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BALL BEARING LAWN MOWERS. THE MONEYBACK. ©
“What's ina name>” Very much, sometimes, especially when the facts sustain it. The manufacturers of this mower are among the first in the country and have such confidence in their output that they practically guarantee each machine, agreeing to refund if any imperfection causes trouble or renders a machine impracticable under ordinary and reasonable usage.
Style A. | Style D. Four Revolving Knives. Nine-inch Traction Wheels. Ball Bearings. -
Seven-inch Traction Wheels. Three Revolving Knives. Parallel Bearings.
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Ten-inch Traction Wheels.
Four Revolving Knives.
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MONEYBACK LAWN MOWER, Style B.
Style B.
Eight-inch Traction Wheels. Three Revolving Knives. Parallel Bearings.
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It consists ot a galvanized iron bottom, with sides and back made of very strong canvas. Seis The frame is made of galvanized iron anti-rust
Ss " fe wire, with supports made of the same material.
— The superiority of this make over any other
consists of a universal attachment that fastens
on the yoke of the mower and is so arranged
that it is possible to attach it to all the differ-
ent styles of lawn mowers and is guaranteed to
make a perfect fit, and can be removed to empty or put away in an instant. :
DIMENSIONS.—Length, 24 inches. Width, 16, 18 and 21 inches. Height, 12 inches front to
16 inches back. All sizes retail at $1.50 each.
GRASS CATCHER. For Lawn Mowers.
THe Frank S. Piatt Co., 850-356 STATE &T., NEW HAVEN, - CONN.
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The Frank S. Platt Company’s General Catalogue for 1908
N handing you a copy of our THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL we cordially
extend the season’s greetings. We take this occasion to express our ap- \ Wy preciation of your patronage and influence in the past and to say that we shall appreciate and strive to merit uninterrupted continuance. We note many changes and miss the genial friends of more than thirty years ago.
In the order of progression a new element has succeeded them, and in a majority of cases we must figure with our adopted citizens from Italy and Russia, as well as from Western Europe.
We have endeavored to keep pace with discoveries and development of all that combines to raise and handle the BEST and PUREST SEEDS that grow. |
The constantly increasing volume of business and numerous voluntary testimo- nials are to us a gratifying evidence of successfull achievement in all our undertakings, and we assure our friends that their interests are ours when intrusted to our care. —
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9 Reasons Why the
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LATT’S SEEDS
1. They are the best
that can be produced.
2. Strong vitality and sure to grow.
3. True to name— Strains of unquestioned superiority and excellence
4. Tested before of- fered for sale.
5. Confidence—which the record of over thirty years has established — and is demonstrated by annual accessions to the long list of satisfied pat- rons from whom we have hundreds of voluntary testimonials.
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OUR POULTRY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT.
We are agents for the celebrated Cyphers’ Manufactures. Cyphers’ goods are the acme of perfection, outpointing anything else on the market, and include, besides their unexcelled Incubators, brooders, chick shelters, coops, colony houses, heaters, feed and water containers, short cut and mealed clover, alfalfa, meat scrap, shell, bone, grit, poul- try remedies, insecticides, markers, caponizing tools, bone cutters, root cutters, and everything constituting a full outfit.
We are prepared to fill the largest orders and assure all interested of courteous treatment in every detail.
OUR CATALOGUES.
Poultry Supply is ready January Ist. Seed and General Spring Catalogue, February 1st. = free on application. Bulb and Fall, August 1st.
We sell to Market Gardeners, Truckers and
TO Farmers’ Clubs at special wholesale rates and
QS: NOTICE
MARKET GARDENERS solicit your inquiries for close prices on round lots. We sell to Market Gardeners, Truckers and Farmers’ Clubs at special whole- sale rates and solicit your inquiries for close prices on round lots.
INFORMATION BUREAU.
We have many applications for situations as gardeners or assistants, also frequent inquiries for just such persons. For the convenience of both, as well as to simplify our own duties, we have adopted a system of Registration, and hope thereby to be of mutual! service.
A register will be kept of all applications, and no charge to either party for information sup- plied by us.
TERMS. Cash with order, or satisfactory reference. We will ship by express, C. O.
D. plus return charge. Cannot ship C. O. D. by freight.
WRITE ADDRESS PLAINLY. Write your Name, Post Office and State plainly, and in full on every letter. When Express or Freight Office is different from Post Office, advise us of the same.
SEEDS, ETC., BY WEIGHT OR MEASURE. Less than quarter-pound and one- quarter bushel will be charged at slight advance above pound and bushel rates.
POST SERVICE. The postal arrangements admit the sending of seeds to any part of the United States at the rate of eight cents a pound. We will send, postpaid, all Garden and Flower Seeds sold in packets, by the ounce, and up to one pound; but for Seeds in bulk, postage to the amount of eight cents per pound must be added to catalogue prices. For postage on Feas and Beans add 15 cents per quart, on Corn 10 cents, to catalogue prices.
MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. Prices are subject to variation without notice, on ex- treme changes in market values.
ABOUT WARRANTING SEEDS: We sive no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Seeds, Bulbs, or Plants we send out, and we will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be re- turned.
The Frank S. Platt Company, 350-352-354-336 State Street, - New Haven, Connecticut.
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New 2 Valuable Varieties
Worthy of Special Consideration.
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heading variety= of the Danish Ball Head type. The heads are large, averaging ten to twelve pounds and
pounds heavier. It is a fine cabbage and should be profitable
stock. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 20c.; per
A NEW STRAIN OF HORTICULTURAL POLE.
Handsome appearance and productiveness.
In this new strain we have a robust grower, a. week to ten days earlier than Worcester Horticultural Pole. The pods are large, stringless, bright gold- en color when very young. As they approach full size, they are mottled and streaked with an unusually bright carmine color which gives them (awhen ready for market) a strikingly beautiful and attractive appearance. Per
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CHICAGO SELF-BLANCHING.
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Ghicago Giant Self-Blanch- ing Gelery.
One of the finest varieties ever introduced.
This Celery first came to our notice through a small sam- ple of the seed sent to us for trial by the owner of the original stock. It was carefully attended to throughout its growing period and developed rapidly, making an earlv, large, heavy stalk, of the self-blanching habit. The foliage is variegated with green and white, something like White Plume, but differently mottled. This celery is stronger than White Plume. the heads being usually about six inches taller and with very large, solid hearts. In quality it is very sweet, tender, free from string, toughness or bitter taste, and superior to any other early self-blanching variety. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c.; %4-lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00.
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GOLDEN BANTAM SUGAR CORN. flavor. Price per ear, 5c.; per %4-pt., 10c.; per qt, g9e5 per ‘£-bu., $1.25; per bu., $5.00.
PREMO CORN.
Very early, large, sweet corn of particular value to the market gar- dener, owing to the fact of its large forming and early developing habit. It is a leader in its class and assured of first place among the extra earlies. Price per ear, 4c.; per qt., 20c.; per bu., $3.00.
QUINCY MARKET SWEET CORN.
This is a new twelve-rowed, very early variety of excellent quality, following closely on the Cory, but so much larger, sweeter and better every way, that the two should hardly be mentioned in comparison. It is a large ear, free from smut and no garden will be complete without it. Price: per car, 4c. per-qt., 20c:. per bu:, $3.00: .
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The Davis Pefect Gucumber.
Color, a dark; glossy green; shape, slim and symmetrical, with an average length of ten to twelve inches. They hold their color until nearly ripe, when they turn white without a sign of a yellow streak on them. As a forcing cucumber the Davis’ Perfect has no equal. Its excellent eating qualities, shape, color and _ productiveness place it without a rival. To obtain the best kes te forcing Bees glass the plants should
, placed as close together as other torcing strains. t is a very vigorous grower
PREMO CORN. aaa me planted too close together will not do as well. Mr. Davis places his plants
about five feet apart. As a cucumber for growing outside it has proven to be a big money maker. Hundreds of bushels
of the out-of-door grown product were shipped to Chicago and other markets the past season which sold for hothouse cucumbers. : ;
It is a shy seeder and on this account is preferable for table use. From what we have seen and know of this cu- cumber, we cannot too strongly recommend it for market gardeners and truckers, as well as those who -grow cucumbers for their own eating, whether. grown under glass or in the home garden. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., l5c.; %4-lb., 50c.; Ib., $1.50.
The Klondike Gucumber.
Klondike is a Colorado product, long, smooth skinned, dark green color. Just right for the market gardener, also excellent for large pickles. Per pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %-lb., 25c.; Ib,, 80c. ,
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FLORENCE FENNEL. 2
This is a variety of the fennel family that ts cultivated for its leaf stalks like celery, growing heavy at the base and almost develop- ing in bulb form. It has a peculiarly agreeable flavor and is highly esteemed by the sons of Italy, either raw or cooked. Price per pkt:, 5e/7; per ozzy, iae:; pemins $li75:
“BURRELL’S GEM.”
The golden fleshed Rocky Ford, but even better ici shipping, and in the market where the orange-fleshed melons are in demand S they bring much higher prices. The melons average six inches long, four and one-half inches thick.
T has the delicious flavor. T is different from the others. FLORENCE FENNEL. T has golden meat and lots of it.
T has no equal in the melon line. | THE GRAND
T is absolutely the finest grown. | Price per pkt., 10c,; 02., 20c.; %4-lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. | Muskmelon.
This splendid new Melon is a sport from the Osage, which it resembles in qual- ity, but differs somewhat in color and markings, and is more uniform in size. It is at least ten days earlier than Osage. Has a more vigorous vine and because of its vig- orous growth is a greater yielder. The fruit is round or slightly elongated, slightly ribbed. Color, a peculiar: pea green, with netting a lighter shade. The flesh is firm, fine grained, of a rich salmon or red color. [In flavor it even Surpasses the best grown Osage or Emerald Gem. The ; flesh extends to the rind and BURRELL S GEM. retains its color and quality pes 3p renee quite to the outer shell, which, though thin, is very hard and firm, and because of this bears shipment remarkably well. The flesh is thick, very thick, considering the size of the melon, leaving a small seed cavity. Per pkt.. 10c.; 0z., 20c.; %4-Ib.. 75c.; Ib., $2.50.
Harris’ Earliest Watermelon.
‘ The originator, Mr. B. F. Harris, of Tennessee, writes: For twenty years we have been trying to find an extra early watermelon, one that we surely could depend upon, one with which we could beat all competitors, and one that would be
the first on the market; and at last our efforts are crowned with success. = ee
We have succeeded beyond all expectations. We are sure that we are able to in- troduce the earliest wa- termelon in the world. We have never seen its equal.”
The Harris is the earliest watermelon on the % market,
The general shape and appearance are shown in the illustration. The skin is mottled with green and white. The flesh is red, sweet, juicy and crisp. The weight averages fifteen to twenty pounds. Its table quality is first class. Price per pkt., 10c.: per oz., 15c.; per %4-lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.50.
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SUTTON’S EXGELSIOR.
Similar in habit of growth to Nott’s Excelsior, but bearing very large broad pods filled with large peas, tender and of most delicious flavor. Its great merit lies in the fact, that in this we have an early dwarf wrinkled pea, in the front rank for earliness, with much larger and handsomer pods than any dwarf early wrinkled pea, yet introduced. It takes the place in this class so acceptably filled by Strategem and Telephone in later sorts, and by Gradus in the extra early class, and is bound to be in great demand when fully known; of first-class merit and we most confidently recommend it. Pod long, broad, straight, very pale green, wrinkled; height twelve inches.
GOLD GOIN POTATOS.
Although the Gold Coin has made a record as a main crop variety, it has not been fairly introduced in this part of the state. Its strong, luxuriant growing habit, carries it through the season when other\ kinds are cut down by blight. Its enormously productive qualities, combined with its smooth surface and uniformly large size, its fine grain and dry mealy texture must appeal to all who want the superlative. _ We confidently recommend the Gold Coin for the family gar- “> den, as it needs no storing to cure and dry out, but may go
direct from the field to the. kitchen. Price per pk., 40c.; per bin; Sl50- per bbls $3.50.
Norcross (white) Potatos.
Originated by Charles Norcross, Me., in 1895. Seed boll grown on “Beauty. of Hebron,” pollenized -by the old -“Early Rose.” It has been a prize winner everywhere and is sure to become the standard main crop in the United States. Large white, flat oval, perfect shape, fine quality and big’ yielder. “Price: per 4-bi, 35¢.; per -bitgepince, per
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New “Icicle”? Radish.
This Radish derives its name from the transparent whiteness of the root. In form it is long and slightly stump-rooted. The leaves are short and its flavor the very best. The roots grow about four inches long and are ready for use within twenty-two days from the time of sowing. It is a desirable quality for the home garden, and market gardeners will: find it a money maker. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per lb., 60c.
NEW “ICICLE” RADISH.
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THE JUNE PINK TOMATO.
THE JUNE PINK TOMATO.
Originated in New Jersey. In habit of growth is similar to the. Earliana. The plant is compact, branching freely, with fruit hanging in clusters of six to ten fruits, both in the crown and at the iork of the branches. Under exactly the same conditions as given Sparks’ Earliana and Chalk’s Jewel, the June Pink yielded as much fruit as either, and the vines after the crop had been harvested were greener and brighter, and showed no tendency to blight. It ripens fully as early as the Sparks’
Earliana and quite ten days to two weeks ahead of Chalk’s Jewel. form, smooth, without cracks, or any green core.
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The fruit will average 234 to 3 inches in depth. The skin is reasonably tough so that it is excellent for shipping purposes. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 40c.; per %4-lb., $1.25; per Ib., $4.00.
Livingston’s Globe.
This is another tomato, orig- inating with the Livingstons, of world-wide tomato fame. It is globe shape, with quite a per- centage of elongated (stem to
- blossom) fruits, which permits = of a larger number of slices - being:taken than with flat fruit-
ed sorts. Among the very first to ripen, although of large size; very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, ripens evenly; color a beautiful glossy rose, tinged purple. Flavor very delicate and agreeable. The fruit is borne on short jointed, branching plants in great abundance. A good general cropper, and one of the very best for greenhouse growing, or first early crop on
stakes or trellis: Pkt., 5c.: oz., 30c.; Ib., $3.00.
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They may be sown from May Ist until the middle of August with rea- sonable certainty of
| a good crop.
THE YIELD Is ENOR- MOUS, exceed- ing all other ta-
ble varieties.
LATT’S GOLDEN RUTA BAGA
This is a new type of the Long Island Spike, which it rep- resents in color and leaf. It is, however, far superior in so many respects that the old types of Swedes and Ruta Bagas are outclassed, and but little called for by farmers who grow turnips for the winter and spring market. Our fancy grocery trade will have none other when this is available.
In shape it is elongated, not shouldered heavily, and growing a little deeper in the ground than the old ruta baga. This characteristic, however, insures greater yield in bulk or weight per acre, and affords a better proportioned root for cooking,
The top is but’slightly tinged with purple and the flesh is a rich yellow. It is exceptionally fine grained, free from coarse, hard, woody substances, very sweet and the most deli- cate flavored of its species. By-.comparison we are reminded of the distinction between the cauliflower and a cabbage. It is a fine keeper having no superiors. waa
Like all roots of the turnip family it attains its superlative qualities when sown on new land,
One farmer to whom we gave a contract to raise a piece for seed informed us last fall that he did not know as there would be any left to set for seed, as all his neighbors had discovered. their merit and were helping themselves to his seed stock.
Price per pkt., 5c.;'per oz., 10ci; per 1b. 60c.
THE MICHIGAN OR BLACK [SQUASH.
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LONG ISLAND SPIKE.
This is a late summer and fall variety, distinct in every way if properly grown. In length it is” from eight inches to one foot and three or four inches in diameter, having small seed cavity and — weighing two or three pounds. The exterior is a very dark green, and is often. designated as the Long Black Squash. The flesh is extremely fine grained, peculiarly delicate and sweet. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 20c.; per Ib., $2.00.
GENERAL LIST Select Vegetable Seeds.
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ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
ARTICHOKE.
Artichoke—Carciofo—Alcachofe.
Tuberous-Rooted Artichoke, Jerusalem Artichoke. This is quite distinct from the Globe Artichoke, being grown exclusively for its tubers, perfectly hardy. Price per Ib.,-10c.; 3 lbs., 25c.; per pk., $1.00; per bu., $3.50.
Large French Globe. The flower heads of this variety are the portions for the table. Sow early in spring, in rich soil, and transplant the following spring to, per- manent beds, in rows (or hills) three feet apart, and two feet between the plants. It requires a deep, rich loam, and should be protected in winter by a covering of leaves or coarse manure. Perennial. Price per pki., 5c.; per oz., 40c.
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Spargel—Esparrago—A sparago.
Sow the seed early in the spring, in drills about one inch deep, and rows about a foot apart, and in the fall or succeeding spring the plants may be set out in beds about two feet apart each way, leaving the crown of the root about four inches below the surface. Before winter cover the bed with a dressing of manure.
Purchasing roots instead of seed will save a year in time.
Palmetto. Very early, large and pale green. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4-Ib., 25c.
Barr’s Mammoth. Very large, tender stalks, light color and very,early. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4-Ib., 25c.
Conover’s Colossal. Large, early, green and very prolific. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4-Ib., 20c.
Columbian Mammoth White. A large white variety maturing early. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-Ib., 25c.
Asparagus Roots. Conover’s Colossal, l-year old, 100, $ .50 1000, $3.50 Conover’s Colossal, 2-years old, 100, 1.00 1000, 5.00 Palmetto, 2-years old, : StO0. 2100 21000> 5.00 Barr’s Mammoth, . ; wo tO. 1000. 5.00
! Columbian Mammoth White, . 100, 1.00 1000, 6.00
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BEANS.
Dwarf, Bush or Snap. WAX POD VARIETIES.
Bohnen—Frijoles— Faggiolt.
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. A succession of sowing can be made from the first weekin May until August. Plant in drills about two inches deep and from eighteen inches to two feet apart, according to the richness of the soil, The plants should be about three inches apart.
Pencil Pod
' Black Wax. Pods are long, round, straight, and very tender. In color a rich dark yellow. Price.per pkt., 10c.;:per qt:, 30e.; per bu S600:
Allan’s Imperial Wax. Pods long, broad and straight. Seed white, splashed with chocolate brown. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 30c.; bu., $6.00.
Keeney’s Rustless Golden Wax. The pods are thick, flat when young, and semi-round later. Per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $6.00.
Hodson Wax. Long, straight, light yellow pods. Per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $6.00. ae
Currie’s Rust Proof. Pods are long, flat and straight. Price per pkt., 1Ge- pei at. 23. per bu., $5.00.
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Pods long, broad, flat. Beans white, mottled with purple. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 30c.; per bu., $6.00.
Saddle Back Wax. Long, round pods, good color, entirely stringless and exceptionally fine. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt,, 35c.; per bu., $6.50:
Yosemite Mammoth Wax. The pods are large, plump and pulpy, nearly round. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 40c.; per bu., $7.00. -
Golden-Eye Wax. An early variety, pods flat. Price per pkt., 10c.; per (te ZC. aper Dils 70.50,
Jones’ White Wax. Stringless. Per pkt., 10c.; qt., 30c.; bu., $6.00. Davis’ White Kidney Wax. Rustless, pods flat, long and straight. Pkt., 10c.; qt., 25c.; bu., $5.50.
(EZ Improved Golden Wax. Thick
WW - pods, long, slightly curved, seeds mottled. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt;-25¢. per Dus Sodus
Grennell’s Improved Golden Wax. Pods long, straight and thick, seed mottled. Price per pkt., LOc.; -qtiu25c.-9per buena
Challenge Black Wax. Early strain of the Dwarf Black Wax. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 30c.; \Q WA (3 BS . per bu., $6.00.
72 WSS ij = NN Black Wax or Butter. The pods, AW fii? Mss when ripe, are round, waxy, yel- low. Price per pkt, J0e.; per qt. 25c.; per bu., $5.00.
White Wax. Pods flat, yellow. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt; -25c.; per bu., $5.50.
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. The pods are round, long and large. Price per pkt., 10c.; per qt., 25c.; per bu., $5.00.
Longfellow. An extra early
ae a snap. Round, straight, fleshy pods. KIDNEY WAX. Per pkt.)10¢.5--qb§"25e-5 7 bites
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Low’s Champion. Entirely stringless and very STL Ss, a ae ees ee ees ce ee he Early Refugee. Round pods, dark colored Se, eee Peet ceteris, sits x9! Jf. « AER SS Extra Early Valentine. Improved round pod PO NAMEN che aon, ocase in, «0 « «fo Se fee Bountiful. Seed yellow, pods stringless and REUROCE EMBER ee tee ee st. tS, Sem Early Long Yellow Six Weeks. Long flat pods, Secdar FeuO wees ee oP ASS, ...). De eee eee Early China Dwarf or Red Eye. Very early, PORSA HIMES en re ee SL, eer, oes Best of All. Round pods, early, good quality.. Refugee or Thousand-to-one, Late, round pod, RApIISCCE eee: at. ee, . ds Bei ae. oe Giant Podded Valentine. Long, solid, round pods, Mohawk. Long flat pods, for fall use and picicieno: +N teet | ere Be. Ls Ree ane Dwarf Horticultural. [Large round beans in fine mottied ‘polls so. Shs US | | See. eee, Boston Favorite. (Large Goddard). Red pod-
Large White Kidney or Royal Dwarf. One of the: best*shell beans 2neen “or Tipe: os... Me... Se Red Kidney or Chilian. Generally cultivated as PaIcle: Dean sane Moca ss FT ee White Marrow. Best adapted to field culture AiG Sater asa ery Stave ei, tt ed. ek ee eae es White Field or Medium. A standard sort for HEN STM TOT teens Ho tees 0d de sak ee ee oe ed White Pea or Navy. Boston Baking Bean..... ENGLISH OR BROAD. Broad Windsor. A bush or stump variety; ripens unevenly, thus prolonging the season. Thrives best in good rich, rather damp‘soil.......
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high, maturing early; the beans grow close to-
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10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c. 10c.
10c. 10c.
10c.
$5.50 $5.50 $5.50
$5.50
EGYPTIAN.
CRIMSON
GLOBE.
12 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
BEANS— Continued.
Henderson’s Bush Lima. It is the earliest %-Pt. Qt. - Bu.
of .the lhma~ beans.: 222) 4 ee ee iec.- SU 5.50 Wood’s Prolific Bush. An improved Hen- z oo | derson, larger and better yielder ............. 10c. 30c. $5.50 #
POLE OR RUNNING.
They succeed best in sandy loam, which should be liberally enriched with thoroughly rotted manure in the hills, which are | formed according to the variety, from three to four feet apart.
King of the Garden Lima. Early and pro-
lific; pods large and long, bearing four to Pt. ~ Ot Bu seven beans; 272. o0.s «sk . We: 35) ($5 ae Ford’s Mammoth, A good long pod ....... 20c. 30c. $5.50 } Early Jersey. A prolific variety, large pods, Z20c.,. 30e.. $5.50 § Extra Large White Lima. This is selected ) stock of a large:seeded strain... ).~. . ip Aca aes. 9.50 Large White Lima. Broad flat pods ....... foes 25c. $5.50 § Seibert’s Extra Early. It is a large, thin- podded kind, white seeds -....:.- J... 2a 5seee Z0c. ~30c. $5.50 ff Small Lima or Sieva. Similar to Large Lima, but smaller and_earlier l2....22..).. : eee Z20c. ~30c. $5.50 Ff Dreer’s Lima. Early and productive. The bean is thick and round, growing close in : the’ pods: dona; s.tifehies hee ee 206... 302 $5.50 7] Shotwell’s Improved. This is a thick bodied or Potato tilimas 67. icon ieee oe poe - ee Bye 20c. 30c. $5.50~] Scarlet Runner. The beans are very dark and the flowers bright,,scarlety...: ~....4seieee 20c. 30c. $6.00 | White Dutch Runner. Similar to the Scar- . | let Runner, except in flower and seed, which are owhife | sw.glt. asm aalb-asisikh- > 4. - 7 20c. 30c.- $5.50 Dutch Case Knife. Early and prolific, long
flat pods with white seeds...........---)asssee 15c. 25¢. $4.50 | Lazy Wife. The pods are from four to five inches in length, rather broad, thick and fleshy, entirely stringless. The dry beans are pure : white: 2c. fst.. )@gRe eee st ee 20c. 30c. $6.00 White Creaseback. Early, green-podded, | used as snaps or string beans. Pods grow in clusters, perfectly round, deeply creased, stringless 20c. 25c. $4.50
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Golden Carmine Horticultural. See nov- elitesy: Js... . See eee «eek : |saieeeeee i 5c, °2 56: sepa.00 | London Horticultural or Speckled Cran- berry. Pods striped with red, seeds oval, Medill: SIZE Phew es swe ee «> «= ee) ae Worcester or Hampden. (The Giant Hor- ficultural) ~ «pee eee: - ils 4. Tee Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. Large green pods, and one of the best green podded SNAPS sce. healed te ewe + => te eee Early Golden Cluster. Pods are golden yel- low, from six to eight inches long. Seeds
15é. °25c: $4.50 | 20c. 30c. $6.00 |
20c. 30c. $5.00 |
20c. 30c. $6.50 | t5e 25e) $5.00 |
Price %-pts, 10c.
BEETS.
Runkel Rube— Remolacha—Bietolt.
The beet is used in all stages of its growth. All the varieties succeed best on a deep, rich, sandy loam, and require to be thinned when small and kept free from weeds. For early beets sow as soon as the ground will admit, in drills fourteen inches apart, and thin to four inches distant.
Dark Red Egyptian. The earliest beet Pkt. Oz. %-lb. Lb | in cultivation; flat, very deep and small | fopstee fl. SMe SRR | 2 ae eee 5c). Weiqutsor 45c. |
Crosby's Egyptian. An improved strain of the tes beet. It is much thicker. . Be ibe 4a se:* SOc. |
THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
SWISS CHARD.
ORANGE YELLOW GLOBE.
WATT UU
_) HITE FRENCH SUGAR, GOLDEN TANKARD,
EEE _\LT-SSSnS,
BEET S— Continued.
Crimson Globe. The flesh is fine
grained, dark crimson color, with Pkt. Oz. skin of lighter shade ......... bet Fc.
Electric. Very early, round, dark
Hea, sual foliage’ 222. 028 rs. Sc. We
Dirigo. Dark red early, smooth
Sn fo ee tl 5c.. File:
Detroit Dark Red. Tops small; roots ovoid and smooth; color
col a: i Bo a oe ee 5c. 6b0c;
Eclipse. Very early; dark red small tops, almost spherical in
Cepeteeee. Heese ee le eee 5c. 0c.
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip. Light red, flesh alternating red
Air Gime PT. Peat. dhs. 2 Saloeee. : Seve 10
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. Deep blood skin, and very dark flesh... ac: 140c: Early Blood Turnip ........... §e4 > 1Ge.
Columbia. Dark red, round top
and terminating with large root.. 3e)-> 10c.
Early Bassano. Flesh circled
Will Bright S66 soe wc a. Sc: .1Qc.
Dewing’s Early Blood Turnip.
Deep. blopidige#s. tes ay ---- ~~... - Se. 10:
Lentz Blcod Turnip. Large
davk--Piiod, trea@te See oe AL Se. 210c:
Early Yellow Turnip. Flesh
Geli ee sa. Pee a i 56.7 10:
Long Smooth Blood. Late va- riety and good for winter use;
smooth skin, flesh dark red....... Se 10e-
Swiss Chard or Silver. This va- riety is cultivated for its leaves. The mid-rib is boiled and served like asparagus, and the other por- tions of the leaves are used: as spinach. When wanted, cut close down to the ground, and new
leaves. will “stow ~ <2... . 27.90 an. £0c.
15c.
BEET S— Mangel Wurtzel.
FOR FEEDING STOCK.
Red Globe. A large, round, Oz. %-lb. red skinned variety ............ 5c. EOE Orange Yellow Globe. Large fige.and eo0d color. =o =... «-- 565 Ue.
Golden Giant Intermediate. A
very large yellow sort, with rus-
set skin and light, yellow-colored
RESID! OF Ow Woe 225s 1983-1 5c. 10c. Golden Tankard. Half long,
nearly uniform diameter_ from
Ma NISEPOIE ace et ee. ee Se) 188: Mammoth Long Red. Grows i tO an enormous size ...2.......- sealant 1
SUGAR BEETS.
White French Sugar. For
feeding and beet sugar ........ oc, ?b40e: Lane’s Improved Imperial
Sugar. An American selection
from the French Sugar Beet.... 5c? +“ 10! Klein Wauzleben Sugar. Long,
medium size; color, rosy orange;
STS ES Si Se Se. 10c.
50c.
14 THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
BROGCOLI.
Spargel Kohl—Broculi—Broccoli.
Broccoli is closely allied to cauliflower; succeeds only under cool, damp conditions. Sow thinly in seed beds about the middle of spring, transplant and cultivate according to directions for winter cabbages. The plants in seed beds are very apt to run up tall and slender, unless they are thinned and kept free from weeds.
Early White Cape. The heads when full grown are large, white and compact. Price per pkt., 10c.; per oz., 40c.
Early Purple Cape. Differs from the white in color only. Price per pkt., f0c.; per oz., 40c.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS.
Sprosen Kohl—Berza de Brussels—Broccoli di Carolo.
A very desirable vegetable. The plant grows two or three feet high, and produces from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts one or two inches in diameter, resembling cabbages. The leaves look like the Savoy, p= Lh and should be broken down in the fall, to give the little cabbages more BRUSSELS SPROUTS. room to grow. They are used for fall and winter greens, are quite hardy, and should be treated in all respects like winter cabbage or kale. Dalkeith. Dwarf, compact, producing large sprouts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; Ib., $2.00.
GABBAGE.
Kopf Kohl—Berza de Repollo—Cappuccie.
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The cabbage requires a deep, rich soil and thorough working. For early use the plants should be started in a hotbed or cold frame; but seed for winter cabbage should be sown in a seed bed early in the spring. Some of the large late varieties seem to do best if the seed is sown in the hills where they are to remain, and in that case sow two to three seeds where each plant is desired, and then pull up all but the strongest. Plant the large varieties three feet apart; the small, early sorts, from a foot to eighteen inches. The Savoy cabbages have wrinkled leaves, and are of fine flavor, especially
after a little frost has touched them in the autumn. Pkt. Oz. Lb. Early Spring. Extta early, flat head ... 2. ...-).0< 2 5- ee + 4 => ii. 5c. Z25e.cageege All Head. <A large; flat, early summer variety of fine quality 223se se. ..-...- 5c. Z25@—mha00 Extra Early Express. Extra’ early, pomted head’ ’..... >.> 5. « » Se. 2O0c= 52:00 Early York. Qne.of the-earliest cone-shaped variety... |... -Reeueeeeeeeges soe. sc. 15e. $1.50 Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads very solid, pyramidal, blunted at the top ........ sc. 20c. $2.00 Charlestcn or Large Wakefield. Similar to Early Jersey Wakefield, but larger
and: a /littledatena .. 207s... eee ore Soe ee A Ae ee 5c. « Zot eeoU Early Winningstadt. Heads of good size, cone-shape and solid ...... oe ae 5c. -2) Senet o0 All Season or Vandergaw. The heads of this cabbage are large and thick through 5c. 20c. $2.00 Early Flat Dutch: “Medium, early, fair size, flat) head Qys..voos4. «3. Wrote ews aa gee | Sc. -206, > $2.00 Early Summer. Medium early, good size, of the Drumhead order >............. cc. Tbe SES Surehead. Very large, thick, flattened, heads 0... .o’......'% . Seeger ee ere 5c. : Z0GEE $2.00
Deep Head. Early, solid, good keeper ............ Se pene ks oat ee 5c. 20c. $2.00
THE FRANK 8S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL. 15
GABBAG FE — Continued.
Succession. A large early Pkt. Oz. Lb.
drum eae ies: tie eo la Sen 20c. $2.00 Fottler’s Improved Bruns- wick. Short stem, early, large
draumierdiee see. ee nk. Se 2c. $2.00 The Lupton Cabbage. Me-
dium late*drumbhead, ........ Se. 20e. $2.00 The Houser (See Novelties,
. | Sy Se eee a) a eee 5c. sao. ~$2:50
Danish Ball Head. (Dwarf). = (line Danish-grown seed).
7. Round hard-headed. Late.... 5c. 20c. $2.00 Danish Ball Head. .Hol- slander). (Fine Danish-grown Ee seed). Round hard-headed,
= Seana ema ind: SOMCugs3 ene ie, warmest 20cm £52.50 be Premium Flat Dutch. Heads large, solid, broad and
cae Paar e tay et ee ee ee see UC r 6s -00 ee? a ae Large American Drumhead. : Pater ieee COnifact bcadsun se @..........e..,.. bes 0c, $2.00 Autumn King. A large solid, deep heading | EME —, aeRO rons. Wee. EOS ws SG ZO 250 | Stone Mason Drumhead. Head flat and sol- = ee ieCm SOT rte mstal bee ie ce tat seis oe OCn. 20Ge $2.00 ty Mammoth Marblehead Drumhead. A late Weltety and) latoest crown: $e. eke. ke. dates ss DG, 20C-. HAcon SAVOY OR CURLY VARIETIES. Early Favorite. One of the earliest; unsur- Passe: I Gta iter hes... cogs aes eet IEE 8 neve 5c. 20c. $2.00 ee Gj Improved American Savoy. Large. Very —s AD eee TEN ADE ICANT ia thc Sakae one a oe 5¢..7.30cx $3.00 —,- i => Drumhead Savoy. Large, late drumhead.... 5c. 20c. $2.00 | Se ES RED VARIETIES. | GUERANDE OR OXHEART. Early Red Dutch Erfut. Small hard heads. 5c. 20c. $2.00 | Mammoth Red Rock. Heads large, round and thick, very dark from surface to center.... 5c. 20c. $2.00
ee | CARROTS.
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Mochre—Zanahoria—Carote.
Z
ZZ The carrot, like other root crops, delights in a sandy loam, deeply CA tilled. For early crops sow in the spring, as soon as the ground is in good GBA working order; for late crops they may be sown any time until the middle “ZB of June. Sow in rows about fifteen inches apart. Aa Early Scarlet Horn. An early summer variety; color Pkt. Oz. Lb. ZZ Gen MOE TS WE. eck. Cbblee dap» vac ORR. OE ee ee gemlOc. .60c. CAZZ ; A Early Half-Long Scarlet Carentan. Stump-ending. Flesh essere and without core; excellent for forcing, and fine quality 5c. 10c. 70c. Chantenay Half-Long Scarlet. Stumpend variety, large shouldered and very productteertty d. 5.028. 0)< 6. Reta ee Se: Wer a0e: Guerande or Oxheart. Very large at the top, three to five inches long and. fermiutiatitig “abritptly=) 0.23) £8 SUM. aie Sc. 10c: - 60e. . ‘Danvers Half-Long. Grows quite large, stump-end, 5c. 10c. 70c. Bea ONG Ce ee Ie tba = ie MEP COLOT oc «cd njn tye eres +0 hn. nc ee eases 10c- 70c: Long Orange Improved. Large size and adapted to garden or field culture ..... 5c. 10e.”. 60e- White: Gianeeeaneem) hops Mised toc teedine Stock “2.005... ek ce tee ae 5c." 10e>* 50c.
GARDOON. :
| Kardon—Cardo—Cardone.
l
Cardoon is grown for the mid-rib of the leaf, and requires to be blanched in the same manner as celery. Sow early in the spring, where the plants are to remain, in drills about three feet apart, an inch and a half deep. and thin out the young plants to a foot apart in drills.
Large Spanish. Price per pkt., 10c.; per oz., 25c.
16 THE FRANK S, PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
CAULIFLOWER.
FVUTTULSTUDVCTSUPTECT ESET OTC LUT ECU EET TT
Blumen Kohl-Colifior-Cavolfiore.
Should be sown according to instructions for cabbage, manuring liberally and cu
oughly. It will thrive best in cool, moist situations. Early Favorite. Early and good summer variety, on ordinary cabbage land :.... Sc. Early Snowball. Very reliable for heading, dwarf in growth, with short outside
PEE
TEAVES Soe Ueepas qnuees ter geae aee oe RS 20c. Improved Early’ Paris:*““A standard early variety... 5 eee 10c. Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt. Good for forcing. Very dwarf, pure white heads... 10c. Danish Giant. (Large Leaved Snowball type.) Large, white solid heads; keeps
finely in warm weather and only ten days later than Dwarf Erfurt ........ 10c. Warly London”: A large ;aneditm swactety) 0 oe er ee a A 5c. Autumn Late Giant. A late variety, large white, firm heads .................. 10c. LeNormand’s Shcrt Stem Mammoth. The largest and one of the most reliable... 10c.
Itivating
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Oz. $1.00
$1.50 $ .70 $1.25
$1.00 $ .50 $ .60 Sif
thor- ¥4-lb. $2.50
$5.00 $2.00 $4.59
$3:73 $1.25 $1.75 $2.25
GELERIAG OR TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY.
A variety of celery, having turnip-shaped roots which may Roy be cooked or sliced and used with vinegar, making a most ae REE INS 1) 3p wee : excellent salad. It is more hardy, and may be treated in the . Ny, BOS Ve’ Same manner as celery. him ere. a4 Turnip-Rooted. Turnip-shaped, sweet and Pkt. Oz. Lb. Ke SN ak Le well, flavoredengee #2 ke Se. 15e,- $1.00 ‘WY Large Prague. Nearly round, smooth and sood qualiivyeaneeeie. 05602) os oe Se 156s icee
winter.
GHERVIL.
Gartenkerbel—Perifollo—Cerfaghio.
The young leaves are used for sow in March, and in July for
Cultivated like parsley. flavoring. For summer use
Curled. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 15c.; per lb.,
GHIGORY.
