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SEEDSMEN and FLORISTS
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANA.
1906
Boston SworpD FERN.
CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA
Republican Printing Co., Cedar Rapids, Ia.
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FREE by mail when order amounts to 50 cents or more; for less amount add 10 cents for postage. Larger size plants by express only.
Plants by Express. All plants will be sent by Express at pur- chaser’s expense unless otherwise ordered, as this is the best and safest way to ship plants, and we can often send larger plants.
We Pay Postage on Seeds when ordered by the packet, ounce, pound, pint and quart unless otherwise noted. Larger quantities at purchaser’s expense.
No Charge for boxing, packing or delivering to Express Office.
We Guarantee the safe arrival of Plants and Seeds by Mail or Ex- press. Complaint, if any, must be made on receipt of goods, aS we cannot
hold ourselves responsible for the results of after treatment. No Business Done from sundown Friday until sundown Saturday,
Plants by Mail. Upon receipt of price we will send small plants
except flower work when necessary for funerals.
CUT- FLOWER DEPARTTIEN®
We would call the attention of our patrons to our present facilities of furnishing seasonable choice cut flowers at all times. Wealso furnish and execute in the most modern and artistic manner all kinds of designs for table, house or church decorations for any desired purpose. With our large ana varied stock of flowers, competent artists and long experience we confidently place our work in competition with the best in the land. All orders intrusted to us will be executed promptly in the latest styles and at reasonable prices. The following is a partial list of our designs. Prices vary according to size:
Hand Bouquets, 50c to $5 each.
Anchors, Wreaths and Crosses, flat, $3 to $20 Sickles on Easel with Sheaf Wheat, $5 to’ $12
each. each. Triangle, $5 to $10 each. Anchors, Wreaths and Crosses, standing, $5 to Sheaf Wheat tied with ribbons and flowers, $2 Odd Fellows’ Designs, $6 to $15 each. $20 each. to $10 each. Stars and Hearts, $2.50 to $9 each.
Pillows, $5 to > 25 each.
Pillows with White Dove, $10 to $25 each. Sickles, $3 to $6 each.
Bouquets (Gent’s Buttonhole), 5c to 25c each. Ladies’ Corsage Bouquets, 50c to $3 each.
Cycas Palm Leaves tied with ribbons and flow- ers, $7 to $10 each.
Baskets in all styles filled with choice flowers, 50c to $10 each.
Bride’s Bouquets, $3 to $10 each.
Harps and Lyres, standing, $5 to $20 each. Broken Columns, $8 to $25 each.
Cross and Crown, $8 to $15 each.
Broken Wheel, $6 to $20 each.
Gates Ajar, $10 to $25 each.
Gates Ajar with White Dove, $15 to $30 each.
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS
We have choice cut Roses and Carnations at all seasons of the year at market prices, which are subject tofchange without notice.
Lilies, Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcisus, Daffodils, Chrysanthemums, Violets, etc., in their season.
Assorted boxes of loose flowers from 50 cents up to any price desired.
N. B.—All flowers shipped by express unless otherwise ordered and at purcheser’s expense. If to go by prepaid express or by mail, postage or express charges must be added to cost of flowers, otherwise same will be deducted from amount received. Telephone and telegraph charges must be paid by sender. We pack all orders securely in best possible manner and deliver in good condition and on time to express company or postoffice, after which our responsibllity ceases. We will positively not be responsible for delays or injury in transit, as we have no control what- ever over the express and railroad companies or the U. 8. mail.
I. N. KRAMER & SON Gear Rapids, lowa
Store—New Telephone 265----Residence 2 on 418 If you are not interested in Seeds and Plants, kindly hand this Catalogue to your neighbor.
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Novelties and Specialties for 1906
Detroit Dark Red
ofthe very best, sweet and tender. Lb. 75c; 4 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
‘New Beet “Chicago Market”
Turnip shape, good size, smooth, with small tops and tap roots ana of the deepest blood-red through- out. The best sort for main crop; a splendid keeper. Lb. $1.00; 4 lb. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
The Houser Cabbage
It is very late and one of the hard- est heading cabbages we ever saw, its solidity not being excelled by the famous Danish Ball Head. Mr. J. M. Lupton, the noted cabbage seed grower of Long Island, writes of it as follows: ‘‘The Houser Cabbage is entirely distinct from anything I have ever grown or’anything now on the market. It is fully two weeks later than other sorts, a very hard header andis allright. Itisa first- class keeper, retaining its color to a marked degree, and will carry through the winter for early spring market without rotting, as many other varieties do.’”’ Pkt. i0c; oz. 40c.
}} ceptionally small and # uniformly turnip-shape, }) with small tap roots. The
Gardeners can safely plantlit)largely.
The Houser
few outer leaves, thus permitting of close planting. Medium size and hardest
BEETS
Detroit Dark Red Turnip A great beet for bunch- ing for market; tops ex-
principal fault with most Turnip*Beets is the occa- sional appearance of white rings, but by care- ful selection this has been. overcome, and this will be found one of the deep- est red beets. Quality is
oz. $2.25.
Chicago Market
Early Spring Cabbage
Earliest Flat Cabbage. Early as the Jersey Wake- field. The heads are of the round,flat typeof Early Sum- , mer, Ithas very small outer leaves, thus allowing its be- ing planted as close as any variety known, and produc- ing the largest number of heads per acre, Stem short and heart very small, making almost the entire head fit for use. The quality is extreme- ly fine; the heads harden at an early stage of growth, so that they are really fit for use before fully matured. Try this variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4% 1b. 90c.
Improved Danish Ball Head Cabbage
This variety has been se- lected and perfected for more than 50 years by the Danish gardeners. Headsroundasa ball, of good size, solid and very fine grained; has but
of all; tender and crisp, with but little waste heart. Flavor excellent. Pkt.
10c; oz. 30c; % 1b. 75c; 1b. $2.25.
be obtained. The piant is large, with numerous spreading leaves. The head is large, round, very solid and of deep color. Pkt. 5c; oz 25c; % lb. 80c.
Everbearing Strawberries From Seed
Bush Alpine without runners, red or white— Handsome, globular, bush form, with upright leaves and stalks. Can be used for borders, but their greatest advantage lies in the fact that they come perfectly true from seed. When sown early will produce bearing plants the first year. They are grown in large quantities in Europe, where they are everbearing in the true sense of the word, producing fruit all summer. Their flavor is that of the wild strawberry; fruit small. Price for Red or White, per pkt. 10c; one pkt. each for l5c.
VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, Cauliflower, Pepper, Ground Cherry,
Egg Plant, Tomatoes, Celery and Sweet Potato Plants. See end of Vegetable Seed List.
Danish Snowball Cauliflower
Thisis a popular extra early strainof dwarf, compact growth. Under favorable circumstances nearly every plant will make a fine solid head of good size. It is valuable for both early and late, Pkt. 20c; % oz. 75c;
Early Spring
This is the best, largest and surest heading red cabbage Mammoth Rock Red ever introduced and much better than the stock offered as Red Drumhead. No one should plant the latter as long as our strain of Mammoth Rock Red can
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PEEP OF DAY
Ten days earlier than any other sweet corn. This remarkable variety has fully sustained the claims made as to its earliness and sweetness. In addition to its sensational earliness, is entirely distinct in ap- pearance and habit of growth. The stalk grows about 4 feet in height. The ears average about 5 inches in length and are of perfect form, well filled out to the tip. When cooked the corn is exceedingly sweet and tender. Market and private gardeners planting this variety will be sure of having the first sweet corn on the market. Price per pkt. 10c; pt. 30c; qt. 50c; pk. $1.25.
Mammoth White Cory Sweet Corn
As early as the earliest, and no extra early sweet corn will compare with it in size. The ears are 12- rowed, fully twice the size of the old Cory, white-cobbed and covered with very large white grains of good quality. No other sweet corn will find ready sale in a market which is supplied with Mammoth White Cory and the gardener who wishes to get the cream of the trade should make his planting of this splendid variety. Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.25. .
Holmes’ Premo 60-day Sweet Corn
It not only combines all the merits of the leading early varieties, but it is also really superior to them allin size, quality and yield. Holmes’ Premo can be planted fully as early as the Adams, for the young plants withstand slight frosts, while other varieties are tender and the seed will rot if planted before the soil becomes warm, The stalks grow about five feet high and are very vigorous, generally bearing two well-developed ears toa stalk. Pkt. 10c; pt. 3(c; qt. 50c; pk. $1.25. :
LIVINGSTON’S NEW GLOBE TOMATO
The fact that this is another new to- mato, originating with the Livingstons of world-wipe tomato fame, will be suf- ficient to warrant most growers of fine tomatoes to giveit a liberaltrial. It is of ) beautiful globe shape, with quite a per- “a centage of elongated (stem to blossom) ww fruits, which permits of a greater num- Y%) ber of slices being taken than with flat “| fruited sorts. Among the very first to ’ ripen, although of large size; very ¥ smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, ripens 7 evenly, color a beautiful glossy rose- tinged purple Flavorvery delicate and agreeable; splendid slicing variety. The fruit is borne on short jointed, branch- 2 ing plants in great abundance—literally Mammoth White Cory fonaad with fruit. A good general crop- ( per and one of the very best for greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes jill or trellis. An entirely distinct and fixed new sort. Every grower of Livings- ton’s New Globe, whether he grows for private or market purposes, will be pleased with the beautiful and attractive globe-shaped fruit. Offered this sea- 50n in packets of 40 seeds each. Per pkt. 15c; 2 pkts. 2be.
’ H The Earliest Large Smooth Red Temato. This \ Spark S Earliana Tomato new and valuable tomato comes from a well- known New Jersey market gardener. It is claimed to bea full week ahead of all others. The past season in our trial grounds, side by side with all the lead- ing so-called early kinds, it was several days ahead in ripening. This tomato is not only remarkable for its earliness, but for its large size, handsome shape and bright red color. Its solidity and fine quality are equal to the best medium and late sorts. Price per pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00. | A Chalk’ sEarly Uh
Th t Livingston’s New Globe Tomato Jewel tanaris on
valuable extreme-early and ‘‘all=purpose’’ bright-red tomato. Matures only a week to ten days after Sparks’ Harl- jana, and in some soils equally as early, while the fruits are J larger, heavier, handsomer and produced even more abund- antly and continuously, 14 1b. $1.00; oz. 35c; pk. 10c.
GROUND CHERRY, STRAWBERRY OR HUSK TOMATO
f" This distinct husk enveloped tomato is unequaled for can- ning, preserving, pies, etc. Dried in sugar as raisins or figs or to use in fruit cake they are unexcelled. They have a strawberry flavor and produce fruit in great abundance. In sections devoid of fruit or liable to fail they are esteemed ' very highly; aside from being a great curiosity and very at- tractive, they sell first rate in market, and are rapidly be- coming a great favorite. Fruit of a handsome golden color, mae the size of large cherries. Much esteemed by many to eat Stringless Green Pod Beans from the hand. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c.
STRINGLESS GREEN POD BEANS
The development of this variety marks a decided improve- ment in string beans. The plant is large, very vigorous and matures a heavy yield. The pods are fully twice as large, more fleshy and quite as stringless as those of the valentine and mature about the same time. The dry beans are oval and are chocolate brown. Do not failtotry it. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 50c; pk. $2.00; bu. $5.00.
CUCUMBER
Kramer’s Improved Arlington White Spine This is without exception the most profitable cucumber for truckers’ cultivation. It is beyond question the earliest, most shapely and productive variety of this type; of a rich
green color throughout its entire length, very straight and symmetrical. It needs no recommendation where known and a trial order will convince you of the truth of this state- ment. Lb. $1.00; % 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c, Kramer’s Improved Arlington White Spine
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PEAS, Extra Early Gradus, also called ‘‘Prosperity’’ Pea
This popular new large-podded wrinkled pea of finest quality matures pods only two or three days later than the small-podded round-seeded extra earlies. The vine has heavy stems with large light- green leaves, and grows three feet high. It produces uniformly large pods, measuring from four to four and a half inches in length, nearly round, and well tilled with very large handsome peas of the finest Havor. ‘The peasremain tender and sweet for some time after they are large enough to use. Per pkt. 10c; pt. 35c; qt. 60c; per pk. $2.75; per bushel $10 00
’ ' The earliest and best dwarf pea in cultivation.- Height 14 inches. PEAS, ( Nott s Excelsior ) As hardy as the earliest market sorts, but in quality equal to the Little Gem. It out vields that variety and the American Wonder 20 to 30 percent. The pods are one-
third longer. and each pod contains from 6 to 8 large peas which are of unusually fine flavor and tender. Bu. $8 00; pk. $2.15; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c. sc - 9? This new Pea is across of Stratazem on Telephone and
Dwarf Telephone or Daisy Pea a most excellent sort- The vines grow about 15 to 18 inches high, are dwarf, stocky and vigorous, very productive. the plants frequently bearing from 5 to 7 pods. The pods often contain as many as ten peas. In season it is . medium, being from 5to7 days earlierthan stratagem Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; v; 4 ey, qt. 45c; % pk. $1.10; pk. $2.00. GEN ¥ RA DI S Hi 20-DAY FORCING WHITE TiP—Here we have the most
Ped popular color with a gain of 7 to 10 days in time over well-known Scarlet Turnip, White Tip; bright in coloring, handsome shape, holds its quality long before becoming pithy. Profitable for the gardener; desirable for everybody. Lb. $1 00; 4% 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
RADISH
Kramer's Early Scarlet Globe—White Tip THE BEST AND QUICKEST OF THE WHITE TIPS. An extremely quick-growing sort; bright scarlet, with a white tip; short tops and thin tails of excellent quality. Lb. $1.00; 4% lb. 30c; oz 10c; pkt. Bos ay a 66Ipy i is radish de- New leicle Radish rives its name from the transparent whiteness of the root. In form it is long and slightly ~ stump-rooted. The]Jeavesare short and its Havorthe very best. Theroots grow about 4 inches long and are ready for use within 22 days from the time of sow- ing. It is a desirable variety for the
home garden and market gardeners will i yy ; : find ita money maker. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; } ; Nott’s Excelsior Early Scarlet Globe—White Tip ¥% lb. 30c; lb. 85c.
RA DIS H CRIMSON GIANT GLOBE—A distinct novelty in extreme early or forcing radishes, Slightly
oval or nearly globe-shaped, the radishes are about two inches deep and fully an inch anda half in diameter. She skin is a clear bright crimson and the flesh crisp, mild. and of snowy whiteness. The foliage is comparatively small, so that they can be grown almost closely together. Most valuable both for home use and market Their bright color insures quick sale on market. kt. 10c; 0Z. 10c; % 1b. 35c; 1b. $1 00.
WATER-MELON, Kleckley’s Sweet
Large, oblong Melon, 20 inches in length by 10 to 12 inches 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 inchin thickness 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 thatit leaves no strings of pulp what- ever in eating. The melon is better for home use than for shipping, and we believe itis the best table melon today. Lb. 7dc; Y% Ib. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt 5c.
NtW MUSK-MELON, Paul Rose
A decided improvement on the salmon-flesh varieties. It isa cross ofthe Osage with Netted Gem. and combines the sweetness of the former with the fine gray netting of the Gem, making ita very handsome melon abuut five inches in diameter, flesh very thick, firm and beautiful: deep salmon or orange color, de- liciously sweet and melting; the seed cavity is smallest of any variety For shipping long distances the Paul Rose has no superior. Its size and general appearance make it a splendid basket melon. Our seed is strictly pure, grown from the originator’s stock. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % 1b. 30c; lb. $1.00. :
Musk-Melon Rocky Ford, Improved Netted Gem. This has become one of the most popular of small or ¥
. basket melons. The fruit is oval, slightly ribbed, densely covered with coarse netting: Flesh thick, very sweet and high flavored. We offer an exceptionally fine stock of this sort. the fruit being WSS wonderfully uniform in shape and quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1b. 80c.
oe ans »? This new winter Squash is of a superlatively fine quality. ‘‘In size it closely follows The Delicious the original Hubbard. which weighed between five andten pounds. In thickness of flesh it surpasses nearlv every variety. ihe color being a dark orange. + or table use no squash compares with it in its remarkable combination of fineness and compactness of grain, drvness, sweetness and exceeding richness of flavor.’’ ‘Ihe squashes Vary. in color and form, but are uni- Crimson Giant Globe formly de- licious in flavor. Per pkt 5c; oz. 10c; 4% tb. 30c; per lb. $1.00.
Giant White Summer Crookreck Squash
In size and shape it is similar to the old Summer Crookneck, but averages a little larger. The skin is a very beautiful ivory white color. 1tmakes one of the most attractive and beautiful of summervege- tables. Jts beauty is not its only merit, for it is the most tender and } best flavored of Summersquashes Lb. 75c; 4 Ib. 25c; 0z. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Melon Peach
This particular new vegetable grows ON a Vine likeamelon 7 hey aiso make splen- did mangoes. kor sweet pickles, pies or preserving they bave nc equal. ‘Ihey are® very early, hardy and productive. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c:
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FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES NEW GIANT MARGARET CARNATION
Like the Margaret Carnation, the seed of this new strain will bloom in about four months after sowing, and the plants will continue to flower all through the summer. The flowers are of very large size, measuring three inches or more in di- ameter; the color includes all the shades of white, pink, crimson and striped. The plants grow upright, requiaing hardly any support, and their yield of flowers is wonderful. Pkt. 125 seeds, lsc. MARGARET CARNATION—GIANT W HITE—Flowers very large and double, pure white, with only an occasional pink streak, plants short and stocky, with stiff stalks. Pkt. 50 seeds, 15c.
HORNED AFRICAN CUCUMBER
The vine is handsome and exceedingly luxuriant. One hill will cover a trellis at least ten feet square with a solid sheet of dark green, through wnich thesun cannot penetrate. Itis the fruit, however, which is the most curious and distinct feature. It averages, when mature, about 4inches long by 216 in diameter, and is perfectly smooth and of a very deep dark green, except around the base of the horns, where minute white dots form circles in curious mosaic patterns. When the fruit ripens, they turn a brilliant orange and yel- low, in speckled and clouded effects, andare then highly ornamental These ripe fruits are of great value for decorative purposes,, as they will keep sound and perfect for weeks. The young fruits make most excellent pickles, and from this state up to their full size, they can be eaten green, the same as ordinary cucumbers, and are tender and delicious. It cannot be too highly commended, and everybody should grow it where ordinary cucumbers fail. Pkt, 10c; 3 for 25c.
NEW ROYAL PINKS. (Dianthus Heddewigi Noblis)
The Indian Pink has been a favorite flower for many years, being of easy culture and graceful bloomer, requiring but little attention. Dianthus Heddewigi Nobilis is an improvement on the old- fashioned variety. The flowers are of a beautiful shape, and from 3 to4 inches in diameter. The petals are frilled and fringed, giving the flower a graceful appearance. The colors are, first of all, a deep, yet very bright blood-red, then shaded to carmine and pink, and even white. The plant grows vigorous and tall, and gives lots of first-class flowers, which will keep a full week in water. The more the blooms are cut, the more the plant will produce. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
SNOW QUEEN PINK
This is an extaa fine selection of the large flowering double, white Japan Pink, is the very best strain we have ever seen. The flowers are extremely large, often 3 inches in diameter, and resembles a white car- nations. They are produced in great abundance and are borne on long stiff stems, which, combined with their lasting qualities, make them one of the prettiest of white flowers. Pkt. 150 seeds, 10c.
ABRUS PRECATORIUS, or WEATHER PLANT
The wonderful Weather Plant (Abrus) of the West India Islands is now successfully cultivated in gardens. Ithasa very beautiful foiiage and blossms, and it is*claimed that the state of weather may be told for some time inadvance by the position the leaves assume. Seeds bright scarlet. Very beautiful and very hard. Soak them well in warm water be- fore sowing. Pkt. 5c.
NEW GIANT FLOWER SNAP DRAGON
Antirrhinum [Majus Grandiflora—The flowers of this strain / \ \ 4 are much larger than those of the old typeand the plants ee S Y fi grow taller, making them excellent for cut-flower purposes, \ —\ ( NY vases, etc. The color of the flowers are magnificent both = » IN \ Ni Nay AWN
delicate and rich, and considering the ease of culture and the long blooming period of the Snapdragons, we think they
should be in every garden. Pkt. 10c. Busch Escholtzia, or Hunnemannia SWEET SULTAN. (Centaurea Suaveolens)
Not a new variety, but one tauat deserves to be inevery garden. The plant grows about 2 feet high and its double flowers are large, sulphur-yellow and sweet-scented, borne on long stems and is splendid for bouquets. Plantinadry place. It bloomsallsummer. Pkt. 5c.
BUSH ESCHOLIZIA, or HUNNEMANNIA
This is a most beautiful plant and we want every one of our customers to plant at least one packet of it on the strength of our recommendation. The plants grow into a shrubby bush, two feet high, and produce large Me cup-shaped flowers three inches across, on stems twelve inches long. The color is of clear bright yellow, the SWEET SULTAN. petals are broad aud crinkled, like crushed satin. The flowers keep in water for two weeks. Pkt. 10c.
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS A remarkably handsome new annua) from Southwest frica, growing luxuriantly and forming profusely branched bushes of about 2 to 244 feet in height and breadth. The leaves are soft and whitish. Its flower-heads, borne on long stems and rising wel] above the foliage, are large and showy, from 24 to 3 inches across; the ray florets being white on the upper surface are embellished by a nairow yellow zone at their bese; reverse of petals pale lilac. Under the influence of bright sunlight the flowers spread out almost flat, and the pure white of the ray florets contrasts beynvifully to the light blue disk with its slightly projecting white stamens, a lovely combination of colors. Being of very evsy culture, the plants produce their splendid flowers most abundantly and in constant succession
from early summer tothe autumn. Magnificent and prominent novelty. Pkt, 15c.
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K (Cephalipterum Drummondii) en ES hd Zak \y Hii A most beautiful, new, hardy
j LE. WTA! annual, introduced from Aus- tralia by our friend,Luther Bur- bank. It can be easily grown everywhere. Blooms early and continuously. The fragrant flowers, of a _ star-like shape, range from light pink to a pecu- liarly pleasing shade of rosy crimson. They are borne in graceful clusters, and when cut will retain their form and color permanently. Unequalled for winter decoration and most charming in the garden; plants grow about twelve inches high,
2 SAUNA Arctotis Grandis and ofequaldiameter. Pkt. l5c. Australian Star Flower
CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA
The Christmas Pepper
The plants grow about 12 to 15 inches high and are covered with their scarlet fruit, which stays onformorths. Itisaselection from the Celestial Pepper, but it is now en- tirely distinct from it. The fruit is smaller, more chunky, and the plants grow more compact, while the fruit is borne right above the foliage, as shown in our illustra-
the best advantage. This Pepper is of the easiest culture. It is one of the prettiest pot plants and everybody can be successful with it. Pkt. 10c. y . Cosmos—‘‘White Pond Lily’’ A most chaste and lovely flower, with large plain-edged petals, so beautifully
lily; plants grow about four feet high and are very bushy. Flowers on long, strong stems, A very attractive and distinct va- riety. Pkt. 10c. i
Cosmos —‘‘Pink Butterfly’’ A magnificent new variety, the richest and loveliest shade of pink imaginable. Petals very large, measuring from 344 to 5 inches across, regularly plated, giving a full land very teautiful flower; edges evenly toothed; flowers are on long stems and are quite deep, giving the appearance of large
Grace, daintiness and brilliancy are the char- |Pink butterflies; they have a rich maroon acteristic of this pretty flower, with its yellow |timg around theeye. This is the most ex- heart encircled with broad, daisy-like petals, |quiSite pink Cosmos that has ever been of- carried on long, slender stems which rise from |fered. Pkt. 10c
The Christmas Pepper
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a cloud of feathery foliage. It is very pretty Dwarf Early-Flowering Cosmos—‘‘Dawn ;
for vases and lasts often a week in the house Like the above, this comes into flower early in summer and continues until frost. The flow- when cut. Bloom from August to November. jers are large and of a beautiful
All colors mixed. Pkt. 10c. white with just a touch of deli-
eee cate pinkiat the base on tbe; pet- als. Itisa most attractive and useful novelty. Pkt. 10c.
Mammoth Flowered Heliotrope
Blooms from seed the first year and as easily as Sweet Peas or Balsam. Helio- tropes will bloom as early from seed as any of the common annuals. Sow the seed in the open ground abont the first of May and the handsome bushes will furnish cut-flowers all summer and fall. Pkt. 10c.
Blue Daisy
Agathea Celestis—The flowers are the very counterpart of the Paris Daisy, but sky-blue, with a yellow disc; of easy growth and pro- duces flowers all the year. Also a fine winter bloomer. Pkt. 100 seeds, 5c.
Allegheny Fringed Hollyhock
A new and greatly improved type of Holly- hock. The flowers are from 3 to 5 inches in diameter, very finely fringed and curled. Of colors ranging from _shell-pink to ruby-red, beautifully shaded. It blooms longer and is more graceful appearing than the older varie- ties. Pkt. 10c.
Nicotiana Sanderz
_ This is by far the best floral novelty offered in recent years, and among Nico- tiana we know nothing approaching it in point of florescence, as the whole plant is laden with flowers from base to summit—literally ablaze with handsome, brilliant, carmine-red blossoms, thousands of which are produced onasingle plant. Its com- bined hardiness and character of producing flowers continually, in all kinds of soil and situations, under all circumstances, are undeniable recommendations, and we certainly know of no plant that produces such an abundance of blossoms for the lit- tle care that is necessary to bestow on it. Such an intensely glowing rosy-carmine color is unknown in any plant of similar character, and it cannot fail to produce a startlingly beautiful effect wherever grown. The care given to the most ordinary annual will suit this new plant admirably, and for a minimum of care a maximum wealth of magnificent blossoms can be had in the garden all summer and autumn.
BS Howard’s Star Petunia
Ground color, dark crimson ma- roon, veined violet. About the center is a five- rayed star of light bluish pink, deepening in color toward the ends until finally merged into the maroon (eee color at margin. A re- markably prolific bloomer, single plants often bearing as many as 100 fully expanded flowers al onetime. Pkt. 10c.
KOCHIA SCOPARIA, or Summer Cypress
The plants grow freely from seed sown in open
ground when the trees are coming out in leaf and from the earliest stage of growth in the spring until they reach maturity in the fall; plants are always of globe-like form. The plants branch freely and the stems are clothed with £ slender, light-green leaves. Early in fall the ends of the shoots are thickly set with small, bright scarlet flowers, the bushy plants resembling balls of fire. The plants are equally showy, plant- ed singly to show the round-like form on all sides, or grown in contin- uous rows. or hedges. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c.
BLUE DAISY
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Mammoth=Flowered Heliotrope
Nicotiana Sanderze
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THE NEW GIANT BROWALLIA This new sort is without a doubt the most beautiful of all the Browallias. The plants grow only about a foot high, form dense little bushes, which are covered with an abundance of the most delightful sky-blue flowers, much larger than those of the other varieties. Hor beds, borders or pots there is hardly another plant with blue flowers that compares with it. Pkt. 60 seeds, 10c.
PRIMULA FORBESI The ‘‘Baby Primrose’’
Blcoms in Three [ionths from Seed and all the time This is unquestionably one of the prettiest pot plants. It be- gins to bloom in three months after sowing, and continues to produce flowers for ten months in succession. The flowers are very graceful, not quite half an inch across, and are of a most pleasing rose color with a yellow eye. They are borne on erect stems ten to twelve inches high, in tiers, and remain fresh for over a week after being cut, new buds opening every day. The plant is a vigorous grower, thrives in the shade or sunshine, even inacool house. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10c. PHYSAYLIS -FRANCHETI Chinese Lantern Plant (Ground Cherry Tomato)—A novelty of sterling merit, introduced from Japan. It is of striking appear- ance, producing bright red fruits, which are enclosed in a semi- transparent calyx or leafiy capsule, about three inches in length and from seven to eight inches in circumference; bright orange scarlet in color when nearing maturity. Should be treated in the same way as tomatoes, to which it is related, and will make a fine display during the fall months. Pkt. 5c.
KRAMER’S 20th CENTURY “GIANT PANSY MIXTURE”’
Primula Forbesi This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, the most delicate rose pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Cassier and Bugnot strains with their delicate veinings, together with a selection of the very best and choicest of . all other Giant Pansies, making Kramer’s Giant Pansy Mixture, without doubt, one of the finest strains ever sent out. Pkt. about 150 seeds, 15c; two pkts. for 25c.
Tiasterpiece, New Giant Curled—This strain comes nearer to ‘‘Double Pansies” than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The @ === fiowers are of enormous size, often three inches across, and the color variations and combinations are odd and striking. A pansy of exceptional merit. Pkt. 150 seeds, 20c.
New Giant Sweet Scented—The flowers of this choice strain are of enormous size, in spring and fall often measuring four inches across, and have a much stronger frag- rance than any other Pansy. Pkt. 20c.
New Giant Madame Perret—This novelty is especially distinguished from other Pansies, by the plant being full and spreading, with broad and extremely dark green leaves. The straight and stiff stems it possesses cause the flowers to stand out well from the foliage. The color of the blossom ranges through all the shades of red, from a pink to a fine deep purple, with an intermediate ba red, edged with white. The face of the flower in some cases is regular in color, while in others it is lined and striped. The extraordinary size of the Howers, which reach as much as three to three and one- half inches in diameter, make it a novelty of the first rank, and one that is sure to be sought after by lovers of Pansies. Pkt. 150 seeds, 15c; two for 25c. i i :
Empress Augusta Victoria—A charming new sort. Color, porcelain white with a soft blush cast. The upper petals are margined violet, while the lower petals are marked with a large purple blotch. It was awarded a silver medal at the Hamburg Horticultural Exposition. Pkt. 10c. ‘
President [icKinley—New. The ground color isa deep golden-yellow, while each petal has a large blotch of rich dark violet. Pkt. 10c. i ;
Fairy Queen—As a bedder, or asa solitary plant, this is a remarkably effective new Pansy. Size very large, color pure sky-blue, splendidly bordered with white, produc- ing a distinct effect and a delicacy of color combinations which is rare. This is by all odds one of the most pleasing colors we have ever seen in Pansies, and its large size and perfect shape make it more than beautiful. Pkt. 10c.
NEW GIANT FRAGRANT CENTAUREA ( Centaurea Imperialis) This new Centaurea, a cross between C. Moschata and Margaret, represents; the best that has been produced in these beautiful summer-blooming plants. The bushes — are about four feet high, of \ enormous dimensions, and are covered with large, beau= tiful flowers of the form and fragrance of Centaurea Mar- garet. The flowers will keep for over a week in water, if cut just when they are about to open. Itis of easy culture, which cannot be said of Cen- i taurea Margaret. The color ; variation is very great, almost Pansy—Ilasterpiece infinite. When well known there will be no garden without this beautifulnew flower. Ifa package is sown every two or three weeks until July, a constant succession of bloom can be had throughout the whole summer and fall. Thisis one of the best novelties eversent out. All colors mixed, pkt. dc.
BURBANK’S NEW ‘“‘SHASTA DAISIES’’
To-day no other flowers can compare in extent of usefulness. Their first qualification is hardiness. They can be grown out of doors by everybody, where it is not cold enough to kill oak trees. Second, they are perennial, blooming better and more abundantly each season. Third, they can be multiplied rapidly by simple division, and they are not particular as to soil. Fourth, they bloom for several months—in California nearly all the year. Fifth, the flowers are extremely large and graceful, averaging about a foot, and sometimes more, in circumference, with three or more rows of petals of the purest glistening white- ness, or single, strong, stiff, wiry stems, nearly two feet in . length. Pkt. 50seeds, 15c.
CANDYTUFT
New Empress—One of the finest varieties in cultivation. Of a very branching habit, and when fully grown and covered with its large trusses of pure white flowers, resembles a floral candelabra. Do not sow too thickly. Pkt. 10c.
STOKESIA CYANEA
This is not new, but isa rare and beautiful-hardy perennial, easily raised from seed, and will flower the first year if sown early. The plant grows about 2 feet high, each bearing from 20 to 30 handsome lavender-blue cornflower-like blos- soms. One of the best plants for the hardy border, and indis- Candytuft—New Empress pensable for cutting. Pkt. lic.
