.
Wood's Earliest Snowball. Careful tests along with all the leading varieties of cauliflower have shown con- clusively that this is bes for all Southern growers. It is the earliest to head and a remarkably sure head- er, making large, solid, perfect head- of pure white color and flnest quality. Pkt. 20c.; 3^oz. 65c. ; oz. $2.00; 34' lb. $6. go; lb. $20.00.
Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Next to our Wood's Earliest Snowball, this is the earliest and best. It forms good, solid, pure white heads of fine quality. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 60c.; oz. $1.75; 3-i lb $5.00; lb. $18.00.
Cauliflower Plants. Ready in November. 50c. per loc; $4. CO per 1,00 .
WOOD'S CABBAGE SEED.
Sow in September, and set out the Plants in November for Spring and Earliest Summer Cabbage.
Wood's Cabbage Seed has long held an unparalleled record for the superior crops it produces, and our sa^es to S'^uthem truckers and market gardeners have in- -creased enormously every year. We are constantly in receipt of voluntary testimonials, testifying to the splendid strairs of our Cabbage, and we cDuld publish a large number of them if we had the space.
We strongly recommend more extended seedings of Cabbage in the fall. For the last two or three years this has been one of the best and most profitable crops to the Southern truckers, and there is no reason why it should not so continue.
Culture.— To grow spring and earliest summer cabbage with the greatest degree of success, sow the early sorts in open ground in September, setting out the plants in November, transplanting to rows two and a half feet apart, setting the plants eighteen inches apart in the rows. Work frequenth- and deeply. Do not sow before the end of September, as they are liable to go to seed if sown too early. Sudden changes in the weather, from mjld to ver\' cold, often causes cabbage to go to seed in the spring and early summer. The variety that has the greatest tendentj'- to do this is the Early Summer. One ounce of cabbage seed will produce about 2,000
.plants); six ounces
produce enough plants to set o^e acre.
Solid South. A magnificent cabbage, resembling the Early Summer, but is earlier, larger, more unifoim, has fewer outside leaves, and is less liable to run to seed if sown in the fail. Equally well adapted for the family garden and for shipping. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 20c. ; ^ lb. 60c. ; lb $ 2.00. Henderson's Succession. A good second earlv cabbage.
Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 20c. ; X lb. 60c. ; lb. $2.00. Winningstadt. Medium ea-'ly ; makes very firm , conical-
Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 15c. ; 3^ lb. 40c.
shaped, hard heads lb. $1.25
Early Drumhead. A medium early round head cabbage, makes good, solid heads. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; V lb. 50c. ; lb. $1.60.
The above are the best variet'es for fall planting, al- though we can supply other varieties desired. Full information regarding all other sorts is contained in our Annual Descriptive Catalogue.
JVoocTs Selected Early Jersey Wakefield.
•Wood's Extra Early. This is the earliest cabbage in our list, fmaking large pointed heads, larger than the Wakefield, but not quite so solid. A ripid grower, and recommenced to all desiring a first-class early cabbage. Pkt. 5c. ; oz 25c ; lb. 75c. ; lb. $2.50.
•Wood's Selected Early Jersey Wakefield. This celebrated cabbage is the result of most careful selection, and we have succeeded to a remarkable degree in pro- ducing the ideal market- gardntrs' first early cabbage, which is suited alike for the fam-ly garden and market. Not only is the head large for so early a cabbage, but the outside foliage permits of close planting, and its uniformity and reliability for pro- ducing a crop makes it a general favorite, Pkt, loc. ; oz. 35c.; h^Vo. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
Large, or Charleston Wakefield. This cabbage retains many characteristics of the Early Jersey Wakefield,
^ but is larger, the heads often weighing fifteen to twenty pounds, and a little later in maturmg. It is a combination of eirliness, size, uniformity, and solid-
\ ity. Where these qua'ities are desired, this cabbage
; commends itself as a most profitable and desirable sDrt, whether tor shipping, the home market, or the iamily garden. Pkt. loc. ; oz. 35c. ; 3^' lb. $1 ; lb. $3.50.
Henderson's Early Summer. A splendid sort for market- gardeners, coming in just afier the Wakefield. Makes ' large, fine, round heads, which stands the neat well. \ Pkt. 5c. ; oz. 20c. ; Ji^ lb. 60c. ; lb S2.0 . j
.Early Flat Dutch. One of the most popular and reliable j of the medium early varieties. Makes large, flattish j shaped, solid heads. Pkc. 5c,; oz, 20c,; \ lb, 50c.; i lb, $1,75, i
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LETTUCE
The growing of Lettuce in hot beds and cold frames for shipment during the winter and early spring has increased to a very large extent throughout the Southern trucking sections, and it has hitherto proved a most profitable crop. Our strains of Lettuce are the very best, and the largest truckers in the South are using same with the most profitable satisfactory re- sults.
For fall and winter use. Lettuce should be sown in August, September and October, transplanting as soon as large enouj^h.
Wood's Cabbage. Unequaled by any sort whether for forcing or open ground culture, ^Makes a fine, large, hard head. Is very hardy, and exceedingly slow in running to seed. Pkt, 5c,; oz. 20c.; % lb, 60c.; lb. $2.00,
Big Boston. A favorite kind for forcing Few, if any, lettuce can equal this in size of heads, which are solid and of fine quality, D jes equally well for forcing in frames as for open ground culture, Pkt. 5c, ; oz. 20c. ; 3^ lb, 6o2,; lb, $1,75-
California Cream Butter, In shape this is distinct, head- ing up like a cabbage, and almost as solid. The color is ligh' g'een, almost white; the flavor rich and but- tery, and very tender. Specially recommended for fall planting.' Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c.; }i lb. 5 c. ; lb $1.50.
Deacon, A fine lettuce, making large, dense heads. Forms a soHd heart, which blanches to a rich yellow color. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 3^ lb. 35c.; lb. $1 00.
Dutch Butterhead. An old favorite. Makes heads of fine quality. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 3i lb 40c.; lb. $1.25.
Tennisball. A fine early sort, making splendid hard heads of the best quality'. One of the earliest head- ers. We can supply both the white and black seeded kinds. Pkt, 5c.; oz. 15c.; lb. 30c.; lb. $1.00.
Brown Dutch. One of the hardiest for out-door fall planting. Pkt. 5c,; oz. 15c,; }i lb. 35c.; lb. $1,00.
BROCCOLI.
This vegetable resembles the cauaflower, but is hardier, and, on this account, better for fall planting. Sow the seed in September; setting out the plants in November for heading up in the spring and early sum- mer. Culture same as for Caulifloiver, Wood's Early Spring. This variety should be sown at the same time or a little later than late cabbage seed and have same culture. When severe weather comes on draw the earth away from the Northwest side of the plant's, and turn the heads down towards the North, When the weather is very severe give some protection with pine boughs, or any course litter, which afterwards remove. If properly cared for they will head up in the spring and make fine cauliflower heads, which should sell for very high prices, esoe- cially for shipp'ng to Northern markets. Pkt. loc, ; oz, 35c,; >4 lb, $1.40; lb. $5.00. White Cape. Heads white, close and compact; a stand- ard sore. Pkt xoc; oz, 30c,; % lb. 90c,; lb, $3,00.
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Onion Seed-Varieties for Fall Planting.
Onions planted in the fall, both from sets and seed, succeed renarkably well in the South, and this fast is awakening a new interest in onion culture. We strongly advise our customer-? to give more attention to the planting of onions, as they are proving a very profitable and satisfactory crop both for sale in our home mar- kets and for shipping. Onions must be planted on clean, rich soil for best results. Sow the seed in August or September and transplant in October or November to lows twelve to fifteen incnes apart and about six inches between the onions; they grow during the winter, and make fine onions in the early spring. The Bermuda, Itahan, and Spanish varieties succeed best for fall sowing.
BERMUDA ONION SEED.
Genuine Teneriffe Seed, Grown Especially for us in the Canary Islands.
The Bermuda Onion seed should be sown in the fall, in the months of September, October, or November, or in Southern Florida, it can be sown as late as January ist. It is best sown in seed- beds in drills, and as soon as the young onions are about the size of a goose quill, transplant to rows fifteen inches apart and about six inches between the onions in the row, or some growers set the small onions ten inches apart each way. In trans- planting it is best to pinch off the roots and plant the bulb~ on the surface of the soil just deep enough not to be dried by the sun. They require very little cultivation or weeding, as they grow at a time of the year when weeds are dormant, ma- turing their crops in April or May. They grow to a large size, frequently attaining six ii ches in diameter, and are of the most delicate and de- lightful flavor. They make good shipping onions, and where shipping charges are not exorbitant, as is so often the case in Southern Florida, and are proving a very profitable crop. While they have hitherto been principally grown in Florida, they can be successfully giown in any of the Southern States. They succeeded remarkably well in our
trial grounds at Oakland last year, and a number of our customers in this section have been growing them with satis'actory and profitable results. We strongly recommend their extended culture, feeling sure that our cus- tomers will be well pleased with them. Price of seed is as follows :
White Bermuda. Pkt. loc. ; oz. 25c. ; }( lb. 65c. ; lb. $2.25.
Red Bermuda. Pkt. loc. ; oz. 20c ; }p£Vo.6oi.\ lb. $2.00.
The following are extracts from letters from practical growers giving their experience and opinion in re- gard to the Bermuda Onion crop :
Manatee Co., Yu.\.,July 5, 1900. — Will say, in regard to growing Bermuda Onion, that it is the only onion I have been able to do anything with in this part of the country. Have tried quite a number of others. They are the only onion grown here for market. I think it is a paying crop, as they always bring a fair price, selling at home for $1.60 to $2.00 per bushel. We plant seed in October, transplant soon as large enough, and the crop is ready to harvest last of April followmg. One trouble here is that thej' grow too large. A large' onion, large as a coffee saucer, of course is not so good a shipper as a medium-sized one. R. B. Foster.
Orange Go., Fla.,/««^ 26, 1900. — Bermuda Onions grow well on any of our garden lands, that is, on any fertile lands, regardless of whether they are sand, muck, or shell, if not too dry. They can be grown cheaply, because the seed, being planted from October to January, and harvested in April and May, they are not expensive to cultivate, because during that time we are troubled but little with f^rass and weeds. The Bermuda Onion grown here is a delightful vegetable, growing six inches in diameter; it is never strong, but mild and sweet. J- N. Whitner.
Or.'VNGE Co., Fla., Ju?ie 25, 1900. — The Bermuda Onion is a delicious vegetable, by far the most delicate and delightful in the world It is very successfully grown in the sandy portions of Florida. A. E. Phillips.
Extra Early White Pearl, The quickest growing of all Prize Taker or Spanish King. Like nearly all Spanish the white sorts; ma'^es large pearly white onions, onions, this makes extra large size onions and of par- tender, mild, and of excellent flavor. The seed ticularly fine flavor. The outside skin is a rich yel- should'be sown early in the fall and the small green : low straw color, and the flesh is pure white, sweet,
onions transplanted as soon as the size ot a goose- quill. (For price of sets, see page 18.) Pkt. sc,; oz. 20c.; }i lb 65c.; lb. $2.00. Silver Skin. Excellent variety for family use. Skin and flesh pure white; mild flavor and globe shape. The best white onion to grow largely for sets. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 20c ; lb. 70c.; lb. $2.25. Yellow Globe Danvers. Standard variety ; globe-shaped, large in size. One of the principal main crop sorts. Keeps well, and is a most desirable market or table
Pkt 5c. ; oz. 15c.
lb. 4''JC. ; lb. $1.25.
