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The Oldest Seed House in the Southwest

‘Robinson Seed & Plant Co.

Successors to

Holloway Seed & Floral Co.

221 Elm Street and 220 Pacific Avenue, DALLAS, TEXAS.

Warehouses 97, 99, and 101 Lamar St. On Our Own Private Tracks.

Office Phone Main 2039 Greenhouses: Junius and Fitzhugh Sts. Phone Haskel 131.

xe] | is with some degree of pride that we present to our customers and "|| friends this our Thirty-third Annual Catalogue, and we desire to sin- cerely thank those who have for se many years favored us with their esteemed patronage and who have madeit possible for us to say that we are the oldest established seed house in the Southwest.

It has always been the aim of this house to supply the public with seeds and plants grown with the utmost care, selected from the very best stock and grown by experts. The seeds are in every instance fresh and pure, crops carefully inspected by experts while growing. This continued care has established for us the enviable reputation of to-day of which we have every reason to be proud.

It has been demonstrated in various cities and towns where our seeds are sold in competition with others they have invariably become the most popular.

Our sales are not confined to the Southwest alone, for we annually ship to customers in various parts of the United States, to South Africa, South America, East and West Indies, and Mexico, which leads us to say that in view of the high grade and large variety of our seeds we are prepared to supply the requirements of every section, in doing which we do not lose sight of the special demands of

our home trade, making a specialty of all varieties best adapted to our soil and climate.

We are Exclusively a Mail Order House

_ This does not mean that all orders received by mail are sent by mail. Large orders of every description are received daily that are sent by freight or ex- press, but it does mean that you can sit down in your own home and intelligently order from us your extire requirements in field, garden and flower seeds, plants, bulbs, shrubs, trees, etc., and do it with every assurance that you will receive what you order, and no matter where you live we guarantee that you will receive

them in good order and be assured that you are buying the very best the market affords.

Market Gardeners

_ Will find it to their advantage to ask for our special price list, containing a complete list specially prepared for those entitled to receive it and to whom it is mailed free.-

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WHAT WE DO.

We Take the Risk—We guarantee that all money sent us shall reach us, if sent by Post Office or Express Company’s Money Order, Bank Drafts, Bills or Coin by Registered Let- ters. We will not be responsible for coin sent in ordinary letters, or for postage stamps.

Free by Mail or Express—We send Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, weighing four pounds or less, free by mail at the prices named in this Catalogue. This brings them to the very doors of our customers without trouble or expense. To points where the large express companies touch, we can send some orders as cheaply by express as by mail. In such cases we reserve the right to send by express, prepaid, and notify the purchaser to that effect. y

By Express—Packages weighing over four pounds can not go by mail, and are shipped by express, purchaser paying the charges, but large packages of seeds, plants and shrubs can be sent in this way, and larger specimens of plants furnished, and we will add extras to partly or wholly pay the ex- press charges. All the express companies earry our goods at 20 per cent less than mer- chandise rates. If charged more please eall the agent’s attention to this fact when you receive the goods, and he will refund the difference.

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We Guarantee that every package we send out shall reach its destination in good con- dition and that everything shall be received exactly as ordered. If a package is lost, or any of its contents injured on the way, we will send again. We also guarantee every- thing true to name.

We Pack all Plants carefully in strong boxes, which insures their safe transit through the mails to the remotest part of the country or abroad.

We Fill all orders as soon as received, if the stock is ready. Customers who wish their order, or any part of it, booked for ‘“hipping at later date, should state the fact.

To Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Germany, most of the eoun- tries of South and Central America, and the West India Islands, we can send goods in large parcels by mail, prepaid. We can ship only seed to other foreign countries by mail, postpaid.

WHAT BUYERS SHOULD DO.

_Forward Money with the order, and at our risk, when sent by Post Office Money Order on Dallas, greenbacks or gold or silver coin, by Registered Letter; Bank Draft or Express Company’s Money Order. Post Office Money Orders are by far the cheapest and the safest method for remitting, and nearly all post offices issue them. The fee on a Money Order is only 3 to 5 cents for small sums. We send with this Catalogue an order sheet, envelope and a blank application for a Money Order

to us, and earnestly request our patrons to

remit by Money Order if possible.

_ Stamps—Please do not send postage stamps in payment for goods if it can be avoided. Letters often get damp in transit, causing stamps when enclosed to stick together and to the order, frequently resulting in the de- struction of both. We shall return such as come in bad order.

Private Cheecks—Private cheeks for smal! sums are not desirable, as it costs us so much to collect them. All banks now charge

for collecting private checks.

Silver or Gold Coin when sent in letters, should be sewed or pasted up on strong paper or cloth, to prevent its breaking through the envelope, which is frequently the case when enclosed loose. We will not be responsible for coin sent to us except in Registered Let- ter, nor for Stamps.

Be Sure to write your name and address plainly. We have on our hands hundreds of orders of last year without names, others without postoffice or state, and some with the name or postoffice written in such a care- less or illegible manner that it is impossible to read them. Keep a correct copy of your order, that you may know when the package arrives if all is correct, as people often for- get wha. they ordered, and complain without cause. ;

Please Write your order plainly and dis- tinctly by itself, and not mix it up with anything else you may wish to say.

Those who send a neat, plainly written order will be sure to have it filled correctly and with dispatch, and will also receive some valuable “extras.” Always carry out the price of each article, and after adding the amounts together and deducting the discount, remit the extra sum.

‘Order Early—We strive to fill all orders within a day or two after they reach us, but this is frequently made impossible by a great rush of business about planting time. Do not wait until you need your seeds and bulbs before ordering. Anticipate planting time by getting your orders in early.

IMPORTANT—It occasionally happens that an order is lost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the customer; therefore, if any who order do not hear from us within a rea- sonable length of time, they should send a duplicate order, naming the date on which the former one was sent and the amount of money enclosed; and in what form. This will enable us to investigate the matter and fill the duplicate order with dispatch. No in- quiries can receive attention which do not eontain duplicate, ete., as here mentioned.

Conclusion—A confidence exists between the people and our seeds and plants. An ac- quaintance and experience of a third of a century of mutual service, employment by us of every known means to give purchaser tested seeds of the highest quality at the lowest price at which they can be produced and sold, certify that patrons not only get the best seeds that grow, but an assortment of varieties it pays to grow in the Southern States. :

ADDRESS ALL ORDERS TO

THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., Dallas, Texas.

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eS We will repay liberally those who secure orders for us among their friends, and for this purpose have arranged the following list of premiums or discounts. Thus by securing the orders of a few friends your Own wants can be secured for almost nothing. oe Although our prices will be found as low as offered in other catalogues, we make the following additional inducements for the sending of Large Orders. Get your friends to order with you, for the larger the order the more you get for your money.

Do not understand, however, that it is necessary to form a club, as an individual order is entitled to the same rates. Anyone who has time and does not wish to spare the money can secure their own plants, without cost, by soliciting their neighbors to unite with them in ordering.

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bl These Club Rates are not allowed on SPECIAL OFFERS, Cormcorios= FARM AND FiELD SEEDS, or on plants when priced by the dozen. = ALL OFFERS IN CIRCULARS, and a few other articles, where it is expressly stated, must not be included in Club Rates. Nor can we allow any of these to be selected as Pre- miums. You can readily see the reason for this, aS we could not make you a special offer and give a discount besides.

> Please remember this when ordering, and, if possible, keep the above named excep- “tions separate from that part of your or der entitled to Club Rates.

MAIL CLUB RATHS—Plants, etc., by Mail prepaid.

= Anyone sending us $1.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and _ ounces from Catalogue to value of 15e extra. Be: Anyone sending us $2.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of 30e extra. Anyone sending us $3.60, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue, to value of 50¢ extra, 5 Anyone sending us $4.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of 75e extra. Anyone sending us $5.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of $1.00 extra. E a Anyone sending us $6.60, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and - ounces from Catalogue to value of $1.50 extra. Anyone sending us §8.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ~ ounces from Catalogue to value of $2.00 extra. _ Anyone sending us $10.00, may Select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and

= ounces om Catalogue to value of $3.00 extra. ei PLEASE NOTE EXCEPTIONS ABOVE STATED.

EXPRESS CLUB RATES—Plants, ete., sent by Express, Purchasers pay charges when goods are reeeived. The liberal rates here offered, together with the extras we always add, will far more than pay for the express charges. :

Anyone sending us $2.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue, to value of 50e exira, : Anyone sending us $3.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of 75e extra. ; Anyone sending us $4.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of $1.00 extra. : Anyone sending us $5.60, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces frem Catalogue to value of $1.50 extra.

Anyone sending us $6.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of $2.00 extra, x Anyone sending us $8.00, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of $3.00 extra, ;

Anyone sending us $10.60, may select Plants, Bulbs, Roses and Seeds in packets and ounces from Catalogue to value of $4.00 extra.

PLEASE NOTE EXCEPTIONS ABOVE STATED.

Individual orders are allowed tye same rates as Club Orders. HOW %O SEND CLUB ORDERS. Keep each person's order separate, giving his or her full name, ‘with the amount of the order. Then make your selection of the amount due you, naming plants desired as

your discount. z How WE PACK OUR CLUB GRDERS,

Bach person's ee will be packed separately with his or her full name attached, so you will have nothing to do but deliver the bundle. If the plants are to be sent by mail, and you desire them to be sent direct to the person,-we will do so when their or- der. amounts to $1 or more.

=o If Plants are to be sent by Express, always mention by which Ear Company you wisn them sent,

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Robinson’s Noveltie 4 _—sCin. Seeds and Plants

troductions that have proven after a thorough test to be of special merit

Robinson’s New Kidney Wax Bush Bean |

This variety of bean has the handsomest pod of any bean in exist- = ence. The bush grows from eighteen to twenty inches in height. Has never shown the least tendency to blight. The leaves are a beautiful dark © green; the pods are a rich lemon yellow, six to seven inches long, remark- able for their fine flavor, brittleness, and freedom from strings. _ au

They ripen about the same time as Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Our |

_ supply is limited, we do not therefore offer in larger quantity than 4 oz. ~ Packets. Price 20c postpaid.

Robinson’s Calico Pole Butter Bean |

This excellent variety is a native of Texas and is therefore splendid- ly adapted to our hot dry climate. The pods are slightly curved and of medium length. The green beans are of medium size, beautifully speckled or blotched dark red. This is one of the earliest varieties, is exceedingly prolific, bearing abundantly, commencing in early summer and continuing until killed by frost. A variety that will please everyone. Owing to a7 limited supply we are offering only in 4 oz. Packets. 20c, postpaid.

Robinson's Extra Early Black Valentine Bean |

This is a new and excellent green pod variety. The Red Valentine | has always been a favorite and except for being more productive and less — liable to rust this new black variety is somewhat similar. The pods are round,very - ja fleshy > 4, nde. saddleb ac k- ed. The bush grows uni- formly about fifteen inches

~ in height pro- ducing an enormous. crop: -2l ire bean is jet black and of fine flavor.

Price: Large pkt. 15c; pt. 30c; - quart 50c, postpaid.

By freight or express, Pt. 20c; qt. 30c; pk. $2; bu. $7.

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Robinson’s New Evergreen Sweet Corn

Robinson’s New Evergreen Sweet Corn

This is the most valuable sweet corn ever introduced. Wherever grown it creates a sensation and everyone reports it as having a strong, vigorous growth from the very start, yielding a splendid crop of ears quite as large as field corn, having a most attractive appear- ance, completely filled with long deep grains of the most marvelous sweetness. It also has the reputation of being a great drouth resister, is very hardy, and the first plantings may be made the first warm spell after the 10th of February, continuing for succession up until June 1st. Whenever this handsome variety appears on the market it sells more rapidly than any other variety of sweet corn. It is for this reason an excellent variety of the mar- ket gardener’s main crop. Price of choice seed: Pkt., 2 ozs. 10c; half pt. 15c; pt. 25c, postpaid. By express or freight, qt. 25c two gts. 40c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.

Robinson’s “Early Dawn” - Sweet Corn

See illustration on next page.

This new and excellent variety of extra early corn has two remarkable features, extra- ordinary earliness and unparalled sweetness. Besides these two features it is wonderfully productive. It is from ten to twelve days earlier than any other variety. The stalks grow about four feet high and bear from two to three ears on each stalk, which being small can be planted very close together. Plant five or six kernels te each hill and thin out later. The rows may be planted just close enough to admit of cultivation. On account of its extreme earliness this is a valuable var- iety for market gardeners. If planted very early cover only about one inch deep.

Price of select seed, Pkt., 2 ozs. 10c; half pt. 15c; pt. 25c; postpaid. By exp= ress or freight, at. 25c; two qts. 40c; pk. $1.25; bu. $4.

Robinson's Early Greenland Cucumber

This is the handsomest long green variety of the White Spine type. Vines are of the most vigorous growth and are enormously productive. The cucumbers are from ten to twelve inches in length, of uniform size, have an exceedingly dark green color, and present a splendid appearance in market. Never turn yellow. The white spines add to the attract- ive appearance. Flesh deliciously tender and solid with very few seeds; make splendid pickles when young; flavor is the best.

Price: pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25; postpaid. By express $1.10 Ib.

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Robinson’s Mammoth : Triumph Watermelon

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There is quite a rivalry among growers to

produce the largest size melons in the com-

munity. Ifyou want to excel in this direction |

and grow the biggest and best melon in your section, plant our Mammoth Triumph. Spec- imens of this variety have reached as high as 160 pounds, while melons ranging from 70 to 80 pounds are quite common. It matures early, is very sweet and of fine flavor, very prolific, has dark green rind and red flesh. Stands shipping remarkably well. This var- iety never fails to create a sensation. ;

Price fancy seed: Pkt. 10c; oz. 250° 4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2; postpaid.

Robinson’s New Round Rock Watermelon

We have the distinction of offering for the first time this grand new melon. The greatest shipping variety ever produced. | It has rich dark green skin, no melon equalling it for tough skin or rind, while for flavor no shipping melon ever produced equals it. Its

Robinson’s Early Dawn Sweet Corn. For description see previous page.

rich crimson appetizing flesh is a genuine delight to all beholders. Its fine eating qualities, product- iveness and large size must make this the most popular melon ever offered for either shipping or home use. Price for fancy seed: Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 14 lb. 60c; Ib. $2; postpaid.

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This new variety is a distinct type of the Rocky Ford, but with golden meat. _ The melons

are oval, evenly tapered at each end, averaging about six inches in length, about four inches in dia- meter and about two pounds in weight. The skin is finely netted, and has a light greenish color

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shen ripe. The flesh is a bright golden yellow, ripening close to an exceedingly thin rind and has a remarkably small seed cavity. The flavor is rich, spicy and sweet, yet with very firm flesh when properly ripened. In shipping quality it is far superior to the old Rocky Ford variety, reaching | ee the distance in fine condition. Price: Pkt. 15c; Oz. 50c; 4 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5; postpaid.

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Robinson’s Improved Mammoth Tomato _---—-—-—s«- This new variety is undoubtedly the largest, | most solid and prolific Tomato yet introduced.

It is a luxuriant, healthy grower; free from blight; a persistent and early bearer. It is sc more symmetrical in shape than Ponderosa; is thicker through from stem to blossom end. This ex- cellent tomato is free from seed and watery cavities, with flesh firm and meat of excellent quality. a ee Price: Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Ib. 90c; Ib. $3, postpaid.

ROBINSON’S EARLIEST TOMATO

Re This is the earliest smooth, bright red tomato of marketable size ever introduced. Of com- pact growth, the plants have short close jointed branches setting fruit freely in the center. An entire plant can be covered with a bushel basket, still each plant will produce over one-half bushel

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ROBINSON’S STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS

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Seeds Postpaid by Mail

Please bear in mind that prices quoted in the following list include prepayment of postage on all seeds ordered by the packet or ounce.

Half-pounds are supplied at

pound rates; half bushels at bushel rates. §8"We guarantee safe delivery of all Seeds, whether

sent by mail, express or freight. from prices quoted.

If ordered to be sent by express or freight deduct 10c per Ib.

Artichoke Jerusalem.

ARTICHOKE

New Green Globe.—Sow seed early in the spring in drills a foot apart, and four inches apart in the drills. The next spring transplant to permanent beds, in hills three feet apart each way, with three plants to a hill, It requires a deep, rich loam, abound- ing in moisture and may be protected in winter by covering with litter of earth. Produces large globular heads, thick, suc- culent scales, the bottom of which is the edible part. Boiled until tender, it makes a delicious dish. PkKt. 10c; oz. 35e; % Ib. $1.00.

Jerusalem Artichoke.—Sometimes used as & table vegetable when pickled, but their greatest value is for feeding stock. Yields 500 bushels per acre. Plant three bushels per acre in rows three feet apart. Cultivate same as Irish potatoes. Greatest hog feed ever known. ‘Tubers, Tb. 25ec; 3 Tbs. 50c;3. postpaid. By freight or express, pk. 75c;3. bu. $1.50,

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mene ounce will sow about 50 feet of rill.

It may be grown from seed, or propa- gated by roots. A bed once properly made will last for years, and no garden should be considered complete without one.

A fair crop may be expected the third year from the seed, or in one or two years from the roots, according to their age when planted, and after that, full crops every year. The soil for this crop cannot be too rich, and should be thoroughly trenched two feet or more in depth. The plants should be set six to eight inches deep, in rows three or four feet apart, and one foot apart in rows. The roots should be set in spring as sac as the ground is in good working order.

Moore’s Giant.—The best for growing in the North. Retains the head close until the stalks are quite long; it is of uniform eolor, while for tenderness and quality it is unparalleled. The size is large and re- markably uniform. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10e3 %4 Ih. 20e; Ib. 60e.

Barr’s Mammoth.—It comes early and grows a large stalk it is very productive, throwing a great number of strong, well-developed shoots. Pkt. Se; oz. 10c; % Th. 20e3 Th. 60c. Palmetto.—This variety is of recent intro- duction and thus far has proved a great Success in both the North and South. A ae yielder. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4 Th. 20e;3 ce.

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Conover’s Colossal Asparagus Columbian White.—Not only are the stalks of large size, but they are produced abund- antly and very early. They are clear white, and remain so in favorable weather, until

three or four inches above the surface. PKt. 5c; 4% tb. 25e;3 Ib. 75e.

i Colossal.—-The standard variety. Price of seed: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Th. 20e; per Ib. 60c, postpaid.

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_ Asparagus Roots

Moore’s Giant, Barr’s Mammoth, Conover’s Colossal, Palmetto.—Two year old roots,25e per doz. postpaid; by express 75e per 100; $6.00 per 1000.

Columbian White.—Two year old roots, 25e¢ per doz.; by express, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

BEANS

Bush or Snap, Wax or Yellow Pod Varieties New Stock Grown by Best American Expert Growers

Plant as soon as danger of frost is past, in light, warm soil, in rows two feet apart, three inches apart in the rows. Keep well hoed and draw the earth up to the stems, but do not hoe when wet, as it will cause

them to rust and injure the crop. Plant every two weeks until about the middle of Sep- tember for a-succession. 1 qt. to 100 feet of drill. Cover 2 inches deep. 1 to 1% bu. per acre.

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax.—The very strong growing vines of this variety yield a large crop of long, nearly straight, very white, wax-like handsome pods. They are of good quality and always. command a ready sale, making the variety one of the most profitable for the market gardener. It matures about the same time as the Golden Wax. The dry beans are large, kidney shaped, white, with dark markings about the eye. A splendid variety for Southern planting, for Northern markets. Large pkg. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 45e, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.

Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax.— This is an improvement on the Gold- en Wax. The pods are larger and thicker and absolutely rust proof. Last season, the Golden Wax re- sisted drouth remarkably well. Large Pkt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 45e, postpaid. By express or freight, pt. 15¢; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $7.00.

Horticultural Wax.—The dwarf wax bean, enormously pro- ductive, vine strong and _ robust, bearing the pods well up from the ground, and being thus protected with large foliage will not spot. In length they are about Six inches; color, clear, waxy yellow, stringless, of delicious flavor. The dry bean is large, oval, not very thick, nearly covered with splashes. Bright red.

Large pkts. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 45e;3 postpaid. By express or freight, pt. 15e3 qt. 25ce; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

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Davis Kidney White Wax.—Something that American bean growers have wanted for years, a wax, podded bush bean, with white seed. The pods are light golden color and well filled with large white beans of the most

Davis Kidney Wax delicious quality. The vines are strong, vig-

orous in growth, and hold their pods far above the ground. Considerably higher than the improved Golden Wax. Test yields with other leading bush wax varieties, showed over one-third heavier yield on the same ground. Another and most valuable point is earliness. It is equally as early as Golden Wax, and the beans are of a much finer flavor. By all means give it-a trial this season. Large Pkts, 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15c; qt.

25e; pk. $2.00; bu. $7.00.

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Early Dwarf Black Wax. strain of the old Dwarf Black Wax. This is the first sort to give a full picking. The pods are a clear waxy white, round, fleshy, tender and stringless. A very productive and popu- lar variety. Seed Jet Black. One of the finest Snap Beans. Pods four to five inches long. Large pkt, 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 45e; post- paid; by freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25¢; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Prolific Dwarf Black Wax.—One of the earliest wax podded varieties. Pods four to five inches in length, usually curved, quite round, meaty, brittle and stringless,

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pke. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 45c; postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15¢e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Robinson’s New Kidney Wax Bush Bean—See Nov= elties. page 4

Dwarf Horticultural.—Pods are of medium length, slightly curved, and when nearly de- veloped are freely splashed with bright red on the yellow skin. The green beans are of good size, tender and of fine flavor. Any surplus beans not needed for use during the summer make excellent soup or baking beans for winter. Per pkt. 10c; pt. 30c; postpaid. By express, Per qt. 30c; 2 qts. 50c; 4 qts. 90c; pk. $2.00; bu. $7.00.

Bush or Snap Green Pod Varieties

Burpee’s Stringless.—Pods are absolutely stringless and of a beautiful fleshy appear- ance. than the best stock of Improved Extra-Early Red Valentine. Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod is of immense value, not only to the market-gardener and canner, who plant for profit, but also to the amateur, who seeks finest quality for the home table. Pkt. 10e;3 pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or ex- press, pt. 15e; qt, 25e; pK. $1.75.

Early Yellow Six Weeks Beans.—tThis is the earliest six weeks bean that grows, being the latest improved variety with fleshy pods, very brittle and tender, quite free from strings. Large pkKt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40ec, post- paid. By freight or express, pt. 15¢e; qt. 25¢;3 pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Extra Early Red Valentine.—An entirely :

new strain of this splendid variety, which is bound to become popular. Under favorable conditions has been known to mature in 30 days from its appearance above ground. The pods are remarkably fleshy and tender and remain a long time on the plant without be- coming hard. Seed mottled light and dark brown. Don’t fail to try them this year. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight ES eee pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu.

Best of All.—Pods long, very fleshy, suc- |

culent, stringless, and rich in flavor; produces early and abundantly; one of the most val- uable green podded beans for either market

Ready to market two weeks earlier |

or family use. Large pkKts. 10c; pt. 25e3 qt. 40ec, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15c; qt. 25e; pK. $1.75; bu. $6.00.

Early Mohawk.—An old standard variety, very hardy, stand frost that kill other sorts, therefore can be planted earlier and mature later than most kinds. Fine for pickling. Large pkKts. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40c; postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15c; qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.50.

Early Refugee.—A favorite for canning and pickling. Large pkts. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40ce; postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15¢; at. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Black Valentine Bean.—An extra early Green Pod Bean. An enormous cropper. It produces extra large pods that are tender and delicious in quality. It is a good bean to force as well as to use for late planting. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40c. By freight Sona pt 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu.

Robinson’s Extra Early Black Valentine—See Nov= elties, page 4.

The Longfellow Bush Bean.—An ideal snap bean. A producer of round, straight, solid, green, fleshy pods, that are tender and brit- tle. Cooks up with delicious flavor, of ro- bust, compact habit, affording pods fit to pick as early or earlier than any other. Large pkKts. 10ce; pt. 25e; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt, 25c; pK. $1.50; bu $6.00.

Bush Lima Beans

Burpee Bush Lima

Why Send North for Seeds Specially Adapted to the South

Henderson’s Bush Lima.——The most valu- able characteristic of this Bush Lima is its extreme earliness, as it comes in from two to three weeks ahead of any of the other climbing or Bush Limas; is enormously pro- ductive, bearing continuously throughout the summer until killed by the frost. Its great- est merit lies in the fact that it is a true bush variety. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40e, postpaid. By express or freight, pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.75; bu, $7.00.

Burpee Bush Lima. (see cut)—The bushes grow eighteen to twenty inches high, of stout growth and always erect, yet branching vig- orously. <A prolific bearer and a sure crop- per, yielding handsome large pods, well filled with very large beans, which are identical in size and luscious flavor to the well-known large pole Limas. Large pkKts. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40ec, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e3 qt. 25e3; pK. $1.75; bu. $7.00. shes

Kinney, Tex., Sept. 9, 1906.

Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas: Kind Sirs:—If you can and will, please send me one of the Last Spring Catalogues, when the firm was Holloway Seed Co. Your seed are all right and prices reasonable. Yours truly,

Mc L. BREWER.

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Pole or Running Beans Plant after all danger of frost is over.

Green Pod.—These should not be planted until the weather has become warm, say from March until July. The soil should be well enriched. Set poles four feet apart each way and plant six to eight beans around them about one inch deep, and when well started thin out to three good plants to each hill. The Limas, being more tender and liable te rot in the ground, if cold and wet, must be planted later. They should be planted edgewise with the eye down and about two inches deep. The seed of the Limas is very large, flat and white in color. Picking the pods as fast as the beans are large enough to use will lengthen the time of bearing. One quart will plant 100 hills, twelve quarts one acre.

Kentucky Wonder.—The enormous produciiveness of the old Ken- tucky Wonder is well known. This recent introduction is a new variety, having all its superb qualities except having a beautiful transparent yellow color. It is a rampant grower, one plant filling a pole with a mass of vines densely loaded with luscious beans almost a solid mass of pods from top to bottom; the pods are so fieshy that they are frequently greater in width than in breadth. They are delicious. If pods are gathered as they mature the vines will con- tinue to bear until end of season. Good seed searce.

Large pkt. 10e; pt. 30c; qt. 50c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 2@c; qt. 35e; pK. $2.00; bu. $7.50.

Lazy Wife.—One of the best snaps of the later green podded pole beans. The numerous pods, borne in large elusters, are five to seven inches long, broad, thick, fleshy and entirely stringless. When young they have a rich buttery flavor which is retained until they are nearly ripe. The dry beans are excellent for winter use. Seed white. Large pkts. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 45e; postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 30ce; pK. $2.00; bu, $6.50. =

Southern Prolific—No variety bears larger pods than this, which is an improved and very desirable sort. It stands the heat and drouth of summer better than any other sort and is planted to suc- ceed them. If planted in July and August, will continue to bear until frost. Large pkKts. 10e; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

White Creaseback.—This well known variety is highly esteemed in the South. It is the most pro- ductive pole bean grown. It is entirely stringless and distinctly creased along the back, hence the name. It is very early in ripening, long before any other pole bean; grows in clusters of from ¢ to 12 pods. Large pkKts. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40c, post- paid. By freight or express, pt. 15ce; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50, bu, $6.00.

White Dutch Case Knife—Is of quick growth, producing large flat pods, early in the season. Be- ing white-seeded, it is excellent to grow dry shell beans for winter. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40e, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00, é

Golden Cluster.—Large pods, yellow and of ex- cellent flavor. The dry seeds are thick and pure white. Large pKt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. my peg or express, pt. 15c; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50;

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F Searlet Runner.—Plants are of strong, quick growth, bears large sprays of bright, scarlet, pea- like flowers. When fully ripened the dry beans are of bright scarlet, heavily blotched with purple, often used for ornamenting porches and trellises. Large pkt. 10c; pt, 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15¢c; qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Horticultural, Cranberry, or Wren’s Egze.—A pop- ular old variety for either snapshorts or dry shell beans, especially adapted for short seasons and cool locations. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By aan: or express, pt. 15¢e; qt. 25c; pk. $1.50:

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Cut Short or Corn Hill.—An old variety, very popular for planting among corn, and it will give a good crop without use of poles; vines medium, pods short, cylindrical and tender; beans nearly ob- long, cut off diagonally at the ends, white covered at one end with reddish brown dots. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15¢e; qt. 25c; pK. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Robinson’s Calico Pole Butter Bean—See Novelties, page 4

KENTUCKY WONDER-Natural Size Lazy Wife

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Pole Beans==Wax Pod

Kentucky Wonder Wax.—tThe greatest Wax ‘Pole Bean ever introduced. The merits of the old Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean are well Known. We now introduce a variety having all its superb qualities except that it is of a beautiful transparent yellow color. In say- ing that this bean is even more prolific than its green podded namesake, we do not over- step the bounds of truth. It commences to bear when scarcely higher than the average bush variety and keeps on producing until killed by frost. In some comparatively frost-

less districts it has continued in bearing from June to December. It is a rampant grower, one plant filling a pole with a mass of vines densely loaded with luscious beans, almost a solid mass of pods from bottom to top. They are solidly meaty, entirely stringless, and, when cooked, deliciously rich and but- tery. The seed closely resembles that of

Kentucky Wonder. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 30c; qt, 50c, postpaid. By express or freight, pt. 20e; qt. 25e; pk. $2.00.

Pole Beans==Lima

King of the Grden Lima.—The old stand- ard variety, beans of unusual size, very de- sirable. Large pkts. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25e; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Large White Lima,—wW ith nearly every one, the seeds, either green or ripe, of this variety are considered the most tender and delicious of all the bean family. Vines growing tall, vigorous, but slender. Leaves medium size, smooth, light green. Blossoms small white, pods come in clusters, long, broad, very thin, dark green. Beans large, kidney-shaped greenish white, flat. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e;

qt. 40e; postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15e; qt. 25e3 pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

Yard Long.—This is a curosity. The pods average two feet or more in length, are round, somewhat glossy, having the thickness of a lead pencil. In small packets only. Per pkt. 10c.

Small White Lima or Sieva.—This bean succeeds better in the South than any other pole Lima; is very productive, and bears until frost. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, pt. 15c; qt. 25c; pk. $1.50; bu. $6.00.

BEETS

One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill, 6 to 8 pounds per acre.

Culture.—The soil best suited to the beet is a deep light and rich sandy loam. For early beets seed should be sown about the middle of February. or as soon as the ground is in good working coudition, in drills twelve to fourteen inches apart, and thinned to three or four inches apart in the drills. For win- *er crops the first of June is the right time. cover one inch deep.

Robinson’s Crimson Ball Extra Early Beet. —This splendid variety of extra early Beet is of nearly a perfect globe shape, remark- ,ably free from side roots. The flesh is very dark red, making it the most beautiful pick- ling beet yet introduced. It is of unsur- passed flavor, tender, juicy and sweet, retain- ing its freedom from woodiness much longer than any of the old varieties. Price, pkt. 10c; oz, 15c; % Ib. 30e; Ib. 7T5e, postpaid.

Extra Early Egyptian.—Grows extra quick- ly, producing flat, smooth turnip roots aver- aging two inches in diameter. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; per Ib. 60c.

Crosby’s Improved Extra Early.—Still in the lead as the best Extra Early Blood Tur- nip Beet for market or home table. It re- tains its superior qualities and does not be- come woody and tasteless, like the old Egyp- tian, when allowed to stand too long, and may

Extra Early Egyptian

Eclipse

be sown outside as late as July. Crosby’s Egyptian Beet, as originated and selected by Mr. Crosby, is a very shy seeder, and the genuine seed from seed stock grown and se- lected by the originator himself cannot be obtained at a lower price than here offered. Pkt, Sec; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20c; ib. 75c, postpaid.

Betroit Dark Red.—Tops small and up- right, admitting of close planting. Roots medium in size, globular or oval, and very smooth; skin dark blood red; flesh deep bright red, zoned with a lighter shade, fine-grained,

erisp, tender and sweet, remaining so long after many sorts become woody. This is certainly a market gardener’s Beet. PkKt 5e; oz. 10c; % Th. 20c; Ib. 60c.

Early Blood Turnip.—Early; of rapid

erowth, with small tops. PkKt. Se; oz. 10¢;

% Ib. 20e; Ib. 50e.

Eclipse.—Roots of globe-shaped, deep red, with sweet, fine-grained flesh, which remains tender a long time. Very early, of quick growth. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Tb. 20e; Ib. 50e.

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MANGEL. Golden Tankard

Jilmorin’s Improved White Sugar Beet.—Sugar Beets are not as heavy yielders as the Mangels, but are of superior quality, containing a large amount of sacchrine matter; thousands of acres are planted with Sugar Beets for manufacturing sugar. They are excellent for feeding cows, improving wonder- fully the quality and also the quantity o* the milk. This variety is a medium-sized white Sugar Beet, brought by the most careful selection to the high- est perfection, both in shade and color of roots and richness of sacchrine matter contained. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Th. 15e; Ib. 3de.

The Asparagus Beet

A wonderful new vegetable which was recently offered for the first time after a careful test, which has thoroughly demonstrated its value. The leaves are large, light green, and finely curled and crink- led, and are used for greens, for which we find them most excellent. But the grat value of the plantisits large fleshy mid-rib of the leaves, which are cut and cooked like Asparagus, and are extra fine. As a Substitute for Asparagus nothing could be better, and it may be cut and used all sum- mer. A most valuable new vegetable. Fit to use 2 to 3 months from seed. Pkt. 10e; 3 pkts. 25ce.

Bryan’s Mill, Tex., Jan. 22, 1906. Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas: Gentlemen:—Please send me your Catalogue for 1906. I can’t do without your book in my library of books on Farm and Garden. Truly yours, CHAS. W. CASTNER.

Improved Long Dark Red.

qualities esp firm flesh, ten 20e; Ib. 50e.

Early Flat Bassano. lat and rose, very tender, sweet and juicy. Tb. 25c; Ib. 50ce.

Half-Long Blood.—An excellent second-early. Good also for winter use. 20e; Ib. 50e.

MANGEL=WURZEL BEETS FOR STOCK FEEDING

Farmers-can no longer overlook the immense value of Mangel for feeding purposes. creased demand each year for seed. The result of their use is so important that farmers readily real- ize the immense value of the crop, increased acre- The improved condition of all stock to which it is fed is truly wonderful. There is an increased yield of milk from without any taste of the Mangel and a great saving The yield per acre is immense and cost of raising the crop is trifling compared with the great advantages derived. The soil should be very rich, in which event a heavy growth Plant seed in March pounds to the acre.

Golden Tankard.—A new yellow sort, very sweet Large, oval roots, much easier to pull A heavier cropper.

oz, 10e3; %4

age being the result.

vt and tender. Sy than the Long Mangels. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 15c; Ib. 35e.

Mammoth Long Red.—Also called Norbiton Giant A large, well formed variety excedingly nutritious, PKt. Se; oz. 10c;

and Carter’s Prize. of blood-red color; larger roots than any other sort. ¥% Th. 15e; Ib, 35e.

MANGEL, Mammoth Long Red

Has splendid keeping lly adapted for winter use; very der and juicy. PKt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib.

—Early and flat; flesh white

Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; % Ib.

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Broccoli or Kale

This is a plant the heads of which some- what resemble cauliflower, but hardier.

Purple Cape—Known as Curly Greens, close round heads, nearly as large as cauli- flower.. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35¢e; %4 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00, postpaid.

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BRUSSELLS SPROUTS

A very desirable vegetable, which if more widely known would be as popular as it is valuable. Few people appreciate its worth as a winter vegetable. It is hardier than cabbage and not affected by frost. Sow seed in February or March and cultivate like cab- bage. An ounce of seed produces about 2,500 plants.

Improved Half Dwarf or Paris MarkKet.— The most productive and hardiest variety— bearing fine, handsome, solid sprouts, grow- ing closely on the stalk and of finest quality. Pkts. 5e; oz. 20c, postpaid.

Green Scotch Kale

CABBAGE

High-Bred American Grown Seed.—To gard- eners generally no vegetable is of greater importance than the cabbage; and to many growers the success or failure of this crop means gain or loss for the year. It does not pay, therefore, to take any risk in buy- ing seed. Much of the seed commonly sold has not had the great care necessary in grow- ing to make it reliable. Our Cabbage Seed is the very best that can be grown, raised only from the centre shoots and from care- fully selected solid heads true to name. Our erops are all personally inspected with un- tiring care and watchfulness. Good drain- age, plenty of manure, or good heavy loam, and steady cultivation as long as it is pos- sible to work between the rows are the re- quisites to good crops of Cabbage. For the early sorts sow seed in fall, and when the plants are a month old transplant to cold- frames, setting them down to the first leaves. Sow also in January and February and trans- plant two feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row, according to size. For the late va- rieties, sow from the middle to last of spring and transplant when 4 to 6 inches high. One ounce of seed produces 1,500 plants, % pound produces sufficient plants for an acre.

Extra Early Varieties

_ Selected Early Jersey Wakefield.—The ear- liest and hardest heading of all extra early cabbaces. Among the many extra early varieties that have originated in this coun- try and Europe there is none better adapted to American methods of culture and _ the American market than Early Jersey Wake- field. The plants are very hardy, not only to endure frost but also unfavorable con- ditions of soil and moisture. It is safe to ship the heads younger than would be possi- ble with most varieties, and at the same time they will remain in condition for use longer than ordinary early sorts. The leaves are

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thick, short and of fine quality. This variety is the best sort for wintering over and for very early setting. We offer a stock from carefullv bred and selected plants which is much superior to that ordinarily sold. PkKts. 5e3; oz. 10c3; % Th. 35e; Ih. $1.25, postpaid.

Charleston Wakefield.—The largest early Cabbage with pointed head and very much larger than the early Jersey, combining with extra size the good points of the old variety, ripening a couple of days earlier. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10ce; % Th. 35e; Th. $1.25.

Early York.—An old sort, but with a good, solid, round, slightly heart-shaped head. Very

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CABBAGE—Continued

early, tender and of good flavor.

Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10ce; 1%4 Ib. 35e3 Ib. $1.25.

Large Early York.—Similar in shape and quality to the above, but much larger. Pkt. Be; oz. 10c; % Th. 35e; Ib. $1.25. :

Second Early Varieties, ALL ROUND FLAT HEADS

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Henderson’s Early Summer

Henderson’s Early Summer—The Best Ex- tra Early Flat Head Cabbage.—A wonder- fully compact plant with few outer leaves, so that a great number of fine, solid heads can be produced on an acre. Although it does not come to full maturity as early as Jersey Wakefield, it becomes solid enough for use about as early and is by far the best sort for those markets that demand a Cabbage of the Flat Dutch type. The plant is vigorous, with short stem. The leaves are large, broad and of a peculiar light green color. The heads are oval and very large for the size of che plant, nearly equaling those of the Flat Dutch. Pkts. 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib 50e; Ib. $1.50; postpaid.

Robinson’s Early Cannonball Cabbage

Robinson’s Early Cannonball Cabbage.— This variety of Cabbage has attracted special attention wherever introduced. It is an ex- tremely compact plant, with few outerleaves, thus producing an enormous quantity of fine solid heads. It is not claimed that it will mature quite so early as some of the pointed

varieties, yet it becomes solid very early in the season. The plant is short stemmed, very vigorous with large leaves of a beau- tiful light green color. Has very large oval heads, and we are sure will give immense satisfaction. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib $2.00, postpaid.

Early Winnigstadt Cabbage.—This desir- able variety produces heads twice as large as the early York, and very solid and just as early, and a general favorite in the South with market gardeners. It seems to suffer less from cabbage worm than other varieties. Heads are regular, conical, very hard and a good keeper. Pkts. 5¢; oz. 15e; % Tb. 50c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Robinson’s Improved Early Drumhead

This is the best of all the early Drumhead cabbages for the South, just the right sort if you want an early crop of the Drumhead Cabbages. It’s a good grower and is especial- ly valuable for the lighter soils of the South where many of the pointed Cabbages fail to make good heads. It is not only hardy to resist winter cold, but is unexcelled to stand burning sun without scalding or blistering. PKt. 5c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 50c; Th. $1.60, postpaid.

Robinson’s All Head

Robinson’s All Head.—The largest heading of the second early sorts, quality excellent, heads are remarkably solid,’ deep, flat and very uniform in size, has very few outside leaves and of compact growth. May be plant- ed as close as the Wakefield sorts Pkt. 10c; ¥% Ib. 50c; Th. $1.75, postpaid.

Surehead.—Is of the Flat Dutch type, pro- ducing large, round, fiattened heads, and is remarkable for its certainty to head. They are quite uniform in size, very hard, firm and fine texture; ordinarily weigh from ten to

fifteen pounds each. A good Keeper. PkKt, 5e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50e; Ib. $1.75, postpaid. Early Flat Duteh.—An excellent second

early variety, a sure header, the heads weigh- ing from ten to twelve pounds. Valuable for forcing or general crop. PkKt. 5e; oz. 15¢; 1% Ib. 40e; Ib. $1.50, postpaid,

All Seasons.—A generally improved strain of the Early Flat Dutch. The heads being large and also thick through, make it a most excellent variety, either for extreme early, for fall, or for spring marketing. In quality no Drumhead Cabbage can surpass it; while in sweetness, tenderness, and richness of flavor it is very superior, ranking equal to the Oxheart class. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 Th. 50ec; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

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Late Winter Varieties

Autumn King or World Beater.—A compar- atively new strain of late Cabbage, and one which will supercede the old Mammoth Mar- » blehead Cabbage of years ago. The Autumn’ King grows to an enormous size, making heads as solid as a rock and comes uni- formly true to type. It can be relied upon to produce a greater weight of crop from the Same space of ground than most of the late sorts, having few outer leaves. Pkt. Se; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid.

Selected Premium Late Flat Dutch.—No in- troduction is necessary for this old, reliable and popular Cabbage.) It produces large, solid heads of superior quality, keeping in best condition for a long time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e$ % Th. 40c;3 Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Hollander or Danish Ball Head.—This va- riety came originally from Europe and some-

times sold as Dutch Cabbage, German Ex- port, Solid Emperor, etc. The plant is very vigorous, rather compact growing, with a longer stem than most American sorts, and is excedingly hardy, not only in resisting cold, but dry weather as well. The head is made up of very thick, broad leaves, which overlap each other more than most sorts. It is very solid, and stands shipment so well that it arrives at its destination in very attractive condition. In quality it is one of the best, being very white, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20ce; % Ib. 60c; Ib $2.00, post-

paid.

Faultless.—An improved strain of Flat Dutch, growing larger. It is a sure header, very hard and firm. Pkts. 10e; oz. 7O0c; Ib.

$2.50, postpaid.

Late Drumhead.—This popular Cabbage never fails to make a remarkably fine, solid, large head, with few outer leaves. It is a strong, vigorous grower, ripening late. It is a first-class main crop variety, very uni- form in size and color. PkKt. 5¢; oz. 20c3; %4 Tb. 60c; Ib. $2.00, postpaid.

CARROTS

This splendid vegetable should be fur- nished with good, rich, deep soil. Sow in spring as soon as the ground is in good working order.

For garden culture sow in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, covering the seed half an inch to an inch deep. It is important in getting a good stand to press the seed firmly with the foot or spade as the seed germinates slowly. For field culture sow in drills twenty to thirty inches apart and when

plants are one to two inches high thin out the acre.

Earliest French Forcing

Earliest French Forecing.—The earliest forc- ing varietv, root small reddish orange globu- lar shaped and splendid flavor, one of the very best table varieties, much used by mar- Reyes ont for bunching for early market.

P oe; oz 10e; 14 Ib. 25c; Ib 8d5e, postpaid.

hantenay.—Of a rich, dark orange color. In earliness it ranks intermediate between the Danvers and Short Horn. Of the style of the Danvers, hardly as large, but more Symmetrical. Our customers will find the Chantenay a decided acquisition for those markets which call for carrots of a finer type than the Danvers. Don’t plant it for stock feeding as it will not yield equal to the Danvers. Price, pkt. 5e; ez. 25e; % Ih. 25e; Ib. 80c.

to from three to six inches apart in the row according to variety.

The short kinds are the finest grained and can be had very early and may be allowed to grow thickly on the ground. The large kinds are splendid for all kinds of stock, being much relished and are very healthful for horses in winter. Some prefer the short varieties even for stock, as they are so easily gathered and are very prolific. One ounce will sow 100 feet, three to four pounds to

Improved Rubicon.—This beautiful half- long staump-root Carrot originated in Rhode Island. It is the result of careful breeding, and in shape and color most desirable. The Carrots grow about the same length as the well known Danvers, but thicker, and are a rich dark orange in color. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10e3 Y% Th. 30c3 Ib. 90e.

Improved Rubicon

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Danver’s Half Long Orange

Voanvers Half-Long Orange.—A rich orange ed variety, very smooth and handsome, pro-

ducing very large crops. An excellent mar-

ae are 25e; Ib. 80c, vostpaid. Guerande, or Oxheart.—A

ket variety. Tops are of medium size and coarsely divided. The roots taper to a blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp and tender. Al- though the roots of this variety grow short- er, it produces more bulk to the acre than the, larger field varieties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;3

desirable va- riety on soils too hard and stiff for thelong- er-growing sorts, as it is not over § or 6 inches long; can be pulled by the hand. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Th. 25e; Th. 80c, postpaid.

Belgian Carrots.—The great stockfeeding Carrots of Hurope. Roots grow to a large pa partly above ground. Very productive.

range, Belgian, White Belgian. Pkt. 5c;

oz. 1008 % Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

mproved Long Orange.—This is a very ne selection of the Long Orange Carrot; early, productive, and of fine shape and qual- ity. It has scarcely any neck and very short top. It is also a good variety for forcing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Tb. 25c; Th. 80c, postpaid.

CAULIFLOWER

The Caulifiower delights in a rich soil and an abundance of water. Sow seed for an early summer crop in February or March, in a hotbed, and when plants are three to four inches high transplant four inches apart in boxes or frames. In the middle of spring, or as soon as the gardener deems it prudent, the plants can be removed to the open ground into soil that has been well enriched with go00d manure. Set plants from two to two and a half feet apart each way. Cultivate often, throwing up the earth, and water well in dry weather. For late Cauliflower sow seed in a cool, moist place, on the north side of a building or tight fence, in this latitude about the first of March and they will not be trou- bled with the black beetle so de- structive to everything of the Cab- bage tribe when young. One ounce will produce about 3,500 plants.

Burpee’s New “Dry-Weather” Cauliflower.— Produces large heads, and is especially adapt- ed for growing in dry locations where other varieties fail. To secure the best heads it is essential, however, to make soil quite rich and give thorough cultivation. By use of this strain fine cauliflower can be grown in many dry districts where it has been impossible heretofore to raise this luscious vegetable. Half-size pkt. 15c; per pkt. 25e; 4% oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.75; per oz. $3.50, %4 Th. $12.00,

Early Snowbalil.—tIts dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow it to be planted very close—eighteen to twenty inches apart. It is well adapted for forcing under glass

Early Snowball Cauliflower

throughout the winter and spring. It gives a pure snow-white, medium-sized head. Our Cauliflower seed is grown by a specialist, and can be relied upon in every respect. PkKt. 15e3 % oz, 60e3 oz. $2.00.

Erfurt Earliest Dwarf.—This variety will stand the test with any other extra early sort. It is very dwarf in habit, producing pure white heads of great solidity and finest quality; quite desirable for foreing or for planting in open ground. For a general all- round market garden variety we can highly recommend the Erfurt strain. Pkt. 15¢e; 4 oz. 65e3; oz. $2.00.

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CELERY

There is no doubt that Celery is one of the leading luxuries that the garden produces for the table, is easily grown and it is a con- stant je-- to be able to walk out in your gar- den and pull a few stalks of nice, crisp, brit- tle celery for meal time. As for soups and all flavoring it is unsurpassed. Do not fail to try a few rows this year, it will please you beyond doubt. Ome ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants.

Giant Pascal.—This self-blanching variety of celery comes to us from France. It is a

tall sort, growing large, thick and solid stalks. Dark green in color, it has a golden heart, and a rich, nutty flavor. Unlike some of the self-blaneching varieties, this is a fine keeper, being found in the markets of Paris from the end of December to the begin- ning of March. Well worthy the attention of every enterprising market gardener. Pkt, 5e3 oz. 15c; % Ih. 40c; Th. $1.50, postpaid.

White Plume.——A variety especially adapted to cultivation by amateurs, as its inner stalks and leaves are naturally white, and do not

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require blanching by the old process of high banking. By simply tying up the stalks and drawing up the soil with the hoe, the work of blanching is complete. It is ornamental,

tender, crisp and of good flavor. PKt. 5e;3 oz. 20ce; % Ib. 50e3; Ib $1.75. Improved Dwarf Golden Heart.—A promi-

nent market gardener has for years sold on our market this improved strain of Golden Heart, for which he receives an advanced price. Its good and long-keeping qualities are unexcelled by any other variety. PKt. Be; oz. 15e; % Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Celeriac

Turnip-Rooted Large Smooth Prague.—This is an improved form of the Turnip-rooted Celery. Roots large, round and smooth, and free from side roots: a profitable variety for market gardeners. Sow seed same as celery,

transplant into rows two feet apart and about six to eight inches in the row. No earthing up is required for Celeriac, as it is the roots which are the edible portion of the vegetable. For winter use, pack in damp sand or earth in cellar, or cover with straw and earth outside. PKt. 5e; oz. 15c; Ib. $2.00.