Stokesia Cyanea
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New California Poppy, ‘‘Rosy Morn’’
(Escholizia Californica Caniculata Rosea)
This isa novelty of undoubted merit, and deserves the attention of all lovers of flowering annuals. A distinct new shade, producing flowers of a form hitherto unknown in the Escholtzia species. The rosy, white petals are delicately channeled or tuted with tiny folds radiating from the centerand richly adorned with a soft primrose-yellow hue, enhanc- ing the beauty of this charming tlower, which will, we feel confident, gain admiration and praise wherever cultivated. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c,
The Wild Flower Garden
Our Wild Flower Mixture consists of many varieties of beautiful easy-growing flowers, producing a constant and varied bloom the whole season, for sowing in shrubbery, under trees and on which no care will be bestowed, or even for sowing in exposed situations where wildness is preferred to order and precision. The mixture comprises mignonette, candytuft, larkspur, marigolds, poppies, foxgloves and many other gar- den favorites, which will flower successfully and yleld an abundance of bloom. Large pkt. 10c; 14 02. 20c. i
Golden=Leaved Salvia
One of the most brilliant and attractive plants. Habit, compact, short- jointed and branching, with an abundance of foliage, which is of a fine yellow shade, hardly a trace of green about it. The Scarlet towers are of exceptional brilliancy, far more brilliant than the common Salvia Splen- dens. The color of the foliage is constant, and its color is perhaps in- tensified by heat. The brilliancy of the Howers against the yellow foli- | y és age produces the most striking effects we have ever olserved in any (GO Lg” plant, and we do not believe its equal can be produced. ‘The plant is also a magnificent pot plant, blooming at all times of the year without intermission. Pkt. 100 seeds, 10c.
New California Poppy—‘‘Rosy Morn’’ Mayflower Verbena
This is of the same trailing habit as the Arbutus or Mayflower, its branches creeping over the round and hugging it closely. Its blossoms are of the same shape and about the same size. “he new Verbena Mayflower has all these characteristics, with the additional merit of possessing the same lovely and delicate pink and white coloring, making the flowers like the Arbutus; and last, it has the same exquisite fragrance. This makes it one of the most fascinating flowers in cultiva- tion. It was originated by Luther Burbank, who pronounced it one of his greatest achievements. Pkt. 75 seeds, 10c; 3 for 25c. i iB
Asparagus Sprengeri Also called Emerald Feather and Abyssinian Parlor Fern. New.
Perhaps the best new plant introduced in ten yaars. Highly praised everywhere; handsomest seen drooping from a pot or basket. Sprays from four to six feet long, of fresh, green, feathery foliage; useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays, remaining perfect for weeks after cutting; grows freely the whole year round’ Extremely valuable for all purposes. Flowers white, followed by red berries. A plant that will please you. Pkt, 15 seeds, loc.
Asparagus Plumosus. (Asparagus Fern) One of the prettiest house plants. The leaves are bright green, gracefully arched, surpassing Maidenhair Ferns in grace, delicacy of texture and richness of color. It is admirably adapted for house culture. Pkt. 5 seeds, 10c; 25 seeds, 35c.
New Emperor Salpiglossis Ease of culture is the first quality that commends the Salpiglossis to all amateur gardeners. It shrives in any good garden soil and in almost any situation, though like other flowers it responds readily to good treatment. This New Emperor strain isa very great improvement on the older type in its increased size of flowers, their improved shape and larger variety of colors, and more than all else, in their singularly beautiful veinings of gold. These are the only flowers, to our knowledge, that shows a glint of gold in their coloring. Pkt. 250 seeds, 15c.
Schizanthus, or Butterfly Flower
Schizanthus Hybridus Grandifiorus. The Poor Man’s Orchid Only a few annuals can compare with the profusion of bloom of this charming novelty. and none is more easy to cultivate. It attains a height of about 12 inches, grows quite compact and pyramidal and is literally covered with its beautiful, large, orchid-like Mowers. It grows well if sown in the open ground in May, where itis to bloom, but it may also be sown in frames and transplanted Jater into the garden or pots, and ifsown in August or September, several plants together in a pot cultivated in a cool greenhouse or conservatory, they will make a splendid show in the winter. Pkt. 10c.
Mignonette
New Golden Machet—A. splendid variety for pot and cut fiowers, while the long massive spikes are crowded with golden-yellow blossoms. This is a very valuable and distinct novelty. Pkt. 10c.
Grevillea, or Silk Oak One of the quickest growing of ornamental house plants. from seed and is pretty in ail its stages of growth. one of a palmorfern. Pkt. 20 seeds, 10c.
Plant Novelties and Specialties
Salvia
New Golden-Leaved ‘‘Audubon’’—A handsome variegated form of the scarlet sage. The plant is fully as vigorous, the deep green foliage being freely and irregularly mottled and blotched with creamy-yellow, deepening to a rich golden-yellow, A gem for bedding, for window boxes, and the house. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. e
Mrs. C. N. Page Salvia—This variety, introduced last year, has proved to be the finest sort ever offered. It is of dwarf growth, seldom more than_15 inches high, and is very compact; literally cov- ered with long spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Begins blooming in July, three weeks before any other variety of Salvia and blooms constantly until October. ‘There is no other variety which pro- duces half as many flowers to the plant, and they are so thick that when the plant is at its best a_per- son standing over it can scarcely discern the leaves, it being one solid mass of bloom of fiery bright- ness. As Salvias are now becoming one of the most popular of bedding plants, taking the place of scarlet geraniums, we predict a great run for this new sort. Heretofore the only objection to Salvias has been their late blooming, but that is now overcome in this new sort. Each, 10c; dozen, $1.00.
It iseasy to manage. grows rapidly With its long, drooping, silky foliage it reminds
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: GS pe Schizanthus, or Butterfly-Flower
Two New Croton= Leaved Coleus New Geranium ‘‘Telegraph’’
Anna Pfister—Pointed leaves 6 to 8 inches long with deep scalloped edges, giving it a Croton-like appearance. Color of the foliage is a bright golden-yellow, intermingled with green and crimson. Habit of growth is compact and bushy, rarely attaining a height of over 6 to 8 inches and measuring 10 to 12 inches across. Each, 15c; 2 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. toa John Pfister—Same character of foliage as the Anna Pfister; also the same habit and growth, the difference being in the coloring of the foli- age, which isa bright crimson, edged and topped with old gold. Very
striking. Rose, General McArthur
(Hybrid Tea)’ Color, the most brilliant crimson. It is also one of the very sweetest varieties. Itis a good, strong, vigorous grower, pro- ducing stems 24 to 20 inches long; a free and continuous producer. We predict a good red rose for every man’s garden. Hardy, with light pro- tection. ach, 25c; 5 for $1.00 :
A geranium that will be sought by the most fastidious. Truly the finest geranium for bedding out, and for conservatory and window dec- oration. Its mammoth size, robust habit of growth, combined with its beautiful color and remarkable productiveness places it before all others so far introduced on the market. The foliage is dark green, with heavy zone: flowers single and a deep red orange cerise in color. ‘“Telegraph”’ has proven gilt edged through every test during the past four years. Un. doubtedly the finest geranium sent outin years. Each; 15c; 12 for $1.50;
We pay postage on small plants when order amounts to 50c or more; for less amount, 10c must be added for postqge. Large plants by express only, at purchasers expense.
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Abutilon Savitsi
white predominating—more than half the leaf being almost pure white. he white is very clear and pure <and not a yellowish green. It is a very compact grower and one of the most beautiful variegated plants sever sent out. Each, lic.
Bougainville Glabra Sanderina (New)—Beautiful plant, producing in great profusion its dazzling rosy-crimson flowers. Begins to bloom §when quite small—a continuous free blooming plant * that should be in every collection. 20c, 50c and $1.00.
Fuchsia Trailing Queen—Branches spread out and droop £ -downward, continuing this way until the vines are four feet or more in length. Corollo deep velvet pur- ple, changing to crimson; buds, tubes and sepals rosy ~ scarlet. 10c.
New Fuchsia Autumn Leaves tisatrue drooping or weeping sort. The foliage cOloring is wonderful and best described by its name. ~It is impossible for one not familiar with our forests in autumn to imagine the beauty ofits foliage. The long streamers of green, red, bronze and sold, terminating with its beautiful clusters of rosy-scarlet flowers blend- sh nN o FUCHSIA wing in perfect harmony, is magnificent. 20c; 3 for 50c. ;
Sunray Fuchsia A novelty in the Fuchsia family. Very different from the other varieties in —_—_————————_ that their beauty lies in the foliage, from which it gets its name. All the = colors of the sunset, clear yellow, golden bronze and red are combined in the most effective way “to make a pretty foliage plant. Each, 25c.
Armstrong’s Ever=blooming Tuberose
This variety blooms year after year and pro- duces single pure-white flowers of a fragrance similar to that of the ““Jasmine.’’ Itmakesasplen- did cut-flower and should be in every one’s garden. We have had great difficulty each year in procuring enough bulbs to keep pace with the demand for this variety. Each, 10c.
Minneapolis Vine Pilogyne Sauvis—It is the quickest, densest, neatest, hardiest climber we know of. The vines grow with marvelous rapidity (several inches every day) and are of the most graceful appearance. The leaves resemble those of the Ivy in shape and are produced in thousands on a single plant. The flowers are small, white, and emit the much pleasing musk scent. A single plant will easily cover a space eight feet wide by ten or fifteen feet high. Each, 15c.
New Boston, Sword, or Ostrich Plume Fern (Wefhrolepsis Piersonz)
This is the most important addition to our Ferns in many years. The plant possesses the same characteristic of growth, with long fronds, but with each pinnze or leaflet subdivided so as to form a perfect miniature frond. The grace and beauty of the feathery plume-like fronds can only be compared to a magnificent ostrich plume. Owing to this fullness of the fronds, even small plants are well furnished, making much more symmetrical and beautiful plants than the ‘Boston Fern, and when fully developed with fronds six inches across, the weight of which makes them arch gracefully, the effect is truly superb. Strong young plants, 15c, 25c, 50c, $1.00, $3.00, $5.00 each.
New Dwarf Justicia
A great improvement over the old Justicia strain. This new sort begins to bloom when the plant has only three or four leaves, and is never out of flowers afterward. If pinched back occasionally it makes a very dwarf, stocky plant, frequently covered with 20 or 30 large pink flower heads. It isa plant for everybody to grow. Each, 20c.
: New Russelia Elegantissima
A very striking semi-trailing plant especially adapted for hang- ing baskets, vases or window boxes. ‘The plant is skeleton-like in growth and covered with brilliant coral-red florets, looking like a shower of delicate coral blossoms; the effect is unique and graceful. Each, 15c; 2 for 25c.
Abutilon Savitsi
New Pink Hibiscus
Peachblow—F lowers are double and from four to five inches in diameter; of a charming rich, clear pink color, with a small, deep crimson center; an entirely new and most beautiful shade; it blooms almost continuously. 5c, 25c, 50e and ee each. Extra large specimens, $5.00 t each.
Pierson, or Ostrich Plume Sword Fern Russelia Elegantissima
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' . THE NEW ROSE—BABY RAMBLER or The Everblooming Dwarf Crimson Rambler
The greatest bedding and forcing rose in existence. It blooms every day of the year in the house. Out of doors from May until November. It is perfectly hardy and remarkably vigorous and free from insects and fungus. : ; ,
Decidedly the best rose novelty of the season and the very best red bedding rose in existence. It originated at Orleans, France, from a cross of the Crimson Rambler and a Polyanthus variety. It may be called a perpetual blooming dwarf Crimson Rambler. The bush is vigorous, absolutely hardy, about 24 inches in height and the introducers claim it will bloom every day of the summer and fall until severe frosts when grown out doors. Sometimes as high as 120 flowers have been counted onasingle panicle. Color bright glowing scarlet. First size, young plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00. Second size, 50c each; 12 for $5.00. Large size, 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; #10.00 per dozen.
DOROTHY PERKINS
New Rambler Rese—As hardy as Crimson Rambler and same habit of growth. The flowers are about one and One-half inches across; are borne in clusters of from ten to thirty and are very double; the petals are very prettily rolled back and crinkled. The color is amost beautiful shell pink and holdsa PST long time without fading. Young pot —— plants, by .mail, each, 25c; 3 for 60c.
y : Strong two-year old plants, by express, Baby Rambler Rose each, 50c.
CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE We consider this the most wonderful of all the new Roses. «We have had this sum- mer branches seven feet long, loaded down with large clusters of these brilliant red Roses. One would hardly believe it possible, that so many could be produced on one shoot. A superb climber; cannot be excelled, while it isalso magnificent in bush form. One of the striking characteristics of this Rose is its remarkable color, which is of the brightest crimson and remains so to the end. The flowers with which the plant is covered are pro- duced in large trusses of pyramidal form and carry- ing thirty to forty flowers, which remain on the plant along time. The foliage is bright green and glossy and contrasts finely with the bright crimson of the Rose. The plant seems to be as hardy as the old Prairie Queen. Every garden should con- tain this grand Rose. Small plants, 15¢c each; two-
year old plants, 50c each.
Yellow Rambler (Aglaia)—The flowers are borne in Clusters, after the same manner as the Crimson Rambler. The color is a decided yellow. Small plants, 15c each; two year old plants, 50c each.
White Rambler (Thalia)—Almost identical with Crimson Rambler, but that the flowers are pure white and sweetly scented. Small plants, 15c each; two-year old plants, 50c each.
Pink Rambler (Euphrosyne) — What is said of White Rambler applies equally to this except the color of the flowers is pink. Small plants, 15 each; two-year old plants, 50c.
The Philadelphia Crimson Rambler
It differs from the Crimson Rambler in two im- portant particulars. Hirst, the color is brighter, deeper, and more intense. Second, the flowers are perfectly double to the center. It is astrong, healthy grower, free and abundant bloomer. Small y plants, 25c each; two-year old plants, each, 50c. Dorothy Perkins
y CLIMBING CLOTHIDE SOUPERT : : ; This grand new Rose is of the climbing form of the well-known and popular Rose, lothilde Soupert. Itis a vigorous grower, forming canes 15 feet in one season, and covered with large clusters of fHowers all Summer. Flowers are large double and a beautiful shell pink, forming the budsin clusters. Perfectly hardy and willstand + any kind of weather. We cheerfully recommend it as the best of all the hardy ever-blooming Roses. Two- year old plants, each, 50c, by express; small plants, each, 25c; 5 for $1.00,
CHENILLE PLANY (Acalypha Sander?) | if f he rast This is the most striking ornamental plant introduced in many years. It isa native of the South Sea Islands; Crimson Rambler is of easy and rapid growth and blooms continuously. The plant is of branching habit, healthy foliage and the
flowers are most remarkable. The flower spikes, which appear in pairs: from the axilis of the leaves, grow from one to two feet in length. WYhey are of bright crimson color, drooping and mix- ing with the green foliage with charm- ing effect. Kor bright and curious effect it has no equal. It hus received silver and gold medals and premium certifi- cates at the flower shows this autumn. We offer strong, well-rooted plants of our Own growing, mostly showing the flower spikes. Each 25c.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Perhaps the best known plant intro- duced in years. Especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decorative pur- poses or for planting in ferneries or sus- pended baskets. It grows freely the whole yearround. As it withstands dry atmosphere it makes an excellent house plant. The plant is a vigorous grower, producing sprays four or five feet long, of fresh, green, feathery foliage. Use- ful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays re- maining perfect weeks after cutting. 15¢, 25c, 50c and $1.00 each. Extra large, Asparagus Sprengeri $3.00 to $5.00 each. Chenille Plant
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Caine = Z the shedie AMERICAN WONDER LEMON.
In this wonderful Lemon we have the rich, glossy leaves like the Dwarf Crange, which are so easily kept clean. Its blossoms are waxy white, like a Tuberose, and as fragrant as orange blossoms, producing fruit g five times as large as the ordinary lemon. The Won- der Lemon must take a place in every good collection of house piants. Price, first size, each, 25c; large plants, 50c and $1.00 each.
New Geranium Jean Viaud—The best of all semi-double pink Ger- aniums. A pure Bruant of enormous size. Stands rain or drought and is a perfect mass of bright pink all summer. Whe flower trusses are as large as Hydran- gea heads. Each, lic.
Variegated-Leaved Geranium
William Langguth—The new Silver-Leaved Ger- anium. The plant is of short, stocky growth, beauti- ful deep green foliage, with broad, pure snow-white band. Most free flowering of all its class. Flowers double, bright red, large, extra filled out blooms rising from the white colored foliage quite magnificently. Each, 20c.
Jasamine—Maid of Orleans
A very attractive new sort with good sized double flowers, blooming profusely all summer; shining pale ereen foliage; very fragrant. This variety is much
more easily grown than the Cape Jasamine and is in
leaf. delicate, lilac color; entirely distinct from any other flower we have seen. Indeed, we never grew a plant that attracted as much attention and gives such general satisfac- tion. Price, strong plants, each, 10c.
BEAUTIFUL WEEPING LANTANA
One of the few plants that can- not be too highly recommended. The plant is of very rapid growth and graceful drooping habit, with dark green foliage, produc- ing a cluster cf flowers at each most rosy-
The flowers clear,
are a brilliant,
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA..
Araucaria Excelsa (Norfolk [stand Pine)
This beautiful plant re- sembles the pine some- what in appearance, though much finer in tex- ture; it is particularly adapted to table decora- tion. It is most unique in appearance, the branches being arranged in neat, symmetrical whorls. Plants six toseven inches high, with 2 whorls, $1.00 each; plants eight to ten inches high, with 2 to 3 whorls, $1.50 each; plants 12 to 14 inches high, with 8 to 4 whorls, $2.00 each; 10 to 20 inches, 4 whorls, $3.00 each.
every way more desirable. Each, 25c; large plants, 50c.
Fancy Coteus Brilliancy—The dinest Giant Cole- us ever offered. The colorisa bright carmine, shading off to a deep maroon, the margins of the leaves bordered with yellow and green and having a rich velvety lus- tre, the whole ef- fect being one rarely seen in any plant. The habit is strong and vig- orous, growing two or three feet
high; leaves very large, often nine to ten inches long. 15sec each; large plants, 25c and 50c each.
-Parrot’s Feather (Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides )
A novel aquatic hanging plant. Its lone trailing stems are clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as finely cut as the leaves of the Cypress Vine and much more delicate. Planted in a water-tight hanging basket, so water can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. Used by many people for decorating interior of gold fish aquariums. 10c each.
New Carnations
Enchantress—Just what the florists are looking for—a light pink Lawson. It is larger in size and longer stemmed. A beautiful shade of light pink, deepening toward the center. Immense, attractive flowers, of fine form and exceptional keeping qualities. The growth is ideal, very healthy, vigor- ous constitution; one of the best of recent introductions. 15c.
Lady Bountifui—Color pure glistening white. size 316 inches, perfect form, very fragrant. “A strong feature is its wonderful blooming qualities. This is one of the best new whites of last year. 15c.
Crusader—Form is always perfect. Produces strong stems from. 20 to 30 inches in length, according to the season. Itisa more robust and quicker grower than even the Lawson and a free bloomer. Color bright scarlet and average size of bloom is 3 to 3146 inches; very double and slightly fringed. 15c each.
Carnation—Enchantress
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General List of Garden Seeds
ALL QUOTATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
We do not claim to have the cheapest and only good seeds in the market, but claim to have the best seeds obtainable and at reasonable prices. This list, as revised for 1906, contains the very best standard varieties of True Value to Buyers. All our seeds have been tested to prove their vitality, and none are sold that are of poor germination. However, we do not guarantee or warrant seeds in any way, as failure of seeds to germinate and crops to mature may result from causes over which we have no control or that no human being can avert.
SEED DELIVERY
N. B.—At prices quoted we pay Postage or Express on all seeds ordered by the packet, pound, pint and quart, unless otherwise noted. If purchaser desires to pay his Express or Freight charges he may deduct eight cents per pound and ten cents per quart for Sweet Corn, and fifteen cents per quart for Beans and Peas from price given. Seeds offered in lots larger than one pound or one quart go at buyer’s expense. ‘‘By Freight or Ex- pres’ always means that the transportation charges are to be paid by the purchaser,
ASPARAGUS SEED
COLUNBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE—A new and entirely distinct variety that produces shoots which are white and remain white as long as fit for use. Lb. 65c; 4 1b, 20c; oz 10c; pkt. 5c.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL—A well known variety of large size. Lb. 50c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
PALMETTO—Very large, early and im- mensely productive and of the very best quality. Lb. 60c; % 1b, 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS CONOVER’S COLOSSAL— (By express or —— = : freight only) 2-year-old reots 25c per doz.; COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE 100 for $1.00.
BEANS--Bush or Snap __ GREEN SORTS
STRINGLESS GREEN POD. NEW. SEE NOVELTIES, PAGE 2 DW ARE HORTICULTURAL—This is one of the best varieties for use shelled green. When in this condition the beans are very large, easily shelled and are about equal to the Lima in quality, ASPARAGUS ROOTS although of quite different form. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 50c; pk. $2.00. j LARGE WHITE MARROW, OR MOUNTAIN—Beans large, clear white, oval, cooking very dry and mealy. Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c: qt. 40c; pk. $1.15; bu. $4 50. i - EARLY MOHAWK— Very hardy, early and productive; good early string bean. Pk. $1.15; % pk. 60c; qt. 40c; pkt. 10c. IMPROVED EARLIEST VALENTINE—At least ten days earlier than Early Valentine and usually ready to pick in 35 days after planting. The pods are very thick and fleshy and of best quality. Pk. $1.50; 4% pk; 80c; qt. 40c; pkt. 10c. LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS-—Very early and productive and a good shell bean. Pk. $1.35; qt. 40c; pkt. 10c. EXTRA EARLY REFUGE—The earliest and best of the green podded sorts. Very productive. Pk. $1.60; % pk. 80c; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c. IMPORTED NAVY, OR BOSTON PEA BEAN—Very early, hardy and prolific; beans, small, round and handsome. Bu. $4.00; pk. $1.15; qt. 35c; pkt. 10c. IMPROVED TREE BEAN—A valuable sort for field culture, the most prolific variety known, The beans are roundish, very white, of fine flavor and cook very even and quick. Bu. $4 00; pk. $1.15; qt. 35c; pkt. 10c.
POLE BEANS HORTICULTURAL CRANBERRY— Excellent as snap or shell bean; speckled. Pk. $1.75; qt. 45c; pkt. 10c. NEW EARLY GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX—Pods very tender, six or eight inches long, of large size, and borne profusel Pp y
in large clusters of from three to six, and are of a beautiful golden yellow color. It shells easily, is stringless, cooks tender and is of delicious flavor. Qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c.
“*KING OF THE GARDEN’’ LIMA—The pods and beans are of 3 f E Y large size and of superior quality. Pk. $1.75; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c. nis pene poses Cauliflower, but is hardier
DUTCH CASE KNIFE—A good cornhill bean; one of the earliest a OURPLE CAPE—The popular sort, with large Peer tnc aoa flat, beans white, and used green and dry. purplish heads. Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c. :
SCARLET RUNNER—A favorite both as snap bean and for its flowers, which are bright BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Rosen Koh/) scarlet; seeds broad and kidney-shaped. Pkt. 10c. This plant is allied to the cabbage, producing |
LAZY WIFE—Pods very broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringless, and retain this excel- small heads from the sides of the stalk, which are |
lent quality until almost ripe, but aboye all, it is immensely productive. An excellent shell] 1" perfection for use in autumn after early frosts. bean. Ot. s0c; pt. 30c; pkt. T0e. ; oie IMPROVED DWARF—A fine strain. ¥Y% 1b. 45c;
oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
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WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX—One of the earliest and most productive of all wax beans. It is nearly a week earlier than the Golden Wax and yields one-third more, but the most val- uable point in its favor is that it is almost entirely free from rust and spots. The pods are long and showy, very tender, stringless and of excellent quality. Pk. $2.50; qt,60c; pt. 30c; pkt. 10c
RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX (CURRIES)— Very early and productive, of excellent quality and entirely free from rust, besides being very crisp and tender, and keeps longet than any other after picking, which renders it valuable for distant shipping. Pk. $2.00; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c.
DWARF BLACK WAX-—A standard sort. Pk. $2.00; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c.
DWARF GOLDEN WAX—Pods yellow. brittle, entirely stringless, a good snap sort and very productive. Pk. $2.00; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c.
CHALLENGE BLACK DWARF WAX— The earliest black bean in cultivation. Fully one week earlier than any other wax bean. There is no better than this for first early crop. Pk. $2.00; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c.
DAVIS WAX-—The best for market and gardeners and canners, The most produc. tive wax bean. The podsare long, straight, oval, of clear, waxy-white color and hand- some, often growing to a length of seven to eight inches, and when fit for use are quite stringless sos fine flavor. One of the x : main points of its superiority over other
rss sorts is its extreme HoRGhsise pins shipping BRUSSELS SPROUTS RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX qualities. Pk. $2.50; qt. 60c; pkt. 10c. PUB uh Net tens
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BEANS==Continued
BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA—Growing 18 to 20 inches
high, each bearing from 50 to 200 handsome large pods,
well filled with very large beans, which are identical :
in size and Juscious flavor with the well known Pole Lima. Pk. $2.00; % pk. $1.15; qt. 50c; pt. 30c; %4 pt. 15c;
kt. 10c.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA—Very productive and at least two weeks earlier than the Pole varieties. The beans are the size of the Sieva, or small Lima, and of good quality. Pk. $2-00; qt. 50c, pkt. 10c.
DREER’S (KUMERIE, or THORNBURN’S) BUSH LIMA—Grows about two feet high, matures early, re- mains green fora long time afterripening. Compared with the old Large Lima, the individual Beans are not large, they are plumper and of a far superior flavor. Per % pk. $1.50; qt. 60c; pt 30c; % pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
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* CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—The Earliest Beet in the s Market. A selection from that standard market beet, Early Egyptian. which retains the earliness of fhe parent stock. and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is of the deepest red, almost black in color, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, be- ing sweeter and even more tender and smoother. Lb 70ce: % lb 25c: oz. 10c; pkt 5c.
EARLY ARLINGTON — The Earliest Beet Known. This is by far the best early market Beet we have. It is very early, of tine turnip shape, with small tap root, foliage small and dark red; tlesh deep blood-red, and of verv fineflavor Price, pkt 5c;0z. 10c; % 1b 25c; lb. 75c.
y ae Fe EWN ECLIPSR—A very early, smooth, globe-shaped beet,
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iil HI fine texture; in earliness and quality it is excelled by uf ay
| none. Lb. 65c; 4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c DEWING’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — Excellent for m Summer and winter use. Lb. 50c; &% lb. 15c;0z 10c; pkt. 5c- = EBGYPTIAN—Finest early market sort; very deep red’ = tender and sweet; in form, like the Flat Dutch Turnip, Lb. 50c; % lb. 15c; pkt. 5c. =s EDMUND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—One of the best beets grown. The flesh is of a deep blood red color, and : == very sweet and tender. Lb. 65c; 44 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pKt. 5c, TIMI LONG SMOOTH DARK RED—A well known winter sort. Dye tt Lb. 50c; % Ib. 15c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c
sits HALF LONG BLOOD—By far the best for winter use. They are always smooth and handsome, and of a rich, dark red. Lb. 60c; % lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
FOR NEW BEETS, CHICAGO MARKET AND : DETROIT DARK RED, SEE NOVELTIES /
SUGAR BEETS VILMORIN’S IMPERIAL WHITE SUGAR—An improved French variety, exceeding all others in percentage of sugar; well liked wherever tried Ten lbs, by express, $3.00; lb. 45c; % Ib. 15c; OZ. 5c. LANE’S IMPROVED SUGAR—An improved variety of Sugar Beet, hardy‘ white, very productive andsweet. Ten lbs., by express, $2 75; Ib. 40c; % 1b. 15c; oz. 5c.
Witiimas afl { | \\ if | | | lh An MANGEL WURZEL BEET | ma | | IMPROVED MAMMOTH—LONG RED—This is an enormously pro- Mh | \ \ i if | \ ! ductive variety, yielding 40 to 60 tons to a single acre. We have an eit l| i\ Hh | AAU i | * jmproved strain not to be compared with inferior strains offered at
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| IN Maauats lower rates _ Five lbs. = 1.25, by express: Ib. 40c; ¥% lb. 15c; 02. 5c. _
EDIMUND’S EARLY BLOOD BEET GOLDEN TANKARD — The best vellow mangle in cultivation. Five lbs. $1.25, by express; lb 40c; 4 lb. 15c; oz. 5c.
SWISS CHARD BEET, or SUMMER SPINACH
A distinct vegetable and much superior to the common Beet for greens and equal to Spinach. Sown early in the Spring, in rows 16 inches apart, and the seedlings afterwards thinned out to 6 inches in the rows, it makes rapid growth of leaves, and is fit for use for greens sooner than any other variety. Kor Summer use we con- sider it much superior to Spinach, because it can be cut throughout the entire Summer and Fall, when no Spinach is to be had. It is of almost the same flavor and it is much easier to wash and prepare for the table, a fact which every housewife knows how to appreciate. Later the leaves grow very large. with broad, flat, beau- tifully white, wax like stems and mid-ribs, which mav be cooked like Asparagus, or made into most attractive pickles. Lb. 7c; 4% lb. 25¢; oz. 10c; pkt 5c.
CORN SALAD
A most refreshing salad, used extensively in winter and spring. Lb. 60c; % lb. 20c; oz 10c; pkt. Sc. CHERVIL DOUBLE CURLED—Lb. $200; % lb. 60c; 0Z 20c;
pkt. 5c. CHICORY LARGE ROOTED—Lb. 75c; ¥% lb. 25c; oz 10c; pKt. 5c.
LARGE BRUSSELS, OR WHITLOOF—Produces a white heart, which is used as a salad. Lb. $1.00; 4% lb. 30c; OZ. 10c; pkt 5c.
| Plant Collection—20 choice plants, no | | two alike. Our selection of varieties l
sent postpaid for $1.
We pay Postage or Express on all Garden and Flower Seeds ordered by pkt., oz., pound, pint or quart, unless otherwise noted.
SWISS CHARD MAMMOTH LONG RED
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_ KRAMER’S SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—The best early sort in cultiva- tion, forms a fine solid head of good size, conical in shape, with very few outside leaves, and of the best quality. We offer this as the earliest strain of this standard variety. Grown only from select heads. Remarkably pure and sure to give satisfaction. Lb. $3.00; ¥ |b. 80c; oz. 30c; pkt. 10c
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. Same as above except that it is not so carefully selected. Lb. $2.00; 14 1b. 60c: oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
LARGE JERSEY WAKEFIELD—Larger and a trifle later than the above sort. Heads hard, solid and uniform in quality. Lb. $2.50; 4% lb. 70c; oz 20c; pkt 5c.
EARLY SPRING—For description, see novelties. %4 lb. 90c; oz. 30c; 4% oz. 15c; pkt 10c.
HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER—Matures between Wakefield and_Fottler’s, and unlike early sorts. rarely or never bursts. Lb. $2.60; 4% 1b. 70c; oz 20c: pkt. 5c. i
HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION—A bout a week later than the Early Summer, but double the size, while it can be planted nearly as close, its outer leaves being usually short. Lb, $2.50: % 1b. 65c; Oz. 20c; pkt. 5c.
EARLY FLAT DUTCH—Lb. $2.00; 4% lb 60c: oz. 20c; pkt 5c.
ALL HEAD EARLY—One of the earliest of large Cabbages, at least a week earlier than Early Summer, one-third larger and solid. Lb. $2.50; 4% lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
ALL SEASONS--Kearly or quite as early as Early Summer; heads harder and larger. Comes about two week earlier than Fottler’s, and is as good for late market or winter = Cay eee SELECT EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD
* “BARLY WINNIGSTADT—LD. $1.75; % Ib. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
THE LUPTON—A New Winter Cabbage. The heads are particularly large in proportion to the plant which is a strong grower, but does not spread out much. The stock is rather short and color is a rich green; it is one of the best keepers and comes out in the spring bring and fresh Itis more uniform and heads better than other late varieties and is a little earlier than the Flat Dutch varieties. Lb. $2.50; ¥ lb. 7c; OZ. 25c; % Oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. Sine ‘ IMPROVED DANISH BALL HEAD—For description, see novelties Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c: % Ib. 75c; lb. $2.25.
