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REN we ak heh cs ‘oghaded Seedy hoo tcy Quoc yon oa St pees Tone ee 1 hae Tee matene: SOR ee Cae Ot Se urnil Be ee A ee Sg uke oe Nieves Soe er ey Wate Bert deacrier ke Pas “The Decatur Garden Plow. ..-. 02.5200 5) THs: ‘Standard Weight of Seeds. : AS Ra. fens { 2 iitabee’ gosmeas tansk US SNS nL aan EEN’ ‘Vegetable Peat, i.) 25 oe San Rey dh a tee ) » Vegetables Plantes. 1. a. sky Sane as +) Whale Oi Romp 6a tae Rea 9 ee as . ine hee es INTRODUCTION. It is with mingled feelings of pride and gratitude we send forth to our many friends and customers our Annual Catalogue and Garden Manual for 1909. It is perhaps unnecessary to say, it has been compiled and published at much cost, and is intended to intelligently assist those inter- ested in the propagation of seeds. The information herein contained is both reliable and accurate, the result of knowledge acquired from innum- erable sources, constant experiment and close observation. We might also add it is especially prepared with a view to meet the needs and conditions of our Southern States. Our long experience has made us an authority on what seeds are best suited to our peculiar soils and climate. We desire to assure our patrons, in the future, as in the past, it will be our highest aim to deserve their confidence and esteem. In making our annual contracts with the growers, ‘‘Pure and Sure’’ seeds at any price has been our slogan, and in consequence we are better prepared than ever before to furnish you with the choicest and best seeds obtainable. We feel that our interests and those of the planter and gardener are identical, and we shall spare neither time, money nor toil to assist them in reaping rich harvests when supplied with Schindler’s ‘‘True to Name’’ Seeds. Our prices, by comparison, will be found as interesting to prospective purchasers as those of any other seed house in America. To our old customers we have little to say besides thanking them for their generous patronage; honest dealing, full measure, fair prices and prompt attention have made them owr friends for life. but to those who have never tried our seeds we simply ask for a share of your business, in the nature of a trial order, as we are convinced after using them once we shall add your names to our long lst of permanent customers. We are especially prepared to fill all orders from the smallest packet to seed by the car load. Since the issue of our last catalogue we have had a new warehouse built and in many other respects increased our facilities for handling our ever increasing business. Thanking our friends for past favors, we solicit their business in the future. We assure them in advance of our personal ‘attention to their wants. Most respectfully, JOSAA> SCEUINDLER,: & CO. SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL THE HOT BED. Owing to the mild winters in the South, hot beds are not used as much as in the North, © except to raise such tender plants as Eggplants, Tomatoes and Peppers. There is little forcing of vegetables done here, excepting Cucumbers and Lettuce; and,if we do not have hard trosts, the latter does better in the open ground than under glass. Any one who has the use of tools can make the wooden a hot bed is a very simple thing. To make frame; the sashes may be obtained from any sash factory. We considera wooden frame five to six feet wide and ten feet six inches longa very good size. It should be at least six inches higher at the back than in the front, and covered by three sashes 34x5 feet. The manure should not be over a month old; it should be thrown together in a heap,and when commen- — cing to heat, be worked over with a fork, and the long and short manure evenly mixed. In this State the ground is generally low, and to retain the heat of the manure for along time ~ it is best to put the manure on top of the ground that is, make a bank two feet longer and two feet wider than the frame. Keep the edges straight and the corners firm ; when thrown up about eighteen inches trample the manure down to six or eight inches, then put on another layer of eighteen inches and trample down again; place thereon the frame and sash, and fill in six inches of good earth. ‘After about five days stir the ground to kill the weeds which may have come up, then sow the seeds. Table Showing the Quantity of Seed Usually Sown upon an Acre. Quantity per acre, Artichoke, 1 0z, to 500 plants............------ VY Ib. ASPALAL US) LOZ. UO ZOOPLUS ares = «\-)etreteyaatole 5 lbs. Barbe y/o --aner Sin iolses Sok lais Pisin one tein ote cS rier aie age 214 bu. Beans, dwarf, 1 quart to 150 feet of drill,...... 14 “‘ Beans, pole, 1 quartto-200 hills........... istaiele =| RbLY Oa a Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill......... LOSAIDS Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill.......... aie Oe -Broceoli, 1 oz. to.c000 plants. -..2: +. 2- sya 5 OZ. Broom Corm-s24-s-5: = : atte ee 10 lbs Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 3000 plants......--... o OZ. IBUGkiwheatess2 tas sudstel seers - hs: Vs bu. *Cabbage, 1 oz. to 3000 plants........----- HOw Carron OZ. b0.250 feehOL Gtilile. an\eteeeeee ae 2’6lbs *Caulifilower, 1 oz. to 3000 plants..-.....J2....-- 5 OZ. BOClenve Hao7 F000, 000 ;planiisacenaan on. scemaec as acyurs Clover, Alsike and White Duteh .-......5..-:.. 6 lbs. *““ Lucerne, Large Red and Crimson HS ROMs wc) Nec iy) oe eee erers oiaieie' o's, 6 isis etoile Sess oe PAM OCU iad 5. oso ae aoe oe mere ois openers 10), 48 *Collards, 1 0z. to 2500 plants... .....-.Ss4.ns' 6° OZ. Corn, SWeet, Liqtatd Ol OLMIS) te ecicles setters aa 8 qts. Cress, 1 02. 10 150 feeroriarill 26... .1s8ssc55 8 Ibs. Cucumber, Llozstoroonillss se. cass ccleem cei 1144 lbs Bee Plant, 107 ap! 2000) plants 2225.8 ae 3 OZ. Endive, 1-oz. to 300 feet of drill...........-.«<. Sy es LAX OTOMOCHST wate se face eee ac icece nears yy bu GOUrds 1 OZ stOMonmnllsie cee aech a emer ere 2% lbs Grass; Blue Kentucky Ss — S—_ Imp. German Prolific Black Wax Beans. German or Prolific Black Wax— The old standard Black Wax bush bean. It is so good that itis worthy of special notice. The pods are round, brittle, of handsome golden yellow color, and of buttery flavor when cooked. Do not forget the old meritorious kind when looking over the list, and include this in your orders, Beware of Tomato Seeds obtained from Canneries. ~] FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. Schindler's Round Podded Kidney Wax Beans. Schindler’s Round Podded Kidney Wax Beans—tThis is one of the Best Wax Beans yet introduced for either the home or market garden, Market gardeners will appreciate the importance to them of this new bean because of its round pod. It is equal to Wardwell’s Kidney Wax in size of pod and productiveness, has a beautiful waxy golden colored round meaty pod; is early and the pod is straight, mot curved like so many of the other round podded wax beans. Round podded beans have superior quality and retain their freshness longer than the flat podded kinds. Davis Kidney W ax-This is the most hardy and productive bush wax-podded bean in cultivation. All of the pods are very long white, straight and handsome, The vine is rustless and vigorous, bearing near the center many clusters, some of which extend above the foliage. When young, the pods are very brittle, crisp and tender. One of the best for shipping and of the. greatest value for either the market or home garden. Davis’ White Kidney Wax Bean. Convince yourself by trying Schindler’s Seeds. SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Grenell’s Rust = proof Golden Wax— Vine is a little more upright than the Golden Wax, and the waxy-white pods are more nearly straight and pro- portionately broader than those of that fine variety. A very popular sort with gardeners. Violet Flage- olet Wax-Known also as ‘‘Perfection Wax.” Plant very large, with large, light green leaves, Pods very long and large, being longer than those of the Scarlet Flageolet Wax. When well grown it is one of the most showy of wax beans, The pods are a little later in coming into use than the Scar- let Flageolet. It is well adapted to the south. Grenell’s Rust-Proof Golden Wax Beans. Detroit Wax—tThe very hardy, produc- tive, erect growing plants bear their pods near the center of the vine, but occasionally throw a stem above the leaves. Leaves large, dark green; blossoms small, white; pods straight, flat, but thick to edge; proportionately broader than the Golden Wax. They are frequently greenish-yellow when young, but when well grown and fit for use they are of a beautiful golden wax color, and of good quality. We think this variety the least likely to rust of any, and the fact that seedsmen sometimes offer it under other names as absolutely rust- proof is evidence that they have found it as near- ly rust-proof as any wax bean. When picked at the same time as Golden Wax and other varie- ties, it keeps bright and crisp long after the others are wilted and unsalable, making it one of the best for shipping long distances. DWARF LIMA VARIETIES. Burpee’s—tThe only bush form of the true, luscious, large Lima, It is pronounced by all good judges as unquestionably the real Bush Lima, The bush grows eighteen to twenty inches high, of stout growth and al- ways erect, It is an immense yielder, the pods being filled with very large beans. Does not do as well here as the Henderson’s Bush Lima. Henderson’s—tThis bush Butter Bean is similar to the small Sieva pole bean, It isthe original bush form of the pole beans,—It is the most productive of any, and on the whole is a vegetable of great merit. Is extensively grown here for our home market and is quite an acquisition where poles are scarce. POLE OR RUNNING BEANS. Culture. Lima Beans should not be planted before the ground has become warm in spring, Strong poles ought to be set in the ground from four to six feet apart, and the ground drawn around them before the seed is planted. Itis always best to plant after a rain and with the eye of the bean down, The other Pole or Snap Beans can be planted flat; and not more than three to four feet apart, and hilled after they areup, Do not “our motto.” FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 9 Se, J — = = ) )HENDERSeNSB > SS A zZ 8 Cont 89 < BVA, BIANG) \ Ss aN cover the seeds more than two inches; one inch is enough for the Southern Prolific and Crease Back. Southern Prolific — A very prolific sort and popular in the South for snaps. Vines vigorous, with large, thin, smooth leaves; blossoms white; pods produced in clusters, green, cylindrical, or thicker than broad, long, fleshy, crisp; beans small, oval, dun-colored, and somewhat variable in shade. Lazy Wife—The pods are pro- duced in great abundance and meas- urefrom 6 to 8 inches in length; they are broad, thick, very fleshy and en- tirely stringless, The pods retain their rich, tender and stringless qual- ities until nearly ripe and are unsur- passed in all stages. Each pod eon- tains 6 to 8 round, white Beans, and make excellentWinter shell beans They are late to mature, but are valu- Violet Flageolet Wax Bush Beans. Schindler & Co’s Seeds are the Gardeners Choiee. 10 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL able to extend the season. This is an excellent Bean and is sure to give satis- faction. ge = 5 S | So i if <\ ) = AN iN Ui 1 ey Le y) Wy ¢ ih ny! White Creaseback Pole Bean. White Creaseback— This va- riety is especially valuable for its ex- treme earliness and its habit of per- fecting all of its pods at the same time. Vines small to medium, but vigorous, and in good soil wonderfully produce- tive, bearing pods in clusters of from Southern Prolific Pole Bean. four to twelve. Pods medium length, Do not buy cheap and spurious seeds as it is only a loss of time and money FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 11 Tound, with crease in back, silvery green, of the best quality as snaps, and stand shipping better than most sorts, Dutch Case Knife—Vines mod- erately vigorous, climbing well, but twining more loosely than some, and s0 may be used for a corn hill Bean. Leaves large, crumpled; blossoms white; pods very long, flat, irregular: green, but becoming very creamy-white: beans broad, kidney-shaped, flat, clear white, and of excellent quality. Kentucky Wonder or Olid Homestead—Vine vigorous, climb- § ing well and very Prolific, bearing it, Old Homestead or Kentueky Wonder Beans. pods in large clusters, blossoms white, pods green, very long, oftenreaching nine or ten inches, nearly round when young and very crisp. Dry beans long oval and dun-colored, Splendid for family use. Burger’s Green—Pod Stringtess. This is earlier and better than ‘‘Old Home- stead” or Kentucky Wonder; it is more pro- ductive and a continuous bearer. The rich dark-green pods grow in clusters; they are six to eight inches in length. so mealy and so deeply ‘‘saddle-backed” that the width is greater than the thickness from, back to front. These pods ar etender, brittle, s: lidly fleshy and entirely stringless. The dry beans are half an inch long and of the purest pearly whireness and are of a great advantage; as any surplus can be ripened for winter shell beans. POLE WAX BEANS. Early Golden Ciuster Wax—A well known, early and very beautiful sort. Vines large, strong growing, vigorous, hardy; leaflets large, light green, crimped; flowers yellowish- white; pods six to eight inches long, borne in abundant clusters, each containing from three to six pods; these are broad, very thick and fleshy, deeply creased along the edge to which Schindler’s Seeds are always Pure and Reliable. 12 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL the beans are attached and much curved; color bright golden yellow, Of the very best quality, and staying in condition for use along time. The beans are also excellent shelled green. Werecommend this variety as furn- ishing the largest and handsomest pods ef any other sort. POLE LIMA BEANS. Small White Lima, Carolina or Sieva —Vines vigorous, with many short branches, so that they are sometimes grown without poles; very early and productive, with small, smooth, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-white blossoms; pods short, curved, thin, flat; beans white, small, kidney-shaped. Large White Lima —tToo late for the extreme north, and is being supplanted by Seibert’s Early Lima Bean, because the latter is earlier, Vine tall growing, vigorous, but slender; leaves medium sized, smooth, light green; blossoms small, white; pods borne in clusters, long, broad, very thin, dark green; beans large, ovoid, kidney-shaped, greenish- white, flat, Seibert’s Early Lima Bean—One of the finest large Limas ever introduced. The vine is so productive that, although the pods rarely contain more than four beans, the yield is enormous, and is produced from the very first to thelast of theseason, The green-shelled beans are of immense size, and are tender and succulent, In earliness, ease of shelling, size, beauty and quality of the green beans, this variety is far in advance of all other sorts. : It is recognized as the best of all the Limas for either the garden or market. Give it a trial. BEET. Culture. The ground for beets should be rich and well spaded or plowed, Sow in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart, cover the seed about one inch deep. When about a month old, thin them out to four or six inches apart. In this latitude beets are sown from January till the end of April, and from the middle of July till the middle of November; infact, some market gardeners sow them every month in the year. In the summer and fall it is well to soak the seeds over night and roll in wood-ashes or plaster beforesowing, They can also be sown broad-cast and thinned out when about 4 tod inches high. Crosby’s Egyptian—SeELecrep Stock. The earliest Beet in the market. A selection from that standard market Beet, Early Egyp- tian, which retains the earliness of the parent stock and has added thickness, giving ita more desirable shape; it is the deepest red, almost black in color, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and even more tender and smoother, The most desirabie sort for small beets for early market, as it is in present- able shape quicker than any of the others, It is a very rapid grower. Eclipse Beet. Early Eclipse—tTops small, dark pur- plish-green shading to lighter color on outside of leaves, Roots nearly globular, with small tap root and very small collar, Flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young, Improved Early Egyptian — The best variety for forcing and excellent for first early crop out of doors, being very early, with small top. Leaf stems and veins dark red; leaf dark green, dotted with red; roots very dark red, rounded on top, but flat beneath with very small tap roots; flesh dark red zoned with lighter shade, hard, crisp and tender when young, but becoming woody with age. Our seed is a special selection of the darkest, ear- liest and most perfect roots with small tops, Schindler’s Seeds always grow and give entire satisfaction. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 13 Schindler’s Crescent City—This is one of the finest strains of Extra Early beets ever introduced and has become the market gardeners favorite for the home market, as well as for shipping. The color is dark red and it is of fine quality, not stringy and much sweeter than most otherkinds. Leaf dark green, mottled with red and deep red ribs; has only one small tap root and no side shoots. Recommend them highly and are worthy of a trial, Detroit Dark Red Turnip—A grand beet for bunching for market; tops exceptionally small and upright; roots are perfect turnip shape with small tap roots, Color of skin dark blood red. Quality is of the very best, sweet, tender and lasting. One of the best for the market- gardener and the home garden. Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip Beet. ' Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip —The roots are of good form, round, with only one single small tap root; the flesh is of a deep blood red color; and very sweet and tender. They can be planted very closely, as they do not grow large and coarse, and have a very smalitop. It is one of the best forthe market gardener and for table use. Schindler’s Crescent City Beet. Improved Early Blood Turnip— An extra selected stock of blood turnip, hav- ing larger, coarser tops and roots than the De- troit Dark Red, and requiring a considerably longer time to mature. Excellent for summer and autumn use, Silver Beet or Swiss Chard—this variety is cultivated for its large succulent leaves, which are‘used for the same purposes as Spinach. It is very popular in the New Orleans market. -MANCELS AND SUCAR BEETS FOR STOCK FEEDING. Mammoth Prize Long RedMan- gel—This is the heaviest cropping and largest of all Mangels. The roots grow from one half to two thirds above the surface and are frequently two or more feet in length by six inches in diameter. Dark richly colored foliage; skin bright dark red; flesh white with veined rings of rose pink. Golden Tankard Mangel —A smooth and uniform variety,the roots being of large diameter tapering quickly at the bottom, which is quite broad, with only a small tap root, It grows largely above the soil and is easily harvested. The roots are very solid and the flesh a rich deep yellow; it yields an enor- mous bulk on good lands. Give our Seeds a trial and be convinced that what we say are facts. 14 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Golden Globe Mangel— This vari- ety has exceedingly small tops and few leaves; uniformly globe Shaped, having a very small tap and few side roots, Color of skin deep orange . yellow; =: flesh white and of ex- eZ == cellent quality, . The Lp P-PPP roots grow almost en- 7 SS tirely above ground, making them admir- ably adapted to shallow ground and ‘easy to harvest. — ae SCHINDLER'S == — ———— SS SZ SH ——— French White Sugar, Red VTop —This is the sort most largely grown for stock feeding in Europe, where the superior feeding value of the Sugar beéts over the coarse Mangel Wurzel is generally recognized, This sort is sorich in sugar that it is sometimes grown for sugar factories, We do not recommend it for this pur- pose, but doas a most profitable crop for feeding stock. The numerous green leaves are quite erect and the elongated, egg-shaped root is tinged with red at the top. It is very hardy and productive, yielding about twenty tons to the acre. BROCCOLI. Although originating from a very distinct type, the modern improved sorts of Broccoli can scarcely be distinguished from cauliflower; the points of difference being that they are generally taller and the heads more divided. The culture is the sameas that given for cauliflower. (See yage 22.) : Early Large White French —tThe best vari- S ety. Heads white, very compact and hard, continuing Golden Tankard Mangel. firm fora long time, A hardy, vigorous, easily grown sort, Schindler’s Seeds are the best. ; FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 15 They should be treated in all respects like winter cab- bage or kale. We offer a carefully grown strain, very hardy, and giving compact round sprouts of large size and = SCHINDLER'S ———— init Tun ' BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Improved Half Dwarf 7 he plants, F which are very hardy, grow two or three feet high, and _ pro- duce from the sides of the stalk numerous little sprouts which resemble very small cabbages, one or two inches in diam- eter. The leaves should be _ bro- “so ken down in the fall, to give the little heads more room to grow. Brussels Sprouts. good quality. BORECOLE OR CURLED KALE. Dwart Curled or Scotch Kale. Dwarf Curled Kale —A vegetable highly es- teemed in the northern part of Europe, but very little culti- vated in this country. for the table. It requires frost to make it good Treated the same as cabbage, CABBACE. For several years Cabbage Seed has been a leading spec- ialty with us. w proved stock seed. There is none more reliable, none that Our Cabbage Seeds are all grown from ap- can be more implicitly depended upon to give planters uniformly satisfactory results. Culture. The requisites for complete success are: First, good seed; this plantis largely depen- dent upon the best seeds for its success; no sa- tisfactory results can possibly be obtained from poor stock, Second, rich, well prepared ground, Third, frequent and a thorough cul- tivation, A heavy, moistand rich loam is most suitable. It should be highly manured and worked deep. Cabbage is sown here al- most every month of the year, but the seed for the main crop should be sown from July to September. The Superior Flat Dutch and Stein’s Flat Dutch are the two bést varieties. For a succession, seed can be’ sown till November. The main crop for Spring should be sown beginning of October to end of November, The raising of Cabbage for Spring has become quite an item of late years. Stein’s Early Flat Dutch, Superior Flat Dutch, Bruns- Buy our Seeds once and you will buy them all the time. 16 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL wick, Crescent City and Succession should be sown a little earlier than the Early Summer— the latter kind not till November, but inframe, so the young plants can be protected against cold weather, which we generally have between December and January. After the middle of January setting out can be commenced with. These early varieties of Cabbage require spe- cial fertilizing to have them large, Early var- ieties are sown during the winter and early spring, Cabbage is a very important crop, and one of the best paying for the market gardener. It requires more work and attention than most people are willing to give, to raise Cabbage plants during the months of July and August. The most successful gardeners in raising cab- bage plants sow the seeds thinly in seed beds, and water several times during the day; in fact the seed bed is never allowed to get dry from the sowing of the seed till large enough to transplant. Thereisno danger in doing this, of scalding the plants, as many would suppose; but on the contrary, the plants thrive well, and so treated, will be less liable to be attacked by cabbage flies, as they are too often disturbed during the day. Hammond’s Slug Shot and Tobacco dust scattered between the plants and in the walks between the beds isa preventive against the fly and worms, FIRST EARLY CABBACES. Early Jersey Wakefield—tThe ear- liest and hardest heading of extra early cab- bages. Best for home garden for extra early erop, Our Stockis grown and selected with -Charleston or Large Wakefield Cabbage. the greatest care, and there is none better, and there are few as good, Heads conical, very compact, solidand of excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact habit make it the best for Early Spring planting. Charleston, on Large Wakefield —A strain of Wakefield in which the plant is larger, and alittle later, the head larger and not so pointed. On account of the fine, solid heads of this variety it is deservedly very po- pular with market gardeners and shippers to follow the Jersey Wakefield, which is only a few days earlier than this splendid variety. Early Dwari Flat Dutch Cabbage. Schindler’s Extra Early Flat Dutch—The earliest flat headed variety. A wonderfully compact plant, with few outer leaves, so that a great number of fine, solid heads can be {produced on an acre, Al- though it does not come to full maturity as early as Jersey Wakefield, it becomes solid enough for useSabout as early, and is by far the best early sort for those markets that demand a large, round or flat cabbage. The plant is vigorous, with short stem. The leaves are large, broad, and of peculiar light green color. The heads are oval, and very large for the size of the plant, nearly equaling those of the later kinds. Splendid for Spring crop. Early York — Heads small, heart- shaped firm and tender; of very erect and dwarf habit, so that they may be srown fifteen or eighteen inches apart. Merchants write to us for special priceston seeds in large quantities. