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SEED ORDER SHEET
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NEW GARDEN PEA
LITTLE MARVEL—A first- early Pea, which has won great popularity for its many fine qualities. The plant is unusually robust in habit, and carries a heavy crop of long, point- ed pods of a dark green eelor, which are _ well filled with rich-flavored peas. So numerous are the pods that the plants present a most striking ap- pearance while growing. We regard this as one of the best varieties in the dwarf section of the early elass. Height about 15 inches. Pkt. 15c; lb. 25c; by mail 35c.
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PRIMULA SINEN- SIS FIMBRIATA —This excellent strain of Primula will be found un- surpassed in either size of bloom, purity of color or, compact- ness of habit. Theimmense trusses of flowers are well thrown up above the ro- bust dwarf dark green foliage, and the individ- ual flowers are magnificent ex- amples of the per- fection to be ob- tained by skillful experience and long-continued se- lection. 1 single all colors mixed Pkt. 25¢; double all colors mixed, Pkt. 35¢.
DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTICA—A very showy an- nual, height about 15 inches, very free bloom- ing. Flowers like a marguerite but of Golden Orange color with a striking black center. Packet 10c.
When ordering roses don’t fail to include Antone
Revoire. For description see page 67.
Copyright From our own Photograph DIMORPHOTHECA AURANTIACA
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WALLFLOWER TRIUMPH—A new strain of blood red; quiet, new strain of blood red, quite distinct from any other. Habit of plant, dwarf and sturdy; flowers large and of a velvety substance and rich color. Pkt. 10¢.
Carbon Bisulphide Kills Gophers, Rats, Squirrels, Ants, Etc.
SWEET WILLIAM — (Sutton’s Scarlet or Scarlet Beauty)—A grand selection from Pink Beau- ty, of vivid scarlet color, very striking. Every care is taken in the selection of this hand- some variety, but it is liable to sport to the pink strain. Packet 10c.
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LUPINUS ARBOREUS (Snow Queen)—A most charming per- ennial plant. Produces a great abundance of pure white flow- ers, which are most useful for decorative purposes.
From our own Photograph. LUPINUS ARBOREUS
Spencer Sweet Peas
1913
E. J. DEAL—A mammoth white ““Spencer,’’ with a well-defined band of carmine at the edge. In common with other choice Spencer sorts this is liable to sport. Packet 25 seeds, 15c.
MASTERPIECE—A clear laven- der, giant waved. Award of Merit, 1910. Packet 10c.
COLLEEN—One of the finest novelties. May best be de- seribed as a Blanche Ferry Spencer. Recommended as a garden variety by the National Sweet Pea Society. Packet 25 seeds, 15c.
DUDLEY LEES—Deep maroon, fine variety. Pkt. 25 seeds, 15c.
AUDREY CRIER—Beautiful sal- mon pink Spencer. Packet 25 seeds, 15c.
MRS. R. W. PITT—Distinct, erushed strawberry shade; waved. Packet 15c.
MENIE CHRISTIE — Magenta Spencer; quiet, distinct. Packet 10c.
PRINCE OLAF—White marbled,
clear blue, waved. Packet 15c. . Copyright. From our own Photograph
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California Lawn Dressing
The Best and Most Complete
Fertilizer
MARJORIE WILLIS—Glowing rose exceedingly pretty. Pkt. 15c.
ZOE—Clear shining blue. Pkt. 10c. LORD NELSON—A deep rich navy blue. Pkt. 15c.
To keep your plants free from bugs spray with
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_ The Great Bug Killer
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sueee CALIFORNIA SEED COMPANY NEW RASPBERRY
NEW RASPBERRY, ST. REGIS—Bears the first sea- rich crimson. St. Regis is the only Raspberry son. Plants set in November or December will so far known that will yield a crop of fruit bear a good crop of berries next June and con- the season planted. Price 15c each; $1.25 per tinue to bear until frost. The berries are large doz; $8.00 per 100.
and beautiful, firm and full flavored, color, deep,
EVERY FRUIT GROWER
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St. Regis,
BERRIES EVERY DAY FROM JUNE UNTIL OCTOBER - IT'S SIMPLY GREAT
NEW BLACKBERRY
BLOWER—Has been tested for several seasons, claim- jet black, good keeper; unexcelled produetiveness ed to be the hardiest, most productive and fin- are the main characteristics of this splendid new est quality of all blackberries; berries are large, sort. 15c each; $1.25 per 12.
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We pay postage on all seeds ordered by the packet, ounce, 44 pound and pound to any address in the United States and Territories.
Excepting Beans, Peas, Corn, Grassed Clovers, Man.- gel Beets and Field Seed.
ARTICHOKE
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row, and produce about 500 plants. A deep, rich, sandy loam is best adapted for this plant. The seed should be sown thinly in drills 1% inches deep and 1 foot apart. When large enough, transplant to permanent rows 3 feet apart, allowing 2 feet between the plants. They reach maturity the second year, and in the northern states should be protected in winter by a covering of Jeaves or coarse manure. A bed will continue in bearing for several years.
LARGE FRENCH GREEN GLOBE—This is the pop- ular large green bud variety, the standard type. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; 1/4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
ARTICHOKE ROOTS of the above variety—Strong roots bearing the first year. Doz. $1.50.
ASPARAGUS
ARGENTEUILE or COLOSSAL—Undoubtedly the best variety for shipping and canning purposes. This is the famous Boulding Island Asparagus. It pro- duces large, thick, white shoots that are tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1%4 1b. 25c; lb. 65c.
PALMETTO—Of Southern origin, a very desirable
bright green asparagus. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 20c; lb. 50c.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS
A saving of one or two years is effected by plant- ing roots. A bed 12 by 40 feet, requiring about 100 roots, should give ‘a sufficient supply for an ordinary family. If planted in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between the plants, 7,260 roots will plant an acre.
COLOSSAL—Two-year-old roots, 25c doz.; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.
PALMETTO—Two-year-old roots, 25e doz.; $1.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1,000.
BEANS, DWARF or BUSH
If ordered by mail add 8c per pound for postage.
One pound will sow 100 feet of drill; 40 pounds are required for an acre. They will thrive in any good soil. Plant the seeds 2 inches deep and 3 inches apart, in rows 2 feet apart. Keep well cultivated, as no crop better repays extra labor in this direction.
PROLIFIC GERMAN ELACK WAX—The pods are round, full, stringless and of fine quality, very early and prolific. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.10.
IMPEOVED GOLDEN WAX (Bush)—Long, handsome, waxy, white, flat, stringless pods. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.25.
FRENCH GARDEN BEAN, HARICOT—Long, slender,
flat, green pods, early and very productive. Pkt. 15¢; Ib. 25c.
DAVIS CRYSTAL WAX—Very large, brittle and ten- der wax pods, enormously productive. ip 5e65 210 Toss $1.25.
EARLY MOHAWK—Long, green. flat, straight pods; early; very productive. $1.15.
Pkt. 10c;
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ANADIAN WONDER—Long, flat, green pods; very productive. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c. EARLY REFUGEE—Very productive; round pod variety; productive and tender. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.00. BOUNTIFUL—Very early, prolific and long bearing, flat green pods. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.25. EARLY VALETINE—Round, thick, solid pods, tender and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.00. STRINGLESS GREEN POD—Extra early, stringless, prolific, round green pods. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.1¢. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMAS—A bush form of the large, fiat pole lima, the finest of all limas. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.25.
POLE or RUNNING BEANS
One pound will plant 50 hills; 30 pounds will plant an acre. The soil should be mellow, rich and warm. Lay the ground out in hills 4 feet apart each way, and set poles 8 or 10 feet long firmly in the hills before putting in the seed. Plant 5 or 6 beans in a hill, and cover about 2 inches deep; leave 3 healthy plants at each pole, and when a few inches high draw a little earth around them as support. They may also be grown without poles, leaving the vine to run. Use the cultivator freely to keep the soil mellow and clean.
KENTUCKY WONDER WAX POLE BEAN
The quality of this new, golden yellow podded Pole Bean is the best of the Wax Pole Beans. The habits of vine and pods are similar to those of the Old Kentucky Wonder Green Pod variety. However, the quality is superior in every way. It is a very prolific sort, begins to bear when scarcely higher than the average bush bean and keeps on producing until killed by frost. Pods are so fleshy that they are frequently greater in thickness than in width, are entirely stringless, and when cooked are of a delicious rich flavor. In our trials we liked this the best of all the wax pole beans. Lb. 20c; by mail, 30c.
KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOMESTEAD—We consider this the best and most prolific bean that grows, producing long, tender, brittle beans of the finest quality; in bearing until killed off by the frost. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.25. bush instead of on a pole. Pkt. 10c; lb. 25c.
BURGER’S STRINGLESS—For Northern growers, this is the best Green Pod Pole Bean. The pods are long and absolutely stringless, with a flavor equal to the Bush Bean. The beans themselves are small and white, being good for baking after the pods have become too ripe. The vines bear for a long time, thus producing a continuous crop. This Bean has the advantage over other Pole Beans in not having a long vine, so it may be grown on
KING OF THE GARDEN LIMAS—Immense yielder; large, fine beans of the best quality. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.00.
HORTICULTURAL or ITALIAN—Prolific, large, ten- der, stringless, green pods; used either as a string
or shell bean. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.00.
SCARLET RUNNER—The popular English pole beans, very ornamental, producing bright scarlet pea-like flowers; pods when young are very tender. Pkt.
5c: 47%, lb. Loesnlb. 25c;
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DUTCH CASE KNIFE—Pods long, green and flat; good either as a string or shell bean. Pkt. 10c;
lb. 15c.
BLUE LAKE CREASEBACK—Heavy cropping green podded variety, bearing in clusters, pods 5 or 6 inches in length, fleshy and stringless. Pkt. 10c;
lb. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.15.
ENGLISH BROAD WINDSOR or HORSE BEANS— The largest and best of its kind. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15¢; 10 lbs, $1.00.
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LAZY WIFE (Pole)—A good climbing variety, bearing pods in clusters, stringless, round podded, fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.40.
INDIAN CHIEF or TALL BLACK WAX—A black- seeded wax variety with thick, golden-yellow pods. Very hardy and prolific, and the most popular of the pole wax beans. Pkt. 10c; lb, 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 15c; 10 lbs. 90c; 100 Ibs. $10.00
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BEETS—FOR TABLE
BEETS FOR TABLE USE
The soil best suited for Beet culture is that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground
can be worked; when the plants are large enough
EGYPTIAN BLOOD
thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; continue fc~ a succession as late as the middle of July. Keep well cultivated. One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill;
5 or 6 pounds for an acre.
EARLY ECLIPSE—A very early round rooted bright red variety. Pkt. 5c: oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00.
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN—One of the best early dark red blood beets, rather flat shape, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
DETROIT BLOOD RED—Round, skin dark red, flesh bright red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; VY, 1b. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
BASSANO—Early, light color, good sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 4 Ib. 50e; lb. $1.75.
CALIFORNIA BLOOD TURNIP—A > most desirable sort for the kitchen garden; round, dark red, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 44 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD—Very good, long, dark red beet, fine strain for winter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% 1b. 50c; Ib. $1.75.
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet
No vegetable requires less care than this, and it is safe to say that none yields as constantly as this spinach, producing uninterruptedly from July until Winter. Also called ‘‘Cut and Come Again Spinach.’’
If your garden space is limited, Swiss Chard must have a place, for in ground occupied Swiss Chard produces more food for the table than almost any other vegetable. The leaves are used for greens the same as Spinach or beet tops; they are equal in quality
and easier to prepare than spinach, and far superior t¢ beets.
and thin out to 6 inches apart in the rows.
Sow early in Spring, in rows 16 inches apart, It can be used all summer when spinach is not available. Later the leaves grow very large, with broad, flat, pure white stems and mid-ribs, which may be cooked lke
Asparagus or made into very good pickles.
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Mangel Wurzel—Stock Beets
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MAMMOTH LONG RED—We recommend this variety SUGAR BEETS
as the best and most prolific of all the mangels. Lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs.—Write for prices) GIANT HALF SUGAR FOR STOCK FEEDING— |
CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE—Large, round orange (Green Top.) Superior to mangels for stock-feed- yellow mangel, splendid type for shallow soils. Lb. ing purposes, as it is more nutritious, having 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs.— Write for prices. a large amount of sugar. It is oval in shape and
GOLDEN TANKARD (Selected)—Giant yellow, oval grows partly out of ground. Is of large size and shape variety; small yellow stemmed top. Lb. 50c; yields enormous crops. Lb. 50c; 10 Ibs. $3.50; 100 10 lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs., write for prices. lbs., write for prices.
MANGEL WURZEL—MAMMOTH LONG RED
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Brussels Sprouts
IMPROVED LONG ISLAND—The very best and surest strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50.
Try a collection of our new
Giant Zinnias
Sold in collections of 8 separate colors Price 60 cents
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CABBAGE—AII Select Strains
It is difficult to give definite cultural directions for cabbage, since it is possible to have good cabbage at all seasons of the year in some parts of the country, and seed can be planted almost any time of the year. There are three good seasons for sowing the seed, howe er—in September for early spring cabbage, in March for summer and fall cabbage, and in June or July for winter cabbage. The seed sprouts quickly, and is likely to come up very thick in the seed bed. Is should be thinned early, or the plants become spindly, and then do not head well. Transplanted to the field, they should be put twelve inches apart, in rows eighteen inches apart. To prevent the heads splitting open in the field before they are ready to be harvested, the plants should be loosened a little at the root. Cabbage requires considerable moisture, but too much water causes them to rot very readily.
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Vi Ve 78 )) J solid heads of finest quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 4
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TEN Wy YZ EARLY YORK—A standard early sort of very fine Nile ZA quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.50.
EARLY WINNINGSTADT—A standard second early variety, very hard heads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00.
GENUINE DANISH BALL-HEAD—Because of its ““oreat solidity’’ of head, and its unequalled keep- ing and shipping qualities, Danish Ball-head has
fi) supplanted nearly all other varieties for winter
(M ZB = use. Many trials have demonstrated the superior-
i) a =~ ity of the Danish seed of this variety over that grown in other countries and localities. The Ball-
Head we offer is the tall stemmed strain. The
heads are of excellent market size—not too large.
They are very hard, almost round, fine grained, and
will weigh one-fourth more than other varieties of
equal size. There is no higher bred cabbage seed than the strain we offer. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 15c; oz. 30c; 2 oz. 50c; 1% lb. 85c; 1b. $3.00.
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i EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD SELECTED EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—We con- sider this variety the best of all earlies. It is
by far the most popular sort of its class, and al- though introduced years ago, is still the stand- ard. Our strain of seed is the best that careful and continuous selection for earliness and size can make. Every head which does not reach the very highest perfection is discarded when sort- ing for seed. Among the good points of this variety
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CABBAGE—Continued
may be mentioned the large solid head; its uni- form excellent quality; its few outside leaves, per- mitting close planting, and heavy outer leaves, covering the heart and thus affording it protec- tion against severe weather. The heads are conical in shape, the point being rather blunt or rounded. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 30c; 44 lb. 85c; lb. $2.75.
SUREHEAD—Round flattened heads which are of uni- form size, very hard and of fine texture, a good keeper and shipper and a general favorite with gardeners; heads weigh from 10 to 15 pounds. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1/4, lb. 60c; 1b. $2.25.
SAVOY DRUMHEAD—A large, very curly, solid head, the most popular of this class. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1%, lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
RED ROCK—The best large red cabbage; good header and good red color to the center. Pkt. 5c; 02. 25c; 4, Ib. 85c; 1b. $2.75.
LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD—A superior type, very fine, large, round heads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Y% Ib. 60c; lb. $2.00.
ALL SEASONS or VANDERGAW—One of the best for the market grower, as 1t forms large, solid heads of the finest quality; a fine fall and winter sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% 1b. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
LARGE LATE FLAT DUTCH—A splendid main crop sort, producing large flat, solid heads; for even- ness of crop and size our strain cannot be sur- passed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT DEATH TO BUGS
CAULIFLOWER
Culture same as Cabbage. Soil must be rich and deep, and the plants liberally supplied with water in dry weather. As the flower heads appear, the large leaves should be broken down over them to defend them from the sun and rain. One ounce will produce 3,000 plants.
CAULIFLOWER - CALIFORNIA
OUR NEW CAULIFLOWER, ‘‘CALIFORNIA’’—This is undoubtedly the finest flavored, surest heading, snowiest white cauliflower yet introduced. A trial will prove that we have not over-praised its merits. Pkt. 25c; 1% oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00.
EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT—Very dwarf and compact; one of the best. Pkt. 25c; oz. $2.00. EARLY SNOWBALL—A very popular, large, heavy sort; very fine. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.75; 1% 1b. $6.00. EARLY PARIS—Heads of medium size; a first-class
sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; 14 lb. $1.50.
AUTUMN GIANT—A very large, late variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25.
CARDOON
CARDOON CARDO CARDON Culture—Sow early in spring, in rows where the plants are to stand, and thin them to two feet apart. When full size, bind them together with bast or raf- fia, and earth up like celery to blanch. The stems of the leaves are used for salads, soups and stews. The stems should be wintered in a cellar away from frost. LARGE SOLID—Smooth; grows about 4 feet high; leaves nearly free from spines. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 25c; 1% Ib. 65c; lb. $2.25.
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CARROTS
Carrots, to grow in perfection, require a rich, deep, sandy loam, well pulverized and deeply cultivated. For an early crop sow in March and April in drills about 1 foot apart, thinning out to 4 inches in the row; sow for main crop in August and September. The large, late varieties for field culture should be sown
EARLY ROUND FRENCH—Very early, tender and sweet. Pkt. 5¢e; oz. 15c; 44 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
EARLY SCARLET HORN (Dutch HORN—Larger than the French, 1% inches thick, 3 inches long, deep rich orange, fine grained. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c;. 4 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00. 3
CHANTENEY HALF LONG STUMP ROOTED—Very popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; lb. 90c.
HALF LONG DANVERS—This is a broad shouldered carrot, cylin- drical in shape, stump rooted of excellent color, good flavor and a most wonderful producer; one of the best for table. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; Ib. 85c.
OXHEART or GUERANDE—A short, thick, blunt variety, good for the home garden as well as the market gardener. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 25c; Ib. 90c.
STOCK
in drills 3 to 3% feet apart, so as to cultivate by horse. An important point in sowing Carrots, as in all other seeds, is to tread the row firmly after sowing. One ounce will sow over 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for one acre.
HALF LONG DANVERS
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IMPROVED LONG ORANGE—A well known sort. It is a good keeper, of fine quality, extensively grown for stock feeding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; Ib; 75c.
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LONG WHITE BELGIAN—A long, slender variety, growing about one-third above ground, very pro- ductive, highly nutritious, a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c.
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CELERY
SWEET CORN
The Sweet or Sugar Corn varieties being liable to rot in cold or wet ground, should not be planted until May, or when the soil has become warm and dry. For a full supply for the table during the entire season plant every ten days or two weeks until the last week in July, in hills 2x3 feet apart for the. early
kinds, 3x3 feet for the large, late sorts. Some
plant in rows 3% feet apart and 8 inches apart in
the rows. Give frequent and thorough cultivation all
the season. If ordered by mail add 10 cents per Ib
for postage.
SWEETEST, TENDEREST AND BEST EARLY SWEET CORN—GOLDEN BANTAM.
The sweetest of all early sweet corns and considered by many as the richest and best-flavored of all corn. Medium early in season, about a week later than Cory.
The corn is a golden yellow color, impressing one at first as field corn; as soon as eaten, however, there is an immediate call for more. May be planted at intervals during season for continued table use. Our Seed has been selected especially for table quality. Lb. 20c; by mail, 30c.
Sow the seed in open ground as soon as fit to work in April, or for very early use in hot bed or cold frame. Cover very lightly. Rolling or pressing in the seed has been found more satisfactory than covering. Cut the tops off once or twice before planting out, to make them stocky. When the plants are five or six inches high, transplant the dwarf varieties three feet, and the taller sorts four or five feet between the rows. Plant six inches apart in rows. Cultivate well, and when large enough, blanch by earthing up. One ounce to 5,000 plants. About 4% pound per acre.
IMPROVED WHITE PLUME—Reguires but little banking up to blanch; very early, solid and crisp. Pkt. 5¢; oz. 25ce; ¥/, lb. 75c; Ib. $2.25.
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—This is our finest variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 14 lb. $1.75; Ib. $6.00.
GIANT PASCAL—An easily blanched and fine keep- ing, large, late sort. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 60c; lb. $1.20.
PERFECTION HEARTWELL—Solid and fine flavored, golden yellow heart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 60c; Ib. $2.00.
CELERIAC—TURNIP ROOTED CELERY.
SMOOTH PRAGUE—Best of its kind; large, solid roots. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 60c; lb. $2.00.
CORN SALAD CORN SALAD—Mache-Steck Salat. A most refresh- ing salad. Is hardy, of use in winter in place of lettuce. Sow in fall in cool weather. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 4 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
CORN SALAD _ COUNTRY GENTLEMAN—Very sweet and of su-
perior flavor. Pkt. 10c; 1b. 20c; 5 Ibs. 75c. ALAMEDA SUGAR—Very large, white grain; ears large and well filled. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 5 Ibs. 55c. STOWELL’S EVERGREEN—One of the most pop- ular sorts. Pkt. 10c; lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 75c. PERRY’S HYBRID—Very early and of large size; valuable for market. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 65c. METROPOLITAN—Large, handsome ears, of fine flavor; very early. Pkt. 10c; 1b. 15c; 5 Ibs. 60c. EARLY MINNESOTA—An old favorite, extra early Sweet Corn. 8 to 10 rowed variety of excel- lent quality, large white grains and is immensely popular because of its being extremely pro- ductive. Good for market, home and canning use. We have a very desirable strain. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c. BLACK MEXICAN—This is now a standard medium early variety in spite of its bluish purple grains, on account of its deliciously sweet and fine grain- ed quality, is becoming. more of a favorite every year. For the home garden it is extremely de- sirable and those who once plant and try it, al- ways return for more next season. 8 to 10 rowed. The ears are about 8 inches long; kernels are bluish purple to black and rather flat in shape. PEt. 10c; Ib. L5e.
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CHERVIL DOUBLE CURLED CHERVIL—(Koerbel-Cerfeuil) —
Similar to Parsley, but handsomer. Excellent for garnishings. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00.
CHICORY LARGE ROOTED MAGDEBURG—The roots are cut in thick slices, roasted and used for coffee. The leaves in spring also make a good salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 35c; lb. $1.00.
DANDELION FRENCH SEED—There is a growing demand for cul- tivated Dandelions, which are fast becoming favor- ite Spring Greens. The thick leaves or cabbage variety we list is an improvement on the com- mon sorts, being almost double the usual size. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.60.
CRESS
WATER CRESS (Wasser-Cresse de fontaine)—-The pleasant peculiar flavor of watercress makes it one of the most delicate salads for table use. It will grow where there is a good supply of fresh, pure water, and it need not be running water. It can be grown in tubs of good soil kept in a shady place, provided sufficient water is given it. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c.
CURLED UPLAND CRESS—Has highly prized flavor of watercress. Is green nearly the whole year, and ready for use before any other salad in the spring. PK 5e}.0z 10c; ib. 25e:
Cucumbers
One ounce will plant 100 hills; two pounds will plant
1 acre. Cucumbers succeed best in a rich, loamy soil.
If wanted very early, sow in hotbeds, in berry boxes,
or small flower-pots 6 weeks before they can be set
out in open ground. When danger of frost is over, transplant in hills 4 feet apart each way. For general crop, plant in May, about 6 or 8 seeds ina hill. Leave
4 of the strongest plants to each hill, but do not thin
out until plants are strong enough to resist the at-
tack of insects. To protect the vines from bugs, sprinkle with Slug-Shot, the best _insecticide we know of.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN—A selection from the Long Green. The vines are very vigorous and pro- ductive. The fruit, which is about 12 inches long, is formed almost as early as the short sorts. They are firm, crisp and of fine flavor. Those desiring a long dark green cucumber will find our strain unsurpassed. The fruits make excellent pickles and when ripe they make the very best sweet pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% 1b. 30c; Ib. $1.0v.
ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE—Select stock. Our
strain is the very best. The most popular of the white spine varieties. The flavor is superb, the beautifully smooth and straight fruits have a wonderful dark, shiny green color and measure 10 to 14 inches in length. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; ¥%4 Ib. 35c; lb. $1.00. Good for both pickles and slicing. This variety, of the hardy White Spine type, is a rapid, strong grower and is very prolific in fruit. The pickles differ from all other hardy sorts in being thickly set with fine spines, except on the extreme stem end, making it excellent for slicing. The flesh is very firm, crisp and tender at all stages. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25.
COOL AND CRISP—Extra early and prolific; long, straight; a perfect pickling sort.
FORDHOOK—Very prolific, medium size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 30c; 1b. $1.00.
JAPANESE CLIMBING—Good for frames or open ground. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;.14 lb. 35c; Ib. $1.10. EVERBEARING—Small size, very early and enor- mously productive; valuable as a pickling sort.
Pkt. 5c;-0z. 10c; 14 Ib. 30c; lb. $1.00.
EARLY FRAME—A popular, early, medium length sort; fine pickle variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.
COVENT GARDEN FAVORITE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS.
COVENT GARDEN FAVORITE—Wonderfully prolific, fine long, dark green fruit; one of the best cucum- bers grown. Pkt. 25 seeds, 25c.
ROLLISON’S TELEGRAPH—A standard variety al- ways to be depended upon for crop and quality of fruits. A free bearer, its fruits averaging from 14 inches to 16 inches in length. Packet 25 seeds, 25c.
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CUCUMBERS—Continued
' THE CUMBERLAND PICKLE—Good for both pickles and slicing. This variety, of the hardy White Spine type, is a rapid, strong grower and is very prolific in fruit. The pickles differ from all other hardy sorts in being thickly set with fine spines, except on the extreme stem end, making it excel- lent for slicing. The flesh is very firm, crisp and tender at all stages. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 144 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25.
WEST INDIA GERKIN—A very small oval pickling variety, fine for pickling. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c.
GARDEN LEMON or LEMON CUCUMBER—Fruits short, nearly round, with yellow and green mark- ings, skin smooth, flesh exceedingly tender and of sweet melon flavor. Best when just turning yellow. Makes good preserves. Pkt. 10c; 2 for 15c; oz. 25c.
ENDIVE OR CHICORY
Culture—Sow in June, July and August; cover light- _ly; when up, thin out to 8 inches apart, and water well afterward, if dry. When the leaves are 6 or 8 inches long, blanch by gathering in the hand and ty- ing together near the top with yarn or bast. This must be done when quite dry, or they will rot. BROAD LEAVED (Escarolle)—A sweet variety for fall and winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 144 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. LARGE GREEN STAGHCRN—Standard sort for fall or winter use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14% lb. 30c; Ib.
$1.00. EGG PLANT
IMPROVED NEW YORK SPINELESS—The standard; largest and best; large, oval, deep purple; early and productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 44 lb. $1.00; lb. $3.00.
LONG PURPLE—Of distinct shape and fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 44 lb. 85c; 1b. $3.00.
BLACK BEAUTY—As large as the New York Im- proved, but about ten days earlier. Very rich purplish black. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 50c; 4% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5.00.
EGG PLANT
HORSE RADISH SETS
Roots will produce good Radish fit for use in one
season’s growth. Plant the set small end down, so
BASIL-SWEET—Used for flavoring soups, etc. 5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.25.
BORAGE—Leaves used as a salad. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
CARAWAY—Used in flavoring liquors and bread. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
that the top will be two inches under the soil. Per dozen, 40c. Seeds of Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Herbs Pkt. HOREHOUND—Has medicinal qualities. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢. LAVENDER—For oil and distilled water. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. MARJORAM, SWEET—Used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c; 0Z. 25C. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c, ROSEMARY— Yields an aromatic oil and water. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c.
CATNIP—Has medicinal qualities. CORIANDi:R—Seeds aromatic. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. DILL—Used for flavoring vinegar. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
FENNEL—Seeds aromatic; for flavoring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c.
SAGE—A culinary herb. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
SAVORY—Used as a culinary herb. Pkt. 5c; oz, 15c.
THYME, FRENCH—Used as seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35¢c.
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For early use sow in February or March in the open ground. Cover the seed about one-quarter inch deep. Transplant into rows two feet apart and plants ten to twelve inches apart in the rows.
EARLY WHITE VIENNA—The most popular sort grown; color light green; very early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Y% lb. 65c; lb. $2.15.
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA—ASimilar to preceding, ex- cept in color. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 4 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
CALIFORNIA SEED
KALE or BORECOLE
This plant is useful for furnishing a large supply of greens for boiling during the early fall, winter, and spring months. Seed should be sown thinly in drills, transplanting to rows three feet apart when of suf- ficient size.
DWARF GREEN CURLED KALE—This is hardier than cabbage. The leaves are as curly as Parsley, tender and of very fine flavor. We have an ex- cellent strain. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 20c; Ib. 60c.
TALL GREEN SCOTCH—A very tall variety growing about 3 feet high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; Ib. 75c.
SEA KALE
A -vegetable long known, but only recently valued through the late strong recommendation of the De- partment of Agriculture. It is ready for use earlier than Asparagus, has the combined flavor of Aspara- gus and Celery, and its blanched stalks are cooked like Asparagus, or with its leaves are used as greens. Sea-Kale comes usually from seed, but can be grown from offsets or root cuttings. The long top root re- quires a rich, deep soil. Plant in rows four to six feet apart. The seedlings yield a crop the third year, though reports are made of a crop the year following the seeding. As soon as shoots show above the half- frozen ground, blanch with earth, sand, boards, etc., until ready for use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; %4 lb. $1.00.
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TALL SCOTCH
THOUSAND HEADED KALE
See Farm Seeds page 30
LEEK
A most desirable vegetable; has a mild onion flavor; used for flavoring soups and meats; sow early in spring
and late in summer.
AMERICAN FLAG—A strong growing variety, hardy and productive. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 35c; Ib.
$1.25.
LARGE CARENTAN or MUSSELBURG—Distinct and dark colored leaves, stout in habit and hardy. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 144 1b. 35c; Ib. $1.25.
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LETTUCE
Lettuce seed should be covered very shallow to se- IMPROVED HANSON—One of the best for the kitchen
cure germination, especially the black seeded, if sown garden, producing large heads of a light yellowish under glass or in the house. For early spring use, green, that are very crisp-and brittle. Pkt. 5c; sow in September and protect through the winter in oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. $1.10.
cold frames, the same as cabbages, or sow in hot beds ICEBERG—A large, crisp and brittle variety; buttery, in March and transplant to open ground as soon as and very fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 35c; it can be worked. For late supplies sow in open ground lb. $1.25.
as soon as the season will permit, in rows one foot PRIZE HEAD—The best loose-bunching variety; leaves apart; thin out plants one foot apart in rows. If brown and very curly, tender and crisp. Pkt. 5c; sown every two or three weeks to the middle of August, oZ. 10c; 44 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00.
it may be had in perfection the entire season. One CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER—Very large, solid ounce will sow 125 feet of drill and produce 3,000 heads; golden yellow inside. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e; %4 plants. Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.
ROMAINE, COS, or CELERY LETTUCE—This lettuce has a distinct upright habit and is considered by many to be the highest quality; very crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 144 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.10.
es ‘ - ee te, LETTUCE—LOS ANGELES MARKET BIG BOSTON BIG BOSTON—A light green, solid cabbage sort; fine LOS ANGELES MARKET or WONDERFUL—A fine, for winter. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 30c; Ib. 90c. large, crisp, tight-heading variety; bright green, LARGE PASSION—A valuable market gardener’s let- curly leaves; head large and of fine quality. Pkt. tuce, producing medium-sized, buttery heads. Pkt
5c; 0Z. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. $1.20. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 30c; lb. $1.00..
MAY KING MAY KING—A new variety from Germany. Extra clear yellow heart; very tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; large, round, solid heads; light green outside, with Y%, Ib. 40c; lb. $1.25.
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MUSK MELON
(CANTELOUPE)
One ounce will plant 80 hills; 2 pounds will plant an acre. A light, warm, rich soil is essential for this crop. Plant in hills 6 feet apart each way, using 6 to 8 seeds in the hill. After all danger of destruction by bugs is over, thin out to 3 plants to a hill; when about 1 foot long, pinch off the tips to make them branch. This strengthens the growth of the vines and makes the fruit mature early. To protect the vines from bugs, sprinkle with Slug-Shot, the best in- secticide we know of.
CASABA MUSK MELON
CASABA or WINTER PINEAPPLE—GOLDEN BEAUTY— Similar to the well known Winter Casaba, except that it has a beautiful golden yel- low color before it ripens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 4 Ib. 80c.
BANANA—Very long cucumber shape and delicious odor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 75c.
DEFENDER—This is one of the best yellow sort. Medium size, oval shape, slightly ribbed, covered with gray netting, flesh firm, fine grain, rich deep yellow, rind hard, thin, firm. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25.
ROCKY FORD—Very early, small, and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 Ib. 30c; Ib. $1.00.
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK—Large, round, and of very good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% 1b. 40c; Ib. $1.25.
MONTREAL MARKET NUTMEG—Large, round, net- ted; thick fleshed; very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c;
Y% Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.20.
LONG ISLAND BEAUTY—On style of Hackensack. The earliest and finest in quality and the most beautiful of all musk melons. PEt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4, lb. 50c; lb. $1.50.
PAUL ROSE—Handsome, oval variety; rich orange flesh; very sweet. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; 1% Ib. 35c; 1b. $1.25.
LARGE YELLOW CANTALOUPE (Fine Stock)— Fruit of this variety long and coarsely netted, slightly ribbed; fiesh light greenish yellow. Fine old shipping sort. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 44 Ib. 35c; Ib. $1.0C.
WATER MELON
Treat same as musk melons, except that they should be planted 8 feet apart.
HUNGARIAN HONEY—Very early variety; fine for northern latitudes; round; flesh bright red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4, lb. 25e; Ib. 75c.
HALBERT HONEY—Dark, glossy green skin, flesh beautiful crimson. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ™%4 lb. 20¢; Ib. 60c.
SWEET HEART—Very large; bright skin; sweet and luscious. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; Ib. 60c. SPLENDID NEW MELON, ANGELENO—The An- geleno is almost perfectly round; dark green, thin rind, delicious flesh. It should not be pulled until the yellow shows through the deep green. It is the most profitable melon ever produced; its color is a rich dark green, almost black; its symmetri- cal shape, roundish to bluntly oval, is uniform throughout the field; a fine shipper. Pkt. 10c; oz.
15¢e; 4% lb. 35c; lb. $1.00.
KLECKLEY’S SWHET—The best quality of all Water Melons. Large oblong Melon, 20 inches in length, by 10 to 12 inches in diameter. The skin is dark green, flesh bright scarlet, the rind only about one- half inch in thickness. The scarlet fiesh is sweet and sugary and is of such texture that it leaves no strings of pulp whatever in eating. The Melon is better for home use than for shipping, and we be- lieve it is the best table melon today. Monte Cristo is very much like it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 20c; lb. 70c.
BLACK BOULDER—Dark green, tough skin, splendid shipper; flesh bright red, crisp, sweet, excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; 02. 10c; 1% lb. 25c; Ib. 75c.
ALABAMA SWEETS—A favorite Texas shipping variety, dark green color, good size and excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 30c; Ib. $1.00.
DIXIE—A fine old standard, second early, good quality, shipping variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 25c; Ib. 75¢.
FLORIDA FAVORITE—A long striped melon of me- dium size, good quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4 ips 25e2 1b. (5c:
GEORGIA RATTLESNAKE—Mottled and striped ob- long melon, very sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10; 14 Ib. 256; 1b: -75¢:
MUSHROOM SPAWN
PURE CULTURE SPAWN—Formerly all Mushroom Spawn was obtained from wild Mushrooms grow- *ng along the English mill tracks. By scientific re- search Spawn makers now produce Spawn from select Mushrooms from their own cultivated beds. Moreover, the bricks of Spawn are now inoculated directly from the test tube cultures, thus preduc- ing a much stronger and quicker growth, both in the brick and in the planted beds.
Cultural directions mailed on request, price per brick 25c; by mail, 40c.
OKRA One ounce will plant 100 hills.
Culture—Sow about the middle of April when the ground is warm, and in hills about three feet apart; cover seed one-half inch and thin plants to three in a hill. Keep ground well hoed and earth up around the plants to support them. Gather pods while young and tender. Excellent for soups and stews, ete., to which they impart a rich flavor.
IMPROVED DWARF GREEN—Long, slender pods, very productive, and only 14 inches high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 25c.
WHITE VELVET—Smooth and of a velvety appear-
ance. Tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14, Ib. 25e.
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ONIONS
Produced from the finest Selected Bulbs. One of Our Specialties.
The best onions are grown on low, sandy, or mucky lands, with natural moisture, and plenty of it. Higher lands can be used if irrigated, providing the land is rich and very well worked before planting the seed. Onions do not follow a hay or grain crop to good ad- vantage,’ since the soil lacks nitrogen and humus. A piece of land contemplated for onions should be planted to beans, peas, or some other vegetable crop one or two years.
On high lands the seed should be sown in December or early in January, while on low lands any time from February 1st to March 10th will do, depending on the condition of the weather. Sow in rows from twelve to sixteen inches apart, using four to five pounds of seed. In irrigating onions, it is important that the land never be allowed to get dry, for a check in the growth will either force the plant to run to seed or will make stiff necks. In the house garden, plant early in drills, using one ounce to 250 feet of row.
FANCY YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS—This onion is the standard winter sort in many markets. The shape is almost globe form and the bulbs are quite large with thin necks, ripening down well. The skin is a fine brown, orange yellow, while the flesh is pure white, solid and of good quality. Its keeping qualities are of the best. This strain is so nearly globe shaped that it passes for a globe and its earliness makes it valuable for market. The crop is very uniform and ripens at one time. Our seed is the very best selection and care can make it. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 44 lb. 50c; lb. $2.00.
WHITE BERMUDA—TRUE TENERIFFE GROWN— These are the mammoth onions which are annually grown in large quantities, both in Bermuda and our
Southern States, and imported to our northern markets in the early spring. In the southern part of the United States as well as Bermuda our im- ported Teneriffe seed gives the best results. In our northern climate the bulbs are much smaller, but mature early, and retain much of the mild sweet flavor of the imported ones. These beauti- ful oval shaped onions are unsurpassed for the home garden. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 4% 1b. $1.75.
AUSTRALIAN BROWN—Quick to mature; a long keeper, solid and heavy; an excellent Onion for shipping. The bulbs are perfectly globe shaped. The skin is a light brown. Their solidity gives them great weight and a bushel weighs several pounds heavier than a bushel of American varie- ties. The Onions are thin-necked and ripen very evenly in all soils. As the plant makes a very quick growth it matures the bulbs before the hot, dry summer weather sets in, and this in connec- tion with its exceptional keeping qualities makes it a most profitable variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢e; 44 lb. 30c; lb. $1.10.
PRIZETAKER, THE HANDSOMEST, LARGEST YEL- LOW GLOBE ONION—An excellent keeper, of fin- est flavor, handsome shape and enormous size,
many single Onions having been raised to weigh
five pounds and over from seed the first year, Pkt.
5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $2.00.
WHITE QUEEN—Pure white, small, flat, extra early, fine for picking. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 4% lb. 75c; Ib.
$2.50,
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~ONIONS—Continued
CALIFORNIA RED GLOBE—Very mild, large, early, highly esteemed as a green onion. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 44 lb. 40c; 1b. $1.50.
WHITE PORTUGAL (Silver Skin)—A large, flat onion of mild flavor and great beauty; a favorite with many for use when young as a salad or bunching onion. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c; 4% lb. 90ce; lb. $3.00.
RED WETHERSFIELD, LARGE—The largest, heavi- est yielder and best keeper of all Red Onions. This is the standard red variety, large size. Skin deep purplish red. Smooth and glossy flesh, white lightly tinged with pinkish rose. The large, solid onions keep well for late winter markets. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.75.
ONION SETS
The Use of Onion Sets.
FOR LARGE ONIONS—Bottom Onion Sets produce an Onion ready for market or the household from four to six weeks earlier than can be done by sowing the seed, and the product of the set is identical with that of the seed. This gives the market gardener ample time to sell his entire crop at the early high prices and permits the sowing of another crop on the land the same years.
FOR GREEN ONIONS—Onion Sets produce good green or Spring Onions on any soil in half the time it takes to raise these from seed. Every private garden should contain a sowing of sets. Pound 20c; by mail, 30c. For larger quantities. write for prices. :
PEAS
If ordered by mail add 8c per pound for postage.
A light, dry soil, not over rich, suits the Pea. If they grow too vigorously and show no signs of bloom, run a spade along about 8 inches from the row straight down, and thereby root prune them. Do this each side the row, and they will bloom in a few days. Plant as early as the ground can be worked, and again every two weeks for succession throughout the season. Plant single or double rows from 4 to 6 feet apart, accord- ing to the different heights, about an inch apart in the row, and 3 inches deep; hoe often. In dry weather, Peas should be soaked in soft water 5 or 6 hours before planting, and if the ground is very dry they should be watered in rows.
AMERICAN WONDER—Dwarf, wrinkled peas, very early and productive, flavor excellent. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c.
LITTLE GEMS—A fine early variety; grows 18 inches high; productive and profitable to grow. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15e.
CALIFORNIA MARROWFAT—Second early; the pods long and straight; a fine standard sort; of excel- lent flavor. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c.
ALAMEDA SUGAR—Hardy and heavy cropper; grows 30 inches high; peas are large and fine flavored; very popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c.
TELEPHONE—A tall, late variety; pods large and well filled with peas of finest quality. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 15c.
STRATAGEM—One of the most popular semi-dwarf varieties; large pods, filled with large peas; es- pecially fine. Pkt. 10c; lb. 15c.
GRADUS, or PROSPERITY—A tall variety, growing about three feet high, and bears very long pods, which are pointed, and well filled with large, sweet and very fine wrinkled peas. The foliage and pods are light green. Pkt. 10c; Ib. 25c.
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“ TALL EDIBLE POD PEAS
These peas, unlike
TALL EDIBLE POD PEAS
the other common varieties,haveedible pods, which are eaten when young, producing a most desirable vegetable. This seed we offer we have imported directfrom Germany so as to get a genu= ine type.
Imported seed, pkt. I5c; lb. 40c; by mail, 50c.
POTATOES
Carefully re-selected hand-picked hardy Jackson, White Rose. Prices on application.
northern
grown seed.
Early Rose, Burbank, Peerless, Early
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PARSLEY
Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm water, and sow early in drills one foot apart. Have the soil thoroughly pulverized, and after sowing the seed pat it down tightly with the spade. Thin out the plants to four inches.
CALIFORNIA MOSS CURLED—A very pretty, bright green curled variety, very hardy and easily grown. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25.
PARSNIPS
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked in rich soil, in drills 18 inches apart. The ground should be well and deeply dug. Thin to 6 or 8 inches in the rows. Hoe and cultivate often to keep down weeds. Valuable as a stock food.
HOLLOW CROWN—The best and most popular parsnip grown; fine and smooth; grows from 15 to 20 inches long; large, thick shoulder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1% Ib. 50c; lb. $1.50.
PEPPERS
Peppers are indispensable as a seasoning for soups and meats. The large varieties are mainly used for this purpose and pickling. The mild, sweet varieties, like Golden Dawn and Ruby King are used for Mangoes, while the small-fruited sorts are the best for sauces. Sow in hotbeds in February or March, or in a warm, sheltered border in May, and, when the season is favor- able, transplant in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in row, in good, rich ground.
NEW PEPPER GLORY
NEW PEPPER GLORY.
GLORY— (Thick-fleshed large Scarlet)—With this variety we are pleased to be able to introduce quite a new feature in Pepper, 1. e., a hitherto un- attained thickness of the flesh, in which important respect our novelty is pre-eminent, no other sort being able to compare with it. Another great ad- vantage is that the surface of the fruits is per- fectly smooth and free from wrinkles, so that no dust or any other matter can collect on them. This novelty has an extremely mild flavor and it can be used for salads as well as for the usual culinary purposes. The heavy solid fruit is most pleasing in appearance, being of elongated conical form, 4 to 41%4 inches long by 3 inches wide at the top, and of a brilliant deep scarlet color.. With so much in its favor we are sure that this new Pepper will soon become a standard popular sort. Pkt. 10c.
BELL, LARGE—Large, bright red; largely used for pickling. It is of such mild flavor that it may be eaten as a vegetable. Pkt. 5c; 02. 25c; ¥%4 1b. 65c; lb. $2.25.
CHINESE GIANT—Very large; flesh very mild and thick; bright scarlet color. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 45c; 1% Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5.00.
CAYENNE, LONG RED—Bright red, slender pods, 3 inches long; pungent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 65c; Ib. $2.25.
RUBY KING—Bright red; 4 to 6 inches long; mild; best for stuffing. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 4% Ib..75c; Ib. $2.50.
SWEET MOUNTAIN—lLarge size; regular, handsome shape; mild flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1% Ib. 75c; lb. $2.50.
RED CHILI—Very productive; very small; red and very pungent. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 20c; 14 lb. 65c; Ib. $2.25.
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PUMPKIN
May be planted middle of spring, among the Indian corn or in the field or garden, in hills 8 or 10 feet apart each way, four seeds jn a hill. In other respects are cultivated in same manner as melons and cucumbers. Avoid planting them near other vines.
LARGE FIELD, or ‘‘BIG TOM’’—A very hardy and prolific variety, frequently growm among corn to make a crop of pumpkins for feeding to dairy stock; it also makes excellent pies. Vines are strong and vigorous and wonderfully prolific. Fruits will average 15 to 20 inches in diameter. Smooth, hard, reddish-orange skin, with rich orange- yellow flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 20c; 1b. 50c.
GOLDEN OBLONG—Orange skin, light yellow flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1b. 80c.
GOLDEN CUSHAW—A splendid yellow Crookneck variety; fine for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 80c.
LARGE CHEESE—F ine for pies; an excellent keeper. Of large size; shape flat, like a cheese box; very productive; flesh yellow, sweet, fine grained and rich flavored. One of the very best for family use and for market. It keeps well into the win- ter. Is also grown in quantity for stock feed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb. 20c lb. 70c.
MAMMOTH KING—The flesh and skin are of a bright golden-yellow color. Flesh fine grained and of ex- cellent quality. Notwithstanding its enormous size, it is one of the very best pie pumpkins ever grown, and a splendid keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 35¢c; lb. $1.00.
CALIFORNIA, or COMMON FIELD—Heavy cropper and easily grown sort, raised principally for stock feeding; fruits are of various colors of red, yel- low and orange. Pkt. 5c; 2 ozs. 10c; lb. 35c; 10 Ibs. $2.25.
RADISH
1RIMSON GIANT
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Sow in a well worked, friable soil to insure the best results. Easily grown, they should be sown every few weeks for a succession of crops. Winter varieties should be planted from August to November.
CRIMSON GIANT—Very solid, tender and crisp; color rose carmine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \% lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
EARLY WHITE TURNIP—A clear white, perfectly round, tender and brittle. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 20c; lb. 65c.
CALIFORNIA MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER—A very large white winter variety. Pkt. 5c; cz. 10c; ¥% Ib.
20c; lb. 65c.
ROUND BLACK SPANISH—Fine winter variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 44 lb. 25c; Ib. 75c.
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EARLY SCARLET TURNIP—Very early, round, crisp variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4, Ib. 20c; Ib. 60c.
BRIGHTEST LONG SCARLET—Bright rose scarlet, with distinct white tip. Pkt. 5s; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; Ib. 65c.
IMPROVED CHARTIER—A long, crisp, white tipped sort; excellent. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
ROSY GEM—For the home garden this is the most popular radish; round, crisp, searlet, tipped white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4, Ib. 25c; lb. 75c.
EARLY SCARLET GLOBE—Slightiy oval in shape, fine for forcing or open ground. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; Ib. 65c.
HALF LONG SCARLET—Valuable mar- ket gardener variety, very solid. Pkt. 5e; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; Ib. 65c.