KRAMER’S SELECTED PREM- IUM FLAT DUTCH—No Cabbage is 4 SO universally grown as this, hence it is the favorite with the people for
eliabilit crop an Lb. $2.00; % 1b. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt_5c. LUXEMBURG, or HARD HEAD- NG—Very hard head of good size, and is remarkable for its keeping = Z et) quaniess A Brey avons among re d . - $2.60; . 1c; OZ. _ HENDERSON’S SUCCESSION Fee toe hier : .VANDERGRAW —TIf planted early it is ready for use nearly as quick as Henderson’s Summer while with late planting it may be used for fall or winter, being of good size and solid. Itisun- = pqubtedly one oe best varieties for general crop and all purposes that can be found. Lb. $2.00;% == . 60; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. . ———— FOTTLER’S IMPROVED BRUNSWICK DRUMHEAD--Best Early Drumhead. Stem small and short-head large. Lb $200; % lb. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. - = d IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY—Best Savoy. Lb. $1.75; 4 lb. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. SS => SSS SS RED DRUMHEAD--Large and solid. Lb. $1.75: % Jb. 60c; 02. 20c; pkt. 5c. jase MAMMOTH ROCK RED—For description, see novel- ALL HEAD EARLY ties. Pkt. 5c: 02. 25c; % lb. 80c ‘
DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER —This is the cab- bage that has been selling at such high prices on the Chicago market for the past three years. It is the hardest heading. finest grained and best keeper of any cabbage known. The seed is in great demand by our home gardeners. Lb. $250; % lb 75c; oz. 30c; pkt 10c.
BURPEE’S SUREHEAD—Large, round, flattened heads, very hard and of fine texture and weighs from 10 to 15 pounds. Jt is a good keeper and shipper and of fine quality and certain to head. Lb. $2.00; % 1b. 70c; oz 25c; pkt. 5c.
RU : CABBAGE PLANTS HEY Mii SON We grow these in large quantities and can furnish if HAIN === + them at lowest rates. eiror prices see “Vegetable = Plants,” p. 19. For Cabbage Worms. Jtkills them. Use Slug Shot Lb. 10c: 5 ie 30c: 10 lbs. 50c, by ex- press. If to go by mail, add 16c per lb. for postage.
CAULIFLOWER
For plants of Cauliflower see end Vegetable Seed List
DANISH SNOWBALL CAULI= FLOWER—For description, see nov- elties. Oz. $2.25; %4 OZ. 7c; pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c.
EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT— (Extra Selected.) This is the choic- est selected strain of the popular Erfurt type, and is remarkable for its extreme reliability. in heading. Plants very dwarf. Per pkt. 25c; oz. $2.50; 14 Ib. $8.00.
HALF EARLY PARIS - Largest for forcing. Oz. 85c; pkt. 5c.
LARGE EARLY ERFURT—Best for late. Oz. 75c; pkt. 5c.
ALGIERS—One of the largest and —ettines DUTCH WINTER OR HOLLANDER best for late use. Oz. 75c; pkt. dc. ; EARLIEST DWARF ERFURT
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New Early Champion Sweet Corn — Produces ears 12 MA inches long in sixty days. This new variety is without ques- ) tion the earliest large sweet corn yet introduced, being only a few days later than the first early small sorts. Ears nearly as large as the Mammoth 12-Rowed; pure white kernels with , medium sized white cob; very sweet, tender and full of milk, # yielding from two to three ears to the stalk. Pkt. 10c; pt. } 20c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Burbank’s Early Maine—Eariiest sweet corn grown. It ia) Has pure white cob with a rich cream-white kernel, sweet
and juicy. A fine ear of good size. Pkt. 10c}; qt.35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Mammoth White Cory—For description see Novelties.
a Early White Cory—A selection of the Cory, of the same character in all respects, except that it has a white cob and kernels. Very early and a good variety. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Early Minnesota—An old favorite and quite early. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Perry’s Hybrid—-There is no better second early. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Early Evergreen—The ears of this corn grow 8 inches long, are mostly 14to 18 rows. This is a magnificent kind for market gardeners having the best private trade and for main crop in every home garden, It ripens 10 to 12 days in advance of Stowell’s Evergreen and is equally as good for all purposes. The kernels are very sweet and tender and when eaten from the cob break off free from husky tips so common to some otherwise fine table corns, Remaining green a long time, two plantings will extend the season until frost. Qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt, 10c; pk. $1.25.
Improved Ne Plus Ultra—(Country Gentleman)—Long ears, averaging 12 inches, snow white kernels, very deep, and is without doubt the sweetest and most tender of all sweet
AND FLORISTS,
SWEET CORN.
We can safely say that it is the best corn for the gardener who has a private family and fancy grocery trade. Pkt. 10c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.40; bu. $5.00.
Old Colony—A selection of the Evergreen type, but about ten days earlier. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Mammoth Sugar—This produces the largest ear of any sweet corn, a single ear sometimes weighing as much as 2 or 3 pounds; quality very sweet and lucious. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00. '
Stowell’s Evergreen—The standard late sort. We have an extra fine pure strain of this most popular kind. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.
Potter’s Excelsior—Medium late, large fine grained, qual- ity excellent. One of the best sorts, and matures two weeks earlier than Evergreen. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
Black Mexican—A black variety; one of the sweetest of allkinds. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.
Chicago Market, or Ballard—An early 12-rowed sugar corn. Pkt. 10c; qt. 35c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.00.
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White Rice—A very fine white variety, ears four or five inches in length and one to one-fourth in diameter. Kernel pointed. Especially saleable among retail grocers. Lb, 30c; Y% 1b. 20c; pkt. 10c.
Mapledale Prolific—The most prolific variety grown, a single stock haying yielded twenty-two ears. ‘he kernels are nearly pure white in color; the stock grows six féet high; the ears are large in size, averaging six inches, while many reach eight inches in length. It pops pure white and is of
corns In time it matures a little earlier than Evergreen. | good quality. Lb. 30c; % 1b. 20c; pkt. 10c.
CELERIAC (Kzollen Sellerie) oe
Giant Prague—The roots are almost globe-shaped, very even and without rootlets, except on the under part. They are usually double the size of those of other varieties and the leaf stalks are stouter. Y% lb, 60c; oz. 20c;
pkt. 5c. CARROT
Oxheart, or Guerande—A thick carrot five or six inches long and very blunt at the lower extremity. It grows verv rapidly and the roots attain a weight of more than a pound. It is tender and of good flavor and a variety we can rec- ommend to all market gardeners, Lb. $1.00; 14 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Danver’s—The very best variety for pene crop. Itis a rich orange golor eae and a very heavy yielder; a splendi )XHEAI keeper. Itisa MESS carrot for all OeBEART ‘ soils and valuable both for table use and for stock. Lb. 85c; #4 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. oc, 4
Improved Long Orange—Lb 75c; % 1b. 25c: oz. 10c; pkt. de. a
Half-Long Stump-Rooted—Lb. 60c: % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. bc. = {
Nantes’ Early Half-Long Scarlet—Lb. 85c; % 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. he a
Large White Belgian—Very productive; grown almost entirely for stock. Lb, 55¢; 4 — 1b, 25c; 0z. 10c; pkt. 5c. ,
Large Yellow Belgian—Like above, except in color. 55c; 4 1b. 25c; oz..10c; pkt. 5c.
WATER CRESS
Wasser Kress—Cresson de Fontaine
The pleasant and peculiar flavor of the Water Cress Paw causes it to be highly esteemed for table use. Its culture can be carried on anywhere where there is a sufficient supply of fresh, pure water: it is not even necessary it should be running water; it can be renewed often enough to keep it ; cleanand pure. It can be grown without water even in tubs filled with good soil and kept ina moist, shady position with an occasional watering. Oz. 40c; pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS
Curled—Extensively used as a small salad; the leaves while young have a warm, pungent taste. Sow rather thick in shallow drills and at short intervals during the season. Lb. 50c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
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VEGETABLE MARROW
This is one of the most important vege- tables in the English markets, but little known in this country. The fruit is generally eaten when it is less than half grown, as the flesh is then very tender and marrowy. It should always be used in a young state. Pkt. 19c; oz, 1dc.
CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS
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. For Celery, Pepper and Tomato Plants, see end of Vegetable Seed List
New Giant Pascal—The largest and best variety of Celery. and of superior keeping quali- ties The stalks are very large, thick, solid, crisp and of a rich, nutty flavor, free from any traces of bitterness: it blanches early and quickly and retains its freshness a long time after being marketed. The heart isa golden yellow, very full and attractive inappearance. Lb. $2.00: % lb. 65c; oz 20c; pkt. 5c. ‘ A
Golden Self Blanching—Requires but little labor to blanch. The heart is a rich golden Yellow, with light yellowish outer green leaves. Of dwarf, compact habit and rich nutty flavor. Lb. #2.50; % lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c. ,
Perfection Heartwell—A strong grower; solid, never hollow. One of the best solid market sorts. Lb. $1.75; % lb. 55c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. ?
Boston Market—Dwarf; regarded as possessing the finest table qualities. Lb. $1.50; %4 lb. 55c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. ,
White Plume—A handsome, crisp sort of very easy cultivation. as it is almost self-blanch- ing, requiring for this purpose but a single hoeing-up of the earth about the stalks. As the flavor is excellent, and the appearance very ornamental, it is one of the best varieties for family use, and is the earliest celery known. Lb $2.00; % lb. 60c; 02. 25c; pkt 5c.
Dwarf Golden Heart | The most popular variety of all. Lb. $1.50; 4% 1b. 45c; oz. 15c; pKt. 5c.
Giant Golden Heart—Rich golden color, large size. excellent quality, crisp and very fine flavor. Lb. $2.75; % lb. 75c; oz, 25c; pkt. 10c. } f
New Rose—Hardier and a better keeper than the yellow and white sorts and of superior flavorand crispness. This sort combines. with the above fine qualities a handsome appear- Stee renders it an attractive ornament to the dinner table. Lb 22.00; 4 lb. 60c; oz. . 20c; pBt. 5c.
Solid Ilvory—Very dwarf and compact; color white throughout. One of the most solid and Rue p eating sorts, while its delicious nutty tlavor cannot be excelled. Lb. $2.00; 4 lb. 60c; Oz. 25c; pKt. 5c.
Cucumbers
Japanese Climbing Cucumber — May == be grown on fences, poles or trellises, Sa thus saving much valuable space in =—=—=——small gardens. The fruits are ten to =— twelve inches in length, of a fine green == color, the flesh is thick and firm, never = bitter, and fine for pickling, as well as slicing. Itis very prolific and the fruits, being raised well above the ground, never suffer from wet weather or insects. Lb . 2 00; % 1b. 50c; oz. 20c; pKt 10c.
Evergreen White Spine—Long dark green of finest quality. Lb 85c; ¥% lb. 30c; OZ. 10c; pkt. 5c.
**Cool and CAD Ones and taper- ing somewhat at both ends; the skin is very dark green, almost black; very early and prolific. Asacucumber for slicing, we know of none that is better. Lb. $1.00; 4 1b. 30c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
Westerfield Chicago Pickle—Undoubtedly ag the best cucumber for pickles; medium Ss length, pointed at both ends. Lb. #1.00; 4 lb 30c. 0Z. 10c; pKt. 5c. ;
Everbearing—Lpb. $1.00; 4% lb. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c
Improved Early White Spine—Lb. $1.00; 4 lb. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt 5c. Improved Long Green Cucumber
Nichols’. Medium Green—Lb. $1.00; 4 Ib 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. ; Improved Long Green—A_ standard variety of superior quality. Lb. $1.00-
Y% lb. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Early Cluster—Lb. 85c: % lb. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
Green Prolific, or Bosten Pickling— Lb. $1.00; % lb. 85c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
ENDIVE
Green Curled Summer—Fine market sort for early use. %4 Ib. 50c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c.
Green Curled Winter—Tender green leaves which blanch white. Hardy. % lb. 50c; 0z.20c; pkt, 5c.
EGG PLANT New York Imported—The leading market sort, very large and smooth; fine dark color, very productive and of excellent quality
Our strain of this variety is unexcelled, and has given the greatest satisfaction to market gar- deners. Oz. 40c; pKt. 10c. q
GARLIC The Garlic is the most pungent in taste and has the strongest odor of all the onion ——— family. It is largely used in the south of Europe, where it is esteemed for flavoring soups, stews, etc. The root or bulb is composed of many small bulbs, called “‘cloves’” which are planted in the spring. Bulbs, per pound, 30c, postpaid.
GOURDS
Dishcloth Gourd—This remarkable plant derives its name from the peculiar linings of its fruits, which is of aspongy, tough and durable texture. which renders it very valu- able as a natural dishcloth. Pkt. 5c.
. Sugar Trough Gourd—They grow to hold 4 to 10 gallons each, have thick shells, very light but durable, having been kept in use as long as 10 years, and are useful as bas- kets, etc. Oz 25c; 4 oz. 15c; pkt 5c.
Dipper Gourd — Valuable for household purposes. They make dippers of various sizes, which will last for years. lf the vines are trained on trellises, the handles ~ will grow straight, otherwise they curve. Pkt. 5c.
White Nest Egg—Also called Japanese Nest Egg Gourd; resembles in color, shape and size the eggs of hens, and do not crack, and are not injured by cold or wet, and = therefore make the best nest egg. Pkt. 10c; Improved New York Plant \ 3 for 25c.
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Kale, or Borecole, Dwarf Green Curled—Very hardy,
should be treated like spinach. % 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. eerie KOHLRABI ane see OrTurnip Cabbage _ HOLT’S MAFMMOTH SAGE Blasts only
Early White Vi- enna—F Jesh white and tender. Y lb. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c.
Early Purple Vi- enna-An excellent sort, a little Jater than the white. 4% Ib. 60¢; oz. 20c; pkt. DC.
The plants are of strong growth, attaining to a height of one foot the first sea- son, and spread so that a single plant covers a space of three feet in diameter. Our illustration shows a leaf of natural size; they are borne well above the ground and are of unusual substance, strong in flavor and superior quality. Is perfectly — hardy and attains a still larger growth the second season. It does not seed. Price each, l5c; three for dsc; 15 for $1.00; by mail, postpaid.
LETTUCE
Rawson’s Hot House Lettuce—This new lettuce is especially adapted for grow- ing in greenhouses and hotbeds. It is the largest iettuce grown, being nearly double the size of the famous Boston Market, or White Seeded Tennis Ball Let- tuce. It is also a sure header and is not liable to rot in the heart, making it a most valuable sort for market gardeners. Now the leading variety for Boston markets. Lb. $1.00; 14 1b. 80c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5e.
Black Seeded Simpson —Does not head, but forms a large, compact mass of leaves; stands 4 lb. 40c; oz. 15c; the summer heat well. Kohlrabi aie, Frain: ; Lib. $1.25; % 1b. 40c; oz.
ona 10c; pkt. 5c.
Denver Market Forcing—An early variety of head lettuce. It forms a large, solid head of good light green color, and is very slow to goto seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and blistered (like the Savoy Cabbage) and very crisp and tender and of excel- lent flavor. Lb. $1.25; % lb. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
White Cabbage—A good summer variety; heads of good size, close and well formed. Lb. $1.00; 4% )b. 30c; 02. 10c; pkt. 5e.
Ferry’s Prize Head Leaves tinged brown. A good home garden sort; hardy and of good flavor; very siow toruntoseed. Lb. $1.00; % 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
White Seeded Tennis Ball, or Boston Market—A fine early sort; small heads. Lb. $1.00; 44 1b. 80c; oz. 1Uc; pkt. 5c. ’
Grand Rapids Forcing—The best sort for greenhouse forcing, as it stands more neglect in the way ot watering and ventilation; will grow more weight on the same ground and will stand longer after it has matured. It does not grow quite so rapidly as Black Seeded Simpson, but is superior in every other respect. Lb. $1.25; % 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Defiance Summer—unequaled for long standing. One of the finest new varieties of head lettuce, which stands the summer heat better than any other. It forms very large, solid heads. Lb. $1.00; 4% 1b. 3Mc; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
. Boston Curled—Very symmetrical and ornamental in growth. Lb. $1.25; 14 lb. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
improved Hanson—Forms very large, firm heads, resembling a cabbage, which are deliciously sweet, crisp and tender. Lb. $1.25; % 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
LEEK
Large Mussel=- burgh—Of enor- mous size, leaves Jarge and broad. Ofvery mild, pleasant flavor.
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White Cos—One of the best ‘" Cos varieties. The outer ry 4 @ color of this sort is yellowish green; the head is of a coni- cal shape. Lb. $1.00; % 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
OKRA, OR GUMBO
White Velvet—Produces pods larger than any other. They are never prickly to the touch and always round and smooth, while in other varieties they are either ridged or square-edged. ; Lb. 60c; ¥% 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; ‘ GC pkt. dc. S
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MUSTARD White—Best for salad and general use. Lb. 40c; 4 1b. 15c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. F New Chinese Mustard—The large leaves, which often measure fourteen inches, are fi\N ready for use in about six weeks from timeof sowing, and the plant will continue to yield until trosty weather. Leaves are eaten boiled like spinach. Lb. 50c; % Ib. 20c;
oz. t0c; pkt. 5c. MUSHROOMS
These delicious fungi can be grown wherever there is a warm cellar or close shed, in which an even temperature can be maintained of from fifty to sixty degrees, and where a plentitul supply of fresh horse-stable manure for making the beds can be obtained. Pure culture mushroom spawn is now considered the best. This we can supply in bricks weighing about one and a half pounds each, and a brick is sufficient to plant about nine square feet. Pricein bricks, 30c per 1b., by mail, post- paid; by express, l5c per Ib.
Mushroom Culture by Robinson, postpaid, 50c. Mushrooms by W. Falconer, post- paid, $1.00. Hints on Mushroom Culture by Dr. B. M. Dugger free Mushrooms
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WATER MELON
. Kleckley’s Sweet—New. See novelties. Lb. 75c; 44 lb. 25c; oz. 10c pkt. 5c.
True Ice Cream—Few, if any, surpass a True Ice Cream for quality and productiveness. Medium early, fruit oblong, large size, rind mot- tled green, flesh Lright scarlet, solid to the center, melting and delicious Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Sweet Heart Water Melon—Vine vigorous and productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit large, oval, very heavy, uniformly mottled light ’ and dark green; rind thin but firm, flesh bright red, firm, solid but very tender, melting and sweet. Remains in condition for use longer than any other sort; seeds gray. Lb 60c; 4 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
Cole’s Early—This is the best melon for the home market today. For Sweet and delicious texture of flesh it has no equal. The rind is thin but brittle, and ? therefore not Suitable for shipping; for home market we know of none better. Extreme earliness is another important point inits _ favor. Lb. 75c; % 1b. 2 30C; Oz. 10c; Pkt. dc.
MclIvor’s Wonderful Sugar Melon—The Sweetest melon grown. Without a single exception this 5 ER is the sweetest water Bees : : melon of all—it is
j , simply superb. The Sweet Heart melanie grow oblong, attaining a great weight; are of a very handsome appearance, NEVER CRACK or lose their fine flavor in the wettest season. It isa very productive and very hardy variety and one that will IEC So Ras tats known. Lb. 75¢; 4 Ib. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc. — = —— entucky Wonder—Lb. 50c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. , Seminole Extra Early—Lb. 60c; 4 1b 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Cole’s Early Ficlon.
The Dixie—Lb. 60c; 4% Jb. 20+; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Dark Icing—Lb. 60c; ¥% 1b. 20c; oz. 10¢; pkt. 5c. Pinney’s Improved —Lb. 60c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Long White Icing -Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5>. Florida Favorite—Lb. 68c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; okt, 5c. Kolb’s Gem—Ln. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Colorado Citron—}4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
_ MUSK MELON
Early Hackensack—This is a greatly improved selection of the Hackensack, being ten days or two weeks earlier, also larger and finerinappearance. Fleshlight green, of delicious flavor; ~ One of the finest melons for table use. Lb. $120; 4% 1b. 35c. oz. 10c; pkt. Sc.
Chicago Market—Globe shape, densely netted; flesh thick, light green in color and of very rich, sweet flavor. It is nearly as early as Netited Gem, which it resembles in shape and ap- pearance, but fully three times larger; very productive. Lb. $1.00; 34 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
: Osage Melon goin ical Breen, slightly etted on the lobes on
, ihe upper side; flesh a rich salmon. e shape is oval, me-
MUONS 2 Ni ORC TL SNES AST dene cede Lb. $1.25; 4% 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. ;
Paul Rose and Rocky Ford—For description and prices see novelties.
Miller’s Cream—Very sweet and delicious? Lb. $1.20; 4 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Bay View—One of the largest; very prolific. Lb. 90c; 44 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Early Nutmeg—Green fleshed, highly scented. Lb. 75c; % 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Emerald Gem—Flesh delicate light salmon color, very thick and of most excellent flavor. The rind is dark and green. Lb. $1.50; % 1b. 40c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Hackensack—Grow uniformly large. Lb. $1.00; % 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Netted Gem—One of the best. Lb. $1.20; 4 1b. 35c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc. Jenny Lind—Excellent quality. Mb. 90c; 4 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
TIP TOP MUSK MELON
A melon recommended to every lover of this luscious fruit and to every gardener who grows for the market. It is a yellow-fleshed melon of the very best quality; every melon produced, big or little, early or late in the season, is a good one. They are sweet, juicy, of finest flavor, eatable to the very rind. It is a strong grower, heavy yvielder and of handsome appearance. Our seed is grown from introducer’s stock and is reliable in every way. Lb. $1.50; % lb. 50c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
MELON PEACH
These are used like egg plant when green. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
We pay postage on seeds when ordered by the packet, ounce, pound, pint and quart unless otherwise noted. Larger quantities go by} Express or Freight at purchaser’s expense. Small plants mailed free when order amounts to 50c or more; if less than 50c, 10c must be added for post-
age and packing. Large plants by Express only at pur-
chaser’s expense.
Chicago Market Netted Gem
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ONIONS
Our onion seeds are tested and we do not send out any of poor germinating qualities. We offer be- low the best pedigree onion seeds from growers who select carefully each year their seed onions, and believe no better strains are grown.
Prizetaker, the Genuine —The handsomest, large yellow globe. An excel- lent keeper. of finest flavor, handsome shape and enormous size, many single onions having been raised to weigh 5 pounds and over from seed the first year. It is of the same type as those im- mense imported onions which can be seen in fruit stores, and always com- mand a very high price. The Prizetaker always grows to a perfect globe shape, with bright straw colored skin; the necks are very small and the onion ripens up hard. 1 1b. $1°75; 4% 1b. 50c; oz 20c; pkt. 5c.
White Queen -S mall, early, white; used for pickling. Lb. $2.00; % lb. 60c; oz. 20¢! pkt. 5c.
Yellow Globe Danvers— This variety is now the standard medium yellow : i onion for our markets the Prizetaker country over. Lb. $1.50: % Ib. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
Southport White Globe—Thick, globe-shaped, handsome, keeps well. Lb. $2.50; 1% 1b. 75c; oz. 25e; pkt. 5c. Red Wethersfield—The standard sort, large flat. Lb. $1.50; % 1b. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. 5c. Australian Brown—This new onion is of ‘ 5 neat, round shape, medinm size, with skin of a deep amber brown, distinct from all other onions; extremely hard and firm. of fine flavor and will keep almost indefinitely. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% 1b. 35c; lb. $1.25.
Southport Red Globe—Matures nearly as early as the flat sorts and is very Similar in all respects ex- cept in color, to the Southport Yellow Globe, but ripens somewhat later. It growS toa large size, and is particnlarly mild and tender. A good keeper and is considered one of the best of red onions. Lb. $2.00; % 1b. 60c; oz. 20c! pkt. 5c. i
White Portugal or Silverskin—Very early. mild flavored, excellent for growing sets; produces fine onions from seeds. Lb. $2.25; 14 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 10c.
White Adriatic Barletta—The earliest onion grown. Itis of a beautiful waxy color and grows 14% inches in diameter and % of an irich thick, with finely formed bulbs slightly flattened at thetop. Lb $2.00; % 1b. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c. M4
Mammoth Silver King—This mammoth yariety is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from | 15 to 22 inches in circumference, often weighing 24% to4 pounds each. It matures early and is uniformly of large size and fine shape, being flattened, but very thick. The skin is ofa beautiful silver white, flesh snowy and tender, of mild, sweet flavor. Lb. $1.75; 4% 1b. 50c; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c.
Yellow Strassburg—(Yellow Dutch.) Later and larger than Yellow Danvers; good keeper. Lb. $1.50; 14 Ib. 40c; oz. 15¢; pkt. 5c.
ONION SETS
f Prices are based on the present market rates and \ FZ are subject to change according to the market without notice. Lowest
y . market prices, however, will be given on application at any time. At bushel, peck and half peck prices, the buyer pays the express or freight; at pint and quart prices, we pay the postage.
White Multiplier—Very early, of a pure silvery white color, enormously product- ive, fryuenty prodncing as many as twenty bulbs in a single cluster from a bulb planted; of excellent quality and size for bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling onions, Qz. 35c; pt’ 20c; pk. $1.50. : 5 Yellow Bottom Sets—Qt. 30c; pt. 15c; pk.
p1.50.
Egyptian or Perennial Onions—This vari- ety never forms a large bulb; their value lies wholly in their special adaptability for producing green onions for spring or fall use, especially the former, soon attaining a marketable size. Perfectly hardy. Top set,
qt. 30c; pt. lc. PEPPER
Large Bell, or Bull Nose—A standard sort, large andearly, rind very thick, color glossy red, flavor mild and pleasant. 4 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth—Similar to the Bull Nose, but larger and milderin flavor. 14 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. be.
Ruby King—Grows 4to 6 inches long, by 3% to 4 inches thick. A beautiful bright ruby red color. 4 1b. 759; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
Golden Dawn—\ 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. dc.
Cayenne Long Red—Pungent. ¥% lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
Celestial—Creamy white, changing to scarlet. Oz. 25c;14 oz. 15c; pkt. 5c.
Red Chili—Small, bright red peppers. Oz. 30c; pkt. 5e.
PARSLEY Double Curled—Finely curled, dwarf, good garnishing sort. tm" Lb. 60c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. a Champion Moss Curled—A prize winning English viriety. 34% Lb. 70c. 14 1b. 20c. oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
es Hamburg Rooted—A\lso called German Parsley. Lb. 70c; 4 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
; Golden Dawn
This isan excellent forage plant for i light land in dry, hot eeacgne He tops SUEUR EES Baie Y are cut and cured for hay just before frost. The plants also set a large crop of small nuts, which Le te make an excellent fattening food for hogs, and the hogs may be pastured on the lands after the hay has been gathered. The nuts mature much earlier than the larger southern varieties, and crops have been grown as far north as Michigan. For domestic use these can be grow in rows in the garden like bush beans. Onepk. willplantanacre. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid.
PEAS
10 in. Nott’s Excelsior — For description see novelties. Bu. $8.00; pk. $2.15; % pk. $1.15; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c.
Gradus—For description see novelties, page 3. Bu. $10.00; pk. $2.75; qt. 60c; pt. 35c; pkt. 10c.
30in. Alaska—Very early and productive. Peas blue. Bu. $4.00; pk. $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
9 in. Bliss’ American Wonder —The earliest of the wrinkled peas;very dwarfand remarkably productive, having very large pods, containing from6 to9 large peas; flavor unsurpassed. We heartily recommend this pea as a first early sort. Bu. $8.00; pk.
2.15; qt. 50c; pkt. 10c.
10 in. Extra Early Premium Gem—An improvement on the title Gem; very dwarf and pro-
‘ ae . lific; pods large. Bu. $6.50; pk.
American Wonder $1.75; re 45c: pkt. 10c.
£0 in. First and Best—Extremely early, productive and all ripen at the sametime. Bu. $4.00; pk. $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
20in. Maud S.—(Said to be the earliest pea in the world.) Much similar in f~ season and habit of growth to such standard peas as “‘First and Best,” “Daniel S O'Rourke,” “Phil. Extra Early,”’ but our carefully selected strain, ‘‘Maud S.,’” beats them all. Height, 214 feet; prolific and of as good quality as any of this class of extra earlies. Bu. $4 00; pk. $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
“20in. Daniel O’Rourke—One of the very best and earliest of market peas. Bu. $4 00; pk. $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
Second Early Sorts
.181n. Abundance—Large, fine flavor, very prolific. Bu. $4.50; pk. $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c. 50in. MclLean’s Advancer—Peas large, very Sweet and tender. Best early sort for home and market garden use. Bu. $4.25; pk. $1.25; qt 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c. Horsford’s Market Garden—One of the best second early peas. It is ex- i) tremely prolific and bears its pods alwaysin pairs. Try a few. Bu. $450; pk. ) $1.25; qt. 40c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c.
S For General Crop and Late Use ¢) we 48in. Telephone—A sweet wrinkled pea with very large, handsome, well- An \\* filled pods, and very fine table quality. Tbe vines often bear 10 or 12 pods per WOE stock, each containing 6 or 7 largepeas. Bu. $5 50; pk. $1.50; qt. 40c; pt 20c; pkt. 10c. ‘ eae Dwart Telephone, or Daisy—For description see novelties. Pk. $2.09; qt. 45c; iN
| Nie \ pt. 25c; pkt. 10c. [2
ie 24in. Stratagem—An English blue-wrinkled marrow. Vines of so strong WS growth as to need no support, and remarkably free bearing; peas very large ih ey and fine flavored; pods sometimes 6 inches in length and well filled. Bu. $6.00; i BY pk. $1.75; qt. 50c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c.
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60 in. Champion of England—The standard late variety for either market gardeners or private use. Bu. $4.50; pk. $1.20; qt. 45c; pt. 25c; pkt. 10c. 24in. Dwarf Gray Sugar—Edible podded when young. Pkt. 10c; qt. 45c. 386in- Black=Eyed [Marrowfat—Bu. $3.00; pk. 85c; qt. 25c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c. 48 in. Large White Marrowfat—Bu. $3.00; pk. 85c; qt. 35c; pt. 20c; pkt. 10c. Canada Field Peas— Write for market price. ; ) EEF PARSNIP Hollow Crown, or Long Smooth—(Abbott’s Improved.) St 7 ' é Smooth and very large; very tender and sugary; one of ratagem I,
the best for general cultivation. Lb. 50c; % 1b 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5e. Improved Guernsey—The roots do not grow so long as those of the Hollow Crown, but are of greater diameter. Verysmooth |}!!! and fine grained and of excellent quality. Lb. 50c; 14 1b. 20c; oz. | | _ 10c; pkt. 5c. t PUMPKIN Large Field—Lb. 40c; &% 1b. 15c; oz. 5c. : Sugar —A small,orange-colored, rematkably ea Sweet, fine flavored and dry. Keep well and cannot be beat for 4 table use. Lb. 75c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. | Mammoth Prize—Has been grown to weigh 226 pounds. Flesh | bright orange, fine grained; unequaled for exhibition purposes. Lb. 1.25; % 1b. 60c; oz. 20c; pkt. 10c. ‘ Large Cheese, or Kentucky Field— Cheese-shaped; yellow : fleshed. Lb. 60c; ¥ 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. Wz New Pie Pumpkin ‘‘Calhoun’’—It is medium in size, extraor- === dinary heavy and solid. very thick and fine <=s= grained; is a salmon yellow and of superior — quality. Jt is undoubtedly one of the best for oS pies. Lb. 75c; % 1b. 25¢e; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
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Victoria—L d tender. RHUBAR Lb. $1.50; % Ib. 45¢; 02. 16c; pkt. 5c.
fi bs ; Linnaeus —Well known market variety; early. Sugar Pie Pumpkin ‘ Rhubarb Lb. $1.50; 44 1b. 45: ; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
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RADISH
Twenty Day Forcing—A new olive-shaped radish of quick growth. Lb. 75c; 14 lb. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Bright Long Scarlet—The handsomest radish grown. Resembles the Early Long Scarlet. Very early; color bright scarlet, tipped white. Lb. 60c; 14 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Earliest Carmine Erfurt—One of the earliest sorts, turnip-shaped; color, fine carmine. Lb. 60c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped—A very attractive variety. lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. dc.
