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EVERYTHING FOR FARM GARDEN AND LAWN
-1822 — 1918
JOSEPH BRECK^S. SONS,
(corporation)
51 and 92 North Market St., Boston, Mass.
Breck-Robinson Nursery Co.
ESTABLISHED 1912
A new adjunct to the BRECK ORGANIZATION that has attained an enviable position in the Nursery Trade of New England. Attractive Nurseries and Trial Grounds are readily accessible from all parts of the Metropolitan District, by Railroad, Electric Cars and Automobile. Only ten miles from Boston.
Growers and importers of
HIGH GRADE TREES AND PLANTS
Complete plans and estimates for all classes of Landscape Development and Forestry Service. Illustrated catalog free on application.
MUNROE STATION 51-52 N. MARKET ST.
LEXINGTON BOSTON
BRECK’S BUREAU
LOCATED AT 53 FRANKLIN ST., BOSTON
Supplies through its MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT approved Bookkeepers, Cashiers, Stenographers, Salesmen, Clerks, Shippers, Entry Clerks, Boys, Porters, Janitors, Watchmen, Hotel Help, Engineers, Firemen, etc., Help for Institutions and Hospitals, and through its WOMEN’S MERCANTILE DEPARTMENT approved Women Book- keepers, Cashiers, Stenographers, Saleswomen, Young Women for Office Work, Matrons, Nurses, etc. Hotel Employees for all positions.
When this Bureau was established in 1890 our purpose was to secure to employers a better class of help than they had been obtaining. Rapid growth and many voluntary statements testify to its convenience and the high grade of employees furnished.
Through our large clientage we can serve both employer and employee more promptly and satisfactorily than can any house not having our resources. The knowledge gained through experience is at the service of employers who desire our aid or advice in the selection of suitable persons for the places they wish to fill.
On application we will mail circulars descriptive of our Bureau, and blank forms whereon employers and employees can state particulars necessary to guide us in supplying their wants.
In order that Breck’s Bureau might be most conveniently located for our mercantile patrons, both men and women, we recently secured commodious quarters at 53 Franklin Street, which we fitted up in an appropriate and attractive manner. Here our Manager, Mr. Wm. E. McGerigle, with an experienced and courteous corps of assistants, is prepared to give the best service in Boston or the country to all persons desiring employees or employment in mercantile lines.
Bear in mind that no person is sent out from our Bureau whose previous record for character and habits has not been carefully investigated and approved. Yours respectfully,
Telephone , Richmond 2360
Private Branch Exchange
Connecting all Departments
Breck’s Horticultural and Agricultural Registry-
Employers and employees in these lines will be served at 51 and 52 North Market Street, as formerly, where competent assistants will use every endeavor to give satisfaction to all who favor us. Approved GARDENERS, FLORISTS, FARM MANAGERS, COACHMEN, SUPERINTENDENTS OF COUNTRY ESTATES, PUBLIC AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, MEN FOR GENERAL WORK ON COUNTRY PLACES, etc., will here find prompt, efficient and courteous service, while employers of such help can rest assured that only persons who have been deemed worthy of entry in oar register will be recommended to them.
As no charge is made to either employer or employee for the services of Breck’s Horticultural and Agricultural Registry, our desire being to improve the service in the general interest of our business, we solicit your hearty co-operation, and it cannot be better expressed than through a liberal use of the facilities we offer.
BRECK’S REAL ESTATE AGENCY
(Incorporated)
45 AMES BUILDING - BOSTON, MASS.
MEMBER OF THE BOSTON REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE AND AUCTION BOARD
Farms and Country Homes Send for illustrated catalogue, free on application
1822
“OUR CAUSE VICTORIOUS
J1
1918
NE of the young men who worked busily, faithfully and well in our Seed Department during the Spring of 1917, closed a recent letter to his friends here, in which he described his life and training as a soldier, with these words, with the hope that he might soon return from France and the trenches, the war ended, “OUR CAUSE VICTORIOUS.”
Mr. Herbert Hoover reminds us that this much-to-be-desired conclusion of the terrible struggle now going on in Europe may be most speedily brought about by the intelligent,
___ energetic and faithful work of farmers, gardeners, dairymen; in fact, anyone who has land on
which he can plant and cultivate. We quote from Mr. Hoover’s recent speech:
“HOW TO WIN THE WAR”
“The American Farmer needs no inducement and no inspiration but the thought that every spadeful of earth turned and every animal reared is lessening the human suffering and guaranteeing the liberty of the world.”
For nearly a century the Brecks (father, sons, grandsons and greaFgrandsons) have striven to furnish the choicest seeds, most up-to-date implements and machines, and to give the best possible service in every department of their business. The practice of dealing honorably and liberally with customers, growers, manufacturers and employees alike, adopted 96 years ago, is rigidly adhered to and will be as long as anyone by the name of Breck is connected with the House. The expression, “BRECK’S SEEDS ARE BEST,” has become a common saying among cultivators and is not to be wondered at when one thinks what the intensive work of four generations in the same business means. In no line are knowledge and experience more necessary than in the seed business.
Fortunately for the farmer and gardener reliable stocks of seeds with the exception of Beans, Parsnip, Sweet Corn and a few varieties of flower seeds, are in good supply. Prices have advanced somewhat, of course, because of the increased cost of production. It should also be borne in mind that catalogue prices are based on stocks on hand and in transit and all are subject to change without notice.
Having placed contracts in advance and with world wide sources of supply we have secured large and reliable stocks of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Fertilizers and Insecticides with the exception of sorts noted above, and are now in a position to fill orders for spring shipment with goods of our usual high quality.
“ORDER EARLY.” Transportation both by railroad and express is badly congested by the huge volume of business being transacted the country over, therefore, it will materially benefit all concerned if our friends and customers favor us with their orders as soon as possible after receipt of this catalogue.
We solicit your favors confident in our ability to serve you faithfully and well.
CHARLES HENRY BRECK JOSEPH FRANCIS BRECK
(Grandsons of Joseph Breck)
LUTHER ADAMS BRECK C. HENRY BRECK BRACKETT
(Great-Grandsons of Joseph Breck)
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation
Per
Pres.
BLOEMGAARD
A CORDIAL Invitation Is extended to visit “ Bloemgaard," Marguerite Breck’s Dutch garden tor Spring flowering bulbs. There will be some twenty thousand tulips and daffodils In bloom, comprising the choicest collection of the old favorites, and also of the newer sort, together with a few seedlings, novelties and exclusive Importations not offered by the Trade. Unique opportunity Is thus afforded to note the form and characteristics of individual flowers, and to make selection of artistic color harmony directly f tom the Garden.
Orders lor Importations are taken subject, of course, to war conditions, permitting shipment from Holland In the autumn.
Prices will be quoted If desired on any varieties not included In my special list of Hyacinths, Tulips and Narcissi. Orders may also be placed for new and superior seedlings of Crocus and miscellaneous Spring flowering bulbs so attrac- tive for rockwork and borders.
The Daffodils flower In May, Late Tulips and Darwins bloom from the end of May through June.
Notice will be sent on request of the exact date upon which the flowers are to be seen at their best.
Tea is served on the terrace under the tree. (Signed) MARGUERITE BRECK
” Bioemgaard” Is located on the grounds of the Breck-Roblnson Nurseries, Lexington (Munroe Station), Mass., where letters or Inquiries may be addressed. Telephone Lexington 260. It may be reached by motor over the Paul Revere route via Massachusetts Avenue, from Boston, through Cambridge. Take train from the North Station. By any electric car connecting at Harvard Square.
g°roRundsSEarYe AcoDnductedRIby BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERY CO., Munroe Station, Lexington, Mass.
Especial Attention Paid to Landscape Designing , Planting , Forestry , Horticulture , Etc. Catalogs Free .
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation
NEW ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE AND SEED STORE
47 to 54 NORTH MARKET STREET, BOSTON, MASS.
TELEPHONE 2360 RICHMOND. Private Branch Exchange Connecting All Departments. ESTABLISHED 1822
Copyright, 1918, by Joseph Breck & Sons, Corp.
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
INDEX
PAGE
NOVELTIES 6-20
VEGETABLES, GENERAL LIST 20-47
VEGETABLE PLANTS 47
GRAINS AND FORAGE SEEDS 48-52
GRASSES 53-58
BOOKS 139
TRELLISES, PLANT STICKS 120-121
REQUISITES, GENERAL GARDEN 122,126
PAGE I
Abobra 66 |
Abronia 66
Abutilon 66, 103
Acacia 66
Acanthus 66
Achillea 66, 110
Achimenes 66, 103
Achyranthes 103
Actinidia Polygama ...111
Aconitum 66
Acroclinium 66
Adenophora 66
Adlumia 66
Adonis * 66
Aethionema 66
African Rose (see Hi- biscus) 83, 111
Agathea 66
Ageratum 66, 103
Agrostemma 67
Agrostis 66
Akebia Ill
Alfalfa 50
Allegheny Vine (see
Adlumia) 66
Alonsoa 66
Aloysia Citriodora. 100, 103 Alphano Inoculent .... 131
Alstroemeria 66
Alternanthera 103
Althaea (see Holly- hock) 83, 114
Alyssum, Sweet. 67, 103, 110
Amaranthus 67
Amaryllis 102
Ambrosia Mexicana ....67
Ammobium 67
Ampelopsis 67, 111
Anchusa 67
Anemone 67, 110
Animated Oats (see
Avena Sterilis) 69
Anthemis 67, 110
Anthericum 67
Antirrhinum 68, 103
Aphine 127
Aphis Punk, Nikoteen. . 127
Apples 116
Aquatic Plants 102
Aquilegia (Columbine)
8, 68, 110
Arabis 68, 110 i
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Arbor Vitae 112
Arches, Garden 121
Arctotis 68
Argemone 68
Aristolochia 68, 111
Armeria 68, 110
Arnebia 68
Arsenate of Lead
19, 127, 128
Artichoke 21
Arunda 68
Asclepias 68
Ash (see Fraxinus) . . . . 115 Ashes, Hard Wood.... 131
Asparagus 21, 47, 69
Asperula 69
Asphodelus 69
Aster
8, 9, 62, 63, 64, 65, 103, 110
Aubrietia 69
Auger 148
Avena 69
Baby’s Breath (Gypso-
phila) 10, 82, 110
Bachelor’s Button (Cen- taurea cyanus) 73, 103, 110
Baler, Paper 167
Balloon Vine (Cardio-
spermum) 69
Balsam (Impatiens) ....69
Bands, Leg 137
Baptisa 69, 103
Barberry 113, 114
Barley 48, 136
Bartonia 69
Baskets, Hanging 124
Baskets, Verbena 124
Batting, Cotton 125
Beans 16, 22, 23, 24, 51, 69
Bedding Plants 103
Beech (see Fagus) 115
Beef Scraps 136
Bee Larkspur (see Del- phinium) 77
Beet 25, 26
Begonia ... 13, 69, 102, 103
Beilis 70
Bells, Cow 163
Berberis 113, 114
Bignonia 69, 111
Birch (Betula) 115
Bird Seeds 47
PAGE
IMPLEMENTS, GARDEN AND FARM 140-168
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 127-129
FERTILIZERS 130-134
POULTRY SUPPLIES 135-137
FLOWER SEEDS 62-101
BULBS AND PLANTS 102-112
NURSERY DEPARTMENT 106,118
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Blackberries 118
Black Leaf (“40”) 128
Blood, Dried 131
Blue Grass 54
Bocconia 69
Boltonia 69, 103
Bon Arbor 130
Bone, Fertilizer 131
Bone, Grape 131
Bone, Poultry 136
Books 126, 139
Boots, Lawn 148
Borage 48
Bordeaux Mixture 127
Borecole 27
Bordeaux Mixture 127
Borecole 27
Boston Ivy (Ampelop-
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sis) |
.67, |
111 |
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Bouquet Holders... |
.123 |
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Boxes, Window.... |
.124 |
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Boxes, Shipping . . . |
.126 |
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Brachycome |
, .69 |
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Brackets, Pot |
.124 |
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Bradley’s Manures . |
133 |
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Brick Salt |
150 |
|
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Briza |
.70 |
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Broccoli |
.27 |
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Brooders |
138 |
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Brooms |
.70 |
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Broom Corn |
..52 |
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Brome Grass |
.53 |
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Browallia |
.70 |
|
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Brussels Sprouts... |
.27 |
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Buckwheat |
.48, |
136 |
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Bug Death |
128 |
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Bulbs and Plants.. 102, |
112 |
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Buncher, Asparagus |
146 |
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Buphthalmum |
.70 |
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Burlap, Tree |
129 |
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Cabbage 17, |
28, |
47 |
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Cacalia |
.70 |
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Caladium 102, |
103 |
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Calandrinia |
.70 |
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Calceolaria |
.70 |
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Calendula 8, |
70, |
103 |
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California Poppy |
(see |
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Eschscholtzia) |
.80 |
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Calliopsis |
75, |
110 |
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Callirhoe |
.70 |
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Calycanthus |
114 |
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Campanula |
71, |
110 |
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Canary Bird Flower |
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(see Tropaeolum) |
.88 |
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Canary Seed 47
Candytuft (see Iberis)
71, 111
Canna 71, 103, 105
Canterbury Bells (see
Campanula) 71, 110
Caps, Hay 125
Carbola 137
Carbonol 137
Cardoon 30
Carnation (see Dianthus
Cary) 73, 103
Carrot 17, 30
Cases Egg 164
Carts 148
Castor Oil Plant (see
Ricinus) 93, 103
Catalpa 115
Catcher Grass 148
Catchfly (see Silene
Armeria) 68, 110
Cauliflower 29, 47
Celastrus Scandens Ill
Celery 33, 47
Celosia 72
Centaurea 73, 103, 110
Centranthus 72
Cephalaria 72
Cerastium 72
Chain for Hanging Pots 122
Chair, Rustic Arm 124
Charcoal, Poultry 136
Chelone 72
Chemicals 131
Chervil 27
Cherries 116
Chestnut 115
Chick Food, Breck’s. . . . 135
Chicory 30
Chionanthus 114
Chisel, Grafting' 146
Chives 27, 47
Chloris 72
Choppers, Meat 165
Chrysanthemum 74, 103, 108
Chrysurus 74
Churns 143, 156, 157
Cigar Plant (see
Cuphea) 76
Cineraria 74
Cinnamon Vine 102
Clarkia 74
Cleaner, Lawn 141
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(Corporation)
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Clematis 73, 111
Cleome 74
Climbers Ill
Clintonia . . 74
Clippers, Horse 156
Clitoria 76
Cloth, Protecting 125
Clover 51
Clover, Cut, Breck's 135
Cobaea 77, 103
Coccinea 76
Cockscomb (see Celosia) 72
Coix 77
Coleus 77, 103
Collards 30
Collections, Flower
Seeds 101
Collinsia 77
Collomia 77
Color, Butter 125
Columbine (see Aquil-
egia) 8, 68, 110
Condition Powder 135
Convolvulus H, 77
Conkey’s Preparations. . 135 Coreopsis (see Calliop-
sis) 75, 110
Cornus 115
Corn 18, 31, 32, 49
Corn, Kaffir 47, 136
Corn, Pop 47
Corn Salad 30
Cosmos 10, 75
Cowslips (see Primula). 93
Cow’s Relief 136
Creeping Bent 53
Creonoid 137
Creosote 127
Cress 33
Crested Dogstail 54
Crow Oil 129
Cucumber 34
Cucurbita 82
Cultivators 147, 158
Cuphea 76, 103
Currants 118
Cutters Root 150
Cuttle Fish 47
Cyclamen 8, 76
Cyperus 76
Cypress Vine (see
Ipomaea) 77
Dahlia 79, 103, 104
Daisy, Michaelmas (see
Aster Perennis) 65
Daisy (Beilis) 70, 103
Dandelion 34
Datura 79
Day Lily (see Funkia)
80, 110
Death to Lice 136
Delphinium ..10, 77, 84, 110
Deutzia 114
Devil-in-the-Bush (see Nigella) 88
Dew Plant (see Mesem-
bryanthemum) 87
Dhoura (see Sorghum). 52
Dials, Sun 155
Dianthus 78, 110
Dicentra 110
Dictamnus 78
Digitalis 10, 78, 110
Dimorphotheca 10, 79
Dip, Sheep 127
Disparene 128
Dodecatheon 79
Dolichos 79
Dogwood (see Cornus) . 115
Dracaena 79
Dryers, Clothes 164
Dusters, Insecticide 20, 130 Dusty Miller (see Cine- raria Maritima) 74
Dutchman’s Pipe (see Aristolochia) ....68, 107
Echinacea 79
Echinocystis 79
Echinops . . 79
Eciffo 128
Edelweiss 79
Edger 162
Eggs, Nest 137
Egg Plant 34, 47
Elder 115
Elichrysum (see Heli-
chrysum) 82
Elm (Ulmus) 115
Emulsion, Kerosene. ... 128
Endive 35
English Blue Grass 54
Erianthus 79
Eremurus 79
Erigeron 79
Eryagium 79
Escarolle 35
Eschscholtzia 80
Eucalyptus 79
Eulalia 79, 110
Euonymus Ill
Eupatorium 79
Euphorbia 80
Evening Primrose (see
Oenothera) 89, 111
Evergreens 112
False Indigo (see Bap-
tisia) 69
Farmogerm 23
Feather Grass (see
Stipa) 95
Feeder, Calf 143
Fencing 167, 168
Fennel, Sweet 35
Fertilizers 130-134
Fescue, Hard 55
Fescue, Meadow 54
Fescue, Sheep 54
Fescue, Fine-Leaved ... .54
Fescue, Tall 54
Fescue, Red 55
Fescue, Various-Leaved .55
Feverfew (see Pyreth-
rum) 93, 103, 111
Fibre, Cocoanut 134
Firs 112
Fittings, Stable 159
Flavoring Seeds 48
Flax (see also Linum) . .48
Flower Seeds, General
List 62-101
Flowering Shrubs 114
Fly Driver 127
Food, Breck’s Chicken
135, 136
Food, Mocking Bird 47
Food, -Parrot 47
Food, Plant 134
Food, Spratt’s 136
Forage Seeds 48-52
Forget-me-not (see Myo-
sotis) 87, 103, 111
Forks 147
Forsythia 114
Fountains, Poultry. 135, 136
Four O’Clock (see Mira-
bilis) 87
Foxglove (see Digitalis)
10, 78, 110
Frame, Hotbed 134
Freesia 80
Freezers, Ice Cream... 165
Fruit Trees 116,1 17
Fuchsia 80, 103
Fungine 128
Funkia 80, 110
Gaillardia 11, 80, 110
Galega 80
Garget Remedy 135
Gaura 80
Genista 80
Gentiana 80
Geranium (see Pelar- gonium) 81, 103
Gerardia 81
Gerbera 81
Geum 81
Gilia 81
Gilly Flower (see Stocks)
|
95, |
96, 103 |
|
Gladioli |
....6, 7 |
|
Glasses, Hyacinth . . |
. . . .125 |
|
Glaucium |
91 |
|
Glazier’s Points.... |
.. ..125 |
|
Globe Amaranth (see |
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Gomphrena) . . . . |
82 |
|
Gloxinia |
.81, 102 |
|
Gloves, Garden . . . . |
.... 126 |
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Godetia |
81 |
|
Golden Bell (see Forsy- |
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thia) |
....114 |
Golden Feather (see Pyrethrum) .93, 103, 111 Goldenrod, Solidago ... .94
Golf Grasses 57
Gomphrena 67
Gooseberries 117
Gourds (see Cucurbita) .82
Grain 48
Grape Dust 128
sGrape Vines 117
Grasses, Agricultural. 53-58 Grasses, Golf Mixtures.. 57 Grasses, Ornamental .82, 92
Grasses, Prices of... 53, 58
Gravel, Bird 47
Grevillea Robusta 82
Grindstones 163
Grit, Poultry 136
Guaranty 1
Guards, Tree 167
Gynerium 82
Gypsophila 10, 82, 110
Hammocks 160
Hard Fescue 55
Hare’s Tail (see La-
gurus) 85
Harrows 150, 152
He-Bo 127
Heart’s Ease (see Viola Tricolor) ...89, 100, 103 Heater, Clark’s Car- riage 137
Hedge Plants 113
Hedra Helix Ill
Plelenium 82, 110
Helianthemum 82
Helianthus ..11. 47, 96, 110
Helichrysum 82
Heliopsis 82, 111
Heliotrope (Heliotro-
pium) 82, 103
Helleborus 83, 111
Hemerocallis Ill
Hemp Seed 47
Herbaceous Plants. .110, 111
Herbs 47
Hesperis 82
Heuchera 82, 111
Hibiscus 10, 83, 111
Holders, Bouquet 123
Hollyhocks 83, 103
Honesty (see Lunaria) . .85
Honeysuckle Ill
Hop Vine Ill
Hoes 147, 151, 152, 162
Hooks 147
Hooks, Grass 144
Hordeum 83
Horn Poppies (Glau-
cium) 91
Horse Radish Sets 47
Hose, Garden 145
Houses, Bird 166
Hot Bed 126
Humea 83
Humulus 83,111
Hungarian 52
Hunnemannia 83
Hyacinth Bean (Doli- chos) 79
Hyacinthus Candicans. . 103
Hydrangea 114
Hypericum 83
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
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Iberis (Candytuft) |
71, 111 |
Lilies, Water . . . |
102 |
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Ice Plant (see Mesem- |
Lime |
..128, 130 |
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bryanthemum) . |
87 |
Limnanthus .... |
85 |
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Impatiens (Balsam) 84 |
Lines, Garden . . |
146 |
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In-A-Minute |
....128 |
Linaria |
. . . .84, 85 |
|
Incarvillea |
Linden (Tilia) . |
115 |
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Incubators |
85 |
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Insecticides and Fungi- |
Linum |
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cides |
127, 129 |
Lobelia 85, 103, 111 |
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Inula |
84 |
Lonicera |
111 |
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Ipomaea |
84 |
Lotus |
85 |
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Iris |
.84, 109 |
Love-in-a-Mist |
(Nigel- |
|
Italian Rye Grass. |
54 |
la) |
88 |
|
Ivy, Japanese (see |
Am- |
Love-Lies-Bleedin |
g (see |
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pelopsis) |
.67, 111 |
Amaranthus) |
67 |
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Japanese Millet . |
52 |
Lunaria |
85 |
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Jardineres, Oak... |
122 |
Lupinus |
52, 85, 111 |
|
Jars, Fruit |
164 |
Lychnis |
11, 85, 111 |
|
Job’s Tears (see Coix)..77 |
Lysimachia .... |
85 |
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Jacobaea (see Senecio)..93 |
Lythrum |
...85, 111 |
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Jacob’s Ladder |
(see |
Madeira Vine . |
102 |
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Polemonium) |
92 |
Magnolia |
115 |
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Joseph’s Coat |
(see |
Maker, Bread . . |
164 |
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Amaranthus) |
67 |
Malcomia |
100 |
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Juniper |
112 |
Mallow (Malva) |
86 |
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Kaffir Corn |
.47, 136 |
Malope |
85 |
|
Kale (Borecole) . |
27 |
Mangel Wurzel |
26 |
|
Kalmia |
112 |
Manure, Market |
Gar- |
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Kenilworth Ivy |
(see |
den |
130 |
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Linaria) |
84 |
Manure, Sheep . |
131 |
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Kerosene Emulsion |
....128 |
Manures, Special |
Com- |
|
Kicker, Anti Cow. |
143 |
plete |
. . .130-134 |
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Killer, Weed |
125 |
Mapes’ Manures |
132 |
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Knives |
146 |
Maple (Acer) . |
115 |
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Kochia |
84 |
Marguerite (see |
Chry- |
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Kohl Rabi |
36 |
santhemum) . |
...74, 103 |
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Kow-Kure |
137 |
Marigold (see Tagetes) |
|
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Kudzu Vine |
84 |
86, 103 |
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Labels |
121 |
Martynia |
37, 86 |
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Laburnum |
115 |
Marvel of Peru (see |
|
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Ladders |
148 |
Mirabilis) |
87 |
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Lagurus |
85 |
Mastica |
125 |
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Lantana |
.85, 103 |
Mathiola |
87 |
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Lanterns |
156 |
Matricaria |
87 |
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Larch |
115 |
Mattocks |
147 |
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Larkspur (see Delphin- |
Mats, Hot Bed |
125 |
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ium) 10, 77, |
84, 110 |
Maurandya . . . . |
87 |
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Lathyrus (see Sweet |
Maw Seed |
47 |
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Peas) 12, 13, 85, 97, 98, |
Meadow Fescue |
Grass . . 54 |
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99, 111 |
Meadow Foxtail |
Grass . . 54 |
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Lavatera |
...11, 85 |
Meal, Poultry |
and |
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Lavender (Lavendula) |
Swine |
135 |
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85, 111 |
Meal, Calf .... |
135 |
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Lawn Compound |
58 |
Melon, Musk . . |
17, 37 |
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Lawn Dressing . . |
130 |
Melon, Water . |
37 |
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Lawn Grass |
58 |
Menders Hose |
145 |
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Leader, Bull |
.143, 148 |
l Mesembryanthemum ....87 |
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Leek |
36 |
Michaelmas Daisy (see |
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Leg Bands |
137 |
Aster, Perennial) ....65 |
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Leptosyne |
85 |
j Mignonette |
10, 86, 103 |
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Lettuce 35, 36, 47 |
Milkol |
137 |
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Liatris |
..85, 111 |
Milla |
103 |
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Lice Powder .... |
136 |
Millet 5, |
47, 52, 136 |
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Lice Killer |
.129, 136 |
| Mimosa |
87 |
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Lilac (see Syringa) ...114 |
! Mimulus |
87 |
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Lilium |
102 |
Mirabilis |
87 |
Mixtures for Mowing Pans, Seed and Fern ..122
and Grazing Lands ...57 Pansy (see Viola)
Mixtures for Perma- 10, 89, 103
nent Pastures 56 Papaver 91, 111
Molucella 87 Parris Daisy (see Chrys-
Momordica 87 anthemum) 74, 103
Monarda 87, 111 Paris Green 129
Monkey Flower (see Parsley 39
Mimulus) 87 Parsnip 39
Monk’s Hood (see Passion Flowers, Passi-
Aconitum) 66 flora 90
Montbretia 102 Peaches 116
Moon Flower (see Ipo- Pears 117
maea 84 Peas ....15,40,41,52,136
Morning Glory (see Peas, Southern Cow ....51
Convolvulus) 11, 77 Peas, Sweet
Moss, Sphagnum 131 12, 13, 85, 97, 98, 99, 111
Mountain Laurel (see Peat 131
Kalmia) 112 Pelargonium 81, 103
Mourning Bride (see Pencils, Gardeners’ ....125
Scabiosa) 95, 111 Pennisetum 92
Mowers, Horse 140 Pentstemon 11, 92, 103, 111
Mowers. Lawn 140, 141, 142 Pepper 43, 47
Mowers, Golf 141 Perennial Rye Grass ....55
Mowers, Putting Green 140 Perilla 92
Mulberries 115 Periwinkle (see Vinca)
Musa 87 100, 103
Mushroom Spawn 36 Permanent Mowing
Musk (see Mimulus) ...87 Mixtures 57
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Mustard |
.38 |
Permanent Pasture Mix- |
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Myosotis |
.87, 103, |
111 |
tures |
.56 |
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Myrtle |
103 |
Petunia 11, 90, |
103 |
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Phacelia |
.92 |
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aeolum) . . . |
88, |
103 |
Pheasant’s Eye (see |
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Nemesia |
.88 |
Adonis) |
.66 |
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Nemophila . . . |
.88 |
Philadelphus (Mock |
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Nests, Wire Hen’s . |
137 |
Orange) |
114 |
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Nets, Melon . . |
125 |
Phlox 90, 103, |
108 |
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Netting, Poultry . . |
167 |
Phormium |
.92 |
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New Zealand |
Pampas |
Physalis Franchetti . . . . |
.92 |
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Grass (see Arundo) |
.68 |
Physostegia 92, |
111 |
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Nico-Fume . . . |
129 |
Pills, Roup |
136 |
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Nicotiana . . . |
88, |
103 |
Pines |
112 |
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Nierembergia |
.89 |
P'ink (see Dianthus) 78, |
110 |
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Nigella |
.88 |
Pinks (see Carnations) |
110 |
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Nikoteen |
129 |
Plant Tubs |
122 |
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Nitrate Soda . |
131 |
Plaster |
131 |
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Nymphaea . . . |
89, |
102 |
Platycodon (see Wah |
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Oak |
115 |
lenbergia) 100, |
111 |
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Oats |
.48 |
Plums |
116 |
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Oenothera . . . |
.89, |
111 |
Points, Glaziers’ |
125 |
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Oils, Harness |
156 |
Polemonium |
.92 |
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Oil, Lemon . |
129 |
Poles, Bean |
121 |
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Okra |
.39 |
Poplar (Populus) .... |
115 |
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Onion Seed . |
.38 |
Poppy (see Papaver) 91, 111 |
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Onion Sets . . |
.39 |
Portulaca |
.92 |
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Orchard Grass |
.54 |
Potatoes 42, 47 |
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Orobus |
.89 |
Potentilla |
.92 |
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Oxalis |
.89 |
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Oyster Plant |
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Sal |
122, |
124 |
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sify) |
.45 |
Pots, Water |
144 |
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Oyster Shells |
.136 |
Poultry Bone |
136 |
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Paeonies .... |
.90, |
108 |
Poultry Supplies . . . 135-137 |
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Pampas Grass |
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Gy |
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Powder, Condition . . . |
136 |
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nerium) |
.82 |
Pratt’s Foods |
136 |
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Panicum Crus |
Galli |
.52 |
Presses 155, |
165 |
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Prices of Agricultural |
Saws, Pruning . . . |
....144 |
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Grasses and Clover. 53-58 |
Scabiosa |
.95, 111 |
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Prickly Poppy (see |
Ar- |
Scalecide |
... .127 |
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gemone) |
68 |
Scales |
... .159 |
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Primrose (see Primu- |
Schizanthus |
94 |
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las) 11, 92, |
93, 111 |
Schizopetalon • |
93 |
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Prince’s Feather |
(see |
Scissors |
....146 |
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Amaranthus) |
67 |
Scorzonera |
45 |
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Privet |
....113 |
Scrapers, Tree . . . |
... .144 |
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Protecting Cloth . |
....125 |
Scraps, Fish |
....136 |
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Protectors, Plant . |
... .125 |
Scraps, Ground Beef... 136 |
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Prunus |
....115 |
Scythes |
144, 162 |
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Pueraria |
84 |
Sedum |
.93, 111 |
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Puller, Stump .... |
... .163 |
Seed Pans |
... .122 |
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Pumpkin |
42 |
Seeders |
151, 165 |
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Pumps 153, 154, 155, 159, 160 |
Senecio |
93 |
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Purple Fringe (see |
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Rhus) |
. ...114 |
Mimosa) |
87 |
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Putty Bulb |
....125 |
Separators, Cream |
149, 158 |
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Pyrox |
.... 128 |
Settees |
162 |
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Pyrus |
....115 |
Shade Trees |
115 |
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Pyrethrum ....93, |
103, 111 |
Shakers, Powder . |
130 |
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Quaking Grass |
(see |
Shamrock Shears |
93 144, 148 |
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Briza) |
70 |
Setters, Plant .... |
165 5 |
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Quinces |
... .116 |
Sheep’s Fescue . . . |
54 |
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Radish |
43 |
Shelf, Wire Windo |
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Ragged Robin (see |
Shell Flower (see |
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Lychnis) |
.85, 111 |
Molucella) |
87 |
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Rakes |
143, 147 |
Shells, Ground Oyster.. 136 |
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Rape |
..47, 51 |
Shovels |
147 |
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Raspberries |
117 |
Shrubs, Hardy . . . . |
114, 115 |
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Rat Corn |
128 |
Sieves, Wire |
126 |
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Rates, Parcel Post. |
. 3 cover |
Silene |
93 |
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Real Estate Agency .2 cover |
Silkaline |
126 |
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Red Fescue |
55 |
Slag, Basic |
131 |
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Red Top Grass... |
54 |
Slug Shot |
129 |
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Red Hot Poker |
3lant |
Small Fruits |
.116-118 |
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.99, 111 |
Smilax (see Mvrsiphyl- |
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Reels, Line |
146 |
lum) |
94 |
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Reels, Hose |
162 |
Smoke-Tree (see Rhus) 114 |
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Reseda |
.86, 103 |
Snake Cucumber |
(see |
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Retinospora |
112 |
Cucumis flexuosus) . . .82 |
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Rhodanthe |
93 |
Snapdragon (see |
An- |
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Rhode Island Bent Grass. 55 |
tirrhinum) |
.68, 103 |
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Rhododendrons |
113 |
Snowball ( Viburnum) .. 1 14 |
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Rhubarb |
. .43, 47 |
Snow-on-the-Mountain |
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Rhus |
114 |
(see Euphorbia) |
80 |
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Rice, Unhulled . . . |
47 |
Soap Spray |
. .... 129 |
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Rings, Bull |
163 |
Soap, Sulpho-Tobacco . . 129 |
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Ricinus |
.93, 103 |
Soap, Fish Uil . . . . |
129 |
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Rods, Label |
121 |
Soil |
131 |
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Roffea |
126 |
Soiling Crops . . . . |
53 |
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Rollers |
150, 160 |
Solanum |
95 |
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Roofing |
163 |
Solidago Latifolia |
94 |
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Rosa multiflora nana....93 |
Song Restorer . . . |
47 |
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Rose Campion (see |
Soot, Scotch |
131 |
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Agrostemma) . . |
67 |
Sorghum |
52 |
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Roses |
106, 107 |
Spades |
147 |
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Rose of Heaven |
( see |
Speedwell (see Veron- |
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Agrostemma) . . |
67 |
ica) |
100 |
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Rose of Sharon |
(see |
Sphagnum |
131 |
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Althaea) |
114 |
Spinach |
46 |
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Rough Stalked Meadow. 54 |
Spiraea |
Ill |
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Roup Pills |
136 |
Sprayers |
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Rudbeckia |
93 |
143, 153, 154, |
155, 161 |
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Rustic Work |
124 |
Spraying Calendar |
... .119 |
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Rye |
48 |
Sprinklers, Lawn. |
149, 161 |
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Salpiglossis |
.94, 103 |
Spruce |
112 |
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Salt |
131 |
Spurrey |
52 |
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Salsify |
45 |
Squash |
..17, 44 |
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Salvia |
.94, 103 |
Squirrel-Tail Grass |
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Sand |
131 |
(see Hordeum) |
83 |
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Sanvitalia |
93 |
Stachys |
94 |
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Saponaria |
93 |
Stakes, Label . . . . |
121 |
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Sash, Hot Bed. . . . |
126 |
Stakes, Plant . . . . |
121 |
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Saucers, Flower Pot 122, 123 |
j Stanchions, Cow.. |
156, 160 |
Stands, Plant and Rus- tic 123, 124
Statice 13, 99
Stevia 96
Sticks, Plant 121
Stipa 95
Stocks 95, 96, 103
Stokesia 96, 111
Stonecrop (see Sedum).93
Strawberries 118
Strawberry Tree (see
Calycanthus) 114
Streptocarpus 11
Sudan Grass 52
Sugar Cane 52
Sulphate Ammonia .... 131
Sulphate Copper 129
Sulpho-Naphthol 137
Sulphur, Flowers of... 129 Sulphur, Dusting ..19, 127
Tritoma .99, 111
Trollius .99', 111
Tropaeolum .88, 103
Trowels 146
Trucks, Plant 123
Trucks, Barrel 145
Trumpet Flower (see
Datura) 79
Trumpet Vine (see Big-
nonia) 69, 111
Tuberoses 102
Tubs, Plant 122
Tulip Tree 115
Turnip 46
Twine 126
Ulmus 115
Valeriana 100
Vanes, Weather 159
Vaporite 129
Various Leaved Fescue. 55
Sunflowers (see Heli- anthus) 11,47,96,110,136 Supplies, Veterinary ...163 Supports, Carnation ...121
Supports, Tomato 121
Swainsonia 96
Swan River Daisy (see
Brachycome) 69
Sweeper, Lawn 161
Sweet Alyssum (see Alyssum) ...67. 103, 111 Sweet Clover Trifol- ium) 96
Sweet Peas (see Lathy- rus) .... 12, 13, 85, 97, 98, 99, 111
Sweet Potato Plants.... 47 Sweet Rocket (see Hes-
peris) 82
Sweet Sultan (Centau-
rea) 73
Sweet Vernal Grass 55
Sweet William (see Di-
anthus) 96, 110
Swiss Chard 27
Syringa 114
Tables of Grass Mix- tures 56, 57
Tables, Valuable ....59, 60 Tagetes (Marigold) .86, 103
Tall Fescue Grass 54
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 55
Tankage, Ground 131
Tanglefoot, Tree 129
Tape, Electric 126
Tar' 128
Tares (Vetches) 49
Tarragon 47
Tassel Flower (see
Cacalia) 70
Traps, Animal ....158, 161 Thrift (see Armeria)
68, 110
Thunbergia 99
Tigridia 103
Timothy 53
Tinfoil 126
Tobacco 45
Tobacco Dust ....127, 129
Tobacco Stems 129
Tomato 17, 45, 47
Torenia 99, 103
Trellises 120, 167
Trifolium (Sweet Clov- er) 96
Trimmer, Lawn 141
Vases, Rustic, Florists’
and Iron 122, 123
Vegetable Plants and
Roots 47
Vegetable Seeds, Gen- eral List 21-46
Venus’ Looking-Glass
(see Campanula) 71
Verbena 11, 100, 103
Vermine 129
Veronica 100, 111
Vetches 49
Veterinary, Supplies ...162
Virburnum 114
Victor Fly Driver 127
Vinca 100, 103
Viola 89, 100, 103
Virgin’s Bower (see
Clematis) 73, 111
Virginia Creeper (Am-
pelopsis) 67,, 111
Virginian Stock (see
Malcomia) 100
Viscaria 100
Wahlenbergia ...100, 111
Wallflower 100
Washer, Clothes 158
Water Glass 167
Water Lily 102
Wax, Grafting 126
Weaner, Calf 163
Weed Killer 125
Weeders
146, 151, 156, 161, 162
Wheat 48, 136
Wheelbarrows 168
White Fringe (see Chi-
onanthus) 114
Whitlavia 100
Wild Cucumber 79
Wild Flower Garden... 101
Willow (Salix) 115
Wind Flower (see An- emone) 67, 110
Wire, Bouquet 126
Wistaria Ill
Wringers, Clothes 164
Wood Meadow Grass... 55
Workers, Butter 157
Worm Killer 129
Yarrow (see Achillea)
66, 110
Yellow Oat Grass 55
Yucca Filamentosa . 100, 111
Zea 100
Zinc Labels 121
Zinnia 13, 101, 103
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
BRECK’S GLADIOLI
The past season’s growth has resulted in as fine a stock of Lexington-grown bulbs as could be desired. Careful selection from year to year has eliminated varieties that have not proved themselves satisfactory both as to form and color, so that the following .lists may be taken as a safe guide in choosing for the home garden. A cordial invitation is extended to our friends to visit our grounds at Lexington during the blooming seasori (August and September); to those not familiar with these wonderful flowers the striking combinations of color will be a revelation.
Gladioli will succeed in any sunny location; the soil should be reasonably rich, though any soil which will grow potatoes is suitable. The best time for planting is May or June, after the ground becomes warm. Take them up in the Fall after the tops turn brown, and store in a dry place, cool but free from frost.
Additional varieties listed in special catalog.
America. A most charming, soft, delicate pink, tinted lavender. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Attraction. Deep rich crimson, with beautiful white throat. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Augusta. Pure white, blue anthers. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Badenia. One of the most beautiful varieties in exist- ence. Was awarded certificates at both Haarlem and London and won a medal at Chicago. The flowers are very large, finely expanded and many open at one time; color a beautiful true lavender-blue. $1.25 each; $12.00 doz.
Baron Hulot (Blue Jay). The best blue variety, very large violet blue. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Brenchleyensis. Vermilion scarlet. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per M.
Chicago White. Snow white, with stripe of carmine on lower petals. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Comanche. Vivid scarlet, large spike, tall growing, early flowering variety. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Cardinal King. Bright, cherry-red, of rich tone; large flower. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Clarice. Soft rose pink, flaked with a deeper tint; flowers large, four or five open at one time, spikes straight and strong. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Daisy Rand. Soft rose pink, splashed with a darker tone, the lower petals have a blotch of buff. A most beau- tiful variety. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Dawn. A most beautiful shell pink, slightly pencilled in the throat, a great favorite as a cut flower. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Europa. Snowy white, the finest pure white variety yet offered. Awarded certificate of merit at London, Berlin and Paris. $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Giant Lavender, or Mary Fennell. Deep lavender, shading to a paler tint, lower petals primrose yellow with pen- ciling of lavender. $2.25 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Halley. Delicate salmon pink predominates with a slight rosy tint, the lower petals bear a creamy blotch with a stripe of red through the centre, the whole pro- ducing a delightful effect. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Harvard. Rich velvety maroon of enormous size. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Independence. Beautiful deep rosy pink, the petals are of a velvety texture and the vigor of the plant enables it to hold its color a long time. It is used extensively for design work. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Jean Dieulafov. Soft cream color with carmine blotch. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Jessie Palmer. Pure snow white, relieved by a patch of glistening carmine, flowers of medium size and grace- ful form. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Lily Lehmann. Glistening w'hite of graceful habit, free blooming. $1.65 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
May. White, flaked crimson, a very useful variety. 75c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
THE DOLLAR COLLECTION
This collection, which met with great favor last season, is not a mixture, but comprises two dozen blooming-size bulbs in four named varieties, sent prepaid to any address for
$1.00
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Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr.
BRECK’S GLADIOLI — Continued
Mrs. Francis King (The Original). A most beautiful flame pink; immense flowers on a spike, growing 4 feet high, with from 18 to 20 flowers, 6 to 8 open at one time. One of the finest varieties in cultivation. 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. A most beautiful variety, pro- ducing large, well expanded flowers of an exquisite shade of salmon pink, heavily blotched with red in the throat. This variety should he in the garden of all lovers of Gladiolus. 15c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Mrs. Malcolm Mackay. Cherry red with a patch of white on the lower petals; very effective and excellent for cutting. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Mrs. Watt. Beautiful brilliant wine color. One shade; nice large spikes of well opened flowers; lasting a long time when cut; an excellent variety for decora- tion purposes. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
See special catalog
i Navajo. Magnificent bright rich red, blossoms large, six or eight opening at one time, spikes straight and tall and of vigorous growth. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Niagara. Color cream, blending at base of petal to a canary yellow, stamens are purple and the stigma pale carmine. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Panama (Seedling of America). Long spike, color deeper pink than America, admired by all who have seen it in flower. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Peace. Beautiful large pure white, tinted with lilac. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Pink Beauty. Beautiful rose pink, very early bloomer. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Pink Perfection. Large blooms, fine form, long spikes. Color, apple blossom pink. A very lovely, soft shade. Altogether one of the most popular varieties. $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
Premiere. Creamy white suffused with soft crimson, the lower petals bear a crimson blotch, very early bloomer. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Primulinus Hybrids. Seedling's of delicate form and coloring, slender and graceful in growth. Their colors range from pale yellow to light scarlet. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Princeps. Immense wide open flowers of a bright scar- let, marked with white on lower portions which inten- sifies the brilliant color. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Shakespeare. White with pale rose, good forcing variety. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00. per 100.
Spring Song. Pale primrose yellow, suffused with soft pink. The lower petals with blotch of canary yellow. One of the most beautiful of the new varieties. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Sulphur King. The finest yellow variety, color clear sul- phur yellow, long spike and flowers well arranged. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
Wm. Falconer. Has a spike of great length and large clear pink flowers. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
MIXTURES
Breck’s Exhibition Mixture. A superb collection, giving a wide range of color of wide open flowers, beautifully marked and including many of the named varieties. Especially selected as to combination and blending of colors, so that they may he used for cut flowers as well as for massing. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Breck’s Garden Mixture. A good mixture containing almost every shade known in the Gladioli family. 30c per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
Groff’s Hybrids. A splendid mixture, flowers of large size, and vigorous growth. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Lemoines Hybrids. Choice mixture. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
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. .50c per doz. |
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additional varieties.
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
| NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES |
! IN
I FLOWER SEEDS AND BULBS I
Cyclamen Eileen Low
j 9 71- Cyclamen
Eileen Low i
The most extraordinary [
! break which has been ob-
tained in Cyclamen since hybridists commenced to =
work on the original variety I from Persia.
i A lovely shade of pink i ] (Rose du Barri), a tone of j
j color which so appeals to i
| those of most aesthetic taste ; i
1 but the great attraction lies |
j in the distinct blush-white J
| margin and blush-white crest j
| on each petal which, on 1
j account of the great con- |
j trast, gives an attractiveness I
| found in no other Cyclamen. f
2 Price 50 cts. per pkg. 2
i99- Aquilegia
Spurless on Anemone- Flowered
This is a novelty of great merit, especially in the perennial class ; it is perfectly hardy and will blossom by Memorial Day. The color is a beautiful light blue. Per pkt. 50 cts.
219. Aquilegia
Erskine Park Hybrids
This strain of Aquilegia originated at Erskine Park, Lenox, Mass., U. S. A., being the result of hybridizing the finest European and American varieties. Seeds sown in greenhouse during February and March will flower the first season, but for best results sow during July and plant in permanent position in the fall. Colors are blue, lavender, mauve, white, yellow, scarlet and pink. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 pkts. 50 cts., oz. $1.00.
558- Galenelula
Breck9s New Giant Orange
This is a very choice strain, grown specially for us. It is quite distinct from any other variety. The color is a very deep orange. The flowers are extra large and are borne on good stout stems. Per pkt. 25 cts.
I 972. Cyclamen Cherry Ripe
(New Bright Red)
The brightest red Cyclamen in cultivation, of the most free flowering habit. 50 cts. pkg.
973- Cyclamen Pin k- Pearl
A very free flowering variety. Lovely pale salmon flowers foliage hard and tesselated, a delightful color either by day or artificial light. One of the finest in cultivation. 50 cts. pkg.
974- Cyclamen St- George
The Silver Leaf Cyclamen
A variety with marbled foliage. The flowers are of a pale salmon pink, which contrast well with the foliage. 50 cts. pkg.
346. Aster “ Autumn Glory 99
Color pure shell pink and similar to Semples pink, except that it has a better and more substantial flower. Ihe plant itself is larger and stronger than the Semples variety. Autumn Glory will bloom after other late Asters and before the early Chrysanthemums are ready. The flowers hold their shape and color for a remarkably long time, making it a most desirable sort for general cultivation, flowering at a time when good flowers are extremely scarce. 20 cts. pkt., 2 pkts. 35 cts.
THE USE OF THIS ORDER-SHEET FACILITATES PROMPT SHIPMENT
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NOTICE.— We give no warranty express or Implied as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any Nursery Stock, Seeds, Bulbs or Plante we sell, and will not be In any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept goods on these terms, ne must return them at once, and all payments therefor will be refunded.— BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERY CO. *
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Aster “ New Rochester.”
Aster “ Vick’s Perfection 99
This is a great improvement on the mid-season varieties, flowers are exquisite in form and the plants are taller than those of the late upright branching. Average diameter of the blossom fully four inches. Plants are extremely vigorous with unusually broad dark green leaves and stout stems. They carry about twelve large double flowers on long stems free from side branches. When they are in full bloom the flower is strongly whorled with the outer row of petals straight ; producing a charming effect, which is quite distinct from any other Upright Asters.
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340. |
Shell Pink |
Per Pkt. 20 cts. |
2 Pkts. 35 |
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341. |
Lavender |
“ “ 20 “ |
“ 35 |
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342. |
Rose |
“ “ 20 “ |
“ 35 |
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343. |
Crimson |
“ “ 20 “ |
“ 35 |
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344. |
Purple |
“ “ 20 “ |
“ 35 |
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345. |
White |
“ “ 20 “ |
“ 35 |
Aster “ New Rochester99
The new varieties of this type are more double and more Chrysanthemum-like than those of the original Lavender Pink Rochester. The long narrow petals fall over one another in a charming cascade of color, forming a wonderful shaggy mass that cannot be equalled for richness of effect.
347. Lavender Rochester. A beautiful shade of clear light
lavender. Pkt. 20 cts. 2 Pkts. 35 cts.
348. Purple Rochester. Rich shade of deep purple. Pkt.
20 cts. 2 Pkts. 35 cts.
349. Shell Pink Rochester. A beautiful shade. Pkt. 25 cts.
2 Pkts. 40 cts.
Aster " New Triumph Comet"
A magnificent new class of mid-season Asters with extra long stems and large fluffy full double flowers of the finest type. The introducer considers this variety a very great improvement on the Astermum both in size and quality.
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364. |
Pure White P |
er Pkt. 15 cts. |
2 Pkts. 25 cts |
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365. |
Shell Pink |
“ 15 “ |
“ 25 “ |
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366. |
Lavender Pink |
“ 15 “ |
“ 25 “ |
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367. |
Lavender |
“ 15 |
“ 25 “ |
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368. |
Rose |
“ 15 “ |
“ 25 “ |
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369. |
Purple |
“ 15 “ |
“ 25 “ |
Vick’s King Asters
This magnificent class of Asters is distinct from all others in the character of the flowers. The long, narrow petals are folded lengthwise, appearing almost as though quilled. The flowers are of great size and substance, and last longer when cut than any other class. The plants are large, and the stems exceptionally long and strong. Our customers will be pleased to learn of another color being added to this splendid type of Aster. Crimson King, White King and Pink King are of more upright habit, while Lavender King, Violet King and Rose King are of branching habit ; blooming as they do, with our Late Branching, they make a very desirable addition.
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430. |
Crimson King, dark rich crimson |
Pkt. 15c. |
% oz. 51.00 |
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431. |
Lavender King, deep lavender |
15c. |
1.00 |
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432. |
Pink King, beautiful lavender pink |
15c. |
1.00 |
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433. |
Rose King, brilliant deep rose |
10c. |
.50 |
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434. |
Violet King, rich violet purple |
15c. |
.75 |
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435. |
White King, pure white |
15c. |
1.00 |
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Collection 1 pkt. of each of the above 6 varieties 60 cts. |
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862. Cosmos Giant Blush Queen
A very large flowered and early variety of quite a new type. The color is a beautiful blush, flaked with a rosy lilac tint, deepening towards the center. The height of the plant is 3 to 4 feet, and the large graceful flowers, borne on long stems, make it an excellent variety for cutting. It is very free flower- ing. Pkt. 25 cts.
995 Delphinium ,
Erskine Park Hybrids
These beautiful hybrids originated at Erskine Park, Lenox, Mass., U. S. A., and are the result of crossing the finest varieties of Formosum and Nudicaule, saving seed only from the largest and finest flowers. They are a very early flowering variety and will produce some flowers during fall. In color, they are all the finest delicate shades of blue, in habit very strong and vigorous, and perfectly hardy. Will flower very satisfactorily the first year if sown in greenhouse in March, but will produce finest flowers second year. Seed may be sown in summer out of doors, planting in permanent position in fall. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1.00, % oz. $1.50.
997. Delphinium Breckfs Superb New Hybrids
Saved from a magnificent strain of all the best varieties, they range in color from delicate lavender through all shades to the most intense blue. Pkt. 50 cts.
998. Delphinium * 6 Azure Fairy 99
This is a variety which is the result of several years of care- ful selection; will be found a useful addition to the annual class of plants. The plants grow to a height of about 12 inches, and are covered with a profusion of Cambridge Blue flowers, which resemble the variety blue Butterfly in habit ; have been very much admired in the recent International Show in England. Pkt. 25 cts.
1093. Digitalis Pure Yellow
Grows like the other varieties, 4 to 5 feet tall, and has the most beautiful clear yellow flowers. A great acquisition to the Digitalis family. Pkt. 25 cts.
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Delphinium Azure Fairy
1109. Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca Hyhrida FL PI.
This is a semi-double and double flowering variety. The colorings of this new varitty aie rich and varied, those of the single sorts ranging from white to light and dark yellow, and from rose to orange, producing about 60% double flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.
139° Gypsophila Paniculata FI. PL
Seeds offered of this variety produce about 70% double flowering plants, and if the same are sown in January or February, and the seedling transplanted about the middle of April a bright display of bloom can be expected in Autumn. Of course, the effect of an immense quantity of white will be obtained the next year. This is a rare addition to the hardy Perennial and is highly recommended. Pkt. 25 cts.
Chrysanthemum, New Single Hybrids
1482. Hibiscus Grandiflorus Sunset
A beautiful greenhouse plant ; flower very large, pale yellow, black centre. Flowers 6 inches across. Pkt. 15 cts, oz. $1.25.
1483- Hibiscus
New Giant Flowering Marshmallow
A greatly improved form of marshmallow or rosemallow. The flowers are of enormous size, sometimes measuring 12 inches in diameter. The colors comprise rich dark red, soft mallow pink and pure white. The plants grow from 5 to 8 feet high and bloom from early July until late Autumn. They are perfectly hardy. If seed is sown early the plants will blossom the first year. Pkt. 15 cts.
1 99 1 Mignonette
Break’s Pride of the Market
This year we have secured what we believe is the best strain of forcing Mignonette ever developed. The seed we offer is grown under glass, and will produce enormous spikes of reddish-green, deliciously fragrant flowers. Pkt. 50 cts.
3241 Pansy
Break’s Giant Matchless
An excellent exhibition strain. Flowers are very large, of great substance with a wide range of the richest colors. A variety unsurpassed for frame culture and does equally as well outdoors. Pkt. $1.00.
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1252. GaiiSardia
Break's Exhibition Strain
This is an exceedingly showy, effective strain of perennial Gaillardia, producing large handsome flowers of various colors, including clear golden yellow, brilliant crimson, edged gold, and others banded with gold. Pkt. 25 cts.
1614. Lavatera “ Spiendens Sunset "
For some years a well known firm of seed growers in Eng- land has been working to improve the Mallows and Lavatera. They have succeeded in introducing several very beautiful varieties. We consider Lavatera Sunset the best of the lot, the plant growing to a height of from 2 to 2% feet. An annual ; flowers deep rosy crimson, making a most compact and effect- ive bedding plant; also used by many as a cut flower, holding its color and form well for some time after cutting. A great favorite with all flower lovers. Pkt. 25 cts.
1709- Lychnis Arkwrightii
A cross between Lychnis Chalcedonica and Ilaageana, result- ing in something different and better than either parent. Has the upright habit of the former with the flower form of the latter, but greatly improved. Height, 2 to 3 feet, requires no staking; covered with bloom of rich effective colors. Will flower first season if sown early; second year attains perfec- tion. As a summer bedding plant it is admirably adapted and will soon command a leading place. Pkt. 25 cts.
904 New Morning Glory
Double Snow Fairy
This is a magnificent and unique flower. It grows as vigor- ously as the other varieties. It begins to bloom early and continues freely until frost. The flowers appear like large snow white tassels. Upon examination, however, it will be seen that there is a well formed single white morning glory in the centre, which is completely surrounded by numerous white petals, the whole forming a most unique and beautiful tassel-like blossom. Pkt. 15 cts , $1.00 oz.
2304. Greek's
Pentstemon Giant Hybrids
Seeds saved from the largest flowers. Having a wide range of bright colors including rose, pink, lavender, crimson, purple, etc., seeds sown in heat in January or February will bloom the same year. 50 cts. per pkg.
2326. Petunia-Erskine Park Belle
This is a remarkably pretty Petunia. Color, deep rose pink. Large flowers, slightly frilled. An excellent variety for bedding or borders. It will blossom {he whole summer if seed pods are removed. 25 cts. per pkg., 5 pkgs. for $1.00.
2327. Petunia Velvety Violet Blue (True)
This is a great acquisition to the Petunia family and should be grown by all lovers of flowers. It is extensively used in Europe for window boxes. This seed is especially grown for us and is true to name and color. It grows about 1 foot high. Pkt. 50 cts.
2488. Primula Malacoides New Dwarf
A great acquisition to the Malacoides family, making a very fine pot plant, densely flowered, the individual whorls of flowers in many plants being so close together as almost to resemble a spike of stock ; yet not too compact. Color, purplish red, with deep orange eye which shows up distinctly. Awarded certifi- cate of honorable mention by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, spring of 1917. 50 cts. jier pkg.
2929. Streptocarpus
Break’s New Giant Mixture
This strain is specially saved for us in England. Without doubt one of the finest strains of this beautiful plant ever sent out, including the charming varieties raised and shown by Mr. Edwin Beckett, and a fine selection of some of the best hybrids raised from Messrs. Veitch’s strain, embracing the newer and rarer shades of red and the clear throated varieties. Pkt. 50 cts.
1425 Sunflower
Miniature Golden Fleece
The cactus shaped flowers are of a clear golden yellow, with a dark centre, long stems, excellent for cutting. The height of the plant is 3 to 3% ft. Pkt. 25 cts.
3 1 99- Verbena
Grand! flora, Helen Willmott
This variety of Verbena is the very finest under cultivation and is unequalled for bedding. Flowers very large, color is a beautiful salmon rose with white eye. Pkt. 25 cts.
Lavatera “Spiendens Sunset**
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SWEET PEAS
New Early Flowering Long Season Spencers
The following new varieties of Sweet Peas begin to blossom 106 days after planting the seed in the open ground; six weeks earlier than the late flowering varieties planted at the same time. They usually blossom for four full months.
4072. Early Morning Star. The color is
a deep orange-scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange-pink wings. It does not burn badly out in the open and under glass is magnificent. The flowers are large and of the best Spencer form, and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion 25c. per pkt.
4073. Early Song Bird. The flower is thesame color as Florence Morse Spencer. The placing of the flower is splendid for packing and they are borneon long stems in threes and fours. We think this will be the leading pale pink for florists. 25c. per pkt.
4071. Early Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than Early Song Bird, on white ground, closely resembling Count- ess Spencer. It is very free flowering and sure to be a favorite . . .25c. per pkt.
4070. Early Spring Maid. The color is a light pink on a cream ground and the blossoms have the same splendid char- acteristics as “Mrs. Hugh Dickson” fora florist’s flower. It is a most effective flower, and like the other Early Flower- ing Spencers now being offered it carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems 25c. per pkt.
4074. Early Snow-Flake. This is the
best Early Flowering white-seeded W hite Spencer we have seen. The blossoms are very large and of the best-waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. As a market variety it will be in great demand 25c. per pkt.
4075. Early Heather Bell. This will be one of the most popular shades with all florists, as it will be so useful for making up for any occasion. The flowers are very large on long, stout stems. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve. After standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender. . .25c. per pkt.
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SWEET PEAS
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4076. Blanche Ferry Spencer. Extra early, pink and white, a select strain of this variety. 25c. pkt., or 5 pkts. for $1.00
4077. Airs. A. A. Skach. A beautiful, clear light pink . .25c. pkt., or 5 pkts. for $1.00
4078. Mrs. M. M. Spanolin. Very large, pure white, ,25c. pkt., or 5 pkts. for$1.00
4079. Yarrawa. Bright rose with light wings. (The new pink Australian variety which is a great favorite with all who grow it.) . .25c. pkt , or 5 pkts. for $1.00
Statice Suworowii Alba
2794. Pure white. New annual variety, dwarf and compact long, graceful sprays. 25c. pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00.
Statice Suworowii Rose
2795. .Bright rose, very handsome, annual. 25c. pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00.
Zinnia 9 “Achievement ”
3595. Elegans Robusta Qrandiflora.
The raising of this beautiful new Zinnia is undoubtedly an “achievement” in the field of horticultural endeavor. It is distinct from all other Zinnias hitherto raised by the shape of its petals, which are partially tubular at the base and expand in a cactus-like form towards the tip, thereby displaying a rich variety of color, mostly of the warmer shades, such as rose, salmon, and lilac, scarlet, and coppery golden yellow. On the reverse side the petals are of a lilac tint, varying from light to dark, and by their singular contour they produce in the flower a rare and beautiful combination of color never before seen amongst Zinnias .... 25 cts. pkt., 5 pkts. for $1.00
Snow=Flake
Begonias — Winter Flowering
Every spring we import from England a fresh stock of these beautiful plants, and each year the demand for them is greater. For the greenhouse or conservatory they are unsurpassed. All who saw the beautiful plants of this type at the 1916 Chrysanthemum Show in Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., could not help but admire them. Upon request we will be glad to furnish special culture directions.
Ensign . each $1.50
Exquisite “ 3.50
Matchless “ 3.50
Masterpiece “ 3. 50
Mrs. Heal “ 1.50
Optima “ 1.50
Winter Cheer “ 1-50
Rosalind “ 3.50
Begonia, Mrs. Heal
Plants ready for delivery about April 1st.
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BRECK’S MARKET GARDEN DANVERS HALF LONG CARROT (For description see page 17)
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1918
Novelties and Vegetable Seeds
OF SPECIAL MERIT
BRECK’S CRACKERJACK WAX BUSH BEAN
EARLY, PROLIFIC, COLOR GOLDEN YELLOW (For full description see page 16). Price 25c pkg.; 40c pt.; 75c qt.; $2.50 for 4 qts.
BRECK’S FORCING WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER
(BELLEVILLE STRAIN)
This Cucumber came originally from a cross of the English Forcing variety Telegraph and a good strain of hot- house White Spine resulting in a much better Cucumber for length and color than the common forcing stock. The Spine markings are very distinct. The vines are of strong, vigorous growth, bearing a quantity of Cucumbers of uni- form size and of fine color. We have our seed grown for us by Messrs. Belleville & Waite, South Chelmsford, Mass, from selected cucumbers. Note illustration at top of page 14. Price, 50c pkg.; $2.50 oz.; $6.00 % lb.
BRECK’S EASY BLANCHING CELERY
A variety very popular in the South and Southwest. Will bleach as quickly as White Plume or Golden Self Blanching. Almost blight proof, quality excellent, fairly good winter variety if stored quite green. Price, 10c pkg.; 75c oz.; 14 lb., $2.50.
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BRECK’ S TEWKSBURY DWARF
HORTICULTURAL BUSH BEANS
Due to the unusual beauty and size of its pods, this variety brings consistently higher prices than any other Horticultural Bean sold on the Boston Market. When ready to pick, the yellowish surfaces of the pods are beautifully marbled and splashed with bright crimson. The vines bear great numbers of long pods, inclined to curve slightly, generally containing six beans each, although seven are not unusual. Until they have attained full size the pods are comparatively dull and inconspicuous, the color intensifying rapidly as maturity is reached. It is characteristic of the vines to throw out tendrils like those of pole beans, but the plants are distinctly dwarf and upright, displaying no tendency to climb or sprawl over the ground. The variety was developed by Mr. French, of Tewksbury, Mass., some years ago ; since then its growth has been confined to certain localities in the neighborhood of Boston. It is the leader of the Horticultural Bush Beans and may be distinguished easily from other varieties. In the cut at the top of the page a single plant is shown; the pods at the left are actual size. Our seed stock, which is of the original strain and true to type, is grown for us by one of the most experienced bean specialists in this State.
Pkt. 25 cts , Pt. 45 cts., Qt. 85 cts., 4 Qts. $3.00.
BRECK’S CRACKERJACK
WAX BUSH BEANS
For about ten years this Bean of great merit has been a money-maker for market gardeners in the West. We feel confident that when the variety becomes gener- ally known, its merits will make it a leader on New Eng- land markets. It is a profuse bearer and the beans ship remarkably well. The plants are strong and erect, bear- ing bunches of pods well above the ground. The pods, which ripen fully as early as those of Wardwell’s Kidney Wax, resemble them in shape, but are rounder and more fleshy ; they are of a handsome, bright golden yellow peculiar to the variety. The beans are yellow.
Pkt. 25 cts., Pt. 40 cts., Qt. 75 cts., 4 Qts. $2.£0.
SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX
A new stringless variety, very prolific, resembling somewhat Currie’s Wax. Early and of good flavor. Seed black, pods of good size, thick, flat.
Pkt. 25 cts., Pt. 40 cts., Qts. 75 cts., 4 Qts. $2.50.
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Breck's Market Garden Danver's Half -Long Garret
Our market garden seed is the choicest stock from a most carefully developed strain of this popular variety. The rich, deep orange roots, averaging from six to eight inches in length, taper gradually to a blunt point and are exceptionally smooth and handsome ; their crisp, tender flesh is of fine flavor. Being of medium length, the roots are easy to dig. This variety adapts itself readily to all types of soil and is enormously productive.
Pkt. lOcts., oz. 40 cts., 141b. $1.25, lb. $4.00
Haco Cabbage
The earliest Danish Red Cabbage, heads round “ solid as a bullet,” weighing from 8 to 10 pounds. Our seed stock from the originator at Copenhagen, Denmark. All who prefer the Red Cabbage should give “Haco” a good trial. We can recommend highly “ Ilaco,” having given it a careful test in our seed trial grounds at Lexington.
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., 4 lb. $2.50
Copenhagen Market Cabbage
The only large, round-headed Cabbage which is really early; it matures positively as soon as Charleston Wakefield. The short-stemmed, compact, yet vigorous plants, have few outer leaves and may be grown close together, insuring very large yields. Heads of this variety are unusually solid, often weigh- ing ten pounds each ; they mature all at the same time and are of excellent quality. Commercial and private growers alike agree that in its class Copenhagen Market Cabbage is supreme.
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., 4 lb. $2.00
Honey Dew Musk Melon
A large, light-colored, smooth-skinned melon having a rather unusual shape and appearance. The fruits often weigh from 8 to 10 lbs. each and have a thick, light green flesh. Delicious honey-like flavor.
Pkg. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 4 lb. $1.50
Greek's Balshire Tomato
This variety resulted from crossing Balch’s Fillbasket and Lister’s Prolific. It is far superior to the latter parent in that it is a heavier cropper, of better shape, and shows less tendency to crack. In a recent trial under glass some of the plants carried at least 40 lbs. of fruit. We recommend it strongly either for forcing or for out-door culture.
Per Pkt. 25 cts.
Lister's Prolific Tomato
A variety of recent introduction and now very popular about Boston especially where a medium size tomato is desired. The color is rich scarlet, tomato is medium size, solid, fruit borne in large clusters.
Price per pkg. 1 5 cts. Per oz. 60 cts.
Hubert's Marvel Tomato
Fruit medium size, almost round, solid, borne in clusters, of English introduction, recommended for either forcing under glass or outdoor cultivation.
Price per pkg. 1 5 cts. Per oz. 60 cts.
Boston Greek Squash
Boston Greek Squash
A very desirable summer Bush Squash introduced by our friends from Southern Europe. The fruits are oblong and average about 12 in. in length ; color dark green, often striped or mottled with lighter green cr yellow. They may be pre- pared for the table in the same way as any Sumnier Squash, but are most delicious and palatable when sliced and fried like Egg Plant. Picked when about 8 in. in length and cooked as described above, the Greeks and Italians esteem it a great delicacy. The best size for the Boston market is a squash 7 or 8 in. long.
Pkg. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts., 4 lb. $2.50
Blue Hubbard Squash
A popular winter squash, hard shell, medium size, thick meat, dry, excellent quality. One of the best winter squashes. Our stock grown from selected squashes, in Eastern Massa- chusetts.
Pkg. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4 lb. $1.50
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Harvesting Mondamin Corn on World’s End Farm
Breck’s Mondamin Corn
This is a variety particularly adapted to New England conditions, since it will ripen in an average season within ioo days after planting. Although we have offered Breck’s Mondamin Corn for some ten years, the demand for seed far exceeds the supply.
Breck’s Mondamin is an eight-rowed yellow flint Corn. The kernels are large, and the ears, many of which reach a length of 15 inches, are filled to the very tips. The stalks are firm and solid, averaging about nine feet in height. It has been definitely established that this Corn, which produces 18 to 20 tons of fodder per acre, yields greater food value than some of the mammoth dent varieties which produce 25 to 28 tons per acre. This greater concentration of nutriment is an important factor in maintaining the efficiency of the silo. Our stock has been grown from selected ears, in Massachusetts, about thirty miles north of Boston.
Qt. 25 cts., Pk. $1.75, Bu. $6.00.
Pilot Pea
An extra early, round-seeded or smooth Pea. Can be planted as soon as ground can be worked. Pods as large as the Gradus, very prolific, highly recommended as an extra early market sort.
Pt. 35 cts., Qt. 65 cts., Pk. $4.00.
Pioneer Pea
An improvement on the popular Laxtonian. Vines about 20 inches high, color light green. Vigorous growth. The pods pointed and a little darker in color than the vine. Considered fully four days earlier than Laxtonian.
Pt. 35 cts., Qt. 65 cts., Pk. $4.00.
Quite Content Pea
Considered the latest maturing variety in cultivation. Quite Content was of English origin and known in England as the Giant Podded Main Crop Marrowfat. The pods are larger and longer than any other sort, but closely resembling Alderman in general appearance. Of good quality, prolific, rank growth of vine requiring plenty of room for best development. Pods are usually borne in pairs.
Pt. 35 cts., Qt. 65 cts., Pk. $4.00.
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“CORONA DRY”
Arsenate of Lead
The “Standard” for Convenience, Economy, Efficiency
For Applications with Water on Fruit Trees, Potatoes, etc.
Largest and Most Progressive Growers have Rendered the Verdict
The ease with which Corona mixes in water makes preparing for the spraying application a simple as well as accurate operation. It is unnecessary to make a paste of Corona and pass it through a strainer to know that the lumps are thoroughly broken up. Experience has shown that it is only necessary to shake the proportional amount of Corona into the spray tank and the agitator will quickly make an even and smooth mixture. For example — in spraying for codling moth, fill the spray tank with 50 gallons of water; weigh out one pound of “Corona Dry” and shake it into the tank; a short period of agitation will give a thorough mixture ready to apply on the trees. A measure sufficient to hold the proportional amount of Corona to the water in the tank will do away with the weighing each time.
It is distinctive for quick poisoning — even application and great adhesiveness.
Its purity and unusual chemical activeness give it highest poisoning power.
Its fineness of subdivision and great suspension properties not only make “Corona Dry” cover more thoroughly, but cause it to adhere to the foliage longer.
One pound of “Corona Dry” will do the work of three pounds of paste and do it better.
It can be kept indefinitely — will not freeze, dry out, cake or lose its strength.
“Corona Dry” contains no water, therefore there is no shrinkage, seepage or evaporation.
It is pure, containing nothing but Lead Oxide and Arsenic Oxide. Every package contains full net weight.
ASK FOR THE CORONA SPRAY SCHEDULE PRICES
lb. Package 30 cts. 1 lb. Package 55 cts. 5 lb. Package 50 cts. per lb. 10 lb. Package 45 cts. per lb.
25 lb. Drum 44 cts. per lb. 50 lb. Drum 43 cts. per lb. 100 lb. Drum 42 cts. per lb. 200 lb. Drum 40 cts. per lb.
Prevent Insect Pests on Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Shrubs and Tree*
Try the best known method of protecting your plants. Use “Corona Dry” dusting powder and put an end to insect pests. This universal insecticide prevents their getting a start, or destroys them after they appear.
Ideal for the home garden, small and large fruits, flowers and ornamental trees and shrubs. Kills aJI leaf-eating insects on ornamental and fruit trees. Does not “burn” the foliage.
BEST FOR POTATO BUGS
Superior to Paris Green because it covers the plant much more thoroughly. You can do the work twice as fast. It gets under the leaves better and kills the hidden bugs. Rain does not wash it off easily. “Corona Dry” is applied in dry dust form with a Hand Duster. The work can be done at any time of day. Keep it on hand. Will not lose strength. Absolutely safe to use.
“Corona Dry” kills Corn Ear Worms, Currant Worms and dozens of other pests.
SEND FOR CORONA BOOKLET “GARDEN PESTS AND THEIR CONTROL.”
CORONA
COWS .
Corona Dusting Sulphur for Fungus Pests
Pure Refined Superfine Flour Sulphur
No Other Ingredients
This pure sulphur is especially prepared for dusting. It can be used for all purposes of commercially pure sulphur. There are many insects, and even more fungus diseases, that have no known remedies at the present time. The fungus diseases are the harder of the two to handle, but some of the most common ones can be easily controlled by the use of an efficient sulphur product.
METHOD OF APPLICATION: Corona Dry** and Corona Dusting Sulphur are applied to growing plants, trees, shrubs, etc., in
exactly the same way. The dry powder is placed in the powder reservoir of the powder gun, or duster, and is blown over the foliage. The dust is so light, fine and uniform that it comes out in a cloud, and spreads over the plant much more rapidly than wet sprays can be applied. The foliage and fruit is covered with the protective dust very completely, and in about one-fifth of the usual time. The dust sticks just as well as a wet spray, and gives a much more even and thorough covering. In fact, dusting methods have proven far superior to wet methods for control of many insect injuries such as codling moth, etc., and the danger due to injury from “burning” has been practically eliminated.
Prices subject to market changes.
PRICES
1 Package 20 cts.; 5 lb. Package 15 cts. per lb.; 25 lb. Drum 9 cts. per lb.; 100 lb. Drum 7 cts. per lb.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE CORONA MIXTURE. A COMBINED INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE made by mixing equal parts by volume of “Corona Dry” and Corona Dusting Sulphur, as shown in the booklet “Garden Pests and their Control”
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THE STANDARD INOCULATION
ENRICH YOUR SOIL AND KEEP IT RICH
To Insure a Stand, Enrich Your Soil, Increase the Yield, Always Treat Your CLOVERS, ALFALFA, PEAS, BEANS, VETCH, SOJA BEANS, COW PEAS, FIELD PEAS, SWEET PEAS AND
ALL LEGUMES
TRADE
HIGH BRED NITROGEN GATHERING BACTERIA for CLOVERS, ALFAL FA . B EAN5. and OTHER -LEGUMES
MARK
Inoculation of Legume Seeds
with Farmogerm
Is a simple process ; no fuss, no bother. Just moisten the seed with FARMO- GERM, pure cultures, allow them to dry, and plant. Seeds for 20 acres can be treated in a few minutes and the results will surprise you. In order to obtain the maximum yield Legume (or pod bearing) crops, seeds must be supplied with Nitrogen-Gathering Bac- teria. FARMOGERM supplies these Bacteria, guaranteed alive and efficient, and shipped in a form to be conveniently applied to the seeds. Their use will increase the yield of the crop and make it richer in protein or feeding value. Your stock will relish Farmogermed Legume Fodder.
Atmospheric Nitrogen is free. The supply is unlimited. Why not Nitrogen Fertilizer?
Cost of Farmogerm
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Small Farm Size |
5 acres, |
$7.50 |
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Trial F'arm Size |
1 acre, |
2.00 |
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Garden Size |
. . 1 i acre, |
. 50 |
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Half Garden Size . . . |
■ ■ % acre, |
.25 |
Always specify crop when ordering.
Insist on FARMOGERM. It insures live, active Bacteria. Cultures in sealed bottles are not to be depended on.
Ask Us for Interesting Literature
make use of it and save the high cost of
For those who are accustomed to using a culture of legume bacteria in a dry medium aud who prefer that type of preparation we can now furnish “ALLCROP FARMOGERM.’’ This contains all the various strains of legume bac- teria in a single can and will inoculate any legume crop. In addition it also contains a large number of strains of bacteria which fix nitrogen in the soil independently which makes “ALLCROP FARMOGERM” of benefit to any crop — legume or non legume.
1 Acre Size Can, 52.00; 5 Acre Size Can, $7.50 Postpaid
THE NEW CORONA HAND DUSTER
The new Corona Hand Duster is a mechanically perfect apparatus which emits powders in clouds of rightconsistency from any position and in any direction, downward , up- ward or horizontally. Entirely different prin- ciples of mechanics have
been brought into play than have been used heretofore on such outfits. This principle is a pulsating measurement of the dust co-incident with the piston of the pump producing the air jet. It is made of the best materials obtainable. It will last a lifetime, always giving perfect service. The pump mechanism operates directly within the dust reservoir. Its construction virtually eliminates mechanical friction, the packing being accomplished by the air move- ment. It is double acting and at each movement of the piston automatically measures and eject9 a sufficient amount of dust for that one air pulsation. It is very light in weight and easily held in the hands in the most natural position. A handle is provided for each moving member of the pump, so that the direction of the cloud of dust can be easily controlled.
The dust Mixture is placed very easily within the Duster by unscrewing the specially designed cylinder end and sliding it on the tube to a sufficient distance from the cylinder. This gives an unusually large opening for filling the cylinder hopper, into which a sufficient amouut of dust can be placed. It is most convenient to fill the cylinder hopper by using a tablespoon or like utensil. Close the gun by screwing the cylinder end into place, making everything air tight.
In working the Duster use a very easy short stroke. The gun will give strong action and if worked too hard will throw too much material and be wasteful.
Price, $2.50 each. Sent by Parcel Post to any Post Office in New England States on receipt of price.
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omLI^IV D VEGETABLE SEEDS
THIS IS OUR NINETY.FIFTH ANNUAL CATALOG. We believe our knowledge and reputation acquired during all these years is of value. Through integrity and experience we have built up a business which stands second to none in reliability, and which is exceeded in volume by that of only one or two concerns in this country. The Golden Roll of Honor attests our ability to serve the gardening and farming public satisfactorily, else we would not be privileged to retain these gentlemen as customers for so many decades. If you want any information regarding horticultural or agricultural matters write us, or better still, call if possible and your inquiries will receive intelligent attention. Our policy is to do business in the good old-fashioned way, giving the best service and selling only goods of the highest quality at fair prices. If you have never dealt with us, surely some of your neighbors can tell you about our goods. If you desire “the best” send us a trial order; one small transaction will convince you.
NOTICE— We give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of any Nursery Stock, Seeds, Bulbs or plants we sell, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept these goods on these terms, he must return them at once, and all payments therefor will be refunded. JOSEPH BRECK & SONS, Corporation.
United States Food Administration License Number G14764
NOTICE
All prices quoted in this catalogue are based on stock now on hand or in transit and are subject to change with- out notice. .
Artichoke
(Cynara Scolymus)
German, “Artischoke.” — French, “Artichaut.” Spanish, “Alcachofa”
CULTLTRE. A rich sandy loam is desirable, but any soil made fine by deep culture and enriched with plenty of well-rotted manure will answer. Sow seed in hot-bed early in spring, in rows 6 inches apart; transplant when large enough into boxes or pots. After danger of frosts is past plant in the open ground, 2 feet between the plants and 3 feet between the rows.
This method of cultivation will produce heads for culinary purposes by September. Seed may, if desired, be sown in the open ground in May, but the little tender plants should be given protection until the cold weather of spring has passed.
Plants raised from seed sown outdoors will not give edible heads until the second summer. One ounce of seed will sow 30 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. % lb.
Large Green Globe. The best and most
popular sort $0.10 $0.50 $1.50
Early Purple, or Violet 10 .50 1.50
Jerusalem Artichoke
(Helianthus tuberorus)
A species of sunflower. A tuber that thrives well upon light, dry soil and is cultivated for feeding sheep and swine. It is also used for pickles. The tops when cut and cured make an excellent dry fodder. It is propagated by tubers, which should be set in rows four to five feet apart and one foot apart in the rows. Three bushels are required to plant an acre. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00, net.
Asparagus
(Asparagus officinalis)
German, “Sparget.” — French, “Asperge.”
Spanish, “Esparragos”
For prices on Asparagus Roots, see Vegetable Plants.
Although Asparagus is grown satisfactorily on various types of soil, it does best on sandy loams. Two or more years may be saved by planting a bed with roots instead of sowing seed. Roots may be set in the spring in trenches 8 or 10 inches deep and 3 or 4 feet apart, leav- ing 12 or 15 inches between plants in the row. The bed should be thoroughly worked over to a depth of at least 18 inches, forking in a liberal quantity of manure. It is well to spread the roots over a low mound of fine soil, rather than plant them directly in the hard bottom, of the trench. Cover the crowns with not more than 2 or 3 inches of moist soil, firming it well over the roots and
as the young shoots appear and grow, fill in the trench gradually. Either in the spring or after cutting season, fork in a good dressing of stable manure between the rows. The bed may be cut two or three times the second season after planting, but only a small percentage of the shoots should be taken.