Cichorien—Cicorea.
for coffee. 2 CELERIAC. Large Rooted or Coffee. Price per pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; Ib., 60c.
GELERY.
Seleri—A pios—Sedanio Acct.
Sow seeds in hotbed or very early in open ground (it is slow to ger
$1.50.
The roots of this vegetable are much used as a substitute
minate, and should be kept
very moist). Sow in straight rows for convenience in weeding when plants are very small. When two or three inches high thin out or transplant to three inches apart.
and plenty of water. Plants may be set from May to the middle of August.
Celery requires very rich soil
The large growers
plant most of the crop upon the surface, having previously plowed in all the manure possible, and
setting in rows two to four feet apart and six
inches in the row.
THE FRAN S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL. 17
GELERY — continued.
Chicago Giant Self-Blanching, (See Pkt. Oz. Ib. BOW CIRICS 2... oe ac as; eee, oe oo ee RY 10c. 40c. $4.00
Giant Pascal. Thick and _ solid stalks, dark green foliage and golden
eR... | UAL ne a oek. ont Lj. . eee Gen <'5>e.2" $1.50 Golden Self-Blanching. Solid, crisp
gadumnitiieris (aja mat)... ee eee Se: doc? $1250 Golden Self-Blanching French. Our =:
Speciaieimapostation ..2....0.... Se. 5G e20C. $2250 Evans Triumph. Solid and large
Stalks,-rather coarse ribbed _ 22238 DG bae. 291.50 Kalamazoo Broadribbed. Cream :
white color throughout, large size,
Sitacmecloseohabtres US... Ho. 2 2s: 5 pe. J oe> = $5.50 White Plume. Very early; blanch-
“fhe UST ee ae ne ee he? ve bace SESH
Golden-Hearted Half Dwarf. Cen-
ter stalks and leaves blanching a
ElGetie sy Cll Oya ak cane ooo etic: iS 50 Giant Golden Heart. A large type
of the Half Dwarf Golden Heart; a
SOO0d : Mar mepeyariciyeees = ess SR oC See L250 Perfection Heartwell. Vigorous
and stocky, compact heart of pure
golden color; good late variety...... Se se." $4.50 Crawford’s Half Dwarf. Grows fo aysood ‘size, solid white: center... Sc: 15e: $1.50 Schumacher. Yellow center, solid and Crisp. 2A late yaniétys- 2s: ee bes Idec. $1.50 Giant White Solid. Very, large, ; GOL REE ei ENC. MULE WHIEC Center: ssmget.: Foug. = xe Hen | 5c). SE50 Pennsylvania Long Keeper. Solid oe lage stalks and‘ ‘late 229s ... sae be. te. SES0 : Boston Market. Short and com- Peet, . So acta deo tee + copies ee ee me. 15e>>$E50 Winter Queen. Very thick, solid heavy stalks, with a large heart ..... eo tac. $150 Pink Plume. A _ strong, compact prowerlssohd atid. crisp: . 2 sere Sc. fiae Sal
New Rose. The delicate tracing of rose shading with the white. Very _ solid, rich and nutty in flavor; keeps Well2ta5> 25 1.7. BA So eRe ac. -20c.- $2:00
Celery Seed. For flavoring. Old seed. Price oz., 5c.; lb., 20c.; 100 Ibs., $15.00
GHIVES.
Si chnittla uch—Cipollette
» Chives are perfectly hardy little perennial members of the onion tribe and are grown exclusively for. their tops, which are used whenever the flavor of onion is required. Planted in small clumps in any common gar- den soil, they will grow rapidly, and in time increase so as to render a division necessary. The tops appear
very early in spring, and can be cut throughout the season. (Roots only, per burch, 10c.)
CHUFAS OR EARTH ALMONDS.
These resemble in sweetness and flavor a cocoanut. Very prolific, a single one yielding from one to two : hundred. Plant one foot to eighteen inches apart. CHUFAS. Chufas. Price per oz., 10c.; per qt., 30c.
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18 THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY’S FARM, GARDEN AND SEED MANUAL.
GOLLARDS OR COLEWORTS
Blatterkohl—Cabu—Cavolli. ;
A class of plants closely allied to the cabbage family, which are used in the South, when small, as greens. Sow in early spring in drills one foot apart. The young plants are ready for use as soon as they have attained sufficient size, but if it is desired to keep them in good condition, thin the plants to six or eight inches apart and pull off the larger leaves before using.
True Southern, Per pkt., 5¢.; per oz., 15c.; per-lb; $1.00.
GORN FOR POPPING.
Granene per Scoppio.
Nonpareil White. Eight-rowed. Long ears. pops very large. Price per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per qt., shelled, 25c.
Silver Laced. Small kernel, twelve to sixteen-rowed. Price per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per qt., shelled, 30c.
White Rice. Sharp-pointed ker- r h nels, twelve to. sixteen-rowed. REN ANN DAE Price per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, y WO =e YAN TS i .
SO . SK‘ Nil 25c.; per qt., shelled, fas) &KK ) Red Rice. Sharp-pointed ker- nels, twelve to sixteen-rowed. Price
SV, per ear, 3c.; per doz. ears, 25c.; per iy
COLLARDS.
qt., shelled, 30c.
Queen’s Golden Pop. Twelve to sixteen-rowed, bright yellow. Price =p per ear, 3c.; per doz, ears, 25c.; per " qt., shelled, 25c.
CORN--Varieties for Field Culture.
Granone o Grano—turco. . Early Eight-Rowed Yellow Canada, or 90-Day
= Corn. The earliest corn, a yellow glazed or flint 100ears. Qt. Bu. E>} variety, eight-rowed and ¢ob small ............... $1.50 -10ce ‘$1.50 Gay Longfellow. The ears are long, cob small, ker- Y=—-s3 «nels large eight-rowed yellow flint .........0..... $1°50---10c:- -<S1.50 as Improved Sanford. A large white flint sort; ears pS large and very productive. Used for ensilage or < Z; A * fodder -Jeor nS | Ae Be a a a ee $1.50° 10c. $1.50 2a Large Yellow Flint. Similar to the preceding, Pee eS except in color 2... 2. cee. cece cece ee eeeteeeneeneees $1.50 10c. $1.50 ZB eae Queen of the Prairie or Pride of the North. This Cay is an early Yellow Dent variety ................-. $1.50 10c. $1.50 ZBBaAP Leaming. The ears are large, with deep large Zee dented rain... so jckcc ty. «is do heey ieuoreregenen eee eee $1.50 10c. $1.50 Aa Early Mastodon. Large eared, and large dented pa SS kefnel es ov. gle haa ok ce eee ene re $2:00 10cn2$RoG 2a Ss Golden Superb (Dent). Fourteen to sixteen- we . er npwed. very large kernel’ 925-222. Be oie as $2.00 10c. $1.50 a> 8 Hickory King. Extremely large grain and small ee te=Fe cob; white Dent ......-.-.0eeeeecee tent e eee $2.00 10c. $1,60 oz = Southern Waite soa - se a ei of nae y=—FS fourteen to eighteen fect. * Used as an ensilage or ; Faz pee fodder cor! ieee P27. 2O. Sane seen ere 10c. $1.00 2a Red Cob Ensilage. A white corn on red cob. £2 Stalks short-jointed and very tall with heavy foliage 10c. $1.00
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Zucher Maiz—Maiz Granone dolce. EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.
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tas Extra Early Adams or Burlington. While not LES a sugar corn, this is a tender, white variety for Ga table use. Dwarf stalk, small ears; matures Ear. Qt. %bu. Bu. = SF) within ‘Sixty? daysee. ..: 625 lhc «eins ope Ac -20c,...$60enee a0 <p Golden Bantam. Good size ears. The seed = es when dry isa beautiful golden color -......... 5c. 95c.- $h.254 36:00 LEAMING. IM PROVED Cory. Very early. Color of both corn and SANFORD. cob light red. when day gee ss ose cee eine 4c. 25c. $ 80 $4.00
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SWEET CORN Continued.
White Cory. Very early, good sized, both corn and cob white. Per ear, 4c.; per qt..-25¢e.; per %-bu., 60c.; per bu., $4.25.
Premo. (See Novelties, page Sn antes pet wear. 4c.; qt., 25c.; per %e-bu., 60e.;sper bu., $4.00. -
Quincy Market. (See Novel- ties, page 4.) Per ear, 4c.; qt., 25c.; per %-bu., 60c.; per bu., $4.25.
Cosmopolitan. Early twelve- rowed, white, extremely sweet. Price per ear, 4c.; per qt., 25c.; per %-bu., 60c.; per bu., $4.00.
Metropolitan. One of the sweetest and biggest of all the earlies: twelve rowed. Price per ear 4c.; per qt., 25c.; per
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e-bu., 60c.; per bu., $4.00. Early Minnesota. Very early, white ears of Ear. Qt. % bu. Bu.
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fair Size. peat SEO We aed gets hese vee coe, 4c. 25c. $ .60 $4.00 Crosby’s Extra Early. Early, very sweet, Py Ot. grows ten to sixteen rows on an ear ...... 4c. 25c. $ .60 $4.00
_ Champion. This is a large garly variety. It is ten and twelve rows, very fine in quality, 4c. 25c. $ .60 $4.00
MEDIUM VARIETIES.
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Perry’s Hybrid. Ears twelve-rowed. The a +} corn is white and the cob light red ......... 4c. 25c.'$ .60 $4.00 ~ es Stabler’s Early. Large ears, twelve to four- a 8. teen rows. pure white kernels oc. oe < Ac. 25c. $ .60 $4.00 - 2. Kendal’s Giant. Medium early, good size, ere —* WEIN Ea tO. FOUGLCCN-COW EG, fo. en ka wee nee 4c. 25c. $ .60 $4.00 eS esis Pee and Kay. Medium size ears; kernels +325 Al white, ten to twelve-rowed ................. 4c. 25c. $ .60 $4.00 : 4 aa) Moore’s Early Concord. Ears large, with * . as av twelve to sixteen rows’! \. |... Geet ace Sse 4c. 25c. $ .60- $4.00 = ce a, Potter’s Excelsior or Squantum. Medium — - a early. Large ears of excellent;quality ...... 4c. -25c. -$ .65. $4.50 FUN Mexican Sugar. Early and very sweet. Its . ee eet, | eolor is: black a ssnseast 125k ee en Ae, 25: Se65. 454.50 | 3 a ® |. LATE VARIETIES. ;— = ah Hickox Improved. A large-eared medium- ‘4 2 2 late® variety Menges: uel ys feo 5c. 296. -$:.60. “$4.00 4 ae at Early Evergreen. About. ten days earlier 2s Se than’ StowelPs 2 2i20 0 00S. ha ee eee Sci) SObs-tre/.5. ano OO * £22 aa? Stowell’s Evergreen. A large variety and > a ee the standard for, family ot market use ......~ 5c. -30c. $ .75 $5.00 » as. ; New White Evergreen. Large deep kernel, D2 ba Snows Wiittiatasteolikn cae jie. hese. 23 bare S0c. $75 35.00 , ae 2 Ne Plus Ultra, The Little Gem, Shoe Peg 3 tb ge : cr Quaker Sweet. Very sweet, kernels at ip sandoriten smiall cob » «i... 5 ee eee a 4c2°30c.. °$ :75 $5.50
Country Gentleman. Medium late; good
sized ears, delicate, sweet and fine flavored ; . CORD Ac 2208. cakes. feet Barus leet ae. 5o4es0ce -$..4595:00
Early Mammoth. — Similar to the large Date: Miammeth iy. - stv): <b ca ote ee Se. 20c. $ .50 $3.00
Late Mammoth. The largest and latest
variety, growing from sixteen to twenty rows
Oil ail“ Carmunt a. dhycumd leith hs . ee ee ee Se- 30c.* $60 -$5.00 Sweet Corn for Fodder. The sweet corn
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WATER CRESS.
Gorn Salad or Fetticus.
Ackersalat—-Macha o Valerianilla—Valcrianello o Insalata.
A vegetable used as a salad. It is sown on the first opening of spring in rows one foot apart, and is fit for use in six weeks from the time of sowing. If wanted to come up in early spring, it is sown in September and cov- ered up with straw or hay as soon as cold weather sets in, and is wintered over the same as spinach.
Large Leaved. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz,. 10c.; per Ib., 50c.
Gress or Pepper Grass.
Kresse—Berro o Mastuerzo—Crescionce.
Extensively used as a small salad. Sow early in the spring, very thickly in shallow drills. The sowing should
be repeated at intervals, as it.-soon runs to seed. One
ounce of seed will sow a bed of sixteen square feet. HxtraCurled: fapescurly-leaved. Pricé per pet, 5c; per oz. -10c-= per Ibigessc. Upland. Resembles the water cress in taste; same cul- ture as spinach, a perennial plant. Per pkt., 10c.
GRESS--Water.
Wasser Kresse—Crescione Acquatico.
This is a well-known hardy, perennial aquatic plant, erowing abundantly along the margins of running streams, ditches and ponds. Where it does not grow naturally it is easily introduced by planting along the margins ot ponds or streams, where it increases, both by spreading of the roots and by seeding.
True Water Cress. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 35c.
GUGUMBER.
Gurke—Pepino—Cetrinolo.
Make rich hills of well-rotted manure, two feet in diameter, and plant a dozen or more seeds, coy- ering half an inch deep. Wh2n all danger from insects is over, pull all but three or four of the strongest plants. The middle of June is early enough to plant for pickling. Make the hills about six feet apart. For early cucum- bers the hot-bed is necessary.
Davis’ Perfect. (See Novel- ties)... Pkt} Se:- oz, doe, -7eo S0cs; bees 50.
Livingston’s Evergreen. A very strong grower, early. bear- ing firm, crisp fruits. Price per pkt.; 5e; 7oz57 l0c?: 5 14-1b., > ales 1b.,260¢:
White Wonder. It is distinct in character; milky-white sur- face, ‘large and ‘prolific. Pkt., 5e.: oz., 10c:; Y-lby 30csib aa
Early Russian. . The earliest of all, fruit short.- Price pkt., 5c:; 0Z/, L0c. 14-lbob20cs; Bias 60c.
Nichol’s Medium Green. A .good pickle sort, medium size and prolifici Pkt., Se%%0z., LO: Y-lb., 20c.; |b., 60c. :
Early Cluster. Very early. Price'iper pkty Sei: oz: 10c: ye lb eZ0 Ca tos Oe:
Early Frame. Medium size, for table use or pickling. Pkt., ‘ ORE 5ce.3.0z.,, 10c.2 14-lbz 20622 1b; 60c: GIANT PERA.
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GHERKIN OR WEST INDIA.
LONDON GREEN CURLED ENDIVE.
Boston Pickling. Medium long, 200d. COLO’ .3--hzy. .4 J... See ee Short Green or Gherkin. For pick-
ling, very prolific
Arlington Early White Spine. For slicing of -picklifie! .. “7 ci. -aaeeeee Cumberland. Long, smooth, dark PReOGRiaS egies. . oss. Ute eae Klondike. (See Novelties) ....... The Emerald. Rich, dark green, spineless skin. Sets early, long straight, handsome fruits. Good for Sj i: re Seen ee ce
Fordhock Famous. Large type of White Spine, long, straight and solid Bennett’s or Peerless White Spine. A large variety. The fruit is straight and «well formed. 4. . <2... eee Evergreen White Spine.. Long and Straight Early White Spine. A large, smooth and prolific sort Green Prolific. Very prenhes «ood, oe eee eee London Long Green. Dark green. Fine for large pickles or cutting up.. Giant _Pera. Grows to one and a half feet in length, smooth and straight Gherkin or West India. Very small and used for pickles only; ex- tremely prolific; the vine resembles the water-melon and may be run over an arbor or trellis Japanese Climbing. Vines are vig- orous, and throw out strong, grasp- ing tendrils Snake. A singular shaped vegeta- ble, presenting a very curious forma- tionand quite suggestive of the name Telegraph. Best for hot-house cul- ture, the fruit growing twelve to eighteen inches long
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Lowenzahn—A maigon—Cicorea.
The Dandelion affords one of the earliest as well as one of the best and most healthful spring greens. sometimes blanched and used as a salad. The seeds may be sown in May, in drills ten inches apart; thin out the young plants about three inches apart; cultivate during the season. and the following spring the plants will be fit for the table.
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PINELESS.
EGG PLANT.
Etrpflanze—Berengena—M oligunae.
Sow in a hot-bed in February and March; when the plants are one or two inches high, transplant or thin out to two or three inches apart. When the weather is warm and settled, they may be planted out in a warm situation, two feet apart each way. .
Impfoved New York Spineless. Fruit of large size Te fot. = Pe, -5c3 02, eee aie S25 - ie,
Black Beauty. Fruit large, dark purple. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 40c.; 14-lb., $1.25; Ib., $5.00.
Early. Long Purple. <'Pkt., 5c; 07% 25632 %-lb., 75c.;
Ib., $2.50. ENDIVE.
Endiwien—Endivia—Indivia o Escarola.
Make the first sowing about the middle of May, on a bed of well-pulverized, rich soil, scattering the seed thin- ly, and covering it lightly. For the main crop, sow in the middle of June and again about the middle of July; and for plants to stand the winter, sow early in August. When the plants are about two inches high, transplant into rich, well-prepared soil.
London Green Curled. Leaves curly and finely fringed; very hardy and fine quality. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; %4-lb., 35c.; lb., $1.00.
Broad Leaved Batavian. A large summer yariety, Per pkt.} 5€*"6z7; 5c.» Y-lb-40ese bees l.25.
FLORENCE OR NAPLES FENNEL.
Finnocchio di Napolt.
Sow in early spring in rows fifteen to twenty inches apart, in rich, moist soil. Thin out or transplant to six or eight inches. It is usually boiled for the table. It somewhat resembles celery, possessing a sweet and agree- able smell and flavor. Eaten raw when young and ten- der, but boiled when matured. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; %-Ib.,
50c.; Ib., $1.75. GARLIG.
Aglio. Garlic thrives best in a light, well-enriched soil; the sets should be planted in early spring, in rows one foot apart and from one to five inches in the rows. The crop matures in August, when it is harvested like the onion. Garlic Sets. Price per lb., 25c.
KALE OR BOREGOLE.
Blatter Kohl—Col—Cawvalo Riccio.
Sow in April, in driils fourteen to eighteen inches apart, covering the seeds thinly and evenly, and thin out when hoeing to from four to six inches apart. The varieties are extremely hardy, and are best when touched by frost. For winter and spring use, sow in August or September.
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Dwarf Moss Curled. Very dwarf, light green. Closely curled and crimpled. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
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KALE OR BORECGOLE
Continued.
Dwarf Curled Scotch or German Green. Spreading habit, hardy, and im. proved by light frost. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 25c.; lb., 65c.
Tall Green Curled Scotch. Similar te the dwarf except that it grows eighteen to twenty-four inches high. Pkt., 5c.; O74, We 44-1. Zac. sib,’ G5c.
Improved Siberian. Dwarf, curly, dark green leaves, very hardy and an immense cropper. Undoubtedly the best adapted to our climate and more extensively grown than any other variety. Pkt., 5c.;
ase. oz., 10c.; %-lb., 20c.;-1b., 60c.
KAY es Z Purple, Curled or Brown Kale. A : oe 3 Al 2 = beautifully curled variety, with dark col-
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KOHL-RABI OR TURNIP CABBAGE.
Kohlrabi—Colinabo—Rapa.
Half-way between a turnip and a cabbage, partaking of the nature and flavor of both. The bulbs are cooked like turnips. Sow from April to July; plant and cul- tivate the same as cabbage. Set in drills eighteen inch- es apart, and eight inches in the drills.) As they are ‘difficult to transplant, they are sometimes*sown where they are to stand, and afterward thinned out.
Early White Vienna. Grows to a fair size, skin light green, flesh white; short stump and tops. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; %4-lb., 80c.; Ib., $2.00.
Early Purple. Differs from the above in color only. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; %4-lb., 80c.; lb., $2.00.
LEEK.
Lauch—Puerro—Cipollette.
Sow as early in the spring as the season admits, either in seed beds or places where they are intended to grow. When four inches in height thin to three
i : inches; when A Mt: ITOM.. Stes FO AS eight, trans-
‘ i plant to ten KOHL-RABI OR TURNIP CABBAGE.
inches apart, leaving those in the drills about six inches apart. Set as deep as possible without covering the small center leaves.
Large Musselburg. The largest and most prolific. Price Der ORL se Oz. 1oc.; 14-1f., 5Uc:* Ip., $1.50.
American Flag. A large and strong plant. Price pkt, 5c.; oz., 10c:; %4 1b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
Large Rouen. Remaining long in good condition, and
sometimes called Winter Rouen. Per pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; 4- bb ahes> iby $125:
Salat—Lechuga—Lattuga.
Culture. Sow early itt spring in a hotbed; transplant in April for summer use. Again, sow from April at intervals in the open ground, and for winter and spring use, in Aug- ust and September. Protect by means of a cold frame during the winter.
CURLED-LOOSE OR BUNCHING VARIETIES. Grand Rapids. Branching habit, fine for forcing. Very sn SSS large, thick-leaved, curly. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; %-lb., 30c.; LARGE MUSSELBURG LEEK. lb., $1.00.
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LET TUGE— Continued.
Black Seeded Simpson. Stands the summer heat excellently, and attains a large size. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.00.
White Seeded Simpson or Silesia. Very tender and crisp, forming close center. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 25c.; Ib., 80c.
Denver Market. Large solid heads of light green color!* Peripist)) 5c?;"0z., lOc; “7 -1be30c! Ihes Seow
Early Prize Head. Of branching habit, large bronzed leaves. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %-Ib., 30c.; 1b., $1.00.
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PRIZE HEAD.
HEADING OR CABBAGE VARIE- TIES.
Deacon. A large Butter-Head variety. Pale yellow center of fine quality. Price
per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 30c.; Ib.} $1. | Boston Market or White Seeded Ten- | nis Ball. Grows very compact, one of | = IN: the ‘best for foneine . Price perm pki ee \ a NC oz., 10c.; '%4-lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. =SlS\ WW" White Summer Cabbage. A fine large headed variety, and one of the best for |
sarden culture.” Price per? pki. at) Ome l0c.- Elbe ove: Ibs, $1.00:
Hubbard Market. A large white cab- bage variety; equally valuable for fore-
Sea = ing or opén sround, Price per pkt., 5c; THE DEACON. ozs. Meath 30c)s lb. SEND:
Pkt. «Oz. -%4-Yb: —Lb.
Salamander. For summer use, forming good-sized, compact heads ....... Seo Sere S5e 77 Se5 California Cream Butter or Royal Cabbage. Large-leaved, light gree, but- .
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Big Boston.” Larcé head, excellent for forneme yy .. see. ee ee ee Se. 2 15c).: Sac: gana
Hanson; Heads: very large and solid... .. 22hiG.. 2220” Serre tee dc. 10s. 30 creep 1s0D
Iceberg. Leaves light green, with a very slight tinge of red at the edges 5c... 10c; )S5eReseeeo Tennis Ball Black Seeded. One of the earliest; forms a close, hard head 5c. 10c> 230Gateed=00 Mignonette. Small solid heads, outer leaves tinged with brown ......... Sc. 10c. 23032 S00 Brown Dutch. Round head, leaves edged with brown, very hardy ..... 5c. 106. .3OCsa5.L00-
COS OR ROMAINE VARIETIES.
- Paris White Cos. This grows upright, with long, narrow leaves, and | should be tied up to blanch a week or more before cutting “fe.- ... ae 5c. 10c; ‘S0ceegaaG0> =)
Trianon. Large heads, blanching “white and tender -..4.--.-«.-2eee. 5c. 15e:, 40e, SapiesD" =|
MUSK MELON. i
Cantalupe—Melon Muscatel—Phone o Mellone.
Culture. Plant in the spring, in hills five or six feet apart each way, well manured with old rotten compost. Scatter a dozen seeds to the hill, and after they are out of danger from bugs, thin to three or four plants. A light, dry, sandy soil and a dry atmosphere are most suitable. Melons should not be planted near any other varieties if it is desired to preserve them pure.
GREEN FLESHED VARIETIES. Oz. Y%-lb. Lb. Jersey Button. Extra early, very sweet, with excrescence at blossom end .... 10c. 30c. $1.00 Jenny Lind. Very early, small fruit but delicious ...........0.....-..0eee0-s 10c. 25c. $ .80
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MUSK MELON. Continued.
Early Nutmeg or Green Citron. Good size, nearly round, thickly netted, green flesh. Price per oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Rocky Ford. Oval-shape, medium size, and thickly netted. The flesh is green. Per oz., 10c.; 14-lb.,; 20c.; lb., 75c.
Golden Netted Gem. Flesh light green, skin green regularly ribbed and thickly netted. Per oz., 10c.; %-Ib., 20c.; lb.; Z5c.
Hackensack. It attains a large size, is round in shape, flattened at the ends, green flesh. Per oz. 10c.; %4-lb., 30c. Ib., $1.00.
Baltimore or Acme. Very large, round, _ flattened at both ends, flesh green. Per oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c.
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SALMON FLESHED VARIETIES.
Surprise. Skin cream colored, thickly netted, flesh thick, of bright salmon color. Oz., 15c.; %4-lb., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
Grand. (See Novelties, page 5).. Pkt. 10c.; 0z., 20c.; 4-Ib., 75c.;. Ib. S2eave
Burrell’s Gem. The golden fleshed Rocky Ford. (See Novelties, page 5). Pkt.,10c.; oz., 20c.; %4-lb., Olle. ; b., $2.
Emerald Green. Small, but prolific. Has a thin green e rind and very small seed cavity, rich and luscious meat of | MARTYNIA, a salmon color. Per oz., 15c.; %4-lb., 35c.; Ib., $1.25. . <2
Petoskey or Paul Rose. Oval-shape, medium size and thickly netted. Rich salmon flesh. Price
MART YNIA.
The seed pods are used to considerable extent for pickling, when gathered green and tender. Sow in the open ground 4 in May, and transplant two feet apart.
NS) =6Martynia Proboscidea. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 20c.; per lb., $2.00.
WATER-MELON.
Wassermelone—Zandia—Anguria o Mellone.
Culture.- Plant in hills six or eight feet apart, in May. Select warm, light, dry ground, and in preparing the hills let them be dug out as broad and deep as the soil will ad- mit; fill at least one-third full of the best decomposed stable COLE’S EARLY. manure, and mix thoroughly with the soil; fill up a little above the level of the ground.
Oz. %4-Ib. Lb.
Harris’ Earliest. (See Novelties, page 5) ......... ee Ce i RS 10ce se. <4le. Cole’s Early. A striped early variety, nearly round, medium size ............ es 2oc.- Se: Phinney’s Barty. . Striped Oval. ss 75. fae re he CBD MEA! 2 same .|. eer. Wes 20, 25c. McIver Sugar> Very saree, Jones Strived’ fruits! PPPS: 2) . Geer - . ne «ee (Be: 225 S80c. Monte Cristo or Kleckley’s Sweets. Skin dark green, thin rind, flesh scarlet,
very solid,’ firth “and’ liserotis 28 UA eee ISSO SEBO lee eee 1@c. =Z5e.. S0c;
Jordan Gray Monarch. The skin is a mottled gray, shape long, flesh bright PSP Rate da Ree BE eee eS ere ee MWe. zuc.. 70c.
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WATER-MELON-— Continued.
Seminoie: Oval in shape. Two colors, gray and light green. Extra early and pro- ductive: -@z:,; 10ce:: %-lb., 20c.; 1b., 70c.
Dixie. Large, ob- long, and_ striped. Very thin: rind: Per oz., 10c.; %-lb., 200. Tha 5c.
Sweet Heart, Mot- tled light green; large, oval. Oz., 10c.; %-lb., 20c.; Ib., 75c.
Kolb’s Gem, A striped, oblong mel- on, of large size. Oz, . tes 34-1b:; 20c.; Ib., G0c.
s Iceberg. = A large, round ob- ‘long, dark striped, hard rind and good shipper. Oz., 10c.; 4=1b., 20c.:- Ilbz=75e;
The Triumph. Very large and pro- Oz. lb. Lb.
lifies Rind sdark, opcen ce. oe: Re 10c. 20c. 60c. Pride of Georgia or Georgia. Dark -
green, very large, nearly round, and
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medium size; green skin, very thin
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ficty-askin is, striped 22—" s ees eee 10c. "206" 76 Mountain Sweet. Color dark green; rind thin: flesh solid? aae= eee | 10c. 20c. 60c.
Price of all pkts., 5e., except where otherwise noted.
CITRON.
Citron for Preserves and Sweetmeats. Round striped, red seeds, © Price pkt., 5c:;-oz.,, 10c.-" 4-1b 20a =i oe:
Colorado Preserving Citron. Oblong and very large. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 -lbxes0C ihe ar OU:
MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Blanc de Champignon—Seta—Champignonbrut.
Mushroom Gulture.
Mushrooms are an edible fungus and may be grown wherever the temperature of fifty degrees can be kept up through the winter The beds should be made from November to February, according to the time the Mush- rooms are wanted. It requires about two months for them to begin bearing. Secure fresh horse-dung, free from straw and litter, and mix an equal bulk of loam from an old pasture with it. Keep this under cover, taking care to turn it frequently to prevent heating, until suf- ficient has accumulated to make a bed of the required size, which should be three or four feet wide, eight inches deep. Prepare the mixture of loam and manure, making a bed in layers, and pounding down each with the back of the spade. Leave this to heat through for a few days, and as soon as the heat subsides to ninety de- grees, make holes in the bed about a foot apart each way, into which put pieces of the spawn two or three inches in diameter. At the expiration of a week or ten days the spawn will have thoroughly diffused itself through the bed. Spread a layer of fresh soil over the heap to the MUSHROOMS. depth of two inches, and cover with three or four inches
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MUSHROOM SPAWN. Continued.
of mulching, Examine the bed often to see that it does not get dry. Take special care, however, when water is given, that it be at a temperature of about one hundred degrees. English Mill Track Spawn in bricks, per lIb., 15c.; 8 lbs., $1.00. French Spawn. In 3-lb. boxes. Price $1.00. Pure. Culture Spawn (bricks). One brick, 25c.; 25 bricks, @ 18c. A four-page circular on Mushroom Culture free.
MUSTARD.
Senf—Mostaza—M ortarda.
Sow in April, drills a foot apart, and thin out moderately when about three inches high. White London. Used for salads or greens, Price per oz., 5c.; per %4-lb., 10c.; per Ib., 30c. Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor than the white Per oz., 5c.; per 1%4-lb., 10c.; per Ib., 30c. New Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary White Mustard. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz, 10c.; per %-lb., 20c.; per 1b., 60c.
NASTURTIUM OR INDIAN GRESS.
Nasturtium—Maraneula—Narturzio.
Plant in April and May in rows; the climbing va- rieties to cover some trellis, or other supports; the dwarf kind in rows or hills, three feet apart, along a border or walk. The seeds, when tender enough to be easily punctured by the finger nail, are used for pickles.
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Dwarf. Mixed. This grows from six inches to a foot in height. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %-lb., 20c.; Ib., 70c. Tall. Mixed. An ornamental climber. From six to
ten feet.
OKRA OR GUMBO.
Safran—Quimbombo—Othro.
Select warm, rich soil and plant in rows two feet apart, thinning. plants a foot.apart in the row. The pods are used to thicken soups, being gathered young. Okra is preserved for winter use by slicing the pods into rings and drying them upon strings hung up and exposed to the air.
White Velvet. Pods round, smooth and free from seams. Per, pkt-)‘5e.°6z5 Well yb ise bs 502
Dwarf Green Prolific or Density. Pods green, smooth and thickly set. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %-Ib., 15c.; lb., 50c.
Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
WHITE VELVET OKRA.
Mr. Platt:—
In my garden are some of the finest eabbage heads grown in the state of
Mr. Platt.:—
Connecticut, raised from seed purchased from you. The first of July I cut heads which weighed 5 libs. each. Now I have heads which will weigh good 10 Ibs. each.
Out of 60 plants set out, not one failed to head.
If you are interested please call and look at them. They are a surprise.
Yours truly,
George A. Hubbard,
91 Dwight Street. July 28, 1899.
New Milford, Conn., April 2, 1906.
The Frank S. Platt Co.:— I received the seeds all right, and they are all right. Yours in haste, Mr. Kliaus Anderson, New Milford, Conn.
R. F. D. 2, Box 38.
doing finely, and I thank you for filling my order so very acceptably. Could not ask for more vizgorous plants or better selections.
Cc. B. Darling.
Wallingford, Conn. Aug. 2, 1904.
Jan. 24, 1906.
The F. S. Platt Co. Gentlemen :—
I have used your grass seed for sev- eral years with excellent success both on putting greens and fair greens and
can recommend it as being very satis- factory. Yours,
Burton A. Davis, Supt. New Haven Country Club.
Both strawberry and celery plants are |
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ONIONS.
Lweibel—Cebolla—Cipolle.
Onion seeds should be sown as early as it is possible to work the ground, in drills one inch deep and twelve to six- teen inches apart, in rich soil, deeply dug and lightly rolled. Thin to one inch apart. When sowing for sets, seeds must be put in very thick, at the rate of about twenty pounds to the acre. The same patch may be used year after year for onions and never made too rich.
Danvers Yellow Globe. Large, nearly
round; very mild, ripens early and is a Oz. Y%-lb. Lb.
good keepers. .2e: eri. ae Se. . Bee 25c. 60c. $2.00 Southport Yellow Globe. Deep globe
shaped and a heavy cropper; grown from
Southport stock GF Srbe BAL ues "Molt. 25c.1°70e - $2.50 Southport Yellow Globe. (Special
stock, homegrown)? 29994 JEen ete, © 30c. 85c. $3.00
Yellow Dutch or Strasburg. Large and flat A great yielder. Sown exten- sively sorySets Ue meer er Sates ow ate OR 15c¢.5750E<9$1-50
Prize Taker. Rich straw color, of enormous size. The flavor is mild and delicate, “i 2.2p). Soa ieee Oe sees ais oui pio ake 25c.. 0c... $2.50
Australian Brown. Nearly round, medium size, with skin of a deep amber brown, extremely hard and firm .
caine, USe. 50ers Extra Early Red. Flat and ten days
earlier than iearee REG 2.9.5 eee aee 25c. 70c. $2.50
Large Red Wethersfield. A large flat variety, very prolific, keeps well ....... Z25c. 0G. 45258
Southport Red Globe. This is a large, round, deep red-skinned variety; very Mmildsic@Od sKEeDS timate eit ae oa lee 256. SOC oA 2
Southport White Globe. In form Y tj Uy} nearly ovoid, very regular and sym- | / Wy Yi fy JW metrical; skin white, choice Southport Wf , ; StOCIO oe. a eee ae eee 35c. $1.00 $4.50.
White Portugal or Silver Skin. Very early, mild¢flavioticcsen ies ar: cs give 25c:<870c. » $2.50
Mammoth Silver King. ery large, , / white ‘and’ flat: .2.%..-. 215-20 -eneess--- 20c. 50c. $1.75 |< ) A fj
ONION SETS. : ==
Onion sets, both rare-ripes and tops, are placed on the surface, in shallow twelve-inch drills, about four inches apart, and lightly covered. Potato onions are planted in spring or fall, as they will survive the winter. By this process early onions may be obtained several weeks earlier than from
ed. White Onion Sets. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.75; bu., $5.00. | Egyptian or Perennial Tree. Qt., 15c.; pk. 75c.; Yellow Onion Sets. Ot., 20c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. bu., $2.50. Red Onion Sets, Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. White Multiplier. Grow in clusters, not large, Potato Onion Sets. Qt.; 20c.; pk., $1.75; bu., $5.00. but very early. Qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $400.
For sets in quantities, get special quotations, as prices vary during the season of planting.
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GRADUS.
PARSLEY.
Petersilis—Perjil—Prazzemolo.
Parsley succeeds best in rich mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very slowly, three or four weeks elapsing before it makes its appearance, it should be sown early in spring. Sow thickly in rows a foot apart and half an inch deep. For winter use, protect in a frame or light cellar.
Champion Moss Curled, Very closely curled. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 25c.; Ib., 70c.
Fern Leaf. A fine curled, fern-like variety. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 25c.; Ib., 70c.
Plain Leaf. Hardier than the curled varieties. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 15c.; 1b., 40c.
PARSNIPS.
Pastinake—Chirijia—P astanache.
Sow as early in spring as the weather will admit, in drills fif- teen inches apart, covering light-
ly. When well up, thin out to five or six inches apart in the rows. Unlike carrots, they are improved by frost, and it is usu- al to take up in the fall a cer- tain quantity for winter use, leav- ing the rest in the ground until spring, to be dug up as required.
Improved Thick Shoulder. This is a half-long root. Wide at the top. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per 1%4-Ib., 20c.; per Ib., 50c.
Long White Dutch or Sugar. Large and quite long, free from side root; sweet and excellent flavor. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %-lb., 15c.; per Ib., 40c.
Hollow Crowned or Guernsey. Thick shoulder, medium long. The Hollow Crowns are consid- ered superior to other kinds. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4-lb., 20c.; per Ib., 50c.
PEAS. Erbsen—Chichoros—Pirelli. Wrinkled varieties marked with an *.
Culture. Peas, for an early crop, should be sown as soon as the ground is in working condition. The soil for their reception should be light and dry. For general crops the ground should be well manured the previous year, which causes them to yield more abundantly. They are usually planted in double rows three or four inches apart, and covered to the depth of two and one-half to three
.inches, All wrinkled peas are superior and more delicate “in flavor than those that present a full and perfect form;
like sugar corn, the saccharine matter which they contain causes them to shrivel when dried, and they will remain much longer in season tham the other kinds.