Early Scarlet Globe—Very early; flavor mild; crisp, juicy and tender; top small; will stand heat without becoming pithy. Lb. 85c; 14 lb. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Olive Shaped Deep Scariet—Very early, oblong in shape, skin scarlet. Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Improved Chartier Radish—Color, scarlet at top, shading to pink in center, and white at the tip. Decidedly one of the best radishes grown Lb. 60c; 44 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Long White Strasburg or Hospital Radish—A white variety, large and showy, half long in shape, six to eight inches in length and about 2 inches in diameter; of the finest quality. Lb‘ 60c; 34 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c-
Scarlet Cnina Winter—A good winter sort, flesh white and quite pungent. Lb. 60c; % lb. 20c; oz. 10c: Improved Chartier pkt. 5c.
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White Box—This is the most popular white radish in cultivation. Lb. 75c; 14 lb. 30c; Oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. ,
Long Scarlet Short Top—Long, straight, smooth, and extra early. Lb. 60c; 14 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Long Black Spanish—Large, skin black, flesh firm and white; milder than the round.
Fine for private use. 10c; OZ. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Wood’s Early Frame—In shape and color similar to Long Scarlet; it is, however, fully ten davs earlier; top small. Lb. 60c; 14 lb. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
French Breakfast—For early forcing; oval in shape; color, scarlet, tipped white; very
crisp and tender. Lb. 60c; % 1b. 20c; oz: 10c; pkt. 5c.
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Salsify— Mammoth Long Sandwich Island
SALSIFY (Vegetable Oyster) Mammoth Sandwich Island— This variety is of enormous size, twice as large as the ordinary pure white, very tender and delicious. Lb. $1.25; 14 lb. 35C; OZ. 15c; pkt. 5c. i
SPINACH
Extra Large Round Leaved— Our stock of this is very fine. Lb. 40c; % lb. 15C; OZ. 5c.
Long Standing—New, slow going to seed. Lb. 40c; % lb 15c; oz. 5c.
Bloomsdale or Savoy Leaved—A well known sort. Lb. 40c; 44 lb. 15c; oz. 5c.
SQUASH
“The Delicious’’—For description, see novelties. page 3. Lb. $1 00; 14 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. sew Red or Golden Hubbard Squash—A perfect type of the Green Hubbard, except in color, which is a bright, deep orange-vellow, very showy and attractive. Klesh deep golden-yellow, much richer in color than Hubbard, fine grained, cooks very dry, and is of excellent favor. Its keeping qualities are fully equal to, while in productiveness it far excells the old variety. Lb. $1.00; 4 lb. 30c: Oz. 10¢; pkt. 5c. Mammoth White Bush—Light cream colored, scalloped; very early and productive; grows to good size. Lb 75c; 4 Ib. 25c: Oz. 10c; pkt. 5c Mammoth Golden Bush ‘Gardener's select stock.) Early, pale yellow, very handsome and uni- form. Our strain of this is the best of the very early squashes. Lb. 75c; 44 1b. 25c; oz. 1Uc; pkt. 5c. Summer Crookneck—[arly and prolitic; quality good; skin yellow and warty; fine for summer. Lb. 75¢3 44 Ib: 255) oz Wey pkRE 5e: Giant White Summer Crookneck—For description, seenovelties Ib. 75c; 14 1b. 25c: oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. - 9 Boston Marrow—A standard sort of fine quality, rich orange colorand splendid keeping qualities. m Lb. 80c:34 Ib 25c: Oz 10: pkt. 5e. N Mammoth Chili—The largest of all squashes, often attaining a weight of 200 pounds without tose its fine shape and good quality. The flesh is very thick, of a bright orange color, and keeps we f pogo rate the ney lt is very productive, and will be found very profitable for stock feeding. 4 1b. 756; 02. 250: pkt. 5c: . Chicago Warted Hubbard Squash—We consider this the ideal Hubbard for home or market. _ Very large: color blackish green; very warty; rich in quality; a good keeper and thick tieshed. Lb. $1.00; 14 Ib. 30c: oz. 10c: pkt. 5c. Marbleiead—A winter sort resembling the Hubbard, but with harder shell and bluish color, very solid and heavy. Lb. 80c; 14 1b 25c; oz 10c; pkt. 5c. Hubbard— Our seed is from squashes grown especially for seed; therefore we claim the best strain in the market. “Lb. $1.00; 14 1b. 30c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
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‘“‘Ponderosa’’ Im= proved—As is well known, the Pon- derosa often showed green spots in ripening, but has been im- proved right along. We have fancy selections
buyers. oz. 20c; oz. 40c. ‘“‘Honor Bright’’ —Different from all other Toma- toes. The longest keeper, hence a Vp good shipper; f ; ; fruits large, QW” smooth and of excellent quality. Fruit gw changes from light green to white, then to lemon, and then toa handsomered. Pkt. iS 6
10c; % oz. 15c; oz. 25c: % 1b. 75c.
Livingston’s Beauty—The Tomotoes are borne in clusters of four or five and are round, smooth, of a glossy crimson color, tinged with purple. Itis very solid and free from cracks and rot; will ripen up nicely if picked green, and on account of its solidity and toughness of skin, cannot be excelled for ship- ping. % 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt, 5c.
Perfection—Color, blood red,skin very smooth; solid and of good quality; ripens evenly and is very productive. 141b. 75c;0z. 25c; pkt. 5c
Acme—Large, round, smooth, light purple tint; early and agreat bearer; one of the best. ¥ |b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5e.
Turner’s Hybrid. or Mikado—New, remark- able for its productiveness, great size and solid- ity of its fruit. Entirely free from green core. The shape is round and even, but somewhat ir- regular in the very large fruits; color, bright ted. 14 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
The New Stone—(Livingston’s.) Very large and of bright scarlet color; exceedingly solid and firm fleshed; quality the best; good keeper; not subject torot. % lb. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
The Matchless—Very large, good keeper, smooth and a beautiful deep red. % 1b. 75c; oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
Aristocrat—New bush tomato, resembling in habit the Dwarf Champion, except in color‘ the fruits being a glossy red instead of purple. 14 Ib. 75c: oz. 25c: pkt. 5c.
New Yellow Peach—It has the same soft leath- ery skin which is such a distinguished feature of the Peach variety and is equally desirable for cooking. Oz. 25c; pkt. 5c.
New Dwarf Champion—Vines dwarf and com- pactin habit, grow stiff and upright, with thick and short jointed stems. It is remarkably early, ripening as early as July 1st. Color, purple; smooth and very productive. lb. 7d5c; oz. 25c: pkt. 5c.
Yellow Pear and Yellow Plum—For preserves. Each, oz, 30c; pkt. 5c.
Golden Queen—Large, fine yellow. %% lb. 75c; 0z. 25c; pkt 5c.
Ground Cherry, or Husk Tomato—This dis- tinct husk enveloped Tomato is unequalled for canning, preserving, pies, etc. Dried in sugar as raisins or figs or to use in fruit cake, they are unexcelled. They havea strawberry flavor and produced fruitin great abundance. Fruit of a handsome golden color, the size of large cherries. Much esteemed by many to eat from the hand. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c.
TURNIPS
Early Red Top—Strap leaf. Lb. 50c; % 1b. 25c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
White Egg—Large, early. solid, good flavor. Lb. 50c; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c* pkt. 5c.
White Flat Dutch—A well known early sort. Lb. 50c; 44 1b. 20c: oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
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Spark’s Earliana—(For description see novelties, page 2.) 14 Ib. $1.00;
Chalk’s Jewell—(For description see novelties page 2.\—% 1b. $1.00; oz.
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Yellow Aberdeen—Globe shape. Lb. 45c; 4 1b. 20c; 0z. 10c; pkt. Be.
Purple Top Globe—An improved variety of Red Top Flat Strap. Keeps well and is desir- able for stock or table. Lb. 50c! 14 1b. 20c: oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Extra Early Red Top Milan—The earliest in cultivation. Lb. 70k; 4 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
SWEDES, OR RUTABAGAS
Laing’s Swede—One of the earliest; good ~ quality; fine for table use. Lb. 50c; 34 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c. i
Carter’s Imperial Swede—Yellow fleshed, pur- ple topped variety. Lb. 50c; 14 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
American Rutabaga—Good for table use or stock. Yellow fleshed; called “the best of Ruta- bagas.’’ Lb. 50c; 14 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
Hurst’s Monarch Swede—For earliness, qual- ity and weight, it is superior to any variety in cultivation. Lb. 50c; 14 1b. 20c; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
VEGETABLE PLANTS
___ This list is subject to change, owing to damage from bad weather, insects, etc. All vegetable plants shipped by express, freight or mail, at purchaser’s expense. If to go by mail, add for postage 10c per dozen; 50c per hundred. Plants will be ready as soon as the season is suitable for transplanting in in the open ground.
Early Cabbage Plants—Ready April 15—Early Jersey Wakefield, Henderson’s Summer. 10c doz.; 60c per 100; $4. per 1000.
Early Cauliflower—April 15 to June 20—Danish Snowball. $1.00 per 100.
Late Cabbage—Ready June 10—Premium Flat Dutch, Surehead= Hol- land. 1i0c doz.; 25c per 100; $2.00 per 1000.
Pepper—Large Belle, Ruby King, Cayenne. 20c doz.; $1.00 per 100.
per 100.
Ponderosa and Mikado.
15c doz.; sey. Asparagus Roots.
Tomato — Ready May 10 — Acme
Ground Cherry—Ready May 15—20c per doz.! $1.00 per 100. Egg Plant—Ready May 10—New York Improved.
20c per doz.; $1.00
Beauty, Dwarf Champion, 10c per doz.; 75c per 100. Transplanted plants
20c per doz.; $1.00 per 100, Celery—Golden Dwarf, Giant Golden Heart, White Plume. doz.; 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1000. Sweet Potato Plants—Ready May 15—Yellow Jersey and Red Jer- 40c per 100; $2.50 per 1000. Conover’s Colossal—(By express or freight only.) 2-year-old roots. 25c per doz.; $1 00 per 100. Sage—Holt’s Mammoth.
10¢ per Atter July 10th, 40c per 100.
10c each; 3 for 25c.
22, I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS,
FLOWER SEEDS
Directions for Sowing, Etc.—To insure success, the conditions and requirements of the several species as to soil moisture, heat, light, ec., should be studied and then observed in culture. Below we give a few general directions for their culture.
The soil best adapted to most flowers is light, righ loam, containing enough sand to make it porous. If there is some clay with it, the color will be brighaer. Make the surface as smooth and fine as possible, sow seed in rows, covering each sort of seed in proportion to its size (a good general rule being to cover twice the diameter of the seed) and press the soil down firmly over it. Do not plant seed when the ground is wet. Many varieties, such as Pansy, Verbena, Daisy, Hollyhock, and the fine greenhouse plant seeds, should be sown early in shallow boxes in the house, in soil consisting of equal parts of fine sand and rich mellow loam, well mixed together and sifted, to remove all graveland lumps. Sow as before directed. Covering the box with glass, helps retain the moisture and keeps the temperature even. Be careful not to keep them too wet, and as soon as they are large enough to handle, transplant in boxes from one to two inches apart, where they are to re- main until time to transplant to permanent beds. We will always be glad to answer any question from our customers, relative to the cultivation of any kind of plants.
Explanations of Abbreviations
A. Annual. B. Biennial. E. Blooming in spring and early summer. fl. pl. Double Flowers. G. Greenhouse or Pot plants. H. Hardy. Hh. Half Hardy. 1. Blooming in midsummer. L. Blooming in late summerand autumn. M. Seed should be sown in
ee hot-beds or boxes in March or April and transplanted in open ground in May or June, LITTLE GEM. when there is no danger from frost. Varieties not marked M. should be sown in the open Alyssum ground. O. Ornamental Leaved Plants. P. Perennial. T. Tender.
AMARANTHUS Grown exclusively for their foliage. The _ glowing effect produced by their mass of rich foliage, is scarcely equalled by any similar class of plants. T. A. 2 to,4 feet. Fine mixed, pkt. 5c
ABRONIA Charming trailer, with Vervena-like heads of sweet scented flowers, blooming the whole sea- son. Effective in beds, border, rock work and hanging baskets.,.H. A. Pkt. 5c.
ACACIA
zo) Elegant greenhouse shrubs, having fine or- namental foliage, and beautiful racemes of Z } various shades of yellow globular flowers. Soak the seed in warm water before sowing. M.P. 6to10feet. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. : ANTIRRHINUM (S7apdragon) Beautiful spikes of gay-colored Howers, pro- duced Se aus the first summer until after NB nia Ned ee ers well the second season. naranchie
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)
A very showy class with curiously shaped blossoms in great variety of colors. Double—In finest mixture, Pkt. 5c. Single—A1Jl colors mixed, pkt. 5c.
ABUTILON (Chinese Bell Flower) A handsome green- house plant. Finest mixed. M. Pkt. 10c.
ADONIS
ADLUMIA (Mountain Fringe) (See Climbers) AMMOBIUM ALATUM (See Climbers)
ACROCLINUM S Of easy cuiture, (See Everlasting) blood red or deep Ee scarlet flowers and handsome rolMae
AGERATUM . Set the plants 1 foot apart. H. A. l.toL
Valuable plants for large beds or bor- ders, and very useful where cut tlowers are in demand;it blooms the whole sum- mer; also good for winter blooming in
1 foot. Pkt. 5c. ALYSSUM (Swee?)
Agr ae : ] | ED A free flowering pots, succeeding in any soil. Indispens- AQUILEGIA useful plant. very at-
ANTIRRHINUM. ible for bouquets. Hh. A. Mixed, pkt.5c. tractive, producing flowers Ne killed Se = y frost; : i eae Gea Asperula Odorata
for bouquets on account of fragrance.
Ste H.A. White—Pkt. 5c.
aft Dy Little Gem—Of very compact growth,
Bay has only three or four inches high, but a Ou) ;
ee single plant will cover a space up to 3
feet in circumference. It grows quick from seed and the plants will bloom when quite young. The abundance of flowers is simply enormous; 300 flowers have been cou onaplant. Pkt. 5c.
Of dwarf habit, growing about ten inches high, bearing numerous clusters of small sweet-scented flowers. I, to L.
« 2. Azurea Setosa—Light blue. Pkt. 5c. Odorata—F lowers white; foliage very : sweet-scented. H.P.I.L. Pkt. 5c.
re Very pretty, free bloomer, adapted for making showy beds, clumps I AGROSTEMMA ce ging, and fine for cutting. Can easily be transplanted, and PNG should be set five or six inches apart. I.to LL. H.A. 12inches. kt. 5c. _
ww ANAGALLIS Dwarf, compact plants adapted for basket, rock-work, edgings and small
beds; succeeds best in light, rich soil ina sunny situation; covered with (Pimpernatl) various shades of Howers allsummer. Hh. A. M.
Grandiflora—M ixed, pkt. 5c. ; : ; : ACONITUM (Monk's Hood or W1ll grow in any good garden soil, producing curiously
Wolf’s Bane) shaped flowers in abundance. POLST e oes
A S Comet—New Aster of great beauty. Flowers are formed of long
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twisted and curled petals, and look exactly like the most refined forms of Japanese Chrysanthemums. They must take a high rank for unique beauty. Choice mixed, pkt. 10c. ‘
Giant Comet Asters—We consider these one of the handsomest of the tall-growing sorts. The plant grows about 18 inches high and on long, stiff stalks, bear in great abundance their beautiful flowers. These flowers, with their long twisted petals, strikingly resemble Japanese Chrysanthemums, 2nd are of very large size, larger in fact, than those of any Giant Comet Asters other Aster, so that, all in all, they are ideal Asters for cut flowers. Mixed colors, pkt. 10c
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ASTERS—Continued
New Branching—One of the best floral novelties and one which every flower lover should try. he'flowers are borne on very long stems and are of extraordi- nary size, being four inches or more in diameter. Mixed colors, pkt. 10c. ;
Improved Dwarf Pyramidal Bouquet—A magnificent variety about ten inches high. When well grown, asingle plant forms a bouquet of pyramidal shape and covers itself with blossoms. Choice mixed, pkt. 10c.
Crown—Central petals of purest white, making a striking contrast to the large, brilliantly colored outer petals; very effective; 2 feet. Many colors mixed, pkt. 10c.
Improved Victoria White—Undoubtedly the most handsome Aster in cultiva- tion, of which we have an excellent strain. Flowers very large and double, globu- Shoes and beautifully imbricated; plants are of fine pyramidal form. 1% feet.
<t. 10c.
New Japanese Giant Aster—Entirely distinct from all other Asters. The flowers are of immense size, measuring from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, with long petals curi- ously waved and curled, so as to give them a striking resemblance to a Japanese Chrysanthemum. This new Aster has been awarded a first-class certificate by the French National Horticultural Society. So far only two colors—a lovely pink and delicate flesh— have been obtained. The two colors mixed, pkt. 10c.
Improved Victoria—The finest Aster grown. Mixed, pkt. 10c. :
econaihd Flowered Perfection—Large and remarkably fine flowers, with long, beautifully incurved petals resembling those of the Pzeony. 2 feet. One of the finest Asters. Mixed, pkt. 10c.
Dwarf Chrysanthemum, Flowered—Of very compact growth; flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter and very abundant; later than other varieties, and therefore val- uable for succession. Choice mixed, pkt. 10c.
Fireball—The most brilliant Aster ever introduced, producing an abundance of flowers of the brightest scarlet. It forms a neat, well-shaped bush about 10 inches in oe ey covered with flowers, a single plant often producing from 30 to 40. t. 10c.
Tall Asters—In great variety and many different classes. Mixed, pkt. 5c.
Dwarf Asters—In great variety and many different classes. Mixed, 5c.
Balsam (Lady's Slipper,:or Touch-Me-Not) §
These are favorites with every one, owing to their § handsome double flowers; they must be transplanted into rich soil, 15 inches apart, in a sunny position and frequently watered. Cutting out some of the side 4 > branches is also advisable, especially with the strong NBZg@ee and bushy growing varieties. Hh. A. M. 1. Z
Double Camelia Flowered—Fine. Mixed, pkt. 10c.
Begonia Vernon
Asa Begonia for outdoor bedding this has no equal. ff The plants are simply smothered with flowers and New Comet Aster bloom equally in the shade as in the brightest sun. In
iN the full sunshine the leaves take on a beautiful bronze hue, while in the shade they retain their dark, rich green color. It is one of the handsom- est free-blooming plants we know, and it is equally valuable as a pot plant. They grow very readily from the seed and bloom when the plants are quite small. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
Tuberous Rooted Begonia
As bedding plants there is ease to equal the New Tuberous Rooted Begonia. They bloom equal to the Geranium, but with a SORA me ee form and variety of colors and shadings equal to the Rose. M. I. G. CoO met ‘A Single choice mixed, pkt. 20c. Double choice mixed, 40c. SS » ;
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A dwarf, free-bloomer; excellent for baskets and edgings; blue flowers. Hh. A.L. 1foot. Pkt. 5c.
Bellis Perennis (Z7gish Daisy)
Very pretty double red and white flowers; desirable for borders. Thrives well in shady places. 4 inches. RMB: Fatiten Best Double—Mixed, pkt. 10c. ‘ ay Longfellow—This variety produces dark rose flowers, usually dark = z and double, having long and stiff flower spikes; valuable for bou- quets. Pkt. 10c. New Snowball Daisy—Long stem, free bloom and large double flowers, snow white. Pkt. 10c.
Bartonia Aurea—A pretty free-flowering plant with downy, thistle- like foliage. Flowers a beautiful golden yellow. eight 214
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Bocconia Japonica
The stately habit of this plant renders it most effective fo : lawn decorations. The foliage is Jarge and finely cut, and for *4e< situations where specimen plants are desired it can hardly be a@7%3-2e surpassed. Also well adapted for pot culture. T. P. 5 to 8 ~—==
feet. Pkt. 10c. Snowball Daisy Balsam Apple (1Zomo7dica) A very curious trailing plant, with ornamental foliage and golden yel-
low fruit, which open when ripe, showing the seed and its carmine interior. 10 feet. Hh. A.J. L. Pkt. 5c.
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BROWALLIA. Bachelor’s Button (See Centaurea Cyanus.)
Balloon Vine (See Climbers)
Browallia (Amethyst)
Valuable becding plants, flowers blue and white, produced in great abundance and very showy. oes
Campanula (Canterbury Bell)
A highly attractive class of plants, combining richness of color with stately growth; valuable for beds and borders. The perennial varieties, if sown early, will bloom the first season.
Double Annual Varieties—In finest mixture. "gg Pkt. dc.
well,for house culture when sown in P Reveals: Buitesyl ; August. Height 1% feet. T. A.M. I. A POG Varieties—Many varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c a Pkt. 5c.
The New Giant Browallia—See
novelties, page 6.
Cyperus, or Umbrella Plant Grows finely in water with rich *
soil or mud, throwing up long stocks 7 Tope
with narrow green leaves. Easily ~ Dipset
raised from seed. 10c. Umbrella Plant.
Be sure and include Kramer’s 20th Cen=- tury Giant Pansy Mixture in your Flower Seed Order. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c.
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24 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN & FLORISTS,
New French Cannas
Flowers similar in shape to those of the Gladiolus, but exceeding them in brilliancy, markings and variety of colors. They are equally valuable for groups, solitary plants and for house decorations. Ifthe seed, which should be previously soaked for twelve hours in warm water, be sown early in a pot and transplanted into not too rich soil, the plants will bloom the same year, from July or August until cut down by severe frost. M. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
Cosmos :
This plant is of strong growth, having elegant foliage, and for fall blooming has no superior. Flowers three inchesacross. Planted in pots and brought inside to flower like Chrysanthemums, they are grand. The colors are of various shades, from pure white to purple crimson. M. H.A.L. Mixed, all colors, pkt. 5c.
New Early Flowering Cosmos — For description, see novelties. Pkt. 10c.
Cowslip
A very free bloomer, early spring flower, useful for bor- ders. H.P.9inch. Mixture of fine varieties, pkt. 10c.
Cobea and Calampelus See Climbers
Calandrinia
Beautiful dwarf plants Suitable for rock work. Suc- + ceed well in light, rich soil. H. A.J. L. Grandiflora—Rich, rosy, pink; handsome. Pkt. 5c.
Calliopsis or Coreopsis
Few annuals produce more striking or rich and varied colors than these. The flowers are numerous and beautiful; remove the seed pods and they will re- at in bloom much longer. H. A. L. Finest mixed, pkt. 5c. Golden Wave—Probably the most effective of all annuals, for a_mass of bright golden color. Plant very bushy and compact, almost two feet in height, and covered from July to. October with hundreds of beautiful golden blossoms, two inches across with small Cannas dark centers. Pkt. 10c.
New Golden Coreopsis (Coreopsis Lanceolata) | &
A hardy herbaceous perennial, easy to grow, very free to bloom Recs and one of the finest of yellow flowers. A most beautiful plant, | which will last in its golden glory throughout the whole summer | and fall. A plant everyone should have. Pkt. 10c.
Cacalia (Zassel Flower)
A profuse and beautiful flowering plant, tassel-shaped flowers, } growing in clusters on slender stalks, from which it issometimes | called ‘‘Flora’s Paint Brush.” Neat for bouquets. Mixed. 20 | inches. H.A.J. Pkt. 5c.
Calendula
(Pot Marigold.) Very handsome free flowering plant produc- ing a tine effect in beds and borders; succeeds in any garden soil. Height1 foot: H. A. L. L. f
Meteor—Beautifully imbricated double flowers, with stripes of deep orange ona pale yellow background. Pkt. 5c. i ;
Prince of Orange—Surpasses even Meteor in beauty, the florets being striped with a more intense orange, giving the whole flow- ers this brilliant hue. Pkt. 5c.
Canary Bird Flower (See Climbers)
Centaurea
New Giant Centaureas—For description, see novelties. Price 10c per pkt. :
Cyanus—Known as Bachelor’s Button and Corn Beetle. 14% foot. H. R. A. I. Various colors mixed, pkt. 5c.
Gymnocarpa—Dusty Miller. O. L. Hh. P. M. Pkt. 5c.
Cyanus—fl. pl. This new double Corn flower has, in addition to the doubleness of the Hower, a number of new shades. H. A.J. Pkt. 10c.
Cuphea (Cigar Plant)
A well known free flowering plant, profuse bloomer during the summer; also fine asa pot plant for winter blooming in the house. Hh. A. Pkt. 5c,
: Coleus
Plants with rich- ly colored foliage of maroon, green, crimson, yellow, etc. Kor groups on lawns and ribbon-
ing they are indis- pensable, and also valuable for pot culture. Although perennials, they attain perfection from seed the first season. M. G. 1 to 8 feet.
Fine Hybrids Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
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Centaurea, or Bachelor’s Button
CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA,
Clarkia
Very pretty flowers, very effective in masses; succeed under most any circumstances. Many colors. H. A.J. L. De.
New Dwarf Margaret Carnation
A carnation that blooms the first year from seed. Plants dwarf and compact. They flower most abundantly and throughout the whole year. 80 per cent. of flowers are very double, never bursts, and embraces a good variety of colors. M.1I.L. Pkt. 10c.
Margaret Carnation, Giant White—For description, see novelties, page 4. Pkt. 15c.
New Giant Margaret Carnation—For description, see novelties, page 4. Pkt. 15c.
Grenadin—Dwarf, compact growth; flowers are of a deep salmon-red. Blooms some three weeks earlier than any other variety. Pkt. 10c.
Vienna Dwarf—The best garden sort, which produces a large per- centage of double flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Carnation (Dianthus Caryophylins)
This lovely flower, known to everybody, succeeds in any light gar- den soil, and will give better flowers than slips taken from old plants.
Pkt. 10c.
Collinsia
Free flowering hardy an- nuals, with flower spikes 18 inches high, flowers are borne in clusters about the stalk. Sow seed in open ground. E. I.
Bicolor—Purple and white. Pkt. 5c.
Cleome Pungens (Gzanz Spider Plant)
This is a showy, robust growing plant, 4
to 5 feet high, producing long, curious
1 spikes of flowers of bright rcese color, with
i long antanae-like stamens, giving a very
graceful, cloud-like effect. They are of
easy cultivation, blooming even when the
plants are small and continuing until late inthe season. T.B.E.tol. Pkt. 10c.
Chrysanthemum No annual furnishes as many cut flowers as these. They bloom until fall and make lovely plants for beds, borders, etc. Coronarium Album {1 pl.—Double White. / 2feet. Double Yellow. 2feet. Each, pkt. 5c. M5}! Eclipse—An excellent showy new variety.
x a7 Its large single flowers are 246 inches in Wii
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the markings, they are pure golden-yellow, with bright purplish scarlet ring on the ray florets, the disk being dark brown. Pkt. 10c. Chrysanthemum Maximum (Or Large Ox-Eye Daisy)
A fine blooming plant two feet high, forming a large bush, which is literally cov- ered with pure white flowers. The flowers are well adapted for cutting, lasting overa week in water. 1. P. Pkt: 10c.
Cyclamen (Persicum Giganteum)
Well known and charming bulbous rooted plants, with beautiful foliage and handsome flowers. Universal favorite for the green- house or parlor and for winter and spring
The seed we offer is saved from the finest collection in Europe. Hh.P.I. L. Fine Double Mixed.
Centrosema, Grandiflora and Cypress Vine See Climbers
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Castor Oil Bean
A magnificent and highly ornamental plant of picturesque foliage and growth. H.A.O.M.
Sanguineus—One of the best. 5feet. Pkt. 5c.
Zanzibar Castor Bean—An entirely new class from Africa, with leaves often measuring two feet across; the seeds are marbled, speckled and spotted. Pkt. 10c.
Celosia (Coxcomd)
A highly ornamental annual with feathery flowers, valuable for bedding and house culture. 1to38feet.. Hh. A.M.1.L.
President Thiers —(Glasgow Prize.) This is the most dwarf of all Coxcombs and bears large crimson combs. lt has been grown in Lincoln Park between or along side rows of Golden Feverfew and Centaurea Candidissima, and 1! . when so planted made one of the most brilliant strips of border bed- ding ever seen, its heavy compact heads making a solid mass of crim- son, contrasting against the foliage of other plants. Pkt.10c. Tail Sorts —Splendid mixture. Pkt.5c. Dwarf Sorts—In great variety. Pkt. 5c.
Ostrich Feather— Large crimson plumes, which are exquisitely curved and curled in exact resemb- lance of an ostrich feather. The plant grows about three feet high, is of a ‘ handsome pyramidal form, and the numerous massive plumes, waving
gracefully above the foliage, makes
blooming. Hh.G.B.E. Finest mixed, pkt. 25c. it one of the most eifective ornament plants for either pot or cutdoor cul-
Candytuft (ee) ture. Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c.
Universally known and cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses. Seeds sown in April, Howers in July to Sep- tember, and some of the sorts tillfrost comes. One foot. H.A.E.1. Mixed Colors—Pkt. 5c.
Snowflake—Extremely free blooming new white sort, forming a very neat, round bush. A continuous bloomer may be had throughout the summer by repeated sowing at inter- vals of about two weeks. Pkt. 5c. if
New Empress—One of the finest varieties in cultivation. Ofa very branching habit, and when fully grown and covered with its large trusses of pure white Howers, re- sembles a floral candelbra. Do not sow too thickly. Pkt. 10c.
Cineraria—Hybrid (Cape Aster)
A favorite, attractive, free-flowering
Cineraria
Cyclamen.
Chrysanthemum—Eclipse
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Calceolaria These belong to the showiest of the green- house plants. Their magnificent pocket- shaped flowers, produced in abundance, make them highly decorative. Seed should be sown in July and August. Greenhouse perennial. Hybrid—Finest mixed. E.I. Pkt. 20c.
Datura ( 7rumpet Flower)
Hardy annuals, with large, showy trumpet- shaped flower, 3 feet.
Fastosa Huberina — Mixed, double flowers. Pkt. 10c.
Cornucopia — Flowers average 8 inches long ae 5 eae across. White with purple exterior.
t. 10c.
Digitalis (Foxglove) Flowers thimble-shaped and spotted. Height 8feet. H.P. 1. Pkt. 5c: Diotis Candidissima \\
A silvery leaf plant for carpet bed and bor- CALCEOLARIA. ders. Pkt. 10c. FOXGLOVE.
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DOUBLE DAHLIA.
Dahlia The Double Dahlias can be grown from seed, and flower so beautifully the first ——— season, that the purchase of bulbs is a needless expense. The single varieties have become very popular within the last few years. Take up the roots as frost occurs in the faJ] and preserve in a dry, warm cellar. D. M. L. Double Mixed—2 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c. Single Mixed—Pkt. 10c.
Dianthus—Pink
Beautiful class of Pinks, hardy, will flower the second season if not allowed to flower too freely the first; sow in hot-bed; trans- plant dwarf varieties six inches apart. A.A.
Single Chinese Pink These might be described as resembling Giant Sweet Will- iam, with the exception that the flowers are larger, the variety of color much greater and they f S bloom the first summer from Dahlias (Single). seed. They are showy and hand- some, are excellent as cut flow- ers and bloom all summer. Pkt. 10c. Chinensis — (China or Indian Pink)—Superb double varieties. Mixed, pkt.5c. t Snow Queen—For description, see novelties, page 3. Pkt. 10c. Imperialis (Imperial Pink)—Double; mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. Heddewigi—Finest mixed; single. Pkt. 5c. i ps tleddew ist a pl. Double Japan Pink. Splendid. mixture. kt. 5c.