Large Red Wethersfield. A very attractive onion. Me- dium early; skin purplish led and flesh purplish white. Pkc. 52.; oz. isc; 3^ lb. $1.25.
mild and tender. It ripens up fine and hard, and makes a very handsome and attractive onion. Pkt. SC.; oz. 15c.; lb. 40c.; lb. $1.40. Mammoth Silver King. This is one of the largest onions in cultivation, growing to a remarkable size. The skin is a btautiful silvery white, flesh pure white, and of a particularly mild and pleasant flavor. It matures early, and grows uniformly of large size and perfect form, flattened at the top Specially recom mended both for fall and spring planting. Pkt. sc.; oz. i^c. ; 3^ lb. s^c. ; lb. $1.60. Qiant Red Rocca, One of the largest and best of the Italian sorts. Globular in shape, mild, and of excel- lent quality. Pkt. St.; oz. isc; lb, 40c.; lb. $1.25.
Seed Potatoes for Late Fall and Winter Planting. L\%^SolTnX"et:
ber and December, to come in early the fo lowing summer, has been quite generally^ practiced the past two or three years with satisfactory results where proper methois of culture have been followed. Tney require to be planted a little deeper than usual, putting manure in the row on top of the potatoes, and protecting with a little straw or litter aftrr they com:; up against late f ost in the spring. We shall issue a special circular in regard to this in Octobjr, giving our customers experience, methods of planting, etc. Will take pleasure in mailing the circular to any one interested upon request.
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ONION SETS.
Culture. ..Plant the sets four inches apart in rows about half an inch deep and one foot between the rows, but do not cover the sets entirely. This applies to all varieties except the Potato Onion, which should be planted in rows fifteen inches apart and nine inches, apart in the row and then covered with about one inch of soil. All varieties can be set out in the fall as well as the spring. Fall planting of onions are succeeding very well in the South, and should be more generally practiced.
White Potato, or Multiplier. A vaiiety of Potato Onion, aiffering from the old sort in that it is pure white. Of medium size, hardy, productive and of finest flavor. It is the bett keeping onion we have ever grown. Qt. 15 cts. ; peck, &oc. ; bushel prices on ap- plication.
Yellow Potato Onion Sets. The largest yielding and most profitable onion to grow in the South. It is of large size and mild flavor. This variety grows from sets only; they never make seed. They can be set out either in the fall or spring. Equally well adapted to be sold green as a bunch onion, or as ful'y ma- tured large onions. Great care shoald be u^ed in selecting sets of this sort, as many dealers, through ignorance, sell sets which resemble Potato Onion, but which have degenerated to such an extent as to be no longer worthy ot cultivation, yt. 15c.; peck, 90c,; bushel prices on application.
Extra Early White Pearl. One of the best and m->st profitable varieties for fall planting. Is extra early variety, producing btilbs of a pure white color, mild and delicate flavor. They grow to a large size, and come iQ earlier than any other variety. Very popu- lar m the trucking sections for early shipping. Qt. 25c.; peck, $1.00. bushel prices on application.
Yellow Danvers. Qt, 15c.; peck, 75c ; bushel prices on application
Silver Skin. Qt, 20c.; peck, $1.00; bushel prices on ap- plication.
CELERY PLANTS.
Can be set out as late as the first of October. Full cultural directions are given in our Annual Descriptive Catalogue. Price 35c, per icq; S3. 00 per i,ooa; special prices on large lots.
CABBAGE PLANTS,
Late Varieties,— (For setting out in July and August to make cabbage for lall and winter use.") Wood's- Prize Head, Late Flat Dutc'a, Large Late Drumhead, Drumhead Savoy, and Red Dutch. Price 25c. per 100 ; $i 00 per x,ooo
Early Varieties,— (Cold frame plants, for setting out in November, at 30c. per icq; $2.50 per 1,000.) Varie- ties : Wood's Extra Early, Wood's Selected Early^ Jersey Wakefield, Henderson's Early Summer, and Early Flat Dutch,
RADISH.
For fall and winter use, sow the China winter or Spanish varieties in August or September, One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill.
Rose China Winter. One of the best fall and winter varieties. Color bright rose, white fiesh and of sup* erior quality. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. loc. ; lb. 20c. ; lb. 50c
Long Black Spanish. One of the latest and hardiest of radishes. Excellent for fall sowing and winter use. Pkt. 5c. ; oz. IOC. ; }£ lb. 20c. ; lb. 45c.
Long White Spanish. Milder than the Black Spanish. Grows six to eight inches long. Fine for fall sowing. Pit. 5c.; oz. IOC. ; X lb 20c.: lb. 45c.
HORSE RADISH.
Plant in November pieces of root two or three inches deep and about twelve inches apart. Roots, 20c. per doz. ; 60c. per 100; $4.00 per i,oco.
Poultry Supplies.
Rust's Egg Producer. One of the best and most satisfactory preparations we have ever sold for feeding to poultry to increase egg production. Our customers who have used it speak in the highest praise of it» saying that it not only largely increases the quantity of eggs, but improves the appearance and condition of the poultry. Feed every day at first at the rate of one tablespoonful to a quart of meal or wet feed ; afterwards two to three times a week, and when the hens commence laying freely it can be discontinued. A 25-cent package contains 16| tablespoonfuls. One-pound package, 25c,; by mail, 44c.; 2^-lb. package^ 50c.; by mall, 94c.. 6-lb. package, $1.00; 10-lb. box, $1,50.
Rust's Havens' Climax Condition Powders. A first-class preparation for poultry and cattle. A splen- did cure for cholera and other poultry diseases ; it tones up the system and greatly improves the plumage after the trying moulting season. It is also a good medicine for hogs, cattle and horses, and gives splendid satisfaction to our customers who use it, 13-ounce box, 25c,; if by mail, 40c.; 32-ounce box^ 50c,; if by mail, 85c.; 5-lb. box, $1.00; 8-pound box, $1,50.
Roup Pills. An almost sure cure for Roup, given according to directions. We have known almost hope- less cases cured by it. Per box of 50 pills, 25c, Mailed on receipt of price.
Crushed or Granulated Bone supplies the lime for shell and other ingredients necessary in the composi- tion of eggs. Scatter about the poultry yard. 5 lbs. 20c.: 25 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. $2,50.
Crushed Oyster Shells. Splendid for poultry, to help in the formation of egg shells and keep fowls healthy. Use it freely. Feed alone. 5 lbs, i5c.; 25 lbs. 40c.; 100 lbs. 75c,
Fine Bone Meal Excellent to aid In increasing egg production, and a splendid feed for young chicks.. Shoidd be fed wet. mixed with corn meal or bran. 5 lbs. 25c,: 25 lbs, 75c.; 100 lbs. $2.50.
Ground Beef Scraps. To be mixed with wet feed, Fme for keeping poultry in healthy, thriving condi- tion, and to aid in increasing egg production, 5 lbs. 25c : 25 lbs. 90c.: 100 lbs. $3.25.
We issue a Special Descriptive Catalogue of
Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, and all Nursery Stock,
which we will mail on application.
Our Nursery Stock is home-grown acclimated stock, and fiist-class in every respect. For planting in this section and further South, experience has proven that better resalts are obtained from stock grown in this sec- tion than from stock obtained in the North or West. If you desire to pui chase a large quantity of Nursery Stock, send us a list of your requirements.
Catalogue of Sefds fob Fall Sowing.
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Wood's Turnip and Ruta Baga Seeds.
Culture.— Sow the early sorts iu July or August, the later sorts dur- ing August, and the salad varieties during August and September. Sow either broadcast or iu drills two feet apart, thinning out to six inches, and roll the ground after sovviiig, Ruta Bagas should be sown in July and early in August, and earthed up as they grow. The earJy turnips luay also be sown in the sxjring. Sow one-and-a-half pounds to the acre in drills, two pounds broadcast. The salad turnips require three pounds per acre.
Price in small quantities, 5c. per oz., 15c. per one-quarter pound., postpaid— ail varieties, except Milan, whicli are 5c. per packet, loc. per oz., 20c. per one-quarter pound, postpaid.
WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES.
Per lb.
New Strapleaf White Qlobe. A new, quick- growing white globe-shaped turnip, similar to our Improved Red Top Globe, except that it is a pure white tumip. It is of excellent quality and flavor, and will make a most desirable table and market
variety, 35
Early Red or Purple Top (strap-leaved). Ex- cellent for table or market, 30
White Flat Dutch (strap-leaved). Similar to
Red Top, except the top is white, 30
Red Top Globe. Round and handsome ; good for
market, garden, or stock, 30
WOOD'S inPROVED RED TOP QLOBE. A greatly improved strain of the old Red Top Globe ; small tops, very uniform and handsome
roots, 35
Southern Snow White Globe. An early round
white variety of fine quality, 30
Pomeranian White Qlobe. A popular main crop sort for market, salad or stock, 30
Extra Early Red Top flilan. The Milan Turnips unquestionably surpass any variety of tur- nips we have ever grown in flavor and table qualities. They are also remarkable for their quickness in growth, and are to be especially recommended as the best of early turnips either
for the market or private garden, 60
Large White Norfolk. Largely grown for stock feeding, market and salad 30
Large White Hanover. A splendid second early white sort for stock or market, 30
White Jersey Navet. One of the best table and market turnips, 30
White Egg. A pure white, rapid-growing, egg-shaped sort, . . .30
White Sweet German. A globe-shaped variety of good quality for table or stock, 30
Per lb.
6 lbs. & over. Per lb
.30
.26 .25 .25
New Strapleaf White Globe Turnip.
.30
.25 .25
.50 .25 .25 .25 .26 .25
Long White Cowhorn. An excellent white table or
stock-feeding sort, 30
Southern Prize. Fine for stock or winter salad; hardy,
and needs no protection, 30
Seven Top. Grown only for winter salad. Very hardy, . .30
YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES. Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen. A splendid stock-feeding
sort, 30
Large Amber, or Yellow Globe. Excellent for general
crop, stock or market, 30
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. A flrst-rate globe-shaped
table or market sort, 30
RUTA BAGA OR SWEDES. Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga. Largely grown for stock
and table, 30
WOOD'S IMPROVED AflERICAN PURPLE TOP.
For fine qualities and productiveness this cannot be too
highly recommended. The roots are finer and larger
than the ordinary strains of Ruta Baga ; the flpsh is rich
and sweet. Whether for table use or stock, it has no
superior, 35
Breadstone, or Budlong, Handsome medium sized roots;
small neck 45
Large White, or Russian. A white-fleshed variety for
table or stock 30
If ordered to be sent by mail, add eight cents per pound for postage to prices named above, or in quantit>' of three pounds and over Turnip Seed can be forwarded cheaply by express or freight,
Purple Top Ruta Baga.