Celery Flavoring.—Old seed used for fia- voring pickles, sauce, ete., oz. Se; Ib. 35e, postpaid.

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SWEET CORN

Sweet corn should not be planted very early in the season, for it will not make any progress until the weather is warm, and will be very apt to rot. It will decay in places where Our common field corn will grow, and the sweeter and purer the less hardship it will bear. Always select a warm soil for Sweet Corn, if possible, especially for the

White Cob Cory.—An extremely early va- riety, usually fit to use in from fifty to sixty days from seed sowing. It is not only the earliest of all good sweet corns, but is one of the sweetest and best. It is a sort or selection from the famous ‘Red Cob Cory,” which for years held popular favor as the

best first early. “White Cob Cory” retains all of the good qualities of its parent, with the added merits of having a white cob and

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early varieties, as the difference in soil and exposure will make a week’s difference in the time of maturity, besides insuring a crop. Plant in hills, three feet apart for the earliest varieties, and three and a half to four feet for the late ones. One quart will ete hills; 8 to 10 quarts for an acre in hills.

white kernels, free from the objectionable reddish tinge that sometimes occurred in the red cob variety. The plants are dwarf and stocky, enabling them to be closely planted; usually two ears are born on a Stalk. It is not only the best first early sweet corn, but it is valuable to plant late in Summer for autumn use. PkKt. 10e;: pt. 25e; qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight or express, PK, $1.25; bu. $4.50.

Peep-O°’-Day.—Ten days to two weeks ear- lier than any other sort and one of the sweetest of all extra early Sweet Corns. The above is what the originator has to say for this corn. As it was tried last season, we can fully co-operate in his description. The stalks of Peep-O’-Day Corn grow from 3% to 4% ft. high, bear from twe to five ears each. The foliage is light green and being small stalks will stand very close planting; if planted in a hill six to seven Kernels in a hill, thinning out later so as to leave four plants to a hill; if in rows and not in hills drop the seed from six to eight inches apart. If planted early cover about one inch deep; seed planted later should be put in deeper according to the amount of moist- ure in the soil. Have the rows just far enough apart to admit of cultivation. Market gard- eners, it is well worth your time to plant a small acreage of this extra early variety, for the earliest corn sells for the highest price and especially so when you have qual- ity combined with the earliness. PkKts. 15e; pt, 20e; qt. 35e; postpaid. Pk. $2.00 by freight or express.

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Extra Early Adams.—A popular variety in the South. It is not a true sugar corn, but planted on very rich soil and given thorough cultivation produces well filled ears very early. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.

Early Adams.—This_is a very hardy sort and can therefore be planted very early. The stout stalks grow six or seven feet in height bearing one or two large or medium sized ears which are well filled with fine white grain that is of excellent quality if pulled at the proper stage. Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 35¢e; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.

Country Gentleman.—Is the finest of all Sweet Corns for the private table. The arrangement of the kernels on the cob indicates high quality. The moment your teeth sink into this luscious, milky, tender Corn, you will become a com- plete convert to it, for it will delight the most fastidious epicure. It retains its delicate tenderness and flavor even when a little old, as the ears are enclosed in a heavy husk, which tends to keep the ear “in the milk” for several days longer than other corns. The ears average eight to nine inches in length and cob small and plump; pearly-white kernels of great depth fill the ear from end to end. It produces three, many times four, and occasionally five and six ears to the stalk. But the great merit of the “Country Gentleman” Corn is its delicious quality; it is, without doubt, the sweetest and most tender of any Sweet Corn. (See cut.) PKt. 10c; pt. 25¢; qt. 40c, postpaid. Pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50; by freight or express.

Mammoth Sweet.—The largest of all the Sugar Corn va- rieties, producing ears of mammoth size, very productive, sweet and tender, and of a delicious flavor. Ripens a few days later than Stowell’s Evergreen. Pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; post- paid. Pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50, by freight or express.

Stowell’s Evergreen.—Now recognized everywhere as a stand- ard variety, both for home use and market, and is the general favorite. The ears are of a large size, grains deep, exception- ally tender and sugary, and have the advantage of remaining longer in the green state than any other. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in the evergreen character of this best of all late sorts. (See cut.) Pkt. 10c; pt. 20c; qt. 35e; postpaid. Pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50, by freight or express.

Robinson’s New Evergreen Sweet Corn—See Novelties. page 5.

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POP CORN

Queen’s Golden.—The largest of all Pop Corns. The stalk grows five to six feet high and bears two or three ears each. It is yellow, but pops perfectly white and a single kernel will expand to nearly an inch in diameter.

White Rice.—A very handsome and popular variety; ears short, kernels long, pointed and resembles rice; color white. Pkt. 5r; pt. 25ce; qt.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN 40€: CORN SALAD OR FETTICUS

One ounce will sow about eighteen square feet, anu six pounds will sow an acre.

Broad Leaved (Large Seeded).—A delicious salad, used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spinach. Sow in spring in drills one foot apart. It will mature in six weeks. For early spring use sow in September and winter over like spinach. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20e3 Ib. 60c, postpaid. 5 Tbs. and over 45e per ib. by express.

CRESS

One ounce will sow about fifteen square feet.

Extra Curled—(Pepper Grass.—Fine Flavor; will cut several times. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 1%4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 60c.

True Water Cress.—A well known acquatic plant with oval leaves making a delicious and appetizing salad. Pkt. 10c; oz. Soe; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.25.

Upland Cress.—Perrennial growth same as Spinach, flavor resembles water cress. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c.

CIVES OR CHIVES

These are very hardy perrennial plants, soups, stews, etc. Planted in clumps in any belonging to the Onion family. They are garden soil, they grow readily, and increase grown exclusively for their tops, which are so as to render a division necessary. Roots, used for giving a mild onion-like flavor to per bunch 25c, by mail postpaid.

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CUCUMBERS

Cucumbers succeed best in rich, loamy soil. As soon as the weather becomes warm and settled, plant in hills four to six feet apart each way, with 10 to 12 seeds in a hill; cover one-half inch deep. Air slaked lime sprinkled on the plants every few days as soon as they are up will protect them from the striped beetle. When all danger from insects is past, thin out the plants, leaving three or four of the strongest to each hill. The fruit should be picked -when large enough, whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on the vines, it destroys their

productiveness. One ounce to 50 hills. Two pounds will plant one acre. Improved Long Green.—A well known

standard variety, about twelve inches in length, of most excellent quality, and when young makes the best of pickles. Vines vig- orous and very productive. Our strain of this valuable sort is unsurpassed by any. PKt. de; oz. 15¢;3 Ib. $1.25.

Improved Extra Early White Spine.—A well known standard variety, very popular in all sections of the country. One of the best for the table. Flesh tender and crisp. Fruit uniform in size, straight and dark green, with a few white spines. PKt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 Th. 30e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Robinson’s Everbearing Selected Seed.— This is not only a very early variety, but it is extremely prolific. If the fruits are kept.gathered vines will continue in bearing throughout the season. The fruits, of me- dium size and rich dark green color, average from four to five inches in length by an inch and a half in diameter. Owing to its great productiveness it is an excellent variety to plant for producing small pickles. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; % Th. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Early Frame.—Excellent variety for early table use; tender and well flavored. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

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IMPROVED ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE CUCUMBERS.

Our extra selected strain of this favorite type of Early White Spine is unsurpassed, either for forcing or the open ground. The cucumbers are very regular in outline, uni- form in size, averaging seven to eight inches in length, straight and of a rich dark green eolor. hey present the finest appearance in the market, and, of course, like all of the true White Spine type, never turn yellow; the light stripes, or ‘‘white spines’ running from blossom end, only add to the attractive appearance of the older fruits. Flesh white, crisp and _ solid, with comparatively few seeds; flavor excellent, vines of vigorous growth and very productive, yielding large crops, both early and throughout the season. Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 30c3 per Ib. $1.09, By express, 90c per Ib.

Early Green Cluster.—The Early.—A short, prickly variety bearing in clusters near the root. It is a great bearer, and in earliness comes next to the Early Rus- sian. Pkt. Se; oz. 10e; 4% Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00,

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Robinson’s Early Greenland Cucumber—See Noveities, page 4.

Early Russian—The earliest in cultivation. —It sets in pairs, and the first blossoms us- ually produce fruit, which is three or four inches long, small, oval-pointed at each end, covered with fine, small spines, and is re- markably solid, with very few seeds and of the best quality. . PKt. 5e; oz. 10e; % Ih. 30e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

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Japanese Climbing.—The healthy, vigorous growth, and throw out strong, grasping tendrils, which enable it to climb trellises, or any other suitable sup- port. The cucumbers are thick, exceedingly tender, and of delicate flavor, flesh pure white, skin dark gren, turning to brown, and net- ted when ripe. Pkt, 5c; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 50e, postpaid.

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Improved Jersey Pickle.—This makes splen- did vinegar pickles on account of its eolor, making what picklemen call a “light” pickle, excellent for “Gherkins.” It is more pro-

lific than White Spine. New 1and, turned-over pasture makes the nicest pickle. We have extra selected seed. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30e3 Ib. $1.00.

FKordhook Pickling.—An extremly prolific variety that continues setting its fruits long after other sorts have ceased to bear. It produces longer vines and fruits long after other sorts have ceased to bear. It produces longer vines and more cucumbers than any other kind. The thinness of skin, their uni- formity of size and shape, the crispness and tenderness of the flesh, taken with its. free- bearing habit, render it one of the best pickle eucumbers. Pkt. Se; oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00.

COLLARDS

Collards are largely used as “greens” in some parts of the country, especially South. They are a form of the cabbage, bearing new leaves as the old ones are pulled off.

Georgia.—PkKt. 5c; oz. 10ce; 4% Ith. 25e; Ib Joe, postpaid.

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Large Leaved Very ear ly large leaves which make wholesome greens. Sow in May or June; cultivate dur- ing summer and following spring the leaves will be fit to cut. Pkt. 10e; % oz. 30¢e3 per oz. 50c.

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EGG PLANT

New York Purple

When well grown, and sliced and fried in batter, this is a most delicious vegetable, -and should find a place in every garden. It is a tender plant, requiring a strong uni-

form heat, and should be started in the hot- bed early. Care is necessary in transplanting and in the earlier stages of growth to pre- vent the young plants being chilled, for if they receive the least check they never re- cover. Those who have no hotbeds can sow a few seeds in boxes in the house where a temperature of 75 degrees can be main- tained. Plant out early in April two and a half feet apart. One ounce will produce about 1,500 plants

Improved New York Purple.—This strain of this splendid vegetable comes about ten days earlier than the old variety. The fruit is large and thick on the plant, the skin a rich purple black. Pkt. 10e; oz. 40ce; %4 Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

This plant furnishes an attractive and ap- petizing salad for the fall and winter months, or by repeated sowings a supply may be had nearly all the year round.

Green Curled.—Leaves finely cut or lacinat- ed, giving the plant a rich mossy appearance which is greatly enhanced when the cen- ters are nicely blanched. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e; % Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

White Curled.—This beautiful variety does not need blanching to prepare it for use, the midribs being naturally a pale golden yel- low, and the finely cut and curled leaves almost white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

KALE OR BORECOLE

One ounce of seed-will sow 150 feet of drill, four pounds to the acre.

This plant is useful for furnishing a large supply of greens for boiling during the early fall, winter and spring months. Seed should be sown thinly in drills, about the middle of June, transplanting to rows three feet apart when of sufficient size. Later in the season the dwarf sorts may be sown rather thickly in drills, or broadcast, to furnish small heads to be cooked like spin- ach during the winter months. The plants are entirely hardy and the quality is much improved by freezing, but plants should not be handled while frozen.

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Dwarf German, or German Greens.— (Dwarf Curled Scotch.) The leaves are curly, bright green, very tender and delicate in flavor. Per

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HORSE RADISH

Horse Radish grows no seeds, but is grown from pieces of the roots.

Culture.—Mark off rows two and one-half feet apart in rich, moist, well-prepared ground, and set the pieces of roots eighteen inches apart in the rows, two to three inches below the surface, small end flat down, then transplant plants same as sweet potatoes. Se each, 25c per doz., 60c per 100.

KOHL-=RABI

One oz. will sow a drill of about 200 feet.

Culture—Sow the seed in May or June in the hot-bed, and transplant into rows two feet apart, setting the plants 18 inches apart in the rows. Culti- vate Same as for Cabbage.

Early Purple Vienna.—Above ground, fine early sort, ex- cellent table variety. Pkt. de; oz 15¢e; % Ib. 50c, post- paid,

Early White Vienna.—Above ground, simi- lar to preceding variety except in color. PKt. 5c; oz. 15e; %4 Ib. 50c, postpaid.

GOURDS

Kohl=Rabi

Useful Sorts for the Kitchen Garden

Dish Cloth.—A natural dish-cloth, fur- nished by the peculiar lining of the fruit, which is sponge-like, porus, very tough, elas- tic and durable. Pkt. 10e;3 oz. 30c.

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The. Dipper Gourd.—When grown on the ground the stems will be curved, while if

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weight of the blossom end will cause the Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e.

Japanese Nest Egg.—Exactly resemble, in color, shape and size, the eggs of hens, and are useful as nest-egges, aS well aS an orna- mental climber. Pkt. 10c; cz. 30c.

LEEKS

Broad London

The Jeek is very hardy, of easy culture, and succeeds best in a rich, light soil. The whole plant is edible, and is used in soup, boiled in meat, ete. Considered more delicate in flavor than the onion.

One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill.

Broad London, or Large American Flag.— This is a strong-growing variety, producing large thick stems of sweet flavor when prop- erly blanched. Our seed is the finest Ameri- can grown. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30c; per Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Strawn, Tex., April 8, 1906.

Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas: Gentlemen:—I received by express today (8th) the plants and seeds as ordered of vou. I find everything O. K. Our P, M. informed us he could not answer your in- quiry because you failed to send stamp; we supplied same and asked him to answer your inquiry today, but received package later.

MRS. LOUIS P. STRAWN.

Don’t you think it’s worth -something to you to order from a house with 33 years of Experience ?

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LETTUCE

One ounce will sow 100 square feet, or 120 feet of drill.

No family should be without this delicate salad. All that is required is a little know- ledge as to growing it and the home table can be supplied in the South from October until May. A most profitable crop for mar- ket gardeners.

Culture.—Requires a rich, moist soil, and |; to be crisp and tender needs to be grown in cool weather. For winter use sow in hot- beds every two weeks, at the rate of one

‘ ounce of seed to four sashes (a sash is six

feet long by three feet wide.) Cover very lightly and transplant first to three inches apart each way, afterward to eight inches. For garden or field sow in rows, and cover one fourth of an inch deep, and thin to twelve inches apart in the rows.

California Cream Butter Head

Philadelphia Butter, often called Catifor- nia Butter, or Cabbage Lettuce.—Many prefer a large-growing, thick-leaved, smooth, rich- flavored Lettuce, and to meet this demand we present this sort. Plant is dark green, with many nearly round, thick leaves, formed into a very solid, round head which stands a long time without rurning to seed. Leaves very thick, folded or puckered at the base, the inner ones blanched to a rich yellow color, and exceedingly rich and nutty in flavor. see 5e3; oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, post- paid.

Big Boston.—A fine large heading sort, and succeeds well in cold frames during the win- ter. The plants are very hardy and vigor- ous. When well grown, the heads are beau- tifully blanched and quite tender. Popular in the South as a winter lettuce for ship- ping North. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; °%4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Golden Queen.—A fine early head Lettuce, and one of the best sorts for early outdoor planting as well as for growing under glass. The color is a beautiful golden yellow. The heads are so solid that there is no waste whatever, and really contain more substance than many varieties showing double the size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Tb. 30c; Th. $1.00; postpaid.

Black-Seeded Simpson.—The most popular sort of all the non-heading varieties. One of the best for use under glass as well as for early outdor planting. The plants form large, loose heads; outer leaves a light, yel- lowish green, with inner leaves blanched al- most white. 1 long in a good edible condition. For this reason it makes a popular variety for all market gardeners’ use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %4 Tb. 30c; Tb, $1.00, postpaid.

Improved Hanson.—This is a standard sum- mer Lettuce: none more reliable for outdoor cultivation. The heads grow to a remarkable size, and are very solid. The outer leaves are bright green, while the inner head pre- sents a white appearance, as though blanched —tender and-ecrisp, and free from. any un-

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pleasant bitter taste. It is very slow to seed and is an ideal summer Lettuce. PkKt, 5c; oz. 10ce; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Prize Head.—Plant large, deep green, so washed with red as often to appear more red than green, forming a head of a dense mass of leaves rather than one like a cabbage, and very slow to run to seed; leaves large, nearly round, frilled at the edge and densely blis- tered. They are exceedingly crisp, tender and good flavored. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; % Ih. 30e3 tb. $1.00, postpaid.

Passion.—A large, handsome cabbage Let- tuce. The leaves are golden yellow and very tender. It is especially fine for autumn and winter planting in the South, maturing finely for spring shipments. It grows very large, and is one of the mammoth varieties. Pkt. 5ec3; oz. 10ce3; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid,

Early Curled Simpson (Silesia).—Forms a close compact mass of leaves that are large and broad, crimped and blistered and light green in color. Not desirable for forcing with bottom heat. It is however, recommend- ed for planting in cold-frames, and extensive- ly grown in the open. PKt. 5e3; oz. 10ce; %4 Ih. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Early Prize Head.—Forms a large, loose head, stained with red, outer leaves curled; very crisp and tender; slow in running to | seed, handsome. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 30e3. Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Paris White Cos.—The Cos Lettuces are quite distinct, and are popular on account of their tender crisp leaves and delicious flavor. The leaves are long and narrow, and need to be tied up when they soon form solid heads, and bleach snow white. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e: % Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Denver Market.—Forms large, solid heads of green, very slow to go to seed. The leaves are beautifully marked and crimped, very crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 5es3 oz. 10c3; % Ib. 30e;3 Ib. $1.10.

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Improved Iceberg.—Large, handsome head, fine flavor. The light green, curly outside leaves have slightly redish edges; inside leaves are strongly arched, making a solid, Very hard-headed and deliciously crisp. One of the best of the newer sorts and we highly recommend it for home gardens. PkKt. 5e3; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 30e; Ib. $1.00.

Deacon.—Stands hot weather better than any other of the rich butter varieties; it is also good for forcing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15¢e; % Ib. 40c3 Ih. $1.25.

Black-Seeded Tennisball.—Almost without an equal for forcing in greenhouse or hot- beds, under glass. It does not succeed well outside. Pkt 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 30e3; Ib. $1.00.

California Cream Butter (Royal Summer Cabbage).—Stands our hot summer weather better than many other varieties, Well formed heads of good size—a little flattened. Rich, cream yellow leaves which are very thick, tender and of splendid quality. Popular in the South for shipping North. Sometimes called winter Lettuce, because it is so hardy. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 30e; Th. $1.00.

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FINE MUSHKMELON (CANTALOUPE)

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| Neither does it require the warm sandy soil

of the watermelon. It can be grown in cold-

er and heavier soils with but little manuring, ' which should be placed in each hill. The hills

| should be six feet apart.

Do not plant until the ground has become warm. When about

| a foot long pinch off the tips to make them

branch, which strengthens the vine growth and matures the fruit earlier. Give plenty of water and feed liquid manure once in a while. A few hills for early use may be had

Robinson’s Improved Rocky Ford

you can do better by buying from us. .

Do not send North for your Seeds and Plants ~when

33 Years Successful Seed Selling.

by sowing on pieces of sod in a hot bed and when danger of frost is past transplant in open ground. One ounce is sufficient to plant fifty hills, two pounds is sufficient for an acre, planted in hills.

Texas Cannon-Ball Cantaloupe.—This fa- mous melon originated in Texas; it is per- fectly round, heavily netted, green flesh of exceedingly fine flavor, very small seed cav- ity. Its value for both home use and ship- ping has never been fully appreciated. Splen- did for shipping. Do not fail to give this variety a trial. PKt ce; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25e3. Ib. 85e, postpaid.

Robinson’s Improved Rocky Ford.—Has proven to be a most valuable Muskmelon; its. size, shape and quality exactly suit melon epicures. It some- what resembles the old “Net- ted Gem,” but is more oval in shape. The vines are exceed- ingly healthy and vigorous, bearing an enormous quantity of fruit during the entire sea- son. It is safe to say that no melon has ever come into the market which has_ sold _ so readily and at such high prices as the “Rocky Ford,” often to the exclusion of other varieties. The color of the skin is of a rich greenish- gold; the netting is promi- nent and light in color; ap- pearance very attractive. The flesh is very deep, ripening clear to the rind, and it has an excedingly small _ seed cavity. It is 12 very sweet and luscious in flavor, and is en- tirely devoid of any stringy character. Our seed was specially grown for us by a careful grower at Rocky Ford, and is the best type of the genuine Rocky Ford Musk- melon. It has been used in many sections and is pro- nounced by melon growers a very superior variety. Pkt. de; oz. 10c3; %4 Ib. 30ce;3 Ib. $1, postpaid.

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MUSKMELON—Continued

Paul Rose.—An orange-fleshed sort, of suitable size for a basket melon and of the finest quality. Fruit oval, about five inches in diameter, and in general appearance simi- lar to Golden Netted Gem. Very thick flesh. Firm and sweet. PKt. Se; oz. 10e; % Ib. 25e; ib. 85ec, postpaid.

Nutmezg.—A variety of rare good quality. Form globular, flattened at each end. Wonder- fully ribbed, with dark green cavities. Ribs covered with strong netting, fitting it for shipment. Flesh green and flavor excellent. Foliage strong and hardy. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % ib. 25e; Ib. 85e, postpaid.

Golden Netted Gem.—A small extra variety maturing at same time as Jenny Lind. It is very uniform in size, handsomely netted, and of globular shape. Flesh a light green, and possesses the spicy flavor so mueh desired in the Muskmelon. A popular variety with market gardeners. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 25¢e; Ib. 85e, postpaid.

Improved Early HackKensack.—Large size, handsome appearance, bountiful yielder, early and reliable. Popular with market garden- ers. The flesh is very thick, of delicious fla- vor, rich and Sugary. It is a beautiful grow- er and stands attacks of insects better than many other sorts. Skin is green and thickly netted. Flesh, light green. PKt. 5e; oz. 10¢3 % Ib. 25e; Ib. Sdec, postpaid.

Emerald Gem.—For home table use there is nothing better. No other variety is uni- formly of such rich flavor and sweetness. The flesh, which is thicker than in any other melon of equal size, is of a beautiful salmon color, and sweet and luscious beyond expres- sion. Of medium size, prolific and very early. Skin smooth, of a deep emerald green color. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10ce; % Ib. 25e; Th. 85c, postpaid.

Texas Cannonball Muskmelon—Description previous page

The Banquet.—Is a medium-sized melon, flat at both ends, and beautifully netted. It is excellent quality; the flesh is uniformly deep, the color is a dark, rich salmon. PKkKt. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 85ec, postpaid.

Jenny Lind.—An extra early green-flieshed melon and one of the sweetest in cultivation. Fruits medium size to small. One of the best melons for hotel and restaurant use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; 4-Ib. 25e; Th. 85c, postpaid.

Burrell Gem Cantaloupe—See Novelties, page 6.

WATERMELON

At home or in the field the watermelon is always a refreshing, delightful favorite. Be- ing of tropical origin it reaches its highest perfection in the South, therefore select Southern seed only should be planted. Since our earliest days in the seed business thirty- four years ago, we have made melon seed a specialty and are proud of the record made in our ability to select the most desirable va- vieties, The plant prefers a rich, sandy soil

to bring the best product. One ounce of seed will plant thirty hills, and four pounds an acre.

Our seed is saved from melons grown ex- clusively for the seed by growers of expe- rience, and must not be compared with seed saved from the culls—left over after the best, earliest and largest melons are sold on the market.

GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE-—See Description next page.

THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS. 2.

W ATERMELON—Continued

Halbert Honey.—(Select Seed). This melon originated in Coleman County, Texas, by Mr. H. A. Halbert. It is one of the best melons ever grown for private use or near-by mar- kets. The rind is thin, and will not hold for shipping any great distance. As the name indicates, the beautiful crimson flesh of this melon is probably sweeter than any other variety in cultivation, surpassing even the famous Kleckley’s Sweet. It has scarcely any pulp, and is very melting. It is long, dark green, slightly ridged, blunt at both blossom and stem ends and runs from 15 to 30 inches in length and from 5 to 10 inches in diameter. There are earlier melons, but they eannot compete with this variety. It uni- formly demands the highest price. It is more productive than any other variety we have seen, in all combining so many good points that we feel that it is a valuable addi- tion to our list. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 30e;3 Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Halbert Honey

Black Diamond.—This melon was raised in Texas five years ago for the first time, and without exception is the finest and largest melon that grows. They sold in this market last year at 50 cents each when other varie- ties were selling at 5 cents each. They are of a very dark green color; flesh red; seed black; grow from 50 to 100 pounds each. It is a cross between the Kolb Gem and the Hoosier King. As a shipper it has no equal. These melons sold in the Northern market at $50.00 per car higher than any other variety. PKt. Sc; oz. 10e; 144-Ib. 25c; Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Dixie.—A decidedly popular melon.—A cross between the Kolb’s Gem and the old re- liable Mountain Sweet. It surpasses Kolb’s Gem as a long-distance shipping melon, while it fully equals the Mountain Sweet in its ex- cellent flavor, and is ten to twelve days ear- lier than either. In shape about one-third longer than thick; color of skin dark green and beautifully stripped; rind thin, but re- markably hard; flesh a bright scarlet, sweet and juicy. <A strong, vigorous grower, and exceedingly productive, making it altogether the melon for the home market or garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ih. 75e, postpaid.

Duke Jones.—This variety originated with the introducer of several of our best melons. One grower says that 65 days after planting he picked the first ripe melon, ripening close up to the rind, and pronounced by all who tasted it of exceptionally fine flavor; it is solid and of good size. Pkt. 5c; .0z. 10e; %4 Tb. 20c; Th. 60c, postpaid.

Blue Gem.—Pronounced by large Southern srowers the coming shipping melon of the United States. It possesses the shipping and Keeping qualities and is as tough as Kolb Gem, reaching better size and with less culls. Mr. T. H. Johnson, of South Carolina, the largest melon shipper of the South—his year- ly shipments being 250 cars or 300,000 melons, regards Blue Gem the greatest’. shipper, quality infinitely superior to the Kolb Gem, sells better and will keep longer than any known melon. Everybody who can grow a melon should try a Blue Gem, and large srowers need not hesitate to plant it exten- Sively. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c; %, Ib. 25e;3 Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Kolb’s Gem

Kolb’s Gem.—Extensively grown, particu- larly in the South for shipment to Northern markets. Fruit uniformly large and nearly round, mottled and striped with light and dark green; fiesh of a bright red, and while somewhat coarse, does not detract from its delicious sugary flavor. The outer shell is very hard and firm, which makes it a stand- ard sort for shipping long distances. PkKt. 5e¢$ oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 30c;3 Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Georgia Sweet.—This new variety is one of the finest flavored melons grown. The vines are strong and vigorous; the fruits oblong in form, eighteen or twenty inches long, and ten to twelve inches in diameter; skin dark green; flesh bright red, extremely sweet, melting, and luscious. Ripens close to the rind, which is only about one-half inch in thickness. The large solid heart does not crack open when ripe. Not a shipper, but highly recommended for the home market and family garden. PKt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4 Ib. Zoe; ib. 75e, postpaid.

Sweet Heart.—Most popular for market. Large heavy fruit of oval or round form; skin, very pale green, with distinct netted lines of a slightly darker shade. The large handsome fruits bear shipping well. The solid flesh is a deep rich red, crisp and melt- ing; its luscious quality has made it a lead- ing favorite in the markets. PKt. 5e3 oz. 10e; % Ib. 25e3 Ib. V5e, postpaid.

Improved Georgia Rattlesnake or Gipsey.— One of the largest varieties, and stands ship- ment long distances. Fruit of good size, ob- long in form, distinctly, striped and mottled light and dark green; flesh bright scarlet and of excellent quality. An old and very popu- lar sort. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

See cut on previous page.

Alabama Sweet.—We can say without hesi- tation this melon has given better satisfac- tion and brought larger returns to growers than any other melon that has ever been of- fered. It is undoubtedly one of the finest shipping melons ever put on the market. It is a medium early, strong of growth, very productive and bears longer than most mel- ons. Alabama Sweet is a dark green melon with a faint black stripe; seeds are of a dirty white color; it is of good size. We have weighed many that turned the scales at 50 to 60 pounds each. Its flavor is simply de- licious and its outside appearance very at- tractive. Its size, shape and ffine cutting qualities are such as to make it a winner in any market. Pkt. 5e; oz.-10ce; % Ib. 25e3 Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Florida Favorite.—This is a remarkably heavy yielder, early and one of the finest table melons. It is of medium size, long, and colored with light and dark green stripes alternatively, flesh deep red, delicious and sweet, fine and crisp. Its earliness and quality make it popular jwith those who plant for their own use and prefer quality to enormous size. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Th. 25e;3 Th. Tse, postpaid.

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WATERMELON—Continued

Black Boulder, the Great Shipping Water- melon.—For this grand new and distinct watermelon we are indebted to the late Aaron Paul. It is enormously productive, reaching a mammoth size, with rich, dark green skin. it cuts equal to any market melon we have ever eaten, and its shipping qualities are phenomenal, no other melon equaling it in tough skin and rind. While it has rapidly become one of the leading melons for mar- ket, it is one of the best “all round’? melons in existence, and for family garden it is also without a peer. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce3; ™% Ib. 25e;3 Ib. S5e, postpaid.

ENT IM BRADFORD Triumph.—A splendid shipping variety of dJarge size and handsome appearance. The melons are rather shortened in form, but thick through. Skin deep bluish green, with

dark red flesh of excellent quality. .Per pkt. Be; oz. 10c; % Ib. 25e; Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Ice Cream, or “Peerless.”’—An oblong melon with dark green skin. Flesh sweet; deep pink. Per Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25e3 Ib. Soe, postpaid.

Colorado Preserving.—This is a large fruit- ing strain of Citron for preserving. Flesh clear white and very solid. Olive green. seed. Per PKt. 5e3; oz. 15ce; %4 Ib. 40c;3 Ib. $1.25, postpaid.

Melver’s Wonderful Sugar.—.Oblong in shape; the size is uniformly large. Of hand- some appearance, the skin shows broad bands of white, shading into narrower bands of dark green. The quality is superior; the flesh is of a soft pale pink, crisp, free from any stringiness, and juicy. The melons have a solid heart, free from cracks, while the seed rows are close to the rim. PKt. 5c; oz. 10e; % Ib. 25e;3 Ib. T5e, postpaid.

Mountain Sweet.—An old variety which is still popular in the cooler Northern States, where the large-fruited Southern sorts do not succeed. Per PKt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4, Ib. 25e;5 Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Bradford.—This is a favorite melon for the South, isa strong, vigorous grower and very productive. The melons are long and grow to a large size. Color, dark green with a still darker stripe of same color. The flesh is very tender, luscious, and of fine flavor. The tind, though thine Sis: Very tough, making it a very desi- rable shipping melon. We strongly recommend this mel- on for the Southern growers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Tb. 30c; Ib. 85e, postpaid.

Branch’s Genuine Rattlesnake.—This strain has been kept pure for over thirty years, be- ing the only variety grown on Mr. Branch’s farm. It is very much superior to the ordi- nary Georgia Rattlesnake. Its shipping qualities are of the very best; it is very at- tractive in appearance, has a thin rind, deep scarlet flesh and very delicious flavor. Our seed of this melon is strictly select. Pkt. 5e3 oz 10c; % Ib. 25e3 Ib. 85ec, postpaid.

Gray Monarch, or Mammoth White Icing.— Truly fine variety. The skin is a very light green color. The flesh is deep red in color, and of very fine quality. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10e;

Florida Favorite—See description previous page

Thirty-three Years of Successful Seed Selling

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WATERMELONS—Continued

Harris’ Earliest.—Our earliest good watermelon. An oval shaped melon originating in Tennesse. Beautifully

striped with dark green and gray. PLeeis extra early, hardy and a fine shipper; melons running from 20 to 30 pounds eacb and combining good shipping qualities with good eating qualities, something rare. Flesh is bright red, tender, sweet and de- licious. Matures about June 10th and con- tinues to produce splendid melons until August. Its extreme earliness, fine ap- pearance and superb table qualities make it a splendid seller in market at top prices. Our seed of this is grown for us by Mr. Harris, the originator. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10¢; 14-Tb. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. By express, net postpaid, 90c Ib.

Robinson’s Mammoth Triumph Watermelon— See description, Novelties page 6; illustrated on back cover.

Robinson’s New Round Rock Watermelon—See Novelties, page 6.

MUSTARD

One ounce will sow about eighty feet of drill. Fine for salad. In the South can be sown in fall and early in spring in rows six inches apart and rather thick in rows. Cut it when about an inch or two high.

Southern Giant Curled.—This mustard is very highly esteemed in the South, where the seed is sown in the fall, and the plants used very early in the spring as a salad. Our stock is the true curled leaf. Pkt. Se; oz. 10¢e; %4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 60e, postpaid.

Ostrich Plume.—The most beautiful Mus- tard grown, besides possessing a very supe- rior flavor, when cooked, to any other va- riety. This new variety originated in the South. and where known is the most highly regarded of any yet in cultivation. The leaves are beautifully crimped, ruffled and frilled, making a most attractive table garnishment. Sow in February, March or April, or during September and October, either broadcast or in drills 6 inches apart. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; 4-Ib. 30e; Ib. S85e, postpaid,

Chinese.—Leaves twice the size of the or- dinary White Mustard, of a deeper green. Flavor, pleasantly sweet and pungent and preferable as a salad. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce3; 4% Ib. 20e; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

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Black or Brown.—For culinary use. Pkt. Se; oz. 10ce3; %-Ib. 15c, postpaid.

White or Yellow.—For salads or medicinal purposé. Pkt. 5c; %4-Ib. 10c; Ib. 35c, postpaid.

ORRA

This is an annual from the West Indies, cultivated for its young seed pods, which are used in soups, or stewed and served like as- paragus. It is highly esteemed in the South for making gumbo soup. The pods when young and tender may be sliced in sections and strung on a thread and hung up in the shade to cure like dried apples; in this condi- tion they can be used for soup at any time. The ripe seeds also are parched and used in- stead of coffee.

Lady Finger.—The plants are uniform in growth, and with their large hibiscus-like flowers, make a pretty sight. The plants

produce long slender pods. PKt. 5e3 oz. 10e3 4%4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

Dwarf Prolific, or Density.—A fine new variety, much dwarfer than the ordinary dwarf okra, and much more productive. Short, thick pods. Pkt. de; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. 50c. postpaid.

White Velvet Okra.—The pods are perfect- ly round, smooth and of attractive white velvet appearance; of superior flavor and tenderness. Pkt. 5e; oz.10e; %4 Ib. 20c; ib. D0ec, postpaid.

Tall Green.—A favorite in the South, called also Perkins’ Mammoth Long Pod. Pkt. Ses oz. 10e; %4-Ib. 20e; ib. 50c, postpaid.

Market Gardeners should get our Price List.

THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

ONION

High Grade Onion

Culture.—Onions must have a clean and very rich soil; it is useless to attempt to grow them on a poor, unsuitable one. A lib- era: use of manure is more essential to this than to any other crop. It should be of the best quality, well fermented, and thoroughly worked over during the previous summer. If it is too rank it is liable to make soft onions, with many scallions. Any of the high-grade commercial fertilizers are good for ordinary soils and fine ground bone will often benefit soils that are already very rich. A week too late in sowing makes the difference be- tween a good and a bad harvest. If onions do not get a good growth before hot, dry weather, the crop is sure to be a failure. Sow

Profitable American Varieties.—The onion is such an important crop to large growers, and the preparation of the soil and culture so expensive, and consequently a failure from bad seed or other causes is so disastrous, that long ago we determined to sell no seed except what we knew to be new, true, and good. The onion crop is usually exceedingly profitable, ranging from 300 to 500 bushels per acre, according to richness of soil, cul- ture, etc.

Yellow Varieties

Pritzetaker.—This is the money maker for Southern growers. Scores of farmers have during the past few years made small for- tunes raising this variety. It is the onion

that matures in 90 days from seed. Hundreds of carloads are shipped to Northern markets yearly.

In an average season with proper cultiva- tion will produce from 300 to 500 bushels to The main thing to insure to suc- They are

the acre. ress is to plant our genuine seed.

Prizetaker

Seed Our Specialty

in drills, not less than a foot apart nor more than half an inch deep. Keep the soil mellow and clear of weeds. Three days of neglect when the weeds are growing rapidly will sometimes ruin a crop. In cultivating to destroy weeds and keep the ground mellow, do not cover the young bulbs with earth. As onions grow on the top of the ground, they may be allowed to remain pretty thick, no matter if they crowd each other. With prop- er manuring, onions can be grown on the same land for a score of years, and it will be- come cleaner and better every year. One ounce will plant 100 feet of drill, or five pounds per acre.

Yellow Globe Danvers

a beautiful rich straw color and grow to enormous size, averaging 12 to 14 inches in circumference, firm and of the mildest flavor. They always attract attention in the market. Are wonderfully productive and can be grown by anyone. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e; % Tbh. 40c; th. $1.25, postpaid. By express at_ buyers’ ex= pense, Ib. $1.00. Write for special prices on

lagsSe quantities.

ellow Flat Danvers.—The earliest of the ellows. Excellent to grow yellow sets. Flesh white, fine grained solid. A good keeper.

Yellow Globe Danvers.—Noit so perfectly

lobe shaped as Large White Globe, but is One of the most popular and profitable onions to grow for market. Of medium _ size; skin of a beautiful silver yellow color, flesh white, comparatively mild, well flavored. PkKt. 5e; Ww ane 14-Ib. 35ce; Ib. $1.25, postpaid.

‘Michigan Yellow Globe.—This variety is a selection from the Yellow Globe Danvers, made for the purpose of securing a “black land” Onion, and for this purpose it is a de- cided success. It is of a perfect globe shape, slightly darker in color than Danvers, a heavy cropper, and first-class keeper. Pkt. Bes oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.10, postpaid.

Vie 5e; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 35e; Th. $1.25, postpaid.

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ONIONS—Yellow Varieties Continued

Southport Yellow Globe.—This variety has the same general characteristics as the Southport White, and Red Globe, but yellow in color. It is entirely distinct from the Dan- vers type. The fiesh is white and mild in flavor. It is quite productive and a good keeper. It is a handsome Onion, like all the Southport shapes; and they always command a high price in the Eastern markets. PKt. Be; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25, postpaid.

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fs, ustralian Brown.—This Onion has claim- d a high place in American Onion culture

within recent years, and seems abundantly able to maintain it. It is of medium size and of good quality, very early, rather flattened in shape, of brown color, and wonderfully hard and solid. It begins to form a bulb at an early period of its growth, when only a few inches high, and quickly reaches matu- rity. Its leading and most valuable feature, aside from appearance and quality, is its long Keeping quality. PkKt. Se; oz. 10ce; 4-Ib. 30e; Ib. 90e, postpaid.

Red Varieties

Improved Large Red Globe.—Differs from e Wethersfield in being almost a perfect globe,.and matures later, and by its hand- some /appearance on the market sells better. An &xcellent keeper. Requires lighter soil

Giant Rocce, or Naples.—One of the best known of the Italian On- ions in this country. Quite exten- sively grown in some sections, where it produces immense crops, single bulbs weighing 1% to 2 pounds each. Flavor very mild and deli- eate; color light brown, flesh white. Very handsome, globular shape and a good keeper. PKRt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4-

Th. 30c, Ib. $1.00, postpaid. \ Imported Red Bermuda.—oOur gen-

ine Bermuda Red is a favorite for home use and home markets in many parts of the South. Pale waxy red; the variety in all sections where a red Onion is preferred. Teneriffe- grown seed. PKt. 5 e,oz. 25e, %4-Ib. 75e, Ib. $2.60, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, ™“-Ib. 65e, th. $2.50. Write for prices on large quantities.

ABANC

than Wethersfield or any of the flat onions. PKt 5e; oz. 10c; 4-lb. 30e; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, fb. 90ce. Write for prices on large quantities.

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wi Southport Large Red Globe.—With the exception, perhaps, of some of the white varieties, there is no onion that realizes such high prices as this, its beautiful globe shape and rich purp- lish crimson color making it extremely desirable. It is a good keeper and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5e; oz.10e; %4=Ib. 30¢; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

Large Red Weathersfield.—When a variety has become so well known and popular as the Red Weathersfield, it searcely requires lengthy description. It is the standard red onion of America, and for general usefulness it has never been equaled. We have a select strain. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c %4-Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, fb. 90e. Write for prices on large quanti- ties.

To insure success in Onion Growing

plant our Genuine Seed.

White Varieties

Ve White Giobe.—Large shaped onion, firm, fine-grained, mild-flavor, Keeps well. This is one of the handsomest onions grown, of beautiful shape, clear white skin, and commands the highest market price. PRt. Se; oz. 10: “4-fo. 30e; Ih. $1.00. By ex- press; not prepaid, Mm. Side. Write for prices naarge quantities.

xtra Early White Pearl. lest of the white onions.

Waxy Skin, and is a good keeper. is snow-white, and the flavor

One of the ear- It has a snowy,

is mild and

globe- |

The fiesh

pleasant. It sometimes grows 5 to 6 inches in diameter the first year from seed. Pkt. se; oz. 10c; %4-tb. 30c; Tbh. $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, Ib. SSe. Write for prices onglarge quantities.

mported White Bermuda.—This onion is tender and of very mild flavor, inside a pearly white, grows to a large size and is flat. Imported Teneriffe grown seed. PKt. de; oz. 25e; %4 Th. 8d5e; Th. $3.00. American grown seed, pkt. Sec, oz. 20c, %4-Ib. 60c, Ib. $2.00.

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Fee, Silverskin or White Portugal.—Very desirable for family use; flavor mild and pleas- ant; skin silvery white, of handsome _ appear- ance; highly esteemed for pickling when young; also for market in early winter. Exten- . sively planted for white onion sets. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 10c; % Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid. By express, at e per Ib.

Mammoth Silver King. —This mammoth variety is one of the largest in cultivation, averaging from 15 to 22 inches in circumference, often weighing from 2% to 4 pounds each. It matures early and is of uniform- ly large size and fine Shape, being flattened, but thick. The skin is of a beautiful silver- white, flesh tender, and of mild sweet flavor. Its striking size and handsome appearance, as well as mild flavor, recommend it for exhi- bition at fairs, for the fancy market as well as for the table. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Tb. 30c;3 Ib. $1.00, postpaid. By express, not prepaid, Ib. 85e. Write for prices on large quantities.

Standard varieties which we can supply at; uniform price of pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ™% Ib.

We Ib $1.00, postpaid. by said ea RED CREOLE.

L PASO OR LARGE MEXICAN. “CRYSTAL WHITE WAX. EARLY WHITE QUEEN.

ARLY WHITE ITALIAN MAY. \@PINK PRIZE TAKER. : \f WHITE CREOLE.

ONION SETS

Prices liable to change. We will always fill orders at market rates or quote on appli- cation. If wanted by freight or express, de- duct 10 cents per quart.

White Multiplier Sets —Of a pure silver- white color, enormous- x hy productive, fre- Zyquently producing as fAAIMany as 20 bulbs in a <esingle cluster from one

~ bulb planted. Of ex- * cellent quality and size Sep for bunching; very SS early. By mail, qt. 35¢; Y 4 qts. $1.10; by freight or express, pk. $1.00; bu. $4.00.

These are the kind in com- mon use. They are produced from seed sown very thickly in the spring of the year, when the small set onions is produced. Planted in the spring they quickly produce “green onions” for table use, or if let grow they will EEeauee large onions much quicker than from seed.

White Bottom, by mail, qt. 30c; 4 qts. $1.00; by express or freight, 4% bu. 75c; bu. $2.75; bbl. $7.50.

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Bottom Sets.

ONIONS—White Varieties, Continued

Yellow Bottom, by mail, qt. 30c; 4 qts. $1; by express or freight, 4 bu. 75e; bu. $2.753 bbl. $7.00.

Red Bottom, by mail, gt. 30c; 4 qts. $1.00; by express or freight, 4 bu. 75sec; bu. $2.50; bbl. $7.00. f

Potato Onions.—This excellent sort multi- plies by division of the parent bulb. It is prized for its mild flavor. Matures early and is a good cropper. By mail, per qt. 30c; 4 qts. $1.00; by freight or express, 4 bu. 65¢; bu, $2.60.

Egyptian or Tree Onion See description on next page

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ONION SETS—Continued

Potato Onion Sets.—They are the divisions from the larger parent onions, as above, and when planted will produce the earliest green Onions for use on the table or the earliest dry ripe onions. They should be in every family garden. By mail, qt. 30c; 4 qts. $1.00; by freight or express, pk. $1.00; bu. $4.00.

tian or Perennial Tree Onion.—This is an everlasting onion. When once set out they will continue for years without the least protection in winter. As soon as the frost is out of the ground they grow very rapidly. The bottoms divide and make sev- eral irregular shaped onions that are sweet and tender. The sets are produced in many clusters (like that shown in the illustration) on the tops of the stalks. These are what we offer. They can be nlanted in the fall and produce the earliest of any green garden stuff, or it can be planted in the spring. Price, qt. 25c; 4 qts. 75e, postpaid; by freight or ex- press, % bu. 50c; bu. $1.75.

GARLIC

One pound will plant ten feet of drill.

Garlic is used for a variety of flavorin purposes. Plant the sets six inches apart in rows one foot apart. As soon as the leaves have turned, the crop is matured, and may

be harvested like onions.

Garlic Sets.—Per Ib. postpaid, 40c; by ex- press, Ib. 25c; 10 Tbs., $2.00.

PARSNIPS

Improved Crown

One ounce of good seed to 200 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounés per acre.

A deep, rich sandy'loam is preferable. Sow in drills 15 or 18 inches apart and thin to 6 or 8 inches in the row. The roots are im-

proved by leaving them in the ground dur- ing the winter. Excellent food for cattle and also for table use.

Improved Crown.—A_ selection from the Hollow Crown—finer, more symmetrical in shape and more sugary and tender. A very heavy cropper, smooth and a fine variety for the home or market garden. PKt. 5e; oz. 10e; 144-Ib. 20c; Ib. 50ce, postpaid.

Long White.—A standard variety of great merit. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c, 4-Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c.

Gurnsey, or Imp. Half Long.—This is the best parsnip for the majority of market gar- deners and fer family use. The root grows medium length, smooth; flesh fine grained and has excellent flavor. A heavy cropper. AS the roots do not grow so deep as the long kinds and are larger at the top, they are easier handled. Also excellent for stock. Pkt. Se, oz. 10c, %4-Ib. 20c, Ib. 60c, pestpaid.

PARSLEY

As Parsley seed germinates very slowly, it should be planted in a bed if possible. For outdoor sowing always prepare the seed by placing it in hot water to soak for twenty- four hours, in a warm place. Sow thickly, rows one foot apart and half an inch deep, pressing down well after sowing.

Champion Moss Curled Parsley.

When well up, thin to six inches apart. Parsley lives through the winter, and seed may be sown in the autumn or spring. The curled varieties are beautiful for garnishing, and handsome enough for bouquet green. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill.

Holloway’s, or Spring Plain.—Leaves fiat, deeply cut but not curled. It is often pre- ferred on account of its very dark color and because of the hardiness, but especially be- cause of its superiority for flavoring, while the curled sorts are more extensively used for garnishing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; % Tb. 20e; Ih. 3d0c, postpaid.

Champion Moss Curled.—A compact grow- ing, finely cut and densely curled variety, of a deep green color. Owing to its fine color and handsome foliage, it is one of the most popular sorts. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20e; Ib. D0e, postpaid.

Do not send North for your - seeds and plants when you can do better by buying from us,

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PEAS

The Pea is very hardy, and will endure a great amount of cold, either in or above the ground; and it is well to sow some of the earliest varieties as soon as possible—the sooner the better—in warm light soil, pre- pared the previous autumn. The general crop may be sown about two weeks later and on somewhat heavier soil. Avoid fresh manure and very rich soil, as they cause the vines to grow too rank. Sow peas in drills about four inches deep. The drills must not be nearer than two feet except for the

All wrinkled peas re- main longer in season, and are more delicate in flavor and are sweet-

er than the smooth sorts, for as in sugar corn, the wrinkled ap- pearance indicates a

greater amount of sac- charine matter.

When any of the fol-

lowest sorts. Those growing three _ feet high or more should not be nearer than three or four feet, and should have brush for their support. One pint will sow forty feet of drill; two bushels for an acre, in drills three feet apart.

The crop should be gathered as fast as it is fit for use. If even a few pods begin to ripen, not only will new pods cease to form, but those partly advanced will stop grow- ing.

lowing varieties of Peas are ordered shipped by express, deduct Se per pint, iSe per quart.