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 17 Early Large York—Suc- ceeds the Early York, It is of larger size, about ten days later: more robust and bears the head better. Early Winningstadt — One of the best for general use, being very hardy and sure to head . forming a hard pointed head = when most sorts fail. Those who have failed with other kinds can hope to succeed with this, it seems to suffer less from the cabbage worm than any other sort. Plant very compact, with short, thick leaves. Heads regular, conical, very hard and keep well both summer and winter. It is the hardiest, not only as regards frost, but will suffer less from excessive wet, drought, insects or disease, than any other sec- ond early sort, and will give a fair crop of heads when others fail, SFP All Seasons Cabbage. All Seasons—tThis is the sort generally grown on Long Island for the New York mar- ket. Heads very large, round, often nearly spherical, but usually somewhat flattened; very solid and of the best quality, keeping as wellas the winter sorts. Plants very vigorous and sure heading; leaves large, smooth, with dense bloom. Remarkable for ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. Fotler’s EarlyBrunswick- This cer- tainly is one of the very best second early sorts Early Winningstadt Cabbage. in cultivation, particularly for the home gar- den. Plants have very short stems and large leaves, which start from the stem horizontally, but turn upward about the head. Head large, very flat, compact and solid, and of fine quali- ty. We have taken pains to have our stock free from the longer stemmed, coarse plants, often seen in in- ferior stocks of this variety, Impreved Early Sum- mer—tThis cabbage is not quite so largeas the Brunswick; for fall it can be sown in August; for Spring, in November and as late as January. It heads up very uni- | form and does not produce many outside leaves, It is hardier than the Brunswick and stands the cold and heat better. Early Dwarf Flat Dutch Cabbage — This is one of the earliest cabbages for its size. It is a sure header, very regular and well adapted for ship- ping. Itis planted, exclusive of all other kinds, by some of the largest cabbage growers in this vicinity, One of the best varieties if sown in!September and October for an early Spring crop. Crescent City Flat Dutch—One of the largest and best of the late market sorts, A strain of Late Flat Dutch Cabbage in which the plants are very vigorous andhardy. The leaves are very large and broad; and stem of moderate height; the head large and very solid, A hardy and very sure heading sort. Always forms 4 large, handsome head, which keeps better than Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name. 18 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL most sorts, Particularly desirable for those who wish to raise large quantities of eabbage for winter crop, Two weeks earlier than Sup- erior Flat Dutch, All Head Early Cabbage. All Head Early Cabbage — Is the earliest of all large cabbage; it produces deep flat heads, which are remarkably solid, uniform in color, form and size, It grows so free from spreading leaves, that 500 to a 1000 more heads can be grown to the acre; than any other large sized cabbage. Frotscher’s Superior Large Late Flat Dutch Cabbage—tThis variety is st MM GLE Succession Cabbage ee EEE eee sown by almost all the largest cabbage growers in this vicinity for a winter and late spring crop. It makes a large, solid head and keeps longer in the field without bursting than any other kind. The strain of seed we offer is grown from the old original stock, by one of the most responsible growers in Long Island, and we guarantee none better can be had. This is almost the only variety used by the large truckers in this vicinity for their first sowing in July and August. Autumn Giant or World-Beater —An extremely large and solid heading cab- bage for winter and late spring crop, It is of strong growth, with an abundance of dark bluish green leaves, growing closely around the large flat heads, In good soil it will produce enormous heads, It is far superior to Marble- head Mammoth, as it is more uniform in growth and better than that variety. ‘Improved American Savoy—The best of all the Savoys, either for home use or the market, and surest to head, The heads are larger, more solid and in every way better than sorts called Perfection, Green Globe or Drumhead Savoy. The plants are vigorous, very sure heading and even more densely and uniformly curled than the Early Dwarf Ulm Savoy; the heads are globular and of the very best quality. Large Late American Drum- head—A specially se lected strain of this standard variety for the main crop. It is pro- ductive and of best quality, and finds a ready sale. Almost similar to Superior Flat Dutch, Henderson’s Suc- cession — This sort produces large, round, flattened heads which are of uniform size, very hard and of fine tex- ture, and weigh from 10 to 15 pounds, Itisa good keeper and ship- per, of fine quality and certain to head, even in the most unfavorable seasons. A general fa- vorite with gardeners Do you want to make a success in gardening? If so, buyiyour seeds from us, FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 19 and large growers. It is a splendid cabbage for sowing in October, for a Spring crop, Our strain of seed cannot be excelled, Mammoth Rock Red — This is the best largest heading red cab- bage ever introduced, and much better than the stock offered as Red Drumhead. No one should plant the latter as long as .our strain of Mam- moth Rock Red can be obtained. The plant is large, with numerous Crescent City Flat Dutch Cabbage. spreading leaves. The head is large, round, Hellatider on menish Ball HeadiG@abbage very solid and of deep red color, Ninety- eight per cent. of the plants will form extra fine heads. Hollander or Danish Ball Head —This is one of the best for growing for’ dis- tant markets or for late spring use, The plant is vigorous, rather compact-growing,j-with a longer fstem than most American sorts] and Improved American Savoy Cabbage. exceedingly bardy, not only resists in cold,. 20 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL -but--also dry weather; it3fma- tures its head a little later than the Flat Dutch, The leaves are large, very thick, bluish-green covered with whitish-bloom, The head is round, of less diame- ter than that of the Flat Dutch, but very solid. The leaves of the head are very thick, white and tender and not only overlap or pass by each other more than those of most sorts, but are so tightly drawn as to form an ex- eeedingly solid head, which stands shipment better and ar- rives at its destination in more attractive shape than those of any other late sort. In quality itis one of the best, being very white, crisp and tender. CARROTS. Culture. Requires a sandy loam, well manured the previous year, and deeply spaded up. Should be sown in drills ten to twelve inches apart, 80 the plants can be worked after they are up. Gardeners here generally sow them broad-cast and often the roots are small from being crow- ded too much together. Early Scarlet Horn Carrots. Early Scarlet Horn—A short, stumpy variety of medium size, very early and of fine flavor. Good for family garden, Schindler’s Seeds are the best. GES é WA Rin., | = Early Half Long Scarlet Chantenay Carrots. Improved Early Half-Long Scarlet—tThisis also known as the French Intermediate, It is a very popular variety, not only in France but with all market gard- eners of this country. Itis two weeks later than the Early Horn, but of twice its size; of scarlet color, beautiful tapering form, and ex- ceedingly delicate in flavor. Knowing its great superiority as a market variety, we have made continued selections of both form and color, and have a stock that cannot be surpassed. We regard it as the most profitable market variety, won Early Half-Long Scarlet Chan- temay—Tops medium size; necks small; roots tapering slightly but uniformly stump FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 21 rooted and smooth; color deep orange-red; flesh ering gradually from the shoulder to the tip very crisp and tender, Although this isa of the root, 1t is valuable forits great pro- medium early sort, itfurnishesrootsofuseable ductiveness and its rich red color and sweet size as early as any, isa heavy cropperand is flavor. Itis one of the finest carrots for the undoubtedly one of the best for both the market, as well as the family garden. market and private garden, while its great pro- ductiveness makes it very desirable asa field sort. SAS) REY Danvers Carrots. Danvers—Grown largely on account of its great productiveness and adaptability to all classes of soil, Tops medium sized, coarsely divided. The smooth and handsome roots are deep orange, of medium length, tapering uni- formly to a blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp, tender and of adeep orange color. Thisis a popular field variety, and although the roots are shorter, they produce as large a bulk as the longer field sorts, and are more easily har- vested. 2 SS = = SS iS 2 \3 ' St. Valery Carrot. St. Valery—This is the most popular POESE ED EEE ot variety with the market gardeners and ship- Improved Long Orange—tThe most pers in this vicinity, The roots grow very popular of the older sorts forfarm use on mel- regular and smooth; they are of good size, be- lowsoil. Animprovement obtained by years ing from ten to twelve inches in length and of careful selection of the best formed and two to three inches in diameter at the top, tap- deepest colored roots of the old Long Orange, Purity, Quality and Reliability is our motto. ee ee 22 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Roots comparatively shorter than the Long Orange, and smoother, but so uniform and true that the bulk of the crop will be greater. ber ere ay 4 te 5G i ane i oie 4 = oan Be 4 he ioe ast ate. G4 a. ” ¢ £ / vis ae kare SA, aS = 1 Agi Oe he Se Sasa ie sey . Improved Long Orange Carrots. Guerande, or Ox Heart—Topssmall for the size of the roots, which are compara- tively short; but often reach a diameter of 7 inches,, terminating abruptly in a small tap root. Flesh, bright orange, fine grained and sweet. This is a desirable variety for soil so hard and stiff that longer growing sorts would not thrive in it, When young, excellent for table use, and when mature, equally good for stock. Hie ees CAULIFLOWER. The Cauliflower, although one of the most delicious vegetables, is but little grown except by professional gardeners, because of the er- roneous notion that it is so difficult to grow, that only skilled gardeners can produce it, Anyone may be reasonable certain of success with this most desirable vegetable if he care- fully follows the cultural directions given be- low: Culture. The soil for Cauliflower should be like that for cabbage, but it is better if made richer than is ordinarily nsed for that crop, giving a rich pasture or clover field the preference, A Schindler’s Seeds are the best. strong loam, neither too clayey nor too sandy, is best. Plenty of good manure, horse manure being considered best, must be well incorpo- rated with the soil, and the latter be brought into the highest state of tilth, No application, however, can be more necessary or more use- ful than that of cultivator and hoe. For late crop sow at same time as for late cabbage, and treat in the same manner. The Italian and Large Algiers varie- ties should be sown from April till July; the latter month and June is the best time to sow the Early Giant. During July, August, September and October, the Le Normands, Half Early Paris and Erfurt can be sown, but in this section the Algiers has the preference and is considered the best of All. For spring crop the Italian kinds do not answer, but the Algiers and Half Early Paris can be sown at the end of December and during January, in a bed protected from frost, and may be transplanted into the open ground during February and as late as March. If we have a favorable season, and not too dry, they will be very fine; but if the heat sets in soon, the flowers will not attain the same size as those obtained from seeds sown in fall, and which head during December and January. Half Early Paris—A most excellent French variety, with good sized, uniform, close heads, which are tender and delicious, Splen- did for market gardeners, Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt—\Simi- lar in all respects to ‘‘Early Snowball,” and nearly as early. It will give excellent results either in the home garden or for market use. Early Italian Giant Cauliflower. Early Italian Giant—A distinct and valuable late variety, The heads are very large, extremely white, firm and compact, and Give them a trial. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 23 Schindler’s Early Snowball Cauliflower. being well protected by foliage, remain along time fit for use. The plants should be started and transplanted early in the season to insure their full development. Schindler’s Early Snowball—An extra Early variety, that forms exceedingly large, compact, round, very white and curd- = ia iA I VF Large Algiers Cauliflower like heads which are developed earlier than any other variety. Very good sort for plan- ting for late Spring crop, if sown in December and Januaryin cold frames, The seed we of- fer of this variety cannot be excelled for purity and quality, Large Al- Siers—A valu- able late sort, sure to head, of the best quality and very popu- lar with market gardeners every- Plant is large, but of up- where, right growth, the leaves protecting the heads so that they will endure uninjur- ed a frost that would ruin other One of the very best of the late kinds, sorts. Buy our Seeds once and you will buy them all the time. 24 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Se CLL T TCAD ETC eS Le Normand@’s Short Stem—Plant hardy, compact growing, sure heading, and producing many leaves, which protect the close, solid curd, keeping it well blanched. Stands more heat than most other kinds, CELERY. Culture. Sow in May and June for early transplant- ing, and in August and September for a later crop. Sow thinly and shade during the hot months. When the plants are six inches high, transplant into trenches about four inches deep, nine wide and two and half feet apart, made very rich by digging in rotten manure. Plants should be from 6 to 8 inches apart. When planted out during the hot months, the trenches require to be shaded, which is gen- erally [done by spreading cotton cloth over them; latanniers will answer the same purpose. Celery requires plenty of moisture, and water- ing with soapsuds, or liquid manure, will ben- efitzthe plants a great deal. When tall enough, it should be banked up with earth from both sides in order to bleach it for the market. —= \y x Golden Yellow Large Solid,‘ oz Golden Self-Blanching—This fis the best celery for early use. Critical gardeners depend upon our stock of this sort to produce their finest early celery. Plants of a yellowish- green color, but as they mature the inner’stems and leaves turn a beautiful goldeng yellow, which adds much to their attractiveness® and makes the work of blanching much easier, The handsome color, crispness, tenderness, free- dom from stringiness and fine nutty? flavor; of this variety make it only necessary to} be"tried in order to establish it as the standard foffex- cellence as an early sort. White Plume-While we are fully'aware that this variety has great merit as an early market sort, being as early as any,}{and' very attractive when fit for use, yet we do not think that it compares favorably with jthe?Golden Yellow Solid, either in flavor or solidity, or that it will remain in condition[for usefas long afteritis earthed up. Plants§light yellowish- green, with tips of leaves almost white, and require to be earthed up but a short time be- fore they are in condition for use. Where a fine appearing celery at a mini- A mum amount offlabor is the ob- Ke, _© ject, this variety will give?entire satisfaction. An Jmproved White Plume with longer stems is being offered, but careful comparison with our stock shows CELERY. White Plume. Dwarf Large Ribbed. Perfection Heartwell. Dwarf Golden Heart, Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name. ~ FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 25 — that it is not equal in quality or so desirable as that we offer. Dwarf Golden Heart—One of the most desirable of the golden varieties; stalks large, with a beautiful Golden Yellow Heart; is solid, crisp and of rich flavor; is one of the most desirable market varieties, Perfection Heartwell—A fine flavor- ed, crisp and tender variety, |The stalks are medium sized, round, very solid, crisp, tender, white and of exceedingly fine and nutty flavor. Excellent for market as well as family garden. Dwarf Large-Ribbed or Kala- mazoo—Dwarf, white, stiff variety, close habit, solid and crisp; of fine quality; ribs un- usually large and broad. Giant Pascal—tThis is a green-leaved variety developed from the Golden Yellow Large Solid, and is an excellent sort for fall and winter use, It blanches very quickly toa beautiful yellowish-white color, is very solid and crisp and ofa fine nutty flavor, The stalks grow broad and thick, a single plant making a large bunch, Withrich soil and high culture this variety will be wholly satisfactory, Large White Solid—A large sized, vigorous growing variety; Stalks white, round, very crisp: perfectly solid and of ‘superior flavor, —_— f - ey Giant Pascal Celery. New Golden Self-Blanching Celery. Soup, or Cutting Celery—This varie- ty is adapted to sowing thick in rows and cut- ting when three or four inches high, to use for soup flavoring, It can be cut repeatedly and will furnish a succession throughout the season. Celery Seed for Flavoring—0z., de; 4 Ib., 15e; Ib.,, 40ce. CELERIAC. OR TURNIP ROOTED CELERY. Culture. Sow the seed at the same season and give the same treatment as common celery, Trans- plant the young plants to moist, rich soil, in rows two feet apart and 6 inches apart in the row. Give thorough culture, As the roots are the edible portion of this vegetable, it is not necessary to earth up or ‘‘handle” it. After- the roots have attained a diameter of two- inches or over, they are fit for use. The root of this-celery is turnip-shaped andi tender, having a sweeter taste and stronger: flavor than other varieties. It is used. prin-- Our New Orleans Market Cucumber is the Market Gardeners and Shippers. choice: 26 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Turnip] Rooted Celery. cipally for seasoning meats and soups, If boiled like potatoes, peeled, sliced and seas- oned like potato salad, makes a delicious dish when served cold. CHERVIL. An annual for flavoring; resembles parsley, but the foliage is much smaller and finer: has a strong aromatic taste and is used extensively here for flavoring and seasoning soups, es- pecially oyster soup; also gives a pleasant taste when used in lettuce salad. Should be sown broadcast in fall for winter and spring cutting and in January and February for summer use. COLLARDS. Georgia, Southern or Creole—A cabbage-like plant which forms a large, loose, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall-stem, Freezing does not injure, but rather improves its quality. Sow thick in drills, in rich ground, transplanting when four inches high, or sow in drills where the plants areto remain, and thin to two or three feet apart in the row, when of proper size. In the south sow from January to May and August to October. CORN-SALAD. This small salad is used during the winter and early spring months as a substitute for lettuce. It should be sown broadcast in drills nine inches apart during fall and winter. CHIVES. Chives are very hardy and perennial mem- bers of the onion family, They are grown ex- clusively for their tops. Planted in clumps in any garden soil, they grow rapidly, and in- creases so as to render a division necessary, The tops appear very early in spring and can be cut throughout the season, They are fine for flavoring steaks and salads of all kinds. CRESS. Is used as a salad in winter and spring; it is generally sown in the fall and early spring, broadcast or in drills six inches apart. Gray Seeded Early Winter—A variety that does well on upland and produces a large cluster of leaves similar to those of the Water Cress in appearance ana quality. It is quite hardy and thrives best in the cool autumn months, True Water—tThis is quite a distinct variety of Cress with small oval leaves, and only thrives when its roots and stems are sub- merged in water. It is one of the most deli- cious of small salads and should be planted whenever a suitable place can be found. A Suggestion to the Gardener. The following are the most Jmproved varieties of seeds which we have found proven by experienced market garden- ers to be the best adapted for our sec- tion, and strongly recommend them to those who desire to grow the Bust and in which thereis always the greatest profit for the Trucker. French Market GreenPod Bush Beans, Extra Early Refugee Bush Beans, Frotcher’s Superior Flat Dutch Cab- bage, Schindler’s Succession Cabbage, Large Algiers Cauliflower, St. Valery Carrot, Golden Self Blanching Celery, New Orleans Market Cucumber, Schind- ler’s Improved Early White Spine Cn- cumber, White French Market Corn, Mexican June Corn, Trocadero Lettuce (French Stock), Schindler’s Imp. Early Market Lettuce, New Orleans Market Musk Melon, Lone Star Water Melon, French Market Okra, Creole Onion, Red and White Bermuda Onion (Teneriffe Grown), Long Brightest Scarlet Radish, Early Scarlet Turnip Radish (White Tipped), Improved Purple Top Globe Turnip, Schindler’s Favorite Tomato, Schindler’s Beauty Tomato. “Purity, Quality and Reliability,” our motto. if y FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. SELECTED SEED CORN OF THE FINEST QUALITY. The Farmer and Planter can never exercise too much care in the selection of seed corn for planting; as over half that sold in the various stores is nothing more than the ordinary qua- lity for feeding purposes, but possibly better screened. We have made Seed Corn one of our Specialties and send out samples which are perfect in both their appearance and growth, and will venture to say that there is no brand of seed corn more sought after than ours. In husking we select the finest and purest ears, and when thoroughly dry take of the small points before shelling; our samples are then thoroughly tested to insure growth, this con- tinued selection has increased both the size of the ear and grain of every variety of seed corn we sell. Culture. A rich, warm, alluvial soil is best, but ex- cellent corn can be raised on any good, or- dinary soil if it is deeply and thoroughly worked before planting, Plant in hills about three feet apart, drop four or five grains and thin out to two or three. Give frequent and thorough but shallow cultivation until tassels appear; plant for a succession from February to July. Res na AAT, % DS ea 8 0 Ww are gee aM \ way Early French Market Corn. i Improved Early Leaming Corn. Schindler & Co’s Seeds are the Gardeners Choice. rr ) f \ | i f ) i i \ y i 1 , q \ ‘ Nt ve Walt 4 My ‘ A Wael As { alii, { y . Q y Y f ek hh Br || i yl i) v U UJ ¥ 4 wis ‘() ei’, MA, \ \ mg Akan, ii, i | \, ANY: Aba ip We ) A a 27 es SCHINDLER & CO.’*8 GARDEN MANUAL Adams Extra Early Corn—this is one of the earliest varieties and is only planted by the market gardener here for the first corn for market; but it produces very small ears and is unsalable when the Second early varie- ties come in, Large Early Adams—tThis is one of the leading varieties planted for our market, as it produces large sized and well filled ears and comes into market about two weeks later than Extra Early Adams, Early French Market—tThis variety of corn has become very popular with our market gardeners, as itis very early and productive, maturing about ten days later than Large Adams, It produces large, fine, small- grained, well-filled ears, Itis one of the best early corns ever introduced and is worthy a trial. White St. Charles Corn—Itis alittle later than Champion White Pearl, but makes a fine crop for a late market; it is very produc- tive and produces large, uniform and well filled ears of small grain and pure white. It is planted extensively here for the market. Champion White Pearl — This is one of the best late varieties for market; it is very productive and produces large, uniform and well filled ears of small grain and pure white. Itis planted extensively here for the ‘market. Schindler’s White Snowflake Corn—tThis is considered one of the best white field varieties ever introduced in the South. Itis far superior to any other and is especially adapted for this section, The stalks grow from seven to eight feet and produce two good size ears each, the cob of which is very small and grains deep. Itis a splendid corn for shelling and of fine quality for roasting ears. Makes a first class meal. Iowa Silver Mine—tThe lowa Silver Mine is a splendid new white corn. It has no barrenstalks; the ears are very even in size, being but little smaller at the tip than at the butt and corn is well filled out over the tip. The grain is rather large, pointed, silvery white in color and flinty, Splendid for making meal and not easily liable to the weevil as other white corn, It is well worthy of a trial, Hickory King — This is _ the largest grained and smallest cobbed corn ever intro- duced, It produces from two to four ears to the stalk and makes splendid corn for roasting ears as well as for stock. Schindler’s Seeds are always Pure and Reliable. wget) PANTS t Iowa Silver Mine Corn. Mexican June Corn, (Pure).—A white variety of recent introduction; it is a native of the arid regions of Mexico and therefore stands our summer heat and droughts, better than any other corn grown. It is prolific and the stalks produce an abundance of fodder. 30 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Has become very popular with the large Plan- ters in Louisiana and Texas for late planting. Makes fine roasting ears for a late market, Improved Early Leaming—tThe Leaming is the earliest Yellow Dent Corn in cultivation ripening in from ninety to one hundred days from the time of planting; its extreme earliness, productiveness and fine quality has made it very popular with the farmers, and especially with those in the lo- calities where the seasons are short. It is not hard and flinty like most yellow corn, but sweet and nutritious and makes excellent feed and meal, Ears large, with deep, large grains and well covered by the shuck, Improved Early Golden Dent— The great advantage of the Improved Golden — Dent over all other varieties is for its earliness, productiveness, beautiful ears, deep grain, small cob, and for the superior quality of the mealit makes. It was introduced by us a few years ago. It is not quite as productive a variety as the Chester County Gourd, but we regard it as far superior, It is earlier, requires less strength of ground, and makes a fine quality of golden meal. Those who desire to Culture. Cucumbers need a rich soil, Plantin hills from three to four feet apart; the hills should be made rich with well decomposed manure, and eight to ten seeds should be planted in each hill, and covered about one half inch deep; when well up, thin out to four plants in the hill till the vines meet, When the spring is dry the plants have to be watered, else do not keep in bearing long, They can be planted from March tillJuly. A great many Cucum- bers are planted here in February, or even sooner, and are protected by small boxes with a pane of glass on top, These boxes are re- moved during the day and put back in the evening. When days are cloudy and cold, the plants are kept covered. In case of lice making CUCUMEER. plant the best field corn should select it; the grains are very deep, cobs very thin and will shell more to a given weight of corn on the cob than any other variety. Stowell’s Evergreen Sugar—tThis standard main crop variety excels all other sorts in sweetness and productiveness. Itisa fine corn for family use; in fact the best for table use of the entire lot, although quite late. Early Mammoth Sugar—tThe lar- gest of all Sugar varieties producing perfect ears of immense size, having from twelve to sixteen rows, a fine market variety and follows the Early Sugarin ripening. Sweet and deli- cious. For sale in ears only; Price 10c, each; 3 ears for 25c. Give it a trial, Yellow Creole Corn, (Genuine).