Daisy (See Bellis Perennts) Delphinium (Larkspur) A—Perennial Varieties Formosum—A bright blue, white center; fine for bouquets and garden decorations. M.3 feet. Pkt. 5c. ~ Nudicaule—H lowers bright orange red. M. Pkt. 10c. 5 B—Annual Varieties Double Dwarf Varieties—Finest mixed, U4 feet. Pkt. 5c. Tall Rocket—Mixed, 244 feet. fl. pl. 5c. Euphorbia (Sow on the Mountazn) A native of the west. Foliage is beautifully veined and mar- gined white. 144feet. H. A.J. Pkt. 5c. Euphorbia Hetrophylila (Mexican Fire Plant) Grows 1 to 3 feet high, with smooth, glossy leaves which be-
, come dark fiery scarlet. A most attractive object on the lawn. BSCS HOUEZI A. Easy to cultivate. Pkt. 10c.
Escholtzia (California Poppy) An exceedingly showy class of plants, bearing a profusion of rich yellow flowers. Sow the seeds where the plants are wanted to bloom; thin to six inches apart. H. A. EK. to L. Many varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Freesia Refracta Alba—These pretty bulbous plants with their sprays of very fragrant and pure white flowers, can be raised from seed and made to bloom the first year. The beauty and delicate frag- rance of these flowers will repay the care given. G.B.L.M. Pkt. 10c
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(Myosotis)
Pretty little favorite, with lovely clusters of fine, delicate flowers. They succeed best ina damp, shaded situation, but thrive well in any gar- a soil. Height, 9 inches. h. P
' &S Pin Alpestris—Blue. Pkt. 5c.
era Fh Victoria — The flowers are large mS and of a bright azure blue, with yel-
low centers, borne in dense umbels. The plants grow about 5 to
6 inches high, forming neat globular bushes from 16 to 18 inches
in circumference. Pkt. 10c.
Geraniums Splendid mixed. Planted early, bloom the first summer. M.
Pkt. 10c. 5 ‘
Grevillea Robusta (S77 Oak) A tender perennial, growing about 5 feet high, with very beautiful and graceful foliage. It is one of our most elegant ornamental plants for the greenhouse and for table decorations, combining the delicate foliage of a fern with the stately grace ofa palm. M. Pkt. 10c.
| 00 Plant Collection—20 choice plants, no two alike. | 0 $ x Our selection of varieties sent postpaid for $1.00. * 0
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Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
Picta Lorenziana— This new double variety produces large globular heads of various color in great abundance throughout the entire summer. The seed offered is mixed, containing sul- phur and golden yellow, claret red and purple. Most valuable for cutting and bedding. H. A. Pkt. 5c.
Hardy Perennial Gaillardias— These rank undoubtedly among the choicest of Hardy Peren- nials; the flowers are large, very numerous, excellent for cutting and of the most brilliant shades of orange, crimson, scarlet and vermillion and very often a com- bination of all colors in one flower. Many colors mixed. I. Pkt 10c: aie
Gloxinia Gloxinia GODETIA,
A magnificent class of house ; \ : ; blooming bulbous plants, with handsome bell-shaped flowers in a diversity of the richest colors. Our mixture contains the finest English, French and German strains and produce the finest flowers, spotted and blotched throats. M.E.toO.L.A.G. Pkt. 25c.
Godetias They are of dwarf, compact habit of growth; the flowers are of handsome shape, in the most brilliant, as well as delicate colors, and produced in such profusion that they completely hide the foliage. They are of very easy culture and will thrive in any common garden soil. Choice mixed, pkt. 5c.
Gillia Free blooming dwarf plants, valuable for mixed beds, rock- work, etc. H. E. I. Mixed colors,
pkt.5c. | Glaucium (Horn Poppy) Luteum—YV ery low plant, valuable for edging and massing; leaves sil- very white, beautifully recurved; flowers yellow, bell-shaped. 2 ft. MoH Pol i. RKt.'5c:
Gypsophila, or Angel’s Breath
An annual that should be in every garden, for it thrives everywhere and furnishes the loveliest material for all kinds of bouquets, be they roses, carnations, dahlias, or anything else. As our illustration shows, the tiny little howers are borne in abundance on long, graceful, branching stems, which lend a most graceful light ap- pearance. Pkt. 5c.
3 Heliotrope Heliotrope > Delicious fragrant plants, excellent for bedding; also » W for house culture. Seed sown early, bring flowering pm, GYPSOPHILA. — plants the firstsummer. M.G.P. Pkt. 10c. Mammoth Flowered Heliotrope — For description, see novelties, page 5. Pkt. 10c.
Hedysarum (fyench Honeysuckle)
Showy border plants with racemes of red and white, pea-shaped flowers. Hh. B.L. Pkt. 5c.
Helianthus (S7zflower) Well known class of plants of stately growth; flowers sometimes enormous size and brilliant color. Height of 4 to 8 feet. The new dwarf kinds are very showy and popular; every garden should have them. H. A. I. L. Mixed, pkt. 5c. Helichrysum (See Everlastings) %
Hollyhock Old fashioned favorite which should be in every garden. Seed should be sown in June and July to have flowering plants thenextsummer. Height, 4to9feet. H.P.I.L. M. Finest Mixed—Double, 10c. Allegheny Fringed—For description, see novelties, page _5. Pkt. 10c. ‘
Hibiscus
Showy, ornamental annuals, large flowers. I. L. Africans—Flowers large cream colored with a brown center. Pkt, 10c. 5
Impatiens Sultani (07 Zanzibar Balsam) i A perennial Balsam from Africa. The plant is of com- | pact growth and produces an abundance of rosy carmine flowers. It is one of the most distinct and beautiful plants {§ for window culture in winter; of easy culture. G. P. I. L M. Pkt. 10c.
Ice Plant 3 (Mesembryanthemum ) FI P : Suitable for rock work, I Pinaria, jor Keniiworthilvy hanging baskets, etc. ; foliage thick and fleshy, and ofa frosty wax-like appearance. T.A.M.L. Pkt. 5c.
Kenilworth Ivy
One of the most beautiful of basket or vase plants is Kenilworth Ivy (Linaria Cymballaria), and it can be grown from seeds by anyone as readily as a Morn- ing Glory. Seedling plants are of rapid growth, come into bloom in a few weeks, and make long drooping sprays of~exquisite foliage thickly set with lovely little flowers. The plant thrives in a’cool, dense shades, and likes plenty of moisture about the roots. The plants are hardy perennials with protection at the north, and are excellent for carpeting a bed of Roses or Gladiolus. Fora north window, ora window which the sun does notreach, this lovely basket plant is just suited. It also does wellin plant vases kept in a shaded place. Pkt. 10c.
Lathyrus (£verdasting Pea) Very ornamental, free flowering plants, growing in any ering trellises, verandas, etc. 5feet. H.P.1I. Mixed.
soil. Useful for cov- kt. 5c.
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Lobelia
A beautiful class of mostly dwarf growing plants. Their delicate drooping habit and the profusion of their charming little fowers render them exceed- ingly fine for vases, baskets, bedding or edgings. H.A.M.E. Mixedcolors. Pkt. 5c. ;
Crystal Palace Compacta—The best bedding variety; bright blue. 6inches. Pkt. 5c.
Linum (flowering Flax) Most attractive bedding plants, making a mass of dense brilliant red. Height2 feet. Hh. A. I. L. Grandiflora Cocinium —Scarlet, splendid color.
Pkt ec! Lupinus (Sx Dials)
Desirable bedding plants of easy culture, with long flower spikes, bearing richly colored pea- 2 shaped flowers. Will succeed in any common gar- E> den soil, but do not stand transplanting. H. A. BE. S# to L. Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Lophosperum (Morning Glory and Maurandia) (See Climbers) Lobelia Mignonette (Reseda.) Parson’s White—Distinct, almost white. Pkt. 5c. Machet—The plants are of dwarf pyramidical growth and throw up numerous
long and broad spikes of deliciously scented flowers. Entirely distinct. A. nO ee Odes y t ntirely distinct. H. A
New Golden Machet—For de- scription, see novelties. Pkt. 10c. Mimosa (Sezsitzve Plant)
Curious and interesting plant with pinkish-white lowers. The
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A ~ A leaves close and drop when ag AY touched or shaken. They re- a oy SSN quire a mixed soil of peat, loam e and sand. T. A. M. 1% feet. Mignonette Machet MIMULUS. Pkt. 5c. = ets Mirabilis, or Marvel of Peru (four O'clock)
Handsome free flowering plants. Blooms the first year from seed and are treated like annuals. The flowers are produced in clusters on the summit of the stems. The roots can be preserved during the winter like Dahlias. L. Finest mixed, pkt. 5c.
Marigold ( Zazgets)
A well-known, half-hardy annual, of easy culture, with rich beauti- fully varied colored flowers. The African is the tallest and most strik- Z ing in large beds, while the French are adapted for small beds, orasa
foreground to taller plants. I. L.
African—Mixed varieties. Pkt. 5c. French Deuble—Mixed dwarf. Pkt. 5c.
Mimulus The mimulus, or Monkey Flowers, are beautiful, tender looking plants with almost transparent branches. Fine for baskets under shelter of verandas and forcultare in the house. Fine mixed. H.A.J.L. Pkt. i0c
Muschatus ((/usk Plant) Pkt. ic. Nigella Hispanica (Love iz a Mist)
Free blooming plant with blue flowers and very grace- ful foliage; grow in any garden. Height, 1 foot. H. A. Bebo 5 ie
Nemophila (Zove Grove)
Dwarf growing annuals, with a neat, compact habit of growth, and colors strikingly beautiful. A. A. BE. to L. ¥% foot. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
Nicotiana (Zobacco Plant)
Affinis—It attains a height of about 2 feet and producesan abundance of large, pure white flowers, which expand fully in the morning and evening, emitting a delicious fra- grance. Ifthe plants are taken up in the fall, cut back and potted, they will bloom all winter. M.Hh.A.1I.L. Pkt.5c.
Nolona Very pretty annual; trailing habit, with Morning Glory- like flowers, well adapted for rock-work. H. A.L. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c.
YEN = Nigella Hisp:
ALP: orn Nycterinia Capensis = A sweet-scented little plant with star-shaped flowers. Nolona OXALIS. Height 6inches. Hh. P.1.L.M. Pkt. 5c. Oxalis Showy little plants suitable for rock-work, rustic baskets and CEnothera (Zvening Primrose) —— green:house;6 inches. Hh. P.T./L. Derives its name from the fact that it opens its flowers just before the Rosea—Rose colored, good bloomer. Pkt. 5c. sun goes down. H.A.J.L.M. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
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KRAMER’ SPECIAL MIXTURE OF DWARF NASTURTIUMS :
Dwarf Nasturtiums are most admirably adapted to beds and borders in every garden. Their low, neat, even, bush-like growth, the abundance of their flowers in their endless vari- ety of color, their long season of bloom—from June until late in the fall—and the little care that they require, make them really the “busy man’s flower.’ “Our Special Mixture” of Dwarf Nasturtiums will give a larger variety of colors in even proportions than any other Nas- turtium Mixture, for it is putup from named sorts, and also contains a large share of the new Liliput Nasturtiums, which is in the Dwarf Collection what Mad. Gunther is in the Tall, the richest and most varied combination of colors ever produced, showing odd colors hitherto unknown among flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. f
Aurora—Deep chrome yellow, blotched and veined with bright carmine. Pkt. 5c.
Empress of India—Very dark leaves and crimson flowers. Pkt, be.
King Theodore—Bluish green foliage, flowers velvety crimson; fine bedder. Pkt. 5c.
Golden King—Brilliant yellow. Pkt. 5c each.
C Golden Cloth—Foliage of a bright golden yellow, flowers intense scarlet; a most valuable i bedder. Pkt. 10c. Dwarf Varieties—Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. s New Lilliput Nasturtium—The plants and flowers are both smaller than those of the Dwarf Nasturtium and present a most charming appearance. The dainty little flowers are produced
: . rich velvety and soft color variations of the Nasturtium family, and some new shadessuchas _ Lilliput Nasturtiums arezproduced in our Madame Gunther’s Hybrids. Pkt. 5c. pe
in abundant profusion right over the pretty veined leaves. This new mixture containsallthe
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Dwarf Chameleon—This strain is remarkably dwarf and an excellent border plant. Flowers carried well above the foliage and sometimes almost hide it. This is thé most brilliant mixture of Nasturtiums we have ever seen; the color combinations are simply magnificent. Pkt. 10c.
TALL NASTURTIUMS
Kramer’s Special Mixture of Climbing Nasturtiums LSZ Z g In Kramer's Special AS sfZ7—a Fil TT Mixture of Climbing ; a li Nasturtiumswill be Z : AO i) found all the choicest & ye Ny ANG "M nt yy colors of the Tall Nastur- SR tiums, the rich velvety Lobb varieties, the Ca- nary-bird creeper, and last, but by no means least. the acme of perfec- tion in Nasturtiums, the new Mad. Gunther, finer than which there are none in existence. The color combinations in_ these Dwarr “CHAMELEON. flowers are simply su- perb, such a wealth of rich maroon, crimson, scarlet, magenta and claret shades, marbled and mottled, streaked, spotted and splashed with white, cream, pink and rose. The flowers are much larger than those of the old-fashioned kind. These climing Nasturtiums are admirably adapted to covering verandas, trellises, fences and tree trunks, and by virtue of their long stems and the lasting quality of their flowers, are most useful and handsome cut-flowers for boquets, vases, button-holes, etc. Pkt. 10c; 02. 25c.
Madame Gunther’s Hybrids—New Climbing Nasturtiums. For richness and vari- ety of colors these new hybrids have no equals among Nasturtiums. There are shades of rose, salmon, brightest red, pale yellow, either as self colors or spotted and striped. The foliage is mostly dark and contrast very effectively with the rich colors. They are climbers and free and continuous bloomers, Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c.
Scarlet Striped, Crimson, Light Yellow—Each separate. Pkt. 5c.
Tall Varieties—Mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
Lobb’s Nasturtium—These constitute, without doubt, some of the finest of our annual climbers; they are easily grown as the common Tall Nasturtium, which they far surpass in brilliancy of flowers and in height of vines and rapidity of growth; mixed. Pkt. 5c.
me gf PORTULACA oe) , In brilliancy and beauty of color, Portulacas are unriv- : aled. They delight in sunny situations and light soils, where they rapidly cover the ground, each plant covering = a space of about 15 inches in diameter; 6 inches. T.A.1. 4 L. Finest single mixture, pkt. 5c. Wee
Double Rose Flowered Mixture—Unsurpassed for brill-™
iancy of color and Brea LO Pkt. 10c. ‘
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Phicx — Drummondii— Many colors; Mixed, pkt. 150 ’ seeds, 5c.
Grandiflora Splendens—Or Giant Flowering, a decided improvement on the Drummondii, producing flowers ‘twice the size of the latter with the most brilliant colors imaginable. Finest mixed, pkt. 250 seeds, 10c.
Double Flowering Phlox—Flowers are double and semi- double and last much longer than the single Phlox. We are sure our customers will be greatly pleased with these and we BERS a ene Ee A : iy
‘ ox—Star of Quedlinburg—The center flower petals, 2 PRG ORT which are five in number, are much elongated, from four Phlox—Star of Quedinburg to five times the length of the lateral ones, thus giving flowers a most distinct and remarkable star-like appearance, their attractiveness being greatly enhanced b one broad white margins which border the edge or the petals. Many colors mixed, pkt. 10c.
Dwarf Phlox (Phlox Drummondii Nana Compacta)—These are much superior to the other.Phloxes for ribbon bedding or borders. The plants grow very symmetri- cal in neat little bushes about eight inches high, covered with flowers during the whole summer and fall. The flowers are just as large as those of the Drummond Phlox and is just as easy to grow. ice
Hardy Phlox (Phlox Decussata) These rank among the finest herbaceous peren- nials for beds and bor- @ : 4
ders; mixture of finest sorts, pkt. 10c.
New Dwarf Polyantha Rose
They bloom in four months after sowing, so thatseed sown in February in the house may be had in flower in May and June in the open ground, where they continue until frost, giving about an equal profu-& sion of single, semi- double and double flowers borne in clus- ters. The plants are = dwarf and bushy,
i growing about one!
New Petunia, ‘‘Snowball’’ foot high, and_ very'
pretty for solid beds and borders. They are very hardy and may be treated as annuals. Pkt. lic. f
P t *., Finest A very choice strain; partly made up from named large flowering
etunla rixed sorts, which will give an abundance or the choicest flowers in great variety of color. Pkt.10c. Good Mixed—Many colors. | Pkt. 5c.” é
New Petunia, ‘‘Snowball’’—A new, very dwarf Petunia. Its well-shaped, beautiful satiny white flowers cover the plant with one mass of bloom. Admirably adapted for bedding or pot culture. Price per pkt. 10c. ; ] ; .
Dwarf Inimitable Forms a complete bush 5to 8 inches high, and is covered with brilliant cherry-red flowers marked with aclear, white star. Pkt. 10c.
Superbissima Mixture—These are among the finest of the Petunias; the flowers are from 4to6 inches in diameter. This mixture includes the well-known Prince and ' Princess of Wurtemburg sorts. Pkt.25c. _ : ;
Fringed Sorts (Fimériata)—A_ superb strain of finely fringed flowers, measuring over : _ four inches in diameter; remarkable for brilliancy and variety of color. Pkt. 25c. Petunia Superbissima
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Sethe 1, POPPIES--Single ®) OD AGL New Peacock—Vivid scarlet and cherry coimson with glossy zone near mr ay, base of petal. Pkt. 5c. ey) : D9, f New Persian—Brilliant deep scarlet with black spots surrounded by a
y (EYAL = : fp TA Ry, Ape y, clearly defined white margin at the base of each petal. Pkt. 5c. YA Wain Ke Single—All colors and varieties mixed. Pkt. ic. a MWY, POPPIES--Double Varieties Ay Mie ee Fairy Blush Poppy— Improved double-fringed flowers, white, tipped WAKA WW AREAS with rose. Pkt. 10c. Sh } te Le A S$, Double—All colors and varieties mixed. Pkt. 5c.
. Ze , ©Shirley—Silk or Ghost Poppy—The Shirley Poppy is notnew, but the stock we here offer will be a revelation to alllovers of the beautiful. Our strain is one of superlative excellence, and many beautiful new forms will be found init. They are especially strong in shades or terra cotta and combinations of this with pink and scarlet: Ifgathered early in the morning while the dew is still on them and before the rays of the hot sun have affected them, and placed in water they will last in all their beauty for forty-eight hours. Price per pkt. 10c; three pkts. 20c.
Peony, Flowered—F lowers in size and color equal to Pzeonies; mixed. Pkt. 5c.
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KRAMER’S MIXTURE OF POPPIES
S\N This beautiful mixture embraces everything in the line of Poppies that is showy, handsome, brill-
\ iant, effect and delicate of single, semi-double and double annual and perennial sorts. The lovely Shirley Poppies with their endless variety of color, the brilliant Carnation and Pz:ony flowered sorts with their immence double flowers and gorgeous hues; the Tulip Poppy of dazzling scarlet; the White Swan, double in blossom and of purest white; the Tayal Poppies, whose colors range from softest grays and pinks to the deepest and richest reds; the free-blooming Golden Gate—in short, Pzony Flowered Poppy every rare and desirable Poppy sort is included in Kramer’s Mixture.= Pkt. 500 seeds, 10c.
PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA na
Hy A hardy perennial plant from Japan which produces all summer an abund- “\ | i Hi ance of star-shaped fiowers three inches across, last a long time. Pkt. 10c.
PYRETHRUM (feverfew) Aureum—(Golden Feather.) Beautiful golden leaved bedding plant. O. M.
Pkt. 5c, PERILLA
Excellent bedding plant with deep bronze foliage; very distinct and orna- mental. Hh. A.I.O.M. Height 15inches. Pkt. 5c.
POLYANTHUS
These rank undoubtedly among the prettiest of plants for borders, rockeries, = etc. When once established they grow in any common soil, but succeed bestin > rich soil and position somewhat moist and shaded. 1ft. H. P. E.to L. Mixed,l0c
PENTSTEMON 2
They are very attractive and indespensible for beds, borders and cut flowers. )S~ The flowers are half pendant, bell-shaped and marbled in beautiful bright » shades. They should be planted in rich, open soil, and protected during the sige winter. H.P.I.L. ——
Finest Hybrids—A splendid mixture. Pkt. 10c.
PANSIES
We make a specialty of Pansies, and stock from which seed is saved, is selected \= from the best varieties obtainable, and we claim our Pansies are second to none in this country. 5 z
Giant Cassier—A French strain; flowers of the largest size, marked with large heavy blotches, blue and white being the predominant colors. Pkt. 20c.
Masterpiece—F or description, see novelties. Pkt.20c. _
Giant Bugnot—One of the finest strains of Pansies in existence. The flowers are of large size, great substance, and the most varied attractive markings and colors; each petal bears a blotch that runs out delicate rays to the edge of the petal. Our “Bugnot” contains shades of red, bronze and reddish brown that are not to be found in any other variety. Pkt. 15c.
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Giant Trimardeau White—F lowers white with violet center. Pkt. 10c. Wi Bie Giant Trimardeau Yellow—A_ beautiful clear yellow, heavily blotched on the three lower ce | i W. petals. Pkt. 10c. sue a bic Ui Giant Trimardeau Purple—immense deep purple flowers, the three lower petals Wiis." botched with deeper color. Pkt. 10c. Giant Coal Black—Immense size. Pkt.10c. _ Giant Striped—Enormous size; each petal distinctly rayed. Pkt. 10c. Giant Paris—As large as the Trimardeau and far superior in color and substance of petals; i} blotches are more conspicuous. Pkt. 15c. . se Internationai Mixtures—Contains a selection of the best, from the finest varieties grown; embracing all colors. This is undoubtedly one of the finest collections of Pansies ever sent out. Pkt. 20c. Choice [Mixed—These excel in substance, perfection of form, and variety of color. a We can faithfully recommend our Choice Snow Queen Mixed Pansies. Pkt. 10c. Chicago Park Mixture—A fine mixture of all colors and shades. Pkt. 5c Kramer’s 20th Century Giant Pansy [Mixture--See Novelties. Pkt. 15c; two pkts. for 25c. :
PRIMULA FORBESI (aby Primrose)
This is the freest flowering Primula we know of. The seed comes up very readily, and the little plants throw up tiny flower stalks when only | afew weeks old. These however, should be pinched off, and the plants » kept growing until October, whenthe flowers may be allowed to de- = velop and from then on until late in spring they produce their sprays of 5 beautifulrosy gray flowers in seemingly never ending profusion. Pkt 15c
PRIMULA
The Chinese Primrose is one of the finest pot plants for winter and | spring, blooming in the house or conservatory; very profuse flowering, being in almost constant bloom all winter. Greenhouse perennial.
Fimbriata, Alba and Rubra—M. Mixed. Pkt. 25c.
Obconica—A beautiful blooming Primrose, bearing on long stems, : heads containing 10 to 15 flowers. Pure white shading occassionally to Chinese Primrose lilac. In bloom nearly the whole season. M. Pkt. 10c. Primula Obconica
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MEXICAN PRIMROSE (Oxethera Rosea)
Of a spreading habit, flowers three inches across. ‘They are useful for pots and outdoors. Will thrive in almost any location. M. T. E. to L. Pkt. 10c. .
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI Chinese Lantern—For description, see novel- ties. Pkt. 5c.
RHODANTHEA (See Zverlastings) Ricinus (Castor O77 Bean— See Castor Oil) SALPIGLOSSIS
= Aclass of highly ornamental autumn flower- ing plants with beautiful veined and tinted-
shaded flowers, rendering them effective in
beds and borders. A choice annual. Height,
B 146 feet. Hh. H.
Grandiflora — Finest mixture of new large
. flowering varieties. Pkt. 5c.
SALVIA _Clara Bedman— This variety, without ques- tion, is the finest Salvia for bedding yet intro- duced. The plant grows into compact oval bushes about 244 feet high, and producing long t 1 spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers. The spikes ' stand out stiff and erect; over 200 spikes to the plant and from 20 to 30 flowers each. Pkt. 10c. Salvia Splendens—(Scarlet Sage.) fpG:
SANVITALIA Dwarf growing free flowering plants; excellent for small beds or rock-work: -
eee Double golden-yellow flower. H.A.I.L. 14 foot. Pkt. 5c.
SOLANUM Hendersoni—Improved Jerusalem Cherry. C.P.I.L.M. Pkt. 10c.
Mexican Primrose
Aurora—Color, fiaked and striped bright orange salmon; white ground. j
Appleblossom—Bright rosy pink. Blanche Burpee—Pure white. Blanche Ferry, Extra Early—Deep rose pink, white wings. Brilliant—Rich, bright crimson scarlet. a Bu ttertiy, — White laced with lavender ue.
Blushing Beauty—Pure, soft, satiny pink. Captivation—Light purple magenta. California—Soft pink. (oanerte och primrose, tinted pale pur- ple. ; owe Jewel—Creamy white, veined pur- ple. Countess of Randor—Pale mauve. Emily Lynch—Bright rosy pink, primrose tint.
Emily Henderson—Snow white.
Black Night—Deep maroon. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Bridesmaid—Extra fine deep pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c.
Dainty — White with pink edge; unique. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
_Dorothy Eckford — The grandest pure white; giant flowered. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c.
Dorothy Tennant — Deep rosy mauve. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. . & Earliest of All—Ten days earlier than Blanche Ferry. White and pink. Pkt. 10c;0z. 15c.
Flora Norton—Beautiful rich light lavender. Pkt. 10c; oz. lic. Tirs. Geo. Higginson, Jr.—A_ clear, delicate light blue. A decided novelty. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c. D Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon—The best yellow to| Prince of Wales — Intense bright rose. Pkt.
date. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. 5c; oz. 10c.
Miss Willmott—R ichest orange pink, shaded| Navy Blue—Deep violet blue. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
rose. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. CUPID SWEET PEAS
Compact dwarf plants 7 ihches high, covering a circumference of about 18inches, covering the ground like verbenas.
Cupid White—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Cupid Pink—PKkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Cupid Mixed—Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
DOUBLE SWEET PEAS
They are vigorous growers, very free
King Edward VIl.—Best dark rich red. Pkt.| 5c; oz. 10c.
been sent out. ¥4 |b. 20; lb. 60c. pkt. 5c.
1906 NOVELTIES
flowering. and possess all the fragrance of the ordinary Sweet Pea. very choice sorts, representing a wide range of colors.
SWEET PEA MIXTURE
Kramer’s Selected Mammoth Mixture for 1906. Our collection of all the newest, choicest and most charming colors in Sweet Peas that have Positively unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 35c; 1b. $1.00. |
Eckford’s [Mixed—The superb English strain, famous in Europe and America.
Choice [Mixed—A high class collection at live and let live prices.
Salpiglosis
SWEET BEAS OC! cra ert
Prices, except where noted, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
Gray Friar — Watered purple on white ground.
Golden Gate—Standard soft, pinkish mauve, wings lavender.
Her Majesty—Deep rosy crimson. Lovely—A good shell pink.
Lottie Eckford— White, edged lavender blue.
Maid of Honor—Shaded light blue on a white ground and edged violet.
IMars—Intense scarlet. Miss Blanche Ferry—Pink and white. Monarch—Rich crimson and deep blue. Tirs. Sankey—Large, pure white. Tirs. Eckford—Exquisite primrose shade. Prima Donna—A beautiful light rose pink. Ramona— Creamy. white, splashed pale pink. : : Royal Rose—Bright pink and bluish white- Venus—Soft chamois pink.
IN SWEET PEAS
Our mixture is composed of Pkt. 5c.
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Lb. 50c; 4 lb. 20c; oz. 10c
32 I, N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS,
STOCK—Ten Week
One of the most important of our garden favorites, and is unsurpassed either for brilliancy of color, fragrance, profusion and duration of bloom. H.A.A.E.I. M.
Dwarf German—15 inches. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
Fire Flame—Undoubtedly the most brilliant red of known Stocks; every separate blossom resembles a flame-red garnet. Very free of bloom. Pkt. 10c.
Snowflake Stock—The earliest flowering of the White Ten Weeks Stocks. Flowers large and snow white. Pkt. 10c. : SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus)
Sweet William, Single—Many colors mixed. Pkt. dc.
Double—Many colors. Choice mixed. Pkt. dc.
Giant Flowered Sweet William—An improvement on older sorts, both in variety of colors and size of flowers and trusses. The single flowers are often as large as a twenty-five cent piece, and are simply enormous in comparison with the old-time Sweet William. Pkt. (100 seeds) 10c; 3 pkts. 25c. ‘
New Double Giant Sweet William—Lik the above, it is an improvement on the old-fash- 4 ioned Sweet William, producing umbels of enormous size on stiff stems and in a great variety = of shades and colors. The single florets often measure one inch in diameter. Pkt. (100 seeds) =i¢ 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. : y is :
SCABIOSA (Morning Bride, or Sweet Scabius) One of the handsomest border plants, producing in great profusion very double flowers in a_variety of shades and colors; a splendid flower for table bouquets, etc. H.A.I. 1to 2 feet. Mixedcolors. Pkt. 5c.
Snowball Scabiosa—Flowers two inches in diameter, of purest snow white; very double, forming almost a complete globe; scarcely equaled in any other flower. Pkt. 10c.
SILENE ( Catch-Fly)
_ A beautiful early free-blooming plant, adapted for beds, borders or ribbon gardening; of easy culture, growing in any garden soil. H. A. E.1. 1foot. Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
SEDUM (Stone Crop) A dwarf little plant, growing freely on rock-work, vases, old walls, etc. Height 3 inches. H. A.I. M. Coerelum—Blue. Pkt. 5c.
THUNBERGIA (See Climbers) TORRENIA Brilliant flowers, especially suitable for pot culture. T. A.T. L. M. Fournier—Large sky-blue flowers with three indigo-blue spots and a bright yellow throat; is an excellent free-bloomer. Pkt. 10c.
VINCA ..- Ornamental, free-blooming plants; they flower from seed, if sown early, the first season, continuing until frost; or they may be potted and kept in bloom through the winter. 2feet. T.P.I.L.M. Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
SWEET VIOLETS The Czar—Large flowering. Blue. Pkt. 10c. VY. Blue—The old-fashioned sorts. Pkt. 5c.
VIRGINIA STOCKS ( Cherianthus Meritimus) Very pretty free-flowering plants; red flowers. H. A. E. I. Pkt. 5c.
VERBENA Mammoth Flowered — Flowers near- ly twice theé¢ size of the or- dinary sorts; very brilliant color a , a g large, distinc Verbena e ey Mixed.
Candidissima—White. Pkt. 5c. Defiance—Scarlet. Pkt. 5c. Purple —Pkt. 5c.
WALL FLOWER (Gold Lack) i Flowers borne in dense spikes,
large, deliciously fragrant, rich col- ors. Great favorite, especially with
Fo Wiig the Germans. T.P.E. to L. M. ff) \y q é DENG W Single—Mixed, Pkt.5c. Double— Single Wallflower.
: ANC Branching sort. Extramixed. Pkt.
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10c. WILD CUCUMBERS (See Climbers) XERANTHEMUM (See Everlastings) ZINNIA Alba—Double; pure white. Pkt.5c. Elegans—fl. p] —Finest double varieties, mixed; large flowering. Pkt. dc. files Double Lilliput—Another ‘‘good thing; don’t miss it. This is one of the most charming of recent introductions. The plants form handsome little bushes about 15 inches high, and fairly bristle with tiny short-stemmed double flowers, hardly ex- ceeding a daisy flower in size. They are exceedingly pretty plants, bloom all sum- mer long and until late in fall. Pkt. 10c.
VINES AND GLIMBERS
The Japanese Imperial Morning Glories— They are unsurpassed for beauty of flowers and foliage, freedom of bloom, rapidity of
rowth, and are without doubt the most
eautiful climbers in existence, and every- body can grow them. ‘The varieties of color are infinite, running from snow-white through all possible shades of blue, and of red from palest pink to darkest reds and purples. They are streaked, mottled, striped, marbled and bordered in wonderful fashion, and sometimes show rare shadings of ash-gray, bronze, terra cotta, brown and slate-blue, colors rarely found in any other flowers. But not only are the colors of extraordinary richness and variety, but their forms are often very unique and odd. Some have their petals separate clear to the base and many have fringed, quilled or ruffled edges. The leaves are also very handsome; they are of various forms—some are ivy-like, others are heart-shaped; some are dark green and glossy, others are hairy. Some are rich green color, while many are streaked and marbled with white and silvery gray or yellow; others with choicest flowers, have rich, golden leaves. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c.