EARLIEST PEAS. Two to Three Feet High.
Platt’s First and Best. White round seeds. Height, two and one-half feet. Price per qt., 20c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.50. Alaska. Very early; seed round, blue, slightly pitted. Height, two and one-half feet. Qt., 25c.; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.
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Daniel O’Rourke, Early June; white round seed 15c. $1.00
ste A very early wrinkled variety of *Surprise § great merit. Vine growing ‘about twenty anches -high: cei. |).: al......2 s.-25¢. $1.50 _*Gradus. The earliest large-podded pea in cul- tivation, Vine about three feet, light green. Pods and peas extra size and delicious flavor .......... 40c. $2.10
*Thomas Laxton. Resembles Gradus very close- ly in habit and rapidity of growth, earliness and luxuriance of foliage. Pods large, seed wrinkled, cream color, tinged with green. Height, three
Ot. Pk.
feet: Sse BRE PA i eee IS 35e- .$2:00 *Horsford’s Market Garden. Green wrinkled seeds; is extremely prolific. Height, two feet..... 20c. $1.25
*McLean’s Advancer. Wrinkled, second early for market or family use. Height, two and one-half
feet . moh ieee. Le ee eee 20c. $1.25
We carry in stock all the Extra Early, round white seeded June varieties ...................00. 20c. $1.00
PEAS, DWARF.
. *Sutton’s Excelsior. (See Novelties, page 6). Very
large podded;-eanly i=... ..... 02 3. «po eee ee 35e) =8240 _ *American Wonder. One of' the earliest, grow- : ing but -ten-.to fifteen inches#high ~%....).... ae 25c. $1.60
*Little Gem. Very early and prolific. Height, -
“twelve(anches =: }........4. .:. 25) eee ( 2552 Sess
*Early Premium Gem. Very early, superior
quality. © cess. BS. as eee 25c.. “$i:50 *Dwarf Telephone or Carter’s Daisy. A large
wrinkled half dwarf variety. Vines grow two feet
and’ bear jproftsely |....7 5... .) See eee 30c. $2.00 *Nott’s Excelsior. Robust and vigorous, long
handsome pods. . Seed green wrinkled. Height,
twelve inches’ ..........)... <0 see ee 25c. $1.60
GENERAL AND LATE GROP. Two and One-half to Five Feet High.
Dwarf Champion. A pea with all the merits of the well-known Champion of England, but less
vine. Height of vine about twenty-six inches .... 20c. $1.10 *Heroine. Pods long and slightly curved. Height, two feet; seed green and very much wrinkled..... 20c. . $1.35
*Bliss’ Ever Bearing. Height of vines, two
feet; foliage very large, firm and bright green;
podsitiee to four inches longa” S77 ayes eee 20c., 81535 Pride of the Market. Height, from eighteen
inches to two feet. Seeds are bluish green,
slightly, dented J: .s ‘wong: < 4. Ea aoe 20c. $1.60
*Strategem. Large podded, green wrinkled pea.
Height, twozand one half! feet ... W225. eee 25¢: andes
*Yorkshire Hero. A large, late wrinkled sort; vines rank and vigorous; Height, two and one-
half fée¢ 2.5 BS 022. YEE Ls. cee ee ere ns 20c. . SiS *Shropshire Hero. Similar to the Yorkshire
Hero, but much larger vine and pod <............. 20e>4$ia Duke of Albany. Large dark green pods similar
to Telephone. (American Champion) ............ 30c. $1.85 *Telephone. Fine large pods, and peas of ex-
cellent, quality. Height, two to tiiree feet... .. fiom 25C... Slee *Champion of England. An old favorite, rich
flay Orel and wery prolific)... \<d.25, --em- eee ee 206s Si25 White Marrowfat. Correctly named, a rich mar-
row pea; seeds hard, white. Height, five feet.... 15c. $ 85
Black-Eyed Marrowfat. Large, hard, white pea, with black eye; the pods grow very large. Height, three feet ee. ey ee ee ee i eres 10c:. $2385
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EDIBLE PODDED PEAS.
Dwarf Gray Sugar. A large podded, Qt. Pk. Bu. dark seeded variety of superior quality... 25c. $1.25 .$5.00 Tall French Broad Pod Melting Sugar. This bears pods from five to six inches long and an inch wide. The vines grow five feet long and require support ........ 35ce. $2.00 $7.50
PEAS FOR SOWING BROADCAST.
Canada Field. For field culture only. In their dry state they are used for feeding stock, making scups, etc. They are usu- ally sown broadcast and often with oats or barley, cut and fed green, or left to ripen, and then threshed: . . .<e@t<ees-ee ~oemoe. §$ .60 $2.00
PEPPERS.
Pfetfer—Pimiento—Pe pperoni.
Peppers should be started under glass. Transplant into the open ground towards the close of May, having the rows eighteen inches apart; plant a foot apart in the rows. The ground should be made very rich, either by high manuring before plants are transplanted, or by the liberal application of guano or liquid manure afterwards.
Ruby King. The peppers attain a very Oz %-1b. Lb.
large size. When they are ripe they are
bright cuby red)...’ : \. See 20c.g 40 $2:50 Neapolitan. Large, sweet, thick flesh.. 30c. $ 85 $3.00 Large Bell or Bull Nose. An early
variety, fruit three to five inches long,
flesh, thick,isweet and. mild fie oP ees. PSe- $475. $2.50 Sweet Mountain, A large, early varie-
ty, of mild flavor, rind thick and fleshy.. 25c. $ .75 $2.50 Chinese Giant. The largest variety
known. It is one of the square shoul-
dered type, thick, sweet flesh ¢-...:....- 50c. $2.00 $5.00 Squash or Tomato-Shaped. This kind
is flat like a tomato, and is generally used
for pickling; flesh thick, acrid, pungent. 20c. $ .60 $2.00 Golden Queen. Very large, bright gol-
den. yellow, mildiisehavor = o>. o5 eee. 20e. $ .60 -$2.00 Celestial. Fruit ornamental, small, up- :
right; color white, changing to yellow and
then scarlet when ripe. The peppers are
VERY ile pe a. ee 2c $"70=$2._50 Red Cherry. A small, round variety of
dwarf growth, very piquant and quite or-
Hamental. fn SR Se ec) ee ee te es 255. ap-<7 0 e2.00 Long Red Cayenne. Fruit bright red,
lenorisndislender ..°. 0.0.28 Tee a A0ce. “$ .65 $2.25 Tabasco, The hottest of peppers, small,
bright sed yehen ripe = 27sec. es 50c.
Small Chili: Very piquant and prolific. 25c. $ .75 $2.50 Red Cluster. Small, thin peppers of a coral red color; very hot and pungent.... 25c. $ .75 $2.50 Price of,all pkts., 5c. .
POTATOES.
As prices of potatoes fluctuate according to supply and demand, it is impossible to make prices for seed stock that will hold throughout the planting season proper. Cata- logue goes to press in December. Quotations will be giv- en on application. eg
Bliss Triumph or Red Bliss, The earliest potato known. Round, pink skin, fine grain.
Pride of the South, or White Bliss. Similar to the Triumph, but white skin, with pink eyes.
Noroton Beauty. Round, pink, extra early and productive.
Early Ohio. Very early, pink, round, oblong.
Norcross. (See Novelties, page 6). Per ™%bu.. 35c.; bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.00. ‘
Early Six Weeks. Oval, light pink.
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Bovee. Extra early, long oval, smooth. Polaris. Extra early, white, oblong in shape. Irish Cobbler. Extra early white. Puritan, Skin and flesh white; very early. i ag Fortune. Extra early, resembling Early ose, New Queen. Early oblong, light pink. Early Norther. Large size, light pink. Early Harvest. Large smooth tubers, nearly white. Clark’s Pride, or “Ensign Bagley.” Smooth white, fine grained, with few eyes, oval in shape. Early Rose. True stock, grown in Maine. Early Maine. A long, pink skin, prolific variety. _Beauty of Hebron. A large, oval, pink skin va- riety. Spaulding Rose No 4. Extraordinary in yield. Gold Coin. (See Novelties, page 6).. Per pk., 40c.; bu., $1.50; bbl., $4.00. Carman No. 1. Medium early, smooth. Delaware. Large, white, and late. ase Beauty of Hebron. Large, oblong, pink skin, White Elephant. Large, oblong, pink skin. Late Rose. Large, oval, pink skin. Green Mountain. Vines strong and vigorous; tubers white, smooth and yery large. Great Divide. Long, white, late. - Rural New Yorker No. 2. Large size, with smooth white skin. Carman No. 3. This is a late potato, white skin, CONNECTICUT - FIELD. growing uniformly large. ) Dee White Star. Large and oblong, white. wae Vis, WS Empire State. Medium late, white, oval. *. YUU IN gS Uncle Sam. Late, white, long oval tuber of larg SIZe. Sir Walter Raleigh. This is a very large, late, white potato, square ended. Maggie Murphy. Large white, late, oblong.
Also many other varieties not enumerated on this list,
PUMPKIN.
Kurbis—Calabaza—Zucca.
Plant about the middle of spring in manured hills eight feet apart, and leave but two or three plants in a hill; or plant in spring with Indian corn. Avoid planting near other vines.
SS EE : Sugar. Small, orange-colored, sweet and fine BAERS eS | grained. Oz, 10c.; %-Ib., 15c.; Ib., 50c.
a." as) Winter Luxury. Round, russet yellow, used mainly for pies. Oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c. a Large Cheese. Cheese shape, creamy yellow color, flesh fine grained. Oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 15c.; 1b., 40c.
Connecticut Field. The large, round, orange-yellow. Oz., 5c.; %-lb., 10c.; lb., 30¢.
Big Tom. Rich orange color, oblong shape. Oz., 10c.; %-lb., 15c.; Ib., 40c.
Winter Crookneck or Cashau. Flesh close grained and flavor excellent. Per — oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; lb., 60c.
Improved Mammoth. Grows to an im- mense size. Oz.,10c.; ™%4-Ib., 25c.; 1b.,80c.
Large Tours or Mammoth. A very — large productive variety. Per oz. 10c.; —
14-lbL, sac. Thue:
King of Mammoths, Jumbo or Potiron., One of the largest pumpkins; flesh bright yellow. Oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 20c.; iby 60c: ' OLIVE-SHAPED RADISHES. All pkts., Sc.
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RADISH.
Rettig—Rabcnos—Rawvanelli. All Imported Seeds French Grown.
Sow early varieties in the spring as early as the ground can be worked, in drills ten inches apart, covering the seed half an inch deep; thin the plants to an inch apart in the row, as they are more tender and succulent when grown quickly. A rich, moist, sandy soil should be selected, and frequently watered in dry weather. For a succession, sow every two weeks till mid-summer.
Extra Early Scarlet Forcing Turnip. Matures in about twenty days. Bright red, globe shaped, Oz. %-lb. Lb. SeMPECEU ECS ds ee wc Se cn ok eee a sc. s See oe We 20c. $ .70
Extra Early Scarlet Forcing (White Tipped).
Globular, with scarlet top, blending into pure white at the bottom. Fit to pull in three weeks from
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ing, perfectly round, bright cardinal color ..... aie 25c. § .80 Early Scarlet Turnip (White Tipped). Early, «|
fine grain and flavor; round, with white tip ....... eros. 15c. $ .60 Early Scarlet Turnip. Small, round, mild and
GEIST Necro ae Or tes Se Cae ee ees ss oe TE Me: 5c. $ .60 Deep Scarlet Turnip. Very early and a good
farcmc "varicigie sos oo Et cg 2 oo ede | isis os 2 ss SEE mics. 15e.. $260 Triumph or Speckled Beauty. Fine for forcing,
small, delicate and prettily mottled .............. Sex 30c-. $R00 White Summer Turnip. Round, pure white.... 10c. ve. $ .60
Olive Shaped White Forcing (Earliest White). Very mild and fine for forcing or outside planting. 10c. 20c. $ .75
French Breakfast. A quick growing, oval-
shaped radish, light color and white tip .......... piGe. 156.75, .60 Early Olive-Shaped Scarlet. Very early, oval ;
BLACK SPANISH OR FALL RADISH. in shape oe wlelelels 0 meme cece cle ce wees cs we ccc ccc a sft elecis 10c. lic $ .60
Early Long Scarlet Short Top. Bright red . ern - color, very small tops 10c. 15c. $ .60
y Van ; Chartier. An early
; @ summer variety; deep
pink, white at the roots: Fn > ee 10c. 15c. $ .60
New Icicle. (See Novelties, page 6)... 10c. 20c. $ .75
White Strasburg. Long, pure white, firm and brittle; grows to large size... 10c. 20c. $ .70 Mixed Radish Seed. This is a mixture of the different varieties. it is prepared for those who want some of several kinds,. but not a full planting of any one variety. As they mature irregu- larly, the plantings may be less frequent.
Round and Olive... 10c. l5c. $ .50 Long |. fs3.% Psu « « 10caet5e. $5.50 Winter |. Sos S:i2. Wes t5c. £250 CHARTIER. All pkts., Se. WINTER RADISHES. Black Spanish Fall (Round), For winter use; texture sirmyjand,, solid... |... coe es A 10c. 15c. $ .60 Black Spanish or Fall. (Long). Like the above, differing only in shape ........... Fie peas fot 10c. 15c. $ .60 China Rose or Winter. Very fine for winter. uses jaree “and fender! 2... setts Gee cee > Dewee, --§.../0 California Mammoth White, A winter sort, CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE. ! grows eight to ten inches long, and keeps well.... 10c. -20c., $ .70
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Forage plant of great value. Of rapid and luxuriant growth, attaining a height of two or three feet. It may be sown throughout the season, and in a few weeks from sowing, stock can be turned in on it. For broad- casting, sow ten pounds to the acre; in drills, five pounds.
Dwarf Essex. Used also for greens and salad, Price per lb., 12c.; 10 lbs. for $1.00.
RHUBARB or Pie Plant.
Rhubarb, familiarly known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is cultivated in gardens for its leaf stalks, whiéh are stewed and also used for pies and tarts. Immense quan- tities are now annually sold in all of the large markets. No private garden should be without it. Rhubarb suc- ceeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the plants to six inches apart. In the fall, or spring, transplant into very highly manured soil, setting them three feet apart each way, and give a dressing of coarse manure every fall. The stalks should not be gathered until the second year. Our seed is saved from selected plants of the Linnaeus and Victoria. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 15c.; %4-lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.50.
SALSIFY or Oyster Plant.
Sow in early spring, in light, rich soil, in drills four- teen inches apart; thin the plants to three inches in the row. The roots will be ready for use in October; and, like the parsnip, improve by remaining in the ground through the winter.
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Roots grow long, smooth and white. Per pkt., 5c.; oz, 15c.; %4-Ib., 35c.; Ib., $1.25.
Long White French. Large, smooth and white. Per pkt; Ses oz/f-10c.' 4atb., .30c:; Ib., $1.00.
SORREL.
Sow early in spring in drills. It is perennial and runs quickly to seed unless kept cut close. Large French. Price per.pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; %4-lb., 30c.;
SPINACH.
(Get special rates on 100-lb. lots.)
For the summer crop sow early in March, and at inter- vals of a fortnight, till the middle of July, in quantities according to the demand. The round-seeded varieties are the best for summer use. The winter crop -should be sown from the middle of August to the beginning of Sep- tember. It should always be sown in drills, and from twelve to eighteen inches apart, scattering the seed thinly and covering them with the finest soil. Protect the win- ter crops on the approach of severe frosts.
Norfolk Savoy Leaved. (Bloomsdale.) a It is very productive and the hardiest Oz. Lb. over@ of the smooth-leaved varieties ......... 10c.: SOc aa20c.
Victoria. A very large, crumpled- leaved dark green plant, spreading well
on the ground. ....26.. --) Bae Se 10c. 30c. 25c. Improved Large Round Leaf. A va- : riety with very thick leaves ............ 10c.. 256: Bec.
Giant Thick Leaf or Round Viroflay.
Similar to the lettuce-leaved, but much
larger in’ Habit ‘of ‘efrowth ‘|. .237...... vee 10c. . 30c. ibe: Long Standing. A fine round-leaved
summer variety, slow to run up to seed
SPARES sys tel... Eee Meee ee 10ce B0Er siScs Prickly or Fall. The hardiest variety; : leaves thick and triangular in form...... 10c. 30c. 20c. © New Zealand: ..c 8 eee ee ee 10c. 80c. 7Oc-.
Price of pkts., 5e.
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SQUASH.
Speise Kiirbis—Calabaza—Zucche.
The squash is avery tender vine, and so sensitive to the cold that it cannot with safety be planted out un- til the weather becomes warm and settled. Plant in hills ten feet apart for running varieties; five feet for bush sorts; working some fine rich manure irito each hill. Sprinkle liberally with plaster, wood ashes, or air-slaked lime, in the early stages of growth. Culti- vate until runners are well started.
Yellow Bush Scallop Summer. One of the earliest; grows flat, with scal- O02 “41b Lb. loped...ed gts. 2.22). Gleasaceae =. 2: fer etse--$-.50
White Bush Scallop. Like the fee above in everything except color, which iSseereannysemeiice -. oss see; LOG.) *h5e.
Early Summer Crookneck Bush.
Early and=prodtieiive: <i07. 22 «4. 2. iGe: i be
Giant Crookneck. (Summer). Early yellow .andawar ted wit=3-. 2 oe. 10c. 20c.
Vegetable Marrow. This is a pop- ular English variety; very prolific; maturing between the early summer and winter sorts. The fruits are best for the table when young, or but about Halt matured oo sence 10c.s 30c. ~$£00
Mammoth Whale. Large long, dark skin, good for pies A 27........ 10c. 30c. $1.00
Pineapple. Very peculiar and dis- tinctive in shape; the skin is a cream white. Good for both summer and Winterige se ee ere 10c. 15c.
Cocoanut. Very prolific, producing from six to twelve on a vine; the flesh is fineseramed and sweet 7...-.... 2. 10c.. 30c#*$ :90
Hubbard. Dark green, hard shelled variety; flesh fine grained, dry and ObeCOSMETAVOR fe) 2. wae ws HAS eat See 1c. 200% -$ <7,
Warted Hubbard. Similar in shape and color to the original Hubbard Squash, but larger fruits, with hard roughly warted surface. Quality of flesh is equal to any of its class.. 10c. 25c. $ .80
Golden Hubbard. In color a bright
deep orange yellow. Flesh golden
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yellow and fine grain, excellent flavor 10c. 25c. $ .80 Michigan (See Novelties, page 8). 20c. 60c. $2.00 Fordhook. Cream color outside,
and straw yellow within. For sum-
tier and: fall“usetsee-> see eee MWe 25c. - 20 Boston Marrow. A _ superior fall
squash, of rich orange color and
Verne pnoductiven.. (es. S2a.. eee. 1c. se Delicata. Grows from five to
eight inches long, It is slightly
ribbed, orange-yellow color, mottled
and striped with green ............. 1Wew25c. $80 Perfect Gem. From four to six
inches in diameter, of a creamy yel-
low color, slightly ribbed, thin,
smooth ,skin. .... 335s oe ee f0c. 25e42$ .80 Cocozella Squash. Grows from ten
to twenty inches long; diameter about
four inches; skin smooth, dark green
color, marbled yellow or pale green.. 10c. 25c. $ 80 The Faxon. Medium size, winter
variety, orange flesh of fine quality.. 10c. 20c. $ .70 Winter Crookneck. Flesh close °
grained, sweet and fine flavored..... ic ai5e. - $°.60 Pike’s Peak or Sibley. Fine grain,
thick and rich colored, shell hard
SM AP TTIE Eo aw ese ew We-e25c. > $ .80 The Delicious Squash. Oval;
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WARTED HUBBARD.
—————— thick flesh and sweet, the color being WINTER CROOKNECK. SeARRAE CMEC a epoch, leak oe Mam ce Ges? 25e:
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Golden Bronze Squash. Size ay-
eraging from eight to ten pounds;
a dark grayish green, flesh bright Oz. %41b. Lb. golden yellow; fine grained ...... 10c. 25c. “gue: Essex Hybrid. Green exterior
of Turban form, hard shell; flesh j
yellow) ... Wi Ae snap Seen 10c. 25c.9480e: Bay State. Flattened at ends,
skin blue green, flesh rich yellow.. 10c. 25c. 80c. :
Price of pkts; 5c.
TOBAGGO.
Sow the seed in frames the latter part of March, or in open ground when the soil has become settled. and warm. Keep well watered, and when the plants | are two inches high they may be transplanted in rows three feet apart each way. Tobacco requires || a very rich, light mellow soil. ) Connecticut Seed Leaf. The popular variety in : this vicinity, produces a very heavy crop of fine | broad leaves. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 20c.; %4-lb., 60c.; Ib., $2. Havana. An excellent variety; leaves narrow, long and pointed. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 30c.; %4-lb., 85c.; Ib., $3.
TOMATO.
Liebesapfel—Tomates—Pomodoro.
To obtain fruit very early, sow the seeds in green-house during February or March, or in hotbed when season has sufficiently advanced. In about five weeks plants should be trans- planted to another hotbed, until about the middle of May; they may be put into the ground in hills about four feet apart each way. \\ The richer the soil the ranker will be the growth of the vines, but an ordinary, warm, light soil, with fine, well-rotted manure in the Mi hill, and a sunny location, will produce the Al more handsome and plentiful fruit.
Hii June Pink. (See Novelties, page 7). Oz., | 40c.; %-lb., $1.25; 1b., $4.00.
Earliana. Excelling in earliness, very large size, and bright red color. Oz., 25c.; %4-Ib., 75ce2i boc. 00;
Chalk’s Early Jewel. Large, bright red, smooth and solid; vines vigorous and heavy cropper. Oz.. 25c.; %4-lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50.
Dwarf Champion. It stands up well, haying a stiff bush stem, and ripens early, smooth, crimson, medium in size. Oz., 20c.; %4=lb., 60c-;
Ib., $2.00.
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2 LIVINGSTON’S STONE.
Atlantic Prize. Very early; smooth, 02 ‘4lb. Lb. bright’ red and solid: . . Sot=aeeweeemee= l5c. 60c. $2.00 Matchless. Extra large, smooth, bright red and solid ..... .. =" ager? 75c."-$2.00 Crimson Cushion. Very large and deep from stem to blow, bright scarlet 40c. $1.10 $4.00 Success. Large, bright scarlet, smooth ANG FSO: ae. E . « Sic) ha eeees ORES ue eee 30c. 80c. $3.00 Livingston’s Stone. Large, bright scarlet, very smooth, ripening evenly; solid and firm .........dee. ee eae 30c. 80c. $3.00 Livingston’s Beauty. Dark red, large size, and smooth@g/... «¢ .@evceme ee 25c.- 7507 = D0 Acme. Very prolific; in color a pur- plish crimson, very smooth and solid .. 20c. 60c. $2.00 Livingston’s Favorite. Large, smooth and bright red. It has very few seeds and 4S. very! prodicttwe =~ gee 20c: 60c. $2.00 Trophy. Large and bright red, solid, 2 smooth: a great Vield@i. = -°.-. eee 20c. 60c. $2.00 es Buckeye State. Solid; deep purplish LIVINGSTON” red-‘lanee size; late: tice = ees 25C.. 10a, ae
LONG WHITE OR COW HORN.
WHITE EGG.
TOMATO— Continued.
Livingston’s Globe. Large size, very smooth, firm fleshed, few seeds, color a beautiful glossy rose, tinged ULE a ot Eh ro 1a no of Aedes ¢ eral an careers thes 0 «
Magnus Tomato. The form is perfect, eae and attractive. Flesh is very firm. Color crimson.........
Mikado, Perfectly solid. The color is purplish red, foliage distinct; coarse Weaviednst... vie. 22+ ss. Samet «
Ponderosa. This excels in size, weight and solidity. Its color is light crimson, and almost seedless ...:....
Honor Bright. First it is light green then an attrac- tive waxy white; then lemon, changing to red. It is late and one of the longest keeping Varieties: es oo
Golden Queen. A good yellow sort of first quality. Solid,.very smooth, large and ripens early ...........
Peach, Resembles a peach in shape, size and color; covered with a delicate bloom like a peach ..........
Yellow Pear. Pear shaped and used for pickling or PRESCE VIN) Se UE BS oer ole ered ernie nis 2S ons, fr
Red Cherry. A small, round, red tomato; size and sHape Wile G Ghefry .... 52. Soc) cee ee ce eee
Strawberry or Ground Cherry. This grows in a husk or pod, and may be kept all winter if the husks are not removed. The fruit is yellow and has a. very sweet, pleasant flavor; may be eaten raw but is gen- erally usetnfar yinestrvesDeet Ai oo
Price of all packets, 5c.
TURNIP.
Riibe—Nabo—Rape.
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Oz. 30c.
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25c. 25c.
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_For early use, sow as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, in drills fourteen inches apart, covering but slightly, except in
dry weather. The soil should be light, and if possible, new.
Manure
with plaster, ashes or phosphate. Thin the early varieties to six inches apart, and the Ruta Bagas from eight to ten inches. For fall and winter use, the early kinds should be sown in July and August, and the Ruta
Bagas through June. Hoe them a month after sowing.
Platt’s White Egg. It is an early, very smooth, fine, hard grained, white oval turnip, as its name in-
-dicates, and unsurpassed for table use ...............
Early White Milan. A flat pure white, very fine grain, extra early @20lt< oe .... | Ae ee. 5. Extra Early Purple Top Milan. This is a pure white fleshed, early, sweet purple top variety. Best of all TOR LOCCUIIS ee ee ees ko > tele cet ce aa Early White Flat Dutch. A fine garden variety, differing from White Strap Leaf only in the shape of its leaf, which is broader and rough edged ........ Early White Strap Leaf. A good flat turnip for early or late culture, and grows to a large size........ Early Red-Top Strap Leaf. Similar to the preceding in all respects except the top of the turnip, which ISSTE OL Ue ee etre ere aw «ok dein oc onteie 6 eR eae Gee Scarlet Kashmyr. Scarlet exterior, flesh snow white, SG APP gate) lee Ue Ad amen} eGR A MME ee pena Rm fF cael Long White or Cow Horn. A long, quick growing turiip, ane ofaided, tender arid |sweet S... 2.2... 4.5 aes Red Top White Globe. Pure white with a red top . Golden Ball . Rapid grower, globe shaped, and of a GEE DU y Cle WO TI Ek fe oe voice oie oo on so ae ere Yellow Stone. This is a small, early fall variety of
Haht yeltow? colorlseire eb ee ete eae sci egee Yellow Globe. Grows to a large size, and is one of the best for eeneral ecfop ...)... Raw da 2 se. 8 Yellow Aberdeen. .(Green Top). This is globe- shaped! 4nd @ebod Beeper. ob... ce Mee + tee me
Oz. 10c.
10c.
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Swedish or Ruta Baga Varieties.
Platt’s Long Island Spike. (The Best). This is a fine-grained, hard, solid and sweet turnip; is very prolific and a wood keeper. ||... eee...
Rhode Island Rock. A white fleshed, hard, fine crammed Sweetyaticly....-<- 4-4... + scgeetMeeme +--+
White French. Sometimes called White Rock, on.
account of its firmness and solidity; flesh pure white,
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15c. £5
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TURNIP— Continued.
Sweet German. White, sweet and ; an excellent keeper: very hard and ~90z. --lb. ©b. SOU” * pevsle tutes ccepenbiuiet Cea eee 10c. 15c. $ .40 Yellow French. Very firm and qual- ‘ ity excellent; keeps through the win- ter ‘anid till late in the Spring. .b... Yee 10c. 15¢%esaea40 Laing’s Improved Ruta Baga. One of the earliest Swedes; a desirable va- : Tety,; .o1 excellent, qualityiw., «+: s-unaaner LUG. dei ete AO American _Purple-Top Ruta _ Baga. Very popular with the market gar-
EIT OU Scena nce 3 tn eagerness oe [GexG ise, $ -40 Skirving’s Ruta Baga. Purple top; | yellow; solid and fine grained ......... 0c" F5c:. 0
All pkts., 5e.
SWEET, OR POT AND MEDICINAL HERBS.
A few pot herbs, or sweet herbs, as they are usually EARLY RED-TOP STRAP LEAF. called, should have a place in every vegetable garden. A very small space in the garden will give al! the herbs needed in any family. The culture is very simple, and the best way is to make a little seed bed in early spring, and set the plants out as soon as large enough in a bed. As a general rule, it is best to cut herbs when in flower, tie them up in small bunches and hang in the shade to dry. The following are a list of herbs most cultivated
and prized. Pkt. Oz. Y%lb. Lb. ISTIC: o.cuei ohtl Aietenie boels ART RON re 5c. 280c: 13321 hoe Meee ly, Gee SUM g epee oe ay ee Ses abe. ORAS, .bikra Aataion meee ee 5c. 15¢: -30¢;> $100 Caraway. dist: Pavrck sla eee Ob 5c. -10e77aeseanet Catnipes ve. ki. ae ee 10c. Coriander =o 05.002. pee 5c... lOc =20eRater7a Da eat, se: Hoc. sae tove Se. 10c] 20am TIOrenounds: 5. Gi eet. cele =. tases Se. 20: eavenGer tiu.:. agp Opa es Se te Mints CPepperniint:) ej... -- 25¢ RAT ee te eck. a, chap eae aE EL 5 Piao 5c. . 15g Salironk. ... =% -@ aerate Pobmoae 5c... l0e* BOE, S100 Sage, Broad Leaf English ...... 5c../, bee Soe + Sisae WWeee | BAS o eee easter 5c. > ate: Sweet. Fennel, (large). ..........:... 5c! Wels 206g SAGE. SWEET BASIL. Sweet Marjoram ............... 5c. (156) --35e2e 20 Summer , Savory. 2.05." chee 5c. 106) 30E> 3.00 Thyme, Broad Leaf English .... 5c. 25c. 75c. $2.50 ‘Tantagon 9. ctomepece state ae 10c. Wormwood iianeeene ee ee 5c. - 206
New Haven, Conn., Aug. SU, 1906.
Frank S. Platt Co., New Haven, Conn.
Dear Sir:—
I am enclosing to you under separate pack- age two Alfalfa roots which we ploughed up yesterday. I sowed this piece in May, 1904. One root is 6 ft. 11 in. long and you will notice it is broken off at the end. The other is 39 in. long. You may have had other similar roots sent to you, but I thought I would send it so you could see just what your seed would do.
Be sure and send me the Alfalfa seed I or- dered, as I want to use it. I have cut this Alfalfa three times this season and also three times last.
It has yielded well each time. Yours truly, Ww. S. Downs. (W.)
Yi
SWEET MARJORAM.
White Rye.
Choice Selections of
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Grains, Grasses and
Farm Seeds. Special Mixtures
For Lawns, Permanent Pastures or Hay
are Unexcelled.
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FARM SEEDS.
Evergreen Broom Corn. Best for general cultivation; brush TAME ARC OEE TEC, ws a. clone, o guave. cia; avecs, @¥.s'm, 0) «.9 6.0,,5,010 44 4 SE RLIEL As « Early Amber Sugar! Cane. Grows ten to twelve feet high.. Kafr Corn. Both grain and fodder are excellent, the whole stalk tender to the full maturity of seed. The grain is extreme- ly valuable for feeding to poultry. Cultivated the same as our common Indian corn, requiring four or five pounds of SteP oper Pacre se”, OI IN eae gerne Rene see eR . . Bide) Seedew’: V2 b G2 Ola Ieee Seed EG ples |. bbe een! eee Sunflower. Mammoth Russian. Large heads, grown for seeds Frempr > =. ::.. Sofa? Tehri es Ai ee... EE eee Spring Vetches or Tares (Vicia Sativa). Of the Pea family, round black seeds. Usually sown with oats or barley for fod- der. Culture same as field peas, two bushels per acre ......... Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetch. (Vicia Villosa). Sow in fall or spring, usually with rye for support; grows three to four feet and is ready to cut as soon as bloom appears, and again for seedy « ag ae% ee jan bint a Ge: + ok ERE « Che a ee a SOL Canada Field Peas. See page Qt Bu. SUBS 55.5. OF. BRA. PRB OT SS 10c. $2.00 Southern Cow Peas. A _ valu- able crop for ploughing under, and especially desirable for light lands. Sow about one and one- half bushels per acre.
Winppoorwill ~). 2.200252. te, $3.25 in 7 Re ree te ee ase $3.00 Gs 3. ees err ae ees $3.25 Bide Beye 2.2... 2522 Y., aI ee $3.50
Soja Bean or oees Coffee
Bean. Its principal value consists
in its uses as a forage crop—for
feeding green—and for ploughing
ee PISMO 7a LF, a en $3.50 Green Soy or Soja Bean. This
matures earlier and is conse-
quently better adapted to this
climate and latitude than the
Se llow"Saavte, 0... dhaedscs orwadsl. - $4.00
STORRS AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.
A Department of The Connecticut Agricultural College.
Storrs, Conn., June 7. 1904. Frank S. Platt Co.,
New Haven, Conn. Gentlemen :— The Kaffir Corn recently purchased of you has given us entire satisfaction.
Yours truly, SAND, WINTER OR HAIRY VETCH. F. H. Stoneburn.
Fp.
CM AGP GS
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IMPERIAL BARLEY.
' ductive, early stiff straw, thin
SPRING WHEAT.
Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations. ; _Saskatchewan Fife. A light amber, hard flint variety, very produc- tive. Price per bu., $2.00.
White Russian Spring. A light colored variety of red wheat. An enormous cropper, and bears long heads. Price per bu., $2.00.
WINTER WHEAT.
Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations.
4%-bu. Bu. Rupert’s Giant. A strong growing, bald, red wheat...... “0c $2.00! Lancaster-Fulcaster, Large, red, plump berry, bearded... 60c. $2.00 Dawson’s Golden Chaff. A very prolific, hard, white, bald Variety. 203 spe ain oa des yi ee ck, 60c. $2.00 BUCGKWHEAT. Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations. Japanese. The straw is heavier, it branches more, and Y-bu. Bu. does not need tc be sown as thickly as the other kinds.. 40c. $1.50 Silver Hull. A heavy yielder; the berry is of a light @silverys sray eelomy oy Me... ee ees ons. os 40c. $1.50 Common Gray. An old and well-known variety ....... 356-1! $1.25
SPRING BARLEY.
Prices on all grains subject to market fluctuations. Two-Rowed Vermont Champion. Very large plump berry 60c. $2.00 Mansbury., Six-rowed; straw tall and stiff, with long, . full heads: stools, ireely. 2. ieeckrnnt > aie elas: koe ok Oe 50c. $1.75 Beardless. Similar in appearance to the six-rowed va- rieties while growing, but the beard does not develop and it is much pleasanter to handle while harvesting and clean- ing. It is also better for feeding, as stock do not suffer from the sharp needle-like spineS ...... .essath.-+-2--= berks V6 S0eF # $1.75 Speltz. Thrives on poor lands, and makes a good crop with almost any condition of soil or climate ............... 40c. $1.56
RYE.
Prices on all grains _ subject to market Fluctuations.
Spring. It is an excellent catch-crop where winter grain has been killed out, making good straw and fair yield of grain. Price per %4-bu., 50c.; per bu., $1.75.
Fall. Giant white, light colored grain, large kernel. Price per qt, 10c.; pk. 40c.; bu.,= 1-25.
Winter. This is the ordinary variety sown in the fall; our seed is from choice selected stock. Price per %4-bu., 30c.; per bu., $1.00.
OATS.
BA, so Prices on all grains subject to market Go {ww fluctuations. 5
New Swedish. Early white, stiff straw, very heavy and pro- lific. Per %4-bu., 38c.; bu., $1.25.
Lincoln. Enormously pro-
(hid VE y MCAM iz iff jf LY, y
hull and heavy meated. Per %4- bu.) s0c=- bil. $1-Uu.
Welcome. A _ heavy barley Z oat, with stiff straw. Per %4-@ bingeooc.: -bit., $1.25:
Choice White. Per %-bu 25e° per bi. 506:
Also other improved sorts for spring sowing not here enum- erated.
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Our Special Grass Mixtures.
OWING TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS WE WILL GIVE SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR BULK SEEDS.
GRASS SEED FOR LAWNS. ETG.
In laying out a piece of ground for a lawn, care- should be exercised to obtain the proper grade and slope, and perfect the general plan of the grounds before attempting to sow any seed at all. After the correct grade has been obtained, and the surface suf- ficiently plowed or spaded, it should be thoroughly harrowed to pulverize the lumps, and so left that there may be at least from five to ten inches of good rich soil over the whole surface. Then all the roots and loose stones should be removed, and the surface bushed or raked down perfectly smooth and in a suitable condition for successful germination and erowth of the fine seed which is used for seeding. The preparation of most lawn seeds is composed of the finest kind of grasses, and for that reason should be sown much thicker than the coarse sorts that are used in field seeding. After sowing the seed, rake or harrow the surface lightly, and then roll thor- oughly, to smooth off, and leave in good condition.
EDGEWOOD PARK LAWN GRASS SEED.
_. OUR SPECIAL MIXTURE. This formula is prepared on a well balanced and carefully con- sidered valuation of the FINE DARK GREEN VARIETIES in combination with our INDIGE- NOUS FROST-PROOF, HEAT-RESISTING GRASSES, and we are satisfied that we have the very best combination of grasses for lawn making (without white clover) that our experience can pro- duce. ALE THE SEERDS USED IN' THIS. MIXTURE ARE Of EXCEPTIONAL. PURITY, graded, FANCY RECLEANED. On account of their concentrated character and purity, much less bulk is required for a given area. Sold by weight only.. Per Ib., 25c.; 10 Ibs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
GOUNTRY GLUB GOLF LINKS.