Seed may be sown in drills 2 feet apart and 1 inch deep, as early in spring. as the ground can be worked. One ounce of seed will sow 60 feet of drill.
Conover’s Colossal. An old, well known
variety
Hub. Of New England origin; unsur- passed in this locality
Moore’s Giant Purple Top. Stalks remain
white until well above ground
Palmetto. Easily the most popular
American variety
Medicinal Asparagus Seed Per lb., .40
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Oz. |
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$0.05 |
$0.10 |
$0.30 |
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.05 |
.10 |
.30 |
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.05 |
.10 |
.30 |
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.05 |
.10 |
.30 |
.10
Breck’s Hub Asparagus
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BEANS— DWARF OR BUSH
(Phaseolus)
German, “Bohne.” — French, “Haricot.” — Spanish, “Frijorenano”
To obtain a continuous supply of beans throughout the season, make plantings every two weeks from early May until about the middle of July. Beans are usually planted 2 inches deep in drills sixteen or eighteen inches apart. Many growers claim, however, that larger yields are obtained if three or four beans are planted in a hill, the hills being about eight inches apart in the row. Cul- tivate frequently, but not deeply, and only when the plants are dry, as earth scattered on the foliage or pods when moist will often cause the development of rust.
One quart of beans will sow 100 feet of drill.
Beans — English
Beans — Green Podded Varieties
For three consecutive years the Seed Bean Crop has been destroyed or rendered unfit for seed purposes by contin- uous wet weather and early frosts, resulting: in a shortage of beans of all descriptions without precedent.
Prices have advanced to a higher level than during 1917. This is especially true of the wax podded varieties. It has been most difficult to obtain even a small percentage of a normal supply of reliable seed stock. The varieties we offer on the following pages have been selected with care. We offer them subject to being unsold and as being the best the season of 1917 has produced.
WE SUPPLY PACKETS OF BEANS AT 25 CENTS EACH.
Kidney, Red. An excellent shell and
baking bean 25 .45 1.60
Kidney White. A white seeded variety .25 .45 1.60
Long Yellow Six Weeks. Early pods,
long, flat and full 40 .75 2.50
Low’s Champion. Large, green, flat,
stringless pods 35 .75 2.50
Prolific Tree Pea Bean. The popular
baking variety; beans very small... .25 .45 1.60
Red Cranberry. A favorite snap and
shell bean 35 .65 2.50
Refugee. Thorburn’s extra early, or superior quality, and two weeks ear- lier than the late 45 .85 3.00
Refugee. Late or 1000 to 1. Very pro- ductive, round pods, largely grown
for pickling 40 .75 2.50
Longfellow. Early, very hardy; large
round pods, fine flavor .40 .75 2.50
Triumph of the Frames. Best for
forcing. Use as shell or string 60 1.00
White Marrow. Large flat pods, a good
dry baking bean..... 30 .50 1.75
Wonder of France. Green Flageolet,
long tender pods 60 1.00
Yellow Eye Improved. A large mealy
variety for baking 25 .45 1.60
Prices quoted subject to change without notice.
Beans — Dwarf or Bush Limas
Burpee’s Improved. A true bush form
of the large Lima
Dreer’s. A bush form of Dreer’s Lima Pole, possessing all the good quali- ties of that sort
Fordhook. Early. A perfect bush Lima of erect habit and very large.
Best sort for this locality
Henderson’s. A bush Seiva, a continu-
_. . . „ _ . ous cropper, fine for the home garden
Stringless Green Pod 1 ^ ’
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page o cover.
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Pt. |
Ot. |
4 qts. |
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$0.45 |
$0.85 |
$3.00 |
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.45 |
.85 |
3.00 |
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.45 |
.85 |
3.00 |
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.40 |
.75 |
2.50 |
(Vicia faba)
German, “Grosse Bohnen.” — French, “Feve de Marais.” — Spanish, “Haba”
Plant as early in spring as the ground can be worked. The rows should be three feet apart; set the seed in the rows six inches deep, four inches apart. As the pods get formed, top the plants, thereby preventing too much running to vine.
Broad Windsor. Large, seeded, standard variety. Not obtainable at present. Export from Great Britain for- bidden.
Pt. Qt. 4qts.
Dwarf Horticultural. Large green pods splashed with red, the popular shell bean for home and market $0.45 $0.80
Breck’s Tewksbury Dwarf Horticul- tural. Larger sort and more highly colored than the Dwarf Horticultural .45 .85 $3.00
Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod. Extra
Early, very prolific, quite stringless. .35 .65 2.50
Black Valentine. Pods long, straight and nearly round, favorite with mar- ket gardeners 35 .65 2.50
Bountiful. Extra early, flat green pods,
tender and stringless 40 .75 2.50
Early Mohawk. Large flat pods, a fine
early 35 .65 2.50
Early-Red Valentine. One of the earli- est and best, pods round 35 .65 2.50
Goddard, or Boston Favorite. A larger
later Dwarf Horticultural 40 .75 2.50
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Davis Kidney Wax Beans
Beans — Dwarf or Bush
(Phaseolus)
German, “Bohne.” — French, “Haricot.” — Spanish, “Frijorenano”
To obtain a continuous supply of beans throughout the season, make plantings every two weeks from early May until about the middle of July. Beans are usually planted 2 inches deep in drills sixteen or eighteen inches apart. Many growers claim, however, that larger yields are obtained if three or four beans are planted in a hill, the hills being about eight inches apart in the row. Cul- tivate frequently, but not deeply, and only when the plants are dry, as earth scattered on the foliage or pods when moist will often cause the development of rust.
One quart of beans will sow 100 feet of drill.
Wax or Butter Varieties
Packets of all varieties, 25c each.
Pt.
Black Wax, Improved Prolific. Very early, round thick pods of medium
length $0.45
Black Wax, Currie’s Rust Proof. Flat pods, early, prolific, very good qual- ity 45
New Kidney Wax. A great improve- ment on Wardwell’s Wax; more pro- lific bearer, pods large, vines of stout growth, loaded with beans, very popular with all market gar- deners who have become familiar with it 60
BRITTLE WAX
A hardy quick growing bean. Consid- ered very early, quite stringless, good quality, pods round, somewhat curved 60
Qt.
$0.85
.85
1.00
1.00
4 qts. $3.00 3.00
3.50
3.50
GOLDEN WAX, IMPROVED RUST PROOF
Pt. Qt. 4 qts.
Early, long, flat pods, quite immune from rust, stringless, the most
popular variety for home garden... .45 .85 3.00
Golden Eye Wax. Hardy and prolific,
pods flat, very free from rust 45 .85 3.00
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Early, long, flat pods, good quality, good ship- per, the standard wax variety with
market gardeners in this vicinity... .60 1.00 3.50
Dwarf Horticultural Wax Rust Proof.
A splendid bean, very prolific, pods 6 inches long, quite stringless, good
flavor Crop Failure
CRACKERJACK WAX
Pods rounder and more meaty than Wardwell’s, good size, color, splen- did market variety, stands shipping well; very popular with the Western market gardeners 40
Davis Kidney Wax. The best white seeded wax bean; long, well shaped pods, good quality; a general favor- ite 45
ROUND KIDNEY WAX
Fine quality, prolific, early. Seed white with dark brown spot. Pods flat, thick, stringless. Very desir- able sort for the home garden 45 .85 3.00
SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX
A new stringless variety, very prolific, resembling somewhat Currie’s Wax.
Early and of good flavor. Seed
black, pods of good size, thick, flat. .40 .75 2.50
Prices quoted subject to change without notice.
.75 2.50
.85 3.00
Rust Proof Golden Wax Bush Beans
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Beans — Pole or Running
German, “Stangen Bohne.” — French, “Haricots a Rames.” Spanish, “Jidas”
It is good policy to plant Pole Beans at least a week later than the first planting of dwarf varieties because they are not as hardy. The poles are usually set at the time of planting. Plant four or five beans to a hill, in hills three or four feet apart, each way. Some growers raise the hills a little to insure good drainage. Hill- applications of well composted manure are of value. One quart of Limas will plant 100 hills; one quart of the smaller seeded sorts about 200 hills. All large seeded Limas should be planted eye down to insure quick growth.
We supply packets of beans at 25 cents each.
Beans — Green Podded Varieties
Carmine Podded Horticultural. Also Pt. Qt. 4 qts. called Columbia, Hampden and Wor- cester. The best Horticultural Pole Bean in existence. It is early and produces an immense number of large, higbly-colored pods. A splen- did shell bean $0.45 $0.85 $2.50
Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. Large green pods, streaked with red ; good either as a string or shell bean Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. A very prolific, long, green podded sort. Sometimes known as the “Snake Bean,” and without doubt the
best pole string bean offered
Lazy Wife. Long pods, beans white, wonderfully prolific
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.85 |
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.75 |
2.50 |
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.75 |
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Improved Bush Lima Beans
New Kidney Wax
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Lima, Large White. An old much es- |
Pt. |
Qt- |
4 qts. |
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teemed variety Lima, Dreer’s or Challenger. Round, |
.35 |
.65 |
2.00 |
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very thick beans, productive Lima, King of the Garden. Large pods, |
.35 |
.65 |
2.00 |
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productive, good market sort Lima, Seiva or Small. Earlier and |
.35 |
.65 |
2.00 |
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hardier than the large Lima Red Cranberry. Large, tender, string- |
.35 |
.65 |
2.00 |
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less pods, very productive Scarlet Runner. Used in the United States almost wholly as an ornamen- tal climber on account of its bright scarlet flowers, rapid growth and |
.35 |
.65 |
2.00 |
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large leaves White Dutch Runner. Same as Scarlet Runner, except that the flower is |
.40 |
.75 |
3.00 |
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white |
.40 |
.75 |
3.00 |
YARD LONG BEAN
An odd bean from far away Japan. Seeds resemble somewhat those of Cow Peas. Of interest as a curi- osity. Pod round, about the thickness of a common lead pencil and under favorable conditions will grow to the length of two feet and over.
Package, 15c; 3 packages, 40c. Postpaid.
Pole Beans — Wax Podded Varieties
Golden Cluster. Pods very large, ten- Pt. Qt. 4 qts. der, early, rich golden color, grown
in clusters, beans white $0.60 $1.00 $3.50
n.entucky Wonder Wax. Similar to green podded Kentucky Wonder.
Very prolific, fine quality, pods long,
broad, fleshy, stringless. 60 1.00 3.50
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Breek’s Arlington Strain Crosby
BEET
(Beta vulgaris)
German, “Runkel Rube.” — french, “Betterave.” — Spanish, “Beteraga”
Any well-prepared, light garden soil will grow good beets. Successive plantings can be made from April until the middle of July. Sow in drills about one inch deep and 12 or 15 inches apart. The young plants are usually thinned to four inches apart in the row before they begin to crowd; many gardeners wait until the plants are six inches high so that those removed can be used for greens. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.
Breck’s Beats All. Superior in all respects to others as an early or
main crop variety $0.10 $0.25 $0.85 $3.00
Breck’s Arlington Strain, Crosby’s Egyptian Beet. The best early beet, small top and tap roots.
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early as common Egyptian but of better shape, size and color |
.10 |
.50 |
1.50 |
4.00 |
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Columbia. Round and smooth, deep red flesh |
.10 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
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Crosby’s Egyptian. Early as orig- inal type, but thicker, smoother, and of better quality |
.10 |
.35 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
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Crimson Globe. Medium size, good keeper; flesh deep purplish red.. |
.10 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
Richmond, Me., Nov. 26, 1917.
Joseph Breck & Sons Corp.
Gentlemen: — The seeds supplied by you during: the past season have been most satisfactory. I find them all up to your usual standard. Was particularly pleased with your Record Pea and consider it the best one offered.
With best wishes for your continued prosperity, I remain,
A. B. REED.
Dewing’s Early Blood. Medium early Pkt. Oz. % lb. Lb.
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sort, good keeper, large size; an old time favorite |
.10 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
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Early Arlington. Early, deep round form, blood red color |
.10 |
.35 |
.85 |
3.00 |
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Detroit or Dirigo. One of the best for home or market garden use, medium size, almost globular, very uniform. Color dark red |
.10 |
.25 |
.85 |
3.00 |
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Eclipse. Very early, bright red, smooth roots, top small |
.10 |
.25 |
.85 |
3.00 |
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Edmands. A popular late turnip shaped- beet, smooth and of good size, good keeper, small top, flesh red |
.10 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
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Early Wonder. Early, small top, medium size, small tap roots; a superior sort for early bunch beets. Favorite with market gar- deners |
.10 |
.35 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
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Egyptian. An early, fine colored, smooth turnip beet |
.05 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
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Long Red Erfurt. Flesh deep red.. |
.05 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.25 |
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Beet. For greens |
.05 |
.15 |
.50 |
1.50 |
Where orders are accompanied by cash WE DELIVER FREE to any Post Office, Railroad, Express Office or Freight Station at our expense, except where otherwise noted: —
Vegetable and Flower Seeds at the package, ounce, Vi pound, Yx pound and 1 pound prices.
Bulbs at the single and dozen rates.
Books and other publications.
Edmands Blood Turnip Beet
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MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS
Sow in May or June in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart and thin to 8 inches in the row. The value of these for stock feeding cannot be over- estimated. For sheep, dairy-stock, and fattening of cattle, experience has proved the Mangel-Wurzel to be at once healthful, nutritious and economi- cal. .From 6 to 8 pounds will sow one acre.
SLUDSTRUP BARRES
Giant Mangel-Wurzel. The seed we offer is Danish grown and Sludstrup has been repeatedly awarded the highest honors in Danish Agricultural Exhibitions. While the roots do not grow to as great a length as Mammoth Long Red the growth is more above ground, thicker and heavier, frequently weighing 15 pounds and more; color reddish yellow. A most desirable stock feed. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; !4 lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00.
USE MAPES POTATO MANURE 1916 BRAND
THE fertilizer for Beets, Mangels, Sugar Beets and Carrots.
Breek’s Mammoth Long Bed
BRECK’S MAMMOTH LONG RED
smooth skinned, fine grained, and a heavier cropper. We consider it superior to all
Champion Yellow Globe. Grows in shallow soils
Golden Tankard. A half-long variety of bright
Long Yellow. Differs from Long Red only in color
Red Globe. Similar to Yellow Globe, except in color
Klein-Wanzleben Sugar Beet. Unsurpassed for
Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet. A well-known var
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1.65 |
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Golden Tankard
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Borecole or Kale
( Brass ica oleracea, acephala)
German, “Blatterkohl.” — French, “Chou Vert.” Spanish, “Breton”
The Kales are very hardy, and make excellent greens for late fall and early spring use. Sow about May first in prepared beds, transplant in June, proceeding as with Cabbage plants. Siberian Kale may be sown late in August and handled like Spinach for spring greens. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, closely curled, very tender. Quality is improved if the plants are touched by frost before being used. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.
Dwarf Brown. Similar to the preceding but darker color, very hardy. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. Siberian or German Greens. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., $1.50.
Tall Green Curled Scotch. Similar to the dwarf, but more vigorous growth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; !4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.00.
Broccoli
(Brassica oleracea, botrytis)
Amaper Market Brussels Spronts
Brussels Sprouts
(Brassica oleracea, gemmifera)
German, “Spargelkohl.” — French, “Chou Brocoli.” Spanish, “Broculi”
Closely resembles the cauliflower, but is hardier. Like Cabbage and Cauliflower, it succeeds best in deep, rich, moist soil and in cool weather. Seed should be sown at the same time and plants receive the same general cul- ture as cabbage. Completes its growth from seed in from 120 to 140 days. Five to ten degrees of frost will not injure the plants when they are approaching maturity. One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 plants.
Pkt. Oz., Y4. lb.
Early Purple Cape. Hardy, heads of me-
dium size and compact formation. .. .$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 Veitch’s. Self-protecting, large compact
head 10 .50 1.50
White Cape. Like Purple Cape, but of a creamy white color 10 .50 1.50
Swiss Chard or Sea Kale Beet
This variety is cultivated solely for its leaves. The midrib is stewed and served as asparagus, the other por- tion of the leaves being used as spinach. Especially desirable for the home garden, as it is a vegetable always ready for use.
Giant or Perpetual. Broad light green leaves.
Dark Green Curled. Leaves large crumpled, white mid- rib.
Blonde. Broad white midrib, yellowish green leaves. Lucullns. Very large crumpled leaves, general favorite
All 10c pkg.; 25c oz.; 85c Vi lb.; $2.50 lb.
Lucullus Swiss Chard
German, “Sprossenkohl.” — French, “Chou de Bruxelles.” Spanish, “Berza de Brusela”
This interesting vegetable produces small heads re- sembling miniature cabbages all over its tall stem. The sprouts, either cooked or pickled in the same way as cauliflower, are esteemed a great delicacy. Seed may be sown in May in a seed bed, and the plants afterward set out and cultivated like cabbage. Being small and hardy the sprouts are not in the least injured by frost. One ounce of seed produces about 1500 plants.
Pkt. Oz. Vi lb.
Improved Paris Market. A most desir- able strain $0.10 $0.50 $1.50
Dalkeith. The finest variety 10 .50 1.50
Amager Market. Largest sort, often grows 3 feet high, sprouts closely set and develop uniformly 10 .50 1.50
Chervil
German, “Gartemkerbel.” — French, “Corfeuil.” Spanish, “Cerafolio de Cafe”
Chervil Curled. An aromatic sweet herb that resembles parsley. The young leaves are used in soups and salads. Sow evenly in May, in drills % inch deep, 1 foot apart. Per pkt., 10c; per oz., 30c; per % lb., $1.00.
Chervil, Tuberous Rooted. Sow in May or June, after treatment same as for carrots. Per pkt., 5c; per oz., 30c; per % lb., $1.00.
Chives
Allium Schoenoprasum. Resembles the Onion in growth and of the same family. Used largely as salad and for flavoring soups. Can be cut repeatedly during the grow- ing season. Pkt, 10c; oz, 50c.
Jericho, Vermont,
March 6, 1917.
Joseph Breck & Sons,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sirs :
Was very much pleased to get your kind notice of last year’s purchases. We never saw better oats, but we had a wretched season for them. I have dealt off and on with the house of Breck for twenty-one years to my per- sonal knowledge and have always found their goods and seeds of the best standard and always reliable.
Very truly yours,
JOHN W. DAVIS.
For free delivery offers and general instructions
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Copenhagen Market Breck's Winchester Savoy
Cabbage
(Brassica oleracea, capitate)
German, “Kopfkohl.” — French, “Chou Pomme.” Spanish, “Berza”
Cabbage will do well in any deep, rich, well-drained, and abundantly manured soil. Sow seed of the early varieties in hot beds about February first, and prick out into other hot beds as soon as the plants are strong enough, or set in cold frames in March. When danger of frost is past, transplant to the open ground. The late or winter crop seed can be sown in seed beds in May and plants set in the field in July. Late varieties are usually planted in rows 30 inches apart with 2 feet be- tween plants; early sorts may be set 15 by 24 inches or even closer. One ounce of seed should produce about 2600 plants.
Pkt. Oz. V. lb. Lb.
All Seasons. One of the best for second early and late crops, very
large and a sure header $0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $5.00
Breck’s Winchester Savoy. The mar- ket gardener’s favorite. Seed we offer was obtained after many years’ careful selection from only the best heads. Seed planted as late as June 20th will mature about the middle of October; heads large, of splendid shape, fine flavor, and as a keeper for winter use it is unsurpassed
Danish Ball Head. A winter variety, large, round, solid heads; splendid
keeper
Early Jersey Wakefield. Market gar- deners can find nothing better for an early cabbage. Heads some- what pointed, extremely solid, su- perior quality
Early Winnigstadt. A early variety with conical shaped heads
Copenhagen Market. As early as the Wakefield, heads large, round, uni- form size, averaging under good conditions about ten pounds each.
This variety growing in popularity with the market gardeners. One of the best early cabbages
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Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. One of the best second early varieties. Large head, drumhead type |
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Glory of Enkhuizen. Second early variety, solid head, almost globu- lar; sure heading; vigorous growth |
.10 |
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Henderson’s Early Summer. Large flat heads, about ten days later than Jersey Wakefield |
.10 |
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Hendrickson's Long Island Savoy. Popular variety with Long Island, N. Y., market gardeners. Large heads, uniform size; a splendid late cabbage |
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Peconic Red. Large, solid, red var- iety; grown largely by the Long Island, N. Y., market gardeners... |
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Pe-Tsai, or Chinese Cabbage. A quick growing, medium late, sort. Growth and heads resemble Cos Lettuce |
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Premium Drumhead. Breck’s Se- lected. A standard main crop variety |
.10 |
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Premium Flat Dutch. Breck’s Se- lected. A favorite variety for win- ter market |
.10 |
.50 |
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Red Perfection. Breck’s. Superior in size and quality to all other red sorts |
.10 |
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Red Dutch, or Pickling. Fine, solid, dark red heads; medium early... |
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Savoy American Improved. Large, late, crumpled leaf, very sure to head, excellent keeper |
.10 |
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Succession. Selected. Valuable sec- ond and late crop varietv |
.10 |
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Warren’s Stone Mason. An improve- ment on the old type, rounder and solid |
.10 |
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Warren’s Stone Mason. Breck’s Pri- vate Stock. This is a still further improved selection of the popular Warren strain. It is grown in Essex County especially for us. We recommend it as the very best type obtainable |
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World Beater. The largest Drum- head variety. Late, solid, good keeper |
.05 |
.40 |
1.25 |
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.75 |
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Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower
BRECK’S WHITE BOUQUET CAULIFLOWER
Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower. For early or for main crop, those who have grown it, private and market gardeners alike, agree that Breck’s White Bouquet Cauliflower has no peer. It will head when other varieties fail; more over it is a strain well-adapted for forcing under glass during winter and spring. The plants are comparatively short-stemmed, have small leaves, and produce medium to large close-grained, snowy-white heads of the finest quality. We feel confident that no better strain has ever been developed, and that it is the earliest and most reli- able variety for New England. Pkt., 25c; oz., $4.00; M lb., $12.50.
Cauliflower
Brassica oleracca, botrytis
German, “Blumenkohl.” — French, “Chou-fleur.” — Spanish, “Coliflor”
(Price on Cauliflower Plants, see Vegetable Plants.)
Cauliflower is the most delicate and delicious member of the cabbage family. Although the ideal soils for this vegetable are well-drained, rich, moist, heavy loams, it will do well in any soil that grows good cabbage. Plants from seed sown in the hot-bed late in February will be ready for the open ground about the first of May. The seedlings should be transplanted as soon as they are strong enough; later, when the time for setting in the field is approaching the plants should be gradually hard- ened by exposure. For late plants sow the seed sparingly in a well-prepared seed-bed in May, selecting a cool place; treat the seedlings as if they were Cabbage, but exercise greater care. In the field make the rows 30 inches apart and set the plants 18 inches apart in the row. When the heads are forming tie the tops of the leaves together with roffea or soft twine in order to shut out the sun and rain; pure white attractive heads can not be grown without protection.
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Early Dwarf Danish. A variety of the |
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/Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. A very choice strain of the well-known Erfurt cauliflower |
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Extra Early Paris. An old hut still popular sort |
.10 |
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Early Snowball. A reliable early var- iety, grown largely for market |
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10.00 |
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Early London. Large and hardy.... |
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Veitch’s Autumn Giant. A desirable large, late variety |
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Eliot Hubbard Estate, Millis, Mass., November 27, 1917.
Gentlemen :
Please find enclosed my seed order for 1918 which you may ship at your earliest convenience.
I am ordering now to have the seeds early and ahead of the rush. Last season in spite of the backward spring and dry summer, we had a remarkable crop from both your vegetable and farm seeds. Your strain of Mammoth Long Red Manzel yielded 400 bushel on % acre of medium soil.
Very truly yours,
JAMES A. PAYSON.
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Breck'g Market Garden Danvers Half Lon;
Cardoon
(Cynara cardunculus)
German, “Kardon.” — French, “Cardon.”
Cardoon is grown for the edible midrib of the leaf, which requires blanching in the same manner as celery. Sow sparingly, early in spring, in drills 1 inch deep and 4 or 5 feet apart; later, thin out the young plants to about 2 feet apart in the row.
Large smooth Spanish. Grows about Pkt. Oz. Lb. four feet high $0.05 $0.25 $3.00
Chicory
(Cichorium intybus)
German, “Cichorie.” — French, “Chicoree.”
Large Rooted. Sow and treat in the same Pkt. Oz. % lb. manner as carrots. This is the Chicory of commerce used to mix with coffee.
The roots are taken up, washed, cut in small pieces and carefully dried before
being used $0.10 $0.25 $1.00
Witloof. Sow in May or June in drills, thin out to six inches apart, treat as Endive until end of summer, when it should be banked up like Celery. The blanched stalks are used as a salad. It is also used as a boiled vegetable pre- pared in the same way as Cauliflower.. .10 .25 1.00
CARROTS
(Daucus carota)
German, “Mohre.” — French, “Carotte.”
Spanish, “Zanahoria”
Carrots are grown extensively both for culinary pur- poses and for stock feeding: the “Horn” and medium
varieties for the former; the long sorts for the latter use. Fine, mellow, sandy loams, which have been manured liberally for some previous crop, such as potatoes or onions, will produce smooth, well-shaped roots. Carrot seed may be sown towards the end of April, in May, or for late crops for table use, up to the middle of June, in drills 12 or 15 inches apart and not over 1 inch deep. For an early crop sow the “Horn” or medium varieties as early in spring as the ground can be prepared. If a horse cultivator is to be used the rows should be 28 or 30 inches apart. Thin out the plants from 3 to 5 inches apart, according to the variety. As Carrot seed is slow in germinating, cultivation may begin earlier if a little radish seed is sown with the carrot to mark the rows.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 4 pounds, 1 acre.
Breck’s Market Garden Danvers Half Long. Selected strain half long carrot. Color deep orange, blunt point. Favorite with the market garden trade.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; hi lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00.
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Chantenay. A type of Danvers Half- Long, but earlier and smaller.... |
Pkt. $0.10 |
Oz. % lb. $0.35 $1.25 |
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Danvers Half Long. The most de- sirable main crop variety; an excellent keeper |
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Early Scarlet Forcing. Very early and valuable for forcing |
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Early Scarlet Horn. Medium-sized half-long variety of fine color.... |
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Guerande, or Oxheart. Intermediate • between half-long and Horn sorts |
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Half-Long Scarlet Carentan. Stump rooted, coreless, red flesh |
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Nantes Stump Root. Medium-size, medium-early table variety |
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Long Orange Improved. Large long- rooted variety, suitable for table or stock |
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Large Yellow. Desirable variety for feeding farm stock |
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Large White. Largest and most pro- fitable for feeding farm stock.... |
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Collards, or Colewort
German, “Blatterkohl.” — French, “Chou Cabu.”
This vegetable is allied to the cabbage family.
Sow seed as for cabbage, at intervals of about three weeks during May, June and July. When a month old, set out the plants in the garden in rows 3 feet apart, leaving 2 feet between the plants. The leaves are es- teemed as greens. One ounce of seed will produce about 3000 plants.
Georgie. Per pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
Corn Salad, or Fetticus
(Valerianella olitoria)
German, “Lammersalat.” — French, “Mache.” Spanish, “Macka Valerianilla.”
Sow very early in spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart. For an early spring crop, sow in September and winter over in cold frames, or cover with litter. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.
Large-Leaved. Per pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; lb., $1.25.
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SWEET CORN
(Zea mays)
German, “Mais.” — French, “Mais.” — Spanish, “Mais”
United States Food Administration License No. Q14764
While sweet corn is often grown in hills, experienced gardeners prefer drills. Make the first planting the latter part of May in a rich, warm soil; successive sowings should be made at intervals of about ten days until July. Sow in drills from 2V2 to 3% feet apart, according to the height of the variety, and thin out the plants to 10 or 12 inches apart in the row. If grown in hills, 3 or 4 feet apart each way gives ample space; never allow more than four plants to remain in one hill.
One quart of seed will plant 150 feet of drill, or about 200 hills.
EARLY CROSBY
The standard and favorite early variety; a little later than the Cory, but 'sweeter and with a larger ear. 5 to 6 inches long, corn fodder 5 to 6 feet high. . .
Pk.
3.00
BRECK’S EARLY HAMPSHIRE
An extra early' variety which may be relied upon to mature ahead of Early' Crosby'. Ears compara- tively large, evenly filled with small white kernels of fine quality. The plants which average about five feet in height, always bear two and often three ears on each stalk. Our seed grown in New England 30
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Bearsfoot (Washington). A vigorous growing medium late variety of very good quality; popular among the market gardeners in the vicinity of Boston. Ears large, with somewhat irregular rows of deep
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Black Mexican. Said to be the sweetest corn in culti- vation, medium early', ear of good size, kernels purplish-black |
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Country Gentleman. Late, large ear, kernels white and sharp pointed, placed in irregular rows on cob. A fine late variety and a general favorite... |
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Early Minnesota. A little later than White Cory, sweet, medium sized ear, small fodder |
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Early Red Cory. A very early sort with good sized ears and large kernels, an old favorite |
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Early White Cory. Differs from the preceding only in color of cob |
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Mammoth White Cory. Quite as early as other Cory, but with much larger ears |
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Peep-O-Day. An extra early, white variety, very sweet, large well filled ear |
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Potter’s Excelsior. The most popular main crop var- iety, fodder and ears of good size, sweet, well filled |
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Quincy Market. Larger and earlier than the common Crosby. Popular market garden variety |
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All varieties in large Packages, 15c each. SELECTED EARS, 10c EACH.
By mail, Selected Ears, 15c each.
USE MAPES’ CORN MANURE
SEE LIST ON PAGE 132
Country Gentleman Sweet Com ‘
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SWEET CORN— Continued
BRECK’S SELECTED
MASSACHUSETTS GROWN GOLDEN BANTAM
The most popular variety of yellow sweet corn ever offered; also one of the earliest and hardiest. It can be planted safely earlier than other varieties. The plants rarely grow over 3% feet in height, and usually bear at least two ears, 5 or 6 inches long, on each stalk. Many people assert that Golden Bantam is the sweetest of all corns; its plump, rich, cream- yellow kernels are tender, milky, and delicious. All our Golden Bantam seed is Northern grown, making it especially valuable for growth in sec- tions where the summers are cool and short.
Pt., 30c; qt., 50c; pk., $3.75.
SELECTED EARS, 10c EACH.
By mail, 15c.
STOWELL’S EVERGREEN
The standard main crop variety for Market and for the Home Garden; ears large, kernel deep, sugary and tender, remaining in the green stage for an unusually long time. We are placing on the market this year the improved strain known as “Platt’s,” grown in Connecticut. This stock is about a week earlier than the Western grown Stowell’s, larger ears with deeper kernels.
Pt., 30c; qt., 50c; pk., $3.50.
RED COB GOLDEN BANTAM CORN
A true descendant of the Golden Bantam. It was discovered several years ago by Mr. Briggs of Newton, Mass., and on account of its extreme sweetness and tenderness was given the opportunity of proving its worth. The dry seed is of crimson hue but when in the green state if placed side by side with the Golden Bantam, could not be told from it, except that the ears and kernels average somewhat larger. Aside from its sweetness and tenderness, another point in its favor is that the kernels have prac- tically no hulls. The cob is of a decided crimson color and the foliage is streaked with red. Matures at the same time as its parent stock.
Price per Packet, 30c. Postpaid.
Sold only in Sealed Packets.
WHITE RICE POPPING CORN FOR SEED
Choice, selected. New Hampshire Grown White Rice. Per lb., 15c; per 100 lbs., $12.00.
For Field and Ensilage Corn see Page 49.
FOR LIST OF FIELD CORN
SEE PAGE 49.
SELECTED MASSACHUSETTS GROWN LONGFELLOW
AND
VIRGINIA GROWN EUREKA
ALSO
LEAMING
BREWER’S YELLOW DENT WHITE SOUTHERN SWEET FODDER
USE MAPES’ CORN MANURE
SEE LIST ON PAGE 132
Breck’s Massachusetts Grown Golden Bantam Sweet Corn
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Golden Self-Blanching Celery
Celery
(Apium graveolens)
German, “Sellerie.” — French, “Celeri.” — Spanish, “Apio” (For price on Celery Plants, see Vegetable Plants.) Since celery seed is extremely small and rather slow in germinating, it is important that the seed-bed he of good rich soil, thoroughly prepared. About the middle of (April sow thinly in a hot-bed or cold frame, in rows 2 inches apart, taking care to cover the seed with not more than Vs of an inch of fine soil. Place pieces of burlap over the bed until the seeds have germinated, and water by sprinkling the burlap. When the seedlings are 2Vz or 3 inches high transplant into a moist seed-bed, setting the plants 4 by 4 inches. To ensure stocky plants the tops may be cut back once or twice before setting in the field. Celery does well in any deep, richly-manured soil. Make the rows about 4 feet apart, and leave 5 or 6 inches between plants in the row. Cultivate frequently, but not
deeply, to keep down weeds and to conserve moisture. With the advent of cool fall weather, begin to draw earth up about the plants, keeping the stalks well together; continue this process of ridging until late autumn when only the tops of the leaves should remain uncovered. The golden Self-Blanching variety is usually blanched by means of hoards 12 or 15 inches wide set on edge on either side of the row. Celery should be stored where the air will remain cool and fairly moist. Simply set the plants close together in an upright position with sev- eral inches of soil about the roots. Cold frames, when dug to the proper depth, afford very satisfactory condi- tions for storing this crop. The frames should be covered with boards, lapped to shed the rain; if sash is used, under the boards, it can be blocked up slightly on mild days to give ventilation. The turnip-rooted variety, which does not require blanching, may be planted in rows about 15 inches apart.
One ounce of seed should produce about 3000 plants.
Breck’s Golden Self-Blanching. The variety most extensively grown in all sections of the country, for all purposes, by both market and private gardeners. The plants are compact with abundant foliage, short, thick stems, and large, solid hearts. The stalks, which are rich in flavor, tender, crisp and brittle, may be blanched readily to a beautiful creamy white. Our selected strain of this grand variety is a favorite among commercial growers in this locality. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50; % lb., $5.00.
Pkt. Oz. % lb.
Breck’s Boston Market. Popular market garden variety; tender, mild flavor; good keeper. ....... $0.15 $0.85 $3.00
Giant Pascal. A strong grower, and
wonderful keeper, quality very line .10 .50 1.75
White Plume. This variety can be blanched with boards. It is usually solid, and of pleasing nutty flavor .10 .50 1.85
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. The turnip-shaped roots of this variety are cooked and sliced and used with vinegar, making a most ex-
cellent salad 10 .40 .75
Celery Seed for Flavoring 05 .10 .20
Lb.
.60
Cress — Curled, or Peppergrass
(Lepidium Sativum)
The popular sort. Sow thickly in drills, 14 of an inch deep and a foot apart as early in spring as the ground ean be prepared. One ounce will sow about 100 feet of drill. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; % lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25.
Upland Cress
(Barbarea vulgaris)
A perennial variety resembling Water Cress. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 lb., 75c.
Water Cress
(Nasturtium officinale)
This variety succeeds only in damp soils on the border of ponds or streams, or where its roots are partially submerged in water. Seed should be sown about a quar- ter of an inch deep. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.
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Cucumber
(Cncumis sativis)
German, “Gurken.” — French, “Concombre.” Spanish, “Pepino”
Seed should be started under glass about May 1st, for an early crop in order to have plants ready to set out in the garden 3 or 4 weeks later when the ground has be- come thoroughly warm. Plant the seed in paper or earthen pots not less than 4 inches in diameter, in berry baskets, or other receptacles which can be handled easily and carried to the field without disturbing the young plants; leave only the 3 or 4 strongest seedlings in each container. Well-rotted manure or fertilizers may be dug into the hills a week or two before planting time. In every good soil the distance between hills should not be less than 4 by 5 feet; in less fertile soils 4 by 4 feet will answer. It is generally safe to plant seed in the garden until late in May; for pickles the middle of June is early enough. Cultivate often, and continue as late in the season as is possible without injuring the plants. Always pick cucumbers before they begin to turn white or yellow. One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.
Pkt. Oz. y4 lb.
Boston Pickling. Abundant crop of
short, dark green fruit $0.10 $0.20 $0.60
Breck’s Forcing White Spine. This seed raised from selected specimens by a Massachusetts market gardener and is
Improved White Spine Cucumber
Pkt. Oz. Yt lb.
White Spine Improved. General favorite and most popular variety, early, uni- form in size, splendid slicing cucumber .19 .20 .60
White Spine Arlington. Seeds from se- lected stock of the Improved White Spine, giving cucumbers of more uni- form size and better color. This strain used largely for forcing in the green- house 15
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Cool and Crisp. Extra early, long straight and slender, dark green color |
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Cumberland. Very best pickling sort.... |
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Davis Perfect. Splendid variety, dark green, 10 to 12 inches |
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Early Cluster. Grows in clusters. Bluish green color |
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Early Frame. Medium size. Valuable for both table and pickling |
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Early Russian. Earliest variety. About 4 inches long |
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Everbearing. Medium size, early and productive |
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Evergreen. Without an equal, quantity and quality considered |
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Japanese Climbing. Productive, fine quality. Excellent climbing vine |
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Long Green Improved. Late, 12 inches long, tender, excellent flavor |
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Klondike. Medium sized, uniform cucum- ber, 7 inches long, diameter of about 2 inches when in first class condition for slicing. Color a rich dark green. Highly recommended |
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West India Gherkin. Short green oval cucumber for pickling |
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English Frame Varieties
These are grown chiefly by private gardeners. They attain a length of from 12 to 30 inches, and are of fine quality.
Tender and True, Blue Gown, The Rochford. Each, per
pkt., 50c.
Dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale)
German, “Pardeblum.” — French, “Pisse-en-lit.” Spanish, “Amargon”
When growing in deep rich soil cultivated varieties pro- duce large, tender leaves much superior to those of the wild dandelion, both in size and flavor. Sow seed early in May in shallow drills about a foot apart; later, thin the plants to 6 inches apart in the row, and cultivate to keep down the weeds. If blanched with soil the leaves make excellent salad. The plants may be held over win- ter by covering with litter, after the ground freezes, but before the advent of severe weather.
American Improved. Large fleshy
leaves
French Garden 10
Thick-Leaved French. Large and
Egg-Plant
(Solanum melongena)
German, “Eierpflanze.” — French, “Aubergine.” Spanish, “Berengena”
(For price of Plants, see Vegetable Plants).
Owing to their extreme tenderness egg-plants should not be set out in the garden much before the middle of June. This vegetable may well be planted in soil heavily manured for some earlier crop such as radishes. Sow in a hot-bed about April first, transplant into another bed, and later shift into 4 or 5 inch pots. In warm, settled weather transfer to the garden, setting the plants 2 by 3, or 3 by 3 feet. Conservation of moisture is important. One ounce of seed will produce about 1000 plants.
Black Beauty. Early, fruit jet black,
round in form and very solid ?
Early Long Purple. Differing only in shape from the foregoing; hardy and
productive 10
New York Improved. The leading market
variety; excellent and very productive. .10 .75 2.50
trding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Hittinger’s Belmont
Endive
(Cichorium Endiva)
German, “Endivien.” — French, “Chicoree.”
Spanish, “Endiva”
Although endive is sown chiefly in the latter part of July for winter use, an early crop may be started in April. Sow in shallow drills a foot apart in rich, moist soil, and later thin the plants to one foot apart. Unless wanted for soups, the leaves should be blanched when 6 or 8 inches long by tying the tops together around the heart with coarse twine or raffia. This should be done only when the plants are dry or they will rot. More- over, do not blanch the plants faster than they can be used. Blanching usually requires 15 or 20 days. Before freezing weather the plants may be lifted with some earth adhering to the roots, and reset in a cool cellar or shaded cold frame. Stored in this way endive may be preserved well into the winter. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.
Broad Leaved (Escarolle). A very sweet variety for fall and winter
use $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 $3.00
Green Curled. The standard sort,
suitable for fall and winter 10 .35 1.00 3.00
Moss, or Parisian Curled. A small,
very beautifully curled sort 10 .35 .85 3.00
White Curled. Grown for early use .10 .35 .85 3.00
Florence, or Sweet Fennel
(Foeniculum dulce)
Fenouil de Florance. Finnochio di Napoli A delicious Italian vegetable which tastes quite like Celery, but is a little sweeter and more delicate in flavor. The enlarged leaf-bases are usually boiled in preparation for the table.
Sow at intervals in the spring, in rows 18 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row and cultivate frequently. Later, blanch the bottom and stalks by earthing-up like celery. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
Kale — See Borecole
For free delivery offers and general instructions
Forcing Lettuce
Lettuce
(Lactuca Sativa)
German, “Lattich-Salat.” — French, “Laitue.” Spanish, “Lechuga”
(For price on Lettuce Plants, see page 43.)
Lettuce is the most popular of all salad plants, and, at the same time, is one of the easiest to grow due to its comparative freedom from diseases and insects. While all types of lettuce thrive in properly enriched, loose, light loams, they will grow satisfactorily in any good garden soil; heading varieties, particularly, should never be planted in compact heavy soils. A satisfactory way of starting the early crop is to sow in hot beds in March, and transplant to 2 by 2 inches preferably in flats, which may be transferred to cold frames when the plants are strong enough. Plants that have been properly hardened in cold frames may be set out of doors as early as the ground can be prepared; the rows should be made 12 or 15 inches apart, with plants 1 foot apart in the rows. Seed may be sown in the open from the latter part of April until the middle of August.
Most of the Cos varieties will be of liner quality if blanched by tying the tops together with soft twine or roffea when the plants have nearly attained their growth.
Breck’s Boston Market, Big Boston and Hittinger’s Bel- mont are especially suitable for growing under glass.
One ounce of seed will produce about 4000 plants.
Pkt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb.
Big Boston. Suitable for cold
frames or open ground $0.10 $0.30 $0.75 $2.50>
Breck’s Black Seeded Tennis Ball.
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Arlington strain. One of the most popular sorts for outdoor culti- vation. The heads are tender and compact with outer leaves |
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Black Seeded Simpson. A superior variety, large, light colored heads |
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Breck’s Waban. Early, bronze edge, loose heading, crisp |
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May King. Large, solid head, tender, yellow' heart |
.10 |
.40 |
1.00 |
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Lettuce — Continued
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Boston Curled. Esteemed for its earliness, beauty and good table |
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forcing variety Early Curled . Simpson. Early, forms a compact mass of tender leaves |
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colored, tender and fine Grand Rapids Forcing. Large and |
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crisp heads HittingeFs Belmont. Unsurpassed for greenhouse forcing. Heads are larger than White Seeded Tennis Ball, and a little later; seed is |
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local grown and highly selected.. Iceberg. Large, solid heads, hand- |
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some, tender and crisp Mignonette. A variety which forms small, compact heads ; excellent |
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mer cabbage sorts Sensation. Excellent for forcing or outdoor culture; it does well dur- ing the hot summer months; |
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heads large and solid Trianon, Self-Closing Cos. The best |
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Leek
(Allium porrum)
German, “Lauch.” — French, “Poireau.” — Spanish, “Puerro” Sow the seed in moist soil as early in spring as the ground can be prepared. In July cut back the tops severely and transplant the seedlings forthwith, setting them at least 4 inches apart in trenches 5 inches deep and one foot apart. As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trenches.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. !4 lb.
Large Flag. A hardy and profitable sort,
excellent for winter use .,....$0.10 $0.50 $1.25
Large Rouen, Winter. Large and of fine flavor. Remains a long time in good
condition 10 .60 1.50
Musselburgh or Carentan. The famous
Scotch sort, large, hardy and distinct. .10 .50 1.25
Kohl-Rabi (Turnip Rooted Cabbage)
(Brassica oleracea canlorapa)
German, “Kohl Rabi.” — French, “Chou-Rave.” Spanish, “Col de nabo o Nabicol”
This vegetable, the enlarged stems of which are supe- rior to the turnip in flavor, is closely related to cabbage, and no more difficult to grow. Early plants can be started in hot beds in the same manner as cabbage. Seed may be sown in the garden in May, June and July, in shallow drills 18 inches apart; later, thin the plants to 8 inches apart in the row. Kohl-Rabi should be eaten when about 3 inches in diameter, before the flesh becomes woody. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. !4 lb.
Early White Vienna. Flesh white $0.10 $0.50 $1.00
Early Purple Vienna. Differing from the
above in color 10 .50 1.00
For free delivery offers and general instructions
Mushroom
(Agaricus campestus)
German, “Champignon.” — French, “Champignon.” Spanish, “Hongo”
Mushrooms may be grown in cellars, sheds, under greenhouse benches, or wherever the temperature will range between 50 and 65 degrees and is fairly uniform. Fresh stable manure, composed of about equal amounts of horsedroppings and straw or litter, is the best mate- rial of which to make the beds. Mix three parts of manure with one part of fresh loam. Before this mixture is used it should be piled in heaps about 3 feet high and moistened throughout, but not drenched. Every 4 or 5 days fork the heaps over carefully and tread them down. In from 2 to 3 weeks when the temperature in the heaps has dropped somewhat, the bed should be made. Spread a thin layer of the mixture and tramp or pound it firm; repeat this process until the bed is 10 or 12 inches deep; leave it thus for a few days until the temperature in- clined to rise suddenly at first, has declined to about 70 or 75 degrees. Conditions will then be suitable for spawning, which is done by making holes about 3 inches deep and one foot apart each way; into each hole insert a piece of spawn about IV2 inches square and fill in the hole with compost. In about ten days, when the spawn has had time to diffuse itself through the bed, spread a layer of fine loam over the surface to the depth of 1 or 1 V2 inches. A light mulch of straw will help to conserve moisture. Ordinarily, mushrooms should begin to appear in from six to ten weeks and continue to come for about two months. If the surface of the bed becomes dry, sprinkle it with water at a temperature of about 80 de- grees. When the bed is apparently exhausted it may often be stimulated to further production by spreading over it % an inch of fresh loam and watering thoroughly, using warm water to which sheep manure has been added at the rate of % a pound to 3 gallons.
One brick of Spawn is sufficient for ten square feet of bed.
Pure Culture Spawn can be relied upon to produce mushrooms of a uniform type and color. Its use posi- tively precludes all danger of growing poisonous varie- ties. The culture with which the bricks are innoculated are taken from carefully selected, prolific mushrooms of the most desirable cream white variety — the sort pre- ferred by connoisseurs. There are two kinds of bricks. Direct and Standard; the former are innoculated directly from an original culture; the latter from a pure culture produced from an original.
All bricks are fresh, being received at frequent inter- vals from the laboratory.
Mushroom Spawn. Standard American, pure culture bricks. Per brick, 25c; per doz., $2.50.
Mushroom Spawn. Direct bricks. Per brick, 30c; per doz., $2.85.
“Mushroom Growing,” by Duggar, $1.50.
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Muskmelon
(Cucumis melo)
German, “Melone.” — French, “Melon.” — Spanish, “Melon”
Good muskmelons may be grown in almost any soil if it is skillfully handled; a sandy loam that was heavily manured the previous year for some other crop such as onions, or carrots, is ideal. Begin to prepare the soil early in spring. Late in May, when the ground is warm, plant the seed 1 inch deep in hills 5 or 6 feet apart each way, putting in 8 or 10 seeds per hill. Frequent and shal- low cultivation is essential to success. Much trouble with . insects is often avoided by starting the plants under glass. Plant the seed in berry baskets, pots or other containers from which the seedlings can he removed easily, and without disturbing the soil about their roots.
Tobacco or plaster dust sprinkled on the plants makes them distasteful to insects. The striped cucumber beetle is perhaps the most destructive pest likely to attack melon vines. One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 pounds, 1 acre.
Pkt. Oz. !4 lb. Lb.
Bay View Cantaloupe. Large size.
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Breck’s Improved Emerald Gem. Large solid orange flesh |
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Rocky Ford or Netted Gem. Very popular, flesh light, green color, sweet and delicate flavor |
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Early Christiana. Green with yellow flesh, an excellent early sort |
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Emerald Gem. Small but prolific, superior quality |
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Hackensack. Large, productive and fine flavored |
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Honey Dew. A large light colored smooth skin melon, weighing eight to ten pounds. Thick flesh; color, light green. Delicious honey-like flavor |
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Miller’s Cream. Osage type, thick, salmon-colored flesh |
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Montreal Green Nutmeg. Early, large size, excellent quality |
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Osage. Light green, netted skin, orange flesh, good quality |
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Melons for Forcing
(Improved Varieties)
Invincible Scarlet. Form globular, orange-red when ripe, fine flavor. Pkt., 50c.
Sutton’s A-l Improved. Scarlet fleshed variety of deli- cious flavor. Pkt., 50c.
Melon (Water)
(Citrullus vulgaris)
French, “Melon d’eau.” — German, “Wassermelone.” Spanish, “Sandia”
Watermelons require the same general treatment as muskmelons, but being more tender they should have the best possible exposure. Make hills at least 8 by 8 feet apart. Watermelon seed is usually sown in the open ground. One ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills; 4 pounds, 1 acre.
Black Spanish. Scarlet flesh, thin rind, Pkt- *-*z- % lb.
sugary flavor $0.05 $0.10 $0.25
Citron. For preserving 05 .10 .25
Cole’s Early. Medium size, red flesh,
green skin 05 .10 .25
Cuban Queen. Round, large, bright red. . .05 .10 .25
Hungarian Honey. Very early, round
shape, brilliant red flesh 05 .10 .25
Ice Cream. Medium size, solid, scarlet
flesh, fine flavor 10 .20 .60
Mountain Sweet. One of the best for
general culture 05 .10 .25
Phinney’s Early. Standard sort for New England, bright red flesh, sweet and
tender 05 .10 .25
Sweetheart. Very large, fine quality 05 .10 .25
Vick’s Early. Early, medium size, oblong
form, pink flesh 05 .10 .25
Martynia
The seed pods are used for pickling, and should be gathered when green and tender. Although some gar- deners prefer to start the plants in hot beds, sowing can be made out of doors late in May.
It is customary to plant several seeds together at 3- foot intervals in rows 3 feet apart. Later thin out so that the plants will stand 3 feet apart each way. Martynia Proboscidia. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
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Part of our Massachusetts Grown Yellow Globe Danvers Onion, 1917 Crop.
harvested.
Picture taken a short time before the seed was
Red Italian Tripoli. Large size, flat
Giant Rocca. Globe-shape, light red,
very mild flavor
Giant Gibraltar. Selection from a Spanish onion known as Denia; grows very large; color, light yel- low
Ailsa Craig Onion. A variety that will grow to enormous size, glob- ular, skin light yellow, flesh white, good keeper; grown largely for ex-
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Onion
(Allium cepa)
Ger., “Zweibel.” — Fr., “Ognon.” — Spanish, “Cebolla”
The onion requires a very fertile soil for the best de- velopment of its bulbs. While muck and peat soils are ideal, sandy loams properly enriched with well-rotted manure furnish excellent conditions. Onions should al- ways be grown on practically level land, or considerable loss may be sustained from washing. As early in spring as the land can be worked, sow seed sparingly in drills 1 foot apart and about V2. inch deep. Unless the soil is quite moist it should be pressed firmly down on the seed to insure rapid and uniform germination. Weeding and thinning must be done by hand; at the first weeding, thin out to about 8 plants per linear foot of row. Culti- vation should be shallow and frequent. When all the tops are yellow the onions are usually pulled and left on the ground, for 10 days or more if the weather is favor- able, until the outer skin of the bulbs is dry; after the first three or four days, stir them occasionally, with a wooden rake to hasten the process. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; from 4 to 5 pounds, 1 acre.
Pkt. Oz. % lb. Lb.
Yellow, Breck’s Globe Danvers. This is a home grown pedigree strain that we believe to be superior to any other Yellow Globe obtain- | «« 1
able $0.25 $0.85 Mustard
Yellow, Globe. Grown from selected (Brassica)
Ger., “Senf.” — Fr., “Moutarde.” — Spanish, “Mostaza” Mustard is usually cultivated for salad purposes, but may also be used for greens. Seed may be sown from April to August in shallow drills 12 or 15 inches apart. The leaves should be cut for use when about 2 inches long. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. % lb.
Brown or Black. More pungent in flavor
than white $0.05 $0.25 $0.50
Chinese. Leaves twice the size of the ordinary white mustard, of a deeper green, flavor pleasantly sweet and pun- gent, and desirable as a salad 10 .25 .75
White London 05 .15 .40
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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White Globe (Southport Strain). Mild flavor, early and large, not a good keeper |
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White Italian Tripoli. Large white variety, mild |
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White Portugal. Large, flat shape, mild flavor, not a good keeper... |
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White Queen. Small, pure white, extra early, fine for pickles |
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White Mammoth Garganus, or Silver King. Silvery white, large size, mild flavor |
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Yellow, Prizetaker, or Globe Spanish. Large, light yellow |
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Red Globe (Southport Strain). The finest large red sort |
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Red, Large Wethersfield. Immense yielder, excellent keeper |
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Red, Extra Early. Flat shape, deep red, mild flavor |
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White Onion Sets Yellow Onion Sets
Parsnip
German, “Pastinake.” — French, Spanish, “Pastinaca”
‘Panais.”
Parsnips need a long growing season in order to reach maturity; consequently the seed should be sown early in spring. An3r of the lighter types of soil, high in fertility, will grow smooth roots. Sow thickly in drills 15 or 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep; when the plants are well started, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart in the row. Since parsnips are perfectly hardy, and freezing improves their quality, it is customary to dig in the fall only enough roots for winter use, leaving the balance of the crop in the ground until spring. One ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill; 5 pounds, 1 acre.
Parsnip seeds of all kinds very scarce. Prices subject to change.
Breck's Market Garden. For flavor, Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb. texture of flesh, form, smoothness and as a cropper, this variety is
without an equal §0.10 $0.25 §0.85 $2.50
Early Round, or Turnip-Rooted. Suit- able for shallow soils, fine cropper
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favorite .... |
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Onion Sets
(Prices Variable.)
The sets should be planted out as early in spring as the ground is dry enough to work; plant them in rows 1 foot apart, with sets 3 or 4 inches apart. When raised from sets the onions can be used in the green state in June, or they will be ripened off by July.
Qt. Pk.
Yellow §0.30 $1475
Potato Onions 35 2.00
Top, or Button Onions 35 2.00
White 35 2.00
Shallots 35 2.01)
Red 30 1.75
Egyptian or Perennial Tree, for fall planting. . .30 2.00
Okra, or Gumbo
(Hibiscus esculentis)
German, “Essbarer.” — French, “Gumbo.”
Spanish, “Quibombo”
This warm weather vegetable grows freely in any ordi- nary garden soil. Its tender young seed-pods are used in soups and stews. About the middle of May, sow seed sparingly in drills 3 feet apart and 2 inches deep; later,
thin the plants to 12 or 15 inches apart in rows. One
ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. Lb.
Dwarf Green. Early and productive,
tender pods $0.05 $0.10 $0.25 $0.75
Tall Green. Later than the fore- going. an immense cropper, pods
extra large and tender 05 .10 .25 .75
White Velvet. Large, creamy-white
pods, very tender 05 .10 .25 .75
Parsley
(Carum petroselinum)
German, “Petersilie.” — French, “Persit.”
Spanish, “Perejil”
Parsley is the most beautiful vegetable grown for gar- nishing and flavoring purposes. It will thrive in any fertile garden soil; a single row forms an effective edging for beds and walks. Sow early in spring, or at intervals until June, in shallow drills about 1 foot apart; when the plants are 2 inches high, thin out to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. The seed germinates very slowly, and some- times three weeks elapse before the seedlings appear.
For winter use the plants may be set in protected cold frames. The Turnip-rooted variety should be treated in the same way as Carrots. One ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of drill.
Pkt. Oz. V4 lb.
Breck’s Double Green Crest. A splendid
sort for frames or open ground $0.25
Champion Moss Curled. Leaves beauti- fully curled, extra fine for garnishing.. .10 $0.25 $0.75 Fern-Leaved. Most exquisite in form and
coloring 10 .25 .75 i
Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted. Roots used Ailsa Craig Onion
for flavoring soups 10 .25 .75 (For description see page 38)
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PEAS
(Pisam sativum)
German, “Erbse.” — French, “Pois.” — Spanish, “Chicaros”
The pea is one of the few vegetables j which almost invariably find a place in home gardens. Peas mature earliest in light, fertile loams, but will give good ! results in any well-prepared garden soil. Sow the smooth sorts as early in spring as the ground can be worked; after that, make successive plantings every ten days .until about the middle J of June, giving the wrinkled sorts the j preference. From the middle to the I end of July, when the driest and hot- test weather of the season is usually over, plantings of the extra early var- ieties may again be made with reason- able hope of a crop. Plant in trenches, or wide furrows, 3 or 4 inches deep and from 18 inches to 4 feet apart, ac- cording to the height of the variety. Brush, or supports of some kind, should always be provided for the vines of tall growing sorts.
One quart of peas will plant about 100 feet of drill.
We supply all varieties in large packets, price 20c each.
1 — Gradus
2 — Breck’s Imp. Telephone
3 — Alderman
EXTRA EARLY
Pt. Qt. Pk.
Pilot. An extra early, round seeded or smooth Pea. Can be planted as soon as ground can be worked. Pods as large as the Gradus. Very prolific, highly recommended as an extra early market sort $0.35 $0.65 $4.00
Pioneer. An improvement on the popu- lar Laxtonian. Vines about 20 inches high; color, light green. Vigorous growth. The pods pointed and a lit- tle darker in color than the vine. Con- sidered fully four days earlier than
Laxtonian
Laxton Superb. New early Pea which
received Award of Merit from English Royal Horticultural Society. A very early, hardy, large podded, almost smooth seeded pea. Vigorous growth, very prolific; even growth of vine;
height about 20 inches
Alaska, or Clipper. An extremely early, smooth, blue pea. Vines about 2 feet
high; dark green pods, well filled
American Wonder. Height 12 to 15 inches.
Very early wrinkled pea of fine quality Breck’s Excelsior. The earliest and best,
tall-growing smooth pea
Breck’s Old Glory. Superior to all other extra early varieties, size, quality, and productivity considered. A favorite market garden sort. Long, dark green pods packed with large slightly wrinkled i^eas; vines tall growing and
vigorous
Claudit. An early, tall-growing variety of excellent quality. Peas large, deep
green, and slightly wrinkled
Gradus, or Prosperity. Deservedly the most popular early variety among both private and market gardeners in this locality. Pods large, pointed and uni- form in shape; peas of fine flavor. Vines from 2% to 3 feet in height....
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Laxtonian. One of the best dwarf wrink- led peas for the market gardener. Pods about 4 inches long, resembling those of Gradus, but ripening a little earlier.
Vines productive and vigorous; average
height less than 18 inches 35 .65 4.50
Little Marvel. An extra early dwarf wrinkled pea, fast becoming popular in this locality. Vines hear a profusion of blunt-ended pods, well filled with large peas of fine quality 35 .60 4.25
Nott’s Excelsior. The standard of quality in home gardens. No other dwarf wrink- led pea is as widely planted. Vines of regular habit and about 14 inches high
Premium Gem. A desirable, early, wrinkled pea. Vines about 15 inches high
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Sutton’s Excelsior. An early, dwarf, wrinkled pea with exceptionally large pods. Matures as early as Nott’s Excel- sior and is its equal in quality 35 .65 4.25
Thomas Laxton. This reliable pea is sim- ilar in type to Gradus, but has darker foliage and square-ended pods. Although a wrinkled sort of excellent quality, it may be planted about as early as smooth varieties 40 .70 4.75
The Record. A popular large-podded extra early, wrinkled pea which matures sev- eral days earlier than the well known Gradus. Its growth is quite similar to that of Gradus but somewhat dwarfer and stouter; pods uniformly large, measuring 4% to 5 inches, nearly round and packed with handsome wrinkled peas of the finest flavor. The Record is an especially valuable sort for mar- ket gardeners because the peas will remain in good condition a remarkably long time after picking 35 .65 4.25
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Laxtonian Peas
GARDEN PEAS — Continued LATE OR GENERAL CROP
Admiral Dewey. A splendid, large-podded, Pt. Qt. Pk. wrinkled pea of fine quality. Height 4
feet $0.35 $0.65 $4.25
Blackeye Marrow. An excellent, old- fashioned smooth-seeded variety. Height
about 4 feet 25 .45 3.4®
Breck’s Improved Telephone. This is a distinct and desirable improvement on ordinary Telephone. It is the result of careful breeding and selection. Not- withstanding their size, these wrinkled
peas are sugary, rich and tender.
Height 4 feet 35 .65 4.25
Telephone. A vigorous grower; extra
large, well-filled pods 30 .50 3.59
Champion of England. An old favorite which bears profusely; peas wrinkled.
Few late varieties are its equal in qual- ity. Height about 4 feet 35 .65 4.00
Gladstone. The latest-maturing variety we offer. Large, deep, green, curved pods; peas wrinkled. Height 3% to 4
feet .20 .35 2.5®
Pod Latch, or Improved Stratagem. A large-podded wrinkled pea of fine qual- ity. Vigorous and productive vines
about 30 inches high 40 .75 5.00
Yorkshire Hero. Medium sizes, broad pods, well filled with large peas which remain tender for a long time after be- ing picked. A wrinkled marrow of fine quality. Height about 2% feet 30 .55 4.00
We supply all varieties in large packets. Price 20c each.
SECOND EARLY
Abundance. Pods medium in size; peas Pt. Qt. Pk. wrinkled; quality very good. Height about 3 feet $0.35 $0.60 $4.25
Alderman. One of the most satisfactory varieties for early main-crop. Pods long, filled with large wrinkled, deep green peas of superior quality. Height
4 to 5 feet. 35 .65 4.25
Everbearing. An excellent variety for pri- vate growers. Peas large, wrinkled, and
of fine flavor. Height 3 feet 35 .60 4.25
Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone. A profuse bearer. Pods large; peas wrinkled, sweet and tender. Height 18 inches... .50 .85 5.00
Dwarf Champion. A wrinkled pea quite similar to the well-known Champion of England excepting that the vines are only 2 or 2% feet in height 35 .65 4.25
Duke of Albany, or American Champion. One of the largest varieties; height from 4 to 5 feet. Prolific, each pod containing 6 to 10 extra large wrinkled peas of good quality. A little earlier
than Telephone 35 .65 4.25
McLean’s Advancer. A dwarf, green, wrinkled marrow of fine flavor. Popu- lar in the vicinity of Boston 35 .60 4.00
FRENCH PEAS
Petit Pols. “Clamart Hatif.” These small, delicate peas are much esteemed in Eu- rope. Slender pods are about 3 inches long, slightly curved, and usually con- tain from 7 to 9 each. In France the vines grow to a height of 4 or even 5
feet .30 .50 3.00
(See Forage Crops for prices on Field Peas, Etc, Page 52.')
Carter's Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone
Use Farmogerm on Garden Peas before planting. 25c and 50c packages.
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
Irish Cobbler Early Ohio tireen Mountain
BRECK’S SEED POTATOES
(Solannm Tuberosum)
(Prices subject to market changes.)
F. o. b. Boston.
A deep, mellow loam, rich in humus, furnishes ideal conditions for growing Potatoes, but good crops are raised on both heavier and lighter types of soil. Early varieties may be planted as soon as the ground can he prepared. Cut the tubers into pieces the size of hen’s eggs; drop a piece of seed every 15 inches in furrows 3 feet apart, and cover to a depth of 3 or 4 inches. Cultivate at intervals of a week or ten days, gradually throwing earth up around the stalks after the plants are 4 inches high. For potatoes, fertilizers are unquestionably better than barn- yard manure.
We furnish only Aroostook Grown Potatoes from hill selected seed stock, carefully inspected during growing season, sorted and graded to size.
EARLY VARIETIES
Bbl.
Irish Cobbler. The most popular and Pk. Bu. Sack reliable early, white sort. Quite round 165 lb.
with deep set eyes. Distinct type $0.75 $2.50 $6.50
Early Rose. Red skin, standard early variety. An old favorite in New Eng- land . .
Early Ohio. A splendid sort, about a week earlier than Early Rose. Red skin, dry, mealy; one of the best for
early market 85
Early Harvest. Medium size, early white Early Norther. Red skin sort, seedling of Early Rose; early and prolific 85
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Delaware. Very large, white throughout
and extra quality 75
New Queen. Medium early, white, mealy
texture 75 2.50 6.50
Norcross. Medium early, splendid sort, uniform size 75 2.50
LATE VARIETIES
Beauty of Hebron. A standard sort, pure white skin and flesh, large main
crop
Carmen No. 3. Large, smooth, white 75
Green Mountain. Large, handsome white potato; main crop; the standard win- ter variety 75
Miller’s Prize. A main crop. White var- iety. Considered by many better than the Green Mountain 85
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3.00 7.09
Sweet Potato Plants
Plant rooted slips or cuttings the last of May or 1st of June in hills about 5 feet apart and 6 inches above the garden level. Light, rich warm soil is required. Nansemond. Best sort for New England. Per 100, 75c; add 15c per 100 if wanted by parcel post.
When planting Breck’s Seed Potatoes use Mapes Potato Manure and insure a profitable crop.
Pumpkin
(Cucurbits)
German, “Kurbis.” — French, “Courge.”
Spanish, “Calabaza”
Plant 1 inch deep in hills 8 by 8 feet apart, late in May, in any highly enriched soil that is not clayey. When the plants are beginning to run, remove all but the two strongest from each hill. Farmers find field pumpkins a valuable addition to their stock feed, and commonly grow them in the cornfield, planting a few seeds in every third or fourth hill in alternate rows. One ounce of seed will plant about 30 hills; 4 pounds, 1 acre.
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State Normal School, Natural Science Garden.
Dec. 3, 1917.
Messrs. Jos. Breck & Sons.
Gentlemen : — Breck’s seeds have stood the test. Although the past season has not been what we might have wished in the way of weather, still, your seeds have given a good account of themselves, as usual. Shall send in my yearly order early next month as there will doubtless be a serious shortage this spring.
Respectfully,
L. C. Stearns.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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(Corporation )
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Sweet Upright Pepper
Pepper
(Capsicum annum)
German, “Pfeflfer.” — French, “Piement.”
Spanish, “Pimiento”
Sow the seed in hot-beds about the middle of March, and transplant the seedlings to 2 by 2 inches apart as soon as they are strong enough. It is an advantage to shift the plants again, two or three weeks later, into pots of proper size. In the latter part of May, when the ground is warm, plant in the garden in rows 2 feet apart, leaving 12 or 14 inches between plants in the row. Pep- pers should be cultivated in the same way as egg-plants, and will thrive in any well-drained soil.
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants.
Pkt. Oz.
Cayenne, Long Red. The pods of this variety are from 3 to 4 inches in length, cone shaped, and coral red when ripe $0.10 $0.60 ^
Large Bell, or Bull Nose. Fruit large, an early
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Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar in shape Pkt. Oz. to the Large Bell, but of much larger size.
14 lb. $0.85
Sweet Upright. A very desirable medium size sweet pepper. Fruits borne upright on plants, which are small and compact !4 lb. $0.80
Radish
(Raphanus Sativus)
German, “Rettig,” “Radieschen.” — French, “Radis,” “Rave,” “Petit Rave.” — Spanish, “Rabano”
Loose, fertile, light loams are to be preferred for radishes; in distinctly clayey soils, the crop not only matures slowly, but the roots are usually rough, ill- shaped and of inferior quality. For a constant supply, sow' at intervals of two or three weeks from early April until September. An early crop may be grown in the hot-bed in February. For use during the winter, the roots may be stored in earth in a cool cellar, but should
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Giant White Summer Stuttgart. A large white top shaped variety, flesh firm and crisp, high flavor; should be planted in the early summer. Seed we offer has been tested in our trial grounds at Lexington to make sure that it
is the summer variety 10
Winter Long Black Spanish. The
popular winter sort 10
Winter Round Black Spanish. A fine winter variety 10
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Rhubarb
(Rheum Rhaponticum)
German, “Rhabarber.” — French, “Rhubarbe.” — Spanish, “Rhubarbo Bastardo”
(For price of Rhubarb Roots see Vegetable Plants.)
Seed may be sown early in spring in shallow drills one foot apart; when the plants are 3 or 4 inches high, thin to about a foot apart in the rows. In the fall, or prefer- ably the following spring, transplant into deep, rich soil, setting the plants about 3 by 3 feet apart. If propagated by dividing the roots, the work may be done either in spring or fall.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.
Ruby King. Pods about 5 inches; fine flavor.. .10 Squash, or Tomato-Shaped. The kind most generally grown for pickling; an excellent sort 10
.60 '' Linnaeus. Early, large and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.00.
Victoria. Very large, later than Linnaeus. Pkt., 10c; oz., .60 60c; % lb., $1.25.
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
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Brock's Selected Bine Hubbard Squash
SQUASH
(Cucurbit* Pepo and C. maxima)
German, “Kurbiss.” — French, “Courge.” — Spanish, “Calabaza Tontanera”
Squash seed should not be planted until the ground has become thoroughly warm and the weather is settled. A rich, warm, mellow soil is conducive to high yields and early maturity, but squashes grow satisfactorily in almost any well-drained soil. If possible, enrich each hill with one or two forkfuls of rotted manure. For bush types, the hills should be at least 4x4 feet apart; for the running varieties, 10 x 10 feet. It is customary to plant 8 or 10 seeds in each hill, and thin out, later, to two or three strong plants. During the early stages of growth keep the plants well sprinkled with tobacco or plaster dust to make them distasteful to insects; the way to deal with the squash vine borer is to cover the joints with an inch or two of soil so that secondary roots may develop.
Bush Varieties
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Delicious. A medium sized, fall and winter squash with thick fine- grained yellow flesh. Skin usually uniform dark green, but occasion- ally lighter and somewhat mot- tled. Many people consider this variety superior to the Hubbard
in dryness, sweetness and flavor. .10 .25 .75 2.50
Hubbard. Deservedly the most pop- ular variety of winter squash in all parts of this country. Its orange-yellow flesh is always rich in flavor, sweet and dry. Vines strong and productive. The dark green oblong squashes of our su- perior strain often weigh from 10
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
4ft
Salsify, or Oyster Plant
(Tragopogon porrifolius)
German, “Boksbart.” — French, “Salsifis.”
Spanish, “Ostra Vegetal”
The demand for this vegetable is increasing from year to year, but as yet its good qualities are not widely known. The roots are usually fried, boiled or stewed, but may be sliced raw for salad purposes.
The methods suggested for growing and keeping Pars- nips apply equally well to this crop.
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.
Breck’s Improved Long White. Roots of Pkt. Oz. Vi lb.
medium size, white and smooth $0.10 $0.30 $1.00
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Twice as
large as the preceding; fine quality 10 .30 1.00
Scorzonera, or Black Salsify
(Scorzonera Hispanica)
This vegetable should be cultivated in the same manner as Salsify, but being a little more difficult to raise, is rarely grown except by private gardeners. Though the roots have black skins, the flesh is white and very tender. Scorzonera may he cooked in the same ways as Salsify, and many people consider it superior in flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
Tobacco
Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to Pkt. Oz. Lb. the climate of the Northern and Middle
States $0.05 $0.25 $2.00
Havana. Imported seed 10 .30 3.50
Breck’s Belmont Tomato
Tomato
(Lycopersicum esculentum)
German, “Liebsapfel.” — French, “Tomate.” — Spanish, “Tomate”
(For Tomato Plants, see Vegetable Plants.)
Sow the seed sparingly about the middle of March, in drills Vi of an inch deep and 2 inches apart, in a hot- bed, or sunny window where the temperature will not fall below 65 degrees. When the seedlings are two inches high, they shbuld be transplanted to 3 inches apart each way in other flats of soil 3 inches deep, in which they may remain until time for planting in the garden. If a very early crop is desired, transplant again three weeks later, preferably into 4-inch pots of very rich soil. About the first of June the plants may be set in the open ground. A heavy soil is conducive to high yields but the crop matures much earlier on fertile, sandy loams; in the former, set the plants four feet apart each way; in the latter, 3 by 3 feet will give ample space.
One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants.
Breck’s Belmont. The best early either Pkt. Oz. 14 lb. for forcing or open ground cultivation, fruit bright scarlet, few seeds, finely
flavored and solid $0.10 $0.60 $2.00
Chalk’s Early Jewel Tomato. Extra early, bright red, fine flavor and very pro- ductive
Dwarf Champion. Dwarf and strong habit of growth, very solid and of extra qual- ity
Dwarf Stone Tomato. The largest dwarf
sort. Fruit bright scarlet
Earliana. Earliest and best bright red
tomato, smooth and firm
Golden Queen. Good size and quality,
bright yellow color
Hubert’s Marvel. (See page 17 for de- scription)
June Pink. A very early market sort,
smooth, color bright pink
Lister’s Prolific. (See page 17 for descrip- tion)
Perfection. Large and early, thick meaL^t. ®z- ^
few seeds, blood-red color 10 .40 1.25
Stokes’ Bonny Best. Very early, a vigor- ous grower, and prolific 10 .50 1.50
Stone. Very smooth, solid, thick, flesh
bright scarlet color 10 .40 1.25
Pear-Shaped Red. Fruit handsome and
solid, fine for preserves 10 .40 1.25
Plum-Shaped Yellow. Uniform shape, used
for pickles 10 .40 1.25
Red Cherry. A small, early variety, used
for pickling 10 .40 1.25
Stirling Castle. Excellent for forcing, me- dium size, scarlet in color 10 .50 1.50
The Comet. Splendid for forcing, very
prolific 10 .50 1.50
Strawberry, or Winter Cherry (Physalis AJkeJkengi). The fruit grows in a husk and will keep all winter. It has a pleasant strawberry-like flavor. It is much used for preserving, also for sauce .10 .40 1.25
Yellow Cherry. Similar to Red Cherry ■„ y
except in color .10 .30 1.00
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White Flat Dutch. An excellent Pht. Oz. }4 lb. Lb.
early sort $0.10 $0.25 $0.75 $2.50
Yellow Aberdeen. Very hardy and productive; good for stock and
table; keeps well 10 .25 .75 2.50
Yellow Stone or Globe. Of medium
size, excellent flavor; yellow 10 .25 .75 2.50
Ruta Baga, or Swedish Turnip
Budlong Swede. Choice strain, white. $0.10 $0.30 $1.00 $3.75
Improved American. FJesh yellow,
solid, sweet and fine flavor 10 .30 1.00 3.50
Shamrock. A globe-shaped, very
hardy, fine-grained, yellow 10 .30 1.00 3.75
Skirving’s Purple-Top. Large, yel- low, firm flesh, sweet, good keeper .10 .30 1.00 3.75
St. Andrew’s. A yellow flesh variety
of excellent quality 10 .30 1.00 3.75
Sweet German. Pure white, very solid, sweet, mild, well flavored. . . .10 .30 1.00 3.50
White French. Excellent for table
or stock. Firm, white and solid.. .10 .30 1.00 3.50
Spinach
(Spinacea oleracea)
German, “Spinat.” — French, “Epinard.” — Spanish, “Espinaca”
American Improved Ruta Kaga
Turnip
(Brassica rapa)
German, “Steekrube.” — French, “Navet.”
Spanish, “Navo Comun.”
Turnip seed may be sown at all seasons from April until the middle of August in our climate; but the roots will be of finer quality if seed is sown early in spring for the summer crop, and about August first for the fall and winter crop. A light soil, well-manured the previous year, furnishes ideal conditions; no manure should be applied at the time of sowing, unless it he well rotted compost, or the turnips are apt to be strong flavored, or bitter. The ground should be dug or plowed deep, and made mellow and fine. Sow the seed in drills % inch deep and from 12 to 18 inches apart, dropping one good seed to every inch of furrow. Plants of the early varie- ties should be thinned to about 3 inches apart, while those of the larger late varieties should not be left closer than 5 inches apart in the row. Cultivate often, and keep the crop free from weeds. The Ruta Baga sorts, which are generally grown for winter use, may be sown from the 20th of June to the middle of July. For stock feed- ing, the late crop is often sown broadcast on well-pre- pared soil and raked in lightly.
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handsome, of superior quality . . . Purple-Top Milan. Earliest of the flat Red-Tops; small, strapped leaves, |
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best of the flat turnips White Egg. A handsome egg-shaped |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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white variety, grows large White Top Milan. The earliest of |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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all turnips, very mild flavor White Norfolk. One of the best late |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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varieties for stock White-Top Strap Leaf. Like Red-Top |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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variety, but not so popular |
.10 |
.20 |
.60 |
2.00 |
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instructions reg |
Spinach thrives in rich soil, and may be planted as soon as the ground can be prepared in spring. Sow the seed in drills one inch deep and 12 or 15 inches apart. The main crop, for spring consumption, is sown in late August or September, the plants being protected during the winter by a covering of straw or litter. A single sowing of New Zealand Spinach will supply greens of excellent quality throughout the summer; plant the seed 3 or 4 in a hill, in hills 3 feet apart each way. Seeds of this variety are enclosed in very hard shells and should be soaked in hot water before sowing.
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill ;
12 pounds, one acre.
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Long Standing. Leaves thick andPkt. |
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large; best for spring sowing.... |
$0.10 |
$0.25 |
$0.75 |
$2.50 |
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New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). A distinct, spreading plant, very productive |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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Giant. Round, thick leaved |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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Prickly, or Winter. Recommended for fall sowing: |
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.15 |
.50 |
1.50 |
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Monstrous Virofiay. Large, thick, dark green leaves |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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Bloomsdale or Savoy-Leaved. Large curled and wrinkled leaves |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
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Victoria. Very dark colored leaves, fine variety for spring sowing, later than Long Standing |
.10 |
.25 |
.75 |
2.50 |
Victoria Spinach
arding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs
Herbs are all of easy cultivation. Sow the seed early in May. Pkt.
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Annual $0.10 ~j
Arnica (Arnica montana). Perennial 10
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Perennial 10
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Annual 10
Borage (Borago officinalis). Annual 10
.10 .10 .10 .10 .10
Caraway (Carum carui). Perennial
Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Perennial
Coriander (Coriandrum satirrum). Annual...
Dill (Anethum Graveolens). Annual
Fennell (Foeniculum officinale). Perennial...
Hop Vine (Humulis Lupulus). Perennial 10
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial.. .10
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Perennial 10
Lavender (Lavendula vera). Perennial 10
Lovage (Levisticum officinalis). Perennial 10
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana). Per- ennial 10
Mint (Mentha piperita). Perennial 25
Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides). Annual.. .10 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial. .10
Rue (Ruta Graveolens). Perennial 10
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual 10
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Perennial 10
Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). Annual. .10 Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). Perennial .10 Sorrel, Broad-leaved (Rumex Patientia). Per- ennial 10
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Perennial 10
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Per- ennial 10
Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium). Perennial .10 J
Seeds Used for Flavoring, Etc.
(Prices subject to market changes — Bulk Prices quoted
on application.)
Anise
Cummin
Coriander
Celery
Caraway
Dill
Fennell, Sweet
Medicinal Pumpkin
Medicinal Asparagus
Flax (Whole) Recleaned
Oz.
Prices
quoted
on
application.
Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Bird Seeds
For Feeding; not for Seed.
(All f. o. b. Boston. Prices subject to change without notice.)
Canary, Best Recleaned. Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Hemp Seed, Recleaned Russian. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.
Rape, German. Lb., 18c; 100 lbs., $15.00. Rape, English. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $16.00. Mixed Bird Seed, bulk. Lb., 15c; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Breck’s Choice Mixed Bird Seed in packages packed by us, only the very best recleaned seed used. Pkg., 15c; doz., $1.50.
Lettuce, for Birds (for feed only). Lb., 30c; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Blue Maw or Poppy. Lb., 90c; 100 lbs., $85.00.
Rice Unhulled or Paddy. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.