FRENCH BREAKFAST—Half long, pink and white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % Ib. 20c; lb. 65c.
ICICLE—Quick growing, handsome white variety, 5 inches long, crisp and ten- der. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 65c.
WHITE VIENNA—Mild and sweet, long, white, tender type. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4, lb. 20c; 1b. 65c.
RHUBARB
Culture.—Sow seed in a cold-frame, in a fine, rich sandy loam, about the first of February, in drills 4 inches apart. Keep the frames covered during nights and cold days, so that the soil will not freeze, and in six or eight weeks the plants will be large enough to set in the open ground. Transplant to a rich soil, and set in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches in the row. The followimg spring transplant again to a per- manent location, setting 4 or 5 feet apart each way. VICTORIA—The most commonly used variety in ecali-
fornia. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 4% lb. 35c; lb. $1.35. ROOTS—Strawberry, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster Sow as early as the ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 12 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches in the row. Keep them free from weeds. Cultivate the same as for carrots and parsnips. The roots are cut into pieces one-half inch long, boiled until tender, and then served with drawn butter, in which way it is a delicious vegetable. They are also mashed and baked like parsnip, and have a sweet and agreeable flavor. Mashed and fried, the flavor is much like that of the oyster. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND—Finest improved type, large rooted and from 1 to 2 inches thick. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 45c; Ib. $1.65.
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SPINACH
Sow in early spring, in drills a foot apart (10 to 12 lbs. to the acre), every two weeks for a succession, and, as it grows, thin out for use. For fall use, sow in August, and for winter crop in September. Cover that which is left out over winter with straw or leaves after the weather becomes quite cold. Keep clear of weeds. Sow the seeds of New Zealand in hills 2 feet apart each way, three or four seeds in a hill.
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY—Leaves large, round and very erimpled and ‘curled; one of the best early varie- ties. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 15c; Ib. 50c.
LONG STANDING—Dark green, thick leaves, very long standing; fine flavor. Fkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 15c; Ib. 50c.
PRICKLY—Vigorous and hardy; best for fall sowing; easily grown and bears heavily. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4, lb. 15¢; Ib. 50c.
SWISS CHARD
(See Beets.)
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Squash
Plant Squashes in warm, light, richg soil and about 8 to 10 seeds in a bill. Afterwards they may be thinned out to 3 or 4 vines. S
Treat same as¥& cucumbers and melons.
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—A good early ship- ping variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; Ib. 75c.
MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP—A selection of the early White Bush, only a few days later. It is considerably larger and deeper through; has less scallops, saving waste, and produces more heavily. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; Ib. 80c.
FORDHOOK—Ripens early and is one of the best win- ter keepers; very prolific. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 35c; Ib. 90c.
PERFECT GEM, or CREAM—A fine winter keeper, 4 to 6 inches in diameter, almost round; color, cream white. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 75c.
VEGETABLE MARROW—This is the most important vegetable in the English market, but little known in this country. The fruit is generally eaten when less than half grown, as the flesh is then very ten- der and marrowy, and should always be used in a young state. Our packages contain cultural direc- tions and recipes for cooking. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 2 ozs. 25¢.
BOSTON MARROW—A widely popular squash for fall and winter use. Rind thin, bright orange in color, flesh yellow, rich and sweet; form oval. A good keeper and unexcelled for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; Ib. 80c.
SUMMER CROOKNECK— Yellow fruited, distinct skin, very much warted; one of the best for summer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1b. 65.
HUEBBARD—Well known and most popular winter squash, heavily warted and dark green in color; one of the best for pies. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% Ib. 25c; lb. 85c,
DELICATA—Orange yellow striped green, small size, very prolific, extra early, solid and a good keeper; flesh dry and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Y, 1b. 35c; lb. $1.00.
COCOZELL BUSH (Italian)—A fine variety, oblong shape; skin smooth, dark green, marbled yellow or pale green. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 15c; % Ib. 35c; Ib. 90c.
MAMMOTH CHILI—Rich orange flesh, grow to enor- mous size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Y% lb. 35e; Ib. $1.00.
TOMATO
For early plants sow in hot beds in February, in drills 5 inches apart and 1% inch deep; when the plants are about 2 inches high, transplant into another hot bed 4 inches apart each way; plant out in the open ground early in May, or as soon as danger from frost is over, 4 feet apart each way in hills, which should have a shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil. Water freely at time of transplanting; when the first fruit is set, pinch off the ends of the branches to obtain early fruit. Sufficient plants for a small garden can be grown in a shallow box or large flower- pot, by placing it in a sunny window in a warm room or kitchen. For late use sow in a sheltered border in May, and set out the plants in July; the green fruit can be picked off before frost and ripened under glass. By training vines on trellises or tying to stake, the fruit will ripen better and be of finer quality.
Seed grown for us by ssecitlists who plant for seed only. We do not use canning factory seed.
MATCHLESS—Am exceptionally fine, large fruited and long keeping tomato; fruit very solid and is pro- duced in quantity on strong, vigorous vines. Pkt. 5c; 1% oz. 15¢c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50.
CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL—The largest and smoothest of the extra early red tomatoes. Somewhat later, a week or ten days, than HMarliana; the fruits are larger and smoother. The vines grow very com- pactly, are immensly productive, and better still, bear continuously throughout the season, in which respect it far surpasses Earliana. Pkt. 5c; YY oz. 15c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 80c; Ib. $3.00.
STONE—Very large, prefectly smooth; the best main crop tomato for all purposes; fruit very smooth, bright scarlet. Pkt. 5c; 1% oz. 15c; oz. 25c; % lb. WBC DL oaccos
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TOMATOES—Continued
CRIMSON CUSHION (or Beefsteak Tomato)—Fruit very large, round and regular; bright scarlet color, flesh solid and of best quality; cells small and few in number. The plants are very productive. The fruit is of fine form and appearance, and will stand shipment well. Pkt. 10c; ¥ oz. 20c; oz. 30c; Y%4 Ib. $1.00; lb. $3.50.
PONDEROSA—This is the largest-fruited tomato and is of fine quality for slicing. The vines are of strong growth; fruits largely oblong in form, deep through, and generally ridged or ribbed; deep purple in color.
They are solidly fleshy, with small seed cells; of |
fine, sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; Y oz. 20c; 0z. 35c; 4, Ib. $1.00; 1b. $3.50.
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Plant turnips in August and September for winter use, or November, December and January for early spring. They may also be sown about March first in light, rich soil to insure a quick, rapid growth, so as to be tender and free from woodiness.
PURPLE TOP WHITH GLOBE—This is the most pop- ular of all market turnips. It originated from the purple top, flat turnip. The shape is globular and of good size and in appearance it is the best look- ing of all varieties, the white globe surface hav- ing an uneven purple edging at the top.- The flesh is firm, fine grained, white, and of most excellent flavor. It is a fine keeper, equally desirable for table and stock. An immense producer. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 Ib. 25c; Ib. 75c.
GOLDEN BALL, or ORANGE JELLY—A medium sized yellow, globe shape variety of fine texture. PEt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; 1b. 75c.
PURPLE TOP MILAN—Almost the same in season as
| the White Milan. Size is medium; shape flat; skin very smooth. The surface color is white with a purple white top. White flesh of good quality. PKt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% Ib. 25c; Ib. 80c.
EARLY SNOWBALL—Small and of rapid growth; pure white. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25.
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GOLDEN QUEEN —A fine, large, yellow fruited variety, very smooth and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Y, lb. 75¢c; lb. $2.56. .
RED CHERRY—Little fruits of a bright scarlet color. PKt. 5c; 1% oz. 15c; oz. Z5e.
FREEDOM—Early, regular, uniform, large, bright sear- let; a splendid variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 1, Ib. 70ce. Ib. $2.56.
YELLOW PEAR—Handsome, yellow pear shaped fruits. PEs. bE; OZ. 25c:
STRAWBERRY, (Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato)— Makes fine sauce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c.
TROPHY—Very solid, standard, late; fine canner; dark scarlet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 4% lb. 60ce; lb. $2.00.
ACME—Medium size, smooth and good purplish pink. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 65c; Ib. $2.25.
TURNIPS
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EARLY PURPLE TOP STRAP-LEAF—The most popu- lar variety in this section for either family or or market use; large size, white, purple above ground; flesh fine grained. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 25c; Ib. 60c.
WHITE EGG—Oval shape, pure white, fine grain, hand- some and very early. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH—An early white flesh strap-leaved variety; for quick growth, mild flavor and excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; if Aba 25e:-lh.75e;
SEVEN TOP—Tops used for greens; cook same as spinach. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; Ib. 50c.
RUTA BAGA
LONG ISLAND IMPROVED—Best for stoek feeding or table use. Yellow fleshed and oblong in form. Flesh solid, fine grained, and of the best flavor. For earliness, quality and weight, it is superior to any variety in cultivation, producing from 2 to 7 tons per acre more than any other Swede, while the large percentage of saccharine matter contained in the roots makes it very mutritious to cattle. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 4% lb. 20c; lb. 60c.
TOBACCO SEED
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—Variety used for cigar
wrappers. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 1b. $2.50. HAVANA—From the plantations of the Vuelto de Abajo. Pkt. 10c; 02. 45c; lb. $4.50. HONDURAS—A healthy and vigorous grower. 10c; oz. 40c; Ib. $3.50.
BIRD. SEEDS
Prices Subject to Market. HEMP—Lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. $5.00. CANARY—Lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. $5.50. . LETTUCE SEHED—LD. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.00. MILLET—Lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. $4.75. COMMON RAPE—Lb. 10c; 4 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. 4.50. IMPORTED RAPE—Lb. 10c; 3 lbs. 25c; 100 lbs. $7.00. PARROT CORN—4 lbs. 25c. SUNFLOWER—3 lbs. 25c.
Pkt.
Vegetable Plants and Roots
ARTICHOKE PLANTS—2 for 25c; $1.50 per doz.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS—Two years old. 25c per doz. $1.00 per 100.
CABBAGE PLANTS—2 doz. for 25c; 75c per 100.
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS—2 doz. for 25c; 75c per 100.
CELERY PLANTS—2 doz. for 25c; $1.00 per 100.
EGG PLANT—Ready about April lst. 25c per doz.
GARLIC SETS—25c per lb.
HORSERADISH ROOTS—50c per doz.
PEPPER PLANTS—Ruby King, Large Bell, Cayenne— Ready about April Ist. 25c per doz.
RHUBARB ROOTS—Strawberry. 15c¢ each; $1.50 per doz.
SWEET POTATOES—Ready April Ist.
Per doz. 20c; $1.00 per 100. \
TOMATO PLANTS—Ready April Ist. Ponderosa, Matchless, Stone, Crimson Cushion. Per doz. 25c; $1.25 per 100.
HERB PLANTS—Sage, Thyme, Mint, Marjoram,
Chives, Tarragon. 15c each; any 2 for 25c.
LAWN GRASSES
GRASS SEEDS OF STERLING QUALITY. For Lawns, Play Grounds, Golf Links, Tennis Courts, etc.
Absolutely the best seeds that money can buy and that experience can suggest. A smooth, velvety lawn adds not only to the value, but enhances the enjoyment of every home. When properly made, a lawn is the best investment a home owner can make. In making a lawn the ground should be thoroughly drained and well pulverized. The soil ought not to be too rich, as a rapid growth is not wanted in the grasses of a lawn. After the ground is well prepared the seed should be sown and the ground rolled or tamped in order to press the seed firmly into the soil. Seed may be sown in the early fall or spring. PACIFIC RYE GRASS (California)—A selected strain of Perennial Rye Grass, producing a fine dwarf- growing plant of fine velvety texture, especially ‘fine for sandy soils. Lb. 25c; per 100 lbs. $20.00.
PACIFIC LAWN GRASS MIXTURE—The mixture of grass seeds we sell under this name is made from a special formula and is composed of half a dozen permanent grasses that will produce a fine, thick, velvet green turf which is so pleasing to the eye. The different grasses we use in this mixture are of the very finest quality. Sow one pound to 300 square feet. Lb. 35c; 100 lbs. $30.00.
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GOLF LINK MIXTURE—A mixture of fine-leaved and deep-rooting grasses, forming a strong and lasting turf that will stand hard usage. Sow at the rate of 75 pounds per acre. 100 lbs. $25.00.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Fancy Triple Recleaned) —Blue grass is a true perennial, lasting indefinitely and improving each year. It succeeds in almost any soil, dry, rocky, or sandy. It takes, however, two or three years to become thoroughly estab- lished. Its densely creeping root stalks, spread- ing habit, and smooth, even growth, fine texture, and rich green color render it one of the very
' best grasses for lawn. Sow one pound to a space 10 by 25 feet; 75 pounds to the acre. Lb. 45c; $42.50 per 100 lbs.
AUSTRALIAN RYE GRASS (Reselected Fancy)—A selected, short-seeded, extra heavy, dwarf-grow- ing strain. Will produce a green turf in about three weeks. Sow one pound to a space 10 by 15 feet; 100 pounds to the acre. Lb. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.25; $10.00 per 100 lbs.
WHITE CLOVER (Pacific Quality)—The finest and purest strain for lawns. It makes an excellent turf that stands constant tramping. It is of dwarf habit, the stems creeping and rooting at the joints; it spreads rapidly and is very hardy. Sow one pound in a space 10 by 35 feet. Lb. 60c.
LAWN DRESSING—Our concentrated lawn dressing is free from weed seeds; easily applied; does bet- ter work than barnyard manure, cheaper, more easily applied and lasts longer. 10-lb. bag, 60c; 25-lb. bag, $1.25; 50-lb. bag, $1.75; 100-lb. bag,
$3.00. CLOVER
If ordered by mail add 8c per pound for postage. Prices Variable.
CLOVER, ALSIKE (trifolium hybridum)—A _ peren- nial growing from one to three feet in height. Sueceeds best in rather cold soil and in marshy lands which are too wet for other varieties. As it can withstand severe cold, it grows well in the North and high latitudes. Excellent for bees. Fifteen pounds to an acre. Lb. 30c.
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE CLOVER (Medicago sativa) —This increases in demand each year, as it is found to be very valuable for forage. It requires deep, rich, well turned soil, as it roots very deeply, the tap root often to a depth of 10 to 15 feet in loose soil; consequently it is able to resist great droughts. The seed should be sown at about the same time as oats, in thoroughly prepared, deep plowed soil. Twenty to twenty-five pounds per acre. It is a perennial and if the soil is suitable several crops may be cut every year. Lb. 25c; 100 Ibs. $20.00.
ARABIAN ALFALFA—This is a new species of alfalfa especially recommended by the U. S. Government. It is a taller growing variety, of hardier growth, and is supposed to yield one more crop per season. It is worthy a trial, but as there is little seed of it to be had we advise trials only for the first sea- son. We offer it at 50c per lb. postpaid; by freight 40 per 1b; $35.00 per 100 lbs.
CRIMSON (Trifolium incarnatum)—It makes a very valuable crop for pasture or green manure, For hay it should be cut when in full bloom. Flowers are bright searlet. Largely grown in all Southern States. Sow twenty pounds per acre. Lb. 20c; 100 Ibs. $18.00.
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RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense)—Medium. One of the most valuable farm crops in the West, for soiling, hay or turning under as green manure. Requires deep, rich soil-and yields two crops in a season. Sow fifteen pounds to the acre. Lb. 30c; 100 Ibs. $25.00.
RED CLOVER, MAMMOTH, or PEA VINE—Grows larger and lasts longer than the common Red Clover. Very valuable for plowing under. Lb. 30c; 100 lbs. $25.00.
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium _repens)—Especially adapted for use in lawn grass mixtures. It is of dwarf habit, stems creep and root at the joints; is very hardy; also valuable for permanent pasture. Sow early in the spring, eight to ten pounds per aeren 410; 1G0e. -.*
TURKESTAN ALFALFA—imported from Turkestan. It is said to be hardier and more productive than the ordinary variety, and also withstands drought much better. Present price, per 1b, 25c; 10 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $20.00.
BURR CLOVER (Medicago Denticulata)—The native forage plant of California. Of the easiest cul- ture, growing all winter and well into summer. We offer only ‘‘Hulled seed,’’ which is much easier to sow than in the burr. Sow from August to October, using 15 to 20 pounds of hulled seed per acre. Pound 25c.
GRASS SEEDS
We desire to call particular attention to the fact that Grass Seeds are sold in the trade by sample, and each sort is divided into three or four grades of qual- ity, according to purity, germination and weight. The price of the best grade is cften double that of the ordinary. The Grass Seeds here offered by us are in every case the VERY HIGHEST GRADE. Not less than one pound of any one sort sold.
25 Ibs. and up of any one sort at the 100 Ib. rate.
Subject to Market Changes.
AWNLESS BROME—An erect perennial, 3 to 5 feet high. We recommend it for dry, arid soils. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Lb. 20c; 100 Ibs. $15.00.
ORCHARD GRASS—A valuable grass for pasture or hay land, and on account of its earliness is very well adapted for a permanent pasture. It furnishes the first green grass in the spring and until late in the fall. When closely cropped it grows up very quickly and is ready for grazing again in ten to twelve days. When grown for hay, more than one crop can be obtained in one season, and when only one crop is cut the aftergrowth is very heavy and gives splendid and rich pasture till late in the fall. It will stand drought and is hardy. It grows in tufts, and is therefore best sown with red clovers, rye grass, ete. It is well suited for shady places, such as orchards and groves. Grows on all kinds of land, but does best on deep, rich sandy loam or clay soils. Sow 22 pounds to the acre when alone, or proportionately with other grasses. Lb. 35c; 100 lbs. $25.00. ~
AUSTRALIAN or PERENNIAL RYE—The seed is large and heavy and produces a strong, verdant
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growth in four or five weeks after sowing. Hay sweet flavored and is much favored by horses and cattle. Sow 60 pounds to the acre. Lb. 15c; $10.00 per 106.
TIMOTHY—As a crop for hay, Timothy is probably unsurpassed by any other grass. It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock, especially horses. It yields more nutritive matter than any other grass or forage plant. It is not suited for a per- manent pasture, as it will in the course of a few years run out. It is, however, well adapted to early spring grazing, as it starts up quickly in the spring, and in favorable fall weather can be pas- tured in the autumn as well. The largest crops of hay are raised on rich land. It is not suited for light, sandy soil so well as some other grasses. The most important point in the growing of Timothy is the selection of good seed. Poor seed, besides containing weed seed, will not all grow. That which does germinate is weak and produces few stalks and seed heads. A field of such hay is worth many times more than Timothy produced from low-grade or cheap seed. It ought not to take an intelligent farmer long to figure the wis- dom of investing his time and money in reliable seed. Only ten pounds of this grade required to the acre when sown alone. Lb. 15c; 100 Ibs. $9.00.
BERMUDA GRASS—Valuable both for pasture and lawns; when established, it is difficult to eradi- cate, and is therefore unsuitable for temporary pasture. Sow 10 pounds to the acre. Lb. 60c; 100 lbs. $56.00.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS—Annual; a remarkable grower, and has in addition the advantage of standing ex- tremes of temperature, remaining green throughout the winter. It is a most valuable grass. Sow 50 pounds to the acre. Lb. 15c; 100 lbs $10.00.
MEADOW FESCUE, or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS— Especially adapted for permanent pasture and is also fine for hay. Grows two to three feet high, but not in tufts like Orchard Grass. The hay is very nutritious and cattle thrive on it whether dry or green. Succeeds even in poor soil, and as the roots penetrate deep, from 12 to 15 inches, it takes extremely dry weather to affect it. As a fertilizer it has valuable properties. It will stand freezing very effectually and its use is be- coming more widespread each year. About 24 pounds of seed is sown to the acre. Lb, 45c; 100 Ibs. $40.00.
RED TOP (Solid Seed)—A valuable grass for moist, rich soils, where it thrives very luxuriantly. It is a good variety to sow with Timothy and Clover for meadow or pasture and is more permanent than either of the other two. It should be fed close, as if it is allowed to grow up to seed, the cattle dislike it. On good soil it grows about two feet high; on poor gravelly land about half that height. It has been grown successfully even on alkali land where other grasses failed. Red Top is commonly known as Herd’s Grass and should be more ex- tensively grown, especially in combination with other grasses. Solid Seed Red Top is free from chaff and weighs 42 pounds to the bushel. Ten pounds required to the acre. Lb. 20c; 100 lbs. $18.00.
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MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER—The giant of all sunflowers. The best variety for the farmer.
Miscellaneous Farm Seeds
Price Subject to Market Changes. Growing to double the size of the common, and VETCHES—Spring Tares (Vicia sativa)— Sown broad- the yield of seed is twice as great) (i ae sarenty, east at rate of 60 to 100 pounds to the acre, like recommended for poultry; the best egg-producing wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with oats food known. The leaves make splendid fodder, for soiling. This is a very valuable forage plant much relished by all kinds of stock. The seed is
and is rapidly becoming more popular each season
as the farmers of this country are learning more good feed for horses, and yields a fine quality
of its great value. It is valuable as a cover crop oil. Oz. 5c; lb. 10c; (postpaid, 20c); 10 Ibs. to prevent leaching and for forage and fertiliz- $1.50; 100 Ibs. $5.25.
ing purposes. When sown in August or Septem-
ber it covers the ground before frost and can be
turned under in early spring as a fertilizer. Sown COW PEAS
In March or April, it can be cut in June. The pracK EYE—Specially adapted to warm countries;
yield of green fodder is from 10 to 15 tons per <a ‘ acre. We urge the farmers to try an acre this year, extensively grown in our Southern States; also
as we know it will not disappoint. Lb. 10c; by valuable in this latitude as a fodder plant; their mail, 20c; Write for prices on larger quantities. chief value, however, is as a green crop to plow
EMMER (sometimes advertised as ‘‘Speltz,’’ though under. The seed should not be sown till the this name is incorrect, the true ‘‘Speltz’’ being a ground has become well warmed. Sow in drills different article)—It is grown quite extensively in 60 pounds to the acre, 100 pounds broadeast. the Northwest, having been brought by the Ger- Lb. 10c; 100 Ibs. $7.00.
mans from Russia, where it is considered a valuable cereal on account of its hardiness and drought-re-
sisting qualities. Lb. 15c; 100 lbs $6.00. BROOM CORN
SOJA BEAN—Thrives well in hot and dry weather. Broom corn succeeds in a good deep soil, fresh but not Plant at the rate of 60 pounds to the acre, in drills alain Ueedicr ose be é ‘Ss Oe 2% to 3 feet apart, and cultivate same as field P- naNng (roots, ee corn. It does not make good hay, but is good as pounds per acre. Lb. 10c (by mail, 20c); 100 Ibs. | ensilage or green fodder. Lb. 15c; 100 lbs. $7.00. $7.00.
THOUSAND HEADED KALE—Thousand Headed Kale is a variety of cabbage. The plant attains a height of 3 to 4 feet. The stem is covered with leaves which form small heads. Animals, especially sheep, eat it greedily. It grows well on most any land and is hardy. The seeds may be either drilled or broadcasted, but we think drilling is better. If drilled, plant in rows 26 to 30 inches apart, so that plants may be thinned out so as to stand 16 to 18 inches apart in the rows. In drilling use %4 to 1 pound of seed to the acre. In broadcasting 144 pounds is re- quired. Prices by mail, postpaid, large Pkt. 5¢; ¥% lb. 25c; lb. 75c.
SUGAR CANE
EARLY AMBER—Amber Cane for a green fodder crop. We think it the best green food that can be grown for feeding cows, horses and young stock during the dry spells which we have every August and September. Even fodder corn does not produce so rich and rank a growth of good feed for so little money as Sugar Cane. Sow 60 pounds to the aere. Lb. 10c; by mail, 20c; 100 lbs. $4.00.
EGYPTIAN, or JERUSALEM CORN—The best and syrest grain crop for dry coun- tries and seasons. Three feet high. Make one large head on main shoot and several smal] heads on side shoots. Sow 3 to 5 pounds per acre. Seed makes excellent chicken feed. Lb. 10c; by mail, 20c; 100 lbs. $6.00.