THE QUALITY OF OUR BULBS IS THE VERY BEST. Our Hyacinths and Tulips are grown tor us in Holland by an old experienced grower, who has achieved an international reputation for the fine quality of flowers which are raised from his bulbs. Our Roman Hyacinths and Narcissus are grown in sunny Southern France: Lilies in Japan, except the Bermuda Lily, which we get direct from the Island of Bermuda. Our Lily of the Valley bulbs are the finest quality Berlin pips, imported direct from Germany; Chinese Narcissus, the sacred flower of the Chinese, is imported direct from China; and so on through our list, each kind of bulbs being grown in the country where it succeeds and develops to best advantage. It is in this way that we practicalh' draw upon the whole world for the embellishment and adornment of our homes and gardens. The reasonable cost at which we supply these bulbs enables every one to enjoy the gems of the flower world, collected from every clime under the sun. It is very interesting to know the different countries and climates in which the different flowers originate. AVe can thus make our gardens constant reminders of the finest gardens of the world.
CV^t^fin P^iilKc ^'^^ attempt to handle "cheap" or low priced bulbs, but quality is our first
wllCap OUIDS. consideration always. We endeavor to furnish the very best, at as reasonable prices as high-grade, well-grown bulbs can be supplied. If you want pleasure, satisfaction, and enjoyment, plant the very best, and do not be misled by cheap advertisements or auction sales of bulbs, which are'so often mea to dispose of inferior surplus stocks, the results from planting which are so disappointing and d'scouraging. f^^^ VrMif Rill He Pa fix/ especially if they are intended for growing indoors, as bulbs potted vICL I our DUIDS Cdriy, early produce much finer flowers, and the lergth of the blooming season will be greatly extended.
r*«il + iif«il r^if^^r'+lnric given under the head of each different class of bulbs. These directions V^lll lUral L/lrcC Lions are the same as followed by our most successful flower growers, and the best success may be expected from our bulbs, provided reasonable care and attention is given.
Tim<a frkf Olan + ino* out-of-doors is from September 15th until about December 15th. Planting is I imc lOr r^ia.n Ling sometimes done even two weeks later, if the ground can be worked; but in order to get a good selection, it is much tetter to order early in the season, and plant out about October ist, as this will give the bulbs time to get well rooted before freezing weather.
WOOD'S UNRIVALLED ASSORTMENT No. i,
Collection of Hardy Bulbs.
For Spring Flowering Outdoors.
This collection is made up of the same choice bulbs offered in this Catalogue, and contains most of the best sorts for this purpose. The bulbs will b'oom at different periods, and afford an endless display of beauty and grandeur from earliest spring to commencement of summer. As prices are much lower than our regular rates, we can make no substitution.
Price of Full Collection, $6.00 ; Half of this Collection, $3.50.
Express or Freight Charges to be paid by purchaser. 24 HYACINTHS, mixed colors. Double and Single. 18 HYACINTHS, White Italian and Blue and Rose Roman. 16 TULIPS, in fine named sorts. 100 TULIPS, finest mixed Single and Double, sep.
6 GIANT GESNERIANA TULIPS. For description, see page 26.
3 DARWIN TULIPS. For description, see page 26.
3 GREIG'S TULIPS yTidipa Greigi). For descrip- ti'in. ?ee page 26.
24 NARCISSUS, fine garden variety, sep. 60 CROCUS. Named sorts, sep. colors. 100 CROCUS, finest mixed colors. 24 ANEMONES, Single and Double, sep. 12 CHIONODOXA LUCLLEA, Glory of the Snow. 12 SPANISH IRIS, mixed colors'
4 SCILLA SIBERICA- 12 SPARAXIS TRICOLOR, mixed. 24 SNOWDROPS, -;le.
Garden
For our Popular WINDOW ASSORTnENT, see page 31.
Cts. per doZ.; $5.00 per 100. We call special attention to the choice UNNAMED HYACINTHS (colors which we offer on page 24 of our Catalogue, at 75 cts. doz. ; $5.00 per 100.
HYACINTHS,
separate)
For all garden and bedding purposes these are most excellent bulbs.
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CULTURE IN POTS.— U&e any good, rich soil, mixed with a little sand, potting so as to leave top of bulb even with the soil For a single plant use a four or five-inch pot ; but the effect will be prettier if three, six, or as many as a dozen are planted together in a lairger size pot, and still more effective if all are of one color. The soil shooild be Dressed liirmly around the bulbs, but do not pack it hard underneath. After potting, water thor oughly, and place in some<oool dark place tor four or five weeks, watering once about every ten days, enough to keep the so:l moo.«t.
A still tetter plan tig to-eink the pot in the earth about six inches, covering with soil, choosing' some position where they Trill not get too much water. For a succession of bloom bring the first out about December ist, and every two weeks thereafter until February ist. The room in which they are to flower should be only moderately warm, and^when they begin to bloom, give plenty of water and as much fresh air as possible. Too ■much heat has a tendency to dry up the flower, and greatly decreases the blooming period.
IN GLASSES.—
For this purpose the Urgest and the hea- viest bulbs should be used ; therefore we strongly recom- mend our Select Named Hyacinths, and the single sorts are the best. Fill the glass with water, so that only the base of the bulb is immersed in it, and remove to a dark, cool place till the roots have grown almost to the bottom of the glass The water should be changed every week or two to keep it pure, and in doing this, draw the roots entirely out of the glass, and rinse both with clean wa- ter. When brought to the light, share the glass from the full rays of the sun, the effect of which is to heat the water to a fatal degree, and remove from the window at night
if very cold. Give plenty of fresh water and as much fresh air as possible when they begin to bloom.
CULTURE IN OPEN GROUND.— Any good garden soil will suit Hyacinths, and tde depth at which they are planted should be determined by the character of the soil. If clay or very heavy, bulbs should not be covered more than three inches; if light, from four to six inches. When not planted deep, however, they should be protected with manure, leaves, or coar.-e litter to keep from freezing,
WOOD'S SELECT NAMED DOUBLE HYACINTHS.
Wood's Select Xanied Single Hyacinths — Gro-on hy one of our florists.
Individual bells are larger than the Single, but not as many borne to the spike.
braces the finest double varieties in cultivation.
Our list em =
15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. ; 25 for $2.75 ; $10.00 per 1 WHITE AND BLUSH WHITE.
Anna Maria. P.lusli white, with purple centre.
Auvergne. Pure white, and the earliest double ih!c for house growing.
La Tour d
white ; vahi
La Virginite. Very large spike, creamy white. Prince of Waterloo. White rose centre; large spike and
Royal I'-ouquet. Pure white ; flowers borne on long stem.
00. Add 15c, per doz, by mail. Single bulbs mailed free. RED AND ROSY.
Bouqet Tendre ( W^a/t-r^o). Very fine dark red ; good bloomer.
Bouquet Royal. Bells borne on long stem. Color, salmon I [<iiiK. ri;fl centre ; very attractive.
Grootvorst. Peach blossom pink; good truss.
Lord Wellington. Extra fine blush pink, immense bells, and \ \ er\- early.
' Princess Royal. Deep pink, with purple centre ; medium bulbs 21 ]
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WOOD'S SELECT NAMED DOUBLE HYACINTHS-Continued.
BLUE AND PURPLE.
Bloksberg". Light blue, large bells, of a beautifulh- marbled ap- pearance ; it is one of the best double blues ; early. Carl, Crown Prince of Sweden* Light blue, violet shaded ;
very distinct. Garrick. Azure blue, large compact spike.
"Van Speyk. Bright lavender blue, very compact spike, with
extra large bells. Rembrandt. Dark porcelain blue, splendid spike ; late.
YELLOW.
Bouquet Orange. Reddish yellow, small spike.
GrOetlie- Light yellow, vigorous grower, and probably one of the
best double 3'ellows. Minerva. Fine orange yellow, extra large flower. Sovereign. Golden j'ellow, or orange, bells borne on long
stems.
Louis d' Or. Pure yellow, good, stiff spike.
Wood's Select Named Single Hyacinths.
PRODUCE EXTRA FINE SPIKES OF BLOOM.
The best for Pots, Glasses, or Bedding, making Larger and Better Filled Spikes than the Double Sorts.
15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; 25 for $2.75; $10 per 100; 6 sold at dozen rates ; 50 at hundred rates.
Postage 15 cts. per dozen extra. At single rates no charge for postage.
We desire to call particular attention to the kinds mentioned below, vre regardicg them as "Varieties of Special Merit." They have been taken from our general list ( f Standard Sorts on account of their free bloom- ing qcalities in pots or open ground. We have tested a great many hyacinths, but have found none in our estimation that equal these.
TVrt. Blanc. Fine, pure white, large spike, one of the best. Price, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz.
Grand "Vedette. Pure white, very large bells, flowers early. Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
Q,ueen of the Blues. The largest light blue hyacinth in culti- vation. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz.
Norma. Very large bulb, and easily forced in pots or glasses, Vigorous grower, producing a very large spike. Color deli- cate, flesh colored pink. 15 cts. each. $1.50 per dozen.
Czar Peter. Very large bells of clearest porcelain blue, beauti- fully blotched with purple. Large truss and easily forced. The prettiest blue in our list. 20 cts each, $2.00 per dozen.
Saron Von Tliyl. One of the darkest blue or purple hyacinths known, and of easy culture ; bells small and thickly set upon a long stem. Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
Ida. The best pure yellow, delicate stem, with small bells' Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.
Collection of one of each of above seven kinds for $1.00, postpaid.
WHITE.
Alba Superbissima. 'Very fine white, tall spike. Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white, verj' large. ZjSl Belle Blanchisseuse. Pure white ; fine. Xia Grandesse Extra fine, pure white.
Mad. Van der Hoop, Pure %vhite. large bells. Very early,
and one of the best whites for forcing. Voltaire. Pale waxy blush.
Mt. Blanc See Special Varieties for for description and price. Grand Vedette. See Special Varieties for description and price.
Ii' Innocence. Tall spike, pure white ; good for forcing.
RED AND PINK, Gen. Pellissier-. Deep crimson, fine truss ; early, trertrude. Fine, dark pink ; good bulb. Gigantea. Fine light pink, large spike, small bells. Grand Vanquetir. Bright rose ; fine.
Lord Macanlay. Deep carmine pink, with white eye, extra large and compact spike ; is found in all collections for exhibition, which proves its merit.
Norma. See special description.
Robert Steiger. Fine large, bright red ; popular.
Sarah Bernhardt.. Bright rosy, pink, splendid spike, with closely set bells ; entireh' new.
BLUE.
Baron von Thyl. See special description. Bleu Morant. Splendid violet blue.
Charles Dickens. This is a dark porcelain color, very pretty.
Czar Peter. See special description for price.
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain, large truss.
King" of the Blues. Dark blue ; large spike.
La Peyrouse. Delicate lavender, an unusually pretty shade.
Leonidas. Striped, bright blue.
]yCarie. Rich purple, enormous truss.
Regulus. Light blue, with dark stripes.
YELLOW.
Alida Jacobs. Fine, pure yello\\ ,
Herman. Orange yellow,
Ida. See special description and price.
King of Holland. Apricot color, and has a fine, large spike. La Citroniere. Citron yellow, close spike. Lor d' Australie. Clear yellow, fine spike. Pluie d'or. Pure yellow.
Wood's Special Assortments of Named Hyacinths for Growing in Water and Pots, all First Size.