Millet, Golden (for feeding). Lb., 8c; 100 lbs., $6.00.
Millet, White French. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $18.00.
McAllister’s Mocking Bird Food, in bulk. Lb., 25c; 100 lbs., $20.00. McAllister’s Mocking Bird Food, in bot- tles. 35c ea.; doz., $3.50.
Shepherd’s Song Restorer, in bottles. Each, 25c; doz., $2.75.
Gravel for Cages. Pkg., 12c; bu., $2.00.
Cuttle Fish Bone. Lb., 60c.
Striped Sunflower Seed. Lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $10.00.
Kaffir Corn for Pigeons. 100 lbs., $6.00.
Old Homestead Popcorn
For Corn Balls, Candied Pop- corn and Nuggets the Old Home- stead will be found superior. Per 1-lb. pkg., 15c; per case of 24 pkgs., $3.00 net.
Popcorn on Cob, or Shelled
Thoroughly cured, and in excellent condition for pop- ping. Per lb., 15c; per 100 lbs., $12.00 net.
Vegetable Plants and Roots
All are especially grown for our trade from choicest strains of seed. We shall be pleased to quote special
prices to Large Buyers.
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 100 1000
Colossal, two-year old roots $1.25 $10.00
The Hub, two-year old roots 1.25 10.00
Palmetto, two-year old roots 1.25 10.00
CABBAGE PLANTS
From hot-beds, ready about first week in April.
Doz. 100 1000
Early Jersey Wakefield ...$0.30 $1.50 $12.00
Henderson’s Summer 30 1.50 12.00
Stone Mason 30 1.50 12.00
Fottler’s Brunswick .30 1.50 12.00
For Winter Crop, ready July 1st.
Savoy American Improved 1.00 8.00
Fottler’s Brunswick 1.00 8.00
Stone Mason 1.00 8.00
CAULIFLOWER Doz. 100 1000
Breck’s White Bouquet $0.30 $2.00 $15.00
Snowball 30 2.00 15.00
CELERY PLANTS ‘ Doz. 100 1000
Boston Market $0.20 $1.00 $8.50
Golden Self-Blanching 20 1.00 8.50
Giant Pascal 20 1.00 8.50
White Plume 20 1.00 8.50
CHIVES
Used for flavoring soups, etc., each, 25c; doz., $2.50. EGG PLANTS Doz. 100
New York Improved $1.00 $7.00
Black Pekin 1.00 7.00
TARRAGON PLANTS
Each $0.30
Per dozen 3.00
HORSE RADISH SETS Doz. 100
Common $0.25 $0.60
Maliner Kren. The famous Bohemian varie- ty, growing in popularity here and recom- mended for the home garden 1.00
LETTUCE PLANTS Doz. 100
Boston Market Head $0.20 $1.00
Early Curled Simpson 20 1.00
PEPPER PLANTS
Large Bell, or Bull Nose $0.30 $2.00
RHUBARB ROOTS
Each $0.25
Per dozen 2.50
SWEET POTATO PLANTS ' 100 1000
Nansemond $0.75 $6.00
TOMATO PLANTS Doz. 100
Breck’s Belmont $0.50 $3.50
Acme 50 3.50
Paragon 50 3.50
Dwarf Champion 50 3.50
I Livingstone’s Stone .50 3.50
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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AGRICULTURAL GRAINS
Prices subject to market changes. Bags extra. All Grain Sold f. o. b. Boston.
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Harvesting the 1917 Hay Crop on Alta Crest Farm, Spencer, Mass. Breck’s grass seed mixture, consisting of Timothy,
Red Top and Clovers sown
Breck’s King Oats
A close or cluster headed variety. Our 1917 crop was grown in Northern Motana on irrigated land; thus in- suring seed free from fungus diseases, bright colored, large size, strong germination, and weighing over forty pounds to the measured bushel, an exceptionally fine crop grown especially for seed purposes.
Breck’s King Seed Oats have given satisfaction during the past twelve years and we can highly recommend seed stock just secured.
Plant King Oats and secure a good yield of heavy grain and a crop of stout, straight, clean straw.
Price, $2.00 per bu. of 32 lbs.; 10 bu. lots and over at $1.75 per bushel.
North Dakota Cluster Oats
Carefully selected Northern grown Cluster variety pro- ducing a heavy yield of large plump Oats. The straw is /long, clean, heavy. This variety highly recommended for northern latitudes with short growing seasons. Our present stock of North Dakota Oats will weigh all of 40 lbs. to the measured bushel. Price per bushel of 32 lbs. $1.75; 10 bushels and over, $1.50; f. o. b. Boston, bags extra at value. (Shipped 3 bushels to bag if required.)
White Montana Oats
A short seeded variety, grain bright colored, heavy, close headed, tall growing. Our seed stock grown on the irrigated farms of northern Montana, where on account of total lack of rain during harvesting season, can be obtained oats of strong germination, free from rust or smut. Our stock has been carefully recleaned to take out all foreign seeds except now and then a trace of wheat. Price per bushel of 32 lbs., $1.75; 10 bushels and over $1.50 a bushel, f. o. b. Boston. (This stock will weigh nearly 45 lbs. to the measured bushel and can be shipped 3 bushels to the bag.)
Samples of both the above sent on request
Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica). Price on application. Not kept in stock. Seed must be kept moist until sown.
Buckwheat bu.
Silver Hulled $4.00
Japanese. Enormously productive 4.00
MARQUIS SPRING WHEAT
A variety produced by scientific cross breeding of the old Calcutta and the frost-resisting Red Fyfe variety. First introduced by the Central Experiment Station in Ottawa, Canada, and has since rapidly displaced many other varieties in the North West and in Canada. In appearance Marquis Wheat is similar to Red Fyfe, but the heads as a rule are heavier and the stalks shorter, making it less likely to lodge. The kernel is flinty, a little darker red and more plump that Fyfe. It is beard- less having smooth yellow chaff, but its most valuable feature lies in its earliness as it matures a week or ten days earlier than Red Fyfe. Thrashing reports from the Northwest indicate yields of 40 to 50 bushels per acre. Weight 64 to 66 lbs. per measured bushel, and they report it to be of the highest milling quality. Not in many years has such a valuable variety been introduced. Our stock is strictly Canadian grown and of the highest purity and germination. Farmers who planted Marquis Wheat in New England last season had most satisfactory returns. Price, qt., 25c; pk., $1.50; bush., $5.00.
bu.
Fyfe. A red, beardless wheat, with long smooth heads well covered with chaff ; straw stiff, bright colored. Grain very hard, of a dull, reddish color.
Very suitable for New England 4.50
Winter Wheat
Dawson’s Golden Chaff. One of the hardiest wheats we know of; heads bald, color of grain white (in-
clined to light amber), straw of medium length.. 4.00
Barley
Two-Rowed 3.00
Four or Six-Rowed 3.00
Success Beardless. A six-rowed variety that is prac- tically free from the poisonous beard. It is early, hardy, large grained, strong of straw; productive 3.50
Rye
To prevent disappointment, we offer only selected rye for seed purposes.
Spline. Per bu $4.00 | Winter $3.00
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Mondamln Cora
FIELD CORN
Prices subject to market changes and for seed f. o. b. Boston; bags extra at value. Special quotation made where large quantities are required.
Our seed corn grown for us under contract and especially for seed purposes. We wish to call particular attention to our fine stock of Improved Learning and also Virginian grown Eureka Ensilage.
Breck’s Mondamin. The earliest and best yellow flint variety; eight-rowed ears, well filled to the tips. For complete description see page 24. 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu. Breck’s Angel of Midnight. One of the earliest yellow flint varieties, of the early Canada type. Ears long, with comparatively deep kernels. 25c qt. ; $1.50 pk.; $5.00 bu. Brewer’s Yellow Dent. This variety originated in New England and is unquestionably the best strain of dent corn to grow for grain in the latitude of Boston; it is also valuable for ensilage. The stalks average from ten to twelve feet in height; the ears have about twenty rows of closely-packed kernels. 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu.; selected ears, 10c each.
Early Yellow Canada. An extra early eight-rowed flint variety with large kernels and small cobs. Ears of medium size. A popular variety in Northern New England. 25c qt.; $1.50 pk.; $5.00 bu.
Early Sanford. A popular white flint variety, equally valuable for ensilage or grinding. The eight-rowed ears average from 9 to 10 inches in length and have broad cream- white kernels. 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu.
Eureka Ensilage. One of the most popular white dent varieties among dairymen. It is enormously productive of both foliage and ears. Our Virginian grown seed has given great satisfaction throughout New England. 25c qt.; $1.50 pk. ; $4.25 bu.
Improved Learning. A yellow dent variety very valuable for ensilage. The plants are tall with a large amount of foliage. Each stalk usually produces two good long ears with small red cobs, well filled with large, deep, golden kernels. 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu. Longfellow. The variety most widely grown in New England. An early eight-rowed flint corn with long ears and comparatively small cobs, filled to the tips with large, broad kernels, 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu.
Pride of the North. An exceptionally early dent variety. Stalks of medium height with broad leaves. The ears, which average 7 or 8 inches in length, have from 12 to 16 rows. Grains long and deep yellow, making meal of extra good quality. 25c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu.
Red Cob Ensilage. A red-cobbed, white dent corn with heavy foliage; popular among dairymen in northern New England. 25c qt.; $1.50 pk.; $5.50 bu.
White Southern. A tall growing dent variety with leafy stalks; valuable for ensilage and fodder. 20c qt.; $1.25 pk.; $4.00 bu.
Sweet Fodder. Unexcelled for cutting green and feeding to stock. It should be included in all soiling schedules. 20c qt.; $1.75 pk.; $6.00 bu.
Winter Vetch
(Vlcia Villosa)
Growth and appearance like
Spring Vetch.
Valuable as a cover crop or for early spring forage. In this lati- tude seed should be sown before Sept. 15th, so that the plants may become well established before cold weather. It is customary to sow from two to four pecks of Winter Vetch with six pecks of either Winter Wheat or Winter Rye. If sown alone, broadcast one bushel per acre. Weight, 60 lbs. per bushel. Price, 25c per lb.; per 100 lbs., $22.00 net.
Prices subject to market changes.
Spring Vetch or Tares
(Vicia Sativa)
Very much like common peas in growth and general appear- ance. An annual legume. Valu- able as a summer forage when sown early in spring on well cul- tivated and enriched ground at the rate of % bushel Vetch and 2 bushels Grain, Barley or Oats per acre. Can also be sown alone at the rate of about 80 lbs. per acre as cover crop for orchard.
Weight per bushel, 60 lbs. 15c per lb.; $12.00 per 100 lbs.
Winter Vetch
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ALFALFA
Prices Alfalfa seed variable; we recommend that you write for special quotation stating quantity required when in the market.
Grimm Alfalfa, Dvtsbome Farm, FayetteYlIle, N. ¥.
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE
(Medicago Sativa)
Alfalfa, the greatest known forage crop, is now grown successfully in all parts of the world and is steadily gain- ing favor with the intelligent New England farmer, for it is proving to be of the greatest value to him not only as a forage crop, but as a soil improver. It is a legume, taking free nitrogen from the air and storing it up in the deep growing roots. As green fodder or cured hay Alfalfa is relished above all other forage crops by stock.
To grow a good field of Alfalfa, it is important to select deep, loamy, well-drained land with loose sub-soil, as standing water will soon kill out the young plants. Plow and harrow the land thoroughly, and with the first harrowing apply at least one ton of Agricultural Lime per acre, thereby correcting any acidity in the soil and, what is more important, making conditions favorable to the activity of nitrogen-gathering bacteria upon the presence of which success depends. Continue to harrow the land at short intervals for some weeks, thereby thoroughly pulverizing the top soil and at the same time working out and killing the old grass roots and weeds that would otherwise get a quick start and choke out the young Al- falfa. If possible, give the ground a fair dressing of barnyard manure, and a short time before sowing the seed harrow* in 600 or 800 lbs. per acre of high grade commercial fertilizer. Either the seed should be inocu- lated with Farmogerm before sowing, or soil from an old Alfalfa field should be sown broadcast at the rate of 300 to 500 lbs. per acre.
It has been found that in this latitude seed sown the last of July or early in August will escape being hindered by weed growth, and get a good stand before cold weather. Sow broadcast at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre.
Never cut Alfalfa before buds have appeared close to the ground at the crowns of the plants; always judge the time to cut by the presence of these basal shoots or buds and not by the period of bloom. Do not cut closely the first season; cut, allow the plants to wilt, put up in cocks and cure in the cock.
Northwestern Dry Land Alfalfa
Since many New England farmers prefer Northern grown common American Alfalfa, we have secured a stock of Northern grown dry land Alfalfa from grower in the northern part of Montana. This seed will test over 99% pure and of high germination. Price, 40c per lb.; $35.00 per 100 lbs.
Genuine Grimm Alfalfa
As a result of extensive trials of numerous varieties of Alfalfa, at various Experiment Stations and on many farms, in the Northern States, the unanimous conclusion is that the Grimm strain is hardier and more productive than any other known variety. It originated in northern Minnesota from seed brought from the fatherland and sown by Ferdinand Grimm, a German farmer. During the many years he allowed his fields to remain in Alfalfa, the more tender plants winter-killed; from those which survived he saved seed, little thinking that by natural selection he was developing a strain of Alfalfa more valu- able to the American farmer than any yet discovered. Professor Hayes, before being appointed Assistant Secre- tary of Agriculture, recognizing the superiority of Grimm Alfalfa for sections where ordinary varieties fail, took measures to have the Grimm strain kept pure and to have it tested in other parts of the country. In 1904 the Gov- ernment contracted with Mr. F. E. Dawley of Dotshome Farm, Fayetteville, N. Y., to grow 18 varieties of Alfalfa, one of which was Grimm, devoting an acre to each strain. The original stand of Grimm is still in existence. In 1914 it yielded a total of over 6 tons of cured hay in four cuttings. During the first three years of the contract no seed was allowed to ripen on this plot, but since then a seed crop has been harvested every year until 1914. At the present time there are over 60 acres of Genuine Grimm Alfalfa on Dotshome Farm. Although Alfalfa occupies nine-tenths of the meadows in the Fayetteville section, no diseases or insect enemies have appeared. The seed, which is true to name, clean, and absolutely free from Dodder, never leaves the farm until shipped to us. Notwithstanding its higher price, we feel confident that our Grimm seed is the most economical for all farmers who desire to grow Alfalfa. Price, per lb., 80c; 20-lb. lots and over, 75c per lb.
INOCULATING SOIL
For inoculating new land we can supply soil from healthy old Alfalfa fields where the root-tubercles are abundant. To ensure its reaching our customers in the best possible condition, all soil will be shipped direct from the Dotshome Farm in strong, full-weight sacks of 100 lbs. each. Use 300 lbs. to 500 lbs. per acre. Price, 100-lb. bags, $1.00; 500 lbs. for $4.00; per ton, $15.00; f. o. b. shipping point.
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Mammoth Yellow Soja growing in our trial ground at Lexington, season of 1916, ripened seed 116 days
Clovers
(Prices variable, subject to market changes).
Clovers are the foundation of permanent agriculture in the North and East. They have the faculty of taking nitrogen from the air, and also of rendering available much of the inert plant food of the soil. Their long, powerful tap-roots penetrate to a great depth, loosen the soil, admit air, and by their decay add immensely to the j fertility of the soil.
Medium Red (Trifolium pratense). This is the common Red Clover and by far the most important variety for the practical purposes of agriculture. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 40c; per 100 lbs., $35.00. Mammoth Pea Vine (Trifolium pratense magnum). Of ranker growth than Medium Red and usually lasts longer; excellent for plowing under to improve ex- hausted soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 50c; per 100 lbs., $45.00.
Alsike, or Swedish (Trifolium hybridum). The hardiest of all clovers ; it resists cold and extreme drought, and for low, wet land is invaluable; excellent for bees. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 45c; per 100 lbs., $40.00. White Clover (Trifolium repens). This variety should be included in all mixtures for lawns and permanent pas- tures. It is adapted to all soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel, j Price per lb., 70c; per 100 lbs., $60.00.
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Also known as Scarlet, or Carnation Clover. A rapid-growing annual of great value where only one crop is desired; excellent as a cover crop in orchards, or for plowing under to improve poor soils. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 30c; per 100 lbs., $25.00.
Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). An annual or bien- nial suitable for pastures in wet meadows or stiff clayey soils which are too poor for other clovers. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 25c; per 100 lbs., $20.00. Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis). More suitable for turning under than the White variety. A good crop with which to prepare land for Alfalfa. Height about 2 feet. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 40c; per 100 lbs., $35.00.
Soja Beans
(Prices subject to market changes.)
One of the most valuable and important forage and soil-improving crops.
The use of this crop is increasing everywhere. Soja Beans make a larger growth than Cow Peas and can be cut and cured to better advantage. They also furnish a richer and more fattening feed than the Peas, since they contain larger amounts of oil and protein. These prop- erties make Soja Beans particularly valuable as a feed for milch cows and as a general forage crop. When cut together with Corn for the silo, they greatly improve the quality of the feed.
Yellow Soja. A large-growing, yellow-seeded variety, es- pecially suitable for ensilage and plowing under. Sow at the rate of one bushel per acre. Qt., 20c; pk., $1.50; bu„ $5.00.
Medium Green. An earlier maturing variety than Mam- moth Yellow. Producing a larger yield of Shell Beans but not such a rank growth of forage. Recommended for planting in New England because of its earliness. Price, per qt.. 25c; per pk., $1.75; per bu., $6.00.
(Special prices quoted for large quantities.)
Southern Cow Peas
(Vigna Catjang)
Make Poor Land Rich
The plowing under of green crops is one of the best and cheapest ways of improving the soil. For this pur- pose the Cow Pea is most popular, especially for medium or light soils. Seed should be sown in May or June at the rate of IV2 bushels per acre and the plants plowed under as soon as they have attained their full growth. Although this crop is already widely known and appre- ciated its merits are so marked that it can undoubtedly be planted to advantage far more frequently than it is at present. There is no cheaper or surer method of im- proving the soil than by sowing Cow Peas. Being nitro- gen gatherers, their use permits the farmer to dispense with fertilizers containing this element; nitrogen or am- monia in commercial fertilizers is valued at about 18c per pound.
(Prices subject to market changes)
Clay, or Wonderful. Has matured in New England. Qt., 20c; bu., $5.00.
New Era. Early and large yielder. Qt., 20c; bu., $5.00. Southern Black Eye. Immense cropper. Qt., 20c; bu., $6. Whippoorwill. One of the earliest. Qt., 20c; bu., $5.00.
Rape — Dwarf Essex, English
Is easily grown, perfectly hardy and possesses remark- able fattening properties. Under ordinary field conditions the plants reach height of about 4 feet; the roots being strong growing, penetrate the soil to a considerable depth.
Rape is especially adapted to cool, moist conditions, such as prevail in New England, and for its best develop- ment requires a loamy soil, moist and rich; ground that has produced good crops of corn, turnips and cabbage will be found very suitable for Rape. Plant seed in New England from May 1 to middle or last of July in average seasons.
In preparing the land for the seed, take every care pos- sible to have it free from noxious weeds. Have the ground well pulverized with a harrow, thereby giving a deep, mellow seed bed.
Dwarf Essex Rape will be found to resist summer drought if care is taken to get the plants well started before extreme summer heat may be expected. For sow- ing in drills, about 10 lbs. of seed per acre is required; broadcast 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 25c; per 100 lbs., $20.
White Sweet Clover
Bokhara (Melilotus alba). Will grow on very poor soils; excellent for plowing under as green manure. Valuable for bee keepers. 60 lbs. to the bushel. Price per lb., 40c; per 100 lbs., $35.00.
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MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS For Forage Crops, Plowing Under, Etc.
(Prices subject to market changes.)
Peas, Canada or White Field. Unsurpassed as a green feed for milch cows. Usually sown with oats. Per lb., 12c; per 100 lbs., $10.00.
Broom Corn, Long Brush Evergreen. Succeeds best in good, deep, moderately moist soil. Sow 12 quarts per acre, after danger from frost is past. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00.
Lupins, Yellow. In spring when the ground has become warm, sow at the rate of 80 pounds per acre. Valuable for plowing under to improve poor sandy soils. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Lupins, Blue. Valuable for turning under. Lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00.
Spurrey (Spergula arvensis). Annual. This plant will grow in land too dry and too thin to support clover. The crop may be fed either green or as hay. It grows very rapidly and is in condition to pasture sheep or cattle on about six weeks after sowing. Sow broadcast, 20 pounds per acre- Lb., 25c; 100 lbs., $20.00.
Sudan Grass
Very closely related to the sorghum family, is a native J of Sudan, Egypt, where it has withstood hot winds and drought for years. The United States Department of Agriculture, in their search for a valuable hay or forage plant, discovered it and in 1909 secured a half pound of seed for experimental purposes. From this small begin- ning it has become one of the principal forage crops of the Southwest, and last season was grown successfully in many parts of the country, and experimentally in perhaps every state of the Union. Under these wide an<, varied climatic conditions the results were so satisfac- tory that it is not only destined to be one of our greatest hay and forage plants, but is already firmly established as such.
Description. — Sudan Grass is an annual of quick growth — the first crop being ready to cut in fifty to seventy days after planting, depending upon the length of sea- sons and moisture; the second and third crops about forty-five or fifty days later, respectively. It stools freely, sometimes as many as one hundred stems coming from one seed. It dies with killing frost, and has a short stalk root, which is easily eradicated. It is a strong drought resister.
It does well almost anywhere, and especially flattering results have been obtained under irrigation. When seeded broadcast or in drills, it averages three to five feet in height, with stems about the size of a lead pencil.
If grown in rows and cultivated, it reaches a height of six to nine feet, with somewhat larger stems. Like sorghum, it is easily injured by frost, and the number of cuttings depend upon the length of the growing sea- son. In favorable years where growing period is long, as many as three and sometimes four cuttings can be | obtained in one year. But in Northern sections where seasons are shorter, perhaps but two cuttings can be counted on.
Soil. — Sudan has been grown successfully on almost every class of soil from heavy clay to light sand, doing best on a rich loam, but, of course, on light sandy soil I a light yield may be expected. In any case, it should be j well drained.
Seeding.— The ground should be prepared as for corn and the seed not planted till soil becomes warm. It can j be planted in this latitude from about May 1st to July 1st. j Sown broadcast use sixteen to twenty-four pounds of seed per acre. If planted in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, from four to six pounds per acre will be sufficient.
The trial plot illustrated above was planted on the dryest, poorest piece of ground we could find in our trial ground; the growth and crop was most surprising. We found that all farm animals relished Sudan Grass whether as green forage or hay. Two good crops were obtained from this trial plot.
Price, per lb., 30c; per 100 lbs., $25.00.
Part of a trial plot of Sudan Grass planted in our trial ground at Lexington, season of 1916
Millets
Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum). This species of Millet is comparatively small and fine in its habit of growth. It is one of the most profitable hay and soiling crops, often yielding over three tons per acre. No other Millet adapts itself so readily to various con- ditions of soil and moisture. Broadcast at the rate of one bushel per acre. Weight 48 pounds per bushel. Per lb., 12c; $5.00 per bu.
Japanese Millet, Japanese Barnyard Grass (Panicum Crus Galli). Distinct from other varieties. An enormous cropper growing over 6 feet in height; excellent either green or as cured hay. Broadcast at the rate of 25 pounds per acre, or in drills 18 inches apart, sow 15 pounds to the acre. Weight about 35 pounds per bushel. Per lb., 10c; $9.00 per 100 lbs.
German, or Golden Millet (Panicum Miliaceum var.). An improved, medium early variety, growing from 3 to 5 feet high. The heads are closely condensed though the spikes are numerous. During the past few years, the fact has been established beyond doubt that Golden Millet seed grown in Southern latitudes will produce much larger yields of hay than seed grown in Northern or Western sections of the country. All our seed is Southern grown. Weight 50 pounds per bushel. Per lb., 10c; $4.50 per bu.
Pearl Millet. A valuable and productive fodder plant. Seed should not be sown until after danger from frosts is past. Sow about 10 pounds per acre in drills 18 inches apart. Per lb., 30c; $25.00 per 100 lbs.
Sorghum
Twenty-five pounds per acre is sown in drills. For dry
fodder, broadcast 100 pounds per acre.
Early Amber Sugar Cane. Will ripen where Indian corn matures. Per lb., 12c; 100 lbs., $8.00.
Red Kaffir Corn, or Sorghum. Non-saccharine. The plants which are stocky and perfectly erect cure into excellent fodder, or may be fed green during all stages of growth. Per lb., 12c; 'per 100 lbs., $10.00.
White Kaffir Corn. Per lb., 12c; per 100 lbs., $10.00.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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AGRICULTURAL GRASSES
(Prices quoted are subject to market changes, net f. o. b. Boston, bags extra.)
The following list of Agricultural Grasses includes the varieties used most extensively in permanent pasture and I other grass mixtures.
We make a specialty of mixtures for permanent pas- j ture and mowing lands, to which we would call attention. Directly following these descriptions is a set of tables giving complete information about our special mixtures. Awnless, or Smooth Brome Grass (Bromus inermis). An erect-growing perennial that attains a height of from three to five feet. It is especially recommended for dry and arid soils where the more delicate grasses will not grow. Weight, 12 lbs. per bushel. 15c lb.; $12.00 100 lbs.
Creeping Bent or Firoin (Agrostis Stolonifera). The dis- tinctive feature of this species is, as the name implies, its compact, creeping, rooting stems. It prefers low bottom-lands, especially if they are somewhat sandy. It is rapid of growth, and spreading habit, and the stoloniferous roots form a strong enduring turf, that is positively improved by constant tramping. Being of fine texture, it is one of the most valuable of our lawn grasses. Weight, 15 lbs. per bushel. 50c lb.; $48.00 100 lbs.
TIMOTHY
We can recommend the following cereals and legumes as the best suited for cover crops under New England climatic conditions:
Winter Rye. Sow at the rate of 1% to 2 bushels per acre; this can be sown from the middle of August up to the | time the ground freezes late in the fall.
Japanese Buckwheat. Sow at the rate of 1 to 1% bushels | per acre. Especially valuable where it can be sown | early in spring on newly plowed sod land, as it is very effective in rotting down the old sod and at the same time enriching the soil.
Yellow Soya Beans. IV2 to 2 bushels per acre. These do | best if sown in drills about the middle of June and J cultivated several times to promote vigorous growth.
Winter Vetch (Vicia villosa). If sown alone, use 1 bushel to the acre broadcast. In this latitude it should be sown before September 15th, so that it may be well rooted and established before cold weather. One of the best to cover and protect the ground during the winter.
Crimson Clover. Sow at the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per acre the last of June or first of July, and plow under early the following spring.
Timothy (Herd’s Grass or Catstail) (Phleum Pratense). Perennial. Roots are fibrous in moist soils, but in dry soils often become bulbous; blooms in June and July. While this grass is commonly known as Timothy, it is frequently called Herd’s Grass, as this is the name un- der which it was originally cultivated. It is the most valuable grass for hay, especially in the North, thriving best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. Grows very readily and yields, on favorable soils, three or four tons of best quality hay per acre. Should be cut just when the blossom falls. Weight, 45 lbs. per bushel. 15c lb. ; $6.00 per bu., subject to market
changes.
Bromus inermis
Timothy, or Herd’s Grass
Cover and Soiling Crops for Orchards
One of the most important points in successful orchard- ing is the intelligent use of proper cover crops, and the orchardists of New England are giving this particular subject more and more careful attention, as the proper use of such crops conserve the nitrates in the soil after the growth of fruit trees is stopped, which would other- wise be washed away by the heavy fall or winter rains. They also help to break up, during time of their growth, the old sod, and later in the season when plowed under, furnish humus for the soil.
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Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Root fibrous; per- ennial; flowers in June and July. This is one of the most valuable and widely known of all the pasture j grasses. Its rapidity of growth, its luxuriant after- [ math, and its power of enduring the cropping of cattle, all commend it highly to farmers. Thrives well on light soils, and as its roots penetrate to a considerable | depth, it withstands droughts better than most species. Weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. 35c lb.; $30.00 100 !bs.
Kentucky Blue Grass (Meadow Grass, June Grass, Spear Grass) (Poa pratensis). Root creeping; perennial; flow- | ers in June. This valuable grass is very common in [ the soils of America, although some claim that its creeping root impoverishes the soil. It is a fact, how- ever, that it grows very luxuriantly, producing the I most nourishing food for cattle until late in the season in the North; in the South abundant herbage is fur- nished throughout the entire winter. It is a very | valuable species in lawn mixtures. As Kentucky Blue Grass requires two or three years to become well set, | and does not arrive at perfection as a pasture grass until the sward is at least four years old, it is not suited for alternate husbandry, where the land is to remain in grass two or three years and then to be plowed up. Weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. 40c lb.; $35.00 100 lbs.
Red Top (Herd’s Grass) (Agrostis Vulgaris). Root creep- ing; perennial; flowers in July. This valuable grass has been commonly cultivated in our fields for over a century. It is a fine permanent grass, and forms a nutritious pasturage when fed close. It is valuable for all wet soils, producing a large return in good hay. Red Top is often sown with Timothy and common Red Clover, in which case the clover soon disappears, fol- lowed by the Timothy, the Red Top usually taking their places, and with some wild indigenous grass forming a close sward. When sown alone, 4 bushels of unhulled, or 20 pounds of the clean seed per acre are required. Weight, unhulled, 10 lbs. per bushel; fancy or clean, 40 lbs. per bushel. Price, unhulled seed, 20c lb.; $15.00 100 lbs. Fancy, or clean seed, 30c lb.; $25.00 100 lbs.
Italian Rye (Lolium Italicum). Annual. In nutritive value, earliness and quickness of growth after it has been mown, it far surpasses the Perennial Rye Grass.
It is, therefore, indispensable for alternate husbandry, but as it does not last over two years it is of no use in permanent pastures. The soils best adapted to Italian Rye seem to be those that are moist, fertile and tenacious or of a medium consistency, and on such soils it is said to be one of the best grasses known to be cut green, affording repeated luxuriant crops. Weight,
18 lbs. per bushel. 22c lb.; $20.00 100 lbs.
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris pratensis). Root fibrous; perennial; flowers in May. This is one of the best grasses for permanent pastures, and should always form a fair proportion of the mixtures for that pur- pose, because of its extremely rapid growth and great nutritive qualities. Thrives best on a rich, strong soil. As the Meadow Foxtail shoots up its flowering stalk much earlier than Timothy, it can be easily distin- guished from the latter, which, at first sight, it greatly resembles. The nutritive qualities of Meadow Foxtail are most abundant at time of flowering. Weight, 8 lbs. per bushel. 40c lb.; $35.00 100 lbs.
Crested Dog’s-Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Roots fibrous and tufted; perennial. This is a most valuable per- ! manent pasture grass. It is very tender and nutritious j at time of flowering. If, however, it is left until the seed ripens, cattle will not eat it on account of its wiry stems. For parks this grass is well suited, because of its fine, close growth, and pleasant green color. It should form a portion of all mixtures for lawns. Weight, 28 lbs. per bushel. 45c lb.; $40.00 100 lbs.
Meadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass (Festuca praten- sis). Root creeping; perennial; flowers in July; one of the most valuable of the Fescue grasses. This grass is well adapted for permanent pastures, and is also sometimes used for alternate husbandry. It grows rap- idly in rich and rather moist soils, and makes an excel- lent pasture grass, its long, tender leaves being much relished by cattle. It should be always mixed with other grasses. Weight, 15 lbs. per bushel. 25c lb.; $20.00 100 lbs.
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina). Somewhat creeping; perennial; flowers in June and July; especially desir- able on light, dry, sandy soils. It is much liked by sheep, and should always enter into the compositions of mixtures for lands on which they are to be pas- tured. Its compact and fine growth make it suitable for lawn mixtures. Weight, 12 lbs. per bushel. 40c lb.; $38.00 100 lbs.
Fine-Leaved Fescue (Festuca Tenuifolis). This is really a variety of Festuca ovina with much finer leaves. It will grow on very dry and inferior soils, and its dwarf habit of growth and fineness of leaf render it not un- suitable for dry slopes on lawns. It stands grazing well, is very hardy, and lasts long, and may therefore be recommended for permanent pasture on high and dry situations. Weight, 22 lbs. per bushel. 80c lb.; $75.00 100 lbs.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior). Root fibrous, somewhat creeping; perennial; flowers June and July. In appear- ance this species resembles the Festuca pratensis, but is larger and of stronger growth. It thrives well on moist soils, and yields abundant crops. Cattle and stock eat it greedily. It should form a portion of every mixture for permanent purposes on moist soils. Weight,
15 lbs. per bushel. 60c lb.; $50.00 100 lbs.
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). Root fi- brous; perennial. This grass is valuable on account of its quick growth, productiveness and nutritive qualities. Grows in perfection on moist, rich soils, and is also well adapted to ground shaded by trees. Grows early in the spring, and continues green until late in the Tall.
As it delights in shelter, its produce is always much greater when sown with other grasses. Does not thrive well on dry soils. Weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. Not procurable at present.
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Orchard Grass
Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis canina). Root creeping; per- ennial; flowers in July. A most valuable permanent grass, largely used in New England for pastures and lawns. Soil and treatment same as for Red Top (A. vul- garis). Weight, 10 lbs. per bushel. Price, 40c lb.
Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). A very valuable grass; arrives early at maturity and produces a good supply of herbage, of which cattle are very fond. It grows freely on almost any soil, and shows a very early spring growth. Although a perennial grass, the root will not live over three or four years, and unless the plant is allowed to reproduce from self-sown seed it will die out in about that time. This is an objection to its extensive use for permanent pastures, but for hay crops it may be introduced to good advantage along with other grasses and clovers. Weight, 24 lbs. per bushel. 20c lb.; $15.00 100 lbs.
Pacey’s Short Seeded Perennial Rye. For use in golf courses, lawns, etc. 20c lb.; $16.00 100 lbs.
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). This is one of the best grasses of the Fescue family. It is found in all the finest permanent pastures of the country, and is much valued for its dwarf habit. It resists summer drought, and develops remarkable verdure during win- ter. It should form a part of every mixture for lawn or pleasure grounds, as well as for permanent pasture and alternate husbandry. Weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. Not procurable at present.
Sweet Vernal ( Anthoxanthum odoratum). Root fibrous; perennial; flowers in May. This grass is valuable on account of its early growth and its hardy and perman- ent nature, which, added to the fact that it throws up its flower stalks till the end of autumn, upholds its claim to a place in all compositions where permanency is an object. It is very fragrant and imparts a pleas- ant odor to the hay. Will grow in almost any kind of soil, but prefers those which are rich and moist. It is greatly relished by sheep, and is found growing na- turally on upland pastures. As a component of “lawn mixtures” it is most valuable, being largely used for this purpose. Weight, 11 lbs. per bushel. 65c lb.; $60.00 100 lbs.
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). This grass grows on light, dry, sandy soils, and from its creeping habit will be found of great value on sandy seacoast lands. It is a grass of better quality than some of the uncultivated species, but is not usually cultivated in this country as an agricultural product, except on ele- vated sheep pastures. Weight, 13 lbs. per bushel. Price, 40c lb.; $38.00 100 lbs.
j Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens). This grass deserves to form a portion of all mixtures for permanent pur- poses, and is well suited for lawns, croquet and bowling greens. It thrives best on light, dry soils. Weight, 11 lbs. per bushel. 95c lb.; $90.00 100 lbs.
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Elatior). A fibrous-rooted perennial; flowers in July; of luxuriant growth, and valuable in permanent pasture mixtures, on account of its early and late growth. It succeeds best on deep, sandy lands, and is suitable for sowing in orchards or other shady places. Weight, 15 lbs. per bushel. 30c lb.; $28.00 100 lbs.
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). Root fibrous; flowers in June and July. This grass, as its name im- plies, is found naturally in woods and is well adapted for growing under trees. It is especially desirable, from its fine habit of growth, for sowing on shady lawns and under trees, on pleasure grounds. Weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. Not procurable at present.
Various Leaved Fescue (Festuca heterophylla). A very early hardy perennial, two to three feet high, thriving best in cool, moist soils. It yields heavily and is a valuable grass in mixtures for permanent meadows, either for mowing or grazing. Its great production of root-leaves makes it an excellent bottom grass. It grows well in the shade and is suitable to form part of a mixture for shaded lawns. Weight, 15 lbs. per bushel. 40c lb.; $38.00 100 lbs.
Perennial Rye Grass
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ALTERNATE HUSBANDRY
All mixtures for Alternate Husbandry should include, say for one or two years’ lay, only annual and biennial or other sorts that attain full maturity within that period ; for two or three years’ lay a greater quantity of seed is required, which should embrace a larger proportion of permanent sorts, so that the places of the dead annual kinds may be filled by the varieties that are of slower growth.
If a mixture principally for mowing is intended to lay more than three or four years, especial care is necessary in selecting and adjusting the several varie- ties of grasses in proper proportion. A three or four years’ lay sown with grasses that are only of annual or biennial duration must be either very thin or foul at the end of the period for which it was laid down — the spaces vacated by the annual and biennial grasses being in all likelihood occupied by objectionableweeds, when, if a proper selection of those species capable of lasting the whole of the desired period were sown, the lay would remain full of plants, free from weeds, and, in consequence, would be very much more profitable during the whole time the land is in grass.
The practice of mowing grass for hay when the plants are in blossom is acknowledged to be a good one, in that it is not so exhausting to the soil, and a more succulent hay, freer from dust, is obtained ; it
has however, from the fact that all natural reseeding is prevented, a tendency to weaken the plants and reduce their number ; hence, when we see an old field of grass that was originally sown with Timothy, Red- top and Clover, and which has been mowed, perhaps, twice annually, we can readily account for either the enormous number of weeds or vacant places that are sure to be noticeable. Our system of mixture practi- cally overcomes this difficulty by the continued growth and stooling out of some of the varieties included that do not attain full maturity under four to six years. Such mixtures, although in the first place more expen- sive than the ordinary orthodox seeding, are in the end more profitable ; we have seen aftermaths from permanent mowing mixtures that more than equalled first crops of Timothy.
While it is true that the mixtures which we recom- mend are seemingly much more expensive than those commonly used, it should be borne in mind that a vastly increased value is given to the pasture not only for one year, but if the land is properly cared for it will remain in good condition for fifteen or twenty years without further sowing, and produce double the amount of fodder, while the ordinary sowing has to be repeated every three or four years ; thus, in the end, costing more than four times as much as what would be paid originally for the proper mixture.
Breck’s Special Mixtures for Permanent Pastures
Table showing the proper quantities to Sow on an Acre of Light , Medium or Heavy Soils, for Permanent Pasture.
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Kind |
No. 1 Light Soils |
No. 2 Medium Soils |
No. 3 Heavy Soils |
No. 4 For Orchards and shady places |
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|
Timothy |
Phleum pratense |
2 lbs. |
3 lbs. |
4 lbs. |
3 |
lbs. |
|
Red Top |
Agrostis vulgaris |
4 “ |
4 “ |
6 “ |
3 |
“ |
|
Orchard Grass |
. Hactylis glomerata |
8 “ |
6 “ |
4 “ |
6 |
ii |
|
Meadow Fescue. |
. Festuca pratensis |
2 “ |
2 “ |
n “ |
— |
|
|
Hard Fescue |
. Festuca duriuscula |
— |
1 “ |
2 “ |
2 |
ii |
|
Tall Fescue . |
. Festuca elatior .... |
2 “ |
2 “ |
4 “ |
1 |
it |
|
Blue Grass . |
. Poa pratensis .... |
4 “ |
4 “ |
2 “ |
5 |
“ |
|
Rough Stalked Meadow |
Poa trivialis .... |
— |
2 “ |
4 “ |
6 |
it |
|
Perennial Rye Grass |
. Lolium perenne |
2 “ |
3 “ |
3 “ |
— |
|
|
Meadow Foxtail |
Alopecuris pratensis . |
1 “ |
2 “ |
2 “ |
2 |
a |
|
Crested Dogstail . |
. Cynosurus cristatus . |
2 “ |
1 “ |
1 “ |
4 |
it |
|
Wood Meadow |
. Poa nemoralis .... |
1 “ |
1 “ |
— |
— |
|
|
Yellow Oat Grass |
. Aretia flavescens . . |
2 “ |
1 “ |
— |
— |
|
|
Sweet Vernal |
. Anthoxanthum odoratum |
2 “ |
1 “ |
— |
— |
|
|
White Clover |
. Trifolium repens |
4 “ |
4 “ |
4 “ |
5 |
“ |
|
Alsike Clover |
. Trifolium hybridum . |
1 “ |
1 “ |
i “ |
— |
|
|
Perennial Red Clover |
. Trifolium pratense perenne |
2 “ |
3 “ |
3 “ |
3 |
“ |
|
39 lbs. |
41 lbs. |
41 lbs. |
40 lbs. |
Price per acre. F. O. B. Boston (bags extra at value)
Prices quoted on application.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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PERMANENT GRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR GOLF LINKS
In order to better serve our customers and give them Golf Mixtures that are best adapted to the soils and climate of New England, we have made careful study and comparison of the mixtures used on the finest Golf Links in Scotland and England. Our mixtures are the result of many years’ experimenting and study in search of grasses that would make the finest and most permanent courses and greens.
Some of the largest and best golf clubs in this section of the country have used our mixtures and we have yet to hear of unsatisfactory results.
No. 1. For Putting Greens. This mixture should be sown at the rate of 80 pounds per acre. Per lb. 35 cts.; per 100 lbs. $30.00.
No. 2. For Fair Greens upon light and dry soils. Per lb. 40c.; per 100 lbs. $35.00.
No. 3. For Fair Greens upon low and damp soils. Per lb. 35c.; per 100 lbs. $30.00.
Mixtures Nos. 2 and 3 should be sown at the rate of 50 pounds per acre.
Sargent Camp, Inc.
A Summer Camp for Girls.
Railroad Sta. and Express Office Post Office
Eastview, N. H. Peterboro, N. H.
Joseph Breck & Sons, Inc., Boston, Mass.
Dear Sirs : — A year or two ago we bought of you some grass seed which was of a special kind to be used for golf greens. It was excel- lent for the purpose and we could ask for nothing more satisfac- tory. Have you any of these seed in stock at the present time, and if not, can you inform us where we can get it or something equally good? Please quote prices.
(Signed) SARGENT CAMP. INC.,
July 7, 1916. By B.C. Willard, Treas.
Kentucky Blue Grass
Breck’s Special Mixtures for Mowing and Grazing Lands
Note. — It will be noticed that the different tables are all based on the quantity required to sow one acre. When ordering, simply give number and kind of mixture selected and the number of acres for which seed is desired ; for example : “ Send me No. 2 Mixture for Permanent Pastures for three acres.”
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Kind |
1 or 2 Years’ Mowing |
2 or 3 Years’ Mowing cr Grazing |
4 Years’ Mowing or Grazing |
Permanent Mowing- with occasional Grazing |
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No. 5 Light Soils |
No. 6 Medium Soils |
No. 7 Heavy Soils |
No. 8 Light Soils |
No. 9 Medium Soils |
No. 10 Heavy Soils |
No. 11 Light Soils |
No. 12 Medium Soils |
No. 13 Heavy Soils |
No. 14 Light Soils |
No. 15 Medium Soils |
No. 16 Heavy Soils |
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Italian Rye Grass . |
Lbs. 6 |
Lbs. 6 |
Lbs. 6 |
Lbs. 4 |
Lbs. 4 |
Lbs. 4 |
Lbs. 3 |
Lbs. 3 |
Lbs. 3 |
Lbs. 3 |
Lbs. 3 |
Lbs. 3 |
|
|
Perennial Rye Grass |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
|
|
Orchard Grass |
4 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
7 |
7 |
|
|
Meadow Foxtail |
— |
— |
— |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Hard Fescue . |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
Blue Grass |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Red Top |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Wood Meadow |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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|
Rough Stalked Meadow . |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
Meadow Fescue |
H |
li |
2 |
n |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
|
|
Sweet Vernal . |
i |
i |
i |
i |
i |
i |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Timothy |
7 |
9 |
9 |
7 |
9 |
9 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Red Clover |
7 |
8 |
8 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
|
Perennial Red Clover |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
— |
4 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
|
Alsike Clover |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
||
|
White Clover |
— |
— |
— |
2 |
li- |
li |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
33 |
35 |
38 |
35 |
38 |
40 |
38 |
41 |
44 |
40 |
43 |
46 |
Price per acre, F. O. B. Boston . (bags extra at value)
Prices quoted on application.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover
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Breck’s Lawn Grass Seed
Smooth, firm, ever-green lawns from Breck’s lawn Grass Mixtures
Messrs. Jos. Breck & Son, No. Market St., Boston. Pond St., Jamaica Plain, Mass., Dec. 3rd., 1917.
Gentlemen: — I want to take this opportunity to say a word in regard to your grass seed. Last year I used your Boston Park on our lawns with great success; they were certainly the feature of the Estate, the mixture producing a rich velvety turf.
The vegetable seeds you supplied me with were of Al quality, particularly roof crops. I also wish to thank you for your promptness in filling my orders. Yours truly, W. H. GOLBY,
Supt. to E. A. Clark, Esq.
Breck’s Standard Lawn Grass Seed
We' have given much thought and made many experiments in order to as- certain just what is the best mixture for perman- ent lawns, and the grasses which are best suited to this climate. By the pro- per blending of the varieties which constitute Breck’s Lawn Grass, we have obtained a mixture that from early spring to late fall will give to lawns made with it that rich, deep green so often admired upon the lawns and parks of England, but so seldom seen in this country.
One quart will sow 300 sq. ft Price per qt. $0.25
One-half peck will sow 1,200 sq. ft.. .Price per % pk. .85
One peck will sow 2,400 sq. ft Price per pk. 1.50
One bush, will sow 10,000 sq. ft Price per bush. 5.50
Four bushels will sow one acre.
Boston Park Lawn Grass
The same mixture of grasses and clover as sup- plied by us to the City of Boston Park Commission- ers for sowing on the Franklin and other parks administered by them.
Per pound $0.40
Per peck, 8 pounds 2.75
Per % bushel, 16 pounds 5.25
Per bushel, 32 pounds 10.00
Two bushels will sow one acre.
Breck’s “Shady Spot” Lawn Grass
This is a mixture of grasses that are naturally adapted for growing under trees and in places where the sun does not find ready entrance. If sown on such locations, in place of the ordinary Lawn Seed, bare and unsightly spots will be prevented. Per qt., 30c; pk., $1.75; bush., $6.50.
Breck’s Bank and Terrace Grass Mixture
A mixture of deep-rooting grasses specially prepared for embankments and situations where it is impractical to get a successful catch of the less spreading rooted sorts. It produces a rich velvety turf throughout the season. No coarse-growing undesirable varieties are used in this mixture. Per qt., 35c; pk., $2.00; bush., $7.00.
Sterlingworth Lawn Compound
Kills the weeds but not the grass and makes the lawn green and velvety.
It seems incredible that a preparation can be made which will kill the weeds in lawns without injuring the grass. This is exactly what “STERLINGWORTH LAWN COMPOUND” will do and also it will help the grass to grow green and greatly improve the sward. It absolutely destroys Dandelions, Plantain, Chickweed and all weeds with hairy surfaces or broad leaves. It is a dry sandy powder to be applied by sprinkling over the grass.
Five pounds will dress 500 to 700 square feet. Full directions for use on each package. Prices: 5-lb cans, 60c; 10-lb. cans, $1.00; 50-lb. kegs, $4.00; 100-lb. kegs, $7.50.
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Valuable Table for Planting
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NAME OF |
WHEN TO PLANT |
DEPTH to PLANT |
DISTANCE APART |
TIME OF |
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VEGETABLE |
HOT BED |
OPEN GROUND |
Inches |
Inches |
MATURITY |
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Artichoke, Globe Asparagus |
March |
May April or May |
% I |
Transplant 24 x 36 Transplant 12 x 36 |
September to frost 3rd year from roots |
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Beans, Pole |
March |
May and June |
2 |
Poles 36 x 36 |
August to frost |
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Beans, Dwarf |
March |
May to August |
2 |
Thick drills, 24 apart |
45 days |
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Beets |
March |
May to August |
I |
Thin to 5x15 |
50 “ |
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Broccoli |
March |
June |
y* |
Transplant 18 x 30 |
IOO “ |
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Brussels Sprouts |
March |
May and June |
% |
Transplant 12 x 18 |
I 50 “ |
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Cabbage, Early |
March |
April and May |
% |
Transplant 18 x 24 |
IOO “ |
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Cabbage, Late |
J une |
y |
Transplant' 24 x 36 |
IOO “ |
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Carrot Cauliflower Celery Sweet Corn |
March April March |
May and June May and June . May May to June |
% % Barely cover ( 1 Early \ 1 Vi late y. |
Thin to 5x15 Transplant 24 x 36 Transplant 2 x 4, in flats ( Drills 10 x 30 | Drills 12 x 48 |
IOO “ IOO “ 170 “ 60 to 90 days |
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Cress |
May to July |
Thin to 3x12 |
40 days |
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Cucumber |
March |
May to July |
% |
Hills 48 x 48 |
50 to 75 days |
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Dandelion |
May |
y. |
Thin to 6 x 12 |
Following spring |
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Egg Plant |
April |
June |
V* |
Transplant 36 x 36 |
135 to 150 days |
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Endive Kale |
March |
June to August J une to August |
% y |
Transplant 12 x 12 Transplant 12 x 18 |
45 days 150 “ |
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1/ |
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Kohl Rabi |
May to July |
Thin to 6x18 |
I IO “ |
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Leek |
May and June |
Transplant 5x12 |
IOO “ |
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Lettuce |
March |
April to August |
% |
Transplant 12 x 12 |
25 to 60 days |
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Martynia |
March |
May |
I |
Transplant 36 x 36 |
70 days |
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Melons, Musk |
April |
May and June |
I |
Hills 60 x 60 |
120 “ |
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Melons, Water Okra |
May and June May |
I |
Hills 96 x 96 Thin to 12 x 18 |
I IO “ |
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March |
IOO “ |
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Onion |
April and May |
y |
Thin to 5 x 18 |
100 to 150 days |
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Parsley Parsnips |
March |
April and May April and May |
y* y. |
Thin to 6x12 Thin to 5x18 |
45 days 1 40 “ |
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Peas |
April to July |
3 |
Thick rows, 24 apart |
40 to 80 days |
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Pepper Potato |
March |
J une April to June |
% l 2 Early |
Transplant 18 x 24 12 x 36 |
135 to 160 days 90 to 130 “ |
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1 5 Late 1/ |
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Pumpkin |
J une |
Hills 48 x 72 |
1 15 days |
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Radish |
March |
April to Sept. |
% |
Thin to 2 x 12 |
25 to 45 days |
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Salsify |
May |
1^ |
Thin to 4 x 18 |
Oct. through winter |
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I |
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Spinach |
April and May |
Thick rows, 12 or 15 apart |
30 to 40 days |
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Squash Tomato |
June J une |
I |
Hills 48 x 72 Transplant 36 x 36 |
60 to 130 “ too to 150 “ |
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March |
1/ A |
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Turnip |
April to August |
y |
Thin to 4 x 18 |
60 to 75 “ |
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Directions for Making and Caring for Hot-beds
Early in March obtain a good quantity of fresh horse manure, mix with it one-third to one-half its bulk in leaves, and by tramping down the mass in layers, make a large pile, so that the fermentation will continue even in very cold weather.' When this fermentation shows, by the escape of steam from the pile, turn it over and allow it to remain so for a few days or until the second fermentation shows ; then place the manure in a pit at least 2% feet deep and tread it down firmly in layers to a depth of about 2 feet. Build your pit in a sheltered spot, facing the south or east if possible and line with heavy planks or concrete. The frame used to support the sashes covering the bed should be raised 6 inches higher at the back than the front, to give proper slope to the sash to catch the sunlight.
After the manure is firmly trodden down in the pit, scatter over the surface a good covering of air-slaked lime, to keep all slugs, worms, and other pests from infesting the surface soil. After this is done, fill in about 4 or 5 inches of good, rich, clean- sifted loam, level off and place a thermometer therein. Put on sashes and let the frame remain closed until the thermometer registers about 70 to 75 degrees and remains steady. Sow your seed, covering it lightly. Keep the surface moist by an occasional watering with a fine spray. As the seedlings appear it is advisable to allow them a little air each day to prevent them damping off; when the plants are large enough they can be thinned out, transplanted into boxes or small pots and placed back in the warm frame.
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VALUABLE TABLES
SEED REQUISITE TO PRODUCE A GIVEN NUMBER OF PLANTS AND SOW AN ACRE
Quantity per acre.
Artichoke, 1 oz. to 30 ft. of drill % lb.
Asparagus, 1 oz. to 200 plants 5 “
Barlej 2% bu.
Beans, Dwarf, 1 qt. to 100 feet of drill 1% “
Beans, Pole, 1 qt. to 200 hills % “
Beet, Garden, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 6 lbs.
Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 8 “
Broccoli, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants 8 oz.
Broom, Corn 10 lbs.
Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 1,200 plants 8 oz.
Buckwheat % bu.
Cabbage, 1 oz. to 2,500 plants 5 oz.
Carrot, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 lbs.
Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 2,500 plants 5 oz.
Celery, 1 oz. to 3,000 plants 4 “
Clover, Alsike and White Dutch 15 lbs.
Clover, Lucerne, large Red, Crimson & Trefoil 15 “
Clover, Medium 15 “
Collards, 1 oz. to 2,500 plants 6 “
Corn, Sweet, 1 qt. to 200 hills 8 qts.
Cress, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Cucumber, 1 oz. to 50 hills % “
Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 1,000 plants 5 oz.
Endive, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 3 lbs.
Flax, broadcast % bu.
Garlic, bulbs, 1 lb. to 10 feet of drill
Gourd, 1 oz. to 25 hills 2!4 lbs.
Grass, Blue, Kentucky 3 bu.
Grass, Blue, English 2 “
Grass, Hungarian and Millet 1 “
Grass, Mixed Lawn 4 “
Grass, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Red Top, Fowl
Meadow and Wood Meadow 3 “
Grass, Timothy % “
Grass, Red Top, fancy, clean seed 20 lbs.
Kale, 1 oz. to 1,200 plants 6 oz.
Kohl Rabi, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 2 lbs.
Leek, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 “
Lettuce, 1 oz. to 250 feet of drill 3 “
Martynia, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 10 “
Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 60 hills 2 “
Melon, Water, 1 oz. to 40 hills 3 “
Nasturtium, 1 oz. to 40 feet of drill 10 “
Oats 3 bu.
Okra, 1 oz. to 40 feet of drill 10 lbs.
Onion Seed, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill ,4 to 5 “
Onion Seed, for Sets 30 to 50 “
Onion Sets, 1 qt. to 20 feet of drill.. 8 bu.
Parsnip, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 5 lbs.
Parsley, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 8 “
Peas, Garden, 1 qt. to 100 feet of drill 1% bu.
Peas, Field 2% “
Pepper, 1 oz. to 2,000 plants 4 oz.
Potatoes 10 bu.
Pumpkin, 1 qt. to 300 hills 4 qts.
Radish, 1 oz. to 100 feet of drill 8 lbs.
Rye 1 % bu.
Salsify, 1 oz. to 50 feet of drill 10 lbs.
Spinach, 1 .oz. to 50 feet of drill 10 “
Summer Savory, 1 oz. to 500 feet of drill 2 “
Squash, Summer, 1 oz. to 40 hills 2 “
Squash, Winter, 1 oz. to 20 hills 4 “
Tomato, 1 oz. to 2,000 plants 3 oz.
Tobacco, 1 oz. to 4,000 plants 2 “
Turnip, 1 oz. to 150 feet of drill 2 lbs.
Vetches % to 1 bu.
Wheat 1 to 2 “
NUMBER OF PLANTS OR TREES TO THE ACRE AT GIVEN DISTANCES
Dis. apart. • No. plants.
% foot 174,240
1 “ 43,560
1% “ 19,360
2 feet 10,890
Dis. apart. No. plants.
2% feet 6,969
3 feet hy 1 foot 14,530
3 “ 2 feet 7,260
3 “ 3 “ 4,840
4 “ 1 “ 10,888
4 “ 2 “ 5,444
4 “ 3 “ : 3,629
4 “ 4 “ 2,722
5 “ 5 “ 1,742
6 " 1,210
7 “ 889
8 “ 680
9 “ 573
10 “ 435
11 “ 360
12 “ 302
15 “ 193
18 “ 134
20 “ 108
25 “ 69
30 “ 64
WEIGHT OF VARIOUS ARTICLES
Apples
Apples, Dried
Barley
Beans
Beans, Limas
Buckwheat
Broom Corn
Blue Grass, Kentucky
Blue Grass, English
Bran
Canary Seed
Castor Beans
Clover Seed
Corn, Shelled
Corn, on Ear
Corn Meal
Charcoal
Coal, Mineral
Cranberries
Dried Peaches
Flax Seed
Hemp Seed
Hungarian Grass Seed
Irish Potatoes, heaping measure . . .
Millet
Malt
Oats
Osage Orange
Orchard Grass
Onions
Peas
Plastering Hair
Rape
Rye
Red Top Seed, Chaff Seed
Red Top Fancy, Clean Seed
Salt, Coarse
Salt, Michigan
Sweet Potatoes
Timothy Seed
Turnips
Wheat
Beef and Pork, per bbl., net
Flour, per bbl., net
White Fish and Trout, per bbl., net.
Salt, per bbl
Lime, per bbl
Hay, well settled, per cubic foot... Corn, on Cob, in bin, per cubic foot Corn, Shelled, in bin, per cubic foot
Wheat, in bin, per cubic foot
Oats, in bin, per cubic foot
Potatoes, in bin, per cubic foot
Sand, Dry, per cubic foot
Clay, Compact, per cubic foot
Marble, per cubic foot
Seasoned Beech Wood, per cord
Seasoned Hickory, per cord
Per bu., 48 lbs.
“ 25 “
“ 48 “
“ 60 “
“ 56 “
“ 48 “
“ 46 “
“ 14 “
“ 24 “
“ 20 “
“ 60 “
“ 46 “
“ 60 “
“ 56 “
“ 70 “
“ 50 “
“ 22 “
“ 80 “
“ 32 “
“ 33 “
• “ 55 “
40 « 48 “ 60 “ 50 “ “ 38 “
“ 32 “
33 “ 14 “ 52 “ 60 “ 8 “ 50 “ “ 56 “
10 “ 40 “
70 “ 50 “ 54 “ 45 “ “ 55 “
60 “
200 “
196 “
200 “
280 “
220 “
4y2“
22 “
45 “
48 “
25%“
60 “
95 “
135 “
169 “
5.616 “
6,960 “
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Our carefully revised list of species and varieties of merit, contains chiefly those of comparatively easy cul- ture. A small sum expended for seeds of any of these plants will bring full measure of enjoyment and satis- faction to the purchaser. In general, the finest garden effects are produced by mass-displays, especially where the plants are set in borders or where the flowers will have backgrounds of shrubbery. The best use of indi- vidual specimens is in pot-culture. The present tendency in this country to bring hardy perennials into more gen- eral cultivation is encouraging, for it attests an increasing love of flowers among the people, but this trend should in no way cause annuals to decline in popular favor. Both groups are indispensable; the perennials for per- manent effects; the annuals for variety.
HALF-HARDY PERENNIALS AND BIENNIALS.— It is usually best to start seeds of these plants indoors, but they may be sown in the open like those of hardy vari- eties.
STARTING PLANTS INDOORS. — Any fine, sandy loam will answer, but if possible make a mixture of equal parts of light soil, leaf-mould and sand. Boxes, two or three inches deep, shallow pots, and seed pans, — filled to one- third their depth with small pieces of broken pots or other coarse material, to insure good drainage — are satis- factory containers; fill them within about three-fourths of an inch of the tops, pressing the soil down firmly, and water thoroughly a day before sowing. Distribute the seeds evenly but not too thickly, cover not over an eighth of an inch deep, and press the soil down upon them with the hands or a piece of board; then water with fine spray. It is a good plan to cover each seed pan or flat with a sheet of newspaper, until after germination, to prevent the soil from drying out too rapidly, but see to it that plenty of air gains admittance. Keep in a sunny window near the glass in a temperature of from 60 to 70 degrees; water carefully when necessary, and before the seedlings begin to crowd transplant into two-inch pots or set them an inch or more apart each way in other shallow boxes or pans. It may be necessary to transplant a second time before the weather is suitable for setting out.
OUT-OF-DOOR CULTURE
PREPARATION OF THE SOIL.— Needless to say, thor- ough preparation of the soil is the first essential of successful flower-culture. Choosing a sunny situation, dig the ground deeply and mix plenty of manure or fer- tilizer with the soil, raking out all loose stones and tufts of roots or grass. When the surface is smooth and firm, the bed is ready for planting.
SEED SOWING. — Seeds should be sown in pulverized soil and covered lightly to a depth equal to about three times their diameter. Exceedingly small seeds often do not need covering; pressing them into the soil with a board is sufficient.
SUBSEQUENT CARE. — After the seed is sown little care is required beyond occasional watering and weeding, with enough loosening of the soil so that the plants may receive the full benefit of rains and dews.
HARDY ANNUALS. — Plants of this class are of the sim- plest culture. Seeds should be sown out of doors as early in spring as the ground can be prepared properly. Frequently a second sowing is made a week or two later, to insure a longer flowering-season.
HALF-HARDY ANNUALS.— The seeds of these plants require a higher ground-temperature for germination than the preceding, hence they should be sown later, — usually during the latter part of May.
TENDER ANNUALS. — These seeds are sown indoors about March 1st, and the plants set out in the garden when the ground is thoroughly warm and the weather settled.
HARDY PERENNIALS AND BIENNIALS.— These may be treated like Hardy Annuals ; or the seeds may be sown in July or August and the plants covered, after frost sets in, with a light litter of leaves or straw.
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Breck’s Selected List of High Grade Flower Seeds
Aster, Breck’s Improved Midsummer
Breeds Choice List of Asters
BRECK’S CHOICE LIST OF ASTERS
The demand for Breck’s Asters from the lead- ing commercial and private growers all over the United States is a sufficient recommenda- tion of their superiority. We welcome a comparison of the product of Breck’s seeds with that of the most highly lauded.
Cultivation. — Sow in fine soil, and cover light- ly in shallow boxes, which should be set in the greenhouse or a sunny window. Keep moderately moist until the plants are well up, then transplant, three inches apart.
265. BRECK’S INTERNATIONAL PRIZE MIX- TURE^— This comprises all the best varieties and finest colors of large-flowering Asters. Vi oz. Pkt.
Oz. $3.50 $1.00 $0.10
ASTERMUM. — This is a beautiful new type of Aster. The flowers are of enormous size with very full centers. The plant is of sturdy growth with long, straight stems.
This new departure in Asters should be welcomed by all Aster lovers.
415. Lavender .20
416. Pink .20
417. Pure White .20
253. PINK ENCHANTRESS.— The flowers of this new variety are always full and very double; the petals are wide and of medium length. The ones toward the centre folding in while those towards the outer edge grad- ually stand out more and more, the outside petals being almost flat. The plants are not of the branching, but more of the up-
14 oz. Pkt.
right habit, their growth is very vigorous and they produce long graceful stems to support their enormous flowers .15
254. EARLY SNOWDRIFT.— One of the earli- est Asters in cultivation. The leaves are narrow and sparse, and the branches spring from close to the ground. The entire energy of the plant seems given to the production of 12 to 18 long slender upright stems crowned with immense perfectly double flowers of the Ostrich Feather ■ type. Pure white -15
EARLY WONDER.— These are the earliest Asters in cultivation. They are after the style of the Giant Comet and are destined to become the leading early Asters. They should prove a great boon to growers re-
quiring large early blooms.
257. Light Pink .15
258. Snow White -15
259. Lavender. Beautiful shade -20
260. BRECK’S DAWN OF DAY.— One of the earliest-flowering white Asters yet raised; it flowers about 10 days ahead of Queen of the market. Of perfect form, erect growth,
and long stems with pure white flowers.... .10
261. HERCULES.— This is an Aster raised from the large white variety of Hercules first offered in 1905. The plants grow in a semi-dwarf compact form about 20 inches high and produce immense and beautiful flowers of a rosy lilac shade. One of the
most refined of all Asters .15
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262. ECLIPSE. — The flowers of this beautiful and distinct variety are of immense size, often measuring 6 to 7 inches across. Pure 14 oz. Pkt. white with thread-like florets and very double .15
SINGLE JAPANESE ASTER.— A new sort, re- minding one of the single blooming Japanese Chrysanthemum; flowers in two colors, white and delicate rose, both having yellow central disks, encircled by long quilled petals, giving the bloom an unusually graceful and uncommon aspect. Plants make a large number of strong side stalks, right from the base of the main stem, making it a good sort for cut flowers, or for a late summer bedding variety.
263. White .15
264. Delicate Rose .15
286. MAIDEN’S BLUSH.— A beautiful, extra large, light salmon pink, of branching habit; very free flowering .15
287. GIANT WHITE EMPRESS.— This excel- lent variety is of very strong and sturdy growth. The flowers are of the purest white and very double^ measuring five to six inches across .15
266. BETTERIDGE’S QUILLED.— One of the finest Asters having quilled petals; flowers
large and quite double. 2 ft 30 .10
267. MAMMOTH MAUVE QUEEN.— This Aster
is of the Giant Comet type. The flowers, which are extra large and very double, are borne on long stems. The color is pearl- gray, approaching lavender. It is an acquisi- tion to the Aster family. 2% ft Oz. 4.00 .10
BRECK’S GIANT JAPANESE.— An improved type of the Giant Comet, with long wavy, twisted petals, flowers of good substance and well formed. 2% ft.
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270. |
Pure White |
1.00 |
.15 |
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271. |
Peach Blossom |
1.00 |
.15 |
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272. |
Scarlet |
1.00 |
.15 |
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273. |
Dark Blue |
1.00 |
.15 |
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274. |
Mixed |
1.00 |
.15 |
Aater, Early Non-Lateral Branching
Aster, Brock's Concord
BRECK’S CONCORD. — These magnificent As- ters are large, double and very showy, the petals overlapping clear to the. centre. The plants are of luxuriant growth, 18 inches high, and bear 25 to 40 flowers on a plant. The flowers measure 4 to 5 inches across and are of perfect form. Excellent for Flor-
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Oz. |
Vi oz. |
Pkt. |
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315. |
Pure White |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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316. |
Light Blue |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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317. |
Light Pink |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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318. |
Lilac |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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319. |
Crimson |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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320. |
Scarlet |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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321. |
Dark Blue |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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322. |
Apple Blossom |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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323. |
Salmon |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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324. |
Mixed Colors |
4.00 |
1.25 |
.10 |
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268. QUEEN OF ITALY.— This is an Italian introduction and has been named the Queen, as it will doubtless range foremost amongst all Asters. It grows about 28 inches high |
and bears giant flowers 5 inches in diameter, on long and graceful stems. The flowers are very double and of a distinct chamois color. .25
BRECK’S IMPROVED MIDSUMMER.— These Asters comprise a collection of mid-season varieties, distinguished by their delicate shades of color. The plants are very vigor- ous, upright in growth, and produce stems of good length. The large flowers are so double as to be veritable balls of bloom.
j 325. Giant Pink. Lovely light pink .25
326. Lavender. A very delicate shade of blue .15
327. Pure White. An extremely good white. .15
328. Royal Purple. A rich dark blue .15
| 329. Rose. A soft clear pink, delicately
shading to the centre .15
330. Salmon. Pale salmon pink .15
331. Sunset. Creamy pink with deeper centre .15
332. Yellow. Pale lemon yellow .15
333. Light Blue. A beautiful shade .15
334. Choice Mixed. From above varieties.... .10
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Aster, Vick’s Branching
NEW EARLY NON-LATERAL BRANCHING.—
A distinct advance in the branching class.
Coming into bloom about two weeks earlier than the late branching, the few branches are free from side-buds, the whole strength of the plant being given to the develop- ment of extra large perfectly formed flowers on extra long stems, making them very desirable for cutting. 2 ft. % oz. Pkt.
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276. |
Crimson |
1.00 |
.10 |
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277. |
Lavender |
1.00 |
.10 |
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278. |
Rose |
1.00 |
.10 |
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279. |
White |
1.00 |
.10 |
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280. |
Pure White |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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281. |
Shell Pink |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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282. |
Lavender |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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283. |
Purple |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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284. |
Crimson |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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285. |
Mixed |
. . 2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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GIANT COMET, BRECK’S SPECIAL |
STRAIN.— |
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These are the most popular |
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Enormous flowers with long, |
wavy, |
twisted |
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petals, resembling Japanese |
Chrysanthe- |
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mums. 2% ft. |
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299. |
Dark Blue |
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290. CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED DWARF PERFECTION.— The plants only attain a height of about 12 inches, but the
flowers are large and double like Chrysan- % oz. Pkt.
themums Oz. 2.50 .75 .10
Imported Collection of 12 distinct colors, 75c.
Imported Collection of 6 distinct colors, 50c.
GIANT CREGO. — This Aster, through the most careful selection, has been brought to a
state of perfection hitherto unknown in this type. The plants grow to a height of over 2 feet, with long well-branched, strong stems and fluffy graceful flowers as fine as any Chrysanthemums. When cut they keep longer in good condition than other Asters
of this type.
293. Giant Mixed 75
294. Giant Dark Blue 1.00
295. Giant Deep Pink 1.00
296. Giant Snow White 1.00
297. Giant Shell Pink 1.00
298. Giant Lavender 1.00
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OSTRICH PLUME MODEL.— This is a dis- tinct variety with the true Ostrich Feather form. The plants are of a dwarf compact habit, being only six inches in height and very free-flowering; especially good for borders.
350. Pure White 2.00 .15
351. Bright Rose 2.00 .15
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OSTRICH FEATHER, or PLUME ASTER.— An extremely graceful Aster. Flowers of im- mense size with loose feathery heads. The branching habit makes it a conspicuous bor-
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White, violet tipped |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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Terra Cotta |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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357. |
White |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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358. |
White, changing to rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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359. |
Rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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360. |
Crimson |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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361. |
Reddish Lilac |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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362. |
Malmaison Rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
.15 |
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363. |
Mixed |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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QUEEN OF THE EARLIES. — Special strain of Queen of the market. — This variety is about three weeks earlier than the larger varieties; flowers of medium size borne on long stems;
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used extensively by florists. 1% ft. 370. Dark Blue |
Oz. 2.00 |
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Crimson |
2.00 |
.60 |
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372. |
Light Blue |
2.00 |
.60 |
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373. |
Rose |
2.00 |
.60 |
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374. |
White |
2.00 |
.60 |
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376. |
Deep Scarlet |
2.00 |
.60 |
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378. |
Peach Blossom |
2.00 |
.60 |
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379. |
Lavender |
2.00 |
.60 |
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377. |
Mixed |
2.00 |
.60 |
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GIANT PAEONY-FLOWERED PERFECTION.— A general favorite. The plants are of branch- ing, pyramidal form and very floriferous. Our stock of this seed is a great improve- ment on what is generally offered. 2 ft. Oz.
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380. |
Blood Red |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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381. |
Brilliant Rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
.15 |
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382. |
Brilliant Scarlet |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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383. |
Dark Blue |
3.00 |
1.00 |
.15 |
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384. |
Delicate Rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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385. |
Crimson |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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386. |
Carmine Rose |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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387. |
Light Blue |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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388. |
Snow White |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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389. |
Amethyst Blue |
3.00 |
1.00 |
.15 |
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390. |
Mixed |
3.00 |
1.00 |
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Collection, 12 distinct colors, 75c. Collection, 6 distinct colors, 40c.
VICTORIA IMPROVED.— One of the nicest types for exhibition. The petals curve out- wards instead of folding in which makes it a splendid contrast to the Paeony-Flowered varieties. The flowers are vey large. Height 18 inches.
Achillea Ptermlca (The Pearl)
VICK’S BRANCHING. — This vigorous variety forms tall, bushy plants. Flowers extra large, borne on long, stout stems. It is a great favorite with the florists for late cut-
ting. 2V2 ft. % oz. Pkt.
418. Giant Peach Blossom 1.00 .15
419. Rosy Carmine 1.0® .10
420. Crimson 1.00 .10
421. Lavender 1.00 .10
422. Shell Pink 1.00 .10
423. White 1.00 .10
424. Purple 1.00 .10
425. Rose 1.00 .10
426. Finest Mixed 1.00 .10
428. Purity White 1.00 .10
429. Daybreak Lavender 1.00 .1©
GIANT SINGLE MARGUERITE.— This beauti- ful variety has come into great favor. The plants are of vigorous habit, large flowers with long beautifully twisted petals, borne
395. Azure Blue 1.50
396. Dark Blue 1.50
397. Scarlet 1.50
398. Crimson 1.50
399. Light Rose 1.50
400. Carmine Rose 1.50
401. Rose and White 1.50
402. Peach Blossom 1.50
403. Purple Violet 1.50
404. White 1.50
406. White, tinted rose 1.50
406. Sulphur Yellow 1.50
407. Coppery Rose 1.50
408. Daybreak Pink 1.50
409. Mixed Oz. 4.00 1.25
Collection, 12 distinct colors, 75c. Collection, 6 distinct colors, 50c.
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on long, strong stems.
410. Dark Blue 1.00 .10
411. Deep Rose 1.00 .10
412. Lavender 1.00 .10
413. White 1.00 .10
414. Mixed 1.00 .10
ASTER (Perennial Varieties)
MICHAELMAS DAISY. — These showy peren- nials may be easily raised from seed and make attractive, autumn flowering border plants. If seed is sown very early in spring
they will bloom the following autumn.
440. Alpinus Speciosus. Purple, 1 ft .1#
441. Bessarabicus. Blue, 2 ft .1#
442. Gymnocephalus. Rose, 2 ft .1®
443. Mixed .1®
444. White Queen. Pure white, free-flowering .1®
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ABOBRA. — A very pretty climber with dark green foliage and scarlet fruit; suitable for planting out during the summer.
10. Viridiflora. hhP, 6 ft
ers, suitable for growing in rock gardens and similar locations. Tender perennial.
15. Arenaria. Yellow
16. Umbellata Grandiflora. Rose
17. Villosa. Purple
ABUTILON. — Free-flowering greenhouse shrubs excellent for conservatory decoration and for bedding out of doors in the summer.
Seeds sown indoors in Feb. or March pro- duce flowers the same season. 5 ft. Tender perennial.
20. Choice Hybrids. Mixed
21. Tennysonian. Mixed
25. ACACIA. Dealbata. Golden yellow. Ten- der perennial shrub with graceful branches and sweet scented flowers. 8 to 10 ft
ACANTHUS. — Stately perennial plants with beautiful ornamental foliage; useful for dec- orative purposes. 3 ft.
30. Mollis. Pure white
31. Latifolius. Purple 50
35. ACHILLEA Ptarmica (The Pearl). A very free-flowering hardy plant producing a wealth of pure white double flowers which are borne in clusters; blooms all summer.
An excellent plant for rock work.. 14 oz. 1.25
40. ACHIMENES. Mixed. Fine summer blooming tender greenhouse perennial; valu- able for pots or hanging baskets, 1% ft
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood). — A hardy plant with curious hood-shaped flowers adapted for planting among shrubs and in shady situations. 3 ft. Hardy Perennial. 1
46. Napellus Blue
46. Napellus Alba. White
47. Napellus Mixed
ACROCLINIUM.— The acrocliniums are per- haps the most valuable of the everlastings, bearing pretty rose-pink and white flowers which should be cut, before they become fully expanded, and dried for winter decora- tions. 1 ft. Hardy Annual.
50. Album. Pure white
51. Album, FI. PL Double white
52. Roseum. Rose pink
53. Roseum, FI. Pl. Double rose pink
54. Mixed
60. ADENOPHORA Lilifolia Potanini. Beau- tiful hardy perennials with drooping bell- shaped flowers of a lovely light hlue shade.
2 ft
63. ADLUMIA Cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe). A hardy biennial climbing plant with foliage resembling the Maiden Hair Fern, and clus- ters of rosy lilac flowers; will blossom the first season from seeds. 15 ft
ADONIS. — Attractive plants with showy flow- ers and feathery foliage.
65. Autumnalis. Crimson, 1 ft
67. Vernalis. Yellow, 114 ft
70. AETHIONEMA GRANDIFLORA. A spread- ing, bushy perennial with an abundance of rosy-lilac flowers. 114 ft
72. AGATHEA COELESTIS (Blue Marguerite). Tender perennial with small daisy-like flow- ers. Very useful for pot culture. 2 ft
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Ageratora Bin© Forfectfi©E
AGERATUMS
In many respects this Half Hardy Annual is one of the most desirable summer flowering plants we have. It may be used alone for beds and borders, or planted in connection with geraniums, coleus, cannas, etc. The plants grow well almost anywhere. If the seed is started in a box in the house, or in a hot-bed in the beginning of April and transplanted to where they are intended to bloom about the end of May, an abundance of flowers will be produced until hard frost. Seed sown in August will produce plants for winter flowering.
75. Ada Bowman. Light blue; fine for beds
or edgings, 9 inches
76. Blue Perfection. Dark blue; fine for beds;
very choice, 1% ft
78. Dwarf Blue. Deep blue, 9 inches
79. Dwarf White. Clear white, 9 inches
80. Lasseauxi. Rose; 1 ft
73. Little Blue Star. A miniature compact
plant with very small flowers; exceptionally good for edging or rockwork; 4 inches....
81. Little Dorrit. Azure blue, 6 inches......
82. Little Dorrit. White, 6 inches
83. Mexicanum Album. White, 1 ft
84. Mexicanum. Lavender blue, 1 ft
86. Nanum Luteum. Pale yellow, 9 inches...
87. Princess Victoria Louise. White, azure
blue stamens, 9 inches
88. Dwarf Roseum. Rose, 9 inches
85. Mexicanum. Mixed; 1 ft
100. AGROSTIS NEBULOSA. A feather-like grass suitable for bouquets. Hardy Annual, 1 ft % oz. .50
ALONSOA. — Suitable for conservatory decora- tion and bedding out of doors during sum- mer. Half-Hardy Annual.
104. Albiflora. White, 114 ft
105. Grandiflora. Scarlet, 2 ft
ALSTROEMERIA. — Exceedingly attractive flow- ers resembling lilies borne on long slender stems; of great value as a cut flower. Half- Hardy Perennial.
112. Pulchella. Yellow and red, 3 ft
113. Mixed. 3 ft
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AGROSTEMMA. — A free-flowering border plant with attractive flowers that are excellent for cutting. The annual varieties are very at- tractive when grown in groups.
Annual Varieties
90. Coeli Hosa (Rose of Heaven). Rose color, Oz. Pkt.
1 ft 30 .10
91. Coeli Rosa Alba. Pure white, 1 ft GO .10
Perennial Varieties
92. Coronaria Alba. Pure white, IV2 ft 75 .10
93. Coronaria Rosa (Rose Campion). Rose
color, 1 ft 50 .10
94. Flos Jovis (Joves Flower). Deep pink,
1 ft 75 .10
95. Hybrida Walkeri. Bright pink, 1 ft.
Vs oz. .50 .15
96. Mixed. 1V2 ft 60 .15
SWEET ALYSSUM
The Sweet Alyssum is a Hardy Annual so well known and such a general favorite that it is scarcely necessary to call special atten- tion to it here. It is of the easiest culture both indoors and out, and is suitable alike for beds and edging in summer or for grow- ing in pots and boxes for winter blooming.
It will stand considerable cold in the open ground and may be sown early; it blooms throughout the entire season until destroyed by hard frost. For winter flowering sow the seed in August or September.