A good article for large areas, or seeding the grounds about the new home. It is prepared with a well-balanced proportion of fibrous rooted grasses that alone are the perfect composition of a firm, tenacious turf. These varieties are not selected with especial reference to their height, as that feature is regulated by the lawn mower, but more particularly the turf-forming properties and continuity of development, thus insuring a succession of ripening. Per qt., 20c.; %-bu., 60c.; bu., $4.00.
PLATT’S EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE.
This mixture is the finest in quality that we prepare for general situations. It is composed of a judicious combination of the short fine-growing varieties that have proved most valuable. It is perfectly adapted to the soil and climate of New Haven, as evidenced by the many beautiful lawns and parks that have been developed and seeded with “Platt’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture” for more than a quarter of a century. . Price per qt., 20c.; per %-bu., 60c.; per %4-bu., $1.00; per bu., $4.00.
LAWN GRASS SEED Fine mixture.
This is composed entirely of indigenous grasses of the finer grades, and in sufficient variety to. produce throughout the spring, summer and autumn very satisfactory results. Per qt., l5c.; bu., $3.00,
GRASS SEEDS.
Prices subject to variations. Special quotations for large quantities.
MIXTURE FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE.
Mixture for Hay and Permanent Pasture.- Con- sists of a number of grasses long recognized as the best combination for this latitude; two bushels per acre. Price per %-bu., 50c.; per bu. of 20 Ibs., $3.50. ;
English Rye Grass. A _ nutritious, permanent grass for meadows and pastures; also for mixing with others for lawns. Price per qt., 10c.; per Ib., 12c.; per 100 Ibs., $10.00.
Unhulled Red Top. Clean, heavy seed in its shell or cover. Grades between chaff and fancy. - Per qt., Vsess per Ib: 12¢.;°per' 100° Ibs, $10:00:
_ Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. Absolutely pure seed. Per qt., 20c.; Ib., 18c.: 100 Ibs.,. $15.00.
Red Top Grass. (Agrostis Vulgaris). (In chaff). A valuable native, permanent grass, growing in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing our hot climate. . Ot. Wc gdb 155-100 ths $10.00:
Rhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Canina). A valuable grass for lawns.. Light seed per at., 20c.; per Ib., 25c.; per 100 Ibs., $20.00. Heavy re- cleaned seed per qt., 30c.; per Ib., 35c.: per 100 Ibs., $30.00.
Extra Clean Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa Pra- tensis). Valuable for lawns when mixed with oth- er varieties, retaining its verdure in the hottest weather. Extra heavy cleaned seed, qt., 30c.; Ib. 30c.; 100 Ibs., $25.00.
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aa GRASS SEED continued.
Canada Blue Grass. (Poa Compressa.) A | Orchard Grass, (Dactylis Glomerata.) One of hardy perennial grass, with creeping rootstalks, | the most desirable pasture grasses for stock and oan s Ale ee ee seraie forty It grows on | for shady places. Qt., 15c.; lb., 20c.; 100 lbs., $18
e poorest and driest soils, standing extremes of Sheep’s Fescue. (Fest pace wet or drought, and keeping green until the se- | Jy ip ae and open Ce Oe chit Hee tet born el? eS It = distinguished from | sheep pasture is that it occupies land which bet- Shad Beste: y ue Grass by its flattened, wiry | ter grasses refuse. Grows from six to ten inches stems and bluer color. (14 Ibs. to the bushel). | high ‘Per qt., 20c.: Ib., 15c.; 100 Ibs., $12.00 Per Ib., 15c.; 100 lbs. $12.00. Rk ee nal Grass. Ce ae
. ernal Grass. nthroxanthum ora-
se Dee hone Gace ee ee tum.) ae perennial sweet vernal. Useful te ODE mix with other grasses for pastures and lawns, permanent grass land. It does not, however, at- | on account of its early growth, and emitting an’
tain to its full productive power till the second 1 : er third year, when it far exceeds most other Sica te cot for, BAe ere
sorts in the quantity of its produce and nutritive : : é Timothy. (Phleum Pratense.) A well-known matter. Price per qt., 20c. 7 é y sate f Wood ‘art ee : 2 . 106 : = grass and on some soils it will produce a larger ae ph oa Nemora is.) It | crop than any other variety. We carry a large a very early growth in spring. and is | stock of this seed, which is graded as “Prime,” strongly recommended for pasture, thriving well | “Strictly Prime” and “Choice.’ Prices on appli- under close feeding, also valuable in lawn mix- | cation “ pata ae
ture. Price per lb., 65c.; 100 lbs., $60.00. MILLETS.
Prices given on application.
Hungarian Grass Millet. Early; height two or three feet; abundant foliage and small head; yields well on light soils. Price per qt., 10c.
Siberian. Sometimes called Russian Millet. The plant grows larger than common Millet, with beard and chaff similar to Hungarian. Price per qt., 10c.
German or Golden. Grows from two to four feet high, heads single and similar to Hungarian, though larger and with bright yellow oval seeds. Price per at. 1 0c:
True Southern or Tennessee Millet. Equal in quality to any of the other millets and far superior in yield, growing from three to eight feet high, with abundant foliage, and terminating with large seed heads, formed by numerous panicles of small, round, bright golden yellow seeds. Price per qt., 10c.
Japanese or Barn Yard. Forage plant of great value, growing luxuriantly on most any soil and under in- different conditions, It will grow in seasons of ex- treme drought, and attain a height of six to twelve feet. Price per qt., 10c.; per 1b., 6c.; per 100 Ibs. and over at 5c.
Pearl or Cat-Tail Millet. An enormous cropper, crowing eight to twelve feet tall with abundant foliage, and may be cut when it has attained a height of three feet. Price per lb., 10c.; per 100 Ibs., $7.00.
GLOVER.
Alsike or Hybrid Clover. (Trifolium Hybridum. ) Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of this; perennial and very hardy. It is very valuable both for pasturing and soiling; very productive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a distinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Price per lb., 20c.; 25 Ibs., and over at 18c.
Crimson Trefoil or Scarlet Italian Clover. (Trifolium Incarnatum.) This is a variety in common use in the South for feeding green. The yield of fodder is im- mense, and after cutting, it at once commences grow- ing again, and continues until severe, cold freezing weather. In warm climates, four or five cuttings are
made during the season. It grows about one foot GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. high, blossoms long, pointed, and of a very deep red or carmine color. Price per lb., 12c.; per 100 Ibs., $10.00. ; .
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GLOVER—Continued.
White Clover, (Trifolium Repens.) Thrives best in damp locations, and while not a heavy producer, it is valuable in permanent pastures. In connec- tion with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle, and-also makes a fine mix- ture for lawns.
Choice. Price (Gz. $c1942!b.,. 10c%-1b., 25c.: 25. Ibs. and over at 20c.
Prme:"oruice 9z.,.5c: 5.74: 1b.0l0c = Ib.,-20c.:° 25 Ibs. and over at 18c.
Red Clover, Mammoth or Pea Vine. Grows five or six feet high, with large coarse stalks, and is largely used for plowing under for manure. Prices on ap- plication.
ALSIKE OR HYBRID CLOVER.
Red Clover, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) The common variety, used with other grasses for either pasture or meadew. Prices on application.
Lucerne or Alfalfa. (Medicago Sativa.) Very pro- ductive, succeeds in any good soil, and lasts for a number of years. It thrives on dry, rich, sandy soil, producing three to four cuttings annually, and even in seasons of severe drought is always fresh and green, because the roots extend so deep into the soil. It grows two to three feet high, with purple ' blossoms. Sow ten to fifteen pounds per acre. | Prices per Ib., 20c.; 25 lbs. and over at 18c.
LUCERNE OR ALFALFA.
Derby, Conn., June 23, 1906.
THE FRANK S. PLATT CO., New Haven, Conn. .
Gentlemen :—On the 13th inst. I bought from you one bushel Alfalfa Seed. This was planted one inch deep with a grain drill, Wednesday of this week, the 20th, and today the young shoots can be seen all over the field. As I am of the opinion that one of the prime difficulties in grow- ing this crop is poor seed, I am anxious, there- fore, that you should make a note of where you got this lot, as, if my present trial continues as well as it has started, I shall want considerable : of seed next year. A previous trial I made with the seed bought from a Philadelphia firm was an utter failure.
Yours truly,
WM. R. PALMER.
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ABRONIA.
Extremely pretty creeping annual; verbena-like heads of sweet-scented flowers; very effective in beds, rock work or hanging baskets.
Umbellata. Rosy lilac. White. Pkt., 5c.
Arenaria. Beautiful yellow variety. Pkt., 10c.
ABUTILION.
A tender perennial shrub, producing bell-shaped drooping flowers of various colors. Finest Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
- ACAGIA.
Greenhouse shrub, ornamental foliage; of various shades.
Finest Mixed, Pkt., 10c.
AGROGLINIUM.
Pretty summer-flowering annuals, bearing que utities
of large, double, everlasting flowers of white, rose, etc.
Rose. Per pkt., 5c. - White. Per pkt., 5c. Double Mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
ADONIS.
Showy border flowers, with pretty, fine-cut foliage, hardy annual lasting a long time in bloom. Aestivalis, (Flos Adonis). Scarlet. Pkt., 5c.
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AGERATUM.
AGERATUM.
A Mexican flower of bush-like appearance, suit- able for bedding or pot culture. Blooms con- tinually. Annuai,
Mexicanum. Blue. One and one-half foot. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mexicanum. White. Price per pkt., 5c.
Blue Perfection. (New). Fine dwarf, dark blue, eight inches. Price per pkt., 5c.
Imperialis. Dwarf, white, eight inches. Price ADONIS. per. pkt:, 5c.
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QUEEN OF MARKET ASTER.
~ AGROSTEMMA.
An attractive, free-flowering hardy perennial, pro- ducing flowers on long, slender stems like a single pink; blossoms the first season. White and rose-col- ored flowers.
Coeli Rosea. (Rose of Heaven). Mixed. Price per pkt.) 5c.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
ALYSSUM SWEET.
A very pretty little plant for edging or ribbon lines, blooming all summer. Hardy annual.
Maritimum. (Sweet Alyssum.) Fragrant white; flow- ers all summer. Price per pkt., 5c¢.; per oz., 30c.
Compactum, Little Gem. Grows erect; six inches. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 40c.
Saxatile Compactum. Single plants produce many hundreds of bright yellow flower-heads; one foot. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 60c. :
AMARANTHUS,
Ornamental foliage plants of extremely brilliant and showy colors. Half-hardy annual.
Tricolor. (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves yellow, red and eteen. . Price, per. pkt..-5c:
Caudatus. (Love Lies Bleeding.) Flowers in bunch- es of long, drooping, chenille-like tassels. Price per pkt.4 5c:
Salicifolius, (Fountain Plant). Gracefully drooping, willowy-shaped leaves. In the latter stages of growth the leaves are brilliantly banded and tipped with orange, carmine and bronze. Price per pkt., 5c.
_ Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., Sc.
AMPELOPSIS.
Veitchii. (Boston or Japanese Ivy.) Valuable hardy climber, clinging to stone or brick walls; ivy greem foliage. Price per pkt., 10c. :
ANTIRRHINUM.
Snapdragon. One of the most useful summer-flowering perennials, producing long spikes and beautiful bright-colored
flowers the first season. - Pkt. Giant Golden Queen. Pure soft yellow. ....... Se Giant Scarlet. Very brilliant ............5.... Sc. Giant Victoria. Striped white and red ......... 5e. Giant Flowering. Mixed colors ....... ee ee 5c. DWARF OR TOM THUMB. Wilite: “i sa 2 a See eer cee gre Te OA 10c. VWellow .. 2.002 ee ee ek 10c. Scarlet, ...Ges.. vee ee ere ee. 8 oe ses 10c. Teme haume. Mixed “5255-29-22. fo: oe 8 : 5c. AQUILEGIA. Columbine.
A very showy class, with curiously shaped blossoms in great variety of colors; ranks among the finest early flowering plants. Hardy perennials. ‘ Pkt.
Chrysantha. Golden spurred flowers .......... 10c.
Chrysantha Alba. Pure white, with long spurs.. 15c.
New Long Spurred Hybrids. A very large va- riety and possesses all the desirable colorings of
Ree ial icr Glaser See ee eee ee Pe eee eee 10c. Double Varieties. In finest mixture. .......... ce Single Large Flowered Hybrids. All colors
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ARISTOLOCHIA. |
Sipho, (Dutchman’s Pipe). Luxuriant, hardy © climber with large, dense foliage; flowers small — and curiously formed, resembling 2 Dutchman's pipe. Thirty feet. Price per -pkt, 10c.
ASPARAGUS.
Plumosus Nanus. Tender climber with fern- like foliage. Price per pkt., 25c.
Sprengeri. Decorative perennial with droop- ing fronds. Price per pkt., 10c.
ASPERULA.
A profuse blooming hardy annual, attaining an average growth of one fvot. The flowers, which are beautiful light blue, are very sweet scented, and last a long time in perfection.
Azutea Setosa, Grows about 9incheshighand — covered throughout the summer with light lavy- ender blue fragrant flowers. Price per pkt., 5c.
Odorata (Sweet Woodruff). The dried» flowers and leaves have a delicious fragrance and impart an agreeable perfume to clothes, etc., when kept among them. Price per pkt., 5c.
ASTERS. :
Ghina Asters.
Long regarded as one of the most important | and valuable summer and autumn flowers; not only by professional florists, but aiso for the home garden, The different varieties make a succession of bloom possible, and a_ selection from the earliest to the late ones will produce — most satisfactory results from July to October. Our selection includes all the finest varieties of the large flowering Asters.
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Early, large flowering, and free blooming. I[s of branching
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habit. Y%4-Oz. Pkt. Finest Mixed. 214 ft. ............ 23s. * 10c: # Crimsoni2o24 ft. hes. eee 25c.: °-i0e. ae Lavender22 ft. i. le teense Zac. 106.3 Purples 2 ite ne vane ace ee p ee 25¢: 1: 10c™ am Rose. 214 ft ee cas oe eee 25c.10c. Peach Blossom. 2% ft. .......... 2562 OG. ae White; 2U. 41.4. 9 fen Ee 25c.3 be: Collection” of: six yarietieés.e2..%. <2aoue
PLATT’S LATE BRANCHING. Strong, vig- orous plant. Flowers extremely large, and borne on long stems. Blooms freely. Excellent for
cutting. %-Oz. Pkt. Finest Mixed. 2% ft. ............ a Uomtes E Ufo Lavender: <24it2 tee ore 60c..-10¢. Purple. «23250 eer es 60c. 10c. Rose Pink "2 'sit-tyetss > hale 60c. 10c. Shell Pink! 32)4 t= 22 Soc ae 60¢. 4s 20c. Scarlet.” “234: ftryeot. eee see 60c.- “eh0c. Pure White.-2Y. ft) 45. -2.-... 3. 60c. 10c. Collection of six varieties ........ 50c.
IMPROVED VICTORIA. A_ magnificent class either for bedding or cutting. The plants form pyramidal bushes and bear beautiful, imbri- cated flowers of perfect form. %-Oz. Pkt. GENT Oe a Finest Mixed. 2% ft. ........ $.90 10c. Crimson: 234° 9?) a. ee
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ASTERS— Continued.
IMPROVED VICTORIA—Continued. %4-Oz, Pkt.
. Dark Blue: Wot eae a cee $1.00 10c. Aree rent’ Blue: 2ea ite ee ee $1.00 10c OLED Might Pink ((aAeiw ot oe kee $1.00 10c. hee” Delicate Rose. 214 ft. ......5.%. eat. $1.00 10c. Pure. Winite.{<22rtt i tease se. $1.00 10c
Callection..af six vantenlese. «ce ess wees $ .50
GIANT COMET or OSTRICH PLUME. These magnificent flowers often measure sixinches across, The long, wavy petals are gracefully gathered into perfect- ly double yet loose blooms. The plants are of luxuri- ant growth; flowers are borne on long,graceful stems
| %-Oz. “Pkt. Finest Mixeday oi vit etna. 144 ee soe 6t.00-..10c. Lavender. 2a ee es os oe $1.00 10c. Crimson.; -ZiZ sie’ et ge. eee $1.00 10c Dark Blues 23sec 5 oe ee $1.00 10c Light.. Blue; ~<a fe... oe ee $1.00 10c. HOSCtn toe yt eens RE ee Tee ee cee $1.00 10c PU Ae 7a: ES OE Sse CR RPS re ne esos $1.00 10c. PCAC Lgl Foe. its; BIS ae CS ee SER Si00%10c. White... 2i6 ft 22... .. sig Se $1.00 10c. Collection. of-six: varieties ~~ See... $ .50
HOHENZOLLERN. One of the newest varieties, of branching habit, with enormous flowers on long stems. The waxy petals are long, curled, of graceful
PAEONY FLOWERED ASTER. form; excellent for cutting, Y4-Oz. Pkt. Pinests Mixed: 2s. 2). Bye ee ee ee $1.25 19c. Crimsone: 22... 5 ee eee SIEZ5 10: DarkiBlue: : .:557. 73s Foc a i250" 10: icht: Blue... ... i: cee ee $1.25 10c. Rose UA bas ble > han Pee eae ah eae Ht: S125. 10c:. White (f.-:.:........ =e eee $1:25... 10c. Yellow? 0:20... “Se $1.25 10c. Collection of: six varieties... 50
PAEONY FLOWERED PERFECTION. Excellent for exhibition and very popular for both florists and private use. The best type of all incurved Asters; usu-
ally measures four inches across. “ Y-Oz. . Pkt. Finest. Mixediee tees oo le cece es $1.00 10c. Blood Red. 2% it. ..... eects aaa | th lOO. - 10¢: Bright Scarlet.gZ4ri. . 2 ess. te ae $1.00 10c. Lavender 20 tt, fo... ae eg $1.00 10c. Dariz. Blue; §ZI4U8t.. s. ee ee ee ohO0 »10c. Delicate Rose. 2% ft. .:..... Re ee $1.00 fe Pure White. 2% ft. ....... AE SS ee A $1.00 C. Bt ae Collection -6£/si tvanietiess: .) Sar Se ee $ .50
Betteridge’s Quilled. The finest form of
asters, having quilled petals. 214 ft. Fine
Hime 2 Gh.w. Pods o2 ss Be oe eee eA SO See DC. Cocardeau, or Crown. Each flower has a
white center with a wide margin of some
brilliant color. 2% ft. Fine mixed ...... Si tOc., Daybreak. Large, very double flowers
of a beautiful shell pink color. 2% ft..... $1.25 10c. China, Mixed. A general mixture of
several varieties in fine colors ...... pia Bake ye Vag (on
AURIGULA.
Primula Auricula. Charming half-hardy plant producing in May, hand- some trusses of very beautiful sweet scented flowers, varying in color from creamy white to golden yellow, and from the palest mauve to the deepest purple. Sow in June. Price per pkt.>20c,
; BALLOON VINE.
Cardiospernum—Love ina Puff. Rapid-growing climber, remarkable for its inflated seed pods, from which it is sometimes called “Balloon Vine.” Annual, “ CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAM. Halicacabum. White. Price per pkt., 5c.
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CACALIA.
DOUBLE DAISY.
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BRANCHYCOME.
CALCEOLARIA.
BALSAM.
They are among the showiest and most popular of our summer garden annuals, forming bushy plants, covered with large double flowers of brilliant colors.
Double Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double Camellia Flowered. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5c.
White Perfection. Large double, pure white. Pkt., 5c.
Double Scarlet. Price per pkt., 5c. ~
Prince Bismark. Bright salmon pink; very early and double. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double Flesh Colcr. (Camellia Flowered). Pkt., 5c.
Balsam Apple.
(See Mormordica).
BARTONIA.
Showy garden annual with bright yellow flowers. Sow where it-is to remain. 1% ft. Price per pkt., 5c.
BEGONIA.
Sow in February or March in pots on a smooth sur- face of fine soil, without any covering of earth. Cover with glass and keep in a warm but shaded place, taking great care not to wash out the small seeds or young plants in watering. The plants will give an abundance of bloom the first year and at the end of the season they may be dried off, the tubers kept in a dry place free from frost and planted the following spring, when they will bloom more freely than before.
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.
Robusta Perfecta, The plants are of strong, com- pact habit, dark green foliage and brilliant, double, scarlet flowers. Price per pkt., 25c.
Single Mixed, Price per pkt., 25c. >
Double Mixed. Price per pkt., 35c.
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. Of the kinds offered under this head, Begonia Rex
_is grown for its very attractive ornamental foliage,
while the others are among the most desirable for flowering in the house, or in partly shaded locations outdoors.
Vernon (Semperflorens Atropurpurea). Flowers brilliant, rich red, set off perfectly by the abundant glossy green leaves which are broadly margined with bronze and purple. Hardy and floriferous. Pkt., 15c.
Semperflorens Alba. A variety well adapted for house or outdoor culture. Plants of compact dwarf habit and under proper treatment in continuous bloom, Flow- ers blush white. Price per pkt., 15c.
-Semperflorens Rosea. Like Semperflorens Alba, ex- cept flowers are rose colored. Price per pkt., 15c.
Rex. Ornamental leaved varieties: finest mixed. Price per pkt., 25c.
See Bulbs and Roots.
BELLIS PERENNIS.
Double Daisy.
Prefers a cool, sheltered situation, and needs some protection in the winter. Flowers are quilled or flat petaled, white, red or variegated. Half-hardy per- ennial.
Longfellow. Fine, large, double dark rose flowers. Price per pkt., 10c. :
Snowball. Pure white, large and very double. Price per pkt., 10c.
Giant Red. Double and unusually large flowers, red shading to rose. Price per pkt., 10c.
Double Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
CALLIOPSIS OR COREOPSIS.
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BRANGHYCONME.
Swan River Daisy. _ A delicate dwarf, half-hardy annual, six inches high, effective for edging, beds or rustic baskets. Produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers about an inch in diameter and in shades from dark blue to nearly white. Pkt., 5c.
BRIZA MAXIMA.
Ornamental Grass.
Grows about one foot high and is valuable for winter bouquets and wreaths. The seed clusters are heart-shaped and gracefully poised on such slender’stems that they are almost constantly in motion. The plant is known to many as Quaking Grass. Hardy annual. Price per pkt., 5c.
BROWALLIA.
Profuse blooming plants, continuing throughout the sum- mer, studded with blue and white flowers, growing freely in any rich soil. Half-hardy annual.
Elata Coerulea. Sky blue with white eyes. Pkt., 5c.
Elata Alba. Pure white. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mixed, Price per pkt., 5c.
GAGALIA.
Tassel Flower. A pretty half-hardy annual, with tassel-shaped flowers, scarlet and golden yellow. Blooms from July to September. Mixed Colors. Price per pkt., 5c.
GALANDRINIA.
Very pretty plants, succulent stems and fieshy leaves, belonging to the Purslane family. Annual. Grandiflora. Large flowered rosy pink. Per pkt., 5c.
GALGEOLARIA.
Splendid plants for greenhouse decoration, forming in spring dense masses of beautiful pocket-like flowers. ‘The seeds germinate best without-heat, and should be grown in pans or pots.
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixture. Mottled and spotted. Price per pkt., 25c.
Rugosa Shrubby or Bedding Varieties. Mixed. Pkt., 25c.
GALENDULA.
Marigold.
Showy, free-flowering hardy annuals, growing in any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders, and continuing in bloom until killed by frosts.
Meteor. Large, double, light yellow flowers, striped with bright orange. Price per pkt.. 5c.; per oz., 25c.
Pongei ff. pl. Double white. Price per pkt., 5c.
Favorite. Large double, pale yellow. Price per pkt. 5c.
Prince of Orange. Grows from ten to twenty inches in height, with a profusion of flowers during the entire summer. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 25c.
GALLIOPSIS.
Few, if any, annuals are more useful than these; the colors are rich and striking; flowers numerous and beau- tiful. Annual.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.; Z
Coronata. Large single yellow flowers. Per pkt., 9c.
Golden Wave. (Drummondii.) Plants very bushy and compact, and covefed with large golden blossoms hav- ing dark centers. Price per pkt., 5c. A
Nigra. Fine crimson. Price per pkt., Jc. ‘
Double. Rich golden yellow, maroon spotted. Pkt., oc.
For Perennial varieties, see Coreopsis.
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CANDYTUFT. HYACINTH FLOWERED WHITE.
CELOSIA CRISTATA,
GAMPANULA.
Hardy, herbaceous perennials, bearing attractive bell flow- ers, thriving best in light rich soil; some of the varieties flower in first season if planted early. Carpatica and Specu- lum are fine for beds, edgings and ribbon gardening.
Campanula Pyramidalis. Blue and white mixed; hardy perennial; three feet. Price per pkt., 5c.
Carpatica Mixed. Free flowering, blue and white mixed.
continuing in bloom the whole season; hardy perennials:
six inches. Price per pkt., 5c.
Ganary Bird Flower.
Tropoelum Canariensis.
An ornamental creeper, with bright, yellow fringed flow- ers, resembling a canary bird with wings partly spread, and finely divided foliage.
. Yellow. Price pér pkt, Se
CANDYTUFT.
Seed sown in April, flowers from July to September, and some of the sorts till frost comes. All the varieties are hardy and easy to cultivate. Single plants look well and bloom profusely. Hardy annuals, one foot high.
Empress or White Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Pure white flowers, borne on a candelabra-shaped plant. Per pkt., 10c.
Carmine. Price per pkt., 5c.
Crimson...Price per pkt., 5c.
Lilac. Price per pkt., 5c.
White Fragrant. Price per pkt., 5c.
White Rocket. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mixed Colors. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 20c.
Perennial. (lberis Sempervirens.) Hardy, low growing, compact, plant; blooms early in spring in masses of pure white. Fine for border edges or cemetery planting. Price
per pkt., 10c. GANNA.
Indian Shot.
The seed shells are very hard, and to facilitate germina- tion it is a good plan to soak them in warm water ten to twelve hours before planting.
Dwarf Large Flowered French. Their great merit lies in the large size and brilliant hues of the flowers, ranging though all the shades of yellow and orange to the richest crimson, scarlet and vermilion; some are also beautifully spotted. Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
CANTERBURY BELLS.
Single Mixed. Beautiful, large, bell-shaped flowers; hardy biennials; two and one-half feet. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double Mixed. Two and one-half feet. Price per pkt., 5c.
Calycanthema. (Cup and Saucer.) This is the finest va- riety of Campanula, producing plants with white and blue flowers, resembling cup and saucer; mixed. Per pkt., 10c.
CARNATION.
Carnations and FPicotee Pinks are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of colors. The seed we offer will produce many splendid novelties in double or semi-double flowers; protect during the winter; half-hardy perennials; 1% feet.
Marguerite. Flowers four months after sowing the seed; its profusion of bloom, variety of beautiful colors and de- licious perfume, insures its popularity in all gardens where cut flowers are in demand. Price per pkt., 10c.)
Fine Double Mixed. The hardiest and best varieties for garden culture. Price per pkt., 10c. ;
Choicest Double Mixed. Mixed colors; saved from fine double-named flowers. Price per pkt., 15c.
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CARNATIONS—Continued.
Chabaud’s Everblooming. A new French in- troduction; very double and blooms in five months after sowing. Large, finely colored flowers. Mixed colors. Price per pkt., 20c.
Gastor Oil Beans.
See Ricinus.
Gelosia or Gockscomb
A very desirable and showy plant, produc- ing large combs of crimson or yellow flowers. The “Cristata” sorts are the well known Cockscombs.
Gristata, the True Cockscomb. Mixed. Including many colors. - Per pkt., 5c. Rosea. Price per pkt., 5c.
Golden Beauty. Golden Yellow. Pkt., 5c. Glasgow Prize. Very dwarf, immense crim- son combs. One foot. Price per pkt., 10c.
Plumosa or Feathered Gockscomb.
Plants surmounted with long, feathery plumes; exceedingly handsome.
Plumosa Golden Yellow. Three feet. Price per pkt., 10c.
Scarlet. Three feet. Per pkt., 10c. Ng Oe Magnifica (Thompson’s). Producing grace- CARNATION. ful, feathery plumes, ranging from clearest yel- low to dark red. Price per pkt., 10c.
GENTAUREA.
Under this heading we have the well known Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, Bachelor’s Buttons, Sweet Sul- tans, Dusty Miller, etc.
CORNFLOWER.
(Centaurea Cyanus.) Cyanus Blue. (Kaiser Blume.) The favorite dark Oz. Pkt.
blue sort so much in demand for cutting ......... Pate. Ses White © 2: fic. sd ee, ee eee eae) 5e. Rose..-«: . oct as) a es ee ee 25c Se; Mixed... 5: 0h “ee... ee eee 25c 5¢
GIANT SWEET SULTANS.
(Centaurea Imperialis.)
Pure Whites = 9.4 24. 4 a tee . RSS SE. Bee 10c. Delicate Lilac. kt)! 25. wo ee ee 10c. Brilliant Rose... 2 Silvis. lA Re eee ee 10c. Deep Lavender: 2000 05 oi Sick «o's <a eee es 10c. Finest Mixed Colors; 934-02., [5c 193.2. c= ees ne 5c. White-Leaved or Dusty Miller Varieties.
Valuable plants for ribbon bedding. The silvery whiteness of the leaves being very effective with other col- ored leaved plants.
Gymnocarpa. Graceful, fine-cut silvery white foliage. One and one-half feet. Price per pkt., 10c.
Candidissima. Silvery, broad-cut leaves. Price per pkt., 15c.
GHRYSANTHEMUM.
ANNUAL VARIETIES.
Very showy and effective garden plants, extensively grown for cut flowers. The hardy annuals are summer-flowering border plants, and distinct from the autumn flowering varieties.
Chameleon. Ground color of the flowers is a light coppery-bronze, with a purplish-crimson zone, the blackish-purple disc being surrounded by a gold- en-yellow circle. Price per pkt., 10c. CENTAUREA CYANUS.
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GCHRYSANTHEMUM_— Continued.
Inodorum Plennissimum. Double snow-white, free-flowering, and fine for cutting. ™%-oz., 25c.; pkt., 5c.
Segetum, Evening Star or Helios. (Annual Gold- en Marguerite.) A splendid variety for cutting; flowers 3 inches across, of pure golden-yellow. Price per pkt., 10c. _Morning Star. Similar to the foregoing in all par- ticulars except in color of flowers, which are prim- rose-yellow. Price per pkt., 10c.
Coronarium Double Mixed. Yellow, white, etc. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c:
Single Mixed. (Painted Daisies.) Oz., 30c.; pkt. 5e.
PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
Frutescens Grandiflorum. (‘Paris Daisy,” or Mar- guerite.) White, yellow eye. Price per pkt., 10c.
Comtesse de Chambord. (YeHow Paris Daisy.) Similar to the above, except in color, which is clear yellow. Price per pkt., 10c.
Japanese Hybrids. The seed here offered has been saved from a choice collection. Seed sown in spring will flower by autumn. Price per pkt., 15c.
“Shasta Daisy.” Our stock is from the originator, and contains some of each of the latest and best varieties. Price per pkt., 20c.
GINERARIA.
A magnificent greenhouse plant having a range and brightness of color seldom equaled. Sow seeds from May to July.
Hybrida. Large flowering. Brilliant blossoms, beautifully marked colors. Price per pkt., 25c.
Fine Mixed. Choice strain of showy and bright colors. Price per pkt., 15c.
Maritima. (Dusty Miller.) Silvery foliage, fine for bedding, edging and ribbon planting. Pkt., 5c.
GLARKIA.
Beautiful, hardy annuals from California, with rose-colored, white and purple flowers, in delicate but very brilliant shades. The plants are about eighteen inches high and profuse bloomers.
Mixed Double. Price per pkt., 5c.
GLEOME.
The Giant Spider Plant.
Seed sown in the open ground in May will com- mence blossoming July Ist, and continue until frost, attaining a height of five or six feet. The flowers are deep purple pink when they first open, but fade to a light pink. The stamens are sey- eral inches long, which gives it the name of Spider flower.
Pungens. Price per pkt., 5c.
GLIANTHUS.
Australian Glory Pea.
Magnificent plants which should be sown in light, rich soil. A shrubby, tender greenhouse perennial.
Dampieri. Flowers in clusters, pea-shaped; four to six inches in length; of brilliant scarlet, with black center. Price per pkt., 10c.
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COBOEA.
A beautiful rapid-growing’ climbing plant, with large, hand™ some, bell-shaped flowers. Sow early and plant out about June. In sowing, plant the seeds edgewise, and cover lightly.
Scandens. Price per pkt., 10c.
GCOGKSGOME is: cei GOLEUS.
A distinctive foliage plant with large, brilliantly col- ored leaves ranging through shades of scarlet, yellow, green and variegated markings. Sow early in spring.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
Ornatus Choice Large Leaved Varieties. Per pkt., 20c-.
GCOLUMBINE.
(See Aquilegia.)
CLARKIA, guinea GONVOLVULUS E
(Morning Glory.)
Major. Free flowering climber, succeeds in almost any situation. Height, fifteen feet. Fine mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; Ib, $1.00:
The Japanese Morning Glory. (See /pomea.) Price per pkt.,..5c.; oz., 20cs5, Ibeiaeee:
Tricolor Miner. “Bush Morning Glories,” grow only about one foot high. Price per pkt., 5c.
GOREOPSIS.
(Perennial.)
Coreopsis. (See also Calliopsis.) This is a fine, hardy plant with large, bright yellow flowers, produced in abund- ance from June till frost. Valuable as a cut flower, having long stems and ‘keeping in good condition some time. Easily grown from seed, flowering the first year 1f sown early.
Lanceolata Gd. fl. Price per pkt., 5c.
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COSMOS.
An autumn plant, with feathery foliage. The flowers are borne profusely in loose clusters. Seed should be sown early in the spring and the plants transplanted in the open border when danger from frost is past. It begins blos- soming in August and continues until cut down by frost. For planting in shrubbery it will be found very valuable.
Early Dwarf Dawn. Delicate pink. Per pkt., oc.
Early Flowering Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c. CONVOLVULUS MAJOR. Hybridus Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
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Hybridus, White Pearl. Price per pkt., 5c.
Dwarf Yellow Cosmos. This forms a plant about two feet high; the flowers, about 2%4 inches across, are star-shaped and of a rich golden yellow. Pkt., 5c.
Giant White. Price per pkt., 10c.
Giant Pink. Price per pkt., 10c.
GUGUMIS.
Flexuosus, (Snake Cucumber.) It is a rapid growing vine, quite ornamental, and often attaining a length of six feet. The fruits are curious, and if allowed to ripen, can be kept for some time. An- nual. Price per pkt., 10c.
Kchinocystis Lobata. (Wild Cucumber.) One of the quickest growing vines, splendid for covering trellises and unsightly places; blooms easily. Flow- ers, small white, in sprays. Per pkt., 5c., oz., 40c.
CYGLAMEN.
A genus of the most beautiful and elegant winter and spring blooming plants for pot culture in par- lor or conservatory, universally admired. If sown early in spring under glass, and well grown, wil! make flowering bulbs in one year.
Persicum. Mixed,-selected from finest’ varieties. Price per pkt., 10c.
Giganteum. Flowers of an extraordinary size, broad petals and stout flower stalks. Per pkt., 25c.
GYPRESS VINE.
_ A clinging plant with very delicate, fern-like fol- lage, and masses of beautiful, star-shaped flowers
borne in clusters. Half-hardy annual. Oz. Pkt. Scarlet, &¢... (a0 Gs... .. ne 30c\, :5e Whites: ... .¢) sve eae... ee ae 30¢*=e 5c Mixed): :. ..... U5 eee eee S0GE Ay Sc
DAHLIA.
One of our best autumnal flowering plants; blooms until killed by frost; tuberous rooted, half-hardy perennials; blooming the first year from seed, -if sown early; protect the roots during winter in a dry cellar in sand. .
Large Flowering. (Decorative or Show Varieties.)
Saved from the finest double flowers. Per pkt., 10c.
Cactus. Large variety, with curled and pointed petals. Price per pkt., 10c.
Small Flowering. (Bouquet or Lilliputian.) Saved from choice double flowers; mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
Single Mixed. Large showy flowers. Per pkt., 10c.
DATURA.
(Trumpet Flower.)
Robust ornamental annuals, with large and showy flowers, 2 to 3 feet high.
Double Golden.. Deep yellow; delightfully fra- grant. Price per pkt., 5c.
Cornucopia. (“Horn of Plenty.”) A grand variety; the flowers average 8 inches long by 5 across; French white inside, purple outside; delightfully fra- grant; started early will flower from early summer until fall. Price per pkt., 10c.
DELPHINIUM.
Hardy Perennial Larkspurs. Among our best plants for mixed borders, etc., producing long spikes of flowers. Formosum. Deep blue, white center; 2 to 3 ft. Price per pkt., 5c. Coelestinum. Long spikes of sky-blue flowers. Price per pkt., 10c.
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DELPHINIUM— Continued.
Nudicaule. Scarlet, 1% feet. Price per pkt., 10c.
Elatum. Large blue flowers; 3 to 6 feet. Pkt., 10c.
Zalil. Sulphur-yellow flowers on long spikes; 3 to 4 feet. Price per pkt., 10c.
Double Giant Hybrids, Mixed. Per pkt., 25c.
Single Hybrids. Finest mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
DIANTHUS.
This class of pinks are usually treated as hardy annuals. They flower early in summer and continue until frost; excellent for small beds or edgings, flowering profusely. Hardy biennial.
Chinensis Fl. Pl. (Chinese or Indian Pink.) The double flowers are produced in great variety of col- ors; very free flowering. Mixed. 1 foot. Price per OZ., ’ 40c.; per pkt., 5c.
Heddewigii Fl. Pl. (Japanese Pink.) Very large flowers, brilliant colors: 1 foot... Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c.
