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The Denver Seed and Floral Company
I55I Champa Street Denver, Colorado
To Our Friends and Patrons: a
Several years ago Mr. Arthur L. Mitchell started the Mitchell Seed Store and built up 3 ia a nice business by his painstaking and careful management. On his death the business was purchased by Mr. Moses Liverman and continued under the same name until Mr. — Liverman’s death on December 31, 1903, when the business was bought by The Denver Seed and Floral Co., with Mr. Frank E. Smith as manager. |
Mr. Smith is a seedsman of 15 years practical experience and recognizes the im- portance of quality above everything else in the seed business. You-may safely trust any and all orders to us, and in placing them with us you can always depend upon it that we will select plants or seeds, birds or anything in our line fully up to the value —
of money sent, placing yourself in the same position as though you had selected them ‘ personally. We treat each and every order received, large or small, as though it were
the only order in the house.
SEED S for WESTERN CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS .«
Thousands make the mistake each year of ordering seeds, plants and bulbs from Eastern or Southern Catalogues—varieties not adapted to the West. We catalogue only such varieties as we have found by actual experience to be thoroughly adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the West. We have found that many things which do splendidly in the East are absolute failures here, and consequently for your own good .
we advise our Denver seeds.
MARKET GARDENERS —
We issue a special price list to parties who follow gardening for a living and will © gladly send it on request. We are making a specialty of this trade, as Denver gardeners ~—
can testify, and will be glad to have you give us a trial.
CUT FLOWERS
We have also added this department to our business and can supply at a moment’s
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notice, by mail or express, flowers, plants and decorations for all occasions. We devote special attention to bouquets and design work and our wedding and funeral designs are “Xt unexcelled and at as low prices as good work can be done. Hoping to hear from you, Ra
we are, Yours very truly,
The ‘Denver Seed and Floral Co.
Denver Seed & Floral Co.’s
DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF
Reliable Seeds
Tywic DELIVER FREE to any postoffice, at prices quoted in this catalogue, all vegetable and flower seeds in packets, ounce and }-pound The purchaser must add 8 cents per pound (if to go by mail) for 3-pound and over on bulk seeds. A package of seeds or bulbs weighing 4 pounds or less can go by mail at 8 cents per pound. All 5-cent packets, 50 cents per dozen; 10-cent packets, $1.00 per dozen.
ASPARAGUS
One ounce for sixty feet of drill. Sow early in spring in drills two inches deep, rows one foot apart. At one or two years transplant with crowns of roots six inches below the surface, to permanent beds made rich with plenty of manure.
Colossal— The standard variety. The shoots are of the largest size; very produc- tive and of the best quality................:
Sf anh Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; % lb. 20e; 1 Ib. 50c
The Palmetto—Earlier: more prolific.... ... .. Pkt. 5e;5-1 07,-10e:: %-Tbh: 20c; 1 Ib. 50ce
ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
Palmetto—Strong roots; two years old. ie ES 25¢e doz.; $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000
BEANS
DWARF OR BUSH.
Two pounds to one hundred feet in drills. A succession of sowings can be made as soon as danger from frost is over until July. Plant in drills about two inches deep, eight- een inches apart. The seeds should be planted about two inches apart.
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES.
Extra Early Red Valentine—(Best Im- proved Round Pod Strain.) One of the very best snap-shorts; round, fleshy pods, which mature quickly and are of first-rate quality.
:o.ikg. bE;-46 Ib. 10c; 1 Ib. 15c; 2 Ibs. 25c
The New Stringless Green Pod—Abso- lutely stringless; enormously productive.
The pods are straight and well filled with beans of excellent flavor. The earliest of all gsreen-podded beans, requiring only twenty- eight days from germination and continues
| bearing longer than most varieties........
days after germination: very bushy.
....Pkt. 5c; % Ib. 10c; 1 Ib. 15ce; 2 Ibs. 25¢ Long Yellow Six Weeks—An early snap- short variety, producing edible pods thirty Beans long kidney-shaped, pods long flat......., ie hn eee Cos Gres Pkt. 5c; lb. .15¢c; 2 Ibs. 25e Early Mohawk—One of the earliest and hardiest and one of the few that can endure a Slight frost. Is very erect and productive
and makes an excellent market garden sort.
oo Spanair Sta NS Pkt. 5c; Ib. 15¢; 2 lbs. 25e WAX PODDED VARIETIES.
Black Wax—Pods yellow, fieshy, tender
, and stringless; a favorite snap bean wher- | ever known; beans black when ripe.....
....Pkt. 5e; 1% Ib. 10c; 1 Ib. 15e; 2 Ibs. 25c
Golden Wax—One of the very best dwarf beans known; ten days earlier than other
_ varieties; pods large, long, brittle, entirely _stringless, rich golden color, buttery flavor,
while as a shell bean for winter use it has OW: OT AON POTIOES 26 ds 8 ae Se ke fk :.. Piette; 46 Ib. 20e> 1 Ib. 15e:2 Ibs. 25c Crystal White Wax—The long, round pods are greenish white, transparent, entirely stringless, crisp, tender and very slow to
| harden .i370 55. % Pkt. 5c; 4% Ib. 10c; 1 Ib. 15¢c
Wardwell’s Early Kidney Wax—One of
the earliest, hardiest and most productive of all Wax Beans.
Is almost entirely free from rust and spots. The pods are long and showy, very tender, stringless, of excellent quality
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BUSH LIMA BEANS.
Burpee’s Bush Lima—A bush form of the true large-Lima. Plants uniformly dwarf, bearing ‘very abundantiy.c. jee eee ee ee
SE Ae ne eee Pkt. 5¢; 3441p. 106." 42 1b. 15) |
Henderson’s Bush Lima—Seed smaller, earlier and -more prolitie).2cc eee eee D eiwie Sree ee thea Pkt. 5c; 446 Tbe 10e:~ 2 lb, the
: POLE OR RUNNING BEANS.
Plant in hills three feet apart, three or four beans to hill, and place poles for the
» vines to climb.
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King of the Garden or Large Pole Lima— A great favorite with market gardeners on account of its large pods and its productive- MESS. eee eee Pkt. 5e; I Ib. 15c*% 2 Ths. 25¢
Lazy Wife—This sort is popular in many ‘localities. As its name indicates, a handful of choice, stringless pods at a single grab. The pods are broad, thick, very fleshy and entirely stringless, and possess a rich but- tery flavor when cooked. The beans are white and make a very good dry bean for winter use; may be grown either on poles or GH COMMS. ues Pkt. be: d.Jbs. 1565.2 ADs. 25e
Cut Short or Corn Hill—The old reliable corn-hill bean. There are no new varieties that surpass this. Beans oblong, white, usually covered with dark spots..........
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| contains | Contains most useful records of practical ex- | perience in the field. To purchasers of veg-
One ounce to fifty feet of drill; five to six pounds to the acre. Sow in drills fifteen inches apart, one and one-half inches deep. As the plants grow, thin to six inches in the row; if thinning is neglected the young plants make excellent greens.
Extra Early Egyptian—Barliest beet in
| cultivation; staple market sort; dark blood
red...Pkt. 5¢e;.1 oz. 10c; 144 lb. 15e; 1 Ib. 50e€
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian—An im- proved strain of the Egyptian Beet, specially recommended as an extra early sort; it is much thicker than the original strain, of better color and quality, besides being smoother oS ee ea eee
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Eclipse—Has become exceedingly popular, ~ and is one of the earliest sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of a uniform, globular shape. The roots are a bright, glossy red, fine- stained and delicious: cuss. cs 222 eee
... Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10e:-% ib. 20e7 Pi oe
Edmund’s Blood Turnip—Handsome; tur- nip-shaped; skin-deep blood red; flesh dark and sweet; good, marketable size; matures early..Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 50e
Swiss Chard or Silver Beet—Greens for boiling are always acceptable. Spinach can not always be had, and often is tough and stringy. The Silver Beet, on the other hand, is in season from early spring until autumn frost, and is infinitely superior as a vege- table to Spinach, Turnip tops, or other greens. Its culture is precisely the same as for the ordinary table beet............
2. Pkt. 5c; 1-02. 10c;:44 1h 20GF fF tbe eee
FREE—GIVEN AWAY!
The Best Thing Out—Landreth’s new book of 200 pages, 999 questions and answers on gardening subjects. The information it is valuable beyond comparison.
etable seeds to the amount of $5 and over we will present one of these valuable books.
Mange! Wurzels and Sugar Beets—The value of these for stock feeding cannot be overestimated. Five to six pounds of seeds
| are required per acre.
Golden Tankard—A very valuable variety
_of fine form and very sweet flavor; bright yellow jin color.) sc... 0 s.<dink pe eee
Soe cheat wee 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. or more at 25c
Mammoth Long Red Mangel Wurzel— eRe ett ee St RS 1 lb. 30c; 5 Ibs. at 25¢
Silesian Sugar—This form of beet, of
| which sugar is made, is rapidly growing in
favor in this country as a most valuable winter food for stock of all descriptions. Fifteen to twenty tons can be grown to the
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BORECOLE OR KALE.
Sown in autumn for sprouts...........
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BROCCOLI.
Growth and habit like cauliflower......
Large Yellow Belgian—For feeding stock;
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CABBAGE
One ounce will produce 1,500 to 2,000
plants. For early use sow seeds of the early sorts in hotbeds or boxes in February or
RN sl ak ane Rega, eo fe Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 40c |
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. A variety of the cabbage family.......
- permit.
March; transplant when the weather will
Sow seeds of winter sorts early in
| May. Early varieties may be transplanted _ from eighteen inches to two feet apart each
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CAULIFLOWER.
One-half ounce of seeds sows 100 yards of |
row and gives about 2,000 plants. ment same as cabbage, except requiring ex-
cially when heading.
Cauliflower Plants ready May Iist..... Cserte See at hee Doz. 15¢c; 100 $1.00; 1,0v0 $7.00
Early Snowball—A variety of widest celebrity by reason of its reliable produc- tiveness, flavor and keeping qualities. No stock of seed under any name, or at any price, is better than the strain here offered.
EAs > mim Mee Pkts. 10e and 25c; 1 oz. $3.00
Large Late Algiers—One of the best late VATIGHES . Sc enemas Phe, 10¢C; “1°07. Sf.00
CARROTS.
Three ounces of seed to 100 yards of row, four pounds to acre. Drill in rows of fifteen inches for hand culture, or two and a half feet for field culture, and when two inches high thin to four inches apart.
Early French’ Forcing — Stump-rooted,
about two inches in length; popular forcing |
To Se ge SE Se a fae ats Pkt. 5e; 1-02. 40e;" % Ib. 25¢c; 1 Ib. 75¢ Chantenay—One of the most perfect and
of fine table qualities. It grows five or six inches long; is fine in texture and easily dug; the flesh is of a beautiful deep orange, tender and of excellent flavor. One of the very best for table and market use...... Ln pes RS Rae Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 65c
Improved Danvers Half-Long—The top is small, color a rich shade of orange, shape
handsome and smooth, quality the very best.
It is equally valuable to grow for feeding stock, being well adapted to all soils..... eee entaee, 107. 10c; % Th: 26e;°1. Ib. 65e
Ox-Heart or Guerande—Top shaped; color orange red; tender, flavor excellent..... hobs pe; 1 oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 50c
Long Orange—PKkKt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 lb. 50¢
Treat- |
way, and the late sorts from two and one- half to three and one-half feet, varying with size. Cabbage requires good soil and plenty of water.
CABBAGE PLANTS.
Ready April 1st. We have all the popu-
| lar-early and late varieties... 2.2... 2...<. tra rich soil and frequent watering, espe- |
aA, Seton Per doz. 10c; 100 50c; 1,000 $4.00 Early Winningstadt—One of the surest
| headers grown; cone-shaped and remarkably
| late; _eabbage for the West.
hard and solid; desirable for both early and exceedingly good keeper. The best Used by all our market fardeners 2.5.3.2 6 sow ean ee es ote ..Pkt:.5e3-1ozsi be; 44. Ib: 40e7 1 Ib. $2.50
Select Very Early Jersey Wakefield—The most widely cultivated of the early cabbages. Short-stemmed, head cone-shaped........
..- Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; % Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.50
Early Dwarf Flat Dutch—..............
.. Pkt. 5e; 1.07. 15c; % Ib. 40e; 1 Ib: $1.50
Hollander or Danish Ballhead Cabbage— This distinct variety has become very popu- lar, both on account of its uniformity in heading and from the character of the heads, which are extremely hard and solid. For planting late in the spring for a fall crop for winter use this has few equals, as it seems able to withstand drought and succeed in poor soil better than our American sorts. The growth is usually tall with stout stalks; heads round in form, eight to ten inches in
uniform in shape, smooth, heavy yielder and | diameter, and very solid; few outer leaves
and these folded closely about the heads.
The heads keep excellently through the winter when buried, coming out quite solid I Pees TH ie ee nut teat ae ate le LER ihe ..Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 1b. $2.00 Surehead—Produces large, round, flat- tened heads, of the Flat Dutch type, and is remarkable for its certainty to head. It is the very best cabbage for main crops. Itis uniform, very hard, firm and fine in texture, and ordinarily weighs from ten to fifteen pounds each. It is very sweet flavored, has scarcely any loose leaves, keeps well, is good for shipping, and is just the variety and quality to suit market gardeners, farm- ers and all lovers of good cabbage....... ....Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15c; % Ib. 40c; 1 Ib. $1.50
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Premium Large Late Flat Dutch—..... ». Pkt. 5ep41 ox 156; dh. 40e; 1. 1b. $1.50
Red Dutch Early—Used in pickling; head large and flat. color red to purple........ EGE EGE WE YS Ry EE PKI. 5e* 1 on 20C
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Golden Self-Bleaching—A general favor- ite with Denver gardeners.
delicious fiavor.
and of a beautiful rich, golden yellow color. Be ee, Ser My Mk Pkt. 56744107; Zbes IDs ie
Giant Pascal.
Giant Pascal—One of the best for winter use. Has the rich, nutty flavor peculiar to the Golden Self-Blanching; stringless, heart rich, bright yellow. It blanches very easily and is the best keeper of any variety.....
Oe see oie ar tede Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20e; % Ib. 50e
White Plume—Very early and extensively SG Wa LOOP ABAT UCL... 46 ot . kha eee Se cn hee RE. ES os Pkt. 5c;.1 oz. 20¢; 144 Ib. 60¢c
Celeriac or Turnip-Rooted—A_ variety forming a large, solid root of edible char- BCLEr seu al hpi eects is ees Pkt, 6c; 1 °02.:20e
The appearance of the plant is beautiful—compact growth | and straight, vigorous stalks, crisp and of | The heart is large, solid |
CUCUMBERS
Two or three pounds of seed to an acre. Plant eight seeds to the hill, four to six feet
_ apart, one-half inch deep, soon as weather is | settled and warm, hoe often, and when out of _danger from insects, thin to four plants to
the hill,
June is time to sow for pickling.
Early Frame or Short Green—Vines are very vigorous and productive; fruit straight, smaller at each end; crisp, tender flesh; ex- eelient for pickles ©: 2a. .evars ice oor
2 ote ee Pkt. de7-f oz.) 15; 1-1 Sine
Boston Pickling, or Early Green Prolific.
Jersey Pickling.
Chicago Pickling.
The favorite pickling sorts in their sev- eral localities.
Denver gardeners prefer the Boston Pick- Hine es og eet Pkt. 5¢; 4.07, 15¢es 44431515
White Spine Improved—A favorite for slicing and marketing; six to eight inches long, two to three inches in diameter; hand- some fruit, light green, with a few white spines; flesh crisp, fine flavor; largely grown for forcing....Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 15¢e; 1 Tb. $1.75
Thornburn Ever-Bearing — Small Size, early and enormously productive......... LS cede ee te eon Pit. 5¢; 1 07, A556: 11 ee
Improved Long Green— Fruit long and crisp; good for pickling and market..... a Sct ogame tee Pkt. 5@;-1 02. 15e; 11D. 3S
New Japanese Climbing Cucumber—Is the best addition to our list in a long time, especially for a small garden, as a row ten or fifteen feet long, grown on chicken wire, or any support about six feet high, will sup- ply an ordinary family....Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15¢
CORN
SWEET OR SUGAR.
Extra Early Adams—Not true sugar; the earliest corn grown; ready for use in sixty
|. days; height of stalk, three to four feet; ean
be planted earlier than the sugar varieties. ....PKt. 5¢; 1% Ib. 10c; 1 Ib. 15¢; 2 lbs. 265e
Early White Cory—The earliest in culti- vation; the ears are fair-sized; quality very. fine..Pkt. 5c; % lb. 10c; 1 Ib. 15¢; 2 Ibs. 25c
Early Mammoth White Cory—A decided improvement over both the popular White and Red Cory. The ears are twelve-rowed, fully twice the size of the old Cory, white- cobbed and covered with very large, white erains “of -extra.‘ quality > >sc. 2323
..- Pkt. 5c; % Ib. 10c;. 1 WH.-166s 2 Pesi-Zoc
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Extra Early Minnesota—One of the desir- able early sorts; very productive and of ex- cellent quality; rather dwarf habit......
ew. bes 16 Ib. 10e;. 4 tbtbe 2 lbs. 25e
Perry’s Hybrid—A very fine early twelve- rowed variety, fully as early as Minnesota, and ears much larger; dwarf in habit; sweet POD Ie Eo la a a rr
.. Pkt. ac: % Ib. er # ih. 15e; 2 ths. 25c
Country Gentleman—Late; ears large; of ‘delicious quality; very productive........
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Stowell’s Evergreen—Used more gener- ally than any other variety; one of the lat- est; sweet
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Black Mexican—Kernels
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16 ibs iie= ab 4563.2 Ibs. 2he bluish black;
highly prized for table use; very sweet and ie
delicious ,.et be;
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1% Iboives tab: 15¢; 2, lbs.o25e POP CORN.
White Pearl—............ Pkt. 5c; 11b.15e |
White Rice—............. Pkt. 5¢; 1 Ib. 15eé Queen’s Golden—......... Pkt. 5e; 1 Ib. 15e
CRESS, OR PEPPERGRASS.
A well-known salad plant. Sow rather
thickly in shallow drills about ten inches |
apart at intervals during the season; can be used alone or mixed with mustard or let- tuce.
Double Curled—The best variety........ FSR SR si ee ae Beata es Pkt. 5e;. bt oz. 10e
Water Cress—Should be sown near the edge of a running stream.
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CHIVES.
Belongs to the onion family; used for fla- Wien Guys and -salads- 222.505 55 22.0.
ais 2. Roots, per bunch, 15¢c: two for 25c |
Corn Salad or Fetticus—. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10e
EGG PLANT.
Sow seeds in February in hotbeds or in boxes in the house; transplant to two and one-half feet each way in good soil after all danger from frost.
New York Improved—...Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 35c¢ Thorniess—Large round purple........
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ENDIVE.
Green Curled—A desirable salad when Oe Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 10e - White Curled—A delicate variety of white OS Se Se Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 10e
GARLIC.
The Garlic is the most pungent of all the onion family. It is much used in the south
A perennial | BU AIIO es ae es os ee PE 5e>> 1 0z: 40c
| opens, and continuing until July.
of Europe. The root or bulb is composed of many small bulbs called “‘cloves,’’ which are planted in the spring six to eight inches apart and in August the tops will die, when the bulbs are ready to gather. They do best in light, rich soil. Large bulbs, lb. 30c; 3 lbs. for 80c, postpaid. Small bulblets, 40c per lb., postpaid. Write for prices on large lots. GOURDS.
Mixed Varieties—Nest Egg, Dipper, Dish- cloth, Hercules Club, orange and green and yellow striped.Pkt. 5c each; mixed, 1 oz. 35c
KOHL RABI.
Early White Vienna—...Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c
LEEK.
London poeta and of good quality ae teat HONE ot ARR RES ge ROT a Pi be: en7 ise
PEE rere .E
For successive crops, sowing may be made in the open ground as early as the spring Always thin out well, or the plants will not ke strong. When wanted as a cut salad sow the seed thickly in rows or broadcast.
CURLED OR LOOSE LEAVED VARIETIES.
Black-Seeded Simpson—Grown more than
| any other variety for Denver market. Leaves Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 40c |
are very large and form a compact mass rather than a distinct head; not quick to wilt; color, light green; much liked by mar- ket; sardeners for foreme iy. 3 OT. Ses SS. Pete ene tae ered Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; Ib. 80e Simpson’s Early Curled—One of the best early sorts for market or family use. All the leaves tend to produce a large, loose head. Leaves beautifully crimped, dark green, very tender and crisp. Recommended for gen- eral cultivation...... Pkt. 5ce3..0z: 10c; 1b.80e¢
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Grand Rapids Forcing Lettuce—It is of superior quality and beautiful appearance; a strong grower. It is also desirable for early sowing in open ground..............
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Cos—Vigorous, always heading, under the severest sun; remarkably fine. It should be in every garden....Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; Ib. 80c
CABBAGE OR HEADING VARIETIES.
Denver Market Lettuce—New, distinct va- riety, good for forcing or open ground; forms large, solid heads of a good, light green color. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy Cab- base). Pikt..5e3. 1/072. 15¢:,44 Jb. 256% Lib.-30c¢
Hanson—(Improved Hard Heading Stock.) We can recommend this as one of the very
best; heads green outside and white within;
grows to a remarkable size, very solid and is deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. It WiILHS6ANUS Che NUL SUM. ook toe ty ares
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Early Prize Head—It forms a mammoth head and remains tender and crisp through- out the season; is prompt to head, but slow to seed, of superior flavor and very hard. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish, red on edge..
DBs RAR eae nacre Clee Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 80c
California Cream Butter—Solid heads of good size; medium early and slow to go to SCG0s ke deo eae Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; Ib. 80e
MELONS
MUSKMELONS.
One ounce for sixty hills, two or three pounds per acre; hills three to -six feet apart each way; mix well in each hill before planting two shovelfuls of thoroughly rotted manure.