EARLY VARIETIES (DWARF.) American Wonder.—The earliest of the dwarf wrinkled varieties. Vine stout, branching, about nine inches high and cov- ered with well filled pods containing five to eight large, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored peas. Seed medium sized, wrinkled and pale green. We have taken great pains in growing our stock and know it to be much better than that usually offered. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25ce;3 qt.

i 45¢e; pk. $2.25. 1 Nott’s Excelsior. The best early dwarf pea. It combines the good quali- ties of the American Won- der and Premium Gem Peas. The vines are larg- er and more _ productive than American Wonder and earlier than Premium Gem. The peas, in sweetness and quality are unsurpassed. Seed wrinkled and green in color. A most desirable sort for the market gard- ener and unsurpassed for the home garden. Large pkt. 10e;3; pt. 25e; qt. 45e; pk. $2.25; bu. $7.50. Alaska.—A small blue pea, the earliest of all the extra early varieties, good flavor; pods dark green, well filled and ripen uni- formly. One of the very best for market gardeners. Vines two and one-half feet high. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40e; pk. $1.50.

Thomas Laxton

Nott’s Excelsior

Thomas Laxton.—This new pea outranks all other extra early wrinkled varieties in hardiness and productiveness. The pods are large and shapely, of a rich dark green color, and filled from end to end with seven or eight very large, white-seeded, wrinkled sug- ar peas, the flavor of which is unsurpassed by any other pea in cultivation. The vines are strong and hardy and from three to three and one-half feet in height. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 30e; qt. 50c.

Early Morning Star.—This pea is planted extensively h-- the market gardeners in the South, and is the most productive early pea that grows. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 45e;3 pk. $2.25.

Extra Early Premium Gem.—A great im- provement over Little Gem, having larger pods and being more productive. A fine dwarf, green, wrinkled variety, fifteen inches high. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 45e; pk. $1.75.

New Gradus Extra Early Pea.—This is an extra early wrinkled variety introduced by us last year. It has proven such a suc- cess that we call general attention to it again this year. It is the earliest large pod- ded wrinkled pea ever introduced, bearing in immense quantities peas of the finest qual- ity, delicious in flavor, large in size. Vines very vigorous. May be planted as early as the smooth varieties. Grows about two and one-half feet high. The peas have a beau- tiful dark green color which is retained aft- er cooking.

Our stock has been secured from the largest and best growers after having been carefully inspected during the growing sea- son, and We are sure every purchaser will be well pleased. Market gardeners should plant this variety liberally as it is a splendid market sort. Price: Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e;3 qt. 40c, postpaid; pk. $1.50, by express, not postpaid.

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PEAS—Early Varieties Continued

First and Best.—The earliest and most even strain of white extra early peas in existence, maturing so well together that sometimes a single picking will secure the entire crop. Vines vigorous and hardy, one and one-half to two feet high, bearing three to seven medium sized smooth peas of fair quality. The seed is small-sized, smooth, yellow- white. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. 40c; pk. $1.50.

ROBINSON’S SECOND EARLY SORTS

Daisy.—The Daisy is a second early pea of robust habit, vines two feet in height, bearing an abundance of well-filled pods con- taining seven to nine large and deliciously flavored peas. It is one of the finest dwarf early green wrinkled Marrow Peas in culti- vation, and one that ought to be grown in every garden whose owner appreciates peas. Sturdy and branching in habit, requiring no stakes. coming early and remaining late in profitable productiveness, giving green peas of considerable size and of best quality, it is one in the very front rank. Large pkt. 10e, Y%-pt. 15e; pt. 25e; qt. 50e; pk. $1.75.

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Bliss’ Everbearing.—A fine wrinkled sort, about thirty inches high; very ro-

bust, bearing heavy crops of large, well-filled pods; peas of excellent fla- vor. Owing to its branching habit, the peas should be planted about six inch-

es apart. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25c; qt. « 40ce; pk. $1.50.

Bliss’ Abundance.—Remarkably pro- ductive, one and a half or two feet in height; pods three inches long; peas large, wrinkled, of superior quality. Large pkt. 10e; pt. 25e; qt. 40c; pk.

$1.50. LATE SORTS.

Black Eyed Marrowfat.—A favorite variety; grows about five feet high. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 20c3 qt. 35e; pK. 90e.

Large White Marrowfat.—A favorite sort; grows about six feet high. Large pKt. 10c; pt. 20e; qt. 35e; pk. 90c.

Champion of Engiand.—A standard sort; popular in all markets. Produc- tive, high flavored, seeds wrinkled, five feet high. Large pkt. 10ce; pt. 25e; qt. 40c; pk. $1.25.

Pride of the Market.—A remarkable robust sort, 18 to 20 inches high, stiff stalk and very productive. The stalks are covered with the immense pods, and peas from bottom te top. Requires no sticks; wrinkled. Large pkt. 10¢e; pt. 25e; qt. 46e; pk. $1.75.

Telephone.—A tall, wrinkled marrow, very productive and of the best quality, with long pods containing from 7 to 10 very fine flavored peas. Height about 4 feet. Large pkt. 10c; pt. 25e; qt. 40c3 pk. $1.75.

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PUMPHIN

The pumpkin bears abundantly and furn- ishes a great amount of food for cows, hogs, etc. Several of the varieties are used for culinary purposes. They are generally raised between hills of corn but may be planted with success in fields by themselves. They

more properly belong to the farm than gar- den as they readily mix it with and injure the quality of the finer squash or fine crops. One ounce will plant about 25 hills, four pounds to the acre. Plant same time as corn.

Big Tom Field Pumpkins.—This great new pumpkin, the seed of which was offered for the first time last season, is the result of many years’ selection from the old Golden Marrow or Michigan Mammoth Pumpkin. So carefully has the selection been made that the Big Toms will run uniformly to more than twice the size and weight. The skin and flesh are of a deep, rich orange col- or, of excellent flavor for pies, etc., cooking soft and tender. For table use and stock feeding no more profitable or better variety can be grown. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; 144-Ib. 25e; Ib. Toe, postpaid.

Mammoth Atias Pumpkin.—King of the mammoths.—The great prize Pump- kin. This truly colossal variety first came to our attention Some years ago, while visiting France, where we se- cured seed, and distributed it among our customers. The results have been astonishing. No other pumpkin ever introduced has reached such enormous weights and been awarded as many prizes. Hundreds of our customers have raised specimens weighing over one hundred and fifty pounds each, and heaviest ever grown being two hundred and forty pounds. It frequently attains a diameter of over four feet. The flesh and skin are of a bright golden yellow color, very fine grain- ed, of excellent quality, and, notwithtsand- ing its enormous size, is one of the very best pie or table pumpkins. Pkt, 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Tb. 50c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Mammoth Etampes Bright Red.—This giant variety from France is quite celebrated and has ween grown in this country to enormous size. It is a bright glossy red color, a splen- did variety to grow 19r exhibition purposes, Pkt. 5e3 oz. 10ce; %4-lb. 25e;3 Ih. 75e.

Gray Boulogne.—Grows to very large, round size, flattened on the ends; Skin of a

grayish green color; growing to a weight of.

sixty to seventy-five pounds with ordinary culture. PKt. 5e; oz. 10ce3; %4 Ib. 25¢; Th. 75sec. postpaid,

Mammoth Tours of Citroville—A French variety, which is used largely for cattle feeding; it grows to an immense size, often weighing over 100 pounds. Pkt. Se; oz. 10¢e; 144-TIb. 20c; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

Tennessee Sweet Potato.—Bell shaped. Fla- vor is considered superior to sweet potato. Very delicious for pies. Keeps late in the season. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 60ce, postpaid.

Large Cheese.—Superior to Kentucky Field in being adapted to table use, as well as stock feeding. Shape, flat; skin, mottled light green and yellow, changing to a rich cream color. Flesh yellow, thick and tender. Pkt. be; oz. 10ce; 4-Ib. 20c; Ih. 60c, postpaid.

Connecticut Field.—A large yellow variety with a hard shell. Excellent for stock feed- ing. The hardiest of all varieties and enor- mously productive. Pkt. 5e3; oz. 10e; 4%. Ih. 20c; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

Every farmer should put of pumpkins. They are easily cultivated when planted with corn or potatoes. For stock feeding purposes they are unsurpassed, and for pie making during the winter menths—well, what is better?

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Green Striped Cashaw.—Sweet, and better than any Winter Squash. It keeps well; it takes the place here of the Winter Squashes, which are very little cultivated. The striped

variety has been cultivated here for a cen-

tury and never was found north or west, Within a few years it has been brought out by northern seedsmen as Japan Pie Pumpkin,

This is an improvement on the white ca-

shaw, being a mottled green and white strip- ed. The flesh is rich yellow color, solid; fine grained, very thick, excellent for pies and equallv good for baking. They are very hardy and yield a heavy crop. We had this kind grown alongside of the Southern Striped Cashaw and found it one and the same. Price: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10ce; %4 Ib. 20e; Ib. V5e, postpaid.

Green Striped Cashaw

Thirty-three Years of Successful Seed Selling.

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PEPPER

Gne ounce will produce 1,500 plants. A strong, uniform heat is required to germi- nate these seeds, and a thoroughly pulveriz- ed, well-enriched warm soil is necessary to perfect the fruit. When the plants are about 3 inches high transplant into rows 38 feet apart, and allow 2 feet between the plants. -

Ruby King.—A large and handsome va- riety. Under ordinary cultivation they grow meee 6 Inches. Jones by. 3,60. 4. inches. in

diameter; when ripe they are of a beautiful

ruby red color, and are always remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. Pkt. 5e; oz. Zoe; %4-Ib. T5e, postpaid.

Large Sweet Mountain.— Very large and ex- eellent for mangoes. PKt. 5e; oz. 25e; %4 Ib. 75e, postpaid,

Golden Dawn.—A most beautiful golden yellow, making it very beautiful in appear- ance either in growth or for the table. In productiveness they stand at the head of the list. The flavor particularly sweet and mild,

and entirely free from any fiery flavor. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e; %4-Ib? 75e, postpaid. Large Bell or Sweet Bull Nose.—Early,

very large, square form, pleasant to taste,

Pkt.

very suitable for filling with cabbage. Se; Oz. 25e; %4-Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Golden Dawn

Long Red Cayenne.—A late variety; small bright scarlet, cone shaped, pungent pods; as much used for pickling when green as when ripe. PKt. 5c; oz. 25e; 144-Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Red Chili. Small, bright red peppers, very

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Cherry

Red Cluster.—A distinct and beautiful variety, bearing a profusion of bright searlet fruit in clusters in an upright po- sition. Hot and pungent. AS a decora- tive plant for the flower garden or for pots, it will be found very useful. PKt. 5e, oz. 25¢e; 4-Ib. T5e, postpaid.

Celestial. A Chinese variety, useful as well as ornamental. Sets its fruit early,

and continues until frost. When fully grown the fruit is bright scarlet. Makes a plant of striking beauty. PkKt. 5e, oz.

25¢e; %4-Ib. 75e, postpaid.

Chinese Giant—A magnificent new va- riety, the largest and finest pepper in cul- tivation. The plant is about two feet high, of strong, vigorous growth, stocky in habit, very productive, and ripens its fruit earlier than the Ruby King. The fruit averages four inches in diameter, and is of a bright glossy scarlet when ripe. The fiesh is unusually thick and very mild, having none of the pungency of most of the older varieties. The im- mense size of the fruit and its brilliant color render it very attractive and will cause it to sell readily in the market. PKt. 10e, 4-0z. 25e, %-oz. 40e, oz. T5e, %-Ihb. $2.00; Ib. $7.50, postpaid.

hot and pungent; the pods generally used for making “pepper sauce’; very prolific. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25¢e; 4-Ib. 75ec, postpaid.

Tabaseo.—Hottest small bright red. 5e; oz. 2oe; 14-Ib. F5e, postpaid.

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POTATOES

Special Peints on Shipping Potatces.—We always ship potatoes and other heavy goods by freight, excepting when ordered sent by express, or the quantity is such that to send by express is cheaper.

Many people order small quantities, like a peck, to go by freight, thinking the charges will be less. This is seldom the case, as the railroad companies make no rate for less than 100 pounds; therefore, the freight on

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a bushel is just as cheap as on a peck. Pack- ed for shipment, potatoes weigh about: Peck, 20 pounds; half bushel, 40 pounds; bushel, 70 pounds; barrel, 185 pounds. Please state whether you want the potatoes by freight or express, and do not fail to name the station to which they are to be sent. Prices of potatoes by the barrel fluctuate. The prices quoted here are about aS we ex- pect them to be during January, but we will

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POTATOES—Continued

take pleasure in quoting prices at any time upon request, or will fill any orders entrusted to us at lowest prices at the time the order is received.

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Bliss Triumph.—This is the earliest potato that grows, is very hardy and is especially adapted for Southern growers. Its’ great productiveness, handsome color and resist- ance to disease makes it a most popular variety. We secure our stock direct from growers in car load lots by which means we can assure our customers the genuine va- riety at lowest price. By freight or express, not prepaid, pk. 75e; %-bu. $1.25; bu. of 60 Ibs. $2.40; per bbl. of 165 Ibs. $5.00. Write for prices on large quantities.

Genuine Tennessee Triumph.—We were the first to introduce this celebrated potato into the Texas market 25 years ago. It is so well known to Texas growers that a description is unnecessary except to Say that it seems better adapted to Southern soil and gives better results than any othe. variety. We ship direct from the growers in car lots. Price, by freight or express, not prepaid, pk. We; %-bu. $1.25; bu. of 60 Ibs. $2.40; bbl. of 165 Ibs. $5.00. Write for prices on large quan- tities.

Early Ohio.—Our stock of these is of extra fine quality, especially for seed purposes in the Red River district in North Texas, fa- mous for its superior Early Ohio Potatoes. We could not supply the demand for this va- riety last season, and it fully maintains its great popularity as an extra early variety, giving entire satisfaction Wherever grown. The tubers are oval, oblong, round at the seed end. It is an excellent keeper, very productive and of fine quality. Price, by freight or express, not prepaid, per pk. 75c; %=-bu. $1.25; per bu. of 60 Ibs. $2.40; bbl. of 165 Ibs. $5.00.

Standard varieties which we carry in stock and ean furnish at above prices:

Early Rose. New York Rose. Michigan Rose. Peerless,

SEED SWEET POTATOES

Red Vineless.—The best and most produc- tive potato grown. Slips grow quickly after transplanting. Each one is well sup- plied with fibers and requires but little water and attention. This potato will double the yield of the ordinary old vine yam, and is far superior for market or eating. Pk. 40c; bu. $1.50, by express only. Slips ready April and May. 50c per 1600; $3.50 per 1000.

The Pumpkin Yam.—Taking into considera- tion quality and productiveness, the Yam stands at the head of the list. Frequently

when baked the saccharine matter in the shape of candy will be seen hanging to them in strings. Skin and flesh yellow and very sweet. Without doubt the best potato for family use. Price, p. 40c; bu. $1.50; by ex- press only. Slips ready in April and May. 50c¢ per 100; $3.50 per 1000.

The White Yam.—This is the earliest va- riety we have, frequently, under favorable circumstances, giving good sized tubers two months after planting the vine. Very pro- ductive, having given 300 bushels per acre when planted early and on rich land. Skin dull white or yellow, flesh white, dry ard mealy. Price, pk. 49c; bu. $1.50, by express only. Slips ready in April and May. 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1000.

RHUBARB

Rhubarb, or Pie Plant.—Rhubarb (or pie plant, as it is commonly known) should be in everybody’s garden. There is no difficulty in cultivating it, and it yields from year to year of its own accord. For making pies, sauce, ete., it is recognized the world over as one of the standards. Do not fail to order a liberal supply of roots this year. You will be pleased with the results. « PKt. 5e; oz. 15e; 4%4-Ib. 40e;3 Ib. $1.25, postpaid.

St. Martin’s.—One of the earliest as well as most prolific sorts.

Victoria.—Very large, but later than Lin- naeus.

Linnaeus.—Early and tender.

Rhubarb Hoots.—Rhubarb Roots may be planted early in the spring or fall, setting the roots three feet apart each way. It re- quires but little labor; once planted they will remain in bearing condition for five or six years, only requiring a top dressing of ma- nure dug in spring or fall. Choice selected, large roots, with two or three eyes, by ex= press, 2 for 25c; per doz. $1.00; 100 $5.00.

SALSIFY

Salsify.—Salsify or Vegetable Oys- ter is used for soups, also boiled, fried, etc., and possesses the fla- vor of the oyser, for which it is sometimes used as a substitute. Culture the same as for Carrots and Parsnips; flourishes best with longest, smoothest roots, in a light, deep, mellow soil, thor- oughly enriched with well rotted manure. Coarse and ‘fresh ma- nure will cause the roots to grow ill-shaped. Sow early in spring, tn drills a foot or more apart, cov- ering the seed not more than two inches in depth. Thin out to. six inches apart. A

portion of the crop may remain in the ground all the winter, like, the Parsnip. One ounce will sow

75 feet of drill.

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SALSIFY—Continued

Mammoth Sandwich Island.—This is the largest and most profitable Salsify now in cultivation. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 15¢e; 4-Ib. 40e;3 Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Seolymus, Spanish Salsify.—More produc- tive than Salsify. The roots resemble a small parsnip, and will keep through the winter like a turnip. Cultivate like pars- nips. It is eaten like Salsify. Pkt. 10e; oz. 20e; 144-Ib. 85ec; Th. $3.00, postpaid.

SPINACH

Undoubtedly the finest greens that can be grown. There is a big market for gar- deners who supply their customers with Spinach. Texas is the field in which to

raise large quantities for Northern ship- ments on account of rich soil and mild win- It is an abundant yielder.

ters. For sum-

Bloomsdale Spinach

mer use sow early in the spring in deep,

| rich soil; sow in drills about one foot apart,

cover one inch deep. For a continued supply of “greens’’ resow every two or three weeks throughout the season, and for real early spring use sow the winter varieties about the first of September, and protect by covering with straw. Soak seed in hot water before plgnting. One ounce will plant 100 feet of dyill, 10 pounds in drills will plant an acre.

Bloomsdale or Savoy.—Highly popular

ith market gardeners. Bloomsdale is con- sidered the best sort for the South. The leaves are wrinkled in the same manner as the Savoy Cabbage. A crop of this variety weighs much heavier than any other va- riety. It grows very quickly. Fine for fall rou Pkt. 5c; 14-Ib. 10c; Ib. 35c, postpaid.

Round Thick Leaf.—Leaves large and

eshy. An excellent market sort. Good for either spring or fall sowing. PkKt. 5c; 4-Ilhb. ye Ib. 35¢e, postpaid.

Long Standing.—Good for spring sowing. Stands a long time before shooting to seed. Large, thick leaves. Pkt. 5e; %4-lb. 10c; Ib.

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Prickley.—Very hardy and vigorous. Tri- angular, arrow-shaped leaves. For fall sow- Ve PKt. 5e; 144-Ib. 10c; Ib. 35c, postpaid.

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ictoria.—Much later than Long Standing. A fine variety for spring sowing. The leaves are very heavy and of an almost black green color; of the Savoy type. It can be used when all other sorts have “gone to seed.” PKt. 5e; %4-Ib. 10c; Ib. 35e, postpaid.

New Zealand.—Makes a luxuriant growth all summer. In appearance, entirely dis- tinct from other spinach, but its quality is very desirable. Pkt. 5c; 4-Ib. 10e; Ib. 35c. postpaid.

RADISH

Radishes must make a rapid growth to be For early use seed should

inches apart and half an inch deep. For an early crop in the open ground, select a sandy soil, and a warm south border, under the shelter of a fence or building, if possi- ble, and sow thinly in drills ten inches apart. For a succession sow every two weeks until September. A lot of fresh sandy loam from the woods is better than manure for the rad- ish crop. Good radishes can not be grown in heavy soils. As soon as the first leaves appear sprinkle with soot or ashes to save them from the little turnip fly. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; ten pounds to the acre.

Usxira Early Deep Scarlet Turnip.—Of ex- tremely quick growth, maturing in about three weeks. Leaves very short, rendering them particularly adapted to forcing under glass; of superior flavor, crisp and tender; skin deep carmine red; very attractive. Also a splendid sort for the home garden. Price, pkt. Bes OZ. 10¢e; 144-Ib. 20¢e;3 Ib. 50e, postpaid.

Long Bright Searlet or Cincinnati Market. —The brightest and handsomest scarlet rad- ish grown. It makes roots fit for use in twenty-five days from time of sowing and

remains in good condition until fully grown, when it is large and crisp. Tops small. Pkt. Be; oz. 10c; %4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c, postpaid.

Extra Early Deep Scarlet Turnip

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RADISH—Continued

Early Searlet Globe.—As a forcing radish the Early Scarlet Globe has established a reputation as the leading sort—the best in every way. It is handsome in form and color—a beautiful oval, and rich scarlet. The amount of its foliage is small compared with other varieties, and small for the size of the radish. The peculiar merit of this variety as a forcing radish, is that it will bear the heat requisite for forcing without becoming pithy or spongy. The flesh is crisp, tender, juicy, and mild. It is equally as good for open garden culture as for forc- ing, and therefore it commends itself equally to the amateur and to the market gardener. PK 5e; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 206c; Ib. 50c, postpaid.

White tipped, beau- having a white tipped

arly Searlet Turnip. tiful searlet variety,

tail, or root. Very fine. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10¢e;3 ¥4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c, postpaid. Philadelphia White “Box.’—Is superior

nd entirely distinct from many early white turnip radishes. Remarkably short top, rapid growth, perfect turnip shape, extra fine quality, showing no disposition to be- come pithy with age. Its short top and rapid growth especially fit it for growing under

glass. PKt. Se; oz. 10ce; 4-Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c, posppaid. Early White Olive Shaped.—Clear, white,

crisp and mild flavored. PkKt. 5e; oz. 10e; %4-=

Tb. 20c; Ib. 6O0c, postpaid.

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French Breakfast

Uso Breakfast.—Or scarlet olive-shaped White Tip. Very tender and beautiful. Fine for open ground or forcing. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e; 4%4-itb. 20c; Ih. 50c, postpaid.

Viens White Vienna, or Lady Finger.—A ery excellent variety with long, very smooth, white roots which are crisp and tender and is one of the most desirable of

the white summer sorts. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 Ib. 20c; Ib. 50c, postpaid.

4 /Chinese Rose.—The standard variety; roots “M@ylindrical, or largest at the bottom, taper- ing abruptly to a small top. Skin very

flesh PKt.

smooth and of a bright rose color; firm, crisp, tender and quite pungent. 5e; oz. 10c; 144-ib. 20c; Ib. 50c, postpaid.

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Chartier Radish

LAs Chartier, or Shepherd.—Although

this American variety is too large for forc- ing, it is one of the very best for sowing outdoors. The roots are in good condition for the table very early and continue hard and crisp until they reach a diameter of about an inch and a quarter, thus affording good roots for a much longer time than any of the preceding varieties. The long, cylin- drical roots are scarlet-rose in color and gradually taper and shade into white at the tip. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4-Ib. 20e; Ib. 50c, post-

pai

Improved Triumph.—The new forcing or extra early radish is a most distinet novelty. The small, round, pure white roots are beau- tifully marked with spots and dashes of carmine. The tops are small and it matures about as early as any variety in cultivation. Desirable on account of its distinct beauty, earliness and good quality. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10e3 %4-Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00, postpaid.

earlet Turnip.—Round, about an inhe in diameter; skin scarlet; flesh white.

[Avnite Turnip.—Similar to preceding ex- cept in color; less pungent.

ellow Turnip.—Similar to above; except

in color.

UMvooa's Early Frame.—Similar to Long carlet, but shorter, earlier, and adapted for forcing.

All above, price, pkt. 5c; oz. 10c3 4-Ib. 20¢c3 Tb. 50c, postpaid. j

ong Black Spanish.—Lareg, long; one of the hardiest; oz. 10ce3; %-Ib. 20¢e;

Seurlet China.—One of the best fall and winter varieties; a favorite with market gar- deners. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14-lb. 20c; Ib. 60c. postpaid.

Round Black Spanish.—One of the best or winter use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; 4-lb. 20¢; Jb. 50c, postpaid.

keeps until spring. Pkt. 5e;3 Ib. 50c, postpaid.

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THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

SQUASH

It is useless to plant squash until the soil is quite warm, and all danger from frost or eold nights is over; as they make a very rapid growth there is no necessity for haste in getting the seed into the ground. Squash likes a rich soil and it is best to manure in the hill. Plant a dozen seeds in each hill, and when danger from “bugs” is over pull up ail but three or four. A mellow, warm soil is best. For such sorts, make hills four or five feet apart each way, and for the running Kinds twice that distance. Squash are in two classes,

Summer and Winter. The Summer are used when young and tender, and the Winter when well ripened will usual- ly keep till spring. Winter Squash should be ripened thoroughly,

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they will be watery and lack sweetness and |

richness, and will not keep through the winter. One ounce of early varieties for fifty hills and two ounces of late will plant fifty hills; three to four pounds per acre.

Winter CrooknecKk.—An old and ~wwell- Known variety. Will often Keep good until the crop is gathered the following year. Pkt. oe; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 25e; Ib. Sde.

Hubbard Squash

Hubbard.—The most popular of all the |

winter varieties; an excellent keeper. More largely grown as a late sort than any other It is of large size, often weighing § to 25 lbs. Color bluish-green, occasionally marked with brownish orange or _ yellow. Flesh fine-grained, dry and excellent flavor. It can be had in use from September to May. PKt. 5e; oz. 10e; 14-Ib. 30ce; Ib. $1.00.

Mammoth White Bush Seallop.—A well known variety of dwarf habit and upright growth. Color creamy white, excellent for

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LEONARD’S MAMMOTH RUSH SCALLOPED?

table use while young and tender. The fruit is a beautiful, clear waxy white instead of the yellowish-white so often seen in the old Early White Bush Scallop and is superior to that variety in size and beauty. PkKt. ie; oz. 10e; 4-Ib. 25e; Ib. S85d5e.

Mammoth Yellow Bush.—Closely resem- bles the preceding except in color, which is dark, rich, golden yellow. The squashes are of the finest quality and extra large size. PRt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 25e; Ib. Sde.

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Crookneck Squash

Giant Summer Crookneck.—This is very early and grows to a large size, often 18 to 20 inehes long, and is a beautiful bright yellow. It is a profitable sort for market, Keeps bearing all summer and commands good prices. It needs to be farther apart than the other bush varieties. PkKt. 5e; oz.’ 10e; Y%-Ib. 25e3 Ib. Sd5e.

Ft. Stockton, Pecos Co., Tex., March 5, 1906 Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas:

My Dear Sirs:—The seeds and plants re- ceived and in fine condition. We are well pleased with them, especially the flowers; they reached us in such good condition. Will be only too glad to recommend your firm to those wishing to order plants.

Yours very truiy, MRS. STANLEY WILSON.

Thirty-four Years of Successful Seed Selling ~—

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42 THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS,

TOMATOES

Seed Grown by Expert Growers Specially for Us.

An ounce will produce 1,500 plants; 4 ounces will produce enough for 1 acre. They do best on a light, warm, not over rich soil; and success depends to a very © great extent On securing a rapid, vigor- ous, unchecked growth the early part of the season. Transplant as soon as the plants are fit to handle into shallow boxes, setting them 4 to 5 inches apart. When strong and stocky, set out in hills 4 feet apart. By training the vines on trellises or other supports they will be more productive, and the fruit will be of much better quality.

Spark’s Earliana.—The earliest and best large smooth red tomato. Our experience with this new and most valuable variety confirms all that has been claimed for it. Market gardeners in this vicinity are enthusiastic in its praise, and grow it for early market in preference to any other variety. It is a full week ahead of all others. The plant is of strong and vig- orous growth, setting its fruit freely and in great abundance. The fruit is not only remarkable for its earliness, but for its large size, perfect form, bright red color, and delicious flavor. It ripens clear to the stem, and does not crack. Its solidity and fine quality are quite equal to the best medium and late sorts. Pkt. 10c; %-oz. 20c; oz. 35e; %4-Ib. $1.00; Tbh. $3.50.

Livingston’s Perfection.—It is shaped like the Acme, somewhat larger, the same flavor, fully as early, perfectly smooth, blood-red in color, with more flesh and fewer seeds. A heavy cropper, and produces more and larger fruit at the close of the season. PKt. 5e3 oz. 20c; 44-lb. 60e; Ib. $2.00.

Livingston’s Favorite.—It is the largest per- fect shaped tomato in cultivation, has no green core, is aS smooth as an apple, never cracks af- ter ripening. It is a brilliant dark glossy-red color, ripening all over and through evenly. It has not so much early ripe fruit as some varieties, but it bears continuously till frost. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14-Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.

New Dwarf Stone.—This splendid new va- riety is one that will meet with general fa- vor, eSpecially with those whose gardening space is limited. The strong, upright growth allows very close planting. In small gar- dens the plants may be set 18 by 24 inches apart and yet produce an abundant crop. The shape of the fruit is perfect, with a good skin, which is free from cracks about the stem end. It is very solid, ripens evenly and is of most excellent quality. The Dwarf Stone is double the size of the Dwarf Cham- pion, equally as early, and fully as prolific,

consequently much more productive. Pkt. Dc; oz. 20e; 4-Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00. Atlantic Prize—This is the largest,

smoothest, best flavored and brightest col- ored extra early tomato. Vine medium size, with few leaves, very hardy, bearing the fruit low down on the stem and in enormous clusters, which ripen all together. Those whose trade demand that they have a large, smooth, good flavored, very early fruit, will find this variety to be just what they want.

Beauty.—We have been selecting this to a larger, smoother fruit than the _ original stock, and think we have made it the smoothest and best of the large purple sorts. Vine large, vigorous and heavy bearers; fruit large, uniform in size, very smooth, color of skin purplish pink; flesh light pink and of excellent flavor. While we think the color weak for canning, it is used consider- ably for this purpose. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4=-Ih. — Dd0c; Ib. $1.75.

Buckeye State.—A late, purple fruited va- riety, and we think one of the best late sorts. The vine is exceptionally strong growing and vigorous. It should be given more room than most varieties. Fruit very large, round, smooth and of good quality. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20e; 144-Ib. 75e; Ib. $2.50.

Dwarf Champion.—Dwarf and compact in habit, the plant growing stiff and upright, with very thick and short-jointed stems, re- | quiring no stakes. Often sold as Tree To- mato. Can be planted as close as three feet. As a cropper it is unsurpassed. Color same as Acme. Perfectly round and smooth. Pkt. 5e; OZ. 25¢c}3 14%4-Ib. 85e; Ib. $3.00,

Ibs. each, of rich

extremely de-

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TOMATOES—Continued

Ponderosa—This grand new variety is a monster of the Tomato family, the tomatoes often _ weighing 2 to 3

bright crimson eolor and all solid meat; exceptional- ly free from seed;

licious in flavor, whether used raw or cooked; a sin- gle tomato is enough for a meal. Very desirable for family and mar- ket purposes, PKt. Be; oz. 35ce; 4-Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.00.

Crimson Cushion is the earliest large tomato. A continuous and late fruiter. Of immense size and as smooth as an apple. Ripens thoroughly all over, the stem end coloring as well. Almost seedless and as solid as beefsteak; prodig- ious bearer.

The “Crimson Cushion” is more symmet- rical in shape than the ‘Ponderosa,’ and is much thicker through from stem to “blos- som end; in fact, so marked is this char- acteristic that it is frequently almost round. The color is brilliant scarlet-crimson, un- tinged with purple, and ripens up almost completely to the stem. The “Crimson Cush- ion,’ like the “Ponderosa,” is almost seed- less. The flesh is firm and “meaty” and of Superb quality. It is enormously prolific and early for so large a tomato. Pkt. 10ce; oz. 30c; 14=-Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50.

The Tree Tomato.—This tomato has be- come the favorite with nearly all the large srowers, especially in East Texas; over 75 per cent of this variety was raised for the Eastern Market. keepers and more prolific than any other. These grow very large and smooth. For shipping they are without exception the very best. Our seed is direct from the grower, 1906 crop, and true to name. PKt. de; oz. 20c; 144-Ib. TSC3 Ib. $2.50.

Non Pius Ultra.—The best tomato in the world for an early tomato; it ripens ten days earlier than any other; the color is bright red. It is very productive, ripe and out of the way before other kinds are ripe. PEt. Se; oz. 20e; %4-Ib. 50ce; Ib. $1.75.

They are also the best |

PONDEROSA

A fine solid, smooth, ear- ly variety, medium size, red, with a purplish

Improved Acme.

tinge. It has become quite popular for pri- vate gardens and with canners. PKt. 5e; oz. 15e; 4-Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75.

Peach.—<A distinct and attractive tomato, resembling a peach in shape, size, bloom and color. It has a delicacy of flavor not found in other varieties of tomato. Fine for pre- serves, etc. PKt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4-tb. 75c; Ib- $2.75.

Improved Trophy—A standard late varie- ty; fruit very large, rich deep red, gener- ally smooth; very solid and of excellent fla- vor. Fine for canning. PKt, 5e; oz. 15¢e; 4-Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75.

Yellow Pilum.—Shape uniformly oval and perfectly smooth. Color lemon yellow. Used for preserves. PKt. 5c; oz. 30ce; 4-Ib. $1.00.

Red and Yellow Pear-Shaped.—Fine for preserving and pickling. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e; 4%4=-Ib. 90e.

Strawberry, or Winter Cherry.—A distinct species, with small fruit encased in a husk, much prized for preserving. PkKt. 5c; oz. 25e.

TURNIPS

Turnips grow to their greatest perfection in England and France.

We import our

seed direct from these sections in large quantities.

The attention of our customers and friends is called particularly to the fact that much worthless Turnip seed is being seld. We handle none but the very best selected seed.

Culture.—For spring crop sow the early flat varieties, very early. For fall or main

crop sow any time there is moisture in the ground from August to October. All sorts grow well in the fall. One ounce will sow

200 feet of row; two to three pounds are required for an acre.

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yee or Purple-Top White Globe.—An improved va- riety of the purple top tur- nip; globular in shape, of fine appearance, a good keeper of excellent quality, and equally desirable for table or stock. Pkt. 5e; oz.

pestpaid.

Wa Extra Early Purple-Top Milan.—A white variety, purple-top and strap leaf. This, with the White Mi- lan, is the earliest of all turnips. Remains in good condition a long while. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 20e3

- 60c, postpaid.

New White Egs.—A quick-growing, egg-shaped, perfectly smooth, pure white variety, growing half out of the ground, with small top and rough leaves. The flesh is very sweet, firm and mild, never hayv- ing the rank, strong taste of some white varieties. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; 144-Ttb. 15e;3

- 45e, postpaid.

Early White Flat Dutch.—A most excellent early garden variety and largely used in the Southern States. Root medium sized, flat, color, white; very early, sweet and tender. It is desirable for table use, PKt. 5e; oz. 10ce; %-Ib. 15c; Ib. 45e, postpaid.

Pics Early White Milan.—The earliest of

Among the finer turnips this takes the first rank by its unexcelled earliness and its beautiful shape. It is so smooth and neat as to look polished by hand, and the scant short (entire) foliage forms a becoming or- mament to the fine root. PKt. 5e; oz. 10e; rib. 15c; Ih. 60c, postpaid.

Pomeranian White Globe.—Immense white, globe-shaped roots, in rich ground frequent- ly attaining the weight of 12 pounds. Con- sidering this size, it matures early. A very Zood autumn variety for both table and stock. Pkt. Se; oz. 10ce; 4-Ib. 15ce; Tbh. 45e,

stpaid.

(7 ee Top.—Grown only for tops, which are used for greens or salad in the South, also for stock pasturage. PKt. Se; oz. 10¢; %-Ib. 15e; Ib. 45e, postpaid.

weet German.—A globe-shaped white va- riety of good quality, either for table or feeding. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 15¢e; Ib. 45e, postpaid. urple-Top Strap Leaf.—The leading, stan- ard American variety. Good for early spring and fall use. Color, red or purple above ground, white below. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; %4=Ib.

i5e; Ib. 45e.

Large White Norfolk.—A standard sort, usually grown for feeding stock, but though a little coarse in texture it is of very good quality for the table. The roots are large, spherical, or slightiy flattened and very white. It is allowed to stand during the winter in the South and Southwest, where the tops are used for greens. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 10c; %4-th. 15ce; Th. 45c, postpaid.

Cow Horn or Long White.—This variety is

[pure white, except a little shade of green at the top, and is carrot-like in form, growing nearly half-out of the ground and generally slightly crooked. It is delicate and well- flavored, of very rapid growth and has ob- tained considerable favor as a market sort for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10¢; 4%4-Tb. 15¢c; ib. 45c, postpaid.

Yellow Fleshed Sorts

rge Amber Globe.—One of the best yel- ow-fleshed varieties for a field crop for

TURNIPS— Continued

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Purple and White Top Milan

stock. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; | color of skin yellow, top green. Grows to a large size, is hardy, keeps well and is a

- good cropper, very popular in the South. wee Be; oz. 10c; %4-Ib. 15e; Ib. 45c, postpaid. Purple-Top Yellow Aberdeen.—Roots me- dium sized, round;; fiesh pale yellow, tender and sugary; the plant is hardy, productive and keeps well. It is an old esteemed va- riety, considered as approaching very nearly to the Rutabaga in hardiness and firmness of texture. It is valuable for feeding cattle,

for which use it is extensively grown. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10ce; 4-tb. 15e; Th. 45¢e, postpaid.

Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga ; Description next page.

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TURNIPS—Continued Ruta Baga

Anyone who raises stock should not fail to grow a large supply of Rutabagas for feed- ing purposes, as they are superior to any other root vegetable grown for cattle, hogs, sheep-dand horses. They are indispensable.

inproved Purple Top Ruta Baga.—One of the best of the Swedes in cultivation; hardy and productive; fiesh yellow, of solid tex- ture, sweet and well flavored; shape slightly oblong, terminating abruptly; color

deep |

purple above and bright yellow under the

ground; leaves small, with little or no neck;

perfect in form, rich in flavor and first-class |

in every respect. Price, pKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 15¢; . 45e, postpaid.

range Jelly, or Golden Ball.—One of the |

most delicate and sweetest yellow fleshed turnips.

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PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS. 45

and of most excellent flavor; egg-shaped. Keeps well, and as a table variety has no superior. PKt. de; oz. 10c; 4-Ib. 25e; Ib. 40e, postpaid.

ROBINSON’S SIX OUNCE TURNIP COLLECTION

The most popular collection of seeds we ever offered. We sell thousands of them. On receipt of 25 cents we will send you one ounce each of Early White Flat Dutch, Extra Early White Eggs, Purple Top Globe, Yellow Aber- deen, Purple Top Rutabaga, and South- ern Seven Top, postpaid. This gives you 6 ounces of the finest varieties, early, medium and late. The greatest seed buyer’s bargain we have ever offered. Don’t delay. It’s time to plant them now.

VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS

We grow plants and roots, and can supply all the va- rieties listed below in the proper season:

Vegetable Roots

ASPARAGUS Per 1000 Conover’s Colossal, 2-year-old roots, per

doz. 25eF pers t00, 375G ££ &..B..2 32444 6 50 Palmetto, 2-year-old roots, per doz. 25c;

UE eh Renn ee R LS See aS wo aie, a! 0 6 50 Columbian Mammoth, 2-year-old roots,

PEE daz p20 Der TOM T5e. 2.4. sms bo ee 6 50 Barr’s Mammoth, 2-year-old roots, per

doz. 25¢e; per 100,. He: .~8326022i0G..: 650 Robinson’s Giant 2-year-old roots, per

NO ie eae TUM CO eh a. cies is = Saece cic are 8 50

Horseradish, 2-year-old roots, per doz.

25c; per 100, 90c¢.

Rhuberb Roots, strong roots, per doz. $2.00.

Rhubarb Roots, small roots, per doz. $1.00.

Jerusalem Artichoke, per bu. $1.50. doz. $1.00.

large quantities of vegetable |

Please notice: We send vegetable plants and roots by express only at buyer’s expense. Special prices to buyers in large quantities.

Vegetable Plants -

Per 1000 Cabbage, “all seasonable varieties, per dezafie per £00 % O65 72523.%35..... $3 50 Caulifiower, all seasonable varieties, per dez.¢ 2065 per 6 A00,-, 51.00. oa s,. yi seen 7 50 Celery Plant, all seasonable varieties, pen; deze bes perst00Q; 15C@iass sz ae .l. 6 50 Ege Plants, all leading varieties, per adozt "20C2 per S100 Ste2S . 5 cc ce ccs awe 10 00 Pepper Plants, all leading varieties, per COZ en TOG sePer 100s. 11 min sicys, 65,6 scum shavers 750 Tomato Plants, all leading varieties,

ready in February, March and April,

per“aez. 10c; per £00, SVe?. A... 35 OR... 3 50 Lettuce Plants, all leading varieties,

per, doz... 190es3 mer 1 0bs 40c.2e25G. .txS. JL. 3 00 Mint Plants, per doz. 75c. Strawberry Plants, all leading varieties,

Per NdOZ-1De; POE W106, THC... as - 2seye oe 6 00 Sweet Potato Slips, per 100, 50c....... 350

SWEET, POT AND

MEDICINAL HERBS

A few Pot Herbs and Sweet Herbs should |

have a place in every vegetable garden. Every cook and every good housekeeper Knows the value of the little patch of herbs upon which she makes daily drafts in the Summer, and which furnishes such a nice collection of dried herbs for winter season- ing, without which the Thanksgiving turkey would searcely be worth the having; while as domestic medicines several kinds are held in high repute. A very small space in the

Pkt. Mmine per iip.. oe, per OZ. 10C..... 2... 3. 5 MMe BCE UL. GOCL a ce a Oe ee sleet 5 wwe Seek. Mer’ OZ.” ZUG... .".°.°.-.°.% Pre 5 porate. «per 67-0 156 20 0!5). go.0 eligqaud 238 5 Caraway, per Ib. 7d5c; per oz. 10c....... 3D Sa TSS ey ee ie eee 5 Coriander, per Ib. 75c; per oz. 10c......... 5 oe ER ae NB Tee os icy os wh kis, 0 weet etn. slope orem sie 38 5 Fennel, Large Sweet, per oz. 10c....... 5

garden will give all the herbs needed in the family. The culture is very simple; and the best way is to make a little seed bed in the early spring and set the plants out in a bed as soon as large enough. As a general rule it is best to cut the herbs when in fiower, tie them up in small bunches, hang in the shade to dry. We will give a list of the herbs generally cultivated and prized. Of some kinds we furnish roots, as will be seen below:

Pkt. Hoarhound, per 0Z. 25C..........22e0200- 5 Hop Seed, per oz. $1.50...............2-. 25 FEyssop, ‘per “622 "25e¢. DRAM. Sta A Ae de 5 Lavender, per 0Z. 20C............200200- 5 Majoram, Sweet, per 02.20c............. 5 Rosemary, per oz 40c......: FEL IAS, atts he 5 Hue, - per OZ. 20C 25S Fe. JA ob ae 5 Saffron, péerdez 10¢. t/... PO SGU 8.4... 5 Sage, per Ib. $1.50; per oz. 15c............ 5

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SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL HERBS—Continued

Savory, Summer, per oz 15c........... peed. Pett Savory, Winter, per oz. 20c............. ea Sorrel, French, per 0z. 15c........ 0.00 penn: TANS, DClpeOA5g WUC rds oe mi en eee ee eee 5 Thyme, Broad-Leaved, or Winter, per oz. S0¢: KENPO is > SESE Bue ewes a PSE Summer, Der OZ. 0806 «sists ccs dee 5 Wormwood, per 0Z 380C...........0.eeee 5

Lavender, roots, by mail, doz., $2.00; each 20 Sage, roots, by mail, doz. $2; each....... 20

Castor Oil Bean—For ornament and medi- cine; 6 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. Chervil— Pkt. 5c.

Holt’s Mammoth Sage—The plants are very strong growing, the first season at- taining one foot in height, and spreading so that a single plant covers a circular space three feet in diameter. The leaves are borne well above the soil, keeping them clean; they are very large and of unusual sub- stance, strong in flavor, and of superior qual- ity. It is perfectly hardy, even in New Eng= land, and attains still larger growth the second season. It is the most desirable sage, but never seeds. Prices: 3 plants for 25¢; 7 for 50c; or 15 plants for $1.00, sent safely by mail, postpaid.

PEDIGREE TOBACCO SEED

' Write for Prices in Quantity

Sumatra—Vigorious sort of Spanish origin, producing cigar wrappers of the highest quality, especially popular with Southern growers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e.

Havana—Very choice cigar variety grown from the finest seed imported from the ‘Vuelta de Abajo” district’ in Cuba. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; %4-Ib. $1.50.

Improved White Burley—This variety is especially valuable to manufacturers, either for cut or plug tobacco. It is often used for wrapper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e; 4-Ib $1.

Improved Yellow Pryor—The leaf is soft and tough, like French kid, commands top prices. PkKt. 10e; oz. 50c; 4-Ib. $1.75.

Yellow Oronoko—A reliable old yellow va- rieyt grown for more than 50 years. PkKt. 10ce; oz. 40c; %4-Ib. $1.50.

Blue Pryor—The genuine James River fa- vorite, rich shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4-Ib. $1.50.

Sweet Oronoko—For first-class plug filler, makes the best sun-cured natural chewing leaf. Pkt. 10e; OZ. 40c; 144-Ib. $1.50.

Robinson’s Special Seed Collections

Our Special Offer is composed of the very Choicest Quality of New Crop Seeds. The varieties have been carefully selected for Southern Home Garden use and will please every purchaser.

20 Packets

1 Pkt. Sure Head Cabbage..... 5 1 Pkt. Premium Flat Dutch Cabbage 5 1 Pkt. Early Eclipse Beet ........ 5 1 PkKt. Early Scarlet Horn Carrot.. 5 1 Pkt. Arlington White Spine Cu- CUTMDEI co tecsrs ce ree eee a a Sere oreeteters ore 5 1 Pkt. Ex. Early Valentine Beans G OUMIGES) sac <p sonalete etansus,4 caotous’S cusporene - 5 1 Pkt. True Southern Collard! “42: 35 1 Pkt. Wonderful Cabbage Lettuce. 5 1 Pkt. Rocky Ford Cantaloupe..... 5 1 Pkt. Jones Jumbo Watermelon... 5

Robinson’s Half=Dollar Vegetable Collection

50 Cts.

1 Pkt. Seminole (Ex. Harly) Water-

melon 14. . AIDS LG. .ersK . 5 1 Pkt. Georgia Rattlesnake Water-

MELON, .aevie seks oe eens 6 a. 5 1 Pkt. Chinese*Mustard’~-7......«:.-. 5 1 PKt. Prize-Taker=Onion. oe 5 1_ Pkt Wihite: VelvetsOkran ee ata 5 1 Pkt. Early Long Scarlet Radish... 5 1 Pkt. Mammoth White Bush Squash 5 1 Pkt. New Stone Tomato.......... 5 1 Pkt. Pride of Market Peas (2 02.) 5 1 Pkt. Purple Top Globe Turnip.... 5

For 50c we will send the above 20 packets of seeds by mail. No change will be made in this collection.

$1.00 Home Sarahl Collection }

Pt. Ex. Early Valentine Beans. Pt. Pride of Market Peas Oz. Early Eclipse Beets Pkt. Trucker Cabbage

Pkt. Sure Head Cabbage Pkt. Big Boston Lettuce Pkt. Ponderose Tomato Oz. Radish Mixture Pkt. Australian Brown Onion. eas «ag 1 Pkt. Arlington White Spine Sau

cumber

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1 Pkt Chinese (Mustarde ans es ..me - 5 ; Pkt. Mammoth White Bush Squash 5 1 Pkt. Georgia HaLtlesnass Water- iz

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1 Oz. Purple Top Globe Turnip b= $< 10

1 Pkt. Rocky Ford Cantaloupe .... 5

1 Pkt. True Southern Collard ..... 5 $155

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CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS AT ONLY 3 CENTS PER PACKET

We offer a selection of the leading vege- | table seeds at 3c per packet, and at a cor- respondingly low price by the ounce and

pound. For this purpose we have secured large stocks, all of high class strains. They are better than box seeds at the grocery store, one-half of which, on the average, are yearly returned unsold, and a commission of nearly one-half of the net sales is paid to the groceryman; yet the box business profitable. They are far better than the free

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seeds distributed by the government, an abuse now grown so great as to seriously affect the legitimate seed trade, and ruins some of those engaged in it, while the mis- erable quality of seed distributed aggregates a great loss to those who use it. In short, these 3-cent seeds are first-class commercial strains, though they may not come up to our special selected and high bred strains offered in this catalogue. We offer them in competition with free seeds and box seeds.

ALL SEEDS ON THIS PAGE AT 3c PER PACKET.

Asparagus, Mammoth—A fine large, strong growing sort, good for heavy or light soils. Oz. 10ce; Ib. $1.

Artichoke, Globe—This is cultivated for its unopened flower-buds, which are cooked like asparagus. Oz. 25e.