1,000 HEAD KALE
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R APE EVERGREEN SWEET FODDER CORN—AII varieties of sweet corn possess very much more ‘‘sugar’’ than any feed sort, and this being the most important constituent, it necessarily follows that the corn holding this in greatest quantity has the greatest net value. Evergreen Sweet Fodder "Ss m ller than the Early Sweet Fodder semblance in leaf and stalk to the Ruta Baga, but ee dios rout Hike wiok matured, ears both leaves and stalks are more numerous in the in almost any part of the Northwest. 10 Ibs. 70c; Rape plant, and of a taller habit of growth. It 100 Ibs. $6.00. is a pasture plant which may be eaten off by any kind of live stock, but it is preeminently fitted to furnish pasture for sheep, cattle and swine. Sow 5 pounds per acre; if sown in
DWARF ESSEX—Dwarf Essex Rape has been usually grown, until recent years, to furnish pasture for sheep and lambs, but it is now being found equally good in providing pasture for all kinds of stock. It is an annual, bearing a close re-
TEOSINTE (Reana Luxurians)—This plant grows quickly and produces a large quantity of forage in warm locations. It makes splendid dry fodder, yield-
drills, 1144 to 2 pounds will suffice. Ub. 15¢ ing enormously, and being more nutritious and (by mail, 25c); 100 lbs. $7.75. better relished by all stock than corn fodder. The seed should not be sown until all danger
FIELD CORN of frost is past. If cut for green forage, which
can be done at any stage during growth, two or more joints should be left at the base of the stalks. These will sprout out quickly into fresh growth, making an even larger crop than at first cutting. Sow in drills 4 feet apart, using 4 pounds of seed to an acre. Oz. 10c; lb. 60c.
For Silage and Forage.
LEAMING IMPROVED—Probably ‘planted over a greater area of country than any other sort on ac- count of its great adaptability. Ripens in 100 to 110 days under favorable conditions in central
corn belts. The ear is tapering, length 10 inches, eireumference 7 inches; kernels smooth and firm PEAS CANADIAN FIELD—Valuable for northern
on the cob; 18 to 20 rows, with medium spaces climates, for cattle-feeding, especially for milch between; well filled and rounded tips-and butts; cows. It also makes fine ensilage. It is sown kernels yellow and wedge shaped; cob red, of broadcast in the spring and harrowed in. If medium size. The stalks are of good size and in sown with oats, about 1% bushels to the acre, in New York and New England used a great deal drills, 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. for ensilage. Our seed is grown from prize stock $7.00.
in the central corn belt. Lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 60c; FRENUGREEK— Annual.
This seed is often sought 100 Ibs. $5.00.
by hostlers to give temporary fire and vigor to
EARLY CANADA—Very early, ears medium size, their horses. It is frequently given to oxen and usually ripens in August. Ripens well in the pigs when fattening, causing them to drink and Northern States; a popular New England variety. digest their food. Considered to be good for Lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 60c; 100 Ibs. $5.00. soiling when green. Per oz., 10c; per lb., 30c.
REFERENCE TABLES
Number of plants or trees to the acre at given distances.
Distance No. Distance No. Distance No. Distance No. apart. Plants apart. Plants. apart. Plants. apart. Plants. 12-8 |e 1 nee a 522,720 DER OA, AM. 2 10,890 BGxSG) tie = 4,840 GOxGO ints oe. 38 1,743 EES 1 ae ee 174,240 BURG: 1 er eee 209,088 Usa [a | 12,446 Sb raped bebe 5 Pale <n ae 5,445 12ST ar | le ae 43,560 Sire ams 2 34,848 ADAG TRL 6,223 SxS? ete ee et 1,815 1 EA SAT eee 392,040 34) 5:6] (2 ais 17,424 ATIC (patie: Late oat 4,148 Saat Gy eke ess 680 me i8x 1 an... 348,480 sah Was 13,068 AG al A wevwaye 0) ee 10,890 GA Se Ee 8 ae i 4,356 1th Gi Sie HC aaa ar 116,160 SOx Oe ine 8 10,454 ASXAS In. 7,790 DsarGi Ets roo ote 726 133 20 oe 29,040 S024) aneee se 8,712 AB OA Mek oe cue 5,445 DEG ites Bates 435 me i8xi8 in... 19,360 20x20" mee 6,970 AGrS 0) want Se, 4,356 Pad Riv att vo tos 3,630 Bees bin 313,635 oxs ene ce Ns) 58,080 AC x Gi anaieter/LS.3 3,630 i> aes 3 ee 736 me20x20 in... 15,681 td 2 14,520 Act Sopranos bo). | 2,723 gE) oi (7a eocees 302
L520 261,360 2 (Fed fe Wes Ree 9,680 60x36 dnecce. 22 2,901 Gre de Ete 2,722 iil 15,520 SORA TnL 7,260 Sse Sse te 2,178 AGES Mt ae 170
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SELECT
California Seed Co.’S conection of
SWEET ALYSSUM.
This is one of the finest hardy annuals we have, and is beloved by many on account of its modest blos- soms. It is pleasantly fragrant, and just the thing for personal adornment or for the breakfast table. It begins to blossom early in the season and blooms until fall. It is a neat, thrifty, healthy grower and should be cultivated by every one who wants an all- round good plant. Sow the seed wherever they are to remain. If too thick, thin out. To prevent sow- ing too thickly, mix seed with sand before sowing.
ALYSSUM—LITTLE GEM
MARTIMUM—F lowers Pkt. 5c.
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Gold Dust)—Single plants easily cover a square foot in a year and produce hundreds of bright yellow flowers; foliage gray- ish; perennial. Pkt. 5c.
pure white, very fragrant.
AGERATUM.
One of the best summer-blooming plants grown from seeds. They are rapid growers, early and constant bloomers. During the hot, dry summer months their bright flowers are produced in the greatest profusion. Set the dwarf sorts 10 inches apart and they soon make a low mass of charming blue or white.
BLUE PERFECTION—9 inches. Like the Imperial Dwarf Blue, but far surpasses it by its deep ame- thyst blue flowers. It is the darkest of all that can be grown from seed. Pkt. 10c; 4% 02. 25c.
MEXICANUM—18 inches. Blue. Pkt. 5c. MEXICANUM ALBUM—18 inches. White. Pkt. 5c.
THE SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION—It is abso- lutely necessary that the soil in which flower seeds are to be sown should be thoroughly well dug over to a depth of 12 to 18 inches, and that the top soil should be worked into a fine tilth if the best results are aimed at, and before sowing, a good dressing of old stable manure or other suitable fertilizer should be dug in, and if the land is of a clayey nature, the addition of sand, loam, charcoal or wood ashes or decayed vege- table matter, worked into the top soil, will very much improve it; and, again, if it is poor, white sand, a dressing of peat, loam, or even clayey soil broken up very fine will help to give it body, and greatly increase the vigorous growth of the plants.
CALIFORNIA SEED COMPANY
Highest Quality Seeds
ANTIRRHINUM, OR SNAPDRAGON. Giant Flowering.
These form brilliant garden beds, flowering prodi- giously and continuously the first season from seed. Unusually effective bedding displays are made from these noble plants; they grow about 3 feet high, are healthy and stocky, and completely enveloped with large snapdragon flowers of splendid texture and sub- stance, rendering them very durable under all condi- tions of weather; their continuous blooming qualities, ease of culture and independence of heat and drought, and pure, bright colors, should entitle them to a permanent ,place in gardens. Although perennials they do splendidly when grown as annuals; spring-sown seed produces flowering plants by July, which continue to bloom in increasing profusion until frost. The flowers are nearly double the size of the older sorts. STRIATUM—A pretty striped variety. Pkt. 5c.
QUEEN VICTORIA—Superb, pure white. Pkt. 10c. DELILAH—White and carmine. Pkt. 10c. FIREFLY—Searlet and white. Pkt. 10c. -
LARGE FLOWERED MIXED—All colors. Pkt. 5c.
IMPORTED COLLECTION of 8 separate colors. 50c.
SNAPDRAGON
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VICTORIA ASTER
ASTERS
A hardy annual of easy culture. Sow seed in Feb- tuary, March or April in open ground and they will bloom finely in August and September. Cover the seeds about one-quarter inch in depth in very light soil, and when the plants have three or four leaves transplant about 20 inches apart in well prepared beds. Unslaked lime or wood-ashes applied to the beds will prevent disease and keep insects away.
VICTORIA ASTERS. (Berary’s Strain.)
Pkt. 402. Light Yellow......... Sa Bae . 10 75 White tinted Rose.............. 10 675 White turning to Azure Blue.... .10 .75 Light Lilac..... 3 AOR ee 10 «75 MICE PRC EMMISOM ext iel. yond”. fs oon Ss .10 .75 IDB 130 eee i ene . 10 15 Excellent Mixture, all colors.... .10 .60 GIANT COMET ASTERS—AlI1 colors mixed.
Pkt. 10c. OSTRICH PLUME ASTERS—AII colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
BRANCHING OR SEMPLES.
Best aster for florists, producing fine plants usually 18 inches in height; flowers very large and showy, borne on long, stout stems; valuable for bonquets.
: Pkt. ¥%Oz. Bete SHEE ELOSC! 5. Gi. ss ce be de Fog. cil) .60 SEES: SS ee ee .10 .60 EE MCEMCT En a eS .10 .60 IRM ee i eg -10 .60 I IISTLE Be Opa a ee er .10 .60 UTI: WES Gea eee ee lO -60 Fine mixed; All colors.......... = 610 50
GIANT HOHENZOLLERN ASTER—Excellent robust new class, with enormous flowers; Superb for cutting and exhibiting.
Pkt. Y/, OZ. BOSWEENIRG . oc. ce cha cee ead shoes 15 $1.00 Sno i erereeroreeli5 1.00 Azure Blue ....... aries on ee papel, 1.00 Crown Prince, Brilliant Carmine.. .15 1.00
ine, all colors, mixed.......... 10 BvD HOHENZOLLERN ASTER
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AQUILEGIA (COLUMBINE)
Charming hardy perennials; splendid for borders o1 large clumps; useful for cutting. Bloom early, long and abundantly. Sow seed in early spring or early fall and thin out to about one foot apart. A. Coerulea and A. Chrysantha do best in partially shaded and well drained places.
COERULEA (Rocky Mountain Columbine)—One of the most beautiful of our native American flowers.
Sepals deep blue, petals pure white. 3 feet. Pkt. 10c.
CHRYSANTHA—Flowers large, long spurred, canary color. Pkt. 10c.
SKINNERI—Very handsome and quite distinct; spurs and sepals long; crimson and light green. Pkt. 25c.
VULGARIS DOUBLE SORTS, MIXED—Best colors Pkt. 5c.
VURGARIS SINGLE SORTS, MIXED—Very showy. Pkt. 5c.
‘BALSAM
(Impatiens Balsamine. hhA.)
A native of India, the garden Balsam loves hot sun, rich soil and plenty of water. The young plants are quick, sure growers and, from seed sown in the open ground in May, soon form handsome bushes thickly massed with large, rose-like flowers. Transplanting two or three times has a tendency to dwarf the plants into better shape and to make the flowers more double. Balsams are not often given room for perfect develop- ment; they will easily cover 12 to 18 inches of space each way. For the finest flowers, choice seed is more than usually essential, for cultivation and selection have wrought wonders with this plant. We offer only the finest double sorts. Pkt. 10c.
BEGONIA
(Tuberous Rooted.)
Plants of great value for summer decoration or window gardening, blooming the first season from seed, if sown in February or March, in a tempera- ture of 60 degrees. To secure the best of results they should be planted out as soon as the ground becomes warm. They are covered the whole summer with bright and elegant flowers. Single; all colors, mixed.
SINGLE TUBEROUS ROOTED—Mixed colors. Pkt. 25¢. DOUBLE TUBEROUS ROOTED—Mixed colors. Pkt.
50c.
SINGLE CRISPA FRINGED—Splendid varieties. Pkt. 50c. VERNON GRANDIFLORA—Flowers large, bright
orange-carmine; Pkt. 15c.
everblooming, bedding variety.
BELLIS (English Daisy)
Daisies are easily grown from spring-sown seed, and come into flower in a very short time. They thrive best in cool, shady places, but do well in almost any soil. Admirably adapted for edging, borders and low beds.
LONGFELLOW—Large double pink. SNOWBALL—Large double white. MIXED—Double. Pkt. 10c. MONSTROSA—New double giant daisies. MONSTROSA GIANT RED. Pkt. 25c. MONSTROSA GIANT WHITE. Pkt. 25c.
Pkt. 10c. Pkt 10c.
CALENDULA
Hardy annuals about a foot high. The seed may be sown in the open ground early in spring, and the plants will bloom early in summer, and continue until late in autumn. The flowers exhibit every shade of yellow from ivory to deep orange, are produced in great pro- fusion, and are strongly effective in beds, borders or backgrounds. The dried flowers are sometimes used for flavoring soups and stews.
PRINCE OF ORANGE—Glittering orange and yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
METEOR—Creamy center, edged yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25¢.
SOWING FLOWER SEEDS—Nearly all flower seeds are very small, some of them being like fine sand, and they must therefore be sown very near the surface, with only a slight sprinkling of soil over them, and no seeds should be covered to a depth of more than two or three times their diam-
eter. Do not sow thick, otherwise you will have to thin out the seedlings or have them drawn. When the soil has been prepared as advised, level it with the rake, and pat it down with the spade to make it firm, and sow the seed over the surface in rows or patches as desired, but not too thick. Cover very lightly, and sprinkle a little fine, well- rotted manure over the soil, water carefully, and the operation is completed.
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CALLIOPSIS
Showy and beautiful free flowering annual. Another of the garden’s great forces in yellow, strenghtened in rich maroons and brown. Sown in the open ground in spring, will bloom all summer.
CALLIOPSIS BICOLOR—Yellow and brown. Pkt. 5c.
CALLIOPSIS CARDAMINIFOLIA ATROS— Dark red brown. Pkt. 5c.
CALLIOPSIS DRUMMONDI (Golden Wave) —Gold and brown. Pkt. 5c. CALLIOPSIS, TALL SORTS—Mixed. Pkt. 5c. COREOPSIS (Perennial) GRANDIFLORA—Large flowers of rich yel- low. Pkt. 5c.
LANCEOLATA—Yellow with brown eye; one of the best yellow flowers for cutting. PEt. 10c.
CALLIOPSIS
CAMPANULA
(CANTERBURY BELLS)
CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA
Handsome, hardy biennials and perennials, bearing a great profusion of attractive bellflowers. For outdoor effect, when planted in quantity, they are glorious. CAMPANULA MEDIUM SINGLE—Mixed. PEt. 5c. CAMPANULA MEDIUM DOUBLE—Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
CAMPANULA MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer)—Pkt. 10c. ;
CAMPANULA CARPATICA—Deep blue; for rockies beds and edging. Pkt. 10c.
CAMPANULA SPECULUM (Venus’ Looking Glass) —Blue. Pkt. 10c.
CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA MIXED (Chinese Bellfiower)—-Pkt. 10c.
CELOSIA
Beautiful plants, producing large, showy plumes, curled and curved, very much resemblimg ostrich feathers.
CELOSIA THOMPSONI MAGNIFICA—Mixed. Pkt. 10c.
CELOSIA CRISTATA (Glasgow Prize)—Fine crim- son. Pkt. 10c.
CELOSIA PYRAMADILIS (Plumosa)—Crimson plumes. PEt. 5c.
THINNING OUT.—As fiower seeds are generally sown far too thickly, it is often necessary to thin out the plants; this should be done as soon as they are fit to handle—when in the second or third leaf; transplant surplus if necessary, but do not allow the plants which remain to stand too close.
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(Ragged Sailor or Bachelor’s Button.) CYANUS, MIXED COLORS—PEt. 5c. CYANUS EMPEROR WILLIAM—Dark blue. Pkt. 5c.
CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS
(Sweet Sultans.) IMPERIALIS WHITE—PKEt. 10c. IMPERIALIS LILAC—Pkt. 10c. IMPERIALIS YELLOW—PKkt. 10c. IMPERIALIS MIXED—PKEt. 10c. CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA § (perennial)—These are used for borders or edging; flowers white, leaves silvery gray. Pkt. 10c.
CHRYSANTHEMUM
(Beautiful Single, Summer Flowering Varieties.)
These splendid flowers should be more generally grown. They bloom profusely from early summer un- til frost, and when grown in beds or large masses their bright colors make a splendid show. NORTHERN STAR—Giant white flowers with black
center. Pkt. 10c.
ECLIPSE—Yellow with velvety brown band. Pkt. 5c. BURRIDGEANUM—Crimson maroon with white edge.
Pkt. 5c. EVENING STAR—Pure_ golden yellow flowers. Pkt. 5c. SULTAN—Dark and rich crimson. Pkt. 5c. COLEUS
Splendid bedding plants with beautifully colored foliage, very useful for pot or window gardening; fine Hybrids mixed. Pkt. 15c.
EXHIBITION STRAIN—Finest mixed. Pkt. 25c.
COSMOS
SEED COMPANY
CINERARIA
Fancy strain of large flowers and splendid mixture of colors.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA
CINERARIA HYBRIDA—Fine mixed. Pkt. 25c.
CINERARIA HYBRIDA MIXED DOUBLE—PEt. 25c.
CINERARIA STELLA (Polyantha)—Mixed. Pkt. 25c.
CINERARIA MARITINA (popular Dusty Miller) Pkt. 5c.
COSMOS
The popular fall flowers. A strong, tall growing annual. Most effective when planted in masses or long background borders against evergreens or fences. Seed sown in February will bloom by August and continue in bloom until killed off by frost.
CAL. GIANT WHITE—PEt. 10c.
CAL. GIANT PINK—PKEt. 10c.
CAL. GIANT RED—PKEt. 10c.
CAL. GIANT MIXED—PKkt. 5c.
KLONDYKE—Orange colored. Pkt. 10c.
LADY LENNOX GIANT—Fancy shell pink flowers of great substance; flowers often 5 inches wide; petals beautifully fringed. Pkt. 10c.
CALIFORNIA SEED COMPANY on CANDYTUFT CALAMPELIS SCABRA (climber)
One of the best flowers for massing, edgings, bedding = or rockeries and for cutting. Sow in February or March and again in July or August for fall flowers.
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EMPRESS—Very fine, pure white. Pkt. 5c. CARMINEA—Bright carmine. Pkt. 5c. DUNNETTI—Dark crimson. PEt. 5c.
CALAMPELIS Very pretty; one of the best climbers; color deep orange. Pkt. 10c.
CANDYTUFT EMPRESS
CARNATIONS
Very interesting plant to grow from seed.
DOUBLE DWARF VIENNA—Produces double, very sweet scented flowers in a large variety of colors. Pkt. 10c.
CHABAUD PERPETUAL DOUBLE—Superfine mix- ture of yellow, red, white, striped, etc. Blooms in
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7 months; flowers very large and deliciously fra- grant. Pkt. 25c.
MARGARET CARNATION—Very vigorous, hardy race
of carnations; bloom in 5 months from sowing. For masses of bloom few plants are finer, produc- ing a profusion of bloom. Pkt. 10c.
COBOEA SCANDENS (Climber) One of the handsomest and most rapid growing climbers, running up to 30 feet in a season. Flowers
are bell-shaped and of a purplish lilac when full grown. One that flowers in profusion and makes a great
growth of vine the first year. One of the best. Pkt. 10c.
CALCEOLARIA
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA TIGERED—Fine green- house plants, beautifully blotched, striped and variegated; seed saved from the finest flowers. Pkt. 25c.
RUGOSA (Shrubbery)—True bedding variety; in- numerable very small flowers. Pkt. 25c.
CANARY VINE
(Should be in every garden.)
A hardy, rapid growing climber of neat habit, pro- ducing an abundance of bright canary yellow flowers. A good rambler for trees, stumps and rockeries. Pkt.
5c; Y% oz. 15c.
CACIUS DAHLIA DAHLIA
(Bloom the first season from seed.)
Our Dahlia seeds, if planted early in January or February, will bloom the first year. The seeds planted in a box or pan will produce plants large enough to transplant in the bed or border in April or May. Seeds germinate very freely.
SINGLE DAHLIA—Best mixture. Pkt. 10c.
CACTUS DOUBLE—FExtra fine strain of this favorite type; mixed. Pkt. 10c.
DOUB::H DAHLIA—Gocd mixed from fine varieties. Pkt. 10c.
FEED YOUR PLANTS WELL.—Do not forget that all plants grown from seed can be greatly improved by liberal treatment. Old stable or cow manure can be used to advantage, but artificial fertilizer, such as blood or bone manure, super- phosphates, will give wonderful results; not only will they increase the vigor of the plants to which they are applied, but they will improve the size and brillianey of the flowers. Charcoal or wood ashes, decayed vegetable matter to be found under old trees, are both invaluable as fertilizers in the flower garden.
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CASTOR BEAN
Stately, strong growing plants, picturesquely showy and imposing. Gives the garden magnificent semi- tropical effect. The difference between the varieties is the coloring of the foliage and the grand bamboo- like stems. Planted thickly, they soon form a thick hedge or screen.
AFRICANUS—Bright colors, 8 feet. Pkt. 5c. GIBSONI—Violet bronze, 5 feet. Pkt. 5c. SANGUINEUS—Brownish red, 6 feet. Pkt. 5c. ZANZIBARIENSIS—Finest mixture, 10 feet. Pkt. 5c.
DIANTHUS (Hardy Clove Pinks.)
Hardy biennials that bloom freely the first sea- son. Unsurpassed for fragrance and color. Sow seed in early spring or late summer. Seedlings are easily transplanted and should stand 8 to 10 inches apart. Fine for bedding or borders.
DIANTHUS CLIMENSIS—Flowers double and very showy; finest mixed. Pkt. 5c.
DIANTHUS HEDDEW.iulII—Unusually large and bril- liant; often oddly edged, striped and ringed; sin- gle mixed. Pkt. 5c.
DIANTHUS LACINIATUS—Quite distinct, narrow
foliage; flowers deeply fringed; all colors mixed; double. Pkt. 5c.
DIANTHUS LACINIATUS (Snowdrift)—Double, snow white flowers; blooms very large. Pkt. 15c.
DIANTHUS LACINIATUS, FL. PL.““SNOWDRIFT”
DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGII (Fireball)—Double, bril- liant, dark searlet. Pkt. 10c.
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DELPHINIUM
(Larkspur.)
LARKSPUR
PERENNIAL VARIETIES—
Chinensis Pumilium—Blue Butterfly. Beautiful distinct shade of light blue; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c.
Formosum—Brilliant blue, white center; especially
fine and attractive; 3 feet. Pkt. 10c. Nudicaule—Pure bright scarlet, dwarf and com- pact; 1 foot. Pkt. 15c. Elatum Hybridum—Very showy; finest mixed colors. Pkt. 10c.
ANNUAL VARIETIES (See cut)—
Tall German—Splendidly bright and showy; 2 feet Pkt. 5c.
Emperor Mixed—Produces an abundance of long, slender flowers; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA
(California Poppy.) GOLDEN WEST—A superb variety with deep yellow flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. BURBANK’S CRIMSON—Very fine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. CARMINE ROSE—Splendid shade. Pkt. 10c.
MANDARIN—Red gold, orange within, searlet with- out. Pkt. 5c.
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GERBERA
(Transvaal Daisy)
GERBERA JAMESONI HYBRIDS—Single daisy-like flowers varying in color from pure white through shade of yellow, pale red and salmon to orange rose, cherry red, scarlet and rich crimson; borne on very
long, stiff stems; last a long time when cut.
GODETIA
Choice, free-blooming annuals, with fidely opened flowers of satiny texture, and of the most delicate and lovely colors. They are beautiful for solid beds, border lines, for pots, and for growing in shaded places, where so few really fine flowers will flourish. Sow seed in the open border in spring, or in a cold-frame, and trans- plant seedlings to stand about a foot apart in rather thin soil. Fine for cut-flowers. Average height, 114 ft.
y showy. Pkt. 5c. _ THE BRIDE—White with blush spots. Pkt. 5c.
LADY ALBEMARLE—Dark . crimson. Pkt. 5c.
FINE MIXED—Pkt. 5c.
WHITNEYI FULGIDA—Crimson scarlet (new); very
LORD ROBERTS—Darkest red; very fine. Pkt. 5c.
Packet 25c.
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FORGET-ME-NOT
(Myosotis.)