Double Crimson. 1 foot. Per oz., $1.00; ’ pkt., 10c.
Snow Ball White. 1 foot. Per oz., $1.00; pkt., 10c.
Crimson White Edge. Dark velvety crimson with white edge. 1 foot. Per oz., $1.00; per pkt., 10c.
Finest Single Mixed. 1 foot. Per oz., 75c. pkt., 5c.
Diadematus Double Mixed. Large double flowers, great. variation of colors. Edges fringed. 1 foot. Price per oz., $1.00; per pkt., 10c.
Laciniatus Latifolius Double Mixed. Beautifully striped in many colors. Hardy: perennial. 1 foot. Price perioz., 75csper pkt, Se
Mourning Cloak or White Frill. (Dianthus Hedde- wigit.) The flowers are very rich maroon color, mar- gined white. It has a rich clove fragrance. Pkt., 5c.
Vesuvius. <A beautiful red flower, nearly two inches in diameter, with petals deeply laciniated. Price per pkt., 15c.
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES.
Highly valued for the great beauty and fragrance of their flowers. These make splendid bushy plants, one to two feet high, for permanent beds and borders.
Gardnerianus, fl. pl., Mixed. (Double Hardy Gar- den Pink.) .Large fringed flowers. Per pkt., 5c.
Plumaris, fl. pl., Mixed. (Double Pheasant’ Eye Pink.) Double fringed flowers of white, crimson or purple shades, spotted and variegated. Pkt., 10c.
Plumaris. (Single Pheasant’s Eye Pink.) Fringed edge, white flowers, with a dark center. Pkt., 5c.
Scoticus, Mixed. (Scotch Paisley Pink.) Large flowering, with fringed edges of various colors. Pkt., 10c-
DIGITALIS.
(Foxglove.)
Handsome and highly ornamental plants, of stately growth, bearing long spikes of large, showy flowers, running through shades of white, rose, yel- low and purple. Fine for shrubberies and half- shady places. Hardy perennial.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Gloxinoides Ivery’s Spotted. Very long spike with large novel and beautiful fowers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
DRAGENA.
Decorative plants with long narrow leaves, suitable for center plants in vases, baskets, etc. ‘ Indivisa. Price per pkt., 10c.
EDELWEISS.
(Gnaphalium Leontopodium.)
The famous Edelweiss of the Alps. The flowers are star-shaped, of downy texture, and pure white, and are sought after as souvenirs. They retain their natural appearance for years. Very desirable for dried bou- quets. etc. Price per pkt., L5c.
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| California Poppy. | _ An annual of easy culture. Seeds sown early will come | into bloom in June and continue until frost. | Californica. Sulphur-yellow with orange center. Price
‘petapkt.,. 5c.
Douglasii. Early-flowering; pure yellow, with deep fv golden center, glaucous-blue foliage, Per pkt., 5c. |
Golden West. Bright yellow with orange centers Price per pkt., 5c.
Mandarin. Large; scarlet, inside orange. Per pkt., 5c.
Cross of Malta. Yellow with orange cross in center. Price per pkt., 5c.
EUPHORBIA. f
Marginata Variegata. (Snow on the Mountain.) The | leaves are light green and white margined. A native of our
‘western states and territories. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mexican Fire Plant, or Fire on the Mountain. The | plants grow two to three feet high, of branching, bush- like form, glossy leaves, which are at first entirely green; but about midsummer clusters of small, white Rowers ap- | pear on the end of each branch, surrounded by beautiful | orange-scarlet bracts, presenting a striking and brilliant combination of colors. Price per pkt., 10c. |
FEVERFEW.
Matricaria, | Free-flowering plants, succeeding in any garden soil; hardy annual, blooming the first season if sown early. Alba Plenissima Double White. Seeds saved from fine double flowers. Eighteen inches high. Per pkt., 10c.
FORGET-ME-NOT. |
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GAILLARDIA.
Showy and universally admired annuals, flowering the first year; among the gayest ornaments of summer flower ih beds, ih
Picta Lorenziana, A double variety, blooming profusely \ in large flowers of bright colors. Price per pkt., 5c.
Grandiflora Hybrida. Perennial. Rich crimson and yel-
low. Price per pkt., 5c. Ny Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c. )
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Single Mixed Zonale. Including many varieties. Price} per pkt., 10c. = Double Mixed. Including many varieties. Per pkt., 25c. | Pelargonium Zonale. (Lady Washington.) Desirable plants for pot culture; the flowers are borne in clusters, are rich and beautifully marked. Price per pkt., 25c. Apple Blossom. Fragrant foliage. Price per pkt., 10c.
GILIA. :
] Hardy annual, grows in almost any situation; profuse bloomers and fine for beds and rockeries. Tricolor. Price per pkt., 5c. Fine Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
GLOBE AMARANTH. /
“Bachelor’s Buttons.” Garden annuals, forming bushy plants about two feet high and bearing a great many flow- ers purple, white, striped, etc.; very desirable “Everlastings.” |
Mixed Colors. Price per pkt., 5c. |
White. Price per pkt., 5c. |
Crimson, Price per pkt., 5c.
Flesh Color. Price per pkt., 5c.
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GODETIA.
Satin Flower. Very showy annual, of dwarf, compact growth, bearing large flowers of exquisite colors and shades that glisten in the sun-light like satin.
Lady Albemarle. Carmine, shading to lilac. Pkt., 5c. Duchess of Albany. Pure satin white.... ~ 5c. Lady Satin Rose. Glossy rose pink...... 5c: BATCSE WIPRO 4) Somme Bes gS 2 ws Ol 5c.
GOURDS.
A very ornamental class of rapid growing climb- ers. The fruit is of curious shapes, sizes and colors. a /'4 \\ All are hard shelled and will keep indefinitely. eee ah ar Nest Egg. A capital nest egg. Produces a fine GODETIA. MIXED GOURDS. white fruit the shape of an egg. Per pkt., 5c.
Orange. The fruit resembles an orange in shape and .color. - Price per pkt., 5c.
Lemon. The fruit resembles a lemon in shape and color. Price per pkt., 5c.
Hercules Club. Club shape. Grows 4 to 6 feet in length. Price per pkt., 5c.
Dipper. Its name indicates its use. Per pkt., 5c.
Dish Cloth. A vegetable dish cloth; the seeds are enveloped in a sponge-like cloth, tough and elastic, and admirably answering the purpose of its name. The fruit is about two feet in length. Per pkt., 5c.
Sugar Trough. This variety grows to a large size. Price per pkt., 5c.
Miniature. Small, green bottomed and _ bottle- shaped. Price per pkt., 5c.
Bottle. Singularly shaped and resembling a bot- tle. Price per pkt.. 5c. :
Fancy and Ornamental. Muxed varieties. Pkt., 5c.
Large. Mixed varieties. Price per pkt.,-5c.
GRASSES _ ornamental.
For winter decoration these are very beautiful. For this purpose they should be cut before they are thoroughly ripe. The plants should be transplanted or thinned out sufficiently to afford space for growth of each as soon as they can be handled: this will allow them to develop their character,
Avena Sterilis. (Animated Oats.) Long, droop- ing panicles. Price per pkt., 5c.
Briza Maxima. (Quaking Grass.) Per pkt., 5c.
Bromus Brizaeformis. One of the best grasses for dried bouquets. Price per pkt., 5c.
Coix Lachrymae. (Job’s Tears.) Pkt., 5c.: oz., 20c.
Eragrostis Elegans. (Love Grass.) Per pkt., 5c.
Gynerium Argenteum. (Pawnipas Grass.) Pkt., 5c.
Stipa Pennata. (Feather Grass.) Indispensable. in grass bouquets. Price per pkt., 5c.
GYPSOPHILA. *; m Breath Delicate free-flowering plants covered with = profusion of fine star shaped flowers. Gypsophila Paniculata. Sprays of delicate little white flowers. Hardy. Price per pkt., 5c. Elegans. Mixed, annual. Price per pkt., 5c. Elegans Muralis. Pink flowered, annual. Pkt., 5c:
HYAGINTH BEAN ~:.
An ornamental climber, producing clustered spikes of purple and white flowers, which are followed bv exceedingly ornamental seed pods. ;
Daylight. Large: Wistaria-like racemes of snow- white, sweet-scented flowers, followed by silvery- white seed pods. This is a quick-growing vigorous plant. Price per pkt., 5c. ;
Darkness. Similar to above, except in color,
= : which is a rich purple-violet. Price per pkt., 5c. STIPA PENNATA. GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM. Lablab Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
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HELICHRYSUM (STRAW FLOWER).
_ HELIANTHUS.
Sunflower. Tall growing plants, with large and showy yellow flowers. Hardy annuals.
Miniature. (Cucumerifolia. ) Dwari, bushy habit, profuse in its bloom of small bright yel low, black-centered flowers. Per pkt., 5c.
Stella. Branching habit. Flowers from two to three inches in diameter, with black cen- tets... Pricesper pkt,. 5c
Variegated Foliage. Leaves striped with yellow. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 25c.
Mammoth Russian, Very rank inits growth, often eight to twelve feet high, bearing single heads measuring from fifteen to eighteen inches in diameter. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.
DOUBLE VARIETIES.
Chrysanthemum Flowered. Grows six feet high and bears profusely all summer. Per- fectly double, the color is bright golden yel- low. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 25c.
Californicus. Extra large and double. Five feet. Price pergpkiease
Globosus Fistulosus. Flowers very large and globular formed. Six feet. Per pkt., 5c.
HELIGHRYSUM.
Straw Flower.
Bright and attractive summer blooming an- nuals of free growth and producing in abund- ance large double red, white and yellow flow- ers, valuable as an “Everlasting.”
Monstrosum Large Flowering, Double Mixed. Per pkt., 5c.
HELIOTROPE.
A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole season; it is a deliciously fragrant and most desirable bouquet flower; also a splendid bedding plant. Seeds sown in the spring will make fine plants for summer blooming.
Lemoine’s Giant. Of robust growth, and produces heads of flowers double the size of the old sort; mixed colors. Per pkt., 10c.
Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
HIBISGUS.
Marshmallow.
Showy ornamental annuals and perennials, for mixed beds or shrubbery borders, having large-sized, beautifully-colored flowers; blooms the first year if sown early.
Palustris, Large pink flowers. Per pkt., 5c. Moscheutos. Flowers a light rosy red, with dark centers, 6 inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c.
Crimson Eye. Flowers of largest size, pure white, with a large spot of velvety crimson in the center. Price per pkt., 10c.
Giant Yellow or Golden Bowl. Large petaled flowers from 6 to 9 inches in diameter; of a rich cream, with a velvety maroon cen- ter. The plants commence to bloom early and continue until frost Per pkt.. 10c.
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HOLLYHOGK.
For majestic growth and massive beauty the hollyhock stands unrivaled. Flowers very large, perfectly double, and of great variety of color.
Good Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Extra Choice, Double Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
Double BloodSRede.: ee: .4. Sa eeenOC. Double Pink Se 2s3.-4... Cod. coe Le Double. Rose <)> gers oer eis <i) 1 Le Double: Salmon Page eee ok. . oe es Oe Double Yellow 3". 4.4.22 2% > pas 1D Foe Canary, Yellow). te Sees wet LOC, White ). :49ee... . . Bere. eee es eC.
Mammoth Fringed Allegheny Mixed “ 10c.
HONESTY. 6220 Foner. Hardy biennial, Admired for its silvery trans-
parent seed pods. Used for dried bouquets. Price per pkt., 5c.
HUMULUS. |
Japonica. The luxuriant foliage of the hop makes a desirable and ornamental climber. An- nual. 12 ft. Price per oz., 75c.; per pkt., 5c.
IGE PLANT.
A very pretty little trailing plant, the leaves of which are covered with crystalline globules, thus giving it the appearance of being coated with ice. Half hardy annual.
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum, Pkt., 5c.
Impatiens Sultani.
A beautiful decorative plant, producing cher- ry-red, waxy flowers continuously.
Zanzibar or Sultan’s Balsam. Per pkt., 10c.
, ge Holstii. An African product 1% to 2 feet in i nth ih aS height, with flowers 1 inch to 134 inches diam- \( BY) RG eter; a brilliant vermilion color. Per pkt., 25c.
IPOMEA.
This is a rapid and luxuriant summer climber, profuse in its blooming of large beau- tiful flowers, and invaluable.
Imperial Japanese. Mixed. Saved from a grand collection, which will produce results more than equalling our description of this wonderful plant. Price per pkt., 5c.
Rubra Coerulea. (Heavenly Blue.) Im- mense flowers of bright sky-blue. Pkt., 10c.
Bona Nox. (Evening Glory or Good Night.) Large, pure white, fragrant flowers. Pkt., 10c.
Grandiflora. (Moon Flower.) At night and during dull days the plants are covered with an abundance of large, pure-white, fragrant flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Grows rap- idly and will cover a large surface. Pkt., 10c.
occinea. (Star Ipomea.) Small scarlet flowers. Price per pkt., 5c.
KENILWORTH IVY.
Linaria. A violet flower, neat, hardy perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases and rock werk. Price per pkt., 5c.
LANTANA.
A most desirable half hardy, greenhouse or bedding plant, constantly in bloom; verbena- like heads of orange, white, rose and other col- ored flowers.
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Delphinium. : Beautiful, hardy annuals, producing dense spikes of flowers, which are very ornamental, either in the garden or when cut for vases. Set 10 inches apart. Larkspur Stock-flowered. Tall-branching, finest mixed. Pricé per pki, Sc: | | Emperor, Double. Finest Mixed. Very beautiful long |
spikes of flowers in the most delicate colors. .... Pkt., 5c. Giant Hyacinth-flowered. An improved type.. “5c. Tall Rocket, Double, Mixed. Very showy..... he Be Dwarf Rocket, Double Mixed ................ ie 2 es
LATHYRUS.
Everlasting Pea. Showy, free-flowering plant, very ornamental on trellis work. Blooms excellent for cutting. Hardy perennial.
Latifolius, White |: 2.02. 019)... ee Pkt., 10c- Latifolius,,,Pink ‘Beauty. = 3.0... 72. ee emvdile) Latifolius: Scarlet). 403.0 5: eee aS" ee SOC s Mixeds oo 223258, Jerse Eels 2.0%. Data eee Ea bared
LAVENDER.
Slender spikes of lavender flowers, very fragrant. Hardy perennial. Price per pkt., 5c. :
LINUM.
Flowering Flax. faa A showy bedding plant of the flax family, having bril- liant flowers of various colors, borne on slender stems, ~ with fine foliage. Hardy annual. ; ' Grandiflorum Coccineum. Bright scarlet. Per pkt., 5c. Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c. Be, Perrene, Light blue hardy. Perénnial. Per pkt., 5c. Flavum. Golden yellow. Perennial... Per pkt., 5c. -
LOBELIA.
The following dwarf and trailing varietiés of this popu- |= | lar and beautiful flowering plant, are desirable for pot .| culture, edgings, hanging baskets, etc., blooming profusely »*)
from June to November. Half-hardy annuals, ERINUS VARIETIES for Baskets, Vases, Etc. Six to
nine inches. | 7 5 . Alba. Pure white. Price per pkt., 5c. ; Gracilis. Light blue; long slender, trailing stems.
Price per pkt., 5c. Mixed. Contains many sorts. Price per pkt., 5c. COMPACTA VARIETIES for Edgings, Etc. Four
to six inches. , Emperor William. Compact, bright blue. Per pkt., 1@c. White Gem. Pure white. Price per pkt., 5c.
Crystal Palace. Dark blue; fine for bedding. Pktyé, 5c. Prima Donna. Dwarf, bushy plants, with rich velvety crimson maroon flowers. Price per pkt., 10c. ;
Mixed Varieties, Price per pkt., 5c.
LUPINUS.
Many of the vari8ties are of a stately, robust growth, valuable for mixed flowers and shrubbery borders.
Annual Mixed. Rich and various colored pea-shaped flowers. Two feet. Price peroz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c.
Perennial Mixed. Hardy perennial varieties, in blue and white mixed. Price per oz., 30c.; per pkt., 5c.
MAURANDIA.
Beautiful, rapid-growing climbers, blooming profusely until late in the autumn; also fine for the conservatory or greenhouse. A half hardy perennial, flowering the first season if sown early; 10 feet. *"
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MARIGOLD.
A popular hardy annual of vigorous growth, producing “a magnificent display of yellow, orange and maroon flow-
at FS AFRICAN VARIETIES.
Orange Prince. A splendid new rich orange sort. Price per pkt., 15c.
Lemon Queen. Another fine new variety; clear lemon- yellow. Price per pkt., 1l5c.
Pride of the Garden. Immense flowers, densely double. Color, golden-yellow. A feature of this variety is the compact, dwarf habit of the plant, which forms dense bushes 15 to 18 inches high. Price per pkt., i0c.
El Dorado. Flowers very large, imbricated and ex- tremely double. Colors in all shades of yellow. Pkt., 5c.
Large African, Double, orange and lemon, mixed, 2 to 3 feet. Price per pkt., 5c.
FRENCH VARIETIES (Dwarf).
Legion of Honor. A dwarf single flowered variety. Blooms early and continuously until late in the fall. Flow- ers rich golden yellow, marked velvety brown. Pkt., 5c.
Dwarf Gold Striped. Velvety maroon, striped gold. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double French Marigold Mixed ......... Meee Ekt., Sc:
MARVEL OF PERU. <<... .
Grows about two feet high, of branching habit, bearing hundreds of flowers during the season, of white, yellow, crimson and violet; some varieties combining two or more of these colors.
Marvel of Peru or Four O’Clock. Mixed .... Pkt., 5c.
Variegated Foliage.:: Mixed ../............... = Wee!
MIGNONETTE.
This is a hardy annual producing dense spikes of ex- ceedingly fragrant flowers. If sown at intervals in spring and early summer it will bloom till killed by frost.
Reseda Odorata. Improved, large flowering. Price per pkt., 5c., per oz., 15c.
Parson’s White. A distinct, almost white variety. Price per pkt., 5c.
Hybrid Spiral. Produces flower spikes from eight to ten inches in length. Price per pkt., 5c.
Machet. A dwarf, bushy, French variety, excellent for pot culture. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 50c.
Golden Queen. Color distinct, very sweet. Per pkt., 5c.
Red Goliath. Immense spikes of double red flowers. Price per pkt., 25c.
Allen’s Defiance. When grown under favorable condi- tions its spikes attain a size of twelve to fifteen inches in length. Price per pkt., 15c.
MIMOSA.
Sensitive Plant.
__A very interesting and curious plant, its leaves closing if touched or shaken. Pudica. Price per Pkt., 5c.
MIMULUS.
Monkey Flower. Bushy plants one foot high. Flowers various shades of yellow, spotted and marked crimson. Tigrinus Mixed. Blotched and spotted hybrid. Pkt., 5c. Moschatus. (Musk Plant.) Foliage emits a strong musky perfume; flowers, canary yellow. Price per pkt., 10c.
MINA. .
Lobata. Half-hardy, climbing annual. The buds are red, but turn to orange-yellow before they open. The flowers are of a creamy-white. Attains a height of 18 to 20 feet.
Sanguinea. Flowers blood-red with yellow throat. Price per pkt., 5c.
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MORMORDICA.
Luxuriant annual climbers, with ornamental foliage, fruit golden yellow, warted, and when ripe, opens, show- ing the seeds and its brilliant carmine interior, Ten to fifteen feet,
Momordica Balsamina. Apple-shaped fruit. Pkt., 5c.
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Charanta. Pear-shaped fruit. MORNING GLORY.
(See Convolvulus and Ipomea.)
MYOSOTIS.
(Forget-me-not.) A well-known plant, bearing clusters of star-like flowers, best adapted to moist situations, though grow- ing in almost any soil. Half-hardy perennial.
Alpestris Coerulae. Bright blue ............ Pkt; be Alpestris Alba. Pure white ............... eels: Robusta Grandiflora. (Eliza Founrobert.)
Large flowering, bright blue ................ See Dissitiflora. Large flowering, dark blue,
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MYRSIPHYLLUM.
(See Smilax.)
NASTURTIUM.
Trypoeolum.
Plants of great beauty, blooming throughout the sum- | mer and fall, and in the greenhouse during winter. | The tall varieties make good covering for walls and | trellises. The compact growth and rich colored flow- | ers of the dwarf varieties make them desirable for bedding plants.
DWARF VARIETIES. Arodoise. Slaty, mauve, yellow foliage. oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. Aurora. Salmon rose, shading from pink to carmine. | Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. | Beauty. Yellow, striped with red. Price per oz., 15c.; | per pkt., 5c. | Golden Queen. Yellow foliage with golden yellow flowers. , Price per oz., 20c.; per pkt., 5c. Cloth of Gold. Scarlet flowers with golden yellow © foliage. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. | Empress of India. Very dark green foliage; flowers | bright crimson. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur yellow, spotted ma- roon. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. es, | King of Tom Thumbs. Intense scarlet. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. . King Theodore. Deep maroon flowers and dark foliage, Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. | Lady Bird. Golden yellow, striped and spotted with bright red. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. | Pearl. Creamy white. Price per oz., 15c.; pkt., Sc. | Rose. Dark pink. Price per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5c. Golden King. Pure bright yellow. Price per oz.,
15c.; per pkt., 5c. Mixed. All colors. Price per lb., 85c.; per % Ib., | 25c.: ner oz., 10c.; per pkt., 5c. |
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LOBBIANUM NASTURTIUMS.
The brilliance and profusion in blooming of the Lobbian- um varieties render them superior for greenhouse or con- servatory decoration in winter; also for trellises, arbors and vases, etc., in summer; half-hardy annuals. Six to ten feet.
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NIGELLA.
Love in a Mist, or Devil in a Bush.
A compact, free-flowering plant, with finely cut foliage. curious looking flowers and seed pods. Hardy annual. One foot.
Damascena. Blue and white mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Miss Jekyll. A beautiful variety with cornflower-blue blos- soms; excellent for cutting. Price per pkt., 15c.
NICOTIANA.
Desirable garden plants of the tobacco family, valuable for the long duration and freedom of their bloom. Halt- hardy annuals.
Affinis. Flowers large, white, tubular, fragrant, and fully expanded in evening or cloudy days, Price per pkt., 5c.
Sanderae. Hybrid, branching habit. Large flowering, varied and beautiful colors. Price per pkt., 10c.
Giant Red Flowered. The foliage is luxuriant; surmounted with crimson flowers. They grow rapidly, and continue until cut down by frost. Price per pkt., 5c.
NEMOPHILA.
A charming class of dwarf-growing, free-flowering hardy annuals of spreading habit.
Marginata. Azure blue, edged with white. Per pkt., 5c. Finest Mixed Colors. Price per pkt., 5c.
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THE FRANK 8S. PLATT CO. Gentlemen:
Are your Sweet Peas as good as they were last year? I had the best in town. Yours very truly, C. Henry Squires.
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‘PANSY.
Heartsease:.
The pansy stands alone in a class by itself. It is a flower that every lady admires and wants, if they have any place to raise them. We have a choice collection of superb varie- ties which contains all the markings known to pansy growers. For spring flowers, sow seed in July and protect during the winter. Half-
hardy perennial. PED. Oz. %4-lb. Platt’s Superlative. The finest collection of “Mam- moth Butterfly,” “Giant Ruf- fled,’ and “Mottled Pansies”
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Mixed Seeds. English STOWN la en). dae. . deo ee 10c. $ .80 $2.50
Mixed Seeds. German STOW Nix. . Gide. se 15c. $1.50 $3.00
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\\ A Giant Madame Perret. A \ new mammoth strain, produc- 2 \ ing faultless flowers of_rose,
ruby and crimson shades.... 25c. $5.00
Parision Giant. Stained. (The Wine Pansy.) Trimar- deau type. Many beautiful
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shades and colorings ....... 10c. $2.00 Giant Trimardeau. Extra large and fine. Mixed ..... 15ec: $1.58 Large Belgian or Butterfly. Mixed. |. .....,.00teeeee eeee 25c. $5.00 King of the Blacks. Al- most coal ‘black? 2252. eee 5c ee See Emperor William. Ultra- 4 marine’ blue, with purple vio- let “eyes... icrc ee eee Oe 5c... $ 150. Peacock Blue. Rich vel- Z vety blue, white. edge ...... 10c:: $°.80%: uy TT \\\ ] Wil Bs . Oa Ns ' Blue! Sky blue. noses, 10c. $ .80 a Baska I) Lord Beaconsfield. Lav- Py ender shaded to white ...... 10c. $ .80
Bugnot’s Superb Striped and Blotched. Extra and
very SHOWY\@ kur + «se eee 15¢c5 S150 Mahogany Colored. A rich
bronzy Ted iienseker eee 10c. $ .80 ) Red Victoria. Bright cop-
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red.) .). . }Q GRR eee oeies selene 10c. $ .80 Pure Yellow. Fine for bed-
ding |... cite ieee L0cHs$ 280 Snow Queen. Pure satiny
white) j. .:0: fees iene 10c. $ .80
Odier or Large Eyed. Dark spots on each petal, and large . eyes | ilh) spaces eee 10c. $ .80 rag
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PETUNIA.
The brilliancy and va- riety of its colors, ‘com- bined with the duration of its blooming period render it invaluable. The plants are of easy cul- ture and thrive well in any good garden soil.
Platt’s Giant Single. An‘exceedingly beautiful strain, bearing gigantic flowers of incomparable beauty; an extraordinary variety of- colors, intri- cate markings, stripings and blendings are shown in most beautiful com- bination, including all the rich and brilliant col- ors as well as the soft § and delicate tints. The Zz flowers are usually beau- tifully fringed and ruffled at the edges. Price per pkt., 25c.
Fine Mixed. Price per pkt, 5e:: "per. 0Z., Jac.
Large Flowering Fin- est Mixed. Seed saved from flowers. carefully hybridized. Per pkt., 10c.
California Giants. The flowers are very large and the colors embrace every conceivable shade of crimson, white, violet, lavender, etc. Pkt., 15c.
Large Single Striped and Blotched. Excellent for bedding. The color effect ranges through the whole line of white, pink, rose, cherry, crimson,, purple, etc. Pkt., 10c.
Ruffled Fringed Giant. Large flowers compris- ing all the desirable colors with ruffled and fringed edging. Price per pkt., 15c.
Finest Double. Beautiful shades of crimson, white, rose, striped and blotched. Pkt., 25c.
PHLOX.
This splendid genus of plants is unrivaled for richness of color, profusion of blossoms, length of duration in bloom, and whether in clumps or masses, looks equally beautiful.
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Splendid Mixed. Includes all of the above and many other shades and colors. Per pkt., 10c.
Star of Quedlinburgh. Star-shaped Phlox of dwarf habit, with very pretty flowers, mixed col- ors. Priee,per pkt.,.10c.:
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DOUBLE FLOWERING.
Flowers are double and semi-double, and last much longer than those of the Single Phlox. The white is especially valuable as a cut flower.
Double White. Price per pkt., 10c. Double Scarlet. Price per pkt., 10c. Double Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
DWARF PHLOX.
Phlox Drummond: Nana Compacta.
These are the best for ribbon bedding or borders. - The plants grow very symmetrically in neat little bushes about eight inches high; cov- ered. with flowers during the whole summer and fall, as large as those of the Drummondii, and as easy to grow.
Snowball.. Flowers pure white; the plants resemble large snowballs when
Paetiatableoinn, 2a. ee oe Fe. Pkt., 10c Fireball. Glowing, brilliant scarlet .. “ 10c. Dwarh, Phiexs Vireo) ss. 10c.
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LARGE FLOWERING, DOUPLE MIXED.
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI.
Chinese Lantern Plant or Winter Cherry.
Fruit is large, deep red in color, edible and en- closed in large, balloon-shaped husks of brilliant or- ange red. Hardy annual. Price per pkt., 10c.
POPPIES.
_ Well-known hardy annuals and perennials, howering in profusion throughout the summer. The brilliant colorings of the poppy family, both single and double, varying as they do from the most intense scarlet down through the whole range of coloring to the delicate pink, yellow and white, make them indispensable in the flower garden. :
_Platt’s. Special Mixture. Of the finest double and single flowering varieties. 2 ft. Price per pkt., 10c.
The Shirley. Finest Mixed. A beautiful type and a great variety of colors, from pure white and delicate pink to deep crimson and beautifully striped. A most charming variety. 2 ft. Price per pkt., 5c.
Scarlet Field. Brilliant scarlet. 2 ft. Per pkt., 5c.
Danebrog or Danish Cross. Large flowers of bril- liant scarlet, with a silvery-white spot on each petal. forming a white cross. Price per pkt., 5c.
Tulip Flowered. Bright scarlet flowers borne wel! above the foliage. The petals form a tulip-shaped cup and after a time black spots appear at the base of each petal. Hardy annual. 1 ft. Price per pkt., 5c.
The Bride. “Pure white. 2 ft. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mephisto. Scarlet, violet spotted. 2 ft. Per pkt., 5c.
Umbrosum. (Caucasian Poppy.) Crimson, black spotted. 2 feet. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double Carnation Flowered. Finest mixed. 2 it. Price per pkt., 5c.
Mikado. Double white striped crimson. 2ft. Pkt., 5c.
Paeony Flowered. Flowers of the largest size and paeony shaped. Finest mixed. 2 ft. Per pkt., 5c.
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES. Oriental Ey brids (ov. o0o00. eae hie = sta ee PERERA Sc. Bracteatum ........... aE AER EON he Meas ae. Nudicaule. (Iceland Poppy.) If sown early in spring will bloom first season. The delicate form and bright colors make them especially desirable as a border plant. Hardy perennial. 1 ft.
Finest Mixed)... 20%. ss cheacissieiere terete Pt Ss
PORTULAGA.
These brilliant and popular hardy annuals are of the easiest culture, luxuriating in an exposed, sunny situa- tion, and producing throughout the summer their va- rious colored flowers in the greatest profusion.
Golden Striped. Straw color with golden or orange stripes. Price per pkt., 5c.
Alba. Clear white. Price per pkt., 5c.
Pink. A delicate pink shade. Price per pkt., 5c.
Splendid Mixed Single. Price per pkt., 5c.
Large Flowering, Double Mixed. Flowers perfectly double, making a gorgeous display, remaining open all day. Price per pkt., 10c.
PRIMULA,
Chinese Primrose.
A beautiful flowering plant for winter or spring dec- orations in the home or conservatory.
Alba Magnifica. A fine, pure white of great sub- stance, beautifully fringed. Price per pkt., 25c.
Rosea. Beautifully. fringed; delicate pink. Pkt., 50c.-
Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of star-shaped flowers of various colors. Per pkt., 50c.
Double Flowering. Finest varieties mixed. Price per pkt., 50c.
Fern-Leaved; Finest mixed. Price per pkt., 25c.
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Primula Obconica.
A profuse bloomer, bearing long stems with heads of ten or twelve flowers. New Flowering Hybrids. Per pkt., 10c.
Polyanthus.
Primula Elatior.
Showy, early spring, free-flowering plants, fine for either pot or outdoor culture; hardy perennials, Nine inches.
Polyanthus, English. The best single, all colors mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Hardy Primroses.
These ‘are among the best of the early spring blooming plants. With a slight pro- tection they will stand the winter, but do better if protected by a cold frame.
Primula Japonica. (Japanese Primrose.) Bright and showy flowers, borne in whorls on stems six to nine inches long, mixed colors. Price per pkt., 10c.
Choice Mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
Primula Auricula. (See Auricula). Per pkt., 20c.
Pyrethrum,
Handsome herbaceous plants of easy culture. P. Aureum is the well-known Golden Feather, so much used for carpet bedding, edging, etc. From the flowers of P. Roseum is obtained the Persian insect powder. P. Hybridum and varieties, are among the handsomest of hardy flowering herbaceous plants.
Aureum. (Golden Feather.) Bright yellow foliage. Price per pkt., 5c.
Hybridum. Large-flowering, single mixed. Hardy perennial, ranging in color from light pink to deep red, with bright yellow centers. Price per pkt., 10c.
Rhodanthe,
. Everlasting or Straw Flower.
PYRETHRUM AUREUM. Garden annual, 1 ft. high, flowering early : and continuously. The flowers are of va- rious colors. Mixed ‘Colors. Price per pkt., Sc.
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Castor Oil Bean.
J Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing foliage annual, with palm-like leaves; much used for sub-tropical effects on the lawn, or for centers of beds of foliage plants.
Zanzibarensis. The different varieties in- cluded in our mixture, have light and dark green leaves and some of coppery bronze changing to dark green, with reddish ribs; six to ten feet. Price per oz., 20c.; pkt., 5c.
Cambogiensis. Leaves of a bronzy red maroon color, with large, red veins. Price per pkt., 10c.
Borboniensis. Fifteen. feet; grows very large and rank; foliage green. Per pkt., 5c.
Gibsonii. Six feet; red foliage and stems.
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RICINUS. Finest Mixed. Per oz., 15c.; per pkt., 5e.
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SANVITALIA.
SCABIOSA (MOURNING BRIDE}.
RUDBEGCKIA. ws Cone Flowers.
These robust-growing plants are fine free-flow- ering annuals. They are of very easy culture and produce showy flowers during summer and au- tumn,
Bicolor, An annual variety; bright yellow with black-purple center. Price per pkt., 10c.
Neumani. Perennial; grows two feet; large, golden-yellow flowers with velvety maroon cen- ter ‘cone. Price peripkt.2i0c.
SALPIGLOSSIS.
Flowering annuals, about eighteen inches high, and bearing throughout the season, large flowers of many beautiful colors, all exquisitely veined and laced.
Large Flowering Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
SALVIA.
Sage.
Splendid ornamental plants for outdoor deco- rations, their beautiful spikes of brilliant scarlet and blue flowers being produced in great profu- sion, from July until October. Half-hardy annual.
Splendens. Scarlet, free bloomer. Price per pkt., d0c {per “oz. 5850.
Splendens “Bonfire.”’ (Nana Compacta Erecta.) Growing in a compact bush about two feet high. Its erect spikes of flowers of brilliant scarlet stand clear above the dark green foliage, and completely cover the plant. Price per pkt., 15c.
. Patens. Splendid deep blue. Per pkt., 20c.
SANVIT ALIA.
Pretty, dwarf-growing, free flowering plants, suitable for small beds, rock work or edgings. continuing in bloom during the summer and autumn months. Hardy annual.
Procumbens. Double, golden yellow. Pkt., 5c.
SGABIOSA.
Mourning Bride. Beautiful garden annuals with large double flowers on long stems; fine for cutting; various colors. Mixed Dwarf Double. One foot. Per pkt., 5c. Tall, Large Flowering, Double. Mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
SGHIZANTHUS.
The Butterfly Flower. Excellent free-flowering plant for garden; bear- ing peculiarly shaped and oddly marked flowers
Annual. Best Mixed Varieties. Price per pkt., 5c.
SHASTA DAISY,
See page 52.
SILENE.
Catchfly.
Garden annual, forming compact bushes 6 in. high, densely covered with double flowers of white, pink or red. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
Bijou. A new variety, bearing double flowers of a brilliant salmon-rose color. Per pkt., 10c.
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SOLANUM.
SMILAX.
Myrsiphyllum. Of great value for inside decoration.” Greenhouse climber clothed from base to summit, with small glossy green leaves.
Smilax. Price per pkt., 10c.; per oz., 50c.
STOCKS.
Gilliflower.
The free-blooming, fragrant and charming colors of the stock, have brought it into great popularity for both summer and winter flowering. For beds and borders they are very effective, the blooms ex- ceedingly useful for cutting. Hardy annual.
Gut-and-Gome Again Ten Weeks Stock.
Giant Perfection.
Splendid perpetual-blooming class; sown in March or April they begin flowering in July, continuing until frost, and are especially valuable during Sep- tember and October when other flowers are scarce; they throw out numerous side branches, all bearing very double, fragrant flowers. Excellent for cutting.
Princess Alice. -‘Snow-white ........... Pkt., 10c. La France. » Silvemy Tosé-e. oe. Sa a LOG: Brilliant. Fiery blood-red: 222-0 3.-.5. 2°. SechOe. Sapphire, Dark bitte Bee seessn 10 Greole: €reamy yellowoeisss- 22)... 5% a MOG. May Queen. Delicate shade of lilac.... “ 10c.
Cut-and-Come-Again Mixed ............ “ 10c.
Large Flowering Ten Weeks _ Stock.
Pure: Whites o¢v... .... .c).cdk ee os a Pkt., 10c-
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STOKESIA.
Cornflower Aster.
This plant grows about 24 inches high, bear- ing from- 20 to 30 handsome lavender-blue corn- flower-like blossoms; in bloom from July till frost. One of the choicest subjects for the hardy border, and indispensable for cutting. Price per pkt., 10c.
SOLANUM,
An ornamental and interesting genus of fruit-bear- ing plants; singularly grotesque in fruit and foliage.
Capsicastrum. (Jerusalem Cherry.) Covered with scarlet fruit during winter. 1% feet. Per pkt., 5c.
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Sweet Peas. Seed should be sown as early in the spring as practicable to work the ground, and covered deeply, four to six inches.
TALL VARIETIES.
America. Crimson scarlet, striped on white.
Apple Blossom. Crimson, pink and white shaded.
Aurora. Orange rose, striped on white ground. |
Black Knight. Deep maroon, veined black. )
Blanche Burpee. Pure white, very large.
Blanche Ferry. Rose with white wings.
Countess of Cadogan. Lilac and blue.
Dainty. White, with delicately tinged edge of pink. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %4-Ib., 25c.; 1b., -75c.
Dorothy Eckford. Large, pure white, open form.
Dorothy Tennant. Rose purple.
Duchess of York. White, striped with pink.
Duke of Westminster. Purple with violet wings. 2 Earliest of All. An early strain of Blanche Terry. White and pink. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per Ib., 60c. i
Emily Henderson. White, carly.