COLLECTION No. 3. FOR GROWING IN GLASSES.— This assortment is made ■with a view of supplying the best hcrts adapted to growing in water. The balbs are specially sekc"ed. and are d varieties pro-'ucing fine spikes and distinct and beautiful c>'lcrs. This is a very easy and novtl Wciy of growing hyacinths ; also, interesting, and ."rre to succeed if directions are followed. See directions for gro^-ing in glasses, page 21.
Price, 12 Bulbs, $1.50; by mail, $1.65.
HYACINTH GLASSES, assorted colors, 15 cts. each
$1.50 per dozen.
freight (pur-
This Collection, No. 3 of Bulbs and 12 Glasses sent by express o
chaser to pay charges) for $2.90.
COLLECTION No. 4, FOR GROWING IN POTS.- A selection of superb varitties, ^hich will produce the largest and finest blooms. The colors range from purest white to c'eepest purple, and the selection cf the bulbs is such that they bloom in succession.
Price, 12 Bulbs, $1.50; by mail, $1.65.
Special pots for Hyacinths and Tulips on page 33. This Collection, No. 4, of Bulbs and 12 six-inch Bulb Pots sent jby express cr
freight (purchaser to pay charges ) for $2.00.
Snecial Offer ^^^^ se,nd both of the above collections of Hyacinths by express or freight (pur-
" * chaser paying charges) for $2.75 : or by mail or express, prepaid, $3.00. The two col-
lections of Bulbs, with Glasses and Pots, by express or freight (buyer paying charges), $4.50.
Hyacinths in Pots a?id Glasses.
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Catalogue of FLo^YE^aNG Bulbs.
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SELECT LIST OF NAHED HYACINTHS, SECOND SIZE BULBS.
These bulbs, while a little smaller in size than our Select Named Hyacinths, will be found very satisfactory* either for pots or outside. They are specially recommended for bedding, producing magnificent spikes, and are far superior to the ordinary Mixed Hyacinths. The varieties offered below bloom about the same time, and all the bulbs of any sort can be depended on to produce the same shade and grow to an equal height, so that in forming combinations contrasting colors can be selected with certainty, and the efifect is greatly increased. We offer these bulbs in combinations for Special Beds on this page. Write us for an estimate.
Prices, all varieties, lo cts. each ; $1.00 per dozen ; 25 for $1.95 ; $7.50 per 100. Add 12 cents per dozen if by mail.
For fuller description, see corresponding variety In list of First Size Named Hyacinths. Alba Superbissima. Pure white. Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white. Lia Belle Blanchisseuse. Pure white ; small beil.
L,a Grandesse. Pure white ; large bell. Madam Van der Hoop. Pure white early. Voltaire. Waxy blush.
Oten. Pellisier. Deep crimson. Gertrude. Dark pink. Gigrantea. Light pink. Grand Vanquer. Fine rosy pink.
Lord Macaulay. Carmine pink, white centre.
Norma. \'ery large bulb ; immense flowers ; flesh-colored piak.
Robert Stieger. Bright red, large spike.
Baron von Thyl. Dark purple ; easy culture.
Bleu Morant. Violet blue.
Charles Dickens. Dark porcelain.
La Peyrouse. Delicate lavender.
Marie. Rich purple; large truss.
Ida. Pure yellow.
King of Holland. Apricot color.
COLLECTIONS OF HYACINTHS FOR BEDS.
We give above a design for a Hyacinth Bed, which may be of help io arrangement and selection for this purpose. The bulbs will be "second size" NA/IED HYACINTHS, and the vaiieties offered adapted for contrast- ing shades and blooming together. They give splendid satisfaction, and we have made prices very low to induce more extensive planting. Plant Hyacinth bulbs six inches apart. If it is desired to change the colors, our customers may select varieties as taste dictates, and we will sell at same price per set as offered below.
Particular attention is called to the fact that we are always glad to send estimate of cost of beds of Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., for private grounds, public parks, colleges, and hospitals; also to florists requiring anything in|the bulb or florist's supply line.
Round Bed of Second Size Named Hyacinths.
Bed three feet across, total number of bulbs, 39 Bed four feet across, total number of bulbs, 62 Bed five feet across, total number of bulbs, 92 Bed six feet across, total number of bulbs, ' 128
Price, Price, Price, Price,
5-75 8.50 11.00
Number of colors, 4 Number of colors, 4 Number of colors, 5 Number of colors, 6
Write for estimate of cost of Beds, and shape desired, stating dimensions.
»-p« Crill Qo/^Hinr¥* f\f I fixxm rSfocc '^^^>' much to be preferred and recommended in 1 ne rd.ll OceClin^ Ul L,«lWn VjrclS»5> preference to spring seeding whenever possible. The grass usually starts off better in the fall, keeps a beautiful green appearance through the winter, and will with- stand any dry hot weather the following summer to much better advantage than )rom spring seeding. By all means ieed your Lawn Grass in the fall whenever possible, even though it should ue the first of December before same could be put in. See page 13 for full information about Lawn Grass.
OLart I our riOWer oeeUS in me ran, plants all ready to set out to commence bloom- See page 32 for information about Flower Seeds that can be sown in the fall.
ing right away.
MoNTGOMERV CouNTv, N. C, March 15, 1900.— I return thanks and compliments to you for the garden seeds you sent me last year. They were the best garden seed I ever had. I planted them side by side with other seed. I like them best. Mrs. Marv L. Moore.
Greenville Col ntv, S. C, April 17, 1S99.— The Hyacinths bought of you last October were exquisite.
Mrs. Thompson W. Earle.
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HYACINTHS-CHOICE UNNAMED VARIETIES.
BEST QUALITY, COLORS SEPARATE.
These are excellent for beds in the open ground, and being in separate colors, can be planted in such designs a? taste may dictate. They are very satisfactory foi forcing and cutting purposes. For growing in glasses or for pots, where exlra fine flowers are wanted, we recommend our NAriED VARIETIES.
Price, Assorted Colors, 8 cts. each ; 75 cts. per dozen; $5.00 per 100. If to be sent by mail, add 12 cts. per dozen for postage.
SINGLE.
Each. Doz. Per 100.
Red and Dark Red, Pink and Rosy, . • • Pure Wliite, . .
liig-ht Blue,
Single — All colors, '
DOUBLE. Red and Dark Red,
Pure Wliite, . . White Shaded, Light Blue, . . Dark Blue, . .
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niNlATURE DUTCH HYACINTHS.
Also advertised as Dutch Roman Hyacinths.
Second size bulbs of the regular Mixed Dutch Hyacinth, and differing from same only in this respect, and in flowering a little earlier. They are being very largely used for forcing in pots, pans and shallow boxes, producing splendid effects planted close together, forming a mass of bloom. Being earlier than the regular
Dutch varieties, and later than the Roman Hyacinth, they supply flowers at a time when other Hyacinths are not in bloom, and are ex- cellent for cutting. They are perfectly hardy, and are planted in large quanrities out of doors.
Price per doz., 50 cts.; 25 for 90 cts. ; per 100, $.3.25; per 1,000, $30.00.
Add 10 cts. per dozen if to be sent by mail.
Colors separate, as follows:
Pure White, Pink and Rosy, Light Blue,
Blush White, Red and Dark Red, Dark Blue.
ROMAN HYACINTHS.
The flowers, while smaller than those of the Dutch Hyacinths, are borne in much greater abundance, each bulb producing from six to twelve very graceful spikes of bloom, which makes it a most valuable sort f jr c :tcing. They can be forced very easily, and if planted early and brought into the house at intervals of, say, abouc two weeks, v?ill yield a succession of blooms from Christmas to Easter. The Blue, Yellow and Rose sorts flower about two week> later than ihe White, and we especially recommena them witi the White Italian for out-of- door planting.
If by mail, add 10 cents per dozen for postage.
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U.* A such as Wallflowers, Sweet Williams, Hollyhocks, Snapdragons, are
l^lU i-a-SnlOnCU riOWCrS, easy to grow, come up every year without reseeding. and give a garden quaintness and attractiveness that is always pleasant to experience. These flowers are best started in the fall, when they will bloom the following summer. See page 32.
Attention is called to the fact that we annually test all varieties of Tulips, and that in buying the varieties given below our customers may be sadsned that they are only receiving the best sorts, and are not running the risk and expense of doubtful experiments.
CULTURE IN POTS.— For this purpose always select Named sorts, and we advise that the bulbs be all of one variety in the same pot. Put three in five-inch pot, or more in proportion in larger pots. Use ordinary good garden soil, and plant so that the top of the bulb will be just even ^vith the surface of the soil. Water thoroughly, and then give same treatment as Hyacinths in Pots. (See page 21.) The Due van Thol varieties are the earliest to flower in pots.
CULTURE OUT OF DOORS.— In preparing a bed for Tulips, care ihould be taken to have it <^o shaped that it will shed water, and the soil 5-hould be worked deep and made rich. Plane the bulbs three to four inches deep, according to the stiffness of the soil, and from four to i-ix inches each way. Treat the bed same as out-door culture for Hyacinths, giving protection with a cover'ng of leaves or coarse manure. Every year or two take the bulbs up and replant, as they work themselves down too deep to bloom well. Our collection embraces the best sorts, and we have indicated their earliness of flowering by letters. Those marked A are the earl.est flower- ing, P next, etc. Height in inches is indicated by figures.
SELECT NAMED TULIPS.
If to be sent by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen ; 40 cts. per 100 for postage.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Artus. Fine bright red, well-shaped flower; 3 for 10 cts.;
30 cts. per doz.; $1.65 per loo. Belle Alliance. Bq. Beautiful dark scarlet, sweet-scented;
fine foi forcing or bedding. sets, each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.00
per 100.
Brutus. Bq. Brilliant red and yellow striped; 3 for 10 cts.; 25
cts. per doz.; $1.65 per ico. Ch.rysolora. Bq Pure yellow ; large, showy flower. One of
the best of this col^r for bedding, retaining its color until the
petals drop. 5c. each; 3 for 10c. ; 20c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. Couleur Cardinal. Bio. Large, bronze scarlet, distinct and
fine. 2 for ID cts.; 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100. COTlleur Ponceau. Cio. Rosy crimson ; large white base. 3
for 10 cts.. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.65 per 100. Cottag-e Maid. Bq. White, bordered with delicate pink This
variety is worthy of special mention, being a vigorous grower, and
one of the best sorts for bedding. 2 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per doz.;
$1.65 per 100.
Crimson King-. Bq. Fine, showy bright crimson ; large flow- ers ; good bedder, and easily forced. 2 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per doz.; $1.65 per 100.
Ducliess of Parma. Bq. Orange, yellow border; extra large flowers ; one of the most vigorous growers and best bedders in our list. 2 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per doz.; $1.65 per 100.
Susart. Bq. New. dark rich scarlet; fine. Sets, each; 75 cts. per diiz. ; $4 00 per 100.
Joost Von Vondel. Bio. Glossy, cherry red and white. 2 for 10 cts.; 40 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100.
Keizerskroon Bio. Deep crimson, with orange broad bor- der; g'lnd fir forcing; large and efTeetive. 2 for locts.; 40 ct.s. perd'i/.; $1.65 per 100.
li'Immaculee. Bq. Pure white, large flower; fine " forcer. 3 fi)r 10 <:ts.; 35 cts. per doz.; $1.60 per 100.