— This is one of the best varieties of yellow field corn for growing a general crop in the South- ern States. It stands the heat and drought better than any other variety, (excepting the Mexican June) ever introduced; it makes a fine large well-filled ear and is weevil-proof, It is splendid for stock, is also fine for roasting ears and makes a fine meal, having a flinty grain, It matures in about 90 days, Schindler’s Improved White Spine Cucumber. appearance use Tobacco Dust or Slug Shot. Schindler’s Improved White Spine—This is an improvement over all other White Spines, The fruits are almost cy- lindrical in form, slightly pointed at the ends and handsome in appearance, being perfectly smooth and not ridged as in other strains, The vines are of vigorous growth and enorm- Try the wonder of the 20th Century The Davis Perfect Cucumber, see page 32. a FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 31 ously productive. The fruits retain their dark green col- or longer than any other variety of White Spine. New Orleans Market— This is one of the leading cucumbers planted by the market gar- deners for market as well as for ship- ping; in fact it is the only kind used by the local shippers, if they can be had; It produces = Prolific Pickling Cucumber. fruit from 6 to 10 inches and sometimes 14 inches long, of a dark green color which it retains longer than any other sort. In shape it is round and tapers at oneend. Thestock of seed we offer is grown from selected stock; none better to be had. Early Cluster — Early, short and prickly; it bears in clusters. Medium size and of a pale green color. Prolific Pickling — A slim and slender pickle, from 3 to 5 inches long, covered with black hairy spines. The fruits are of the deepest, green, which combined with its brittle crisp- ness renders it an ideal pickle. When in the pickling stage the cucumbers show nosign of seed. Long Green Turkey— A long variety attaining a length of from fifteen to eighteen inches when well grown. Very fine and productive. Japanese Climbing — While all cucumbers are running vines, yet this variety is much New Orleans Market Cucumber. more creeping, or climbing in its habit, so much so that it quickly climbs on poles or trellis in the same manner as the Pole Lima bean, Itis entirely distinct. The quality is splendid. Itis well adapted for pickling, as well as for slicing for salads, The great ad- vantage of having a cucumber which can be trained on a pole or a fence will be apparent to all. Fine for family garden, Where space is an object; it is quite an acquisition, Japanese Climbing Cucumber. See the new Cucumber, “Davis Perfect,’ on page 32. 32 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Long Green Turkey. Davis Perfect Cucumber This is one of the finest strain of Cucumber ever produced — the ‘:Davis Perfect.’, It grows as well under glass as in the open ground. It is an ideal Cucum- ber for the truck-farmer and shipper, as it holds its dark, glossy, green color and brittleness long after being cut. It averages in length from ten to fifteen inches. It is as early as the earliest White Spine, but is much heavier in yield than any other variety. It is & shy seeder, and what few seeds it has are very soft when the cueumber is fit for table use, making it exceptionally fine for eating. As a forcing cucumber the ‘‘Davis Perfect” has no equal. Its symmetrical shape, excellent eating qualities, color and productiveness place it on the market without a rival. To obtain the best results for forcing under glass the plants should be placed about five (5) feet apart, as it is a very vigorous grower and if planted too close together will not do as well, Hundreds of bushels of the out-of-door grown product were shipped to Northern Markets during the past season and were sold for hot- house cucumbers at an enormous profit to the growers; as they so closely resembled the hot- FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 33 house product, that experts had difficulty in telling the difference. It is a strong grower and is therefore able to resist the Cucumber disease which destroys many of the best forcing varieties. We heartily recommend its trial by all ‘‘Cuke” growers, and confidently predict it will become the leading variety on future markets, as its fine qualities become known. Early Frame—this is an early variety and cultivated to a limited extent; is of a deep green color, but turns yellow quickly, There- fore itis only good for family use and pickling, West India Gherkin—This is an oval variety, smallin size. When grown to its full size it can be stewed with meat. In fact, this is the only use made of it about New Orleans. EGG@ PLANT. Culture. The seed should be sown in hot-beds in the early part of January. When a couple ofinches » high they should be transplanted into another frame, so that the plants may become strong and robust. When warm enough generally during March, the plants can be planted in the open ground, about two and a half feet apart. This vegetable is very profitable in the south, and extensively cultivated. #New] Orleans Market—tThis is the market-gardener’s favorite and is almost ex- L—=_ clusively grown here for the local market and for shipping purposes. It produces fruit of a large size, oval in shape and dark purple in color, also very productive. It ispreferable to any other variety, as it stands our summer heat better and is always a sure cropper and a good shipper, as it seldom rots. New York Market—A fine sort for shipping. Plants of strong growth with large foliage and in rich soil, productive; the fruit is of large size with smooth and glossy deep purple skin. It is splendid fora general crop, SSS => —e NY pF Cor’ Ana aA Ba chee Se > \\ ————e ——— ES 1 ; SS a2222 New Orleans Market Egg Plant. 34 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL ENDIVE. Culture. A salad plant whichis very popular and much cultivated for the market, principally for sum- mer use. It can be sownin drills a foot apart, and when the plants are well up, thinned out till about eight inches apart. Or it can be sown broadcast thinly and transplanted the same as lettuce. When the leaves are large enough, say about eight inches long, tie them up for blanching, to make them fit for the table, This can only be done in dry weather, otherwise the leaves are apt to rot. For sum- = mer use do not sow before the end ofMarcb, crtg mee eee as if sown sooner, the plants will run into seed GARLIC. very early. Sow fora succession during the and Novemberin drills two or three feet apart, spring and summer months, For winter use about six inches in the drill and about an inch sow in September and October. pak __ deep. In the Spring they are taken up and SS strings are made to contain 50 heads and are Ne then hung up in a dry airy place to cure, after Nj which they are shipped to market, — SEN KOHL-RABI, OR TURNIP- ROOTED CABBACE. Culture. This vegetable is very popular with the = cultivated here. Itis used for soups, or pre- ' pared in the same manner as Cauliflower. For late fall and winter use it should be sown from Green Curled Endive. Green Curled—Is the most desirable kind, as it stands more heat than the other sorts, and is the favorite market variety. Broad-leaved Batavian or Esca- rolle—Used asa salad. This is grown quite extensively here of late for shipping, as it car- ries better than any other variety. CARLIC. This is a vegetable which is used to a great extent in the South, especially in Louisiana. It is used chiefly by the foreign population, to flavor stews, roasts and various other dishes; also eaten by Italians with bread and salt, In the past few years it has come in demand more than any other culinary ingredient, It grows splendidly in ourState and Southern Mississippi produces fine heads,and is largely cultivated,in spite of the fact that large quantities are im- ported here from Spain and Italy. It is eulti- vated like onions; should be plantedin October . Vienna-Koh}Rabi. Schindler & Go's Seéds ‘até the’ Gaidéners choice. FOR 'THE SOUTHERN STATES. 35 the end of July till the middle of October; for spring use, during January and February, When the young plants are one month old transplant them in rows one foot apart, and about the same distance in the rows. They also grow finely if sown broad-cast and thinned out, Early White Vienna—tThis is the finest variety grown for market and shipping purposes; it makes a large sized bulb or tuber and medium sized leaves and does not get stringy as quickly as other kinds; therefore it is preferable. Can also be used to grow under glass or in hot-beds. If troubled with flies or lice use tobacco dust or Slug Shot, Our strain is the finest that can be grown. LEEK. Cultnre. Belongs to the onion family. Sow the seed and care for the young plants as for onions, but they need more room in order to develop fully. When the young plant is about thesize of a goose quill, transplant to a prepared bed in rows one foot apart and four or five inches in tha row. Set the roots deep, and draw the earth to them jvhen cultivating, so that they may be well blanched by the time they are fit for use, / VANVARE () A Vy" GK : : = \ Monstrous Carentan Leek — =——— | London Flag —This is the variety gen- erally cultivated in this country. It is hardy and of good quality. Monstrous Carentan — The largest variety, often three inches in diameter, aud becoming very white and tender. A hardy and desirable sort. . Large American Flag—a variety which has become very popular with some market gardeners on account of its being lar- ger than the London Flag. Large Rouen — Stem very large but comparatively short; the leaf is very broad, covered with whitish bloom, Stands a long time in condition for use. LETTUCE. Culture. There is no vegetable which is more univers- ally used than this, and yet, comparatively few people ever eat really good lettuce, as that ob- tainable in the market is generally of the poorer but more showy varieties,and so wilted as to be inferior to well grown heads of the better sorts, fresh and crisp from the garden. We earnestly urge all of our readers who can do so, to grow their own lettuce and use of the following varieties. Lettuce is sown here during the whole year by the market gardener. Of course it takes a great deal of labor to produce this vegetable during our hot summer months, and the fol- lowing instructions should be followed: Before sowing, soak the seeds for half an hour in water, take them out and put in a piece of cloth and place in cool spot—under the cistern,. or if convenient in an ice box. Keep the cloth moist, and in two or three days the seeds will sprout. Then sow them, It is best to do so in the evening, and give a good watering. . The richer and better the ground the larger the head will be. No finer lettuce is grown anywhere than in New Orleans during fall and spring. The seed should be sown broad- cast, when large enough, planted out in rows a foot apart and from eight to ten inches apart in rows. Early White Butterhead — Plants medium sized, with numerous round, smooth leaves which are of a beautiful yellow color, and very sweet and tender, They form medium sized, fairly solid heads which, when prepared __. for. the table, are exceedingly attractive in ‘ --appearanée, i , : Our Seeds..are Fresh, Reliable and: Trne-to name. 36 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL & re Da wis & Trocadero Lettuce. Improved Royal Cabbage—This is a popular variety. Heads light green, of large size, and about two weeks later than the White Butter, It is very tender and crisp; can be sown later in the spring than the foregoing kind and does not run to seed so quickly. Schindler’s Early Market—This is one of the best varieties for an all season Let- tuce; as it grows very quickly and produces large fine heads with a golden yellow heart and seldom goes to seed as other kinds do. Trocadero—tThis is a beautiful light green Lettuce and forms large, solid, tender heads, with few outside leaves, which are in- elined to curl. It is the leading variety planted a i AW vi ZT, we = ad a Schindler’s Early Market Lettuce. by the market gardeners and truckers here for shipping in the winter and spring; itis also very hardy. Our stock of seed cannot be sur- passed for its fine heading quality. New Orleans Improved Passion Lettuce. New Orleans Improved Pas- sion--A strong growing sort with large green leaves, marked with scattered brown dashes, It forms a very solid head of rich, creamy yellow leaves, which are very thick, tender and of splendid quality, This sort is very hardy and is extensively grown in winter for shipping and early market use. Big Boston, (Seed White).—A very po- pular variety with gardeners who want a large heading, forcing sort, apd also for out- door winter culture. The plants are large, very hardy and vigorous, with broad, com- A Our Seeds always give utmost satisfaction. paratively FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 37 smooth, thin and very hard leaves which are bright light green in color, and when well grown are quite tender, In- doors this forms a solid head, while outside it is less distinct- ively a heading Trianon, or Self-Folding Cos. sort. This, is Lettuce. grown in the south as a winter lettuce. Brown Dutch—An old sort noted for its hardiness. Leaves large, thick, green, tinged with brown. It always forms a large, solid head which is somewhat coarse looking, but the inner leaves are beautifully blanched, exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored. Desirable because of its hardiness and fine quality. Paris White Cos 02» Roman—tThe Cos lettuce differs entirely in shape from the other varieties, the head being elongated and of conicalfform, eight or nine inches in height, and five or six in diameter. The outer color- Paris White Cos, or Roman Lettuce. ing of this variety is yellowish-green. To reach perfection it should be tied up to in- sure bleaching, Used here extensively by the French and Italian population; splendid for table use and shipping. f2'Trianon or Self-Folding Cos—This variety is similar to White Paris Cos; but grows to very large size and produces compact bunches of long pointed leaves, which fold naturally and therefore require no tying to bleach as other sorts, MUSK MELON. Culture. Cultivate as recommend- ed for cucumbers, except that the hills should be six feet apart. Rich earth for the young plants is far better than manure, but if the latter must be used, see that it is well rotted and thoroughly mixed with the soil. If the plants grow very rank, more § and finer fruit will be se-| cured by pinching off the @ ends of the shoots when they are about three feet long. The quality of mel- ons of all varieties is large- ly dependent upon con- ditions of growth and rip- ening. Unhealthy vines or unfavorable weather pro- duces fruit of compara- tively poor flavor. Buy our Seeds once and you will buy them all the time. e — 38 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Rocky Ford — This musk melon is similar to the oval strain of Netted Gem. The strain here offered originated with the melon growers in the vicinity of Rocky Ford, Colorado, who have shipped this melon from that distant western point to eastern markets. The melons grown by them are so fine in quality as to outsell all others, and the demand for them has been far beyond the supply. Chicago Market — Fruit large, round or slightly oval with very yellow depressions and cov- ered with dense netting. Flesh green, medium texture, very thick and sweet. The variety isan im- provemert on Montreal and will Suit those who like a large, sweet, green-fleshed melon, Netted Nutmeg—Small oval melon, roughly netted, very early and of fine flavor. Early White J apan—LEarly sort of creamish white color, very sweet and of medium good variety for shipping. Osage Musk Melon— Cultivated exten- sively for shipping North; it is of small size and smooth skin, but is very attractive and deliciously sweet. Splendid for family use. Netted Citron-—-This is a medium sized melon, round in shape and roughly netted. Very sweet and musky in flavor, Emerald Gem Melon—The Emerald Gem is entirely unlike any other musk melon yet introduced. The melons are about the size of the Netted Gem, but, unlike that variety, Culture. In order to get good Water Mel- ons it is essential that the plants get a good start, and to this end itisimportantto prepare hills=3 about eight feetS* apart, by thor- oughly working into the soil an abundance of WATER New Orleans Market Musk Melon. the skin, while ribbed, is perfectly smooth, and of a very deep emerald green color. The flesh, which is thicker than any other native melon of the same size, is of a suffused salmon color, and ripens thoroughly to the thin green rind, which is distinctly defined- The flesh is peculiarly crystaline in appearance, and so very juicy, sweet and rich that it almcst drops to pieces. It matures very early, and is quite productive. New Orleans Market — One of the best melons that can be grown in the South for shipping as wellas family use. Of extra large size, sometimes averaging 16 pounds; very sweet and of high flavor. It is roughly netted and of greyish-green color; grown here extensively for this market; in fact the only melon grown in this section. Florida Favorite Water Melon. Schindler’s Seeds are the best for Purity and Quality. | : FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 39 well rotted manure, and plant the seed as soon as the ground becomes warm and dry. Frequent watering of the young plants with liquid manure will hasten their growth and help them get out of the way of insect pests. Georgia Rattlesmake—One of the oldest and most popular sorts, particularly in the South. Fruit cylindrical, square at the ends, smooth, distinctly striped and mottled light and dark green. Flesh bright scarlet and very sweet. Kolb Gem-—Vines of medium size, but remarkably vigorous and healthy, Leaves of medium size, deeply cut with a peculiar frilled edge. Fruit of the largest size, round or slightly oval, marked with irregular mottled stripes of dark and light green, Outer rind or shell exceedingly hard and firm, makingit a good sort for shipping long distances. Flesh bright red, solid, a little coarse, but sweet and tender. Dixie—A popular market Vine vigorous, large growing and hardy; fruit medi. um sized to large, about one-third longer than thick. Color of skin dark green, striped with a lighter shade; rind thin but tough; flesh bright scarlet, ripens closely to the rind, is of the best quality and free from the hard, coarse center which is so objectionable a feature of many shipping melons. -lee Cream —The old but extremely popu- lar home marketmelon. There is none better, nor a more handsome melon grown. It is medium in size, almost round; the skin a pale ereen, slightly mottled; flesh bright scarlet, fine-grained, solid to the center, sweet, crisp and melting. Its delicious flavor entitles it to the name. sort, Dixie Water Melon. Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name. 40 Sweet Heart Water Melon This melon is early, large, handsome, heavy and productive. The shape is oval, and color mottled light to very light green, Flesh bright red, solid, but tender and very sweet. We have a very fine stock grown from selected stock seed procured, from the originator, hence it is as pure and true as the original, Triumph—aA southern variety which has become very popu- lar with shippers. The fruit is uniformly large, nearly round, dark green, indistinctly striped with a lighter shade; rind thin and firm, making it an excel- lent shipper; flesh bright red and of good color. Florida Favorite—A very large, long melon, mottled dark green, with stripes of lighter shade. Rind thin but firm; flesh very bright, deep red; very sweet, tender and ex- cellent. A very popular variety in the South. SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Kolbs Gem Water Melon. One of the finest melons for family use. McIvers Wonderful Sugar Melon —The sweetest melon grown. Without asingle exception this is the sweetest water melon of all, The melons attain a great weight, are of a very handsome appearance, never Crack or lose their fine flavor inthe wettestseason. It Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar Water Melon. If you want to make a success in gardening, use Schindler’s Seeds. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 41 that will take the lead wherever known, Lone Star ;Water Melon—this is one of the finest varieties of water melons ever introduced and cannot be excelled for its fine quality in solidity, crispness and sweet- ness. Itis long and uniform in shape, rind light green in color, marked with dark mottled | stripes. One of the best for market as well as | family use. is a very productive and hardy variety, and one ‘Ses ) BE WPES I Y WS LLERL RE rl O 4 Truck-Farmers intending t grow Water Melons for market and profit should be very careful in purchasing their seeds.. Our Melon seeds are grown for us by one of the most responsible growers in the South; with the utmost care and all our seeds are taken from the largest and first picked melons; all smal! ones and culls being dis- carded. All the varieties which we have listed are true to name and | Kleckley’s Sweets—This is one of the | sweetest melons ever introduced; it is a splen- did variety for family use and for home mar- kets; will not do for shipping to distant mar- are strictly first-class seeds and kets, as the rind is too thin and tender. Fruits prices reasonable. Write for special are large size, oblong in form with dark green price on orders for large quantities ; skin, very thin rind, which is quite brittle, ys a3 splitting ahead of the knife, if cut when fully ripe, Flesh bright scar- let, with broad solid heart; the white seeds are placed close to the rind. Flesh very crisp, sugary and melting; entirely free from | stringiness, The melons are of handsome appear- ance and of uniformly su- perior quality. Alabama Sweet— This melon is planted ex- tensively in ‘Texas for ship- ping in car-load lots; it is very large, solid and heavy, weighing from 30 to 60 lbs oblong in shape, with dark green skin, slightly mottled, Rind thin, but very firm, flesh deep scarlet and of delicious qual ty very sweet, luscious and melting. Oe eee “ APA PRA PARP SI AARAAAWPI I Rs nner Saw wD DS dt ed wa wa own PPBABPBPPBPIPBPPBOD PD PD PRLOPLPPPPRIOAD PLD D Kleckley’s Sweets Water Melon. Alabama Sweet Water Melon. ——oOo—S—O 42 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL J, iy ey, Vp. f, th " Sweet Heart Water Melon. MUSTARD. Culture. This is grown to quite an extent in the Southern States, and is sown broadcast during fall, winter and spring. It may be used the same as Spinach or boiled with meat as greens. The White or Yellow Seeded is very little cul- tivated, and is used chiefly for medical pur- poses, or pickling, ‘The large-leaved or Curled has black seed, a distinct kind from the Northern or European variety. The seed is raised in Louisiana. Jt makes very large leaves; grown extensively by the market gardeners in this vicinity. E JE MUSTARD) Giant Southern Curled—tThis is the favorite kind here, sown largely for the market. Leaves are pale green, large and curled or scalloped on the edges, Chinese Very Large Cabbage Leave—This is a European variety, with light green very large leaves, It has not the same taste as the large- leaved or the Giant curled, but will stand longer before going to seed. NASTUR- TIUM. Culture. Sow early in spring in drills one inch deep or, if for ornament, in boxes near a trellis, fence or some other support to climb upon, They thrive very well in any kind of soil. -* ; orseaunr oe SP > >. Dwarf Nasturtium. We supply two-thirds of the Market Gardeners trade in New Orleans. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 43 rd Tall Nasturtium This is cultivated a greal deal in the South for its foliage and beau- tiful flowers, but is also grown for its berry likeseeds, which are gathered when green and put in vinegar and are then called capers, which are extensively used here for seasoning and flavoring stews and meats. Dwarf Nasturtium Same as above, but dwarf in growth and used mostly for or- nament. Early French Market Okra. This is one of the most popular vegetables grown in the South and is being cultivated on a larger scale every year. It is used in making the celebrated dish known as CREOLE GUM- BO. Itis also boiled in salt water and, when cooled off, mixed with vinegar, sweet oil and other seasoning and served as a salad. It is wholesome and nutritious, also a healthy vege- table for the stomach. Culture. Should be planted early in spring or as soon as the ground is warm, for if sown too early, the seed will rot. Sow in drills two to three feet apart, and when the plants are up, thin out, leaving one or two plants every twelve or fifteen inches in the row. Tall Growing—This is a good variety for the market, but since the dwarf sorts have been introduced it is not being cultivated to any large extent. Early French Market—tThis is one of the best sorts for market as well as for family use, and is almost exclusively used here by truckers and market gardeners. It is of a half dwarf growth and very prolific; the pods are of a light green color, seldom ribbed, and remain tender much longer than any other kind, White Veivet—This is a white Okra, dwarf, with long, round, smooth pods, free from ridges, Fine for family use. ONIONS. Culture. In Onion culture, thorough preparation of the soil, careful sowing and the best of culture, though essential for a+good yield, will avail nothing unless seed of the best quality is used. 9 With the same care and conditions, Creole onion seeds grown in two different sections may be so unequal in quality of good, merch- antable onions that it is more profitable to sow only the purest and best stocks. Our Seed is grown by a reliable grower on Bayou Lafourche, and only the choicest bulbs are set out for the growing of our seed. We do not depend on chance purchases, as some houses do; for many times some unscrupulous trucker will cut seed from shot-up onions which are utterly unfit to grow merchantable stock for the market, The onion crop'is one of the leading vegetables planted for our mar- ket, for shipping as well as home use. Thousands of barrels are grown in the State of Louisiana and are shipped to the leading cities in the United States in the spring and early summer, The only and best keeping sort for our section and other neighboring States is the Creole Onion, Under favorable circumstances—that is, if our spring season is not too wet—the Red and White Bermuda seed {Teneriffe grown) will make a fine onion, but not as good a keeperas the Creole, and is much milder in flavor. The proper time to sow the seed is after the 15th of September. It also can be sown in January and February, thinly in drills. Creole, or Louisiana—tThis variety is of brownish red color and very solid; it is of fine flavor and half round in shape. It is a longer keeper than any Northern or Westera sort and seldom gets soft. Truck-Farmers write to us for special prices on large quantities. 44 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL @MAustralian Brown Onion — This variety is of recent introduc- tion and owing to its extraordinary keeping qualities and beautiful am- ber-brown color, is becoming very popular in the Northern and East- ern Markets. It is of roundish form, attractive color, mild flavor, almost as solid as a rock and an early va- riety. The seed should be sown in the South latter part of Septem- ber, beginning of October, and they will produee fine onions in spring, Do not fail to give this onion a trial, Red Bermuda. (Teneriffe grown).—This isa splendid sort for FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 45 ee eee SENS early shipping and for bunch- ing for market. Red in color and flat in shape; zyrows to very large size in rich soil. Fine for family use and home market. White Ber- muda, (Tene- riffe grown). — Same as the Red Ex. Early White Pearl Onions. yariety, but of a light straw color and mild in flavor. Crystal Wax White Bermuda Onion—Same as the other Bermuda varie- ties in flavor; butis of a pure white waxy eolor and very attractive. It is grown exten- sively for shipping to Northern and Eastern markets as it is very early, — White Queen Onion. F- TT Mi Mt |Z Yip =, 46 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Selected Australian Brown Onion. White Queen, (Italian).