Beet, Improved Early Blood Turnip.—Very fine quality, and an old popular sort. Oz. 10c; Ib. 50c.

Beet, Improved Long Smooth Red—Long, handsome roots of finest quality. A great eropper and a good Keeper. Oz. 10e; Ib. 40e.

very Heavy

Carrot, Improved Long Orange—A popular variety for stock feeding. eropper. Oz. 10e; ib. 60ce.

Cabbage, All-Seasons.—As the name would indicate, good for all seasons—early, medium or late. A sure header and long keeper; quality very fine. It is a remarkably good new sort. Head large and solid, round with flat top, finest quality, and ready for market almost as early as the standard early sorts. Oz. 15e; Th. $1.50.

Cabbage, Early Express.—Fine, quick growing sort, and a favorite everywhere. Oz. 10e; Ib. $1.25.

Autumn Giant.—Extra large 50e.

Cauliflower. and fine. Oz.

Celery, Boston Market.—One of the very |

best. Oz. 10e3; Th. $1.00.

Cress, Extra Curled—An appetizing relish of fresh, piquant taste, often added to let- tuce and other fresh salads for variety. Very easy to grow and can be sown in any little nook or vacant spot. Oz. Se; Ib. 40c.

Cucumber, Green Prolific Pickling—A stand- ard of pickling variety, with slender, dark green fruit, very crisp. Oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00.

Cucumber, Improved Early Russian.—One of the most valuable. It is so very dwarf, hills need to be only three feet apart, yet it is one of the most prolific varieties of all, and that in hot, dry weather that crisps nearly other variety, root and branch. Oz. 10e; Ib. $1.00.

Egg Plant, Improved Spineless.—It is of the N. Y. Purple type, but much larger in size, and of the richest glossy purple color. In quality it is unsurpassed. Its stems and leaves are devoid of spines and the plants can be handled without discomfort. Oz. 25e.

Ground Cherry.—Something like the old Husk Tomato. Easily grown on any light soil and very prolific bearers of tender little fruits, each enclosed in a husk. For pies, sauce and preserves they are much liked, and if left in the husk will keep a long time in a cool, dry room. Oz. 10ce.

Lettuce, Big Boston.—A very handsome, large-growing variety of rich golden yellow eolor. Good quality, grows quickly and is ready to use early. Oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00.

Lettuce, Curled Simpson.—A fine sort, still able to hold its own against all newcomers. In every respect this is a first-class sort, and always. popular. Oz. 10e; Ib. $1.00.

Muskmelon, Cannon Ball—A very profit- ahle sort to grow, as they .will yield 3,000 to 4,000 melons to the acre, and these large, handsome ones, of sweet, delicious flavor. Popular with both buyer and seller. Oz. 10e; Ib .60c.

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VEGETABLE SEEDS—Continued.

All Seeds on this page at 3c per Packet.

Onion, Yellow Danvers—A fine standard va- |

riety. Oz. 10c; Ib. $1.00. Onien, Southport Red Globe—Fine globe- shaped and good cropper. Oz. 10e; Ib. $1.25. Pepper, Large Bell—A ffine old standard sort, large, bell-shaped. Oz. 15e; Ib. $2.00. Pumpkin, Large Cheese.—An old standard sort, and a grand variety for large field crop. Oz. 10ce; Ib. 50e.

Radish, Early Searlet Turnip—aA fine, quick growing early radish, of fine eating qualities. Oz. 10c; Ib. 60c.

Squash, Hubbard—Another ffine winter squash that keeps well nearly all winter. Shell hard and flinty; pale green in color. Flesh a brilliant orange-red; very dry and rich in flavor. A fine baking variety. Oz. 15c; Ib. Tse.

Squash, Mammoth White.—This sort is good for summer and winter use. Thin skinned, fine grained and of very pleasant flavor. Will keep almost any length of time. Oz. 10e; Ib. 60c.

Sweet Corn, Mammoth—Immense ears of superb quality; very late. Can scarcely be omitted from any first-class garden. Pt. 20e; qt. 35e.

TREE

*The following are the best adapted va- rieties for the South. We will be glad to quote prices on any other kinds you may desire. Send us your list. Please note that all tree seeds germinate very slowly.

Catalpa.—For the formation of timber on plantations, no tree excels the Catalpa. It is adapted to almost all soils and situations. It is of exceedingly rapid growth, on our Northwestern prairies its success is remark- able. It is easily transplanted. It is free from insects and diseases. It makes splendid timber for posts, cross ties, ete. Its flowers are beautiful, its foliage is large and hand- some. We know of no other tree that can be planted to better advantage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e; Tbh. $1.50, postpaid.

Cottonwood.—One of the quickest growing trees in cultivation. It is well adapted to any location. Its lumber of recent years has come into great popularity and commands high prices, when grown in quantities. Pkt. ne; oz. 10c; Ib. $1.50, postpaid.

Black or Yellow Locust.—One of the most beautiful and valuable trees adapted to the South. It is noted for its rapid growth of hard and durable timber; succeeds well in most Southern locations. For posts they are grown along the avenues and highways, where they answer the triple purpose of post growing, shade, and ornament; also in the pastures, where it thrives while interfering but little with grass production. Then, too, there are many untillable spots, that are now producing nothing of value, that could make good returns if planted in black locust sprouts and made to grow the post timber for the farm or to sell to the neighbors.

For the avenue or highway they should be set about ten feet apart and should be as even in size as possible to make a pretty row. One strong point the locust has over other deciduous trees is that its foliage makes but

_Tomato, Beauty—Esteemed as the perfec- tion of a tomato. Extremely early and a great cropper. Fruits large, smooth, without green spots or core, and almost entirely free from cracks or rotten spots. Oz. 15e; Ib. $2.

Tomato, Peach—A distinct, medium sized tomato, of very peculiar but pleasant flavor. The fruit of this tomato is about the size and shape of a peach and is of soft, peachy-

red color. Oz. 15e3; Ib. $2.00.

Turnip, Early Flat Dutch—Clear, white skin and juicy, crisp fiesh. A fine sort for either market or home garden. Oz. 5e; Ib.

45e.

Turnip, Purple Top Ruta Baga—0Oz. 5c; Ib. 45e.

Watermelon, Mountain Sweet—A fine old sort, so deliciously sweet and tender that it will almost melt in one’s mouth. The best variety for the extreme North, where few watermelons succeed. Oz. 10e; Ib. 60c.

e Watermelon, Phinney’s Early—An _ early, oval variety, prolific, sweet and crisp. One of the best. Oz. 10e; Th. 60c.

SEEDS

little litter on the lawn or avenue. Then, too, they are ornamental, especially so when in bloom. In the pastures they afford suffi- cient shade for the stock, and being of much more value than most of the trees used for this purpose they should replace them. Pkt. oc; Oz. 10c; Ib. 40c, postpaid.

Honey Locust.—This is a very pretty three and is covered with long spines, hence it is much used as a hedge plan. Makes a rapid growth, is splendid for fuel but is not so good for timber as it is not considered dur- able. Scald seed before planting. Pkt. 5e;

oz. 10¢e; Ib. 40c.

Sycamore.—This is one of our most valuable native trees. It. finds its greatest growth along streams or other moist localities. Makes rapid growth, is easily transplanted, and valuable for shade on lawns or avenues. Pkt, de; oz. 10c; Ib. 40c, postpaid.

Osage Orange.—A native tree that has been generally introduced over the country from its extensive employment as a hedge plant. The best way to prepare the seed for planting is to soak in a running creek until it com- mences sprouting, then plant like any other | seed. Another way to sprout is by putting it in a vessel, and covering it daily with warm water, until the sprouts come up. We prefer the first method. Proper time to sow is in April or May. PkKt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 40c,

postpaid. Write for price list on large quan- tities,

Russian Mulberry.—A valuable quick-grow- ing, native tree, is easily cultivated, | hardy, makes fine hedge if kept cut

back. The berries are fine for fruit, and it is planted by many as a feed for birds. The timber makes good posts and the lumber is used for cabinet work. PKt. 5c; oz. 20¢3

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HIGH GRADE FARM SEEDS

We purchase clean and sell enormous quantities of Field Seeds such as Corn, Wheat,

Oats, Barley, Alfalfa, Grass Seed, etc.

If you are a buyer you cannot do better, quality and price considered, than to order

from us.

The market is constantly fluctuating, but if you entrust your order with us, you will

always be certain of securing lowest market prices.

If you have a choice crop of seed of any kind to sell, -send us samples and get

our prices.

NOTICE:

Farmers and Planters who require large quantities of Field Seeds, please

mail us list of your actual requirements and we

will take pleasure in making you

PRICES. : : :

SPECIAL

SELECT SEED CORN

The farmer and planter can not exercise too much care in the selection of Seed Corn for planting. Over half of that sold in the

various stores being nothing more than the | but |

ordinary quality for feeding purposes,

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possibly better screened. We have made the | growing of seed corn one of our specialties |

for more than thirty years, and send out

samples perfect in both appearance

is no brand of corn more popular than ours |

for the Southern Country.

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In husKing the finest and purest ears only are selected, and when thoroughly dry the small points are taken off before shelling. Our samples are then thoroughly tested to ensure growth. This continued selection has increased both the size of the ear and grain of every variety of field corn sold by us. Our seed corn is raised in Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Northern and Western Texas, and Mexico, being selected from varieties that have produced from seventy-five to one hun- dred bushels per acre.

It Pays to Plant the Best Strains of Corn.

The farmer’s foundation for success de- pends upon his corn yield. Let us urge you to stop planting the old worn out varieties. You Know the result of experience with them. The cost of the change is too great, you may think, but such is not the case. For example, figure out the cost of poor seed corn, even were it free, compare it with the cost of good seed corn. You get 30 or 40 bushels. per acre from your old, worn. out

Our new varieties will yield you 10 to 15 per cent more than that amount. The new kind is about 99 per cent better in appearance, which is quite an item when it comes to marketing. It is about the same per cent better in vitality, which is quite an item also when it comes to feeding, and then your time and labor. One kind requires the same amount of cultivation as the other.

varieties.

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Holloway’s Sunflower Corn

THE GREAT 90-DAY CORN

THE LARGEST; BEST AND MOST PRODUCTIVE EARLY YELLOW CORN EVER DISCOVERED.

Introduced by us some seven years ago, has proven to be the very best Yellow Corn for the South. The demand for this variety is in- creasing so rapidly that extensive prepara- tions have been made for 1907, which we hope will enable us to promptly supply our large and growing trade.

The wondrous beauty of Holloway’s Sun-= flower Corn attracts universal attention. The stalk grows about 8 feet high, the ears growing midway on the stalk, making it just right for easy gathering. The ears are large, well filled to the end with from 16 to 20 rows of large, golden and yellow grains, with medium to small cob, insuring early drying out of the ears. Making it in all the most perfect type of corn ever introduced to Southern farmers. Price: Pk. 50e; %4-bu. 80c; bu. $1.50, by freight or express at buy=

er’s expense.

Eight pounds will plant an acre.

NOTICE

Owing to the heavy de= mand for Holloway’s Sun= flower Corn this season, we urge our farmer friends to order early. We are now booking orders.

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ROBINSON'S WHITE PERFECTION CORN

THE GREAT 75 DAY YIELDER

INTRODUCED BY US FOR THE SEASON OF 1906, HAS CREATED THE GREAT- EST SENSATION OF ANY WHITE CORN EVER GROWN.

The most wonderful new variety of Corn ever introduced to the Southern farmer. We have purchased the entire crop of the orig- inator for 1907, which is a large one, still we question our ability to supply our de- mand.

Grown in North Texas it is entirely ac- climated and will yield a full crop the first year. We are certainly proud to be able to give the farmers of the South something that = we Know is desirable.

Description—Robinson’s White Perfection fs a White Dent Corn, growing on stalks about 8 feet high. all stalks being heavy yielders, none of them barren. Hars grow about ten inches long, being thick and uni- form in appearance, with 16 to 18 rows of very large kernels, as shown in cut. Cobs well filled over the tips. Matured to roasting ears this year in 75 days from day of plant- ing. Do not fail.to give it a trial. You will never have known the pleasure of grow- ing big early white corn until you try this variety.

Price: Sample Pkt. ic; Ih. 25e, postpaid; by freight or express, 8 Ibs. (sufficient for planting one acre) 50c; pk. 75e; 144-bu. $1.25; bu. $2.00.

Early Golden Beauty—This is one of the largest grained and most handsome varieties of yellow corn that we have ever seen, The ears have bright golden yellow grains, of remarkable size and completely filled out to the extreme end of the cob. The cob is un- usually small; when broken in half the grains will generally reach across. The richness of color and fine quality of grain make it very superior for grinding into meal. ‘The ears are easily shelled, although the Kernels are firmly on the ear. The stalks take a strong hold in the ground and grow vigor- ously to a height of 8 to 10 feet. The ears are not liable to smut or rotten ends. Ma- tures in about 105 days. Price: Pk. 40¢; 1%4-bu. 75e3; bu. $1.35. By freight or express at buyer’s expense. Write for prices on large quantities.

St. Charles—An old, well known variety. Is peculiarly adapted to bottom land, but does well on prairie or upland in a favorable sea- son. A valuable sort for ensilage, owing to its heavy leaf growth. Grains are pearly white, deep, and set on a red cob with 18 to 24 rows. We always have a large demand for this variety from customers everywhere. Price, pk. 45e3; Y-bu. 80c; bu. $1.45. By freight or express at buyer’s expense. Write for prices on large quantities.

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SELECT SEED CORN—Contined

“LILY OF THE WEST” WHITE CORN

D. K. HAYES

D. K. HAYES, The Eminent Breeder of Acclimated White Corn.

We take pleasure in introducing to our friends this veteran breeder of Texas Accli- mated White Corn. We always like to in- troduce a man that has “made good.’ We say without fear of contradiction that in his efforts covering a period of sixteen years in expert corn breeding, no man in the South has been more successful. Wherever his corn has been exhibited, it has not had anything approaching a successful competitor.

In the organization of the Texas Corn Breeders’ Association, he is recognized as the most eminent White Corn Breeder in the South, and for this reason. was requested to take a leading part in the Association.

We are pleased to announce that we have for the season of 1907 been selected to repre- sent this most valuable introduction, having purehased his entire crop. Mr. Hayes has chosen to call his celebrated white corn The Lily of the West, and as such we present it to our customers. In giving a description, will say that it has a short, thick-set ear with red cob, varying from nine to eleven inches in length with 16 to 18 rows to the ear of beautiful deep grains well filled over end of cob, grains deeply dented, showing an abundance of sugar, therefore making splen- did roasting ears of large size. Stalk about 8 to 9 feet high, all bearing, in fact, is the most prolific variety in the South. This year matured into roasting ears in 62° days from date of planting, enabling it to mature before dry weather sets in.

Price: Pkt. (2 0z.) 5¢; Ib. 25e3 postpaid. By freight or express: 8 Ibs. (enough for planting one acre) 60c; pk. $1.00; bu. $2.50.

Hickory King—This white field corn has the largest grains, with the small- est cob, of any white corn Known. So large are the grains and so small is the cob that on an ear broken in half a single grain will almost completely cover the cob section. It is ofa strong, vigorous growth; the stalks are deeply rooted, taking a firm hold in the ground and stand upright. It yields splendid crops on light soil, and is undoubtedly one of the most productive white field corns in existence. Frequently grows with two ears to the stalk. Makes a splendid quality of meal. Matures in 100 days. Price: Pk. 50c; 1%4-bu. 80c; bu. $1.50.

Iowa Gold Mine—Combines the good qualities of all Yellow Dent varieties. Matures medium early. Ears good size and symmetrical. Color, a bright gold- en yellow. Grain very deep; cob small and therefore dries out very quickly as soon as ripe.

Everyone who has tried it is enthusiastic in praise of this variety, and it has received everywhere the most cordial endorsement as “one of the vdest,” and “the most profitable variety ever grown.” It yields 60 to 62 Ibs. from 70 Ibs. of ears. Price, Pk. 40c; 42-bu. %5e3; bu. $1.35. By freight or express at buy- er’s expense.. Write for prices on large quan- tities.

Mine—This variety possesses

Iowa Silver many of the characteristics which have made the Iowa Gold Mine such a favorite, except in color—being pure white, with deep grains

and small cob. Stalks grow 8 to 10 feet in height, and ears set well down towards the ground. Medium early. Every stalk bears an ear and many times two. Fodder light, bred essentially for grain. A grand variety for Southern farmers. Price, pk. 45e; 44-bu. 80c; bu. $1.45. By freight or express at buy- er’s expense. Write for prices on large quan- tities.

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MEXICAN JUNE CORN

SELECT SEED CORN—Continued

Early Leaming.—One of the best general purpose varieties in use to-day. Classed as 20 days in ripening. Have known it, under favorable conditions, to mature in less time. Any farmer wishing to plant for general crop cannot do better than when he selects this variety. Price: Pk. 45e; %-bu. 80ec; bu. $1.45. By freight or express at buyer’s expense. Write for prices on large quantities.

Champion Earity White Pearl—An extra early pure white Dent variety. Very produc- tive and exceedingly heavy. The grains are extra deep and wide, two of them will more than span the cob, which is small. The ears grow large and long, weighing from one to one and one-half pounds each; filling out to a remarkable degree at both ends of the cob. The cob is white and of medium size. The grain is pure white, heavy and long, with the rows set close together. It makes a good meal corn, and being soft is also good for feed. The Champion White Pearl matures in 75 days, thus giving early roasting ears in the spring and is also planted late for fall roasting ears. On account of its many good qualities, the Champion White Pearl will give entire satisfaction wherever it is grown and for whatever purpose. We highly recom- mend it for a general crop of white corn, as it has been tried year after year, under all conditions and given satisfaction. Price, pk. 45e; 144-bu. 80ce; bu. $1.45. Write for prices on large quantities.

Mexican June Corn—tThis variety has be- come a known quantity among the most pro- gressive farmers, having proven itself worthy of a high place in the hearts of Southern growers. There are only a few localities in Texas and Mexico where the true sort can be found, and we have been fortunate in securing a limited quantity, which has given our cus- tomers the highest degree of satisfaction Description: The genuine Mexican Dwarf va- riety grows 6 to 8 feet high, has medium size grains, and matures about 30 days earlier than the tall variety which we can fur- nish when wanted. None of the varieties should be planted before June ist, and will come to maturity and make splendid yield as late as July 15th. It has the drouth resist- ing qualities possessed by no other corn, and at times during drouthy periods wilts and looks ruined, yet with the cool nights of August and September it recuperates to a truly surprising degree, and matures into splendid yields. Remember not to plant too early. June ist to July 15th is the proper time. Price: Tall wariety, Tb. 15e; pk. 50e3 bu. $1.75; dwarf, ib. lide; pk. 50c; bu. $1.75.

Bloody Butcher—A very attractive variety, having ears well filled with blood-red grains. The ears are very large and the yield is exceedingly heavy, especially on heavy soils. Price, pK. 50c; 14-bu. 80c; bu. $1.50.

Strawberry—This is one of the best va- rieties for Texas, being a large grain, large eared variety, and those who have planted it praise it very highly. Price, pk. 50c; 144-bu. 80e; bu. $1.50.

Kansas Sunflower—This variety has proven itself admirably adapted to Southern plant- ing, a number of our customers having re- ported 100 bushels to the acre. Has the reputation of maturing in 90 days. Ears of uniform shape, with large grains of fine golden color. Price: Pk. 40ce; %4-bu. 70c; bu. $1.25.

Giant Yellow Gourd—This celebrated corn is a most wonderful producer, reports hav- ing reached us of its yielding 120 bushels per acre in Dallas County. It is one of the finest yellow varieties ever introduced in the South. Try it. Priee, pk. 60c; 12-bu. $1.25; bu. $2.00.

Giant White Gourd—Has same producing qualities as the yellow above described. Price, nk. Qe; 14-bu. $1.25: bu. $2.60.

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Select Seed Corn—Continued

White Dent—An old and much sought for variety that never fails to satisfy those who are acquainted with prolific yield and early maturing habits. Price, pk. 40e; 14-bu. TS5C3 bu. $1.35.

Yellow Golden Dent—A very early variety and yields very prolific crops. A grand va- riety. Price, pk. 40c; 1%4-bu. 75e; bu. $1.35. $2.00, by freight or express.

Great Brazilian Flour’ Corn—One of the greatest novelties ever introduced. Originated in Brazil, where it constitutes the principal food of the inhabitants. It is truly a mar- velous plant. For years our seed was always exhausted before the season ended, so great was the demand. You are sure to like it. It grows 8 feet high, and from one kernel sends enough stools to produce 100 ears. Its strong points are:

1. Twenty-five barrels of flour can be grown from one acre, and this flour is of as fine a grade as is made of wheat, which is five times aS much as wheat produces per acre.

2. The bread and biscuits baked there- from are fully as palatable as from any flour known.

3. When boiled in a green state it has no superior among sweet corn, while its yield is thrice that of sweet corn.

4. Matures in all latitudes where corn ripens.

5. Cultivate as you would corn, allowing two kernels to a hill.

6. It yields at the rate of 100 bushels

of green fodder per acre, for cattle, of the most delicious, sweet, tender, juicy, nu- tritious food we have ever seen. Indeed, it seems as though this will soon rank as the greatest fodder producing plant in the world.

7. This is a wonderful corn. It makes flour-in quality equal to wheat. Of course it is not so white, but oh, what delicious cakes, rolls and biscuits. For flour, plant 10 Tbs. per acre. For fodder plant 15 Ibs. Price, Th. 20c, postpaid. Pk. 50c; bu. $1.50, at buyer’s expense. Write for prices in larger quantities.

Branching Dhoura Corn—yYields from 6 to 16 stalks from one seed. Being allied to sugar cane, cattle, horses and hogs will eat it ravenously. The Rural New Yorker says: “Though, during the severe drough, corn dried up within a few feet of it, the Branch- ing Dhoura suffered but very little, produc- ing from 4 to 12 branches, and grew sturdily from 6 to 10 feet high. If cut down it starts again with renewed strength. It yielded at the first cutting at the rate of 68 tons to the acre.’ Plant 5 tbs. of seed corn per acre. Price, th. 20ec, postpaid. Pk. 50c; bu. $1.50, at buyer’s expense,

Squaw Corn—Quite a popular novelty, hav- ing a long, slender ear, with a variety of colored grains—red, white, blue, speckled, presenting a very novel and pleasing ap- pearance. Makes fine roasting ears; will make two crops when planted early and late. Some stalks yield two or three ears. Try it. It will please vou. Price, Th. 20c, postpaid; pk. 50e3; bu. $1.50, by freight or express at buyer’s expense.

FORAGE CROPS

By reason of its extremely rich soil and equable climate, there is no crop on the farm that should receive so much of the farmers’ attention in Texas and the South as Forage. The many varieties and easy culture of this variety of crop renders it entirely possible for every one to be not only well supplied for home use but the revenue from them can be made quite con- siderable. It is therefore of the utmost im- portance that a close study be made by farm-

ers in every community in order to obtain those forage crops best suited to his particu- lar locality. We have made a special study of the various seeds for this particular branch of industry and have introduced many varie- ties during our thirty-two years in business. We therefore confidentially feel that our cus- tomers can fully rely upon the following va- rieties as being peculiarly adapted to Southern planting.

KAFFIR CORN

See Illustration on following page

This is a non-saccharine sorghum with erect stalks, wide foliage, low growing and much prized on account of its drouth resisting qualities and grows luxuriously in sections where ordinary corn fails entirely. The yield per acre is from 30 to 60 bushels of seed according to the season, this seed is valuable for stock and poultry and when finely ground renders a fair quality of flour. The fodder makes a large yield of forage and is much more easily handled than corn, as the stalk is stout, withstanding wind, does

not tangle and branches from top points,

instead of the roots. It is usually sown in

rows 3 feet apart and requires from three to five pounds per acre.

White—Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, mak- ing straight upright growth with stalky stem, wide leaves. Price, Tb. 20c, postpaid. 20 Ths. 50e; 100 Ibs. $1.50, by freight or ex- press. j

Red—tThis variety grows taller than the white, the stalks more slender and juicy. Heads long and slender, measuring 1 to 2 feet. The seed is red and yields well on poor land, and ripens earlier than the white. Price Tb. postpaid, 20c. 20 Ibs. 50c; 100 Ibs. $2.00, by freight or express.

BROOM CORN

Specially Grown For Seed.

For several years this has been @ very profitable crop, worth $80 to $160 a ton. An acre gives 800 to 1,000 Ibs. of brush and about 40 bushels of seed, worth nearly as much as oats for feed. 46 ¥bs. to the bushel.

Improved HEvergreen—Grows about 8 to 10 feet high, stands up well and is entirely free from crooked brush. The fiber is long and fine. Its great value to growers is the fact that it will not get red in the field

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before it is cut, but is strictly a green va- riety of brush, commanding highest price. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 20c; 4 Ibs. 75c, postpaid; pk. 75e; bu. $2.50, by express or frenght.

Extra Early Japanese—This is the earliest broom corn in existence; matures in about 75 days when planted late. Have seen some that was planted July 17th and ready to cut October ist. It is just the kind for early market. It has withstood dry weather better than any other variety. Brush is fine and long. PkKt. 10c; tb. 20c; 4 tbs. 75e, postpaid; pk. 75e; bu. $2.25, by express or freight.

BROOM CORN—Continued

California Golden—An excellent standard variety, grows a very fine brush of good length, and is free from the large center stem. Bleaches very evenly, even in the sun. PkKt. 10c; ib. 20c; 4 Ibs. 75e, postpaid; pk. 60c3 bu. $2.25, by express or freight.

Gentine Dwarf—Grows from 3 to 4 feet high, with straight, smooth brush. Princi- pally used for making whisks and brushes. Pkt. 10ec; Ib. 20ce; 4 Ibs. 75e, postpaid; pk. 75ec;3 bu. $2.75, by express or freight.

KAFFIR CORN—See Description previous page

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MILO MAIZE

See Illustration on following page

Yellow—This wonderful fodder plant has done much for Southern farmers, withstand- ing drouth as no other forage plant will, so much that it will produce two crops most any year, however drouthy, and is a splendid feed for all kinds of stock, heads and foddef both being used. It is enormously produc- tive and will yield from 50 to 75 bushels per acre, besides the enormous crops of fodder, grows 8 to 10 feet high. No farmer should neglect this splendid crop. Five pounds will plant an acre; plant in rows and thin out Same as corn. Price, Ib. 20c, postpaid. 20 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $2.00, by freight or ex- press, at purchasers expense.

Dwarf Yellow—This variety is said to be better than the tall sort. Matures earlier, roots easily plowed up; is a certain crop maker. Grows 3% to 5 feet. Five pounds

will plant an acre, usually planted in rows and thinned out same as ordinary corn. Price, Ib. 20c, postpaid. 20 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $3.00, by freight or express at purchasez’s risk.

Jerusalem Corn.—Another splendid grain crop for drouthy sections growing from 3 to 5 feet high, making one large head on main stalk and several smaller ones on the side shoots. The grain is pure white and nearly flat; grain is sometimes used for household purposes. One of the most satisfactory crops for both grain and forage. On rich soil has made a yield of 75 bushels per acre first crop, and a second crop many times grows from the old stumps, producing a third as much more, making it a paying crop and should not be neglected. Price, lb. 25c, post- paid; 20 Ibs. $2.00, by freight or express at buyer’s expense.

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MiLO MAIZE—See Description on previous page

BUCKWHEAT

Silver Hull-—This improved variety is much

better than the old sort. It is in bloom longer, matures sooner and yields double the quantity per acre. The husk is thinner, the corners less prominent, and the grain of a beautiful light gray color. The flour is said to be better and more nutritious. Lb. 25e, postpaid; bu. 48 (ibs.) $2.50.

Japanese.—This variety has been raised here with good results. It is early, very productive, and the rich, dark brown kernels are twice the size of any other Buckwheat, yielding a superior flour. Owing to its branching character, only half as much seed is required per acre; the straw is much stiffer and stands up better. Lb. 25e, postpaid; bu. (48 Ibs.) $2.50.

FLAX

When grown for seed sow One bushel per acre; if fiber is wanted, sow at the rate of two or three bushels. The soil. should be well cultivated. Lb. 25e, postpaid; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.

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SUGAR CANE--(sorGHUM)

Sorghum

There are two kinds or varieties of sugar cane, one for manufact- uring and the other for fod- der. It is plant- ed extensively in the South and grows lux- uriantly, has great drouth- resisting quali- ties and should be more largely cultivate d. When sown broadcast re- quires 1% to 2 bushels per acre when drilled 1 peck per acre, Plant from March until July.

Karly Or-

ange. — Has.

large, heavy stalk, is very juicy therefore best adapted for syrup. When sown thickly makes very good hay; matures about two weeks later than amber.

Price, lb. 20c, postpaid; pk. 30e. Larger quantities mar- Ket price,

Early Amber.—This is considered one of the best varieties for feed, matures very early, is much relished by stock on account of the sweetness of both stalk and leaves. It is an elegant feed for dairymen and stock- men, and many times two or three crops per season are raised; has small stalk and is therefore not best for syrup. Price, Ib. 20e, postpaid; pk. 30ce. Larger quantities market price.

Red Top African.—This variety is a very rank grower producing heavy yield of fod- der also makes splendid syrup. Priee, Ib. 20ce, postpaid; pk. 30c. Larger quantities market price.

TEXAS SEEDED RIBBON CANE

This variety closely resembles the genuine Ribbon Cane as raised from cuttings. Custo- mers who purchased seed of us this season report yields running from 400 to 600 gal- lons per acre. It is a very tall grower, the stalks ranging from 12 to 15 feet; the stalks are also very large, which accounts for the enormous yield. The quality of syrup is su- perior to the best sorghum. It matures from August 20th to Stpember ist, or nearly two months earlier than the Ribbon Cane. Price, lb. 25e, postpaid. By freight or express. Ib. 15e; 10 Ibs. 75e. Write for prices on large quantities.

Texas Seeded Ribbon Cane

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COW OR FIELD PEAS

The great Soil Improvers—The greatest economy crop for farmers.

Tow Peas are almost indispensable in the South, but their worth is not generally rec- ognized. Most remarkable benefits are be- ing realized by those who grow them, in great improvement in the soil and increased capacity of farms to yield stock and grain crops. They largely dispense with all kinds of fertilizers. Make good land more produc- tive. Make poor land good land. For pas- ture and hay are of inestimable value. More fattening than corn. Roots penetrate deep in the soil. Grow well on poor soil and rap- idly enrich it. Positively the more of these peas you grow the richer the soil becomes, even if you remove the crops.

All varieties of Cow Peas, like clover, are air plants, differing from clover in having much larger leaf development, therefore ex- tracting much more fertilizing elements from the air while the roots extend deeper into the soil and bring the potash to the surface, which combined with nitrogen makes nearly the complete fertilizer. They may be sown any time during the year after frost until August and turn the entire crop under when in bloom or any time thereafter.

How to Use Cow Peas

For Hay.—Sow early in the spring on ground as prepared for oats or corn, 1 to 1% bushels per acre broadeast and harrow in, or drill with grain drill. Cut when peas are forming and cure as clover. If the ground is not wanted for a different crop don’t disturb it. Then the roots will throw up another erop, which may be pastured or turned under in the fall for fertilizer. Follow with wheat and notice the grand results. The yield of

‘hay is 2 to 5 tons per acre and the ground is | benefited.

Cow Peas and Millet may be mixed. Sow

_, one-half bushel of peas broadcast, then follow

| with half bushel of millet per acre; they will grow together. Cut for hay when millet seed is in the dough. Cure thoroughly as other hay.

_ Cow Peas and Sorghum.—tTreat same as above, ecxept use six quarts of sorghum (cane seed) instead of millet.

Corn Peas and Kiffir Corn.—Sow one bushel of Cow Peas and follow with one-fourth bushel of Kaffir Corn to the acre; follow same instructions as above. One advantage of sow- ing cow peas with other crops is in the fact that they are supported off the ground, make a larger growth and can be harvested better and cleaner.

For Pasture—Sow any time from. early spring until July| Turn stock on after they are well developed, but preferably after peas are nearly matured, when the stock, particu- larly hogs, will derive full benefit from the

crop and fatten quicker and yield better qual-.

tty of pork than if fed On corn.

Cow Peas and Corn—A popular economical and profitable way to use cow peas is to sow them in your cornfield. First plant your corn about four feet apart in rows (the plants may stand close in the rows and have the usual number of plants per acre), when the time comes to lay the corn by, drill the peas be- tween the rows of corn. (Whip-Poor-Will and Black we recommend), All the varieties are fine for table use.

Varieties

Prices are liable to change. We will send latest price-list and prices on application. Bags are free. We will always sell at the lowest prices.

Improved Whip-Poor-Will—A favorite early bunch-growing variety, has brown speckled seed, which are more easily gathered than from the vine-growing sorts. This variety is a prime favorite on account of its early maturity and habit of growth. Price, pkt. 10e; pt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 65c; bu. $2.00.

Large Black-Eye—They make a profitable crop to grow for picking the dry peas for sale in the market during the winter, at the same time make an excellent soil im- prover, being similar in growth of vine and action of roots upon the soil as the Black and Wonderful. PkKt. 10c; qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.75.

Clay—A favorite variety in many sections. Makes a growth of vine similar to the Black Pea, but is later in maturing. Suitable for

hay, pasture and seed fertilizer. Pkt. 10c; qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25. Wonderful or Unknown—This makes an

enormous and remarkable growth of vines, but requires the full season to make its crop. In yield and growth of vines, it surpasses any of the varieties of cow peas, and it yields very largely of the shelled peas. Pkt. 10ce; qt. 60c, postpaid; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25.

Red Ripper—A popular variety and the hardiest of all. Seed in the lower South will lie in the ground all winter and come up from the self-sown seed. Growth of vines medium in length, making good hay and for- age. It can be sown early while the ground is cold if desired, but is a late pea in ma- turing. Price, pkt. 10c; qt. 30e, postpaid; pk. 75e; bu. $2.50.

Early Black—This variety is a favorite in northern latitudes. It matures early and 1s suited for late planting. One of the best for improving land and most valuable as a forage crop, making an enormous yield of rich and nutritious feed. It yields more largely of

shelled peas per acre than most others and

avery strong top growth. Price, per pKt. 10¢; qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 60c; bu. $2.25.

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COW PEAS—Continued

Mixed—When sowing for pasture or fer- tilizer we recommend a mixture of varieties. They are usually cheaper, besides if the sea- son does not suit some varieties, others will do well, thus insuring a good growth. Pkt. 10ce; qt. 30e, postpaid; pk. 60c; bu. $2.00.

Cream Peas—This is the most beautiful table pea we have ever had the pleasure of offering our customers. It has given the best satisfaction of any variety we have ever of- fered for table use, and very deservedly so, as there are none that can surpass it in splendid flavor. In point of yield, they double

the well known Black Eye, command a higher price on the market, cook quicker and are in every Way superior to it as a table sort. It grows in bunch form; peas are of a cream color. We hope all our customers will try this grand pea, and we feel sure you will be pleased with it. Price, pkt. 10c; qt. 35e, post- paid; pk. SGec; bu. $3.00.

Lady Peas—Very small seeded but strong growing and prolific pea for table use. Peas are creamy white and of the finest quality. Price, pkt. 10c; qt. 30c, postpaid; pk. 75e; bu. $3.00.

HOLLOWAY’S IMPROVED SAND OR WINTER VETCH.

(Vicia Villiosa)

several years ago we pro- cured from Eu- rope a quantity of this grand

seed (which is a variety of stock peas) which was dis- tributed gen-

eustomers throughout the country, with iam GSW lmalke ai g satisfactory re- sults. So great- ly has the de- mand increased for seed that many orders have been un- filled. It is a most rapid grower with very little mois- ture, thriving wonderfully. It withstands the heaviest frost, can be sown in spring, or pre- ferably fall, say 30 pounds of vetches and 25 pounds of rye, which will make. splendid winter pasture.

Winter Vetch When sown in the spring it makes the very

best hay, equal to alfalfa. It is a great start- er and when sown in rows will soon cover the ground making a complete net-work, yielding a tremendous amount of fodder.

As a fertilizer it has few equals, enriches the soil very quickly and can be plowed under twice in a season.

When intended for hay it should be left standing until the blooms have mostly ma- tured into pods with some of the seed well formed, the crop is then ready for the mow- er, yielding according to soil from 5 to 7 tons per acre.

Don’t fail to try it, for in our belief you will reap results not before dreamed of, not only giving crops, but greatly enriching the soil as quickly as can be done in any other way. Our seed is specially grown. The demand is large and we advise early orders.

Price, Tbh. 25e, postpaid; 10 Tbs. $1.60; 100 Tbs. $15.00, by freight or express at buyer’s ex- pense.

forage plant |

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SOY OR SOJA BEAN

Also called Soya Bean, Coffee Bean, Coffee Berry, Japanese Jaavaa Coffee, American Cof- fee Berry, Etc., Ete.

The Soy Beans have demonstrated a great farm value in the past few years, and could be profitably grown to a much greater ex- tent.

We have the following from the U. S.

Department of Agriculture.

“The stems alone are too coarse to make good hay, but are covered with such a dense growth of leaves and are so prolific in fruit that the hay is prized highly, especially for milech cows and for fattening animals. The yield of green foliage is very heavy when grown on good soil, and the yield of beans is from 20 to 30 bushels per acre. It is one of the best legumes for the silo, as it can be more easily handled for the cutter than can plants like clover or cow peas.”’

“Being a quick maturing annual, it will prove especially helpful for those who cannot grow clover. A crop of Soy Beans can be produced between spring and autumn frosts anywhere in the States.’

A crop of Soy Beans grown on land that will make 40 bushels of corn per acre will, if plowed under, put $16 worth of fertilizer matter per acre into the soil..

Land that will make 1% tons of timothy or clover, will make three tons of Soja Bean hay, worth more per ton than timothy.

Culture.—The soil may be prepared as for corn. Nitrogenous manures have proven bene-

ficial. The seed may be sown broadcast with the wheat drill, in rows 16 to 24 inches apart, or with the corn drill, to be ceulti-

cated as corn, one-half bushel per acre. Soy Beans may follow a crop of rye or barley or be sown in the standing corn at the time of the last cultivation, if weather is season- able. If sown in corn put in two rows of Soy Beans between each two rows of corn. Sow about two pecks to the acre in rows, like corn, and cultivate, if seed is desired. For pasture, soiling or hay, sow four or five pecks to the acre. To harvest for seed cut off or pull up the plant when the first pods begin to open and thresh them as soon as dry. In threshing remove econeaves and run cylinder slowly or the seed will split. Price, pkt. 10c; Th. 20c; 4 Ibs. 75c;5 by freight or express, 4-bu. $1.00; bu. 83.00.

Don't you think it’s worth something to-you to order from a house with 34 years of Experience ?

80 THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

VELVET BEANS

This properly belongs to the pea family, is a climbing plant of extremely rapid growth, attaining a growth of 35 to 50 feet, branching widely and covered with heavy foliage. Like all of the pea family it enriches the soil to a remarkable degree and is highly recommended for planting in erchards for fertilizing.

Culture—Plant in rows four feet apart as soon as danger of frost is past. leaving them

DWARF ESSEX RAPE

There are millions of acres of good land that lie idle part or all of the year to run to weeds that can be sown to this Rape at slight expense, and produce the finest feed imaginable, and at the same time improve the soil.

When once introduced the trade increases rapidly on account of its merits.

We can not improve on the recommenda- tions of the Department of Agriculture, therefore quote from their Circular No. 12 as follows:

“Under ordinary field conditions Rape reaches a height of from 1% to 4 feet, and the strong growing roots penetrate the soil ‘to a considerable depth.

For its best development Rape requires a rich, moist, loamy soil, and will usually do well on any but light sandy soil or stiff clays, in general, a soil that will produce a good crop of turnips, cabbage, wheat or corn, will be suitable for Rape.

“Throughout the Northern States gener- ally, seeding may take place from the first of June or possibly earlier, to the middle or last of July, according to the season and locality. In the South the seed may be sown in spring and fall. Under favorable conditions three to four pounds of seed per acre will be sufficient, and will never be necessary to use more than five pounds per acre. The seed should be planted in drills far enough apart to allow cultivation. Often fine Rape may be grown on land that has already produced a crop of some of the early maturing cereals, such as rye, oats, or barley. As soon as the crop of grain is removed the land is plowed or disked and at once seeded to Rape. Field peas and other early maturing forage crops, or rye or winter oats that have been pastured off in spring may also be followed by Rape with profit-

able results

Another practice which is com- ing into favor in some sections of the country is to sow Rape in the spring with some grain crop, such as wheat, allowing the former to take possession of the field when the latter has been removed. This method is es- pecially satisfuctory when succu- lent forage is desired for fal\ feeding. Rape may be also be sown in the corn field just be- fore the last plowing, as is often done with turnips, rye and win- ter wheat. The Rape is usually ready for use about 8 to 10 weeks from the date of seeding. Sheep and swine may be turned into the field and allowed to remain until the Rape is pastured off.

one foot apart in the rows and two or three plants in a plaze. Tue growth is rapid, the foliage dense, and by fall the dead leaves make a mulch several inches deep. Splendid for stock of all kinds, which are very fond of it. In s9me sections the beans are ground and builed ior stock food. Price, pt. 20c; qt. 35c,postpaid. Pk. 80e; bu. $3.00, by express or freight at buyer's risk.

Rape has a high feeding value. It makes an excellent feed for fattening sheep and swine and for producing an abundant flow of milk from milch cows. Rape can be used to good advantage as a part of the rations for animals that are being fed in pens for market or for the show ring. It is also a valuable food for young lambs at weaning time. By beginning as early as practicable in the spring and seeding at intervals of two or three weeks, a continuous succession of Rape can be produced throughout the period when the permanent pastures are most likely to be short. Rape will endure quite severe cold weather and thus will lasta long time after the ordinary pasture grasses succumb to the frost.”

There is much adulterated and not true seed on the market. There is only one va- riety of Rape valuable for this country, and it is the Dwarf Essex. Therefore prospective ? purchasers should use caution in buying. We > offer the genuine, carefully grown for us in England, at prices so low as can be af- forded, quality considered. Price, by mail, pkt. Se; Ib. 20c; 4 Ibs. 75e. By freight or express, per Ib. 12c; 5 Ibs. 40c; 10 Ibs. 75c; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

Do not send North for your seeds and plants when you can do better by buying from us.

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SUNFLOWER

Mammoth Russian—It is grown for its seeds, which are valuable food for stock, par- ticularly poultry, also for parrots. Is con- sidered the best egg-producing food known. Poultry eat it greedily, fatten on it, obtaina bright, lustrious plumage, and strong, healthy condition that fully illustrates the wonder- ful benefits from its use. Can be raised as cheaply as corn, having yielded at the rate of 120 bushels per acre. Single heads measure from 12 to 22 inches across, and contain an immense quantity of seed. Can be sown any time up to middle of July. PKt. 5e; Ib. 20c; 4 Ibs. 75e. By freight or express, 5 Ibs. 40c; 10 Ibs. 75c; 100 Ibs. or more, 6c per Ib.

AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH

A forage plant for alkali soils, and regions subject to periodic drought.

This is a most wonderful forage plant, as it will grow freely in arid and alkali lands that will produce no other vegetation, yield- ing a marvelously liberal foliage, which is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. It is of ereeping habit. From 20 to 30 tons of green fodder have been harvested from one acre. It has further been proven that after three or four crops have been grown on alkali land the soil is then capable of producing any other vegetation. In many sections of the State this in itself is of priceless value. This plant has been very extensively tried the California Experimental Station,

' where single plants grown on the poorest

- alkali

. will seed an acre.

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ground have reached a diameter of in one season. One pound of seed It grows readily from seed and requires no cultivation. Price, post- paid, pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15e; %4-Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.25.

SPELTZ

Recently introduced from Russia, where its value as a cereal has long been es- teemed. It appears to do better than any other grain on poor thin soil and in extreme dry seasons. It is eaten greedily by all kinds of stock, including poultry, and its feeding qualities are excellent. A very fair flour is made from it. Many suppose Speltz to be the grain grown by the Egyptians in the time of Moses. We believe it worthy of a trial. Sow broadcast same as oats, using

16 feet

about 75 pounds to the acre. (40 Ibs. to bu.) Price, postpaid, pkt. 5e; Ib. 20c; 3 Ibs. 50c. By express or freight at buyer’s expense, Y%-bu. 40¢3

1-bu. 25¢e;3 %-bu. 75e3; bu. $1.25.

TEOSINTE

(Reana Luxurians)

Somewhat resembles Indian corn in @e- ppearance, but leaves are much longer and broader, and the stalks contain sweeter sap. One plant is considered sufficient to feed @ pair of cattle 24 hours. 85 stalks have been grown from one seed, attaining a height of 11 feet. In the South it surpasses either corn or sorghum as a Soiling or fodder plant. Be sure to try it. In this immediate vicinity, planted July 38rd. it produced from 1 seed 27 stalks, and attained a height of 7 feet by September 10, making a luxuriant growth of leaves, which the horses and cattle ate of freely. About 3 pounds of seed are re- quired per acre. Price of seed, postpaid, oz. 10e; %4-Ib. 25e; Ib. T5e.

CHUFAS OR EARTH ALMONDS

Chufas, or Earth Almonds—An important stock food raised extensively in the South and which should be grown by every farmer For fattening hogs and poultry, nothing can give more satisfactory results. The roots er nuts grow under the ground, near the sur- face, within easy reach of chickens and hogs and are easily found by them. They may be left in the ground until wanted. They ma- ture in September. Plant in April or May in rows 8 feet apart, dropping 2 or 3 Chufas every 10 or 12 inches apart. Do not fail to give them a trial, and you will be pleased with the result. Sow 15 pounds of seed per acre. Soak before planting if dry. Pkt. 10e; Tb. 30ce, postpaid. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, pK. $1.25; bu. $4.50.

GIANT BEGGAR WEED

A wonderful new forage plant and re- storer of land. It is more valuable for fertilizing than either peas or clover, and equal to them for feeding. When once es- tablished it grows every year without fur- ther attention. It will not interfere with other crops, can be kept under by cultivation, can be eradicated in two years of successive pasturing. This is important because some forage plants become pestS when the land is needed for other crops. The plant is a strong feeder with deep roots like alfalfa, bringing from the sub-soil the dormant fer- tilizing elements, and will enrich the land by its decaying foliage without the expense of plowing it under. Land planted with Beggar Weed has improved 300 per cent in six years. Hogs, horses, cows and mules eat it greedily. Can be pasture land in sum- mer and fall. Can be sown in the corn field. Will thrive on much poorer land than most forage crops. More fattening to stock than all other Known forage plants. Five pounds of seed for an acre. Drill or sow broadcast in the spring after frost. Postpaid, oz. 10c;

BIRD SEED

We have facilities for supplying fancy, clean and reliable Bird Seeds and Bird Foods; the best only; recleaned and dust blown out. The highest grade seed only of every kind, is used in Robinson’s Mixture. If seed is ordered to go by mail, add 10c per pound.

Bird Seed, Holloway’s Mixed.—Lhb. 10c; 5 Tbs. 40c; 10 Ibs. G65c. Blue Maw (Poppy)—Per Ib. 20c; 5 Ibs. 80c.

Canary Seed.—Per ib. 10c; 5 Tbs. 40e; 10 Ibs. 75e.

Hemp.—Per Ib. 10c; 5 Ibs. 35e; 10 Ths. 65e.

Lettuce.—Per %-Ib. 10c; Ib. 25c3; 5 Tbs. 31.00.

Millet.—Recleaned, Per Ib. 6e; 10 ibs. 50c. Mocking Bird Food.—Per Ib. tin 55ce. Rape.—Per Ib. 10c; 5 Ths. 30c; 10 Tbs. 55e.

Sunflower.—Per Ib. 10c; 5 Tbs. 40e; 10 Tbs. 70c.

WILD RICE

(Zizania Aquatica.)

An annual which sows itself about the middle of September, lies dormant all win- ter, in spring commences to sprout as soon as water gets warm, reaching the surface in the first half of June. It: grows very rapidly in one to three feet of water, ripen- ing late in August or early in September. It should be sown broadcast from a boat, in one or two feet of water and where there is a mud bottom. It succeeds best when planted in the fall before the ice forms but it has been successfully planted in the spring and also through the ice in winter. As an attraction for wild fowl it cannot be equalled. In large ponds and lakes it puri- fies the water, affords a refuge for the small fry from the large fish, as well as furnishing them plenty of food from the ani- maliculae upon its stalks; for planting in fish ponds it is especially desirable. It also does well along the shores of marshes and makes a good hay. Lb. 30e; $15 per 100 Ibs.

THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

BROME GRASS

(Bromus Inermis.)

Unecrowned King of the Deserts and Dry Sandy Soils.

The Department of Agriculture has been experimenting with this grass at its experi- mental stations in the arid regions. The Station at Garden City, Kan., says: “We have grown Bromus Inermis successfully and we think it is the coming grass for 3% the arid regions of yxy the West. It is green from the middle of March to about No- vember.”

Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota pertinent- ly says:

“This grass can- not be obtained too , soon by the farmers of the Northwest.” It is the grass for hot, dry climes and soils. It will grow on all kinds of soil, even on yellow sand, and is equally good for pasturing, curing into hay, or cutting green. All kinds of stock eat it readily, and it is very rich in nutritive value. Perennial, two to three feet high, flowering in June and August.

Brome Grass

It Pays on Any Ground

The South Dakota Experimental Station, of Brookings, says: “This is the best grass that has yet been tried at this station. When properly sown it catches well, giving a good sod the first year; in favorable seasons a fair yield of hay may also be obtained. Up to the present the best results have been obtained by sowing plenty of seed on well prepared ground as early as possible in the spring. From 2 to 2% bushels should be sown to the acre, depending somewhat upon the season and condition of soil. The forage though coarse, is of excellent quality, and under ordinary circumstances a large amount of early spring and fall feed may be ob- tained, in addition to a good yield of hay. Thus far the grass has endured drought per- fectly and has never winter-killed in the least. It does well sown with clover or with clover and timothy. Use twenty pounds to the acre if alone; if with alfalfa fifteen pounds. It may be sown in the fall with winter wheat, or in the spring. Cut when first coming into bloom. Choicest Northern grown stock seed, postpaid, 14-Ib. 15c; Ib. 25e; at buyer’s expense, 10 Ths. $1.40; 25 Ibs. $3.40; 50 Ths. $6.50; 100 Ths. $12.50.

THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

PEANUTS

Mammoth Virginia.—The Mammoth Vir- ginia 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 fo- liage and the largest pods and kernels of any variety; also fewer imperfect pods. The vines make valuable forage. Pkt. 10e; Ib. 25¢c, postpaid. 20 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $10.00, by express or freight.

Tennessee Red—Best of all varieties, splen- didly adapted to Texas soils, both black and sandy; three to four large nuts in each pod, very prolific, has made yield equal to 1% tons vines and pods per acre. Price, post- paid, Ih. 25c; by freight or express, Ib. 15c; 20 Ibs, $2.50; 100 Ibs. $10.00.

Spanish. — The earliest V, arose ty grown; pods are small but remark- ably solid and well

filled, and the yield per iae7e

very large; can be culti- vated with the plow. Be cause of their early habit and easy cultiva- tion it is the best variety to grow for fattening hogs. Pkt.

10c; Ib. 25c, postpaid;

Spanish Peanut

by freight or express.

SEED WHEAT

We make a specialty of seed wheat and have spe-

inerease in your crop.

Hybrid

without question the

berry

Z/ W 6 QS Jat er for late planting. \

most

cial crops grown for us and our seed comes from crops that have grown to full maturity under the most favorable circumstances, making from 20 to 35 bushels per acre of plump, full grains. from your degraded seed you will make a handsome Do not be deceived by high }; sounding names of new varieties offered.

We find best adapted to our locality the Panhandle and Oklahoma grown select seed.

By changing

Mediterranean Wheat—wWe have procured a few thousand bushels of this most excellent variety of wheat from the originator who has hybridized it with other varieties for fourteen years, until it is now satisfactory wheat for Texas planters that can be found on the market. The is of medium size and plump. It wonderful stooler, consequently when dilled requires only three-fourths bushels per acre. ing is not advised for this variety and yearly experi- ments have proven that best results are obtained when sown from October 12th to 20th for early plant- ing, and from October 25th to November 10th or even

is a most

Very early sow-

We are sure all farmers who are fortunate enough

bushels per acre.

Fultz—This

Price per bu. $1.20.

is a smooth headed tures about two weeks earlier than Mediterranean.

to secure some of this seed will be highly with the result, as the originator has for fourteen years past made from twenty acre, wet or dry. This year the yield was thirty-five Price per bu. $1.25.

to forty

variety

pleased

bushels per

and ma-

Maearonii—This hard variety is especially adapted to our Southern ciimate and is much sought after. It

is a great drouth resister; yields 25 to 40 bu. per acre.

Fultz Wheat Price per bu. $1.25.

20 Ibs. $2.00;

Mediterranean Wheat

Thirty-four Years of Successful Seed Selling

100 Ibs. $7.00,

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SEED WHEAT—Continued

_ Velvet Don Spring ‘Wheat (Nicaragua). —It is not generally known that Govern- ment experts have perfected a _ variety of wheat adapted to the South for spring planting. It is an improved type of Nicaragua or Ma- caroni Wheat, and differs from it in that it can be sown and produce a full crop when planted any time from December ist to March ist, and has a grain about double the size of the ordinary variety. It is a very great drouth resisting sort and will make a good yield in the arid dis- tricts when any other variety will fail. During the year 1905

twenty million bush- els of Macaroni Wheat were exported to Europe and as Galveston is the sec- ond largest export City wines the. ais. there is every reason to believe that this hi new variety will prove a most profit- able crop for our Southern farmers, besides the Bureau of Agriculture has dem-

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bread. It yields from 20 to 40 bushels per acre. The seed we offer made 32 bushels per acre and weighed 64 pounds. Plant 1 bushel per acre. Price, per bu. $1.25, by freight or express, not prepaid. Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas.

Gentlemen:—The new Nicaragua Wheat, ealled by the U. S. Government Bureau of Agriculture Durum Wheat, I have examined and know positively that it is a fine pedi- gree of Spring Wheat and is the purest va- riety grown from seed furnished by the Gov- ernment. I know it to be the best variety of Hard Wheat, and am personally acquaint- ed with the man who raised this Wheat, and know that it produces 32 bushels to the acre and weighed 64 pounds to the bushel when thrashed. I ean truly state that it is the best sample I have ever met with. Respect- fully yours, JAS. J. M. SMITH,

Former Cereal Correspondent for U. S. D. of A., Dallas, Texas.

Velvet Don Spring Wheat [Nicaragua]

-or express at buyer’s expense.

MILLET SEED

Big German.—True large headed variety. This has been considered the best variety and is largely grown wherever its value is known. It helps out wonderfully when a

hay; % bu. if for seed, from May 1 to Ground must be rich and well drained. 50 Ibs. per bu. Pkt. 5c; Ib. 20c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. 60c; 100 Ibs. $2.00, by freight Prices sub- ject to change.

Japanese Millet (Panicum crus-galli), or Billion Dollar Grass.—This millet is entirely distinct from any other, and is especially valuable for the Southern States. It yields an enormous crop of forage, which is greatly relished by stock. When cured it makes an excellent hay, its feeding value being much superior to corn fodder. <A splendid silage may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, forming a complete balanced ration for milch cows. Sow the seed broadcast at the rate of 30 Ibs. to the acre, or in drill 12 to 18 inches apart, using 15 to 20 Ibs: per acre. (36 Ibs. to the buhsel.) Postpaid, Ib. 25¢c, at buyer’s expense by express or freight, 20 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $8.50.

Pearl Millet, or Pencillaria.—This quick- growing forage plant has been long known, but has been recently sold at a high price as a novelty under its botanical name of “Pencillaria.” Sown in drills four feet apart and cultivated like corn the plants attain a height of eight to ten feet, with slender stalks and slender long-bladed leaves. These stalks can be cured for winter use, and the seed makes an excellent poultry food, but the best use of the plant is to cut the stalks for green forage when about three feet high and allow the plants to make a second growth for fall feeding or ensilage. The edges of the leaves are set with small sharp spines, and we find that dairy cows do not eat it so readily as they do other forage plants, hence it should be cutwhile young and tender or the stalks should be made into ensilage which will soften the small spines. Sown in rows three and a half to four feet apart, three to four pounds of seed are re- quired for an acre. When sown broadcast or drilled in rows twelve to eighteen inches apart eight to ten pounds per acre should be used. Seed should be sown thinly, as the plants stool very freely. Price, pkt. 5e; th. 25e, postpaid; 100 Ibs. $12.00, by freight or express, at buyer’s expense.

New “Siberian Millet,” or Hog Millet.— Called by some “Manitoba Millet,” ‘‘Russian Millet,” “Broom Corn Millet,’ ete. The name Hog Millet, however, is very appropriate, on account of its large yield of seed and great value for stock feed, especially for hogs. In sections where corn will not succeed, this millet largely solves the problem as a sub- stitute. It is very early, and it yields from 30 to 60 bushels per acre. PkKt. 10e; tb. 20e, postpaid; 20 Ibs. 75c; 100 Tbs. $3.00, by freight or express.

Common Millet.—Smaller growth than Ger- man. Makes fine hay... It will succeed on poorer ground than the German. Sow 50 ape Lo acre. Price, Ib. 20c, postpaid; 100 Ibs.

Hungarian Millet.—Early; height, two to three feet; abundant foliage and slender head; withstands droughts and yields well. Sow 25 to 30 pounds per acre. Price, Ib. 20c; postpaid. 20 Ibs. 60ec; 100 Ths. $2.50.

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Texas Red Rust Proof

SEED OATS

Prices of oats are continuously fluctuating. Write for prices, or if orders are intrusted to us we will always give lowest prices on the day shipment is made.

Texas Red Rust Proof—This is the best known va- riety tor Southern planting. It frequently yields 100 bushels per acre and we have known of more pro- lific yields. Sown in the fall, makes splendid winter pasture which does not prevent its making full crop in the spring. Nearly always stands our Texas win- ters, and it is said that even half stand of fall sown yields more than a full crop of spring sown. For fall planting sow three bu. per acre in September or October. For spring planting sow three bushels per acre, February to March 15th. Price per bu. 50e.

Winter Turf—This variety comes from Tennessee and has proven most valuable for winter grazing, besides maturing full crops of 50 to 75 bushels in the spring. It stools out to such an extent that 1% to 2 bushels is sufficient per acre. They are grayish white in color. This variety has stood the heavy freezing of our late winters. Price 8de bu.

OKlahoma Rust Proof Oats—There yrs a strong de- mand for this variety of oats, and those who grew it last year report that the crop yielded aouble those of their neighbors who used the common variety. Price 60e bu.

We have a select lot of these oats which were har- vested and thrashed without being rained on—they are therefore fine and bright. We are sure they will Please those of our customers whose orders are booked in time to secure them. They are very scarce and hard to obtain. Order now.

Black Russian—This old reliable varrety needs no comment. The grain is heavy and plump, stools out well and stands winters almost equal to the Rust Proof. You will not be disappointed if you sow this oats. Prices on application.

WARNING—Earmers from the North need to know that none of the high sounding, record splitting wva- rieties advertised in Northern Catalogs will do any good in the South. Plant Known varieties adapted to the South and you will be sure to raise a crop.

SEED BARLEY

Barley is much sought after for its splendid hog feeding qualities. In some sections it is used almost entirely for horses and mules. We use the utmost caution in selecting our seed aS some varieties are hard to secure. We have a good supply of the fol- lowing varieties:

Winter—True variety, good winter grown seed scarce. Price $1 bu.

Beardless—Worthy of a trial. Price $1 bu.

Spring Bearded—We have a good supply. Price $1 per bu. Highland Chief—A splendid variety. Price $1 bu.

RYE

Rye makes good winter pasture and is liked on ac- count of its ability to stand hard freezing. We have a good supply of selected seed. Price $1 per bu.

ALFALFA CLOVER

The Agricultural Wonder

There is no other clover or other crop go down very deep—from 6 to 15 feet and capable of withstanding so much dry weath- more in mellow soil. It is peculiarly adapted er and that will flourish and keep green to the soil and climate of the South, especial-

during long-protracted drouths, such enormous crops as Alfalfa.

and yield ly Texas, and although enormously produc- The roots tive, it does not impoverish the soil, on the

The cut represents a Single Plant of Alfalfa, showing how far down the root will go in search of moisture,

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ALFALFA CLOVER-—Continued

other hand, enriches and improves it. In well established fields the past few years have proven its ability not only to resist drouths, but to yield large crops in the face of drouths which have proven destructive to all other crops, remaining perfectly green while everything around was brown and parched.

It is adapted for hay and pasture, and especially for soiling uses, as it furnishes three and more cuttings during the year. When used for pasture it should not be so very closely cropped. It should be tried by every farmer in this country where the soil is at all suitable. Once established, every acre of Alfalfa will be worth two to three times as much as any other farm crop as usually grown.

Alfalfa is the greatest money maker ever introduced to Southern farmers; when plant- ed for hay it yields from 4 to 7 tons per acre each season and sells from $12.00 to $15.00 per ton. Hogs and Alfalfa seem particularly adapted for each other and hogs raised on it will bring as much as though raised on corn and are preferred by the packing houses over corn-fed hogs.

Culture.—Alfalfa succeeds best on very deep soil, either black waxy or sandy. It does not thrive well on low, wet, stiff clay soils. Once well set with it, a field will last indefinitely. It has been known to live on well kept fields for 18 years; some say it will last 100 years. The roots penetrate into the soil to a depth necessary to reach mois- ture, anywhere from 6 to 30 feet; in this way is fed during drouths in a manner im- possible for any other crop to reach. The land should be thoroughly and deeply cul- tivated, subsoiled, harrowed, preparatory to planting. It may be sown in fall if season- able during September, October and Novem- ber, and in the spring during February, March and April. It should be cut when blooms first appear, but only once during first season; after that from two to four cuttings may be made, besides furnishing excellent winter pasture. Do not over-pas- ture. It is too valuable a crop to neglect in this way. One head of stock to the acre is sufficient and then see that is is not pas- tured too eclosely. Use wheelbarrow or Pre- mier Seeders for sowing. Use 25 Ibs. per acre.

Buy the best Alfalfa Seed.—Our sales an- nually run into the hundreds of thousands of pounds. We purchase in very large lots and are by far the largest dealers in the South in this seed. We have always pur- chased the choisest quality and our custom-

ALFALFA BACTERIA.

Inoeulate Your Soil.—Reecently a valuable discovery was made that re- moves the last obstacle to the almost mmniversal growing of .this .valuable crop. The reason of failures, so fre- quently experienced in the past was On account of the absence in the soil of a bacteria that is essential to the srowth and permanency of the crop. This we can now supply. Don’t sow Alfalfa Clover Seed without inocula- tion, or it may be a failure. With inoec- ulation it is certain to be a sueceess. Price $1.50 for sufficient for one acre.

Alfalfa for Bees.—Its flowers form a splendid source from which the honey .bee can draw its nectar, and the bee is a fine distributor of pollen. Try a patch.

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ALFALFA CLOVER—Continued

ers will find our varieties to be of superior quality.

Price for choicest seed, Ib. 30c, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $1.85; 100 Ibs. $15.00.

Price for faney home grown, non-irrigated ae 1b. 30e, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. 00.

Prices for fancy home grown, irrigated saan ek 30c, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $1.75; 100 Ibs.

Write for prices on large lots.

Turkestan Alfalfa.—Hardy in Northern elimates.—This Alfalfa promises to be one of the most important introductions of re- cent years.

The seed was first secured from Russian Turkestan by Prof. N. E. Hanson, while en- gaged as agricultural explorer for the Agri- eultural Department, Washington. In 1898 and 1899, 1,101 packages of the seed were distributed by the Secretary ofAgriculture throughout the United States. By tests the Turkestan Alfalfa appears to be superior to the old Alfalfa, particularly in being hardier to withstand cold of Northern eli- mates, also the seed germinates quicker and the young plants grow more rapidly under similar conditions. The plantS are more leafy than the common, with finer stems. The same general directions for cultivation as for common Alfalfa may be followed.

Value as Fodder Plant on Dry, Arid Soils. —The climate of Turkestan is not unlike that of our interior States, being far removed

from the ocean and surrounded by wide ex- panses of dry land. The summers are very hot and long, and in many places the evap- oration exceeds the quantity of moisture that has fallen during the year. The inhabitants are mainly employed raising cattle, and here it is this alfalfa grows and fiourishes.

Withstands Extreme Cold Without Injury. —At the Experiment Station, Brookings, S. D., with a minimum temperature of 40 de- grees below zero and the ground bare, com- mon alfalfa was killed, while Turkestan came through unharmed. At the Wyoming Experiment Station the Turkestan Alfalfa was exposed to a minimum temperature of 45 degrees below zero without harm.

The director of the Russian Department of Agriculture, writing about Turkestan Alfalfa, says: “It is the chief forage in use through- out Central Asia, and is of the highest im- portance, since during the summer it forms the chief and in winter prepared in the shape of hay, the only fodder for cattle. Turke- stan Alfalfa, like common alfalfa, has a very large root system.

Good crops on Alkali Soils.—The introduc- tion of Turkestan Alfalfa permits of a great extension of the area heretofore devoted to the cultivation of alfalfa, and this, too, in sections where climatic conditions have al- most prohibited the growing of leguminous forage crops. Not only does it endure ex- treme drouth and cold, but excellent crops of fi! have been raised on strongly alkali soils.

Price, Ib. postpaid, 35e; 10 Ibs. $2.20; 100 Ibs. $17.50.

CLOVERS

BUR CLOVER

Medicago

Californin’s Great Native Forage Plant.— Yields a rank and abundant growth of nu- tritious herbage, valuable for dairies, stock ranges and for fertilizing purposes. Splendid results on Alkali soils. This well known na- tive forage plant of California is one of the Medicago family, of which Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) is the best known member. The fam- ily possess many characteristics in common, sending down a long tap root and produc- ing a prodigous amount of feed, very nu- tritious and relished by all kinds of stock. Bur Clover not only makes a good green fodder, but it bears a large amount of ex- ceedingly nutritious seed burs, which will keep stock fat during the dry season.

The University of California states: “Bur Clovers are good nitrogen producers, and for this purpose are as valuable as clovers.” But Clover has not been sown in the past to the extent its feeding value warrants mainly be- cause of the impossibility of securing pure seed, the separation of foul matter having been found almost impossible. This difficulty has now been overcome by the invention of special machinery and arrangements have been made to secure the crop in large quan- tities. From now on we will be able to fill

all orders for seed in quantities to Suit, we |

guaranteeing purity equal to samples we will furnish. Price of seed in Burs, which

we do not recommend as best, Ib. 25¢, post- |

paid; 20 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $8.00.

Price of seed cleaned from Burs, Ib. 35e,

postpaid; 20 Ibs. $4.00; 100 Ibs. $16.50.

Denticulata

White Clover.—A small creeping perennial variety, valuable for its pasturage and lawns. Its flowers are well liked by bees. Flourish- es in a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. It should be included in mixtures for permanent pastures and for lawns. Tt. is effective in preventing the soil from being washed by heavy rains. Sow 6 pounds per acre. Price, Ib. 40c, postpaid; 20 Tbs. $5.00; 160 ths. $23.

Crimsen. Clover .— (Searlet Clover.)— This is a highly valuable va- riety on account of its wonderful quick growth. Sown early in spring it furnishes a large crop of hay in May or June. It may be sown in mid- summer or early fall as a catch crop for _ fine winter pasturage and 4g for early spring, before g other grasses or clovers “* are ready. It does not winter-kill so easily as Red Clover, owing to its mass of roots which spread out and go_ to the depth of the furrbw. For hay it must be cut before coming into full

bloom. Price, tb. 25e, postpaid; 20 Tbs. $2.00; 100 Tbs. $8.50.

White Clover

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BUR CLOVER—Continued

_Bokhara Clover.—(Melilotus alba.)—Some- times called Sweet Clover. A tall, shrub- like plant, 4 to 6 feet high, with branches whose extremities bear numerous small white flowers of great fragrance during the entire season, and constantly sought by bees. Sow 10 pounds per acre. (60 Ibs. per bu.) Price Ib. 30c, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $12.50.

Alsike, or Swedish Clover.—A very hardy variety that succeeds on any kind of soil and resists extremes of heat and drouth. It is usually planted in mixture with grasses for pasturage and for hay. It is excellent for bees. When once established, it yields enormously and can be cut several times during the season. In recent years failure to secure a Stand with Red Clover is of fre- quent occurrence. We suggest you trying Alsike. Many have done this to their aqd- vantage. It is similar to Red Clover in every particular of growth and feeding value. Price Tb. 35c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $4.00; 100 Ibs. $17.

Mammoth Clover (Sapling).—Grows much taller and heavier than common Red Clover; produces an enormous yield and is of high feeding quality. It is a great soil enricher and is far cheaper than any other fertilizer. It will make your soils light and loamy. Do not fail to give it a trial. Faney Recleaned. Price, Th. 30c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

Japan Clover.—This is essentially a South- ern clover and should not be planted much north of the 86th latitude. It is a native of China, from whence it got to Japan, where

it flourished and spread over the entire coun- try, improving the soil to a remarkable ex- tent and filling up the waste places with luxuriant forage. Since its introduction on the Atlantic seaboard it has been gradually forging west. Already a good many people in Texas have tried it and find it a valuable stock feed. On sand, gravel or bare clay hill tops, no other plant known is so yvalua- ble for grazing. It does equally well on rich soil. Few forage plants will yield so much or so valuable hay. The roots penetrate deep down in the subsoil, making it a great drouth resister. Sow in spring 15 to 20 tbs, per acre. 40c per Ib., 10 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Tbs, $22.00.

Red Clover.—The oldest variety of clover in cultivation, too well known to give any lengthy deschiption. In the South should be sown in the fall, about 10 Ibs. to the acre. Price, Ib. 30c, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $1.80; 100 Ibs. $16.00.

Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris).—A valuable grass for moist soils and low lands. It is a good, permanent grass, standing our cli- mate as well as any other, and consequently well suited to our pastures, in which it should be fed close, for if allowed to grow up to seed the cattle refuse it. On moist, rich soil it will grow 2 feet, and on poor, gravel- ly soil about half that height. 14 Ibs, to bu. Sow 2 bu. to acre, fall or spring. Price, very fancy seed, Ib. 30c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $3.00; 100 Ibs. $12.50. Choice seed, Ib. 25c, postpaid. 20 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $11.00.

Grass

Kentucky Blue Grass.—Makes a fine pas- turage and mixed with white clover makes a good lawn grass. 50 Ibs. per acre for lown, 25 Ibs. per acre for pasture. Price, fancy, Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $14.00.

Orchard Grass (Dacty- lis Glomerata.)—Of ex- ceptional value for per- manent pasture and for hay crops. It is very early, coming in ahead of all other grasses, re- covers quickly after be- ing cut, and endures close cropping. If cut when it comes into flow- er makes excellent hay, but if allowed to stand, however, it becomes hard and pithy. It thrives well on all soils. 14 Ibs. per bu. 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre.

Price, Ib. 30e, postpaid. 20 Ibs. $4.00; 100 Ibs. $17.50.

Johnson Grass (Sor- ghum Halapense). — A perennial grass with eane-like roots. It is very tender and nutri- tious, good for stock. Hardy only in the South and Southwestern states, (25 tbs. per bu.) Sow 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre. Price, Ib. 20c, postpaid; 20 Ths. $1.75; 100 Ths. $5.

ORCHARD GRASS.

Seed

Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensis)—Eng- lish Blue Grass).—One of the best of our natural grasses. It is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, is very fattening, and makes excellent hay. It is very hardy and suc- ceeds in almost all soils, but attains its greatest perfection in moist, rich land. Comes into use very early and again late in the fall. 14 Ibs. per bu.) Price, Tb. 30c, post- paid; 20 Ibs. $3.00; 100 Ibs. $12.50.

Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina)—This grass should form a large part of all mixtures in- tended for sheep grazing on high upland or dry pastures. In growth it is short and dense, and of excellent nutritive qualities, deep rooted and not easily affected by drouth; 12 Ibs. to bushel. Sow 30 to 40 Ytbs. per acre. ort Ib. 30c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $3.00; 100 Ibs.

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis— Closely resembles Timothy, but flowers much earlier, and thrives in all soils excepting dry Sands or gravel. It succeeds best in strong, moist, rich soils. Being of early and rapid srowth it is particularly valuable for per- manent pasture. It is highly relished by all kinds of stock, endures close cropping and forms a luxuriant aftermath. 10 Tbs. per bu. ea Ib. 40c, postpaid; 10 Ths. $2.50; 100 Ibs.

Mesquite or Velvet Grass.—A fine grass for Texas, makes splendid pasture, having good fattening qualities; also makes a good lawn grass, aS it grows close and does not run like Bermuda. Sow 25 tbs. to acre. 25e per Ib.; 10 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $11.00.

Texas Blue Grass.—A native Texas grass. It is perennial, is green all winter, attain- ing a vigorous growth. Plant any time from September until March. 5 Tbs. per acre. Very desirable. Price, tb. 30c, postpaid; 10 Ibs. $1.30; 100 Ibs. $12.50.

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GRASS SEED—Continued

Rescue Grass.—A Southern winter pasture

grass;

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KENTUCKY BLUE.

When sown in fall it requires 20 HS It may be sown in spring or sum- eS mer in corn, cotton or oat stubble, and comes 4 Growth is slow when young, and rapid after it begins to spread or bunch. Then it stands grazing or trampling well. is a favorite grass with chickens, pigs and Like everything else it does best on good soil, but will do well wherever oats will We have seen it where the houses protection 18 inches high in February. 20 to 25 Ibs. to sow an acre.

In our opinion it will be only a short time until it will be as well Known in the South as blue grass is in Kentucky. In other words, we believe Rescue will become a standard crop, even as Alfalfa is going to be.

comes up in the fall with first cool weather, lives or grows through the winter, sometimes making fine pasture before Christ- mas, depending on soil, season and location, and makes seed in May or sooner. dies down, coming next fall from the seed.

It does not come from the roots; it is nota

pest, and it Slightly resembles oats in forma- Ea tion of bunch, roots and head.

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Price,

ib. 30e, postpaid; 10 Tbs. $1.60; 100 Tbs. $15.00.

Timothy — (Pheleum pratense).— Timothy hay always commands the highest price and is considered the standard. If it is desired to mix clover with it, use the Mammoth, as the Common Red ripens about three weeks ahead of the Timothy, losing greatly before the Timothy is ready to cut. Sow 12 to 15 tbs. per acre. Ib. 25e, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $2; 100 Ips. $7.50.

Perennial, or English Rye Grass.—A nu- tritious, permanent grass for meadows and pasture, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous and mat-like. Is es- pecially adapted for pastures, as it will en- dure close cropping and is of strong, quick

and successive after-growth. It produces an abundance of foliage, which remains bright and green throughout the season, and for this reason is also much used for lawn grass mixtures. It is also well adapted for permanent meadows and yields large quanti- ties of very nutirtious hay; well liked by all kinds of stock. Prefers rich or moist soil, such as will produce good corn. Sow 20 Ibs. ia be Te Per Ib. 25¢e; 20 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs.

Lawn.—A mixture of best grasses and clo- vers to make a lawn where Bermuda Grass is not wanted. Choice mixed, Ib. 30c, post- paid; by freight or express, Ib. 20c; 20 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Tbs. $15.00.

Bermuda Grass (Cyndos Dac- tylon).—Texas is the home of this the most valuable grass for the Southern States. It is hardy as far North as the Southern Kan- sas line. It withstands heat and drouth to a most wonderful de- gree, is most valuable for both pasture and hay, and is unsur- passed for lawns, forming a beautiful sward in a few months from planting. The roots quick- ly permeate the soil, making it

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valuable for binding the embank- ments of dams, creeks, etc., to prevent washing. It is a creep- ing plant, putting out roots at every joint, quickly covering the ground. Sow seed in the spring. Plant the roots in spring about 12 inches each way. Sow about 8 Ibs. per acre. Choice new erop seed, Ib. 75e, postpaid. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, 10 Tbs. $6.50; 20 Tbs. $12.00; 100 Ibs. $52.50. Roots, $3.50 per 1000.

Permanent Pasture Mixture

The soil, climate and conditions of the Southern States are so different from those of the North that different species of plants as well as different methods of culture and treatment, are necessary to success in the making of meadows and pastures. Althoug.2 the growing season is almost continuous for some species, there are none that will make a vigorous growth throughout the year, and permanent pastures can be made only with mixture of several species which make their growth at different seasons. The kinds of

grass seed to make a permanent pasture are the following: Colorado Grass, Rescue Grass, Brome, Italian Rye, Meadow Rescue Grass, Canadian Blue Grass, Red Top Herds Grass. English Rye Grass, Brumus Inermis. These sown together will make a fine per- manent pasture and will keep green the whole year round if sown according to di- rections. Price, Ib. 30c, postpaid; 20 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Tbs. $15.00, by freight or express at buyer’s expense.

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SELECT COTTON SEED

Texas is the world’s cotton field. Its farm- ers are more vitally interested in its success- ful cultivation than of any other farm pro- duct. It is of the utmost importance, there- fore, that no mistake be made in the selec- tion of high bred cotton seed. We have made this department of our business a special study and have introduced many of the new varieties to our thousands of customers. Many unscrupulous dealers palm off ordinary cotton seed, claiming for it much merit, when in fact it is nothing more nor less than gin run cotton seed. This we positively will not do. Every customer will get exactly what he orders, if careful selection and close scrutiny on our part amounts to anything.

Robinson’s Improved Big Boll Cotton

See Illustration on Front Cover

It is with great pride that we offer to the farmers of the South this wonderful strain of Improved Cotton, the originator having given it his entire attention for the past five years. This is strictly a storm-proof, five- lock, mammoth-boll cotton, the bolls being larger than any variety ever grown. The stalk is short-jointed, and has a long stem. It is very easily picked, the bolls being of enormous size, always yielding from 34 to 38 per cent of lint. Those who have raised this cotton declare it to be the best cotton ever grown. The cotton matures early, and is thus ahead of the insects. We are positive that you will be more than satisfied with this cotton, and will never have occasion to regret if you plant your entire crop with the seed. We are sole agents for this cotton, and you cannot procure the pure seed from any one else. We only have a limited amount, and urge you to send your orders in as early as possible. Price, by freight or express, at buyer’s expense, pk. 50c; bu. $1.75; 5 bu. $83 10 bu. $14.

Rowden’s Improved Big Boll Prolific

This famous cotton was introduced into Texas by us five years ago and has proven itself without doubt the most satisfactory variety ever offered the cotton growers of the South. It is from 30 to 35 days earlier than the average cotton seed which makes it the best sort to overcome the ravages of the boll weevil and other cotton pests. It is the best storm proof cotton in existence to- day, besides being by far the easiest to pick, so much so that many pickers claim their ability to gather from 180 to 200 pounds per day over the common varieties. It more than thirds itself at the gin as 1400 pounds will make a full 500 pound bale.

We do not hesitate to offer our Improved Rowden as being the best variety of cotton seed ever offered the planters of the South.

We have thousands of letters from planters in Texas and Oklahoma who say it is without exception the best cotton introduced. We have purchased a large quantity of the val- uable variety, being careful to secure the first picking from expert growers of known reliability, insuring purity and _e earliness. Price, by freight or express, at buyer’s ex- pense, pk. 40c; bu. $1; 5 bu. $4.75; 10 bu. §9.

Rowden’s Improved Big Boll Prolific

Russell’s Big Boll

This wonderful cotton originated with Mr.

Mr. G. T. Russell, of Alabama. It large, five-lock, storm-proof cotton. : vigorous grower and grows very tall, with an abundance of large limbs near the ground. The roots grow very deep, enabling it to withstand severe drouth.

It makes a very long staple and a strong fiber, and when ginned it always commands the highest market price. It has never been troubled with the boll weevil on account of its extreme toughness, and is very easily gathered on account of the large bolls.

The seed look to be mixed seed, as they are both green and white, but this is char acteristic of the variety. :

We are positive that this sort will give perfect satisfaction and every farmer should give it a trial. Price, by freight or express, at buyer’s expense, pk. 40c; bu. $1; 5 bu. $4.75; 10 bu. $9.

Berry’s Big Boll

This is one of the finest big boll varieties that has ever been introduced. It is a five- lock cotton similar to the Rowden. Very heavy yielder. Mr. Berry, of Georgia, has been selling this seed at $2.50 per bushel. The seed we have for sale this year has been grown one year in Texas from seed received from Mr. Berry last year. It is of very fine quality. Price, by freight or express, at buyer’s expense, pk. 40c; bu. $1; 5 bu. $4.75; 10 bu. $9.

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Improved Long Staple Cotton

If you want $100.00 per bale for your cot- ton, plant Long Staple. We are prepared to furnish this variety, having secured our seed from expert growers along Red River. Ex- _ perience has demonstrated that it produces

about the same quantity per acre as ordinary cotton while the price, ranging from 18c to 23c per pound. It will produce on ordinary prairie land, but it delights in deep rich bottom soil, and it is here that it grows to the greatest perfec- tion. In describing Long Staple cotton, bears about the same description as Rowden or Russell’s Big Boll, except that the fiber or staple is two or three times longer, hence its desirability for certain uses. It matures early, continues to make _ until killed by frost. Plant in rows four feet apart and from 18 to 24 inches apart in the row. Every farmer should plant a few acres of this va- riety. Price, select seed, Ib. 35ce; 3 Ib. Sl, postpaid. By freight or express at buyer’s expense, pk. 60c; bu. $2; 10 bu. lots $17.50.

Genuine King’s Improved Extra Early

This valuable variety we have had grown for us under government supervision on the farm of Mr. E. S. Peters, Calvert, Texas. It will thrive on more different kinds of soil than any other sort. It is a heavy yielder, many crops in the boll weevil district this year making a bale to the acre. King’s Im- proved has very small leaves, allowing the sun to shine through it. The squares when stung fall off readily and is a most profuse fruiter when planted in good soil. A very important feature is that the King’s Im- proved grown in Texas will make a larger stock, fruit heavier and make larger bolls than seed imported from North Carolina. It also matures earlier, planted side by side with the North Carolina seed. The Texas grown had open bolls in 103 days from plant-

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ing, while the North Carolina required 113 days. This variety is strongly recommended by the government in being the best variety to resist boll weevil ravages. Price by freight or express, at buyer’s expense, pk. 40c; ba. $i; 5 bu. $4.75; 10 bu. $9.

Mabene’s Extra Early Triumph

This cotton has a strong, thrifty, deep rooted, medium sized, well shaped _ staik. Long, stout, short jointed limbs, thickly set on stalk. In case of severe dry weather it will continue to fruit after other cotton has shed the forms. It begins to fruit near the ground and close to stalk. Bolls are usually five-lock, very large and solid, therefore mak- ing more cotton than other spongy, large bolls. The large five-lock bolls are produced to tip of limb and top of stalk to end of the season. It is the earliest of all big boll va- rieties, being only a week later than King’s Early. As a storm proof cotton it is su- perior to all other cotton. More of it can be picked in a day than any other variety. It makes from 36 to 41 per cent of lint (Thirty-six to forty-one pounds of lint to 100 pounds of seed cotton). The average be- ing 38 per cent. While other cotton makes from 29 to 35 per cent. Average being 32. The excess of lint in Triumph cotton over other varieties, will pay for the picking. A number of farmers have demonstrated this during the last few years. The large yield of cotton in South Texas this year, under a severe drouth is due to planting Triumph cotton seed. Lint of the Triumph cotton is Silky, and stronger than that of any other variety—1 1-16 to 1 1-8 inches in length. Price, by freight or express, at buyer’s ex- pense, pk. 40c; bu. $1; 5 bu. $4.75; 10 bu. $9.

Hand Seed Sowers

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SHE CYCLONE

CYCLONE BROADCAST SEEDER

PATENTED.

Superior to any other on the market for sowing all kinds of seed broadcast, also for distributing land plaster and fertilizer. Made in four different styles—both bow and crank machines. The only seeder in which the en- tire bottom plate moves in agitating the feed. Sows from 30 to 60 feet to the round, according to the kind of seed.

Guaranteed to give perfect Price $2.00.

satisfaction.

Don’t Guess

AT IMPORTANT MATTERS. Cyclone seedrs have been upon the market for sixteen years; they are perfectly accu- rate and trustworthy, will never bunch seed, but are guaranteed to evenly distribute it.

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Cyclone Broadcast Seeder—Continued

They afford the best means of distributing land plaster and all chemical fertilizer. The feed plate is not made of tin, but of annealed iron, therefore will not bend and leak seed. TBete is no tin on these seeders, except the an.

DOLLARS AND CENTS.

The price on each of the four different styles is as low as a first-class machine can be built for. By being absolutely reliable it will pay for itself in a day. When seed is from $3.00 to $5.00 a bushel every “pinch” must count. Bunched seed will not get the crop. Seed must be evenly distributed and given a chance to “stool.” The “Cyclone” Seeders are the safeguard.

WH GUARANTEE

These machines will save one-fourth of seed, two-thirds of labor and gain one-fourth in- crease in crop by sowing perfectly even. That more seed can be Sown in less time and more evenly distributed with a Cyclone Seeder than with any other. These machines can be used satisfactorily in any ordinary wind. That by following directions on each ma- chine you will get the exact amount of seed desired, evenly distributed over every acre.

THE PREMIER BROADCAST SEED SOWER

THE STRONGEST, NEATEST AND MOST COMPACT HAND SEED SOWER EVER MADE.

The frame of the machine, which carries all the bearing parts, is made of one piece

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The Premier Broadcast Seed Sower

of metal, thus assuring perfect and perma- nent alignment. This feature, which is pos- sessed by no other machine, makes the Pre- mier the easiest running machine on the market and prevents it from getting out of order. The seed is fed to the fan wheel through an adjustable slide in such a man- ner as to insure an even distribution. The slide can be closed instantly; it moves freely and is so constructed that it can never bind. The grain bag is supported by a Strap thrown across the shoulders and is made of can- vas, securely fastened to the base of the ma- chine. Sows any seed that is sown broad- cast, such as oats, wheat, rye, rice, flax, mil- let, clover, timothy, grass seed, ete. Under ordinary conditions will sow at a round about as follows: Wheat, 50 feet; rye, 50 feet; clover, flax or millet, 40 feet; grass seed, 24 to 36 feet. Price $1.25.

Thomson’s

No. Weight Price

Wheelbarrow Grass-Seeder

6,° 4142 ae 49 Ibs. $10 00 GAOL) eee ... 43 Ibs. 11 00 5p ll feds as- eek pee 45 Ibs. 12 50

The Best for Windy Weather

Thomson’s Wheelbarrow Grass Seed Sower

On the market 30 years, and upwards of

200,000 in use. The seeder shown in this cut

is an old time-tried implement, and is par- ticularly adapted to sowing all small seeds like clover, timothy, alfalfa, and also all chaffy seeds like red top, orchard grass and clean blue grass. In Texas we find them the best style of broadcast seeder for alfalfa. In

any country where winds prevail they are at home. Seed can be sown mixed or sep- arate in any quantity per acre desired. They are light, weigh only 40 to 50 pounds. They run easily and the entire sowing is governed by the wheel, making them accurate in quan- tity. Anybody can use them.

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Robinson’s Choice Collection of Flower Seeds

There is no person rich or poor enough who lives either in country or city, but who can afford a flower garden. A lovely display can be had for a few cents and it adds an air of refinement to every home. Our seeds are sold cn honor, by far the most of them are imported from growers abroad who make a specialty of the flower-growing business and are therefore in position to give us the best sorts. We do not pretend to list all known varieties in this catalogue, but we give a list of choice kinds. Neither do we list weed seeds and give them flaming descriptions and in this way palm off worthless trash to our customers.

Annual plants such as are contained in the following lists are those that mature and

ARCTOTIS.

Grandis (“Blue-Eyed African Daisy’’)

See illustration. This remarkable novelty is of easy growth, and quickly forms a bush two or three feet across with distinct silvery white deeply cut foliage. Each plant pro- duces an immense number of daisy-like flow- ers which measure two and a half to three inches across and are silvery white, with a sky-blue eye surrounded by a narrow yel- low zone. lilae blue. They bloom from early in the season until killed by frost. Per pkt. 5e.

Ageratum—One of the very best bedding plants, remaining in bloom from early sum- mer until frost. Easily raised from the seed, which should be sown in hot bed or window box in February and transferred to open ground when danger from frost is past. Also makes fine winter bloomer. :

Mexicanum—Lavender blue; height

feet. PKt. 5e3; oz. 46c. Tom Thumb—Blue, height 8 in. PKt. 5e; oz. 40c.

Tom Thumb—wWhite, height § in. PKt. 5e; oz. 46ce.

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flower from the seed the same season they are planted and then die. If wanted the next season, the seed must again be sown, hence: they are known as annuals.

Culture—In planting flower seed great care should be used to see that they are not cov- ered too deep. Many of the smaller seed need cnly to be pressed down with the hand or with a board. Always press the soil firm= ly after sowing. Prepare the soil deep and fine, the great secret of growing fine flowers is plenty of manure and plenty of water,

then if you have good seed they will do the rest.

Robinson’s Seeds are Sold

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Arctotis

Alyssum—A beautiful summer flowering plant, producing its fragrant flowers through- out the season. Profuse clusters of white flowers of very pleasing effect. Splendid for beds, vases. baskets, rockwork or edgings. Every garden should have plenty of it.

Little Gem—Dwarf habit; 4 to 6 inches. Pkt,

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Searlet Alyssum (Bethami)—tTrailing habit, white, fragrant. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e.

ASTERS,

Asters.—The great demand now for Asters shows their adaptability to any climate. They bloom from July until frost. Should have richly prepared ground, but will give good returns in any good garden soil.

Comet.—A beautiful and distinct class with long curled and twisted petals, somewhat resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums, 15 in. high. Mixed Colors, pkt. 5c; oz. $1.75.

German Quilled.—Double flower, fine, inches high. Mixed colors, pKt. 5c; oz. 50c.

Betteridge’s Quilled—Perfectly double tube of quilled petals; 2 feet high. PkKt. 5e3 oz. a0c.

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BALSAM (LADY SLIPPER).

An old favorite garden annual upon which great improvement has been made during recent years. It is the easiest culture, pro- ducing masses of beautiful, brilliant colored, double flowers; 18 inches high.

Double Camellia Flowered.—Finest mixed

colors. PKt. 10e; oz. $1.00.

White Perfection.—Double, ers. Pkt. 10e; oz. $1.00.

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CALENDULA.

Dwarf bushy plants, blooming profusely till frost; easy culture, indispensible in every garden and fine for pot culture in winter. Choice mixed, 12 inches high, pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.

CALLIOPSIS.

For a mass of bright colors scarcely sur- passed. Large, bright flowers in great abund- ance from early summer until frost. Succeeds

everywhere. 12 inches high. Golden Wave, pkt. 5e; oz. 30c. ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON).

Beautiful spikes of gaily colored flowers, produced abundantly the first summer until after frost.

Tall Mixed.—18 inches high. Pkt. 5e; oz. 50c.

Tom Thumb.—6 inches high. Pkt. 5e3 oz. $1.00.

GERANIUMS (From Seed).

It is not generally known that geraniums can be raised from seed and make fine flow- ering plants the first season. It is pleasing to ‘watch their growth, and there is opportunity for securing new varieties. Plant early. Splendid mixed varieties, pkt. 5c.

CANDYTUFT.

Among the most beautiful of annual plants, produc- ing neat clust- ers of flowers very freely; 12 inches high.

Giant Empress —Large heads of pure white. PkKt. 5e3 oz. 25e.

Choice Mixed —White, car- mine, crimson, ete. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 20c.

Empress Candytuft

CARNATION (Giant Marguerite).

This deservedly popular variety is the most satisfactory for amateurs as it produces blooms in twelve weeks from time of sowing. The strain we offer is semi-dwarf having robust habit, requiring no support, and pro- duces on long stems an abundance of large, double, delightfully scented flowers about 12 inches high.

Deep Crimson.—Pkt. 10c; oz. $2.50. Bright Rose.—Pkt. 19¢e; oz. $2.00. Pure White.—Pkt. 10c; oz. $2.00.

Fine Mixed Yellow, Scarlet, White, etc.— Pkt. 10c; oz. $2.00.

Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)

ORNAMENTAL CASTOR OIL BEAN (Ricinus) See Illustration next page

These highly ornamental plants should be in every garden. They produce picturesque foliage with brilliant colored fruit, produc- ing a charming sub-tropical effect. Fine for lawns, massing, or center plants for beds. Great improvement has been made in recent years in the production of different varie- ties, which are worthy of special attention.

Borboniensis.—Large, beautiful green fo- liage,.15 to 20 feet high. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c.

Cambodgiensis.—Main stem and leaf stalks are ebony colored, leaves richly colored and evenly divided, on account of foliage assum- ing different shades as the plant increases charming effects may be had when planted in groups; 5 feet. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e.

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CASTOR BEAN—Continued

Gibsoni.—Dwarf branching habit, deep red foliage, 5 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.

Sanguineus.—Beautiful blood red stalks and red foliage and fruit, very striking; 8 feet. PkKt. Se; oz. 20c.

Zanzibariensis.—A distinct class from Zan- zibar of surpassing size and beauty. The plants attain great dimensions with gigantic foliage, with a coloring which ranges from light to dark green leaves with some of eoppery bronze; 15 feet, sometimes 20 feet. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c.

COCKSCOMB (Celosia.)

Popular annuals of pyramidal growth each branch tipped with a spike or feathery bloom.

Dwarf Feathered.—Mixed crimson, scarlet, fiery red and golden yellow, about 10 inches high. Pkt. 10e.

Glasgow Prize.—Immense, showy, crimson combs, 12 inches high. Pkt. 10e.

PARIS DAISY—MARGUERITE.

One of our most popular plants for cut flowers. Blossoms of the purest white, with yellow centers, borne on long, strong stems. Hardy. Pkt. 10c.

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CENTAUREA.

These are favorites all over the entire eountry and are much in demand as cut flowers. The beautiful artistic shaped flow- ers are borne on long stems which, when cut, will stand for several days in good con- dition.

Candidissima (Dusty Miller).—White fo- liage for yases, borders, etc.; 12 inches high. PKt. 10ce; oz. 80c.

COSMOS.

These beautiful annuals originated in New Mexico about 10 years ago. The plants make rapid growth, producing large bushes fully five feet high, covered with thousands of showy flowers resembling single dahlias. Bloom in the South from June to September. Easily raised from the seed, making a grand display.

Pink—Pkt. 5c.

White—Pkt. 5c.

Crimson—PkKt. ide.

Mixed (fine)—PKRt. 5e.

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CYANUS. Cornflower, 18 inches high. PKt. 5e3 oz. 30c.

Sweet Sultan.—Mixed colors, 18 inches high. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 75e.

GAILLARDIA.

Beautiful showy annuals continuing in bloom from early summer until frost, giv- ing the richest profusion of brilliant flowers. Excellent for borders, beds and for cutting; 2 feet high.

Amblyoden.—Deep blood red.

60e. Mixed.—Very striking.

ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppy).

A showy plant of low spreading growth, with finely divided foliage, blooming through- out the season; 12 inches high.

Pkt. Se; oz. PKt. 5e3 oz. 50e.

California Poppy

Rose Cardinal.—A charming variety pro- ducing freely large intense carmine flowers, inside orange. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40e.

Mandarin.—Inner sides of petals rich orange, outside scarlet orange. PkKt. 10¢3 oz. 40c.

Golden West.—Mammoth flowering, yellow and orange. Pkt. 5e.

FOUR O'CLOCK (Mirabilis or Marvel of Peru).,

Illustration next page A brilliant and showy plant of compact

growth with rich glossy leaves and profusion of bloom during the entire summer, present-

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ing a gorgeous sight in the afternoon and early morning. One of the most satisfactory and beautiful of our summer flowering an- nuals. It should be in every garden.

Wine Mixed Colors.-Two feet high. Pkt.

“Bes oz. 20c.

Tom Thumb, Mixed Colors.—One foot high. Pkt. 10e; oz. 25e.

FORGET ME NOT (Myosotis).

A charming little annual, best adapted to moist, shady locations; blooms in spring; 6 inches high.

White—PKt. 5e; oz. 75e.

Blue—PkKt. 5e; oz. 75e.

Datura (An- gels Trum- pet).— Large Dest a neiezh= ing, showy plants bear- ing large trumpet- shaped flow- ers six inch- es in length and very fragrant. Grow to 5 feet high. Wright i— White, sin- gle lower. Pkt. 5e,

Cornucopia

Large beau- tiful flow- ers measur- ing 4 inches acer 0 1S ‘S| } White and purple. Pkt. oe.

Golden Queen.—Brilliant yellow, very fine. Pkt. Se.

Datura

LOBELIA.

Plants of dwarf, compact growth, covered with small star-like flowers. Very pretty for edgings, for flower beds or hanging bas- kets and vases; 4 to 6 inches high.

Lobelia

PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

LOBELIA—Continued.

te Compacta—Rich blue. Pkt. 5e; oz. Erinus Compacta Alba.—White. oz. $1.00. Erinus Crystal Palace.—Dwarf blue. Pkt. de; Oz $1.00.

HELIOTROPE.

The delightful fragrance of this flower is known to everyone, but it is not generally known that it is easily raised from seed. It is a splendid bedding plant and ean be trained as a greenhouse climber. Seed sown in spring where it is to remain will make fine summer blooming plants. Grows about two feet high.

Lemoines Giant White—Pkt. 15ce. Lemoines Giant Blue—Pkt. 15e.

HIBISCUS.

A showy garden flower, growing about two feet high, having saucer shaped fiowers, cream color with purple eye. :

Africanus—Pkt. 5e.