La Heine. BS. Gof)d white, tinged rose ; fine for pots. 3 for lott-.; CIS. per doz.; $1.60 per 100.
Pottebakker Scarlet. .^Q. Bright scarlet, large flower. 2 for ioct>.; 45 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
Pottebakker White. - '<?• Pure white, large and showy. 8 cts e;ii:ti ; 75 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Proserpine. A&. Rich carmine rose, large and very eflfec live ; can he forced in bloom by Christma*. 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $.4.00 per 100.
Hosa Mundi Bright pink and white. 3 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per
per 100.
Tbomas Moore. Bio. Beautiful yellow, shaded orange. 5 cts.
each ; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Van der Neer. CS. Finest of violets. 3 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per
doz.; $1.75 per 100. Vermillion Brlliant. Bq. Splendid dazzling vermillion.
Extra fine for pots or massing in beds. Very effective. 8 cts,
each ; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. Yellow Prince. Bq. Large golden yellow, very showy. 3 for
ID cts.; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
6 sold at dozen rates ; 25 at 100 rates ; 1,000, price on application
DOUBLE VARIETIES.
Agrnes. B7. Large, double, bright scarlet. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts,
per doz.; $3.00 per 100. Couronne d'or. Bio, Large, double, rich yellow with small
mixture of red, four inches in diameter. This is certainly one of
the most attractive tulips in cultivation. 8 cts. each ; 75 cts. per
doz.; -iJq.oo per 100. Duke of York. Bio. White blood, red centre, four inches in
diameter. 2 for 10 cts.; 50 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. Gloria Solus, -iq- Rich, bronze crimson, with yellow edge; l.irge. 5 for k) cts.; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. Imperator Rubrorum. Aq. Dark- scarlet, large and double.
8 et>. e;u li ; 75 cts. per doz.; $j.oo per 100. La Candeur. BS. Pure white ; good for bedding, forming a
splendid contrast with Re.\ Rubrorum. 3 for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per
doz.; $ 1. 50 per 100. La Citadelle. Bq. Purplish red, bordered with yellow ; fine.
f> cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; .$3.00 per 100. Miirillo. B8. Magnificent blush white, shaded rose; the surest
and best bloomer of any double Tulip. 6 cts. each; sects, per
doz.; .$3. so per 100. Rex Rubrorum. Bq, Bright crim.son scarlet ; splendid for
lieddin.n. 6 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; .$3,00 per 100. Rose Blanclie, New white ; very large ; splendid for pots or
bedding. 3 for 10 cts.; 40 ct*--. per doz.; $2.25 per 100. Titian. B7. Red, bordered yellow. 2 for 10 cts.; 45 cts. per
doz.; $2.00 per 100. Toumesoll. Aq. Red, with yellow edge; very sweet-scented,
and ea>ily forced; fine, showy tulip for bedding. 7 cts. each;
40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per loo. I Yellow Rose. Biz. Large flower, golden yellow ; late ; can- not be forced. 3 for 10 cts.; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per loo.
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MAY FLOWERING OR LATE BLOOMING TULIPS,
GIANT GESNERIANA. (True.} This Tulip is the parent of the numerous varieties now so largely used for out-door and hot-house culture. It is certainly unsurpassed for beauty and richness of color and vigor of growth. It is very hardy, and, when once planted, continues to bloom each year, improving in qual ty instead of degeneratmg, as is gent rally the case with most sorts. This variety is very tall, grow- ing about two feet; flowers are bcrne on long stems, and are splendid tor cutting. Color, bright crimson, with bluish black centre ; blooms after other varieties are gone, about middle of May. Price each, lo cts.; 3 for 20 cts. ; per doz., 60 ct-j. ; "per 100, $5.00.
TULIPA GREIGI. (Royal Tulip.') Largegoblet shaped flowers, from 4 to 6 inches in diameter when fully ex- panded; of ^-i-^dd orange scarlet, with yellow and black centre. Blooms la*e, at the same time as the Giant Gesneriana. One of the most striking charac- teristics of this variety is the marks on the foliage, which is spotted with purple or chocolate brown. It is very hardy, and will stand any amount of alter- nate freezing' and thawing without injury. (^See cut.) Price each, 10 cts.; 3 for 20 cts.; per doz., 75 cts.; per 100, S5.00.
DARWIN TULIPS. We call particular attention to this class of Tulips on account of the fact that they are noted for the r great variety and brilliancy of colors, ranging from rose to deep red, from light blue 10 violet purple, and from brown to black, and man}- o'her colors not found in any other class of Tulips. Height about two feet In flower middle of May. Price each, 10 cts.; 3 for 2c c s.; per doz., 80 cts. ; per 100, $6.00.
Due VAN THOL TULIPS.
The earliest of all Tulips, and very valuable, and where Tulips are wanted for early pot culture these are best. Excellent for bedding in masses.' Height from 6 to 7 inches.
Scarlet. 2 for 5 cts. ; 20 cts. per doz. ; 90 cts. per 100. 1 "WTlite. 3 for 10 cts. ; 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100.
Red and Yellow. 2 for 5 cts. ; 20 cts. per doz. ; 85 cts. per Rose. 3 for 10 cts. , 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100. 100. I Yellow. 3 for ID cts. ; 35 cts. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100.
NAMED TULIPS FOR BEDS.
On the preceding page we offer a list embracing th? finest varieties of TuHps ard the complete range of colors. These planted in beds of contrasting colors will produce much granaer effec*s than planting sia ply the mixed varieties. If it is de ired to make specia' beds of Tulips, or to plant in the beds where flowers have been growing during the summer, we shall take pleasure in submitting designs for planting, estimates,_etc., free of charge. In writing, state dimensions of beds, colors prefer? ed, and whether single or double varieties.
CHOICE niXED TULIPS.
If to be sent by mail, add 5 cts. per doz, ; 40 cts. per 100 for postage.
WOOD'S SPECIAXi MIXED SINGLE. An extra fine blooming together. An unexcelled mixture. 30 cts. per dozen;
mixture, composed entirely of named sorts of brightest colors $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000
blooming together. 35 cts. per dozen; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per Mixed Double. First quality; 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.25
1. 000. , _,. , . . 1 . a> per 100; $10.00 per 1,000.
Fine Mixed Single. First quahtv. 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.25 ^ '
per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Fine Mixed Parrot. Fantastically shaped flcwers; later
WOOD'S SPECIAXi MIXED DOUBLE. Composed en- blooming than the above varieties. 30 cts. per dozen ; $2.25 per
tirely of named sorts, proper proportion of bright colors all icq.
BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS
One of the finest winter flowering bulbs grown, A single plant, well grown, will fill a six inch pot, throw- ing up 50 to 70 stems, which bear an immense number of flowers of bright buttercup yellow. They corn- mence blooming in about six weeks and continue in greatest profusion and uninterruptedly for weeks. Extra Larg-e Bulbs. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per dozen; $2.50
per 100.
Various Oxalis.
Pretty 'ittle plants for pots, hanging baskets or rcck- eries. The foliage of itself is very ornamental, ard the bright colored little blossoms are charming. Price
of the foUowing sorts : Two for 5 cts. ; 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.75 per 100.
Culture for Oxalis.— Plant 6 to 12 bulbs in a pot,
placing them about three inches below the soil. Water
well and set in a warm, sunny window.
BoweiL Vivid rosy crimson, large, handsome thick foliage. Rose. Fine large pink.
Versicolor. Crimson and white ; the earliest of all to flower,
and continues flowering about two months. Multiflora Alba. Pure white. Cemua fl. pi. Double canarA' yellow.
Mixed Oxalis. 3 for 5 cts.; '15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
Robeson County, N. C, January 2:2, igor.— Your seeds are the best, and g've the nearest entire satisfac- tion of any I have ever sold. I want you to book me for some of the same tomato plants you sent^me last year. I want the large, stocky fellows. They were simply fine. J- *" • - —
W. Carter.
Among early spring flowers, these are in th^ front rank of popularity. Appearing just after -winter, they animate our gardens with masses of gold and silver, while thiir fragrant blossoms in the home are invaluable for decorative purposes. Most of tae sorts are excellent for growiag indoors, whJe all are excellent for the garden, giving beautiful effects in clumps. Narcissus are very cheap, and should be largely used for bedding and bore or work this season.
CULTURE IN P0T5.— Treatment same as for Tulips in pots. The Polyanthus varieties are the earliest blooming, and can be forced as easily as Roman Hyacinths.
CULTURE OUT OF DOORS. — All varieties of Narcissus should be grown in clumps and patches in every suit- able vacant spot, and there is not a ^-pot where grass will grow in which Narcissus will not succeed. In plant- ing, be guided by the size of the bulb, allowing four or five inches between small sorts, and six to eight inches between large varieties. The bulbs will soon completely fill tne spaces forming a compact mass, aud it is then their flowers are produced the most freely. Plant the bulbs about th ee inches deep, according to the size of the bulb. The Polyanthus varieties require slight protection.
Polyanthus, or Bunch Flowered Narcissus.
These are generally used for forcing, and bear large clusters ot delicately scented flowers— white, orange, yellow, etc. They are of easiest culture, succeeding well inside or out. Protect with covering of manure or straw if planted outside.
Add lo cents per dozen if to be sent by mail.
Per doz. Per loo.
Paper "WTlite. Pure white. Splendid for
forcing and cut flowers, .25 $1.40
Paper White Grandiflora. Larger flow - ers and clusters than Paper White, planted any time in September, can be easily brought
into flower by Christmas, 30 1.75
Grand Soliel D'or. Rich yellow, with
orange cup ; splendid bloomer, 40 2.50
Gloriosa Superba. Pure white, with rich
orange cup, 40 3.00
Jaune Supreme. Yellow, with orange cup,
extra 40 3.00
Double Koman. Clusters of white, with
double yellow centres. This should be
larg.ly used, as it rarely fails to bioom very
freely, 25 1.50
Mixed Polyantlius Narcissus. A num- ber of very fine varieties, mixed together, producing very pleasing effects either in pots
or out of doors, 30 2.00
Double Flowering Narcissus.
Add 8 cents per dozen if by mail.
Alba Plena Odorata. A double pure white variety, with exquisitely-scented flowers. Excellent for outside planting and cutting. Cannot be forced. Two for 5 cts.; 25 cts. per dozen; $1.50 per 100.
Incomparabilis. {Eggs and Bacon.) Full double flowers of rich yellow and orange. Excellent for house and outside planting. Three for 10 cts. ; 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.25 per 100.
Von Sion. Rich golden yellow, with double trumpet. One of the best forcing sorts, and used \n immense quantities by florists. An excellent garden sort. Three for 10c.; 35c. doz.; $2.25 per 100.
Single Trumpet Varieties.
Add 8 cents per dozen if by mail.
Golden Spur. One of the grandest Daffodils. Splendid,
large, bold flowers, of rich yellow color. Excellent for pots or gar- den ; early and free flowering. (See cut.) Ten cents each ; $1.00 per dozen.
SorsfLeldi. A beautiful large flowering variety of pure white color, with rich yellow trumpet. One of the finest for cutting, forcing, and outside culture. Ten cts. each ; $1.00 per dozen.