Rocky Ford—(True stock.) of great celebrity grown at Rocky Ford, Colorado. Small in size, but of very su- perior flavor, rind well ribbed, flesh green with a line of gold just beneath the skin..
..Pkts. 5c and 10c; per oz. 15c; 1 Ib. $1.00
Emerald Gem—Small, extra early; smooth- ribbed, dark green skin and orange flesh, very sweet...... Piet, be. 41. of A00e; 1 1b> .60e
Osage or Miller’s Cream — Cocoanut shaped; yellow flesh, light green, netted skin... Pkt. be; 1 oz. 10e;.°44,-4,20e> 1. 1b. 60e
The Banguet—The flesh is a dark, rich salmon color, uniformly thick, and of granu- lated character; perfectly round shape. The skin is not ribbed, but is densely netted over its entire surface....Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 60c
Hackensack, or Turk’s Cap—This is a fa- vorite New York market variety. Fruits are
A cantaloupe
of good size, round, heavily ribbed and netted; hardy and productive, with thick, firm, green flesh, of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c: ov. Wendb.ale.
WATERMELONS.
One ounce for thirty hills, tour to five pounds per acre. Treatment same as for muskmelons, only hills should be six to eight feet apart, eight seeds to the hill, and thin to best three plants. ;
Rocky Ford—One of the best; medium long, dark skin, with white seed, and light red flesh, and of a most delicious flavor..
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Kleckley Sweet—An improved strain of the Rocky Ford. Large oblong melon, twenty inches in length by ten to twelve inches in diameter, somewhat tapering at the ends. The skin is dark green, flesh bright scarlet, ripening close to the skin, the rind being only about one-half inch in thick- ness. Seeds white, lying close to the rind, leaving a large solid heart which does not crack open when ripe. The scarlet flesh is sweet and sugary and is of such texture that it leaves no strings of pulp whatever in eat- ine... Sasa eee PkKt.: 5e; -0z.-10e: ‘Ib. 30e
Ice Cream—Flesh red and solid, crisp and delicious flavor; form oblong, seeds white yn ire USE ond ee wa Pkt.-5e:. J-.02:,40¢;. baba eee
Seminole—Very early, and desirable in GVCLY Ways. «tees Pkt.. 5e; 1 -0z. 10e; 4 tbs eGe
Black Diamond—Grows the largest melons and more of them than any melon we have. Average weight is about 80 lbs.; color al- most black; good shipper; very like the Kelb. Gems; . jas Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 10c; Ib, 68¢e-
Kolb Gem—Vines of medium size, but re- markably vigorous and healthy. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes‘ of dark and very light green in sharp contrast, which gives it a bright and attractive ap- pearance. Flesh bright red, extending to within half an inch of the rind; always solid, very firm, a little coarse, but sweet and tender; an excellent keeper..........
Pa PPR Hess cee gis. Bo Pkt. 5¢e; oz.-10ce; Ib. 60¢
MUSHROOM SPAWN
Mushrooms may be grown in a warm cel- lar or shed in winter, or in the open air in summer. Take partially dry, fresh horse manure and lay it in a heap to ferment; turn and mix well every few days; and when well and equally fermented, which will be in from ten to fifteen days, it may be made into a bed four feet wide and about two feet deep, mixing it well together, and beating or treading it firmly. As soon as the temperature of the bed falls from sey- enty-five to fifty degrees, the spawn may be inserted in pieces about the size of a wal-
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nut about two inches deep and six inches apart. Cover with loamy soil about two inches deep, and beat it down evenly and firmly. Finish off with a covering of clean
straw or hay, about a foot thick to protect |
from heavy rains. Water, when necessary, with lukewarm water, and expect mush- rooms in from four to six weeks. They can also be raised in pots, boxes, or, in fact, anything capable of keeping the material
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together, and placed in a cellar, closet, greenhouse, or grapery. French Spawn—.............. 3-lb. box 65c English Miltrack Spawn—......... Lb. 20c |
MUSTARD.
White English—Best for salads or medici- |
nal purposes
....Pkt. 5¢; 1 oz. 10e; %& Ib. 20e; 1 Ib. 50c |
Southern Giant Curled—The true curled- |
leaf variety so popular in the South for planting in the fall to furnish an early spring salad: ...'- Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 4 Ib. 25e; Ib: 75e
NASTURTIUM.
Nasturtiums of all varieties are useful for furnishing tender seed-pods which make de- licious pickles. The seeds for pickling should be gathered while green and with a portion of the stem attached. Pick them over and place in a jar until filled; then cover them with cider vinegar, which has been brought to the boil and is still warm, to keep for winter use.
Tall Mixed—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢e; 2 % lb. 25c; lb. 70c, postpaid.
oz. 15c;
ONIONS
Sow in rich, sandy soil, in drills one foot apart, aS soon as the ground can be worked in spring. Thin to three or four inches, us- ing the rake and hoe frequently to keep down the weeds.
Extra Early Red—Deep red in color; flat, medium size; good yielder and an excellent keeper
Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 15c; 1 Ib. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $8.50
Extra Fine Large Red Wethersfield Onion —This is the most popular standard variety
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It is not an early ripening ‘sort, as it con- tinues in growth throughout the season, and consequently makes very large onions. Con- tinued selection of bulbs planted for seed gives us a small-necked sure-ripening strain, entirely free from scallions or thick-necks. Though well flattened, the solid onions are thick through, as shown in the photograph thick through. This onion, shown natural
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size, weighed exactly six ounces. The outer skin is a deep rich purplish red, smooth and glossy; flesh white, lightly tinged with pink- ish rose. The magnificent large solid onions are nearly as mild in flavor as many varie- with skin of lighter coloring. Its splendid keeping qualities make it easy to hold crops for late winter markets........ Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; 1 Ib. $1.00; 10 lbs. $8.50
Yellow Globe Danvers—Popular in Denver markets; an excellent variety; mild flavor
| and very productive; ripens early and a good
keeper... os: Pkthe3.. 2 075115c: 1 1b; $1.00 Yellow Flat Danvers—A flat form, of good
Ldepenine qualities.c:. adie fete. said ciate wk
i te aisha. code Pkt. 5¢; 1 oz..15¢e; 1 Ib. $1.00
The Prize Taker or Yellow Globe Spanish rae N > aren Le: Papataie Pits 5G; f/O7.. oes"! 1b. S00
Australian Brown Onion—A new, medium- sized, wonderfully hard and solid variety of onion, and one which is quite attractive for the market, both in form and color. They are extremely early in ripening, and pro- duce a crop of fine bulbs which are very uniform in size. Color is a peculiarly clear amber-brown, quite distinct from any other variety. In keeping qualities it exceeds any other variety known to uS...............
Ser es ee Pkt>-5e;4°0715e;- 1 Tbs $4.00
Extra Early Barletta.
Extra Early Barletta—A small, white, Ital- the earliest of all, and best for PURSE Pee RG re SR Ou a re Pkt. 5c:
1 02.200; 2
Mammoth Silver King—The skin is a beautiful silvery white; the flesh is snowy white, and of a particularly mild and pleas- ant flavor; matures early and is of uniformly See ears eee toe eee eee PS ESP
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Silver Skin—The early, flat, white variety; | wedge-shaped, hollow crowned and very
used for an early onion; its mild flavor makes it especially desirable.............. HM or St Pkt: de; fez es" 1 ths $2200
CHOICE ONION SETS
for early green onions.
Yellow Onion Sets—..... Qt. 15¢; -buz.$2.50 Red Onion Sets—........ Qt. 15¢e; bu. $2.50 White Onion Sets—...... Qt. 15¢c; bu. $3.00
ROTORS, (5 Pes |
OKRA, OR GUMBO.
One ounce will plant one hundred hills. The long pods, when young, are used in soups, stews, ete. It is of the easiest cul- ture and grows freely, bearing abundantly in any garden. Sow seed in open ground after all danger from frost is over.
White Velvet—Superior flavor and tender- ness. Pkt. oe. 197749067" tha 2c tb ete
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PARSLEY.
Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, ‘meats, ete. Sow thickly early in April, in rows one foot apart and one-half inch deep; thin out the plants to stand six inches apart in the rows. The seed is slow of germina- tion, taking from three to four weeks to make its appearance. To assist its coming up quicker, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar.
Extra Curled Dwarf or Emerald Parsley— This is a most beautiful and valuable va- riety; the moss-like leaves, of a handsome, bright green color, are finely crimped and curled. For garnishing no variety is more
White English Multiplier—..
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Turnip-Rooted, or Hamburg—The edible portion is the fleshy root, which resembles a small parsnip, and is highly esteemed for flavoring soups, stews,. ete. ....:5.05......
PE os eo Pkt. de; sor. -15e;" 2 Th. 25c
PARSNIPS.
Three ounces of seed to 100 yards of row; eight pounds to the acre.
some districts as a food for swine. Sow in shallow drills in good ground, deeply dug; cover the seeds lightly. When the plants are
up two or three inches, thin them to stand | Yield 300 to 700 bush- |
four inches asunder. els. They are improved by frost, and it is usual to take up in the fall a certain quan-
tity for winter use, leaving the rest in the |
ground until spring for use. Hollow Crown—The best bred and hand- somest parsnip to be found.
feet apart.
The parsnip is a | delicious table vegetable, and is famous in |
It is half long, |
broad at the shoulders, easily taken out of the ground, and producing more tons to the
acre than the longer and slimmer vari-
CireSiS OS. Bis? Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 lb. 50e
PUMPKIN.
Culture in the same manner as melons and cucumbers. Avoid planting them near other vines.
Large Cheese—Flat; one of the best va- rieties for family uses). 2 vsc2.... 22s ee Tp AS aegis 5 Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. -e;"T ih: see
' Mammoth Tours, or Jumbo............. rerwete Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; % Ib. 30e; 1 Ib. 60e
Tennessee Sweet Potato — Bell-shaped; thick, white flesh; fine for pies............ SR EERAS IO Kio. wt Pkt. 5c; %4 lb. 20c; 1 Ib. 60¢
Early Sugar—Fine grained, sweet and pro- lifie. . PEt. 5c; 1 oz: 1067 4°Th220c>° Fi, Ble
Connecticut Field—lLargely grown for fecdms stuck... 06 2) Ve eee
Sie 52 Pkt. 5c; 1.02. 10e;' 4 Ab: te: Fi ee
PEAS
In drills, one pound for thirty-five feet, seventy-five to ninety-five pounds for an acre. The pea will endure cold, frosty weather without harm, and may therefore be sown very early in the spring. Sow the dwarf va- rieties, that do not grow over fifteen inches high, in rows two feet apart; those varieties that attain the height of two or three feet, in rows three feet apart, and the latest four The dwarf varieties should be liberally manured; the tall sorts will run too much to vine if too freely manured;
’ bush the tall kinds when six inches high.
EXTRA EARLY AND MEDIUM PEAS.
Alaska—This is a blue pea, the earliest on the list, most popular with Denver garden- ers for first planting; pods of dark green color, well filled, often seven to nine peas to the pod, of good flavor; height, two feet..
.. Pkt. 5c; 1 1b. 15c; 2 lbs. 25c; 10 Ibs. $1.00
THOMAS LAXTON PEA.
A new variety of large-podded pea. The plant is a very hardy and strong grower, producing extra large size pods in abun- dance. The quality is delicious, and cannot be surpassed by any other variety. The “Thomas Laxton” will early as any of the extra early smooth Peas, and being a wrinkled sort is much sweeter. When this variety is thoroughly introduced it will command equal attention with “Gradus,’ which has been the leading va- riety for several years past...............
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Gradus, or Prosperity—This fine, extra |
early combines the finest quality with ex- treme earliness, and is also very productive. It is very hardy, and can be planted fully as early as the smooth peas; grows vigorous and healthy; vines 3 feet in height, and is
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very prolific, bearing pods fully as large as
Telephone. The color of the shelled peas is
a beautiful light green, which color they re- | tain after being cooked; the quality and fla- | vor is delicious, and the peas remain tender |
amooowee. tor a2 lone times. 2. oe -1 5A eh Seana Pkt. 5¢e; lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00
Chelsea Pea—It grows about 15 inches in height and is of compact, short-jointed habit, thus requiring no brushing or staking. The pods are remarkably handsome, being gracefully curved and much longer than any
other early dwarf kind. They are well filled, | _ pods and peas without any sacrifice in qual-
each containing 8 to 10 good-sized wrinkled peas of exquisite quality, which, when cooked, are rich, sugary, and of marrowlike 2! LC eae SM a oa AS ion ae Pkt: be pe -25e
First and Best—The best-flavored extra early pea offered. It is a smooth, white pea, very prolific and profitable to market garden- ers. ....Pkis. 5e and: 10e7 1 db-15c; 2 Ibs. 25e
American Wonder—Height, twelve inches: the most popular of all the early dwarf METRIC. SOTUS. oO. ee eee re oc a ee bs
Nott’s Excelsior—One of the best of re- cent introduction; an improvement on Amer-
ican wonder, being more vigorous and pro- |
lific, with larger pods and more peas; height, one foot iets. 5C:.and 1062. fib. 15¢e; "2 Ibs. 25¢
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Carter’s New Daisy Pea—Height, sixteen |
inches. A new second-early or main crop variety, of dwarf growth and wonderful pro- ductiveness; the pods average from five to five and one-half inches in length, well filled, with seven to nine very large peas of excel-
lent flavor...... Pkt. 10c; 1 Ib. 20c; 2 Ibs. 35c |
Heroine—A medium early green wrinkled pea; and one of the best recent introduc- tion; large, eurved, showy pods; an im- mense cropper; peas of finest quality; height two to two and one-half feet......
Yorkshire Hero, or Dwarf Champion—Two to three feet; a very popular variety; pro-
lific and fine flavor; seed green and wrin- |
kled
McLean’s Little Gem—Height 14 inches: an early green wrinkled variety: excellent quality; one of the very best for family use
Mie gee . Pkt. 5c; lb. 15c; 2 Ibs. 25e
Everbearing—A first-class pea for summer _and autumn use; pods 3 to 4 inches long,
| about one week after the earliest kinds.
and contain 6 to 8 peas of a rich flavor; very Sweee and senders 2 feel 5c icds see ies Lea Se ou Seek ei Pia bes Ibi: ide>s Zips: 25e Abundance—Pods containing 6 to 8 large wrinkled peas of excellent quality. It ripens A feature of this variety is its remarkable ten- dency to branch out at the roots, and for this reason the seed should be planted puiniy> Height 126 FECL see oe ss oe ok Sa rene Sa a ns 8 Pki-he>- lb. 15cy 2 Ibs: 25e
LATE SORTS.
Improved Stratagem—All the good qual- ities of the old Stratagem are highly devel- oped; vine medium height, but very stocky, and bearing an abundance of large, hand- some pods; one of the best peas now on the market for those who want large showy
REY Sci cies, ee Pkt..5¢; Ib: 15¢;.2 lbs. 25c
Telephone—A tall wrinkled marrow, very productive and of the best quality, with long pods containing from 7 to 10 very fine fla- vored peas; height about 4 feet..........
= Ses TSN CEE eae Pkt 5e; Jb: 156222 Ths. 25c
Champion of England—A standard sort; popular in all markets; productive, high fia- vor; seeds wrinkled; 5 feet high..........
as MEE it Pie ee Pkt 5e:-ib- 15e=72. ibs] 25e
Large White Marrowfat—A favorite sort; PTOWS ADONL GO Leet Meh: oo eo cl ede sse re ee
MeN ay Rs Oe PKE 5¢3; 1b. 15e; 16 Ibs! He
Black-Eyed Marrowfat—A _ favorite va- riety; grows about 5 feet high............
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PEPPER.
Should be started in hotbeds and trans- planted to open ground when weather is favorable, in warm, mellow soil, in rows eighteen inches apart.
Sweet Spanish—Large, mild; used for Salat VAT STC 2 2 oi ee i inci ease ea a
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Large Bell or Bull Nose—Large and of mild: favor. < :.2% Pkt: 5¢; %4-0z. 1he;. 1 oz. 25¢e
Cayenne—Fruit three inches in length and
Slender; very hot.......... PEE 5G 2:07. 20e
Celestial—A Chinese pepper. At first the fruit is yellow, and when fully matured be- enmes*a deep: starlet. 225. cei cs Ss O-
MLA. Son RE Pkt? se3> 164-07. ther 1 woz -25ce
RADISHES
One ounce for one hundred feet of drill. Thrives best in a light, sandy loam. For a successive supply sow from middle of March to September, at intervals of two or three weeks. For an early supply sow in hotbeds
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in February; ventilate well or they will run to leaves. |
Early Scarlet, White Tipped, Turnip | Rooted—Very attractive, quick-growing va- riety
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Early Scarlet White Tip Turnip Radish.
Non Plus Ultra—This is one of the finest forcing radishes introduced, and has already | taken a leading place with our market gar- | deners. It will mature in 18 to 20 days, | and owing to the extremely small tops can be sown very thickly. The roots are round, with a scarlet-colored skin, the flesh white, Very, Crisp: and- tender... tle fe. 8 eee
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Rosy Gem—Similar to Scarlet Turnip, White Tip. Its shape is perfectly globular, | with rich, deep scarlet top, blending into | pure white at the bottom; exceedingly ten- | der; desirable for either the market or home | SAT CCM ce nie ok Le le icon we wie Pies he ee eee |
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Early Scarlet Turnip—A standard early turnip variety, of quick growth........... LS SR tee Bode PK .5¢;21 .o2:. We; Lbsete French Breakfast—Very quick growth; oval form, bright scarlet, white tip....... | ) Poe > Ahoz: A0c; 34 th: Zoe; 1b GbE. |
Long Scarlet sshort Top—: 22. t se jy. PES se; pz, 106; Sb. be Tie: ave
Long White Lady Finger, or Vienna—Very | beautiful in shape; skin and flesh are pure white. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 60c
Chartier, or Long Rose—(Second Early.) A thick, solid variety; in color the greater length of the root is scarlet and pink, while the point and bottom portions are white...
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Cincinnati Market—(Glass Radish.) A se- |
4 J | lected strain of the Long Scarlet, growing |
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to slightly larger size, fully as early and darker in colorings <2. 422. . ae
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White Strasburg—Desirable summer vari- ety; large and stands heat well........... ....PKt. 60; 1 oz. 10ce; -% Ib. 206: fth-ete Chinese Rose Winter—Bright rose color, white flesh; excellent for winter use...... os - 2 KE ber fF oz. 10c> 4 ibe eee 60¢c
Round Black Spanish—A winter radish, cultivated in autumn and keeping like a po- tato in good condition for months after har- V@SUINE 2 2 Ue See ve es «bd od De eee
....Pkt. de; 102. 10c; 44 bp 200747 ie be
RHUBARB.
The richer the soil and the deeper stirred the better. In the fall, trench a piece of ground and manure it well; then transplant the young plants into it three feet apart each Way; cover with leaves or litter the first winter, and give a dressing of coarse ma- nure every fall.
Victoria Giant—......... ae be tata eee
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Rhubarb Roots—Strong roots, 15¢c each; $1.50 per doz.; large quantity special price.
SALSIFY, OR OYSTER PLANT.
One ounce to 100 feet of drill. Sow early in spring, in drills twelve inches apart, one inch deep, and thin to six inches in the row; cultivate as for parsnips.
Mammoth Sandwich Island—This is the best variety grown; pure white and double the size of. the commonl>.s .... ..<..t2 ae
...Pkt. 5¢; 1 oz. 15e; % Ib! 40e; 1 Ib. $1.50
SQUASH
Bush varieties, one ounce for fifty hills; running varieties, one ounce for twenty hills; four to five pounds to acre.
Summer Crookneck—Best summer squash; very early and productive; orange yellow
LW sigie aks eae one Pkt..5¢e; 1 oz. 10c; 1.1b. $1.00
White Bush Scalloped—Early, fiat, pure white, a favorite early sort: ... 4.4.75 eee
o& 9 SSRN Pkt. 5¢; 1 oz. 10c; 1 lb. $1.00
New Giant, or Mammoth Summer Crook- This new squash is not only earlier than the common variety, but grows uni- formly to twice the size, frequently over two feet long..Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 lb. $1.00
FALL AND WINTER SORTS.
Hubbard—The best winter squash...... Bk aaetas tes oie Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 1b. $1.25
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WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED.
Golden Hubbard Squash—This is a very distinct sort of the shape and general char- acter of the Hubbard, but a little smaller; earlier to mature and of a rich orange red
color, instead of the dark o’ive green of the: old Hubbard, while the flesh is a little deeper
colored and fully as good quality.........
SIS eae ies Pkt Ses 2 on. deel lb. $1.25 Boston Marrow—Oval, bright orange;
Heshe yellow Pn Thnews wey oe tt
Mammoth Chili—This is the “Jumbo” of the squash family. The quality is good and very nutritious. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; 1 1b. $1.00
Fordhook—Early, sweet and dry........ Seria te Se en Pia ase > 107. 10e
SPINACH.
One ounce for 100 feet of drill; ten pounds per acre. Very easily managed, requiring but little culture. The main crop is sown in September, and it is sometimes covered with Straw in exposed places during the winter, which prevents it being cut with frost. For Summer use it may be sown at intervals of two or three weeks from March to August. It is best when grown in rich soil.
New Victoria—Best of all new sorts for SOULE ES Se Ta 0 <a i ia a Sere Ee ae, Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c; %lb. 15c; 1 Ib. 20c
Bloomsdale, or Norfolk Savoy-Leaved— Best for fall planting; curled and wrinkled, like a Savoy cabbage. twice the weight of crops as the ordinary sorts; hardiest of all the varieties of ¢pin- ach...Pkt. 5¢; 1 0z.10c; % lb. 15¢e; 1 Ib. 20e
Thick-Leaved Round Seed — Produces large, thick, dark green leaves, somewhat
crumpled, and possesses the valuable qual-
geet standing alone time.’.... 2.95.0 0.200. Ee eet eee APs Pkt. 5c; 1 07..10¢;. 1 1b; 20e
Ever Ready—As early as any other sort
_ver markets.