Hibiscus

FLOWERING TOBACCO (Nicotiana Sanderae)

This new and beautiful hardy annual plant, |

with itS rosy-carmine flowers, startlingly beautiful effect

produces a

tion among annuals of any color or kind of foliage, whether in the back ground or in the open, this incomparably beauitful plant is charming. Seed sown

necessary. to grow. The care given to the most ordinary

annual will suit this new Nicotiana admir- |

ably, and for a minimum of care a maximum wealth of its orchid-like blossoms can be

had in the garden all the Summer and au- |

tumn; 3 to 4 feet high. Pkt. 15ce. NASTURTIUMS.

For freedom of bloom, ease of culture and |

handsome effect few flowers equal the nas- turtium. in the poorest soil and give the greatest

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Nasturtium

abundance of lovely sweet scented fiowers. Splendid when used as cut flowers. Tom Thumb Varieties—Nine inches high:

Deep Scarlet, Pkt. 5c; oz. 15e.

Lovely Crimson, pkt. 5e; oz. 15e. Brilliant Yellow, pkt. 5¢; 07. 15e.

Fine Mixed, all colors, pkt. 5e; oz. 15e.

MIGNONETTE. Its delightful

fragrance is a lasting pleas- ure to all who know this beautiful flow- er. It grows

rapidly and de- lights in the

cool, moist weather of early spring and late fall. Should be sown early £Or spring, and again in Aug-¥& ust for fall blooming.

Machet—De- liciously scent- ed gray flowers. PEt. 5e;3 oz, 35e.

Golden Queen.—Light yellow. Pkt. 5e3 oz. ec.

Goliath.—Giant red spikes, fine. Pkt. 10e; oz. 60ce.

Mignonette

new and very

. PETUNIAS.

Are universal favorites by reason of their rich colors, fragrance and length of blooming period. About 15 inches high.

Snow Ball—Pure white, new. PkKt. 10c.

Giants of California—Gigantic flowers of

every shade of crimson, pink, lavender, etc. PKt. 10c.

PETUNIAS—Continued. Dark Blue—New and very fine. Pkt. 15e. Large Flowering—Mixed. Pkt. 10c.

PORTULACA.

A flower of unsurpassed beauty which will grow and thrive in dry, hot locations where almost any other flower would soon die. Very easily grown and may be transplanted even when in bloom without injury. Blooms all summer and until frost, grows about 6 inches high.

Finest Single—Mixed colors, large brilliant colored flowers. Pkt. 5e; oz. 50e.

Double Flowered—White. PkKt. 10e. Double Flowered—Red. PkKt. 16c. Double Fiowered—Orange. .PKt. 10e. Double Fiowered—Mixed. Very beautifuL Pkt. 10e. SALPIGLOSSIS. This is a great favorite among annuals,

is of easy culture, produces beautiful orchid- like fiowers, blooming from early summer until late fall.

Large Klowering—Mixed. PKt. 5e; oz. 75e.

PHLOX.

Drummondit —Beautiful free flower- ing annuals of compact growth, com mencing to bloom early in summer and lasting until frost. Splendid for sowing in masses giv- ing a sheet of brilliant eolors defy- ing descrip- tion.

Fine Mix- ed Colors— Beautiful. PKt 5c; oz. Toe.

Pure White —PkKt. Seg oz. $1.00.

Bright Scarlet—PkKt. 5e3; oz. $1.25. Large Blood Red—PkKt. 5e; oz. $1.25. Large Yellow—Pkt. 5e; oz. $1.50.

MARIGOLDS.

Phlox

Popular garden favorites of quick growth and free flowering habit, producing a pro- fusion of bright flowers all summer; two to three feet high.

African Double—Tall varieties, fine mixed colors. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 50e.

Orange Color—Rich double. 60e.

French Dwari—Mixed colors.

PKt. 5c; oz

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PINKS (Dianthus).

For freedom of bloom and ease of culture few flowers equal these. They cover a variety of rich colors, beautifully marked. They con- tinue in bloom the entire’ summer and fall until frost.

Imperial Double White—PkKt. 5e; oz. 40c. Sanquineus, Blood Red—PK?t. 5c; oz. 40c. Choice Double Mixed—PkKt. 5e; oz. 40e. Diadem Double Mixed—PKRt. 5c; oz. 40c..

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POPPIES.

Universally loved are these beautiful and striking garden annuals. Nothing can be more showy, no plant easier to raise and we venture the assertion that 25c worth of poppy seed will make more show and cause more comment than any other garden flower in cultivation. Great advancement has_ been made during recent years in the develop- ment of the poppy and they today are one of the most desirable flowers to be had. They may be sown any time from November until March, the earlier the better. Do not wait for warm weather, and do not cover them deep, merely hide the seed under the sur- face in beds where they are to remain. Our strain of seed comes from expert growers and will be found first-class in every par- ticular.

Improved Shirley — The colors range thru all shades, rose , pink, earmine and brilliant erimson. A large num- ber of the flowers are edged with white. They grow about 18 ~° inches high; are fine for cut flowers. Pkt.

Tulip Pop- py —A mag- nificent spe- cies srow- ing about 14 inches high and produc- ing 50 to 60 large tulip- like. flowers of the most brilliant scarlet. Pkt DC$ OZ. 50e.

Umbrosum—Rich vermilion with a deep shining black spot on each petal. Grows about 18 inches high. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 25ce.

Pure White—A grand variety with large white flowers, round and double. About 18 inches high. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 35e.

Poppy

Carnation Flowered—Splendid double frin- ged fiowers, mixed colors. Pkt. 5e; oz. 20c.

Peony Flowered—Large showy double flow- ers resembling peony. Mixed colors. Pkt. Se; oz. 20c.

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PANSIES,

These beautiful flowers are universally ad- mired by both young and old. It is quite easy to see faces in pansies, especially by the children. Every garden should have this grand flower. It is a plant that loves cool shady spots rich, mellow soil, where, if kept well watered they surprise us with a pro- fusion of grand blooms. Our seed is the choisest product of the best European zgrow- ers.

Finest English Mixed—Pkt, 10c; oz. $1.50.

Giant Trimardeau, finest mixed—Pkt. 10c; 0Z. $3.50.

Cassiers’ Giant, immense fiowers.—Pkt. 10¢; oz. $6.00.

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Pansy SCABIOSA, OR MOURNING BRIDE.

Very effective garden annuals having large double flowers on long stems, fine f6e cue: ting. This flower is not cultivated as general-

Ly a it deserves to be. Grows about 30 inches igh.

Fine mixed colors, pkt. 10c. White, pkt. 10c.

Purple, pkt. 10c.

Fiery Scarlet, pkt. 10c.

SALVIA.

(Flowering Sage). This is one of the most gorgeous of For months it is a continuous flame of bright scar- let, the great spikes of bloom completely

concealing the fo- liage. It is of the easiest culture and should be in every garden. Grows 2% feet high.

_ Salvia Splendins.— PRKt. 10c; oz, 40c.

Scabiosa

STOCKS (Ten Weeks).

These popular flowers are easily grown and are great favorites on account of their beau- ty and fragrance; adapted to massing, edging or pot culture. Grows 12 inches high. |

Blood Red, 10c; Crimson, 10c; Blue, 10¢; Canary, 10c; White, 10c; Dwarf Mixed, 10c;3 German Dwarf Mixed, 10c.

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SUNFLOWER (Helianthus).

Miniature flowers, plants covered with hun- dreds of bright orange flowers, with bright neat foliage. Very showy and suitable for backgrounds and shrubberies; 8 feet high. Pkt. 5e; oz. 15e.

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1 82 VERBENAS (Hybrida). Rey Free flowering, hardy annuals. of low spreading growth, making a gorgeous dis- play the entire summer, splendid for cut-

ting. Good healthy plants can be grown from

seed.

Pure White—A fine strain of large flower- ing hybrid. PkKt. 10ec3 oz. $1.50.

Searlet—Brightest scarlet, very beautiful. Pkt. 10e; oz. $1.50.

Extra Fine Mixed—Large in flower and of the richest colors. Pkt. 10e3 oz. $1.50.

Salvia

Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas are among the most beautiful of our hardy annual flowers. They thrive in any good gar- den soil when given an open, sunny place, not too clase to fences or buildings and as far as possible from large trees. Sow as early as possible. In the South, January and February are the most suitable months though they may be successfully planted in March. Dig a trench 12 to 15 inches deep, put in same about 6 inches of rotten manure, mix thoroughly with dirt, then drop the seed thickly and cover about six inches deep. Furnish a support early, they thrive better when this is done. It is important to keep the surface soil fine and mellow. Treated as above the most lovely flowers are raised in the South. Price, pkt. 5e; any seven pkts. 25c; oz. 10c, and any 4 oz. 25e, postpaid.

} - WHITE: Mont Blane—Very early flowering habit. New.

Blanehe Burpee—Very large and beautiful flower, three on each stem, which are quite stiff; flowers all facing one way.

YELLOW:

Mrs. Eekford—Lovely shade of light primrose yellow; fine for cut flowers.

The Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon.—A

beautiful yellow, with a large, bold flower.

LAVENDER:

Countess of Radner — Beautiful shade of light lavender, fine form and size.

New Countess—New and very fine, light lavender.

BLUE AND PURPLE:

Lottie EekKkford—White shaded and edged with soft lavender.

Emily Eckford—Flower large size, stand- ard light rosy purple, wing rich purple. PINK:

Royal Rose—Standard rich flesh pink.

Prima Donna—Soft clear pink.

RED AND SCARLET:

Brilliant—Bright crimson scarlet.

Prinee Edward of York—HExtra large stand- and crimson scarlet, wings scarlet.

Eekford’s Finest Mixture—This contains many of Mr. Eckford’s recent developments, embracing every imaginable shade and color. Very fine, Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ib. 60c, postpaid.

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ZINNIAS.

This free flowering annual will always be popular. Flowers all summer, even dur- ing the most severe drouths. Great perfec- tion has been attained in the growth of the newer varieties.

Dwarf Fireball—Double flowers of a daz- zling fiery scarlet; beautiful; 15 inches high. Pkt. 10e.

Dwarf Snowball—Double Dahlia-like flow- ers, pure white; 15 inches high. Pkt. 10c.

Tall Varieties—Large flowering; 3 _ feet high. Crimson, PkKt. Se; Searlet, pkt. 5c; Rose, pkt. 5e; Yellow, pkt. 5c; White, pkt. 5c; Mixed Colors, pkt. Se.

Giant Double Flowering—Growing 2 feet high, compact plants, flowers very large, very double and perfect form. Cirmson, pkt. 5c; Searlet, pkt. 5c; Orange, pKt. 5c; Violet, pkt. 5e; White, pkt. 5c.

Robinson’s Seeds Are Sold on Honor

Seeds of Ornamental Annual Climbers

Balloon Vine—A graceful climber, known also as Love im a Puff. Very rapid growth with pretty foliage and inflated capsules; 10 feet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.

Balsam Appie—Curious climbing vines with ornamental foliage, fruit golden yellow, warted and when ripe opens showing the seed and its brilliant carmine interior. Fine for trellises, rock work, stumps, ete. Grows 10 feet. PkKt. Se; oz. 30ce.

Balsam Pear—Same as above except the fruit is pear-shaped. Pkt. 5e3 oz. 30e.

Canary Bird Vine.—A _ beautiful, rapid climber with handsomely fringed rich yellow flowers having a fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. Very delicate foliage. 10 feet. PkKt. Se.

Cobaea Scandens—Also known as cup and saucer vine. A climber of-rapid growth, has graceful bell-shaped flowers, beautiful violet hue, valuable for covering trellises, arbors, trunks of trees, etc. Plant seed edgewise and cover lightly; 20 feet. Pkt. 10e.

Wild Cucumber Vine—Ore of the most rapid growing and free flowering of the an- nual climbers, attaining a great height. Begin to bloom early in the season and by mid- Summer are covered with large sprays of small white flowers. Splendid for trellises, old fences, trunks of trees, ete. PkKt. 5e;3 OZ. 25e.

Cypress Vine—Very delicate fern like fo- liage bearing masses of beautiful, small, star- shaped flowers. Very popular; 15 to 20 feet.

Searlet—Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e.

White—Pkt. 5c; oz. 25ce.

Searlet Ivy Leaved—Very beautiful. PKt. 5e; OZ. Zoe.

Mixed—White and scarlet. Pkt. 5e; oz. 25e.

DOLICHOS OR JACK BEAN.

Makes a dense and rapid growth, will cover trellis, fence or old tree in a short time. Pkt. 5e3; oz. 10¢e.

THUNBERGIA.

(Black-Eyed Susan)—A beautiful, rapid Srowing climber, when given a sunny posi- tion; used extensively in hanging baskets, vases, low fences, etc.

Choice Mixed Colors—Buff, white, orange, etc. Pkt. 5e; oz. 50c.

JAPAN HOP.

Variegated. A beautiful variety of the Japan Hop.- Vine. The leaves are distinctly striped and blotch- ed with silvery white and dark

green. It is the most rapid grower of any annual climber and in a short time reaches a height of 40 to 50 feet, grows to full perfection the first season. Its fine foliage and luxurious growth makes a fine cov- ering for old fences, trellises, verandas. No other vine stands heat and drouth so well and it is re- markably free from all insects. See cut. Pkt. 10ce.

Japan Hop

MORNING GLORY.

The flowers are so bright and beautiful and the vines of such rapid growth that they should be planted by everyone.

Imperial Japanese—Very large and beau- tiful flowers with distinct coloring ranging from rich purple to pure white. The foliage is exceedingly fine, having many forms; some leaves are heavily marbled with white or yellow. PkKt. 5e; oz. 20c. E

Striped—Flowers striped with red, blue and rose on white ground. Pkt. 5e;3 oz. 20c.

Choice Mixed—Many colors, very fine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.

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Seeds of Ornamental Climbers— Continued

= MOONFLOWER.

Rapid growing and beautiful flowers.

climbers, having varied Splendid for quickly

covering walls, fences, trellises, etc. Mixed varieties, white and blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 7d5e. ; MINA LOBATA. A beautiful Mexican climber. The buds

at first are vivid red, turning yellow before they open and when fully open the flowers”

are a creamy white. They are freely produced from top to bottom on the vine, which has a growth of about 20 feet. Sow seed early. PkKt. 10ce.

Sanzguinea—Same as above only producing freely blood red flowers. Pkt. 10ce.

NARTURTIUMS.

Our strain of climbing Nasturtiums are all strong and vigorous. The shoots can be

trained on strings or wires or can be readily made to climb netting or even ordinary pal- ing fence. They make a Striking effect when planted on slopes and allowed to trail down on the ground; very effective in masses or long rows.

Choice Mixed—Containing many bright col- ors. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14-lb. 30c.

ORNAMENTAL GOURDS.

Rapid growing, annual climbers, with sin- gular shaped fruit and fine foliage.

Dipper or Calabash—Pkt. 5e.

Hercules Club—Club shaped; Pkt. 5e.

Ezss Pkt. 5e.

Serpent—Striped like a serpent. Pkt. 5e.

4 feet long.

Shaped—Hgg shaped fruit, white.

Robinson’s Summer Flowering Bulbs 2 Roots

Our bulbs and roots will all bloom this year, please do not compare them with the largely advertised variety sold at ridiculously low prices. Many of our varieties are en- tirely hardy and may remain in the open

Tuberous=Rooted Begonias

The Tuberuos-rooted Begonia is a very de- sirable plant, either for window, conserva- tory, or outdoor planting, and has of recent years become a strong rival to the Geranium and Verbena as a bedding plant.

Large Single Mixed.—These produce very large single flowers in a splendid assortment of colors. The bulbs should be started early in the spring in very light or sandy soil; give but little moisture until they have Start- ed into growth. Mixed—1i10 cents each; 4 for 25 cts., or 75 cts. per dozen, postpaid. Wecan also furnish the single-flowered bulbs in separate colors of Crimson, Pink, White, Yel- low and Orange. We offer separate colors at 10 ets. each; 3 for 25cts; $1.00 per dozen, by mail, postpaid.

Gloxinia

ground from year to year. Such as are not hardy may be taken up in the fall and cared for during the winter months and planted out the following season.

Best Double, Mixed.—These flowers are uni- formly large, double and full centered, in a magnificent range of beautiful rich colors. They produce a profusion of grand flowers. 15c each; 4 for 50c, of $1.50 per doz. We can supply also the following Separate colors: Crimson, Pink, White and Yellow, at 20c each; 3 for 50c, or $1.75 per doz., postpaid.

Caladium Esculentum Elephant’s Ears

One of the most effective and easily grown plants for the lawn of flower border. Will thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but to get the best results plant in rich soil and give plenty of water. With such treatment a select size bulb will make a plant about 5 feet high with leaves three feet long and 20 inches wide.

First Size bulks, 25e each; $2.50 doz. Second Size bulbs 10e each; $1.00 doz.

GLOXINIA

Grand Erect Flowering Varieties

Dry Bulbs in Separate Colors Ready in November.

The Gloxinias are known as among the echcicest and most beautiful flower- ing plants we have for Winter and Spring bloom in living room, conserva- tory or greenhouse. They grow easily from the bulbs and bloom freely for several months; each bulb will make a large plant and produce many splendid flowefs, 3 to 4 inches across, and of the most gorgeous and exquisite colors; some are spotted and mottled, others beautifully varigated anaA all inde- secribably rich and velvety. They are recognized by all as entirely out of the usual, and among the most rare and handsome house plants to be had. When done blooming the bulbs should be dried off and laid away till time to plant again. We offer three _ colors, scarlet, blue and white; 15e each; 3 for 40e; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.

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Summer Flowering Bulbs—Continued

Fancy Leaved Caladium

A superbly ornamental foliage plant for greenhouse, conservatory, window-boxes, or for planting outdoors in a sheltered and shaded location. The bulbs we offer are grown from a fine collection. Mixed bulbs, 20e each; 3 for 50c; 6 for 85e, by mail, pustpaid.

Field=-Grown Roots of Choicest Double Dahlias

The Double-flowered Dahlia is one of the most popular fall flowers, and from strong field-grown roots fine flowers may be had the first season much earlier than from plants grown from seed. Where the roots are sent by mail a portion of the tuber is removed to reduce the cost of postage, but the portion attached to the stem from which the eyes start is left intact; planted in rich, warm soil they start quickly into growth and make fine strong plants.

Mixed Colors made up from the best va- rieties of all colors. Dormant Roots, 25e

each; doz., $2.50. IRIS

Iris, Japanese (Iris Kaempferi).—These beautiful herbaceous plants are among our handsomest spring flowering plants and are becoming very popular. They commence blooming about the middle of April and con- tinue to produce blooms for 5 or 6- weeks. Many of the flowers are from 8 to 12 inches in diameter and are almost as handsome as

-of manure and water.

Japanese Iris

orchids, with their rich colorings and mark- ings. The Iris does best in a rich, wet situa- tion and should receive an abundant supply Choice mixed varieties, white, purple, blue, etc.,15e each; $1.50 per doz., $12.50 per 100.

CANNAS

We are extensive growers of Cannas, and though our list of varieties is not so large as offered by some establishments, it repre- sents the pick of today. Every variety offered

Three New Cannas

King Humbert.—A cross between the Crozy and Orchid Flowered varieties. Flowers are as large as those of any of the Orchid Flow- ered Cannas, yet have the firmness and sub- stance of the Crozy type. Bright orange scar- let streaked with crimson. Foliage bronze, wee brownish green stripes. Grows 4 to 4%

eet.

Papa Nardy.—A new French Canna, grow- ing about four feet high, with bright green foliage. Flowers large, well rounded; beau- tiful purplish crimson.

St. Louis.—Greatly admired by all Canna specialists on account of its combining bright ecrimson-secarlet flowers and handsome dark bronze foliage. 4 to 4% feet.

The above 3 New Cannas 35c each; 3 for $1

NEW EVERBLOOMING WHITE CANNA. MONT BLANC,

Three feet. This magnificent new Canna is the result of many years of careful hybrid- izing, and we now have the pleasure of intro- ducing the finest White Canna in commerce. Mont Blanc has a vigorous constitution, and produces its large, beautiful white flowers in strong branching stalks well above the fo- liage. It blooms early- and continuously in the grandest profusion during the whole growing season, until stopped by freezing weather. Its foliage is a bright glossy green; very large and handsome, and so thick and

by us is fully tested and proven to be satis- factory. 10c each, or $1.00 doz., except where noted.

leathery it is not often injured by rain or wind. It is a strong-growing, vigorous va- riety, and will produce from fifteen to twenty flower-stalks in a season. Its great masses of snowy white flowers contrast finely with

- out the brightness of the scarlet.

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Cannas— Continued

the splendid crimson and pink varieties, mak- ing as gorgeous flower beds for the lawn or garden as it is possible to have. 25e each, 5 for $1.00.

Alphonse Bouvier.—Bright crimson flower- spikes, two or three to a stalk; very large and full, all blooming together.

Florence Vaughn.—The finest yellow spot- ted Canna... Flowers very large, brilliant yel- low, spotted with bright red; a strong grow- er and free bloomer.

Italia. Bright, orange-scarlet, with a very broad golden yellow border. The flowers, which are produced on massive stems about 16 inches long, are set well above large, heavy foliage.

Madame Crozy.—Immense fiower-heads of

the deepest vermillion, gold bordered; petals

very wide and broadly rounded.

Paul Marquant.—Extra large flowers of deep salmon color, shaded orange; vigorous, free blooming.

Queen Charlotte.— Rich crimson-scarlet, with wide gold border on every petal. It blooms profusely, and the flower-spike, which = very large and full, stands well above the eaves.

Austria.—A counterpart of Italia, except in the color of its flowers, which are of a pure canary, with but few traces of small reddish brown spots in the center of the two inside petals.

Chicago.—The best of all the red varieties. Foliage green, 9 to 10 inches wide; fiower- truss and stalk stands boldly erect. The large flowers open out nearly flat; petals 1% inches wide and five in number. Color a clear, deep vermilion, without markings, under a purplish gloss. 5 feet.

Mile. Berat.—The best bedder. Flowers a very soft shade of rosy carmine; petals long, graceful. A bed of this variety is simply superb, making a good show of flower-trusses all the time; solid mass of pink. Leaves green. 5 feet.

President Cleveland.—This variety attracted |

widespread attention last season and is con-

ceded to be one of the finest introductions of |

late years. Color bright orange-scarlet; very showy; one of the best blooming sorts on our grounds this year.

Pennsylvania.—With us the past year this Canna proved one of the most attractive of all the large flowered or “Orchid-fiowered”’ type. It is really the only pure deep scarlet in this class of Cannas. The flowers are im- mense in size, often measuring six inches and over across, with single petals, 2 to 2% inches wide. Plant grows five to six feet high, with its bloom carried well above the handsome bright green foliage. Its brilliant coloring, free blooming habit, and vigorous growth place it in the front rank of all “Orchid-Flowered Cannas.”

Souv. de Antoine Crozy.—By far the bright- est gilt-edged Canna grown. Flowers bril- liant crimson-scarlet, bordered by a _ broad band of golden yellow, which serves to set One of the most attractive in the entire collection. About 3% feet. Price, 20e each; 6 for $1.00.

Shenandoah.—This is an excellent variety presenting quite a novel combination. An excellent red or bronze leaved variety, useful and beautiful on account of its foliage, but in addition to this, crowned with larger spikes of deep rosy pink flowers.

Crimsen Bedder.—One of the most showy and longest lasting flower of any Canna we grow. Brightest imaginable shade of crim- son scarlet. Plant is very compact in growth, throwing up straight flower spikes with well shaped trusses of bloom. Flowers remain in perfect condition for a longer period than

ordinary varieties, making it one of the most valuable for planting in masses where bright red color is desired.

The Express.—The result of a cross between Philadelphia and Gloriosa. Foliage and growth dwarf, generally growing 2 to 2% feet. Color, bright scahlet-crimson, a shade lighter than Philadelphia. Petals very broad. made up into well shaped flowers. A free and continuous bloomer.

Victory.—Flowers of the largest size, indi- vidual petals measuring 1% inches. Bright orange-searlet with crimson veins running lengthwise of the petals, and bordered with an irregular band of yellow. An extra strong grower, throwing up immense flower spikes. Height 5 to 6 feet.

Magnificent Gladiolus

A search, be it ever so painstaking and complete, of the floral kingdom, will discover no flower of such easy culture, embracing the great range of color with endless com- binations and variety, to equal the Gladiolus. Although called the people’s flower, it today is practically unknown to the amateur and average grower, and we claim for the newer hybrids greater beauty and more exquisite coloring than in any other garden ornament. Even the orchids failed to equal it, excepting in durability as a cut flower, and here the Gladiolus excels all others. For the best re- sults, cut the spike when the first flower opens and blooms in the house. This treat- ment is also beneficial to the bulb.

Newest reds, scarlets, and crimsons. The world’s commercial strains, offer few equals and none better (they should be largely planted.) Each de; doz. 50c.

New White, Light and Yellow. _All shades of white, cream and yellow in many com- binations, relieved by stains and blotches of rich coiors in most pleasing contracts. Each 6e; doz. 60c. ;

Rare Blues, in Clematis, Lilac and Helio- trope Shades. New hybrids of Papillo Major, practically unknown. No such seedlings of- fered elsewhere in the world. Each 5e; 35e doz.

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German Iris

LILIUM (Lily)

All herbaceous borders should have a few lilies scattered through them, in- cluding Auratum, Candidum, Specious- um varieties, ete., etc. The sorts of- fered below can be planted with excel- lent results during the spring months. It is in the hardy border that Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare.

Auratum (Gold-banded Lily).—Large graceful flowers, composed of six petals of a delicate ivory white, thickly stud- ded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the center a golden yellow.

Speciosum Album—Large white flow- ers of great substance, with a green- ish band running through the center of each petal.

Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum.—

White, heavily spotted with rich rosy:

erimson spots. (See cut.)

Speciosum Melpomene.—Very large flowers, rich blood-crimson, heavily spotted.

Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily).— Very large fiowers, orange spotted black. 12e each; $1.25 per doz.

Price.—Any of the above, except where noted, first size bulbs, 15e each; $1.50 per doz., extra Size bulbs 25e each; $2.50 per doz. If Lily bulbs are wanted by mail, add 5c per bulb for postage.

Madeira Vine

The Maderia Vine is of rapid growth, with dense and beautiful foliage, twin- ing to great height. It grows anywhere but does better in a warm, sunny, shel- tered location. It is also a very pretty plant for training around the windows in the house. Strong Tubers, exch 5c; 3 for 10c; per doz. 30c, postpaid.

SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS—Continued Tuberoses

One of the best known and most easi- ly grown flowering bulbs. Easily rec- ognized by its exquisite fragrance and beautiful flower spikes which are borne on long stems, making it an admirable cut flower for house decoration. If start- ed in pots and then transplanted to open ground can be had in flower much earlier.

Mexican Tuberose.—This variety is especially adapted to the South. Blooms continuously from June until frost, bearing large fragrant flowers. Thrive best in sandy locations, when well wa- tered, easily grown, and should be generally planted. Price, 5e each; 6 for 25e; 12 for 40ec, postpaid.

“Mammoth Excelsior Dwarf Pearl.— Our “Mammoth Excelsior Dwarf Pearl’ is a special selection made for many years of the most Dwarf, double, and full flowered spikes and 1s exceptional- ly sturdy and dwarf in habit. This “Mammoth strain’ is positively the highest type of the Tuberose. Price, 5e each; doz., 40c.

German Iris or Fleur=de=Lis

(I. Germanica).—The German Iris is one of the most desirable early spring flowering plants. The flowers are of large size and of exquisite colors. No

garden is complete without a collection of these beautiful ‘Flags.’ Choice mix- ed colors. 12%e each; $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

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Why Send North for Roses when you can buy larger and better at home? Remember Texas is the world’s rose garden.

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Choice Roses

Owing to its mild climate Texas is a veritable rose garden. Its mild winters and rich soil make it possible to grow the grand- est and most perfect warieties, equalling those found anywhere in the world. Is it therefore surprising that we are in a position to offer Field Grown Roses superior to those found anywhere in this country.

It is not possible for any grower to produce better Roses than are grown by us. We use 2% inch pots, thereby enabling us to furnish plants far superior to those grown in 1% inch size used by many growers and our patrons can always be assured that they will receive plants that are sure to give the very best results.

Our first size plants which are furnished for 10e each, or 16 for $1.00, will give a weaith

of bloom the first season, and we strongly recommend this size as the results are sure to be satisfactory.

We ship them with perfect safety to any part of the United States and guarantee them true to name and to be as represented.

PRICES :

Splendid young plants from 2% inch pots, by mail or express, 10c each or 16 for $1.00. 3% or $1.25 per dozen. Splendid field grown roses

Larger plants from inch pots 15e each, 2 years old, 25e, cr $2.50 per doz., except where noted.

Varieties marked (*) we furnish field grown.

*Ascrippina.—This is a brilliant fiery red va- riety, sweet and double. Is a strong, vigor- ous grower and continuous bloomer. They bloom the first year from young plants and also are splendid autumn bloomers, remain- ing in flower until the approach of winter'|

For bedding in masses or for making Rose-.

hedges this is a variety that is unsurpassed and will charm every one who gives it a trial on account of the thousands of rich, fiery-red blooms.

*American Beauty, the Popular Perpetual Bloomer.—Belongs to the hybrid perpetual class and is well known as one of the grand- est perpetual blooming roses we have; makes splendid buds and magnificent large blooms. Color, deep rich crimson, exquisitely shaded; true perpetual bloomer, bearing flowers all through the season. Always scarce and in great demand.

* Bridesmaid.—The most popular pink Tea Rose. Thousands of this variety are grown every year for cut flowers; also very desir- able for Summer bedding out-of-doors. A de- lightful shade of bright pink.

*Bride.—A pure white Rose of perfect form and fine size. The buds are long and pointed; the flower opens up beautiful and full; de- lightfully scented.

*Bon Silene.—Still a prime favorite on ac- count of its delightful fragrance and strong growth; deep rose, shaded carmine.

*Bessie Brown.—A Rose of transcendent beauty and one of the largest and fullest that we have ever seen; it is erect and vig- orous in growth, flowering profusely all through the Summer. Color, pure white, sometimes faintly flushed pink.

Bougere.—Very similar to the Catherine Mermet in color. We find it to be one of the most continuous bloomers. A first-class all- round Rose.

Catherine Mermet.—Buds very large and globular; petals recurved, showing to advan- tage the lovely light, creamy pink, reminding one of La France in its silvery shading.

Captain Christy.—Hybrid Tea. Delicate flesh color, rosy center; medium to large size, full. Extra good.

*Clothilde Soupert.—Color, a French white, deepening to a rosy blush in the center, ex- ceeding in distinctness of shadings the well known Malmaison. Form and substance of the flowers are so perfect that the hottest weather does not cause a deterioration of either, so that even in midSummer a boquet of splendid buds and open flowers can be ob- tained.

David Pradel.—This is a grand Rose, sure to give satisfaction. It is a clean, handsome grower and an early and profuse bloomer, both buds and flowers are extra large and beautiful; color, rich rosy red, elegantly shaded. Very fragrant.

Duchess de Brabant.—This variety unites in a pronounced degree the highest attributes of a garden Rose, being very vigorous, never fails to produce flowers; healthy, rarely dis- eased in any way; produces large, full blos- soms, beautiful in bud or open flower, and delightfully fragrant. The color is an at- tractive shade of soft, rosy pink, deepening to bright rose.

Etoile de Lyon.—One of the best and most beautiful yellow Tea Roses for general plant- ing; may be had in bloom the entire year by proper treatment. The flowers are of good size, deep, full, very sweet-scented, rich, golden yellow.

Gruss au Teplitz.—As a bedding Rose this is one of the finest and most useful varie- ties ever sent out. The color is brightest searlet, shaded to deep, rich, velvety crim- son. It is very fragrant. The freest grower and most profuse bloomer of any ever-bloom- er. The mass of color produced is wonderful, and the foliage is extremely beautiful, all the younger growth being a bronzy plum color. A queen among scarlet bedders. It will undoubtedly supersede Agrippina, Queen Searlet and all others of this class.

Golden Gate.—This variety is near kin to Niphetos, bringing buds of similar shape and size, but flushed with pink and salmon. It is the strongest grower of its class, throwing up heavy canes persistently; one of the most profuse blomers extant. :

*Helen Gould.—The Sensational Rose. This is probably the most beautiful and satisfac- tory Rose for general planting ever intro- duced in America. It has proven itself to be the strongest growing, freest blooming and

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CHOICE ROSES—Continued.

hardiest rose in existence. It is a better rose for general planting than American Beauty. The flowers are full and perfectly double, the buds beautifully made, long and pointed. The color is a warm, rosy crimson. It is a very easy rose to get along with; anybody can grow it and you can’t keep it from bloom- ing. Be sure and plant this grand rose.

The Queen

Hermosa.—Always in bloom and always beautiful; the color is a most pleasing shade of pink; very fragrant.

New Tea Rose, “Ivory.”—A most important addition to our list of roses for cut-flower purposes. It is a “sport” from Golden Gate. The variety now offered embodies all the good points of its parent—size, freedom of bloom, strong, vigorous, healthy growth, with a pure white color—which make it an in- valuable acquisition, and must at once meet with popular favor.

La Detroit.—The new Breitmeyer Rose, which has been so largely exhibited and ad- vertised. Shell-pink, shading to soft rose; reverse of outer petals cream colored; fra- grance like that of Old Bon Silene. In form it is large, cup-shaped; petals’. shell-like. Rich glossy foliage. A rampant, vigorous grower, producing long shoots.

Liberty.—A lovlier thing than this new rose was never fashioned. Always abreast of the times. We have a large stock of this variety, although a recent arrival in the rose world. The color is bright, flashing crimson-scarlet.

*Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.—A beautiful rose, with elegant, large-pointed buds and creamy white; deliciously fragrant. The plant is a strong, healthy grower and constant bloomer. The flowers are on strong, stiff stems, with rich, glossy foliage, making it one of the finest roses for corsage wear, or any use whatever.

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Louis Philippe.—Rich, dark velvety crim- son; free and beautiful.

Meteor.—Rich, velvety crimson, exceedingly bright and attractive. The plant is of vigor- ous growth and very free-flowering.

Mrs. DeGraw.—An ideal bedding Rose that will give an abundance of bloom from early Summer until frost. The flowers are bright, rich pink, of good size and very fragrant. Blooms in clusters. eS

Mad. de Watteville.—Delightfully fragrant, extra large flowers of fine shape; white, shad- ed with salmon, deepening to bright rose at edge of petals.

Marie Guillot.—Splendid for any use; es- pecially desirable for Summer Rose beds;.pure white, sometimes tinted pale yellow.

Marie Van Houtte.—Is creamy white, outer petals outlined with bright rose: occasionally the entire flower is suffused with light pink; growth strong; bloom profuse.

Mad. Schwaller.—A remarkable Rose, hav- ing the strength and style of the Hybrid Per- petual and the free-flowering qualities of the Tea; color deep rosy flesh, deepening on edge of petals.

Pink Maman Cochet.—This superb Rose is well known as a queen among Roses and one of the best and most beautiful varieties and quite hardy. The flowers are of enormous size, very full and of great depth and sub- stance. Color, rich coral pink, elegantly

‘shaded with rosy crimson; has broad, thick

shell-like petals and makes superb long pointed buds; continues loaded with buds and flowers the whole season. Deliciously sweet and a hardy, vigorous grower. It ranks among the very finest hardy ever- blooming roses, has no superior and should be included in every collection.

Red Maman Cochet.—(Helen Gould.)—A most valuable, hardy ever-blooming Rose. Recommended for garden planting. It is a healthy, vigorous grower, throwing up strong shoots and producing great masses of splen- did roses the whole growing season. Flowers are extra large, perfectly double and delic- iously sweet. Color, bright rich crimson, ele- gantly shaded and exceedingly beautiful.

White Maman Cochet.—A splendid Rose; has all the good qualities of Maman Cochet, but is pure snow-white, equally large and fragrant. One of the very best pure-white, hardy, everblooming roses for bedding in lawn or garden.

Yellow Maman Cochet.—(Madam Matrat)— A new and beautiful hardy Tea Rose, throw- ing up fine, strong stems and beautiful sul- phur-yellow flowers and bearing large, soli- tary buds of grand size and perfectly double, splendid form; one of the finest yellow bed- ders ever offered.

Marie Van Houtte.—Is creamy white, outer petals outlined with bright rose; occasion- ally the entire flower is suffused with light pink; growth strong; bloom profuse.

*Mad. Franeciska Kruger.—Large Flowers of beautiful copper-yellow. Unlike any other roses on our list.

*Mad. Caroline Testout.—Probably no Rose stands higher in public estimation today than La France, and when we say that this ele- gant new rose is a close counterpart of La France we have said enough to insure its being planted by a vast number of people. It is decidedly deeper and more brilliant in color and a larger flower, and is as good in other ways. It is a wonderful Rose.

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CHOICE ROSES—Continued.

*Niphetos.—Still a great favorite and one of the best white Tea Roses. The buds are long and pointed, opening out into a large, pure- white flower, delightfully fragrant.

*The Frances E. Willard Rose.—Is a strong, vigorous grower, and true ever-bloomer, mak- ing healthy, handsome bushes. The buds and flowers are of large size and perfect form, pure snow white and so full and perfect they resemble Camelias. It is delightfully fra- grant, and one of the grandest of all pure white Roses.

*Mrs. John Laing.—Queen of the Hybrid Perpetuals. A splendid, constant-blooming Hybrid Perpetual, perfectly hardy, with im- mense flowers, full and double, borne in great profusion on long stiff stems, and ex- eceedingly sweet. The color is a clear, bright, shining pink, exquisitely shaded. The buds are long and pointed.

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*General Jacqueminot.—Rich velvety crim- son; magnificent in bud state or open.

*Madame Abel Chatenay.—This is a won- derfully strong, healthy growing variety, with rich, bright foliage. A grand bedding rose, as it is a profuse and continuous bloomer. Flowers are large and full; petals recurved and of a beautiful creamy rose, shaded with rose vermillion and tinged with salmon, The base of the petals is very highly colored. This will undoubtedly make a fine garden rose because of its substance and hardiness. The flowers are borne on long stems.

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Four La France Roses

*Pink La Franee.—The flowers are very large, double, delightfully fragrant; light sil- very pink; blooms continuously throughout the season and stands first among the Roses for our climate.

*White La Franee.—Pearly white shading to rose; like La France in other character- istics.

*Red La France—(Duehess of Albany).— Retains all the characteristics of the type, with the blooms three to four shades darker, of a deep carmine-pink hue.

*Striped La France.—Beautifully variegated bright rose on satin pink ground.

*White Bougere—A free bloomer, and clean, | healthy grower; blooms of great substance; pure white; good stiff stem; as pure a white as Niphetos, and will produce 50 per cent more blooms than Bride.

*Princess Bonnie.—Undoubtedly one of the finest and most beautiful hardy ever-blooming Roses in cultivation. Color, bright rich crimson, exquisitely shaded and delightfully sweet. Noted for the grand size and beautiful form of both flowers and buds. It is a quick and constant bloomer, loaded with flowers the whole season; entirely hardy. ;

*Queen of Edgely, or Pink American Beauty.—This grand new Rose is a sport of American Beauty; it is an ex- act counterpart of the American Beauty in every particular except color, which is a bright pink somewhat of the shade of Mme. Caroline Testout and Brides- mand. It.has the same vigorous growth beautiful foliage and fragrance as the parent; the flowers are large and deep, cup-shaped and full, borne on stems often 6 feet in length; foliage to the very flower.

*Snowflake.—Never out of bloom and as a pure white bedding rose its equal is hard to find.

*Sunrise.—A grand improvement over the well known Sunset. The color is a blending of deep yellow with bright searlet and clear, deep copper shad- ings; as the bud opens the scarlet changes to dark red. The buds are perfect and the open flower is one of the handsomest imaginable.

*Sunset.—F ull, finely formed flowers; rich, golden amber, tinged and shaded ruddy copper; a prolific bloomer.

The Queen, Grand Tea Rose.—A vig- orous, healthy grower and constant bearer of large, very double roses, pure suowswpite and very sweet and beauti-

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*Perle des Jardins.—Not new, but one of the most beautiful deep yellow Roses in existence. Makes grand buds; open flowers are extra large, perfectly double and delic- iously sweet; the color is. pure rich, golden yellow, the plant is a healthy grower and constant bloomer.

*Winnie Davis.—The color is apricot pink, shading to a flesh tint at base of petals; buds oblong and well formed.

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CHOICE ROSES—Continued.

*Safrano.—A fine old variety. This is a splendid rose that has not been superseded by any newcomer of its class or color. It grows vigorously and has the vitality neces- sary to produce a continuous crop of flowers from early summer until late in autumn; quite hardy. It is valued very highly for its beautiful buds and handsome flowers. The color is a bright apricot yellow, sometimes tinted wih rose. Very fragrant.

A Grand Selection

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Paul Neyron.—The largest flowered Rose in cultivation and one of the most prolific bloom- ers; color, deep clear rose, very fresh and attractive. The plant is an exceptionally good grower, making straight shoots four to five feet high in one season, and each shoot tipped with an immense flower, often five inches in diameter. We always recommend Paul Neyron when a good hardy pink or rose- colored Rose is desired.

of Fine New Roses

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New Bedding Rose

*Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (Baby Rambler)—tThis is without question the most important addition to our list of bedding roses for many years, and one which seems destined to become the leading popular bedding variety.

It is a cross between Crimson Rambler and one of the dwarf Polyantha sorts, producing large trusses of bright Crimson flowers similar to the Crimson Rambler, but instead of climbing, the plants form dwarf, compact bushes, not over 18 inches high, with clean dark foliage, which is never attacked by disease or insects and is perfectly hardy; but the most unique and novel feature about it is the phenomenal freedom with which it produces fiowers. In this respect it out-classes any Rose of any type Known, the plant being never out of bloom from early spring until stopped by hard frost in the late autumn.

*Rosalind Orr English.—New Hybrid Tea—As fine in. color as anything in the Rose family, a pure bright pink, glowing at the center, and wnen grown under glass its color is a bright coral pink; producing tall,

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Baby Rambler *Mme. Philippe Rivoire (H. T.)—Very free-

branching in growth, foliage deep bronzy green, flowers large, full and globular; color apricot yellow, center nankin yellow, reverse of petals carmine; opens quickly even in mid- winter. *New Everblooming Irish Rose Killarney.—This great Irish Hy- brid Tea Rose is of recent intro- duction. It is perfectly hardy in this latitude. A strong, robust grower with bright foliage, flow- ering very freely throughout the season. The flowers are very large, the buds long and pointed. The color is beautiful satiny pink, shaded and suffused pale pink.

*Frau Karl Druschke.—This is the grandest new white Rose that has been introduced for years. It is perfectly hardy and very free flowering, producing flowers of exceptionally large size, very full and double, and of a pure snow- white. It makes a beautiful, long shaped bud, and blooms freely throughout the Summer and is a strong, hardy plant.

*Mme. Jenny Gillemont (H. T.) —Buds long and pointed, deep saffron yellow, opening canary with dark golden shading; blooms large, petals immense; opens very freely; a fine, upright grower of branching habit. Exquisitely beautiful; very large in size, but very long and pointed.

*Angel Peulffo. Beautiful foliage, bud of exquisite shape, flower immense, very full, opens readily even in dark weather; one of

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| the most brilliant combinations of pink pine Loneen paictabesti (Ee Eas OF PU Sy : : growth, foliage dark green, buds long an | shades yer produced: com. Ere adom BUZe pointed, flower large and full, color glossy quick opening, all point to this as a coming carmine searlet, lightened with vermillion; forcing variety. extremely free; very erect, one of the best | novelties of recent years, specially as a red *Wellesley.—This grand Rose, seedling of SETS WOSe. | Liberty crossed with Bridesmaid, retains the *New Rose Richmond. (Hybrid Tea)—This | form of Liberty with the fullness of Brides- is one of the most beautiful Roses in our en- | maid, and in color is a beautiful shade of tire collection and probably the best red va- pink, the outside of the petals being bright riety. It is -a strong, robust grower, with and clear with a silvery reverse. It is a healthy, dark green foliage. Flowers are full, very vigorous, healthy grower, carrying the handsome and sweet, of a deep carnation red, flowers on long, stiff stems which are clothed buds long and pointed. A very satisfactory

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*Climbing Malmaison.—Identical with Mal- maison, but of strong, vigorous climbing habit. The Malmaison is one of the mest beautiful Roses in cultivation, lovely creamy flesh with bright rose center. The flowers are very large, perfectly double and delic- iously sweet. Quite hardy.

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Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Rose in the South. Flowers full and well-

formed; rich, brilliant im j

*Climbing Clothilde Soupert.—New, and one | pao ane companion to Mavechal Wake “Tey of the finest hardy, ever-blooming Roses ever it introduced. A strong, vigorous climber; per- z fectly hardy, immense bloomer, loaded with *Yellow Marechal Neil.—A beautiful ceep, large, perfectly double flowers the entire :ea- | sulphur yellow; very large and exceedingly son; color, rich creamy white, finely tinged | fragrant. It is the finest yellow rose in ex- with amber rose; deepening center to bright | istence. It has a climbing habit, and where red. it is allowed to grow until it attains a large

*Climbing Souvenir of Wootton.—One of the size, as it will in a few years, it yields thous- most beautiful hardy, ever-blooming climb- ands of beautiful, golden yellow flowers. Hs- ing Roses yet produced. Pure, rich velvety pecially desirable in the Souch. We have a red, fully equal to Gen’l. Jacqueminot in <olor grand stock of this variety. and equally large and beautiful. Plant in a es s somewhat sheltered place and it wilt give ex- Price, large and nicely shaped two-sear-old cellent satisfaction. bushes at 50c each.

Rose of vigorous and rapid growth,

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Choice Ever-Blooming Climbing Roses—Continued

*Climbing Meteor.—Undoubtedly the finest bright crimson hardy, ever-blooming climb- ing Rose ever introduced; makes exquisite buds and large, beautifully shaped flowers of the true Jacqueminot color. A vigorous srower and constant bloomer; producing beautiful clusters of roses all through the season.

*New Hardy Climbing Rose, “Dorothy Per- kins.”—This is a grand, new, hardy climber. Grows 10 to 15 feet in a season; blooms in immense clusters like the Crimson Rambler, but the blooms are more double and of a beautiful shell-pink color, passing to clear, dep rose; makes large, pointed buds and is au very satisfactory Rose for general plant- ing.

_ *Climbing Bridesmaid.—What Bridesmaid is to the garden this Rose is to the higher planes, where it decks the airy heights with

a wonderful profusion of clear, deep pink flowers. *Kmpress of China.—A true perpetual

bloomer, producing a profusion of fiowers even the first season. Flowers of good size, semi-double, of a beautiful bright pink.

*Gainesborough.—The best of all climbing Roses. We are fully convinced that for a hardy, ever-blooming climber it has no equal, even eclipsing that grand variety, Mrs. Rob- ert Peary. For beauty and size we place this variety at the head of the Hybrid Teas. Its delicate colors are hard to describe, being delicately tinted flesh, almost white, and lus- trous as satin; when in full bloom it resem- bles a large, white, fluffy peony, but without a suggestion of stiffness, often measuring 8 or 9 inches in diameter. Be sure and try this grand Rose.

*Mary Washington.—Said to have origi- mated at Mount Vernon over one hundred years ago. It is an ever-blooming, climbing and makes a profusion of fine buds, which are borne in large clusters. The flowers are of medium size, pure white, perfectly double and very sweet.

*Pink Rambler (Psyche).—A new Rose from the Crimson Rambler, which is identical with its parent in all its fine qualities except the color, which is a light salmon rose, shaded with pink. A strong grower.

*White Pet.—A strong-growing, abundant blooming climbing Polyantha. An°excellent pillar Rose, blooming in immense clusters of pure-white flowers.

Wm. Allen Richardson.—A beautifully col- ored and very free-blooming Rose of vigor- ous growth; color, orange-yellow, center cop- pery yellow, faintly tinted rose. The plant is a strong, rampant grower, and altogether a very valuable variety.

*Climbing Snowball.—A sport from the Polyantha Rose, Snowball, and is one of the best climbing, ever-blooming white Roses. It blooms freely in clusters, like its parent, Snowball, and is altogether an exceptional variety.

Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria (Mrs. Robert Peary).—This is one of the most charming of all climbing Roses. It is a strong and rapid grower, throwing up shoots 10 to 20 feet high. It is perfectly hardy. It blooms continuously throughout the sea- son. No illustration can do the beautiful blooms justice, being equal to the finest cut flower roses. They are extra large, full, deep and double, produced on long stiff stems. The buds are long and pointed with a most delicious fragrance. This is the only pure white variety that will give you flowers the entire season. Our stock is of the best, grown on own roots and it should be planted by everyone.

Price, strong plants, 15¢ each, postpaid; 2 year old field grown plants, 30c each, by ex-

press.

ROBINSON'S Dollar Collection of Roses

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In order to supply our large deamnd for Roses, it is necessary for us to grow more than are needed, thus leaving on our hands many choice varieties. This surplus stock

embraces nearly all of the best sorts. This is our reason for making the following offer: For one dollar we will send by mail, postpaid, to any postoffiice, or by express, purchasers paying express charges twenty- five choice ever-blooming roses of our

selection. These will pe strong plants grown on their own roots that will bloom the first and every year thereafter. In ordering, please mention Robinson’s Dol- lar Collection. You will be pleased with this assortment. There will be no prem- iums offered with the $1.00 collection. When ordered sent by express you will re- ceive larger and better plants than by mail.