114. Lilac Queen. Distinct new variety of the annual Sweet Alyssum with pure lilac- flowers. The plants are of dwarf, compact, upright growth and resemble when in full bloom a tiny Candytuft. Equally as useful for carpet-bedding or ribboning as the
other white flowering dwarf varieties .15
115. Maritimum. White, very fragrant, 9
inches 14 lb. 1.50 .50 .05
116. Little Dorrit. Very compact, fine for
borders, 6 inches 1.00 .10
118. Little Gem. White, grand for edging, 6
inches 1.00 .10
119. Procumbens (White Carpet). White,
trailing habit, 6 inches 1.00 .1#
120. Saxatile Compactum (Gold Dust). hP. A
single plant in one year will produce hun- dreds of bright yellow flowers, 1 ft 75 .10
Sweet Alyssum
AMARANTHUS.— Very striking plants on ac- count of their beautiful varicolored foliage and peculiar mode of blossom. The leaves are always largest when plants are grown on rich soil, but rather poor soil enhances the coloring. The seed can be sown in the house, or in a hot-bed, and transplanted to the place where wanted for effect. Half-
Hardy Annual. Oz. Pkt.
126. Bicolor Ruber. Red, 3 ft 60 .10
127. Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red, 3 ft. .30 .10
128. Cruentus (Prince’s Feather). Crimson,
3 ft 30 .10
129. Princess of Wales. Crimson and yellow,
2 ft 1.00 .10
130. Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Red, 2%
ft 1.00 .10
132. Tricolor Splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Scar- let and yellow, 3 ft 1.0® .10
133. Finest Mixed JO .05
140. AMBROSIA Mexicana. Sweet-scented
hardy annual, fine for bouquets; yellow,
1 ft 1.00 .1©
142. AMMOBIUM Grandiflorum. A very pretty pure white everlasting annual. Gather the flowers before fully expanded to preserve for winter. 3 ft 30 .10
AMPELOPSIS.
146. Quinquefolia (Common Woodbine, or Virginia Creeper). A vine of most vigorous growth. The foliage is glossy green in the summer, turning to intense crimson in the
autumn 30 .10
146. Veitchii (Boston, or Japanese Ivy). Used generally (more especially in Boston) to cover walls, its fine shoots extending to the roofs of tall buildings. The vine can be made to grow on wood. In the fall the leaves assume the most gorgeous and varied tints. The young plants require some cov-
ering in winter the first year or two 50 .10
ANCHUSA. — Ornamental hardy perennials
with blue flowers resembling those of the Forget-me-not. 2 ft.
150. Angustifolia. Blue 1.00 .10
161. B&rrelieri. Double blue .1#
152. Capensis. Purple 60 .10
153. Italica Dropmore Var. This is a great improvement on the above varieties. We think this is one of the finest herbaceous plants grown. The flowers are of a most lovely shade of gentian blue; excellent for
cutting 14 oz. .75 .15
ANEMONE (Wind Flower). — Hardy perennials blooming in the spring and autumn. The Japonica varieties produce a wealth of
bloom from August until frost.
160. Coronaria. Mixed, 1 ft .10
161. St. Brigid. Poppy-flowered, mixed, 1 ft. .10
162. Japonica (Queen Charlotte). Pink, 2 ft.. .15
163. Japonica Rosea. Rose color, 2 ft .10
164. Japonica Alba. Pure white, 2 ft .20
165. Japonica Pennsylvanica. Pure white, W2
ft .10
166. Japonica Sylvestris (Snowdrop Wind
Flower). Pure white, \Yg ft .10
ANTHEMIS (Chamomile). — Splendid hardy perennials with bright yellow flowers, fine for cutting.
170. Arabica. Yellow, 1 ft 60 .10
171. Tinctoria. Yellow, 2 ft 80 .10
ANTHERICUM. — Beautiful white, fragrant, lily- like flowers; excellent for cutting.
175. Liliago (St. Bernard’s Lily). White, 1%
ft .10
176. Liliastrum (St. Bruno’s Lily). White
with green-spotted petals, 2% ft .10
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Antirrhinum
ANTIRRHINUM
(Snapdragon)
These showy perennials can be treated as annuals by sowing the seed under glass during January or Febru- ary. The tall sorts are fine in borders. The dwarf make splendid beds. They prefer a light, warm, but a j well enriched soil. Seed sown outdoors in May will | produce satisfactory results. If grown indoors they require about the same temperature and treatment as carnations. Most of the varieties are fairly hardy and will live through winter if well covered.
Three good Greenhouse varieties which we consider the best for use under glass:
Nelrose. A beautiful shade of silvery pink.
Phelps White. Very free-flowering pure white
Silver Pink. True silver pink.
Each variety 35c pkt., 3 pkts. $1.00
Tall Grandiflora Varieties. 2 Feet
177. Cloth of Gold, BreclPs Special Strain...
178. Maximum (Purple King). Purple
179. Cottage Maid. Handsome pale pink....
180. Queen Victoria. Pure white
181. Crimson. Deep shade
182. Pink. Deep pink
188. Scarlet. Very brilliant
184. Yellow. A pure soft color
185. Striped. Odd markings
186. White. Fine for cutting
187. Mixed. Choice mixture
Semi-Dwarf. 1*4 Feet
189. Mont Blanc. Pure white, large
190. Salmon Queen. (New) beautiful salmon
rose
191. Queen of the North. Pure white
192. Golden Queen. Clear yellow
193. Black Prince. Nearly black
194. Coral Pink. Deep rose, white throat
195. Crimson King. Deep shade
196. Scarlet King. Very brilliant
198. Cottage Maid. Soft pink, white throat..
197. Mixed. Choice mixture
Tom Thumb Varieties. 8 Inches 14 oz. Pkt.
3780. Crimson 75 .1#
8706. Rose 75 .10
3710. Pure White 75 .10
3716. Sulphur Yellow 75 .10
3720. Mixed 75 .10
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AQUILEGIA
(Columbine)
This family is one of the most beautiful and popular among hardy perennials. The dif- ferent varieties present an unusual wealth of color and form. For growing in borders or filling up bays in shrubbery they are unsur- passed. Seed sown in the house, in March will frequently produce bloom the same year. It is best, however, to sow seed out of doors when ground warms up. Any ordinary gar- den soil is suitable for their growth. The flowers are fragrant.
200. Alba, FI. PI. Double white, 2 ft
201. Breck’s Long Spurred Hybrids, 3 ft. Choice mixed. This strain is the finest we can procure. The colors range through the most beautiful combinations of blue, bright rose, pink, mauve, white, yellow and orange.
202. Californica Hybrida. Yellow and orange,
2 ft
203. Canadensis. Orange, 1 ft
205. Chrysantha. Yellow, 3 ft
206. Chrysantha, FI. PI. Double yellow, 3 ft.
207. Coerulea Hybrida. Blue and yellow, 3 ft.
208. Glandulosa Major. Blue and white, 3 ft.
209. Jaetschaui. Yellow and red, 2 ft
210. Olympica. Blue, 2 ft
211. Olympica, FI. PI. Blue and white, 2 ft..
212. Skinneri. Scarlet and yellow, 1% ft....
213. Stuarti. Blue and white, IY2 ft
214. Single Mixed. Various colors... Oz. 2.00
215. Double Mixed. Various colors... Oz. 1.00
216. Veitch’s New Single Hybrids. Choice
mixture
220. ARABIS Alpina (Rock Cress). — One of the showiest border or rock plants, pro- ducing masses of pure white fragrant flow- ers. Will grow well in rather shaded posi- tions. Early-flowering hardy perennial. Height, 6 to 9 inches
ARCTOTIS. — These plants grow freely in any ordinary soil. Seeds should be started in a hot-bed early and transplanted to the open ground in May.
222. Breviscarpa. Orange, lYz ft
223. Grandis. Pure white, light blue centre,
2 ft
225. ARGEMONE Grandiflora (Prickly Poppy). Large glaucous foliage and poppy-like white flowers. Hardy annual. 2 ft
ARISTOLOCHIA (Dutchman’s Pipe).— One of the best climbing vines, with immense heart- shaped leaves of a deep rich green color, invaluable for covering walls and trellises.
227. Elegans. Half-hardy perennial
228. Sipho. Hardy perennial
ARMERIA (Thrift or Sea Pink).— Fine for
edgings or borders. The bright tufted flow- ers are produced all summer. Hardy peren- nial.
230. Formosa. Dark crimson, % ft
231. Maritima Splendens. Deep pink, 1 ft...
235. ARNEBIA Cornuta. — Free-flowering an- nuals with purple-spotted, yellow blossoms; fine for cutting. 1 ft
237. AJtUNDO Donax Fol. Variegata. — Tall- growing ornamental grass with graceful leaves, striped green and yellow. 15 ft
240. ASCLEPLAS Tuberosa (Milk Weed).— An excellent border plant with flat clusters of brilliant orange flowers. Hardy perennial. 2% ft
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ASPARAGUS
245. Plumosus Nanus. Valuable for hanging Oz. Pkt. baskets and table decorations on account of
its graceful finely cut foliage. .100 seeds 1.00 .25
246. Sprengeri. Valuable as a pot plant for
conservatory decoration. Very useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays 1.00 .15
ASPERULA. — A trailing plant with leaves par- ticularly good for bouquets. They are also very fragrant and when dried, are used to scent clothes. 1 ft.
250. Azurea Setosa. Blue, annual... 14 oz. .25 .50 .10
251. Odorata (Woodruff). White, perennial.
Yi oz. .25 .10
ASPHODELUS (Hardy Perennial). — Showy border plants with long spikes of white and yellow flowers. They do well in almost any soil.
265. Albus. White, 2 ft .20
256. Luteus. Yellow, 4 ft .10
AUBRIETA. — Dwarf spring-flowering peren- nials. Valuable for planting in rock gardens and borders. Height 4 inches.
445. Bougainvillei. Purple .20
446. Leichtlinii. Rosy carmine .20
447. Deltoidea Grandiflora. Lavender .15
448. AVENA STERILIS (Animated Oats). Fine
annual border grass. 2 Y2 ft 30 .05
630. BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum hali- cacabum). — Climbing vine of rapid growth with white flowers and seed vessels which resemble miniature balloons. Light warm soils suits them best. Hardy annual 25 .05
BALSAM
IMPATIENS BALSAMINA.— Magnificent sum- mer and autumn flowering annuals. A rich sandy loam is most suitable for them. They must be kept well watered. If transplanted several times the plants have a tendency to dwarf and produce more double flowers. Seed may be started early in heat or out- doors in May. Balsams are not often given room for perfect development; they will
easily cover 12 to 18 inches of space each way if given fair treatment.
449. Breck’s Special Mixture. A magnificent
strain, including a wide range of colors.... 2.00 .25
450. Double White. 2 ft 1.00 .10
451. Double Red. 2 ft 1.00 .10
452. Camellia-Flowered, Alba Perfecta. 2 ft.. 1.50 .10
453. Camellia-Flowered. Mixed, 2 ft 1.50 .10
— Collection, 6 distinct colors, 2 ft., 25c.
455. Carnation Striped. Mixed, 2 ft 1.00 .10
456. Rose-Flowered. Mixed, 2 ft 1.00 .10
— Collection, 6 distinct colors, 2 ft., 25c.
457. Dwarf Double. Mixed, 114 ft 75 .10
458. Choice Mixture. IV2 ft 50 .10
465. BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS.— Blue. An excel- % oz. Pkt. lent perennial for hardy borders; bright blue, pea-shaped flowers borne in spikes. 2 ft 25 .10
467. BARTONIA AUREA. — A splendid annual Oz. Pkt.
succeeding best when grown in partial shade or in a moist situation. Flowers golden yellow. 2 ft 50 .05
BEANS (Phaseoli Multiflori). — Well-known
annual climbers with ornamental flowers and foliage, and long edible pods. Lb. Pkt.
2386. Scarlet Runner 30 .05
2386. White Runner 30 .05
2387. Butterfly Runner. Pink and white .10
BEGONIAS
Begonias are valuable for pots and bedding out; especially adapted for slightly shady places. Seed should be sown from January to March in brisk heat in shallow, well- drained seed pans, filled with a compost of leaf-mould, loam, and sand. Cover the seed pans with glass to prevent rapid evapora- tion at the outset. Prick off when very small, and pot when large enough into 3-inch pots, giving a shift into larger size when necessary.
Tuberous-Rooted Varieties
474. Begonia Hybrida Pendula. One of the new drooping tuberous rooted Begonias; may be used in the same way as the Ivy Leaved Geranium. The pretty hanging shoots are tightly covered with strangely formed, loosely double flowers, giving a striking effect when used in hanging bas- kets; is of rapid growth; grows well either in a half shaded or wholly shaded place, but plenty of air is required. The flower petals are very long and narrow, somewhat turned and waved, giving the flower a pleas- ing effect; range in color from light rose to carmine, and sometimes a salmon shade.
475. Breck’s International Prize. Single,
mixed, IY2 ft. The seed is the produce of the finest and newest varieties selected for their large size and perfect form. The shades include orange, yellow, white, light pink, crimson, etc
476. Breck’s International Prize. Double,
mixed. 1% ft. A superb strain, producing a very large percentage of double flowers..
Fibrous-Rooted Varieties
470. Erfordia Rubra. Deep red, 1 ft
471. Erfordia Grandiflora Superba. Pink
GRACILIS. — Splendid for groups and con- servatory decoration; flowers all summer. 1 ft.
472. Pure White
473. Pink
486. Scarlet (Bonfire)
477. Rex Ornamental-Leaved. This handsome
and highly decorative foliage variety is largely grown on account of the great diver- sity and beautiful combination of colors. 1 ft
SEMPERFLORENS. — Very free-flowering with miniature foliage, most useful for borders or where dwarf bedding is desired and con- tinues in bloom till late in the fall.
478. White. 1 ft
479. Rose. Soft rose, 1 ft
480. Vernon. Blood red, 6 inches
495. BIGNOLIA RADICANS (Trumpet Vine). Rapid-growing, hardy vine with dark green foliage and clusters of trumpet-shaped flow- ers, dark red with orange throats. 15 to 20 ft
497. BOCCONIA JAPONICA (Plume Poppy).— White. An elegant, tall-growing perennial with broad glaucous foliage and white flow- Oz. ers. Good for planting among shrubs. 8 ft. .60
499. BOLTONLA LATISQUAMA. — Lavender- lilac. An excellent autumn flowering peren- nial producing an abundance of flowers that resemble fall asters. 5 ft
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy). — Dwarf compact-growing annual with an abundance of daisy-like blue flowers. Fine for edging.
6 inches.
502. Iberidiflora (Little Blue Star)
Pkt.
.26
.5*
.59
.59
.59
.25
.25
.25
.25
.29
.29
.25
.1#
Pkt.
.19
.15
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BELLIS PERENNIS
DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY.— The English Daisies are very popular spring-flowering, perennial plants; they are very often used for bedding with Pansies, Forget-me-nots, Silenes, etc. They grow about 4 inches high and have a flowering season from May until Sept. They are easily grown. Seed can be sown either in spring or in mid-summer. They require protection in a
cold frame during winter. Oz. Pkt.
488. Breck’s Giant Double White. Larger than Snowball; each plant has very few
flowers but they are enormous in size .25
489. Breck’s Giant Double Pink. Similar to
above except in color .25
490. Snowball. Pure white 4.00 .20
491. Giant Red. Very rare .20
492. Longfellow. Pink 4.00 .20
493. Double. Mixed 3.00 .10
BRIZA. — The well-known Quaking Grass; cul- tivated as a garden ornament. 2 ft.
505. Gracilis 30 .05
506. Maxima 30 .05
508. BROOM (“White Gem.”)— Pure white
flowers borne on long upright stems; excel- lent for winter flowering and decorative
purposes .10
BROWALLIA.— Beautiful free-flowering an-
nuals, extensively grown as pot-plants for
winter flowering. IV2 ft.
514. Speciosa Major. Bright blue, IV2 ft .25
515. Elata. Dark blue, IY2 ft 1.00 .10
516. Alba. White, 1% ft 1.00 .10
517. Purpurea. Purple, IV2 ft 1.50 .10
518. Mixed 1.25 .10
520. BUPHTHALMUM S A L I C I F O L I U M % oz. Pkt.
(Ox-Eye Daisy).— A showy perennial for the hardy border; large, single, yellow flowers with brown centres 40 .10
CALANDRINIA. — Very pretty annuals that bloom best when grown in sunny situations; seeds should be started in heat in March and transplanted to the open border in May. Oz. Pkt.
535. Grandiflora. Rose, 1 ft 1.00 .10
536. Speciosa Alba. White, V2 ft 50 .10
537. Umbellata. Crimson, V2 ft 2.00 .10
CALCEOLARIA
Sow in pans or shallow boxes filled with light soil in the greenhouse in a temperature of 56 to 60 degrees. Cover seed about 1/32 inch with fine sifted soil and press firmly with a board. Water with a fine spray when neces- sary, never allowing the soil to become dry. When large enough transplant to small pots.
550. Breck’s Scotch Prize. Mixed. Grown for us by a specialist, and is a great improve- ment in these gorgeous plants. Flowers are beautifully blotched and striped in exceed- ingly rich colors of yellow, maroon, crimson,
white, etc .50
551. James’ Giant. Mixed .50
552. Large-Flowered Selfs. Mixed .50
553. Giant Spotted. Mixed .50
554. Dwarf Large-Flowered. Mixed .50
555. Rugosa. (Shrubby) for bedding. Mixed .25
Calendula (Pot Marigold)
CALENDULA
(Pot Marigold)
“The Marigold of Shakespeare’s time.” One of the most popular and easily grown hardy annuals. The plants are free-flowering and do well in almost any situation, although they prefer a warm, loose soil. They bloom the whole season. It is usual to sow the seeds where the plants are intended to stand, but they will bear transplanting. Calendula make good pot plants and flower freely dur-
ing the winter. Oz. Pkt.
559. Lemon Queen. (Special Strain). Large
beautiful flowers 50 .10
560. La Proust. Buff, IV2 ft 25 .05
561. Meteor. Creamy centre edged with
orange, 1 ft .25 .05
562. Nankeen. A beautiful shade, yellow, 1 ft. .25 .05
563. PRINCE OF ORANGE. Orange, selected
strain, 1 ft 50 .10
564. Pluvialis (Cape Marigold). White, 1 ft. .25 .10
565. Ranunculoides (Garden Marigold), 1 ft. .25 .10
566. Sulphurea, FI. PL Pale yellow, 1 ft .30 .10
568. Double, mixed 25 .05
CALLIRHOE (Mallow). — Trailing plants with saucer-shaped flowers; useful for borders and rock work. 1 ft.
570. Involucrata. Crimson 1.00 .10
571. Pedata Nana Compacta. Deep rose 75 .10
CACALIA (Tassel Flower). — Hardy annual with showy trusses of tassel-like flowers; blooms profusely from July to October. (4 oz. Pkt.
530. Aurea. Yellow 20 .10
531. Coccinea. Scarlet 20 .10
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Candytuft, Breck’s Giant White
CANDYTUFT
(Iberis)
Very showy, branching annual plants that pro- duce flowers which embrace nearly all shades of red, purple and white. A succes- sion of sowings lengthens the season of bloom. Seed sown outdoors in spring will produce flowers from July until September.
Is very effective for beds, borders, etc., and useful for pot culture during winter. Grown extensively by florists for cutting.
605. Breck’s White Giant. The best large- Oz. Pkt. flowered white variety. It produces giant spikes of pure white flowers. Excellent for greenhouse culture; for outdoor bedding it
is unexcelled 1.00 .10
606. Breck’s Improved White Spiral. White, ■
iy2 ft .80 .05
607. Carmine. 1 ft 50 .05
608. Dunnett’s Crimson. 1 ft 50 .10
609. Empress. White, 1 ft 60 .05
610. Giant Hyacinth-Flowered. White, 1 ft.. 1.00 .05
611. Little Prince. A dwarf Empress. White,
% ft .50 .95
613. Rocket. White, 1 ft 25 .05
614. Rose Cardinal. Rose, 1 ft 1.00 .10
615. Queen of Italy. Pink, 1 ft 1.00 .1®
616. Purple 25 .05
617. Breck’s Improved. Mixed, 1 ft 40 .05
618. Dwarf Hybrid. Mixed, % ft 2.00 .15
619. Hybrida Rosea 1.50 .10
Campanula Calycanthema
Perennial Varieties
Dwarf, compact-growing perennials having dark green, glossy foliage and clusters of flowers that completely cover the plant.
1545. Gibraltarica. Pink 3.00 .10
1546. Jucunda. Crimson .25
1547. Sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft).
White .' 3.00 .10
CANNA (Indian Shot). — Rapid-growing bed- ding plants with luxuriant foliage and bril- liant flowers. Soak the seed in warm water until they become swollen then sow in light sandy soil about Vz inch deep, and place in
a liot-bed
625. Dark-Leaved Varieties. Mixed, 4 ft 50 .05
626. Green-Leaved Varieties. Mixed, 4 ft.... 1.00 .05
627. Variegata. Mixed, 4 ft 1.00 .10
628. Crozy’s Large-Flowered. Mixed, 4 ft . . . .40 .10
CAMPANULA
Very well-known, useful and attractive an- nuals, biennials and perennials. The annual varieties should be sown in April or May, the biennials in May or June, and the perennials in June and July.
Biennial Varieties
CALYCANTHEMA (the popular cup and saucer Canterberry Bell). — It is without doubt the finest type of this old-fashioned and beauti- ful garden plant. The calix, which is extra large and of the same color as the trumpet, enhances the beauty of the flower and gives it the appearance of a cup and saucer. When grown in pots for conservatory decoration the plants are very effective; they transplant well. 2Vz ft. Oz. % oz. Pkt.
579. Mauve $0.15
580. Blue $3.00 $0.80 .15
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581. Rose |
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Vi oz. .80 |
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582. White . . |
3.00 |
.80 |
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583. Mixed .... |
2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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Medium (Single Canterbury the old-fashioned variety shaped blossoms. 214 ft. 584. Mauve |
Bells). — This is with large bell- 75 |
.25 |
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585. Blue |
.75 |
.25 |
.10 |
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586. Rose |
.75 |
.25 |
.10 |
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587. White .... |
.75 |
.25 |
.10 |
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688. Mixed .... |
.75 |
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Medium (Double 590. Mixed .... |
Canterbury |
Bells).— 2% |
ft. 1.75 |
.50 |
.10 |
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591. Blue |
2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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592. Rose |
2.00 |
.60 |
.10 |
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593. White .... |
2.00 |
.60 |
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Perennial Varieties
594. Carpatica Blue (Carpathian Hare Bell). Free-flowering with erect, clear blue flowers.
Very useful for edging; it blooms all sum- mer. 6 inches.... 25 .10
595. Carpatica Alba. White form of the pre- ceding 25
596. Persicifolia Grandiflora Blue. One of the
finest of the hardy bell-flowers, 2% ft 1.00
597. Persicifolia Alba. Extra long spikes of
pure white flowers, 2% ft 1.00
604. Persicifolia Gigantea Moerheimi. A beau- tiful variety with large, double, pure white flowers, 2 ft
598. Pyramidalis Compacta Alba (The Chim-
ney Bellflower). Very nice as a border plant. As a decorative plant for conserva- tories or corridors this variety is invalu- able, 3 ft
599. Pyramidalis Compacta Blue. Blue form
of the preceding
603. Rotundifolia (Blue Bells of Scotland). Pale blue; of slender, graceful habit
.10
.15
.i,
.25
.10
.10
.15
Annual Varieties
The annual Campanulas are very free-bloom- ing, of compact growth, and suitable for
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edging. 6 inches. |
Oz. |
Pkt. |
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600 Speculum (Venus’ Looking Glass). Mixed colors |
.50 |
.05 |
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601. Attica Blue |
.10 |
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602. Attica Alba |
.10 |
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710. CENTRANTHUS.— Mixed, lVt ft. A free- flowering, bushy annual with clusters of long tube-like flowers that grow freely in any soil |
.40 |
.05 |
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715. CEPHALARIA ALPINA. — A handsome border perennial with sulphur-yellow flow- ers, 3 to 4 ft |
.75 |
.05 |
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720. CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM (Snow in Summer). — An herbaceous perennial with silvery foliage and small white flowers; valuable for carpet-bedding, edgings and rock work, 4 inches |
.15 |
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CHELONE. — A good border plant with bril- liant Pentstemon-like flowers and grassy foliage. Hardy perennial. 2 ft. 730. Barbata Torreyi. Scarlet |
1.50 |
.10 |
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731. Hybrida. Mixed |
1.00 |
.10 |
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CHLORIS. — A pretty grass with silky flowers, good for bouquets and very effective in bor- ders. Hardy annual. 1 to 1% ft. 735. Barbata |
.75 |
.05 |
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736. Elegans . |
.75 |
.05 |
Celosia Cristata Nana
CELOSIA
(Cockscomb)
The Cristata sorts have become very popular for bedding; their beautifully formed, high- ly colored flowers are very attractive and effective. The Plumosa class is splendid in both foliage and flower, very suitable for vases, borders, etc. The “Ostrich Feather” produces large plumes, beautifully curved and curled. Seed should be sown in a hot- bed in March or April and transplanted to pots when large enough to secure early flowers.
CELOSIA CRISTATA NANA. Height, 9 Inches
Hoz. Pkt.
636. Chamois. Fawn $0.75 $0.15
637. Copper-Color. Bronze 75 .15
638. Dark Crimson 75 .15
639. Empress. Crimson 75 .15
640. Glasgow Prize. Crimson 1.25 .15
641. Golden Yellow 75 .15
642. Queen of Dwarfs. Rose 75 .15
643. Scarlet 1.00 .15
644. Violet 75 .15
645. Vesuvius. Scarlet 75 .15
646. Mixed 50 .1*
Collection, 12 dwarf sorts, $1.00.
CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Thompsoni Magnifies)
649. Breck’s Yellow Plume. Deep golden yel- Vi oz. Pkt.
low, 2 ft .25
650. Breck’s Crimson Plume. Bright crimson .25
652. Golden Yellow. 2 ft 60 .10
653. Thompsoni Magnilica. Crimson, 2 ft 60 .10
654. Breck’s Choice Mixed .25
655. Ostrich Feather. Crimson, 3 ft 40 .10
656. Ostrich Feather. Orange, 3 ft 40 .10
657. Ostrich Feather. Mixed 40 .10
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Centaurea
CENTAUREA
C. Cyanus is the favorite Bachelor’s Button, or Ragged Sailor. This class is of the easiest culture and- produces an abundance of bright colored and beautifully formed flow- ers throughout a very long season. The strain of seed we offer embraces every- thing desired in color and form. Sow seed early outdoors and thin out the plants to 6 or 8 inches apart, or in boxes in the house,
and transplant when large enough. CYANUS (Bachelor’s Buttons).
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Hardy annual, 1 ft. |
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Oz. |
Pkt. |
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666. |
Single Varieties Single. Blue |
1.00 |
.30 |
.05 |
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667. |
Brown |
.30 |
.05 |
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668. |
Red |
.30 |
.05 |
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669. |
Pink |
.30 |
.05 |
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670. |
Victoria. Blue |
.60 |
.10 |
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671. |
Lilac |
.30 |
.05 |
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672. |
Purple |
.30 |
.05 |
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673. |
White . |
.30 |
.05 |
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674. |
Single. Mixed |
.30 |
.05 |
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Double Varieties |
Oz. |
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Pkt |
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665. |
Breck’s Double Blue |
. . 1.50 |
.50 |
.10 |
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663. |
Rose Pink |
.40 |
.10 |
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664. |
White |
.40 |
.10 |
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675. |
Choice Mixed |
.20 |
.10 |
IMPERIALIS (Giant Sweet Sultan). — This var- iety represents the best that has been pro- duced in these beautiful summer flowering plants. The flowers will keep in water for over a week if cut just when about to open. They are forced under glass quite extensive- ly by florists.
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685. |
Alba. White, 3 ft., hA |
.50 |
.15 |
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686. |
Armida. Lilac, 3 ft., hA |
.50 |
.15 |
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687. |
Favorita. Rose, 3 ft., hA |
.15 |
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688. |
Purpurea. Purple rose, 3 ft., hA |
.50 |
.15 |
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689. |
Splendens. Dark purple, 3 ft., hA... |
.15 |
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690. |
Mixed. 3 ft., hA |
.15 |
CENTAUREA (Continued)
MOSCHATUS (Sweet Sultan). Oz. Pkt.
691. Rosea. A new variety of annual Sweet Sultan which grows about 3 ft. high; the color of the flower in opening is a delicate rosy-white changing to tender rose-pink later. The plants are of the same size and form as the white and purple varieties. This
is a splendid variety for cutting purposes.. 2.00 .15
695. Choice Mixed 60 .05
696. Suaveolens. Yellow 1.00 .10
697. Blue 1.00 .10
698. White . . . . 1 1.00 .10
680. Americana. Flowers rosy-lilac often M oz. Pkt.
measuring 4 inches across, 3 ft 50 .10
681. Americana Alba. Pure white .25
700. Odorato Chameleon. Yellow and rose,
very fragrant, 1% ft .10
701. Margaret. Flowers pure white, 214 Oz. Pkt.
inches across 1.25 .10
Half-Hardy Perennials
These varieties are widely used for carpet- bedding and edging and thrive almost any- where. A little care is necessary in watering jrnung seedlings.
704. Candidissima (Dusty Miller). Broad,
silvery foliage, 1 ft 14 oz. 1.00 .20
706. Gymnocarpa. Narrow silvery foliage,
1 ft 1.00 .10
Perennial Varieties 14 oz. Pkt.
702. Montana Blue. Large blossoms of deep
blue 60 .15
708. Montana Alba. Pure white 1.50 .15
703. Babylonica. Yellow 25 .1#
CARNATIONS
Half-Hardy Perennials. Marguerite, Breck’s Selected Strain. — The earliest of all Car- nations. If sown in early spring they will bloom in July or August and con- tinue until frost. Being half-hardy, a slight protection of coarse straw or pine boughs during the winter will preserve them, and they will flower abundantly the next sum- mer. 1 ft.
1044. Marguerite. Scarlet 1.00 .10
1045. Marguerite. Rose 1.00 .19
1046. Marguerite. White 1.00 .19
1047. Marguerite. Violet 1.00 .10
1051. Marguerite. Yellow 1.50 .15
1048. Marguerite. Mixed 75 .10
1049. Marguerite, Malmaison. A greatly im- proved strain from an unexcelled collection
and producing extra large flowers. 1 ft .25
1050. Marguerite, Giant Mixed. 1*4 ft 1.00 .15
1052. Giants of Nice. We have an exceed- ingly fine strain of this variety which is a strong robust grower. Very large flowers of
many nice colors. 114 ft .50
1053. Chabaud Perpetual. Very free-flower- ing with a wide range of colors. 114 ft .25
1054. Dwarf Perpetual. Choice mixed, 1 ft.. .10
1073. Grenadin. Double; scarlet, very early;
strongly recommended .25
1074. Grenadin. Double white, very early;
strongly recommended .25
1079. Scoticus, FI. PI. Scotch pink .25
(For Hardy Varieties, see Dianthus)
CLEMATIS
Beautiful climbing vines with glossy green leaves and star-shaped flowers which com- pletely cover the vines. Good for covering walls and trellises. Hardv perennial. 15 ft.
805. Flammula (Virgin’s Bower). White.... .10
806. Paniculata. White .10
807. Large-Flowering Hybrids. Mixed .20
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CINERARIA
To produce good plants for decorative pur- poses sow in May or June. These magnifi- cent plants are indispensable for spring decoration in the conservatory or window garden.
785. Breck’s Columbia Mixed. Seed is saved for us by one of the foremost growers in England from prize varieties and contains a magnificent range of colors
787. James Prize. Choice varieties mixed...
789. Steilata (Star Cineraria). Mixed. A splendid plant for conservatory decoration during the winter and spring. The immense heads of flowers are borne on long stalks, the individual blooms are star-shaped
783. Matador. Glowing scarlet
Foliage Varieties
Suitable for ribbon beds and edging. Half- hardy perennial.
791. Maritima (Dusty Miller). Silvery green
foliage, 1 ft
792. Candidissima. Silver foliage, 1 ft
CLARKIA. — Sow the seed in the open border
in April. They are of easy cultivation; very pretty and free-flowering, the double varie- ties being especially beautiful. Good for cutting. Hardy annual. 1% ft.
803. Queen Mary. This is a lovely Rose Car-
mine flower, double, free flowering, the brightest color of any Clarkia yet produced and very much admired at the recent Inter- national Horticultural Exhibition in Eng- land. Annual
804. Orange King. Color very bright orange,
even brighter than Vesuvius, introduced a few years ago ; flowers are very double, plant grows to a height of about 2 ft. Will make useful plants for pot culture, for con- servatory work or for open ground. An- nual
795. Elegans Alba. Pure white
796. — Rosea. Dwarf rose
797. — (Purple King). Double purple
798. — (Salmon Queen). Salmon-pink
799. Pulchella. Mixed
800. Pulchella. Mixed, single and double....
802. Elegans (Vesuvius). Double scarlet
810. CLEOME PUNGENS (Spider Plant).— A
pretty plant with curious heads of pink flowers. Hardy annual. 2 ft
Oz. Pkt.
.50
.50
.25
.50
.40 .05
.40 .05
.15
.15
.50 .10
.50 .10
.60 .10 .50 .10
.30 .10
.75 .10
1.25 .15
1.50 .10
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Annual Varieties
All the summer flowering chrysanthemums are very effective and showy plants for beds and borders, besides affording an immense material for cutting. Sow seed where the plants are wanted to bloom and thin out to 9 inches apart; earlier flowering plants can be had by sowing early in March in a cold frame, and transplanting when large enough.
Single Oz. Pkt.
754. Tricolor (Evening Star). Golden yellow .60 .10
757. - — (Eclipse). Brown, yellow 50 .10
758. — (Burridgeanum). White and red 50 .10
759. — Purple crown 50 .10
760. — Scarlet 40 .10
761. —White 40 .10
762. —Yellow 40 .10
764. — Choice mixed 30 .05
Double
742. Coronarium. Crimson 40 .05
745. — Album. White 40 .05
746. —Yellow 40 .05
747. — Sulphurea. Primrose 40 .05
749. — Choice mixed 40 .05
755. Tricolor. Golden-leaved 1-00 .10
756. — Dunnett’s. Golden yellow 1.00 .10
763. — Finest mixed 1.00 .10
765. — Fringed Hybrids. Mixed 30 .15
767. Inodorum (Bridal Robe). Pure double
white flowers carried well above the dark green foliage; very useful for floral work of all kinds .10
Half-Hardy Perennial Varieties
768. Frutescens (White Paris Daisy). An ex- cellent plant for the greenhouse or summer
bedding outdoors. 1% ft .10
769. Comtesse de Chambord (Yellow Paris Daisy). 1% ft -10
776. Chinese Mixed. An extra fine variety
for greenhouse or autumn flowering. 3 ft. .20
777. Chinese and Pompon Mixed. Very free- flowering with small flowers; very desirable.
2% ft .20
778. Japanese Mixed. Extra large double
flowers with long twisted petals .20
780. Chinese and Japanese Mixed .20
Hardy Perennial Varieties
771. Maximum Perfection. (Select stock). % oz. Pkt. Large white flowers; a handsome cut flower.
3 ft 50 .10
772. King Edward VII. The most beautiful of the Maximum varieties; flowers large,
pure white and very perfect. 3 ft 75 .15
773. Shasta Daisy. Large white flowers .10
782. Leucanthemum Secundum. White .25
CHRYSURUS AUREUS
743. Hardy Annual. Yellow, 1 ft. A desir- able grass of free growth with golden Oz. Pkt. spikes, useful for cutting .05
CLINTONIA PULCHELLA
820. Hardy Annual. Blue and white, % ft. A lobelia-like plant, charming for edging or rock-work .10
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1.50
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COREOPSIS
(Calliopsis)
A species of very showy annual and perennial plants that are invaluable for garden decora- tion and cutting. They enhance the color of the garden by the wealth of bright yel- low flowers, which is strengthened in some sorts by disks of rich crimson, maroon and various shades of brown. The perennials are all hardy border plants and well worthy a place in every garden. The flowers last well when cut.
884. FIRE KING. — The flowers are of a deep
bright scarlet. Very free flowering, the plant being a mass of blooms. As many as 700 blooms have been counted on one plant. 18 in. high
Annual Varieties
885. Radiata (Tiger Star). Yellow and
brown, % ft
886. Radiata (Dark Brown). Brown, % ft...
890. Atrosanguinea. hA, crTihson, 2 ft
891. California Sunbeams. Shades of yellow,
2 ft
892. Bicolor Marmorata. Yellow and brown,
2 ft
893. Bicolor Nana. Mixed, 1 ft
894. Tinctora. Yellow and brown, 2 ft
895. Coronata. Yellow, IV2 ft
896. Drummondii. Yellow and brown
897. Double Hybrids. Var. colors, IV2 ft
898. Tom Thumb Crimson King. % ft
899. Mixed. IV2 ft
Perennial Varieties
900. Grandiflora. This is one of the best
of hardy plants; the large, bright, showy yellow flowers are produced in abundance from June till frost Easily grown from seed, and if sown early will flower the same year. 2 ft
901. Lanceolata. Yellow, 2 ft
902. Perennials. Mixed, various colors, 2 ft.
Pkt.
Coreopsis (Calllspsls)
COSMOS
(Cosmea)
We especially recommend Breck’s Massachu- setts grown Cosmos as the most desirable and most satisfactory for growing in New England. Under ordinary cultivation they will begin to bloom in July and continue up to frost. The flowers are of good size and delicate shades. Sow seeds of Breck’s Early Flowering varieties in open ground, in light warm soil, early in May and cover not more than half an inch deep. The seed germin- ates in about ten days. The Cosmos must have the full sunshine for successful grow- ing. High-grade fertilizer, rich in potash, such as Breck’s Lawn and Garden Dressing, gives best results. Seeds of the later varie- ties should be sown early in March in a hot- bed or box in the house. When plants are 2 inches high transplant into 2-inch pots, when well established repot into 4-inch pots.
Transplant to open ground in June.
BRECK’S NEW EARLY GIANT.— This wonder- ful New Cosmos makes a bushy plant and grows 4 to 5 feet high. It begins to bloom about fhe middle of July and bears large flowers 4 inches or more in diameter. The foliage is the same as the Late Flowering.
Seeds should be sown in house or hotbed
but can also be sown outdoors early in May. V4 oz. Pkt.
863. Breck’s Giant Crimson 1.00 .15
864. Breck’s Giant Pink 1.00 .15
865. Breck’s Giant White 1.00 .15
866. Breck’s Giant Mixed 1.00 .15
Calliopsis, Fire King:
orevJKB AkarfLy JTiu vverlug Cosmos
825. CLITORIA COELESTIS (Blue Pea). Ten-
der biennial, % ft. A handsome greenhouse
climber of easy culture. 8® .10
835. COCCINEA INDICA. — Tender annual.
White, 6 ft. Climbing shrub with large white flowers and fruit of a red color when
ripe 1.6® .10
CUPHEA (Cigar Plants). — Half-hardy peren- nials. Free-flowering plants with small tubular blossoms. 1 ft.
945. Miniata. Crimson 1.50 .10
946. Com pacta. Mixed 1.50 .10
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CYCLAMEN
(Giganteum)
The seed of these varieties has been carefully selected for us by one of the leading grow- ers in England, and will produce immense flowers of the finest substance and the most charming shades. Sow any time during the summer, but preferably in July or August.
The seedlings should be grown to the flower- ing stage without any check whatever. Pkt.
950. Breck’s Imperial Mixed. Contains all the
brilliant colors .50
951. Blood Red. Dark red .50
952. Brilliant. Dark pink .50
953. Crimson King. Crimson .50
954. Duke of Fife. Dark rose .50
955. Mont Blanc. Pure white .50
956. Princess May. Pink .50
957. Prince of Wales. Red .50
958. Rosy Morn. Rose .50
959. Salmon Queen. Salmon pink .50
960. Sunray. Pink and claret .50
961. Excelsior. White with purple base .50
965. Giant Fringed. Mixed .50
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS
(Umbrella Plant)
970. A greenhouse plant. The leaves, which are borne on long stems at the top, spread in the form of an umbrella
Ravine House, Randolph, N. H., Sept. 28, 1916.
MESSRS. JOS. BRECK & SONS,
Dear Sirs : —
The seeds you supplied me have produced a most won- derful display of flowers and have been the admiration of all who have seen them and I have received many com- pliments which I feel is part due to the “House of Brecks” for supplying really reliable seeds.
Yours truly,
(Signed) FRANK HILL.
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(Morning Glory)
Convolvulus Major is the old favorite, and grows rapidly to a height of 10 feet. The other two sorts are new and fine, especially the Japanese Morning Glory. They bear large and wonderfully colored flowers. The dwarf Morning Glory is suitable for growing in clumps or beds, and fine for hanging baskets, window boxes, etc.
915. Major (Morning Glory), hA, mixed col- Oz. Pkt.
ors 14 lh. .35 .15 .05
916. Imperial Japanese, 20 ft., hA, mixed
colors. A specially selected strain with a wonderful range of colors; the flow- ers are of enormous size, many of them being spotted, marbled, striped, flaked and splashed 5® -1®
917. Purpurea, FI. PI. (Double Morning
Glory), hA, white and red 50 .10
906. Minor (Dwarf Morning Glory), tricolor.
1 ft., hA, varied colors 80 .05
906. Rose Queen, 1 ft., hA, rose 50 .10
907. Splendens, 1 ft., hA, violet 50 .10
908. White, 1 ft., hA, white 80 .10
909. Mixed Colors. 1 ft 20 .05
910. Mauritanicus, 1 ft., hhP, blue 1.00 .10
CONVOLVULUS
COBAEA. — Splendid climbers of vigorous growth, with large bell-shaped flowers. Seeds started in heat, setting them on edge and covering with half an inch of soil, will flower the first season. Half-hardy perennial.
831. Macrostemma. Yellow green
832. Scandens. Purple 1.00
833. Scandens Alba. Pure white 1.50
840. COIX LACHRYMA (Job’s Tears). Hardy annual. 1% ft. An annual grass extensively grown for its pearly seeds which are used to make strings of beads for children 20
COLEUS. — Bedding plants with beautifully col- ored foliage. Easily grown from seed. The dwarf, large-leaved strain is especially de- sirable. The colors range from light to dark red; leaves beautifully marbled and spotted. Tender perennial.
845. Choicest mixed, 2 ft
846. Fringed and blotched, 2 ft
847. Large-leaved varieties, 2 ft
848. Large-leaved dwarf, 1 ft
849. Dwarf willow leaved, 1 ft
855. COLLINSIA.— Mixed. Hardy annual, 1 ft. Beautiful free-flowering plants for beds and mixed borders 25
860. COLLOMIA COCCINEA.— Hardy annual. Scarlet and yellow, 2 ft. Good for pot cul- ture and bedding; fine for bees
CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit), — Very pretty vine having clusters of star-shaped flowers and feathery green foliage. Half- hardy annual. 10 ft.
1578. Scarlet 80
1579. White 80
1580. Mixed 80
Delphinium or Larkspur
DELPHINIUM
Great improvement has been made in the form and colors of these splendid border peren- nials, and their vigor of growth has been increased. They are of easy culture, thriv- ing in any good open, yet substantial soil; when well established they are of great value in mixed or shrubbery borders, and for cut- ting purposes. (For annual varieties, see Larkspur, page 84. Oz.
997. Breck’s Superb New Hybrids.
Saved from a magnificent strain of all the best varieties, they range in color from delicate lavender through all
shades to the most intense blue
1006. Cardinale. Scarlet with yellow
center, 3 ft
1007. Cashmerianum. Very fine, dark
blue, 2 ft
1008. Chinense. Light blue, 2 ft 1.00
1017. Chinense Album. Pure white, 2 ft. 1.00
1009. Elatum (Bee Larkspur). Rich blue
shades with black centers, 4 ft
1010. Formosum. Rich, dark blue, 3 ft. 2.00
1011. Grandiflorum. White, 2 ft
1013. Nudicaule. Scarlet, 2 ft
1014. Zalil (Sulphureum). Sulphur yel- low, 2 ft
1016. Belladonna. Beautiful turquoise- blue flowers. This variety is a very free and continuous bloomer from the end of June until frost; no hardy bor- der is complete without it
1012. New, Large-Flowered Hybrids.
From named varieties only 2.00
Vi oz.
2.00
2.00
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.20
.25
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.10
.10
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.25
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.25
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DIANTHUS
(Annual Pinks) Single Varieties
All the single varieties have large flowers, their bright colors making them very desir-
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Choice mixed, flowers very double; blooms in clusters in a large variety of colors . .
1027. Diadematus (Double Diadem Pink).
Finest mixed. Fine double flowers in various shades of crimson lilac purple with the outer edges fringed and nearly white
1028. Imperialis. Finest mixed 1.00
1030. Heddewigii Alba. Pure white...
1032. Heddewigii. Choice mixed 1.75
1039. Lacinlatus. Choice mixed; extra
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HARDY GARDEN, Grass or Spice Pinks. — De- lightful, refreshing spicy odor; should be in every garden where cut flowers are wanted. They make a very nice edging for a hardy
border.
1070. Double Orange. Scarlet
1071. Double White
1072. Double Mixed
1075. Plumarius Single Mixed (Scotch
or Pheasant Eye Pink). A beautiful single variety with fringed edges 2.00
1076. Plumarius Double. Double and semi-double flowers in great quantity
1077. Semperflorens (Everb 1 o o m i n g
Pink). Sweet-scented double, semi- double and single flowers, in beautiful colors
1.50
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Dlanthos (Annual Finks)
Digitalis or Foxglove
DIGITALIS
(Foxglove)
Excellent hardy perennials, producing long clusters of tubular flowers. Splendid for
shrubberies, shady places and borders. Oz. Pkt.
1094. Breck’s Selected Mixed. Giant spikes of
flowers in a splendid variety of color, 4 ft. 1.00 .10
1095. Gloxiniaflora. Mixed, 4 ft 60 .10
1096. Grandiflora. Yellow'. 4 ft 60 .10
1097. Maculata Superba (Ivory Spotted), 3 ft. .75 .10
1098. Purpurea (Common Red Foxglove).
Purple, 3 ft 40 .10
1099. Alba. White, 3 ft 60 .10
1100. Rosea. Pink, 3 ft 75 .10
1101. Monstrosa Superba. Mixed, 3 ft 1.50 .10
1102. Mixed. 3 ft 50 .05
DICTAMNUS (Dittany, or Gas Plant). — An old garden favorite with fragrant, glossy foliage that gives forth an odor like lemon when rubbed in the hands; a great favorite with
bees.
1090. Fraxinella. Purple 50 .10
1091. Fraxinella Alba. White 1.00 .10
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Dtmorphetheca Aurantlaea Hybrids
D1MORPHOTHECA (South African Daisy).
1103. Aurantiaca. A rare and exceedingly
rich flowering annual of easy culture. The plants, which are of neat branching habit, grow from 12 to 15 inches high and produce Marguerite-like blossoms 3 inches in diam- eter. The color, a beautiful deep golden- orange, is rendered more conspicuous by the dark disc in the center
1104. Aurantiaca Hybrids. These new, se- lected hybrids are like the parent, Dimor- photheca Aurantiaca, in habit and growth.
The colors range from white to bluish and pinkish white, sulphur to golden yellow, salmon to rose and other delicate tints.
These hybrids are a valuable addition to the class of plants which may be easily grown from seed
1108. Sinuata. This is a new and distinct variety. The flowers are clear satiny buff with a bluish disc; when fully expanded the under sides of the petals are purplish red.
The light green foliage is obtuse and sinuate.
A novelty of great merit .25
1109. Dimorphotheca, Aurantiaca Hybrida Flora Plena. (For description, see Novelty
page number) .25
DAHLIA. — We offer seed from the finest col- lection in Europe. If the seed is started early in a hot-bed an abundance of flowers will be produced the same season. Dahlias like a rich, deep soil. The roots should be Oz. Pkt.
housed during winter.
975. Cactus. Mixed .25
976. Double Grandiflora. Mixed .25
977. Pompon. Mixed, 2 ft .25
978. Tom Thumb. Mixed, lYz ft .25
979. Double Glory. Flowers vary in size from
1 to 3 inches and resemble Scabiosa .10
980. Monarch. Dark crimson; cross between
a double and cactus; very large, semi-double .10
981. Breck’s Single Perfection. Mixed .10
982. Collarette. Single, mixed .20
983. Paeony Flowered. Mixed .20
% oz. Pkt.
.60 .15
DATURA (Trumpet Flower). — Handsome orna- mental annuals with large trumpet-shaped flowers. 2 to 3 ft. In large clumps or bor- ders of shrubbery these produce an excel- lent effect. They do well on light sandy soil. Oz. Pkt.
990. Cornucopia. White, mottled with royal
purple 1.00 .10
991. Golden Queen. Yellow 1.00 .10
992. Humilis. Double, yellow .60 .10
994. Annual Mixed 50 .10
1105. DODECATHEON MEADIA (Cow-slip).—
An old-fashioned perennial with drooping,
purple flowers, 1 ft .1#
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). — A rapid-grow- ing, hardy annual climber with white or purple flowers which are followed by orna-
mental seed pods.
1110. Lablab. Purple, 10 ft 25 .05
1111. Alba. White, 10 ft 25 .05
1112. Mixed. 10 ft 25 .05
DRACAENA. — Beautiful ornamental foliage plants, useful for greenhouse and sub-trop- ical decoration; their graceful habit also makes them splendid bedding plants for lawns. Indivisa has narrow, green leaves. The under side of the midrib of Veitchii is a deep red.
1120. Australis. Green .1®
1121. Indivisa. Green 1.50 .10
1122. Veitchii. Red and green .1®
1125. ECHINACEA PURPUREA.— A free-flow- ering perennial with large reddish-purple
flowers, 3 ft .10
1130. ECHINOCYSTIS LOBATA (Wild Cucum- ber).— Rapid growing vine with bright green foliage and clusters of white flowers. One of the best annual climbers for covering old fences, trellises, etc. Soak the seed in water
for 20 hours before sowing 25 .05
1135. ECHINOPS RITRO (Globe Thistle).—
Magnificent perennial with large thistle-like
heads of light blue flowers, 3 ft .10
1145. EDELWEISS ALPINUM (Leontopodium Alpinum). — A hardy perennial plant from the Swiss Alps; star-shaped white flowers,
6 inches .25
1160. EREMURUS ROBUSTUS.— A stately plant with long spikes of soft flesh pink
flowers, 8 ft .25
1165. ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE.— Resembles Pampas grass; graceful plumes, and varie- gated foliage . 40 .05
1170. ERIGERON AURANTIACUS. — An excel- lent hardy perennial, producing orange flow- ers on stocky stems .10
1175. ERYNGIUM AMETHYSTINUM.— Hand-
some ornamental hardy perennials, with beautiful thistle-like heads of azure blue, very finely cut foliage; excellent for winter bouquets .10
1176. ERYNGIUM Giganteum (Sea Holly).—
Handsome species with small round flower
heads of pale blue. % oz. .25 .10
1205. EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Gum Tree).
A graceful greenhouse plant of very rapid
growth; bluish foliage.... .10
EULALIA. — Beautiful ornamental grasses hav- ing long graceful leaves and plume-like spikes of red-brown flowers; excellent for growing in clumps. Hardy perennials, 6 ft.
1215. Japonica .10
1216. Zebrina .10
1220. EUPATORIUM FRASERI. — A graceful
perennial bearing clusters of white flowers,
2 ft 1.00 .10
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Eschscholtzia
ESCHSCMOLTZIA
(California Poppy)
Large showy flowers in shades of yellow, orange, rose and white. The foliage is blu- ish green and very attractive. For a display in beds and borders as well as for cutting, these flowers are very satisfactory. The plants are fairly hardy and seed may be sown quite early where wanted to bloom.
Hardy annual. Oz. Pkt.
1184. Erecta Crocea. Very fine double, large orange flowers, very like a Marechal Neil
Rose 1.00 .15
1185. Erecta Compacta (Dainty Queen). Pale
pink, lovely delicate shade...: 1.00 .15
1186. Erecta Diana. Rosy white petals, beau- tifully fluted, delicate and attractive 1.00 .15
1187. Erecta Compacta (Mandarin). Rich, deep orange, shaded crimson; fine compact
habit 1.00 .10
1188. Californica Aiba. Pure white 3® .05
1190. Californica (Golden West). An im- proved strain of Californica yellow; orange
centre, 1 ft........... 40 .05
1191. Californica. Rose cardinal.. 60 .05
1192. Fine Mixed. 1 ft 30 .05
1195. Breck’s Giant. Mixed 1.00 .1®
1198. Double. Choice mixed, including all the
new and beautiful shades 1.00 .10
EUPHORBIA.
1225. Heterophylla. Glossy-green leaves, turning a brilliant orange scarlet about the
middle of summer.... .1®
1226. Variegata (Snow on the Mountains).
Fine for bordering, with its clusters of white flowers and foliage variegated green and
white .05
1240. FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA.— A fra- grant bulbous plant, extremely useful for cut flowers. Tender perennial, white, 2 ft.. .15
FUCHSIA. — A handsome bushy plant with numerous bell-shaped flowers. Tender per-
ennial. Oz. Pkt.
1245. Hybrida. Singled, mixed .50
1246. Hybrida. Double, mixed .50
FUNKIA. — An excellent border plant with large leaves and clusters of fragrant flowers borne on spikes well above the foliage.
Hardy perennial. 2 ft.
1250. Alba. White Plaintain Lily .10
1251. Coerulea. Blue 60 .10
GAILLARDTA
(Blanket Flower)
A genus of most beautiful plants bearing many brilliantly colored flowers. The per- ennial varieties have many daisy-like blos- soms, mostly in the yellow shades with dark centres. The annual varieties are very showy and are well adapted for garden dec- oration and cutting. 1%. ft.
Annual Varieties
1253. Lorenziana (“The Bride”). Double white 80 .05
1255. Lorenziana. Double mixed. 50 .05
1256. Amblydon. Single deep red .05
1257. Single. Mixed 30 .05
1259. Breck’s Superb Strain. Single mixed.. .50 .10
Perennial Varieties
1264. Grandiflora Maxima. Yellow 1.00 .10
1265. Grandiflora Hybrida. Yellow and red.. 1.00 .10
1266. Grandiflora Superba. Yellow and red.. 1.25 .10
GALEGA. — Ornamental plants, with spikes of
pea-shaped flowers; suitable for borders or cutting. Hardy Perennial, 2% ft.
1275. Officinalis. Blue 40 .05
1276. Officinalis Alba. Pure white 60 .10
1280. GAURA LINDHEIMERI. — A gracefully branching plant bearing long spikes of white, rose-tinted flowers; blooms from seed the first season. Hardy perennial, white and red, 3 ft 50 .05
1285. GENISTA CANAR1ENS1S. — A pretty,
branching plant bearing clusters of bright yellow, pea-shaped flowers. Tender peren- nial, yellow, 2 ft 1.00 .10
GENT1ANA. — A dwarf growing, native peren- nial with very bright blue or yellow flowers.
1290. Acaulis (Blue Gentian). % ft 2.50 .10
1291. Cruciata. Light blue, 1 ft 2.50 .10
1292. Lutea (Giant Gentian). Yellow, 3 ft... .10
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1295. GERARBIA HYBRIDA— A free-flower- ing plant, bearing spikes of yellow and pur- ple flowers. Must be given protection in the winter. Mixed, half-hardy perennial, 1 ft.. .10
GILIA. — Old-fashioned hardy annuals suitable for borders and rock work. They bloom pro- fusely throughout the season and thrive in almost any situation. 1 ft.
1316. Tricolor. White, lilac and purple 30 .05
GODETIA
GERANIUM. — Elegant greenhouse plants hav- ing an immense variety of single and double flowers. Invaluable for bouquets and decora- tive purposes. Tender perennial. 2 ft.
2290. Apple Scented. Pink
2292. Double Scarlet
2294. Ivy Leaved. Mixed
2296. Zonale. Single, mixed
2298. Show Pelargoniums. Mixed
Oz.
Pkt.
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Gloxinia, Avalanche
GLOXINIA
The Gloxinias are a magnificent race of sum- er-flowering plants. Their rich velvety green leaves and graceful tubular flowers make them invaluable for greenhouse and
conservatory decoration. Pkt
1326. Avalanche. Pure white .50
1329. Brilliant. Crimson .50
1330. Defiance. Scarlet .50
1331. Goliath. Purple .50
1332. Hetherset Hybrids. Mixed colors .50
1335. Breck’s Giant Hybrids. Mixed. A mag- nificent strain saved from the newest and best sorts; the flowers are immense, of perfect form and beautiful colors. Hand- some foliage .50
GEKBERA (Transvaal Daisy). — A handsome plant with large daisy-like flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, on 12 to 18 inch stems. Un- surpassed as cut flowers on account of their splendid lasting qualities. They are easily grown from seed and will flow’er the first year. Half-hardy perennial, 1% ft.
1300. Jamesoni Gigantea. Scarlet .20
1301. Hybrida. Mixed colors. A much im- proved strain of Jamesoni. The colors, which are exquisitely delicate and rich, in- clude salmon, yellow, orange, rose, cerise, white, violet, and ruby-red. The beautiful long-stemmed flowers are excellent for bou- quets. They last for a long time after cut- ting. When sowing it is advisable to plant each seed with the pointed end projecting just above the surface of the soil. 3 pkts.
for "$1.00 .35
GEUM. — Fine herbaceous plants, well adapted for the hardy border. They produce an abundance of flowers suitable for cutting.
1% ft. Oz. Pkt.
1304. Geum, FI. PI. (Mrs. Bradshaw). Very large double flowers of the brightest scarlet
color; an excellent variety .25
1305. Coccineum, FI. PI. Double scarlet .10
1306. Japonicum Atrosanguineum. Double
crimson .20
1308. Finest Mixed 1.25 .10
Magnificent hardy annuals, producing numer- ous delicately-colored flowers; especially attractive when grown in masses. 1 ft.
1339. Schamini, FI. PI. Double rose. Long sprays of large double Clarkia-like rose colored flowers. Very effective for bedding or cut bloom; if cut as soon as buds are fully developed it will last a long time in
water. 2 ft 1.00 .10
1340. Crimson Glow. Dazzling crimson 2.00 .10
1342. Duchess of Albany. White 1.00 .10
1343. Gloriosa. Red 1.00 .10
1344. Lady Albemarle. Crimson 60 .10
1345. The Bride. White and crimson 40 .10
1346. Breck’s Snowflake. White 1.00 .10
1347. Yellow Queen. Yellow 60 .10
1348. Mixed 80 .05
Godetia
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GLOBE AMARANTH
(Gomphrena)
These are old favorites for winter bouquets, formerly called “Bachelor Buttons.” The flowers are globular in form, of delicate colors, and retain their beauty for years. They should be grown in good rich loam.
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1357. |
Globosa Rosea. Rose |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1358. |
Globosa Striata. Striped |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1359. |
Globosa Violacea. Violet |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1360. 1365. |
Globosa Mixed Globosa Nana Compacta Rubra. Red, |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1 ft. 1366. |
Globosa Nana Compacta Alba. White, |
.50 |
.05 |
|
1 ft |
.50 |
.05 |
GOURDS
(Ornamental)
Quick-growing, interesting annual climbers,
useful for covering arbors, walls or fences. Ornamental foliage, with fruit in many pecu- liar shapes.
|
920. |
Acatangulus (Rag, or Dish-cloth Gourd). |
1.00 |
.10 |
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930. |
Angora. White spotted fruit |
1.00 |
.10 |
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931. |
Apple-shaped. Small fruit |
1.00 |
.10 |
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932. |
Bottle-shaped. Ornamental and curious. |
1.00 |
.10 |
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933. |
Dipper-shaped. Used as dippers by |
the |
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natives in tropical countries |
1.00 |
.10 |
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934. |
Egg-shaped. White nest-egg |
1.00 |
.10 |
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921. |
Erinaceous ( Hedge-Hog Gourd) |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
|
922. |
Flexuosus (Snake Cucumber) |
1.00 |
.10 |
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|
935. |
Gooseberry-shaped. Small and very |
odd |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
936. |
Hercules’ Club. Long white |
1.00 |
.10 |
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|
937. |
Lemon-shaped |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
|
938. |
Orange-shaped |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
|
939. |
Pear-shaped |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
|
940. |
Sugar Trough. LTsed as water holders. . |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
|
941. |
Mixed |
.50 |
.10 |
|
|
1370. |
GRASSES (Ornamental). — Mixed. |
This |
mixture contains all the most beautiful and desirable annual varieties of ornamental grasses. They are excellent plants for growing in groups on the lawn, along bor- ders, and in mixed flower beds 49 .95
1875. GREVILLEA ROBUSTA (Silk Oak).—
Fern-like foliage. A fine decorative plant for house and greenhouse; it may be easily grown from seed. 4 ft 1.59 .10
GYNERIUM (Pampas Grass). — Stately, hardy grasses, with long, graceful foliage topped by silvery plumes which often reach a height of 14 ft. Require protection in win- ter.
1380. Argenteum. Gray .10
1381. Jubatum. Gray. More slender than the
preceding .10 j
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). — Bushy, free- blooming plants, producing great numbers of small white flowers in loose, graceful panicles. They are especially valuable in making up bouquets.
Hardy Annuals
|
1382. |
Breck's Giant White. |
Pure white |
.50 |
.10 |
|
1386. |
Elegans Alba. White, |
1 ft |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1387. |
Elegans Rosea. Rose, |
1 ft |
.30 |
.05 |
|
1388. |
M oralis. Red, 1% ft, Perennial |
Varieties |
1.00 |
.05 |
|
1385. 1389. |
Cerastioides. White, % ft Panicnlata (Compacta Improved). White, |
.10 |
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2 ft. |
.60 |
.05 |
HELENIUM (Sneezewort). — Showy hardy per- ennials bearing large, daisy-like, golden yel- low flowers. Valuable for cutting.
1400. Hoopesii. Orange, yellow, 4 ft .10
1401. Bigelowii. Yellow, 4 ft .10
1402. Autumnale Superbum. Yellow, 4 ft.... .10
Helichrysum
1405. HELIANTHEMUM ALPESTRE (Sun Oz. Pkt Rose). Dwarf plant with narrow deep green foliage and bright yellow flowers.
Suitable for rock work or edgings on account
of its trailing habit. Hardy perennial .10
HELICHRYSUM. — The best known of all the everlastings. The bright colored flowers are of large size. They should be gathered when partially unfolded and suspended with their heads downward in a cool place. They pre-
fer a rich loamy soil. 1 to 2 ft.
1440. Bracteatum. Yellow 40 .05
1441. Album. White 40 .05
1442. Fireball Monstrosum. Crimson 1.25 .10
1443. Monstrosum Album, FI. PI. Double
white 1.25 .10
1444. Monstrosum Luteum, FI. PL Double
yellow 1.25 .10
1445. Monstrosum Purpureum, FI. PL Double
purple 1.25 .10
1446. Monstrosum Roseum, FI. Pl. Double
rose 1.25 .10
1447. Monstrosum Double. Mixed 1.00 .05
1448. Nanum, FI. PI. Mixed 1.00 .05
HELIOPSIS. — Pretty branching perennial plants with numerous large yellow blossoms, resembling sunflowers. Fine for cutting; blooms all summer. 3 to 4 ft.
1455. Laevis. Orange, yellow .10
1456. Pitcheriana. Yellow .10
HELIOTROPE (Heliotropium). — Greenhouse
shrub having oval-shaped green leaves and heads of small fragrant flowers that com- pletely cover the plant. They are splendid bedding and pot plants.
1460. Chieftain. Deep purple, 2 ft .15
1461. Snowball. White, 2 ft .10
1462. Giant Hybrids. Mixed, 2 ft .10
HESPERIS (Sweet Rocket). — Old garden favor- ites, having splendid clusters of fragrant
purple and white flowers useful for cutting.
Hardy perennial, 2% ft.
|
1475. |
Mixed . . . . |
50 |
.05 |
|
|
1476. |
Matronalis. |
Purple |
50 |
.05 |
|
1477. |
Matronalis |
Alba. White. |
50 |
.05 |
1480. HEUCHERA SANGUINEA (Coral Bells).
A very desirable herbaceous perennial, blooming from spring until late in the fall.
Small, red, bell-shaped flowers borne in loose panicles on stout stems well above the tufts of heart-shaped leaves; splendid for rock-work. 2 ft .20
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HIBISCUS
(Mallow)
Vigorous growing plants, producing handsome flowers, often 6 inches across. Fine for mixed beds and borders.
|
1485. |
Annual Varieties Africanus (African Rose). Yellow and |
Oz. |
Pkt. |
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brown, 5 ft |
.50 |
.10 |
|
|
1488. |
Crimson Eye. White and crimson, 5 ft. Perennial Varieties |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
1484. |
Moscheutos Roseus. Pink, 5 ft |
.75 |
.10 |
|
1486. |
Moscheutos Alba. White, 5 ft |
.75 |
.10 |
|
1487. Palustris Roseus. Rose, 4 ft HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose).- — Hardy per- |
2.00 |
.10 |
ennial plants that can be easily forced under glass and made to bloom at any desired time during the winter. They have large divided leaves and cup-shaped flowers about 2Ms inches across.
1470. Niger. White, 1 ft .10
1471. New Hybrids. Mixed, 1 ft .20
Hollyhock, Brock’s Silver Medal
HOLLYHOCK
(Althaea Rosea)
All selected English Grown
) Breck’s Silver Medal strain of seed is superior to any in vigor of growth, texture, quantity and range of color.
Although Hollyhocks are perennials, young plants produce larger flowers and fresher colors than old ones, therefore we recom- mend the sowing of seed every year. Plants will flower the same year from seed sown in the greenhouse in January and grown on in pots until time for setting outdoors. Sow- ings can also be made from May to August for the following year’s flowering; when the plants are large enough, transplant to a rich, cool soil, giving each at least a foot of space for growth. The permanent border or loca- tion in which they are set should be dug deep and well manured. Abundance of water should be supplied throughout the entire season of growth.
| 1499. Breck’s Special Selected Strain. This is a selected strain of Single, Double and Fringed varieties, with a great range of the % oz. Pkt.
most beautiful colors Oz. 2.00 .60 .10
1500. Chafer’s Double. Apple blossom.. 2.00 .60 .19
1501. — —Blush white 2.00 .60 .10
1502. — - — Canary yellow 2.00 .60 .10
1503. — - — Carmine 2.00 .60 .10
1504. Crimson 2.00 .60 .10
1505. Lemon yellow ,.. 2.00 .60 .10
1506. Dark maroon 2.00 .60 .10
1507. -Pink 2.00 .60 .10
1508. Rose 2.00 .60 .10
1509. Salmon pink 2.00 .60 .10
1510. Newport Pink. Double flowers of
a beautiful pure pink .15
1511. Violet purple 2.00 .60 .10
1512. Pure white 2.00 .60 .10
1513. — — Yellow, dark ground 2.00 .60 .10
1515. Breck’s Silver Medal. Mixed. Very choice, contains every desirable color,
6 ft. 2.50 .75 .10
1516. Chafer’s Double. Mixed.. 2.00 .60 .10
1 1517. Double. Mixed 1.75 HI .It
Oz. Pkt.
1518. Single. Mixed 1.00 .10
Collection, 12 distinct colors, $1.00.
1519. Allegheny. Mixed. Semi-double, fringed
flowers 1.50 .10
1495. Double. Annual, mixed 1.50 .10
1525. HORDEUM JUBATUM.— Gray. 2 ft.
Squirrel Tail Grass. Annual .10
1530. HUMEA ELEGANS. — A fragrant, grass- like plant, popular on account of its beauti- ful drooping foliage. Perennial. Red, 4 to 6 inches .20
HUMULUS (Hop). — Popular climbing vines having dense luxuriant foliage, valuable for
covering trellises and verandas.
Annual Varieties
1535. Japonica. Green foiiage, 20 ft 50 .05
1536. Variegata. Variegated foliage, 20 ft.. .80 .10
Perennial Variety
1537. Lupulus (Common Hop). 25 ft .15
1200. HUNNEMANNIA FUMARLEFOLIA
(Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). — This is the best poppy for cutting as it remains in good condition for several days. Seed for July flowering should be sown early in May. The plants, which grow about 2 ft. high, produce large golden-yellow, poppv-like flowers un- til late fall. The foliage is a fine glaucous
green 1.25 .10
1540. HYPERICUM ELEGANS (St. John’s Wort). — A pretty yellow-flowered perennial which succeeds best in a light warm soil.
1 ft AO
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IMPATIENS. — A fine, bushy, greenhouse plant bearing many brilliant single flowers throughout the season. Blooms almost con- tinuously. Perennial.
1555. Sultani (Perennial Balsam). Scarlet,
1556. Hybrids. Mixed
1560. INCARVILLEA DELAVAYI.— A hand- some plant with long green leaves and strong stalks bearing large Gloxinia-like flowers. Hardy perennial. Rose, 214 ft
1585. IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japanese Iris). — This variety is now extensively grown in the hardy garden. They bloom the second year from seed. If you wish quick results, it will be necessary to buy the plants, of which we have an excellent strain. Hardy perennial, mixed
1565. INULA ENSIFOLIA. — A common peren- nial bearing many aster-like blossoms; use- ful for rock-work. Yellow, 114 ft
1636. KENILWORTH IVY (Linaria Cymbal- aria). — A creeping, ivy-like plant which bears small but very pretty blue flowers with yellow throat. Splendid for hanging baskets
1590. KOCHIA TRICHOPHYLLA (Mexican Firebush, or Summer Cypress). — A bushy annual which in summer might easily be taken for an evergreen of the Irish Juniper type when viewed from a distance. The plant turns a deep red in autumn. 3 ft. Kochia Trichophylla (Mexican Firebush) i£ 0z. .20
Oz. Pkt.
.10
.10
.20
1.00 .10
.10
2.50 .10
.10
IPOMAEA
Popular rapid-growing climbers, remarkable for their showy flowers of pink, white, blue and scarlet colors. They are excellent vines for covering arbors, trellis, etc., their lux- uriant foliage combined with their fragrant
flowers forming a beautiful dense screen. Oz.
1570. Bona Nox (Evening Glory). White 50
1571. Coccinea (Star Ipomaea). Scarlet 30
1572. Heavenly Blue. Blue 1.00
1573. Hederacea Superba (Ivy Leaved). Blue. .30
1574. Limbata Elegantissima. Blue and
white 30
1575. Mexicana Grandiflora Alba (Moon Flower). Large white flowers, 5 to 6 inches
in diameter 1.00
1576. Noctiflora. White 1.00
1577. Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory).
Rose colored flowers 1.00
1581. Hybrida (Cardinal Climber). Scarlet. Considered the most beautiful and distinct type of annual climber introduced in many years. Strong and rapid grower, attaining the height of 30 feet or more with attrac- tive foliage covered with a blaze of bright cardinal red flowers from July till frost, which are 1% inches in diameter, borne in clusters of 7 or 8. It delights in a warm sunny location and good soil. Sow seed in- doors in April and transplant outdoors when danger from frost is past, or sow seed outdoors about May 15th where plants are wanted to bloom.
2565. KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergi- ana). — A remarkably fast growing vine with large green leaves and clusters of pea- . shaped flowers. When well established it will grow from 40 to 60 feet in a season. The plant dies back to the ground in the winter.
Hardy perennial 1.50 .1#
Pkt.
.10
.05
.10
.05
.05
.10
.10
.10
.25
LARKSPUR
Annual Varieties
j One of the best hardy annuals lasting a long time in flower. In order to have blossoms from July until frost the seeds should be sown in the open as early as possible, exceptionally good for cutting.
BRECK’S GIANT STOCK-FLOWERED.— This is the finest strain of Larkspur we can procure,
3800. Rosy Scarlet. Very striking color 1.56 .15
3803. Lilac 1.00 .10
3804. Flesh Pink 1.00 .10
3805. White 1.00 .10
3806. Dark Rose 1.00 .10
3807. Dark Red 1.00 .10
3808. Dark Blue 1.00 .10
3809. Mixed, from named varieties 1.00 .10
998. Azure Fairy. Cambridge blue. (For de- scription see Novelty page) .25
999. Blue Butterfly. Lovely salvia blue, bushy
form. Free-flowering, fine bedding plant,
1 ft 14 oz. .60 .25
1002. Dwarf Double Rocket. Mixed, 1 ft 50 .05
1003. Tall Double Rocket. Mixed, 214 ft 50 .10
1004. Emperor. Mixed, 114 ft 1.00 .10
1005. Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Mixed, 2 ft. .60 .10
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1593. LAGURUS OVATUS (Hare’s Tail).— Oz. Pkt.
Very ornamental, 2 ft 46 .05
1595. LANTANA HYBRIDS.— New dwarf com- pact bedding. Vigorous, free-blooming plants suitable for bedding-out purposes and pot culture. Tender perennial, mixed 2.06 .10
LATHYRUS (Perennial Pea). — One of the hardiest and most easily cultivated climb- ing perennials, thriving almost anywhere. Well adapted for covering rough, unsightly,
stony places.
1600. Latifolius Albus. White 80 .10
1601. Latifolius (Pink Beauty). Pink 80 .10
1602. Latifolius, Splendens. Red 60 .10
1603. Latifolius Mixed 50 .10
LAVENDER (Lavendula). — An old garden fa- vorite valued for its sweet-scented leaves
and flowers.
1605. Vera. Blue, 1% ft 50 .10
1606. Spica (Sweet Lavender). Blue, 2 ft 50 .10
LAVATERA. — Plants of very easy culture, pro- ducing large showy flowers that resemble single Hollyhocks. Hardy annual, 3 ft.
1610. Arborea Variegata. Red 1.50 .10
1609. Trimestris, Rosea Splendens. Rose .15
1611. Trimestris, Alba. White 30 .10
1612. Trimestris, Red 35 .10
1613. Trimestris, Mixed 30 .05
LEPTOSYNE. — Attractive plants somewhat re- sembling the coreopsis, having bright-yellow flowers; useful for cutting. Half-hardy an-
nual, 2 ft.
1620. Maritima. Yellow 1.5# .10
1621. Stillmani. Yellow 1.56 .10
LIATRIS. — Desirable perennial, having densely- flowered spikes of purple flowers. Fine for dry soils.
1625. Pyenostachia (Kansas Gay Feather).
Rose purple, 3 ft .10
1626. Spicata (Blazing Star). Purple, 1% ft.. 3.00 .10
LIMNANTHES. — Dwarf hardy annual bearing small, fragrant yellow and white flowers; splendid for bees. Thrives in damp, shady places. 1 ft.
1630. Douglasii. White and yellow 30 .05
1631. Mixed ' 30 .05
LINARIA (Toad Flax). — Plants having long
spikes of Snapdragon-shaped flowers and narrow green leaves Hardy annual, 1 ft.
1635. Alba. White 1.00 .05
1637. Maroccana. Purple 60 .05
1638. Maroccana Hybrids. Mixed 40 .05
LINUM (Flax). — Very handsome plants for the border or rock garden. The perennial varie- ties will bloom from seed the first year if started early.
Annual Sorts
1648. Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax).
1% ft 30 .05
1649. Grandiflorum Luteum. Yellow, 1% ft.. 2.00 .10
Perennial Varieties
1645. Perenne Album. White, 1% ft 40 .05
1644. Perenne Blue. 1% ft 40 .05
1647. Perenne Roseum. Pink, 1% ft 50 .10
1646. Flavum (Golden Flax). Yellow, 1 ft... .10
1650. Perennial Sorts. Mixed, 1 ft .50 .05
1680. LOTUS JACOB/EUS. — An interesting
greenhouse plant having a small pea-shaped flower more nearly black than any flower
known. Tender annual, 1 ft .10
1685. L UNARIA BIENNIS (Honesty).— Inter- esting plants with showy purple flowers and transparent, sifvery seed-pods, which are very ornamental, and much used for winter bouquets. Hardy biennial. 2 ft .10
LOBELIA
A group of plants valuable for bedding pur- poses on account of their compact growth and profusion of flowers; they are also use- ful for pot culture, hanging-baskets, etc.; continuous bloomers from June to Novem-
ber. Vi oz. Pkt.
J 1655. Crystal Palace Compacta. Beautiful Vic- toria Blue. The finest variety for bedding.
4 inches 1.00 .15
j 1658. Azure Blue. A very compact variety,
sky blue, 6 inches 50 .10
1659. Erecta. Dark blue, of upright growth,
9 inches 75 .10
j 1664. Prima Donna. Free-flowering, crimson,
6 inches 75 .10
1666. White Gem. Pure white, 4 inches 75 .15
j 1667. Royal Purple. A compact variety with deep blue flowers and distinct white eye, 6
j inches 1.00 .15
Trailing Varieties Oz. Pkt.
1662. Gracilis. Dark blue, spreading habit and free-flowering, most suitable for vases,
hanging-baskets, etc <. 1.00 .10
1668. Speciosa. Dark blue, spreading habit.. 1.50 .10
Perennial Varieties
1670. Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native
variety with spikes of brilliant flowers ; suc- ceeds best in rather moist situations, 2 ft... .25
1671. Syphylitica. Pale blue, a splendid var- iety for shady positions, 2 ft .25
LUPINUS (Lupins).— Splendid free-flowering plants with long graceful spikes of pea- shaped flowers; valuable for mixed borders
and beds, also good for cutting.
Annual Varieties
1690. Cruickshankii. Blue yellow 40 .05
1691. Hartwegii. Blue 40 .05
1692. Hartwegii. Rose 40 .05
1693. Hartwegii. White 40 .05
1695. Breck’s Selected Light Pink 50 .10
1697. Annual Mixed 40 .05
Perennial Varieties
1700. Arboreus (Snow Queen). Large pure white flowers, 3 ft Vi oz. .40 .10
1704. Polyphyllus. Blue 30 .05
j 1705. Polyphyllus. WTiite 40 .05
| 1706. Polyphyllus Roseus. Very pretty rose
shade 2.00 .15
! 1707. Polyphyllus. Mixed 30 .05
LYCHNIS. — Very striking perennials having many brilliantly colored flowers borne on long stems. Splendid for cutting.
1710. Chalcedonica (Jerusalem Cross). Scar- let, 2 ft 50 .05
1711. Chalcedonica Alba. White, 2 ft 75 .16
1712. Chalcedonica Mixed. 2 ft 50 .05
1715. Fulgens. Scarlet, 1 ft Vi oz. 1.00 .15
1716. Haageana Hybrida. Mixed, 1 ft 3.00 .15
1717. Viscaria Splendens. Red, 1 ft 80 .05
j 1718. Flos Cuculis (Ragged Robbin). Pink,
2 ft 3.00 .10
1720. LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPERBUM (Loose Strife). — A fine autumn-flowering perennial with magnificent spikes of rosy- purple flowers 75 .16
1725. LYSIMACHIA (Creeping Jenny).- — Yel- low. An old-fashioned, creeping plant good for carpeting the ground in shady places where grass will not grow. Also useful for
rustic baskets and hanging pots .10
MALOPE.- — Very free-blooming hardy annuals bearing large showy flowers. 2 ft.
j 1912. Grandiflora. White 30 .05
1913. Grandiflora. Crimson 30 .05
| 1914. Grandiflora. Pink 30 .05
1915. Grandiflora. Mixed 30 .05
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Breck’s Sunburst Marigold
MARIGOLD
(Tagetes)
For adding shades of yellow to the garden effect in late summer and autumn the Afri- can and French Marigolds are unsurpassed.
They make nice beds when grown together, the Dwarf French sorts being used for edging; both sorts are also very desirable for borders or for brightening up any bare or colorless spots. Sowings should not be made outdoors until danger from frost is passed.
Double African Varieties Oz. Pkt.
2950, Breck’s Perfection Strain (“Sunburst”).
Lemon yellow. Clear lemon yellow flowers of a perfectly globular form, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, 2 ft 14 oz. 1.00 .15
2952. Breck’s Perfection Strain (“Sunburst”). Orange yellow. Deep orange yellow of per- fect form, 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 2 ft.
