Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. INTRODUCTION INE OF THE GREATEST PLEASURES we have is the sending out of annual greetings in the form of this catalogue to our customers. This is our twelfth annual greeting, and as we send this, we are grateful and very thankful for the present situation; grateful because we are greeting with this book one=half more customers than we had a year ago. We are thankful because the great war is now ended. The past four years have been the most trying that we have ever witnessed, but we feel sure that no American will ever regret the sacrifices which have been necessary in order to win this war. The days of reconstruction are now here, and we wish to give our customers what little advice we can in order to help them. To our Field Seed customers we wish to give a word of caution against the growing of grain crops ex= clusively in the coming years. Under war conditions it was necessary to grow grain almost exclusively, but this policy almost from necessity impoverishes the land, and its continuance now might lead to disaster. The European nations appear to be swinging back to legume crops, and we think it wise for Americans to follow their example. To our Vegetable customers we wish to say that we believe the continuance of vegetable gardens, or even of the so=called “war gardens,” will prove nearly as profitable during the next few years as they have in the years just past, because we feel that food prices will remain comparatively high for a few years to come. To all of our customers we wish to say with regard to flowers, that we think America has been denying her= self the pleasure of flowers entirely too much for the past twenty years. A very small investment in this line yields many fold what it costs. The present, however, is a time when flowers are particularly to be considered. Many of the boys now in France will be coming home when you receive this booklet. France is a land of beau= tiful homes, luxuriant with flowers. Let us not leave any room for criticism in the minds of the boys who are re= turning, no room to say that our homes appear shabby. Many of these boys will come back with shattered nerves, and all physicians will agree that the therapeutical influence of flowers is one of the greatest and most bene= ficent remedies that we have. On account of labor scarcity, we have, during the past year, confined our trial grounds work in vegetables almost entirely to standard varieties, but every seed that we send oust has been as carefully tested in the trial grounds as usual, and we have been able to know to a certainty that everything was running pure and true to name. On account of the same labor scarcity, we have confined our field seed tests to standard varieties again, but our Corn breeding work has not been allowed to lapse and we never intend that it shall. Each year we intend to have our pedigreed Corn a little better than it has ever been before. In the flowers we have been able to add a few new things, although not many. We consider ourselves very fortunate in having secured from France, the greatest flower country in existence, we think, a very few new Gladioli and Dahlias. The new things that we are listing in these flowers will be found to be extremely beauti= ful. Many of you visited our flowers last summer, and we wish to extend particular invitation to anyone who is interested in flowers to come and see ours when they are blooming. Our Gladioli are grown on a farm of Mr. Chas. B. Wing’s, a mile east of Mechanicsburg, on the Rosedale pike. Our Dahlias, Peonies and Iris are grown on a farm which we have purchased for the purpose of growing bulbs. It lies just at the edge of this village, on the Mechanicsburg and West Jefferson pike. You will find here 500 varieties each of Peonies, Iris and Dah= lias. A few of them are still in stocks too small to sell, but any lover of these blooms will be interested to see any one of these selections when they are in their prime. The Tall Bearded Iris is in its prime from about the twentieth of May until the fifth of June. The Peonies are usually in their prime from the first to the tenth of June. Immediately after the Peonies come the magnificent Japanese Iris. About July 1st the Gladioli begin bloom= ing and continue from that time on until heavy frost, although they are at their maximum towards the end of July. From the middle of August until after hard frosts the Dahlias are in their prime. You will never fully appreciate the beauty of any of these flowers until you see them as we have them here, growing in fields. The masses of bloom are worth coming some distance to see. ¥ T A "D A TVI" I’L1 C* 1* certainly would be impossible for us to continue in business if we did not satisfy our customers. I ilj Aj\ A I i I r, r. The wish to continue in business is therefore a sort of a guarantee in itself. Any lot of seed which am. a*. Ms a ^ a *—*=*—* we send out an(j which is found unsatisfactory upon arrival, we will cheerfully take back and either refund the purchase price or send other seed, as our customers prefer. All our seeds are tested for germination before leaving our warehouse, and anything showing even a weak germination is discarded entirely for seed purposes. Many delicate flower and vege= table seeds are very difficult to germinate, and in the hands of inexperienced planters will not grow, simply because proper conditions are not given them. Where any of our seeds fail to grow and we receive satisfactory evidence showing that the fault lies in the seed itself, we will cheerfully refund the purchase money. Should we, by mictake, send out the wrong bulb to any customer, we will cheerfully correct the error. We do not think that any seedsman should be asked to do more. T7 C Prices of many of the Field Seeds fluctuate so much in market that we have decided, instead of putting our prices |\ | \ ^ in the catalogue at a high enough level so that we could be sure to maintain it throughout the season, to use the A Price List, which is independent of the catalogue, and this will be found enclosed. We will change our prices as market conditions compel us to, thereby giving our customers the benefit of any fall in prices, instead of beginning the season on a high level and maintaining it throughout as some others seedsmen do. In order to take advantage of our Price Lists, orders should be sent us immediately upon receipt of them. We usually change prices once a week, on Saturday. Our Field Seeds are handled on as close a margin as is possible to maintain and stay in business. We treat everyone alike and make prices reasonable for everybody. On that account, it is impossible for us to make special prices to Grangers. Field Seed prices are absolutely net, and subject to no discount. We try to make all shipments the day following receipt of order. Vegetable orders usually require a little more time than field seed orders. We believe that we are equipped to handle any business that is given us as promptly as any firm in the United States. Bulbs and Plants are sent in proper season only. You may safely order these at any time, and we will hold them until the proper time to ship. It greatly facilitates our work if you will use our regular order sheets. Please specify whether you wish ship= ment made by freight or express. We have the Big Four Railroad and the American Express only. Be sure to state your county and railroad, as this facilitates your shipment. On shipments prepaid by us, we use our own judgment as to the best manner, whether by Parcel Post or Express. If your seed arrives short weight or damaged, have your agent mark conditions and shortage on your expense bill and send to us immediately. We will either assist you to file claim, or do so our= selves, but we cannot do this without having the expense bill properly marked. May be made by Postoffice or Express Money Order, Registered Letter, Bank Draft, or per= sonal check. Moderate amounts may be paid for with postage stamps. It is necessary for us to sell for cash. We accept checks at their face value, but if cash in some form does not ac= company your order, we must either send C. O. D., or, if by freight, to attach sight draft to the bill of lading, payable upon arrival of the seed, and subject to your instructions. Go to the Bank, pay the draft and get the bill of lading, give it to the freight agent, and he will deliver the seed to you. This method of shipment whereby we attach sight draft to the bill of lading is very satisfactory for our customers themselves, as they do not have to pay the draft until the goods arrive, neither do they have to pay at all unless the goods are satisfactory. WE GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL, BUT NOT THE DATE OF ARRIVAL. SHIPMENTS ORDERS REMITTANCES THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO GARDEN SEEDS THE GROWTH of this department of our business continues to be satisfactory with us. Up to last year this depart- ment had either doubled, trebled or quadrupled each year for almost the length of time that we had been in the business. Last year it doubled. This year we have already booked enough orders for vegetable seeds. for delivery in the Spring, so that we feel fairly safe in expecting to treble last year’s business. No business grows so rapidly as this one has for us unless there is good reason for it, and we know there is good reason for; .‘the popularity of our vegetable seeds. In the first, place, we know by constant tests that our seeds not only grow, butjthat they are of the very choicest strain. We search the world over for anything better, and if we find it is better, immediately add it to' our stock. In the second place, we positively know what we are selling all the time, because we have these seeds grown under contract by the world’s greatest experts, and we keep careful check on everything that they send us. In the third place, we make careful germination before sending any seed out, and stock that does not germinate properly is rejected. Wholesale Department Two years ago we opened up a wholesale vegetable department, and our business in this line has been quite satisfactory, and it is just about doubling each year. We are able to meet any legitimate competition along this line, and invite inquiry from dealers who appreciate good seeds. We do not put out boxes because we do not think this is a high class manner of handling valuable seeds, but we will sell any amount, large or small, of bulk seeds of the highest possible quality, and we can also make whole- sale prices on some of our bulbs. Please write for Dealer’s Price List. Gardeners We are specializing on market garden business. Last year this department showed a very healthy growth, and judging from orders already booked this year, it will easily quadruple last year’s business. Please ask for Market Gardener’s Price List. Market gardeners require the best seeds obtainable. In order to prove that our seeds were of the highest possible quality, we have for two years offered special premiums at the Ohio State Fair for vegetables grown with our seeds, and for one year we competed for premiums our- selves. Part of the premiums which have been won by our seeds at this show are as follows : General display of all Vegetables, First Premium two successive years. BEETS — Single varieties, four Firsts out of five classes in 1918. CABBAGE — Display of single varieties, three Firsts, five Seconds and four Third Premiums for 1917 and 1918. CARROTS — 1917, display of single varieties, two Sec- onds and one Third; 1918, two Firsts and First on display of all varieties. PUMPKIN— 1918, three Firsts. SQUASH — -1917, display of single varieties, one First, one Second and three Thirds ; 1918, two Firsts and First on display of Pumpkins and Squashes. ONION— 1918, six Firsts and three Seconds on single varieties, First- on display of ten varieties. TOMATO — General display, First Premium in 1915; did not show in 1916; 1917 we won ten First Premiums, two Seconds and two Thirds. In 1918 we won First on display. There were many other premiums awarded our vegeta- bles, but these were the most important ones. Cultural Directions We enclose some simple cultural directions in our veg- etable and flower seed. These directions apply to our own latitude of forty degrees, and in places very far to the north or to the south of us, they should be modified to suit local conditions. Seeds Prepaid We prepay postage or express on all vegetable or flower seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter-pound or pound, to any part of the United States or its Colonies. Quan- tities ordered above amounts given, at purchaser’s expense. When ordering by Parcel Post, please include postage with order. We guarantee safe delivery, no matter how the goods are shipped. For tables showing Parcel Post rates in effect November 1, 1917, see page 3. This will show you the approximate amount of postage to add when ordering by Parcel Post. Special Prices on Large Amounts of Seeds Thousands of our customers found last year that it was vastly cheaper as well as more satisfactory to grow their own vegetables instead of buying them. No veg- etables bought on market, or canned, are as delicious as those from your own garden. Plant a garden this year, both for the purpose of decreasing the high cost of living and in order to have more delicious vegetables. Customers will please not forget to sign their names and to give both their postoffice and shipping point very plainly. We advise them to keep a copy of their order for comparison. If any error is made in filling, we will gladly rectify it upon advisement. v Special Premiums Offered for 1919 In order to acquaint additional customers with the high quality of all our seeds and bulbs, we offer the following premiums : With each $2.00 worth of vegetable or flower seeds, when requested, as a special free premium, your choice of the following : First — Field Seed Premium, which consists of one ounce each of Alfalfa, Dakota 30 ; each variety of our Soy Beans ; each variety of our Seed Corn; Winter Vetch; Bromus Inermis; Tall Meadow Oats; Meadow Fescue. Second — Fifty cents’ worth of your choice in any Bulbs. Collections must not be included. Third — Your choice of fifty cents’ worth of other Vege- table or Flower Seeds, not included in your paid- order. Collections must not be included. We wish to make it worth while for our customers to work for us among their neighbors, and to accomplish this we make the following offer: For each Two Dollar order which you send us for neigh- bors’ seeds, we will give you a coupon redeemable in fifty cents’ worth of either Field, Vegetable or Flower Seeds or any Bulbs. This offer does not include collections. > This offer is not a money-making proposition, but is made solely to acquaint your friends with the superior quality of our seedc 2 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO. REFERENCE TABLES Quantity of seed requisite to produce a Quantity per acre. Artichoke, 1 oz. to 500 plants 6 oz. Asparagus, 1 oz. to 800 plants. Asparagus Hoots 1000 to 7250 Barley 1 to 2 bu. Beans, dwarf, 1 pt. to 100 ft. of drill. 1 “ Beans, pole, 1 pt. to 100 hills y2 “ Beet, garden, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 7 lbs. Beet, Mangel, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 5 “ Broccoli, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants 2 oz. Brussels Sprouts, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants.2 “ Buckwheat y2 bu. Cabbage, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants. Carrott, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill 2 y2 lbs. Cauliflower, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants. Celery, 1 oz. to 15,000 plants. Chicory 4 lbs. Clover, Alsike 8 to 10 “ “ Alfalfa or Lucerne 15 to 20 “ “ Mammoth and Medium. 10 to 15 “ Collards, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants. Corn, rice (shelled) 2 qts. Corn, sweet, % pt. to 100 hills 6 “ Cowpea, in drills 1 to 2 bu. Cress, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill 12 lbs. Cucumber, 1 oz. to 100 hills 1 to 3 “ Dill, i/3 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 5 Egg Plant, 1 oz. to 2,000 plants 4 oz. Endive, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill 4 y2 lbs. Gourd, 2 oz. to 100 hills. Grass, Blue Kentucky 40 lbs. Blue Canada 40 Hungarian and Millet 50 “ Meadow Fescue 35 “ Mixed Lawn 50 to 70 “ Red Top Fancy 8 to 10 * Timothy 12 “ Orchard, Perennial Rye and Wood Meadow 30 lbs. given number of plants and sow an acre. Quantity per acre. Horse Radish Roots 10000 to 15000 Kale, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants, or 200 feet of drill. Kohl Rabi, y3 oz. to 100 ft. of drill... 4 Leek, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill 4 Lettuce, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill.... 3 Melon, Musk, 1 oz. to 100 hills. . .1 to 3 “ Water, 4 oz. to 100 hills. iy2 to 4 Nasturtium, 2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 15 Okra, 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill. 8 Onion Seed, % oz. to 100 feet of drill 4 to 5 Onion Seed for Sets 40 to 80 Onion, Sets, 1 qt. to 40 ft. of drill. . .8 Parsnip, *4 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 3 Parsley, ^4 oz. to 100 ft. of drill 3 Peas, garden, 1 pint to 100 feet of drill 1 to 3 Peas, field lto2 Peas, Sweet, 4 oz. to 50 feet. Pepper, 1 oz. to 1,500 plants. Pumpkin, y3 qt. to 100 hills 3 to 4 Radish, % oz. to 100 feet of drill 10 to 12 Ruta Baga 2 to 4 “ Rye . . . ." 1 to 1 y2 bu. Sage in drills 4 to 5 lbs. Salsify, % oz. to 100 ft. of drill bu. lbs. bfl. lbs. Spinach, y2 oz. to 100 ft. of drill... Summer Savory Sunflower Squash, Summer, 4 oz. to 100 hills.. “ Winter, 8 oz. to 100 hills... Tomato, 1 oz. to 2,000 to 3,000 plants Tobacco, 1 oz. to 5,000 plants. Turnip, 1 oz. to 250 ft. of drill. . .1 to 3 Vetches, Winter 30 to 40 Standard Weights of Various Articles Per bu. Barley 48 lbs. Beans 60 “ Buckwheat 4 8 “ Clover Seed 60 “ Corn, field, shelled.. 5 6 “ Corn, field, on ear ..70 ** Corn, sweet, sold by measured bushel. Grass, Timothy 45 “ Hungarian' 4 8 ** Millet, common.. . . .50 “ Millet, German or Golden 50 “ Peas, smooth 60 ** Peas, wrinkled 56 “ Rape 50 “ Rye 5 6 “ Sugar Cane (Sor- ghum) 50 * Vetches or Tares... .60 •• We Sell the Following Articles by Weight Grass, Rhode Island Bent. Creeping Bent. Red Top Fancy. Tall Meadow Oat. Awnless Brome. Orchard. Hard Fescue. Red or Creeping Fescue. Tall Fescue. Sheep’s Fescue. Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass. Perennial Rye. Wood Meadow. Kentucky Blue. Canadian Blue. PARCEL POST MAP TABLE SHOWING PARCEL POST RATES ONE POUND TWO POUNDS THREE POUNDS POUR. POUNDS FIVE POUNDS EACH ADDITIONAL POUND SECOND ZONE #05 * 06 # 0 7 8 .08 8 09 8 .01 THIRD ZONE .06 .08 .10 .12 .14 02 FOURTH ZONE .07 .11 .15 .19 23 .04 FIFTH ZONE .08 .14 20 26 32 .06 SIXTH ZONE .09 .17 25 .33 .41 .08 SEVENTH ZONE .11 21 3\ .41 .51 .10 EIGHTH. ZONE .12 2A 36 .48 00 .12 Ask for Market Gardeners 9 Price List. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO. 3 OUR PAGE OF SELECTIONS WE HUMBLY submit this page to our friends and customers, with the hope that in presenting in this manner, it may perhaps be somewhat more of an inducement to those who have not yet tried these varieties, to enjoy some- thing of the satisfaction and pleasure with which they have provided us. Some of the things we have listed herein have originated with us. Others have originated elsewhere. All are new, or comparatively new on the market, but have stood the test of our trial grounds. We have given them every chance to prove unworthy. We have grown them side by side in the trial grounds with the other varieties. We have eaten them at the same meals with the standard varieties and the best varieties of each kind, and they have consistently proved worth all the praise that we give them. We offer them, therefore, to the Home Gardener, the Market Grower, and the Dealer with the highest indorsement we can give. BEET Kelway’s Perfect Model We wish it were possible to give in this description some idea of the popularity this new Beet, which has been originated in England, deserves. It was grown side by side and tested on the table with every other variety listed in the catalogue, and to us was superior to anything we have yet known among the Beets. It grows quickly, remains in its prime a long time, is uniform in shape and size, smooth, globe shaped and of the finest flavor and quality. Pkt., 10c ; Oz, 30c ; % Lb, 95c ; Lb, $3.00. BEANS Webber Wax This Bean surely deserves the good we say of it. It shows the improvement of long selection for the best characteristics ‘of its type. It is early, extremely resistant, and a heavy yielder. The pods are of a large oval shape, stringless, very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt, 10c; 1 Lb, 45c; 2 Lbs, 78c; 15 Lbs, $5.30. SWEET CORN Wing’s Rosy Morn We present this Corn in the catalogue for the first time this year, although it has had the thorough tests in our trial grounds to which not only the vegetables on this page but everything in the catalogue is subjected before being offered for sale. It has more than met our favor. For its type, it has practically everything to recommend it. It was the first to mature of the thirty-eight varieties tested this year in our trial grounds. It is fully the equal in flavor and the superior in productiveness of Golden Ban- tam. The ears are uniform in size, six to seven inches long, with a white cob and white kernels of a delicate pink tint. Pkt, 15c ; 1 Lb, 45c ; 2 Lbs, 76c ; 15 Lbs, $5.25. SWEET CORN Wing’s Golden Sugar This Sweet Corn needs no introduction to most of our customers. It has made good among the newer varieties. Practically every customer who has ordered once has re- ordered, and our customers for this variety include some of the largest concerns of their kind in the country. It matures at practically the same time as Golden Bantam, though slightly later. The ears are half again as large as Golden Bantam and the kernels deliciously sweet. Pkt., 15c; Lb, 45c; 2 Lbs, 76c; 15 Lbs, $5.25. LETTUCE Just-in-Head Last year we catalogued this new Lettuce to give our customers an idea of the treat in store for them, although our stock was not large enough to offer it for sale. This year we have a limited amount, enough at least to give quite a number a taste. Among the heading varieties of Lettuce, we do not believe that it has an equal. It is, in our estimation, the greatest Head Lettuce ever developed. In our trial grounds it has been earlier than any' other variety, and a more sure header. The plant is very compact, with the center of the head unusually well blanched. The flavor is exquisite among the lettuces, no competitor ap- proaching it in this respect. Other characteristics can be found in the regular description, but there is nothing by which we can compare it except a trial. Pkt, 20c; Oz, 50c; % Lb, $1.50; 1 Lb, $5.00. LETTUCE Ohio Grand Rapids This strain, somewhat limited in its scope because of the fact that it is a forcing variety, has jumped more rapidly into popularity among our customers than perhaps anything we have ever listed, except Wing’s Red Sunrise Tomato. It was a source of surprise to us for a long time how rapidly the news of its merits traveled. Practically every mail brought us from one to several letters from customers either praising it or stating that it had been recommended to them by some friend, until within a comparatively short time it has jumped almost to the point of leading our sales in varieties of this type. It is a beautiful shade of green, free from leaf rot and mildew. It gives a twenty per cent, higher yield than the old type of Grand Rapids and as above stated is of a much finer color. The regular descrip- tion gives further characteristics. Pkt, 10c; Oz, 25c; % Lb, 60c; Lb, $2.00. TOMATO Wing’s Red Sunrise Last year Red Sunrise took an enormous lead in our sales over all other early varieties. We filled thousands of orders, and for a time they came so fast that we could scarcely keep up with them. This Tomato, every year since we introduced it, has ripened from four days to at least a week earlier than Earliana, which had always been the earliest before that time. It is far more productive than Earliana, with at least twenty-five per cent, more salable fruit. It is smooth, free from blemishes, solid and meaty, cutting equally with any other variety. The color is excellent, practically the same as Earliana. We cannot recommend it too highly. Pkt, 10c; Oz, 60c; Lb, $2.00; Lb, $6.00. 4 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO . Good Seeds are Decidedly Scarce and Prices Rather High LABOR scarcity and war conditions have inevitably brought about very great shortage in Seeds of all kinds this }rear. We do not believe, however, that prices of Seeds gre as high in proportion as other merchan- dise, and thousands of people have learned during the past few years the very great saving in the cost of living when growing your own vegetables instead of buying them' We repeat the experience of one of our customers which we quoted in last year’s catalogue. He planted garden seeds and seed potatoes to the value of about $4.00 ; fitting the ground cost him $4.50, other sundry expenses about $2.00, making a total expenditure of $10.50. He received in re- turn after harvesting his crops, 17 bushels of potatoes, worth $20.00; beans, onions, cabbages, carrots,* salsify, cel- ery, parsnips and other winter crops, to the value of about $9.00; canned goods valued at $10.00; produce which he used throughout the summer months, which, if bought on market, would have cost him at least $18.00, making a total of $56.00. .He did the work on this garden, after* it was first fitted, in his spare time evenings. Make the most of your garden, but buy only what seeds you actually need, because the world is short. In former years we have wasted vegetable seeds in scandalous manner. Many times. we have sown them from ten to twenty times as thick as we should. The seed was cheap and we sowed thickly, thinned them later, and considered this a saving of time. Now that seed is so scarce, many of, us find that it actually saves time and labor both, to plant them only as thick as they should be when growing, and not to plant thickly and depend upon thinning. Necessarily, however, if you are going to plant thinly you must have good seed. PLEASE STATE IN YOUR ORDER IF WE MAY SUB= STITUTE ON ANY SEEDS WHICH ARE SOLD OUT. A Few Suggestions When Ordering If you will help us in observing these little suggestions when you order, it will do much toward getting shipments safely to the proper destination and in the least possible time. Each year we receive many orders, some of them con- taining money and without any signature. Sometimes after much delay, we are able to trace these and make deliv- eries, but in a large number of cases we are unable to find the sender, unless at some later date an inquiry is received. PLEASE:— L — Sign your name and address very carefully and fully. In the busy s’eason it is easily possible to make a mistake in a letter or so not clearly written, which may greatly de- lay the shipment. 2. — Send remittance with order. We are compelled to sell for cash, except where otherwise noted. The seed business is decidedly seasonal, and we must work to capacity during the spring months simply filling orders. If we are forced to delay an order while our credit department is securing a rating, the order is delayed and often at a seri- ous inconvenience to the customer. 3. — Advise us whether we may substitute a similar va- riety if we are sold out of what you order. 4. — State how shipments are to be made. The purchaser pays transportation charges on amounts of seeds greater than one pound. If you desire a shipment to go by parcels post, be sure and inclose sufficient postage. Any excess will be refunded. The parcels post map on page 2 will be of service in this connection. 5. — Advise whether we may ship by express when your instructions are freight, in case freight is congested and uncertain when your order arrives, and it appears unlikely that it would reach destination in time for planting, if sent by freight. 6. — Order as early as you conveniently can. This will help greatly should the order be delayed in transit for some reason. ASPARAGUS CONTRARY to popular belief it is quite possible to grow this most delicious spring vegetable from seed. Sow the seed in early spring in good rich soil where you wish it to stand, or in beds for transplanting. Prepare a very careful seed bed and sow in rows eighteen inches apart and two inches deep. Better success will be had If the seed is soaked in warm water before planting. Thin to one inch apart, and give very careful cultivation through the entire summer. The following spring the plants will be ready for the permanent beds. Spade these beds deeply and enrich well with stable manure. Set the plants four inches deep, one to two feet apart, in rows four to six feet apart. Cultivate thoroughly .the first season. Each spring a heavy application of manure should be given, with some salt to keep down the weeds. Wood ashes are also very good. Cultivate frequently until the plants meet in the rows. In cutting, remove all shoots, no matter how small. In the fall the tops, when ripe, should be cut and burned. Do not cut the shoots too late in the season. One hundred plants should, with care, supply an ordinary family. BONVALLET’S GIANT — An improved Palmetto producing stronger, more vigorous shoots. Extremely rust re- sisting and coming into bearing a year sooner than other varieties. The season lasts longer than any other variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; ^4 Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE — A white stalked vari- ety, very large, tender and almost as fine flavored as the green stalked sorts. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.40. CONOVER’S COLOSSAL — The oldest and best known va- riety. Large green stalks, early and tender. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 14 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.40. EARLY GIANT ARGENTEIJIL — The standard French Asparagus. It is rust resistant, vigorous and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.40. PALMETTO — A standard variety. Large green stalks, early, prolific and tender. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; ^4 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.40. ASPARAGUS ROOTS We offer only the best selected stock and vigorous growing plants. We offer 500 roots at 1,000 rates; 50 roots at 100 rates. Varieties. Bonvallet’s Giant. . . Colossal Columbian Mammoth Argenteuil Palmetto WRITE FOR PRICES THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 5 BEANS ALTHOUGH BEANS will grow on almost any kind of soil, no crop will respond more readily to fertile soil and cultivation. Well rotted manure is best, as fresh manure will often make them run to vines. Plant in well fitted ground late enough in the season so that the ground is warm and not too wet. Plant two inches deep in drills eighteen to twenty-four inches apart. Larger yields are being claimed, however, if three or four Beans are planted in hills eight inches apart. Cultivate shallow and frequently up until time of blooming. Avoid working among the Beans when they are wet* as it tends to make them rust. Lima Beans should not be planted until the latter part of May. Pole Beans are planted in hills four feet apart each way. A pound of Limas plants 100 hills ; of the smaller sorts, 200 hills. A pound of Snap Beans plants 150 feet of drill. BURPEE’S NEW KIDNEY WAX — (Illustration No. 7.) This is an early, round podded variety. Pods are about six inches long-, very meaty, brittle, entirely stringless. The quality is un- surpassed by any other Wax Bean. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. BURPEE’S STRINGLESS WHITE WAX— A white seeded Bean like Davis White Wax, but much superior in quality. Pods are straight, very thick and meaty, of a bright lemon-yellow and entirely stringless. This is a late variety and recommended for canning because of its beau- tiful appearance. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. CURRIE’S RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX— Very early. This variety has handsome, flat pods, moderately meaty, five inches long, with no strings when young. The yield is unusually heavy. We find it to be entirely free from rust. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. DAVIS’ KIDNEY WAX — An early to midseason variety. Forms long, flat pods that outyield any other white seeded variety. Stringless if used as soon as the pods turn yellow. The dry Beans may also be used in place of the Navy Bean. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 41c; 2 Lbs., 74c; 15 Lbs., $5.00. GOLDEN EYE WAX — This is a midseason vari- ety which bears very heavy at its first picking. Pods are flat, meaty, and seem to be entirely rust proof. Also forms excellent green shelled Beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. GOLDEN WAX IMPROVED — (Illustration No. 5.) Deservedly the most popular Wax Bean grown. A midseason variety with stout, meaty pods that are flat, of medium length, and borne in large numbers. Stringless even when quite old. Ours is the best Grenell strain. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. 6 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSB UR G, OHIO . HARDY WAX — (Illustration No. 2.) This is a round podded Wax Bean, quite similar to Round Podded Kid- ney and Brittle Wax. It is a fair yielder, qood quality and practically stringless. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. HODSON WAX — Late, but very vigorous and hardy. Pods are large, brittle and very tender. Free from rust and very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. ^ KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX — ^ *ate variety. An improved Golden Wax that is entirely rust-proof. The vines have short runners; the pods are five inches long, flat, brittle and quite stringless. A superior sort for shelling, rich and delicious. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. KEENEY’S STRINGLESS REFUGEE WAX — One of the very finest dwarf Wax Beans. The pods are five inches long, round, meaty, very tender and with no strings. The quality is excellent and the yield is splendid. A standard late canning variety. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 41c; 2 Lbs., 74c; 15 Lbs., $5.00. NEW SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX — (Illustration No. 9.) Early, very vigorous and drouth resistant. Pods six to seven inches, long, round, meaty and tender. A new variety gaining very rapidly in popularity, and one of the best yielders. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. BLACK PENCIL POD WAX — Early, productive, medium length pods, round, meaty, stringless. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 41c; 2 Lbs. 74c; 15 Lbs., $5.00. , PROLIFIC BLACK WAX — Early. A round podded Bean of very good quality. Meaty, stringless and a very good yielding variety. One of the longest podded of the Black Wax varieties. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. ROUND POD KIDNEY WAX— (Illustration No. 8.) One of the best midseason sorts. The same as Wardwell’s Kidney, but with round pods. Pods long, meaty and stringless. An excellent yielder and much used as a canning variety. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. BRITTLE WAX — Very early. The pods ar6 almost round, five inches long-, meaty, very tender, brittle and string- less. A splendid yielder. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAa- (Illustration No. 3.) Very early. Handsome, long, yellow, flat pods, fairly meaty and quite stringless. Heavy yielder. Excellent for home use and widely used by market gardeners. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. WEBBER WAX — A distinct type that shows plenty of breeding and selection. Early, resistant, and a very heavy yielder of large, oval pods which snap, without strings. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. GREEN PODDED BUSH BEANS BOUNTIFUL — '(Illustration No. 1.) Very early. Pods five inches, flat and loose; not very meaty, but prac- tically stringless. An excellent yielder and a sure crop- per. Extensively used as a field crop for soup Beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 36c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.10. EXTRA EARLY REFUGEE — From ten days to' two weeks earlier than the Late Refugee and of the same high quality. Pods five inches long, round and meaty. A splendid yielder and a good shipper. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 36c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.10. BOSTON SMALL PEA — A standard field variety that yields very well, produces small, white beans, suitable for soup or baking. One of the best for this purpose. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 36c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.10; 60 Lbs., $16.00. FORDHOOK FAVORITE — (Illustration No. 4.) Early. One of the best both in yield and in quality. Pods are large, thick-meated, round, very tender, absolutely free from strings and fine flavored. The beans are white and are splendid either for snap or soup beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 41c; 2 Lbs., 74c; 15 Lbs., $5.00. FULL MEASURE — A new main crop variety of great merit. Medium early; pods five inches, round, meaty, stringless and of excellent quality. Very productive and an excellent shipper. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 36c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.40. HORTICULTURAL DWARF OR CRANBERRY BUSH — Late and productive. Broad, flat, loose, stringless pods. The beans are buff splashed with red and are chiefly used for shelling. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. KEENEY’S STRINGLESS GREEN REFUGEE— An exact duplicate of the old 1,000 to 1, except that it is a week earlier and absolutely stringless. It yields well, is splendid for the market gardener and very desirable for canners on account of its profusion of small round pods of fine flavor and perfect stringlessness. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. LONGFELLOW — Very early. Pods long, straight, meaty, green. Some strings. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 68c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. RED VALENTINE EXTRA EARLY — Moderately early. Pods four inches, round, meaty, and has some strings, but the flavor is unsurpassed. Yield is good and the variety is very much liked by gardeners. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.10. REFUGEE or THOUSAND TO ONE— Late. Vines of vig- orous growth, producing a great abundance of long, round, fleshy, greenish-yellow pods. Very much used for canning. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 39c; 2 Lbs., 72c; 15 Lbs., $4.80. STRINGLESS GREEN POD— (Illustration No. 6.) Very early. The most widely grown of any of the green podded Bush Beans. Round podded, thick meated, ten- der and stringless. A very good yielder. Too much can hardly be said in praise of this variety. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 38c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD — This Bean matures about a week later than Extra Early Red Valentine and makes a good succession with Stringless Green Pod when planted together. The plants are of strong growth, pods round, thick-meated, brittle and string- less. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 38c; 2 Lbs., 64c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. TENNESSEE GREEN POD — A medium early, well known and popular Bean in some regions of the country. Ex- ceptionally long pod, plants quite large and prolific. Pods are flat and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 48c; 2 Lbs., 84c; 15 Lbs., $5.75. POLE OR RUNNING BEANS Note reasonable prices. GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX ■A very handsome variety, These varieties are of vigorous running growth and need stout poles or wire supports on which to climb. They are later than the Bush Beans, but are also more productive, and their being up on poles makes them easier to pick. BURGER’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD — Decidedly earlier than Kentucky Wonder with a longer season of pro- ductiveness. The handsome pods are borne in clusters, are six to eight inches long, meaty, tender, fine flavored and entirely stringless. Very prolific. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. DUTCH CASE KNIFE — A very prolific, loose climbing Pole Bean. Pods are broad, flat, loose and of excellent qual- ity. A good corn bean and can be used either for snap, 'shelled or dry shell beans. The beans are white in color. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 50c; 2 Lbs., 86c; 15 Lbs., $6.00. with pods six inches long, flat, snaps very well, and produces its pods in large clusters. Vines large, strong growing, vigorous and hardy. Pods golden-yellow to creamy-white. Excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 50c; 2 Lbs., 86c; 15 Lbs., $6.00. KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOMESTEAD — One of the most popular and practical of the green podded Pole Beans. Very large, dark green pods, meaty, ten- der, stringless and deeply “saddle backed.” Will con- tinue to bear to the end of the season. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 50c; 2 Lbs., 86c; 15 Lbs., $6.00. , KENTUCKY WONDER WAX — Equal in quality to Old Homestead, but the pods are broad and a golden waxy color that makes them very attractive. This variety is likewise an abundant yielder and we consider it the best of the yellow-podded Pole Beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 50c; 2 Lbs., 86c; 15 Lbs., $6.00. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 7 LAZY WIFE — A midseason sort. The pods are about four inches, green, flat, fairly meaty and stringless. The beans have a rich buttery flavor when cooked while young and make excellent winter shell beans. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 50c; 2 Lbs., 86c; 15 Lbs., $6.00. WHITE CREASEBACK — A popular early, green-podded variety, meaty, stringless and of good quality. The pods ripen at the same time and the yield is very heavy. The beans are white and are very good to shell for win- ter use. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 48c; 2 Lbs., 84c; 15 Lbs., $5.75. BUSH LIMA BEANS Burpee’S BUSH LIMA — A true bush form of the Large White Lima Bean. Fairly early, pods of good size and well filled. Strong plants with thick stems, furnishing a good support. The quality is excellent and also the yield. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 42c; 2 Lbs., 72c; 15 Lbs., $4.95. BURPEE’S IMPROVED BUSH LIMA— An improved strain of the Burpee Bush Lima, having larger pods and larger beans, more of them being borne in a pod than with the older strain. This variety is also earlier than the Burpee’s Bush, maturing a week before it. A very heavy yielding Lima of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA' — This variety is decidedly our preference among the Bush Lima Beans. It is nearly as early as any. The pods are about four inches long, of medium size, well filled, the beans very thick, ten- der and of fine quality. The plants are very robust, never coming into contact with the ground. With us it yields continuously all summer, in this respect su- perior to any other sort. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., -78c; 15 Lbs., $5.30. HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA OR DWARF SIEVA-^The earliest of the Bush Limas and valuable for that rea- son. The plants are small, of compact growth, and the short green pods bear three or four of the small “butter beans.” The quality is excellent and the yield is good. This variety is very free from, mildew. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb.. 40c; 2 Lbs., 70c; 15 Lbs., $4.60. POLE LIMA BEANS CARPENTERIA — Pods are about four and one-half inches long, medium sized, one containing about four beans. An extra good yielder, the beans being not quite so large around as some other varieties but very plump, of a beautiful green tint, and of exceptional quality. One of the earliest varieties. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. CHALLENGER — Dreer’s Improved or “Potato” Lima. The vines are vigorous and productive, but pods mature later than the flat varieties. The pods are about four _ inches in length apd the beans are very plump and of the finest quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. IDEAL POLE LIMA — A selection of the Large White Lima, and very similar to it. The pods are large and well filled and the beans are of the flat type, white with a slight greenish tinge. The yield is good and the quality excellent. Matures early enough for main crop. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA— This is the largest of the Limas and is one of the best for the main crop. It is a very strong grower and very large podded, the pods being very uniform. The beans are medium to large, flat, greenish-white in color . It is a heavy yielder and a variety that climbs and produces until the end of the season. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. LARGE WHITE LIMA — The old standard strain. Rather late, large podded, beans flat and large. A splendid yielder. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. EARLY LEVIATHAN — This variety is very valuable on account of its early maturing quality, making it very useful in situations where frost would catch a less hardy sort. It is the earliest of the large Pole Limas. The beans are medium sized and plump; very produc- tive. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. SEIBERT’S EARLY — A vigorous grower, hardy and early. A fine variety for northern climates. It produces an abundance of medium sized pods well filled with large plump tender beans of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 37c; 2 Lbs., 62c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. SMALL SIEVA OR CAROLINA— The “Butter Bean” of the South. A very early variety producing small pods with three small beans of fine quality. A very good yielder. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 36c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.10. BROCCOLI This vegetable is very similar to the Cauliflower, but being hardier can be grown farther north. Sow' as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in shallow drills, and when four inches high transplant to rows two feet apart each way. Culture is the same as for cabbage and the same insecticides should be used for insect at- tacks. LARGE EARLY FRENCH — The most dependable variety. Plants are very hardy, producing medium sized, com- pact heads of good quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 90c; % Lb., $3.00. BRUSSELS SPROUTS Brussels Sprouts are miniature cabbages borne on the side of a plant stalk. Handle the same as cabbage, transplanting to rows two feet apart each way. In this latitude must be started early in order that they may mature. LONG ISLAND IMPROVED — A splendid variety much grown for the New York market. Dwarf habit, prolific and of very fine quality. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 90c; % Lb., $2.50. PARIS MARKET — A standard variety, half dwarf, very prolific, the sprouts being small, hard and of very good flavor. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 90c; ^4 Lb., $2.50; Lb., $8.00. KELWAY’S PROLIFIC — As the name implies the stem of this plant bears an abundance of Sprouts, which are round, tightly folded, and hard. Develops quite uni- formly and are of good Quality. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 90c; y4 Lb., $2.50; Lb., $8.00. 8 THE WING SEED COMPANY MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. BEET BEETS ARE best planted on rather light, rich, well manured soil. For early use, plant such sorts as Detroit Dark Red and Crosby’s Egyptian in hot beds, transplanting later to out of doors. Sow outside as early as the ground will permit, one inch deep, in rows eighteen inches apart. For winter use, sow the turnip varieties in June, covering two inches deep. Store the roots in cellar, covering with sand or light soil, or bury them in pits such as are used for potatoes. Sow seven pounds of seed per acre. BASSANO — Early. Beets are turnip-shaped, smooth, and of a light red color. Flesh is tender, pink, zoned with white. The young tops are excellent for greens. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; ^4 Eh., 45c; Lb., $1.50. BASTIAN’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — Largest of the turnip-shaped beets. Tops purple, flesh blood red with lighter zones. Very tender and remains in its prime a long time. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Vi Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN— A very early, round shaped beet. Large size for an early beet and remains in its prime for ' a long time. The light red meat is attractively zoned and of the finest quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 85c; Lb., $2.50. DETROIT DARK RED TUR- NIP— Deservedly a most popular sort. Early, top- shaped, deep red, zoned at- tractively with lighter shade. Excellent either for home use or market gar- deners. Flesh tender and sweet. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; 14 Lb., 95c; Lb., $2.75. Detroit Dark Red. Early Blood Turnip. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — A large turnip-shaped beet with large purple tops. Smooth and even with blood-red flesh of good texture. Later than Detroit Dark Red. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; %.Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00. DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP — Largely used for main crop; tops me- dium sized; roots turnip-shaped; flesh crimson, zoned with lighter shade. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00. ECLIPSE — Very early. Tops small; roots round, smooth, dark; flesh bright red, attractively zoned and of good quality. An excellent early beet, either for home use or for bunching for market. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.50. EDMAND’S BLOOD TURNIP — Early. Round, medium sized,” uniformly smooth and of good quality. An excellent market beet. Color lighter than Detroit Dark Red. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00. EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN — A splendid variety for forcing or for first early crop outdoors. Small tops; tufnip shaped, flat bottomed, blood red color and very smooth. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00. HALF LONG BLOOD — The well known variety for winter use. Half long, deep red, smooth and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.00. KELWAY’S CHOICE DWARF DARK (New)— We believe this is the very best half long beet that we ever saw. It has large purple tops, roots very dark colored, smooth, uniform, very sweet, and of the best flavor. A splendid exhibition vari- ety or good for the home table. Our strain comes direct from the originators and our stocks are simply as good as they can possibly be. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; & Lb., 95c; Lb., $3.00. KELWAY’S PERFECT MODEL (New) — One of the finest beets we have ever grown in our trial grounds. Deep blood red, of perfect globe shape and finest quality. It quickly grows to marketable size. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 95c; Lb., $3.00. SUGAR BEETS Sugar Beets require the same culture as Mangels, excepting that they may be grown somewhat closer together. While they do not attain the immense size of the Mangels, their nutritive value is higher, and this makes up to some extent for the difference in yield. GIANT HALF SUGAR ROSE — Largely used for stock feeding. Large tops; roots half long, rose colored, half out of ground. Highly nutritious and a good producer. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; ^4 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.35. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., $1.25 per Lb. KLEIN WANZLEBEN — The standard sugar factory beet and also very extensively . used for feeding. It is said to be a great milk producer. Roots larger than Vilmorin’s Improved, tapering, white, and mostly underground. A heavy yielder. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; ^4 Lb., 40c;Lb.,$1.35. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., $1.25 per Lb. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 9 LANE’S I3IPERIAL — Chiefly used for feeding. Large tapering roots, smooth, rose colored; flesh snow-white, fine grained and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., ?1.35. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., $1.25. VILMORIN’S IMPROVED— Used both for feeding and by the sugar factories. Tops large; roots half long, large, smooth, even grayish-white in color, and grows mostly underground. Flesh is white, and contains about six- teen per cent sugar. A very good yielder and one of the best keepers. Our stock is grown in France and is the best obtainable. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.35. Dxpress not paid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., $1.25. Chinese Cabbage. CHINESE CABBAGE PE-TSAI (Improved Chinese Cabbage.) This delicious new vegetable may be eaten as a salad, or, better yet, boiled and minced with butter. In appearance it re- sembles a Cos Lettuce more than a cabbage. It is very easily grown and does well in all parts of the country. Sow at turnip planting time in rows eighteen or twenty inches apart and thin to eight inches in the row. Pkt., 10c; y2 Oz., 30c; Oz., 55c; % Lb., $2.00. MANGEL WURZELS Stock Beets are splendid feed for stock in winter and should be used more extensively in this country. They require a rich, deep soil that has been deeply plowed and well manured. Sow in May or June in rows eighteen inches to two feet apart, and thin to eight inches between plants. Dig the crop as soon as frost occurs. They may be stored by heaping six feet deep on a dry sloping situa- tion, covering first with bags or canvas, then six inches deep with straw or fodder and over that a light layer of earth. When this layer of earth becomes frozen cover with more, and in this way the roots will not heat, but will be kept in perfect order. Sow about six pounds of seed per acr GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE — A very large, long, smooth variety that grows over half out of ground, making it very easy to harvest. The skin is golden- yellow color and the flesh creamy-white and sweet. A good keeper and a very heavy cropper. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.35. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., $1.25. GOLDEN TANKARD — Large, smooth, yellow variety, growing two-thirds out of ground. Neck and tap root small, yellow meated, and not quite so large as Giant Yellow Intermediate. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.35. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., $1.25. KELWAY’S CRIMSON KING (New) — The grower claims for this Mangel not only a good yield and ease in harvesting, but the best feeding qualities of any vari- ety grown; they say the stock will leave other vari- eties for it. We put this into stock last year for the first time, tested it out in our trial grounds this sea- son, and it gave us perfect satisfaction. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.35. Express not naid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., $1.25. MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED — A very heavy cropper. Tops large; roots long, crimson color, borne two-thirds out of ground; flesh white tinted with pink. Oz., 10c; Lb., 25c; Lb., 80c. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., per Lb., 70c. Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet This variety of Beet makes only tops and is used ex- clusively for greens. Only a few plants need be used, as they will continue to grow all summer in spite of frequent cuttings. Sow early in the spring in rows sixteen inches apart, and thin to twelve inches between plants. LUCULLUS — The plants grow from two to two and one- half feet tall, with stems as thick and broad as Rhubarb, and ten inches below the leaves. These may be cooked and served the same as Asparagus, and are very de- licious. The leaves are very crumpled and are cooked like Spinach. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; % Lb., $1.00; Lb., $3.50. HERBS A SUPPLY OF HERBS will be found very useful and necessary. They may be freshly gathered for flavoring soups, meats, etc., or tied in bunches and dried for use during the winter. In some cases the seed is saved. These can be dried and threshed when ripe. Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are hardy perennials and need not be replanted except when old plants become exhausted. ANISE — Seeds aromatic and carminative. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. BALM — For culinary purposes. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c. BASIL — Sweet. Culinary herb used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. BORAGE — Leaves used as a salad. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c. ♦CARAWAY — For sowing. Used in flavoring liquors and bread. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ♦CATNIP — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 30c. CORIANDER — Seeds aromatic. For sowing. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. DILL — For sowing. Seeds used for flavoring vinegar. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ♦FENNEL — Sweet. Seeds aromatic; for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ♦HOREHOIJND — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c. HYSSOP — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c. ♦LAVENDER (True) — For oil and distilled water. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 60c. MARJORAM — Sweet. Is used in seasoning. Pkt., 10c; ^2 45c ♦ROSEMARY — Yields an aromatic oil and water. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.00. - ♦RLE — Said to have medicinal qualities. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 75c. SAFFRON — Is used in medicine, and also in dyeing. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. SAVORY — Summer. Is used as a culinary herb. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. , . , , . ,. ♦SAGE — Broad leaf. A culinary herb; also used in medi- cine. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c. ♦THYME — Broad-leaved English. Is used as a seasoning. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 90c. . , x _ ♦WORMWOOD — Has medicinal qualities. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 60c. 10 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. CABBAGE Cabbage in Our Trial Grounds. CABBAGE requires a fairly rich soil, well manured and well drained. Good seed is extremely important with this crop. Our stocks come from the best growers and are vastly superior to common seed. Start the plants in hot- beds and set out as soon as danger of freezing is over, planting twelve to eighteen inches apart in rows two to three feet wide. Frequent and thorough cultivation should be given. The green worms can be controlled by using pyrethrum powder, Hammond’s Slug Shot or Paris Green. Root maggots can be killed by digging out a cup-like hole around the stem and applying kerosene emulsion or some similar insecticide. Planting the ground to some other crop for several seasons is the surest remedy for the disease called club-root. To prevent cabbage fly, dust with air slaked lime, wood ashes or tobacco dust. FIRST EARLY VARIETIES COPENHAGEN MARKET— Matures about July 1st. This variety appears to stand in a class by itself. It is the very earliest sort in our trial grounds, and also one of the very best. Uniform, with splendid sized heads; round, and with only moderate amount of loose or outside leaves. We believe this to be the very best early cabbage on the market today, and we know our stock to be of the very best. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10; % Lb., $4.00. EUREKA FIRST EARLY — A splendid first early variety for those who like a flat headed cabbage. Heads are small, flat, compact and very uniform. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS — Pointed, solid heads that ripen about with Early Jersey Wakefield. A good early variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; ^ Lb., $3.00. EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD — Deservedly one of the most popular early varieties. Small heads are very solid, conical and with few waste leaves. Our stock is of the best and runs very true and uniform. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10; 14 Lb., $4.00. EARLY SPRING — Flat, medium large, very solid and oc- cupying a small amount of space. A splendid first early, flat-headed cabbage. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; ^4 Lb., $3.00. SECOND EARLY AND ALL HEAD — This is undoubtedly one of the best second early cabbages. The heads are large, flat, solid, with a moderate amount of waste leaves. It is well adapted for kraut, and by planting late may be used for a winter cabbage. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. ALL SEASONS — A very uniform and dependable variety that matures a little later than All Head. Heads are flat, solid, and the quality is very fine. Equally good for a winter cabbage if planted late, and from this fact it gets its name. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. BRUNSWICK — Late summer sort; large, uniform and de- pendable. Similar to but a little larger than Early Summer and Early Flat Dutch. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. , CHARLESTON or LARGE WAKEFIELD— This variety is a strain of Early Jersey Wakefield that matures about ten days later and produces heads about twice as large. It is not so pointed, but grows equally as solid. A standard sort, and our seed is of the best strain. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10; % Lb., $4.00. INTERMEDIATE SORTS GLORY OF ENKHUIZEN— Matures about July 5th to 10th. In our trial grounds no other cabbage maturing at the same time as this quite equals it. The heads are splen- didly uniform, round, very attractive in appearance and the heaviest variety which we have at that time. Splen- did either to market or for home use. Our stock of this great variety simply can’t be beaten. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10; % Lb., $4.00. EARLY DWARF FLAT DUTCH — A large, smooth head- ing, second early sort; short stemmed and hardy. Later than All Head; a standard variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; 14 Lb., $3.00. EARLY SUMMER — A large Drumhead cabbage maturing ten days later than Wakefield. Heads are large, flat and solid. One of the very best second early sorts. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. EARLY WINNINGSTADT— Heads about like Wakefield, but later. The bluish-green leaves are very resistant both to hot sun and to insect attacks. Very solid and uniform. A splendid kraut variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $3.00. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICS BURG, OHIO. 11 Copenhagen Market. IMPROVED AMERICAN SAVOY — A little later than the Early Ulm, larger, equally as good in • quality and it stands hot weather better. Leaves are very crinkled, making a striking looking cab- bage. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. IMPROVED LARGE RED DUTCH — A Standard variety. Heads of large size, slightly rounded, seven to eight inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb-, $3.00. LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD — A large, deep headed sort with few outer leaves and of very good quality. A sure cropper whose excellence is well known by gardeners. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. MAMMOTH ROCK RED — The largest and surest heading of the red cabbages. Medium length stem; head medium large, round, solid, and of a handsome dark red color that is carried into the heart. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH— A standard winter vari- ety; large headed, late, flat, very solid and of ex- cellent quality; a splendid keeper. Can be grown from seed sown out of doors. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Yt Lb., $3.00. Danish Bali Head. AUTUMN and WINTER SORTS AUTUMN KING or WORLD BEATER— One of the largest fall varieties, fine for exhibition or for kraut, but somewhat lack- ing in quality and not a very good winter keeper. It yields enormously, and has a small amount of outer leaves. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 90c; Yt Lb., $3.25. DANISH BALL HEAD (Short Stemmed) — This splendid cab- bage is an improvement on the old tall stemmed strain, the stems being short with the solid ball-like heads borne close to the ground. Otherwise it is the same as the parent strain. Ours is the best Denmark seed. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10; Ya Lb., $4.00. DANISH BALL HEAD WINTER (Tall Stemmed)— Standard win- ter cabbage because of the heavy, ball-like heads of superior quality. Its keeping qualities are unexcelled, and while the heads are not as large as some, they will outweigh those of any other variety, size considered. This variety has been grown for many years in Denmark, where it is prized above all others. Our seed comes direct from the best Danish growers. Pkt., 10c; Oz., $1.10. Ya Lb., $4.00. SAVOY EARLY ULM — One of the earliest and sweetest of the Savoy leaved cabbages, with large, round, solid heads. The leaves are very crinkled and the quality is excellent. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. Volga. SUCCESSION — Equally good as a second early sort or as a winter cabbage. The large, flat, solid heads mature about a week later than Henderson’s Early Summer. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. SUREHEAD — One of the best main crop varieties, maturing a week earlier than Premium Flat Dutch. Nearly every plant will produce a large, flat, solid head and the quality is splendid. A very dependable sort. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. VOLGA — This variety came originally from Russia and is remarkably early for a cabbage that produces such large, well formed heads. For main crop it can be planted as late as July 1st with the assurance that an abundance of large heads will be matured. It is very solid and a splen- did keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $3.00. CORN SALAD or FETTICUS A hardy vegetable that makes a very refreshing and de- licious * winter salad. Sow thinly in rows from August to October, and before cold weather sets in protect with a light mulch of straw or coarse litter. The leaves will be ready to use in the late fall and early winter. One ounce will plant thirty feet of drill. The richer the ground the better success will be had. ( LARGE SEEDED — The best known variety. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; Ya Lb., 25c; Lb., 75c. 12 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO Improved Long Orange. Chantenay Carrots. CARROTS This delicious and nutritious vegetable is not appreciated as it should be. Properly cooked, it is a great delicacy. Its feeding qualities for stock are excellent. A sandy soil is best, but any good rich soil will produce good crops. Sow in early spring in rows fifteen to eighteen inches apart and thin to three to four inches, according to size of variety. Cover the seed only half an inch and give careful cultivation throughout the season. They may be eaten either when a half inch or so in diameter or when fully. grown. CHANTENAY* — A medium early, productive variety of very fine quality. Root five inches long, two and a half inches in diameter, deep orange, fine grained, flavor excellent. One could hardly say too much in praise of this very popular variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. EARLY SCARLET HORN — A small early variety suitable either for forcing or early garden use. Roots three inches by two, attractive orange color and very fine quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. IMPROVED DANVERS HALF LONG — A splendid market carrot and also fine for home use. Half long roots about 6 by 2y2 in., smooth and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. LONG RED or LONG ORANGE IMPROVED — The standard late vari- ety, very productive and of good quality. Roots pointed and often 12 inches long, fairly smooth and of a deep orange color. Often used for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.25. NEW AMSTERDAM FORCING — A new and quite distinct variety, unsurpassed for forcing under glass and for early market grown in the open. The roots are very uniform, about four inches long by an inch and a quarter in diameter, straight, with a blunt end and very small tap root. The flesh is of superior quality, crisp and sweet, without stringiness, and the core is very small. The foli- age is very light, averaging but six inches in height. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.00. OXHEART op GUERANDE — About three inches long, two inches in diameter. Rather conical shape, quite early. It has excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. LONG WHITE BELGIAN — Very large white variety that is used for stock feeding. Especially relished by horses. Grows half out of ground; very productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. RED ST. VALERY — Often called Pointed-rooted Danvers, grows very smooth and regular, being two to three inches in diameter and ten to twelve inches long. It tapers gradually. Has a deep rich color and is very desirable for table or feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. CAULIFLOWER Culture the same as for cabbage excepting that they require more moisture and will respond readily to a very fertile soil. The later vareties must be planted very early in order to mature. One ounce of seed will produce 1,500 to 2,000 plants. Danvers Half Long. Danish Snowball. EARLY SNOWBALL — The early maturing strain of short leaved Snowball type of Cauliflower; also as reliable and dependable as any variety grown. The heads large, solid and beautifully white. Our stock is grown by an expert in Denmark, selected with great care, and we are sure is unsurpassed by any. Pkt., 25c; % Oz., 75c; Oz., $2.75; Va Lb., $10.60. EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT — An early variety of dwarf habit that is largely used for forcing. A vigorous grower and a sure header. Pkt., 20c; Va Oz., 45c; Oz., $1.50; Va Lb., $5.50. DANISH GIANT — A later variety than the two above, but very drouth resistant and makes a larger head. Pkt., 20c; ^4 Oz., 60c; Oz., $2.00; % Lb., $8.00. LARGE ALGIERS — A late sort that is sure to head and frost resistant. The large leaves protect the heads admirably. Excellent quality and very popular. Pkt., 10c; Va Oz., 30c; Oz., 90c; *4 Lb., $3.50. 13 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. CELERY CELERY SEED should be sown indoors from February 20th to April 20th, or out- doors in April. Cover lightly, keep the beds moist, almost to wetness, and the temperature should not exceed sixty degrees. Outdoors it is sometimes neces- sary to furnish partial shade with lattice work that admits about half the sunlight. Keep the small plants well watered and free from weeds. Transplant when four inches high, cutting off the tops as well as part of the roots. The soil must be rich and moist or else water should be available for irrigation. Transplant the last of June or first of July, although it is sometimes possible to mature a crop set out as late as the middle of August. In setting dig wide trenches six. inches deep, four to six feet apart. Set the plants six inches apart, packing the soil firmly about the foots. Water often and keep the weeds down by cultivation and hoeing. Blanch- ing is done by heaping up with soil or with two wide boards placed on each side of the rows and held in place by stakes or wire hoops at the top. The latter method is necessary when blanching in hot weather for the early market. Be careful not to disturb the plants while wet, as this increases the tendency to rust. EASY BLANCHING — -A new second early variety of dwarf habit, which comes to maturity just after Golden Self Blanching. Very compact, easily blanched to a white, crisp bunch, of fine flavor. Of good keeping qualities. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; % Lb., $1.25; Lb., $4.50. COLUMBIA — For the home garden or market, this variety is coming very much into favor because of its superior qualities. Ripening about with the Golden Self Blanching, with stalks very thick and almost round, it makes an excellent showing on the home table. Blanches to an almost golden-yellow and has a nutty flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. EVANS* TRIUMPH — One of the best of the large, late sorts. It blanches nearly white, crisp, tender and of fine flavor. A splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. FORDHOOK EMPEROR — A new celery of the true dwarf type and easily blanched. Plants average fifteen to eighteen inches high, stalks smooth and very thick. Color white, tinged with yellow when blanched, and the flavor decidedly nutty and the stalks crisp. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 80c; % Lb., $2.65; Lb., $10.00. GIANT PASCAL — An easily blanched and fine keeping large late sort. Requires the entire season to mature, is a good shipper and a good market sort. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. GIANT WHITE SOLID — A large growing, vigorous sort, of splendid quality, that matures a little earlier than Giant Pascal; blanches to a golden-white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; *4 Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING — The most popular variety grown. Although the stalks are large and heavy, they blanch excellently and the flavor is excelled by none. In color it is beautiful golden-yellow. Our seed of this variety is French grown. American grown seed of Golden Self-Blanching celery never gives satis- factory results. Pkt., 15c; y2 Oz., 60c; Oz., $1.00; ^4 Lb., $3.50; Lb., $12.00. WHITE PLUME — Very early and very easily blanched. Its attractive appearance makes one of the best early market varieties, although it does not keep quite so well as Golden Self-Blanching. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; ^4 Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.50. WINTER QUEEN — One of the best keepers, making it valuable for late winter and spring markets. Has the largest hearts of any celery, is creamy-white, and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. CELERIAC Sow seed the same as for celery. Transplant into rows two feet apart and thin to nine inches in the row. Cultivate thoroughly. It is not necessary to earth up. LARGE SMOOTH PRAGUE — This is the most popular variety with American growers. Roots nearly globular, comparatively smooth, with few roots at the bottom, flavor excellent. This variety excels all others in appearance, size and quality. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.50. CHICORY The roots, dried and ground, are used as a substitute for coffee, also are very palatable cooked. Sow early in the spring in rows eighteen inches apart and thin to six inches between plants. The plants are perennial and spread from the roots. LARGE ROOTED OR COFFEE — The largest rooted variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; *4 Lb., $1.00. WITLOFF OR FRENCH ENDIVE — This variety makes a delicious winter salad much like Cos Lettuce. The long parsnip-like roots are lifted in the fall and forced indoors or else stored and set out in the spring to produce the deliciously tender leaves. Sow the seed in June in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, the plants being not closer than three inches. In November lift the roots, cut back the tops to two inches, and then store in a cool place until time for forcing. Plant in a trench 16 or 18 inches deep and iy2 inches apart, leaving about 8 inches above bottom of trench. Fill trench with light, rich soil and, if quick growth is desired, mulch with manure. In a month the heads are ready -to.be cut with a small portion of the root at- tached. If planted outside in the spring, plant in rows 28 inches apart, where they will produce delicious, creamy-white leaves. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; 14 Lb., $1.00. COLLARDS Sow seed as for cabbage in June, July and August for succession. When a month old transplant'in rows a foot apart each way and cul- tivate thoroughly. GEORGIA — This is the principal Southern variety used for greens; grows vigorously with light green leaves somewhat resembling cab- bage, but borne only in a cluster and not heading. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.60. Golden Self-Blanching. 14 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. SWEET CORN PLANT either in hills three feet apart each way, or in rows three feet apart, with one or two stalks every ten inches. Break off suckers and give careful cultivation. For succession we use Peep-O-Day, Golden Bantam, Wing’s Golden Sugar, Early Evergreen and Country Gentleman. Planted at the same time these varieties follow each other, making a nice succession. BANTAM EVERGREEN — When once you have tasted a yellow grained Sweet Corn no other will ever again satisfy you. Bantam Evergreen has the good qual- ities of the Early Bantam but is a much heavier yielder. Ears eight to ten inches long with twelve rows of delicious and tender yellow grains. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. BLACK MEXICAN — A standard midseason variety, maturing for us July 27th. Its deliciously sweet flavor more than makes up for the bluish-black color which it turns on maturing. Fodder medium tall; ears long and slender; rows straight and kernels rather flat. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. CORY (Extra Early or Red Cob Cory)-^A standard early market sort, maturing for us July 20th. Fodder six feet; ears six inches, grain medium width with lit- tle air space. A very attractive early corn. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 56c; 15 Lbs., $3.75. COLUMBUS MARKET— The success of this corn in the way of the demand caused for it may in large part be explained by the fact that the variety has combined the productiveness and qualities of an evergreen corn with the early maturity of a late second early. Ears ten to twelve inches long, carrying sixteen rows of fine large, deep, white and very sweet grains, which are unsurpassed in the matter of tenderness and flavor. The variety may be classed as a good early evergreen. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN— One of the sweetest and best of the late varieties; matures for us August 7th. Fod- der seven feet; ears eight inches; cobs small and thick- ly covered with deep, pearly-white grains that are ir- regular in arrangement, not being arranged in rows. Very productive and a splendid market variety. Pkt., 15c; Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. CROSBY’S EARLY — A second early variety that is ex- tensively used for early canning. Medium sized fodder; ears medium length; kernels deep, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. WING’S GOLDEN SUGAR (Originated by Wing, 1915)— We claim for this new Sweet Corn all the good qualities of that wonderful variety, Golden Bantam, with the added advantage of an ear one and a half times as long. It has the same luscious sweetness and delicacy of flavor possessed by Golden Bantam. Up to this time Golden Bantam has been acknowledged as the sweetest and best eating variety of Sweet Corn grown. Its disad- vantage was a rather small ear. Wing’s Golden Sugar has an ear one-half larger, is every bit as sweet and nice in every way, matures at almost exactly the same time, has a little larger, more vigorous fodder. Cus- tomers who have purchased this seed from us have been very enthusiastic, and we look for this variety to assume large proportions within the next few years. Pkt., 15c; Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. WING’S ROSY MORN— Tested with thirty-eight other va- rieties, this was among the first to mature, in produc- Wing’s Golden Sugar. tiveness was superior to Golden Bantam, and its equal in flavor. It produced uniformly handsome ears from six to seven inches long, with white cob and white ker- nels tinted a delicate pink. This new variety is a strong rival of Golden Bantam, if not its superior. Pkt., 15c; Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ADAMS EARLY — Matures August 1st. Fodder seven feet; ears eight inches; well filled, with no air space; grains broad, deep and white. A good market variety; mid- season in maturity. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 27c; 2 Lbs., 40c; 15 Lbs., $2.70. EARLY EVERGREEN — A variety possessing the good qualities of Stowell’s Evergreen and maturing fully a week earlier, about August 1st. Fodder about seven feet; ears seven inches or over; kernels deep, narrow, tender and very sweet. Stays in its prime a long time. A splendid home garden or market type. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. GOLDEN BANTAM — ^Matures for us July 23d. Ears six inches; fodder five feet. This variety stands in a class by itself, no other variety that we know of, excepting Wing’s Golden Sugar, anywhere near equaling it in sweetness and quality. It is good enough to suit the most critical. The ears are only moderate sized, but we consider the variety productive. The grain is rather broad; the ears well filled out without air space. We recommend this variety simply to eat. It is too good to sell. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. EARLY MAMMOTH — A very productive, late ripening, second early variety, maturing for us about August 4th. The fodder is medium height; ears long, tapering; ker- nels large and sweet, protected by a heavy husk. A splendid variety to plant late for late market. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 56c; 15 Lbs., $3.75. Golden Bantam. THE WING SEED COMPANY, ME CHAN I CS3 UR G , OHIO 15 Kendal’s Giant. Early Evergreen. EARLY MINNESOTA — A splendid second early variety that comes in just after Cory, maturing- about July 27th. Fodder six feet; ears eight inches, slender, with little air space; kernels broad, fairly deep, and of a fine sweet flavor. A very attractive mar- ket corn. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 56c; 15 Lbs., $3.75. HOWLING MOB — This is a splendid second early sweet corn, with medium sized ears, measuring from seven to nine inches and having twelve to fourteen rows of good sized, pearly-white kernels. The quality is extra sweet and tender and combined with its extreme productiveness makes this variety one of the best all around kinds for either the home or the market gardener. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. KENDAL’S EARLY GIANT — A large eared second early variety that matures about August 1st. Fodder seven feet; ears seven inches, thick, with no air space; kernels in regular rows, broad, deep, creamy-white and very sweet. An attractive looking sort to sell and better than the average to eat. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 56c; 15 Lbs., $3.75. LATE MAMMOTH — A very large, vigorous growing late sort, matures about August 17th. Fodder eight feet; ears often ten inches long, uniform and tapering; grain me- dium sized and sweet. The very largest of the sugar corns and very productive. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. MAMMOTH WHITE CORY— The largest and most productive of our extra early sorts. Fodder four feet; ears six inches, straight rowed with little air space; kernels very wide and of good quality. A splendid early market corn, maturing about July 17th. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 38c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. PEEP-O-DAY — A favorite extra early variety, ma- turing about July 20th. Short fodder, bearing often two ears to one stalk; ears six inches; ker- nels plump and white in even rows. A very fine early market corn, tender, and good to eat. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 56c; 15 Lbs., $3.75. PERRY’S HYBRID — A popular Eastern variety. Ma- tures about August 1st. Fodder seven feet; ears eight inches, rows straight; grains medium large and sweeter than average sorts. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. STO WELL’S EVERGREEN — The standard main crop variety for either home use or the canning factory. Matures about August 7th. Fodder seven feet; ears eight inches; kernels medium sized, deep, tender, but not so sweet as some other varieties. Very productive and remains in its prime a long time. Pkt., 15c; Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 76c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. WHITE EVERGREEN — A pure white strain of Stowell’s Evergreen that is especially valuable for the canning industry. It matures with Stow- ell’s and in other characteristics very closely re- sembles the parent strain. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. ZIG ZAG EVERGREEN — A variety combining the productiveness of the Evergreen and the fine eating qualities of the Country Gentleman. The stalks grow to good height, bearing large ears of excellent quality. This corn is very productive Ripens about with Evergreen. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb , 40c; 2 Lbs., 66c; 15 Lbs., $4.50. POP CORN QUEEN’S GOLDEN — A smooth yellow variety that is very prolific and of excellent quality. The grains pop perfectly white and very large. Ears six inches, well filled; kernels smooth, and a rich golden color; cob white. Usually bears two ears to a stalk. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 32c. Express not paid, 15 Lbs., 24c per Lb. WHITE RICE — An old standard variety that ma- tures a little earlier than Queen’s Golden. The ears are shorter; kernels deep, sharp and of a pale yellow color. Very prolific and of excellent quality when popped. Pkt., 10c; Lb., 32c. Ex- press not paid, 15 Lbs., 24c per Lb. Peep-O-Day. 16 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO Fordliook Famous. PLANT when the ground is warm, in hills three feet apart for the smaller sorts and four feet for the larger vari- eties. A fertile soil is best and it should be well worked. To kill the beetles sprinkle on the ground, as soon as the plants appear, ashes or tobacco dust mixed with turpentine, taking care that the vines are not killed by a too generous application. ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE— A very attractive and pop- ular sort in the South. Medium sized, early, a heavy yielder and cuts well. Pkt., 5c: Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.50. COOL AND CRISP — Unusually attractive, white spine va- riety, very early, long, slender, rather pointed, and cuts above average. Good either for pickling or slicing. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. CUMBERLAND — A hardy variety of white spine type, pro- ducing very freely, the color gray-green. It is thickly covered with small, fine spines, except on the extreme stem end, and the surface is roughened in the manner desired for pickling. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. DARK GREEN ARLINGTON — This variety combines the special qualities of a hothouse cucumber with the hardiness of outdoor sorts and is a very valuable sort. The vines grow vigorously and set on a heavy crop which are ready to pick only a few days later than the extra early sorts. The shape is long and uniform. Color a rich dark green. The color is held until nearly ripe, so that no better colored slicing cucumber is grown. The flesh is crystal white, crisp and of excellent qual- ity. This variety is highly recommended to market growers who have a critical market where a premium is paid for extra appearance and extra quality. Length as a slicer seven to nine inches. Also recommended as a forcing sort for hothouse or frames. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 60c; 1 Lb., $1.80. DAVIS’ PERFECT — A splendid, new variety, adapted either to greenhouse or outdoor use. When grown out- doors, frequently good enough to sell as hothouse fruit. Popular with market gardeners on account of its splen- did quality and because it frequently sells above market price. It is long, slender, smooth, with excellent color, and cuts above average. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.50. EARLY CLUSTER — Small vines that are very productive through a long period. The short, light green fruits borne in clusters of two or three, make the very finest sort of early pickles and are often used for slicing as well. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. EARLY RUSSIAN — One of the earliest varieties; fruit about three inches long and very satisfactory for pickles, if kept gathered when young. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. EARLY SHORT GREEN — An excellent variety for pickles, very early, producing well; is also adapted to slicing. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. EARLIEST OF ALL — The earliest of any strain of White Spine grown. For slicing the fruits are six to seven inches long, straight, square ended, color the equal of any cucum- ber, and of the finest flavor. A highly selected strain with strong blood, making it a very vigorous grower. For pickling it has been pronounced the finest ever grown for this purpose. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 60c; Lb., $1.80. EVERBEARING — An early and very prolific variety, suitable for pickles. Fruit small, of good quality, and if kept gathered, very prolific. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE— An unusually attractive and very popular variety. Excellent for forcing and a heavy yielder, commanding the highest market price. It is productive, of good size, very smooth, and cuts unu- sually well. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. FORDHOOK FAMOUS — An unusually attractive early sort, very long, slender, dark green and somewhat pointed; the flesh is very thick and crisp; seeds few, and the flavor delicious. The vines are uniformly productive throughout the season. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. GREEN PROLIFIC — Most highly esteemed for producing medium sized pickles, which, if kept picked, will pro- duce an abundance of fruit through a long season. Especially recommended to gardeners. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 60c; Lb., $1.60. IMPROVED LONG GREEN — A standard sort, adapted especially to long pickles, for which purpose it is excel- lent. The bulk of the crop of this variety matures rather late. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.00. JAPANESE CLIMBING— Vines are unusually strong and throw out tendrils, making it suitable for training on trellises. Fruit is long and well formed, suitable either for pickles or slicing. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. KLONDIKE — A good strain of white spine, very popular in the South for shipping North; very dark green, smooth, retains its color well. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. LIVINGSTON’S EVERGREEN PICKLING— A hardy, pro- lific variety, excellently adapted to pickling and also satisfactory for slicing; a good producer. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. NICHOL’S MEDIUM GREEN — A standard, old variety suitable either for pickles or slicing. Good quality and a good yielder. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 44 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. SNOW’S PICKLING — This is one of the early varieties which makes the finest of pickles. Used exclusively by certain growers for this purpose. Is a square-ended sort, of excellent quality. We have especially choice selected seed. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 60c; Lb., $1.60. WESTERFIELD CHICAGO PICKLE — A decidedly popular pickling variety that frequently commands more than market price. It is universally used by the great pickle manufacturers. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; 44 Lb., 30c; Lb., $1.00. WEST INDIA GHERKIN — A small oval variety, suitable for pickles only. It produces heavily; surface is de- cidedly rough; length about two to three inches. Pkt., Cool and Crisp. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 17 CRESS SOW as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in good soil. Make shallow drills sixteen inches apart; cover seed one-half inch, pressing the soil down firmly. Thin to four or five inches apart in the row. For succession plant every two weeks. Use as salad before the flowers appear. Watercress may either be started in pans or boxes of very moist earth and then transplanted to the bank of streams or pond where you wish them to grow, or the seed may be lightly covered with soil along the borders of streams. It can be grown in tubs of good soil in a shady place, if plenty of water is given. BROAD-LEAVED WINTER OR UPLAND— A hardy perennial which stays green nearly the entire year; will do for use very early in the spring; eaten like lettuce or boiled like spinach. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 50c. CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS — An excellent flavored variety which may be cut two or three times. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; % Lb., 25c. TRUE WATERCRESS — The well-known perennial, aquatic plant, very prolific and easily grown, with a mild pungent flavor, rel- ished by nearly every one. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 45c; % Lb., $1.50. EGG PLANT SOW in hotbeds early in spring, transplant when weather is warm and perfectly settled; set plants about three feet by two feet. When cutting the fruit, be careful not to destroy the roots of the plants. One ounce of seed produces 1,000 plants. LONG PURPLE — A very early maturing, productive variety. Rich purple color with long fruit and excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 70c; % Lb., $2.50; Lb., $9.00. NEW YORK IMPROVED LARGE PURPLE — A standard variety with large fruit, oval shaped and smooth, deep purple, early, pro- ductive and of good quality. Pkt., 25c; Oz., 70c; Yt Lb., $2.50; Lb., $9.00. New York Improved Purple. BLACK BEAUTY — Entirely spineless variety, ten days earlier than New York; attractive in form, broad and thick, purple color, a desirable variety for northern gardens. Pkt., 25c; Oz., 70c; & Lb., $2.50; Lb., $9.00. DANDELION Sow early in spring or up to June in good, warm soil, one-half inch deep, eighteen inches apart, and cultivate well. They are ready to cut the following spring. They may be blanched by placing a couple of boards over the rows V-shaped, excluding the light and rendering them far superior to the wild varieties. CULTIVATED OR FRENCH COM3ION — A decided improvement on the wild dandelion, being almost double its size, very early and vigorous. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c; Yi Lb., $1.25. GOURDS Culture is the same as for Spinach. Rapid growing climbers, making good trellis covers, and the fruit being in- teresting and ornamental. DIPPER — Used for dippers, grows about twelve inches long, will last for years, holds one to four pints. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. JAPANESE NEST EGG — The size of a hen’s egg; used for darners. Pkt., 20c; Oz., 45c. SUGAR TROUGH — Has hard, thick shell, light, durable Green Curled Winter. and strong; holds about six or eight gallons. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. MIXED— Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ORNAMENTAL GOURD — A choice mixture of the orna- mental sorts, many of them being very curious and in- teresting both in form and markings. Pkt., 10; Oz., 30c. ENDIVE NE of the best fall and winter salads. It is easily blanched, crisp, tender and of fine flavor. For early use sow the middle of April, for later use sow from June to August in rows fifteen to twenty-four inches apart, thinning to eight inches apart. When desired for use tie the leaves up so that they will blanch, or cover with boards in the same manner as described for dandelions. BROAD LEAVED BATAVIAN — The broadest leaved variety, the leaves being much the same size and shape as a large dandelion leaf. The inner leaves form a sort of head that blanches out very nicely. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Y± Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. EVER WHITE CURLED — Light green, curled leaves that blanch out very easily. Very decorative and of fine qual- ity. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; y4 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. GREEN CURLED WINTER — Very similar to White Curled except that the leaves are a dark green and are more finely divided and curled. The center blanches to a creamy-white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. LARGE CURLED PAN C ALIER — The largest of the curled sorts, but not so curly as Green Curled. It is earlier and more erect, the leaves growing so thickly in the center as to almost blanch themselves. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Y± Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. 18 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. KOHL RABI IN growth this vegetable is half way between the turnip and cabbage. Cooked like turnips they are very deli- cious, the flavor being somewhat milder and the quality finer. Sow early in the spring, in light, rich soil; the rows should be eighteen inches apart; thin to six inches apart in the row. Cultivate like cabbage. For succession, sow every two weeks until hot weather, when they fail to do well. For fall use seedings can be made in July. EARLY WHITE VIENNA — A short leaved, early variety that is of much finer quality than the Large White. The roots are best used when they are only two or two and a half inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. EARLY PURPLE VIENNA — Very similar to White Vienna except that the root and leaves are purple and some- what larger. It is also a little later. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. LEEK THIS plant belongs to the onion family and is used in soups or boiled like asparagus. Sow on good onion soil very early in the spring in drills six inches apart and one inch deep, thinning to six inches in the row. The earth should be drawn up around them when culti- vating. They may be stored in a cool cellar in winter. BROAD SCOTCH or LONDON FLAG — A hardy variety with large, broad leaves and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; % Lb., $1.15; Lb., $4.00. GIANT MUSSELBURG — Has thick, long stems, very sweet, and has a mild flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; i/4 Lb., $1.15; Lb., $4.00. LARGE CARENTAN — A standard market variety of large size, sometimes growing three inches in diameter. Kohl Rahi. Flavor mild, and very hardy. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; ^4 Lb., $1.15; Lb., $4.00. DOBBIE’S CHAMPION — This variety has a very long neck, thick and meaty. The quality is very good, having a deli- cious flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; % Lb., $1.15; Lb., $4.00. KALE or BORECOLE THESE plants are extensively used, especially in the South, for garnishing and greens. They are of the cabbage family, do not form heads, but furnish an abundance of attractive green leaves. Seed may be sown from April to October, being handled the same as cabbage, except that some of the varieties will stand a good deal of frost. The young shoots which come up from the old stalks in the spring make excellent greens. DWARF GREEN SCOTCH CURLED — Produces an abun- dance of finely curled, Parsley-like leaves that are very hardy and resistant, staying in their prime for a long time. A heavy yielder and extensively grown, especially in the South, for shipment. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; % Lb-. $1.15; Lb., $4.00. TALL GREEN SCOTCH CURLED — Very similar to the Dwarf Green excepting that leaves are a brighter green, a little coarser, and are borne at the top of a stalk two feet from the ground. It is of good quality and so hardy that a light frost improves rather than injures it. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., $1.00; Lb., $3.50. SIBERIAN — A very vigorous, hardy variety that may be sown in September for spring greens. It is of dwarf habit, with large, bluish-green leaves; not so finely curled as the Scotch Curled varieties. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; J/4 Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.25. LETTUCE LETTUCE likes a moderately moist, fertile soil. Seed may be sown as early as the ground is fit, sowing every two weeks for succession. The heading varieties should be thinned to eight inches apart, but if heads are not wanted leave the plants two inches apart to grow in a mass. For winter use, sow under glass from November to February. Keep in a moderate temperature, giving as much light and air as possible. From time of seeding to maturity is forty or fifty days. One ounce of seed will produce 3,000 plants. Ohio Grand Rapids. Just-In-Head. 19 THE WING SEED COMPANY, ME CHAN I CSB UR G, OHIO. HEADING VARIETIES The popular belief that Head Lettuce is difficult to grow is entirely wrong. All that is necessary is to select proper varieties, thin the plants to eight inches in the row, and give careful cultivation. JUST-IN-HEAD — This new variety, which was introduced by us last year, is worthy of any praise that we or our customers will give it. In our trial grounds it is five days earlier than any other variety, and has better heading tendencies. It grows very compact, making the center of the head exceedingly well blanched, while the quality and flavor is much superior to its nearest com- petitor. The plants, if given plenty of room, form numer- ous heads weighing over a pound each. The outer leaves are a very deep rich green while the interior of the head is as yellow as butter. Pkt., 20c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.60; Lb., $5.00. BLACK SEEDED TENNIS BALL — A variety very similar to the May King, and by our tests practically as valu- able. It is a few days earlier, and with us lasted a few days longer than May King, but the latter had a trifle larger proportion of fine heads. The leaf edges are plain. The heads are quite solid and bleach to a beau- tiful creamy-white. This variety is also well recom- mended for forcing. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.10. MAY KING — This variety is surely good enough to satisfy the most exacting. It is equally good for forcing or for growing outdoors. Practically every plant forms a beau- > tiful compact, good sized head which bleaches to a creamy-white, and is very finely flavored. It matures early and is in its prime about two weeks. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. WHEELER’S TOM THUMB — A small yet very compact growing variety suitable for growing in frames as well as in the open. The plant grows so compactly that there is scarcely any waste of outer leaves. It may be planted very close. The quality is of the best. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. LOOSE HEAD VARIETIES ALGIERS — This is a nice little lettuce of excellent quality. Introduced by us from. France this year for the first time, we believe it will prove an excellent summer head lettuce. Head very solid, compact, tender, quite dark green, tinged with red on top. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.10. BIG BOSTON — This variety heads up in cool weather bet- ter than any other sort and stands hot weather equally well, making it especially valuable for market gar- deners. It is quite extensively grown in the South for shipment North in winter. The leaves are large and nearly smooth, the edges lightly tinged with brown. Large, loose heads are very crisp, tender, and of the finest flavor. Our stock is from the best selected strain. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER— Like the Big Boston this ) variety ripens up very well in cool weather and is much used for shipping North in winter. The leaves are large. Black Seeded Tennis Ball. smooth, very dark green; slow about coming to prime, but ripens very uniformly and stays in its prime a long time. The heads are loose, but blanch to a creamy- white, and the quality is unexcelled. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.10. DEACON — A splendid summer variety of the “butter” type. Plants are compact with few outside leaves; leaves are smooth and very light green; the large loose heads blanch inside to a golden-yellow color. It does not stand heat so well or remain in its prime so long as some of the other varieties. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.10. MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BUTTER — Liked by market gardeners because it can be planted very early and stands cold weather well. It ripens early and uniform- ly. Leaves smooth, light, yellowish-green; heads are large, loose, beautifully blanched and of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. MAXIMUM or IMMENSITY — A variety similar to Hubbard Market in size- and quality, but more hardy and drouth resistant. The leaves are dark green, smooth, heads are large, compact, greenish-white inside and very slow to run to seed. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. HUBBARD MARKET — A late variety, but one that stays in its prime for a long time. Leaves are thick, bright green, blistered and with wavy edges; heads are large, solid, and of very fine flavor. Very uniform in matur- ing. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.50. WHITE SEEDED TENNIS BALL or BOSTON MARKET— A splendid forcing variety, being strictly cabbage head- ing, very early and with little waste. Very good but- ' tery flavor and quality excellent. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya • Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.10. Prizehead. Deacon. 20 THE WING SEED COMPANY, ME CHAN I CSB UR G, OHIO. LOOSE LEAF VARIETIES DENVER MARKET — One of the most at- tractive varieties in the loose-leaf class. It is adapted for sum- mer use outdoors, hut is also splendid for forcing. As it remains in its prime for a long time it is a valuable market lettuce. The leaves are very frilled with curled edges and are of a beautiful light green color; the inner leaves being bleached and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. OHIO GRAND RAPIDS — This new strain of lettuce is distinctly a forcing variety, and in this respect much superior to the old type of Grand Rapids. Producing a large amount of chlorophyl in the leaves, it comes from the greenhouse a beautiful shade of green, about the way the ordinary Grand Rapids looks when it is grown out doors. This new strain is also free from leaf rot and mildew, which is another valuable asset it possesses as a forcing lettuce. Now on top of all this can be added that the new variety will give a twenty per cent higher yield than the old strain. So altogether it is probably the best thing in the way of forcing lettuce which has ever been offered to the greenhouse gardener. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. GRAND RAPIDS — This variety is the most attractive of all when seen growing outside. The leaves are borne in great bunches and are rather smooth with beauti- fully frilled edges of a light green color. The leaves are borne up well off the ground, preventing waste, and the variety stays in its prime longer than any other in its class. Our strain is constantly being improved by selection, and is of the best possible quality. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. HANSON IMPROVED — A loose heading variety that is splendid for outdoor use. The leaves are large, of a yellowish-green color, blistered and with crinkled edges; the heads are large, loose and beautifully blanched in- side. The quality is splendid, the leaves being decid- edly crisp, sweet and tender. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. Simpson Early Curled. ICEBERG — An early maturing, outdoor variety somewhat similar to Grand Rapids, excepting that the large white main ribs incurve, forming a loose head that blanches out very nicely. The leaves are pale green with brown tinged edges, and are very much crinkled. The inner leaves are very white, tender and sweet. It stays in its prime for a long time. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. NEW YORK WONDERFUL — A great favorite with mar- ket gardeners around New York and other large cities. The plants are compact and of a very dark green. The leaves are borne upright and are rather smooth, form- ing a large, loose head. The quality is of the finest and the plants ^tay in their prime about ten days. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. PRIZE HEAD — A very striking looking lettuce, the large bunching leaves being tinged a brownish-red, giving it a very handsome appearance. The leaves are very ten- der and sweet, being in fact too tender to stand ship- ping. The heart contains a large amount of blanched leaves. It is one of the earliest to reach maturity and stays in its prime about two weeks. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.10. ROYAL SUMMER — The best medium late summer vari- ety in our trial grounds. Of over fifty different vari- eties of lettuce grown- in our trial grounds the past season this kind proved to remain usable longer than any other variety. Heads are uniform, com- pact, very solid, and of a very pale green color. The quality is excellent, and the plant very hardy and productive. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.10. SIMPSON BLACK SEEDED— One of the most popular of the loose-leaf varieties, with market as well as home gardeners. It is a good all around lettuce, doing well in hothouses, cold frame or outdoors. It is a bunching variety with light green fluffy leaves that are very tender and fine flavored. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; 14 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. SIMPSON EARLY CURLED — A very popular early sort that closely resembles Simpson Black Seeded excepting that the leaves are of a darker green. The leaves are borne in clusters, are crisp, tender and sweet. It is a very reliable variety for family use, as it is sure to make some leaves even under the most unfavorable conditions. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.10. UNRIVALLED SUMMER — The best late summer va- riety that we have tested this year. Another French variety which may be^sown the whole sea- son and it will keep its head very well. The early leaves have a fresh and tender look and may be eaten before the plant comes to head. The quality is very nice and crisp. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.10. r : ( ] 1 B E E 21 THE WING SEED COMPANY, ME CHAN I CSB UR G, OHIO. Iceberg, Just-In-Head. New York or Wonderful. COS LETTUCE THIS splendid type of lettuce is grown very extensively in Europe and its popularity is growing very rapidly in this country. Not to know this lettuce is to have missed a great treat as the large, sweet, tender heads come on after the other sorts are past their prime. It should not be eaten until well headed, as most varieties are bitter up to that time. Cos Lettuce is grown the same as ordinary Head Lettuce, excepting that with Monstrous Brown, Green Provence and some of the other larger sorts a little more space is needed than with the ordinary Head Lettuce. Planted at the same time with Cos, will come on later in the summer after the other lettuce has gone to seed, and if a succession is planted, salads from this delicious vegetable may be enjoyed all summer. The varieties we offer are the best, being selected from, about fifty different sorts secured from' Vilmorin and other great European growers. EXPRESS — 'The earliest and smallest variety of Cos Let- tuce which we handle. The heads are elongated, strict- ly self closing, very white, tender and sweet. A very sure and uniform sort to grow. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. GREEN PROVENCE — A very large, medium early vari- ety. The leaves are a very dark green and there is little waste as they all go to form the large, compact head. In quality it is very good, being equal to the smaller, early varieties. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. MAGNUM BONUM — One of the latest and largest. The long, slender, gray-green leaves self-close into a very large, solid head that blanches well and is of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. MONSTROUS BROWN — A large, striking looking variety of rather late maturity. The broad leaves are olive- green in color, tinged with brownish-red towards the tip. The heads are large, long, compact, and of good quality. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. WHITE PARIS — The old standard variety and very hard to beat. Early, and very sure and uniform in heading, the heads being oblong, tight, crisp, creamy-white and of a fine sweet taste. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. MUSK MELON CANTALOUPES like a warm, fertile, fairly loose soil. Plant when the ground is warm and dry and all danger of frost is over, in hills four to six feet apart each way. Give careful cultivation until the vines cover the ground. For earlier melons and to guard against the beetles, plant in little pots or frames and transplant as soon as the second or third leaves are formed. For the beetle, sprinkle with pulverized tobacco or lime and turpentine, care being taken not to injure the vines. ACME or BALTIMORE — A very desirable melon. The fruits are medium sized, oval-shaped, slightly pointed at stem end, lightly ribbed and closely netted; flesh is thick, green and fine flavored. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 25c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. BANANA — A very odd shaped melon, being elongated and often eighteen or twenty inches long. The flesh is thick and blends from a bright green to salmon in color. When ripe it has a banana-like aroma and the flavor is delicious. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. BURREL’S GEM — A selection of Rockyford that is very similar in appearance excepting that the flesh is a deep orange or salmon color. Fruit is six by four inches, closely netted, lightly ribbed; rind thin but very tough; flesh thick, of fine color and very sweet and tender. It is a splendid shipper. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. CHAMPION MARKET — An early variety very similar to the Netted Gem, but nearly twice as large. Very pro- lific, a good shipper, and of splendid quality. Flesh is light green, thick and of the true “Rockyford” flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. EXTRA EARLY GREEN CITRON — A very early variety of the nutmeg*. type. Medium sized, nearly round, skin green, turning yellow on maturity. Flesh light green and of good flavor. Pkt., 5c; _Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.45. EDEN GEM — This is a netted variety and a heavy yielder. The meat is very deep and the quality all that could be desired. One of the favorites among the Rockyford strains because of its marketable and uniform size. Price: Selected from Best Melons, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Yt Lb., 55c; Lb., $1'.60. Regular Stock, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Ya Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50 EMERALD GEM — A very early variety of the same size as Netted Gem, but with light orange flesh. Not solid enough for distant shipping, but fine for home use or close markets. Nearly round in shape, flesh very thick and sweet flavored. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; Yt Lb., 55c; Lb., $1.60. EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK — Ten days earlier than the old, well known Hackensack variety. Melons of good size, nearly round, flesh thick and of a light green color; fine flavored. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.45. HACKENSACK or TURK’S CAP — Very large, green fleshed melons, nearly round or flattened, ribs large, skin heavily netted. Flesh green, thick, rather coarse, but of fine flavor. Very hardy and productive. Pkt., 5c: Oz., 15c; Yt Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.45. HONEY DEW — A remarkable variety which appeared in 1915 and has created a sensation ever since. The product of slightly over two acres in 1915 netted $3,- 600.00 on the Chicago and New York markets. The melons this year have sold at wholesale for from 35c to $1.50. The rind is dull white when ripe, smooth, practically without netting; size six to seven inches in diameter, eight inches long; flesh a rich green and very sweet. A wonderful shipper that shows practically no loss. Splendid for market growers. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 25c; Ya Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.25. Extra select seed from Best Melons, Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yt Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.75. 22 THE WING SEED COMPANY ’ MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. JENNY LIND — An old favorite, early maturing- melon. The vines are small but very productive; the fruits are nearly round, small and very uniform; the flesh is green, fine grained and of excellent flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; & Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. LONG ISLAND BEAUTY — A similar variety to Hack- ensack, but of superior quality, ripening at the same time. Melons are of large size, heavily ribbed and netted, and of very handsome appearance. The flesh is thick, of a clear green color, and of superior qual- ity. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. MONTREAL NUTMEG — This variety is largely grown around Montreal and commands the highest price in East- ern markets. The fruits are round, quite large, heavily ribbed and netted. The light green flesh is very thick and of delicious flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; r/± Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. OSAGE or MILLER’S CREAM — A me- dium large variety that will do well on rather heavy soil. Oval shaped, dark green skin that is ribbed and netted. Flesh orange colored, very thick, firm, and of a rich flavor. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 55c; Lb., $1.60. Burrel’s Gem. Tip Top, PAUL ROSE or PETOSKEY — This melon resembles Rockyford in outer ap- pearance except that it is larger. It is the result of a cross between Osage and Rockyford, combining the good qualities of each. The melons are ribbed, heavily netted; flesh of a rich, deep orange color that ripens well out to the skin, with small seed cavity, very firm and highly flavored. It is a splendid shipping melon and commands a high price on market. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. ROCKYFORD or NETTED GEM — This delicious vari- ety is the one that has made Colorado famous for its melons and has for a long time been the stand- ard of excellence, being surpassed only by the newer Gold Lined Rocky- ford. The vines are very vigorous and productive. The fruits are medium and uniform in size, oval shaped, slightly ribbed and very densely netted. The flesh is of a rich, green color, fine grained, thick and very superior in flavor. As with the Gold Lined Rockyford we offer two grades of seed, both grown by an expert in Rockyford, Colorado. One is from especially selected melons and the other from fields grown for seed production. Price: Se- lected from Best Melons, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. Regular Stock, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.40. GOLD LINED ROCKYFORD — This variety represents the very acme of perfection, being the most highly developed strain of the famous Rockyford or Netted Gem. The shape is slightly oval, heavily netted over the entire sur- face, and the flesh is very thick, being just as thick at the blossom end as elsewhere; flesh is a rich green in color lined with golden-yellow; the texture is very fine and the flavor superb. The melons are very uniform in size, shape and quality, making it especially desirable for market. Our stock comes direct from a famous grower in the noted melon-growing district at Rockyford, Colo- rado. We offer two grades of seed, one coming from the choicest selected melons and the other from regular stock saved from an entire field set aside for seed produc- tion. Price: Selected from Best Melons, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; M Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. Regular Stock, Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. SALMON TINTED POLLAC — A new strain, highly netted and slightly oblong; outwardly resembling Eden Gem. The flesh is deep green near the rind, but gradually changes to a rich salmon- pink nearest the seed cav- ity. Being of rich quality and a good shipper, we predict for it an ever in- creased demand. Price: Selected from thrker and sweeter. Melons are larger, oval, very dark green with very tough rinds that do not crack in shipping. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. FLORIDA FAVORITE — A large, oblong melon that ripens ten days earlier than Kolb’s Gem. Dark green skin striped with lighter shade, flesh bright red, sweet and tender. Vines vigorous and productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.20. GREY MONARCH — A very large late oblong melon, skin mottled greyish-green, flesh crimson and sweet. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. ICE CREAM OR PEERLESS — One of the very best early varieties for home use or for close markets. Medium sized, oval to long in shape, flesh very red and of the sweetest flavor. The rinds are thin, making it a poor shipper, but it is fine for local markets. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. KLECKLEY’S SWEET — One of the sweetest and best for the home garden or nearby markets. The vines are vigorous and productive, melons medium to large, ob- long, dark green; flesh a bright red, crisp, tender and exceedingly fine flavored and sweet. The thin rinds make them undesirable for shipping. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. McIVER’S WONDERFUL SUGAR — An oblong fruited, rather large variety, twenty inches in length, skin marked with broad stripings of light green on a dark ground. Flesh pale pink, very crisp and thick. An ex- cellent shipper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. MOUNTAIN SWEET — An old standard variety that does well in the Northern states. Rather long and late, of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., '90c. PHINNEY — Very early, good size, oblong, excellent qual- ity; hardy and productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. TRIUMPH — A very large, handsome variety grown chiefly in the South for shipping. Dark green skin, flesh dark red and of good quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. KOLB’S GEM — A very popular shipping melon largely grown in the South. Melons are of large, oval, blocky form; skin handsomely marked in stripes of light and dark green- Flesh bright red and sweet. A splendid keeper and a good shipper. Pkt.* 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. PRESERVING CITRON (Red Seeded) — For preserves or pickles. Medium sized, round, flesh white with red seeds. Not suitable for eating raw. Vines are hardy and vigorous, the fruits ripening rather late and keep- ing for a long time. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. PRIDE OF GEORGIA — A medium sized, round melon, striped with about equal portions of light and dark green. A new melon highly recommended to growers be* cause of its fine shipping qualities and very attractive appearance. It is also of excellent eating quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.00. SWEETHEART — A most popular market variety, grown extensively iiv the South for shipping. The fruits are very large, oval, pale green skin, attractively veined with a darker shade; the rind is thin but firm; flesh is deep red, very firm and sweet flavored. Remains in con- dition much longer than most sorts. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.00. TOM WATSON — One of the largest and finest melons grown, being equally good for home use and for ship- ping. Rather long in shape and will often weigh from thirty to fifty pounds. Fine quality, sweet and tender, rind thin but very tough, making it a splendid shipper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c. BLACK SEEDED CHILIAN— This is a melon of the ob- long type whose flesh is bright red and the flavor re- markably fine and sweet. The rind is very thin and brittle and the skin colored a deep rich green, mottled with a darker green; a fine type of melon, recom- mended for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; *4 Lb., 30c; Lb., 90c; WHITE SEEDED CHILIAN— Very similar to the Black Seeded Chilian except the rind is not quite so thin and the seeds are white; the flavor is of the best. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.00. MUSTARD Sow in spring as early as possible in drills 18 inches apart, covering one-half inch. Water freely. Sow every few weeks for succession. In the South it may be sown in the fall. BLACK OR BROWN — The mustard of commerce. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; % Lb., 25c; Lb., 75c. CHINESE BROAD LEAVED — Leaves twice the size of ordinary mustard. The flavor is sweet and pungent, OKRA or The pods of this vegetable are very highly esteemed in the South for use in soups and stews and should be more widely used in the North. Plant in good, warm, rich soil after danger from frost is over, in rows thirty inches apart, the plants being one foot apart in row. The pods must be used when young. PERKINS’ MAMMOTH — Plants about three feet tall; pods four to five inches long, of handsome appearance, soft and it is very easily prepared for table use. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.50. SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED — A large variety of the South, producing great masses of ruffled leaves, finely curled and with a good flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.50. WHITE LONDON — Leaves rather small, smooth and deep- ly cut; of a medium dark green color. A very rapid grower and the leaves when young are mild and tender. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.50. GUMBO green in color, tender and of good quality, remaining tender until nearly full size. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; *4 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. WHITE VEIiVET — Plants three feet tall and of handsome appearance; pods four or five inches long, round and of a white velvety appearance; quality is excellent and the pods remain in their prime for a long time. Pkt.. 10c; Oz., 25c; 14 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 25 ONION IT IS IMPORTANT to sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked in order to keep in advance of hot weather and weeds. Onions for best results should have a perfect seed bed in well manured ground to which high grade commercial fertilizer and, if possible, potash or wood ashes have been added. The crop depends on cultiva- tion, weedings and thinning. Sow four to five pounds per acre in drill a foot apart about one-fourth inch deep. (Use from forty to eighty pounds per acre for sets.) Thin to three inches apart in rows. AILSA CRAIG — By some this is considered the largest Onion grown, and in addition it is of excellent quality, mild and tender. In color and general appearance it is not greatly unlike Ohio Yellow Globe. The seed crop has practically failed two years in succession, and seed is very difficult to obtain. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c; Ya Lb., $1.60; Lb., $5.25. AUSTRALIAN BROWN — One of the very best keeping onions. Medium sized, globe shape, brown skin with very white, crisp, solid, mild flesh. It keeps longer than any other variety that we know of. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., $1.00; Lb., $4.00. CHESTER FUAT CANARY — A new onion of merit, especially adapted to raising sets. The introducer, who is an onion set merchant, thinks that it will soon supplant all other kinds of onions for sets. Medium to large sized, very uniform, flat, and of an attractive bright yellow color. The flesh is fine grained, creamy-white, and of mild flavor. A very uniform producer and a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., $1.00; Lb., $4.00. CHESTER’S GLOBE CANARY— Globe shaped and a little smaller than Chester’s Plat Canary, but otherwise very similar. Attractive canary-yellow color, uniform, creamy-white flesh of mild flavor. A splendid market onion and a good producer. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., $1.00; Lb., $4.00. CRYSTAL WHITE WAX — This is a flat type onion, a beautiful clear white variety that is very early, uniform, and of good quality. The flavor is mild and it is a very good shipper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., $1.00; Lb., $4.00. EXTRA EARLY RED — The very earliest to mature, yet of fair size and very solid. Flat shaped, purplish-red, thin skin, of good quality and moderately strong. Yields well and is fine for cool climates or for early market. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Ya Lb., $1.25; Lb., $4.00. LARGE RED WETHERSFIELD — A very popular standard variety, one of the best for yields as well as for keeping, well flattened but thick through, large and heavy, the skin purplish-red, smooth and glossy. It is excellent to grow for late winter markets, does well on poor soils and in the South; is not well adapted to muck land. We think that our stock cannot be excelled. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., 95c; Lb., $3.50. . Southport White Globe. NEW RED GLOBE — A new variety much resembling the Southport Red Globe, except a trifle flatter at the stem end. It is extremely hardy, very solid, and a magnificent keeper. Matures about ten days earlier than Southport Red Globe, is a heavy yielder, with very small stem, and a rich deep red color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Ya Lb., $1.25; Lb., $4.25. OHIO YELLOW GLOBE — A very handsome variety that is largely used by the onion growers of Ohio and Indiana. Bulbs are globe shaped, large and very uniform, there being few large necks. The flesh is white, solid, small zoned and of fine quality. Rather late, very productive and a splendid keeper, selling well at any time during the winter. Our stock is selected with great care and is the best possible to obtain. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 35c; Ya Lb., $1.40; Lb., $4.75. PRIZETAKER — A handsome late or main crop variety, nearly globular in form, often growing to a very large size. This is the variety that is often seen in crates in the fruit stores and which attracts so much attention for its large size. Originally an imported onion, but our stock has been thoroughly acclimatized. Outer skin is yellow with creamy-white flesh, mild, tender and fine flavored. Not as *good a keeper as some of the smaller varieties, but excellent for fall and early winter use. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c; Ya Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.00. RED BERMUDA — This is a very early onion, of mild flavor and ships well. Can be planted in the fall in the South and marketed in the spring. Is a very good shipper, but cannot be kept for winter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Ya Lb., $1.00; Lb., $3.50. SOUTHPORT LARGE RED GLOBE — The handsomest of all the red onions. Medium to large size, globe- shaped, small necks, uniform and of a deep, purplish- red color. Flesh is lightly tinted purple in an at- tractive way. A good yielder, markets well, and keeps well. Price: Eastern Grown Seed* Pkt., 15c; Oz., 45c; Ya Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.25. Western Grown Seed, Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c; Ya Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.00. SOUTHPORT LARGE WHITE GLOBE — A handsome onion that usually commands the highest price on market. Of true globe shape, pure white skin, medium large with small necks. Flesh pure white, of good quality and mild. Our stock runs very uni- form and productive, and we are sure it is unexcelled. Eastern Grown Seed, Pkt., 20c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.85; Lb., $7.00. Western Grown Seed, Pkt., 15c; Oz., 45c; Ya Lb., $1.75; Lb., $6.50. Prizetaker, 26 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Yellow Globe Danvers. ONION SETS It is impossible, as this catalogue is written, to fix prices for sets. We follow the market and will fill orders at market prices. In bushels, peck and one-half peck prices, the buyers pay the express or freight. In pound and two pound lots prices are as follows. Sets may be packed with seeds ordered. Postage should be added. Lb. 2 Lbs. Red Bottoms 20c 35c White Bottoms 20c 35c Yellow Bottoms 20c 35c Yellow Multipliers 20c 35c Yello.w Potato 25c 40c Express Not Paid. 4 Lbs. 8 Lbs. 32 Lbs. Red Bottoms vsr . ::::: Wnte. for liilow v : : quotations. SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE — Very similar to Red Globe except that the color is a pale yellow. Medium sized, very uniform, thin necks, heavy outer skin and mild. Sells well on all markets, is very produc- tive, a good keeper and shipper. Eastern Grown Seed, Pkt., 15c; Oz.f 50c; % Lb., $1.75; Lb., $6.50. Western Grown Seed, Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c; 14 Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.00. WHITE BARLETTA or WHITE QUEEN — An extra early onion that is much prized by housewives for pickles. The earliest of all to mature, it is flat shaped, one to two inches in diameter, with a thin, waxy silver-like skin. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 40c; % Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.00. AVHITE PORTUGAL or SILVER SKIN — A universal favorite with gar- deners. It is early and grows to medium size. Bulbs are flat, thin white skin, of good quality and mild. They are grown for sets, for green onions or bunching, and for fall and early winter use. Our seed is grown by a French expert and is of the finest strain. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 45c; % Lb., $1.60; Lb., $6.00. YELLOW DANVERS — A popular early flat variety that is excellent either for home use or main crop for gardeners. Flat but thick bulbs, thin necks, thick brownish-yellow skin, of good quality and mild. Uniform in size, sure in ripening and very productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.50. YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS — A very extensively used main crop variety that is a standard in many markets for winter use. A little earlier but not as perfectly globe-shaped as our Southport Yellow Globe. Me- dium to large size, skin a rich brownish-yellow, flesh pure white and with thin necks. Ripens uniformly and keeps very well. Our stock is from a highly improved strain and will be found very superior. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c; *4 Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.00. YELLOW DUTCH or STRASBURG — A splendid variety for sets. The bulbs are very similar to Yellow Danvers excepting that they are a little more flattened and have a darker yellow skin. Ripens early and is a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.50. Southport Red Globe. PARSLEY EXTENSIVELY used for garnishing and for flavoring soups and stews. Sow on rich soil, in drills one foot apart, cov- ering the seed very lightly. It is slow to germinate, re- quiring two to three weeks. Thin plants to four inches apart. FERN LEAVED — Very beautiful and artistic in form and color, very decorative for 'garnishing. Dark green, fine cut, fern-like leaves. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; *4 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.40. HAMBURG or THICK-ROOTED — A plain leaved variety, form- ing a long, thick, edible root which is much used in soups and stews. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. MOSS CURLED — Very handsomely curled and crumpled, bright green and ornamental. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; % Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. PLAIN — Leaves plain, flat, deeply cut, but not curled. Much used for soups and stews. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.50. PARSNIP PARSNIPS are best grown on a rich, deep, sandy soil but will make good roots on any moderately rich, deep, mellow soil. The seed is sometimes slow to germinate and should be sown as early as possible in drills two and one-half feet apart. Cover to the depth of a half inch, and press the soil firmly over the seed. Give frequent cultivation and thin the plants to six inches apart in the row. One ounce of seed will sow one hundred feet of drill. HOLLOW CROWN — The old standard table variety. A Jarge cropper of excellent ;; Lb., quality. Requires a deep soil. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; $3.00. Moss Curled. HOLLOW CROWN, THICK SHOULDERED — This type of Hollow Crown is a shapely heavy-shouldered strain, being largest at the crown and gradually tapering to a small root. Easily dug without breaking. This variety sup- plants Guernsey this year, as we think it of better quality all around. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. — " - — THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 27 PEAS PEAS do well on almost any warm, fertile soil. Too much manure or a very rich, mucky soil should be avoided, as they cause too rank a growth of vine with a rather small proportion of pods. Sow for quick returns as early as possible in the spring, in double rows one inch deep, the rows being six inches apart and two and a half to four feet between the double rows. For late crop, however, larger returns will be obtained by planting in trenches six or eight inches deep, covering the seed an inch deep, and later after the vines have grown up above the trench, filling in level with the top of the ground. All varieties do better if planted early, and a succession may be had by choosing early, me- dium and late varieties to sow. Under unfavorable conditions the tall varieties are more certain to succeed and will yield heavier than those of dwarf habit. One quart will plant one hundred feet of drill. Wrinkled sorts are designated by asterisk (*). This year we are listing our Peas below, in the order of First Early, Second Early to Midseason, and Midseason to Late. This we hope will prove of value to our customers in enabling . them to select such varieties as will give a continuous cropping from the first picking to the last. FIRST EARLY ^MARKET SURPRISE — The earliest pea of excellent qual- ity. Maturing three to five days earlier than Little Marvel. The pods and peas comparing favorably with Gradus. We recommend this variety very highly to cus- tomers. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.25. ♦LITTLE MARVEL— (Illustration No. 23.) This variety, which appeared a few years ago, has simply taken the country by storm. Everyone likes it, and deservedly so. It is practically as early as any wrinkled variety, yields remarkably well, is attractive in appearance, and all mature with about two pickings. The quality is of the very best. We cannot recommend this Pea too highly. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. ALASKA — (Illustration No. 25.) The earliest of any va- riety except Market Surprise and one of the most cer- tain to make a crop. A valuable variety for market gardeners and canners, as it ripens all at one picking. Smooth, blue peas are of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦BLUE BANTAM — (Illustration No. 14.) This wonderful new pea possesses the properties of extreme earliness, superb quality, and wonderful productiveness. Hand- some bluish-green pods borne on vines fifteen inches high, surprises even the most experienced observers as to its great productiveness. The fine large pods are packed with 8 to 10 extra large bluish-green peas whose quality is unsurpassed by any pea. This variety must not be planted closer than four inches between plants to obtain the best results. It cannot be too highly recommended for the home or gardener. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 75c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ♦AMERICAN WONDER — One of the earliest dwarf, wrinkled peas. Vines ten to twelve inches high, pods small but well filled with large, very sweet peas. A good yielder and one we can recommend for early use. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.25. ♦NOTTS EXCELSIOR— (Illustration No. 24.) One of the standard dwarf early sorts. Nearly as early as Alaska, a heavier yielder and of better quality. The vines are about fifteen inches high, pods medium sized and con- tain from five to six large peas of very sweet flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.25. SECOND EARLY TO MIDSEASON ♦GRADUS or PROSPERITY — (Illustration No. 19.) One of the earliest of all the large podded wrinkled peas. The vines grow about three feet high; pods are long, peas are large and of a beautiful light green color. Good quality and a good yielder. A standard sort and one that is difficult to improve on. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 42c; 2 Lbs., 70c; 15 Lbs., $4.75. THOMAS LAXTON — (Illustration No. 18.) A medium sized variety closely resembling Gradus and equal in quality to this pea. Vines vigorous, pods large and well filled, peas large, darker green than Gradus, making them of very attractive appearance. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 42c; 2 Lbs., 70c; 15 Lbs.. $4.75. ♦PREMIUM GEM — (Illustration No. 26.) A splendid early wrinkled pea maturing only a few days later than American Wonder. The vines are about fifteen inches in height, pods are long and contain five or six large peas of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.25. SUTTON’S EXCELSIOR — A new, second early, dwarf wrinkled pea of great value. Vines eighteen inches high, pods square at lower end, larger and broader than most dwarf Peas. A very hardy variety, which permits early planting; yields heavy. Season two days later than Nott’s Excelsior. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 42c; 2 Lbs., 70c: 15 Lbs., $4.75. ♦PRODIGIOUS — (Illustration No. 17.) This new variety of pea is one of the earliest pole varieties to be had. Grows from four to five feet in height with dense foli- age and bears mammoth pods filled with very large, at- tractive looking peas. Recommended as having good quality and giving a very large yield. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.25. MIDSEASON TO LATE ♦BUTTERCUP — (Illustration No. 9.) A splendid new midseason pea that comes in between Gradus and Tele- phone. The vines are medium in height, very erect and stand drouth exceedingly well. The pods are long, com- paring in this respect with Telephone, and contain eight or nine large peas of fine taste and quality. The pods are produced in pairs and the vines are remarkably free bearing, it being one of the best yielding varieties in our trial grounds this last year. In fact, this pea possesses all of the good qualities of Telephone and Boston Unrivaled, and in addition is earlier and the vines grow only from sixteen to twenty inches high. This is a splendid sort for gardeners and is fast supplanting the old favorite, Carter’s Daisy. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 75c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ♦HORSFORD’S MARKET GARDEN— (Illustration No. 22.) A very prolific main crop sort that is much used for the canning factories. In general appearance it is much like Dwarf Champion, being dwarf in habit and of very good appearance. Frequently it outyields every other variety and the quality is very good. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦POTLATCH — (Illustration No. 10.) This is another new midseason variety, and one of the most promising. With about fifty different kinds of peas growing in our trial grounds the past season, this variety was one of the most striking in a number of ways. One was that the vines grow about three feet high and are very stout, making them stand well up from the ground. Again the plants are loaded with beautiful appearing pods four to five inches long, which are well filled with peas of exceptionally fine flavor. The yield was also the equal of any variety grown. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 75c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ♦PIONEER — A fine variety of the type of Laxtonian. Large pods which are easily shelled and good sized peas of a good flavor. A variety which appeals to market gar- deners as well as private growers. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. ♦IMPROVED STRATAGEM— (Illustration No. 8.) A stand- ard, large podded, main crop variety that is largely planted because of its superior quality and fine flavor. The vines are vigorous, but grow only about twenty inches high, the pods are very large, pointed, dark green and well filled with large, dark green peas t>f the finest flavor. It is a heavy cropper. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 75c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ♦EVERBEARING — (Illustration No. 6.) The vines of this variety if kept picked will continue to bear longer than any other sort, making it very valuable for the home garden. It is rather late and the vines are of vigorous growth; pods medium length and well filled with large peas of very fine quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦YORKSHIRE HERO— (Illustration No. 5.) A hardy vari- ety with stout, spreading, medium height plants. The vines are productive and bear an abundance of broad, well filled pods of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦ADVANCER — (Illustration No. 27.) A midseason sort very popular on account of its hardiness, productiveness and superior quality. The vines are about two and one-half feet, very strong, and in dry seasons will stand heat bet- ter than any other with the exception possibly of Little Marvel. Very productive of medium sized pods that are well filled with large peas of good quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦LAXTONIAN — (Illustration No. 13.) Sometimes known as “The Dwarf Gradus.” It possesses all of the good qualities of the Gradus and in addition it is quite dwarf and needs no supports. The pods are large and well filled with large peas of good quality. The yield is very good. Pkt., 15c; 1 Lb., 45c; 2 Lbs., 75c; 15 Lbs., $5.25. ♦ALDERMAN — (Illustration No. 2.) One of the finest of the midseason varieties. The vines are 4 to 5 feet tall and should have supports; pods are long, containing seven or eight large, wrinkled peas of very fine flavor and quality. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 29 *BOSTON UNRIVALLED — (Illustration No. 7.) An im- proved Telephone. Vines grow sometimes five feet tall. Pods five inches long, three-fourths inches broad, con- taining seven or eight very large Peas. The yield is heavy and flavor -excellent. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND — (Illustration No. 21.) The tallest and also the latest variety tested in our trial grounds. Very dense growing vines having numerous medium sized pods that are well filled with peas of de- licious flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. DWARF CHAMPION — A variety having the merits of Champion of England but of dwarf habit. Medium size pods in great abundance, filled with large peas of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. ♦QUITE CONTENT — (Illustration No. 1.) A very large podded, heavy yielding, new variety that matures a few days later than Telephone. The vines usually grow five or six feet tall and should be brushed. The pods are very large and bear seven or eight large peas of very fine flavor and quality. It is a splendid yielder, and as its merits are becoming more widely known, it is coming into much prominence. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. ♦TELEPHONE — (Illustration No. 20.) A standard general purpose, main crop variety and very largely grown by gardeners whose trade appreciate fine quality. It is a tall growing, medium late sort, with very large pods bearing six or seven peas of delicate flavor. The vines are prolific and remain in bearing for quite a long time if kept picked. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. TELEGRAPH — Stronger growing, hardier and with darker foliage than Telephone. The handsome pods are long and well filled with large smooth peas. An excellent sort for the market gardener as it will yield well under very adverse conditions. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. ♦DUKE OF ALBANY— (Illustration No. 3.) A handsome, tall growing pea of the Telephone type, only with darker foliage and pods. The pods are very large and well filled with extra large, very sweet peas of a dark green color. The vines are drouth resistant and very productive. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 40c; 2 Lbs., 65c; 15 Lbs., $4.35. WHITE MARROWFAT — A late and tall growing variety, yielding very well for us, and of excellent quality. The pods are medium to large and uniform. It stands heat and drouth admirably. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 30c; 2 Lbs., 50c; 15 Lbs., $3.65. EDIBLE PODDED or SUGAR PEAS To be eaten pods and all like snap beans. The pods in their prime are good sized, tender, and of fine flavor. They are always prolific, economical, easily prepared for cook- ing, and are well worth a trial. DWARF GRAY SUGAR — (Illustration No. 29.) Very good when young. The vines grow about eighteen inches, pods are medium sized, tender and very sweet. It is decidedly prolific. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. MAMMOTH PODDED SUGAR— (Illustration No. 15.) A tall growing edible pod, the vines being very vigorous and the pods much larger than the Dwarf Grey Sugar. The vines are prolific and the quality excellent. Pkt., 10c; 1 Lb., 35c; 2 Lbs., 60c; 15 Lbs., $4.00. PUMPKIN PUMPKINS are very similar in their culture to the Squashes and other vine crops, except that they are not so par- ticular as to soil and cultivation. They may be planted in the corn field or in the garden, some time in May, in hills eight or ten feet apart each way. One ounce will plant twenty-five hills ; four pounds, an acre. In a small garden they may be planted near a fence and allowed to climb over it. BIG TOM or I3IPROVED LARGE FIELD — This we have found to be the heaviest yielding stock pumpkin that we have ever grown. Size usually twelve to fifteen inches in length, about twelve inches in diameter, a deep orange color; may be used for pies, but is coarse grained. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; 14 Lb., 30c; Lb., $1.00. DALHOUN — A slim necked, medium sized long variety with dark skin and extraordinarily thick, fine grained flesh. Fine for pies. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. GOLDEN OBLONG — Orange skin, light yellow flesh; five to seven inches in diameter, twelve to eighteen inches in length. Good for pies; a good keeper and a splendid yielder. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. GREEN STRIPED CUSHAW— An old favorite, excellent for pies and sells well on market. Eighteen inches to two feet long, twelve inches in diameter, green striped with crooked neck. Flesh thick, yellow, coarse but sweet. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. JAPANESE PIE — Similar in size and shape to the Cushaw but the skin is a dark green. Flesh yellow, thick, of fine quality and very sweet. Productive and early. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. KING OF THE MAMMOTHS — The largest of all .pump- kins, often two feet or more in diameter and sometimes weighing over a hundred pounds. Reddish-yellow skin with flesh deep orange, fine grained, cooking up smooth, making it of excellent quality for pies, even if it does grow to such an enormous size. The vines should have plenty of room for growth. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. LARGE SWEET CHEESE or KENTUCKY FIELD— One of the old standard sort^. Flat and often twenty inches in diameter; skin buff; flesh thick, yellow, and of fine quality. Productive and an excellent keeper. Good for stock feeding as well as pies. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. MAMMOTH TOURS — One of the old standard French va- rieties that is good for exhibition purposes or stock feeding. Oblong shape; skin mottled with green; al- most as large as King of the Mammoths and a trifle later. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. QUAKER PIE — Closely resembling Large Cheese except- ing that it is oblong instead of flat. An excellent yielder and a good keeper. Good quality and makes fine pies. Fkt., 10; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. SWEET or SUGAR — A famous variety in New England. About ten inches in diameter, orange color, fine grained and of excellent flavor. A good keeper and one of the best for pies. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 15c; 14 Lb., 35e; Lb., $1.25. SWEET POTATO — Bell shaped, rather small but fine for pies. Flesh creamy - white, thick, and of fine quality and flavor. Pkt.lOc; Oz., 15c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. WINTER LUX- URY OR PIE SQUASH — A round variety, about eight or t e n inches in diameter with a russet-yel- low skin. Early and quite pro- ductive. The flesh is thick, yellow and of a very fine rich flavor. Makes excellent pies. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 35c; Lb., $1.25. 1 — Large Cheese. 2 — Big Tom. 3 — Striped Cushaw. 4 — King of the Mammoths. 5— Golden Oblong. 6 — Early Sugar* 30 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. PEPPER The culture is the same as for Egg Plant and the plants require as much heat to perfect them. Do not plant hot varieties and Mangoes close together; One ounce of seed will produce about two hundred plants. CAYENNE LONG RED — Long, slender pods, bright red and very hot. Pkt., 10c; y2 Oz., 30c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. CELESTIAL — A very ornamental Chinese variety. The medium sized fruits are upright and are borne in profusion all over the plant. In different stages of ripening the fruits are nearly white, purple, yellow and orange, finally a bright scarlet, giving to the plant an unusual and very ornamental appearance. It is very hot and quite early. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 40c; 1 Oz., 75c; Ya Lb., $2.25. RED CHERRY — A second early hot variety bearing round fruit an inch in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 30c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. RED CHILI — A very hot, rather late variety that is similar in shape to Cayenne only smaller. Used for making pepper sauce. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 30c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. RED CLUSTER — The small bushy plants are covered with bright red clusters, making it very ornamental. Medium sized pods, ripening rather late and very productive. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 30c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. CHINESE GIANT — The largest as well as one of the sweetest of all the mild Red Peppers. Often grows four inches long by four inches in diameter and the flavor is mild. Rather late but bears very uniformly and abundantly for so large a variety. Pkt., 15c; Yz Oz., 45c; 1 Oz., 80c; Ya Lb., $2.50. GOLDEN DAWN — A mild golden variety, very much like Golden Queen and matures at the same time, rather early, a good yielder. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. GOLDEN QUEEN — The largest sweet yellow pepper. Moderately early, pro- ductive and mild flavored. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.75. LARGE BELL or BULL NOSE — A standard sweet red pepper for pickling and canning. Fruits are medium sized, thick fleshed and of mild flavor. Earlier than Ruby King and fairly productive. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; Ya Lb., $2.00. NEAPOLITAN — The very earliest large pepper. Plants are quite tall, fruits are long, rather slender but meaty, bright red when ripe and very mild and sweet. The plants are very productive and ripen a week or more ahead of any other variety. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; Ya Lb., $2.00. PIMIENTO — An exceptionally attractive and very productive variety. The fruits are medium sized, smooth and glossy green, becoming red as they mature. The meat is thick and of a fine sweet flavor. The plants are vig- orous and of medium height. This sort is largely used by canners, but is equally valuable for salads and for stuffing. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; 14 Lb., $2.00. RUBY KING — One of the most popular large red peppers. The fruits are quite large, bright red, fleshy, green when young, mild and fine flavored. Rather late in maturing and not so sure a cropper as some other varieties. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; Ya Lb., $2.00. SWEET MOUNTAIN — Very similar to Bull Nose but with us a little earlier and more productive. The handsome red fruits are medium sized, fleshy, sweet and mild. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; Ya Lb., $2.00. UPRIGHT SWEET SALAD — A moderately early variety of very superior duality. The plants are vigorous, the fruits are borne upright and are thick fleshed, tender, very sweet and mild. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 40c; 1 Oz., 75c; Ya Lb., $2.50. MIXED MANGOES — This is a mixture of all the choicest varieties, in all colors and sizes, just suited for average family use. Pkt., 10c; Yz Oz., 35c; 1 Oz., 65c; Ya Lb., $2.00. Celestial. TOBACCO TOBACCO SEED should be sown as early as possible in the spring after danger of frost is over. Usually a quantity of brush is burned and the ashes mixed with the soil. Then the seed may be sown, covering lightly. When the plants are six inches high transplant in rows four or five feet apart each way. It is very important to keep the ground well cultivated. BIG HAVANA — A hybrid Havana or Cuban seed leaf. A heavy cropper and one of the earliest cigar leaf varieties. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.50. CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF — A hardy cigar variety, well adapted to the climate of the middle and northern states. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.50. IMPROVED WHITE BURLEY — • A standard variety and a popular sort for plug fillers and wrappers. Our strain is much superior to the common White Burley, being especially selected and grown by an expert. We know it to be of the best possible quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.50. HORSERADISH ROOTS MALINER-KREN — A variety from Bohemia that is much more vigorous and grows much larger than the common Horse- radish. Cuttings planted in April will produce fine, large cut- tings the first of the following October. It is white, free from disease, yields very heavily, will grow on any kind of soil and stands dry weather well. This variety has produced four tons per acre that sold for $100 a ton. It requires 10,000 cuttings to plant one acre. Twenty-five to fifty roots will supply an average sized family. Price, roots ready for planting, by mail postpaid, 50 for 80c; 100 for $1.40. Express not paid, 500 for $4.80; 1,000 for $8.50. COMMON HORSERADISH — Roots ready for planting, by mail postpaid, 50 for 65c; 100 for 95c. By express not paid, 500 for $3.50; 1,000 for $6,50. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 81 Mixed Radishes. RADISH ALL vareties of radishes thrive best in a rich, not too heavy soil, and a sandy loam is best. For early use sow in the hotbed in February or outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked, in rows six to ten inches apart, covering the seed one- half inch deep. Thin to one inch apart in row. The summer varieties may be sown at the same time, coming on after the earlier sorts are gone. The winter varieties should not be sown until about August 1st. Sow every week or ten days for succes- sion until hot weather comes on. One ounce of seed will plant 100 feet of drill. Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are best suited for market gardeners. EARLY OLIVE AND TURNIP SHAPED VARIETIES CRIMSON GIANT — One of the best early sorts for either outdoor use or for forcing. The round, bright red roots grow to exceptionally large size before becoming pithy. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. EARLY SCARLET TURNIP — A very early, small bright red radish that is liked both by gardeners and for home use. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. EARLIEST WHITE TURNIP — A small early forcing variety, about one inch in diam- eter, twice as broad as deep. Excellent for forcing or open ground, and of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ♦EARLY SCARLET TURNIP, WHITE TIPPED — A very popular early variety. Globe shaped, scarlet with white tip, fine quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. EARLY WHITE BOX — Excellent for forcing or outdoor growth. One of the very best for fall use. It makes rapid growth, but may be left until it reaches a diameter of two inches before becoming pithy. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ♦FRENCH BREAKFAST — An excellent early, oval shaped radish; scarlet with white tip. It gets pithy rather soon, but is fine while it lasts. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. NON PLUS ULTRA — An extra early turnip shaped, forcing radish. Scarlet, small tops, flesh crisp and well flavored. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; % Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.00. ♦VICK’S SCARLET GLOBE — One of the best early sorts. Grows a little longer than round, has a brilliant, deep scarlet color, matures in about 25 days, stands the heat better and does not become pithy as soon as many other varieties. Adapted to either hothouse or outdoors. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. EARLY LONG RADISHES VicK’s scariet uioue* ♦LONG CINCINNATI MARKET— A strain of Long Scarlet that grows to slightly larger size. Much used in the South for shipment. Long, straight, deep scarlet roots that are very smooth and of good quality. Tops small, and does not become pithy early. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ♦EARLY LONG SCARLET SHORT TOP— A standard sort of very attractive appearance. Long, red roots grow partly out of ground and are of the choicest qualitv. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. HALF LONG DEEP SCARLET (Parts Beauty) — A variety extensively grown in the South and good anywhere. May be used for forcing. Roots about two and one-half inches long. Deep scarlet. Does not become pithy very quickly. Pkt., 10c; Oz„ 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. LONG WHITE ICICLE — Deservedly the most pop- ular of the early long white radishes. The long roots are very white in color and of the finest quality. They stay in their prime longer than any other first early sort. Excellent for forcing and a splendid sort for outdoors. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c; Yk Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.00. , LONG BRIGHTEST SCARLET (Cardinal White Tipped) — Similar to Long Scarlet but roots are shorter and even brighter in color. A very handsome radish and the quality is very good. Ready for use about twenty-five days after planting. This radish impresses us more favorably each y'ear and we think that after it is better known it will be used by our market gardeners more extensively. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Yk Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. Icicle Radish. 32 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANlCSBURG, OHIO. *LONG SCARLET CHARTIER (Shepherd) — An excellent long scarlet radish for general use. Long, slender roots, bright Scarlet tipped with white. They stay in their prime for a remarkably long time; A popular market gardener’s sort. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ix LONG WHITE CHARTIER (Nonpareil) — D%ve|oped frOfn and very similar to Long Scarlet Chartier, excepting that it is somewhat earlier. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50.0 LONG WHITE VIENNA (Lady Finger) — An excellent suriimer variety with long white roots; medium tops; flesh crisp and tender and maturing shortly after Wood’s Early Frame. Pkt., 10c; Oz,, 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ^WOOD’S EARLY FRAME — -An early forcing strain of the Early Long Scarlet Short Top that is equally good for early outdoor- use. It is hardy, half long, scarlet and crisp. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 7&g; Lb., $-2.50. *WHITE STRASBURG SUMMER — Ofte of the Very best, large summer varieties. It is of somewhat larger size and thicker than Vienna. The roots remain in condition for a long time and grow to be four inches long by one to two inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. *WHITE STUTTGART SUMMER— A very large summer radish. Top-shaped and often grows to four inches in diameter. Does not get pithy until very late and may even be stored as a winter radish. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. WINTER RADISHES This class of radishes has an important place in the garden, and should be grown more extensively. They are of as good flavor as the early varieties and will grow at a time when the earlier sorts will not thrive. A great many gardeners make the mis- take of planting them too early. They should be seeded about the last of June. *CELESTIAL (White Chinese) — A fine winter sort. Roots are long, cylindrical or stump rooted; six to ten inches long, two to three and a half inches in diameter; flesh crisp, solid and mild. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. LONG BLACK SPANISH — Black skin, white flesh. Roots when mature are six to eight inches long by ofte and a half to three inches in diameter; flesh is solid and pungent but well flavored. A good keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. ROUND BLACK SPANISH — A general favorite. Very similar to Long Black Spanish except in shape, which is round to top shaped. Skin black, flesh white and pungent; keeps well. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. CHINESE ROSE (Scarlet China) — A very handsome and distinct winter variety. Roots are cylindrical and largest at bottom end; skin an attractive rose color; flesh white, solid, crisp and pungent. Keeps well throughout the autumn and winter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. CHOICE MIXED RADISHES — Many of our customers who wish to make but one sow- ing find this mixture suits their needs excellently. It contains all the choicest early, medium and late varieties, thus providing a succession.' Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.50. SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT ■TP HIS plant is used for a substitute for oysters, and we like it fully as well as the oysters themselves. It is either used in soup or scalloped with best results. Sow * early in the spring on rather light, fertile ground, in drills eighteen inches apart; thin the plants to one or one and a half inches in the row. The roots are more in- clined to fork on ground heavily manured with fresh manure or on sod ground. Be- fore the ground freezes they should be dug and stored as you would other root crops. Light freezing greatly benefits the flavor. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND — An improved variety that grows nearly double the size of the old sorts. Of very good quality, uniform and of fine flavor. Pkt., 15c- Oz 50c; 44 Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.00. ’ SPINACH THIS plant will grow in any ordinary soil, but responds well to fertility. Sow early in the spring in drills twelve to eighteen inches apart and thin to six inches apart in row. For early use sow in August or September, protecting the plants with a light covering of leaves or straw. One ounce of seed will sow fifty feet of drill. Sow the seeds of New Zealand in hills two feet apart each way, three or four seeds in a hill BROAD FLANDERS — Bright green, arrow-shaped leaves. A standard bunching- sort for gardeners. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. Sandwich Island Salsify, Long-Standing Thick-Leaved. LONG SEASON — As its name suggests, this variety has a longer season than any other sort excepting New Zealand. The plants are rather dwarf and compact, leaves broad and very dark green and crumpled. One of the best for use during hot weather as well as for early planting. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. LONG STANDING — Broad arrow-shaped, crumpled leaves. A strong grower that forms a great abundance of succulent foliage that sells readily on the markets. This plant forms uniform leaves over the entire plant at one time which makes it an excellent market gardener’s variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. NEW. ZEALAND — Not a true spinach in type, and in that it remains green and in prime condition all summer. The plant becomes very large and spreading, but the leaves are small, thick, soft and fleshy. Pick the leaves from the stalk and you will have delicious greens up until frost. A very remarkable plant in the way it resists hot, dry weather. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 44 Lb., 80c; Lb., $2.75. PRICKLY or WINTER — Especially recommended for fall sow- ing, although it does well if sown in the spring. The plants grow quite large and the light green leaves are medium sized, thick and fleshy. It goes to seed sooner than some other sorts. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. SAVOY LEAVED or BLOOMSDALE — Leaves are very curled and crumpled. It is early and very hardy, being splendid for winter use. Much used by Southern truckers, as it is a splendid shipper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. VICTORIA — The leaves are very dark green and of the true Savoy type. It is later than Long Standing and slow to run to seed. A splendid sort for either the home or market garden. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 44 Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.25. ( K Bi D1 D1 ES PC THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSB UR G, OHIO. 33 1 — Early Sugar Pumpkin. 3 — Warted Hubbard Squash, 3 — Turk’s Cap Squash. 4 — Boston Marrow Squash. 5 — Red Hubbard Squash. 6 — Golden Bronze Squash. SQUASH QUASHES like a rich, loose soil. The culture is the same as for Melons and Cucumbers. The bush varieties should be four feet apart, the running sorts six to ten feet apart. One ounce of seed will plant fifteen to fifty hills, according to size of seed. BOSTON MARROW — A moderately early, decidedly prolific variety, ten to fourteen inches in diameter, twelve to six- teen inches long, light salmon color, very thick meated, fine grained, sweet, excellent quality every way and a reasonably good keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. DELICATA — An early, small variety, about the size of the Fordhook, or a trifle larger, and similar shape, yellow and green mottled; productive; a good keeper; not quite as rich as Turk’s Cap or Hubbard. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.00. DELICIOUS ■ — A moderately early, medium sized variety, about seven or eight inches in diameter, ten to fourteen inches long, dark green color, thick flesh, fine grained, sweet and very dry. A reasonably good keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.20. ESSEX HYBRID (Turk’s Cap) — A cylindrical-shaped Squash with a large nub or “Turk’s Cap” at the blossom end, seven to twelve inches in diameter, light salmon color, hard shelled, almost solid meated, very fine grained, sweet and of finest flavor. It is a good keeper. We consider this one of the very best varieties. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. FORDHOOK (Running) — We have these both in the running and bush varieties. The running variety is a little the more uniform of the two, fruit small, about four inches in diameter and ten or twelve inches long, cream color, moderately hard shelled, fine grained and good quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.20. HUBBARD — Deservedly one of the most popular of the win- ter squashes. Oval shaped with both ends pointed; skin rough and dark green; shell very hard and tough; flesh thick, of bright orange color, dry, fine grained and of su- perior flavor. Excellent for pies as well as for baking. An excellent keeper and will often keep through the en- tire winter. Our strain is especially selected and very fine. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 65c; Lb., $2.20. 3IARBLEHEAD — An old standard sort and one of the best; size and shape about like the original Hubbard, skin gray, shell hard, fine grained, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.80. RED or GOLDEN HUBBARD — A variety similar to the orig- inal Hubbard, but with a deep salmon colored skin and smaller in size, being six to eight inches in diameter, ten to twelve inches long, shell hard, flesh fine grained and sweet, an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.30. WARTED HUBBARD — A variety greatly esteemed by market gardeners, as it is one of the best sellers on market. Tt is larger than the original Hubbard, with larger warts. Our strain usually runs ten to fourteen inches in diameter, very productive, not quite as nice quality as the original Hubbard. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.30. GOLDEN BRONZE — A medium sized variety about eight inches in diameter, blunt on the blossom end, color about like Hubbard except for a shade of bronze; flesh thick, fine grained, sweet in flavor. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; Ya Lb., 60c; Lb., $2.20. BANANA SQUASH — A long, more or less cylindrical like fruit, heavier yielder and better quality than the Hubbard. Sometimes grows more than three feet in length. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Ya Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.40. Delicious Squash. Turk’s Cap, 34 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. BUSH VARIETIES This type of Squash is coming into favor more and more each year and in our opinion it is a very useful type. The gardener with small space can grow several varieties of the Bush Squash and in this way make selections for different purposes. The market 'gardener should not overlook the value of this type, since it is easier to cultivate and care for, and the space between rows can be used later in the sea- son for other crops. Fordhook Running Squash. FORDHOOK BUSH — The fruits of this variety are slightly smaller than those of the Running Fordhook, but are a little thicker meated and of the same fine quality. One of the best of the summer squashes and also keeps fairly well. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 55c; Lb., $1.80. 31arbleliead. EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOP — A very early squash of true bush habit. The fruits are creamy-white, medium sized and productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. EARLY YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP— Very similar in growth and fruit to preceding, but the skin is a deep orange color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 45c; Lb., $1.25. i MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP— Nearly as early as the Early- Scallop and much larger, frequently growing twelve t to fourteen inches in diameter. A very handsome variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP — Very similar to the Mammoth White Bush Scallop except that the skin is col- ‘ ored yellow and the flesh is creamy-yellow. We recom- mend this variety as the best of the yellow sorts. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 50c; Lb., $1.75. SUMMER CROOKNECK — An old favorite, very early and productive. Fruit medium sized with long crooked neck, thickly warted and rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.20. MAMMOTH SUMMER CROOKNECK-1 The largest and one of the earliest summer crookneck squashes. Vines of true bush habit, very productive; fruit true crookneck type, rich, golden-yellow, thickly warted and very handsome in appearance. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.20. TURNIP THE EARLY varieties may be sown as early as the ground can be worked in the spring. For fall and main crop, the latter half of June is proper seeding time. The Ruta Baga varieties should be planted in drills at least eighteen te inches apart and thinned out to six inches in the row. They should be sown about June 15th. Use one to three ™ pounds of seed per acre. » ill EARLY PURPLE TOP MILAN — The earliest flat variety, top purple, bottoms white, medium sized, flat shaped, uniform and good quality. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 14 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN— The earliest flat white turnip, very similar to Purple Top Milan. Tops small and strap-leaved. May ~be planted close together. Medium size, quality very good. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 14 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. EARLY SNOWBALL — A medium sized, early vari- ety; pure white and of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 14 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH — A standard, flat, early variety, much used in the South, good sized, pure white with small top, fine grained and sweet; grows about two and one-half inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.75. POMERANIAN WHITE GLOBE — A large, pure white, globe-shaped variety. Flesh firm and sweet. Suitable either for table or stock feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; 14 Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.75. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE — As indicated by its name, this variety is white under ground, purple above, flesh white, fine grained and tender; should be used when about three inches in diameter. Keeps well and good for market use. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; 14 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. Early Snowball. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 35 PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAVED— An old standard variety of splendid merit and probably more widely used than any other. Early, with upright strap leaves; roots are flat, medium sized, purple above ground and white be- low. Flesh is white, fine grained and tender. Should be used at about two and a half inches for table, but grows much larger for stock feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; M Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. SEVEN TOP — A variety used for greens. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; M Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.50. WHITE EGG — A quick growing, egg shaped variety. Tops small; roots smooth and white, flesh firm, fine grained and sweet. Should be used when roots are two inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. COW HORN OR LONG WHITE— A variety used somewhat for stock feeding and more for plowing under. The roots average perhaps two inches in diameter and twelve to fifteen inches long. Turnips make potash soluble in the soil, gathering it into their roots. A crop of turnips left to decay in the ground not only helps the succeeding crop with potash, but humus, and some of our customers report an increase in yield of oats following turnips of as high as ten bushels per acre. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 70c; Lb., $2.25. Ex- press not paid — 15 Lbs.4 $2.10 per Lb. YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES Our yellow turnips are drier, more like a potato than the white varieties. They look fine when cooked and have an excellent flavor. GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY — Recommended as the best yellow sort for table use, a good keeper, yel- low, globe-shaped, early and rapid grower. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 20c; % Lb., 75c; Lb., $2.75. YELLOW STONE — One of the best yellow varieties. Quite early, round, but somewhat flattened, very good quality. Good for the table or for stock. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. TOM RUTA BAGA IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE TOP — An improved American strain of Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga. Roots yellow below ground and purple above, large, globular, and with short neck; flesh yellow and sweet. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. LAIXG’S PURPLE TOP — One of the earliest varieties and attains good size. Small, strap-leaved tops, necks small; skin purple above, yellow below; flesh yellow and of good quality. Used either for table or for feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; *4 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. CARTER’S I3IPROVED PURPLE TOP — Excellent for the table or for stock feeding. Nearly round, skin yellow with purple top; flesh yellow and solid. Hardy and a heavy yielder. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; *4 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. KELWAY’S PERFECT MODEL — (New.) This is probably the most perfectly formed Ruta Baga on the market, and also one of the largest and best quality, being largely used in England as a table variety. Individual roots sometimes weigh 16 pounds and are splendid for feeding purposes. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. KELWAY’S LANGPORT MAMMOTH — A new variety of Ruta Baga, which is highly recommended by expert growers. It is very prolific; uniform size and shape; excel- lent quality. Roots attain a size of more than six inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; Y± Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. MONARCH TANKARD or ELEPHANT — 'Originated in England by Carter, and very highly prized there. Large tankard-shaped roots with small necks and tops, dark red above ground and yellow below. Flesh is a deep yellow and fine grained. A very heavy yielder. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; % Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. SKIRVING’S KING OF SWEDES — A standard variety for table use or for feeding. The roots are large, oval, with purple tops and yellow flesh. The quality is ex- cellent. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; *4 Lb., 80c; Lb., $3.00. WHITE SWEDE or SWEET RUSSIAN — A very large white variety that is very desirable because of its keep- ing qualities. Tops small and strap-leaved; roots large, nearly globe-shaped and with small neck; skin green- ish-white; flesh white, solid and very sweet. Splendid either for table or for feeding. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; V* Lb., 80c; Lb.. $3.00. ATO TOMATOES can be grown on almost any soil, but do best on a light, warm, not over-rich soil. Their success de- pends largely on their getting favorable growing conditions throughout the early part of the season so that they may make a steady, rapid growth. Sow in hotbed six or eight weeks before time to set outdoors. Fruit may be had much earlier by sowing two or three weeks earlier and transplanting to small pots. The plants are usually set four feet apart each way, and it is best to stake them when they get about three feet high. The dwarf or tree toma- toes may be planted closer together and need no support. One ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 to 3,000 plants and two ounces will plant an acre. Central Ohio is recognized as one of the best Tomato growing districts in the world. Columbus is naturally the center of this district, and for years great interest has been shown in the Tomato Show at the Ohio State Fair. Only once have we entered any exhibits in this show, as we prefer not to compete against our own customers. In 1915 we won First Premium 011 Display of Tomatoes, this being the only class in which we made any entries. In 1917 we won ten First, two Second and two Third Premiums on dis- play of single varieties, only fourteen Firsts being possible. In 1917 we won First on- display of ten varieties, three other Firsts and two Seconds. WING’S RED SUNRISE — A few years ago we made a selection for an early tomato, with the idea of increasing the yield of salable fruit over the Earliana, which, in our estimation, was the best early tomato at that time. We carefully tested this variety before offering it to- our customers. Since offering it for sale, we have had a great many recom- mendations from men who know. It has even surpassed our highest expectations, and we feel pleased that we can offer this tomato to our customers. We consider it the most useful variety in our list because of its being a week earlier than Earliana, both in first fruit and main gathering, because it yields twenty-five per cent more salable fruits than the Earliana, because it cuts equal with any other early variety, early or late. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 60c; *4 Lb., $2.00; Lb., $6.00. We quote the following from one of our customers: “In studying the ten different varieties of Tomatoes which I am growing in my private trial grounds this summer, I cannot help but be impressed with the excellent characteristics of Wing’s Red Sunrise. Its foliage is much heavier than Earliana, and un- der certain climatic conditions such as on Long Island, I would say that Wing’s Red Sunrise is just about fifty per cent superior in. resisting unfavorable conditions. The fruit has been ex- cellent. “We have tested it now for ten days, and the quality leaves nothing to be desired.” Another one of our customers says: “I am very pleased to report to you that of five dif- ferent varieties of early Tomatoes I raised for the New York market, your Wing’s Red Sun- Wing’s Red Sunriset rise was by far the best and most satisfactory.” 36 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Bonny Best ENORMOUS — This Scarlet variety is especially recom- mended te cur Customers Who wish a splendid variety for their home garden, The plant yields very freely through- out the entire season. The fruit is almost as large as Ponderosa and quite a bit smoother. Is excellent for slicing, Pkt., 10c; Oz., 60c; Vi Lb., $1.90; Lb., $6.75. FAVORITE — -A large scarlet variety that is used for can- ning as well as in the home garden. A heavy yielder; Smooth ahd cuts well. Pkt., 10c; Oz,, 35c; Vi Lb., $1.00; Lb;j $3.50; FlLLBA SKEt — This tomato is a new variety, coming be- tween the srttall fruited Varieties and the Ordinary sized tomatoes;- The average weight, two to three ounGCS. Very uniform, smooth and solid, forming iarge clusters that ripen quite uniformly, making the plant a heavy yielder of solid substantial fruit. Pkt., 150. GOLDEN QUEEN — A Splendid yellow variety of medium size, quite smooth, Uniform; cuts fine and is a good yielder, Very handsome sliced with red tomatoes. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50C; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. GOLDEN PONDEROSA— A beautiful new yellow tomato !or the home garden. Nearly as large as the purple ’ohderOsa, smoother and equally as meaty. Yields very ifeaVily and is of delicious flavor, Pkt., IOC; Oz., 60c; Vi Lb., $1.89 j Lb., $6.00; ACME — A. popular variety with gardeners for shipping ©r hoffle markets; GS8d alSO for home use; Midseason, round; pipki ,medium sized and attractive. Pkt., 10c; 02.; 500; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. REALTY — One of the best purple varieties for midseason table use. Vines vigorous and productive; fruit large, solid and smooth. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. BONNY BEST — An excellent early scarlet tomato for home use or for the market. Vines very vigorous; fruit me- dium, uniform, smooth and fairly meaty. A splendid forcing variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. BUCKEYE STATE — One of the largest smooth purple varieties. It is much smoother than most large sorts, yields well, and is very attractive looking. It sells well and our strain cuts nicely. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.00. CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL — About ten days later than Earliana, a good yielder, color scarlet, smooth, with much better core than Earliana. Our strain of this tomato is of the very best. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.00. COMET — A rather small, scarlet tomato that is excellent for canning whole. The vines are vigorous; fruit borne in large clusters, round, very smooth and uniform in size and shape. They are borne in great abundance, in fact being one of the heaviest yielders in our plot. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.00. CORELESS — A large scarlet, globe-shaped tomato that is excellent for canning. Vines are strong growing; fruit large, smooth and solid. Matures late and is excellent for slicing as well as canning. A good yielder. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.00. DWARF GIANT — Sometimes called “Dwarf Ponderosa” on account of its large size. It is the largest of the tree tomatoes, ribbed, but smoother than Ponderosa. Purple, very meaty and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.25. EARLIANA — A standard variety which is almost indis- pensable. Among the very first early tomatoes, being ten days earlier than most early sorts. Our trial ground records show it to be an extremely good yielder this year. We think that in all garden seeds, and especially tomato seeds, the name of the variety does not mean so much, but that the seeds should be se- lected from the best strains and should be kept absolutely pure. We take great care in the selection of this seed, along with all others. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. EARLY DETROIT — A new variety of a pur- plish-pink color, which ripens with Earliana, Fruit is smooth, globe shaped and very firm skinned, which makes it an excellent shipper. Quality excellent. Re- garded as one of the best new early varie- ties. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.75. IMPERIAL — A purple variety, very smooth, medium Size, reasonably hfeavy yielding and of very good quality. We Consider thiS tomato good enough for very critical trade. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.30; Lb., $4.50. JOHN BAER — A very good new second early, scarlet to- mato. The vines are quite tall and vigorous; fruit nearly globe-shaped, medium sized, very smooth and uniform, of a bright scarlet color; walls are thick, seed cells small, very meaty and with no cores. It is just a little later than Earliana and the yield is very much heavier. The fruits also are markedly smoother, more uniform and of finer quality. As this variety has now been tested for several seasons we have no hesitancy in recommend- ing it to our customers. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. JUNE PINK — A valuable sort for gardeners whose mar- kets demand a purple, early tomato. It ripens nearly as early as Earliana, is very prolific, smooth, even, and of splendid quality. Equally good for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.50. MAGNUS — A medium early, large fruited, purple variety that is excellent either for market or the home garden. The vines are vigorous and have potato foliage; fruit globe-shaped, large, smooth and of fine quality. Yields very heavily. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Vi Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.00. MATCHLESS — A favorite main crop variety, medium large, smooth, free from cracks, bright red color and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Vi Lb., $1.00; Lb., $3.25. PERFECTION — A crimson variety, medium sized, rather globe-shaped, of excellent quality, and one that cuts above average; a good canner or shipper. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Vi Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.00. PONDEROSA — This is about the largest fruited variety in our trial grounds; fruit somewhat oblong in form, deep through, ribbed or ridged, purple color. This vari- ety has perhaps the smallest seed cells and the firmest flesh of anything in our grounds. We have used it for years as a slicing variety for the table and could hardly do without it. It is not a good variety for market gar- deners or shipping. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 60c; Vi Lb., $1.75; Lb., $6.00. Wing’s Red Sunrise. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 37 Stone. SAN JOSE CANNER — This is a large fruited variety, rather late in ripening, producing a large smooth fruit. Has a small core, is very meaty and solid. The plant continues to bear well right up to frost time. Highly recommended for canners. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.00. STONE — Largely grown for main crop and almost exclusively used by canning fac- tories. Large fruit, bright red, solid and meaty enough for slicing. Yields very heavily and uniformly. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c; Ya Lb., 90c; Lb., $3.00. TRUCKER’S FAVORITE— A very choice, large fruited purple tomato, yielding for us one to six best, the fruit smooth, without cracks and cutting exception- ally well. We can thoroughly recom- mend this variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.50. DWARF CHAMPION — A very early purple fruited tomato of true dwarf or “tree” habit. The dwarf varieties do not yield quite so heavily, but are economical of space and do not run to vine on rich ground as some of the larger sorts will. Fruits are smooth, of good quality, and are borne abundantly. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.75; Lb., $5.25. GLOBE — A large purple, globe-shaped tomato that is very largely used for shipping, especially in the South. It is a prolific variety and of very fine quality. Much used for forcing. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 55c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $5.00. DWARF STONE — Similar to Dwarf Champion, but with more vigorous vines and larger fruit of bright scarlet color. Late, of good quality and productive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 50c; Ya Lb., $1.50; Lb., $4.75. RED CHERRY — Small scarlet fruits borne in clusters. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. YELLOW CHERRY — Same as above but yellow. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. RED CURRANT — Decidedly ornamental, resembling long branches of currants. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. 'STRAWBERRY OR HUSK TOMATO — Plants of low spreading growth, fruit enclosed in a husk, sweet flavored; used for preserving or pies. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. SMALL FRUITED SORTS RED PEACH — Resembles a small peach. Skin covered with a slight bloom or pubescence. Used for preserv- ing or table decoration. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. YELLOW PEACH — Identical with above except in color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. RED PEAR — Pear-shaped. Used in preserves or for “Tomato Figs.” Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. YELLOW PEAR — Same as above except in color. Pk£., 10c; Oz., 40c. YELLOW PLUM — Fruit bright yellow, two inches long, an inch in diameter. Fleshy and fine flavored. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. RHUBARB Rhubarb requires a rich, deeply cultivated soil. Sow early in spring in rows one foot apart, covering one inch. Thin to six inches. The second fall after sowing, trans- plant, setting two feet apart and two feet deep. One ounce of seed will produce 500 plants. VICTORIA — The most popular variety, fine for family use and market. Comes quite true from seed. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; Ya Lb., 30c; Lb., $1.00. RHUBARB ROOTS — Sent by express at buyer’s expense. 25c and 50c each according to size of clump. MUSHROOM SPAWN Any amateur can successfully grow Mushrooms in a dark room or cellar where the temperature can be main- tained at fifty to sixty degrees. You can gather the first crop of Mushrooms, provided your temperature is right, in six or eight weeks. One brick of spawn is enough for a bed 3x5 feet. Directions sent with each order. Per Brick. 10 Bricks. 