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OUR GREAT AMERICAN BEAUTY SET

A Sensational Combination of this famous and much admired favorite. This combination lends a new charm to rose lovers by the addition of the long sought for Pink Variety, added to which please im- agine the wonderful beauty of a new White Rose, both havingall the good qualities of the Red.

Pink American Beauty

The Rose-growing public has for years been seeking for a pink American Beau- ty. This demand is now fully realized in this lovely pink sort. The color is soft rich pink, fading to a still lighter shade. It is a strong grower, pro- ducing its massive flowers fully as at- tractive as its sister variety, the Red.

The stems are long, having dark glossy foliage and a fragrance that is superb. Our stock is genuine, and will please the most fastidious purchaser. Strong

plants, grown on their own roots, guaranteed true to name; 20c each; dozen plants, 15¢e each.

Red American Beauty

Belongs to the hybrid perpetual elass and is well known as one of the grandest perpetual blooming roses we have; makes splendid buds and magnificent large flow- ers, very double and deliciously fragrant. Color, deep rich crim- son, exquisitely shaded; true per- petual bloomer, bearing flowers all through the season. Always searee and in great demand.

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Strozg plants, grown on their cwn roots, Ww e e guaranteed true to name, 20c each. Dozen hite American Beauty plants, 15e each. 2 year old field grown

Has all the good qualities of the Red and plants, specially prepared for Winter and

pink except it is pure white. 2 year old plants, Spring planting, 3Gc each; dozen plants, 25¢ 35e each; grown on their Own roots, guaran- teed true to name. - exeh. All guaranteed true to name.

SPECIAL OFFER Waste pint: Strong Plants oc; no premiums given

on this special offer. .

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Our Splendid “Maman Cochet” Set of Roses

In this set we offer the most satisfactory combination known to profes- sional Rose Growers. Perfectly hardy everywhere; will give a wealth of blooms with charming long pointed buds, besides a combination of colors that is sought after by all rose lovers, Red, Pink, Yellow and White. Do not fail to include this set in your order. You will be well satisfied.

*Pink Maman Cochet.—This su- perb rose is well known as a queen among roses and one of the best and most beautiful va- rities ever grown and quite hardy. The flowers are of enormous size, very full and of great depth -and substance. Color, rich coral pink, elegantly shaded with rosy crim- son, has broad thick sShell-like petals and makes superb long pointed buds, immense bloomer, continues loaded with buds and flowers the whole season. Delic- iously sweet, and a hardy, vigor- ous grower. It ranks among the very finest hardy everblooming roses, has no superior and should be included in every collection. Price, strong plants,: 15¢ each; larger size, 20c, postpaid; two- year size, 25¢c, express.

* Red Maman Cochet (Helen Gould).—A most valuable hardy ever-blooming rose. Recommend- ed for garden planting. It is a healthy, vigorous grower, throw- ing up strong shoots and produc- ing great masses of splendid roses the whole growing season. Flow- ers are extra large, perfectly double and deliciously sweet. Col- or, bright rich crimson, elegantly shaded and exceedingly beautiful; it is entirely hardy here, and needs no protection, though the usual winter covering of leaves or garden litter is always desir- able, when convenient. Strong plants, 15¢c each; larger size, 20c, postpaid. Two-year size, 25c, ex- press.

*White Maman Cochet—A splen- did rose; has all the good quali- ties of Maman Cochet, but is pure snow white, equally large and fragrant, hardy and productive.

MAMAN COCHET

One of the very best pure white, hardy, ever- blooming roses for bedding in lawn or gar- den; 15¢ and 20c each, postpaid. Two-year size, 25c, by express.

*Yellow Maman Cochet (Madam Matrat).— A new and beautiful hardy tea rose, throwing up fine, strong stems, and beautiful sulphur- yellow flowers, bearing large solitary buds of grand size, perfectly double,

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form and freely borne; one of the finest yel- low bedders ever offered, and equally as val- uable as Maman Cochet. 15e eaeh; larger size, 20c, postpaid. Two-year size, 25¢c, by express. .

SPECIAL OFFER:—tThe four Great Cochet Roses for 50c; larger size, 65e; two-year

bushes, the 4 for 90c, by express.

Thirty-four Years of Successful Seed Selling

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The Beautiful

La France Rose

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PRICE of Roses on this page, 15c each; any 4 for 50c; 9 for $1.00; Two-year old plants 25c each; $2.50 per doz., by express at purchaser’s expense.

Who is it that does not admire this famous variety of Hardy Ever-blooming French Roses ? They are especially adapted to the South, resisting heat and drouth and producing a wealth of lovely buds and open blooms throughout the entire season.

PINK LA FRANCE has become so famous as one of the greatest

of Roses for general planting, that a descrip- tion is hardly needed. It is exceedingly sweet and handsome, and altogether one of the -lovliest and most desirable Roses one ean plant. Both flowers and buds are of grand size; the color is a lovely shade of Silver pink, tinged with crimson; delicious fragrance, exceedingly sweet; very full and wonderfully beautiful; commences to bloom soon after planting and continues until stop- ped by freezing weather.

WHITE LA FRANCE

(Augustine Guinoisse2u)

This magnificent new Rose is a pure white La France, having just a breath of rose- tinted blush, decidedly clouding the depths of its broad petals; the buds and flowers are extra large, very full and finely formed; the fragrance is delicious. It is a free, continous bloomer.

CLIMBING LA FRANCE

A sport from La France and identical with it in every particular, save its climbing habit of growth. One of the most magnificent climbing Roses. It is a strong, rapid grower, producing its splendid, large, delicate, silvery pink flowers in great abundance.

STRIPED LA FRANCE resembles Pink La France in every particu- lar with the exception of color, which is bright, satiny pink, distinctly striped with bright rose. RED LA FRANCE (Duchess of Albany)

A superb Rose; resembles La France, but is much deeper in color, hence the name Red La France. It is a continuous and free bloom- er, producing a great abundance of lovely buds and flowers all through the season; ex- tra large, elegant in form, very double and full; remarkably fragrant; color, brilliant rose pink, exquisitely shaded. It is recom- mended as one of the largest, sweetest and best roses for general planting in open ground or greenhouse culture.

YELLOW LA FRANCE (Mad. Pernet Ducher)

Very pretty, semi-double and of medium size; color bright canary yellow. By all odds the best new French Rose of its color intro- duced for many years.

SPECIAL OFFER

Strong Plants, one each Pink, White, Climb- ing, Striped, Red and Yellow La Franee, post- paid for 60c; two-year-old plants, six in all, by express, at purchaser’s expense, $1.20.

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CHOICE PLANTS Fer THE GARDEN anil

Under This Heading will be found a com- plete assortment of the most desirable plants Suitable for the dwelling-house, conservatory and greenhouse, or for bedding out in the garden. Also a collection of Hardy Shrubs, Vines, and Bushes, Evergreens and Deciduous Trees for ornamental purposes. Our facilities are excellent for growing and handling in

: ABUTILON

This deservedly popular plant is of easy culture, fine for bedding, rewarding the grow- er with a wealth of blooms during the entire summer. By Keeping them in pots in sum- mer will make free bloomers in winter. We highly recommend the flower as one thriving in almost any situation with little attention. Grows 2 or 3 feet high.

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Savitzii.—The best of all variegated Abu- tilons. Forms a compact, bushy plant, free from all trace or appearance of coarseness. Foliage bright pleasing green, broadly edged with white, producing a cheering effect when used with Cannas or other plants as an out- door bedder. The variegation is very much whiter than Souv. de Bonn, often the white predominating. This is. really a beautiful plant; one of the finest variegated plants ever sent out. 15¢; 12 for $1.50.

Souvenir de Bonn.—It is.a strong, upright grower, with large bright green foliage, d s- tinctly edged with a broad band of creamy white and yellow. Flowers very large, on stems 8 or 9 inches in length. Color bright orange-red; very effective with its beautifully variegated foliage. 10c; 12 for $1.00.

Eelipse.—Fine for baskets and vases, trail- ing in habit. Its foliage is very attractive, beautifully marked dark green and yellow, Flowers bright yellow, with crimson throat. 10e; 12 for $1.00.

ALTERNANTHERA

An admirable dwarf plant of compact growth used for edging to flower beds, about 6 inches high.

Aurea Nana.—Bright yellow foliage. 5e each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.

Amonea Spectabilis.—Crimson, pink bronze.- 5c each; 50¢c doz; $3.50 per 100.

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quantity the great variety of plants that we catalogue. We have endeavored to list on the following pages all those plants, both new and old, that hold a prominent place in horti- culture. If any of our customers desire a plant not catalogued we will appreciate all inquiries and give them our prompt attention.

LEMON VERBENA

Aloysia Citriodora

Possesses a delightful fragrance entirely unlike that of any other plant. Should be planted in every garden and cut to use in bouquets of flowers. May be repotted in the fall and carried over in the house, but makes but little growth during winter months. 10e each; $1.00 doz.; $7.50 per 100.

SWEET ALYSSUM

A favorite little annual, because of its fra- grance and abundance of bloom. As easy to grow as any weed, and blooms from early summer until severe freezing weather in fall. small pots. Good for cutting or button-hole bouquets. 5Se each; 50c per doz; $3.50 per 100.

ANTIRRHINUM- Snapdragon

The Snapdragons do not receive in this country the attention they deserve. ‘Tourists see them used in beds and borders in all the famous parks and gardens of the Old World, and we know from actual tests that they do just as well here as in HKurope. They succeed best in a rather light soil, in a Sunny position and, although perennials, succeed well when treated as annuals. Fine for cutting.

Giant White—1Cec each; $1.00 doz.

Fiery Scarlet.—10c each; $1.00 doz.

Giant Yellow—10c each; $1.00 doz.

Norfolk Island Pine—Description next page

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Choice Plants for the Garden and Greenhouse—Continued

Asparagus Sprengeri.—A new variety of the finest ornamental qualities. For hanging pots or bracket pots when the masses of rich foliage can droop in its natural grace, it is one of the lovliest objects it is possible to find for window decoration. For cutting it

lasts weeks in water. Plants also blossom freely and bear large red berries which add greatly to the beauty of the wavy foliage. Nothing finer for decorating or for boquet making. Fine plants 25e; larger size 50c and $1.60.

Acalpha Sanderi

New Emerald

Feather Asparagus

Plumosus Nanus.—Fine lace-like foliage, compact and most exquisite, a grand foliage plant. Fine plants 25e; larger size 50e.

Bruceville, Tex., April 19, 1906.

Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas:

My plants are simply lovely and were all right except Begonia crushed a little. They are serving aS an advertisement for you, and you will get an order from here through their influence. Thanking you for the nice plants, I am your future friend and customer,

MRS. J. A. WALK.

AGERATUM

For Summer bedding or in baskets and vases these are very useful, offering opportunity for grand color effects by supplying the blue shades lacking in most bedding plant families. 10e per doz.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Norfolk Island Pine.—The most popu- lar of all the tender evergreens; is be- coming a greater favorite every season. As a decorative plant for the house this is one of the handsomest and most

serviceable plants in our collection.

See Illustration on previous page.

4-ineh pots,. 6 in. high, each..... Soest)

5-ineh pots,. 10 in. high, each..... $1.25

6-ineh pots, 15 im. high, each...... 1.50

6-inch pots, 18 in. high, each..... - 2.00 ACHRYANTHUS.

Beautiful bedding plants with bril- liant tinted leaves, producing a great contrast with other plants. Consider- ed preferable to Coleus for massing and ribbon work. Wine plants 10e¢ exch,

Fae doz. ACALYPHA SANDERI.

Chenile Plant.—Foliage deep, glossy green; flowers bright red, rope-like pendants drooping from the axil of each leaf, often eighteen to twenty inches long. Makes splendid growth when planted outside in summer, and if grown-in pots should be repotted fre- quently to promote vigorous growth. In watering be careful not to wet the flowers, and they will remain perfect much longer. 15e each; $1.50 doz.

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Plants for the Garden and Greenhouse—Continued

BEGONIAS

Price 10ce each; $1.00 per doz., except where noted. Large Rlants 25c Each.

Few plants can be grown so readily and produce such a profusion and brilliancy of foliage and flowers as Begonias.

Alba Picta.—Long pointed slender leaves, thickly spotted with silver white; foliage small and elegant; white flowers in clusters.

Argentea Guttata.—Has the silvery blotch- es of Alba Picta, and in grace is not equalled by any other variety. Beautiful fringed ob- long leaves, with silver markings; white flowers in clusters on ends af great stems.

Foliosa.—One of the most graceful of all Begonias. Foliage small; in fact the small- est leaved of any Begonia. Bright pink flow- ers.

Rex.—Painted-leaf Begonias. These are grown for their handsome variegated foliage. For house culture, baskets, vases, ete., there is nothing more beautiful. We have a very fine assortment. 25¢ each.

President Carnot.—A very strong growing variety of stiff upright habit; foliage large; similar in style to Begonia Rubra, but more than twice as large; upper side deep green, under side purplish red. -. Flowers beautiful coral red borne in large panicles.

Hybrida Multiflora.—Lovely variety, pro- ducing a profusion of rosy-pink flowers. Very satisfactory.

Sandersonii.—One of the best. Flowers are scarlet, shading to crimson. Borne in profus- ion continuously. Known as Coral Begonia.

Rubra.—Strong slender branches, heavy, waxy green leaves with panicles of coral covered flowers.

Majorie Daw.—New trailing Begonia. Bears great clusters of large shining pink flowers that droop from long stems.

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Erfordia.— We can recommend this variety as being one of the very best. It grows in Symmetrical, compact form, with shining green foliage, continually covered with clus- ters cf rosy salmon flowers. One of the most prolific bloomers in the Begonia family.

Thurstoni.—A beautiful stately plant with remarkably handsome, glossy foliage. The under side of the leaves is a rich, purplish red, the veinings very prominent, while the face, or upper side, is a bronzy green, shaded with crimson and olive, with a peculiar glos- sy metallic luster over all. Flowers rosy white in large clusters. 15e.

Fiambeau.—Exceedingly free-flower- ing, commencing to bloom when very small and flowers continually. Color deep rosy pink, changing to delicate light pink. A reliable bedding variety, flowering fully as free when planted in the open ground as when grown in pots in the house. 20e.

Metallica.—A shrubby variety, good grower and free bloomer; leaves tri- angular; under side of leaf and stem hairy; the surface of a lustrious metal- lic or bronze color, veined darker, flow- ers white. 15e.

Manicata Aurea—Large, glossy leaves beautifully blotched with creamy white, with carmine etchings in the mature leaves. Flowers delicate blush white on long stems. 20e.

Otto Hacker.—A_ strong, vigorous grower, of fine upright habit, with large shining deep green leaves eight to ten

borne in immense clusters eight to ten inches across. 15e.

Paul Bruant.—Leaf fine pointed, large and smooth, flowers in large panicles, so freely produced as to nearly cover the plant; light rose.

Rubra.-—This Begonia is still a great favorite. The flowers are a rich coral red, hanging in large pendant clusters; these, combined with the rich green foliage, make it one of the best plants for house culture.

inches long. Flowers bright coral red, .

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CARNATIONS

The delicately rich and grateful odor, in connection with the beautiful colors and perfect outline of the Carnation, secures for it a prominent place in all col- lections of plants, either for the house or garden. It is one of the sweetest of flowers, and yields an abun- dance of blooms all summer. The plants may be pot- ted in October, watered and shaded a few days, and

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they will go right along blooming all winter,

bright sunny window. riety of colors and is varieties. oted.

“The 30,000 Carnation” eter, on strong, erect stems.

tor was paid $30,000 for the original stock.

Mrs. F. Jooste. ing scarcely any

lavender.

Our list embraces a large va- the cream of the standard Price, 10e each; $1.00 dozen, except where

(Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson.) Tt is a beautiful shade of pink, 3 to 4 inches in diam- It is such a grand flower and so strong and sturdy in growth that the origina-

An almost pure pink in color, show- It combines large size

with good length and stiffness of stem and

growth. We had good resuits from this variety this season. Prosperity.—One of the largest Carnations in culti-

vation, very striking in color and form; pure white, mottled with soft pink, forming a combination seldom

equaled in plant life.

The Queen.—The best and most prolific white Car- nation to date, bearing a 3 to 3% in. bloom on a long, The calyx We can strongly recommend this variety as the best we know as an

rigid stem. A fine keeper and shipper. never bursts, and no poor flowers.

all-round commercial variety. Enchantress.

Sitely delicate shade of shell-pink, deepening the center. The stem and habit of growth nearly perfect as can be. Blooms early and uously.

Queen Louise.—Pure white. It has much to

mend it as a commercial variety. Its freedom of bloom,

One of the grandest of recently troduced Carnations, a leader in its color, an exqui-

in a

strong

in-

toward are as contin-

recom-

ease of culture and perfect calyx are among its lead-

ing features. ing a perfect bloom.

G. H. Crane.—We do not hesitate to recom- mend this as the best scarlet Carnation. It is a very large-fiowering sort, first-class in both quality and quantity of bloom. It comes into flower early and continues all season; color a clear, brilliant scarlet.

Mrs. E. A. Nelson.—Pure glistening pink, Similar to the shade of Mrs. Francis Joost. An early and continuous bloomer, reaching

three to four inches in diameter when grown |

for speciment flowers.

Lieut. Peary.—Pure white of fine form and fragrance. Flowers of largest size and borne on strong long stems and very free flower- ing.

Lady Bountiful.—A pure white, 3% inches across, stems 24 inches; splendid calyx and good clove fragrance; for a big, fine carna-

tion this is marvelously free.

White Lawson.—A pure white sport from Lawson; exactly like the parent except in eolor.

The Belle.—Color, 3x3% inches, form perfect, wiry, fragrance, spicy clove. flowering.

pure white, size full stem stiff and Early and free

Nelson Fisher.—Pronounced an improved form of Mrs. Lawson; produced by the orig- inator of Mrs. Lawson, and surely worthy of extensive cultivation. Very bright, deep pink, showing none of the magenta shading often seen in Lawson.

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Carnation

Mrs. Patten.—A very high grade, commer- cial variegated. Color white, daintily marked with Lawson pink; blooms early and freely. One of the best in its class.

THE LATEST.

Fiancee.—It is a magnificent pink variety, with long, stiff stems and a big flower; the color is bright, pure pink, about the shade of Marquis at its best; it belongs in the class with Enchantress. Priee 15e each; $1.50 doz.

Cardinal.—We feel sure that this variety will prove a first-rate commercial red; it is free in bloom, had a good calyx, and a nice regular form; one of its finest qualities is the quickness with which it opens its buds, and this quaiity is doubly appreciated in mid-winter when nearly all the reds are so slow in expanding. Its defect is a weak- ness of stem early in the season, never so pronounced as to bar it commercially, but it is in fine condition for the holiday trade and later; it never shows single blooms at any stage of its growth; can be planted very close. 15e eaeh; $1.50 doz.

New Orleans, La., Dec. 15th, 1906 Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas.

Dear Sirs:= My plants came O. K. and are fine. I am sorry I did not get in touch with you sooner. Please send by express the following order. Very truly,

[Signed } P. J. Orchard

98 THE ROBINSON SEED & PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

CARNATIONS—Continued Six New Carnations, 1906 Introduction

Glendale.—A splendid variegated sort, hav- Ing stems and a good big flower. The two colors, red and white, are clear and pleasing. Was awarded first prize at World’s fair as best variegated.

My Maryland.—In color it is a pure glisten- ing white, size 3% inches. Flowers form perfect, very free and will produce an abund- ance of flowers throughout the season.

John E. Haines.—A brilliant scarlet of splendid form and very large flower.

Robert Craig.—An ideal Christmas scarlet, with enormous blooms, 34% to 3% inches in diameter. A healthy grower, strong, vigor- ous, and free.

Victory.—Many carnation growers say it is the finest scarlet color of any carnation; even when the flowers are aged they seem to retain their bright color. Size 3 inches and over, fine long stems.

_ White Perfection.—Pure white. inches and over in diameter. Beautifully fringed; very fragrant; exceedingly free blooming; early and continuous; very healthy and vigorous; stems stiff 3 feet long and over.

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Price: 20c each. Carnations $1.00.

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Chrysanthemum

Dr. Enguehard.—Japanese incurved. Color, a true pink without the least trace of pur- ple. Stem and foliage perfect. E

F. A. Cobbald.—A large handsome flower, on a stiff stem elegantly. foliaged. The color is mauve pink, very attractive.

Golden Chadwick.—A large perfectly built incurved flower of a deep lemon color. Un- doubtedly the best all-round Chrysanthe- mum.

Golden Beauty.—The color is grand, as is also the spread of the bloom; the petals have a velvety finish. This variety is superb. We feel safe in calling this the grandest of the late yellow.

Golden wedi nee brightest iyellow, form perfect.

Intensity.—One of the very few red va- rieties. Brilliant crimson.

Mrs. Nathan Smith.—Pure glistening: white. Flowers: of great substance loosely incurved and very symmetrical, of dwarf habit. One of the finest Japanese incurved introductions.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Who does not admire the “Queen of Au- tumn,” the handsomest of all autumnal flow- ers, and easily cultivated in almost any soil? They flower well in October and November in the open ground. But a good way is to cultivate the plants in the garden, with plenty of room, in good, rich soil, until the first of October, when they may be safely transferred to pots. Give a thorough water- ing and set in a shady place for a few days, after which they may be exposed to the full light. Great improvement has been made in recent years in Chrysanthemums, and you will be surprised by discarding the old varie- ties and securing the newer kinds. Fine plants 10e each; 75c dozen.

Black Hawk.—Dark crimson scarlet; large, strong grower, stiff stem, grand foliage, fin- est variety of this color grown.

Cheltoni.—A fine deep yellow of elegant form. Extra large.

Col. de Appleton.—One of the largest glob- ular yellow sorts; grand stem and foliage. A leader among yellows.

Cc. J. Salter. flower.

Early yellow. Large perfect

Convention Hall—Color, white of an ex- ceedingly pure tone. Very broad center, pet- als inecurving closely.

Mrs. J. Jomes.—Delicate creamy white. Large flowers with incurved petals, one of the finest of its class. The foliage and stem are perfect.

Mrs. Perrin.—A wonderfully clear bright pink, the brightest shade of pink yet intro- duced in the Chrysanthemum. The flower is of globular incurved form with fine satin finish.

Mrs. H. Robinson—The grandest early white variety, immense incurving broad channeled petals of great substance.

Modesta.—This variety has proven one of the finest yellow.

Maud Dean.—Probably the most. popular large pink. An extra good grower,.making long stout stems with beautiful foliage.

Mile. Marie Ligon.—An extra large Japan- ese variety with broad petal, deepening to a rosy lavendar at the base of the petals: stems and foliage perfect.

A large pure white of

Miss Alice Byron. good substance.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS—Continued

Merry Xmas.—Latest white, very fine in | form, outer petal reflexing, center incurving. Major Bonneion. Bright clear yellow, the yellow for all purposes. Produces flowers | six to seven inches across of straight, stiff | stems of good length. An ideal Chrysanthe- | mum, should be included in every collec- | tion.

Wm. H. Chadwick. — Immense ' bloom of waxy white; rose.

striking occasionally tinted

Timothy Eaton.—The largest globular Jap- | anese variety yet raised. Color creamy white.

White Bonnaffon.—Color pure white; form | identical with Bonaffon. Growth very short jointed, not exceeding three feet in height.

|| Foliage large and very dark green.

Yellow Eaton.—Al] that is necessary to | say of this variety is that it is a good clear yellow form of Timothy Eaton and fully as | large and perfect in every respect. Timothy | Eaton being acknowledged the King of the

| Whites.

Ostrich Plumes or Hairy Chrysanthemums

Very unique. Easily distinguished from all others by the downy or hairlike appear- ance of their flowers. 15e each; 4 for 50ce.

Beauty Lyonaise.—Face of the petals deep terra cotta, reverse old gold, beautifully plumed. 15e each; 4 for 50c.

Enfant des Mondes.—A strong free-grow- ing creamy white variety. 15e each; 4 for o0e.

Leoeadi Gentils.—Large flowers, clear yel- | low, without a particle of orange. One of the best in its class. 15e each; 4 for 50ce.

RK. J. Haggard.—An extra large light yel- | low of the Ostrich Plume type. Quite a de- | cided improvement over any other yellow of

this class, the hairy filiaments being very pronounced and the entire flower quite dou- ble. 15e each; 4 for 50c.

Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums

Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums.—These are the very best of all Chrysanthemums for planting out of doors and also very de- sirable for growing as pot plants, being dwarf, compact growers, and free bloomers. They are perfectly hardy, blooming before severe frosts will hurt the flowers. Price 10e each; doz. $1.00.

Acto.—Large, flowering, dahlia-like petals, bright rose, lighter reverse.

Alena.—F lat, reflexed; dainty pink; one of the best.

Pure white flower, high built

Angelique. flower.

Blaek Douglas.—Fine dark red.

Daze.—Light pink, dahlia form; extra fine. Grace Darling.—Pink fringe, yellow center. Jules LaGravere.—Deep, bright crimson.

Lula.—Lovely snow white, globular form, and of medium size.

Magnificus.—Pure white, large size, extra

good form. Fine. extra

Mrs. Wyness.—Pink quillled center;

good.

Savannah.—Good yellow.

Utan.—Light magenta, tipped white; globu- lar form.

COLEUS We have nothing in the line of bedding plants that can ever take the place of Coleus. There are many of the bright and fancy leaved kinds that are handsomely marked and this year we offer an unusually large and choice selection of varieties. Beautiful ef- fects may be made by using in solid COS or as edge to Canna beds, ete.

Write us the shade or ecolor you desire. Price Se each; doz. 50c; 100 for $4.00.

CROTONS

Excellent decorative plants, gorgeously col- ored with different combinations of yellow, red, white and green. They are easily grown and do well in any warm conservatory or Window, and are particularly valuable for bedding out in summer. Price 25¢ to $1.00 each. __

CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA

Cigar Plant

Fine basket plant, with scarlet, pendulous flowers; neat, compact habit; constant bloom- er. 10ce each; 75e per doz.

CYCLAMEN Alpine Violet

We offer a superb strain of these old fa- vorites. Large flowers and beautifully marked foliage. This will last for several years, as they are bulbous and can be bloomed each year. Strong plants, 50e and $1.00.

Furrh, Tex., May 5, 1906.

Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas:

Gentlemen:—The . plants reached me in good condition and I am more than pleased with same. I will not order any more flowers this year but’ in 1907 I expect to give you a nice order. Yours truly,

MRS. C. B. O’BRYAN.

THIRTY-FOUR YEARS SUCCESSFUL SEED SELLING.

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NEW FERNS

_ Ferns cannot be dispensed with in elaborate decora-

tions for the parlor. A single plant of the Sword Fern is as useful in producing a graceful effect as any plant we know of. In planting a fernery do not crowd them, but give them room for the development of the fronds; their growth is rapid, and many varieties soon double their original size.

Nephrolipis Piersoni—Winner of numerous Gold Medals, and highest awards whenever exhibited. This Fern is the most valuable plant novelty introduced in many years. It is very beautiful, is distinct from the Boston Fern, and we believe it will be even more popular than that old favorite. The fronds are a rich green in color, and are more finely cut and divided than are those of the Boston Fern. It is a free and quick grower, and succeeds admirably as a house plant. Each 25e; extra large plants 50ce.

Anna Foster—tThis is a sport of the Boston Fern, discovered in November, 1900, growing in a bunch with the older_variety. Hach of the individual pinnae is a perfect miniature reproduction of the full frond as seen in the Boston Fern, unrolling in the same man- ner. This variety is a wonderful grower, the fronds often growing from four to six feet in length in one

season. A charming novelty. Each 25e; extra large

plants $1.00.

Boston Drooping Fern—One of the most satisfac- tory of decorative plants for house culture. The hand- some green fronds attain a length of four to five feet, and droop so gracefully over on every side that it is often called the Fountain Plant. It always has a fresh, healthy appearance, and is very attractive. Fine plants, each 20c; extra large plants 75dc.

SPECIAL OFFER One fine plant each of Nephrolepis Piersoni, Anna

The six following Ferns are_ splendidly adapted for Fern dishes. Be your own florist and fill your fern dishes at home. It requires six to fill a dish 8 inches in diameter.

Adiantum euneatum—The popular Maiden- Hair Fern.

Onyehium Japonicum—A _ graceful Fern, with finely-cut foliage.

Aspidium Tsussimense—A pretty species with dark green foliage.

Pteris Cretiea albo-lienatau—A pretty and useful variegated variety; leaves green and white.

Foster, and Boston Drooping Fern, for 5@e.

Pteris tremula—A standard variety, with handsome fronds of a deep green color.

Pteris Wimsetti—Fine for férn pans and house culture; finely crested.

EKaech 15¢3 six for. 75e.

FUCHSIAS

For window pot plants or for partialiy shady spots in the garden these plants, with their gracefully drooping flowers, are held in high favor. Furnished in a variety of colors. 10ec each; $1.00 doz.

GERANIUMS

The imorovement in the Geranium, both in the size of the individual flower and the truss, is wonderful when compared with the flower of a dozen years ago. Many of the single flowers are larger than a silver dollar, and the trusses are immense balls of living color; while in color we find from the purest white to delicate rose, brilliant scarlet, richest crimson, and many other shades. The fo- liage varieties are also much improved. The bronze-leaf with its margin of gold, zoned with chocolate and crimson, are very fine. The ivy-leaved section also shows great im- provement, the flowers being equal in size and color to the best double and single Geran- iums of the ordinary type.

Prices, Fine Young Plants

Unnamed, from 2% inch pots, 5e; 50ce doz. Zoe doz. Named varieties, from 2%-inch pots, 10c;

Named Varieties, from 3 inch pots, 10c; $1.00 doz.

Named varieties from 4 inch pots, 15c; $1.50 doz.

Named varieties, from 6 inch pots, 25e; $2.50 |

doz.

Do not send North for your seeds and plants when you can do better by buying from us,

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GERANIUMS—Continued.

DOUBLE VARIETIES

Alphonse Ricard—A semi-double Bruant of special merit; dwarf; very vigorous habit; large, green foliage; produces flowers in great masses; florets and trusses are of enormous

| size, on very strong stalks; a profuse bloom-

er; color bright vermilion-scarlet. A grand

| bedder, and we unhesitatingly recommend it i} aS-a pot variety, | bition purposes.

either for spring or exhi-

Beaute Poitevine—A great favorite, and

| conceded to be one of the best semi-double, | light salmon-pink bedders in existence; un- | excelled for spring sales; enormous flowers,

aurora-pink, shading to bright salmon in the Always in demand.

Centaure—A beautiful rose-pink of exqui-

| site form; florets a modei of perfection, borne | in large trusses on long stems, in the greatest

profusion, held well above the foliage: semi- dwarf; light green, and heavily zoned, robust foliage. Stands the sun well, and is unpara- lleled as a pot specimen; a great favorite.

Comtesse de Hareourt—Double Bruant; pure snow-white florets, beautifully formed, abundantly produced in large trusses. Stands the sun well: one of the best double white.

Double Gen. Grant, or Heteranthe-—This is

| an old standard that has stood the test and

remained in popular favor in spite of the great acquisitions of recent years. Color bright vermilion-scarlet; full, round florets, borne in large trusses on long stems; habit all that could be desired, well branching, ex- ceptionally strong, and very vigorous; dis- tinct, clean, healthy foliage, with a profusion of bloom. Has been a standard favorite for over twenty-five years.

Glorie de Franee—Individual florets round, with regular light center; color white, with a lovely high-colored pinkish shading; splen- did habit; a most profuse bloomer. An ex ceptionally fine variety.

Jean Viaud—The finest double pink Ger- Brilliant rose-pink, with white throat, fresh and ex- quisite; attracts attention everywhere. Mag- nificent semi-double flower; trusses of enor- mous size, sometimes measuring six inches in diameter, on. long, rigid stems; a continual bloomer, the plants being covered throughout Habit ideal, its dwarf, stocky growth being all that could be de- sired. Its resistence to all temperatures, iron- clad constitution, and ease of cultivation, render it the finest Geranium we have for bedding. With its freedom of bloom it is a grand variety to grow in pots.

La Favorite—One of the finest, if not the finest, double white; pure in color; flower of enormous size; a continuous bloomer, the plants being covered with flowers the entire season; has beautiful foliage and finest habit. Unsurpassed as a white bedder.

Le Cid—A charming shade of dark, velvety erimson; beautifully shaped floret, fine truss- es; clean habit, healthy and vigorous. Very Satisfactory as a bedder and pot plant.

Mme. Barney.—A splendid pure, deep pink, truss, habit, and profusion of bloom all that could be desired. A perfect bedder and splendid for pots.

Mme. Canovers—Very dark, velvety scar- let, with maroon shading; immense trusses of large florets, on long, rigid stems, produced in the greatest profusion throughout the en- tire season. One of the best dark bedders; a rival in color to S. A. Nutt, but a stronger grower.

For Prices see Page 100

Mme. Buchner—Snow-white; strong, vigor- ous grower, with broad, fluted foliage, slight- ly zoned; flowers abundantly produced in large trusses; a superb variety.

Mme. Charotte—Well worthy of a place among the best class of Bruants; dwarf, vig- orous habit; foliage heavy, deep green, broad chocolate zone; enormous trusses of large, perfect florets, borne in the greatest pro- fusion on good stems throughout the entire season; color clear end distinct rosy salmon. A very attractive sort, unexcelled as a pot plant; a splendid bedder.

Mme. Jaulin—Very large florets, produced in enormous trusses; color soft peach-pink, Surrounded by broad border of white, unpar- alleled for beauty and freshness; habit dwarf, vigorous and compact; broad, deep-zoned fo- liage; a profuse bloomer. One of the best bedders in this class, and unexcelled for growing in pots for spring sales; a decided acquisition to every collection.

Mme. Landry—One of the choicest and handsomest of the magnificent Bruant or sunproof type; very free and constant in bloom throughout the entire season; the florets are very large, and borne in enormous trusses, often measuring 20 inches in circum- ference, on long stems held well above the foliage; color brilliant, clear apricot-salmon, shading to copper, with white eye, winning enthusiastic admiration from all whe see it; habit, semi-dwarf, vigorous; broad, heavy, deep-zoned foliage. It has all the best points of a Bruant Geranium. With its robust na- ture it is able to stand the extreme heat and hold its foliage the entire summer; being a profuse bloomer, it is unexcelled as a pot plant or for bedding.

Miss Frances Perkins—A charming Shade of light pink, with white throat; fine, large florets and trusses, held well above the foliage on erect foot stalks; clean, healthy foliage; constant bloomer; is a mass of color the sea- son through. A remarkably fine variety, stands our climate well, and is unsurpassed as a pink bedder.

S. A. Nutt—The standard dark red Gera- nium; double; brilliant deep scarlet, with maroon shading; compact, vigorous grower; stands the sun best of any. Always in demand as a pot plant or bedder.

Thomas Meehan.—A very noteworthy va- riety; color distinct brilliant pink, the base of upper petals marked orange; very large, round florets, and extremely large trusses; dwarf, compact, vigorous grower and an abundant bloomer.

SINGLE VARIETIES

Dryden—Bright, soft crimson, pure white at the base of petals, giving it a large white eye; very floriferous; exceptionally clean, healthy and vigorous; foliage slightly zoned. Magnificent as a bedder.

Granville—Color a most beautiful shade of bright rose-pink, white blotch on base of up- per petals; large florets, borne in enormous trusses, on long, rigid stalks, held well above the foliage; habit all that could be desired, being strong, compact and rigid: stands the sun well. Is invaluable as a bedder.

L’Aube—Pure snow-white, retaining its pur- ity the entire season; large, round florets, magnificent trusses, excellent habit of growth, and iron-clad constitution make it a most satisfactory variety, either as a pot plant or bedding variety. One of the best’ single whites on the market touay.

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GERANIUMS, Single Varieties—Continued. For Prices see page 100.

Jacquerie—Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a most beautiful color; immense trusses on excep- tionally strong stems; very vigorous grower, and unsurpassed as a bedder. Will rank first in its class and color.

Mme. Bruant—Pure white, veined with car- mine-lake, often producing a striped effect; the florets are large and regular, in magnifi- cent trusses, borne in the greatest profusion all through the summer. A very attractive variety, winning admiration wherever seen.

Pelargoniums

Lady Washington Geraniums.

Few people have any idea of the great strides which have been made in the last few years in the improve- ment of the Pelargonium, nor can they form the slightest conception of the grand, beautiful acquisitions that have been recently introduced, nor of the rich and effective, bril- liant colors they contain.

In making up our collection we have aimed to include only the very best in the different classes, avoid- ing, as far as possible, those varie- ties that are so nearly alike as to cause a confusion or contention as to their identification, and we are satisfied that every variety we offer is capable of producing the most satisfactory and pleasing re- sults.

Armand Silvestrie—Bright crim- osn, black blothches on each petal; round flowers; good habit.

Charles Outram—White with a deep purple blotch on each petal.

Countess of Warwick—A beautiful orange scarlet; a very attractive and effective vari- ety.

Duchess of Bedford—Flowers pure white, slight pink spots on top petals, fringed edge.

Duchess of Cornwall—Pure white, blotched On each petal, rich crimson; large flowers; splendid, compact habit.

Lady Carrington—The most beautiful tint of blush white, a slight reddish maroon blotch on each upper petal.

Lady Primrose—Beautiful tint of blush rose; distinct blotch on top petals; dwarf and spreading habit.

Mrs, E. G. Hill—A magnificent variety; enormous trusses of large, individual florets; the center of each petal is a soft, light sal- mon, bordered with rosy salmon; habit ex- ceptionally strong and vigorous; attractively zoned; semi-dwartf.

Wm. Ewing—Handsome, pale salmon, light- ly shaded pink toward the center of petals, which are of the largest size and perfect form; blooms abundantly; beautiful, refined and charming. Splendid as a pot plant or for exhibition.

Lord Carrington—A beautiful mauve-pur- ple shade with large crimson blotch on each petal; enormous flowers and trusses.

Lord Kitchener—Crimson scarlet; a splen- did variety.

Lord Roberts—Rosy-red tinted: cerise, rich- ly blotched on upper petals; tinted in the throat.

Purity—White; large flower and truss; fine constitution.

Purple Queen—Beautiful soft purple; fine bold trusses and flowers.

Prices—21% inch pot, 15e each; 3 inch pot, 20e each; 4 inch pot, 25ec each.

FRENCH NOVELTY GERANIUMS

Among these are some of the most beau- tiful colors and combinations we have ever seen, and that are bound to become great fa- vorites.

Double Varieties.

Hugues Lapaire—A beautiful shade of rose- carmine salmon; large clean foliage; of fine habit.

Paul Harel—Semi-double mauve spotted purple; grower.

flowers, rose- dwarf; compact

Single Varieties.

Gustave Droz—Soft, bright crimson, white eye, delicately shaded purple; slightly-zoned foliage; of good habit.

Jose Echegaray—Semi-double flowers; truss extremely large; light green foliage with dark zone; color tender rose shading to large white center; beautifully effective.

Mistral—Grand semi-double flowers of the brightest soft crimson, decidedly white eye,

shading through delicate purple to the crim-. i; son ground; an exquisitely beautiful combi- ..

nation; growth and habit all that could be desired. Abel Lefranec—Round flowers; lilac white,

center of petals spotted violet; dwarf grower. .

PRICE—

From 214-inch pots... 10c each $1.00 dozen From 3-inch pots... 15c each 1.50 dozen From 4-ineh pots... 25¢e each 2.50 dozen

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| beautiful large-flowering varieties,

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GERANIUMS—Continued ;

ENGLISH LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES

This list contains some of the best of the and in selecting. these we have aimed as much as possible to take only such varieties as had indication of being able to stand our trying and unfavorable summers and give They are all strong and, we feel corfident, will prove a great acquisition to any collection.

Single Varieties. Duke of Bedford—Beautiful rich crimson,

| with small white eye; a very attractive varie- | ty; flowers always well formed and of large | dimensions,

often measuring 2% inches in

diameter; habit perfect.

Paul -Crampel—This Geranium promises to supersede many other varieties for bedding,

| owing to its splendid habit and iron-clad con-

| zoned foliage; brilliant scarlet; | gigantic trusses;

stitution; dwarf and vigorous; large, slightly- large florets; exceedingly free in bloom.

Mrs. Brown Potter—Decidedly the most

| beautiful clear bright pink; extremely effect-

| ive large, bold florets;

magnificent trusses;

| vigorous put strong habit; wonderfully free-

ij flowering.

Prince of Grange—The most beautiful clear orange; florets well built, of fine form and texture; excellent large trusses; dwarf; vig- orous heavy-zoned foliage; fine constitution; a great advance in this section.

Sir Fred Trevor—Maegnificent large trusses of enormous flowers; color the deepest glow- ing crimson we ever Saw, with large, white eye, making it a very attractive and beauti- ful variety; excellent constitution; it will soon become a standard variety in this class.

Double Variety.

Mrs. Lawrence—Beautiful bright, clear sal- mon; semi-double; strong and vigorous; very branching and free-flowering. A great ad- vance over all other salmons; trusses large and held well above the splendid foliage.

PRICE :—

10e each $1.00 dozen 15e each 1.50 dozen 25e each 2.50 dozen

From 2%-inch pots... Krom 3-inech pots... From 4-inech pots...

Fancy Leaved Varieties

Dolly Varden—White and green foliage, dark chocolate zone, shading red; dwarf grower.

Happy Thought—Center of the leaf creamy white, with broad margin of rich green; a distinct and beautiful variegated sort.

Marshal McecMahon—Bright, golden yellow foliage, with rich chocolate zone; bright and showy, strong, healthy grower.

Masterpiece—Golden yellow foliage, with broad very dark zone, variegated red blotch- es.

Mountain of Snow—Light green, distinctly variegated with white.

Mrs. Polloeck—Golden yellow edge and green center, effectively variegated orange red; dark chocolate zone; strong grower; one of the best bedding sorts.

Silver-leaved S. A. Nutt—Green, edged white; very similar to Mme. Salleroi, rathe stronger grower; flowers are large and pro- duced in fine trusses; very free bloomer; color brilliant crimson scarlet.

PRICE:

From 21-inch pots... From 33-inch pots... Krom 4-inch pots.

10e each $1.00 dozen 15e each 1.50 dozen 25e each 2.50 dozen

SCENTED LEAVED VARIETIES

These beautiful and useful Geraniums are now very extensively grown for their highly fragrant foliage, to be used among the cut flowers which have no perfume of their own, as well as for making toilet water, fragrant jars, flavoring jellies, ete.

Dr. Livingston—This is the so-called skele- ton Geranium; leaves deeply cut or fern- like; strongly fragrant.

Fernifolia Odorata—Very attractive on ac- count of its beautiful fern-like foliage, both as a plant and when used among flowers; a Sreat favorite.

Mrs. Taylor—Scarlet flowers borne in great

profusion; dark green foliage; peculiarly scented.

Nutmeg—Nutmeg scented; small, bright green foliage.

Rose—This great rose-scented favorite needs no description. We have a large stock of it. ;

PRICE:

From 21-inch pots... 10e each $1.00 dozen From 3-inch pots... 15e each £1.59 dozen From 4-inch pots... 25e each 2.50 dozen

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JASMINES

Jasminum Grandifloruam—This is an old favorite and the most satisfactory for gen- eral culture of all the Jasmines. It flowers nearly the whole season and is especially valuable as a house plant in winter; flowers star-shaped, pure white and very fragrant. 25e and 50¢ each.

Maid of Orleans (New Jasmine)—A maegnifi- cent new variety with large, double flowers; blooms profusely all summer; large double waxy-white flowers of great substance, pro- duced freely throughout the summer. We know of no pot plant more desirable than this the tragrance of the flower is delicious, sweet and elegant. Prices, 25c, 50e and 75¢ each.

Grand Duke of Tuscany (New Jasmine)— A magnificent ever blooming plant with large double, waxy, creamy white flowers, with the most delicious fragrance of any flower we know, sweeter than a tuberose; looks like a large, double white rose. Blooms throughout the season. A superb pot plant of dwarf, sturdy habit of growth. Price, 25c, 50e and Joe each.

Malayan (Rhynchospermum Jasminoides)— This is one of the most desirable Jasmines known. The dark evergreen foliage, with the pure waxy flowers, makes a very effective plant. The flowers are very fragrant, of a most delicate odor. 10e and 25ce.

Gardenia Florida (Cape Jasmine)—Nothing finer for conservatory or open ground. Its double pure white flowers are delightfully fragrant, while its deep green glossy foliage adds materially to its beauty. Hardy in

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Hibiscus Sinensis

HIBISCUS

A beautiful class of plants with handsome, glossy foliage and brilliant showy flowers, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches in diame-

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Jasmine

North Texas and similar latitudes with winter protection. We offer 3-year-old plants that will bloom this year. $1.75 by express. Smaller plants 25¢c, 50c and 5c.

Cesturum Nocturnum (Night Blooming Jas- mine)—Free blooming shrub, very fragrant at night; 15e, 25e and 50¢ each.

Jasmine (Confederate or Mayalan) — A strong climbing variety, dark green waxy leaves with flowers very fragrant; 25 and o0c.

ter. They grow under the hottest sun and bloom most profusely in open ground or in pots or tubs. The flowers are gorgeously colored. Price of Hibiscus, 15ce each; $1.50 dozen.

Coleri—Flowers buff-yellow, with crimson base; very distinct.

Subviolaceus—Flowers of enormous size, beautiful carmine, tinted with violet; proba-

bly the largest flower of the Hibiscus family.

Carminatus perfectus—F ull, round flower of

perfect shape and of a rich, soft carmine-rose, ~

with a deep crimson eye. A beautiful free

blooming variety.

Grandiflorus—Rich, glossy foliage; blooms profusely during the summer, literally cover- ing the plant with scarlet-crimson flowers.

H Minviatus Semi-Plenus—Semi-double flow- ers, bright vermilion scarlet, petals waved and recurved.

H. Peachblow—Magnificent flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Color pink with crimson center; the only variety of this color. Small plants produce flowers that are larger than the pots in which they grow during the en- tire year. As they become larger they make a magnificent show.

Special Offer—Set of Hibiscus, including Peachblow, 5 plants in all, postpaid for 75c.

HYDRANGEAS

Beautiful blooming plant, adapted rather to shady location. The large clusters of flow- ers resemble the snow ball, only being much larger.

Otaska—A very beautiful variety from Ja- pan, giving large clusters of bluish pink flowers in great abundance through the sea- son; the flowers are very persistent, lasting two or three months. Fine plants 10e, 25¢ and $1.60 each.

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Heliotrope

Heliotropes—Heliotropes are great favor- ites, principally on account of their delicious fragrance; grow freely under glass, and may be planted summer.

INDIA RUBBER TREE

in the open border during the Choice sorts 10e each; $1.00 doz.

Rubber Plant

One of the very best plants for table or parlor decoration. Its thick, leathery leaves enable it to stand excessive heat and dryness. 4-inech pot, 10- inches high, 50c each;. 5-inch pot, 15-inches high, 75c each; 6-inch pot, 24- inches high, $1.00 each.

LANTANA

One of the most desirable half-hardy per- ennial greenhouse or bedding plants, con- stantly in bloom; Verbena-like heads of orange, white, rose and other colored flow- ers; 2 to 5 feet. Mixed colors. Fine plants 10e each; $1.00 for 15..

Standard Sorts

M. Sehmidt—Orange. Comtesse de Biencourt—Pink. Alba perfecta—Pure white.

New Weeping Lantana

One of the most beautiful plants ever in- troduced for baskets, vases, pots or for cul- ture outdoors. Produces its flowers in clus- ters by the hundreds from early summer until severe frosts. Deliciously fragrant. Has a most graceful drooping habit of growth. Su- perb. 10e each; $1.60 doz.

Thais—Blush, shading to cream.

Tethys—Lovely cream color, shading to ca- nary.

New Weeping Lantana

Eoie— Yellow, shading to bright rose; beau- tiful combination.

Francine—Rosy lilac, with cream center.

Trochere—Dwarf and compact in growth; color an odd shade of red, with yellow and Orange centers; very bright and pretty. A good strong color.

Argus—Orange, with yellow center, much the color of Amiel.

Amiel—About 1 foot high; approaches the trailing variety in habit, as the first growths droop toward the ground, successive growths rise above these until it forms a dome-shaped plant covered solid with bloom of the bright- est shade of orange-red with golden centers; a leader among bedding plants.

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AMERICAN WONDER LEMON

The Largest Edible Lemon in the World.

Actual weight, two and one-half pounds.