Fashion. Rose magenta.
Flora Norton. Large flowers of clear bright blue.
Gladys Unwin. Pale rosy pink. Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 15c.; per 14-lb., 40c.; per Ib., $1.25.
Gorgeous. Scarlet, orange and rose. Prince Edward of York. Scarlet and crimson. Golden Rose. Light primrose, striped with Royal Rose. Crimson pink, shaded light. light pink, Sadie Burpee. Pure white.
Helen Pierce. Bright blue mottled on pure Salopian. Bright red. white. Scarlet Gem. Bright scarlet.
Hon. Mrs. Kenyon. A beautiful primrose. Shahzada. Dark maroon and violet.
ree mae pea pink and buff. Pkt O22" 9% 1b. — Lb:
ady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender. , . aS ;
Lottie Eckford. White, shaded lilac and blue. ae Pate 3 ee ee oe ey we ee
Lovely. Soft pink, large size. Mixed = = Coole Sco. aoe
es of Honor. White, edged lilac. Trial Grounds Mixture... 5c. 10c. 15c¢. 50c.
ajestic. Deep rose crimson. Good Mixture Bee [0c acleer eae
Modesty. “Wihite, dintedcpinks «5 = = — |.| (oi Seen ‘ j
Mont Blanc. Pure white, extra early.
Per pkt., 5c.: per oz., 10c.; per Ib., 60c. DOUBLE VARIETIES.
Navy Blue. Indigo biue and violet. Bride of Niagara. Rose and white.
Othello. Deep maroon. Senator. Maroon, violet and white.
Prima Donna. A beautiful shade of blush pink. Mixed. > ae
All pkts., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 1{-Ib., 15c.; lb., 50c., except where otherwise noted.
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Beauty. Rosy pink, shading to ¥ white at the edges. sa Price per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4- Ibe Z25c.-7 Ib sa/ac:
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yellow. Price per ZA IC OZ. nike. %-lb., 25c.; Ib., 75e.
Pink. Rosy pink AA, standard, white 3 wings. Per pkt., 5c.; 8 oz., 10c.; %-lb., 25c.;
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White. Pure white. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per, %4-lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c.
Mixed. Per pkt., 5c.; per oz., 10c.; per %4-lb., 20c.; Ib., 60c.
Sweet Sultan.
See Centaurea.
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Single Red, with White Eye. Price per pkt., 5c.
Single Violet, with White Eye. Pkt., 5c.
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Single Mixed. All col- ors. Per pkt., 5c.; per Oz. -30e.
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Valerian.
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Verbena.
A low-growing annual, profuse in its blooms, ranging from brilliant and startling colors to soft and delicate tints.
Fine Mixed. Many colors; old varieties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 75c.
Our Mammoth strain produces large trusses of brilliant and beautiful flowers.
NVC a eis Praline Se ee Baap $2.00. Pkt., he Pinko oy PO RE ee... ee Pke, ities Vis Pauls Sale dak Va etg weet SGI eS ee ae Picts, Wee q fj tHipe@’) (0 ao tae. ee ee Pkr, We See D we » \ yy, Scarlét?:) 622 ae on Lee ee Pkt.,-10c. Y Bk 314 = if Fine: Mixed. Choice’ colors 3... ete eee Pkt 9e a Vinca. Periwinkle.
Dark green laurel-like foliage, and handsome pink and white single flowers; very effective for beds and borders. Blooms continuously all summer, from seed sown early in March. Half-hardy perennial. ay “80 Mixed. Price pero pkt.. 5c .*
Wall-Flower.
A well-known plant of the Gillyflower family, producing its rich orange or chocolate flowers in the spring, if protected in the house during the winter. Half-hardy perennial.
Single. Finest mixed. Price per pkt., 5c.
Double. Finest mixed. Price per pkt., 10c.
Zinnia.
Annual of great beauty and brilliancy; of branching Babit and superb colors; continues in bloom a long time; very ef- fective in beds, eroups or mixed borders. Half-hardy annual.
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Peso Large Flowering, Double White. ............ 5e-250c: asy LZ Large Flowering, Double Scarlet ............. See Sle:
Zebra. A'‘very;pretty strain of striped flowers. As the colors vaty on each plant, they present a
curious as well as pretty appearance ........... 10c. 50c. Dwarf Large Flowered Double Mixed ........ 10c. 40c. Double Large Flowered Mixed. .............. See Zc Curled and Crested Mixed ................... “10c. 40c.
MIXED WILD GARDEN SEED.
The seeds we offer for the Wild Flower Garden, are a mixture of over one hundred and fifty different varieties, and as such, can be offered at a much less price than when sold in separate _ packets. Sow in open ground in May or June, in carefully prepared beds of good, rich loam, thoroughly incorporated with well-rotted manure. Cover ) with a thin coating res, Of fine, dry earth: w keep the plants say =, thinned to prevent | L overcrowding. Per Bey pkt., aN PS 0Z., ~-20c.
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FRENCH CANNAS.
AMARYLLIS.
The most suitable soil is good loam, with one- fourth part of leaf-mould or pulverized manures and some sand. Good drainage is very important.
Johnsoni, Large trumpet-shaped flower, crimson with white stripe; borne on strong stems. Price,
each, 50c:; per doz, $5.00.
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS.
The Begonias grow best if planted in partial shade, in a soil composed of leaf mold, sand, and a portion of well-rotted manure, They also make splendid specimen plants, when grownin pots. When through flowering they should be dried off and shaken free from earth, and packed in charcoal dust or dry leaf mold and kept in a warm room until February or March, when they may be started again.
Separate Colors, Single, Scarlet, Orange, Crimson, Pink, White, Each. Doz. Per 100.
Peellow ine... tolrkss. capes oe Sei~-$ °75 ~ $5300 Mixed) Single? 8? S.).,.. SRP eee 6c. $ .60 $4.50 Separate Colors, Double, Scarlet,
White, Pink, Yellow ............. 10c. $1.00 $6.00 Mixed: Double 'iey, Shea nicwe 10c. $1.00 $7.00
GANNAS.
Standard Varieties. Dormant Roots.
The dry dormant bulbs may be set as soon as warm settled weather is assured, and will not de- velop rapidly, until such conditions prevail. For this reason, we recommend setting plants that have been started under glass, or in greenhouse.
Alphonse Bouvier, Rich, brilliant crim- Each. Doz. son; foliage deep green. 5 to 6 feet..... 10c.. $1.00
' Black Beauty. Large massive foliage
of rich bronze color shaded with black.
Six feet. \. Aer, Sse: eee tae ae ces 10c. $1.00 Charles Henderson. A fine crimson,
very popular. Habit of growth is com-
pact and uniform, rarely exceeding 3 ft. 10c. $1.00
Florence Vaughan, Bright, golden yel-
low, spotted with red; flowers of the
largest size; foliage rich green. 3 feet.. 10c. $1.00 Luray. <A _ pleasing deep rosy-pink;
POC heise ae aavawsutiet ae Ws ee Moste e tae ee acon 10c. $1.00 Mille. Berat. Large, handsome trusses
of splendid flowers; a soft, rosy carmine,
or deep pink. . Four to five feet. ....... 10c. $1.00
Madame Crozy. The flowers are large, scarlet, bordered with golden yellow. Holiane, oreen., Jl hree feet eo... 26" .\2. 10c. $1.00
Paul Marquant. . Large flowers in bold
- shapely trusses; salmon rose. 4 feet.... 10c. $1.00
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GANNAS - Continued.
Queen Charlotte. Resembling the Madame Crozy, but having a much
wider band of yellow around each Each. Doz. petal Hour, deeipea cae i ee pee. LOG S00 Robusta, Foliage dark bronzy ma- roon. Flower heads bright cherry. Sisce POET aah ee Ne eee ee oe. J re 10c. $1.00 ORCHID FLOWERED. Alemannia. A tich, orange-red with golden-yellow border. The in- ner petals are red with yellow throat. HIVE OUsIXG1eet “ugg ee tat ee te a ts TSC S125 Burbank. Very large canary-yel- low flowers, flecked with carmine spots in the throat. Foliage green. Hise (he ehpates meres So oe nak «oe nee en eae 10c. $1.00 Mrs. Kate Gray. Flowers orange- scarlet, marbled with coppery-red. Sistaheetiaer tt cewtin, \Aaeeras ee ee 5Cyl 25 = King Humbert. Brilliant scarlet with bright red shadings. Large trusses of flowers. Foliage a rich bronze (tie fee tele ores : xeeebe 30c. $3.00 ‘Louisiana. A strong growing varie- ty of glossy green foliage, and vivid scarlet flowers, often measuring seven inches; actOSss. + Sik teGtaage- ee Se 5c; SSi25
Potted plants of all the above varieties are ready about May. Each, 15¢.; per doz., $1.50; per hundred $10.00.
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.
Galadium Esculentum.
Elephants Ear.
One of the largest of ornamental foliage plants; grows in any garden soil, and when full size, stands four or five feet high, with immense leaves measuring four feet in length by two and one-half feet in breadth.
Circumference. Ea. Doz. Extra Large. IZ in. arid-over, 25, $2°50 First Size Bulbs. Qin.andover, 15c. $1.50 Second Size Bulbs. 7in.andover, 10c. $1.00
Third Size Bulbs. $ .50
5 in. and over, 5c:
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The most suitable soil is a compost of turfy loam, cow manure and some sand. They may be placed outside when warm weather begins, and will flower all through the summer. The blossoms are delicate lavender pink, lily-shaped, and wety itagrant.. J) ..p 5 Mach, Se:
DAHLIA ROOTS.
All Strong, Dormant, Field-grown Roots. Price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00.
LARGE FLOWERING.
A. D. Lavoni. Double quilled, pink, fine flower. Black Knight. Rich, dazzling dark red. Grand Duke Alexis. Double quilled, large.
ivory white, tinged pink.
Kaiser Wilhelm. Double quilled, fine yellow, tipped scarlet.
Pearl. Large round pale lavender.
Penelope, Fancy, white tinted lavender.
Queen Victoria. Double quilled, bright yellow.
Tommie Green. Double maroon, variegated, medium round.
White Swan. Large, pure white.
Wm. Agnew. Rich, dazzling red.
Clifford W. Bruton. Immense form and of the finest canary yellow. orous and free bloomer,
Appollyon. A vivid scarlet.
CACTUS.
Countess of Lonsdale. Large, profuse bloomer.
Mrs. Roeosevelt. Beautiful silvery rose.
Kriemhilde. Fresh delicate pink, shading to white in center. Vigorous grower and profuse bloomer.
Gabriel. Scarlet with cinnamon _ shadings. Petals long, pointed, twisted and incurved.
size, perfect Tall, vig-
salmon pink,
General Buller. Cardinal red with crimson shadings. Mrs. Chas. Turner. Immense size, pure yellow. SINGLE. Snowdrift. Pure white.
Twentieth Century. Bright rosy crimson, shading to white at each end of the petals. Fashion. Crimson maroon.
POMPON.
La Petite Barbara. A fine, pure white pompon., Alewine. A blush pompon. One of the love- liest of its class.
GLADIOLUS.
The most brilliant and showy of all summer- flowering bulbs. Their immense spikes of gor- geous bloom, comprise in color all the shades. from white, to the deepest. scarlet, purple and yellow, with blotchings and markings of charm- ingly contrasted shades. They will grow in any good garden soil, and bloom with the most ordi- nary care. The bulbs should be planted at inter- vals in April and May, to secure a succession of bloom. Take up in the fall and store in a dry celler or other cool place, well protected from frost.
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Madeira Vine.
The Madeira Vine is a beautiful climber, with thick glossy, light green leaves, climbing _ twenty feet or more, and twining in any de-
sired torn os ris. * Price each, bee; doz., 50c. @ Pancratium. Spider Lily.
Handsome clusters of large, striking, very fragrant pearly-white fowers. Bulbs should be kept warm and dry, and planted out in the middle of May. They will then commence flowering in July. Also adapted for pot cul- ture and can be forced into flower in six or eight weeks time ....... Each, 25ce-doz., $2.50
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TUBEROSE.
ee | Double Tuberose.
The tuberose, being a native of a tropical | GI di | e Ib climate, requires the extreme heat of summer, | a Bot us u S: and will not bloom till late, unless started in
the forcing-house or hot-bed, in February or
Choice Mixtures. March. They may be transferred to open Meadamealeahittase © hicct Roe Eack Daz. Per i00 ground after the soil has become warm, and Bil colars . ADS Otte $1.50 settled summer weather prevails. The bulbs | Groff? ee nated Wi 25 purer Bae Bi eth Ne are extremely sensitive; a slight freezing de-
Mi aie Hybrid Seedling. “Choice de, 35c. $2.50 stroys the crown or heart.
H >. GQ AW RES S eS Rote ya si A Ca es ee ek ee - Ee : g
| Shades of White and Light ...... $e.) 356326250 Excelsior Dwarf Pearl. u) @ Shades of Yellow ............... 4c. 40c. $3.00 ee ee a ooh : vrs ERS EASIAE eR ees oe Ye 3c. 1)20c, $1.50 | Shades of Pink and Variegated . 3c. 35c. $2.50 Second Size ............. 2c. 15c. $1.00
Shades of Red. ....5.... ee Pee 3c. ZoeeaSt 75 Wigs Size nso. b.9: ax: weedatcar lOc. -§°:45
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HARDY AND HERBAGEOUS PLANTS. Ginnamon Vine.
Beautiful summer climber; glossy foliage and fragrant flowers; stem dies down in win- ter, but the root is hardy. Large selected roots.’ Price each, 5¢= "per dez.,50c,
Dielytra Spectabilis. Bleeding Heart.
One of our most ornamental spring plants, with handsome pzony-like foliage, and long drooping racemes of bright pink and white heart-shaped flowers.
Dielytra Spectabilis.... Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00
Funki UNnKiIa, Day Lily.
The roots should be set out in the autumn to become well established, and they will bloom the following spring. They need not be disturbed for many years.
Alba. Pure white, fragrant flow- Each. Doz. Ors, ‘stéen Toliawe We. i eee 25c. 52:50
Variegata. Foliage very hand- some, green and white; flowers
[il acney eR AE inte Reta sic sk 2 ena 25¢:-- $2.50
New Double Rudbeckia.
A hardy perennial plant growing four to eight feet high, branching freely, and bloom- ing profusely, on long graceful stems; ex- quisite double blossoms of the _ brightest SOlGEnMEDILON® o..-. we 6 os Each, 25c.2sdez.$250
Hollyhocks.
We grow each year a great many of the finest colored double varieties for the market, including crimson, white, salmon, yellow and
(NIN): Sp se Each, 15c; doz., $1.50
Peonies.
The Peonies are greatly prized on account of their large, vigorous, healthy, bushy form and abundance of magnificent bloom of large, bright, double flowers. They are extremely hardy, and may be planted either in fall or spring, growing well in any soil.
White. Large double, pure white. Price, large root, 25c.; clump of roots, 50c.
Rose. Sweet scented. Price, large root, 25c.; clump of roots, 50c.
Crimson. Very dark crimson. Price, large root, 25c.; clump of roots, 50c.
‘Mixed Colors. Price per doz., $1.50,
Tree or Bush Peonies.
A beautiful group of hardy Japanese shrubs, having flowers of immense size, both single and double, varying in color from white to .scarlet, splashed, spotted and striped in every conceivable manner. They form bushes four to five feet high, and as many through. i
Moutan, In two sizes, Price, 50c, and $1.00 THE CORNFLOWER OR STOKES’ ASTER, each,
CINNAMON VINE ROOT.
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Hardy Phlox.
The Phloxes are among the most desirable of the hardy perennials; their large and very brilliant truss- es of beautiful fowers comprise all shades of color, from white to crimson, striped and mottled. Divide and replant in freshly prepared soil each alternate year. They delight in sunny situations and a rich soil, Each. Doz.
Bacchante. Dark crimson rose ...... I5e. $1.50
Bridesmaid. Pure white, crimson eye, 15c. $1.50
Cross of Honor. White, with band of | fOSsy, ac. s 4.. 2.5%. sees. - Mahe ere 15c. $1.50
Coquelicot. Scarlet, carmine eye -... l5c. $1.50
Henry Hurger. White, bright rose eye, l5c. $1.50
La Vagne. Rosy pink, red eye ...... 15¢e. $1.50
Matadore. Bright orange scarlet, cher-
Geis es Kook, OO DER PM NT 9 Of See 8 Pac 91:50 Michael Cervantes. Pure white, distinct
CEERSOM. CYS .. x... «a ee ae 15c. $1.50 Obergartner Wittig. Bright magenta,
ted eye:gc. $.2--2 dad. Soret ee Se 15c. $1.50 Pantheon. Deep salmon rose ....... f5c.. $1.50 Pearl’ * Pure witte<S. oS oe eee i5e-"$k5 Mad. Neilscn. Fine rose ............ ee 1-50
Stokesia Gyanea. The Corntlower or Stokes’ Aster.
This is one of our beautiful native hardy plants. The plant grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely, from early July until frost, its handsome lavender-blue Centaurea-like blossoms, each meas- uring from 4 to 5 inches across. It is of the easiest culture, succeeding in any open sunny posi-
Tt CE. BIN ee eee | Bach ..15¢:-..dozh1.50
TRITOMA. Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker.
Blooms from mid-summer till freezing weather. The stalks shoot up from three to four feet high, and continue blooming for several weeks. As the flowers bud, open and fade, they pass through the shades of yellow, red and blue, that a bar of hot iron does in cooling. Price, each, 25c.; doz., $2.50.
LILIES.
Auratum, the Golden Banded Lily of
Japan. Flowers a foot across, pure white,
spotted crimson, with a golden band
through the center of each petal; very Ea. Doz.
fraprant: the king of -Ghes 225°. 5 es 15c. ~ $1.50 Tigridias. Tiger lily, orange spotted. .10c. $1.00 Rcseum or Rubrum. Rose or pink,
spotted darker; very beautiful ......... 20c. $2.00 Specicsum Melpomene. Very large _crimson flowers, heavily spotted........ 15e-44 $1.50
Monstrosum Album. Pure white, with immense clusters of bloom, often fifty in a bunch. Price, each,.25c.; per doz.,ao250
Candidum. (Annunciation or St. Joseph Lily.) The well-known garden lily; snow white, fragrant blossoms; it is also one of the best forcing lilies for florists. Three to four feet. Blossoms in the open ground about June. Price each, 10c.; doz., $1.00.
Longiflorum. Large white trumpet-shaped flow- ers. Price each, 15c.; per doz., $1.50.
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DOROTHY PERKINS ROSES.
LILIES— Continued.
Harrisii, the Bermuda or Easter Lily. Flowers pure white and trumpet-shaped. Its great value, consists in the earliness and free-blooming qualities, a single plant frequently pro- | ducing from eight to twelve flowers at a time; extremely | valuable for forcing, but not sufficiently hardy for out-door planting, unless well protected. First size bulbs,, price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50. Second size bulbs, price each, 15c.; per doz., $1.50. Third size bulbs, price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00.
HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES,
Very effective and picturesque groupings are made in parks and large lawns, and single plants are often used to great advantage in small areas.
Arundo Donax. A magnificent hardy rEee, growing to a height of fifteen feet, and forming dense clumps. Price, 25c. to $1.00 each.
A. D. Variegata, A hardy, broad-leaved variegated Bam- boo; foliage creamy white and green; growing six to eight feet high. Price, 25c. to $1.00.
Bambusa Metake. (Japanese Bamboo.) A perfectly har- dy variety of dwarf habit, attaining a height of not over five to six feet. The foliage is dark green. Price, 25c. to $1.00.
Festuca Glauca. A pretty tufted grass with glaucous fo- liage. Price, 25c. to 50c. each,
Unifolia Litifolia. One of the best of our native perennial grasses, growing from three to four feet high, with large flat flower heads in graceful drooping panicles. Price; ‘25e each: per doz.#S2:50,
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Its long, narrow leaf-blades are striped green, white and often pink or yellow. It throws up stalks from four to six feet in height. Price, 25c. each; per doz., $2.50; clumps, 50c. to $1.00.
E. Gracimnin Univittata. Compact habit, with very nar- row foliage, of a bright green_color. Price, 25c. each; per doz., $2.50; clumps, 50c. to $1.00.
E. Japonica Zebrina. The long blades are marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very at- tractive specimen plant for the lawn. Price, 25c. each; doz., $2.50; clumps, 50c. to $1.00.
Erianthus Ravennae. A hardy ornamental grass, which grows from nine to twelve feet high, frequently throwing up from thirty to fifty flower spikes. It resembles the pampas. grass. Price, 25c. each; clumps, 50c. and 75c.
Phalaris Acanuiniiced Variegata. (Variegated Ribbon Grass.) Large variegated foliage; an excellent grass for bordering large beds. Price, 10c. each; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00.
HARDY HYBRID ROSES.
The varieties given below, and many recent additions, will be carried in stock for spring sales.
Culture. Roses require a rich, well-drained soil,, enriched with well-rotted manure. Applications of liquid manure during the growing season, will stimulate a more vigorous growth,
The Baby Rambler or Everblooming Dwarf Crimson Ram- bler. The plant forms a dwarf, compact bush. The color is identical with the Crimson Rambler parent and it is per- fectly hardy, a perpetual bloomer, and just as good for forcing as for bedding. Strong two-year-old plants, 60c. each,
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HARDY HYBRID ROSES. Continued. American Beauty. Rosy crimson Anna de Diesbach. Rosy pink. Baronne de Rothschild. Pale pink. Belle Siebrecht. Beautiful pink. Captain Christy. Pink. White, shaded rose.
Pure white.
Coquette des Alpes. Frau Karl Druschki. General Jacqueminot. Dark crimson. Gloire de Dyon. Salmon rose.
Hemosa. Light rose, perpetual bloomer. John Hooper.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Ler:
Bright rose,
White, yellow cen-
Killarney. Soft pink, rose center. La France. Lilac rose. Mad. Gabrielle Luizet. Mad. Plantier, Pure white.
Magna Charta. Bright pink.
Maman Cochet. Pink-fresh, lively color. White with shell pink
Fine satin rose.
Margaret Dickinson, Center
Mrs, John Laing. Rich satin pink. Paul Neyron. Deep rose.
Persian Yellow. Bright golden.
Prince Camille DeRohan. Dark crimson, Soleil @Or. Bright yellow.
Ulrich Brunner. Cherry red.
White Maman Cochet.
ly tinged with pink.
Pure white, occasional-
Prices: Selected two-year-old, each, 30c.; per doz., $3.00 Extra selected each,
two-year-old,
50c.; per doz., $4.50.
Extra strong, transplanted, three-year. old, each, 75c.; per doz., $7.00.
CLIMBING ROSES.
Dorothy Perkins. A strong vigorous plant; its flowers are borne in clusters and area beautiful shell pink, double, and large size for a cluster ee Extra strong plants, 25c., 50c., and $1.00 each,
Crimson Rambler, The plant makes rapid growth of many branches and smaller shoots, all of which bear clusters of bright crimson flowers. Price, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 each.
Yellow Rambler. (Aglaia.) A perfect hardy yellow climbing rose. The flowers are of fair
size and borne in Jarge clusters. Price, 25c., 50c., and $1.00 each,
Baltimore Belle, A beautiful rose, producing large clusters of double flowers, blush white, changing to light rose. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Queen of the Prairie. Large double flowers of a deep rosy carmine and very fragrant. Price,
25c. to 50c. each.
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CLIMBING VINES.
Ampelopsis Veitchii. (“Boston Ivy” or, “Japan
Ivy.”) It is perfectly hardy, clinging to; stones, brick or woodwork with the greatest ten- acity. In the summer the foliage is a rich shade
of green, but in the fall it changes to gorgeous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00.
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. The old Virginia creeper. Invaluable where a coarse rapid. climb- er is desired. The foliage is larger than the above. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00, i
Aristolochia Sipho. A vigorous and rapid-grow-. ing climber, bearing singular brownish ‘colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman’s pipe. Price, 50c. each; per coz., $4.50. Extra: strong plants, 75c. each,
Bignonia Radicans. (Trumpet Creeper. ) A very rapid grower; flowers in large bunches of rich otange scarlet. Price, 25c. each; doz.; $2.25. Extra size plants, 50c. each.
CLEMATIS.
Clematis Paniculata. (Japan’s Sweet Clematis.) Its foliage is a rich glossy green. Flowers deli- cate, star-like in form, and pure white, borne in large panicles and extremely fragrant. A very rapid grower. Price two-year-old plants, 50c. each; doz., $5.00; Extra three-year-old plants, 7oc, each: doze sso50-
Mad. Edward Andre. A splendid new sort. The flowers are four and five inches across, anda deep rose pink, or red color. Price 50c. each; $4.50 per
Oz,
Mad. Baron Veillard. A very handsome varie- ty, beautiful lavender pink. Large flowers and a good bloomer. Price 50c. each; $4.50 per, doz. Clematis Jackmani. The best known and most popular variety. Color, dark rich royal purple. Price, 50c. each; per doz., $4.50.
Clematis Henryi. Creamy white, large and
handsome. Price 50c. each; per doz., $4.50.
Honeysuckle, Japan. Golden leaved. Price, 29c. to 0c. -each.
Honeysuckle, Chinese Evergreen. Fragrant; blooms all summer. Price 25c. to 50c. each. Hcneysuckle, White Japan. healthy grower and profuse bloomer. to 50c. each. Ivy, English. Invaluable from the fact of re- maining green throughout the year. Large plants. Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Wistaria, Sinensis. The favorite variety, pro-
Fragrant; a fine Price 20c.
ducing thousands of pendulous clusters of deli- Price, 25c. to 50c. each.
Of similar habit to Price:Z5c. 40
cate violet blue blossoms. Wistaria Sinensis Alba. Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 50c. each.
Gainesville, Fla., Oct. 11th, 1907. THE FRANK S. PLATT CO. Gentlemen: Please send the -following list of seeds.
I was in New Haven last fall and bought my seeds and bulbs of you, and every pansy seed came up and the bulbs were fine, and oblige.
Yours, efc., Mrs. John C. Evans.
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SHRUBS AND DWARF ORNAMENTALTREES.
Althea, Double Rose or Rose of Sharon. Strong, erect-growing shrubs of the easiest culture, which bear large and showy flowers during the last half of summer. Price, 50c. to $1.00 each.
Althea, Double White. Like the rose, except
in color. Price, 50c. to $1.00 each.
Calycanthus. (Straw- berry scented shrub.) Wood and flowers fra- grant. Blossoms in June. Price, 25c¢. “to b0e. “each,
Deutzia Gracilis, En- tirely hardy; flowers white. Price, 25c., 50c. and $1.00,
Deutzia Crenata. Double white; rose tinged, Rrce, 256. b0c., and S100,
Deutzia Scabra. A rapid growing single
variety; flowers white, large. Price, 25c. and
50c.
Exochorda Grandiflora. A finely shaped shrub, with a profusion of pure white flowers, borne in racemes of five or six. Price, 50c.
Forsythia. [eaves and branches deep green; flowers bright yellow. Blooms very early in sprains. © Price 25e) to 50e:
Hydrangea Grandiflora. This is a beauti- ful shrub, with enormously large and dense flower heads, opening pure white, becoming tinged with rose color in their mature bloom. Blossoms profusely during the sum-
mer months; petriectly hardy. Price, 25c., oUc Bands 00:
Japan Quince.
CALYCANTHUS.
Has bright scarlet-crim-
son flowers in great profusion in early spring: ‘Price, Z25c., 50c.) and $100: Lilac, Common, The common _ purple
species; good shrub. Price 25c. and 50c.
Lilac, Common White. Flowers pure white; very inagrant. Price, 25c, and, 50c.
Purple Fringe Smoke Tree.. A shrub“ much admired for its curious fringe of hair- like flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant in the summer. Price, 50c: each. ce
Rhododendron. These are among the #% most valuable of our hardy flowering shrubs @ and cannot be surpassed for lawn decora- tion. The flowers range through shades of rose, pink, crimson, white, etc., six to twelve inchessin) diameters senice. s1.00 to S500:
Spirea Prunifolia. (Bridal Wreath.) Flow- ers in clusters, covering the whole length
of the branches; white and very double; Mayiembenice,, 25¢ toro0c
_ Spirea Reevesii. Double white. Blooms in large clusters, very fine. Price, 25c. to 50c,
Weigelia Rosea Nana Variegata. One of the most conspicuous shrubs that we cultivate; leaves beautifully margined creamy white; flow- ers pink. Price,, 25c. to 50c, each.
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Van Houteii. The finest of all the white Spi- reas. A beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a complete foun- tain of white bloom. Clusters of twenty to thirty white flat florets make up the raceme, and are set close along the drooping stems. Price, 25c. to 50c.
(Vibenum Plicatum.) Folage corrugated, olive green through summer, but towards fall it turns much darker. Flowers, though hardly' as large as the old variety, are much more numerous and pure white. There are often as many as twenty balls on a branch eigh- teen inches long, Price, 50c., 75c. and $1.00.
Snowball. A favorite shrub, with clusters of white flowers. Price, 25c. to 50c.
Weigelia. An elegant shrub with clusters of pink and white flowers. Price, 25c. to 50c.
HORSE CHESTNUT. Price, 50c. to $1.50.
HEDGE PLANTS AND EVERGREENS.
Japan Snowball.
Per Doz Per 100 California Privet. One to 2 feet....$ .60 $4.00 Twoctor2 A Reeter amen cus.’ tn sce $1.00 $8.00
Two and one-half to 3 feet, bushy... $2.00 $15.00 Arbor Vitae (American.) 8 inches $1.00 $5.00
Ten tool 2 1nGies amie . 8. eae $1.50 $7.00 Eighteen to: 24 imetiesies ¢. oscar $2.00 $12.00 Arbor Vitae. (Siberian.) One foot. $1.50 $10.00 Pishteen-to Z24simchestpe.. oer oe $3.00 $20.00 Hemlock: **@neguoote ss eee $1.50 $10.00 LES ee TE. eS $3.00 $20.00
One to 1%
HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA.
$4.00 $30.00
One and one-hali,to 2 feet uo. ace
Spruce. (Norway.) One foot.... $1.50 $10.00 Bishteetto, 24 iiChes. ca. a tovie $2.50 $15.00 Two. to.2iy treet). 0.5 ona eee $3.50 $25.00
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FRUIT TREES, VINES AND BUSHES.
Hardy —— Grape Vines. ees
Agawam. Large; dark red; sweet. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Brighton. Berry medium size; color, light red. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.50.
Campbell’s. Early, but holding on to the stem until frost, making for itself a long season. It is a black grape of good size and great merit. Price 50c.
Clinton. A small black grape, very hardy and excel-
lent for wine. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00.
Concord. Very hardy and good quality; the best for general culture. Price each, 20. pet cdoz....$2:00:
Eaton. Bunch very large, compact, often double-shouldered; berries very large, round, black, covered with a heavy bloom; adheres firmly to the stem. Price, each, 35c.; doz., $3.00.
Golden Pocklington. The vine is a strong grower; never mildews. The fruit is of a light golden yellow; berries round, very large and thickly set on bunch. Price each, Z5c.;.per,,doz., $2.50.
Green Mountain, A white grape. Bunch medium to long, irregular; stem long above bunch; berry medium; _ pale ereen, Price each, 35c.; per doz.,. $3.00.
Lindley. (Rogers No. 9.) <A red grape of the best quality, and one of the most desirable of Rogers’ Hybrids. Ripens with Concord, and keeps well; medium to. large in bunch and berry; flesh tender, sweet, and of a high, aromatic flavor. Vine vigorous, hardy and healthy. It seems to be more productive when mixed with other varieties. Price each, 25c.;.per doz., $2.50.
Merrimac. (Rogers No. 19.) Black, vigorous growth, and large, sweet fruit. Price each, 25c.: pér doz., $2.50.
Moore’s Diamond. White; bunch large, compact, shoul- dered; berries large, round; skin thick, firm. Vine a good
cs Gas eae Li. foliage. Price each, 25c.; proved most valuable and desirable in this vicin-
ity, but can supply any of the others if wanted. Moore’s Loe Ripens early. The bunches are large and compact; berries large, black and A LES 4 Pi | a good flavor; strong healthy grower, an immense PP == tan ard: Neakem werice ceach.<25c.;> per doz.,, $2.50. ‘ > P 7329 Summer—FEarly Harvest, Red Astrachan, Yel- Niagara. Bunches very large and compact. | OW Transparent, Sweet-bough.
Berries large as Concord, mostly round; light Autumn—Fall. Pippin, Gravenstein, Maiden's greenish white. slightly ambered in the sun. Bhishe Pound’ Sacer: ; Price each, 35c.; per doz., $3.00. ~ A
ae fe Rd: : : 4 Winter—Baldwin, Ben Davis, Bismarck, King, _ Worden. Large, black, early and very produc- T (ropes . tive: -Priceseacha 256. :' per’ doz,’ $2/50. Bet ne Se senpening. Mr s : Four to five feet, each, 25c.; five to six feet, The varieties of grape vines have become so each 30c.; six to nine feet, transplanted, each
numerous that we catalogue only those that have | 50c. to $2.00.
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PEARS--Standard. Summer—Doyenne-D’ Ete, Bartlett. Autumn—Anjou, Bartlett-Seckel, Bosc, Buffum, Seckel, Sheldon, Vermont Beauty, Worden-Seck- el, Keiffer. : ; Winter—Dana’s Hovey, Lawrence, Vicar. Four to five feet, each 50c.; 5 to 6 ft,. each 75c.
- GHERRIES.
Varieties: Black Tartarian, Early Richmond, Gov. Wood, May Duke, Windsor, Meeker. Five to six feet, each, 75c.; per ten, $6.75, per 100, $55.00; six to eight feet, transplanted, each $1.00
: to $3.00. PLUMS.
Abundance; Lombard, Washington, Burbank. Price 50c. to $1.00. es
QUINCES.
Orange or Apple, Champion. Price 30c. to 50c.
PEACHES.
Varieties: Elberta, Crawford Early, Crawford Late, Champion, Stump-the-World, Mt. Rose, Old Mixon. Two to four feet, each, 15c.; four to six feet, each, 25c.; six to eight feet, each, 50c.
BLACKBERRIES.
Kittatinny. Very large and of excellent flavor. Price per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Lawton. Very large, juicy and sweet. per doz., 75c.; per one hundréd, $4.00.
Snyder. Very productive. Flavor rich and good, ripens early. Price per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
WHITE BLACKBERRY. “ICEBERG.”
It is a cross between the Lawton and the Crys- tal White. Clusters are larger than those of Lawton, berries are large white, earlier, sweeter, and more tender and melting throughout, though as firm as Lawton when ripe. Price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $8.00.
RASPBERRIES.
Cumberland, Black. This is a very hardy and the most profitable market variety, because of its immense size, firmness and great productiveness.
Price, each, 10c.; doz., $1.00; one hundred, $6.00.
Clapp’s ; Favorite,
Price
_.-Golden Queen. size, great beauty, high quality, hardiness and “productiveness.
Cuthbert. Canes hardy and strong, with large healthy foliage, exceedingly productive. large red, firm and of good flavor. doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Gregg. (Black Cap.) Canes of strong, vigor- ous growth, very productive; berries large, coy- ered with heavy bloom, firm and fine flavor. Price per doz., 75c.; per one hundred, $4.00.
Berries Price per
A yellow raspberry, of large
Price each, 10c.; per doz., 75c. per one hundred, $4.00.
STRAWBERRIES.
Price per doz., 30c.; per 100, $1.50. ee Bubach. Strong,
vigorous plant. Large berries, very productive, ripens early.
Brandywine. - Medium late, large heart-shaped fruit.
Firm and _ good quality.
Climax. Extra early. Very large
fruit, and produc- tive.
Gandy. The best : late variety. Fruit large, dark color., and very firm. Parsons. Resembles Bubach. Large broad leaf with perfect root. Star. The largest of berries. plants: Best for house use,
Sharpless. A standard variety, large double fruit.
Senator Dunlap. Medium to large, Rich dark crimson flesh.
GOOSEBERRIES.
Downing. Fruit large, smooth, and roundish: color light green, with delicate veins; flesh rather soft, juicy and very good.
Industry. Fruit very large and hairy; color dark red; flesh very rich and excellent flavor.
Red Jacket. As large as the largest; berry smooth, very prolific and hardy; quality the best.
Prices—2 years, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.
CURRANTS.
Fay’s Prolific. A red variety, very large and productive. Price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00. :
Red Cherry. Large and fine for market. Price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00; per 100, $5.00.
White Grape. The best white currant. Price each, 10c.;.per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00.
Black Naples. For jams and jellies. Price each, 10c.; per doz., $1.00; per one hundred, $6.00.
Vigorous, large
conical.
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‘VEGETABLE PLANTS
AND ROOTS.
We grow large quantities of vegetable plants and roots, and can supply all the varieties listed below in their proper season.
Artichoke. (Jerusalem.) Price 25c. per qt.; per pk., $1.00. Asparagus. (Conover's Colossal.) Two years
old. Price per one hundred, $1.00; per one thou- sand, $5.00.
Asparagus. (Barr's Mammoth.) Price per one hundred, $1.00; per one thosuand, $5.00.
Asparagus. (Palmetto.) Price per one hun- dred, $1.00; per one thousand, $5.00.
Cabbage Plants. (Hot-bed or transplanted in flats.) Ready after April Ist. Early Jersey Wakefield, Early Drumhead, Succession. Price per one hundred, 75c.; per one thousand, $6.00. Field plants, June and July, 25c. per one hundred; $2.00 per one thousand,
Cauliflower Plants. (Hot-bed.) Price per doz., 15c.; per one hundred, $1.00.