FORGET-ME-NOT Beautiful, hardy perennials that love cool, moist soils and, like pansies, bloom most freely in early spring
and fall. Once at home in a garden, they establish themselves by self seeding. Sow early in spring. Most varieties bloom freely the first season. ALPESTRIS—Blue Alpine. Pkt. 10c. .
ALPESTRIS INDIGO BLUE—Indigo blue flowers. Pkt. 10c. ALPESTRIS ROSEA—Pretty rose flowers. Pkt. 10c.
ALPESTRIS VICTORIA—Sky blue; for borders and pots. Pkt. 10c. ALPESTRIS MIXED—Good mixture.
GAILLARDIA, (Blanket Flower.)
Remarkable for the profusion, size and brillianey of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early spring until early December. Fine for bouquets or for cutting for house decorations. They do best in a good, light soil and in a sunny situation.
GRANDIFLORA—Fancy selected seed from the finest and largest flowers; color rich crimson, with a bor- der of canary yellow; very fine (perennial). Pkt. 10c.
PICTA (Hardy Annual)—Red and yellow flowers, in
bloom throughout the summer and fall. Pkt. 10c.
Pkt. 10c.
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA
FOXGLOVE (Digitalis)
The tall flower stems of the Foxglove are particularly handsome when seen grown among shrubbery and woodlawn walks. It is a hardy biennial, easily grown, and the colors are varied and beautiful. It grows easily from the tiniest seed and the seed germinates
with remarkable ease. Sow seed in early spring or late fall.
GLOXINIA FLORA—Very handsome _ gloxinia-like flowers; very robust; fine for cutting. Fine Mixed pkt. 5c.
CHATER’S FAMOUS HOLLYHOCKS
Finest Double Varieties. Packet, Any Color, 10c.
These fine old-fashioned perennials are most strik- ing when seen in groups or long rows against ever- green shubbery, fences or hedges. Seed should be sown in early spring or late fall in boxes or pans. When planting in the open, set each plant about 2 feet apart. Our seed is saved from the finest double flow- ers grown from Chater’s celebrated collection.
HOLLYHOCK, CHATER’S
Blood Red Purple Black Mixed Colors
Cherry
Canary Yellow Dark Crimson Light Rose
MAMMOTH ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCKS—If sown early blooms the first year from seed. A_per- petual bloomer. The flowers are double, semi- double and single and the petals are fringed. The colors are shell pink, rose and red, a shade or two deeper at the center, and exquisitely tinted towards the edge. All colors mixed, pkt. 10c. 3 pkts. 25c. ,
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ORNAMENTAL GOURDS
Any of the following, pkt. 5c.
These are desirable for many places where an im- mense amount of vine is wanted quickly. Most sorts are good for 20 to 30 feet in a season and the blossoms of some are quite striking and handsome. With all sorts the fruit is unique and ornamental, and often useful. The small, fancy Gourds are excellent toys for children, while the larger Gourds may be used as dip- pers, sugar troughs or bowls. Cultivate the same as Melons.
Chinese Dipper Sugar Trough
Turk’s Turban Powder Horn
Nest Egg Lemon or Orange Gooseberry Good Mixed Bottle
GERBERA
(Transvaal Daisy. See front page of cover.)
GERBERA JAMESONI HYBRIDS—Single daisy-like flowers varying in color from pure white through shades of yellow, pale red and salmon to orange rose, cherry red, scarlet and rich crimson; borne on very long stiff stems, last a long time when cut. Pkt. 25c.
LINUM
(Flax.)
GRANDIFLORA RUBRUM—Free flowering plant of easy culture, producing hundreds of beautiful crimson flowers until killed off by the frost; ex- cellent for window boxes, borders and bedding. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
LINUM PERENNE (Blue)—A beautiful hardy peren- nial, sending up numerous stems which send out long, wiry branches, which are clothed with a growth of small, almost hair-like foliage. At the tips of the branches are poised large blossoms, borne with such airy grace that they appear to be floating in the air. The effect is charming. Pkt. 5c.
LOBELIA
The following dwarf and trailing varieties of this popular and beautiful flowering plant will be found most desirable for pot culture, edgings, hanging bas- kets, ete., blooming profusely from June to Novem- ber. The hardy perennial varieties are among the most attractive of our garden favorites, producing beautiful spikes of handsome flowers.
CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA—Dark blue. Pkt. 10c.
BARNARD’S PERPETUAL—Deep blue, with white eye. Pkt. 10c. EMPEROR WILLIAM—Light blue, very fine. Pkt. 10c.
CARDINALIS (perennial)—Long spikes of cardinal red. Pkt. 10c.
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MARIGOLD
Old garden favorites like the Calendula are valuable because they produce such a wealth of brown and yellow far into the early winter. Effective when plant- ed in groups or in the border.
AFRICAN ORANGE—Tall, rich orange. AFRICAN MIXED—Tall. Pkt. 5c.
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FRENCH—Tall, dark brown.
FRENCH DWARF —Striped, Pkt. 5c.
ELDORADO—African, fine double yellow. Pkt. 5c.
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MUSA ENSETE—(Abyssinian Banana)
THE ABYSSINIAN BANANA TREE—Strikingly ef- fective as single specimens as well as in clumps or masses. The rapidity of its growth is aston- ishing. Seed sown early in hot-beds and repotted several times will give plants eight feet high the first summer. Pkt. of 10 seeds, 15c.
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MORNING GLORY AND MOON FLOWERS
Too well known to need description. All the varie-
ties are pretty and succeed under almost any condi- tion, and produce a quick and most luxuriant growth. HEAVENLY BLUE—Very large clustered flowers of
beautiful sky blue; open early in the morning; Pkt. 10c.
distinct and handsome.
MOONFLOWER—HEAVENLY BLUE
BONA NOX (Evening Glory)—Opens large white flowers in the evening. Pkt. 10c.
SETOSA (Brazilian Morning Glory)—This vine makes an immense, thick growth of great lobed leaves, lighted by a profusion of large rosy flowers, with a satiny pink star in the center. The red pubescent stems and seed-pods add to its attrac- tiveness; 10 to 20 feet. Pkt. 10c.
IMPERIAL JAPANESE—The leaves are mostly plain green, but some are oddly blotched with white or yellow. Flowers vary from pure white to car- mine, through blues and purples of every shade to almost black. Vines vigorous, growing rapidly to a height of 10 or 20 feet, and their foliage is spangled with hundreds of large and lovely flowers. Pkt. 10c.
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Tall Morning Glory)— Splendid mixture of all colors. Pkt. 5c.
MIGNONETTE (Sow at any time.) We offer the following varieties of this popular, fragrant flower, all of which are very fine for potting, bedding or borders:
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GOLDEN MACHET—Golden yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 35c.
ALLEN’S DEFIANCE—Spikes of great length; very fragrant; fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c., i
RESEDA ODORATA—Old-fashioned sweet Mignonette. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c.
MOMORDICA
BALSAMINE, or BALSAM APPLE—Climber; hand- some ornament gourd, growing about 10 feet, pro- ducing golden yellow warted fruits. Pkt. 5e.
TALL NASTURTIUM
Used for coveting embankments, stone walls, trel- lises, fences, etc.
BLACK PRINCE (new)—Darkest. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. KLONDYKE—Rich golden yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. EDW. OTTO—Brownish lilac. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. HEINEMANNI—Chocolate. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. REGALINUM—Purplish violet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. VON MOLTKE—Bluish rose. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. BUTTERFLY—Yellow, blotched red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. TALL—AIll colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1% lb., 25c; lb. 70c.
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NASTURTIUM HEDERAEFOLIUM
TALL HEDERAEFOLIUM (See cut)—Ivy-leaved. Leaves are lobed or scalloped; the petals are nar- row and scalloped at the edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25¢; 4 Ib. 70c.
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DWARF NASTURTIUM POPPIES
These have a neat, compact habit, forming a small round bush 10 to 15 inches high. Sow seed in open border where they are to remain when all danger from frost is over. Fine for window boxes, rockeries, bor- ders, ete.
ASHES OF ROSES—Rose. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. BRONZE COLORED—Very fine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. KING THEODORE—Deed crimson. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
EMPRESS OF INDIA—Intense scarlet, dark foliage. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c.
OTHELLO—Very dark. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. GOLDEN QUEEN—Bright yellow. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. PRINCE HENRY—Yellow, marbled scarlet. Pkt. 5c;
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oz. 10c. CLOTH OF GOLD—Foliage yellow, flowers scarlet. FOREN
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c. SHIRLEY, or SILK—Onur strain is one of great excel- DWARF MIXED—AIl colors. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lence and contains all of the beautiful delicate
colors. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 15c; oz. 35c.
Ib. 25c; lb. 85c. ; GLAUCUM (Tulip Poppy)—Striking tulip shape; VARIEGATED-LEAVED DWARF MIXED—A splen- flowers of a dazzling scarlet. Pkt. 10c; by, Oz. 350
did range of colors of these new variegated- leaved twy~RpROSUM—Rich crimson spotted black. Pkt. 5c ? : e °
sorts. Pkt. 10c; 02. 40c. DANEBROG—Large single, scarlet with white cross. Pkt. 5c. MIKADO—Double, large white flowers, fringed rose. NICOTIANA Pkt. 5c. ; CARNATION—Double flowered, very double fringed (Sweet Scented Tobacco) flowers; mixed. Pkt. 5c. :
PERENNIAL POPPIES
ICELAND POPPIES (Nudicaule)—These Poppies bloom the first year from seed. The colors range from purest white to deepest orange. Excel- lent for cutting. Pkt. 10¢.
ORIENTAL—Enormous flowers of deep, flashing scar-
let; hardy anywhere. Pkt. 10c.
NICOTIANA
NICOTIANA AFFINIS (Tobacco Plant)—Handsome hardy annual, bearing tube-like pure white flowers, which are very fragrant toward evening. 3 feet.
POPPY ORIENTAL
June to October. Pkt. 5e; oz. 50c. eR HYBRIDS MIXED—Fine mixture. Pkt. NICOTIANA HYBRIDA—New. This splendid flower ALPINE POPPY—Plants grow in low tufts, producing appears in all the colors of the rainbow. Pkt. lovely flowers in white, rose, salmon and orange.
15c; Y% oz. $1.50. Pkt. 10c.
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PANSY
For spring plants the seed may be sown broadcast from July to September. Cover the seed very lightly with fine soil and press in with a board; then mulch the seed bed with long, loose, strawy manure, to a depth of 3 or 4 inches. The seed will be up in about 10 to 15 days; then remove the straw a little at a time. Transplant the seedlings to beds or frames in Septem- ber or October and after a sharp frost, late in Novem- ber or early December, provide a light or loose mulch of hay, straw or litter. The seed may also be sown in- doors in January or February or in spring in the open ground, in a shady, cool spot, where the plant can be protected from the strong mid-day sun. The soil should be very rich and liberal applications of bone meal should be given from time to time.
OUR GIANT FANCY EXHIBITION STRAIN—The richest and most choicely variegated mixture pos- sible, including every shade of color, splendidly spotted, striped and variegated. Pkt. 35c.
BUGNOT’S SUPERB BLOTCHED—One of the best mixtures; three-blotched strain; upper petals finely lined or veined, with dark blotch at the base of each petal. Pkt. 25c.
CASSIER’S FINEST FRENCH MIXED—F lowers of grand size, beautifully spotted. Pkt. 25c.
GIANT ODIER—Extra large blotched, showy pansy; petals blotched at the base and margined at the edge. Pkt. 25c.
MASTERPIECE GIANT—A remarkable type, the bor- der of each petal being conspicuously curled or waved, giving the flower a double or globular ap- pearance.
Pkt. 15c.
GIANT TRIMARDEAU—A large French strain of Pansies. Flowers very large, carried well up above the foliage, and generally marked with large blotches; fine mixed. Pkt. 15c.
MIXED PANSIES—Ordinary strain. Pkt. 5c.
LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES—Finest mixed. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 60c; oz. $2.00.
PANSIES IN NAMED VARIETIES—PK&t. 10c. Candidissima—Pure white. Emperor William—Ultramarine blue. Gold Margined. Yellow—With black eye.
Lord Beaconsfied—Violet purple, shading to light blue.
Faust—Black. Mad. Perrett—Wine shades on white ground.
Victoria— Wine red.
PRIMROSE (Primula)
FRIMULA CHINENSIS—Pretty greenhouse or pot plants, bearing bright colored, large, fringed sin- gle flowers; finest mixed. Pkt. 25c.
PRIMULA AURICULA—Beautiful shades of color; splendid mixed. Pkt. 25c.
PRIMULA ELATIOR (English Primrose)—Fine mixed. Pkt. 10c.
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Large, Single, Aster-like Flowers.)
The flowers of this new strain grow to enormous size, and present all the beautiful variations of color between light pink, rose and deep carmine. They are splendid cut flowers and equally valuable in borders. The plants are perfectly hardy and increase in size from year to year. Pkt. 15c.
PYRETHRUM AUREUM (Golden Feather)—Very popular border plant, used extensively with Lobelia. Pkt. 10c.
PORTULACA
(Rose Moss.)
Plants will grow and bloom profusely in a hot and dry situation where most other plants would soon die. Sow in April. SINGLE—AII colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE—Al]l colors, mixed. Pkt. 10c.
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PETUNIAS
Fill shallow boxes with fine, light soil, say an even mixture of leaf-mold and sand, and wet thor- oughly by pouring on boiling water, which: kills insects and heats the soil. When the soil has cooled sufficiently, but is still warm, sow the seeds very thinly in the boxes, so that the plants may be one inch apart; cover the seeds very slightly with sifted sand, and place slate or glass on top of the boxes. If the white root-points of germination appear before the leaves, sift on more sand, replace the slate and watch closely. When the small leaves appear, remove slate and give plenty of light, to produce stocky plants. The soil may now need water, which should be applied very gently. Later the larger plants may be transplanted into other boxes or pots. As the weak- est plants frequently give the fin- est blossoms, every plant should be preserved until the blossoms appear. For the magnificent large flowers the more expensive sorts should be ordered.
RUFFLED GIANTS—Very large, wide-opened blossoms, beauti- fully ruffled, fluted and fringed; superfine mixture. Pkt. 25c.
DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERING —Great favorites for pot cul- ture. Our seed will produce large, fragrant,elegantly- formed flowers, brilliantly colored. Grand mixture. Pkt. 35c.
COUNTESS OF ELLESMERE—
Dark rose, with fine white throat. Pkt. 10c.
KERMESINA—Plants covered with fine crimson flowers the entire summer. Pkt. 10c.
PETUNIA HYBRIDA MIXED— Good mixture of small, free flowering colors; fine for bed- ding. Pkt. 10c.
SALPIGLOSSIS
(Beautiful Annuals.)
LARGE FLOWERING MIXED—Very beautiful hardy
annual plants, flowering freely from July to early autumn. Seed may be sown in April, where they are to flower. Rich soil should be provided, with
plenty of space for plants to develop. The exquis-
ite beauty of the flowers, with their rare combina- tion of color is a revelation to all who may see them for the first time. A splendid variety of color, flowers of large size. Pkt. 5c.
GRANDIFLORA—Superfine mixture. Pkt. i0c. EMPEROR—This new variety forms but one leading
stem and bears at its summit a veritable bouquet of the most beautiful flowers; finest mixed. PEt. 10c.
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SALVIA
(Flowering Sage.)
A standard and one of the handsomest flowering plants we have for garden decoration. Valuable for pot culture, for cutting and for borders. Sow seeds in boxes or frames early in January or February and transplant to the open border about May Ist. Plants grow and bloom in profusion in any light, rich soil.
SPLENDENS GRANDIFLORA—A rich scarlet flower,
Pkt. 10c; 14% oz. 75c.
SPLENDENS BONFIRE—Well-known, compact, free blooming variety, with dense, flaming scarlet spikes. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 75c.
SALVIA PATENS—Handsome, tender perennial, with erect spikes of rich blue flowers. Pkt. 25c.
SWEET WILLIAM
(Dianthus Barbatus.)
free Sow
A well-known garden favorite; attractive, flowering perennial; effective for beds or borders. in early spring or September and October.
SINGLE—AII colors mixed. Pkt. 5c. DOUBLE—AlIl colors mixed. Pkt. 10c.
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PHLOX DRUMMONDII
(One of the showiest annuals.)
Few flowers are so easily grown from seed, flowering from May to November, producing an- endless dis- play of rich, dazzling colors, par- ticularly so when sown in masses. Sow in early spring and transplant 10 to 12 inches apart.
GRANDIFLORA COCCINEA— Large brilliant scarlet. Pkt. 10c.
GRANDIFLORA KERMESINA SPLENDENS—Vivid crimson Pkt. 10c.
GRANDIFLORA ALBA—Pure white. Pkt. 10c.
GRANDIFLORA MIXED—AIl1l1 colors. Pkt. 10c.
PHLOX DECUSSATA (Perennial) —Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c.
SCABIOSA
(An Old Favorite, Greatly Improved.)
In recent years Scabiosas have become very popu- lar on account of the great improvement over the old-fashioned type. Not only are the colors finer, but the flowers are much larger. Sow seed in the open ground in March where they are to remain, and thin out to about 10 inches apart. As a cut flower they will last in water a week or more.
Grandiflora Pure White. Pkt. 5c. Grandiflora Double Rose. Pkt. 5c. Grandiflora Double Lilac. Pkt. 5c. Grandiflora Double Cherry Red. Pkt. 5c. Grandiflora Double Black Purple. Pkt. 5c. Grandiflora Double Azure Fairy Lavender. Grandiflora All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 5c.
SUNFLOWER
(Helianthus.)
Stately decorative plants with great masses of yel- low flowers. Sow seed in the open ground and thin out the plants to stand about 3 feet apart. Sow in March.
STELLA—Handsome, large single yellow flowers. Pkt. 5c.
DOUBLE CALIFORNIA—Dark yellow, Pkt. 5c.
SINGLE GIANT RUSSIAN—PKEt. 5c.
Pkt. 5c.
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| STOCKS : (Gillyflowers.)
: One of our most desirable annuals, either for pots 4 or bedding. The plants have good habits, fine leaves, | beautiful and fragrant flowers, in all refined colors. They are unsurpassed for profusion and duration of bloom. Start the seed in February or March, or September and October.
DWARF DOUBLE TEN WEEKS—Large flowering, &
long spikes, mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. GIANT PERFECTION—Tall, handsome, spikes large,
flowers rose-like, mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. BROMPTON STOCKS—Hardy biennials; sown in early spring, will flower in fall and all through the winter; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. GIANT NICHE ALMOND BLOSSOM—White, shaded carmine. Pkt. 15c. GIANT NICE QUEEN ALEXANDRA—Rosy lilac. Pkt. 25c. GIANT NICE BEAUTY—Delicate flesh pink. Pkt. 10c. GIANT NICE CRIMSON KING—Very beautiful. Pkt. 15c.
PRINCESS ALICE—Pure white. Pkt. 10c.
MAMMOTH BEAUTY OF NICE STOCK (Beautiful sweet scented double flowers)—A grand collection of the finest imported German Stock seed. Im- ported collection of 8 colors, 100 seeds of each color. Pkg. 60c.
BROMPTON OF WINTER BLOOMING STOCK—Im- ported collection of 8 colors, 100 seeds of each color. Pkg. 50c.
GIANT PERFECTION TEN WEEKS STOCK—In- ported collection of 8 colors, 100 seeds of each Pkg. 60c.
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MAMMOTH VERBENA
MAMMOTH VERBENA
A carefully selected and improved fine strain of Verbenas. The trusses and individual flowers are of the largest size, brilliant colors, free blooming and of vigorous habit. For best results sow seed early in pots or boxes and transplant in beds in April or May. Single plants of this pretty annual will carpet a space 3 feet in diameter with neat foliage and scores of fine flower umbels. Plants bloom from early sum- mer to late fall.
MAMMOTH SCARLET—PKkt. 10c. MAMMOTH PURPLE—PKEt. 10c. MAMMOTH PINK—PKEt. 10c. MAMMOTH WHITE—PEt. 10c. MAMMOTH MIXED COLORS—PKEt. 10c.
ZINNIA (Youth and Old Age.)
Zinnias are one of the easiest grown and most showy garden annuals. Few flowers are so easily grown from seed sown in the open ground, or bloom so abundantly and continuously through the entire sea- son as this hardy annual. Sow seed in open ground early in spring.
ZEBRA MIXED—Flowers striped. Pkt. 10c. CURLED MIXED—Petals curled. Pkt. 10c.
TALL MIXED—Flowers very double; all colors. 10c.
TALL GIANT CRIMSON—Flowers very double; color crimson scarlet; very fine. Pkt. 10c.
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WALLFLOWER.
Wallflowers should be better known. Their adapt- ability for pot culture and outdoor bedding and their peculiarly sweet odor, should win favor. They are
easily grown, and last long as cut-flowers.
SINGLE BLOOD RED—PKt. 5c. SINGLE MIXED—PEt. 5c. DOUBLE MIXED—PKt. 10c.
Time of
Color. Fiowering. Price, General Remarks. Rose Summer 10c — Rapid climber. Rosy Lilac| Summer 10¢ Beautiful climber. Crimson June 5e | Attractive. Dark red July 5¢ |Love Lies Bleeding.
Red Summer 5c Joseph’s Coat.
W. and Y. June 10¢ |Fine for cutting.
Pink Summer 10¢ Straw Flower. Yellow May 10c (Fragrant in evening. Mixed May 5¢ |Virginia Stock. Mixed Summer 10¢ Star-shaped flowers. Mixed May 10¢ Excellent for trellis.
P. and W. June 5¢ |Fine for clumps. Yellow July 5¢ /|Climbing Cucumber. Mixed August 10c_ =| For groups or masses. Mixed May 5¢_ | Native of California. Purple |May & June 5¢ |Hyacinth Bean. Searlet July 5c Good cut flower. Mixed Summer 5c |Fine for beds. Yellow Summer 10c Scarlet Summer 10c
Mixed Summer 10c |Eternal Flower. Wes: June 10c_ | Very fine.
Mixed Summer 10c Sweet scented. White Summer 10¢ For embankments. Purple Summer 10e¢ |Japan climber. Mixed Summer 10c |Everlasting Pea. Violet Summer 10c |Fine for rockwork. Mixed Summer 5e |Very charming. Mixed Early spring; 10e |Abundant bloomer.
Wisardy 10c |Very charming. Mixed May 5c |California native.
Pink 10c |Splendid climber.
Mixed June 10c |Very hardy. Mixed May 10c = |Straw flower. Rose Clary |July & Aug.| 10c /|Fine for groups. Scarlet Spring 10e |Fine for pots.
Blue June 10c |Fine for bouquets. Mixed MaytoNov.| 10c /|Tufted Pansies. Purple May toNov.'! 10c Purple Fall | 10c |Sweet Violets. White Fall 10c
WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis Lobata.)
This is the quickest growing climber on our list. Grows wild, self sown, in many parts of the west. It will grow thirty feet in one season. It is thickly dotted over with pretty, white, fragrant flowers, fol- lowed by an abundance of ornamental and prickly seed pods. For a trellis or pillar no annual vine is more chaste, and it will quickly cover an old tree or an unsightly building. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10e.
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SPENCER SWEET PEAS
Splendid of form and gigantic in size. Flowers are waved and fluted and often measure more than two inches across. The stems are long and strong and often bear four bold, immense flowers. Sow February and March, and Octo- ber and November.
MRS. ROUTZAHN SPENCER — A splendid variety, producing im- mense flowers on good stout stems, usually 12 to 14 inches in length. The coloring is a beautiful buff or apricot, flushed and suffused with delicate pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
SENATOR SPENCER—A superb and very large flowering sweet pea; striped and flaked chocolate and brown. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c.
OTHELLO SPENCER—A rich, deep, velvety maroon. Pkt. 10c; 0z., 35c.
ASTA OHN SPENCER—Bears uniform- ly four unusually large flowers. The color of both standard and wings is a charming shade of laven- der. Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c.
KING EDWARD SPENCER—This is undoubtedly the largest bright scarlet Spencer yet developed. The standards measure from one and three-quarters to two inches across. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER
APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER—A true Spencer type, heavily shaded, and edged with deep pink and soft rose on silvery white. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c.