It produces nearly |
and continues in cutting condition three weeks longer than the latest............. ES eae PEE 5e3 lo. 1063" 1.1b. 206
SUNFLOWER.
Mammoth Russian—..... Pkt. 5¢¢ sib ve
TOMATO
One ounce for 1,500 plants; one quarter pound to transplant for an acre; sow in hot- beds during March; when the plants have four leaves, transplant into shallow boxes, setting them four or five inches apart; give plenty of air, and endeavor to secure a vig- orous but steady and healthy growth, so that at time of setting in the open ground they will be strong and stocky; set out of doors as soon as danger from severe frost is over; transplant carefully and cultivate well as long as the vines will permit. The fruit
is improved in quality if the vines are tied to a trellis or to stakes.
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Beauty—The most popular tomato in Den- Rich glossy crimson, with a slight purple tinge; grows in clusters of four to five; is of large size, very smooth and solid. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 20c; % lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00
Dwarf Champion—An early and distinct variety, medium in size, plant of dwarf and COMPACT MET OWA sac ce ease Bike hag Bere
dee, SCs 1 OZ! ZOE: AAI s65e 2b? $2.25
Perfection—Early, regular and _ produc: LW Snr ev'G | Dh den <8 ig dle eR Adee eRe Sal, Oy ene ah ae
Sei woes a Ons 20C 184. Ip ahOe:. L-1b..$3-00
Favorite—Large, smooth, productive and
Bez OMH SHIDDEL Ri sates oof aka ss esl. ese pewlekt 6e7 Hh) on. 206; 414 1b::60¢c;.1 Ibi. $2.00
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Acme—Medium red, smooth and good.. ... Pkt. 5¢e; 1 oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; 1 lb. $2.00
Stone—Very large, perfectly smooth; fine Brit |, SCATICE 5 feces: os eee oe Deter ee ...PKt. de: 1,07. 20ce; % Ib. 60c; 1 Ih. $2.00
Golden Queen—The best yellow tomato on the list; very smooth and good Ssize....... She Acc ate eS os ORE PEt. Se: 1-07. 30e
Pear-Shaped Yellow—For preserves..... Sesh coher ola Rs hertoons ae Pkt. 5¢; doz Sic
TURNIPS
One ounce for 150 feet of drill; two pounds in drill for an acre. Commence sowing the early varieties in April, in drills from twelve to fifteen inches apart, and thin out early to six or nine inches in the rows. For a suc- cession, sow at intervals of a fortnight, until the last week in July, from which time until the end of August sowing may be made for the fall and main crop.
Early White Egg—Most popular in Denver markets. A quick grower; perfectly smooth and nearly egg-shaped; pure white; firm and solid; grows about half out of the ground; small top and rough leaves; flesh very sweet ABO SAGIUECIGUS &.~ 3 <.c0~ 5 Ook ee eee
Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaf)— An early white-fleshed variety, of quick Beis Welic, MMHG NAVOE. 2 cack es sete ory
LE BIRT Eley Pkt. 5c;-07z. 10e:: 44. 1b. 20e> 1b 50e
Extra Early Purple-Top Milan—Handsome appearance, somewhat flattened, white with purple top, fiesh snow-white, fine-grained aig; ACUCALE TAVGE fois a8 Deck eee
A ae Pit. 5¢c;/07. 10ce>) 4421b. 25¢:-1b- (5e€
Purple Top Strap Leaf—Very early; quick growing, fine flavor, and one of the most generally grown for main crop............
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Yellow Aberdeen, or Scotch Yellow—This is a highly approved cattle turnip attaining B AATEC SHE By Se oe he Ae et a a ede
ee Pkt. 5c; 1 0z. 10c; % Ib. 20c; 1 Ib. 50c
RUTA-BAGA.
Skirving’s Purple Top—Standard sort; a first rate variety for table or stock........ oe ee kt be; 107. 10c: 3% 1b. 20e2°79 1b, b0e
SWEET, POT AND MEDIC= INAL HERBS
Culture—Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches
thin out to proper distance, or transplant. |
They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly.
PAUSE OSS Ce toe Pkt. 5e;.o07. 10e Raia ees ok a ae Pkt. 5c; oz. 30¢e Basil, Sweets: 6 se eaBee Pkt. 5c; oz. 20e Benes ioe ct pee a teas ‘Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢ BONESEE we ee eee .-Pkt. 10¢; oz. 60¢ Borageise se io ono eee Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢c Garawaye® 2c. 82 oe: Ss tb Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢e Castor: Oil ‘Beanss os. s oe Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢ Gatnipaace- oe ea eee Pkt. 10c; oz. 50¢c Goriandeéris so. es ies cee Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c Gamin 22) > 22S eee) oe Pkt. 5e; oz, i5c¢ Dili as ae Pkt. 5e; oz. 100; 4% tb. 25e Fennel, Sweet............. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e Horehound: :<7.37-42 2... SS: PKE. 562 >62725€ Lavender: | n2oo Sceos... Pkt. 5e; oz. 20e Pennyroyat:: 2-2. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75¢e Peppermint)... er a2 eee ss. eee Pkt. 25¢ Rostniary .. eee Pkt 5e3;cezeae Ruev. fo. oo eee eee PR. 5e) oz 452 Sanron. =. 2. AA Pigg a pS Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢ Sager: . 26 bare Pkt. 5¢3'oz. 15¢; 44 1b-50e Savory, Summer........... Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢ Savory, Winters: 224.222. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10¢
Sweet Marjoram (American)........... ie Sarde Matos Cee ee Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; %4 lb. $1.00 Sweet Marjoram (Imported)............ DSSS 3d Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50e¢ Tansy... 73. eee Pkt. 5e;°oz*20e Tarragon—Plants only, see offer below. Thyme, Broad-leaved English........... We paige eee keke Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % Ib. $1.25 Thyme, French, Summer.<: ..-<4 Jaa.ceoe A ocala Aa gs ee Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c; % lb. $1.00 Wormwood. ...2< - ose Pkt. 56; “ez2S0e
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS
We grow large quantities of Vegetable Plants and Roots, and can supply all the va- rieties listed below in their proper season.
Plants of Cabbage, Cauliflower, Egg Plants, Pepper, Sweet Potato and Tomato, by mail, 15c per 100 extra.
Asparagus—Palmetto, strong roots, two years OG sisede. cca 28s : one eee 20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000
Cabbage Plants—Ready after April 1... Fs Tag Sos 4 he Gt ee 10c per doz.; 50¢e per 100
We grow all early and late varieties. Please specify in ordering what variety you wish. This also applies to all kinds of veg-, etable plants.
Cauliflower Plants (Hotbed) — Ready pty 6g) Li 0s ee 15¢ per dozen; $1.00 per 100
Celery Plants—Ready June 15.75c per 100
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Ghives—lWor flavoring .......4.......0-- Sweet Potato Plants—Ready in May and 3 Ag Bie ee 15c per clump; $1.50 per doz. | June. We are prepared for any large con- Egg Plants—Ready in May and June (hot- | tract. Yellow Jersey, yellow Nansemond
ONS SD pepe? 0) Be rrr 40c per doz. | and red Nansemond.15c per doz.: 50c per 100 Pees ee POLS. 6 so 6. oe ee eee 75¢e per doz. Mint Roots......... 10c and 15c per clump Tomato Plants—Ready in May and June; Pepper Plants—Ready in May and June eXtra NAC.w2 sso 25¢c per doz.; $2.00 per 100
te a Soe 15¢ per doz.; $1.00 per 100 é Rhubarb Roots—Strong roots, 15c each; Bireveaty anes eady. in. Apriljand
$1.50 per doz. Special price on large quan- | May; also September. $1.00 per 100; large tities. quantities special price.
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MARKET GARDENERS PLEASE NOTE—SEEDS BY EXPRESS C. 0. D.
Market gardeners, as a rule, use larger | spond very nearly to those issued by any quantities of Seeds, and are, therefore, en- | reliable seed house. The seeds we here offer titled to lower prices than the ordinary | are intended to be only the best and true to planter. It is difficult to get at a uniform | name, and of good germinating qualities. discount from prices in the catalogue, but a | Mail orders are solicited, which will have special price will be given on all purchases | the best and prompt attention. to market gardeners and those buying in | large quantities. Such prices will corre- | Ask for market gardeners’ price list.
We are very desirous of making a specialty of all
new varieties of vegetables of merit which are espe= | cially adapted to Colorado and the West, and would
seed of various vegetables or flowers which you have found to be especially good. We will catalogue these with your name attached, in our next issue, so people may correspond with you, and, by this interchange of | ideas, we hope to have in the West only the very best |
already rank first in a great many things---let us
: and choicest vegetables and flowers obtainable. We | rank first in this.
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DENVER SEED AND FLORAL COMPANY.
View of State Capito! Grounds, Denver, Showing the Beautiful Results from Using
OUR CAPITOL LAWN GRASS SEED
Sow Capitol Lawn Grass Seed and obtain a grassy carpet of unrivaled emerald in six weeks’ time. It is the purest, cleanest, heav- iest Lawn Grass Seed offered—no waiting six months for a lawn. The magnificent lawn around the State Capitol building was produced in six weeks’ time with Capitol Lawn Seed, and no lawn in this locality is more universally admired. Also many of the finest lawns of Denver and surrounding cities testify to the quality of the seed sold under this brand.
Capitol Lawn Grass Seed is a special mix- ture composed of grasses which are adapted for the purpose of producing a lawn quickly; one which will stand abuse and retain that rich, green color and velvety appearance throughout the entire summer and fall.
In making up this mixture we are ex- tremely careful to use only the very best quality seed, which has been thoroughly re- cleaned, the light seed and chaff having been blown out, thus securing a strictly high- grade mixture, and seed that will grow.
Quantity Required—A pound of this seed will sow a space ten by fifteen feet, or say 150 square feet. One pound goes one-third farther in seeding than blue grass alone, and a successful lawn is more certain.
Capitol Lawn Grass—No White Clover ee ee et tyrant 1 Ib. 25c;
Capitol Lawn Grass—Mixed with White
Clover... 3. ke eee 1 lb. 25e; 5 lbs. $1.00 Kentucky Blue Grass—Fancy clean..... ASS LCA ee eee 1 lb. 20c; 6 Ibs $1.00
Kentucky Blue Grass—Choice........... ARI eee eee 1 Ib. 15¢; 8 lbs. $1.00 White GIOVER 2 esis SSE 0 Se ee
.1 lb. 25c; larger dubeities: special rates
HOW TO MAKE A GCOD LAWN.
Nothing adds more beauty and comfort to the home and surroundings than a well- made lawn. To accomplish this, three things are absolutely necessary—the proper preparation of the ground, the right kind of lawn seed, and careful and faithful watering.
First do the rough grading, and get the proper slope or level throughout; this is a very important part, as when once seeded the grade can not be changed. The ground must be well plowed or dug and harrowed or raked to secure thorough pulverization.
Unless the soil is already properly en- riched, a liberal coat of old, fine manure or other fertilizer should be applied; this can be done before spading or plowing, or it can be done after; if the latter, care should be taken to mix it well with the soil to the depth of four to six inches with a fork or rake; avoid any straw or fresh manure, as
Ibs. $1.00 | it will do more harm than good.
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Now make the ground as even and fine as possible. The condition of the ground to properly receive the seed can be bettered by rolling with a lawn roller or packing down firmly with a board one by two feet, nailed from the under side to a stick five feet long.
Sow by hand, carefully and evenly, of Cap- itol Lawn Grass Seed, one pound to 150 square feet; less can be used but it does not pay, as this amount insures a _ good, thick mat of grass, choking out the weeds and making a better protection to itself, also a quicker showing. Give the ground a light raking in order to cover the seed. Care should be taken not to cover the seed too deep, as by very slight covering a larger percentage of it will grow. Now put ona top dressing of old, fine manure to the depth of about one-half inch, pack down firmly
with the roller or board, and the ground is |
ready to receive the water. Great care must be exercised in watering, using only a fine spray, aS a stream of any force from the hose nozzle on a newly-made lawn will do much damage, making holes and bare spots in the lawn. Keep the ground constantly moist until the grass has made a good show- ing.
A lawn can be successfully made any time from April 1 to October 1; the quickest re- sults are obtained through the hot months. Frequent rolling, making the soil more solid,
is advantageous in producing a good lawn. | If at any time the grass appears to need |
fertilizing, Odorless Lawn Fertilizer is a first-class article, easily and quickly applied, is lasting, and contains no weed seeds.
A WORD ABOUT COMMERCIAL FER- |
TILIZERS FOR LAWNS.
We would never advise the use of stable |
or barnyard manures. triment, it is true, but they are not only un-
These are rich in ntv- |
sightly when spread over the surface of the | _ 100 lb. or bag lots are as low as other’s
lawn, but they are sure to fill the soil with all kinds of weeds, which, once introduced, are always difficult, and often impossible, to get rid of. Prevention is worth a pound of cure, and it will be found much easier to
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keep weeds out of the lawn than it is to get rid of them when once established there. A chemical fertilizer does away with all dan- ger of this kind, and is, besides, much more prompt and reliable in action.
Many in the market are worthless. They are simply made to sell. Some are good if used by persons having had experience with them, but in the hands of amateurs they often bring about unsatisfactory results. Others are reliable under all conditions, and one of the very best of these is our Ever- green Fertilizer. It produces a prompt ef- fect. It brings about a healthy development, and is permanent in its results, because it is a real food, not simply a stimulant, as so many so-called “Fertilizers” are, whose use is followed by a reaction, which leaves the lawn in a deplorable condition.
FARM AND FIELD SEEDS
Space and the early issuance of this cata- logue does not permit of permanent prices or particularly full descriptions. We carry in stock everything that one wants to plant on a farm and nothing except the choicest quality of everything.
OATS. SPELTZ White Russian, CORN Lincoln, Pride of the North— Winter Turf. S80 days, RYE. White Australian, : Swadley,
Spring Rye, Improved Leaming, Fall or Winter. Colo. Yellow Dent. _ WHEAT. CLOVERS.
Spring, Alfalfa, Winter. Red Clover, BARLEY. Mammoth Red, Scotch, Alsyke, Mansury,; Crimson, Beardless. White.
Our prices to customers purchasing in
wholesale prices, quality considered. We. would like to have you verify this by mak- ing a request for them when you get ready to plant. We want ta convince you.
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Flowers are like people, Their health depends upon their food. It must be nourishing, but not too rich to force growth and cause reaction. chemically correct flower food for house plants is
Walker’s Excelsior Brand.
It has no odor whatever, and can be used dry or dissolved in water for sprinkling. Useit and your flowers will flourish and their health will last. Small size (feeds 25 plants 6 months), 25c.} large size (enough for a year), 50c. paid anywhere. FREE the book, Garden a Success.”
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SELECT ET. OF
High-Grade Flower Seeds
The Most Popular Varieties and Such as are Best Adapted to Western Climate and Conditions
Wi DELIVER FREE to any postoffice, at prices quoted in this catalogue, all vegetable and flower seeds in
packets, ounce and {-pound. The. purchaser must add 8 cents per pound (if to go by mail) for 4-pound and over on bulk seeds. A package of seeds or bulbs weighing four pounds or less can go by mail at 8 cents per pound. All 5-cent packets, 50 cents per dozen; 10-cent packets, $1.00 per dozen.
ANTIRRHINUM, or SNAPDRAGON.
Hardy perennial; flowers from seed the first season; an old garden favorite with odd-shaped flowers, and pretty, spotted throats, deliciously fragrant; one of the most showy border plants, of easiest culture—the tall sorts yielding an abundance of fine cut flowers, while. the dwarf sorts make the prettiest edgings.
et aes Mert il tu Malan ARS ect mata PLE eT) Pik 5c Dwarf Sorts—One foot; mixed colors...
sats Misteod os oe eae ee bale, LE SO Pkt. 5e New Tall Giant White............ Pkt. 10c
New Tall Giant Yellow Queen.....Pkt. 10c New Tall Giant Bright Scarlet..... Pkt. 5c
New Tall Giant Niobe, Garnet, White Throat—-Very« fines $: . 0..32. se Pkt. 10c¢
Mixed—The above four giant varieties. TOE Tied SAP Ne 1 a Se Om ete Wheat Pkt. 10c
AQUILEGIA, OR COLUMBINE.
Very handsome, ornamental, hardy per- ennial plants, growing one to three feet high; of easy cultivation and bearing in pro- fusion large flowers of novel shape and in great variety of color.
Mixed Colors—Single and double..Pkt. 5c
Golden Spurred—(Chrysantha.) Beautiful long yellow-spurred flowers.......... Pkt. 5c
White Spurred—(Chrysantha alba.) Beau- tiful snow-white, with long spurs...Pkt. 10c
Aquilegia Coerulea—(Rocky Mountain Col- umbine.) Two feet. Undoubtedly the best of Columbines. Flowers immense, with blue sepals, white petals, long spurs and bright yellow stamens; is adopted as the Colorado SEALG TOWED ..20)..\. "des se Le Oe Pkt. 10e
For Columbine Roots see Hardy Peren- nials.
PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION ASTERS.
A very favorite type. Thrifty upright plants; large, fine flowers, with long in- curved petals. The Florists’ Aster, and one Of the: MNeSE ee ee cies 8 oe ee Pkt. 10c
VICTORIA ASTERS.
A magnificent race of Asters. The colors include many delicate and some gorgeous shades; flowers very double and four inches across, and from twenty to thirty in a single plant; fifteen to eighteen inches high.....
BRP et eee i) ae ee Pkt. 10c¢
COMET OR PLUME ASTERS.
A very beautiful and distinct class, with long curled and twisted petals formed into a loose yet dense half globe, resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum.......... Pkt. 10¢
GERMAN QUILLED ASTER.
Flowers composed of tube or quill-shaped petals. Very beautiful, with a great va- riety of colors.
German Quilled—(Betteridge’s Prize). Mixed 3 oss. flee ethan 3 ee Pkt. 5¢
NEW OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER.
The new Ostrich Feather Asters are a new type, with long, wavy, twisted feathery pet- als, like the wavy beautiful feathers of the ostrich. They are a very valuable addition to the decorative class of Asters. Flowers frequently measure four inches across, in long, thin, wiry stems. Price, mixed colors,
ia hk Geetseke Gates Se WN erces acd oa: een Pkt. 15¢
CROWN ASTER.
The center of each flower is white, sur- rounded by a broad margin of color, such as crimson, rose, violet, etc.; flowers large and freely produced; height 18 inches to 2 feet.
ath asa tes a etal Be | Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25e
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NEW YELLOW ASTER.
A Yellow Aster is at last at our disposal. It is a double flower in the form of a perfect ball; the quills are close together, and of the brightest sulphur-yellow. The flowers are borne upon long, erect stems, excellent FOr Cuttinse so. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER.
The earliest Aster known, two to three weeks ahead of most of the other sorts, of dwarf branching habit, very double flowers, valuable for cutting. A favorite Florist’s Aster for early market. Mixed..... Pkt. 10c
NEW BRANCHING ASTERS.
The new Branching Aster is quite differ- ent in several respects from any Aster known. The branching habit is accompa- nied with great vigor of growth and profu- sion of bloom. The flowers are of extraordi- nary size and exceedingly graceful, and are borne erect on very long stems.
White Branching Aster............. Pkt. 10c Crimson Branching Aster........... Pkt. 10c Shell Pink Branching Aster........ Pkt. 10¢ Finest Mixed Branching Aster...... Pkt. 10c
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ALYSSUM.
These flower profusely throughout the sea- son, thriving in flower garden, window boxes, vases, etc.; also well adapted for ribbon lines and edgings; very fragrant annual.
Tom Thumb Sweet Alyssum—One of the finest plants for edgings and low beds, flow- ering in unparalleled profusion for months; height, six inches......... Pkt. 5e; % oz. 15e
(Enough for a row forty feet long.)
“Carpet of Snow’—‘Compactum procum- |
bens.) Pure white; grows only two to three inches high and flowers profusely; in fact, it is a perfect carpet of snow throughout the SCASGON.-. 40s State cee Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c¢
Sweet White—One foot.Pkt. 5c; %4 oz. 15¢e (Enough for a row forty feet long.)
Ageratum “Blue Perfection’”—This ster- ling novelty is the darkest colored of all the large flowering Ageratums. Dwarf, compact growth, making it a valuable plant for beds or borders. Its color is a deep amethyst blue and has nothing of the faded-out appearance of the old-style Ageratum........... Pkt. 10¢
BEGONIA.
Tuberous Rooted—Single; mixed colors. ofS Adhave wa ol ZR on aay ro ee Pkt. 15e
BALSAM.
Double Camellia Flowered—One of the fin- est strains for either amateur or florist use. VJOUGEACMIEROO, 8 hoy ov isda oh ek eee ee Pkt. 5e
BELLIS. Double Daisy—The well-known Daisy, much improved. Longfellow—Large pink....:..... Pkt. :10e Giant Snowball—Unusually large, very double, -pure white... .... 2¢:c.cece.. Pkt. 10e Double -Mixed......5 : 3. Gatepee eee Pkt. 10e
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
Single Annual Varieties—Summer-bloom- ing plants of compact growth and thrifty habit, 12 to 18 inches high, producing quanti-
ties of large, single flowers, two inches across. Colors, crimson, gold, maroon, white, ‘ete: sanined:.). 2y. ..22 ae ae Pkt. 5¢
Double Annual Varieties—Bushy, thrifty plants, about one foot high; very effective for summer flower beds, pot culture, and for cut -flowers;; mixeu 322 3c eee PEt. 5¢
Inodorum Plenissimum—Double white TOWELS 2-55 io eis Gee ee Pkt. 10c¢
Latifolilum, or Maximum—The great white “Moon Penny Daisy;” one of our finest hardy. perennials 6 encase ce oon eee Pkt. 10c¢
CALENDULA. (Pot Marigold)
Pure Gold—A magnificent variety of pure golden yellow, large, double flowers, borne
protuséely until frosts42 ess ck ee. s Pkt. 5e Pongei Double—White............. Pkt. “5e CENTAUREA. (Bachelor’s Button)
Cyanus—(Bluet, Ragged Sailor, Corn Flower, Blue Bottle.) .A very old favorite garden annual, flowering freely in almost
| any situation; height, two to three feet; they
are largely used for cut flowers. Mixed | COIORS. 458 FER as 0 kos o's ete eae eee Pkt. 5e |) Cyanus— Bitar Foss 2,05 «2c cece Pkt. 5¢
Cyanus—New double mixed. Large size
| and filled up to the center with florets; many | novel COMES: <<.ees 2. s Sens «46h ure ee Pkt. 10e
Very handsome plants, which grow 18 to 24 inches high and produce large fiowers of the sweetest fragrance; being produced on long, stiff stems, the flowers are most ad- mirably adapted for bouquets, vases, etc.; as easily grown as a Bachelor’s Button, to which family it belongs.