30c $2.50 Notice to Market Gardeners We wish to state that we furnish nothing but the best for your trade ; the same goods that we have built our retail trade on. Our prices are exceptionally low when the quality of the goods is considered, and we know that if we are given a trial you will continue one of our satis- fied customers. Write > us for quotations, using your business let- ter head. John Baer. 38 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICS!! UR G, OHIO. FIELD SEED DEPARTMENT ALFALFA By CHAS. B. WING First Cutting Alfalfa on a Wing Farm. IMPORTANT THINGS almost always seem to start with some little incident not apparently important of itself. Over twenty-five years ago our Mr. Joseph E. Wing was compelled to go to the great ranches of the West in order to develop more robust health. He stayed there a year or so, securing the strength that he needed, and then returned to Ohio. The important part of the whole matter was that he brought back with him a love for the Alfalfa plant, that he undertook to grow it on our old farm, and that his first attempt was a complete success. In a few years we were growing several acres of it, and after finding that it grew readily and that our stock loved it dearly, Joe began writing for the farm papers, advising everybody else to go and do likewise. This happened early in the nineties. Times were des- perately hard. Had my father not left several thousand dollars of money out at interest, I scarcely know how we could have lived during those years from the very meager receipts from the farm. I remember that we bought a neighbor’s corn for 18 cents per bushel ; the market advanced to 20 cents, and he refused to fill his contract, whereat both of us were ag- grieved. Another neighbor sold us his corn at 22 cents ; the market advanced to 24 cents, and then he refused to fill the contract. These things seem amusing now, but they were far from amusing at that time. We sold no Alfalfa hay. In fact, we did not usually have enough hay for our own consumption, but we thought the Alfalfa paid because it yielded well and our stock throve on it so much better than on the Timothy and Clover which we had formerly used. ' I well remember that when we first had forty acres of Alfalfa seeded down, I told our mother that I believed times would get better for us now, that it was pretty hard to live off the income of the farm, but that I hoped this Alfalfa was going to benefit us. None of us ever dreamed how greatly it would benefit not only ourselves, but the other farmers throughout the Corn Belt, who were to fol- low in our footsteps and grow this great legume. About the same time that we began growing Alfalfa, we began feeding the hay to western lambs. First we fed, I think, about a hundred and fifty ; about the next year, two hundred, then three hundred, five hundred, seven hundred and so on to our present capacity. The increase was mod- erate in the beginning, but followed quite rapidly, and after we reached about five hundred head, the fertility of our place was increasing almost by leaps and bounds. We did not get much of a start with Alfalfa until prob- ably 1893 or ’94, but by 1900 we were growing seventy-five or a hundred acres, and since that time we have never had less than a hundred and sometimes we have between three and four hundred. About 1894, probably, Joe began strongly urging other farmers to grow the plant, and largely through his efforts it has become established throughout the states east of the Missouri River. There is nowhere nearly as much of it grown even today as there should be, but sufficient progress has been made so that the farmers themselves are doing vast amounts of boosting for it. They thoroughly under- stand how to grow it, and it has assumed great importance as one of our leading crops. I have mentioned our own success with it, not at all as a boast, but simply to encourage some other farmer who is hesitating whether or not to change his methods and try Alfalfa. The vast majority of my readers know already the ad- vantages of this crop, but for the benefit of the few who do not know, let me state a few indisputable facts. In the first place, Alfalfa is unquestionably the most nutritious and the most palatable forage plant grown in North America today. In its chemical analysis it is. fully equal to wheat bran. In Experiment Station tests it has THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 39 artlAailyt^een- s^ov^n to ^ee(* as We^ as wheat bran, a pound of Alfalfa displacing a pound of bran with (if any differ- ence) better results. Dairy cows thrive on it as on no other feed. Cattle fatten on it better than on any other forage; horses will retain their flesh on it with a smaller allowance of grain than with any other feed; nothing will take its place with sheep, either as a maintenance ration or for fat- tening purposes, and even for poultry, there is nothing else so good. Brood sows will stand up to a self-feeder of it all winter and thrive as on nothing else that can be given them. Fattening hogs put on gain faster and cheaper when given an Alfalfa pasture supplemented by corn than with any other combination known. In the second place its great roots penetrating, under favorable conditions, for ten, fifteen or twenty feet, bring up both nourishment and moisture from depths in the soil that no other crop we grow could possibly touch. In times of drought the Alfalfa fields are the only green thing the eye can find. In the third place, in seasons like 1915, when we have constant deluges of rain, your small grain will be growing vigorously in the shock in spite of anything you can do ; your Clover will be absolutely ruined, and your Timothy or mixed hay practically spoiled, while your Alfalfa hay, if you have paid any attention to it at all, will be worth 50, 75, perhaps even 80 or 90 per cent of its original value. In other words, it will stand vastly more punishment from rain than will any other form of hay and vastly more than any of the small grains will. In a year like 1915, when it seemed as though you were going to lose your entire crop from rain, the Alfalfa is the one thing that you can count upon saving. Some of our friends, the Orchardists, are finding Alfalfa invaluable as a cover crop in their orchards. Not only does it produce some of the highest class forage for them, but by shading the ground it helps to conserve the moisture, while its bacteria are constantly adding nitrogen to the soil for the benefit of the trees. Finally, in some places, mice are so troublesome in orchards that a spring tooth harrow is required for preventing their activities. Alfalfa is one of our few plants which thrives all the better for being occasionally stirred up with the spring tooth harrow. Last, but not least, while it is giving us bountiful crops, say four tons of hay per acre, worth, if compared with wheat bran, $25.00 per ton, it is actually bringing up the fertility of the soil. The biggest corn crop you ever grow follows an Alfalfa sod. For years one of the biggest bugaboos about Alfalfa has been men’s idea that the plant is remarkably difficult to grow. How this idea started would be difficult to say, but it is anything but the truth. Given only a reasonably well drained limestone soil and Alfalfa will almost grow like weeds without any remarkable preparation whatever. One of our best friends recently criticised our own labors by saying that we ourselves, in putting out very explicit, care- ful rules for the growth of Alfalfa, had fostered the hallu- cination that it was difficult to grow and that it was neces- sary to follow the most intricate and difficult rules mi- nutely in order to succeed, If we have ever given this im- pression, we wish to apologize for it. Alfalfa is not diffi- cult to grow. It is succeeding in ouf own neighborhood, we believe, fully twice as easily as is the growth of Me- dium Clover, but we do say that Alfalfa is a rather peculiar plant, that its requirements, while few, are vitally important to it, ’and we give very explicit directions for growing sim- ply to do away with the old theory that it was difficult to grow or could not be grown in a given neighborhood. Al- falfa can be grown in every county or township in the United States where land can be drained to a depth of There are many methods whereby men can succeed in growing it. After twenty-five years of work with it, work including its growth in large areas on our farms as well as much time and effort spent in purely experimental work, we have demonstrated to our own satisfaction the best cul- tural methods for it. These methods we give carefully and in detail, not because it is difficult to grow, but simply in order to cover every possible contingency in all the vast area east of the Missouri River, and to make things so plain and easy that not one of our customers can fail if he fol- lows these instructions. Reauirements The requirements of Alfalfa are few ^ and are easily explained. They are lime, inoculation, drainage, proper fertilizers, proper seed and proper method of seeding. Lime Among the great things which our Mr. Joseph E. Wing accomplished in his lifetime, that of placing lime in its proper importance throughout the Corn Belt should in my opinion be placed second only to his starting the Alfalfa itself. For many years farmers in certain counties of this as well as adjoining states were succeeding admirably with Alfalfa, while farmers in other counties were miserably failing. No one seemed to know the reason for this, and we ourselves thought probably there were Alfalfa belts Where the plant would thrive and others where it was fool- ish to undertake its growth. Finally, perhaps twelve years ago, my brother happened on the cause of these failures in certain places. It was lack of lime, or at least that was the principal cause. Since that time we have talked lime, until we believe today, owing to Wing teachings more than any other one thing, there is ten times as much interest being taken in lime as there was six years ago, and our greatest soil experts say that the end is not yet, that we are exactly on the right track, and that not only the Alfalfa, but many of our other crops are being vastly improved by the use of lime. There seems little question that Clover sickness is in many cases due to lack of sufficient lime, and it would seem very probable that within ten years from now nine-tenths of the farmers living east of the Missouri River will be using lime, at least to a moderate extent, not only on their Alfalfa, but on many other crops. I asked Director Thorne, of our own great Experiment Station, one day, if this were not his opinion, and he replied in effect that it was. We have no greater soil expert than Director Thorne, and his words are Well worth heeding. Why do we need lime so badly? The reason is so vital that it is well worth taking a little time to explain. The great majority of you already know a good, deal about the minute organisms of the soil called bacteria. You know that these live on the roots of the legumes, that they draw nitrogen from' the air and feed it to the legume itself. This constant accumulation of nitrogen is going on continually with all of our legume crops provided that these little bacteria are present. If it were not so, the life on this earth would soon perish. Most of you know that the bacteria perish in sour ground, and all of you know that lime sweetens the ground. In addition to performing this great work, lime exerts an- other beneficial purpose of only a trifle less importance ; it makes the soil more mellow, and, in some cases at least, it will help you to utilize the elements of fertility that are already existing in the soil. The most important thing, however, is that it sweetens the soil, making it a proper habitat for these tiny bacteria. If the soil is acid, more- over, it becomes the proper home for injurious bacteria. These thrive in cold, soggy, sour lands, and they are as injurious in such soils as the good bacteria are beneficial in sweet soils. You will thus see that lime is one of the master keys to agriculture. Its importance cannot be overestimated. Without it legumes fail. Without legumes our nitrogen is quickly used up, and its. restoration,, unless done by the legumes, is more expensive than civilization can possibly stand. The Wing Seed Co ., Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Dear Sirs: — The Alfalfa seed I ordered has arrived in good condition and is very fine seed. I thank you for your prompt attention to the matter, and will say that your seeds of any and all kind are the best I can get any place at anv price. Yours for future business, B. C KELLY, R, D. 3, Morrow , Ohio 40 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Where Lime is Needed I Will very freely admit that there are many places throughout the Corn Belt where the application of lime is at present entirely unnecessary; many other places where light applications will be amply sufficient. On the original portion of our own farm chemical analysis shows the lime content to be naturally ideal. It has never been necessary to apply anytime whatever, and it may never become nec- essary on this soil, especially if we use deep-rooted crops like Alfalfa, which can penetrate deeply into the subsoil, drawing up some of their store of lime from this source, but on the other hand there is, in my opinion, not a single state east of the Missouri River in which you cannot find certain counties that do require lime. It is probable that the more fertile portions of Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and western Ohio require it less than other states east of the Missouri River. Wherever Clover fails to thrive you should investigate to see whether your lime content is right or not. Wherever Alfalfa turns sick and yellow during the middle of the summer, you may feel reasonably sure that you lack lime. It is a simple and inexpensive thing to determine with a moderate degree of accuracy whether lime is needed or not. Ten cents’ worth of sensitive blue litmus paper will give you a fair idea of the condition of your farm. Make little moist balls of earth, insert a strip of the paper and let it stand for half an hour, and if it has turned pink, you certainly need lime. A. second test is also useful. A few cents’ worth of muriatic acid poured on the soil should bubble if it comes into contact with any lime. If you want a still more ac- curate demonstration, have a sample of your soil analyzed to determine the lime content. Forms of Lime There are several forms of lime in use today — the fresh burned or caus- tic lime, hydrated lime, air-slaked lime and ground lime- stone rock. For some years there has been considerable discussion as to which is the best form to apply. It seems to me that this discussion has been amply settled by the Pennsylvania Experiment Station, which conducted the longest time set of experiments along this line ever under- taken in the United States, the test running, if I remember right, for over thirty years. They found that caustic lime annually burned up and destroyed seven dollars’ worth of humus per acre. That is equal to a reasonably good ap- plication of manure, and certainly none of us can afford to destroy humus at this rate. In my opinion, caustic lime deserves no place whatever on the farm when used as an application to the land. While caustic lime directly attacks humus in the soil, liberating ammonia, which is thereby lost, the action of carbonate of lime is directly the reverse. Carbonate of lime contains approximately forty-four per cent of carbonic acid. Applied to the soil the material slowly decomposes, the carbonic acid is liberated, this of itself being a useful chemical reaction. In fact the decomposition of this ma- terial in the soil tends to liberate insoluble potash, phos- phorus, etc., this reflex action being probably of secondary importance only to the sweetening of the soil from the action of this material. We obtain calcium carbonate in the form of ground limestone rock, ground oyster shells, marl and sometimes from spring water sediment. Any of these forms can be highly recommended. Hydrated lime is caustic lime to which about twenty-five per cent of water has been added. In buying it you are paying freight on this water. Authorities differ as to its value, but the preponderance of opinion seems to be that hydrated lime is capable of some injury on account of being still caustic to quite an extent. When caustic lime is exposed to the air, it absorbs carbon dioxide and becomes in time chemically identical with calcium carbonate. This process requires probably one year’s time, during which the ma- terial should be spread out thinly, not heaped up too much Caustic lime is dangerous to apply to any growing crop! Its contact with live plants frequently causes their death. Calcium carbonate on the other hand may be applied at any time of the year to any crop, and nothing but bene- ficial results may be expected. Where soils are known to be acid, from four to ten tons per acre of calcium car- bonate should be applied. Where the acidity is only suspected or is known to be very mild, somewhat lighter applications may be used. There are places in Ohio as well as other states where cal- cium carbonate may be purchased for $1.50 to $2.00 per ton at the mills. It is advisable to have it finely ground, but occasionally coarser material, known as screenings, ranging from the size of sand to that of peas, can be obtained for 25c to 75c per ton, say, and in this case it is sometimes advisable to use these coarser screenings, and more of them in preference to paying more for the finely ground material. We do not, however, advise using the screenings unless they are purchased very cheaply indeed. Quicker results are obtained with the finely ground material, and when one consider the cost of applying the limestone, he must con- clude that it is always questionable whether he can afford to go to the necessary labor of applying these coarse screen- ings, when for a dollar or two more per acre he could have the finely ground material. There are other places where calcium carbonate in any form will cost five or six dollars per ton. In these places we advise purchasing the caustic, which can usually be bought at about the same price, or perhaps at $7.00 or $8.00, and giving it a year’s time in which to air-slake and become suitable for use on farm land. If one is preparing to seed Alfalfa, in my opinion, the best time to apply jthe lime is before seeding. If he knows his ground to be sour, I would apply the lime three or four months before seeding. This will give it time to sweeten the soil before the seed is sown. There are many makes of lime distributors today. The best one that we know of is made by The American Seed- ing-Machine Co., of Springfield, Ohio. Where one has limestone on his own place and is not close to a manufacturer, I think in many cases it will pay to own grinding machinery. This machinery will grind the rock at a cost, I think, of about 50 cents per ton. Such machines can now be purchased for not over $650.00, not a large enough investment to deter one from purchasing. The best machine that I know of is manufactured by The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co., of Columbus, Ohio. Inoculation Inoculation with Alfalfa usually pays. I do not say that it is always necessary, be- cause on the original part of our own farm, we have never inoculated and have always succeeded. On land which we have purchased, however, it has been absolutely necessary to inoculate, and the importance of the matter has been impressed upon us by watching our neighbors’ efforts throughout a period of many years. Fifteen years ago our neighborhood rather got the Al- falfa fever. Hundreds of acres were seeded, mostly in small areas, and most of these lived. However, in most cases part of the field would be good and part would be yellow. Usually the yellow part moped along for about a year and then got better. These same meadows, after be- ing mown for probably four or five years, were plowed up and have very largely been reseeded now. I have watched this second seeding with much interest because there has been scarcely a case where any yellow spots appeared. The entire meadow was vigorous and thrifty, and in my opinion, has made double the yield this second time that it did the first year it was seeded down. This result has almost certainly been the direct accomplishment of the in- oculation, as there has been no special treatment or fertil- izer, not even lime, applied during the intervening years. There are two methods of inoculation, that of Soil Trans- fer and the use of Artificial Cultures. We have handled both soil and cultures in preceding years, but last year our customers have called for Artificial Culture in practically all cases. We think that the artificial method at this date is very practical and. somewhat cheaper than Soil Transfer, and we do not hesitate to offer these goods to our cus- tomers.. We are pleased to state that we have not had any complaints from the Artificial Inoculation which we have offered for sale, and if the simple instructions are followed, THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 41 we know that the inoculation will succeed and more than pay for itself. For description and prices, see page 60. If you have fields of your own from which you can ob- tain inoculated soil, we think you need not hesitate to do this. Soil from around Sweet Clover plants will inoculate Alfalfa just as well as soil from around Alfalfa plants For many years we have sold inoculated Alfalfa soil. Now, however, the artificial cultures are so cheap, and we be- lieve so reliable, that we have this year discontinued sell- ing inoculated soil. Drainage Alfalfa, at least of the common variety, will not succeed on land that is not drained three feet deep. I am in hopes that the Grimm, and still more, the Siberian varieties, particularly the Orenberg, may be grown on soil that is drained less deeply, but that as yet is theory. Where your plants heave out in the winter time, you may rest assured that you need more tile. Occasionally a man is afraid that the roots will stop up his tile ditches. You need not worry in the least. On the original portion of our home place, about two hundred acres, we have esti- mated that there are fifteen miles of tile drains. In twenty- five years only one of these tiles has ever choked in the smallest degree. This one runs to a spring which never goes dry, and twice in this time the roots have choked this tile. I think that where a tile does not run to a spring, you can grow Alfalfa for hundreds of years without the slight- est trouble. Seeding Just as long as it remains true that no two farmers can quite agree as to the best kind of corn, the best wheat or the best way to handle any one of their crops, so long will one man advocate one method of seeding and another man another method. For ourselves we know that many methods succeed. We think the most important thing is to sow some of it, but since we are giving our opinions as to what is the best, we will give you this in detal, as we have the rest of this article. < We have succeeded better with spring seeding ( using Beardless Barley as a. nurse crop, and sowing in April, than we have with any other time of seeding or any other method. We have succeeded fairly well by drilling the seed in with an Alfalfa drill on our wheat ground early in April. Probably on loose, mellow soil where a harrow preceded the drill, this method may be used where you are unable to try a better way, but our experience on stiff, clay soil handled in this way has been none too satisfactory. We have seeded in the spring, using spring sown Winter Rye or Wheat as a nurse crop — that is, sowing the Rye or Wheat in April with the Alfalfa. This method gave us moderately good results, but we still prefer Barley to the Rye or Wheat. We have tried seeding on top of the ground in February and March and failed. Other men reported success by this method, but we advise our customers at least to go slow. _ We have seeded in corn at the last cultivation and some- times this succeeds; frequently it fails. We do not consider it a sure method, simply because the corn shades the ground too much and withdraws too much of the moisture. The reason why we do not like sowing with Rye or Wheat seeded in the spring is, that under certain conditions both of these plants stool out vigorously, and are inclined to crowd the Alfalfa a little. In addition they make not even a hay crop for us to harvest, while the Barley gives us either hay or grain. Beardless Barley is, by all of our tests, the best nurse crop. This is particularly true with our new Pedigreed Beardless Barley. Oats are frequently used and have been one cause for discouragement, because Oat straw is not as stiff as that of Barley. The Oat plant shades the ground more than Barley does, and ripens later. All of these characteristics are a disadvantage. Where you feel that you must use Oats, by all means use the earliest maturing variety, Sixty-Day, or Iowa 103, and do not sow more than one bushel of the Oats per acre. Now the actual seeding of AlfaKa is mighty simple. We prefer the ground to be plowed, if possible. We want a good seed bed. We prefer to use one of the Alfalfa drills when seeding, as we think they save 25 per cent of the seed. The best Alfalfa drill, in our opinion, is made by The American Seeding-Machine Co., Springfield, Ohio. We aim to cover the seed only one-half inch deep. When we use Barley as a nurse crop, we use one bushel of it, and the amount of Alfalfa seed that we use varies with the conditions. If we were sowing under any kind of un- favorable conditions, we would certainly use twenty pounds of seed per acre. When conditions are approaching the ideal, we think a minimum of twelve pounds per acre with ordinary Alfalfa, or probably ten pounds with Grimm Alfalfa on One of the Wing Farms. 42 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Alfalfa, will give good results. Probably most men had better use between fifteen and twenty pounds. Sometimes our minimum of twelve pounds gives a mod- erate stand in the beginning. Personally I prefer a dense stand in the beginning. The dense stand will not always yield any more hay per acre than a moderate stand, but each winter there is danger of a few plants heaving out, consequently the stand becoming thinner. If we have barely sufficient plants when first seeded, it is obvious that in a year or so there will be too few, while if we have used three or four pounds more seed at a cost of say, 50c or $1.00 per acre additional, our stand will last in satisfactory condition perhaps several years longer. Furthermore, the hay from a dense stand is always considerably finer, more salable and better relished by your stock than if the plants are more scattering. If we were not sowing in the spring with Beardless Bar- ley, we would sow early in the summer without a nurse crop. In our opinion, July 1st would be the best time for summer seeding throughout the Corn Belt. When this date of seeding is contemplated, we would plow the ground early, would frequently harrow it throughout the season to kill all the weeds, and then would sow about July 1st. If you have no Alfalfa drill, we think the next best method of seeding is to use one of the best hand seeders and to cover the Alfalfa with a weeder. The reason why we prefer spring to summer seeding is that the rains usually come better for the April seeding than for the sum- mer seeding, and our use of the Barley as a nurse crop prevents the weeds from doing any material damage. How- ever, in the states south of Ohio, on account of the preva- lence of various bad grasses such as Quack Grass, Crab Grass, etc., later seedingr such as September, is frequently necessary and desirable. Alfalfa Seed The .00> In this book the author has of ^oil Fprtilitv given the gist of the very important U1 OU11 subject of soil fertility in plain lan- guage, particularly devoid of technical and scientific terms. It is pre-eminently a “first book” and will be found especially valuable to those who desire an intro- duction to the subject and who intend to do subsequent reading. The book is nicely illustrated. Weight, 2 lbs. In Foreign Fields By JosePh e. wing, 549 pages, lit 1 uicigit 1 ICIU3 cloth Price, $2.00. 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The book is beautifully gotten up, with eight colored plates and many other illustra- tions, and would make a splendid gift. Cloth, 12 mo., $2.00. Weight, 2 lbs. 62 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. ASTERS CULTURE — Seed may be sown outdoors in spring as soon as the ground is warm and dry, or for earlier bloom- ing, may be started indoors or in a cold frame, and transplanted to open ground after danger from frost is over. For most varieties, the rows should be eighteen inches apart with a distance between plants of sixteen inches. In dry weather, a thorough watering two or three times a week is desirable. GIANT OSTRICH PLUME — A magnificent class, rivalling the Chrysanthemums. Plants branching and of medium height. The flowers are borne on long, slender stems, and are of the Comet type, but much larger, often four to six inches in diameter, and produced much more pro- fusely. The petals are longer, narrower and more twisted Mixed — Pkt.. 10c; % Oz., 25c. VICK’S PERFECTION — Splendid, erect midseason Aster. Flowers average four inches in diameter, and when first opened the entire flower is strongly whorled The broad w. B. MIXED ASTERS— We build this mixture ourselves, using a large variety including both early and late seed, all of the different colors, and the different types of Asters. It includes named varieties that are of the very best, and in fact it is just as good as we know how to make any mixture. The most fastidious taste will be pleased with the flowers produced from this seed. Pkt., 10c; Vs Oz., 30c. queen OF THE MARKET — The standard early Aster. Largely grown by commercial florists for cut flowers for early market. Plants eighteen inches high, of graceful spreading habit, strong and hardy. The flattish flowers are good sized, borne on long, graceful stems and of a wide range of colors. Profuse bloomer, very good for early cut flowers. If started in the house, they will bloom the middle of July; sown outdoors, early in August. Scarlet — Pkt., 10c. White, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Lavender, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Mixed — Each, Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c; % Oz., 25c. TRIUMPH COMET — In the Comet type the petals are long, narrow, gracefully twisted and curled, forming large fluffy flowers. Our strain is midseason, with tall up- right plants., and extra long stems. White, Shell-Pink, Rose, Lavender, Purple, Lavender-Pink, Mixed — Each, Pkt., 10c. Branching Aster. Peony-Flowered. petals are slightly folded lengthwise, making them ap- pear long and narrow. Plants are strong and vigor- ous, with strong stems and very broad, dark green leaves. Plants carry about twelve large flowers on long stems free from side branches. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. ROSE PERFECTION — Plant with the same long, slender stemmed habit as the White Perfection. Flowers of bright rose and with the same pronounced twist to the petals. Pkt., 10c. BLUSH PERFECTION — Plant similar in habit to White Perfection, but with more slender stems; flowers ex- tremely delicate shade of flesh-pink. Pkt., 10c. SHELL PINK PERFECTION — The Shell Pink Perfection makes a tall, slender growth similar to the Blush Per- fection, but the flowers are beautiful shell-pink dis- tinctly deeper than the Blush Perfection. Pkt., 10c. CRIMSON PERFECTION— Pkt., 10c. LAVENDER PERFECTION — Beautiful light lavender. Pkt., 10c. PURPLE PERFECTION — Rich purple with beautiful shadings. Pkt., 10c. PEONY-FLOWERED — Midseason to late. Remarkable for the brilliant colors. Habit upright, height two feet. The large, beautiful flowers have incurved petals and form almost perfect globes, many of them being bi- colored, having white center, while the outer petals are of rose, violet, etc. Mixed — Pkt., 10c; Vs Oz., 25c. VICK’S LATE BRANCHING — Flowers are of extraordinary size, borne on stems fifteen to twenty inches long. The plants often cover a space two and a half feet square. They begin blooming about August 15th if sown out- doors, but may be made to bloom earlier by starting seed in the house in March or April. They yield pro- fusely. Mixed — Pkt., 10c; V8 Oz., 20c; % Oz., 35c. Sep- arate colors — White, Shell Pink, Lavender, Rose, Crim- son, Claret, Rosy-Carmine, Purple, Dark Violet, Lady Roosevelt (deep rose), Rosy Pink. Each, Pkt., 10c; y8 Oz., 20c. ■ ,, , THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OH/O. 63 \ U K’S EARLY BRANCHING— The plants are similar to the Late Branching, but the large, perfect flowers come ten days to two weeks earlier. White, Rose, Lavender, Sliell-Pink, Purple, Hark Violet, Lavender-Pink, Crim- son. Each, Pkt., 10c. Mixed— Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 25c. VICK’S PINK ENCHANTRESS— A wonderfully beautiful variety, between midseason and late. Plants upright, tall and strong. Flowers are as large as the Late Branching, color of the “Pink Enchantress” Carnation. The petals are medium length, broad and loosely ar- ranged, giving a soft and pleasing effect, which adds much to the charm of the delicately colored flowers. The blossoms are very lasting. It is a good variety to grow under glass. Pkt., 10c. BRANCHING, SCARLET GEM — A very effective bedding variety. Plants of the branching type. The color is the nearest approach to true scarlet that has been pro- duced in Asters. The flowers are larger than that of the Cardinal, not so double, and of a brighter, more fiery color. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S AUTUMN GLORY — The last of the Asters to bloom. New, very late Branching Aster, coming after the others are *>ast their prime. Plants large and strong, flowers large and perfectly formed, color pure soft shell-pink. Pkt., 10c. CREGO ASTERS — Beautiful late Aster of the Comet type. The plants have the size and vigor of the Late Branch- ing, and the same habit, growing from two to two and one-half feet tall. The flowers are four to five inches across, with stems twelve inches or more in length. They have long petals beautifully curled and twisted. CREGO PINK — This is considered by some to be the most beautiful Aster grown. Its color is distinct, best de- scribed as pure shell-pink. Pkt., 10c. CREGO White, Lavender-Pink, Purple, Crimson, Rose — Each, Pkt., 10c. CREGO ROSE AND WHITE — Flowers of Comet type, striped rose and white. Unique and beautiful, attract- ing much attention. Crop failure. Vick’s Pink Enchantress. ROYAL STRIPE — Of the same type as Crego Rose and White. Flowers of light blue with band of white around each petal. Resembles a bunch of blue and white baby ribbon. Pkt., 10c. SINGLE ASTERS — Single Asters are very artistic in form, very effective grown in masses, and fine bedders. White, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender, Crimfson. Mixed — Each, Pkt., 5c. DAYBREAK — The beautiful Daybreak class is early mid- season. The plants are upright and bushy, eighteen inches high. The flowers are globe shaped, two and one-half to three inches in diameter, quaint and lovely, produced in such profusion as to almost cover the plants. A valuable bedding variety. DAYBREAK — • Pale flesh-pink. Pkt., 10c. PURITY — Snow-white. Pkt., 10c. SUNRISE — A little deeper pink than Daybreak, with needle-like petals. Pkt., 15c. BLUEBIRD — Beau- tiful azure-blue. Pkt., 10c. ROSE — Silvery-rose. Pkt., 10c. LAVENDER — A delicate shade of palest lavender. Pkt., 10c. PURPLE — Deep, rich purple. Pkt., 10c. LILAC — Distinct and pretty color. Pkt., 10c. YELLOW — Pale lemon-yellow flushed pink. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S ROCHESTER— The official flower of the city of Rochester, New York. It is a Mikado Aster, mid-sea- son, coming just a little later than the White Mikado, and the largest Aster in cultivation. Plants about eighteen inches high, unusually vigorous, each plant frequently having a dozen long graceful stems. The flowers are from four and one-half to six inches in diameter with long narrow twisted petals. The color is an exquisite shade of lavender-pink. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S SHELL-PINK ROCHESTER — This new Aster is similar to the original Rochester in habit and type of flower, but in color it is a lovely shell-pink. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S WHITE ROCHESTER — Large fluffy white flowers. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S LAVENDER ROCHESTER — Clear light lavender, just the shade in greatest demand by florists. Pkt., 10c. BRANCHING PEACH BLOSSOM — A splendid Late Branch- ing variety. Plants non-lateral, few long, graceful stems, crowned by very double flowers. Pkt., 10c. Daybreak. 64 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Vick’s Mikado. VICK’S LAVENDER KING — Deep lavender. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S SHELL-PINK KING — (New.) Soft pleasing blush- pink. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S CRIMSON KING — A strikingly handsome Aster, in color rich and brilliant crimson. Pkt., 10c. AMERICAN BEAUTY — A splendid new Aster. In habit of plant and type of flower it is similar to the Late Branching, but is characterized by much longer ' and stronger stems, two feet in length. The flowers are beautiful bright carmine-rose, almost the shade of the rose of the same name. They are very double and freely produced. Pkt., 10c. PACIFIC BEAUTY — New. A lovely Aster of the Comet type. The plants are intermediate in height, com- pletely covered with flowers. The flowers are of silky texture, very full, petals not twisted, color beau- tiful clear silvery lavender. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S LAVENDER GEM— Blooms between Queen of the Market and the midseason Asters. Plants erect, about eighteen inches high, branching close to the ground. Flowers average four inches in diameter, of the Os- trich Plume type, with a large proportion of partly tubular florets, giving to the flower the appearance of a ragged Chrysanthemum. In color it is a beautiful pale-lavender, deepening with age. Pkt., 10c. BRANCHING PEERLESS PINK — Blooms just a little ahead of the other Late Branching, but has the same characteristics. Perfect double flowers of pale shell- pink, delicate and beautiful. Pkt., 10c. CARDINAL — Splendid bedding Aster, with a long season of bloom. The buds are rosy-carmine, flowers brilliant glowing cardinal, fading to deep crimson. A bed of these is brilliant and beautiful in the sunlight. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S MIKADO — One of the earliest of the mid- season varieties. Plants of medium height, branching habit, long, stiff stems. Great fluffy flowers of the Comet type, with long, narrow, gracefully reflexed petals, of great substance. One of the best for cut flowers; a good keeper and shipper. White, Rose, * Violet, Shell-Pink, Lavender. Mixed — Each, Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 25c. ROYAL — A charming new Aster, early midseason, coming soon after Queen of the Market and ahead of the Late Branching. The plants are very graceful, strong and vigorous, resembling the Late Branching, but not so tall, branching close to the ground. The flowers are of the size of the Late Branching. The petals are broad, incurved or shell-shaped, giving a lovely effect of shading. This is considered by many to be the best general purpose Aster, its vigor en- abling it to stand conditions that would be sure death to other kinds. White, Shell-Pink, Lav- ender-Pink, Lavender, Purple, Rose. Mixed — Each, Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 25c. VICK’S LATE UPRIGHT — A new strain combining the upright growth of the earlier varieties with the flow- ers of the Late Branching; they bloom with the latter. They may be planted more closely than the Late Branching. White, Lavender-Pink, Peach Blossom, Rose, Crimson, Amethyst, Purple. Mixed — Each, Pkt., 10c. KING ASTERS — A very striking and handsome class. The King Asters bloom with the Late Branching, and the plants are similar in habit, but have exceptionally long stems; they attain a height of two and a half feet. The very large flowers are distinct, and different from any other variety, being composed of long, nar- row petals folded lengthwise, giving a quilled ap- pearance to the -flower. They are of great substance, and last longer when cut than almost any other Aster. VICK’S VIOLET KING — Immense flower, very full and thick, center of freshly opened flowers twisted into strong whorl. Color rich violet-purple. Pkt., 10c. VICK’S ROSE KING — Differs from Violet King in color only, being a deep brilliant rose. Pkt., 10c. Vick’s Rose-Fink King. VICK’S WHITE KING— Pure white. Pkt., 10c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBVRG, OHIO 65 1 ACROCLINIUM DOUBLE ROSE — A beautiful everlasting. The flowers, measuring an inch across and of very pretty form, are composed of dry scales of a pretty satiny-rose in color, surrounding a flat yellow disk. Two feet. Sow out- doors in spring. Pkt., 5c. DOUBLE WHITE — A white flowered variety. Pkt., 5c. ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Allegheny Vine) A graceful climber, hardy perennial, with very slender stems, finely cut foliage of lively green and oddly shaped tubular flowers of soft rose. This vine does best in shade or partial shade. Ten feet. Pkt., 10c. SWEET ALYSSUM INTERMEDIATE VARIETIES — Twelve to eighteen inches in height. Aurora, coppery-red; Bonfire, orange- scarlet; Black Prince, very dark velvety crimson with blackish reflections, dark foliage, splendid; Daphne, bright carmine with white throat; Gold Orange De- fiance, mingled orange-pink and gold; The Bride, white turning to rose; Golden Morn, buff tinted mauve and rose; Rose; Queen of the North, pure white; Mauve Queen, beautiful lilac. Each, Pkt., 10c. Intermediate Mixed— Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 20c. TOM THUMB MIXED — Eight inches. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 15c. ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy) Tender annual. A very decorative plant and easily grown. Plants grow three feet tall, are very branching, and cover a space of three to four feet. The prickly, thistle-like leaves and the seed pods are silvery-green. The lovely flowers are like Single Poppies with crinkled petals, snow-white and of various shades of yellow, with a mass of golden stamens, surrounding an amaranth-col- ored pistil. Sow outdoors in spring. Pkt., 10c. One of the best annuals for edging, neat, thrifty and healthy. The grayish-green foliage is very finely cut. The tiny white fragrant flowers are arranged in clusters, compact at first, then elongated. A continuous bloomer until late frost. For borders sow in open ground in spring; for winter bloom sow late in August. ALYSSUM MARITIMUM (Sweet Alyssum) — Of trailing habit, one foot in length. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c; Oz., 25c. LITTLE GEM — Compact growth. Six inches high. Pkt., 5c; V2 Oz., 20c; Oz., 35c. CARPET OF SNOW — This beautiful little plant is very dwarf and forms a close mat completely covering the ground. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 25c; Oz., 40c; Oz., 75c. AMARANTHUS Robust annuals, very showy in the garden. They make charming specimens when grown in small pots under glass. CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding) — Plant three feet in height. Foliage lively green, the very small flowers I disposed on cylindrical spikes, which form branching, drooping panicles, amaranth in color. Pkt., 5c. TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat) — Two and one-half feet. Color of foliage remarkable; the young leaves are deep carmine and transparent bright yellow, the older leaves deep crimson tipped green, both with bright green stems. Flowers very small and numerous, disposed along the stem. Pkt., 5c. SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant)— Three feet. The plants form pyramids of willow-like drooping foliage, at first greenish-brown, changing to bright red. Pkt., 5c. AMARANTHUS MIXED— Pkt., 5c. ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) The beautiful new hybrid Antirrhinums are vastly su- perior to the old-fashioned “Snapdragon.” They are very healthy, free blooming over a long season, easily grown, ind not affected by heat and drought. They are perennial in the South and not hardy in the North, but may be grown as annuals, blooming in July from Spring-sown peed. The plants are smooth, branching from the base, pne and one-half feet in height, very bushy. The rich (spikes of brilliant, curiously shaped flowers are borne well above the handsome, glossy, dark green leaves. The Iowers are twice the size of the old varieties, from one nd one-half to two inches in length, with large tubes nd two-lipped border. For early flowers, sow under lass in warm, moderately enriched soil. For summer looming, sow outdoors in spring. ALL VARIETIES — Defiance, bright scarlet and orange; White Queen, pure white; Delicata, soft pale rose and white; Bright Rose, Pure Yellow, Carmine, Mahogany, very bright shade; Brilliant, scarlet, gold and white; Papillonaeea, blood-red with white throat; Dalila, car- mine with white throat. Each, Pkt., 10c. Tall Mixed — Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 20c. Antirrhinum* 66 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . AGERATUM MEXICANUM — Plants one and one-half to three feet tall, flowers soft sky-blue. Pkt., 5c; y± Oz., 10c. BLUE PERFECTION — The deepest blue Ageratum. Plants nine inches tall. Splendid clusters of flowers forming dense half globes. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 25c. LITTLE BLUE STAR — A charming new variety. The plants are not over four or five inches in height, and the small light blue flowers are produced in great pro- fusion. Pkt., 10c. AMMOBIUM A pretty white Everlasting. Plant covered with silky, silvery hairs; stiff, branching winged stems. Leaves all from the root. Flowers one inch in diameter, formed of pearly-white scales around a conical yellow disk. Sow outdoors in spring. It does best in sandy soil. Two and one-half feet. Pkt., 5c. ARABIS ALPINA A hardy perennial six inches in height. One of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring. The blossoms, which resemble those of Sweet Alyssum, are very fra- grant and completely cover the plant. It is of the easiest culture, and one of the best plants for rock work. It re- quires some protection in winter. Pkt., 5c. ARCTOTIS GRANDIS BLUE-EYED AFRICAN DAISY— A very attractive an- nual, fine for cutting, and easily grown, blooming from early summer until hard freezing weather. Plants two and one-half to three feet tall, bushy, with silvery, deeply cut foliage. Daisy-like flowers two and one-half inches across, having narrow rays, white with lilac reverse, around a disk of clear blue, with yellow zone. This pretty plant deserves to be grown more frequently. Sow out- doors in spring. Pkt., 5c. Aquilegia. AQUILEGIA (Columbine) A beautiful hardy perennial blooming profusely through May and June. The plants are very graceful, the foliage is ornamental enough in itself to justify the existence of the plant. The gray-green leaves grow from the root in tufts. The beautiful and graceful pendent flowers are borne on slender stems well above the foliage. The calyx has five colored sepals, the corolla five petals, cornucopia- shaped and prolonged into spurs. The colors are white, purple, violet, rose, lilac, mauve, salmon and yellow, the flowers variegated, striped, bordered or tipped with a second color. COERULEA (Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine) — One of our most beautiful 'native flowers. Sepals deep blue, petals white. Plants three feet high, very graceful, with light foliage. Pkt., 10c. ROSE QUEEN — Beautiful, long-spurred flowers ranging from bright to dark rose, with white centers and yel- low anthers. Pkt., 15c. CHRYSANTHA — Blooms later than Coerulea, and has smaller leaves. The stems are very slender. The flow- ers are very large, long spurred, bright yellow in color. Three feet. Pkt., 10c. MRS. ELLIOTT’S LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS— A mag- nificent strain with very large, long spurred flowers of wonderfully beautiful coloring. Foliage small and graceful. Pkt., 15c. CLEMATAQUILA, or SPURLESS AQUILEGIA — A new strain. The plants are delicate and graceful, with small foliage and pretty, spurless flowers resembling those of the Clematis. The colors are blue, pink, pur- ple, black, lavender, blush-white, rose, pure white and violet. Mixed, Pkt., 10c. SINGLE MIXED AQUILEGIA — All colors. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. DOUBLE MIXED— All colors. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. AGERATUM Hardy annual. One of the best summer blooming plants, beginning to flower early and continuing until heavy frost. These plants do best in hot sun, and can stand poor soil. The tiny\ flowers are assembled in almost globe- shaped clusters, forming a many branched corymb. Leaves rough and hairy. Sow under glass early or outdoors as soon as ground is warm. Ageratum. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 67 (Cardiospermum) A graceful, quick-growing annual climber, with pretty fern-like foliage and tiny white flowers, followed by curiously inflated seed vessels, from which the name is ' derived. The foliage is pretty in bouquets. Six feet. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 30c. DOUBLE BALSAM (Touch=Me=Not) Plants very strong and vigorous, very bushy, one and I one-half to two feet high. The beautiful double flowers are borne in the axils of the lanceolate leaves, in the ! greatest profusion, forming massive spikes, in very pure I and brilliant shades of crimson, fiery-red, lilac, chamois, I flesh, violet, carmine and white, many of the flowers i being beautifully marked and spotted with another color. DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED — White, Rose Scarlet, Liiae, Red and White Spotted, Mixed, all colors. Each, I Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. BARTONIA AUREA I Hardy annual, twelve inches in height. Pretty five 1 petaled flowers two inches across, clear golden-yellow | with todch of deep orange at the base of each petal, and la mass of beautiful golden stamens. Gray-green foli- | age finely cut. Pkt., 5c. BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) Daintv, pretty little annuals, forming tufts seven to eight inches in diameter and about twelve inches in height, with thread-like foliage, covered with countless small daisy-like flowers about three-fourths of an inch in diameter. It blooms all summer, and is a fine little edging plant. Blue, White, Rose, Mixed — Each, Pkt., 5c; % Oz.. 15c. 1 BROWALLIA A pretty'annual, popular and useful for bedding. Plants one to one and one-half feet in height, stems slender and very branching, leaves very abundant. The dainty flow- ers, of irrtense blue, with a touch of white at the throat, are thickly borne in irregular clusters at the tips of branches. Corolla salver-shaped, one to one and one-half inches. Plant blooms until hard freezing weather. BROWALLIA ELATA (Blue)— Pkt., 5c. BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisies) Charming little hardy perennials, growing in tufts, six inches in height. Double composite flowers formed of very narrow petals. They are very good for edgings and small beds, and for growing in pots. They will flower the same season if seed is sown early. Seed may be sown in- doors or in the open ground in spring, or it may be sown in the fall and the plants wintered in cold frames. LONGFELLOW— Dark rose. Pkt., 10c. SN OWB ALL — Pure white. Pkt., 10c. DOUBLE MIXED — Pkt., 10c. CALENDULA (Pot Marigold) Hardy annual, on^,foot in height. Strong, bushy plants. Very showy, large, uouble composite flowers, ranging in color from ivory to deep orange. They bloom all sum- mer and fall until cut down by frost, and are very cheer- ful in late autumn. Sow in open ground in spring. Mixed. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 10c. BALLOON VINE Beilis Perennis, Double Camellia-Flowered Balsam. 68 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBZJRG, OHIO TOM THUMB BEAUTY — Thirteen and one-half inches high, flowers one inch across, bright gold with rings of purple-brown around the disk. Very good for edging. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. COREOPSIS (Lanceolata Grandiflora) Beautiful hardy perennial, blooming the first year from seed if sown early. Strong, vigorous and bushy plants, two to three feet tall. The flowers are composite, very large, of extremely graceful form, having broad and fluted rays, four-toothed at tips, purest golden-yellow in color; they are borne on very long slender wiry stems. This is one of our very best yellow flowers, and blooms freely and continuously from June until late autumn. Pkt., 10c* 14 Oz., 20c. CAMPANULAS CAMPANULA PERSICIFOUIA (Peach-Leaved Bell Flower) • — Hardy perennial, with superb spikes two to three feet high, composed of cup-shaped flowers of pale blue or white. Pkt., 10c. CAMPANULA PYRAMID ALIS (Chimney Bell Flower) — Hardy perennial. Four to five feet. Splendid for the garden and also for decorative work in the house. Plants tall, erect, pyramidal in effect, with spikes three to four feet long of bell-shaped flowers of pale blue or white. Mixed, Pkt., 10c. CAMPANULA MEDIUM (Canterbury Bell)— Hardy bien- nial, of- easiest culture, blooming the second year from seed. Two and one-half feet in height. Of all the Campanulas this one has the largest and loveliest flow- ers. Plants with pyramidal branches covered with the beautiful flowers, which are bell-shaped, two to three inches long, one to one and one-half inches broad, in white, pale blue, rose, lilac, violet and striped. Single, Blue, White, Rose, Lilac. Each, Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 10c. Double, flowers having one bell inside the other; Mixed — Pkt., 10c. CAMPANULA CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer) — A variety of the Canterbury Bell with very curious and pretty flowers, having the calyx developed into a col- larette, of the same color as the corolla, giving the appearance of a cup and saucer. The flowers are usu- ally three inches in length, with saucers three to four inches across. The colors are white, lilac, rose and violet. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. Double Canterbury Bell. CALLIOPSIS (Annual Coreopsis) One of the daintiest and prettiest annuals. The grace- ful plants are slender and branching. The composite flowers are of warm and harmonious tints of yellow, rich red-maroon and purple-brown. They will grow anywhere, and are beautiful and ornamental planted in masses in the gardens, or used as cut flowers in the house. The Drummondii and Coronata are dissimilar to the others in having larger leaves; the flowers also have broader rays, and resemble the Cosmos. Sow thinly in the spring where the plants are to remain. CORONATA (Crown of Gold) — Flowers two to three inches across, of bright golden-yellow with a touch of reddish-brown at the base of each petal, somewhat re- sembling a crown; central disk yellow, leaves oval- spatulate. Flower stems long and wiry. Pkt., 5c. TIGER STAR (New) — Eight inches tall. The flowers are strikingly handsome. The rays are narrow and twisted, in color purple-brown with reddish suffusion, tigered bright gold. Finely cut foliage. Pkt., 10c. RADIATA — Fifteen inches. Flowers one and one-fourth inches, rich purple-brown. Foliage finely cut. Pkt., 10c. DRUMMONDII GOLDEN WAVE — Twenty-two inches. Leaves of dull green, sometimes divided into three or five oval-oblong lobes. Flowers one and one-half inches across, having rays of deep yellow, and a circle of rich crimson-brown around the disk. Pkt., 5c. TALL PURPLE — Twenty-nine inches. Flowers one and one-half inches. Rays broad, rich deep purple-brown with dull gold reverse. Finely cut foliage. Pkt., 5c. MIXED— Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 10c. SEMI-DOUBLE MIXED — Very pretty semi-double flowers in all the Calliopsis colors. Pkt., 10c. DWARF PURPLE — Flowers like those of the Tall Purple. Plants fifteen inches tall. Pkt., 5c. . GOLDEN RAY — Six to eight inches. Flowers one and one-half inches in diameter, rays narrow and toothed, outer half bright golden-yellow, inner half purple- brown. Foliage finely cut. Pkt., 10c. Single Canterbury Bell. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . 69 CANDYTUFT Well known annual, useful for bedding. It will grow anywhere, but needs plenty of moisture. Sow outdoors in April. GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED — This variety has white flowers in full cylindrical spikes seven inches long by two and one-half inches in diameter. These spikes are arranged in the form of a candelabrum, and when seen from a distance have the appearance of double white Hyacinths. To produce the finest spikes the plants should be transplanted. Pkt., 10c; ^4 Oz., 15c; y2 Oz., 25c; Oz., 40c. MIXED ANNUAL SORTS — White, crimson and pink mixed. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c; Oz., 25c. HARDY CANDYTUFT SEMPERVIRENS — A very pretty little evergreen, form- 1 ing large compact tufts one foot in height. It is a hardy perennial, and very useful and ornamental used as an edging for beds of taller plants. The leaves are a beautiful green, and the plants are covered in spring with umbels of small si«lvery-white flowers. Pkt., 10c. CANARY BIRD CREEPER (Nasturtium Peregrinum) A graceful and dainty vine, with twining stems, and palmate leaves of very tender green. The small flowers are elegantly fringed, th% two upper petals lifted and ex- tended like wings, giving to the flowers the appearance of tiny birds nestling among the foliage. It does best in a cool situation. Height eight to ten feet. Pkt., 5c. CARNATIONS GIANT MARGARET MIXED — • A very beautiful, rapidly growing race, flowering all summer and autumn from seed sown in spring. The flower stems are erect, cov- Margaret Carnations, Candytuft. ered with large flowers often three inches across, very double, with petals frilled and sometimes deeply toothed, delightfully fragrant. The colors are ex- tremely varied, including white, blush, deep pink, salm- on, carmine, crimson, yellow and scarlet, often com- bined with another color. Seed may be started in green- house or sown in the open ground in spring. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. CHAlBAUD PERPETUAL — The flowers resemble those of the Giant Margaret, but are larger, more durable, more fragrant and surpass all others in richness and variety of coloring. Plants thick-set and bushy. Flow- ers sometimes with fringed edges, sometimes smooth, sometimes of solid color, sometimes beautifully vari- egated and marked. They will bloom in five months from seed, which may be started in the house or in open ground. They will bloom until very hard freez- ing weather; first frosts do not harm them. All colors mixed — Pkt., 15c. Children’s Garden Mixture A mixture composed of bright and easily grown annuals in great variety. This is useful not only for children’s gardens, but for brightening waste places. Try a packet and you will be surprised at the variety of flowers it will give you. Do not sow too thickly. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c. CELOSIA CRISTATA (Cockscomb) — Well known annual. Seed may be started in the house and transplanted, or sown di- rectly in the ground. The flowers are arranged in dense crests. The colors are amaranth, fiery-red, golden- yellow, rose and orange. Dwarf Mixed, height eight inches, Pkt., 10c. Tall Mixed, two and nne-half to three feet, Pkt.,. 5c. CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Ostrich Plume) — Plants very branching, reaching a height of two and one-half to three feet. .Branches long and flexible. Flowers in plumy panicles, giving a picturesque and elegant ef- fect. The principal colors are crimson, fiery-red, orange and yellow. Crimson, Fiery Red, Golden-Yellow, Mixed — Each, Pkt., 5c. CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia Childsii) — This re- markable Celosia has plants two to three feet in height and very bushy, each branch terminating in an im- mense roundish flower head of deep rich crimson, and having in addition numerous laterals with smaller heads of bloom, the whole forming an extremely orna- mental object. It is very decorative in the garden, whether grown as specimen plants or massed. Pkt., 10c, 70 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. CENTAUREA Hardy annuals good for cutting, with attractive flowers on long stems. Free bloomers of the simplest culture. Sow in open ground in spring. They self-sow very freely. CENTAUREA CYANUS (Corn Flower, Ragged Sailor, Bachelor’s Button) — Beautiful full composite flowers with florets shaped like tiny trumpets, with the border cut into seven or eight minute divisions. The plants grow two or three feet, very broad and branching. The leaves are grayish-green. The colors of the flowers are ' bright, blue, rose, violet or white, many of them margined, striped and tipped with a second color, with very pretty effect. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c. BLUE EMPEROR— Deep rich blue. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 20c. CENTAUREA IMPERIACIS (Imperial Sweet Sultan) — Plants two and one-half feet in height, with stiff branching stems and soft green leaves. Large finely fringed composite flowers three to four inches across, full and double, and very fragrant. The colors are lilac-rose with white center, brilliant rose, deep rose, white and mauve. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; y± Oz., 15c. SUAVOLENS (Yellow Sweet Sultan) — Large, fragrant flowers of clear yellow. Pkt., 5c. MIXED IMPERIAUIS AND CYANUS — A mixture of all the annual Centaurea. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 20c. CENTAUREA AMERICANA — (New.) Plants three feet in height. Strong stems, erect, slightly branching. Fringed flowers very full and double, three to three and one-half inches in diameter, beautiful pale lilac in color. This is a very attractive novelty, easily grown, free bloom- ing and reliable. Pkt., 10c. CENTAUREA CANDIDISSIMA . (Dusty Miller)— A pretty bedding plant, twelve to fifteen inches high, with thick, much divided silvery-white leaves. Half hardy peren- nial. Start indoors in spring. Pkt., 10c. CLARKIA The Clarkia is one of the loveliest of annuals. The plants are one and one-half feet in height and branching. The flowers are formed of three or four rows of petals, slightly fluted, of lovely texture and very clear pure colors of bright rose, violet-rose, rosy-white, flesh, violet Cornflower. and pure white, sometimes variegated, blotched and striped, and are arranged in leafy spikes, very full and long. They are beautiful for cut flowers, lasting a long time in water. Sow outdoors in spring. Scarlet Beauty, brilliant salmon scarlet; Salmon Queen, soft salmon-rose; ^Coppery-Red, Double Carmine-Scarlet, Rose, White — Each, Pkt., 10c. Elegans Double Mixed — Pkt., 5c. COBAEA SCANDENS Handsome and rapidly growing tender perennial climber, blooming the first year from seed, which should be started very early either in greenhouse or in a box of soil in a window; the latter method succeeds very nicely. The smooth and glossy leaves are ornamental, and so are the seed pods. The flowers are very large and bell- shaped. The vine is sturdy and a very vigorous grower, attaining a height of twenty to thirty feet in a season, and it will stand quite hard frosts in autumn. VIOLET — Flowers at first green, gradually becoming vinous bluish-violet, the uniform tint of the adult flower. Pkt., 5c. WHITE— Pkt., 5c. CYPRESS VINE (Ipomoea Quamlocit) Well known annual climber, ten feet in height, foliage finely cut and delicate. The flowers have long slender tubes and star-shaped borders. Soak seeds in hot water before planting, and sow in spring where the plants are to remain, keeping the soil quite moist until the plants come up. WHITE, CRIMSON — Each, Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 25c. Mixed— Pkt., 5c; yz Oz., 20c. CARDINAL CLIMBER — A new and very fine annual climber of very quick and luxuriant growth, attaining a height of twenty feet. The leaves are deeply cut and abundant, the salver-shaped flowers are one inch across, rich cardinal-red, freely borne in clusters of five to seven. Altogether this is a decided acquisition to the list of annual clijnbers. It requires a warm sunny loca- tion and rich soil. Pkt., 15c. Sweet Sultan. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 71 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Annual Chrysanthemums bloom freely from early summer until fall. Perennial varieties in the fall only. ANNUAL Plants average one and one-half feet. Flowers of bright and beautiful colors, very showy and effective for borders and cut flowers, and very useful for bright- ening shrubberies and drives. Sow under glass or in open ground. To make compact, bushy plants, pinch back early growth. MIXED ANNUAL, SINGLE AND DOUBLE— Pkt., 5c: % Oz., 15c. JAPANESE HYBRIDS Gorgeous and magnificent plants, ranging in height from two to three and one-half feet. If not disbudded each separate plant will produce from two to four hun- dred flowers. Colors, white and all shades of lemon, yel- low, orange, pink, rose, bronze and rich crimson. Sow seed under glass in February or March, keep as cool as possible and harden off in cold frames before setting out in open ground. Treated in this way they will begin blooming the latter part of August and continue until quite heavy frosts; light frosts do not harm them. Pkt., Df 100 seeds, 15c. SHASTA DAISIES Very fine, perennial, blooming the second year from seed. The Daisy-like flowers of glistening white are borne on good stiff stems two feet long. Soak seed in warm water before planting. Pkt., 10c. COIX LACHRYMAE (Job’s Tears) Annual. Cultivated principally for the hard gray seeds, which are sometimes strung like beads. Two to four feet. Pkt., 5c. LATE FLOWERING LADY LENOX — Lovely shell-pink flowers of great size and substance, having unusually long stems. Pkt., 10c. LADY LENOX WHITE— Pkt., 10c. KLONDYKE — Brilliant orange flowers; foliage distinct, more coarsely lacinated. Pkt., 10c. LATE FLOWERING WHITE, ROSE, CRIMSON, MIXED —Each, Pkt., 5e; % Oz., 10c. EARLY FLOWERING COSMOS COSMOS LATE FLOWERING COSMOS Tall growing autumn flowering annual, forming plants eight to ten feet in height and very symmetrical, clothed In graceful, finely cut foliage and masses of brightly col- ored and elegant composite flowers, often four inches across, of pure white and shades of rose and crimson, with yellow disc. The flowers are borne on very long stems, and are unsurpassed for cutting. Seed should be started in boxes in March or April and transplanted to the open ground in full sun. The early Cosmos form compact bushes four feet in height, and have flowers averaging three inches. They begin blooming in July. Seed may be started in boxes or open ground. EARLY FLOWERING MIXED— Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. DOUBLE COSMOS A beautiful novelty with full round double flowers. SNOWBALL — Pure white. Pkt., 15c. EUREKA PINK— Pkt., 15c. EUREKA CRIMSON— Pkt., 15c. Cosmos. 