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WHEN TO PLANT WHAT TO PLANT HOW TO PLANT
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Our Store is as Close to You as Your Mailman or Your Telephone
FREE DELIVERY— BY PARCELS POST OR EXPRESS— WITHIN 100 MILES
This year we introduce a new feature of our Flower Department — one that we feel sure will be enthusiastically received by our many customers. If you live within 100 miles of San Jose — PHONE OR TELEGRAPH YOUR ORDERS FOR CUT FLOWERS, FLORAI DESIGNS, ETC., AT OUR EXPENSE. SEND YOUR MESSAGE “COLLECT”. We will fill your orders immediately upon receipt and will Prepay the Delivery by Parcels Post or Express. Remember — we are as close to you as your mailman or your telephone.
View Showing a Corner of Our Flower Store
IF you want a beautiful bouquet for decorating your home, church, or club room; if you want floral decorations for a wedding; if you want a box of flowers sent to a friend on a birthday occasion or at Christmas; or if you want a floral design of any kind; write, phone, or wire the Chas. C. Navlet Co., Floral Artists. _ .
No matter where you live, you can buy cut flowers, floral designs, etc. from us just as satisfactorily as if you lived within
a block or two of our big beautiful Flower Store. Our prices are positively the lowest that can be quoted, because we grow all our
own stock and there is no waste in our business — we sell everything we grow; plants, flowers, seed, and all.
Department of Floral Designs
We Make No Charge For Packing and We Guarantee all Orders to Arrive in Good Condition
We suggest that you leave the selection of flowers to us, as each month has its best varieties and we are always desirous of
giving our customers the very best and the very most for their money. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR LETTERING. In ordering,
please state whether for young or elderly person. All floral designs sent by express, purchaser to pay delivery except as above stated.
FLORAL ANCHOR
Small Size $1.00
FLORAL ANCHOR
16 inches $3.00
FLORAL ANCHOR
On stand, 36 inches high $7.00
FLORAL VACANT CHAIR
44 inches high $7.00
FLORAL BROKEN COLUMN
46 inches high $7.00
FLORAL CRESCENT AND STAR
36 inches high $5.00
FLORAL FLAT CROSS
20 inches high $3.00
The above pieces can be furnished in you want to pay, and we will regulate the
Cemetery Vases, made of galvanized tin, _ =~ - - — -- --- - -
Cemetery Vases, large size, made of galvanized tin, painted green, 20c each $2.00 per dozen.
SEND CASH WITH YOUR ORDER — OTHERWISE WE WILL SHIP C. O. D.
FLORAL STANDING CROSS
36 inches high $5.00
FLORAL GATES AJAR
40 inches high $7.00
FLORAL HARP
44 inches high ,$7.00
FLORAL HEART
16 inches high $3.00
FLORAL HEART
On stand, 36 inches high $5.00
FLORAL LYRE
36 inches high $7.00
FLORAL PALL
Covering of Flowers for Casket, nicely
boxed $25.00 to $75.00
smaller or larger sizes than we have listed, size accordingly.
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FLORAL PILLOW
28 inches by 18 inches $5.00
FLORAL SCROLL OF HONOR
On easel, 46 inches high $7.00
SICKLE AND SHEAF OF WHEAT
Floral Sickle and Sheaf of Wheat, 18 in.. $3.00
SICKLE AND SHEAF OF WHEAT
Floral Standing Sickle and Sheaf of
Wheat, 40 inches high $7.00
FLORAL STAR
Small size $1.00
FLORAL STAR
16 inches $3.00
If a different size is wanted, tell us how much
hold an ordinary bouauet, 15c each — $1.50 doz.
SAN JOSE. CALIF.
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Department of Floral Designs [Cont.]
we make no charge for careful packing. All floral orders are
Please remember that take no risk.
FLORAL STAR
On stand 36 in. high
FLORAL EASTERN STAR
Floral Eastern Star, for Eastern Star
Lodge, 18 in $5.00
FLORAL BROKEN WHEEL
Floral Broken Wheel, on Easel, 40 in. high $7.00
FLORAL WREATH
18 in. diameter $3.00
FLORAL WREATH
On Easel, 36 in. high $5.00
CASKET BOUQUETS
Casket Bouquets of choice flowers. .$1.00 up
SHEAF OF WHEAT
With flowers and bow of illusion $1.25 to $7.00
WICKER BASKET
Of Choice Flowers, tastefully arranged..
$2.50 up
WREATH OF AUTUMN LEAVES
Wreath of Autumn Leaves, with or without flowers on side; will last two months $4.00
WREATH OF MAGNOLIA LEAVES
Wreath of Magnolia Leaves, autumn color, with or without flowers on side; will last six months $5.00 up
guaranteed to arrive in good condition. You
For Weddings
We make a specialty of bouquets, showers, sprays and floral decora- tions for weddings. In even a sim- ple bouquet you will notice the ar- tistic touch that only true floral art- ists can impart.
WEDDING BELL, 16 by 18 inches, $7.00.
BRIDAL BOUQUETS at $2.50 up. BRIDESMAIDS BOUQUETS at $2.00
up.
SHOWERS to rest on the arm; also round shower bouquets with rib- bon, $5.00 up.
$5.00
Cut Flowers
While we deliver free only within a radius of 100 miles; never- theless we include with ALL flower orders enough beautiful ferns and extra flowers to cover the cost of transportation.
CARNATIONS
White, Red or Pink — Very Choice Per doz. 75c
(Xmas Price $1.50 per doz.)
VIOLETS
From October 1st to March 1st 15c per bunch — 2 for 25c
(Xmas Price 35c per bunch)
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY
(Not made up) $1.00 oer dozen
(In bouquets) per dozen $1.50
ROSES
White, Pink or Red — Choice Flowers Per dozen $1.00, $1.50
(Xmas Price $1.50, $2.50 per dozen)
EASTER LILIES
For Easter, selected flowers, long stems per doz. $1.50, $3.00, $4.00, $6.00
CALLA LILIES
Choice Per doz 75c
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
White or yellow, long stems — Pink, Red — Choice per doz. $2.00
SMILAX STRINGS
4 to 6 feet per doz. $2.00
HUCKLEBERRY
Long sprays for decoration purposes
Per dozen sprays 25c
BOUQUETS
Of assorted flowers in season $1.00 and up
Flowers for Decoration Day
This is a list that will stand shipping a long distance. Flowers are gathered the day of shipment and guaranteed to reach destination in perfect condition.
Carnations — Extra choice, White, red or Pink Per dozen 75c
Roses — Extra choice, White, Red or Pink Per dozen 75c, $1.00
Sweet Peas — Selected colors, or White, Pink, Lavender or Red Per bunch 25c
Calla Lilies Per dozen 75c
Easter Lilies Per dozen $1.50 to $3.00
Marguerites — White or Yellow Per bunch 25c
Gladiolus— White Per dozen 75c
Huckleberry green 12 sprays for 25c
Growing Roses in Cans Delivery
A new idea that makes it easy to grow Roses in Nevada and other sections where the cold winters make it difficult to start Roses in the ordinary way. And in California and other Coast states, they can be planted in the fall, or any time of the year. You plant, rose, can and all in the ground. The can soon rusts away and the Rose keeps on growing and blooming. No setbacks and loss of time, as when the bushes are planted in their dormant state. Where the winters are very cold, the chief trouble is in starting the plants, early enough to enable them to get well established before the succeeding winter. These grow- ing Roses can be set out in early spring and once established they will not freeze. NO CHARGE FOR CAREFUL PACKING For full description see Pages 51, 52, 53, 54, 55.
Killarney Brilliant, cerise 75c
Lady Hillingdon, saffron yellow 75c
La France, silvery rose 50c
Rainbow, coral oink.. 50c
Dorothy Perkins, shell pink 50c
White Killarney, v-axy white 50c
Aaron Ward, coppery orange SOc
Cecile Brunner, rose pink 50c
Caroline Testout, shimmery rose 50c
Harry Kirk, canary yellow SOc
Reine Marie Henriette, cherry red 50c
W. R. Smith, ivory white 50c
Lady Battersea, cherry crimson 50c
Perle de Jardin, golden yellow SOc
Single Pink Cherokee, shell pink 50c
Edward Mawley, brilliant crimson .50c
White American Beauty, matchless white 5®c
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We offer many other varieties in addition to the above. Ask us about
Blooming Roses in Cans By Express or Freight
your favorites.
- Including 75c Varieties — Our Selection Purchaser to Pay Transportation — Labeled
$5
One-half of Above Collection for $2.75 — By express or Freight.
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Upper Left — One of Our Rose Fields. Upper Right — A section of one of our propagation houses, showing 50,000 carnation cuttings, be- ing rooted for the first planting. Lower left — This shows how we grow carnation plants in immense quantities for cuttings. Lower right — A field of dahlias at one of our nurseries.
Introducing Our 1917 Catalog and Planters’ Guide
One of the first things our customers and friends will notice this year is that there are fewer pages in our catalog. And one
of the next things they will notice with agreeable surprise is that in spite of the high prices that everywhere prevail the prices
we quote in this book are practically the same throughout as last year! The price of paper stock, ink, etc., has almost doubled in the past twelve months and to put out a book of 112 pages, our former size, would have been an excessive expense, and would
have compelled us to increase our prices on seeds, plants, trees etc. So by eliminating some of the larger illustrations and condensing
some of the description, we have been able to offer a more complete listing than ever before — in fewer pages — and at astoundingly low prices. We believe this effort of ours will be warmly appreciated by our customers. Compare our prices with the lowest you can find anywhere else, and then remember that our stock is all just exactly as we represent it to be. We value the confidence and trade of our thousands of customers too highly to attempt to hold down prices by lowering the standard of quality that we have so carefully maintained through all the years that this business has been growing. We are in a better position this year than ever to serve you satisfactorily. We thank you for your past business and will endeavor to merit its continuance. Be assured that we value your orders, whether they be large or small. We are sincere and earnest when we tell you that we are as anxious to have you pleased with your purchases as you are yourself.
Information to Read Before You Order
/\_J „ We strive to fill all orders within a day or
Valuer E.ariy two after they reach us, but this is frequently made impossible by a great rush of business about planting-time. Do not wait until you need your seeds, plants, bulbs, etc., before ordering, but anticipate planting-time and place your order as early as possible.
[ T , *. J _ Please use our Order Blanks, whenever
aTO W lO VJ’raer available, carefully filling in blank spaces and enclosing payment for full amount of order. Be sure to write plainly your Name, Postoffice, County, State, Street and house number or R. F. D., where you get your mail, with directions if stock is to be shipped to some other town. Do not write letters on same sheets with orders.
In making remittances you may send small
£\CHllLlall(.cS amounts in one- or two-cent stamps (lc pre- ferred), Postoffice or Express Moneyorders, or Bank drafts (they need not be registered). Cash should always be sent by registered mail.
Pr»cfrr»nifl lw Mail We Pa7 the postage on seeds by the
Jl OS li.pc!.l!U uy iYliOlU packet, ounce, quarter pound, and half
pound; and on plants and other stock where so indicated in the catalog. In ordering stock sent by mail, please remember that parcels post shipments are limited to 50 pounds in weight and a volume measuring only 72 inches combined in length and girth.
This applies to 150 miles or less. The weight is limited to 20 pounds at greater distances.
FvrtrPftC Tt is best to order plants and all
LiApicss i iciciicu nursery stock by express as stock, if goods are miscarried or damaged, they can be more easily traced and the damage made right.
Oil** All orders are guaranteed to arrive in
vui vjuuoi ctJUlcc good condition. In this way you are protected against loss. Any error of ours will be cheerfully
rectified and if nursery stock arrives in bad condition the order
will be refilled without charge. Return any such shipment to us immediately at our expense.
i**” .ae !-»/-!.»-» We can answer communica-
r oreigm correspondents — tions in Fre„Ch, German,
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. These languages may be used in writing to us, in making out orders, etc.
Premium Notice-
25c WORTH EXTRA FOR EACH $1.86 ORDER. Unless otherwise stated, each dollar you send us for Plants by the single Plant, or Plants by the dozen, entitles you to 25c worth extra; that is, if you select Plants amounting to $1.00 you may select 25c worth more, for which we make no charge.
$1.00 order of Flower Seed by the Packet entitle,. you to 25c worth free, in addition to the dollar’s worth, or, $1.25 for $1.00.
$1.00 order of Vegetable Seeds, by the Packet, entitles you to
25c worth, in addition to the dollar’s worth; or, $1.25 for $1.00.
KT_ P«orr.n1Tn Is given with Bulbs, Rose Bushes, Fruit
r reimum Trees, Ornamental Trees, Berry Plants,
Potatoes, etc., or with any Plants when bought by the hundred.
I nw PnrPS Most seedsmen, nurserymen and florists do not
J-iOW Trlbca raise the stock and seeds they sell. Some of
them sell seeds and yet never see the plants from which the seed in taken. Some sell flowers and never see the plants growing. Others buy at wholesale and sell at retail, and the buyer pays at least two profits — often three. Not so with us. We are Nursery- men, Seed Growers and Florists. We raise all our own products, and we sell direct to the consumer, with just one profit added — and that a small one. That is why we can sell you everything you need much less than you would pay others for the same thing.
This is the reason we have built up one of the biggest mail order plants, seed and bulb business of its kind in the world. The fact that we sell better goods for less money is known and recognized everywhere.
A Inuifa flAn When you come to San Jose we would
- *n in Vila lion like to have you call on us. Our beautiful
Flower and Seed Store is located at 20 and 22 East San Fernando street. Our City Sales Yard is on Prevost street, between San Sal- vador and William streets.
Our R of pronrpe The best references we have are the
VUI ivci^ciitco thousands of people who have bought
from us in the past. If you have bought from us before, you
know we are reliable and do just as we agree. If not, ask your neighbor, ask any bank or business house in San Jose, and they will tell you we are an old established, reliable house. Best of all, send us your order and the goods will satisfy you.
INDEX CONTINUED FROM OPPOSITE PAGE
Vegetable Seeds 19-30
Velvet Flower S 40
Verbenas S 40, P 5C
Veronica Andersonii
Varigata ..In. Bk. Cv.
Veronica Imperialis
Inside Back Cover
Violets S 40, P 56
Virginia Creeper S 40, P 57
alnut Trees 18
™ Walnut (Ornamen- tal) 64
Wallflower S 40, P 59
Wandering Jew P 59
Washington Robusta.S64
Water Cress S 22
Watermelons S 24
Wax Plant P 58
Weeding Hook 12
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Weigelia ...In. Bk. Cover
Whale Oil Soap 63
Wheel Plow and Cul- tivator 12
White Clover. .In. Bk. Cv. Whitlavia S 40
Wild Cherry S 64
Wind Flower ■ P 41
Wire Vine P 58
Wistaria S 40, P 58
^innia S 40, P 56
“S” FOR SEEDS; “P” FOR PLANTS;
Page
Abronia S 32
Abutilon S 32
Acacia S 64, T 64
Achyranthus P 59
Acroclinium S 32
Agapanthus B 61
Ageratum S 32, P 41
Air Plant, Japanese.. P 9
Alfalfa ; S 31
Almond, Flowering
Inside Back Cover
Almond Trees 18
Alternanthera P 59
Alyssum S 32
Amaranthus S 32
Amaryllis • . B 61
Ampelopsis Veitchii..P 57
Anagalis S 32
Anemone B 62
Anemone Japonica ..P 41
Anise S 31
Antirrhinum . . .S 40, P 59
Apple Trees 16
Apricot Trees 16
Argemone S 38
Aromatic and Medicinal
Herb Seeds 31
Aromatic Lantana ...S35
Artichoke S 19. P 30
Arsenate of Lead 63
Ash T 64
Asparagus S 19, P 30
Asparagus S 32
Asters S 33, P 41
Australian Pea Vine
S 32, P 57
Australian Bye Grass S 31 Australian Salt Bush S 31
Babv’s Breath S 32
Bachelor’s Button S 32
Babv’s Breath S 32
Bachelor’s Button ...S32
Balloon Vine S 32
Balsam S 32
Bargain Offers 10-11
Bartonia Aurea S 32
Basil _ S 31
Baskets, Hanging .. 63
Beans S 20
Beet S 10
Begonias S 32, B 61
Begonia Vernon P 41
Bermuda Grass S 31
Bermuda Lily B 61
Berries 13-14-15
Berrv Bargain B 10
Birch T 64
Blackberries P 13
Blanket Flower S 35
Bleeding Heart B 61
Blue Grass. K^ntuckv ... Inside Back Cover
Borage S 31
Bordeaux Mixture 63
Borecole or Kale S 19
Boston Iw S 32, B 57
Bougainvillea P 57
Box Tree In. Bk. Cover
Brachvcome S 40
Bridal Veil P 9
Broccoli S 19
Broom In. Bk. Cover
Browalia S 32
Brussels Sprouts S 19
Buhach 63
Bulbs — For Fall Plant- ing B 62
Bulb Garden Bargain.. 11
Bulbs, Spring and Sum- mer Flowering 61
Burbank Cherry Trees. 16
Burr Cloyer S 31
Byronopsis S 32
Cabbage S 21, P 30
Cabbage, Turnip-
rooted S 22
Cactus S 32
Caladium B 61
Calceolaria S 32
Calendula S 32
California Ban S 64
California Bonpv S 38
California Privet S 64
California Privet
Inside Back Cover
Calla Lilies B 61
Callionsis S 34. P 59
Camellia. .. .In. Bk. Cover
Canarv Bird Vine S 34
Candytuft S 34
Cannas S 34, P 41
Canterburv Bells
S 34, P 43
Canterburv Bells
(Dwarf) P 59
Caraway S 31
Carnation S 34, P42-43
Carnation Bargain ...Pll
Carrots S
Castor Bean .S 34
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Catalpa T 64
Catchfly S 34
Catmint S 31
Catnip S 31
Cauliflower S 21, P 30
Celery S 22, P 30
Celosia S 34
Centaurea S 34, P 43
Centaurea Candidissima
P 48
Cherry Trees 16
Chervil S 31
Chestnut Trees 18
Chicory S 22
Chives 31, P 30
Chrysanthemums ..P 44-45 Chrysanthemum Bargain
P 10
Chrysanthemum Mar- guerite P 59
Cigar Plants P 59
Cineraria S 34, P 43
Cinnamon Vine .P 57, B 61
Clematis S 34, P 57
Climbing Plants and
Vines 57-58
Cobaea Scandens
S 34, P 58
Cockscumb S 34
Coleus S 34, P 43
Collards S 21
Corchorus Japonica ...
Inside Back Cover
Coreopsis S 34
Coriander S 31
Corn Salad S 22
Cosmos S 34, P 43
Cow Peas S 31
Crabapple Trees 16
Crabapple, Flowering
Inside Back Cover
Crape Myrtle |
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Inside Back |
Cover |
Cress |
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Crocus |
...B 62 |
Cucumbers |
. . . S 23 |
Cup and Saucer Vine.. |
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. . . P 58 |
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Currants |
. .P 14 |
Cut Flowers |
.... 1 |
Cyclamen |
..B 61 |
Cyperus Papyrus . |
..B 61 |
Cypress, Monterey |
Inside Back Cover Cypress Vine S 34
fl'V'iffodils B 62
Dahlia ..S 34, P 46-47
Dahlia Bargain B 10
Daisy S 35, P 48
Daisy, Alaska ..S 40, P 56
Daisy, Transvaal P 9
Dandelion S 22
Daphne In. Bk. Cover
Date Palm S 64
Datura S 35
Delphinium S 35, P 48
Deutzia Crenata
.....Inside Back Cover
Deutzia Lemoinei
Inside Back Cover
Dewberry P 13
Digitalis S 55, P 48
Dill P 30-31
Dried Blood, Pure 63
Dusty Miller P 48
Taster Lily ..B61
Echeveria P 59
Egg Plant S 22, P 30
Egyptian Wheat S 9
Elm T 64
Endive S 22
Eschscholtzia S 38
Eucalyptus S 64, T 64
Eupatorium P 59
parm Seeds S 31
1 Fennell 31
Ferns 60
Fern Balls, Japanese .. 60
Fertilizers 63
Feverfew S 35
Ficus Repens P 58
Field Corn S 22
Field Peas S 31
Fig Trees 16
Floral Designs
Inside Front Cover
Floral Set 12
Flower Garden Bar- gain S 11
Flower Pots and
Saucers 63
Flower Seeds 32-41
Flowering Almond
Inside Back Cover
Flowering Crabapple
Inside Back Cover
Flowering Maple
Inside Back Cover
Flowering Peach
Tnside Back Cover
INDEX
Page
Flowering Pomegranate .
Inside Back Cover
Forget-Me-Not S 35
Four O’Clock S 35
Foxglove S 35, P 48
Fringed Chinese Prim- rose S 38
Freesias B 62
Fruit Trees 16-17-18
Fungicides 63
Fuchsias P 48
Gaillardia S 35, P 48
Garden Pink S 35
Garden Primrose
S 38, P 50
Garden Tools 12
Garlic S 25
Gazania Splendens ...P48
Geraniums P 49
Gilliflower S 40, P 59
Gladiolus B 61
Godetia S 35
Golden Feather P 59
Golden Glow P 48
Golden Rod S 35, P 48
Gooseberry . . P 13
Gopher Trap 12
Gophergo 63
Gourds, Ornamental. .S 35
Grape Vines 18
Gypsophila P 59
IJ anging Baskets 63
1 *• Hardy Jasmine.. P 58
Heliotrope S 35, P 59
Helichrysum S 35
Hellebore 63
Herbicide 63
Hibiscus Peachblow. .P 50
Hills of Snow P 59
Hollyhocks S 35, P 50
Honeysuckle, ...S 35, P 58
Hop Vine S 35, P 58
Horehound 31
Horn of Plenty S 35
Horse Chestnut ......T64
Horse Radish * P 30
Hyacinth Bean S 35
Hydrangea P 59
I nsecticides 63
* Insect Powder, Per- sian 63
Instructions for order-
. ing 2
Italian Rye Grass ....S 31
Iris, English B 62
Iris, German B 61
Iris, Japanese B 61
Iris, Spanish B 62
Ivy P 58
Japanese Air Plant.. 9 Japanese Fern Balls
60
Japanese Lilies B 61
Japanese Lotus P 59
Jasmine, Hardy P 58
Kaffir Corn S 31
Kale, Tall Jersey
S 31
Kohl-Rabi S 22
Kudzu Vine S 35, P 58
Laburum T 64
Ladies* Ear Drops P 48 Lady Washington
Geranium P 49
Lantana P 59
Larkspur S 35
Larkspur, Hardy ...P48
Laurustinus
Inside Back Cover
Lavender S 36, P 59
Lawn Dressing 63
Inside Back Cover
Leek S 25
Lemon Cucumber S 22
Lemon, Ponderosa P 9
Lemon Trees 16
Lemon Verbena
Inside Back Cover
Leopard Plant P 9-59
Lettuce S 22
Lilac Inside Back Cover
Lily of the Valley B 61
Linden T 64
Lippia In. Bk. Cover
Lobelia S 36, P 59
Locust T 64
Loganberry P 13
Loquat In. Bk. Cover
I.ove-in-a-Mist S 36
Lupin S 36
Madeira Vine B 61
Madrone S 64
Maiden Hair T 64
Mallows S 36
Mammoth Red Clover
S 31
“B” FOR BULBS; “T” FOR TREES.
Page
Mandeville Sauveolens
... S 36
Manzanita S 64
Maple T 64
Marguerite ..S 36, P 50, 59 Marguerite Carnation
S 36, P 59
Marigold S 36
Marjoram S 31
Marvel of Peru S 36
Maurandia S 36
Mesembryanthemum P 59
Mignonette S 36
Mina Lobata ...S 36, P 58
Mint P 30
Mock Orange
Inside Back Cover
Monkey Flower S 36
Montbretia B 61
Monterey Cypress S 64
Monterey Pine S 64
Moonflower S 36, P 58
Morning Glory S 36
Moschatus . . S 36
Mourning Bride S 36
Muckelbeckia Complexia
;..P 58
Mushroom Spawn 28
Muskmelons S 24
Musk Plant S 36
Mustard, South Giant
Curled S 24
Myosotis S 35
Mystery Plant B 62
l^arcissus B 62
^ Nasturtiums S 37
Nectarine Trees 16
Nico-Fume Liquid 63
Nigella S 36
Nitrate of Soda 63
Novelties and Specialties.
P 9
Nut Trees 18
Okra S 24
Onions S 25
Onion Sets 25
Orange, Otaheite P 9
Orange Trees 17
Orchard Bargain S 11
Orchard Grass S 31
Ornamental Tree
Seedlings 64
Otaheite Orange P 9
Oxalis S 36
Oyster Plant S 28
Pacific Rye Grass
Inside Back Cover
Paeonies B 61
Pampas Grass S 36
Pansies S 37, P 50
Parsley S 26, P 30
Parsnips S 26
Passiflora S 38, P 58
Passion Flower S 38
Passion Vine _ P 58
Peach, Flowering
Inside Back Cover
Peach Trees 17
Pear Trees 17
Peas S 26
Pelargoniums P 49
Pentstemon P 59
Peppers S 26, P 30
Pepper S 64
Pepper Grass S 22
Perennial Phlox S 38
Persian Insect Powder 63
Persimmon T 64
Persimmon Trees 17
Petunias S 38, P 50
Phenomenal Berry. ..P 14
Phlox S 38, P 50
Phoenix Canariesnsis S 64 Pittosporum
Inside Back Cover
Planters Guide .. .4-5-6-7-8
Plants 41-51
Plants for the Califor- nia Home & Garden 59
Plumbago P 58
Plum Trees 17
Poinsettra P 50
Polyanthus S 38, P 50
Pomegranate, Flowering
Inside Back Cover Pomegranate Trees .... 17
Pomelo Trees 17
Ponderosa Lemon P 9
Pop Corn S 22
Poplar T 64
Poppies S 38, P 50
Portulaca S 38
Potatoes S 27
Potato Onion S 25
Pot Labels 12
Primrose S 38
Primula Sinensis S 38
Privet, California ....
Inside Back Cover Pruning Shears 12
Page
Prune Trees 17
Pumpkin S 28
Pyrethrum S 35
Quince Trees 17
Quinique Folia .P 57
Radishes S 28
Raffia 12
Rape S 31
Raspberries P 14
Readeana 63
Red Hot Poker Plant..
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Rhubarb . . . . . . . S 2S, P 30
Roses P-51-55
Rose Bargains P 10
Roses, Bush P 52-54
Roses in cans 1
Rose, Ragged Robin .... Inside Back Cover
Rose Stakes 12
Rosemary S 31
Rudbeckia P 4
Rue S 31
Rutabagas S 29
Cage P30-31, 59
^ Salpiglossis S 40
Salsify S 28
Santolina P 59
Salvia S 38, P 56, 59
Scabiosa S 36
Scarlet Flax S 38
Scarlet Runner Bean S 32 Sea Lavender ...S 40, P 56
Sea Pink P 59
Sensitive Plant S 40
Sequoia Gigantea S 64
Sequoia Sempervirens S 64 Shade Tree Seedlings . 64
Shade Tree Seeds 64
Shell Vine P 58
Smilax S 40, P 58
Snail Vine P 58
Snapdragon S 40
Snowball ...In. Bk. Cover
Solanum P 58
Spading Fork 12
Spinach S 28
Spirea .Inside Back Cover
Spirea Japonica B 61
Sprayer, Lightning In- sect 12
Spring Vetches S 31
Squash S 28
Statice S 40, P 56
Stevia S 40, P 59
Stocks, Ten-Weeks
S 40, P 59
Strawberries P 15
Sugar Cane S 31
Sulphur 63
Summer Savory S 31
Sunflower S 31, S 40
Surprise Plant Collect- ion P 10
Swan River Daisy ...S40
Swainsonia P 59
Swedes S 29
Sweet Corn S 22
Sweet Peas. S 39
Sweet Pea Bargain ..S 11
Sweet Potato P 30
Sweet Sultan S 34
Sweet William .S 40, P 56
Swiss Chard S 19
Sycamore T 64
Tares S 31
1 Tarragon P 30
Tecoma Radicans P 58
Ten-Weeks Stocks .. . .S 40
Thorn T 64
Thyme P 30, 59
Tiger Lily B 61
Timothy S 31
Tobacco S 29
Tobacco Stems 63
Tomatoes S 29, P 30
Trailing Fuchsia P 58
Transplanting Trowels 12
Transvaal Daisy P 9
Tree Labels 12
Tree Roses P 52
Tritoma Hybrida
S 38, P 59
Trowels 12
Trumpet Vine S 40
Tuberoses, Double B 61
Tulips B 62, T 64
Tulips, May-flower- ing B 62
Turnips S 29
Umbrella Plant S 40
mbrella T 64
\7aporite 63
* Variegated Virginia
Creeper P 9-57
Vegetable Garden Bar- gain S 10
Vegetable Plants P 30
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1917 Condensed Planters Guide
Including Encyclopedia of Useful Information
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The information on these pages, though brief and concise, is accurate and dependable— and will guide you to gardening success, whether you are a market grower or simply home gardener.
Whenever you cannot find just the information you want in this Guide, write direct to us. We are always glad to answer questions and to help our customers and friends in every way possible. We have correspondents who can write in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
How to Set Out and Care for Lawns
Lawns can be made in California any month in the year, but if made from September to May it will require less care and water. The ground should be well prepared. The soil should not be too rich, as at the start a rapid growth is not wanted from Grass sowed for lawns.
After the ground is thoroughly yvorked, roll the soil before seeding to prevent the soil from settling uneven. After the soil is rolled, then rake the surface lightly. Sow the seed so as to cover the ground thoroughly with seed. After seeding cover seed lightly with soil. Then roll again so as to press the seed in firmly. If you have no roller, use boards and tramp on them so as to pack the ground firmly. A roller is preferred. If you do not pack the ground firm- ly the seed will grow in spots, and the mower will ruin the Lawn on account of the soil being loose.
Grass Seed will germinate in from 8 to IS days, according to the weather. If a Lawn is made during the summer, after the seed has been rolled, the ground should be covered lightly with straw or
f frass so as to retain the moisture. New Lawns should not be al- owed to dry out, not even for half a day. For the first 15 days the Lawn should be watered twice a day if it is required.
Care and Culture <
In transferring from the box to the field, one side of the box should be taken off and each plant should be cut out with a square of earth. The following day, or as soon as the soil has dried out sufficiently, hoe around each plant, reducing the soil to the finest condition of silt. Far better to water by hand the first two times than to attempt to run the water by means of ditches to plants. Watering of the plants should be made, unless rain intervenes, every ten days, followed by hoeing.
During the active growing season,, which is, of course, the late spring and summer months, the rapid growth of the plants should be maintained by irrigation when required, and thorough cultivation so that the seedlings may attain as large growth as conditions will
A Lawn should be fertilized after the first cutting.
If these directions are carried out, the seed will quickly produce a firm, deep, velvety and elastic turf, with no tendency to stool or grow in clumps. It roots deeply and holds its beautiful emerald- green color throughout the season. To keep this beautiful color lawns should be fertilized with Lawn dressing twice a year. If stable manure, which is often full of weed seeds, is used, it will cost more to remove the weeds than to put in a new lawn.
Good Lawns can be made from pure Kentucky Blue Grass, or Per- ennial Rye Grass or White Clover, or a mixture of Blue Grass and White Clover. One pound of Grass Seed will seed 225 square feet.
Lawn dressing is more effective when used after sundown and im- mediately watered, so as to force the dressing to the roots of the grass. If lawn dressing is put on during the heat of the day and not immediately watered, the Lawn will be damaged by the chemical which is contained in the dressing. If you follow these directions you will have a beautiful Lawn. Use 5 pounds of Lawn Dressing to 225 square feet.
: Eucalyptus Trees
warrant, for it is the stocky, sturdy seedling, with an abundance of foliage, which will be the best resister of frost. Above all things, never prune up the lateral branches for the first two seasons, as it will cause the seedings to grow spindling, and they will not with- stand heavy winds like plants having branches close to t&e ground to brace them up. Furthermore, the more top growth that is allowed to brace, the better will be the root system. After the second year all the leaders which grow parallel to the main stem should be cut out. The laterals may also be trimmed off if it is found necessary to cultivate. In case they are not cut off they will finally dwindle away of their own accord and drop off.
The distance apart varies from 5x8 feet to 10 x 10 feet.
Hot Beds
Good hot-beds can be made by digging down about three feet and filling the excavation with rather fresh horse manure in which there is a good deal of bedding straw. About 18 inches of this manure is sufficient, and then fill in on top of it with about one foot of good soil mixed with sand. This manure pile will be compressed ana will soon begin to ferment, and will then keep the top soil warm and cause the seed to sprout quickly, and the young plants will grow very fast. It is best to enclose the hot-bed with boards, making what is called a cold-fram<e; this is done by running the length of the bed east and west and by making the north side about two feet high and the south side not more than six inches. The ends also should be enclosed and a sash of glass should be hung on hinges at the highest end. This sash should be raised for ven- tilation during most of the day, since the bed gets very warm and the atmosphere very close if kept too tightly closed for too long a time. As the plants grow, the sash should be left up longer each day to harden them and prepare them for final transplanting.
The hot-bed should have a very sunny location near a hedge or aotu building, well protected from the prevailing wind.
The object of the cold-frame is to make an artificial heat, and to protect the plants from frost during winter. Seed may be started any time during the winter, and the plants can be ready to set out just as soon as danger of frost is over.
As the sun gets too hot it is necessary to shade the bed, and the glass should be whitewashed or covered with sacking if neces- •ary. Too much heat is fatal to the tender young plants.
Carnation Cultivation
The Carnation is one of the most popular flowers; it is found in almost every garden, but we regret to state that there is not one garden in fifty where Carnations are properly grown. They are al- lowed to trail on sticks or frames, permitting the plant to grow from two to four feet high. This ruins the plant and the flowers that grow on such plants are so small that they are not fit to use in a bouquet.
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Carnations will thrive in almost any soil. Use one-quarter of
decayed manure worked well into the soil 12 inches deep. The
young plants should not be set out any closer than 2 feet apart.
Press the soil firmly around the roots so as not to allow air to reach the roots; water freely. Mulch, or cover the ground with a layer of decayed manure from 1 to 2 inches thick. This application will keep the soil moist and prevent the hot sun from injuring
the roots. ...
Stopping the growth of the young plants by pinching off the leading shoots is one of the rcpst important operations connected with Carnation culture. By stopping the shoots the result is to produce a greater number of growths and make a bushy plant..
To get the largest blooms and long stems you should pinch off all the Duds except the leading top bud.
The best time to water Carnations is in the morning.
T* „ l p|arli The best time to plant Carnations is from
1 line lO rialll November to June, although they can be
planted all the year round. Carnation plants generally become ex- hausted in two years, and should be replenished.
By following these culture directions, any one can grow the choicest of Carnations.
Dahlia Cultivation
Q *1 I The Dahlia loves open, sunny situa-
dOIi and Location tions, and for convenience and ease
in cultivation a rich, mellow soil is< preferred. The Dahlia pos- sesses a happy and easy-going disposition, and readily adapts itself to almost any soil or situation, except dense shade and wet, sour soil. Dahlia plants or bulbs can be set as soon as clanger ot frost is over. Young plants or divided bulbs produce larger and finer flowers than large undivided clumps of bulbs
Dahlia bulbs should be taken out of the ground and divided every year to obtain the best results. In dividing Dahlia bulbs ope should be very careful not to pull them apart, but use a knife and be sure to cut part of the stem with tne bulb so as to have an eye on the bulbs, otherwise the bulb will not grow.
In preparing the soil use well-decayed manure, mixed thorough- ly with the soil before planting. Dahlias do not do well if over- fertilized. _
To obtain large blooms or Exhibition flowers, select the largest bud on each stock and pinch off all the rest; by so doing the flowers reach an enormous size. If all the buds are allowed to remain the flowers will be smaller.
Chrysanthemum Cultivation
I_| 1 PI s Chrysanthemums are one of the easiest
HOW lO rialll plants to grow. They thrive in almost any soil, and require a sunny exposure.
To prepare the soil, use one-quarter of decayed manure and work it in thoroughly about 12 inches deep. The young plants
should be set out about 2 feet apart, the ground pressed around the
roots, and watered freely.
To Get Large Blooms—
back about 4 inches, then each plant will send out from 3 to 4 stems. In order to give strength to the flowers, mulch, or covet; the ground with a layer of from one to two inches of decayed
manure. As soon as the buds appear on stems, let the largest re-
main and pinch off all others. Water freely in the morning.
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Rose Cultivation
I Ttirk»r*L-ir*rr Should plants, when received, have a with- UlipaCnlllg ered appearance, caused by an unusual delay in transit (which seldom occurs), soak them in water lor an hour or more, so as to restore their vitality.
T{ a. Plarfcfr Roses should be set out when the plants
1 line lO 1 lant are dormant or when the leaves begin to
fall. Planting season begins about November 15th.
II_,4y Plonf The Rose delights in an open, airy situa-
AlOVV tO rialll tion; all types are partial to clay loam, but
will succeed in any ordinary soil >f enriched with decayed manure. Dig up the soil thoroughly to a depth of twelve or fifteen inches. When the bush is planted press the soil firmly over the roots. Make a basin around the plant, and water freely to exclude air, and settle the earth. .
D • This operation is best performed during the dor-
r Tuning mant season. Most Roses do better if moderately
pruned. We usually remove from one third to two-thirds of the past year’s growth, and all weak or decayed wood should be en- tirely cut out. As a rule, the more vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. It is always the new growth which gives the most flowers.
DISEASES AND REMEDIES
A P 171 This is a small louse that at-
ApillSj or LjTCdl r ly —Stacks the young and tender shoots and buds. Tobacco dust powdered on the bushes in early morning will kill them, or make a wash from old cigar stubs, to- bacco dust, tobacco stems or tobacco leaves. Also spray with whale oil soap solution.
UMJ This attacks the leaves and they become covered
mildew with a whitish mold. If not attended to, mildew will greatly ret the flower.
solution of pole . .
in the morning, when the dew is on the leaves, the remedy will be most effective. Otherwise spray with water before using the sul- phur so it will adhere to the leaves.
n This little rogue is about the size of a house fly
IwSe DUg— and crawls out of the ground in early spring; powdered white hellbore, or a solution of whale oil soap are the best remedies.
n Qlurr This pest is about an inch long and of a grayish
lAOSe Olilg— color. It appears early in the spring and feasts upon the opening buds and flowers. About the only thing that can be done is to pick them off by hand.
Strawberry Culture
The ground should be prepared by digging or plowing about twelve inches deep. The soil should be well enriched with thor- oughly rotted stable manure or ground bone, or any other good fertilizer and worked thoroughly in the soil. Make the beds about 3 feet wide, so as to accommodate 3 rows of plants. The plants should be set 15 inches apart each way. Don’t allow runner plants to set closer than 4 inches apart after the plants begin to send out runners.
The plants must have ample room to build up. Keep the soil around young plants well loosened and never allow the soil to get hard around the young plants. Hoe often.
etard the growth of the plant and impair the quality of r. Sprinkle with powdered sulphur or spray with a weak if potassium sulphide. If powdered sulphur is used early
Fruit Trees
Plailfrirs— The holes should be dug at least eight inches to
Ji milling one foot larger in every direction than required by the roots when spread out in their natural position; top soil should be broken down from the edge, and raised to a cone in the center of the hole to set the tree on, and the roots then brought to their natural position; then carefully shovel in the top soil (which should be made quite fine) between the roots until covered; then tramp firmly as the filling up progresses; when nearly all filled in, place two inches of fine soil on top.
ID&1 nnf Generally speaking, last half of December,
J. Hue lO rialll all of January and February, is the best time, but good results are obtained from March and even April planting. Depends on the rainfall in early fall and late spring.
J7 If soil requires it, use fertilizers, the' safer way be-
1T eSTlllZc ;ng t0 use a mulch, or scatter on the surface after
planting; then cultivate in if a commercial fertilizer is used. In no instance put manure in the hole when planting, as it will burn the roots.
Pmiprf The “Yucca palm fiber” tree protectors
rroieci irecs are the best, as they are easily put on and
will last a long time. Most orchardists advise use of some pro- tection around young trees when planting out.
P • The tops should be shortened in more or less, de-
rrulling pending on the size, variety and condition of the trees. In commercial orchards one-year-old trees are cut down to from 18 inches to 2 feet above ground, and all the side limbs are cut to one or two buds; two-year-old trees with formed tops should be shortened in from 6 inches to 1 foot of main stem. No summer pruning should be done the first year; strong growing side limbs on lower part of the tree can be shortened in from 6 inches to 1 foot from stem, so that the leaves left will shade the trees.
Blackberries, Raspberries, Etc.
Each year, after the leaves have fallen, and have left the cane9 bare, cut off the canes that have fruited during the summ»er so they will be level with the surface of the ground, and mark each plant with a stake, then new canes will sprout out. After they have grown 4 to 6 inches high, prune off or pinch the tips of each cane to force out the laterals (side branches). It is the new growth that produces the choicest fruit. If the old canes are left on the plants they will produce inferior fruit.
If you intend to tie the canes to stakes or a trellis, let the plant attain a height of 5 or 6 feet before pinching or pruning off the tips of the new cane growth. If you intend to teach plants to stand alone, pinch or prune off the tips when 2 to 4 feet high.
All old cane and other debris should be removed from the rows after pruning. Blackberries require a rich ground, and plenty of well-rotted stable manure, or compost, should be applied as soon as the patch is cleaned up. Blackberries should be planted in rows from 6 to 8 feet apart, and the plants 3 feet apart in each row, as they have a constant tendency to spread themselves in the rows.
Currants and Gooseberries
Culture of Currants and Gooseberries consists in cleaning them of the dead wood in winter and thinning the new shoots in the spring, as may be desired. They should be grown in rows from 5 to 6 feet apart, and the plants should be planted in rows 2 to 3 feet apart.
Treatment of the soil is the same as for Blackberries.
Helpful Hints on Culture of Grapes
Soils for the Grape — any pesoYi n t Lt^'L thf eVtiie!" almost Distance of Planting— Ens £A y0u want 1 atot-d " the
grapes on trays in the fields, then plant vines 4% ft. in rows, and rows 11 ft. apart: double team can be used for cultivating and plow- ing when planted this way.
In planting great care should be taken; the holes should be care- “v dug. If the ground is dry, pour water in the hole; thoroughly k. Before planting all the dead or injured roots should be
full soa trimmed.
In autumn or winter following the planting the vines
Dlalilllg should be staked either before or after pruning; in any case some time before the buds start in the spring.
The stakes used depend on the variety of the vine and method of
pruning to be ultimately adopted.
Good, strong stakes, about 5 to 6 feet long, and V>/^ to 2 inches1 square should be used, and driven far enough into the ground, at least two feet, so they will stay firm and prevent them from being loosened by the force of the wind on the vine, which is tied to the stake. The stake should extend two or three inches above the
VEGETABLE GARDEN PESTS— THE CAUSE AND CURE.
For pHces of remedy materials see page 63
height at which the vine is intended to head. The stakes should be placed 1 to 2 inches from the vine on the side opposite to the prevailing heavy winds.
Pfiininrr frVwa Vino The vines may be pruned at any time
rrumng me Vine after the leaves have fallen. All the
canes are removed entirely except the strongest, and these are cut back to two buds from the joint and the canes tied to the stake; It is very important that these canes should be straight. The top cut is made through the bud.
of flip Vinp 0ne °f the most prevalent dis-
u iseases or uie vine cases of the vine in California
is caused by fungus, which affects leaves, canes and berries, and which is locally known as “Mildew.” This disease is recognized by grayish white coloring of the affected leaves, which, as the disease progresses, shrivel and dry up. The young cane also blackens and dies, and the individual grapes show whitish patches, which become darker colored and they crack open. The usual remedy is finely ground or sublimed sulphur, and applied several times during the season.
The Bordeaux Mixture and other copper preparations are some- times useful upon grape vines.
PLANT
Asparagus
Asparagus Bean
Bean .
Beet ... Cabbage.
Celery
Cucumber.
Cucumber.
Cucumber.
Potato
Potato
Squash . . Squash . . T nmalo
INJURY
shoots eaten.
Shoots rusted.. Leaves eaten..
Leaves and pods
spotted
Leaves spotted.. L eaves lousy
Yellowish spot- ted leaves
Gnawed leaves. .
Lousy tips
Mildewed leaves
Black leaves
Scabby potatoes.
Mildew leaves... Lousy tops
CAUSE
Beetle and grub
Rust.
Grub.
Plant disease., Plant disease. Plant lice
Fungus
Bla< k and yellow
beetle
Aphis
Fungus
Plant disease
Plant disease
Fungus. . . . Plant lice.
NAME
Asparagus beetle..
Asparagus rust
Bean beetle
Anthranose
Leaf spot
Cabbage aphis.
REMEDY
PREVENTIVE
Celery blight
Striped cucumber
beetle
Aphis
Downy mildew....
Potato blight
Potato scab
Tomato blight.
Mildew
a
Poison grubs (Use pans green) Bordeaux Poison or Kero- sene emulsion
Bordeaux Bordeaux Kerosene emul- sion or Whale- oil Soap Bordeaux
Poisoned Borde’x Tobacco solution Bordeaux Bordeaux Bordeaux Tobacco solution Bordeaux Corrosive subli-
Snails
The cowboys, in sleeping on the plains, coil a hair lariat on the ground all around them. This prevents rattlesnakes from crawl- ing near them while asleep, as no snake will crawl under or over a hair lariat.
In the same way, if a piece of bale rope is coiled around a bed of flowers, foliage, Sweet Peas, vines, or, in fact, any vegeta- tion, the snail will not crawl over it. The little, sharp fibers in the rope are too sharp for the gelatine-like bodies of the snails.
Pests in the Soil
Vaporite can be used successfully for the destruction of most underground insects and pests. It is not used on the plants or trees, but distributed in the soil and the va- por arising from same kills the vermin, etc. Used to destroy Wireworms, Cutworms, Leatherjacket Grubs, Eel worms. Centipedes, Millipedes, Woodlice, Beetles, Ants (includ- ing White Ants), Slugs, Borers, Snails and ill -similar insects in the soil.
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English and Foreign Names of Vegetables
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English. Spanish. Italian. French German
Artichoke Alcachofa Articiocca Artichaut Artischoke
Asparagus Esparrago Sparagio Asperge Spargel
Beans, Dwarf Frijole nano Faginolo nan! Haricot Nains Krupp-Bohnon...
Beans, Pole Habichuelas enridaderas Faginolo ramplcanti Haricot a Rames Stangen-Bohnen
Beet Remolacha Barbabietola Betterave Salatruben
Broccoli Broculi Brocoli Chou Brocoli Spargelkohl
Brussels Sprouts Beraz de Brusels Cavolo di Brusselles Chou de Bruxelles Rosenkohl
Cabbage Col repolio Cavolo Cappuccio Chou pomme Kopfkohl, Kraut............'.
Cabbage Savoy Col de Milan Cavolo di Milano Chou de Milan Wirsing
Carrot Zanahoria Carota Carotte Carotten, Mohren .
Cauliflower Coliflor C avoloflore Chou-fleur Blumenkohl
Celery Apio Sedano Celeri Sellerie
Celeriac Apio-nabo Sedano rapa Celem-rave Knoll -Seller!®
Chervil Perif olio Cerfogllo Cerfeuil Kerbel
Chicory Achicoria Cicorio selvatica Chicoree aauvage Cichorienwurzel
Collards Cabu Chou cabu Blatterkohl
Corn Salad lanonigos (macha valerais- Valeriana Mache Feldsalat "...
silla)
Corn Maiz Mais Mais Mais
Cress Mastuerzo Agretto Cresson alenois Garten-Kre.se
Cress, Water Berro Nasturzio aquatico Cresson de fontaine Brunnenkresse
Cucumber .Pepino Cetriolo Concombre Gurken
Dandelion Diente de leon (Amargon). Dente di leone Pissenlit Lowenzahn
Egg-Plant Berengena Petronciano Aubergine Eierpfanze
Endive Endiva Indiviia Chicoree Endive Endivien
Kale Breton Col Cavolo verde Chou-frise Blatterkohl
Kohl Rabi Colinabo Cavolo rapa Chou-rave Kohlrabi
Leek Puerro Porro Poireau Porree, Lauch
Lettuce Lechuga T.attuga Laitue Lattlch, Kopsalat
Melon, Musk Muscate Popone Melon muscade Melone
Melon, Water Zandia Melone d’aqua Melon D’Eau Wasser-Melone
Mushroom Seta Fungo pratajolo Champignon Champignonbrut
Mustard Mostaza Mostarda Moutarde Senf
Nasturtium Capuchina Nasturzio Capucine Kapucnier-Kresse
Okra Ciuimbombo Ocra Gombaud Ocher
Onion ‘■'ebolla PipoIIo Ognon Zwiebel
Parsley Perejil Prezzemolo Persil Petersilie
Parsnip.... Chirivia Pastinaca Panais Pastinake
Pea® '"hicaroso Guisantes Pisello Pois Erbsen
Pepper Pimiento Peperone Piment Pfeffer
Pumpkin Calabaza totanera Zucca Potiron Kurbiss
Radish “abanito Ravanello Radis Radies
Rhubarb R uibarbo Rabarbaro Rbubarbe Rbabarber
Salsify .Salsifi bianco Sassefrica Salsifis blanc Haferwurzel
Spinach Espinica Spinace Epinard Spinat
Squash ,.r alabaza Zucca Courge Kulchea-Kurbiss
Tomato ..Tomate Porno d'ore Pomme d0 Amour Liebesapfel Tomat-
Turnip Nabo Navone Navet Weisse-Rube
When and How to Prune Fruit Trees
CHERRY — The Cherry Tree may be pruned the same as any other deciduous fruit tree, until it is about five years old; after that the less pruning the better, except when necessary to cut out a dead or crossing branch.
APPLE AND CRABAPPLE — Bearing trees should not be allowed to carry too many branches, and pruning will largely consist of thinning out surplus shoots and removing interference between branches. It is not desirable to shorten-in the Apple, as is done with the Apricot and Peach.
PEACH AND NECTARINE— The Peach, fruiting only on wood of the previous year’s growth, bears fruit farther away from the body of the tree each year, and the small shoots of from one- eighth to three-sixteenths in diameter begin to decline when the fruit is removed; to have healthy growth, all of these small branches must be removed.
PEAR — Prune straggling branches; thin out so that the branches will not wind around each other, but don’t cut the top. The more you cut the more wood you get, and after the tree comes into full bearing it is plenty of time to head back.
PLUMS and PRUNES — The annual growth must be shortened-in every winter from one-half to two-thirds, and all laterals and fruit spurs must be cut back at every pruning.
APRICOTS— The
new growth an
to remove half or two-thirds of the
practice
new growtn and thin out by removing entirely enough new and old wood to prevent the tree from becoming thick and bushy.
ALMONDS — The tree should be headed low and pruned during the first three years to secure a shapely, strong tree. After the third year little pruning is required except to thin out objectionable branches by winter pruning.
FIGS — After getting the general shape of the tree, there is little need of pruning except to remove the defective branches those which cross and will interfere with each other. It is better to remove branches entirely than shorten them, or, in shortening always cut to a strong lateral. Stubs left in pruning are very un- desirable.
WALNUT — All the pruning needed is to obtain the general shape. Whenever shoots are killed back by frost or by sunburn, they should be cut off cleanly below the black mark which shows how far the injury has extended. If this is done, the die-back down the branches is usually prevented.
ORANGE — LEMON — POMELO — The Orange tree is more disposed naturally to assume a good form than most other trees, and for this it requires as little pruning as possible. Overcome the ten- dency of the young trees to run long shoots, which obviates a weeping habit, which interferes with irrigation and cultivation. Remove defective branches and those which will cross and inter fere with each other.
CHESTNUT — PERSIMMON— POMEGRANATE-QUINCE — Require practically no pruning excepting to remove defective branches and those which interfere with each other.
FRUIT -BEARING TABLE
Time to Beat Paying
After Planting Crop
Apple „ 3 Years 7 Years
Apricot „..2 44 4 44
Almond 2 “ 5 “
Cherry 3 “ 6 44
Chestnut..,. 3 44 8 44
Currant 1 “ 3 44
Fig 1 44 5 “
Grapes 1 44 3 44
Grape Fruit 2 “ 6 44
Lemons 2 44 6 “
Oranges 2 44 6 44
Peach 2 44 5 44
Pear 2 44 8 44
Plum 2 44 6 44
Persimmon 3 44 7 44
Pomegranate 5 “ 10 “
Prunes 2 44 5 44
Quince 2 “ 4 “
Walnut 2 “ 7 “
All Trees will produce fruit the second year after planting, but not a paying crop..
USUAL DISTANCE FOR PLANT- ING FRUIT TREES
Apples 30 or 40 feet each way
Apples, dwarf 10 or 15 “ 44 44
Apricots 16 or 20 44 44 44
Almonds 20 or 24 44 44 44
Cherries 16 or 25 44 44 44
Chestnut 35 or 40 44 44 “
Fig 35 or 40 44 44 44
Grape Fruit (Pomelo).. .20 or 25 44 44 44
Grapes 6 or 8 44 “ 44
Lemon 20 or 25 44 44 44
Nectarines 16 or 20 44 “ 44
Orange 20 or 25 44 44 44
Prune 20 or 24 44 44 44
Peaches .16 or 20 44 44 44
Pear 20 or 30 44 44 44
Pear, Dwarf 10 or 15 44 44 44
Plums 16 or 20 44 44 44
Persimmon 20 or 25 44 44 44
Pomegranate 20 or 25 44 44 44
Quince 8 or 1 4 44 44 44
Walnut 35 or 40 44 44 44
Number of Plants to the Acre if Planted a Given Distance Apart
Dist. apart each way No. plants
to an acre
54 foot 174,240
1 “ 43,560
154 “ 19,363
2 “ 10,890
2*4 “ 6,969
3 “ 4,840
4 “ 2,722
5 “ 1,742
6 “ 1,210
7 « 889
8 “ 680
9 ” 537
10 435
11 « 360
12 « 302
15 “ 193
18 “ 134
20 “ 108
25 “ 69
30 “ 49
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Planters
Abronia Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Abutilon Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Acroclinium (everlasting flower) Feb. to May
Ageratum Feb. to May
Agrostis (ornamental grasses).. Feb. to May
Alyssum (sweet)
Sept, to Nov. and Feb. to May
Amaranthus Feb. to May
Ammonium Feb. to May
Anagallis Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Argemone Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Asparagus (Decorative)
Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Asters Feb. to May
Australian Pea Vine
Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Australian Star Flower Feb. to May
Baby’s Breath. Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Bachelors’ Button
Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Balloon Vine (Love in a Puff) Feb. to May
Balsam Sept to Oct. and Feb. to May
Bartonia Aurea (Golden Bartonia)
Feb. to May
Bean (Scarlet Runner) March to May
Begonia Feb. to May
Bignonia Feb. to May
Boston Ivy Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Brachycombe Feb. to May
Browaliia August
Bryonopsis (Orn climber) March to June
Cactus Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May |
Calceolaria Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Calendula Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Caliopsis . Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May I
Campanula. . .Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May i
Canary Bird Flower (pretty vine) Feb. to May
Candytuft Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to June ]
Canna Feb. and June
Canterbury Bells
_ Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Carnation Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Castor Bean March to June
Catchfly (Silene)
Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Centaurea (Dusty Miller)
Aug. to Nov. and Feb to May (
Centaurea (Sweet Sultan)
Aug. to Nov. and Feb to May
Celosia March to June I
Artichoke January to Mav
Asparagus February to May
Beans, Broad.. March to May
Beans, Bush Lima March to August
Beans, Pole Lima March to June
Beans, Wax, Bush March to August
Beans, Pole March to August
Beets... All Year Round
Broccoli September to May
Brussels Sprouts
Jan. to April and July to Oct.
Cabbage
Jan. to April and July to Oct.
Carrot All Year Round
Cauliflower July to January
Celery
Feb. to May and Sept, to Oct.
Chicory February to May
Collards
September to October February to May
SAN JOSE. CALIF.
and Useful Information
When Flower Seeds Should be Planted
Marguerite (Carnation)
Aug. to Nov. and Feb to May
Marigold Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to Mav
Marigold (African tagetes). Feb. to May
Maurandia (climber) Feb. to May
Mignonette Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Mimulus Feb. to May
Mina Lobata Feb. to May
Moon Flower Feb. to May
Morning Glory Feb. to May
Musk Plant (house plant) Feb to May
Nasturtium (tall and dwarf) Feb. to May
Nigella Feb. to May
Oxalis Feb. to May
PampasGrass Feb. to May
Passion Flower Feb. to May
Petunia Feb. to May
Pansies (for spring flowering) . .Aug. to Nov. Pansies (for summer and late blooming)
Feb. to May
Phlox Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Pinks (china or Dianthus)
....Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Poppy Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Polyanthus. .Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to April
Portulaoa Feb. to June
Primrose (Mexican).. Feb. to May
Primula (Chinese Primrose) Feb. to May
Rhodanthe (everlasting) Feb. to April
Salpiglossis. . . Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Salvia Feb. to May
Scabiosa Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Scarlet Flax Feb. to May
Sensitive Plant Feb. to May
Smilax Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Snapdragon. .Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Stocks Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Sunflower Feb. to May
Sweet Peas Sept, to June
Sweet William. Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Tritoma Feb. to May
Verbena Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Violet Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Virginia Creeper Feb. to May
Wallflower Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Whitlavia Feb. to May
Wistaria Feb. to May
Zinnia Feb. to May
anted
Peas All Year Round
Pepper February to May
Potato February to May
Pumpkin March to June
Radish All Year Round
Rhubarb February to May
Rhubarb Roots January to April
Rutabaga ..All Year Round
Salsify September to May
Spinach August to June
Squash March to June
Tomato February to May
Turnip All Year Round
Water Cress February to April
Watermelon March to June
Of the above all are planted out of doors
except Egg Plant, Peppers and Tomatoes, which should be started early in frames or in the house and transplanted out of door9 about the first of May.