PARADISE IVY SPENCER—Clear pink at the base and shading to buff. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c.
MRS. JOS. CHAMBERLAIN SPENCER—The flowers are well placed on strong, thick stems 10 or 12 inches long; a clear, pure white, brightly striped rosy pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER—Standard bright rose pink, wings creamy white, tinted with rose. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.
GIANT PURE WHITE SPENCER—tThe finest white Sweet Pea in cultivation. Pkt 10c; oz. 35c.
NELL GWYNNE—A refined variety of great beauty and advanced Spencer type. The ground color is ereamy yellow, suffused throughout with rich rose-pink, becoming rather lighter towards the base of the standard; both standard and wings are charmingly waved and crimped. The large beauti- ful flowers, usually in fours, well placed on long, strong stems, are borne in rich profusion. Pkt. 15c; YY oz. 35c.
PICOTEE—A lovely new and distinct variety of Spen- cer form. Flowers white, beautifully edged car- mine, large and well waved. In most cases flowers are borne four on a stem, well placed and of grand substances, free from the coarseness in placing often seen in certain varieties of Spencer type. Strong grower and should be a grand addition. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 35c.
PRIMROSE SPENCER—A clear primrose color, near- est approach to yellow. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35c.
COUNTESS SPENCER TRUE—The color of this ex- quisite variety is a lovely shade of rose pink, which deepens at the outer edges. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35¢,
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MARIE CORELLI SPENCER—Bright rose carmine. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; ¥% lb. 75c.
FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER—White shaded flesh
and soft pink with deep margin. Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c.
PRINCE OF WALES SPENCER—Brilliant rose crim- son. Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c.
LOTTIE ECKFORD SPENCER—White shaded lilac. Edged deep blue. Pkt. 10c; 02. 35c.
MRS. TOWNSEND—Exceedingly pretty white, flushed and edged blue. A well waved flower. Pkt. 15c; YY, 02. 35C.
MASTERPIECE—The color of the flower is a rich lavender of true Spencer type, flowers very large, well waved, remarkably free flowering. Pkt. 15c; 1, 0Z. 35C.
MRS. C. W. BREADIORE—A lovely new ‘‘Picotee’’ of true Spencer type. The large flowers are borne profusely three and four to a stem; they are dis- tinctly pink-edged upon a cream ground. Pkt. 15c; VY 02Z. 35.
CALIFORNIA SUPERB SPENCER MIXTURE—This is strictly up-to-date blend of all latest shades in the Spencers, containing White, Pink, Scarlet, Lavender, Blue, Primrose, Maroon, Striped and Variegated. Our stock seed is made up strictly from named sorts and in it will be found Asta Ohn, Aurora, Miriam Beaver, Othello, King Ed- ward VII, Mrs. Routzahn, Marie Corelli and many other new sorts. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.25.
California 75 Cent Spencer Collection
11 Varieties WHITE SPENCER—Best white. KING EDWARD—Best bright red. OTHELLO—Dark maroon. ASTA OHN—Best lavender. COUNTESS SPENCER—Best pink. PRIMROSE SPENCER—Best primrose. FLORA NORTON SPENCER—Best bright blue. APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER—Primrose flushed rose.
MRS. JOS. CHAMBERLAIN SPENCER—Red and white striped.
MRS. C. W. BREADMORE SPENCER—Cream edged rose.
PRINCE OF WALES SPENCER—Rose crimson.
California 50c Spencer Collection
8 Varieties
White Spencer
King Edward Spencer Apple Blossom Svwencer. Prince of Wales Spencer
Asta Ohn Spencer Countess Spencer Flora Norton Spencer Primrose Spencer
Grandiflora Collection of 7 Varieties 25c
King Edward VII Lady Grisel Hamilton Nora Unwin
Navy Blue
Othello Lovely Helen Pierce
GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS
5c per pkt.; 15c per oz.; 50c per 4% lb.; $1.50 per Ib.
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MRS. COLLIER—Rich primrose.
PHENOMENAL—ASilvery white, suffused soft pink.
QUEEN ALEXANDRA—Pure scarlet.
HELEN PIERCE—Bright blue, mottled on white.
FRANK DOLBY—Fine light lavender.
AURORA—Flaked orange salmon.
LADY GRISEL HAMILTON—Pale lavender blue.
MISS WILMOTT—Deep orange pink.
LOVELY—Pink standard, delicate rose wings.
HON. MRS. E. KENYON—Large, clear primrose.
PRIMA DONNA—Clear, soft pink.
APPLE BLOSSOM—Crimson pink, wings white, shaded pink.
BLANCHE FERRY—Rose standard, wings white.
JANET SCOTT—Clear pink, shading to buff.
KING EDWARD VII—Bright crimson.
HENRY ECKFORD—AImost true orange.
ROYAL ROBE—Light silvery pink.
SENATOR—Chocolate, striped white.
MRS. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN— White, bright red. DOROTHY TENNANT—Rosy purple.
PRINCE WALES—Clear rose erimson.
CAPT. OF THE BLUES—Purple and blue. OTHELLO—Rich velvet maroon.
NAVY BLUE—Violet and bright blue.
One packet of any 7 Grandiflora Sweet Peas...... 25c. One packet of any 15 Grandiflora Sweet Peas...... 50c.
CALIFORNIA GRANDIFLORA MIXTURE—This is a most excellent mixture, embracing every color pos- sible. In making up this mixture we have en- deavored to secure the largest flowering types and the greatest range of color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; %4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid.
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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
CUSTOMERS are requested to state the mode of con- veyance by which they desire their trees forwarded. When no route is named, we forward to the best of our judgment, without lability for error or delay.
No trees or plants sent C.O. D. Cartage to Railroad charged extra.
RESPONSIBILITY—After goods are placed on board cars here, we assume no responsibility for their safe or prompt delivery, or any injury caused by delay in delivery by the transportation company.
ALL CLAIMS must be made upon receipt of goods.
All trees and plants are carefully and securely packed in the best manner, for which a small charge is made sufficient to cover cost of material used.
We warrant plants and trees true to name and in healthy growing condition at time of shipment or de- livery, but we are not responsible for any damage that may occur while in transit, nor do we guarantee the purchasers success in cultivation of same. It must be plain to everyone that it is to our best interest to sell only such stock as will grow and prove true to name. If errors should occur please notify us immediately and we will make satisfactory corrections, but it is mutually agreed between the purchaser and ourselves that we shall not at any time be liable for any amount greater than the original price of stock.
EVERGREEN TREES AND SHRUBS
ABELIA RUPESTRIS.
These very fine flowering shrubs should have a place in every garden, for they seem to thrive under the most adverse conditions. Tubular flowers, white, tinted rose; fragrant. In pots 11% feet, 40c each.
ACACTA.
Very useful, quick growing and ornamental shrubs or trees; indispensable where quick shelter or wind- break is required. ARMATA—Shrubbery variety. each.
BAILAYANA—Small tree; the handsomest Acacias. In pots, 2 to 3 feet, 50c each.
FRAGRANS FLORIBUNDA—A rapidly growing tree; always in flower; very sweet-scented. In pots, 2 to 8 feet, 35c each.
FRAGRANS FLORIBUNDA—In pots, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each.
LATIFOLIA—A rapid growing tree, very ornamental. In pots, 2 to 3 feet, 30c each.
In pots, 2 feet, 40c ‘of all
LATIFOLIA—In pots, 3 to 4 feet, 40c each. MELANOXYLON, or Black Acacia, is the best tree to be planted as an avenue tree or as a sidewalk tree; it has an upright and symmetrical growth, and is the best tree for general planting. MELANOXYLON—In pots, 21%, to 3 feet, 30c each. MELANOXYLON—In pots, 3 to 4 feet, 40c each. MELANOXYLON—In pots, 4 to 5 feet, 50c each. MELANOXYLON—In pots, 5 to 6 feet, 75c each. MOLLISSIMA is the best winter-blooming tree in Cali- fornia; its bright yellow blossoms appear in Jan- uary and last into March; the tree is a strong and healthy grower. MOLLISSIMA—In pots, 2 to 3 feet, 35c each. MOLLISSIMA—In pots, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each.
BERBERIS. (The Evergreen Barberries.)
BERBERIS DARWINI. (Darwin’s Barberry)—A densely branched spreading shrub, with thick and leathery foliage; flowers orange yellow, very fra- grant, followed by dark purple fruit; the best of the species. Attain a height of 2 to 4 feet. In pots, 1 to 2 feet, 60c each and up.
BOXWOOD. BOXWOOD—Dwarf, for edging. 50c per 12; $4.00 per 100. BROOM.
SPANISH BROOM—An upright-growing shrub; flowers yellow, produced very freely in the spring on long, pendulous, round, leafless branches. In pots, 3 feet, 350c each.
CAMELLIAS.
CAMELLIAS—In named varieties; double; red, white, pink, and striped. Balled, 18 to 24 inches, 75c to $1.50 each.
COTONEASTER. (The Cotoneasters.)
COTONEASTER MICROPHYLLA—Himalayas. Well adapted for rockeries on account of their low, al- most horizontal growth. They will thrive in any ordinary garden soil. Flowers small, white, ap- pearing in May and followed during the fall and winter months with bright red berries. 2 feet, 85c to $1.00 each.
COTONEASTER NEPAULENSIS—Upright grower and very attractive when covered with orange-colored berries lasting for many months on the bush.
Balled, 2 feet, $1.00 to $1.50 each.
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DAPHNE.
These beautiful shrubs are deserving of a place in every garden. Their deep, dark green lustrous foliage and showy, orange fragrant flowers, borne in great pro- fusion when there are no other flowers, cause them to be in great demand. Grow 3 to 4 feet high.
DAPHNE ODORA—A low growing shrub, with dark, bright green foliage, and very fragrant white flowers appearing during the winter months. 2 feet, 75c each.
DAPHNE ODORA VARIEGATA—Same habit as the above except that the leaves are variegated and flowers purplish. 2 feet, 75c each.
DIOSMA. (The Breath of Heaven.)
BREATH OF HEAVEN—Africa. 2 feet. A handsome little shrub, with heath-like foliage having an
, agreeable aromatic fragrance; flowers white, small, star-shaped, borne on the points of the twig branch- lets. In pots, 35c to 50c each.
ESCALLONIA.
These fine plants grow freely in almost any ordin- ary soil; they are well adapted as shelter plants for hedges. As foliage plants alone they are exceedingly attractive but add to this their very free flowering habit and they present a combination of qualities mak- ing them invaluable as all around purpose plants.
ESCALLONIA ALBA—10 feet. Erect bush with cylin- drical branches and rounded, dark glossy green leaves; flowers white in large terminal panicle- like cymes appearing during the entire summer. In pots, 2 feet, 40c each..
ESCALLONIA ROSHA—6 feet. the above, the flowers being light pink. 2 feet, 35c each.
ESCALLONIA RUBRA—4 feet. Branches erect and clothed with glandular hairs, and of rather dwarf habit; shining green leaves and bright red flowers. In pots, 2 feet, 40c each.
General habit same as In pots,
EUCALYPTUS.
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Blue Gum)—In pots, 2 feet, 35c each.
EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS (Red Gum)—In pots, 2 feet, 35c each.
EUCALYPTUS—In flats, transplanted. See page ?
FICUS. (Rubber Plant.
FICUS (Rubber Plant)—In pots, 2 feet, $1.00 each.
FICUS MACROPHYLLA (Hardy Rubber Plant)—In pots, 2 feet, 75c each.
GARDENIA. (Cape Jasmine)
GARDENIA JASMINOIDES (G. Florida; Cape Jas- mine)—Thick foliage; large, double, waxy, fragrant flowers. May to September. Pots, 2 to 3 feet, $1.25 each.
HYDRANGEA.
These very ornamental large leaved plants, with their enormous corymbs of beautiful pink flowers, are worthy of cultivation, doing very well in a shady place. HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS—Balled 11. feet up from
35c to 50c each.
HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS
HYPERICUM. (St. John’s Wort.)
HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM—‘‘Gold Flower.’’ A perfectly hardy shrub; producing large, single, yel- low flowers of a peculiar satiny texture, in great profusion during the summer; should be in every garden. Balled, 11/2 feet, 35c each.
HOLLY. (Tlex.)
The common holly is well known. It thrives well in the coast counties, but in warm dry climate it must be shaded for a few years until it becomes established, otherwise it will sun-burn. The red berries contrasting with the dark green foliage, throughout the winter, have a very pleasing appearance, and the branches are in great request for Christmas decoration. HOLLY—TIlex Aquifolium. ‘‘European Holly.’’ En-
rope and Asia, 40 feet. A small tree, with shin- ing, dark green, thorny leaves, somewhat re- sembling the oak in form; in winter the tree is cov- ered with bright red berries. Balled, 1 to 4 feet high, 85c to $5.00 each, according to size.
LAURUS.
LAURUS CERASUS—‘‘English Laurel.’’ Southern Europe to Northern Persia, 10-15 feet. A fine, large evergreen; with broad, shining, green leaves; pro- duces large panicles of creamy white flowers. fol- lowed by purple berries. Balled, 14 to 2 feet, 65c each.
LAURUS CAMPHORA (Camphor Tree)—China, Japan, 40 feet. A rank-growing, very symmetrical, orna- mental tree, thriving in a poor soil; bright green foliage and well adapted for the lawn, street or avenue planting. To prepare the camphor for com- merce, the root, trunk and branches are broken up and treated with water in closed vessels, the volatil- ized camphor being sublimated on rice straw; no garden is complete without it. In pots, 2 feet, 50c each.
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LAURUSTINUS. LAURUSTINUS—Balled, 1 to 11 feet, 35c each. LAURUSTINUS—Balled, 2 to 3 feet, 65c each.
MAGNOLIA.
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA—Grafted. In pots, 2 to 3 feet, $1.25 each. MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA—Balled. 2 feet, 85c each.
MAHONTIA. . (Oregon Graze.)
MAHONIA AQUIFOLIA—A valuable evergreen shrub having glossy green leaves and bearing yellow flowers in April. In fall and winter the foliage changes to a scarlet bronze color. Balled, 1 to 142 feet, 75c each.
OLEANDER.
OLEANDER—Double pink. In pots, 1 to 14 feet, 35c each.
OLEANDER—Double white. In pots, 1 to 11% feet, 35c each.
PEPPER TREE.
This ornamental tree has been one of the greatest attractions, one of our most graceful and picturesque avenue, park or specimen trees.
In pots, 2 feet, 35c each.
In pots, 3 feet, 50c each.
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PITTOSPORIUM.
These are, without doubt, amongst the foremost of our hardy evergreens; are not as yet surpassed by any- thing we possess, when regularly clipped, to form a complete wall of cheerful-looking green foliage.
PITTOSFORIUM EUGENIODES—Balied, 2 feet, 35c each.
PITTOSPFORIUM TENNUEFOLIA—Balled, 2 feet, 35c each.
PITTOSFORIUM TENNUEFOLIA—iIn pots, 14% feet, Z5e each.
PITTOSPORIUM TOBIRA—Balied, 11%, feet, 35c each. PITTOSPORIUM—Iarger plants cn application. POLYGALA.
Beautiful pea-shaped flowering shrubs; very hardy and prolific. POLYGALA DALMANCINA—In pots, 2 feet, 40c
each. VERONICA.
All are very showy, free blooming plants and suc- ceed in any good garden soil in a sunny situation. All varieties seem to do very well in California and they are particularly well fitted for grouping and massing for immediate effect.
VERONICA ALBA (White)—Balled, 11% each.
VERONICA ANDERSONII (Lavender)—Balled, 11, feet, 35c each.
VERONICA IMPERIALIS (Red)—Balled, 11 3oc each.
feet, 35c
feet,
DECIDUOUS ae ERING eh Bes
No yard is complete without one or more beauti- ful flowering shrubs, and we urge a more extensive planting of this class of ornamentals. They cover a wide range in flower and foliage, habit of growth and season of blossoming. Requiring but small space, they can be used on lawns to fill vacancies, where large trees could not be harmoniously grown. Monot- ony of the landscape can be broken by grouping or dis- tributing shrubs singly, according to size of grounds and scenic effect.
BERBERIS THUNBERGI
A low, dense, neat little shrub, with a profusion of white flowers in May. These are followed by a heavy crop of rich red berries that cling through the winter. In autumn when both leaves and berries are bright red it is very showy. Valuable for ornamental hedges, masses, borders, ete. 2 feet, 35c each.
CALYCANTHUS (Sweet-Scented Shrub, or Carolina Allspice)
FLORIDUS (Sweet-scented Shrub)—The wood is fra- grant; foliage rich; flowers are of chocolate color, having a peculiar agreeable odor. Blooms in June and at intervals afterward. 2 feet, 35c each.
DEUTZIA
The Deutzias are of Japanese origin, extremely hardy, luxuriant foliage, very attractive flowers, and fine habit.
CRENATA—Double white flowers tinged with rose. Blooms the middle of June. 3 to 4 feet high, 40c each.
GRACILIS—A graceful and charming shrub, with pure white flowers. Blooms the middle of June. 2 feet high, 35c each.
LEMOINEI—Flowers pure white, borne on _ stout branches of upright growth. Dwarf and free flowering. 2 feet high, 35c each.
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—One of the finest varieties, large double white flowers. It excels the older sorts in size of flowers, profuseness of bloom and vigorous habit. Blooms early in June. 3 feet high, 35c each.
BERBERIS THUNBERGII
EXOCHORDA
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA (Pearl Bush)—From North China. A compact, hardy bush 10 to 12 feet high; can be trimmed into any desired shape. The flowers are borne in May in slender racemes of eight to ten florets each. 2 to 3 feet; 50c each.
HYDRANGEA
HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA— Hardy; thrives in all soils; grows rapidly and blossoms profusely. The flowers are pure white, afterwards changing to pink. 3 feet, 50c each.
LEMON VERBENA
This old fashioned favorite is a low-growing shrub, with long, narrow pointed leaves which emit a de- lightful fragrance; covered in summer with minute flowers in delicate pyramidal panicles. Very hardy in California. 2 feet 35c¢ each.
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Lilac Named Varieties Grafted
50 cents each
LILAC CHAS. X
LILAC NAMED VARIETIES GRAFTED— 50c each ALPHONSE LAVALLEE—Double clear lilac. 2 feet. CHARLES X—Blackish violaceous red. 2 feet. JAPONICA—Yellowish white. 2 feet.
MAD. LEMOINE—Dcuble pure white. 2 feet.
MAD. CASIMIR PERIER—Double, creamy white. 2 feet.
MATHIEU DE DOMBASLE—Double carmine violet. 2 feet.
MARIE LE GRAY—Pure white. 2 feet.
MONUMENT CARNOT—Double bluish lilac. PRES. CARNOT—Double light lilac. 2 feet. SOU DE L. SPATH—Blackish red. 2 feet.
LILAC
(Syringa.) VULGARIS (Common lilac)—Bluish purple flowers. A standard variety. 3-4 feet, 50c each.
ALBA (Common White Lilac)—Cream colored flowers. 2 feet, 35c each.
2 feet.
CYDONIA
SCARLET JAPAN QUINCE (C. Japonica)—One of the best flowering shrubs, flowers a bright scarlet crimson, borne in great profusion in early spring; foliage retains its color of bright glossy green the entire summer; hardy; make good hedge plants. 2 to 3 feet, 35c each.
SNOWBALL
There are but few deciduous shrubs which better repay a limited amount of care than these most proli- fic flowering plants. They are very attractive speci- men plants and for grouping have but few equals. No garden can afford to be without them. 2 to 3 feet, 40c each.
SPIREAS (Bridal Wreath)
DOUGLAS (S. Douglasii)—Spikes of rose-colored flow- ers in July and August. 2 to 3 feet, 25c each.
REEVESII—Narrow, pointed leaves The flowers are white, quite large, and borne in clusters, en- tirely covering the whole plant. Blooms in June. 2 to 3 feet, 30c each.
THUNBERG’S (Thunbergiiy)—A Japanese species of small size, with narrow linear leaves and small white flowers; one of the best. 2 to 3 feet, 35c each.
VAN HOUTTEI—The finest of all Spireas, a most charming and beautiful shrub; having pure white flowers in clusters. Extraordinarily profuse in bloom, and the plant is a vigorous grower and very hardy. 2 to 3 feet, 35c each.
Wigelias
There are few shrubs more deservedly popular or any that have been more widely disseminated. They flower shortly after the lilacs, producing superb large, trumpet-shaped flowers varying from pure white to deep red. Their foliage contrasts finely with the green of other shrubs, and for borders and interspersed among groups of trees they are very effective. To make them flower freely they should be well pruned after flowering in summer, and thus give the short shoots formed a chance to ripen up. Assorted varie- ties, 3 feet, 35c each.
WIGELIA
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Deciduous, Ornamental and Shade Trees
ALMOND
(Prunus Sinensis)
DWARF DOUBLE ROSE FLOWERING (A. J aponica
fi. rubra pl.)—A small shrub, producing in May, before the leaves appear, small, double, rose-like flowers, closely set on the branches. 2 to 3 feet, 60c each.
DWARF DOUBLE WHITE (A. Japonica fi. alba pl.)— Produces beautiful white flowers in May. 2 to 3 feet, 60c each.
BEECH
PURPLED LEAVED (F. Purpurea)—Originated in Germany; an elegant, vigorous tree, growing 50 to 60 feet high; foliage in spring is deep purple, changing to crimson in the fall. 3 feet high, 75c
each. BIRCH
CUT-LEAVED WEEPING (Betula-Pendula Laciniata) —One of the most popular of all weeping pen- dulous trees; graceful weeping branches, silver white bark and delicately eut foliage; one of the most beautiful lawn trees. 6 feet high, $1.50 each.
EUROPEAN WHITE (B. Alba)—Graceful tree with silver bark and spreading slender branches; quite erect when young, but after 4 or five years’ growth assumes an elegant drooping habit, mak- ing the tree very effective in landscapes. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each.
CHERRY, FLOWERING
This is a very ornamental family of shrubs or small trees. They are especially well adapted for beauti- fying small grounds. The beautiful tinting of the flowers combined with their very effective ap- pearance, pushing out long before the leaves ap- pear, makes them particularly desirable as early spring flowering plants; in various colors. Double Pink and White, and Single Pink and White. 3 to 4 feet. 50c to 75c each.
ELM
ULMUS AMERICANA (American White Elm)—120 feet. A magnificent large tree, with drooping, spreading branches; requires moist soil; one of the grandest of our native forest trees. Does not adapt itself as well to the great interior valleys as the European varieties. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each.
U. CAMPESTRIS (English or French Elm)—Europe, Africa, Japan. 100 feet. An erect tree of rapid compact growth, with dark green foliage; very robust, attaining an immense size; one of the best in this valley. The branches project from the trunk almost at right angles, giving the tree a noble appearance. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each.
CORK BARKED—4 to 6 feet, 50c each.
CRATAEGUS The Hawthorns.
The Hawthorns grow in almost any soil and rank very high among flowering trees. They are partic- ularly well adapted for beautifying small grounds and for grouping.
Double White, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each; Double Red, 3 to 4 feet, 50c each.
LINDEN Tilia.
AMERICAN BASSWOOD (T. Americana)—Grows about 60 feet high; is very rapid in growth; large size, forming a broad, round topped head; leaves broadly oval; dark green above and light green underneath; flowers are creamy white and fra- grant; a splendid street or lawn tree. 4 feet, 50c each.
EUROPEAN (T. Europea)—Very fine pyramidal tree of large size, with large leaves and fragrant flow- ers; leaves change in the fall to beautiful tones of yellow and brown. 4 feet, 50c each.
LOCUST Robinia.
BLACK (R. Pseudo-Acacia)—A native tree of large size, rapid growth and valuable for timber as well as being ornamental; flowers large, yellowish- white, very fragrant. 4 to 5 feet, 35c each.
PINK LOCUST—A native species of spreading, irreg- ular habit; long clusters of pea-shaped, rose- colored flowers in June and at intervals through the season; foliage a light green. 5 to 6 feet and 6 to 8 feet, 75c to $1.00 each.
MAPLE
MAPLE—‘‘ Box Elder or Ash-Leaved Maple.’’ 70 feet. Large, fine-spreading tree of rapid growth; foliage ash-like, smaller than in other Maples; a fine avenue tree. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each.