65 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANI CSB UR G, OHIO. 1 ACROCLINIUM DOUBLE ROSE — A beautiful everlasting. The flowers, measuring an inch across and of very pretty form, are composed of dry scales of a pretty satiny-rose in color, surrounding a flat yellow disk. Two feet. Sow out- doors in spring. Pkt., 5c. DOUBLE WHITE — A white flowered variety. Pkt., 5c. ADLUMIA CIRRHOSA (Allegheny Vine) A graceful climber, hardy perennial, with very slender stems, finely cut foliage of lively green and oddly shaped tubular flowers of soft rose. This vine does best in shade or partial shade. Ten feet. Pkt., 10c. SWEET ALYSSUM One of the best annuals for edging, neat, thrifty and healthy. The grayish-green foliage is very finely cut. The tiny white fragrant flowers are arranged in clusters, compact at first, then elongated. A continuous bloomer until late frost. For borders sow in open ground in spring; for winter bloom sow late in August. ALYSSUM MARITIMUM (Sweet Alyssum) — Of trailing habit, one foot in length. Pkt., 5c; Yz -Oz., 15c; Oz., 25c. LITTLE GEM — Compact growth. Six inches high. Pkt., 5c; Yz Oz., 20c; Oz., 35c. CARPET OF SNOW — This beautiful little plant is very dwarf and forms a close mat completely covering the ground. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 25c; Yz Oz., 40c; Oz., 75c. AMARANTHUS Robust annuals, very showy in the garden. They make charming specimens when grown in small pots under glass. CAUDATUS (Love-Lies-Bleeding) — Plant three feet in height. Foliage lively green, the very small flowers disposed on cylindrical spikes, which form branching, drooping panicles, amaranth in color. Pkt., 5c. TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat) — Two and one-half feet. Color of foliage remarkable; the young leaves are deep carmine and transparent bright yellow, the older leaves deep crimson tipped green, both with bright green stems. Flowers very small and numerous, disposed along the stem. Pkt., 5c. SALICIFOLIUS (Fountain Plant)— Three feet. The plants form pyramids of willow-like drooping foliage, at first greenish-brown, changing to bright red. Pkt., 5c. AMARANTHUS MIXED — Pkt., 5c. ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) The beautiful new hybrid Antirrhinums are vastly su- perior to the old-fashioned “Snapdragon.” They are very healthy, free blooming over a long season, easily grown, and not affected by heat and drought. They are perennial in the South and not hardy in the North, but may be grown as annuals, blooming in July from Spring-sown seed. The plants are smooth, branching from the base, one and one-half feet in height, very bushy. The rich spikes of brilliant, curiously shaped flowers are borne well above the handsome, glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are twice the size of the old varieties, from one and one-half to two inches in length, with large tubes and two-lipped border. For early flowers, sow under glass in warm, moderately enriched soil. For summer blooming, sow outdoors in spring. TALL VARIETIES — Defiance, bright scarlet and orange; White Queen, pure white; Delicata, soft pale rose and white; Bright Rose, Pure Yellow, Carmine, Mahogany, very bright shade; Brilliant, scarlet, gold and white; Papillonacea, blood-red with white throat; Dalila, car- mine with white throat. Each, Pkt., 10c. Tall Mixed — Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 20c. INTERMEDIATE VARIETIES — Twelve to eighteen inches in height. Aurora, coppery-red; Bonfire, orange- scarlet; Black Prince, very dark velvety crimson with blackish reflections, dark foliage, splendid; Daphne, bright carmine with white throat; Gold Orange De- fiance, mingled orange-pink and gold; The Bride, white turning to rose; Golden Morn, buff tinted mauve and rose; Rose; Queen of the North, pure white; Mauve Queen, beautiful lilac. Each, Pkt., 10c. Intermediate Mixed— Pkt., 10c; Ya Oz., 20c. TOM THUMB MIXED — Eight inches. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 15c. ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy) Tender annual. A very decorative plant and easily grown. Plants grow three feet tall, are very branching, and cover a space of three to four feet. The prickly, thistle-like leaves and the seed pods are silvery-green. The lovely flowers are like Single Poppies with crinkled petals, snow-white and of various shades of yellow, with a mass of golden stamens, surrounding an amaranth-col- ored pistil. Sow outdoors in spring. Pkt., 10c. Antirrhinum. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBTJRG, OHIO. 73 DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) ANNUAL VARIETIES We do not believe that the delicate beauty of the im- proved forms of the annual Larkspur are as well known to flower lovers as they should be. Nearly everyone is familiar with the old single-flowered kinds which are found in old gardens, coming up year after year, but the varieties with double flowers are very superior to these old single-flowered kinds, and come in a much greater variety of pure bright colors. Seed may be sown in the open ground in spring or fall. The plants do best in cool, moist, very rich soil. *TALL BRANCHING LARKSPUR — Plants two and three feet in height, stem branching, leaves finely cut. Flow- ers very large and double, arranged in loose panicles at ends of branches and stem, in color white, flesh, dregs of wine, lilac, mauve-rose, coppery-rose, red and violet, sometimes variegated in three colors. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. ‘DWARF CANDELABRA-FLOWERED — This very pretty dwarf plant forms a tuft fifteen inches in height and of about equal circumference. The numerous branches grow in all directions, at first horizontally, then straighten themselves so as to carry in a vertical posi- tion the terminal spikes of large double flowers; the result is in the form of a candelabrum with many branches. All colors mixed — Pkt., 10c. TALL ROCKET — Stem nearly always single, three and one-half feet in height. Large double flowers in a single, elegant, compact spike, five to seven inches in length. The colors are white, brown, flesh, flax gray, dregs of wine, lilac, mauve, ashy gray, rose, coppery- rose, red, reddish-violet and bright violet. All colors mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. EMPEROR — Branching plants, two feet tall, bearing ten to twenty slender spikes of bright and showy single flowers in pink, blue and white. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. Delphinium, Kelway’s Hybrids, DWARF ROCKET — Stem in the neighborhood of twenty inches in height. Flowers very double and arranged in a dense spike generally cylindrical, round or flat- tened at the summit, in the following colors: White, brown, flesh, peach blossom, flax gray, lilac, pale lilac, bright mauve, rose and violet. All colors mixed — Pkt., 5c; *4 Oz., 15c. GIANT HYACINTH FLOWERED — Plants branching fif- teen to eighteen inches in height. Very double flowers like large Hyacinths, borne on long spikes. Colors varied and beautiful. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. PERENNIAL DELPHINIUMS Stately and noble plants, with spikes six to eight feet high, covered for half their length with the beautiful flowers. Sometimes forty spikes are produced from one root. The flowers are double or semi-double, with a blunt plaited spur, and in the throat a curious arrange- ment of velvety hairy petals, white or blackish. The color varies from the palest blue and almost white to deep violet and smoky-violet, sky-blue and indigo. Anyone can have a bed of Delphiniums; they are easily started, perfectly hardy even under the most severe con- ditions, and increase in size and beauty from year to year. Seed may be started in boxes or open ground in spring. The plants will bloom the second year from seed, but will not be at their best until the third. They re- quire a soil deep, rich and mellow. The blooming season is from the end of May to August. When the first flowers fade, the plants should be cut to the ground; a crop of fresh green leaves will at once start, followed by more flower spikes, although not so large as the first ones. DELPHINIUM, Kelway’s Hybrids— All colors mixed. Pkt., 25c. Dimorpotheca Aurantiaca GOLDEN ORANGE DAISY, or Golden Star of the Veldt — A showy annual from South Africa. Plants branching, about twelve inches high. Pretty Daisy-like flowers two and one-half to three inches across, of lustrous orange-gold with dark colored disk zoned black. Height one foot. Sow outdoors in spring. Pkt., 10c. AURANTIACA HYBRIDS — Flowers are pure white, bluish- white, sulphur, lemon, orange, salmon, many of them zoned with another color. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. 74 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO DIANTHUS (Pinks) ANNUAL VARIETIES The so-called annual Pinks are for the most part biennials; they will bloom the first year from see,d, go through the win- ter, and flower quite early the next season, some of them lasting for many years. They will flower all summer and autumn from seed sown in late May in open ground. The plants are strong, erect, bushy, loaded with flow- ers. They are brilliant and beautiful grown in masses, and make lovely bouquets. DIANTHUS CHINENSIS (China or India Pink) — Of old gardens. Double flowers growing in clusters, with petals irregularly to'ottted, of velvety texture, variegated in striking designs in white, rose, crimson, maroon, scarlet, flesh and violet. Double Mixed — Pkt., 5c; Va Oz., 35c. DIADEM PINKS — Beautiful double fringed flowers in deep rich colors, with edges almost white. Pkt., 10c; Vs Oz., 25c. HEDDEWIGII (Japan Pink) — Foliage more or less tinted bluish-violet, variable as to width of leaves. Flowers three to four inches in diameter, usually toothed or fringed, coloring very variable. The colors range from purest white to dark blood-red and deep crimson in- cluding carmine, salmon and rose, sometimes self-col- ored, often with petals bordered, flecked, streaked and marbled with another color. Choice Double Mixed — Pkt., 5c; Va Oz., 20c. Choice Single Mixed — Pkt., 5c; Va Oz., 15c. SNOW QUEEN— Best double white. Pkt., 10c. MOURNING CLOAK — Large double flowers of deepest mahogany, almost black, edged white. Pkt., 5c. UUCIFER- — Large double orange-scarlet flowers with laciniated petals. Pkt., 10c. MALMAISON — Double fringed flowers of bright rose. Pkt., 10c. CRIMSON BELLE — Large single flowers of dark blood- red. Pkt., 5o. VESUVIUS — Large single flowers of brilliant carmine- lake, about two inches in diameter, with fringed petals. Pkt., 10c. EASTERN QUEEN — Single flowers three inches in diam- eter, fringed petals, white marbled with pale rose, points bright rose. Pkt., 5c. SALMON QUEEN — Single flowers of salmon-rose; very deeply fringed.. Pkt., 10c. Double Japanese Pinks, I DIANTHUS L ACINIATU S — Immense flowers, very deeply fringed. Double Mixed — Pkt., 5c. Single Mixed — Pkt., 5 c. shaded or zoned with crimson, cerise or blackish brown^ the center showing an eye. Double Mixed — All colors. Pkt., 10c. Single Mixed— All colors. Pkt., 5c. W. B. MIXTURE ANNUAL PINKS — This mixture, which we blend ourselves, contains the best of the Annual Pinks, and we recommend it to those of our customers who do not wish to purchase separate varieties. Large packet, 10c. DICTAMNUS (Fraxinella or Gas Plant) HARDY PINKS DIANTHUS PLUM ARIU S (Clove or Grass Pinks) — This beautiful hardy perennial, which was one of the choice flowers of old gardens, has been greatly improved. The stems are numerous, attaining a height of eight to twelve inches, forming very heavy, compact, leafy tufts. The beautiful evergreen foliage is covered with a sil- very bloom, the flowers are abundant, very fragrant. The divisions of the flowers are sometimes almost en- tire, more often variously and elegantly fringed; colors but slightly varied, ordinarily wljite or rose, sometimes A very ornamental perennial. The plants grow to a height of three feet, are branching, and have stems strong and slightly woody. The leaves are very prettv, dark green and glossy, in shape resembling those of the ash tree. The flowers have five unequal petals, and five droop- ing styles longer than the petals, producing an unusual and attractive appearance. The oddly shaped seed pods are very fragrant when handled. This is a very lasting plant, and should be left undisturbed for years. WHITE— Pkt., £c. ROSE — Flowers of rose marked and striped darker, stamens and pistil the same color. Pkt., 5c. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 75 Escholtzia. ESCHOLTZIA (California Poppy) A bright, free flowering annual of low spreading habit, growing in tufts, with finely cut grayish-green foliage, and rich poppy-like flowers. Sow the seed in spring or late in autumn where the plants are to remain. Thin six to eight inches apart. Height one to one and one-half feet. CALIFORNICA — The true wild Escholtzia. Extra se- lected seed from the plants having the largest flowers and the finest deep rich orange color. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c. GOLDEN WEST — Very large, orange-colored blossoms, shading to creamy-yellow at the edge. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. CARMINE KING — Deep carmine. Pkt., 5c. ROSE QUEEN — A charming variety, milk-white on the inside of petals, soft rose on the outside, sometimes bright rose. Pkt., 10c. MANDARIN — Bright red. Pkt., 10c. MIXED SINGLE AND DOUBLE — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Showy and easily grown plants, fine for bedding and for cut flowers. They like a good light soil and plenty of sun, but are not at all particular. The flowers are freely produced from July until freezing weather. The plants are hairy, robust and erect, with stem branching at the summit. The composite flowers are carried on long stiff and slender stems. GAILLARDIA PICTA — Single composite flowers, two to three inches across, rays broad and toothed at the tips, purplish-brown bordered yellow; disk greenish- yellow with center of blackish-purple. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. GAILLARDIA LORENZIANA — Double flowers with fun- nel-shaped florets, forming almost globular heads, of deep brown bordered yellow, maroon bordered yellow, lemon-yellow, deep yellow, etc. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. PERENNIAL GAILLARDIA (Kelways’s Exhibition) Very stout plants of compact, bushy habit. The flow- ers are composite, four to five inches across, and semi- double. The rays are very broad and toothed at edge, resembling those of the annual Gaillardia Picta, but with a much greater diversity of colors and markings, scarlet with gold edge, blood red with yellow edge, car- mine tipped yellow, scarlet bordered pale yellow, etc. The plants form bold and handsome ornaments in the garden and bloom all summer if seed pods are cut off. Mixed seed saved from twelve separate varieties — Pkt., 25c. GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth) One of the prettiest of everlastings, bearing great num- bers of globe-shaped flowers resembling clover heads, of glistening violet, creamy-white, blush-white, rose and white striped and veined violet. The plants are one foot in height, downy and branching. They bloom all summer and autumn. Sow seed outdoors in spring. Mixed, all colors — Pkt., 5c. GREVILLEA ROBUST A (Silk Oak) A beautiful foliage plant for decorative purposes. It grows from one to five feet tall, has silky fern-like, gray- green foliage. It is easily grown from seed, and is a fine house plant. Pkt., 10c. GAILLARDIA PERENNIAL MIXED— Pkt., 10c. Aunual Gaillardias, 76 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO GERANIUM The Geranium is very easily grown from seed and the little plants are very pretty and interesting from the moment they appear above ground. The seed is variable as to time of germination, some sprouting in a few days, ot-iieiLs re(luiring' several weeks. Some of the little plants will be very sturdy, others very delicate. Remember that ' with seeds of this class sometimes the weakest seedlings are the choicest. Sow in greenhouse or in boxes of soil either in window or outdoors any time. ZONALE EXTRA CHOICE MIXED— Pkt., 50 seeds, 15c. APPLE-SCENTED — Fragrant leaves. Pkt., 25 seeds, 20c. GODETIA Free blooming annual. Plants one and one-half feet in height, compact, branching from the base. The flowers, three to four inches in diameter, composed of four large petals arranged to form a cup, are borne in the axils of the leaves, and form a leafy spike. They are very lovely, of beautiful satiny texture, and bright, dainty colors, many of them having a white ground beautifully marked carmine and rose. CRIMSON GLOW — Deep rich crimson. Pkt., 10c. DUCHESS OF ALBANY — Plants pyramidal in form, very large flowers of pure white. Pkt., 5c. DUCHESS OF FIFE— White, red spotted. Pkt., 5c. GLORIOSA — Very dark red — the deepest coloring of all. Pkt., 5c. LADY SATIN ROSE — Bright carmine. Pkt., 5c. MIXED— Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. DWARF MIXED— Ten inches. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. GEUM MRS. BRADSHAW — Hardy perennial. A fine addition to the hardy border. The plants are thrifty, one to two feet in height, erect, slightly branching. The large double flowers are two and one-half to three inches across, with broad, beautifully ruffled petals, brilliant scarlet in color. Stamens conspicuous. The flowers are fine f ox cutting, retain their color in hot sunshine, and are borne in profusion throughout the whole sum- mer. Seed sown early will bloom the first year. Pkt., 10c. Geuin, Mrs. Bradshaw. Helichrysum, GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA (Baby’s Breath) Hardy perennial. The plants form elegant compact little bushes, two feet in height. The stems are very slender, very branching, with delicate foliage. The whole plant is so covered by the countless small white flowers as to present a mist-like appearance. The Gypsophila is very ornamental in the border, and useful for lighten- ing bouquets of other flowers. It is easily grown from seed, which may be sown in open ground in spring. Pkt., 5c. HELICHRYSUM (Eternal Flower) Everlasting. Plants branching, two to three feet tall. Flowers very large and double, composed of many rows of scales of various colors, white, yellow, rose, coppery- ' red, salmon and purple. Sow outdoors in spring. Mixed — Pkt., 5c. HELIOTROPE Tender perennial. The Heliotrope, with its effective foliage and deliciously fragrant flowers, makes a fine bedding plant. The cost of buying many plants is con- siderable, but they are easily grown from seed, which may be sown either in a greenhouse or in boxes of soil in the window. Plants so grown will soon make fine large specimens, and will bloom all summer. They should be pinched back to make compact, bushy growth. The delicate, beautifully shaded flowers are arranged in curved j spikes. MIXED VARIETIES — Pkt., 10c. IRIS (See page 131) JAPANESE FLOWER GARDEN A mixture of dwarf annuals and ornamental grasses, ’*j eight to twelve inches, for Japanese Gardens. This mix- ture is also well adapted to waste places. It will give a sheet of brilliant coloring all season, being planned for succession of bloom. It begins to bloom very soon after planting. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c. . KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA (Summer Cypress) Quick growing annual, forming dense oval bushes, two to two and one-half feet tall, with very slender stems, and delicate leaves, at first light green, then purplish- red, becoming very deep towards the end of the season, when the minute purplish-red flowers appear in the axils of the leaves. Ornamental in the garden or as a pot plant. Pkt., 5c; *4 Oz., 10c. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 77 HOLLYHOCKS (Althaea Rosea) Hollyhocks like a rich, well drained soil. The seed should be sown in April and May, not later than June, to flower the second year. Chafer’s Superb Hollyhocks are the finest in the world. The long spikes of great double bomb-shaped flowers come in wonderful shades of red and crimson, rose, yellow, ashen-gray, black, apricot, magenta, etc. The plants grow from five to eight feet tall. CHATER’S SUPERB WHITE, PEACH BLOSSOM, CRIM- SON, YELLOW, BRIGHT ROSE, CARMINE, GARNET, SALMON, MAUVE-ROSE, PURPLE-ROSE, DEEP ROSE — Each, Pkt., 10c. CHATER’S SUPERB MIXED— Pkt., 10c; Vs Oz., 25c. ALLEGHENY HOLLYHOCKS — Plants five to eight feet tall with long spikes of large semi-double, fringed flowers. Pkt., 10c. MYOSOTIS (Forget=Me=Not) Hardy perennial. Seed may be sown in spring indoors and transplanted, or in the open ground; it may also be sown in the fall. Forget-Me-Nots do well in partial shade, and require much moisture. The plants should be given a very slight covering of leaves during winter. The plants bloom very early in the spring of the second year from sowing, producing their pretty flowers in abundance. They are valuable for undergrowth for bulb beds. ALPESTRIS — Plant of trailing habit, with curved spikes of small five-petaled flowers of pretty azure-blue, hav- ing a tiny crown of white and gold around the center. Pkt., 5c. VICTORIA — Beautiful little plant growing in dense tufts, literally covered with deep blue flowers. Flowering season long. Pkt., 10c. PALUSTRIS — Large flowering true Forget-Me-Not, bright blue in color, flowering the first year from seed. Pkt., 10c. SEMPERFLORENS — Dwarf blue, in flower from early spring until autumn. Pkt., 10c. LOBELIA Dainty annuals, blooming quickly from seed and con- tinuing in bloom all summer, useful for beds, hanging baskets and pot culture. Everyone is familiar with the greenhouse grown plants'tised in porch boxes and hang- ing baskets, but the good qualities of the Lobelia as a bed- -der when grown from seed sown in open ground in spring, are not so well known. The compact bedding varieties begin to bloom early, and continue all summer and autumn. They do well on poor ground, and can with- stand heat and drought. Wherever a dwarf blue edging plant can be used, the Lobelia will give satisfaction. The leaves are lanceolate, very slender, stems very fine. Small flowers, corolla having five irregular divisions, two of them minute, two larger, and a short tube. GRACILIS — Useful for hanging baskets, of trailing habit. Flowers light blue with -two white spots near the throat. Foliage lively green. Pkt., 5c. Chafer’s Superb Doxible Hollyhock. COMPACTA BLUE EMPEROR — Flowers a shade darker than Gracilis, with very minute white spots. Neat, compact little plants with bright green foliage. Pkt., 10c. COMPACTA CRYSTAL PALACE — Pretty little plants forming round tufts, covered with flowers of beautiful violet-blue, one-half inch across, with very minute white spots. Stems and leaves tinted dark violet-red. Six inches in height. Pkt., 10c. Myosotis. 78 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. LUPINS ANNUAL VARIETIES MIXED — Free flowering and easily grown annuals. The plants are very sturdy, very hairy, silken, the stem usually simple, two feet in height, with leaves having finger-like oblong leaflets, and long graceful spikes of large pea-shaped flowers of azure-blue, white, pale rose, yellow, violet, self-col- ored or bi-colored. Tall Annual Mixed — Pkt., 5c. Dwarf Annual Mixed — Pkt., 5c. TREE LUPINS*— Perennials. The Tree Lupins form large bushes like flowering shrubs, with slightly woody stems, and small abundant leaves, light and graceful in effect. The large spikes of showy flowers are of various colors. Mixed — Pkt., 5c. SNOW QUEEN — The beautiful white Tree Lupin. This variety as well as the other Tree Lupins make very beautiful specimen plants. Pkt., 10c. LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS — Fine perennial. Plants in tufts with numerous stems and leaves of glistening green. Height, four feet. Flowers in magnificent spikes one and one-fourth feet in length. These plants may be used in borders with superb effect, and remarkable groups may be formed from the different varieties. WHITE— Pkt., 10c. MOERHEIMI — Rose. Pkt., 10c. LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA (London Pride or Maltese Cross) A very fine old hardy perennial. The stems are numerous and stout, bearing on their entire length the oval oblong leaves. The flowers are very numerous, of velvety texture, clear brilliant red in color, and elegantly formed, suggesting in shape the Maltese Cross. They are arranged in clusters borne on the tops of the stems. Easily grown from seed sown outdoors in spring. Pkt., 5c. Mignonette. Japanese Morning Glory. LYCHNIS ARKWRIGHTII — A very valuable new peren- nial, having the upright habit of Lychnis Chalcedonica, but with larger flowers in many new and beautiful colors, making a very lasting and brilliant display in the border. Very easily grown from seed which may be started under glass or in the open ground. The colors are white, flesh, scarlet and shades of rose. Pkt., 25c. LYCHNIS HAAGEANA HYBRIDS— Colors ranging from white to scarlet. Pkt., 10c. MIGNONETTE (Reseda Odorata) Plants branching, six to twelve inches in height. Very I tiny flowers in terminal spikes, oval or conical. Stamens j so prominent as to determine the color of the flowers. I Seed may be planted at any time; it may be sown in the [ open ground in spring, and for succession during the sum-, mer, July sown seed making good winter, pot plants. MACHET — Plants strong and erect, pyramidal in shape, with broad thick leaves, and large compact spikes of reddish flowers. This is the best all around variety, suitable either for garden or pot culture. Extra Select — Pkt., 10c; Vt Oz., 35c. GOLDEN QUEEN — Of very compact growth. Flowers golden-yellow, very ornamental and distinct. Pkt., 5c; \i Oz., 15c. MIXED — A mixture of many choice kinds. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c; Oz., 35c. MORNING GLORY (Convolvulus) MORNING GLORY (Convolvulus Major) — The old-fash- ioned Morning Glory. All colors mixed. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c. IMPERIAL JAPANESE — The flowers have a wonderful range of color and markings, ranging from pure white to carmine, through all shades of blue and red, bordered, fringed, mottled and striped. The leaves are diversified in shape and color, some being plain green, others blotched with white and yellow. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; Vs> Oz., 15c. SNOW FAIRY — A very beautiful new Morning Glory with very double snow-white flowers. In the center of the flower is a well defined single white Morning Glory, surrounded by numerous curled petals, giving a tassel- like effect to the flower. The vines are vigorous and the flowers freely produced. Pkt., 10c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 79 MARIGOLD A sturdy and useful race. The plants are vigorous and bushy, foliage abundant and elegant, flowers profuse and showy. Marigolds are especially useful in late autumn. Seed may be sown in cold frame or open ground. TALL AFRICAN — Large bushy plants, three feet in height. Big double flowers in shades of yellow and orange, two and one-half to three inches in diameter, pompon-shaped, with ruffled petals. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. DWARF AFRICAN — Plants eighteen inches in height; flowers like those of the Tall African. Two and one- half feet. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 25c. TALL FRENCH — Elegant, medium sized flowers of vel- vety texture, in rich shades of reddish-brown, reddish- orange, bright orange, bright yellow and brown bor- dered with yellow, often striped and bordered with a second color. Plants two and one-half feet high. Mixed —Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 20c. DWARF FRENCH — One foot. Nlixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. DWARF LEGION OF HONOR Single flowers of bright golden-yellow, marked with reddish-brown. One of the best for edging. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c. TOM THUMB MARIGOLDS — This is one of the very best of edging plants on account of the neat little plants ranging in height from four to six inches, and the very bright coloring of the flowers, which are exceedingly abundant and produced over a long blooming season. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c. MARVEL OF PERU (Four O’clock) Tender perennial, blooming first year from seed. The roots may be kept over winter in the cellar. The plants are two feet high, strong and bushy. Funnel-shaped flow- ers, open in late afternoon, abundantly borne in terminal clusters, in white, yellow, violet-red, coppery-red and rose, sometimes self-colored, sometimes variegated two or three colors. Sow seed outdoors in spring. Mixed, all colors — Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. « French Marigold. African Marigold. MOONFLOWER (Ipomoea) WHITE MOONFLOWER — A superb and vigorous vine, making a growth of sixty to seventy-five feet in a season. Foliage abundant. Funnel-shaped flowers having a very long slender tube and border broadly and abruptly widened, five to six inches across, of pure satiny-white, very sweet scented. The flowers early in their blooming season open in the evening, but on cold or cloudy days they re- main open all day.. Seed should be soaked in warm water before planting, and notched with a file. Start in the house and transplant to open ground. Pkt., 10c. HYBRID MOONFLOWER — An improved variety, blooming earlier and producing larger flowers. Very valuable for the North. Pkt., 10c. COCCINEA — Small flowers of brilliant cochineal-red, borne in terminal clusters. Pkt., 5c. MATHIOLA BICORNIS (Night=Scented Stock) Annual, fifteen inches. Small lilac flowers of little beauty, but possessing an opulence of fragrance. Late in the evening they emit the rich and delicious odor, which is quite distinct. Pkt., 5c. MAURANDIA Tender perennial. Graceful, slender twining plants, with very dainty foliage, small triangular leaves of lively green. Pendent, trumpet-shaped flowers of dark violet, lilac or rose, with lighter throats; there is also a white variety. It makes a rapid growth, soon attaining a height of six to ten feet from spring sown seed. The flowers are very pretty, and very numerous, produced from July until frost. The effect of the whole plant is i light and graceful. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. 80 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO NASTURTIUMS (Tropaeolum) TALL NASTURTIUMS BRIGHT ROSE — Brilliant bright rose without any tinge of copper or orange. BRONZE — Very distinct slaty mahogany. CHAMELEON — Flowers of different coloring on same plant, passing from pale yellow to brown, with all sorts of combinations in stripes and spots. JUPITER — Very large flowers, clear rich golden-yellow. KING THEODORE — Very dark red, with a velvety over- lay and blackish reflections. REGELIANUM — Dark carmine-red with violet suffusion. SUNLIGHT — Flowers of medium size, very clear orange- yellow. VESUVIUS — Salmon-rose with beautiful coppery old rose blotch on two petals. STARK’S HYBRIDS — Beautiful flowers of all shades of scarlet, ruby, yellow and terra cotta. Foliage va- riegated green and white. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. TALL FINEST MIXED — All colors. All the above, except where noted — Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. LOBBIANUM This class is remarkable for the intense brilliancy and profusion of its flowers, which literally cover the vines, standing up well above the foliage. They are extremely ornamental on trellises. LOBBIANUM BLACK PRINCE — Striking velvety black flowers and dark foliage. LOBBIANUM CARDINAL — Intense scarlet, the deepest, richest, most beautiful color imaginable. The reverse of petals is the same color as the face, and the spur and sepals are also tinted with the rich color. LOBBIANUM SPITFIRE — Stems very long and twining; leaves small and round, bright green. Flowers small to medium, brilliant vermilion-red, slightly veined brown in the throat, borne so freely that the plants show al- most as many flowers as leaves. VIRCHOW (Rose Queen) — Deep rose. LOBBIANUM MIXED. All the above — Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. IVY LEAVED MIXED — Deep green leaves of ivy form, with beautifully fringed flowers. Pkt., 5c.; Oz., 20c. DWARF NASTURTIUMS CHAMELEON — Flowers the same as the Tall Chameleon. EMPRESS OF INDIA — Small leaves, strongly tinted brown. A multitude of small flowers of brilliant scar- let*-red. GOLDEN KING — Beautiful rich golden-yellow. RUBY KING — Flowers of a very peculiar and rich shade approaching strawberry-red with a very slight violet suffusion. VESUVIUS — Salmon-rose blotched coppery old rose. DWARF MIXED — All colors. TOM THUMB VARIEGATED LEAVED MIXED — Plants about one foot in height and one foot across, with foli- age variegated white. Flowers large and abundant, of brilliant and varied colors. All the above — Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. QUEEN OF TOM THUMBS — Flowers deep carmine; leaves white striped. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 20c. Nasturtiums. NEMESIA Half hardy annual. Plants from circular bushes six to eight inches in height, covered with brilliant flowers in an extremely wide range of colors, passing from white to poppy-red, through carmine-rose, yellow and orange, many with contrasting blotch. The flowers have a short tube and two unequal lobes; they are borne in terminal clusters. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. BLUE GEM — A beautiful little plant for beds or edging,. with flowers of the loveliest azure-blue. Twelve inches. Pkt., 10c. OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) Showy and beautiful plants, blooming freely all sum- mer. The large, bright, poppy-like flowers open every evening and last well until the next day. They are of the easiest culture, doing well in sunny situations. Plant outdoors in spring. LAMARCKIANA — Large yellow flowers. Three feet. Pkt., 10c. DRUMMONDII — Light yellow. Pkt., 10c. ODORATA — Yellow, sweet-scented. Pkt., 5c. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO. 81 NICOTIANA (Sweet=Scented Tobacco Plant) Easily grown annual. Robust, bushy plants with very large leaves. The flowers have slender tubes three inches long, with borders usually two inches across, having five equal lobes. They open toward evening. Sow seed out- doors in spring. AFFINIS HYBRIDS— Compact plants two feet high. The flowers are of pale rose, mauve, lilac, red, poppy-red and deep violet. Mixed — Pkt., 5c. SANDERAE — A very beautiful variety. Flowers of rosy- carmine, reverse o*f border dull carmine-lake, tube of greenish-white, tinted dull carmine-lake. Pkt., 5c. SILVESTRIS — An elegant variety. Plants three feet across, two to three feet high. Gray-green leaves, and large, pure white, very sweet flowers, hanging in ra- cemes. Pkt., 5c. NIGELLA (Love in a Mist) An interesting and attractive annual. The flowers are veiled by the thread-like foliage, giving to the plants an unusual appearance. The plants are strong, usually growing one and one-half to two feet in height. The flowers are very good for cutting. Seed may be sown in spring or fall in the open ground. MISS JEKYLL BLUE — Flowers usually semi-double, com- posed of petal-like divisions, convex on upper surface and cut into unequal sharpened lobes, clear blue in color. Seed pods balloon-shaped. Pkt., 10c. MISS JEKYLL WHITE— Pkt., 10c. HISPANICA ALBA — White Spanish. Flowers white with very conspicuous purplish stamens and anthers. The seed pods are very peculiar in shape, being prolonged at the tips into long curved points. Pkt., 5c. ORNAMENTAL GOURDS A choice mixture, including many curious and unique varieties. Pkt., 5c. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AGROSTIS PfEBULOSA (Cloud Grass) — Delicate and graceful annual grass, with mist-like panicles, at first greenish-red, then violaceous. Very pretty for edging. One and one-half feet. Pkt., 5c. BRIZA MAXIMA (Quaking Grass) — Annual. Plants in tufts; flowers in the form of oval spikelets, arranged in loose panicles, yellowish-white or straw-yellow, very graceful, swaying in the lightest breeze. One foot. Pkt., 5c. GYJVERIUM ARGENTIUM (Pampas Grass) — Blooms the second season; half hardy, requiring protection in win- ter. Magnificent panicles, silky and silvery. Plant forms dense tufts. Three feet. Pkt., 10c. GYNERIUM ROSEUM — Like the above, but the panicles are tinted rose. Pkt., 10c. GYMNOTHRIX LATIFOLIA — Graceful pyramidal spikes, resembling Erianthus Ravenna, but more beautiful and more ornamental. Eight to ten feet. Pkt., 10c. HORDEUM JUBATUai (Squirrel Tail Grass) — Hardy an- nual grass. Stalks terminating in oblique crest, grace- fully curved, formed of spikelets arranged in the form of a fish bone. One and one-half to two feet. Pkt., 5c. LAGURUS OVATUS (Hare’s Tail Grass) — Pretty little sil- very-gray plumes. Very pretty dried. One foot. Pkt., 10c. ANIMATED OATS — An annual oat with full and graceful panicles. The spikelets are very curious, hairy, each with a long bent awn which is so sensitive to moisture as to be kept in motion by the ordinary changes of the air. Three feet. Pkt., 5c. PENNISETUM RUPELLII (Fountain Grass) — Annual. Long feathery purplish spikes. Two and one-half feet. Pkt., 10c. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES MIXED — Large packet, 10c. ORNAMENTAL PEPPER The plants usually average eighteen inches in height, with very small red or yellow fruits. They make very symmetrical specimens and are very charming and decorative when covered with the innumerable brightly colored little fruits, which remain fresh for a long time. Pkt., 5c. Nigella, Miss Jekyll, 82 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSB UR G* OHIO. LORD BEACON SFIELD (Improved) — Purple- violet, top petals shading into white. Pkt., 10c. MAHOGANY COLORED — Flowers small, but very rich and beautiful. Pkt., 10c. MAUVE QUEEN — New. Large flowers, mauve, with large bluish-carmine blotch on one of the lower petals. Pkt., 10c. MERCURY — Superb velvety purple. Very large flower. Pkt., 10c. METEOR — Bright red-brown with darker blotch. Very striking and handsome. Pkt., 10c. MOURNING BRIDE — Intense velvety purple with narrow white edge. Refined and ele- gant flower. Pkt., 10c. PEACOCK — Garnet, cream and blue. Pkt., 10c. PRINCE HENRY — Splendid giant Pansy of deepest richest purple-blue. Pkt., 10c. SNOW QUEEN — Very large flowers of purest white. Fine bedding variety. Pkt., 10c. PANSY MIXTURES BATH’S EMPRESS — A splendid English strain. Very large ruffled flowers of heavy texture, deep rich colors, and curious markings, every petal having border pen- ciled with contrasting color. Pkt., 25c. MASTERPIECE — (See illustration.) A quite distinct strain, with petals so ruffled and curled that the flowers appear double. They have been called Spencer Pansies from their resemblance to Spencer Sweet Peas. The large flowers are of rich and varied coloring. Pkt., 20c. CASSIER’S — Immense flowers, very rich and showy, each one three or five spotted. Pkt., 15c. BUGNOT’S EXHIBITION — An incomparable strain, pro- ducing many rare and beautiful varieties. Flowers blotched and stained, shades of red, bronze and brown predominating. Plants very strong. Pkt., 20c. 3IADAME PERRET — Large flowers of rose and wine shades. Pkt., 10c. TRIMARDEAU OR GIANT PANSIES — Remarkably large flowers of rich and varied shades. Plants hardy and vigorous. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 50c. W. B. MIXTURE — All types and classes. A blend of the choicest strains, including all our named varieties, mixed by ourselves. Pkt., 20c. COLLECTION OF ANNUALS Masterpiece. PANSY (Viola Tricolor) Seed may be sown during May and June in open ground for summer blooming, and during August and September in open ground or cold frame for flowers the following spring. May also be started in greenhouse in late winter. ADONIS — Splendid light blue with white margin and dark spots. Pkt., 10c. AZURE BLUE — Velvety violet-blue. Pkt., 10c. BLACK BLUE — Giant Pansy. Very dark and velvety. Pkt., 10c. BLACK WITH BRONZY CENTER— Very rich and effec- tive. Pkt., 10c. BRONZE — Bronzy dark-brown. Pkt., 10c. CARDINAL — Brilliant red. Pkt., 10c. COQUETTE DE POISSY — True mauve. Pkt., 10c. BLUE EMPEROR — Large flowering, deep Cornflower blue. One of the showiest and best for bedding purposes. Pkt., 10c. EROS — Dark velvety brown, edged golden. Pkt., 10c. FAIRY QUEEN — Light blue bordered with white. Very dainty and elegant. Pkt., 10c. GOLDEN QUEEN — Beautiful bedding variety. Pure golden-yellow giant Pansy without blotch. Pkt., 10c. INDIGO BLUE — Pkt., 10c. KING OF BLACKS — Very large flower of lustrous coal- black, Pkt., 10c, ANNUAL COLLELTION No. 1 Nineteen Packets for 50c Asters Spencer Sweet Peas Sweet Alyssum Calliopsis Cornflower Sweet Sultan Cosmos Tall Mixed Annual Pink Mixed Gaillardia Mixed Mignonette Mixed Marigold Tall Mixed Nasturtium Tall Mixed Giant Pansies Petunia Mixed Phlox Drummondii Annual Poppies Scabiosa, Tall Mixed Verbena Mixed Zinnia Tall Mixed ANNUAL COLLECTION No. 2 Six Packets for 25c Asters Nasturtium Phlox Verbena Pinks Zinnia ANNUAL COLLECTION No. 3 Six Packets for 25c Snapdragon Larkspur Calliopsis Poppy Cornflower Mignonette ANNUAL COLLECTION No. 4 Six Packets for 25c Balsam Marigold Four O’Clock Petunia Mourning Bride Pansy THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OH JO 83 Ranunculus Poppies. DOUBLE ANNUAL FAIRY BLUSH — Great fluffy, globe-shaped flowers, pure white tipped delicate rose. Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. CARNATION-FLOWERED — Large, finely formed fringed flowers of wonderful richness of color. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 10c; Oz., 15c. PEONY-FLOWERED — Very large double flowers, re- sembling the Peony. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 10c; Oz., 15c. RANUNCULUS-FLOWERED — Small, finely formed double flowers. Colors mostly slate, white, scarlet, scarlet bordered with rose, deep red and deep red bordered with white. 'Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 15c; Oz., 25c. DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES MIXED — Pkt., 5cj Vz Oz., 15c; Oz., 25c. PERENNIAL POPPIES Seed of Perennial Poppies may be sown outdoors in the spring or fall. ORIENTAL POPPY, GIANT SCARLET — Splendid plant growing three feet tall and forming large clumps. Large, hairy, dark green leaves and long strong stems, bearing enormous flowers of dazzling scarlet, with large black blotches. Pkt., 10c. ORIENTAL HYBRIDS — Of the same character as the Giant Scarlet, but the flowers are of rare and beautiful colors, white, rose, bright red, scarlet, amaranth, Poppy- red, brownish-red, purple-violet, dregs of wine, mauve, lilac, etc. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. ORIENTAL VICTORIA — Beautiful salmon, shaded rose. Pkt., 10c. ICELAND POPPIES— Plants in tufts about one foot high. The delicate silken flowers resemble the Annual Shir- ley in shape and texture, have a delicate fragrance, and range in color from pure white to orange. They are perennials, but will bloom the first year from seed sown in spring. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. POPPIES (Papaver) ANNUAL POPPIES Sow seed in the spring in the open ground. May also be sown in the fall. Plants average two feet in height. The colors are as beautiful and as varied as can be found in any flower, all shades of red and violet, from the deepest and most brilliant to the palest rose and lilac and pure transparent white, nearly always bordered, zoned or blotched with a second color. SINGLE ANNUAL BLACK PRINCE — A striking and beautiful flower. Brilliant blackish-brown overlaid violet, with light stamens. Pkt., 5c. KING EDWARD — Beautiful deep scarlet flowers, shaded crimson, with black blotch at the base of each petal. Pkt., 5c. SHIRLEY — Delicately beautiful flowers with silky crinkled petals in shades of blush, white, rose, crimson, salmon, carmine and scarlet, usually blotched and ‘bordered with a second color. They make lovely cut flowers. Re- selected Delicate Shades Mixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. TULIP POPPIES — Large flowers, two fan-shaped outer petals and two smaller inner petals, of brilliant Poppy-red, with large purple-blapk spot at base of petal. Pkt., 5c; y8 Oz., 20c. SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES — Mixed. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 10c; Oz., 15c. Oriental Hybrids. 84 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO. PETUNIA Care must be taken to have the soil for Petunia seed finely pulverized. Sow seed on surface, cover very light- ly, and press down with a board. Sowings may be made in open ground, hot bed, cold frame, or boxes in sunny window. SINGLE SMALL-FLOWERED VARIETIES (Height 1| Feet) INIMITABLE — Blotched and striped in finest mixture. Pkt., 5c. HOWARD’S STAR — Flowers vary, but most of them show a five spotted star in white on a ground of bright crim- son, or purplish-crimson. Pkt., 5c. SINGLE MIXED — Mixture of the choicest kinds. Pkt., 5c. SINGLE DWARF VARIETIES ROSY MORN — Compact, bushy plants. Flowers small but very numerous, bright rose with white throat. Pkt., 5c. SNOWBALL — Dwarf, bushy plants with snow-white flow- ers. Pkt., 10c. DWARF MIXED— Pkt., 5c. LARGE-FLOWERED VARIETIES GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA — Single flowers four to five inches in diameter, of very heavy texture, nearly all ruffled or fringed, in a great variety of colors, beauti- fully penciled and blotched. Pkt., 15c. LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED MIXED— Elegant single flowers, finely fringed, with a wide range of colors. Pkt., 15c. WING’S BEST MIXED DOUBLE PETUNIAS— A mixture of choice large flowered and fringed double Petunias. Double Petunias do not produce seed; this is obtained by pollenizing single flowers, consequently a proportion of the seed so secured will produce plants with single flowers. Our seed is a blending of several choice strains and should yield a good proportion of double flowers. Pkt., 25c. Chinese Primrose. PRIMULA (Primrose) GREENHOUSE SORTS Culture — Seed should be sown indoors from April to last of July for flowering the following winter. Use soil Composed of fine leaf mold, loam and sand in equal quan- tities. Cover lightly, keep in temperature of about sixty degrees, water with a fine spray, never allowing soil to dry out. Transplant into pots, and keep growing slowly in a cool place. FORBESI (Baby Primrose) — A charming variety having flowers of soft rose with yellow eye, gracefully carried on erect stems. Pkt., 10c. MALACOIDES — A new race. The plants form rosettes, and the flowers, one-half to three-fourths inches across, are carried in whorls on graceful wiry stems eight to ten inches in height. The flowers are borne in the greatest profusion. Easily grown from seed, flowering four months after sowing. This Primrose likes a cool situation. PRIMULA MALACOIDES— Light lilac-rose. Pkt., 25c. PRIMULA MALACOIDES ALBA— Pure white. Pkt., 25c. j PRIMULA OBCONICA — This pretty Primrose is dis- tinguished by its vigor and by its long flowering sea- J son, which is prolonged during the greater part of the year. The leaves are heart-shaped or round, and the flowers in large full umbels are white, blue, pale rose, i red, carmine, rosy-chamois. APPLE BLOSSOM— Pkt., 25c. PURE WHITE— Pkt., 25c. CARMINE-RED— Pkt., 25c. RED— Pkt., 25c. ALL COLORS MIXED — Pkt., 15c. PRIMULA OBCONICA GIGANTEA — This is a new race, with very ample foliage, heavy dark green leaves, often six inches in diameter. The flowers are from one and one-fourth to one and one-half inches in diameter, borne in broad umbels on tall strong stems. All Colors Mixed —Pkt., 25c. GIANT FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSE (Primula Sinensis Fimbriata) — The beautiful Chinese Primrose is one of the most valuable of winter-blooming plants. We offer a superior strain with large fringed flowers of brilliant colors and great substance, beautifully carried in clus- ters on straight and heavy stems. The colors range from pure white and fleshy-white through soft and deep i rose, salmon and copper shades to bright red; there are also blue ones. The plants are sturdy and healthy, eight and twelve inches in height, and free from in- sects. LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL — Pure white. Pkt., 25c. I BLUE — Pkt.‘, 25c. GLITTERING RED — Pkt., 25c. MARQUIS OF LORNE — Rose. Pkt., 25c. GIANT FRINGED MIXED— Pkt., 25c. Giants of California. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 85 HARDY PRIMROSES PRIMULA VULGARIS— The beautiful wild English Prim- rose. It grows best in shady places. The seed is very slow in germinating and may stay in the ground^ a year, but once established the plants are quite hardy. The oval oblong leaves are all from the root, the plants forming dense tufts. The flowers are salver-shaped, with five lobes of reversed heart shape, clear yellow with touch of orange at base. Six inches in height. Pkt., 10c. PRIMULA ELATIOR (Polyanthus) — Munstead strain. Oval oblong hairy leaves forming rosettes, stems three to six inches in height, terminating in an umbel of from eight to twelve flowers, with funnel-shaped corollas. Colors are usually yellowish- white, pale yellow, red- brown and violet, more or less combined with other shades, producing in some flowers tints of copper-brown, brick-red, salmon, mahogany, maroon and purple-violet, many with contrasting central star. This charming and interesting little plant produces its bright blossoms very early in the spring, almost as soon as the snow is off the ground. It blooms the second year from spring sown seed, the flowers coming when the plants are two or three inches in height; after this the plants soon form good sized clumps. Mixed — Pkt., 15c. PHLOX DRUMMONDII One of the most beautiful and satisfactory annuals that can be grown, furnishing an abundance of flowers all summer and autumn, until hard freezing weather. The plants are strong and bushy, the flowers in broad clus- ters, in the purest and brightest of colors, glowing crim- sons and scarlets, soft and delicate rose, lavender, white, chamois, deep violet and carmine, many of them show- ing an eye of contrasting color, or delicately flushed and shaded. Seed may be sown early in spring in the open ground, or indoors and transplanted. TALL VARIETIES — One foot in height. Brilliaut or Light Rose with Crimson Eye, White, Scarlet, Rose, Lilac with White Center, Blood-Red with White Center, Isabellina or Pale Buff, Rosy Chamois. Each Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 30c. TALL GOOD MIXED— Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 35c. TALL W. B. MIXED — Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 40c. HORTENSIFLORA — A semi-dwarf race, with large um- bels, very floriferous, splendid. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. CECILY — Dwarf. Charming little plants, six to eight inches in height and very bushy, with broad rounded heads of very large florets. Pkt., 10c. STAR AND FRINGED MIXED— In the Star Phlox each petal ends in a sharp point, giving a star-shaped effect to the flower. The Fringed Phloxes have each petal delicately fringed. 3Iixed — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 25c. Double Portulaca. PHLOX DECUSSATA (Perennial Hybrids) Beautiful hardy perennial. Large branching plants, from one to three, some four, feet in height, with large heads of flowers in pure white, shades of rose, lavender, purple, scarlet and crimson, nearly always showing a con- trasting eye, and many of them shaded with a second color. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. PORTULACA (Moss Pink) Tender succulent plants with fleshy, cylindrical leaves, forming a dense mat, thickly set with the large and beau- tiful flowers, opening only in sunlight. The colors are bright and extremely dazzling and varied, being shades of scarlet, coppery-rose, violet-red, soft rose, also pure white, and white variegated with crimson, rose and purple. SINGLE — Flowers composed of four to six petals, with a mass of beautiful golden-yellow stamens. Rose, Crimson, White, Coppery-Rose, Yellow, Striped — Each, Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 20c. Mixed — Pkt., 5c; *4 Oz., 15c. DOUBLE — This seed will usually produce fifty per cent of double flowers and fifty per cent single. The double flowers are like little waxen roses. Mixed, all colors — Pkt., 10c. Phlox Pmromondii, 86 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Single Pyrethrum. PENTSTEMON Hardy perennial. Fine for beds, borders, rock gardeps, and useful for cut flowers. Plants one and one-half to two feet in height, with stems somewhat wiry, heavy and erect, terminated by beautiful spikes of flowers ranging in color through all shades of roses, reds and violet, veined and dotted with a second color, and with a white spot in the throat. The flowers have a tubular corolla, one and one-half to two inches in length, the border hav- ing five round divisions, forming two lips. PENTSTEMON HARTWEGII — A new, large-flowering strain, with flowers of beautiful and distinct coloring, beautifully marked. Mixed — Containing seed of many named varieties. Pkt., 15c. PLATYCODON CHINESE BELL-FLOWER — Hardy perennial. The plant is one and one-half to two feet in height, with stiff, slender, slightly branching stems. The flowers are large, broad, bell-shaped, of white, or intense glisten- ing blue. MIXED — Pkt., 10c. PYRETHRUM One of our most valuable hardy perennials. The charm- ing flowers are very lasting when cut. They bloom in May and June and sometimes give a second crop in August and Se'ptember. The foliage is finely cut and graceful. Average height two feet. ROSEUM SINGLE 3IIXED — Composite Daisy-like flowers two to three inches across, with yellow central disk, and two to three rows of ray flowers of beautiful vel- vety texture, varying in color from pure white to rose, flesh and bright carmine, red and purple. Pkt., 15c. DOUBLE MIXED — In the double forms the florets are ar- ranged in bomb-shaped disk, surrounded by a row of tongue-shaped, drooping ray flowers, sometimes cylin- drical, sometimes lanceolate. Pkt., 25c. RICINUS (Caster Oil Plant) Plant seed in open ground in rich soil, or start indoors and transplant. Allow at least four feet each way. CAMBODGENSIS — Large palm-like leaves of darkest bronze-maroon. Stalks and stems nearly black; six to eight feet. Oz., 15c. SANGUINEUS — Green leaves, red stem and seed; six feet. Oz., 10c. ZaNZIBARENSIS — Largest of all. The plants grow ten to twelve feet tall and form perfect pyramids. The beautiful lobed leaves measure two and one-half to four feet across. Oz., 15c; % Lb., 55c. MIXED— All sorts, Oz., 10c; % Lb., 35c, RHODANTHE Delicately beautiful everlasting. Flowers shaped like inverted cones, made up of membranous scales, lower ones satiny, intermediate rosy-white; inner very beautiful rose. Flat central disk of golden-yellow. Pkt., 5c. SALVIA (Scarlet Sage) A standard bedding plant; al;so useful for window boxes, pot plants and cut flowers. Start seed indoors and transplant to the open. SPLENDENS — Branching plant two and one-half to three feet tall. Long spikes of intense scarlet flowers. Pkt., 10c. FIREBALL — Bushy plant one and one-half feet tall, al- most covered by the spikes of fi*ery scarlet flowers. Plants begin blooming the first of July and continue until frost. Pkt., 15c. SALPIGLOSSIS Annual. Plants with slender, erect, slightly branching stems two to. three feet in height, foliage rather scant. Large flowers, funnel-shaped, of beautiful velvety tex- ture and wonderful richness of color, in yellow, reddish- brown, dark brown, crimson, scarlet, rose, violet, slaty- purple, all with a sheen of gold in the throat, and ex- quisitely penciled and marked. Several colors are usually combined in one flower. Seed may be started in the house or outdoors. They begin to bloom early and continue until hard frost. PURPLE VIOLET— Pkt., 10c. VIOLET VEINED WITH GOLD — Pkt., 10c. BROWN AND GOLD — Pkt., 10c. YELLOW— Pkt., 10c. SALPIGLOSSIS EMPEROR FINEST MIXED — Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 20c. SALPIGLOSSIS, GLOXINIA-FLOWERED— Pkt., 10c. Salpigiogiiie. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 87 Scabiosa. STOCKS Stocks are adapted to all purposes, bedding, pot culture, and cut flowers. The entire plant is ornamental, and very symmetrical. The stems are woody at base, branching at summit, the branches leafy, leaves very abundant, of a whitish-green in color. The rosette-like flowers are arranged in spikes and have a spicy and delicious fra- grance. Colors are usually white, sulphur, yellow, flesh, crimson, lilac, reddish-purple, bright rose, carmine, light violet and violet. LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF TEN-WEEKS STOCKS — A fine bedding plant and the earliest to bloom. Height one foot. Start seeds indoors and transplant to the open ground in May. All colors mixed. Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 30c. PRINCESS ALICE, OR “CUT AND COME AGAIN” — Double white, perpetual bloomer; fine for cutting. Pkt., 10c. Perpetual, Beauty or Giant Nice Stocks Splendid plants, either for bedding or pot plants. The flowers are unusually large and double, deliciously clove- scented. They require more time to come into bloom than Ten Weeks. Seed sown in early spring and transplanted to the garden in May begin blooming in July and continue until killed by frost. For winter flowering, for which they are well adapted, seed should be sown in July or August. These Stocks are unequaled for cut flowers. BEAUTY OF NICE — Flesh-pink. Extra large. Pkt., 10c. MONTE CARLO — Canary-yellow. Pkt., 10c. EMPRESS AUGUSTA VICTORIA — Delicate silvery-lilac. Splendid trusses. Pkt., 10c. QUEEN ALEXANDRA — Rosy-lavender. Pkt., 10c. SOUVENIR DE MONACO — Carmine-red. Pkt., 10c. COTE d’AZUR — Light violet. Pkt., 10c. ROSE— Pkt., 10c. BROMPTON or WINTER STOCKS — Half hardy biennial. Winter Stocks require more time to grow than other kinds. They will flower in fall from seed started in- doors early in spring, or in winter from seed sown out- doors in summer and the plants taken up in the fall. Plants are bushy and from eighteen to twenty-four inches tall. , BROMPTON or WINTER MIXED— Pkt., 10c. SCABIOSA A quaint, and attractive annual, easily grown and un- equaled for cutting. It is also bright and ornamental in the garden, blooming from early summer until winter, if the seed pods are kept picked off. The composite flowers form cushion-like heads two inches across, and are borne on very long, slender, wiry stems. The colors are white, fleshy-white, azure-blue, cherry and white, lilac, purple, purple and white, black-purple, rose, brick- red, violet-red and violet. The stamens are prominent, and add much to the beauty of the flowers. The foliage is handsome and always clean and fresh: TALL MIXED — Two and one-half feet. All colors. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 25c. AZURE-BLUE— Pkt., 10c. SNOWBALL — Pure white large flowering. Pkt., 10c. FLESH — Pkt., 10c. SCARLET— Pkt., 10c. CHERRY AND WHITE — Pkt., 10c. MOURNING BRIDE — Black purple or dark maroon, with white stamens. Pkt., 10c. DWARF MIXED — Plants more compact, more branching, and more free flowering, forming very elegant little bushes ordinarily one foot in height. The colors are white, azure-blue, carmine, flesh, fiery crimson, lilac, purple and rose. These plants are splendid for edging, and remain in bloom until cut down by frost very late in autumn. Pkt., 5c; y2 Oz., 30c. SMILAX A tender perennial climber for greenhouse or window gardens. Very useful for decorative purposes. Pkt., 5c. STOKESIA CYANEA (Corn Flower Aster) Hardy perennial. Plants one to one and one-half feet in height, slightly branching. The flowers are delicate and beautiful. They are four to five inches across, re- sembling the Cornflower, soft blue in color. It blooms from July until frost. It is easily grown from seed and does well in any open dry situation. Sow outdoors in spring. Pkt., 10c. Stocks. 88 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBVRG, OHIO. SCHIZANTHUS A very dainty and pretty annual. Plants neat and com- pact, one foot in height, with fern-like and graceful foli- age of tender green, completely covered by multitudes of elegant little butterfly-like flowers, in white, bright rose, lilac, carmine and violet, 3Iixed — Pkt., 5c. WISTONENSIS — Very decorative for the garden and un- surpassed for greenhouse growing. By successive sow- ings, plants may be had in bloom nearly all the year. The flowers are quite large and profusely borne. Mixed — Pkt., 15c. SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus) Hardy perennial. Plants form tufts one and one-half to two feet in height. Flowers borne in large clusters, either single five-petaled or double, in very beautiful shades, and very varied, ranging from rosy-flesh to the most intense blood-red; sometimes crimson, purple-violet or white, dotted, striped, bordered and shaded with charm- ing effect. DOUBLE MIXED— Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 35c. SINGLE MIXED — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. DOUBLE AND SINGLE MIXED — Pkt., 5c; % Oz., 15c. PINK BEAUTY — Lovely salmon-pink. Pkt., 5c. SCARLET BEAUTY — Intense scarlet. A bed of this vari- ety is very striking. Pkt., 10c. PURE WHITE — Pkt., 5c. HARLEQUIN — Each head contains many shades of color. Pkt., 10c. NIGRICANS — A very distinct and remarkable variety. The foliage is tinted blackish-brown; the flowers are almost black, with light stamens giving a velvety bloom to the cluster. Pkt., 5c. AURICULA-EYED — Various shades, each flower having a clearly defined eye. Pkt., iCv Sweet William. Schizanthus. SILENE (Catchfly) SILENE ARMERIA — A very bright and showy early flow- ering annual. The small five petaled flowers of deep rose or pure white are arranged in flat-topped clusters. Plants of very slender habit, one to one and a half feet in height. Seed may be sown outdoors in spring. Mixed —Pkt., 5c. SILENE PENDULA — Plants form round compact bushes, six inches high, covered with white, pink and yellow flowers. Fine for edging. 31ixed — Pkt., 5c. SUNFLOWER (Helianthus) MAMMOTH RUSSIAN — Gigantic plants with enormous flowers, one foot in diameter. Oz., 5c. MINIATURE HYBRIDS — Plants three to four feet in height. Charming little flowers, single, semi-double and double, in cream, orange and golden-yellow. They are produced in great profusion, make a great display in the garden and are fine for cutting. Mixed — Pkt., 5c. DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED — Six ft. Rich golden-yellow flowers three to six inches in diameter, the topmost flower being the largest. The flowers are in the form of very full disks, formed of tubular florets. Plant five to six feet tall. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 15c. SUTTON’S RED SUNFLOWER, or Gaillnrdia Sunflower — This is a new and very attractive variety. The ma- jority of the flowers have broad rays, yellow at the tips, with a zone of chestnut around the dark central disk, forming a rich and harmonious combination. The plants grow five to seven feet tall and the flowers five to seven inches in diameter. Pkt., 10c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. TRITOMA VERBENA The Verbena is an ideal bedder. It is a very graceful plant with handsome foliage, each specimen carpeting a space three to four feet in diameter. The large trusses of flowers are freely borne, and are of almost every color imaginable, varying from purest white to indigo-blue, or brightest red, passing through all the intermediate shades of rose, lilac, amaranth, purple, crimson, brown, etc. The flowers are usually self-colored, but many are striped, shaded and bordered with a second color, or have a con- trasting eye or star. Tritoma. PINE MIXED— Pkt., 5c; Vs Oz., 20c. BLUE AND PURPLE SHADES — Pkt., 5c; Vs Oz., 20c. DEFIANCE — Intense scarlet; small flowers. Fine for bed- ding. Pkt., 5c. PURE WHITE— Pkt., 5c. DWARF DEFIANCE — For edging. Pkt., 10c. PRINCE CHAMOIS — Plant dwarf, strong, very branching. Flowers of soft pink shaded chamois. Splendid bedder. Pkt., 10c. MAMMOTH TYPES AURORA BOREALIS— Fiery-red. Pkt., 10c. COMMANDANT 31ARCHAND— Dark purple. Pkt., 10c. MAYFLOWER — Bright pink. Arbutus scented. Pkt., 10c. STRIPED AND VARIEGATED— Splendid mixture. Pkt., 10c. MAMMOTH MIXED — Pkt., 10c; Vs Oz., 25c. LEMON-SCENTED VERBENA (Citriodora) — An old favorite greenhouse shrub with deliciously scented leaves. The plants may be kept in pots during winter and planted in the garden during summer. Pkt., 10c. VISCARIA Bright flowering and graceful annual, with slender plants one foot in height. The flowers are five-petaled, one and one-half inches across, resembling in shape those of its relative, the Corn Cockle, and freely produced until very hard frosts. The colors are white, ashy-blue, beau- tiful rose, poppy-red, fiery-red, flesh, etc., many of them eyed with a second color. Mixed — Pkt., 5c. VIOLA CORNUTA TUFTED PANSIES — Perennial. Two to six inches. The Tufted Pansies have smaller flowers than the regular Pan- sies, but they bloom so profusely that they are preferable for bedding purposes. The plants are hardy and vigorous, forming compact tufts, blooming all summer from seed sown in early spring. The colors are very clear and bril- liant, mostly shades of light and dark blue, yellow, lilac and violet. The plants should be given some protection in winter. Mixed, All Colors — Pkt., 10c. WALLFLOWER Tender perennial, living outdoors in winter in a mild climate, but not hardy in the North, where they must be wintered in cold frames. The plants are one and one-half feet tall, and have woody stems. The flowers are of vel- vety texture, have a rich and spicy odor, and are borne on spikes. The colors are yellow, crimson, purple, apricot and reddish-brown. Single Mixed — Pkt., 5c. Double Mixed — • Pkt., 10c. TORENIA A beautiful little tender perennial, which is best treated as an annual. It is useful for beds, pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets. In the south it is an excellent sub- stitute for the Pansy, which it rivals in its beautiful vel- vety texture. The plants are bushy, eight to ten inches in height, and outdoors should be planted eight inches apart. The flowers have a cylindrical corolla tube with border in three divisions. They literally cover the plants. The Torenia likes shade, moisture, and a light rich soil. FOURNIERI GRANDIFLORA — Flowers of beautiful light blue or royal purple, with bright yellow throat. Pkt., 10c. WHITE WINGS — Flowers white with rose throat. Pkt., 10c. EARLY PERPETUAL FLOWERING HYBRIDS— This is a new strain of these showy border plants and one which is most interesting. If seed is started in heat in February or March, the plants will bloom the first year. Well es- tablished plants bloom from May until November. The colors embrace shades of yellow, from lemon to orange, and coral and salmon to deep crimson. The height varies from eighteen inches to five feet in the spikes, and the foliage from quite fine grass-like leaves to stout leaves like the Yucca. Well established plants will throw as many as twenty spikes at a time. Be sure to cut off all old spikes. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. 90 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. CULEBRA — An entirely new vari- ety. White, delicately striped and flaked pale blue and mauve, giving a general effect of light blue. It was named on account of its resemblance to the shadow lights of the Culebra Cut of the Panama Canal. The flowers are duplex, and of great size. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 40c. DAINTY — Clear white with waved edges of bright rose. Very grace- ful and pretty. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. DECORATOR — New. Rich gera- nium-red. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. DORIS USHER — A lovely color, formed by a mingling of buff and bright rose on a cream ground. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. EDITH TAYLOR — Rosy salmon- cerise on cream ground. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ELFRIDA PEARSON — Giant blush- pink flowers on extremely long stems, always borne in fours. One of the best in cultivation. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. FAIR MAID — Apricot and flesh on cream ground. Pkt., 15c. FIERY CROSS — A striking novelty. Fiery orange-cerise. Pkt., 10c. FLORA NORTON — While the flowers of the Flora Norton are not so large as Spencers usually are, it is still con- sidered among the best on account of its beautiful pale blue color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. FLORENCE MORSE — Deep blush-pink. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. GEORGE HERBERT — Standards rosy-magenta; wings carmine-rose. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. HELEN GROSVENOR — Salmon and orange-pink. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. HELEN LEWIS — Standards salmon-carmine overlaid deep cerise; wings a blending of rosy-scarlet and rose Ney- ron. Wonderfully bright and beautiful. It is impos- sible to describe this flower; one must see it to appre- ciate its soft and glowing richness of color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. HELEN PIERCE — White tinted and delicately penciled with blue. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 35c. HERCULES — Bright rose shaded mauve. A giant even among Spencers. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. SPENCER SWEET PEAS The characteristics of Spencer Sweet Peas are: vigorous vines, attaining a height of six to ten feet; very long, strong stems; immense waved flowers; new and beautiful colors in wonderful combinations. The varieties listed ILLUMINATOR — A new and almost indescribable com- bination of colors. The standards are salmon-carmine; wings deep rose tinted carmine-lake. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. KING EDWARD VII — Rich carmine-scarlet. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. below (with one or two exceptions where the flowers are medium in size, but esteemed for the beauty of their coloring) possess these characteristics. Cultural direc- tions mailed free upon application. KING MANOEL — Very large flowers, dark glossy maroon. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. KING WHITE — Giant flowers of glistening immaculate white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. AFTERGLOW — Standards violet-blue shaded rosy- amethyst; wings electric blue. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. AMERICA — Carmine-red and white striped. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. APPLE BLOSSOM — One of the most charming varieties we have ever grown. Exquisite waved flowers with standards of bright rose and wings of blush-rose. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. ASTA OHN — Pale violet-lake, very clear and lovely. Large beautiful flowers on long stems usually borne in fours. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. AURORA — Bright orange-rose mottled and flecked on white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. BERTRAND DEAL — Giant pale rosy-lilac. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. BARBARA — Light salmon or shrimp-pink self. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. BOADICEA — Giant opal-pink delicately suffused pale cat- tleya-mauve. Flowers of great size and substance, beau- tifully waved. Very strong grower with abundance of four bloom sprays. Pkt., 15c. CAPTAIN OF THE BLUES — Large bold flowers of clear purplish-blue, brighter at edges. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. CHEERFUL — Beautiful and distinct, light apricot and mauve on a cream ground. Robust, free flowering, plenty of four-flowered sprays. Pkt., 15c. COUNTESS — The first of this lovely race, and still counted one of the best. A reselected strain. Color, clear pale purplish-rose. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. LORD FISHER — Very large rich red-maroon without a tinge of purple. Distinct from any variety in commerce. A strong grower, giving four flowers to a stem. Pkt., 15c. LOUVAIN — White ground edged pale rose. Fine exhibi- tion flower. Pkt., 15c. 3IARGARET ATLEE — Salmon old rose on cream-white ground. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. MARGARET MADISON — Very pale clear azure-blue. An improved strain of this beautiful variety. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. MINNA BURNABY — Cream-pink with lemon ground, hav- ing a bright shrimp-pink band around edge. Beautiful for bunching and exhibition. Pkt., 15c. ' NEW MIRIAM BEAVER — The new and fixed strain of this wonderful Spencer. The coloring is soft and lovely, and might be described as soft salmon-pink on cream ground, lightly overlaid with soft hydrangea-pink; color evenly distributed over both standard and wings. Flowers very large, often double, borne four to a spray. Pkt., 10c. MRS. CUTHBERTSON— Standards lilac-rose; wings blush- white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. MRS. E. WRIGHT — One of the most charming Sweet Peas ever introduced. Ground color is white, slightly flushed mauve and distinctly edged blue; wings very distinctly frilled. Flowers very sweet scented, and very effective when bunched. An abundance of four bloom sprays. Pkt., 15c. ' ' t THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 91 IMPROVED MRS. ROUTZAHN — A giant creamy-pink, with the graceful habit and beautiful waved flowers of its parent. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. MRS. ROUTZAHN — One of the loveliest. Very pale apri- cot flushed delicate pink. Flowers arranged in most graceful sprays. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. OTHELLO — Rich deep maroon. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. PRIMROSE — Very pale primrose or amber-white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. RAINBOW — Soft rose flaked and lined on white. Excep- tionally large and very attractive. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. ROBERT SYDENHAM — Glowing salmon-orange with not the least tint of rose. Pkt., 10c. ROSABELLE — Brilliant carmine-rose. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. ROSINA — Bright rosy-heliotrope with a distinct wire edge of solferino-red on a cream ground. One of the largest Sweet Peas ever introduced and distinct from anything ever seen in this flower. Pkt., 10c. ROYAL PURPLE — Deep rich purple, gorgeous in bright sunlight. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. SENATOR — Seal-brown and claret striped on white. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. STIRLING STENT — Salmon-carmine overlaid bright rosy- scarlet. One of the most brilliant. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. TENNANT — A large and noble flower elegantly formed. Bright rosy-purple, the best of this color. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. THOMAS STEVENSON — A gorgeous flower. Standards fiery madder-red; wings rosy-pink. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. WEDGEWOOD — Very pale silvery aniline-blue. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 30c. WHITE QUEEN — Large elegantly formed flowers of great beauty and substance. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c. SPENCER MIXED — A superb mixture, blended in proper proportions of light and dark, soft and brilliant shades. 10c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25c (75 to 100 seeds); 25c per oz.; 2 oz., 40c; % lb., 65c; lb., $2.20. SPECIAL MIXTURES SPENCER SWEET PEAS DEEP AND BRILLIANT SHADES — Oz., 35c. PINK AND ROSE SHADES — From very pale to deep pink. Oz., 30c. LAVENDER SHADES — Oz., 35c. New Early Flowering Long Season Spencers The introducer of these fine novelties states that they begin to bloom exactly 106 days after planting the seed in the open ground; that one of their chief characteristics is their long season period of blooming, as they commonly stay in full bloom for four full months. In our trial grounds these new Early Flowering Spencers bloomed three months after the seed was sown. EARLY SUNSET — A pastel shade of great beauty espe- cially when grown under glass. The color is a rich mauve pink on a white ground. Pkt., 15c. EARLY HEATHER BELL — The color is a rich but pleas- ing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve-lavender. Pkt., 15c. FORDHOOK ROSE — ‘Rosy-carmine. Large flowers borne in threes and fours on long stiff stems. Pkt., 15c; Oz., $1.00. MRS. SPANOLIN — Black-seeded white. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 80c. PRESIDENT WILSON— Magenta-rose. Pkt., 15c; Oz., 80c. YARRAWA — A new early flowering or Christmas type. Seed sown in the greenhouse in early October will be in bloom at Christmas and continue to bloom for a long time. When sown outdoors it will bloom two weeks be- fore the summer flowering kinds. The color is bright rose on a cream ground, wings lighter. Pkt., 10c; Oz., 80c. MIXED — Pkt., 10c; Oz., 75c. GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS The old-fashioned Grandiflora Sweet Peas have been overshadowed of late years by the Spencers. We give below a list of the best varieties: GRANDIFLORA MIXED — All the best colors in well bal- anced mixture. Pkt., 5c; Oz., 10c; Ya Lb., 30c; Lb., 85c. Any of the varieties listed below: Pkt., 5c; 6 Pkts., 25c; Oz., 15c; H Lb., 40c; Lb., $1.25. WHITE WONDER — A lovely variety. Large, beautifully formed double flowers of pure white, on long stems. Usually borne four to a spray, produced in masses on the tall and vigorous vines. HELEN PIERCE (Special) — Extremely beautiful. Pure white ground, penciled blue, like Helen Pierce Spencer. Flowers are large and beautifully formed and cover the vines, which grow to a great height. BLANCHE FERRY — A delightful variety. The vines are literally covered by the charming flowers which have white wings and bright rose standards. Vigorous grower and always reliable. A3IERICA — Bright red and white striped. BLACK KNIGHT — Deep maroon. Large flowers. COCCINEA — Pure bright cerise. DAINTY — Clear white with pink picotee edge. DOROTHY ECKFORD — Pure white. EMILY HENDERSON — Pure white; very early. KING EDWARD VII — Bright carmine-scarlet. LADY GRIZEL HAMILTON — The best lavender Grandi- flora. A beautiful flower, color clear and silvery. LORD NELSON — Navy-blue. PRIMA DONNA — Clear, lovely pale rose. QUEEN ALEXANDRA — Intense scarlet. SWEET PEA COLLECTIONS 75 CENT COLLECTION, VALUE $1.50 EARLY MORNING STAR— We put this novelty at the be- ginning of our list because we think it the best and most distinct. The color is a deep orange-scarlet or flame color in standard with rich orange-pink wings. The flower is practically the same color as “Thomas Stevenson.” It does not burn badly out in the open and under glass will be magnificent. The flowers are large and of best Spencer form and borne in threes and fours in wonderful profusion. Pkt., 15c. EARLY SONG BIRD — We are sure this will be the leading pale pink for florists. The flower is the same color as “Florence Morse Spencer” and “Lady Evelyn Eyre,” and a bit lighter than “Elfrida Pearson.” It has the same excellent form and features of “Mrs. Hugh Dickson,” but is on white ground. Pkt., 15c. EARLY MELODY — This is a deeper shade of pink than “Early Song Bird” on white ground, closely resembling “Countess Spencer,” and near “Hercules.” It might be described as rose-pink on white ground. Pkt., 15c. early SPRING MAID — The color is light pink on a cream ground, and the blossoms have the same splendid characteristics of “Mrs. Hugh Dickson” for a florist’s flower. Pkt., 15c. EARLY SNOWFLAKE — This is the best early flowering white seeded white Spencer we have seen. The blos- soms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems. Pkt., 15c. Fifteen Choice Spencers White — King White. Crimson — King Edward VII. Maroon — King Manoel. Picotee Edge — Dainty. Carmine — George Herbert. Orange and rose — Helen Lewis. Pale blue — Wedgewood. Blush-pink — Florence Morse. Bright rose — Hercules. Lavender — Asta Ohn. Primrose — Primrose. Red and white striped — America. Salmon-carmine — Illum- inator. Rose and Blush — Apple Blossom. Rosy-purple — Tennant. 50 CENT COLLECTION, VALUE $1.00 Ten Choice Lavender — Asta Ohn. Light blue — Flora Norton. White — King White. Crimson — ‘King Edward VII. Maroon — ‘Othello. Pale rose — Countess Spencer. Spencers Orange and rose — Helen Lewis. Blush-pink — Elfrida Pear- son. Apricot and Rose — Mrs. Routzahn. Carmine — George Herbert. 25 CENT COLLECTION, VALUE 50 CENTS Five Choice Spencers White— King White. Crimson — King Edward VII. Lavender — Osta Ohn. Maroon — Othello. Blush-pink — Elfrida Pear- son, 92 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. ZINNIAS TALL DOUBLE GIANT Vigorous branching plants two and one-half to three feet tall. Double flowers four to six inches in diameter in white and shades of crimson, yellow, scarlet, salmon, rose, carmine and purple. Mixed — Pkt., 10c; % Oz., 30c. WHITE, CRIMSON, SCARLET, ROSE, GOLDEN-YELLOW, ORANGE, CARMINE-RED— Each, Pkt., 10c. BLACK KNIGHT — Very dark red, one of the darkest and richest colored of Zinnias. Flowers two and one-half to three inches in diameter; very thick and double. This flower always attracts attention by its intense coloring and perfect flowers. Pkt., 5c. BRONZE KING — A fine novelty, quite distinct. The flow- ers are bronze in color, large and full with quilled petals. Pkt., 10c. DWARF ZINNIAS Plants and flowers intermediate in size between the Tall Double Giant and the Lilliput. Pkt., 5c; ^ Oz., 15c. LILLIPUT ZINNIAS Handsome little bushes, about one foot in height, com- pact and elegant in form, thickly set with the bright and charming very small flowers, which are very double and formed with the utmost regularity and nicety. They bloom from early summer until frost. A border of these beauti- ful little Zinnias always attracts attention. Mixed — Pkt., 10c; *4 Oz., 20c. LILLIPUT VERY DWARF SCARLET— This variety and the very Dwarf Golden Yellow are derived from the above, and have still dwarfer plants and still smaller blossoms. LILLIPUT VERY DWARF SCARLET — Pkt., 10c. LILLIPUT VERY DWARF GOLDEN-YELLOW— Pkt., 10c. DOUBLE GIANT PICOTEE ZINNIAS A new distinct and striking class. The flowers are in shades of orange, flesh, lemon, pink and cerise, each petal distinctly tipped with various shades of darker color, mak- ing most attractive combinations. Pkt., 15c. ZE A GIGANTEA QUADRICOLOR — Annual. A variety of maize with leaves variegated yellow, green, rose and dark red. Four feet. Pkt., 5c. Double Giant Picotee Zinnia, Zinnias. COLLECTION OF PERENNIALS PERENNIAL COLLECTION No. 1 Ten Packets for 63c Columbine Coreopsis Canterbury Bell Foxglove Delphinium Hardy Pinks Gaillardia Hollyhock Oriental Poppy Sweet William PERENNIAL COLLECTION No. 2 Six Packets for 35c Clove Pinks Corn Flower Asters Forget-Me-Not Sweet William Double Daisies Iceland Poppy PERENNIAL COLLECTION No. 3 Six Packets for 35c Canterbury Bell Shasta Daisy Foxglove Baby’s Breath Delphinium Columbine PERENNIAL COLLECTION No. 4 Six Packets for 35c Hollyhock Gaillardia Coreopsis Oriental Poppy Lychnis Platycodon THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 93 GLADIOLI i THIS FLOWER is certainly one of the most wonderful, and withal one of the most satisfactory that we grow. Wonderful on account of its wealth of color, embracing most of the hues of the rainbow, some rich, some brilliantly showy, and some combining the most delicate tints. Remarkable still for its great vari- ety, both in color and form. We usually plant the bulbs in May, and about July 1st the blooms begin to open. We watch eagerly for each as it appears, and are sorry when the last spike is out, although this will not be until almost the beginning of winter. It requires an actual freeze to kill the plants, a frost doing little damage. We love flowers in their natural state, yet it is a very great comfort to take these splendid spikes inside and watch them open out clear to the last bud, a vase full of them being more beautiful the second day than it was the first, and frequently lasting as much as a week without losing its charm. Furthermore, the plant is satisfactory because it is so very easily grown, because it is inexpensive, and be- cause there is such a wide range of form and color. Each year you can add a few bulbs of a variety which you have not hitherto grown and have no fear of even nearly duplicating something that you already have. Photographs give only the faintest suggestion of the beauty of these flowers, and word descriptions, no mat- ter how careful, prove inadequate. We advise you to use quite a little variety, not only because each one is beautiful, but because by so doing you can lengthen the blooming season from the last of June until the last of October, and this can be done without making successive plantings. Culture The culture of Gladioli is extremely simple and easy. They will grow on any good soil. Like many other plants, they resent coming into direct contact with fresh manure. They require only the ordinary rainfall for water, and only an ordinary amount of hoeing to keep them thrifty and vigorous. We advise planting in this latitude about May 15th, putting them in fertile ground, burying the corm about four inches deep. If you fertilize, we recom- mend bone meal, and this may be applied as heavily as you like without injury, preferably spading in just below the corm itself. Keep the ground mellow by digging it somewhat throughout the summer. When the first blooms appear, we prefer cutting the spikes and taking them in- side the house to open on up in a vase. The colors are usually better handled in this way than if left to bloom on the stalk. In cutting, do not remove all of the foliage. We make it a rule to always leave as much as three leaves to nourish the corm the rest of the season. If you leave the spike without cutting it, the corm will be exhausted by the flowering and seed forming process. At the beginning of winter, say during the first half of November, dig the corms up, cut the tops off about a half inch above the corm and place in a cool cellar for winter. Do not let the corms freeze. If the cellar is too warm, they will grow too early in the spring. Ideal conditions are at a temperature of between forty and fifty degrees throughout the winter. Do not pile the corms up too deeply. About three inches is deep enough, and we much prefer having them in open baskets or trays rather than in paper sacks. The latter are inclined to produce mold. Price Some varieties of Gladioli are very much more expensive than others. Why it is so, we have little idea, but the most beautiful varieties, as a rule, seem to reproduce very sparingly, while the less beautiful and more ordinary kinds reproduce freely. All Gladioli are worthy of culti- vation no doubt, certainly we think that there is nothing that anyone needs to be in the least ashamed of in our list, but it is true that the high-priced varieties have a charm and beauty that is not equalled by their cheaper companions. Some varieties will reproduce as much as one hundred times as rapidly as others. In fact, the highest-priced varieties reproduce so slowly for us, that it is sometimes a question whether we can afford to grow them at all or not, but when their splendid blooms open, no one can re- sist them, and we would feel that we were committing a crime if we did not continue to grow and sell them. Varieties Each year we spend much time and money testing out new sorts which we select from all sources in America and Europe. Each year we reject absolutely varieties which are so similar to those that we already have, or so little better than sorts that we already have, that we do not think it worth while to ask our customers to change from sorts that they are already familiar with. By rigidly adhering to this principle, we keep a list that contains no duplicates whatever, and absolutely none that we cannot heartily recommend. You can purchase every variety that we have, knowing that when you get all but one, the last one will still be something new and interesting. We are listing again this year certain varieties which we have purchased in Europe, but which we must quote subject to arrival of our stock. Last year we got our stock across satisfactorily, and we hope to do so again this year. These varieties are marked with an asterisk (*). We are pleased to state that our modest exhibit of Gladioli bloom has won First at the Ohio State Fair for the past two years. GENERAL LIST OF GLADIOLI GLADIOLI PRICES ARE PREPAID ADMIRAL CERVERA — Very large, well rounded flowers; slaty rose, striped and edged slaty- violet; creamy- white blotch with a purplish-red band; creamy-white middle line, well defined on all petals. Very tall, fine, compact spike; flowers lily type. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. AFTERGLOW — Flesh pink, tinted salmon-carmine with magenta blotch. An unusual and attractive combina- tion of colors. Flowers well opened, three and one-half inches in diameter. 80c each; $8.00 dozen. ALBERT FIRST — Mammoth spike, moderately compact, strikingly vigorous. Flowers flesh-white, suffused pale rose. Tip of petals lightly penciled light rose. Throat pure white without blotch; midrib pale to amber- white. Bell type, petals very broad ovate, lightly ruffled, of wonderful substance. A noble and wonderfully beau- tiful flower. Spike usually curved. 50c each; $5.00 dozen. *ALCAZAR — Tall plant. Long spike with large, well rounded flowers of a charming rose suffused with slate; an amaranth blotch on the lower sepals. Quite distinct shade. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. AMERICA — Ground pure white. Reverse of petal pale lilac-rose, giving the inside a very fine suffusion of pale lilac by reflection. Very faintly flecked old rose touched with violet-rose in throat. Anthers lilac. Flowers large, correctly placed. 10c each; 60c dozen. ANGELIQTJE — Pure white, slightly suffused pale lilac. Throat ivory-white. Reverse of petals faintly penciled rose Nilsson, which gives a faint suffusion to interior of throat. Inside slightly sanded rose Nilsson. Spike compact. Eight flowers open at once; three inches. Petals moderately ruffled. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. ANILINE — Cochineal-carmine, overlaid dark velvety crimson-red. Throat cochineal-carmine, shading into pale carmine-lake. Bottom of throat rosy-white, sanded cochineal-carmine. Tubular bell type; two and one-half inches in diameter. A glowing jewel. Color rich but not flashy. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. ANTOINETTE — White, delicately suffused bright rose, with a little fleck of Rose Hermosa on tips of petals. Throat at bottom washed Rose Neyron. Stigmas pale Rose Neyron. Anthers usually lilac. Petals obovate; flowers bell type; petals round and recurved. Flower three and one-half inches. Very fine and showy. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. 94 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 95 ARCHIMEDE — Spike compact and beautifully formed. Flowers large, slaty-rose on the edges, center yellow, with white middle line; ivory-white blotch on lower petals, finely striped with garnet. Splendid tall spike, arched type. Vigorous grower. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. ARISTOPHANE — Pure salmon-rose; a white band in the middle of each petal and a conspicuous straw colored blotch, with small garnet red stripes on the lower petals. Artistic spike, full and well arranged. Flower large, lily type. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. * ARM AGN AC — Very handsome spike, with large flowers of intense deep scarlet, banded white and slightly striped with velvety brown. Splendid. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. ARRIERE GARDE — Enormous flowers; salmon-rose flamed slate and violet towards the extremities of divi- sions. Blotch and middle line creamy-yellow. Flowers broad, petals very broad. Three and three-fourths inches. Plant vigorous and tall. Beautiful. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. ASSUERUS — Ashes of roses, with a white blotch; broad middle line, well defined, of carmine-salmon. Spike very tall, broad, compact, and straight; flowers very large, very wide open. A remarkable plant and very beautiful flower. $1.00 each. AUGUSTA — Pure white, with a rose suffusion, somewhat flaked, pale, rose throat faintly lined with amaranth on first petals. Good spike. Midseason. 10c each; 60c dozen. AZAUEA — Beautiful pure white, very softly suffused rose on tips of petals. Petals very well ruffled; three lower with brilliant crimson-carmine blotch, shading into deepest amaranth on midrib. Three and three-quarter inches in diameter. Fine. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. BADENLA — True lavender, feathered darker. Throat streaked velvety violet-purple, almost black. Orchid type. Three inches. This flower attracted great atten- tion wherever shown, its color being absolutely unique. It reproduces so slowly that it can never be cheap. $1.00 each. BALTIMORE — Reddish old rose with conspicuous claret blotch, merging into a yellowish white at margin. Three and one-half inches. Good spike. Flowers well placed. 12c each; $1.20 dozen. BARON HULOT — Violet-purple, very dark on petal tips; light on upper petals in throat. Lower petals a rich pansy-violet with fleck of primrose-yellow on midvein. Anthers lilac. Flowers two and one-half inches. Good spike. 10c each; 60c dozen. BARRONNE d’lVOLEY — Beautiful pure white. Lower petals amber-white in throat; anthers amber-white or lilac-white. Reverse of petals touched with rose Ney- ron at bottom of throat. Stigmas pure white. Petals slightly ruffled, obovate. Flower bell type. Three inches in diameter. Many flowers open at one time. Not large, but fine. 75c each; $7.50 dozen. ^BAYADERE — Large flowers, of a rich pure yellow, the two lower petals golden-yellow; throat violet-red and a few stripes of the same color on all the petals. One of the best yellow Gladioli. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. ♦BEAUTE d’AOUT — Very bright orange-rose, with a beau- tiful velvety carmine-red blotch, running over on to a white border on three or four of the lower petals, white middle line. Coloring of great freshness and purity. Well shaped spike. Immense, well opened flowers. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. *BEAUTE DE JUIDDET — Coloring distinct and unique, a combination of salmon-rose and slaty-violet, variably distributed. Most of the petals have white middle band and deep in throat a small white blotch bordered vel- vety carmine. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. BERKSHIRE — Pure white with reflection of rose Her- mosa reflected from reverse of petals. A few flecks of pale old rose. Narrow line of fuchsine on midribs of two lower petals, shading into lilac-rose. Touched at outer edge and deep in throat with primrose-yellow. Three and three-fourths inches. Flowers not crowded; excellent substance. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. •'BERNINA — Rosy-white flecked softly with carmine-rose, lower petal lightly washed pale yellow. Anthers violet- heliotrope. A soft and pretty color combination. Large flowers with long petals; lily type. Fine compact spike. 30c each; $3.00 dozen, BERTREX — Pure white with pale lilac flecks near edge of petals. Reddish-violet lines in throat, forming very small blotch. Anthers lilac. Flower very well opened. Four inches, trifle ruffled. Elegantly placed. Very fine texture. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. ♦BICOLORE — Large flowers of bright rosy-salmon, the lower petals ivory-white suffused with rose at the edges. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. BLACK PANSY — Ground brilliant currant-red, overlaid velvety purple-brown. Wire edge around outer edge of all petals rosy-white. Throat in lower petals nearly black. Upper petals deep in throEft, vermilion. Anthers purple-garnet. Stigmas currant-red, tipped rose-white. Heavy texture. Three and one-fourth inches. Orchid type. Very distinct and well named. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. BLERIOT — Ashes of Roses. Throat carmine-yellow, sanded with carmine. Three inches. Compact spike. Well opened flower of unusual and beautiful rich shade like oak leaves in autumn. Good for funerals. 30c. each; $3.00 dozen. BLUE JAY — Three upper petals Ageratum-blue, overlaid darker; three lower amber-white stippled and bordered slightly deeper Ageratum-blue, with strangely contrast- ing blotch of deep rosy-magenta. Very unique and dis- tinct. Three inches. Spike usually curved. $1.00 each. BRENCHLEYEN SIS — The Mother of all Gladioli. Roseate- orange; outer edge of petals penciled purple-brown; throat touched with canary-yellow and old carmine-red lines. Anthers lilac. Three inches. 10c each; 50c dozen. CALIFORNIA — Pure mauve; slightly flecked lilac-rose. Small carmine-white blotch; throat touched with deep mauve. Three inches. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. # CANARY BIRD — Pale buttercup-yellow; deeper in throat; petals lanceolate. Half open type. Three inches. One of the best yellows. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. CANDIDUM — Dense spike; small lily-like flowers; snow- white and rose-white mingled. A few inconspicuous markings, all bright rose, on some of the petals. Throat amber-white; petals recurved. A chaste and lovely flower. Two and one-half inches. 17c each; $1.70 dozen. ♦CARMELITE — Large salmon-rose flowers softly shaded with pale slate color, giving a light brown effect; throat snow-white; very soft and pretty color. Full spike. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. CARMEN — Compact spike. Large flowers, straw color, slightly flaked rose-amaranth on lower petals; citron- yellow at the base of inner petals. Very vigorous, tall spike. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. CAPRICORNE — Large flower, wide open, creamy-white, slightly violet tinged very deep in the throat; petals slightly suffused and very lightly flaked rose Nillson. Orchid type. Spike tall, broad and full, with many flowers open at once, making a bouquet. A very beau- tiful variety. $1.00 each. CHALLENGER — Poppy-red, slightly paler in throat, deeper on edges, with a few flakes of blackish-red here and there; throat deep down suffused and partly flamed with creamy-white; flowers four inches. Spike strong, broad, compact, long. Texture very heavy. One of the very best reds. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. CHARLES BERTHIER — Beautiful bright violet-rose; deeper around border. Middle line and large blotch on lower petals pure white. Anthers white with slight touch of violet-rose. Vigorous. Very long spike. Large flowers well opened. Three inches. Magnificent. 75c each; $7.50 dozen. ♦CHICAGO — Flowers of very dark carmine-red, with a few almost black stripes; large blotch and middle bands of snow-white. Spike long and compact. Flowers large, wide open. A rich bright flower. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. CHICAGO WHITE — Pure white with narrow lines. Crim- son-carmine on midribs of three lower petals, sur- rounded by a little amber. Petals slightly reflex. Early; a forcing variety Several flowers out at one time. 10c each; 60c dozen. CHRISTINE MARGARET KELYVAY — Pure white, flushed pale rose. Outside of petals darker than inside. Throat pale primrose-yellow touched with amaranth. Delicate colors. Three and one-half inches. Flowers well placed. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. COLLETTE — An exquisite thing. Long full spike of very large, well opened flowers. Very pale, clear violet flamed lilac on edges. The lower petals are lined crimson-car- mine. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. 96 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO *COLOSSE — Long, full, well furnished spike. Flowers very large and full with very long petals. Soft coloring of great richness and delicacy, salmony-rose, edged and suffused with lilac; small white blotch sprinkled with rose color. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. *COMTE DE MONTORNES — General color effect dark old rose with a slaty violet suffusion, very soft and pleas- ing. Paler middle lines, and small blotch of snow- white, bordered, sanded and striped carmine-red. Tall spike. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. COUNTESS OF ANNESLEY — Pale rose Nilsson, flamed carmine-lake. Throat primrose-yellow, mingled with and surrounding some rosy-magenta. Anthers lilac; flowers three inches; orchid type, petals ovate. The effect of this flower is very bright and cheerful. Sev- eral open at one time. Not for sale. COURONNEMENT — Flowers wide open, with very broad petals, four inches. Salmon-red, pale in throat; blotch of carmine-red, with minute velvety white band. Great substance. Very vigorous. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. CREMILDA — Pale flesh, or the Chair Rose of France, with a tiny touch here and there of amaranth, a soft and pleasing combination. Flower two and three- fourths inches; excellent spike. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. CYMBELINE — Rich dazzling scarlet, slightly mottled darker, throat paler, faint touches of violet around edges of petals. Faint marking of reddish-purple on lower petals. Very compact spike; petals ruffled; bell type; medium size. Very strong and vigorous. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. DAWN (Tracy’s) — Mauve-rose with slight tinting of flesh- pink. Throat slightly clouded violet-rose. Anthers violet. Stigmas purple-rose. Four inches. Arch type; very fine. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. DAWN (Groff’s) — Pale salmon-carmine, with light and dark shading. Blotch of velvety poppy-red, banded deep currant-red; coloring very pure and clear. Splendid flower. Orchid type, large, of heavy texture. Stout spike, loosely arranged. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. DAYBREAK — Rose Eglantine. Throat veined cochineal- carmine over creamy-white, and bordered by creamy- white band. Somewhat resembles Halley. Three and three-fourths inches .u diameter. Bright and fresh. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. DAYTONA — Sage tint, pale slaty-green. Blotch yellow- green with some Parma violet in throat and around the blotch. Very unusual colors. Three and three-quarter inches. Well opened. Stems curved and graceful. This variety is unusually striking and very well liked wher- ever shown. 75c each; $7.50 dozen. DESDEMONE — Immense flowers, well opened. Ashy rose, striped violet; paler in throat, with lighter middle lines. Large, dark amaranth blotch, edged ivory-white. Splen- did spike. Heavy texture. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. DEUIL DE ST. PIERRE (Sorrow of St. Peter)— Salmon- lilac. Outer edge of petals suffused with Parma violet and somewhat flaked bluish-lilac. Small magenta blotch. Three and one-half inches. Unusual colors; attractive. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. DIANE — Flower large, well rounded, white, scarcely suf- fused and very finely striped with rose; throat ivory- white. Lily type. Good spike. 85c each. EASTER BELLS — A lovely pure shade of amber-white, flushed deeper. Throat flushed bright primrose-yellow with a few fine amaranth lines, but too deep down to be conspicuous. The chief effect of the flower is a soft mingling of the palest amber and primrose. Texture delicate; petals a lovely shape of lance-ovate. Flower well opened; three inches. Spike crowded. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. EMILE AUBRUN — Rose Begonia (deep cerise); suffused carmine-lake. Three lower petals blotched carmine- purple. Flowers well opened; petals broad. Three and one-half inches in diameter. Coloring warm. Spike tall and vigorous. This royal flower must be seen to be appreciated. We have nothing nobler in our collec- tion. Not for sale. EMPRESS OF INDIA — Reddish-purple. Edges of petals penciled very dark violet. Two lower petals with white line on midrib. Anthers dark violet. Flower three and one-fourth inches in diameter. Very well placed. Good spike. 10c each; 80c dozen. ENCHANTRESS' — Cream-white, flaked pale rosy-carmine. Midrib on upper petals lighter ;• midrib on lower petals purple-carmine. Throat heavily sanded, purple-carmine mingled with deep amber. Orchid type, well opened, broad petals. Flower three and one-fourth inches in diameter. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. Antoinette. ETENDARD — Cream-white with very pale suffusion-rose on upper petal; a little in two side petals. Reverse of petals darker than inside. Conspicuous and handsome blotch of blood-red surfounded by canary. Anthers primrose-yellow. Pistils amber-white. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. EUGENE SCRIBE — Tender rose, flecked carmine-red. Throat sanded and veined purple-carmine, mingled with deep amber. Midrib on all petals cream-white. Anthers amber. Two and one-half inches. Orchid type. Strong spike. 12c each; $1.20 dozen. EUROPA — Pure white. No markings. Anthers pale lilac. A very fine white Gladiolus of perfect form. Many blooms open at once. Compact form. Good spike. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. EVOLUTION — Upper petals and throat pure white; suf- fused pale mauve-rose; sometimes flaked darker. Tips of petals darker. Midribs on all petals lined with pure white. Throat on lower petals primrose-yellow touched with lilac-rose. Reverse of petals darker than inside. Three to four inches. Very soft, good colors. Spike usually curved. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. EXCELSA — Pale rose Eglantine, somewhat flaked purple- rose, and with small purple-rose blotch. Flowers three to four inches; not widely opened* Tall, fine spike. 50c each; $5.00 dozen, THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 97 E VALINE — Slaty salmon-rose, suffused dusky yellow; blotch on lower petals, a most peculiar color, formed by a glazing of cochineal-red on cream, banded lighter with carmine-red; well defined and narrow lighter mid- dle line. Strongly resembles Prince of India. Lily type. 10c each; 60c dozen. EVELYN KIRTLAND— Light rose, paler in throat. Mid- rib pure white, except in throat of three lower petals. Lower petals heavily washed carmine-lake. Orchid type. Petals lanceolate. Spike medium density. Flowers three and one-half inches. The effect of this flower is both dainty and bright, and it wins highest approval wherever shown. 2.5c each; $2.50 dozen. FILLE de FRANCE — Pure white with a few tiny flakes pale rose Nilsson at outer edge of petals. Reverse of petals pale violet-lilac, which gives a very pale suffu- sion to the inside of petals by reflection. Delicately pen- ciled throat, faintly illumined delicate amber. Anthers lilac. Edges of petals beautifully rolled and moderately ruffled. Flower triangular. Three inches. Very well placed. Plants sturdy and vigorous. Large spike. 90c each; $9.00 dozen. FIRE KING — Fiery-red, slightly flaked currant-red and with currant-red blotch. Three inches. One of the best reds and well named. 10c each; $1.50 dozen. FLOREAL — Very large, full flowers, some of them almost double. Cherry-red with large white blotch, some flow- ers having almost as much white as red, others more red than white; striped with purplish-red. Many flowers open at once, forming a bouquet. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. GALLIENI — Compact spike of immense flowers over four inches. Flowers semi-double, wonderful coloring, violet- rose, blending softly into the intense red; faint white middle line, and small ivory blotch. Spike very stout, medium height, flowers forming a bouquet. A very typical French variety. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. GENERAL KOUROPATKINE — Wide open flower, very dark, velvety crimson-red, almost self-colored. Flowers medium sized, long slender spikes, narrow and compact, beautiful, with about eight flowers out at once. Very rich and beautiful. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. GENERAL MARINA — Upper petals pale amaranth. Lower petals currant-red suffused with deep carmine-violet, especially on edges and in throat. One petal touched in throat with reddish-purple. Three inches. Very tall, fine spike; very rich and unusual colors. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. GEORGE PAUL — Crimson-red with bluish-lilac suffusion. Throat faintly reticulated sea amber-yellow. Three and one-half inches. Well opened; several flowers out at one time. Excellent. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. GIL BLAS — Pale rosy-pink, deeper on outer edge of petals. Large, striking blptch of old carmine-red, sur- rounded by primrose-yellow. Three and one-half inches. Tall spike. Striking. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. GLORY OF HOLLAND — Pure white with very faint flakes of light rose. Throat faintly sanded rose Nilsson. Anthers pale amber-white. Petals lance-ovate. Three and three-fourths inches. Spike rather diffuse. An ex- cellent white. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. GOLDEN KING — Clear primrose-yellow with medium sized claret blotch. Three inches. Several flowers open at once. Tall spike; showy and good. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. *GORGONE — Fine sulphur-yellow, with no tinge of chrome or green, slightly striped and blotched with carmine- red. The inside petals are much deeper in color, ap- proaching deep amber. Flowers bell type, petals very long, narrow, curled on the edges and slightly ruffled. Crowded spike, flowers all opening at once. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. GOVERNOR HANLY — Currant-red; practically without markings except midrib on lower petals very dark, vel- vety. Three and one-fourth inches. Well opened; sev- eral flowers out at once. Fine spike. A splendid red. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. GRENADIER — Flowers large, round, of a beautiful bright, cherry-red, richly colored, with no brickiness about it; ivory-white blotch flamed purplish-red. Wire edge of violet around all the petals. Spike vigorous, tall. This variety must not be confounded with the American Grenadier. The two are not even similar. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. GRETCHEN ZANG — Pale rose Hermosa, washed bright rose. Throat deep lilac-rose with midribs a little more violet. The mingling of colors in this flower is unusual; the general effect fresh and very beautiful. Anthers pale rose. Flowers well opened to arch type. Three inches. Splendid spike. 20c each; $2.00 dozen, HALLEY — Described as light salmon-pink, but really rosy-scarlet. (Color chart 124.) Lower petal with prim- rose-yellow and carmine-purple lines forming small blotch. Anthers lilac. Three inches. Arch type. Good spike. Early. Although very inexpensive, this variety is simply indispensable and should be in every garden. 10c each; 70c dozen. HAMLET — .Flowers three and a half inches, well ex- panded, salmony-rose, profusely tinged and striped slaty- violet; middle line and blotch creamy- white; throat paler. Petals long, slightly ruffled. Tall, ar- tistic spike, orchid type. One of the rare, dusky colors. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. HARRY VEITCH — One of the brightest and quaintest flowers in the collection. Flowers medium sized, orchid type, rose-white, strongly flaked bright fresh salmon- rose; blotch white, suffused with pale green; white middle line; anthers pale green turning to yellowish- white. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. HAZEL HARVEY — One of our best reds. Bright gera- nium, flaked crimson-red. Lower petals in throat rosy- white, very regularly lined rosy-magenta. Orchid type. Two and one-half inches. Fine, compact spike. Strik- ing. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. HERADA — A new color in Glads. Light violet deepening to magenta at tips of petals. Midribs pale lilac, nearly white. Small blotch of deep magenta. Flower three inches. Showy and very good. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. HYDE PARK — Pure white, overlaid pale rose Hermosa. Tips of petals penciled pale cochineal-carmine. Throat primrose-yellow touched with old rose. Inexpensive and good. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. INDEPENDENCE — Tips of petals Lincoln-red; center pale crushed strawberry. Blotched cochineal-carmine. Fresh and beautiful colors. Anthers violet. Three inches. Orchid type. Excellent. 10c each; 60c dozen. *INEZ — Very delicate sulphur-yellow, lower petals shaded chrome-yellow and lightly penciled rosy; throat car- mine-red. Long, very strong spike. Flowers large, wide open, of heavy texture. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. IVORINE — Upper petals pale yellowish-white with very pale suffusion, fleshy-white on tips, lower petals pale lemon-yellow. Amaranth lines at bottom of throat; a Very faint sanding of amaranth deep in throat. Lower petals much smaller than upper. Anthers pale lilac. Three inches. Excellent spike. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. * JUNIATA — Large flower of lily type, creamy-white softly suffused and banded pale yellow, flamed and edged with rose color. Very soft coloring. Long crowded spike. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. *JUNON — Very large, well rounded flowers, of bright orange-rose; pale lilac blotch striped with dark violet; dazzling color. Tall spike. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. KLONDIKE — Creamy-white with raspberry-red blotch. Two and one-half inches. Spike dense; medium length. Entire spike frequently opens at one time, giving very pleasing effect. 10c each; 60c dozen. KUNDERDI GLORY — Cream-white, softly suffused pale flesh over entire surface, with very pale rose reflections, lower petals suffused pale flesh in throat, mingled with Naples-yellow. Throat streaked amaranth. Upper petal large and very broad, lower petals obovate. Strongly and beautifully ruffled. Four inches. 12c each; $1.20 dozen. LA CANDEUR — Compact spike. Flower large, round, creamy-white, the lower division slightly suffused with straw-yellow; stigma and stamens almost pure white. Orchid type. Excellent spike. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. *LA COMETE — Large, well opened flowers, of fine vio- letish-lilac, with stripes of a paler shade and white blotch. Handsome spike. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. LADY HOWARD DE WALDEN — Amber-white with dark claret blotch. A broad band of canary-yellow surround- ing the blotch. Three inches. Large spike. Showy. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. LILY LEHMAN — Milk-white, brightened slightly with pale gold in throat, and touched here and there with white rose. Stigmas purple-rose. Petals quite distinctly ruffled. Lily type. Four inches. One of the best whites. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. LILY BLOTCH — Madder-lake on outer edge and tips of petals. Rose Eglantine in center. Large showy blotch on three inner petals, blood-red, deepening to currant- red on midribs. Petals ruffled. Three and one-half inches. Good spike. Very showy. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. 98 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . ♦L’INNOCENCE — Very large flowers, lily type. Spike ar- tistic, very full. Flowers in loose clusters. Color very lovely, fleshy- white faintly flushed carmine, and with large spots of deep carmine on the edges of the petals; lower petals creamy-white in throat. A unique flower. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. MRS. G. W. MOULTON — Center of flower pale amaranth; outer part darker. Midribs pale purple, excepting throat, where three lower ones are claret. Throat sea amber-yellow, closely overlaid deep amaranth. Three and one-fourth inches. Rich and beautiful colors, but not bold. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. LOVELINESS • — Amber- white with soft rosy suffusion from penciling in bottom of throat. Reverse of petals rosy-amaranth. Throat and middle bands deep amber- white. A stately and lovely flower. Compact spike; broad, well opened flowers. Broad petals. Good tex- ture. Three inches. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. LUTETIA — Pale, bright rose, “Rose vif,” lightly flaked darker. Midribs on all petals snow-white. Throat snow- white. Petals very long, elliptical. Anthers violet. Stig- mas bright rose. The flowers will easily open four inches, frequently more. This variety at our recent State Fair attracted great attention. $1.00 each. MADAME DE VILMORIN — Rose Eglantine; flaked car- mine-lake. Small amaranth blotch. Flowers somewhat tubular like an opening rose bud. Two and one-half inches. Excellent spike. Splendid. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. MAGNIFICUS — Very large flowers, round and open, cin- nabar-red with narrow middle lines, and fine white blotch edged violet. Plant very tall and strong. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. MRS. JAMES H. LANCASHIRE— Rosy-pink (Rose Eglan- tine, color chart No. 118-1). Some flowers without any blotch at all. Others on same stalk have small blotch of reddish-purple, shading into primrose-yellow. Three and one-half inches. Splendid. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. MRS. MALCOLM MACKAY— Three upper petals Oriental- red. Throat very pale flesh-pink? Blotch snow-white. Tip Oriental-red. This very strong and effective con- trast of red and white is very noticeable in the buds, which are beautiful. Petals lanceolate. Two and one- half inches. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. MRS. MERTON L. GAGE — Beautiful pure white, throat barely touched violet-rose. Anthers ageratum-blue. Three and one-fourth inches. Somewhat tubular. Sev- eral flowers open at once. Beautiful. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. MRS. W. E. FRYER — Lincoln-red, almost without mark- ings. Deep in throat, some crimson lines alternating with white. Petals broad and rounded. Three inches. Flowers nicely opened. A splendid red. A strong plant and good spike. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. MAGUELLONE — Handsome spike, with large well-opened flowers, slightly curled on the edges. Petals yellow, very slightly suffused and striped with amaranth-red; almost self-colored. Deep in throat, washed bright lemon-yellow, which gives a glow to the whole spike. Spike very broad and short, suggesting Triomphe de Paris. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. MAIZE — Pure white, flushed very pale peach-blossom on upper petals. Reverse of petals darker. Blotch ama- ranth. Flowers first opening show some amber. Petals slightly ruffled. Three and three-fourths inches. Dainty coloring and very good. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. MAROCAIN — Beautiful spike of flowers, salmon-rose, strongly slated on the edges; center lighter, a little nar- row, blood-red blotch on the lower petals. The blotch is very velvety and rich. This is one of the rare dusky kinds. Flowers with heavy texture, wide open, three and a half inches. Spike splendid, tall, full, compact and strong. 90c each. MARQUIS DE CAMP — Flowers white; edges of petals somewhat marbled with crimson-carmine. Lower petal in throat washed pale yellow. Petals ovate. Anthers lilac. Stigmas white or rosy. Bell type. Petals some- what ruffled; somewhat reflexed. Beautiful spike. Three inches. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. MARY FENNEL — A difficult color to describe. Pale violet- mauve, mingled with some rose. The effect is beauti- ful. Flowers well opened. Excellent spike and splendid flower. 20c each; $3.00 dozen. MEADOWVALE — Pure white with narrow lines of crim- son-carmine on midrib of three lower petals. Petals reflex at edges. Neat and prim in appearance. Three and one-half inches. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. MELUSINE — A lovely flower of a soft shade of violet-rose with wide middle band of snow-white; large straw-col- ored blotch on three lower petals. Flowers very large, wide open. Long, compact spike. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. MEPHISTOPHELES — Colors brilliant scarlet, sulphur and almost black, most peculiarly arranged; a deep border of scarlet around every petal; this band has a wire edge almost black; outside this is a band of sulphur. Throat on lower petals very deep and velvety. Type between bell and orchid. Three inches. Very striking. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. .MONSIEUR AD BROGNI ART— Rose ground, slightly tinged with orange, very slightly flaked red; it might be called orange-pink; white middle lines and blotch; fresh and pleasing color. Orchid type. 18c each; $1.80 dozen. MRS. A. E. KUNDERD — Pure white with very soft suf- fusion rose Eglantine. Throat faintly lined and sanded lilac-rose, surrounded by a little amber-white. Some- what ruffled. Three inches. Excellent spike and strong plant. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. MRS. FRANCIS KING — Lincoln-red, throat with small blotches raspberry-red surrounded by a very little sea amber-yellow. Four inches. Inexpensive but a splen- did variety. 10c each; 60c dozen. *MYRIAM — Tall spike of great vigor. Flower very large, bell type, pure sulphur-yellow, deeper in throat, scarcely touched here and there with carmine. One of the very best of this color. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. MYRTLE — Pale mauve-rose, deepening on outer edge of petals. Flaked and penciled dark mauve-rose. Throat almost pure white. Three inches. Long spike. A deli- cately beautiful variety. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. NERON — Crimson-red. Outside of petals carmine-purple. Upper part of throat pale reddish-violet (solferino). Lower throat deep amaranth. No blotch, but touch of carmine-white on midrib of lower petals. Two and one- half inches. Tall, fine spike. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. NEWPORT — Reddish old rose. Midribs on all petals lilac- white. Throat of three inner petals sulphury-white. Color very pure and fresh. Flower triangular. Three and one-fourth inches. Tall spike. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. NIAGARA — Beautiful creamy-yellow. Throat primrose- yellow; faintly touched with lilac-rose lines; faintly suf- fused lilac-rose by reflection from outer walls of petals. Sometimes flaked bright rose on tips of petals. Anthers bluish-lilac; pistils rosy-pink. Three and one-half inches. Good spike. Splendid. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. *NINUS 1 — Flowers bright carmine-red, conspicuously blotched with white on all the petals. Dazzling color. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. *NUEE d’ORAGE — Very distinct variety, with unique coloring, flowers almost entirely of slate color. Spike full. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. PANAMA — Large, wax-like flowers, self-colored, clear pale Hermosa rose, very fresh and delicate. Four and three- quarter inches. Flowers well opened; well placed. Large spike. A splendid variety. 10c each; 90c dozen. PAPILIO ROSE — Pale lilac-rose; washed purple-rose. Large conspicuous blotch of primrose-yellow with deep purple-rose in center. Widely opened. Four inches. Excellent spike. This variety excites wonder and ad- miration wherever shown. Striking but not bold. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. PEACE — Pure white. Penciled on outside with mauve, giving faint flush to the entire flower. Throat penciled pure mauve. Three inches. Anthers violet-lilac. Very strong plant and splendid spike. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. PINK BEAUTY — Pale carmine-lake. Three lower petals forming rather large geranium blotch. Orchid type. Two and one-half inches. Good spike. Very early. ‘lOc each; 80c dozen. PINK PERFECTION — Rose Hermosa, softly suffused salm- on-rose. Lightly penciled salmon-rose at tips of petals. Deeper on reverse of petals, giving an effect both soft and bright. Midrib on each petal pure white. Throat very pale rose Hermosa, with delicate frosted effect. Throat on lower petals feathered aniline and violet. Four and one-quarter inches. Flower well opened. Stems usually curving, making a very graceful effect. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. MRS. FRANK PENDLEON — Pale rose Eglantine with conspicuous claret blotch. Ox blood-red midrib shad- ing into geranium at edges. Four and one-half inches. Excellent spike. A remarkably showy and attractive variety. 15c each; $1.25 dozen, PLATON — Very large flowers, dark lilac; on the middle of each petal, a broad white band; the lower petals bear a white blotch with a few dark lilac stripes. Spike tall and strong. Flowers of splendid substance. Lily type. Very artistic. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 99 *POLYPHEME — A splendid flower, quite unique in color- ing-, a mingling of light and dark tones, giving a gen- eral effect of dark violet-red; small blotch of creamy- white edged very deep tyrian rose. Large flowers, broad full spike, nearly all open at once. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT — Large flower, bright, tyrian rose, flaked deep carmine on edges; throat white, blend- ing softly into ground color; blotch carmine-red. Flow- ers well opened. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. -PRESIDENT TAFT — Coloring of great purity, very rich and bright; flowers bright orange-red with white blotch on lower petals and white middle bands. Well shaped spike. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. PRIDE OF GOSHEN — Pale fi'sh. tinted very delicately rose Eglantine with a golden sheen; throat washed faintly with yellowish-buff; lower petals with broad stripe of cochineal-carmine, and a few delicate pencil- ings of the same color. Flowers very large, arch type. Spike very stout. Plant vigorous. 20oeach; $2.00 dozen. PRINCE OF INDIA — A very weird flower. Pale reddish- lilac. Upper petal and tips of lower petals with a pecu- liar golden sheen, very noticeable in bright sunlight. Strangely contrasting blotch on lower petal, cream- white sanded deep salmon-pink, and lined geranium- red. Surface of flower somewhat spotted dusky violet- lilac. Three inches. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. PRINCEPS — Deep carmine with conspicuous white blotch. Four inches. Very showy. One of the finest reds in exist- ence. Stands up remarkably well in heat and drouth. The Amaryllis-flowered variety. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS — A new race of remarkable dainty and beautiful Glads. Perhaps orange and gold colors predominate, but they combine every shade in the rainbow. Usually the flowers are hooded, somewhat smaller than the ordinary Glads, and usually the stems are gracefully curved. They are quite early, earlier than most varieties of Glads. Our assortment contains varieties in lilac-rose, cardinal, rose, apricot, salmon- pink, sulphur-white, flesh color, shrimp-pink, rouge- cerise, cochineal-red, buttercup-yellow, maize-yellow, amber-white, carmine-lake, violet, lilac and many others. 10c each; 60c dozen. PRIMULINUS ROANOKE — Amber-white; throat primrose- yellow with small amaranth lines. Well ruffled; trifle hooded. Three and one-half inches. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. We secured from Lemoine, the great French hybridizer, three named varieties of Primulinus, which he has crossed with some of the finest yellow Lemoine Glads. Florists who want named varieties instead of mixtures will find these interesting. PRIMULINUS CONCOLOR — ■ Large flowers; pale Naples- yellow; lower segments sulphur-yellow. Petals broad and rounding. Excellent. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. PRIMULINUS MAJOR — Flowers chrome-yellow, slightly feathered maroon on the lower segments. Spike tall and flowers large. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. PRIMULINUS SALMONEUS — Salmon and buff-yellow. In- side pure yellow with small purplish spots. Reverse of petals is a beautiful autumn leaf color, giving to the entire flower a very pleasing appearance. 10c each; $1.00 dozen. RED AMARYLLIS — Dark cherry-red, becoming dark ox blood-red at margin of petals. No blotch. Flowers of unusual form, Amaryllis shape, velvety and rich. Very fine variety. Three and one-half inches. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. RED EMPEROR — Glistening cardinal-red, lighter on up- per than lower petals, with a little faint reticulation of white in throat. Flowers well opened. Regal. Prob- ably the finest red in existence, its only objection, in our mind, being that it reproduces so slowly that it must necessarily be high priced. $1.00 each. ROCHESTER WHITE — Very pure white with delicate rose suffusion on tips of petals. Anthers white; no blotch; flower of beautiful form, well placed. Three inches. One of the finest whites. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. ROI ALEXANDRE — (Formerly known as Roi Con- stantine.) Large, well opened flowers of rose color, slightly striped on edges with ashy violet; the ashy violet is not conspicuous, except as a charming, narrow border on all the petals, making a soft and unusual ef- fect; ivory-white blotch, slightly suffused with purplish- red. Spike wide, full and compact. Flowers three inches, well opened. 75c each. KUNDERD’S 1910 ROSE — Purple-rose, a little flaked with carmine-purple. No blotch, but midrib on two lower petals pure white, giving a striking and very pleasing appearance. Two and three-fourths inches. Good spike. 45c each; $4.50 dozen. ROSELLA — Pure deep mauve. Throat creamy-white with some claret. Three and three-fourths inches. A new and pleasing shade, which is well liked wherever shown. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. ROUGE TORCH — Pure white with very pale rose suffu- sion by reflection on upper petals. Lower petals with deep carmine-rouge torch in center. Flower well opened. Three and one-fourth inches. Anthers praptically white. Showy and attractive. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. SAFRANO — A splendid yellow. Spike strong and very tall. Large slightly fringed flower of a very delicate nankeen-yellow; center currant-red and stripes of the same color, well opened, striking and beautiful. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. SANS PAREIL — Flower very large, of a magnificent or- ange-rose, lightly striped with vermilion; this is prac- tically an orange-pink self with a pure white blotch, softly blending with the ground color. Perfect bell- shaped flowers. Long, compact spike. Sturdy. 75c each; $7.50 dozen. SCARSDALE — Soft, clear carmine-rose, with lighter mid- dle line in each petal. Three lower petals sanded dark amaranth on white. Flower well opened. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. SCHWABEN — Amber-white. Throat touched primrose- yellow and lined a little with mauve. Anthers amber- white. The effect of the flower is very pure and fresh. Colors unusual and very attractive. Arch bell type. Three inches. One of the very finest pale yellow va- rieties, with splendid spike and sturdy plant. 15c each; $1.50 dozen. ^SEMAPHORE — Tall plant; large, well expanded flowers, pale carmine-red, suffused with a darker shade at the edges, and a large sulphur-yellow blotch, striped with blood-red on the lower petals. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. SENATEUR VOLLAND — Very large flowers, purplish- blue; upper petals very pale; lighter middle band, shaded and flaked with a darker shade at ends of petals; dark violet blotch. Outside that, a wide band yellowish-white, sanded blue. Lily type. Tall spike. Resembles Blue Jay. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. SIBERIE — Fleshy-white, a little mingled with rose; lower petals washed lemon-yellow, delicately penciled deep in throat; a few touches of rose on the petals; anthers pale sulphur; a very soft and beautiful com- bination of colors. Flower three and one-half inches. Spike tall and strong. Lily type; petals open and a little ruffled. A flower of grace and of lovely soft fresh colors. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. SOLFATARE — The coloring is very distinct, unlike any- thing else that we have, and very difficult to describe. It might be called pale opal-pink, suffused red-lilac; or, the suffusion might be called pale cattleya-mauve; mid- dle rib creamy-whfte; throat, sulphur, sanded amaranth very deep down. Crowded spike, usually curved. Large flowers of a great substance. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. SOUBOUTAI — Compact spike. Large, well opened flowers, clear copper-red, lightly suffused with blue; a large white blotch on lower petals. A beautiful flower of good substance and a strong, full spike. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. SUMMER BEAUTY — Fine spike. Flowers of good size and well opened. Coloring very fresh and pure, Rose Her- mosa, deeper at ends of petals, white middle bands, small blotch on lower petals, primrose washed on white with a few small stripes of garnet-red. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. SPHINX — Very tall plant. Long spike of bright lilac-red flower, almost amaranth; an inconspicuous purplish-red blotch, with a little triangular band of lemon-yellow at end of blotch on lower petals; the upper petals have a broad middle band of a lighter shade. Flowers very large, four inches; very heavy texture. Petals broad and overlapping. Crowded spike, with nearly all flowers open at once, forming a veritable bouquet. Sturdy and distinct. 30c each; $3.00 dozen. 100 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSB UR G, OHIO . 101 THERESE DE VIL310RIN — Cream-white, with midrib pure white. Deep in throat a little lined and sanded amaranth, and with amaranth sutures at bottom of throat. Reverse of petals amaranth at bottom. Two and one-half inches. Dainty and attractive. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. TITANIA — Beautiful tall spike. Extra large flowers of creamy-salmon, flaked cherry; throat creamy; white middle line. Spike full, and broad. Flowers large, orchid type, very many to the spike. Very fresh color. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. TRIOMPHE DE PARIS — Cream-white, slightly suffused lilac from reverse of petals. Throat primrose-yellow. Three lower petals banded on midrib with amaranth. Flowers forming circle around spike; numerous and nearly all open at one time. 40c each; $4.00 dozen. TRITON- — Magnificent flower, four inches across. Very heavy texture. Ground color, old carmine-red of a soft and artistic shade; large white blotch in throat, blend- ing very softly into the red. Spike full, very stout and tall; when in full bloom, it is of the bouquet type. One of the very finest in our collection. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. TURENNE — Admirable spike. Immense flower, four inches in diameter, wide open, bright carmine-red; pure white bietch. Many flowers to the long, compact broad spike. A splendid variety. 75e each. *TOKIO — Striking and effective flower. Cherry-red suf- fused with carmine-red, with broad stripe of snow- white through middle of lower petals, and broad belt of snow-white across upper petals. Coloring beautiful. Flowers very large and well rounded.' 45c each; $4.50 dozen. Clias. Berthier. VEDRINES — Bright cochineal-red, blending to purplish- red at tips; wire edge of violet-white; lower petals with broad middle line of pure white in throat; splendid tex- ture; three and one-half inches. Rose bud type. Spike tall, ornamental, all buds showing color. A very choice variety. 75c each. VIVID — Deep carmine-violet, practically without mark- ings. - Flowers two and one-half inches; not widely opened. Well named. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. WAMBA — Pale rose Eglantine; deeper at tips of petals. Throat on three lower petals rose Neyron; very deli- cately blended. All petals curiously and beautifully rolled, giving a very unusual and beautiful effect. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. WAR — Deep scarlet; paler in throat, flaked blood-red with lighter middle line. Arched type. Three and one- half inches. One of the very best reds; very late. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. WHITE CLOUD — Rather small flower. Compact narrow spike. Color rosy-white, softly tinted Hermosa rose on extremities of petals. Throat faintly haloed amber- white, giving a softly luminous effect to the whole. Excellent for massing. 12c each; $1.20 dozen. ■WHITE EXCELSIOR— Lily type. Cream-white, lightened amber-white in throat. Anthers, lined old rose. Two inches. Delicate and attractive. Very late.* 20c each; $2.00 dozen. WHITE GLORY — White. Wonderfully ruffled petals. Throat Ageratum-blue surrounded, by pale yellowish flesh. Anthers grayish-violet. Three inches. Very compact, robust spike. A new and very valuable white. 60c each; $6.00 dozen. WILLY WIGMAN — Petals large and broad; pure white. The reverse of upper petals reddish-lilac, the interior having a beautiful suffusion by reflection. Rather large blotch upon lower petals, dull carmine-lake with a little amber. Flower Tour inches. Good substance. This is one of our most satisfactory varieties, standing heat and drouth wonderfully well. 12c each; $1.20 dozen. YOUELL’S FAVORITE — Giant ruffled flowers of very heavy texture on long, stout spike. Color is very beau- tiful, a mingling of carmine-rose and cream, strongly flushed and marbled with cochineal-carmine; creamy middle band softly blended; here and there over the flower is a flash of pale gold. The flowers are variably blotched velvety carmine. This flower is bold and strik- ing in appearance and rich and harmonious in coloring. 35c each; $3.50 dozen. MIXTURES WING’S SUPERB — This mixture comes in great big bulbs; the kind that produce sturdy plants. The range of colors is excellent and many of the blooms are ruffled. It is the very best that we know of. Dozen, $1.00; 25, $1.75; 100, $6.00. WING’S RESPLENDENT— Contains a wide range of bril- liant colors and includes many 10 and 15-cent bulbs. The colors will harmonize either for garden planting or for cut flowers. Dozen, 75c; 25, $1.25; 100, $5.00. ' * WING’S EXQUISITE — Contains all Soft colors with beau- tifully marked throats. These colors will all harmonize. Dozen, 45c; 25, 75c; 100, $3.00. TRIAL GROUNDS MIXTURE — Contains varieties grown in our trial grounds, which were either too similar to other sorts which we were listing, or had some other objection. These are all good varieties. S.prae of them would cost many times what we are charging if pur- chased outside of a mixture. Dozen, $1.00; 25» $1.75; 100, $£.00. WING’S CHOICE — A very good mixture of standard vari- eties and unnamed seedlings, with a wide range of colors. The price is moderate enough so that any one can have a good sized planting. Dozen, 3Rci'*^5, 50c; 100, $1.75. •' -* I 102 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Annellie Dufour. ftllle. Jeanne Chantre. Etoile de France; THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 103 DAHLIAS FIRST IN SPRING comes, among the important perennials, the exquisite Iris, its petals shimmering like fairies’ wings. Immediately follow the Peonies in somewhat more stately array. Then, the Gladioli furnish a constant sour.ce of delight until early fall. As they begin to wane, the Dahlias come on and complete the season. We would scarcely do without any one of the four. Each serves its own purpose and is a source of delight during the weeks in which it blooms. All four of these great families are beautiful enough to satisfy the most particular, and yet they are sturdy and do not demand the care of a trained gardener unless you are fortunate enough to have one. It is with the Dahlia as with these other great families, utterly impossible to paint word pictures that will give an accurate idea of a beautiful flower. There is a very great range, both in form and color, among Dahlias; so wide a range that one could easily grow several hundred varieties without a sign of any duplication. TL_ Cultivation of Dahlias is no means difficult. Personally, we would like nothing better than to see A some of the old-fashioned customs revived, to see some of the old flowers take their places in our gardens, to have flower gardens themselves such as we can remember perhaps thirty years ago. Not until this is done will you fully appreciate the most wonderful creations, and not only is this the proper environ- ment for the flower itself, the environment which will cause it to do its best and make it a delight to the grower, but you will be surprised to find, if you try, how little space is actually needed. A row three or four feet wide, the length of an ordinary garden, will hold a surprising amount of flowers, and we would almost say that, if you place them here, away from trees with their great roots which monopolize both moisture and fertility, away from the too dense shade, away from the dwelling houses with their too frequent accompaniment of poor soil, which was excavated per- haps from the foundations, you would have no difficulty at all in growing any of these flowers, whether you know any- thing about the care of them or not. Dahlias, we think, show up very much better when one has quite a few plants together. A single plant is well, if you have not the space for more, but it can never compare with, say a dozen plants growing together, and Dahlias particularly delight in just the conditions that you would give to your garden of vegetables, while they particularly dislike uncared-for soil, too much shaded, too little fertilized, or that is not cultivated, such as some- times exist in permanent flower beds. If you can give the Dahlias garden conditions, a reasonably fertile soil, well manured and perhaps with an ap- plication of bone meal, setting the tubers out away from large trees, and giving them the same cultivation that you would potatoes or other vegetables, they will produce a perfect forest of bloom late in the season and be a delight to the eye. We Would Plant the Tubers any time after May first, and prefer that they should not be set later than June 15th in this latitude. Plant the bulbs flat, six inches deep. The small growing Pompons should be planted about two and a half feet apart, other varieties three to four feet apart. We allow only one or two stalks to grow, and when the second set of leaves has appeared, we prefer to pinch out the middle bud. This makes the plant branch freely, and it grows more sturdy, not so tall and not so easily blown over by the winds. Handled in this way, the plants do not require staking. Cultivate thoroughly all summer until the plants begin to bloom. After frost has killed the plants, cut the tops off and carefully lift the tubers with a spade, let them dry as much as possible in the sun and breeze, but do not let them freeze. If convenient, keep them in stor- age that runs between thirty-five and forty-five degrees. Be careful when handling the tubers after digging, as they break easily near the crown, and if the tuber is broken at this point it will usually be blind. When cutting in the spring, leave, if possible, one good tuber and one or two good eyes attached to it. Be- fore planting time, these eyes or buds will usually be started sufficiently so that with a good, stout knife one can make the proper division. The Same Cultural Directions apply to Dahlias in all parts of the world, except that in the South, where there is.no frost, the plants are inclined to bloom continually, and the flow- ers will finally become very small. In this case, you should dig the roots after the Dahlias have blossomed for from twelve to fifteen weeks, cut off the stalk and pack the clumps away where they will not dry up, allow them two or three months rest, then unpack the clumps, divide them, and replant in the same manner as at first. This will give you large perfect flowers, and the process can be continued indefinitely. Please note that, with the exception of a few varieties which we are importing this year, we grow all of our own tubers, and all summer we carefully watch the fields and eliminate strays as they appear. We believe our stock will be found as pure as any that is in the country. WHOLESALE BUSINESS. ASK FOR DEALER’S PRICE WE ARE IN POSITION THIS YEAR TO DO SOME LIST. DAHLIA PRICES ARE PREPAID. CACTUS In Cactus Dahlias the flowers have long twisted petals terminating in points. Some have petals nearly straight, others, gracefully incurved. In the hybrid Cactus type, the flowers are broad and flat, of great depth, individual petals or florets being long and broad, moderately quilled, terminating in points, arranged in exact regularity. Cactus Dahlias are perhaps the most graceful of any of the different types. Their bloom is frequently smaller than the Peony-Flowered or Decorative, and some varieties do not bloom as freely as the other types of Dahlias. They are, however, extremely chaste and graceful, and we can forgive them for their other minor faults when we con- sider their grace and delicacy. ADVANCE — Immense flowers. Straight petaled type. Brightest fiery-scarlet, base tinged yellow. Each, 25c. ALIGHT — Gigantic flowers, beautiful orange-scarlet in color, of extra good form. Petals long, very narrow, moderately incurved. Very free flowering. Each, 25c. DAHLIAS ALFRED NOMBLOT — Fine flower of deep rich coloring. Petals incurved. Currant-red passing to fuchsine-red at points. Each, 75c. ALPENROSE — Flower of fine form, with twisted petals, aniline-red with golden suffusion. Extremely vigorous and free flowering. Each, 25c. ANNELLIE DUFOUR — A perfect little gem, both in color and form. It is of medium size, very regularly built, very full and thick. The coloring is exquisite, trans- lucent, delicate as a tea rose, of unsurpassed purity. The ground color is rosy-white, with a delicate overlay of brilliant cochineal-red, washed more or less irreg- ularly onto the white, giving a beautiful effect of shad- ing. It is somewhat variable, sometimes producing a solid red flower. Very free. $2.00. ARMANDINE DESLIENS — Flower very thick and full. Coloring delicate and pretty. Rose Hortensia passing to yellow. Each, 50c. 104 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. ARTILLEUR — New. Very large flowers, extremely grace- ful in form. Bright carmine, lighter at tips, and with lighter reverse. The petals are long, narrow and twisted, showing this lighter reverse, giving a beau- tiful effect of pale and deep carmine. Each, $1.50. AURORA — Finely formed flower with incurved petals. Egg-yellow shaded with rose, passing to sulphur-yel- low at the center. Distinct and beautiful. Each, 25c. AVIATOR GARROS — A splendid yellow Dahlia of hybrid Cactus type. Flower large, moderately full, very light and graceful; very long petals, strongly incurved. Pure yellow tipped white. Each, 50c. BREMA — New. Large broad flat flower, with broad petals, curled and twisted. Solferino-mauve, petals tipped cream. Each, 25c. BRIGADIER — Large, full flowers of extra fine form. Petals long and beautifully incurved. Bright crimson, base and outer petals scarlet-crimson. Each, 35c. BRITANNIA— Enormous flower. Petals very long, almost straight. Clear beautiful salmon, slightly tinted car- mine at tips. Splendid. Each, 20c. CAUIFE — Flower very large, usually seven inches in diameter. Color, vermilion-red. Plant of fine habit, four and one-half feet in height, and very free flower- ing. Each, $1.00. CARGO — Flower very thick, perfect and regular in form, with broad petals rolled at points. Coloring delicate and translucent, delicate sulphur at base and center of petals, soft Hortensia rose at tips, very softly blended. One of the most exquisite Dahlias in the collection. Each, $1.50. CARRIE HAMMOND — Large flower with petals long in- curved, curled and twisted. Very deep violet-rose; cen- ter creamy-white, wire edged and washed deep violet- rose. Each, 50c. CORNEMUSE — Flowers light and graceful. Salmon old rose, passing to mauve at tips of petals; center creamy- white. Height three feet. Each, $1.25. COUNTESS OF LONSDALE— This is probably the most popular Cactus Dahlia in the United States. It is very reliable, can always be depended upon to bloom. The flowers are always true to type. It is free-flowering and has a long blooming season. The flowers are of the hybrid Cactus type, very full and thick, in color, coral with golden suffusion, tips of petals overlaid violet. The plants are of medium height. Each, 25c. COUNTESS OF MALMESBURY — Full flowers with in- curved petals. Delicate peach-pink, blending to white at center. Each, 20c. CREPUSCLE — Immense flowers of beautiful form, with straight petals; pale orange-yellow at center deepen- ing to beautiful deep amber-buff at outer petals. The plant is extremely vigorous, very tall and free flower- ing. A fine exhibition variety. Each, 30c. CRYSTAL — One of the daintiest and sweetest and, also, one of the best bloomers. The flowers are large, the petals very long, narrow, very strongly incurved. The color is a soft exquisite shade of clear pale rose with white tips. Each, 75c. DAINTY — An exquisite flower with petals straight, very long and beautifully quilled, making a perfect star shape. The color is lemon-yellow, daintily tipped bright rose. The plants are strong, upright and vigorous, with exceptionally long, stiff stems. Each, 25c. DEBUTANTE — Finely formed flower, very large and full, with narrow incurved petals. Tyrian rose self. Each, 25c, DIADEM — Fine exhibition variety. Petals very narrow, so much incurved as to almost meet in the center. Beau- tiful lilac. Each, 25c. DOROTHY — Flowers of good size, depth and well formed. Petals moderately incurved. Beautiful silver-pink, ef- fectively brightened by the showing of the tiny white tips on the reverse of petals. Each, 35c. DREADNAUGHT — Hybrid Cactus type. Glowing crimson, deepening to maroon at center. Each, 15c. DUCHESS OF AIARLBORO — A splendid flower, five inches across, with very long incurved petals. Light solferino shading to salmon at base of petals. Plant very free- flowering and vigorous. Each, 50c. EARL OF PEMBROKE — Large flowers of hybrid Cactus type. Color bright plum. Each, 15c. EDWARD DRUREY — One of the best varieties, some of the flowers being pale yellow tipped white, others clear yellow; occasionally a flower is tinted rose. Petals mod- erately incurved. Each, 25c. EFFECTIVE — Creamy-yellow lightly shaded flesh toward center. Each, 35c. ETENDARD DE LYON — Very large flowers of hybrid Cactus type, with petals very broad and curled, usually six inches in diameter. The coloring is difficult to de- scribe. The introducer calls it bright carmine-rose. It might also be called a brilliant royal -purple. The plant is four and a half feet tall, of splendid habit. Very vig- orous and free flowering. Each, $1.00. ETOILE DE FRANCE — A perfect little beauty. Flowers very full and thick. A beautiful shade of Mallow rose, deeper at points, very free. Each, 50c. ETRURIA — An exceptionally free-flowering, early bloom- ing Dahlia of fine shape. Flowers medium, with in- curved petals. Oclire-red passing to old carmine-red at points. One of the best “Autumn leaf” varieties. Each, 35 c. FILLE d’ALSACE — Elegant flowers with twisted petals. Solferino mauve-rose passing to white at the center. Height four and one-half feet. Each, 75c. FLA3IE — Petals straight, very long and tightly quilled. Beautiful orange-scarlet. Each, 25c. FLAMINGO — i Hybrid Cactus type, very free flowering. Beautiful clear brilliant vermilion. Each, 15c. FLORADORA — Flowers of medium size, petals moderately incurved, of beautiful shape, produced with remarkable profusion. Color velvety purple-garnet, brighter at tips. Each, 25c. FRED COBBOLD — Flowers large, finely formed, mod- erately incurved. Color ox blood-red. Very free flow- ering. One of the best. Each, 25c. FREGATE — Large flower, very regularly formed. Petals long, narrow, rolled, strongly incurved. Very deep pure mauve, passing to sulphur-white at center. A very good Dahlia with very pure coloring. Each, 50c. GINA CAMPANINI— Very large full flower of beautiful and graceful form. Petals very long, all of equal length, twisted and curled. Hortensia rose, passing to sulphur at base, the two colors more or less intermingled over the entire flower. One of the very prettiest. Each, $1.00. GrONDOLA — Immense flowers with incurved petals. Bright rose with yellow center. Each, 50c. HENRI LEMOINE — Flowers of geranium-red shaded with purple-crimson. Height four and a half feet. Each, 50c. . H. F. ROBINSON — One of the best yellow Dahlias in ex- istence. Petals narrow, straight and tightly quilled. Clear golden-yellow. Each, 25c. IANTHE — Very large flowers of perfect shape, petals narrow, twisted, very long. Buff, edged salmon-rose. Each, 20c. INDOMITABLE — Petals very long, narrow and perfectly curved. Beautiful mauve-pink lighter at tips of petals. Fine exhibition variety. Each, 50c. IVERNIA — Color apricot-yellow shaded rose. Incurved flowers carried well above the foliage on long wiry stems. Each, 50c. J. H. JACKSON — An exceptionally satisfactory, all around Dahlia. It is remarkably free flowering, fine for mass- ing, and also for cut flowers. The flowers are of the straight petaled type, of large size. Purple garnet-red, rich and velvety. Height three and one-half feet. Each, 25c. JONQUE — Elegant flower with curved and rolled petals. Rose Neyron passing to fleshy white at points and cen- ter. Very free. Each, 50c. KRIEMHILDE — Hybrid Cactus type. Flowers of medium size. Color brilliant rose, shading to white at the cen- ter. Very late flowering. Each, 20c. LIBELLE — Flowers of the straight petaled type. Clear, deep rose-purple. Very distinct. Each, 20c. LYRIC — Hybrid Cactus type, with wide petals very much, incurved. Crimson passing to gold at base. Rich “Autumn shade” effect. Each, 20c. MADAME HENRI CAYEAUX — Flowers of largest size, with long narrow florets, gracefully incurved. Beauti- ful rich pink, daintily tipped white. One of the best exhibition varieties. Each, 50c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG , OHIO 105 MARGUERITE BOUCHON— One of. tRgn%«etest Dahlias grown. The flowers are large, finely formed, with petals very straight and perfectly quilled. Coloring fresh and exquisite, bright rose Neyron with very dis- tinct white tips. Each, 75c. MARY SERVICE — A very free flowering variety with medium flowers having straight narrow folded petals. The base of petals is pale Roman ochre passing to lilac- rose at tips of petals. Each, 15c. MASTER CARL — A distinct and beautiful Dahlia of the hybrid Cactus type, with very large flat flowers. The color is rich buttercup-yellow with a coppery suffusion. Each, 25c. MAUVE QUEEN — Full flowers of lovely pale silver pur- plish-mauve. Petals long, pointed and incurved. Each, 25c. MISS A. F. PERKINS — Finely formed, straight petaled flowers of silvery-yellow, tipped pure white. Each, 25c. MRS. DE LUCA- — Straight petaled flowers of clear golden- yellow, tinted coppery-rose on outer petals. Flowers very large and full and deep. Plant tall, very vigorous, free flowering. Very early. Each, 25c. MRS. GEO. CASTLETON — Petals straight, remarkably narrow and tightly quilled. Velvety blackish-maroon, shaded purple. Each, 35c. MRS. GEO. STEVENSON — Large flowers with very long, narrow straight petals. Glistening yellow. Each, 20c. MRS. HENRY WIRTH — Medium sized flowers produced in great profusion. They are formed with the utmost regularity, the broad petals folded under to form per- fect Vandyke points. Velvety strawberry-red, deeper at tips. Each, 35c. MRS. MACMILLAN — Incurved flowers of great depth, white in center, passing to rose at tips. Each, 50c. MRS. MORTIMER — A beautiful Dahlia producing flowers by the armload. The petals are very long, narrow and incurved, curled and twisted. The color is bright car- mine-rose suffused bright orange-rose, deep orange- rose at center. Some of the flowers show yellow cen- ters. Each, 20c. NERTHUS — Distinct and wonderful coloring, softly luminous in effect, bronzy-yellow passing to pale car- mine-rose at tips. Flowers five inches across and three inches deep, of elegant form, petals broad, folded, beau- tifully incurved. While the flowers are very large, they are extremely graceful and airy. Each, 50c. PIERROT — A beautiful novelty, unique in color and of ex- tremely graceful form. Large flowers with long nar- row tubular petals, golden-amber with white tips. Each, $1.50. PRINCE OF ORANGE — Very full, well formed, straight petaled flowers, orange-pink passing to bright gold at center. Free flowering, showy and beautiful. Each, 20c. PRINCE OF YELLOWS — Flowers medium size, of perfect form, with straight petals. Soft primrose-yellow. Each, 20c. REINE CAYEAUX — Flowers of good size, hybrid Cactus, full to the center, perfectly regular, beautifully formed. Rich velvety geranium-lake with deeper shading. Fine for cut flowers. A good dependable Dahlia bearing its beautiful flowers all through the summer. Not a giant flower, but one of the best. Each, 50c. RUBY GRINSTEAD — Purple-rose passing to yellow at center. Each, 25c. RICHARD BOX — New. Flowers of great size and elegant form; petals moderately incurved. Clear sulphur-yel- low. Each, 50c. ROSA STARR — Beautiful and distinct. Petals long and quilled; in addition, there are very fine needle-like inner petals which give to the flower an unusual appearance. Each, 50c. SATISFACTION — Graceful flowers of the incurved type. Florets very long and equally narrow throughout. Cleat bright rose, approaching white in the center. Each, 35c. SPANISH PRINCE — Large flowers, incurved, very thick and full, of perfect form. Peach blossom-rose, passing to white at the base of the petals. Height nearly four feet. Each, $1.00. STERN — One of the most satisfactory yellow varieties. Large flowers, petals straight, long and pointed. Very bright primrose-yellow. Each, 25c. SWEETBRIAR — Flowers of perfect form, elegant and graceful, very full. Petals very long, very narrow, strongly incurved. Very fresh coloring, delicate mauve- rose, passing to gold at base. Very free-flowering. An ideal Dahlia. Each, 50c. THE KING — Gigantic flowers with very long, twisted, in- curved petals. Very deep velvety carmine-red with blackish reflections. A fine exhibition variety. Each, 35c. THOMAS PARKINS — Large flowers of the best form, petals very long, narrow, and incurved. Uniform bright terra cotta. Each, 25c. ULYSSE — Flower of perfect shape. Petals very broad, rolled at the points. Rose Nilsson brightened by yellow around the center. Plant almost fopr feet in height. Each, $1.00. VILLE DE LYON — Large flat star-like flowers with broad petals folded into points. Mauve-rose with white cen- ter. The flowers are carried on long stems well above the foliage. The plant grows four and one-half feet and is very beautiful and decorative. Each, $1.00. VIOLONCELLE — Very large flat flowers, very full, with broad petals rolled at points giving a star-like effect similar to Ville de Lyon. Rose Neyron brightened with salmon, passing to gold at center, points slightly tinged lilac. Bright dainty flower. Each, 50c. WINSOME: — Very large and beautiful flowers of creamy- white. Very long and very broad curled petals. Each, 25c. WODAN — Flowers immense, but of elegant shape. Petals very broad and strongly incurved. The coloring is unique and hard to describe; we would call it a blend- ing of old rose and pale carmine, shading to gold at center. Each, 50c. YELLOW KING — Enormous flowers of graceful and per- fect form, full to the center. Petals narrow and in- curved. Very deep pure lemon-yellow tipped white. Each, $1.00. YVONNE CAYEAUX— Beautiful flowers of perfect star shape; straight petals arranged with exact regularity. Snow-white. Each, 50c. DECORATIVE DAHLIAS Decorative Dahlias are exceptionally strong, vigorous growers, with very heavy foliage, and are extremely free owering. The flowers are large, flat, full to the center. The petals are long, broad, flat, nearly straight and some- what irregularly arranged. This type of Dahlia lies between the Cactus and Peony- Flowered. All of our varieties are very good, free bloom- ers, and the growing of them together makes a beautiful showing on account of the free blooming habit. AMERICAN BEAUTY — Enormous flowers, full and mass ive, covering the plant. Deep rich carmine-red overlaid violet. Each, 35c. BLUE OBAN — Medium flowers of very pretty form. Slaty violet-rose sanded rosy-magenta at base of petals. The ground color of this flower is the nearest approach to blue yet obtained in Dahlias. Each, 20c. DELICE — Extremely beautiful flowers of very fresh pure coloring, which may be described as rose Neyron bright- ened by white, with just a suspicion of purple-rose here and there over the petals, and with a touch of gold at the base of each petal. The flowers are large, very freely produced, and will keep for a long time in water. One of the very best. Each, 35c. D. M. MOORE — Immense flowers like crushed satin, petals one and one-half inches across. Flowers always full to the center, perfect in form; petals arranged with the utmost regularity. Color deep rich maroon. Very vig- orous and free flowering, producing good flowers even in hot, dry seasons. Each, 35c. ELSIE DAVIDSON — Big fluffy irregularly formed flowers, very bright golden-yellow. Each, 25c. ETOILE ROANNAISE — Cadmitfm-yellow shaded, spotted and lined vermilion-red. Each, 30c. FIREBURST — A beautiful Dahlia of distinct and artistic coloring, old blood-red, lighter at tips of outside petals. Flowers seven inches in diameter, thick and full to the center. Each, 75c. 106 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Armandine Desliens. Fregate. Crystal. Calife. 107 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. HORTULANUS FIET — A splendid new Dahlia. Flowers very large, full, very regularly formed, petals folded to form points. The coloring is beautiful and distinct, deep shrimp-pink overlaid pale pure mauve, each petal daintily and quite distinctly tipped gold, and suffused gold at base. Each, $1.00. JACK ROSE — Plants of medium height; flowers of me- dium size produced in such profusion as to .cover the plant. A splendid variety for decorative use in the gar- den. Flowers borne over a long season. Bright car- mine-red overlaid violet, resembling the color of the rose of the same name. Each, 20c. JEANNE CHARMET — Flowers of beautiful form and coloring, very large, full and fluffy. Petals very long and broad, some of them divided at tips into two or three pointed divisions. Coloring a mingling of violet- rose and white, with distinct wire edge of violet-rose on each petal, and slight touch of gold at base of cen- ter petals. Each, 35c. J. K. ALEXANDER — -Flowers of large size and perfect form borne on long wiry stems well above the foliage. Plants very vigorous and free. Clear, rich violet-purple shading to deep purple. Each, $1.00. LA FRANCE' — Large, full and perfect flowers of palest lilac, some of them tinted with a deeper shade of bishop’s violet. Delicate and beautiful. Each, 20c. LE GRAND MANITOU — One of the best fancy decoratives. Flowers of immense size and perfect form; pure white striped and blotched deep violet-purple; occasionally one of the flowers is solid purple. Each, 50c. MME. MARZ — A beautiful pure white Dahlia. The flowers are of perfect form. Very full and fluffy, with very broad petals. Each, 50c. 3131E. VAN DEN DAELE — Large flat flowers, petals broad, pointed, straight, very long. The color is very bright pure mauve-rose with milk-white center. A very free bloomer and a good decorative kind in the garden. Each, 25c. MLLE. JEANNE CHANTRE — Immense flowers, very full, petals broad and loosely arranged, of very delicate tex- ture. Pure mauve deeper* at points. One of the most beautiful and graceful. Plant very decorative; when in full bloom, literally covered with the flowers, having the appearance of a Peony. Each, $1.75. MANITOU — Immense flowers of amber-bronze. Each, 25c. MINA BURGLE - — Flowers very large, of perfect form; petals extremely long and rather narrow, sharply pointed, arranged with utmost regularity. Flowers al- ways full to the center, never showing green at center. Deep blood-red, very pure and clear. Each, 50c. MINOS — Large flowers of very pretty form, somewhat cup-shaped. Coloring very dark and rich, purple-brown with blackish reflections at base of petals. Each, 20c. MISS MINNIE McCULLOUGH — Very popular cut flower variety, especially valuable under artificial light. Chrome-yellow glazed scarlet at tips. Each, 25c. MRS. J. GARDNER CASSETT — Large, elegantly formed flowers, petals folded through the center. Deep violet- rose, paler at base of petals. Each, 25c. NAUSICAA — Flowers very deep, composed of numerous petals, three-cleft at edges, giving a soft and graceful effect to the flowers. Sulphur-yellow with golden sheen; reverse of petals sulphur-white. Each, 50c. OBAN — Medium flowers of very pretty form: Color rosy- lavender heavily overlaid silver fawn. Each, 15c. PAPA CHARMET — Deep' velvety blood-red, blackish at tips. General color effect very rich. Immense flowers. Each, 35c. PERLE DE LYON — One of the best pure white Dahlias for cut flowers. The blooms are of good size, well formed, each petal split at the tip, with unique effect. Each, 25c. PERLE d’OR — This is another good pure white Decorative. It has the petals split at the points the same as Perle d’Lyon, but it is a more massive flower. Each, 25c. PROF. MANSFIELD — Coloring very unique, a rich shade of yellow tipped and striped white, overlaid deep rose. Flowers very large. Each, 25c. REGGIE — Large flowers of brilliant cherry-red. Each, 25c. ROYAL PURPLE — Broad, full flowers of deep rich purple, with golden center. Each, $1.00. SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON — The largest Dahlia grown. The flowers are very full, in color bright glistening cherry-red. The plant is a remarkably sturdy grower and very tall. Each, 20c. TELEMAQUE — New French Dahlia. Very large full flow- ers, petals recurved, and very long. Coloring very fresh; lilac-white, lined and spotted with purplish-red. Each, 50c. WILHELM MILLER — Medium flowers, loosely formed, with broad flat petals. Coloring very brilliant, car- mine-red, passing to Tyrian rose at tips. Each, 15c. W. W. RAWSON — Flowers seven to nine inches in diam- eter, center petals quilled, outer ones more open and flat. Coloring distinct and beautiful, pure white over- laid clear amethyst. Each, 50c. YELLOW COLOSSE — Flower very large and full, per- fectly formed, with very broad cup-shaped petals. Deep primrose-yellow. Each, 35c. SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS The Show Dahlias have flowers of regular form, almost globular, with petals regularly arranged, more or less tightly quilled. A. D. LIVONI — An old standard variety. It is very dec- . orative in the garden, the plant of sturdy growth, cov- ered all summer long with the beautiful, perfectly formed flowers, ball-shaped with tightly quilled petals arranged with the utmost regularity. The color is one of the most beautiful found in Dahlias, being uniform pale carmine-rose. It is very reliable, never failing to bloom. Each, 15c. ARABELLA — Flowers medium sized, of perfect ball shape, petals broad, quilled. Sulphur tinted light rose. Each, 15c. DREER’S WHITE — A splendid Dahlia for decorative pur- poses. Plants average three feet in height; are bushy, very free flowering. The flowers are very large, of beautiful structure, the petals very broad, beautifully and regularly quilled, forming cylindrical tubes. Each, 35c. DREER’S YELLOW — Large massive flowers, full and heavy, perfectly formed. Deep glowing yellow. Each, 75c. DOROTHY PEACOCK — Well formed flowers of good size and of good form, broad petals, creamy-white at cen- ter, shading into pale lilac-rose at outer petals. Each, 25c. MADAME ALFRED MAREAU — One of the very finest Show Dahlias. Large flowers of deep rich pink. Each, 25c. 31AUDE ADA3IS — One of the sweetest Dahlias ever grown. The plants are a mass of flowers, large, of perfect ball shape, inner petals creamy-white, passing to exquisite clear pink at outer edge. Each, 50c. MERLIN — Flowers extremely thick and full, very large, high in center. Uniform brilliant cochineal-red. Each, 20c. 3IRS. DEXTER — Large, regularly formed flowers of pure salmon. Coloring unique. Each, 15c. MURIEL — Flowers of good size, and very full, with notched petals. Sulphur deeply tinted apricot. Each, 35c. NORMA — 'Flowers large, very full, petals broad and cupped, regularly arranged. Golden-yellow, reverse of petals washed with dark old rose, giving a general color effect of beautiful rich reddish-apricot, deeper in cen- ter. Very distinct. Each, 25c. ROSE — Very full deep flowers, with broad petals. Very long stems. Fuchsine-red deepening at base. One of the best bloomers. Decorative in the garden, and fine for cutting. Each, 35c. STANDARD — Very dark velvety purple-garnet shaded dark purple-brown. Color very rich. Large flower of perfect ball form with high center. Each, 20c. STORM KING — A dainty flower. Regular, perfectly formed flowers of rich, creamy-white. Very reliable. Each, 20c. STRADELLA — Large, full and thick flowers of regular form, with broad petals. Very deep carmine. This is an exceptionally free flowering variety, and is covered with flowers even in adverse seasons. Each, 20c. 108 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . Queen Willielmina. J. K. Alexander. Aviator Garros, THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHAN1CSBURG, OHIO. 109 PEONY- FLOWERED DAHLIAS POMPON DAHLIAS The Peony-flowered Dahlia is one of the newest types, very artistic and beautiful, with large semi-double flowers composed of broad petals loosely and very irregularly ar- ranged, showing a rich golden center. This form is very free blooming, and, in some cases, the flowers are larger than in any other types. This type is deservedly taking much prominence among all Dahlia lovers. ADMIRATION — Flowers very large and full to the center, each petal being semi-cupped and pointed. The coloring is unique. The base of each petal is chrome-yellow sanded with blood-red, the middle of petal geranium, shading at tips into carmine-violet washed onto a lighter ground. The effect of this flower is striking and rich. Each, 35c. ANTOINE R1VOIRE — Flowers very large, very full, with numerous petals fairly irregular in arrangement. Color cochineal-carmine showing a glimpse of golden- yellow at the base of each petal; center golden-yellow. A striking and beautiful flower. Each, 35c. BARON DE GRANCY — Large flowers, pure waxen white; plant almost five feet in height. Each, 35c. BERTHA VON SUTTNER — A variety of rare and patrician loveliness. Flowers large, of irregular formation, with twisted petals. The coloring is unique and hard to de- scribe; we would call it delicate blush-rose with a salmon tint. Each, 75c. CAECILIA — Very large irregular flowers of pale sulphur. The very large bloom of this variety makes it striking, and its delicate color renders it very attractive. Each, 50c. DR. PEARY — Large flowers, petals very long and very much twisted and curled. Mahogany brightened at tips with blood-red. This variety is so rich and velvety that it is most striking and very beautiful. Each, 50c. GEISHA — Large flowers of the same formation as those of Dr. Peary. Coloring very brilliant, a combination of brilliant scarlet and gold, with a ring of rich clear golden-yellow at center. This is one of the most strik- ing Dahlias in existence. Visitors are attracted to it even when seeing it at some distance. The flowers are irregular, of a “ragged” type. Each, 50c. GLORY OF BAARN — Very large flowers, very long petals, inner ones arranged in a whorl. Coloring very fresh and lively, pale violet-rose slightly lightened by white; beautiful golden center. Each, 35c. HAMPTON COURT — Large flowers of bright mauve-pink. Each, 25c. J. CONTAL — A beautiful combination of crimson-carmine and white. The ground color is white with the deeper color washed over it more or less heavily. Flowers large, stems very long and slender. The whole plant \ery graceful. Each, $1.25. KING LEOPOLD — Petals very broad; coloring lemon-yel- low, very pale at tips. Very free flowering. Each, 25c. LA RIANTE — Flower of original form with long twisted petals. Beautiful violet-rose lighter at base of petals. Each, 25c. MRS. JACQUES FUTRELLE — Flowers of medium size, lemon-yellow splashed blood-red. This variety is variable and frequently comes all blood-red. Each, 25c. OREGON BEAUTY — Flowers very large, very deep and full. Petals one and one-fourth inches wide, rounded at tips, of beautiful texture. Deep velvety cherry-red, passing to carmine-red at outer edge of petals, with a glistening sheen in the sunlight. This variety attracted possibly more attention in our grounds last year than any other that we grew. The flowers form a large, loose ball and are true Peony-flowered. Each, 50c. PAUL KRUGER — A very striking variable. The colors aie violet-rose and velvety ox blood-red. In some flow- ers, the petals are striped and spotted the two colors, with perhaps a few petals of the plain red; some flow- ers are solid red, others pure violet-rose with light and dark shading. The flowers are medium in size, very full, with broad petals and very pretty yellow center. Each, 20c. QUEEN EMMA — Flowers large and full with very broad petals. The coloring is a beautiful mingling of pale violet-rose and pale gold, the latter color being more pronounced on the inner petals; on the outer petals it appears as just a glistening sheen. Reverse of petals deeper violet-rose, center yellow. These plants, when in their prime, make a perfect mass of bloom. Each, 25c. QUEEN ESTHER — Resembles Queen Emma in color, but is larger, fuller, more regularly built. It has the same good qualities, is very vigorous and free. A splendid Dahlia. Each, 35c. QUEEN WILHELMINA — Large fluffy flowers of pure white with the inner petals arranged in a whorl around the golden-yellow center. Each, 25c. SOUTH POLE — Immense and beautifully formed flowers with very long twisted petals. Color superb creamy- white. Stems extremely long and wiry. Flowers hold up well when cut. One of the most attractive white varieties and very inexpensive. Each, 75c. SUNRISE — Light carmine-rose sanded and flamed deeper, suffused gold around the large center, which is yolk- yellow in color, with prominent stamens of deep In- dian-yellow. Each, 25c. Any Six Pompon Dahlias for 50 Cents. Pompon Dahlias have very small ball-shaped flowers of regular formation. AMBER QUEEN — Rich, clear amber shaded apricot. Each, 15c. DARKEST OF ALL — Nearly black. Each, 15c. DARKNESS — Very dark purple-garnet. Each, 15c. FAIRY QUEEN — Primrose edged bright rose. Each, 15c. PRINCE CHARMING — Petals cream at the base shading into deep velvety magenta at outer edge. Each, 15c. SNOW CLAD — Small, pure white. Each, 15c. SUNBEAM — Deep carmine-red. Each, 15c. VIVID — Bright scarlet. Each, 15c. SINGLE DAHLIAS BLANCHE — Flowers very large, beautiful in shape. The color is very pale yellow, almost a tinted white, shad- ing at tips into rose Nilsson; high golden center. Each, 15c. GLOWING GEM — Deep rich crimson, large flowers. Each, JENNIE WREN — White, striped and splashed deep purple. Each, 15c. MAJESTY — Large flowers with petals almost circular in shape. The color is extremely rich and handsome, rich, velvety, blackish-garnet with large golden center. Each, 15c. MILDRED — Clear bright yellow. Each, 15c. ROSE PINK CENTURY— Violet-rose flamed deeper. Each, 15c. THE BRIDE — Large, pure white flowers. Each, 15c. TWENTIETH CENTURY — Flowers five to seven inches in diameter. Pure white at base and tips, center of petals delicate blush-rose. Each, 15c. COLLARETTE DAHLIAS The Collarette Dahlia is a new form. The flowers are like the Single Dahlias except that they have an inner row of short petals around the disk, usually of a different color from the rest of the flower. MAURICE RIVOIRE — Crimson with violet suffusion; col- larette creamy-white; center yellow; petals very broad. Each, 25c. SOUVENIR DE CHABANNE— Flowers large. The color- ing of the large petals is a combination of old carmine- red and lemon-yellow, the ground color being lemon- yellow and the other color washed onto it, the base of the petal being very bright lemon-yellow. The col- larette petals are very long and numerous, lemon-yel- low at base, passing to yellowish-white at tips. Center golden-orange. Each, 25c. DAHLIAS ON BACK COVER PAGE 1— Caecilia. 2 — Baron de Grancy. 3 — Antoine Rivoire. 4 — Etruria. 5 — Rose. 6 — Maude Adams. 7 — J. Contal. DAHLIA COLLECTION A— $3.25. Jeanne Charmet, Dec. . . .35c Maude Adams, Show. . . .50c Dorothy, Cactus 35c Dreer’s White, Show 35c Oregon Beauty, Peony.. .50c Glowing Gem, Single. .. .15c Total value American Beauty, Dec.. .35c Elsie Davidson, Dec 25c Prince of Orange, Cac. . .20c Libelle, Cactus 20c Mrs. J. Futrelle, Peony. .25c Duchess of Marlboro, Cac. 50c $3.95 DAHLIA COLLECTION B— $1.70. La Riante, Peony 25c Debutante, Cactus 25c Rose Pink Century, Single 15c Perle de Lyon, Dec 25c Total value Floradora, Cactus 25c Jack Rose, Dec 20c Prince of Yellows, Cac. .20c Wilhelm Miller, Dec 15c Countess of Lonsdale, Cac. 25c $1.95 DAHLIA COLLECTION C— 95c. Countess of Malmesbury, Cactus 20c Perle d’Or, Dec ...25c Souv. de Gustav Doazon, Dec 20c J. H. Jackson, Cactus 25c Oban, Dec 15c Total value $1.05 110 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. PEONIES AMERICANS have for years been too conscientious in the matter of making their time count in useful ways. This at least applies to the great majority of us. We feel it our duty to work and that we have not time to enjoy things. Gradually, however, many of us are learning to take time to enjoy flowers, shrubs, etc., and since we cannot immediately throw our original habits away, we take very kindly to perennials, robust ones, that come up year after year without planting except the first time, and which require less care throughout the en- tire season than tender annuals. It is not laziness at all that prompts us to do this, but rather it is because we have not trained ourselves to enjoy life, and our pleasures must be taken somewhat hastily. Among all the perennials, there is no nobler, more beautiful or more wonderful flower than the Peony. There is none that appeals more strongly to every one of us, whether we are particularly flower lovers or not, than this one. As children, all of us were fond of the plainest variety in the Peony realm, the old May flowering varieties that we called “Pineys.” Let no one call these homely. No Peonies are homely. Some are more beautiful than others. Within the past fifteen years, from importations from Europe, there has grown up in America a most superb col- lection of these wonderful flowers. Our own modest list now includes five hundred, and there are many varieties that we have not catalogued. Five hundred varieties of these noble flowers is not too many. There are no dupli-. cates. The American Peony Society sees to that. The world owes a great deal of gratitude to the hybridizers who have produced these remarkable new varieties. It is said that only well-to-do men can afford to hybridize Peonies, because not one seedling in a thousand is enough better or different from other excellent varieties to make it worth while to name and increase it. Mere words fall flat when trying to describe these flowers. One might as well try to describe autumn leaves to a man who was born blind, as to give a real picture of these blooms in words. From our word pictures, you may feel that many of these varieties are much alike. In the field, no two varieties are alike. Even if the colors are similar, there is an ever changing variety of form. One of the most beautiful sights that we have ever been permitted to see is a field containing hundreds of va- rieties of Peonies in full bloom. One walked from row to row, taking in the richness or the delicacy of bloom, the wonderful charm of form, and the incomparable fragrance. He wanted to buy the first variety that he saw, the second as well, and when he had finished the entire field, he wished he had each and every one of them, and thought what a happy man the owner of that field must be. Now as to culture. Peonies are so easily handled that it almost seems absurd to give cultural directions, and the principal thing that we need to say is a few Dont’s. The most important one is, don’t feed this plant much, if any, manure. If you use any, be sure that it is well rotted and that it does not come into contact with the roots. The surest way that we know of to ruin a Peony bed is by digging in a lot of manure. The next thing is, don’t set them too deep. Cover the crowns only about three inches. The next thing is, remember, when cutting the bloom, that the leaves are lungs for the plant, and don’t rob it. Cut just as few leaves as possible when you are cutting bloom. Set the plant in the sun, not too close to large trees, and for best results, always set in the fall. September is an excellent month. The plants are dormant then and are very easily handled. Just a word about prices. The high priced varieties are so because of the demand. They are simply more beau- tiful than lower priced ones, and Peonies multiply so slowly that it seems probable that there never will be sufficient stock of the finest varieties to meet the demand. In fact, the greatest growers complain that in their highest priced stock it is impossible for them to get any stock ahead. They are continually kept down to just a few plants, and it seems impossible to build up the stock to a point where they can sell more than a few in any one year. In fact, it constantly worries them that they have to keep careful watch on their sales to prevent selling entirely out on these very rare anid high priced varieties. Please note that our quotations are for large roots, most of which should bloom the first year. We prefer to sell just these, rather than some small cuttings with other larger divisions. We believe our ;ustomers’ interests as well as our own are better protected by selling just the first-sized roots as we are trying to do. Please note that we are growing all of our own stock. This stock we undertake to keep absolutely true to name, and if we cannot fill orders out of our own stock, we will not buy on open market, filling with stock whose genuine- ness we do not know, but we will refuse orders. We do not undertake to compete with brokers who do not grow their own stock. GENERAL COLLECTION OF PEONIES ACHILLE — (Calot, 1855.) Large, medium, compact, rose type; shell-pink, fading to lilac-white. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free bloomer. Early midseason. 50c. ADOLPHE ROSSEAU — (D. and M., 1890.) Very large, semi-double, purple-garnet. Foliage dark veined red. Tall, vigorous and early. One of the darkest Peonies. Very good for landscape effect. $2.00. AGNES MARY KELWAY — (Kelway, 1890.) Large, crown type. Guards and crown deep violet-rose; collar cream- white. Fragrance X. Tall, vigorous free bloomer. Early midseason, striking and handsome. 75c. ADMIRAL TOGO — (Hollis, 1907.) Medium, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Very dark crimson-carmine, uniform throughout; does not fade. Medium tall, strong, erect, free bloomer. Very dark green foliage, veined red. Midseason. $2.00. AKSARBEN — (Rosenfield, 1908.) Large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Dark . crimson. Strong, erect, tall grower. Midseason. Good. $1.50. Fall delivery only. ALBA SULPHUREA — (Calot, 1860.) Very large, globular, compact, bomb. Cream-white with center slightly flecked red and red stigmas. Tall, erect. Fragrance X. Midseason. Not for sale. ALBATRE — (Crousse, 1885.) Very large, compact, glob- ular rose type. Milk-white shaded ivory; center petals tinged lilac, edged with minute carmine line. Very strong, vigorous, tall, free blooming. Midseason. Fra- grance X. $1.50. ALBERT CROUSSE— (Crousse, 1893.) Very large, flat, compact, bomb. Rose-white flecked crimson. Tall, erect, free. Fragrant. Late. $1.50. ALEXANDER DUMAS— (Guerin, 1862.) Medium size, light violet-rose, crown. Creamy-white collar of narrow petals. Fragrant. Early midseason. Medium height and free. Good cut-flower variety. 50c. ALEXANDRIANA — Calot, 1856.) Very large, full, double rose type. Light violet-rose. Fragrant. Very strong, upright grower and free bloomer. Early. 50c. ALFRED DE MUSSET — (Crousse, 1885.) Large, compact, typical rose type. Milk-white, with a blush center and crimson flecks. Without odor. Medium height and habit. Late. $1.00. ALICE CROUSSE— (Calot, 1872.) Very large and full, double rose type. Light violet-rose. Fragrant. Up- right, very strong and free. Early. 50c. ALICE DE JULVECOURT— (Pele, 1857.) (Syn. Triumphans Gandevensis.) Medium sized, compact globular crown. Guards and center lilac-white, prominentlv flecked with crimson, collar cream. Fragrant. Medium tall and free. Good. 50c. ALSACE-LORRAINE — (Lemoine, 1906.) Very large, flat, semi-rose type, with petals arranged like a water lily. Cream-white deepening to pale yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous and free. Late. $5.00. AMAZONE — (Lemoine, 1899.) Well formed, large, perfect rose type. Guard rose-white, center creamv-white. flecked crimson. Fragrant. Medium grower and bloomer. Early midseason. $1.50. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . r 111 ANDRE IiAURIES — (Crousse, 1881.) Very large, very compact, globular, rose type. Dark Tyrian-rose, deeper in center, with red reflex and white splashes, some- times splashed green. Medium height. Very late. Ex- tra good. $1.00. ANEMONAEFLORA RUBRA — (Guerin, 1854.) Medium size, anemone type. Deep brilliant Tyrian-rose, carpels dark crimson. Tall and free. Midseason. 50c. ARCHIE BRAND — (Brand, 1913.) Immense, compact, bomb type, broad drooping guard petals. Uniform shell-pink, bordered silvery. This Peony was considered by Mr. Brand as one of his best, and was awarded first prize by the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Midseason,. Not for sale. ARMANDINE MECHIN — (Mechin, 1880.) Large, medium, compact, flat, semi-rose. Violet-crimson, showing sta- mens. Medium strong, spreading, free. Midseason. $1.50. ARMAND ROSSEAU— (Dessert & Mechin, 1903.) Medium, large, flat, semi-double. Dark violet-rose, silvery reflex. Vigorous, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. 75c. ASA GRAY — (Crousse, 1886.) Large, semi-rose type. Pale lilac, sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac. Fragrance XX. Medium height and habit. Very dis- tinct. $1.00. Fall delivery only. ARSENE MEURET — (Verdier, 1854.) Large, globular, semi-rose type. Ciear violet-rose, tipped silver. Me- dium tall, free bloomer. Midseason. 50c. ARTHEMISE — (Calot, 1861.) Large, compact, crown. Guards and crown light violet-rose, collar very pale pink. Crown very prominent. Fragrant. Strong, up- right, free. Midseason. Extra. 75c.' ATROSANGUINEA— (Calot, 1850.) Medium size, globular, semi-double. Brilliant rosy-magenta, outer guards streaked white. Strong, vigorous, free. Midseason. Sometimes sold as Delachei, Edouard Andre or Rubra Triumphans. 75c. AUGUSTE GAUTHIER— (Dessert & Mechin, 1890.) Large, globular, semi-double rose type. Dark Tyrian rose, tipped silver. Medium height, strong grower. Mid- season. Good. Not for sale. AUGUSTE VILUAUME— (Crousse, 1895.) Extra large, compact, globular, rose type. Dark violet-rose. Tall, strong grower. Late. Good. $1.50. AUGUSTE LEMONIER — (Calot, 1865.) Medium sized, compact, anemone. Uniform reddish-violet. Fragrant. Medium height. Midseason. 50c. AUGUSTIN d’HOUR — (Calot, 1867.) (Syn. Marechal MacMahon.) Large, medium, compact, bomb. Dark brilliant solferino-red with slight silvery reflex. Me- dium tall; free. Midseason. 75c. AURORE — (Dessert, 1904.) Large, flat, loose, semi-rose type. Lilac-white, collar lighter, center flecked crim- son; stamens prominent. Medium tall, compact. Late. $2.00. BALFOUR — (Kelway, 1908.) Large, double, bright cherry- rose. Extra. Early flowering. $2.50. Fall delivery only. BARONESS SCHROEDER — (Kelway.) Very large, glob- ular, rose type. Flesh-white fading to milk-white. Fragrance XX. Tall and strong. Very free. Midsea- son. $1.50. BAYADERE — (Lemoine, 1910.) Large, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Creamy-white flowers with open cen- ter of golden stamens, giving a water-lily effect. Me- dium drooping habit. Midseason. Very distinct and beautiful. Not for sale. BEATRICE KELWAY — (Kelway.) Guard petals fine pure rose color, with narrower center petals deep rose shaded yellow. Late. Not for sale. BEAUTE DE VILLECANTE— (Gombault, 1856.) Large, wide crown. Guards and crown violet-rose, collar lilac- white. Fragrant. Medium height, good habit, free bloomer. Late midseason. Extra good. 50c. BEAUTE FRANCAISE— (Guerin, 1850.) Medium sized, compact, crown. Guards and crown pale lilac-rose, cream-white collar, center flecked carmine. Fragrant. Strong, erect, medium dwarf. Midseason. 35c. BEAUTY’S MASK— (Hollis, 1904.) Crown type, large, compact. Blush-white tinted lilac, showing some pale yellow petaloids. Fragrant. Extra fine. Not for sale. BELLE CHATELAINE— (Guerin, 1861.) Medium sized, mauve-rose, bomb, with amber-white collar and center. Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. 50c. BELLE DOUAISIENNE— (Calot, 1861.) Large, globular, compact, rose type. Hydrangea-pink, center prominent- ly flecked crimson. Very fragrant. Midseason. 50c. BELLE MAUVE — (Lemoine, 1903.) Very large, medium compact, flat rose type. Pale lilac-rose, tipped silver. Fragrance XXX. Tall, strong, compact grower. Mid- season. $4.00. Fall delivery on)y. BELISAIRE — (Lemoine, 1901.) Large, globular, semi-rose type. Color pale lilac with minute dots of deeper lilac, guards and center flecked crimson. Stems red. Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Not for sale. BERANGER — (Dessert, 1895.) Medium, compact, flat rose type. Buds very beautiful. Clear violet-rose. Odor XX. Erect, tall. Very late. Not for sale. BERLIOZ — (Crousse, 1886.) Large, compact, rose type. Enormous full blooms, light carmine-rose, tipped sil- ver. Medium, strong, tall, free bloomer. Late mid- season. Very showy and fine. 50c. BERNARDINE — (Kelway, 1908.) Large, semi-double, deep crimson. $1.50. BERTHA — (Terry.) Large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Crimson-purple. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. $1.00. BERTRADE — (Lemoine.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. White. Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. Extra good. Not for sale. BIRKET FOSTER— (Kelway, 1909.) Full, double, bright crimson-scarlet. $2.00. BOULE BLANCHE — (Crousse, 1892.) Flower medium, bomb type, very double; pure white. Plant dwarf, very free blooming, with very handsome rich, deep green foliage. Not for sale. BOULE DE NEIGE— (Calot, 1862.) Very large, medium globular, compact, semi-rose type. Milk-white, guards and center prominently flecked crimson. Tall, erect, free. Early midseason. 75c. BUNCH OF PERFUME — (Kelway.) Very large, medium, compact, rose type. Light Tyrian-rose with silvery border. Medium height; free bloomer. Fragrant. Late midseason. $1.00. BUNKER HILL — (Hollis, 1906.) Full, double, rose type; very wide petals. Enormous flowers, bright Tyrian rose. Very sturdy. Midseason. Not for sale. CANARI — (Guerin, 1861.) Large flowers, bomb type. Guards white, tinted pale pink, center amber-white, changing to white; carpels and stigmas pink. Habit medium. Very free. Fragrance X. Late. 75c. CANDIDISSIMA— (Calot, 1856.) Full, double, rose type. Very pretty flowers, pure white with clear sulphur center; carpelodes in center tipped green. Fragrance XX. Tall, vigorous, free. Early. Extra good. 50c. CARMEN — (Lemoine, 1898.) Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Hydrangea-pink, center finely dotted crimson, color sprinkled in fine dots. Tall and erect. Midseasoh. $2.00. CARNEA ALBA — (Guerin, 1850.) Large, globular, medium compact, crown. Delicate flesh center, shaded white. Medium habit and height. Early midseason. 50c. CARNEA ELEGANS — (Calot, 1860.) Crown type. Flower of perfect form. Clear flesh with satiny reflex, mingled with narrow yellow petals. Coloring delicate and ex- quisite. Strong and free. Midseason. Not for sale. CARNEA TRIUMPHANS— (Guerin, 1852.) Loose crown, medium size. Guards and crown fleshy-pink, shaded amber-white and salmon. Fragrant. Habit medium. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. CAVALLERIA RUSTIC AN A— (Kelway.) Large, compact, globular, semi-rose type. Dark violet-crimson, guards streaked light in center, wide petals throughout. Strong, erect, medium tall. Midseason. Good. $1.00. CERISETTE — (Unknown.) Large, compact, flat, semi- rose type. Color violet-rose. Medium habit. Early midseason. $1.00. Fall delivery only. CHARLEMAGNE — (Crousse, 1880.) Large, globular, com- pact, rose type. Lilac-white, with slight blush center. Fragrant. Medium tall, strong and free. Late. Very handsome. 50c. CHARLES SEDGWICK MINOT— (Richardson.) Large, compact, globular, bomb. Pale lilac-rose. Tall grower, medium habit. Midseason. Fragrance XX. Very good. Not for sale. 112 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Peony, Aurora, Peony, Queen "Victoria. Peony, Marie Jacquin or Water Iiily. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 113 CHARLES TOCHE — (Dessert, 1888.) Loose, globular, semi-double. Uniform, deep violet-rose, fading lighter. Erect, dwarf, free. Early. 75c. CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN — (Hollis.) Large, globular, com- pact rose type. Uniform light solferino-red. Fragrance X. Tall, erect, medium-compact habit. Late. Not for sale. CHRISTABEL — (Kelway, 1909.) Soft flesh color, with white center. $2.00. CHRISTINE SHAND — (Kelway.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform light violet-rose. Erect, compact, medium height. Late. $1.50. CLAIRE DUBOIS — (Crousse, 1886.) Very large, glob ular, rose type. Uniform clear, deep violet-rose, tipped silvery-white. Tall, strong and erect. Late. Extra good. $1.50. CLAUDE GELLEE — Large, medium, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform creamy-white. Fragrance X. Dwarf, compact grower. Late. $2.00. CLAUDE LORRAINE — (Crousse, 1884.) Medium loose, globular, bomb type. Light violet-rose, shaded chamois. Coloring very fresh. Fragrance XX. Medium early. $1.50. CLEMENTINE GILLOT — (Crousse, 1885.) Enormous flowers, compact, high crown. Uniform light Tyrian- rose. No fragrance. Strong, tall, erect. Late. $1.50. COMMODORE DEWEY — (Terry.) Medium size, loose, flat, single type. Deep dark crimson. Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. 75c. COMTE DE NANTEUIL — (Calot, 1858.) Large, globular, bomb. Guard petals violet-rose, center clear salmon- pink. Fragrance XXX. Tall, strong, erect, free. Mid- season. 76c. Fall delivery only. COMTE d’OSMONT — (Calot, 1856.) Medium size, loose, globular crown. White tinged creamy-sulphur, center ecked crimson. Height medium. Early midseason. 60c. Fall delivery only. COMTE DE PARIS— (Guerin, 1842.) (Syn. Mons. Rous- selon.) Medium size, globular, crown. Guard petals violet-rose, center soft pink and amber-white, small crown, flecked crimson. Fragrant. Strong and free. Midseason. 50c. COMTESSE O’GORMAN — (Crousse, 1895.) Bomb type, me- dium size. Glossy bright pink, with cerise tints, and cream reflex, silver bordered. Strong, dwarf grower, medium bloomer. Midseason. Extra. $1.50. Fall de- livery only. CONSTANT DEVRED — (Calot, 1868.) Very large, full, rose type. Dark rose-carmine. Fragrance XX. Me- dium height, strong, erect. Very late, $1.50. COQUELIN- — (Dessert.) Medium size, flat, loose, semi- double. Light Tyrian-rose, becoming silvery tipped. Plants dwarf and drooping. Early. $2.00. COQUETTE — (Lemoine, 1915.) Globular-shaped flower of a salmon-pink color. Late. Not for sale. COURONNE d’OR — (Calot, 1872.) Large, flat, semi-rose type. Pure white with a ring of yellow stamens around a tuft of center petals, tipped carmine. Medium tall, strong grower, free bloomer. Late. 75c. CRIMSON QUEEN — (Terry.) Medium size, loose, rose type. Deep violet-red. Fragrant. Medium height, strong, free. Late. 75c. CURIOSITY — (Dessert & Mechin, 1886.) Large, globular, anemone type. Bright violet-red, narrow center petals tipped gold. Fragrance X. Tall grower. Midseason. 75c. BAUBENTON — Purplish-rose, tinted lilac, with silvery reflex. Anemone type. $1.00. DAYBREAK — (Hollis, 1909.) Large, flat, loose, semi- double. Uniform violet-rose. Erect, medium height. Early. $2.00. DECAINSE — (Guerin, 1852.) Medium, compact, globular, bomb. Very dark rose-carmine, stigmas dark crimson. Tall, medium habit. Late midseason. Extra. 75c. LE CANDOLLE — (Crousse, 1880.) Very large, full, cup- shaped, rose type. Uniform bright lilac-purple, very distinct and attractive. Medium height, strong, erect and free. No odor. Late midseason. Not for sale. DEEMSTER — (Kelway, 1909.) Very deep chocolate-ma- roon. Semi-double, $2.00, Fall delivery only. DELACHEI — (Delachei, 1856.) Large, medium compact, rose type. Violet-crimson, slightly tipped silver. Me- dium height, strong, erect and free. Late midseason. 50c. DELECOURT VERHILLS— (Verhille, 1860.) Large, me- dium compact, globular, bomb. Lilac-white, center milk-white, flecked crimson. Medium height. Mid- season. Not for sale. DELICATISSIMA — (Unknown.) Large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, carpels greenish-yellow, very hairy; stigmas creamy-white. Fragrant. Fine habit, tall, strong, free. Midseason. Good keeper and shipper. Resembles Floral Treasure. 50c. DENIS HELYE — (Verdier, 1860.) Large, semi-rose type, petals incurved. Dark carmine-rose. Fragrant. Me- dium height and habit. Midseason. $1.00. Fall delivery only. DESCARTES — (Dessert & Mechin, 1885.) Large, flat, loose, semi-double. Bright cerise-red. Very showy. Fragrance X. Tall and compact. Midseason. Not for sale. DIRECTEUR AUBRY — (Crousse, 1897.) Large, compact, flat, rose type.* Flowers in clusters. Pure deep mauve, similar to De Candolle. Fragrance X. Strong, com- pact, erect. Late. $2.00. Fall delivery only. DISRAELI — (Kelway, 1908.) Deep amaranth. $2.00. DISTINCTION — (Dessert, 1895.) Medium size, anemone type. Guards clear violet-red, very narrow center petals streaked and tipped with gold. Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Midseason. Very elegant variety. Not for sale. DON JUAN — (Kelway.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark carmine-amaranth or claret. Very distinct. Fragrance X. Medium height, strong, erect. Midseason. $1.00. DORCHESTER — (Richardson, 1870.) Large, compact, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink. Fragrant. Medium dwarf. Upright, free. 75c. DOROTHY KELWAY— (Kelway.) Very deep, full, crown type, with pale rose guards and tufts. Creamy-pink collar. Fragrance XXX. Not for sale. DR. BONAVIA — (Kelway.) Very large, semi-rose type, very wide petals. Bright violet-rose, tipped silver. Very fragrant. Free bloomer. Not for sale. DR. BRETONNEAU — (Guerin, 1850.) Large, compact, rose type. Guards pale lilac, center milk-white shaded am- ber. Tall, strong and free. Fragrant. Midseason. Extra commercial variety. 