Clematis Paniculata
Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Cineraria Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Cl&rkia Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Cobea Scandens (climber) Feb. to May
Cockscomb March to June
Coleus July to Sept, and Feb. to May
Columbine. .. .Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Coreopsis Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Cosmos Feb. to May
Cuphea Feb. to May
Cyperus Alternifolius
Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Cypress Vine Feb. to May
Datura . . Feb. to May
Dahlia Feb. to May
Daisies Sept to Dec. and Feb. to April
Delphinium. .Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May Dianthus. ..... .Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Eschscholtzia (Cal. poppy)
Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Feverfew Aug. to Sept, and Feb. to May
Forget-Me-Not Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Four-o'clock Feb. to May
Foxglove Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Gaillardia Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Globe Amaranth March to May
Godetia Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Golden Feather Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Golden Rod Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Gourds April to June
Gypsophila (bouquet grass)
Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Helichrysum. Feb. to May
Heliotrope Feb. to May
Hollyhock. . .Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Honeysuckle Sept, to Oct. and Feb. to May
Hop Vine Feb. to May
Hyacinth Bean Feb. to June
Ice Plant Mar. to May
Ipomea Feb. to May
Job’s Tears Feb. to May
Kudzu Vine Feb. to May
Lantana Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Lavender Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Larkspur Aug. to Oct. and Feb. to May
Lobelia Feb. to May
Lupin Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
Mallows Feb. to May
Marguerite Aug. to Nov. and Feb. to May
When Vegetable Seeds Should be P
Agapanthus Oct. to April
Amaryllis (Belladonna) Sept, to March
Amaryllis (Johnsonii) Sept, to March
Anemones Sept, to Feb.
Tuberous Begonia Feb. to May
Caladium Jan. to June
Cinnamon Vine Jan. to June
Crocus Sept, to Feb.
Cyclamen Aug. to March
daffodil Sept, to Feb.
Dahlias..... Jan. to June
Dielytra (Bleeding Heart) Nov. to April
Freeria August to January
Corn March to July
Corn Salad
March to May and Aug. to Oct.
Cress February to April
Cucumber March to June
Dandelion March to August
Egg Plant February to April
Endive March to October
Kale January to April — July to October
Kohl Rabi
Feb. to June and Sept to Oct.
Leek September to April
Lettuce All Year Round
Mushroom All Year Round
Muskmelon March to June
Mustard February to May
Okra March to June
Onion September to May
Parsley All Year Round
Parsnip Jan. to May,, July to Oct.
When Bulbs Should be Planted
Gladiolus October to June
Gloxinia (house plant) January to May
Hyacinths October to January
Roman Hyacinths September to January
Iris, Japanese October to March
Iris, Spanish September to February
Ixias September to January
Jonquils .September to January
Lilies (Japanese variety) . .October to March
St. Joseph Lily August to November
Tiger Lily November to March
Lily of the Valley December to April
Lilies, Easter October to March
Lilies, Calla August to March
Madeira January to June
Mystery Bulb January to March
Narcissus September to February
Peonies October to June
Ranunculus October to February
Snowdrops September to February
Sparaxis October to February
Spirea Japonica November to May
Tuberoses January to July
Tulips September to February
Pounds
Alfalfa or Lucerne 20 to 30
Barley— Broadcast 125 to 130
Beans, Dwarf or Bush — Hills 40
Beans, Dwarf or Bush — Drills 80
Beans, Tall or Pole — Hills ..25
Beet, Garden — Drills 10
Beet, Field — Drills 8 to 10
Broom Corn — Drills 12
Buckwheat — Broadcast 45
Cabbage, in beds, to cover an acre after
transplanting ^
Carrot — Drills 3
Clover, Alsike — Broadcast 6 to 8
Clover, Red — Broadcast 12 to 15
Clover, White — Broadcast 8 to 10
Com, Sweet or Field— Hills 115
Com, to cut green, for fodder — Drills or
Broadcast 125
Cucumber — Hills 2
Flax (when wanted for seed) 30
Flax (when wanted for fibre) 50
Grass, Kentucky Blue (for pasture) 30 to 50 Grass, Kentucky Blue (for lawns)... 80 to 100
Quantity of Seeds to Sow an Acre of Ground
Pounds
Grass, Orchard 40
Grass, English or Australian Rye for
meadow 50
Grass, English or Australian Rye for
lawns 75 to 100
Grass, Indian Rve 50
Grass, Red Tou 39
Grass, Timothy. 20
Grass, Meadow Fescue or English Blue
Grass 35
Grass, Mesauite in the chaff 25 to oU
Grass, Hungarian 25 to 30
Grass, Millet for pasture 25 to 30
Grass, Millet for seed 15
Crass, Miv#»d Lawn 60 to 65
Grass, Sainfoin 40 to 50
Grass Mixture for Clover 8
mowing or grazing Timothy, Red Top 15
Hemp — Broadcast 40 to 50
Melon, Water — Hills 2 to 3
Melon, Musk — Hills 2 to ZV2
Oats — Broadcast 80 to 90
Pounds
Onion, Black Seed — Drills 5 to 6
Onion, Top Sets — Drills 250
Onion, Black Seed, for bottom sets.. 50 to 60
Parsnips — Drills 5 to 6
Peas — Drills 100
Peas — Broadcast 200
Potatoes — Hills 500
Pumpkin — Hills 5 to 6
Radish — Drills 8 to 10
Rhubarb A 4 to 5
Rye — Broadcast 100
Sage — Drills 8
Spinach — Drills 10
Squash, Bush Varieties — Hills 4
Squash, Running Varieties — Hills 3
Sugar Cane 4 to 5
Tomato — In Beds, to transplant T/£ to %
Turnip and Ruta Baga — Drills 1 £2 to 2
Turnip and Ruta Baga — Broadcast 3
Vetches 80
Wheat — Broadcast 80 to 100
Wheat— Drills 70 to 80
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PLANTERS GUIDE AND USEFUL INFORMATION
Table for Planting Vegetable Seeds and Plants
Quantity of seed, or number of plants required to produce a given number of plants, or sow a certain quantity of ground, with distances to plant, depth of planting, times for planting and period required for production of crop.
IN USING THIS TABLE IF YOU DO NOT USE PLANTS, DROP TWO OR THREE SEEDS THE DISTANCE APART, AS GIVEN BELOW IN TABLE, IF MORE THAN ONE SEED GROWS, THIN OUT.
Kind of Vegetable
Artichoke, Globe.
Artichoke, Jerusalem
Asparagus, Seed
Asparagus, Plants
Beans, Bush
Beans, Pole
Beets, Table
Beet, Swiss Chard or Sea Kale
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage, Early
Cabbage, Late
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Chervil
Chicory Root, Seed
ritron
Collards
Corn Salad
C orn. Sweet
Cress
Cress. Water
C ucumber
Dandelion
Fgg Plant
Endive
l-'i |j
Horse Radish
Kale or Borecole, Dwarf..
Kale or Borecole, Tall
Kohl Rabi
leek
T ettuce
Melon, Muskmelon
Melon, Watermelon
Mustard
Okra or Gumbo
Onion, Seed
Onion, Sets
Parsley
Parsnip
Peas
Pepper
Potato
Potato, Sweet.
Pumpkin. Radish
Rhubarb, Seed.
Rhubarb, Roots
Ruta-Baga
Sage
Salsify
Spinach
Squash, Early
Squash, Late
Thyme
Tobacco
Tomato
Turnip
Vegetables Marrow.
Quantity of Seed Requirer o Produce a Given Num- ber of Plants or Sow a Cer tain Quantity of Ground
Distance Apart for Plants to Stam
1 oz to 500 plants
2 qts tubers to 100 ft. of row
1 oz. to 60 ft. of drill
50 plants to 100 ft of row..
1 lb. to 50 ft. of drill
1 lb. to 75 hills
1 oz. to 50 ft
1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 2,000 plants
1 oz. to 2,000 plants
1 oz. to 2,500 plants
1 oz. to 2,500 plants
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 2,500 plants
1 oz. to 4,000 plants
1 oz. to 4,000 plants
1 oz. to 100 ft. of row
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill
t oz. to 30 hills
t oz. to 2,500 plants
I oz. to 100 ft. of row
1 lb. to 150 hills
1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill
Sow br’dcast around springs
1 oz. to 75 hills
*"2 oz. to 100 ft. of row
1 oz. to 1,500 plants
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill or
3,000 plants
100 roots to 100 ft. of row... 1 oz. to 2,000 plants 1 oz. to 2,000 plants
1 oz. to 2,000 plants
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill
l oz. to 3,000 plants
1 oz. to 75 hills
i oz. to 30 hills
1 oz. to 50 ft. of row
1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 150 ft. of drill
1 lb. to 30 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 200 ft drill
1 oz. to 200 ft drill
I lb. to 200 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 1,500 plants..
5 lbs. to 100 ft. of row
600 lbs to acre
' lbs. or 75 slips to 100 ft.
of row
1 oz. to 40 hills
I oz. to 100 ft. of drill....
^ oz. to 100 ft. of row
13 roots to 100 ft. of row. 'i oz. to 100 ft. of row...
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 60 ft. of drill
I oz. to 100 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 50 hills
1 oz. to 15 hills
1 oz. to 200 ft. of drill...
I oz. to 10,000 plants
I oz. to 4,000 plants
1 oz. to 250 ft. of drill
1 oz. to 40 hills
• * Apt Horse Culti v’tn. |
Rw. Ant Hand Cultiv’tn |
Plants Apart in Rows |
4 to 6 ft. |
3 to 4 ft |
2 to 3 ft. |
2 to 4 ft. |
1 to 2 ft. |
1 to 2 ft. |
2 to 3 ft. |
1 to 2 ft. |
3 to 5 ft. |
2 to 5 ft. |
2 to 3 ft. |
2 to 3 ft. |
30 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
12 to 18 in. |
3 to 4 ft |
3 to 4 ft. |
2 to 3 ft. |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
6 to 12 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
6 to 12 in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
U to ot) in. |
24 to 36 in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
<0 to 36 in. |
24 to 36 in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
'0 to 36 in. |
24 to 36 in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
<0 to 36 in. |
24 to 36 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
'8 to 24 in. |
3 to 6 in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
’0 to 36 in. |
24 to 36 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
° An 14 in. |
6 to 12 in. |
3 to 4 ft |
18 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 36 in. |
3 to 6 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
3 to 6 in. |
8 to 10 ft. |
to 8 ft. |
6 to 8 ft. |
3 to 4 ft. |
0 to 36 in. |
24 to 36 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
” ‘ - “*4 in. |
4 to 8 in. |
36 to 42 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
O IV -T |
4 to 8 in. |
or on bank |
runninc |
water |
8 to 10 ft. |
4 to 6 ft |
4 to 6 ft. |
30 to 40 in. |
iQ tn ?4 in |
4 to 8 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
24 to 30 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
8 to 12 in. |
30 to 40 in. |
24 to 30 in. |
12 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
24 to 30 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
36 to 48 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
|
30 to 36 in. |
'8 to 24 ir |
4 to 8 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
1 to 20 ir |
4 to 6 in. |
6 in. |
' 8 to 24 *n |
6 to 12 in. |
8 to 10 ft. |
4 to 6 ft |
4 to 6 ft |
8 to 12 ft. |
. -I'd r |
8 It. |
0 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
2 to 3 ft. |
3 to 4 ft. |
2 to 3 ft. |
24 to 30 in. |
'0 to 36 in. |
20 to 24 in. |
4 to 6 in. |
n to 36 in. |
20 to 24 in. |
Mo 4 in. |
’0 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in |
3 to 6 in. |
'0 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
o in. |
3 to 4 ft. |
30 to 36 in. |
-1 to 6 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
4 in. |
i 5 to 18 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
4 to 36 in. |
2 to 16 in. |
4 to 6 ft |
3 to 5 ft. |
14 in. |
8 to 12 ft. |
8 to 12 ft. |
8 ft. |
24 to 36 in. |
’'> to!8 in. |
2 to 3 in. |
36 to 40 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
6 to 8 in |
4 to 5 ft. |
3 to 5ft. |
3 ft. |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
4 to 6 in |
30 to 40 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
3 to 6 in |
30 to 36 in. |
18 to 24 in. |
2 to 4 in |
30 to 36 in. |
12 to 18 in. |
4 to 6 in |
4 to 6 ft |
3 to 4 ft. |
3 to 4 ft |
6 to 7 in. |
6 to 7 ft. |
oiu 4 ft |
30 to 40 in |
18 to 24 in. |
f to 6 in |
36 to 42 in. |
30 to 36 in. |
■ ‘ Iv |
4 to 6 ft |
3 to 4 ft. |
3 to 4 ft |
30 to 40 in |
18 to 24 in. |
4 to 6 in |
ft to 12 it |
ft to IzS ; i. |
8 to 9 ft |
Depth ot '-denting (Note — See below)
When to Plant
1 to 2 in.
2 to 3 in.
1 to 2 in.
3 to 5 in. Vi to 2 in.
1 to 2 in.
1 to 2 in.
1 to 2 in. Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Yi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
1 to 2 in.
Vi in.
to 1 in. i to 2 in. i to 1 in. surface 1 2 in.
Vi in..
Vi to 1 in. Vi to 1 in.
3 to 4 in.
Vi in.
Vi in.
Vi in-
54 to 1 in, Vi in.
1 to 2 in 1 to 2 in Vi in..
1 to 2 in. 54 to 1 in. i io 2 in. 16 in.
4 to 1 in.
1 to 2 in.
54 in.
4 in.
3 in.
1 to 2 in. 4 to 1 in.
, to 1 in.
4 in.
a to 1 in. 54 in.
. to 1 in. i to 2 in. to 2 in. 1 to 2 in.
Vi in.
Vi in-
54 to 1 in. Vi to 54 in
i to 2 in
January to May.
February to May
February to May
February to May
March to August
March to August
All year round
All year round
January to May
Jan. to Apr. July to Oct Jan. to Apr. July to Oct Jan. to Apr. July to Oct
All year round
July to January... February to May., Feb to May, Sept to February to May.. February to May..
March to June
Sept to Oct Feb to May Mar to May Aug to Oct March to July..... February to April. February to April.
March to June
March to August.. February to April. March to October
Oct 1;
Ready for Uss After Planting
Seed 15 months Plants 6 to 8 mos 6 to 8 mos.
3 to 4 years 1 to 2 years 40 to 65 days 50 to 80 days 60 to 80 days 60 to 80 days 100 to 130 days 90 to 120 days 90 to 130 days 90 to 130 days 75 to 110 days 100 to 130 days 100 to 150 davs 20 to 150 days 5 to 6 months 5 to 6 months 100 to 130 days 90 to 120 days 60 to 90 days 60 to 100 days 50 to 60 days 60 to 70 days 60 to 80 days 3 to 6 mos.
100 to 140 days 90 to 180 days
Tanuary to May —
Tan to Apr, July to Oct Tan to Apr, July to Oct Feb to June Sept to Oct
February to April
All year round
March to June
March to June
February to May
March to June
November to May... November to May...
All year round
Tulv to Oct Jan to May
All year round
February to May.. February to May..
February to May.
March to June. All year round.
February to May...
January to April...
All year round
February to May... February to May...
August to June
March to June
March to June
February to May... February to April. February to May...
All year round
April to June
9 to 12 months 90 to 120 days 90 to 120 days 60 to 80 days 120 to 180 days 60 to 90 days 120 to 150 days 100 to 120 days 60 to 90 days 90 to 140 days 4 to 8 months 30 to 60 days 90 to 120 days 125 to 160 days 40 to 80 days 100 to 140 days to 140 days
140 to 160 days
100 to 140 days 30 to 60 days (Crimson winter < 12 to 18 mos.
I others 2 to 3 yrs. 6 to 12 rr„onths 60 to 90 days 4 to 6 months 20 to 180 days 60 to 90 days 60 to 80 days 120 to 160 days
4 to 6 months
5 to 7 months 4 to 6 months
60 to 80 days 110 to 140 days
NOTE — Roots, Plants or Seed should be covered with soil to the depth indicated in column Depth of Planting.
In many instances much time and trouble can be saved by buying Vegetable Plants instead of ’ Seed.
The number of days as
Asparagus about one month
Beans 8 to 10 days
Beets 6 to 10 days
Proccoli 5 to 10 days
Brussels Sprouts 5 to 10 days
Cabbage 5 to 10 days
Carrot 10 to 14 days
Cauliflower 5 to 10 days
Celery 10 to 14 days
Chicory 6 to 8 days
Corn 10 to 14 days
Corn Salad 8 to 10 days
Cress 8 to 15 days
Cucumber 6 to 12 days
Egg Plants.. 10 to 14 days
Kale 5 to 8 days
Kohl Rabi 5 to 8 days
l^eeks 8 to 10 days
Lettuce . 5 to 8 days
Mushroom Spawn Write for Circular
Mush melon 1 1 • \.\ \
Mustard 5 to 10 davs
Germination of Seeds
first indicated apply to seeds planted in hot
Nasturtium 6 to 12 days
Okra 8 to 14 days
Onion 8 to 10 days
Parsley 13 to 16 days
Parsnip 8 to 14 days
Peas .... 8 to 14 days
Pepper • 10 to 14 days
Pop Corn ID to 14 days
Potato 6 to 10 days
Pumpkin 6 to 12 days
Radish 4 to 7 days
Rhubarb 8 to 16 days
Ruta-Baga 5 to 10 days
Salsify 8 to 14 days
Spinach 5 to 9 days
Squash 6 to 12 days
Swiss Chard 6 to 10 days
Tobacco 8 to 14 days
Tomato 6 to 12 days
Turnip 5 to 9 days
Water Cress 8 to 14 days
Watermelon 6 to 12 days
beds or protected places.
GERMINATION OF FARM SEEDS.
Alfalfa 5
Australian Salt Bush 10
Beets 6
Burr Clover 6
Carrots 10
Clover 5
Corn
Grass
Kale, Tall Jersey Mangels, Beets
Peas
Rape
Rye Grass
Spring Vetches ..
Squash
Sugar Cane
Sunflower Timothy Grass
.10 .10 . 5 . 6 . 8 . 5 .10 .10
7
.10
8
10
Turnip 5
to 10 days to 15 days to 12 days to 12 days to 14 days to 12 days to 14 days to 15 days to 10 days to 12 days to 14 days to 10 days to 15 days to 14 days to 12 days to 14 days to 14 days to 15 days to 9 days
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NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES
On this page we list a few of the newest, oddest, and most distinctive plant crea- tions. Read the descriptions carefully and include at least one or two in your first order. NO PREMIUMS WITH NOVEL- TIES AND SPECIALTIES.
Bridal Veil
(POLYGONUM BALDCHUANICUM)
A hardy climber of recent introduction from the mountains of Turkestan. It is of rapid growth, frequently attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in a season. The stems are twining and cling for support to any object within reach. Every branch- let terminates in a panicle of snowy white, foamy flowers, which are produced during the entire summer and to early fall. In the fall it drops its leaves and in the early spring it is covered with small, round green glossy leaves. A beautiful sight in itself.
Strong One-Year-old Plants, 75c each, postpaid.
Strong Three- Year-Old Plants, in 5-gal. cans, $2.00 each, by express.
Photographed at the Home of Mrs. J. W. Edmundson, 330 South 14th St., San. Jose., Cal.
Variegated Virginia Creeper
A Wonderful Novelty with its beautiful green glossy leaves, the veins of which are of a beautiful silver tinge. This new beauti- ful vine is always an attractive sight. Habit and growth the same as its parent, the old favorite Virginia Creeper, which has pleased its admirers for so many years with its beautiful autumn leaves.
Strongly rooted plants, 50c each, postpaid.
One-Year-Old Plants, $1.00 each, by express.
Two-Year-Old Plants, $1.50 each, by express.
Egyptian Wheat, or Shalhi
A marvelous new grain, yielding enormous crop and growing under practically all conditions. The stalks furnish a most nutri- tious and satisfying food for stock, and the grain is unsurpassed for poultry. Grows like sorgum and broom corn. Irrigation is unnecessary. Egyptian Wheat is the ideal dry-country forage. Can I planted as late as July, but we advise earlier planting. Often J5 and 40 stalks will come up from a single seed and we have counted as many as 4530 grains in one head. Plant in hills, four feet apart, using three pounds of seed per acre. You can look for a yield of from two to three tons to the acre.
Per packet 5c, half pound 15c, postpaid, pound 25c postpaid. Pound 15c by express; 10 pounds 80c, by express.
Beautiful Leopard Plant
(FARFUGIUM GRANDE)
A wonderful plant on the porch, in the parlor or anywhere al- most. It is a beautiful plant if planted in the garden in a bed
of plants next to the house or under trees; in fact, if planted outside as well as inside, is al- ways beautiful. It has large, cir- cular, thick, leathery leaves eight
to twelve inches in diameter, of
a deep glossy green, with large, bright yellow spots, borne
on long, wiry stems. Price
of small plants 35c each; $3.00 per dozen, postpaid. Larger plants, 75c, $1.00
and $1.50 each, by express.
Japanese Air Plant
A novelty imported from Japan. Grows without water or soil. We have had a basket of this wonderful Air Plant for two years, and it looks as beautiful today as tbe day we placed it in our sitting room. It will not stand the sun, as the sprays are very fine, and the sun will burn them. The plants absorb the moisture from the air; this keeps the plants looking beautiful all the time. The plant is of a beautiful green color, and is a very beau- tiful ornament for the parlor, and is inexpensive. The plants are arranged in a pretty, dark twig basket, and can be suspended from a chandelier or placed in the center of atable, where the effect is beautiful.
Twig basket made especially for the Air Plants, 25c each, post- paid, or basket and two Air Plants, enough to fill a basket and make a pretty effect, 65c each, postpaid. Air plants, 20c each, post- paid.
Otaheite Orange
Transvaal Daisy
A dwarf novelty that fruits almost all the year round. As a pot
plant this lovely Dwarf Orange is one of the most novel and beautiful that can be grown. With a couple of plants of it you can have an abundance of the far-famed, delicate and fragrant Orange Blossoms, and we recommend it to our friends as a novel- ty of sterling worth and merit. For eight months in the year this little orange tree is in bloom and fruit, and if grown in- side the perfume from the waxy blossoms will permeate every room in the house. Can be grown outside in the garden, in a win- dow box or on the porch and will give you real pleasure every day in the year. The fruit is small, yet makes a showy, attrac- tive appearance that delights all who have seen it. Strong plants 35c each, delivered free.
Marvelous Ponderosa Lemon
On a plant six feet high no less than eighty-nine of the ponder- ous Lemons were growing at one time. It was a beautiful sight to see. The tree was blooming, and at the same time had fruit in all stages of development, from the size of a pea up to the ripe fruit showing it to be a true ever-bearer. Fruit has been taken from this tree weighing over four pounds. The Lemons have a very thin rind for such large fruit. It is the juciest of all Lemons, makes delicious lemonade, and for culinary purposes cannot be excelled. It is not uncommon to make twelve lemon pies from one Lemon. We have the genuine stock of this ponderous Lemon, and guarantee the trees to produce the same large fruit. No budding or grafting is necessary. It fruits when quite small, and makes a lovely house plant, or can be grown outdoors. The waxy- white blossoms will scent every room in the house when grown indoors. Strong plants 35c each; delivered free.
The Beautiful Transvaal Daisy
(Gerbera)
The South African Daisy has always been regarded as one of the choicest of peren- nial plants. Its brilliant colors and long stems, its lasting and decorative value as a cut flower, have placed it in the front rank. We are now offering SUPERB NEW HYBRIDS' in a splendid series of beautiful colors hitherto unknown in this class of flowers. These new introductions range from the purest white to the deepest, richest crimson, including orange, scarlet, yellow, pink and salmon.
It cannot be said that Gerberas are easy to grow, but if attention to a few simple in- structions are heeded, the ordinary amateur gardener should have no trouble with them.
It is a notable feature of the Transvaal Daisy that the cut flowers last for two weeks. In habits of growth and in character of flower, the Transvaal resembles the popu- lar Shasta Daisy, with the exception that the Transvaal petals are narrower and gorgeously colored. Two-year plants, separate colors, $1.50 each, postpaid. Two-year plants, our selec- tion, $100 each, postpaid. One-year plants, assorted colors, blooming size, 35c each, $3.50 for 12, postpaid.
These plants for delivery.
ready
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ESTABLISMED
C11AS. C. NAVIvE>T CO. *nc.
Chas. C. Navlet Co?s 1917 Bargains
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s
Complete Vegetable Garden
. 20
Big Packets
50c
DELIVERED FREE
This collection never has been surpassed and never can be. If purchased by the packet the seeds would cost $1.25. Count the packets — 2 Radish — 2 Onion — 2 Beet — 2 Lettuce — 1 Spinach — 1 Peas — 2 Carrot — 1 Cauliflower — 2 Cabbage — 1 Celery — 2 Turnip — 1 Borecole or Kale — and 1 Parsley — 20 big packets in all.
Positively the biggest moneys’ worth ever offered in vegetable seeds. A select assortment of early and late varieties so that you will have fresh, succulent vegetables all year round. Every packet contains new fresh seeds — from this season’s crop. No premium with this collection.
FREE-25 VARIETIES SWEET PEA SEED
With every order for this collection we will send FREE a big 25c packet of Sweet Pea seeds containing 25 magnificent sorts. We never could make such an offer except for the fact that we grow immense quantities of seed on our own seed farms and sell di- rect to our customers, without the necessity of adding a middle- man’s profit.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s
ROSE BARGAINS
12
Beautiful 2 yr. old Roses — Delivered
$1
.50
Bush, Climbing or As- sorted — Strong, .hardy, “Full of Life” Plants. Our selection — not labeled.
In this wonderful collec- tion there are twelve dis- tinct varieties — all choice — all favorites — our selection from varieties catalogued in this book (unlabeled). No premium. Delivered free. Send 75c for half of this collection.
12 Glorious Field Grown Roses $2.00
Bush, Climbing or Assorted Varieties, our selection from this catalog; sturdy 2-year-old field grown plants; every Rose properly labeled. No premium. Express collect. Send $1.00 for half of this collection.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s
Berry Bargain
48 Choice Plants $2
Express Collect
A Complete Berry Garden for two dollars. Loganberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Seed- less Blackberries and Dewberries — all choice sorts — and all strong, healthy plants that will grow quickly and fruit abundantly.
4 Loganberry Tips; our price 30c
4 Raspberry Tips; our price 30c
24 Strawberry Tips; our price 50c
4 Blackberry Tips; our price 30c
4 Currant Plants; our price 60c
2 Gooseberry Plants; our price 50c
2 Seedless Blackberry Tips; our price.. 40c 4 Dewberry Plants; our price 45c
Total Value - - - $3.35
24 Berry Plants; half of above collection $1.25 Please remember that we make no charge for packing and carting. No premium. Ready for delivery.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Surprise Plant Collection 75
Grand Plants
and Vines for
$2°°
Express Collect
This collection is made up of surplus stock from our nurseries. If bought singly the plants and vines that go into our Surprise Collection would cost many times what we offer the entire collec- tion for. We begin filling orders about March 1st, but as they are filled in rotation and we usually receive them by the thousand, we advise ordering at once.
Seventy-five different varieties — all selected from our catalog — and including magnificent Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, etv. We include some of our very finest sorts and newest novelties. Half of the Collection $1.00, express collect.
Ever-blooming Plants and Vines, made of the same choice varieties that we put into the larger collection. Don’t fail to include at least this $1.00 assortment with your first order.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
DAHLIA BARGAIN
12
Choice Dahlias
$l-oo
Delivered Free
Assorted Colors, Sure to Grow. Here is a truly won- derful Dahlia collection; 12 distinct varieties — just as you see them pictured here — including the most glor- iously gorgeous colorings and blooms of massive size and matchless form. Don’t fail to include this collection with your first order. No premium with this collection. Half of this collec- tion for 50c postpaid. Send your order at once.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Chrysanthemum Bargain
12
Glorious ’Mums
75c
Delivered Free
This collection in- cludes some of our grandest and finest novelties — some of them selling at 15c each.
Every plant is from a catalogued variety — no two alike — but, of course, unlabeled. You can form no idea of this Chrsyanthemum Bar- gain until you order the plants — set them out— and watch their unrivaled glory unfold at the blossoming season. As we have stated in other parts of the book — we grow our own plants. Other- wise such an offer as this would be utterly impossible. Ready for de- livery February 1st. 6 Plants for 49c— All choice catalogued va- rieties. Postpaid.
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Chas. C. Navlet Co/s 1917 Bargains
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Carnation Plant Bargain
12 Choice Plants $1.00, Postpaid
In this collection you will find only the best sorts — varieties selected from our own catalog
some of them being taken from our newest and choicest novelties. Most are varieties of huge size — as double as double can be — with handsomely scalloped, fringed and fluted edges.
Solid Whites— Blush — Pink — Salmon — Carmine — Scarlet — Crimson — Dark Crimson — Maroon, etc., and the most extraordinarily marked, striped, spotted, tinted, speckled and mottled effects.
Words can never do justice to the gorgeous beauty of these Carnations — and you can never really know what value we are offering in this collection until you order the plants, set them out in your garden, and see them grow and unfold their matchless blossoms. NO PREMIUM.
Half of this collection for 50c — Delivered Free.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Bulb Garden Collection
100 Gorgeous-flowering Bulbs, $1.00 — 50 for 60c — Postpaid
Here is one of the most extraordinary bargain offers in our entire catalog — a full hundred choice Holland bulbs for one dollar, or 50 for 60c — delivered free. This offer is made purely as an advertising feature — every person who buys this collection becomes an enthusiastic customer and we find this method of ad- vertising pays us better than any other method we have used.
Included in the collection are Hyacinths, Daffodils, Gladioli, Freesias, and many other varieties embracing every imaginable color and type of flower. As soon as the stock in any variety is exhausted we add a new va- riety, thus keeping the collection right up-to-the-minute in seasonableness. No matter when you order these bulbs you will get varieties suitable for the time of year. All bulbs guaranteed to grow. Your money back if you’re dissatisfied. NO PREMIUM.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Complete Flower Garden Bargain
12 Packets Selected Flower Seeds — 60c, Postpaid
A complete grand, glorious garden for sixty cents. This collection is made up only of tried and tested va- rieties— seeds that will grow quickly, bloom freely, and give endless delight to the gardener. We have chosen them to furnish a varied, profuse and continuous display all through the season. NO PREMIUM.
Mixed Sweet Peas 1 5c pkg
Mixed Zinnias 1 10c pkg
Mixed Stocks 1 10c pkg
Single Wallflowers 1 5c pkg
Dwarf Nasturtiums 1 5c pkg
Giant Ruffled California Petunias, mixed 1 10c pkg
Giant Asters 1 10c pkg
Mixed Pansies 1 10c pkg
Mixed Pansies 1 5c pkg
Giant Verbenas 1 10c. pkg
Mignonette 1 5c pkg
Tall Shirley Poppy 1 5c pkg
Our price by the single packet would be 90c — others would charge $1.00. We send complete for 60c.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Sweet Pea Seed Bargain
25 Extra Large Packets, 75c — Postpaid
Every one likes Sweet Peas, and here in California we raise tons of Sweet Pea seed for Eastern and European seedsmen. In Santa Clara County are raised the choicest Sweet Peas in the world, and if you could see one of our Sweet Pea fields in bloom the sight would linger in your memory forever.
We sell enormous quantities of Sweet Pea Seed and put up hundreds of thousands of pack- ages each year, but none of which are sold at such a bargain as these.
This collection consists of 25 extra large packets; each packet contains a different variety or color, so many, in fact, that when they are in full bloom you can pick a different colored bouquet every day for a month. Every color of the rainbow is represented in this collection, and nowhere else in the world can you get such Sweet Pea value. No premium.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Family Orchard Bargain
$6.00 Worth of Trees and Vines for $4.00 — Expr ess Collect
Our stock of Fruit Trees this year is exceptionally choice. We guarantee every Tree true to name and of the best selected stock. We guarantee to give you better value than you can possibly get elsewhere. We charge nothing extra for packing and cartage, which is always an extra expense when you buy from other nurserymen. NO PREMIUM.
THESE TREES AND GRAPE VINES 2 Cherry (Black and White) our price 80c
1 Apricot, our price 40c
2 Apple (Early and Late) our price 60c
2 Peach (Early and Late) our price 70c
Total 14
This collection is ready immediate delivery
for
1 Plum, our price 40c
1 Prune, our price 40c
1 Pear, our price 40c
4 Grape Vines (Distinct Varieties) our price 80c
Total (if ordered singly) $4.50
Others sell these for $6.00, but we will send everything mentioned above for only $4.00.
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THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Handy
Worker
Wheel Plow and Cultivator
The main feature of this tool is its ex- tra high wheel— 24 inches. Anyone
wanting a low-priced tool to begin with, will find that you can do about all of your garden work except sowing the seed. Strong plow.
NO. 1» PRICE $4.00
WOODEN LABELS
For pots, trees and gardens.
Hundred M
3J4 in 10c $ .80
V/ in 15c 1.00
5f4 in 20c 1.35
6J4 in 25c 1.63
8^2 in 50c 4.50
10/4, in 75c 7.00
12 k2 in $1.00 0.00
TREE LABELS With copper wire, 35c per 100 — $2.00 per
1,000, postpaid. DELIVERED FREE
RAFFIA
For weaving baskets, jewel boxes, shopping bags, mats, cushions, slip- pers, hats, etc.
Natural straw color, J4 pound 15c, pound 30c, postpaid. Red, Brown, Green, pkg. 15c, 54 pound 35c, pound $1.00, postpaid.
GARDEN TROWELS
5-inch steel blade, plain handle. Price 5c.
DELIVERED 10c.
TRANSPLANTING TROWEL
Cold rolled bright steel. Polished handle. 10c.
DELIVERED 15c.
FLORISTS’ TROWEL
Extra heavy, solid steel, 6- in. blade. Price 15c.
DELIVERED 20c.
SPADING FORK
4j4 in. prongs. Cast steel. No finer spading fork made.
Price 15c. DELIVERED 20c.
LIGHTNING INSECT SPRAYER
The Lightning Insect Sprayer is adapted for all kinds of spraying purposes and is used largely by gardeners and florists, as well as for spraying disinfectants of every description. The air chamber is 18 inches in length and 1J4 inches in diameter. The reservoir holds about one quart. Price 50c. Spe- cial price by the dozen.
DELIVERED 60 CENTS
ROSE STAKES
Nicely pointed ends. Painted green with white tops. Made of non-rotting redwood.
254 ft. stakes 12 for $ .75
3 ft. stakes 12 for 1.10
4 ft. stakes 12 for 1.35
5 ft. stakes 12 for 1.60
6 ft. stakes 12 for 2.00
We will send cheapest way,
purchaser to pay transportation.
s
FLORAL SET
As illustrated above. RAKE — 5-tooth tinned. HOE — Tinned blade. TROWEL — 5-in. tinned blade WEEDER — 5 -prong.
All have varnished handles
Per set 35c.
DELIVERED 40c.
WARD’S GOPHER TRAP
Without doubt the best style of trap made. Brass jaws. Never fails to catch the rodents. If you want a trap that does the business — order this.
Priced at 25c.
DELIVERED 35c.
PRUNING SHEARS
Steel blades, care- fully ground and sharpened. Length —
8 in. Price 75c. DELIVERED 85c
WEEDING HOOK
Of best malleable iron, tinned, enamel- ed handle, each 10c.
DELIVERED 15c
GARDEN SET
SPADE — Tinned steel, 32 inches long.
HOE — Cold rolled bright steel; 36 inches long.
RAKE— Malleable iron, varnished handles.
SPADING FORK— With 3 prongs.
Price Per Set 75c.
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Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Seedless Blackberry
EARLIEST — HANDSOMEST — JUICIEST — MOST PRODUCTIVE MOST PROFITABLE BERRY EVER INTRODUCED
20c per Plant 12 for $2.00
Ready for Delivered
Immediate Delivery Free
We challenge the world to produce the equal of our Wonderful Seedless Blackberry! Each succeeding season adds to its laurels! We grow enormous quantities of the plants every year — but find it practically impossible to meet the demands. Home and market gardeners alike are clamoring for this marvellous berry. It is unquestionably
THE GRANDEST BLACKBERRY ON EARTH
and is sure to give the greatest satisfaction.
It clearly outclasses all other varieties. It is four weeks ahead of the next earliest berry — and is at its best when other varieties are just beginning to ripen. It is larger than such well-known berries as the Kittany, Crandall and Lawton — juicier than any berry we have ever tasted — more luscious and richer in flavor than any other — and is by all odds the handsomest looking berry ever shown in the market. IF PLANTED THIS SPRING OR SUMMER IT WILL BEAR SMALL CROP THIS YEAR— and it is the only blackberry that will bear the first year. While not entirely seedless it is so nearly so that the few small round soft seeds are not noticed in eating. As a profit-producer it is unbeat- able— and as a berry for one’s own table it is unsurpassed. ORDER AT LEAST ONE OF THESE SEEDLESS BLACK- BERRY PLANTS — DON’T FAIL. Plant from December to April. Be first in your town to grow these berries.
Other choice varieties of
BLACKBERRIES
Mammoth
PLANTS— 10c EACH— 7Sc PER 10— $4.00 PER 100 BY EXPRESS. TWO-YEAR-OLD PLANTS— 20c EACH— $1.50 PER 10— $12.00 PER 100 BY EXPRESS.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
The Mammoth grows entirely unlike any other Blackberry in cultivation. It is a rapid grower, trailing on the ground or upon trellises like Grapevines, and under favorable conditions will grow 20 feet in a season. Canes are large and strong. Foliage large, healthy, thick, and of a deep green color. Enormously productive and exceedingly early. Fruit enormously large, specimens often reaching 2l/2 inches in length. Seed small and soft. Core small, soft and palatable. In size and extra fine flavor the Mammoth sur- passes all other varieties of Blackberry; with the single except- ion of our Wonderful Seedless Blackberry. One of the finest Fruit Novelties of recent years. It is unlike a Dewberry or any other so-called running Blackberry ever introduced. Plant from October to April.
Crandall’s Early
10c PER PLANT.— 60c PER 10 $4.00 PER 100— BY EXPRESS
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY An excellent, prolific, ever-bearing Blackberry. Begins to bear fruit early in the season and continues until late in the fall. It often yields good, ripe, well-developed fruit as late as the last day of December. Berries are large, of fine flavor, firm and solid.
Kittatiny
10c PER PLANT. 60c PER 10. $4.00 PER 100— BY EXPRESS.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY One of the old popular varieties. Fruit of best quality, large, handsome and ripe as soon as black. Very productive. Midseason.
Himalaya Giant
10c PER PLANT 75c PER 10. $4.00 PER 100.
READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY A late Blackberry coming after the other Berries are gone,
and ripening over a period of several weeks. Especially desirable for family use. In Northern California they are seldom injured by frost, as they blossom after all frosts are over. Like the Logan- berry, it must be grown on a trellis — the vines under favorable conditions growing 15 to 20 feet. The berries grow in bunches, are of excellent flavor and the yield is tremendously large. Two-year- old plants 20c per plant— $1.50 per 10 — $12.00 per 100; by express. Ready for immediate delivery.
Seedless Blackberries
LOGANBERRY
THE WONDERFUL BLACKBERRY-RASPBERRY
Two-year old plants; each 26c, 10 for $1.50, 100 for $12.00; by ex- press. Ready for delivery now.
Per tip 10c, 10 for 75c, postpaid; 100 for $4.00.
The Loganberry originated in California. It is unlike any other berry jn existence. A hybrid between the Raspberry and the JHackberry, it partakes of a nature of both in appearance, but has a delicious, vinous flavor peculiar to itself. Hardy as a rock- stands the driest weather without flinching — and fruits in the poorest soil. The bushes are of low-growing habit, and have strong canes without thorns. One of the most profitable berries you can cultivate.
DEWBERRY
Two-year-old plants; each 20c, 12 for $1.50— Ready for now.
15c per Tip; 75c per 10; $4.00 per 100, by Exprer
The Dewberry is a most wonderful berry, rir
crop of fruit before late Raspberries are gone, ripens in May. Large, firm, of superior flav^
A rampant grower and may be trellised from tips like Cap Raspberries. Those v'* it one of the greatest berries ever r extreme earliness, enormous producti for anything. Perfectly hardy, st*' heat equally well.
GO O'
CHOICE TWO-YEAF
DOWNING— Popular Splendid for bo
per 10; $15.00 f'
JOSSELYN— Fine Gooseberries good berry
per 100.
HOUGHTON— Vi
size, pale re
$12.00 per 100
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RASPBERRIES
Berries of Surpassing Flavor and Productiveness
/-< .1 1 j. “The Queen of the Market”. A standard hardy variety, that endures
cutnoen northern winters and southern summers equally well. The berries
— a deep rich crimson in color — are of very large size, delicious flavor and so firm they can be shipped hundreds of ir^les. The bush is a very vigorous grower and bountiful producer. Ready for delivery now. 10c per plant; 60c per 10; $5.00 per 100. Purchaser to pay transportation.
Golden Queen “The Golden-Yellow Beauty”. A seedling of the Cuthbert of
surpassing size, beauty, productiveness, adaptability, flavor
and hardiness. The large berries are a beautiful golden-yellow in color, and the
canes are extremely hardy and of a strong growth. The fruit always brings a
high price in the market because of the peculiarity of color and flavor. Ready for delivery now. 10c per plant; 75c per 10; $6.00 per 100; Purchaser to pay trans-
portation.
Qiinavlatiira A s delicious as the name implies. The Superlative Raspberry is
ouperidlive a surprise in the fullness of its merits. It deserves the strongest
words of praise in our language. We know of no variety that can compare with
it at all. It is a stiff, upright grower, a continuous cropper from May until
November. Ready for delivery now. Two-year-old plants 25c each; $2.00 per 10; $17.50 per 100. Purchaser to pay transportation.
Palirorn 1- Qumvicn this Raspberry is the best suited to the hot in-
V-alll UrOlla JlirprlSc terior valleys. It bears abundantly from early
spring until frost, and it is in the Los Angeles market almost through the
entire year. Compared with the Cuthbert, it is earlier by two weeks, not quite
such a deep red, gives larger crops, and while not so sweet, it is one of the
most profitable market berries. Needs good soil to bear large berries and
large crops. Ready for delivery now. 10c per plant; 75c per 10; $6.00 per 100. Purchaser to pay transportation.
CjjlTSgg Best Black Cap Variety. The canes grow strongly _and vigor-
'ously, and under good culture are very productive. The berries are large, covered with heavy bloom, firm, meaty and of fine flavor. The Gregg is unquestionably the best and largest Black Cap Raspberry in culti- vation. Berry growers who want a late berry, a handsome berry, a good berry, a productive, berry and a profitable berry should not fail to plant this peerless sort. 2-year-old plants 20c each; 10 for $1.75 — By Express. Ready for Immediate Delivery. 10c per Tip; 75c per 10; $6.00 per 100 — By Express. Ready February 1st.
PHENOMENAL BERRY 0"eo,Burba"k'8
Berry Triumphs
Of this extraordinary berry Mr. Burbank says: “It is larger than the largest berry ever before known. It has a bright crimson Raspberry color, is as productive as could be desired, and the most delicious of all berries for canning and drying. The berries grow in clusters of 5 to 10 or more each, and the individual berries measure three inches around one way, by four inches the other way, and weigh one quarter ounce each — even larger ones were weighed and measured last season.” We have found this berry to be all that is claimed for it — phenomenal in every particular. It tastes and looks like both the Raspberry and Blackberry. It is one of the ir.ost remarkable of all new fruits introduced during this generation. A berry of sterling worth in every particular. It is twice as large and in many ways superior to the new Loganberry which is being so highly praised. Two-year-old plants: 25c per plant; 10 for $2.00; 100 for $18.00 — by express. Ready for delivery now.
15c per Tip; 10 for $1.25; $10.00 for 100 by express.
Phenomenal Berry
HINTS ON BERRY CULTURE
CURRANTS
The Very Cream of the Best Varieties 2- Year-Old Plants — Ready for Delivery
The largest Red Currant in existence. The bushes are unusually hardy in habit of
'“'*“'** J growth and bear profusely. The berries are a beautiful red, and grow in immense clus- ters, more resembling bunches of Red Grapes than bunches of Currants. 20c per plant; $1.50 per 10; $10.00 per 100 — Purchaser to pay transportation.
White Grape
This is the hardiest white 'sort ever introduced, and is therefore especially desirable. This and Cherry consider the best of all Currants 20c per plant; 10; $10.00 per 100. Purchaser to pay trans-
and
The
Rlanlr Manioc A fine black Currant
X3iaCK Iiapies a general favorite.
berry and bunch are very large and of most ex- cellent quality. 20c per plant; $1.50 per 10; $10.00 per 100. Purchaser to pay transportation.
Blackberries, Raspberries, Etc.
Each year, after the leaves have fallen, and have left the canes bare, cut off the canes that fruited during the summer so they will be level with the surface of the ground, and mark •plant with a stake, then new canes will sprout out. After they have grown 4 to 6 feet irune off or pinch the tips of each cane to force out the laterals (side branches). It is growth that produces the choicest fruit. If the old canes are left on the plants they ce inferior fruit.
Currants and Gooseberries
Currants and Gooseberries consists in cleaning them of the dead wood in winter he new shoots in the spring, as may be desired. They should be grown in 6 feet apart, and the plants should be planted in rows 2 to 3 feet apart.
?r Pays Transportation on Berries
ces do not include transportation — but they do include careful pack- I cartage to Express or Freight Office. Others charge for this ser- ,This means a saving of from 15 per cent to 25 per cent. This important feature that you should not overlook.
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ESTABLISHED
SAN JOSE. CAEIF.
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Best Home and Market Strawberries
On Dozen Orders We Deliver Free — Purchaser Pays Transportation on Larger Quantities
Magoon Molinda Marshall Brandywine
There’s money in strawberries. A Strawberry Bed is a safe and sure investment — the greatest of all money-makers. Can be grown in practically all soils and almost anywhere. There’s pleasure in strawberry growing too. A few plants will keep the average
supplied with delicious fresh berries all through the season. Make your selections from the varieties listed on this page — for these are berries that we have thoroughly tested out and can recommend without hesitation to all our friends and customers.
FIVE BEST SELF FERTILIZING SORTS
Choice Plants nC Delivered Free ^ JL
Brandywine Strawberry—
ium to late Strawberry. The berries are exceptionally sweet, per- fect in form and of a rich glossy crimson color, which permeates the flesh, alm,ost to the center. An ideal dessert berry, and un- surpassed for canning and preserving. The plant is a strong, luxuriant grower — succeeds in any soil — and can always be depended upon to yield a bountiful crop.
I „iL> D, l;£‘ A well-known and immensely pop-
l_OngWOrtn S I roiltic Ular Strawberry, especially in California. Fruit small, but very sweet. Always commands a high price in the markets.
11 C* ■ ! A universal favorite. Of extraor-
Iviarsnall Otrawberry dinary size and sweetness. The
juice of the Marshall is as fine as syrup. A wonderful keeper, rich in color, and never fails to produce heavily.
Molinda Strawberry — ^ore^^sfrawberr^^Tood hls?zhe'
and unexcelled quality. Plant very strong, a good grower, long lived, and makes but few runners. Berries are firm and of a rich color. Very prolific.
1 A A Choice Plants 7C- 1 UU Delivered Free / OC
Magoon Strawberry— tTlol5-
sesses many desirable features. The berries are very large and of fine form. They are bright red in color and have a very rich full flavor. The Magoon is especially good where hard winters are the rule — as it will stand the most trying weather.
KLONDYKE
THE QUEEN OF EARLY STRAWBERRIES
12 for 25c, Delivered Free; 100 for 75c by Express
The Klondyke variety is famous for the beautiful and uniform shape of its rich blood-red berries. We have given it a thorough test in our breeding beds and .can advise our customers to set largely of the Klondyke.
PLANT STRAWBERRIES OCTOBER TO MAY
BURBANK’S WONDERFUL
PATAGONIA
A Remarkable Strawberry
Referring to this berry Mr. Burbank says: —
“The berries grow on stiff branching stalks, which, while generally holding the berries free from the ground, yet do not expose them to the hot sun, so that in warm, dry weather the berries keep here in best condition a week or more on the vines.
The berries are uniformly large, single berries sometimes weighing an ounce each at the beginning of the season, decreasing somewhat in size during the heat of midsummer, but are even larger in the fall if the runners have been removed; fine scarlet color with a handsome pale yellow flesh. The seeds are so very small as to be almost imperceptible.
“This berry though firm and a remarkably good keeper is of most exquisite quality, melting in the mouth with a sweet pineapple, strawberry and cream-like flavor, and can be freely eaten by those who cannot eat the common acid strawberries now grown.
“The calyx is extraordinarily large. This keeps the berries apart, giving an air space, making them keep much longer than ordinary berries and adding a peculiar, fresh beauty when offered in boxes or baskets.
“But above all, this new strawberry is a home berry. Easy to raise, produc- ing great quantities of large, firm, sweet, delicious, pineapple-flavored berries without the usual care necessary to produce good strawberries. It is the first of a new race which has come to make strawberry growers rejoice.
“Everyone who has seen the ‘Patagonia’ has been surprised and delighted with the vigor and surprising productiveness of the plants, the size, beauty, exquisitely delightful flavor and aroma of this, the King of Strawberries."
15c each; $1.50 per dozen. Delivered Free.
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ESTABLISHED 1885
CHAS. C. NAVL/BT CO. inc.
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Fruit Trees --- Selected Strains
Yellow Bellflower Apple
APPLE
All Fruit Trees Are Packed and Delivered to Express or Freight Office Without Extra Charge — Don’t Overlook This
No Premium Given with Fruit Trees
DELIVERY — Fruit trees are ready for immediate delivery. Where no in- structions to the contrary accompany the order, we shall take the liberty of substituting varieties when the varieties ordered have run out.
FIVE FOR HALF THE PRICE OF TEN— You can order five of any variety of fruit trees from us at just half the price of ten.
CAUTION — Be sure to unpack stock carefully. Plant at once or carefully cover roots with soil. Keep roots moist — never permit them to dry out. Before planting prune off all broken and extra long roots.
CHERRY
4 to 6 feet — 30c each; $2.50 per 10 Summer Varieties
EARLY HARVEST — Medium size. Bright straw color. Tender and fine. Good for table and cooking. Ripens early in June.
RED ASTRACHAN — Large, deep crimson. Flesh white, moderately juicy, with an agreeable rich and acid flavor. Very productive. Best early Apple. Ripens in July and August.
Autumn Varieties
4 to 6 feet — 40c each; $3.00 per 10
BLACK TARTARIAN — Fruit of the largest size. Bright purplish black. Flesh thick, very juicy, very rich and delicious. Tree a remarkably vigorous, erect and beautiful grower and an im,- mense bearer. The best of the black cherries. Ripens in late May.
NAPOLEON BIGARREAU — (Royal Ann) — A magnificent Cherry of the largest size. Pale yellow, becoming amber in the shade, with a bright red cheek. Flesh very firm, juicy and sweet. Ripen in late June.
BING — Lately introduced. Fruit large, dark brown or black. Very fine. Late. A good shipping variety. Ripens in middle June.
ALEXANDER— A very large, deep red or crimson Apple. Hardy and fairly productive. An excellent market sort. Ripens in September.
JONATHAN — Medium to large, striped, mostly red. Tender, juicy, rich vinous flavor. Very productive and one of the best va- rities either for table or market. Ripens in October and No- vember.
LEWELLING— (Black Republican) — Large size. Cross between Napoleon Bigarreau and Black Tartarian, having the solid flesh of the former and the color of the latter. Very late and good. Ripens in July.
MAY DUKE — An old well-known, excellent variety. Large dark red, juicy, rich, sub-acid. Good for pies. Ripens in May.
Winter Varieties
BURBANK CHERRY
ESOPUS SPITZENBERG — Large, light red, delicately coated with light bloom. Crisp, rich, sprightly, vinous flavor. Ripens No- vember to January.
SMITH’S CIDER — Large, handsome, red and yellow. Juicy, acid. A vigorous grower and abundant bearer. Ripens December to March.
WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN— Large, pale yellow. Extra high flavor. Ripens December to February.
YELLOW BELLFLOWER — A large handsome and excellent winter Apple. Skin smooth, pale lempn yellow, often with a blush next the sun. Flesh tender, juicy, crisp, with a sprightly sub- acid flavor. Ripens October to January.
YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN — Large, yellow firm, crisp, juicy, with a very rich, high flavor. The best Winter Apple. Ripens December to March.
CRAB APPLE
4 TO 6 FEET 30c EACH; $2.50 PER 10
HYSLOP — Almost as large as the Early Strawberry Apple. Deep crimson. Very popular. Late. Tree remarkably vigorous. Ripens in September.
RED SIBERIAN — Fruit small, about an inch in diameter. Yellow, with scarlet cheek. Tree an erect, free grower. Bears when two or three years old. Ripens in August.
TRANSCENDENT — A beautiful variety, of the Siberian Crab. Large, red and yellow. Tree a remarkably strong grower. Ripens in September.
APRICOT
4 to 6 feet — 40c each; $3.00 per 10
BLENHEIM — Orange with a deep yellow _ cheek. Juicy and toler- ably rich flesh. Vigorous grower, an'" regular prolific bearer. Ripens in July.
HEMSKIRKE — Strongly resembles the Moorpark in size and color, but differs from that variety in ripening a little earlier and more evenly.Ripens July to August.
MOORPARK — One of the largest and most popular Apricots. Deep orange or brownish red. Flesh quite firm, bright orange, part- ing freely from the stone. Quite juicy with a rich and luscious flavor. A favorite canning variety. Ripens in August.
ROYAL — A standard variety. Skin dull yellow, with an orange cheek. Flesh pale orange, firm and juicy, with a rich, vinous flavor. Ripens in July.
EARLIEST OF ALL LARGE-FRUITING VARIETIES
We want to recommend this wonderful new Cherry to every one of our customers. The trees are models of form, vigor and never-failing productiveness. The fruit is extremely large, in- describably luscious, deep crimson in color, and matchless in quality. Price 50c each; 10 for $4.00.
FIG
3 to 5 feet — 50c each — $4.00 per 10
ADRIATIC — Tree a strong and healthy grower. Fruit above med- ium size. Skin white and thin. Pulp red, fine, exceedingly aromatic and changes to an amber color when dried. CALIFORNIA BLACK— The well-known local variety. Fruit large, dark purple, almost black when fully ripe. Makes a good dried fig. Tree grows to a very large size and bears immense crop.
LEMON
4 to 5 feet — $2.00 each — Choice Stock
VILLA FRANCA— Thornless, or nearly so. Fruit juicy and nearly seedless. Withstands lower temperature than any other variety. LISBON — Tree of largest growth. Fruit medium size, fine grained, and with a strong acid flavor. Few seeds. Good keeper. EUREKA— The celebrated California lemon and the favorite ship- ping commercial variety. Undoubtedly the finest lemon grown. Medium size fruit with few seeds. An excellent keeper. Thornless tree. Prolific producer.
NECTARINE
4 to 6 feet — 40c each; $3.00 per 10
BOSTON — Large, deep yellow, with a bright blush and deep mot- tlings of red. Flesh yellow, without any red at the stone. Sweet, though not rich, with pleasant and peculiar flavor. STANWICK— Very large. Pale skin. Rich velvet shade. White flesh— tender, juicy. Best all-round shipping and canning sort.
No Charge for Packing of Fruit Trees — Purchaesr Pays Transportation
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ESTABLISHED 1885
T SAN JOSE. CALIF. Jfc-
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: MOUSE OF QUALITY
ORANGES
Strong- Trees — 4 to 5 Feet — $2.00 Each
“THE WASHINGTON NAVEL” — Of all introduced no other has given California the prominence and prestige as a great citrus section that this remarkable variety has. Here it has reached the highest state of perfection, and it stands pre-eminently in the lead of all other varieties for its large size, lusciousness and sweetness of pulp, so that it well deserves the title of “King of Oranges”. Tree is a rapid grower, and an early and prolific cropper. Fruit juicy, melting, seedless.
POMEGRANATE
4 to 6 Feet — 75c Each — 3 to 4 Feet — 50c Each
PAPER SHELL — A heavy bearing variety. Skin very thin, hence the name. Especially valuable for home consumption.
SPANISH RUBY— A new, large fruited sort. Skin thick, pale yellow, with a crimson cheek. Flesh crimson, highly aromatic, and very sweet. Excellent shipper.