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14 oz. 1.00 |
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2954. |
Breck’s Scotch Prize. Lemon |
1.00 |
.10 |
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2956. |
Breck’s Scotch Prize. Orange |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
2960. |
Breck’s Eldorado |
1.00 |
.10 |
|
2958. |
Breck’s Scotch Prize. Mixed Collection of 6 distinct varieties, 25c. Double French Varieties |
.75 |
.05 |
|
2968. |
Breck’s Tall Choice Mixed |
.40 |
.05 |
|
2972. |
Breck’s Dwarf Choice Mixed |
.40 |
.05 |
|
2974. |
Striped Brown and Yellow |
1.50 |
.05 |
|
2976. |
Purple, Gold Striped |
1.00 |
.05 |
|
2978. |
Gold-edged Collection of 6 varieties, 25c. Collection of 12 varieties, 40c. |
1.00 |
.05 |
Single Varieties
2962. Breck’s Pride of the Garden. Very free- blooming, dwarf and compact, throwing the
|
flower well to the |
surface. ................ |
1.00 |
.10 |
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2986. |
Signata Pumila. |
Brown yellow, 1 ft . . . |
.80 |
.05 |
|
2988. |
Signata Pumila. |
Golden King, 1 ft. . . . |
.80 |
.05 |
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2990. |
Signata Pumila. |
Cloth of Gold, 9 in.. |
2.00 |
.10 |
MALVA, or MALLOW. — Hardy perennials. Large, showy flowers growing well in almost
any good garden soil, and blooming all summer. Oz. Pkt.
1924. Alcea (Hollyhock Mallow). Rose, 3 ft.. .10
1926. Moschata (Musk Mallow). Rose-col- ored, 2 ft 1.50 .10
1928. Moschata Alba. White, 2 ft 1.50 .10
MIGNONETTE
(Reseda Odorata)
Well known, fragrant favorites, delightful for working into bouquets. For winter flower- ing seed should be sown in July or August.
All the sorts we offer are very fine, but especial attention is called to Breck’s Pride of the Market and Breck’s Colossal as being particularly good and the most desirable for pot culture. A succession of bloom during both summer and winter may be had by re- peated sowings. Oz. Pkt.
1991. Breck’s Pride of the Market. — This year we have secured what we believe is the best strain of forcing mignonette ever developed.
The seed we offer is grown under glass, and will produce enormous spikes of reddish-
green, deliciously fragrant flowers .50
1990. Breck’s Colossal. Reddish-green 6.00 .25
1992. Odorata Grandiflora. 1 ft.
Sweet-Scented 14 lb. .75 .25 .05
1994. Allen’s Defiance. Red, IV2 ft 1.00 .10
1995. Bismarck, Machet type, reddish col- ored flowers 1.00 .10
1997. Breck’s Selected Giant Machet.. Red.... 1.00 .10
1998. Crimson Giant, or Queen. Red 1.00 .10
2000. Golden Machet. Yellow 2.00 .10
2002. Golden Queen. Yellow 1.00 .10
2004. Goliath. Bright red, very large, 2 ft... 3.00 .10
2005. Miles’ Spiral. White, lVz ft 50 .10
2007. Parson’s White 2.50 .10
2008. Victoria. Red 2. 00 .10
2009. White Prize. White 2.50 .10
2010. Yellow Prince. Yellow .10
1935. MARTYNIA. — A stately branching an- nual with heart-shaped leaves and showy flowers 2 inches or more across. They are usually of a lilac, yellow or purple color, beautifully marked and spotted. Mixed, 2 ft. .60 .05
Breck's Colossal Sweet Mignonette
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2920. MATHIOLA B 1 C O R N I S ( Evening- Scented Stock). — A desirable annual exhaling a delicate perfume in the evening. Flowers are closed during the day. Rosy lilac, 1% ft. MATRICARIA (Double Feverfew). — Very free- flowering hardy annuals, desirable as border plant, having very fine-cut foliage and large heads of flowers. 1 to 1% ft.
1940. Capensis. White
1942. Exima (Golden Ball). Yellow
1944. Snowball. White
1946. Grandiflora. White
MAURANDYA. — Magnificent, tender climbing perennial having many showy trumpet- shaped flowers. Flowers from seed the first season. »
1973. Mixed. 10 ft
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. — -Dwarf annuals well adapted for hot situations; very effective for edging and carpet bedding.
1980. Crystallinum (Ice Plant). White, trail- ing, has peculiar glistening foliage
1982. Tricolor (Dew Plant). Rose
1984. Tricolor, Alba. White
1986. Choice Mixed
2015. MIMOSA PUDICA (Sensitive Plant).— A tender annual, the leaves , of which have a peculiar habit of closing up if touched or
shaken. Flowers pink. 1 ft
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower). — A genus of hand- some, profuse-flowering plants, with singu- larly shaped and brilliant colored flowers. Seed should be sown early indoors.
2020. Cardinalis. Scarlet, tender perennial,
1% ft
2022. Moschatus Compacta (Musk). Yellow, Y2 ft. The well-known scented variety of musk. Very fine in hanging baskets; tender annual
Oz. Pkt. .40 .05
.60 .05
.15
1.00 .10 .75 .05
2.00 .10
.10
1.00 .10 1.00 .10 .75 .05
.60 .05
2.00 .10
.10
MIRABILIS
MIRABILIS JALAPA (Marvel of Peru, or Four O’Clock). — A bushy rapid-growing plant bearing clusters of long tube-shaped flowers which do not open until late in the after- noon. Splendid for beds and borders. Hardy
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Lb. |
% lb. |
Oz. |
Pkt. |
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2025. |
Fine Mixed |
1.00 |
.35 |
.15 |
.05 |
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2027. |
Longiflora Alba. White |
.30 |
.05 |
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|
2029. |
Variegated Leaved. Mixed.. |
.30 |
.05 |
Collection, 8 varieties, 30c.
Nicotians
Myosotis (Forget-me-not)
2035. MOLUCELLA LAEVIS (Shell Flower).— Oz. Pkt.
Of very curious form, easily grown and wor- thy of attention. hA, white and blue, 1 ft.. .10
MOMORDICA. — Handsome climbing vines with inconspicuous flowers but having large, warted, golden-yellow fruits, which, when ripe, split open and display showy, bright red seeds.
2040. Balsaminia (Balsam Apple). Yellow... .50 .05
2042. Charantia (Balsam Pear). Yellow 50 .05
2045. MONARDA DIDYMA (Bee Balm).— An aromatic herb having showy bright red flow- ers. Moist, shady locations are most suit- able. hP, 2 ft .15
MUSA ENSETE
2046. ABYSSINIAN BANANA.— Of all plants available to us for sub-tropical effects, this is the most luxuriant. It grows here from 12 to 15 feet high with leaves 6 to 8 feet in length. Seeds sown in January or February produce good plants for summer bedding.
100 seeds 2.00 .25
MYOSOTIS
(Forget-Me-Not)
Very popular free-flowering plants producing their beautiful star-like flowers in great pro- fusion throughout the summer. They are especially effective when planted in large masses.
2055. Alpestris Alba. White, V2 ft 3.00 .10
2057. Alpestris Coerulea. Blue, % ft 1.50 .10
2058. Alpestris Rosea. Rose, V2 ft 3.00 .10
2059. Stricta Alba. White, % ft 2.00 .10
2060. Stricta Rosea. Rose, 1 ft 2.00 .10
2062. Stricta Coelestina. Blue, 1 ft 2.00 .10
2064. Alpestris Victoria. A beautiful variety
of dwarf bushy habit, bearing a profusion of
large flowers, V2 ft 2.50 .10
2068. Alpestris. Mixed, 1 ft 1.00 .05
2070. Azorica Blue. Double blue, 1 ft .15
2072. Azorica Alba. White, 1 ft .15
2074. Palustris Semperflorens. True Water
Forget-Me-Not. Bright blue, % ft... 4.0® .10
2076. Palustris Semperflorens Alba. White,
y2 ft -15
2078. Tom Thumb. Blue, 14 ft .25
2080. Royal Blue. V2 ft 1.50 .10
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Nasturtiums
NICOTIANA. — The Nicotianas are free-bloom- ing plants producing clusters of brilliantly colored fragrant tube-shaped flowers. Half- hardy annual. Oz. Pkt.
2090. Affinis. Pure white, 3 ft 75
2091. Alata. Pink, 3 ft 50
2093. Atropurpurea Grandiflora. Crimson,
4 ft. 40
2095. Colossea. Pink, 6 ft
2097. Sanderae. Carmine red, 3 ft
Sanderae Hybrids. Collection of 8 var- ieties, 50c.
.05
.10
.10
.25
.10
NEMQPHILA. — Beautiful hardy annuals pro- ducing an abundance of bright bell-shaped flowers all summer. They grow best in moist, partly shaded situations.
2086. Insignis. Blue 30 .05
2085. Mixed .3© .05
NASTURTIUM
(Tropaeolum)
BRECK’S RAINBOW NASTURTIUMS.— A great variety of soft and pleasing colors. The seed we offer is a selected strain and mixed in proper proportions so that our customers may be assured of having all the effective shades of pink, rose, scarlet, crimson, brick, claret, chocolate, brown, garnet, orange, primrose, yellow and white. Seed may be planted, one inch deep, early in April, in any convenient place, and the plants when large enough transplanted to their permanent places.
Dwarf Varieties Oz. Pkt.
3040. Aurora. Yellow veined.: 20 .05
3042. Beauty. Yellow and scarlet 20 .05
3044. Black (King Theodore) 20 .05
3046. Bronze 20 .05
3048. Coerulea Rosea. Peach 20 .05
3050. Crimson 20 .05
3052. Crystal Palace Gem. Spotted 20 .05
3054. Cloth of Gold. Yellow 20 .05
3056. Empress of India. Dark leaved, crim- son 14 lb. .75 .25 .10
3058. Golden King. Yellow 25 .10'
3060. King of Tom Thumbs 20 .05
3062. Lady Bird (Bird Flower). Orange red .20 .05
3064. Pearl. White 20 .05
3066. Ruby King. Carmine 20 .05
3068. Rose 20 .05
3070. Scarlet 20 .05
3072. Spotted 20 .05
3074. Yellow 20 .05
3078. Lilliput. Mixed, % ft 25 .05
3080. Breck’s Rainbow Mixture. From Named
sorts Lb. 2.00 .25 .10*
3082. Choice Varieties Mixed Lb. 1.00 .10 .05
Collection, 12 distinct varieties, 50c.
Tall or Climbing Sorts
3090. Atropurpureum. Dark crimson- 20 .05
3092. Coccineum. Scarlet 20 .05
3094. Coeruleum Roseum. Dark rose 20 .05
3096. Dunnett’s Orange. Orange 20 .05
3098. Edward Otto. Lilac 20 .05
3100. Heinnemanni. Chocolate 20 .05
3102. Hemisphericum. Orange 20 .05
3104. King Theodore. Maroon 20 .05
3106. Luteum. Yellow .20 .05
3108. Moonlight. Pale straw 20 .05
3110. Regelianum. Violet 20 .05
3112. Scheuermanni. Sulphur 20 .05
3114. Scheuermanni Coccineum. Yellow striped .20 .05
3116. Sunlight. Golden yellow..- 20 .05
3118. Vesuvius. Salmon, dark-leaved 20 .05
3124. Rainbow Mixture. From Named Sorts.
Lh. 1.75 .20 .05
3126. Choice Varieties Mixed Lb. 1.25 .15 .05-
Collection, 12 colors, 50c.
LOBB’S NASTURTIUMS (Tropaeolum Lobbla- num). — Are more delicate, smaller in flower and foliage than the others. Excellent for conservatories, hanging baskets, window boxes and house cultivation during winter.
NEMESIA. — Plants of compact growth bearing a profusion of flowers throughout the sum- mer. Hardy annual.
2081. Hybrida (Blue Gem). Blue, 1 ft .25
2083. Strumosa Suttoni. Many beautiful col- ors, lYz ft .15
NIGELLA (Love-in-a-Mist). — An interesting annual with curious double flowers nestling in its feathery, bright green foliage. Hardy annual, 1 ft.
|
2105. |
Miss Jekyll. |
Blue |
75 |
.10 |
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2104. |
Miss Jekyll. |
Pure white, new |
. . . . 1.00 |
.10 |
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2108. |
Mixed |
30 |
.05 |
3130. Tropaeolum Lobbianum. Asa Gray,
white 40 .10'
3132. — (Brilliant). Scarlet 40 .10
3134. — (Crown Prince). Dark red 40 .10-
3136. — (Giant of Battles). Carmine 40 .10
3140. — (Lili Smith). Crimson and scarlet... .40 .10*
3142. — (Lucifer). Dark crimson 40 .10
3144. — (Napoleon III). Striped 40 .10
3146. — (Roi des Noirs). Black 40 .10
3148. —(Spitfire). Scarlet 40 .10
3150. —Yellow 40 .10
3154. —Mixed 40 .10-
Collection, 12 colors, 1.00.
3158. Mme. Gunther’s Hybrids. Mixed 25 .©5
3160. Peregrinum (Canary Bird Flowers).
Yellow 40 .05
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2100. NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. — A Oz. Pkt. handsome plant with showy bell-shaped flowers; useful as a pot-plant or in the open
border. Tender perennial. Lilac, 1 ft 1.00 .05
NYMPH7EA (Water Lily). — Plant seed in March in a cup containing 3 inches of soil and fill up with water; place in a tempera- ture of 70 degrees. When large enough in June move to tubs or pools of water out-
doors. Tender perennial.
2115. Odorata Alba (White Pond Lily) .10
2118. Odorata Rosea (Cape Cod Pink) .25
2120. Zanzibariensis Azurea. Blue .25
2122. Zanzibariensis Rosea. Rose .25
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). — An attrac- tive family of perennials worthy of more general cultivation.
Hardy Perennial Varieties
2132. Fraseri. Yellow, 1% ft .10
2133. Lamarckiana. Yellow, IV2 ft 40 .10
2134. Youngii. A very showy variety with
large bright yellow flowers all the summer. .10
2135. Perennial Varieties Mixed .10
Annual Sorts
2139. Rosea Mexicana. Rose, % ft 1.50 .05
2140. Annual Varieties Mixed 40 .05
2145. OROBUS. — Showy perennials, having
handsome pea-shaped flowers. Mixed .10
OXALIS. — Splendid class of plants with bril- liant colored flowers and dark foliage, suit- able for rock-work, hanging baskets, vases, etc. Half-hardy perennial, V2 ft.
2150. Alba. White .15
2151. Rosea. Rose .15
2152. Tropaeoloides. Yellow .10
2153. Valdiviana. Yellow .10
2155. Mixed .15
PANSY
(Viola Tricolor)
The Pansy is one of our specialties. For size and form of flowers, variety and brilliancy of colors and markings, nothing approaches it. Breck’s Boston Prize is imported by us from the most experienced growers. The flowers are large, wonderful in their color- ing, and unsurpassed by any other mixture.
The English and Scotch Prize Pansies are re- markably fine; they are from the finest collections in these countries.
Our Trimardeau Pansies embrace the cream of that type, and will give perfect satisfaction in every particular.
Pansies delight in a cool, moist soil and a situation that protects them from cutting winds as well as the midday sun. To obtain large flowers early in spring, seed should be sown in July or August and the plants pro- tected with a frame during winter. Spring sown seed does very well, although the flow- ers produced are not so large. Oz. Pkt.
BRECK’S GIANT MATCHLESS 3241. An excellent exhibition strain. Flowers are very large, of great substance with a wide range of the richest colors. A variety unsurpassed for frame culture and does equally as well out doors. $1.00 pkt.
3250. Breck’s Boston Prize. Mixed. Va oz. 2.00 10.00 .25
3252. Breck’s International Prize. Mixed.... 6.00 .15
3254. Bugnot’s Private Strain. Mixed 8.00 .25
3256. Bugnot’s Blotched. Mixed 7.00 .25
3260. Cassier’s Giant Odier. Mixed 6.00 .25
3266. English Fancy, Show. Mixed 5.00 .25
3268. Scotch Prize. Mixed 14 oz. 2.00 .25
3274. Madame Perret. Red and wine shades. 3.00 .15
Pausles
3276. Masterpiece. Enormous flowers undu- Oz. Pkt.
lated or curled, fine rich colors 5.00 .25
3278. Triumph of the Giants % oz. 2.00 .25
TRIMARDEAU, or GIANT.
3292. Atropurpurea. Purple 2.50 .15
3294. Cornflower Blue. Blue 3.00 .15
3296. Fire King. Y’ellow and crimson 3.00 .15
3298. Golden Yellow. Pure yellow 3.00 .15
3300. Golden Five-Spotted. Variegated 8.00 .25
3304. Pure White 2.50 .15
3306. Lord Beaconsfield. Violet, shading to
white 2.50 .15
3310. Red and Brown Shades 2.50 .15
3312. Striped 2.50 .15
3314. Violet Blue 4.00 .15
3316. Yellow Marbled. Variegated 3.00 .15
3318. White. Dark eye 3.00 .15
3320. Trimardeau, or Giant. Mixed 2.50 .10
Large-Flowering Varieties
3330. Azure Blue 2 00 .10
3332. Yellow. Black eye 3.00 .10
3334. Bronze 3.00 .10
3336. Brown 3.00 .10
3338. Candidissima (Snow Queen). White... 3.00 .10
3340. Cardinal. Red 3.00 .10
3344. Cornflower Blue. Blue 3.00 .10
3348. Faust, or King of Blacks 2.00 .10
3350. Gold Margined 2.00 .10
3352. Havana Brown 3.00 .10
3354. Lord Beaconsfield. Blue and white 1.50 .10
3356. Mahogany Color 3.00 .10
3368. Choice Mixed 2.00 .10
3370. Fine Mixed 1.50 .05
Collection 12 colors, 50c.
Collection 6 colors, 30c.
TUFTED PANSIES (Viola Cornuta).— Elegant free-blooming plants, exceptionally good for
shady beds or borders.
3380. Admiration. Dark blue 3.00 .10
3381. Lutea Splendens. Golden yellow 3.00 .10
3382. Mauve Queen. Mauve 3.00 .10
3384. Magnificent. Light blue 3.00 .10
3386. White Perfection. Pure white 3.00 .10
3280. Choice Mixed 2.00 .10
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Single Petunia
PETUNIA
Free-flowering, sweet-scented and easily culti- vated. They are well-known favorites, ef- fective and beautiful in borders, beds, vases, etc. They thrive in almost any soil and produce a brilliant array of color through- out a long season. Breck’s Prize is an ex- ceedingly fine strain of large fringed flowers that produces a large percentage of doubles. We call special attention to the collections offered. The seed is all saved from selected pot-grown plants, and we believe will prove perfectly satisfactory.
Single Large-Flowering Petunias
2341. Breck’g New Giant Exhibition Strain. The quality of this strain is unrivalled, the flowers being gigantic in size, beautiful in shape, deep-throated, and of various and brilliant colors
2343. Breck’s Ruffled Giants. A splendid se-
lection of single fringed petunias, flowers of extraordinary size and substance
2344. Giants of California. Flowers very large, and superb colors with deep yellow throat..
2339. Hybrida Superbissima “Nana.” About 15
inches high, in a compact form. Flowers large and substantial, wonderful rich and varied colorings
2340. Superbissima Choicest Mixed. Very
large flowers beautifully veined in the throats
Double Large-Flowering Petunias
2350. Breck’s Prize Double Mixed. A magnifi- cent strain. Will produce a large percentage of double flowers of the largest fringed var- ieties in a large variety of colors and tints..
2346. Choice Double Mixed
Single Bedding Petunias
2S30. Alba. Pure white.... 14 oz. 1.00
2337. Pink 14 oz. 1.00
2336. Kermesina. Crimson 14 oz. 1.00
2338. Purple King
2354. Brilliant Rose
2333. Snowball. A dwarf compact variety,
producing satiny white flowers
2325. Rosy Morn. Light pink with white throat, makes a very dainty and effective
border 14 oz. 1.50
2864. Striped and Blotched. The flowers are beautifully striped and blotched. The plants are dwarf. Fine for massing.
Double Petunia
2366. Howard’s Star. Rich crimson with a
distinct white star in centre 14 oz. 1.00
2370. Choice Single Mixed. A good mixture
for bedding, baskets, vases, etc
2374. Fine Mixed. Good bright colors
Collection of 12 varieties, large-flowered,
$1.00.
Collection of 6 varieties, large-flowered, 50c.
Oz. Pkt.
.15
1.50 .10
.75 .05
Oz. Pkt.
.50
.50
.25
.25
.25
.50
.25
.10
.10
.10
1.00 .10
.25
3.00 .10
.10
1.25 .10
PHLOX (Drummondii) An extremely beautiful class of plants pro- ducing an abundance of bloom throughout the summer. The flowers, which are borne in immense trusses, are found in a variety of beautiful colors. The plants make a most wonderful and effective display when grown in large beds and masses. Hardy annuals.
2390. White 1-50 .10
2391. Blush Pink 1.50 .10
2392. Dark Scarlet. White eye 1.75 .10
2394. Striped 1.50 .10
2396. Scarlet 1-50 .10
2398. Yellow 1-50 .10
2400. White. With purple eye 1.75 .10
2402. Pink 1-50 .10
2404. Scarlet. With large white eye 1.50 .10
2406. Blood Red (Black Warrior) 2.00 .10
2410. Mixed, Breck’s Prize Strain. Mixed
from the most beautiful and brilliant colors 1.50 .10
2414. Cuspidata (Star Phlox). Finest mixed,
star-shaped flowers with pointed petals.... 2.00 .10
Yt oz. Pkt.
2418. Nana Compacta (Snow'ball). 6 inches.. .75 .15
2420. Nana Compacta (Fireball). 6 inches... .75 .15
2422. Double Red 75 .15
2424. Double White .75 .15
2426. Double Yellow 75 .15
2428. Double Mixed 75 .10
Perennial Varieties
2430. Decussata Mixed 75 .15
2436. Decussata Nana Mixed 1-00 .15
PAEONY.— A well-known perennial especially suitable for massing, and for combination with shrubbery. 2 ft. Oz. Pkt.
2160. Double Mixed 2.00 .15
2162. Single Mixed 1-00 .10
PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower).— A handsome rapid-growing vine which bears interesting flowers freely throughout the summer. Ten- der perennial.
2280. Coerulea. Blue, 30 ft -1®
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Shirley l'opp.y
POPPY
(Papaver)
Quite a number of the perennial varieties bloom the first year from seed if sown early. Our new strain of Shirley produces softer and more pleasing shades than we have offered hitherto. Sowings in May, and again several times during spring, produce a continuous bloom from early summer until frost. The seed should be sown where the plants are to bloom, as Poppies do not take kindly to transplanting. Cover seed very lightly, and firm the soil with a flat board. When large enough thin out the plants. A sandy loam and early spring sowings produce the best flowers.
Single Annual Varieties Oz.
2258. Shirley, Breck’s Selected Mixed. An extra choice strain of these charming pop- pies. We pay special attention to the selec- tion of colors which contain pure white, pink, terra cotta, salmon, chamois, rosy carmine to deepest crimson, and rosy red.
Many of the flowers are beautifully flaked or
edged with white. 1% ft.’ Vt lb. 1.25 .5©
2260. Shirley, Dwarf Mixed. 1 ft 1.00
2202. Danebrog (Danish Flag). Single scarlet flowers with a large white blotch on each
petal, 2 ft 35
2257. English Scarlet Field Poppy. The sin- gle Poppy so much admired 1)3' tourists in Europe where it grows wild on railroad
banks and in the fields 14 lb. 1.50 .50
2204. Glaucum (Tulip Poppy). Dazzling scar- let, 1 ft 50
2208. Maid of the Mist. Beautiful single
fringed, white, 2 ft 50
2212. Mephisto. Scarlet with black spots, 2 ft. .40 2218. Miss Sherwood. Satiny white, shading
to bright rose, 2% ft 75
2252. Pavoninm (Peacock Poppy). Scarlet
with black zone 1.00
2171. Picotee. Beautiful white, with well de- fined crimson edge
Pkt.
.05
.10
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.10
.05
.15
2266. Umbrosum (Caucasian Poppy). Crimson Oz. Pkt.
with a black spot on each petal, 1V2 ft ... . .40 .05
Double Annual Varieties 2194. Cardinal. Double scarlet. A splendid dwarf variety which has large globular
flowers of an intense scarlet red, 1% ft 60 .10
2196. Cardinal Hybridum. Double mixed,
IVt ft 40 .05
2198. Carnation Flowered. Double mixed. The flowers of this variety are large and finely
fringed, 2 ft 40 .05
2200. Chinese. Finest mixed. Double, globe- shaped with slender wavy petals, varying
from pure white to dark scarlet, 1 ft 50 .05
2210. May Campbell. Double white, 1% ft... .50 .05
2216. Mikado (Striped Japanese Poppy). Scar- let and white. This magnificent poppy is like a Japanese Chrysanthemum. The flow- ers are brilliant scarlet and white, with ele- gant curved petals, 1 ft 60 .05
2254. Paeony Flowered. Mixed. Immense, showy, double globular flowers resembling a
double paeony. 1% ft 40 .@5
2256. Ranunculus-flowered. Mixed. A beau- tiful race of poppies with bright, double
flowers having pape-like petals. 2 ft 40 .05
2270. White Swan. Pure white, beautifully
fringed, 2 ft 50 .05
2192. “Boston Peerless.” Double and single mixed. A wonderful variety of brilliant, dazzling colors. 2 ft 14 1b. 1.50 .50 .10
Collection Carnation-Flowered, 12 colors,
60c.
Collection Paeony-Flowered, 12 colors, 60c.
Collection Single-Flowered, 6 colors, 25c.
Perennial Varieties
ALPINUM. — A charming little poppy with bright flowers resembling those of Papaver Nudicaule but dwarfer. Splendid for sunnjr borders or rock-work. 1 ft.
2180. Album. White .15
2182. Roseum. Rose .15
2184. Scarlet .15
2186. Yellow .15
2188. Mixed .15
2190. Fringed. Mixed .15
NUDICAULE (Iceland Poppy). — This beau- tiful dwarf perennial poppy, if sown early in the season will flower the same year. The bright and showy blossoms are borne on slender stems. It is especially desirable as a border plant and useful for cutting.
1% ft. Vi oz. Pkt.
2220. Yellow 50 .10
2222. Alba. White 50 .10
2224. Aurantiacum. Orange 50 .10
2226. Scarlet 50 .10
2228. Striped - 50 .10
2230. Coccineum. Double scarlet 50 .10
2232. FI. PI. Double yellow 50 .10
2234. Mixed, Single . . Oz. 1.00 .1©
ORIENTAL POPPY. — Large-flowered showy perennials.
2236. Orientale. Orange scarlet flowers, hav- ing a conspicuous black blotch on each petal, Oz. Pkt.
2 ft 1.50 .10
2238. Blush Queen. Large, pink, 2 ft 3.00 .15
2240. Bracteatum. Brick scarlet, 3 ft 1.00 .10
2235. Beauty of Livermore. Crimson with
dark blotch 3.00 .10
2242. Queen Alexandra (Rosy salmon with
crimson blotch) 4.00 .20
2244. Apricot Queen 1.25 .10
2246. Parkmanni. Deep scarlet, 2 ft 1.50 .15
2251. Orientale Hybrids. Splendid mixture.. 2.00 .10
Collection, 6 perennial varieties, 40c.
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PENNISETUM. — One of the most beautiful Oz. Pkt. ornamental grasses. Hardy annual, IV2 ft.
2300. Longistylum .10
2302. Ruppelianum .10
PENTSTEMON. — Beautiful plants with broad green foliage and spikes of long, tubular flowers. The colors are pink, scarlet, purple and white. Plants bloom from seed the first year if sown indoors in March. 2 ft.
2306. Grandiflorus Newest Hybrids. The best
strain for cutting .25
2308. Digitalis. Spotted .10
2310. Gloxinoides (Sensation). Giant Glox- inia-Flowered type. The colorings and markings are wonderful .20
2315. PERILLA NANKINENSIS.— Ornamental annuals with dark purple leaves resembling those of coleus; useful for beds and borders .25 .05
2380. PHACELIA CAMPANULARIA. — An early- flowering hardy annual with pretty blue flowers 1.00 .10
2440. PHORMIUM TENAX -FOLIIS VARIEGA- TIS (New Zealand Flax). — An exceedingly
handsome and curious plant with variegated sword-shaped leaves and orange colored flowers produced on long spikes well above the foliage. A magnificent plant for lawn decoration. Orange, 8 to 10 ft. high .25
2445. PHYSALIS FRANCHETI (Chinese Lan- tern).— An interesting plant, grown for its bright orange-red fruit. 2 ft 1.00 .10
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead).— Elegant, bushy plant, suitable for the border, bearing spikes of pink, white, purple and red flowers throughout the season. Excellent for cutting.
2 ft.
2450. Speciosa. Purple .10
2451. Virginica. Rose pink .10
2452. Virginica. Grandiflora Alba. White.... .15
2454. POA AMABILIS (Abyssinian Grass). —
Hardy annual, 2 ft .10
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder). — A handsome border plant with feathery, fern-like foliage and clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Hardy perennial. 2 ft.
2455. Grandiflorum Coeruleum. Blue 50 .10
2456. Grandiflorum Album. White 75 .10
2457. Flavum. Yellow .10
2458. Richardsonii. Double blue .10
PORTULACA
Beautiful little plants which bloom profusely all summer. Their richly-colored flowers make an effective and brilliant display when planted in large beds and masses. Hardy
annual, V2 ft.
2464. Grandiflora. Single scarlet 75 .10
2465. striped 75 .10
2466. white 75 .10
2467. pink 75 .10
2468. yellow 75 .10
2469. crimson 75 .10
2470. — —mixed 14 lb. 1.50 .50 .05
Collection of 6 colors, 50c.
2474. Grandiflora Double mixed, producing a
large percentage of double flowers 4.00 .15
Collection of 6 colors, 50c.
POTENTILLA. — Very useful border plants with handsome foliage and showy flowers. Hardy
perennial, 1% ft.
2480. Double. Mixed .10
2482. Single. Mixed .05
Primula Obconica
PRIMULA
Breck’s Superb Strains
CHINENSIS (Chinese Primrose). — The most suitable periods for sowing Primula Chinen- sis are April and May for autumn, and June and July for spring blooming. Shallow pans,
well drained, are the best. The soil should consist of leaf mould and sandy loam, worked through a fine sieve. The pans, when thus prepared should be well watered before the seed is sown. Tender biennial,
% ft. Pkt.
2490. Breck’s Superb Giant Mixed. Including the following Giant Varieties and many
others not catalogued .50
2491. Giant Alba (“Pure White”). A grand
variety of enormous size and great substance .50
2492. Giant Crimson. A gorgeous shade of
crimson .50
2493. Giant Queen Mary. A lovely shade of
rose pink .50
2494. Giant Pink. One of the best for indoor
decoration, the color being a delicate car- mine-pink .50
2496. Giant Queen Alexandra. Giant white flowers, 2V2 inches across; petals are very
solid and erect .50
2497. Giant Rubra. Immense red flowers of
great substance .50
2498. Giant Salmon. An excjuisite color .50
2500. Alba Magnifica. Pure white with yellow
eye, densely fringed .50
2502. Brilliant King. Flowers are large and erect, forming a pyramid of beautiful rich crimson flowers .50
2504. Chiswick Red. An improved strain.... .50
2505. Coerulea Magnifica. Blue .50
2506. Delicate Rose. A charming shade of
rose pink .50
2509. His Majesty. Beautiful dark crimson.. .50
2510. Orange King. Orange-salmon .50
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RICINUS
2512. Queen of the Whites. Very large Oz. blooms
2514. Rose Carmine. Very fine rich color
2515. Ruby Queen. Finest deep red
2516. Sutton’s Duchess. Pure white
STELLATA (Star Primula).
2517. Hybrida “Suttoni.” Pure white
2518. Hybrida Choice Mixed
OBCONICA. — A most useful and decorative section. To obtain good plants for winter and early spring flowering the seed should be sown in warmth in April or May, and wintered in a cool greenhouse or frame. Gigantea is a larger flowering type than Grandiflora but not so free.
2530. Gigantea Album. Pure white
2532. Gigantea Pink
2528. Gigantea Kermesina. Rich crimson....
2525. Gigantea Oculata. Lilac-pink, brown eye
2534. Gigantea Rosea. Pure rose color
2538. Gigantea Sanguinea. Scarlet
2540. Grandiflora Alba. Pure white...
2536. Grandiflora Coerulea. Blue
2524. Grandiflora Multiflora Compacta. Deli- cate pink
2526. Grandiflora Hybrids. Mixed
Various Primulas
2484. Malacoides Alba
2485. Malacoides Lilac
2487. Malacoides Rosea
2486. Kewensis. Bright yellow. Flowers
nearly 1 inch in diameter. A splendid win- ter-flowering plant
Pkt.
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.50
.50
.50
.25
.25
.50
.50
.50
.50
.25
.25
.25
.25
.50
.25
.50
.25
.50
.50
(Castor Oil Plant)
Rather coarse, tender plants of remarkably rapid growth, attaining a height of from 5 to 15 feet. The stems and enormous palm- like leaves are of beautiful and varied col- ors. Much used in sub-tropical gardens and
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Oz. .20 |
Pkt. .05 |
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2606. |
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.35 |
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2608. |
Philippinensis. Purple foliage, 6 ft.... |
.20 |
.05 |
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2610. |
Sanguineus. Red foliage, 7 ft |
.20 |
.05 |
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2612. |
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.20 |
.05 |
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2614. |
Zanzibariensis Mixed. A distinct spe- |
cies from East Africa, growing to a large size, and varying in color from pale green to
brownish purple 14 lb. .75 .25 .10
2618. Mixed 14 lb. .40 .15 .05
2624. ROSA MULTIFLORA NANA (Dwarf Polyanthus Rose). — Flowers first season from seed. Hardy perennial -25
RUDBECKIA. — Free-flowering plants with large showy flowers, growing well in almost any soil or situation; good for cutting.
Annual Varieties
2630. Amplexicaulis. Pure golden yellow', 14 oz. Pkt.
2 ft 50 .05
2632. Bicolor Superba. Yellow with purple
markings, 2 ft 60 .10
Hardy Perennial Varieties 2636. Fulgida (Cone Flower). Orange yellow.
Half-Hardy Perennial Varieties These so-called hardy sorts require a cold frame or other protection during the winter.
They do best in a northern exposure. All are very beautiful and useful for garden and pot culture.
2545. Auricula Alpina. Mixed, Vz ft .25
2546. Japonica (Japanese Mixed). 2 ft .15
2550. Veris Giant Fancy (Polyanthus). Mixed,
1 ft .25
2554. Veris Gold Laced. Yellow, 1 ft .15
2556. Veris Elatior (Cowslip). Mixed, 1 ft... .10
2558. Yellow English (Vulgaris) .15
2560. Mixed Hardy Sorts .10
PYRETHRUM
Very beautiful hardy perennials with large, showy flowers and fine-cut foliage. Very de- sirable for beds and borders and useful as cut flowers.
Flowering Varieties
2580. Atrosanguineum. Red, 2 ft .10
2586. Roseum Single Hybrids. Mixed, 2 ft... .15
2588. Roseum Double Hybrids. Mixed, 2 ft... .25
2582. Uliginosum. White, 3 ft .10
Foliage Varieties
Half-hardy perennials but best treated as half- hardy annuals. Sow in March.
2570. Aureum (Golden Feather). Golden yel- low foliage, invaluable for summer bedding,
1 ft 1.00 .05
2572. Aureum (Golden Gem) 1.00 .10
2576. Aureum Selaginoides 2.00 .10
RHODANTHE. — Neat, slender plants bearing graceful, nodding heads of everlasting flow- ers. Hardy annual, 1% ft.
2596. Mixed 1.00 .05
2598. Manglesii. Rose 1.00 .05
4 ft 1.00 .10
2638. Newmanni. Yellow with maroon centre,
3 ft 2.00 .10
2680. SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS, FL. PL.—
A pretty dwarf annual with yellow flowers, suitable for beds and rock-work. Yellow, y2 ft
SAPONARIA. — Charming little plants produc- ing numerous showy flowers all the season.
Fine for beds and ribbon borders. Hardy annual, 1 ft.
2686. Calabrica. Pink
2688. Calabrica Alba. White
2690. Calabrica. Mixed
2736. SCHIZOPETALON WALKERI.— Beauti- ful fringed flowers, with a delicious almond
perfume. White, % ft 1.00 .10
SEDUM (Stonecrop).- — Dwarf-growing annual or biennial plants with fleshy leaves, bear- ing clusters of small flowers. Much used for carpet-bedding, edging, and rock-work.
2740. Coeruleum. Blue .10
2742. Sempervivoides. Scarlet .1®
2744. Mixed .10
2751. SENECIO CLIVORUM. — A handsome perennial with rich orange-yellow flowers and large leaves. Well adapted for growing by the sides of lakes and streams. 4 ft.... .25
3005. SHAMROCK, TRUE IRISH (Trifolium Minus). — Hardy biennial .10
SILENE (Catchfly). — Attractive annuals, pro- ducing numerous heads of bright colored flow'ers, useful for cutting.
2760. Armeria. Mixed, 2 ft .40 .05
2762. Pendula Rosa. Rose, 1 ft..... 30 .05
2766. Pendula Double Rose. Vz ft .30 .05
2768. Pendula Double White. Vz ft 30 .05
2770. Pendula Double Mixed. Vz ft 30 .05
Oz.
1.00 .10
.30 .05
.30 .05
.30 .05
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SALPIGLOSSIS
The Salpiglossis is a beautiful garden annual. The magnificent flowers, large and funnel- shaped, present an extremely pleasing var- iety of colors in mottled, veined and self- colored forms. They require good rich soil, and will amply repay in glorious effect good care and treatment. .
BRECK’S CHOICE STRAIN.— This we believe to be the finest strain yet produced; very large flowers beautifully pencilled and veined, in rich shades of crimson, purple
and yellow. 14 oz. Pkt.
2650. Crimson 50 .15
2651. Light Blue. Veined with gold 50 .15
2652. Pink 50 .15
2653. Primrose 50 .15
2654. Purple. Gold veined 50 .15
2656. White. Gold veined 50 .15
2657. Breck’s Named Varieties. Mixed 50 .10
2644. Emperor Choice Mixed 50 .10
2646. Grandiflora Tall Mixed 50 .10
2648. Dwarf Mixed 50 .10
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower). — Dainty, erect, hardy annual plants with finely cut leaves and showy butterfly-like flowers; valuable for pot-culture and for bedding.
1V2 ft. Oz. Pkt.
2730. Mixed 1.00 .10
2732. Wisetonensis. Flowers delicate shades
of white, pink, rose and crimson .25
2733. Excelsior. A mammoth-flowered strain of Wisetonensis with markings and color- ings such as are found in fancy Pelargoni- ums. The flowers have white, buff, or rose ground colors. Unsurpassed for winter
greenhouse culture .50
2050. SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides).
A handsome greenhouse climbing vine with delicate, dark green foliage; very useful for decorative purposes. Tender perennial, white .75 .10
SALVIA
Salvia
(Flowering Sage)
Salvias are extremely popular and satisfactory bedding plants. The extreme brilliancy and abundance of their flowers combined with their graceful branching habit makes them one of the most gorgeous and effective late summer and autumn-flowering plants.
Seed should be sown in the greenhouse or hot- bed during February or March in a tempera- ture of from 60 to 70 degrees. Cover the seed to a depth of only four times their size and press firmly with a board. Water with a fine spray as needed, never allowing them to dry out. Transplant to small pots when 2 or 3 leaves have formed. Set out in the open border when all danger from frost is passed.
2658. Splendens, Bonfire (Scarlet Sage). Ex- tremely handsome and effective variety pro- ducing large spikes of bright scarlet flowers. hhP, 2 ft
2670. Splendens. Elegant tall-growing var- iety with immense flower spikes of dazzling scarlet. hhP, 3 ft
2672. Splendens, Triumph. Robust early- flowering sort with scarlet flowers. hhP, 2 ft.
2674. Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety pro- ducing an abundance of long brilliant scar- let flower spikes throughout the summer. hhP, 1 ft
2666. Patens. Splendid type with intense bright blue flowers. hhP, 2 ft
2786. SOLIDAGO LATIFOLIA (Goldenrod).— Hardy perennial producing large heads of deep golden-yellow flowers, often more than a foot long; blooms late in summer. 3 ft.
2790. STACHYS LANATA (Lamb’s Ears).— Hardy perennial with silvery-white leaves, much used in ribbon borders and edgings. IV2 ft
Oz. Pkt.
4.00 .20
2.50 .10
4.00 .15
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SCABIOSA
(Mourning Bride)
Throughout the season these beautiful plants produce large double flowers on long slender stems. Splendid for decorative purposes.
Annual Varieties Oz. Pkt.
2700. Breck’s Special Mixture 1.00 .10
2701. Yellow 1.00 .10
2702. Purple 1.00 .10
2704. White 1.00 .10
2706. Cherry Red 1.00 .10
2708. Flesh Pink 1.00 .10
2710. King of the Blacks 1.00 .10
2712. Lavender (Azure Fairy). Rich pale blue,
a beautiful color 2.00 .10
2714. Pompadour. Claret edged with white.. 1.00 .10
2716. Tall Double Mixed 60 .05
2720. Dwarf Yellow 1.00 .10
2722. Dwarf White Victoria 1.00 .10
2724. Dwarf Mixed 75 .05
Perennial Varieties
2726. Caucasica Alba. A beautiful variety
with large pure white flowers .20
2727. Caucasica Blue. A splendid variety similar to the preceding, having light blue
flowers 14 oz. 1.00 .15
2728. Japonica. A very desirable hardy sort with delicate lavender blue flowers borne on
long slender stems .15
SOLANUM. — Extremely beautiful plants of compact, branching habit, producing numer- ous brilliant berries set among ornamental green leaves. Tender perennial, 2 ft.
2780. Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry).
Orange .10
2782. Wetherell’s Hybrids. Red shades .10
STIPA. — Ornamental grass-like plants with feathery plumes of flowers; useful for mass- ing in borders. Hardy perennial, 2 ft.
2812. Elegantissima .10
2814. Pennata (Feather Grass) .10
STOCKS
(Gilliflower)
A magnificent group of plants extensively cul- tivated for both summer and winter decora- tion. The extreme beauty of their flowers and luxuriant foliage, combined with their neat, graceful habit, makes them one of the most popular and useful plants for pot cul- ture and bedding purposes.
The seed we offer is all pot grown especially for us in Europe, by the foremost cultiva- tors of this splendid plant, and may be relied upon to produce a large proportion of double flowers of exquisite beauty and great size.
BRECK’S GIANT PERFECTION.— An extreme- ly beautiful strain of Stock, producing immense spikes of flowers in great profu- sion from mid-summer until frost. The flowers are unusually large and embrace a wide range of most beautiful and varied
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2817. |
White |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2818. |
Canary Yellow |
.... 1.50 |
.15 |
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2819. |
Light Blue . . . |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2820. |
Dark Blue .... |
.... 1.50 |
.15 |
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2821. |
Blood Red .... |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2822. |
Flesh Pink . . . |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2823. |
Rosy Pink .... |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2824. |
Lavender |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2825. |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2826. |
Rosy Mauve . . |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2827. |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2828. |
1.50 |
.15 |
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BRECK’S LARGE-FLOWERING TEN WEEKS.- A splendid early-blooming variety exten- sively used for pot culture and summer
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bedding. 1 ft. |
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Pkt. |
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2830. |
Crimson |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2832. |
Brilliant Rose |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2834. |
Canary Yellow |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2836. |
Deep Red |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2838. |
Dark Blue .... |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2840. |
Dark Purple |
. 1.50 |
.15 |
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2842. |
Light Blue .... |
. 1.50 |
.15 |
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2844. |
Light Rose . . . |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2846. |
Scarlet |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2848. |
Snow White . . |
. 1.50 |
.15 |
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2850. |
Mixed |
1.25 |
.15 |
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distinct |
colors, |
$1.00. |
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Collection of 6 |
distinct |
colors, |
50c. |
BRECK’S IMPERIAL.— This very excellent class of ten-week Stocks has proved a great favorite, being extremely early, showing un- usually large, pyramidal, and very double
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flower heads. |
Va oz. |
Pkt. |
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2864. |
Pure White |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2863. |
Light Blue |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2862. |
Yellow |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2865. |
Rose |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2867. |
Dark Blue |
1.50 |
.15 |
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2869. |
Mixed |
1.50 |
.15 |
2874.
2875.
2876.
2877.
2878.
2879. 2882. 2886. 2888. 2890.
CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN. — A magnificnt strain of graceful, branching plants which, when the first blooms are cut, throw out other shoots which continue to flower all summer. Fine for summer bedding. 114 ft.
2870. Pure White (Princess Alice)
2872. Light Blue
2873. Dark Blue
Shell Pink
Deep Pink
Scarlet
Crimson
Blood Red
Canary Yellow
Mixed 14 oz. 1.50
Giant Column Excelsior. White
Giant Column Excelsior. Crimson .... Queen Alexandra. Immense double lilac-
rose flowers
2892. Giant White of Nice. Pure white
2894. Beauty of Nice. Extra large spikes of
delicate flesh-pink flowers
2910. Early Autumnal. Mixed colors
2914. Brompton, or Winter Flowering. Mixed
STEVIA.- — Exceedingly beautiful and useful plants producing graceful sprays of tiny flowers. Largely cultivated by florists for winter bouquets. Good for pot culture. Tender perennial, 1% ft.
2806. Eupatoria. White
2807. Serrata. White
2808. Lindleyana. Rose
STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster). — Attractive perennials bearing large Aster-like flowers about 3 inches across, blooming from August until frost. An excellent border plant. 1% ft.
2925. Cyanea. Blue
2926. Cyanea Alba. White
Va oz.
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Pkt.
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
.15
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.15
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SUNFLOWER
(Helianthoa)
The strong growth of these well-known plants makes them unsuitable for bedding; but they are very useful for massing in shrub- bery or borders, and for screening purposes.
They do well in sunny positions, in any kind of soil. Seeds may be sown in the open ground as soon as the weather is suitable, or indoors in March and April and later transplanted.
Single Annual Sunflowers Oz. Pkt.
1412. Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower).
Bears small, single, rich yellow flowers with black centre, from July till frost. Branching in habit and good for cutting. 4 ft 60
1419. Giant Russian. The common tall sort with immense single flowers. 7 ft 10
1422. Henry Wilde. Orange with black cen- ter. 3 ft 60
1421. Orion. Artistic and effective variety with Cactus-Dahlia-like flowers of a golden yellow shade. 4 ft 50 .05
1423. Stella (Improved Miniature Sunflower).
Larger and better flowers than Cucumeri- folius. Color, golden-yellow with black disc.
4 ft 50 .05
Double Annual Sunflowers
1411. Californicus. Large double flowers of perfect form. 4 ft 30 .05
1415. Globulus Fistulosus (Globe, or Dahlia Sunflower). Large double flower of a rich saffron color. 4 ft 50 .05
Hardy Perennial Sunflowers
1432. Maximiliana. Clear, single yellow
flowers. Continues in bloom till frost. 6 ft. 2.00 .10
1430. Mollis. Single, light yellow flowers and silvery white foliage. Good for cutting. 6 ft.
1431. Orgyalis. Yellow, 6 ft
1433. Rigidus. One of the best yellow peren- nials for cutting. 5 ft
2930. SWAINSONIA GRANDIFLORA ALBA.—
Sweet Pea-like flowers suitable for pot cul- ture or bedding. White, tender perennial,
2y2 ft
SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus). — Border plants chiefly grown for their fragrant flowers.
Hardy annual, IV2 ft.
2936. Alba. White 30
2938. Coerulea. Blue 30
SWEET WILLIAM
(Dianthus Barbatua)
Popular hardy biennials of easy culture exten- sively used in old-fashioned gardens; flowers of brilliant colors borne in large clusters, fine for cutting. 1% ft.
1068. NEWPORT PINK.— Color watermelon
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1060. |
Breck’s Auricula-Eyed Choice |
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1061. |
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1062. |
Pink Beauty. |
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1063. |
Salmon Pink |
!4 oz. .60 |
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Crimson |
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1.00 |
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1065. |
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1067. |
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SWEET PEAS
The following named varieties of Sweet Peas have been selected from those recommended by the leading specialists and we offer them as particularly desirable for general culture.
As early in the spring as the ground can be worked, sow the seed at a depth of 6 inches, in a trench which has been previously well prepared with manure to a depth of a foot or more. Cover the seed with an inch of soil; then, when the shoots appear thin out as neces- sary, and as the plants grow gradually fill the trench until nearly up to the level of the surrounding ground, the slight depression being left to retain moisture. Sup- port the vines on brush or wire netting. Close picking of the flowers prolongs the season of bloom.
GIANT SPENCER, or ORCHID-FLOWERING VARIE- TIES.— The waved, or Spencer varieties of sweet peas represent the finest type yet introduced. Being of strong- growth and bearing large flowers set on long stems, this type is preferred by gardeners and florists.
1897. Giant Spencer, or Orchid-flowering Mixture. This mixture contains in equal proportions colors of the finest varie- ties of Spencers. The flowers are large and waved, borne on sturdy stems; the enormous range of colors makes this one of the most superb mixtures ever offered Lb. 2.50
Pure White
4080. Constance Hinton. A beautiful white Spencer of enormous size. Young flowers usually tinted a trifle pink but they soon turn pure white..
1768. Etta Dyke. Large, pure white....
4020. Isobel Malcolm. Very fine, ivory white
4023. King White. Sometimes known as “The Perfect” White Spencer, superior in size, form and substance to all other white sorts; of vigorous growth, giving a large proportion of four- flowered sprays, beautifully waved....
1847. Nora Unwin. Improved stock; charming white, very large
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4046. Norvic (1915). This is one of the largest and best strains of White Spencer yet introduced. The blooms
are very large and well waved
4055. Snowdon. Pure white, of great
substance and beautifully waved
1895. White Spencer. Enormous pure white flowers, elegantly frilled 1.00
Lavender
4001. Alfred Watkins (1915). A pure clear lavender. When this becomes distributed we are sure it will super- sede all other pale lavenders, as it has
size to recommend it
1732. Asta Ohn. Lavender, tinted mauve;
very fine
3985. Farnham Lavender (1916). Pure lavender self, very free, giving mostly four flowers well placed on fine long
stems
1779. Florence Nightingale. A soft, rich lavender, faintly shaded rose ; wings
well frilled and waved
4015. Empress Eugenie. A very charm- ing flower; color, delicate tone of light grey, flaked with light lavender; a vigorous grower and very free bloomer, showing a large proportion
of four-flowered sprays
1772. Frank Dolby (Unwin Type). A
lovely pale blue
1833. Mrs. Chas. Foster. Lavender,
flushed pale rose
4085. R. F. Felton. One of the best lavender Spencers, a mauve toned lav- ender. Splendid exhibition variety. . .
Crimson and Scarlet
4095. Edward Cowdy. Glowing orange- scarlet, not as deep as the President..
3980. Fiery Cross (1916). “Fiery Cross” lias all the appearance of live fire, the color being a scorching fire-red or scarlet, without any shading, and which scintillates and glitters in bright sunlight, thus adding a glow- ing fire-like sheen which radiates over the flower. It does not scorch or burn 1803. King Edward. Giant flower, self-
colored bright crimson
1824. Maud Holmes (Sunproof Crimson Spencer). Beautiful crimson-scarlet flow'ers, borne on long stems. Will not
burn in the hottest sun
1854. Queen Alexandra. Beautifully curved and fluted, one of the best of the self- colored crimson scarlets
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.20 |
.10 |
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.30 |
.10 |
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.20 |
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.75 |
.25 |
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.10 |
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.40 |
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SWEET PEAS (Continued) 1884. Thomas Stevenson. Bright orange- scarlet, usually four flowers on a stem 4053. Scarlet Emperor. Large, rich scar- let
4090. Sincerity. A beautiful scarlet-
cerise, does not burn
3999. The President (1916). The name given this magnificent Novelty is most appropriate. The intensely rich and dazzling orange-scarlet color of the flower equals in brilliance the Oriental Poppy. Large and true Spencer form. Both for exhibition and garden decora- tion “The President” is the most strik- ing and valuable addition to Sweet Peas that has been offered in recent years..
Maroon
1734. Black Knight. Shining deep ma- roon
5000. King Manoel. Giant chocolate ma- roon self, one of the largest and best
of this color
1852. Othello. A rich, deep glossy ma- roon
3995. Lord Fisher (1916). A rich, red maroon without a tinge of purple shade in wings or keel. A strong
grower, giving four flowers to a stem, well placed and of full exhibition size
Blue and Purple
1726. A. J. Cook (Unwin Type). Fine
violet self of good size
5030. Blue Monarch. Sunproof dark
blue, vigorous grower
1773. Flora Norton. Bright blue, with
a slight tint of purple
4028. Lord Nelson. Fine dark blue.... 4031. Mrs. Walter Wright. Large; mauve
blue
4052. Royal Purple (1915). The color of this charming variety is a fine Royal Purple and beautifully waved. It is
absolutely distinct
5005. Tenant Spencer. Rosy purple self,
colored
4060. Wedgewood. Flowers of good size, and a fine shade of Wedgewood blue; wings well waved; very free flower- ing; considered by Sweet Pea experts to be the very finest blue Variety yet introduced
1764.
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Blush White
Elfrida Pearson. Light pink and
1853. Paradise Ivory. Ivory white, tinged with buff on standard
Buff with Picotee Edge 1769. Evelyn Hemus. Buff, shading to
yellow, edged pink
5010. Jean Ireland. Beautiful cream colored, edged with deep pink; an ex- quisite variety
1829. Mrs. C. W. Breadmore. Buff
4000. Agricola. Blush-suffused rosy lilac 1727. America. Scarlet-red, flaked on
white
1851. Helen Pierce. Violet mottled on
pure white
5040. Rainbow. Ivory white flaked rose.
Pink Shades
1729. Apple Blossom. Rose and blush,
waved
5035. Barbara. Very fine salmon
1744. Countess Spencer. Clear pink showing a little deeper at the edges. A
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4009. Hobbies Frilled (1915). Pink. This is one of the most charming Sweet Peas ever raised. It is a duplex form of Countess Spencer at its best. A distinct novelty which will amply repay a little extra care; 90% double 14 lb.
flowers 3 for .50
4010. Duplex Spencer. Deep, rich pink,
mostly with double standards 1.50
5015. Edith Taylor. Salmon rose. New shade, between salmon and shell pink.
A fine exhibition variety 1.50
1777. Gladys Unwin (Unwin Type). A beautiful shade of light rose pink. .50 5020. Hercules. Lovely rich pink of giant form and substance. A great improvement on Countess Spencer.... 1.50 5025. Lady Evelyn Eyre. Blush pink flushed salmon. Vigorous grower.... 1.50 4030. Margaret Atlee. Duplex salmon-
pink, suffused on cream ground
1826. Mrs. Alfred Watkins (Unwin
Type). A superb pale pink 75
1837. Mrs. Hardcastle Sykes. Delicate
blush pink, waved 1.00
1767. Mrs. Hugh Dickson. The best of
the cream pinks 1.00
1836. Mrs. Routzahn. Apricot suffused with pink, deepening on edge 1.25
Carmine and Rose
1762. E. J. Castle (Unwin Type). Rich
carmine rose, shading salmon 60
1783. Helen Lewis. Standard orange; wings rosy salmon 1.00
3990. Hilary Christy (1916). Standard frosted orange-cerise with crenuiated fiery-scarlet edge, wings rosy-carmine, keel delicate fawny-lemon; its rich though subdued colorings are very
chaste and refined
1797. John Ingman. Rosy carmine,
showing' dark veins 80
4018. Illuminator. A distinct new color; flowers well placed, upon long stout stems; color of flower ranges from salmon-orange, through rich bright cerise-pink
Pink and White
1722. Blanche Ferry. A large variety with pink standard and wings white.
suffused with pale pink 1.00
1745. Dainty. In a bud state it looks a pale primrose self ; when opening first it appears to be white, but soon changes to white with a pink edge,
making a very charming contrast 1.00
1823. Marjorie Willis. Glowing rose with
a white base 75
4033. Martha Washington. White, stand- ard stained pink
4040. Mrs. Cuthbertson. Standard bright
pink, wings white
4059. Veiled Bride (1915). White, dain- tily flaked and marbled soft rose pink, the coloring extending over both standard and wings 5 pkts. 1.00
Primrose Yellow and Orange 4011. Dobbies Cream. We consider this the very best deep cream or primrose
colored variety; nicely waved 1.00
1759. Clara Curtis. Extra large, deep
cream yellow 1.00
1856. Primrose Spencer. Beautiful prim- rose-yellow 1.00
4047. Orangeman (1915). Rich deep orange, of true Spencer form, beauti- fully waved
4051. Robert Sydenham (1915). Is the most striking novelty which has been introduced for many years ; in color a rich glowing orange self
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Alfred Watkins
SWEET PEAS (Continued) Grandiflora Varieties
BRECK’S BOSTON MIXTURE
Oz. Pkt.
1900. This mixture is made up of the leading and most showy varieties. We make this mixture ourselves and care is taken to have the colors well balanced.
Lb. 1.00; y2 lb. .50; Vi lb. 30 .10 .05
Prices of the following varieties, except where otherwise quoted: Lb., 1.25; V2 lb. .65;
Vi lb. .40; Oz. .15; Pkt. .05.
1730. America. Bright red and white striped.
1731. Agnes Johnson. Light pink, shaded with buff.
1735. Black Knight. Deep maroon.
1737. Blanche Ferry. Rose and white. Oz. Pkt.
Lb. 1.50; Vi lb. .50 .15 .05
1740. Capt. of the Blues. Standard purple, wings blue.
1741. Countess of Cadogan. Lilac and blue.
1743. Countess of Radnor. Lavender.
1751. Dorothy Eckford. Large white.
1755. Duke of Westminster. Purple, wings violet.
1758. Evelyn Byatt. Scarlet-orange.
1760. Earliest of All. Rose and white.
1765. Emily Eckford. Rose-lilac and blue.
1770. Firefly. Bright red.
1775. Golden Rose. Primrose, striped pink.
1780. Harvard. True Harvard crimson.
1785. Helen Pierce. Blue mottled on white. Oz. Pkt. 1787. Henry Eckford. Orange.
Lb. 1.50; Vi lb. .50 .15 .05
1790. Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Large primrose.
1800. Katherine Tracy. Pink.
1802. King Edward VII. Bright red.
1805. Lady Grisel Hamilton. Lavender.
1828. Miss Wilmott. Large orange-pink.
1832. Mont Blanc. White, very early.
Lb. 1.50; Vi lb. .50 .15 .05
1845. Navy Blue. Indigo and violet.
1850. Othello. Deep maroon.
1855. Prima Donna. Pink.
1857. Prince Edward of York. Scarlet and crimson.
1860. Princess of Wales. Striped mauve, white ground.
1862. Queen Alexandra. Bright scarlet.
Lb. 1.50; Vi lb. .50 .15 .05
1870. Sadie Burpee. White.
1875. Senator. Maroon and violet, white striped.
1880. Stella Morse. Buff, tinted pink.
1885. Sue Earle. Primrose, edged with mauve.
1890. Venus. Buff pink.
STATICE
(Sea Lavender)
Handsome plants producing panicles of pretty little flowers all summer. Very good in
borders and rock-work.
2796. Annual Varieties Mixed 40 .05
Perennial Varieties. 2 Feet
2798. Gmelini. Light blue 1.00 .10
2799. Latifolia 2.00 .10
2800. Mixed 50 .05
THUNBERGIA
A slender trailing vine with neat green foli- age and numerous extremely pretty flowers. Splendid for hanging pots, vases, etc. Half-
hardy annual.
2996. Alata. Yellow with black eye .10
2997. Alata Alba. White with dark eye .10
2998. Mixed .10
TORENIA
Very graceful, free-flowering plants producing an abundance of beautifully-colored flowers all summer. Tender annual, 1 ft.
3000. Fournieri. Mixed .15
3001. Fournieri Grandiflora. Blue .25
3002. Fournieri. White wings .25
TRITOMA
(Red Hot Poker Plant)
Early in autumn these unique and striking plants produce tall, pyramidal spikes of blazing red, tubular flowers. Half-hardy
perennial.
3008. Express. Scarlet .20
3010. Uvaria Grandiflora. Scarlet .10
TROLLIUS
(Globe Flower)
An excellent hardy perennial having finely-
divided deep green foliage and large glob- ular flowers borne on stout, erect stems. A good border plant, excellent for cutting. iy2 ft.
3020. Caucasicus. Orange .25
3024. Europaeus (Double Buttercup). Yellow .10
3026. Mixed .15
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VERBENA
Verbenas are the most popular and satisfac- tory bedding plants in cultivation. Their heads of brilliantly colored flowers are borne in constant succession from June until frost. The flowers are large and splendid for cutting.
To secure early plants the seed should be sown in tlie greenhouse or hot-bed in February or March and the seedlings transplanted to the open border in May.
Seeds may be sown in the open border when
all danger from frost is passed. 14 oz. Pkt.
3192. White 75 .10
3194. Pink 75 .10
3195. Blue. True dark 75 .10
3196. Scarlet 75 .10
3197. Striped 75 .10
3200. Breck’s Mammoth Mixed. A superb
mixture comprising the most beautiful and
brilliant colors 75 .10
3202. Choice Mixed 50 .10
3188. Monstrosa Mixed. Auricula-eyed .15
3190. Auricula-Flowered Mixed. Large flowers
with white eye on each floret 75 .10
110. Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Citriodora).
Tender perennial with fragrant leaves.
The young sprays are very useful for inter- mingling with flowers in bouquets .15
3210. Montana. Bluish lilac flowers. hP. .10
VALERIAN. — One of the most highly prized old-fashioned, hardy perennials. In spring it bears dense clusters of small heliotrope- scented flowers. 4 ft.
3180. White 75 .10
3181. Red 75 .10
3182. Officinalis (Hardy Garden Heliotrope).
Pink 2.00 .15
3185. Mixed 5® .05
VISCARIA (Rock Lychnis). — A popular, slen- der-stemmed annual bearing attractive flow- ers about an inch in diameter. 1 ft.
3410. Cardinalis. Scarlet 1.00 .10
3411. Oculata Azurea. Blue 1.00 .10
3412. Oculata Coerulea. Blue 1.00 .10
VERONICA (Speedwell). — Splendid hardy plants which bear unusually long spikes of small, showy flowers during August and Sep- tember. One of the best of the late-flower-
ing hardy perennials. Pkt.
3220. Longifolia. Blue .10
3221. Spicata. Violet blue .10
3222. Spicata Alba. Pure white .10
3225. Finest Mixed .10
VINCA (Periwinkle, or Old Maid). — Splendid, tender perennials with luxuriant, dark green foliage and round, single flowers that bloom freely all summer. Excellent for summer
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VIOLET (Viola Odorata). — Pretty, free-bloom- ing, hardy violets with large fragrant flow- ers. Only single varieties can be raised from seed.
3390. Odorata Semperflorens. Dark blue
3394. — (The Czar). Violet blue
3396. — (White Czar). Pure white
3398. — Mixed
1910. VIRGINIAN STOCK, Mixed.— A pretty, branching, hardy annual with an abundance of bright flowers. An excellent plant for bordering a bed; easily grown from seed..
.10
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WAHLENBERGIA (Platycodon). — A handsome herbaceous perennial of graceful bushy habit bearing many large, white or blue, bell- shaped flowers.
3420. Gramdiflora. Blue 75 .10
3422. Grandiflora Alba. White 75 .10
WALLFLOWER
(Cherianthus)
An old garden favorite blooming in the spring; much prized for its pretty fragrant flowers, which range from brown to yellow. 1 ft.
3430. Double Selected Mixed. hhP
3432. Single Selected Mixed. hhP 1.00
3434. Single Annual Mixed 80
WHITLAVIA. — Pretty hardy annuals producing numerous bell-shaped flowers throughout the season. 1 ft.
3440. Grandiflora. Blue 80
3442. Grandiflora Alba 80
3480. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA (Adam’s Needle). — Showy plants with long, narrow sword-like leaves and tall branching stalks of creamy white bell-shaped flowers. Very effective when planted in masses and among other perennials. White, hardy perennial,
4 ft
ZEA JAPONICA (Ornamental Maize). — Orna- mental plants with beautifully-striped, drooping foliage.
3490. Japonica Variegata
3492. Gigantea Quadricolor
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Zinnia
ZINNIA
One of the most popular and most extensively used of all our hardy annuals for beds, mixed borders and for cutting purposes. They require very little attention; will grow in any good garden soil. Seed sown early in heat will begin to bloom in June and con- tinue until frost, or seed may be sown where they are intended to bloom as soon as frost has gone.
BRECK’S NEW GIANT (Grandiflora Plenis- sima). — The flowers of this variety measure from 6 to 6 inches across; are mostly very double, borne on long stiff stems. It is the
finest strain of Zinnias we can procure. % oz. Pkt.
3600. Crimson 1.00 .25
3604. Flesh Color 1.00 .25
3606. Golden Yellow 1.00 .25
3608. Purple 1.00 .25
3610. Scarlet 1.00 .25
3612. Sulphur Yellow 1.00 .25
3616. Violet 1.00 .25
3618. White 1.00 .25
3620. Breck s New Giant Mixed 75 .25
BRECK’S TALL DEFIANCE.— 2 feet. Oz. Pkt.
3500. Choice Mixed 1.00 .10
3502. Carmine 1.00 .10
3504. Crimson 1.00 .10
3506. Flesh Pink 1.00 .10
3508. Golden Yellow 1.00 .10
3510. Light Yellow 1.09 .10
3512. Lilac 1.00 .10
3514. Purple 1.00 .10
3516. Rose 1.00 .10
3518. Scarlet. Light 1.00 .10
3520. Scarlet. Dark 1.00 .10
3522. Striped 1.00 .10
3524. White 1.00 .10
Collection of 6 varieties, 50c.
BRECK’S DWARF DEFIANCE.— iy2 feet. % oz. Pkt.
3540. Choice Mixed 30 .10
3542. Carmine 30 .10
3544. Crimson 30 .10
3546. Flesh Pink 30 .10
3548. Golden Yellow 30 .10
3550. Light Yellow 30 .10
3552. Lilac 30 .10
3554. Purple 30 .10
3556. Rose 30 .10
3558. Light Scarlet .30 .10
3560. Dark Scarlet 30 .10
3562. Striped 30 .10
3564. White 30 .10
Collection of 6 varieties, 50c. Oz. Pkt.
3570. Lilliput Mixed. % ft 1.50 .15
3572. Tom Thumb Mixed. % ft 1.50 .15
3574. Curled and Crested Mixed. 1 ft 1.50 .15
3527. Dwarf Red Riding Hood. A perfect compact plant, covered the entire season with small button-like double flowers of an intense scarlet 2.00 .25
BRECK’S COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS Collection “A,” price 25c, contains one packet each of
Mignonette; Alyssum, white; Sweet Peas, fine mixed; Phlox Drummondii, fine mixed; Portulaca, fine mixed; Chinese Pink, fine mixed.
Collection “B,” price 50c, contains the varieties in Col- lection “A,” with the following additions. Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, fine mixed; Candytuft, finest mixed; Aster, fine mixed; Pansy, finest mixed; Eschscholtzia, fine mixed; Morning Glory, fine mixed.
Collection “C,” price 75c, contains the varieties in Col- lections “A” and “B,” with the following additions: Coreopsis, fine mixed; Balsam, fine mixed; Zinnia, fine mixed; Mourning Bride, fine mixed; Petunia, finest mixed; Calendula, “Meteor,” yellow.
Collection “D,” price $1.00, contains the varieties in Collections “A,” “B” and “C,” with the following addi- tions: Tall . Nasturtium, fine mixed; Marigold, French,
striped; Larkspur, dwarf Rocket; Poppy, double mixed; Convolvulus, dwarf mixed; Chrysanthemum, fine mixed; Antirrhinum, finest mixed.
Collection “E.” This assortment produces a fine effect in the garden and all the sorts are suitable for bouquets. Price 50c. Abronia, Ageratum, Amaranthus Bicolor, Aquil- egia, Aster, Chrysanthemum-flowered, Calliopsis, Collin- sia, Dianthus Chinensis, Godetia, Mignonette, Phlox Drum- mondii, Zinnia.
Collection “F.” The following kinds are specially suit- able for growing in vases or hanging baskets. Price 25c. Alyssum Maritimum, Convolvulus Mauritanicus, Dwarf Nasturtiums, Lobb’s Nasturtiums, Lobelia Gracilis, Mimu- lus Moschatus.
BRECK’S WILD GARDEN MIXTURE
Any one who has cultivated flowers in neatly laid out beds or carefully planted ribbon borders is aware of the amount of labor and constant attention necessary to produce the desired effect. To those who cannot give this care, we offer “Wild Garden Seeds,” a mixture of over one hundred varieties of hardy flower seeds. No one who has not seen such a bed can form an idea of its possibilities, the different seasons of bloom insuring J something new almost every day. Pkt., 15c; oz., 25c;
J V4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50.
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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND ROOTS
Amaryllis
Amaryllis. Lovely lily-like plants that produce flowers in almost every shade of color.
A. Belladonna Major. Rosy pink, fragrant. 25c each.
A. Formosissima (Jacobean Lily). Blooms freely out of doors, flowers velvety crimson. 20c each; $1.75 per doz.
A. Johnsonni. Large crimson and white flowers. 75c each ; $4.00 per doz.
Begonias. (Tuberous Rooted)
Varicolored flowers of great beauty, two inches or more across, are borne freely during the whole summer. Roots potted in early spring are ready for setting out in May. Will thrive in partial shade.
Single Flowered. Red, crimson, scarlet, rose, pink, white, yellow and striped. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $55.00 per 1000.
Single Flowered Mixed. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
Double Flowered Sorts. Same colors as the single. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.50 per 100; $85.00 per 1000.
Double Flowered Mixed. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.50 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
New Single Frilled. The flowers of this variety are very large, borne on stout stems and beautifully frilled. In six separate colors. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Count Zeppelin. Intense scarlet, 8 to 10 inches in height with full double flowers IV2 inches across. Blossoms from July until frost. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. LaFayette. Brilliant scarlet with size and habit same as Count Zeppelin. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Marmorata. Striped and flaked. Good form and free flowering. Single flowered, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. Double flowered, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Crispa Fimbriata. Beautifully formed and fimbriated flowers in many shades. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Water Lilies (Hardy Mymphaeas)
These are all equally as hardy as our native Pond Lily and may be planted as soon as vegetation commences in spring and any time during the season until the end of August.
Alba. The hardy white English pond lily. 50c each. Odorata. Our native white pond lily. 50c each.
Odorata Sulphurea. Large yellow fragrant flowers. 50c each.
Odorata Rosea. Cape Cod pink pond lily. 50c each.
Gloxinias
Large tubular flowers of gorgeous coloring. Bulbs pot- ted in light, sandy loam in February or March will bloom in June or July. Strong flowering bulbs in six separate colors. 15c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Montbretia
These hardy summer-flowering bulbs produce graceful flowers like those of Gladioli but the plants are of branching habit and attain to a height of about two feet. The color varies from yellow to rich scarlet. Plant the bulbs about five inches deep, protecting them with a liberal mulching during winter. The flowers are fine for cutting. These bulbs offered subject to arrival. Aurea (Crocosmia Aurea). Bright orange Doz. 100 1000
yellow. The bulbs of this sort should be taken up after flowering and kept in damp soil or moss until spring.. .25 1.50 10.00
Crocosmiaeflora. Orange scarlet, yellow
center ” 20 1.25 10.00
Etoile de Feu. Bright vermilion, yel- low center 35 2.25 20.00
Germania. Very large, orange scarlet,
the best new variety 50 3.50
Golden Sheaf. Pure golden yellow 40 2.50 18.00
Rayon d’Or. Rich yellow with brown
spots 25 1.75 15.00
Tramscendant. Deep yellow flowers with
scarlet shading on outside of petals.. .30 2.00 15.00
Pottsii. Orange, flushed with red 20 1.00 9.00
Rosea. Beautiful salmon rose 25 1.75 15.00
Choice Mixture 25 1.75 15.00
Tuberoses
Double Pearl Excelsior. These are universal favorites and very easily grown. Before potting remove the small offsets, use rich loam and start in hot bed or in house; do not set out until all danger from frost is past. 5c each; 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Single, Variegated Leaved. An early single white variety with the green leaves finely edged and marked with gold stripes. 10c each; 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Tuberous Vines
Cinnamon Vine. Hardy climber, shining green foliage, fragrant white flowers. 5c each; 50c doz.
Madeira Vines. A beautiful rapid-growing climber, bear- ing in profusion very fragrant white flowers. 5c each ; 50c doz.
HARDY LILIES
A desirable class of hardy perennials which may be perennials. Some of the late varieties do not arrive fro cold storage until spring when they majr be planted out inches according to size of bulb.
Auratum (Golden Banded Lily of Japan). Immense white flowers, each petal marked with a wide gold band, and spotted with maroon.
— Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — Extra Large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
— First Size Bulbs. 20c each; $2.00 doz.; $15.00 per 100. Speciosum Album. Large pure white flowers.
— Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — Extra Large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Speciosum Magnificum. Rich crimson. The finest colored of all Speciosums.
■ — Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — Extra Large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Speciosum Melpomene. White, suffused with darkest crimson.
• — Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — (Extra Large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Speciosum Roseum. White, stained and spotted rose.
— Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — Extra Large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Speciosum Rubrum. White with rich crimson spots.
— Mammoth Bulbs. 40c each; $4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. — Extra large. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
planted amongst shrubbery or other earlier-blooming m Japan before the ground freezes, but we carry these in with good success. Deep planting is advisable, 9 to 12
Batemaniae. Clear orange apricot, without spots, 6 to 8 flowers borne on a stem. 4 ft. high. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Browni. Trumpet-shaped flowers; interior pure white with chocolate colored anthers; exterior brownish purple. Height 3 ft. 60c each; $6.00 per doz.
Canadense (Canadian Bell-Flowered Lily). Colors vary from reddish orange to yellow. Marked with black. Height 4 ft., 15c each ; $1.25 per doz. $9.00 per 100.
Henryi (The Yellow Speciosum). A very beautiful hardy Lily from northern China. Plants are of vigorous growth. They frequently attain the height of 6 ft. Each stem, carries from 5 to 8 flowers of a rich apricot yellow. Brown spots. 60c each; $6.00 per doz.
Superbum. Yellowish red. Height 4 ft. 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily). Fiery scarlet flower, spotted black. Height 6 ft. 10c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Tigrinum Flore Pleno. Double Flowered orange, spotted black. Height 4 ft. 10c each; 75c doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Wallacei. Glowing apricot freely spotted with black. Height 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots
Achimenes. Free-flowering plants of easy cultivation. The bulbs should be potted early in a mixture of loam and leaf mould. Keep warm and water care- fully. Assorted colors, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Caladium Esculentum. Beautiful ornamental foliage plant. The leaves are of immense size, light green with darker veins; will grow in any good garden soil to a height of 5 feet. Dry bulbs, according to size, 10c, i 15c and 20c each; $1.00 to $2.00 per doz.
Hyacinthus candicans. A hardy summer-flowering Hya- cinth with erect spikes of pure white flowers. 3 feet high. 60c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Milla Biflora. Beautiful white waxy flowers with pale lemon anthers, deliciously fragrant. Plant outdoors in May, take up bulbs in fall. 5c each; 50c per doz.
Tigridia (Shell Flower). Beautiful large shell-like flowers produced from July until frost.
T. Conchiflora. Orange and crimson spots. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
T. Grandiflora Alba. White flowers spotted with ma- roon and rose. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
T. Grandiflora Crimson. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
T. Pavonia. Red with crimson spots. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Japanese Large Flowering Chrysanthemums
Only for Greenhouse Growing
The following varieties are the best of the large-flower- ing' sorts. Plants ready about May first.
Pockett’s Crimson. Splendid exhibition variety.
Merza. Pure white; large flower.
Nellie Pockett. A massive white of great depth.
Mrs. Norman Davis. Fine white; one of the best.
Col. D. Appleton. Deep golden yellow; large round flower.
Cheltoni. Large yellow; a monster flower.
F. S. Vallis. One of the best yellows.
A. J. Balfour. Handsome pink; habit strong and erect.
M. F. Plant. Deep pink, reflexed petals.
Mrs. C. H. Totty. Light pink, very showy.
Glenview. Reddish bronze, well built.
Mrs. H. Partridge. Crimson, broad petals; handsome flower.
Strong Plants from 2% inch pots.
15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Geraniums
Pot-grown, for planting about May first.
$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Alliance (Ivy-leaved, double). Lilac-white.
Alphonse Ricard (Semi-double). Bright vermilion-scarlet. Beaute Poitevime (Semi-double). Light salmon-pink. A great favorite.
Double Dryden (Double). Coral-white, shading through lilac to crimson.
Jean Viand (Semi-double). Bright mauve-rose, white cen- tre.
La Favorite. The finest double white, continuous bloomer. Mme. Landry (Semi-double). Salmon-pink.
Mme. Salleroi (Variegated-leaved). Dwarf, for edgings. Mrs. F. G. Hill (Single). Soft light salmon-pink. Rycroft’s Surprise (Ivy-leaved). Clear rose-pink.
S. A. Nutt (Double). Rich, dark crimson, free flowering. Sweet Scented. Rose, lemon, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS BEDDING PLANTS
Started in Pots, for planting after May 1st.
Per Per Doz. 100
Abutilion. In variety $1.75 $12.00
Achyranthes. Collinsii 1.50 10.00
Ageratum. Best dwarf blue 1.50 10.00
Alternanthera. Dwarf 1.00 7.50
Alyssum. White 85 6.00
Antirrhinum. Mixed or separate colors 1.25 9.00
Asters. Assorted colors .50 3.50
Begonias, Tuberous. Choice varieties 2.50 18.00
Begonia Gracilis. White, red and pink 1.50 10.00
Begonia Gloire De Chatelaine. Beautiful rose
color 1.75 12.00
Caladium Esculentum (Elephant’s Ear) 2.25 15.00
Calendula. Deep yellow 1.00 8.00
Carnation, Margaret. Assorted 1.50 10.00
Centurea Candidissima 1.25 8.00
Centaurea Gymnocarpa. Silvery foliage 75 6.00
Cobea Scandens. Rapid growing climber 2.25 16.00
Coleus. Fine varieties 1.00 6.00
Cannas. In variety. (See special list) 1.50 10.00
Cuphea. Cigar plant 1.00 8.00
English Daisy 85 6.00
Feverfew. Double white, free flowering 1.50 10.00
Forget-me-not 85 6.00
Fuschias. Various fine sorts; small plants... 2.25 15.00
Heliotropes 1.75 12.00
Per Per Doz. 100
Hollyhocks. Single and double 1.50 10.00
Lantanas. Choice varieties 1.50 10.00
Lobelias. Various sorts 1.00 7.00
Lemon Verbenas 1.75 12.00
Marguerites. White and yellow 1.50 10.00
Marigold. French and African 1.00 7.00
Mignonette. Giant, sweet scented 1.00 7.00
Myrtle. Vinca Minor 1.50 10.00
Nasturtium. Dwarf or tall mixed 1.00 7.00
Nicotiana affinis 85 6.00
Pansies. Extra large flowered 35 2.50
Pentstemon (Southgate Gem). Red 1.50 10.00
Petunia. Double choice varieties 1.75 12.00
Petunia. Single, dwarf or tall 1.50 10.00
Phlox Drummondi. Four colors .85 6.00
Ricinus (Castor Bean) , 1.50 10.00
Salpiglossis. Mixed or separate colors 1.25 8.00
Salvia. Scarlet for beds 1.50 10.00
Stocks. Double, ten weeks 1.25 8.00
Torenia Fournieri. Dwarf blue; fine for
edging 1.25 8.00
Verbenas. Assorted colors, extra 1.00 7.00
Vincas. Red and white... 1.25 8.00
Variegated Vincas (Periwinkle) 2.50 18.00
Zinnias. Assorted colors 85 6.00
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Breck’s Dahlias
During the past season, at our Lexington establishment, several acres were devoted to the growing of these
popular favorites. In addition to the following, many other sterling varieties are carried in stock and listed in our
special catalogue.