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VINES AND CLIMBERS
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New Double Morning Glory — (Ipo-
L moea Purpurea fl. pl.) About 80 per cent of the seed may be expected to pro- duce double flowering plants. Pkt. 10c, Morning Glory—(Convolvulus Major.) = A well-known climber, free-flowering; \S succeeds in almost any situation; height, y 15feet. H.A.I.L. Fine mixed. Pkt. 5c.
\\ ADLUMIA (Mountain Fringe)
An attractive climbing plant with pale green foliagé, bearing small pink and white blossoms in abundance. H.B. I. to L. Pkt. 10c.
BALOON VINE (Love iz a Puff)
A pretty, rapid growing climber, very ornamental; thrives best in a light soil in a warm situation; 5 feet; flowers white. H.H.A.I.L. Pkt. 5c.
CANARY BIRD FLOWER Cyprus Vine
One of the most charming climbers, bearing an abundance of yellow fringed flowers; 10 feet. H.H.A.I.L. Pkt. 10c.
COBGEA SCANDENS Handsome, bell-shaped, purple flowers. 20 feet. T. P.M.
L.to L. Pkt. 10c. CYPRUS VINE A most beautiful well-known climber. T.A.I.L. Mixed.
Pkt. 5c. CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA
Hardy. perennial vine; rare beauty; blossoms early in June from seed sown in April; bears in greatest profusion inverted pea-shaped flowers 14% to 24 inches in diameter, color rang- ing from rosy velvet to reddish purple, broad feathered, white mark in center; large buds and backs of flowers pure white.
Pkt. 10c. : JAPAN HOP (fumulus Japonica)
Japonicus—(Japan Hop.) Rapid summer climber, in three or four weeks time attaining a height of 20 to30feet. It isone of the best plants for covering verandas, trelises, etc. Heat, drought and insects do not trouble it. Pkt. 5c.
Japonicus Fol Var—(Variegated Leaved Japan Hop.) A strikingly beautiful variety of the above. _The leaves of rich reen, are blotched and marked with white and gray.
kt. 10c. ; DOLICHOS (Ayacinth Bean)
Ornamental Gourd
An elegant c
uced in profus
Perennial tub
LATHYRUS (£verlasting Pea) :
Very ornamental free flowering plants, growing in any soil. Useful for covering trelises, verandas, etc. 6 feet. H. P. I. Mixed. Pkt. 5c. :
and brought forward so as to flower well late first season in the arden. Sow early indoors, transplanting in Jnue; flowers pro-
small white flowers. One of the most desirable greenhouse
A fine climber with edible seeds; flowers white, purple or lilac. Height 10 feet A.1: Li) Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
GOURDS—Ornamental
Handsome climbers of rapid “ee srowth, producing fruit of peculiar and various forms. Tender annuals. Many sorts in finest mixture. 5c.
MAURANDIA
limbing perennial, but can be grown from seed
ion. Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c.
SMILAX
erous-rooted climber with dark glossy foliage and
z (V Nex climbers. M. Pkt. 10c. Do / THUNBERGIA Zit Beautiful climbers for greenhouse orgarden. Profuse bloomer; Tyryysercra . ae handsome foliage and flowers. Height 4 feet. Hh. A. I. L. 4
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These are not only very ornamental during the summer, but very pretty for Winter decoration; lasting for years when cut and dried.
Ammobium—White, on long stems. Pkt. 5c.
Acroclineum—Double an
Helichrysum—All colors be dyed any color. 5c.
Xeranthemum—Double;
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 20c.
Rhodanthe—Mixed; very pretty sort. 10c.
All of these will grow in common garden soil.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
These are most useful for Winter bouquets; enormous quan- tities of them annually grown in Germany and exported to the United States, where they are made into bouquets with Everlasting Flowers. They are easily grown in any sojl.
Mixed, allcolors. Pkt. 5c.
WILD CUCUMBER
Quickest climber known for covering verandas, etc., never suffering from heat. Ah. A.I. Pkt. 10c.
d single, 5c. mixed; splendid for bouquets; can
mixed. 5c.
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Flowering and Ornamental Plants
PLANTS BY EXPRESS AT PURCHASER’S EXPENSE
Special reduction in Express rates on plants of 20 percent. This makes the charges very light, and we would advise that all plants be sent in this way where possible to do sO, as it is the best and safest way to ship. Plants will arrive in much better condition and we can often send larger and better plants than could be sent by mail. When sent by express we put in extra plants to help pay Express charges.
FREE DELIVERY—On receipt of price, we will send the smallsize plants free by mail when order amounts to 50 cents or more. When less than 50 cents add 10 cents for » packing and postage.
ABUTILONS
Golden Fleece—Described as being the only really yellow Abutilon in cultivation. A free bloomer and cannot be too highly recommended. 10c.
Eclipse—A pretty trailing variety with large foliage, beautifully marked with deep green and yellow. Flowers deep orange and yellow with crimson throat; fine for vases or large hanging baskets. 10c.
Erecta—Flowers stand up erect instead of hanging pendulous as in other varieties. Flowers are produced in great abundance on stiff flower stems and stand well out from the foliage, where every flower may be seen. Color, a beautiful orange pink; very attractive. 10c. .
Snow Storm—Pure white. 10c.
Fire King—Fine fiery red flowers. 10c.
Mesopatamicum—Variegated foliage; trailing habit, bearing pendant flowers in £ great profusion; excellent for baskets. 10c. Eclipse
Souv. de Bonn—The bright green leaves are distinctly edged with a broad white band. Flowers gold and yellow, veined with scarlet, and stand well outside the foliage, producing a pleasing contrast. Is exceedingly floriferous. Makes fine specimens ina short time. 10c each.
Savitsi—For description see novelties, page 7. Price, 15c each.
AGERATUM
Fine winter or summer flowering plants, well adapted for bouquets or cut flowers, etc.; of easy culture. 10c each; $1 per dozen.
Copes Gem—Blue. White Cap—Putre white. 4 AGERATUM—PRINCESS PAULINE
A most distinct and novel variety of dwarf habits, its peculiarity.being that both colors, light : 3 blue and white, are combined in the same flower. Each 10c; 12 for $1. = See NEW AGERATUM—STELLA GURNEY
Alyssum—S weet A short, compact grower, well branched and extremely free blooming. The individual tufts are very large and dense and the color is intense blue, the most beautiful everseen in Ageratums. It has a velvety texture, quite unlike the cotton-like flowers of this class, and by its neat, short , and dense flowers of brilliant hue, furnishes a bedding plant without equal. It can be used asa border around Geraniums, alternating with Dusty Miller or in other combinations, always mak- ing a pleasing effect. Blooms from early spring to late in the fall. 10c.
ALYSSUM (Sweet)
Low-growing. free-flowering; @xcellent for ribbon lines; fine, showy, basket plant; flowers small, sweetly scented. -10c; $1 per dozen.
Double—Pure white and very double. Tom Thumb—Dwarf; never higher than 6 inches. AMOMUM MELEGUETTA
_ Belongs to the ginger family; produces cardomon seeds of commerce; growth resembles min- iature Canna; very pretty pot plant; fragrant. 25c.
ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA
_ One of the best window plants, standing dust and gas well; leaves 8 to 12 inches long and 4 to 6 inches wide; deep green, distinct creamy white stripes; splendid for ferneries or wardian case.
50c to $3. each. AMARYLLIS—JOHNSONII
An interesting class of bulbs, desirable for growing in pots; showy flowers, very attractive, handsome; dark red with white stripe. 50c and $1 each.
ACHYRANTHUS Aspidistra 4 These plants are valuable mainly as ribbon lines or border plants | dwarf habit admits of pruning, they can thus be kept low and bushy- ; where high colors are wanted. Three varieties. Price 10c; $1 per dozen. Puce 10c ee Peueozeu - d With cod? the briehtect See : arychoides Major—Bronze, tipped with red; the brightest an : ALTERNANTHEA showy of all. No plants are so well adapted to carpet bedding as these. As the Aurea Nana— Yellow and green.
AGATHEA BLUE DAISY
_ Celestis—The showy, daisy-like flowers of this little plant are handsome and very desirable for cut- ting. Flowers light blue, disc yellow. 10c.
ALOYSIA CITRADORA
_Lemon Verbena—A well-known plant, the value of which consists in the delightful fragrance of the foliage; indispensable for bouquets. 10c to 25c each.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS (Chmbing Lace Fern) Beautiful variety; elegant spreading form; branches arch gracefully, exquisitely fine and lace-like yet firm and strong, lasting for weeks when cut and placed in water. Fronds 15 to 16 inches long, tapering to a point from a width of 12 inches. 15c, 25c, 50c and $1 each.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
For description seé novelties, page 7. Price 15c, 25c, 50c and $1 each. Extra large, $3 to $5.
ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS
Cannot be praised too highly. Fine filmy foliage; equals in delicate beauty the Maidenhair Ferns. Stems of fronds stand without wilting for a long time when cut, rendering it most val- uable in fine cut-flower work. Can be grown like Smilax or Blue Daisy Climbing Fern. Price 10c, 25c and 50c each.
CEDAR RAPIDS AND MARION, IOWA
CENTURY PLANTS
Agave—American variegated. 25c to $3.00.
_ Repens Vitatum Var—A beautiful plant for hang- ing baskets and vases. Foliage ofa bright green, beautifully striped and margined with creamy white on the leaves. 25c.
ACALYPHA (S#rubby Coleus)
Grand bedding plants, used in finest park beds; leaves attractive as an autumn maple. _ Miioniana—New. and very sharp pointed. The color is bright green, ° bordered with creamy white; short jointed and a very rapid grower. 15.
Macafeana—Brownish red leaf; makes an élegant
lawn bed.
Marginata—Same color, rose border. Each 20c.
Sanderi or Chenelle Plant — For description, see novelties, page 8. Price 25c and 50c each.
Bicolor Compacta—Bright green, margined lem- on yellow. 20c.
ACHANIA TIIALVAVISCUS
The upright flowering Fuschia; fine bedding and house plant; brilliant scarlet flowers. 15c to 25c.
Bougainville Glabra Sanderlana
For description, see novelties, page 6. 20c, 50c and $1.00 each.
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ANTHERICUI1
The leaf is narrow, notched
20c.
Price
| Large Plants 25cito $1.00 each |
Multiflora—Flowers pink; handsome. 10c Agrostigma—Large leaves, spotted white Fine clusters of pure white flowers. 10c.
oblong in shape, with silvery miaingean is in every way a beautiful Begonia. It pro- duces white flowers in bunches on ends of growth. Hine. 10c.
Argentea Guttata—Purple bronze leaves:
Achania Malvaviscus
Flowering Begonias
Metalica — Large glossy leaves, shaded dark green and olive, with a peculiar me- talic lustre over all. Deep rose-colored flowers. 10c.
Paul Bruant—Fine, bushy tree form. The bloom is borne in the greatest abundance. on long stems, and is of two forms, a part being very large and of a peculiar rose shade, the smaller forms being rose and white, the petals transparent; leaves olive- green. 15c. = Sandersonii—Scarlet shaded crimson, one
of the best. 10c. M. de Lesseps—Leaves very i large and beautifully spotted withsilver. A very strong, free- growing variety. Thisisa won- derfully beautiful sort. Im- mense white flowers 10c,
Rubra—One of the finest win- ter flowering plants; color of flowers. bright scarlet, glossy and wax-like. 10c.
Glorie de Lucerne—Flowers a beautiful rosy vermillion. Leaves broad and deeply lobed, bronze green above and purple below. 10c.
Wettstenii—Leaf is peculiarly indented, color dark marbled green, shading lighter, with a line of scarlet at the edge. The flower is quite similar to Rubra, but a brighter shade. 10c.
BEGONIAS.--Tuberous Rooted Flowers ranging through all shades of crimson, scarlet, rose, orange, etc. Excellent for bed- ding purposes, especially in a shady situation. Single varie- ties, dry bulbs. 15c; $1.50 per dozen. Started bulbs, 25 each.
BEGONIAS---Rex Varieties
One of the most beautiful or- P namental leaved house plants, of which we have many choice varieties. 15c each; large plants 25c to $1.
The Giant Flowering Browallia
Violet Blue—This is a most charming plant both for the window, garden and the flower bed; makes nice bushy little plants 8 to 10 inches high and blooms all the time. The flowers are large, fully 2 inches across, and lovely deep violet-blue. This is a very favorite color, and it would be hard to find a plant that is easier grown or a more satisfactory and constant bloomer. We recommend it as sure to please, both for summer and winter bloom. Very sweet and handsome. Each, 15c; 2 for 25c.
CESTRUII
Parqui (ight Blooming Jassimine)—A plant of strong, shrubby growth, with small, greenish-white blooms, with a delightful odor, which is dispensed freely during the night only; of easy cultivation.
Price, 25 each. CYCLATIEN
One of the finest winter blooming plants grown, and deserves to be cultivated more generally. The bulbs we offer are fine and of good strain. 25c and 50c each.
COCOLOBA PLATYCDADA
Curious, flat-stemmed, fern-like plant. Fine for baskets. 10c and 25c.
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Little Gem
CARNATION
COBEA SCANDENS
A remarkably rapid climber, often attaining a height of sixty feet in a season, with beautiful foliage, and producing large pur- ple, bell-shaped flowers in great profusion during the fall months. 15c and 25c.
CHAEONSTEMMA HISPIDA
A most remarkable and continuous free-flowering plant. Flowers star-shaped and pure white, about one-fourth of an inch in diameter, covering at all times the whole plant. Will do well in a cool room and is a fine house plant. 10c and 25c.
CALLAS
Ethiopica, or Lily of the Nile—A fine house plant; it requires an abundance of water while growing, and should have a period of rest from May till August. 25c to $1; small plants, 10c. \\
_ Tom Thumb, or Little Gem—(Elliott’s)—The great value of al this over the common Calla Lily lies in its dwarf habit and free- {V\Wy dom of bloom. It rarely exceeds 12 inches in height and blooms ‘\\\WwW most abundantly. The flowers are not more than half the size of \\\"\ the common varieties. 10c each. i
Richardia Alba Maculata — (Spotted Calla)— Belongs to the EN same order as Calla AXthiopica, with beautiful spotted leaves. It flowers abundantly during the summer months; the flowers re- semble those of the Calla and are of a pure white shaded with vio- let inside. It is a decidious plant and should be kept dry in win- ter and started in the spring like a Dahlia. 10c to 75c each.
jack Calla—(Aaum Sanctum)—The flowers of this remarkable plant are often a foot long and 7 to 8 inches across; color, the rich- est velvety black. The spike, which is also black, grows a foot high. The tlowers are fragrant. Cultivate like Calla. 25c.
Chinese Matrimony Vine—See page 43. 25c.
White Lawson—A sport from Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson having all the good qualities of that grand variety Mrs. Lawson, differing only in color, which isa pure white. 20c.
Cardinal—Considered by carnation experts to he the best new scarlet carnation yet offered The flowers are 344 inches in diameter, a prolific bloomer, and very fragrant. 20c.
Prosperity—This is unquestionably the largest carnation of any color, and dou- ble and havea delightful clove fragrance. The color isa pure white, overlaid with shadings of soft pink, reminding one of beautiful tints seen in Azaleas, 15c.
Red Lawson—It is a bright, pleasing scarlet, habits and growth like its parent, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, an excellent grower and very free flowering. Size of flower 314 inches, and without a doubt one of the finest carnations of its color. 20c.
Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson—This is without a doubt the largest Pink Carnation at the present time, The flowers measure over 3% inches indiameter. The color is a beautiful deep pink. The originator of this grand carnation was paid $30.000 for the original stock, the highest price ever paid fora plant novelty in this country. 10.
Estelle—The ideal Scarlet Carnation, for it blooms freely, producing an abund- ance of bright flowers. WVerystrong clove fragrance; forms excellent; stem strong and stiff; flowers 3 to 3% inches in diameter, 10c. :
Flora Hil—Considered by florists to be the best pure white variety. Flower is of enormous size and rounded build; wonderfully free in bloom; good calyx. Each 15c.
G. H. Crane—Of the most intensely brilliant scarlet, showing ro tendency to fade; stems long and firm, holding flowers upright. Each 10c.
Above prices are for small plants for spring delivery. Can furnish only large flowering plants for fall delivery. Prices 25c to 50c each.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Price, 10c each; $100 per dozen, except where noted. Can furnish only large flowering$plants for fall delivery. Price 25c to $3 00 each, according to size
Timothy Eaton—This is the largest globular incurved White Chrysanthemum yet introduced, flowers measuring 25 inches in circumference. Awarded first prize at every flower show last fall as the largest and finest of white chrisanthemums. The stems are strong and stiff, holding the immense flower erect. 15c.
Col. D. Appleton—This is in yellows what the Timothy Eaton is in the whites, outclassing all other yellows at the fall shows. The flower is Japanese incurved, bright yellow in color, of greatdepth and solid build. Besides its immense size and beautiful color, another point in its favor is its almost faultless stemand foliage. 165c.
Glory of the Pacific—Large, clear pink. ‘
Mrs. H. Robinson—The flowers are a perfect white ball of the largest size, in- curved, borne on long stiff stems; dwarf growth; excellent plant for pot culture.
Autumn Glory—There is nothing like it in color, which is a deep. reddish-sal- Carnation—Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt
mon upon opening and gradually changes toa soft, shrimp-pink when fully finish- ed. The flowers are of the largest size and take on great depth. A decided and new shade that is very beautiful.
Marion Henderson—Extra fine early yellow.
Mrs. Perrin—A beautiful shade of bright pink; flowers globular and Mrs. J. G. Whilldin—Clearest yellow; extra early. very large, Vivian Morel—Beautiful light pink. Midge—Very dwarf; early; pure white. Arche—Fine; clear yellow. Md. Gramme—Pure white. Waban—Pink, very large flower; broad petals, the outer of which
of the best of all whites.
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reflex those of the center incurve. Pres. Wm..R. Smith—A pure, self-pink. Major Bonnaffon—Soft, clear, incurving yellow.
Gettysburg—Deep crimson; outer petals broad and drooping and has a lustrous sheen in the sunlight.
Mrs. Jerome Jones—Pure white incurved, hi
Yellow Jerome Jones—The best late yellow. The Bard —Rich crimson with outer edge of petals trimmed with old —
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Mrs. Humphrey (S7owéa//)—Pure white. L. Canning—Large, pure white flower. W. H. Lincoln—Golden yellow.
Yellow Queen—Bright, clear yellow.
We pay postage on small plants if order amounts to 50c or more; | — for less amount add 10c for postage. ‘
gh, round fllower; on
20c each.
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CALADIUM ESCULENTUM
The leaves of this plant grow to an immense size, sometimes 2 feet wide and 3 feet long; beautifully veined; does best when it has a good deal of moisture. Asasingle plant for lawns or large flower border it has no superior. 15c, 25c, 50c each.
CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA
Attains a diameter of 2 feet, forming a graceful, rounded bush of silvery gray, for which nothing is so well fitted to contrast in ribbon lines with dark foliage plants. As a plant for hanging baskets it is also unsurpassed, its drooping, fern-like leaves be- ing effective. 10c; $1 per dozen.
COLEUS
The best of all ornamental foliage plants for summer bedding; fine for edging large beds or massing by themselves. Very ten- der and should not be planted until all danger of late frost is over. 10c each; 75c per dozen. '
CANNAS
PRICE 10c EACH; $1.00 PER DOZEN, UNLESS NOTED. LARGE POT PLANTS 25c EACH; $2.50 PER DOZEN.
Alsace—4% feet. The nearest approach to a white Canna yet introduced; flowers of medium size, and on opening are of a pale sulphur-yellow, changing to creamy white; it is a strong, free grower and very free-flowering; planted in conjunction with the high-colored sorts; it makes a fine contrast. Each lic.
Columbia—3!% feet. Imm=nse trusses of very large flowers of great substance, which are most enduring, withstanding dashing rain and scorching sunshine better than any other variety. In- dividual flowers very large, petals 1% inches wide and slightly overlap each other. The most peculiar characteristid of the plant is its branching habit, sometimes having as high as seven to nine immense trusses on a Single stalk, with three to five of these trusses in full bloom at . the same time, producing a mass of blooms of an even height. The color isa most beautiful
crimson, the rich-
Dwarf Florence
Vaughn—3s feet
with broad mas-
sive, dark green leaves. An early and continuous bloomer, throw- ing its graceful trusses of large, bold flowers just the proper dis- tance above the foliage. Color, rich golden-yel- low, thickly dotted with bright ted. It supple- ments that grand standard kind by ae es d Zire repeating it in a , ; WHE CAN dwarf growth. ey Planted as a bor-
der to the tall Florence Vaughn, it completes a handsome bed. 20c.
Gloriosa—3 feet. Green foliage. Magnificent large flowers of the most perfect form; rich scar et-crimson; distinct gold band around each petal; very large trusses of bloom with from fifty to sixty buds and flowers on asingle truss, 15c.
Sam Trelease—3 feet. Green foliage. In color it is almost a pure scar- let. Very rich and glowing: the edges and center are marked with yel- low about the same as in Madam Crozy. 15c.
The New Dwarf Canna, David Harum—3% feet. The best of all the dark bronze Cannas. Robust grower, and one of the freest blooming Cannas. Flowers are of large size, with well-rounded petals. Color is a bright vermillion scarlet, dotted with crimsoa spots. Each, lic.
. L.{Patry—4\4 feet..«Green foli- age; plant vigor- ous; grand and beautiful rounded flowers. Color, salmon shaded rose, edged chest- nut; large, loosely formed flower spikes; sheds its flowers as they fade; very free; a grand sort. Each, 25c
It ali a—5 feet.
One of the new
len OF ce
\ Owere type; A
brilliant red, Hybrid Coleus
edged with a wide, irregular band of clear yellow. Price, 10c Austria—6 feet. The new Giant Golden Lily-flowered Canna; flowers 6 to 8 inches across; a
giant inits superb growth. 10c.
Burbank—5 feet. A new yellow Canna with Giant Orchid-like flowers, which are truly gigantic in size, the three upper petals spreading fully 7 inches, and the form is semi-couble: toward the inner part the lower petals show fine crimson spots; all the rest of the flower isa most beautiful rich canary yellow. 10c.
Chicago—4 feet. Green foliage. The large flowers open out nearly flat; petals 114 inches wide and5in number. The color is clear, deep vermillion, smooth and without markings, except a purplish gloss. Each, 15c.
Queen Charlotte—3 feet. Considered by many the finest of all the gilt edged varieties. Rich scarlet crimson, broadly banded with bright canary yellow. 10c. f
Alphonse Bouvier (Medal Awarded)—5 feet. Leaves green; very strong; tallspikes; rich scarlet vermillion flower; one of the very best. 10c.
Cannas continued on next page
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38 I. N. KRAMER & SON & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS,
CANNAS—Continned
King Humbert—Grand new Canna, King Humbert. This grand Canna S a cross between the Crozy and the Orchid flowering class. The flow- ers are as large as the largest of the Orchid flowering Cannas, while the petals have the firmness of the Crozy varieties, and it stands all kinds of weather to perfection. The flower is a bright orange-scarlet streaked withcrimson. The foliage is bronze, with brownish-green stripes, large, thick and leathery, in fact the finest foliage of all Cannas, combining the beautiful flower stalks with the grand foliage, make an ideal Canna. The plant is an extra strong, robust grower, height four feet. Exceed- ingly free flowering. Strong growing plants, each, 50c.
Black Beauty—This is undoubtedly the finest dark-leaved Canna in existence. The broad tropical foliage is of the deepest crimson bronze. The flowers are insignificent, but the foliage is superb. Each, 20c.
Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozeu, unless noted. Large plants, 25c; $2.50 per dozen.
two-thirds the size of the latter; the flower spikes are 5 inches in diame- ter, symmetrical and longer than any variety we have and very strik- ing in appearance; the spikes stand well above the foliage.
Madam Crozy—3ft. Clear vermillion gold bordered; foliage green. 10c.
Florence Vaughn — 4% feet. Brilliant golden yellow, dotted with brightest scarlet, 10c.
Egandale—4 feet. Purple foliage; color, currant red. 10c. .
President Carnot—3'% feet. Leaves deep purplish bronze; flowers very large, cinnabar-crimson, faintly spotted darker. 10c.
Mrs. Parmenter—Fine, dark colored foliage; a strong grower, attain- ing a height of from five to seven feet. 10c.
Mixed Varieties—Unnamed. 10c; dozen, $1; $5 per 100.
Souyv. de President Carnot—Bronze leaved; flowers of arich vermillion
Eldorado—3¥% feet. This grand variety is of the highest quality as re- scarlet. 10c. gards either size of flower, habit of plant or size of head of bloom; pure yellow, dotted with light red, which is apparent only upon close exam- ination.
Geo. W. Childs—3¥% feet. Florets are more like those of Madam Crozy, but with more yellow on the throat and at back of flower, but only about
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS (Umbrella Plant)
An ornamental plant throwing up stems about two feet high, surmounted at the top bva whorl of leaves, diverging horizontally, giving ita curious appearance. Splendid for the cen- ter of vases or as a water plant; alsoa fine pot plant. 10c, 25c, $1 and $2 each.
CORONILLA GLAUCA
A vining plant bearing bright yellow pea-shaped flowers, which are very fragrant. 1l5dc.
CEREUS GRANDIFLORA
The night blooming Cereus; a most remarkable plant of the Cactus tribe; flowers enor- mously large and of the rarest beauty. 25c,
; A fine, hardy climber, and well known in some parts of the coun- CINNAMON VINE try as Chinese Yam. The tubers grow very large and are edible, like a Sweet potato. The vine is a beautiful, rapid grower, producing
sweet-scented flowers. 10c; 75c per dozen.
CAMPSIDIUM FILICIFOLIUM
A fine, graceful, hard-wooded and rapidly growing fern-like creeper from the Fejee Islands. Young plants, 25c.
CUPHEA
Cuphea Llavae—A fine new Cuphea: flowers red, white and blue; it is well adapted for general use as bedding out, pot -ulture or hanging baskets, and attracts great attention as a curiosity. Each, 10c.
Platycentra—(Ladies’ Cigar Plant)—A well-known, ever-blooming plant of neat habit, growing twelve inches in height; the tube of the flower is © scarlet, with the end partly white and crimson; very useful as a ribbon line or front border plant. 10c.
Beautify your lawn by planting Cannas. They are cheap and one of the most effective bedding plants known.
Umbrella Plant. Clematis Jackmanii—See list of hardy plants. $1 each.
: FERNS
No plants form more charming ornaments for the parlor than these, with their delicate and beautiful foliage. The best and most valuable as plants for wardian cases, ferneries and rock-work, where there is moisture and shade. In variety, l5cand 25c.
Pteris Tremula—(Shaking Fern)—Very pretty and graceful leaves. 25c. Large size $1.
Fern Nephrolepis Cordata Compact—A new dwarf bushy growing variety, with stiff narrow leaves; the fronds grow one to two feet high and nearly upright. And evenina small he pot it is a very attractive plant; cannot be excelled for ferneries or house plant. Each, 25c and 50c.
Boston Sword Fern—It is of the same form as the Sword Fern, but has longer and broader fronds and amore drooping habit. In well-grown specimens the fronds attain a length of 6 to 7 feet. A very fine plant for pots or baskets, easy to grow. Each 15c, 25c, 50c, $1 and $2. See cut front cover page.
New Sword Fern
Nephrolepis=Scottii—Of much dwarfer and bush-
® ier growth than the Boston Fern. The fronds
droop gracefully and are not as long and coarse as the Boston. It is a rapid grower and one of the
hardiest plants for A 25c, 50c and $1. 4 —f M A
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the house. Price A NEW DEPARTURE IN GARDENING N
Window boxes for the window, porch boxes and hanging baskets for the window, and vases for the lawn gic becoming more popular every year on account of limited space re- quired and to theif general adaptability to all locations. The beauty and grace of this method of growing plants for the porch and lawn certainly add charm to the home sur- roundings which cannot be duplicated in any other way. Many flower lovers, especially those living in flats, do not have ground space for fiower beds and this method affords their only means of gardening. A window or porch box may be placed on veranda, window or in fact any part of the house by merely placing a few brackets on the side of the house. In order to meet the constantly increasing de- mand, we have grown an immense number of plants suit- able for this purpose, and have them in various sizes and at s prices within the reach of all. Wealso carry in stock two Pm, Sizes of boxes.
Our New Special Porch Box Collection
Collection No. 1—We will send a box 5 ft. long, 8 in. deep and 10 in. wide, painted two coats of green, and 50 small or first size plants to fill same for $5.50. Price without box $4, Collection No. 2—This collection contains 40 plants, most- \? ly large size for immediate effect, and the box described + above for $6.75. Price without box, $5.25.
Collection No. 3—Includes a box 3 ft. long, 8 in. deep, 10 in. wide, painted green, and 30 smallor first size plants for filling same for $3.75. Price without box, $2.50.
Collection No. 4—Includes the box described in offer No, 83 and 20 plants, mostly large size for immediate effeet, for $4.50. Price without box, $3.25.
Collection No. 5—Contains 40 first size plants, sufficient to plant a vase or hanging basket 20in. in diameter for $3. ==== Is (Continued on page 39) Sword Fern—Cordata
Campsidium Filicifolium
DAHIAS
Dou ble— Pot plants ready May 1; 10c each; $1 per dozen; large roots 25c each.
Single — Finest mixed, 10c; $1 per dozen; large roots, 25c each.
Euphorbia Splendens (Crown of Thorn)
This is a curious plant, having but few leaves, densely covered with spines an inch in length; blooms freely summer = and winter; bright scar- let flowers with yellow =) center. 15c and 25c; large ompacta plants $1 to $3.
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. (Continued trom page 38) to $3, according to size of plants. Collection No. 6—Contains 30 plants for a 20in. vase or basket. This Plants for 12 in. vase or basket, $1.25 to $2, according to size of plants. collection contains a number of large plants for center of basket or vase Plants for 10 in. vase or basket, $1 to $1.50, according to size of plants. ? for immediate effect. Price $3.75. Where something extra fine is wanted for a center piece of vase or
Plants sufficient for fillling a vase or basket 15 in. in diameter for $2 | hanging basket would recommend either a nice palm or large size fern. These we have in large quan- tities and at right prices, ac- cording to size, 75c to $3 each.
Boston and Piersonii Fern Asparagus Plumosa and Sprengerii planted in vases or baskets make a most hand- some appearance. If you have a vase or basket yon would like filled with large plants of same, or if you wish any special size or kind of plants for’ boxes, write us your wants, giving dimen- sions, and we will quote you special prices.
For these collections we send such plants as Begonias, Geraniums, Ferns, Aspara- gus, variegated Vinca, vines, German Ivy, Daisies, Helio- trope, etc, in fact a collection which we know from experi- ence will give good results ~ with ordinary care, Shipped by express only at pur- chaser’e expense.
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Fuchsia—Mrs. E. G. Hill FICUS Elasti (Indi lastica — (Indian FUCHSIAS = Rubber Tree.) large, smooth leathery LARGE PLANTS 25c AND 50c pet Taare a ees a an = Ee prandese white Hucusia ever grown. The eube and sepals are eit led Ae er Ficus Elastica a bright reddish crimson, corolla pure white, extra large and verydouble. 10c each. < i Phenomenal—The largest Fuchsia grown. Tube and sepals bright coral red, the BS BSS OST. uae ELS OS Oe ES
: corolla, 24% inches across, is the very richest violet shade. 10c. EEVERFEW ey cyte Te ee pa Single Varieties ————
double white Feverfew. 10c; $1 per doz- Gem of Lavington—Large single corolla; rosy carmine tinted violet. 10c.
Speciosa—Fine blush rose tube and sepals, reddish corolla; good for winter blooming. 10c.
Guiding Star — Sepals blush; corolla purple. 10c.