PEACH
4 to 6 Feet, 35c Each — 10 for $2.50
Freestone Varieties
EARLY CRAWFORD— A magnificent large, yellow Peach of good quality. Its size, beauty and productiveness make it one of the most popular varieties. Ripens last of July.
STRAWBERRY — Medium size, oval. Skin marbled with deep red. Flesh whitish, juicy, rich and of a delicious flavor. Ripens middle of June.
MUIR — An excellent bearer, and does not curl. Fruit large to very large. A fine shipper, and one of the best canning Peaches. As a drying Peach it excels all others ever introduced. Ripens in August.
HALES EARLY — Medium size — nearly round — skin greenish-white red cheek; very rich and juicy. Ripens early in July.
ELBERTA— Very large. Skin golden-yellow where exposed to the sun, faintly striped with red. Flesh yellow, very fine grain, juicy, rich, sweet and splendidly flavored. Tree very prolific.
It is a perfect freestone, and one of the most successful market varieties. Ripens in July.
Clingstone Varieties
TUSCAN— A good shipping and canning Peach. Very desirable on account of its earliness. One of the most popular Peaches among canners and always in big demand.
HEATH— The most delicious of all clingstones. Fruit very large. Skin downy, creamy-white, with faint blush of red in the sun. Flesh greenish-white, very tender, and exceedingly juicy, with the richest, highest and most luscious flavor. Ripens in Sep- tember.
NICHOL’S ORANGE— A large yellow cling, with purple cheek. A vigorous, productive variety. In every way worthy of extensive cultivation. Ripens in September.
PHILLIPS — Large. Flesh clear, yellow to the pit, which is very small. Exceedingly rich and high flavor. Ripens in September.
PEAR
4 to 6 Feet, 40c Each — 10 for $3.50
SUMMER VARIETY
BARTLETT — Large, skin very thin, clear lemon- yellow, with soft blush in the sunny side. Flesh white, buttery, very juicy and highly flavored. The best summer Pear. Thrives in all parts of California. Ripens in August.
AUTUMN VARIETY
BEURRE CLAIRGEAU — Very large. Yellow shaded with red. Near- ly melting, highly flavored. One of the earliest and most pro- lific bearers. Ripens in September.
WINTER VARIETY
P. BARRY— Fruit very large. Skin deep yellow. Nearly covered with a rich golden-russet. Flesh whitish, fine, juicy, buttery, melting, rich and slightly vinous. Ripens January to March.
PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR FRUIT TREES EARLY
Early Crawford Peach
PLUM
4 to 6 Feet, 40c Each — 10 for $3.50 BAVAY’S GREEN GAGE — An excellent foreign variety of fine flavor. Large, greenish. Highly recommended for canning. Ripens in September.
JEFFERSON — A fine variety. Large, oval. Yellow, with a reddish cheek. Flesh very rich, juicy, luscious, high flavor. Parts freely from the stone. Ripens in August.
GREEN GAGE — Small, but of the highest excellence. Round. Greenish yellow, with brown dots. Very juic-' and sweet. Ripens in August.
YELLOW EGG — A very large and beautiful egg-shaped, yellow Plum. Flesh yellow, rather acid until very ripe, when it be- comes sweet. Ripens in August.
SATSUMA — Large, red flesh, firm, solid, juicy and of superb flavor.
Luther Burbank’s New Hybrid Plum
3 to 5 Feet, 50c Each — $4.00 per 10
WICKSON— A cross with Satsuma on Kelsey Bloom* Formed like the Kelsey but more symmetrical. In ripening* the color changes from a deep cherry red to a rich claret. Flesh amber, -very1 juicy. Pit small. Flavor striking and agreeable. A valuable shipping Plum. Ripens early in August.
PRUNE
4 to 6 Feet, 40c Each — 10 for $3.50
FRENCH — A well-known variety so extensively planted for drying. Medium size, egg-shaped, violet-purple. Juicy, very sweet, rich and sugary. Ripens in August.
SUGAR — An extremely early Prune. Very large. Ripens August 1st. Skin very tender. At first of a light purple, tinted with green, changing at maturity to dark purple. Ripens in August HUNGARIAN — Very large, dark red, juicy and sweet. Its large size, bright color, productiveness, and shipping qualities render it a profitable variety for home or distant market. Ripens in August.
IMPERIAL EPINEUSE — Large and uniform in size. Very sweet and high flavor. Skin thin and of a reddish purple when green — when dried, coal black. Ripens in September.
POMELO
Strong Trees — 4 to 5 Feet — $2.00 Each MARSH SEEDLESS— Nearly seedless, very juicy, and of excellent quality, commonly known as Grape Fruit.
QUINCE
Strong Trees — 3 to 5 Feet — 60c Each
PINEAPPLE — Fruit very large. Apple shaped, clear yellow. Flesh very tender. Can be eaten raw like an apple. Makes a highly flavored jelly. Its flavor is the same as that of a Pineapple.
PERSIMMON
3 to 4 Feet — Each 50c — $4.00 per 10
JAPANESE — Very large. Skin light yellow, marked with veins. Flesh dark brown.
P. Barry Pear
BEST TREES YOU CAN BUY
The trees listed in this catalog are all thoroughly tested varieties — trees that are sure to grow and produce big crops of fine fruit. Our stock is noted for freedom from disease, thriftiness, and strong roots. Remember — we make no charge for careful packing.
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[ESTABLISHED IS85
CHAS. C. NAVL/BT CO. >nc.
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Table, Raisin, and Shipping Grapes
All Grapes by Express — Purchaser to Pay Transportation. Carefully Packed — Safe Arrival Guaranteed. No Premium.
Dattier De Beyrouth
LARGE, SWEET, JUICY— EXTREMELY PROLIFIC
This heavy-bearing variety is the most popular grape of Asia Minor, and is used there for table, shipping and raisins, being the only variety outside of the Sultana Blanche (Thompson Seedless) from which raisins are made. It is earlier than the Malaga, and the vine is fully as strong a grower, and if anything a heavier bearer. Bunches large, only slightly shouldered, berries loose, never corr*- pact, this one point adding very materially to its value as a ship- ping grape. Berries very large, quite oval in form, one inch and over long by three quarters of an inch across diameter; skin thin, but tough, greenish at first, but as the grape matures turning to a beautiful golden amber and covered with a whitish bloom; very fleshy, juicy and sweet, with little or no acidity. Its keeping quali- ties are unsurpassed, and even when allowed to remain on the vines until over-ripe, it shows no inclination to drop off the stems. Vines, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50; 100 for $10.00, by express.
Thompson’s Seedless
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR OF RAISIN GRAPES
A strong grower with large healthy foliage. Very productive. Ripens in July. Larger than the Sultana. The berries are green- ish-yellow in color — very firm — and entirely seedless. Very thin skin. The Thompson Seedless is a very rapid grower and will make surprising headway in a comparatively short time. Thompson Seedless Raisins are in big demand and have few rivals. We have a big stock of splendidly rooted, first-class vines and are ready to make irrynediate shipment. 2-year-old vines, 20c each; 10 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00; by express.
Other Choice Varieties
All strong well-rooted vines that should give an abundance of
delicious fruit wherever planted. Vines 20c each; 10 for $1.25; 100
for $8.00, by express. Ready for immediate delivery.
BLACK FERRARA — One of the most valuable Grapes for shipping. Color black, bunches large, flavor fine.
BLACK CORNICHON — Black, late, fine for shipping or market; agreeable flavor. Bunches very large, but loose. Desirable on account of its attractive appearance, curious shape, excellent shipping qualities and late ripening.
BLACK HAMBURG — A fine, tender Grape, producing large, magni- ficent bunches. Berries black, very large and oblong.
BLACK MOROCCO OR BISHOP — A large, showy Grape. Bunches large. Berries large. Skin thick, dark red, becoming black
when fully ripe. Ripens late and keeps well.
MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA — Bunches large, long and loose. Ber- ries large, slightly oval, pale amber when ripe, covered with a
thin white bloom. Flesh firm, exceedingly sweet and rich. Fine
flavored. The variety rrpst extensively planted for raisins.
MUSCAT HAMBURG (Black Muscat) — Bunches and berries large. Skin thin, tough, dark, reddish purple, covered with a thin blue bloom. Pulp juicy, rich and sugary. Strongly resembles the Muscat in flavor.
ROSE OF PERU (Black Prince) — Bunches very large. Skin thick, brownish black. Flesh tender, juicy, rich and sprightly. A fine market variety.
SULTANA — Large bunches, berries small, amber colored, seedless; a fine bearer and excellent for raisins. Grows in sandy soil. An immense bearer, producing very large crops.
FLAME-COLORED TOKAY — Bunches very large and handsomely formed. Berries large. Skin thick, pale red, or flame-colored. Flesh firm, sweet, with a sprightly and very good flavor. A splendid shipping Grape.
VERDEL — Bunches large and loose. Berries greenish- white, cov- ered with a thick bloom. Flesh tender, sugary and richly flavored. Ripens late. Very productive.
Dattier de Beyrouth
BLACK PRINCE — Bunches long, tapering; berries juicy and sweet. A very desirable table Grape.
CHASSELAS DE FONTAINEBLEAU — Bunches large and compact. Berries medium size. Skin thin, transparent, greenish-yellow. Pulp tender, juicy, sweet and richly flavored. One of the best early Grapes.
EMPEROR — Clusters large, with large, oval, rose -colored berries.
One of the most valuable Grapes for shipping long distances. MALAGA — Vine is a strong grower and immensely productive. Bunches very large. Berries very large, oval, yellowish-green. Skin thick and fleshy.
MISSION — The first Grape grown in California. Vine a strong grower. Bunches loose; berries medium size, round, purple- black, exceedingly sweet, juicy and delicious. Skin thin. Very popular.
ZINFANDEL— Round; dark purple; most extensively planted in California for claret.
Almond, Walnut,
Almond Trees- — Soft Shell Sorts
and Chestnut Trees
Walnut Trees
4 to 6 Feet — 35c Each; $3.00 per 10.
IXL— Tree sturdy, rather upright grower. Nuts large. Hulls easily. Shells soft, but perfect.
NE PLUS ULTRA — Extremely prolific, producing its nuts in bunches all over the twigs. Nuts large and long, almost invariably of one ker- nel. Of fine flavor. Hulls readily.
NONPAREIL — Of a weeping style of growth, but still forms a beautiful tree. Heavy and regular bearer. Of the Paper Shell Type.
Chestnut Trees
4 to 6 Feet — 50c Each; $4.00 per 10
JAPAN CHESTNUT — Fruit larger than the Euro- pean. In its native country this nut grows to much larger size than it does with us. Tree bears when quite young.
NO CHARGE FOR PACKING— PURCHASER TO PAY TRANSPORTATION
CALIFORNIA .BLACK— Nut roundish, much srr,oother than the American Black Walr.ut, and the kernel is sweeter and of a more delicate flavor. 6 to 8 feet, 40c each, or $3.50 per ID. 4 to 6 feet, 30c each, or $2.50 per 10 SANTA BARBARA SOFT SHELL— An eariy a-d abundant bearer. The nut is large, the ker- nel white, sweet, and readily extracte , the shell being broken easily. 4 to 6 feet, 40c each, or $3.50 per 10; 3 to 4 feet, 35c each, or $3."0 per 10.
FRANQUETTE (Grafted) — Nut very large and long. Kernel full-fleshed, sweet and rich. Buds out late in the spring. A good market variety. Trees: 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each, 10 for $8.00.
MAYETTE (Grafted)— One of the best dessert nuts grown. Large, full-fleshed and sweet. Trees: 4 to 6 feet, $1.00 each; 10 for $8.00.
WILLSON’S WONDER (Grafted)— Earliest, heav- iest and most continuous bearer of all the wal- nuts. Thin shell, always perfectly sealed and well filled. Blossoms late and resists blight. Kernel of highest quality. Nuts are of huge size. Strong trees $2.00 each.
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Willson's Wonder
ESTABLISHED
1885
SAN JOSE-* CALIF.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s
Re-selected Strains of
Vegetable Seeds
HIGHEST GRADE SEEDS. We could not afford to sell any but the best. We prize the confidence of our customers too highly. Therefore, we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds true to name, full of life, and absolutely reliable. We are constantly carrying on tests to insure the quality of the seeds we have grown for us — as well as those grown on our own seed farms.
SAFE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED. We are responsible for the safe arrival of all goods ordered from us and absolutely protect you against all loss.
WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Our prices for vegetable seed by the packet, ounce, quarter pound and half pound include postage. Pounds and larger quantities are NOT delivered free, and if ordered sent by mail, 8c per pound must be added to prices quoted. We will re- fund any excess postage sent.
Asparagus
Plant Asparagus from February to May.
It requires three to four years from the time of planting for the plants to produce shoots suitable for eating. Sow the seed in rows a foot apart.
The soil for the permanent bed should be thor- oughly manured ana trenched to a depth of at least 2 feet. Plant the roots in rows_ 3 feet apart and 1 foot between the plants in the rows; spread the roots out well and let the crown of the plant be covered about 6 to 8 inches when established. Previous to sowing the seed soak in tepid water for 24 hours.
PALMETTO ASPARAGUS— This variety of As- paragus, originally from South Carolina, has been found best adapted for the Pacific Coast. It is grown extensively for the markets of the large cities on the Coast and on ac- count of being two weeks earlier than other varieties sells at higher prices. An average bunch of 12 shoots will measure 12 inches in circumference. Earliness, mammoth size, pro- lific and regular bearing makes it a desirable variety. Per packet 5 c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 75c.
BARR’S MAMMOTH — A favorite with market gardeners. Shoots very large, tender, quick growing, and thick to the top. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 85c.
COLUMBIA MAMMOTH WHITE— A large, thick variety; very white even above ground. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c„ quarter pound 25c, pound 85c.
CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS— A well- known variety of quick growth. Man^moth plant, producing from 30 to 50 tender sprouts of excellent quality. Spreads less than other sorts. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 75c.
Artichoke
LARGE GREEN GLOBE — Most Popular Variety —
Highly esteemed for its delicately flavored and large flowered heads, which are cooked like Asparagus. Per
packet 5c — ounce 30c, quarter pound $1.00, pound $3.50. Plant from February to May.
Brocc oli
(Similar to Cauliflower)
EARLY PURPLE CAPE — Very hardy. Fine greenish-purple heads. Good flavor. Per packet 5c — ounce 35c, quarter pound $1.00, pound $3.50.
EARLY LARGE WHITE CAPE — Large close heads — creamy white and of excellent flavor. This variety is the most generally cul- tivated. Per packet 5c — ounce 35c, quarter pound $1.00, pound $3.50. Plant from January to May.
Brussels Sprouts
IMPROVED DWARFS — This variety is a great improvement. It is of sturdy growth and produces abundantly large, solid sprouts. Are ready for gathering from June-sown seed the same season. Cook same as Cauliflower. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c, pound $1.50. Plant January to April and July to October.
Swiss Chard Beet (Sea Kale)
This vegetable is as valuable to poultry raisers as Alfalfa is to dairy farmers. It grows continuously — year after year — and yields an abund- ance of nutritious green food all through the winter. It is also far superior to the common Beet for greens. For summer use we con- sider it superior to Spinach. It is of almost the same flavor and is much easier to wash and prepare for the table, a fact which every house- wife knows how to appreciate. Lat- er the leaves grow very large, with broad, flat, white wax-like stems and mid-ribs, which may be cooked like Asparagus, or made into most at- tractive pickles.
Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
SMALL ORDERS. If you want only a single packet or two, do not hesitate to order. We welcome small orders as well as large ones.
LARGE ORDERS. Dealers, market gardeners, institutions, and individuals desiring to buy seeds in large quantities will find it to their advantage to write us for quotations.
ORDER EARLY. Don’t put off sending for the seeds you want. Order them right away and have them ready when planting time arrives.
NOTE OUR LOW PRICES. As growers, we are able to offer the best seeds at the lowest prices. Our packets are all large and well filled. We try to give as much as we can for the money at all times.
Beets
Plant Beets All the Year Round
Best Table Varieties
EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE BLOOD TURNIP— The Ideal Table Beet — fine grained, rich, red flesh, exceedingly tender and delicious. Re- markably early. A grand money maker. The
Extra Early Eclipse Blood Turnip Beet has every good quality that a Table Beet should possess. It is almost round, with small leaves and tap root, and combines the maximum of edible bulb with the minimum of root and foliage. The color is a very dark blood red, and the flesh is delicate, rich and sugary. Extremely early. 5c per packet — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
IMPROVED EGYPTIAN — An Extremely Hand- some and Early Table Beet — Root very dark, rounded on top, but flat beneath, with very srr^all tap roots, flesh dark red, with rings of a lighter hue — hard, crisp and tender. Our seed is aspecial selection of the darkest, earl- iest and most perfect roots with small tops. 5c per packet — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
Best Stock Varieties
LONG RED MANGEL WURTZEL— This is an enormously productive variety, yielding from fifty to seventy tons to the acre, a single root often weighing from 20 to 30 pounds. It is the best Long Red Mangel and of the greatest value for stock feeding. It grows well above ground, and is easily pulled. Our strain is an extra selection from the largest and thickest Mangels. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c, 10 pounds $4.50. IMPROVED GOLDEN TANKARD— The best Yel- low Mangel in cultivation. A distinct and val- uable yellow-fleshed variety, which contains a larger percentage of sugar and nutritive mat- ter than any of the red-skinned sorts. It is more relished by milch cows and sheep than any other. Its shape is almost cylindrical. It is very easily pulled, and is exceedingly hardy. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c, 10 pounds $4.50.
YELLOW GLOBE GIANT MANGEL WURTZEL— Very large and of vigorous growth. The roots have fine necks and very smoth skin. Flesh white, firm, sweet and very nutritious. Grows almost on the surface of the soil, hence is easily har- vested, and the chunky shape of the roots prevents them from being broken in handling. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 60c; 10 pounds $4.50.
IMPROVED GERMAN WHITE SUGAR— Roots grow to great sizo, are of heavy weight, make a large bulk of cron and are rich in saccharine matter. Highly recommended as a most excellent and profitable root to grow for stock feeding. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 50c, 10 pounds $4.50. FRENCH WHITE SUGAR — A mammoth variety with crisp, snow- . white flesh. Very valuable for stock feeding, and excellent for table use. Productive. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter
pound 20c, pound 50c, 10 pounds $4.50.
Borecole or Kale
A species of Cabbage forming a large mass of leaves, one of the varieties being very beautiful and curly. The leaves are cooked as greens. If the seed is planted in September the plants will be ready to use for winter, although it can be planted earlier or later. It is very hardy. Plant Kale from Jan- uary to April, or July to October.
DWARF GREEN CURLED SCOTCH—
Curly, bright green leaves — tender and of delicate flavor. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound 85c.
GREEN CURLED — Known as German greens. Beautifully curled leaves of the richest emerald green. Per
packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
TALL JERSEY KALE— This native of Europe produces a tremendous mass of beautifully cut and curled leaves which are eagerly sought and eaten by chickens, sheep, horses and cat- tle. The plants also make a splen- did shade for young chicks during the hot summer months. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter qound 20c, pound 60c. Palmetto
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Kentucky Wonder Bean
HORTICULTURAL, OR SPECKLED CRANBERRY— A late and very productive sort It is a very strong grower, bearing a profusion of large, fleshy, golden-yellow pods, which, as they become older, are brightly marked with rich carmine flakes and stripes. It is a “double purpose bean,” and will furnish a large supply of delicious Shell Beans to use in the green state during the sum- mer months or dried for winter. Pods grow from 6 to 8 inches in length. Per packet Sc; pound ZOc; 10 pounds for $1.50.
BURGER’S POLE— A new Pole variety of great merit. Bears long, brittle, stringless pods of excellent flavor. It rivals all other Pole Beans and is destined to become the most popular of all. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
Plant all of above Beans from March to August.
Best Varieties of Beans
Wax Podded Bush (Dwarf) Beans
Plant From March to August — Write for Prices on Large Quantities
IMPROVED GOLDEN WAX — Heavy yielder. Pods thick and stringless. This is one of the handsomest Beans we have ever seen, being of dark rich golden-yellow color, and of perfect shape. It is of grand quality, showing no string or coarse- ness even when past its best, but it is of tender, melting flavor at all stages of its growth. For market gardeners or private families,, no better Bush Bean can
be planted. Note our low price. Per packet 5c; pound 25c; 10 pounds for $2.00.
IMPROVED GERMAN BLACK WAX — An improved stock of the old Black Wax. The plant is strong and so vigorous in growth that it effectually repels attacks of rust, while its ample foliage so completely shelters the pods fronr^ the rays of the sun that they are always uniformly of a translucent, creamy -yellow color. The pods are beautifully rounded, meaty and deeply saddle-backed. The flesh is brittle, solid and entirely stringless. Exceedingly early and enormously pro- ductive. Our price: Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
DAVIS WHITE WAX— The most hardy and productive wax podded variety. The pods are very long and yellow; and while not stringless, it is a remarkably good bean for shipping; seed white, and on that account is desirable for a shelled bean in winter. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.75.
Green Podded Bush (Dwarf) Beans
Plant From March to August
EXTRA EARLY TENDER PODDED RED VALENTINE— America’s Standard Dwarf Snap Bean — Fully ten days earlier than the old, popular Valentine Bean. Often ready for picking in forty five days from planting, and the full, round, meaty pods are of unsurpassed tenderness and quality. This grand variety is a great improvement over the original Red Valentine which it has now entirely supplanted. The healthy, vigorous plants are usually hardy, successfully withstanding early frosts. It may, therefore, be planted very early. This, with its quick develop- ment, makes it the earliest large-podded variety, and on this account it is exten- sively grown by truckers over a wide section of the country, though it is equally desireable for home gardens. It will always yield a large crop of handsome, long, round, fleshy pods, a rich green in color and unsurpassed for tenderness when gathered young, when it is practically stringless. It is the Standard Snap Bean, not only for the earliest, but for successive plantings, bearing up to frost. Per packet only 5c; pound ZOc; 10 pounds for $1.50.
EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE, OR 1000 TO 1 — The earliest strain of this popular variety by ten days. One of the most profitable Beans ever grown. It is loaded with
pods in any season. The pods are nearly round, pale green in color, five inches long, tapering to a slender point. They are quite solidly fleshy, brittle, tender and tr.ild in flavor.
Grown by all market gardeners, who are always quick to pick up a good thing and stick to it after it has proved its worth. Per packet 5c; pound ZOc; 10 pounds for $1.50.
EARLY LONG YELLOW SIX WEEKS — A very early standard variety, much prized for its productiveness and excellent quality. The green pods are often eight inches long, tender and brittle. Vine vigorous and branching. Beans long, kidney-shaped, yellowish-dun color. Per packet 5c; pound ZOc; 10 pounds for $1.50.
BURPEE STRINGLESS GREEN POD — An early maturing, round fleshy podded variety of fine quality. Pods straight brittle and entirely stringless. Rivals all the bush varieties. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.75.
Selected Pole or Climbing Beans
Plant From March to August
KENTUCKY WONDER, OR “OLD HOMESTEAD” — A marvel of productiveness from July until frost. Unquestionably the best and most popular green-podded snap Pole Bean. Ten days earlier than any other variety. The pods hang in great clusters from the top to the bottom of the vine, and can be gathered by the handful. The pods are very large — eight to ten inches in length — entirely string- less, plump, round and almost “solid meat”. They cook meltingly tender and are of superb flavor. We have supplied our “Kentucky Wonder” Beans to customers in almost every State in the Union, and those who report on them invariably do so in the most flattering terms. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
WHITE CREASEBACK — Of rapid growth and very productive One
of the best early green-podded Beans for snapshorts. The sil- very-green pods grow in clusters and are from 5 to 6 inches long, perfectly round, and deeply creased or “saddle-backed”. They are solidly fleshy, entirely stringless, and of finest quality. The dry seed is pure white and excellent for winter use. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
SCARLET RUNNER BEAN — Favorite English Climbing Bean.
Scarlet blossoms, tender. Also used as an ornamental climber.
Per packet 5c; pound 40c.
Choicest Pole or Climbing Lima Beans
LARGE WHITE LIMA — A very good variety of Pole or Running type. Very prolific and of good quality. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
SMALL WHITE LIMA — Same as above, only a s trailer bean. Per
packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
Plant From March to August
KING OF THE GARDEN (Pole) — One of the most popular main crop varieties. It is a medium early sort, with well-filled pods, 5 to 6 inches long, filled with 4 to 5 good-sized beans. The vines are very hardy. Heavy cropper. Per packet 5c; pound 25c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
BURPEE’S LARGE WHITE BUSH LIMA— The merits of this well- known late variety are enormous size of pod and fruit, produc- tiveness and quality. It produces the largest Limas we have ever seen, and the big, fat buttery beans are produced in pods of gigantic size. The plant is of rugged constitution, which carries it through wet spells without injury. The superb quality, ten- derness and rich flavor, combined with great size of fruit and productiveness, make it the peer of any Lima grown for use either green or dried. Packet 5c; pound 25c; pound for $1.75.
HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA — Extremely early and enormously productive. Ready for the table or market from two to three weeks ahead of any other Climbing or Bush Bean, and bears continuously throughout the summer until killed by frost. It is
Bush Limas — Finest Varieties Grown
Plant From March to August
an imrr4ense yielder, and the handsome, large pods are well filled with very large Beans of most luscious flavor. A true bush variety, requiring no support from stakes or poles. It excels in quality, quantity and earliness. Our price: Per packet 5c;
pound 25c; 10 pounds for $1.75.
BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH — This Bean produces magnificent crops of pods, which measure from five to six inches long, by one and one-quarter inches wide. The pods and beans are very large, while the beans, either green or dry, are very thick. The beans have the same luscious flavor of the best flavored Limas, and are ready to use six to eight days earlier. The dried beans are very handsome and sometimes show a greenish-white color- ing. Per packet 5c; pound 25c; 10 pounds $1.5C,
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CABBAGE
For winter and early spring crops plant cabbage seed
from July to October; for summer use plant from January
to Apnl- Early Sorts
LARGE JERSEY WAKEFIELD — Most gardeners depend upon this variety for the bulk of their extra early crop. Its ex- ceeding hardiness not only enables it to resist cold, but other unfavorable conditions, and insures the greatest likelihood of profitable and satisfactory results. Our stock is grown and selected with the greatest care. Head conical, very compact, solid and of excellent quality. The thick, stout leaves and compact habit make it the best sort for wintering over or for very early setting. Per packet 5c— ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50
EXTRA LARGE YORK — A grand old standard Cabbage for market and home use. Sure header. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter oound 75c, pound $2.50.
Second Early Sorts
EARLY WINNIGSTADT — A peerless Cabbage for general use,
being very hardy and sure to head. Owing to its com- pact and upright habit of growth and peculiar texture of short, thick leaf, the variety seems to suffer less from the Cabbage worm than most other sorts, Head regular, conical, very hard, and keeps well both summer and winter.
It is the hardiest, not only as regards frost, but will suffer less from excessive wet, drought, insects or disease than any other second early sort. We have devoted a great deal of time and labor to the development of the strain we offer, and send it out confident that it is the best and purest in the country. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH — A most valuable second early Cab- bage. The plant is short-stemmed, upright and having com- paratively few and short leaves the rows can be set close to- gether. Head large, solid, crisp and tender, maturing with early summer. Every plant will form a hard head fit for market. Our carefully selected strain should not be confounded with the inferior stocks so frequently offered. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Early Jersey Wakefield EARLY DRUMHEAD— A leading variety. Sure to head and good to ship. Plant very hardy and compact, with thick, dark green leaves, covered with a dense bloom. Head flat, very solid and of ‘ fine quality. . .Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quar- ter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Best Winter Cabbages For Home and Market
PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH — A very productive market va- riety. Makes a large, solid head, which keeps long without bursting. Per packet 5c— ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD — Very productive and of best variety. Produces enormous heads that are as solid as a rock. Can’t be beat as a fall or winter variety.
Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
GREEN GLOBE SAVOY— or Curled Cabbage— Particularly adapted for private use where quality rather than quantity is desired. Tender, crisp and finely flavored. Packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
RED DUTCH — A sure bearer. Large slightly rounded head. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c,
pound $2.50.
Collards
SUCCULENT COLLARDS — A form of Cabbage. Exten- sively grown in the south, where it furnishes an a- bundance of food for the table and for stock. It forms a iarge, loose, open head, or a mass of leaves on a tall stem. Freezing does not injure, but rather im- proves the quality. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 80c. Plant from February to May or during September and October.
SELECTED CARROTS FOR STOCK AND TABLE USE
Table Carrots
HALF LONG TRUE DANVERS CARROT— A handsome cylindrical- shaped Carrot of large size and stump rooted. It is of a rich dark orange color, and the flesh is very close in texture and little core. It is a first-class Carrot for all soils, and under good cultivation has yielded from 25 to 30 tons per acre with the smallest length of root of any now grown. More easily harvested than the larger types. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c,
quarter pound 35c, pound $1.00.
EARLY SCARLET HORN CARROT — One of the most popular va- rieties grown, color deep orange. One of the best for table use. Grown extensively by market gardeners. Per packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
EARLY FRENCH FORCING CARROT— Earliest and Best Variety for Forcing — The reddish-orange colored roots are nearly round. When matured they are about two inches in diameter, but should be used before they are full grown, when they are tender and delicious. Per packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
WHITE BELGIAN CARROT — Grows largely above ground, making it easy to harvest. This Carrot is enormously productive, the roots attaining a surprising size. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quar- ter pound 35c, pound $1.00 Plant Carrots all the year round.
Remember we prepay postage on pkts., ounces, and quarter pounds
Stock Carrots
OXHEART
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE CARROT— Standard Late Sort— Roots 12 to 15 inches long. A good variety for the table and market purposes as well as for stock. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c. pound $1.00.
EARLY OXHEART OR GUERANDE CARROT— A thick Carrot,
5 inches long and very blunt at the lower extremity. It grows very rapidly and the roots attain a weight of more than a pound. It is tender, of delicious flavor and of a deep red color, and is a variety we can recommend to all market gardeners. Per
packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 40c, pound $1.25.
Orange Colored Stock Carrot
WONDERFUL NEW IMPROVED STRAIN
This is a Carrot that suits every soil. A tremendous cropper. A wonder for its earliness. This grand new Carrot can be harvested as easily as beets, and yields a heavier crop than any other Carrot known. This variety is a cross between Long Orange and Oxheart. It grows- about 4 inches across the shoul- der, 9 to 11 inches long, and tapers slightly to the bottom, and very stump-rooted.
The color is of a very bright orange. The Carrot is very sweet, of fine texture, entirely devoid of stringiness, coarseness, and woody heart or core. All kinds of stock simply relish this wonderful Carrot. This Carrot yields such a large crop that, we feel proud to be able to offer it to the public. We guarantee everything we say about this Carrot and recommend it as the best orange Carrot on the market today. It has no equal. Per packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter oound 60c. pound $1.75.
Snowball Cauliflower
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Snowball Cauliflower
PLANT CAULIFLOWER FROM JULY TO JANUARY
The earliest and best quick-growing Cauliflower. It heads where others fail. The plant is of strong growth, with erect, pointed dark green leaves growing closely about the head. It is remarkable both for the extreme earliness and certainty with which it produces fine heads. In good soil, the heads measure eight to ten inches across. They are of pure snowy white, with very close, compact curd of extra fine quality. So ex- tremely solid and deep are the nearly globe-shaped heads that they weigh heavier than other heads of equal size. Market gardeners growing Cauliflower on a large scale can plant our Snowball Cauliflower for both early and late crops, with full assurance that it is the choicest and most reliable strain that can be procured.
Per packet 10c — quarter ounce 60c, ounce $2.00.
CHAS. C. NAVLET CO’S EARLY DANISH CAULIFLOWER— A very dwarf variety, pro- ducing large, solid, snow-white heads. Very tender and fine flavor. One of the earliest. Has proved itself reliable and gardeners can trust it every time. Per packet 10c — quarter ounce 75c, ounce $2.50.
VEITCHE’S AUTUMN GIANT CAULIFLOWER— Late variety. Large heads— firm and
compact, well protected by foliage. Per packet 10c — ounce 50c, quarter pound $1.50,
pound $5.00.
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Celeriac
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING CELERY— Or Paris Golden— This
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Selected Celery
Plant Celery From February to April
WHITE PLUME — Earliest Variety. It can be blanched for the table in September. It blanches naturally without banking up. It nas no rival for earliness, beauty, flavor and texture. Compare our prices with others, and you will see how much money you can save. It is as easy to grow White Plume Celery as any other vegetable. If the stalks are drawn together when the plant is three-fourths grown and the soil drawn to or pressed around the plant, it will soon be fit for use. At maturity the plant is highly or- namental. Its ample white heart and variegated leaves present a beautiful appearance. The delicate flavor of crisp, succulent stalks is unequalled. Our stock of this grand Celery is finer today than ever. Per packet 5c; ounce 25c; quarter pound 75c; pound $2.75. GIANT PASCAL CELERY — This is a green-leaved variety, developed from the Golden Yellow Self-Blanching, and is an excellent sort for fall and winter use. It blanches to a beautiful yellowish-white color, is very solid and crisp and of a fine nutty flavor. The stalk is very thick, the upper portion nearly round, but broadening and flatten- ing toward the base. With rich soil and high culture this variety will be wholly satisfactory if a large -growing, medium late Celery of excellent quality is desired. Per p<a-cket 5c; ounce 20c; quarter pound 60c; pound $2.00.
LARGE WHITE SOLID — A large, vigorous-growing Celery. The stalks are white, round, very crisp, free from stringiness or bitterness, perfectly solid and of superior flavor. Under good cultivation it grows three feet high. Per packet 5c; ounce 20c; quarter pound 60c; pound $2.00.
grand variety is of French origin. It is not quite as early as White Plume, but is of heavier and more compact growth, and possesses the same self-blanching characteristics. The stalks are thick and brittle— the hearts large and solid. Its hand- some color, crispness, tenderness, freedom from stringiness, and delicious, nutty flavor make it a universal favorite, both for pri- vate use and for market. Our seed is a very select California grown strain, and will give superior results and satisfaction. Per packet 10c, ounce 75c, quarter pound $2.50, pound $7.50. CELERIAC OR TURNIP ROOTED CELERY— Large Smooth Prague.
Per packet 5c; ounce 15c; quarter pound 50c; pound $1.50. CELERY SEED FOR FLAVORING — Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quar- ter pound 15c; pound 50c.
Chicory — Large Rooted
Fine for salad. The dried roots are used quite extensively as a substitute for and an adulterant of coffee. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 25c; pound 75c. Plant from February to May.
Corn Salad
(Fetticus or Lamb Lettuce) — Used during the winter and spring months as a substitute for Lettuce. Also cooked and used like
Spinach. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 20c; pound 60c.
Plant from March to May or August to October.
Cress
(Or Pepper Grass) — A quick-growing vegetable, used for salads. The leaves are finely cut and feathery, like a good Parsley. Growth dwarf and compact. Ornamental and crisp, pungent. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 15c; pound 50c. Plant from February to April. ; ,jj 1
Water Cress
A fine salad. Also used as a garnish for meats during the win- ter. It has a pleasant and peculiar flavor. Per packet 5c; ounce 35c; quarter pound $1.00; pound $3.00. Plant from February to April.
Dandelion
An easily grown plant, now much esteemed for greens, which are cooked like mustard and spinach. The best time to sow the seed is in May or June on good, rich soil, and thoroughly culti- vate, when the leaves will be ready to cut the following spring. An ounce will sow 200 feet of row.
IMPROVED LARGE LEAVED — The largest leaved and best cutting variety. Per packet 5c; ounce 50c; quarter pound $1.75. Plant Dandelion from March to August.
Egg Plant
NEW YORK IMPROVED PURPLE— The leading market variety. Plant of strong growth, and extremely productive. The fruit is of large size, with smooth, glossy, deep purple skin. Per packet 5c; ounce 30c; quia-rler pound $1.00; pound $3.00.
EARLY LONG PURPLE — Hardy and much earlier than the large New York Purple, succeeding farther north. Thin fruits from six to ten inches long. Per packet 5c; ounce 20c; quarter pound 60c; pound $2.00. Plant Egg Plant from February to April.
Endive
LARGE GPEEN CURLED — A large strong growing Endive which, by tying up, can be made to form finely-blanched centers of good quality. Outer leaves well cut and of a bright deep green. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 30c; pound $1.00. BRQAO-LEAVED BATAVIAN — (Escarolle) — This variety has broad, thick, plain or slightly wrinkled leaves, forming a large head, and is desirable for stews and soups. If the outer leaves are gathered and tied at the top, the inner ones will blanch and may be used for salad. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 30c; pound $1.00. Plant Endive from March to October.
Kohl-Rabi
(TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE) — Grown for its Turnip-shaped Bulb, which is formed above ground. The bulb should be used while young and tender. The Early White Vienna is the best va- riety for table use. Per packet 5c; ounce 20c; quarter pound 60c; pound $2.00. Plant from February to June, or September to Oc- tober.
Field Com
GOLDEN BEAUTY — A large, broad grained and very handsome golden-yellow corn. Matures early-hardy — very productive — easv to husk. Per packet 5c — pound 15c, 10 pounds for 75c. TAMALE CORN— Per packet 5c— Lb. 10c, 10 Lb. 80c, 100 Lb. $7.00. COMMON YELLOW AND WHITE— Field or fodder corn. Per packet 5c — pound 10c. 10 pounds for 50c, 100 pounds for $4.00.
Sweet Corn
For Larger Quantities than Listed Write for Our Quotations
BLACK MEXICAN — Sweet as honey. The grains when first per- fected are pure white and are then at their best for table use. They soon become dark and almost black, though still retain- ing their wonderful sweetness. Especially good and highly esteemed for the family garden. Per packet 5c, pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — Country Gentleman is the finest of all Sweet Corn for the private table. The moment your teeth sink into this luscious, milky, tender corn, you will become a complete convert to it, for it will delight the most fastidious epicure. It retains its delicate tenderness and flavor even when a little old, as the ears are enclosed in a heavy husk, which tends to keep them “in the milk” for several days longer than other Corns. The cob is small and plump, and filled from end to end with pearly white kernals of great depth. It produces three, many times four, and occasionally five and six ears to a stalk. But the great merit of the “Country Gentleman” Corn is its delicious quality. Per packet 5c, pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
EXTRA EARLY WHITE COB CORY— One of the largest and best extra early varieties. Each stalk furnishes two or more large, fine-shaped ears, which are usually fit for use in from fifty to sixty days from seed sowing. The ears are very symmetrical and handsome, with no opening between the rows at the base. The grain is large, broad, very white and of remarkably good quality for such an early sort. The size and beauty of this variety give it ready sale even when the market is over -stocked. Also valuable' to plant late in summer for autumn use. Per packet 5c — pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
GOLDEN BANTAM — A very early variety. The ears are but med- ium size, but are thickly set with delicious yellow kernels. The quality of this variety is superb, and it has become a general favorite early sweet corn with all who have tried it. Per packet 5c, pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
EARLY MAMMOTH, OR ALAMEDA SWEET— A variety that no lover of delicious meaty Sweet Corn can afford to miss. It is remarkably productive, a very strong grower with large ears, and the flavor is of the finest. Extensively grown in Alameda County for the San Francisco market. ..Per packet 5c, pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
EARLY MINNESOTA — This old and deservedly popular variety is one of the best early sorts for the market and private garden.
Stalks about five feet high, with no suckers, and bearing one or two ears well covered with husks. Ears long, eight-rowed, kernels very broad, deliciously sweet and tender, not shrinking much in drying. By careful selection we have developed a stock of this standard variety which is remarkably uniform, and in which all the good qualities that have made this sort so popular are intensified. Per packet 5c — pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN — The standard main crop variety. It is hardy and productive, very tender and sugary, remaining a long time in condition and suitable for boiling. Our stock has been carefully grown and selected to avoid the tendency to a shorter grain and deterioration in the evergreen character of this best known of all late sorts. Height about seven and one-half feet. Per ppcket 5c — pound 15c, 10 pounds for $1.25.
Pop Corn
POP CORN — The most popular variety. Short ears, long kernels, rice shape. White in color. Per packet 5c — pound 15c, 10 pounds for 75c, 100 pounds for $6.00.
PLANT CORN FROM MARCH TO JULY
Early Mammoth Corn
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Choice Varieties of Lettuce
A very popular variety with gardeners who
Olg[ .DOSlOH want a large-headed forcing sort — also for out- door winter culture. Plant is large, very hardy and vigorous. Leaves broad, comparatively smooth but wavy at edge, thin and very hard. Color, bright light green. Indoors the Big Boston forms a solid head, while outdoors it is less distinctively a head- ing sort. Always finds a ready market. Per packet 5c ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
California Cream Butter — popular variety for autumn
and winter use. Forms a very large head, which is very buttery and of a rich golden yellow inside. The leaves are thick and of bright green, slightly tinged with brown on top of head, and the outer leaves are slightly spotted with inconspicuous brown spots. Easy to grow and a good shipping variety. Grown extensively by San Francisco market gardeners. Per packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.00.
Deacon, or San Francisco Market— Lttt.ce DdeoC°"
not make as large head as some others, but the heads formed are very solid and of excellent flavor, and remain in condition for use as long as any variety in cultivation. Plant medium sized with very few outer leaves which are a deep green and very thick. The inner leaves blanch to a bright, rich yellow and are of fine, buttery flavor and very crisp and tender. This is certainly one of the best in quality of the summer heading sorts. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.00.
Grand Rapids Foremg— JCu.*S3T,S
the head of the list, being of thick growth — little liable to rot — and
standing for some days after being fit to cut. The plant is upright and forms a loose head or cluster of large, light yellowish-green leaves that are slightly crimped and blistered and rather thin. It will stand shipping long distances better than most sorts as it does not break easily or decay quickly. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.00.
I In .r n n-.-. L Itv^nw/MrAr] Grows to large size, and is uni-
Hanson S Improved formly sure heading. Head very
solid and beautifully blanched — crisp, mild, tender. One of the finest varieties to grow for market, during the summer months. Our stock is unexcelled, being of the improved hard-heading strain. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c, pound $1.50.
Faflv Pri*™* Haar) This old standard variety is still the
ILany I nzc ncaQ best of the large, thin-leaved, clus-
tering sort for the home garden, but it is not a good kind to ship long distances, as the leaves are so tender that they are easily broken in handling. The leaves are very large, crimped, bright green tinged with brownish-red, and are exceedingly tender, crisp and sweet, forming a large loose head. Per pa-cket 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, pound $1.25.
Simpson’s Early Curled— dunsterin\rlLarieTye.Ct'TOWmnagy’
be sown thickly and cut when the plants are very young. Leaves broad, often frilled and blistered and formed into a loose head. Light green in color, and exceedingly sweet, tender and well- flavored. Popular in all markets. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, pound $1.25.
WViif** I AnoJoc A favorite summer Lettuce. Pro-
▼V Hll“ LOS ^UgOIOS duces large, solid heads of super-
ior quality — closely resembling the original Los Angeles variety — with the exception of the leaves, which are a great deal lighter in color. Crisp, tender, and as fine for table use as any Lettuce we could mention. This is one of our very finest strains and we guarantee that you will be delighted with it. Per packet 5c— ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
White Paris Cos (Romaine)
I rwc A ira <nr alae This is a most beautiful, attractive, and good-
LrfOS /\nge*es to-eat Lettuce — one of the very best sellers in the Los Angeles and San Francisco markets, and a great favorite wherever grown. The heads grow to immense size and the leaves are blanched creamy white, and exceedingly crisp, tender and brittle. Unsurpassed for home and market growing. The heart is solid and of light green color, and very long-standing perfect heads may be cut from the same bed for many weeks. It is an extremely hardy variety, rooting deeply, resisting hot weather, and thriving when many sorts could hardly exist. FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES AND FOR AN OUT-DOOR ALL-SEASON LETTUCE THE CHAS. C. NAVLET CO.’S SPECIAL STRAIN OF LOS ANGELES LET- TUCE IS IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN. Buy from us and you will get the very choicest strains of this choicest of all Lettuce. Packet 5c jounce 30c; quarter pound 75c; pound $2.50.
Paric C*n>Q (ROMAINE). Much esteemed by epi-
▼ V 1AII.C * d.1 to cures for its crispness, tenderness and
flavor, which is different from that of any other Lettuce. The heads are long and conical. The leaves require to be tied up when they soon form solid heads that quickly bleach to snowy whiteness and become as stiff and sweet as celery stalks, and are delicious when eaten in the same manner or prepared for salad. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, pound $1.25.
p__ • jThe most popular variety among California and
1 dbSMJil JNew Orleans market gardeners. A medium- sized
cabbage, butter heading sort. We have the best and truest stock of this variety that can be obtained. It is especially recommended
as a garden lettuce for our climate. It heads well and bears ship-
ping remarkably well, since it revives nicely after wilting. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c, pound $1.50.
Plant Lettuce Seed all Year Round.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Re-selected Strains of Cucumbers
Early Long White Spine-
Plant Cucumbers Our selected strain of this favorite type of Early White Spine is unsurpassed, either for forcing or the open ground. The Cucumbers are very regular in outline, uniform in size, aver- aging seven to eight inches in length, straight and of a rich dark • green color. They present the finest appearance in market, and, of course, like all true White Spine type, never turn yellow; the light stripes or “white spines,” running from blossom end only add to the attractive appearance of the older fruits. Flesh white, crisp as ice, and solid, with comparatively few seeds. Flavor ex- cellent. Vines of vigorous growth and very productive, yielding large crops both early and throughout the season. Per packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
OR BOSTON PICKLING. A favorite with pickle growers and commercial gardeners. Very productive. Fruit medium size, very smooth, symmetrical and of a beautiful bright green. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
improved Long Green— ™s variety°o? grSTen
CUCUMBERS. Produced by selection from the Long Green. Vine i vigorous and productive, forming fruit fit for the table nearly as ! early as the shorter sorts. Fruit about twelve inches long, firm and crisp. Also excellent for pickles, and when mature is some- times used f°r making sweet pickles. We offer a carefully se- ;
lected strain, uniformly long, of good form, with the large warts and spines well dis- tributed over the surface instead of being J clustered at one end as in inferior stocks. I Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
from March to June.
FRAME CUCUMBER.
Green Prolific-
Early Short Green 2n St sort both for table
use and pickling. Plant very vigorous and productive. Fruit
straight, handsome, small at each end, bright green, lighter at the blossom end, with crisp, tender flesh. Makes excellent pickles. Comes into use a little later than the Early Cluster and keeps green a long time. Our stock is very superior. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
The vine attains nearly twice the JISiP'C&FllGS^ Climbing length of common varieties. The
young plants are bushy. But as soon as they get well established they begin to climb, and may be grown on fences, poles or trel- lies. It is estimated that with this Cucumber the product of a given area can be increased three-fold. The fruits are ten to twelve inches in length and of a fine green color. The flesh is thick and firm, never bitter, and fine for pickling as well as slicing. It is very prolific. The vines are proof against mildew, and continue bearing until late in the fall. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
Small Gherkins for Pickles — °ar ° specialties"
A very small, oval, prickly variety, quite distinct from all others and grown exclusively for pickles. It is the smallest of all varie- ties and should always be picked when young and tender. The seed is slow to germinate, requiring usually from two to three weeks. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
i^oiig vvime Opine Cucumber
Lemon Cucumber-
This wonderful new introduction
is almost indispensable for the home garden and a tremendously profitable vegetable to grow for the market. We have grown Lemon Cucumbers for the last five years, and they have proven to be the most desirable Cu ■ cumbers for table we have ever cultivated. The fruit is as large as a lemon, the shape of a lemon, i»nd the color of a lemon. It can be pared and eaten the same as an apple. When sliced and served it is very delicious, the flavor being most refreshing and delightful. The Lemon Cucumber is not injurious to health, as it is free from the acid that all other cucumbers have. The vines are strong growers and will bear heavily until frost. Give this splendid novelty a trial this season. You will never regret it. Per packet 10c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, pound $1.75.
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Millionaire Muskmelon
Introduced by us last season. The Millionaire has created a veritable sensation in the muskmelon world on account of its im- mense size, delicious flavor, and wonderful productiveness. A single melon is large enough for the average family. Some weigh as high as 9 pounds. The meat is so thick that the melon is almost solid through. It is of tempting cream color, as sweet as honey, and has a matchless rich buttery creamy texture. Fairly melts in the mouth. Packet 10c; ounce $1.50; quarter pound $5.00; pound $15.00.
LARGE YELLOW CANTALOUPE — A richly flavored Melon of good size. Netted and slightly ribbed. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c; quar- ter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
MONTREAL IMPROVED GREEN NUTMEG MUSKMELON— A su- perb Melon of large size and rich aromatic flavor. Vine vigorous hardy and productive. Fruit round, flattened at both ends, ribbed and covered with coarse netting. Flesh very thick, lus- cious and melting. One of the handsomest varieties to grow for exhibition. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.25.
THE HOODOO — Unlike its unpropitious name, this Muskmelon is
one of the best of recent introductions. It is early and prolific. The fruit is of medium size; the seed cavity is very small, the rind very thin indeed, and the edible fleshy part very thick and meaty. It is of orange or salmon color, the type much preferred now. But its great charm is its flavor, which is par excellence. We have seldom had such enthusiastic reports from any vege- table novelty as from the Hoodoo Muskmelon. It will pay you to try it. Large packet 5c— ounce 20c, quarter pound 65c, pound $2.50. Plant Muskmelon seed from March to June.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Selected Watermelon Seed
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Millionaire Muskmelon
LARGE NETTED CANTALOUPE — A splendid and very popular va- riety. Melons are of uniform size and spicily flavored. Very productive. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.25.
BURRELL’S GEM — A medium sized oval variety, deeply netted and having salmon or red flesh. It is larger than Rocky Ford and of an entirely distinct flavor. There is a growing demand for the fine-grained, smooth, salmon-red fleshed muskmelons, and Bur- rell’s Gem seems to be one of the best in cultivation. Large packet 5c — ounce 15c — quarter pound 50c — pound $1.75.
HACKENSACK OR TURK’S CAP — One of the most extensively grown Muskmelons. A reliable and bountiful yielder. Extra early. Fruit very large, the diameter being much more than the length. Ribs large, of irregular width and densely covered with coarse netting. Flesh green, thick, coarse, but very sweet and fine flavored. Our stock is true to the “Turk’s Cap’’ type, and after careful comparison with that of other growers, we unhesi- tatingly pronounce it the best in the country. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter nound 40c, pound $1.25.
ROCKY FORD MUSKMELON — A sweet, luscious melon that has become world-famous for its captivating flavor. The vine is ex- ceedingly healthy and produces an enormous number of melons during the entire season. Fruit averages five to six inches in length. The skin is a rich, greenish gold in color and the flesh is of exquisite texture and melting almost to the rind. The seed cavity is very small. We have used the utmost care in selecting our seed of this variety, looking well to shape, size, solidity, depth and color of flesh, seed cavity, and quality — and know that it is the true Rocky Ford. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Okra or Gumbo
The young seed pods of this Southern plant are used for the well-known and delicious “Gumbo” Soups; alone or with chicken. WHITE VELVET — Produces pods larger than any other. They are never prickly to the touch, always round and smooth. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c.
DWARF — Grows low, but stocky, and is very productive. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 50c.
TALL or PERKINS’ MAMMOTH — The long pods, measuring 4 to 5 inches, are produced in great quantities Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 50c. Plant from March to June.
Southern Giant Curled Mustard
This is the true curled leaf variety. Is grown largely to furnish an early spring salad. May also be boiled and eaten like Spinach.
Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c. Plant from February to May.
PaMha The Wonderful New Winter Muskmelon. The flesh
LaaaUa Qf the Casaba is thick, of fine texture, and juicy and palatable to within 54-inch of the skin. The flavor — a combination of pineapple and the finest wild Muskmelon — is delicious beyond description. The fruits are oblong and about 12 inches long — the skin is smooth and finely mottled with dark green and yellow — the seed cavity is small. Seed should not be sown until all dan- ger of frost is over. Soil should be moist and sandy. Do not gather the Melons until the light streaks become quite yellow. Stow away so the Melons will not touch each other in a cool, dark place. When the rind becomes slightly softened and moist the fruit is ready to eat. Some of the Melons will actually keep until February. Per packet 10c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Pkili.n A remarkably fine Melon. The Chilian is a very
V^nuian brittle, thin-skinned variety of the highest quality, and
especially valuable for the home garden. It is slightly oblong. The skin is deep rich green, mottled and striped with a still deeper green. The flesh is bright red and the flavor is remarkably fine and sweet. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00. D I C J A small globular variety, striped
citron Ivea oeeaea and marbled with light green.
Flesh white and solid, seed red. Used exclusively for pickles and preserves. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
p i Oiiqoi-i One °f the finest Watermelons yet in-
vUDaO vrllCCH troduced. The fruit is of large size and
oblong in form. Skin beautifully striped in dark and light green. Rind quite thin, but tough enough for shipping. Flesh bright red, remarkably solid, peculiarly luscious, crisp and sugary. A good keeper. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Flrtrirla Fs»w»rit*» A very large variety with large, ob-
rionaa ravonie — iong fruit anj dark green skin
mottled with a deeper shade. Rind thin, flesh deep red and of fine quality. The flavor is excellent, and the melon is well suited for either table or market. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Fnrrlliook Farlv The earIiest large-fruited Watermelon
* Ul J-flCEI ly jn cultivation — when grown from genuine
stock. The melons average about thirty-five pounds in weight and are rather short and blocky in form. Skin dark green with oc- casional faint stripes of lighter green. Flesh bright red, crisp, sweet, and of surpassing quality. Rind quite thin but tough, making a first-class shipping variety. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
PpprlpQC rtr fwam The sreat home market Wat-
Leeriess °r fiCe ^ream ermelon. It has too thin a
rind for shipping. The fruit is oblong in shape with a dark green and slightly mottled skin. The bright scarlet flesh is solid to the center, melting and very delicious. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quar- ter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Tom Watson Watermelon-
Kleckley Sweets-
Originated near Augus- ”ta, Ga., a few years ago; very prolific — six carloads on ten acres often made; shape long;
color dark, deep green, no stripes; large — oftentimes 50 to 60 pounds; two melons to the vine; no ends, no necks to rot; better shipper
than Rattlesnake; tougher rind; flesh deep red; seeds white,
smeared with yellow. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound 75c.
Ano^linn A wonderfully popular variety. Deep red flesh,
^vngeiino choice flavor, dark green skin. Extremely early
and by watching for the yellow to show through the green you can always make certain of ripeness. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.50.
The sweetest of all Watermelons.
'ruit is of large size, oblong in form, with a dark green skin and very thin rind. The flesh — a beautiful bright scarlet in color — has a broad solid heart, and is crisp, sugary, melting in the highest degree, and entirely free from any stringi- ness. The melons average eighteen to twenty inches in length by ten to twelve inches in diameter, and are very handsome in ap- pearance and of uniformly superior quality. While the skin is too tender to admit of the fruit being shipped any distance to market, the “Kleckley Sweets” is a most desirable Watermelon to plant for home use or nearby markets. Per packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Or Gypsy Oblong — An oblong Watermelon of good size and excellent quality. Rind thin, light green with beautiful stripes. Flesh bright scarlet, solid, tender and very sweet. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Well-known and popular California variety, grown on an immense scale in San Joaquin Valley and shipped to all parts of the Pacific Coast. Fruit large and oblong, skin green and slightly mottled, rind thin but tough, flesh bright red and sweet, seeds white. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c. Plant Watermelons from March to June.
Southern Rattlesnake-
The Lodi or San Joaquin-
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Onion Sets
WHITE OR YELLOW
Onion Sets are miniature Onions grown from seed. When grown from sets the Onions can be used in the green state or ripened off for large Onions. Onions grown from Sets are fully 6 weeks earl- ier than when raised from seed. White, 30c per nound, postpaid; 20c pound, by express. Yellow, 25c per pound, postpaid; 15c pound, or 2 Dounds 25c, by express.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s “King of the Yel- lows.”
Leek
Member of the Onion Family.
Large American Flag. The favorite variety with market gardeners. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
Large Flag — or London. The sort usually cultivated Hardy and vigorous. Per pack- et 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00. Plant Leek from February to April
Plant Onion Seed November to May
Best Varieties of Onions for Home- and Market-Growing
GIGANTIC PRIZE TAKER — The prizetaker attains the enormous size of the famous Spanish Onion, and its mildness and tenderness are unequalled even by the Bermuda varieties. It attains its colossal size under exactly the same conditions that are neces- sary to the cultivation of other Onions. Per packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, half pound $1.10, pound $2.00.
EARLY AUSTRALIAN BROWN — An Onion of Wonderful Keeping Quality. After a thorough test this Onion has proven to be not only the very earliest to ripen, but also the longest keep- ing variety now cultivated. It matures two or three
weeks sooner than the earliest of the old sorts. Its keeping
qualities are truly phenomenal, being found solid and in good
condition one year after being harvested. The bulbs are of medium size, with small, hard necks, and a clear, amber brown in color. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, half
pound 70c, pound $1.25
EXTRA EARLY PEARL— A very early variety, skin white, coarse grain, and mild flavor. Onion flat and unsurpassed for early sets or pickling. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 65c, half pound $1.25, pound $2.25.