Planting of dormant roots may be made sometimes as early as the middle of April, in the vicinity of Boston,
thus making possible a long season of bloom. Any well-tilled garden soil is suitable. Bulbs should be lifted in the
fall after the tops have been killed by frost, and stored in a dry cellar protected from freezing.
SHOW
j A. D. Livoni. A beautiful pink, full early, best for cut- ting. 15c each.
| Caleb Powers. Shell pink, beautiful color and form. 15c each.
Frank Smith. Rich purplish maroon tipped pink. 20c each.
Gen. Miles. Most immense and massive lavender pink striped purplish magenta, unique color, one of the best. 50c each.
Gov. Guild. Best large white, long stem, good form. 35c each.
G. D. Alexis. Large white tipped lavender. 15c each. Jeanni Johnson. Finest pink and white, large and free.
25c each.
H. Scalabre. The most perfect white in all ways. 25c each.
Mrs. G. Abbott. Bright golden yellow speckled and striped, intense scarlet, large, full and free. 50c each. Purple Duke. Large purple, quilled, like G. D. Alexis. 25c each.
W. W. Rawson. WJiite over-laid amethyst, extra good. 25c each.
Yellow Duke. A fine primrose yellow for cutting. 25c each.
1 dozen our selection, $2.00.
PAEONY FLOWERED
Avalanche. The finest pure white. 50c each.
Mrs. Charles H. Breck
Bertha von Suttner. Immense flower, lovely salmon pink, shaded yellow. 50c each.
DECORATIVE
Beloit. Very large, full and double, splendid form, rich purplish garnet, deepening towards the centre, stems extra long and strong. 35c each.
Commandant Rivoire. Superb large size flowers, color deep crimson, purple often marked white on tips and edges. 50c each.
Delice. Soft glowing rose pink, perfect form and stem. 25c each.
Gov. Floyd. A beauty of good habit, form, size and stem, violet maroon striped and splashed white. 35c each.
Golden West. A fine large primrose yellow, free and good. 35c each.
Hortulanus Fiet. Mammoth blooms of delicate shrimp- pink and gold shadings, which make it a most valuable acquisition. 75c each.
Hortulanus Witte. A pure white with large flowers; a splendid cut flower and exhibition variety. 25c each.
Immense. An enormous Dahlia with petals watered J white, streaked and bordered with rose cerise. 35c [ each.
Beaute de Soir. Rosy scarlet and currant-red, with golden suffusion. 75c each.
Garibaldi. Large rich garnet, free blooming and long stems. 25c each.
Geisha. A most sensational variety, scarlet and gold, no two alike, free, large and showy with curled petals. 50c each.
Germania. Dazzling bright crimson, attractive. 20c each.
Hampton Court. One of the best, large, bright mauve pink. 35c each.
John Wanamaker. Large pink lavender. 25c each.
King Leopold. Shades of primrose, extra free blooming. 20c each.
Lemon King. New, probably the best yellow, large and free. 35c each.
Phenomenal. A combination of curling petals with col- oring of white, red, purple, yellow and violet; a large flower. 50c each.
Queen Emma. Soft lavender pink. 20c each.
Queen Wilhelmina. Large, pure white; extra fine. 25c each.
1 dozen our selection, $2.50.
POMPONS
J. M. Goodrich. Splendid habit, stem and flower form, perfect, pink pencilled and tipped with pale gold. 35c each.
Le Grand Manitou. White ground, heavily striped and blotched with violet red, fine and large with high full centre. 50c each.
Oregon Beauty. Very large, well formed flower; vivid red. 50c each.
R. P. Struthers. The best brilliant red decorative. 50c each.
Yellow Colosse. An extremely good yellow. 25c each.
1 dozen our selection, $2.00.
Amber Queen. Rich amber. 10c each.
Belle of Spring. Small red. 10c each.
Brunette. Best deep maroon. 10c each.
Catherine. Fine yellow. 10c each.
Elfin. Nice small primrose. 10c each.
Eleganta. Soft pink tipped pink. 10c each.
Frau Knabe. Rose white and violet. 10c each. Gold Hanchen. Bright yellow. 10c each.
Grass an Wein. Crushed straw'berrry. 10c each. Highland Mary. Pink and white. 10c each.
Klein Gretchen. White shaded crimson. 10c each. Red Indian. Fine deep red. 10c each.
1 dozen our selection, $1.00.
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CACTUS DAHLIAS
Amelia Dufour. A beautiful salmon, lovely pink stripe. 15c each.
Aviateur Garros. The earliest-flowering variety; light sulphur yellow shading to white at tips of petals. 50c each.
Countess of Lonsdale. Rich salmon-tinted apricot. 15c each.
Delicatissima. Perfectly formed flowers of delicate Hy- drangea pink. 25c each.
Golden Gate. Immense deep golden yellow .overlaid bronze. 50c each.
J. H. Jackson. Finest dark maroon, early and free. 20c each.
Master Carl. Grand, large, bright amber, color pleasing. 25c each.
Mrs. C. H. Breck. A beautiful new variety which at- tracted much attention in our trial-ground last season. Flower of creamy yellow passing to varying shades of rich, rose pink. $1.00 each.
Margaret Bouchton. Large size, fine form and color, light pink shading to white, combine to place this among the very best. 75c each.
Sweetbriar. A superb rose pink, free on good stiff stems. 35c each.
Richard Box. A lovely very large light yellow of elegant shape with large petals, splendid stems. 50c each. Sirene. A hybrid cactus forming a star-like flower; color, rosy-pink, shading to an almost white center. 50c each.
1 dozen our selection, $2.50.
Breck’s Quality Cannas
One of our leading specialties, our flowering Cannas attract much attention at our Lexington nurseries. Many of Wintzer’s latest and best creations are included in our collection.
Alice Roosevelt. 4 ft. A good old variety with dark green leaves and large salmon-scarlet flowers. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Beacon. 4 to 414 ft. Green foliage; produces great masses of rich cardinal flowers. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Beaute Poitevine. 314 ft. Green foliage; dark crimson flowers of large size. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Charles Henderson. 4 ft. Green foliage; flowers of deep crimson, with flame-yellow throat. 15c each ; $1.50 per doz.
City of Portland. 314 ft. Glowing salmon-pink; strong- growing; new. 50c each.
Flag of Truce. 4 ft. Large-flowered, cream-white with faint pink markings. One of the latest and best. 75c each.
Florence Vaughan. 314 ft. Green foliage; flowers rich golden yellow, thickly spotted with bright red. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Gladiator. 414 ft. Green foliage; large crimson flowers. Good for center or back of bed. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Golden Gate. 4 ft. Green foliage. Flowers pure gold,, rayed with orange and crimson. 50c each.
Hungaria. 314 ft. Green foliage; flowers very large, blush pink with satiny sheen. 25c each; $2.00 per doz
Kate F. Deemer. 4 ft. Green foliage. A grand flower of rich, oriole-yellow, which gradually gives place to turkey-red in the centre. The throat is almost white. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. •
King Humbert. 4 ft. Bronze foliage with brownish green stripes, large thick and leathery. Flowers large, bright orange-scarlet streaked with crimson. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Loveliness. 3 ft. Green foliage. Bright ruby crimson; one of the finest Cannas in existence. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Meteor (Wintzer’s). 5 ft. Green foliage; flowers of a deep, dazzling crimson. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.
Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. 4 ft. Green foliage; the most popular pink Canna ever introduced. Salmon-pink flowers of largest size. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Mont Blanc. 314 ft. Green foliage; almost pure white flowers. 25c each; $2.00 per doz.
Niagara. 3 ft. Green foliage; flowers are rich, deep crimson with irregular border of golden yellow; a popular variety. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Olympic. 5 ft. Green foliage ; flowers are very large, of a captivating shade of rich orient-red, with centre of lighter shade and dappled carmine. 50c each; $5.00! per doz.
Panama. 3 ft. Green foliage; flowers are of an unusual, attractive, rich orange red, with edge of bright golden yellow; the petals are almost round, being as broad as they are long. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.
Pennsylvania. 6 ft. Green foliage; flowers large, pure, deep scarlet. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Pillar of Fire. 6 ft. Green foliage; the giant of its class; flowers bright crimson scarlet. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Rosea Gigantea. 4 ft. Green foliage. Rich rose-pink flowers of giant size; a prodigious bloomer. 25c each; $2.00 per doz.
Richard Wallace. 4 ft. Green foliage; flowers large, pure yellow. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Splendor. 4% ft. Green foliage. Very large, well spread-out flowers of intense scarlet. 25c each ; $2.50 per doz.
Wabash. 4 ft. Bronze-leaved. Flowers carmine pink, unusually large. Well described as the bronze-leaved Rosea Gigantea. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Wintzer’s Colossal. 5 to 6 ft. Green foliage. Orchid flowers 8 inches across, vivid scarlet; the largest Canna in commerce. 35c each ; $3.50 per doz.
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Breck’s Hardy Plants
Orders for hardy plants and trees are filled and shipped from our 100-acre nurseries at Lexington. Customers are invited to visit these grounds and inspect our immense stock of growing things, which is intended to cover all requirements for garden and landscape planting. BRECK-ROBINSON NURSERY CO., Munroe Station, LEXINGTON, MASS.
An effective Mass-Planting of Frau Karl Druschki
ROSES
Roses are probably the most popular and satisfying of the out-of-door flowers. Given plenty of sunshine and water, they more than repay their cost in wealth of bloom the first season.
After May first, only potted roses are recommended. Dormant plants can scarcely be relied upon for vigorous growth if set out later than that date. In early spring, dormant roses will he furnished at prices noted.
Hybrid Perpetual Roses
Dormant Plants (before May 1st), 50c each; $5.00 per
doz.; $30.00 per 100.
Potted Plants, 60c each; $6.00 per doz.
(Unless otherwise priced.)
Alfred Colomb. Large, free-blooming; brilliant carmine- crimson. (Dormant only.)
Anne de Diesbach. Very large and fragrant; carmine.
Baroness Rothschild. Well-shaped; hardy; light pink.
Clio. Vigorous and extra fine; flesh, shaded with rosy pink. (Dormant only.)
Earl of Dufferin. Vigorous; velvety crimson, shaded ma- roon. (Dormant only.)
Frau Karl Druschki (Snow Queen). The best white rose.
George Dickson. One of the darkest of the red roses ; velvety black-crimson, heavily veined with deep crim- son maroon. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
His Majesty. Often called the “Crimson Frau Karl Druschki.” Blooms large and full; deep, dark crimson, highly perfumed.
George Arends (Pink Frau Karl Druschki). Like the foregoing, this retains the size and fullness of the fa- mous white Druschki, but is a delicate pink in color. 75c.
General Jacqueminot. Fragrant; good forcer; scarlet- crimson.
Hugh Dickson. Large and full; crimson and scarlet.
John Hopper. Profuse bloomer; brilliant rosy crimson.
Madam Gabriel Luizet. Large, cup-shaped; pink.
Magna Charta. Fragrant ; pink, suffused with carmine.
Margaret Dickson. Large petals ; white, pale flesh center.
Marshall P. Wilder. Fragrant; blooms late; cherry-car- mine.
Mrs. John Laing. Large, fine form; soft pink.
Paul Neyron. Extra large, free blooming; deep rose.
Persian Yellow. Large, free-blooming; deep golden yel- low. (Dormant only.)
Soleil d’Or. Shades of golden yellow and orange. Dor- mant, 75c each; potted 90c each.
Ulrich Brunner. One of the best; cherry, lighted with red.
Hybrid Tea Roses
EVERBLOOMING
Dormant Plants, 50c ea.; $5 doz. Potted Plants, 60c ea.; $6 doz. (Unless otherwise priced.)
Arthur R. Goodwin. Continuous bloomer; coppery red. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
British Queen. Buds slightly flushed, opening pure white. Type of flower between White Maman Cochet and Frau Karl Druschki. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c. Caroline Testout. Free bloomer; clear, bright rose. Colleen. Brilliant rose-pink and crimson shadings over creamy-yellow; fragrant. Dormant, 60e; potted, 75c. Edward Mawley. One of the most beautiful of the ever- blooming rich crimson, shaded with velvety maroon. Etoile de France. Cup-shaped, fragrant; velvety crimson. Francisca Kruger. Coppery yellow, shaded with peach. (Potted only.)
Francis Scott Key. A heavy double rose of great sub- stance; finely formed, free-blooming, rich crimson red. (Potted only.)
General MacArthur. Very fine; crimson-scarlet.
Geo. C. Waud. Orange-vermilion; beautiful rose.
Gloire de Dijon. Hardy; combined salmon, rose, yellow. Gruss an Teplitz. Hardy; free-flowering; crimson. Hadley. Deep, velvety crimson, brilliant and fragrant ;
long stemmed. Potted, 90c each.
Hermosa. Flat form, double; bright rose. (Potted only.) Hoosier Beauty. Velvety, glowing crimson-scarlet with dark shading. The bud is of good length. Potted, 75c. Jonkheer J. L. Mock. Carmine, changing to pink. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Large; creamy white. Killarney. Queen of the Irish roses; carmine-pink.
La France. Constant bloomer; rose, changing to a pink. Los Angeles. A remarkable new rose of American origin. Long-stemmed, luminous flame-pink flowers, shaded with coral and gold. Large, perfectly formed, fragrant. $1.50 each; $18 per doz. (in pots).
Mad. Edouard Herriot. Semi-double; coral red, shaded with yellow and bright rosy scarlet passing to shrimp red; buds slender and pointed. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
Special Rose Catalogue sent on request.
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H. T. ROSES (Continued)
Madam Ravary. Fragrant; unusual; deep yellow.
Maman Cochet. Vigorous and free-blooming; pink.
Melody. Deep canary-yellow; free-llowering. Potted, 60c each.
Mrs. Aaron Ward. Free-flowering; Indian-yellow. Dor- mant, 60c; potted, 75c.
Prince de Bulgarie. Silvery flesh-pink. Pots, 60c.
Radiance. Carmine pink to coppery yellow.
Richmond. Beautiful in hud form; crimson-scarlet.
Sunburst. Coppery-orange and golden yellow. This rose has gained great favor since its introduction in 1912. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
Viscountess Folkstone. Cream-white, with salmon-pink center. A favorite.
White Maman Cochet. Like Maman Cochet, but white.
William R. Smith. Creamy white, shaded with rose.
Climbing Roses
Dormant, 50c; potted, 60c; unless otherwise noted.
Climbing American Beauty. The best-known of the climb- ing H. T. roses. Combines the attractiveness of the parent “Beauty” with vigorous climbing habit.
Climbing Gruss an Teplitz. Free-flowering as the bedding variety. Potted, 60c. •
Climbing K. A. Victoria. Creamy white; vigorous habit. Potted, 60c.
Crimson Rambler. Well-known and popular.
Dorothy Perkins. Vigorous; good foliage; shell-pink.
Dr. W. Van Fleet. Delicate flesh-pink; pointed buds, large full flowers. Bronze foliage. Dormant, 60c.
Evangeline. A strong climber of the Wichuraiana type. White flowers, tipped with pink. Dormant, 50c.
Excelsa. A new Crimson Rambler; deep crimson.
Flower of Fairfield (Everblooming Crimson Rambler). Crimson, with white at base of petals. Dormant, 50c.
Gardenia. Rich golden yellow flowers, suffused with creamy white. A Wichuraiana hybrid.
Hiawatha. Ruby carmine, with clear white eye.
Lady Gay. Beautiful rose pink.
Silver Moon. A new, free-blooming climbei-, with rich, bronzy foliage. Flowers white, large, single, very fra- grant. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
Tausendschon. One of the best; white and delicate pink. Dormant, 60c; potted, 75c.
White Dorothy. Vigorous and fine. Dormant only.
White Rambler. Many small flowers. Dormant only.
Wichuraiana (Memorial Rose). Trailing; white flowers. Dormant only.
Yellow Rambler. Yellow in bud, fading as the flowers open. Dormant only.
Climbing American Beauty
Colleen
Dwarf Polyantha Roses (Baby Ramblers)
Dormant, 50c; Potted, 60c.
Anny Muller. Profuse bloomer; brilliant rose.
Baby Tausendschon. Vigorous; white and pink. Potted, 75 e.
Clothilde Soupert. White, with rosy centers. Dormant only.
Jessie. Constant bloomer; cherry-crimson.
Madame Norbert Levavasseur. Crimson Baby Rambler. Maman Levavasseur. Pink Baby Rambler.
Orleans. Vigorous and free-blooming; geranium rose.
Moss Roses
Crested Moss. Pink buds with mossy fringe. 50c each. Salet Moss. Vigorous; large flowers; light rose. 50c each.
Rugosa or Japanese Roses
Rosa rugosa. Fine foliage, flowers, and bright red fruit. 35c each; $3.50 doz. Dormant only, var. alba. Same as above, with white flowers. 35c ; $3.50 doz. Dormant only.
var. Conradi Ferdinand Meyer. Double; clear rose. 35c ; dormant only.
var. Mme. George Bruant. Semi-double; white. 35c and 50c.
var. Roseraie de l’Hay. Double ; carmine cherry-red. 35c ; dormant only.
Miscellaneous Roses
(Dormant only.)
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar). Fragrant foliage. 25c; 2.50 doz.
R. rubrifolia. Red leaves; red flowers. 30c; $3.00 doz. Madam Plantier. Good for massing; white. 25c; $2.50 doz.
LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Making a specialty of Rose and Flower gardens, as well as general landscape work, we are in a position to render valuable aid in the planning of such features for the home grounds. Our repre- sentative will call upon request.
Telephone, Lexington 260.
Arbors and Trellises for Climbing Roses — Made in our own Shop.
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HARDY PHLOX
Old-fashioned flowers, improved in form and coloring, the hardy Phloxes are invaluable for massing in the flower-garden or border. Price, 15c each; $1.50 per doz., except as noted.
Africa. Carmine purple, blood-red eye. 25c each; $2.50 doz.
Annie Cook. Flesh pink. Very fragrant.
Baron Van Dedem. Glistening scarlet, blood-red. 20c each.
B. Comte. Brilliant, rich French purple. 20c each; $2.00 doz.
Bridesmaid. Pure white, crimson-carmine eye. 20c each; $2.00 doz.
Elisabeth Campbell. Light salmon, pink center. The best pink Phlox for bedding. 25c each; $2.50 doz.
Europa. White with crimson-carmine eye. The individ- ual flowers and trusses are very large. 25c each; $2.50 doz.
Japanese Single Paeonies
Few plants can vie with the Single Paeony for beauty, and an established bed in full bloom is gorgeous. Price 50c each ; $5 per doz.
Diana. White, creamy white center.
Dragon. Very large dark crimson.
Mikado. Deep lilac rose, silvery markings.
Phlox Europa
For additional varieties and descriptions see Nursery Catalogue.
Peony Jeanne d’Arc
THE PAEONIES
Paeonies should be planted in good, rich, deep moist soil, after which they will require less attention than any other class of flowering plants. They are perfectly hardy and their remarkable freedom from disease and insects makes them most desirable. Paeonies thrive in all loca- tions whether in the broad sunlight or partial shade. Albatre. Milk-white, tinged lilac, edged with carmine.
Fragrant. Tall, mid-season. 50c each; $5.00 doz. Charlemagne. Lilac-white with blush center. Fragrant, medium-tall; late. 50c each.
Couronne D’Or. Pure white, with yellow stamens, tipped carmine. Medium tall; late. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Duchesse de Nemours. Pure white crown, sulphur-white collar. Fragrant. Medium height; early. 50c each; $5 doz.
Felix Crousse. Late. Deep crimson, marked with car- dinal. 75c each; $7.50 doz.
Festiva Maxima. Pure white, prominently flecked crim- son; outer petals sometimes faint lilac-white. Tall; early. 50c each; $5 doz.
Jeanne d’Arc. Large, bomb type; center pale lilac, collar cream white touched with sulphur; mid-season. 50c each.
Madam Crousse. Pure white; center flecked crimson; mid-season. 50c each.
Madam de Verneville. Pure white, center blush fading to pure white, carmine flecks. Medium height; early. 50c each.
Marie Lemoine. Pure white with cream-white center, occasional carmine tip. Medium height; very late. 50c each.
Meissonier. Brilliant purple red. Very tall; mid-season. 50c each.
Monsieur Dupont. Milk-white center, splashed crimson. Tall; mid-season. 75c each.
Mont Blanc. Pure white with cream white center. 75c each; $7.50 doz.
Officinalis Rosea. Crimson, changing to rose. 35c each. Officinalis rubra. The old-fashioned red paeony. 35c each. Choice Mixed. Unnamed varieties. 25c each; $2.50 doz.
Frau Ant. Buchner. The finest pure white Phlox. 25c each.
General Chanzy. Scarlet-pink, with salmon tint. Bril- liant.
General Van Heutsz. Brilliant salmon-red; with white center. 20c each; $2 doz.
Geo. A. Strohlen. Bright scarlet, with crimson red eye.
Large flower. 20c each; $2.00 doz.
Goliath. Rich crimson carmine; very tall. 20c each; $2.00 doz.
Gruppenkonigin. Flesh colored rose, carmine eye. 20c each ; $2 doz.
Independence. Large pure white flowers. Dwarf habit. Jeanne d’Arc. Pure white. Flowers extra large. Late. Le Soleil. Bright china rose, rose center. Early.
Miss Lingard. White. June to August. Foliage glossy. Mad. Paul Dutrie. Soft pink color. 20c each; $2 doz. Rynstrom. Uniform color, not unlike that of Paul Neyron Rose. 20c each ; $2.00 doz.
R. P. Struthers. Bright pinkish salmon, with crimson eye. New and most excellent.
Rosenberg. Bright reddish-violet with blood red eye. Stella’s Choice. Tall; pure white, very late.
Von Lassburg. Pure white flowers.
DWARF SPECIES
Phlox subulata (Moss Pink). Pink, 4 to 6 inches, April and May. Foliage, moss-like and deep green; creep- ing habit. 10c each; $1 per doz.
P. var. alba. White form of the above. Very effective in masses. 10c each; $1 per doz.
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Iris Germanica (German Iris)
German Iris
The German Iris is among the most desirable and easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, pro- ducing in May showy flowers of exquisite coloring, com- bining the richest and most delicate tints. For best results plant in a well-drained, sunny position, barely covering the roots.
In the following description “S” signifies the standards, or erect petals; “F” the falls, or drooping petals.
Prices, except w'here noted, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Asiatica. S. Purple plume. F. Darker purple.
Aurea. S. and F. Clear rich yellow.
Canary Bird. S. Canary-yellow. F. Crimson-purple. Celeste. Pure celestial blue, changing to porcelain. Darius. S. Lemon. F. Yellow, veined and corded with purple.
Donna Maria. S. Azure. F. Purple.
Duchesse de Nemours. S. Pale lilac. F. Purple-violet, veined white.
Flavescens. Light primrose-yellow, large flowers. Florentina alba. S. and F. Light porcelain-blue, changing to white.
Florentina Blue. S. and F. Pale-blue. Fragrant. Gracchus. S. Creamy yellow. F. Velvet purple, yellow striped.
Hector. Yellow and brownish red.
Honorabilis. S. Indian-yellow. F. Chestnut-red.
La Tendrer. S. Lavender-blue. F. Blue, veined violet. Madame Chereau. Pure white, penciled violet.
Mrs. H. Darwin. White, veined purple.
Pallida Dalmatica. 3 to 4 ft. Lavender, stately spikes.
New and very fine. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Pallida speciosa. S. Violet-blue. F. Purple.
Princess of Wales. Combination violet-purple, violet and yellow.
Purple Queen. S. and F. Rich violet-purple.
Queen of May. S. and F. Bright rosy lavender.
Silver King. S. and F. Pure white, large. Fragrant.
Japanese Iris
The flowers of the Japanese Iris are often 8 inches across, and of remarkably varied and beautiful colors. They thrive best in a rich and somewhat moist soil. The blooming season is from the middle of June to about
August 1.
Large Plants, 30c each ; $3.00 per doz.
Mixed Colors, unnamed, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
(Order by number or name.)
No. 4 Kumo-no-obi. Double violet-purple, white center.
No. 7 Sofu-no-koi. Double light blue, with pink marking.
No. 8 Mana-dowru. Double white, penciled blue, purple center.
j No. 10 Yomo-no-umi. Double, maltese lavender, purple center, penciled.
| No. 11 Mei-ran. Single carmine rose.
) No. 12 Kuma-funjin. Double, dark purple, blue center.
No. 14 Hana-aoi. Double, bright violet-blue, shaded white.
) No. 15 Uchin. Double bluish purple, veined white.
| No. 16 Oshkun. Double navy-blue, purple center.
No. 19 Kimi-no-megumi. Single, light blue, penciled, red center.
| No. 20 Kumo-no-uys. Double, very dark bluish purple.
j No. 23 Qniga-shima. Double, violet purple-sapphire cen- ter.
} No. 26 Senjo-no-hora. Double, dark red, splashed white.
| No. 28 Shira-taki. Double, white with yellow marking.
No. 29 Shiga-no-wia-nami. Double, sapphire and blue, penciled white.
No. 30 Kagaribi. Double, rose red, penciled white.
No. 31 Kosui-no-iro. Double, very light blue, white cen- ter.
No. 32 Komochi-guma. Single, very dark blush purple.
No. 33 Kaku-jaku-ro. Single, light pink and blue, pen- ciled white.
No. 34 Momiji-no-taki. Double, pink ground, blue and yellow veined.
Hardy Garden Chrysanthemums
These old-fashioned plants are eagerly sought for by ! garden lovers, and we are able to offer a large number of new varieties which are of great value.
Price 15c each; 1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Aberdeen. Bronze (Button).
Arabella. Pink.
Boston. Golden bronze.
Bridesmaid. Blush.
Canary. Pale yellow.
Davidiana. Pink.
Golden Pheasant. Rich golden-yellow.
Julia Lagravere. Dark red.
President. Deep yellow; large.
| Seven Oaks. Pale yellow, free-flowering.
J Syracuse. Large dark red.
1 Soleil d’Or. Orange.
Trojan. Maroon, with yellow center.
Victor. Rosy crimson.
Iris Kaempferi (Japanese Iris)
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Canterbury Bells and Foxgloves
HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS
The Perennials supply us with some of the most beautiful and interesting plants available for out-of-door cui- ture. By judicious selection a succession of bloom from spring until frost, with wonderful range of color, may be obtained. Time of flowering and approximate height of each is indicated.
Achillea “The Pearl.” Pure white double. 15c each: $1.50 doz.
June. 2 ft.
Alyssum saxatile compactum. Beautiful yellow flowers in spring. 6 in. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
pink flowers in August and $1.50 per doz.
Beautiful white. 2 ft. 15c
Anemone japonica. Dark Sept. 2 ft. 15c each;
A. japonica, Whirlwind, each; $1.50 per doz.
Anthemis tinctoria (Yellow Marguerite). Flowers June to October, 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Aquilegia canadensis. Scarlet and yellow. July. W2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
A. chrysantha. Rich yellow. July. 3 ft. 15c each ; $1.50 per doz.
A. coerulea hybrida. Shades of blue, white, pink, yel- low, etc. IV2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Arabis alpina plena (Alpine Rock Cress). (Perennial, White Alyssum). White. May. 6 to 9 in. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Armeria maritima (Sea Pink). Bright Rose. May to frost. 9 in. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
A. var. Laucheana. Dwarf, similar to above; bright pink. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Aster, Beauty of Colwall. Lavender, double. September. 4 ft. 25c each ; $2.50 per doz.
A. nova angliae. Bluish-purple. September. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
A. nova angliae preziosa. Deep blue. September. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 doz.
Baptisia australis (False Indigo). 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Boltonia latisquama. Clear lilac, each; $1.50 per doz.
Dark blue. July. 3 ft.
September. 4 ft. 15c
Summer. 3 to 4 ft.
Campanula carpatica. Clear blue.
15c each; $1.50 per doz.
C. persicsefolia (Peach-leaved Bell Flower). Porcelain blue. June to August. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
C. media (Canterbury Bell). June and July. 3 to 4 ft. Blue, white. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Centaurea montana. Colors red, white, blue and pink. Summer. 1% ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Coreopsis grandiflora. Golden-yellow. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Summer. 2 ft.
Delphinium chinense. Intense blue. Summer. 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
D. formosum. Blue, white center. Summer. 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
D. Belladonna. A very popular light blue variety. 3 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William). Mixed colors. June and July. 20 in. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
D. plumarius (Scotch Pink). Fragrant pink flowers. June. 9 in. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart), ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Pink. Spring. 2
Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove). Purple and white. 3 to 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
June.
Eulalia zebrina. A stately grass with green and yellow leaves. 6 ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Funkia variegata (Plaintain Lily). Blue with variegated foliage. July. 1 to 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
F. subcordata grandiflora (White Day white. July to Sept. 2 ft. 15c each; $
Lily). Pure .50 per doz.
Gaillardia grandiflora (Blanket Flower). Red and yellow. July. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Gypsophila paniculata. Small white flowers in great pro- fusion. Summer. 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Helenium autumnale superbum. Bright yellow. 5 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
August.
H. hoopesi. Orange yellow. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
June and July. 2 to 3 ft.
Helianthus decapetalus. Bright yellow. Summer. 5 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
H. mollis. Yellow flowers, downy, silvery foliage. 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
H. multiflorus fl. pi. (So-called Hardy Dahlia). Double Yellow. Aug. to Sept. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
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HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS— Continued
Heliopsis Pitcherii. Golden-yellow. July to Sept. 6 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose). Large white. De- cember. Frame culture. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.
Hemerocallis (lava. Golden yellow flowers. Summer. 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
H. Thunbergii. Lemon yellow. Summer. 3 ft. 15c . each; $1.50 per doz.
Heuchera sanguinea. Bright red flowers. Handsome foli- age. Summer. 1% ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Hibiscus moscheutos, Crimson Eye. White, with crimson eye. Aug. to Sept. 3 to 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Iberis sempervirens (Perennial Candytuft). Flowers white, foliage evergreen. May to June. 8 to 12 inches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial Pea). Bright red. Summer.
5 ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
L. var. Albus. White, otherwise like above. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Lavandula vera (English Lavender). July. 1 to 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Liatris pycnostachya. Lavender-purple. Summer. 5 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). 3 ft. August. Scarlet. Very showy border plant. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Lupinus polyphyllus. Blue, pea-like flowers. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
L. albus. White, form of preceding. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Lychnis chalcedonica. Brilliant scarlet. Summer. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
L. plenissima. Pink. Summer. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Lythrum roseum superbum. Rosy-red. Summer. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Monarda didyma. Brilliant scarlet. Foliage sweet-scented. Summer. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Myosotis palustris semperflorens (Forget-me-not). Light blue. Summer. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
CEnothera Youngii. Clear yellow. 2 inches in diameter. June to Aug. 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy).
P. Royal Scarlet. Scarlet. Small blotches, 2 ft. 25c each; $2.00 per dozen.
P. nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). Yellow. 1 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Pentstemon barbatus Torreyii (Beard-tongue). Bright red. July. 4 to 5 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Physostegia virginica. Spikes of tubular-shaped, pink flowers. August. 3 to 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Platycodon grandiflora. Very dark blue. July to Octo- ber. 2 to 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Primula officinalis hybrida (English Primrose). Shades of white, yellow and red. Spring. 1 ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
P. veris superba. Large yellow. 1% ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Pyrethrum roseum hybridum. Single and double mixed. Colors range white to dark crimson. Summer. 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Scabiosa caucasica. Lilac-blue. Summer. 18 inches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Sedum spectabilis (Show}7 Stonecrop). Rosy purple. September. 18 inches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Shasta Daisy. Large snowy-white flowers, in bloom con- tinuously throughout the entire summer and fall. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Spiraea Gladstonei. White flower. Palm-like foliage. Summer. 2 ft. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
S. filipendula plena. Fern-like foliage, creamy white flowers. 2 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Stokesia cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Lavender blue. Aug. to Oct. 18 to 24 inches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Tritoma uvaria grandiflora. Red and yellow. Aug. to Oct. 3 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
T. Pfitzerii. Orange-scarlet. Aug. to Oct. 4 ft. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
T. nobilis (Red Hot Poker). Aug. to Nov. 6 ft. 35c each ; $3.50 per doz.
Trollius Europaeus. May. Yellow. 18 inches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Veronica longifolia subsessilis. Blue Flowers. Aug. to Sept. 2 ft. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). Early growth, droop- ing white flowers. 6 ft. Clumps, 50c each.
VINES AND CREEPERS
Actinidia polygama, or arguta. Glossy foliage with red stems. Strong grower. 3 yr., 50c each, $5.00 doz.
Akebia quinata. Clover-like leaves. 30c each, $3.00 doz.
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. Common woodbine, or Virginia creeper. 3 yr., 30c each, $3.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.
A. var. Englemanni. Like the above, but clings closely to any surface. Hardy and rapid-growing. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
A. Veitchii (or tricuspidata). “Boston Ivy.” Common- ly used for covering buildings. 3 yr., 30c, $3.00 per doz.
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). Large heart- shaped leaves. 2 yr., 50c; 3 yr., 75c each.
Celastrus Scandens (Roxbury Waxwork; Bitter sweet). Shrubby climber. Orange and crimson, capsuled fruit. 3 yr., 35c each, $3.00 per doz.
Clematis paniculata. Rapid grower. White fragrant flow- ers in September. 3 yr., 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
C. Virginiana (Virgin’s Bower). Good climber, white flowers and tufted seeds. 3 yr., 30c, $3.00 per doz.
Clematis, Large Flowered. 50c; $5.00 per doz.
C. Henryi. Large creamy white flower.
C. Jackmani. Violet purple, free flowering.
C. Madame Andre. Large crimson flower.
Euonymus radicans. Evergreen, creeping or climbing. Clings to wall-surfaces like Ivy when once estab- lished. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Hedera Helix (English Ivy). Dark, glossy, evergreen leaves. Grows best in partial shade, with protection first winter. 35c; $3.50 per doz. Larger specimens, $1.00 to $5.00 each.
Humulus Lupulus (Hop-Vine). July and August. Rapid grower. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Lonicera Halleana (Hall’s Evergreen Honeysuckle). Grows rapidly and blooms freely. Useful for cover- ing embankments or fences. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
L. Periclymenum Belgicum (Belgian or Dutch Monthly Honeysuckle). Red and yellow; fragrant flowers all summer. 30c each, $3.00 per doz.
L. Sempervirens (Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle). Tu- bular flowers, handsome foliage and fruit. 3 yr., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.
Tecoma (Bignonia) radicans (Trumpet Vine). Orange and scarlet flowers. 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Wistaria Chinensis (Chinese Wistaria). Pendulous blue flower, clusters in May. 75c; extra large, $1.00 each.
W. var. alba. White flowered variety. 75c each.
W. Multijuga. Extra long purple flower-racemes. 75c each.
Trellises, Arches, Arbors, in stock and to order.
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Abbreviations.— Size : L, large; M, medium; S, small;
D, dwarf; VD, very dwarf. Rapidity of growth: r, rapid;
m, medium; s, slow; v, vigorous.
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir). L. Of rapid, slender pyramidal growth, with very dark foliage. Grows in cold, wet ground as well as in better soil. 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each.
A. concolor; syn., lasiocarpa. Lm. It is from Colo- rado, and grows to a height of 50 feet and more. The foliage varies exceedingly in color from a glau- cous-blue to a very light green. It is graceful and feathery, and as it grows older retains its lower limbs. 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $7.00 each.
Juniperus communis (Common Juniper). Usually a shrub with spreading, sometimes prostrate, branches which curve upwards near the ends; widely distributed throughout the colder regions and mountains of the Northern Hemisphere. Foliage grayish green, very dense. A beautiful shrub valuable in rockeries or as a ground cover. 18 in., $1.50 each; 2 ft., $2.50 each.
J. var. Hibernica (Irish Juniper). Mm. Of dense pillar-like growth. Glaucous green foliage. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50 each; 4 ft., $2.00 each.
J. Sabina (Savin Juniper). VDs. Prostrate, spreading branches, with somber green foliage. Hardy and well adapted for hillsides, etc. 18 to 24 in., $1.50 each; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00 each.
J. Virginiana (Red Cedar). Mm. Tapering form,
bright, rich green foliage. Useful for ornamental planting. 2 ft., $1.00 each; 3 ft., $1.75 each; 4 ft., $2.50 each.
Picea alba (White Spruce). Lm. Light, silvery green foliage and dense pyramidal growth. Hardy in all locations. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50 each.
P. excelsa (Norway Spruce). Lr. The most generally used of evergreen trees. Useful for screens and wind- breaks on account of its rapid growth. It makes a tall tree, and, as an individual tree, with room to develop, is of pyramidal, symmetrical growth, its lower branches sweeping the ground. 2 to 3 ft., 75c each; 3 to 4 ft., $1.25 each; 4 to 5 ft., $2.25 each; 5 to 6 ft., $3.50 each.
P. pungens glauca Kosterii (Roster’s Blue Spruce). Lr. Stiff, pungent foliage and clusters of cones. The most highly-colored variety. No evergreen tree can excel it as it has the advantage of growing vigor- ously where many evergreens fail; withstands the coldest seasons. 2 to 2% ft., $3.00; 2% to 3 ft., $4.50;
3 to 4 ft., $6.00 each. (Prices quoted on larger speci- mens.)
Pinus Austriaca; syn., nigricans (Austrian, or Black Pine). Lr. A robust-growing variety, with long, dark green stiff needles. Does well on all soils, and is one of the best' evergreens for seashore planting. 2 to 3 ft., $1.75 each.
P. mughus (Dwarf Mugho Pine). Ds. Of the highest value where a low, dense, spreading growth is de- sired. Very dark foliage and extremely hardy. 12 to 15 in. spread, $1.50; 18 to 24 in., $2.50.
P. strobus -(White Pine). Lr. The most valuable of all native evergreens for timber purposes. A well- grown individual tree, with its light, silvery foliage; is always highly ornamental. In age this Pine is most impressive. Useful for hedges, as it can be clipped like a shrub. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50;
4 to 5 ft., $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., $2.50 each.
Retinospora var. plumosa (Plume-like Japan Cypress).
Lr. One of the hardiest and best. Delicate glaucous foliage. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00.
R. var. plumosa aurea. Lm. A striking, fine form of the above, and very hardy. Brilliantly golden throughout the season. One of the most desirable.
2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.00; 4 to 5 ft., $5.00. Thuya occidentalis (American Arborvitae). Mr. Of con- ical form and rapid growth. Used largely for hedges.
3 ft., $1.00 each; 4 ft., $1.50 each; 5 ft., $2.00 each.
T. var. pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arborvitae). Of up- right, columnar growth. 3 ft., $1.50; 4 ft., $2.50;
5 ft., $3.50 each.
Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock Spruce). Lr. A graceful tree, with loose, open growth, and yew-like foliage. It can be kept in dense form if pruned. Prefers moist soil. 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00.
HARDY EVERGREEN SHRUBS
Daphne Cneorum (Garland Flower). A dwarf evergreen plant with shiny leaves. Bears a profusion of bright pink, fragrant blossoms in May. 6 to 8 in., 50c; 8 to 10 in., 75c.
K&lmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel). A native evergreen shrub. Glossy foliage, beautiful pink and white flow- ers in June. 18 to 24 in., $1.50; $15.00 doz.; carloads, $150 to $200; specimens, $2 to $5 each.
Leucothoe Catesbaei. Small with thick foliage. Showy spikes of white flowers in May. 15 to 18 in., 60c and $1.00 each.
Mahonia or Berberis aquifolia (Ashberry). Large spiny leaves turning scarlet in fall. Bright yellow flowers in May. 12 to 18 in., 30c; 18 to 24 in., 50c.
Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Spurge). An ever- green plant forming a mat of glossy foliage. 15c each; $1.50 doz.
For more complete list see General Nursery Catalogue.
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RHODODENDRONS
It is our purpose to list only such varieties of this popular evergreen as have proved hardy in this latitude. Proper exposure (half-shade, protected from winds and h ot sun) has much to do with their successful growth, as well as thorough preparation of the soil with leafmold or peat. Pick off seed-pods after blossoms have dropped. Mulch heavily with leaves or litter.
Named Hybrids
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Abraham Lincoln. Rosy crimson.
Album elegans. Blush, changing to white. Atrosanguineum. Intense blood-red.
Boule de Neige. Pure white ; very hardy.
Candidissimum (Parsons). White, fading to pure white. Caractacus. Rich purplish crimson.
Charles Bagley. Cerise pink.
Charles Dickens. Dark scarlet.
Daisy Rand (Parsons). Deep crimson, beautifully spot- ted.
Delicatissimum. Blush-white, edged pink.
E. S. Rand. Scarlet, large cluster.
Everestianum. Rosy lilac, spotted red.
F. D. Godman. Crimson, fine blotch.
Flushing (Parsons). Rosyiscarlet.
F. L. Ames (Waterer). Pale-rose with band of rosy-pink. General Grant. Crimson-pink.
Giganteum. Bright rose,
Gloriosum. White; bold flowers and good foliage.
H. H. Hunnewell. Dark crimson.
Ignatius Sargent (Waterer). Rosy-scarlet.
Kettledrum. Rich crimson.
Lady Armstrong. Pale rose, beautiful spotted.
Lady Clermont. Red, shaded crimson.
Mrs. Milner. Rich crimson.
Parson’s Gloriosum. Pale lavender.
Parson’s Grandiflorum. Bright carmine.
Rosabel (Waterer). Pale-rose.
Roseum elegans. Vivid rose; beautiful.
Senator Charles Sumner (Parsons). Crimson.
Unnamed hybrids, in colors. Red, White, Pink. 18 to 24 in. 75c each; $7.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100.
Rhododendron Arbutifolium. This is one of the best of the dwarf sorts. It has bright foliage, is compact in habit, and is covered with pale pink flowers in June. $1.00 and $1.50 each.
R. Catawbiense. This is a native, compact but tall-grow- ing form with handsome foliage and large trusses of deep rose flowers. A splendid variety to group with high-colored forms as its foliage effect can be depended upon. 18 to 24 in., $1.00; 2 to 2% ft., $2.00; 3 ft., $3.00.
BOXWOOD
Pyramidal Form. Fine specimens, closely sheared; highly desirable for placing in tubs or planting in formal positions in the garden. Tubs extra, according to style and size required.
Prices, (subject to receipt of importations).
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Bush Form (Unsheared). Each Per doz.
10 to 12 in. high $0.30 $3.00
12 to 15 in. high 50 5.00
15 to 18 in. high 75 7.50
20 to 24 in. high 1.25 12.00
24 to 30 in. high 1.50 15.00
Box Edging. Per doz. Per 100
3 to 4 in $0.60 $5.00
4 to 5 in 1.00 6.00
5 to 6 in 1.50 10.00
HEDGE PLANTS
While a wide range of choice is possible, hedging material should be selected with a view to the ultimate height desired. Plants should be spaced from one foot apart (Barberry and Privet) to three feet apart (Willows, Lilacs, Evergreens) according to size and habits of growth. Advice as to selections and quantities is gladly given. The following are a few of the better-known hedge plants, most of which will bear close shearing.
Not less than 25 of one variety at the 100 rate.
Berberis Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). 12 to 15 in., $10.00; 15 to 18 in., $12.00; 18 to 24 in., $15.00 per 100.
Crataegus Oxyacanthus (English Hawthorn). 3 ft., $20.00 per 100.
Ligustrum Amurense (Amur River Privet). 18 to 24 in., $8.00; 2 to 3 ft., $12.00; 3 to 4 ft., $18.00 per 100.
Ligustrum Ibota (Japanese Privet). 18 to 24 in., $6.00: 2 to 3 ft., $10.00; 3 to 4 ft., $15.00 per 100.
Ligustrum ovalifolium (California Privet). 18 to 24 in., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., $8.00; 3 to 4 ft., $10.00 per 100.
Rhamnus Catharticus (Buckthorn). 2 to 3 ft., $10.00; 3 to 4 ft., $15.00 per 100.
Rosa rugosa (Japanese Rose). 18 to 24 in., $15.00; 2 to 3 ft., $20.00 per 100.
Salix pentandra (Laurel-leaved Willow). 3 to 4 ft., $20.00; 4 to 5 ft., $25.00 per 100.
Spiraea Van Houttei. 2 to 3 ft., $15.00; 3 to 4 ft., $20.00 per 100.
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac). 2 to 3 ft., $20.00; 3 to 4 ft., $25.00 per 100.
EVERGREENS FOR HEDGES
Picea alba (White Spruce). 18 to 24 in., $30.00; 2 to 3 ft., $45.00 per 100.
Picea excelsa (Norway Spruce). 18 to 24 in., $25.00; 2 to 3 ft., $40.00 per 100.
Thuya occidentalis (American Arborvitae). 18 to 24 in., $25.00; 2 to 3 ft., $40.00; 3 to 4 ft., $60.00 per 100.
Tsuga Canadensis (Hemlock). 18 to 24 in., $60.00; 2 to 3 ft., $75.00 per 100.
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FLOWERING SHRUBS
Althaea (Hibiscus, or Rose of Sharon). Double white, pink or red; also variegated-leaved. 2 to 3 ft., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.
Hybrid varieties, single and double, 50c each; $5.00 per doz.
Aralia pentaphylla (Five leaved Aralia). Arching, spiny branches; valuable for foliage. 3 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Azalea viscosa (Swamp Honeysuckle). White, fragrant flowers in June and July. 2 ft., 75c each.
A. mollis (Hardy Azalea). Dwarf in habit. Mixed col- ors in shades of red, white, yellow and orange. 18 to 24 in., 75c.
A. Pontica. Named varieties, single and double. 18 in., $1.00 each.
Berberis Thunbergii (Japanese Barberry). Well known hedge plant. 12 to 15 in., 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 18 to 24 in., 25c; $2.50 per doz. (See also “Hedge Plants,” page 113.)
B. purpurea (Purple Leaved Barberry). 3 ft., 35c each; $3.50 per doz.
Buddleia variabilis Veitchiana. A new shrub; violet and yellow flowers in long spikes; August. 50c; $5.00 per doz.
Calycanthus floridus (Sweet Shrub or Allspice). 2 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Chionanthus virginica (White Fringe). For damp or par- tially shaded places. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each.
Cornus Siberica (Red-barked Dogwood). Valuable for its bright-colored bark. 3 to 4 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Cydonia Japonica (Japanese Quince). Dwarf-growing; scarlet flowers in May, followed by large fruit. 2 ft., 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Deutzia Pride of Rochester (Pink Deutzia). Rose-tinted flowers in June. 3 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
D. gracilis (Dwarf or Slender Deutzia). White flowers; May and June. 18 to 24 in., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
D. Lemoinei. A free-flowering white variety, a little larger than D. Gracilis. 2 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Diervilla Candida (Weigelia). White flowers in June and later; for sheltered locations. 3 ft., 40c each.
D. rosea. Rose colored flowers. 2 to 3 ft., 30c; $3.00 per doz.
D. Eva Rathke. Crimson. 3 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Euonymus alatus (Winged Burning-bush). An odd and
attractive shrub, valued for its gorgeous fall colors. 12 in., 30c; 2 ft., 50c.
E. Europaeus (Spindle Tree). Orange and red fruit in autumn. 4 ft, 50c; $5.00 per doz.
Feraythia Fortune!. Well known yellow. Forsythia. blooming in April before the leaves show. 3 to 4 ft., 35c; $3.50 per doz.
F. suspense. Drooping form. 3 to 4 ft, 35c; $3.50 per dor.
For More complete list see
Hamamelis virginica (Witch Hazel). Yellow flowers in November. 3 to 4 ft, 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Hydrangea arborescens sterilis. A recently acquired hardy Hydrangea blooming in July. 2 ft, 50c.
H. paniculata grandiflora. The common form, flower- ing in September. 2Vz to 3 ft, 35c; $3.00 per doz. Standard or tree form. 4 to 5 ft, 75c and $1.00 each.
Kerria Japonica (Corchorus). Bright green bark; yellow flowers all summer, low growing. 2 ft, 30c each.
K. var. foliis variegatis. Dwarf with silvery-green leaves. 12 to 18 in, 35c each.
Lonicera Morrowi (Bush Honeysuckle). Yellow flowers in July, followed by red berries. 3 ft, 35c; $3.50 per doz.
L. Tartarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink. 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Philadelphis coronarius (Mock Orange). Orange-blossom scented flowers in June. The best of the Syringas. 3 to 4 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
P. Avalanche. A dwarf, white-flowering variety, a valu- able shrub. 2 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Prunus Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). Valuable for its foliage. 3 to 4 ft, 50c; $5.00 per doz.
P. triloba (Double-flowering Plum). Rose-like pink flowers crowding the branches in May. 3 ft, 50c each.
Rhodotypus kerrioides (White Kerria). White, Syringa- like flowers throughout the summer, followed by black seeds. 2 to 3 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Rhus cotinus (Smoke Bush or Purple Fringe). Purplish flowers in June. 3 ft, 50c each.
R. typhina (Staghorn Sumac). A strong growing shrub for poor soils. 3 to 4 ft, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Sambucus aurea (Golden Elder). 3 ft, 35c; $3.50 per doz.
Spiraea Anthony Waterer (Dwarf Spiraea). Flat heads of pink flowers in late summer. 18 in, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
S. opulifolia aurea (Golden Spiraea). Yellow foliage. 3 to 4 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
S. prunifolia fl. pi. The old-fashioned Bridal Wreath.
2 to 3 ft, 35c; $3.50 per doz.
S. Van Houttei. The best known Spiraea, and the most valuable. Arching sprays of white flowers in June.
3 to 4 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Symphoricarpos racemosus (Snowberry). Showy white berries in fall. 3 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac). Purple flowers. 2 to 3 ft, 30c; $3.00 per doz.
S. var. alba (White Lilac). 3 ft, 40c; $4.00 per doz.
S. Named Varieties. Single and double. 50c to 75c.
Viburnum opulus (Bush Cranberry). Showy crimson berries in fall. 3 ft, 35c; $3.50 per doz.
V. plicatum (Japanese Snowball). Globe-shaped heads of white flowers in June. Grows best in sheltered locations. 3 to 4 ft, 50c; $5.00 per doz.
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SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES
Acer dasycarpum (Silver Maple). Rapid growing; leaves silvery on under side. 8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 to 12 ft., 81.50.
A. var. Wieri laeiniatum (Weir’s Cutleaved Maple). A graceful tree with pendulous branches; silvery leaves. 0 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). Hardy and vigorous; spreading habits. 6 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50 and $2.00.
A. saccharum (Sugar or Rock Maple). A well known, native tree. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50 and $2.00.
A. polymorphum atropurpureum (Blood-leaved Japan- ese Maple). Dwarf growing, valued for its foliage.
2 to 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2.00.
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse-chestnut). White-flower- ing. 6 ft., $1.00; 8 ft., $1.50.
Betula alba (European White Birch). Rapid growing; symmetrical. 7 to 8 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00.
B. pendula laciniata (Cutleaved Weeping Birch). Of tall, slender growth; white bar, finely cut foliage. 6 to 8 ft., $1.50; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00.
Catalpa Bungei. A fine globe headed tree; of large glossy leaves. 3-year, $2.00 each.
C. Speciosa (Indian Bean). A large tree covered with showy flowers in July. 6 to 7 ft., 75c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00.
Cercis Canadensis (Judas Tree or Red Bud). A mass of purplish-red flowers in spring. Heart-shaped leaves.
3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c.
Cornus Florida (White-flowering Dogwood). Small tree with handsome white blossoms early in spring. 3 to
4 ft., 75c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00.
C. var Rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). Same as above except that blossoms are a lovely tint of reddish pink. 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft., $1.50.
Crataegus Oxyaeantha, alba plena (Double white-flowering Thorn). Flowers in May. 4 to 5 ft., 50c.
C. Coccinea flore pleno Paulii (Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn). A small tree with brilliant carmine (lowers. 4 to 5 ft., $1.50.
Fagus Sylvatica. The well known European Beech. A superb tree. 3 to 4 ft., 75c each; 4 to 5 ft., $1.25.
F. var. purpurea Riversii (River’s Purple Beech). Like the European Beech, but with dark purple foliage. 4 to 5 ft., $1.50; 6 to 7 ft., $2.50.
Fraxinus Americana (American White Ash). The native ash. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50.
Ginkgo biloba (Salisburia or Maiden-Hair Tree). One of the best small trees; fan shaped leaves. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
Laburnum vulgare (Golden Chain). Long racemes of showy yellow flowers in July. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00.
Larix Europea (European Larch). Tall compact tree with light green needle-like foliage. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., 75c.
Liriodendron Tulipifera (Tulip Tree or Whitewood). A large native tree. Bears tulip-like blossoms in June. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
Magnolia Soulangeana. The best known Magnolia. Grows vigorously; large pink and white blooms. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50.
M. Speciosa. Similar to Magnolia Soulangeana, but later-flowering. 3 to 4 ft., $2.00; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50.
M. Halleana Stellata (Hall’s Magnolia). The earliest and most charming of the magnolias. Bears an abun- dance of star-shaped fragrant blossoms. 2% to 3 ft., $2.00.
Morus Alba pendula (Weeping Mulberry). Drooping foli- age; edible fruit. 5 to 6 ft., 2-vear heads, $1.50.
M. var. Tatarica (Russian Mulberry). Very hardy; red- dish fruit. 6 to 8 ft., 75c.
Populus Bolleana (Bolleana Poplar). Habits of growth like the Lombardy, but longer-lived. Silver leaves. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50.
P. monilifera (Carolina Poplar). A large and spread- ing tree, thriving in sandy soil. 8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00.
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
P. nigra fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar). The well known poplar of tall narrow growth. 8 to 10 ft., 75c; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00; 12 to 14 ft., $1.50.
Prunus triloba (Flowering Plum). Large double pink, flowers in spring. 3 to 4 ft., 50c.
Pyrus Malus Parkmani (Flowering Apple). Bears pink buds, which later open into pendulous semi-double flowers. 4 to 6 ft., $1.50.
P. Ioensis Bechteli (Bechtel’s Double-flowering Crab). A shrub or small tree bearing delicate pink blossoms. 3 to 4 ft., 50c; 4 to 5 ft., $1.00.
Pyrus Sorbus Aucuparia (European Mountain Ash). Me- dium size. Bunches of scarlet berries in winter. 6 to 7 ft., 75c.
P. S. quercifolia (Oak-leaved Mountain Ash). Pyrami- dal growth. Oak-like leaves. 6 to 7 ft., $1.00.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak). One of the best oaks for street or lawn. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
Q. rubra (Red Oak). Large and rapid grower; valuable for general planting. 5 to 6 ft., 75c each.
Salix alba (Common White Willow). Grows to large size in wet ground. 5 to 6 ft., 30c; 6 to 8 ft., 50c.
S. vitellina aurea (Golden-barked Willow). Yellow bark in winter. 4 to 5 ft., 30c; 6 to 7 ft., 50c.
S. elegantissima (Thurlow’s Willow). Drooping habit. 6 to 8 ft., 75c.
S. pentandra, or laurifolia (Laurel-leaved Willow). A bushy tree with dark green, glossy leaves. Good near seashore. 4 to 5 ft., 35c; 6 to 8 ft., 50c; 8 to 10 ft., $1.00. (See “Hedge Plants.”)
Syringa Japonica (Japan Tree Lilac). A distinct tree form. Very fine and hardv. 4 to 5 ft., 75c; 5 to 6 ft., $1.00.
Tilia Americana (Linden or Basswood). A well known tree. Large and shapely. 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
T. Europaea (European Linden or Lime). Leaves darker and smaller than those of the American. 6 to 8 ft., $1.00; 8 to 10 ft., $1.50.
Ulmus Americana. Our native American Elm. 8 to 10 ft., $1.00; 10 to 12 ft., $1.50; 12 to 14 ft., $2.00.
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FRUIT
APPLES
The following list of Apples embraces varieties which have been tested, and can be recommended as the very best for general cultivation. All Apples are furnished in standard sizes unless dwarf trees are specified.
Prices: 2-year, 5 to 7 ft., 50c each, 55.00 per doz., $30.00 per 100; extra size, 3 and 4-year trees, $1.00 and $2.00 each.
Dwarf Trees on Paradise stock, 2 to 3 ft., 50c each ; $5.00 per doz. These are useful for small gardens, and usually bear the third year after planting. Offered in the following varieties: Baldwin, Gravenstein, McIntosh,
Red Astrachan, Yellow Transparent.
SUMMER
Early Harvest. Pale yellow, excellent, early.
Golden Sweet. Large, pale yellow, sweet.
Red Astrachan. Large, crimson, very early.
Williams. Dark red, mild flavor.
AUTUMN
Fameuse (Snow Apple). Crimson, flesh white, excellent. Gravenstein. Large, yellow, striped red.
Maiden’s Blush. Sept.; large, yellow and red; good. Pippin. Fall, yellowish green, very fine.
Porter. Medium, bright yellow; good.
Pound Sweet. Nov.; very large, yellowish, sweet and rich.
WINTER
Baldwin. Large, dark red, productive, medium.
Golden Russet. Late yellow, good flavor.
Hubbardston. Large yellow, splashed red; early.
McIntosh Red. Vigorous growth; handsome, hardy.
Ripening November to February.
Northern Spy. Large, striped red, good keeper.
Rhode Island Greening. Large, yellowish green, medium. Roxbury Russet. Extra quality. Largest of russets. Tolman’s Sweet. Medium, light yellow, excellent.
Wealthy. Dec. to Feb.; dark red, juicy, good, very hardy.
Crab-Apples
Price, 50c each ; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c each. Hyslop. October to January; deep crimson.
Martha. A new crab raised from seed of the Duchess of Oldenburg. Fruit glossy yellow, shaded with light red; fruit mild and tart.
Transcendent. September, October; useful alike for pre- serving, pies, sauces and cider.
See Special Fruit Catalog
TREES
PEACHES
Prices: 5 to 6 ft., 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $25.00 per
100. 4 to 5 ft., 35c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Carman. New, hardy rot-proof. Pale yellow skin and red cheek; early.
Champion. Aug.; new, creamy white; large; superior. Crawford’s Early. September; large, yellow, freestone. Crawford’s Late. Very large, juicy, good, freestone. Crosby (Ironclad). Sept.; medium, sweet, firm.
Elberta. August first; flesh yellow. Very juicy. Fitzgerald. Sept.; large, Crawford type; hardy.
Foster. September; similar to Early Crawford; better. Mountain Rose. September; large, white and red, melting. Old Mixon. Sept.; large, white and red, juicy and rich.
PLUMS
Price, 5 to 7 ft., 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Extra size, 75c each.
EUROPEAN TYPE
Bradshaw. August; large, purple, sweet.
Damson. September; dark purple, very productive.
Reine Claude. Sept.; large, greenish yellow, very fine. Lombard. September; medium, violet, red, juicy.
Yellow Egg. August; large, yellow.
JAPANESE TYPE
Abundance. Early; fruit amber turning to cherry, flesh yellow, juicy, tender and sweet. Bears heavily. Burbank. Sept.; bright red, flesh yellow and sweet. Wickson. Late, large, carmine, delicious, small stone. Satsuma. September; purplish-red, flesh dark red, juicy.
QUINCES
4 to 5 ft., 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Apple, or Orange. Large, roundish, bright golden yellow; very productive.
Champion. Vigorous and productive; very late.
CHERRIES
Price, 6 to 7 ft., 50c each; $5.00 per doz.. Extra size, 75c each.
Coe’s Transparent. June; medium, pale amber and red. Black Tartarian. June; large, purplish black; sweet. Montmorency. July; large, tender, rich; sour.
May Duke. June; large, dark red, tender; sour.
Windsor. July; large, dark red, nearly black, sweet. Yellow Spanish. Late June; pale yellow, red cheek, for additional varieties.
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PEARS
Standard Pears. 5 to 7 ft., 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100, except where noted. Extra size, 75c each.
Dwarf Pears. Budded on quince stocks, in the following varieties. 3 to 4 ft., 50c each; $5.00 doz.; $35.00 per 100. Bartlett, Beurre d’Anjou, Clapp’s Favorite, Duchess
d’ Angouleme, Howell, Lawrence, Seckel, Wilder’s Early.
Summer Pears
Bartlett. Vigorous growth; large; yellow and red; juicy. Ripening September.
Clapp’s Favorite. Vigorous growth; very large and hand- some; yellow and crimson. Ripening August.
Wilder. Ripens in August and is a liberal cropper. Skin, bright yellow; flesh rich creamy color and virtually
coreless.
Autumn Pears
Boac. Moderate growth; large, russety; buttery, rich. Ripening September and October. $1.00 each.
Flemish Beauty. Vigorous growth; large; yellow and russet; juicy melting, sweet; good; verj' hardy. Ripen- ing September and October.
Leuiae Bonne of Jersey. Vigorous growth; large; yellow and red; melting, buttery, rich; Sept, and October.
Seckel. Moderate growth; medium; brown; juicy, melt- ing and buttery; of the highest flavor. Sept, and Oct.
Sheldon. Vigorous growth; large; russet and red; melt- ing, rich, delicious, very good. Ripening October.
Vermont Beauty. Brilliant-colored skin. Matures a little later than the Seckel and is valuable as a shipping pear.
Winter Pears
Anjou. Vigorous growth; very large; greenish yellow; melting, buttery, juicy, sprightly, vinous; keeps into mid-winter. Ripens November and December.
Lawrence. Moderate growth; medium to large; golden yellow; melting, aromatic, very good. Nov. and Dec.
Winter Nelis. Free growth; medium; russet; melting, buttery and rich; very good; Dec. and Jan. $1.00 each.
HARDY NATIVE GRAPES
Campbell’s Early. Clusters large, compact and handsome; berries large, nearly round, black with light purple bloom. Vigorous grower. 50c each; $4.00 per doz.
Concord. Bunch and berries large, round, black; flesh moderately juicy, sweet pulp. 30c each; $3.00 doz.
Moore’s Early. Quality better than Concord ; its size and earliness render it desirable. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Worden. Berries large, sweet. Ten days earlier than Coneord and superior to it. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
See Special Fruit Catalog
Anjou Sheldon
RED AND REDDISH PURPLE
Agawam (Roger’s No. 15). Large, tender, juicy, vinous, vine vigorous. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Brighton. Large, handsome and of the best quality and ripens early. 30c each; 3.00 per doz.
Delaware. Medium or small, but delicious ; highly es- teemed everywhere. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Salem (Roger’s No. 53). One of the best and most popu- lar. Ripens with the Concord. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
WHITE
Green Mountain (Winchell). Ripens early, good bearer, vigorous grower. 50c each; $4.00 per doz.
Moore’s Diamond. Berry about the size of Concord ; color, greenish white with yellow tinge; juicy. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Niagara. Berry large, slightly pulpy, tender, sweet, ripens with Concord. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
HOT-HOUSE GRAPES
Black Hamburg. The best known and most rugged of the greenhouse grapes. Bears heavily. Early.
Foster’s White Seedling. Mid-season; amber-colored. Bears freely in large clusters.
Lady Downs. A late black grape of best quality.
Muscat of Alexandria. A white variety requiring some- what higher temperature than Black Hamburg, but al- most equally rugged. Ripens later and keeps longer.
Fruiting Canes, from pots, $5.00 each.
RASPBERRIES
$1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100, except as noted.
Cuthbert. Red, firm and superior quality.
Columbian. Very large, purple.
Golden Queen. Productive and of superior quality. Golden yellow.
Cumberland. One of the finest black, large and pro- ductive.
Gregg. Good black, productive and hardy.
Marlboro. Large, red, very productive.
St. Regis. The everbearing red, good quality. $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
GOOSEBERRIES
Red Jacket. The best red, free from mildew. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Pearl. The most prolific, free from mildew, green. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
Industry. Very large, dark cherry red. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
Downing. Whitish green. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.
for additional varieties.
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Agawam Blackberries
BLACKBERRIES
$1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Agawam. The earliest; flavor like the wild berry. Rathbun. Extra large, productive, new.
Snyder. Best quality, very sweet, medium size.
Eldorado. Hardy, good size and quality, unusually pro- ductive.
Wachusett Thornless. Fruit medium, hardy and very productive, almost free from thorns.
Erie. Large and early; excellent quality.
CURRANTS
$1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100, except as noted.
Black Naples. Fine for wine and jelly.
Cherry. Large, red, juicy.
Fay’s Prolific. The most popular red variety for home use; bears heavily.
La Versailles. Very large, red.
Perfection. The largest red currant in existence; a prize winner. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.
White Grape. Large yellowish white, sweet.
STRAWBERRIES
Strawberries require a medium rich, well-tilled soil for successful growing. Plants should be set about 15 inches apart; 100 plants are sufficient for (5 rows, 20 feet long. When setting out see that the plants are "firmed” well, keeping the crown just above the soil. Keep all runners cut off, and about December 1 to December 15 cover over the bed with dry straw, meadow hay or leaves and litter. In Spring, as the plants show indication of growth, push aside the covering from crowns of the plants, thus allow- ing them to come through with their new growth. A fresh mulching of good hay or new grass about May 1 to May 15 will serve to keep the fruit clean and prevent the growth of weeds.
Varieties marked “P” are pistillate and must have a row of staminate, or perfect-flowered varieties (P. F.), planted every 10 feet among them.
PRICES
Layer Plants. For spring planting. Per doz., 25c; per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.00.
Pot Grown Plants. For July, August and September planting. (See 1918 Midsummer Catalogue for prices.)
Marshall
Abington. Large fruit, solid, and excellent flavor. P. F.
Belmont. Late; crimson berry; very productive. P. F.
Breck’s Abundance. Large, excellent berry ; very heavy cropper; flavor tart; medium early. Highly recom- mended. P. F.
Brandywine. Hardy, good quality. Medium. P. F.
Campbell’s Early. A new variety of great value. Very early, of good size and fine flavor. P. F.
Chesapeake. P. Mid-season to late; a fine large berry of good quality.
Commonwealth. Late; very large; deep crimson; excel- lent flavor. P. F.
Early Ozark. P. F. Extra early; large, dark red, deli- cious fruit.
Excelsior. The best of all early strawberries. Is medium small; crimson; tart, and the earliest of all. Splendid variety. P. F-
Gandy. Large berries; late an excellent cropper.
Splendid keeper. P. F.
Glen Mary. Large; crimson berry; good quality; very productive; late. P. F.
Heritage. P. F. Mid-season; a robust grower and a pro- digious yielder. Flesh solid and of fine texture.
Marshall. Requires no recommendation; is medium late. The fruit is very large, deep crimson color, and extra quality. P. F.
Minute Man fP.) Medium early; vigorous grower, free from rust; berries light red and a great cropper.
Progressive
Norwood. P. F. Early to mid-season; fruit very large, of the Marshall type. Excellent quality.
Parsons’ Beauty. P. F. Mid-season; very heavy yielder, marketing well.
Senator Dunlap. P. F. Early to mid-season. Dark red berries of medium size; flesh red throughout, juicy and good.
Fall or Everbearing Strawberries
Although several varieties of everbearing strawberries have been introduced, we have found only two which are prominently superior. They are valuable both for home use and for market.
Runner Plants, for spring planting, 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Potted Plants, for mid-summer planting, $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Progressive. This variety makes a vigorous growth, and produces immense quantities of berries. Blossoms should be kept picked off until about the middle of July. If this is done, a heavy crop is insured from about the first of August until heavy frost. The berries are of medium size and excellent quality.
Superb. The berries of this excellent variety are a little later than those of Progressive. The plants are about equal in vigor of growth, but do not produce so many berries per plant as Progressive. The quality, however, is excellent, and is always sure to bring the highest price on the market.
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SPRAYING CALENDAR
This calendar, based upon the recommendations of the Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations of the country, is a brief guide for the general treatment of insect pests and plant diseases.
Timeliness is one of the greatest factors in the control of diseases and pests ; in order to spray intelligently, that is, to strike at the proper time, one should know at least the main facts in the life-history of the insect or disease sprayed against. Moreover, it will pay to remember that, for nearly all fungous diseases and some in- sects, spraying is a preventive, and to be most effective must be done at the time when attacks may be expected, without waiting for the enemy to become apparent.
Spray only on clear, sunny days and finish the work early in the afternoon, so that the application will dry rapidly and before dew falls. Spray evenly and thoroughly, using ample pressure and a nozzle that throws a fine mist, but do not continue until the foliage drips. Never spray when the trees are in blossom.
In general terms:
POISONS, such as Arsenate of Lead, are used to control leaf-eating insects. Examples — Canker Worm, Potato Beetle.
CONTACT INSECTICIDES, such as Tobacco Extracts, Soap Sprays, Kerosene Emulsion, etc., are used in fighting sucking insects. Examples — Plant Lice, Squash Stink-bug. Sucking insects will not be killed unless they are hit by the spray.
Bordeaux Mixture and Lime-Sulfur are for use against plant DISEASES.
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Enemy Spray 1st Application 2nd Application 3rd Application rBud Moth f Arsenate of Lead and f Codling Moth J Bordeaux ( Lime- \ Just before blossoms f Im m ed i at el y after(1A-, , . Scab ) Sulfur may be used j open. I petals fall. i y Curculio L instead of Bordeaux) l q Tnco Lime-Sulfur or ( Autumn after leaves Early Spring before ( If badly infested make both appli- J k ( Miscible Oil. ( have fallen leaf buds swell. ( cations. |
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Mildew { Bordeaux. I Middle of July. | 10 days later. | Striped Beetle I Bordeaux. | Keep the vines well sprayed to make them distasteful to the beetles. .Borer. | As soon as stems are long enough coverthe joints with earth so that secondary roots will develop. |
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Flea-beetle | Arsenate of Lead. | Before blossoms open. I | Mildew | Bordeaux. | Before blossoms open. 1 When fruit has set. | 2 weeks later. |
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San Jose Scale I (See under Apple). Peach Leaf-curl. { Li^^fur or Bor' Curculio | Arsenate of Lead. Scab and Brown- ( Self -boiled Lime-sulfur . rot. ( 8-8-50. |
Dormant season be- 1 , fore buds swell. Wh en shucks are shed- ( = ding from theyoung j a£ter One month after (One month before 1 petals fall. ( fruit ripens. | |
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After blossoms fall. | 5 to 7 days later. | |
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Scab 1 Soak seed before cutting for 90 minutes in corrosive sublimate 1 oz. to 7 gals, water. Plant in clean soil. (Repeat every 2 or3 weeks, omitting _ ,, , . , . - A A t tttu , , 0 , „ , . , I ars enate of lead i f b eetles are not ge.etles „ Arsenate of Lead and | When plants are 6 or 8 j 2 weeks later j in evidence. Wet spells followed Blight or Rot ( Bordeaux ( inches high ( 1 ^ y hot weather are favorable to l development of rot and blight. |
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Anthracnose j Bordeaux. | ^nche^high1165 aF6 ^ ^ wee^s later. j 2 weeks later. Red Rust 1 Dig up and burn all infected plants. |
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Strawberry | Leaf Spot or Rust I Bordeaux. I 3 or 4 times during the season.
For Plant Lice (Aphids) use Tobacco Extracts or Soap Sprays on all Plants.
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Veranda
TRELLISES
Made of wood and rattan painted green. The most durable and ornamental trellis on the market.
Special Sizes and Styles Made to Order.
Lattice Trellis
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1.90 |
21.00 |
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2.20 |
24.00 |
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2.60 |
28.00 |
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2.95 |
32.00 |
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3.30 |
36.00 |
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3.65 |
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Bow Trellis
Each Doz.
No. 1, 30 x 10 in 50.50 55.00
No. 2, 30 x 14 in 75 8.00
No. 3, 36 x 12 in 85 9.00
No. 314, 42 x 14 in 95 10.00
No. 4, 48 x 15 in 1.05 11.00
No. 5, 60 x 18 in 1.30 *14.00
No. 6, 72 x 20 in 1.50 16.00
Fan Trellis Each Per doz.
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95 |
10.00 |
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16.00 |
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38 |
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1.65 |
18.00 |
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20.00 |
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24.00 |
Veranda Trellis
Ornamental and substantial. Especially adapted door use for high climbing plants.
Each
2 ft 50.65
3 ft 75
4 ft 95
5 x 1% ft 1.40
6 x 114 ft 1.65
7 x 114 ft 1.90
8 x 114 ft 2.20
9 x 1 2/3 ft 2.60
10 x 1 2/3 ft 2.95
11 x 2 ft 3.30
12 x 2 ft 3.65
to out-
Doz.
57.00 8.00
10.00
15.00
18.00 21.00
24.00
28.00
32.00
36.00
40.00
Extra Wide Veranda Trellis
6x2 1/3 ft. 8x2 1/3 ft. 10 x 2 7/12 ft. 12 x 3 ft. ...
52.60 528.00 3.30 36.00
4.40 48.00
4.95 54.00
No. O wi<te
30c each 53.00 doz.
No. 00
15c each 51.50 doz.
No. 00 wide
20c each 52.00 doz.
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20c each 52.00 doz.
50c each 55.00 doz.
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All Prices Quoted on this Page are
Subject to Change Without Notice
Plant Sticks
Garden
Two-Hoop Wood Tomato Support
Wood and Wire Tomato Support
Plant Sticks, Painted Green. For pot and garden use. The three extra heavy sizes have black painted points to prevent moisture entering the fibre of the wood.
SQUARE
1H ft. 214 ft. 3% ft. 5 ft.
Extra PIeavy.
Per 100, $1.50 “ 3 50
“ 6.50
“ 10.00
2 ft.
3 ft.
4 ft. 6 ft.
4 ft.
5 ft.
6 ft.
Per 100, $2.25 “ 5.50
“ 7.50
“ 12.00
Per 100, $11.00
“ 16.00
“ 18.50
UNPAINTED HARDWOOD STAKES
Neat, durable, clean; used by florists for carnations, roses, etc.
2 ft Per 100, $0.60 Per 1000, $5.00
S ft “ .70 “ 6.00
4 ft “ .80 “ 7.00
BAMBOO CANE STAKES
These are light, strong, durable. Length about six feet. Flor- ists use them and cut to any length. Per 100, $1.25. Per 1000, $10.
TOMATO SUPPORTS AND BEAN POLES Two=Hoop Wood. Strong, light, practical, quickly set in position and can be stored in a small space. Per doz., $2.00.
Wood and Wire. Uprights of hardwood. Two wire rings. ■When not in use they fold for storage. Each, 30c. Doz. $3.00. Bean Poles, 8 to 10 ft. long. Per doz. $1.00. Per 100, $6.50.
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12 inches |
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18 “ |
4 |
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We manufacture Wire Plant Stands to fit special windows and other locations. When ordering be careful to send correct measurements.
EXCELSIOR WIRE CARNATION SUPPORTS
Sizes, 13 and 20 inches in height; per 100, $2. 25; per 1000, $20.00.
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Labels, Wood For Pots, Garden and Trees POT LABELS Painted Per 100, $0 . 12 Per 1000, $1) . 85 |
Plain $0.60 |
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.95 |
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1.10 |
.80 |
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1-35 |
1.00 |
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x % in. |
.25 |
2.90 |
2-25 |
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5.20 |
4.20 |
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6.60 |
5.40 |
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WIRED LABELS |
Painted |
Plain |
3% x % in. Iron Wire Per 100, $0.20 Per 1000, $1.15 $0 90
3% x % in. Brass or
Copper Wire “ .20 “ 1.40 1.15
Any Size and Style of Wood Labels made to Order.
SIMPLEX WEATHERPROOF PLANT LABELS
Neat, convenient, permanent. The writing is protected by the transparent cover, and will last indefinitely if done with lead pencil. Whatever water enters at the sides will not deface the markings as the graphite of the pencil is not soluble to any extent and requires friction to re- move it. This friction is prevented by the transparent cover.
Directions : Slide transparent cover to one side, mark with ordinary lead pencil, replace cover, pass wire through both holes and attach. Waterproof India Ink may also be used for marking with excellent results.
Prices, including Copper Mtire for attaching No. Sizes Per Doz. Per 100 No. Sizes Per Doz. Per 100
1 3x% in. $0.25 $2.00 3 5x1 in. $0.75 $6.00
2 4x% in. .50 4.00 Special sizes to order.
LABELS. Improved Indestructible Tree. These labels
are made of copper alloy, and so constructed that the wires can- not cut through the metal from constant flapping in the wind. If properly attached there is no danger of it becoming unfas- tened. By using a stylus or hard lead pencil the metal is in- dented and the writing is permanent.
No. i. 3% x % in Per 100, $1.50
No. 2. 5x1% in., suitable for two lines writing, “ 2.00
WIRE RODS or STAKES. To be used with Indestruc - title or other hanging label, $4.00 per 100.
“Adjust© n Plant Support
There have been many plant sup- porters offered and sold but they were all ungainly and unsatisfactory in a great many ways. We can offer the “Adjusto” under a positive guar- antee that it will please you and give you entire satisfaction. The “ Ad- justo ” is a very simple, unbreakable, practical and cheap support which will last a lifetime.
It is adjusted in a “jiffy” to any height? to conform to the plant’s growth. It is indispensable for To- matoes,Roses, Hydrangeas and Dahl- ias. In fact everything on the lawn or in the garden that needs a support.
1 he stake is made of hardwood having a protecting coat of green paint, the heavy spring wire is also painted green and so will not rust.
The price is very moderate and is within the reach of all.
Price, 3 ft. 15c each $1.50 per doz.
“ 5 ft. 20c “ 2.00
Small sizes as above, 18 and 24 in. for potted plants, carnations, etc. Price, 18 in. 7c each $0.75 per doz.
“ 24 in. 10c “ .90 “
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FLOWER POTS, SAUCERS AND SEED-PANS
Inside Measurement, width and depth equal. Packing charged extra. All Prices subject to change without notice.
Saucers
No. 6 No. 5
Galvanized Iron Florist Vases
Hanging Flower Pots
Size
7 in.
8 “
9 “
10 “ 12 “
Each,
1.20
.25
.30
.50
.70
Ter doz.,
$1.86
2.45
3.00 5 00
6.00
Galvanized Iron Florist Vase
Strong, light, durable, made of good material with heavy hoop at base of can to reinforce bottom of vase. Only plain galvanized iron carried in stock ; painted green or any color to order.
Doz. Each
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7% in. |
5% in. |
11 in. |
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8 “ |
614 “ |
11 “ |
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9 “ |
7% “ |
12 “ |
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9 “ |
7% “ |
17 “ |
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Per doz., $0.25 |
Per 100, $1.40 |
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.30 |
“ 1.65 |
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.35 |
“ 2.20 |
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.45 |
“ 3.30 |
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.55 |
“ 4.40 |
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.85 |
“ 6.00 |
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.95 |
“ 8.25 |
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1.25 |
“• 9.90 |
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1.65 |
12.00 |
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2.00 |
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Each, .20 |
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“ 2.50 |
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“ 3.50 |
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10 x 4 in.
Brass Jack Chains
For Hanging Pots. No. 118, 3 strand, each, 35 cts. No. 119, 4 strand, each 50 cents.
Cedar Plant Tubs
For growing Agaves, Century and other large plants, of the best red cedar; painted green ; iron handles.
Outside
Made
Flower Pots
Size 3 in. 4 “
7
8 “
9 “
10 “ 12 “
13 “
14 “
15 “
16 “ 18 “
Size 6 in. “ 8 “ “ 10 “ “ 12 “ “ 14 “
Round Seed Pan
Flower Pots
Per doz., $
Each
>0.25
.35
.60
.75
1.35
1.95
2.75
4.00
8.00
.80
1.00
1.55
2.20
3.30
Saucers
Per 100, $1.45 2.20 4.00 5.90 10.00 14.30 22.00
30.00
60.00
Round Seed Pans
Each, $0.10
“ .20
“ .40
“ .85
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Per doz , $0 85 “ 2 00
“ 4.00
“ 8.00
“ 14 00
Per 100, $6.00 14.30
30.00
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Outside Height 22 |
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20 |
6.90 |
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18% |
5.00 |
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. . 22 |
17 |
4.50 |
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16 |
3.90 |
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15 |
3.00 |
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14 |
2.70 |
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13 |
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12 |
1.80 |
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rdinieres ideal gift. selected to show the quartered |
Handsome and durable.