Glechoma Hederacea Var
A variegated form of the com- mon ground Ivy, which is pretti- ly marked with pure white ona bright green ground. It is hardy and of a vigorous growth like the parent variety but unlike it, the leaves of this form havea re- freshing fragrance: similar to mint; excellent for hanging bas- kets and fine cemetery planting. 10c and 25c.
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Gloxinias
GLOXINIAS
These are among the most shovry and beautiful of all our summer bulbous greenhouse plants; the rosette of velvet green leaves is surmounted with a cluster of : Ce ie ata flowers; the coloring is exquisite, in Phenomenal shades o ue, scarlet, rose, crimson and white. ‘ H i A low-growing ornamental greenhouse
a Mixed colors, 25c per bulb. : Glechoma Hederacea, Genisto_Canariense shrub; showy, yellow flowers. 10c to 50c.
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i 40 I. N. KRAMER & SON, SEEDSMEN AND FLORISTS, : _ GERANIUMS (ele SINGLE ay. yy iy) Au ZN)
Win Price of Geraniums 10c each, $1 per dozen, / unless otherwise noted. Large plants 15c, 25c and 50c each.
“‘Telegraph’’—Truly the finest Geranium for bedding out and for conservatory and window decoration. Its mammoth size, robust habit of growth, combined with its beautiful color and remarkable productiveness, places it before all others so far introduced on the market. The foliage is dark green with heavy zone, flowers single and a red deep orange cerise in color. “Velegraph” has proven gilt edge through every test during the past four years. Un- doubtedly the finest Geranium sent out in years. Each, 15c.
Mrs. E. G. Hill—The finest salmon-flowered Geranium to date.
L’ Aube—Enormous trusses, large, round flor- ets, Single, pure snowy-white.
H. Dauthenay—Bruant. Single. Extremely free-flowering, trusses of immense size, color coppery orange-red with white eye.
New Dazzler—A grand single bedder, pro- ducing enormous full trusses composed of im- mense round undivided florets measuring two and one-quarter inches in diameter. The color is a most dazzling shade of scarlet. Each, 15c.
New Peach Blossom Geranium—(Souvenir de Miranda)—Crystal white, margined with rosy carmine, which shades to peach blossom pink.
King Olga—Brilliant deep pink, white base.
nie: de Rydellet—Dark salmon center, very clear.
Madam Bruant—New fancy flowered. A grand single variety, wholly distinct from any
’ other in cultivation. Color of flower white, veined with carmine-like; florets regularly bor- dered with white solferino, often intermingling and producing a striped effect, and trusses are large and beautifully formed.
Athlete—Immense trusses of large round single flowers, vivid scarlet. Leon Pierault—Immense trusses of the most beautiful scarlet shade. ‘This is one of the finest and most effective bedding Geranium we know of.
Peach Blossoms
J. D. Cabos—Bruant. Single. Plant dwarf and free, bearing large ipUsSCS oe flowers of a novel and pleasing color in this type. Color very soft pink.
Eclectric—Single; very large; brilliant scarlet; profuse bloomer.
Mad. Hoste—Single; soft rosy scarlet, with large white eye; very large, circular florets, forming a good truss. Very striking.
Double Geraniums
E. H. Trego—This is the best scarlet Geranium yet pro- duced. We have tested this variety for the past year and can truly say it is the largest Hower and brightest scarlet Geranium we have yet seen, and that it cannot be excelled for bedding purposes. The color is a deep scarlet of ex-
IPMN, quisite shade; the florets are regular in form, more than
COW y semi-double and about two and one-half inches in diam- eo A Ze eter. Trusses enormously large, on long stems. Foliage } Zi AN . and habit are all that could be desired. Each, lic.
y Alphonse Ricard—Bright orange red; very strong grower, producing flowers in great masses. The trusses wif are enormous and are borne well above the foliage. __ dir S Little Pink—‘This is of the dwarf type, never growing Mp ~ SS over six to eight inches in height and literally covering
‘MG SI ; itself all summer with trusses of double, deep pink flow- — W/ s b ers. Just the plant for borders. Each, 15c.
Pasteur—Large, semi-double florets of a brilliant orange-scarlet. Habit, dwarf and vigorous; exceptionally free in bloom. ‘
Jean Viaud—The best of all semi-double pink Geran- iums. A pure Bruant of enormous size. Stands rain or drought and is a perfect mass of bright pink all summer. The flower trusses are as large as Hydrangea heads.
B. K. Bliss—Color a rich tone of pure scarlet.
Eiffel Tower—Beautiful bright orange scarlet.
La Fayorite—Double white.
Mdm. Thibaut—Rose and violet.
S. A. Nutt—Best dari crimson.
Wilhelmine Inezedi—Fiery carmine rose.
Docteur Dujardin-Beaumetz—-Double; a robust, free- flowering variety with brilliant scarlet fowers; a magnifi- cent variety for massing.
Fragrant Geraniums, 10c Each
Rose--k ose scented. Skeleton--R ose scented. N Mrs. TYaylor—Foliage scented; flowers scarlet. Oak Leaved—Leaves marked with black. Resembles the leaf of the oak tree.
VARIEGATED GERANIUMS
Distinction—Leaves regularly serrated with narrow black zone near edge. ;
Happy Thought—Large yellow blotches in center of leaf, with an outer bank of green at the margin; flowers rich magenta rose. 10c.
Mad. Salleroi—(Silver Variegzated)—Very compact; fine ' for massing or bordering; 10 inches. Leaves very small, BS of a peculiar green, edged pure white. 10c. ;
Mrs. Pollock—(Golden Tricolor)—Bronze scarlet zone.
20c
Bronze—Red zone on a fine yellow ground. 10c.
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GERANIUMS--Continued
New Silver-Leaved Geranium.
William Langguth—Seldom doesa novelty obtain notoriety so quickly as the William Langguth. The plant is of short, stocky growth, beautiful deep green foliage with broad, pure snow-white band. Most free-flowering of all its class. Flowers double, bright red, large, extra filled out blooms, rising from the white colored foliage quite magnificently. 20c.
Ivy Leaved Geranium.
P. Crozy—A cross between the Ivy-leaved and Zonals, having the fineness and shape of the Ivy, and freedom of bloom of the Zonals. A rich vermillion red, shaded with orange; the nearest approach toascarlet yet introduced. Semi double trusses, often measuring six inches across, and single florets two inches. 10c.
Galilee—F lowers very large aud double, fine rose color. 15c
Joan of Arc—The flowers are perfectly double and white. 10c.
ki, Charles Turner—Best bloomer. Color, light scarlet with soft rose tint. Two
44 upper petals veined maroon-crimson 10c.
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NEW IVY LEAVED GERANIUM
Leopard—This is the most distinct novelty in the ivy-leaved section yet originated. It is absolutely distinct from any other variety. The floweris large, semi-double and borne in med- : ium-sized trusses. The color is re- markable, being fully as rich and distinct as an or- chid. The ground is clear lilac-pink, the upper petals being heavily blotched with deep crimson, and usually marked with distinct _ma- roon dots. Each
15c.
L’Elegant-- Deep green foliage with a broad band of creamy white around each leaf, often margined pink besides. Each, lic.
HIBICUS
Large plants, 50c to $3.00 each.
Large growing tropical shrubs; their rich, dark, glossy foliage, contrasted with their large, scarlet bell-shaped flowers, produce a fine contrast and beautiful effect.
Cooperii Tricolor— A handsome foliage plant; white, pink, dark red and green mottled. A plant of rare beauty. Try it. 20c.
Hardy Herbaceous Hibiscus—For de- scription see list of hardy plants.
Collerii—A remarkable new distinct variety, introduced from the South Sea Islands. Flowers buff yellow with a crimson-scarlet base and peculiarly handsome. 20c.
Sub Violaceus—F lowers of enormous size, a beautiful carmine, tinted with violet; probably the largest flower of the Hibiscus family; an unusual free bloomer, 15c.
Minatus Semi=Plenus — Semi-double flowers of a brilliant vermilliou scarlet; petals waved and recurved. 165c.
Hibiscus
HOYA (Wax Plant)
Gladiolus A tender plant with thick, fleshy leaves, growing moderately fast, bearing umbels of beautiful flesh- GLADIOLUL colored flowers, from which are extended large drops
of honey-like liquid; one of the best plants for house culture. It can be trained to climb on trellis work to almost any height; flowers remain in bloom upwards to five months. 25c.
HELIOTROPE Chieftain—Rich violet; best winter bloomer. 10c. Mad. Blonay—The best; nearly pure white; dwarf; very free bloomer. 10c.
HONEYSUCKLE See list of hardy plants, page 47.
Well known summer blooming bulbs.
Extra Fine— Mixed varieties; light shades. 5c each; 50c per dozen.
Choice Mixed—A mixture of light and dark shades. 5c each; 35c per dozen.
HYDRANGEA
Otaska—Very beautiful variety; large clus- ters of bluish-pink flowers. 15c. mi Khas: Hogg—Fine; pure white, free bloomer. dc. Paniculata Grandiflora—For description, see hardy plants. 25c and 50c. For cut, see page 42. Leonotus Leonorus—See page 42, Large Hydrangea Plants 50c, $1.00 and $2.00 Each
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Ipomea (Moonflower)
Pandurata (Hardy Moonjiower) —This white Moonflower differs from all others, as it has a tuber- ous root resembling a Dahlia, which is said to be perfectly hardy, living in the ground from year to year. Flowers about 4 inches in diameter; pure satiny- white with purple throat, and produced in the greatest profu- sion; open day and night from June until October. A strong plant will give more than 1,000 beautiful flowers daily for months atatime. 20c.
Noctipyton (/conjlower)—Pure white, moon-like flowers, 4 inches in diameter, which open at night; as a rapid climber for covering arbors and verandas, trees, or walls, it has no superior. 15c; two for 25c.
Leari— Flowers deep azure- blue, 4 inches in diameter; a charming contrast to the preced- ing; afree bloomer. 20c.
Ivy
English—A well known vari-
ety; hardy with protection. 10c to 25c. f English Ivy, Variegated — A variegated variety of the well known English Ivy, leaves green and yellow; makes a hand- some vine when well grown. 15c to 25c each.
German—Foliage light green; rapid grower. 10c and 25c. x
Jasamine
Grandiflorium—(Caralonian Jassamine)— Blooms with great profusion during the winter. The plant in handsome, with fine glossy foli- age, and grows to a large size. The flowers are pure white, star-shaped and deliciously fra- grant. 15c and 25c.
Porticum— Small greenish white flowers; handsome foliage; a good climbing plant. 15c.
Maid of Orleans—For description, see novel- ties, page 9.
Lantana Strong growing, very free flowering, bedding \ or pot plants, and standing the sun well. Being quite tender, they should not be planted in the \\ grouud until the weather becomes warm and settled.
Orange, Lavender, Yellow and White, 10c ea. Weeping Lantana—For description, see nov-\W& elties. 10c. ; SN .
Leonotus Leonorus (Zion's Tail) S34 ES
A magnificent specie of greenhouse evergreen QV) ES shrubs, producing brilliant scarlet flowers. INS iY
requires a rough and sandy loam, with plenty ¥ ofair. 10c. (See cut, page 41).
Lopesia Rosea Fine tlowering plants, blooming continually &: from November to April. Fine for cut flowers
Hi LILIES
i The Lily is one of the most admired of flowers. Lily Most varieties are hardy and can be planted
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spring and fall. Plant three to eight inches deep and give a winter covering of straw or coarse manure. They are also much used for forcing for winter flowers. _ Auratum—(Gold Banded.) A Japan Lily with immense blooms of white and gold; con- sidered by many the finest Lily. Hardy. 30c. $3.00 per dozen. d i Speciosum Aibum Praecox—Pure white Lily, petals reflexed, center embellished with a fine long fringe; finest white variety; hardy, 50c. _ fuk 7 i Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum—One of the hardiest varieties with flowers red and white, the red varying from a delicate rose to a bright crimson; very fragrant. 25c.
Climbing Lily of the Valley (Withania Origianifolia)— Also catalogued by some as
“Salpiceroa.”’ Its slender, profusely branched stem attain in a few months twenty to thirty feet in height, covering a large surface. The small dense, dark green » foliage, which defies dust, disease and insects, produces a f)) thick, impenetrable shade, persistent until frost. It is en- hanced by hundreds of white Howers similar to those of the Lily ofthe Valley. Itis of the easiestculture. 5c.
Lobelia
and free blooming; flowers blue. 10c; $1 per dozen. i f Libonia
from Decemberto May. 10c and 25c.
Marguerite Daisy
Hardy Chinese Matrimony Vine For description, see list of hardy plants. 25c. >
Maderia Vine A favorite climbing plant. Tubers, each, 5c; dozen, 50c.
Manetta Vine (Zzcolor) green glossy foliage is startling, making the plant an object of rare beauty. 10c.
Otaheite Orange (Dwarf Orange Tree)
forming and the ripe golden balls may be seen during the spring months in the Otaheite. plants, 25c; large plants, $1.
One of the best and most showy vase and baskets plants; also fine bedders and excellent for ribbon lines; dwarf Floribunda—F lowers scarlet-orange at the base, running into deep yellow at the top; blooms in great profusion
White—Best white, having a ray of white petals around a salmon disc. Splendid for cut flowers. Each, 10c. ‘ Yellow—Same as above except color, which is a beautiful clear yellow, very handsome. 1éic.
Tubular flowers from 1 to2 inches in length, flame color tipped with bright yellow; the contrast with the vivid
Requires about the same treatment as an Oleander. A more attractive and interesting plant ornament for the window or conservatory cannot be found, as at all stages of plant life growth, delicious scented flowers, fruit just
We offer fine healthy
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Oxalis
Beautiful Bulbous-rooted winter and spring flowering dwarf plants; an excellent basket plant, desirable for pot culture. 22 White and pink. 10c each; $1 per dozen.
: Ortgiesi, or Golden Star—Constantly loaded with clusters of bright golden Howers‘in forms of stars; foliage ornamental, up- per surface being a dark olive-green, while the underside isa , shining metalic crimson purple. 20c.
Pelargoniums o7 “Lady Washington” Geraniums Mrs. Robert Sandiford—(New.) Grand white variety; flow- ers large size, well doubled, beautifully ruffled along the edges 5 a fie etal? and of a glistening snow-white color. 25c, 50c and $1 each. ‘ g Madam Thibaut—White, richly blotched and marbled with rose, the upper petals marked with crimson maroon; large white cenier, immense trusses of large, fine flowers with undulated ~ petals. 25c, 50c and $1 each. Palms ; Are now the most fashionable decorative house and window oes plants. They require but little care, no more than a Geranium, OXALIS bs ’ beyond sponging the leaves once a week. Customers are ad- zm vised to buy the large plants; the effect is immediate, and if placed in a handsome jardinere, no more beautiful or ornamental plants can be found. In season for shipping all the year round. An elegant present for a plant-loving friend. f
Cocos Palm
The most elegant and graceful of all the smaller Palms. Its slender, erect stems are freely furnished with graceful arching leaves. ‘The Cocos are admirable for fern dishes, as they maintain their beauty foralong time. Plants 8 to 10 inches high. 50 cents each.
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" Areca Lutescens—Dark glossy green ——\\ } \ G ZE
each, according to size.
kinds of treatment it grows sturdily on, throwing up a new leaf with most satis- factory regularity. Beautifully curved and reflcted deep green leaves. Fine plants with ,
leaves, golden-yellow stems. 75c to $5 A IN A WA Latania Barbonica Or
; = 3 leaves; 10incheshigh, $ .50 SS Large. broad, fan-shaped, glossy dark | 3to4 ‘“ PD woyalsy 9 ii 1.25 ZAK | green leaves. Fine plants with 4to5 “ G40) 3s} 9 oe 1.50
YK) = 3todleaves 8tol0incheshigh, $ .50 | 4to5 “ 20to 24“ Gy 2.50
PX 4to5 “ tol § = 200 | 4to5 “ %4to20 ze 4,00
BOGS faite 1sn Wp 250 | 5to6 9 30to 36 .** ie 5.00
6to7 90 to 22 Ke 5.00 Phoenix Reclinafa—Hardy and of rapid
growth. Stands hard usage. A fine vase Palm. One of the best. Plants 18 to 20 inches high, $2.50; 36 inches high,
Kentia Belmoreana The most popular parlor Palm we
grow. Hardy and rugged; under all | $5.00. Petunia ' Fine Double Sorts—Propagated from cutting; in va- riety. Each, lic. 5 Peristophe
Augustifolia—Dwarf; green, with yellow; variegated; extensively used for massing or edging inribbonbeds. lic.
Kenlia Belmoriana Pellionia (So-called Mexican Peperomia)
; It grows very rapidly in warm, moist places, sending out long, creeping or drooping _ branches in every direction. The foliage is of the most beautiful olive green, marbled all Over with silvery gray and covered with a purplish velvety lustre, while the under side of the _ leaves are bright red. Its drooping habit makes it more desirable as a basket plant. 15c & 25c.
Pilea (Artillery Plant) Sempifolia—T he well-known Artillery plant. 10c and 2ic. Phloxes—Hardy—See list of Hardy Plants, page 47. Passiflora (Passion Flower)
‘ Golden Spotted Passion Flower—(John Spaulding.) A beautiful variety; foliage prettily marked with a bright golden yellow. It is useful for cemeteries and is an ornamental drooping plant for baskets or vases; unsurpassed. 20c.
; Pontederia ( Water Hyacinth) Delicate in Err, shaded with rose; plants will thrive in any vessel of water without soil if dC.
placed in the sun. PANSIES
One of the finest blooming plants for out- door cultivation. Our stock embraces the finest mixed varieties, comprising all the various shades of colors with flowers of the
largest size and form. Are raised from the choicest Giant and other mixed strains of Pansy seed and are sure to give satisfaction. 75c per dozen; $5 per 100. Poinsettias : Pulcherima—Tropical plant of gorgeous
15c; $1.50 per doz.
beauty, the bracts of leaves that surround the flower being in well-grown specimens one foot in diameter and one of the most dazzling scarlet. 25c and 50c.
Plumbago
Capensis—Deserves general culture; pro- duces large trusses of azure-blue flowers from March until November, and is one of the best bedding plants. 15c and 25c.
Rivinia Humilis
A beautiful little plant with racems of ey snow-white flowers, followed by scarlet Fi berries in bloom and fruit the entire year. y Gy
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Russellia
_Elegantissima—For description see novel- ties, page 8.
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PRIMULA vie:
Chinese Primrose—This is the best and most worthy plant we culti- vate for winter flowers, blooming continually from October until June, one plant producing several hundred flowers ina season.
Single White or Pink—F lowers large. 10c and 25c each.
Primula Forbesi (Baby Primrose)—This is the freest flowering Pri- mula we know of, producing their sprays of beautiful rosy lilac How- ers in seemingly never ending profusion. 15c and 25c.
Hardy Primrose—A beautiful type of English primrose. Fine for early flowering under glass or in open ground where they are claimed to be hardy with protection. 15c each.
ROSES
Hybrid, Perpetual or Remontant Roses
These roses are vigorous growers, with flowers of large size and brilliant colors; they are double and very fragrant; the colors are of all shades, save yellow, from pure white to the deepest fiery crim- son; they bloom at intervals from June to November; they are very hardy but need protection during the severest weather; fine collec- tion; price, large imported 2-year-old plants, 50c each; $5 per dozen by express only.
Polyantha Roses
Often called'the Fairy Roses. They are admirably adapted for pot culture, and planted out they flower continually the whole season. The flowers are quite small, borne in large clusters, each cluster making a bouquet of itself.
Etoile D’Or—The flowers are medium size, very fragrant, fullround SZ form, perfectly double and borne in large clusters; color pale chrome- i : D EAAA- yellow, with rich citron red center. 10c. Chinese Primrose
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= 5; Very varf. 10c. as . 5 Parquerette hite; very dwar. 10c Prairie Queen—Dark pink, compact and globular. The hardiest and best Moss Rose of the climbing roses. Large plants. 50c, by express. { fA aye ae rit Rambler Roses—(See novelties, page 8.)
Valued for their hardiness, exquisite fragrance and the beautifu . effect of the delicate moss covered buds. Excellent for cemetery The Grand New Rose, Liberty lots; all are hardy; three varieties, red, white and pink. 50c each, by Never has nature yielded to the painstaking hybridist and plant raiser express only. a more beautiful or more satisfactory color than that seen in the hybrid ~
Tea Rose ‘Liberty,’ which today marks the limit of the glorious deep, yet bright coloration in a fam-
5 ily by no means deficient in warm rich hues of le crimson red. The flowers are of large size, with thick heavy petals. A continuous and free bloomer, and we predict a great future for this grand rose. Each, 20c.
_ Clohilde Soupert—Very prolific. Flowers bore
in sprays, double, pearl white, shading to a center
of rosy pink, but varying sometimes on the same plant from pure white to deep silvery rose. A grand bedding variety. 10c.
New Yellow Soupert, ‘‘Tosella’’—The color is a light tint on beautiful ight yellow ground. A great addition to our summer bedding roses. 10c each.
Catherine Mermet—Bright flesh color, full and beautiful; one of the most lovely shades and the buds are of a very large size and fine shape. 10c.
Hermosa—Pink; very double. 10c. vy
La France—Peach color shaded pink or silvery rose; one of the most fragrant roses grown. 10c.
Marechal Neil—Buds of immense size; color, deep yellow. 15c.
American Beauty—F lowers and buds very large: color, deep glowing carmine, with rich fragrance. ; 20c.
Meteor— A rich, dark, velvety crimson, ever- 4 blooming rose of good size, double and perfect in — shape. 10c each.
® Climbing Meteor—Grows 10 to 15 feet a season and blooms almost constantly. Buds exquisite; flowers large, beautifully shaped and of thatrich, dark, velvety crimson color seen only in the Jac- — queminot; fine for summer blooming. 15c. —
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ROSES—Continued
Kaiserine Augusta Victoria (Hybrid Tea.)—A deliciously fragrant white rose. A strong, vigorous grower and constant bloomer; the flowers are so double that the petals seem to crowd each other, and are the very largest size. 10c. —
Bridesmaid—A delightful new tea rose of a fine, clear, dark pink. 10c.
The Bride—Milk white; very large; double. 10c.
Perles Des Jardins—Richest yellow, large size, perfect form and tea-fragrance. 10c.
Large plants of above varieties, 25 to 50 cents each.
New Hardy Memorial Roses !
These hardy and lasting Roses creep over the ground like Ivy. The leaves are glossy dark green. The flowers are ;borne in clusters profusely during July and August. Used extensiuely for covering graves, rock-work, embankments, etc. We offer five of the best sorts. Each, 15c; large plants 50c each by express.
Triumph—Produces large clusters of pure white flowers two inches in diameter, beau- tifully imbricated and well formed; very sweet scented.
South Orange Perfeciion—Produces multitudes of the most perfectly formed double flowers. Color, soft blush pink at tips.
‘ Universal Favorite—Double Howers over two inches in diameter and of a beautiful rose
color.
Pink Roamer—The single flowers, which are produced in close heads, are nearly two inches in diameter; bright, rose pink. :
Rosa Wichuariana—Flowers pure white, single, with yellow center and have a strong Wild Rose fragrance. Shows a growth of 10 to 12 feet in a season, spreading as it grows.
Solanum
Jasminoides—A beautiful plant of climb- ing habit, attaining a height of three to five feet, but can be grown in bush form. In pots it isa continuous bloomer, both sum- mer and winter, but its greatest value is for outdoor culture; trained against a wall or trellis, and covered with a magnificent clus- ter of white star-shaped flowers, its beauty cannot be surpassed. 20c.
Azureum—Immense clusters of laven- der-blue. Wisteria-like flowers, brightly set off with golden stamens. The flowers are succeeded by bright scarlet berries, re- maining perfect fora long time. Each, 25c.
Selaginella Amelia
63 New. Much superior to any other Club mosses, exOwase wie stiff and erect frond 6 to eight inches high; bronze green. 25c.
Salvias
Clara Bedner—Intense scarlet, very dwarf, an early and constant bloomer; one of the best. 10c. :
New Salvia St. Louis—A great improve- ment over the old Salvia Splendens. Grows 24 to 3 feet high, forming large bushy plants covered with immense flower spikes, er early and continues until frost. 10c.
resembling a row of miniature fowering trees. Forn
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Salvia planted 12 to 18 inches apart, and allowed full development make a brilliant hedge
ew varieties see novelties.
Saxifraga Sarmentosa
Generally known by the name of Strawberry Geranium. It!makes one of the neatest basket plants when well grown, requiring shade and moisture. 10 and 25c. 4
Vinca—Maior Variegata
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Strobilanthes
Strobilanthes
=== It surpasses the finest Coleus or Begonia. which plant it resembles in exquisite colorings of the leaves. The surface of the leaves are furnished with a bluish and metalic hue, shading into light rose, witha light green margin. The long sprays of lovely violet blossoms enhances its beauty. 15c and 25c.
Streptosolen Jamesoni
A valuable spring flowering plant, resembling in growth the}Browalias; the flowers are lobed, nearly one inch in diameter, opening bright orange and passing toarich, deep cinnabar-red; it commences to flower early in March, continuing through June and July. 10c and 25c.
i Vinca
Running Myrtle—Small, dark, glossy green leaves; flowers purple; hardy; ex- cellent for basket plant. 10cand 15c. Large clumps 25c and 50c each.
Major Variegata—A beau- tiful variegated trailing plant, admirably adapted for hang- ing baskets and vases; glossy green, broadly margined with creamy white: flowers | blue. 10c, 25c and 50c.
Smilax
There is no climbing plant in cultivation that surpasses this in the graceful beauty of its foliage;it is indispensable for cut flower work, as its hard texture enables it to keep without wilting for sey- eral days after being cut. 10c to 25c.
* Swainsonia Galegifolia Alba
Produces spikes of white flowers resembling Sweet Pea trusses, from four to six inches long, in the greatest abundance the entire year. It is a free climber and makes a very decorative window plant. 20c. . Streptosolen Jamesoni
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Sanseviera Zeylanica Long, thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves, with very dark green foliage, marked crosswise with bars of white, 25c, 50c and $1.00.
Tuberose Double Pearl—Very dwarf, growing 18 inches to two feet high. 10c, 75c per dozen.
Tradescantia A beautiful class of plants for hanging bask- ets, known by the name of Wandering Jew. 10c.
Gynura Aurantiaca ( Velvet Plant)
Velvet Plant seems an appropriate name, the leaves being always taken as artificial. Leaves and stems are entirely covered with purple hairs, shining, glistening, reflecting many new colors. Any change of position appears to alter the color of the foliage. A grand plant of easiest growth. Price 20c. .
English or Sweet Violets Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. Large plants 25c, 50c and $1.00 each. Marie Louise—Double; flowers dark blue and of large size. Swanley’s White—A sport from the well- known Marie Louise, same perfume; flowers as
¢ Z large and purest white. Violet—Swanley’s White ‘ pee ee ey Nica as The California Violet—Fine large extra long SLE AED EINES Tubersse stemmed single flowers. Verbena
Yucca Aloefolia
A greenhouse plant with stiff, sharp pointed leaves, having beautiful white bell-shaped flowers. Price, $1.00 to $3.00.
Mixed—These are grown from the choicest strains of Mammoth Ver- bena seed procurable. Their brilliancy of color render them unsur- passed. 10c;75c per dozen. Separate colors 10; $1.00.
HARDY PLANTS AND SHRUBS
ALMONDS Flilowering—Double White and Double Rose. Each, 30c; 2 for 50c. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston Jvy)
This very attractive clinging vine will be readily recognized by our readers when we remind them that its glossy ivy leaves overlap each other and its long, delicate young shoots stretch up the stone wall of our finest city residences. The tendrils at nearly every joint cling firmly to the smoothest surface of rock or wood. The glossy leaves assume in Autumn the most beautiful tint of scarlet and crimson. The handsomest vine possible for growth on house walls, especially the foundation and the first scory, round the doors and windows. It is quite hardy, but some protection of straw may well be used immediately around the plant in winter. 15c, 25c, 50c. ’
Barberry Purple Leaved—Foliage and fruit of a violet purple color, very striking; fine for single specimens; also a desirable ornamental hedge plant. 25c; 5 for $1.00.
The Chinese Matrimony Vine
(Lyctum Chinese)
Hafdy, and a most vigorous climbing plant coy- ered with bright purple Howers, which are suc- ceeded by brilliant scarlet berries nearly an inch long, each branch being loaded with them; the We contrast between the glossy, dark green foliage
# and shining scarlet fruit is extremely beautiful. It continues Howering and new berries are forming from the late spring until frost. The berries ripen fin early autumn and remain on the vines late into the winter. It will grow and thrive in any situa- tion, either shade or bright sunlight, and will take root in any soi]. 25c each; large size 50c.
CLEMATIS
The royal pu®ple of this splendid, everblooming flower may well be said to mark it as a prince among all hardy flowering vines. We presume every one of our customers who sees it bloom each summer promises to plant it in his own yard or garden at the next opportunity. It is especially adapted to open layns or house fronts in the city or country. Perfectly hardy; blooms the entire season, bearing beautiful and lasting flowers. The varieties we Offer here are those best adapted to our climate. Plant in a sunny spot in good garden soil, dug very deep, placing the crown of the roots 34 of an inch below the surface of the soil. We recommend the application of well-rotted manure in holes a few inches away from the plant in opposite directions. The feeding roots reach out to these holes, which may be watered freely, with better success than when the ma- nure is applied directly to the base of the plant.
Jackmani—F lowers 4 to 6 inches in diameter; intense violet purple, with a rich velvety ap- pearance, distinctly veined. It flowers con- tinually from July until cut by the frost. Large size, $1.00.
Henryi—(Bangholm Belle). A strong grower. Flowers always eight-sepaled, 4 to 6 inches in diameter and pure white. Very hardy. $1.00.
Clematis Paniculata—The best of all hardy climbers. Of rapid growth; perfectly hardy; showy foliage; thousands of sweet scented flowers on a single plant. This is one of the most desirable, handsomest and hardiest of our garden vines and it is long lived and easy to manage. It will grow up against any outbuild- ing, trellis, up a pole or pillar or stump. The flowers appear late in September. The extreme rapidity of growth, the showy foliage, beautiful and fragrant flowers and entire hardihood, serve to make this one of the very choicest of recent introduction. 25c and 50c each.
Honeysuckle—Scarlet Trumpet *
By Express Only
Clematis Jackmani
- Coreopsis Lanceolata
Flowers bright golden yellow, blooming from June until frost. 5c.
Dielytra, or Bleeding Heart
Graceful sprays of, heart-shaped, pink and white tlowers, blooming in May or June. 2c.
Funkia Japonica (Vay Livy)
White—This makes a handsome plant, with broad, ovate leaves, and produce pure white fragrant flowersin profusion. 25 cents.
Blue Day Lily—Hardy. 25c. Honeysuckle Scarlet Monthly Trumpet — Hardy, rapid
grower, for rock-work, ete. Bright, trumpet-
shaped flowers. 25c. Large size 50c.
Halliana—A variety lately introduced, con-
sidered as a great acquisition; it is a constant — bloomer; flowers pure white, changing to yel- —
low; very fragrant; good for trellis or pillar. 25c; large size 50c.
ceed. 10c; 60c per dozen.
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HARDY PLANTS—Continued
Hibiscus
_ Hardy ‘Herbaceous Hibiscus—Perfectly hardy in any situation; grows five to eight feet high, form- ing dense columns; flowers five to six inches in diameter and produced in the greatest profusion from July to September. Color, salmon-pink, shaded to crimson in center. 25c.
Double Rudbeckia—Golden Glow
This is decidedly one of the brightest and most showy among the hardy plants and of the easiest culture possible. The plant is compact, growing four to five feet high, producing numerous stems, which are laden with double golden-yellow flowers, in size and general appearance resembling a eects Dane eee for cut flowers, lasting well when cut. Should find a place in every garden.
ach, 15c; 3 for 40c.