YELLOW FLAT DANVERS — Many growers prefer this to the Globe Danvers, as ordinarily it is a very heavy cropper. It is
a fine Onion, one you are sure to be pleased with. A heavy yielder, a splendid keeper, of beautiful appearance, and sells readily in all markets. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, half pound 70c, pound $1.25.
RED BERMUDA— A very early flat variety, used largely in the South for planting in the fall and marketing in the spring. It is mild of flavor and a good shipper but not a winter-keeping variety. The color is a pale red. The best stock is imported from Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and we offer only this stock. Large packet 5c, ounce 35c, quarter pound $1.00, half pound $1.75, pound $3.25.
WHITE BERMUDA— A very early variety, used largely in the South, and is an early market Onion, when the seed is sown in the fall and the Onions harvested in the spring. It is mild and of particularly fine flavor. Per packet 5c, ounce 35c, quar- ter pound $1.00, half pound $1.75, pound $3.25.
WHITE BARLETTA — The prettiest little Onion imaginable. Small, flat and silver-skinned. So mild in flavor it can be eaten like a stalk of Celery. Leaves almost no odor on the breath. For pickling the White Barletta is far ahead of any other va- riety. Three weeks earlier than any other Onion. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, half pound $1.10, pound $2.00.
KING OF THE YELLOWS — One of the handsomest, finest flavored, most prolific, best keeping, all-round home and market Onions ever introduced! Superior to Yellow Globe and Yellow Dan- ver. Leader of the yellow-skins. Flesh is white and
fine grained. Uniform in size and shape. Ripens up hard and solid and is a wonderful variety for shipping. A tre- mendous money maker, for the market grower, being an ex- tremely heavy producer and an unrivalled seller. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 65c, half pound $1.25, pound $2.00.
GARLIC — Pound 35c, postpaid. Pound 25c, by express.
YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — An immensely popular Onion that combines extreme reliability and early ripening with large yield.
We take unusual precautions to maintain the highest degree of perfection in our stock, and can confidently claim superiority for it. The shape is round, a little depressed at top and bot- tom. The color is a rich brownish-yellow, making a most at- tractive bulb. It is medium in size, but remarkably solid and heavy, producing as much weight per acre as any variety grown. It can be used to great advantage from the earliest date to the latest as it is one of the surest keepers, and is delicious even when in its youngest stage. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 70c, half pound $1.00, pound $2.00.
WHITE GLOBE — A very handsome silvery-white ball-shaped Onion of large size. Flesh firm, fine grained, of mild flavor, and an excellent keeper. Its even, regular size and globular form, com- bined with the clear silvery whiteness of the skin, make it one of the handsomest Onions grown. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, nound $2.50.
EXTRA EARLY FLAT RED — The first to ripen and one of the handsomest of the red sorts. It yields abundantly, keeps well, is of mild flavor, and the bulbs are very uniform in shape and size. Excellent for boiling, slicing or pulling young for use in salads. It will form Onions in mucky soils where other varieties frequently fail to ripen. Recommended especially for sections where the seasons are short and cool. In rich soils it frequently grows almost as large as the Large Red Wethers- field. Its earliness makes it a very desirable Onion to raise for market. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, half pound 90c, pound $1.75.
LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD — A leading variety from ocean to ocean. Produces colossal crops of enormous Onions. All clean, solid, heavy, perfect and entirely free from scallions or thick- necks. A sure cropper, a long keeper and a splendid shipper. Though well flattened, the Onions are thick through. The outer skin is a deep rich purplish-red, smooth and glossy. The flesh is white, lightly tinged with pinkish-rose, and is as mild in flavor as many varieties with skin of lighter coloring. There is no better strain of the true Large Red Wethersfield in cul- tivation today than offered by us. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, half pound 90c, pound $1.75.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE— A popular orange yellow. Globe shape. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, half pound $1.10, pound $2.00.
WHITE PORTUGAL — Or Silverskin. A splendid white Onion for general culture. Per packet 5c, ounce 30c, quarter pound 90c, half pound $1.70, pound $3.25.
NEW WHITE QUEEN — Remarkable for its earliness and very mild flavor; it is small and white skinned. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 65c, half pound $1.25, pound $2.25.
POTATO ONION — The Potato Onion produces a quantity of young bulbs on the parent root, which should be planted early in the spring in rows 78 inches apart, 6 inches apart in the row, and covered one inch deep. They should be earthed up like pota- toes as they continue to grow. Pound 35c, postpaid. Pound 25a by express.
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Sweetest and Best Peas
PLANT PEAS AT ANY TIME For Larger Quantities Write for Our Quotations.
Peas are easy to grow and are a favorite crop with the market gardener and home gardener alike. You should purchase enough for several plantings, as Peas can be planted over a considerable period, and by successive plantings you can have this delicious vegetable on your table for many weeks.
YORKSHIRE HERO, OR ALAMEDA SWEET PEA— (All the Year). A most popular and extremely productive early and late variety, growing two and a half feet in height. The haulm or vine is close-jointed and thickly hung with round, well filled pods. Peas are of good size, tender, and of very sweet flavor. From its short, stocky growth, and great productiveness it is also one of the most
profitable varieties to plant in the field for market. Per packet 5c; pound 15c; 10 pounds for $1.25.
ALASKA, OR EARLIEST OF ALL (Extra Early). A very early, tall variety, vines
two to two and one-half feet, with smooth, small peas, green seeded, of good quality, and short well-filled pods. The crop matures practically all at one time, and is very popular with canners and market gardeners. This variety will not rot in the ground if planted in very cold, wet soil, and so is recommended for the very earliest planting. Per packet 5c; pound 15c; 10 pounds for $1.25.
GRADUS, ALSO CALLED “PROSPERITY PEA" — (Extra Early). This popular new and large-podded wrinkled Pea of finest quality matures pods only two or three days later than the small-podded, round-seeded extra earliest. It produces uni-
formly large pods, measuring from four to four and one-half inches in length, nearly round and well-filled with very large, handsome Peas of the finest flavor. The Peas remain tender and sweet for some time after they are large enough to use. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
AMERICAN WONDER — (Extra Early). Earliest Wrinkled Pea*. This variety is un-
excelled in flavor and quality. It is a hybride of fixed habit between the well- known Champion of England and the Little Gem, and possesses the merits of both, with additional points of excellence. The vine grows 10 to 12 inches high, and is very prolific in pods of striking form and size. It is of the finest flavor. In maturing it is among the first, being the first of the wrinkled sorts. Adapted for family use, as it requires no brush or other support. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
BURPEE’S BEST — (Extra Early). We offer the introducer’s prize strain. The best early Pea of the smooth-seed varieties, is very much sweeter than Alaska and also earlier. The vines make a very quick growth, about 18 to 20 inches in
length, and the pods ripen practically all at one time. Per packet 5c; pound 20c;
10 pounds for $1.50.
LATE TELEPHONE PEA — (Late). One of the leading Peas with market gardeners whose trade appreciate fine appearance and high quality. Vine vigorous and pro- duces an abundance of very large pods filled with immense Peas which are tender, sweet and of excellent flavor. It is one of the best sorts for either home or
market. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
ALDERMAN— (Late). A new Pea like Telephone. The vine is extra vigorous and the pods of Alderman are dark green and always well filled with peas which should be stalked. There is none better than the Alderman. Packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
LAXTONIAN (Late) — This is an idea1 market and home garden Pea,
medium dwarf in habit of growth, but with very large pods, averaging five to six inches in length. Laxtonian seldom has any blank spaces in the pods. Per packet 5c; pound 35c; 10 pounds $3.00.
LARGE WHITE MARROWFAT PEA (Late)— Cultivated quite ex- tensively for canning. Pods large, cylindrical, rough, light colored and well filled. It is excellent for summer use, and one of the most productive of the garden varieties. Per packet 5c; pound 15c; 10 pounds $1.25; 100 pounds $10.00.
PREMIUM GEM, OR LITTLE GEM (Early)— Very popular dwarf, wrinkled variety, with the market gardener. Pods good size and filled with six or eight light, sweet flavored peas. Grows about fifteen inches high. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds $1.75.
STRATAGEM (Late) — Seeds green, wrinkled; middle crop, one of
the best Peas ever sent out, grows a vigorous and showy vine of branching habit, heavily laden with immense pods containing 10 to 12 peas of large size. Per packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds for $1.50.
EDIBLE PODDED PEA — Sweet — delicious — tender — A class of Pea little known in this country, but very popular abroad. They are used in the same way as Snap or String Beans, and can be made ready for the table in ten or fifteen minutes. The pods are very large, sweet, brittle and extremely tender. Per packet 5c; pound 25c; 10 pounds $2.00.
BRITISH WONDER (Late) — We cannot too highly recommend this
new sort; a dwarf Pea with extra large pods, and peas of finest quality; prolific. Packet 5c; pound 20c; 10 pounds $1.75.
Peppers
ANAHEIM CHILI — After five years in general use this Pepper yet grows in popularity. As it becomes more widely known it is more appreciated. The stalk grows from two to three feet high and supports the Peppers well off the ground and every plant bears thirty to forty large Peppers from six to ten inches long. Per packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 55c, pound $2.00.
•CHINESE GIANT — This monstrous fruiting variety averages 12 to 15 inches in circumference and notwithstanding its immense size, it is very early and prolific, the stocky, well-branched plants, about 2 feet high, carry so many peppers that in places they seem bunched together. The flesh is thick, tender, mild, sweet, and unexcelled when sliced as salad, or for stuffing for “mangoes”. When ripe the surface is of a brilliant glossy scarlet. Per packet 5c — ounce 35c, quarter pound $1.25, pound $4.50.
LARGE BELL OR BULL NOSE — Our stock of this well-known variety which is sometimes called Sweet Mountain, is a great improvement on the best stock obtainable only a few years ago. Plant vigorous, compact, very productive, ripening its crop uni- formly and early. It is one of the most popular and desirable sorts. Fruit large, cylindrical, with thick, mild flesh. An ex- cellent quality for use in salads and pickles. Color, a bright red when ripe. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 60c, pound $2.00. -■
LONG RED CAYENNE — A favorite variety having a slim, pointed pod about four inches long and when ripe of a bright red color. Extremely strong and pungent flesh. ..Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
CHILI — A late variety, used in the manufacture of peppersauce. The bright, rich red pods are about two inches long, one-third to one-half inch in diameter at the base, tapering to a sharp point and exceedingly pungent when ripe. The plants should be started quite early in hot beds. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quar- ter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
RED CHERRY — An ornamental as well as useful variety, the plant being tall and bearing profusely small, bright red fruit. The fruit is small, round, very hot and is largly used for pickles. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
RUBY KING — The beautiful plants are crowded with large, hand- some fruits of a bright ruby -red which grow from four to six inches long by three to four inches through. They are so mild in flavor that they can even be sliced and eaten with vinegar like Tomatoes or Cumcumbers. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quar- ter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
GOLDEN DAWN — A short, thick variety, similar to Large Bell, or Bull Nose, in shape, but a rich golden-yellow, with a mild sweet flavor. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50. SWEET SPANISH — Plant very vigorous, upright growing with mod- erately large leaves. The fruit does not ripen until very late. It is very large and long, often eight inches or more in length by two in diameter, very smooth and handsome, being, when nearly mature, of a bright deep green color, and when fully matured of a rich red. Flesh very thick, sweet and mild-flavored. Well suited to use as a stuffed pickle, and especially when green in making peper salad. Per packet 5c — ounce 25c, quarter pound 60c, pound $2.00.
Parsley
Very useful for flavoring soups and stews and for garnishing. The green leaves are used for flavoring or they may be dried crisp, rubbed to a powder and kept in bottles until needed. Plant Parsley all year round.
CHOICE MOSS CURLED — A compact-grow- ing, finely curled and densely cut variety, of a deep green color. Owing to its fine color and handsome foliage, it is one of the most popular sorts. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 30c; pound 90c.
FINE TRIPLE CURLED — Distinct in appear- ance from any other variety. The leaves are beautifully crimped and curled. Per packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound 90c.
Parsnips
HOLLOW CROWN— (Very Popular Sort)—
Root white, very tender, with a smooth, clean skin. The variety is easily distin- guished by the leaves growing from a de- pression on the top or crown of the root.
Per packet 5c; ounce 10c;quarter pound 30c; pound $1.00.
LONG DUTCH SUGAR (Great Keeper)— Root very long, white, smooth, tender and of most excellent flavor. Very hardy and will keep through winter without protection. Per packet 5c; ounce 10c; quarter pound 30c; pound $1.00. Plant from July to October and January to May.
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W ESTABLISHED 1883
SAN JOSE. CALIF.
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Gold Coin — the World’s Finest Potato
The Original Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Strain
POSITIVELY THE EARLIEST OF ALL EARLY VARIETIES
POTATO WITHOUT EQUAL FOR HOME and MARKET GROWING
Per Pound 10c --- 4 Pounds 30c — 100 Pounds $6.00
1st — Three Weeks Earlier 2nd — Largest Yield
The remarkable success of the Gold Coin Potato as introduced by us has led many people to offer inferior stock and in many cases Potatoes of similar appearance as the genuine. If you get genuine Gold Coin Re-selected Strains from us you will be sure of getting the best. Poor seed of any kind is a bad investment, but this is particularly true of Potatoes, especially if it is the main crop, as it is found out too late to rectify. Better buy from us and be sure.
The Gold Coin Potato has proven itself to be an all-season Potato. Planted in the same field in the same soil, with same conditions in every respect, it was three weeks earlier in the mar- ket than any other extra early variety.
Gold Coin is the hardiest, most vigorous in growth, most pro- ductive, and the best in table quality of all Potatoes. It has proven to be absolutely unequalled. The vines are strong, with excep- tionally luxuriant deep green foliage, making a healthy growth when other varieties are cut down by blight. The tubers are all of
5th — An All-Season Variety 6th — Handsomest and Largest
good size and lie closely together in the hill. While the vigorous growth and great productiveness will command the Gold Coin to all Potato planters, the handsome appearance and superior quality are equally important. In form the tubers are slightly oblong, rather broad and quite thick through — see illustration at top of page. The eyes are small and there is but little waste in paring. The skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tint, having just sufficient coloring to distinguish it from the white-skinned varie- ties. The flesh is fine grained, of a pure pearly whiteness, and cooks to a dry floury whiteness. Unlike most potatoes, which need to be well dried out before they will cook properly, the Gold Coin, even when freshly dug, cooks dry and mealy. Its vigorous growth and great productiveness make it the most profitable variety for the planter, and its great solidity, smooth, regular form, and unequalled table quality will make it the most popular and quick selling Potato on the market. Per pound 10c; 4 pounds for 30c; 100 pounds for $6.00; 25 pounds at 100-pound rate. Purchaser to pay transportation.
3rd — Most Profitable
4th — Quality: White, Dry, Mealy
Seven Other Prize Winning Potatoes
5c Per Pound — 50 Pounds or More at 4c Per Pound
We assure you that the seed Potatoes we send out are not only the best we can supply but the best to be had from any source at any price. To that end they are not only strictly true to name, but hand-sorted selected stock such as anyone will be glad to plant.
Planting Directions — Plant from February to May. The soil best suited to the Potato is a rich, sandy loam, ‘but it seems to thrive in almost any soil or climate. The Potato, being a gross feeder, requires a liberal' application of manure; if stable manure is to be used, it should be well-rotted, and not allowed to come in contact with the tubers. On no other crop are the results from the use of phosphates so manifest as on the Potato, almost invariably the tubers are smoother, brighter and freer from rust and the destructive influence of wire-worms. The best fertilizers are super-phosphate of lime and bone dust. After the Potatoes are cut they should be spread out, allowing the starch to dry. This forms a callous. Potatoes treated this way grow quicker and are not so liable to rot as if planted immediately after being cut. Plant in rows 3 feet apart and 12 to 16 inches apart in the rows, dropping two or three pieces in each hill, covering about 4 inches. The ground should be plowed, fertilized and hoed four times during the season. Should be thoroughly cultivated so as to retain the moisture, otherwise the result will be small potatoes of inferior quality. Hoe the earth toward the plants as they advance in growth.
By changing seed every year, better results are obtained. Potatoes reset on same soil year after year degenerate.
Purchaser To Pay Transportation on All Potatoes
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“King of the Mammoths’, Pumpkin (Pot Iron)
This is the very best genuine strain of the true Mammoth Pumpkin, which is ottered under so many various names by diff;rent seedsmen. Fruits grow to enor- mous size, reaching two feet or more in diameter and from one hundred to two hundred pounds or even more in weight. Salmon-orange skin. Very thick, bright yellow flesh, which is fine grained, tender and of excellent quality for pi’es. To raise the largest Pumpkins, vines should be allowed ample room in which to grow. Per packet Sc, ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c, pound $1.50.
Connecticut Field or Pie Pumpkin— JfSf Pumpkins™6
enormous crops. Cultivated mainly for feeding stock. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c quarter pound 15c, pound 50c. Plant Pumpkins from March to June.
is 10c sr
SOW SPINACH AUGUST TO FEBRUARY BLOOMSDALE SAVOY LEAVED — The earliest variety and one of the best to plant in autumn for early spring use. Plant of upright growth, with pointed leaves which are crimped like those of Savoy Cabbage. It grows rapidly to a suitable size for use and is quite hardy. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 65c.
ROUND SUMMER THICK LEAVED — This variety is generally preferred for early spring sowing and is the most popular with our market gardeners. The leaves are large, thick and fleshy. It stands exposure very well and possesses the valuable quality of standing a long time before running to seed. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, quarter pound 30c, pound 80c.
EXCEEDINGLY LATE PRICKLY WINTER — An exceedingly hardy variety and will withstand severe weather with only a slight protection of leaves or straw. The
seed is prickly and the leaves are oblong or arrow shaped. Adapted for fall sowing. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 65c.
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King of the Mammoths Pumpkin
Best of the Radishes
PLANT RADISH SEED ALL THE YEAR AROUND
Early Long Scarlet
Early Half-Long Brightest Scarlet
Early Scarlet Turnip Rooted
Early Olive-shaped, or Half-Long Scarlet Olive.
Mammoth White China, or California
Early White Turnip Rooted
Icicle — choice
Scarlet Turnip White Tip
Long Black Spanish
French Breakfast
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Rhubarb — A Delicious Vegetable
WAGNER’S GIANT CRIMSON — -This splendid Rhubarb thrives lux- uriantly all the year round, and is better during the winter months than in the summer. The stems often weigh over a pound — and thirty pounds of full grown stems have been picked at one time from a single plant. Extremely tender and luscious, and the skin is so tender that peeling is not neces- sary. The meat is crisp and fine-grained not coarse and ■stringy — and is of a pleasing color. ABOUT TWICE THE SIZE OF BURBANK’S CRIMSON WINTER. Easy to grow, very hardy and unsurpassed in every way. An extraordinary pro- ducer. Per packet 20c, ounce $1.00, pound $12.00.
BURBANK’S CRIMSON tVINTER — The Crimson ^Vinter or Ever- Ready Rhubarb is the earliest of all Rhubarb by a long way and fit for use not only in the spring, but all through the sum- mer and fall. As fast as stalks are pulled, fresh ones will take their place. In the Southern and Pacific States it may be used all the year round, requiring only water in dry localities to keep it growing. It is particularly fine in winter. In qual- ity this Rhubarb is simply superb, fully equal in flavor to the finest berries. The stalks are not so bulby, soft and watery as most other kinds, and the skin is so thin and tender that it is not necessary to remove it, and when cooked a beautiful crim- son-colored sauce is the result. Flavor sprightly and refreshing. Per packet 10c, ounce 50c, quarter pound $1.75, pound $6.00. LINNAEUS RHUBARB — A remarkably early Rhubarb — Tender and fine flavor. Per packet 5c, ounce 15c, quarter pound 40c, pound $1.25.
Salsify or Oyster Plant — Nutritious
A Meritorious, Healthful Winter Vegetable — One of the most delicious of vegetables, and also one of the most nutritious. The flavor is sweet and highly esteemed whether served boiled with but- ter or other suitable sauce, or sliced and fried, or used in soup.
This new variety, where known, is entirely superseding the old type, as it produces roots nearly double the size and weight and of equally good quality. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 50c, pound $1.75. Plant from February to May.
French Mushroom Spawn— Easy to Grow— Order Now
Mushrooms may be grown by anyone having a supply of fresh horse manure and shed or cellar — and make a most pro- fitable crop. French Mushroom Spawn propagated continuously by the ordinary method usually degenerates, giving decreasing yields of inferior Mushrooms. Some growers in their efforts to overcome this deterioration, procure spores from chance-grown Mushrooms in field or farmyard, but these, on account of the diversity of varieties, their consequent varied merits and values, seldom prove satisfactory. This new spawn is pro-
duced by a new method direct from virgin spores secured from the__ finest type of healthy, large white French Mushrooms. These being propagated in a sterilized medium insures freedom from inferior types as well as the bacterial enemies so often prevalent in ordinary spawn. Our Mushroom spawn is sold in bricks that weigh about V/2 pounds each, and will plant from 8 to 10 square feet of bed. Price 35c per brick, postpaid, or 10 bricks for $2.00 by express, the purchaser to pay transportation.
CHAS C. NAVLET CO’S BUG-PROOF SQUASH
This ir unquestionably the grandest Squash on earth. It has taken more first premiums than any other six vegetables com- bined. It grows strongly and rapidly. It defies the attacks of bugs. In some sections i is impossible to grow Squash on account of bugs. We guarantee this Squash to be bug-proof. It produces colossal crops. It keeps in perfect condition for a whole year. The
fruits are of oblong shape — have very rough and very hard shells, and weigh about 40 pounds each on an average. The flesh is a rich yellow in color, very thick, fine grained, sweet, dry and of surpassing flavor, either roasted, boiled, steamed, baked or in pies. It is also one of the finest Squashes for feeding to stock. We are sure that those who plant Bug Proof Squash this season whether for
family use or for market, will appreciate its unequalled merits as
half pound 60c, pound $1.00. Plant Squash from March to June.
Best Summer Squash
GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK — Early and prolific. One of the most popular Squashes for the table and market. The fruit is of the crookneck type, heavily warted, and light golden-yellow in color. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 75c.
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP— The early White Patty Pan or “Cymling” Of the South. One of the earliest varieties of Squash and grown almost exclusively for first crop. Of dwarf habit and upright growth. The fruit is a handsome creamy-white, tender and delicately flavored, and from the hard texture of the rind is well suited for shipping. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quar- ter pound 25c, pound 75c.
Best Winter Squash
GOLDEN HUBBARD— One of the best of fall and winter sorts. In
shape, size and quality it is very similar to the Original Hub- bard. It ripens earlier, however, and is a more prolific pro- ducer. The fruits are of medium size, weighing from 6 to 8 pounds each and are a beautiful orange red color. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 75c.
ORIGINAL HUBBARD— A superior winter Squash. Flesh bright orange-yellow, fine-grained, very dry, sweet and rich-flavored.
Keeps well through the winter. Boils ore bakes exceedingly dry, and is esteemed by many to be as good baked as the Sweet Potato. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 75c.
thoroughly as we do. Per packet Sc — ounce 10c, quarter pound 35c,
SIBLEY SQUASH — A popular shipping Squash. Has a very hard shell of olive green color. The flesh is thick and solid and is of a bright orange color. The quality is extra choice. Unsur- passed in fineness of flavor. It is a wonderful shipper and has many distinctive features that appeal to the market gardener with an eye open to profits. The Sibley has taken rank as leader — and we believe that it will be many a day before worthy rival is found. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
BOSTON MARROW — A large fruited Squash for fall and winter use. Fruit is of oval form. The skin is thin, and when ripe a bright orange with a netting of light cream-color. The flesh is fine- grained and of excellent flavor, but not as dry as the Hubbard.
Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 65c.
Perfect Gem — Very Popular
PERFECT GEM — A strong-growing Squash. Equally desirable either as a summer, autumn or winter variety. Very pro- ductive. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 75c.
Mammoth — for Stock Feeding
MAMMOTH — For Stock Feeding. This is the “Jumbo” of the Squash family and attracts great attention wherever grown or placed on exhibition. The Squashes grow from two and a half to three feet in length, under good cultivation often attain more than 100 pounds in weight. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, pound 25c, 10 pounds $2.25, 100 pounds $20.00.
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ESTABLISHED
1885
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Selected Tomatoes
Chas C. Navlet Co.’s Earliest of All is not only the earl- — but is beyond question one of the
best keeping
iest of all Tomatoes -
largest finest, most productive, finest lookin and choicest all-round Tomatoes in the world.
— fruits are invariably of immense size
The
all of none that
and a good
marketable size is maintained all through the season— this solendid Tomato producing right through to the frosts. Al- ways smooth, of firm solid flesh, and a deep rich, attractive red in color. It is deliciously flavored and is unsurpassed
for Scanning Tomato the Earliest of All has no equal
and on account of its firmness it is an excellent shipper.
We recommend this Tomato without reservation to all who want a good all-round, all-purpose variety that will never fail to give satisfaction. We have tested practically the better varieties of Tomatoes and have found we would rank alongside of this marvellous sort
We grow the seed on our own farms — and seed is taken onlv from the largest and finest shaped fruits. To make sure of getting the genuine Chas. C. Navlet Co. s Earliest of All Seeds— order direct from us. Per packet 10c, half ounce $2.00, ounce $3.50, quarter pound $12, pound $40. One ounce is sufficient to sow one acre.
— j It is massive in size, ponderous in weight, per-
ronderosa fect in shape, smooth as glass, solid and meaty
as beefsteak, prodigiously prolific and succeeds everywhere. It is
free from watery cavities — almost seedless — and ripens thoroughly from center to skin, its glowing crimson color permeating the flesh to the heart. Toothsome and rich when sliced— savory and de- licious when canned. Unaffected by drought and does not blight or rot First ripe fruits are often picked in ten weeks from seed sowing, while late fruits may be gathered until frost. Per package Sc, ounce 30c, quarter pound $1.00, pound $3.50.
m |. A very early new Tomato — Earlina is not only ex-
tarliana tremely early but of particularly fine quality,
which is very rare in an early Tomato. The flesh is remarkably solid and it has few seeds. It has the habit peculiar to many early sorts of setting the bulk of its fruit close to the center of the plant, so that they are exposed to the sun and thus ripen early. These qualities make it paritcularly useful for a first crop variety. Per Dacket 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 90c, pound $3.00. p ij ,r-v The finest of the large yellow Tomatoes.
ViOIaen VcUeen The superior flavor of the yellow varie-
ties is bringing them into favor as table fruit, and those who think of a yellow Tomato as the rough fruit of the old yellow sorts will be surprised at this smooth, beautiful fruit which though large, is as smooth and well-shaped as the best of the red varieties, and of a fine and distinct flavor. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Livingston’s Perfection — The "nit" is “most “mm”;
very solid and rich in flavor, and ripens clear up to the stem. The skin is both thin and tough, making it a good shipper, while its clear and handsome blood-red color makes it most attractive in ap- pearance and a sure seller. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.25.
U j p QlianoJ As I*16 name implies, the fruit is shaped
1x60 l68r onapeo like a pear — small at the stem and en-
larged at the top. It is small, being about 2 or 3 inches long. It is bright scarlet, is of fine flavor, and makes delicious preserves
or salad. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Trophy — £rst
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large and Delicious Tomato — The Trophy was the of the modern improved Tomatoes. It was of
superior color, size and solidity, but lacked smoothness and regu- larity. By most careful breeding and selection, an improved strain has been developed and the Trophy now combines all its original good qualities, with smoothness, regularity and symmetry of fruit. Vine strong-growing, vigorous and productive. Fruit very large, very solid, fine flavored and a beautiful deep, rich red in color. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, pound $2.00.
Yellow Pear Shaped- Ae,1”*!, yiS0£i3,'
when the fruit is simply cut in two lengthwise. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
M Absolutely the best of its type in every respect.
l^eW kJlLJOc It ripens evenly to the stem without a crack, and is not subject to rot. Vine vigorous and very productive. Fruit round, apple-shaped, very large, very deep red in color and as- tonishingly heavy. Our stock is distinctly superior' to most of that offered under this name — being more uniform, better colored and larger. Per packet 5c, ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c, pound $2.00.
A purple-fruited variety which forms very stout plants about two feet high. The branches are short, making a bushy plant that stands quite erect. This sort is often sold as Tree Tomato. Fruit smooth, medium sized. Color purplish-pink. Fairly solid, but has no hard core and is of good flavor. As early as any purple-fruited Tomato. Very popular, particularly for home use. The dwarf habit of the vine make s it very desirable for forcing, as it can be planted closer to the glass, and more closely on the bench than the tall growing kinds. Our stock is a very superior strain with larger, smoother fruit than the original. Per packet 5c, ounce 25c, quarter pound 75c, pound $2.50.
Dwarf Champion-
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Extra Choice Turnips ALLPTHETYEARNROUND
PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE— A globular-shaped Turnip of beauti- ful appearance and most excellent quality. Equally desirable for table or stock. It is a good keeper and fine market sort. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 65c.
EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH— Strap Leaved. A most excellent table variety. Very early, sweet, tender and of tempting appear- ance. Root medium size, flat in shape, and a clear ivory- white in color. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 65c.
SEVEN TOP— For greens— Cultivated for its leaves; cooked same as spinach and mustard. The root is small and not used. Large packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c.
PURPLE TOP— Strap Leaved— An early Turnip that ranks high in
favor as a table variety. It is flat in shape, but thick- er than Purple Top Milan; of medium size. Color, dark purple above ground and white below. Flesh white, fine-grained and tender. Per pia-cket 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c.
LARGE YELLOW, OR AMBER GLOBE— One of the best Turnips for general crop. It is a good cropper and keeps well until late in the spring. The roots are of medium size, smooth skinned and of pale yellow color. The flesh is crisp, tender and of fine quality. The most popular yellow Turnip for table use and equally good for feeding stock. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quar- ter pound 20c, pound 60c.
WHITE EGG — Very Early Variety — A small oval-shaped variety with pure white skin and white fine-grained flesh. A handsome variety and very early. Large packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound 65c.
EXTRA EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN— The earliest of the whole Turnip family. The smooth, flat, symmetrical roots are a beau- tiful purple-red above ground and a clear white underneath. The flesh is white, crisp and tender. All in all, the Purple Top Milan leaves nothing more to be desired in the way of an ex- tra early table Turnip. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 25c, pound $1.25.
PURPLE TOP FLAT DUTCH — Strap Leaf — An early flat variety. White, with purple top. Probably the most popular and gener- ally used garden variety. Large packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c.
PLANT RUTABAGAS
or oweaes all the year round
Very popular for table use. Rutabagas or Swedes are very finely flavored and are excel- lent keepers. Grown extensively, also, for cattle and other stock feeding. Heavy yielders— and have high food value. There are a number of varieties — here are two of the best.
Rutabagas
PURPLE TOP SWEDE— A very large, hardy and productive variety. Flesh yellow, of solid texture, sweet and _ well flavored. Color deep purple above, bright yellow un- der the ground. Fine for table use and the best yellow-fleshed sort for stock feeding. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, % lb. 20c, lb.60c.
SWEET RUSSIAN — Or White Ruta Baga — An immense and heavy yielding sort. Flesh white, solid, brittle, sweet and rich. An ex- cellent keeper and a most desirable variety, either for the table or for stock. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, *4 lb. 20c, lb. 60c.
Best Varieties of Tobacco
Purple Top White Globe
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF— The best known and most widely used variety throughout the middle and northern States and Canada. Is the hardiest variety in cultivation.
Large packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 80c, pound $3.00.
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HAVANA— Domestic— A well-liked Tobacco that has. always given good satisfaction. Sur- passes all others in flavor for cigars. Heavy cropper, fine texture, and earliest to ma- ture and ripen. Large packet 10c, ounce 25c, quarter pound $1.00, pound $3.50. Plant To- bacco from February to April.
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Such vegetables are not dust covered. Not dried and withered. Not stale and unappetizing. Not handled three or four times be- fore they reach you. But clean — and palate-pleasing — right from your own garden to your own table.
This page tells you how you can have a successful vegetable garden without waiting for seeds to grow. ..If you buy the plants from us, ready started, you gain over a month, and have a supply of fresh, crisp, choice vegetables for your table almost before you know it. What a joy it is to step out from your kitchen door and gather from your own yard the vegetables you want, in all their original freshness and delicious goodness!
A few Artichokes — some choice Tomatoes — a sprig or two of Parsley — possibly a Cabbage or Califlower — and there’s your meal.
You don’t need a lot of ground in which to grow a home sup- ply. A few square feet of garden is enough. Order a few plants of the varieties you prefer and you will have fresh vegetables at your command all the year round.
When plants like these are so easily grown — and when the cost of living is so high today — we cannot understand why every house- wife does not grow her own vegetables. The cost of growing is practically nothing — and one cannot buy such Vegetables as one can pick from one’s own garden patch.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS — Palmetto or Conover’s Colossal — The two
most popular varieties of Asparagus. A little corner in your garden planted to Asparagus will give you enough for your needs. For description see Vegetable Seeds. 25c per dozen— $1.50 per 100 — postpaid; 100 by express $1.00. Ready for immedi- ate delivery.
CABBAGE— Early Flat Dutch — Early Winningstadt — Late Premium Flat Dutch — Late Drumhead — These are the choicest summer and winter varieties. We grow nothing but the best — and ship only the strongest and hardiest of plants See full descriptions in Vegetable Seed Section. Plants — 15c per dozen, postpaid. Per 100, 75c. Ready for delivery all the year round.
CAULIFLOWER — Snowball — Our leading variety. An extremely early — large headed — snow-white Cauliflower that looks good, keeps well, and tastes right. You will be delighted with the Snowball Plants. For description see Vegetable Seeds Section. Plants — 20c per dozen, postpaid. Per hundred $1.00.
CELERY — Golden Self Blanching — One of the most satisfactory va- rieties you can buy. Golden yellow in color with thick crispy stalks. Tender, sweet, free frorr4 stringiness. A dozen plants will give you all the celery you will want for greens and table use. It is always fresh and delicious when picked in your own garden, just when you’re ready to eat it. Plants — 20c per
dozen, postpaid. Per hundred $1.25. Ready for delivery all year round.
CHAS. C. NAVLET CO.’S EARLIEST OF ALL TOMATO— This is
such an exceptionally fine Tomato that it is deserving of spe- cial mention. Extremely Early — and produces heavily all season till cut down by the frost. Large in size with solid meat, smooth skin, and fine deep red color. Richly flavored and a re- markable keeper, making it specially desirable as a shipping Tomato. Ready for delivery in March. 12 for 25c; 100 for $1.50; postpaid.
CHIVES — Fine for seasoning soups, salads and stews — one square foot is all the ground needed for this useful Vegetable Plant, and 15 cents’ worth will last many months. 15c per clump, post- paid, $1.00 per dozen. Ready for delivery all year round.
DILL — The seeds have an aromatic odor and warm pungent taste. They are used for seasoning and possess medicinal properties, but their largest use is for making dill pickles. Per plant 10c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid.
EGG PLANTS — New York Large Improved Purple — A choice variety. Easy to grow. Egg Plant is very delicious and very healthful. Plants — 30c per dozen, postpaid. Per hundred $2.00.
HORSE RADISH SETS — Will grow in any old corner, anywhere —
Can be grated fresh as wanted and far better than when bought from most vegetable stands, as a little goes a long way. 40c per dozen, postpaid— $2.00 per 100. Ready for delivery December to May .
MINT ROOTS— Mint is one of the hardest things to find in most stores A few roots will supply your wants for mint sauce for a whole year; takes up so little room that every garden should contain some. 10c each postpaid— 50c per dozen; $4.00 per 100. Ready for delivery all the year.
PARSLEY— Moss Curled— A compact, finely curved variety that never fails to give good results. Parsley is so generally used as a flavoring and as a garnishment that _ one should have it handy in the garden where it can be picked fresh when re- quired. Grows like weeds. The faster you pick it the faster it springs out. Per clump— 10c; per dozen 75c, postpaid. Ready for delivery in February.
PEPPERS— Chinese Giant, Sweet Spanish, Chili and Bell— A dozen plants are more than enough to supply the “pepper” needs of two or three families. 25c per dozen postpaid; $1.00 per 100. Ready for delivery in March.
SAGE — Sage is usually wanted when not obtainable. Two or three plants are all that are necessary to give you all the fresh and dried sage needed. 15c per plant — $1.00 per dozen. Postpaid.
Ready for delivery in March.
SWEET POTATO — Good Sweet Potatoes are hard to buy, and yet
everyone with a little patch of ground can grow all that can be eaten. Plant a few and see how much better they taste than those bought in the markets. 20c per dozen, postpaid, $1.00 per 100. Ready for delivery in April.
TARRAGON, or ESTRAGON — For flavoring. 25c per plant, $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. Ready for delivery in March .
THYME — Used for se-a-soning. 10c per plant, $1.00 per dozen, post- paid. Ready for delivery in March.
TOMATOES — At a cost of only a few cents any smia-11 family can, with very little care and attention, raise sufficient Tomatoes for their every need. All season long a few plants will supply more than can be eaten, and will produce enough to can for winter use, too. The best varieties for the table or canning: Ponderosa, Stone, Trophy and Earlina. 20c per dozen. Post- paid. $1.00 per 100. Ready for delivery in March.
Rhubarb Roots
You ought to have a few roots of this delicious vegetable in your garden. It is not only a luscious dish — but very healthful and good for one to eat. Contrary to the opinion of some, it is not at all hard to grow. We offer three tested varieties. BURBANK’S CRIMSON WINTER — Very finely flavored, and ma- tures during the winter when vegetables are scarcest. Will produce marketable and eatible stalks months earlier than any other sort. The skin is so tender that it is not necessary to re- move it. Plants 15c each; 12 for $1.25; delivered free. LINNAEUS — A very early, highly delicious rhubarb. We know you’ll like it. Plants i5c each; 12 for $1.25; delivered free. WAGNER’S GIANT CRIMSON WINTER— An all-season variety, a strong, rapid grower, extraordinarily productive, has thick, meaty stems and is unsurpassed in flavor, texture, size and hardiness. Thrives the year round, and is better in winter than in summer. About twice the size of Burbank’s Crimson Win- ter. Small Roots 15c each; 12 for $1.50. Large Roots, 25c each; 12 for $2.50; delivered free.
Choice Artichoke Plants
Delicious to Eat
20c EACH— 12 FOR $1.25 POSTPAID $1.00 PER DOZEN,
EXPRESS COLLECT
LARGE GREEN GLOBE — The
most popular variety. Very delicately flavored. Served with hot butter or mayonnaise dress- ing there are few table delicacies that can compare with the Ar- tichoke. Our customers who have a home garden should not fail to order a few Artichoke plants at once.
Ready for delivery the year round.
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the House or quality^
chas. c. Naviet Co’s Selected Farm Seed
Kaffir Corn
We deliver single pounds free; on larger quantities purchaser pays transportation. Prices are subject to market changes. When ordering in large quantities, write or wire for quotation. We can supply all varieties of field seeds,, and invite you to write if you are interested in varieties other than those listed on this page.
A 1£ If (Also called Lucerne, Eternal Clover and Wonder Clov- Alraira er). This is truly the farmer’s friend. It stands drought and dampness, and succeeds during the hot and dry weather when many other Clovers and Grasses fail entirely. Heavy rains or snows have no damaging effect whatever, and simply make it flourish more than ever. As a fertilizing, land-enriching crop it is un- equaled. The roots sink down into the earth searching for nour- ishment and bringing to the surface the chemicals and fertilizing materials that have been stored 10 to 15 feet deep. One seeding stands for years. All cattle are fond of it. If possible sow with Oats at the rate of 20 pounds per acre, or if the land is very poor sow 3 pounds more. The first season the growth will be very light. But don’t be worried if the plants are small and several inches apart, for that means the next season you will probably get from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases for several years. It should be cut when in full bloom, but don’t cut too early, and be careful not to allow it to become water soaked after cutting, as it greatly re- duces its value for feeding. Don’t feed hungry stock on it when green, as it is likely to bloat them, for they invariably over-eat. Per pound, postpaid, 40c— by express, 25c, 100 pounds for $22.00.
Mammoth Red Clover W.„Sr.h. Hg
common red clover. Fifteen pounds required for an acre. Per pound postpaid, 45c— by express, 35c, 100 pounds for $27.50.
|3 The native forage plant of California. Easily
JDUIT vJOV0l cultivated. Grows all winter and well into the summer. We offer only “Hulled Seed,” which is much easier to sow than in the burr. Per pound, postpaid, 35c— by express 25c, 100 pounds for $15.00.
Especially desirable for planting where the summers are hot and dry. The stout stalks grow stiffly erect— from 6 to 10 feet in height, according to location and richness of the soil. The stalks and blades cure into good fodder and are also desirable to furnish green forage during the summer months. Per pound 20c, postpaid, 100 pounds for $6.00.
A efpalian (Lolium Perenne) Grows rapidly,
/\USir<illc&n Ixye UfaSS and makes a good showing within a month from time of sowing. 100 pounds required per acre. Per
pound, postpaid, 25c — by express 15c — 100 pounds for $12.00.
Italian Rva (Lolium Italicum) Thrives in almost
Italian I\ye vjraSS an y soil, and yields early and abun- dantly. Sown in the fall, will produce an excellent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year. Fifty pounds
required for an acre. Per pound 25c, postpaid — by express 15c — 100 pounds for $12.00.
L J (Dactylis Glomerato) One of the most valu-
A/rcnara \jraS5 able of all pasture grasses, produces an im- mense quantity of forage, and well adapted for growing in orchards or under trees. Thirty-five pounds required for an acre. One
pound 35c, postpaid — 100 pounds $25.00.
tiT'rk-tAT Black Eye. Used largely for green manure. It is also
OW retta valuable if allowed to mature the seed when the dry vine can be plowed under and the seed used to grind as feed for stock. If for green manure sow broadcast, using 80 pounds per acre. If for seed for fodder, sow in rows 3 feet apart, using 40 pounds per acre. Per pound 20c — postpaid — 100 pounds $10.00.
Riprmurla Pracc Valuable for warm climates, as it with- JJcrniUOd VjuaSo stands hot, dry summers. It germinates slowly. Per pound, postpaid 75c, 100 pounds for $65.00.
For fodder and green manure. Whether for fodder, in mixture with Oats — sown at the rate of two bushels each per acre — or the Peas sown at the rate of thiee bushels per acre for plowing under, there is no crop that we can so strongly recommend. Sowing should be done in March, or early April, and they will be ready for cutting the latter part of June. Per pound 20c — postpaid — 100 pounds $6.00.
Canadian Field Peas
Australian Salt Bush
Tall ifoTal** Native of Europe, produces a tremendous
I all jersey iTLaic mass of beautifully cut and curled leaves which are eagerly sought and eaten by chickens, sheep, horses and cattle. For poultry raisers this is positively the best green feed known. Bears enormous crops, furnishes shade for the chicks and plenty of nourishing food, too. By pulling off the lower leaves ana letting them remain on the ground the tops will grow faster, and the chickens will eat what has been stripped off. Grows to a height of three or four feet, the roots penetrating to a great depth in the sub-soil and is not affected by drought. It grows with won- derful rapidity after being fed off and flourishes in all kinds of soil. Per packet 5c, ounce 10c, quarter pound 20c, pound 60c, post- paid.
n Dwarf Essex A plant of inestimable value to poultry
Ixape farmers and sheep raisers. It is easily grown on any land that will raise Turnips or Corn, and there is no other plant that will give as large a yield of succulent, rich and nutritious winter food for chickens at such a small cost. Its cultivation would add im- mensely to the profits of poultry raisers. It also makes a most valuable food for lambs and sheep. Per pound 25c, postpaid — 10 pounds for $1.00, 100 pounds for $8.00. Sow any time from May to August.
Aiicfrfolion Qolfr Ruck A most valuable plant for soils /^USirailan Oalt DU5I1 containing alkali and for all regions subjected to prolonged drought. The plant needs some little moisture to start it into growth. Seed should be sown early so that the plants may be established before the hot, dry weather. Per ounce 15c, quarter pound 35c, pound $1.00, postpaid.
Slltrar Early Amber. All kinds of live stock relish it.
OUgar vdllc A heavy cropper and very nutritious. Can either be sown in drills or broadcast and fed green or dried. If cut when 2 feet high it will give several cuttings during the season. Sow 10 pounds of seed per acre in drills and 25 pounds broadcast. Per pound 20c postpaid — 100 pounds for $6.00.
C,,„£l _ _4_ Mammoth Russian.
OUniiOAVCr for fowls. Three no
An excellent and cheap food for fowls. Three pounds of seed will plant an acre Yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre. Sow as soon as ground is warm. Per pound 20c, postpaid — 10 pounds 80c, 100 pounds $7.00.
TimnfrVlV (Ehleum Pratense) Grows in any location, but does I llllUUiy best in moist, deep soils. Exceedingly productive. Rel ished by all kinds of stock. 15 pounds required for an acre. Per
pound, postpaid, 25c — by express, 15c, 100 pounds $14.00.
Sp
nng Vetches or Tares Exceedins>y nutritious-much
more so than Clover — and may be fed with safety to all kinds of stock. It is perfectly hardy and remains green all winter. It should be sown during August and September, mixed with Rye, which serves as a support for the plants, or in spring with Oats or Barley. Per pound 20c — postpaid — 100 pounds for $5.00.
Aromatic and Medicinal Herb Seeds
ANISE — Used as a cordial, and for garnishing and flavoring. The seeds have an agreeable, aromatic taste. Packet 5c— ounce 10c, pound $1.00.
BASIL — Sweet. The leaves are used for flavoring soups, stews and
highly seasoned dishes. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.50. BORAGE — The leaves are used for flavoring and the flowers furnish bee pasture. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.25.
CARAWAY — Grown for the seeds, which are used extensively for the flavoring of bread, pastry, etc. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.50.
CATNIP or CATMINT — The leaves are used for seasoning. It also makes an excellent bee pasture. Packet 5c — ounce 30c, pound $3.00. CORIANDER — The seeds are used in the manufacture of liquors and confectionery. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, pound 75c.
CHIVES — An indispensable seasoning for stews, soups and salads. Sweet and sharp onion flavor. Hardy. Packet 10c — ounce 50c.
DILL — The seeds have an aromatic odor and warm, pungent taste. They are used as a condiment and also for pickling cucumbers.
Packet 5c — ounce 10c, pound 60c.
CHERVIL — Used in soups and salads. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, pound $1.00.
FENNELL — Sweet. The boiled leaves are used in sauces. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, pound $1.00.
HOREHOUND — The leaves are used for seasoning, and also for the manufacture of the popular cough remedy. Packet 5c — ounce 20c, pound $2.00.
MARJORAM — Sweet. The leaves and the ends of the shoots are esteemed for seasoning in summer and are also dried for win- ter use. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.25.
ROSEMARY — The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning. Packet 5c — ounce 25c, pound $2.50.
RUE — For medicinal purposes. Good for the croup. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.75.
SAGE — The most extensively used of all herbs as a seasoning for dressing. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, pound $1.50.
SUMMER SAVORY — A hardy annual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers are extensively used for flavoring — particularly in dress- ings and soups. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, pound $1.00.
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PREMIUM OF $1.25 worth for
Use flower seeds liberally and make your home the admiration and delight of your friends. But don’t waste your time with poor seeds. Our seeds are always clean, full of life, true to name, and sure to grow. In addition, we list only tried and proven varieties, and never offer inferior sorts. If you want to avoid experiments plant only Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Choice specially grown, extra selected flower seeds.
ANNUALS are flowers that attain full growth, flower, and die in one year.
BIENNIALS are flowers that grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next.
PERENNIALS are flowers that bloom for several years, usually beginning the next year after the seeds are planted. Some perennials, however, bloom the first year if planted in the spring. FLOWER SEEDS — With every $1.00 order for flower seeds by the packet you may select 25c worth extra free, $1.00. That gives you 25 5c-packets, or 12 lOc-packets and 1 5c-packet for $1.00. ,
A 1 • .A pretty trailing annual — Thrives in dry locations.
/\DrOma The pink flowers are produced in Verbena-like trusses. Choice Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to April — or in September or October.
A For ^ec*s ant* Borders — One of the most use
AgeraiUlIl ful and profuse-blooming plants known. Its very name, “Ageratum” — meaning ever young — refers to its ever being in bloom and to the long time each flower remains in beauty.
A single head of Ageratum will remain fresh and perfect for a month in the open air, and from six weeks to three months in the window or greenhouse, where not exposed to the storm and wind. This makes the Ageratum almost indispensable for house or garden. Annual. Light Blue — Large packet 5c. Snow White- — Large packet 5c. Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May. » »
A 1 A Favorite Annual — Produces an abundance of
.f\iySSUm sweet-scented blossoms. As easy to grow as any weed and blooms from early summer until severe freezing weather. Sow seed very early in the open ground. Dainty little plants for hanging baskets or small pots. Fine for cutting or button-hole bouquets. White— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or in September to November.
A mat-anfVinc Beautiful Foliage Plant— Our warm sum-
/\maraninU5 .ers sujt admirably the varieties of Amaran- thus cultivated for ornament. These are plants which are strik- ing on account of their foliage or peculiar mode of bloom. In rich ground the plants and leaves are of larger size, but the coloring is apt to be less bright. The seed can be sown in the house, in a hotbed, a cold frame, or in a seedbed in the garden, and the plants transplanted into place. Or the seeds can be sown where the plants are to stand, if the soil is fine and the spots protected. They should be given sufficient space to develop on all sides. Fine in borders of tall plants or for center of large beds. Annual. Mixed — Assorted Colors— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
Aiicf-falian Ppo Vinp Fine Climber— Very desirable for
1 Ctt V llie covering arbors, trellises and un- sightly places. Flowers freely in large clusters of rose and purple blossoms. See the magnificent illustration in Climbing Plant and Vine Department. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May or in September to October.
Ar»H*ir>r*liniiiinn (Everlasting Flower) — Half hardy annual,
/\Ci OCIlIllum producing white and rose-colored Daisy-like
flowers. Much used for wreaths and winter decorations. Flowers should be gathered when young to be preserved. Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
A _1* Ornamental Trailer — In bloom all season. Excellent
/^.nagallS for bedding, the conservatory or house culture. Choice Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or in September or October.
A craaiPjaGniiQ Decorative Perennial — (Sprengerii) — A new va-
MSpaFagUd riety with the finest ornamental qualities. For hanging pots or bracket pots; when the masses of rich foliage can droop in its natural grace, it is • one of the loveliest objects it is possible to find for window decorations. For cutting it lasts weeks in water. Plants also blossom freely and bear large red berries which add greatly to the beauty of the wavy foliage. Nothing finer for decorating or for bouquet making. Large packet 15c.
— Plumosus Nanus — Fine lace-like foliage, compact and most ex- quisite. A grand foliage plant. Large packet 25c.
Plant from February to May — or from August to November.
Ralcartn (Lady’s Slipper) — A tender annual, with brittle stems
DalSam and foliage. Grows about 12 inches high. Flowers both single and double, in bright colors and variations, are wax- like and very attractive. The individual blossoms floating in a dish of water exhibit their beauty to the best advantage.
Salmon pink, large packet 10c. Scarlet, large packet 5c. Light yellow, large packet 5c. Violet, large packet 5c. White (Alba) large packet 5c. Perfection, large packet 10c. Dwarf, mixed colors, large packet 5c. Tall mixed, large packet 5c. Plant from February to May or September and October.
RaLvL (Gypsophila) — Every one who is fond of
a .flJPil bouquets ought to grow this hardy an-
nual. It produces long, mist-like sprays of tiny white flowers that are one of the finest things in the world for cut flower work. They soften all hard lines, tone down all glaring colors, and give the finish to a bouquet that filmy lace does to a rich dress: It is easily grown, blooms early and succeeds in any garden soil. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or from August to No- vember.
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Calendula-
A Klltilnn - (Flowering Maple)— As indispensable for the win-
.raH-VUlllt-Hl dow or greenhouse as the Petunia is for the flower garden. Will stand more abuse and neglect than almost any other house plant. Grows rapidly from seed and is soon in bloom. Leaves are very ornamental and are often beautifully variegated. The lovely bell-shaped flowers are borne the year round. Tender perennial. Fine Mixed — All Colors — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or in September and October.
Rarkplnr’c Rut-fnn (Cornflower)— Flowers from our seed
oacneior s Duuon are extra {ine and very bright in
color. Blue, Rose, White or Mixed— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or in September and October.
R a llnnn Vino ( Love-in-a-Puff ) — Climbing annual, with
uea.liuuu V me small, inferior flowers. The seed pods are
curiously swelled or puffed, and are quite attractive. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to June.
Rnrtrknia Anrea (Golden Bartonia) — A hardy annual,
JL*cll lUHla rusrca growing two feet high and bearing gold- en-yellow flowers, which have a metallic luster when the sun shines on them. Is a native of California. Sow the seeds where the plants are to remain, since it does not transplant easily. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
PartllC The d°wers — very showy and very handsome— are pro-
vtu'lus duced in wonderful variety. Finest Mixed— from a
large collection— Large packet 15c. Plant from August to October.
r',alrf>nlaria Especially fine for greenhouse and window dec-
vau.cuiaiia oration. The immense pocket-shaped flowers are uniquely spotted and blotched, and borne in the greatest pro- fusion through spring and summer. Mixed— Choicest colors — Large packet 25c. Plant from February to May— or from August to Oc- tober
(Pot Marigold)— A fine, showy, free flowering, hardy annual. It grows in any good garden soil, and produces a charming effect in beds or mixed borders. It is also valuable for pot culture, as it blooms freely in winter and early spring.
— Cape Marigold — Easily grown and in continuous bloom until very late in autumn. Flowers are large, double and very showy. Large packet 5c.
— Oriole — A large flowering variety. Produces very double flowers of an intense bright golden-yellow color. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or from August to October.
A great favorite in England and Europe, not only as an ornamental climber, but for the delicious edible beans which suc- ceed the bright scarlet sprays of pea-shaped blossoms. Large packet 5c. Plant from March to August.
Rn«frr»n (Ampelopsis Veitchii) — The finest hardy climber
UU31UII 1 The young growth is a dark, purplish-green,
changing in the fall to the brightest tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or in September and October.
Rrrkwallia A half hardy annual, making a fine bedding plant.
lUWdlllit Blooms profusely. The flowers are bright ultra-
marine blue, and also sky blue with white center. Will bloom freely all winter if seed is sown in August. Large packet 5c.
Rpcronia- -^ne of the most beautiful of all window plants,
UCgunia handsome in foliage and bearing great quantities of lovely _ flowers of wax-like texture and exquisitely _ soft, delicate shades. Seeds are very fine and need care in sowing, but the flowers repay all care given.
Seedlings bloom in from five to eight months’ time.
— Tuberous-Rooted Begonias — Fine sin- gle Mixed — Large packet 25c.
— Choice Double Varieties — Large packet Mixed 25c.
— New Vulcan Begonia— Best bedding variety. Produces beautiful violet-
scarlet flowers and highly ornamental foliage. Large packet 25c. Plant
Begonias from February to May.
D— I Annual Climber —
oyrosiopsis] Grows to 10 feet in height, producing yellow flowers that are followed by green, cherry-like fruits, which change to red marbled with white.
Large packet 5c. Plant from March to June. Abutilon
Scarlet Runner Beans-
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Gorgeous Flowering Asters
PLANT FROM FEBRUARY TO MAY
This grand favorite never loses its popularity. Flowers come and flowers go — but the asters of our grandmother's garden almost always find a place in our own garden of today. May be successfully grown in pots, as well as in the open. No flowers make a grander showing for the small attention required. By careful selection and re-selection, we have developed strains that bloom from early summer until the frosts.
FREE SEEDS — Do not forget that we give 25c worth extra for every $1.00 worth of seeds you buy by the packet.
FREE DELIVERY — We pay postage on all seed orders up to half-pound quantities . On larger orders purchaser pays transportation.
Queen of the Market Aster
A new early Aster, of graceful spreading habit. Usually in full bloom three weeks before other sorts begin to flower. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
petals, gracefully formed into loose, yet densely double half globes. The plants are of luxuriant growth, attaining a height of fifteen inches, and each plant bears from twenty to thirty magnificent flowers on long stems, which gives them an added value for cut ting for vases. Carmine — Large packet 10c. White — Large packet 10c. Rose Pink — Large packet 10c. Lavender — Large packet 10c.
Dwarf Comet Aster
Of low, compact growth. Rich, heavy flowers with a wonderful depth and brilliancy of color. Especially valuable for garden beds and borders, but very desirable for pot culture. Mixed — Large
packet 10c.
Boltzes’ Dwarf Bouquet Aster
An exceedingly dwarf variety growing but three or four inches high, and containing a great variety of colors. Mixed — Large
packet 10c.
Ostrich Plume Aster
A medium tall variety of the comet type. Petals long, narrow and curly, and the effect of individual blossoms and branches is
beautiful. Mixed — Per packet 10c.
Hohenzollern Aster
A new variety of the Comet kind, with blossoms much larger than the old variety. The petals are very long, somewhat like some varieties of Chrysanthemums. Plants about 16 inches high.
Mixed — Large packet 10c.