Celery Plants, Ready July lst. Golden Seli- Blanching, Golden Dwarf, White Plume, Giant
Pascal, etc. Price per doz., 10c.; per one hundred, - 50c.; per one thousand, $4.00.
Chives. For flavoring. Price per clump, 10c.; per doz., $1.00. Egg Plants. Ready in May and June. New
York Improved Large Purple. Grown in pots. Price per doz., 35c, and 75c.; per 100, $4.00.
Estragon or Tarragon. Roots one year old, available for cutting the first season. Each, 5c.; doz., 50c.; per one hundred, $3.00.
Fennel Roots. Three years old. 10c. to 25c.; per doz., $1.00 and $2.00.
Hop Vine Roots. hundred, $2.50
Horse Radish Sets. Price per doz., 10c.; per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, $3.00.
Lettuce Plants. Ready in April and May. Price per doz., 10c.; per one hundred, 50c.
Pepper Plants. Ready in May and June. Large Sweet Mountain. Price doz., 15c.; per 100, $1.00.
Rhubarb’ Roots. Linnaeus and _ Victoria. Strong roots. Price each, 20c.; per doz., $2.00. Small roots, each, 15c.; per doz., $1.50; per one hundred, $10.00. on .
Sage. Broad Leaf. A large-leaved variety. Price each, 15c.; per doz., $1.00.
Sweet Potato Plants. Yellow Nansemond. Price per bunch of twenty-five, 20c:; per 100, 50c.; per 1,000, $4.00. 7 AS “a
Sweet Potato Plants.. Red Nansemond. Price per bunch of twenty-five, 20c.; per one hundred, 50c.; per one thousand, $4.00...
Tomato Plants. Ready in May and June. We can always supply. through season well-grown plants of the leading varieties. Price per doz., 15c. and 20c.; per one hundred,.$1.00 and $1.25.
Wormwood Roots. Price each, 25c.; per doz., $2.00
Special quantities.
Price each,
Price per doz., 50c.; per one
quotations on application for large
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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES.
Ant Destroyer. Q. R. S. Black ant destroyer is a non-poisonous powder which, sprinkled around their haunts, will destroy or drive them away from lawns, trees, plants, houses or other affected locality. %%4-Ib. can., 35c.; 1 1b., 75c.
Arsenate of Lead. A poison rapidly taking the place of Paris Green. Its great advantages are that it adheres well to the foliage and spraying does not have to be repeated, as it does not readily wash off by rain. It also remains well suspended in solution so that an even distribu- tion can be obtained, It is white in color and shows just where it has been applied. Its prin- cipal advantage lies in the fact that it does not injure tender foliage. Price 1 lb., 25c.; 5-Ib. pails, 95c.; 10 Ibs., $1.80; 50 Ibs., $8.50; 100 Ibs., $16.00.
ra
lon makes 50 gallons spray.) Ready for use by simply adding water. An indispensable Fungi- cide, curing and preventing black rot, mildew, blight, rust, scab, and all fungoid diseases on frais and, plants.. Price. I ‘qt., 40c.;. | sal, $1.00; 5 gal., $4.50. ;
California Wash. (Concentrated) (Lime, Sul- phur and Salt.) Recommended for San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell Scale, etc. Ready for use by adding 20 to 40 gallons hot water to each gallon. One-qt. can, 40c.; 1-gal. can, $1.00; 5-gal. can, $4.50.
Bug Death is a non-poisonous, insect-killing powder for cabbage and tomato worms, potato and cucumber bugs, etc. Price, 15c. lb.; 3 lbs., 35c.; 5 Ibs., 50c.; 12% lbs., $1.00; 100 Ibs., $7.00.
Fir Tree Oil. A popular Insecticide for green- house and house plants; it frees plants of nearly all insects to which they are subject, and, for the following it has no superior: Mealy bug, red spider, aphis (black and green), thrip, blight, worms and slugs. One-half pint is sufficient for 10 gallons of water. Price %-pt. tin, 40c.; pint, 75c.* iqt., $E25;' 1 gal, $4.00.
Fly Driver and Germ Death, Sterlingworth. Completely protects cattle and horses from all winged pests. It is non-poisonous, harmless, easi- ly applied. It does not burn or gum the animal’s. coat, or contaminate milk. Equally good for horses and cattle. One quart, when mixed with { wanted, makes two gallons of Fly Driver. During the season when flies are espe- cially troublesome a stronger mixture may be prepared by using two quarts to three gallons. Prices: One quart, 60c.; two quarts, $1.00.
Fungiroid. Prevents blight and mildew, and mixed with Paris Green, is a valuable combina- tion against slugs, bugs, worms and fungi. Price,
iaqtvoue! 2 qts., $1.00:
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Continued.
Grape Dust is a preparation to kill the de- structive mildew that strikes the grape vine and other plants or trees affected with mold, mil- dew, or rust mites, and for any use where a fumi- gator or antiseptic is required. Price, five-pound package, 35c.; keg of one hundred pounds, $5.00.
Hellebore, Powdered White. For the destruc- tion of slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green and London Pur- ple, and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Can be used as a powder or dissolved, 1 oz. in 3 gallons of water. Price, oz., 5c eZelb., 10cs: Alby Z5c.e- 5: alsin S100)
Kerosene Emulsion. Prepared according to the most improved formulae; teady for use by simply adding water (25 to 50 parts water to one of Emulsion). For cabbage worm, scale on trees, caterpillars, melon louse, rose bug, green fly and lice of all kinds, all sucking insects, either on plants or animals. Price 1 quart, 40c.; 1 gallon, $1.00; 5 gallons, $4.50.
“Nico-Fume.” “Nico-Fume” is made from very high strength Nicotine solution, and is free from the Ammonia and excessive Nitrates contained in tobacco stems, Therefore, many deiicate plants which would be seriously damaged by smoke from tobacco stems may be strongly treat- ed with “Nico-Fume” without the least injury— it neither deforming the buds nor discoloring the blooms, nor leaving any odor upon them. “Nicc- Fume” liquid contains never less than 40% nico- tine. ‘“‘Nico-Fume” liquid may be satisfactorily employed either for fumigating cr for spraying. Price, %4-pint, 50c.; pint, $1.50; %4-gallon, $5.50; 1 gallon, $10.50; 5 gallons, $47.25. ,
“Nico-Fume” Tobacco Paper. A tobacco paper strongly saturated with pure nicotine. It comes in strips, which, suspended and lighted, is one of the best, easiest, simplest and least injurious methods of fumigating conservatories and green- ~houses for the destruction of aphis and all in- sects that succumb to tobacco insecticides. One sheet is sufficient for two thousand cubic feet or more. Packed in air-tight cans. Price, 24 sheets, 75c.; 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50; 1728 sheets, (six two- gross cans, | $35.10:
Niccsol. The: Ren- fect Bug Killer. Fumi- gant or spray... Now, sufficient for 40,000 cubic feet, $2.25; No. 2, sufficient for 20,000 cubic. feet, $1.25; extra size, sufficient for 320,- OOO cubic feet, $15.00.
Nicoticide. Its fumes are fatal to all insect life. . Half-pint, $1.25; pint, $2.50.
Nicoticide Fumiga- tor, consisting of pan, wire framé ard the
lamp, are very durable and will last for years. Pricey 50¢)
Paris Green. Strictly pure. The most practi- cal and generally employed substance for de-
NICOTICIDE FUMIGATOR.
stroying the potato bug and other insects. Price jel, Loc. ay 12-1D, Zac. lbs AQ cen 2elinse woes
5 Ibs., $1.75.
Paris .Green and Fungiroid. Half and half; |
ready for use against fungii and insects. Price t.1b.; 25,219 ADS. 7 Je: |
Persian Insect Powder. This is powder made. from the flower of the Russian Pyrethrum, and valuable as a poison for lice on plants, water bugs, roaches, bed bugs, etc. Price per lb., 40c.
“Scalecide.” For San Jose scale, cottony maple | scale and Pear Psylia. It is not poisonous, being — simply a mechanical preparation of petroleum oil that instantly mixes with cold water and is | immediately ready to apply. 1 gallon of scale-— cide to 20 gallons of water, sprayed on your trees | and bushes, will kill every scale it reaches with- | out injury to tree or fruit bud, if applied in late | fall or early spring while the foliage is off. Safe: and easy to apply. Price 1 qt.,'35e.; cals” 65cm 1 gal; ie 5 gal., $3.25; 10 gal, $6.00: 50-gai™ bbl., $25.00.
Scale Destroyer, Target Brand, dilutes readily in water, no cooking or boiling required, has a | milky appearance and is neutral. It cannot pene- | trate the tree, nor can it injure the growth. It | kills the scale by suffocation and not by penetra-_ tion: Directions: Dilute 1 to 20 for winter treat- | ment, 1 to 25 for fall and late spring treatment, and 1 to 40 for summer treatment.
Quart cans $ 35 -{} 102call canse ee 7.50 14-gal. cans ....:. 165 °|| 25=gal'bblsaey soe: 13.75 logalcansy ..<..\. : 1.00 || 50-gal. bbls. ..... 25.00. Hee almeatSere-: y 1:1. 3:75 | Sulphur, For the extermination of fungii and |
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mildew on grape vines and other plant foliage. Price per lb., 8c.; per 100 lbs., $5.00. By barrel | or larger quantity, get special quotations.
Soap, Sulpho-Tobacco. Kills insects on shrubs, | plants, small fruit trees, etc. The cost is trifling. Ten cents—3-oz. cake makes 1% gallons prepared solution. Mailed postpaid, for 13 cents. 20) cents—8-oz cake makes 4 gallons prepared solu- | tion. Mailed, postpaid, for 28 cents.
Soap, Tobacco. An excellent specific for the destruction of plant-infecting insects and para-_ sites. Is equally valuable for removing vermin > from animals, furniture, etc. Price, per one-half- pound bar, 20c. each, ; '
Soap, Whale Oil. Makes an*excellent wash for trees and plants where insects and eggs affect | the bark, and for smearing on the trunks of | trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Price, | 15c. per Ib.; 8 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $6.00. |
Soap, Carbolic Disinfecting. For washing — horses, cattle, dogs, pigs and other domestic animals (except cats). Use like other bug soap, rubbing it well in, and allow the solution to dry © on the animal. Price per package, 15c. and 25c.
Slug Shot. A non- poisonous and a very popular Insecticide; it requires no further mixing or preparation, © easily applied and not injurious to trees or dangerous to animals, — W the person applying it, SN, or fruits and vegeta- bles treated. Very ef- fectual in destroying © potato bugs and beet- | les, green and black fly, slugs, worms, cater- | pillars, ete. Price 1 Ib., 10c.;°5 Ibs (25a. 1G Ibs., 50c.; in full bbism of about 250 lbs. @ 4c. Ib. 3
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Continued.
Tobacco and Sulphur Insecticide and Fertilizer. It will destroy rose bugs, lice, cut worms, vine cabbage
bugs, tomato worms, currant worms, ¢ lice and parasites of all descriptions. Mix thor- oughly with earth in pots; or in hills, one part
arth.
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powder to five parts packages.
Tobacco Dust, This is the leaf and refuse of tobacco manufacture, ground to a fine powder and a specific for aphis, fleas, beetles, Gtcr It is also a’ good fertilizer and preventive for insects in the ground and about roots. Price per Ib., 10c.: 5 Ibs., 25c.; by the bbl., $3.00 per 100 lbs.
Weed Killer, Sterlingworth. A most satisfac- tory and powerful.weed killer, compounded es- pecially for use on walks, drives, tennis courts,
golf links, etc. It is a dry powder to be dissolved in water. When applied to veg- etation, it completely de- stroys. all kinds of weeds, grass (including milk weed and witch grass), briars, burdock, dandelions, daisies, thistles, poison ivy and other objectionable vegetable One application kills roots, as well as It may be
In=25c%and 50c.
growths. toliage, preventing further growth. applied with an ordinary watering can. One gallon covers three to four square yards. Price 1-lb package makes 15 gals, covers 45 to 60 sq. yds., 60¢);" 3-lb. package, $1.25; 5-lb. package, $2.00. °
FERTILIZERS.
Feed Your Piants and See Them Grow.
Platt’s Concentrated Plant Food. This is high- ly concentrated form of Plant Food for house plants, conservatories and small outdoor plant- ings. It may be applied dry or in solution and is sure to produce satisfactory results. Price, small package, 10c.; large size, 20c.
Bowker’s Food for Flowers. An excellent fer- tilizer for house plants. Clean to handle, no odor. Price, small packages, 10c.; large packages, enough for twenty plants, one year, 25c.
, Grass ’ Platt’s Complete, pawn
This dressing is so prepared that it acts grad- ually through the season, producing a luxuriant apowth of grass .of rich,,green color. Ten- pounds bags, for 1,000 square feet, 50c.; twenty- five pound bags, for 2,000 square feet, $1.00; 100 pounds, for one-quarter acre, $3.00; ton $50.00.
A-A-Superphosphate. Quantity required for garden and field crops, 500 to 600 pounds per acre. For garden crops it is best drilled in at seed-sowing time. For top dressing grass, 600 pound per acre. Price one hundred pounds, $2.50; ton $40.00. |
Fish, Bone and Potash. A good fertilizer for grass or garden crops, quick in action, requir- ing 600 to 800 pounds per acre. Price per one nundred pounds, $2.00; per ton, $30.00.
N. W. 10% Potash Fertilizer. This is a special formula for potatoes and other similar crops,
\ Dressing.
|
‘until maturity.
where an abundance of potash is required, and is also valuable as a general fertilizer for all crops.. Price per 100 lbs., $2.50;- per ton $40.00.
Pure Pulverized Sheep Manure. A pure nat- ural manure, and most nutritious for plants. Its effect is immediate and lasting, Excellent for mix- ing with the soil for greenhouse plants (one part manure and.six parts soil). Strewn over and dug into the vegetable garden, or placed directly in drills or hills, it promotes a rapid, steady growth It makes rich, safe and quick Ji- quid manure; one pound to five gallons of water can be used daily, if necessary, with safety. Ten Ibsia 250 Zoqle.50e"%, 100. Ibs:,, $1.50; 500 Ibs., $6.00; 1,000 Ibs., $11.00; 2,000 Ibs., $21.00.
general fertilizing the lawn, meadow, or in the garden. The finer particles are immedi- ately beneficial, the coarse keeping up the supply of plant food for a long period. Six lbs., 25c.; 25 ibs. 75e.: 1G0-lb, bas, $2:50-4ton: of 2,000 Tbs., $35.00. ;
Land Plaster or Gypsum. It is an excellent addition to land requiring lime and sulphates, particularly for such crops as turnips, potatoes, grasses and clovers. Quantity required, broad- casted and harrowed in, one-half to one ton per acre. Price per 100-Ib. bag, 75c.: per ton, $10.00.
Hard Wood Ashes. Contain all fertilizing ele- ments except nitrogen. They drive away in- sects, and are beneficial for all crops requiring potash. They are also very good for garden and field crops, and are of high value for cabbage, potatoes, onions, strawberries, fruit trees, grass- Jands and lawns, Apply one or two tons per acre,.. Barrel, “about 250 Ibs... $2:50-- ton (2,000 Ibs.), in barrels, $18.00.
Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable solely for the nitrogen it contains,’ [t is very quick in ac- tion and hastens the maturity of crops. Being extremely soluble, it should not be applied until the plants are above ground, when one hundred to five hundred pounds per acre, mixed with wood ashes or land plaster, for convenience in applying, are generally used. Price per 5-lb. package, 30c.; 10-lb. package, 50c.; per 100 Ilbs., $4.50. Original sacks, 244 lbs., at $4.25.
Muriate of Potash. Eighty per cent. pure, equivalent to 48 or 50 per cent. actual potash. A high-grade fertilizer, and one of the best orchard fertilizers known. Especially adapted for all stone fruits, and as a general fertilizer. Muriate of potash and ground bone stands as a leader. Fivelbs.,-30c;;° 10) dbs,, 50c;:; 25 Ibs.,. $1.00: 100 Ibs., $3.50. Original sacks of 224 lbs., $3.25.
Salt. For Asparagus and other crops. In sacks of about 180 Ihs.. $1.50. or $1.00 per 100 Ibs.
This is for purposes and yaiuable on
Ground Bone.
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John Deere Two-Way Sulky Plow.
How the Two-Way Plow is Made. ©
The entire plow is high grade, being made of high
carbon steel and malleable iron. In this respect it
should not be classed with cheap plows, which are constructed, for the most part, of cast iron.
The frame is high carbon steel, of pleasing de-'
sign, and built for strength. The axles, bails, levers and wheels are steel. The wheels have staggered spokes, wide tiresand dust-proof boxes, and are the strongest known. ‘The width between the wheels 1s greater than on any other two-way plow, so tmerents no danger of tipping over when plowing very rough grouid or on steep hillsides. Our beams do not spring nor break.
The moldboards are soft center steel and double shinned by welding a piece of solid steel to the edge where the hardest wear comes. The landsides are thicker by far than those in use on other plows and are fitted with a runner which takes all wear from the bottom and reduces friction. ened steel, which may be sharpened at will.
Sizes and Equipment.
No. MP10.—Two-horse, furrow four to nine inch- es deep, 12 inches to 16 inches wide. Price, $50.00.
No. MP13.—Large two-horse or three-horse, fur- row five to ten inches deep, 14 to 18 inches wide. .
Price, $50.00.
Furnished regular with either jointer or standing cutter at option of purchaser. Rolling coulter fur- nished when wanted but charged extra.
Each sulky is furnished with neckyoke, two-horse evener and wrench. Convertible two and three- horse evener furnished when wanted at a slight ad- ditional cost.
John Deere Walking Plow.
\ sii Poo \ MOLINE, LLL.
Steel Frame Plow. General Purpose Series.
Steel Beam.
Hardened soft-center steel share. Hardened soft- center steel moldboards. Wrought steel frame. High solid steel landside, with cast slip heel. Double- beaded steel beam, high curve. Straight handles, interchangeable on all plows of same size and pat- tern. Fitted with wheel and jointer, or hanging cutter.
No. MB8.—Small one-horse
No. MP10:—Small. two-horse =)... . Price, $19.75
No. MP13.—Large two-horse .... Price, $20.50
No. MP15.—Large two or three-horse, Price, $21.50
Price, $11.00
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Shares are hard-,
Deere Model B. Disc Harrow.
Distinctive Points.
Third lever with spring yoke makes the only really flexible harrow built.
Our flexibility insures even and thorough culti- vation because it makes the harrow cut full depth the full width.
Leaves no unstirred ground.
Unequalled for good work on rough, stony, and stumpy ground, or in dead furrows and on ridges.
Double angling levers for hillside work or lapping lands. Can be handled by a boy.
Cuts out middles because inner discs always run close. End thrust is not taken on clumsy bumpers, but by rigid gang arch. }
Dust-proof, hard-wood bearings soaked in oil.
Absolutely strongest harrow built.
Fitted with neck-yoke and three-horse evener.
No. OC23.—12-16 inch discs ........ Price, $32.00
If weight boxes are wanted add $1.50.
If cut-out discs are wanted add $2.00.
Deere Model K. Disc Harrow.
The Deere Model K is a very strong substantial two-lever harrow. It is slightly lighter than the Model B. but has incorporated in it many of the su- perior points that have distinguished the Model B Harrow from the ordinary harrow on the market.
Disc Gangs.
Deere Harrows have always been notable for the quality of material used in their disc blades, and give the best of satisfaction. They are thoroughly polished and sharpened. The gang bolts are steel, 7%-inch square with forged heads. The nuts are se- curely held by lock washers, which effectually pre- vents their coming loose.
No. K23.—12-16 inch discs: /...).2)) Pree: S2Z7.56
If weight boxes are wanted add $1.50.
If cut-out discs are wanted add $2.00.
Deere Universal Steel Lever
Harrow. D, here, $ MOLI iLL. gis gayf Wak ate oh Le sn TM: OU a ; \ | IN _|N f !& \ Cie aM, _J SS
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New Deere No. 9 Corn and Bean Planter, with Fertilizer Attachment.
This Planter has the “edge selection” drop prin- ciple, which gives it the highest possible accuracy of drop. There are no extra parts required to change from hilling to drilling, as it is always ready for either. The automatic reel, carrying check wire, is simple and effective. The feed on the fertilizer at- tachment is positive and distributes successfully in almost any condition up to 600 pounds per acre. This attachment allows a thin layer of soil to cover the seed before the fertilizer is deposited in the furrow, so preventing contact. Will drop either
in hill or drill and the automatic throwout prevents |
waste at end of rows. Can be furnished both with or without check rower. Plates are furnished extra for beans, peas and other seeds.
No. 9 Deere Corn Planter, with check wire. ..$60.00 |
If check wire is not wanted deduct $6.50. Add for automatic hilling attachment, $2.25.
Deere Steel Cultivators.
Five and Seven Tooth,
The Deere Five-Tooth Cultivator, or Seven-Tooth as desired, is one of the most useful tools among the smaller implements in the Deere line, as its sev- eral attachments and great adjustability adapt it for numberless uses and conditions. Equipped with lever expander, and reversible cultivator shovels, and on order furnished with horse hoe and gauge wheel, the machine admits of a variety of work in the close cultivation of corn, potatoes, tobacco, beets and other crops that require similar cultivation.
Deere No. 6—Five-Tooth, with horse hoes, : Price, $6.00 Deere No. 14.—Seven-Tooth, with horse hoes,
- Price, $7.00
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Deere Gombined Fourteen Tooth Steel Cultivator and Harrow.
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The Fourteen-Tooth Combined Harrow and Cul tivator is fast becoming popular among farmers and gardeners over the whole country, It thorough- ly pulverizes but throws no dirt on plants. Move able teeth permit working close without injury.
Deere No. 20—Fourteen-Tooth Price $5.25
New Deere Hay Loader.
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Loads anything from lightest swath to heaviest windrow and no change is required in going from one class of work to the other, because all capacity adjustments are ample and automatic.
The floated gathering cylinder, thickly studded with flexible fingers, insures clean raking and non- trash gathering; also saves the mechanism from any violent strains.
The working parts move slowly, hence draft is light, machine long-lived, the hay handled softly.
The delivery point is higher and narrower than that of any other loader, thus loading is easier and larger loads can be put on.
Follows the mower in any meadow, because it is the only machine fieldworthy on rough ground.
Works well in any forage crop.
BERT ee cys reek ae 4 3 ic aay Se EEE Ore PEL $75.00 Deere Eclipse Potato Digger. GB gS, a Steel beam. Natural temper steel blade. Furnished
with gauge wheel, adjustable handles. The Eclipse is an effective and moderate-priced Potato Digger and one which has been used with marked success. It is built in a substantial manner throughout, and will perform the work for which it is intended in a most satisfactory manner. Price, $14.35
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: 38 THE FRANK S. PLATT Success Manure Spreader. SAV oOe CIsy Why Should the Wise Buyer Purchase a Success Manure Spreader ? . BECAUSE— : It has the largest axles of any Spreader on the market.
the frame of which is white ash.
It is the only Spreader sold constructed of second-growth
It is driven from both ends both wheels of the machine.
The parts attached to the axle are keyed on. No set screws are used in holding parts to shafts.
Its apron is automatically returned to place in driving sixty-five feet.
Its rear wheels are fifty-four inches in diameter. made of the: best seasoned white oak, aad have a tire 3g-inch thick. Se! ea
It has an adjustable pulverizing rake, which can he raised or lowered so as to distribute the manure as conditions require. a
It is the only machine made having a direct steel- pinned chain cylinder drive with a heavy steel brace carrying all the strain back to the axle.
It is the only machine made having a beater free-
of the axle, and from
ing device. This relieves the cylinder when the machine is thrown in gear and prevents undue strain. :
‘It has harpoon points of the cylinder heads run- ning close to the sides of the box, cutting any long straw which tends to accumulate at that point.
It is the simplest in construction, most durable and lightest draft of any Manure Spreader made.
It has more superior featurees than any other Spreader on the market.
[t has behind it twenty-nine vears of continuous experience in the exclusive manufacture of Manure Spreaders.
Equipped with four-inch rear aid three-inch front
tires. No. 21R—40-Bushel $115.09 | No. ‘22R.—50-Bushel $120.00 | No. 23R.—70-Bushel $125.00
Bee Hives. Smokers and Supplies. The A. 4. Root Go.’s Goods.
Gatalogues and prices on application.
John Deere Pivot Axle Cultivator.
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A general purpose cultivator adapted for a very | wide range of work, such as corn, potatoes, tobacco, | beans, cabbage and general truck farming, and for which greater merit is claimed than can be had in | any other similar tool. It is all steel and malleable, _ built to make it substantial. attractive in appearance, | with ample strength and durability. Wheels 34 inch-' | es in diameter. Frame adjustable to cultivate rows | from 28 to 52 inches in width. By using center at- | tachments with this cultivator it can be transformed | into a most excellent Riding Harrow.
| No. KA65, with 8 spring trip hoes ........ $41.00 | No. KA66, with 8 spring teeth LATE SocSe70G Extras. Center attachment for No. KA 65, idee Be. Zan Center attachment for No. KAGO Jeni | Disc hillers, per pair MW aioe Sea | hos a | =? Automatic Gorn — | : Planter. | Can be regulated as to | depth and amount of sced planted... Much more work
and with greater regularity can be done than in the old
way. Prices doe
Acme Asparagus Buncher.
A: poreat; - help aiesh migke
bunches uniform and neat.
Price, $1.50, :
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‘Planet Jr.”? Farm and Garden | Pianet Jr. No. 17 Single Wheel Hoe,
Tools.
A complete catalogue containing a full line of Planet /r. Implements free upon application.
Pianet Jr. No. 25 Combined Hill and Drill | Seeder, Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
As a drill it is almost identical with the, Planet, Jr. No. 4 Drill, and is thoroughly substantial and accurate in sowing all kinds nf garden seeds in hills or drills.
As a Wheel Hoe it is identical with the Planet Jr. No, 12 Double Wheel Hoe, the very best machine on the market. The change from drill to wheel hoe takes but a moment. Price, $14.00.
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Planet Jr. No. 4 Combined Seed Drill, Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
This is the most popular combined tool made. It combines in a single imple- ment a first-class hill-drop- ping seeder, a single whee] hoe or weeder, a cultivator and plow. The hopper holds two quarts of seed, which can be sown in continuous rows, or dropped in hills, ati (457 655 °8;) 120 24 inches apart.
Price $11.50 | As Drill only $9.50-
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ing but one bolt. It then becomes a single wheel hoe.
Price, $11.50. As a drill only $9.50.
Planet Jr. No. 12 Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow.
tween the rows; kills all the weeds and leaves the earth in fine shape. too, it’s so easy to work,
The No. 12 has a pair of 6-inch hoes, a pair of plows for opening or cover- ing, and a set of 4 all steel cul- tivator teeth. The tools shown
others can be added. Price, $7.35
The drill is detached and the tool frame substituted by remov- }
“SAVES MONEY in TIME and SEED
The No. 12 runs either astride or be- |
Then, |
are what gardeners use most and |
Cultivator and Plow.
For easy
; gardening, and at the same time clean ‘
and perfect gardening, no tool is the equal of this No. 17 Wheel Hoe. It is suited to all kinds of garden cultivation and all garden crops. You can do more and better hoeing with it in one day than you can do in 3 days with a hand hoe. The No. 17 has a pair
Price, $5.25.
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of 6-inch hoes, a plow and a set of cultivator teeth, an outfit sufficient for most garden work. Other attachments can be add- ed at any time. Price, $5.25,
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Hand Gultivator. -
Hand Cultivator. and should be used in every Price, $1.25.
A handy tool
garden.
THE CAHOON HAND BROADGAST SEEDER
For Sowing ANY Grain or Grass Seed is
THE GUARANTEED STANDARD SEED SOWER
OF THE WORLD.
It has positive and accurate feed
Malleable Iron Frame—Steel Hopper and Gate—Brass Discharger.
LASTS A LIFETIME
Price, $3.00 each.
The Indiana Hand Seed Sower.
This machine runs so easily and smoothly that the weight of the handle will run the machine. Equipped with agitator and accurate seed gauge.
The Indiana will sow at a round Wheat or Rye 50 feet: Buckwheat, 45 feet: Flax Seed, Clover and Millet, 36 feet: Grass Seed, 20 to. 36 feet; other seeds, etc.. according to their nature and condition. Full directions sent with each machine.
Price, $1.50.
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he Belcher & Taylor 776 Pattern of A. and B. Swivel Plows.-— improved.
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No. 11 Baldwin ann American Fodder and Ensilage Cutter.
This is a standard make of fodder cutters which has been on the market for upwards of twenty-five years. They are now being built with all the latest improvements. Knife 11 inches long cuts %, ¥, 34 and 1 inch. Price, $23.75
Lever Feed Cutter.
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This style is a simple and durable machine. The device for adjusting the lever, being removed from the pivot, enables us to have a stationary pivot firm- ly attached to the machine and consequently not liable to get loose, as in all machines where the pivot is adjustable. f No. $4.00 No. 2
No. 2% No. 3
ereje, (0) ta) 8) eerie.
All of this series of plows made with foot latch attached to standards.. The _ steeled metal mould boards have proved superior to every other pattern for durability and ease of draft. The cutters, shift- ing levers and wheel straps are made of high carbon steel and will prove durable.
A Plow, with wheel
and cutter $12.15 B Plow, with wheel
and cutter freee... $11.70
Ghampion Vegetable
Cutter
Is made with a wrought shaft with sections of knives fas- tened to it and arranged so that a rotation of knives are continually passing a bed knife, cutting always near the center shaft, making it cut ‘easy, also very regular and fine enough for cattle or sheep.
No. 1, $8.00
Lion! | Corn Sheller
This is one of the most simple and popu- lar shellers. Made in one size only and that with separator. Has large heavy balance wheel. The working parts are held firmly together by solid shaft boxes. The shafts are steel, the hoppers iron, with steel spring. |
Pricer S1000F = Style A Sheller, $8.00 a The Balen Steel Hand Cart.
Fills the want for a two-wheel cart better than any other inven- tion. Its usefulness is » unlimited and is not " confined to one special purpose. Platform, 28x 32 inches..
The detachable box increases its utility. As such it will handle fruit, . garden truck, grain, leaves, cut grass,
trash, ensilage and fertilizer.
Better than the barrel cart because any barrel can be handled. Useful for spraying. It is a great con- venience for handling kegs, boxes, packages, etc. Can be used continually around the farm, dairy, creamery, garden, lawn, yard or stable. Light in weight, great strength and easily handled. If num- bers sold is any criterion of merit this is unques- tor the cart of the future.
14-inch tire, plain, $8; with detachable box, $10.
3-inch tire, plain, $10; with detachable box, $120
-@ould’s cata Spray Pump.
A Powerful Sprayer.
All Workiny Parts Bronze.
No Leather Packings.
Adjustable Stroke.
The Fruital] will supply two leads of hose and eight nozzles. Its working parts are of solid bronze. The pump has steel air chamber extend-
making it easy to get up sufficient pressure and continue spraying for some time after the pump- ing has stopped. Pump may be placed in any size barrel: Agitator is operated by same lever that works the sprayer. All working parts may be
any other portion of the pump. Price, with agitator, no barrel or hose
. .$10.00
The Aquapult or Portable Hand Force Pump
Is «made entirely of brass, has ball valves, and is double action, keeping a steady stream which can be thrown eas- ily forty feet. feet of hose,
pump. Any length of hose can be used, and it can thereby be used for spraying tall trees. Price, $4.50 Myers’ with brass cylinder and ball valves. Hose and nozzle
$3.00
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Vermorel, single ......... $1.00 Vermorel, ‘doublea.....02%. 2.00 Vermorel, triple™. Bf). 7.%. 275 Bordeaux Nozzle .80
“THE MISTRY, JR” Fig. 1501.
Does the work of two ordinary nozzles. Made of brass’ with hardened tool steel disc placed in- to discharge cap and which can be removed and a new one inserted. It has been tested under all conditions and found to give entire satisfaction, producing a perfect mist and covering a wide area.
Price for %-inch Wp Cues eae AT o 205. Extra discs, 60c. doz.
ing from top of sprayer to the valve chamber,
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easily removed and cleaned without disturbing |
It is furnished with three | one. straight stream and | one rose nozzle. It will fit into an ordi- | nary bucket and has foot rest to steady |
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The Auto Spray Pump
Is light, strong and convenient, and _ is adapted to a great va- riety of uses. All seams are double lock joint. The pump is of brass and re- quires but a few strokes to compress air sufficient to last a considerable time. We strongly advise brass tanks, as the galvanized steel tank is the only part which can give out and may not easily be repiaced. Dimensions of tank, 21x7 inches. Capaci- ty, four gallons.
Auto Spray No. 1, galvanized steel tank, $4.50.
Auto Spray No. Il, brass tank, $6.50. PATENTED.
Two- foot brass extension rods, 35c. each. EI- bow connections, 35c. each.
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The Auto Spray Torch
| Is so constructed that a spray of kerosene is kept | burning. With it tent caterpillars can be destroyed
without injury to trees in the least. Price, $1.00.
Lowell Grand Sprayers
Throw a fine mist spray much further and more dense than any other similar sprayer. They have no corks to lose out. The tubes from pump to tank are straight and made of brass. The pump bare is twenty inches long, Z
Style Nos. 4 and 5 Lowell Grand - Sprayers
two inches longer than any other kind.
glass tank, 75c.; No. 5, galvanized Nov 46 tin, 35c.
No.
i tank, 40c.;
Elastic Plant Sprinklers.
Three sizes. Price, 50c.,
65c. and 85c.
improved Brass Syringes.
Length of Barrel, 1414 in. ; diam ,17°5 Of varying Siz- =—mes applicable to #% oreenhouse, con- servatory or gar- A, 12x1 inch, $2.25; B, 14x1 inch, inch, $4.50.
den Par pocee $2.75: C, 14x1% inch, $3.50; 16x11.
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Leggett’s Beetie Potato Duster
Is modeled after their Champion Gun. Four rows of potatoes may be dusted as fast as a horse walks, covering from twenty to forty acres a day, accord- ing to conditions. The nozzles and cart wheels can
be adjusted to rows; also to high or low vines. The
fan and agitator are controlled by a spring clutch.
Price, $65.00 Little Giant Duster
Distributes any dry powder, Paris green, etc., to per- fection. distance from the operator. Can dust potato vines as fast as you walk, two rows at a time, Reservoir holds nearly 1 quart of powder. Weight of machine, six pounds. Price, $5.00
Leggett’s Champion Gun Has a higher gear, more extension pipes and noz- zles. It makes the work easier,.and can be used on trees as well as low vines. Prices, $7.50
The Hotchkiss Gun
Is a perfect working machine, made with a wooden | It is strong,
case, yet very light, and distributes
evenly,
Dusting Bellows. Will blow any dry powder. They are strong, durable and efficient. Erices75c.
Lowell Dust Blow.
Works like a Lowell sprayer, but blows pow- der instead of liquid. The most handy small tool for dusting with powder, particularly Bug Death, Hellebore, Persian Insect Powder, Sulphur, etc.
Price, 65c.
Jumbo Powder Gun. _ A small device for blowing insect powder. Holds two ounces. Price, 20c.
Cyclone Powder Gun. The same as Jumbo except in size. Holds one ounce.
Eureka Fumigatcr. No. 1, Holds % pk. stems, $1.00
No. 2, Holds’ 1° pk: stenasi” 150 No. 3, Holds % bu. stems, © 2.50 EUREKA FUMIGATORe No, 4, Holds 3% bu. stems, 3.00
The machine keeps the poison at a safe |
Price, 10c. |
Price, $4.00 |
15c. per % Ib., 25c. per
Waters’ Improved
Tree Pruner. Enables operator, standing
on the ground to remove branches many feet above his head. They are exceed-
ingly useful and economical for the removal of water sprouts and for cura back - [wproven leading shoots in tall trees. j
Price, 4 ft, 75c.; 6 ft. 80c.; pa TAFE PRUNER. 8 ft., 85c.; 10 ft., 90c.; 12 ft, @h ses
/ WATERS
$1.00; 14 ft, $1.10; 16 ft., See $1.25. Extra knives, 25c. ea., 3p $2.50 per doz. emacs Pruning KEEN KUTTE, Shears and Knives
Are included in our assortment, which will meet every re- quirement, _ Prices, 35c., 50c., 75c., $1.00 and $1.50. Kelly’s Pruning Shears Grape and Flower Gatherer. Holds firmly any- thing cut: off until released by the op- erator. *)\Price;130c- Hedge Shears. The Never Slip shears, 8 in., $1.80 Onin... Sa.20% Common, 9 in, $1.50; with dry limb cutter, $1.75.
Lopping Shears Are economically used forpecthe: aremoval «of branches too -large for the ordinary pruning shears, being much
quicker than the saw. Price, 24in. handle, 75c. 36 in. handle, $1.00
Pruning Saws. Keystone Disston Saw. Double edged. 16in 75c. 18 in., 85c. 20 in., $1.00 The Forest Pruning Saw (without pole), pol- ished steel frame socket handle, 14 in. blade. Price, $1.75
Grafting Blade. One piece of forged steel—practical, compact, convenient, Ther Dest made tool for tree work. Price, each, 50c. (Cut represents just
one-half size). Trowbridge’s Grafting Wax. 10c. per % Ib.;
1 Ib.
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Garden Hose.
Conservatory Brand Hose’ The highest brand of multiple fabric garden hose, made of seamless rubber tubing, seven plies of closely woven light duck, well frictioned, and a rubber cover. It is very strong, and many plies of duck prevent kink- ing and twisting. Price in 25 or 50-foot lengths, 17c. per foot.