Centaurea Margaret—New, large flower-
PS WIE os elas ha F5.0.4 ae se peo Pkt. 10¢ Centaurea Mariae—Sulphur yellow, tipped
TOSG 5.5 ess ee ey heels CL ee Pkt. 10¢ Centaurea Odorata—Reddish lavender.. SEES She eel ob RT. Se ee Pkt. 10¢ Centaurea Suaveolem—Yellow Sweet Sul-
tan. ree wg So ae eee Pkt. 10e Centaurea—Mixed colors.......... Pkt. 10c
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WHITE-LEAVED CENTAUREAS, OR DUSTY MILLER.
C. Candidissima—Round, compact plants, silvery white leaves, valuable for ribbon
RE GCHIBES WOME TOOL «6... ci.) escreuasawlsie oad ace Pkt. 10c
C. Gymnocarpa—One of the best ribbon
plants, white foliage; 1% feet....... Pkt t0E CANDYTUFT.
Large Flowering Rose—Immense umbels of exquisite rosy, flesh-colored flowers.... Tate ee. NS 6. ace hime en wed TAS Pkt:, 10c
Empress—A beautiful pure white variety bearing candelabra-shaped branches, each producing a large truss of flowers, present- ing a perfect pyramid of bloom throughout
MMs SHaMIMeT.. 5%, f Soe eae de a eS hs wie Pkt. 10e Crimson—Very beautiful........... Pico 5e Rocket—Pure white, in large trusses... SS Beas Se iy Be a a Rl he Yc Mime — Alli CONOGS ea. cic ese ne ee 8 PRE, oe
TOM THUMB CANDYTUFT.
Bushy little plants only 4 to 6 inches high; splendid for edgings.
Tom Thumb—White............... Pic. 56 Tom Thumb—Purple............... Picts c5¢ Tom--Thumb—Roseis.. 0c. ee eee Pie “se Tom Thumb—Mixed colors......... Pkt. 5e¢
COBEA SCANDENS.
Elegant, rapid-growing climber, 20 feet high; can be grown in the greenhouse or conservatory, or in the garden in summer, where, from their luxuriance, they are par- ticularly desirable for covering arbors, walls, ete. Flowers large and bell-shaped.
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CANARY BIRD VINE.
A rapid-growing summer climbing annual, growing 10 to 15 feet high. It will cover trellis work in the most graceful manner, producing hundreds of its pretty, fringed, bright yellow flowers, which resemble a canary bird with expanded wings....Pkt. 5c
CYPRESS VINE.
Pretty climber with star-shaped flowers; RUMEN TN Cs Si Sc wclcd mer sae Pikt25C
CALLIOPSIS, OR COREOPSIS.
Showy and beautiful, free-flowering an- nuals, blooming all summer and excellent for cutting and massing; very popular and should be in every garden.
Golden Wave—(Drummondii.) Large, rich golden-yellow flowers with chestnut-brown centers, produced in great abundance....
foot Ee Sue 2. Py ae nan Se Pkt. 5c
Tinctoria—Golden-yellow with garnet eye re ee ee es on a Peat ee keh Pkt. 5c
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Nigra Speciosa—Rich crimson..... Pkt. de Mixed—AIl the choice kinds....... PEioCc Tom Thumb Mixed—Height 1 foot.Pkt. 5c
COREOPSIS HARDY PERENNIAL.
Most of the showy annuals formerly known by this name are now called Calliop- sis, while most of the perennial species are still left in this genus. The perennial kinds are quite hardy, the taller sorts requiring plenty of room. They are very free flower- ing, showy, and should have a prominent po- Sition. They are valuable also for cutting, as the closer the blooms are cut the more they flower. They are propagated by division of the roots or from seed.
Coreopsis Harvest Moon—Greatly im- proved variety; large, deep yellow flowers, with broad, over-lapping petals...... Pkt. 10¢e
CANTERBURY BELLS.
Canterbury Bells.
Single Mixed—Rose, blue, white, etc....
MP te EE «MR aa RL A TE TR ON RRS da Pkt. 5¢ Double Mixed—Rose, blue, white, etc.. BERG? ere mfg tka ae. 22 tae mane Sid beer eters: PKt.. 5¢e
“CUP AND SAUCER.”
One of the most beautiful plants when in bloom that can be imagined. The bells, of beautiful colors, average three inches -in length, and the saucers, three to four inches across, resembling in shape somewhat a cup and saucer.
Cup and Saucer—Mixed............ PKG Se Cup and Saucer, Rosa—Beautiful rose COLT Sete eee cect Ate ciel ptetw ald» Pkt.10c
CELOSIA, OR COCKSCOMB.
Very popular annuals of the easiest cul- ture, producing large, ornamental, comblike heads: not only are they highly prized for summer flower beds, but they make fine pot plants.
Glasgow Prize—Very dwarf; immense erinsoneGomps?) 1 TOO . ees oes Pkt. ,5¢
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COSMOS.
Mammoth Perfection—For cutting for bouquets and vases this is one of the finest flowers grown; the long stems and feathery foliage lend themselves to graceful arrange- ments. The plants, five to six feet high, are one mass of feathery, green foliage, zgemmed with flowers of white, pink or crimson, en- livening the garden long after more tender flowers have succumbed to early frost.
Mammoth Perfection—Mixed colors.....
Pay Pree arg aS a Ne ee AA ARE TON, a ke Pkt. 10e White Pearl—Beautiful snow white.....
¥i3,, Rate Aett. Seet e as Oto a eae Pkt. 10c Binks 330-25. 1222s ee eae Pkt. 10c¢
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Early Blooming Cosmos.
Early Summer Flowering—This new strain of early-flowering Cosmos begins to bloom seatteringly in June, the quantity increasing gradually until August, and from that time until frost the plants are a mass of flowers. The plants are dwarfer than the late-flower- ing Cosmos, forming compact bushes only four feet high. The colors are white, crim- son and pink; only in mixture...... Pkt. 10c
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR. (Morning Glory.)
The old-fashioned Morning Glory, as easy to grow as any weed. Brilliant, beautiful flowers of every shade of white, blue, pink, scarlet and variegated. The standard vine of every flower grower.
Mixed—Many beautiful colors..... Pkt.. 5c
‘through many beautiful
FLORAL COMPANY.
“Imperial Japanese” Morning Glory—Not a success in Colorado. Pkt., mixed colors, 15¢
Convolvulus Minor, or Bush Morning Glo- ries. These should more justly be called Everblooming Morning Glories, for they are covered with flowers from June until late in fall
For other varieties, see Ipomoea.
SPECIAL CLUB OFFER.
To anyone getting up a club, with order and remittance, to the amount of $5.00 in seeds in packets, oz. or %4 lb. we will send free of charge $1.00 in seeds of your selec- tion in packets, oz. or %4 lb., and prepay all postage; or for club and remittance to amount of $2.50, 50c of your own selection and postage prepaid.
CARNATION.
Finest Double Mixed—Hardy garden or greenhouse carnation; does not bloom the first “year 233s... 3 eee eee Pkt. 25e
“Marguerite” Carnations—A magnificent class that are, without exception, the most abundant bloomers of all the “Pinks.” The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging Shades of reds, pinks, white, variegations, etc. They bloom in about four months from seeds....Pkt. 10¢
CANNAS.
Mixed varieties of large-flowering French Cannas: . 25 i302 eee eee ee ee Pkt. 10c
Mixed—(Old Types.) Many varieties.. ce bo Bil ohe stanw eae ee en Pkt..5¢; Desgeaiee
Coccinea Indica—(Scarlet-fruited, Ivy- leaved climber.) A handsome climber of the gourd species, with beautiful, smooth, glossy, Ivy-like leaves, contrasting with the fine, snow-white, bell-shaped flowers and brilliant carmine fruit; 410 feeis. 2 3:2 ee Pkt. 10¢e
DIANTHUS, OR PINKS.
Dianthus, or Pinks.
The family of “Pinks” are unrivaled for brilliancy and rich variety of color; the plants are bushy, of symmetrical form;
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blooming so profusely as to almost uninter- ruptedly cover the plants until late in au- tumn, rendering them one of the most beau- tiful and satisfactory of all annuals for sum- mer flower gardens. Height, about 1 foot.
DOUBLE ANNUAL DIANTHUS.
Single and Double—Mixed colors..Pkt. 5c
Chinensis—fl. pl., mixed colors; double China or Indian Pink; one foot....... PKe«de Heddewigii—fl. pl., mixed colors; double Japan Pink, large flowers; fringed..Pkt. 5c Snowballi—Double white fringed flowers; WEES ANG. tae we ok Eire anos 0 Pkt) 10e¢
HARDY PERENNIAL DIANTHUS OR PINKS.
Highly valued for the great beauty and fragrance of their flowers. These make splendid bushy plants, from 1 to 2 feet high, unrivaled for permanent beds and borders.
Double Mixed—(Double Hardy Garden Pink.) Large fringed flowers....... Bist 5¢
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DELPHINIUM, OR HARDY LARKSPUR.
Handsome and well-known hardy peren- nials, with splendid flowers and curiously cut leaves; for permanent beds and borders they are indispensable.
Pillar of Beauty—(D. formosum coelesti- num.) An unusually pretty color—a deli- cate azure or sky blue, so bright and pretty -a Shade that it has to be seen to be appre-
CTS RET tS Be bee ee a Pkt. 10¢ Formosum—Bright blue, white center.. hea LS ee ee Mee ees EK, 5G Finest Mixed Single Hybrids....... PEt: 5c
For annual varieties, see Larkspurs, page 23.
DAHLIA. DOUBLE VARIETIES.
Although perennial, these will flower freely the same season from seed, produc- ing large, double flowers of perfect form, and of rich colors and markings in greatest variety; indispensable for garden decora- tion; 4 to 6 feet.
Choice Double Mixed—Many colors....
ROE Et ee Pkt. 10c _ Pompone—Double mixed; “small _flower- SN Ey oe Oe Pkt. 10c
Cactus Dahlia—Mixed colors; double
flowers of distinct and remarkable appear-
ance, the petals being quilled and curved loosely and gracefully arranged in large double oval heads of bloom; the seed of- fered will produce many beautiful varieties, including several colors; worthy of extend- CUR CUIL IM ATL TN elaine, os eke eters iene betes Pkt. 10c
SINGLE VARIETIES.
From their grace and beauty are much used for cut flowers; handsome bedding plants, flowering in great profusion in a large variety of color; seed sown in spring will produce plants that bloom from August until frost; 2 to 4 feet.
Single Large Flowering—Mixed Selfs and Striped. Many colors; many striped and SIOREEO font ede Chara ois Weare Pe fasey sc ena Oven aeance «fas Pkt ae
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppies.)
Showy summer flowering annuals, of the easiest culture, forming nice bushy plants, 1 foot high, which produce in wondrous profusion large saucer-shaped flowers of striking brilliancy; one of our finest garden plants.
Eschscholtzia.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
California—Sulphur, with orange cen- er Ae Ro ae cee Rone ee ee Le ne oy Pt: 5e Mandarin—Flowers bright scarlet; inner Sate Pie renee yes Pe Pe ke Pkt. 5c Rose Cardinal—Rich rosy purple, ex- ‘enmiely. PeauULiIUl (2. 2824 NO. Pkt. 10c SESS ae POR Ale RNS ela a Pkt. 5c
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FOUR-O’CLOCK. (Mirabilis. ) Good old-fashioned flower; fragrant, easy to grow and hundreds of blossoms. Mixed—aAIll colors........ Pkt 6eF (ox. Z5e
EVERLASTING OR STRAW FLOWER.
Six varieties. These can be cut in the bud state, dried and used in winter bouquets.
Acroclinium, Helichrysum, Amobium, Rho- danthe, Globe Amaranth, Xeranthemum.. Fe Gee a, See ee Sep Wag ae 5c each; 6 for 25c
GAILLARDIA.
Exceedingly beautiful annuals, making very showy plants, 1 to 2 feet high, for the flower garden. Grown in masses they are especially effective; large flowers, two or three inches across, produced from. early Summer until frost; unrivaled for cutting.
single ‘Mixed: Varieties... 2.25 . 22% Pkt. 5¢e
Lorenziana, or Double Flowering—Large round heads composed of 30 to 50 flowers, of orange, claret, amaranth, sulphur, etc..
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James Kelway—(Perennial.) The most beautiful variety grown; immense flowers, often 51% inches across, of dazzling crimson searlet, with narrow gold edge. Itis a hardy ‘perennial variety, flowering abundantly until frost. A grand garden plant, 2 feet high by 2 TCCPHLOTOUCH occ k Deets e oe oes Picts the
GERANIUM.
Single Mixed—They flower from seed the AirstlseasGw. Fee. es as ie Pkt. 10¢e
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS.
Rapid growing, interesting annual climb- ers, with ornamental foliage and singularly shaped fruit; 15 to 20 feet.
Fine: Maxed e:c203040 ie QOz.-40c; pkt. 5c
The following are handsome climbers, with delicately cut foliage; white, fringe-like flowers and pretty small fruits, some of them highly colored.
Momordica Balsamine—(Balsam Apple.)
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GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA. (Or Baby’s Breath.)
Perennial; white; fine for cutting; most valuable for bouquet making, either green or dried; should be in every garden.Pkt. 5c
HOLLYHOCKS. A superb collection. Grand summer and autumn flowering plants, bearing long
spikes of double flowers, 3 to 4 inches across. Hardy biennial, 5 to 8 feet high.
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Mammoth Fringed ‘“Allegheny”—An en- tirely new departure which has much to commend it. The mammoth flowers are wonderfully formed of loosely arranged fringed petals, which look as if made from finest China silk, and when cut are hardly. recognizable as a Hollyhock, having none of the formality of the ordinary type. The color varies from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. The plants are of majestic growth, sending up spikes 6 to 7 feet high, and are of a strong constitution, not being troubled with the disease so prevalent among: Holiyhocks«.. 2. is: Pkt. 10e
HELIOTROPE.
Lemoine’s Giant—Hybrid. These are grand
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improvements. The clusters of bloom .are immense; many measure 6 inches across; deliciously fragrant; colors, lavender, white, Tlie (isis) OS ee re rea Pkt. 10c¢
HUMULUS JAPONICUS. (Jap. Hop.)
Probably the most rapid climber grown, in three or four weeks’ time attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet; resembling the common hop, but being an annual, attains full perfection the first season. The foliage is luxuriant, making a dense covering.... Pkt. 5c
New Japanese Variegated Hop—A _ strik- ingly beautiful variety of the above. The leaves of rich green are blotched and marked with white and egray...... Neen en ra
bee-eee.. 8 wt YL akin iat Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c
IPOMOMEAS.
The Moon Flower—White-seeded. very great success in northern Colorado, un- less started very early inside in pots......
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“Heavenly Blue’—Does well in Colorado climate. Flowers 4 to 5 inches across, in large clusters, of light blue with a yellow throat. It is also a splendid conservatory climber Pkt. 10c
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LOBELIA.
These are indispensable plants, with trail-
ing branches 6 to 9 inches long; flowers of |
charming blue; for hanging over vases and baskets.
LOBELIA—ERINUS VARIETIES. Gracilis—Light blue; slender LE Tg Age A cB 2 a eae a al a
COMPACTA VARIETIES.
Little, round, compact plants, 4 to 6 inches high; splendid for edgings, beds and ribbon gardening.
White Gem—Pure white........... Pkt. 10¢ Crystal Palace—Dark blue; the finest for (EEEEE LU A pie a Pkt. 10¢
PERENNIAL LOBELIAS.
A hardy perennial variety, with spikes of splendid shades of rose, red, lilac, purple, etc.; in bloom from July to October; 2 feet
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LARKSPUR.
Popular annuals for summer garden deco- ration; the splendid flowers are of varied colors and are borne on long spikes, bloom- ing within a few weeks’ time.
Giant Rocket—A much improved type, the
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MYOSOTIS. (Forget-Me-Not.)
Bushy plants, 6 to 12 inches high, bearing elusters of lovely small flowers. They are perennials and hardy enough to remain in the open ground, excepting in very cold lati- tudes, where they should be well protected. If sown early in the house they will flower
| the first season.
Myosotis-Palustris — Hardy perennial; large flowering; dark blue.......... Pkt. 10¢
MIGNONETTE.
Mignonette—Defiance.
This deliciously fragrant flowering plant is the most popular annual grown. Mignon- ette does best in as cool a situation as pos- sible; when exposed to the full force of the summer heat it begins to form seeds, some- times before the spikes are fully grown.
Large Flowering—The common, sweet AGEN ENC a fs Sie cia kts ns PEt: 5e: 4% oz. 25e
Machet—A dwarf, French variety, with
| broad spikes of very fragrant reddish flow-
ers; one of the best varieties for either gar- den or pot culture....... PEL. 5C: 44-02; 20C
New Golden Machet—Distinct new variety of the above, of the same compact and ro- bust habit, but differing from the type by
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its massive spikes of golden-yellow blos- SOMAS Sto sce ee a1 ae aa ie eee Pkt. 10c; 144 oz. 25¢
Allen’s Defiance—Maegnificent, even in the open ground. Its full, round spikes, when grown under favorable conditions in the greenhouse, are of a gigantic size, “measur- ing from 12 to 15 inches long, with individ- ual flowers of enormous size and of an in- tensely rich perfume....Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 25¢e
Golden Queen—Golden-yellow flowers; dense dwartuerowlls 2 so 00 et gt ee dR Set Ae Ee os Pkt. 5ce3. 5% 07.15e;3. 17072. 25¢
Red Victoria—A very fine, distinct, pro- fuse-flowering variety of dwarf, branching habit, bearing large and compact trusses of deep red flowers, very fragrant..Pkt. 10c
Bird’s Mammoth—Largest variety grown; under proper cultivation the spikes average 12 to 15 inches long; are very full and ex- ceedingly fragrant; it is not only a splendid
Mignonette for garden culture, but for preenhouse’ and pot: culture... :...0. 52.0% PPPS Perino ge are cae Pkt. 10e; 4% oz. 25¢ MARIGOLD.
These annuals are old favorites in our gardens, but have been greatly improved recently in size and doubleness of flowers. They are very effective for groups and masses.
DOUBLE AFRICAN MARIGOLDS.
Double African Mixed—Yellow and OFAC Zhe ees 520 os adie see ee Pkt. 5¢
Eldorado—Immense flowers, 10 to 14 inches around; exceedingly double; prim- rose, lemon, orange and golden shades; 3 LOGE § oh cele, epee id Pier shad ins ea eee a Pkt. 5¢
DOUBLE FRENCH MARIGOLDS. Double French Mixed—One foot....Pkt. 5c
NEW FRENCH MARIGOLDS.
Legion of Honor “Little Brownie”—One of the prettiest and handsomest of the Mari- golds. The plants grow 9 inches high, are insect and drouth proof, and will bloom from the middle of summer until late in the fall. The flowers are of a rich golden-yel- low, marked with velvety brown; splendid for border or pot: plant nud s2oeee. 4. 24 Pkt. 5c
MIMULUS.
New Mammoth Mixed—A magnificent strain of enormous size; 1 foot...... Pkt. 10c
Moschatus—(Musk Plant.) One-half foot; foliage emits a strong, musky perfume; yel- MSY © soles ben's ofein: Soh pode kel Bio SA Pkt. 10c
NASTURTIUMS
TOM THUMB VARIETIES.
The improved Dwarf or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums are unrivaled in beauty and ef- fect. When planted in poor soil they flower most profusely and remain long in bloom.
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Golden King—Grand flowers; 3 inches
across; deep golden-yellow and maroon bIOtCHES ..\..\ sc. ele eee PEt: e Aurora—Salmon, rose (mottled blush white), garnet blotches.............. Pkt. 5e Gem—Sulphur, spotted maroon....Pkt. 5c Pearl— White... < .s2epeen aes eee Pkt. 5c Beauty—Striped yellow and red...Pkt. 5c
Prince Henry—Creamy white, spotted and
tipped dark scarlet .3 ics. cess ae ee eee Pkt5e King Theodore—Dark scarlet maroon; dark foliage. .-.0*. cna eects abe Coe PEEING Empress of India—Brilliant crimson, dark foliage; very effective... ...........tes Pkt,.5¢ Chameleon—Peculiarly marked with crim- son, bronze and golden-yellow....... Pkt.--5e A Special Mixture of the above eight named ‘SOFrtS# 225. eee Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25¢
TALL OR CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS.
Beautiful and luxuriant annual climbers, for trellises and arbors; of easiest culture, bearing their gorgeous flowers in profusion until killed by frost; 6 to 10 feet.
Mixed—Contains many beautiful sorts.. ET AE en yet Ae Pkts. 5c and 10c; 1 -oz2d0e¢
Tall Rose—A fine shade............ Pkt. 5¢ King Theodore—Velvety dark crimson, dark foliage .. ..s\sis We eaten bn One Pkt. 5c Yellow, Spotted Crimson........... Pkt. 5c
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Remmi CUO .28 ad Shire ened BAe Pit. 5c Pearl—Creamy white.............. PES Purple—Rich shade of purple violet.....
Pee. sk ce ia a te oes’ aiea'e ss Pkt. 5e¢ Straw—Striped scarlet............. PEE 5C Vesuvius—Brilliant, fiery rose...... Pkt. 5c Scarlet—Glowing vermilion........ PET. 5¢ Chocolate—Unique color........... Pkt. 5c Special. Mixture of the above ten sorts
Tale masturtiams, ali-firstclass.:....02...