Giant Branching Comet Asters
It would seem as if the highest possible perfection has been attained in these truly grand Asters. They win enthusiastic admiration from all who see them. The flowers are of immense size — often six inches across — and composed of long, wavy, twisted
Semple’s Branching Asters
A magnificent, strong-growing American strain. It forms broad, handsome bushes which are covered with large, long- stemmed and long-petaled flowers that are extremely graceful and feathery in effect.
White — Large packet 10c. Pink — Large packet 10c. Cardinal — Large packet 10c. Rose — Large packet 10c.
Crimson — Large packet 10c„ Purple — Large packet 10c. Lavender — Large packet 10c. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
Truff ant’s Paeony -flowered Perfection Asters
A giant-flowering type. Grows stiffly erect and about two feet tall. Remarkable for its immense, richly colored and very double Paeony-shaped flowers. Colors — White, Lilac, Crimson, Rose and
Scarlet. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
Cocardeau or Crown Aster
A tall variety, grows from 14 to 16 inches high. Upright habit, with medium-sized blossoms. The center of the flower is usually white, with a bright-colored outer edge. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
Improved Victoria Aster
Magnificent flowers, massive and showy, with regular overlap- ping petals double clear to the center. The flowers measure four to five inches across, and the colors include many, extremely delicate and some gorgeous shades. The plants’ grow very evenly, about eighteen inches high, and carry from twenty-five to forty flowers on a plant. Mixed colors — Large packet 10c.
FOR ASTER PLANTS See Page 41
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PnlpiK A. Beautiful Foliage Plant. The leaves — which often measure
ten inches in length and eight inches in width — are heart-shaped and handsomely crimped, toothed and frilled. The color com- binations are remarkably rich and include all the reds, metallic greens and yellows. One of the easiest plants to grow from seed. Large packet — assorted — 25c. Plant from
February to May — or from July to Nov- ember.
Cosmos
Canna
The Glory of Autumn. A grand fall flower, the only rival of the Dahlia and Chrysanthemum.
Sow seed early in the spring and plants will bloom from July to November. The feathered dark green foliage forms a charm- ing setting for the hundreds of graceful, daisy-like flowers that make each plant like a huge bouquet. The pure white, soft pink and deep crimson shades are exquisite, and for cutting or wearing they have no superior. Plant from February to May.
EARLY DAWN— (dwarf)— More bushy than than other varieties and grows only about Coleus
three feet. The flowers are large, pure
white with a tinge of rose. The petals are broad, which causes the flowers to appear round. Commences to bloom in July.
Large packet 10c.
NEW EARLY BLOOMING — This early flowering strain will produce blooms from July to November. Flowers are white, pink, crimson or rose-purple. Finest Mixed — Large packet 10c.
MAMMOTH PERFECTION — Very large and perfectly round flowers.
The foliage is one mass of feathery emerald green. Pure white — Large packet 10c. Pink — Large packet 10c. Red — Large packet 10c. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
One t^ie P°Pular Annuals and has been a garden ^anayiuil favorite for more than three hundred years. It is of the easiest culture and flowers profusely throughout the entire season. It is a fine edging plant and good for cutting. Pure White — Large packet 5c. Crimson — Large packet 10c. Royal Purple — Large packet 5c. Giant Mixed — Large packet 10c. Dwarf Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from August to November or February to June.
An Annual Climber. A dainty vine with beautiful cut leaves and pretty, delicate flowers of a clear canary yellow. From the color of its blossoms and also from a fancied resemblance of their shape to a bird with wings expanded, the plant obtains its common name.
A pretty vine for the window. Large packet 10c. Plant from Feb- ruary to May.
A beautiful bedder. The Canna is known as the King of Bed- ding Plants and it richly deserves the title. It also makes a very ornamental screen or hedge and is very valuable for placing along fences, walls, driveways and porches. The dazzlingly brilliant flowers — produced in every imaginable color except blue — are either plain, dappled, edged, striped or variegated, and the green or bronze foliage is often striped like that of some rare trop- ical plant. Begins to bloom by the end of June and never stops till frost. Choicest varieties — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to June.
^allinncic An attractive grower. One VaillU|idId 0f the showiest and most easily grown of garden annuals. The plants forir* perfect little bushes about 10 inches high by 1 foot across, and are a perfect mass of bloom from early summer until cut down by frost. The flowers average nearly 2 inches across, and range through yellow, golden and crimson colors, usually with a garnet eye. Choice Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May or from August to October. Seeds should be soaked in water several hours before planting.
A Hardy Annual. Yields for a long time a profus- ion of umbels of bright hued flowers. Plant is l glutinous moisture, to which flies adhere. Hence its name. Choice colors — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to March — or from August to October.
A Stately Plant. Produces beautiful bronze or glossy green foliage. By planting either singly or in groups a striking effect is produced on lawns and pleasure grounds. Assorted colors — Large packet 10c. Plant from March to June.
Catchfly
covered with
Castor Bean
Canary Bird Vine
Canterbury Bells
(Campanula) — An Old-time Favorite. This is unquestionably the finest type of this old-fashioned and much prized garden plant. It differs from the ordinary type in having an extra large calyx, which is of the same color as the flower giving the appearance of a cup and sau- cer. Effective either in the garden or grown in pots for conservatory or table decoration. Perennial. The increased demand has induced us to offer the strain in separate colors as well as in mixture. White, Blue, Purple or Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or from* August to November.
A Feature of Every Garden. Extra Choice Double Flowering — Mixed — Large packet 25c. Plant from February to May — or from August to November.
Carnation
c A
wvivoici grandmother’s garden,
Picturesque Annual. The old Cockscomb of our
_ but vastly improved of late
years. Its huge combs — from six inches to more than a foot
across — are of the most fiery, gorgeous hues, “"ine for late sum- mer, and largely used by the best parks for autumn bedding. Also splendid for pot culture. Plant from March to June. OSTRICH PLUME— A new Celosia which bears feathery plumes of bloom, m*ore like ostrich feathers or Pampas Grass than anything else. These magnificent plumes are from one to two feet in
length and of all colors from sulphur-yellow to deep rich crim- son, rose-pink, scarlet, yellow and orange. A plant in bloom is one of the very brightest and showiest of garden ornaments. Large packet 10c.
FIRE-FEATHER — Plant grows three feet high and the main stem puts forth thirty to thirty-five branches, crowned with feathery flower heads of intense scarlet color. Large packet 10c. GLASGOW PRIZE — Immense, showy, dark crimson combs. Large packet 10c.
VARIEGATA — Variegated and striped with crimson, orange and green in the most brilliant hues. Large packet 10c.
Centaureas — Or Sweet Sultans
A Superb Garden Favorite
IMPERIALIS — Hardy annual. For an early garden flower nothing surpasses this superb new Centaurea. Each plant produces
scores of exceedingly graceful flowers, which are borne on long, wiry stems. The flowers — 2 to 3 inches in diameter — are of the rr,ost exquisite texture and delightful fragrance, and will keep in good condition for several days. For cutting — for vases — and for corsage wear there is no finer flower. The plant
grows as luxuriously as a weed, and in any situation. Pure
White — Large packet 10c. Deep Lavender — Large packet 10c. Brilliant Rose — Large packet 10c. Mixed Colors — Large packet 10c. Yellow — A novelty. Large packet 15c. Plant from February to May.
CANDIDISS1MA— (Dusty Miller) — Silver leaved. Entire plant sil- very-white. Leaves much divided. Purple flowers. Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots. Hardy annual. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Tender Perennial. Fine for the conservatory and summer garden. The rich and vivid colors of
the blossoms range through all the shades of blue, purple, crimson
and pink. Most of the varieties have a well-defined white eye. Mixed— Large packet 25c. Plant from February to May.
Hardy Climber. A clean, thrifty, robust growing vine of graceful habit. It produces attractive glossy green foliage, and is covered in August and September — when nearly all other vines have ceased blooming — with a sheet of clustered snow-white flowers of the most delicious fragrance. No other vine so completely covers it- self with blossoms. An arbor or portico over which one of these vines is trained is literally a wall of white during the flowering sea- son. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May— or from,
August to November.
1 J„„0 Elegant Rapid-Growing Climber. At-
LODca ■jCanucnS tains a height of 20 to 30 feet in a single
season. A prolific bloomer — the flowers being large and bell-shaped.
Blue — Large packet 10c. White— Large packet 10c. Mixed — Large
packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
ip • “California Sunbeams” Hardy perennial. A very
'Uoreopsis attractive plant. Flowers are about three inches in diameter and in some of them the petals are broad with plain, round edges — in others they are toothed and fringed. They vary in color from light pale yellow to orange yellow, some being darker around the eye. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May- or from August to October.
Cineraria
Clematis Panicuiata
Candytuft
Orillia AN ORNAMENTAL FAVORITE. Anyone who can raise a Zinnia or a Morning Glory can grow Dahlias from seed. They are re- markably easy to germinate and from the very seed-leaf the plants are stocky and sturdy. Seed sown in the house in February or March will produce flower- ing plants the following summer. Some of the finest, largest Dahlias, and the richest colors we have ever seen were among seedlings. Give good soil and never let the plants suffer for water. Out of a large paper of seed no two plants will be alike in flower, while there will be every color represented, from snow-white to blackish-maroon. Don’t transplant until all danger from frost is over. 31 ^
SINGLE VARIETIES MIXED— Very large flowers in a rainbow variety of colors Large packet 10c.
DOUBLE VARIETIES MIXED — Will produce large flowered varieties of great
beauty. Large packet 10c.
IMPERIAL CACTUS — Will produce large, double fantastic flowers in very bril- liant colors. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
If you buy $1.00 worth of seed by the packet we will allow you 25c worth extra, free, or $1.25 worth for $1.00.
(PvTnriPQQ Vin#* Annual Climber. One of the prettiest vines irr«aginable.
V/yprcoS V Inc Fine for training to small trellises or to run up poles
or strings. Mixed Colors — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
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Cinerarias
SAN JO SB. CALIF.
u Splendid Climber.
Hop Vine JAPANESE— This hardy vine is not a new plant, but it is not as largely planted as its merit deserves, It is one of the most rapid grow- ing vines known. It is also very ornamental — the foliage being very dense and a beautiful bright lively green in color. Large packet 10c. Plant frotr, February to May.
VARIEGATED HOP— An annual Japanese Hop that grows with wonderful quickness and vigor. Very ornamental. The leaves are beautifully marbled and splashed with silvery white, light and dark green. As with the green-leaved variety, it is never injured by insects or affected by heat.
Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
UsUlxrl-tswlr Superb Perennial. Hollyhocks are
nOliynOCK like good friends — the longer you
know them the better you like them. The stately, imposing plants are unsurpassed for backgrounds, screens, center of wide borders, etc. The yellow, ma- genta, rose and black are intensely pure and deep, while the white, pale lemon, soft pink and lavender
shades are exquisitely soft and delicate. The pearly
blooms of the white Hollyhock are as fine for all floral work as the best double Rose or Camelia.
Choicest Mixed — Large packet 10c Plant from Feb- ruary to May — or from August to October.
Honeysuckle, or Woodbine— «haerdybe^mbeprian°nefo0‘
rockwork, or growing under trees. Choicest Mixed — Large packet
10c. Plant from February to May — or in September and October.
Godetia— Satin Flower dcu^ySOu™eefuiPbeckusaendit wTii
grow in shady places where so few really fine flowers can be grown. It blooms for a long time and so profusely that the foliage is
almost hidden by the large, open-wide flowers of shiny, satiny texture and most delicate and lovely colors. Finest Colors Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or from August to October.
(Solidago Canadensis) — Our national flower. The well known yellow favorite. Plant from February to May. Large packet 5c.
ntmomAnUl P/miv/]c These well-known climbers pro- vJrriclITICnt&l LuOHirdS duce the most fantastic and gro- tesque fruit imaginable. Fine for covering sheds, training over fences and brush piles, and always sure to attract attention of the children, who love to play with the pretty striped and oddly crooked fruits. Keep perfect for years. Mixed Sorts — All sizes, shapes and colors — Large packet 10c. Plant from April to June.
r\_* v Plants will bloom first summer and will JL^aiSy —continue to flower for years if given slight protection during the winter. They corpulence bloom- ing in April and continue to bloom until summer. They are not very particular as to soil, but should be grown where they have partial shade. Plant from February to May.
SNOWBALL— A very large and double pure white Daisy. The flowers — borne on long, stiff stems — are excellent for cutting. The best double white Daisy. Perennial Large packet 10c. LONGFELLOW — Very large double dark rose flowers.
Long and stiff stems. Perennial. Large packet 10c. DOUBLE DAISIES IN BEST MIXTURE— Including Snowball and Longfellow, Large packet 10c.
D^lnhinium (Hardy Larkspur). One of the
choicest perennials known — a plant that increases in beauty each year. Tall, stately growing, with immense spikes of brilliant flowers that can be seen from a long distance. Sow seed in autumn or very early in spring, and plants will very often bloom the first summer. Very hardy. Plant from February to May — or from August to October.
Golden Rod
HAlirlirVQlim (Everlasting Flower). A free flowering, hardy
1 j oUill annual, growing four to five feet high and
bearing beautiful straw dike flowers in a great variety of shades and colors. The stems are long and the blossoms large. It is the best and most satisfactory of the everlasting flowers and makes a very handsome dried bouquet. Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
HpllfltmnP - lalf-hardy Perennial. The small flowers — borne
1 ACUUII in graceful clusters — are very fragrant. Forms
a large plant, and requires a roomy situation. King of the Blacks — Dwarf purple, almost black. Large packet 10c. Queen Marguerite — Purple blue — Large packet 10c. White Lady — Pure white — Large packet 10c. Finest Mixed— Large packet 10c Plant from February to May.
Four fVClnrlc-^ (Marvel of Peru). The funnel-shaped flow -
1 UUI KJ viutft, ers are white, red, yellow or striped with these colors. They open about 4 o’clock in the afternoon, remain open all night, and generally perish before noon the next day. The abundance of new flowers produced daily affords a constant succession of fine bloom. The French call it Belle de Nuit. “Beauty of Night”. Hardy annual. Choicest Mixed— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May .
Fri'XO’loVP (Digitalis)— Hardy perennial. One of our special
* favorites. If plants are not allowed to seed they
are crowned for months by long pyramidal spikes of lovely pendant thimble-shaped bells in snow white, rosy blush or exquisitely shaded or spotted. The bloorr4s are nearly or quite two inches in length, and lap each other with utmost regularity. Choicest Colors Mixed — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May or August to October.
FffePO’Pt-MiP-Nnf’ (Myosotis). This pretty plant will bloom
a vj'i in eight weeks after sowing, and will bring
forth its lovely blossoms throughout the whole summer and fall and continue through the winter if taken up and potted.
The small, star-like flowers are borne in clusters on long, stout stems. Light blue or white — Large packet 10c. Assorted colors — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May — or from August to September.
Hop Vine TALL ROCKET— Mixed Colors. Large packet Sc.
EMPEROR LARKSPUR — Brilliant rose and white flowers. Mixed — Large packet 10c.
CARDINAL — A true scarlet Larkspur. Produces its showy bright flowers in great abundance. Large packet 15c.
ZALIL — A lovely shade of sulphur-yellow. Large packet 10c. GRANDIFLORA — Finest double flowers — great variety of charming colors. Mixed — Large packet 15c.
DWARF ROCKET — Finest Mixed. Large packet 5c.
FORMOSUM — Beautiful spikes of large blue flowers with white cen- ters. Large packet 5c.
Datura (Horn of Plenty). A majestic and easily grown garden
plant, with a very tropical appearance. The flowers are trumpet shaped, very large, very showy, very sweetly perfumed, and produced in abundance. Tender annual. Choicest Colors Mixed, including white, golden-yellow and purple. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
F^VPrfew (Pyrethrum). Fine border plants, that are always
I CVCliCW jn flower. They bloom quickly from seed, and are extra good for cutting. They also make fine plants for winter blooming in pots. Flowers large and double like roses, and very profusely borne at all times of the year. Habit dwarf and compact. Hardy perennial. Plant from February to May and from August to September.
AUREUM — Golden Feather. A beautiful gold-leaved bedding variety.
Used largely for ribboning. Large packet 10c.
ROSEUM HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORUM— Very showy and orna- mental. Grows erect and strong. Foliage is fine and feathery and the flowers — four inches in diameter — are a rr^ost beautiful combination of pink and carmine. Large packet 25c. PYRETHRUM ATROSANGUINEUM— Elegant foliage. Rich deep red flowers. Large packet 10c.
its near relative, the Carnation, the Dianthus is superlatively beautiful, many varieties possessing a radiant-like fire that is impossible to describe. A grand flower for cutting or for flower work and succeeds well in pots for winter bloom if treated like Carnations. Plant from February to May — or from August to October.
CHINENSIS — Double Chinese Pink — The flowers are produced in clusters and in great variety of colors. Large packet 5c. LACINATUS — Single fringed and striped Japanese Pink. Finest Colors Mixed — Large packet 10c.
DWARF DIADEMATUS — or Diadem Pink — Flowers are double and magnificently colored. Mixed — Choicest Colors — Large packet 10c.
Garden Pink (Dianthus). Like_ its near relative,
/^ •]] J* (Blanket Flower). Splendid showy annuals. Re-
uamaraia markable for the profusion, size and brilliancy of
their flowers. In bloom from early summer until November. Ex- cellent for beds and borders or for cutting. Plant from February to May — or from August to November. Single Varieties— Packet 5c. Double Varieties — Large packet 10c.
GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA— Annual. This is aptly called the
Chrysanthemum Gaillardia. The flowers — enormous in size and perfectly double — are borne in great profusion all summer, a. id the colorings and variegations are the most brilliant and beauti- ful imaginable. As a pot plant it is also fine. Large packet 15c.
Marvelous Kudzu Vine—
hardy climbing plant. It will grow 8 to 10 feet the first year from
Gaillardia
seed, and after it becomes established there seems to be no limit to its growth, 50 feet in a single season being not unusual. Its foliage is large and covers well; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea shaped blossoms towards the
close of August. A splendid subject for covering permanently verandas, dead trees, etc. Packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
H'var'iTr&ftl-n Raan Tender annual. The handsome purple or white flowers
I iy<dL1010 DcaO —produced in clusters — are followed by ornamental seed
pods. Choice Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to June.
A vrkTnafi^ I o Seed will produce fine flowering plants in two or LalUdOa three months and the plants will continue to
flower most profusely all summer and fall in the garden and all the year round in pots. Habit, dwarf, compact, and bushy, loaded with bright blossoms all
the time. Colors white, crimson, orange, yellow, rose and pink. Very easily
grown in any soil, climate or situation. Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May, or frorr4 August to October.
I ai'U'QTmilf (Annual Delphinium). — Noted for its great beauty and rich colors
Slajjmr Qf its flowers. Grows from one and a half to two feet high.
Dwarf Rocket — Mixed colors — Large packet 5c. Emperor — Double flowers Mixed Colors — Large packet 5c. Single Varieties — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May or from August to October.
Lantana
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CHA3. C. NAVDBT COjnc
11 „ (Hibiscus Hybridus) — A fast growing perennial that
lVlallOWS ;n one season attains the height and dimensions of a shrub. Exceedingly fine for clumps or to produce an ornamental hedge or screen. The enormous flowers — as large as tea saucers — come in white, blush, pale and deep pink rose and other colors, and are borne for weeks. Most of the flowers have a deeper-hued eye. Spring-sown seed will bloom in September. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
| A charming half-hardy annual, with tube-
IVllISo LiODdla shaped flowers, produced in the greatest pro- fusion. In color they are particularly attractive, the buds being first of a bright red, but changing through orange-yellow to creamy- white when fully expanded. The foliage is very handsome, dense and luxuriant. Of vigorous growth. Attains a height of 12 feet. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
I rdiolia A Quick-growing Plant. Charming little plants that
LjODcllft bloom very quickly from seed and continue gay with
flowers all through the season. For beds, edgings, baskets and pots there is nothing prettier. Liquid manure given while they are in bloom greatly improves the flowers. Hardy perennials. Plant from, February to May.
PRIMA DONNA — Large, velvety crimson or maroon flowers. Large packet 10c.
WHITE GEM— Forms a perfect ball of snow white flowers. Large packet 10c.
GOLDEN QUEEN — Makes a striking contrast with its bright, gold- en-yellow leaves and brilliant red flowers. Large packet 15c. CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA — Very dwarf, blue flowers. Large packet 10c.
GRACILIS — Great spreader — grand for baskets. Blue flowers. Large packet 10c.
CHOICE MIXED COLORS — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
| • Conspicuously Ornamental.
LiUpill Hardy annual. Produces long and exceedingly beautiful spikes of variously colored pea-shaped flowers.
Very valuable for mixed flower borders and beds. Of the easiest culture. Mixed Colors— Large packet 5c. Plant from August to November— or from February to May.
it* • |1 Petted by our grand-
IVlilITgOlO mothers and neglected by our mothers, this hardy annual is now once more on the top crest of popularity. It needs only the slightest care to do well, and its showy flowers will light the garden with a bright glitter of yellow far into the frosts of autumn.
Plant from February to May or August to November.
EL DORADO — Flowers are very large and double. The colors run through all the shades of yellow. Large packet 10c.
LEGION OF HONOR— Or Little Brownie.
The handsomest of all dwarf Marigolds.
Flowers are golden yellow marked with large blotches of velvety brown.
PREDeT POFketTHE GARDEN— Immnese flowers — densely double. Color, golden yellow. Dwarf habit, forming dense bushes. Large packet 10c.
Monkey Flower—
A hardy, handsome perennial. Produces large, brilliantly hued flowers that are spotted or striped in many odd ways.
Thrives best in rather moist situations.
If sown early will bloom the first year.
Assorted Colors — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
This is the most quick-growing vine in cultivation. Its rapid, luxuriant growth — its thick, overlapping glossy foliage — and its nightly scores of immense silky blooms of rare fragrance, are merits that cannot be over estimated. By actual count a strong vine will bear from one to three thousand of its superb flowers in a season. Very fine for piazzas.
IPOMEA— GRANDIFLORA — Showy and very fragrant, waxy-white flowers — 6 inches in diameter. Large packet 10c.
IPOMEA — Heavenly Blue. Imiqense flowers — a beautiful sky blue in color. L?rge packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Hardy Annual. The Morning Glory is as
morning 'Lsiory lovely now as when it was the pet of our grandmothers. Give the dear old vine a place. It is well worth it. Plant from February to May.
GIANT IMPERIAL JAPANESE — The flowers — of exquisite beauty and enormous size — range in color from pure white to rose crim- son and carmine through blues and purples to almost black — some being mottled, striped, penciled and bordered in enchant- ing ways. The foliage is also often richly marbled and varie- gated. Large packet 10c.
TALL MORNING GLORY — Produces an abundance of foliage and gay blossoms Mixed — An almost endless variety of colors. —
Large packet 5c.
DWARF MORNING GLORY — Flowers are about two-thirds the size of other varieties and remain open all day, if pleasant. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
I AVPnrtar Aromatic Medicinal Herb. Bears pretty spikes of
uavcuuu pale blue flowers that yield, when dried, a delight- ful perfume. Lgirge packet 5c. Plant from February to May, or from August to October.
Mandeville Sauveolens— £"aet S™r 0 wwa^
star-shaped yellow blossoms,, exquisitely fragrant, reserrjbling the single tuberose in shape. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May. J
Mauranrlia Giant Flowering. Beautiful climber for either
garden or greenhouse decoration and for hanging baskets; gemmed with Gloxina shaped flowers of rich purple white and rose, fully double, the size of the older well-known sorts! Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
(Painted Daisy) — A fine perennial of great
SUCH me beauty and usefulness. Of easy culture.
It succeeds in almost any kind of soil, and is a great favorite wher- ever grown. The large double and semi-double flowers are star- shaped, and the foliage is beautifully cut. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
erite Carnations —
Marguerite Carnation
Moonflower — ^,earr> Annual Climber-
The Beautiful Marguerite. , „ ~ _ The most abundant bloomer
ot all Carnations. It is in blossom throughout the year, and the calyx never bursts. The plant is of dwarf, compact and pretty habit, branching closely above the ground and producing vigorous stalks that need not be supported by sticks. It grows easily everywhere both in sandy soil and heavy loam — and the blossoms begin to appear in from three to four months after sowing the seed. I he large and perfect flowers are of various colors — white, pink, scarlet, purple, red, striped, flaked and variegated. Thrives equally well in pots or gardens. Ours is the prize strain of Cali- fornia seeds Choice Mixed Colors— Large packet 10c. Plant from* August to November — or from February to May.
Miffnonettf* (Little Darling). A
Vllgliunelle Hardy Annual. Mig- nonette^ is the French word for “Little Darling”. No rr4ore expressive words could be well found for the sweet, homely flower that by its merits alone has won its way as the favorite of all. No garden is complete without its plot of Mignonette — no nosegay finished with- out its sprig of this sweet-smelling flower. We pride ourselves on our choice strains of this popular flower, and know that no finer seed can be procured any- where. Sow early in the ground for summer blooming, and in pots any time for the window.
ALLEN'S DEFIANCE — Spikes from 12 to 15 inches long. Spikes have been kept three weeks after cutting, retain- ing their fragrance and grace. Large packet 10c.
GOLDEN MACHET- Plants are of strong, compact habit, bearing long, massive spikes of golden-yellow blos- soms. Large packet 10c.
PURE MACHET — Well adapted for pot culture. Dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower stalks. High- ly colored and very fragrant. Large packet 10c.
GIANT PYRAMIDAL-A mammoth va- riety. Large, full spikes. Large pack- et 5c.
COMMON SWEET OR RESEDA— One
of the rr,ost popular varieties. Very attractive and exceedingly sweet. Large packet 5c. Plant from August to Nov- ember or February to May.
Mnnrninn Rnrlo ( Scabiosa ). One of the finest bouquet
mourning OOOC flowers in our entire list. Also fine for
masses and clumps in the garden. Each flower bears a pro- fusion of rich, velvety, glowing flowers of bewitching beauty. Hardy annual. Mixed— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or from August to November.
lMll«lr Plant (Moschatus). Fragrant plant, with small
ivJLiuatl. & mill yellow blossoms, spotted lightly with brown.
Large packet 5c Plant from February to May.
Mist). Lovely hardy annual. Showy in flowers and seed pods. The singular ap- pearing flowers are surrounded and partially hidden by a delicate wreath of needle-like fibers. Assorted Varieties — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
Ovall^ Small Free-flowering _ Plant. Brilliant— Half hardy
perennial. Produces brightly colored clover like leaves and is thickly starred with small flowers. Suitable for greenhouse, rockwork or outdoor culture. Alba— White flowers — Large packet 10c. Rosea — Rose-colored flowers — Large packet 10c. Tropaeoloides — Deep yellow flowers — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Pamnac fracc (Erianthus Ravenna) — The exquisite blooms
i aiiijjas oss resemble the Pampas. Flowers the first
season if sown early. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
NigeUa —
Our Flower Seeds are “Full of Life” and Sure to Grow
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Most Beautiful of the Pansies
The pansy is a universal favorite. Its modest and inmate sweetness endears it to the hearts of young and old alike. It blooms all through the summer, endures hard winters with safety and greets us with its myriad smiling faces early in the spring.
windy or dry summer weather, when other Pansy flowers flop or
Chas. C. NavletCo’s Giant Ruffled Pansy Seed
A remarkable strain of Giant Pansies, the flowers of which are so large and full that the broad petals seem to be “gathered” to the stem, causing them to be undulated and fluted from center to circumference, not unlike “frilled” velvet. The unusual sub- stance of the flowers, aided by these corrugations, thus enables them to present bold, open, and handsome faces, even during
wilt. The flowers are extraordinarily large, and are borne on strong stems, well above the foliage and contain rich combinations of coloring, including some new tints and blendings. Large Pkt. 50c.
Giant-flowering Mixed Pkt.
Bugnot Mixed, extra choice 25
Gassier Mixed, 3 and 5-blotched 25
Butterfly Mixed, a wonderful collection 25
Orchid-Flowering Mixed, beauties 25
Bedding Pansies — Separate Colors
Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz.
Quadricolor (Pheasant’s Eye)
sky blue edged violet 10 1.50
Snow Queen, pure white .10 2.00
Victoria, nearly scarlet 10 2.00
Wallflower, Colors 10 2.00
White, pure white with
black eye 10 2.00
Sweet Scented .10 2.75
Special Mixture of Bedding
Pansies 15 3.00
Azure Blue 10
Black, wth gold bronze 10
Dr. Faust, or King of the Blacks .10
Golden Gem, pure yellow 10
Fire King, red yellow margin... .10
Gold Margin 10 1.75
Lord Beaconsfield, a pure violet .10 1.75
Mahogany Colors 10 1.50
Peacock, peacock blue with
white edge 10 2.50
Oz.
$1.75
1.50
1.75
2.00
1.50
Giant-flowering — Separate Colors
pkt.
.20
Giant Ruffled Pansy
Pkt.
Fiery Faces (Fire King) red with.. ..
black blotches 20
Golden Queen, pure yellow 20
Mad. Perret, lovely shades of rose
and pink 20
Mauve Queen, delicate mauve,
blotched carmine 20
SPECIAL — A Collection of Five Packets of any of the Above for
Special Pansy Seed Mixtures
MASTERPIECE MIXTURE — New giant-curled Pansies. Large packet 25c. GIANT TRIMARDEAU MIXTURE A superior strain. Large packet 25c. CHAS. C. NAVLET CO.’S INCOMPARABLE MIXTURE— Giant-flowering.Pkt. 25c. PEERLESS MIXTURE — Contains many unique and beautiful sorts. Pkt. 10c. FINE MIXED — Best inexpensive mixture on the market. A large packet 5c. r • (37)
Parisian Striped, very striking. . Pretiosa, ground color, rosy crimson .20 Prince Bismark, light brown shades.. .20
Prince Henry, darkest blue 20
Purple King, a beautiful sort 20
Ruby-Red, richest deep shades 20
White, with large purple eye 20
Yellow, with large black eye 20
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Grandest Nasturtiums Grown
Giant Flowering Dwarf Varieties
These Grand Bedding Nasturtiums have been developed through years of careful hvbridization, culture and selection under conditions thoroughly congenial to the highest development of this popular garden annual. Not only have the flowers in- creased wonderfully in size, often measuring 3 inches across, but a great variety of new and charming combinations of colors have been produced, while the brilliancy and velvety richness of the self-colored sorts have been greatly enhanced. For sum- mer flower beds nothing can surpass them. _ , c ,,
KING THEODORE— Rich, red flowers— dark bluish foliage. Packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c.
KING OF TOM THUMBS— Glowing scarlet flowers— dark green foliage. Packet 5c; ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c.
AURORA— Rich deep yellow flowers, veined with purplish-carmine. Packet 5c— ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c. , _
CLOTH OF GOLD— Brilliant scarlet flowers— bright golden-yellow foliage. Packet 5c; ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c.
CRYSTAL PALACE GEM— Rich sulphur-yellow flowers, spotted with carmine. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c.
SCARLET— Beautiful bright red flowers— attractive foliage. Packet 5c— ounce 10c, quar- ter pound 30c.
GOLDEN KING— Golden-yellow flowers— rich dark foliage. Packet 5c— ounce 15c, quar- ter pound 45c.
VESUVIUS— Salirpn-rose flowers— rich dark leaves. Packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c. _ ,
PEARL— Light lemon-yellow flowers, fading to a faint primrose. Packet 5c— ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c.
EMPRESS OF INDIA— Deep Crimson flowers— purplish-green foliage. Packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c.
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Assorted Nasturtiums
Hybrids of Madame Gunther
For richness and variety of colors these Hybrids have no equal among Nasturtiums. They grow from five to six feet, and are covered with large and brilliant sweet-scented flowers all sum- mer and autumn. The colors are very beautiful and include many different shades of white, rose, pink, salmon, purple, maroon, golden-yellow and deep orange, as well as the most fanciful striped, mottled and variegated combinations. Large packet 5c each — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c — postpaid.
Variegated Nasturtiums
A tall or climbing variety. The leaves of this new Nasturtium are beautifully variegated with yellow, white and green, rendering it very ornamental even when not in flower. When in bloom the effect is doubly enhanced. It is a superb plant for garden culture. The flowers are a rich scarlet-maroon in color, being deepest in color at base of petals. Comes entirely true frorr, seed. Large packet 10c — ounce 35c.
Giant Flowering Tall Nasturtiums — Gorgeously Colored
The climbing Nasturtiums are ideal ramblers, and when pegged down to the ground make a very gorgeous bed. They grow to a considerable height, but will need some attention in the way of tying, as they do not readily adhere to support, being natural ramblers.
Suitable for stumps, rockeries, low fences or shrubbery. In flower they are showy and profuse and their foliage is always clean and refreshing.
EDWARD OTTO — Brownish-lilac flowers. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c.
DUNNETT’S ORANGE — Bright orange flowers. Packet 5c— ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c.
JUPITER — New California strain. One of the most beautiful Nas- turtiums ever originated. The rich golden-yellow flowers meas- ure from 3% to 3J4 inches. The petals are large, overlapping and exquisitely crinkled like crepe. A fine climber and a great bloomer. Packet 5c — ounce 20c, quarter pound 60c.
KING THEODORE — Deep red flower. Packet 5c — ounce 15c, quarter pound 45c.
PEARL — Light lemon — nearly white. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c.
REGELIANUM — Violet-crimson flowers. Packet 5c — ounce 20c, quar- ter pound 60c.
MIXED — From above varieties. Packet 5c — ounce 10c, quarter pound 30c, pound $1.00.
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Single Petunia
Beautiful Bright-hued Petunias
Few plants can compare with the Petunia for beauty, and not half a dozen other flowers on our list are as showy in beds or masses. The smallest yard or the finest park is not complete without these butterflies among flowers, that mind neither heat, drought nor rain, but bloom in profusion until the winter is almost upon us. The seed is best started in the house, and the young plants transplanted to open ground one foot apart. But if the soil is made very fine seed can be sown in open ground and covered lightly. DOUBLE-FLOWERING PETUNIAS — Our new fancy flowering strain. This is unquestionably the finest and most valuable strain of Petunias in existance. Every year the crop is graded to a certain high type, and the minute seeds are carefully gathered by hand. The cost of production is so great that the crop is actually worth more than the same weight of gold. The colors range from pure white through the delicate shades of rose to deep pink. Our mixture is made with care, so that a fine collection of distinct varieties, double and fringed, can be raised from a single packet. Sure to satisfy. Mixed packet 25c.
RUFFLED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — This stain is of incomparable size, luxuri- ance and beauty. Nearly all the flowers are ruffled or fringed, and measure from four to five inches across. The great variety of colors, blotchings, stripings and veinings make fantastic and beautiful combinations — some with deep throats of yellow, white, black, green or maroon, running off into intricate veins. Some of the colors run to delicate shades, while others are deep, rich and gorgeous. Mixed — Large packet 15c.
SUPERFINE MIXED PETUNIAS— Magnificent varieties for bedding. Flowers are of a large size and come in all the colors known to Petunias. Large packet 5c.
Plant Petunias in the open ground from February to May.
Garden Primrose (Polyanthus)
Showy, early spring free-flowering plants. Exceptionally fine for borders. Single Flowering— Assorted Colors— Large packet 10c. Plant from August to Nov- ember—or from February to April.
FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE — (Primula Sinensis) — One of the
finest spring blooming pot plants. Easy to grow, pretty in leaf, handsome in flower, and continuously in bloom for months at a time. These merits alone would earn a place in every window; but when we add that it is one of the plants never attacked by insects and that it will bloom in a sunless window • — where a Geranium or Helitrope would never show a bud — it is clear that the smallest collection would never be complete with- out it. Our seed is saved from the choicest strains and can be relied upon to produce the largest flowers and finest colors. Mixed — Large packet 25c. Plant from February to May.
PERENNIAL PHLOX — (The Dazzling Flame Flower) — Our friends who remember the old-fashioned Perennial Phlox of our grand- mothers’ garden would hardly recognize the beautiful varieties
grown today as bearing any resemblance to them. The im-
provement has been truly wonderful. Instead of the small, dull- hued flowers of olden times, we now have immense trusses,
all bright and showy, the individual flowers three times the size of the old varieties, and the colors ranging from purest white to violet. With Phlox a show of brilliant flowers can be had from June until November, as they are perpetual bloomers. Perfectly hardy. Plant from February to May — or from August to November.
— Fire Ball — Flaming scarlet flowers. Very, very handsome. Flow- ers are large and heads massive. Large packet 10c. established will bloom year after year with little or no attention.
-Snowball — Pure white flowers.
Large packet 10c.
Perfectly hardy, and when once
— Drummondi — (Cuspidata) — Of dwarf habit. The flowers have a regular star-like form, with broad, white margins. Large packet 10c.
— Perrennial — Fine for a permanent flower bed. Some of the flow- ers range from pure white to crimson or rose, while others are striped, mottled or blotched. Large packet 10c.
PASSION FLOWER (Passiflora) — A hardy perennial climber, shed- ding its leaves in winter. Grows luxuriantly either from cuttings or seed. A very satisfactory climber for immense growth, as it will cover a porch or small cottage in one summer.
Pink — Large packet 10c. Blue — Large packet 10c. White — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
PRICKLY POPPY (Argemone) — Showy, free flowering plants, with prickly leaves and large, Poppy-like flowers of satiny texture.
Choice Mixed Colors — Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or in September and October.
Clhas. C. Navlet Co’s Prize Winning Poppies
Glorious Hardy Annual — There is nothing more graceful than the silky blooms of single Poppies, nodding at the apex of their long, wiry stalks, like so many tropical butterflies that a passing zephyr might waft from their airy perch. There is nothing more gorgeous than the double Pop- pies, bursting with fullness, glowing with color, and like great Paeonies or Snowballs in size. There are few flowers easier to grow — and none more useful to light up dark masses of shrubbery, mixed borders or dull bits of landscape.
CALIFORNIA POPPY (Eschscholtzia) — The State Flower of Califor- nia. It is one of the hardiest and most easily grown of our annuals. It is also a very showy one, growing rapidly and com- ing into bloom soon after the plants are above ground. The silver foliage is finely cut and handsome, and the flowers ex- ceedingly showy, large and freely produced. Mixed— Various tints of yellow and orange— Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May — or from August to October.
PORTULACA (Tender Annual) — The Portulaca will stand more abuse than almost any other flower. The dryer the weather and the hotter the sun, the more they flourish, carpeting the ground with their mat of succulent foliage that during the fore part of the day is almost hidden by clouds of gay blossoms in every color of the rainbow. Fine for bordering walks, rockwork and bedding. Can be transplanted even in full bloom. Single Flow- ering— Mixed — Large packet 10c. Double flowering — Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to June.
SALVIA — Tender perennial, blooming the first season from seed. The Salvia is now a standard bedding plant, and well does it deserve the honor. It stands heat and drought remarkably well, and its colors are very showy and intense. Seed is best started under glass, though self-sown seed frequently comes up in great numbers where a bed of these plants has been the year previous. Cuttings are easily rooted and make fine winter- blooming plants.
SPLENDENS — Large flowering scarlet. This “flame-colored beauty” is one of the most gorgeous of all plants. Produces great spikes of bloom, which completely conceal the foliage. Large packet 10c.
BONFIRE — One of the finest Salvias ever introduced. Its erect spikes of brilliant scarlet stand clear above the bright ' green foliage and completely cover the plant. Large packet 10c.
SCARLET FLAX (Linum) — A hardy annual of slender and graceful appearance. The bright red flowers — borne on smooth stems — are produced with great liberality. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
RED HOT POKER PLANT (Tritoma Hybrida) — Equals the finest Canna in attractiveness and brilliancy. Blooms incessantly from August until November, and the plant shows from 6 to 10 flower stalks all the time — each holding at a height of 3 feet a great cluster of flowers — the two finest varieties. Color deep orange. Plant from February to May. Large packet 10c.
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MAID OF THE MIST — A new and exquisitely beau- tiful Poppy. The immense and elegantly fringed flowers are borne on slender, nodding stems.
Large packet 5c.
ORIENTAL — Enormous flowers of flashing scarlet with a black blotch on each petal. Very showy. Hardy perennial. Large packet 5c.
DOUBLE CARNATION — One of the most brilliant Poppies. Beautifully fringed flowers. Sure to grow and make a gorgeous blaze of color. Large packet 5c.
DOUBLE POPPIES MIXED— Poppies grow so rapidly and flower so quickly that they may be planted anywhere for a showy mass or for cut- ting. For this purpose we supply a Large packet of Poppies, Mixed at 5c.
DWARF SHIRLEY — Bushy little plants, with bright green foliage that becomes all ablaze with beau- tiful flowers as the season advances. Large packet 5c.
ICELAND — A graceful delicate variety with flowers that range from sulphur-yellow through differ- ent shades of yellow to chamois and salmony- rose. These Poppies bloom the first season from spring-sown seed. The fragrant, elegant, crushed satin-like flowers are produced in never ceasing succession from the beginning of June to October. Mixed colors — Large packet 5c.
TALL SHIRLEY — Silk or Ghost Poppies. Large flowers, exceedingly graceful and elegant. Colors range from blush, white rose, delicate pink and carmine to bright sparkling crimson. Large packet 5c.
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Wavy-Petaled Orchid-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas
These magnificent Sweet Peas are remarkable for their huge size — perfect form — exquisite coloring — wonderful beauty — delightful fragrance— and abundance of bloom. The flowers often reach a size of from 1J4 to 2 inches in diameter — and are charmingly waved and fluted.
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bpecial Utter Spencers for $2.25.
Cupid or Dwarf Sweet Peas
10c Packet; Ounce 25c, Postpaid.
Grow only 6 to 9 inches high — very fragrant — bear full sized flowers of fine substance, two to three on a stem. Excellent for beds and pot culture. Dark green foliage. You will be delighted if you order a packet or two of these.
COUNTESS OF RADNOR— Delicate lavender.
PURE WHITE— A delicate beauty.
PRIMA DONNA — A pretty pink.
AURORA— Bright orange shade striped, mottled and flaked on white. Mixture of these and many other varieties.
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PRINCESS CATHERINE SPENCER — Very large, beautiful and fragrant, pure white flowers. Packet 10c, ounce 25c.
AFTERGLOW — A new break in Sweet Peas and very hard to describe. The flower has a lovely pastel effect. Base of standard bright violet blue, shading to rose ame- thyst. Wings electric blue. Requires shad- ing. Per packet 15c.
AMERICA SPENCER — White ground, heavily striped and flaked with bright crimson scarlet. Per packet 10c, l/2 oz. 15c.
APPLE BLOSSOM SPENCER — Very large; standard bright rose; wings primrose. Per
packet 10c, ]/2 oz. 15c.
ASTA OHN — Soft pinkish lavender. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c; oz. 30c.
AURORA SPENCER — White flowers, flaked with bright orange-pink. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
Giant-Flowering Sweet Pea.
Giant Flowering
5c PER PKT.— 15c PER OZ.— %LB. 50c 1 packet of each of 12 of these varieties 55c.
1 packet of each of these 25 varieties $1.00 Postpaid
APPLE BLOSSOM — Bright rose and pink.
An exquisite Sweet Pea.
BLANCH BURPEE — The finest pure white in existence. Perfect forms.
BLANCH FERRY— Pink and white. Extra early. A steady bloomer.
CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES— Large, broad, bright purple standard; expanded wings, lighter and brighter blue than standards. DOROTHY ECKFORD-A grand pure white. Beautifully shell-shaped. Extra large size. Borne three on a stem.
DORA BRADMORE — Standard buff and prim- rose— wings light primrose. Hooded form. EMILY HENDERSON — White, very early, long stems. Broad petals. A favorite with the florists.
BLANCHE FERRY SPENCER — Rose standard and wings white.
Per packet 10c; l/2 oz. 15c.
CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES SFENCER — Pure purple. Per packet 10c; l/2 oz. 15c.
CLARA CURTIS — A superior strain of Primrose Spencer. Per
packet 15c, y2 oz. 35c.
CONSTANCE OLIVER — Cream ground, beautifully suffused with pale orange pink. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 35c.
COUNTESS SPENCER — The original giant-flowered Spencer. Has finest waved standards and clear pink wings. Per packet 5c; y2 oz. 15c; oz. 25c.
FLORA NOR1 ON # SPENCER — The color is bright blue with tint of purple. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
FLORENCE MORSE SPENCER-A distinct shade of light pink, wings deeper margins. One of the prettiest of Sweet Peas. Per
packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
GEO. HERBERT — Rose crimson, suffused with magenta. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
HELEN LEWIS — Orange salmon pink, 10c per packet; y2 oz. 15c. JOHN INGMAN— A fine rich rose crimson. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c KING EDWARD SPENCER — The best pure red Spencer. Per packet 10c; oz. 25c.
MARGARET MADISON — Self-colored azure blue. Per packet 15c; y2 oz. 45c.
JANET SCOTT — Clear and deep, but bright pink, showing buff at top of standard with the upper or top blossom and bud lighter pink and deeper buff. Wings stand upright and curl, giving the flower an unusually attractive appearance.
KATHERINE TRACY— Soft but brilliant pink.
KING EDWARD VII— (Improved Firefly)— The best bright red.
LADY GRISEL HAMILTON — Soft lavender tinted mauve.
LOTTIE ECKFORD — Flowers beautifully shaded with light blue on a white ground, and boldly edged in deep rich violet.
LOVELY — Deep pink at base, shading to lighter pink at edges.
MISS WILLMOTT — Bright orange pink, showing veins.
NAVY BLUE — Deep violet blue. Large flowers of graceful form.
OTHELLO— Very dark maroon with blackish veins. Large flowers. Rich and glossy.
PRIMA DONNA — Exquisite rose-pink. Large flowers. Profuse bloomer.
PRINCE OLAF — Flaked and striped — blue on white ground.
PRINCE OF WALES — A grand variety. Scarlet and rose.
QUEEN VICTORIA — Primrose yellow. Extra large blooms.
MARTHA WASHINGTON — White ground, margined with bright pink, suffusing to center. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
MASTERPIECE — A splendid lavender Spencer. Per packet 15c; V2 oz. 35c.
MAUDE HOLMES— Rich crimson Spencer. Per packet 15c; y2 oz. 35c.
MRS. C. W. BREADMORE — Creamy buff ground, beautifully edged with rose pink. One of the best varieties. Per packet’ 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
MRS. ROUTZAHN — Straw color, tinted blush and shading to rose at edge. Per packet 10c; y2 oz. 15c.
PRINCESS ALICE SPENCER — A delicate and lovely shade of laven- der. Immense flowers of exquisite form. Unexcelled for vigor, growth and freedom of bloom. Per packet 10c; oz. 25c.
PARADISE— Countess Spencer type. A strikingly beautiful novel- ty. Color — the most pleasing shell pink we have ever seen.
Huge, bold flowers. Per packet 10c; oz. 25c.
Extra Choice Spencer Sweet Peas
LARGE PACKETS— 15c— 4 for 55c— 8 for $1.00
AGRICOLA— Blush suffused with rosy lilac; a distinct and pleasing new color.
CHARLES FOSTER — Exquisite “pastel” tinted variety; a blend of apricot-pink on lavender and violet.
DOBBIE’S CREAM — This is the best cream Spencer offered to date. Large wavy flowers of pleasing color.
EDROM BEAUTY — A beautiful orange-pink. One of the most unique of the new Spences introductions.
MARGARET ATLEE — The color is a warm salmon pink, perfectly suffused over a cream ground. The cream deepens into bright buff at the base of standard and wings and this lights up the flower with great effect.
R. F. FELTON— A Spencer that is bound to win immense popularity. It is of a pinkish lavender color.
HERCULES — Soft and clear pink, a glorified Countess Spencer of immense size.
KING WHITE — Is the best Sweet Pea novelty of recent times. The white is pure and opaque; stems long, bearing almost un- iformly fours; immense petals of finest frilled tvpe. This cer- tainly is the “King” of all White Sweet Peas.
Spencer Sweet Pea Mixture
ROSE DU BARRI — Large, full and slightly waved. Deep carmine
rose and orange.
SCARLET GEM — Brightest scarlet. A lovelv sort.
SHASTA — Pure white. Large fluted flowers.
STELLA MORSE— Has a faint tinge of pink underlying the cream.
A true apricot shade.
ZOE — A beautiful shade of blue.
Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s
Incomparable Sweet Pea Mixture
This mixture will give unbounded satisfaction to our custom- ers. It is entirely different from the ordinary mixtures on the market — most of which are jumbled together in bulk and very im- perfectly mixed. Every packet is mixed separately and contains an equal quantity of each of the leading varieties. No matter what price you pay for a Sweet Pea Mixture you cannot beat this. In this collection you will find many of the Spencer Sweet Pea Novel- ties. Comprises 20 of the leading varieties. Among the colors will be found new shades of rosy-orange, chamois, pearly pink, straw, silvery-lilac, blood-red, cerise and blush. Some of the sorts are self-colored — others are blended — still others are mottled, speckled, flaked or striped in untellably attractive ways. You’ll have many delightful surprises as the unexpected colors, shades and combina- tions unfold. Mammoth Packet 25c, postage prepaid.
Gilt Edge Sweet Pea Mixture
This splendid mixture will give grand results. It is composed of many large flowering, strong-growing and bright-colored varie- ties— the different colors being blended in suitable proportions.
Big packet Sc; 15c per ounce; 50c per one-quarter pound, post- paid.
Surprise Sweet Pea Mixture
CHOICE MIXED— This mixture is a genuine bargain. It contains a number of different choice Spencer varieties. A Big Packet 10c.
SPECIAL MIXED — This superb mixture is our special pride. We have chosen the largest and choicest varieties — magnificently edged, mottled, blotched, blended and flaked types in a won- derful assortment of colorings. Large packet 25c, postpaid.
Our Surprise Sweet Pea Mixture is very popular and is made up by mixing together even quantities of each of 12 choice varieties of Sweet Peas.
From this mixture the packets are filled. You can depend on getting good value.
Big packet 10c, postpaid.
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Salpiglosis
The Velvet Flower — This half-hardy annual is exceedingly beautiful, and an extra fine and brilliant bedder. Its large, lovely, velvety-tex- tured, funnel-shaped blossoms of many pleasing colors are marked in varied and fantastic ways. The staining, penciling and blending of the col- ors is wonderfully fine. Some of the flowers have the appearance of being sprinkled with gold dust. Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from
February to May, or from August to October.
Sensitive Plant
A curious annual, with delicate fern-like leaves that fold closely together if touched, as though they were wilted by a hot blast. In a short time they again revive. It is a very beau- tiful plant and furnishes endless amusement. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
Alaska Daisy
Stocks or Gilliflower
Burbank’s New Shasta. Mr. Burbank has brought the Shasta Daisy up to marvelous size and long-blooming period. The flowers are pure white and very large. It is one of the grandest hardy perennials for any garden, blooming well the first summer from seed started early. Sev- eral grand new forms have recently appeared, some with enormous flat petals, others with quilled, and still others with curled and twisted petals. We offer a mixture of all of these splendid new forms, some of which have hardly been introduced yet. Do not miss them. Large packet 10c. Plant from September to De- cember.
Sunflower
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED— A new variety of an old favor- ite. The very double bright orange-yellow blossoms resemble large Chrysanthemums. Large packet 10c.
CUCUMERIFOLIUS MINIATURE — Of a pyramidal growth. Cov- ered with hundreds of brightest orange, small, single flowers. Large packet 5c.
NEW MINIATURE MIXED — A multitude of new varieties have been raised from our popular Miniature Sunflower mixture. The prevailing colors are pale yellow, golden-yellow and creamy- white — some with black centers. Large packet 10c.
ORION — A very handsome new variety, with petals twisted like those of the best Cactus-shaped Dahlias. Large packet 10c. PERKEO OR CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN — A charming variety of the Miniature Dwarf. The plants form compact bushes about 12 inches high by 14 inches through. Large packet 15c.
STELLA — The plant of this fine variety is well branched and bushy. The flowers are of purest golden-yellow with black disks, and are borne on long stems. Large packet 5c. Plant from Febru- ary to May.
Ten- Weeks Stocks
(Gilliflower) — A grand bedder and a fine pot plant, blooming the winter through. It requires rich, mellow soil, and must never be
allowed to suffer for water. Our seed is extra fine, and has been
brought up to its high standard by breeding and high cultivation. Hardy annual. Pure white, large packet 10c. Brilliant rose, large packet 10c. Brilliant lilac, large packet 10c. Crimson, large packet 10c. Blood red, large packet 10c. Canary yellow, large packet 10c.
Dark blue, large packet 10c. Light blue, large packet 10c. Bromp-
ton Assorted, large packet 10c, All varieties mixed, large packet 10c. Plant from February to May, or from August to November.
Snapdragon
(Antirrhinum) — Half hardy perennial. The flowers are oddly shaped and apparently closed, but by pressing the sides together can be made to open like a dog’s mouth. Tall Varieties, great va- riety of colors, large packet 5c. Dwarf varieties, many colors, large packet 5c. Plant from February to May, or from August to No- vember.
Statice
(Sea Lavender) — Among the most recent introductions Statice is one of the grandest everlasting flowers, on account of its long stems and free-flowering qualities. Blooms from midsummer until late in the fall Hardy perennial. The stalks are covered with pan- icles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used in vases in the winter. Large packet, mixed, 10c.
Stevia
A tender perennial, produces a multitude of small white, fra- grant blossoms. Fine for summer or winter blooming. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Verbenas
Like the Pansy — the Aster — and the Petunia — this half-hardy perennial is a favorite with everybody, both for the garden and house culture. For constant and profuse flowering, and for bril- liancy and beauty of colors, it is the equal of any plant in cultiva- tion.
MAMMOTH AURICULA FLOWERED— Various colored flowers with large white centers. Mixed, large packet 10c.
ITALIAN STRIPED — Very beautiful, large packet 10c.
MAMMOTH PURPLE, PINK, WHITE OR RED— Each color in a sep- arate packet — large packet 10c.
FORDHOOK — A lovely variety; will spread over the ground like a carpet, and produce large heads of beautiful flowers. Mixed — Large packet 10c. In the garden, plant from February to May.
Smilax
Climbing Perennial — Largely used for decorat- ing. Much esteemed for its long delicate sprays of bright green and glossy foliage. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May, or August to November.
Swan River Daisy
(Brachycome) — A hardy annual, growing from 6 to 10 inches high, and producing an abundance of pretty blue and white flowers. Large packet 5c. Plant from February to May.
Sweet William
A favorite hardy perennial. For many years the Sweet William has been esteemed as one of the finest of our hardy garden plants, being of easy culture — thriving in any good garden soil — and lasting indefinitely. The plants grow about a foot high and form fine clumps. Our improved strain produces very large florets in a great variety of rich colors, including blood-crimson, salmon, pink, white and cerise. Many of the flowers have large white eyes, and all are sweet- ly scented. Single Flowering Mixed — Large pack- et 10c. Double Flowering Mixed — Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May, or from August to October.
Zinnias
(Youth and Old Age) — The Zinnia is a robust, free-growing plant that furnishes an abundance of large, double, brilliantly colored flowers of various colors during the entire summer and fall. Each flower keeps perfect for weeks before fading, and each plant is a mass of bloom all the time. Seed should be started inside or sown in the garden from February to May.
TALL DOUBLE SCARLET — Large packet 10c.
TALL DOUBLE PURPLE — Large packet 10c.
TALL WHITE — Large packet 10c,
TALL DOUBLE SALMON — Large packet 10c.
TALL DOUBLE GOLDEN YELLOW— Large packet 10c.
MIXED COLORS — Large packet 10c.
Violets
Rich in modest beauty and famed for its enchanting fragrance, the Violet continues to increase in popularity. With the last snows of winter still about it, the gentle flower shyly appears from out its icy bed, heralding the coming of spring. Sturdily it grows and sweetly it blooms, and all the world loves it. Plant from February to May. Large packet 10c.
Trumpet Vine
(Bignonia)— This is one of the most superb Climbing Vines in existence. For covering unsightly places, dead walls, stumps, fences, or for training over a porch or trellis — in fact, wherever a beautiful climbing vine is needed — it is unsurpassed. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, large size, fully 3 inches long, and are borne in clusters of 25 to 35 each for several weeks during the growing season. The color is warm orange-red. Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Wallflower
Half Hardy Perennial— A fine, old-fashioned flower. Will bloom the first year from seed. Grows from 1 to 2 feet high, and bears long stems of graceful flowers. It is best to renew the plants every two or three years by resowing the seed. Plant early in boxes and transplant. Double Flowering Mixed, large packet 10c. Single flowering mixed, large packet 5c. Plant from February to May or August to October.
Wistaria
A splendid climber— in the early spring this favorite vine is cov- ered with massive, gracefully-drooping clusters of lovely pea- shaped flowers. May also be trained to grow in erect bush form. As- sorted Varieties, large packet 25c. Plant from February to May.
Virginia Creeper
An ornamental climber. The leaves turn to crimson and yellow in the autumn.
Large packet 10c. Plant from February to May.
Whitlavia
Attractive Hardy Annual. Easily grown and produces small, violet-blue, cup- shaped flowers. Plants grow one foot high. Sow seed in open ground from Feb- ruary to May and thin the young plants.
Large packet 10c.