—This is of medium size, very early and flat in shape; ean be sown as late as February and still pro- duce good-sized bulbs, Itis very mild in flavor and is splendid when boiled and served with white sauce for table, Extra Early White Pearl—A very fine, Italian variety that gros quickly to a good marketable size. Very popular, and is splendid for family use as well as for shipping, The bulb is flat pure white in color, very at- tractive and extremely mild in flavor, The seed can be sown in September and October for an early spring crop and in January and February in drills for asummer crop. It is claimed to excel most other Italian onien var- ieties, in keeping qualities. SHALLOTS. A species of small onion which is used in its green state for flavoring soups, stews, sa- lads, ete. It grows in clumps, which are di- vided and set out in the fall of the year and: hee * v each id ae RY We fa po dat ayvelsad ia ataoite % i pak Merchants write to us for special prices on large quantities; early spring in rows a foot apart and about six inches in the rows. Latter part of spring, when the tops are dry, they are taken up, thoroughly dried and spread out thinly in a dry, airy place, ONION SETS. Onion Sets, when planted in January and February here in the South, will most always produce fine large bulbs. They should be set out in rows five to six inches apart and about eight or ten inches in the rows. Red Western Sets—Will produce a fair- ly good onion, but are planted mostly for use in the South as green onions. They do very well in North Louisiana and Mississippi, Yellow Western Sets—Same as the red sets, only different in color, which is of a pale yellow or brown. White Western Sets—A fine variety of same quality as the red and yellow sets, but are not as hardy and do not keep as well. : ? : 4 ' Oar RR on ots Zoned / FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 47 PARSNIP. The value of the Parsnip as a culinary vege- table is well known, but is not generally ap preciated atits full value for stock feeding.On favorable .soil it yields an immense crop of roots, which are more nutritious than carrots or turnips, and particularly valuable for dairy stock. Culture. They do best on a deep, rich, sandy soil, but will make good roots on any soil which is deep, mellow and moderately rich. Fresh manure is apt to make the roots coarse and ill-shaped, As the seed is sometimes slow to germinate, it should be sown as early as.pos- sible, in drills two feet to two and one-half feet apart; cover one-half inch deep and press the soil firmly over the seed. Give frequent cul- tivation and thin the plants to five or six to the foot, . ial Di Yes“ ijptit2 ttiijfis —S NY ‘\ \ \\ \\ ity bj AS C} \ \ \ SS, — | , Hollow Crown or Market Garden —Root white, very tender, with a smooth, clean skin, The variety is easily distinguished by the leaves growing from a depression on the top or crown of the root. PARSLEY. Culture. Sow in the fall from August to November and in the spring from January to May. It is generally sown broad-cast. Used a great deal for seasoning and ornamenting fancy dishes. Plain Parsley. Plain Parsley—This is the only variety grown for the New Orleans market; as it grows tall and makes very dark colored leaves; is also stronger in flavor and hardier than the other varieties, Champion Moss Curled Parsley. Champion Moss Curled—A compact growing, finely cut and thickly curled-sort ofa Try Schindler’s Seeds and you will always want them. ———————— ee —™ 48 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL bright green color. Very ornamental for de- corating fancy dishes. Itis grown here very extensively for shipping to the northern and eastern markets during winter and early spring. Market Gardener’s Curled — This variety is the shippers favorite and is especial- ly recommended for Market Gardeners, as it stands the winter well and does not turn yel- low, or light green in color as quickly as other sorts. It is of strong growth, beautifully curled, ef an attractive green color. PEAS. Culture. For early Peas the ground should be light and well manured the year previous; as fresh manure will produce a rank growth of vine and they will make only a small and uneven crop, at the same time a poor quality of peas. Late Peas, such as the Marrowfats, can be successfully grown in a moderately heavy soil; as if sown in too rich ground, they will not bear much ofacrop, The early varieties can be planted in the months of August, Sep- tember and October and during January, Feb- ruary and March. The Marrowfats should be sown in November, December and J anuary for a late crop, as they stand more cold, also bear- ing longer than the early kinds. VANS { Ww WY) ili. \ i= Schindler’s Extra Early — This is the earliest and best of all the extra early kinds. It has held the lead for many years on the New Orleans market, and is yet the best variety for gardeners, Itis very prolific and ripens so uniformly that the vines can be cleaned up at one picking. This is a desirable feature, as the gardener can sell his entire crop on a top market. It is the best variety for all-around purposes. Schindler’s Extra Early Peas. Purity, Quality and Reliability is our motto. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 49 Early Washington, Early May or Frame ’ which are nearly all the same thing, are about ten days later _ than the Extra Early. It is very productive and keeps | longer in bearing than the foregoing kind. Pods are a little ) smaller, Very popular zcbout New Orleans, Early Alaska—By careful selection and growing we have developed stock ot this smooth, blue pea, of un- equaled evenness in growth of vine and early maturity of pods. Vines two, to two and one-half feet high bearing four to seven long pods which are filled with medium sized, bright green peas of excellent. flavor. Ripe peas small, bluish green, Matures all the crop at once and is an inval- uable variety for market gardeners and canners. Extra Early Premium Gem-—sSeed wrinkled. Vines 14 to 18 inches high, extra early in season; pods two and a half to three inches long, round, well-filled with peas of delicious flavor, quality very choice; the most productive of the very dwarf varieties; excellent for market. American Wonder—(WaINztep) Nearly as early as the First and Best, with stout, branching vines about nine inches high and covered with well filled pods containing - seven or eight large exceedingly sweet, tender and well flavored peas, Dry peas medium sized, much wrinkled, pale green. We have taken great pains in growing our stock and knowit to be much better than that usually offered. Champion of England, (WRINKLED). — Green- wrinkled variety, famous for its delicious flavor, it is a shy : bearer, consider it one of the finest varieties for family use, Extra Early Premium Gem Peas. Try the ‘“Money Maker’ Davis Perfect Cucumber. Se feo 5@ SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL and willfollow any of the second early varieties in ripening, the germ of this pea is very delicate, and should the weather be wet or damp for several days after planting it will invar- iably rot in the ground, and another planting should at once be made. Laxton’s Alpha (WRINKLED) — Each year adds still more attractive features to this desirable early wrinkled variety; it produces fine, large-sized pods, very productive, and of exquisite flavor, resem- bling the old Champion of England. Large White Mar- row fat—UCultivated very extensively for the sum- mer crop. Vines about five feet high and of strong growth. Pods large, cylin- -drical, rough, light colored and well filled; seeds large, smooth, round and yellow or white, according to the soil in which they are grown, It is excellent for summer use, but inferior in quality to most of the newer sorts, although un- doubtedlv one of the most productive of the garden varieties, yy ay Lyf y YY fo /, Black- Eye Marrow fat—aAnex- cellent variety, grow- ing about five feet high; pods large; a prolific bearer and can be re- commended as one of the best Marrowfat sorts. Very hardy. Carter’s Strata- gem-—Most stocks of the large-podded, semi- _dwarf, English varie- ties of peas have been so wanting in unifor- mity and evenness of Blue Beauty Peas type as to disgustAmeri- FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 51 ean planters, but by constant effort we have developed a stock of this, the best variety of that class, which comes true, and we do not hesitate to pronounce it one of the best of the large podded sorts. The pods are of immense size and uniformly filled with very large, dark green peas of the finest quality. One of the very best varieties for market gardeners and family use. First and Best—This is a strain of Ex- tra Earlies, which when first introduced gained quite a reputation, but within a few yzars it has been superceded by other varieties which have proved not only much earlier but far more productive; average height of growth three feet, and owing to its strong growth, will continue in a bearing state longer than the finer strain of Extra Earlies. Telephone (WkrINKELED).—A maryelous variety, producing pods of prodigious size and well filled with mammoth peas of exquisite flavor. Growth, five feet; an extra-ordinary cropper. Blue Beauty—This is a blue, round pea, which is nearly as early as the famous Ameri- can Wonder, but far more productive and a sure cropper; the uniform height of its growth is two feet, so regular is its appearance when growing in rows it resembles a miniature Ledge; its pods are of medium size and well filled. Its quality and flavor cannot be sur- passed. Field orn Cow Peas—Used very exten- sively here in the South for fertilizing, as well as for making hay for winter feed, It is splen- did for fattening hogs, and when the pods are dry and threshed the peas make a splendid feed for poultry. They should be sown from April till July broad-cast; if to be used as a fertilizer. The vines should be plowed under when about two to three feet long, Clay Peas and Whippoorwills are the leading kinds used PEPPERS. Culture. To raise pepper plants successfully and to have them early for market, the seed should be sown in a hot-bed during January, and as soon as the weather moderates and the plants are large enough they should be transplanted into the open ground in rows from 18 to 24 inches apart and about 15 inches in the rows. Never sow sweet peppers in close proximity to the hot varieties; as they will mix readily. Sweet Spanish Monstrous — This variety is almost exclusively planted by the market gardeners here for our market and for shipping. It is very mild, of a beautiful green color, of large size, tapering towards the end. - Superior to any other kind for salads or stuffed. Ruby King—A sweet pepper which grows to a very large size; produces fruit from five to six inches long and about four inches in diameter. Is mild in flavor and can be used as a salad same as Sweet Spanish. Golden Dawn or Mango—Of a beau- tiful golden yellow color, very attractive, mild and sweet; in shape it resembles the Bull Nose. Fine for family use. “Chinese Giant” Sweet Pepper— This variety is double the size of Ruby King; itis immensely productive notwithstanding its large size. The plants are vigorous in growth, Ruby King Pepper. but of stocky habit not more than two and a half feet in height, They are well branched and set fruit very thickly, which measure from 5 to 6 inches in diameter and depth; it matures the fruit nearly as early as the Ruby King, The flesh is extremely mild, as sweet as an apple and unusually thick; splendid for salad and for stuffing. “Purity, Quality and Reliability,” Our Motto. 52 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL r-- -- it 1 4 \ \\ \" \ \' ess — » A SOL. GO ij, Sweet Spanish Monstrous Pepper. sauce;in fact it is almost the only kind raised for that purpose; it is the hottest variety of the pepper family, Itis very prolific, as it produces bushes three to four feet high, which are literally coy- Chinese «wiant Sweet Pepper. ered with fruit which is about el three-quarters to an 1nch in length Long Red Cayenne This ee O08 andnarrow. ‘They are easily gathered, as the narrow sort, tapered and inclined to curve; it HRS | f peppers do not adhere to the stem, which is is very hot and used a great deal in the South 3 : : ; quite an advantage over the other kinds. for seasoning and making pepper sauce, Birdeye—A very hot and prolifie sort; also attractive and ornamental; the fruit does not get any larger than a small pea and is of adeep red color. Is fine for putting up in bottles with vinegar and used for seasoning purposes, Our specialty is the Market Gardeners and Truck-Farm- ers trade. Our stocks of Cab- bage, Cauliflower, Onion, Cel- ery, Radish, etc., are grown and selected to meet the re- quirements of these critical classes of buyers. Our prices are low considering the ex- ceptional quality of our goods. Long Red Cayenne Pepper. Tabasco (Genuine).—Grown extensively for making the well known ‘Tabasco pepper If you want to make a success in gardening, buy Schindler’s Seeds. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 53 POTATOES. We make a specialty in handling only the best varieties of Seed Potatoes and only offer those best adapted to our climate and proven by careful tests to be the best producers for this market. The early variéties produce best in light, dry, rich, sandy scil; the best fertilizers, are well rotted stable manure, cotton seed mealand super-phosphates. Always seleet good size and medium potatoes for spring planting; cut each tuber to two or three eyes to each piece; plant in drills about three feet apart in order to cultivate them properly. In planting themin gardens, two feet apart is sufficient. The proper time to plant potatoes is from middle December till latter part of March; the best time for a general crop, is to plant from latter part of January toend of February. Potatoes can also be grown successfully here in the South fora _ Fall crop; the tubers should be planted during August and September, The seed must be planted whole; for if cut, the potatoes are apt to rot; therefore all the small potatoes or cul- lings should be used from the Spring crop for seed stock, The best potatoes for this section and vicin- ity are Boston Peerless, White Star, Early Rose Early Rose Potato. and Early Triumph. The latter do well onPiney Wood land; if fertilizers are properly used. We carry the following varieties in stock and consider them the best kind to plant in the Southern States for earliness and productive- ness for the market and family use. Early Rose—tThe earliest and best pota- to for family use and for shipping to distant markets. Itis quite productive and does well on light, rich soil. The potato has a light pink. skin; is oval and long, flesh pure white and very mealy when boiled. Early Triumph—tThis variety has be- come very popular and is extensively grown on light, sandy soil and piney wood land; where it produces prolific crops of good sized tubers. Itis of afine round shape, light red color, flesh pure white and excellent for tabla use, Our stock of seed is genuine second crop Tennessee grown. None better to be had, White Star Potato. Early Ohio—A seedling of the Rose, re- sembling in color, of round-oblong shape: it is of fine quality, about a week earlier than the Rose, is a good yielder, and one of the very finest varieties for the table. Early Beauty of Hebron — One of the best of the early varieties. 1n some sections it proves earlier than the Early Rose, vine vigor- ous, growing very rapidly; very productive. Tubers similar in shape to the Early Rose, but shorter, Skin tinged with pink at first, but becomes pure white during the Winter, Itis of the finest quality. Extra Early Vermont —This variety in color, form and appearance, is similar to the Early Rose; it is however considered by many rather more hardy. A better keeper, more productive and earlier, and always proves a favomite wherever tried. Schindler’s Seeds are the Market Gardeners favorite. 54 ~JHINDLER & .CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL ” anit) a ni iit i ee ‘ ae ia if a a atal my i pI ee il | ! | ‘i i i i) il ‘ aor ih ss i ea | i AA H i ie a i Ae i i e ur ie ae Hh at (OH i u i 4, | i : ul ok nil WN artic a ot ai | Hi ie oo oe —s ft == — = = — eS — rf =; ————— Ee == ==. = —= ———} == = ss =a = = == SSS= SSS == = SS == —— — = LE == =: = ——= = — = === i= = =—— — = => = = ————= == SS == : aS SS == ee — at ; MAA HH i Hi Boston Peerless Potato. ——} —— = == => —— == = iT — if : ue e i ss SE ys : i Ahi fii i il i wi! mint ! Boston Peerless—This is a hand- some potato in appearance, free from rot and never hollow; skin dull white and slightly russeted, flesh very white; eyes few and even with the surface, oblong to round in shape; large and very productive. Of fine quality, cooks dry and mealy; splendid for table use. One of the leading kinds for our market and is quite extensively planted by the gardeners and truckers in this vicinity. White Star— A splendid and pro- ductive variety for market and table use; it is medium early, tubers oblong, large and uniform in size; vines strong, of adark green color, stocky and vigor- ous; skin and flesh white and of fine quality; also a good keeper. Although only planted here recently to any extent; it has become the market gardener’s favorite. Early Beauty of Hebron Potato. Early Triumph Potato. Market Gardeners give Schindler’s Seeds the preference. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 55 \ \ " NAAN WY Burbank Seedling Potato. Burbank Seedling—A white skinned medium early variety, of fine form and good size, has few eyes, which are but little below the surface. Either boiled or baked itis dry and floury, while the flesh is of fine grain and excellent flavor. Good yielder, © White Elephant—tThis is a fine late variety of excellent quality, fine flavor, won- derfully productive, of great beauty and a fine keeper. Tubers large and solid, skin and flesh white; mealy when boiled. SWEET POTATOES. Spanish Yam — One of the finest varie-# ties for table use and surpasses the celebrated * Jersey Yam in quality and productiveness; the skin is of a brownish yellow color, with elon- gated veins; flesh light yellow and very sweet. When baked they become soft and usually the saccharine matter is seen upon the surface of the potato. California Yam—tThis is one of the earliest varieties and is planted extensively for our home market and for shipping to Northern and Eastern points, where it brings remunerative prices, The skinis dull white in color, flesh white, dry and mealy when cooked. The potato is long and very produc- tive; producing from 200 to 250 bushels per acre on rich soil. A good keeper; splendid for feeding stock and table use. Southern Queen or Mamselle— This is also a fine early sort; planted for our market and is a good keeper; not apt to rot as easily as the other kinds. It is of a grayish white color; flesh creamy white and mealy, It does very wellon high sandy land; fine for 2 table use. Bunch or Vineless Yam — A very productive and marketable sort; good keeper and shipper; it isa late variety and can be planted closer in the hills than the other kinds as it makes very little vines; they produce enormous crops on rich land. The flesh is of a creamy white color. , Pumpkin Yam — This potato is be- coming the leading variety on our market; the skin is of a reddish brown color; flesh dark salmon color, very sweet and almost similar in taste to Cashaw Pumpkin. Very fine for table use. PUMPKINS. Culture. Pumpkins can be grown in almost any kind of soil; of course the richer the ground the- larger fruit they will produce. They should be planted in hills 10 to 12 feet apart and culti vated same as melons and cucumbers. sconseemsseeeinnenarsesseoeres Large Cheese or FieJd Pumpkin. Large Cheese or Field—Most popu- lar sort for field and market use; splendid for feeding cattle. It is of large, round, flat shape, salmon-yellow in color, solid and a long keeper. Used to quite an extent in the South for table use. Cashaw Crook-Neck Pumpkin. Cashaw Crook-Neck, (Greenstriped). —This is the leading variety planted for the New Orleans market. Itis of a greenish-yel- ow color with deep green stripes; flesh is fine grained, yellow and sweet, Best kind for table use. Schindler’s Seeds always grow and give entire satisfaction. 56 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MAN UAL It is. but a little later than the White-Tipped. Forcing and will give entire satisfaction where iy, extreme earliness and small top are not the Ab primary objects. Roots slightly fiattened on 2S SSS —S — a Za = as = Mammoth Tours Pumpkin. Mammoth Tours Pumpkin— This variety is famous for the size of the Pumpkins it produces; which frequently weigh from 100 to 125 lbs. It is of a grayish yellow color, flesh is coarse grained and fine for stock_ feeding. Where size is an object, we recom- mend this variety. - RADISH. Culture. Radishes are grown here for our markets all the year around on an extensive scale. The ground should be well prepared, rich and mel- low; the early varieties can be sown broad-cast, amongst other crops, as Spinach, Carrots, Lettuce, Beets and Peas, During the summer months in order that the radishes may ma- ture quickly and be brittle, they have to be watered frequently. The leading varieties used here are the Half-Long Scarlet French, Long Brightest Scarlet and White Strasburg. During the winter the Early Scarlet Turnip White- Tipped is sown largely for shipping to the Northern markets. Early Scarlet Turnip, (White- Tipped). —One of the handsomest of the turnip-radishes and a great favorite in many large markets for early planting out-doors. the under side; color very deep scarlet with a § white-tip; flesh white and of the best quality i) Planted extensively by the market gardeners here for shipping to the Northern markets. Half Long Deep Scarlet Radish. Early Scarlet Globe—This very beau. tiful German variety has proved a very great favorite; it is of a brillant scarlet color, of globe shape; short leaved and very early, / remarkable, not only for its great beauty and its extreme earliness, but is one of the most salable varieties, as its very attractive appear- ance always insures its sale. Early Scarlet Turnip (White Tipped) Radish. — Krench Half Long Deep Scarlet. The roots of this hardy and desirable variety are of a very brillant, deep, rich red color, and half long with a somewhat tapering point; the flesh is very white, crisp and tender, and holds its juiciness well, not becoming pithy till over- grown. Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tipped—tThis is the brightest and hand- somest colored, scarlet radish known, and a If you want to grow Cucumbers for profit try The “Davis Perfect.” FOR ThE SOUTHERN STATES. 57 decided improvement in earliness and color over other varieties of this class, It makes roots fit for use in about twenty-five days from time of planting, and they continue in good condition until they are full grown, when they are as large as the Wood’s Early Frame. It has a small top. and does not run to neck, Wy Ww) Oe WL MH Ay! we FE 4 ZA Long Scar let, Short Top Im- proved— This small topped sort is about six in- . ches long grows half out of the ground, and isa stand- ard and excellent sort either for private gar- dens or market use. It continues brittle and tender until July. The roots are very uniform in shape, smooth, and very bright red in color. The flesh is white and crisp. Selected Early Long Scarlet Radish. —* White Summer Strasburg Radish. Chartier—This radish is quite distinct in appearance from any other variety; it is long like the Long Scarlet; the color at the top is crimson, running into pink about the middle; the balance of the root downward is pure white. It will grow to a large size before it becomes pithy. scarlet Globe Radish, Early White Box—This is one of the very best varieties for either forcing, cold frame culture, or for early sowing in the open ground. They are of the most perfect form, of a paper-white color, very mild, of pleasant flavor and exceedingly early. White Summer Strasburg—tThis is a very desirable early Summer variety, of an oblong tapering shape and of pure white color, is exceedingly crisp and tender; it forms its Improved Chartier Radish. Beware of Tomato Suede obtained from Canneries 58 . SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL roots very quickly, and can be sown through- Long Black Spanish—One of the la out the Summer, as it stands the heat remark- ably well; itis a very popular variety in our markets and is rapidly becoming one of our test as well as the hardiest of radishes; an ex- cellent sort for winter use. Roots oblong, wiésbladln dle aeehe iets black; jof very large size and firm texture. as 1 Ba SALSIFY OR VECE- NT _~_ ee TABLE OYSTER. IS SSS : \\\ WA LZ : SS a’ YI The long, white, tapering a !'/ae WS root of Salsify resembles a small parsnip, and when cooked is a good substitute for oysters, having a very similar flavor. Itis fine when grated and made into batter cakes and patties, Culture. It succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be spaded or plowed very deep. It should besown during the beginning of Sep- tember, not later than De- cember. Sow in drills about 8 to 10 inches apart, and thin out 3 to 4 inches in the row. Yellow Summer Turnip Radish. y Long Black Spanish Radish. Long White Vienma, or Lady Finger—A very excellent white variety with long very smooth, white roots, which are crisp and tender, it is one of the most desirable of the white summer sorts. ————— ere —“<“—~™~™:;S OE Chimese Rose, or Scarlet | China—tThis variety is very popu- f lar; it is half-long shape, pink color, f and flesh as solid as an apple; it has not that strong flavor which is pecu- liar to the Black Spanish, and keeps equally as well; it should be sown’ from August to December and early Spring. a ar’ , = Long White Vienna or Lady Finger Radish. Yellow Summer Turnip Rooted — Very symmetrical and uniform; nearly round, with grayish white skin, covered with a bright yellow russeting, which makes it very attractive. The flesh is compact, white and.rather pungent. Sulsify. Schindler’s Seeds always grow and give entire satisfaction. Mammoth Sandwich Island —This is the only kind planted here, as it is superior to the common variety, being larger, growing stronger and not liable to branch. SORREL. Culture. This is a vegetable which will grow almost in any kind of soil, rich or barren, will last for almost three or four years.It is used mostly for soups and salads; also cooked like Spinach. Large Leaved French— The best garden variety; produces large, pale green” leaves of fine quality. SPINACH. Spinach is very hardy, extremely wholesome and;palatable and makes a delicious dish of greens retaining its bright green color after cooking, It is also pronounced one of the healthiest: vegetables grown, Culture. Plant in very rich ground; the richer, the larger the leaves. Sow during the fall from September until March, broad-cast or in drills one foot apart. Broad Leayed Flanders Spinach. Broad-Leaved Flanders — One of the most vigorous strong growing varieties, The leaves are nearly round, uniformly bright green, quite thick and slightly crimped in the center, One of the best sorts for our market and for shipping. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES... . 