This is one of the most extraordinary nov- elties that has been sent out in many years. Our illustration, taken from a photograph, much reduced in size, gives an idea of the

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under ordinary cultivation the second year and will prove a source of geinuine delight. This is certainly a wonderful novelty, and one of the greatest we have ever had any- thing to do with. Plant it in ordinary soil, in a pot or tub, and it will make a most in- teresting and valuable plant, not only orna- mental, but useful, as it will bear each sea- son a fine crop of these superb lemons. Very hardy. Price 25e. Large size, ready for fruit- ing $1.00.

fruit. Single specimens have been taken from the trees weighing over three pounds each. In addition to its fruit-bearing qualities, it makes a very handsome specimen plant for house culture. The dark green foliage is very large, and the handsome pure-white waxy flowers, with yellow stamens, are nearly as large as tuberose blooms, and as fragrant as orange blossoms, which they greatly re- semble. The lemons have a very thin rind for such large fruit, and are full of rich, acid juice, and are equal to eight or ten ordinary lemons. It makes delicious lemonade, and for every purpose that the lemon is useful

Oxalis

Beautiful small plants, suitable for baskets, pot plants, rock-work, or outdoor culture; flowering the first year; half hardy per- ennials; 9 inches. Price 10c each; $1.00 doz.

Othonna Crassifolia

Resembles the sedums in growth and fo- liage; flowers bright yellow, produced very

it has no equal. The plants that we will send freely. A fine plant for basket or vase. 10e you will produce their magnificent large fruits each; 75e per dozen. Oleanders Nothing nicer for porch or lawn decoration. Give

good rich soil and plenty of moisture during growing season. May be wintered over in any cellar where it does not freeze.

Double Pink—15e and 25c.

Double White—15e and 25c to $1.00.

Variegated—tThis is very attractive; the leaves are green, with white and yellow stripes; are pink and white. 25e.

It makes a very decorative plant.

Otaheite Orange

So well known that a description is hardly neces- sary. A dwarf reproduction of the genuine fruit- bearing orange tree, the flowers being identical. It flowers and fruits in pots and blooms continuously The fragrance of the flowers is delicious, and with one or two plants one can have a generous supply of highly vrized and much coveted orange blossoms, Fruits immediately after flowering; the fruit measures about three inches in diameter and is quite edible. As many as 160 blooms have been counted on a single plant. Strong plants, 25c; larger size, 50c.

PALMS

Kentia Fosteriana—One of the grandest of all Palms. It is a strong, tall grower, and being of an exceed- ingly robust disposition thrives in almost any situa- tion. It will remain uninjured by changes in the tem- perature, while the splendid surface of its foliage enables it to stand the dry, hot air of the living room. The leaves are a deep, glossy green, fan-shaped, split deeply into segments. This is one of the hardiest Palms we know. Makes a magnificent pot plant. Strong young plants, 8 to 12 inches high,50c each, postpaid; large plants, splendid specimens, $1.50 and $2.00 each, by express only.

Kentia Belmoreana—Of a dwarfer habit, but more compact and spreading than Fosteriana, possessing, however, the same strong manner of growth and splendid constitution that makes either variety almost indispensible. Strong young plants, 8 to 12 inches high, 50c each; large plants, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, by express only.

Areca Lutescens—One of the most graceful Palms, especially when it attains large size. Its dark, glossy green leaves are gracefully curved on slender stems, ana the entire foliage is gracefully disposed. The trunk and stem is a golden green. Strong plants, 8 to 10 inches high, 50e each; plants 18 to 24 inches high,$1.00, $1.50 and §2.°+ each, by express only.

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Palms—Continued

Caryota Urens (Fish-tail Palm)—When full grown makes a beautiful tree in tropical countries, attaining a height of from 60 te 80 feet. It is an exceedingly rare and inter- esting specimen. Succeeds well under the same treatment given an ordinary palm. Young plants 15¢ each, 4 for 50c; large plants (12 to 18 inches high) 40e each, postpaid.

Cocos Weddelliana—The most elegant and graceful of all the smaller Palms. It is an erect grower and is freely furnished with gracefully arching leaves of a rich green eolor. This variety is admirably adapted to growing in fern dishes, being of slow growth. Strong plants from 3-inch pots, 30e each; large plants from 4-inch pots, 50e each, post-=- paid.

Cyeas Revoluta (Sago Palm)—It is proba- bly the most valuable decorative plant grown, both for lawn and house decoration; the heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust and changes of temperature to which house plants are frequently exposed.

We offer plants at $1.25, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 each, graded according to number

of leaves and size.

CHOICE PANSIES

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Ve a yy el Ny atiily

Our choice prize strain of Pansies has gained for us an enviable reputation among all lovers of this handsome bedding plant. The brilliant colors and size of the flowers mark it as one of the finest strains in exist- ence. We devote a good deal of space at our trial grounds to the growing of pansies, and thus we are able to furnish in small or large quantity selected flowering plants at the fol- lowing low prices:

Faney varieties, 100 $3.00.

extra selected, doz 50ce;

Paris Daisies

French Marguerites—A beautiful plant of easy culture and one that generally gives best satisfaction; flowers white and yellow, 1% to 2 inches in diameter. Price 10¢c each; $1.00 per doz.

New Paris Daisy

Queen Alexandria—A wonderful improve- ment on the type; a fine large flower, double - anemone center of short, white, overlapping petals, enclosed by long ray petals. Price 15ce each; $1.50 dozen.

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Chinese Primrose

In White, Pink and Crimson.—Few house plants offered give better satisfaction than this. It requires to be kept cool, a north window suiting it best. Care should be taken in watering that no water gets in the buds, as it causes them to decay. In the summer it can be turned out into a shady border. .The plants we offer are fine, and the colors are sure to please. We have them in white, pink and crimson. 2d5e each.

Plumbago

_A plant worthy of more general cultiva- tion; producing large trusses of delicate azure flowers. Excellent for bedding out in sum- mer or growing in pots for single specimen plants,

Capensis .Alba—Equally as desirable as Plumbago Capensis and identical in every re- spect but color, which in this variety is beau- tiful creamy white; 10ce each, $1.00 doz.

Capensis—A splendid plant for the South. Blooms during the hottest weather. Very free bloomer. Color light blue. 10e each ; $1.00 dozen.

Petunias

Petunias are among the most satisfactory plants to grow, as they are extremely flori- ferous, and bloom from early summer to cold weather.

Double—Of this favorite bedding plant we have a carefully selected collection in white and pink. Price for small plants for planting, 10e each; $1.00 per doz.

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Petunias

Smilax

Myrisiphylium Asparagoldes—In many re- spects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most graceful climb- ers which adorn the greenhouse or conserva- tory; for bouquets and fioral decorations it is indispensible. Fine plants 10c each.

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Swainsonia—The Swan Flower

Among Winter-blooming plants for house or con- gervatory the Swainsonias are among the prettiest and most desirable. They have beautiful fern-like foliage and will bloom every day in the year. The blossoms are the shape of sweet-peas and nearly as large, and borne in beautiful clusters on long slender branches. It begins to bloom while quite small, and will. continue as long as kept in Srowing condition. AS easy to grow as a geranium; and will thrive and bloom with only the most ordinary care. When mak- ing up your order for house plants do not forget to include the beautiful Swan Flowers. We offer two Splendid varieties.

Swainsonia Alba—Large snowy white blossoms, in long pendant clusters; very beautiful and fine for cutting. i15e, 25e and 50e each.

Swainsonia Rosea—Same as the Alba except in color, which is bright rich rosy red. Very handsome, 15e, 25c and 50c each.

Primula Obconica

Always in bloom. This is a charming plant for Winter. In fact, we know of no plant that is bet- ter adapted to home culture than this one. It is not susceptible to changes of temperature that most plants are subject to. It bears its elegant panicles and sprays of blooms of a delicate pink and white in the greatest profusion. It is certainly elegant. 25e each.

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Solanum or Jerusalem Cherry Plant, 25c. TRADESCANTIA

Tradescantia (Wandering Jew)—For bas- kets, brackets and vases. Three varieties, green, purple and variegated. 5e each; 50c

dozen. VERBENA

We offer the most distinct varieties of these useful bedding plants. All are of the mammoth or large-flowering type. The colors range through all the different shades of scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, white, etc. Se each; 50c dozen.

VINCA

Madagascar Periwinkle or Old Maid—Orna- mental, free-blooming plants and one of the most satisfactory flowering bedding plants we have. They bloom continuously through the summer. The beautiful glossy foliage and white.or rose colored flowers make a grand display; about 18 inches high. Choice plants 10c each; $1.00 per doz.

Winca Major Variegata.—More of this used for baskets and vases than there is of any other two basket plants. Beautifully varie- gated green and white foliage, and strong, trailing habit of growth. 10¢ each.

Splendens—One of the finest of all bedding plants, being completely covered in autumn with long spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers, remaining in bloom until

cut down by frost. 10e each; 75e per doz.

Silverspot.—The distinctive feature of this splendid novelty is its strikingly handsome spotted foliage. The leaves are rich, soft, dark green, with light sulphur or cream-colored spots of various sizes liberal- ly sprinkled over them. The intense, bright scarlet flowers are very large; the plants are of neat, compact habit. 10e each; 75e doz.

SOLANUM

Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry)—This is a very useful pot plant for Christmas decoration. It is of dwarf, branching habit; the leaves small and oval shaped, bearing in the greatest profusion bright scar- let globular berries.

Swainsonia

SALVIA

Alba.—The same as Splendens in every respect ex- cept in color of flower, which is pure white. 10¢ each;

Very ornamental; 1 foot. Large

Madagascar Periwinkle

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1S1Q) Robinson’s Surprise Collection of : BEDDING PLANTS

_It is necessary for us to grow large quan- | please and surprise both as to quality and

tities of bedding plants, not knowing what | quantity that will be sent by mail to any | the demand will be; nearly every year we | address post-paid, or by express, purchaser have many thousands of choice plants left | paying charges. All to be our selection, for over after the season has advanced and we One Dollar. If you want a beautiful flower are going to offer our friends after April | garden of the choicest greenhouse plants. Do 15th a Surplus Collection that will both | not fail to give this collection a trial.

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SPECIMENS SENT WHEN ORDERED BY EXPRESS

A Few Choice Perennial Plants

Perennial plants are those which live over | winter and bloom from year to year with ever increasing size and beauty. They do not re- ward the grower quite so quickly as annuals, but are worth waiting for as among them are found many of our most beautiful fiow- | ers.

Cultivation is of the simplest, taking good garden soil as a foundation, enriching it with any good fertilizer, setting the plants early so as to establish them before the hot dry weather prevails, keeping ground well moist- ened and stirred. A mulch of any loose ma- terial, grass clippings preferred, will assist in keeping the soil moist.

In the fall apply a covering of manure which should be forked early in the spring, beyond which little care need be given.

DELPHINIUMS—Hardy Larkspur

DELPHINIUMS (Hardy Larkspur).

The Hardy Larkspurs are one of the most important and most satisfactory plants in the herbaceous garden, and should be planted extensively even in the smallest garden. The long spikes of fiowers are produced continu- ously from June until late in the fall, if the precaution is taken to remove the flower stems before they produce seed.

Formosum—The old favorite dark blue va- riety, grows from 3 to 4 feet high, and is in fiower almost continuously from June till frost. 15e each; $1.50 per doz.

ACHILLEA (Millfoil or Yarrow)

Ptarmiea Fl. Pl. (“The Pearl”’)—A beautiful summer flowering plant upon which flowers are borne in greatest profusion during entire Hardy Larkspur season, on strong, erect stems. Strong plants 15e each; $1.50 per doz.

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Superb Hollyhocks

Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. The Hollyhock requires @& rich deep soil well drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of bloom any extra care. (See cut.) We offer strong plants, which will flower this season.

Double Mixed Colors—1lidec each; $1.50 per doz; $1¢ per 1060.

Old-Fashioned Single—A fine strain of these old- time favorites in choicest mixture. 15¢ each; $1.56 per doz.3; $10 per 100.

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CHOICE PERENNIAL PLANTS—Continued.

HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

This character of plants attracts attention wherever used. They become stronger and more beautiful each year and should be in- cluded in every garden.

Japonica Variegata—A very graceful va- riety from Japan. Its long, narrow leaves are striped green, white and often pink or yellow. Flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet high; very ornamental. 15e each.

Gracillima Univitata (Japan Rush.)—Nar- row green leaves with a silvery white mid- rib. This plant is of most graceful habit and is very useful for decorative purposes and the center of vases, as well as making an attractive lawn plant; perfectly hardy. 15e each.

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i TRITOMA.

VTritoma Pfitzerii (Flame Flower)—A grand 4mprovement on the old ‘Tritoma Uvaria Grandifiora, or Red Hot Poker. The flower spikes, which are produced with considerably more freedom than in the old variety, are of gigantic size, frequently four and a half feet high, with heads of bloom over twelve inches dong, or a rich orange scarlet, shading to salmon-rose on the edge. Each 25e; doz.

$2.50.

Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy—The Shasta Daisy is the first ef a new type, which has been obtained by hybridization, and rigid selection through @ geries of years. It is a very hardy perennial, Dplooming better and more abundantly each

Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass)— The foliage is distinctly marked with broad yellow bands. It grows from five to seven feet in height, forming a most striking and graceful plant, entirely hardy whether used aS a Single plant or in groups on lawns, it has no equal. 15e each.

GYPSOPHILA—Baby’s Breath

Paniculata—Grand herbaceous plant, good for cutting as well as a first grade border plant. Flowers are small, pure white, pro- duced in immense panicles. Blooms in Aug- ust and September, months when flowers are none too plentiful. One of the most attrac- tive and hardy plants grown. 15e3 2 for 25e.

season, and continues to bloom for several months. It can be multiplied rapidly by simple division, and it is not particular as to soil. The pure white flowers average about four inches in diameter, and are borne on single, long, stiff wiry stems. The blooms

when cut remain perfectly fresh and in good eondition for two weeks or more. plants,

Seed, per

pkt. 10¢e; each 20c.

Our friends who remember the old-fash- ioned Perennial Phlox of our grandmother’s garden would hardly recognize the beautiful varieties grown today as bearing any re- semblance to them. The improvement has been truly wonderful; instead of the small, dull-hued flowers of olden times, we now have immense trusses, all bright and showy, the individual flowers three times the size of the old varieties, and the colors rang- ing from the purest white to violet. With

Perennial Phlox a show of brilliant flowers |

can be had from June until November, as they are perpetual bloomers.

15¢e each; large clumps 25c.

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New Oriental Hybrid Poppies—For bpril- liancy of colors there is nothing to equal these Oriental Poppies. 3 enormous size, often measuring over 6 inches in diameter, while the colors range from soft flesh and rose to the most brilliant dazzling searlet and richest maroon purple. Their eulture is as simple as that of the garden Poppies. They are perfectly hardy peren- nials, living through the winter with but Ht- tle protection, and increasing in size and beauty every year. 15e each; $1.50 per doz.

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RUDBECKIA (“Golden Glow”).

This hardy plant of recent introduction .s entitled to rank with single hollyhocks for picturesqueness. In good soil it grows from 6 to 8 feet high, branches freely, and for two months in midsummer is literally cov- ered with its large, bright yellow double flowers. AS a garden or lawn plant it is extremely decorative, and equally so as a cut flower, and very lasting. A large circular: group of it Surrounded by the dwarfer Rud-: beckia speciosa is extremely effective. Fine: Clumps 25e; smaller size 15ce.

Rudbeckia Speciosa—A dwarf variety only

The flowers are of -

HIBISCUS.

“Crimson Eye.”’—Flowers of immense size, often measuring twenty inches in cireum- ference. The color is of the purest + white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the center. 15e each; $1.50 doz.

PLATYCODON. (Balloon Flewer, or Japanese Bell-Flower). The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanulas, and form neat, branched bushes of upright habit, which bear a continual suc- cession of fiowers from June until October.

Grandifloruam—Deep blue cupped, star- shaped flowers; 1% feet. 25e each.

Grandifiorum album—A white-flowered form 25e each. :

of the above.

VIOLETS.

The Violet is entirely hardy, a deep violet purple color and most deliciously fragrant, entirely free from all diseases and will grow and bloom in any garden in any situation. They bloom in the most profuse fashion in late fall, winter and early spring.

California—Large, single flowers, borne on long stems, very fragrant. Nice plants 5e each; doz. 50c; large clumps 10c; $1.60 doz.

Princess of Wales—A very fine’ variety, with single flowers, having great fragrance,

about 2 feet high. Fine plants 15e; large stems long. Color soft purple violet. 5e each; elumps 25c. doz. 50c; large clumps 10e each; $1.00 per doz. Resurrection Plant—An exceedingly interesting

plant, cemes up quickly from seed, perfects its growth in a short time, shrivels up and dies, assuming the form of a bird’s nest, which when placed in water the, branches ex- pand as if they had come to life again, closing up Seed, pkt. 10c; dried plants 10e each.

and produces tiny fiowers

when dried.

PAEONIES (Herbaceous).

After trying many ceeded

Onies do best in a rich, deep, noon sun they will give excellent results. as they are heavy feeders.

cultivated. If these few simple 2 ried out the results will be most satisfactory.

We offer a fine collection of double white, red and

pink; price 35c each; 8 for $1.00.

varieties we have at last suc- in securing a collection of these beautiful plants which succeed admirably in this section. Pae- rather moist, soil. and if plants are protected from the hot after- They should have a liberal supply of water at all times, especially when in bloom. Fertilize liberally with cow manure Keep the ground well directions are car-

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SELECT HARDY PERENNIAL CLIMBERS

Select Hardy Perennial Climbers—Once es- tablished these beautiful climbers grow more beautiful each year, increasing in size and strength with no attention more than a cover- ing of rich manure in the fall, spaded in in the_ spring. Every home _ should have one or more of them. They make cemeteries, churches, etc., much more at- tractive.

Cinnamon Vine—This gem of a climber is a@ marvel of beauty and fragrance. Its rapid growth, abundant foliage and modest, sweet scented flowers give it supremacy over all other climbers. The handsome glossy, heart- shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers, make a veranda or window, a bower of beauty. No one should miss planting this beautiful vine. Strong tubers, 10e each; 5 for 25e; 12 for 50c. Strong plants 15e each; 6 for TSC.

Honeysuckles

An old-time favorite and a few of them should be included in every garden.

Yellow Trumpet—Large clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms, changing in a few days to orange-red on every young twig throughout the entire growing season, thus making it a true ever-bloomer. <A healthy grower, good climber. Strong plants 25¢e; 12 for $2.50.

Halls Japan—Pure white flowers, changing to buff. Free blooming, very fragrant, ever- green. Strong plants 25e; 12 for $2.50.

Variegated—Foliage Se ad magi tied,

ellow and green; succeeds well in any sit- 3 vation Strong plants 25e; 12 for $2.50. Cinnamon Vine

CLEMATIS

There is no more ornamental class of plants than Clematis, and the rich show of bloom produced by the best varieties is far too magnificent to be fairly portrayed by mere words. The flowers are of large size, measuring four to six and sometimes eight inches in diameter. The colors run from intense velvety pur- ple through blue, lavender and white, and a new crimson variety (Madame Edouard Andre) has lately been added to the list.

Henryi—A vigorous grower and free bloomer, pro- ducing its large, pure white flowers constantly during the summer and early autumn. The best large- flowered variety, producing pure white flowers. Each, © 50c, 75e and $1.00.

Jackmanni—The flowers are large, intense rich vel- vety violet-purple and are produced in such mass as to form a cloud of bloom. Well known and very popu- lar. Each 50¢e, 75e and $1.00.

Madame Edouard Andre—Also of the Jackmanni type and is the nearest approach to a bright red that has yet appeared. The flowers are very large, usually six-petaled, of a distinct, pleasing shade of crimson, and are produced in bewildering profusion. Each 50c, 75e and $1.00.

Paniculata—One of the most valuable of all hardy flowering vines, of exceedingly rapid growth, soon reaching a height of fifteen or twenty feet and spread- ing out in all directions. Small, pure white flowers, borne in great masses of panicles or clusters on long stems, so profuse as to fairly cover the plant with a sheet of fleecy white. Its blooming period is in August and September, when most other vines have ceased, and it is then a sight to behold. Not its least charm is its Magnolia-like fragrance, which fills the air everywhere even from a single vine, for a long dis-

Clematis tance. It is as hardy as an oak. Each, 25e and 50c.

Madeira or Mignonette Vine—A rapid- quired in this latitude. 5e each; 40e per doz., growing vine, covering a large space in a by mail iGe per doz extra.

light green, and numerous racemes of feath- | thousands of pendulous clusters of delicate

ery flowers of delicious fragrance. A beau- violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. Extra tiful and popular vine. No protection re- | gtrong plants 25¢c each.

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CHOICE HARDY CLIMBERS—Continued.

PERENNIAL PHA.

Lathyrus (Perennial Pea)—One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, attractive both in flower and foliage, growing to a height of 8 to 10 feet and pro- ducing clusters of large flowers the entire

summer; fine for cutting, lasting well. Lati- folius, deep rose. Latifolius Albus, pure white. 25e each; $2.50 doz. Strong 2-year

old plants 50ec each. ENGLISH IVY.

Hardy English—Invaluable on account of its remaining evergreen all the year. This is the variety used for covering walls, ete., and

-~has become very popular for covering graves,

especially if in the shade where grass will not succeed. Large plants 25e each; $2.50 per doz; $15.00 per 100.

New Crimson Mountain Beauty Vine (An- tigonon Leptopus)—This is a new climbing vine of striking and remarkable beauty,

-is especially recommended for the South and

Pacific Coast, where it gives immense satis- faction.

It is a strong, vigorous climber, suitable for covering walls, porches, verandas, fences, etc.,

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has handsome foliage and is covered for months at a time with splendid clusters of bright pink flowers like flaming Wisterias. It is the most magnificent flowering vine of recent introduction, and in parts of Central America where it abounds, it is said to color the mountains with a blaze of glowing color. It is certainly unequalled in brilliant beauty among climbing vines, and we hope our friends will give it a liberal trial. Strong roots 25¢.

Hardy Moonflower

Hardy Moonfiower (Ipomoea Pandurata)— This is one of the most rapid growing vines. A root three or four years planted will send up a number of strong shoots that climb rapidly to a height of 30 to 40 feet. These shoots branch freely from the ground up, forming a perfect network of strong branches, densely covered with large deep green, heart- shaped leaves, which overlap each other, forming a dense screen. The flowers, which are very large, are a satiny white, with-a pinkish purple throat, shading off deeper in the tube. 1¢0e each; $1.00 per doz.

Hardy Moonflower—Continued

White (Ipomaea grandifiora).—A plant that grows

POTS

SSS We pack them very Z carefully and deliver Saat them to the transpor= = | tation company in —— good order. Price:

and blooms well with every one. If planted out in rich ground where it has full exposure to the sun, it will grow 40 feet high by the middle of October, blooming abundantly the entire season. The flowers are pure white, from 5 to 6 inches in diameter, emit- ting a rich jassamine odor at night. They begin to open about sundown, and close before noon the fol- lowing day. 10c each; $1.80 per doz.

Heavenly Blue (Impomaea Leari).—This makes a splendid companion plant to the white Moonflower. It is equally rapid in growth and as free-blooming as the white variety, although blooming in the morn- ing and on dull days. The flowers are the most heavenly blue, with reddish purple rays, and are 6 inches across. 10c each.

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CHOICE FLOWERING SHRUBS

All shrubs are shipped by express only. This enables us to send first-class plants.

_Crepe Myrtle—This is one of the most beau- tiful shrubs grown, produces throughout the entire summer great clusters of delicately fringed flowers. Makes a charming beautiful flowering hedge, or single specimens.

White 35c each; $3.50 per doz. Crimson (beautiful)—25c each; $2.50 per dozen. SWEET-SCENTED SHRUBS.

(Calycanthus)

An old favorite, always in demand; flowers rich, dark crimson, quite double, delightfully fragrant and borne abundantly the whole sea- son. Its delicious perfume is highiy valued.

25¢e each. DEUTZIA.

A showy class of shrubs, especially valuable owing to their compact growth, luxuriant foliage and free flowering qualities. One of the most popular classes in our collection.

Crenata—Strong, stately grower, attains the height of 4 to-6 feet; flowers white; very cour and full. Price 15e each; $1.50 per

ozen.

Pride of Rochester—Resembles Crenata, ex- cept that the flowers are pure white, with a faint shade of blush on the outside of petals. Price 15e each; $1.50 doz.

Lemoinei—One of the best hardy plants introduced in years. A hybrid between the two favorites, Deutzia Gracilis and Deutzia Parviflora, having the free, early flowering qualities of Gracilis, but is Superior in hav- ing large flowers of pure white borne in cone-shaped heads of 20 to 30 flowers each. very popular for lawn planting. 25e each; dozen $2.50.

LILAC,

This old favorite is too well Known to need description. It should be planted by every- one.

New Persian—Splendid new variety with deep purple flowers, very fragrant. Price 25e each; $2.50 doz.

Persieca Alba—The white flowering Persian variety. Price 25c each; $2.50 per doz.

ALTHEA

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This is among the most beautiful of all summer flowering shrubs. The flowers are brilliant and striking in color, grows from 9 to 12 feet high when matured. They bloom during August and September when few other shrubs are in flower; splendid for hedges or single specimens.

Double White—25c each; doz. $2.50. Double Pink—25c each; doz. $2.50. Double Rose—25e each; doz. $2.50. Double Variegated—25ic each; doz. $2.50. Double Purple—25e each; doz. $2.50. Large plants 50c each.

Jeanne D’Arc—Double Pure White Flowers, each; doz. $2.50. :

Tota Alba—Single white; 25c each; doz. $2.50.

Cydonia Janonica (Japan Quince)—Bright scarlet flowers in great profusion in early spring. One of the best hardy shrubs. 25e eachffi doz. $2.50.

CHOICE FLOWERING SHRUBS—Continued. SPIRAEAS.

No other class of shrubs embraces a more extensive variety of flowers, foliage and habit of growth than Spireas. Hardy and desirable.

Perpetual Blooming Crimson Spiraea

Anthony Waterer—It makes a low, compact bush 15 to 18 inches high, and is covered nearly the whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers, which meas- ure nearly a foot across. Blooms the first and every year, and is seldom out of flower. As a pot plant or for growing in the open ground, nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy it is unquestionably one of the really merit- orious plants that we cannot have too many of. Price 15¢e; larger size 25c.

Reevesii (Bridal Wreath)—Single, pure white; attains a height of 4 to 6 feet. Equally as desirable as the snowballs. Blooms in early spring. Price 15e and 25¢ each; $1.59 per doz.

Callosa Alba—A white flowering variety of dwarf habit; very fine. 25e; doz. $2.50.

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Choice Flowering Shrubs—Continued

Philadelphus (Syringa or Mock Orange)—A beautiful shrub with large cup shaped’ flow- ers of surpassing fragrance, blooms in May, very desirable. Price 15c each; $1.50 per doz.

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Japan Snowball

Viburnum Plicutum (Japan Snowball)—One of the most charming, hardy flowering shrubs in existence; bears great wreaths and clusters of pure white globular flowers, like real balls of snow; covered with blooms for weeks in the spring; grows four to six feet high; en- tirely hardy; needs no protection; splendid for door-yard, lawn and cemetery planting. Has rich dark green foliage finely crinkled and not subject to insects or disease; does well everywhere and is always sure to bloom. When convenient a dressing of well rotted manure or ground bone on the surface will improve the size and beauty of the lawn. Price 15c each; larger size 25ce.

FRUIT BASKETS AND PACKAGES

We make a specialty of, and are head- quarters for all kinds of fruit and berry boxes, baskets, etc. We purchase in im- mense quantities and are prepared to make prompt shipments.

Fruit Boxes—

One-fourth bu. size, per 100............§$8.25 One-third bu. size, per 100...............-3.00 One-half bu. size, per 100............. 5.735 1 bu. size, per 100...............-....2- 8.00

Berry Boxes—

Octagon, quart size, per 1000...........$3.25 24 quart crates, per 100 ................ 828 Tacks for Berry Boxes, per Ib.......... .40

Grape Baskets—These baskets are always shipped with handles and covers off and and packed separately in bundles; nails and

hooks for putting them on are sent with each shipment.

5-Ib. size, per 100.............2 cee eee SB BOO 8-Ib. size, per 100...........00c ccc cece Doce 4-basket crates, per 100 ............... 10.50

Market Basket—One of the best general purpose market baskets in use. They are exceedingly popular and in general use.

One-fourth bushel size, per doz., 56ce. One-half bushel size, per doz., 50c.

Bushel Stave BaskKets—This makes both a strong and durable shipping package, per=

fectly smooth inside, does not bruise the contents. One kushel size, without cover, each 15c.

One bushel size, without covers, doz. $1.50. Covers, per doz., 40c.

FERTILIZERS

ACID PHOSPHATE.

There is hardly any soil in Texas that is not lacking in Acid Phosphate with the ex- ception of Virgin soils. It is good on worn out soils and the planter sees results imme- diately. It gives the plant a rich dark green color and makes plants fruit better.

It is also splendid to mix with stable ma- mures and Cow Peas, as it supplies elements which they do not contain.

It should be applied not less than 200 Ibs. to the acre and not more than 1000 Ibs.

It should be sown broadeast at planting time or ten days before planting.

Price, sack, 200 Ibs., $3.00; per ton, 2000 Ibs., $26.00.

Nitrate of Soda or Chili Saltpeter—Nitrate of Soda is not a substitute for other manures, but we recommend it as the cheapest and best form in which to apply Nitrogen to plants. Gardeners who are using farm ma- nure should continue to use it, but use Ni- trate of Soda in addition to other fertilizers. If your object is to grow maximum crops

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FERTILIZERS—Continued

you must in some way furnish the plants with nitrate. No matter what manure or fertilizer is used the Nitrogen must be con- verted into Nitrate before the plants can use it. Makes crops mature two weeks earlier.

HOW TO USE NITRATE OF SODA.

_The lumps in this should be removed by sifting; they should be broken up, which is easily done by pounding.

For Asparagus, a top-dressing of 250 Ibs. per acre just as soon as the first shoots make their appearance.

For Beets, a top-dressing of from 50 to 100 Ibs. per acre once every week or ten days for at least three or four weeks after the plants have been well startd.

_ For Cabbage and Cauliflower, a top-dress- ing of 100 Ibs. per acre after the plants have begun to make growth after transplanting and 200 pounds per acre more after the heads begin to form.

For Celery, frequent and reasonably heavy top-dressing of 100 ibs. per acre or more well worked into the soil after the plants are established.

For Onions, a top-dressing of from 75 to 100 ibs. two or three times at intervals of about three weeks, after the crops have well started.

For Cucumbers for Pickles, a top dressing oe 100 ibs. per acre after the plants begin Oo run.

For Egg Plant, Spinach and Lettuce, a top- dressing of 100 Ibs. per acre after the plants are well started.

For Strawberries, a top-dressing of about 100 tbs. per acre, after the plants have blossomed.

Price, (subject to market changes) 5 Ibs. 40c, 10 Ibs. 75c; 25 Ths. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $4.50; 500 Ibs. $22.50. Write for prices on larger quantities,

Pure Bone Meal—Splendid for lawns, flow- ers, house plants, etc., 5 Tbs. 25¢e; 25 Ibs. $1; 100 Ibs. $3.00; 10c Ib. extra if sent by mail.

ROBINSON’S STANDARD.

The standard fertilizer for all Texas, Ar- kansas, and Louisiana for cern and cotton. Given a fair trial, profitable results will be obtained. For paying and lasting results use with drill 160 to 200 pounds per acre; sown broadcast use 250 to 400 pounds per acre, after ground is plowed and follow with cultivator. Price, sack, 200 Tbs. $4.50; ton, 2000 Ibs., $32.50.

Robinson’s East Texas Trucker—Made from blood and bone of Texas cattle, combined with high-grade potash. Prepared for spe- cial use by truck and small fruit growers who believe it pays to insure a large, early and paying crop at a small cost for a good fer- tilizer.

Directions for using—For paying results apply not less than 500 to 600 Ibs. per acre. Price, sack, 200 Ibs. $4.50; ton, 2000 Ibs., $36.00.

Holloway’s Special Vegetable Fertilizer— This brand is especially prepared for vege- table crops requiring a liberal supply of potash properly balanced with ammonia and phosphoric acid.

It is distinctly a high grade quickacting fertilizer, and supplies just what is needed to push crops to an early and complete ma- turity.

Directions for Using—For potatoes, toma- toes and other vegetable crops, use at the rate of 400 to 600 Ibs. per acre. Price, sack, 200 Tbs., $4.50; ton, 2000 Ibs., $40.00.

“AUTO=SPRAY”

MORE THAN 100,000 IN USE THE WORLD OVER.

Endorsed and Used by Agricultural Experiment Stations and Authorities Everywhere

The “Auto-Spray” No. 1 is warranted to be ,

more useful than any other sprayer of simi- lar capacity. It is also warranted to be per- feet in material and workmanship.

The “Auto-Spray” No. 1 is used for spray- ing all insecticides and fungicides on trees, shrubs and plants; for all greenhouse work; for whitewashing and spraying poultry hous- es; for taking old wall paper off the wall; in fact, the “Auto-Spray” has come to be a household necessity.

Qne boy with an “Auto-Spray” will easily do as much as three men with the ordinary hand atomizer or any other hand device.

It is only necessary to fill the tank two-thirds full of solution and pump up pressure, throw the machine over the shoulder and operate it without any labor other than walking through the plantings. Two pumpings will discharge the entire contents and cover a quarter to half an acre of potatoes or similar crop. :

When the necessity for spraying first be- came apparent, the farmer put his solution for the extermination of bugs in a sprink- ling can and walked the length of his pota- to patch, spraying in this primitive way. Then the old fashioned hand pump came into use. With the discovery of other little me- chanical improvements, sprays gradually be- came better. The “Auto-Spray” is the high- est type in the evolution of spraying. It com-

bines the good and essential features of every

other spray pump, and will do things no other pump is equipped to do.

The “Auto-Spray” is made of best possible material and workmanship. Tank galvanized steel or brass. High grade hose. Heavy self-containing pump, all brass. Nipple con- nections, nozzles, etc., turned from solid brass rod with full threads. Castings for handle, etc., all malleable. No continuous pumping as in the case of the knapsack sprayer. No continuous pumping or slopping as with the bucket pump. The operator simply holds the nozzle.

PRICES:

No. 1, brass tank, with stop $6.50

ave eves © © © 0s © (6 (0© e/a) e/a) v.60) 6 ela e a ene ease .

“Auto-Spray” cock “Auto-Spray” No. 1, brass tank, with Auto- Pop” (“Auto-Pop” is automatic shut-off in place of stop cock) 7.50

“Auto-Spray” No. 1, galvanized tank, stop COCK: < iesdhets, cen Shea lin PEs Sonos eee $5.00 “Auto-Spray” No. 1, galvanized tank, ‘‘Auto- POP?) W285. Ss Se Se Ce ee eee $5.00 2 ft. brass extension rod (for use with trees: oO Jou ds 5 te See . $0.35 Brass elbow connection (for under side of VAMGS cane ays gS pushe cee $0.35

Capacity of ‘‘Auto-Spray” No. 1, 4 gallon; weight, net, 7 Ibs; weight, shipping, 12 Ibs.

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““Auto-Spray’’ No. 1

NEW ERA HAND SPRAYER NO. 20.

Made of extra heavy galvanized steel. A ‘splendid machine for general use, where a small amount of work is desired.

No. 20 New Era Hand Sprayer, price, each 75¢e; weight 6 Ibs. ;

| “AUTO-SPRAY” NO. 3. Whitewashing and General Purpose Spraying.

Wonderful Power and Capacity. | Tank extra heavy galvanized steel; holds }eight gallons and has reinforced cover. Pump all brass but handle fittings. Cylinders ex-

The “Ohio”? Garden Plow

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‘‘AUTO-SPRAY’’—Continued

New Era Hand Sprayer No. 20.

tra heavy, 1% inches in diameter, brass ball valves and three ply hose.

Suitable for spraying insecticides and fun- gicides on trees, shrubs and vines, as well as the application of whitewash and cold water paints, and will do the work of five men with brushes.

Price—‘‘Auto Spray” No. 3-B, with 8 feet 38-ply hose, 8 feet iron extension and Vermorel nozzle, $14.00.

Weight, net, 20 pounds; shipping, 35 pounds. Special Sprayer Catalog sent on request,

describing a full line of Horse Spraying Ma- chines, ranging in price from $100 to $500.

IMPLEMENTS

The ‘‘Ohio’’ Garden Plow

Net Price, complete, $2.75.

All kinds of work can be done with this plow and combination of tools; plowing and breaking of the ground in spring, and har- rowing, cultivating, hilling and weeding; in fact, nearly everything that can be done with the most expensive machines except dropping the seed.

This machine is mounted on an 18-inch steel wheel, has adjustable handles which permit its being used by grown people or children.

The steady use of this implement guaran- tees a clean garden and a bountiful crop.

Complete equipment consists of 9-inch re- versible bull-tongue, tapering from 3% to 1 inch, sweep 9x9 inches, turning blade and a malleable iron rake or weeder. Four tools in all.

The “Ohio Combined Culti-

vator and Drill.

The “Ohio” Combined Cultivator and Drill— Cut shows Seeder attached, ready for use, with all cultivator parts as shipped.

Seeder is removed by taking out two bolts and loosening two wing nuts—no wrench or other tool needed.

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The “Ohio”? Combined

‘‘Ohio’’ Combined Cultivator and Drill Continued

Changed from seeder to cultivator in three minutes.

Hill and Drill Seeder, changed from hill to drill or from drill to hill, in one minute, by loosening one set screw and adjusting one part only. Nothing taken off or put on. Dis- tance between hills, four to twenty-eight inches; changed in one minute or less.

A complete, simple and dependable Com- bined Hill and Drill Seeding Machine, with attachments for quickly and easily changing it to Double and Single Wheel Plow, Har- row, Rake, Weeder, Hoe, Hiller, Cultivator or Pulverizer. With this one splendid com- bination all the work in the average garden can be done and well executed except the original deep spring plowing. Just the tool for the farmer, the amateur gardener, and

PLANT CO., DALLAS, TEXAS.

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Cultivator and Drill

Benchley Texas, Dec. 10, 1906.

Robinson Seed & Plant Co., Dallas, Texas.—In regard to Seed Corn I ordered from you, it made very well for the year as bad as it was. My Rowden Cotton made about 33 bales on 37 acres. Since I have used your Rowden Cotton it has enabled me to deposit money in the bank and land so I hope to hear from you in a short time with one of your Seed Annuals for 1907. Very respectfully, HY. BAKER.

THIRTY=FOUR YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL

SEED SELLING

_. STANDARD WEIGHT OF SEEDS

ere ors who cultivates large or small plats. Net price, complete, $10.50.

Per Bushel Alfalfa Clovientn ccc ees ane 60 Ibs. Aisike @lover. 2222 20H: Bio ee ea 60 IDs. Barleyetiviteie see Gh LENE ete ROO ek 48 Ibs. Beanish one. (6b Ae Cat, MGS ee ce tere) RP 60 Ibs. Broom Corn 5 ee re a eta ae 46 Ibs. Buckwheat Gre. Gacein) «sth ll hye ts 48 Ibs. Canary 'SeedueaeG 2608, ere SER 60 Ibs. Castor Beans 4c) F Mo. AUR Ee ALS 46 Ibs. Clover: Seeds Red? 2 aes 5 Aa 2 60 Ibs. CloveriSeed® wihitete nak k A es We 60 Ibs. Clover Seed, Crimson ................ 60 Ibs. CloversSceds Japany ¢ ais sve. srs eie cies 25 Ibs. Clover Seed, Burr, measured ......... 8 Ibs. Conn. Shelled, ~Adams 7". . o. tere aac 50 Ibs. Corn,-Stelledt* Sugars... 02 fhe s «os 46 Ibs. Corn: Shelled= Mieldy 2 vse re cee eee 56 Ibs. Corn; (on Wear 2 Ace A 8 ose 6 A A 2 ae 70 Ibs. Milas SCO bic ccesetekans folenereseons cuss teerege onenel eases 56 Ibs. Grass Seed, English Rye ............. 20 Ibs. Grass Seed, Meadow Fescue .......... 15 Ibs. Grass Seed, Orchard .............2e02. 14 Ibs. Gress Seed, Kentucky Blue .......... 14 Ibs. Grass Seed, Timothy ...............4.. 45 Ibs. Grass) Seed, Hunearian vf oeeee = oie 48 Ibs.

Per Bnshel Grass Seed, Johnson ................. 25 Ibs, Grass Seed, Meadow Oats ............ 14 Ibs. Grass) Seeds Rescues: sae nv = cee cence 14 Ibs. Hemp Seed (esis Va ee eres 44 Ibs, Irish Potatoes, heaped measure ...... 60 Ibs. Millet, German ‘and italiane: caer 50 Tbs. Mustard <6 05.0 DORR RSG Nee eee ee 58 Ibs. Oat |. cuccapivens! s.o.6 <i o0ei 6 6 RAIS + cdeneae si eon 32 Ibs, Osage Oramse.: s4.SeR Ae Ss Sicscke ee a eee 33 Ibs. OniOns © hc 46.3 Sec ace Se 5-2 Soce tint hetener one 55 Ibs. Omilon:SCtsS’ ..ceewae eis 6 cee setaree ior emeeeeeteds 32 Ibs. Gow. Peals’ 260 Boe soles 2 oe, oes 60 Ibs. English Peas, smooth seed .......... 60 Ibs. English Peas, wrinkled .............. 56 Ibs. Rape SEG .« «Fe Meeevetetewe’ jv creiti pete savovekenaiere 50 Ibs. IY 6 Ye Ne sch fete « aber, Nene Renee eres - 56 Ibs. Radish ‘Seed. 2oxaccopdec ce Sie cave eeiers etiate «50 Ibs: Sweet Potatoes. . 2. sim. Gants) doleine & 56 Ibs. SOPShHumM eee shies antes cee 50 Ibs. Sunflower Russia Ny oc reuetelsetatiars) teeseereeade 24 Ibs. TMeEOSUMENG |. oi si cnecouess saljedsacie lot thagehe hee eeaeaene --. 00 Ibe TE MEGTID, 2 ac chev ote «cn eens tor eueuoL eheneNntete eaee mene 60 Ibs. Vetch ....:. Hck! nobveh (eH ceetho ee 60 Ibs, Wheat. Sac e le Aa a diseotts Gaerne 60 Ibs.

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INDEX

Acalysha Achryanthus

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Ageratum OLS SRS ENRON ie Sa een eae te ea naa Alfalfa

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Alternanthea AMerieane Wonder eMON...)5 . <scs «ss scweie Antirrhinum Antigonum Leptopus Arctotis Asparagus Asparagus Roots Asters

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Beets Beets (Stock) Begonias Bermuda Grass

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Brocoli Broom Corn Brome Grass Brussell Sprouts Buckwheat

Cabbage Caladiums Calender

POLES ES EUG SSeS Ae Ss IR Re eat Calycanthus Calliopsis

Canteloupe Candytuft POLY MID SNS) 5 Gi SS a aie eee Carnation Carrots CaS Race een enaceRwe bee clades Castor Beans Cauliflower Celery Celeriac Centaurea Chives Chrysanthemums Chinese Primrose Chufas Cinnamon Vine Clematis Coboea Scandens Cockscomb Coleus

Collards Clovers Corn (Sweet) Corn (Pop)

Corn (Field) Corn Salad CGO SIMO Se eee onal esis ow sy wile leer sts is ee wile COtLORM SCC eee Ce eee eee eee 70 Cress Crimson Beauty Climber Crotons Cucumber Cuphea Platycentra Cyanus Cvclamen Cypress Vine

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Daisy, Paris Dahlias Dandelion Delphimium Deutzia Datura

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Honeysuckle Horse Radich Hydrangeas

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Jack Beans Jasmines

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Kaffir Corn Kale Kohl-Rabi

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Wieenine soocesesosscusséssosos

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Robinson’s Special Seed Collection..... 46 47

FROSES ie isis be euleemus so owe pe ee 85 to 93

Mutat Baca 2 cu ois Res cals Cec Sa ee 45

MEIVCL ctcts Ste ee Gig ee Ee GTR Ose Gene Ee 65 en ee

ULV « co tet Fe tate te tatoo te Mate Netate ites iets eee eee ee 78 108

WCADIOS Ay ee terete re retells, te tee ho Motote tote tela ee oe 78

SaISURY: 5 cts os tai se tetas are ena ols tole tatetoe re eee ee 38

Seeded Ribbon Cane=. io... see eae Ort Shasta Daisy (2... ince eo eee ee 110 Smilax Wass ooo saci ototet a, bn one eee 107 SOU GTRURND © sc sis dnc rete tate cnete rate honceame tate ee coe een nee 108 Speltz. or. Mmert: -....6:.c.-. cee ee ee 61 SDIMACH + 6.) Ssyecas a ate or ot anoratot eh eee 39 SDITACAS « e+ merde- es ster acetates otat ate’ heteteh enet uate eRe aE 114 SDIaly'CEs + sscc-c toe +. 0 <2 tetotente fe nenoo dete a eee ee 1167 EG Stocks #..4%.4% 444%.) %. Be beeen ene eee 78 SUAS oer enan evs tarenesateratetadet crete etetotetehetens tae Menai 41 SSW ADS OMAN ie tac ts, So ro tet soe ee ee et ee 108 SUM A OWEF Pie gies nc coo te notete osc tan ee ee 61 79 sel) Meee *MCOSIMN Ce: +24. ie tote larson Sha do eee RL eee 61 Thunbergia/ Vine «26 4... 83 Pes eee eee ee 80 FR ODACEO. «vane cate sote Tato“ 1c todas (Tee ee eee 46 FCOMALO. «od keseeereu ayes Aree oe ee ee U8 42 5843 Tradecantias issn a ee ee eee 108 Mree. SCCUAS = verscenctesccahe Soke otate eto eeesee ee 49 PET ICON: 5.605 es ee oe aoe 110 TuUbDCrOSES GES... 2: Ge cee ne eee 84 TUEPNIDS 2 Shes esse Dee eee Lee 43 44 =e es Vegetable Roots and Plants............. Vi erbenas? se. Ss ie.c ge See 79, 94 108 Violets) t. sk @ os we be wee ese eee 6 eID eee cRital VAIN Ca? «cok okie eee Seen ie oe 108 ae es Watermelon: $25.0). doen 6, .26, 27, 28e529 Wheat be ki. Soc eis Wis acs Ae ere de renegs pega Ee 2- 63 Wild Cucumber Vane (2... eee 80 ZARNIAS oO a se ee ee ee 80

CALENDAR

This is intended to inform our patrons as to the kinds of seeds, plants, etc. to be

planted during each month in the year, in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas,

Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and all sections having a similar climate:

January—Secure from us free one of our latest catalogues which contains full in- formation on all the best seeds, plants, shrubs etec., make up your order and send in to us early. You will then have time to study over carefully your wants and we can get your order out before the rush. Sow turnips, radish, cabbage, beets, spinach, parsley, let- tuce,, schallots, onion sets, peas, horseradish, asparagus, tobacco.

February.—Sow in hotbeds or cold frames, cabbage, eaulifilower, lettuce, radish and beet; in hotbeds, Eggplant, tomato and pep- per. Extra early peas, beets, spinach, car- rot, radish, onions and parsley may also be sown in the open ground. Sow Dwarf Essex rape. Early plantings of potatoes and sweet corn may be made, early field corn. Grass and clover seeds for field and lawn. Sow

alfalfa.

Mareh.—General planting should com- mence during this month. Garden peas for succession every week or so. Cauliflower, early cabbage seed, spinach, leek, parsley, celery, onions, lettuce, asparagus seed, radish, beet, carrots, parsnips, salsify, ete. Under glass sow tomato, pepper and egg plant. Plant Irish potatoes, asparagus, horseradish and rheubarb roots, onion sets., ete. Cauli- flower, cabbage plants and lettuce, after leaving sash open at night, may. now be transplanted to open ground. Some of the hardy varieties of beans, such as Mohawk, or Yellow Six Weeks, Valentine and Black Wax may now be planted. Also early garden corn. Artichokes for hogs. Field corn, grass seeds for field and lawn. Sow alfalfa.

April—Transplant cabbage and tomatoes; plant watermelons, cantaloupes, pole beans and peas, squash, eucumbers, pepper, sow sorghum, millet, corn, alfalfa, clover.

May—Plant millet, Kaffir corn, pole beans, peanuts, black-eyed peas, cow peas, sorghum seed, milo maize, transplant sweet potatoes.

June—Tvuinato seed for late crop, late cab- bage, cucumbers, melons, okra, late pump- kins, sorghum, milo maize, sojo beans, velvet beans, cow peas, vegetables for late summer use, Mexican June corn.

July—Sugar corn for late roasting ears, late cabbage plants, turnips, rutabagas, pick- ling cucumbers, Mexican June corn.

August—Plant for fallgarden, turnip, cab- bage, radish, lettuce, onion seed and sets, spinach, Irish potatoes, beets.

September—Plant beans, cabbage, turnips, onion sets, rye, barley, wheat, oats.

October—Onion seed and sets, radish and turnips, wheat, barley, corn, alfalfa.

November—Lettuce and early cabbage; set out lettuce, cabbage, asparagus roots, flower- ing bulbs for spring flowers; sow alfalfa.

December—Flowering bulbs should be planted this month, they will give a wealth of bloom in early spring.

mustard, millet,

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