The Choice Unnamed Hyacinths
SEPARATE C0L0R5.
On page 24 are the kind most largely used for l)eds out of doors. They give excellent results. Price, as- sorted colors, 75c. per dozen, S5.00 ' per 100.
By mail, postage is cliarged at
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Golden Spur Narcissus,
Cynosure. Light yellow, with rich, broad yellow cup. Beau- tiful large flowers, three and a half inches across. Splendid for forcing or outside. Three for lo cts.; 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.50 per 100.
Lieedsii- A very pretty pure white variety, with star-like flowers. It is free blooming, fine for forcing or outside, and deli- cately scented. Three for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per dozen ; $2 per 100.
Poeticms. (Pheasani^ s Eye or Poets Narcissus.) Pure white flowers, with orange cup. edged with deep crimson. Beautiful for outside planting. Splendid cut flower. Tjwing to its great beauty, this variety has never failed to please. Three for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per dozen ; 75 cts per 100.
Princeps. Deep golden yellow trumpet, with sulphur perianth. Large, fine flowers. One of the finest winter flowermg varieties ; very early. Three for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.50 per 100.
Trumpet Major. Deep golden yellow. : Splendid forcing sort, and largely used for outside planting. %,Three for 10 cts ; 25c. per dozen ; .$1.50 per 100.
Collection of twelve of the finest of the Narcissus, one of
each, 50 cts.
dozen and one hundred rates.
T. W. WOOD & SONS, EiCHMOND, Ya.
HINESE SACRED OR ORIENTAL NARCISSUS.
(Joss Flower, Sacred Lily
This variety is grown by the Chinese for cele- bratmg their New Year festivals, and as an emblem of good lucK. It IS one of the most satisfactory and easily forced of all bulbs, attaining such rapid and luxuriant develop aaent you can almost see them grow. The bulb? are of immense size, each pro- ducing ten to fifteen flower stalks, and bearing a Torofusion of large delicately scented blooais, white ■vwith orange cup. They can be grown in pots of ■^arth, but are more novel and ornamental in shallow . bowls' of water, a few pebbles or small shells being placed around the bulb to keep it from turnmg over when in flower. The water requires cbangmg occasionally to keep it pure. The bulbs commence to grow in a few days, blooming in about six weeks. A doz-n bulbs started at intervals will give a sue cession of flowers throughout the winter.
Our stock is of the very best, carefully picked, largest sized bulbs; inferior bulbs generally fail tc flower.
Price (True Chinese Grown, Extra Large Bulbs), 12 cts. each ; 3 for 30 cts. ; $1.10 per doz. By mail, 15 cts. each; 3 for 40 cts. ; $1.35 per doz.
Flower of the Gods, Etc.)
JONQUILS.
01d-fa<;honed yellow flowers of the Narcissus family, but smaller and shorter flowers. Single Sweet Scented. Three for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ;
85 cts. per 100.
Double Sweet Scented. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. Campernelle. Large flowers. An excellent variety for
forcing or outside planting. Two for 5 cts. ; 20 cts. per doz, ;
$1.00 per 100.
Sampson County, N. C, March 18, 1900.— Many tbanks for your promptness and liberality. The additional seeds were unlooked for, bat most wel- come. It flatters my Southern pride to know there is such a worthy house as yours, and I wish it pros- perity and aMong life. Mrs. B. F. Grady.
Chinese Sacred Narcissus,
CROCUS.
One of the earliest blooming spring flowers, and very effective in lawns and borders. They show off very prettily when planted in the turf of a la /vn with Snowdrops, etc. They are very uveful to plant in Hyacinth or
Tulip beds in between tie rows, thereby giving a succession of early flowers. Set the bulbs two inches deep, and two to three inches apart, and plant as early in the fall as possible.
Named Large Flowering Varieties.
Flowers much Isrger and borne in grea*-er profusion than the mixed sorts. These bloom well in the house, planted two inches apart in shallow boxes of loamy soil.
If by mail, add 20 cts. per 100 ; 5 cts. per dozen.
Per doz. Per 100.
AJbion. Fine dark purple, 15 .85
Mt. Blanc Pure u-hite 15 .85
Sir Walter Scott. Striped, 15 .85
Prince of Wales. Fine blue 15 .85
Mammoth Yellow, 15 $1.00
Mammoth Mixed. Per 1,000, .$6.co 15 .85
Mixed Varieties.
By mail, add 15 cts. per 100; dozens sent free.
Large
Crocus.
Yellow.
White,
Blue and Purple,
Striped,
Mixed, all colors, per 1,000. $3
Per doz. Per 100.
. .10 .60
. .10 .60
. .10 .60
. .10 .60
WrkoH'c Plnwf^*- Olnrif Pr^rkH ™s made expressly for flowers, whether grown in the WUOU 5 r lower Klctnt rOOU. house or garden. It is entirely odorless, dean to handle, and materially promotes a strong, healthy growth, and produces a profusion of bloom. It is used by s'mply dissolv- ing in water and applying to the plants about once a week. It will be found a wonderful invigorator. Full directions for use on each package. Package, 25 cents.
The stately grace, magnificent beauty of form and variety in color of Lilies are unsurpassed by any other class of hardy plants. They begin flowering in May, and the various species cDntinue in uninterrupted succes- sion until autumn. The bulbs increase year by year, and, planted in clumps or set in beds twelve to fifteen inches apart, soon multiply, forming masses of marvelous and exquisite flowers.
CULTURE IN POTS. — The bulbs should be planted in rich, light soil, in from six to eight inch pots, according to the size of the bulcs. Place so that the top of the bulb will be about half an inch below the rim of the pot and even with the surface of the soil. Do not pack the earth too firmly underneath the bulb. Water thoronghly afier potting, and give same treatment as Hyacinths in pots, but be careful not to give too much water till the plant has attained considerable growth. When the buds have formed give plenty of water and as much fresh air as possible. The Bermuda Easter Lily and Lilium Candidum are the best sorts for forcing, and, by planting early, will flower by Christmas.
CULTURE OUT OF DOORS.— Lilies can be planted in the garden either in the fall or early spring, but fall planting is better. Select a partially shady situation, and have the ground thoroughly spaded and enriched with well rotted manure, and shape the beds so as to shed water. Plant the bulbs from five to seven inches deep, placing under each a handful of sand for drainage. Protect the bed thoroughly when cold weather approaches with a heavy coaling of leaves or coarse litter, as on this depends the success of Lilies in the garden.
The Bermuda Easter Lily.
(^Lilium Harrisii.') The grandest forcing Lily in cul ivation, braring a profusion or bloom that is marvelous. The flowers are of purest waxy white, and each plant bears from five to fifteen blooms, according to size of the bulb. Very easy to grow, and by bringing to the light at different times, a succession can be had from Christmas to Easter. A great favorite both for pots and garden culture.
Mammoth. Bulbs, for exhibition plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per dozen. By mail, $3.75 per dozen.
Large Bulbs (8 to 12 flowers), 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per dozen ; $12.00 per 100. By mail, $2.15 per dozen.
Ordinary Bulbs (5 to 8 flowers), 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen; $8.00 per 100. By mail, $1.10 per dozen.
Lilium Candidum.
(^A nntiticiatioii Aladonna^ or St. Joseph's Lily.') An old favorite garden Lily, with snow-white, fragrant blossoms. It is good for forcing, and blooms in the open ground in May. Each, 10 cts.; per doz., 80 cts.; per 100, $5.00. By mail, 15 cts. per doz. extra.
BEAUTIFUL JAPAN LILIES.
Orders for these aie filled about the middle of October. This is full early for planting.
Auratum. The magnificent gold-banded \a\y of Japan. The flowers are very large, sometimes twelve inches across, of purest white; thickly studded with maroon spots, while through the centre of each petal runs a clear golden hand. Blooms from
June to October. Price: Extra Large Bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. By mail, $1.75 per dozen.
Speciosum Album. One of the most popular Lilies grown, bearmg large, pure white flowers of delicate beauty on strong stems. Excellent for pots or bedding.
Bio .ins in August. Height 2 to 4 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen. By mail, $2.20 per dozen.
Speciosum Rubrum. Same habit as the Speciosum Album. Color white, BcrtiiKda Enstrr Lily. shaded with deep rose and spotted crimson. One of the most beautiful of all Lilies.
20 cts. each ; $1.75 per dozen. By mail, $2.00 per dozen. Collection of one of each of the above— 3 Beautiful Japan Lilies, 50 cts. By mail postpaid.
Oalla Lilies Well-known house plants of great popularity. Of very easy culture, their one necessity • being plenty of water. Our bulbs are large California dry roots, which are best for forcing, producing b 00ms much more abundantly than those Ujually grown in the house.
Mammoth Roots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen.
First Size Roots, isctsieach; .$1.50 per dozen.
Medium Size Roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen.
Transvlv.-^nia Countv, N. C, February 8, 1900.— I find that I have better success with your seed than any house I ever bought from. G. F. Justus.
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Miscellaneous Bulbs for Autumn Planting.
The following list of bulbs includes varieties both for pots and outdoors. We give the following instruc- tions as to planting, to which reference is made where special cultural instructions are UDt necessary :
CULTURE A— For Small Bulbs in Pots.— Plant six to eight bulbs in a six inch pot, placing them one to two inches apart, the top of the bulb to be just under the surface of the soil. Water well, and keep in a dark, cool place about ten days ; afterwards set in a sunny window.
CULTURE B— For Large Bulbs in Pots.— Plant one bulb in a five or six-inch pot, potting so as to leave the top slightly protruding above the soil. Treat same as '-Culture A."
CULTURE C— For Small Bulbs Outdoors.— Set the bulbs one to two inches deep and two to three inches apart, covering lightly with soil.
AliLIUM GRANDIFL.ORTJM. Splendid for ^vinter flow- ering in the house. The flowers are pure white, borne in loose clusters, and are excellent for cutting. Height, 15 to i8 inches. Culture A. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
ANEMONES. — At- tractive and ornamental plants, bearing large sin- gle and double flowers in spring and early summer. They should be very largely planted in beds. The effect is sure to give satisfaction. Various col- ors— white, blue, red, ere. Culture C.
Single Mixed. 15 cts.
per doz.; $1.00 per 100. Double Mixed. 25 cts
per doz.; $1.50 per 100. BLEEDING HEART. {Dicentra Spectabilis?) One of the most beautiful spring flowering plants, bearing long racemes of beautiful pink and white heart- shaped blooms. Perfectly hardy and easily grown. Culture same as for Peo- Anemojies. ^ies. 20 cts. each; $1.75
per dozen.
CHIONODOXA. i,Glor-y of the Snoif.^ Beautiful early
spring flowering bulbs, producing flower stalks bearing ten to
fifteen lovely Scilla-like flowers. Splendid for clumps or edgings,
and blooming at the same time as Snowdrops, form an excellent
contrast if planted together. Perfectly hardy outdoors and fine
for winter forcing. Culture, A or C. liUCilea. Charming bright blue, with large white centre. Two
for 5 cts.; 20 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. G-isuntea. Unusually large flowers of lovely lilac blue, with
white centre. Two for 5 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. CYCLAMEN. Most beautiful and interesting winter and
spring flowering bulbs for pots. The curious shape of the flowers
and handsome and ornamental foliage attract universal attention.