Umbrella Plant
(Cyperus Alternifolius) — Excellent for growing in water or damp places. Makes a very ornamental house plant, always presenting a green and attractive appear- ance. Large packet 10c. Plant from Feb- ruary to May, or from August to No- vember. Wallflower
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SAN JOSE. CALIF.
Plant Department
The house and garden plants that are listed on the following pages have all been carefully selected for their beauty, ease of culture, and general merit. Our plants are all grown in the Santa Clara Valley under ideal climatic and soil conditions, and the result is an incomparable stock of strong hardy, healthy plants that never fail to grow and give satisfaction. We make no charge for careful packing and guarantee all nursery orders to arrive in good growing condition. For instructions on ordering see page 2.
GIANT ASTERS
These Asters are a superior race in every way. The plants are of a very healthy, robust, branching growth and produce — grace- fully poised on extra long, strong and well-leaved stems — exceed- ingly double flowers of massive size, great substance and magnifi- cent beauty. They are wonderfully prolific bloomers — each plant carrying frfom twenty-five to forty perfect flowers— and are con- tinuously in bloom from early summer until long after the other garden favorites have been killed by frost. As cut flowers these Asters rival Chrysanthemums, and when grown in masses or grouped in beds their decorative effect is unapproachably gay and enlivening. Ready for delivery March 1st. Pure White, Silvery Lavender, Royal Purple, Bright Pink, Glowing Crimson. Strong Plants — 12 for 35c — postpaid; 100 Plants for $2.00, by Express.
ANEMONE JAPONICA— (Wind Flower)
One of the most beautiful of all the hardy perennials. They commence blooming in August and increase in beauty until frost. The flowers are produced on long, wiry stems and completely covered with blossoms in the fall when there are but few other flowers in the garden. There is nothing more beautiful than these flowers for house or church decorations; they last a long time in water. They are fine for borders or groups in half shady places. Delivered free. Ready for immediate delivery.
Anemone Japonica, Rosea, 25c each. Anemone Japonica, Alba, Pure White, 25c each. Anemone Japonica, Rubra, Red, 25c each, $2.50 per dozen.
AGERATUM
The Ageratum is a very handsome and easily cultivated plant,
and one of the very best for bedding purposes. It begins to flower in early spring and until the first frost is literally a sheet of feathery bloom. Dwarf varieties. Heavenly Blue, Snowball and Pure White. Plants, Tall varieties, Giant Mexican, Light Blue. Ready for immediate delivery. 50c per Dozen, postpaid — 100 for $3.00.
BEGONIA VERNON
Per Plant 15c, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid; $5.00 for 100 SEMPERFLORUM HYBRIDA— A charring new variety, distin- guished by the splendid coloring of its foliage and flowers. The latter are bright orange-carmine, and contrast beautifully with the foliage, which, when exposed to the sun, changes into a deep olive-green that is shaded and edged with bronze. Grows to a height of 18 inches. Splendid for bedding and pot culture. Ready for immediate delivery.
SINGLE BEGONIA VERNON — This well-known plant is verv popu- lar. Its cheerful aspect and perpetual-blooming qualities make it a charming plant. Colors — delicate pink, pure white and bright red. Ready for immediate delivery.
ORCHID-FLOWERING GANNAS
LATEST NOVELTIES AND INTRODUCTIONS BLACK BEAUTY — A favorite bronze, grown for the beauty cf the foliage; only grows 5 to 6 feet. Large roots — 25c each postpaid; 12 for $1.50.
FIREBIRD — The largest and richest of the red-flowering Cannas. The flowers are borne in immense trusses on strong stalks well above the leaves. Of splendid form — uniformly round and shapely. The petals measure and sometimes exceed 2 y2 inches across — and the color is a clear, glistening scarlet without any streaks, spots, or blemishes. Large roots— $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50 post- paid; 12 for $12.00.
GLADIATOR — This Canna is a recognized leader. Delightful yellow color, spotted with red. Its fine green foliage and large heads of firm well-made flowers stand the storrr^y weather and hot sunshine better than almost any other sort. Blooms early and late and is a strong, hardy, healthy grower. Large roots — 25c each, postpaid; 12 for $2.50.
HUNGARIA — A very compact, almost dwarf Canna of luxuriant growth. The leaves are a bluish-green. The trusses are of enormous size, borne well above the foliage. The flowers are huge in size with very broad petals. The Hungaria is of the purest La France pink with soft satin sheen. The Queen of pink Cannas. Large roots — 35c each, postpaid; 12 for $3.00. INDIANA— Golden orange, prettily marked and striped. Grows 6 feet.
Large roots — 25c each postpaid; 12 for $2.50.
KING HUMBERT — A stately new Canna that produces large trusses of immense, brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, with bright and red shadings and rich bronze foliage. Of all the wonderful flowering and foliage plants yet introduced, King Humbert takes the lead for size, color and habit. A cross between the Orchid flowering and the French or Crozy families, it combines the best features of both — the large flowers of one with the free blooming character of the other. It has taken the highest a- wards whenever shown in competition with other Cannas, and is bound to become a universal favorite. Be sure and include this novelty in your order. Large roots — 25c each; 3 for 60c postpaid; 12 for $1.50.
MRS. ALFRED CONRAD — A favorite pink Canna. Unsurpassed for planting either singly or in large beds. The exquisite salmon- pink flowers are of giant size and are so freely produced as to keep up a superb showing for months. Large roots — 50c each postpaid; 12 for $5.00.
MRS. KARL KELSEY — An immense orange scarlet, wondrously striped and flaked with golden yellow. Large roots — 25c each postpaid; 12 for $1.50. ?
Asters
MRS. GEO. A. STROHLEIN — Flowers amaranth red, deep bronze foliage. Splendid for massing in contrast with light sorts. Large roots— 25c each, postpaid; 12 for $2.50.
ORION A magnificent shell-pink Canna of entrancing beauty.
The flowers borne in huge clusters, are of very large size, and the foliage is a very pleasing light bronze in color. It is a very ornamental lawn plant. It is easily the finest Canna of its color. Large roots 25c— 3 for 60c postpaid; 12 for $1.50.
RICHARD WALLACE — A pleasing clear canary- yellow with ex- ceptionally large flowers borne in immense clusters, which are carried well above its green foliage. The best yellow Canna grown. Foliage grows V/2 feet high. Large roots— 50c each post- paid; 12 for $5.00.
ROSEA GIGANTEA — The immense size of the flowers are a marvel to behold. It is a prodigous bloomer, with great flower-heads of soft rose carmine-pink. Darker than the Mrs. Alfred F. Conrad and preferred to it by many. Recently received the highest award accorded to any Canna. Large roots— 35c each postpaid; 12 for $3.00.
STUTTGARTIA — A giant flowering sort. Broad' dark-green leaves. The Stuttgartia has a majestic growth and the blossoms are a glowing orange-scarlet with canary-yellow bands, ^peculiarly marked and mottled. The n^ammoth flowers are borne on strong stems that are carried erect above the foliage. This Canna has the size of the giant-flowering sorts. Large roots — 25c each postpaid; 12 for $2.50.
UNCLE SAM— A variety of very stately appearance growing from 6 to 7 feet tall. The foliage is green and the brilliant scarlet flowers are borne in enormous bunches Large roots — 25c each postpaid; 12 for $2.50.
VENUS— The most beautiful of all Cannas. The flowers of this Canna are by far the most striking of colors that we have seen during all of our experience for over a quarter of a century. We recommend this Canna to be the finest of all Cannas. The flowers are very large and of the softest and most delicate shades of rosy-pink, with heavy, pretty mottled border of creamy yel- low. Do not fail to get some of these beautiful Cannas. When they are in bloom they will be envied by everybody. Large roots 35c each, 3 for $1.00 postpaid.
CHOICE CANNA VARIETIES
15c EACH— POSTPAID— 12 FOR $1.25.
ALLEMANIA — Center deep scarlet. Outer petals bright scarlet with a broad yellow border.
ALSACE — Bright lemon-yellow, changing to almost white.
AUSTRIA — A wonderful golden-yellow orchid-flowering Canna.
BURBANK — Beautiful canary yellow with a few carmine spots in the throat.
MADAME CROZY — Gorgeous flaming scarlet variety with gold border.
EGANDALE — Currant-red. Different from any other Canna.
CHARLES HENDERSON — A wondrously rich crimson with pencil- ings of gold.
ITALIA — Center brilliant scarlet, petals bordered with bright orange-yellow.
PENNSYLVANIA — The only pure deep scarlet among the orchid- flowering cannas. Hugh in size.
FLORENCE VAUGHN — Golden-yellow thickly dotted with bright- est red.
MARTHA WASHINGTON— A wonderful pink canna.
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MAGNIFICENT CANNAS— Choice Assorted Varieties — Delivered Free — Ready Now No Premiums
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i CIIAS. C. NAVLET CO. inc. ft*?
Beautiful Ever-blooming Carnations
Varieties Noted For Their Immense Size, Matchless Beauty, Delightful Fragrance, Striking Color and Profusion of Bloom.
These favorites should be in every garden. There is no flower that is loved by so many as the Carnation on account of its being easily grown. There is no flower so fra- grant. Blooms profusely almost the entire year. Used for bouquet and floral decora- tions they are unsurpassed. Grown in all shades of white, pink, yellow, red, etc. — varie- gated, mottled, and in an endless variety of markings.
We guarantee every plant we send to be true to name. In price and quality we have no competition. We grow hundreds of thousands of Carnations for our floral De- partment and have good opportunity for picking the best. No Premiums on Carnations.
25c Ea.;— 12 for $2.00— Postpaid
ANDREW CARNEGIE (Scarlet H&rlowarden) — The only scarlet that blooms from early in the season until the end, giving you a continuous cut of high-grade blossoms the whole season
ALVINA (Dark Pink) — This Carnation is a remarkably strong grower and free bloomer. It is specially adapted for pot culture. Color — Dark, glowing pink. Good stiff stems, and can be had with 20 or more flowers at one time.
BENORA (Clear White) — Penciled with bright red. Narrow foliage, long stems, flowers large, freely produced. Very clear-cut and beautiful, keeps like an everlasting flow- er, ships better than any other variety, even growers who have been prejudiced against “flaked” varieties, admire and grow Benora, because it pays handsomely for its keep, and is a pleasure to handle. Always in good health and good humor. CHAMPION (Scarlet)— A fine scarlet and early bloomer; very free; with long stiff stems, good calyx and fine flower. Color intense.
C. W. WARD (Pink) — A perfectly formed Carnation with full center. Immense size, beau- tiful pink shade, free-blooming. One of the leaders of the pinks.
DOROTHY GORDON (Pink) — An improved rose-pink Enchantress. Heavy producer. Im- mense flowers borne on long stems.
DOTTY (Scarlet) — Of immense size; flowers very fringed and clove fragranced. Color, glaring scarlet. Extremely free bloomer. One of the most robust growers and freest flowering of its color. Flowers borne on long stiff stems; free from disease. A few of these plants will add beauty and perfume to your garden.
EDNA BROWN (Crimson) — Nature’s Crimson masterpiece. Its flowers — a deep and en- trancingly beautiful crimson in color — are as large as those of Hannah Hobart, and it produces them even more freely than that famous variety. Introduced by ourselves. GLORIOSA (Dark Pink) — The loveliest dark pink color in the whole Carnation family;
supply is always short of demand. Order early.
GORGEOUS (Crimson) — The American Beauty among Carnations. A variety notable for its robust, healthy, vigorous growth; immense blossoms; rich glowing crimson col- or, and wonderful fragrance. Description is impossible. Words cannot do justice to this matchless Carnation. Crimson in color, it seems suffused with vermillion, shad- ing on the edges to a rose madder — and in the sunlight the petals glitter with the shimmer of fine gold.
HANNAH HOBART (Shell Pink) — Still the Queen of the Pink Carnations. Color, a rich, beautiful pink. The enormous ilowers, averaging 4 to 4J4 inches across, are very fra- grant. The long stems are stiff enough to carry the blooms perfectly erect. This va- riety is of ideal growth, strong, healthy, rapid growing — and its flowers are produced very early, very tree and continuously.
LORAINE (Bright Red)— A beautiful, bright red Carnation, with spicy perfume. Large flowers. Long, wiry stems, extra free bloomer.
MATCHLESS (The Matchless White) — A very sensational variety, winner of two gold medals. A great commercial variety, easy to grow and a free bloomer. Pure wnite and of high quality, large and fragrant, blooms early and does not split. Keeps and ships well.
MRS. ALMA WARD (White)— A beautiful pure white Carnation, very fragrant, of im- mense size. Wonderful bloomer. It is occasionally shaded with delicate pink which adds greatly to its beauty. This variety is also a very strong grower and the blooms are borne on long stiff stems.
O. P. BASSETT (Bright Red) — Introduced by a Chicago specialist. Color — pure bright
red; flower Zl/2 inches across. Free bloomer. Calyx never bursts. Stems long and stiff, 18 to 24 inches. Entirely free from disease and as easy to grow as Lawson. The O. P. Bassett has been a prize-winner wherever shown.
PHILADELPHIA (Rosy Pink)— A true rosy-pink, extremely productive — of exquisitely bright color, full, with strong calyx and good stem. This is one of the very best Carnations ever produced.
PINK DELIGHT (Shell Pink) — Waxy shell pink. Has a holding color, comes on long stems, and is earlv. very free and continuous flowering.
PORTOLA (Pink)— A prize winner at the State Floral Show in San Francisco. Color, a beautiful satiny-pink. The flowers are large and full and borne on stiff stems. One of the best garden varieties.
PRINCESS DEGMAR — A gorgeous, brilliant, glowing crimson Carnation that has created a furor amongst lovers of this beautiful flower. We have tested it out thoroughly for hardiness, healthiness, rapidity of growth, certainty and abundance of bloom, size, uniformity of color, fragrance and all-round merit. The blossoms are truly enormous in dimensions and are borne on very stiff sterns THAT AVERAGE EIGHTEEN INCHES IN LENGTH — many exceeding this.
WASHINGTON (Cerise) — This is a grand variety, a sport from Enchantress, a very free bloomer. Flowers of immense size and very double. Color, a beautiful cerise; robust grower. Flowers are borne on long stiff stems.
WHITE ENCHANTRESS (White) — A free-blooming white beauty. The flowers are of great size, and have broad and massive petals. Extra fine for florists as well as gar- den culture. Introduced 5 years ago.
WHITE WONDER (White) — The largest and fullest white Carnation. Blooms throughout the season. Snow-white; very fragrant; perfect in form; matchless in beauty. WINONA (Light Pink) — The true pink; at Indianapolis in Class A; blooms of light pink; lighter in color than Lawson. It was first in size of entries. This variety has made good and has come to stay.
YELLOW PRINCE (Yellow) — A good commericial yellow, a color that is badly needed in Carnations, a nice free grower and bloomer. Everybody likes it.
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PEERLESS CARNATION COLLECTION
15c Each; 12 for $1.50— Delivered Free
Here are varieties noted for their strong robust habit, richness of color, beauty of form,
and sweetness of fragrance. All strong pot- around. You can set them out at any time. VICTORY — Brilliant Scarlet — Flowers very large, borne on long stems, vigorous in habit and very free in bloom. Considered the best scarlet ever introduced. CRUSADER — A Bright and Very Pleasing Scarlet — The very double and slightly fringed flowers are always perfect in form. Strong stems, 20 to 30 inches long. Ro- bust, and a quick grower.
ENCHANTRESS — Pink — One of the finest. Color — a delicate day-break pink, deepen- ing toward the center. Flowers are of matchless form and measure 3}4 inches and over. Very early. Needs no special cul- ture to develope its magnificent bloom. WINDSOR — Bright Pink — A strikingly beau- tiful bright pink Carnation. Mammoth flowers. Long stems. Free bloomers. In- troduced four vears ago.
ROSE PINK ENCHANTRESS— Rose Pink— A grand rosy-pink Carnation. The flowers are of very large size — have broad and exquisite petals. Introduced six years ago, and now a great favorite with florists. PRINCESS BONI— Pale Rose— A fine Carna tion. Color— Pale rose, mottled with deep shade of pink. Large flowers, free bloom- er.
FIRE BALL-Light Red — Still another of our introductions. Immense and delightfully fragrant light red flowers. Long stems. Very effective in the garden.
grown plants. Ready for delivery the year NO PREMIUM.
HARLOW ARDEN — Crimson — The largest, handsomest and best crimson Carnation. Stems are four feet long and very strong. A wonderfully free bloomer.
MRS. M. A. PATTEN — Variegated — White, with distinct red stripes. The massive flowers are borne on long, wiry stems, and are spicily perfumed. Of grand con- stitution and very prolific.
WHITE PERFECTION— White — The peerless white Carnation. Introduced in 1908. Im- mense long-stemmed flowers. Very liberal bloomer.
SUNSET — Variegated — A superb novelty. The broad saw-edged golden-yellow petals have wide carmine stripes running through the center, and are also flaked with carmine. The flowers — of mammoth size — are borne on long, stiff stems, and will last from 10 to 15 days after cutting. A wonderfully free bloomer. Easily grown and very at- tractive in the garden. No other Carna- tion has such heavy markings or such a rich golden color.
METEOR — A Magnificent, Glowing Red Car- nation— Introduced for the first time in 1909. The huge flowers are borne on long, stiff stems, and they will hold their beauty from 6 to 10 days after they are cut from the plant. We have given the Meteor a thorough test the past five years and guarantee that it will give complete satisfaction.
VARIEGATED LAWSON— Variegated — Pure white, striped with car- mine. Immense spreading flowers. Identically the same as Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson except in color.
WHITE LAWSON — Pure white. A “sport” from Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, the most famous Carnation in the world. Differs from its parent only in color. Perfect flowers.
MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON— Dark Pink— The world-famous Car- nation. Color — a rich, dark pink — which illuminates splendidly under artificial light. Large, deep perfect flowers. Long strong stems.
WILLIAM SCOTT — Pink — A delicate pink. Large flowers. Long stems. Deliciously fragrant.
MADAME JOOST— Pink— A very delicate pink. Large flowers. Very fragrant. Free bloomer.
ETHEL CROCKER — Shell Pink — A dainty shell pink. Very large flowers. Fragrant. Free blooming.
ESTELLE — Scarlet — The finest scarlet imaginable. Magnificent flowers, massive in size and with a very strong clove fragrance. GOV. WOLCOTT — White — The grandest white. Mammoth in size — richest in perfume — freest bloomer — long, stiff stems, 2 to 3 feet. AMERICA — Light Red — Light red; large, beautiful. Fine for hot weather. A variety sure to please you.
ARMAZINDY — Variegated — Pure white, edged and penciled with red.
Flowers range from 2 *4 to 3 inches in diameter.
CHICOT — White — Flowers measure from 2 to 3 inches across. Very free bloomer. No garden should be without this splendid variety. PRES. ROOSEVELT — Variegated — A deep and intensely vivid crim- son-scarlet, heavily shaded with maroon. The large, full and symmetrical flowers average 2}4 inches in diameter, and have strong stems from 2 to 3 inches long.
BOSTON MARKET — White — Ivory >white. Long stems. A reliable
and profuse bloomer.
RELIANCE — White — One of the grandest white Carnations. Extra free flowering. Long, well-poised and very strong stems.
EL DORADO — Variegated — A beautiful, clear, golden-yellow, finely penciled with red. Lovely full flowers. Delightfully perfumed. FLORA HILL — White — Snow white. The flowers grow to an im- mense size, and have long, stiff stems. A very free bloomer. PROSPERITY— Variegated — Pure white, overlaid with pink mottles that deepen in color toward the center. One of the largest of the Carnation family. We have grown plants from this variety that produced flowers V/2 inches in diameter, with strong stems 30 inches long.
QUEEN LOUISE — White — Clear, snowy white. Large flowers. Long wiry stems. Exquisitely perfumed.
Canterbury Bells
This is unquestionably one of the finest and most prized of garden plants. It is effective in either the garden or grown in pots for conservatory or table decorations. These fine old plants are rich in color, profuse in bloom, and when planted in Quantity, they are glorious. Require little care, and are perennials. They are one of the summer blooming plants that continue to flower from early spring until late in the fall. We recommend these to be very satisfactory garden plants. Ready for immediate delivery.
PURE WHITE (Worth 25c) — Our price 15c each, postpaid — $1.25 per dozen.
ROSE PINK (Worth 25c) — Our price 15c each, postpaid — $1.25 per dozen.
BLUE (Worth 25c) — Our price 15c each, postpaid — $1.25 per dozen. ASSORTED VARIETIES (Worth 25c) — Our price 15c each, postpaid, $1.25 per dozen.
Coleus — Ornamental Foliage Plant
A beautiful class of well-known and popular ornamental foliage plants of rich velvety appearance. The leaves have fringed and scalloped edges. The colors range from bright golden yellow to the darkest maroon and some are nearly black. They are margined, veined and splashed in a variety of styles with white, green, rose, crimson, etc. Such combinations and contrasts it is. hard to imagine. The Coleus is one of the few plants that are always showy from the time the first leaves are formed. They are very popular for pot culture and almost indispensable for enlivening rockeries and shady nooks in the garden. 10c each; 75c for 12, postpaid; Our Select- ion— Assorted Colors. 15c each; $1.50 for 12, postpaid; Separate Colors — Your Selection. Ready for Immediate Delivery.
No. 1 — Red and green blotched. No. 2 — Red splashed with green. No. 3 — Red and green mixed — fringed with red. No. 4 — Red center circled with green, ruffled leaf. No. 5 — Red center circled with yellow. No. 6 — Velvety green — shading into yellow. No. 7 — Red center, encircled with green. No. 8 — Black and red circled with green, ruffled leaf. No. 9 — Deep red. Huge leaves. — Very striking. No. 10 — Yellow splashed with crimson. No. 11 — Plain green splashed with yellow. No. 12 — Dark crimson. Ruffled leaf. Finest bedding sort.
TWO EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTIES— Special 1— Bright red, circled with yellow. Ruffled leaf. Special 2 — Crimson center, circled by maroon outer edge of leaf green.
CHRISTMAS GEM COLEUS — Grandest of all. The mammoth, finely scalloped leaves are of heavy velvety texture of Xmas Red and average 10 inches long by 8 inches wide. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. Delivered free.
Cineraria — Mammoth-flowering
Magnificent and indispensible flowering plants for spring decora- tion in the conservatory or window garden. Also fine for planting outdoors in shady places. Require very little care. The flowers measure 2 to 3 inches across, are of white, blue, violet and crimson shades, and usually two or more colors are shown in one flower. The blossoms cover the plant with a sheet of bloom. Ready for immediate delivery. 15c per plant — 12 for $1.25 — Delivered Free to Any Address.
Cosmos
COSMOS — Red, Pink, White — Or a Mixture of the Three — For cutting the Cosmos is unsurpassed. The long stems and graceful, feathery foliage lend themselves to artistic arrangements, and the flowers retain their freshness and beauty for several days if kept in water. The Cosmos is a late bloomer and will enliven the garden long after the more tender flowers have succumbed to frost. Ready for delivery from March 1st to July 1st. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid — 100 for $2.00, by express.
Centaurea — Mammoth-flowering
IMPERIALIS — This magnificent new Centaurea (Royal Sweet Sul- tan)— possesses the superb bearing of the Chrysanthemums, the lasting qualities of the Aster, is unrivaled as a cut flower, and produces a gorgeous showing of continuous bloom. It is an annual of the earliest culture and thrives everywhere. They are very tenacious of life and if cut when about to open will last more than a week in water. The plants form clumps three to four feet high and are continuously in bloom from July until cut down by frost. No garden can afford to be without this matchless new mammoth flowering hybrid. We offer Lilac, Pure White, Purple, Canary-yellow, or assorted colors. Plants 10c each — 12 for 75c, Postpaid.
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CHAS. C. NAVLET CO’S
Class aA” Chrysanthemums
Strong Plants 25c Each — 12 for $2.50 DELIVERED FREE— READY FEB. 1
Here are the Grandest Chrysanthemums grown. These are true prize-winners, gathered from all parts of the Chrysanthemum-grow- ing world. Chrysanthemums are among our specialties. We watch the flower shows carefully and when distinctive, striking, meritorious new varieties appear, we secure a few of the plants, test them in our trial grounds, and when they have proven to be as fine as they seem to be, we add them to our list and offer them to our custo- mers.
The Chrysanthemums listed in our catalog are notable for their mammoth size, beautiful colorings and profusion of bloom.
• £m • Satiny Pink — The loveliest pink of them all. A large
globular blossom incurved, with beautiful dark foliage and stiff stems. Blootr,s round and compact with drooping florets. A wonderful keeper. A novelty that has come to stay.
/-• Canary — One of the most popular Chrysanthemums a-
'-'lOCUS mong professional florists. This variety is raised by almost every Chrysanthemum grower in and around San Francisco. An incurved variety of immense size. Color canary-yellow. Fine foliage. Flowers are borne on stiff long stems. A good keeper.
Drkllv Dimnlp Yellow — Extra good yellow of large size,, un-
J-fOliy l/impic usually fine form, a rather in-rolling incurve of great spread. Fine stems and foliage.
FP 1^ L I Pink Another grand variety. Flowers splendid
• i’lttSli [shade of pink with long, hanging petals; vigorous grower, mammoth flowers, produced on long stem,s.
FC \Jr II* .Yellow — The best of this type; a dwarf grower and
• V alllS jieasy to manage. An immense Japanese flower,
yellow, deepening to a fine citron shade. Long petals, twisting and reflexing into a broad, deep bloom as large as Mme. Carnot. Extra fine. /-> 1J__ \X7 Yellow — Nothing finer among yellows; VsOIaen WCQQing shines like burnished gold; the stand- ard for measuring color.
P rtlrlon Fa trip Yellow — One of the most valuable yellow
EittglC Chrysanthemums ever offered, and we feel sure that it will prove as great a favorite as Mr. Dorners’ Bonnaffon has done. At the last Indianapolis show it was the dominant variety, the large vases of it attracting unusual attention and taking place of the finest yellow in each of its entries The color is as deep a yellow as Golden Wedding; the form a compact in- curve, the stem is perfect, holding the flower quite erect.
Golden Chadwick— f;r°vnezrGolden Bronze> loosel-y-in'
and form.
curved flowers, fine in stem* foliage
Friflfk Lilac — One of the very best Chrysanthemums.
Xieneil JT rilKLK. Color satiny lilac. Incurved variety. Flowers are of immense size with very stiff stems and beautiful foliage. A wonderful keeper as a cut flower. No garden should be without this beauty.
Strawberry — A beautiful incurved variety, med-
JaCiv jum sjze> late bloomer; color crushed straw
berry; a good keeper.
'T* IE/ O _ Yellow — Blooms in immense heads,
1V1AO* 1* T v • iOtKcl 0f long gracefully drooping florets;
deep canary-yellow in color. Dwarf and bushy growth.
IMarv lVIaerm ^ gigantic bronze-red of the Japanese
ividijr ividdUll variety. A Chrysanthemum that should be
in every garden on account of its rich color, immense flowers, which make it a favorite with everyone.
Mrs. Wm. Turner.
Crimson — A grand novelty, vigorous grower, beautiful man^moth crimson flowers with golden reverse, borne on long stems; good for cut flowers.
Crimson Pocket-
Lynwood Hall — ,
White — A glorious new Chrysanthemum, 'glistening snow-white, of the largest size, perfectly incurved, of elegant finish and with stiff stems and beau- tiful foliage. Was awarded the Smith Cup over all competitors at the New York Show. The blooms carried in perfect condition from Philadelphia to Richmond, showing it a fine traveler; has fine color, massive build and excellent keeping qualities.
|VArc. JLfinrtf'P'r ->*ac — A beautiful incurved Chrysanthemum
IVJLIs. I HU1JH.C1T Qf immense size. Petals rich dark lilac;
reverse side of petals a very light lilac. Late bloomer, fine strong stems. A variety grown by every nurseryman in and around San Francisco. This flower is a favorite with the florists on account of its color and keeping qualities.
Taffr White — A Japanese incurved; petals of the
l I eolticaim. I <su purest white, which closely incurve, form- ing a huge, glistening ball. Sterr4 stiff and foliage ample.
Th** (Palifrtnnia A new gold Chrysanthemum of regal rich-
1 lie vamuima ness land queenly beauty — A magnificent new Chrysanthemum, notable for its huge size, perfect form, won- derfully rich golden tone, and profusion of bloom. The California is exceedingly hardy and easy to grow. The blossoms are borne on long strong stems and will keep a surprising length of time. In- clude at least one of these matchless Chrysanthemums in your order.
MRS. WM. TURNER A Gorgeous Mammoth Flowering ‘Mum Each 25c — 12 for $2.50 Postpaid
The largest Chrysanthemum in the world and Prize Winner at the Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco in 1915. This wonderful white Chrysanthemum will measure over thirty- six inches in circumference when grown with proper care. It is one of the strongest of growers and the flowers are supported on cane-like stems four to five feet long. After the flowers are cut six days the petals open out gradually and in ten days resemble a mammoth snowball.
MRS. O. H. KAHN A Matchless Showy Bronze ‘Mum Each 25c— 12 for $2.50 Postpaid
Another Prize Winning Chrysanthemum noted for its beauty, size, easy cultivation and earliness of bloom. Absolutely the richest and largest Chrysanthemum of its color ever seen. The incurved flowers are borne on cane-like stems and like Mrs. Wm. Turner, have extraordinary keeping qualities. Color, showy bronze red with golden reverse. A gigantic Japanese variety.
Beautiful Single Chrysanthemums — Each 15c, 12 for $1.50, Postpaid.
GOLDEN MENSA — The parent of this variety. Mensa, is probably the finest single that has ever been raised. It is erf a wonder- ful size with enough petalage to enable it to be shipped thou- sands of miles and come out of the box in perfect condition. In Golden Mensa we have a yellow sport of the same, identical with Mensa in every way except color, which is a bright golden yellow.
LADY SMITH — A Single Baby Chrysanthemum. Silvery pink with yellow disk. Flowers grow in clusters; each flower the size of a ten cent piece. For house decorations they are exquisitely beautiful.
MRS. WM. BUCKINGHAM — It is a big flat flower with petals of a wonderful texture, the loveliest shade of soft, rose pink — very lasting both on and off the plant; long stemmed and can be planted close; one of the very best sellers.
GOLDEN STAR — Glistening and intense gold of fine size, enor- mously productive and one of the longest stemmed.
MARY RICHARDSON — Golden-apricot; lovely color, of medium size. A flower of rare beauty and grace.
ENA REIMERS — Terra cotta, beautiful leaf-color, edged with gold. A wonderfully attractive variety.
PETER PAN — A fine bright fawn color. One of the prettiest of the single ‘mums.
JESSIE CURTIS — Glowing crimson-scarlet. A beautiful single type.
SNOW QUEEN — Pure white with anemone center; received numer- ous first prizes at the English shows in 1913; flowers 4 to 5 inches across, of splendid texture; makes elegant sprays; should be carefully disbudded.
MRS. LOO THOMPSON — Very large cream-colored sport from Mensa, quite as fine as the parent and a lovely soft shade of yellow.
MRS. W. HEMUS— One of the showiest of the new singles, with much more substance than the average variety; rich velvety crimson with very bright contrasting center.
ROYALTY — Velvety crimson scarlet, with leathery texture and brilliant flowers with cushion of bright gold. Makes lovely sprays with stiff stents.
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JSetCcv8 Exhibition C hrysanthemums
Each 15c — 12 For $1.50
Delivered Free — Ready Feb. 1
The Chrysanthemums on this page are noted for their large size, grandeur of color, magnificence of form, thickness and strength of stem, and long-lasting quality; They are easy to grow, too. You will have good success with your Chrysanthe- mums if you choose from these varieties.
ARLINE — (White) — Medium size pure white flowers. Extra long stems. Free bloomer.
AQUIDNECK — (Red) — One of the finest bright red Chrysan- themums ever produced. Grand flowers. Unfadable. BLACK HAWK — (Crimson) — Magnificent dark crimson flow- ers. Very free bloomer.
BUFF GLOBE— (Buff)— Buff flowers. Immense in size. Ex- cellent stems and foliage.
DR. ENGUEHART — (Pink) — Tremendous deep pink flowers.
Especially brilliant under artificial light. Long stems.
GOLD MINE — (Yellow) — A very rich golden-yellow. Reflex petals. Splendid for late shows and Thanksgiving Day sales.
COL. D. APPLETON — (Yellow) — A mammoth Japanese in- curled Chrysanthemum of a wonderful yellow shade. Long graceful stems. Thousands are used by Berkeley rooters at the football game each year. Gigantic in size and at their fullest beauty just at football season.
HELEN BLOODGOOD— (Pink)— Incurved. Color— Clear pink.
Very large, deep flowers. A fine commercial variety.
JEANNIE NONIN — (White) — Globular white flowers . Without a rival for Thanksgiving Day and later. Winner of the silver cup at Chicago. ,
KATE BROMHEAD — (Yellow) — Massive golden-amber flowers.
Long, strong stems. Great prize winner.
KING OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS— (Variegated)— A unique slight- ly incurved variety. The petals of the extra large semi- double flowers are red on top and bronze underneath. Very ornamental.
KIOTO — (Yellow) — One of the deepest yellow Chrysanthemums
The ball-shaped flowers are shaggy and of mammoth size.
MAJOR BONNAFFON — (Yellow) — A rich, incurved canary-yellow.
An abundant bloomer — the flowers growing to an immense size, with long stems.
MAD. PERRIN — (Pink) — A fine commercial pink. Of sturdy growth, producing an abundance of foliage. Incurved variety.
MAUD DEANE — (White) — Snow white. Extra large flowers.
MAUD DEANE — (Variegated) — Deep rose, shading to light pink on the outer petals. Incurved. Extra large flowers. Free bloomer.
Ostrich Plume 'Mums.
Ostrich Plume Chrysanthemums
Each 15c — 6 for 50c— Postpaid
WM. FALCONER — (Rose) — An exquisite shade of rosy blush,
changing to a delicate flesh-pink as the flowers advance to age. Flowers are of the largest size, and borne on strong stalks.
ENFANT DES MONDES — (Cream) — A strong free-growing cream- white variety. Fine for cut flowers or specimen pot plants. MIDNIGHT — (Crimson) — A rich crimson-lake. The large flowers are densely covered with hairs.
F. J. TAGGART — (Yellow) — A striking novelty. The most wonderful of the hairy varieties. Color — a beautiful light yellow. Incurved. C. B. FREEMAN — (Apricot) — Apricot mottled with a very handsome red. Very hairy. One of the choicest.
MRS. HIGGINBOTHAM — (Pink) — Enormous bright pink flowers with wide incurving petals: Extremely hairy.
MAUDE JEFFRIES — (White) — Huge incurved white flowers, al- most as round as a ball. Fine stems. Good keeper.
MONROVIA — (Yellow) — A bright yellow, early Japanese variety as big as the very best; grand stem and foliage, and splen- did shade of’ yellow. The earliest yellow Chrysanthemum, being fully three weeks earlier than any other yellow variety.
MAD. MARIE LEGER — (Pink) — A deep pearly pink. Incurved Perfect stems and foliage.
MRS. COOMBS — (Rose) — An exquisite light rose. Enormous re- flexed flowers with broad petals. Very early.
MRS. JEROME JONES— (White) — White flowers with incurved petals. Flowers cut from this variety will last two weeks. Late bloomer.
MRS. W. E. KELLY — (Yellow) — A very bright yellow Tapanese with fine stems and foliage. First prize for six blooms, dark yellow, in both Commercial and Exhibition Classes at Nation- al Flower show.
MRS. J. J. MITCHELL — (Cream) — Japanese. Color — A clear, sat- iny cream. The flowers have irregular, incurving petals. Very unique.
MRS. LEWIS — (White) — Rich cream-white. Very showy flowers with broad, reflexed petals. Stately grower.
VIVIAN MOREL— (Rose)— Deep rose. The flowers grow to a great size.
WHITE BONNAFFON (White) — A mammoth white incurved va- riety. Long stems.
WM. DUCKHAM — (Pink) — Immense incurved pink flowers. Won
drously beautiful. Very long stems.
Chrysanthemums are among our leading specialties. We grow many thousands of plants each year, cutting the blooms for sale in our Flower Store. There is thus not waste and we are <a-ble to sell at the lowest prices advertised by any reputa- ble nursery concern. We pay delivery on chrysanthemum plant orders.
MRS. ROBINSON — (White) — Mammoth flowers with beautiful incurved petals.
NEVIUS — (White) — Large white flowers. Strong, free grower. One of the earliest bloomers.
NELLIE POCKET — (White) — An Australian beauty. Marr*moth.
O. P. BASSETT— (Red) — Incurved variety. Rich red wine color Large bold flowers — round and full. Long strong stems. This is the Chrysanthemum used by Stanford partisans each year on the occasion of the Intercollegiate football game.
PHILLIPS ROGER — (Bronze) — An incurving variety of enor- mous size. Color — A very rich metallic bronze. Grand for decorations and exhibition purposes. In perfection during mid-season.
TIMOTHY EATON — (White) — One of the largest white incurved varieties. Stout, stiff stems. Healthy foliage.
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Delice Dahlia
Each 25c — 12 for $2.50 — Postpaid
ADMIRATION (Paeony) Rosy-crimson with Buff Shadings — Over seven inches across. A splendid variety.
GLADYS (Paeony) White shaded with carmine. A free bloomer.
A Dahlia that delights every lover of flowers.
•990 (Paeony) Pure White Ground splashed and striped with violet- purple, fully as beautiful as an orchid.
DAHLIAS
“Queens of the outdoor autumnal flowers.” And as easy t « grow as they are beautiful. Anyone can have a magnificent Dahlia garden at small cost and with little effort. Probably no flower repays one so lavishly for the small attention bestowed upon it as the Dahlia. Best of all, its showy blooms are produced in great profusion in the early fall when flowers are scarce.
We are Dahlia specialists and list only the best recent intro- ductions and the tried and tested old-time favorites. Many equal the finest Chrysanthemums in beauty of form; some rival the loveliest of the roses; and others closely resemble the prettiest paeonies. Our Dahlias have been specially selected for their strong stems and wonderful lasting qualities — making them es- pecially valuable for cutting.
We are ready to make immediate deliveries. Later in the season if our bulb stock runs out we will fill orders with fine, strongly-rooted plants. Order now.
Paeony-flowered Dahlias
Each 25c — 12 for $3.50 Postpaid
GEISHA OR PORTOLA (Paeony) Scarlet and Gold — The showiest and most attractive of this type yet introduced; of strong growth with richly colored flowers standing well above the foliage. They are original in form, consisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals of an effective and rich combination of scarlet and gold, the center being yellow, which becomes suf- fused with and deepens to scarlet at the center of the petals, shading off lighter at the edges. Rightly named Portola, for the Geisha in its magnificent coloring suggests the matchless beauty of the setting sun.
MAGNET (Paenoy) Cerise — Beautiful in color, white ground, cen- ter suffused with light cerise and broad stripes running to the end of petals of bright cerise, making it a most striking flower. The petals are broad and tubular towards the tips and more or less curled and twisted; a wonderful keeper as a cut flower. QUEEN WILHELMINA (Paeony) Largest and Best White— Im- mense fluffy flowers of pure white with yellow center. Very graceful and free-flowering; one of the finest garden Dahlias. DR. K. W. VAN GORKOM (Paeony) White— White, shaded with rose; a free bloomer and a very handsome variety. Finest for cut flowers.
AND SPECIALTIES
DAHLIA NOVELTIES
Choice Varieties 25c each —
MEADOW GOLD — Decorative — Yellow. One of the very finest dec- orative Dahlias. Its immense flowers are produced in pro- fusion from early to late in the season. This one has a fine long stem that holds the flower quite erect, so that it shows to full advantage. The plant makes a strong, sturdy growth to a height of about four feet. The color is fine — a primrose yellow, faintly tinged with delicate pink, changing in late fall, to clear lemon yellow. We offer this new Dahlia in full confidence that it will please.
ELLA — (Cactus) — Rich Rose — A late blooming variety with very large blooms. The petals are bifurcate at the end similar to those in Lady Fair. Color rich rose penciled and striped with crimson.
FLUFFY RUFFLES — (Decorative) Semi-double, immense flowers,
eight to nine inches in diameter. Color orange, striped with red, center covered with curved petals; stem medium length, a free bloomer. A Dahlia classed by itself.
Postpaid — Ready for Delivery
JEANNE CHARMET — (Decorative) — Rose. This Dahlia has a deli- cate color arrangement. Soft rose with the thread of deeper tint at the edges of the petals. Flowers of mammoth size and perfect build. The petals are very broad and flat, and build up into a bloom of great depth. A superb variety.
PRINCESS — (Cactus) — Mauve. A perfect Cactus Dahlia of a bright mauve color. The petals are narrow, long and incurved, and of immense size.
CARNATION— (Decorative) — White. A miniature decorative form, fully double and of purest white. Its wonderful freedom of bloom, pure color and chaste form places it at once at the head of the list as a florist’s flower. At a little distance it would be pronounced a carnation, which it resembles both in size and form.
PAPA CHARMET — (Decorative) — Red. A large flower of rich,, deep morocco-red with bright garnet shadings, the finest dark deco- rative Dahlia yet offered.
Magnificently Flowering Dahlias 35c Each — Postpaid — Ready for Delivery
H. L. BROUSSON— (Cactus)— Extremely narrow petals of great length and slightly incurved form; color white in the center, passing to a rich rose and again white at the tips.
MARGUERITE BOUCHON— (Cactus)— The most beautiful Cactus Dahlia yet introduced. It is of absolutely perfect form; every flower on a good stem well above the foliage; color a magnificent shade of brilliant,, yet soft rose, with very large white center and distinctly defined white tips.
BRUNHILDE— (Cactus) — A beautiful vivid shade of crimson flow- ers of good size and full to the center; very free bloomer.
EXTASE — (Cactus) — A great exhibition flower of large size, with narrow petals of a tender shade of mauve-rose, which gradually passes to a white center; very free flowering.
SENSATION — (Cactus) — A perfect flower of large size, long, narrow, twisted petals of a warm and pleasing shade of flesh pink illumined by a golden reflex in the center.
THAIS — (Hybrid Cactus) — White — Broad petals, which are loosely arranged, making up an informally shaped flower, which, on account of its color, a pure white with a soft mauve suffusion, makes it one of the most delicate colored sort we have ever offered.
RIESE VON STUTTGART — (Giant Decorative) — Red — Probably the largest Dahlia of this type; a seedling of Souvenir de Gustav Doazon, which it exceeds in size, frequently measuring eight inches and over in diameter; in color a bright blood-red, shading deeper to the center; a variety which attracts universal atten- tion.
The Beautiful Marie
A Salmon-Colored Paeony-flowered Dahlia
STRONG ROOTS 50c EA.— READY FOR DELIVERY.
A glorious semi-double variety. The color is a lovely rosy- flesh, suffused with salmon, and lightly penciled in bronze. The strikingly beautiful blooms are of unusual substance, and are borne on long, strong, wiry stems. They last ten days after cutting. We earnestly urge every one of our customers to nclude the Marie in their first order. SEE BACK COVER.
MRS. KATE JOHNSTON — (Cactus)— Rose— A grand shade of deep rose and splendid true Cactus form. We regard this superb sort as one of the very best of Dahlia productions.
Geisha Dahlia
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Each 25c; 12 for $2.50 Postpaid
These are all choice sorts — dahlias notable for their huge size, beauti- ful coloring, and strong stiff stems. They will last for from six to eight days after cutting, without drooping and falling over. Ready for imme- diate delivery.
\t _r (Decorative). Maroon— Introduced by us.
rNOVeliy Iviaroun , The flowers are perfectly enormous in size — - 8 to 9 inches— and of faultless form. For decorative purposes it is abso- lutely unrivaled, as the color of its flowers— a bright velvety maroon — fairly sparkles and shimmers under artificial light.
C' nimtnr (Cactus). Yellow— Base of petals golden-yellow,
A-Ouniry Vilal suffused with salmon rose, which is deepest at the points; a bright and striking combination of colors, which is diffi- cult to describe; the flowers are of a very large size, with broad, pointed petals.
r„_ , , LI,.,—,;,,, ft (Cactus). Rose — This is one of the best *■ rail nermine IVlalX cut flower varieties. The flowers are
of medium size, and when fully developed almost identical in color with the La France Rose; that is, a silvery rose of a most pleasing color.
/”• _ /(Cactus) Variegated — Rich, velvety crimson, nearly
V£CI1. DUllcr *black at the base, each floret having a pure white tip, those in the extreme center showing a tinge of plum color. A very remarkable and perfectly distinct flower. Long, erect stems; very free.
Plant TV#1!* (Decorative). Maroon — This Dahlia is a vigorous
VJlalll Ui 1 ICC grower, obtaining the height of eight or nine
feet. Immense flowers of a vivid maroon, seven to eight inches in diameter, and are borne on stiff stems 24 to 36 inches long. This Dahlia is a wonderful bloomer, being covered with its showy flowers from early in the spring until late in the fall. For cut flowers it is unexcelled, the blooms lasting from 8 to 10 days.
/~,_lJ„rl \X7jact (Show). Apricot — A magnificent Show Dahlia. The
color is a deep apricot that shades lighter at the tips. Its habit is splendid. It grows vigorously and produces an aston- ishing number of long-stemmed flowers.
Pranrl Dlllro Alpvic (Show)— White— A perfect Dahlia
urdna UUKe Alexis of large s;ze and perfect form.
Color pure white overspread with delicate lavender when grown in bright sunlight. The petals of its flowers are beautifully quilled, which gives them a very unique appearance.
l\Are IVlaurlpv (Cactus) — Yellow — Free bloomer, canary
yellow, strong grower.
I aFVancp (Decorative Gaictus) — A superb decorative cactus
■J<u type of gigantic size and most beautiful wavy form.
It approaches the popular LaFrance Rose in its delicate shade of pink. This grand sort is bound to eventually win its way into every garden where Dahlias are grown.
I aurinp (Cactus) — White — Pure white, with just a sugges-
Lianuic tion of blush as the flower ages. It is of large size, a fine, full flower, early and free, with strong stems, holding the flowers erect.
Mrs. W. W. Kettlewell (Decorative)-Crimson— Light
”• ” • "CIUCWCU velvety crimson; a good
grower of branching habit and very early and profuse bloomer. The best cut flower of its color, the plants being continually covered with finely shaped, and large blooms on erect stems. A popular variety in San Francisco florists’ stores on account of its lasting qualities.
Mrs Rnn^pvph (Decorative) Pink — Is of exceedingly
mrs. I\OOSeyeii: graceful form; has splendid long
stems; keeps well when cut; flowers are perfectly double, of re- markable size, 6 to 7 inches in diameter; color a delicate pink shad- ing of soft pink; very free bloomer.
Prince of Yellows (Cactus) — Yellow — Mammoth flowers
1 rmce OI i CHOWS of a rich canary-yellow; the best
yellow for cutting.
Gustave
Souvenir
Doazon Dahlia
Yellow Grand Duke Alexis- ((f,hTow): YelI™-A ™v-
, n . . . . , elty introduced by our-
MinmcrC°Tb,-t bv utlfu canary -yellow. A strong grower and very free bloomer. This Yellow Grand Duke when masted with the Pink Grand Duke and its parent Grand Duke Alexis, which is pure white, overlaid with delicate lavender, makes a beautiful showing
Souvenir de Gustave Doazon-
(Decorative — Red — This is the largest Dahlia in the world today. Can you imagine a Dahlia nine to ten inches across? As large as a dinner plate. Simply a monster, yet it is not coarse, but has such elegant refinement that it im- presses every lover of flowers with its grace, beauty and charm and never fails to make friends. These immense flowers are borne in profusion from the earliest moment of blooming until the very last; it improves with the season and grows more perfect. Flowers full to the center. Color a rich orange -red. A dozen of these roots planted in masses or a hedge makes one of the most effective displays. These plants often obtain the height of five feet, and when covered with their mammoth flowers make an. irresistible display.
FLOWER SHOW BEAUTIES
Each 20c; 12 for $2.00
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velvety crim-
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Black Beauty—
Pliarm (Cactus) — Ro.«
unarm salmon rose, with salmon-rose.
Jack Rose—
-Crimson — Deep
black.
Rose — Petals long and regular, delicate
changing to pale pink; often pink-edged Very fine both in color and form.
(Decorative) — Crimson — A magnificent sort, very free flowering and showy in the field, with long: stems and perfect form for cutting. Color; rich, crimson-red, with maroon shadings at center.
(Cactus). Pink — An exquisite shell pink, shad
rtxiemmuie ing t o white toward the center. Unquestionably the finest and most perfect Cactus Dahlia of its color, and as a cut flower likely to supersede all the other pink sorts. Free bloomer. Flower 5 inches in diameter on stiff, wiry stems.
(Fancy) — Pink. Introduced
by ourselves last season for the first time. Habit and size the same as its parent — the Grand Duke Alexis.
[ avon/ler Roa„hr (Decorative). Lavender— A remarkably fine
JL,a vender oeauiy decorative Dahlia. Color a clear, soft shade of lavender. The flower is quite flattened in form, and of splendid sub- stance. Excellent for cutting.
(Fancy). Lilac — A very beautiful fancy Dahlia. The very large, full and exquisite flowers have a white ground that shades to a lovely pale lilac. Free bloomer.
R/I AlAvort/lAr (Decorative). Flesh — A grand decorative Dahlia.
1VIFS* riiCAanUci The flowers of large size and beautiful form —
are flesh colored, shading to a rich dark rose. Both plant and foliage
Pink Grand Duke Alexis-
Lady Mildmay-
are of a strong and thrifty nature. A great favorite.
Madam Van Den Dael* — ^inkl
-Soft pink with deeper markings, shading to pure white in the center. One of the most attractive decorative Dahlias ever introduced. The long-stemmed flowers measure from 5 to 6 inches across,, and last from five to six days after cutting. A very liberal bloomer.
Wm Turn (taw* (Cactus). Yellow — Beautiful bright lemon-
lYlFS. YV Hie 1 uruer yellow. Very large, heavy flowers, 6 to & inches in diameter, with long, pointed petals, and full to the center.
lVire Winters (Fancy). White — Pure waxy-white, which shows
Vf lllicid no hint of variation even in strongest sunlight^
blooms very freely, producing 5 to 7-inch flowers with beautifully pointed petals. Never shows an open center. The plant grows to a height of four feet.
N^V^in (Decorative). Red — A new decorative Dahlia that has na
JLY«V<lJO rival for richness of color. Its bold, elegantly formed flowers — of intense red, with violet shading — are the admiration of all who see them. Its strong, healthy foliage is also very attractive.
Q f jlJL (Fancy). Yellow — Beautiful canary-
11660 OI 106 1 CHOWS yellow, mammoth in size and borne on long, stiff stems. A wonderful Dahlia for cut flowers on account of its keeping qualities.
(Single). Rose — Early in the season an
I wentiem Century intense rosy-crimson, shading gradually
to almost white on the edges and a light halo around the disc. As the season advances the flowers become lighter, changing almost to pure white, suffused with soft pink. Is a great favorite in the San Francisco market.
Mrs. Turner Dahlia
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Delphinium (Hardy Larkspur)
Dusty Miller (Centaurea Candidissima)
This plant should be in every garden. Its beautiful silvery leaves, which grow in masses, are very effective in the garden, and the leaves are almost indispensable for bou- quets. This plant is largely used for borders in drives and in groups. Delivery free. Ready for immediate delivery. Plants: 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
Loveliest of the Daisies
One of the most beautiful decorative plants for home gardens and parks.
Delphinium has been so developed that there are now many single and .semi-double
varieties in shades of white, turquoise blue, sky-blue, the individual flowers resembling a Cineraria. There are others of Cambridge blue, with opalescent, rosy-mauve centers; deep blue with large white eyes, and many other beautiful colors. These plants produce stocks from 4 to 10 feet high, which are covered with hundreds of magnificent blooms.
There is no plant more easily raised and grown. It revels in full sunshine, and a deeply worked, rich soil, with plenty of water during dry spells. If given these, it will fill your
heart with joy and gladness in the richness and profuseness of bloom.
Delphinium will begin to bloom in early summer, and by cutting the plants close to the ground as soon as each crop of flowers has faded, a second and third crop of flowers will succeed until late in the fall. Each time the plants are cut, a small amount of fertilizer should be worked in around the plants.
The assortment of Delphinium we offer includes all the above colors Ready for immedi- ate delivery. Plants: 20c each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid.
QUILLED DAISY— A new, unique and most striking novelty. The only Quilled Daisy in existence larger than a silver dollar. This wonderful plant is a free and continuous bloomer. Flowers early in the spring and is in blossom all season , Plants: 12 for SOc, postpaid — 100 for $3.00. Ready for delivery all the year round.
MAMMOTH DOUBLE-FLOWERING DAISY PLANTS— White or Pink, or Assortment of Both. The seeds from which these plants were grown were imported from an English Daisy specialist. The individual flowers are larger than a silver dollar, grow on long, stiff stems and plants are covered with a mass of blooms the entire season. Mammoth white and mammoth pink. Plants: 50c per dozen, postpaid — $3.00 per 100. Ready for delivery all the year round.
Foxglove (Digitalis)
These improved flowers are very showy, hardy plants for the garden, or massed beds, or very effective for borders in driveways and parks. They are easy to grow and produce long stocks, standing from 3 to 5 feet high, well furnished with large Gloxinia-like flowers
of various colors, including white, pink, purple and many other beautiful shades, all of which
have beautiful throat markings, spots and blotches of purple and maroon. They are more robust than ordinary garden foxglove, have stouter stems and larger flowers.
These plants will give a wealth of bloom during the entire season. No garden should be
without a few of these popular plants. They bloom freely and will thrive in almost any soil. Ready for immediate delivery.
RED (Gloxinia-flowering) — 15c each, postpaid— $1.25 per dozen.
PINK (Gloxinia-flowering) — 15c each, post- paid— $1.25 per dozen.
WHITE (Gloxinia-flowering) — 15c each, post- paid— $1.25 per dozen.
ASSORTED VARIETIES (including the a- bove) — 15c each, postpaid — $1.25 per dozen.
Fuchsias (Ladies’ Ear Drops)
These are all strong, hardy, healthy plants and we guarantee delivery in good growing condition. Remember that we give 25c worth extra with every $1.00 order for plants, except, where , in- dicated otherwise. No plant concern offers better varieties, finer plants, lower prices, or more liberal values than the Chas. C. Navlet Co.
These handsome plants — with their gracefully drooping flowers — are unsurpassed for window ornamentation and brightening up partially shady spots in the garden or yard. Ready for immediate delivery, 15c, per plant — $1.50 per dozen — postpaid.
Double Flowering
Foxglove (Digitalis)
Gazania Splendens
Plants very dwarf; grows close to the ground, 6 to 10 inches high; flowers orange-yellow, produced in the greatest abundance in the spring and early summer. For making borders, where there is a lack of water, this plant cannot be beat. Ready for immediate delivery. 12 for 50c, postpaid — 100 for $3.00.
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FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
Golden Rod
Our National Flower. Grows 4 to 5 feet high, and produces handsome spikes of golden-yellow flowers from the end of July un- til September. Per Root 15c, dozen for $1.50, postpaid. Ready for immediate delivery.
Gaillardia Grandiflora
These very showy and useful plants flower freely from early summer until frost. They are very effective when grown in masses, and they last a long time after being cut, are splendidly adapted for vases. The flowers — 3 inches across — have dark reddish brown centers, and the petals vary from scarlet orange to crimson. Strong Plants, 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. Ready for im- mediate delivery.
Golden Glow (Rudbeckia)
This is a glorious new yellow-flowering plant, that should find place in every garden, lawn and park. It grows six to eight feet high, is of graceful branching habit, has abundant and very orna- mental foliage, and if set out in the spring will produce hundreds of flowers during July and August. It is easy to grow, sure to bloom and cannot be praised too highly. The flowers — perfectly double like Roses, and as large as fair-sized Chrysanthemums— are borne on long, nodding stems and are splendid for cutting. Do not fail to include it in your order. Large Clumps, 10c each, 12 for $1.00, postpaid. Ready for immediate delivery.
ORDER $1.00 WORTH OF PLANTS LISTED ON THIS PAGE, BY THE SINGLE PLANT OR DOZEN, AND WE WILL GIVE YOU YOUR SELECTION OF 25c WORTH OF PLANTS FREE, OR $1.25 WORTH FOR $1.00.
All free blooming — all remarkable for the grand size, perfect form, rich coloring and doubleness of their flowers.
PHENOMENAL — Unusually large, full and double flow- ers. Tube and petals bright carmine, corolla rich crim- son-purple. Magnificent.
MRS. E. G. HILL— Sepals bright crimson — large, pure white corolla. Perfectly dou- ble. Very free bloomer.
BALLET GIRL — Sepals pure white — corolla vivid carmine. Vigorous upright grower. Splendid.
Single Flowering
Four sorts — each chosen and listed because of some particu- lar merit:
No. 1— Sepals bright red — co- rolla crimson.
No. 2— Sepals royal purple— collora white.
No. 3 — Sepals red — corolla pur- ple.
No. 4 — Baby Fuchsia, sepals red — corolla carmine. Vig- orous grower. Free bloom- er. Very beautiful for bor- ders, window boxes and hanging baskets.
BLACK PRINCE— Very large, very double, and very beau- tiful flowers. Sepals bright, waxy-carmine — corolla pink.