NICOTIANA AFFINIS. (Ornamental Flowering Tobacco.) An annual with sweet-scented pure white, star-shaped flowers, 3 inches across, bloom- ing continually; height, 2 to 3 feet.... Pkt. 5c
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| nuals, known as “Love in a Mist,” “Devil in
a Bush,’ ete.; foliage feathery, in which
large, double, charming blue or white flow-
ers are set; 1 to 2 feet high......... PEt. 5c OXALIS.
Pretty little half-trailing annuals, for hang-
ing baskets and vases; sion.
Mixed "colors ——<e- he} oy. 8 see. Pkt. 10c¢
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Pansies.
PANSIES
GIANT FLOWERS, UNIQUE COLORS, SPLENDID VARIETY.
Pansies require good, rich soil, and plenty of moisture. They do best here on the east side of the house or any partially shaded place. Remove all seed pods and dry blos- soms, and a succession of lovely blooms can be had from spring until late in the fall. Seed can be sown early in the house in shal- low boxes or in open ground as soon as it can be worked, and transplanted again when large enough to handle.
Our Superb Mixture—These magnificent Pansies, for gorgeous colors and mark- ings, are the finest giant flowering varieties in cultivation. They include the French and
VARIOUS NAMED PANSIES.
King of the Blacks—.............. PEL..5e Snow Queen—Pure white.......... Pkt. 5c Rex—Solid deep purple............ Pkt. 5c Bronze—Golden bronze ........... Pkt. 5c EU RS Se Pkt..5e Blood Red—Velvety.............. Bit: -20c
Cardinal—A rich brown scarlet, the bright- est red Pansy grown; the three lower petals are marbled with a large dark blotch.
Pkt. "10e
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Lord Beaconsfield—Deep purple violet, shading off to a white hue; prettiest blue on the list; the seed we offer of this is the im- proved and more expensive stock. What is prettier than an entire bed of this lovely WATICEV oe OY Tees ee ee ha cease Sie Pkt. 10ce¢
GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES. These are remarkably large Pansies,
' which, for size of flowers and robust growth,
eclipse by all odds any known strain. Mixed Colors——. eo ee Pkt. 15c¢
PETUNIAS.
Few, if any, plants are more deservedly popular than these for bedding purposes, greenhouse or window culture, producing showy flowers in profusion. Although per- ennial, they flower in a few weeks from the seed.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Fine Mixed—Many beautiful colors and CoMmnB AOS =50 0 Gel. Us hose « PGs J. ee Pkt 5c
Striped and Blotched—In splendid mix- HIDES 3 5, 5 2A ere Sage eae ee Pkt. 10¢c
Large Single Hybrid—Fringed. Flowers average four to five inches across, of innu- merable shades, colors and markings, all EOE EE oi of bi E22 21 epee See Pkt. 25¢c
Fancy Fringed Double Petunias—Revela- tion of beauty of form and color. They em-
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Dwarf—Mixed colors ............. Pkt. 10c
Improved Star Phlox—Pure stock and much improved in size: choice colors, , AHIXEM Pe le. Son ew Pkt. 5e¢
HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX.
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brace a wide range of colors and combina- tions, including delicate mauve, porcelain blue, white, garnet and velvet shades. The delicate blue and white flowers are particu- larly Neteworthy cee ee ee Pkt.-25€ German Show Pansies, the Royal Prize Pan- sies, the Butterfly and Improved Giant Tri- mardeau, the rich-stained Bugnot or High- land Pansies, an assortment sure to please, and the very best mixture we have to offer. Liberal pkt. 20c; half-size pkt. 10c; large pkt. of about 500 seeds 40c.
German Finest Mixed—A splendid mixture for bedding purposes, including many of the best colors in proper proportions; thrifty, free-blooming varieties.............. Picts 10¢
PHLOX DRUMMONDI.
There can be no stronger proof of the value and beauty of Phlox than the extent to which it is grown. For beds and mass- ing nothing can surpass these beautiful an- nuals. They produce immense trusses of large, brilliant flowers of numberless hues throughout the summer; 1% feet high.
Phlox D.—Good mixture........... Pidoe
Good Mixture—For a low price; this is good value, as it contains many beautiful colors and some of the fancy show varieties, and just as free blooming as any....Pkt. 5c
LARGE FLOWERING PHLOX.
An improved strain with extra large, per- fectly round flowers, with-petals overlapping each other.
Brilliant Scarlet—))..)..2ahe bey ©: Pkt. d0e Bure: Wiiiteeeisisde steel tue oe acts Pkt. 10¢ Crimson with White Eye—....... Pkt. 10ec
Large Flowering—Mixed colors...+ «xt. 10c
Dwarf Phlox—These form little, round, compact bushes about six inches high, thickly studded with flowers; splendid for beds, edging and pot culture.
Pure, Wihite=—viiies hae es Pkt. 10¢e Rosy Salmon—Rosy carmine eye.Pkt. 10¢c Brilfiant Scarlet-—2.i)/y.. 64 2 Gas Pkt, ve
Magnificent, hardy, flowering plants, grow- ing into strong bushes from two to three feet high, bearing immense heads of large, waxy
; >, flowers of lovely shades of color.
Large Flowering Hybrids—Mixed.Pkt. 15ce
POP PLES.
Tulip Poppies.
It may be safely said that no other flower produces a more brilliant display of colors and abundance of blooms than the improved Poppies we now offer. New developments are annually taking place, both among the annuals and perennials. Seed snould be sown early, where they are to stand, as they are not easily transplanted.
SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES.
Mixed Single—Many beautiful and showy
COMES 2 ew Ee. ee ee Pkt. Se; Dop72 25a English Scarlet—The common field Poppy of "Brita >. 3s. fo eee Pkt, =5e
Fire Dragon—F lowers four inches across, of brilliant scarlet, with black spots mar- Sined: white... NA Pkt 5¢
Armenian Tulip Poppies — (Glaucum.) Plants 12 to 14 inches high, each producing fifty to sixty vivid scarlet flowers. The two outer petals form a saucer, surrounding two erect petals, giving a very unique and hand- some appearance of scarlet tulips..Pkt. 10¢
New Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy—This new variety is one of the most showy and Satis- factory. The plants, by the middle of July, are covered with their large buttercup, yel- low, Poppy-like blossoms, and continue to bloom until frost; height, two feet; quite bushy, with beautiful feathery glaucus foliage yi. cess eee? eee ae ae Pkt. 10¢
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Shirley—Single and semi-double. The col- ors range from purest white through pinks of all shades to glowing scarlet without black; some are red with white edges, and others veined and streaked and flaked from the center out in the most charming confu- sion. In mixed colors. Pkt. 5c; large pkt. 25c
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES.
Peony Flowered—A magnificent class; immense double flowers, in form resembling
Peowes’ PULE WICC weak ck feist a se a's Pkt 5C Ghamois’ RoSe—. sad.03 06.5... aa els Pikct. 5e Mixed, Many Colors—............. Pkt. o¢
Double French Ranunculus Flowered Pop- pies—Mixed colors. Exceedingly beautiful double flowers, about two inches across, of every imaginable shade, color and variega- tion; very profuse and continuous blooming; height, two feet...... Pkt. 5c; large pkt. 25c
Double Carnation Flowered—A magnifi- cent class of large globular flowers, often a foot in circumference; of the greatest va- riety of colors. The petals are finely slashed and fringed. Plants 2% feet high. Mixed HOTS id soe Oe eR PEERS Wiss ae he Pkt. 5c
Golden Gate Poppies—Recall to mind every color you have seen in Poppies, then imagine every conceivable combination of colors—striped, blotched, edged and_ bor- dered, on both single, semi-double and double flowers, and you will have but a faint idea of the wondrously varied beauty of the new Golden Gates Poppless. fae 2 <5 ole Rak Pkt. 10¢
HARDY PERENNIAL POPPIES.
New Oriental Hybrids—Containing charm- ing new colors—pink, blotched purple, blood red, blotched black, glowing scarlet, reddish
orange, salmon, etc.; hardy perennials. WhtXea VCOMGES “Ares. Baas oe eas sees Oo. Pkt ade Oriental Scarlet—................ Pkt: ole
Iceland Poppies—Although hardy peren- nials, these Poppies bloom the first season from spring-sown seed. The fragrant, ele- gant, satin-like flowers are produced from the beginning of June to October. The flow- ers last quite a week if cut as soon as open. WESC IMAM CCOLOIS:. ic. ce es tees elkar. ilike
For a Large Poppy Bed—A general mix- ture is here offered of all varieties here listed suitable to plant together; enough for Bede e tee: shy LOO Teetw.i os. eee wed ses 50e
DO NOT SEND EAST FOR SEEDS.
Our stock is more complete and larger than ever of High-Grade Flower and Vege- table Seeds, Bulbs, Roots and Garden Sup- plies. Can save you money.
PORTULACA.
In brilliancy and beauty of color Portu-
lacas are unrivaled. They delight in sunny situations, where they rapidly carpet the ground.
Finest Single—Mixed. In great variety; large flowers of most brilliant colors..... BES Gada: YS toe haane fe ore ones Biieipe: a 'oz.. 40¢
Double Mixed—Unsurpassed for brilliancy and beauty. From first-class seed over one- half of the plants will produce magnificent double flowers; these can be transplanted eight inches apart as soon as they bloom, thus making the entire bed of double flow- CESG 7) Ce oka. Bees. Pets Mes 14° 07. .75e
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PYRETHRUM.
Hardy Pyrethrum—Height 2 feet. A val- uable perennial plant, producing the most beautiful Daisy-like flowers on long stems, of bright colors, such as rose, flesh-pink, white, crimson, etc., the cut blooms lasting nearly a week. .
Single Large Flowering—Mixed..Pkt. 10c
Pyrethrum Aureum—(Golden Feather.) Yellow foliage plant used for edging. Pkt. 5c
HARDY PRIMROSES.
These are among the best of the early spring blossoming plants. With a slight pro- tection they will stand the winter, but do better if protected by a cold frame.
Japonica—(Japanese Primrose.) Bright and showy flowers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; mixed colors..
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Vulgaris—The common yellow English Primrose; flowers fragrant and of a light Callaly=Vewl Owe CQO: at ain = a4 Ieige, ilire
SCABIOSA, OR MOURNING BRIDE.
The “Mourning Bride” of our old gardens, but much improved in size, color and double-
ness; colors white, carmine, lilac, maroon, ete.; excellent for bouquets. POW aAI—— MKC G 6 Wikies othe ad 0 cele ores Pkt DC Tall Mixed—Height 2 feet......... Pity oe
SALPIGLOSSIS.
Salpiglossis—Large Flowering Mixed... Plt? 5e
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Salpiglossis—Emperor.
NEW SALPIGLOSSIS EMPEROR.
This new variety forms only one leading stem and bears on its summit a veritable bouquet of the most beautiful flowers, each one richly veined with gold and much larger than the finest of the grandiflora EV RCS ASCE CEL. Deo sw ao a eee ae Pkt. 10c
SWEET WILLIAM.
As now improved they make matchless border plants with heads of bloom of great Size and wonderful beauty; should be in every garden. Height 1% feet.
Perfection—Single, mixed......... Pkt Se
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STOCKS, OR GILLIFLOWERS.
Large Flowering Ten Weeks’ Stock. This magnificent strain is without a rival for open ground planting, attaining a height of 2% feet. The spikes of bloom are very long and the individual flowers are enormous in size and very double. Rosy Morn—Delicate rosy flesh...Pkt. 10c
Mount Blanc—Purest white...... Pkt. 10c
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Blue Bells—Pretty shade of blue.Pkt. 10c¢
Princess May—Large double flowers of the most excellent shape and of the most ex- quisite yellow, extremely early flowering, in fact the first Ten Weeks’ Stock to bloom.
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Cut and Come Again—About 2 feet high. It produces from spring to late fall pure white beautifully shaped double flowers. It throws out numbers of side blossoms, each of which bears a cluster of blossoms, and the oftener they are cut the better they seem to Tike ib ota a pike oi nicis Se eee’
Colossal Stocks—Mixed colors. . ke 36e
RICINUS—CASTOR OIL PLANT.
Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing foliage; annual, with palm-like leaves, much used for sub-tropical effect on the lawn or for center of beds. Ricinus can also be grown successfully in pots, and in this way are very desirable for porch or for house plant in the winter.
Ricinus—(Gibsoni
Coccineas.) Height 6
feet. Stalks and leaves of a bright, metallic bronze color; fruit crimson. Finest mixed Varieties” oo eee Sn ee eee eee Pkt. 5e
Zanzibarensis—Have gigantic leaves, and the great size of the plants surpass any other variety. Four varieties in mixture...
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SUNFLOWER. (Helianthus.)
Stately growing annuals, with immense golden-yellow flowers; effective for garden decoration.
H. Californicus—Extra large and very double. Height 6 feet. The most desirable oi all annual suntlowers. 22 ee Pk. 5e
Globosus Fistulosus—Height 6 feet. Flow- ers immense, from 12 to 15 inches in diame- ter; globular and extremely double.......
fl re ily Rata Re amet Sus Pkt.5c; “ozibe
Mammoth Russian—The giant among Sun-
| flowers; immense single heads, full of seeds. Grand Rouge—Brilliant crimson..Pkt. 10c |
Pkt. 5c
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SWEET PEAS FOR 1904
HEADQUARTERS FOR CALIFORNIA GROWN SEED. NO BETTER COLLECTION TO BE HAD
The most popular named sorts—new varieties and splendid mixtures. Our stock was grown under contract by a special grower of Sweet Pea seed in California, where the best is now obtained for the trade the country over.
SPECIAL NOTICE Only the cream of the Sweet Peas are offered in the following list.
There are too many varieties on the market--several hundred—many
of them are duplicates under different names, and many not desirable.
By careful study and comparison
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we have selected only the handsomest, largest flowering and freest blooming of the different shades of pink, red, lavender, etc.; also the variegated and striped combinations and have culled out until we have a collection to offer that will surely please anyone. Will say to those who have been accustomed to send- ing away for their seeds we are prepared to supply you as well and save you money.
HOW TO PLANT.
First dig a trench about 16 inches deep, |
12 inches wide, fill in 6 inches with old, fine manure, then 6 inches good soil; plant the seed about 1 oz. to 8 feet, and cover 3 inches.
Our Evergreen L. and Garden Fertilizer can be used in place of old fine manure. Mix it thoroughly with the soil. See Fer- tilizers.
All 5e pkts. 50c per dozen; 6 for 25c.
All 10¢c pkts. $1 per dozen; 3 for 25c.
WHITE VARIETIES.
Blanche Burpee—Eckford’s Giant White. The flowers are pure white, mostly four on a stem, of extra large size and good sub-
StaNCe oc. ae es Bee se: 107.) 10€ The Bride—Large, white; one of the best. Black, seedsi'r cn. 45 SAS Sow 5est oz. 10c Emily Henderson—White; early; splendid <0 EE en es eee ae ae Pkt. 5e;- 4: 02. 10e
The seed of White Sweet Peas, except The Bride, seem to be more delicate than other varieties and does not always come __. up well, especially if planted veri early; would advise planting thickerS&
PINK AND WHITE VARIETIES.
Blanche Ferry—Rose, pink, stand- ards; white wings tinged with pink. EES Sea 6 SR ey eee Pat. per, 1107-106
Extra Early Blanche Ferry—Same as above, except about two weeks earlier, and vines not quite so tall.
Oe EA eee aa Pkq: be: 2-072 10¢
Earliest of All—New; pink and white; same as Extra Early Blanche’ Ferry, but the earliest to bloom of any | Sweet Pea on the market..........
PINK VARIETIES.
Blushing Beauty—Very fine, deli- cate flesh pink, hooded form....... SA ead we he we Shee Pkt. 5c; 1: oz. .10c
Lovely—Soft shell pink; truly most SCE aE ee gs Pkt 5e;> i oz. 10¢
Katherine Tracy—Color, a_ soft Shade of pink, precisely the same shade in wings and standards; perfect in form, exquisitely beautiful in color.
Sg eee Pkt. 5c; 1. o2..10c
Prima Donna—A beautiful shade of SESE gic yh Se woe Kie.oes +d OZ:-10e
Royal Rose—Deep rosy pink...........
Lease eat Us ede ee oe hee 8 Pia. 56: .1,02.40¢
Prince of Wales—Bright rose pink, large and superior in every way.Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10¢
Venus—Light salmon, suffused with buff, distinct and charmins shade... oo... 5.024) RE EAS ee a Oey atrictr ge PERE B Pkt. 5es oz, 10e
Lady Penzance—The standard is a beauti- ful laced pink, touching orange, while the wings are a darker and purer pink. Truly a superb flower, of large size, exquisite color,
| very striking and distinct..Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10c
Lady Mary Curry—Bright orange-pink, very bright and showy, and the best of this SUPA ae oes re nee a ey eee ne Pkt be:d-oz. 10e
STRIPED AND VARIEGATED PINK VARIETIES.
Gray Friar—This is decidedly gray in col- or, unlike any other Sweet Pea in cultiva- tion. The flowers are very large and of fine hooded form, while the light gray color makes a most distinct and pretty effect, both
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Mrs. Jos. Chamberlain—One of the largest and handsomest of the striped varieties; white ground, heavily striped and flaked With, bright: FOSey oi. et Phi je; 1 one ave
Aurora—Gigantic expanded shell-formed
flowers; striped orange rose on white..... PE PR SV ete) og Chey snes Plas hes sl oz. 0c America—Bright cardinal and _ white
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BLUE AND LAVENDER VARIETIES.
Captain of the Blues—Of large, expanded form; standard purple-mauve; wings lighter,
shading to pale blue; not so dull as some | ! | primrose yellow... 22h. see Pkt. 5e: 4. 62,406
EAL bets Rea a ET ENR Bans set EAE BEC? A Oe aed largest -
others; a pretty blue and a noble flower..
Navy Blue—New and _ distinct; size; deep violet blue; the only sweet pea £hadi issoOf 3 tele plae “Colot. oe esl eee
Countess of Radnor—Large ee of 7 pure Shi levenderi so... te ee Pk. 5e:- 1 87. 10E
New Countess—An improved Countess of Radnor, in which is eliminated the reddish cast in standard, the flowers being a clear light lavender. The shade is very attractive when seen in a large bouquet composed solely of this variety.
Emily Eckford—Rosy purple standard and
bluish purple wings, changing to almost blue.
when open a day; quite distinct and very DUCECY ee he ek i eee Pkt. 5621507. 10
Dorothy Tennant—Very large, round, shell-
formed flower of rosy heliotrope, deepening °
as the flowers age......... PRE 5¢; 407: 10¢€
Countess Cadogan—The large flowers, when first opening, resemble those of Cap- tain of the Blues, but soon change to a light bluish purple in standard and clear blue in wings. The color effect is that of a bright blue; very attractive in shade and of finest form
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MAROON.
Stanley— A magnificent large flower; standard rich mahogany brown; wings gar- NEE, MIATOOB Ys. vs. bee Cae Pit. de: A oz..i0e
Black Knight—Very deep maroon; some- what deeper than Stanley..Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 10e
Shahzada—Noticeable for its size, form and abundance of blooms; color, rich, dark maroon, with a shade of purple...........
Py ne aa dg ply oe Fe Pity 503) 17,07,2106
Othello—Deep, glossy maroon, a color not before attained; it is of first-class form, of splendid size and substance; a very free MIOORNEE .o0 LF 2 ce lace anette Pipe? bor ive
RED VARIETIES.
Firefly—An intense glowing crimson scar- let; large flower; a profuse bloomer.....
WARS CARS Se ee ee Pkt. 5c: oz, 10e
Mars—Bright, fiery crimson, deepening with age; a large, expanded flower........
ual es Stan AS he Ai BAR ae Pkt. -5e7tt .o7s she
Salopian—Pure cardinal; the best type of this shade; is a shade deeper than Mars or Firefly, which commends it in addition to its fine: foriit:.A22'7 tee Bee ee. Pkt: 5ese Some
Cardinal—The deepest crimson........ Aes OR Sateen ome Pkt. 5c; -oz. 10e
YELLOW VARIETIES. Mrs. Eckford—A large flower of charming
Primrose—Pale primrose yellow, novel andedistinetsn (aes Pt. 5c; 7) oz: a0e
Stella Morse—Primrose yellow, tinged with bluish pink, well formed, graceful flow- ers; has become very popular: |... ee
Brin 4 ke NR PM te ah Sg oer Pkt. 5e; 1 o02z.-40¢
SWEET PEAS IN MIXTURE.
Good Mixed—A great variety of colors, free flowering and good value............. -,lvog. 5e;'4 Ib. 15¢;° % ib. 250; 2 i 40e
Choice Large Flowering—Mixed; contains many named sorts and hybrids; large flower- DOV ATICUICS so cies ee ae Oe eee oe eee PRE de:
1 oz. 10c; We ib 20e;- 4% hs. s5e2 2 1b ae
Mixed New Giant Hybrids—This is a first- class mixture of large flowering sorts, pre- pared from a well-studied and carefully ar- ranged fomula, and contains many new and very best varieties grown......... Pisce
1 oz. 10c; % Ib. 250; J421b: 406: ft tps ise
OUR SPECIAL MIXTURE.
No better mixture than this is offered by any seed house. It is made up in proper proportions to best please from the follow- ing thirteen varieties which are the cream of all the above-named sorts. You get the best from the entire list and know the va- rieties you are to have, thus making a very select mixture sure to please. Remember that thirteen best varieties in mixture is far superior to fifty or seventy-five, as in the latter you are sure to get many inferior colors not desirable; besides, if you wish to select large bunches of flowers of one shade, you can better do so from our Special Mix- ture of the following thirteen varieties only:
Blanche Burpee—Eckford’s Giant, white. Blanche Ferry—Best pink and white. Earliest of All—New pink and white. Butterfly Improved—Light with blue edge. Gray Friar—Decidedly gray; fine.