There are few bulbs of more value for pot culture, producing, as
they do, a profusion of flowers of various colors, and most of them
delicately fragrant. Culture B. (See cut. ) Persicum. Giganteum. {Giant Persia7i Cycla>nen.) Flowers
ver\- large and of great substance. Leaves proportionately large
and' beautifully marked. Colors separate as follows : Pure white, white with rose eye, pink, carmine, and crimson. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per dozen.
AMARYLiLiIS. We think Amaryllis should be very largely
grown, as they rank among the most beautiful house flowers
grown. The only thing that has interfered with a more extensive
growing of them has been the high price for good bulbs. In
order to see them more generally grown, we have reduced the
price about one-half. They are as easily grown as hyacinths.
Cultivate as per directions B, using- 8-znc/i pots. JolinsonL {Barbadoes spice Lily.) This is the largest and best
variety. Rich crimson, with white band in centre of each petal.
They bloom early in the season, each spike bearing four to eight
flowers, which are most beautiful. 30 cts. each ; $2.75 per doz. Selladonna. An autumn-blooming variety of great beauty and
fragrance. The spikes grow two to three feet high ; large clus- ters of beautiful silvery white flowers flushed and tipped with
rose. 20 cts. each ; $1.75 per dozen. ZiQUestris A free blooming variety of bright scarlet, with white,
star-like throat. 25 cts. each ; $2.00 per dozen.
Henry Countv, Va., AprH 16, 1900.— I wish to tell you abou". a packet of Wood's Royal Mixture of Pansies. I have several hundred plants from the paper of seed, and they have been in full bloom for weeks. They are the admiration of all who see them. Such rich a d varied colors I never saw before in Pansies The blooms are, many of them so large and full that tbev look like nififlei petunias, and there is one p'ant that has pink tlooms; some beautiful reds, too. T can"t think you have any finer or prettier than mine are. Henry D. Reamey.
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Freesia Re fr acta Alba.
FREESIA REERACTA ATj"RA- One of the most charming bulbs known for winter flowering and cut flowers. The blooms are grown on long, graceful stems, and are white, deli- cately scented and very pretty. Thej^ force very easily, and can be readily brought into bloom by Christmas, if desired, and by- having a dozen or more pots started in a cold frame, a succession of flowers may be had throughout the winter. Our stock is the ver>' best, being largest California grown roots Oolture A.
Monster Bulbs. 3 for loc. ; 25c. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100.
Large Bulbs. 3 for 5c.; 20c. per dozen ; $1.00 per 100,
Cyclamen Persic um Giganteit7>i.
Catalogue of Flowering Bulbs.
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niSCELLANEOUS
IXIAS. Charming little plants for pots, producing slender, graceful spikes of rich, varied and beautiful flowers. The centre is always different from the other parts of the flower, so that the blossoms opening in the sun's rays present a gorgeous display. Culture A.
Jlfixed Colors. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100.
X.IL.Y OF THE VALiLEY. Beautiful, modest, bell-shaped flowers, of pure chaste white, borne in graceful racemes too well known to need a description. They are highly prized for cutting, and can be forced readily in a seven or eight-mch pot. We handle these in very large quantities, and our stock is the famous Berlin grown, three years old, and can be depended upon to give the best results. Culture A or C.
Extra Selected Pips Per doz., 30 cts.; per 100, $1.60; by
mail, $1.75 per 100. Ready in No7'etnber.
IRIS. {Fleur de Lis.)
Fi-e, free blooming bulbs for beds and borders. Color> vary from wh te and yellow to purple and black. When once established, continue to bloom each year.
Eng:lish.. {Angiica.) Large, handsome flowers with rich blue, purple and lilac colors predominating. Height, 18 to 20 inches. Culture C. Mi.xed colors, 2 for 5 cts. ; 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100. _ Add 5 cts. per dozen if by mail.
Spanish.. {Hispanica.) A beautiful small variety, often called the Orchid Iris from its delicately-formed, beautiful flowers. Ex- cellent for pots or outside. Colors : Violet, yellow, blue, white, etc. Culture A or C. Mixed varieties, three for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100.
I*ersian. {Persica.) Light blue, blotched white and yellow. Sweet scented. Good for pot culture. Culture B. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz.
ORNITHOGALTJM ARABICUM. The Arabian variety of the Star of Bethlehem, having large pure white flowers with black centre, borne in clusters on a stalk 15 to 18 inches high. Good for borders or in the house. Culture B. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. By mail, add 15 cts. per doz.
OXAIilS. See page 26.
PEONIES. Splendid hardy plants, bearing large double blooms of most brilliant colors, becoming immensely popular for cut flowers. Ycry effective in beds and borders. Plant 2 to 4 feet apart and 3 to 4 inches deep.
Strong' Roots. Colors: Red, pink, or white, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. Postage, 5 cts. each extra. Ready in November.
BULBS— Continued.
RANUNCULUS. A pleasing class of bulbs, succeeding re- markably well in pots or open ground. Vivid colors range through white and crimson to purple. Culture A or C.
Double Turban Mixed. Peony-formed flowers. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.15 per roc.
Double French Mixed. Vigorous growers, with immense flowers. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100.
SCILiLiA SIBERICA. One of our most beautiful hardy spring bulbs, producing a profusion of exquisite rich blue flowers. If grown in masses their flowers fairly caipet the ground, and if grown with Crocus and Snowdrops, the effect is magnificent. Excellent also for pots. Culture A or C. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100.
SNOWDROPS. These graceful little plants are among the earliest spring flowers, often shooting up their delicate snowy- white blossoms Ijefore the snow is off the ground. They produce beautiful effects planted in masses or edgings, and can be used with Scilla, Chionodoxa or Crocus for contrast. All of these small bulbs show off prettily nestling in the turf, coming up from year to year. Thej' are also useful for planting between the rows of Hyacinth and Tulip beds, blooming just as the larger bulbs are coming up, the foliage afterwards forming a carpet of delicate green, which adds greatly to the effect. Culture C.
Single. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per doz. ; 90 cts. per 100.
Double. 2 for 5 cts. ; 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.75 per 100.
Elwesi. {Giant Snowdrop.) 2 for 5 cts. ; 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100.
SPARAXIS A class of bulbs, having large, beautiful flowers of various bright colors — crimson, scarlet, white, etc., mottled and
[ striped in the most pleasing and diverse manner. They are ex- cellent for pots or cold frames, and succeed well outside with pro-
! tection in cold weather. Culture A or C. Mixed Varieties,
j 2 for 5 cts. ; 20 cts. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100. SPIREA— Compacta Multiflora. Splendid shrubby plants, wiih ornamental green foliage and beautiful feathery flowers borne in loose pinacles. They are largely used for forcing, and make splendid plants for the garden. Ready ifi NoT'einber. A new dwarf variety, with large clusters of pure white blossoms. Extremely free-blooming. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Add 10 cts. each if by mail. WINTER ACONITES. Pretty little plants, blooming verv
j early in the spring, and bearing golden-yellow blossoms, which contrast very prettily with the vivid green foliage. Excellent for contrasting with Scilla, Snowdrops, Chionodoxa, etc. Height 6 to 8 inches. Culture A. 2 for 5 cts. ; 25 cts per doz. ; $1.25 per 100.
WOOD'S UNRIVALLED ASSORTMENT, No. 2.
Window Coliection of Bulbs.
FOR WINTER FLOWERS . . .
... IN THE HOUSE.
This corection is of the same choice bulbs offered in ihis Catalogue, and is made up with a view to help in the selection of sorts best stited for house culture. An abundant and endless variety of bloom will be afforde d tbrougt out the dull season . As prices are maci lower than our catalogue rates, we make no sub ticutions.
Price of Full Collection, $2.00. Postage or expressage prepaid to any part of the United States. '^'^^^
By following the cultur.\l instruction's in this Catalogue, success is assured v^ith this co'ltction.
€ Named HyacintllS, each bulb a different color, and labeled.
3 Mixed Hyacinths, Single and Double, colors separate.
^ White Roman Hyacinths, can be had in bloom
by Christmas. 6 Tulips, Named sorts, for forcuig. •3 Narcissus, fine Trumpet varieties.
3 Narcissus, Polyanthus, or bunch flowered varieties. (Can be forced for Christmas.
1 Chinese Sacred Lily (to be grown in water). 3 Allium Grandiflorum.
1 Calla Lily, large root.
6 Freesia Refracta Alba.
6 OxaliS, finest varieties mi.xed.
2 Oxalis Bermuda, Buttercup.
1 Orinthogalum Arabicum, Star of Bethlehem.
Wood's Lawn Enricher.
This is indispensable for making and sustaining fine lawns, and will rapidly cause the grass to become a beautiful green color. It can be applied when making a new lawn, or as a top-dressing lor an old lawn. When making a new lawn, apply Soo lbs. per acre, or 6 lbs. for a lot 12x25 C300) feet. Rake well into the soil before the seed is sown. As a cop- <iressing for an old lawn, sow 500 lbs. per acre, or 4 lbs. per 300 square feet. Per 5-lb. box, 30c. ; lo-lb. bag, 50c.; as-lb. bag, $1.00; 50 lb. bag, $1.75; loo-lb. bag, $3.25.
FLOWER SEEDS FOR FALL SOWING.
For Descriptions, see Spring Catalogue.
VARIETIES FOR HOUSE OR FRAflES.
Sow in boxes, pots or cold frames, and thin out. and transplant, if necessary. Perpkt.
BEGONIA. Ternon lo
Rex H\-brida, 25
" Single Tuberous Rooted, 20
Double Tuberous Rooted, 25
CALCEOLARIA. Mixed colors, 25
CALENDULA. Meteor, per oz., 20c., 05
" Prince of Orange, per oz,, 25c. ,. ..... .05
CANNA. Crozy's large flowering, mixed colors, per oz., 30c. .10
*' Tall varieties, mixed, per oz. , 20c., 05
CARNATION. Chaband's Perpetual, 20
" Finest German, mixed colors, 15
" Mixed colors, oz., 50c., 05
CENTATJREA Candidissima 10
" Gymnocarpa, per oz. , 60c. , 25
CINERARIA. Large flowering prize stock, 25
COLETJS. Ctioice mixture, 10
CYCLAMEN. Persicum Giganteum, mixed, 20
" Persicum, mixed colors, 10
DAHLIA. Double Pompone, 10
" * Cactus, 10
FERNS. Choice varieties, mixed, 15
FORGrET-ME-NOT. Blue 05
GERANITJM. Apple scented, 15
HELIOTROPE. Blue and white, 10
HOLLYHOCK. Double, mixed colors, per oz., 60c., 05
MIGNONETTE. Defiance, scarlet 10
" Machet, fine for pots, . . 05
*' Crimson Giant, 05
" Victoria,. . , . . .05
" Sweet, large flowering 05
TORENIA. Fourneri. Blue with 3'ellow throat 10
■VINCA. ^^^lite pink and mixed colors, i<i oz. , 25c., 05
VARIETIES FOR BEDS OR BORDERS.
Sow in open ground before hard weather sets in, and pro ect during the win- er. Bloom the following sum- mer.
Per pkt.