59 Large Curled Savoy Spinach. Large Curled Savoy—tThis is an early variety; produces narrow poimted leaves, curled like those of the Savoy cabbage; only good for family use; goes to seed quickly in Spring. SQUASH. The squash is one of the most nutritious and valuable of all our vegetables. Few farmers recognize the value of winter squashes; costing no more than one acre of corn to cultivate and easier gathered, will give as much food ayail- ble for feeding stock as corn will. Culture. For first and early crop the seed of squash should be planted in boxes beginning of Feb- ruary, but the best time is to sew them when the ground gets warm and danger of frost is over. Sow during March for a general crop in hills from three to four feet apart, 6 to 8 seeds in a hill; when well up thin ont to three or four of the strongest plants. Hubbard Squash. The finest table Cucumber is The Davis Perfeet, trv it. §0 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Early White Bush or Patty Pan Squash. ‘arly White Bush or Patty Pan -—This is a beautiful clear white variety, uni- ‘form in shape, well scalloped, and is superior to any other kind for market, Yellow Summer Crook-Neck— This is a strong growing variety, very early and productive, Fruit measures from 10 to15 inches in length, with crooked neck and Giant Leow Summer Crova-veck Squash. covered with wart-like excresences; of bright yellow color and very tender, Hubbard—tThis is one of the best winter squashes; flesh of bright orange yellow, fine grained, very dry, sweet and rich flavored; keeps perfectly throughout the winter and can be used for baking like sweet potatoes; it is splendid for feeding stock. TOMATOES. Culture. Tomatoes do bast on light, warm and not overrich soil; success depends upon securing a rapid, vigorous and unchecked growth during she early part of the season. Sow the seed in January, in hot-beds orin flat boxes placed near a window ina warm room, When the plants are from 3 to 4 inches high they should be transplanted into another hot-bed in order tomake them strong and sturdy. When the danger of frost is over, which is about the middle of March, they should be transplanted into the open ground in rows 3 to 4 feet apart. They should always be supported by stakes or wire supports, for, if allowed to grow wild the fruit at the bottom of the vine is apt to rot. In March the seed can be sown in the open ground fora general crop. Fora late fall crop the seed should be sown from May to August, Sparks, Earliana, The earliest smooth bright red Tomato in cul- tivation.—This tomato originated with Mr. Geo, W. Sparks of New Jersey. The plants are quite hardy with rather slender open Improved Trophy Tomatoes, branches and moderate growth well set with fruits nearly all of which ripen extremely ear- ly in the season. The fruit is deep scarlet and grows closely together in clusters of five to Beware of Tomato Seeds obtained from Canneries. wn FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 61 Beauty Tomatoes. eight, averaging two and a half inches in diam- ter; it is smooth and solid, free from ribs or cracks. Flesh deep red, with solid center and small seed cells.Spark’s Earliana is as near seed- _less as any Tomato we ever saw, containing less than j the seed of other varieties and for _ this reason the genuine seed can never be sold _ at a low price. Dwarf Champion — This is a purple _ fruited variety, which forms very stout,-strong | plants about two feet high. The branches are | short, making a bushy plant.that stands quite erect without stake. This sort is often sold _as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium sized, color purplish-pink, fairly solid, but has no hard core and is of good flavor. About as early as any purple fruited tomato, and is quite popular in some localities, both for market and home use, The dwarf habit of the vines makes it very desirable for forcing, as it can be plant- _ ed closer to the glass, and more closely on the bench than the tall growing kinds. Our stock is a very superior strain with larger smoother fruit than the original, New Dwarf Stone —The introducers _of this fine, new Tomato claim that it is very early, as large and prolific, also equally as | good in quality as the regular Stone; quite as many bushels can be produced on an acre and there is scarcely a perceptible difference in size of fruits. Compared to this new tomato the Dwarf Champion is not in it for size of fruit. The testimonials for thig splen- did new Tomato are many, they come from all parts of the country and from Tomato specialists, who are known as authority where the merit of a variety is in question. Favorite -— This is one of the leading kinds for our market; it is solid, unifoym in shape and of a beautiful rich, dark red color; it is also exceedingly smooth; flesh very firm. Market gardeners’ favorite. Stome-This is the heaviest and most solidly fruited of the large tomatoes of good quality. Our Stock is superior to any offered under that name, being more uniform, better colored and larger. Vigorous and productive vines, fruit round, apple-shaped, very large, deep red in color and solid. Beauty—We have been selecting this to a larger, smoother fruit than the original stock, and think we have made it the smoothest and best of the large purple sorts. Vines large, vigorous and heavy bearers; fruit large, uni- form in size, very smooth; color of skin For Fresh Seeds True to Name, send your orders to us. 62 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Favorite Tomato. LH WMT ; 4 tip Yy ————————— ———— — ——— FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 63 New Dwarf Stone Tumato. purplish-piuk; flesh light pink and of excel- lent flavor. Acme—We have given a good deal of at tention to the improvement of this variety, and think we have succeeded in making it one of the smoothest and most uniform, medium sized early, purple fruited sorts. Vines large, hardy and productive, ripening its first fruit almost as early as any, and continuing to bear abundantly until cut off by frost. Fruit in clusters of four or five, invariably round, smooth and of good size, free from cracks and stands shipment remarkably well; flesh solid and of excellent flavor. For market gardeners who want an early, purple fruited tomato, either for home market or to ship, for private gardens or for canners, it is one of the best. This variety is used for planting under glass. Dwart Cham;,ioun Tomato. Improved Trophy— The Trophy was the first of the mod- ern improved sorts, and it had qualities of color, size and solidi- ty, which entitled it to hold a place against the much lauded new kinds; though it lacked in smoothness and regularity. By most careful breeding and selec- tion, there has been produced a strain in which all the original good qualities are retained and even more highly developed, yet it compares favorably with any in: smoothness, regularity and sym- metry of the fruit. We offer our Improved Trophy as a sort whose large, strong growing, vigorous and productive vine, very large, very solid, smooth, fine flavor- ed, and beautiful, deep, rich red fruit will satisfy the most exact- ing. Perfection—This is one of the hand- somest tomatoes grown, and all whohavetried its invariably large, round, smooth, handsome, red fruit, pronounce it of the highest quality, It has been used very satisfactory for forcing under glass, IMPORTANT. Superior Stocks are necessary to the prosperity of the Market Gardener. The inferior article may be more attractive at the beginning because it costs less but the Superior Seed gives the more valu- able product. You cannot afford to be without the best of Seeds. Beware of Tomato Seeds obtained from Canneries. 64 SCHINDLER & CO.’8 GARDEN MANUAL Sparks’ EKarliana Tomato. TURNIPS. Culture. Sow in June till November in drills 16 inches apart or broad-cast and covered lightly, in new ground or in land that has been manured and worked in, the year previons. If the ground has been used for other crops for some time, the land should be sprinkled with land plaster and well worked to incorporate same. For a late spring crop they should be sown in January, February and March; when they will do very well for summer use. Ruta Bagas should be sown in drills or ridges, from middle of July to middle of September. Extra Early Purple Top Milan— The earliest turnip in cultivation—about two weeks earlier than purple top strap-leaved. The root is flat, of medium size, quite smooth with apurple top. Flesh white, hard and of fine quality. white variety; something similar to the Early White Flat Dutch Turnip, not so large, but of fine quality; best kind to be sown for early Spring crop. Early Red or Purple Top Turnip. Early Purple Top (Strap-leav- ed). — This is an early variety and a great favorite with market gardeners here for an early crop;it is also a fine variety for family use. It is flat in good size and very large in rich soil, It is pure white, with a purple or dark red sweet, very tender. right in growth; splendid for table use. Early White Flat Dutch (Strap- leaved).—This is an early kind and is largely planted for the earliest market variety, is similar in shape to the Purple Top Flat and also has its good qualities, but is pure white and does not sell well on the market, when the Purple Top sorts come in. Purple Top Globe—rThis is the leading Turnip for the New Orleans market for a general crop and is grown extensively by the truckers here. It is of same shape as the White Globe, but has a purple or dark red collar and is beautiful in appearance, of most excellent quality, a strong grower and very hardy. It is a splendid table sort; in fact, none better to be had, as it keeps longer than any other kind, and does not become spongy as the other sorts. Pomeranean White Globe—This is one of the most productive kinds and in Try Schindler’s Seeds and you will want no others. Early White Spring—aAn early © shape, like a broad dish and grows to a. collar, fine grained, white fleshed and Leaves few and up- ee ee Te ey a ee ee ee - FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 65 Early White Flat Dutch Turnip. (Strap-Leaved.) good, rich soil, roots will frequently grow to twelve pounds in weight. It is of perfect globe shape, pure white and smooth, Splendid for table as well as for stock food. White Egg—A quick growing sort, very early, egg or oval shaped; pure white, with smalltop, Flesh very sweet, firm and mild. Cow-Horn—Is pure white in color, long in shape like a carrot, but crooked; it is in- clined to grow half out ofthe ground. Itis of rapid growth, well flavored and is fine for table use as well as for stock food. White Hanover—tThis variety resem- bles the Ruta Baga in shape and partakes ef its nature, The flesh is white, hard, firm and sweet; is a long keeper; fine for table use and is especially recommended for feeding cattle during winter and early spring. Large Amber Globe—One of the best yellow varieties fcr a field crop for stock or for table use. Flesh yellow, fine grained and sweet; color of skin yellow, top green. It is hardy and a good keeper; should be planted more for stock food, Yellow Globe—Almost similar to the above and the roots do not get quite as large; but more globular in shape. Golden Ball — Undoubtedly the most delicate and sweetest yellow-fleshed turnip: introduced, Itis of medium size; firm, hard and of excellent flavor, One of the best yel- low varieties for table use. A good keeper. Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga (Long Island Grown).—This is one of the best varieties of Ruta Baga ever introduced; it is very hardy and productive and has very litte neck, Uniform in shape, few side roots; flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and well flay- ored; shape slightly oblong, terminating ab- ruptly; color deep purple above and bright. yellow under the ground. Leaves small and light green The finest Long Green Cucumber for the market, “The Davis Perfect.” 66 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Seven Top— This variety is grown mostly in North Louisiana ail \\ and parts of Mississippi, for the tops, Wa which are used for greens. It is very hardy and grows all winter, but does not produce any eatable roots Can be used likeSpinach or Mustard. Purple Top Yellow Aber- deen— Produces roots of medium size, round in shape, flesh pale yel- low, tender and approaches the Ruta Baga in hardiness and texture: it is very productive. The following collections are got- ten up for those who desire to grow an assortment of vegetables for a family garden at a low figure and also to convince the public that our seeds are what they are repre- sented to be.—Fresh, reliable and true to name, For 25 Cents we will mail youl0 pack- ets of the following choice vegetable seeds, free of & : : i For 50 Cents LOSE postage: zede@ WY wo will mail, 20 packets PS i / f : Beet, Lettuce, SZ , as:tollesg: Carrot, Mustard, [a4 (14 Beets, Water Melon, aN Cabbage, Musk Melon, Cucumber, Water Melon, yw any (aerain Mustard Cabbage, Egg Plant, gras My Celery, Okra, Squash, Tomato. fine j Cucumber, Onion, ¢ Wy oe Me Collards, Nweet Pepper: A Ay 1A Egg Plant, Parsley, q) qe, gsi. M4 Endive, Squash, § WG Lettuce, Tomato, q «eS Ze 3 Leek Turnip. i ( : . yi PN eT Mit =\s Mee: (VA ia (SSS EOS SSSOS OSS SSE SS 525 Ss reas eC Give our Seeds a trial and be convinced that what we say are facts. a JANUARY. Sow Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Leek, Ey White Flat Dutch and Purple Top Turnips, also Ruta Baga Turn ps for a late spring crop. Make a cold frame and sow Trocadero and Schindler’s Ey. Market Lettuce, Endive, Succession, Ail Head Ey, Ey. Summer, Winningstadt, Charleston Wakefield and Steins Ey. Flat Dutch Cabbage; Brocoli, Kohlrabi, Large Algiers and Ey. Snowball Caulitlower and set them out latter part of February, beginning of March. Sow Soup Celery, Cheérvil, Cress and Parsley. Sow New Orleans Market Eggplant, Hot and Sweet Pepper, Tomatoes and Cucumbers in Hotbeds; the N. O. Market and Davis Perfect Cucumbers are best. Herb seeds of all kinds should be sown this month. Plant Peas of all kinds for Spring crop; Ey. Alaska, Schindler’s First and Best and Ey. Washington Peas will do best if planted latter part of this month. i Irish Potatoes should be planted during this month: the Peerless, White Star, Hy. Rose and Ey. Triumph are the best varieties. Shallots can be taken up, divided aid transplanted. Onion Seeds can be sown in drills this month; the best varieties for this section are the White and Red Bermuda and White Crystal Wax Bermuda; also White Queen, Australian Brown and Creole. This is the month to sow Onion seeds for sets. Sow Texas Red Rust-Proof Oats, they thrive well and make excellent forage. Sow Cucumber seeds in dirt bands in the hotbed and get them ready to set out in March or when danger of frost is over. FEBRUARY. Sow Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Beets, Parsnips, Leeks, White Flat Dutch and rurple Top Turnip, also the fancy varieties of Turnip, Swiss Chard and Kohlrabi. Sow Lettuce, early varieties of Cabbage and Cauliflower; NSchindler’s Ey. Market Lettuce; Sorrel, Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Cress and Celery for cutting. Shallots ean be taken up, divided and set out. Peas of all kinds can be planted during this month. Potatoes for a _ general crop should be planted now, Hy. Rose, Triumph: White Star and Peerless are the best for the Southern States. Sow Herb seeds of all kinds. Sow Asparagus seeds this month and transplant or set out the roots. Bush Beans can be risked this month for an early crop; we consider the Black Valentine, Hy. Mohawk and Ex. Ey. Refugee the best for first planting. Plant Sweet Potatoes in beds for slips. Sow Sugar Beet and Mangel Beets for stock. Cucumbers, Squash and Melons can be sown in the open ground, but must be protected with boxes. At the end of this month eern can be planted. MARCH. Sow Beets, Radishes, Lettuce, Spinach, Mustard, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Leek, Soup Celery, Parsley, Roquette, Cress and Chervil. Schindler’s Ey. Market Lettuce is the best for sowing now and will make fine large heads. Plant Bush and Pole Beans of all kinds; if the weather is cold Butter Beans should not be planted until it moderates, as the beans will not come up and will rot in the ground. Sow Squash, Cucumbers, Melons and Okra; set out Eggplant, Tomatoes and Pepper plants in ine open ground and sow seeds for a later crop. Plant early varieties of Peas. Plant Sweet and Irish Potatoes; they will do very well if we have a favorable season and not too dry. Plant Sorghum and German Millet latter part of month. APRIL. Sow Beets, Carrots, Radish, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, Endive, Roquette, Cress, Parsley, Chervil, Celery for cutting, Sweet and Hot Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, Bush and Pole Beans, also Lima Beans. Field. Cheese and Cashaw Pumpkin should be sown now for general crop. Sow Koblrabi in drills about a foot apart and thin out to four inches in the rows. Sow Late Italian Giant Cauliflower latter part of this month as it grows very large and requires from eight to nine months to mature; therefore, should be sown early. Set out Sweet Potato slips. Lespedeza or Japan Clover, German Millet and Sorghum should be planted this month. 2) MAW, Sow Melons, Cucumbers, Squash, Schindler’s Harly Market Lettuce, Corn, Okra, Eggplants, Tomatoes, Radishes; Celery for bleaching can be sown now, but requires lots of water if the weather is dry. Sow Ey. Italian Giant and Large Algiers Cauliflower. Plant Bush and Pole Beans, Cashaw and Large Cheese Pumpkin. Sow Hot and Sweet Pepper. Plant Cow Peas and set out Sweet Potato slips. Sow German Millet, Sorghum and Kaffir Corn; also Lespedeza or Japan Clover. JUNE. Plant Southern Prolific Pole Beans, Mohawk and Yellow Six Weeks Beans. Sow Cucumber, Melons, Squash, Okra, Endive, Cashaw and Large Cheese Pumpkin, Mexican June Corn, if planted this month, will make a fine late crop. Sow Large Algiers and Early Italian Giant Cauliflower, Celery for bleaching, Schindler’s Early Market Lettuce, Yellow and White Radishes, Purple Top and White Flat Dutch Turnip and Curled Mustard. Sow Tomato, Eggplant and Sweet Pepper for a Fall crop. During the latter part of this month Cabbage seed can be sown for early Fall crop. JULY. Sow Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Large Algiers Cauliflower, Eindive, Schindler’s Ey. Market Lettuce, Turnips, Ruta Bagas, Radishes, Mustard, Beets, Parsley, Celery for bleaching and Soup Celery. Plant Pole and Lima Beans, Mexican June Corn for roasting ears, Ey. Ital. Giant Cauliflower and Large Algiers Cauliflower can still be sown. Sow Schindler’s Superior Flat Dutch and Frotscher’s Superior Flat Dutch Cabbage, Crescent City Flat Dutch Cabbage and Stein’s Ey. Flat Dutch Cabbage. For the ravages of the cabbage fly and worms we advise using Slug Shot and Tobacco Dust. AUGUST. This is the principal month for gardening in the South. Sow Schindler’s Superior and Frotscher’s Superior Flat Dutch Cabbage, Stein’s Warly Flat Dutch Cabbage; Drumhead Savoy, Charleston Wakefield and Winningstadt Cabbage, Brocoli, Brussels Sprouts and Mustard. Sow Parsley, Roquette, Chervil, Schindler’s Early Market Let- tuce, Endive, Sorrel, Half-Long French and Long Brightest Scarlet Radish. Sow Beets, Cress, all kinds of Turnips, Ruta Baga, Vienna Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard, Go'den Self-Blanching Celery, Soup Celery, Carrots. Sow Large Algiers and Ey. Italian Giant Cauliflower, Black Spanish Radish. Plant Bush Beans, Early Washington and Schin- dler’s Hxtra Hy. Peas. During this month Shallots and Onion Sets can be set out. Plant Louisiana or Creole Irish Potatoes for a winter crop. SEPTEMBER. Plant Extra Early and early varieties of Peas: also Bush Beans of all kinds. Sow Beets, Cress, Carrots, Cabbage, Chervil, Swiss Chard, Endive, Leeks, Kohlrabi, (olden Self-Blanching Celery and Soup Celery, Schindler’s Ey. Market Lettuce, Trocadero Lettuce, and Trianon Cos Lettuce. Sow Cern Salad, Mustard, Large Ak giers and Le Normands Cauliflower, Parsley, Sorrél, Swiss Chard. Turnips of all kinds, Ruta Bagas, Salsify, Radi>hes of all kinds, Roquette, Broeoli, Parsnips, Sruss2} Sprouts and Turnip-Rooted Celery. After the 20th of this month Onion seeds can be sown; the Creole, Red and White Bermuda and White Crystal Wax are the best varieties for the Southern States. If the weather is dry when sowing onion seed, cover the beds with green moss or hay, after the seed has been sown; it will keep the ground moist and the seed will come up more regularly. The moss or hay have to be removed as soon as the plants make their appearance. Set out Celery, Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants and sow Spinach seed if the weather is not too hot and dry. Set out Shallots and Onion Sets. OCTOBER. Sow Cabbage; Superior Flat Dutch, Succession, Crescent City Flat Dutch, Early Summer and Brunswick are the best varieties. Sow Algiers and TLenormands Couli- flower, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Spinach, Mustard, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Beets. Salsify, Leeks, Corn Salad, Parsley, Roquette, Chervil, Kohlrabi, Radish of all kinds, Trocadero, Big Boston and N. O. Improved Passion Lettuce, Endive, Parsnip, Soup Celery and Turnip-Rooted Celery. Divide Shallots and transplant. Set out Green Globe Artichoke plants and Strawberry plants; the Klondike, Lady Thompson and Excelsior Strawberries are the best for our section. Sow Rye, Barley, Texas Rust-Proof Oats, Orchard Grass, Red and White Clover, Alfalfa and Timothy. NOVEMBER. Sow Spinach, Endive, Cress, Corn Salad, Radish of all kinds, Trocadero, Big Boston and N. O. Improved Passion Lettuce, Mustard, Kohlrabi, Roquette, Beets, Parsley, Chervil, Carrots, Salsify, Parsnips and Turnips of all kinds. Superior Flat Dutch and. Succession Cabbage sown this month will make fine Cabbage in Spring. Plant Blackeye, Marrowfat and other late Varieties of Peas, Broad Windsor or Hnglish Beans. During the latter part of this month prepare the hotbeds for Cucumbers. Set yut Artichoke and Strawberry plants. DECEMBER. Sow Spinach, Roquette, Radish of all kinds, especially Scarlet Turnip White Tip Radish for shipping purposes; Carrots, Trocadero and N. O. Improved Passion Let- tuce Sow Cabbage, Cauliflower and Kohlrabi in a cold frame or some sheltered situa- tion, to be transplanted into the open ground in February. Get your hotbeds ready for Tomatoes, Eggplants, Sweet and Hot Peppers and Cucumbers. Set out Artichoke plants. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 69 RECENT INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT Tomato Livingston’s New Coreless. The most perfectly shaped variety ever produced. Large size, globe shaped, full at stem end, bright red, a strong ‘grower and big cropper. In shape it is almost round, being of about the same diameter each way as shown in our illustration. The depression at the stem end has been almost eliminated, mak- ing it the most profitable variety for can- ning, owing to a very small amount of waste. It is immensely productive, clus- ters of four to seven fruits are produced at six to eight inches apart along the stem. All of the fruits are of marketable size, and many of them are quite large, twelve to to fifteen ounces. Always free from green core; ripens all over and through and right up under the stem, all at once. A grand, good slicing variety; the seed cells being surrounded by bright red, heavy, meaty | and delicious flesh, which is slightly more | --acid than the Livingston’s Globe, The strong outside and inner walls of flesh of the Livington’s Coreless render it avery firm fruit and one of the best for long distance hauling or shipping. Price per packet, 10c; per oz. 90c; per 4 lb. $3.00. { Fe be ea E e ¥§ rs & be De £ Livingston’s Hummer Tomato. Once again we have to offer to the public a real good, absolutely new Tomato; and one that is quite distinct, in several important points. Livingston’s Hummer is as round asa ball, smooth as an apple, and has the least indenture about the stem end of any variety with which we are familiar (see illustration); hence there is no waste whatever in preparing the fruits for use. The coloris bright scarlet (not purple) and very attractive; the flesh is rich crimson-scarlet, and of the very finest quality. In size, not so large as Livingston’s Stone, bnt a good variety, never- theless, for Canners’ use; as a large percentage of the fruits can be put into the can whole and being quite an early Tomato, is especially desirable for Uanners’ in those latitudes where the erop must be produced in a short period of time. For the home-garden and market also, Livingston’s Hummer is hard to beat; especially when grown on stakes, or trellises of some kind. Free fiom cracks, always smooth, of desirable size, and withal a great producer of beautiful clusters of fruits. It is a healthy, vigorous grower of medium sized vines. The fruit is firm and solid; in fact a rotten Tomato is seldom found, If picked when “just turning” to ripen it will carry to a distant market in excellent shape, color up nicely, and meet with ready sale. Per packet 10c, per oz. 60e, per 4 lb. $2.00; per 1b. $6.00 postpaid. Schindier’s Seeds are the best. 70 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Livingston’s Hummer Tomato. a ~~ 2: Livingston’s Globe Tomatoe. Schindler’s Sec ds are always Pure and Reliable. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 7) Livingston’s New Globe Tomato. Livingston’s New Globe. The fact that this is another new Tomato, originating with the Livingston’s, of world-wide Tomato fame, will be sufficient to warrant most growers of fine tomatoes to give it a liberal trial. It is of beautiful globe shape, with quite a percentage of elongated (stem to blossom) fruits, which permits of a greater number of slices being taken than with flat frnited 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; splendid slicing variety. ‘The fruit is borne on short jointed, branching plants in great abundance—literally loaded with fruit. A good general cropper, and one of the very best for greenhouse growing or first early crop on stakes or trellis, An entirely distinct and fixed new sort. Every grower of Livingston’s New Globe, whether he grows for private or market purposes, will be pleased with the beautiful and attractive globe shaped fruit. Per packet 10c, per oz, 50c, per z lb. $1 75; per lb. $6.00. New Tomato--- ‘June Pink” Another Great Money-Maker in a Distinct Class. The ‘June Pink Tomato”? (we herewith give you the originator’s description) in habit of growth is similar to the Earliana. The plant is neat and compact, branching freely, with frnit henging in clusters of six to ten fruits, both in the crown and at the forks of the branches, Under exactly the same conditions as given Sparks’ Earliana and Chalk’s Early Jewel, the ‘‘ June Pink” yielded as much as either, and the vines after the fruit had been har- vested 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 Early _ Jewel, The fruit is of medium size, uniform, smooth, and attractively shaped, without cracks or any green core. The fruit will average two and three-quarters to three inches in diameter, and two- to two and one-half inches in depth. The skin is reasonably tough, so that it is excellent for shipping purposes. In color, itisa bright, pleasing pink, and in markets where a pink tomato is desired will bring 25 per cent. more in price than any red variety, It has the further quality, making it especially deairable for private use, of continuing to bear and ripen fruit until frost, In offering the ‘June Pink Tomato,” we doso with every confidence that it will at once take the unique position in pink varieties which the Earliana now holds over the whole country in. the red sorts. The above is the exact description of the introducers, whom we consider very: reliable. Price per packet 10c, per oz. 50c, per 4 lb. $2.00; per lb. $7.00. EGGPLlaéAan yrs. Early Black Beauty. This is the earliest and best market and family sort of all the large variety Eggplants. It is: fully ten days earlier than the New York Improved Large Purple, and sets its large, handsome- fruit very freely, branching near the ground and growing into well-rounded bushes. Its fine fruits are thick and most perfect in form. The skin has a satiny gloss and is of a rich, lustrous, purplish black. Plants bear from ten to twenty perfect, large, uniform fruits, which do not turn gray even after becoming fully ripe, and the entire crop can be gathered before frost. Price per packet 10c; per oz. 40c.; per } lb. $1.25. Lettuce---May King. This remarkable variety has proved itself capable of satisfying the most exacting require-- ments that could be made on an early out-door Lettuce; while it can also be easily and most satisfactorily raised in a cold-frame. It is not easily affected by cold or wet weather, grows very quickly and produces, even in poor soil, splen= did, globular heads, which are ready in ten to fifteen days before other heading varie- ties, and stands a long time before showlng signs of running to seed. Externally of a yellowish green with light brownish tinge; the leaves inside are of a golden-yellow shade; and in point of flavor unexcelled by any sort, This Lettuce has been highly appreciated wherever grown or tried, and is sure to beoome popular everywhere, We would call your special attention to this. splendid variety. Price per packet 10c.; per oz. 40c; per 4 60c.; per lb. $2. Buy our Seeds once and you will buy them all the time. 72 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL WHEW OATS. In introducing these New Oats we have two of the heaviest and largest grained varieties in the country, and according to reliable reports they have done remarkably well in the South- ern States after a test of two years. These oats are of high quality and pedigreed; we would like to have all farmers send for a packet and give them atrial this coming season. We have only a limited supply of this seed from the introducers, and therefore request all who desire to give it a trial to send in their orders promptly. Regenerated Swedish Select White Oats. These oats are of a great yielding power aud are valuable for their large grain, thin hull, long non-lodging straw, ear long, open and branching. A very fine Oat for all purposes. They are very heavy in seed and will test 52 pounds, stroke measure to the bushel. Price per trial packet 10 cents postpaid. Per pound 20 cents by mail postpaid. By express or freight 12 lbs.for $1.00, Record Black Spring Oats. These oats are without exception one of the earliest varieties grown. The grain is black, exceedingly plump and heavy; straw of medium length, strong and more nourishing than the straw of White Oats. An excellent variety for feeding purposes and are especially valuable for their strong growth and wind resisting qualities. The Oats are exceedingly heavy in seed and will test 48 pounds to the bushel, stroke measure. Price per trial packet 10 cents post- paid. Per pound 20 cents by mail postpaid. By express or freight.12 lbs. for $1.00, CilUFA NUTS. This is one of the best and cheapest forage and root crop that can be grown for hog raising. They can be planted from March to June; are very productive and «ill yield from 100 to 125 bus, per acre on good land, well cultivated and are the best feed to fatten hogs. They will put more fat on a hog than.corn will, the nut has a fine flavor, nearly equal to the pecan. They should be planted in drills three feet apart and 10 inches in the drill; the nuts to be re- served for seed or other purposes, should be gathered before November or before frost; other- wise they will be difficult to gather. If the nuts are not desired or seed, they can be left in the ground and will remain perfectly sound from September until April, where the hogs can eat at will. The Chufa sends up a single spire, similar to Coco, and is often mistaken for this weed, even by the most experienced eye. Unlike Coco, the Chufa will die out in two or three years if neglected. Price 25c. per quart; 75c, per gall.; $1.50 per peck; $5.50 per bushel. NWOTICE. Owing to the great increase of our Seed Business we feel that we cannot give the proper attention to our braneb of Fruit Trees, Floral Plants, Shrubbery etc., and we therefore have decided to discontinue this department. Merchants write to us for special prices on seeds in large quantities a a ee FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 73 AROMATIC, MEDICINAL Sweet Basil. General Cultural Directions. Most of the varieties thrive best on sandy soil, and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which is rather poor, but in all cases the soil should be carefully pre- pared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow in drills sixteen to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soilis fine and pressed firmly over the seed. Seed should be sown early in spring; such varieties as Sage, Rosemary, Lavender and Basil are best sownin a frame and then trans- planted into the garden. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. Sage. Anise (Pimpinelle anisum).—A well known annual herb whose seeds, which have an agreeable, aromatic odor and taste, are used for dyspepsia and colic, and as a corrective of griping and unpleasant medicines, it is also very good for flatulence and colic in babies, Sow early and thin to six to ten plants to foot of row, Balm (Jéelisse officinalis), — A perennial herb, easily propagated by division of the root or from seed, The leaves have a fragrant odor, similar to lemons, and are used for mak- ing balm tea for use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage called balm wine, Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). — A hardy annual from the East Indies. The seed and stems have the flavor of cloves, and are used for flavoring soups and sauces. i i NUTT TAT i iT Oaraway. AND POT HERBS. Sth y Summer Savory. Thyme. Bene (Sesamum orientale)—This plant is erown here in the south for its seeds and leaves which have medicinal virtues. The seeds furnish an oil used for softening and whitening the skin, and also for flavoring a Creole confection called Plarine. The leaves im- mersed in water, make a cooling drink benefi- cial for bowel derangements. Borage (Borago officinalis)—A hardy an- nual used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage, The leaves immersed ir water give it an agree- able taste and flavor. Sow in beds and thin to six to ten inches apart. In some localities this sows itself and becomes a weed. Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum). — The seeds are used in the manufacture of liquors and confectionery. Caraway (Carum carui).—Cultivated for its seed, which is used in confectionery cakes, Rye bread, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups. If sown early in August the plants will give a fair crop of seed in the next season, but when sown in the spring, will not seed until the next year. Plant in drills two or three feet apart, and thin out if necessary, Dill (Anethum graveolens), — An annual grown for its seeds, as well as for the greens as they both have a strong aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste. The seed is good for flatulence and colicin infants and the greens are excellent for flavoring pickles. Fennel (Sweet Florence; Foeniculum officina- lis),—This is grown extensively here by the VORY, lk Sse Tao Cc" i Merchants write to us for special prices on seeds in large quantities. Ce ie a eee : 74 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Italian gardeners for the market, ard is also called Italian celery. Itis used for soups, fish sauces and salads; is also eaten like celery dipped in salt. The seeds are also used for flavoring Meats, confectionery etc, Lavender (Lavendula vera), — Hardy, perennial, growing about two feet high. Used for the distillation of lavender water, or dried and used to perfume linen. Pick before it becomes dry and hard and dry quickly, so it will retain its odor. Marjoram; Sweet (Origanum marjorana). A perennial, the young tender tops being used green for flavoring or they may be dried and used for winter for flavoring meats, sausage etc. Rosemary (Rosmarinus offcinalis).—Har- dy perennial with fragrant odor and warm, aromatic bitter taste. Used for tea. Rue (Ruta graveolens).—A hardy perennial with a peculiar smell. The leaves are bitter, and so acrid as to blister the skin. It is a stimulant and anti-spasmodic. but must be used with great caution, as its use sometimes results in seriousinjury. It must not be suf- fered to run to seed, and does best on poor soil. Sage (Salvia officinalis).—A hardy perennial possessing some medicinal properties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment; it being used more extensively than any other herb for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in spring (four to five pounds per acre in drills) on very rich ground, cultivate often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart, Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will survive the winter and may be divided, If this is done they will give @ second crop superior in quality. Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis)—A hardy annual, the dried stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for flav- oring, particularly in dressings and soups, Culture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris),—This herb is perennial, and is both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce; a tea is made from the leaves, which in some cases will re- lieve nervous headache. Sow as early as {the ground will permit. GRASS SEEDS. Red Top Grass. Red Top (4grostis vulgaris),—In Pennsy]l- vania and states further south, this is known as Herd’s Grass, a name applied in New Eng- land and New York to Timothy. Itis a good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and makes good pasture when fed close, When sown alone, use about twenty-eight pounds of seed per acre. Sow in spring or fall, Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). — One of the most valuable grasses on account of its quick growth and valuable aftermath, It has a tendency to grow in tufts, and does bet- ter if sown with clover, and as it ripens at the same time as clover, the mixed hay is of the best quality. When sown alone, about twen- ty-eight pounds are required per acre; if sown with clover, half that quantity, It is perennial, and will last for years, but its habit of growth unfits it for lawns, Sf. WAY, ae TREN Orcha rd Grass. If you want to make a success in gardening, try Schindler’s Seeds. a = | | FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 75 Kentucky Blue Grass. Kentucky Blue Grass. Fancy clean. (Poa pratensis),— Some times called June grass, but the true June or Wire Grassis much inferior, Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all northern grasses. In conjunction with White Clover it forms a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less than 54 pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage about twenty-eight pounds per acre will be required. Sow early gn the spring, or in October or November. Timothy (Pihleum pratense).—This is the /most valuable of all the grasses for hay, es- pecially in the North. Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be ¢eut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or fall, at the rate of twelve pounds per acre; if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. == = S== Engligh or Perennial Rye Grass. English or Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne).—A very valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to moder- ately moist or irrigated lands. Sow thirty to forty pounds per acre, inspring. Splendid for making lawns. Meadow Fescue,or English Blue Grass (Festuca pratensis). —A perennial grass from two to to four feet high, with flat, broad leaves. This is one of the standard European grasses. It needs rich ground, and succeeds well on prairie soil. This is an excellent pas- ture grass to take the place of the wild gras- ses,as it yields a large amount of early and late feed. Sow about twenty-five pounds per acre, Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena ela- tior).—A hardy perennial much used in the south and west, Its roots penetrate deep, and it thrives on any good soil. It yields a heavy crop, and is valuable both for meadow any pasture. If used alone, sow about thirty to forty pounds per acre. Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon).—No other grass is better known in the South than this variety; it is easily grown from seed and also by sodding, It is splendid for pasturage and is best for making lawns; for this purpose it cannct be excelled, if cut close occasionally; it will grow thick and dense, making a regular carpet. It is superior (for lawns or golf links) to any lawn grass mixture on the market. Sow from March to August, 5 lbs. to the acre. J V4" G f Red Clover. Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). —This is. a fine grass for sowing late in fall, for cutting early in spring and feeding green to stock of all kinds. Can also be sown early in spring for pasture. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to an acre; White Dutch Clover (Trifolium re- pens).—Same as the red excepting the flowers are white; generally used for pasturage and. Bees. Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). This clover-like plant, growing from two to: three feet in height is especially adapted for: Schindler’s Seeds are always Pure and Reliable. 76 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Ire yA Rai AN ‘Apa hg : SESW ob SSSR Alfalfa or Lucerne Clover. Nal SE dry climates and soils. It strongly resembles clover in habit of growth and feed value, but withstands drought much better. It isa pe- rennial plant on well-drained soils, so that when once established it will continue to pro- duce large crops from five to ten years; some- times longer; on rich high land it produces four to five cuttings ina single season. The nlant is quite hardy, but does not succeed well on low, wet soils, ees = Crimson Clover. Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). An annual variety providing large crops of green forage, or if cut while in bloom will make excellent hay. It should not be allowed to grow too old, or the seed-heads are liable to cause hair-balls to form in the animals stom- achs to their great injury. It is for use as a green manure and cover crops that this plant is most highly esteemed. It improves poor lands and restores to fertility those worn by excessive culture, Seed should be sown early in August or September, so that the plants will become well established before winter. It is especially valuable for sowing amongst corn or Other crops at time of the last cultivation, as it willsecure a good stand in the partial shade, forming an excellent cover for the land after the crop is taken off, and will afford a close, dense mat of growing foliage to turn under in the spring. Sow at rate 15 lbs. to the acre. Sainfoin or Esparsette (Onobrychis sativa). —This is a very valuable perennial plant for the Southern States; it is quite hardy afterit becomes well established, It has strong, deeply branching roots, and will succeed in very dry soils, sand, and even in gravel. Sow 2 to 3 bushels per acre, Bushel weighs about 24 pounds. Johnson Grass (Sorghum halapense).— This grass is popular in some portions of the South and West, being of quick growth, the stout stalks reaching a height of six or eight feet before flowering; should be cut for hay when it is coming into bloom. When once established, it is difficult to eradicate. 25 lbs, to the bushel; about 1 bushel to the acre. Texas Red Rust Proof Oats—tThis is the only variety of oats which is not liable to rust here in the South. Itis one of the most profitable crops that can be grown for winter and spring feeding and will save lots of corn. The seed can be sown beginning of Oc- tober until latter part of November and again during January and February, They should not be sown as thick as the other kinds, as they have a tendency to stool, Use one anda half bushel to the acre. Texas Rye—thisis sown during the fall months up to January for forage and pasture, During Winter and early spring it also does well if planted thinly with Texas Rust Proof Oats. Texas Barley—Should be planted in Fall and Winter for forage and is used for | feeding, in its green state, It is eagerly eaten by live-stock of all kinds and is very nutritious. Sow on rich soil. . German Millet—This is the favorite variety for planting in good land to produce a large crop of hay for forage during the sum- mer months. Being of very strong growth, the seed should not be sown too thickly; one bushel to the acre, Velwet Bean—This bean originated in Florida a few years ago, and has become very popular with the farmers and planters in the South. It makes a splendid forage for stock For Fresh Seeds True to Name send your order to us. ijpand makes a splendid fertilizer, if turned under i) like cow-peas. The vine is most rampant in ijigrewth branching freely and growing quickly neto a great length; they are thickly clothed yy with large green leaves, Planted to enrich the ye soil, they should be allowed to die down, as it ll) is impossible to plow under the dense network 4} of strong vines while in the growing state. i ‘) Giant Beggar Weed — This quickly ) growing plant is now extensively grown in the il Southern States. Sown from beginning of ') April until June; the Seed being small should *) be simply rolled after sowing broad-cast. Eight 1), to ten pounds are sufficient for an acre of *) land; growth is extremely rapid, and the plant ‘Inay be pastured or cut for forage at any stage, 3) but should be cut for hay before the seed ‘ripens and slowly dried in windrows like It is splendid for enriching worn-out Burr or California Clover — This ) clover is supposed to come from Chili. It is ) often mistaken for alfalfa in growth, but is ) quite distinct in blossom. Burr clover pro- }) duces 2 to 3 yellow blossomsin each cluster | and lucerne has several blue blossoms in an ‘| elongated head. It furnishes good grazing wand hay. The seeds are produced in burr-like | SS ees 6S OLE 68 ic _— ° < o Le | )) pods and are hard to remove. therefore, they | aresown in the burr, half bushel to the acre, DWARF ESSEX RAPE. | Farmers of the United States are just begin- | ning to find out what England has known for many years, that the Fodder Rape is the most | valuable green feeding plant known, especially | for sheep, Dwarf Essex Rape is easily grown | perfectly hardy, and possesses remarkable | fattening properties. One acre will pasture ) thirty-six head two months and lambs will § make a gain of 8to12 poundsamonth. Pigs . and Cattle are also very fond of it. The plant is a rank grower and should have heavy manur- § ing as well as high cultivation. Any corn soil | willgrow Rape. Sow the seed by theend of Sep- tember, and the crop can be ready to feed at a ) season when it is most needed, It does well sown with oats. After the oats are cut the Rape grows rapidly. From } acre there were cut 92 tons of green rape, or it yielded at the rate of 19 tons per acre. Ifthe soilis rich and clean sow broad-cast; if not so clean. sow in drills | and cultivate as for corn. When sown broad- cast use 10 lbs., and if in driils, 4lbs. to the acre. True Dwarf-Essex Rape, our own im- | portation. Australian Salt Bush—A forage plant for alkali soils, and for regions subject to peri- odic drought, Thisis a most wonderful for- age plant; as it will grow freely in arid and alkali lands, that will produce no other vege- tation, yielding a marvelously liberal foliage which is eagerly eaten by all kinds of stock. It is of creeping habit, From twenty to thirty tons of green fodder have been harvested from ~ FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 77 oneacre. It has further been proved that af- ter three or four crops have been grown on alkali land, the soil is then capable of produ- cing any other vegetation. In many sections of the states this is in itself of priceless value. This plant has been very extensively tried at the California experimental station, where single plants, grown on the poorest alkali land, have rexnched a diameter of sixteen feet in one season. One pound of seed will plant an acre, It grows readily from seed, andrequires no cultivation, VETCHES. * Ey, yo of NEL FZ Se J - ae GSES YEE om Sand, or Winter Vetch. Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetch. (Vicia villosa)—This is the best variety and thrives well on poor soil, especially arid sandy lands, It is best sown in the fall, but does well also if sown early in spring. It grows to a height of from three to four feet and can be cut twice for fodder,. first when the blooms appear and then it can be cut for the seed. Very nutritious and hardy. Sow one and one-halé bushels to the acre, Teosinte (Reana luxurians) —This is a valuable forage plant resembling Indian Corn in appearance and grows very quickly. produ- cing a large quantity offorage. The leaves are much longer and broader than those of Indian Corvu, also more abundant, while the stalks contain a sweeter sap. The forage is exceed- ingly tender and is greedily eaten by hor- ses, mules and cattle. Asit is quite suscep- tible to cold, the seed should not be sown be- fore latter part of February, beginning of March, If you want to make a success in gardening, try Schindler’s Seeds. 78 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL SORC#UM. Early Amber—This variety is exten- sively grown here in the South for forage and cutting green when half grown, and makes a splendid fodder for feeding horses, mules and cattle. It is also grown on a small scale for making syrup in such localities in the South where sugar cane does not thrive well. Karly Oramge—This sort is almost si- milar to the Early Amber, but is said to pro- duce more saccharine matter and juice, 228 KAFFIR-CORN. Kaffir-Corn. This is a variety of Sorghum which grows from four to five feetin height; in habit of growth the plant is low, stocks perfectly erect and foliage wide. It produces an abundance of forage, of which horses and cattle are fond of; it also produces a large quantity of seeds which makes splendid feed for fowl of all kind. Requires 10 lbs, to sow an acre, PEANUTS. Peanuts can be raised with but little ex- pense, and are an exceedingly productive and paying crop. They are planted in much the same manner as potatoes, and require but i mx little care beyond hilling up the young plants. ; i ¢ ciaictinaerientans see SPANISH PEANUTS. Spanish—This is an early variety and A very prolific. The pea is smaller than the | Virginia and Tennessee: but fills out well, making no pops. Can be planted closein the — row and yield largely per acre. Splendid for feeding hogs; also fine for roasting. Should be sown during March, April and May, White Virginia—This is the original © peanut or pindar, as it is sometimes called, é It is considered the best variety for growing — South. Produces pods or shells from 14 to 24 © inches in length containing from 3 to 5 peasin © apod, Very productive and fine for roasting. — SE =O WW SCHINDLER’S GRASS ana CLOVER SEED FOE: PERMANENT PASTURE AND HAY. = They are always Clean and Free from Weeds. Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 79 LOW 2 Sle Ds. ANNUALS AND OTHER FLOWERS BLOOMING THE FIRST YEAR FROM SEED. All Flower Seeds are put up in 5 and 10 cent packets; excepting where otherwise noted. saa << Ni AVE Ne \ “Ss &S 4 4 NA 7 Py <> er om = KEENER Sheen” / iY Los 2 nc Z A = md a Sy a Yi fs v, Snapdragon, Asters New White Branching. The magnificent large double white flowers, four inches in diameter, borne upon long stems, are excellent for cutting. The long broad petals are curled so as to give the blossom the appearance of a graceful chrysanthemum, Asters Semple’s New Branching. fe This is a magnificent American strain, pro- = ducing handsome double flowers on long stems. All colors mixed, Aster Mary Semple. AILANTHUS, OR TREE OF HEAVEN. AILANTHUS—(Tree of Heaven). The superb —This splendid ornamental tree is a native of China, where it is called the Tree of Heaven, from its great beauty, It is very hardy and grows in any soil, no matter how poor and grows from 6to10 feet high from seed the first summer. The leaves, from 5 to 6 feet in length, give it a grand appearance. Nothing outside the tropics can rival it for lawn deco- ration, Large panicles of bloom, followed in season by great clusters of colored seed pods, make the tree a continual thing of beauty, Alyssum Maritimumn (Sweet Alyssum) This is of easiest culture and its fragrant, pure white flowers which it bears in clusters bloom almost all summer and are splendid for making bouquets. Sow October till March, Antirhinum Majyus — Snapdragon, Choice mixed. Showy plant of various colors. About two feet high. Should be sown early, if perfect flowers are desired, Sow from Oc- tober till March. Aster—German Quilled. Perfect double quilled flowers, of all shades, from white to dark purple crimson, One and a half feet high. Aster—Trufaat’s Peony-Flowered. Large double pzony-shaped flowers of fine mixed colors; one of the best varieties. Two feet high; sow from December until March. They ean be cultivated in pots to perfection. ‘large double flowers, in great profusion, are most beautiful, of a soft deep shade of rosy flesh,—borne upon stems twelve inches long.. Amaranthus Caudatus—Love Lies Bleeding. Longred racemes with blood red flowers. Very graceful, three feet high. Amaranthus Tricolor—tThree-color- ed Amaranth. Very showy; cultivated on ac- count of its leaves, which are green, yellow and red. ‘Two to three feet high. All Flower Seeds are put up in 5 and 10 cents packets. 80 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL aif i) ae | Double Mixed Balsams. 6, Amaranthus Bicolor— Two-colored Amaranth, Crimson and green variegated foliage; good for edging. Two feet high. Amaranthus Salicifolius — Foun- tain plant. Rich colored foliage; very grace- ful, Five to six feet high. All varieties of Amaranthus should be sown from February to June, Lobelia Erinus. Aquilegia—Columbine, Beautifully, cu- riously formed, various tinted flowers. Bloom early in spring and fall. Hardy perennial; sow from October till March, Cockscomb. Abutilon or Bell-Flower — These plants are easily grown and bloom profusely during the early spring and summer months. They grow readily from seed and make large fine shrubs, and are beautiful with their bell- shaped flowers. Margaruite Carnation. Give our Seeds a trial and be convinced that what we say are facts. ++ ASAANASS SASS FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 81 Cosmos. Althea Rosea (HAollyhock).—A beautiful plant growing from 4 to 6 feet high and pro- ducing alarge number of flowers along the main stem or trunk, of variegated colors. Sow from October till April. Balsamina Camelia-Flora — Double Mixed Balsams. A free blooming plant of easy culture. The flowers resemble a camelia in form and are of large size. Our mixture contains all the finest variegated eolors and cannot be excelled. Sow from February till August. Balsams, Double White—This is a perfectly double variety and pure white. Bellis Perennis—Double Daisy, easily grown from seed and eome into flower in a short time; they are indispensable for spring flowers for the garden, October till February. Browallia—Handsome plants, eighteen inches tall, with shining green foliage and bright blue and pure white flowers mixed, Sow in February and March. Also in November under glass, Cacalia Coccinea — Tassel Flower. Small tassel-like blooms, often called ‘‘Flora’s Paint Brush,” gracefully borne on long stems. February till May. Calendula (Offcinalis).