Navy Blue—Largest size, deep violet blue. Countess of Radnor—Pure light lavender.
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Black Knight—Very deep maroon. Salopian—Pure cardinal; fine.
Lady Mary Curry—Bright orange pink. Prince of Wales—Bright rose pink. Katherine Tracy—Light or shell-pink.
Stella Morse—Charming primrose yellow. PEs. 56 and 10c; 1.027. 15¢; 2 oz. 20c; % ieee: oe 1. GoCl ew ks 1 Ib. $1.25
Do not be deceived by special offers of Sweet peas by some seedsmen. Packets con- taining 10 seeds, 12 seeds, 24 seeds.
Our Special Mixture here offered is much better than many collections, as you get in a 5c packet, about seventy-five seeds from thirteen best varieties in the entire list of named sorts. 10-cent packages contain about 200 seeds; 15-cent packages about 400 seeds.
DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. Double White—Very clear white........ ‘gale Be een go) Rie ed base Pk¢ 5e: 1 oz.-10e
Double Boreatton—A deep maroon...... (Sie epee po" 2 ao ee Pkg Oe > 1-027. 106
Double Mixed—One-half dozen varieties sRGB alana late Wade aoe eee Pkt, be; 1 oz. 10c
la \\. AGS New Mammcoth Verbena. “S&S
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CUPID SWEET PEAS.
New Dwarf—White; height 6 inches; a novelty; fine for edgings, low beds and for Borvewibere us. goles i cs.. PeeTbesst: oz. 15e
Pink Cupid. ii). ce al PEE Se) 1 02: 15¢ PERENNIAL PEAS.
(Lathyrus Latifoleus. )
Hardy climber, growing 6 to 8 ft.;: of easy culture.
GPimnSON i fiche ck Caen PEL: 5¢; Looz.' 20ce Pink Beauty—........... Pkt. 5e; 1 02. 20¢ VERBENAS
New Mammoth Verbenas—Largest and best of all. For garden beds or massing the Verbena is unrivaled. Flowers are of the most brilliant colors, blooming continually from spring until late in the autumn.
New Mammoth Verbena—In splendid mix-
COTE ee Ss Sete ee Cede eke eS Pkt. 10c¢ PAIRG Are ee fiche, © oss aoe eae, a Pkt. 10¢ Bright, scaticest aay. sss. hope oes Pkt. 10¢ BE eg en epee ee oe es bn we Pkt. 10c¢ Sef overs Pay Ae ea ae ee Pkt. 10¢
Fine Mixed—A very good strain...Pkt. 5¢
WILD CUCUMBER
Very rapid climber; grows in any soil; 20 to 30 feet high; desirable for covering porches, arhors, ete... 52... Pkt. 5e; 1 oz. 25e
Wild cucumber seeds, if planted after the hard frosts have passed, should first be cut out at the germ end to the white and soaked 24 hours, then they will germinate quickly.
ZINNIAS
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LARGE FLOWERING DWARF DOUBLE ZINNIAS.
For gorgeous summer and autumn display there is nothing that can equal in effective- ness the improved dwarf, compact-growing, large-flowering Zinnias; growing only 2 feet high and bearing flowers of immense size, perfectly double, showing no center, and as perfect in form as Dahlias.
Double White..é's..< :': Sis ae cee Pkt. -5c Double: Scarlet............ tis aaeee eee Pkt. -5¢e Double Orange.......... nee aes Pkt. 5c Double . Canarny——.i. i). o. Siw wee ta ee Pist;- dC Jacqueminot—Rich, deep, velvety crimson, exactly the shade of the famous “Jack” TROBE U0) ei tala REPO ae ee eee Pkt: -10e Dwarf Double Mixed............... Pkt. '5¢e Zebra Zinnias—Mixed colors...... Pkt. 10c
DENVER SEED AND FLORAL COMPANY.
PALMS AND FERNS
Latania—Broad leaf palm, or Chinese Fan Palm; very popular variety; prices, most
| popular 7simesesachy uit +s. $1.00, $1.50, $3.00
Kentia.
Kentia—Is one of the hardiest of “Palms” and most desirable as a house plant; leaves narrow; price on most popular sizes, each
5 5 dSiethie big ot Eke eee ee $1.00, $1.50, $3.00
Cocus—A beautiful feathery-leaved little palm; just the thing for the dining table; Caeh 2. scsi. ss Se nes ok 75¢c to $1.50
Boston Fern—(Nephrolepis Bostoniensis.) One of the most useful and ornamental of the “Sword Ferns.” It is now grown by the thousand for the market in all the large cities, and is steadily increasing in popular- ity. In well-grown specimens the fronds at- tain a length of six or seven feet, like plumes arching over in every direction, in a most graceful manner. This beautiful fern is ex- cellent for outside planting in shady bor- ders. It is a very fine plant for hanging pots or baskets on the piazza in summer and conservatory or window in winter; price
gs bra Nines Deane Oa AS yA ee ee 15e to $1.50
JAPANESE GLOBE FERN.
A unique and handsome ornament for the greenhouse, conservatory or living-room window. The Japanese prepare this by fast- ening the rhizomes (creeping stems) of Da- vallia Bullata around a ball of moss while in a dormant condition. When wanted to
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grow they need only be immersed in water and hung up, immersing them again at re- quired intervals. The stock we offer is sec- ond-year growth, not the freshly made-up stock.
Freshly gathered and made-up stock pre- sents a cleaner and fresher appearance with- out any breaks in the surface, having never been subjected to handling in growing the balls. The results of the first’ season’s
growth, however, are far from satisfactory, especially to the amateur, as there is no established root system, and consequently many failures in starting the balls to grow. The balls which have been grown in Japan for uS one season have a well-established root system, the roots having penetrated the moss and every ball should come out satis- factory even in the hands of more unskilled AMAPeUL STOWERS: | DRICC ss oases ease claws es CT ae Ra) A ew 1st size 50c; 2nd size 75c
Spring and Seniner Bulbs and Tubers
DAHLIAS.
MRS. WINTERS.
“Colorado City, Colo. ' “Mrs. Winters is the best white Dahlia I have seen. It has never shown an open center with me, and the outer petals are al- ways fresh, and well preserved. APOE al EL OP’?
One-fourth Natural Size.
THE GRANDEST OF ALL WHITE DAHLIAS. “Hillsboro, O.
“Your Dahlias all proved to be extra fine, especially Mrs. Winters. Everyone who saw the blooms thought they were immense and perfect in every particular.
“Mrs. J. A. LEMON.”
This from the grower:
“In offering this Dahlia, I believe I am in- troducing the best White Dahlia yet pro-
duced. The claim is a large one, but I be- lieve its merits will justify the claim. * * I originated it three years ago, and have watched it carefully, and have yet to see the first imperfect flower. Its color is a pure waxy white, which shows no tint or varia- tion even in the strongest sunlight. It blooms very freely, producing flowers from 5 to 7 inches in diameter, with beautifully pointed petals.. * * * Another good quality is that it never shows an open cen- ter. The plant grows to a height of 3 feet, and is of a rather spreading habit, and in type belongs to the cactus section, but the petals, although pointed, are rather broad.”
The above are our introductory notes of 2 years ago. And now after another year’s trial we find no reason to modify, but rather to increase its praise.
It is still the grandest of all white Dahlias. 25 cents each.
DOUBLE DAHLIAS.
Large-Flowering and Fancy Varieties, from the W. W. Wilmore celebrated Dahlia Farm; the cream of the entire list, carefully selected while the plants were in bloom; all choice, true to name and sure to please. Plant about May 1. Place the bulb on its Side, 5 inches below the surface, 2 or 3 feet apart. The soil should be rich and the plants thoroughly cultivated by stirring the soil frequently with hoe or fork until blooms appear. Water freely.
CHOICE BULBS—Started, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, except where noted; one-half dozen at dozen rates. If by mail, add 15c per dozen postage.
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Cactus and Decorative ‘Oarteties
Strong Tubers. Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. :
Ft. High, Approximate
Black Prince—(Decorative.) Very large; dark velvety maroon >. ..25 222-3 oe sae i: Cinderella—(Cactus.) Petals long and pointed and quite regular in outline; color, dark purple maroon; a very early and free
DIGSHIER. eyes SS REE Oh ere am on eek Ee 3 Countess of Pembroke—(Cactus.) Soft lilac.: shaded tomiavyender....) 2.4 2 ee 3 Denver—(Decorative.) Pure yellow; re- verse of petals shaded orange bronze..... 3 Earl of Pembroke—(Cactus.) Deep pur- ple JHATHONS TNE FOP AI Hees wee | ow. so PH 3 Grand Mogul—(Decorative.) Bright searlet tipped and streaked pure white.... 4
Germania Norva—(Decorative.) Color, bright pink; petals heavily serrated. (See
light flower on trade mark).............. 3 Gloriosa—(Cactus.) Bright scarlet, long curved petals; one of the best............. 4 Henry Patrick—(Decorative.) Pure
white; flowers are very large and pure in
GOIOE Soc Foe he ee Se Oe een eae 6
John Elitch—(Decorative.) One of the grandest of Dahlias; deepest red; very lone SLED emia oe Sane oh ee ee eno 6
Jennie Pearse—A lovely yellow Cactus of medium size, petals long and regular,
curving forward; early and free.......... 3 Lyndhurst — (Decorative.) Scarlet or yermnion: a noeplie AoOwer....-:+- 2... 4
Lucile — (Decorative.) A remarkably free bloomer, so much so that the whole plant appears one mass of pure sulphur
VOMGW > ob vlaies eos ne oa ee eee ee 3 Lady Penzance—(Cactus.) Purest yel- low: fine form: stems; Short..; 7. -Usesecu. 3
Mrs. Barnes—(Cactus.) A beautiful primrose color; flower well formed and a stems rather short for eut-
free bloomer:
: Ft. High, Approximate TINS nS 2 BA Se en as ES eee eee 4
Myrtle—(Decorative.) Very free flower- ing, of medium size; color, vivid scarlet.. 4
Mrs. Peart—(Cactus.) One of the grand- est of all Cactus Dahlias; color, a delicate
| creamy white 23: 2.3.2 2. 4. eee 3
Mrs. Linder—This new decorative Dah-
| lia we consider one of my best; its color is a beautiful creamy white, shading to blush | pink: Of perfect outline. ct... 442... eee 4
Nymphaea—(Decorative.) A pale pink
| flower of medium size: very valuable for | cutting. purposes?: ssi...) eee 3
Curay—(Decorative.) Deep blood red; flower very large and rather loosely con- structed; stems very long. . =:... 2330 4
Prince of Orange—(Cactus.) A beautiful true Cactus form; in color a blending of apricot, orange and bronze; very free..... re:
Show and Fancy Oarieties
Strong Tubers. Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Ft, High, Approximate
Annie Moore—A fine variegated flower of medium size;
color, a beautiful com-
bination of cherry, pink and white.’....... 3 A. D. Livoni—Rich pink; finely formed; a very handsome flower; 2): .cjaciet Ane 3
Bon Maza—(Uncertainty.) An old Dahlia,
but one of
the
best; white ground,
streaked and marbled in a curious manner
with bright red
Bon Ton—A fine ball-shaped flower of a
deep garnet
red;
sometimes tipped and
Ft. High, Approximate streaked with white; an extra fine Dahlia. 4
Floral Park Jewel—Rich purple red, tipped and striped with white; sometimes solid color; very early and free........... 3
Frank Smith—Rich dark maroon; gen- erally tipped with pure white, shaded into pink; one of the best. 5... 0. = ..0765 eon 5
Glori de Lyon—Pure white; the largest white Dahlia in cultivation; almost round as a ball. 22.0. S20. 2i3'Ce a 3
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Ft. H:gh Approximate Ft. High, Approximate
Ignacio—A remarkably healthy, strong- growing plant, with long stems and large,
full flowers; a deep, clear red..,.......... 4
John Forbes—Fawn color, striped ma- roon; very large and free, possessing all
the properties of a first-class flower....... 3 Kate Haslam—A beautiful, soft pink; Detals Dealer iy QUIERES. ot ke ake. 3
Kaiser Wilhelm—One of the grandest flowers in cultivation; of immense size and perfect form; deep yellow, tipped and
Siaged: with GCHErryered 1a.) . oe lek eee ee 4
Lady Mildmay—A very beautiful flower; white ground shaded to pale lilac; very
large and full; a free bloomer............. 3
Miss Dodd—Purest yellow; of exquisite form and color; a remarkably handsome
LINDY ETS hokte OMS Seed, 0 eect ha at eis yl ne a ena 3 Orine Emerson—A _ very handsome flower; borne on long stems; color, rich, dazzling red, shaded light cherry red...... 3 Orange King—Golden orange, shaded ochre; stem long and good form.......... 5 Princess Mathi!da—Pure white.........2% Prince Bismarck—Purple lake; a most pleasing color; very fine form; one of the ESI eRe RRR GRRE ie Be SE rs ks aie a Ge 5
Purple Gem—Rich royal purple, clear
and constant; this variety is a decided im- provement over the old varieties; a first- class flower.
Penelope—White ground shading to pale
PA WGIUGOT it dara cetal eae Baie ed ey aires be nbc a's a eek 3 Red Bird—Deep garnet red; fine for cut- (I ee YE eT, RR i ae ae 3 Snowdrift—A well-formed pure white HOWETA Wil Phe OMS SPEGTING: ce chici «gs aygihe a +e, wl hle 3 St. Elmo—Dark purple; long stem and TUM Te LL OWT ya a DINO. alta ee Sk aes ode si hite valfor ods hie ee 5 Snow—A beautiful, pure white, long stems, excellent, for GUuttin@. sae. co. .).s wae 4
The Cardinal—Deep cardinal red; stem LOM SLIM eLORs CLE UIINE, cat eiatinl cars cePeuie soe 4
Veridiflora—Introduced from England, and is a natural curiosity; its flowers are as green as the foliage, and are produced in profusion; for designing or decorative work with other colors it has no equal; plant dwarf and compact; an early DIO ONMETH ee halt Mean k ke usss cia sac ele shot iste 21%
Special Ofter—For .two .dollars, .we will send a choice collection in fifteen sep- arate varieties, our choice from the forego- ing lists, including red, scarlet, white, yel- low, variegated, etc.; all good varieties; pre- paid for $2.00.
Pompon or Bouguet List
Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Ft. High, Approximate
Catherine—Bright yellow; good form
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Cameliaflora—Pure white; a _ perfectly
formed flower of medium size............. 3
Comet—A pompon of rare attraction, producing an abundance of small ball-like flowers, in order ranging from deep red to
LEST eS Tea | WES S G ed an e 3% Daybreak—Rosy purple ................ 3 Eli Milard—Blush white; quite small
and well rounded; a prolific bloomer..... BS Hedwig Polwiz—Very free; color, red
hohe ead 1h ae lee eee Se Rs Ee eee ates 3
Pn ieee en ee te a Sk 2% Isabel—Vermilion; very fine............ 4 Little Prince—Quite small; widely va-
ried in color from deepest red to pinkish
SO tc Rs Fe ARS 5 60S ole Ja 5) SG) ow veid #0 0:8) e 3 Little Rex—Rosy pink; long stems; fine EON MCAT CMIAE Ee Wea Pee aks Ot lS ek es o's 4 Lottie Eckford—Pale pink ground, streaked and mottled with red............ 4
Ft. High, Apprcximate Midget—Pink shaded crimson; fine torm 3
Purity—Pure white; well rounded and LUE a ROM. LOOMIS x20 A5 csi eA idee s 3
White Aster (Guiding Star) — Pure white; excellent for cutting; petals fringed 4
LILIES.
Well-known sorts which any one can grow. The following are hardy and suitable for outside culture:
Lily Candidum—Pure white garden or ASCCE over cna bie ten Each 10c; 3 for 25c
Lily Auratum, or Gold Banded....Hach 20c Lily Speciosum Album—Pure white.....
SWEAR ET ie Tcs CAS ee el Seba WEN ot Lidtoucle vere. sces Each 20c Lily Speciosum Roseum—White spotted OFS Seat idies GRA a SOON Ee RP aaa oe ee Each 20c¢
Lily Tigrinum Double—(Tiger Lily)....
TG RRND AIRC he St ee Each 10c; 3 for 25c
Lily of the Valley—Very sweet and grace- ful; one dozen, 50c; large clumps, which Sve the BESt Tesulligy 2% . ca sjajers cere Each 50e
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TUBEROSES.
Excelsior Pearl.
This is a special selection of the most dwarf-double and full-flowered spikes; first size bulbs, 5c each; 6 for 25c; 40c per doz.; on dozen rates, if by mail, add 10c per doz.
Mam. Bulbs—These are very large, strong OS sec ee es tee oie eet tae 5e each; doz. 60¢e
GLADIOLUS.
If wanted by mail, add 10c per dozen for postage.
Fine Mixture of Choice Colors.......... Pag het ad sce 4 for 10c; 1 doz. 25c; 50 for 75e
Extra Fine Mixture — Select bulbs of choice colors.3 for 10c; 1 doz. 35c; 50 for $1
Lamoine’s Hybrid, or E’.tterfly Gladiolus—
Mixed GOlOTS 8? soos ee oS Each 5c; 1 doz. 50c Red and Scarlet—Varieties mixed...... Soa wie bt v, 6 ahve te eed emenete eats Sea ees 1 doz. 40¢ White and Light—Colors mixed.1 doz. 40c Pink—Varieties mixed........... 1 doz. 40c Yellow—Varieties mixed 1 doz. 50c¢
DENVER SEED AND FLORAL COMPANY.
New Giant Gladiolus—Enormous flowers, with gorgeous colors and marvelous mark- MS 7 Sse 10c each; 3 for 25c; 75c per doz.
EVER-BLOOMING CANNAS.
A choice collection of the best large flow- ering varieties. One of the grandest of plants, both in foliage and blooms, and they continue in bloom until frost. Price choice bulbs, 10c each; per doz. $1, except where noted.
Alphonse Bouvier—6 feet; green foliage; color, bright crimson; flowers large; a grand red.
Florence Vaughan—The highest type ot Canna flower, the petals being remarkably wide, rounded on the ends, of good sub- | stance, and flower very large. Though thickly dotted with bright red, its general effect in the flower beds is a rich orange- yellow; the foliage is green, splendid broad leaves; 4 feet.
Madam Crozy—4 feet; immense flower heads of the deepest vermilion, gold bor- dered; petals very wide and _ broadly rounded; foliage green; this variety has done more than any other to give Cannas their present great popularity.
Paul Marquant—414 feet; green foliage, strong flower spikes; extra large flower of a deep salmon color, smoothly shaded orange; petals are wide.
Queen Charlotte—3% feet; the famous German seedling; rich crimson scarlet, with wide gold border on every petal; broad green leaves; it is a profuse bloomer; one of the best.
J. D. Cabos—4% feet; leaves purplish green, stalks numerous, flowers large and round; color, exceedingly distinct apricot; its marked and novel color attracts much at- tention.
Egandale—4 feet; purple foliage; strong, compact flower spikes; color, currant red; the finest bedding Canna of its color.
Austria—Very large foliage, grand spikes of large canary yellow flowers, spotted with brownish red .\.().42.46.30 15c each; 2 for 25c
Italia—Large foliage, deep green, bordered white; very large Iris-shaped flowers, bright red, bordered with golden-yellow; belongs to what is called the orchid-flowered section.
od ol ek ee ee 15¢e each; 2 for 25c
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Paeontes
Fine, hardy plants, rivaling the rose in perfection of bloom, color and fragrance. They are at home in any climate or soil, but thrive best in a deep, rich, well-drained loam. They make a_ gorgeous display planted in beds, on the lawn, or planted sin- gly along a walk or herbaceous border. The paeony is perfectly hardy and generally able
to care for itself, but it does not follow that |
they enjoy neglect. Give them ample room in which to grow, keeping them free from weeds and grass and they will amply repay all the care given. A word to beginners. Don’t be alarmed when you see your newly set paeonies begin to turn brown in July and appear to be quite dead by August. This is natural and they will be on hand again in the spring.
The following varieties embrace a wide range of color and will be found very satis- factory.
Prices, except where noted, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Albiflora—A grand old Paeony; white; very large and fragrant.
Early Rose—An early pink variety; blooms right after the Old Red; the flowers are large and in clusters.
pure
Duke of Wellington—Ivory white with
creamy white center; very large.
Festiva Maxima—A rare variety of great beauty; exceedingly showy and of large size. Flowers perfectly double; pure, snowy white-tipped or flaked with small crimson spots at center; petals fine as summer silk; finest ‘white in, Guitivation. 2..........<22.s
Humei—A pink Paeony; very full and dou- ble; very large and showy; one of the latest in bloom. It wants to be mulched heavily in order to bring its flowers into perfection.
Pottsi—Dark purple red; very long stem; medium quality.
Golden Centre—This is not a large Paeony, but is a very good one; pure white, pale yellow center.
Late Rose—Similar to Early Rose, only it blooms later in the season. It is a fine rose- scented flower.
Lady Lenora Bramwell—Very large and sweet; silver rose.
Officinalis Rubra (Old Red)—Flowers of a bright scarlet crimson, quite double and globular; very early, rare and fine.
Rosea Superba—Fine, full rosy pink; ex- tra choice flower; very free bloomer.
Hardy Perennial Roots and Plants
NEW HARDY PHLOxX.
Most desirable hardy perennials, flowering abundantly from June until late in the
autumn. The immense flower heads often
measure from seven to nine inches across.
- Pure White—Small SINS a nyo eos 15¢ SRSA SS bs ee 15¢ White—With pink eye.................. Le Eight, Lavender—Choice............... 15¢ 2 OE eg oe ae eee 15¢ Purple—Very free bloomer............. 15e
The above six for 75 cents.
IRIS KAEMPFERI!, OR JAPAN IRIS.
The flowers are of the largest size and of the most beautiful shades. They are per- fectly hardy and flower in great profusion during June and July.
In assorted colors....20c each, or 6 for $1.00
German Iris—Assorted colors...........