In these goods, the oa!
grain, stained dark and finished with lustre surface.
The hoops and handles are of brass, highly polished and lacquered.
Inside of tubs is painted a rich dark red.
We will quote on larger special sizes on receipt of specifica- tions, giving inside top diameter and inside depth.
Stock Sizes
Each
$2.75
3.25 3.30 3.60 3.85
4.00
4.25
5.00
6.00 8.45
Special sizes made to order if desired.
Neponset Paper Pots
Size Doz. 2% in. $0.08
2% “ .10
3 “ .12
3% “ .13
100
'0.35
.40
.50
.70
1000 $3.00 3 25 4.25 6.00
Size
Doz.
$0.15
.20
.25
100
$0.85
1.45
2.00
1000
$7.50
12.00
16.00
Not less than one thousand at thousand rate.
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Fibre Roller Saucer
( All prices on this page subject to change -without notice.')
Fibre Saucer Trucks for Large Pots and Tubs
Fibre Saucers
These are made of Indurated Waterproof Fibre Ware, mounted on detachable iron frame with castors. They are a great convenience for using with the larger size pots and tubs. Being perfectly waterproof, they are
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3 castors |
. $0.90 |
$10.20 |
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1. 15 |
12 60 |
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4 “ |
I.55 |
17.00 |
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4 “ |
1.85 |
20.00 |
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2 . 20 |
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Fibre Saucers without Castors
Made from Indurated Fibre Ware, prevents moisture passing through to injure table, floor or carpet
No.
5 in. Saucers
6
7
8
Each #0.25 . 26 .28
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$23-00 23.60 25.50 27 .00
No.
9 in. Saucers 10 “
12 “
14 “
Each 100 O.33 $30.00
■35 33 • 00 .42 38.00 •53 48.00
No.
16 in. Saucers 18 “
20 “
Each 100 $0 95 #87.00
1. 1 5 102.00
1.60 145.00
The three sizes last quoted are deep and serviceable. Shallow dishes can be supplied at a lower price
Bouquet Holders for Cemeteries
Indispensable for cemetery use. Made of iron, nicely finished in green and bronze.
No. 4 Tulip . . ; — Each, #0.25 No. o Lily . . . Each, #0.30
“ 5 “ • • • “ -3° 1 ... “ .50
“ 6 “ • • ’ . “ '35
Egyptian Bouquet Holder, new pattern, large size ; holds half gallon water. J,i . 50 each.
Tin Bouquet Holders. No. 35, #1.25 doz., 12c. each; No. 36, #1.50 doz., 15c. each;
No. 37, #2.00 doz., 20c. each.
Folding Wire Plant Stands
The most compact, strong, durable plant stand ever offered for sale, and at prices less than all others of the same capacity. They pack closer than any other plant stand for shipment. The ends are made of flat steel and have porcelain castors. The steel and iron work is finished in green and bronze. The construction of the shelves or trays is such that there is more room for the pots and foliage than any other plant stand that takes up the same amount of room on the floor. Bouquet Holders
No. 22, Single Tray, 10 x 24 in. . . . each, #1.25 No. 23 Single Tray, 10 x 33 in. . . . each, $1. 75
No. 20, 2-Wire Trays, . each, #2.50 No. 20, 3- Wire Trays, . each, #3.50 No. 20, 4-Wire Trays, . each, #4.75
Berlin Reservoir Vases for Lawns, Cemeteries, etc.
These iron vases are so constructed that one watering will keep the earth moist for a long time without souring the soil or injuring the roots. The reservoir is below the soil and water is taken up as wanted by capillary attraction.
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Ped. |
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17 |
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21% |
20% |
28 |
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26 |
24% |
33 |
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29 |
27 |
37 |
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Bronze vase |
Extra for vase |
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Ped. |
and Ped. |
and Ped. |
handle. Per pr. |
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$7.00 |
#2.00 |
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9.00 |
10.00 |
2.50 |
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13-50 |
15.00 |
3-25 |
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3 |
18.00 |
20.00 |
4.00 |
Berlin Cemetery Vase Folding Plant Stand Berlin Cemetery Vase with Handles
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover
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No. 109
Moss Hanging Flower Vase
No. 35
Wire Hanging Basket
Moss Ornamental Pottery
The latest and most popular ware of the kind for house deco- ration. Made up in many sizes and in a variety of shapes and designs; color of the ware, rich red brown overlaid with mossy green, a combination that harmonizes very readily with most all kinds of house furnishings. This ware is strongly made but of light weight. All the jardinieres are supplied with “liners” without extra charge. Illustrated circular showing color of the pottery and every style sent upon request.
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400 Fern Pan |
3 in. |
$1.50 |
$0.20 |
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4 in. |
3.00 |
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435 “ New |
4 in. |
3.00 |
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445 |
5 in. |
3-25 |
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450 |
6% in. |
5.00 |
.50 |
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490 “ Square |
5 x 3% in- |
10.00 |
1. 00 |
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495 |
7x4 in. |
15.00 |
1.50 |
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160 Wall Pockets |
3-25 |
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150 Cemetery Vases |
3-25 |
•35 |
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105 Hanging Baskets with chains |
5 in. |
5.00 |
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107 “ |
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5 in. |
5.00 |
.50 |
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109 “ |
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6 in. |
1 0.00 |
1. 00 |
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III “ |
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8% in. |
20.00 |
2.00 |
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103 “ |
9 in. |
9.00 |
1. 00 |
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200 Jardiniere |
5 in. |
1.80 |
•3° |
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201 “ |
5 in- |
1.50 |
.20 |
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345 Azalea |
7 in. |
10.00 |
1. 00 |
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347 “ |
10 in. |
16.00 |
1.50 |
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343 “ |
6 in. |
6.00 |
.60 |
Small Verbena
Large Verbena
Baskets, Pansy or Verbena, Marston’s Pattern. Wood or wire handles, standard size, io in. long, 5 in. wide, 3 in. deep, 100, $2.50; 1000, $20.00. Large size, 12 in. long, 7 in. wide, 3 in. deep, 100, #3.50 ; 1000, $30.00.
Wicker Window Box
Wicker Window Boxes
Well made, oblong wicker basket, with heavy zinc tank inside, waterproof, making a most durable, neat and attractive window box for indoor plants. Stock sizes painted green; any size made to order at short notice. Following sizes carried in stock :
- 24 in. $4.00 each 30 in. $4.50 each 36 in. $5.25 each
Wire Window Shelf. With adjustable steel brackets. 36 inches long, with brackets complete, $1.15; each additional foot 25 cts.
No. 400 Moss Fern Pan
Flower Pot Bracket
Wire Hanging Baskets No. 35
5 in. bottom
Per doz. Each
$2.40 $0.25 3.00 .30
3-6o -35
Moss Baskets No. 37
5 in. across top. Each $0.20 Moss Basket 8 “ “ .25
Flower Pot Brackets. Especially adapted to plain flower pots and saucers. It is the most practical article for the pur- pose that has ever been offered. The cut herewith shows the idea. The steel clasp or frame in which the pot and saucer sit is of such a form as to hold them securely. They are made throughout of flat steel, perfectly strong and can be fastened on the narrowest moulding. Black finish.
No. Length of Arm Clasp to hold Price each Price doz.
1 7 in. 5 in. pot 35 cts. $3. 60
2 8 in. 6 “ * 40 cts. 4.20
3 10 ih. 7 “ 45 cts. 4.80
Rustic Work
Strongly made from Natural Roots and Knots. Hanging Baskets. 8 in. 75 cts., 9 in. 85 cts., 10 in. $1.00, II in. $1.25, 12 in. $1.50, each.
Window Boxes. 18 in. long $1.40, 24 in. long $2.00, 30 in. long $2.75 each.
Hexagon Stands. Height 26 and 31 inches. 16 in. diam. $2.50, 20 in. diam. $3.50, 24 diam. $4.50, each.
Oblong Stands. 24 in. high, 18 in. long $3.00; 28 in. high, 24 in. long, $3.50; 31 in. high, 28 in. long, $6.00, each.
Round Vase. Height 30 in., diameter 13 in., $3.50.
Arm Chair. No. 3, each $6.50.
Rustic Settee. Length of seat, 2% ft. $5.50; 3% ft. $7.50; 41^ ft. $10.00, each.
Any special size or design to order.
SAVO
Flower and Plant Boxes
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A plant box made of heavy metal, carefully and strongly constructed. An ingenious arrangement, as illustrated by the cuts, provides good drainage, free circulation of air, and plenty of water at all times for the growing plants. These boxes are finished in aluminum and dark green.
Sizes Carried in Stock Model A, 6%
Model B, 8 Model C, 8 Model E, 8
Prices
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Caps, Hay, Brack s Improved. Brown, medicated, com- plete with ropes and pins, $1.00 each ; $90.00 per 100.
Butter Color, Hansen’s Danish. This color is famous the world over and is used wherever it is desired to impart the “golden tinge of June” to butter at all seasons of the year. Bottle, sufficient to color 500 lbs. of butter, 25 cts.;for 1200 lbs., 50 cts.; for 2500 lbs., $1.00.
Mats, Straw. Hotbeds, 6x6, $2.25 each; 3x6, $1.50. Other sizes to order.
W e originally introduced Mastica to the hoticul- turists of New England. It is superior to any and all other preparations for the purpose, and when results and labor in setting or resetting glass are consid- ered it is decidedly the cheapest article to use.
We are the Manufac- turers’ Distributing Agents for Boston
Sterlingworth Weed Killer
This preparation is the most powerful and effective weed- killing compound known. It is unexcelled for use on walks, drives, tennis courts and golf links, and is used largely in parks and cemeteries, or where the killing of all objectionable vegeta- tion is desired. It is a dry powder to be dissolved in water. It permanently destroys all kinds of weeds, grass (including milk-weed and witch grass), poison ivy, briars, burdocks, dande- lions, daisies, thistles. One application kills roots and foliage, preventing further growth until new seed is sown Do not dig up your walks, drives and tennis courts to kill weeds. The cheaper, quicker and less laborious way is to use this killer. It is applied with an ordinary watering can. Full directions on every can. i-lb. pkg. (makes 10 gals.) 50 cts., 5-lb. pkg. (makes 50 gals.) $2.00.
,PAT°.HOV. 17 Glazing Points.
The Peerless. The
only durable and reli- able points. Made of galvanized steel wire, no rights and lefts. No raising up when driving. Three sizes: Nos. 2,2 % and 3. The Nos. 2 and 2% are for general use; the No. 3 for extra heavy work. Per box of 1000, 60 cts. Pincers for driving same, 40 cts.
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Cotton Batting. For packing flowers, etc. Per sheet 10 cts.
Brack’s Drill and Felt Mat. Size 76 x 76 inches, wool filled and quilted, frost proof. Drill, outside covering, $ 2. 75 each. 3 x 6 size, $t . 50 each.
Pencils. Wolff’s Indelible Garden. For writing on wood labels, with point protector. Each 20 cts., doz. $2.00.
Protecting Cloth for Hotbeds. Used as a substitute for glass for protecting plants in early spring. Per yard, 22 cts.; per piece of 60 yards, 20 cts. per yard.
Putty Bulbs. A simple and useful device for applying putty to sashes, $1.00 each.
White Wax Paper. For packing and protecting flowers and plants. Size 12 x 18 inches, 90 cts. per ream. Size 24 x 36 inches, $3.50 per ream.
Kraft Wrapping Paper. In 18, 24 and 30 in. rolls. For wrapping parcels, boxes, etc., per pound 12c. Price subject to change.
Twine, Melon Nets. 20c each ; $2.00 a doz. For supporting melons growing in greenhouses.
Protectors, Arlington Plant. Protect from bugs, bores and fowls, also subdues wind, rain and cold. Each 30 cts., doz., $3.00.
For glazing greenhouses, new or old. The use of Mastica avoids the neces- sity of frequent reglazing. It can be used to bed in or on the outside, with a ma- chine; one gallon will cover about 290 running feet (one side). Gallon cans $1.80, % gallon 80 cts. 6% discount allowed on orders for 6 gallons; 10% discount allowed on orders for 10 gallons; f. o. b. Boston.
Machines for applying Mastica, $1 .80 each. Net.
Hyacinth Glasses
Arlington Plant Protector
Tall Tye’s
The Hyacinth Glasses we offer are of American manufacture. They are of better shape and in more desirable colors than the imported Belgian glasses usually sold.
Ordinary Tall Shape. Green, blue and amber. Each 25 cts., doz. $2 . 50.
Tye’s Style. Green, blue and violet. Each 30 cts., doz., $2. 75.
Mastica
(For Greenhouse Glazing.)
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Roffea
This grass, long used by gardeners for tying plants and bunching vegetables, has been adapted to new uses. While it is likely to bold its place as the best tying material yet pro- duced, there will be a great demand for it for a few years for making baskets, mats, etc. Price, 50 cts. per lb.
Garden Gloves. Specially made for garden use. Men’s Gauntlet, 85 cts. per pr. Ladies’ Gauntlet, 75 cts. per pr.
“ Basket Making.” The first book of the “How to Do It Series.” Tells all about bas- ket making. It contains over one hundred illustrations of working designs with full par- ticulars of methods. By mail 25 cts.
Silkaline. Used for growing smilax and as- paragus on, also for tying in bouquet work ; per reel, 25 cts.
Sprinklers, Scollay’s Rubber. An indis- pensable article for showering plants, sprink- ling bouquets, dampening clothes, etc.; three sizes, 75 cts., $1.00 and $1.25 each. Scollay Sprinkler
Double Glass Hot Bed Sash
Straw Hot Bed Mat
Two sashes in one frame, doing away with the extra mat and board covering which must be used in this section during our severe winter, if one is to be sure of plants growing in Hot Bed or Cold Frame.
The double layer of glass, % inch apart, provides dry air space, which is the best non-conductor known, and while acting as a protecting mat or blanket, lets in the sun with its heat rays. Our sash is all puttied into the frame, which is made of the very best material and well painted and the standard 3x6 size; lights of glass, 10 x 12.
Price: per single sash, $5. 00 ; 5-sash at $4.85 each; 10-sash and over $4.75 each; delivered to railway statin or express, Boston. Crating extra.
Single Glass Sash for Hot Beds or Cold Frames
Crating Extra at Cost
Made from thoroughly seasoned lumber. Frame, well puttied and painted, i34-inch stock; glass, 8 x 10. The best sash offered today in Boston.
Price: Single sash, $4.00 each; 5-sash or over, $3.75 each.
Breck’s Special Hot Bed Sash with Frame, Complete
The outside dimensions of Frame are three feet one inch long, and four feet eight inches wide, made of one inch Cypress; the back piece is nine inches wide and the front piece is six inches wide, grooved together, and held in place by eight strong hooks.
Being fastened together by the hooks enables one to take it apart at the end of the season and store away in a very com- pact form, which we consider an essential feature, as by so doing the frame may be made to last for years.
The Sash is also made of Cypress of one and one-half inch stock, put together and glazed in the very best manner. On the under side of the Sash is fastened a cleat, one inch from the outer edge, all around, thus forming a rabbet which makes the frame very tight, preventing the cold air from entering or the heat escaping.
The construction of the frame is so simple that any one with a hammer and screwdriver can put it together in a few minutes.
In offering this Special Hot-Bed to our customers we feel that we have something that will give entire satisfaction and will supply a long felt want.
Our price for Frame and Sash complete is only $6.50 delivered at the railroad in Boston.
Sieves, Wire. For preparing potting soil, sifting loam, gravel,
etc.; 16, 18, 20 and 24 inches diameter ; 75 cts., 90 cts., $1.15,
$1.50 each respectively.
Florists ’ Shipping Boxes.
Sizes
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21 inches |
x 5 inches |
x 3 |
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24 “ |
x 5 “ |
X 3 |
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24 “ |
x 8 “ |
x 4 |
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28 “ |
x 8 “ |
x 5 |
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30 “ |
x 5 “ |
x 3 |
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35 “ |
x 8 “ |
x 5 |
Cardboard Cut-Flower Boxes
Prices quoted on application or
supplied at lowest market price.
inches
Corrugated Boxes
Sizes
26 inches x 10 inches x 5 inches ) Prices quoted on 30 “ x 1 2 “ xy “ > application or supplied
36 “ x 12 “ X9 “ ; at lowest market price
Tape, Electric. Exceedingly useful for mending rubber hose. It is a strong adhesive ribbon, % of an inch wide, can be wound tightly around a leaking part. Per coil, 25 and 50 cts.
Tinfoil. For bouquets. Per lb., 50 cts.
Twine. Soft, for tying cut flowers, vines, etc. Per ball, 25 cts.
Twine , Parcelling. All sizes. Per ball, 10 to 25 cts.
Wax Graf ting ( Trowbridge' s). The best in the market. This brand should not be confounded with the many cheap makes now offered, that are not possessed of an even consistency, and give unsatisfactory results. Put up in 1 lb., % lb-, and lb. packages ; price 40 cts., 25 cts., and 15 cts. respectively.
Wire, Bouquet. Bright, cut in lengths of 9 and 12 inches, in boxes of 12 lbs. (one stone) each.
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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES
In general terms: ARSENATE OF LEAD and PARIS GREEN are specifics for leaf-eating insects. KEROSENE EMULSION, TOBACCO, FISH OIL SOAP for sucking insects. BORDEAUX MIXTURE and LIME AND SULPHUR for fungus.
Prices subject to change without notice. See spraying calendar on page 119
“ CORONA DRY ” Arsenate of Lead
A pure Arsenate of Lead containing 33% arsenic oxide, absolutely chemically combined with lead and the lowest percentage of “free” or water soluble arsenic. It is the ideal compound for spraying potatoes because it combines the quality of quick poisoning (superior suspension), giving even application; absolutely safe from “burning” and great adhesiveness. It gives an even application, covers more thoroughly and sticks to the foliage longer. It mixes easily and readily in water. No working up to prepare for the spray tank. No straining. It is only necessary to shake the proportional amount into the spray tank. By using the same weight each time you spray, your mixture is always the same strength. No guesswork. Standardization is alone worth the price. No freight to pay on water ; cannot freeze or dry out, cake, or lose its strength.
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 30 cts. each,
1-lb. pkg. 55 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 50 cts. lb., 10-lb. pkg. 45 cts. lb., 25-lb, drums 44 cts. lb., 50-lb. drums 43 cts. lb., 100-lb. drums 42 cts. lb.,
200-lb. drums 40 cts. Ib.
Corona Dry Bordeaux Mixture.
been used in the past as a spraying compound and the standard remedy for fungus diseases and is generally recommended. The home-made freshly prepared Bordeaux compounded on one of the standard formulas has been the most efficacious product that could be used by commercial orchardists and potato growers. In the home garden it may be used dry as well as in liquid form and is needed for regular use the season through. Corona Dry Bordeaux Mixture is the result of extensive experiments to retain the values of the freshly prepared substance to the fullest extent. The intense greenish blue color of the freshly prepared mixture has been retained to a large degree and its practical use in the field has shown that we have been very successful towards preserving the fungicidal and stimulating values as well. But Dry Bordeaux can often be substituted with Dusting Sulphur especially in combating Mildew wherever found, as well as in the green- house. This substitution is recommended when possible, particularly on flowers and roses because the Dusting Sulphur does not stain the foliage. Uses of Dry Bordeaux are mentioned under the different headings. It is put up in standard sizes.
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 25 cts., 1 lb. pkg. 40 cts., 5 Ib. pkg.
35 cts. lb., 10 lb. pkg. 30 cts. lb. Special prices quoted on larger amounts.
Corona Tobacco Dust. For use in the garden, the Tobacco Dust should be in the form of a fine powder and this is the standard we have approached in Corona Tobacco Dust. When dusted over young plants it is very efficient in repelling many kinds of bugs and in keeping the foliage free from Aphids and Lice. Its specific uses have been indicated under the different plants and vegetables enumerated. There need be no fear of using too much, it does no harm and is a good fertilizer.
Prices: 1-2 lb. pkg. 10 cts. each, 1 lb. pkg. 18 cts.
5 lb. pkg. 16 cts. lb., 10 lb. pkg. 15 cts. lb.
Corona Dusting Sulphur for Fungus Pests. Pure refined superfine flour sulphur. No other ingredients. This pure sulphur is especially prepared for dusting. It can be used for all purposes of commercially pure sulphur. There are many insects, and even more fungus diseases, that have no known remedies at the present time. The fungus diseases are the harder of the two to handle, but some of the most common ones can be controlled by use of an efficient sulphur product.
Prices: 1 lb. can 20 cts., 5 lb. cans 75 cts., 25 lb. drums
9 cts. lb., 100 lb. drums 7 cts. lb.
Learn how to Make Corona Mixture a Combined Insecticide and Fungicide made by mixing equal parts by volume of “Corona Dry” and Corona Dusting Sulphur as shown in the booklet, “Garden Pests and Their Control.”
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SCALECIDE
(With Fungicide)
A reliable, simple and economical spray for San Jose Scale, Brown Scale, Red Scale, Cottony Maple Scale, Pear Psylla, Rust Mite, White Fly, and many other scale and soft bodied sucking insects. Scalecide is not an emulsion, but a soluble miscible oil that mixes instantly with cold water and stays mixed. We believe it to be more effective than any other soap or oil emulsion, and if used as directed will not in j ure the trees. Spray thoroughly or not at all, using finest nozzle. Fogging is better than drenching. Full direc- tions for use accompany each package. We have secured a large stock, placed it in our warehouse in Boston, enabling us to make im- mediate shipments to all local points and at very short notice.
Prices: Quart cans, 50c. each; 1 gallon cans, $1.00 each; 5 gallon cans, $4.50 each; 30 gallon cans, $19.25 each; 50 gallon cans, $29.50 each. AH F. O. B. Boston. Prices subject to market changes.
Aphis Punk, Nikoteen. A special preparation of Nicotine for the extermination of Green and Black Fly, Thrip, etc. ; contains no ammonia and does not injure delicate plants.
Per box of 1 doz. rolls (720 grains Nicotine), 60c.
Aphine. Most effective against all plant sucking insects infesting flowers, foliage, fruits and vegetables. Can be used as a spray, wash or dip.
Y± pt. cans 25 cts.; % pt. cans 40 cts.; 1 pt. cans 65 cts.; qts. $1.00; gals. $2.50.
Creosote Mixture. This mixture is sure death to the eggs of the Gypsy Moth, Tussock Moth and similar insects. Made on the formula used for years, and recommended by the Massa- chusetts Gypsy Moth Committee.
Prices: 1 qt. 20c., 1 gal. 50c., 5-gal. cans 35c. gal., 50-gal. bbl. 20c. gal.
He=bo (Sterlingworth). A substitute for Hellebore which is satisfactory for use against Rose slugs, currant worms, cab- bage worms and most other leaf eating insects, where a milder poison than paris green is desired. For many uses it is su- perior to Hellebore. Price: % lbs. 15c., 1 lb. 25c.
Breck’s Victor Fly Driver
Safe to use, thoroughly ef- fective and cheaper than any other first-class preparation for the purpose on the market. Put up in 1-gal. cans only.
Prices: 1-gal. can, $1.00; case of 1 doz. cans, $9.00.
Bordeaux Mixture, Liquid, Acme Brand. We
consider this the best concen- trated Bordeaux Mixture on the market. One gallon makes 50 gallons of Bordeaux by simply adding 49 gallons of water. It does not clog the nozzle and adheres to the leaves. Full directions on cans for use.
Prices: 1-qt. cans, 50c;
1-gal. cans, $1.50; 5-gaL cans, $5.50; 10-gal., $9.50; 25-gaL, $21.00 each.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding
orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES— Contd.
Prices subject to Market Changes.
Bowker’s Pyrox. The one
best spray for all leaf-eating in- sects. Does all that Arsenate of Lead will do, besides protecting trees, shrubs, vegetables and plants against fungus diseases, one ap- plication answering both purposes saving labor and expense. “Sticks like paint” in spite of even heavy rains. Guaranteed under the Na- tional Insecticide Act. All ready to use by adding water. 1 lb. 85c., 5 lbs. $1.40, 10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs. $5.75, 50 lbs. $10.75, 100 lbs. $20.00, 300 lbs. $57.00. Large quantities, price on application.
Bowker’s Concentrated Lime Sulphur kills San Jose Scale, Oyster Shell bark lice, etc., and gives the tree a thorough “house-cleaning.” It should be applied any time after the leaves drop in autumn and before the buds start in spring. Needs only to be diluted with cold water and it is ready to apply. One gallon makes 10 gallons of spray. Guaranteed under the National Insecticide Act. 1 gal. 75 cts.,5 gal. can $2.50,10 gal. can $3.90, 50 gal. bbl. $9.00. W rite for special prices on larger quantities, stating quantity required.
Bowker’s Arsenate of Lead (Disparene Brand). It is
easy to apply and won’t injure the most tender foliage. 1 lb. 32 cts., 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.20, 25 lbs. $5.25, 50 lbs. $10.00, 100 lbs. $19.00.
“ Black Leaf 40.” A con- centrated solution of Nicotine sul- phate. Active ingredient, Nico- tine 40%. For spraying fruit trees to destroy soft-bodied suck- ing insects. Each sucking insect must be "hit” by spray to be affected. Against Green and Rosy apple, Aphis, Pear psylla,
Hop louse, etc., one fluid ounce “ Black Leaf 40” to eight gallons water. Against Black Aphis,
Wooly Aphis, one fluid ounce “Black Leaf 40” to 6 gallons water.
Add soap as follows : One pound of good laundry or fish oil soap to each thirty gallons water, which lessens formation of drops and gives better penetration. Dissolve the soap in the water before add- ing “Black Leaf 40.” Keep solu- tion well stirred while spraying.
Full directions for all uses attached to every can. %-lb. cans 75 cts. each, 2-lb. cans $2.50 each, 10 lb. cans $10.75 each.
Eciffo. A sure cure and prevention of water-bugs, cock- roaches, etc. Per tin 50 cts.
Pungine. An infallible remedy for mildew, rust, bench rot and other fungi affecting flowers and vegetable plants. % pts. 40 cts., pt. cans 65 cts., qt. cans $1.00, gals. $3.50.
Orape Bust. Destroys mildew on grape vines. Can also be used in the garden for mould, mildew or rust mites. 5-lb. pkg. 35 cts.
In=a=Minute. Best known killer of roaches, hen lice, ants in the house, and also bed bugs, etc. Non-explosive, non-staining, and non-poisonous. Bottle, 35 cts.
Kerosene Emulsion, Acme Brand. This is a concentrated article for successful use against scale and all soft-bodied sucking insects, such as San Jose Scale , Plum Lecanium, etc. Dilute 10 to 12 times
for plant lice and soft-bodied bugs. Use strong solution for scale insects. Pt. can 25 cts., qt. can 40 cts., gal. can $1.00 5-gal. can $4.50.
Oriole Brand North Carolina Pine Tar. Strictly pure old process North Carolina Tar in full measure cans; useful for protecting cut surfaces of pruned trees, also broken and bruised places in the bark of trees and shrubs. Per gal., 50 cts. (in gallon cans only).
Bug Death. A patented non-poisonous powder, effective against potato, squash, and cucumber bugs, currant and tomato worms also other plant and vine eating pests. If used according to directions injury cannot result to the most tender plants and it has a tendency to assist growth. Bug Death may be applied dry in a shaker or mixed with water and sprayed. Prices 1 lb. boxes, 20 cts., 3 lb. boxes, 45 cts., 5 lb. boxes, 60 cts., 12% lb- boxes, $1.35, 100 lb. drums, $8.00
Reg. U. S. Pat. OFF. Pat. March 16 and Nov* y, 1897.
ROGERS DRY LIME SULPHUR
In Rogers Brand of Dry Lime Sulphur we find successfully combined lime and sulphur in a dry form and producing a compound which has all of the insecticidal and fungicidal qualities of the liquid material and all of its advantages with none of its disadvantages. Safe and effective not only as a dormant spray but also as a summer spray in combination with arsenate of lead. Rogers Dry Lime Sulphur has been tested by experiment stations and found to be infinitely superior to all of the present dry compounds on the market, not only in safety but in effectiveness.
From 10 to 12 pounds of Rogers Dry Powdered Lime Sulphur dissolved in 50 gallons of water should be used as a dormant spray against scale, etc.
From 2 to 3 pounds to 50 gallons of water in combination with the usual preparation of Dry Powdered Arsenate of Lead or Paste Arsenate of Lead should be used for summer spray- ing on all seed fruits such as apples, pears, quinces, etc.
From 1 to 1 % pounds to 50 gallons of water in combination with the usual strength of Arsenate of Lead should be used for summer spraying of peaches, plums and all stone fruits. Prices: 1 lb. pkgs., 25 cts.; 5 lb. pkgs., 20 cts. per lb.; 10 lb. pkgs., 18 cts. per lb.; 25 lb. pkgs., 16 cts. per lb.; 100 1b. keg, 15 cts. per lb.; 225 lb. bbl. 14 cts. per lb.
RAT CORN
Is not an experiment. On the contrary, it is a thoroughly tried and proven destroyer of rats and mice It is pcison to- rats and mice. When dead they leave no odor, as they are mummified. Keep away from fowl. It is sure death to rats and mice. Rat corn is guaranteed to do everything we claim, and this statement can be used as our guarantee with each box you buy. Rat corn will kill rats and mice. It is safe, sane and sanitary ; rats die in their nests. You find no dead ones around, no odor and no- danger of being infected, as you do not have to handle dead rats to bury them when killed with rat corn. Start to use rat corn now before it is too late. Sold in 25c., 50c. and $1.00 packages. Sent post paid on receipt of price.
For free delivery offers and general
instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover
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INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES— Contd.
All Prices on This Page Subject to Change Without Notice.
Lemon OH. An oil that is readily soluble in water. It destroys insects and parasites of all kinds without injury to plants. Much used for palms and other ornamental foliage plants. Pt. 60 cts., qt. $1.00, gal. $3.00.
“ Nico-Fume ” is especially effective against Aphids (“Green Fly” and “Black Fly”) and against all insects affected by tobacco. “ Nico-Fume” is packed in special friction-top tins and is sold as follows : 24 sheets 85 cts., 144 sheets $4.00,
288 sheets $7.50.
“ Nico-Fume ” Liquid. % lb- can 50 cts., 1 lb. can $1.50, 4 lb. can $5.50, 8 lb. can $10.50.
Nikoteen. Packed in pint bottles ; each bottle contains all the nicotine obtained from 200 pounds of tobacco stems. A cheap, clean and safe insecticide. Can be applied by fumiga- tion, or applied locally, diluted as a spray. Pt. bottle $1.50.
How to Measure the House. To ascertain how many cubic feet there are within any greenhouse, etc., multiply the length in feet by the breadth in feet, then by the average height; the result being the number of cubic feet.
Paris Green, Guaranteed Pure. This is the highest grade of Paris Green it is possible to make. It is manufactured from pure material and is always of uniform quality. Be care- ful of cheap greens and so-called new methods. These products are liable to burn and scorch the leaves. % lb. 25 cts., % lb. 45 cts., 1 lb. 85 cts. Subject to market changes.
Reade’s Electric Worm and Ant Destroyer. A most effective and quick acting liquid preparation, which will destroy earth worms, ants and other soil pests. Add a gallon to 120 gallons of water, mix well ; apply carefully and thoroughly with an ordinary watering pot. All Golf green keepers should have a supply on hand. 1 gal. kegs $4.00 ; 5 gal. kegs, $3.50 per gal.
Steriingworth Cut Worm Killer is a
powder for sprinkling near the vegetation to be protected, and is so alluring to Cut Worms that they are irresistibly attracted to it. Dead Cut Worms may be seen wherever there are Cut Worms and this Killer is used. It is non-poisonous, and birds, fowl and pets that eat the dead Cut Worms are not killed. Do not use poison for killing Cut Worms. You may poison insect-eating birds. One pound protects 175 plants in hills, and 150 lineal feet when in rows. 1-lb. box 25 cts., 5-lb. tins $1.00, 24-lb. drums $4.00.
Slug Shot. Net only acts as an insect destroyer, but it will be found to be an excellent fertilizer. 1 lb. boxes 20 cts., 5 lb. pkg. 45 cts., 10 lb. pkg. 85 cts., in bbls. of about 225 lbs., per lb. 7% cts.
Steriingworth Anti-Crow Corn Oil is
a non-poisonous oil for protecting newly planted corn from crows and blackbirds. Do not kill the crows. They eat bugs. Corn treated with this Oil will run through a seeder. Different and better than tar. 1-pt. can 25 cts., 1-qt. can 40 cts., 1-gal. can $1.25.
Steriingworth Plant Lice Killer. Is a
combination of Nicotine soap and oil for use against all small sucking insects, lice, etc , in- festing house plants. Use one part to 15 parts water and sprinkle or spray. Price 25 cts. pint, gal. $1.50.
Steriingworth Ant-Lcide. Is for sprink- ling cn ant hills or out of doors on the ground wherever ants appear. One pound covers about 200 square ft. 1 lb. box 25 cts., 5 lb. tins $1.00, 25 lb. drums $4.50 each.
Soap Spray, Imperial. Contains no mineral poisons, but does contain vegetable poisons, harmless to plants, but pecul- iarly effective against Red Spider on fruit, etc., Rose Bug, White, Black and Green Fly, Mealy Bug, Thrip, Aphis, and other insect pests on fruits, flowers and foliage. It sticks but can easily be washed off fruit before marketing. It does not spot leaves. Harmless to animals eating orchard grass. Largely used for general tree and shrub spraying against elm-leaf beetle, etc. Qt. 55 cts., gal. $1.65, 5-gal. can $6.50. Prices subject to change.
Soap, Fish Oil Soap and Potash. Breck’s Special.
For the destruction of San Jose scale and all sucking insects. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lb. pkg. $1.10, 10 lb. pkg. $2.00, per 100 lb. $15 00. Special prices on kegs and casks.
Soap, Sulpho-T bbacco (Patented). A superior insecticide and fertilizer. Non-injurious to the tenderest growth. Kills all insect life in the window-garden. Unsurpassed for rose bushes. For domestic purposes it is valuable as an extermina- tor of Moths, Cockroaches, Carpet Bugs, and is a superior wash for dogs and all animals. Every insect will succumb to this insecticide. 3 oz. cake 10 cts., 8 oz. cake 20 cts.
Sulphate of Copper (Blue Stone). Lb. 20 cts., subject to market changes.
Sulphur, Flowers of. Used to prevent and cure mildew on plants. Lb. 12 cts., 100 lbs. $8.00.
Tree Tanglefoot. A perfect safeguard for trees, vines and shrubs against Gypsy, Brown-tail and Tussock Moth, Canker Worm, CutWorm, Ants, and other creeping insects. Do not heat it but apply it directly from the can. 1 lb. can 45 cts., 3 lb. can $1.10, 10 lb. can $3.50, 20 lb. can $6.00.
Tree Burlap. 10 inches wide, for girding trees. Prices quoted on application.
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. If used as a mulch around sweet peas and other plants they prevent the destruc- tive work of the wire and cut worms. Per lb. 5 cts., $1.00 per 30 lb. sack, per 100 lb. $3.00.
Tobacco Dust. Fine ground. Can be used for dusting on plants, animal and poultry houses, to destroy lice, vermin and other insects. Can also be used to fumigate against insects, lice, etc. Readily lighted and consumes itself without making a flame, throwing off great quantities of smoke. Lb., 10 cts., 100 lbs. $4.50.
Vaporite. A fine, dry powder, most effective for killing ants, beetles, wire worms, cut worm and similar insects in the garden soil. To destroy ants one should dust the Vaporite over the ground near the largest ant hills and runs, then wet the insecticide down thoroughly with hose or watering pot, that it may be driven as far into the soil as possible. To use it most effectively against the cut worm, Vaporite should be thoroughly worked , into the surface soil 5 or 6 days before planting time. 15 cts. lb., 5-lb. can 60 cts., 100 lbs. $10.00.
Vermine , Destroys white grub, cut, eel and wire worms, slugs, maggots, root lice and ants. For greenhouses, gardens, lawns, tennis courts and golf-links. % pt. 25 cts., % pt. cans 40 cts., pt. cans 65 cts., qt. cans $1.00, gal. cans $3.00.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover
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The Acre=an=Hour Sifter. Is ideal for applying Bug Death Dry. Easy to operate and gives a quick covering to all plants and vines requiring a top application. Price, 75 cts. each. Net. Dickey’s Bug Death Shaker. The best thing in the way yet offered. Every person who has a garden will want one. Price, 35 cts. Net.
Prices on Fertilizer, Lime, etc., subject to change without notice.
Fine Ground Limestone
Fine ground Carbonate of Lime. Always safe to use and its application is never followed by the temporary ill effects, especially on light soils, when the same amount of lime in caustic of slaked form is employed. Highly recommended by eastern Experiment Stations. Always lime before seeding to Alfalfa or mixtures which include Clover. Remember that Ground Limestone does not take the place of Commercial fertilizer, but to correct sour or acid soils. Shipped in 100-lb. bags, per 100-lbs. $1.00; per ton, $10.00 F. O. B., Boston. Special prices, including delivery, on carload lots.
EHLANPLmE
The Acre-an-Hour Sifter
R-R Land Lime is specially prepared for use on the soil and is an unusually pure calcium lime, being made from a limestone which analyzes from 93 to 97 per cent, calcium carbonate (Ca C03), with less than 2 per cent, magnesion carbonate (Mg C 03). It is a combination of calcium hydrate and calcium carbonate, made in accordance with the recommendations of the various Agricultural Experiment Stations. It is shipped in the form of fine white powder in 100-lb. cloth bags. This form is most convenient, as it is ready for immediate distribution on receipt, or will keep indefinitely when stored in a dry place; size and shape of package admit easy handling; loss of time and labor necessary to slake and sift ordinary lump lime is obviated, and the fineness removes all danger of breaking machinery of a spreader. 100-lb. bags $1.25; per ton, $15.00. Price on application for car lots.
FERTILIZERS
Breck’s Extra Lawn and Garden Dressing
lOO LBS.
BREAK’S
MANURE
k!! i Phosphoric Acid, 9.
Phosphoric Acid, I. Pot^fhosphoric. Add, 10.
Bostop.Masj.
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.farm
guaranteed analysis.
fc. PER VENT
mli-Men, 3.29 to
'W(o Ammonia, 4. “ 5.
I! ' lf Phosphoric Acid, 5. “
The verdict of all who have used Breck’s Lawn and Garden Dressing is that it is the most complete and satisfactory Lawn Dressing ever placed upon the market. It is manufactured expressly for us and we vouch for its containing all the constituents required to produce a luxuriant growth. We believe beyond a question that ours is the only absolutely odorless Lawn Dressing. It is also so clean that the most fas- tidious person can apply it without offending the organs of sight or smell. It being quick in action, the effect can be seen immediately after the first rain or the sprinkling of the hose, and going directly to the roots of the grass, stimulates them to greater activity, thereby thickening the sward and producing a firmer growth, which remains rich, green and velvety throughout the season. Its superiority over stable manure can scarcely be estimated, as the latter, in addition to disfiguring the lawn by its unsightly appearance, also gives out an unpleasant odor, and always contains weeds and other undesirable seeds. Great care should be taken to distribute the dressing evenly, and in no greater quantities than recommended on the tag which accompanies each bag, as a too liberal application will injure the sward. It can be applied at any time during the year, from April to November, as often as the grass seems to need nourishment. Never apply the dressing while the grass is wet with dew or rain. Any time the grass is perfectly dry will answer, but the best time to apply it is just before a shower. It is equally as suitable for flower beds and all vegetable crops as for the lawn.
FOR LAWNS
Trial bag for 1000 square feet “ 2,500
50-lb. bags for 5,000 “
100-lb. “ % acre
$0.65
1.25
2.00
3.75
Bon Arbor Ant Destroyer
A most effective preparation for destroying and driving away ants infesting lawns, tennis courts and golf courses. Usually about 3 days is required to get rid of the ants and about three applications are necessary. Follow directions on package carefully. 5 lb. cans $2.25; 10 lb. cans $4.00; 25 lb. box $9.00. Price subject to change.
Price per lb. 50 cts.
Breck’s Extra Market Garden Manure
[4-9-1]
A high grade properly balanced, complete fertilizer. Can be used either with or without barnyard manure; and for general use on all farm and garden crops. Especially recommended for market gardeners. $1.75 for 50-lb bag. $3.25 per 100-lb. bag. $60.00 per ton, all F. O. B. Boston.
For free delivery offers and general instructions regarding orders and shipments see third page of cover.
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Breck’s Ram’s Head Brand Pulverized Sheep Manure — (Odorless)
A standard dressing for lawns and around private homes or cemeteries; on golf courses and wherever a strong, luxuriant growth of grass is needed. No time is lost waiting for Pulverized Sheep Manure to rot, as is the case with stable or Barnyard Manure, and no neces- sity for raking off refuse after an application of Breck’s Ram’s Head Brand, or danger of tracking into the house, or making the lawn unsightly or evil smelling.
Apply Ram’s Head Brand two or three times during the season before rain or watering at the rate of one pound or over to 30 square feet or less. This will keep the lawn or golf course in flourishing condition.
Ram’s Head Brand is pure and unadulterated. We get it from Sheep Corrals where the animals have been kept under cover, hence it retains its full strength, and besides has been put through a mechanical drying and grinding process which destroys absolutely all weed seeds, render- ing Ram’s Head Brand very valuable for the florist to be used as a bench fertilizer.
We are selling increased quantities of our brand to the Florist for this purpose and we can highly recommend it.
Price per ton, $50.00; 100-lb. hags, $2.75; 50-lb. bags, $1.50; 5-lb. pkgs., 30c; 1-lb. pkgs., 10c; f. o. b. Boston.
Scotch Soot
This is much used by florists and gardeners, both as a fertilizer and fungicide. Mixed with Flowers of Sulphur (two-thirds soot, one-third sulphur) there is nothing bet- ter to prevent and cure mildew. Used as a fertilizer either in the dry state or in liquid, it quickly promotes growth. Per bag of about 2% bu., $4.00 per 100 lbs.
Canada Hardwood Ashes
A most valuable fertilizer. The very best we can pro- duce in Canada. Quote special prices, carload lots in bulk delivered anywhere. Prices quoted on application if we can supply.
Fine Ground Fertilizer Bone
We have a high grade of this valuable fertilizer pre- pared especially for us. It .is useful for all crops, but especially for grass lands and Fruit Trees. Price per 50-lb. bag, $2.00; 100-lb. bag, $3.00; per ton, $50.00.
Inch or Grape Bone
This is unmanipulated bone, broken into pieces that vary in size from one-quarter to an inch. It is unsur- passed as a lasting fertilizer for grape vines, fruit trees, shrubs and trees of all kinds. It should be used liberally in grape vine borders and when setting out vines and fruit trees. Mix with soil to a depth of one foot or more. Price, $4.00 per 100 lbs.; $75.00 per ton, f . o. b. Boston.
Agricultural Chemicals
Ton
100 lbs. 200-lb. bags
Plain Superphosphate or Acid Phos-
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phate, 14% |
$1.50 |
$28.06 |
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Plain Superphosphate or Acid Phos- phate, 16% |
1.65 |
30.00 |
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Nitrate of Soda, 18.23% ammo. Per lb., 15c; 10 lbs. for $1.00 |
8.00 |
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On the following, prices are quoted on application. All quotations subject to change without notice and stock |
unsold.
Sulphate of Ammonia, 24.50% ammo.
Ground Tankage, 6% ammo., 30% bone phos.
Ground Tankage, 9% ammo., 20% bone phos.
Blood Tankage, 12% ammo.
High Grade Dried Blood, 16% ammo.
Ground Untreated Phosphate Rock, 31.12% total phos. acid, 68% bone phos.
Basic Lime Phosphate, 13% av. phos. acid, 30% lime.
Fine Ground Nova Scotia Land Plaster.
Soil, Peat, Leaf Mould, Etc.
Prepared Potting Soil. Specially prepared with peat, leaf mould, loam, sand and fertilizer. Peck, 30c; bu., $1.00; per 3-bu. sack, $2.00.
Peat, Rotted Fibrous. Fine, light and sweet. For some varieties of plants this is invaluable. Peck, 30c; bu., $1.00; per 3-bu. sack, $2.00.
Leaf Mould. Vegetable humus, a desirable addition to all soils used for potting. Peck, 30c; bu., $1.00; 3-bu. sack, $2.00.
Silver Sand. For rooting cuttings and mixing with pot- ting soil. Peck, 50c; bu., $1.50 net.
Fern Root or Orchid Peat. Bu., $1.50; per 3-bu. sack, $3.00.
Sphagnum Moss. Per bag of 2 bu., $1.00; per bale, $6.00.
Agricultural Salt. For killing weeds in Asparagus beds, walks, driveways, etc. Per 100 lbs., $1.25.
Alphano Inoculant
Every can of Alphano Inoculant is guaranteed to con- tain an abundance of each and all of the legume Bac- teria, together with the independent Nitrogen fixing Bacteria and a complete beneficial soil flora.
Alphano Inoculant is made by a new process and will thoroughly inoculate any legume.
List of 28 legumes that can be inoculated with Alphano
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Inoculant: Alfalfa |
Mammoth Clover |
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Red Clover |
Crimson Clover |
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Sweet ’ Clover |
White Clover |
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Perennial Peas |
Burr Clover |
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Sweet Peas |
Yellow Clover |
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Cow Peas |
Berseem Clover |
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Soy Beans |
Canada Field Peas |
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Garden Peas |
Velvet Beans |
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Garden Beans |
Sword Beans |
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Lima Beans |
Lespedeza Clover |
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Peanuts |
Lupins |
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Alsike Clover |
Vetch |
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Lentils |
Serradella |
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Sainfoin |
Navy Beans |
Price for the one-acre size can, $1.00 — net weight when packed, 2 lbs.
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1916 Crop. Breck’s Improved Learning Com on Farm of Eliot Hubbard, Esq., [Willis, Mass. Jas. A. Payson, Sept. Mapes Corn Manure Used
THE MAPES MANURES
All orders for 200 lbs. and over will be shipped in 200 lb. bags. Delivered F. O. B. cars, Boston
Prices subject to change without notice
Mapes Brands contain the highest grades of material
Per Ton 100 lbs.
in 200 lb- bags
Potato Manure (1916 Brand) $69.50 $3.75
Ammonia 4.50 to 5%; Phosphoric Acid, 8 to 10%
(available, 8%); Soluble Potash, actual, 1%.
For Irish and Sweet Potatoes, also for Asparagus,
Early Vegetables, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Fruits,
Sorghum, Sugar Cane, Sweet Corn, etc.
May be used in the hills or rows, mixing and cover- ing with earth , provided it is scattered well. Scatter it down the rows, mix as thoroughly as possible in any manner which best commends itself, with plow, hoe, brush, sled, chain, etc. Use 800 lbs. and upward per acre on ordinary land. This quantitymay be increased to one ton per acre, and this amount is successfully used by many growers, particularly when potato crop is followed by wheat, grass, corn, etc.
Top Dresser Full Strength (1916 Brand) 128.25 6.50
Ammonia 12%.; Phosphoric Acid 8%; Soluble Potash, actual, 1%.
Making new lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, scatter broadcast evenly after plowing or spading, so harrowing or raking will work it in. 500 to 1,000 lbs. per acre, or at rate of 25 lbs. for 1,000 to 2,000 square feet.
Shrubbery, trees, vines, etc., scatter small quan- tity around as far as the roots extend and when prac- ticable work in with rake or hoe.
Top Dresser Half Strength (1916 Brand) 76.25 4.25
This is the Top Dresser Full Strength, reduced to half strength by admixture with plaster.
Ammonia 6%; Phosphoric Acid 4%; Soluble Potash, actual, 1-2%.
Making new lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, scatter broadcast evenly after plowing or spading, so that the harrowing or raking will work it in. Use 1,000 to 2,000 lbs. per acre, or at the rate of 50 lbs. for 1,000 or 2,000 square feet.
Shrubbery, trees, vines, etc., scatter small quan- tity around as far as roots extend, and when prac- ticable work in with rake or hoe.
and the most soluble and valuable plant foods known.
Per Ton 100 lbs.
in 2001b. bags
Corn Manure (1916 Brand) $60.00 $3.25
Ammonia 3 to 3.50%; Phosphoric Acid 10 to 12%
(available S to 10%); Soluble Potash, actual, 1%.
Also for Sweet Corn, Fodder Corn, Hungarian Grass, Millet, Late Turnips, Late Cabbage and seed- ing to grass.
Directions for Use. — On heavy or average good land, particularly when stable manure is used broad- cast, use 200 to 400 lbs. per acre, scattering well in and over hills and drills; on light lands use broadcast, 600 lbs. per acre; on very light or plain lands, use broad- cast 800 lbs. per acre.
General Special 1916 Brand 88.25 4.75
Ammonia 4%; Phosphoric Acid 10%; Available Phosphoric Acid 8%.
For use in Potato growing, Truck and all farm crops, on land where potash is adequate for present needs.
Directions for Use.— May be used in the hills or rows, mixing and covering with earth, provided it is scattered well. Scatter it down the rows ; mix as thoroughly as possible in any manner which best com- mends itself— with plow, hoe, brush, sled, chain, etc.
Use 800 lbs. and upwards per acre on ordinary land.
The quantity of this manure may be increased to one ton per acre, particularly when potato crop is followed by wheat, grass, corn, etc.
Five Per Cent. Ammonia Special 66.00 3.50
Ammonia 5%; Phosphoric Acid 10%; Available Phosphoric Acid 8%.
For Tobacco Growing. Can be used in Potato Growing, Truck and all farm crops, on lands where potash is adequate for present needs.
Directions for Use. — May be scattered in the hills or rows, mixing and covering with earth, provided it is scattered well. Scatter it down the rows ; mix as thoroughly as possible in any manner which bestcom- mends itself— with plow, hoe, brush, sled, chain, etc.
Use 800 lbs. and upward per acre on ordinary land.
Delivered Prices quoted on carload lots
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A Bradley Crop Grown in Maine
WITH:
(30 D SEED ought to be backed up with good tilizer. It is using good farm sense to do a £ job with plow and harrow and then get the full be of it by planting selected seed and complete avail fertilizers. BRADLEY?S have been
For Over 50 Years The Standard
PRICES FOR BRADLEY’S 1918 BRANDS FERTILIZERS
Per Ton
Potash 2001b. Bags
Ammo.
Bradley’s Maine Potato Special ...... 5
Bradley ’s Special Eclipse Phosphate ..... 1
Bradley’s Corn Phosphate 1916 . ..... 2
Bradley’s XL Superphosphate of Lime ..... 3
Bradley’s Complete Manure for Potatoes and Vegetables 1916 4
Northland Potato Grower ....... 4
Prices Net, F. O. B. Boston. Subject to change without notice and stock unsold
Av. Phos.
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Clay’s Fertilizer
(Prices on English Fertilizers subject to change)
A safe and reliable preparation. In great favor with successful gardeners in England. Prices :
2 lb. cans .
% cwt. (14 lbs.) .
% cwt. (28 lbs.) .
cwt. (56 lbs.) .
1 cwt. (1 1 2 lbs.) .
Prices quoted on application.
Thomson’s Vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure
Bowker’s Ammoniated Food for Flowers
A dressing made expressly for plants grown in the house, garden, or conservatory. Clean, odorless, and producing early and abundant blossoms of rich and brilliant color and healthy, luxuriant plants free from vermin. Price, small pkg. 15 cts.-, large pkg. 25 cts.
Cocoanut Fibre
A chemically prepared cocoanut fibre, rich in plant food. Its peculiar character especially adapts it to induce root growth and cause healthy, vigorous plants. For potting bulbs use one- third fibre to two-thirds of the usual soil preparation and you will be surprised at the results. Cocoanut Fibre is unsurpassed as a medium in which to sprout seeds. Price, 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 15 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. 75 cts.; 50 lbs. $1.25 ; 100 lbs. $2.00, net.
A safe and reliable food and stimulant for every fruit-bearing plant, also for foliage and flowering plants and vegetables of all descriptions. Prices: % cwt. (14 lbs.) $1.50; % cwt.
(28 lbs.) $2.50 ; cwt. (56 lbs.) 54-50 ; 1 cwt. (1 12 lbs.) $ 7.50 .
Thomson’s Special Chrysanthemum Manure
Entirely soluble and very powerful, especially suitable for top-dressing chrysanthemums and similar plants. It is meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the growing season. A heaping dessert-spoon full will be sufficient for a 10-inch pot, sprinkled over the surface of the soil, and watered in with tepid water. This may be given three times during the growing season. Price, 14 lbs. $2.50; 28 lbs. $4.50; 56 lbs.
57-50-
The Barrie Forcing Frame
The Barrie Forcing Frame
Under these frames corn, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, egg plant, etc., as well as all tender flowers, can be started and grown in the open ground and brought to maturity much earlier than usual.
The frames placed qver rhubarb or other permanent plants, either vegetables or flowers, greatly hasten their maturity in the spring.
Lettuce, etc., can be grown under or protected by the frames through the late fall. (
Excellent for the starting of tender flower and vegetable seeds for transplanting into the open ground.
The frames also protect their contents from the ravages of the cut worm.
Placed over bulbs in the spring time, in the small garden, blooms of greater perfection may be had much earlier than usual.
The frames are constructed of Galvanized Iron unpainted, and can be instantly set up or taken apart without the use of tools.
Any light of glass can be easily replaced, in case of breakage, without taking apart the frame, and the top glass slides open for ventilation.
The metal frame weighs two pounds without the glass and is absolutely strong and rigid. The glass consists of four panes 10 x 12 inches, and one pane 12 x 13 inches, standard sizes, easily obtainable anywhere.
To assemble, fit the corners of the top and bottom squares into the slits in the ends of the posts. Pass the stay rods, bent end up, through the holes in the squares, inside the posts. Attach nuts and tighten slightly. Slip in the glass and the frame is complete.
Carefully packed, knocked down, in heavy corrugated cartons, each containing six frames and glass complete.
Price, 5t.65 each ; $18.00 a dozen.
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BRECK’S
POULTRY
SUPPLIES
POULTRY
REMEDIES STOCK FEED
Boston Agents
BLATCHFORD’S CALF MEAL ALWAYS IN STOCK
AH Prices Subject to Change Without Notice.
Breck’s Hygienic Brand Chick Food
A scientifically proportioned mixture which will meet every demand of the growing chick, and supply without excess of fat, the food necessary to produce and sustain vigorous health. There is nothing in this preparation that is at all likely to induce indigestion or diarrhoea, but on the contrary, it is so balanced in its constituents as to in a large measure make these troubles impossible where cleanliness and proper brooding conditions exist. It also contains the bone- forming properties that prevent leg weakness. It is high in protein, the flesh and muscle-forming elements. There is sufficient mineral material to supply the needs of the bone structure of the rapidly growing chicks, while it is low in carbohydrate, the fat-forming element, which, where in excess, causes sickness and loss.
No other feed is necessary for the first eight or ten weeks. Peed dry. 50 lb. bags, $2.75. 100 lb. bag, $5.00.
Breck’s Complete Poultry Feed
We have frequently been asked by many of our patrons to put up in a convenient form a complete Poultry Feed. In response to the above requests, after a great many experiments, we offer in Breck’s Complete Poultry Feed what we believe is the best food for poultry that is on the market today.
Great care has been exercised in the selection and balancing of the materials of which it is composed. It is being used in large quantities by many of the most successful Poultry Raisers in New England, and is without doubt the best Food of the kind sold at the present time. Feed dry. 50 lb. bags, $2.50; 100 lb. bags, $4.75.
Breck’s Mash Egg Food
Is a properly balanced meat and cereal preparation, and is one of the best egg-producing foods we know of for poultry that do not have large runs; it is just what is wanted to keep them in good vigorous condition. Can be fed wet or dry. Price, 100 lb. bags, $4.00.
Breck’s Alfalfa Meal
Our brand of best pea green California Alfalfa, grown on irrigated land, rich in protein ; one of the best green feeds during the winter for poultry.
Directions for Feeding : Pour on boiling hot water, cover, let steam an hour, then mix with the usual morning mash at the rate of one-third clover to two-thirds the regular ground •grains. Shipped in 100 lb. bags only. Prices quoted on application.
Breck’s Banner Brand Cut Clover
Made from the best New York grown Red Clover, ground medium fine, all from Red Clover hay.
Directions for Feeding: Pour on boiling water, cover, let steam an hour, then mix with the usual morning mash at the rate of one-third clover to two-thirds the regular ground grains. Per 50 lb. bag. Prices quoted on application.
Breck’s Poultry and Swine Meal. A concentrated powder, a palatable animal meal for poultry and swine. P'ull directions for feeding with each package. Price per 100 lbs., #3.50; 50 lbs., $2. co ; 25 lbs. (month’s supply for 30 hens), $1.25.
Breck’s Hub Poultry Fountain. This fountain is made of the best galvanized iron, is very strong, easily cleaned, quickly filled, and is equally serviceable for both chickens and adult fowls. Half gal., 65 cents each ; 1 gal., 85 cents each; 2 gals., $1.15 each.
Special prices per dozen or 100 upon application.
Blatcbford’s Calf Meal. The perfect milk substitute. Will raise and veal calves at one-third to one-quarter the expense of feeding milk. Used and endorsed by Experiment Stations and farmers all over the world ; has been on the market for 100 years. A valuable feed for pigs, colts, lambs and poultry. It is absolutely the only milk substitute that contains the elements necessary for bodily growth and correct prepara- tions. Blatchford’s Calf Meal is not a stock food ; it contains no drugs, medicine or stimulants ; it is purely and simply a baby food for young animals. A 1 00 lb. bag makes 100 gallons of rich , nutritious gruel, thoroughly cooked and prepared for digestion. Price per 100 lbs. $5.00, 50 lbs. $2.75, 25 lbs. ^1.50, f. o. b. Boston.
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Pratt’s Poultry Regulator
(Formerly called Pratt’s Poultry Food)
This is the original Poultry Regulator, in use by the most successful poultry raisers everywhere. It is entirely different from Pratt’s Animal Regulator. It is composed of valuable imported roots, herbs and barks so blended as to make a perfect regulator, tonic and stimulant, suited to the constitu- tion of the poultry.
Pratt’s Poultry Regulator overcomes the difficulties met by every poultryman by regulating the blood, bowels and digestive organs of all fowl. Thus it keeps the birds in robust health, produces good, rich blood, healthy fat, sturdy muscles, strong bones, red combs and wattles, brilliant feathers and fertile eggs. It stands unrivalled as an egg- producer, and when regularly used, the hens lay throughout the year.
Pratt’s Poultry Regulator costs but a few cents a week for a big flock, and it pays its cost many times over in the results it produces. Results are immediate and permanent. Trial pkg. 10 cts., 26-oz. pkg. 25 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 60 cts., 1 2-lb. pails $1.25, 25-lb. pails $2.50, so-lb. bag $5.00, 100-lb. bag $9.00.
Pratt’s Baby Chick Food
This is one of the greatest money savers and greatest chick savers ever placed on the market. Every man, woman or child who raises little chicks, turkeys, ducks, and geese should try at least one package of Pratt’s Baby Chick Food. It is a scientific food ration to be fed for the first three weeks. If you want real success with your hatches, if you want to save all the baby chicks, if you want to grow them fast, gee Pratt’s Baby Chick Food on our recommendation for your first trial, after that you will never be without it. 3-lb. pkg. 30 cts.; 6% lb. pkg., 60 cts.; 25-lb. bags, $2.00. Pratt’s Poultry Book mailed on request.
Pratt’s Roup Cure is a scientific preparation compounded into a fine powder, and when mixed with water, is absorbed by the blood at once, purifying the system, allaying inflammation, and reducing the fever. It not only cures but prevents roup, colds, canker, catarrh and diphtheria, and should be given to all fowls frequently to keep diseases away; Extra large boxes 50 cts. and $1.00, small size 25 cts.
Pratt’s White Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy will positively save many dollars worth of little chicks to poultry raisers. It has taken us nearly three years to find a remedy for White Diarrhoea and we are so sure that we have it in this article that we authorize our dealers throughout the world to refund the purchase price in case it fails. Small pkg. 25 cts., extra large pkg. 50 cts; Postpaid.
Pratt’s Roup Pills. Quick, safe, sure ; for roup, canker, and diphtheria. 1 %-oz. pkg. 25 cts., 3%-oz. pkg. 50 cts. Postpaid.
Pratt’s Animal Regulator. The orig- inal stock regulator of America. Keeps horses well, improves their wind and makes their coats glossy. Cows give more and richer milk, butter fat being increased, and calves are strong and healthy. Steers fatten in half the time; hogs and sheep fatten quickly, free from disease. In 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 pkgs. 25 lbs. $3.50.
Pratt’s Poultry Disinfectant. Will protect your birds from nearly all the serious germ diseases. It gets rid of lice and mites, prevents roup, cholera, gapes, scaly leg and a host of other trouble makers.
Wonderfully effective in ridding cattle, horses, hogs, sheep and dogs of parasites and disease bacteria. 1 qt. 35c.; % gal., 60c. ; 1 gal. $1.00.
Sanitary Poultry Fountains.
Made of glazed stoneware, in two pieces, a saucer and an inverted cup, finished off on top to prevent roosting. Strong, cheap, easily cleaned and quickly filled. The best stoneware fountain yet offered. The one-quart size is specially suitable for pigeons. 1 qt.
35 cts., 2 qts. 40 cts., 1 gal. 50 cts.,
2 gals. 75 cts. Net. Packing charges extra.
Ground Oyster Shells. 100-lb. bag $1.00; 500 lb. lots, 85 cts. per 100 lbs.
Mica Crystal Grit. 50-lb. bag 50 cts., 100 lbs. 85 cts.
Bone Meal for Poultry and Cattle. 50-lb bag, $1.75 ; xoo-lb. bag $3.25.
Cracked Poultry Bone. Coarse cracked bone for full grown fowl. $3.50 per 100 lbs.
Poultry Charcoal
This Charcoal is especially prepared for poultry. It is care- fully and uniformly graded in just the right sizes, is free from ammonia or other dangerous poisons, contains no useless dust or dirt and is the best charcoal sold for poultry. It is manu- factured in four grades: X (Fine Powdered) for mash foods
and ducks ; XX (Fine Granulated) for brooder chicks and dry chick food mixtures ; XXX (Medium Granulated) for half- grown fowls and pigeons; XXXX (Coarse Granulated) for full-grown fowls, geese and turkeys. Per lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 25 cts., bag of 50 lbs. $1.50.
Spratt’s Food. The celebrated English preparation ; noth- ing equals it for young chicks. 50-lb. bag $3.75, loo lbs. $7.00.
Barley (Feeding). 12.50 per bushel. Net.
Buckwheat { Feeding). $1.50 per bushel. Net.
Peas. Small white Canada, $ 6.00 per bushel. Net.
Sunflower. Large Russian, 9 cts. per lb.
Millet. Good feeding quality, 6 cts. per lb. Net.
Kaffir Corn, or White Sorghum. 100-lb. bag $6.00. Net.
Wheat. $7.00 per 100 lbs. Net.
Ground Beef Scraps. Always freshly ground from the best kettle rendered cake scrap. 50-lb. bag #2.75, 100-lb. bag $ 5.00 , ton $85.00.
Fish Scraps. Dry, fine ground, 100-lb. bags ; $6.00 per too lb. bag.
Darling' s Meat Crisps. Made from meat trimmings taken from the markets of Chicago and cooked the same night. After being cooked in a most careful and thorough manner the feed is pressed in tremendous presses to take out every possible bit of grease and moisture. Guaranteed to contain 75 per cent protein. A concentrated feed for laying hens. Small package 25 cts., large package 50 cts., 25-lb. pails, $1.75. Net.
Death to Lice. 5 oz. box, 10 cts., if by mail 15 cts.; 15 oz. box 25 cts., if by mail 40 cts.; 3 lb. pkg. 50 cts., by mail $1.00 too oz. pkg. $1.00.
Liquid Lice Killer, Acme Brand. It is applied with an ordinary sprayer. It is of such strength that the gas given ofi by it destroys the pests ; is perfectly safe to handle and is not injurious to fowls, animals or operator when used as directed Price, 1 qt. cans 35 cts., 2 qt. 60 cts., 4 qt. $1.00.
COW’S RELIEF
Is guaranteed to cure Caked Bag caused by garget, injury, overfeeding or calving; sore or injured Teats, Spider in the Teat, Stricture, Hard Milkers, Cow Pox and is especially valuable for heifers with the first calf, to remove the soreness and swelling that is too frequently a cause of kickers and hard milkers. Your money back if it does not satisfy you. Small pkg. 50 cts., large $1.00.
Garget Remedy. This remedy has stood test of twentj years and is a complete success. It will not injure the butter or lessen flow of milk. Per can 50 cts.
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Nest Eggs, China. Per doz., 25 cts. Net.
Nest Eggs, Knox Medicated. Medium size, strong and clean; will help keep poultry free from vermin. Each, 5 cts.; per doz., 50 cts.
Breck’s Water Glass. Silicate soda, for the preservation of fresh eggs. Of the various methods devised for preserving fresh eggs only two have proved successful, viz.: Cold Storage with temperature at 340 or the Water Glass Method, the latter being the only practical one for family use. Water Glass is recommended by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture as being the best preservative having no chemical action whatever. It simply seals the pores of the shell, keeping the contents of the egg in same condition as when put into the solution. If direc- tions are followed, fresh eggs will keep perfectly for a year or longer. Full directions on every can. Price per gallon 75 cts.
Kow-Kure. It is a medicine for cows only. It prevents abortion, cures barrenness, removes retained afterbirth, prevents tuberculosis, stops scours, cures milk fever, caked udder, swelling in the bag, bloating, red water, increases the flow of milk, cures cows “off their feed,” improves the quality of the milk. Large size, $1.10; small size, 55 cts.
Sulpho=Naphthol. This preparation, originated by the late Doctor Cabot, is recommended for a great many purposes. It cleans and heals all sorts of cuts, bruises and sores. It is sure death to all kinds of bacteria and insects, and is unsur- passed as a disinfectant. For domestic animals, poultry and poultry houses it is the thing. Trial size 10 cts. 25c. bottle makes 5 gals.; 50c. bottle makes 10 gals.; $1.00 bottle, 50 gals, solution; 1 gal. can, $3.00.
Leg Bands. The Famous Phcenix, secure, neat, light and superior to all others. Numbered to order. Per doz., 25 cts.; per 100, $1.50.
Spiral Celluloid Leg Bands. Best and cheapest to use. Last a lifetime. Put on and take off easily. Slip on just like a key ring. Will not come off. Birds cannot lose or remove them.
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Red,
White, Yellow. Per doz., 15 cts.; per 100, 75 cts. Special price on large quantity.
Leg Bands, Aluminum, for Poultry. Double Clinch. No. 1 for Bantams, No. 2 for Mediterraneans, No. 3 for American females; No. 4 for American males, Asiatic females, small turkeys; No. 5 for Asiatic males and turkeys. We number them to order. Per doz., 15 cts.; per 100, 65 cts. Postpaid. Numbering, extra 10 cts. per 100.
Double Clinch, Aluminum Leader Adjustable
Leader Adjustable Leg Bands. Latest and best adjust- able leg band out. Has neat, compact and smooth fastening with no catching points; easily attached and are absolutely secure. Made in two sizes: No. 1 for Bantams or Mediter-
raneans, No. 2 for Americans. Per doz., 15 cts.; per 100, 65 cts. Postpaid. Numbering, extra 10 cts. per 100.
Nests, Wire. Strong and clean. Each, 20 cts.; doz., $2.00.
Guns, insect Powder. 2-oz. size, 15 cts. each.
Carbonol. Combines all the good properties of Carbolic Acid and yet has none of its bad features. Such a substi- tute has long been sought. Carbonol is a preparation of coal tar product adapted to a wide range of uses. It is a disinfectant, antiseptic and insecticide. Follow direc- tions that accompany each package. 4-oz. bottles, 25 cts.; pints, 50 cts.; quarts, 75 cts.; gallon cans, $1.75.
Creonoid. Lice destroyer and cow spray. Creonoid is prepared especially for this purpose. An up-to-date anti- septic preparation made from coal tar. Creonoid stands for animal comfort. Follow directions on can carefully. Stock tormented with flies cannot make flesh or milk. Keeping the flies off may mean the difference between profit and loss. Cows sprayed with Creonoid just before milking are quiet and give better yields of milk, because the flies are kept away. Try it, and see the results for yourself. Prices: $1.00 per gal.; 5 or 10 gal. cans, 85 cts. gal.; % barrels, 80 cts. gal.; barrels, 75 cts. gal., f. o. b. Boston.
Milkol. An antiseptic, a disinfectant, cleanser, a curative agent. Keeps your live-stock clean and healthy, cleanses and purifies their quarters. Absolutely safe to use, non-poisonous and non-corrosive. One gallon makes from 60 to 256 gallons. Directions on every can. % gal. can, 85 cts. ; 1 gal. can, $1.50; 5 gal. can, $1.25 per gal.
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The Disinfectant that paints. Use it instead of whitewash. Put on .with a brush or sprayer. A snow white cold water paint that will not blister, flake or peel off, combined with a germicide 20 times stronger than carbolic acid but neither caustic nor poisonous. Particularly good for use in stables, cow barns, chicken coops, dairies, hog pens, creameries, cellars, factories and outbuildings.
The necessity of absolute cleanliness and complete sanitation in barns, pens and stables where poultry and livestock are kept, if they are to thrive and produce as profitably as they should, has been pointed out by the Department of Agriculture, by Experiment Stations and by farm and poultry papers too often to be repeated here. Failure to keep their living quarters clean and sanitary is the surest means of introducing into flocks and herds the lice and other vermin that sap their vitality, and so reduce their production, as well as the con- tagious diseases that prove so costly if they once gain a foothold. Carbola can be applied to wood, brick, stone, cement or sand finished walls ; to plaster board, tar paper or over whitewash or old oil paint that is hard and firm, but not glossy. It will not blister, flake or peel off, no matter how many, coats are put on, and as the mineral pigment used has a greater fire resistance than asbestos it is apparent that several coatings of Carbola will act as an efficient fire retardant. Trial package 25 cts. Delivered by parcel post for 35 cts. (Paints and disinfectants 250 sq. ft.). 10 lbs. (10 gals.) for #1.00, 50 lbs.
(50 gals.) for #4.00, 300 lb. bbl. $21.00. All F. O. B. Boston''
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Prairie State Incubators
To those who desire to rear as well as to hatch chicks and ducks, the selection of an incubator is of vital impor- tance. The high death rate experienced with chicks the first ten days is more frequently due to imperfect incu- bation than to any other cause. Too many incubators of today are constructed with reference solely to hatching the desired numbers without considering the manner in which they are brought into existence.
Weak, anaemic chicks, lacking in strength and vitality, are of no value, if you hatch thousands; hence the im- portance of carefully considering the merits of an incu- bator in this direction before making a selection.
The Prairie State Sand Tray Incubators have proven themselves by thousands of tests, both in the hands of the novice, as well as in comparative results obtained by the large poultry plants using different makes of incu- bators.
No. 0. 100 Eggs ?27.00
No. 1. 150 Eggs 35.00
No. 2. 240 Eggs 50.00
No. 3. 390 Eggs 65.00
No. 0. Keystone, 60 Eggs 15.00
No. 1. Keystone, 100 Eggs 18.50
For the above incubators with Underwriters’ Insurable Heaters add to prices given: Prairie State, Nos. 0 and 1, $4.00 each net; Nos. 2 and 3, $5.00 each net; Keystone, Nos. 0 and 1, $2.50 each net.
Southboro, Mass.
Prairie State Incubator Co., Homer City, Pa.:
Dear Sir: — Yours received and noted. Am pleased to state that our experience with the Prairie State Incuba- tor, that I purchased of you and used this season, is such that I can thoroughly recommend it. I have used the
machines for 10 or 12 years and thought they
were doing pretty good w'ork but they do not bring out the chicks so uniformly good as the “Prairie State” has.
When they commence to hatch, they come out like Popcorn and clean up in a few hours; no dragging along a day or two.
W. R. GRAVES,
Ex-Pres. American Poultry Ass’n.
Prairie State Stove Brooder
The Prairie State Stove Brooder is of solid cast iron construction and will, therefore, last indefinitely. Its fire bowl is of ample capacity, which will positively carry a fire overnight and last an extra margin of from five to eight hours. No sheet iron enters into the construction of the stove. There is no coal magazine, consequently no bridging of ashes or coal, no belching of smoke into the brooder room. The chicks are comfortably warm over their backs by the deflection of heat over the canopy, which is the only correct way in brooding. The canopy is hinged and easily lifted, giving ready access to the stove and regulator and reduces to the lowest terms the labor involved in charging the fire box. The canopy is of flat construction, permitting deflection of heat and, at the same time, preventing rapid radiation above the top. The regulator is at once automatic, sensitive and simple,
giving triple control with one motion of the lever and assuring positive action at all times. The lower door is not a part of the regulating system and needs never be opened except for the removal of ashes. The Prairie State Brooder is not a makeshift, hastily placed upon the market to meet competition, but is an equipment of splendid design, characteristic of Prairie State methods and has been brought out only after most careful thought and experimenting on the part of our Company.
Sr. Prairie State Stove Brooder $40.00
Jr. Prairie State Stove Brooder 25.00
No. 0 Prairie State Stove Brooder 18.00
Holliston, Mass., June 26th, 1914. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass.:
Dear Sirs:— We have your inquiry of June 24th regard- ing the Prairie State Stove Brooders we have installed. The first installation of one brooder decided us to put in twenty, and after operating the twenty, we put in another twenty. We have now forty brooders in opera- tion on our Holliston, Mass., plant, and about twenty more at our other branches. We brood 500 chicks to a brooder, making a total of about 30,000 chicks now being brooded under your brooders.
We do not think further comment is necessary.
PITTSFIELD POULTRY FARMS CO.,
Per Howard Gilmore.
Pairie State Brooders and Hovers
The Prairie State Brooders and Hovers are made in the most thorough manner. The No. 1 Brooder is, in fact, a colony house, as the hover can be removed and attached to another house. The No. 2 and No. 3 are constructed on the same general plans as the No. 1, only they are smaller in size.
The Universal Hover has stood the test of a number of years and has proved to be one of the most successful of brooders. It is easy to attach to any colony house or box. The lamp box is placed on the outside of the colony house, thus making it very easy for the attendant to look after the lamp.
The Portable Hover is just what its name indicates, a hover that can be moved from one house to another at any time. This hover is constructed entirely of galvan- ized sheet steel. No wood or other inflammable materials are used. It is insulated thoroughly with asbestos and mineral wool. Every inch of the inside of this house is available for brooding purposes and is uniformly heated throughout, there being no hot or cold spots.
PRICES
Universal Hover, complete with Lamp Case $10.00
Hover, less Lamp Case 9.00
No. 1. Col. Brooder 30.00
No. 2. Col. Brooder 27.50
No. 3. Col. Brooder 22.00
Regulator for Col. Brooders and Hovers 1.00
Portable Hovers, complete with Lamp, Thermometer
and Regulator 18.00
Jr. Portable Hover, complete with Lamp, Ther- mometer and Regulator 11.00
Send for Catalog.
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BOOKS ON RURAL TOPICS.
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Cyclopaedia of American Horticulture
EDITED BY PROF. L. H. BAILEY. 6 Volumes. The Most Complete and Valuable American Work on the subject of Horticulture yet published. Price, Set of 6 vols. in Green Buckram, $36.00.
The Cyclopaedia of
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Gardening
Vegetable Forcing. By Watts $2.00
Greenhouse, Their Construction and Equipment. By
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Muck Crops. By Wilkinson 1.25
Sweet Corn. By Wilkinson 75
The Potato. By Fraser. 75
Tomato Culture. By Tracey 50
Bean Culture. By Sevey 50
The Home Vegetable Garden. By Kruhn 1.00
Melon Culture. By Troop 50
Mushroom Growing. By Duggar 1.50
Landscape Gardening. By Waugh..... 75
Vegetable Gardening. By R. L. Watts 1.75
Daffodils, How to Grow Them. By A. M. Kirby.
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Bulbs and Tuberous Rooted Plants. By C. H. Allen. 1.50
Lilies and Their Culture. By Dr. Wallace 1.75
Hand Book of Plants. By Peter Henderson 3.00
How to Plan the Home Grounds. By S. Parsons, Jr. 1.25
Success in Market Gardening. By Rawson 1.25
Water Lilies, How to Grow Them. By Henry Hus
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Farm and Garden Rule Book. By Bailey 2.00
Violet Culture (Commercial). By Prof. Galloway.. 1.50
Rose, Parsons on The. By S. B. Parsons 1.00
Plant Breeding. By Prof. Bailey 2.00
Nursery Book. By Prof. Bailey 1.50
Ornamental Gardening. By E. A. Long 1.50
Pruning Manual. By Prof. Bailey 2.00
Forcing Book. Cultivation of vegetables under
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Principles of Vegetable Growing. By L. H. Bailey.. 1.50
Asparagus. By F. M. Hexamer 50
Celery Culture, Beattie's 50
Cabbage, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables. C. L.
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Practical Potato Culture. By Rogers 50
Farming
Home Pork Making. By A. W. Fulton 50
Animal Breeding. By Thomas Shaw 1.50
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Alfalfa. By F. D. Coburn 50
The Book of Corn. By H. Mvrick and others 1.50
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Soiling Crops and the Silo. By Thomas Shaw 1.50
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Fruit
The American Apple Orchard. Cloth 1.00
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Berry Book, The Biggie 50
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Fumigation Methods. W. G. Johnson 1.00
Poultry, Pigeons and Bees
Principles and Practice of Poultry Culture. By
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IMPLEMENTS AND SUNDRIES FOR 1918
All articles on which weights are given in ( ) can be sent by Parcel Post. See 3rd page of cover.
(All prices subject to change without notice.)
BRECK’S NEW COLONIAL LAWN MOWER
Public Parks, Golf Grounds, Private Adjustment, Cylinder Adjustment, Self-
We offer the Colonial Horse Lawn Mower as the best machine for use on Estates, etc. It has several new and valuable features, such as Cutting Sharpening Stationary Knife, etc. Every mower thoroughly guaranteed.
4-Knife, Complete, Width of cut 30-in Our net price $110.00
“ “ Width of cut 38-in Our net price 140.00
We sharpen and repair all kinds of Hand and Horse Lawn Mowers at reasonable prices. Send us your machines early and avoid the rush when the season opens.
10-inch Drive Wheel — 4-Bladed Wiper — Ball Bearings
Every valuable improvement used in the latest pattern Lawn Mowers is embodied in our New Colonial Mower, including four tempered tool steel blades on the reel. Patent cone adjustment ball bearings, and self-sharpening under knife of welded tool steel. We positively guarantee satisfaction to every purchaser.
Width of cut 15 inches 17 inches 19 inches 21 inches
Our net price $12.00 $13.00 $14.00 $15.00
Width of cut Our net price
12-in.
$6.00
14-in.
3.25
Brack’s Cricket Lawn Mowers
Low Wheel
8-inch Wheel. 3-Blade Wiper.
High Wheel
Plain Bearing 16-in IS-in.
$6.50 $6.75
10-inch Wheel. 4-Blade Wiper. Ball Bearing. Width of cut 12-in. 14-in. 16-in. 18-in.
Our net price $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00
Worcester Golf Mower
8)^-inch Drive Wheels. 5-Bladed Wiper. Ball Bearings. Width of cut 12-in. 14-in. 16-in. 18-in.
Our net price $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 $14.00
20-in.