STORM KING— A perfect gem. Of dwarf habit. Sepals dark carmine — corolla white, shad- ed with rose.
Fuchsias
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GERANIUMS
Lady Washington Geraniums (Pelargonums)
The matchless beauty of these favorite flowers, and the ease with which they may be grown, commends them to practically everybody. They are admitted to be the most attractive of the geranium family, and although like the geranium in habit and growth, are distinctly different in foliage and flower. They can be had in a rich and varied assortment of colors, and are marked, blotched and blended in untellable picturesque ways. READY FOR IM- MEDATE DELIVERY.
NO. 1 — COUNTESS — Very large flowers of a distinct shade of cerise salmon;
large, white throat; upper petals splashed with maroon.
NO. 2— MRS. ROBERT SANDIFORD — The flowers are pure white and perfectly double and very free in bloom.
NO. 3 — VARIGATA — White, lightly streaked or marked pink.
NO. 4 — PANSY — Rounded satiny, exquisitely marked and colored. This variety is truly pansy flowered. Its colors range from a large crimsoned choco- late center through pink to white at the edges. Growth characterized by compactness and sturdiness.
NO. S— FRANCISCANA — Somewhat like an old Empress of India, but larger flowers. Color, rich salmon pink; upper petals blotched deep carmine; edge of petals white, also the center.
NO. 7 — LORD DUMPOCE — Lower petals maroon, shading to crimson; very large; a choice variety.
No. 8 — RADIANCE — Brilliant crimson, lightly feathered with darker shade on lower petals, upper petals heavily blotched black.
NO. 9 — GLORY OF PARIS — Rosy magenta, very free in bloom.
NO. 10— MAD. VIOLET— Ground color rose, almost covered with brilliant black maroon blotches, light center and edges.
No. 11— BLUE MABEL — Identical with well-known Mabel, except color, which is of a rich plum shade. A beauty.
NO. 12 — ROSE QUEEN — Rosy pink, feathered with purple.
NO. 13 — MAD. THIBAUT — The queen of pelargoniums, blotched and marbled rose on white ground; upper petals marked with maroon; large white center and edges of petals also white.
NO. 14 — DUKE OF MANCHESTER — Light salmon petals edged with white, upper petals feathered with maroon.
NO. IS — CAPTAIN RAIKES — Flowers very large and full; color dark fiery crimson; petals crispy and of great substance.
Single and Double Geraniums
Beautiful Ivy Geranium
NO. 16 — E. G. HILL — A remarkable bold flower, of grand substance, extraordinary size, brilliant dark maroon, shaded scarlet; lower petals lighter in shade, with large white centers, upper petals grandly feathered deep crimson; lower petals lighter; flowers of a perfect round form.
NO. 17— MAUD HOOPER — Flowers of a delicate rose-blush, deepen- ing toward center of flower; upper petals feathered deep rose, beautifully fringed and undulated. A very free bloomer.
NO. 18 — VICTOR — Crimson blotched with maroon.
Double-flowering Geraniums
15c PER PLANT, POSTPAID— 12 FOR $1.00—100 FOR $6.50
NO. 1 — PURE WHITE — Giant flowers of perfect form. A very beau- tiful sort.
15c EACH— POSTPAID; 12 FOR $1.25-100 FOR $8.00.
_ For training over a trellis or pergola, and for the sides of a building, the Ivy Geranium is wonderfully effective. It is an ex- tremely popular window plant as well, with its beautiful waxy leaves and its profusion of bright hued blossoms. Blooms practi- cally all the year around and its glowing colors never fail to attract attention and elicit admiration. Each truss carries a mass of blooms — averaging from six to ten. We recommend Ivy Geranium also, for hanging baskets and we have seen them most effectively used in large pots or tubs placed on the porch or landing of the steps. On account of their easy culture, abundance of bloom, hand- some foliage, and brilliant colors, they increase in favor each suc- ceeding season. We offer only the very best varieties — those we have grown and tested out — and can recommend to our customers without any hesitation. Our plants are all strong, hardy, and sure to grow. Ready for immediate delivery.
NO. 2 — TERRA COTTA — Very large and very double flowers.
Handsome, strong-growing and of pronounced merit.
NO. 3 — SHELL PINK — Very double, long-stemmed flowers. Exquis- ite and dainty.
NO. 4 — SHELL PINK — Shades to terra cotta toward the center. Fine foliage. Superb.
NO. 5 — CARMINE — Very double flowers — produced in mammoth clusters. Bright green foliage. The grandest carmine yet pro- duced.
NO. 6 — BRILLIANT RED — Immense flowers. Very double. A va- riety of transcendent merit.
NO. 7 — SALMON PINK — Flowers semi-double, borne in mammoth clusters. One of the grandest Geraniums grown.
LEOPARD — One of the most vivid colored Ivy Geraniums known. Size of flower and coloring resembles a Lady Washington Geran- ium. It is of a beautiful cerise pink, blazed with fiery crimson. Flowers semi-double, borne on long, stiff stems, in immense clusters. We recommend this as the most beautiful of Ivy Ger- aniums, largest flowers and of the richest color. A vigorous grower and blooms profusely.
COL. BADEN POWELL — Another beautiful Ivy Geranium, unsur- passed for its delicate color and peculiar markings. Flowers of the largest size, semi-double; abundantly produced in good size trusses, borne on long stems; pearl white shading to a soft blush, dark blotches on upper petals.
GUY LEWIS — A grand rosy carmine. Large flowers of fine sub- stance.
Single-flowering Geraniums
15c PER PLANT, POSTPAID— 12 FOR $1.00—100 FOR $6.50
NO. 1 — WHITE — Pure as snow. Extra large flowers. Huge and per- fect truss.
NO. 2 — SHELL PINK — Large and well-formed truss. Elegant flowers.
NO. 3 — WHITE — variegated with pink. Very striking.
NO. 4 — BRIGHT CARMINE — Magnificent truss — very large flowers. NO. 5 — BRIGHT ORANGE — Massive truss. Beautiful — very.
NO. 6— MAGENTA — Very large and brilliant flowers.
NO. 7 — MAD. BRUANT — Very showy and novel. Center of flower is white veined with carmine lake and each petal is regularly and distinctly bordered with bright solferino.
America — A New Single
15c EACH, POSTPAID; $1.00 PER DOZEN.
A wonder type, absolutely in a class by itself. One of the strongest of growers. Has large trusses high above beautiful foliage. Color, bright, fiery red, amaculated effect, penciled and shaded to a pure white center. A handsome and striking variety. This beautiful single flowering Geranium is admired by everyone who sees it. When used in beds or as a hedge it is wonderfully effective and beautiful.
JEAN D’ARC — Perfectly double pure white flowers. Literally cov- ered with blossoms when in full bloom.
MAD. THIBAUT — A deep pink, clear, lustrous and satiny. Extra fine large flower.
RYECROFT SURPRISE — A clear, bright rose, with slight maroon blotches on outer petals.
Border Geraniums
15c EACH, POSTPAID— 12 FOR $1.25.
DWARF— Silver Leaf; HORSESHOE— Golden Yellow.
For borders and drives these pretty border geraniums are exceedingly popular and have few equals. Their bright foliage and brilliant bloom make them great favorites wherever grown.
Sweet-scented Geraniums
15c EACH— THE FOUR FOR 50c. POSTPAID.
Chiefly remarkable for their bright, fragrant foliage. Largely used in bouquets and baskets of flowers — also for making up toilet waters. These are the five best sorts:
NUTMEG — Small leaves with nutmeg perfume.
OAK LEAF — Beautiful foliage, resembling oak leaves.
ROSE AND VARIEGATED ROSE— Two kinds, the broad leaf and cut leaf. These are the most popular of scented Geraniums. SKELETON LEAVED — Leaves very finely cut. Rose fragrance.
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WINNING GIANT-FLOWERING PANSIES
12 Strong Plants 35c; 100 Plants $2.50
DELIVERED FREE
If you want a flower bed that will excite the wonderment and admiration of all who see it, order some of these beautiful Giant-flowering Pansy Plants. The blooms are of truly gigantic size and are marvelously ruffled, fluted and undulated from center to circumference. The flowers are not only huge in size but are of wonderfully perfect form and are borne on fine long stems well above the foliage. Their substance and thick texture enables them to present bold, open faces even during rainy and windy weather — and hot summer days that would wilt most Pansies.
These are truly the most beautiful Pansies in existence. The colorings of these Pansies are indescribably rich and varied. They include every shade and tint in endless variations and combinations, and are exquisitely and uniquely blotched, blended, mottled, striped and margined. The plants are healthy, vig- orous growers and are prodigious bloomers all through the season. Plants are ready for immediate delivery.
Marguerites — Giant-flowering
Giant Ruffled Pansies
Double Hollyhocks
LARGE 2-YEAR-OLD ROOTS— 25c EACH, POSTPAID, 12 FOR $2.50
15c EACH— 6 FOR 75c, POSTPAID; 12 FOR $1.00.
These Marguerites are the showiest of plants, require less care than any other plant grown. Superb for solid beds, clumps and edges. Ready for delivery all the year round.
WHITE — Well-known free-blooming plants. When planted in masses with Geran- iums, Salvias and Cannas the display is nothing short of magnificent. YELLOW — A rich, beautiful color. Same habit as the White Marguerite.
BLUE — Elegant. Grows to a height of 18 inches. When planted together, the varieties make a sight that is beyond the power of printers’ ink to describe. IMPROVED WHITE— 15c EACH, POSTPAID-12 FOR $1.00. CORONATION — Double row of petals. Free blooming plants. Large white flow- ers. Ready for delivery all the year round.
Hollyhocks are old inhabitants of our gardens, but under our special culture and hybridization they have been greatly improved in doubleness and enlarged in size. For backgrounds and screens — for planting in lines or clumps — they are simply invaluable. The flowers — which measure from 3 to 4 inches across and are as ele- gant in shape as the Camelia — form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of crimson, yellow, pink, white and other colors, as well as charming combinations. Hollyhocks require a deep, rich soil, and will repay in quantity and gorgeousness of bloom for any extra care. These plants were raised from the choicest of Im- ported_Double Hollyhock Seed. Will bloom profusely this summer. Charming shades of pink, yellow, white and crimson. Ready for immediate delivery.
Hibiscus Peachblow
25c EACH, POSTPAID— 12 FOR $2.50
An interesting and valuable plant. The flowers are double and from four to five inches in diameter; light, soft, clear pink, deep crimson blotch in center. It blooms abundantly and continuously, even on small plants, during the entire summer and fall months. Ready for immediate delivery.
Poinsettia
35c EACH, POSTPAID. LARGE PLANTS 50 TO $1.50 BY EXPRESS.
A Poinsettia Plant in full bloom is one of the most gorgeous and stately objects in the California garden at Christmas time. The branches are crowned with floral brachts — of the most intense bright red — that measure from S to 18 inches across. The brachts remain fresh and bright for several weeks, and are in great de- mand for Xmas decorations. The Poinsettia is also an extra fine pot plant. Ready now.
Polyanthus
Petunias
FOR OUTDOOR DECORATION AND HOUSE CULTURE
Petunias commence flowering early and continue a mass of bloom during the entire season. They are easy to grow and repay one a thousandfold for the effort. Ready for immediate delivery.
STRONG PLANTS, 12 FOR 50c, POSTPAID; 100 FOR $3.00 BY EXPRESS
COWSLIP or GARDEN PRIMROSE — A truly grand spring flower- ing plant for the garden or house. The flowers are daintily edged and laced, and come in fine range of beautiful colors. Strong plants — grown from a selected strain of imported seed. Ready for immediate delivery.
GIANT CANARY YELLOW POLYANTHUS— A magnificent strain, immense flowers borne on large self-supporting stems. Ready for immediate delivery.
STRONG PLANTS, 25c EACH POSTPAID; 12 FOR $1.50 BY EXPRESS
Poppies
Single Varieties
STRONGLY ROOTED PLANTS 15c EACH, POSTPAID— 12 FOR $1.25, 100 FOR $5.00
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — Single — A wonderful mixture. These huge Single Petunias are unrivaled for beauty, size and luxur- iance. Most of the flowers are exquisitely ruffled or fringed on the edges, and are of enormous dimensions — literally as large as saucers. They come in a tremendous variety of colors, mark- ings, veinings, blotchings and stripings, and in the most beau tiful and grotesque combinations. Some are rich and gorgeous — others are lovely and delicate.
ROYAL PURPLE PETUNIAS — A new and strikingly beautiful Sin • gle Petunia of a royal velvety purple color.
20c Each, Postpaid — 12 for $2.00; 100 for $5.00 by Express
Double Varieties
20c EACH, POSTPAID; $1.50 FOR 12— $6.50 FOR 100, BY EXPRESS
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — Double — A gorgeous mixture. The flowers of these wonderful Double Petunias are as large as Hollyhocks and as double as double can be. Their petals are fluted and crinkled in ways that intensify and vary the colors with high lights and dark shadows and give the flowers the richness and appearance of crumpled velvet. Some are in self- colors— others are veined, blotched and margined. Try them.
PINK DOUBLE PETUNIA — Beautiful shell pink flowers of immense size.
WHITE DOUBLE PETUNIA — Grand snow white flowers, immense size.
Plants 25c Each, Postpaid; $2.00 per Dozen by Express
THE BEAUTIFUL ORIENTAL POPPY
15c EACH— 12 FOR $1.50 POSTPAID
For a gorgeous display of bright scarlet flowers nothing can equal the Oriental Poppy. Their flashing scarlet flowers with black cloth on each petal makes a gorgeous display during the summer months, at which time they are at their best.
Plant a few of these Poppies in your garden and you will be delighted with the flowers. Ready for delivery all the year round.
THE BEAUTIFUL MATILLIJA POPPY
Well Established Plants $1.00 Each, Postpaid. Will Bloom the First Season. Specimen Plants $2.50 to $3.00 by Express. Ready for Delivery All the Year Round.
A California native flowering shrub, and commonly known as the queen of the native flowers. It is a vigorous grower and often attains a height of 4 to 6 feet. The foliage is a beautiful silvery green, and the large flowers with their silky white petals and bright yellow center, make it one of the most attractive shrubs grown. The stems are long and stiff, making it very useful for cut-flower purposes. This magnificent plant should be in every garden.
Phlox
PLANTS 10c EACH— $1.00 PER DOZEN, POSTPAID
Among the hardy perennial plants, no class is of more import- ance or is more in public favor today than the Hardy Phlox, em- bracing as they do a wider range of attractive colors than can be found in any other hardy plant, while their gorgeous masses of color are unrivaled by any other summer flower. We have elimi- nated from our collection all inferior sorts and varieties of dull color, and are offering only such as are distinct and effective. Many of the sorts which heretofore have been scarce and high- priced are row offered in cur croice collection. Ready for rn mediate delivery.
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Gold Medal Roses
Recent Introductions of Matchless Merit
50c Each— 12 for $5— No Premium
Ready for Immediate Delivery
On this page we have listed the very choicest of the more recent Rose in troductions, as well as other varieties that are universally rcognized as Queens of the Rose World. These roses are noted for their exquisite beauty, magnificent colorings, delightful fragrance, healthiness, hardiness, freedom from disease and ease of culture. They are FIELD GROWN — and not forced in hothouses. Your Rose garden will be a delight if you include some of these incomparable sorts in your next plant order.
r* Rr»nll»fr Of vigorous, free-branching growth, foliage green-
tugene DOUU.CI bronze. Color, crimson-rose, shaded carmine; very
free and constant bloomer; a most promising bedding Rose.
Pana»] lt/f., A A very prince among Red Roses. To those who pre-
\j6HCr3Jt mc.tt.ri.nur fer a Rose with full color, we can recommend none more highly than this gorgeous crimson-scarlet. It is hardy in practically all localities, and as an outdoor Rose it has no superior. Of strong, vigorous, healthy growth, branching freely, i( produces its wonderful blooms profusely from May until October. Every shoot carries a large, double, well-formed flower of exquis- ite fragrance.
1 1. i..lL nifL-crtri The co*or *s briH>ant> velvety crimson, shaded scarlet,
nugn L/ICKSOn most lovely; bud long and pointed; flower when open
very double; a most floriferous sort, continuing so for a long period; the fra- grance is what we like in this Rose, a fragrance that is entrancing. The habit of this sort is exceedingly strong, thrifty and healthy.
Ui A rich, dark crimson, shaded rich Vermillion; beautiful in
F11S majesty bud an(j when in full bloom very fragrant.
Irish Glory-
Lyon Rose
A new Irish single Rose; a prize-winner in ’ England at the floral show. Color is a beau- tiful cerise; large, broad petals; free bloomer; a vigorous grower.
Illhilrr A grand hardy and dark red Rose. The flowers are “ UUIiet. very large, the fragrance strong and spicy. The
color is pure red in its deepest tone, shading to deep crimson red with velvety maroon in the depths of the flowers.
lohrt Flowers large, very regular and full; bril-
JU11I1 nuppcr liant rose, changing to bright glowing pink, shaded with rich crimson; remarkably profuse bloomer.
Outside of petals old gold, interior rich rosy red,
. . ^ changing to deep rose as the flowers expand. A very
distinct and attractive novelty.
Jonkheer J. L. Mock — ™™‘t:
highly perfumed. A novelty
of
changing to imperial pink. The blooms are large and distinct merit.
ICillampv Rrilliant A cerise P'nk sport of Killarney
rwilldrney DillilcUll that for clearness and brightness
of color has not been equaled, exceptionally strong in growth, with foliage that is perfect, being larger than Killarney and more glossy. In size of petals Killarney Brilliant is larger than its par- ent, and for high grade bloom it is a very superior variety.
I arlar Ratfr*rce»n The Kaiserin. In the English gar-
i-accjy uaunsca dens this Rose is very popular, its nov-
elty and charm lying in its unusual coloring and its long, graceful buds; called appropriately the Red Kaiserin. The buds are full and pointed and of a beautiful cherry-crimson, permeated with an orange shade.
Rallcs A superb Rose of brilliant pink color, the
J-»eue ■Jlcurcllll flowers are large, of good form, buds long and tapering and a most prolific bloomer.
Brttv The c°l°r‘ng' °f this Rose is wonderfully beautiful — ruddy , lV gold overspread with golden yellow; flowers large, fairly double, fine form; buds very long and pointed and very large petals; deliciously perfumed.
I arlv Hillinrrrlr»n A beautiful Tea Rose which has cre-
L,aQy nimngaon ated quite a sensation. Bright saffron-
yellow with coppery orange shades, in its color. Buds long and pointed.
One of the most attractive
T1! f The most sensational Rose yet introduced, but
1 He i-yon neither words nor artist’s brush can do justice to
its wonderful coloring — it must be seen to be appreciated. It is of very vigorous habit, with excellent foliage of rich, reddish-green The buds are long, tipped with coral-red and chrome-yellow at the base. The flowers when expanded are large and full, with broad petals of superb color, being a coral-red or salmon-pink, shaded with chrome-yellow in the center, toning to a shrimp-pink at the tips, a most happy and charming contrast of colors. Very free, fra- grant and hardy.
Mme. Philippe Rivoire—
ing from a bright apricot-yellow to shades of pale carmine.
Blush- white; edge of petals when first opened shaded with pink. The flowers are of large size and of great substance, lasting in good condition a long time. A grand Rose in every way.
Mildred Grant-
Mrs. Aaron Ward-
Ophelia-
Long buds borne on erect stems;
flowers very large and full, and the color is coppery-orange in the opening bud; golden-orange when partly developed; pinkish fawn of lovely shade when fully open, when it looks like a full, puffy silk rosette. No wonder that the flower buyers have fallen in love with it!
Salmon flesh, shaded rose, center of flower showing pronounced coloring of chamois; buds long and pointed, very free in bloom. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen.
Pritma Datrma Deep rose pink, petals undulated or waved
1 t Ulia on tj)e edges. Its size, fragrance, keeping
qualities, freedom of growth and bloom give it a distinctiveness from any other Rose.
Souvenir de Pierre Netting— ^^ngsPiebndfdy fobage.’
The flowers are very full, large and extraordinarily lasting, keep- ing over a week when cut. The buds are very long, of a most beau tiful shape. The color is yellow with very delicate Chinese pink and saffron-yellow shadings; the center of the flower is a very rich golden-yellow. It is delightfully fragrant.
Sll’nhlU’Qfr A magnificent Tea Rose of a rich orange-yellow,
at with shades of coppery-yellow and golden-yellow, all very intense at times. These shades lighten usually towards the tips to a sulphur-yellow and sometimes under our hot summer sun to a white. In every stage it is a beautiful Rose. Buds long and pointed, flowers splendid when open. Growth vigorous, foliage dis- tinct, and very ornamental. The best in the hardy, ever-blooming sorts.
Three Grand Roses of Extraordinary Merit
Pink American Beauty
(GEO. AHRENDS)
A Rose that has created a sensation. Habit and shape of flowers same as the White American Beauty. Color, soft satiny pink — utterly unlike any other pink Rose grown. This Rose is absolutely in a class by itself and commands the admiration of all who see it. If you are a lover of beau- tiful Roses don’t fail to include the Pink American Beauty when you order. Large plants 75c— 12 for $7.50.
White American Beauty
(FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI)
This Rose is the_ largest and best White Rose grown. It is an extra free grower and branches freely with the vigor and hardiness of an oak. The flowers are glor ious and immense in size; produced with freedom on long, stiff stems. The bud is egg-shaped, long and pointed. The color is marvelously white, without a tinge of yellow or any other shade. We urge our friends to give Frau Karl Druschki a trial. Strong, field-grown bushes, 25c each, 12 for $2.50; three-year-old bushes, 50c each, 12 for $5.00.
Edward Mawley
(TULIP ROSE)
Called the Tulip Rose on account of its odd Tulip-shaped buds, it is of an intense brilliant crimson, of fine fragrance, pro- ducing elegant pointed buds which open in- to an exquisite Tulip-like flower. This Rose we have given a thorough trial and we con- sider this variety one of the finest spring- blooming Roses that we know of. The flow- ers are borne on long, stiff stems. Large plants 59c — 12 for $5.00.
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Blue Ribbon Bush Roses
EACH 35c.
6 FOR $1.75-12 FOR $3.00
Ready for Delivery — No Premium
Every Rose on this page is a recognized leader. Our Blue Ribbon Collection includes the choicest varieties grown — Roses specially selected for their distinctive merits. These are strong, healthy, field-grown bushes — that kind that take root quickly and are sure to grow, and never fail to bloom pro- fusely.
flesh-pink, shading deeper r of magnificent double satiny appearance.
'attain Kristy — ^‘center
flowers of bright,
Countess of Gosford— “of ,51f,
suffused saffron-yellow, and the whole bloom shaded salmon. Color never fades. The blooms are of perfect form, large, full, long and pointed; large petals ot great substance; very florifer- ous.
Center salmon shading into deli- cate peach; large, full, free and vigorous in growth; bud sharply pointed in the center; stems stiff and upright. Delightfully fragrant.
D* 1, 1 1 _ _ __ Another recent improvement
IJa'r.k rWK Jklllamey -in the Killarney Roses. Its
habit and blooming qualities are the same as the other Killar- ney Roses, but of a dwarf growth. The flowers are much deeper in color than the other Pink Killarneys; in fact, almost a pure red.
Silvery carmine, shaded salmon; absolutely
^otmtess of Derby
fiSl Dean Hole —
Double Pink Killarrrey
Clone Des Rosamones— &edknownln)_inA This
vicinity; and planted considerably on account of its brilliant red blooms and strong growing qualities; flowers single. One of the best for hedges. Free from disease. Always a blaze of color. Beautiful dark green foliage.
Irisb FlpcrrasiS (“Irish Rose”) — Apricot, shaded coppery-
iT. ' . E‘ie"aHS bronze at the base of petals, flowers smgle this interesting Rose is a new type.
IMadaimf1 I pnn Pain Silvery salmon, center orange-yel-
Hdaame Leon ram low, reverse bright red and yel- low, reverse bright red and yellow. Robust grower with handsomely colored foliage. - Large and full flowers, which open freely.
I a Dipfrimif Clear, flesh-pink, shading to deep rose; fine,
s. cuuu broad shell-like petals; very full and deliciously low. Robust grower with handsomely colored foliage. Large and full flowers, which open freely.
Miss ICafo Mrniltnn LiSht Pink. very beautiful; habit
mouiion robust, with heavy foliage, making it a grand Rose for outdoor culture; especially good for forcing by season of its free-blooming qualities. This Rose is raised in large quantities by all the leading San Francisco florists.
IVIrS lohlT I aiirno' — Perpetual. The color is a soft
r , , r Pink; the flowers are very large, beau-
tifully formed and intensely fragrant. A few flowers placed in a vase will scent the whole room.
Pimk Originated in Ireland, near the shore of
y the historical lake for which it is named, amid grand scenes of unsurpassed beauty, and it does honor to the reputation of the home of its birth. The bush is strong and upright.
of color. The growth is vigorous, branching and very flor- iferous; flowers large, of great substance and fine form. A variety of great excellence and useful for any purpose. Gold Medal National Rose Society.
Very free bloomer, strong grower. A favorite with the Rose lover. It is a wonderful improvement over other Killarney varieties on account of being double.
Til- I (Star of Lyons) — Hardy ever-blooming
ELtOlIe Ue Lyon Rose. This, is undoubtedly the best Pure Yellow Rose for garden planting yet introduced; color is bright golden-yellow, the plant is a strong, robust grower, and very hardy; commences to bloom quickly and continues to bear an abundance of splendid flowers all through the summer and fall; makes beautiful buds, and is very double and sweet, and one of the very best garden Roses.
Princess Marie Mertschersky— I?re most beautiful
"pink Rose
tance, for form and color combined.
0* t. __ J A splendid new Rose. This Rose won the first
WCniuOnu prize at the San Francisco Flower Show. It is
semi-double; is a very free bloomer and very easy to grow. The foliage is of a beautiful dark green; long stems. Blooms are a vivid rich scarlet crimson.
Striped La France
_In all respects the same as the pink, "except that its petals are beautifully striped with a deeper shade of rose pink.
If illo vnAvr A sport from the famous “Pink Kil-
tv JUlie IVIIIaroey larney,” and equal to it in every re-
spect. It is of the same size, form and make-up as the parent, with veritable wax-like blossoms that make it especially valuable for bouquets. Indeed, there are few White Roses can equal it.
White La France
( Augustine Guinoisseau ) — Silvery white, with the faintest tinge or rose blush. Buds and flowers are extra large and of splendid shape and exquisitely perfumed.
1X7™. P This magnificent variety is an Ameri-
vv iia, .jaMIlia can-raised, pedigreed seedling. It in-
herits hardiness, constitution, fine habit, grand foliage and superb flowers. Where there are so many good qualities it is difficult to emphasize the leading one, but in this variety we would name its ability to resist disease. The color is a deep ivory white, over- laid with a good, bright shade of pink. As a summer Rose we pre- dict it will rank with the best, if not actually surpass them.
Best 18 Tree or Standard Roses — $1.25 each' — 12 for $12.00
Purchaser to pay transportation. Ready for immediate delivery. Carefully packed. Sturdy, field-grown plants.
CECILLE BRUNNER ULRICH BRUNNER MAMAN COCHET PINK
Sure to grow.
MAMAN COCHET RED MAMAN COCHET YELLOW
GENERAL JACQUEMINOT PERLE DES JARDINES RAINBOW
SAFRANO
MARECHAEL NEIL
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PAUL NEYRON
PAPA GONTIER
GRUSS AU TEPLITZ
MAD. CAROLINE TESTOUT
KAISERIN AUGUSTA VICTORIA
REINE MARIE HENRIETTE
LAFRANCE
SAN JOSE. CALIF.
Maman t^ocliet Roses minsteIi1tencel
Large Continuous — blooming Varieties of Delightful and Surpassing Fragrance.
No family of Roses, no matter where grown, are better than the superlative collection of Maman Cochet Roses. Search the wild world over and you cannot get five Roses of different colors that will thrive better, produce prettier flowers or give better satisfaction. Others charge you twice or three times our price for small pot grown plants. Ours are strong field grown bushes, and better cannot be bought at any price. Ready for immediately delivery. NO PRE- MIUMS WITH ROSES.
Red Maman Cochet
(HELEN GOULC)
35c Each — 12 for $3.00 — by Express
This is a Rose that will grow and give satisfaction in almost any soil or situation. It produces its splen- did flowers in amazing profusion, on long, strong shoots. For vigor and freedom of bloom, thousands of growers regard this Rose as better than American Beauty and without a peer. The flowers are very full, perfectly double; buds long and pointed. Color warm, rosy crimson; hardy everywhere.
Yellow Maman Cochet
35c Each — 12 for $3.00 — by Express
We continue to regard this grand kind as abso lutely the best hardy, ever-blooming yellow Rose. It is ideal for open-ground culture — a typical Cochet Rose, with gracefully molded buds; flowers magnifi- cent when open, on stiff, strong stems. This kind is identical in every way with Pink and White Cochet, except in the color of the flower, which is deep sul- phur-yellow.
Crimson Maman Cochet
(ETOILE DE FRANCE)
35c Each — 12 for $3.00 — by Express
This well-known Rose we have named descriptively Crimson Maman Cochet, because of its vigor of growth, stiffness of stems, heaviness of foliage, free- dom of bloom and hardiness. It bears masses of full, deep-formed flowers singly, on long, substantial stems. The color is a new and clear shade of red or crimson- velvet, brightening in center; of exquisite fragrance.
Pink Maman Cochet
25c Each — 12 for $2.50 — by Express
We have always regarded this as the Queen of all Pink Garden Roses, and, as our friends become acquainted with it, they join us in similar admiration of its exquisite form and delicate beauty. The buds are large, full and firm, elegantly pointed, showing depth and richness as they expand. The superb flowers open perfectly double, are extra large and of splendid substance. Hardy in every section of the country; clear, rich pink, changing to silvery rose.
White Maman Cochet
25c Each — 12 for $2.50 — by Express
Identical with its parent, Maman Cochet, except in color, which is snowy- white, with sometimes a faint tinge suggesting pale blush. It has the same freedom of bloom, the same magnificent form of buds and flowers, and the same hardiness — standing at the very head of all the Roses as the best white Maman Cochet Roses kind for open-ground culture. Vigorous as an oak and hardy everywhere.
Special Offer
One of Each of the Above — Crimson, Yellow, Red, Pink, White — $1.50 By Express — Ready for Immediate Delivery
Two Surpassingly Beautiful Climbing Roses
Pink Climbing Maman Cochet — T1f‘rSt 'season6
that we have offered this glorious Climbing Rose. We are at a loss to know how to tell its matchless beauty. Blooms all through the year, producing large, magnificent pink flowers on stems, that are as long as those on the bush varieties. A very hardy and rapid grower. It does not mildew and requires only a very little care and attention. Be first in your neighborhood to plant this beautiful Rose. Your friends as well as yourself will be delighted when the buds open and the roses begin to appear. Per plant 75c; $7.50 per dozen.
Climbing White Maman Cochet — A macg" n'^
Climbing Rose of surpassing richness and beauty. In form and substance the flowers are identical with the Pure White Maman Cochet — but on account of its vigorous habit, the climbing va- riety is larger and more beautiful than the bush. Blooms in unrivaled abundance. We cannot say too much for the Climbing White Maman Cochet. We urge every one of our customers to include at least one of these plants with their first order. Your garden will be incomplete without it. Without question it is the grandest novelty in existence among Climbing Roses. Per plant 50c; $5.00 per dozen.
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A Glorious Galaxy of Bush Roses
Meteor Rose
II _ -v Is too well known to require
C*©rssf8ll J&CC5IS6ITIIIIOI lengthy description.lt is of vig-
orous growth and an abundant bloomer— literally a mass of bloom when at its best. The flowers are of grand size— rare beauty— and an intense shining crimson in color. One of the most satisfac- tory Roses to grow. , , ,
U Bourbon Rose. Color, a soft, yet deep and ex-
tlermosa tremely pleasing pink. The flowers _ are cupped— faultlessly formed — very double and fragrant. Blooms in clusters all season. _ D
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria — with a royal name. Col- or, pure ivory-white. The perfect flowers — borne singly on strong, upright stems — are of enormous size, and show no center when fully
open. One of the finest Roses for corsage wear, or any other
use to which flowers can be put.
| r* Garden Rose. One of the loveliest and prob-
LA F ranee * ably the most popular Rose in cultivation. Both
buds and flowers are of entrancing form, grand size and delight- fully fragrant. The color is a silvery-rose, clouded with a pink that is as delicate as the blush of mother-of-pearl, and the petals of the magnificent flowers are covered with a satiny sheen. It be- gins to blossom while very small, and is constantly in blossom un- til stopped by freezing weather.
1 The great Southern Rose. A magni-
Madame LStOlDSirCl ficent rosy-bronze, changing to sal- mon and fawn, shaded with carmine. Large, globular flowers — very sweet scented. A high class Rose for garden planting and pot cul- ture.
Madame Caroline Testout — or, a brilliant, shim-
mery rose, deepening at the center to a clear cherry red. The petals are exquisitely edged and of elegant La France form. Both buds and flowers are extra large and beautiful.
q_.£„alr,_ A Magnificent Tea Rose. Bright apricot-yellow
Ciarrano changing to orange and fawn, and sometimes tinted
with rose. Highly prized for its beautiful buds and exquisite flow- ers. Very fragrant.
Duchess De Brabant— Sfvi„R“Sk,dS wV.h ST'S
yellow. Few Roses equal this in freedom of flowering — none sur- pass it in richness of color, fragrance or beauty of folige.
25c EACH— 6 FOR $1.25 12 FOR $2.50
MOUSSELINE — Elegantly mossed and very beautiful. Extra fine, large, very full and exquisitely perfumed flowers. Color — pure white, sometimes shaded with rose- blush.
HENRI MARTIN — One of the finest Moss Roses. Flowers are large, globular in shape and very fragrant. The color is a rich, glossy pink tinged with crimson. PRINCESS ADELAIDE — A fine English variety and a vigorous grower. Greatly prized for its moss-covered buds. Flowers are large and a fine reddish-blush in color.
ALICE LEROY — An extra choice Moss Rose. Color — an exceedingly rich, glossy, pink. The large, full and beautiful flowers are sweetly perfumed.
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CHAS. C. NAVLET CO’S
STAR COLLECTION
25c Each, 6 for $1.25, 12 for $2.50 !d^verTyE
This collection represents the cream of the popular ;ses. Each variety has been carefully selected for its particular merits. Pur- chaser pays transportation on all Roses — we send by cheapest route, express or parcels post, unless purchaser indicates choice. NO PREMIUM WITH LOSES.
yV _ ^ 4. The magnificent perpetual bloomer.
American oeauty Xhe iargest, sweetest and most pop- lar of all hardy Roses. To the ever-blooming qualities of the Tea Rose it unites the delicious perfume of the Damask Ross, and conse- quently is equally valuable for summer or winter dowering. It makes superb buds and flawless flowers. At all ti ties its flowers bring phenomenal prices, frequently selling for $25 a dozen. Color, a deep, brilliant, rosy carmine, exquisitely shaded.
rT'L,_ Tea Rose. Lovely pure white. Very fragrant.
1 ne Dnoe The bucis are of fine substance and very full and double. Admirably adapted for forcing.
Rninnov. The B*by Rose, the smallest of all 'Ldeeme juruoncir Roses. The compact, fairy like, rose-
pink flowers are very double — very fragrant — and as full of beauty as a dancing sea under the moon’s witchery.
Crimson Baby Rambler — ™0nmin°f DwarfAncniVson
Rambler. Unique and Novel. Blooms every day in the year. Grows but 20 inches high. The most wonderful Rose ever introduced!
An The Reddest of all Red Roses. It is
VllTHoS A a Rose for everybody, as it requires
no petting and succeeds under the most ordinary garden culture. The color, when first opening, is the richest scarlet, which changes to a beautiful crimson as the blossoms mature. The flowers are of good size, full and fragrant, very showy and attractive. The fol- iage is exceedingly handsome, the young growth being a bronzy- plum in color. It blooms constantly, and is covered with flowers the entire season.
The Brightest and Finest Red Rose. Flowers are of
lvieieor medium size, full and open, very double, and slightly recurving. Color, deepest velvety crimson, with no tinge of violet or purple to mar its glowing beauty. The plant is of vigorous, bushy growth, and the foliage is very bright and of the deepest green. A constant and abundant bloomer, bearing flowers all through the season.
C nmlios* A Grand Tea Rose. Dark, carmine-crimson
Jcapa VJtSillier flowers — very full and sweet. Robust
grower. Free, constant bloomer. A charming Rose — one of the handsomest and best for open ground.
Paul Color, a beautiful pink that no other Rose
F aui i'Neyron excels. Immense and superbly formed flow- ers— very double and of great depth and substance. Hardy, per- petually in bloom, very showy, and somewhat fragrant.
larrJme Tea Rose- Beautiful canary or
i ©lie aes JaFtHHS golden-yellow. Flowers are of large
size and perfect form. Handsome at every stage of development, from the tiny bud to the open flower.
D *_L._ A Splendid Tea Rose — The color is an entrancing
I\aiIlDOW Shade of coral oink. ' '
Hardy Moss Roses:
shade of coral pink, striped and mottled with in- tense shining crimson. Beautiful buds and extra large, sweet flowers.
Souvenir de Malmaison- ALo^fle flefhUwhitne dear'
and fresh. Extremely large and deliciously sweet flowers. Attains its greatest beauty in the fall, and especially valuable on that ac- count. Considered the finest of Bourbon Roses.
HlKkarrl Tea R°se — Beautiful Nankeen Yellow.
Jiuney OlUBarU Free-flowering. An immensely popu-
lar Rose — and deservedly so.
Maria Von Hnutta Tea Rose. Pale yellow, with the
IVJLairie V dn OUUUc edges of the petals often lined with
rose. Well formed — fragrant. Very free blooming.
I Rmnnar A Marvelously Beautiful Rose — Rich,
UirU.ll urunner glowing crimson, strikingly flaked
with cerise. Large, highly perfumed flowers, globular shaped. A general favorite.
The Ulrich Brun- ner is an all-season Rose and is a real rival of the Ameri- can Beauty. The blooms are produced on long stems — two to three feet in length.
This is one of the most prolific varieties known to the Rose world.
Roses Ready for
Delivery
SAN JOSE, CALIF
CLIMBING ROSES
Strong Field Grown Plants — Ready for Delivery
The Roses on this page include the more recent introductions and the finest climbing favorites. Strong, well rooted, hardy, free from disease. Where parcel post is cheaper than express we deliver by this route unless directed otherwise by purchaser.
Climbing White Maman Cochet— pAa f«V
description see page 53. Per plant 50c; $5.00 per dozen.
AimiPirirPirft Pillar A new sin^e“fIowerin5 variety of great beauty, which ap-
1 Midi peals to everyone. The flowers are of enormous size, three
to four inches across, of a lovely shade of pink, with a cluster of yellow stamens. These flowers are borne in immense clusters, and a large plant in full bloom is a sight not eas- ily forgotten. They last in perfection a long time, and are followed by brilliant red hips or berries, which are carried late into the winter and as the plant frequently retains its lovely green foliage until the end of November, it forms a beautiful decorative sub- ject throughout the autumn months. 35c each, $3.50 per dozen, by express.
Pink CUmlniirtcy Maman This is the first season that we have
rinK ^umoing maman offered this glorious Climbing Rose.
For description see page 53. Per plant 75c; $7.50 per dozen.
Os* \/ain The Flesh Pink Climbing Rose — The parentage is Souvenir du
4 ICCl Pres. Carnot X Rosa Wichuraiana. The open flowers are
four inches and over in diameter. The center is built high, petals beautifully undulated
and cupped. The color is a remarkably delicate shade of flesh pink on the outer surface, deepening to a rosy flesh in the center. The flowers are full and double, of delicate per- fume, buds pointed, stems twelve to eighteen inches, and fine for cutting. This variety is a vigorous grower, practically immune from mildew. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
^ilvpr Mnnn Silver Moon is the result of a most interesting cross, Rosa Wichu-
UU¥CI . raiana X Rosa Senica— Cherokee Rose. The flowers run four and
one-half inches and over in diameter. Clear silvery- white in color, petals of great sub- stance and beautifully cupped. The center is filled with bright yellow stamens, a very attractive feature. They are borne on strong stems, twelve to eighteen inches long, and are delicately fragrant. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Hiawatha This Rose is iust coming into its own, being largely forced in pots for
iiianouia Easter time and its good qualities as a grand out-door climber are be-
coming recognized. Its flowers are about one and one-half inches across, and produced in long, pendulous sprays, with frequently from forty to fifty flowers on a spray. In color it is brilliant, ruby-carmine, with a clear white eye and a mass of golden stamens — a glowing combination of colors, which can be seen at a great distance. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen.
Climbing Bride
No Premium with Roses
PilL» PA1J A Glorious Climbing Yellow Rose — In a
Filial ill viillQ class by itself. In Pillar of Gold we
have a jewel. T^Tie blooms are double to the center and of the largest size. They come in immense sprays or bunches of from 5 to 10 flowers on a single branch, and the effect throughout the entire season is that of a perfect sheet of gold. Color — deep yellow, flushed with coppery-yellow, the reverse of the petals showing touches of bright rose. Strong plants 50c each, $5.00 per dozen.
The New Red Single Cherokee — A sport of the famous Pink Cherokee. The color is one unusual in Roses; rich carmine overlaid with a lustrous sheen which is im- possible of reproduction with the artist’s brush. During the spring months the plants are literally covered with blooms. Small
Ramona-
plants 35c each; $3.50 per dozen. Large plants 50c each ; $5.00
per dozen.
Sincrlp Pirn If A charming Climbing Rose
mb that we introduced seven years
ago. In habit it is similar to the well-known Single White Chero- kee, but it is of stronger growth, and its flowers are almost half again .as large. Its. blossoms are an exceedingly beautiful, lively shell-pink — a trifle lighter in color at the end of the petals — and its luxuriant foliage is darker and richer than that of the white va- riety. It is in bloom a month longer than Single White Cherokee and there are always a few blooms on this beautiful Climber dur- ing the entire season. No lover of Roses can afford to be without this new novelty. 30c each; 12 for $2.50; large field-grown two-year- old plants. Ready for immediate delivery.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Climbing Beauties — Each 35c; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.
CLIMBING BRIDE (Ruth Vestal) — A lovely pure white climbing form of the Bride.
CLIMBING CECILLE BRUNNER— Color rosy-pink, rich creamy- white ground.
CLIMBING PAPA GONTIER— A climbing Papa Gontier with all that the name implies. Rich red; a beauty.
CLIMBING PERLE DES JARDINS— A strong growing form of Perle des Jardins, deep golden yellow.
“Pride of All” Collection of Climbers
Beauty of Glazenwood— ?! , SKiTA
copper, crimson and salmon-yellow. Fascinatingly beautiful. A grand climber.
True Trellis Dorothy Perkins — hardyr^gorous^and
free blooming. Withstands the most severe winters and has never been known to mildew. The shoots frequently grow 15 to 30 feet in one season. The flowers are borne in immense clusters of thirty to forty. They are perfectly double, with crinkled petals and ex- cellently adapted for cutting and decorating. Dorothy Perkins is a grand Rose to plant on trellis, tall trees, sheds or arbors. 30c each,
12 for $2.50. See Front Cover illustration.
Ol Ra6am Since the time of Omar it has been the wish JOliuL© and dream of every nurseryman to be the one
to produce a Blue Rose. Impossible, we have been told, but the im- possible has been accomplished. It was introduced a few years ago, and many thousands have been sold. Briefly, it is described as follows: Steel-blue flowers, appearing in large clusters, semi- double, medium size. Has showy yellow stamens, and with the blue flowers they are particularly attractive. Very strong grower, glossy green foliage and few prickly thorns. It has been called the Blue Rambler, and it is a novelty worthy of the name.
Climbing Bridesmaid — Roses. dThe tt, RXn”?
opened, are surpassingly beautiful, and in bud are superb beyond anything we have ever seen.
Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria —
(Mrs. Robert Peary) — A magnificent and celebrated Rose. Suc- ceeds in any climate. Pure white flowers — extra large, full, deep and double.
riimkinn Mefonr A new Rose that miSht more properly
vAlFODlilg IvlCtLCO- be called Perpetual Blooming Climbing Jacqueminot. A sport of that fine Tea Rose — Meteor. But its flow- ers are much larger and of a richer, deeper crimson. It makes ex- quisite buds and elegant flowers — grows 10 to 15 feet in a season — and shows a profusion of bloom every day.
ClnfrVii <r\P rirJrl A clear, golden-yellow. Large, very
'“'UMn VftOfiCS fuH and double flowers. Highly fra-
grant. Greatly prized for pillars and verandas.
CLIMBING MME. CAROLINE TESTOUT— A rampant climber. In flower identical with Mme. C. Testout. Beautiful glowing pink. You can’t beat it.
TAUSENDSCHOEN or Thousand Beauties — The flowers upon first opening are of the most delicate shade of pink ever seen in a Rose, might be described as a white delicately flushed pink, changing to rosy-carmine. It gets its name from its many flowers and the variation in coloring.
-Each 25c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.50
Crimson Rambler-
A Grand Climber— A peculiar and lovely crimson. The flowers form in magnificent pyramidal clusters, each cluster a perfect bouquet of Roses in itself. The foliage is a bright green, and contrasts finely with the flowers.
A fine climber that will flourish in VllElDing OloirrarSO any soil. Flowers are large, full and sweet. Color — Deep yellow and sometimes coppery-yellow or rosy- buff.
if5 la-.™.* A most brilliant Rose. The flow-
VsE-QalS O© MargOltin ers are very large, somewhat glob- ular, very symmetrical in form, usually full and delightfully per- fumed. Color — a clear, dazzling red. A free bloomer and vigorous grower.
I Pure white. The large, full and very double
L,amarque flowers are borne in large clusters. A rampant
and extremely beautiful climber.
Niol Beautiful deep, sulphur-yellow. Flowers
JLviiafl flcl.il are Very full, large and rich in perfume.
One of the finest yellow climbing roses in existence.
A beautiful hardy, quick-growing Climbing Rose. Glossy dark green foliage. Pure white double flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Fol- iage retains its glossy green color the entire season.
QiimorjU (Plkoipolriap. Large, clear, white, single flowers, full
tuJMflJgAC UtfLeC 0f bright, yellow stamens in the center.
Very odd. Dark rich, carmine foliage.
RotmLcTiQi Pure white. The well-known thorn-
v v UlLie iess Rose. The small flowers grow
in huge clusters.
Wm A 11 Art RiirlianrJeinin Orange yellow, with lighter
Alien I\SCearOSOe outer petals and coppery-yel-
low center.
Habit same as
Double Cherokee-
Yellow Banksia — gSTgir wuITbSuu.
Reine Marie Henriette— ^^aTeSNiei)-ThiS '%J*t
one of the prettiest free-blooming climbers we know of. There is no Rose that blooms so freely and produces such beautiful flowers as the Reine Marie Henriette. The flowers are large and double, of bright cherry-red color. Sweetly scented, with long stems. A Rose that can be used for decorations and for bouquets.
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CHA3. C. NAVL/BT CO
ESTABLISHED
ISS5
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY
Sweetest of the Violets
Purple King
No garden is complete without this dainty little favorite. If you buy the
plants from us you do not have to wait for seeds to grow and vou are assured
of success. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. We call your special at-
tention to the fact that WE PREPAY THE POSTAGE ON DOZEN ORDERS On larger quantities the purchaser pays transportation. The varieties on this page are only those that we can earnestly recommend to our patrons as amone the very best. K
Purple King (The California Giant)
12 CHOICE PLANTS 50 CENTS— POSTPAID
This Violet will give four times as many blooms in a season as the Princess of Wales— at the same time this is not said in disparagement of the Princess of Wales, for this gigantic Violet is in a class by itself and the blooms are twice the size of the Purple King and are borne on much longer stems. For size, order the Princess of Wales— for profusion of flowers, order the Purple King. You have never seen a Violet bear so abundantly as this. It is a perfect marvel. And while the blooms are of only medium size, they are, nevertheless, perfect in form with a soft velvety sheen that is indescribably attractive. One of the chief features is the fact that they will keep a week after picking. The San Francisco and Bay nurserymen grow as many Purple King Violets as any other sort. 100 Plants for $3.00 — Express Collect.
Double Swanly White — A Beauty
A reliable and liberal bloomer. The exquisitely fragrant flowers are of im- maculate whiteness, perfectly double, and of a very large size. This is the only White Violet that is extensively grown by professional florists. Plants— 12 for
50c, postpaid; 100 for $3.00.
Marie Louise — A Superb Double
This beautiful Violet is a great favorite. It is a prolific bloomer and will thrive in shady places where most plants will not do well. The foliage is ex-
tremely luxuriant and of a pleasing glossy green. The large double blooms are exquisitely perfumed and are borne on long, strong stems. They are a rich mauve in color. This superb Violet is a wonderful keeper — and will stand a six days’
trip in shipping — we have proven this in our own experience. It would be im- possible to say too much for the Marie Louise. Plants, 12 for 50c, postpaid;
100 for $3.00.
Princess of Wales — Sweet-scented
A glorious and very fragrant variety of fine habit — sturdy growth and justly
famous for its early and continuous blooming and the immense number of flowers that it bears. It is a distinct type of the California Violet — being of a lighter purple. The flowers average larger than a silver dollar, and are borne on grace- fully poised stems from 12 to 14 inches long. Plants — 12 for 50c, postpaid; 100 for $3.00.
California — A Beautiful Single
The largest and most productive Violet in cultivation. The flowers are single
in form, and white almost as large as a silver dollar, they have that sweet sim- plicity peculiar to the Violet. The color is pure, rich violet-blue and does not fade. The flowers are borne on long stems, 10 to 14 inches in length, well above the foliage, which is an unusual feature among Violets. The foliage is especially dark, very large and thick, and impervious to disease of all kinds. This great Violet is grown by the millions for its flowers, which bring the highest prices. Plants — 12 for 50c, postpaid; 100 for $3.00.
Salvia (A Pretty Bedder)
SPLENDENS — The scarlet sage has long been the favorite bedding plant. Bears long spikes of flowers in great profusion during the entire season. Scarlet flowers. 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
FIREBALL — One of the finest Salvias. 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
BONFIRE — Brilliant scarlet flowers. Finest for bedding. 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
AUZUREA GRANDIFLORA — A Rocky Mountain species. Pretty sky-blue flowers. 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
SPLENDENS — ROSEA — Deep rose-pink flowers. In bloom all sum- mer and well into the fall. 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
Statice (Sea Lavender)
Among the recent introductions Statice is one of the grandest
everlasting flowers on account of its long stems and free-flowering
qualities. Blooms from mid-summer until late in the fall. Hardy
Mammoth-flowering Sweet William
The Sweet William is one of the finest garden plants. It is of easy culture and
thrives in any good soil, and lasts for years. The plants grow about one foot h1#*}
and form fim clumps. Our strain produces very large florets in large heads and of a great variety of brilliant colors, including blood-crimson, salmon, pink, white and cerise — many having large, white eyes, and all being sweetly scented. Plants grown from seed never blossoms until the second year. Large one-year-old plants that will bloom the first season — 75c per dozen, postpaid — 100 for $4.00 by Express. Ready for Delivery the Year Round.
Beautiful Verbenas
We have every reason to believe that our California-grown Verbenas are without rival
We have yet to see their equal for abundance of bloom, size of flower and truss, beauty of form, richness of color and vigorous growth. The plants we offer at
50c per dozen, postpaid— or $3.00 per hundred— assorted colors — are not rooted cuttings,
but strong, transplanted plants. They will begin to blossom and spread the day set out, and will soon cover the ground with a carpet of beautiful flowers. 50c Per Dozen, Postpaid — 10® for $3.00 By Express. Assorted Colors — Pink, Blue, Scarlet, Purple and White.
Zinnia (A Showy Bedding Plant)
A very showy bedding plant; flowers very double and are supported by stiff stems and are excellent for bouquets or decorations. In the garden they are beautiful on account of their continuous blooms, brilliant colors and varieties of shades, white, golden, yellow, scarlet, purpile and salmon. Ready for immediate delivery. 10c each, 12 for 75c — Delivered Free.
Verbena
perennial. The stalks are covered with panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used in vases in the winter. Lilac, White, Yellow, Separate or Assorted Colors — 15c Each — 12 for $1.50 — Postpaid. Delivered free. Ready for delivery February 1st.
Alaska Daisy Luther Burbank’s New Shasta
This grand large flowering Daisy originated with our friend, Luther Burbank. The flowers measure fully four inches across and have one or more rows of long, slender, snowy-white petals surrounding a small golden-yellow center or eye. As the extra large flowers come singly on a stiff, slender stem nearly two feet in length, they are especially useful as cut flowers to arrange in tall vases. Hardy as oak trees. Ready for delivery all the year round. 10c Each — 12 for $1.00 — Postpaid. Extra Large Plants by
Express — Each 15c — 12 for $1.50.
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Favorite Climbing Plants and Vines
Clematis
Beautiful blooming. Delicately Fragrant.
Universally admired for their quick growth, delicious fragrance and superb blooms. Perfectly hardy and easy to grow. Fine for ar- bors, pillars, trellises, rockwork, etc. Dig large, deep holes, spread roots well, and prune down the plants to one-half their height. Give plenty of water, fertilize with manure once a year, and prune off the tops in December for best results.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA, or Japanese Virgin’s Flower — A Beauti- ful Climber from Japan — that source of so many floral wonders.
The flowers are pure white and are borne in great clusters that fairly cover the plant, so. that it is a mass or sheet of fleecy white. The fragrance is delicious — resembling the English
Hawthorne blossom — and so subtle and penetrating that a large plant in bloom fills the air with its exquisite perfume. It begins to flower late in May and continues to bloom until late in fall. It will grow 15 to 20 feet in a season — it thrives equally well in sunshine and shade. Per plant 35c, postpaid; 12 for $3.00. MAD. EDUARD ANDRE — Of the Jackn^anii type. The nearest ap- proach to a bright red Clematis that has yet appeared. The very large flowers— usually six petals— are of a distinct and pleasing shade of carmine, and are produced in bewildering pro- fusion. Strong plants 60c each, postpaid CLEMATIS JACKMANII — Grand. The vivid green of its foliage brings out the immense masses of rich, velvety violet-purple flowers with an effect that no words can picture. Strong plants 60c each, postpaid.
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH — One of the best of the double white Clematis. Of vigorous habit. Very free producer of deliciously fragrant flowers. Strong plants 60c each, postpaid.
HENRY I.— The best large flowering, pure white Clematis. It is a vigorous grower and a free bloomer, producing a wealth of flowers constantly during the summer and early fall. Strong plants 60c each, postpaid.
MONTANA—In this variety we have the ideal Clematis for this State. The flowers are produced in spring in wonderful pro- fusion; they are about the size of a dollar arid are pure white. The vine is a rapid, rampant grower. Strong plants 60c each’ postpaid.
Cinnamon Vine
CINNAMON VINE — This beautiful climber possesses the rare qual- ity of emitting from its flower the delightful odor of cinna- mon, and is appropriately called the Cinnamon Vine. Perfectly hardy,. the stem dying down every autumn, but growing again so rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor early in the season. We furnish the large tubers for 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
On this and the next page you will find a list of the most beauti- ful, useful and popular varieties of climbing plants and vines. There are so many places where a pretty climber can be used to good ad- vantage. They add immensely to the beauty of a porch. They are always effective on a sidewall. Unsightly fences are transformed by pretty climbers into real beauty spots. And so with garages, sheds, etc. We grow an immense stock of climbing plants and vines and our prices are surprisingly low. ALL READY FOR IMMEDIATE DE- LIVERY.
Australian Pea Vine
One of the Prettiest and Most Graceful Ever-Blooming Vines to Be Found.
A rapid luxuriant grower. The Australian Pea Vine is a most de- sirable ornamental flowering vine for porches, around tall trees, fences or outbuildings; a very rapid grower; will cover a twenty-five foot trellis in a single season, and covers it very thickly; requires no ex- tra care, blooms the year round. The flowers are pea shaped, rosy lilac; the foliage and leaves are very fine, a great deal like smilax. Small plants 15c each, 12 for $1.58. Large plants 25c each, 12 for $2.58, postpaid.
Ampelopsis Veitchii
(BOSTON IVY)
One of the finest climbing plants. It grows rapidly and clings with- out assistance to the smoothest surfaces. A great protection to houses, as its leaves overlap each other like slates on a roof and ef- fectually prevent rain from penetrating the walls. In the summer its foliage is a fresh deep green, but in the fall it assurr.es the most gor- geous tints of scarlet, crimson and orange. Strong plants, 35c each, postpaid; $3.00 per dozen. Large plants SOc each postpaid; $5.00 per dozen.
Quinque Folia [ V CREEPER ]
In the fall the luxuriant foliage changes to a rich bronze. Small plants, 35c each, postpaid; $3.00 per dozen. Large plants 75c and $1.50, by express.