Delphinium-Formosum — (Hardy Lark- spur.) One of the handsomest and most popular; has long spikes of bright blue flow- GES Ss yo aes ee Aa eet Clumps, each, 25c
Hardy Pyrethrum—Single, large flower- ing; several shades of pink and red; daisy- like flower; very desirable.Clumps, each 25c
Hardy Gaillardia—James Kelway. The most beautiful variety grown; immense flow- ers, often five and one-half inches across, of dazzling crimson scarlet, with narrow gold edge. It is a hardy perennial variety, flower- ing abundantly until frost. A grand garden plant; two feet high by two feet through.. Clumps, each, 25c
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Lychnis—Large fiower heads; bright scar-
Hardy Coreopsis—A handsome perennial; the flowers are golden-yellow, which are freely borne from June till frost; they are fine for euthineg 5 sO N yw Clumps, each, 25c
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HARDY PERENNIAL POPPY.
Criental Scarlet—A charming plant, pro- ducing numerous leafy stems about four feet high, which are covered with deep crimson flowers with black botch on each petal; in small DOES: PC SACHS Ws se. Gee eee pee eee
RF as Cee ee Strong clumps, each, 25c to 35¢e
Iceland Poppy—In colors of white, yellow and scarlet; hardy perennial and bloom freely through the summer; height one foot
Fis ge Fie diet Ee al arto Nae 15c each; 2 for 25c
Aquilegia Coerulea—(Rocky | Mountain Columbine.) Colorado state flower; in small pots, 10c; strong 2-year-old roots that will bloom freely first year, 25c.
Yellow Columbine—Strong roots....... 25¢ Any of the above, clumps, 25c each; 5 for $1.00.
Hollyhocks—Strong plants, all double, in red, white, pink, yellow and maroon....... PN hts LM | mee ies ee Nee aes 15 Ce OtOR eC
NEW DOUBLE RUDBECKIA GLOW.”
“GOLDEN
A glorious new plant that ought to have a place in every garden; of fine habit, vigor- ous growth, with early, continuous and im- mense blooming qualities; excellent, also, for cut-flower purposes; a large vase filled with these bright yellow flowers is a beauti- ful sight; height, six feet; and is perfectly DARCY oe ee hse ee Each, 15c; 4 for 50c
Dielytra—(Bleeding Heart.) Strong root. Fila teso, ose, SoMa hare act ae: ec are eee Sires Each, 25¢c
Dielytra.
Hardy Garden Pinks—Double flowers, as- sorted rich colors and possessed of the true clove scent; strong clumps....15c; 6 for 75c
Clematis Recta—A fine variety of shrubby habit, growing about 3 feet high with hand- some pure white flowers in very large, showy clusters, and fine for cutting; very effective
Gypsophila Paniculata, or Baby’s Breath— Perennial; white; fine for cutting; most val- uable for bouquet making, either green or dried; should be in every garden; small plants ()2oc he ae ae eee 10¢
Canterbury Bells—Biennial. “Cup and Sau-
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cer.” One of the most beautiful plants when in bloom that can be imagined. The bells, of beautiful colors, average 3 inches in
length, and the saucers 3 to 4 inches across, resembling in shape somewhat a cup and SAMGE? i2ia82 2)... 15e; ‘After 25e
Sweet William: 0.2447 5. 10¢c; 3 fer’ 25e
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS. ©
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora—One of the finest hardy shrubs in cultivation, the flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles in the greatest profusion, are white when they first open, but gradually change to rose color and remain in good condition for weeks; fine bush plant; height about 2 TECt et ds oP eee ee ee eee Each 35¢
Spireas Anthony Waterer—A valuable and distinct variety; it outshines all other spireas in brilliancy of color, being of a bright crimson; it is of dwarf dense growth, 24 inches; blooms all summer and fall; stron? plant... 33.c2.0. ssuk See ae Each 35c
Spirea Van Houttii—(Bridal Wreath.) The grandest of all the white spireas; it is a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any Sea- son, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, the foliage hardly showing... cae eo ee Each 35¢
Syringa—Common white, fragrant.......
Fe kbs Sa RE RIC Shea al Sit Se alae err Each 35c
Lilacs—Purple Persian... .... 5 Jsanteeee
sed Be tee Rit 6 Each 25c, 50c, 75e, $1.00
Lilac——W ITC |... ... cna. pie Each 50c, 75¢
Srowbailibyiee ..:.tsee. Each 35c, 50c, 75¢
Flowering Almond—Double rose..Each 35¢
Bush WHoneysuckle—Tartarian, forms a high bush with rose colored flowers; blooms in June andi Julv:s 3 i322 eee Each 35¢e
CLEMATIS. Jackmanii Superba—Deep violet purple; fine 2-year-old plants............... Each 75c¢c Henryii—A pure white; large flowers; ane’ 2-year-old plants :s 2c. Goo tee Each 75c
Paniculata—One of the most beautiful of our hardy fall-blooming vines; flowers are pure white, very fragrant; borne in large COUTTS ETERS 5 Mh Sie ARES Seite 4 hd a a ea
Strong 2-year-old plants, 40c each; 2 for 75c
Virginia Creeper—Our common Woodbine. This is almost indispensable in Colorado, as it is one of the easiest to grow and perfectly hardy....Strong roots, each, 15c, 25c and 35c
Cinnamon Vine—A rapid climber, suitable for porch or window; bulbs remain in ground permanently and the vine grows stronger each year. We can not recommend this too highly for this western climate, as it is not troubled with insects and worms and holds its foliage fresh and green until killed by frost, and seems perfectly hardy..........
Ree Rae ct ies ae CS Strong roots 10c; 3 for 25c
Monthly Fragrant Honeysuckle—F lowers bright red with yellow and buff markings at end of tube:...... Strong plants 35¢e and 50c
Hall’s Japan WHoneysuckle—Pure white, flowers changing to yellow; very free bloom- ing and fragrant...Strong plants 35c and 50c
Bignonia Radicans—(Trumpet Creeper.)
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Hardy ines
and Climbers
Rich orange scarlet; an exceedingly hand- SOMME VALTNC Merete rc a cet elec ATM aR es OR BDC
ANNUAL CLIMBERS.
Madeira Vine—A rapid climber, suitable for porch or window; grown in shade or sun. Flowers small, white. The bulbs should be taken up in the fall and stored in the cellar
SRST Oy cl SITE OO San pulps acs 46) tor’ 25¢
Cobaea Scandens—A beautiful climber for porch. This will also grow in a shady place; well started plants in pots..Hach 15c and 25c
CANARY BIRD VINE.
A rapid-growing summer climbing annual; growing 10 to 15 feet high. It will cover trel- lis work in the most graceful manner, pro- ducing hundreds of its pretty, fringed bright yellow flowers, which resemble a canary bird Withvexpan ded wale se (aes Wee Saat mete To
Speen ao ty Se anagem Strong plants in pots, 15c
Moonflower Grandiflora—At night and dur- ing dull days the plants are covered with an abundance of large, pure white, fragrant PLO WEE Sues ere aa tater conc cantare nanGUe 5: Su aan Ses am 8
... Well started plants in pots 15c and 25c
Ipomoea-Learii—Blue dawn flower; a ten- der perennial; useful climber for porch or walls; flowers pure sky blue, produced in the greatest profusion from midsummer LT Ga at eat] Tae ea ll oe renee anny Each 15c and 25c
Geranitums
Price for plants in two and a half-inch pots, 15c each; $1.50 a dozen; available .to March 1. After that date, from three to four- inch pots, 20c each; $2.00 per dozen. If de- sired by mail, postage must be added for the plants, for two and a half-inch pots, 10e per dozen; three and four-inch pots, 15¢c per dozen.
Fleur Poitevine—Extra large single flow- ers; brilliant rosy carmine, marked and striped with pure white, center orange scar- EE. ee vrei Pot sh Sey a a Each 20c; doz. $2.00
Mountain of Snow—Very ornamental for bedding; vivid green, heavily marked with WILE PHDTICE LS ess... Each 20c; doz. $2.00
S. A. NUTT—The best crimson bedding Geranium. ‘This, the finest of dark crimson geraniums, has now taken the lead as a bedding variety, being used in the largest parks and public grounds of the country in preference to all others.
proof constitution combined gives
| trusses. | Denver markets to-day..EHach 20c; doz. $2.00
Its dense, compact | growth, profuse blooming qualities and sun- | yet be ° |
prominence as a bedder it has attained. As a pot plant it cannot be excelled, as it does not make the long, stragely growth so many other Geraniums do in the winter. We sell many thousands of these for borders and large beds.
Double Pink Geranium, Jean Viaud—Very large, slightly semi-double blooms, borne in large trusses well above the foliage; individ- ual floret large; color, bright rosy pink with distinct white blotch in the center; habit dwarf, compact, very vigorous and excep- tionally free DIOOMINDS ALICE fo 2s). ance «sty ts
St Ee URE Tere SEL EG ae Each 20c; doz. $2.00
Sam Sloan—Velvety crimson; immense
The most popular Geranium on the
Madame Salorii—A grand little variety, with leaves from one to two inches in diam- eter; center of leaves rich olive green, with broad margins of pure white; plant very dwarf, growing in dense round masses.....
Be rik Le pe AD et aR Each 20c; doz. $2.00
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ROSES
A Select List of Most Popular Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Under This Head is Two-Year-Old Stock and Will Bloom First Year
General Jacqueminot—Too well known to
require lengthy description. It still holds first place among the dark red Roses and is one of the most satisfactory to grow; a rich crimson scarlet, simply a mass of bloom
when at ate ‘pest Mog. Vere. oy ae Each 35c |
“American Beauty’—A hardy rose o1 the largest size, having the ever-blooming qual- ities of the Tea Rose, with the delicious odor of the Damask Rose, consequently equally valuable for winter or summer flowering. In color it is a deep, brilliant rosy carmine,
shaded toward the center with rich carmine- |
hAt ech ed es eee ees eM een Each 35c
Anna de Diesbach—Brilliant rose color, with long, pointed buds and large, perfectly formed blossoms; delightfully fragrant; a
crimson
| needed.
Varieties. All Stock Shipped vigorous grower and _ persistent bloomer; one of the best in this class........ Each 35¢c
Baron de Bonstetten—Still the leading dark Rose; a splendid shade of dark red, changing to velvety maroon. It blooms very freely and makes a fine shaped bush......
ip sie, Syere held oh ne S's piso eee Oe Each 35¢
Coquette des Blanches—One of the best white Roses of its class; fine form, pure white, with beautiful, shell-shaped petals; very suitable for cemetery planting.Each 35e
Coquette des Alps—One of the finest pure white Hybrid Perpetuals; large, full, firely formed flower; color, pure white, sometimes faintly tinged with pale blush: profuse DIlOOMIET oo... Becks oe eee Each 35c¢
Clio—The finest flesh-colored Hybrid Per- petual. The flowers are simply perfection in form, with fine, broad petals, and are beautiful at all stages of development, from the small bud to the full open flower; color delicate satin blush, with a light shading of rosy pink at the center; very free blooming and strong, healthy grower......... Each 35e
Mrs. J. H. Laing—A grand, free blooming Hybrid Perpetual, with fine flowers of soft, delicate pink, with satin cast....... Each 35¢
Magna Charta—A general favorite, prized on account of its strong, upright growth and bright healthy foliage, as well as for its mag- nificent bloom. The color is beautiful bright pink, suffused with carmine........ Each 35¢c
Madame Plantier—The iron-clad white cemetery Rose. This is the old standby and is unequaled where a hardy white Rose is It bears thousands of beautiful, snow-white, fragrant Roses. It is hardy as an oak... .ci 0. ci oe eee Each 35¢
Paul Neyron—The largest flowered in cul- tivation and one of the most prolific bloom- ers; color, deep clear rose, very fresh and attractive. The plant is an exceptionally good grower, making straight shoots 4 to 5 feet high in one season, each shoot tipped with an immense flower, often 5 inches in diameter. We always recommend Paul Ney- ron when a good, hardy pink or rose-colored Rose is desired) : . 53.5 SRS eee Each 35¢
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
Yellow Rambler—Climber........Each 35c
Crimson Rambler—Without doubt’ the greatest acquisition of a lifetime. The sale of this Rose in all sizes for a single season
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reaches enormous numbers, yet the supply is scarcely equal to the demand. It is per- fectly hardy; has never killed back in the slightest degree on our home place, where the mercury frequently registers twenty de- grees below zero. Very vigorous in growth, often making shoots 10 to 12 feet long in one season, with canes one-half inch in diameter.
May be grown in any position, pegged down | to the ground in beds, trained to porch pil- |
lars, the side of a building or on trellises. Its flowers are glowing crimson, produced in
large panicles, many of which have meas- ured as large as 9 inches long and 7 inches across, covering the plant from the ground to the tips...Strong two-year-old plants, 35c
Queen of the Prairies—Flowers are very large and of peculiar globular form. A
| bright rosy red, changing to lighter as the
flower opens; of very strong, rapid growth She Se Ne ye AE a wlan an 5 ae ao gs Each 35¢c Prairie Queen—Climber; bright rosy red,
| frequently white striped........... Each 35c
HYBRID TEAS
Enchantress—This variety belongs among
the leaders. It blooms with astonishing free-
dom, bearing its large, globular, double flow- |
ers in immense clusters. It is as free bloom-
ing as any Rose in our collection. The color |
is creamy white, slightly tinted with buff in the center. Of vigorous growth, fine folli- age and highly valuable, both in pots for late autumn and winter blooming as well as for general planting in open ground during the Ep SD ITs) ue SS ee ee Se ra Each 25c
Mrs. Robert Garret—(Hybrid Tea.) A beautiful large Rose of exquisite shape, fin- ish and blending of colors. The flowers are very large and on strong stems, clothed with clean, heavy foliage and strong spines. The buds are long and pointed in shape, and open up beautifully into a full, rounded flower. In shape of bud and half-open flower it very much resembles Souvenir du President Car- not, being very much larger, color a glowing Shell pink, very deep in the center; the fragrance is delicate and pleasing.Each 25c
Helene Cambier—This lovely coppery yel- low Hybrid Tea ever-blooming Rose will fill a long-felt want, from the fact that every- body has been looking and longing for a good yellow Rose that combines vigorous hardiness with rich color and free-blooming qualities. This Helene Cambier does. It is a new Rose of French origin, destined, we believe, to find a prominent place among the highest grade ever-blooming Roses, both for summer and winter blooming. The growth is free and vigorous, very free blooming, flowers of splendid substance and a delight- ful shade of deep, rich, coppery yellow. In extreme heat comes a deep amber color. The buds are full and firm, lasting a long time when cut. As the flowers expand the center of the rose discloses depths of golden yellow, with light orange tints, while the older petals lessen to lemon yellow, giving a combination of tints and tones unequaled in their beauty. Without question this is a charming Rose for the garden...... Each 25c
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria—This is one of the grandest of all Roses. It is a strong, vig- orous grower, producing buds and flowers of enormous size; color pure white. We have no hesitancy in saying that this Rose is un- equaled by any other variety of its color. It is a grand winter bloomer, and is largely forced for cut flowers. A grand garden Rose on account of its vigorous growth and hardi- “BIST St I ee nae oe ee ae Each 25¢c
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Madame Abel Chatenay—(Hybrid Tea.) Forcing Rosew The celebrated Rose which the Washington, D. C., society people have used almost exclusively during the past season in their social events. This is a won- derfully strong, healthy growing variety, with rich, bright foliage. rose, as it is a profuse and continuous blcomer. Flowers large and full, petals re- curved and of a _ beautiful creamy rose, shaded with rose vermilion and tinged with salmon. The base of the petals is very highly colored, being a combination of the foregoing shades strongly accentuated. This will undoubtedly make a fine garden Rose because of its substance and hardiness. The flowers are borne on long stems so that it is exceedingly well adapted for vases or cut AGOWRTS Ee Ron eas See ek eee en Hach 25c
La France—No variety can surpass it in delicate coloring—silvery rose shades, with pink. It has a satin sheen over all its petals. It is universally regarded as the most useful of Roses, for it is hardy beyond question. It blooms continuously..EHach 25c
Souvenir of Wootton—Color velvety red, equal to Jacqueminot. It is a double Rose, and is good in bud, half open, or fully ex- panded; full, open flowers, frequently six inches in diameter; a most excellent rose
PRT, Pe Re gM VE AIR teeta ty a RS Each 25c
Caroline Testout— Clear, bright Rose; large, double, beautiful and attractive.
ai blab ste: a tate Nee Bich Nah Cnnene tor Be enetaks woh Each 25c
Aurora—(Tea.) The flower resembles in shape a high-built Chrysanthemum. The color is light pink. A very pleasing shade. This is a grand variety; fine for outdoor CUlMine i oS Pe re Se oa erencarae vod Each 25c
Gruss an Teplitz, or Greeting of Teplitz— (Hybrid Tea.) As a bedding Rose this is one of the finest and most useful varieties ever sent out. Many of our customers who bought it the past spring are realizing its value and singing its praises. It will take rank with Hermosa or Soupert. The color is brightest scarlet, shading to deep, rich, velvety crimson. It is very fragrant. The freest grower and most profuse bloomer of any ever-bloomer. The mass of color pro- duced is wonderful, and the foliage is ex- tremely beautiful, all the younger growth being a bronzy plum color. A queen among searlet bedders. It is a perfect sheet of richest crimson scarlet all summer.Each 25c
Helen Gould, or:Baldwin—(Hybrid Tea.) This is probably the most beautiful and sat- isfactory Rose for general planting ever in- troduced in America. It has proved itself to be the strongest-growing, freest-blooming, largest-flowering and hardiest Rose in exist- ence. It is a better Rose for general planting than American Beauty—the dream and hope of every Rose grower for years past. The flowers are full and perfectly double, the
A grand bedding |
buds . beautifully made, long and pointed. The color is a warm, rosy crimson, like the color of a ripe red watermelon. It is as hardy as La France, and one of the best, if not the very best, Roses for winter blooming
Sisiara ao ag ogee draco >< eee Each 25c
Lady Battersea—(Hybrid Tea.) This va- riety has long, pointed buds of the largest size, and very striking in form. The color is bright cherry crimson, often approaching the shade of Liberty. The stems are stiff and extremely long; a vigorous grower and free in bloom; early in the season the flow- ers are not very double, but on strong plants the blooms are well filled. An unusually promising bedder.< 2... sae fee oe se Each 25¢
Winnie Davis—(Hybrid Tea.) This excel- lent Rose was raised from seed, being a cross between the famous Empress Augusta Vic- toria and the well known Belle Siebrecht. The color is apricot pink, shading to a flesh tint at the base of petals; buds oblong and well formed; when fully expanded resem- bles a sunburst, most peculiar and. most strikingly beautiful. Its habits are vigorous and robust, very free blooming, each eye producing flowers; foliage leathery, reddish green, glossy and very large; also has the disposition of throwing up vigorous shoots from the roots, producing three to eight blooms; its peculiar fragrance like luscious apricots. For the Middle and Southern states we claim the Winnie Davis to be an acquisition second to none introduced in re- CONE “Wears ois . Paes aoa erate Each 25¢
Burbank—A perfectly hardy, new, ever- blooming Rose. This lovely Rose was raised
by Mr. Luther Burbank, of California, known >
the world over as the “Wizard of Horticul- ture.’ The color is described as cherry crimson—it is, in other words, the very deep-
-est and brightest pink Rose in cultivation.
It is peculiarly adapted for both outdoor planting or for blooming in pots in the house during the winter. It is a strong, vigorous grower, making well rounded bushy plants. The Burbank Rose is perfectly hardy, and will stand our most severe weather. The Burbank is, without doubt, the freest-flower- ing Rose in cultivation. It commences to bloom when only a few inches high, and blooms throughout the season until stopped by freezing weather. The flowers are dou- ble, three inches across. The whole flower is most pleasing in its rich beauty, and is delightfully ‘fragrant, ni vos Each 25c
Admiral Dewey—(Hybrid Tea.) In color this is among the most beautiful of pink Roses, a delicate daybreak blush, clear and distinct and very captivating; nothing weak or washy in color. It is a sport from Ma- dame Caroline Testout, is more vigorous in habit and a very free bloomer. Like Test- out, the flowers are very perfect in form, a little lacking in fullness when fully ex-
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panded, forces finely and is very fragrant; a fine cold weather Rose of enormous size.. ~ AE SS GE arr ee Each 25c Andre Schwartz—‘‘Ever-Blooming Jack.” Since its introduction this Rose has been known as the “True Tea Jacqueminot” be- cause of its striking resemblance to that fa- mous variety. The flowers are beautifully made, being large, full and of excellent sub- stance. The color is brilliant, glowing scar- let, passing to rich crimson, very bright and strikingly beautiful. It is a strong, sturdy grower and a constant and profuse bloomer. It cannot be surpassed in open ground... MMC oe oct UR SL. a ath ahdurecovs Each 25c Hermosa—(Bonbon.) An old favorite. It is always in bloom and always beautiful. The flowers are cupped, finely. formed and full; color the most pleasing shade of pink, soft, but deep. The best market Rose grown oe RE iat OER 9 aie ne) Each 25c Duchess of Albany—(Hybrid Tea.) A deep, sweet pink in color, not shaded, but what is called a solid color. Ladies prefer it on ac-
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count cf its beautiful color to any other Rose for personal adornment, as against either light or dark dress goods to a Charming advantarce. 32.5. Each 25¢c
it shows up
Caroline Marniesse—A grand bedding
Rose. A hardy Rose introduced in 1849 that is always in bloom. As a bedding Rose this variety has no equal. tinuous bloomer. only scattering blossoms, or none at all, the rows of Caroline Marniesse are a perfect mass of flowers. white, small, pretty clusters. about eighteen to twenty-four inches, and especially adapted for a border. _tirely hardy, having withstood, unprotected, a temperature of twenty-five degrees below zero without the least injury....... Each 25c
It is literally a con- When other Roses show
The blossoms are bluish but full, and borne in very The bush is low-growing,
It ig en-
Champion of the World—It is quite hardy,
and possesses that delicious, old-fashioned rose fragrance so much sought after in an ever-blooming variety. TPAC VO rE CAs sees cen ee oo eiateat kb Each 25c
For a pot Rose, it
CUT FLOWERS
Roses—In Roses we carry every known Rose that is fit for cutting. You need never be afraid of sending as an open order for a dozen or @ thousand. We will take care of you and at the lowest pos- sible price ruling at that date. Roses usually cost from $1.00 to $1.50 per dozen, with a shade higher for longer stems, and are also higher at Easter and Christmas, long- stemmed American Beauties sometimes selling at $1.00 each.