ALYSSUM. Sweet, per oz. , 25c. , 05
Little Gem .05
ANTIRRHINUM. {Stzapdrago?!,) Magus, mixed, ... .05
" Picturatum, spotted, 05
" Firefly, scarlet, 05
AQUILEGIA. {Cohonbifze.) Single and double, 05
CANDYTUFT. Mixed colors, per oz., 20c 05
•' White Perennial, 10
CANTERBURY BELLS. Single mixed, 05
' Double mixed, 05.
'* ' Cup and Saucer, 10
C ALLIOPSIS. Golden wax yellow, 10
" Mixed colors, per oz. , 20c., 05
DAISY. Double mixed colors, lo-
'• Double white, 10
DIGITALIS. {Foxglove ^ Miued colors, 05
DELPHINUM. Formosum, blue 05
" Grandiflora, white, 05
" Mixed colors, 05
DIANTHUS. {Pheasant's Eye.) Hardy pink, 05
GAILLARDIA- Grandiflora, perennial, lo-
LOBELIA. Cardinalis. Hardy, , . .10
PHLOX Perennial mixed 05
PENSTEMON. Choice mixed colors 10.
POPPY. Oriental, rich glowing crimson 10
SWEET WILLIAM. Single mixed, per oz., 25c 05
" " Double mixed, 05
VIOLET. Blue and white, separate colors, each, 10
" Blue and white, mixed, 14 o^.. 50c., lo-
WALLFLOWER. Single mixed, . 05
WOOD'S ROYAL PANSIES.
Our Pansies are saved from selected plants only, and for beauty and variety of colors are incomparable. For best restilts, sow broadcast in the fall, covering very lightly with tine soil, and press to firm the £oil. Cover the seed bed one inch deep with s;rawy horse manure from which the small particles have been shBken. In about two weeks the seeds will be up, and the covering may be gradually removed. Keep moist.
PANSIES IN SEPARATE COLORS.
Per pkt.
Cardinal. Brilliant brownish red; 10
Emp. Frederick. Dark red, bordered with orange scarlet, . .10
Eznp. WilUam. Ultramarine blue, with violet eye, 05
Lignt Blue. Sky blue, with dark eye, 05
Lord Beaconsfield. Violet, shading off to white, . . . .05 Meteor. Bright brown; verj' fine, 05
Faust, or King- of the Blacks. Very dark, 05
Fire Kingr. Yellow; upper petals reddish brown, 05
Gold Margined. Strikingly beautiful, 05
Silver Edged Dark purple, with white edging, 05
Snow dueen. Large, satiny white ; beautiful, 05
Yellow. Bright golden yellow, with dark eye, 05
One packet each of above twelve distinct Pansies, 50 cents.
g-\STON County, N. C, November 20, 1899.— We have used' your seygr^l yg^rs; are much pleased
with them. ^= Bradley.
PANSIES IN MIXTURE.
Wood's Exhibition, i'or florists' use, and where large show
Pansies are desired, this is particularly fine. The flowers are very
large, of the most brilliant and efTective markings and matchless
form and beauty. Pkt. 25 cts.; 3 pkts. for 60c. W^OOd's Ro^al Mixture. A magnificent mixture of the finest
named Pansies. excelling in an endless variety of richest colors,
of the large size and most perfect form, making it indeed a
" royal mixture. Pkt. loc. Trimardeau. A remarkably large and distinct class of Pansies,
single blooms sometimes measuring three inches across. Splendid
colors mixed. Pkt. loc. English. Show. Flowers peculiarly marked, resembling a face.
Pkt. 15c.; 2 pks. for 25c. Odier or Blotched. Superb flowers- of fine form and beautifully
blotched with rich colors. Pkt. loc. Large Flowering Mixed. Embraces most of the separate
colors ; very showy, Pkt. 5c.; 14 oz. 25c.; oz. 75c.
One packet each of above six Pansy mixtures, 50 oenis^
In making up your flower seed order remember that we give $1.50 worth of flo-wer sted for each $1.00 remitted; 65c. worth for each soc. We also pay the postage.
Lginon Oil Insecticide. Tile very ^^^t remedy for nouse and ^eefi' house plants, effectually destroying Green Fly, Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Mildew, Lice, Insects, etc. Maybe used either as a wash, or by spraying. ^ pint, 25c. mail, 35c.; pint, 40c.; if by mail, 60c.: quart, 75c.; gal. $1.25; gal. $2 00.
Preitliums, Insecticide for Flowers.
Scale f if bv
THE
FAULTLESS SPRAYER.
No garden is complete without a sprayer, and this is one of the best we ever saw. It is thoroughly practical and with ordinary care ^vill last for years. The insecticide is applied in a fine spray, in fact so fine as to look like the steam from the nose of a tea-kettle, and it is almost impossible to put on too heavy an apphcation, and the foliage is in no danger of being burnt. This sprayer is also very useful for household purposes for apply- ing disinfectants, etc. Price, 60c. each.
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SWEET PEAS,
Sweet Peas sown in the fall before freezing weather sets in grow more luxuriantly and produce a greater abundance of flowers than spring-sown seed. Plant in rows four inches deep, covering with coarse manure during the winter.
All varieties,
pkt. sc.; oz. lOC; 1=4 lb, 20c.,
Blanche Burpee. Large pure white, . .
Blanche Ferry. Pink and white ; early,
Captain of the Blues. Purple and light blue
Captivation. Magenta, delicately suffused with purple, . . .
Celestial. Delicate lavendar; exquisite form,
Countess of Aberdeen. Pale pink, edged with rose,. . . . Crown Jewel. Standard rose, wings rich, creamy blush, . . . Daybreak. White ground; wings flaked with crimson,. . . .
Duke of Clarence. Rusyclarel;; long stems,
Eliza Eckford. JJlush white, veined with rose,
Emily Eckford. Heliotrope and blue,
Emily Henderson. Pure white ; robust grower,
Ex. Ey. Blanche Ferry. The earliest in bloom,
Firefly. The richest and best of all scarlets,
Gray Friar. C^r.iy, \\ ith " pepper and salt" varigations, . .
Her Maiesty. Ih ight rosy puik,
Lady Beaconsfield. Saln-.on, tinted rose,
Lottie Eckford. White, suffused with heliotrope,
Mars. 1 ntonse crimson ; very fine, .
Mrs. Eckford. Beautiful primrose yellow,
post-paid ; 15 packets, your selection, 50c.
Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain. White, flaked with rose,
Hamona. Creamy white, delicately barred with purple., . . .
Senator. Chocolate, striped with white,
Stanley. Large, rich dark maroon,
Stella Morse. Delicate primrose, with a faint rose pink on edge,
One pkt. each of above 25 named Sweet Peas, 75 cents.
CTJPIDS. Grow only six to twelve inches high, but spread out and form a mass of foliage, and bloom fully eighteen inches across. White Cupid. Pkt. 5c.; oz. loc; 14 lb. 30c. Pink Cupid. Pkt. sc.; oz. 15c.; 141b. 40c.
MIXED SWEET PEAS.
"Wood's Special Mixed. An unsurpassed mixture, made up of named sorts only, comljining every shade and type. Pkt. 5c.; oz, loc; ^ lb. 25c.; lb. 75c.; postpaid.
Mixed Sweet Peas. A good mixture of older varieties, con- taining all colors. Oz. 5c.; 14 iS^-i !'->• 50c., postpaid.
FLOWER POTS AND SAUCERS.— very Best Quality.
Made for us by the best pottery in this country, and far better than the common Pots usually offered. Special prices to Florists using large quantities.
STANDARD POTS— Inside Measurements.
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Per 1,000. $ 4- 50 |
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•65 |
5-5° |
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•75 |
6.50 |
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8.00 |
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12.00 |
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25.00 |
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3-75 |
33-00 |
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.08 |
$ .85 |
$ 5-75 |
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9 00 |
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25. 00 |
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3-75 |
30.00 |
FLOWER POT SAUCERS.
Diameter.
4- inch,
5- inch,
6- inch,
7- inch,
8- inch,
9- inch,
10- inch,
11- inch,
12- inch,
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Dozen. |
Per ic>o. |
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$1.25 |
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25 |
1.50 |
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30 |
2.00 |
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2-75 |
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4- 25 |
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Each. |
Dozen. |
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$ -75 |
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.90 |
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1. 00 |
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1.20 |
SHALLOW POTS.
Made similar to ordinary flower pots, but flat, being only 4}/^ to 5 inches deep. 'I'hey are excellent for Bulbs,also Chrysanthemiuns, Ferns, and other plants.
Diameter. Each. 6-inch, . . • . . . .05
8-inch, 10
lo-inch, . . • . . .18 12-inch 25
Per doz. $ .50
2.00 2.50
EARTHENWARE SEED OR FERN POTS. Round, flat, neatly made pots Ferns or starting seeds early in the house or hot-bed.
61^-inch. each, 5c., dozen, $ .50
8-mch, each, loc., dozen, i.oo
EartlLcwware Pot for Seed. three to four inches deep. Splendid for
7-inch, each, 7c., dozen, $ -75
D-inch, each, 12c., dozen,. 1.23
PLANT STAKES.
E.xcellent for supporting slight plants, such as Roses, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, etc. They are round, tapering, and painted green, and give an ornamental appearance. Length.
3 tcet
4 feet, ....
3 feet, heavy, .
4 feet, heavy,.
5 feet, heavy,.
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Per doz. |
Per 100. |
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$1.00 |
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•30 |
2.0fJ |
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•35 |
2.50 |
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.40 |
3.00 |
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.60 |
4 50 |
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.60 |
4^SO |
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.80 |
5.50 |
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6.00 |
3^-inch,
4- inch, . 414-inch,
5- Mich, 8-inch, .
la-inch, .
PAINTED POT LABELS.
Per 100.
Per ] $
,000. .65 .70 •75 .80 300 6.00
GOLDMAN'S ATOMIZERS. Useful for syringing or li-
•juul insectiridcs. 25 , ts. each ; by mail, 32 cents. HYACINTH GLASSES. Assorted colors. Tall shape. 1?
cts. each; $1.30 p-.r d ozen.
POULTRY FONTS. Useful for watering fowls, keeping the
water always fresh and clean. 2 quart size, 25 cts. each $2.50
dozen ; 4 quart size, 40 cts. each, $4.50 dozen. RAFFIA. For tying plants, vines, bunches of vegetables, etc.,
Per lb. 2octs.; 10 lbs. $1.75. SILELALINE. The best material for stringing Smilax and
other climbing plants. Per spool, 2 oz., 20 cts.; i lb. $1.25.
Plain.
SCOLLAY'S RUBBER PLANT SPRINKLERS. » • • •
Price, $1 each. By Mail, $i.io.
Angle-Neck.
Contents of this CatalogTie are Copyriglited by T. W. WOOD & SONS.
(JRIMSON (^LOVER.
THE LARGEST SEED HOUSE IN THE SOUTH
Richmondya. -
STORE 5t OFFICE i323 east main St.
CONNECTING IN REAR WITH OUR
WAREHOUSES 8 & lo south \^t^ st BRANCH STORES cor. 6^ 5c Marshall sts.
I707 EAST FRANKLIN ST. ^^^^--^^
OAKLAND
grasses & forage plants