MAPLE (Dasycarpum or HEriocarpon.)—‘‘Silver or Soft Maple.’’ A rapid-growing tree of large size; irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above, silvery beneath; a favorite street and park tree. A very promising and distinct tree; should be extensively planted. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each.
MAPLE—Norway. An excellent rapid growing and striking variety; foliage a beautiful greenish-red in the spring; changing to purple in midsum- mer and to blood-red in the autumn. A great shade tree. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75¢ each.
MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus
EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus Pros, Aucu- paria)—A small tree, with shining pinnated leaves; covered from mid-summer to winter with white flowers, followed by clusters of bright red fruit. Tree is of upright, stocky growth. 5 to 6 feet, 60c each; 6 to 8 feet, $1.00 each.
POPLAR
CAROLINA—Pyramidal in form and robust in growth; leaves large, pale to deep green. 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; 6 to 8 feet, 50c each.
LOMBARDY (Fastigiata)—Well known for its erect, rapid growth and commanding form; very desir- able in large grounds and long roads to break the average height and forms of other trees. 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; 6 to 8 feet, 50c each.
SILVER-LEAVED (Alba)—A tree of wonderfully rapid growth and spreading habit; leaves large, dark rich green above and white as snow beneath. 4 to 6 feet, 30c each.
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SYCAMORE
Plantanus
ORIENTALIS (Oriental Plane, European Syca- more)—S. E. Europe to India, 100 feet. A rapid, erect-growing tree, with bright green foliage; far superior to the common American Sycamore; thrives very well in this valley, and is a desirable avenue, street or park tree. More extensively used in Southern Europe for avenue and shade purposes than any other variety. A grand tree. 4 to 6 feet, 50c each; 6 to 8 feet, 75c each.
WALNUT, BLACK
WALNUT (Black)—4 to 6 feet, 40c each.
WILLOW
WILLOW, WEHEPING—4 feet, 35c each. WILLOW, GOLDEN—4 feet, 35c each.
PALMS
DRACAENA
Are very fine avenue, street and single specimen trees in the coast counties where the climatic condi- tions are favorable to their perfect development. DKACAENA INDIVISA—From 50c to $1.50, accord-
ing to size.
PHOENIX
The Date Palms. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS—‘‘Canary Island Palm.’’ The most graceful and the handsomest of our
BOUGAINVILLEA
hardy palms; leaves pinnate and of a deep, dark green color; one of the most effective palms on a lawn, and worthy of the attention of all admirers of the Palm family; fruit not edible.
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS—Balled, 2 feet, $1.50 each. PHOENIX CANARIENSIS—Balled, 3 feet, $2.50 each.
PHOENIX CANARIENSIS—In boxes. Prices on appli- cation.
Hardy Climbing and Trailing Plants
AMPELOPSIS
AMPELOPSIS VHITCHII (Boston Ivy)—Entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging to stones, brick or wood work without support, the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Naked roots, strong, 25 each; in pots, 35c each.
AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA (Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy)—This well-known climber is one of the best for covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc., its large, deep green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson aud scarlet in the fall. Naked roots, strong, 35c each.
BOUGAINVILLEA
BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA SANDERIANA—F lowers soft rosy crimson, borne very evenly all over the plant. Blooms when quite small, and may be trained in almost any shape. On account of the lasting qualities of its flowers, it is frequently called ‘‘Chinese Paper Plant.’’ Price from 75c to $1.00 each.
CLEMATIS—LARGE FLOWERS
Naked Roots and in Pots, 75c Hach.
JACKMANII—Large intense violet purple, very free flowering. One of the most popular varieties. MADAM EDOUARD ANDRE (Red Jackmanii)—A beautiful variety with large flowers of a deep, rich crimson color.
HENRYI—Flowers white, large, handsome and abund- ant. The best white variety.
RAMONA—A strong, rampant grower, and very hardy. It is a free and perpetual blooming variety; the color of the flower is a deep sky-blue, and larger than any variety.
SMALL FLOWERING CLEMATIS
Price 50c Hach.
CLEMATIS MONTANA—The flowers are produced in spring in great profusion. They are about the size of a dollar, white with a dash of pink and very sweet scented.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA—Of strong, rapid growth, with small, dense, cheerful green foliage, and pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers which appear in the greatest profusion in August.
CLIANTHUS The Parrot’s Bill.
CLIANTHUS PUNICEUS (Parrot’s Bill)—New Zea- land. A beautiful evergreen vine, with clusters of brilliant, crimson flowers shaped like a parrot’s bill. Blooms all winter in the coast counties. In pots, 2 feet, 40c each.
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HONEYSUCKLE HALLEANA
HONEYSUCKLE
HONEYSUCKLE HALLEANA—In pots. 3 feet, 35c each.
HONEYSUCKLE JAPONICA (Brown Leaf)—In pots, 3 feet, 35c each.
HONEYSUCKLE, ENGLISH—In pots, 2 to 3 feet, 35c each.
MUHLENBECKIA
MUHLENBECKIA (Climbing Maiden Hair)—It is a very rapid and showy climber, invaluable for covering walls, wire netting fences and for rock- work. Its graceful, spray-like branches, its small thick waxy-white flowers followed by transparent, glistening icicle-like fruits in the fall, make it one of the best of our evergreen climbers. In pots. 35c each.
PASSION VINES
The Passion Vines are all strong growing evergreen
climbers with large, green leaves and brilliantly col-
@ ored flowers. @ are well adapted for growing on old tree-stumps, cover- maing walls or buildings.
@ tion when in full bloom. *3 PASSION VINES—Pink. s4 PASSION VINES—Scearlet.
mWISTARIA MULTISUGA—Long
They are of exceedingly rapid growth and They always excite admia-
3 feet, 35c each. 4 feet, 35c each.
In pots. In pots.
PLUMBAGO
The Leadwort.
” PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS—Can be trained as a bush
or climber; flowers light sky-blue, produced through the entire summer, stands drought, water and brightest sunshine. In pots. 35c each.
WISTARIA..
WISTARIA SINENSIS—Light blue; the best of all
deciduous climbers; flowers in early spring; well known. Grafted plants, 75c each.
; WISTARIA SINENSIS ALBA (Chinese White Wis-
teria)—A most beautiful climber of rapid growth,
producing long, pendulous clusters of pure white
flowers. Grafted plants, 75c each.
purple spikes. Grafted plants $1.00 each.
WISTARIA MULTIJUGA—Same with white flowers. Grafted plants, $1.00 each.
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Violets
VIOLA. CALIFORNIA VIOLET—A single blue vio- let; a profuse bloomer and very fragrant; flowers the size of a half-dollar; borne on long stems. 50c per 12.
VIOLA. MARIE LOUISE—Deep blue violet, with white center; very fragrant and free flowering. 50c per 12.
VIOLA. PRINCESS OF WALES—Of French origin and recently introduced; flowers of the largest size, of a true violet blue, and borne on long stems; very fragrant; foliage dark and of strong
growth. 50c per 12, VIOLA. SWANLEY WHITE—Large, double white flowers. 50c per 12.
Cannas
BUTTERCUP—A profusely blooming dwarf Canna, of pure ‘‘Buttercup’’ yellow; the richest and most persistent yellow of all. 3 feet. 20c; $1.75 per 12.
CHARLES HENDERSON—Deep crimson, yellow flame at the throat. 20c; $1.25 per 12.
CRIMSON BEDDER—Dazzling crimson-scarlet well displayed above the foliage. Without exception, the most conspicuous and satisfactory red bedding Canna on the market. 31% to 4 feet. 20c; $1.75 per 12.
AUSTRIA—Purest by dotted streaks of pale red. per 12.
SOUV. DE ANTOINE CROZY—Very brilliant and at- tractive; rich crimson-scarlet bordered with golden yellow. 3% feet. 15c; $1.50 per 12.
EGANDALE—Currant red; very free. Healthy bronze foliage. 3 to 4 feet.
KING HUMBERT—Orange scearlet flecked carmine, rose tinted at margin and base. 20¢ each; $1.75 per 12.
yellow, interior of cups relieved 6 feet. 15c; $1.50
Hardy Perennial Plants
For Permanent Planting in Borders or Beds
CAMPANULA CANTERBURY BELLS
CAMPANULA CANTERBURY BELLS
CAMPANULA MEDIA—(Canterbury Bells.)—Old ' fashioned hardy biennials that rank among the most popular of our garden plants, growing to a height of 21%4 to 3 feet. Flowers large, bell-shaped, produced in June and July. They will thrive in any good garden soil and prefer a sunny loca- tion.. 15c each; $1.50 per 12.
Japanese Iris
(Iris Kaempferi.)
The flowers are enormous in size, measuring from 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and are of the finest tex- ture. To produce the best results these should be planted in moist, rich situations. They come into flower about the middle of June and last four or five weeks. In assorted colors.. 20e each; $1.80 per doz.
Peonies
Plant in deep, rich, well-prepared soil, covering the buds but an inch or two. Do not expect too much of them the first year; they are a little slow in es- tablishing themselves.
PAEONIA SINENSIS—These magnificent Paeonies bear large and handsome flowers in summer; color, pure white to blush, rose, pink and reds, while most of them are deliciously rose scented, and thrive in any ordinary garden soil. 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
POPPY ORIENTAL
PAPAVER ORIENTALE (Giant Oriental Poppies)— For gorgeous coloring, these giant Oriental Pop- pies have few rivals amongst hardy plants. Excellent for cut flowers. 15c each; $1.50 per 12.
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PERENNIAL ORIENTAL POPPY
PHLOX
No class of hardy plants is more desirable than the Perennial Phloxes. They will thrive in any position and can be used to ad- vantage in the hardy border, in large groups on the lawn, or planted in front of belts of shrub- bery, where, by judicious pinching back and removing faded flowers, a constant succession of bloom may be had until frost.
PHLOX (Perennial)—In sep- arate colors. 20c each; $2.00 per 12.
RUDBECKIA LACINATA (Gol- den Glow)—15c each; $1.50
per 12. SHASTA DAISY—15c each; $1.50 per 12.
HARDY PHLOX
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Forest and Ornamental Trees
Transplanted in Flats
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Blue Gums) 1 year $2.00 BUCCAL MVE LUS | ROBUST Age. jel lyear 2.25 BUCALYPTUS RUDIS ................ lyear 2.25 EUCALYPTUS VIMINALIS (Red Gums) lyear 2.00
MONTEREY CYPRESS (Cupressus IVER COCALO) | x eee een ele re ies ee. ete 2years 3.00
MONTEREY CYPRESS (Cupressus
DAHLIAS
NEW CACTUS OR EDEL DAHLIAS
Kis CACTUS DAHLIA
CREPUSCULE—Yellow tipped fawn. 40c each.
CLARA—Soft mauve pink passing to cream white at points of petals. 50c¢ each.
CAPT. BROAD— Fiery scarlet. 20c each.
CRYSTAL—Beautiful pink shade. 50c each.
C. H. CURTIS—Rich searlet crimson of splendid in- curving form. 50c each.
DREADNOUGHT—Glowing crimson. 40c each. DR. ROY APPLETON—Rosy Fawn with yellow base straight thin florets cf good form. 75c each. REV. T. W. JAMESON—Coral pink curving claw shaped petals with a dash of creamy yellow towards the center. 50c each.
T. A. HAVEMEYER—Deep red lighter at tips with bronze yellow at base. 50c each.
CACTUS DAHLIAS 20 Cents Each
ALPHA—White striped soft crimson.
BRITANNIA—Soft salmon pink. 20c¢ each.
COMETS OF LONSDALE—Rich salmon tipped apri- cot. 20c each.
Macrocarpa). ice. oo ee. © ee lyear 2.00 PINUS MONTEREY (Monterey
Pime) Wa econ ees Sel re ae lyear 3.50 PITTOSPORIUM EUGENIODES ...... lyear 3.50 PITTOSPORIUM TENNUEFOLIA........lyear 3.50
Prices per thousand on application. FLORADORA—Wine crimson. 20c¢ each. J. H. JACKSON—Brilliant crimson maroon. 20c each.
KREIMHILDA—Flesh delicate pink, shading white at center. 20c each.
MRS. EDWARD MAWLEY—Clear yellow. OCTOPUS—Large nearly white variety.
20c each 20c each.
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
BLACK DIAMOND—Dark jet black. 25¢ each. GRAND DUKE ALEXIS—Pure white. 20c each.
LA FRANCE—Deep rose heavily marked, white, very effective. 35c each.
MINA BURGLE—Extra large flower; red. 50c each.
MRS. ROOSEVELT—Delicate pink shade. MRS. TURNER—Sulphur yellow. 20c each. MRS. VAN DEN DAEL—Silvery pink. 20c each.
color bright
35c each.
DECORATIVE DAHLIA
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Fruit Trees and Small Fruits
GOVERNOR WOOD
When ordering, please state if substitution will be permitted. When no instructions accompany order, and varieties are sold out, we will substitute similar sorts. The trees when shipped should be unpacked at once on arrival, the roots laid in a trench and well covered with soil and thoroughly watered. Packing charged for at cost of material used.
APPLES 4 to 6 feet. 35c each; $3.00 per 12.
SUMMER. GRAVENSTEIN—Large, striped, roundish apple; pro- lifie bearer. EARLY HARVEST— Yellow. RED ASTRACHAN—Large, deep red; flesh white. AUTUMN. ALEXANDER—Yellow, streaked with red. JONATHAN—Light yellow, covered with red stripes; tender and juicy. RHODE ISLAND GREENING—Large, greenish yel- low; excellent for cooking. WINTER. BALDWIN—Large, deep red; flesh yellowish white. BEN DAVIS—Medium. yellowish. WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN—Large, roundish, gol- den yellow. YELLOW BELLFLOWER—Large, oblong, yellow.
CRAB APPLES
4 to 6 feet, 30c each; $3.50 per 12.
APRICOTS 4 to 6 feet, 35¢ each; $3.50 per 12.
BLENHEIM—Medium, oval. orange color. July. HEMSKIRKE—Flesh bright orange; tender, with a rich plum-like flavor; fruit large. Late June.
MOORPARK—Very large, yellowish green; flesh bright orange. Late June. ROYAL—Medium, dull yellow; flesh pale orange;
heavy bearer. Early June.
BING
CHERRIES 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
BLACK TARTARIAN—Fruit deep purplish black; flesh rich, juicy and delicious. Late May.
BING—Large size, deep black. June.
GREAT BIGREAU—French cherry, very large, dark red to black. Early June.
GOVERNOR WOOD—Deep yellow, shaded red. Early June.
MAY DUKE—Large dark red. Last week of May.
ROYAL ANN—Pale yellow, richly dotted and spotted with deep red; juicy and sweet; an immense bearer. Late June.
CHERRY—BLACK TARTARIAN
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NECTARINE 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
BOSTON—Large, oval; bright yellow, with deep red cheek; flesh yellow, with a pleasant sub-acid flavor; tree a fair bearer; July.
HARDWICK—Large, round; skin green, blotched with red and brown on sunny side; flesh greenish-white and sugary. Its earliness, large size and pro- ductiveness makes this variety a valuable ac- quisition.
NEW WHITE—Large; skin greenish-white; flesh white, tender, juicy; stone small and freé; one of the best varieties for drying; July.
PEARS
4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
SUMMER. BARTLETT—Large, skin very thin, clear lemon yellow.
AUTUMN. BEURRE CLAIRGEAU—Large, yellow, shaded with - orange and crimson. BEURRE HARDY—Large, greenish, covered with light russet, and shaded with brownish red. WINTER. WINTER NELIS—Medium, skin yellowish green, dotted with gray russet.
PEACHES
4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
FREESTONE VARIETIES.
ALEXANDER—Early, greenish white. June. EARLY CRAWFORD—HEarly, skin yellow, with red cheek. July. ELBERTA—Bright yellow, mottled red; flesh yellow, juicy and sweet. Last of July. LATE CRAWFORD—Flesh deep yellow. August. MUIR—Large, clear yellow, a fine canner. Last of July. CLINGSTONE VARIETIES.
LEMON CLING—Deep yellow.
ORANGE CLING—Very large, rich golden color. Mid- dle of August.
PHILLIPS CLING—Large yellow; yellow to pit. Early September.
PLUMS 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
CLYMAN—Reddish purple. Late June.
GREEN GAGE—Yellowish green. Middle of July.
KELSEY—Rich yellow, overspread with red when fully ripe. July to September.
WASHINGTON—Flesh yellow, very August.
YELLOW EGG—Large, oval shape, deep golden color. July to August.
PRUNES 4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12.
FELLENBERG—Dark purple, flesh greenish yellow. August.
FRENCH—Medium violet purple, rich and sugary. August to September. GERMAN—Long oval, skin August to September.
flesh firm, clear
sweet. Early
purple, flesh green.
APRICOT
HUNGARIAN—Redish violet, with numerous brown dots. September. SUGAR—Flesh yellow, tender and rich. Early Au: ust. TRAGEDY—Skin dark purple, flesh yellowish green. Early July. THE QUINCE
4 to 6 feet, 35c each.
APPLE OR ORANGE—Large; fine golden color; valu- able for preserves or flavoring; very productive, the most popular variety; September.
CHAMPION—Large to very large; skin strongly rus- seted around the stem; below a lively yellow; flesh cooks very tender, flavor is most delicious. More productive than the Orange, ripening two
weeks later. ALMONDS
4 to 6 feet, 35c each; $3.50 per 12. NE PLUS ULTRA NONPAREIL
WALNUTS
SANTA BARBARA SOFT SHELL—4 to 6 feet, 50c each; $4.50 per 10. FRANQUETTE—Grafted. 4 to 6 feet, $1.50 each.
FIGS
3 to 4 feet, 40c each; $3.50 per 10.
CALIFORNIA BLACK—Dark purple.
WHITE ADRIATIC—Greenish yellow.
CALIMYRNA AND SMYRNA—Skin lemon yellow, puip reddish amber. 3 to 5 feet, 50c each.
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GRAPES
20c each; 10 for $1.50; $6.00 per 100.
BLACK HAMBURG—Bunches very large, heavily shouldered, berries large round; skin thick, coal black when fully ripe; flesh sweet and juicy; one of the best table grapes. An immense bearer.
For Table use.
CONCORD—Large, black grape, bunches compact; berries round, sweet and pleasant.
FLAME TOKAY—Bunches very large and moderately compact; berries large; skin thick, pale red covered with bloom; flesh firm, sweet; an old standard variety.
ISABELLA—Our most extensively planted Eastern grape; bunches long, large and _ loose; _ berries black, oval juicy and sweet, with distinct musky flavor; an immense bearer.
MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA—Bunches long and loose shouldered; berry oval, sometimes round; lowish-green; skin thick; flesh with a decided Mus- eat flavor.
ROSE OF PERU—Vine a strong grower; bunches very large, shouldered, loose; fruit round, large with firm and crackling flesh.
SULTANA—Bunches long and very compact; berries small, amber colored, seedless.
THOMPSON'S SEEDLESS—TIdentical with the Sced- less Sultanas of Asia Minor. Vine an enormous bearer and very rapid grower; bunches very large; berries greenish-yellow, firm, oval, seedless; skin thin; much larger than the Sultanas.
ZINFANDEL WINE—Bunches large and compact; berries round, dark purple; the most extensively planted grape in California for making claret.
Small Fruits
LOGANBERRY—Cross between California Blackberry and Antwerp Raspberry; color dark, rich red when fully ripe. Strong plants. 10c each; 10 for 75c.
BURBANK PHENOMENAL BERRY—Cross between California Dewberry and Cuthbert Raspberry. Luther Burbank describes it as the largest berry grown; color, raspberry crimson. Strong plants. 15¢ each; 10 for $1.00.
MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY—Largest blackberry known, specimens measuring 2 to 2% inches long, flavor delicious, and when fully ripe is quite sweet. Should be grown on a trellis 6 to 8 feet apart. Strong plants. 15c each; 10 for $1.00.
HIMALAYA GIANT BLACKBERRY—Ripens after all other varieties are gone. The berries grow in bunches; the heaviest cropping berry known; very desirable for family use. Strong plants, 15¢ each; 10 for $1.25.
NEW BLACKBERRY—See page 6
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BLACKBERRY—PHENOMENAL
CURRANTS
RED CHERRY—Large, deep red. BLACK NAPLES—Berries large, black. 20c each; 10 plants, $1.50.
GOOSEBERRIES
SMITH’S—Improved, yellowish white.
DOWNING—Fruit roundish oval, whitish green.
OREGON CHAMPION—Berries large, brownish red. 25c each; 10 for $1.75.
RASPBERRIES
CUTHBERT—Best and largest raspberry grown. 10 plants, 60c; $4.00 per 100.
EASTERN BLACKCAP RASPBERRY—10c each; 10 for 75c.
SUPERLATIVE—A new sort, large fruit and very prolific. 25c each; $2.25 per 10.
NEW RASPBERRY—See page 6
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STRAWBERRY PLANTS
12 plants for 25c; 100 for $1.50; $8.00 per 1,000.
NEW OREGON (IMPROVED)
This is one of the finest and most satisfactory Straw- berries ever introduced. It always looks bright, fresh and attractive. The berry is very large, firm and handsome; rich, dark red, extending to the center. NTA The flavor is rich, sweet and delicious. For table use ty NM f A Wy is cannot be equaled, ripens very early and continues
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ORANGES
WASHINGTON NAVEL—The most profitable Orange grown; a regular bearer of large, lucious fruits of the most delicious flavor; the best variety for Cali- fornia.
Price, 3 to 4 feet, balled, $2.00 each. Price, 3 to 4 feet, naked roots, $1.50 each.
LEMONS
EUREKA—Favorite variety. Fruit medium size, sweet rind, abundant acid, fine flavor; heavy bearer.
Price, 3 to 4 feet, balled, $2.00 each. Price, 3 to 4 feet, naked roots, $1.50 each.
THE POMELO, OR GRAPE FRUIT
MARSH’S SEEDLESS—Said to be the best of Pomelo family. Seedless and sweet; eaten without sugar when fully matured.
Price, 3 to 4 feet, naked roots, $1.50 each.
ORANGE TREE 1 year— LEMON TREE—balled for balled for shipment shipment Imported from Holland in bales of 230 to 265 pounds Peat is spoken of as an organic soil; it is composed each; price per bale, $5.00. Sold in any quantities largely of vegetable matter, often as much as 97 per from 10 lbs. up, in sacks of 25 lbs. each 85c. cent. It is also a good fertilizer, having a large Peat is excellent for loosening up of hard and heavy amount of nitrogen, phosphorie acid, and potash. soils, potting of Ferns, Palms, and all plants where a We recommend the use of Peat for good results in
beautiful deep green color is required. It is free from your vegetable and flower garden. all insect pests. Price per ton on application.
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foes
The plants offered are ali strong and vigorous, hav- ing strong roots, and have been grown in the open ground for two years. They average in height from 18 inches to 3 feet, and will be furnished from Decem- ber 1, 1911, until about the middle of March, 1912, from the open ground, and from pots all summer.
NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES
BESSIE BROWN (Hybrid Tea)—Color pure white, sometimes faintly flushed pink; flowers large and of a shell shape. Price 35c.
CLIMBING MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT (Hybrid Tea)—A most wonderful Rose, an exact counter- part of that grand Rose, Madame Caroline Testout,
except that it is a vigorous climber; bright, clear }
pink in color. Price 35c.
CLIMBING PAPA GONTIER—This new climbing Rose is a sport of the well-known Tea Rose. Papa Gontier is a strong climber and is covered the whole season with the most elegant and fine fiery red crimson flowers of a long. pointed form, borne on long stiff, stem. The foliage is large and leathery and of great substance. Price, 2-year-old plants, 35c.
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI (Hybrid Tea)—Pure white, long, pointed buds; large, full flowers; free and constant bloomer. Price 35c.
GEN. McARTHUR (Hybrid Tea)—Color the most bril- liant shade of crimson, retaining its bvrilliancy when fully expanded; very sweet and easy to grow. Price 35c.
HONORABLE INA BINGHAM (Hybrid Tea)—Pink, deeply veinated, flowers semi-double, petals enor- mous; fine. Price 50c.
KILLARNEY (Hybrid Tea)—Flesh shaded white, flushed pale pink; very free, fine form and of good substance. Extra. Price 35c.