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora
This is without question one of the most popular and useful shrubs we have. They are absolutely hardy in any soil and bloom the same year they are set out. They begin blooming about August 1 and continue in Hower for many weeks. Especially valuable because it comes at a time when there is little else to take its place. The flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal pan- icles in the greatest profusion and often measure 10 to 12 inches, are white when they first open, but gradually change to rose color and remain in good condition for weeks. These make beautiful specimens for the lawn, as they grow about five feet in height and six to eight feet in diameter, having as many as 250 clusters of flowers on
OLDEN & at one time. Strong dormant plants, each, 25c; large size, 50c. Small pot plants, 15c.
Japanese Iris
These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of. our summer flowering plants. They commence blooming about the middle of June and continue in bloom five or six weeks. Many of the flowers measure 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Our collection— poner from Japan—consists of the very choicest. Choice mixed varieties, each, 25c; 12 or $2.00.
German Iris
Another good old flower, as handsome as an Orchid, now 'to be found in many. new colors. A striking flower of crepe-like texture and most exquisite coloring, the gauzy veining reminding one of the delicate tracing of the buttertly’s wing. They bloom in May and June, when there is a dearth of really fine Howers. 10c each; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c.
Hollyhocks
_ These handsome, showy plants are at present great favorites. Their unique growth gives them a welcome everywhere. Asa background in large borders or beds of the lower herbaceous plants there is nothing better. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn or interspersing among shrubs they are invaluable. Our stock consists of fine well-grown field plants, ready to bloom this year, raised from the best strain of Chater’s seed. Their flowers are large, double, handsome in form as a Camelia and of lively shades of color. Double mixed or in separate colors. Large plants, each, 25c; doz. $3.00 by express.
Lilacs
Their great clusters of fragrant flowers are too well known to need description. They grow freely and flower profusely, thriving in poor soil, stand abuse, neglect, drought, heat and cold. Small size, 25c; large size, 50c and $1.00.
Lily of the Valley
Will thrive in any common soil and shady situation where few other plants will suc-
Pinks
_ Hardy Garden, or Scotch—Splendid for borders and cemetery planting. 10c; large 5 size, 25c. Japanese Iris
' Double large flowering in red, white and pink; fine two eye roots. Each, a. Ae Pzonies 5c 3 3 for $1.00, . REO Phloxes ; PSO Hardy or Perennial—Few plants give greater satisfaction to the amateur than the Phlox. The ease with which it is cultivated, the entire hardiness, their extended sea- son of blooming and the varied and beautiful color of the flowers make them very desirable. In variety, 15c; $1.50 per dozen. 5 Philadelphus Coronarius, or Mock Orange
_ Tall growing and one.of the very best flowering shrubs; perfectly hardy; covered in Sua with large clusters of sweet-scented, pure white flowers. 50c, $1.00 and $2.00: each.
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hy New Hardy Spirea Pp Van Houttii—A splendid new garden shrub; entirely hardy and one of the most w
wAY) beautiful of all; immense bloomer; pure snow-white flowers, borne in elegant plume- oi shaped clusters all over the plant. No other other shrub equal to Spirea Van Houttii
# for hedge. 5c, 50c, $1.00 and $2.00.
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Hardy Roses (See Page 41)
1 Perfectly hardy, of easy culti- Shasta Daisy vation and blooms for several
months; the flowers are large, averaging a foot or more in circumference, with large, broad petals of@y purest white. One of Mr. Burbank’s productions. % One foot June to October. Each, 15c; 12 for $1.50.
c tae A family of. elegant climbers; grand Wistarias for walls, which, from their vigorous growth, they soon cover. Flowers are borne in long, pendant clusters.
Alba — Flowers white, in drooping racemes. Each, 50c.
Magnifica—Dense clusters of purple-like flowers. Each, 25c.
Viburnum Sterilissge ieamoned Snow Ball
Price List of Hyacinths, Tulips, Lilies and other winter flowering Bulbs and Plants ready in Sep= Hardy Phlox tember. Send for copy.
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SMALL FRUITS © —&
Raspberries
If to go by mail, add 25c per dozen fer postage.
The Kansas—The best of all black caps. As large or larger than the Gregg; jet black, firm, handsome and of the best quality; exceedingly productive. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Cuthbert—Bright red, very large, extremely prolific; hardy standard sort; best for family use; upright growth. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Marliboro—The largest red, most hardy, vigorous and productive. The red raspberry for the north. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Gregg — Large black cap; heavy bearer; an old favorite sort. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 100.
Palmer Seedling—Black cap; iron- clad hardiness; the best and most productive early black cap yet intro- duced. 10c each; 3 for 20c; 60c per dozen; $2.00 per 100°
Currants Fay’s New Prolific—The best large Red Currant, larger and more
Michel’s Early—Neither plant or berries as large as some, but the fruit.is of good quality and very early. ; ; Beder Wood—One of the earliest, of good size and color; very pro- ductive.
Lovett’s Early—Fruit large and of good quality, excellent for mar- ket or home use.
Parker Earl—Very productive, of good size, conical in shape, bright red and of excellent quality.
Blackberries
Plant in rows eight feet apart in the rows. If to go by mail, add 25c per dozen for postage.
Snyder—The old reliable; fruit rich and melting; no core; very hardy; best for rich black soil. 60c per dozen; $3.00 per 100.
Gooseberries
Should be sent by express. If to go by mail, add dc each for postage. Downing—Largest of our native gooseberries; pale green; sweet. 2-year-old, 25c each; three for 65c; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00.
Industry — The fruit is of large size, pale red and very sweet; plants stronger than old English sorts. 2-year-old, 25c each; dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00.
Grapes
prolific than any other. The bushes are of vigorous growth and ex- tremely prolific. 2-year-old, each 25c; dozen, $2.50. Cherry—Very large and productive, most popular sort. 2-year-old,
each, 20c; dozen, $2.00
White Dutch—Similar to Red Dutch, except in color. 2-year-old,
each, 20c; dozen, $2.00.
Strawberries
Varieties marked (P) have imper- fect flowers; they will not produce well unless every third or fourth row Of plants is a perfect flowering variety, as are all not so marked. Thus planted the (P) sorts are the most productive. Price $5.00 per 1,000; $100 per 100; 25 per dozen. Add 10c per dozen for postage if to be.sent by mail.
Gandy—The best late variety in cultivation. Berries large, of fine form and excellent quality. Flesh firm; a good shipper.
Warfield No, 2—(P) A great mar- ket berry; dark crimson.
Haverland—(P) Long, conical berry, bright red; very productive; good quality; moderately firm.
Crescent—(P) Medium size; bright red scarlet. Very prolific.
If by mail, add 35c per dozen for postage.
Concord — Well known and reliable. The best general crop grape, 2- year-old, each, 20c; doz, $1.75.
Moore’s Early — Black;
bunch medium; excellent quality; very early; a week or more before Con- cord: 2-year-old, each, 20c; dozen, $2.00.
Delaware— Bunches are small, compact shoul- dered; berries rather small, round; skin thin, light red; flesh very juicy. 2-year-old, 25c.
Niagara—Fine, white grape, bunch large. 2- : year-old, each, 20c; doz., x $2.00. 5
SUGAR CANE, EARLY AMBER,
FARM SEED
Please note that the prices given on all Farm Seeds by the half peck, peck, half bushel and bushel are Net F. O. B. at Cedar Rapids, and subject to market change without GRE U
notice, the purchaser paying all transportation charges. yi We make no charge for bags or cartage unless otherwise cay noted. Write for special prices on large quantities. \ pee
Buckwheat New Japanese — Large kernels, most productive and earliest. Stands up well and makes the best flour. Price, lb. 25c, postpaid; bu. $1.25; bags extra, 15c.
Flax Seed Fine clean seed, lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. 60c; bu. $2.00.
Broom Corn Imp. Evergreen—The best variety for general cultivation on account of color and quality of brush; ripens very early, grows about eight to ten feet high, brush of good length, fine and straight and always of green appearance when ripe, and will not get red in the field before itiscut. Price, lb. 25c, postpaid; 10 lbs. lbs. by express, 60c; 50 1bs., $2.50.
Bird Seed
We carry acomplete stock of bird seed and furnish the best and cleanest grades. Price subject to market changes.
Mixed Bird Seed—Per lb.. 20c, postpaid.
Canary, Rape, Millet, Hemp—Each, per lb., 20c, post- paid; 10 lbs., by express, 75c.
Early Amber Cane
Dairy farmers say that this is the most valuable fodder plant in existence for their use. Nothwithstanding its great adaptability as food for live stock, it is only quite recently that the real value of sorghum (or sugar cane) has attracted general attetnion. Its great merit is now be- ginning to be appreciated and the demand is increasing about ten-fold every year. It is profitably grown anywhere from Manitoba to Mexico, on any good corn ground, and does not appear to be affected by drouth. As a fodder, it is the most economical plant in existence, and of the very best quality. being sweet, tender, nutritious, and greedily eaten by cattle. horses and hogs. Dairymen find that the cows will give more and richer milk from its use, and it is claimed that as high as fifty tons of the green fodder have been grown per acre. It can be cut several times during the season if not allowed to get too high. and makes a Bood sweet hay. Sow 100 lbs. per acre for best results. It is a profitable crop also to grow for the seed, which is excellent for feeding poul- ery try, and is frequently ground and substituted for buckwheat flour. Per. lb., 20c; ieree lbs., 50c postpaid. By freight, 10 lbs., 60c; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $2.50 EEE
Orange Cane—A well known variety. Same pricetas Early Amber.
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Peanuts
Mammoth Virginia—This peanut is the most profitable variety to grow, and is more desirable than the common spreading kind, because more
. easily cultivated; very erect stems and upright foli- age, and the longest pods and kernels of any vari- ety; also yields fewer imperfect pods. The vines make valuable foroge for stock. Lb. 45c; pkt.10c, &
One of the best forage plants. Ifthe crop is wanted mainly for fodder, it is recommended to cut down the whole stock when the first seed heads come into bloom. The second growth, springing up at once from the roots, will mature (in a climate similar to Central Kansas), a full crop of grain and asecond full crop of forage before the middle of October. Sow in rows three feet apart, three to five pounds of seed to the acre. Pkt. 5c; lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid; not prepaid, 10 lbs. 60c; 100 lbs. $3.00.
postpaid. 4 : Sa H ee description, page 18. Spanish Peanuts Lb. 45c; pkt. 10c, postpaid.
Cow Peas
quantities; 2 bushel bags extra, 15c each. Dwarf Essex Rape
THINK OF IT. IT COSTS ONLY 40c to SEED AN ACRE. Farmers of the United States Ea : are just beginning to find out, what England has known _ for
: 7 Ey many years, that the Fodder Ay Kaffir Corn Rape is the most valuable green feeding plant known, especially forsheep. Dwart Essex Rape is easily grown and perfectly hardy, and possesses remarkable fattening properties. One acre ill pasture thirty-six head two months. Pigs and cattle are very fond of it. When sown in June the Rape will have to be fed during August, though if the first crop were cut about four inches from the ground, there would be a second growth that would be useful after that time. For the breeding flock, a piece should be sown about the first week in July, with some even later, and the chances taken on its withstanding the drougbth. It does well sown with oats. After the oats are cut, the Rape grows rapidly. From !2acre there was cut 934 ‘tons of green Rape, or it yielded at the rate’ of 19 tons peracre. If the soil is rich and clean, sow broadcast; if not so clean, sow in drills and cultivate as for com. Rape is especially adapted for a catch crop, succeeding well when for any cause other crops have failed; as it, like turnip, makes its growth late in the e€ason, it can be grown on stuble, and will furnish excellent pasturage when nuch needed in the fall. When sown broadcast use 5 lbs., and if in drills, 2 lbs.
the acre. True Dwarf Essex Rape, pkt. 10c; 4 lb. 15c; lb. 25c, postpaid. By eight or express, 10 lbs. 85c; 50 Ibs. $3.50; 100 lbs. $6.00. Be sure and get the enuine. Bags, 15c each for 50-lb. lots and over.
Choice Seed Oats
____ ‘The Lincoln Oats—Unquestionably the most productive. It is also early and as, so far, proven entirely rust proof. Straw is stiff and strong, standing up. ‘The grain is very handsome, and valuable for feeding, on account of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. If you want to double your crop, sow the Lin- coln Oats. Lb. 20c; 3 lbs. 50c, postpaid; bu. (32 Ibs.)
Pencillaria Mand’s Wonder Forage Plant—A native of Central America.
5c; 44 lb. 15c; Ib. 85c, postpaid. By express, lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00. Cultivation—The s*ed is usually sown in drills 24 to 36 inches apart, dropping three or four seeds to each foot of row. In this way one pound will sow an acre of land. Some of our customers are still more saving of seed than this, and put it in hills like corn, three or four seeds to the hill, but a larger and better crop can be produced by sowing in continuous drills. It should be cultivated as soon as well up, and it is seldom necessary to cultivate the sec- ond time, as the plant grows so rapidly that it soon takes care of - - . itself, and quickly smothers out all weeds. It always pays to cut e first crop when the plants are two or three feet high, and the later cuttings when three to six feet high. In this way it will make three to seven crops per season. If you will allow it to grow on, without cutting, s@as to obtain the seed ' crop, the quality is net so good. Do not sow the seed until the ground is quite warm, say about the usual corn planting
time. While we always recommend that the seed be sown in drills, still it can be sown broadcast, lightly brushing it in.
Sojo Bean, or Coffee Berry
‘ This valuable forage plant has attracted increasing attention yearly. It is one ot the most nutritious of all vegetable _ products. It will produce a crop of 20 to 30 bushels per acre and is as easily grown as other beans. For pasturing or ? eeding as green fodder, it is very valuable and nearly equal to clover for fertilizing. It also has a further notable use
d for that purpose has been Wedely advertised and sold recently. Itis called the German Coffee Berry; also the ' American Coffee Berry. A prominent seedsman says: “While it does not even belong to the coffee family of plants, -stillit is a fact, as we find by actual test, that when roasted an coarsely ground, it tastes so much like Brazilian coffee _ the difference is scarcely perceptible. It is certainly the best of all substitutes for coffee yet found.” Sow 4 bu. per acre broadcast or 1 gallon per acre in drills 344 ft. apart and 144 ft. between the plants, dropping 2 or 8ina hill. Price, ree pkt. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 35c, postpaid. By express or freight, per pk. $1; per bu. (50 lbs.) $3.75, bags included.
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Peanut
Mammoth Russian Suntlower Single heads measure 12 to 22 inches in diameter, and con-
tain an immense quantity of seed. An excellent cheap food for fowls. Every farmer should plant some of the seed in any waste piece of ground. The stalks, when dry, make a good hot fire, while the seed-heads, with the seed in, make a better fire than hard coal. Four quarts of seed will plant an acre. Qt. 25c; pt. 15c; pkt. 10c, postpaid.
A highly fertilizing and valuable fodder. Can be grown as a second crop, after wheat, in the north. The pods may be harvested for the grain, and the plant plowed under to fertilize the soil. The seed is ground and and used for cattle fodder; stalks and leaves also make excellent fodder, fed green. Poor, sandy land_may be greatly improved by plowing undera crop of Cow Peas, and thus made into fertile loam. Plant in thoroughly pulverized soil. Do not sow until the soil has become thoroughly warm. Black Eye Whippoorwili—Pkt. 10c; pt.20c; qt. 35c, postpaid; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.75. Field Peas For sowing with barley or oats. Peck, 50c; bushel, $2.00. Write for prices on large
$1.00; 2 bu: or more at 90c per bu; 10 bu. or over, 80c per bu; bags extra 15c each. Early Champion—Very early and productive. Highly recommended by all who have tried them. Price, bu.90c; 10 bu. or more 70c per bu; 1b.20c; 31b.50c postpaid; 2 bu. bags extralic each
It is an annual plant, having long, broad foliage, and if allowed to develop fully, will attain a height of from 10 to 12 feet, and bears numerous heads from 19 to 20 inches in length and 1 inch in diameter, completely covered with thousands of seeds, much relished by poultry. Itis of rapid growth, throwing out from one plant numerous suckers, and if cut as soon as it reaches the height of 2 or 3 feet, it can be mowed from four to six times, according to the latitude, and yields several tons of dry hay peracre. Ifallowed to grow 6 or7 feet high, and cut when the flower-heads begin to develop, it will yield the heaviest foddor crop of any plant now in cultivation. is equal to any fodder, and is relished by all kinds of stock, either green or dry. Price, pkt.
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t Speltz, or Emmer Wheat
A grain for dry lands, introduced from Russia. This isa remarkable grain and should receive the atten- tion of all farmers. It is a species of drought-resisting wheat and not inclined to rust. Can be sown in the fall, being hardy, and will produce a fair crop under almost any condition of climate, but grows best in dry prairie regions with hot summers, giving excellent results. Thrives on poor land in stony ground. The experiment stations of both the Dakotas report that it resists drought better than oats or barley. All animals
} eat it green Steely and are fond of the straw. It will undoubtedly become a regular and valuable crop for stock feed. rill the seed in, 14% to 3 bushels per acre; sow very early. Price, lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 50 lbs. $1.30; 100 lbs. $2.50, by freight at buyer’s expense; bags, 15c.
SEED FI ELD CORN Prices subject to change without notice. Bags lic.
lowa ‘‘Silver Tine’? Dent Corn—The ears measure 10 to 12 inches in length and often weigh 124 pounds. They are very uniform in size and shape, with with 16 to 20 rows of deep, pure white kernels on a small white cob. It matures in about 100 days, being two weeks earlier than Champion White Pearl. It is the heaviest yielder we know, having yielded over 200 bushels to the acre. Price, shelled, bushel, $2.00; pk. 65c; 2 bu. or more at $1.85 per bu; 5 bu. or more, $1.75 per bu.
Reid’s Yellow Dent—A well known variety which is very popular in Illinois and has taken many prizeS at various corn shows and fairs, it being grown quite Jargely for an exhibition corn. Until recently it haS been but little known in Iowa, though during the past two or three years much has been said about it at corn shows in agricultural papers. It has also been used as a standard at the corn judging school. This variety has been bred up by selection for more than fifty years by Robert Reid and his son, J. L. Reid, and its char- acteristics are fixed and quite constant. The ear is of excellent shape, nearly cylindrical, tapering slowly to tip; length about 914 inches, kernels firm on cob, eighteen to twenty-four rows, with narrow space between rows; color medium yellow with red cob. The ear is quite solid and rather smooth; matules in about 110 days and yields well. Lb. 25c; 3 1bs. 60c, postpaid. By freight, pk. 50c; bu. $1.75.
lowa Gold Mine—One of the finest varieties grown. Quite early, with ears of good size; color bright golden yellow; grain is very deep and cob small. Try it. Price, per lb. 25c; 3 lbs. for 60c, postpaid; not pre- paid, pk. 60c; bu. $2.00; 2 bu. or more at $1.85 per bu; 10 bu. or more at $1.50 per bu.
The Leaming—A yellow dent variety; ears of good size, set low down and nearly always two good ones to each stalk, from 12 to 14 inches in length, averaging twenty rows of deep grains. Pk. 60c; bu. $1.75.
Pride of the North—A small dent variety, maturing in about 90 days. The stock is short and thick and frequently bears two good ears from 7 to 9 inches in length. Pk. 65c; bu. $2.00; Ib. 25c, postpaid. ,
Longtellow, Flint Corn—Eight-rowed yellow flint. Ears 10 to 15 inches long. Pk. 65c; bu. $2.00; lb., post- paid, 20c.
id White Flint—One of the best. Pk. 65c; bu. $2.00; lb., postpaid, 20c.
How to [lake a Lawn
Some previous cultivation, or at least a thorough turning over, should be given. <A clayey loam is the best soil foundation for a good lawn. Let the surface be graded to the level wanted in all parts and well rolled; a light raking following this will prepare for the seed-sowing, which should be done as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, provided the ground has not already been prepared in the fall. Three to five bushels per acre should be sown; the latter amount is best, for the young plants are but small anyway, and if thick, cover the ground better and make a smoother and more even turf. Never sow oats or other grain; you can’t assist a weak plant by crowding it with a strong one. Ourseed, which we believe to be as pure as can be found anywhere, is of the best varieties, best suited for even and permanent growth; they are carefully cleaned and are as free as possible to make them from weeds.
A Beautiful Lawn, with its close, velvety turf, is a most essential feature in the adornment of all suburban homes; without it the finest fowering plants and bedding seems insignificant, while with it handsome grounds are assured, even with no adornment. Second only to that prime requisite—GOOD SEED—is time of sowing, quantity to use, preparation of soil, etc.
Kramer’s Lawn Grass Mixture—(One pound for 300 to 400 square feet of lawn.) Finest quality. Lb. 80c; 0) 10 lbs. $2.50; bu. (14 lbs.) $3. Blue Grass—Best quality. Lb.30c; bu. (14 lbs.) $2.90. White Clover—Best qual-
ity. Lb. 35c. If to go by mail add 8 cents per pound on grass and clover seed. lowa Gold [line 7
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Brome Grass
The’ Best New Grass for Pas= ture or Hay—Most valuable grass for dry lands. It endures ex- tremes of temperature and re- rists protracted drought, succeed- ing where Alfalfa fails. Poor lands are po discouragement. 1t grows best in light, sandy loam, but its roots will penetrate the stiffest clays. It is equally good for cutting green, pasturing or cutting into hay, and the dense, though tough, sod it forms is } most valuable for holding the banks of ditches and strengthen- + ing the turf of sandy soil. In
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nearly 246 tons per acre, and on another acre plot 2 tons were cut June 28, and 2,600 pounds at sec- ond cutting, August 19._ It pays: to Grow this Brome Grass for seed. It will yield 250 to 500 pounds per acre. Dr. Sewell of the U.S. Grass Experiment 5 tion, Garden City, Kan., says is equal to Timothy for cattle horses, and makes as fine a pas- ture as Blue Grass. From the same station comes the report that this grass is positively best out of over 600 kinds of seed. Has done equally well in Canada,
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Mississippi, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and California. It also does well if sown with clover or with clover and timothy. Use 20 pounds to the acre if alone; if with alfalfa, 15 pounds; they will grow well together. It may be sown in the fall with winter wheat or in the spring. Cut when first coming into bloom. Price, for choicest recleaned seed, per lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $13.
GRASS SEEDS FOR ALL SOILS
These prices are f. 0. b. Cedar Rapids, purchaser paying all transportation charges, but are subject to market fluctuation. Should any article appear high, write for samples*and lowest quotations based on daily market. If to go by mail add 8 cents per pound for postage. Bags extra, 15c each.
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Prices subject to market changes.
Bliss’ Triumph, One of the Earli= est Potatoes in Existence—A hand- some round variety, maturing a week before the Extra Early Ohio, and is wonderfully productive. The tubers are not large, but are of a nice medium size for early use, round as a ball and a beautiful red color. For several years past it has been the most popular variety in the southern states and in the Bermudas, and hun- dreds of carloads are shipped to the northern _markets and bring fancy prices. There is always such a de- mand for them that the seed is scarce, and invariably brings a good price the following season. It is a vigorous grower’and we cannot recommend it too highly for the first early market or family use, especially in the south. Not so desirable for main crop. Pk. 50c; bu. $4.50; bbl. $4. } i = Carman No. 3—This is Mr. Carman’s grand success in breeding up a late main crop variety, and it is the coming standard potpto everywhere. In it he has succeeded in fixing those desirable points so valuable to every potato
FOSS 1. Very large and eee rat Bemereably piogucive: 3. aw 4 y arge tubers are compact in the hill. 4. igh table qualities, no hollow center or hard core, skin and flesh white, ey 7 é 7, will k Without trouble until planting time. Bbl. $3.75; bu. $1.50; pk. 50c; by mail, 3 Ibs. 75c; Ib. 30c, postpaid, een haumharwie hee?
Improved Early Ohio—The old Early Ohio ranks high as an early market variety. We have an improved strain of this potato, have eliminated the split ends which were So distinctive a mark on the old Ohio and obtained tubers smoother skinned and more uniformly shaped than the original variety, and increased its yielding qualities one- third, so that’ we now have the finest stock of unmixed and penuine improved Ohios in this country. Bright and free from scab and sure to please you. Bbl. $4; bu. $1.50; pk. 50c.» be Rural New Yorker No. 2—Large and smooth variety of excellent quality; white skin and flesh, with few and shal- low eyes. Bbl. $3.75; bu. $1.40; pk. 40c.
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An extra early from J. M. Thorburn & Co., original in- troducers of Beauty of Hebron, Rural New Yorker and Carman Nos.1and3. This is what they say of it: ‘‘It is the earliest Potato ever grown. It is by far the most productive extra early yield- ing as heavily as any of the medium early sorts. It is handsomer in appearance and more uniform in size and shape than any other va= riety. Its table quality is superb and it keeps longer than any other sort, early or late. It is the best all-around Potato in existence.’”’ The introducers quote such au- thorities as E. L. Coy, C. L. Allen and E. Stanley Brown in support of above claims. Mr. Coy says it is the earliest potato of which he has any knowledge, except one or two dwart varieties of inferior productiveness, and that it yields as well as any of the
medium early varieties. The color of Noroton Beauty is white, slightly rusted, and splashed more or less with pink. Price, 1 lb. 45c, post= paid; % pk. 60c; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.
Seed Sweet Potatoes
Yellow Jersey—Bu. $2; bbl. $4. Price subject to market change. Write for price and i state quantity wanted. Noroton Beauty
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Liquid Insecticides Cannot be Sent by Mail.
Fir Tree Oil Soap—For thrip, red spider, black and green fly, mealy bug, wormsand slugs. Per 1 Ib., tin, 25c; by mail, 35c.
Fir Tree Oil—Soluable insecticide, effectually Ove all kinds of pests to which plants are subject. Equally effective on animals and is harmless to the skin and hands when used as a wash. Full directions with each bottle. Per qt. $1.15; pt. 75.
4 ND other insects on trees, shrubs, garden and house plants. Per lb. 15c; if to go by mail, add 16 cents per . ey mY , lb. for Postage. ‘ hem Ln i ws Ea Tobacco Soap—For washing and syringing plants, trees, etc.; a valuable preparation. Per lb. , SCT neat ; A» / * box, 25c; by mail, 35c.
one ClD BE & FER Hammond’s Slug Shot—Destroys bugs on Potato, Tomato, and Egg Plants, Currant Worms, Cab- a Patent ile bage Lice and Worms, Flea Beetles and striped bugs on Melons, Squash, Turnips, Onions, etc.; Can- ker Worms on fruit and ornamental trees. Death to the Rose Bug and Cut Worm. : =
Apply with duster or bellows. Price by express, 5 Ibs., 30c; 10 lbs. or more at 5c per Y == 1b.; 100 lbs. or more at 444c per lb. If by mail, add 16 cents per pound for postage.
FERTILIZERS
If to be sent by mail, add 16 cents per Ib. for postage.
Commercial fertilizers are sure to come into more general use in the West as fast as they are tried. Their quick and direct action commend them to the gar- dener. The enormous quantities sold in the East give the best evidence of its utility and value to the farmer and gardener.
Pure Bone [Meal—Analysis Ammonia, 3 or 4 per cent; Bone Phosphate, 45 to 55 percent. Every bag is guaranteed pure bone. It is made from the bone gathered from the plains, and ground without being steamed or baked. In small lots, by express, not prepaid, per pound, 10c; 5 lbs. 40c; 25 Ibs. $1.25. 6 ‘ 4
Bowker’s Plant Food—A first-class plant food. Smallsize package, 15c; by mail, 25c; large size pack- age, 25c; by mail, 40c. i i
Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food—Large box containing sufficient for 25 plants one year, 25c, or post- paid 40c; small package, 15c, postpaid 25c. — ; i ’ ye xi
Lawn Fertilizer—Our Lawn Fertilizer is a most desirable article for supplying the soil with requisite food for a luxuriant growth of grass, and avoiding all the objectionable features of animal manure, as well as weeds, seeds, etc. Our customers who have had it once, will have no other. It can be applied either in the spring, summer or fall, at the rate of one pound to forty square feet. Price per lb., 10c; 5 Ibs. 40c; 100 Ibs. $3. et : y
Nitrate of Soda—Should be sown broadcast, and it is very important to sow it evenly. Two or three pounds on a square rod will be beneficial. Price, per lb., 10c;51bs. 40c; 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 100 lbs. $4.
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Wire plant stand No. 614, price $5.50. Without arch $4.50. No. 590, same as above, with arch, but much larger, price $7. No. 603, (see cut), price $4.50.
No. 591, same as 603, with three shelves. Price, $7.
No’ 506, same as 591, without arch. Price $5.
TRELLISES Fan=Shaped — 18-inch, 20c; 24-inch, 25c; 30-inch, 30c; 344
ft. by 21-inch wide, 50c.
MOLE TRAPS
Hale’s—The best trap made. Each, $2.
Lane’s Patent—An import- ant mole trap, made of wrought iron, eight inches high. Each, 50c; by mail, 60c.
SPRINKLERS Scollay’s Rubber — Indis- ° pensible for floral work and winter gardening. Beware of imitations, as this is the best. Each, $1; if by mail, $1.10. Same style, medium size, 85c; if by mail,90c.
Iron Reservoir, Lawn and Cemetery Vases
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nates insects on your animals or your crops. It is made with double tube, and covers a radius of 2% feet, producing two large sprays with one operation. The reservoir holds enough to spray about 2,000 hills of
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Whale Oil Soap—One of the most effective and cheapest remedies to destroy slugs, worms and —
potatoes. Only one stroke is re- quired to cover a hill of potatoes,
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Seed Drills ae
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Planet Jr., 12 Tooth Cultivator
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The Buckley Kramers’ Pot Hangers
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The neatest, simplest. most convenentand only Excelsior. practical device ever invented for converting or- ’ dinary flower pots into hanging baskets. Why Lang’s Hand. buy expensive banging baskets when you can get Ea. 25c; if by mail, 30c. our pot hangers. ‘They are cheap and will fit all - — — standar| made flower pots from 2 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached to pots. Price of pot hanger with wire chain, 20 cents, postpaid.
SXCELSIOR WEEDER. Noyes’ Hazeltine,
A. H. Mathews’ Gem Drill
Similar to above, but smaller pattern. Price $4.75.
Planet Jr.
The New Planet Jr. No. 3 Hill Dropping Seed Drill. This drill will sow in a continuous row, in the ordinary way, with the greatest regularity; it will drop neatly in hills, either four, six, eight or twelve inches apart. It Opens the furrows, drops in hills or drills, covers, rolls down and marks the next row, all at one operation. The hopper holds twoand one-half quarts. It is changed in a moment from hill dropping to drill work. Price $10.50.
Planet Jr. No. 1 Combined Drill Wheel Hoe. Cultivator, rake ai.” >low. Price $9.50.
Planet Jr. No. 2 Drill. Price $7.50.
Planet Jr. No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe. Cultivator, rake and plow. Price $7.
Planet Jr. No. 16 Single Wheel Hoe. Cultivator, rake and plow. Price $5.85.
Planet Jr. 12 Tooth Harrow. Cultivator and pulverizer- Price, plain, $5.80; with wheel, $6.90; complete, = 9.00.
_Planet Jr. Horse Hoe and Cultivator No. 8. Has patent lever expander, handles and adjustable side ways in height, high steel frame, parallel side bars and hollow steel stand- ards. By means of the lever expander it may be quickly changed in width from wide to narrow, Or one side remain contracted while the other is expanded. An entirely new and valuable feature is a lever wheel, which can be changed in an instant to any depth. Price $9.00.
Send for a Complete Catalogue of Planet, Jr. Tools. New Model Seed Drill. One of the Best
and cheapest. Price $6.50.
The Buckley
The Cheapest, most Durable and Easiest Running. This most excellent garden tool has a 30-inch steel wheel, five small all-steel points, shown in cut, one steel shovel for cultivating and marking, a mould board attachment and one weed cutter or knife. The tooth frame straddles the wheel in such a way as to bring the points almost directly under the wheel. This. in connection with the high wheel, gives great lever power, and renders it the easiest running machine on the market. If you have only a private garden, it will pay you to have one. Complete, $5.00.
The Peoria. A 16-inchdouble wheeled cul- tivator with four steel points, two cutting knives and two moulds. The handles are bent so as to bring them close to the teeth supports, giv- ing a lever power that will be fully appreciated- Price $5.00.
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