$15.00
Breck’s “Colonial” Horse Lawn Mower
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Pennsylvania “Trio” Mower
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The latest and best oLthe horse drawn mowers for golf courses and large estates. Width of swath, 86 inches. Descriptive circulars and price on application.
Pennsylvania Golf Mower
6 blades, 8-inch wheel, ball bearing.
16-inch ...... Our net price, $32.00
18 “ “ “ 36.00
Pennsylvania Lawn Cleaner and Rake
Removes cut grass, litter, leaves, etc.
24-inch ...... Our net price, $20.00
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Pennsylvania Putting Green Mower
4 knives, ball bearing.
5-inch cut ..... Our net price, $12 .00
6 blades, 7-in. rollers.
12-inch 16 “
Grass Box Additional
Our net price, $24.00 32.00
Pennsylvania Undercut Lawn Trimmer
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GENUINE “PHILADELPHIA” MOTOR MOWERS
Walking, Riding, and Lawn Roller Combination
Walking type “Eagle” Motor Mower — 30 inch
A successful motor mower must possess the following qualifications: Economy of Operation, Sturdy Construc-
tion, Principles Involved, Equipment Grade of Materials Used and Positive and Satisfactory Operation at all times. These are all to he found in the genuine Philadelphia Motor Mowers.
The 30-inch Walking machine weighs 900 lbs. Travels from 2% to 314 miles per hour. At normal speed (3 miles) it will cut % acre per hour and consume about 4 gallons gasoline in an eight-hour day’s work.
Riding type “Eagle” Motor Mower — 40 inch
The 40-inch Riding machine weighs approximately normal speed (314 miles) it will cut 114 acres per hour, We offer these mowers, backed by the makers’ guarantee with a full knowledge that they are as perfect as modern We positively assert that even a moderately good Motor the Philadelphia, and at the same time give satisfactory
1,300 lbs. Travels from 2% to 314 miles per hour. At consuming 8 gallons gasoline in an eight-hour day’s work, against all imperfections in materials and workmanship ingenuity and highest grade materials can make them. Mower cannot be sold at a less price than we are offering results.
Prices and Circulars furnished on application.
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MCLERAN SAFETY BULL LEAD
ALL METAL— CANNOT BREAK OR OPEN ACCI DENTLY— LOCKS SHUT — LOCKS OPEN — RING OPERATES HOOK — SEND FOR CIRCULAR
Our net price, each (6 lbs.)
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DAZEY CHURNS
The Dazey cannot be compared with any other churn, because there is such an immense difference. It is not an imitation; it is an entirely new departure in churn making. It is better. Any churn will agitate and make butter, but the Dazey is the only one that produces butter in its natural condition.
Descriptive circulars mailed on application.
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28 |
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Churning capacity, gals. % 1 |
2 3 4 |
7 |
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13 |
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17 25 37 |
55 |
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$3.50 $4.75 56.00 510.00 |
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Sturges Steel Churns
All steel — not a piece of wood about it ; handsomely finished with enamel paint. Inside is heavily tinned ; cork-lined cover ; malleable iron trunnions. Steel welded frame, without bolts or rivets.
No. i. 5 gals. (18 lbs.) . . . Net price, each, $g .oo
No. 2. 7 “ (20 “ ) . . . “ “12.00
No. 3. 10 “ (24 “ ) . “ “ 13-50
The Anti Cow-Kicker
Barrie Soap Sprayer
For spraying any of the numerous insecticides combining a soap base, such as whale oil soap, sulpho-tobacco soap, fish oil and potash soap, fish oil and tobacco soap, ivory soap, etc.
Our net price, each (8 lbs.) . . . . $6.00
SMALL’S CALF FEEDER
Is tbs only mechanical device in the world tor PROPERLY feeding milk tocalves. Itenableethem to suck Just as nature in- | tended they should. Write for descriptive circular.
"Weight 5 lbs.
Net Price . . $3.25 Extra Nipples .25
milk by investing $1.00 for an Anti- Kicker. You have needed it many times. You will need it again. Does not excite the cow nor disturb the flow of milk. It is indispensable for breaking heifers, cows with sore teats, or vicious kickers. Cannot wear out. Put on or off in 15 seconds. Guaranteed to be an absolutely perfect anti-kicker, or put on loosely, as hobble for cow, horse or mule. Send for it to-day ; when you need it you won’t have time.
Our net price, each (2 lbs.) $<-25
Gem Dandlion Rake
The Gem Rake is self cleaning. Can be used for leaves. For Dandelions it has no equal.
16 in. Net price ..... $2.00
24 in. “ “ . . . . . 2.50
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Grass, Hedge and Border Shears
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in. Grass, (4 lbs.) |
Net price, pair • • • $1.60 |
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IOO |
8 |
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1.65 |
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9 |
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2.00 |
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10 |
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2.38 |
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IOI |
8 |
“ Hedge, (4 lbs.) |
1 .90 |
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9 |
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2. 25 |
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10 |
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2 . to |
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107 |
Ladies’, (3 lbs.) |
1 -75 |
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104 |
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in. L. H. Border |
3.00 |
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104 |
10 |
it it |
3-5° |
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9 |
a a |
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3-5° |
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105 |
10 |
a n |
a tt |
4.00 |
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106 |
9 |
“ Lawn |
a tt |
3.00 |
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106^ 9 |
“ L. H. Border |
. 2 wheels |
4.00 |
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English Lawn Scythe |
Waldron’s, 34 to 36 inches (4 lbs.) Our net price, each, $2 . 50
Grass Hooks
Blades fastened by square-head machine bolts; hardwood handles.
No. 10, blade % x 5 in. (2 lbs.) . Our net price, each, $1.25 “ 20, “ % x 5 in. (2 lbs.) . “ “ “ “ .75
Tree Primer with Springs
6-ft. Net price, $t.io 8-ft. “ “ 1.25
10-ft. ■“ “ 1.25
Extra knives, post
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Net price, $1 35 |
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I4-ft. |
“ “ i-75 |
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16-ft. |
“ “ 1.75 |
paid, 25 cents each
Telephone Tree Pruner
Clark’s English, No. 2 (2 lbs.)
“ “ “3(2 lbs )
Staniforth “ “ 3 (2 lbs.)
Breck’s Pride (2 lbs.)
No. 70 (2 lbs.) .... Village Blacksmith (2 lbs.)
Nolin Concave (2 lbs.)
Grass Shears
each,
50
75
75
60
5°
60
75
Galvanized Detachable Rose
No. 0267 6-inch (2 lbs.) “ 0267 7-inch (2 lbs.)
each,
Water Pots
#0.75
•85
4-qt. (4 lbs.) $0.90 8-qt. (5 lbs.) $1.10
6-qt. (4 lbs.) 1. 00 10-qt. (6 lbs.) 1.30
Wotherspoon Galvanized
4-qt. (4 lbs.) $3.25 6-qt. (4 lbs.) j.40
4-qt. (5 Ids.) 3.90 6-qt. (6 lbs ) 3.90
Regular Pattern
8-qt. (5 lbs.) $3 75 10-qt. (6 lbs.) 4.20 French Pattern 8-qt. (7 lbs.) 4.20 10-qt. (8 lbs.) 4-65
12-qt. (7 lbs.) $1.50 16-qt. (8 lbs.i x.80
Long Spout
12-qt. ( 8 lbs.) $4 .65 16-qt. (10 lbs ) 5.15
12-qt. (10 lbs.) 5.15
Our net price (3 lbs.)
Extra knives, post paid, each Extra spring, “ “ “
Pruning Saws
Pruning Shears
$1.25
•25
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Bishop, (Coarse and Fine) iS in. (2 lbs.) each . Illustrated, best pruning saw made |
$1.50 |
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Single Edge, 18 inches (2 lbs.) |
each |
1 . 10 |
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“ “ 20 “ (2 lbs.) |
1.25 |
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Double “ 18 “ (2 lbs.) |
{( |
1 • l5 |
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“ “ 20 “ (2 lbs.) |
(« |
1.30 |
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Adjustable Pole Saw (2 lbs.) |
it |
1 . 10 |
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Forest No. 10 ‘* (3 lbs.) |
it |
t-75 |
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Pruning Saw and Hook (2 lbs.) |
it |
2.25 |
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No. 5408. |
20-inch handles |
(6 lbs.) |
Our net price, each, $1 . 75 |
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No. 5406. |
24 11 |
(5 lbs.) |
1.00 |
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No. 5406. |
41 “ |
(5 lbs.) |
“ “ 1.15 |
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No. 5400. |
24 “ |
(4 lbs.) |
“ “ 2.75 |
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No. 5401. |
22 “ “ |
(4 lbs.) |
“ “ 2.35 |
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No. 5408. |
26 “ |
(6 lbs.) |
“ “ 1.75 |
Rhodes Double Cut Pruners
26, 30 or 36-inch pruners (6 lbs.) Our net price, each, $3.00 42-iricn Bush “ (8 lbs.) “ “ 4.00
Dandy Pruners
Made on honor from start to finish. Finest pruner made. Net price per pair, $2.00.
Water Barrel Trucks
A most convenient arrangement on the golf links, farm or lawn. For a well made, durable article, we consider the price very reasonable. Qur net price
W ater barrel truck only, 1 %-inch tires, wood wheels, each $13 • 50 “ “ “ “ 2% “ “ “ “ “ 14.50
Barrels fitted . . . . . . . .6-50
Boxes “ . . . . . . . . 6-00
Leaf racks fitted . . . . . . .12.00
Clinching Hose Mender and Coupling
Self fastening. Slip it in the hose and hammer down — that’s all
Our net price
Perfect Clinching Couplings, % or %-in. (5 oz.) Per set, $0.35 “ “ Hose Menders % or %-in. oz.) Each, .15
Cooper Hose Mender
The most practical and effective hose mender. No matter how bad your hose is, it can be made serviceable by this simple device. As it is made in brass only, it is indestructible.
%-inch (2 oz.) . . . Our net price, each, $0.10
% “ (3 oz.) ... “ “ .10
1 “ (6 oz.) ... “ “ .15
Garden and Lawn Hose
Rubber Hose
Prices include couplings Weights are given for 50 feet lengths Goodrich Ribbed, %-inch . (18 lbs.) Net price per ft. $0.25
“ “ % “ (12 lbs.) , “ “ “ “ .23
White Cover Braided Hose. Finest Quality North Star %-inch • (18 lbs.) Net price per ft. .20
“ “ % “ • (12 lbs.) “ “ “ “ .18
Dekagon Cover Braided Hose
Whirlpool % -inch, 5 plv (18 lbs.) Net price per ft. .16
“ % “ 5 (12 lbs.) “ “ “ “ .15
Smooth Cover Wrapped Hose.
Freshet %-inch, 5 ply (18 lbs.) Net price per ft. .12
“ % “ 5 “ (12 lbs.) “ “ “ “ .11
Smooth Cover Wrapped Hose
Cotton Hose
Solar Cotton %-inch . (12 lbs.) Net price per ft. $0 . 1 4
“ “ % “ (10 lbs.) “ “ “ “ .13
Goodrich ribbed Hose is furnished in 50-ft. pieces or any length wanted. In less than 50-ft. pieces, connlings will be additional.
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Pruning and Budding Knives
No. 190 Buck handle, large Pruning $1.50
No. 312 Buck handle, peach Pruning 1.25
No. 187 BC Buck handle, medium Pruning 1.35
Combination Budding and Pruning Knife.
2 blades. Finest quality.
Breck’s No. 21711 $1.25
By mail, add 5 cents each.
Vine Scissors
Imported.
8-inch
By mail, add 5 cents per pair.
$1.25
Flower Gatherers
Imported. Finest quality steel. 8-inch $1.50
By mail, add 5 cents per pair.
Pruning Scissors
No. 6614 7-inch. Our net price, per pair $1.26
By mail, add 6 cents per pair.
Florists’ Scissors
No. 6327 6%-incfa. Our net price, per pair $0.90
By mail, add 6 cents per pair.
Asparagus Buncher
Latest Improved. Makes bunches right size for New England use.
Our net price (7 lbs.) each $2.75
Grafting Chisel
Used by Cranberry Growers, and for all kinds of weed- ing. Especially adapted to Flower Beds, Vegetable Gar- dens, Shrubbery, etc. Forged from the best steel; prac- tically indestructible; 4-prong, 2 x 2%, 18-in. handle, solid steel.
Our net price (2 lbs.) each $0.85
Asparagus Knife
Birch handle, 15% inches. Drop forged blade.
Our net price (1 lb.) each $0.75
Garden Line Reels
Malleable iron japanned.
Our net price (4 lbs.) each $2.50
Braided Garden Lines
50 ft. Our net price (1 lb.) $0.50
100 “ “ “ (1 lb.) , 1.00
English Trowels
7 in. welded shank (1 lb.) Our net price $0.60
American Trowels
6 to 8 in. or ladies’ trowels (1 lb.) Our net price $0.15
Garden Forks, Dibbles and Weeders
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Transplanting fork, English |
(1 lb.).... |
. . . .each $1.00 |
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Transplanting fork, American |
(1 lb.) |
U |
.40 |
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Dibble |
(1 lb.) |
«< |
.45 |
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Noyes’ hand weeder |
(4 oz.) |
(S |
.25 |
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Excelsior hand weeder |
(1 lb.) |
(6 |
.15 |
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Forged steel hand weeder |
(1 lb.) |
« |
.45 |
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Haseltine’s hand weeder |
(4 oz.) |
it |
.35 |
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Lang’s hand weeder |
(4 oz.) |
(t |
.25 |
Cleveland Lawn Weeder
No more broken backs. This little device gets at the root of the evil and removes it bodily.
(3 lbs.) each $0.75
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FARMING TOOLS
Rakes
Our net price.
10 Teeth Garden each $0.80
12 Teeth Garden “ .85
14 Teeth Garden “ .90
16 Teeth Garden “ 1.00
18 Teeth Garden “ 1.10
12 Teeth Gravel “ .95
14 Teeth Gravel “ 1.00
16 Teeth Gravel “ 1.15
18 Teeth Gravel “ 1.25
Manure Hooks
4 Prong each $1.15
5 Prong “ 1.25
6 Prong “ 1.30
Manure Forks
Our net price.
4 Tine D handle (7 lbs.) each $1.35
5 Tine D handle (7 fbs.) “ 1.65
6 Tine D handle (7 lbs.) “ 2.00
Nursery Mattock
Made from the finest tool steeL Net price, including 36 in. handle (6 lbs.) $1.26
Spading Forks
4 Tine Light D handle (6 lbs.) each $1.75
4 Tine Heavy D handle (6 lbs.) “ 1.80
4 Tine Flat D handle (6 lbs.) “ 1.50
Hoes
4 Prong
5 Prong
6 Prong
Potato Hooks
each $0.90
“ 1.15
“ 1.25
Stable Hoes
10 inch
each $0.95 |
Shovels and Spades
Field, 6 to 8 in. socket, extra quality each $0.90
Field, 6 to 8 in. shank, extra quality “ .85
Post Spoons
“O. Ames” 7 ft each $2.20
“0. Ames” 8 ft “ 2.30
<1
Scuffle Hoes
6 in„ hdid.
7 in., hdid.
8 in., hdid.
9 in., hdid. 10 in., hdid.
American. .$0.90 American.. .95 American.. 1.00 American.. 1.05 American.. 1.10
6 in., hdid.
7 in., hdid.
8 in., hdid.
9 in., hdid.
10 in., hdid.
Dutch. .$1.00 Dutch.. 1.05 Dutch.. 1.10 Dutch. . 1.15 Dutch.. 1.30
Long or D handles same price.
“Columbia” (7 lbs.) each $1.90
“Our Leader” (7 lbs.) “ 1.75
“Hub Solid Steel” (6 lbs.) “ 1.35
“O. Ames” (8 lbs.) “ 1.95
Nursery Spades
O. Ames Best Make. Blade 12% x 7% x 5% tapered; strapped 8 in. higher than the ordinary spade.
Net price (8 lbs.) $2.40
Invincible Garden Cultivator
Our net price (5 lbs.)
each $1.00
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Iwan’s Post Hole Auger
Pioneer Push Carts
Breck’s Solid Brass Bull Leader
Open
Closed
Solid Brass Head. Handle cannot turn in hand. Strong- est Bull Leader made.
Breck’s Bull Leader (3 lbs.) Our net price. ... each $3.00
Diamond Extension Ladder
This is the only auger that has met with universal satisfaction under all conditions of soil. It is effective in operation, and unexcelled for easy and quick work; no suction when removed from the hole.
An operator can do three times as much work as with any other auger or digger now in use. The condition of the ground makes no difference. Whether wet or dry it simply gets there every time.
Total length of 12 and 14 inch sizes, 6 feet. All other sizes 4 feet.
Sizes inches 3 4 5 *6 *7
Our net price, each $2.35 $2.35 $2.35 $2.35 $2.50
Sizes inches *8 *9 *10 12 14
Our net price, each 2.50 2.65 3.00 8.00 10.00
Sizes marked * carried in stock.
Horse Lawn Boots
For printers, plumbers, small stores, painters and paper hangers, gardeners, grocers, street cleaners, etc., and for anyone who has small parcels to transfer from point to point, one of these carts is convenient and economic.
Net price
No. 1 37 x 20 x 8 in. Steel Wheels $11.00
No. 2 37 x 20 x 8 in. Steel Wheels 13.00
No. 3 40 x 24 x 10 in. Steel Wheels 15.00
No. 6% 40 x 24 x 10 in. Wood Wheels 15.00
No. 7 42 x 27 x 10 in. Steel Wheels 24.00
No. 15 51 x 25% x 12 in. Steel Wheels 27.00
Descriptive catalog mailed on application.
Apple Trimming Shears
Collapsible frame of galvanized wire. Heavy galvanized Iron bottom with slots making catchers adjustable to fit different sizes of mowers. Fitted with improved station- ary handle, so attached that entire handle is within the catcher. Furnished in fine quality white duck only.
Our Net Prices
No. 508 H. S. 13 in. deep. 17 in. long, 19 in. wide.
Fits 12 to 16 in. mowers (41bs.).ea. $1.60 No. 509 H. S. 13 in. deep, 17 in. long, 23 in. wide.
Fits 16 to 20 in. mowers (41bs.).ea. 1.75
The Diamond Extension Ladder is constructed in the most thorough manner and is light and very easily handled. Made of best selected timber, well ironed.
When ordering Extension Ladders add fonr feet for splice at regular price per foot.
Our net price, 20 to 33 feet per foot $0.33
Special prices on ladders over 33 feet long.
Nos. 2 and 7 have steel front wheels. No. 15 has two steel front wheels.
For Lawn or Golf work, Horse Boots are indispensable for use in connection with mower or roller. They prevent the horse sinking in damp or soft places and do not cut or tear up the turf. The following patterns are the ones
in general use:
Our Net Prices
Breck’s Golf, per set of four ( 7 lbs.) $12.00
Baker’s, per set of four (12 lbs.) 8.75
Please send diagram showing size of horse’s hoof when ordering.
“Nox-All” Grass Catcher
Best quality steel. Very useful in thinning out imper- fect fruit. Every orchardist should have a pair in his kit.
No. 7436 Mfrs. Price per doz $6,00
Our net price, per pair 50
By mail, add 5 cents per pair for postage.
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Lawn Sprinklers
Fig.
43 Pluvius, 3 arms, 11 in., ball bearing (4 lbs.)
Sunshine, exactly like Pluvius except that it
stands on legs (3 lbs.)
Putting Green, 2 arms, 48 in. high (17 lbs.).... Aetna, 3 arms, 20 in. high (9 lbs.)
46 California, 4 arms, 12 in. high (5 lbs.)
54 C. B. G. (cheap but good) (2 lbs.)
Blake, No. 1, %" hose pipe thread (1 lb.)
Blake, No. 2, %" iron pipe thread (1 lb.)
52 Garden City, 13 in. high (3 lbs.)
237 Australian, %" iron pipe thread (3 oz.)
59 Hartford, No. 6, 6 ft. high
Hartford, No. 8, 8 ft. high
61 Jones Adjustable (9 lbs.)
Rain-Drop (3 oz.)
Boston, No. 52X (10 lbs.)
64 Fountain (2 lbs.)
62 Fountain Ring, Baby (1 lb.)
47 Elgin Sprinkler (4 lbs.)
NEW LAWN
“Favorite” Cream Separators
The “Favorite” Separators are made in Stockholm, Sweden, and are especially designed for the small milk producer and for family use. Thoroughly made from the finest material. Cleaning can be easily done in a mo- ment’s time. These separators have a regulator, making very even or sharp skimming. Only 70 R. P. M. are necessary, and at this speed skim evenly and with great ease, and can be regulated so that a percentage of cream (say 15%) may be obtained. Complete Instruction Man- ual sent with each separator.
Net price
No. 1 “Favorite,” about 40 quarts per hour $20.00
No. 2 “Favorite,” about 60 quarts per hour 25.00
$1.75
1.75
6.00
2.00
2.00
.35
.35
.35
1.15
.50
1.25
1.50
3.50 .25
1.75
1.25
1.00
1.00
TYPE SPRINKLERS
Peacock Sprinkler
Lawn Mist Sprinkler
Border Mist Sprinkler
Peacock Sprinkler
Can be used singly or several sections together. Spreads 25 — 30
feet on each side of the sprinkler Price $13.75
Lawn Mist Sprinkler
For medium size lawns and gardens Price $10.85
• Border Mist Sprinkler
Will water in any direction desired Price $10.85
These Sprinklers have no moving parts — are practically indestructi- ble, and cannot get out of order.
These Sprinklers are also made in “Junior” sizes at lower prices.
Detailed circular upon request.
Complete portable Skinner System Sprinkling Lines for small gardens, cut to measure. Prices on application.
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Banner Root Cutter No. 31
Made entirely of iron and steel. A positive feed — it must cut. The roots cannot get away from the knives. It has 19 gouge-shaped steel knives, fastened from the inside with two belts to a cast-iron cone-shaped drum. They project through the round openings in the drum about three-fourths of an inch, and every time the drum turns around once, the knives hit and cut the roots 19 times. The drum is driven by gear wheels with the power in favor of the operator, so it makes an easy running Root Cutter, with good capacity. The hopper is 24 inches in diameter at the top, 1 1 inches at the bottom, and 16 inches deep. No. 31. For hand power . . Our net price, $15.00
No. 31. For engine power . . “ “ “ 17.00
ACME Pulverizing Clod Crusher Harrow and Leveler
A general purpose Harrow for the farm, the truck farm or the orchard. The man who owns an “Acme” is completely equipped for the preparation of perfect seed-beds after plowing regardless of the character of soil he has to work. Everything that a Harrow ought to do, the “Acme ” does.
It cuts, crushes, turns, smoothes and levels, all in one operation. The shape of the coulters permits trash and sod turned under by the plow to remain beneath the surface, adding a valuable fertilizer to the soil. Other Harrows tear this up and permit it to waste on the surface.
It is made entirely of steel and iron, is practically inde- structible, and such repairs as may be necessary after long use, as new coulters, may be had at a minimum cost.
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Width |
Description |
Standard |
XL |
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3 ft |
0 in. |
1 Horse |
$12.00 |
$12.85 |
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H |
4 “ |
4 “ |
1 “ |
18.00 |
19.15 |
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17 |
6 “ |
6 “ |
2 “ |
21.00 |
22-70 |
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23 |
6 “ |
6 “ |
2 “ |
24.00 |
25.70 |
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26 |
8 “ |
6 “ |
2 “ |
27.60 |
29.80 |
Steel Lawn and Land Rollers
Dietz Lamps and Lanterns
The name “Dietz” has been a lantern guarantee for three generations.
Our Steel Rollers are furnished in the following sizes, and will roll the exact widths given.
Our net price
No. 1, 2 Sect., 4 ft. 9 ins. wide with shafts, 350 lbs. . $35-00
“14,3 “ 6 ft. 0 ins. wide “ “ 550 lbs. . 47 00
“ 24, 3 “ 6 ft. 0 ins. wide “ “ 500 lbs. . 47.00
Pure Salt Bricks and Feeders
“Octo” Driving Lamp, plain (4 lbs.) . . each $3.80
“ “ “ optical (illustrated) (4 lbs.) “ 4 35
Monarch No. 0 Lantern (3 lbs.) . . . “ .85
Blizzard No. 2 “ (4 lbs.) ... “ 1.35
Pioneer Hanging Lamp No. 3 . . . “8.75
Pioneer Street Lamp No. 3 .... “ 8.25
Wizard Lanterns, Short Globe (4 lbs.) . . “ 1.35
Buckeye Dash Lamp (3 lbs.) . . . . “1.20
Salt Cakes are made of the finest table salt, free from im- purities. 'Hard as marble, lasting and economical. Horses and cattle are intelligent: they know when they require salt and how much Let your animals use their instinct. Put the salt where they can get it.
“Roto” Salt Bricks (5 lbs.)
“ “ “ Feeders (7 lbs.)
Square “ “ (5 lbs )
“ “ “ Feeders (6 lbs.)
each $0.25 “ .50
“ .25
“ .50
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No. 1 1 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Plow and Rake
Price, $14.00 A
A single and double wheel hoe Ay
in one. Straddles crops till Ay
20 inches high, then works Ay A
between. Has steel /W Ay
frames and 14-inch /W /Ay
steel wheels. Ay Ay
The greatest gk. Ay Ay
tivating / yyjyr/ ? tool in f
No. 3 Planet Jr. Hill and Drill Seeder
Price, $16.00
Holds 3 Quarts of seed. A favorite among onion growers, market gardeners and seedsmen. Sows accurately in a narrow line making wheel-hoe yA/Ay
cultiv- yymyyM
ation
easy. Jy 1 WM IWPIPli
No. 4 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and ^ Drfll Seeder, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator
jp^gs^ and Plow
Price, Complete, $17-00 ^&fe, No. 4 D (as a seeder only) $13.50
Soon
pays
family «(l
garden as Jf'%, ^ JF
well as i «IL
in the
larger “ ffl;— — ~
acreage. Sows all garden seeds (in drills or in hills), plows, opens furrows and covers them, hoes and cultivates quickly and easily. No. 4 D, Hill and Drill Seeder, same as above less the culti- vating attachments, $10.75.
No. 25 Planet Jr. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Double Wheel — X Hoe, Cultivator and Plow
Price, $20.00
A splendid combination for the fw3X~ family garden, onion grower,
ImIM jt or large gardener. It is a
% Jl A/ 'A perfect seeder, and
^ combined
No. 12 Planet Jr. Double and Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $11.00
Same as No. 11, but with- out the Rakes and one pair of Hoes.
No. 13 Double and Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $7.75
This tool is the No. 12, with 6-inch hoes only, these being the tools that are most used. Any of the attachments shown with No. 11 may be added at any time.
No. 33 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
(The No. 31 without Seeder). Price, $5.50 This combination will delight the suburbanite, the growing boy, women, younger or older, who will find it a light i running wheel hoe
that will save them m, hard work and help
'm much to
supply table with fine v tables.
No. 31 Planet Jr. Combined Drill Seeder and Single Wheel Hoe
Price, complete, $11.50 Packed weight, 30 lbs.
This new tool is of great value to gardeners who have never felt able to own either a seed drill or a
? h € wns
sow even
- /^SW- a small
packet of garden seed with great precision. Quickly changed to a splendid wheel hoe. A special machine for the small gardener.
Planet Jr. Star Pulverizer, Leveler and Weeder
adapted for preparing- theseed bed, and will be found of great I value in smoothing and fining
blade' is 13>£ inches wide. After the crops are started, it ’w may use<^ between rows as
*** PdJmpJ?- ■- a weeder or as a crust breaker.
Planet Jr. Farm and Garden Tools
Why worry along with slow out-of-date implements and meagre results? Planet Jr. tools are feu* more economical — they do 3 to 6 times the work, get bigger, better crops, and outlast several ordinary implements. FULLY GUARANTEED. You are actually losing money whenever you cultivate without them.
Send for special PLANET JR. CATALOG.
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Planet Jr. Farm and Garden Tools
Old-time farming no longer pays — these scientific tools do the work of 3 to 6 men, give bigger yield, and save their cost in a single season. Invented and made by a practical farmer and manufacturer, with half a century’s experience. Planet Jrs. are strong and lasting. Every tool fully guaranteed.
Come and let us convince you of their economy.
No. 16 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow
Price, $9.00
No. 90 Planet Jr. 12-Tooth Harrow, Cultivator and Pulverizer
Complete, $17.50 No. 90B without Pulverizer, $14.50 An invaluable tool in the market garden, truck and strawberry patches.
The highest type of Single Wheel Hoe made. Light but strong, and can be used by man, woman or boy. Will do all the cultivation in your garden in the easiest, quickest, and best way.
Has new steel wheel which prevents clogging. Its 12 chisel- shaped teeth cut out all weeds, stir and mellow the soil and leave the ground in the finest condition without throwing dirt on plants.
No, 8 Planet Jr, Horse Hoe
Price Complete, $17.50
Stronger, better made, and capable of a greater variety of work than any other culti- vator made.
No. 18 Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $5.50
This has one pair of 6-inch hoes only — the tools that are most constantly useful throughout the season. Other attach- ments can be added as needed.
No. 60 Planet Jr. Double Wheel Onion Hoe
Price, $6.50
This new tool is a departure from all previous Wheel Hoes. It is adjustable for the com- plete culture of onions, or gen- eral hoeing. W e offer a special Onion Harvester for this tool.
Non-clogging steel wheel. Depth regulator and extra long frame make it run steady.
No. 9 Planet Jr. Combined Horse Hoe and Cultivator
Price, with Steel Wheel, $15.00 Is identical with No. 8, except that it has no depth regulator, and has a plain wheel instead of a lever wheel.
Cultivates 2 rows of corn, potatoes, beans, etc., at one passage, even if rows are crooked or irregular width. In check rows and listed corn it also beats any other tool. Can be equipped with spring-trip standards, discs, sweeps, hoe steels, and fur- rowing shovels. Specially hardened cultivating steels add 50 per cent to wear.
No. 17 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $7.50
You can do more and better hoe- ing with it in one day than you can do in three days with a hand hoe. The No. 17 has an outfit sufficient for most garden work.
No. 17% Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $6.00
This tool is identical with No. 16, except in equipment. The pair of 6-inch hoes, three cultivator teeth and leaf lifter which go with it, are all the finest of their kind.
No. 19 Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe
Price, $5.50
This attractive implement is especially designed for the farmer’s garden work, though it offers to every one with either field or garden a cheap and effective tool for wheel-hoe opera- tions. It is strong, well made, and quickly ad- :ted. 4 hehandles can changed to suit- man or woman, boy or girl.
No. 72 Planet Jr. Two- Row Pivot Wheel Cultivator, Plow, Furrower and Ridger
Price, $126.50 complete with Spring Trip Standards
With Roller Bearings
$6.00
No. 72 Planet Jr. 2-row, 2-horse, Pivot- wheel Cultivator saves a man, a team, and a cultivator every day it is used.
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SPRAY
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No. 327%. Myers’ Little Giant Brass Spray Pump with agitator. Complete with hose and graduating Vermorel nozzle and malleable foot rest. (8 lbs.)
Net price ........ $6.38
No. 324. Myers’ Lever Bucket Spray Pump, with agitator, hose and graduating nozzle. (10 lbs.) Net price, 9 00
No. 329. Myers’ General Purpose Sprayer, complete as illustrated. Net price ......
16.50
No. R441. Myers’ 2-inch Duplex Cog Gear Vertical Cylinder Hand Spray Pump with pressure gauge and double discharge. Hose, nozzle, etc., additional. Net price $60. 00
No. R308. Myer’s O. K. Spray Pump with mechanical agitator, suction pipe and strainer. Hose and nozzles additional. Net price ...... 27.00
No. 310. Myers’ Perfect D. A. Barrel Spray Pump with mechanical agitator, suction pipe, and strainer.
Hose and nozzle additional. Net price . . .$19-7S
No. 313A. Myers’ Junior Spray Pump with strainer, pressure gauge, relief valve, and 6-foot suction hose, two 8-foot extensions and nozzles. Discharge hose addi- tional. Net price . . . . . . .49.50
No. 313A
PUMPS
No. 331
No. 331. Myers’ Copper Knapsack Sprayer. Com- plete as illustrated. Net price ..... $24.00 No. R335A. Myers’ Hydraulic Spray Pump complete with pressure gauge, 6-foot suction hose, two nozzles and two 8-foot pipe extensions. Hose additional.
Net price
60.00
No. 438A. Myers’ Century Spray Pump with strainer and pressure gauge, 6-foot suction hose, two nozzles and two 8-foot pipe extensions. Net price . . . .$52.50
No. 334A. Myers’ Paint and Spray Pump, complete with pressure gauge, 6-foot suction hose, two nozzles and two 8-foot pipe extensions. Hose additional. Net price, 45.00
Fig. 1317 Fig. 1564 Fig. 1201 Fig. 1290 Fig. 1019
Fig. 1317. 1564. 1291. 1290. 1019. 1470. 480. 480. 480. 480.
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Power Nozzle . . . Net price $1 . 80
Graduating Vermorel Nozzle . “ 1.20
Long Distance Nozzle . . “ 1 . 35
Hand and Power Nozzle . “ I . 13
Bordeaux Nozzle . . . “ 1 . 35
Myers’ Way Nozzle . . “ 1 50
4-ft. Pipe Extensions with Coupling “ .60
8-ft. ;i “ “ .90
8-ft. “ “ StopCock “ 1.72
8-ft. “ “ Lever “ 2.25
Hose Reducer “ -38
45-Degree Bend, in. Pipe . “ *53
Creosote Brushes, complete with Poles, 12 ft. to 18 ft.
Net price ........ $1.25
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SPRAY PUMPS
Myers’ Portable Sprayer
No. R337B Garden Sprayer Tank holds 12% gallons. Power- ful pump, 15 ft. 34 -inch hose, nozzle, two 4-ft. pipe extensions, complete ..... Our net price, 837 50
The Brandt’s “ Easy ” is the best of all hand sprayers. Capacity 1 gallon. Excellent for spraying floor oils, etc.
Brass (4 lbs.) ..... Net price, 83 . 50 Galvanized (4 lbs.) . . . . “ 2.50
Myers’ Barrel Spray Out- fit consists of an all steel Barrel Cart, attached to barrel — with the Myers No. 318B Goggear Spray Pump with one lead, 15 ft. 34 -inch hose, nozzle, mechanical agitator, complete.
Net
No. 318B Pump, as Price described . $ 21.00
Steel Cart only . 18.00 Barrel .... Price of Outfit ready for use
Myers’ No. 316B
Myers’ Barrel Spray Outfit
. . Net price, $7 . 50
46.50
Myers’ D. A. Complete Spray Outfit, No. 316B. Pump complete: 50-gallon barrel on skids, pressure gauge, one 15-ft.lead 34 -in- hose, one nozzle, one 8-ft. pipe extension, lever shut- off and mechanical agitator double-acting pump. W ell adapted for spraying potatoes.
Our net price . 860.00
Breck’s Force Pump
Brook’s Pump
“ Modoc ” Pump
Breck’s Brass Hand Force and Spray Pump. Our own design, adapted to all purposes and Spraying. Complete with spray and solid stream nozzles. (8 lbs.)
Our net price ...... each, $5.50
Brook’s Brass Hand Pump. A low priced all Brass Pump invaluable for the poultry man and for whitewashing. (8 lbs.) Our net price ...... each, 82.00
The “ Modoc” Hand Pump will throw a straight stream or a fine spray with the same nozzle. (8 lbs.)
Our net price ....... $4-5°
The Brandt Perfection Sprayer is the best compressed air sprayer made. This sprayer will handle whitewash, % water paints, Bordeaux mixtures, etc., perfectly, and is tested with 50 pounds pressure before leaving the factory.
Perfection Galvan- ized Sprayer (12 lbs.) Our net price . . $6.75
) Perfection Brass
Sprayer. (12 lbs.) Our net price, $ 10. 00
Perfection Compressed Air Sprayer
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SPRAY PUMPS
Brown’s Auto Spray
Brown’s Auto Spray is recommended for trees and vines, shrubs, greenhouses, poultry-houses, hospitals and stables for disinfectants ; for sheep and cattle dip and cattle fly oils.
No. IB Brass Tank . (12 lbs.) . Our net price $10.00
No. ID Galvanized Tank (12 lbs.) . “ 6.75
Brass Extension Pipes (2 lbs.) each, $0.60 Brass Strainer (1 lb.) each, 1.00
Lowell Continuous Sprayer
A new combination atomizer and compressed air sprayer that sprays continuously in any direction ; ball valves. (3 lbs.) Net price ..... $0.75
Breck’s Acme Sprayer
For spraying cattle, horses, disinfectants. Very handy for house, stable, etc.
Acme, tin 1 qt. (2 lbs.)
“ brass 1 qt. (2 lbs.)
Little Wonder, 1 pt. (2 lbs.)
Midget, ya pt. (1 lb.)
Net price, each, $0.50
1.25
.45
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Sun Dials
Iron Age Barrel Sprayer is just what the man with the small orchard or garden has been looking for.
A hand sprayer that is easy to operate, convenient to get at in all its parts, is stable on its foundation, is so mounted that it can be placed on any conveyance and moved at will, has a fine outside pump with high pressure and is durable.
Our net price, as shown above . $30.00
No. 1582. Myers’ Three-Row Potato Sprayer (not illustrated) to be used with any of the Myers’ Barrel Pumps.
Our net price .... $27.00
Meat Press
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No Garden complete without a Bronze Sun Dial. Extremely interesting as well as ornamental.
Net Price.
No. 910 Size 10-inch diameter (6 lbs.) Each $5.00
No. 907 Size 10(4 “ (7 lbs.) “ 6-00
No. 879 Size 11 “ (8 lbs.) “ 7.50
No. 907A Size 11(4 “ (9 lbs.) “ 10.00
No. 921A Size 12(4 “ (10 lbs.) “ 12.00
No. 921 Size 14(4 “ (15 lbs.) “ 18-00
Fruit Press
No. 34. Family (15 lbs.) . . Net price, each $ 5.00
No. 46. Family (40 lbs.) . “ “ “ 25.00
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Breck’s Improved Swing Stanchion
This Stanchion gives as perfect freedom to cattle as it is possible to have and have them fastened at all. The cattle when standing can lap themselves as when loose, and when lying down they can rest the head upon the body as when in pasture.
Thousands are in use. Every dairyman who has used them approves them and adopts them exclusively.
Our net price, each, $i .75
Buckley’s Patent Watering Device
The above illustration shows the general application of this system, but a brief description will be necessary to demonstrate its importance, usefulness and simplicity. On application we will mail descriptive catalog with testimonials, etc.
No. 2 Stanchion Basin, with Valve (18 lbs.)
Our net price, each, $2.75
You will find it a pleasure to weed your lawn with the Simplex Automatic Weed Puller. “ It pulls 'em out by the roots, they can’t come back.” It’s guaranteed. (4 lbs.)
Our net price, each, $1.00
Clipping and Shearing Machines
If properly stabled, well fed, carefully groomed, and clipped in season, a horse will continue in good health and appearance. His value will not impair and he will do good work. Whether you own but 5 sheep or 5000, you cannot afford to overlook the merits of the sheep shearing machines. Machine shorn wool brings the highest price because the machine gets the wool that is next to the skin and that is the best wool of the whole fleece. Hand shears always leave this wool on.
No. 1 Stewart Horse Clipping Machines. Our net price, $8.75 Sheep Shearing attachment for No. 1 “ “
No. 2 Chicago Horse Clipping Machine “ “
No. 8 Stewart Sheep Shearing Machines “ “
Horse Clipping Attachment (fits any Hand Power Sheep Shearing Machine) “ “
No. 1 1 Stewart Knife Grinder (can be used
on No. 1 and No. 8 Machines) “ “
7-75 “ 13 -o° “ 1 1 .00
6.00
4.50
Superior Sanitary Churn
The Superior Sanitary Churn is made with the idea of fur- nishing the butter maker with a churn that will not absorb any moisture whatever, making it absolutely sanitary. It is very easy to wash and dry, there being no reason for placing it out in the sun to dry, or in the basement to keep it from leaking. It costs more than the ordinary churn and is worth more. The difference in price is nothing when you consider the difference in quality. The labor saved each year, the satisfaction of knowing there is nothing about your churn that will taint the butter, and that your churn will be just as sweet after use as when new. Power attachments can be furnished for the sanitary churns. Circular and prices mailed on application.
8 gallon size, complete
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Our net price, each, $10.50 “ “ “ 11.25
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Miller's Harness Preparations
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HARNESS OIL
No. I, pints ( 2 lbs.) “ 2, quarts ( 3 “ )
“ 4,gallons(n “ )
Our net price, each, fo.35
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HARNESS DRESSING
Pints ( 2 lbs.) . . Our net price, each, $0.30
Quarts ( 3 “ ) • • “ “ “ -55
Half Gallons ( 6 “ ) . . “ “ “ 1.00
Gallons (11 “ ) . • “ “ “ 1 • 7 5
HARNESS COMPOSITION SOAP
Small boxes (2 lbs.) . . . Our net price, each, ;
Medium “ (3 “ ) .
Large " (6 “ ) .
Churns
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No. o. Cylinder Chums, 1 % gal. ( 8 lbs.) Our net price, ;
!3-25
3- 5« 4.25
4- 75
No. 1. Stoddard Bbl. Churns, 10 gal.
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Our net price,$i3 . 50 “ “ 14-25
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No. 3. Blanchard Churns,
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Our net price,
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10.50
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Butter Carriers
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No. 6 ya, capacity 12 lbs.
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16 “ . . “ “ 2.65
24 “ “ “ 3.00
32 “ “ “ 3-40
40 “ . “ “ 3-75
48 “ . . “ “ 4-5©
“Junior” Carriers will be fitted with galvanized iron ice boxes to fit in end of carrier, and bottom trays 4% inches shorter than above, for 75 cts. net each extra.
All carriers neatly stencilled with name of creamery or dairy without extra charge, when ordered in lots of six or more.
Butter Workers
No.
Reid’s Butter Worker
Our net price,
59.00
7.20
6.50
5.40
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Clothes Washers
De Laval Cream Separators
De Laval Cream Separators are guaranteed to be as repre- sented and to fulfil all the claims made for them, being sold sub- ject to the guarantee of their unqualified superiority in every material feature of separator practicability.
Prices range from $50.00 to $200.00, according to capacity.
Descriptive catalogues, prices, etc., mailed on application.
Game Traps
Light and Durable. Prices include Chains.
Equal in strength to traps of same size having external springs.
Kangaroo Rat or Gopher Trap No. o. (x lb.) . . . Our net price, each $0.20
Kangaroo Muskrat Trap
No. 1. (1 lb.) . . . Our net price, each $0.25
Kangaroo Mink Trap
No. 1%. (2 lbs.) . . . Our net price, each $0.35
Kangaroo Fox, Skunk or Coon Trap No. 2. (2 lbs.) . „ . Our net price, each $0.50
Peerless Water Motor Washer.
No. 30. .... Our net price, each $16.00
Miracle Washer. Can furnish with pulley for power.
No. 22. . • . . Our net price, each $11.50
Combination Washer. A combined washing and wringing machine for gasoline engine power.
No. 25. .... Our net price, each $30.00
Electric Washer. Comes all ready for use. Simply attach plug to electric light socket. Can be used with hand lever if necessary.
No. 26. . . . . Our net price, each $75.00
The “Pull Easy” Garden Cultivator
Adjustable From
This Garden Cultivator is absolutely new. What is more, it is “the handiest little Garden Tool that ever sunk its teeth into Mother Earth.” If you are among the army of early risers who faithfully tend a little patch of green things in the back yard — if you own a small farm, or till the soil in a few outlying acres of “truck” vou will find this Adjustable Cultivator a valuable aid in doing your work swiftly and thoroughly.
Pull Easy Hand Cultivator (10 lbs.) Our net price, ea h fi 50
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Stable Fittings
Scales
Fig. 182A Fig. 180A Fig. 210A Fig. 247 A Fig. 197A Fig. 188A
Fig. 245A Fig. 254A Fig. 262A Fig. 198A Fig. 276A Fig. 225A
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Wrought Iron Hay Rack each $2.75
Corner Rack “ 4.40
Gutter . . . per ft. 1.40
Half Circle Water Trough each 10.50
Slow Feed Manger “ 3.30
Corner Manger, 15% x 15% “ 2.80
Corner Manger, 17 x 17 “ 2.90
Side Wall Trough “ 5.85
Harness Hook (10 lbs.) “ .80
Whip Rack ( 2 lbs.) “ .85
Salt Dish ( 7 lbs.) “ 1.10
Soap Dish ( 2 lbs.) “ .50
Cess Pool, 6x6 “ 1.15
Cess Pool, 9x9 “ 1.30
Cess Pool, 12 x 12 “ 1.90
Vault Cover and Frame (18 in.).... “ 5.90
Vault Cover and Frame (20 in.).... “ 7.50
Vault Cover and Frame (30 in.).... “ 16.00
Complete Catalog of Stable Fittings mailed on appli- cation.
This illustration shows the new Cyclo Ball Bearing Swivel Wheel Portable Scale which is constructed with two swivel or castor wheels at the front. This novel construction enables the operator to move the scale in any direction.
Platform Scales
No. 87 Cyclo, Single Beam 600 lbs. Net price $26.00
No. 87 Cyclo, Double Beam.... 600 lbs. “ 29.00
Union Platform Scales
No. 1920 244 lbs. Net price $12.00
Forschner Folding Scales
Net
price
No. 4520 20 lbs. x 1 oz. without Glass (4 lbs.).... $4.00 No. 5520 20 lbs. x 1 oz. with Glass (4 lbs.) .... 4.50
Weather Vanes
Our vanes are made entirely of copper, gilded with 23-karat gold leaf. They will not corrode or discolor, but remain bright and clean for many years. The price of each vane includes Wrought Iron Spire, Cardinal Points, Letters and Two Balls. Ask for Weather Vane Catalog— contains illustrations of more than seventy-five designs. Mailed free.
Milk Scales
No. 68 M. D. 30 lbs. x 1/10 lb. ..(5 lbs.) Net price $3.25
Family Scales
No. 200S Steel Top (5 lbs.) Net price
No. 203S Tile Top (5 lbs.)
No. 202S Steel Top, Tin Scoop.. (6 lbs.)
No. 204S Steel Top, Br. Scoop.. (6 lbs.)
$2.10
2.60
2.50
2.70
Myers Brass Cylinder House Pump
These Pumps have 3-inch brass cylinders, glass valve seats. Fitted for 1%-inch pipe, either lead or iron. No
solder necessary. Goggear reversible handles.
Net price
Fig. 1463 No. R245 Myers House Lift Pump $8.25
Fig. 1384 No. R251 Myers House Force and Lift
Pump 12.00
Fig. 1366 No. R220 Myers Pitcher Pump 7.50
Fig. 911 Cock Spouts fitted on No. R251 1.50
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Porter Sanitary Barn Equipment
The cleanliness, con venience, and comfort of Porter Equip- ment will swell your dairy dividends. The better care you give your cows, the better they will pay you. Stable them in light, clean, comfortable, sanitary quarters and they’ll require less feed, keep freer from disease, produce more milk, with a higher percentage of butter fat, and your milk and butter will bring top notch prices. These are facts proved over and over again in the experience of successful dairymen who are using Porter Litter Carriers, Feed Carriers, Stalls and Stanchions. Porter Equipment in your barn will mean a big boost for extra profits, for it’s built with practical common-sense understanding of the care the Dairy Cow needs for best results. It keeps the stalls clean, prevents waste of feed and manure — gives your cows the best chance to show what they can earn for you.
Descriptive Catalogues and Price Lists mailed on application
Breck’s Couch Hammock
The “Sam-O-Set” is undoubtedly the most comfortable and durable couch hammock made (see cut). All the undesirable features of the ordinary hammock eliminated. Frame, steel tubing and angle steel. Bottom, diamond fabric. Mattress, 4-inch box, soft top and bottom covered with duck, tufted. Hammock, 1 2-oz. khaki duck. Magazine pocket in end. Luxury adjustable back. Ropes and hooks for hanging.
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I. X. L. Galvanized Steel Chain Pump
There has never been a better device for raising water from the well than the old-fashioned chain pump with rubber buckets. The galvanized tubing does not make the water taste, it cannot rust, and will not rot or accumulate filth. This pump is anti- freezing and can be used in wells that are fifty feet deep or under successfully, giving sixteen gallons of water per minute.
I. X. L. Curbs comp. ..... each $6.00
Galvanized Tubing ..... per ft., .15
“ Couplings . . . . . “ .30
I. X. L. Rubber Buckets (3 oz.) . . . each .10
Galvanized Pump Chain (1 lb.) . . . per ft., .06
Field, Garden, Golf and Lawn Rollers
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golf and lawn $58.00 |
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Whiifletrees and neck yoke extra per set $ 6.00 Prices included seats. Descriptive catalogue on application. Special sizes up to 10,000 lbs. furnished promptly.
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Self-Setting Mole Trap
Rainfall Sprinkler
Simplest, safest and surest mole trap made; all steel, heavily tinned. Our net price, each (4 lbs.) . . . $1.00
Everwear Lawn Sweeper
The Rainfall Sprinkler meets the demand for a watering device that will cover large areas, at the same time distribute water evenly and eliminate clogging. Nothing better. Try it. Our net price, each (3 lbs.) ..... $2.00
Erado Weed Killer
Try Erado. It is guaranteed. If it is not entirely satisfac- tory you can return this implement for the full purchase price. Erado, solid brass (6 lbs.) . • Net price, each, $1 ■ 75
Non-Clog Jr. Nozzle
Straight or 450 angle. Our net price, each (1 lb.) . $0.75
For sweeping lawns, walks, golf grounds, etc.
24 inch . . . . Our net price, each, $14.00
28 “ “ “ “ 15.00
28 “ Special for golf greens . “ “ “ 18.00
Don’t think you don’t have waste paper enough to make a baler pay. There is not a grocery, dry goods, hardware, clothing or practically any retail or wholesale store that does not average twenty-five pounds per day, and when you commence to bale it you will quickjy realize this..
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3
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200 to |
300 lbs. |
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Price $28.00 35.00 50 00
Auto Spray No. 37, Continuous Atomizer
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Angle Spray
Syphon Tu&0 Removable
Straight
Spray
Filler
Opening
removed without taking out screuJS
1 landles all solutions, insecticides and disinfectants ; capacity, quart. No. 37, all tin, 2 nozzles (2 lbs.) ; net price, each,$i .00
Auto Spray No. 5
The Auto Spray No. 5 is a double action continuous stream pump, making it an ideal, all purpose, land sprayer.
Auto Spray No. 5 Pump . . . Our net price, $5 .00
Extensions ..... “ “ -6o
Galvanized Knapsack ... “ “ 3 00
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All Iron Park Hose Reels
Mehler Practical Garden Tools
These are the invention of a practical amateur gardener, who has spent much time and labor in perfecting them. Each tool is fitted for particular work and performs the same to perfection. Handy Gardener (3 lbs.) Net price,
“ Hoe, (5 lbs.) “ “ . .
“ Edger, (5 lbs ) “ “
“ Scraper, (8 lbs.) “ “
% 1.25 1 25 1.25 1.25
Park and Lawn Settees
Boston Park Settee. This style of settee is being adopted by all large cities, it being especially adapted to use in parks and public grounds.
Mfrs. price, each . $10.00 Our net price . $9.00
Extra Heavy Lawn Settee. The extra heavy lawn settee has a heavy iron frame, the ends being bolted together with iron rod. Seat and backs are made from best quality stock.
48 in. long . . Mfrs. price, per doz., $96.00
Our net price, each . $7.00
Folding Lawn Settee. Our folding lawn settees are made from hardwood. Painted vermilion.
Our net price- each . . . $1.25
Scythes
Breck’s “Victor,” Warrented (5 lbs.) Our net price, each High Grade, Solid Steel (5 lbs.) “ “ “ “
Sibley Clipper (5 lbs.) “ “ “ “
Heavy Bush (5 lbs.)
Weed or Bramble (5 lbs.)
Hay Rakes and Scythe Snaths at lowest prices
Hall Dandelion Puller
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30 |
21 |
100 |
$4.00 |
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20 |
24 |
150 |
4.65 |
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21 |
28 |
200 |
8.80 |
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31 |
34 |
500 |
12.30 |
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90 |
34 |
500 |
14.00 |
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19.95 |
To kill dandelions you must destroy the root. Cutting them off is a waste of time and energy. They are bound to grow again — chemicals disfigure the lawn. The easiest and most effective way is to keep the dandelions down and out. Use a Hall Dandelion Puller. Patented clog-proof claw gets the root without tearing up the lawn. Kills dandelions once and for all — the only weeder that does not leave the lawn looking worse than it did with the weeds. Long handle eliminates need of getting down on hands and knees. Polished steel blade. Lasts a lifetime. Guaranteed to kill dandelions or money re- funded.
Net price (2 lbs.) . . . each $0.50
Water or Sand Ballast Rollers
The “Water Ballast Lawn and Garden Roller” idea is a brand new one and by the introduction of this type of tool, the old style, clumsy, iron and steel weighted machines are rele- gated to oblivion. The “A‘ny weight” system is one particularly pleasing to the user, as but a moment’s time is required to obtain any weight from 115 pounds to one-half ton, suitable to condition of ground or strength of operator. To weight the machine, turn on end, remove pipe plug by unscrewing, insert garden hose, or, if necessary, use pail and funnel, fill the drum to any desired weight, screw in the threaded plug and your machine is ready for business.
Furnished complete with wrought iron handles and counter-
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1824 |
18x23 L' |
95 |
312 |
478 |
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1830 |
18x31 14 |
110 |
402 |
625 |
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1.35 |
2424 |
24x23 % |
115 |
480 |
75!) |
23.00 |
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1.30 |
2430 |
24x31 % |
132 |
624 |
1000 |
26.00 |
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2456 |
24x56 |
313 |
1153 |
1793 |
62.00 |
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2472 |
24x72 |
364 |
1440 |
2262 |
67.00 |
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(Corporation)
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Mounted Grindstones
Colonial Cow or Team Bells
NOVA SCOTIA
Only the most carefully selected Bay de Chaleur stones are used. Best quality hardwood frames.
Our Net Prices :
20-in. $10.65, 22-in. $11.75, 24-in. $1 1.90, 26- in. $12.50, 28-in. 3°-in- $13-75. 32-in- $15-°°. 34-in. $16.25, 36-in. $17.50
WESTERN
Best quality Western stones. Strong, durable frames.
each,
Can you imagine a prettier rural scene than the sight of a herd of cows as they come trooping home from the pasture at the close of a summer’s day, with the favorite heifer, the pride of the herd, leading? Don’t you think she deserves to be adorned with a bell, one worthy the name?
No. 22, 4 inch diameter (2 lbs.) Our net price . each, $1 . 25
32> 434'
42, 5 '
(3 “ ) (4 “ )
■55
Bull Rings
Samson No. 1 “ No. 2 “ No. 3 Sterling (Bi Pedal) Empire (for power)
57 .00 6.75 6.50
10.50
20.00
Monarch Steel Stump Puller
The most complete and most successful, most powerful and thoroughly up-to-date line of Steel Stump Pullers ever offered tc the public. More Monarch Steel and Iron Stump Pullers are now at work and sold every year than all the rest combined. Descriptive circulars, prices, etc., 011 application.
Ruberoid Roofing
RUBEROID
TRADEMARK REGISTERED
Ruberoid Roofing has been the standard prepared roofing for twenty years.
Ruberoid Roofing is ready to apply when sold. With each roll we supply sufficient nails, tin caps and cement for laying. No experience is required to apply it.
Outlasts tin, iron or shingles. Lives indefinitely with but ordinary care. Use Ruberine Paint — Ask for Prices.
Our Net Price
s ply, per sq. or 100 sq. ft.; weight, i ply 26 lbs. per sq. . per sq. $2.25
1 " " “ 100 “ " 1 ’• 33 “ " . “ 2.75
2 100 " " 2 “ 44 " " . “ 3.75
3 " " “ 100 “ “ 3 “ 54 " “ . “ 4.50
Circulars and samples mailed on application.
Copper, 2 in., best quality (1 lb.)
“ 1% in., “ (1 “ )
“ 3 “ “ (1 “) •
Bronze Metal, 3% in., extra heavy (1 lb.)
each, $0.35 “ .40
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“ i-75
Veterinary Supplies
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Bull Punch .... |
each, $1.50 |
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Yale Milk Fever Outfit . |
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Dose Syringe |
“ 2.00 |
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Veterinary Thermometer |
“ 1.50 |
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7035 |
Boston Teat Lance |
“ i-75 |
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7025 |
Self Retaining Milk Tube |
“ .25 |
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7020 |
Plain Milk Tube . |
“ .20 |
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703O |
Teat Dilators or Plugs . |
“ 25 |
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707O |
Plain Teat Slitter . |
“ 1.25 |
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7065 |
Three Ring Teat Slitter |
“ 2.00 |
Sent by mail, postage paid, on receipt of price.
Rice’s Calf Weaner
For preventing calves and cows sucking themselves or each other. The only weaner made giving freedom to the animal. No. 1 for calves (3 oz.) ..... each, $0.30 “ 2, 1 to 2 years (1 lb.) . . . . . “ -5°
“ 3, for full grown ( 1 lb.) . . . • “ 75
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
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Brighton
Pioneer
Clothes Wringers
Wood Frame
No. 770 ( 19 lbs.)
“ 771 (19 “ )
“ 77°B (19 “ )
“ 630B (19 “ )
Iron Frame
No. 22 (16 lbs.)
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3 years |
$5.00 |
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5 50 |
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3 “ |
7-50 |
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6.50 |
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14-25 |
Breck’s Private Express Egg Case
No more broken or exchanged eggs. Made of %-inch stock, heavy japanned iron corners, with brass lock and two keys.
6 dozen (12 lbs.) . . . Our net price, each, $3 . 25
9 “ (T5 “ ) • • “ “ “ 3-5°
15 “ (19 “ ) • • • “ “ “ 3-75
EXTRA FILLINGS. Net Price Per Set.
6 doz. (3 lbs.) I 5 cts.; 9 doz. (4 lbs.) I 5 cts.; 1 5 doz. (5 lbs.) 20 cts.
Breck’s Egg Carrier
The Breck’s Egg Carrier is made of pine, light and durable, locked corners, handsomely painted, japanned iron drop handle, brass hook and pasteboard cartons.
3 dozen ( 3 lbs.)
5 “ ( 4 “ )
8 “ ( 5 “ )
10 “ ( 8 “ )
12 “ (10 “ )
Our net price, each, $0.75
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EXTRA FILLINGS. Net Price Per Set.
3 doz. (1 lb.) 6 cts.; 5 doz. (2 lbs.) 9 cts.; 8 doz. (2 lbs.) 12 cts.; 10 doz. (3 lbs.) 18 cts.; 12 doz. (3 lbs.) 18 cts.
Economy Jar
For preserving fruit, vegetables, meats, fish, game, etc. No rubber rings, sure seal, air tight, cannot leak. Stays sealed for years.
Pints ....... .Per doz., $1
Quarts .
Y gallons Extra caps Extra springs
Jars in dozen lots, price on application.
30 1.50 1. .85 ■ 35 •!5
Universal Bread Maker
No 4. 4 loaves (10 lbs.) ...... $2.50
“ 8. 8 “ (12 “ ) . . . . . . 3.50
Breck’s Outside Clothes Dryers
(See illustration)
Bay State Outside Clothes Dryer
Bay State Cedar Post, Arms 8 to 10 feet long. Painted green, each, $8.00
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(Corporation)
165
Meat Juice Press
Thompson Grass Seeder
No. iC Infant ( 3 lbs.)
“ 2C Family ( 3 lbs.)
“ 2B “ ( 8 lbs.)
“ 3B “ (10 lbs.)
Net price, each, $1.00
“ “ “ i-5°
“ “ “ 2.00
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White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer
This seeder is arranged to sow all chaffy seeds such as red top, orchard grass and blue grass, and all seeds like timothy, hungarian and clover, in any quantity from 6 to 40 quarts to the acre, mixed or separate. The hopper being carried close to the ground, the sowing is not affected by the wind.
No. 5 Seeder, complete, with 14-ft. hopper. Our net
price, each . . . . . . . $9.00
No. 4 Grain Hopper only, to use instead of regular
Hopper. Our net price, each .... 5.00
There is no feature of merit in any freezer made that has not been embodied in the “ White Mountain.”
Our Net Price List:
Capacity 2-Qt. 3-Qt- 4-Qt. 6-Qt. 8-Qt. 10-Qt. 12-Qt.
Price . $4.05 $4.80 $5.65 $7.15 9.25 $11.80 $15.00
(14 lbs.) (15 lbs.) (19 lbs.) (28 lbs.) (30 lbs.) (33 lbs.)
The Cahoon Broadcast Seed Sower
For sowing Grass Seed and all kinds of Grain from 4 to 8 acres per hour. At common walking gait will throw wheat 40 feet.
The acknowledged superiority of these machines has placed them in the front rank of labor-saving agricul- tural implements. A saving of four-fifths of effected by their use, and a person entirely unused to sowing by hand can use this ma- chine with perfect success. They are warranted to give perfect satisfaction and to save their cost in less time than any other farm implement, and with ordinary care will last many years. Our net price, each (8 lbs.) . . • • • $3-5°
Masters Rapid Plant Setter
the labor and one-third of the seed is
Enterprise Meat Choppers
All Enterprise Choppers thoroughly tinned
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Descriptive catalogue of Enterprise goods mailed on application.
Here it is. The tool that truck growers have wanted for years.
The MASTERS RAPID PLANT SETTER is the ideal tool for transplant ing Cabbage, Tobac- co, Sweet Potato,
Cauliflower, To- mato, Straw- berry, and all similar plants.
Each plant is put into the ground just the right depth, set, watered and cov- ered in one operation. NO STOOPING AND NO LAME BACKS. Saves labor, does perfect work and more than three times as fast as can be done by hand. Will set plants in dryest weather and get a perfect stand. Thousands in use. No up to date Grower can afford to be without one. Satisfaction guar- anteed or your money back. Price, $7.00 delivered to you.
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
DORSETT’S
RUSTIC BIRO HOUSES
Dorsett’s bird houses are a quality product, both in workmanship and selection of material. They are made from New Jersey swamp cedar, and are the proper size to meet the requirements of the birds mentioned, as these houses have all been tried out, and the manufacturer has had many years experience with birds that inhabit houses.
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1 .25 |
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MARTIN HOUSES
No. 5. 6 Room . Price, each, $5 .00
“ 6. 10 “ . “ 8.00
“ 7. 14 “ . “ 10.50
BEREEPSCH BIRD HOUSES
The Berlepsch houses are made of such woods as Hemlock, Oak, Ash, Bass Wood, Black Cherry, White Birch, and Yellow Birch, each with the natural bark adhering. Each house has attached to it at the back a hardwood batten, by which it may be fastened to the trunk of a tree, post, or side of a building. No pains are spared to make each individual bird home a perfect specimen of the type; the cavity in the log is practically a facsimile of the natural burrow of a bird, widening out as it descends and curving in again to a rounded point at the bottom.
Size No. 1. For House Wrens
“ 2. For Nuthatches, Chicadees, etc.
“ 3. For Bluebirds, Downy Woodpeckers, etc
“ 4. For Flickers, Screech Ovtls etc.
“ 5. For Pileated Woodpeckers, etc.
“ 6. For Wood Ducks, Barn Owls, etc.
Audubon Food House, complete with pole Weathercock Food House, complete with pole
Price, each,
$1.10 1 .20 i-35
1.50
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2 . 50 10.00
8.00
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(Corporation)
167
United States Poultry Fence
Cyclone Sanitary Yard Fencing
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Style “F” Fabric is without question the neatest, strongest and most pleasing design yet conceived for ornamental fencing. It will not rot nor burn and being heavily galvanized requires no paint. Note also the sharp corrugation at the bottom of each picket — this effectually prevents the lower cable from being displaced. At the top, pickets of No. 9 wire are spaced 2% inches apart, and woven into a double cable, giving extra strength where the greatest wear comes; an extra picket of the same size interwoven in the lower half, gives a spacing of but 1% inches at the bottom, making it perfectly chicken proof.
Style “F” Fence
36-inch. Style “ F ” Fabric (illustrated) . Per foot $0.20 42 “ “ “ “ ... “ .22
48 “ “ “ “ ... “ .25
3-fOot Ornamental Gate to match . . 4-3°
Pickets 1 % in. apart at bottom.
The United States Poultry Fence is galvanized after weaving and will not rust as Fencing galvanized before weaving.
The United States Poultry Fence has proven best by test. It has long since established its superiority over other makes, and is in a class by itself. It is built to withstand use and abuse and is guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The United States Poultry Fence is strictly a “No-Sag” poultry fence, as the combination of line and mesh wires, closely woven, prevents any lengthening or narrowing between posts. These features place it a long stride beyond the Hex Mesh Netting, which never fails to narrow arid lengthen if you attempt to stretch it to a tension required to prevent sagging.
Our Net Price Per Bale.
No. 19. Wire Poultry Fence, 2-inch Mesh
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12 in. high, per bale |
52.48 |
42 in. high, per bale |
$7.22 |
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18 “ |
3-56 |
48 “ |
8.25 |
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24 “ |
4.54 |
54 |
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5-42 |
60 “ “ |
10.32 |
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36 “ |
6.19 |
72 |
12.38 |
No. 19. Wire Chicken Fence, 1-inch Mesh
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12 in. |
high, per bale 54-95 |
42 |
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per bale 5i4-44 |
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16.50 |
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24-75 |
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52-48 |
53-56 |
54-54 |
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6.30 |
9.06 |
11.55 |
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“ 2-in. “ “ |
2 . 14 |
3.08 |
3-92 |
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4-95 |
7.12 |
9.08 |
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30 in. |
36 in. |
42 in. |
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'5.42 |
6.19 |
7.22 |
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“ i-in. “ “ |
13-79 |
15-75 |
18.38 |
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“ 2-in. “ “ |
4.68 |
5-35 |
6.24 |
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10.83 |
12.38 |
14.44 |
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48 in. |
60 in. |
72 in. |
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8.25 |
10.32 |
12.38 |
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“ i-in. “ “ |
21.00 |
26.25 |
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7-13 |
8.91 |
10.69 |
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16.50 |
20.63 |
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Wire Fencing |
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Best Quality Galvanized Steel Wire.
Cyclone Flower Bed Border
Fits any shape or size of flower bed. Bottoms are left straight to project in the ground. Taken up in the winter and used from year to year.
16 inches high Per ft. $0.10 22 inches high Per ft. $0.12
Cyclone Single Trellis
Just the thing for climbing vines and flowers. Cut to any length ; suitable for any porch or yard.
18 inches wide Per ft. $0. 7% 24 inches wide Per ft. $0.09
Cyclone Tree Guards
72 inches high x 9 inches in diameter . . Each $1 .50
Descriptive Catalogues mailed on application.
Breck’s Water Glass
Fresh Eggs in Winter at Summer Prices.
Of the various methods devised for preserving fresh eggs, only two have proved successful, viz. : Cold storage with a tem- perature of 34, or the Water Glass Method, the latter being the only practical one for family use.
Water Glass is recommended by the U. S. Department of Agriculture as being one of the best preservatives, having no chemical action whatever. It simply seals the pores of the shells, keeping the contents of the egg in the same condition as when put into the solution.
If directions are followed, fresh eggs will keep perfectly for a year or longer. Use only Fresh Eggs.
Directions. — Use only clean, watertight glass or earthen receptacles, stone earthenware being preferable. To one quart Water Glass, add enough water to make ten quarts of solution Stir or mix thoroughly. Dip each egg in this solution and pack in receptacle, small ends down. Cover eggs with solution to the depth of about two inches. Cover and set away in a cool cellar, out of the sunlight. Discard any eggs that float. If evaporation takes place, add water, but do not disturb or stir the fluid. A five-gallon stone jar with cover would hold fifteen dozen eggs, requiring one-half a gallon diluted, as above, to cover same. Do not use metal receptacles.
Our Net Price Per gallon $0.75
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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS
(Corporation)
WHEELBARROWS
Breck’s “Eureka” Garden Barrows
8 -Spoke Iron Hub Wood Wheel Steel Axles
No. 3 Small “Boys’ Size” . . . Net price, $5 50
“ 4 Medium “Garden Size” . “ “ (j.00
“ 5 Large “Farm Size” . . . “ “ 6.50
Lawn or Stable Barrow
Very large, for Leaves, Manure, etc. . Net Price, $12. 00
Two- Wheel Barrows
Handy for, Ensilage, etc. . . . Net Price, $15.00
Canal or Dump Barrows
Wood Tray, Steel Wheel . . . Net Price. $4.00
“ Wood “ . . . “ “ 4.00
Steel “ Steel “ ... “ “ 7-50
Cement or Dirt Barrows
Steel Tray (capacity 4 cu. ft.) . . Net Price, $10. 00
Steel Coal Barrows
No. 6 Capacity 225 lbs. Coal . . Net Price, $22.50
“ 7 “ 300 “ “ . “ “ 27-00
“ 8 “ 450 “ “ . . “ “ 30.00
Page Woven Wire Fence
The points of superiority in the Page Woven Wire Fence ! are : stronger, springier wire ; extra heavy galvanizing ; and the
most practical construction.
Our Net Price Per Rod
8 Bar 26-inch L Hog ...... $0.74
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6.
9 Bar 33-inch L Hog ...... .83
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6.
9 Bar 42-inch L Sheep . . . . . . .87
Spacing : 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8.
10 Bar 36-inch L Division ..... .91
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6.
8 Bar 45-inch R Dairy .... . 1.00
Spacing : 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8.
9 Bar 49-inch R Dairy loop top .... 1.10
Spacing : 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8.
11 Bar 48-inch R Lawn loop top .... 1.25
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8.
10 Bar 52-inch L Stock loop top .... .98
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8.
12 Bar 58-inch R Standard Farm loop top . . 1.38
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8.
13 Bar 58-inch R Heavy Farm loop top . . . 1.44
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8.
Our Net Price Per Rod
16 Bar 48-inch I Garden loop top .... $1.56
Spacing : 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6.
20 Bar 58-inch I Lawn loop top . . . . 190
Spacing : 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6.
22 Bar 72-inch I Paddock ..... 2.25
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5,6,6.
25 Bar 88-inch I Park . . . . . . 2.75
Spacing : 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4,
4, 5, 5, 5, 5,
17 Bar 36-inch F Poultry ..... 1.00
Spacing: IK, 1%, IK- IK- 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3,3, 3,3.
20 Bar 48-inch F Poultry ..... 1.18
Spacing: 1%, 1 K> 1 K A'A > 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2,3, 3, 3, 3, 3,3, 4, 4.4.
22 Bar 58-inch F Poultry ..... 1.30
Spacing: IK, 1%, IK- IK- 2,2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3,3,
3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5.
24 Bar 70-inch F Poultry . . . . 1.44
Spacing : IK, IK. 1 K> IK- 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3,
3,4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6.
Also, Page Wrought Iron Fence (40 styles).
Gates and Crown Lawn Fence.
Catalogue on application
OUR CATALOGUE OF AGRICULTURAL HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINES, DAIRY SUPPLIES, WOODENWARE, ETC., Is one of the most complete and best illustrated published in the United States. It is the result of our experience in this business covering a period of nearly a century. Heavy farm machinery and other lines not shown in this annual seed catalogue are fully described and priced.
A copy will be mailed on application
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w Seeds or freight n a way After We w .here is s your nam We rf lobinson ime orde PAC1 bushel, xtra at c PRIC )e please SHIP nsecticid he amou ^arcel Po orn weig |
Free Delivery and General Instructions Regarding Orders and Shipments FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES HERE orders are accompanied by Cash, we Deliver Free to any Post Office, Railroad, Express Office or Freight Station at our Expense, except where otherwise noted: Vegetable and flower seeds at the package, ounce, Ct -pound, ^2 -pound and 1 -pound prices. Bulbs at the single and dozen rates. Books and other publications. in bulk, plants, nursery stock, fertilizers, insecticides, horticultural sundries and agricultural hardware forwarded by Parcel Post, express , as purchaser may dtrcet; or in the event of there being given no shipping instructions, we will use our judgment and endeavor to shin that will best protect our customer s interests. 1 taking receipt for goods in good order from transportation company, our responsibility ceases. ould impress on our friends the importance of sending us their orders early. Please do not wait until spring, when we are so rushed that ometimes an unavoidable delay in filling orders. Use the order sheet which we send you with this catalog and giving us, written plainly e, post office address and shipping instructions. ’ commend [that all plants and nursery stock be shipped by express; all such orders will be forwarded direct from our Nursery, the Breck- Nursery Co., Monroe Station, Lexington, Mass., and at our customer’s expense, unless special arrangements are made regarding delivery at r is placed. ONG. We make no charge for boxes or packing on orders at catalog prices. We charge for cotton bags as follows: 2 bushels, 24c each: ost eaCh’ ™ bushel, 12c. each; % bushel, 8c. each; % bushel, 6c. each. On flower pots and other fragile articles, packages will be charged’ ES. Our prices are as low as those of any reliable dealer on the same quality of goods. For large orders, or on orders for export we will d to quote special prices. MENTS BY PARCEL POST. Seeds in packages and in bulk, bulbs and the majority of the articles shown in the Horticultural, Sundry e and Hardware Sections of our catalog, can be delivered at your door or post office by Parcel Post. To enable our customers to estimate nt which they should remit to cover Parcel Post charges, we give below a table of Parcel Post rates and condensed instructions in regard to st shipments. The approximate weights of the seeds sold by measure, including the weight of container, is as follows; Peas beans and h approximately Upound per pint, including containers; potatoes, 2 pounds to the quart, 15 pounds per peck and 60 pounds per bushel. Zones. |
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1st Up to 50 miles. |
2d 50 to 150 utiles. |
3d 150 to 300 miles. |
4th 300 to 600 miles. |
5th 600 to 1,000 miles. |
6th 1,000 to 1,400 miles. |
7th 1,400 to 1,800 miles. |
8th Over 1,800 miles. |
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SO .05 |
80.05 |
SO .05 |
30.06 |
80.07 |
80.08 |
80.09 |
80.11 |
80.12 |
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.06 |
.06 |
.06 |
.08 |
.11 |
.14 |
7ff~ |
.21 |
.24 |
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.06 |
3)7 |
.07 |
.10-1 |
.15 |
.20 |
.25 |
.31 |
.36 |
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.07 |
.08 |
.08 |
.12 |
.19 |
.26 |
.33 H |
.41 |
.48 |
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5 |
.07 |
.09 |
.09 |
.14 |
IsHT- |
.32 |
.41 |
.61 |
.60 |
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6 |
.08 |
.10 |
.10 |
.16 |
.27 |
.3S |
391 |
.61 |
.72 |
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7 |
.08 |
.11 |
.11 |
.18 |
.31 |
.44 |
.57 |
.71 |
.84 |
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8 |
.09 |
.12 |
.13 |
.20 |
.36 |
.60 |
.65 |
.81 |
.96 |
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9 |
.09 |
.13 |
.13 |
.22 |
.39 |
.50 |
.91 |
1.08 |
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10 |
.10 |
.14 |
.14 |
.24 |
.43 |
.62 |
.81 |
1.01 |
1.20 |
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11 |
.10 |
.15 |
.15 |
.26 |
.47 |
.68 |
.89 |
1.11 |
1.32 |
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12 |
.11 |
.16 |
.16 |
.28 |
.61 |
.74 |
.97 |
1.21 |
1.44 |
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13 |
.11 |
.17 |
.17 |
.30 |
JJ>& |
.80 |
14)5 |
1.31 |
1.56 |
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14 |
.13 |
.18 |
.18 |
.32 |
.59 |
.86 |
1.13 |
1.41 |
1.68 |
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15 |
.13 |
.19 |
.19 |
.34 |
.63 |
.92 |
1.21 |
1.61 |
1.80 |
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is-1 |
.13 |
.20 |
.20 |
.36 |
.67 |
.98 |
1.29 |
1.61 |
1 .92 |
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17 |
.13 |
.21 |
.21 |
.38 |
.71 |
1.04 |
1.37 |
1.71 |
2.04 |
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18 |
.14 |
.22 |
.23 |
.40 |
.75 |
1.10 |
1.45 |
1.81 |
2.16 |
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19 |
.14 |
.23 |
.23 |
.42 |
.79 |
1.16 |
1.53 |
1.91 |
2.28 |
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20 |
.15 |
.24 |
.24 |
.44 |
.83 |
1.22 |
1.61 |
2.01 |
2.40 |
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21 |
.15 |
.25 |
.26 |
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22 |
.16 |
.26 |
.26 |
On all sundries, Insecticides, Tools and other merchandise which can be sent by Parcel Post, we have given the approximate weights in brackets, thus ( ) and by referring to the table of Parcel Post rates you can readily ascertain the exact amount to remit to cover cost of postage and delivery to your door. TABLE OF PARCEL POST RATES Rates of postage on Fourth Class or Parcel Post matter — to be fully prepaid — unsealed — are as follows : (a) Parcels weighing four ounces or less, except books, seeds, plants, etc. one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof, any distance. (b) Parcels weighing eight ounces or less, containing books, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions and plants, one cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof, regardless oi distance. (c) Parcels weighing more than eight ounces, containing books, seeds, plants, etc., parcels of miscellaneous printed matter weighing more than four pounds, and all other parcels of fourth-class matter weighing more than four ounces are chargeable according to distance zone, at the pound rates shown in the above table, a fraction of a pound being considered a full pound. The limit of weight of fourth-class matter is 50 pounds for parcels mailed for delivery within the first and second zones, and 20 pounds for all other zones. Limit of Size. — Parcel Post matter may not exceed 72 inches in length and girth combined. In measuring a parcel the greatest distance in a straight line between the ends (but not around the parcel) is taken as its length, ^ ^ while the distance around the par- ^ fs cel at its thickest part is taken as 0/ Jp/* strQs / /$ its girth. For example, a parcel 35 | |
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23 |
.10 |
.27 |
.27 |
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24 |
.17 |
.38 |
.28 |
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36 |
.17 |
.29 |
.29 |
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36 |
.18 |
.30 |
.30 |
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37 |
.18 |
.31 |
.31 |
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28 |
.19 |
.32 |
.32 |
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29 |
.19 |
.33 |
.33 |
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30 |
.20 |
.34 |
.34 |
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31 |
.20 |
.35 |
.35 |
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33 |
.21 |
.36 |
.36 |
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33 |
.21 |
.37 |
.37 |
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34 |
.22 |
.38 |
.38 |
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35 |
.22 |
.39 |
.39 |
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36 |
.23 |
.40 |
.40 |
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37 |
.23 |
.41 |
.41 |
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38 |
.34 |
.42 |
.42 |
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39 |
.24 |
.43 |
.43 |
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40 |
.25 |
.44 |
.44 |
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41 |
.25 |
.45 |
.45 |
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42 |
.26 |
.40 |
.46 |
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43 |
.20 |
.47 |
.47 |
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44 |
.27 |
.48 |
.48 |
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.27 |
.49 |
.49 |
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46 |
.28 |
.50 |
.50 |
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.28 |
.51 |
.51 |
inenes long, iu mcnes wiae, ana o jr y jc&k inches high measures 65 inches in f length and eirth combined. |
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.39 |
.52 |
.52 |
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49 |
.29 |
.53 |
.53 |
(Extract from Circular 111, Post Office Department.) BOSTON, MASS. |
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.30 |
.54 |
•54 |
Our Store, opp. North side of Faneuil HalU is only a minute's walk from Adams Square Subway Station
TELEPHONE. RICHMOND 2360 Private Branch Exchange Connecting all Departments
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ESTABLISHED 1912 Gi\OWeF\S AND Imporjep^s OF
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Complete Plans and Estimates for all Classes of Landscape Development and Forestry Service
ILLUSTRATED CATALOG ON APPLICATION
Monroe Station
LEXINGTON, MASS.
51 “52 N. Market St. , BOSTON, MASS.