Boston Terrier. The construction is the same as our Conservatory brand, but the quality of material is not quite so high grade; hence we are able to offer the hose at a lower price. It is ex- cellent hose and will stand the highest pressure. Boston Terrier gives perfect satisfaction wherever used. Price, in 25 or 50-foot lengths, 15c. per foot.
Leader. A five-ply grade of hose that will give as good service as any hose would at an equal price. Adapted to low pressures. Price in 25 or 50-foot lengths, 10c per foot.
Electric Non-Kinkable. Made of pure rubber by a special process; does not crack or scale. In 25 or 50-foot lengths, coupled, 20c. per foot.
Velvete Hose. Like Electric, but slightly lighter and has smooth surface. Price in 25 or 50-foot lengths, coupled, 17c. per foot.
Spray Pump Hose.
One-half inch. We offer three grades that have been carefully selected for that purpose.
Boston Terrier, 15c. per foot. Electric.- 17c. per foot. Velvete. 14c. per. foot.
All iron Hose Reel. Holds 100 feet 34-inch hose. Has corrugated drum. | Price $3.00. %
Watering Pots.
Tequage 5.3: ca Us
2 Gages. . 20
#quart. 5 ix 2p $ 40 6. quant. 30 a0 & quart...... AO 60 POGuare 30 70 Lod HAEL dats: 60 DG IGMALE Si, ti Lo 1.90 AU quart <;.. V25
French. Long small spout. 1 qt., 25c.; 2 qt., 35c.
Wotherspoon Watering Pots. Extra heavy and long spout, for greenhouse use. $1.00 to $2.50
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Eagle Garden Barrow.
Made from the best seasoned timber. The end of the bottom is cut into the back sill, thus _ preventing the splitting or breaking of the bot-
tom boards. The wheel has a cast-iron hub with white oak or ash spokes and rims. The axle is wrought iron, with turned arbors. The whole barrow is reinforced and braced, making it light and especially strong.
Price, No. 1, $4.00; No. 2,-$5.00; No. 3, $6.00
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Twin Comet Lawn Sprinkler.
The nozzle and tips on the ends of the arms are. ad- justable and can be
set so as to sprinkle
any desired space. Will sprinkle four times as great an area as any other sprinkler made. Best results with
good pressure. = Price, $5.00
Fountain Lawn Sprinkler. Very simple and practical. Can be drawn over the lawn on the hose without detaching, and keeps right side up. Price $1.00 each
Grass Hooks. = isc. 25c., 40c. and 50e.
Shears and Knives.
The Little Giant is a miniature scythe. hangs right and cuts right. Price 40c.
Grass Shears. Prices, 35c. to 75c.
Lawn Edging Shears, with heel wheel, $3.00; without heel wheel, $2.50.
Edging Knives, 5Uc.
Hedge Shears. 9 inch, with cutter for heavy wood, $1.75. Hedge shears, 9 inch, plain, $1.50.
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Hoes, Spades
and Shovels.
Wood Rakes (Steadman), 12 tooth, £ 30¢.; 24 tooth, 40c. a Steel Garden Rakes, 12 tooth, 40c.;44 tooth, 50c. Bow Handle Steel Garden Rakes. 12 tooth. 60c.; 14 teoth, 65c.: 16 tooth, 70c. De hay Spades and Shovels, long or short handles, 5c. Steel Hces (Ely’s), 5 inch, 30c.; 7% inch, 40c. Spading Forks, long or short handles, 75c.
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Light, for Fraii Plants. Plant Stakes. Heavy,or Dahlia Stakes.
6 FT.
Each. Doz. 100. Each. Doz. 100. SAS $LA0 .<S120 i hi 1.25 10.00 $ 08.257 $90 12-2 $7:00 aed ® 10 1.00 8.00 4FT. 07 80 6.00 ~ “V .06 65 5 TT 272A T 07 Whos 6.00 9° 05 50 OL) ~— ascent err rererramees ae Tes .03 30 2.00 ‘ 02 15 1.00 MET. Py Made for supporting frail plants, such as fuchias, carnations, tuberoses, etc. They are round,
taper to the top, and are painted green.
Gedar Bean Poles.
Good quality, straight and sharpened. per dozen, 50c.; per 100, $3.50.
Best quality, eight to ten feet, large and straight, sharpened. Per doz., 75c.; per 100, $5.00.
Canes, Bamboo, From five to eight feet in length, but easily cut to any desired size. Per doz., 20c.; 100, $1.25; 1,000, $9.00.
Price
Flower and Vine Trellis.
ve heet. high S.2 $215 “5 weet} hight... = w..85
feet high Tit. Ao DY £6 me etelatah. 7: - Be 1.00
Z feet high a. CAO * 7 tmeet “ito. 2 4 1.25
4° Vteet high <5). 60 "8 teet-high 2.7: 135
Garden and Pot Lahels, Painted
Doz. 100 1000
ALAC: isis): RU oy Bee ee $ .05 $ .20 $1.00
6 penC hide ie took ee eee .06 23 £25 SPainch {seek . eee 10 50 LO Saimiche ec eee ws Sis. soe.» 15 70 LWA TAK! aes 2S. SAT ann Die ee 20 .90
Tree Labels, Painted.
Tree Labels, Painted. Notched and copper wired, 20c. per 100; $1.50 per 1,000.
Improved Copper Tree Label. Size 1, I5c. pers doz.; $1.00Sper, 100... Size 2, 20c Gpenedoz. ; $1.50 per 100.
Shuffle Hoe. 25c., 30c., 40c.
Hand Weeder
Diamond Hand Weeder. Price, each, 5ecsper doz, (50c.
Hazelton Weeder. 25c.
Price, each,
Excelsior Weeding Hook.
This implement can be used to great advantage among small and. Dibber. tender plants.” Price, each, 5c. J59¢vand 50c:
Garden Trowels, All kinds, 5c. to 25c.
Gleveland Lawn Weeder.
This little device gets at the root of the evil and removes it bodily.
Price, 50c.
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Perfect Fruit Picker.
Galvanized steel wire, at- taches to pole of any length. Price without pole, 25c.; price of pole, 15c. to 25c.
“Out o’Sight” Mole Trap.
The secret of mole catching is a good trap and.
to know their habits. Full information sent with each trap, Price, each, 75c.
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The New Model Mole Trap.
This trap is made of all malleable iron and steel; it has eight needles in the pin plates. It is light, neat, durable. Price, each, $1.50.
The Reddick Mole Trap.
This is a $1.00 trap, practical and effectual; galvanized throughout ‘to prevent rust.
— = three sizes—No. 1, 2, 2%. Price per box of waren eeiwincs 1,000, 60c.; lots of 5,000 by express, 55c. per | THERMOMETER || 1,000. Pincers for driving the points, 50c.
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Thermometers. tection, 76x76 inches, $1.25 each. We carry in stock a complete line of ther- Humphrey’s Goncaved and
mometers suitable for use in a greenhouse, poul- try and general work. Hot-bed. In two styles. Price, $1.25, $1.50. Incubator and Brooder. Price, 40c., 50c., 60c. Maximum and Minimum. Price, $1.25, $2.75. Japanned Tin Cases. Seven-inch, 10c.; eight- inch, 12c.; ten-inch, 15c.; twelve-inch, 25c. Different styles for general use, 20c., 25c., 35c.,
50c., each. Putty Bulb. |
Price, $1.00 each. Garden Reels
Japanned (2 arms), , small size, 50c. each.
Japanned (2 arms), large size, 75c. each.
Galvanized (4 arms), heavy, $2.00 each.
Garden Line.
100 ft. 50c. | _This knife will cut two or three eyes in a piece. One eye will be as good or better than half a potato cut in any other way. The potato can be cut easier, faster and better. Price, 25c.
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iaches wide, $2:25. No. 2. 27 inches high. inches wide, $2.75.
Shelf 36 inches long, 10
Styles Nos. 3 and 4 have 2 shelves.
No.3. 27 inches high by 18 inches deep. Shelves 33 inches long, 8 inches wide. Height between shelves, 8 inches. $3.25.
No. 4. 27 inches high by 21 inches deep. Shelves 36 inches long, 10 inches wide. Height between shelves, 8 inches. $4.00.
Styles Nos. 5 and 6G have 3 shelves.
No." 5.436 “inches “high by24"4nches, deep. Shelves 33-inches long, 8 inches wide. Height between shelves, 8 inches. $4.00.
No: 26h 36e-anehes, shighs by. .Js0ynuiehes -ideep: Shelves 36 inches long, 10 inches wide. Height between shelves, 8 inches. $5.00.
Wooden Plant Stand.
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Standard Flower Pots.
In. Doz. Each. In Doz Each, 2 $ 082°: $7.01 oo $P25 sare 2u% LO .O1 9 1.80 16 3 14 02 10 2.50 so 3Y 16 02 11 325 30 4 AMrepaiete | i. 450. ad 5 36 .04 \ 14 9.00 80 6 55 05 | il! 15 1290 1.20 /- 90 08 x lor” T3800 = «1.65 Saucers. Per Iooo Inches. Dis. 30 per cent. Doz. Each. 3u $14.00 $ 14 $ 02 4 18.00 18 02 5 22.50 22 02 6 30.00 .30 DEA 7 40.00 32 O4 8 60.00 foe Q5 9 80.00 Le) 07 Per 100 Dis. 30 per cent
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White Cedar, Painted Green with Feet.
No. 0. 27 inches di: ameter oe ed od RO ea Gh Nor s25 < 4.95°":"* Noa2..23 4.40 Nome. 2 3.85
No. 4. 19% 3.05
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No. 7. 15 1.95
No. 8. 14 1.65
Cypress Tuh Painted Green with Feet. No. 13% inches diameter : $b2Z5:¢ach 14 16 20 24 28
Wrought iron Pot Brackets. No. 1, holds 5 inch pot, 30c. No. 2, holds 6-inch pot, 35c. No. 3, holds 7 inch pot., 40c. A variéty° of other kinds from’ Se: -to-75€.
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Parlor Plant Tub.
Ed : Bird. Seeds. Price’ per WOtineiyy. ....... ees $ .35 99) ats 15.2 2 ais. 250. i ae 4S German Rape. Price per qt., 15c.; 2 qts., 25c. 30 Mixed: Parrot.-Price per’ qt);,15¢.5)\2. gts... 25c. : = 1 TIGER k's eee - Millet, American. Price per qt., 10c.; 3 qts., 25c. =Es= o. ( Hemp Seed. Price pervar, pune o (mts. 25c. Pail, Star, 12 quart, 30c. each, : _ Sunflower Seed. Price per qt., 10c.; 3 qts., 25c. Pe Maw Seed. ..... ita deena Price per: Ib.,.25c. ae ~~ i Padda or Unhulled Rice. .... Price per qt., 15c. Mocking Bird Food ......Price per botile, 25c. | Weal -VWVOrinise 9.) ty ee ee Price per 100, 50c, | Canary Powder or Song Restorer. Bottle, 25c. Platt’s Bird Tonic. ...... Price per bottle, 25c. Peter’s Treat. Per roll, 10c: doz. rolls’ $1.00 1 : . Bird, Gravely. cn n'- NE Price per qt. box., 5c. Price-List Flower Pot Saucers. Cuttle Fish, Price each, 3c.; 2 for 5c.; -Ib., 50c. Inch Crates Contain Per 100 Per doz. . Kach Peas. Round, A oth for pet ee es bk A 100 $7.50 $ .95 $ .09 rice per qt., 10c.; per bu., $1.75 5 100 ToFa 1.05 10 For the D zane ‘ 6 100 Cas a 0) u os stele 7 100 8.80 £5 he 8 100 9.40 bee a3 9 50 10.40 1.35 14 10 50 11.00 1.45 315) 12 25 13.00 75 18 14 12 17.00 225 .20 16 12 30.00 Sided 55) 18 12 35.00 4.60 40
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Puppy Bread. Put up one pound in a pack-
Price-List Rolling Stands. Aer eee eee 1o8 Zac. . L ; 9 Austin’s Cat Bread. 10c. per package. Will take pot of
Outside diameter ‘diam. at bottom Each Old Grist Mill Dog Bread BS
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14 inches 11 inches 70 | of the best kennels in the country. 16 inches 13 inches 85 Pricest, per’ 1b/3 4° lbs: 25c)-" 17 Ibst $8.00; 18 inches 15 inches 1.00 | $5.50 per 100 Ibs. _ ia. bre ee Gee 1.25 Puppy Bread. 10c. per package, 3 for 25c. We ee or rot Old Grist Mill Cat Bread. 10c. per package. 22 inches iif, %, 20 inches 1.50 : ‘ | Jute Tying Twine. Price-List of Florists’ Vases. ~ 2 or 3-ply, 10c. per ball; 20c, per pound. ni MT laa Order Dim’'n’s by No. in. Pex a only. ins’d doz. Each Raffia. 0-8 xls $4.80 °$ .50 For tying plants, budding, ete. Rafliia is supe- 1 5%x10 4 20 45 rior to twine ‘for bunching. asparagus, celery, 5 pes radish, cress, etc. It does not shrink or cut, and ft ed shat 40 looks neat. Per pound, 20c. . ¥ Re MS } on as Raffa for faney work, making hats, Indian 4 3. x 4% 240 30 baskets. ctc. Per pound, 20c. pO 9 x22 9.00 1.00 Colored Rafha for making baskets and all 11 5%x18 4.80 50, kinds of fancy work. Different colors. DO" AAI 4 20) 45 10c. per large bunch
Per pound, 60c.
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Entirely constructed of No. 8 and No. 9 Gal- vanized Steel Wire. The horizontal wires being absolutely locked _to the upright wires by our pat- ented Anchor Clamp, make the joints “rivet tight.” They cannot slip. Height, 16 inches and 22 inches. Price, 10c. and 12c. per linear foot.
Wright Trellis and Arch Wire.
Made in the same way as the flower bed and house border, except it has finish on both edges. Price, 13 inch, 10c, per foot; 19 inch, 12c. per foot.
Wright Wire Tree Guard. Are made of Nos. 8 and 9 Galvanized Steel Wire with anchor clamps that will not. slip. ‘Price, 8 inch diameter, each, $1.35; $12.00 per doz.; 10 inch diameter, each, $1.50; $14.00 per doz.
The Glen Adjustable Tree
Guard.
Very durable, sub- stantial and attrac- tive. They are firm- ly riveted to four (instead of three collars as shown in cut) with special Ornamental rivets, which add greatly to their beauty and strength. They are madein halves to be bolted together, with holes arranged to give a three-inch ad- justment on _ each side. These guards can be made to order in any desired height and diameter, and are carried in stock in the sizes below:
9 in. diam., 5 ft, 6 in. high, Price $1.50.
9°"1n, «diam oO ft, high. Price $1.75.
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Made of heavy Steel Rods, galvan- ized. They are light and graceful in appearance, do not shade the tree from the sun, will not harbor insects,
can be easily removed. It is as dur- ableas heavy, expensive wrought iron guard, as neat in appearance and costs much less.
8 in. diameter, 5 ft., 6 in. high; price $1.35. 8 in, diameter, 6 ft, high: price, $1.50.
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CALLA BOUQUET BQUQUET HOLDER. HOLDER.
IRON CHAIR—$4.75.
Galla Bouquet Holder. Green. Prices—No., 0, 25c.; No. 1, 35c. | Galvanized. Prices—No. 0, 35c.; No. 1, 50c-
Tulip Bouquet Holder.
Green. Prices—No. 4, 20c.; No. 5, 25c.; No. 6, 30c
Galvanized. Prices—No. A256 NG: 5.7 Spe No. 6, 40c. | |
Large Vases. White and Bronze. $1.00 each.
Lawn and Gemetery Urns.
Made of iron or arti- ficial stone. All our iron urns are equipped with patent reservoir, which prevents the soil from drying, as is the case with other iron urns. They are made in many styles and siz- es, ranging from $5.00 to $50.00.
Artificial stone is an absorbent, therefore it is better adapted for growing plants. than any other material, as it retains the moisture
for a longer’ time. Prices range from $3.50 up, according to style and size. Special cir- cular on application.
NO. 21 STONE.
Diameter 23 inches.
Height 37 inches, Price $9.50.
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POULTRY SUPPLIES
CYPHERS NON-MOISTURE INCUBATORS.
WE SELL AT FACTORY PRICES. Free on board cars, New Haven, Conn.
No. 0. 66 egg, No. 1. 140 egg, No. 2. 240 egg, No. 3. 390 egg,
Farm Economy, 110 eggs, “$12 00.
Boys’ Choice, 50 eggs, $7.50. Brooder, Cyphers Apartment.
= Champion No. 1. Outdoor $7.00. x Cyphers Self Regulating Colony Special prices on quantity,
ALFALFA, SHORT CUT OR SHREDDED, 7 ‘ibs., 25. 5
15 tbs., 50c.; 50 tbhs., $1.00; 100 tbs., $2.00.
ALFALFA MEAL, 7 tfbs., 25c.; 15 fbs., 50c.; 50 fbs., $1.10; 100 tbs., $2.00.
ANIMAL MEAL, 7 tbs., 25c.; 15 fbs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., $1.35; 100 ftbs., $2.50.
BEEF SCRAP, 6-Ib. bag, 25c.; 18-lb. bag, 50c.; 50-Ib. bag,
$1.45; 100-ib. bag, $2.75.
PHILADELPHIA MEAT SCRAP, $1.75 for 50 ths.; $3.25 for 100-ib. bag. “BEST FOOD,” trial pkgs., 25c.; 10-ib. bag, 50c.; 50-ib.
bag, $2.10; 100-ib. bag, $4.00. BONE CUTTER, MANN’S, $8.00, $12.00, $16.00, $18.40, and $26.00.
GRANULATED BONE, 6 thbs., 25c.; 13 fbs., 50c.; 50 tbs., $1.45; 100 fbs., $2.75. BONE MEAL, 6 bbs., 25c.; 50 tbs., $1.60; 100 tbs., $3.00.
BOOKS, POULTRY, 50c. set of six for $2.50;
Holden’s Bird Books, 25c. Standard of Perfection, $1.50.
BROODER STOVE, 1907 pattern, $1.75; 1905 pattern, $1.75, CAPONIZING SETS, complete, $2.50; in case, $2.75. CHARCOAL, GRANULATED,, Fine, Medium, Coarse
each, or
eer cartons, 10c.; 5-ib. pkg., 25c.; 25 fbs., 85c.; 50-fb. bag $1.23.
CHICK FOOD, 7 tfbs., 25c.; 15 fbs., 50c.; 50-ib. bag, $1.35; 100-ib. bag, $2.50; 500 ftbs., $11.25.
CHICK SHELTERS, small size, 3x6 ft., $5.00; large size, 3x 12 ft., $9.00.
CLIMAX POWDER, 25c., 50c., $1.00, $1.50, $3.50.
CLIMAX GUARANTEED ROUP CURE, 45c. and 90c.
CLOVER CUTTER, $10.00 f.0.b. New Haven.
COOPS, for hen with chickens, each, complete, $3.75.
DEVELOPING FOOD; same price as Scratching Food.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS, 20c. to $1.00.
EGG BOXES, lic. doz.; 99c per 100; $3.75 for crate of 500.
EYRIE BOX, l5c. and 20c. each; $1.25 and $2.00 per doz.
EGG MAKER, 2%-tb. pkg., 25c.; 25-tb. pail, $2.00.
EGG PRODUCER, 1-ib., box, 25c.; 2-%4-ibs., 50c.; 6 ibs.. $1.00; 10 tbs., $1.50; 10 per cent. discount on 6 pkgs.
EGG TESTERS, 25c. to $1.50.
FEED BOXES, PANS AND HOLDERS, 10c. to $1.25 each; $1.00 doz. to $12.50 doz. FENCING, UNION LOCK, AND NETTING, all sizes,
lowest prices.
FORCING FOOD, 7 $1.25; 100-ib. bag, $2.25.
GAS BURNERS for incubators or brooders, paid, 60c.
GERMOZONE LIQUID OR TABLETS, 50c. each.
GRAINS AND SEEDS FOR FEED, prices on applica- tion.
GRITS, 5 tbs., 10c.; bag, 75c.
GRIT AND SHELL BOXES, No. 2, 75c. each; $8.50 per doz.
HOUSE APEX, $10.50; complete with run, $16.00.
tbs., 25c.; 15 fbs., 50c.; 50-ib. bag,
50c.; post-
10 tbs., 15c.; 50 tbs., 45c.; 100-tb.
50c. each; $5.50 per doz.;
Style A. Outdoor. $15.00. “a Storm King No. 2. Outdoor, 75 chicks, $10.00.
$14.00 21.00 30.00 36.00
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HALLOCK FOOD AND WATER HOLDER, 1 gal.. 7oc.; 2 gal., $1.00; 4 gal., $1.25.
HOUSE SHED ROOF CANVAS, factory, $20.00. JOURNALS ON POULTRY, 50c. per year.
lighted, $22.00; f. 0. b.
ce Gate CORN, 7 tbs., 25c.; 35 tbs. for $1.00; 100 tbs., KILLING KNIVES, 50c. each, LAMBERT’S DEATH TO LICE, 5-0z. pkg., 10c.; 15-0z.
box, 25e.; 48-0z. box, 50c.; 100 ozs., $1.00. 10 per cent. dis- count on 6 pkgs, LAYING FOOD, 7 ibs., 25c.; 15 tbs., 50c.; 50-lb. bags,
$1.25; 100-fb. bag, $2. 25.
LEE’S POULTRY SUPPLIES, see Poultry Supply Cata- ogue.
LEG BANDS, 5c. per doz.;
LICE PAINT, 1-qt. can, 35c.; $1.00; 5-gal. can, $4.00 .
LICE POWDERS, 10c., 25c., 50c., $1.00. LICE OINTMENT, 10c. and 25c.
65c. per 100; $6.00 per 1,000. Y4-gal. can, 60c.; 1-gal. can,
Medicated, 8c.
NEST EGGS, Opal, 3c. each; 25c. doz. each; 4 fori 25c.: 1 doz., 60c. OYSTER SHELLS, 5-Ib. pkg., 10c.; 10-tb. pkg., 15c.; 25-tb. pkg., 25c.; 50 tbs., 45c.; 100 tbs., 75c.; or 65c. in 500-tb. lots. PEAS, Canada Field, 1 qt, 10c.; 1 ane 50c.; 1 bu., $1.75. PLATT’S PIGEON FOOD, 7 ibs., 25c.; 15 fbs., 50c.; 50 Ibs., $1.25; 100 Ibs., $2.25; POULTRY MARKERS, 25c. and 50c. each. POWDER GUNS AND BELLOWS, 10c., 20c., 65c., 75c. PRATT’S POULTRY FOOD, 26-0z. pkg., 25c.; 5-fb. pkg.,
60c.; 12-ib. sack $1.25. 10 per cent. discount on 6 pkgs.
ROOFING, Monarch, Eagle and Concrete, $2.25 to $4.00 per roll.
ROOST BRACKETS, DAVIS’. to $1.25 per set.
ROOT CUTTER, Banner $5.00 each.
ROUP CURES AND PILLS, 25c., 50c., and $1.00 per pkg. 10 per cent. discount on 6 pkgs.
AND? CY PHER’S;* 20c.
SEA SHELLS, 1 bu., 75c.; 1 bbl., $1.50; 3: bbls., $4.25.
SCRATCHING FOOD, Platt’ s, 7 |bs., 25c.; 20 fbs., 50c.; 50 tbs., $1.25; 100 tbs., $2.25. ~
SCRATCHING FOOD, Cypher’s, 7 tbs., 25c.; 20 tbs., 50c.;
50 fbs., $1.25; 100 fbs., $2.25 f.0.b. New Haven.
SHERIDAN CONDITION POWDER,,. 25c. pkg.; for $1.00; 2-ib. can, 90c.
SHIPPING COOPS, 50c. to $1.00.
SPICE, Myers’ Poultry, %-ib. pkg., 10c.; 5 tbs., 50c.
SPRAYERS (small hand), 35c. to $2.00.
SULPHO-NAPTHOL, 25c.; 50c.; $1.00; $1.75; $3.00.
SULPHUR CANDLES, 8c. each; per doz., 75c.
THERMOMETERS. 10c. to $2.75 each.
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9-tb. pkg., 25c.;
; TOBACCO POWDER, 5 tbs., 25c.; 25 tbs., $1.00; 100 tbs., 3.00. WIRE FENCING, Climax Netting, and Union Lock.
WIRE NESTS, 15c. each; per doz., $1.50.
SPECIAL GATALOGUE ON APPLICATION.
70 per cent. off in goods on 6 articles or more, one order.
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CONTENTS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. PAGE | PAGE PAGE | / PAGE Cauliflower 4 2.502. 164 (Endive +... see 22 | Melon, Water, 5, 25, 26 Meee 38 CELETIAG (7.5 uss 3). viele Me 16". Peart ie tere eERee, COP WATIEt SRDS. sos oe te 42) Ruta™ Ragas’ 2. bc, 37 Gelese ott! <4 06, AY) Biax s.. 5S eens. bei MitgtCEs. i404. 2 38 | Ryes .2.-.0--- 2222s. 40 LS) aNet canal Renner nape a 16: \-Garlic Set§ sea se. 22 | Mushroom Spawn, Sige * Suktere ng eee 38 Chicory itn aee eae 16°\;Gourds |. 40 eae 57 | D6, oye OO Noe = : a Sed ae | , Sadlsthy .. ... aeeoe ase 34 Chives ASRS en Li | Gratis - = 2 Ges) rae Hes WEIS tat eon 6. . Seamer 271 Sepa + Bean sees 39 (OND D bia PNY eaes Meaney tos Ie} Grass=Seeds, °415°42,°98 | Nasturtium: 27, 62.63 | Somelli).200.-ooaee 34 | Clover Seeds Ber, Pi 1 VENT p =~ O40. 5 oe toy 32: Novelties « ......... 3—8 | Spinach ............ 34 PCollands. vest roan 19s} Herbal). 5 ee | et. skh. que £6, |) Doel Scant Coriander savas 88 | Horehound 2s. oseee SS PHO Mra sec bMS SNS cia 27 Bee eS Breas RO = Corn, Field Bleached’ 18 | Kaffir (COmme geese Bo | OMGODSS aoe. cee nee 28 | Sunflow i Jae 39, 58 Corn, Popping...... RES | PST Cet Sy ee edo cae D223 CONFI BSEES gave oicishedore 9S.j sweet Iastl fee... 38 Corn, "Sweet<...4,98,°99'|° Kohl-Rabi © 223.05 .. rad SEAS LONE tae mele vies logit 29 5s ee oS ee oe : F Sweet Marjoram.... : Corns oalad aca 20°) Lawn’ Grass“ Seed.2 41") Parsnip .-..2sc0s- es. 29 | Tarragon : ary ae 38 COW a CaSira. so... 39 | Lavender 38; 69: WReasieu l=. 16; 29, 30, 31,389 |: Bleymae pip. -. Be 38 Cress or Peppergrass’ 20 | Leekw) 'a:. 02.5... 8 Dee TAPERS we cs Sinyers <ictcle «2 31 pa eG Seat? 2A e a5 E : ee ay a Ee ORTATON oe - 5). - 7, 36, 37 e ELISA NCTC ein, Se 20 Lettuce veteeeees 23024 | Potatoes. -...... 6, 31, 32| Turnip ....... 8, 37, 38 Cucumber .... 4, 20, 41 | Mangel Wourtzel 139 SPI piet ssicis- see tin On |) Mezeta ple us Platts seme Dandelions o.) pipe is 211. Martyiaa *. 5. ceo. Doe} Radish x. icteguiie sis 6, 33 | veaoaii Seeds.. 9, 38 Pele Way Meneerse 33 | Melon, Citron ¢.... BG :l Rape. We iano sik nahi at | GHEE hs z Cate, Wat ee, aes Bia pei eta the pcspcent «ure ts 22.) Melon, «-Musk,/@5,/24,.25" Ikhubaib dt .22.. 0% 34 |} Wormwood | ........) 38 FLOWER SEEDS. PAGE ' PAGE se aa PAGE Campaniilas We aes 50! |) Disitalig ie. ese iD Ds| = pommed rere... : 59; 53" |" Polyantinis?* 7oscreee ee 67 Canary Bird Flower pe Dracenay ). vnc «setae. oo) Wenilyworth vey oo... 59) Poppy. (seks 66, 56 CanGyfutt : a treason Dusty. Miller esse Blt) Weanitania 4, fc see vies 59.) Portulaca .) Meteeoees GE (Santiago eer Oia: A. Edelweiss. 037. s- saree 55 | Larkspur.. 60:64, 55 | Primula =. aac 66, 67 Canterbury Belle. .. 50 | Eshescholtzia BG. OGM Wathvrus of... +.<ais =p 60 | Pyrethrum |... is. AT Carnation ....... 50,51 | Euphorbia .......... 56] Lavender 60, 38.) Rhedanthe.,,:siguesers 67 Castor Oil Beans 51, 67 | Everlastings, ICS Gh okO NL Sa OR Eros Ane 602). Ricinits) Sse tas 67, 51 Celasiay Sek). Siacse oar Gh igh : Ad cope Dial GTu| oO Delia sans to et 60 Rudbeckia ....... .. 68 Cemaureap } 3... cmon Diy al EwSGiew! ye Lopes 5Os| lant aintSs gue Secu 8 oy 60} Salpiglossis ~ 2752 68 Chrysanthemum, 51,.52 | Flower Seeds.. 44 to 72) Marigold ........ 61°49.) ‘Salviat [boa 2 See 68 Cineraria Wee Ride eo as 52 | Forget-me-not Hy GonleaNcatthany itu ees. dtee ote 60 | Sanvitalia \- a. seas 6s GU eae Teta tee, rote wi cie ny stols o2| Gaillardia <2... wees 56 | Marvel of Peru 61<|. Scabiosas\s <s ge eae 68 Cleome! (ahe. .2bet..- 52') Geranium ~.....1..,..56 | Mignonette 61) Schizanthitsem eee 5S Chianthius) 72S a4. OAR UR Gailbt Wie 3 te: 22 eens HOw MOS As aha ere ek 61 |_Shasta®” Daisy seers 6S Goboeas”. sie. gt ate 53 | Globe Amaranth ... 56] Mimulus ............ 61 Silene |. bee eee 6s Gockscomb.. sc) HL boi sGnapmhaliigim¢) .. o werte boy) Miran ico bata. ss... . 61 omilax sete sae ee 69, 62 Coleus arse. tem echee=)-e 53:\; Godetia “icc. one ieee; 57 | Moon’ Flower 62, °59' 1) Solaniami .eeeene ees 69 Columbine™ |. i215. 45“ HSM GOUTGdSH a. vdes oti sek bye) Mormordica ve. . itis «. 62.) Stocks =. iagac kee ease 69 Convolvulus.. 53, 59, 62'| GraSses .:........... 57 | Morning Glory, StokeSia, 3... ee 69, 52 Coreopsis sie. .eee 53,,49 |\\Gypsophila-\....2.k 57 62, 53, 59 | Sweet Peas ....% 70, 71 Gornitlowerk-.. 224). =. Dia Mveltanthiws. 1 eeteehlea > 5S | PEVOSOUS, 4. Sec ccs nee... 62°] Sweet Sultan’ W755. 51 COSMOS: | x5 a0 sjeie wey O87. 04 Me UCB STEAD yn alah sense 58 | Myrsiphyllum -...... 62:'| Sweet William =. .2.% 71 (Cucumis Gate sce rae 54°) Hieltotrope |... fest. 53 | Nasturtium... 62, 63, 27 | Thunbergia }....00.. ral Gyclament % Phae tke HAs Ebi bISeus tases es HS NEMoO pla, carves Week 63.) ¢Waleriane Se. fapele ae 71 Cypress SVE «28. 54: |AEGllyhoek: 7. . 4acnn/- - HO neNIGOtaNaie. nti = je. 63.) Verbenageeee see 72 Dalilians...8 sch eee Hae Ar lobtomestys | 2n/a5 Pade eo IINTe elas We cath lah coe el 63) Vinca s).cae eee seed IANS al Bak otc Pepe eae etic ASh WteaasigS. ke he OMB RANI Bete Ste cl atdlaln 64 | Wall . Flower ena 12 Datura, cance. eects Dee VACIEUD DEAN 722.5 yh PMU ReUUUULLel oe ns ato ate B's alate 6) | Wild Flower Garden, 72 Delphinium:.t.4 54; 60, 60) alee tPlati tes sh, 2 nce espe PMP MMORCAE oie olebcue cle ticle « 65 |! Zinnia “3 gad.eikdeeees i2. Dianthus. 2.202 eer abs | Impatiens Sultani.. 59 | Physalis Francheti.. 66 | MISGELLANEOUS. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE Bxochonday yes aes g9 | Vegetable Plants and Garden Barrow ..... 93 | Powder Gunseenae. 92 ors thivals «s.teiteteirce ou) Roots sb ere eee eases 83) Garden Line ....... 95} Pruning Knife ..... 92 Fringe Smoke Tree, 80 Weigelia ............ 80! Garden Reel ....... 95 |}; Pumps 2c. s2 eee ee 91 Bhinsulsta pins ee ise ec 76 | Wistaria ............ ‘91 Glazier’s Points .... 95| Putty Bulb ......... 95 Golden Glow .......-. 76 Tools. Glazing Tools ...... 95.|' Rakes -\. i eae 93 (GOOSEDELTIES: \one8 -./-j2 32. | Asparagus Buncher, 88 | Grafting /Knife .... 92.) Raffia -.......ck see ae 97 Grape Vines....«..,.. RU aShetsr as. eatin e ats S6.Grattme. Wax)... 92 | Rolling Stands 96 Grasses; Ornamental, 78} Bean Poles ........ 94} Grass. Hooks........ 93\| Root} Cutters teas 90 Flemilo chess err site c i BO Bind Supplies om e+. Oe MLATEONWS) ‘ies uletetis:e fetes 86! Rubber Hose ...... 93 Evolly io Gs" ey tovcr ss ere 764) Bouquet |Holder..... 98} Hay Loader ........ 87 | Seed Drill Ge geeeens 89 Honeysuckle ....... (ONC Brackets 95 Ah.c femme 96} Hoes v...... 6.6... OB Seed), Sower aetee eke a Horse Chestnut ...+ 80') Bee: Supplies ...... SO OMRETICHS ED, ih! hauvaisidtens o/c6ote 93. Siiearsii see +92, 93 Hydrangea...) - SO daGutrers 2. ye. eke y - 904 Tot- Bed, Mats...... 95..| Shovels...) sen 93 Siviv;, pst RISH clos eae 79 | Caponizing Tools... 99| Incubators ......... 99 | Shuffle Hoe .....).. ot Japan Quince’ ...... SG Bel ©: als sk a Aes 90 | Insect Exterminators 83 | Spades ........ eee 93 Dla eee Necaule secrets ROM Clvenng ih) 18 Bet tee ate OSs ATVs. fee Mest 92,95) Spading = PorkSimeace 93 Peach Oa ites seins SBI OOPS es. Sees atin OD MEAD GIS) Wk .2retaid weenie nA | Sprayers. .Sneeneeee 91 Pears in.cck oka eee £1} Corn Planter 87,88 | Lawn Mowers, cover3 | Sprinklers and Syr- REQI yor eros eenene 16-|'Corn. Shellers «i... 90 | Lawn Vases.. cover 3 MESS 4 Lees 91, 98, S8 Phlox selercdy sees 77 | Cultivators... 87, 88, 89 | Marking Punch .... 99 | Thermometers ....%. 95 Piktgtm Ga... c Hebe cee abas S2¢ FAD TO HEH. vow cee 94 | Mastica ............:. 9)| Tree and Lawn Ouince: =... sige Wee jepOe ym OS GO Mocs . sank 97 | Mole Traps -<:... 94, 95 Guards: /) 9235 eae 98 Raspberniesy =... a! son 82 | Edging Knife ...... 93) INGst Rees tens wae 9) | Tree LabelSyezaiwnane 94 Rhododendrons..... 80°) Bes Food «3... atc: 99. SINozzles: 5. idNiz. tee 91 | Tree> Pruners #2 92 INOSES erases weak (So|"Mertuizers) bea ss... Go| colanet Jr. Limp. pes 89 | Tree Tubs): see oon OE Roses, Climbing....' 79) Fibre) Ware......... 97} Plant Stakes vo» 94.) Trellisess ta maa 94, 98 Snowball ..........- 80] Florists’ Vases ..... 95 del GIyS: oe). Seances. 86, 90 |“Trowels....ee eae O+ Spires, aru ene. ee. 80 | Flower Stands ..... 96 | Potato Diggers ..... 87 | Tying Materials ... 97 Spruce... Pe. eee Sha tower. Pots te. wo. 96} Potato Knife .:..... 95 Unis =. Ga. eee . 98 Stokesia Cyanea..«. 77-| Fruit’ Piekers’....°. Ode) ete Se''s «ch, . Seat: Gan. 96 | Watering Pots ..... 93 Strawberries ....... 825 amir atorsiee ssi. oe 92| Poultry Supplies ... 99] Weeders ........... 94 Mritomasceeen. Ee. Y TAN EuneiGides eg. . 25.08. $3/- Poultry Fountains. . +99 | Weed, ,Killeg® Seat S)
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OUR SPECIAL MIXTURE -—This formula is prepared on a well balanced and carefully considered valuation of the FINE DARK GREEN VARIETIES in combination with our INDIGENOUS FROST PROOF, HEAT RESISTING GRASSES, and we are satisfied that we have the very best combination of grasses for lawn making (without white clover) that our experience can produce. ALL THE SEEDS USED IN THIS MIXTURE ARE OF EXCEPTIONAL PURITY, graded, FANCY RECLEANED. On account of their concentrated character and purity much less bulk is eae for a given area. Sold by weight only. Per pound, 25c.; 10Ibs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
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