Bougainvillea
Regarded as the finest climbers in cultivation. They have at- tracted widespread attention. They are peculiarly formed flowers of a beautiful magenta color and are produced in wonderful profus- ion along the branches.. The small green leaves of the plant are of a beautiful bright olive green shade. This Bougainvillea should be given a southern exposure. Strong plants from 4-inch pots, 35c each, postpaid; from 5-inch pots, 50c each; from 6-inch pots, 75c each. Specimen plants $2.50 and $5.00 each.
Variegated Virginia Creeper
A grand novelty. Similar to Quinque Folia, except that the glossy green leaves have veins of a beautiful silver tinge, giving the leaves a most unique and attractive appearance. Strongly rooted plants 50c each, postpaid; 1-year-old plants, $1.00 each; 2-year-old plants $1.50 each, by express.
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Climbing Plants and
Vines
COBEA SCANDENS (Cup and Saucer Vine) — Dense, dark green foliage. Produces thousands of large white or blue blossoms during the flowering season. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
FICUS REPENS — A fine trailing or creeping vine. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
TRAILING FUSCHIA — An interesting climber. It is covered with handsome leaves, among which nestle small but pretty flowers of bright red and other colors. 15c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
HONEYSUCKLE — One of the most satisfactory of all climb- ers. Its abundant foliage, fragrant flowers, vigor of growth and immunity trom insects make it an ideal vine for porches. We offer the two best varieties, Aurea Reticulata and Chinese Evergreen — at 15c each, postpaid; $1.50 per dozen.
HOP VINE ROOTS — A common but very useful climber. 10c each, 50c per dozen, postpaid.
HOP VINE (Japanese) — Variegated or plain green. Very or- namental. Will make a growth of 35 feet in one year.
10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
IVY — One of the most useful of the climbing plants.
— Hardy English — Remains green all the year. Very use- ful for cemeteries as it flourishes in shady places where grass will not succeed. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, post- paid.
— Madeiriensis Variegated — The finest of the variegated Ivies. Foliage is mottled with creamy white. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
— Kenilworth — A rapid grower. The drooping sprays of ex- quisite foliage are thickly set with lovely little flowers. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
HARDY JASMINE — Two Varieties — Nudllorium and Officin- ate. The flowers of the Nudllorium are yellow — those of the Officinate pure white. Both varieties are very fra- grant. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen, postpaid.
KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thumbergiana) — The most rapid- growing vine in cultivation, attaining, after once being established, a height of 50 feet or more in one season. Its foliage is large, and furnishes dense shade; it bears small racerr,es of rosy -purple, pea-shaped blossoms to- ward the close of August. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, post- paid.
PASSIFLORA (Passion Vine)— A well known and very pop- ular climber.
— White — Tinted with lilac-light purple corolla. Small plants 25c each large plants 35c each, postpaid.
— Shell Pink — A dainty, exquisite shade. Large flowers and very handsome dark green foliage. Small plants 25c each, large plants 35c each, postpaid.
— Scarlet — Very bright. When in flower literally a blaze of fiery scarlet blossoms, which are set off in a never-to-be-forgotten way by the background of bright glossy green foliage. Small plants 25c each, large plants 35c each; postpaid.
— Cerise — A pleasing novelty. The flowers are of extra large size, of a beautiful cerise color. Small plants 25c each; large plants 35c each, postpaid.
PLUMBAGO — Fine for porches and summer houses. Large pure white flowers, 25c each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid Large plants 75c and $1.00 each bv express.
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS — Can be trained as a bush or climber. Beautiful sky-blue flowers. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen, postpaid. Large plants 75c and $1.50, by express.
SMILAX — Indispensable for decoration. Used by all professional florists. 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
SOLANUM — Potato Vine. A lovely climber, but can be pinched back to bush form. The star-shaped flowers are produced in enormous clusters. Color, pure white, with a violet tinge on back of petals. In blossom both summer and winter. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen postpaid.
TECOMA RADICANS— This free-blooming climber produces coppery yellow trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters. 35c each, $3.00 per dozen postpaid.
Australian Pea Vine — See Page 57
WISTARIA — This favorite vine in early spring is covered with great massive clusters, sometimes two feet long, of lovely white or blue pea-shaped flowers. May also be trained to grow in erect bush form.
— Blue — 35c each, postpaid. Large plants 50c, 75c and $1.50 each, by express.
— Pink Wistaria — Has beautiful pink flowers. Large grafted plants, $1.50 to $2.50 each, by express.
— White Wistaria — 35c each, postpaid. Large plants 50c, 75c and $1.50 each, by express.
— Pink and White Wistaria — A new variety with pink and white flowers. Large plants 75c and $1.50 each, by express.
WAX PLANT (Hoya Carnosa) — An elegant vine. Produces large clusters of double star-shaped flowers — the outer star being a delicate pink, and the center pure white. 35c and 50c each, post- paid.
MOONFLOWER — The most rapid-growing climber in existence. A wonderfully profuse bloomer— upwards of a thousand buds and flowers are frequently seen on a single vine.
— Pure White— The flowers, from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, are of a beautiful silvery or moon-like whiteness, and are delightfully per- fumed. They are open m greatest profusion in the evening and on cloudy days. A Moonflower vine, in full bloom on a moon- light evening in summer, is one of the most beautiful sights on earth. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
— Heavenly Blue — Habit of growth and flowering the same as the white variety. The color is an exquisite clear, satiny blue, with well defined crimson bars. We recom,mend planting the Blue Moonflower with the White, as the effect will be both novel and attractive. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
MINA LOBATA — Half Hardy Annual Climber. Orange-colored flow- ers, which are scarlet in the bud before opening. Grows 20 to 30 feet, blooms freely from base to top. 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
MUCKELBECKIA COMPLEXIA (Wire Vine) — Rapid-growing twining vine with dark wiry stems and tiny leaves. Sometimes called Maiden Hair Vine. Fine for covering fences, trees, arbors, etc., 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
SNAIL VINE (Sometimes known as Shell Vine) — A novel, quick-grow- ing climber. The flowers resemble a mammoth pea and have lavender cork-screw petals running from the center. The flowers are creamy-white blushed with pinkish lavender, with a lilac stripe around the corkscrew petal, making it very effective and one of the choicest climbers. These flowers are borne in clusters of 6 to 20 peas and during the entire summer and early fall the vines are covered with clusters of these beautiful blossoms. The foliage is light green. 35c each, postpaid, $3.00 per dozen. Large plants, by express, 50c each.
Snail Vine
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Plants for the California Garden
We have grouped on this page those plants that we have found
to be especially adapted to the California climate. Included are
both flowering and ornamental varieties, and the assortment is so
ACHYRANTHUS PLANTS— (Acumi- nata)— Fine for ribboning beds and making fancy designs in parks and lawns. Bronze-purple foliage, 10 to 14 inches high. Plants 50c per doz- en, postpaid; $3.50 per hundred.
ALTERNANTHERA— Bright foliaged plants. Dwarf plants for borders, rockeries and ornamental designs in lawns and parks. Three varie- ties: Aurea Nana — Bright yellow
foliage. Amoena Spectabilis— Crim- son, pink and bronze foliage. Rosa Nana — Rosy-crimson foliage. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 per hundred.
ANTIRRHINUM PLANTS — (Snap- dragon). Whether grown for cut- ting or for show in the garden, they are one of the most valuable flowers. Begin flowering early and continue until hard frost. Large — bright scarlet or delicate pink flow- ers. Plants 10c each; 75c per doz- en, postpaid.
CANTERBURY BELLS — Dwarf— A
new type, very small blue flowers and foliage, fine for pots, rockeries or borders. In bloom from early spring until late in the fall. Small plants from 3-inch pots, 25c each;
$2.00 per dozen, delivered free.
Large plants, 35c each; $3.00 per dozen; express collect.
CALLIOPSIS PLANTS— “California Sunbeams.”— Showy and beautiful free flowering plants. Bloom all season; excellent for cutting and massing. Very handsome yel- low flowers. Plants 10c each — $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
CHRYSANTHEMUM MARGUERITE— Mrs. F. Sander— Unlike any other Marguerite, its color is of the purest glistening white throughout; in size it frequently measures 5 inches across; the center of the flower is a mass of closely arranged fringed florets; these are surrounded or edged by the broad, shining white ray petals, forming a flower which resembles a bouquet of asters. 15c each; 12 for $1.50, postpaid.
CIGAR PLANTS — (Cuphea) — Beautiful for borders. The tiny cigar- shaped scarlet flowers are produced with unstinted liberality. Plants 50c per dozen, postpaid; $3.50 per hundred.
ECHEVERIA — Popularly known as “Hen and Chickens”. Plants 75c per dozen, postpaid; $4.00 per hundred.
EUPATORIUM PLANTS - (Ageratoids) — Produce minute white flowers in dense terminal heads. Fine for cutting. Plants 50c per dozen, postpaid; $3.50 per hundred.
GOLDEN FEATHER PLANTS — (Yellow Feverfew) — Indispensable for borders. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid; $2.00 per hundred.
GYPSOPHILA — (Baby’s Breath) — Pretty, free-flowering, elegant
plants, succeeding in any garden soil. Their misty white pani- cles of bloom are largely used for mixing with other cut flow- ers. Plants 15c each; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
HELIOTROPE PLANTS — General Favorite. Delightfully fragrant
flowers. Pure white, dark purple, lavender. An old-fashioned flower, and an old-fashioned favorite. 10c per plant; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
HILLS OF SNOW — (Snowball Hydrangea) is a grand addition to the summer-blooming, hardy shrubs. One of its good points is that it comes into bloom just at a time when there is a scarcity of white flowers. Its habit is much like the common Hydrangea, but the blooms are white as the driven snow and blooms long and beautiful. No hardy shrub can compare with this grand novel- ty for freedom of bloom, duration of flower, or beautiful white blossoms as a cut flower. Plants 35c each, delivered free. Large plants $1.00 each, by express.
HYDRANGEA PLANTS—
— Hortensis — Prolific bloomer, producing immense balls of shell- pink flowers. Small plants 35c each, postpaid. Large plants for use for center of lawns or in larger beds for immediate results, 50c, $1.00, $1.50 to $5.00 by freight or express.
— Variegata — Green leaves, mottled with white and red. Delicate pink flowers. Fine for center pieces. Small plants 35c each. Large plants 75c each, postpaid.
—Thomas Hogg — A pure white variety. Small plants 35c each. Large plants 50c each, postpaid.
JAPANESE LOTUS — A splendid plant for pot decoration, and es- pecially for window boxes and hanging baskets. On account of its long, drooping sprays it resembles closely the Asparagus Sprengerii. Very handsome sea green foliage and at times cov- ered with beautiful scarlet flowers. Very hardy. Plants from 3- inch pots 25c each; $2.00 per dozen, delivered free. Large plants 35c each; $3.00 per dozen, by express.
LOBELIA—
— Dwarf — For edgings, beds, baskets and pots there is nothing better. Pretty dark blue flowers. Graceful foliage. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid — $2.50 per hundred.
— Double Dwarf— An intense blue Lobelia. More showy than single variety and very easy to grow. Thick, abundant foliage. Plants 10c each, 12 for $1.00, postpaid.
— Trailing — Light blue flowers. Fine for hanging baskets. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid, $2.00 per 100.
LANTANA PLANTS — Constant bloomers. Very easily grown in any climate, soil or situation. Produce verbena-like clusters of flowers in bright orange — pink with mottled centers — lavender with orange centers — and blue. Plants 10c each; $1.00 per dozen postpaid.
complete that you will have no trouble in selecting plants for
border use, for beds, for hanging baskets, for window boxes, for
indoor growing, and for all purposes. Ready for Immediate Delivery.
LAVENDER PLANTS — Blue. A hardy shrub well known and es- teemed for its delicious fragrance. Flowers borne on long sten%s, the stems are used for fancy work, the flowers are dried and used in sa- chet bags. Plants 15c each. Large plants 25c each, postpaid.
LEOPARD PLANT — (Farfugium Grande) — A wonderful plant on the porch, in the parlor, or anywhere almost. Very handsome and strik- ing. as pretty an ornament as a vase of beautiful flowers. Price of small plants, 35c each, $3.00 per dozen, postpaid. Large plants 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each, by express.
MARGUERITE CARNATION— A well- known favorite. The most abund- ant bloomer of all California. It grows easily everywhere — both in sandy soil and heavy loam. Assort- ed colors. Plants 50c per dozen postpaid. $3.00 per hundred.
SEA PINK — (Amaria) — Very dwarf. Requires no trimming. Very pretty edging plants. A mass of rosv-pink bloom throughout the spring and summer. Plants 35c per , dozen postpaid.
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM — Dwarf trailers of great beauty. Bright rose flowers— dark green foliage. Plants 50c per dozen postpaid; $2.50 per hundred.
MARGUERITE — The Marguerite is one of the showiest of plants; requires less care than any plant grown. Superb for solid beds, clumps and hedges.
— White — Well-known free-blooming plants. When planted in masses with Geraniums, Salvias and Cannas, the display is nothing short of magnificent. Plants 15c each, postpaid; $1.00 per dozen.
— Yellow — A rich, beautiful color. Same habit as the White Mar- guerite. Plants 15c each, postpaid; $1.00 per dozen.
— Blue — Elegant. Grows to a height of 18 inches. When planted together, the three varieties make a sight that is beyond the power of printers’ ink to describe. Plants 15c each postpaid; $1.00 per dozen.
— Improved White Marguerite (Coronation) — Flowers large and beau- tiful. Plants 15c each postpaid; $1.00 per dozen.
PENTSTEMON — Garden perennials, producing Foxglove-like flowers of various brilliant colors. For bedding they rival Phloxes, Pe- tunias, etc. Plants 10c each; 75c per dozen, postpaid.
SAGE — Variegated — For borders. Plants 75c per dozen, postpaid; $4.00 per hundred.
SALVIA— (Splendens) — The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, bears long spikes of flowers in great profusion during the entire season. Scarlet flowers. Plants 10c each; 50c per dozen postpaid.
— Bonfire — Brilliant scarlet flowers. Finest for bedding. Plants 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
— Auzurea Grandiflora — A Rocky Mountain species. Pretty sky biue flowers. Plants 10c each — 75c per dozen, postpaid.
— Splendens-Rosea — Deep rose-pink flowers. In bloom all sum- mer and well into the fall. Plants 10c each — 75c per dozen, post- paid.
SANTOLINA — A low-growing plant of gray color, very largely used for edging and ribbon work; trims well and has a narrow leaf; a half-hardy perennial. Plants 35c per dozen postpaid; $2.50 per hundred.
STEVIA — (Serata) — Produces a multitude of fragrant pure white flowers on long stems. Fine for cutting — especially desirable to use with Chrysanthemums. Plants 15c each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
STOCK (Gilliflower) — One of the most popular flowers for bedding for brilliancy and diversity of color, fragrance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. Assorted colors. Assorted, 35c per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 per hundred. Separate colors, 50c per dozen; $3.00 per hundred.
— Flesh Colored Double Flowering Stocks — Have immense trusses, borne on long stems. One of the prettiest varieties for cut flowers. 50c per dozen, postpaid.
SWAINSONA — (Galefolia Alba) — Pure white flowers, produced in sprays of from 12 to 20. 15c per plant; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
— Rosea — Exquisite pink flowers. 15c per plant; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
THYME — Variegated. Excellent for edgings. Plants 35c per dozen, postpaid; $2.50 per hundred.
TRITOMA — (Red Hot Poker) — The ever-blooming flame flower. In bloom fron*4 August to November, with spikes from 3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom of a rich orange-scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted singly in the border or in masses. Plants 25c each; $2.50 per dozen, postpaid.
WALL FLOWER — Well known and popular old fashioned flower. Fragrant flowers. 50c per dozen, postpaid; $3.00 per hundred.
WANDERING JEW — Three varieties: 1. — Green foliage striped with
white. 2 — Plain green foliage. 3 — Green foliage with purplish red stripes. Plants 50c per dozen, postpaid; $3.00 per hundred.
Chrysanthemum Marguerite
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Prettiest and. Best of All the Ferns
Whitmanii Fern
Ready for Delivery the Year Around— and we guarantee them to arrive in good growing condition. A few pretty fern baskets about the home adds a distinction and beauty that delights those who live in the home and never fails to suggest refinement and good taste to visitors. Purchaser pays transportation on express shipments.
Asparagus Phimosis
LACE FERN. This graceful Asparagus has foliage finer and more delicate than that of any other Fern, and lasts for weeks after being cut. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any condition.
CHOICE f From 2-inch pots, 15c each, postpaid.
PT ANTS From 4-inch pots, 25c each, by express.
PLAIN to [ From 6-inch pots, 75c each, by express.
Asparagus Sprengerii
EMERALD FEATHER FERN— A most desirable new species; es- pecially useful to grow as a plant for decorative purposes, or for planting in suspended baskets. The feathery sprays are frequently four feet long, and of a rich shade of green.
CHOICE f From 2-inch pots, 15c each, postpaid.
Pf amtq ' ^rom ^-inch pots, 25c each, by express.
r LAIN lb ^ Frorr4 6-inch pots, 75c each, by express.
Boston Fern
NEPHROLEPSIS BOSTONIENSIS — One of the finest and best Ferns for growing in pots, vases and baskets. It grows strongly, and will thrive and improve under ordinary house care. The fronds droop and arch gracefully over the edge of a pot or basket, and, as it is a very rapid grower, it is not long before they reach the floor from an ordinary parlor table.
Compare our prices with any others, and it will not take you long to realize that we sell at one-half of what others charge. CHOICE fFrom 2-inch pots, 15c each, postpaid.
PI A ntc From 4-inch pots, 25c each, by express.
* LANTS From 6-inch pots, 50c each, by express.
Five-finger Fern
A Well-Known and Very Charming Fern.
CHOICE fFrom 2-inch pots, 15c each, postpaid. pi a ntc From 4-inch pots, 25c each, by express.
PLANTS ^ From 6-inch pots, 75c each, by express.
Grand Sword Fern
NEPHROLEPSIS EXALTATA — This handsome Fern produces long and extremely graceful, narrow fronds, and is well adapted (or house culture. It is wonderfully healthy and grows thriftily with- out petting or nursing, and is largely used in partly shaded places in the garden and rockeries.
CHOICE f From 2-ineh pots, 15c each, postpaid.
PT ANTS From 4-inch pots, 25c each, by express. rLANia | prom 6-inch pots, 50c each, by express.
Japanese Fern Ball
These unique and handsome ornaments are made in Japan from a special variety of mountain Fern growing in that country. They require no potting or soil, and if kept warm and moist will soon be covered with a thick growth of lovely emerald green fronds. Choice plants 75c each, by express.
Ferns for Fern Dishes
Assorted Varieties. We have many beautiful varieties that we grow especially for this purpose, ready all the year round, in small pots. These can be planted in fern dishes at any time. We will_ send you a beautiful assortment that will be very effective. Individual plants can be transplanted into larger pots, and will make beautiful house plants.
Price 15c each, postpaid; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid.
By express 10c each; $1.00 per dozen.
Fern Ball
Woodwardia Fern
One of the strongest tall-growing Ferns known up to the present time. Grows to a height of from 4 to 8 feet. In partly shaded corners there is nothing that is more pleasing to the eye than to see a large, beautiful fern, with its long, wavy green fronds, 6 to 12 inches wide, and from 4 to 8 feet long, growing in your own gar- den as freely as they grow in canyons and among the wild tim- bers in the woods. Our stock of Woodwardia Ferns this year is the finest we have ever had. Two years ago we gathered a large number of these plants, and we are offering strong-rooted plants for 25c and 50c. Purchaser to pay transportation.
Whitmanii
THE NEW OSTRICH PLUME FERN— This grand new intro- duction is the most beautiful of the Ostrich Plume Ferns. The graceful, feathery fronds grow in the most luxuriant manner — the pinnae subdividing, making miniature fronds, which are superim- posed on the main fronds, and look as if two and even three were condensed in one.
CHOICE f From 2-inch pots, 15c each, postpaid.
ANT<?"i From 4-inch pots, 25c each, by express.
PLAiNl3|prom 6_jncjj pots, 75c each, by express.
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Bulbs for Spring and Summer Planting
Ready for Immediate Delivery
Bulb flowers are among the most beautiful. They are easy to grow, require little attention, and never fail to make a brilliant showing when in bloom. Our bulbs are all this year’s stock, large, mature, “full of life”, and sure to delight every home gardener who plants them. Include some of these choice bulbs with your first order.
Make Grand Reds and are
GLADIOLI-
'Invaluable for Cutting
-America — The most beautiful and the most useful Gladiola yet introduced. One of the freest blooming variety known. Grown extensively by all florists and nursery- men. The color is a dainty soft lavender pink, tips of petals being lighter, same as seen in the most exquisite Cattleya Or- chids. Flowers last a week or more in water. Selected bulbs 10c each, 4 for 25c, 50c dozen, postpaid.
-Mrs. Frames King — Giant flowering. An- other variety grown extensively by flor- ists and nurserymen — color, flamingo-pink, blazed with red and most effective in day- light and under artificial light. It is ideal for table, store or parlor decorations. A very free bloomer. Selected blubs 10c each, 4 for 25c; 50c dozen, postpaid.
-Rochester White— A pure white Gladiolus, in reality white all over clear to the throat, in fact the anthers and pollen are white. The flowers are large, of fine sub- stance and on long, straight spikes, 6 to 8 blossoms being open at one time; rich green foliage and a healthy grower. Se- lected bulbs 25c each, $2.50 per dozen, post- paid.
-Gladiolus in Light Colors — Strong blooming bulbs 5c each, 50c per dozen, $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
-Giant Flowering White Gladiolus — Strong blooming bulbs 20c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
— Halley — A large elegant flower of salmon- pink tinged rose; the lower petals have a cream blotch with a stripe of bright red through the center. Selected bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
— Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Special Mixture — All colors. Bulbs medium size. Guaranteed to bloom. 12 for 25c, $1.50 per 100, postpaid
— Niagara — Immense flowers, often 4}4 inches across, color soft primrose-yellow, slightly tinged rose-pink in throat, penciled with carmine on two lower petals. Selected bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
— Panama — A grand new seedling of America, which it resembles, but is of deeper pink, flowers very large and spikes long. Se- lected bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, post- paid.
— Pink Gladiolus — All the different shades.
Strong blooming bulbs 5c each, 50c per
dozen, $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
— Pink Perfection — A glorious new foreign va- riety that has received awards of merit both in England and Holland. Flowers of an immense size on a tall, straight well- filled spike; color lovely rose-pink. Se- lected bulbs 25c each, $2.50 per dozen, post- paid. German Iris
— Gladiolus in a Rainbow Mixture— White, pink, light red and all the other soft, pretty colors. The grandest collection ever offered at a nominal price. 5c each, 50c per dozen, $3.00 per 100, postpaid.
—Striped and Variegated Gladiolus — strong blooming bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
AGAPANTHUS UMBELLEATAS — For centerpieces for the lawn the Agapanthus cannot be excelled. In a season it grows 2J4 feet high and carries from 100 to 150 spikes of sky-blue Fuchsia- like flowers. The foliage is somewhat like Amaryllis; it never dies and is in bloom nearly all the year round. 25c each, $2.50 per dozen.
AGAPANTHUS ALBA — Same as above, only pure white flowers. 25c each — $2.50 per dozen. If sent by mail add 5c each for postage. Plant from October to April.
AMARYLLIS—
—Belladonna Major — A summer blooming variety of extreme beauty. The spikes grow from 2 to 3 feet high, each carrying from 6 to 12 beautiful silvery-pink sweet-scented lilies. Should be planted
early. Mammoth bulbs 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. Small bulbs 15c each, $1.00 per dozen. If ordered by mail add 5c each for post- age.
— Belladonna Minor — An autumn or late blooming variety. Very beautiful. Comes in bloom when all other varieties of Amaryllis and summer blooming flowers have ceased to bloom. The spikes grow from 2 to 3 feet high, each carrying from 6 to 10 flowers of sweet-scented lilies. The tip of each flower is a dark shell pink. The throat is a very delicate silver pink. Mammoth bulbs 25c each, $2.50 per dozen. If ordered by mail, add 5c each for postage. Plant Amaryllis from September to March.
— Johnsonii or Bermuda Spice Lily — A grand variety, producing extra large wine-red flowers with a white stripe running down each petal. Mammoth bulbs 50c each, $5.00 per dozen. If to be sent by n^ail add 5c each for postage. Plant from February to April.
BEGONIAS (Tuberous Rooted) — This charming class of Begonias is perhaps the handsomest of all flowering Begonias, and make very beautiful house plants if planted early in pots. Plant from February to May. Double flowering bulbs 15c each, 12 for $1.00 postpaid. Single flowering bulbs 10c each, 12 for 75c, postpaid.
DOUBLE TUBEROSES — We all love its massive spikes — its thick, waxen blooms of rich, creamy whiteness — and its deep, delicious fragrance. For open ground culture, plant about the middle of May. Give them rich soil, in full sun and keep free from weeds, and they will bloom finely. Selected bulbs 50c per doz- en, 100 for $2.50, postpaid. Plant from January to July.
BLEEDING HEART — The beautiful lyre flower — one of the most ornamental of spring flowering plants, with elegant green foli- age and long, drooping racemes of heart-shaped flowers. Per- fectly hardy. They only require to be planted where they are to remain. If potted in November, left outside till they have formed many roots, then brought into a gentle heat, they may be had in flower in February or March. Plant from No- vember to April. Roots 25c each, 12 for $2.50, postpaid.
CYPERUS PAPYRUS — This is the true Egyptian Paper Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks the first paper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, and support at the top a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely in shallow water with rich soil, and makes a splendid companion for flowering aquatics. It will flourish and make a fine clump in the garden with no more water than Cannas require to make them do well. Small roots 50c ea. postpaid. Large roots 75c and $1.50 ea>., by express
CINNAMON VINE— A very pretty vine to train around the win- dow or on a trellis. In mid-summer the plant is covered with brilliant glossy foliage and an abundance of fragrant flowers. Plant from January to June. Large roots 10c each, 12 for $1.00, postpaid.
CYCLAMEN — Noted for richly colored, fragrant flowers and beauti- fully variegated foliage. Plant tronq August to March. 15c each,
12 for $1.50, postpaid.
CALADIUM — The Caladium is a magnififeent ornamental foliage plant for the lawn and garden. Its apron-like leaves are fre- quently 3 feet long and 2 feet wide. 25c each, 12 for $2.25, post- paid. Plant from January to June.
GERMAN IRIS — The true “Fleur-de-Lis,” the national flower of France. They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, grow and bloom luxuriantly, particularly if plentifully supplied with water or if planted in moist situations, as on banks of ponds, etc.. Plants well established produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom, deliciously fragrant and fine for cutting. In beauty the flowers rival the finest Orchids, colors ranging through richest yellows, intense purples, delicate blues, soft mauves, beautiful claret reds, white, primrose and bronzes of every imaginable shade. As- sorted colors only 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. Plant from January to March.
JAPANESE IRIS — Perfectly hardy. Wonderfully beautiful. Attrac- tively colored. The newer varieties of this King of Iris, intro- duced from Japan, are marvels of beauty and stateliness. Many of the varieties rival the Orchid in point of beauty and fan- tastic shapes. They commence blooming in June and continue to bloom for 5 or 6 weeks. Many of the flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Assorted colors 25c each, 12 for $2.50. postpaid. Plant from January to March.
MONTBRETIA — An old-time favorite. A summer flowering bulb, bearing bright colored flowers on long, graceful spikes; foliage is long and graceful, and resembles that of the Gladiolus. Val- uable for cutting and makes a beautiful display in a clump on the lawn or for borders. Large bulbs 12 for 20c, 100 for $1.00, postpaid .
CHOICEST CALLA LILIES-
— True Yellow Calla — This rare and beautiful novelty is entirely dis- tinct and unlike all other forms of yellow Callas. It has the same habit of growth as the white variety. Price 35c each, post- paid.
— Spotted Leaf Calla — An exceedingly pretty and curious plant; pure white, dark-throated flowers. Rich green leaves, spotted all over with white. Grows and blooms freely either in the house or garden. Large bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
— White Calla, or Lily of the Nile — White flowers, pure as drifted snow. Large bulbs 10c each, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid.
Plant Calla Lilies from August to March.
SPIREA JAPONICA — A garden gem. Its foliage and flowers combine to make it one of the finest gems for winter and spring decora- tions in the house or conservatory. Selected roots with plenty of white flowering spikes 25c each, 12 for $2.50 postpaid. Pink flowering, 50c each, 12 for $5.00, postpaid.
LILY OF THE VALLEY — No flower is more highly prized than this. Its graceful, waxen bells are filled to overflowing with the most delicious perlume, and set among its own glossy green leaves it is indeed the gem of the garden. Plant Lily of the Valley from December to April. 12 large bulbs for 35c; 10® large bulbs for $2.00, postpaid.
CYCLAMEN — The Cyclamen is noted for its richly colored, fragrant flowers and beautifully variegated foliage. Selected bulbs 20c
each, 12 for $2.00, postpaid.
MADEIRA VINE — The old favorite Climbing Mignonette, produces thick, glossy leaves and long hanging stems of feathery white flowers, which are strongly and delightfully perfumed. Plant from January to June. Roots Sc each, 12 for 25c, postpaid.
PAEONIES make a gorgeous display when planted in beds on the lawn or planted singly along a walk or herbaecceous border. The roots should be placed so that the crown is. covered with two inches of soil. Choice double-flowering varieties pure white, crimson and rose pink, 25c each, 12 for $2.50. If sent by mail add 10c each for postage. Plant October to June.
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Double Tulips
Bulbs For Fall Planting
ANEMONE (Japanese Windflower) — Very ornamental hardy perennials, producing beautifully colored flowers in spring and summer. Very effective in beds. Plant from September to February.
Single Flowering Choice Mixed Colors. 12 for 15c — 100 for 75c, postpaid.
Double Flowering Choice Mixed Colors. 12 for 20c — 100 for $1.00, postpaid.
NARCISSUS — The airy grace and refined beauty of the Narcissus is not sur- passed and is hardly equalled among flowers.
— Grand Monarch — Broad white perianth with primrose cup. Choice bulbs 12 for 45c; 100 for $3.00, postpaid.
— Grand Soleil D’Or — A rich clear yel- low narcissus with orange cup. Choice bulbs, 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.00, postpaid.
— Poeticus — The “Pheasant’s Eye” or “Poets’ Narcissus.” Pure white flowers with orange cup, edged with crimson. Choice bulbs, 12 for 20c; 100 for $1.50,
postpaid.
— Paper White Narcissus — Pure snow- white flowers. Choice bulbs 12 for 35c; 100 for $2.00, postpaid.
— Poeticus Omatus — The improved “Poeti- cus.” Saffron cup, tinged with rosy scarlet. Choice bulbs 12 for 20c; 100 for $1.00, postpaid.
HYACINTHS — One of the most beautiful and popular of spring-flowering plants for indoors and outdoors.
Double
Color Per Doz. Per 100
Red 60 $4.00
White 60 4.00
Blue 60 4.00
Purple 60 4.00
Pink 60 4.00
Yellow 65 4.50
Mixed 55 4.00
Single
Color Per Doz. Per 100
Red 55 $4.00
White 55 4.00
Blue 55 4.00
Purple 55 4.00
Pink 55 4.00
Yellow 60 4.00
Mixed 50 3.50
HYACINTHS — Improved Early Roman — Roman Hyacinths afford a continuous supply of bloom from early winter until late in the spring. Pure white, rose pink, light blue, 12 for 75c, or 100 for $5.50, postpaid.
IRIS, ENGLISH—
— Mont Blanc — Pure white; very large. Finest white English Iris known. Large bulbs 35c per 12; 100 for $2.50, postpaid.
— Queen of the Blues — Light blue. Large bulbs 40c per 12; 100 for $2.50, postpaid.
— Queen Victoria — Dark blue. Large bulbs 40c per 12; 100 for $2.50, postpaid.
— Mixed Varieties — Large bulbs 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.50, postpaid.
HR1S, Spanish — Earlier than the English Iris, and also smaller. However, it is very popular and we sell great quantities of bulbs each year. Used largely for low hedge-like borders, and for planting in masses.
CHINESE SACRED LILY or ORIENTAL NARCISSUS (“The Water Fairy Flower”)— Large bulbs from China 15c <\a-ch, 12 for $1.50, postpaid. Plant from September to February.
TULIPS— Universal favorites. Easy to grow. Plant the bulbs as early as possible and about 4 to 6 inches apart. Water spar- ingly during winter, but give plenty as the buds develop and for several weeks after flowering.
— Single Tulips — All our Tulip bulbs are imported from Holland. This assortment includes the very brightest and most beautiful of sorts, including late novelties. Mixed colors, 12 for 20c, 100 for $1.25 postpaid.
— Double Tulips — This double Tulip assortment is made up especial- ly for us by our bulb growers in Holland and includes the very showiest and choicest of varieties ever offered. You will be de- lighted when the 'bulbs grow and bloom. Mixed colors, 12 for 20c, 100 for $1.50, postpaid.
— Sapho — Bronze. Large flowers. Large bulbs 12 for 25c; 100 for
$1.50, postpaid.
— Belle Chinoise — Pure yellow. Large bulbs 12 for 15c; 100 for 75c, postpaid.
— Blanche Superbe — Pure white, 12 for 15c, 100 for 75c, postpaid.
— Lilaceus — Light blue. Large bulbs 12 for 15c, 100 for 75c.
— Darling — Dark blue. Large bulbs 12 for 15c, 100 for $1.00, postpaid.
— Mixed Assorted Varieties — 12 for 15c; 100 for 75c, postpaid.
GIANT CROCUS — The Crocus is one of the first flowers of the Spring, and one of the best for blooming in the house during the winter. Half a dozen bulbs may be planted in a pot, and will make a pretty show. For garden culture plant the bulb two inches deep and two or three inches apart. They bloom splendidly when planted on the lawn among the grass. Extra large striped, extra large blue, extra large white, gorgeous mammoth Yellow, 12 bulbs for 10c; 100 bulbs for 60c, postpaid.
— Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s Special Crocus Mixture — Containing a selec- tion of the very choicest varieties. Large bulbs, 12 for 10c, 36 for 25c, 100 for 60c, postpaid.
FREESIAS —
— The Purity — No description can do adequate justice to this beau- tiful plant. The flowers are two inches long and about the same in width, shaped like a miniature Gladiola, and borne in clusters of six to ten on depressed horizontal scapes. The flower is pure white. The perfume is delicious, being a mixture of Mignonette, Violet and Jasmine. Extra large bulbs 12 for 25c, 100 for $1.50, postpaid.
— Refracta Alba — A beautiful Freesia with yellow blotches on petals.
Large bulbs 12 for 15c, 100 for $1.00, postpaid.
DAFFODILS—
— Golden Spur — The flowers of the Golden Spur are extra large, bold and of a rich yellow; foliage is very broad and striking. It is of unusually robust habit, and unsurpassed for gardens, pots and forcing. 12 for 50c, 106 for $2.50 postpaid.
— Sir Watk;n — or Welsh Giant Daffodil, produces extra long stems and extra long yellow flowers. 12 for 50c, 106 for $2.50, postpaid.
— Alba Plena Odorato — The double white Poet’s Daffodil. Snow
white. Gardenia-like flowers. Exquisitely scented. Choice Bulbs,12 for 20c, 100 for $1.25, postpaid.
— Trumpet Major — A large yellow favorite. Flowers are very uni- form in size. Choice Bulbs 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00, postpaid.
— Von Zion — Golden yellow. Extra large double flowers with very long stems. Very fine for forcing or bedding. Choice bulbs 12 for 50c; 100 for $2.50, postpaid.
— Emperor — A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose; trumpet rich golden yellow. Should be largely grown in flower beds, borders or naturalized in grass; it is one of the finest Daffo- dils in cultivation and much prized for cutting. Selected bulbs 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00, postpaid.
— Empress — Perianth snow white, trun\pet rich yellow, serrated and flanged at the edge, large in outline, and of rare beauty for cutting. Selected bulbs 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00, postpaid.
JONQUILS — Plant from September to January.
— Double — Deep yellow, 35c per dozen, $2.50 per 100, postpaid.
— Single — Rich yellow, 15c per dozen, $1.50 per 100, postpaid.
— Gampernelle — Extra large yellow flowers, with long stems, 25c per dozen, $1.25 per 100, postpaid.
—Parrot or Dragon Tulips— Flowers more fantastic or picturesque than those of the Parrot Tulip would be hard to find. They are six, seven and eight inches across, with petals toothed, horned, twisted and waved— now loosely incurved, now spread flatly out like a star. Chas. C. Navlet Co.’s mixture of all colors 12 for 20c, 100 for $1.25, postpaid.
TULIPS, DARWIN — May Flowering —
— Bouton D’or (Golden Beauty) — A beautiful yellow Easter flowering Tulip. Rich buttery-yellow cup-shaped flowers. The anthers are black and make a striking contrast with the yellow when the blooms are fully expanded. Large bulbs 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00, postpaid.
— Gesneariana Spathulata — A superb red Tulip of strong yet grace- ful growth and bearing very large flowers of an intense brilliant crimson-scarlet with glittering blue-black center. No words or picture can begin to do this Tulip justice. It should be planted in generous quantity. There are a number of inferior types of this Tulip. The variety Spathulata is the finest of all. 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00, postpaid .
— Gesneriana Lutea — A splendid companion to the red Gesner, being a beautiful, clear, bright golden-yellow. Larger flowering with long stems. Large bulbs 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00, postpaid.
— Kaiser Kroon — A striking bright red Tulip, margined golden-yel- low. Extra large and fine. Large bulbs 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00, postpaid.
— La Candeur (Parisian White) — Best late white. The pure white changes to silverv pink. Beautiful goblet form. Large bulbs 12 for 35c, 100 for $2.00, postpaid,
— Special Mixture — Our special Tulip Mixture contains some of the above named sorts as well as other select varieties, and is made up for us in Holland. Large bulbs 12 for 30c, 100 for $1.75, post- paid.
JAPANESE LILIES—
— Lillium Auratum — The gold-rayed lily of Japan. The immense flowers — white thickly dotted with crimson and beautified with a wide golden yellow band running through the center of each petal — measure nearly a foot in width, and are borne in great clusters. Extra large bulbs 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
— Lillium Album — Snow-white lily with very fragrant flowers. Extra large bulbs 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
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— Lillium Rubrum — Magnificent. White flowers are spotted with red and have a deep rose band running through the center of each petal. Extra large bulbs 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, postpaid.
BERMUDA EASTER LILY (Lillium Harrissi)— The flowers are de- lightfully fragrant, pure waxy-white, of great substance, and if cut as soon as they are open, or partially open, they can be kept for two weeks. If planted early will bloom in the sum- mer. Plant from October to March. Extra large bulbs 15c each, 12 for $1.50, postpaid.
TIGER LILY (Lillium Tigrinum) — The grandest of the Tiger Lilies. Produces extremely large pyramids of flowers, orange-red, spotted with black. Very showy. Plant above Lilies from Oc- tober to March. Large bulbs 15c each, $1.50 per dozen, post- paid.
WATSONIA — A beautiful white flower tinged with delicate lilac. Blooms early in the spring. Bulbs, 12 for 75c, 100 for $5.00, post- paid. Plant September to January.
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Insecticides, Fungicides, Fertilizers, Etc.
WHY PULL WEEDS? USE “HERBICIDE”
The everlasting job of pulling weeds is only too well known by every owner of a country home.
Pulling weeds removes the tops only, and these re-appear a few days later.
Destroy the roots and this will be impossible. One application of “Herbicide” does the trick. One gallon makes forty with water.
Saves many times its cost in saving of time alone, and is be- ing used by the leading cemeteries, parks, cities and estates in the United States and Canada.
PRICES ON “HERBICIDE”
Size Price
Quart $ .75
1 Gallon 2.25
Size Price
5-Gallon Can 7.50
25-Gallon Barrel 27.50
Purchaser to pay transportation
Puma I inuirl For spraying soft bodied insects,
INICO-rume uquia Aphis, Thrips, etc., one to two
teaspoonfuls of the liquid to each gallon of water. For more stub- born plant lice on hardy plants, three or four teaspoonfuls to each gallon of water.
% lb. cans 75c. 1 lb. cans $2.00.
I I aum rjraccino Some kind of fertilizer is necessary in
1 I/l casing lawns. Our lawn dressing will invigor-
: ate the growth and keep it a dark green color. Two applications a j year are necessary. Use about one and one-half pounds to one 1 hundred square feet.
i 10 pounds 50c; 25 pounds $1.00; 50 pounds $2.00
I HpIIphnrP For kill;ng caterpillars and other pests of this
* c nature. Is a poison and very deadly to in-
sects, but not to people. 25c per pkg.
T r.karrn Qf The most economical way of using to-
lODaCCO Oiems bacco as an insecticide, sure death to
green and black fly and similar garden peats. Dilute with medium warm water and spray the plants thoroughly. 10c per pound; if wanted by mail add 6c per pound postage. Write for prices m lars er quantities.
Oil ^oan Dissolved with water makes a plant
vvnaie uu ooap— spray that cannot be beat_ Hpouse
plants and palms should be sprayed or sponged at least once a month to assure health and precaution against scale.
. 1 -pound can 20c If wanted by mail add 6c per pound postage.
Write for prices in larger quantities.
1 Vaporite is for soil applications, not for
, ^ . leaves of the plant. It should be distributed
and not put in masses on the roots. When it is mixed with the moist soil it gives off a vapor. This vapor kills all such under- ground insects as wireworms, ants, thrips, borers, slugs and root aphis.
25c. per pound can. If wanted by mail add 6c postage. Write for prices in larger quantities.
Buhach or Persian Insect Powder— £0nste "fLctil-e
powders for killing all kinds of insects; non-poisonous to everything except bugs; owing to its fineness it penetrates the breathing pores and causes instant suffocation 10c 1 ounce, 25c % pound- 80 cents pound, by express.
Wire Hanging Baskets
Strongly Made of Good Heavy Wire
Each Doz.
9 in. diameter 20c $2.00
10 in. diameter 25c 2.50
12 in. diameter 30c 3.00
14 in. diameter 60c 5.00
These baskets filled with beau- tiful ferns, etc., make unsurpassed home decorations.
“READEANA” PROTECTS YOUR FLOWERS
To destroy insects on flowers and shrubbery is one thing, but to do it without injuring the flowers or foliage is quite another.
“Readeana” was marketed to fill this long-felt want and is be- ing used with great success by many of the leading flower growers in the country.
It has a refreshing effect on the flowers and foliage, and may be heavily diluted with water.
READEANA”
Price
PRICES ON
Size Price
8 ounce $ .50
Pint 75
Quart 1.35
Size
J4 Gallon 2.50
Gallon 4.75
*~i 1, Sure death to Gophers, Squirrels, Rats and Mice,
uopnergo Full directions on each can.
^2 pound can 25c. 1 pound can 50c.
Write for prices on larger quantities.
C | 1 Use no other if you wish results; prevents and
OUIpOUir cures mildew on peas, roses, grapes, etc. Per
pound 10 cents, 100 pounds $4.50.
Aveanatp _£ I The mosl: effective of all insecticides
ruacllalc Ol LcaU for spraying purposes. Especially
adapted for use on tender plants and foliage. This can be success- fully used to suppress leaf-eating insects. Use in proportion of 2 to 3 pounds Arsenate of Lead to 50 gallons of water, or 2 to 4 pounds of Lead to 100 gallons of water if a weaker solution is desired. You can judge best of the strength to be used by your local condi- tions and uses. Price, 1 pound 45 cents, 5 pounds $1.85.
Bordeaux Mixture
The most popular fungicide on the market, curing and preventing blight, black rot, rust, scab and all diseases of vegetables and fruit. One gallon diluted with 49 parts water makes a most ef- fective sprav. One pound 35 cents; 10 pounds $1.85.
Confidently recommended where a highly nitrogenous fertilizer is re-
Pure Dried Blood-
quired. 100 pounds $5.00.
r\(- Q/vdn Valuable solely for the nitrogen it con
IvlIXalC! Ol dUUo . tains. It is chiefly a stimulant, used in addition to other fertilizers. It is quick in action and hastens crops to maturity, being extremely soluable it is easily applied after the plants are above ground at the rate of 100 to 500 pounds per acre. 100 pounds $5.00.
Flower Pots
inch, |
4 for 10c |
Dozen $ .25 |
inch, |
3 forlOc |
$ .30 |
inch, |
5c each |
40 |
inch. |
5c each |
50 |
inch, |
10c each |
75 |
inch, |
2 for 25c |
1.00 |
inch, |
15c ea-ch |
1.50 |
inch, |
20c each |
2.00 |
inch, |
45c each |
4.50 |
inch, |
75c each |
7.50 |
inch, |
$1.50 each |
15.00 |
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Saucers
Dozen
3 inch, 4 for 10c $ .25
4 inch, 3 for 10c 35
5 inch, 5c each 50
6 inch, 2 for 15c 75
7 inch, 10c each 1.00
8 inch, 2 for 25c 1.25
9 inch, 20c each 2.00
10 inch, 25c each 2.50
12 inch, 45c each 3.00
14 inch, $1.00 each 7.00
10 AND 11 «^s§l
Don’t send your order until you have read the 1917 Bargain Offers on Pages 10 and 11 — the greatest seed and plant bargains ever cataloged. Turn to these pages now — and check the bargains you want.
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Selected Ornamental and Shade Trees
Hedge of the California Privet (See Opposite Page)
Packed and Delivered to Freight or Express Office Without Extra Charge. These Trees are Ready for Immediate Delivery — Purchaser to Pay Transportation. State Whether You Want Delivery by Freight or Express. NO PREMIUM ON TREES.
Each Per 10
Acacia, Melanoxylon (Blackwood) 3 to 5 ft $ .50 $4.50
Acacia, Melanoxylon (Blackwood) 6 to 7 ft 75 7.00
Acacia, Mollissima, Yellow Flowers, Feathery foliage, 3 to
5 ft 50 4.50
Acacia, Mollissima, Yellow Flowers, feathery foliage, 6
to 7 ft 75 7.00
Acacia, Retinoides, Florabunda, heavy bloomer, 3 to 5 ft 40 3.50
Acacia, Retinoides, Florabunda, heavy bloomer, 6 to 7 ft 60 5.00
Ash — American, 6 to 8 ft 60 5.00
Ash — European, 6 to 8 ft 75 6.00
Birch — European White, 6 to 8 ft 75 6.00
Catalpa — Bungei, 4 to 6 ft 60 5.00
Cabalpa — Speciosa, 4 to 6 ft 60 5.00
Elm — American Black, 6 to 8 ft 60 5.00
Elm — Cork-barked, 6 to 8 ft 50 4.00
Elm — English or French, 6 to 8 ft 50 4.00
Eucalyptus (Blue Gum) — 8 to 18 in 50
100 for $2.50—1000 for $20.00
4 to 6 ft 35 3.00
Eucalyptus (Red Gum) — 8 to 18 in 50
100 for $2.50—1000 for $20.00
4 to 6 ft 35 3.00
Horse Chestnut — White Flowering, 2 to 3 ft 50 3.50
Laburnum — Scotch, 6 to 8 ft 75 6.00
Each per 10
Linden — American, 4 to 5 ft 50 4.00
Linden — European, 4 to 5 ft $ .50 $4.00
Locust — Common or Black, 6 to 8 ft 50 4.00
Locust — Decaisneana, 5 to 6 ft 75
Maiden Hair Tree — 2 to 3 ft 60 5.00
Maple — Ash-leaved Box Elder, 8 to 10 ft 75 6.00
Maple — English Cork-barked, 4 to 5 ft 50 4.00
Maple — Norway, 5 to 7 ft 50 4.00
Pepper Tree — Small plants, 6 to 18 in 15 1.25
Pepper Tree — 2 to 3 ft 30 2.50
Pepper Tree — 4 to 6 ft 50 4.00
Persimmon — American, 5 to 6 ft 50 4.00
Persimmon — Italian, 5 to 6 ft 60 5.00
Poplar— Carolina, 6 to 8 ft 40 3.00
Poplar — Lombardy, 6 to 8 ft 40 3.00
Sycamore — European, 6 to 8 ft 75 6.00
Texas Umbrella — 5 to 8 ft. Each 50c to $1.00; per 10 4.00 to 6 00
Thom — English Hawthorne, 3 to 4 ft .35 2.50
Thorn — Double Pink, Double Red and Double White,
5 to 6 ft 60 5.00
Tulip Trees — 3 to 4 ft 50 .4.50
Walnut — American Black, 2 to 3 ft 40 3.00
Walnut — California Black, 6 to 8 ft 60 5.00
Shade and Ornamental Tree Seeds
Carefully Selected Varieties That We Know Will Grow and Give Satisfaction. All 10c Per Packet Unless Otherwise Stated.
Acacia — A small, handsome flowering Tree. Highly recommended for street planting. Per ounce 60c — pound $6.00.
Eucalyptus (Blue Gum) — Well known. Very useful. Imported seed 50c per ounce — $6-00 per pound California- saved seed 50c per ounce — $5.00 per pound.
California Fan — The well-known Palm Tree. Very hardy. Per ounce 10c — per pound $1.00.
California Privet — One of the most rapid growing and satisfactory hedge plants in existence. Per ounce 10c — pound $1.00.
Date Palm— Lives to a great age and yields the date fruit of com- merce. Per ounce 10c — pound $1.00.
E. Edulis — A rapid-rowing Palm, with bright green fan -shaped leaves. Hardy. Per 10 seeds 15c— 100 seeds $1.00.
Madrone — A hardwood native of California. Per packet 25c.
Manzanita — An attractive low-growing Tree or Shrub. Produces white blossoms and beautiful berries. Per packet 25c.
Monterey Cypress — Useful for hedges and wind breaks. Height 50 feet. Per ounce 10c — pound $1.00.
Monterey Pine — A rapid grower. Succeeds in any kind of soil. Height 100 feet. Per ounce 25c — pound $2.50.
Phoenix Canariensis — A very elegant and hardy variety of Date Palm. Per 10 seeds 10c — 100 seeds 50c.
Pepper — A handsome shade tree, with feathery foliage and scarlet berries. Height 50 feet. Per ounce 10c — pound $1.00.
Eucalyptus (Red Gum) — Highly esteemed. Per ounce 60c — pound $5.00,
Sequoia Gigantea — “California Big Tree”. The biggest of all Trees and the longest lived. Per ounce 75c — pound $7.50.
Sequoia Sempervirens — “California Redwood”. Wood light and brit- tle, but very durable. Ornamental for lawns and parks. Height 200 feet. Per ounce 50c — pound $5.00.
Washington Robusta— A robust Fan Palm. Per ounce 25c— pound $2.50.
Wild Cherry — A native of California. Resembles Holly, and makes a beautiful hedge. Per ounce 25c — pound $2.50.
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View Showing a Corner of San Jose High School Lawn Planted With Our Special San Jose High School Lawn Mixture.
Chas. C. Navlet Co’s Kentucky Blue Grass
THE best for lawns and pleasure grounds. It quickly produces a firm, deep, velvety and elastic turf, with no tendency to stool or grow in clumps. It roots deeply and holds its beautiful, emerald-green color throughout the season. The best
time to set out' a lawn is in the spring and fall, although it can be set out at any time if properly cared for, is well
watered and not allowed to dry out. Our Kentucky Blue Grass Seed is of the highest quality, the finest in the world, grown
in Paris, Kentucky, and imported by us from Kentucky. Is free from weeds. We buy direct from the grower, and all our
seed is carefully tested. If you use our Kentucky Blue Grass Seed you will get a lawn free from weeds. Requires one pound for
every 225 square feet. To insure a rapid growth of grass, some kind of fertilizer is necessary, especially in lawns where the nourishment of the soil has been used up by continuously growing on the same place. We have fertilizer especially prepared to invigorate the growth of grass and to keep it that dark green color. Use 2 to 2/ pounds of lawn dressing to 225 square feet of lawn. Between the months of March and August every time in cutting the lawn fertilize it with our lawn dressing. Per pound, post- paid, 35c, by express, 25c; 100 pounds, $20.00, by express or freight — purchaser to pay transportation.
CHAS. C. NAVLET’S SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL LAWN MIX- TURE contains a variety of grasses which keep the lawn green 1 all the year round. Strong, tough grass that will always pre- sent a velvety appearance. We have set out the lawns of all new schools in San Jose with this Special Lawn Grass Mix ture. Per pound, postpaid, 50c, by express, 40c — 100 pounds by express or freight $39.00.
LIPPIA — The Drought-Resisting Lawn Plant — A new and remark- able substitute for Lawn Grass that solves the problem of maintaining a beautiful lawn through the Dry California sum- mer. Lippia is a creeping lawn plant, slightly resembling clover in appearance. It covers the ground with a thick, smooth mat of green. Requires little water and will even go , through a summer without any water. It does not grow from 1 LAWN DRESSING — 5 pounds for 25c — 25 pounds $1.00 — 100 pounds
seed, but is propagated by planting little pieces of the turf with roots and soil adhering. Each box contains fifteen inches square of solid Lippia Turf, sufficient to plant 100 square feet ot lawn. Per box $1.00— by express; purchaser to pay transporta- tion.
PACIFIC RYE GRASS — The best grass for a straight lawn in sandy soil. Longer lived and much finer in leaf than the hardy Aus- tralian Rye Grass. One pound 35c, postpaid; 100 pounds $20.00, by express.
WHITE CLOVER — Of dwarf habit, with creeping stems, rooting at the joints, on which account it makes an excellent turf that stands constant tramping. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre.
Per pound, postpaid, 80c — by express, 75c — 100 pounds for $60.00; purchaser to pay transportation.
$3.50 — By express or freight, purchaser to pay transportation charges.
Decorative Hedge and Flowering Shrubs
Packed and Delivered Free to Freight or Express Office — Purchaser to Pay Transportation — No Premium on These Plants.
Abutilon or Flowering Maple — Strong plants I 25c each. Large plants, 75c each.
Box Tree — Common Dwarf — 4 to 6 inches —
10 for 60c; 100 for $5.00.
Broom (Spanish Flowering) — 3 to 4 feet — 35c each.
California Privet — The most popular hedge plant. Never troubled by insects. 10
plants for $1.00, 100 plants for $7.00. Camellia — All colors— 50c, $1.00 and up.
Corchorus Japonica — A graceful, slender shrub- — 25c each.
Cypress (Monterey) — in flats — 8 to 12 inches
— 10 for 50c, 100 for $2.50. 18 to 24 inches —10 for $1.00, 100 for $5.00.
Daphne — A low-growing shrub. Fragrant white or pink flowers. $1.00 each.
Deutzia Crenata — White flowers, tinged with i pink. Small plants 35c each. Large plants 75c.
Deutzia Lemoinei — New early variety. White flowers. Small plants 35c each. Large plants 75c.
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Flowering Almond — 2 to 3 feet — 75c each.
Flowering Crabapple — 2 to 3 feet — 75c each.
Flowering Peach — 2 to 3 feet — 75c each.
Flowering Pomegranate — 3 to 4 ft. — 50c each.
Crape Myrtle — Pink flowers — 3 to 4 feet — 75c each.
Lemon Verbena — Small plants 15c each.
Lemon Verbena — 3 to 4 feet — 50c each.
Laurustinus — A popular shrub. White flowers. Small plants 15c each — $1.25 per dozen. Large plants 25c each — $2.50 per dozen.
Lilac — Common purple or white, 3 to 4 feet. 50c each. Grafted varieties, $1.00 each.
Loquat — This tree produces a very delicious fruit, which ripens in early Summer. It comes in clusters and is yellow in color. It is also valuable as an ornamental tree, the leaves are large, crumpled, an olive-green in color. Strong plants 2 feet 75c each; 3 feet $1.50 each.
Mock Orange — A small shrub. Golden yel- low foliage — white flowers, 35c each.
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Pittosporum — Strong plants, 25c each.
Large plants, 75c each.
Rose — Ragged Robin, 2 to 3 inches. 20 for
$2 00
Snowball — A well-known shrub. Immense ball-shaped white flowers. Each — ac-
cording to size — 50c, 75c and $1.00. Spirea — or Bridal Wreath — Small plants 15c Large plants 25c.
Veronica Andersonii Variegata — One of the
best evergreen flowering shrubs. Flow- ers violet blue, leaves glossy green mar- gined silvery white. Plants from 4-inch pots 25c each. Large field-grown plants 50c to 75c each.
Veronica Imperialis — One of the best of the species. Has large dense spikes of amaranth-red or crimson purple flowers. Leaves glossy green. Plants — 4-inch pots — 25c each. Large field-grown plants 50c to 75c each.
Weigelia — Free flowering shrub. 25c each —
$2.50 per dozen.
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The Glorious Marie Dahlia
A Salmon-colored Paeony-f lowered Variety of Exquisite Beauty
We here reproduce in its wonderful coloring one of the grandest Dahlia creations known to the horticultural world — the glorious Marie Dahlia! It is a wonderful semi-double variety — rosy-flesh in tone, suffused with salmon, and lightly penciled in bronze. The centers are a brilliant orange. The strikingly beautiful blooms are of unusual substance, and are borne on long, strong, wiry stems. The Marie will retain its freshness for ten days after cutting. We cannot describe it. Even the re- production, faithful as it is, cannot tell the whole story of _ the ravishing beauty of this matchless flower. It is impossible to match the Marie’s tints with printer’s ink. Include it with your first or- der. Strong roots 50c each, ready for delivery.