—Pot Marigold, An aromatic herb; but is mostly planted for its beautiful golden yellow flowers. Sow from January till April. oz, ‘ Ee AWN 3S TS = SALEEM) ~ S SEIN 2g 3385 Vin . A sy RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER. Callieopsis or Correopsis—Compact plants, covered with bright golden flowers, each marked with dark brown center. Some- times called Bright Eye Daisy. Sow December to April. Cockscomb (Celosia cristata)—Is easily grown from seed, andis certainly one of the most showy aud brilliant of annuals. The combs of the varieties grown from our seed often grow a foot or more across the top. Sow from February till August. Glasgow Prize—A fine dwarf variety, dark leaves and large crimson combs, Dwarf Mixed — Large solid heads of bloom, red, yellow and variegated colors. Campanula Speculum—Bell-Flow- er, or Venus’ Looking-Glass. Free flowering plants of different colors, from white to dark blue; one foot high, Sow December until March. Centaurea Cyanus—Bottle pink. A hardy annual of easy culture, of various colors; two feet high. f Schindler’s Seeds are the best. 82 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Cosmos—Of very rapid growth and make large bushes, fully 5 to 6 feet high, which are a mass of elegant foliage. From August until November each plant is covered with hundreds of showy blossoms, The flowers resemble single dahlias. They are easily raised and make a grand display. The flowers are of many different colors. Dianthus Chinensis (Double Chinese Pink)—Produces clusters of small double flowers, fine mixed; one foot high. From October to April. —S= F = *S SQ \\ ' = h olf Gt, aS —~ = SN Hii > ys: hos NY a AN \\ \ \ Dianthus Hedewigii. Dianthus Heddewigii—Finest mixed (Japan Pink), This isa very showy variety. The flowers are large and of brilliant colors; one foot high. Sow October till April. Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William), Of beautiful colors and very showy; should be sown early in order to have them bloom the BONN first spring. One and a half to two feet high, Mixed Cannas. Sow October till April. Centaurea Suavolens--Yellow Sweet, Sultan, December to April. Cineraria Maritima—‘‘Dusty Mil- ler.” A handsome border plant, which is cul- tivated on account of its silvery white leaves. Stands our summer well. Coleus—A well known and beautiful bed- ding plant, which can be easily propagated by seeds which produce different shades of colored plants, Chrysanthemum-Double Mixed, Fine summer bloomers of different colors; they make a fine showing when planted in groups. March to May. Cannas—Finest mixed colors, tall and dwarf, Sow from February till April, Candy-Tuft— White and Purple. Among the most useful of perfectly hardy annuals; produces neat clusters of flowers very freely, which are very fragrant. Sow October until April. German Stocks. ’ Schindler’s Seeds are the Gardeners choice. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 83 German Quilled Aster. Dianthus Caryophyllus,Margari- tae—Mareuerite Carnation. These lovely, fragrant Marguerite carnations will bloom in about four months, after sowing the seed. The plants do well in pots, as well as in the open ground and are of vigorous growth and require no support. LHighty per cent. produce double flowers and are exquisitely sweet. They are of remarkable colors and shades, Sow November till April. Giant Trimardeau Pansy. Delphinium—tLarkspur. Well known annuals of great beauty and noted for richness of colors. Double Dwarf Rocket?— Finest mixed, Tall Rocket—Double mixed. Dahlia—Double, large Flowering. The double dahlia can be grown easily from seed and produces fine flowers the first year, The seed should be sown from February till June. Escholtzia (California poppy). — Mixed flowers. Flowers yellow, orange and white; leaves very finely cut; grows 10 to 12 inches; very showy. December till April. Gaillardia— This plant produces flowers of magnificent size and wonderful profusion, and are greatly admired for their fine forms very rich blending colors. Sow January till April, re Vege \S Rocket Larkspur. Geranium Zonale — This is a deco- yrative plant, very attractive when grown in ots and transplanted in the summer in a half-shady place in the garden, where they will bloom profusely. They are of all colors and are easily grown from seed, when sown in boxes. Heliotrope — Mixed. This flower is loved by almost every one and is as easily grown from seed as the phlox or petunia, It is a strong grower and produces flowers in purple, lavender and white colors in pro- fusion. Helichrysum Monstrosum Al- bum and Rubrum — Red. and white everlasting flower, Very showy double flowers two feet high. December to April, Don’t buy cheap and spurious seeds as it is only a waste of time and money. | ' ; : L 84 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL tractive. Said to be anti-malarious, Can b sown from February until June. ~~, Pe A RAN Abutilon or Bell Flower. Russian Sunflower—tThis is highly prized by poultry raisers and farmers as a cheap food for fowls. It isimmensely pro- Mimedevicrhera: ductive and can be raised cheaper than corn, . | as any waste piece of ground will suffice, It .| Helianthus Flora Pleno—(Double is the best egg producing food known. The Flowering Sunflower.) This variety grows seed is also used here on a large scale for feed- about the same height asthe large Russian ing hard-bill birds, such asthe Red bird or i Sunflower; but produces an abundance of Cardinal and Parrots, which are very fond X flowers which are smaller in size, but very at- of it. 6! oot ty 0 ee he int im Re | | y) ‘ Y) i) tbs Wf yy) NN wl LE NT Uy ( y) /' ll, i pu Up, P: WS ia lg Schindler’s Seeds are always Pure and Reliable. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 85 Lobelia (Erinus compacta).—Very dwarf plants will not do well. They produce an plants; growing four to six inches high and abundance of flowers of brillant colors. Feb- forming dense masses of blue flowers, Of ruary till June, easy culture and well adapted for bedding, edging, pots orrockeries. Sow October till April, Mathiola (Annua).—Sweet scented stocks. A charming hardy annual, produces flowers from white to.dark blue and crimson colors. Sow in rich soil from October till April. CO ee i \ Vi; yy AVigh t i 4 Petunia Hybrida. Mesembryanthemum Crystal-) 3% linum. (Ice plant.)—This beautiful plantpS is splendid for growing in hanging baskets or SSS for bedding. It has singular icy foliage. Sow © SSS ty February till April. > Ee ee roa Se ' Mirabilis Jalapa (Marvel of Peru),— This is the well-known Four O’Clock of yarie- : gated and mixed colors, It grows as easily as DUTERS NERS ati weeds and is splendid to plant in garden spots, Marigold, French Dwarf—aA very near fences and places where other flowering dwarf growing compact plant which produces ee | ait Large Trimardeau Pansy. If youwant to make a success in gardening, buy Schindler’s Seeds. 86 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL flowers of yellow and brown color, January till April. Mignomette (Reseda odorata).—A quick growing annual, highly esteemed for its deli- cate fragrance. It grows most rapidly and produces the largest and finest spikes of blos- soms during cool moist weather of early spring and fall months; but will bloom all summer if seed is sown in the Spring. Sow December till April, ; Myosotis Palustris — (Porget-me-not). This charming little plant succeeds best in a half-shady position in the garden and requires sandy and moist soil, They produce small blue flowers in clusters, Nigella Damascena — Love-in-a mist. Very showy in foliage and flowers. The pretty blue and white flowers are sur- rounded by a delicate wreath of mossy foliage, Nasturtiumas (Dwarf and Tall).—Mixed colors. This plant is of easy culture, produces fine foliage and flowers of beautiful variegated colors; it can be trained on trellises, although it does not grow very high, The dwarf variety can be grown in pots or hanging baskets and are very ornamental. Marigold, Tall African-This variety is stronger in habit and produces larger flow- ers, yellow in color. Papaver Somniferum—Double Pop- py. Thisis the true Opium Poppy of extra large size, of different colors; very showy. Oc- tober till April. Should not be transplanted. Ranunculus, Flowered Poppy— Small double French variety, Double-fringed flowers. October till April, Shirley Poppy. This is one of the finest varieties. The colors range through all shades of delicate rose, pink, carmine and brilliant erimson. Many of the large flowers are edged with white, Pansies (Viola tricolor maxima), — Large mixed Pansy. Pansy seed is a specialty with | | | | Mixed Phlox. Purity, Quality and Reliability “our motto.” A ont a Se Pte * ~ EE ee le ty ae Reng tne Re AEF 5 ee I. Ane aT tei ge ee dh, : as - ee FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 87 Sweet Violet. us, We have only the finest strains, in color and size, and the best of seed to be obtained, Improved Giant Trimardeau-Re- markable for the large size of the flowers, which, however, are notso circular in form as the German varieties. Most of the flowers are marked with three large blotches or spots, Large Mixed German Pansies— These are famous for their almost endless var- iety of charming shades of colors, united with good size and most perfect form of flowers. They bloom profusely and embrace all the solid or self-colors; delicately shaded flowers; five spotted and three spotted. Sow October till March, Petunia Hybrida—FPetunia. Splendid mixed hybrid varieties. A very decorative plant of various colors, well known to almost every lover of flowers. Plants are of spreading habit; about one foot high. January till May, Phiox Drummondii — Drummond’s Phlox. One of the best and most popular annuals in cultivation. Their various colors and length of flowering, with easy culture, make them favorites with every one. All fine colors mixed. One foot high. December till April. Phlox Drummondii Grandifiora Alba—Pure white, some with purple or violet eye, Phiox DrummondiiGrandifiora Stellata Splendens—This is admitted to be the richest colored and most effective of all large flowered Phloxes. It combines all the good qualities of the Splendens, with the ad- dition of a clearly defined, pure white star, which contrasts strikingly with the vivid crim- son.of the flowers. Rs | Double Portulaca. Z\with semi-double and double flowers. foot high, February till August. Portulaca—A small plant of great beau- ty, and of the easiest culture. Does bestina well exposed situation, where it has plenty of sun, The flowers are of various colors, from white to bright scarlet and crimson, The plant is good for edging vases or pots; or where large plants are kept in tubs, the surface can be filled with this neat little genus of plants, Halffoot high, February till August. Portulaca Grandifiora, Fl. Pl.— The same variety of colors Half Primula Veris—Cowslip. An herba- Primula Chimemsis—Chinese Prim- rose. A green-house plant which flowers pro- fusely and continues to bloom for a long time; should be sown early to insure the plant flow- ering well. Different colors; mixed, per pack- age, 10 cents. One anda half feet high, Oc- tober till February. Pyrethrum Aurea—Golden Feather. The flowers resemble Asters. It has bright yellow leaves, which makes it very showy if massed as a border. Ricinus. (Castor Oil Bean)—Semi-tropi- cal plants, which are grown largely for their great size and picturesque foliage. The plants are surmounted by large spikes of flowers and brilliantly colored spiny seed pods. March till May. Sensitive Plant, (Mimosa pudica)—The Sensitive Plant is very chaste and elegant in foliage, the leaves being delicately binated, while it bears small pink flowers in globose heads. It affords much amusement by its sensitive character—even when slightly touched the leaves instantly close and droop; easily grown, Salvia Splendens, (Large.flowering Scar- let Sage.)—Under our hot summer sun, ‘‘this flame-colored beauty” is the most gorgeous of all plants, For months the blaze of flaming scar- let is intensively brilliant, with great spikes of bloom completely concealing the foliage. A single plant will carry as many as two hundred spikes of flowers, each spike ten to twelve inches in length, \ Scabiosa, (Vourning Bride).—The old and well-known Sweet Scabious is not so generally cultivated as it deserves. The perfectly double flowers are useful for cutting; they are grace- fully borne upon long slender stems, well above the foliage. Sweet Sultan, (Centaurea suaveolens. )— The Yellow Sweet Sultan produces its hand- some, brush-like, bright-yellow flowers in won- derful profusion. The flowers have long stems and keep well. Convince yourself by trying Schindler’s Seeds. 88 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Torenia Fournieri—Charming plants for pot culture and in the open garden; are very attractive in beds or masses; exceedingly free bloomers. They produce lovely velvety- blue flowers, with three large spots of darkest blue and a bright yellow throat; bloom until frost, February till May. Verbena Hybrida—Extra fine mixed. Free-flowering, hardy annuals, of low spread- ing growth, Single plants in rich soil will cover a space three to four feet in diameter and furnish a profusion of flowers, The flow- er-heads are of good size and fine regular form, highly valued for cut-flower decoration, If the flowers are kept cut off before seeding, the plants will bloom much more freely. Of late years the plants raised from cuttings and sold by florists have become quite diseased, Plants grown from seed are not only cheaper, but are strong and vigorous in growth, with rich dark-green foliage, and continue in bloom un- til cut off by heavy frosts, White Verbena -Flowers pure white and of fine fragrance, Italian Striped—Very showy; striped flowers of many bright colors. Vimca—Rosea and Alba. Splendid pot and bedding plants; eighteen inches high, with glossy green leaves and circular flowers. Zimmias—No flowers are easier grown from seed in the open ground and they are a beauty in the garden when pianted in groups or masses. They bloom during the whole summer. They have been improved upon so much that a majority of the new varieties re- semble the Dahlia from a distance. Sow from February till August, Choice Double Mixed — Double flowers, of good form and quite large size; brilliant colors, Ee f \N N\ Double White—Dablia-like flowers, per- \ fectly double and of the purest, snowy-white. CLIMBERS. Anmtigonon Leptopus (Rosa Mon- tana)—This is one of the finest perennial clim- bers for the South. It isa native of Mexico and is well adapted to our climate, It is of rapid growth and produces long racemes of beautiful pink flowers. In the winter the vine should be cut down and the roots covered with moss or straw. Flowers freely the first year. Sow February till April, Aristolochia Elegans— (Dutchman’s Pipe)—This plant is of vigorous growth and is most suitable for the Southern States. It bears large flowers of a rich purple color, with irregular markings of creamy white and golden yellow center, This plant blooms when quite young and continues until killed by frost. Sow from January till March. Maurandia Barclayana. Benincasa Cerifera (Wax Gourd),— A strong growing vine with long-shaped dark crimson fruit, when ripe, has a fine musky odor; it is splendid for making preserves. Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum). — The Balloon Vine or ‘‘Love-in-a-puff” is of rapid growth, with pretty foliage and inflated cap- sules or seed-pods. Cobaea Scandens—Of rapid growth and large size, with fine foliage. Most grace- ful with large bell-shaped flowers of a beauti- ful violet hue. Cypress Vime—Delicate fern-like foliage and beautiful star-shaped flowers. Scarlet—Intenselyr ich scarlet. fy ( White Sweet Peas. Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 89 Japanese Morning Glories. Cypress Vine —White—Purest paper white. - Curcurbita—Ornamental Gourd, Mixed. This is a fine climber, making fine shade and producing gourds of all shapes and form. Sow February till April. Curcurbita Lagenaria Dulcis— Sweet Gourd. This isastrong growing vine which produces long-green club-like fruit, which makes a palatable dish when used green like squash. Dolichos. (Hyacinth Bean), — Of extra rapid growth; runs from 20 to 30 feet high and produces purple and white flowers, which turn into purple beans. Very ornamental, Evening Glory (Jpomaea Bona Now).— This is of a rapid growth and produces large white flowers, which open jn the evening; it is often advertised as the Moon-fiower. Maurandia Barclayana-Mixed rapid growing vine producing rose, purple and white colored flowers and elegant foliage. Mina Lobata—tThe flowers appear on fork-like racemes, rising almost erect out of the dense and luxuriant foliage; they are, as buds, at first bright red, but change through orange-yellow to yellowish-white when in full bloom. It isa quite rapid-growing climber, if started early in pots under glass. Momordica Balsamina — Balsam Apple. —This is a beautiful delicate climber of luxuriant foliage; it produces a warty, elon- gated fruit, which when ripe turnsred. The fruit, when ripe, is put into aglass jar with whiskey and is splendid for healing cuts and bruises. Sow March till May. Morning Glories (Imperial Japanese).— This is one of the greatest improvements of the common Morning Glory. They are ofan increased size, of beautiful, variegated colors and some are fringed. The foliage is also very pretty, as some of the leaves are marbled with white and golden yellow spots. No garden should be without this marvelous flower. Sow February till May, Luffa Acutangula (Dish Rag Vine).— A rapid growing vine, with large foliage: splendid for making shade or covering un- sightly out-houses or walls. It produces long green fruit which when dry, can be used for washing dishes; also in making ornamental baskets. Sweet Peas (Mixed),—This flowering pea is too well known to be described. Our mix- ture consists of all the finest and lately intro- duced varieties and cannot be surpassed for quality. Blanche Burpee (Pure White). — A grand, large flower of pure whiteness. Vines are of strong growth, blooming profusely throughout the season, All Flower seeds are put up in 5 and 10 cts. packets, excepting where otherwise noted. FLOWERINC BULBS. Anemones — Double Flowering. The roots should be planted in spring and fall, in pots, boxes or the open ground. Of different colors, fine for planting in masses with hya- cinths and Ranunculus. Price, 30 cts. per doz. Calla Lily. (Lily of ihe Nile.)—This is a beautiful pot plant and is very ornamental when in bloom for home culture, The proper time to plant them is in October and Novem- ber; they can also be planted throughout win- ter and spring. They require a great deal of Merchants write to us for special prices on seeds in large quantities. 90 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL S=== > \ a \ \ . (A \\ \ | I > (M\\) ; Y AN) \ \ W/ Sweet Peas. (Mixed.) moisture; they are splendid for fish ponds and fountains and thrive wellif the pot is half elevated above the water. Price 25c. each. Chimese Sacred Lilies—This is one of the finest bulbs for in-door culture. It should be planted in a bowl or wide dish, in which gravel stones or pieces of brick have been putin place; then fill the bowl a little over half full of water and place in a dark room for two or three weeks to draw root, af- ter which it can be gradually brought to the light, and will bloom shortly thereafter, 1t produces beautiful flowers on trusses, pure white in color, with yellow center, Price, 10c each; $1.00 per dozen. Dahlias—This is one of the leading bulbs grown in the South especially in the vicinity of New Orleans; they are grown mostly for flowers for ‘‘All Saints” day. The roots we offer are all of double ffowers and of all colors. Should not be planted before latter part of March, beginning of April. Price 25c each, $2.50 per doz. ‘ Memordica Balsamina. Gladiolus — These summer-flowering bulbs are easily grown and produce a great display of brilliant flowers at small expense, Our Stock is grown from the most beautiful French hybrid varieties, embracing a grand range of the most beautiful shades of colors, combined with large size and fine open, form of flowers. Price 50c per doz, Gloxinias (Hybrida),—This is one of the finest and easiest grown bulbs for window-pot culture for the South. They do very well in half shady situations and produce beautifu] bell-shaped flowers of all colors, a good per- centage being variegated. The leaves are an ornament for their velvety texture. Whenin bloom they require a good deal of moisture, Plant early in spring in sandy soil. Price 25c each. Hyacinths—tThis is one of the easiest out-door bulb to plant, They are double and single flowering of red, blue, white, pink and If you want to make a success in gardening, buy Schindler’s Seeds. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. yellow colors. Plant from October till March. They can also be easily grown in pots or in bottles with water. If put in bottles, use a pickle jar with the mouth large enough to rest the bulb on top; fill with water and putin a dark room for two or three weeks; then put it gradually to the light and in short a time it will bloom. Price White Roman Hyacinths, 50c. per doz. 4 Assorted Dutch Hyacinths, 60c. per doz. Narcissus—Double white, Paper-White, Trumpet-Major. These are fine bulbs for open-ground planting for early winter and‘ spring flowers. They require no attention after being planted. Should be planted from October till February. Price 40c per doz. Gladiolus Mixed. HARDY JAPANESE LILIES. Lilium Auratum (The Golden-Banded Lity of Japan).—This is the largest and finest of all Lilies. The grand open star-like flowers frequently measure ten inchesin diameter and are delightfully fragrant. The petals a clear ivory-white, banded with rich golden yellow and heavily spotted at base with deep crim- son, Price 20c. each, Merchants write to us for special prices on seeds in large quantities. EE \|_— oO Double Dahlias. Calla Lily. 91 92 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Lilium Auratum. Lilium Longiflorum Album—aA hardy variety having long, trumpet-like, pure white flowers, identical with those of the well- known Bermuda or Easter-Lily. It is of strong growth and later in flowering when planted in the open ground, Price 20c each. Tuberoses—Large Double, This pro- duces a fine cluster of pure white flowers, which grow upright ona single stem. Very useful for making bouquets and floral work of all kinds. It is very fragrant and is easily grown in the open ground. Price 40c per doz. Lilium Speciosum Rubrumor Roseum.—Very hardy and free flowering. Our Seeds are Fresh, Reliable and True to Name, Flowers of large size and fine open star-like form, with petals well reflexed; the petals are white, shaded with deep rose, Price 15c each. Lilium Tigrinum Flore Pleno (Double Tiger Lily).—This variety is of strong growth and great freedom in blooming, while each flower is quite double, having several rows of showy tigered petals. Price 15c, each. Tuberoses. Scilla Peruviana.—tThese bulbs pro- duce fine blue and white flowers, which are borne on a long stem and formed like a truss. They are of easy culture; should be planted in large pots and taken into the house when the thermometer predicts freezing. It is one of the most beautiful flowering bulbs known and is worthy of atrial, Plant October till Feb- ruary. Price 25c. each. Tulips. (Double and Single.)—This bulb is easily grown and only flowers to perfection, when we have a severe winter or snow weather. Still the bulbs are so cheap that anyone can ‘risk to grow them during winter for their handsome flowers, Do not cover too deep and plant from November to February. Price 40c per doz. tia a lO A an Bae ig ITO eee entero ne et FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 93 FUOORAL DEPARTMENT. Bridal Shower Bouquet We carry the largest and most complete stock of Artificial and Metal Floral Designs in the South. We are always prepared to fillall orders for Weddings, Funerals, Receptions and other occasions on short notice by telegram or letter which will receive our personal and prompt attention. We also carry a fine stock of beautiful Northern grown flowers, such as Bride and Bridesmaids Roses, White and Pink Carnations, Lilies of the Valley, Adiantums or Maiden Hair Fern, “Purity, Quality and Reliability,” our motto. 94) SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Asparagns Plumosus and Fancy Fern leaves, and therefore prepared to fill all orders for Bridal Bouquets, Bridesmaids Bouquets, Maid of Honor Bouqrets, Bouquets for Receptions and Gradua- ting Exercises, Corsage Bouquets and all kinds of Funeral Designs on short uotice, Large Chrysanthemums in season. We have expert flower workers, who cannot be excelled for artistic and tasty workmanship in Artificial as well as Natural Flowers. Our designs consist of Anchors, Crosses, Harps, Lyres, Gates Ajar, Crescent and Star, Crescent and Lyre, Pillows, Masonic Emblems, Faith, Hope and Charity and any designs of any other pattern desired. All work is made of the best material and prices as reasonable as possible. Any information desired in regards to flower work for Weddings, Graduating Exercises, etc., will be cheerfully and promptly answered. \ B% \ ge ee \\ ss re g ‘if, Onn ned SP + : Ie e : DSehee a / Se) ey - Fh H Ke An \ } is Wg AU ee CB ye aes) Vs CH PY ae Sas ech (2S f pie Tei. K Eh oe i XJ POSRR (> . ‘ by C2 ANG @ 4 ae" we Perl nad oie Ea RRA MESSI) Zeer SSN J a caw OZ) Zz iq V@ieP a! TARGA | STH EE Sy “t= Bel Rea! j ‘ Dp a Ca BRU Re prula Be « EO” A) IEREK DSO NS " ra (ONS ae DA Ye RE ) 5 Na as ¥ "4 27 Q= x “SS We captured Four First and Two Second Prizes out of Six Entries at the Flower Show given by the New Orleans Horticultural Society, November 12th to 15th. The following is an extract from ‘‘The Weekly Florist Review.” SCHINDLER’S SUCCESS. Possibly the best feature of the recent exhibition at New Orleans was the retail display- There were six classes in which the retailers could show their skill and many leaders in the trade there entered in one or more classes. These retail exhibits always are among the best Schindler’s Seeds are the Gardeners choice. FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 95 features of a flower show; they interest the public far more than any other class of exhibits, and the New Orleans public is no exception. Jos. A. Schindler & Co. made special effort for this show and were well repaid, not only by capturing four first and two second prizes (out of six entries) but by the interest the public took in their work. They were first for design; first for basket, other than chrysanthemum; first forhand bouquet with chrysanthemum; first for table decorations, with chrysanthemums; second for basket of chrysanthemums and for corsage bouquet. Tue WEEKLY FiLorist REVIEW, Chicago and New York, Dec. 3rd, 1908. MisCELLANEOUS. STRAWBERRIES. This is one of the easiest and finest fruits to grow for family use as well for the market; no family garden should be without them. They thrive bestina rich sandy loam. Where this cannot be had, a good mixture of horse-man- ure, well plowed under and the soil well pul- verized, will have the desired effect in grow- ing fine, large berries. They should be set out from October till February. The following varieties are the best for our section of country. Excelsior.—This is an Extra Early Berry. It is not only the most prolific, the firmest and best colored, but it is the only extremely early variety which never fails to bear a full crop. Frost not preventing, itis sure to ripen a heavy crop of Berries, before any other reliable varie- ty begins tocolor a berry. Give it a trial. Klondike Strawberry. Merchants write to us for special prices on large quantities. 96 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL Nf) BG i Np Ay A) W/, Yt)? “o Vi *! Na: afi’, 6 WW, ifm oa“ if Excelsior Strawberry. Klondike —Our stock of this magnificent shipping berry is pure and genuine. Mixed and bogus plants have been sold under this name. Ours were raised from plants that came from the originator, and we know them to be alright. Lady Thompson—tThis is one of the finest market and shipping berries in cultiva- tion, It is early, large and very productive; it will stand more neglect and bear on poorer soil than probably any other variety. Still it responds to good soil and good cultivation second to none. | Prices on all varieties. 60 cents per hundred, $4.50 per 1000. Prices on larger quantities given upon application. ARTICHOKE PLANTS. We can furnish strong healthy plants in large quantities during proper seasons, these plants, if set out in October, November, De- cember, will produce a fair crop of fruit in spring, Can be set-out until end of February. Price 35c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100, Vegetable Pear (Sechium Edule).