Carnations—Here again we have everything the market
affords. You have but to mention it. We've got it. Prices, according to season
and quality, are from 40c to $1.50 per dozen.
Design Work—In making funeral, wedding or decora- tive designs a great deal de- pends on the artist. In order- ing simply say what you want and what you want to pay for it; for instance, a 12-inch wreath for $4.00, a pillow 10x 14 for $6.00, etc. All we Sso- licit is a trial. We know we can please you.
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INSECTICIDES SPRAYS
Whale Oil Soap—Death to plant insects | “AUTO-SPRAY.” especially for Palms, Rubbers, etc.; it also | cleans the foliage and prevents insects... SELF-OPERATING OR AUTOMATIC.
ee miket aS le AP baie) Pkts. 5e and 10c; 1 Ib. 20c |
Tobacco Dust—Dampen the plant and dust it on: destroys aphis or common plant lice, fleas, beetles, etc.; also splendid fertilizer | and preventive for insects in the ground and | around roots... Pkt. 10e;°1 Th. 15632 Ibs. 25e-)
Tobacco and Sulphur Insecticide and Fer- | tilizer should be applied when the foliage is | wet;® destroys rose bugs, lice, cut worms, | Che eo, Se en Trial pkt. 10c; large pkv. 25c |
Nikoteen—An economical and powerful | nicotine extract. One part to 600 of water | is sufficiently strong to kill all insects ex- |
cept scale, for which use 1 part to 400 of | P Saale ae Pint $1.50: % pint 25¢ | _ The climax of all sprayers. The illustra-
: tion here shows the construction.. Hight to Persian Insect Powder—For roaches, ants, ten strokes of the plunger in air chamber GEASS ClGee cee lg 2 ee Y%. lb. 20c; % Ib. 30e will compress enough air to discharge the Pinner’s Tobacco Soap—For insects, par- | entire contents and make a continuous spray asites and their eggs, infesting plants and | for nine minutes; operates very easily; can
animals. 22.02.7555: Small pkt. 10c; per lb. 40¢ |. pe earried by shoulder strap or rest upon Paris Green—Used dry or if liquid 1 Ib. | the ground; is suitable for spraying all kinds te-200.. sallods ofswater 4.0. 2. ae of plants, vines, trees, and the vegetable gar-
B Se Utes Meets 1%, lb. box 15c: 1 lb. 40c | den. Weight, empty, 7 lbs.; weight, filled, London Purple—More soluble in water; | 30 lbs., capacity, 4 gallons. Price, galvan- use same proportion; one of the best insec- | ized iron reservoir, $5.00; with solid copper ticides for spraying trees, shrubs, rose | TeSCrvVOIr .....---.-- ee ere ee eee e eee $6.50 bushes, etc...Put up in pkts 10c, 15¢ and 20c For spraying tall trees we furnish extei- Kerosene Emulsion—A good general in- sion piping in 24- -inch length, each fitted secticide. Use I lb. whale oil soap, 2 quarts with brass couplings....39c for each length
water, 1 gallon kerosene; mix thoroughly The “Perfect Success” is the same as the and dilute with 20 gallons water. “Suecess,” except that the foot-rest has an Fir Tree Cil—Destroys all plant insects | adjustable bucket and bail clamp, enabling without injuring the plant. Dilute 1 pint | the user to carry the bucket and pump in with: 20° gallons ef waters :.*. 3. Sere one hand. Has the hose wire wound next to Fett Pee oe 1 pint can 75¢c; % pint bottle 15e | pump. Price, without bucket.........$4.25
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EVERETT BUG EXTERMINATOR. Everett Bug
This illustration shows the most conven- | i Exterminator
ient arrangement for applying insecticides |
on all kinds of plants, vines and low trees; | simplest, cheapest, the lightest machine on it works very easily and no waste of the’ the market for exterminating insects.... liquid. The formation of the can allows all | 9 +--+ -++-++-+2e.-s-e----+--sumen Price, $1.00 the material to be sprayed out when oper- | Powder Gun—Small but very handy...15c ated upward in trees or bushes as well as | Rubber Sprinklers—For cut flowers and downward; this is a great advantage. It | plants. Small, 75c; medium, 85c; large, can be used for spraying poultry houses or | $1.00; angling top...................... $1.00
animals or in the greenhouse. It is the | Powder Sifter on long handle.......... 50c
Soin =
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Imported and Domestic Birds
HARTZ MOUNTAIN CANARIES.
These we make a specialty of. They are considered the most satisfactory bird for the people. They are bred in Germany, high up among the Hartz mountains, and are famous for their clear, beautiful, pure song. There is no comparison between these and the common American “screeching” canary,
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Imported Hartz Mountain Canaries — Choicest male birds, each $3.00. Second grade birds, each $2.50. Choicest crested heads, or top knots, each $3.50. Females for breeding, $1.50.
Domestic Canaries—(When in stock.)...
<a ee ae Females $1; males $2 and $2.50
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ST. ANDREASBERG ROLLER CANARIES.
These birds are raised in the world-re- nowned town of St. Andreasberg, Germany, and are without doubt the finest songsters in the world. They are taken from the nest into the training room, where they listen continually for about six months to English larks, nightingales, musical instruments, etc., and aS a consequence their tones are sweet, round and full, consisting of delight- ful bell notes, low water bubble, charming flute notes, and long, silvery trills and whist- ling. They are an ideal bird. Price, each, $6.
Male, $3 Per pair, $4
bright
Java Sparrows—Gray...... Chinese Strawberry Birds—...Per pair, $3 Japanese: Robin—. 20)... 2007. 63 Each, $5 Australian Shell Paroquets, or Love Birds.
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OTHER BIRDS.
At certain seasons of the year will have in stock such birds as there is a demand for. Please ask or write for prices.
Mail orders solicited.
PARROTS
YA SS
MEXICAN DOUBLE YELLOW HEAD.
This is the most popular and most gener- ally satisfactory of all species of parrots. . If the teaching of these birds begin when they are young, they learn to talk quite readily and become very fluent. If you desire a really good parrot, purchase a young, hand- raised Double Yellow Head. They are the most satisfactory. Price, $5 to $50, accord- ing to season. From January to June these parrots are scarce and usually sell at some- what higher prices. Ask for quotations.
MEXICAN RED HEAD PARROT.
This small parrot may well be called the pet of the parrot family. He is a very quiet, gentle bird, about the size of the Cuban, but is always tame and easily handled by any-
Per pair, $2.50
Per pair, $5
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one, and there is much pleasure in training them. They are considered about equal to the Cuban parrots in talking ability and are not so noisy. Some of them become excel- lent whistlers and singers. They are by far the most satisfactory of all low-priced. par- rots. Color green, with a bright red spot on head. Price $8 each. From January to June they usually sell at $10 each, owing to their scarcity.
Cuban Parrots—Usually ...$4.00 to $10.00
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Panama Parrots—Usually..10.00 to 25.00 |
Single Yellow Heads—Usually.......... 5.00 to 15.00
5.00 to 15.00
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Amazon Parrots—Usually..
BIRD SEED AND FOODS
Do not injure your bird’s song by feeding the common low-grade mixed seed usually sold in stores—the cheapest quality obtain- able, often old, hard and musty. The
canary seed is apt to be the poorest grade | of Dutch seed, instead of Sicily. The Rape | is simply wild mustard. The seed here of- | fered is put up fresh every few weeks; the |
cost is so little that it will pay you to feed only the best.
FOR THE CANARY.
Our Superior Mixed Bird Seed, for fine singing canaries. This seed in quality is the very best obtainable; fresh, plump, thor- oughly cleaned and no waste.............
Sa he ER Rane a ee sean bc a ee 1 lb. 10c; 3 Ibs. 25e
Sicily Canary—The best to be had and re- cleaned. 6 ) ox soe. Oo tb. 10e3; 3: 1bs.. 25e German Summer Rape—................
~ ie Giathe SE ws? Ras 2 ie ee idb. 10e2-s-1bsi 25e¢
Russian Hemp—...... 1 Ib. 10c; 3 Ibs. 25c i ARNE e i dois ooh ten wee aan Lidb: t0G. 43: 10s" 256 Sand or Gravel—............ 3-lb. pkg. 10¢c Cuttle _Bone— 20.0 a ee 5c; 02. 10c Bie POMIC—. veo. eee ee Per bottle 25c Song Restorer—............ %-lb. box 15¢c PeppeniPod sai: ws 25556 a3 ese Pkg. 5¢ Dried and Ground Carrots—...... Box 25¢ Insect Powder—.................. Pkg. 10c
Book on Care of Canaries and other birds,
140 Pama coc ebralaa Mae AT sleet atest 25¢ FOR THE MOCKING BIRD.
Meal Worms—.\. oc .6.ccu tna Per 100, 40c
Ants’ *Egge—— 20: fi. eae ee Per oz. 10c
Superior Prepared Food for mocking birds and all other soft-bill birds............... eee hee cP yee 1 lb. 35e; % Ib. 20c; % lb. 10c
Dried and Ground Carrots—..Per box, 25c
DENVER SEED AND FLORAL COMPANY.
FOR THE PARROT.
Sunflower Seed—...... 1 lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c Mixed Parrot Seed—..1 lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25e Sand or Gravel—................ 3 lbs. 10¢ Parrot, Biscutt—.); ok sae Per box, 20c TORIC? 2. ~-n5-5 de eee ae Per bottle, 25c
FOR OTHER BIRDS.
Mixed Seed for Red Birds—...... 1 iboase Mixed Seed for Chinese Strawberry Bird— bal ncele eke. bye buna: QEReNS ROE koe 5 inet am 11h, 156
Mixed Seed for Java Sparrows—.1 lb. 15c
BIRD CAGES AND SUPPLIES.
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Mocking Bird Cages—...0.0- 2S eee Ee act te cere $2.00, $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00
Parrot. Cages... bau. t. ss ce ae eee Parrot: Cazes 3... os U2 Sos ee $2.00 $3.50, $4.50, $5.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 Squirrel Cages—Tin and wire, with revolvy- ing wheel, 2.5452 \. 26 epee $3.00 Breeding Cages—.............. $2.00 to $4.00 Brass Fenders—To keep seed from being seattered: 2: 50-2555 Seane ee ke eee 15¢ Brass Wire Cloth, 3% inches wide, for mak- ing fenders, with clasps to fasten...... see SPOS Ni TOS ee Per foot, 20c Seed Cups—Many styles of seed and water cups 10c, 2 for 15¢ Dainty Cups—For feeding birds dainties.. Se eit ate a moe boa aun tees a ene 5c, 10c, 15¢ Canary Bath Dishes, opal glass.......... 10¢ Mocking Bird Bath Dishes, quite large. ..25c
Bird Cage Hooks, various styles........... ‘ as 2 Oe a ee 15c, 20c; 30c, 35e @
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Bird Cage Spring, double brass wire..... LSC Eercies el yarious leneth. 5. o.6. ke. ee. 5c Perches, various lengths, brass tips...... 10¢ PEs CSCI. See ee es Per pkg. 5c ULES ES ee are Be ah eats SeeP ne amo 10e¢ Wire “NGSES WIM cSWILVEl oes wis. eed oe wr 10¢ Meech POW Ger. BCWOWS oi see ec ce wide me Lae Food Holder, fastens between wires of cage.
Re NE ie eds SMMC adel a ereligaare wad apes. a - 1U¢c
BEAUTIFUL SEA SHELLS.
Every one likes to have a few of those beautiful parlor ornaments to place on the mantel or brackets, and but few know where to obtain them. I carry a stock of very nice specimens, ranging in price from 5e to $1.75 each. A beautiful collection of Smal sirelisy inet tis it Pint 75c; % pint 40c
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A well-regulated aquarium adds an ele- gance to any place and is one of the most desirable ornaments for the parlor, library, sitting room or dining room. Children es- pecially are always delighted with the gold fish and enjoy watching them day by day. They have been found of great interest in the school room and in the kindergarten.
GOLD FISH.
Prices, each, 15c, 25e and 35c. Universal favorites; originally imported from China, but now bred extensively in the United States. All Gold—Beautiful golden-red color.
Oriole Fish—Beautifully variegated, gold- en red and clear black; sometimes the black markings are very curious and attractive.
Pearl Fish—Clear, pearly white, or varie- gated white and red.
Silver Fish—An uncolored Gold Fish of dull, silvery color, but makes a nice con- trast among gold fishes.
Gorgeous or Comet Fish—A greatly ad-
FOOD
Gold Fish and Aquaria
mired variety of the Gold Fish, with very long, graceful fins and tail; when the fish turns in the water the head and tail nearly [B01 Sy EN OPA Gp Une TAN wera Oh tee Hach 50c and 75c
Fantail Fish—These are very popular on account of their V-shape or fantails, which are long and graceful, sometimes as long as the body; the fins are also long. If you want fish which will be specially showy, buy BOW S Ole bMS is iene hoe Je tate hataletey emt we Each 75c
Tadpoles—These are desirable as scav- engers for the aquaria, as they consume the decaying matter and help to keep the water | OLD Lit 2 Apa oO a 50 A th a a, let eS a a Each 10c
Snails—A few of these in the aquarium will help to keep the glass clean.........
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SUPPLIES.
Prepared Fish Food—A white wafer put up in boxes, which is the best and safest HOI MONT PTT GS Pls atts acted) fae «he ais ice 6's /eKs ore ome © 10c
Imported Natural Fish Food—In powder
form; keeps fish in good health and color. PEPE ist POON Oo iN ci ina Jah cae, bsehs Bee Per tin box, 10c
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Directions how to care for Gold Fish free.
Beautiful Small Shells, for bottom of aqua- PGS OPO SOT era ee Be Pkg. 5c and 10c
Mica Crystal Grit, for bottom of aquarium; better than sand............ Pkt. 5c and 10ce
Aquarium Castles and Ornaments—Many attractive styles
eater 20c¢, 25¢, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.50 —
Aquaria Moss—This is the most valuable
of all plants for the aquaria, as well as the |
prettiest. Per stem, 5c; 3 for 10c; original bunches of 10 stems, 25c.
Fish Nets on long handle.............. 25¢
GLASS GLOBES.
Glass ‘Globese-2ont 243020 6 S233 eee ae Glass Globes; Sabie cess ei Se See
RAFFIA WORK.
The use of Raffia is new taught in most |
Public Schoo!s as well as Kindergartens, both public and private. The possibilities
are great and the uses are now beyond the |
experimental age, the practicability being very remunerative, likewise a very pleasant vocation.
Hats, Baskets, Mats, Placques, Bags, Por- tierers, Screens, Hammocks, etc., being among the articles that are ingeniously con- structed with this remarkably strong fibre, which comes in long strands.
“Raphia”’ is the name given it in Mada-
gascar, where it is gathered from a long- |
leaved palm. The natural color is a creamy
white, which is a permanent color. ‘the | Natural comes in hard twisted braids. We |
have contracts with importers whereby we | secure No. 1 grade.—it costs more and is |
well worth the difference. The Colored comes in tied skeins.
twelve colors.
No. 1. Dark Red. No. 7. Crange.
“ 2. Irish Green. “ 8. Jet Black.
“3. Olive Green. “ 9. Old Gold.
“< -64.—SO~Pink. “ 10. Yellow.
“5. Navy Blue. “11. Indian Red.
“6. Seal Brown. “12. Purple. PRICES.
Natural. Per bunch of about 3 ounces. $0.10
Per, half pound v3.20 Gore OR
PGE. nes POU IN S63 BE Satie
In original skeins at 25 cents per pound.
At present we have
DENVER SEED AND FLORAL CCMPANY. SSS eee
Glass Globes, @gt+ 2) "0 2 eae 1.00 Glass Globes, S-9to pie eee 1.50 . Glass -Glehes, Soars ics cc), Vee 2.00 Glass Globes, 4 2aleJon 04). 1a eae 3.00 Glass Globes on glass foot, 1% gals... 1.75 Glass Globes on glass foot, 2 gals...... 2.50 | Glass Globes on glass foot, 3 gals...... 3.00 Square Aquarium, iron frame, French plate glass; the very best made. So e446 b wallon ee eee $4.00 AO See: 8-vallon: 22s): soe 2 ES Sees 6.u¥ ) 123 49514 -salloe eee eS 10.00
Various other styles not listed.
The Aquaria—A complete book on the care and breeding of Go!d Fish....Price, 15¢
Per bunch of about 2 ounces,
Colored. one: Golo?“ Yee ee 10 Per one-fourth pound, one GOIDE io oO a ee wi Per one-half pound,onecolor. .40 Per one pound, one color.... .75
If by mail, add one cent per ounce for postage.
Large lots to teachers and professional weavers at special prices.
RATTAN REEDS.
These are the imported Reeds from China and Japan. Their usefulness in the work with Raffia is very prominent. We now carry a stock in sizes from No. 1 (the smallest) to No. 6.
%4lb.ofone 11b.ofone No. Per ozs. pkg. size. size. Lh tees $0.10 $0.35 $1.25 A ets 10 .30 1.00 a ee 10 30 1.00 ee 10 sae 80 B= 3. Wiese *y .20 .65 Te .20 .60
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NEEDLES.
NEEDLES. We carry the following sizes of Tapestry
| Needles for use with Raffia: 11% inches long,
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1%, inches long, 2 inches long. Both blunt and pointed. 1% blunt always sent unless otherwise ordered. ‘ Six needles for 5 cents. for 15 cents, post paid.
A bunch of 25
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Our Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertil-
izer, manufactured expressly for our trade >
under our own formula; scientifically con-
the roots.
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structed. We can vouch for its containing |
all the constituents required to produce a
luxuriant growth in lawns, gardens, flower |
beds and plants in general.
Splendid for |
new lawns or in renewing old lawns and for |
ce sis It
mixing with the soil for Sweet Peas. odorless and not disagreeable to handle.
is free from weed seeds, which is one of the |
greatest objections to manures. It very quick results and is lasting; can be ap- plied at any time during the year from March to October.
For lawns apply 1 Ib. to 25 square feet; for gardens and flower beds apply 1 lb. to 6 square feet; for mixing with potting soil use 1 Ib. to 25 Ibs. soil; for Sweet Peas mix in the trench about 1 lb. to 4 feet of row.
Pree a aps. 25e;.10° lbs. 40c; 25 Ibs: 75ce; rene ose LN IDS... oe ee $2.00
gives |
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$2.00 of this is equal as a fertilizer to $3.00 |
worth of old fine manure.
Bone Fertilizer, or Blood and Bone, is ex- cellent for lawns, shrubbery, vines, plants and all vegetable growth.
-For the Lawn—Spread 1 Ib. to 40 square
feet, and water freely at once; this will wash the fertilizer into the roots of the grass.
For Plants of all kinds apply on the sur- face a little more freely, stirring it well into the soil, and the water will wash it down to
Slips: 25e;: 10 Tbs*40c2 25° Ibs. Hc;
21 VSR eel] SENT OT Se a a $2.00 Pure Bone Meal, ground fine, gives quick
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1. tb. 10¢; 2 lbs..15¢e; 4 Tbs. 25e; 100 Ibs. $2.50
POULTRY SUPPLIES
REMEDIES.
Pratt's. Poultry Food—-. 2... -... 2.2 enne ds ear 26: oz. 25c; 5 Ibs. 60c; 12-lb. bag $1.25 Sturtevant’s Egg Maker—.............. ahatrs Trial size 10c; 2 lbs. 25c; 4% lbs. 50c Poultry Cure—Sample size 10c; medium size 25c; large size 50c. Sturtevant’s Roup Pills—............... te Shanwa ey 7s 50-pill size 25c; 125-pill size 5 Mythe Snuifile: Gure——. 222 22 <3 <a ee ry
ale ea oer 1 oz. bottle 35c; by mail 40c Ground .O Gake— 321s ee eee 2) sted gent Se ee ane Lbps5e-es. Ibs: 25e¢2 25: ibs. 50e
Pees Dice on ler i ens cers ee 1 qt. can 30c; % gal. can 50c; 1 gal. can 75c
Creo Carbo—A concentrated liquid lice nase PS NUL EI earagh ol fag eae pee 2-qt. can 50c
Thanolice Eggs—........... 1065 2: for Nicto Napto—A great lice killer........ Ae aos bat Seta Saka dhe Sie aces Regular size Lamberts: Death-10: -bice— <n. <2 +7. ns Eee Te ON ene Se 48 oz. size 50c; 15 oz. Medicated Meal—............ Per pkg. 25c
Crushed Oyster Shell—10 lbs. 30c; 25 lbs. | 65c; 50 lbs. $1.00; 100-lb. sack $1.75. Mica Crystal Grit—10 lbs. 30c; 25 lbs. 50c; 50 lbs. 90e; 100-lb. sack $1.50. Red Granite Grit—10 lbs. 20c; 25 lbs. 40c; 50 lbs. 65e; 100-lb. sack $1.00. Millet Seed—....... 10 ths: 2565-25 Ibs. 50¢
Chick Mixture No. 2—Consists of all small
/ seeds suitable to brooder chicks.
Stoneware Drinking Fountains—‘% gal. 30c; 1 gal. 40c; 2 gal. 55c; in two parts, % gal. 25c.
THE W. H. KISTLER STATIONERY CO., DENVER.
Our Capitol Laton Mixture
and Evergreen Fertilizer
MADE THE BEAUTIFUL LAWNS AT
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A CUT OF WHICH WE SHOW BELOW
MIXED AND PUT UP ONLY BY
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