LADY ASHTOWN (Hybrid Tea)—A beautiful and dis- tinct variety, the blooms are large and full and of good substance; color a beautiful shade of rose, with yellow base and silvery pink reflex. Price 35C,
ROSE—KILLARNEY
LADY BATTERSEA (The Red Nephitos)—Lovely wine-red color; beautiful buds, free bloomer, and a strong grower. Price 35c.
MILDRED GRANT (Hybrid Tea)—Silvery white, edge of petals shaded and bordered with pink. Price 35¢.
MRS. EDWARD MAWLEY (Tea)—Bright carmine shaded salmon; very large, fine form, sweetly scented. Price 35c.
PINK CHEROKEE—This is a beautiful rose, color of a rich single pink flower, and a rapid climber. Price 35c.
Tea or Ever-blooming Roses
The most refined, and a class comprising the most of the ever-blooming Roses. They are highly prized and admired for their delicious fragrance and the ex- quisitely beautiful forms and colors of their flowers. In color they embrace all shades from the purest white to the brightest crimson, and from light straw to rich orange. The climate of California being peculiarly adapted to Roses, this family here revels in luxurious growth and bloom.
ADMIRAL DEWEY—Delicate daybreak blush; clear and distinct; flowers of perfect form and very
fragrant. Price 25c. BRIDE—White tinged with yellow; beautiful in bud. Price 25c.
BRIDESMAID—Bright pink, fine and full.
CATHERINE MERMET—Salmon rose; best. Price 25c.
CLARA WATSON—A large, beautiful rose; color sal- mon pink, blended with blush pink at the outer edge of petals and shading to yellow at center; a strong grower and profuse bloomer. Price 25c.
Price 25c. one of the
COUNTESS EVA STARKEMBERG—Long bud and fine double flower of great beauty; color creamy yellow, shading to ochre at center, and the bor. ders of the petals touched with rose. Price 25c.
DR. GRILL—Light rose, with coppery yellow center; beautiful in bud. Price 25c.
DUCHESS DE BRABANT—Rosy flesh, globular form, one of the best. Price 25c. .
ETOILE DE LYON —Rich, golden yellow, full and beautifully formed. Price 25c.
FRANCISCA KRUGER—Coppery yellow, shaded with peach; fine. Price 25c.
GENERAL DE TARTAR—Dark rose color, large and full; free blooming. Price 25c.
GOLDEN GATE—Rich creamy white, shaded amber yellow and satin pink; one of the best. Price 25c.
GRACE DARLING—Porcelain rose, shaded with crim- son; large and free. Price 25c.
LAURETTE—Creamy white, shaded with rose; flower large and full. Price 25c.
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Tea or Ever-blooming Roses— SOU. DE CATHERINE GUILLOT—An extra fine : variety, producing a long, pointed bud of the Continued color of ‘‘Austrian Copper’’; the open flower is
large and full and a wonderful combination of color; very fragrant and a free and easy grower. Price 25c.
SOU. DE LA MALMAISON—Pale flesh; a large, full rose; one of the best. Price 25c,
SUNSET—Color beautiful orange-tinted saffron; a fine rose of great merit. Price 25c.
EMPEROR OF MOROCCO—Deep, velvety maroon; distinct and beautiful. Price 25c.
EMPRESS OF INDIA—Dark crimson, sweet and full. Price 25c.
FISHER HOLMES—Brilliant crimson; the improved ‘¢Jacqueminot.’’ Price Z5e.
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT—Rich, velvety crimson, changing to scarlet. PYice 25c.
GLOIRE LYONAISE—A grand rose; color a creamy white, with chamois or salmon yellow center; very fragrant and free blooming; one of the best. Price 25c.
GLOIRE DE MARGOTTIN—Dazzling red, large and full; very fragrant; a strong grower; can be used as a climber. Price 25c.
GRUSS AN TEPLITZ—It is a fine, perfect sheet of rich crimson all summer; it is the richest, velvety crimson, shaded with brightest scarlet. Price 25c.
MADAME WELCHE
MADAME DE WATTERVILLE—White, shaded sal- mon and bordered bright rose. Price 25c.
MADAME FALCOT—Yellow buff deepened to orange; one of the best old roses. Price 25c.
MADAME HOSTE—Bright, clear yellow; very large, full and perfect in shape; fine. Price 25c.
MADAME LAMBARD—Rosy bronze, tinged with sal- mon and buff, shaded crimson; very beautiful. Price 25c.
MADAME WELCHE—Pale canary yellow, with dark orange center; long, pointed bud. Price 25c.
MAMAN COCHET—Color is deep, rosy pink, the in- ner side of the petal being a silver rose. Price 35c.
MAMAN COCHET (White)—Same as above, only pure white in color. Price 25c.
MARIE VAN HOUTTE—Color light lemon-yellow with a distinct line of pink, changing to deep red; beau- tiful. Price 25c.
PAPA GONTIER—Rosy crimson; buds of extra large size; one of the best roses for the garden. Price 25¢.
PEARLE DES JARDIN—F lower deep canary yellow, of great substance, and one of the best. Price 25c.
RAINBOW—Lovely pink color, streaked with crim- son; the best striped rose in cultivation. Price 25¢c.
RAINBOW IMPROVED—Resembles the former, ex- cept that the crimson is more distinct, being more profusely spotted and penciled; extra. Price 25c. B \ a
SAFRANO—The oldest ‘‘Tea Rose’’ in cultivation, P SN S but one of the best; buff color, shaded apricot. AW }
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Tea or Ever-blooming Roses—Continued
MABEL MORRISON—White, pink. Price 25c.
MAD. GABRIEL LUIZET—Clear, pale pink; a delicate, beautifully colored rose. Price 25¢.
MAGNA CHARTA—Bright with carmine. Price 25c.
MARGARET DICKSON—White, with pale flesh center; a grand rose. Price 25c.
MRS. JOHN LAING—Soft pink; large, finely shaped flower. Price 25c.
MRS. JOHN McLAREN (John McLaren)—A sport from the well-known rose, Magna Charta, with all the good habits of the same, but the flowers are of a lovely sil- very pink. Price 25c.
MRS. J. SHERMAN CRAWFORD—Deep, rosy pink, edge of petals slightly crimped. Price 25c.
PAUL NBEYRON—Dark rose of large size. Price 25c.
PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN—Rich, vel- vety crimson, passing to maroon. Price 25¢.
SOLEIL D’OR—Large, globular flowers, vary- ing in color from gold and orange to red- dish gold, shaded with nasturtium red. Price 25c.
ULRICH BRUNNER—Bricht cerise red; flow- ers large and full, of a globular form. Price 25c.
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pink, suffused
HYBRID ROSES
This family of Roses is remarkable for its continuous blooming qualities, as well as for its exquisite perfume.
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Rosy crimson, shaded scarlet. Price 25c.
ANTONE REVOIRE—Color rosy flesh on a yellow ground, shaded with a border of carmine; flow- ers of an immense size and plants of vigorous growth. Price 25c.
BELLE SIEBRECHT—Solid pink of the richest shade. Price 25c.
CALIFORNIA—A California seedling; its } rosy crimson shaded with lovely pink; and healthy foliage. Price 25c.
CUPE DE HEBE—Cup-shaped flower of lovely pink; very fragrant and sweet. Price 25c.
DUCHESS OF ALBANY, or RED LA FRANCE—Deep solid pink, not shaded. Price 25c.
HELEN CAMBIER—Free, vigorous growth and very free blooming; flowers of splendid substance and delightful shade of rich coppery yellow; buds full and firfi, lasting a long time when cut. Price 25c,
HELEN GOULD, or BALDWIN—An excellent variety, with large, full flowers, of fine form; the color is a warm, rosy crimson; a very free bloomer. Price 35¢.
JUBILEE—A fine, dark red, hardy rose, pure red in its deepest tone, shading to deep crimson red, and velvety, maroon-red in the depths of the petals. Price 25c.
color is strong
LA FRANCE
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA—Strong grower,
producing grand, pure white flowers. Price 25c.
LA FRANCE—Deep, silvery rose, large and full; very fragrant. Price 25c.
LA FRANCE OF ’89—Strong and healthy growth; color of flowers is a dark rose, shaded crimson. Price 25c.
LA TOSCA—Color very light pink, almost white; strong grower. Price 25c.
MAD. CAROLINE TESTOUT—Clear pink; extra.
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MAD. ABEL CHATENAY—Flowers large and full, petals recurved and a beautiful, creamy
shaded vermilion and salmon. Price 25c.
MES. ROBERT GARRETT—Large flowers and fine foliage; buds long and pointed, opening beautifully; color a glowing shell-pink, very deep in the center. Price 25c.
SOU. DU PRES. CARNOT—This is a superb new rose in every way; the flowers are large, full and double, exquisitely shaped and with heavy, thick, and shell-like petals; color a new delicate rosy blush, shaded deeper to the center of the flower; long, pointed buds. Price 25c.
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GOLD OF OPHIR—Salmon and fawn shaded with copper. Price 25c.
LA MARQUE—Pure white; it is the best white climb- ing rose. Price 25c.
MAD. SCHMIDT—A very strong-growing, climbing rose; color dark orange-yellow; very large and full; one of the best. Price 25c.
MARSHAL NEIL—Beautiful deep yellow; full and globular. Price 35c.
REINE MARIE HENRIETTE—Cherry red; large, full flower. Price 25c.
‘A SAN RAFAEL (Beauty of Glazenwood)—Color Nan-
BLANCHE MOREAU—Pure
white. Price 25c.
CRIMSON GLOBE—Deep crimson. Price 25c. EUGENE DE SAVOIE—Soft pink. Price 25c.
ZENOBIA—Satin Rose. Price 25c.
Climbing Roses
Climbing or Pillar Roses are now in great variety, and, as with other families of Roses, new colors and improved habits have been introduced, so that from pure white to crimson may be procured for covering pillars, trellises, trees, buildings, ete.
BARDOU JOB—Rich crimson, semi-double; beautiful, Price 25c.
BEAUTY OF EUROPE—Golden yellow, shaded apri-
cot; large and full flower; one of the best. Price 25¢.
BANKSIA YELLOW—Small flower of canary yellow color. Price 25c.
CHEROKEE—Double. Price 25c.
CHEROKEE—Single, pure white, cup shaped. Price
25¢.
CLIMBING BRIDESMAID—A strong, rapid grower and free bloomer; clear, dark pink, a superb variety. Price 25c.
CLIMBING DEVONIENSIS—Creamy white, with pale yellow center. Price 25c.
CLIMBING KAISERIN (Mrs. Robert Perry)—A strong, rapid climber without a weak spot, and throwing up shoots 10 to 15 feet high in a single season; the flowers are grand, of pure white color,
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keen yellow, suffused with salmon, changing to
yellow. Price 25c.
(Climbing Cecil Brunner)—New. This is a sport of that famous rose, ‘‘ Cecil Brun- ner,’’ and is identical with it except that it is a strong climber, throwing up shoots 10 to 12 feet high in a single season. The flowers are very fragrant and of a lovely salmon-pink, with dark center, and are produced in great abundance all the season. Price 25c.
WM. ALLEN RICHARDSON—Deep yellow; one of the favorite climbing roses. Price 25c.
Rambler Roses
AGLAIR (Yellow Rambler)—The color is a decided yellow. Price 25c.
BABY RAMBLER (Madame N. Levavasseur)—Dwarf, ever-blooming, crimson rambler; flowers in large clusters of bright crimson. Price 25c.
CRIMSON RAMBLER—Dark crimson. Price 25c.
PINK RAMBLER—A sport from the Crimson Rambler, which is identical with its parent; color light salmon-rose, shaded with pink. Price 25c.
and of great substance, and are produced on long, 4 ;
stiff stems. Price 25c.
CLIMBING CAPTAIN CHRISTY—Fleshy pink, shad- ing towards white. Price 25c.
CLIMBING LA FRANCE—Somewhat darker in color than the ‘‘La France.’’ Price 25c.
CLIMBING NEPHITOS—Flowers very large; buds long and pointed; color purest white; plants of strong vigorous growth. Price 35c.
CLIMBING PEARLE DES JARDIN—Deep yellow; buds large and highly fragrant. Price 25c. CLIMBING CLOTHILDE SOUPERT—A rich, creamy
white, sometimes tinted with blush; a very free
bloomer. Price 25c. CLIMBING WOOTON—This is a sport of that fam- ous rose, ‘‘Sou. de Wooton,’’ and is identical
with it, except that it is a strong climber; the flowers are large, full, and regular, with thick leathery petals, and are bright magenta-red, pass- ing to violet crimson. Price 25c, GAINSBOROUGH—Delicately tinted flesh, white; very large flower. Price 25c.
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CECIL BRUNNER—Charming variety; salmon-pink,
with darker center. Price 25c. PERLE D’OR—Nankeen yellow, with orange center; very beautiful. Price 25c.
WICHURIANA ROSES ROSA WICHURIANA (The Memorial Rose)—The flowers are produced in lavish profusion in clusters; color single, pure, white, with golden yellow. Price 25c.
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How and When to Spray
PLANTS | 1st Application 2d Application
After the blossoms have formed, but be- fore they open, Bor- deaux and Paris green.
Canker! Spray before buds codling start, using copper scab. sulphate solution.
APPLE worm, moth,
CHERRY — Rot,| Before buds start,) When fruit has set,
aphis, eurculio|juse copper sulphate|Bordeaux. and slug. solution. For aphis, aphine. CURRANT —Worms,} As soon as worms| If they reappear, mildew. are seen, Horicum. jrepeat, adding Bor-
deaux for mildew.
In 10 to 14 days, repeat with both.
GOOSEBERRY — Mildew, worms.
As leaves Bordeaux.
open,
GRAPE—Flea-beetle, fungous diseases.
Before buds burst,} When first leaves copper sulphate solu-jare half grown, Bor- tion aphine. deaux.
NURSERY STOCK— Fungous diseases.
PEACH, APRICOT—! Before buds swell,} As soon as fruit Leaf-curf, curculio,|copper sulphate solu-|has set, Bordeaux. mildew and rot. tion.
When buds Bordeaux.
burst,| Repeat at intervals
PEAR—Leaf blight, scab, psylla codling moth.
Before buds start,) Within a week and/copper sulphate solu-jafter blossoms fall, tion. Bordeaux.
PLUM—Black knot,}| As buds start, cop-| When fruit has set.
rot and all fungous|per sulphate solution.|Bordeaux. diseases, curculio. Sut out knot and urn.
QUINCE—Leaf and| Before buds start, fruit spot, rot.
When fruit has set, copper sulphate solu-|Bordeaux.
tion. RASPBERRY, Cut out badly dis-/When new canes are BLACKBERRY— eased canes. Spray|one foot high, spray
Anthracnose, rust. |with copper sulphate|with Bordeaux mix- before growth starts.|ture.
ROSE—Mildew, black) Mildew, spot, red aphis.
Hammond| Black spot. Spray spider,|Grape Dust and Cop-|plants once a week
per Sulphate Solu-|with weak copper sulphate.
3d Application
Within a week after blossoms have fallen, Bordeaux and Paris green.
10 to 12 days later, if signs of rot ap- pear, repeat.
If worms still trouble, pyrethrum or hellebore.
10 to 14 days later, sulphide of potas- sium on English va- rieties.
As soon as fruit has set, repeat.
of 10 to 14 days.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 12 repeat.
days later,
10 to 12 repeat.
days later,
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 12 days later, weak copper sulphate solution.
Red spider. Aphine to under side of foli- age.
4th Application
10 to 14 days later, repeat.
10 to 12 days later, copper sulphate solu- tion, weak.
10 to 14 days later, repeat if necessary.
10 to 14 days later, Bordeaux mixture if disease is present.
10 to 12 days later, repeat.
10 to 16 days later, Bordeaux.
10 to 20 days later, Bordeaux.
10 to 20 days later, Bordeaux.
When erop is gath- ered remove old canes, thin new ones and spray with Bor- deaux mixture.
Aphis. Aphine.
5th Application
10 to 14 days later, Bordeaux or weak copper sulphate,
Repeat if necessary.
If mildew persists after crop is gath- ered, Bordeaux.
If necessary, very weak copper sulphate solution.
If rot persists, use very weak copper sulphate solution every 5 to 7 days.
10 to 16 days later, Bordeaux.
Weak copper sul- phate solution, as is necessary.
Bordeaux or copper sulphate solution, as necessary.
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To have a Successful Garden it is essential to KEEP YOUR PLANTS FREE FROM BUGS
Insecticides
APHINE, the insecticide that kills plavt lice of every kind. 4% pint 25c; 1% pint 40c; pint 65c; gallon $2.50.
FUNGINE, an infallible remedy for mildew, rust, bench rot and other fungi affecting flowers and vegetables. YY pint 40c; 1 pint 65c; gallon $2.50.
BORDEAUX MIXTURE in pulp, for use on potatoes, ap- ples, tomatoes, grapes, pears, roses, peaches, plums and cherries. Quart can in pulp, ready for imme- diate dilution, 60c.
HAMMOND’S ‘‘HORICUM,’’ for fall or spring use. This preparation is lime, sulphur and salt, making a concentrated poly-sulphide of calcium. The salt adds to the adhesive properties, but the destruc- tiveness to scale life lies in the calcium sulphide. Aside from its ability to destroy San Jose scale, Horicum is a fungicide, preventing the free devel- opment of fungoid troubles. By grading your dilu- tion you make it any desired strength for any use. 1 pint 35c; quart 65c.
THRIP JUICE kills scale, thrip, mealy bug; dilutes 40 to 100 times. 1% pint 40c.
SULPHO TOBACCO SOAP, insecticide for plants, flow- ers, shrubs, trees, dogs and poultry. 3 oz. pkg. 10c; 8 oz. pkg. 20c.
ARSENATE OF LEAD, for codling moth, canker worm, tent caterpillar, cherry slug, currant worm, potato beetles, gypsy moth, fall web worm, etc. Pound jar 35c.
COPPER SOLUTION, for mildew and blight, and rust on fruit, flowers and vegetables; dilute 100 times with water. Quart tin 85c.
CALIFORNIA SOAP WASH, for washing trees and destroying all insects on the bark. Excellent for San Jose scale. Mixed at the rate of 4% pound to 5 gallons of water, it will rid cabbage, rose bushes, peach trees, etc., of aphides. Package 15c.
FLOUR OF SULPHUR, for dusting on all kinds of plants affected with mildew. Pound 10c; 3 pounds 25c; 10 pounds 60c.
TOBACCO DUST—If dusted on while the foliage is moist, it destroys rose lice, cabbage and turnip
fleas, ete. Spread upon the ground, it keeps off all earth insects. Pound 10c; 5 pounds 35c; 10 pounds 60ce.
NICTONE, a powerful insect and parasite destroyer, kills aphides and other insects. Small size 35c; large size 50c.
GRAPE DUST—Very efficient in destroying mildews and preventing blights. 5 pound package 50c. HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT—Thoroughly reliable in
killing currant worms, potato bugs, cabbage worms,
chicken lice, sow bugs, etc. 1 pound 20c, by mail 40c; 5 pounds 40c.
CALIFORNIA AIR SLACK LIME, for destroying slugs and sow bugs. 5 pound pkg. 25c.
Garden Requisites
BELLOWS—For dusting, 75c to $3.00 each.
CANES, JAPANESE BAMBOO—6 feet, 50c per dozen.
FORKS—For digging and spading. $1.00 to $1.50.
GRAFTING WAX—\),-lb. pkg. 10c.
GRASS HOOKS or SICKLES—50c.
HEDGE SHEARS—$2.50 to $3.00.
HOES—Draw or Corn. 50c.
HOEHS—Warren. 75c to $1.00.
HOES—Sceuffles or Dutch. 70c.
HOSE NOZZLE—Oakland. 50c.
HOSE NOZZLE—Mystic. 40c.
HOSE NOZZLE—Little Dandy. 10c.
HOSE NOZZLE—Brass Rose. 60c.
HOSE MENDERS—\,-in., wooden. 3 for 10c.
HOSE MENDERS—Y,-in., wooden. 3 for 10c.
HOSE MENDERS—Cooper, % and ™% in. 10c¢; doz. $1.00.
HOSE MENDERS—10c.
HOSE WASHERS—5c doz.
KNIFE—Propagating, pointed blade, ebony handle, ivory wedge. $1.00 each. KNIFE—Budding, ivory handle. $1.00 each.
KNIFE—Pruning. 75c to $1.25.
RAFFIA—For tying. Pound 20c; 10 pounds $1.50. Write for prices on larger quantities. MOSS—Best Oregon, selected. Pound 10c; 100 pounds $5.00,
GOPHER TRAPS—Maccabees beats them each; $2.50 per dozen.
MOLE TRAP—Reddick. $1.00 each.
all. 25¢
LAWN SPRINKLER—Fountain brass. $1.00. LAWN SPRINKLER—Cheap but good. 35c. TROWELS—WNever-Break. 10c. TROWELS—Maynard hand forged. 75c.
ENGLISH GARDEN SPUD—For rooting out dande- lion, yellow dock, thistle, ete. RAKES—Steel bow, best garden rake.
12 tine $1.00. VINEYARD HOOKS—For working heavy soils. $1.00.
SPADES—D handle. $1.00.
SPADES—Long handle. 90c.
HAND GARDEN FORKS—35c.
PRUNING SHEARS—75c to $3.00.
WEEDERS—Excelsior. 10c.
WEEDERS—Long handle. 50c.
SPRAYERS—Rome, for spraying plants, chicken nests, ete. 50c.
10 tine 75c;
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LABELS FOR POT TREES AND GARDEN
Unpainted Painted oe — Oe Per100. Per 1000. Per 1000. f eas mneauey eee owes _— : Sian tron Wire 2. $0.20 $1.25 $1.50 ba _ “aes q 3% in., Copper Wire ........ 30 1.75 2.00 : 3 See, ot Labels... 20 1.00 1.35 Lom ef G sa Pot Labels -.... 20 1.20 1.65 _ - 10 in., Garden Labels .... 75 6.25 i ;
“Baby Fountain. High Grade Fertilizer ..2.923.2°82.38 gugrerre™ CALIFORNIA DRESSING Seppe ee
For lawns, roses, shrubs, etc., will surely make your plants grow. Guaranteed to contain Phosphoric Acid (Bone Superphosphate).............. 12.00%
Phosphoric Acid, Soluble and Available.............. 8.00% Equal to Bone Phosphate of Lime........................26.16% SURE DEATH. Nitrogen from Bone and Blood, 2.15%; Nitro- DED ESQ ea MS 0 ee Se se ee 4.15% lsiduateaeWeas) NMI ONT A cc es eee 5.00% WMienaciemoreieOiasiy oo. wee Ee ee 3.16% PERM ASIN TG) en ee 2.00%
Is sure to kill, easy to use, cheap, and will kill ten gophers where traps and other devices get one. All experienced gopher fighters find poisoning the best method, but it must combine three points. Something that they will eat, it must be thoroughly poisoned, must_ be placed where they will get it. This sounds simple, but it is a difficult combination to produce.
Gophergo does it. Try it. If it doesn’t do the work,
Very simple in construction. Cannot rust or get out your dealer is authorized to return your money. of order. Will not injure the lawn. Requires only It is sold in cans, 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $2.50. The ordinary pressure of water. Price $1.00 each. large can will kill 800 to 1000 gophers.
STANDARD SPRAY PUMP
As used with Bucket, Knansack, Tank or Barrel for Spraying Orchards, Gardens, Vineyards, White- washing, Disinfecting Chicken House, Killing Vermin on Stock. ‘“‘THE BEST AND MOST POWERFUL PIECE OF LOW-PRICED SPRAYING APPARATUS ON THE MARKET TODAY.’’
MADE ENTIRELY OF BRASS.
With two solid brass ball valves. No leather suckers or washers. No castings to rust.
No leaking joints.
No lost motion.
Nothing to get out of order.
WARRANTED TO PURCHASER FOR FIVE YEARS. Price $4.50.
THE NEW WAY.
Showing the Standard Pump attached to barrel with 30 feet of hose, enabling the operator to walk around without moving the barrel, covering the entire tree from the ground without the use of elevated platforms, etc. An ideal orchard sprayer at small cost.
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