—This vegetable is generally called ‘‘Mirliton” in our market. It makes a rapid growing vine, with grape-like leaves, The fruit is used like squash or egg-plant. It has only one seed which is enclosed in the bulb and the whole fruit has to be planted. Price10c each; by mail 15c. each; $1 per dozen. Should be planted in March and April. Rhubarb Roots—Splendid for making pies; should be planted early in spring orin fall. When once established will remain and thrive for several years, Price 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. BIRD SEEDS. We make a specialty in putting up extra cleaned Canary seed (mixed or plain) in car- toons containing one pound, including a piece of cuttle-fish bone. Our mixture contains CANARY, HEMP, RAPE and GERMAN MIL- LET SEEDS. Price 10c perlb. We also have Lady Thompson Strawberry. in bulk Hemp, Canary, Rape, Millet and Sun flower seeds. TOBACCO SEEDS. Havana Tobacco (Imported). — We have the genuine strain of the celebrated Vuelto Abajo variety, the leave of which is on- ly used for the manufacture of the finest cigars in the world, None better to be had. Price, 30 cents per oz.; $4.00 per pound, Connecticut Seed Leaf Tobacco. Connecticut Seed Leaf.—One of the best American sorts for making cigar wrappers and for pipe smoking. Price 20 cents per oz. ; $2.50 per lb. RAFFIA. This is the best material for tying plants of all kinds to stakes, as it is not apt to rot at Our New Orleans Market Cucumber is the Market Gardeners and Shippers choice FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 97 quickly as twine; it is splendid for tying bunches of vegetables of all kinds for market. Price 30c. per lb, CRAFTING WAX. Lion Brand—tThis is the best wax to use for grafting and budding trees and roses. 2 lb, 15¢., 1 Ib. 40c. ALBERT’S PLANT FOOD. BEST FERTILIZER FOR HOUSE PLANTS. This is a scientific preparation containing in a highly concentrated and easily soluble form, the food element required by plants. It is odorless, clean to handle, quick in its action and unequaled in its effects. Inside each tin is ASMALL spoon holding the exact quantity for dissolving in a quart of water. By its use plants acquire a sturdier growth, fuller devel- opments and a manifold increase in bloom. For palms, ferns, India-rubber plants, it is by far the most complete, most effective, most economical and easiest applied fertilizer made. The analysis is as high as it is possible to make a chemical Plant Food, which at the same time can be used without risk of injury to the plants. It is put upin neat tins as shown in cut, and full directions are given on outside of each box. Can be safely mailed. Price, 15c, each. Postage 8c. extra. TOBACCO DUST. This is one of the best and cheapest insect destroyers known. It is also a good fertilizer. If you are troubled with cabbage flies and lice, also fleas and lice on cucumbers, melons and tomatoes use Tobacco Dust and you will get rid of them in a few applications. It also acts as a fertilizer, as it contains a good percentage of potash and ammonia. Price per package, 10 pounds, 35c.; 50 pounds, $1.25; per 100 pound sack, $2.00. WHALE OIL SOAP. Very effective for cleansing trees of all kinds of insects and fungi; itis also a fine remedy for destroying insects and lice on plants of al sorts. Use one pound soap in two quarts hot water, then dilute same; after this add 5 or 6 gallons cold water and sprinkle or spray trees or plants. Splendid for killing the Aphides on fruit trees. Price, 25c, per lb; 10 lbs, $2.00. HAMMOND’S SLUC SHOT. ass = Se“ SSS ' ESS Sgt BAG \ S SS SSS iS = SS NS N NG VLU: SS SSN SS a oF | 4 é Vi &N a0 Wy PES Cos Wer BSS WA BIO OCS SE N Se ee. CAEN \ TICIDE & FUN gle \ S Prep ee aan HU ill S GUARANTEED TO DESTROY POTATO BUCS. LL ULM yp eee Up Oy, COTUTULLLL It is a fine insecticide; if used in a dry state for destroying fleas, lice and caterpillars of all kinds on Cabbage plants, Turnips, Lettuce and all other vegetable plants attacked by insects. It also destroys potato bugs and grub worms, On all garden plants dust the Slug Shot light- ly and thoroughly; for vine crops, put more on the ground, around the stems, than on the leaves for Melons, Squash and Cucumbers. Apply in the morning when the dew is on the plants or dust after a ra’n; in case of dry weather, give the plants a good watering in the evening and then dust the Slug Shot. Price, 5 lbs pkge. 30c. Prices for larger quantities given upon application. 7 For the convenience of parties having pot plants and window gardens, we have Ham- mond’s Slug Shot put up in one pound cartons with perforated tops, in which manner the dust can be easily applied to the plants by sprinkling and avoids waste. It is excellent for destroying lice, red-spiders and other ver- min which are so destructive to house plants, Price per carton 15¢; if by mail 30c each, Give our Seeds a trial and be convinced that what we say are facts. 98 SCHINDLER & CO.’S GARDEN MANUAL SLUC SHOT DUSTERS We also have Dusters for dis- tributing Slug Shot Powder with ‘ very finely perforated bottoms, insures economical distribution. Half Gallon size, price 35 cents. One Gallon size, price 50 cents, “HORICUM” TRADE MARK « San Jose Scate on a Boar, Kills San Jose. This is a mixture of Sulphur, Lime, etc., in simple effectual form for use on Oranges, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums etc, to kill the San Jose Scale which infests most fruit trees in the Spring when they begin to make new growth. The young scale begins to suck the sap at this time and in about four weeks they are grown. They are very prolific, One pe- culiarity of the San Jose Scale is that it causes a pink or reddish color around itself on either fruit or tender twigs, and by this sign you may know it. Dilute one gallon Horicum in from 16 to 20 gallons of water and spray over your trees. Price per gallon $1.15; 5 gallon package $5 HAMMOND’S THRIP JUICE NO. 1. Kills Scale on Orange, Lemons, Grape Fruits, etc In fighting Scale with ‘‘Thrip Juice” yoa are using a strong concentrated Insecticide, which kills by smothering and irritating, causing the mite to lose its hold and poisoning, This remedy has been used very successfully in Florida on Oranges and other Citrus fruits and is well worthy of a trial, For Scale and Mealy Bugs on Orange, Lemon and Fruit Trees, use No, 1 Arseniated, dilutes 800 to 1000 times with water, Price, half pints 40c; pints 60c; quarts 80c. Prices on larger quantities given on ap- plication, HAMMOND’S CRAPE DUST. Kills Mildew and Blight on Flowers, Fruits Roses, Chrysanthemums, Violets, Grapes, etc ‘“Grape Dust” is readily diftusible; light-weight powder, Fungicide, very efficient in destroying Mildew and preventing Blight in green- houses or in the open; also for destroying the Aphis and Black Fly. Put up in 5 and 10 pound packages @ 7 cents per pound. PRATT’S POULTRY FOOD. q "TRADE MARK R If you want to raise fine healthy poultry use Pratt’s Poultry Food or Regulator; it makes hens lay regularly and rapidly. It is splendid to make young chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys grow quickly, keep healthy and tree from disease, and also fattens them for market. For Chicken Cholera, Roup, Gapes and other diseases it has no equalasa cure and preventive. Price, 25c per package. To make a success in gardening, try Schindler’s Seeds. od dll Or ee RETAIL PRICE LIST SCHINDLER & CO’S RELIABLE GARDEN SEEDS. All Vegetable and Flower Seeds can be ordered in 5c. and 10c. packets. WE MAIL SEEDS POSTAGE PREPAID Seeds in Packets, Ounces and Quarter Pounds mailed by us free of postage. On Half Pounds, Pints, Pounds and Quarts the postage must be added to the prices quoted at the rate of 8 cents per pound, 8 cents per pint and 16 cents per quart. ARTICHOKE. Per ounce. Perilb. Per lb. Large Green Globe ...--...-.) 05. -- +--+ 0. ee eee e eee $0 40 $1 25 $4 00 Artichoke plants per doz. 30c; per 100, 2.00; per 1000, 18.00 ASPARAGUS. Conover’s Colossal ......... Jip 2 ee 10 15 50 (elma Mammoth White ...22---2--. )----- 3. - = 5. 10 20 60 Roots, 2 yrs.old of either kind, per doz. 25c.; per 100, 75¢; per 1000, $6.00 BEANS—Dwarf,Snap or Bush Per qt. Per peck. Per bush Bixtra Marly Refugee, very fine = 2 72 2.-. 2.=--~ + - +22... 2. 20 1 50 4 50 Extra Early Round Pod Red Valentine ............-...... 20 1 50 5 00 Black-Seeded Valentine, very fine crop short. ........... 50 3 50 12 00 Burpee’s Stringless Green-pod..............:..---.2.5 2: 25 1 75 6 50 a eae Es oho, Aight sc ee ee ais Se Sy ees 20 1 50 4 50 French Market Round Green Pod......--....---«.- ¢..... 35 75 5 50 Early Mohawk Six Weeks (very hardy)..-.......... -..-~- 20 1 25 4 50 Early Yellow Six Weeks ea 8k tig: Sea ie ae 20 1 25 4 50 Pemrrtmetessiareen Pod... ... . .) 222. gsecen see te weet Be 25 $7 214,600 Red Kidney... ...- EP SSS 5 SCE a Be SE 25 1 50 5 00 Werawell oe )wart Kidney Wak. ... 220. bee Jedecee bse sate 30 5 6 00 Mryie Badney Wax... 2... .-0520. dace ge new ad sete 30 1 75 6 00 Dwarf Flageolet or Perfection Wax.............. See ae 30 5 6 00 Improved DwarfGerman Wax(stringless)............--.... 25 1 50 5 50 fence cust Eroot Golden Wax...... 2.5.0. 52t45+ 2222. 25 1 50 5 00 Meeney< Buciicss Golden Wax...:... 2.0... cecueane oe a 25 1 50 6 00 “ESD EEE US. Re ee ame neni aimee 5 5 25 1 75 6 50 Sehindler’s Round Pod Kidney Wax...........-.-.:.. ---- 30 2 00 6 50 Madson, Wax ...-.--....-- 2d 3 Raat s ee ee aL ot eee 35 2 00 7 00 PPE teih: So =lee er earemmeie rice octre . 25 1 75 6 00 Henderson’s Bush Lima............... Jae 2 tad So 30 2 00 7 00 Eee Pie |. 5. |S si en ws es kw sen See 30 2 00 7 00 If by mail add loc. per quart and 8c. per pint for postage. BEANS—Pole or Running Per qt. Per peck Per bus. SOLES TU Sr a ere ty re 35 2 00 7 00 Burger’s Green Pod Stringless ..... yee per gallon1.50 40 LEeLrD ULE . 25 oe a roe i ds rere. 35 2 00 7 00 White Crease Baek, Genuine Round Pod................. 35 2 00 7 00 Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead.......... TRE ele 3: 2 30 2 00 7 00 DUDE 2 PSS Se re ee ene bee eee 30 1 75 7 00 Pee ieee OlIStEM WAX... 2225s cc eens lee be ceca wet 30 1 75 6 50 Tersestama’....... Ai) i gy Wey a0 2b Stn a ne AN GA 30 1% 7 00 SP eEMOSIO ME. Sod oo ous. Dn led ee rise ees = oe see 30 2 00 7 00 Siifecrs DSi SOP ee ee eae cP See eee eae 30 2 00 7 00 BEANS—English. Broad Windsor.................... 30 1 50 5 00 BEETS. Per oz. Perilb. Per lb. Schindler’s Crescent City Red Turnip...................... 10 25 75 Marries awl blood Turnip. .-. 222-22... sas oe aies eave ee ee 10 20 60 Rina Sei blood Turnip. ...2 2-5 -- 2.6 0. See ens ds sae 10 20 50 Caer UITE ILA.” 2. 225 5RE OE oes Sako s Sa RRR es ek 10 25 60 Rexpaanehed Turnip, Extra, Harlys.s:-....c.c2..60. 2235 10 20 50 ee icc cs Oe ao Aa oo ee. the ag 10 20 50 Improved Early Blood Turnip............... este id Usp imate 10 20 50 Mammoth Prize Long Red Mangel Wurzel.............. : 05 10 40 Winte Hrench or Sugar—Redi Pop.....: 22.22) Ser eis. 21a 10 15 . 40 Renew rankard Manoel: ce 22 loge I AS lcs ok 05 15 40 ppeeere Gabe Manvel. icc el el ee eee cas noes 05 15 40 Seer or Swiss Chard: : 3. is6.< Su cgeok ss Ee PAs 22s ass 10 25 60 BOREOCOOLE or CURLED KALE. = Peveerescrmian GECWS 22. len Ae ete hee ee 10 30 75 Breceoli Large White French ........................... 35 1 25 3 50 BRUSSELS SPROUTS................. ccc cee 20 50 1 50 CABBAGE. gee GI a ws. oso Lee oes «vealed ouidk Neca gucivies Pe aa a 50 1 75 TUM CORK, gs shes tiidvan doteds 5 Re to ar Sh ee Seon ete 50 1 75 Cabbage—Continued. . per oz. per 4 1b. per lb. Early Winningstadt, Best Stock................. Lic gee aes 25 60 2 00 HLT y PEL SOY WWaemeiel as ssa ve - cadena a teetcne os eee ee 25 60 2 00 Charleston Wakefield; 20.0i.b0 2 SO I ee eee 25 60 2 00 Schindler’s Extra Early Flat Dutch..... ee eS BGR, en ve 25 “75 2 50 Ad], Seasons. ¢ ak rer fic hii ook ee hae ee 25 60 2 00 Dahishs Ball Heads ih 2s cinih. fees eee ae Pe Ove, Wty ee: |: 25 75 2 50 Stein’s Karly Large Flat Dutch, very fine................... 25 65 2 00 Succession, Henderson’s True (Genuine).............-.-.- 25 15 2 50 Fotler’s Improved IST UNSW fetes ks Fe eR oles ay. 0 ais aie 25 75 2 00 Large Flat Brunswick, German Imported . ... 2.5. cone eee 75 2 50 9 00 barge Algiers) fine French Straim icc... atidivae ce > ace ee 1 00 3 00 10 00 are Alcierse| taliam Grown. 4... geniecsenwceq eee stioen eee 6 2 00 7 00 CELERY. Wiknitie emer: eet Bee eo eae oe oe ae 20 60 2 00 Large White Solid (finest American) ...-.....56....+--.... 20 60 2 00 Pertection Heartwell (very mG. 0: 5 Peek e ee © once ee 20 60 2 00 4 Dwarf Large Ribbed or Kalamazoo ....................... 20 60 2 00 | Golden Self-Blanching (French grown)................... 35 1 25 4 00 ‘ Giambi hascal aw ire PN. Die Dan eeu ok a 20 60 2 00 a Diwvarl Goldent Heart Pee ile .0 564. ee ee 35 1 25 4 00 ; Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted)......0.,..0 1.5.5. etn Sa 20 60 2 00 f Cities OF SOUP... a eae areas 5a cok hee wan eee 15 40 1 50 yl Flavoring Celery (not for sowing).............-....+ 05 15 30 4 CHERVIL. *| Plain Weavediie. Me ee. ne ec 15 40 1 50 a COLLARDS. Georgia or Southern................-.. 10 35 1 00 | CORN (SALAD. okie eks sae aed? oe ee CORN. dam Ss) Hira aely siglo 6 Cuatekas is «le cp epee Sea Early French Market—Best Early................ harce Adams SMawrlye. tye kia ces okeere iy casio ere White St. Cinerlle gs tot Uae tn eee as en ee ee MC AN) J WILE wos on PAs oles cbs eens ho cee Yellow Creole in ears, 5c. each, $3.00 per 100...... Mammoth Sugar in ears, 10e. each, $1.00 per doz. . Stowell’s Evergreen SUA si cians yeas ote eae Golden Beauty ce asap ks RR One hen a Aa eg I a ma ey Champion White Pearl.) ): 6.52. i244) ee eee Lowa Sterne sn sraif. oy os chars Onell aeeennenete Schindler’s White Snowflake on ears, 5c., 50c. doz Golden Dent Gourd Seed on ears, 5c., 50e. doz.. Yellow Canada, ears only, 5c., 50e. dogee.csieetwne Large White Flint, ears only, 5C., 506, GOZ....+-.. Improved Leaming SE TATE NN rss EAA AS Hickory Bie OW hiteyr foi Ae oe CRESS. [pe eos eae oe ne 15 50 1 5¢ lence Pre ee es BU ee oaks ce ov eeu e 50 Eas 4 00 CUCUMBER. Pages eeriect (senmme stock)... 2.6. Soe ees ecb ee eet 20 50 1 50 Schindler’s Improved Early White Spine.................. 15 40 1 00 New Orleans Market (finest strain)....................2-5. 20 40 1 25 Pema) YOTIC. Gye eens... ee ens eyelets SANA ine heya t vp fa 15 40 1 25 Improved Early White Spine.......... ©. 4 oo ee eee 15 40 1 00 EEC ATNIG a er os. sa. ary Bee ele tere vie ids 15 40 1 25 DECOR VE UP beget yc... . ceed Lies oR ae ear e's 15 40 1 25 NUECES GOT oN ess ss oa eo ss CUR AE Ys ERROR Ske 15 40) 1 25 Japanese Climbing (very prolific). .. 2.20. sewe eee eases 15 50 1 50 oan OF DULEGORPICEIING) . ....202 cukb ss sec oe cee ss 20 50 1 50 Prolific Pickling ee. iss «cig nee ae Eyre ae : 20 50 1 50 EGG PLANT. Schindler’s Large Purple or N.O. Market................ 50 1 50 5 00 New ork Market (thornless) ..............0..... Ae ePaene SRE 40 1 50 5 00 ENDIVE. Market Gardener’s Curled (Finest)... .:.:.. 02220603 2226.5. 15 50 1 50 pee DEW en Peer CHT E(t Oe AG et cer eo erence rs 15 50 1 25 eet -Deavedvor Psearolle.;..........:22:62:42:. 9292. 15 50 1 50 GARLIC. 40c. qt. Prices on larger quantities given upon application. KOHLRABI. Schindler’s Early White Vienna, fineststrain.............. 25 cs 2 06 LEEK. Large London Flag (American eronn) sige DER eee 15 40 1 56 NMienetrous! Darce Carentan ..: <2 2. 6.5 oc een coh Seach Oa 15 40 1 56 LETTUCE. esrerarie Oe ea ESOP a. <5 <0. age hss es wes ob sac eee 15 40 1 25 LoS SST LINED S00 | Re Perea ne Ae 15 40 1 50 apeavenerayal CADWASE..... oo... ices ees ce cede score seeane i 40 1 25 iE Prd als SE RU 15 30 1 25 ee aes AOU MLOMEAD) oy... 20s ee eo ke ce ee ee oe ge 15 40 1 00 Erman GEsr i -HOLIIRE GOS, . 6... sae. ces sees alk. wo ee ade 20 50 1 50 N. O. Improved Large Passion (Sure header). ----.......... 20 50 1 50 Schindler’s Early Market, none better...-----............- 20 60 2 00 Trocadero French Imported (Sure header)................ 2 20 50 1 50 LEVEY TED 0 ae 15 50 ¥ 50 SeUCHeUMCLG A MPCTICAM Eck? sf... ke eect ee ewes 15 40 3 25 MELON, MUSK or CANTELOPE. Rockyford (Colorado SEG) SECU), ois echoes « $< 0h-he peels 10 25 15 DRESS SPATTER a HOTA Se oo a LP 10 35 1 00 Netted Nutmeg MR EN Ne oe es Gio kis cln cre u 4h 819 de Oe 10 35 1 00 ESO MT URSRMIE a oi nS hd 2p ole Wie ois Goin wei ee 10 35 1 00 New Orleans, Market (finest quality).........:.....----.... 20 50 1 50 ae a odes ores eae daac ca xe socbemdee 10 40 1 25 Esai Eerie ee) eee res 10 40 1 25 LETIDED 27 UE Tih AMEE AR gies Ra any CORD. Sy ita) ea 10 40 1,25 Mite MPO IEEE os 5 i.e sss a od eg a wate Mee wees 10 40 1 25 Early White J Bpan Ne Se isn Ne Ban eta ee o chn Mee eee a 10 40 1 25 Halbert’s Honey. . NR hee ee Oe eR Ce atc ee Se 15 35 1 00 MELON_WATER. ples @ream (White Seeded) .. .. 2.) cb sec ced nace n oc 10 25 75 ate Rattlesnake (true) Georgia.............. at Se ae 10 25 15 SEMPER ORT 3. 04.9) < chon oe eaid e eng nana alee (aa nene 10 25 75 AME ETN ok Bi wo ich Be icv ae ae vache deat ek mee doc nea eget 25 60 MUL le ays Nine ee oan 10 25 75 Bie pilacida Wavorie. sc. ke es 10 25 75 aS 1 ELECT) (S FaameR pac ren es A TEC NE on Behl ota tc nw eal ba a 10 25 75 Sim |duone Star (Genuine)... -2. 2.1... senda suse ohcid-nid-bonwe 10 25 75 ee TUM LO De Toa SUS aie,» as area AAS attain te 10 25 75 72 | McIvers Wondertul Guede s.:..¢.. 1255-02022. a. 10 25 75 #2 | Kleckley’s Baeos (Pure stock) i 25 75 10 25 15 Per oz. Perjlb. Per lb. 10 20 60 10 25 75 Prices vary according to market OKRA. Per oz. Per 4 1b. Per Ib. Green Tall Growing ..... Ia jniaicnsova Ipisiabs ity aie, ater, aia Or 10 20 50 White Velvet oo. cutie ee ee ee 10 20 60 Proneh Market .s. erick oe eee ae Mh abe 10 20 60 ONION. Frotacher’s Creole )..))...»'sis.0k seers ee eee eee Australian Brown. . 2c). 2... 542 Sep1 ose ae eee oie ee 25 75 2 00 Red Bermuda (Teneriffe Grown).: 022 ...05-.255-.2.6 0802: 25 15 2 25 White Bermuda (Teneriffe grown) ..2:.5.2...-4...+.sbsseeenu 25 75 2 50 White Crystal Wax Bermuda (Teneriffe).................. 35 1 26 4 00 Extra HarlyaWhite ‘Péarl:..525. tere ase. ee Space eed 25 75 2 50 New White '@ucen': .). 25.2. her see ce ce eee 20 75 2 50 ONION SETS. Per quart. Per gallon. Per peck. Per bus. Wihite;s Westerns .c1a26 ir SP eee 20 50 1 00 3 00 hed.or Yellow, Western... 222. 22.600e¢8e5-). - 20 50 75 2 75 Bxsbarly White Pearlos..2 crs soaker chek 25 60 1 00 3 50 SHALLOTS, White...... ............. 25 75 1 25 3 50 PARSLEY. Per oz. Perilb. Per lb. ‘Plain Meaved is. 2 ater ic: cs woeteele es oe. eee oe eee 10 20 50 Champion Moss 'Curleds. -..). ci eere ek er eo enero 10 20 60 MarketiGardeners’ Cunled. Finest <-.....-. 6. eee 10 25 60 PARSNIP. Hollow Crown or Sugar................... 10 20 50 PEAS. Per pt. Per qt.Per gal.Per pk Per bu. Schindler's first an@obest . -.4.....2.- 23 0oe eee 15 25 80 1 50 5 50 Schindler’s Mxtra Barly: ics sehen vcee ck nou ay, 15 DS 80 1 50 5 50 Pinladelphiavbxtra Marly ..6<.5 2 220 cee ae aa 15 25 80 1 50 5 50 aan y Alciskapees. vee eet Siu ec aera oe ae oe Cees © 20. .80:;acee IGG iene Marly Wachineton eee)... sss. necks eee oe. 28, 15 25 80 150 550 le PRCA UU ase a eke = a ease Ges ee a eee Cie lO 30 1 00 2 00 6 50 Maxton s Alpinaice-<- oes. BARR ES HE RA oe Te may PA 35 i 00 2 60°. 7-00 ATMeTICAN WONGEI i jc as... cone nce cance eee ma, 20 °'35° [Ot] 200) =F 00 Championvor England. 25 te. oe. s ee eee To 20 30 400; "2°00 6 00 Carters’ Stratagem ....... Se eS oe ee ye — 20° 35°) 2 002 00 eee Carters: Lelephone osc st ere eee ke =e, 220 35 1 00 2 00 7 00 Bxira Harly PremiunmGem): 3.5.5. 052 kes S.5 20 30 1 00 1 75 6 00 -Jblack-EyedewlarroWidabes... >... soe cette. to) ali 20 60 1 00 3.75 Large White Marrowfat .................00%04. ea) 159026 60, 1.25 ~ae Field or Cow Peas.—Market price. PEPPER. Per Ounce Perj}lb. Per lb Bellor. Bullenose:-. hee Soe ben acta asides cnrd eee 25 65 2 00 Sweet Spanish Monstrous). ).¢. «22 eaoe ta. ss eee 25 65 Sop Sweet Spanish Monstrous, Market Gardener’s Stock...... 25 1 00 3 00 Tiong Req Cayenne ct... 2.5 65560 5. dead ni oe 25 65 2 00 Med CHELEY eves co oa ese conde de ee cues ds oe 25 65 2 00 Golden Dawn Mangos > oo. 6s ieee». 20 ee 25 75 2 25 BIT Wiy@ ss pace se ein bls ie cs Jacceretit: oe cee 25 1 00 3 50 G1 cli b A Ae eee oe Pn MEI SS Sk Sk oN 25 75 2 25 Genuine Tabasco crete. 05. 2 = eee eee ee 40 1 50 4 50 Buby: Kine soweet. cise Jo 6 dee BE eee 25 75 2 75 ROG CMIStes icc were Mee wwe Os fone eee ee eee 25 75 2 50 Chinese Giant, Sweet (Genuine)......0..-.0..00.0c0 cee ness 40 1°75 6 00 POTATOES. Per peck Per bush. Per bbl 24 ( DOSLOBMPOGCTICSS:.. . vi. Ponies ch tac od eee eee 60 1 50 3 75 2.5 | White lephant:.. ne ac eee 60 1 50 4 00 as. | xtra Barly “Vermont tt... 0-5-2 eee eee 60 1 50 4 00 a V OLmont Warly ROSe-c. 2... ee eee ee ee 60 1 50 4 00 are | Beauty ofsHebron . 49.5.2 si.) 3) See ee ee eee 60 1 50 4 00 ‘fe o.|ssurbank Seedling <2 ck. scene eeeeeeee peers 60 1-25 3°75 Riser Winite Star. is... . swean . one ia eee eee 60 1 50 3 75 These are all Eastern grown, true to name, and of the finest stocks ever offered in this market. Early Triumph, Tennessee grown, Genuine............... 75 t-% 4 50 POTATOES, SWEET Buneh or Vineless Yam, supply. limited... -2..-.2.¢= -0>-- 1 00 3 25 Yellow cueisie ane tien cians 40 1 50 anghai or California Yam ..... AG eee eae te | 40 1 50 s . ea AA a PUMPKIN. Per Ounce Perilb. Per lb. 10 20 0 Large Cheese or Field.........-..«---.++-. SOE RA oe 0 0 50 Frotscher’s Cashaw Crook-Neck (green striped) true ...... 15 35 1 25 Golden Yellow Mammoth or Tours........-.......--.---0+: 15 30 1 00 Mameere King (extra Iaree). .. 22s - -- qs. es se eee 20 40 1 25 RADISH. Early Scarlet Turnip (White Tipped) French Grown..... 10 20 60 Scarlet Half Long French, Genuine French Grown ..... 10 20 60 Searlet, Olive-Shaped, White Tipped or French Breakfast 10 20 60 Long Brightest Scarlet (French grown) ..........--.-..-.- 10 20 60 Warieone Scarlet, Short Top ...::..----<.. ----s--- sss. 10 si. eA 50 "> ee SG ree & St, a 10 20 60 Chinese Rose, Winter.........--- PR SAE Ne Sk. Sanne 10 25 75 Long White Vienna or Lady-finger..................-.-.. 10 25 75 EES HEISE...) wo Poe Se Soe os he ee oS 10 20 60 een Sarneer LUPnip: .-- 0s cena cease ke cs oe 10 20 60 Yellow Summer Turnip,or Golden Globe.................. 10 20 60 | Poetic, Winter. ... . . scars tee en tae eeas ones ce 10 25 15 Bam series. Globe, very fine... 22.22 2 -as-cee: 22s Seo 10 25 75 PeeeeenEN Es00% =... 5. Re ees Se ee isa 10 20 60 All Radish Seeds offered by us are Genuine French Stock. Beware of imitations and substitutions at lower prices, ceeeeeene eo Sj .. e a ee 15 40) 1 50 SALSIFY. Pree sland Mammoth ... ogo e -e Sedos os tas > oe ie eo - 15 40 1 25 SORREL. Large-leaved French...................... 15 40 7-95 SPINACH. Large Curled Savoy. ............ RE ME oa ie 10 15 35 Broad-leaved Flanders ................ Be Bes Sa 10 15 30 SQUASH. ewwiotn White. Gash 3.2... caste ORE. oe 10 25 75 Paws Or Patty Pane Ss. oot 8 oe eee een. le 10 25 60 Bemaw Summer Crook-Neckt &: 52.292. ho ok 10 25 75 oe EV LENT TEV) Bee ie gi le Saree CO ne 7 oe Rene NRE A a ee 15 35 75 TOMATO. PBS Se CNICEM A SC te sss. oe ge 8G. nee aise ee 25 75 2 50 ER et MINION oe ic 8 oes Se oases Pos aod = oe a 30 75 2 50 Dwarf Stone ....... Be yin oy tee LO oe oid oie ate Sea coher eee 40 1 00 3 00 WDD ESE SSS 2) ea eee ee nme a Mereriger ee aE 25 75 2 00 wa PELE Sa DS SESS eee ITS BE EI at oR ee eo Mee 25 75 2 00 Stone ...... Uh, Se | Re gs Oe Rae ee ee, gS PRE 25 75 2 50 SET es Be, Boal 7 Be Seen eee ne ee as ee eer me yo a 25 75 2 00 LE EE Ae Bo Bae aC | Se ee =e 2 a shale ree 25 75 2 00 Ee IEE ee Se es Fn ee as os ad oe 25 75 2 00 TURNIP. Early Red or Purple Top, strap-leaved.............-.....- 10 20 40 Early White Flat Dutch, strap-leaved....................- 10 20 40 Pomeraneanm Witite Globe... 2.625.004. 0 2 eee p 10 20 50 Pigge tap Vetow. Aberdeen... 62. so) 5... acc... - ee et 10 20 50° EST Ee ee ee ay ES a 10 20 50 ORDER BEDE Ra 2g ee ey eee 10 20 50 Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga, Long Island Grown... 10 20 50 Paes eee epic Poy Milan 2. S25 2222506. ecb See ewewe 10 25 75 DEUS ELE SEE LS PEGS 70) Es ea cee 10 20 50 Extra Early White Egg...... REA. conidd ois Js 2 ee oe 10 20 60 aire ICIS ee 8 Bee sok Goi. lis dae das Seed 10 20 50 ome HHOnn 2) S26. .:2:: WEE Els De Od RG Se eRe i hee 10 20 50 SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS. Anise, Balm, Basil, Bene, Borage, Caraway, Coriander, Dill, } Fennel, Horehound, Lavender, Marjoram, Pot Marigold, } ............ Per packet, Tansy, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Summer Savory, Thyme, ' 5ana 10c each BV ORRUWOOL.: | 5.5. . oo cts Succ Ress oa mx oh vie Se eRe oe ie GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS. Perlb. Per 3 bu. Per bus Usb s iyi Sear eras Se eee ico ee 20 1 25 2 00 Qe ey Scag ie: ee rr 25 2 00 2 50 Montucky Pinc Grass Haney... .: 2. 2. 622). Saresh id0s 55, 25 1 75 3 00 PRIPROL ee eet Se eso. 2. 2. «a0 he er a oe 15 £35 3 25 UE LR es) Beis ee) Se ee i 10 1 00 1 75 fee Clover. 932. oe as BM 2 cata h ww ,t. 1. Seale Ot x Brad cea 25 6 00 11 00 7 50 14 00 Grass & Field Seeds (Continued) Per lb. Per $ bu. Per bush Alfalfa or French Lucerne............ vane ik s6 2S Ree OES EREE 25 6 00 1! 50 Crimson Clover, : 3.0.2). 000 sss ee eee 20 4 00 7 50 Lespedeza Striata or Japan Clover........00.65..0002+ sec. 25 3 00 5 00 Bermuda Grass (Genuine)....... i lb. 35¢.; per lb. $1; lots of 5 lbs. and over 80¢ per Ib. Mixed LawmGrass. . (0)... «salt Seba)» aed ee ee 20) 1°75 3 00 Texas’ Red Bust Proof:Oats w...... j:2212 bs (bce ae 10 65 1 00 Texas Rye. 25... s.. kb.. dae ee) eee ee eee 10 1 00 1 75 Temas Barley.) o22.-; bie erry pepe cme Tees | | er 10 1 00 1 75 Kasir Com (i S880). es oes bale « tte ee 10 1 25 2 00 Broom Conmge on si. Suis). beeen Geen ep ae « ace 10 1 50 2 50 Sainfoin or Esparsette....25¢. lb. 10 Ibs. $2 00 German Millet, choices...) -. +-<.n they: so. Closely resembled the | hot- hoffe. “product, that experts. had: Aitheulty in telling the be cm “Itisa stiong ¢ crower andi is therefore able to resist the: Cucumber disease whieh destroys. = many of the best foreins varieties, We heartily recommend its trial by all “Ctx” growers, and ~ confidently predict it will become the leading variety on future markets, as its. fine qualities be- cote known, “Iruck-farmers and gardeners are urged: 0. getin. on the “ground, floor.” < We st the Retake, gene hasing secured it from. Mr. Davis aaa the eet stow er. Extra Early. Black- Seeded Valentine. Beans. St Oie of the best Extes Extra Barly Round Gest Poa Haws oo retent* gntreduction: Theis as early as the Red Valentine; but'tne pods are somewhat longer and straight, not. curved: like > that variety «and very prolific. ‘We have had. this bean-tried the past season ‘by some of our ~ Jeading Market Gardeners and they pronounced it one of the best beans for thé shipper, as well as for the home market; -These beans have produced a full meg when cae ‘other terptien qostee, e — failed. “Do not. fail to give a ‘trial. iS Mee RSS aut : , 2." J ’ i , yee 7 ae . Ree ne oe ah ort “a _ 2 Deere a ENT. Aas D, y z ue bad + | © us : ip # k : / Sow Spinach, Corn: Salad, Radish, es tuce, Mustard, Roquette, Parsley, Cheri Carrots, Salsify. Parsnip. ht PR, Cress, Endive, Cabbage, Black-Kyed | Blue Beauty Peas, Broad Windsor Beans, Leeks, Endive Turnips, set out Shallots ar Artichokes and Strawberry Plants. =. ~~ “e DECEMBER. Plant Peas for a general crop, sow. Spi ach, Roquette, Radishes, Carrots, me Endive, Cabbage. Beets, Turnips, Mi Leeks. Sow AlgiersCauliflower in af or a late Spring et Pep Sow Tomatoes, E Plants and Sweet Bint tee nthe ed. cnet, plants, oe t