50c. DR. BRETONNEAU — (Verdier, 1854.) Medium to large, pale lilac-rose, bomb. Center tipped cream-white, some- times flecked crimson. Strong grower, free bloomer, splendid keeper. Early midseason. Extra good com- mercial variety. 25c. DR. CAILLOT — (Verdier, 1856.) Very large, semi-rose type. Brilliant dark Tyrian-rose. Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. Very free. A splendid general pur- pose red Peony. 75c. DUC DE CAZES — (Guerin, 1850.) Medium size, loose crown. Broad guard petals dark pink, center silvery salmon. Fragrant. Spreading habit. Free bloomer. Early. 50c. DUC DE WELLINGTON — -(Calot, 1859.) Large, bomb, with white guards and sulphur center. Fragrance XX. Medium height, vigorous and free. Late. 50c. DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS — (Calot, 1856.) Medium size. Pure white crown, sulphur-white collar, no crimson flecks. Fragrant. Medium height, vigorous and free. Early. Extra good commercial variety. 50c. DUCHESSE d’ORLEANS — (Guerin, 1846.) Medium light, compact, bomb. Guards solferino-red, center shaded salmon with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Tall, very strong and free. Midseason. 25c. DUCHESS OF TECK — (Kelway.) Large, globular, rose type. Brilliant rose with fiery reflex, edges of petals changing to silvery-white. Distinct and beautiful. $1.00. DUKE OF CLARENCE — (Kelway.) Very large, globular, medium compact, crown. Guards violet-rose, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall and erect. Midseason. 75c. DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE — (Kelway, 1896.) Extra large, compact, flat, rose type. Solferino-red, narrow fringed petals intermingled with wide petals, giving a general color effect of uniform deep rose. Fragrance X. Tall and strong. Late. Very distinct and beautiful. $2.00. 114 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSB URG, OHIO . EDMOND ABOUT — (Crousse, 1885.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, center deeper shade, flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Extra fine form, medium tall, strong. Late midseason. Not for sale. EDMOND LEBON — (Calot, 1864.) Large, medium, com- pact, rose type. Bright violet-rose, silvery reflex. Me- dium dwarf, medium bloomer. Midseason. Extra. 50c. EDOUARD ANDRE — (Mechin, 1874.) Medium loose, semi- double. Dark carmine-violet with metallic reflex; vis- ible stamens golden-yellow. Petals widely notched. Splendid coloring, very showy. Dwarf. Midseason. Not for sale. EDULIS SUPERBA— (Lemoine, 1824.) Large, loose, flat, crown. Bright mauve-pink with silvery reflex. Fra- grance XX. Strong, upright and free.' Early. This is one of the most valuable Peonies grown. It seldom fails to be in full bloom for Decoration Day. 50c. EDWIN FOREST — (Hollis, 1906.) Medium compact, glob- ular, bomb type. Uniform, very dark crimson. Tall, strong. Late midseason. $2.50. Fall delivery only. E. G. HILL — (Lemoine, 1906.) Very large, medium, glob- ular, semi-rose type. Uniform light Tyrian-rose, with wide border of silvery-rose. Dwarf, compact grower, exceedingly free flowering, even in very young plants. Early midseason. $3.00. Fall delivery only. ELECTRIC — (Kelway.) Full double. Brilliant pink. $2.50. Fall delivery only. ELIE CHEVALIER — (Dessert, 1908.) Large, globular, bomb, developing a crown. Uniform Tyrian-rose shaded scarlet, with silvery reflex. Fragrance X. Tall, medium strong, free. Midseason. A superb variety. $3.50. Fall delivery only. EL WOOD PLEAS — (Pleas.) Very large flowers, flat, com- pact rose type. Uniform light violet-rose, delicately shading to lilac-white. Fragrance X. Medium height. Erect, compact grower. Not for sale. EMILE LEMOINE— (Calot, 1866.) Large, loose, globular, bomb. Solferino-red, with silvery reflex. Fragrant. Habit medium. Late. 50c. EMPEREUR NICOLAS — (Crousse, 1897.) Medium size, loose, semi-rose type. Dark carmine-rose. Tall, strong grower, medium bloomer.- Midseason. Not for sale. ENCHANTMENT— (Hollis, 1907.) Medium size, flat, semi- rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose with visible stamens. Tall, strong stems. Midseason. $5.00. Fall delivery. ENCHANTRESSE — (Lemoine, 1903.) Very large, globular, compact, rose type. Creamy-white guards splashed crimson, center faintly flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong, erect. Very late. Extra fine. Not for sale. ENFANT DE NANCY— (Crousse, 1896.) Large, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, changing to lilac-white. Fra- grance XXX. Tall, slender stems, free bloomer. Late. $1.00. Fall delivery only. ESTAFETTE — (Dessert, 1910.) Large, globular flower. Clear purple carmine distinctly silver margined. Very handsome, very showy. Very early. Not for sale. ETENDARD DU GRAND HOMME— (Miellez, 1855.) Very large flower, rose type, wide petals. Brilliant Tyrian- rose. Fragrant. Tall, strong. Late. 75c. ETIENNE MECHIN — (Mechin, 1880.) Large flowers in clusters, medium compact, semi-crown. Brilliant dark violet-red. Strong grower, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.00. Fall delivery only. ETTA — (Terry.) Very large, flat, rose type. Uniform pale Hydrangea-pink. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Very late. $1.00. EUCHARIS — (Lemoine.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Creamy-white. Fragrance XXX. Medium tall, compact habit. Late. Very good. Not for sale. EUGENE BIGOT — (Dessert, 1894.) Compact, globular, semi-rose. Large flowers of perfect shape. Brilliant, very deep Tyrian-rose, slightly silver tipped. Medium habit. Late midseason. $2.00. EUGENE REIGNOUX — (Dessert.) Large, globular, loose, semi-double. Carmine-pink shaded purple. Flower of perfect form. Medium height, erect. Early midseason. Not for sale. EUGENE VERDIER— (Calot, 1864.) Very large, compact, typical rose. Pale Hydrangea-pink, outer guard petals lilac-white. Fragrant. Rather dwarf, habit very erect, strong, free bloomer. Late. Distinguished from other varieties by the very coarse light green foliage and heavy stem. $1.50. EUGENIE VERDIER — (Calot, 1864.) Very large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Pale Hydrangea-pink, outer guard petals lilac-white. Fragrant. Very erect, rather dwarf with extra strong stems. Free bloomer. $1.00. EUPHEMIA — Large, semi-double. Pale lilac-rose, with a center of yellow stamens and crimson-flecked carpelodes inclosing a tuft of center petals. Fragrant. Strong growth. Late. 75c. EVANGELINE — (Lemoine, 1910.) Large, very compact, flat, u’ose type. Pale lilac-rose, splashed scarlet. Fra- grant. Tall, erect, medium habit. Late. Very fine. Not for sale. EXCELSIOR- — (Terry.) Medirm size, loose, globular, semi-rose. Violet-purple. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact. Early. $1.00. FAUST — (Miellez, 1855.) Medium size, globular. Guard petals and crown Hydrangea-pink, fading to lilac- white, collar of narrow sulphur-white petals. Mid- season. 35c. FELIX CROUSSE — (Crousse, 1881.) Very full, large, globular, bomb. Very brilliant red. Fragrance X. Strong, vigorous, medium height, free bloomer in clus- ters. One of the best reds. 75c. FESTIVA — (Donkalaer, 1838.) Large, full, double, rose type. Creamy-white with crimson spots in the center. Dwarf plant. Fragrance XX. Late. 50c. FESTIVA MAXIMA — (Miellez, 1851.) Very large, glob- ular, rose type. Very broad petals. Pure white center usually flecked crimson; outer petals sometimes pale lilac-white on first opening. Very tall, strong and vig- orous. Early. Most popular white for cut flowers. 50c. FLAMBEAU — (Crousse, 1897.) Very large, rather loose, semi-rose. Uniform very dark violet-rose, bordered silvery. Fragrant. Tall, strong, upright, free. Late. $1.00. FLORAL TREASURE — (Rosenfield, 1900.) Very large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Tall, vigorous grower and free bloomer. Fragrant. One of the best commercial flowers. Midseason. 50c. FRANCOIS ORTEGAT— (Parmentier, 1850.) Large, semi- rose. Dark amaranth-red, brilliant golden-yellow sta- ments intermingled with petals. Fragrant. Very strik- ing and handsome. Medium height and habit. Mid- season. 35c. FRANCOIS ROUSSEAU — (Dessert, 1909.) Beautiful rose- shaped flowers of very brilliant velvety red, showing yellow stamens. Medium height, erect. Early bloomer. Very showy. $4.00. Fall delivery only. FRAGRANS — (Sir Joseph Banks, 1805.) Bomb type, com- pact, full. Flowers of solferino-red. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, strong and vigorous. Late. 25c. FREEDOM — (Kelway, 1909.) Unusually large, flat, semi- rose type, developing a high center in strong blooms. Light Tyrian-rose. Fragrance X. Erect, medium tall, strong. Early. $2.50. Fall delivery only. FULGIDA — (Parmentier, 1855.) Medium size, loose, flat, semi-rose. Uniform rose-magenta with prominent sil- very reflex; visible stamens. Tall, erect. Late mid- season. 50c. GALATHEE — (Lemoine, 1900.) Large, full, rose type. Very fresh fleshy-white, with pink center. Fragrance XXX. Tall and strong. Very late. $3.50. Fall delivery only. GENERAL BERTRAND — (Guerin, 1845.) (Syn. Madam Furtado.) Large, compact, globular. Uniform solferino- red, center slightly tipped silver. Tall, strong, upright grower. Fragrance XX. Early. Extra good. 75c. GENERAL CAVAIGN AC— (Calot, 1858.) Very large, glob- ular, compact, semi-rose. Bright violet-rose edged lighter, center splashed crimson. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Late. 75c. GENERAL DE BOISDEFFRE — (Crousse, 1896.) Very large, compact, globular, bomb type. Very dark car- mine-rose or crimson. Fragrance XXX. Strong and erect. Late. Extra fine. $1.50. Fall delivery only. GENERAL GRANT — (Terry.) Medium size, medium com- pact, globular bomb. Solferino-red. Plant of open, drooping habit. Midseason. 50c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 115 GENERAL. HOOKER — (Terry.) Large, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Uniform dark Tyrian-rose, slightly tipped silver. Medium tall, free bloomer. M^dseason. Good. 50c. Fall delivery only. GENERAL. LAWTON — (Mrs. Pleas, 1899.) Large, semi- rose. Light lilac-purple, mixed with yellowish narrow petals. Fragrant. Strong grower. Late. 50c. GENERAL SHERIDAN — (Terry.) Medium, globular, bomb type. Mauve. Fragrance XXX. Medium tall habit. 75c. GEORGE HOLLIS — (Hollis, 1907.) Large, globular, me- dium compact, rose type. Guards lilac-white, center pale rose-pink. Fragrance X. Medium height, strong, compact, free. Very late. Received honorable mention in Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 1907. Not for sale. GEORGE WASHINGTON — (Hollis, 1904.) Large, flat, loose, semi-rose type. Uniform dark crimson. Plants erect, of medium Jheight. Midseason. $1.50. GEORGE W. TYRON — (Richardson.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, center petals shaded salmon at base. Fragrance X. Erect, medium compact habit. Late. Very good. Not for sale. GEORGIAN A SHAYLOR— (Shaylor, 1908.) Large, glob- ular, compact, semi-rose type. Pale rose-pink, center and guards slightly splashed crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, compact, erect, strong. Late midseason. Not for sale. GERMAINE BIGOT — (Dessert, 1902.) Very large, medium compact, flat, crown type. Pale lilac-rose, center prominently flecked crimson. Coloring very fresh and beautiful. Strong and healthy, erect, medium height, free. Midseason. $2.50. GISELE — (Lemoine, 1902.) Large, full, double rose type. Flesh white shaded amber. Guards splashed scarlet. Strong and erect. Late. A most beautiful Peony. Not for sale. GIS3IONDA — (Crousse, 1895.) Globular, flesh colored flowers, center delicate pink. Fragrant. Coloring very soft and beautiful. $2.50. GLOIRE DE CHAS. GOMBAULT — (Gombault, 1866.) Me- dium size, deep globular crown. Guard petals light rose surrounded by narrow petals of creamy-white and clear salmon flesh shaded apricot, with central tuft of large pink petals flecked carmine. Very long, strong stems. Free bloomer. Midseason. Exquisite coloring. Distinct and beautiful variety. $1.00. GLOIRE DE CHENONCEAUX — (Mechin, 1880.) Medium to large, globular, compact, rose type. Uniform sol- ferino-red, becoming silver tipped. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong. Late midseason. $1.00. GLOIRE DE DOUAI — (Calot, 1860.) Large bloom; purplish- scarlet. Late. 50c. GLOIRE DE TOURAINE— (Dessert, 1908.) Medium com- pact, globular, bomb type. Brilliant velvety dark car- mine-rose. Fragrance XXX. Strong, erect, tall. Very late. $3.50. GOLDEN HARVEST— (Rosenfield, 1900.) Medium size, loose, bomb or informal rose type. Guards pale lilac- rose, center creamy-white, on strong plants developing many wide petals of peach blossom-pink. Fragrant. Dwarf, very free. Midseason. A very striking vari- ety. 50c. Fall delivery only. GOLIATH — (Hollis, 1909.) Extra large, globular, com- pact, rose type, with wide petals. Tyrian-rose, slightly tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong, free. Mid- season. Extra. Not for sale. GRANDIFLORA — -(Richardson, 1883.) Very large, flat, rose type. Uniform rose-white, delicately beautiful. Fragrance XX. Tall, erect and strong. Very late. One of the very best of its color. $1.50. GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA — (Lemoine, 1824.) Large, globular, rose type. Guards milk-white, collar cream- white; center on first opening an intermingling of sulphur-salmon and white. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Very early. Although it is one of the oldest varieties, it ranks among the best. $1.50. GROVER CLEVELAND — (Terry.) Very large, compact, rose type. Dark crimson. Strong, vigorous grower. Late. One of Terry’s best. $2.00. Fall delivery only. HENRI DEMAY — (Calot, 1866.) Medium size, compact, bomb. Uniform brilliant aniline-red, with silver reflex. Medium height, strong and free. Midseason. Extra. 50c. HENRI 3IURGER — (Crousse, 1895.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Color uniform pure mauve. Fra- grance XX. Medium height, strong, erect and free. Late. $1.00. HOSIER — (Kelway, 1908.) Rose color, showing golden anthers; very attractive. $2.00. HERICARTJANA— (Guerin, 1842.) Medium size, ' rather compact, bomb type. Violet-rose, with collar fading to amber- white; center of flower salmon tipped silver. Medium height, strong plant of good habit. Free to medium bloomer, in clusters. Early to midseason. $1.00. HTJMEI — (Anderson, 1810.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Cherry-pink with silver tips. Cinnamon fragrance. Stems weak. Very late bloomer. 25c. IRENE — (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, glob- ular, bomb type. Pale lilac-rose, with white center. Fragrance XXX. Compact habit, erect, tall. Early. $1.00. IRMA — (Calot, 1859.) Very large flowers in clusters. Globular, compact, rose type. Chair rose. No fra- grance. Very late. Erect, medium height, compact, very strong. A good all around variety, fine both for cut flowers and landscape effects. $2.00. JAMES KELWAY — (Kelway.) Very large, loose, semi- rose type. Rose-white changing to milk-white, tipped yellow at base of petals. Flowers borne in large clus- ters. Very fragrant. Medium height, strong and vig- orous. Early midseason. $2.00. JEANNE d’ARC— (Calot, 1858.) Large, globular, bomb, developing a crown. Guards and center pale lilac-rose, collar cream-white shaded sulphur. Fragrance X. Me- dium height, strong, free. Midseason. Resembles Golden Harvest. 50c. Fall delivery only. JEANNE GAXJDICHAU— (Millet.) Large, semi-globular. White with pink reflex, petals edged carmine. Distinct and beautiful. Not for sale. JESSIE CROSBY — (Hollis, 1907.) Large, deep, compact, rose type, with a hollow cup-shaped center, inter- mingled with narrow petals. Uniform Hydrangea-pink, fading to white. Fragrance X. Tall, erect, compact. Midseason. $2.50. Fall delivery only. JOHN HANCOCK— (Hollis, 1907.) Very large, globular, semi-double. Deep carmine-rose, distinctly tipped sil- ver. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong, erect and free. Midseason. $2.50. Fall delivery only. JOHN RICHARDSON — (Richardson.) Very large, com- pact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Fragrance XX. Erect, tall, compact. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. JULES CALOT — (Calot, 1861.) Large, flat, rose type. Bright solferino with silver reflex. Fragrant Strong, medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. Good vari- ety. Not for sale. KARL ROSENFIELD — (Rosenfield, 1908.) Very large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Very rich, dark crimson. Tall, compact, very strong and free. Mid- season. This Peony received first prize at the exhibi- tion of the American Peony Society in June. 1911, for the best new Peony not in commerce before 1908. $4.50. Fall delivery only. KELWAY’S GLORIOUS— (Kelway, 1909.) This Peony has been described by the introducers as the most wonder- ful new Peony sent out for many years. The enormous, full, double blooms are creamy-white with soft blush of rose. Very fragrant. Not for sale. KELWAY’S QUEEN — (Kelway, 1909.) Large, globular, compact, rose type. Uniform mauve-rose, center flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong and free. One of the most beautiful of Peonies. Late midseason. Not for sale. LA BRUNE — (Verdier, 1860.) Very large, semi-rose type. Deep carmine-violet. Fragrant. Very vigorous, tall, free. Midseason. Good. 50c. Fall delivery only. LA COQUETTE — (Guerin, 1861.) Large, globular, high crown. Guards and crown light pink, collar rose-white, center flecked carmine. Medium height, erect, free bloomer. Fragrance X. Midseason. 50c. LA VESTALE — (Calot, 1870.) Large, very deep, compact, crown. Lilac-white, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Strong, tall, erect, free. Midseason. Not for sale. lid THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO LADY ALEXANDRIA DUFF — (Kelway.) This wonderful Peony is the most talked of variety in the world. The stock is very scarce. The flowers are of immense size, cup-shaped, with very wide imbricated petals. The color in the outer petals is very pale rose, passing gradually to rosy-white toward the center; The side flowers and the flowers on very young plants are semi-double, show- ing the stamens. It is very fragrant. The plants are tall and robust. Not for sale. LADY BERESFORD — (Kelway.) Large flowers of a soft blush-pink shade; delicate and beautiful. Fine habit, strong grower. Not for sale. LADY BROOKE — (Kelway, 1895.) Medium size, anemone. Guards lilac-white, center sulphur-white. Habit me- dium. Very attractive. Midseason. $1.00. LADY CARRINGTON— (Kelway.) Very large, flat, loose, rose type- Pale silver-rose, washed white. Fragrance XX. Medium height. Midseason. $1.50. LADY CURZON — (Kelway.) Medium size, medium com- pact, globular, crown type. Lilac-white, with creamy collar. Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Early. $2.50. LADY DARMOUTH — (Unknown, 1850.) Small, flat, loose, rose type. Milk-white collar, center composed of large and small petals intermingled, cream-white flecked with green. Fragrance X. Medium height, free bloomer. Early. 75c. Fall delivery only. LADY MAYORESS — (Kelway, 1909.) Guard petals rose, center formed of narrow white fimbriated petals. $2.00. LADY POCOCK— (Kelway, 1908.) Soft flesh-white; nar- row center petals. Early flowering. $2.50. LADY ROMILY — (Kelway.) Early flowering, rose type. Delicate lilac-white. $2.50. LAFAYETTE — (Dessert, 1904.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Light violet-rose washed white. Fragrance XXX. Medium height. Midseason. Good. $2.50. LA FEE — (Lemoine.) Very large, globular, compact, crown, with very long petals. Guards mauve-rose, col- lar creamy-white. Fragrance XXX. Very tall, strong and free. Early. Extra fine. Not for sale. LA FONTAINE — (Dessert, 1893.) Very large, loose, glob- ular, semi-rose type. Light crimson, stamens prominent. Tall, erect, strong habit. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. LA FONTAINE — (Lemoine, 1904.) Large, globular, com- pact, bomb. Violet-rose, collar lighter, very wide guard petals, center flecked with crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong grower. Late midseason. Extra. $3.00. Fall delivery. LA FRANCE — (Lemoine, 1901.) Very large, very com- pact, globular, rose type. Uniform rose-white, outer guard petals splashed crimson. Fragrance XX. Strong, tall, free. Late midseason. Flowers of perfect form. Distinct and delicate coloring. Not for sale. LAMARTINE — (Calot, 1860.) (Syn. Gigantea.) Very large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, with a darker center, guards and collar fading to rose-white. Distinctly spicy fragrance. Tall, strong and free. Midseason. Extra. $1.00. LAMARTINE — (Lemoine, 1908.) Large, compact, globular rose type. Carmine-rose, petals bordered silvery-white. Fragrance X. Late. Very beautiful. Not for sale. LA LORRAINE — (Lemoine, 1901.) Immense, globular flowers; creamy-white. Not for sale. LA PERLE — (Crousse, 1885.) Very large, compact, glob- ular, rose type. Color deep lilac-white with blush cen- ter, prominently flecked carmine. Fragrant. Tall, vig- orous, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra fine. $1.50. LA QUINTINIE— (Verdier, 1860.) Large; light crimson, with fiery reflex. 75c. LA ROSIERE — (Crousse, 1888.) Large, fiat, medium com- pact, semi-double. Outer petals pure white, passing to cream-white at center. Pale green carpels with white stigma. Habit medium. Midseason. Extra. 75c. LA TENDRESSE — (Crousse, 1896.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Color uniform milk-white, guards slightly splashed and center flecked with crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong growing, very free. Early. One of the choicest. $1.50. 9 LA TULIPE — (Calot, 1872.) (Syn. Multicolore.) Very large, flat, semi-rose type. Lilac-white, outside guard petals marked crimson. Fragrant. Tall, strong grow- ing, free blooming. Late midseason. Good variety, very attractive in bud. 75c. L’AVENIR — (Calot, 1868.) Medium size, globular, anemone. Reddish-violet, center mixed with yellow. Fragrance X. Vigorous, tall and free. Midseason. 50c. Fall de- livery only. L’ECLATANTE — (Calot, 1860.) Very large, compact, bomb. Brilliant Tyrian-rose. Medium weight, very vigorous. Midseason. Extra good. Not for sale. LE CYGNE — (Lemoine, 1907.) The name, meaning the Swan, is very appropriate to this distinct and beautiful variety. The flowers are large, globular, semi-rose type, with petals very much incurved. Pure milk-white, absolutely without flecks of any other color. Fra- grance XX. Foliage very dark green. Medium height, very erect, stiff stem, very free bloomer. This is prob- ably the finest white Peony in the world. Not for sale. LIBERTY — (Hollis, 1905.) Medium size, globular, rose type. Uniform dark magenta, tipped silvery. Fra- grance X. Habit medium. Midseason. $1.00. LIMOSEL— (Kelway.) Bright, clear, lilac-rose; large, full, double flower. Very sweet-scented. $1.50. L’INDISPEN SABLE — (Origin unknown.) Very full flow- ers, globular, rose type. Lilac-white shading toward center to pale violet-rose. 75c. LIVINGSTONE — (Crousse, 1879.) Very large, compact, rose type. Pale lilac-rose tipped silver. Center petals flecked carmine. No fragrance. Medium height, very strong, free bloomer. One of the prize winners and a fine cut flower variety. $1.50. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE — (Calot, 1867.) Medium size, semi- rose type. Color deep carmine-rose tipped silver, with fiery reflex, of dazzling effect. Fragrant. Medium height. Late. 35c. LOTTIE COLLINS — (Kelway.) Medium size, semi-rose type. Dark crimson, with black reflex. Tall, vigorous, upright grower. Late. $1.00. LOVELINESS — (Hollis, 1907.) Medium size, globular, rose type. Uniform dark magenta, tipped silvery. Fra- grance X. Medium habit. Midseason. Not for sale. LOUISE RENAULT — (Crousse, 1881.) Medium size, in- formal rose type. Rose Neyron tipped silver. Medium habit. Very late. 50c. LUCRECE — (Calot, 1860.) Medium size, compact, low crown. Guards mauve-rose, collar cream-white, carpels green, stigma cream. Tall, strong and free. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. LUCRETIA — (Terry.) Medium size, compact, flat, bomb type. Light pink. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium compact habit. Early. 75c. LUCY E. HOLLIS — (Hollis, 1907.) Large, flat, compact, rose type. Outer petals violet-white, center shading to pale lilac-rose, flecked scarlet. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Very late. Not for sale. LUTEA PLENISSIMA— (Buyck, 1842.) Medium size, loose crown. Guard petals cream-white, center sulphur tipped green. Fragrance X. Tall and vigorous. Flowers very freely produced in clusters. Midseason. $1.00. LUTEA VARIEGATA — (Guerin, 1842.) Medium size, Japanese type. Guards rosy-magenta, center of thread- like petals creamy-yellow changing to white. Fra- grance XX. Medium habit, tall and strong. Good. Not for sale. MADAME ADRIEN SENECLAUZE — (Seneclauze, 1876.) Large, medium compact, flat, semi-rose type. Very bright, uniform carmine-rose. Tall and erect, flowers freely produced in clusters. Midseason. 75c. Fall de- livery. MADAME AUGUSTE DESSERT — (Dessert, 1899.) Very large, medium globular, semi-rose type. Uniform violet- rose. Guards and center flecked crimson. Medium height, erect, free bloomer. Early midseason. Extra fine variety of beautiful fresh coloring. $2.50. Fall de- livery only. MADAME AUGUSTE PELTEREAU— (Mechin, 1880.) Very large, compact globular rose type. Violet-rose. Fra- grance XXX. Strong, medium habit. Late. Very good. 75c. MADAME BARILLET DESCHAMPS— (Calot, 1868.) Large, flat, imbricated, semi-rose type. Clear violet-rose, fad- ing to delicate silver-pink. Fragrance X. Medium height, very strong, with coarse foliage. Early mid- season. Extra good. 75c. Fall delivery only. MADAME BENOIT RIVIERE — (Riviere, 1911.) Large, perfectly formed, cup-shaped flower, with broad petals. Soft rose shaded crimson. Not for sale. MADAME BOLLET — (Calot, 1867.) Very compact, glob- ular, rose type. Pale lilac-pink, with silver reflex. Me- dium habit. Late midseason. 75c. MADAME BOULANGER — (Crousse, 1886.) Very large, full bloom; glossy soft pink tinged lilac, with silverv refiex. Late variety of beautiful color. $1.50 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 117 MADAME BREON — (Guerin, 1850.) Medium size, bomb. Guards shell-pink, center creamy-white tinged yellow, fading to white; red carpels, pink stigmas. Good habit, free bloomer. Superb early variety. 50c. MADAME BUCQUET — (Dessert, 1888.) Large, loose, semi- rose type. Coloring very rich, uniform very dark crim- son-amaranth. Fragrance X. Plants medium height, strong, upright, free bloomer. Midseason. 75c. MADAME CAliOT — (Miellez, 1856.) Very large, rose type. Pale Hydrangea-pink, center shaded darker, collar tinted silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong growing, free blooming. Early. This variety is very reliable, never failing to bloom; is the freest blooming variety known and is the most fragrant Peony. 50c. MADAME CAMILLE BANCEL — (Crousse, 1897.) Large, globular, perfect rose type. Uniform deep pink (sol- ferino-red), with silver reflex. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Late. Very fine. $1.00. MADAME CELIE — A fine, large, crimson flower, of splen- did size and handsome form; very vigorous and thrifty. $1.00. Fall delivery only. MADAME COSTE — (Calot, 1873.) Medium- size, globular, bomb, developing a low crown. Guards and center Hydrangea-pink, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Medium habit, free. Early. Extra. 50c. MADAME CROUSSE — (Calot, 1866.) Medium size, glob- ular, crown. Pure white center flecked crimson. Me- dium height, strong, free bloomer. Midseason. One of the very best whites. 75c. MADAME DE GALHAU — (Crousse, 1883.) Large, imbri- cated flower, rose type. Very delicate glossy fleshy rose, shaded transparent salmon. Of good habit, very strong growing. Very free bloomer. One of the most beautiful late varieties, of good form and beautiful coloring, with very delicate shadings. 75c. MADAME DE GOVIN — (Crousse, 1875.) Medium size, com- pact, rose type. Pale Hydrangea-pink with minute carmine flecks. Extra. Late. $1.00. MADAME d’HOUR — (Calot, 1864.) Large, compact, rose type. Soft carmine-rose, with silvery reflex. Habit rather spreading, strong, vigorous grower. Free bloomer, in clusters. Midseason. Extra. $1.00. MADAME DE TREYERAN— (Dessert, 1889.) Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Rosy-white sprinkled on in minute dots, center flecked with crimson. Very deli- cate coloring. Fragrance XXX. Medium height, erect, free blooming. Early. $4.00. MADAME DE VATRY— (Guerin, 1853.) Very large, com- pact, high crown. Lilac-white guards and crown, sul- phur-white collar of wide petals, center striped crim- son. Fragrant. Medium height. Midseason. Splendid cut flower variety. 75c. MADAME DE VERNEVILLE— (Crousse, 1885.) Pure white, center blush fading to pure white, prominently flecked carmine. Fragrance X. Medium height, exceptionally free bloomer. Early. 75c. MADAME DUCEL — (Mechin, 1880.) Large, globular, typical bomb type. Light mauve-rose with silvery re- flex. Fragrant. Medium height, strong grower, very free bloomer. One of the best. 75c. MADAME EMILE DUPRAZ — (Riviere, 1911.) Very large, cup-shaped flower of perfect form. Soft carmine-rose, shaded deeper, with silvery reflex. Not for sale. MADAME EMILE GALLE — (Crousse, 1881.) Large, com- pact, flat, rose type. One of the most delicate and beautiful Peonies grown, of opalescent coloring, lilac- white tinged soft flesh and cream. Medium tall, strong, free bloomer. Late. $1.00. MADAME EMILE LEMOINE— (Lemoine, 1899.) Large, globular, compact, semi-rose type. Coloring superb and very fresh. Milk-white, very slightly tinged flesh- pink. Medium height, medium bloomer. Midseason. $2.00. MADAME FOREL — (Crousse, 1881.) Large, very com- pact, imbricated rose type. Violet-rose, center tipped silvery. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, of spreading habit. Late. $1.00. MADAME FOULD — (Crousse, 1893.) Large, globular, very compact, rose type. Outer petals milk-white, cen- ter lilac-white, slightly flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Very strong, erect, with tall stems. Very late. The last white variety to bloom. Extra. Not for sale. MADAME FRANCOIS TOSCANELLI (Riviere, 1911.) Very large flowers of pale rose, shading at the center to deep salmon-pink. Strong and vigorous. Not for sale. MADAME GAUDICBLAU— (Millet, 1909.) Large, globular flowers. Very dark crimson-garnet. Nearly as dark as Monsieur Martin Cahuzac. Very tall and strong. A splendid Peony of intensely brilliant coloring. Not for sale. MADAME GEISSLER — (Crousse, 1880.) Very large, com- pact, globular, imbricated, rose type. Violet-rose, tipped silver. Fragrance XXX. Spreading habit. Midseason. Very fine. 75c. MADAME HERVE — (Crousse, 1892.) Medium size, com- pact, rose type. Deep solferino-red, with silvery re- flex. Fragrant. Medium height and habit. Early mid- season. 75c. MADAME HUTIN — (Crousse, 1892.) Medium large, me- dium compact, semi-rose type. Fresh rose, tinged bright rose, with silver border. Tall, extra strong, up- right, free. Midseason. $1.50. MADAME JOANNE SALLIER— (Paillet.) Large, globular, semi-double. Violet-rose, guards and center flecked, crimson. Early. Not for sale. ^ MADAME JULES CALOT — Large, compact, semi-rose typeT Fleshy-white shaded carmine and yellow. Very strong and vigorous, stems tall and strong. Very good habit, medium bloomer, in clusters. $1.00. MADAME JULES DESSERT— (Dessert, 1909.) Very large, imbricated flower, of perfect form. White, stained soft rose, shaded flesh and straw-yellow, with some carmine flecks. Petals undulated and intermixed with golden stamens. Exquisite tints of remarkable fresh- ness. Not for sale. BIADAME JULES ELIE — (Calot, 1873.) Medium size, globular, crown. Guards violet-rose, collar cream- white, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Midseason. Not for sale. MADAME LEMOINIER — (Calot, 1865.) Large, compact, rose type. Pale lilac-rose fading to lilac-white, cream- white collar. Very wide center petals flecked crimson. Fragrant. Fine habit, tall and vigorous. Late mid- season. Extra. $1.00. Fall delivery only. MADAME MANCHET — (Dessert, 1913.) Large, imbricated, very full flower. Silvery-lilac, shaded purplish-pink at base of petals. Very late. Very fine variety. Not for sale. , MADAME MECHIN — (Mechin, 1880.) Medium size, com- pact, semi-rose type. Deep purple-garnet. Very showy. Medium tall. Early midseason. $1.50. MADAME MOUTOT — (Crousse, 1892.) Medium size, semi- rose type, with very broad petals. Bright Tyrian-rose, tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Very free bloomer. Midseason. 75c. MADAME MUYSSART — (Calot, 1869.) Very large, very compact, flat, rose type. Uniform solferino-red, tipped silver. Fragrance X. Tall grower, vei*y free bloomer. Late. 75c. MADAME SAYREAU — (Savreau, 1906.) Very large, com- pact, globular, crown type. Guards and crown lilac- white; collar cream-yellow. Compact habit, tall, erect. Early midseason. Very fine. Not for sale. MADAME' THOUVENIN — (Crousse, 1881.) Large, com- pact, globular, bomb type. Very beautiful pure mauve. Fragrance XXX. Strong, medium height. Late. $1.00. MADAME VICTOR VERDIER — Very large flowers, car- mine-rose with violet reflex. $2.00. Fall delivery only. MADAME DE VILMORIN — (Guerin, 1866.) Medium size, globular, rose type. Very fresh satiny rose-flesh, cen- ter splashed rose. Fragrance XX. Medium habit, free bloomer. Late. Not for sal®. MADEMOISELLE DESBUISSONS— (Crousse, 1893.) Large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Very soft satiny-rose, bordered with silver. Fragrance X. Strong, tall, free bloomer. Late. $1.00. MADEMOISELLE JEANNE RIVIERE — (Riviere, 1908.) Flowers of perfect form and delicate perfume. Pale rose with sulphur- white center. Not for sale. MLLE. LEONIE CALOT — (Calot, 1861.) Large flowers, rose type. Coloring refined and beautiful, very delicate rose-white deeper in the center, slightly tipped car- mine. Medium height, rather spreading habit. Late midseason. 75c. MADEMOISELLE MARIE CALOT— (Calot, 1872.) Very large flowers, form of the Hundred Leaved Rose. Beau- tiful coloring, milk-white tinted flesh. Fragrance XX. Strong, medium height. Late midseason. $1.50. 118 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO MADEMOISELLE RENEE DESSERT — (Mechin, 1880.) Large, globular, medium compact, bomb. Deep rose shaded lilac, with very bright silvery reflex. Tall, erect, vigorous and free. Extra. Midseason. Not for sale. MLLE. ROUSSEAU — (Crousse, 1888.) Large, globular, semi-rose type. Guard petals milk-white splashed car- mine; center petals sulphur- white tinged slight blush. Medium height, extra strong, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $1.50. MLLE. VAILLANT — (Unknown.) Very large, globular, loose, bomb type. Guards milk-white, center cream- white. Pale green carpels, pink stigmas. Very free bloomer. Early. $1.00. MAGNIFICA — (Miellez, 1856.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Flesh white, with creamy-white center. Erect, dwarf plant. Late. Good. Not for sale. MALE YOCUM — (Terry.) Medium size, -compact, flat, Jap- anese type. Violet-rose, center yellow. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. 75c. MAJOR LODER — (Kelway, 1908.) Flesh guard petals, with short yellow central petals. Very distinct. $1.50. MARCELLE DESSERT — (Dessert, 1899.) Large, medium compact, high crown. Milk-white lightly spotted lilac; center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX. Midseason. ''Extra good. $5.00. Fall delivery only. MARCHIONESS OF LANSDOWNE — (Kelway.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Very full flowers of pale Hydrangea-pink, deeper toward the center, splashed with crimson. Fragrance X. Very free bloomer. Mid- season. $3.50. Fall delivery only. MARECHAL DE MACMAHON— (Calot.) Very large flow- ers, with broad guard petals and ball shaped center, high and compact, composed of narrow petals. Deep, rich vinous red. Strong grower, foliage abundant, dark and glossy, stems very stiff. Late. Midseason. $1.00. MARECHAL VAILLANT — (Calot, 1864.) Immense flowers, compact, globular, rose type. Dark mauve-pink. Very tall, and very late. 50c. MARGUERITE GAUDICHAU — (Millet.) Beautiful cup- shaped flower. White, suffused pink. Not for sale. MARGUERITE GERARD— (Crousse, 1892.) Very hand- some variety. Large, compact, semi-rose type. Very pale Hydrangea-pink, changing to creamy-white, cen- tral petals minutely flecked dark carmine. Medium height, very strong, free bloomer. Late. $1.50. MARIE — (Calot, 1868.) Medium size, flat, compact, semi- rose type. Pune white, washed chamois, shading to yellow at base. Fragrance X. Very tall, free bloomer. Very late. 75c. MARIE CROUSSE — (Crousse, 1892.) Large, globular, medium to loose, bomb. Very tender salmon-rose, slightly tinged lilac. Very fresh coloring. Tall, erect, strong and free. Midseason. Extra good.- $3.00. Fall delivery only. MARIE HOUILLON — (Calot, 1869.) Large, compact, glob- ular, rose type. Brilliant satiny-rose, with silver re- flex. Flower finely formed with cup-shaped center. Fragrant. Medium height, good habit, free bloomer. Late. Not for sale. MARIE JACQUIN — (Verdier.) (Syn. Bridesmaid) (Kel- way) (Water lily) (Barr). Very large, globular, semi- double. Rose-white fading to lilac-white, with a mass of golden stamens in the center, buds tinged with pink. The flower suggests in shape our native water lily, and is wonderfully beautiful. $1.00. MARIE KELWAY — (Kelway.) Crown type. Soft, lilac- rose guard petals. Yellowish collar with blush tufts. Fragrance XX. Early. Not for sale. MARIE LEMOINE — (Calot, 1869.) Large, very compact, rose type. Sulphurish cream-white, occasionally flecked carmine. Fragrant. Medium height, extra strong stem. Very late. Extra good commercial variety. 75c. MARIE LOUISE — (1857.) Large, rose type. Clear violet- rose with silver tips. Midseason. Good. 50c. Fall de- livery only. MARIE MANNOIR — (Unknown.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. Very dark crimson. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium height, strong and free. Midseason. $1.00. MARMONTEL — (Crousse, 1898.) Large, compact, glob- ular rose type. Deep rose, slightly washed violet, with silver border. Fragrance X? Erect, medium height. Late. $2.00. MARQUIS C. LAGERGREEN — (Dessert, 1911.) Large, semi-imbricated flowers. Very bright velvety cherry-* red, slightly tinged violet, silver tipped. Good habit, strong and vigorous, free bloomer, in clusters. Mid- season. Not for sale. MARQUIS D’lVRY — (Calot, 1857.) Large, flat, loose, bomb. Lilac-white. Medium habit. Midseason. Not for sale. MARTHA BULLOCK — (Brand, 1907.) Mammoth cup- shaped blossom, nine to twelve inches across. Deep rose-pink in the center, passing to silvery shell-pink in the outer petals. Good habit, strong and erect. Re- ceived first prize at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. This is one of the finest of the Brand Peonies. Not for sale. MARY HOLLEY — (Terry.) Medium size, globular, bomb type. Very showy rosy-magenta flowers. Fragrance XXX. Early. 75c. MARY L. HOLLIS— (Hollis, 1907.) Large, flat, medium compact, rose type. Guards pale lilac-rose, center lilac- white, showing yellow stamens. Compact habit, tall and erect. Extra. Midseason. Not for sale. MASTERPIECE — (Kelway, 1895.) Medium size, semi- rose. Fragrant flowers of brilliant Tyrian-rose. Tall grower, very free bloomer. Distinct and beautiful. Midseason. $1.50. MATHILDE DE ROSENECK — (Crousse, 1883.) Very large, globular, rose type. Rosy-flesh, tinged chamois, flecked bright carmine. Fragrance XX. Very tall, strong and free. Late. Very fine variety. $1.00. MAUD L. RICHARDSON— (Hollis.) Large, medium, com- pact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, with lighter cen- ter. Fragrance XX. Tall and strong. Late. $3.00. Fall delivery only. MAZIE TERRY — (Terry.) Medium size, loose, globular, crown type. Lilac-pink. Fragrance XXX. Drooping, medium, compact habit. Early. 75c. MEADOWVALE— (Hollis, 1903.) Globular, compact, bomb type, developing a crown on strong blooms. Deep sol- ferino-red. Fragrance XX. Medium habit. Midseason. Not for sale. MEISSONIER — (Crousse, 1886.) Medium size, bomb, de- veloping a crown with age. Brilliant reddish-purple, center crimson. Fragrant. Very tall, stems weak, free bloomer. Very brilliant and showy. Midseason. 50c. MIGNON — (Lemoine, 1908.) Large, compact, globular, rose type. Soft light rose, passing to amber-cream, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX. Medium tall, strong. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. MILES STANDISH— (Hollis.) Medium, semi-double, flat, loose type. Dark crimson. Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Not for sale. MILTON HILL — (Richardson.) (Syn. Augustus Gould.) Very large, globular, compact, rose type. Color, pale lilac-rose, very distinct and pure. Medium height; strong grower. Late. One of the most beautiful va- rieties in existence. $3.00. MIREILLE — (Crousse, 1894.) Very large, compact, glob- ular, rose type. Milk-white, center petals very large, distinctly edged dark crimson. Fragrance XXX. Strong, tall grower. Very late. Extra good. Resembles Albatre, but later. $2.00. MISS SALWAY — (Kelway.) Very large, compact, glob- ular; high crown. Lilac- white, with lighter collar. Fra- grance X. Tall, strong, free. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. MODELE DE PERFECTION — (Crousse, 1875.) Enormous flowers of compact rose type. Guards and collar light violet-rose, center petals very high, and shaded darker. Fragrant. Plant of medium dwarf habit. Very free bloomer. Extra good. Late. $1.00. MODESTE GUERIN— (Guerin, 1845.) Large, typical bomb. Uniform light solferino. Fragrance XX. Medium height, extra strong, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra. 75c. MONSIEUR BARRAL— (Calot, 1866.) Very large, com- pact, flat, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose. Fra- grance XXX. Erect, tall, strong and free. Late. 75c. MONSIEUR BASTIAN LE PAGE— (Crousse, 1885.) Very large, globular, typical crown. Uniform pure carmined mauve-rose, with silvery reflex. Fragrance X. Tall, extra strong. Midseason. $1.50. Fall delivery only. MONSIEUR BOUCHARLAT AINE — (Calot, 1868.) Very full, compact, semi-rose type. Beautiful bright rose slightly tinted lilac, with silver reflex. Very strong, erect, medium height, free. Late midseason. Extra. 75c. MONT BLANC — (Lemoine, 1899.) Very large, compact, globular, rose type. Cream-white, slightly tinted rosv- white. Fragrance XXX. Erect, very strong, free. Early midseason. Very beautiful. Not for sale. MONSIEUR CHEVREUL — (Dessert, 1893.) Verv large, medium, compact, flat, rose type. Beautiful. glossv-pink, shaded lilac. Very strong, tall, medium free. Late. Extra. $1.00. MONSIEUR DUPONT— (Calot, 1872.) Large, flat, semi- rose type. Cream-white tinged yellow, showing sta- mens, and tipped bright carmine. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free. Midseason. Similar to Boule de Neige, but later. $1.00. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 119 MONSIEUR HYPPOLYTE DELLILLE — (Calot, 1872.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Uniform pale lilac-rose, lighter in center, silver tipped. Fragrance XX. Me- dium height. Late. 50c. MONSIEUR GIUBRAIN — (Calot, 1875.) Very large, full, compact, flat type. Light Tyrian-rose. Strong, medium habit. Late. 50c. Fall delivery only. MONS. JULES ELIE — (Crousse, 1888.) Flowers immense, globular, very full, high crown. Pale lilac-rose, collar lighter, shaded amber-yellow at the base. Fragrance XX. Medium height, strong grower. Early. Fine for cut flowers. $1.00. MONS. 3IARTIN CAHUZAC — (Dessert, 1899.) Medium size, globular, semi-rose type. The darkest Peony grown. Very dark purple-garnet, with black reflex. Coloring very distinct and handsome. Medium height, very strong and vigorous; free bloomer. Foliage very dark green with red stems. $6.00. MONSIEUR PALLIET — (Guerin, 1857.) Large, compact, crown. Bright rose tinged carmine and lilac, silver tipped. Fragrance X. Strong, vigorous, free. Midsea- son. 35c. MONSIEUR PAUL DU RIBERT — (Calot, 1866.) Large, medium, loose, bomb. Uniform deep carmine-rose. Me- dium height, free. Late. Not for sale. MOONBEAM — (Kelway.) Flat, saucer-shaped flower, with small tufted center. Soft pearly-white, slightly shaded rose. Very soft coloring and unique form. $2.00. Fall delivery only. 3IRS. ENGLISH — (Terry.) Large, medium compact, glob- ular, rose type. Reddish-violet. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. 75c. MRS. FRANK — (Terry.) Large, compact, globular, bomb type. Light pink. Fragrance XXX. Erect, tall, com- pact habit. Late. 75c. MRS. GEORGE BUN YARD— (Kelway.) Very large, com- pact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Erect, tall, com- pact, strong. Midseason. Extra. Not for sale. MRS. McKINLEY — (Terry.) Very large, compact, glob- ular, bomb type. Violet-rose, light center. Fragrance XXX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. Ex- tra good. 50c. Fall delivery only. MRS. LOWE — (Unknown.) Medium size, loose, bomb. Cream-white guards, fading to milk-white, greenish- white carpels, white stigmas. Fragrance X. Medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. 50c. NANA SAHIB — (Kelway.) Medium size, flat, semi-double type. Intense dark crimson. Very dark green foliage, with conspicuous crimson stem and veins. Fragrance X. Strong, tall, erect. Midseason. 75c. NE PLUS ULTRA — (Miellez, 1856.) Medium size, flat, loose, semi-double. Uniform pure mauve, tipped silver. Fragrance X. Medium tall. Early midseason. Bright coloring. 50c. NEPTUNE — ^(Dessert, 1905.) Large flowers of the crown type. Lilac-white with milk-white collar and cream- white stigmas. Fragrance X. Tall growing, strong, erect and free. Midseason. $2.00. NIGRICANS — (Unknown.) Medium size, globular, semi- rose type. Very rich, dark crimson. Strong, erect, me- dium height, free. Midseason. 75c. NIVALIS — (Buyck, 1840.) Large, full, crown. Guards and crown pale Hydrangea-pink, wide cream-white col- lar, prominent crimson flecks. Fragrance XXX. Strong, medium height, free bloomer. Not for sale. NIVEA PLENISSIMA— (Makoy, 1840.) Large, globular, medium, compact, bomb. White tinged cream, flecked carmine, red carpels. Fragrance X. Dwarf, compact, stems dark red, free. Early. 75c. Fall delivery. NORFOLK — (Richardson.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Fragrance X. Medium tall, compact habit. Late. Extra good. $1.50. OCTAVIE DEMAY — (Calot, 1867.) Very large, flat crown. Guards and center pale Hydrangea-pink. Fragrant. Very dwarf plant; free bloomer. Extra. Not for sale. ODETTE — (Dessert, 1908.) Large, medium, compact, globular, bomb type. Guard petals soft lilac, center mingled with narrow salmon petals, having greenish- yellow reflex. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. Very fine. $3.50. Fall delivery only. ONLOOKER — (Kelway.) Medium size, compact, flat rose type. Light violet-rose. Erect, compact, medium height. Midseason. $1.50. PARADISE — (Hollis, 1907.) Very large, compact, flat, rose type. Color very delicate and beautiful. Guards Hydrangea-pink, center lilac-white fading to milk- white. Fragrance X. Medium height; free bloomer. Early midseason. Not for sale. PASTEUR — (Crousse, 1896.) Very pale rose, almost white, shaded tea rose color at the base of the petals. Extra fine. $1.50. PAUL FISCHER — (Richardson.) Large, globular, rose type. Pale lilac-rose. Erect, tall, medium habit. Fra- grance XX. Midseason. $5.00. Fall delivery only. PAUL VERDIER — (Calot, 1869.) Large, uniform, crown. Carmine-rose. Medium tall, medium free. Midseason. 50c. PERFECTION — (Richardson, 1869*) Very large, full, double, rose type. Very pale shell-pink, base of petals shaded deeper. Fragrance XX. Very upright, strong. Very late. Extra. $1.50. PETITE RENEE — (Dessert, 1899.) Very large flowers, anemone type. Broad guard petals of carmine-purple; long narrow center petals, light magenta, tipped golden. Medium height, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. Very striking. $1.50. PHILIPPE RIVOIRE— (Riviere, 1911.) Very dark crim- son. Perfectly formed flowers, with a very sweet fra- grance. Not for sale. PHILOMELE — (Calot, 1861.) Medium size, low, flat, crown. Guard petals satiny-rose, anemone center of narrow ligulated petals of amber-yellow. Crown of bright rose, edged dark crimson. Fragrant. Very strong, upright grower, free bloomer. Midseason. Distinct and beautiful. 75c. PHYLLIS KELWAY — (Kelway.) Very beautiful flower of fresh and delicate coloring, lavender-flesh passing to white in the center. Not for sale. PIERRE DESSERT — (Dessert & Mechin, 1890.) Large, medium, compact, semi-rose type. Very brilliant dark amaranth-red, shaded garnet, velvety reflex and sil- very tips. One of the best early dark reds. $1.00. PIERRE DUCHARTE — (Crousse, 1895.) Very large, com- pact, globular, rose type. Lilac-pink. Medium, com- pact habit, erect. Late. Not for sale. PIERRE REIGNOUX — (Dessert, 1908.) Large, medium flat, semi-rose type. Color uniform light Tyrian-rose, center slightly flecked crimson. Petals imbricated. Dwarf, erect. Early. $3.50. PLEAS JUBILEE — • (Pleas.) Very large, flat, compact, rose type. Uniform blush-white. Fragrance X. Very tall, erect, strong. A very beautiful flower, distinct and very scarce. Midseason. Not for sale. PLENISSIMA ROSEA SUPERBA — (Buyck, 1840.) Medium size, loose, bomb. Lively carmined-rose, shaded mauve and salmon. Fragrant. Medium habit. Midseason. 50c. POMPONETTE — (Dessert, 1909.) Flower of medium size, very full. Velvety rose, shaded purple, passing to bright carmine-red at the base of the petals and bordered with silver. Dwarf, erect habit. Very attractive. Not for sale. POTTSII — (J. Potts, 1882.) Medium size, compact, semi- rose type. Intense, very dark rich crimson. Fragrant. Medium height. Early. 50c. PRIMIVERE — (Lemoine, 1907.) Large, flat, bomb type. Guards creamy-white splashed scarlet, center light sulphur-yellow. The nearest approach to a yellow Peony in- the Chinensis section. Fragrance XXX. Tall and strong; Midseason. Not for sale. PRAIRIE SPLENDOR — (Rose, 1908.) Large, semi-rose type. Violet-rose, tipped silver. Tall, erect, free bloomer. Midseason. $1.50. PRINCE DE TALINDYKE — Very glossy, dark purple- crimson. Tall grower. Late. Extra. 50c. PRINCE IMPERIAL — Calot, 1859.) Very large, loose, semi-rose type. Brilliant amaranth-red. Tall, very strong, medium bloomer. Late midseason. 50c. PRINCE OF DARKNESS — (Brand, 1907.) Large, loose, semi-t-ose. Rich dark maroon. One of the darkest Peonies in cultivation. Petals slightly fringed, with dark shadings on the edges. Free bloomer. Early. Not for sale. PRINCE BEATRICE— (Kelway,. 1886.) Large, compact, high crown. Guards and crown delicate violet-rose. Collar cream- white; center flecked crimson. Medium height, strong, vigorous and very free. Fragrant. Early midseason. 50c. PRINCESS ELLEN — (Terry.) Medium size, crown type. Uniform pale lilac-pink. Fragrant. Tall, medium strong. Late. 50c. PRINCESSE GALITZIN — (Guerin, 1858.) Medium size, loose, bomb. Guard petals of soft flesh, central petals sulphur-yellow. Fragrant. Medium height, free bloomer. Midseason. 50c. Fall delivery only. 120 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG , OHIO PRINCESS MAUD — (Kelway.) Medium size, compact, bomb. Broad lilac-white guards, center amber-white, carpels yellowish-green, stigmas pink. Medium height. Strong grower, distinct and beautiful. $2.50. PRINCESSE NICHOLAS BIBESCOE — (Guerin, 1863.) Me- dium size, globular, low, crown. Hydrangea-pink, cen- ter sulphur cream-white and salmon. Extra. Not for sal,e. PROLIFERA TRICOLOR — (Lemoine, 1825.) Medium size, very loose anemone developing a crown on well-estab- lished plants. Guards flesh white, collar sulphur-yel- low crown pale rose, narrow central petals sulphur- white; red carpels. Fragrant. Medium height, strong free bloomer. Unique. Late. 50c. PURPUREA SUPERBA — (Delachi, 1855.) Large, glob- ular, compact, crown. Uniform deep carmine-rose, guards streaked white, carpels light green, stigmas pink. Very tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Not for sale. Q, UEEN OF ROSES — (Kelway, 1909.) Very large. Rose colored guard petals, with short central petals of rose, tipped white. $2.00. QUEEN VICTORIA — (Kelway.) Large, globular, medium, loose, low, crown. Guards milk-white, tinted flesh, cen- ter cream-white touched crimson. Fragrance X. Me- dium height, strong, free bloomer. Midseason. Must not be confused with Whitleyi, sometimes sold as Queen Victoria. 75c. RACHEL — (Lemoine.) Beautifully formed flower of soft flesh-pink. Strong, erect. Not for sale. RAPHAEL — (Mechin, 1882.) Medium size, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Brilliant garnet-red. Dwarf, compact, very free. Extra early. Very valuable early red. $1.50. REFORM — (Kelway, 1910.) Medium size, globular, bomb type Uniform soft lilac-rose. Fragrance X. Medium habit. Early. $2.00. REINE HORTENSE— (Calot, 1857.) (Syn. Pres. Taft.) Very large, flat, compact, semi-rose type. Hydrangea- pink and salmon flesh-pink, color minutely overlaid on a white background; center prominently flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Very tall, long stiff stems. Midseason. Splendid. $2.00. RENOMME — (Crousse, 1897.) Medium size, medium com- pact, globular, crown type. Hydrangea-pink. Erect, late. Midseason. Not for sale. RHODA — (Terry.) Medium size, medium compact, glob- ular, bomb type. Rosy-magenta. Fragrance XX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Midseason. 75c. RICHARD CARVEL— (Brand, 1913.) Very large, globular, bomb. Uniform bright crimson. Tall, very strong, free. Early. Not for sale. ROSA BONHEUR — (Dessert.) Very large, flat, rose type, with wide imbricated petals. Light violet-rose, guards flecked crimson. Medium height, strong. Midseason. Very fine. $5.00. Fall delivery only. ROSE D’AMOUR — (Calot, 1857.) Large, medium, com- pact, globular, bomb type. Very soft fleshy-pink, very fresh coloring. Fragrance XX. Tall, medium habit. Early midseason. 75c. ROSSINI— (Kelway.) Medium size, flat, imbricated, semi- rose type. Uniform deep Tyrian-rose tipped silver. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Early midseason. $1.00. RUBENS — (Delachi, 1854.) Medium large, semi-double, resembling Marie Jacquin in form. Very dark crimson. Fragrance X. Early. 50c. R. P. WHITFIELD — (Richardson.) Large, compact, flat, rose type. Hydrangea-pink. Fragrance XX. Erect, medium, compact habit. Late. Extra good. Not for sale. RUBRA SUPERBA — (Richardson, 1871.) Large, informal rose type. Very deep brilliant rose-carmine or crim- son. Fragrant. Medium grower and bloomer. Very late, very good keeper. Considered the very best late crimson. 75c. RUBRA TRIUMPHANS — (Delachi, 1854.) Large, loose, globular, semi-double. Deep red tinted crimson and purple. Medium tall, strong and vigorous. Early mid- season. 50c. RUY BLAS — (Dessert.) Medium size, flat, semi-rose type. Pure mauve tipped silver. Dwarf, good habit, free bloomer. Midseason. $2.50. SAMUEL HENSHAW— (Richardson.) Very large, very compact, flat, rose type. Delicate shell-pink. Very strong, erect, free bloomer. Late. Not for sale. SAPPHO — (Lemoine, 1900.) Large, well formed, compact, semi-rose type. Pure mauve, with silver reflex, prom- inently tipped silvery. Tall, vigorous, free. Midseason. $3.50. SARAH BERNHARDT — Flat, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform mauve-rose, silver tipped. Fragrance X. Tall; extremely strong growing, free bloomer. Midseason. $4.00. SIGNORINETTA — (Kelway, 1910.) Rose-pink, with short central petals of a lighter shade. $2.00. SIMONNE CHEVALIER— (Dessert, 1902.) Large, medium, compact, crown. Pale lilac-rose, tinged salmon, collar cream-white. Fragrance XX. Habit medium. Early. $2.00. SIR FREDERICK LEIGHTON— (Barr.) Large, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Dark carmine-rose, changing to silver-rose on edges of petals'. Tall, erect, compact. Early midseason. 50c. SIR SPENCER PONSONBY FANE — (Kelway.) Dark, rich crimson guard petals, enclosing a center of long filamental petals of rosy-lake. Not for sale. SOLFATARE — (Calot, 1861.) Large, medium, bomb type, developing a crown. Milk-white guards, center sulphur changing to sulphur-white. A very fine Peony and very distinct. Medium height. 75c. SOPHIE MILLER — (Kelway.) Delicate flesh, flowers showing anthers. Not for sale. SOLANGE — (Lemoine, 1907.) Unusually large full flowers, globular crown type. Outer petals delicate lilac-white, deeper toward the center, shaded with salmon. Unique and beautiful. Tall, erect, very strong. Late. Not for sale. SOUVENIR DE GASPARD CALOT— (Calot, 1865.) Large, flat, rose type. Deep satiny-pink, tinged soft glossy lilac. Color uniform. A superb variety. Fragrant. Very tall, with strong stems. Late. 75c. SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION DE BORDEAUX — (Dessert, 1896.) Medium size, globular, bomb. Bluish-violet and vinous-red, with bright reflex. Color very distinct, does not fade. Habit medium, free bloomer. Midsea- son. Extra good. $1.50. SOUVENIR DE L’EXPOSITION DU MANS— (Mechin, 1880.) Very large, loose, semi-rose. Bright reddish-violet, with brilliant silvery reflex. Strong, vigorous, medium bloomer. Midseason. 75c. SOUV. DE EXP. UNIVERSELLE— (Calot, 1867.) Very large, flat, rose type. Violet-rose with silvery reflex, tipped silver. Fragrance X. Spreading habit. Free. Late midseason. 75c. SOUVENIR DE LOUIS BIGOT— (Dessert, 1913.) Large * convex bloom. Brilliant Bengal rose, slightly carmined at the base of the petals, turning to salmon-rose, with very brilliant silvery reflex. Variety of great beauty. Not for sale. SOUVENIR DE LOUIS PAILLET— (Brochet, 1907.) Very large, double flower. Carmine-rose with silver reflex. Strong. Not for sale. SPLENDIDA — ’(Kelway.) Very large, globular, cup- shaped rose type. Very beautiful, uniform light vio- laceous-pink. Fragrance XXX. Very strong, very free bloomer. $3.00. STANDARD BEARER— (Hollis, 1906.) Very high built, globular, compact, bomb. Uniform light violet-rose. Fragrance XX. Medium tall, very strong, stiff stem, very free. Midseason. Not for sale. STANLEY — (Crousse, 1879.) Very large, compact, glob- ular, rose type. Rose shaded lilac, with silvery reflex, flecked dark pink at base of petals. Tall, strong, free. Midseason. $2.00. SULLY PRUDH03IME— (Crousse, 1898.) Large, flat, me- dium, compact, rose type. Uniform pale Hydrangea- pink, changing to milk-white. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Midseason. $1.50. SULPHUREA — (Lemon, 1830.) Large, globular, crown, cup-shaped when first opening. Sulphur-white, with a greenish reflex. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Mid- season. $1.00. SUMMER DAY — (Kelway.) Flowers five to seven inches in diameter. Outer petals of considerable length, form- ing a beautiful guard to the center of small creamy- white petals. Very lovely. $1.50. SURPASSE POTTSII — (Foulard, 1854.) Medium size, globular, loose, semi-rose type. Deep carmine-rose. Fragrance XXX. Strong grower, medium height. Mid- season. Not for sale. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHAN1CSBURG , OHIO 121 SUZANNE DESSERT — (Dessert & Mechm, 1890.) Very large, compact, globular, semi-rose type. Beautiful China-pink, very brilliant, with silver tips. Erect, strong, tall grower. Does not fade. Midseason, tra good. $1.50. Ex- VICTOIRE MODESTE — (Guerin, 1842.) Large, very loose, flat crown. Guards pale lilac-rose, with white streaks in the center; collar milk-white, center slightly flecked crimson. Fragrance X. Tall, strong, free bloomer. Midseason. 50c. SUZETTE — (Dessert 1911.) Flowers of medium size, ele- gant and graceful form. Superb coloring. Bengal-rose, slightly tinted carmine-purple, showing golden sta- mens. Strong stems and good habit. Charming variety. Not for sale. T. B. TERRY — Enormous flowers, flat, rose type. Creamy- white tinted flesh. Strong and vigorous. Midseason. Not for sale. TENIERS — (Crousse, 1880.) Medium size, compact, flat, semi-rose type. Deep rose, tinged amaranth, silvery border. Medium dwarf, strong grower. Late midsea- son. 75c. TESSA — (Kelway.) Very full, compact, rose type. Sil- very-rose. Late flowering. $1.00. THE BRIDE — (Terry.) Medium size flowers, informal bomb. Lilac-white guards, milk-white center. Strong grower, free bloomer. Very good for landscape work. Early midseason. 75c. THERESE — .(Dessert, 1904.) Very large rose type, de- veloping into a high crown. Lovely violet-rose, passing to lilac-white in center. Medium height, strong free bloomer. One of the most beautiful. “As for Therese — well, when you see a bloom down the table, and think to yourself, ‘There is something really grand,’ it is al- most always Therese.” From the report of the 1916 Peony Exhibition in the Bulletin of Peony News. $6.00. Fall delivery. VIDLE DE NANCY— (Calot, 1872.) Large, medium, com- pact, bomb. Carmine-rose with silvery reflex. Tall, strong, free. Late. Extra. $1.00. VIRGINIE — .(Calot, 1858.) (Syn. Marquise de Lory.) Large, semi-rose type. Soft pink, tinged straw color. Fragrant. Very tall, vigorous, free. Midseason. 75c. VIRGO MARIA — (Calot, 1859.) Bomb. Very pretty flower, uniform pure ivory-white. Fragrant. Late. 75c. VOUCAN — (Lemoine, 1898.) Medium size, globular, bomb type. Intense dazzling red. Handsome dark green foliage. Medium height, strong growth. Midseason. $2.50. Fall delivery only. WALTER FAXON — (Richardson.) Medium size, glob- ular, semi-rose. Uniform pure bright rose, deeper toward the center. Strong, medium tall, free. Mid- season. Distinct and beautiful. Scarce. Not for sale. WASHINGTON — (Guerin, 1850.) Medium size, compact, flat, bomb. Guards light Tyrian-rose, collar lighter, tinted cream at base; center violet-rose tipped silver; yellowish carpels, pink stigmas. Fragrance XX. Me- dium tall, strong. Midseason. Not for sale. WHITLEYI — (Whitley, 1808.) Medium size, loose, glob- ular, bomb. Milk-white guards slightly flecked crimson and tinted pale lilac. Fragrance X. Habit medium, very free. Much grown for cut flowers. Early mid- season. 35c. TOURANGEL1E — (Dessert, 1910.) Large, flat flower. Flesh, tinged rosy-flesh and salmon. Very beautiful variety, of exquisite and delicate coloring. Not for sale. TRAGEDIE — (Hollis, 1908.) Medium size, globular, bomb. Intense dark crimson. Very distinct and brilliant. Tall, erect, free. Midseason. Not for sale. TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION DE LILLE — (Calot, 1865.) Very large, compact, semi-rose type. Pale Hydrangea- pink, minutely dotted carmine, guard petals fading to nearly white. Fragrant. Very strong and free. Mid- season. 75c. WIESBADEN — (Goos & Koenemann.) A variety that at- tracts instant attention by the wonderful changing color effects. White flesh and light rose, intermingled with stamens of gold. Strong, upright growth. Won- derfully free blooming. Not for sale. ZEPHYRUS — (Kelway.) Medium size, globular, crown type. Creamy-white, center petals shading to sulphur. Fragrance X. Medium habit. Good. 50c. ZOE CALLOT — (Miellez, 1855.) Medium size, compact, flat, bomb type. Rose shaded with lilac and salmon. Fra- grance XXX. Erect, medium, tall. 75c. TRIOMPHE DU NORD — (Miellez, 1850.) Very large, bomb type. Light solferino-red with silvery reflex. Fragrance XX. Tall, very free. Midseason. Fine cut flower variety. 75c. ZOE VERNIORY — Loose, flat, rose type. Rosy-white guards, with amber-white collar. Tall, erect, strong. Early midseason. Not for sale. TROJAN — (Kelway.) Large, medium, compact, flat, semi- rose type. Crimson-pink, tipped silver, center flecked crimson and white. Medium height,' erect, free. Mid- season. $1.00. TWENTIETH CENTURY— Very large, flat, compact, rose type. Uniform light Tyrian-rose. Very tall, erect, compact habit. Late midseason. $2.50. Fall delivery only. EARLY MAY- FLOWERING PEONIES These varieties bloom from one to four weeks earlier than the Chinensis section. UMBELLATA ROSEA — (Unknown.) Large, informal rose type. Guards violet-rose shading to amber-white cen- ter. Very strong grower, free bloomer. One of the earliest. Very fine for cut flowers and landscape work. 75c. VAN DYCK — (Crousse, 1879.) Large, globular, loose, crown. Guards and center pure mauve, collar cream- white; carpels and stigmas clear pink. Fragrance XX. W5c. Fall delivery only. VENUS — (Kelway.) Very large, high, compact crown. Pale Hydrangea-pink, collar lighter. Fragrance XX. Tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Extra good. $2.00. VICOMTE DE FORCEVILLE— (Calot, 1864.) Medium size, globular, loose, crown type. Pale lilac-rose. Fragrance XXX. Strong grower. 75c. VICOMTESSE DE BELLEVAL— (Guerin, 1852.) Medium size, loose, low crown. Guards Hydrangea-pink, collar cream-white, center lighter than guards. Fragrance X. Habit medium. Early. 75c. Fall delivery only. VICTOIRE DE PALMA - (Calot, 1860.) Medium size, semi-rose type. Rosy-magenta, tinged scarlet, with silvery reflex. Medium habit. Late. 75c. VICTOIRE DE LA MARNE— (Dessert, 1915.) Very large, globular blooms. Velvety amaranth-red with silvery reflex. Very bright coloring. Not for sale. VICTORIA TRICOLOR — Large, purplish-rose, center straw, tipped white. Very brilliant and effective. Strong grower. 35c. VICTOR LEMOINE— (Calot, 1866.) Medium size, glob- ular, semi-rose type. Very dark, crimson guards prom- inently streaked light center, flecked light green. Me- dium tall, drooping habit. Early midseason. 50c. Fall delivery only. OFFICINALIS ALBA PLENA — Large, convex, double bloom. Pure white. Very scare. Not for sale. OFFICINALIS ROSEA PALLIDA PLENA — (Syn. Muta- bilis.) Large, full bloom; glossy soft pink shaded chamois, changing to pure white. Not for sale. OFFICINALIS ROSEA SUPERBA — Shining satiny-rose, tinged salmon. Beautiful flower. Not for sale. OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA — Large, globular, brilliant crimson flowers. This is the early flowering red Peony of old gardens. Not for sale. SINGLE PEONIES No collection is complete that does not contain some of the beautiful Single Peonies. Perhaps they are not as bold and gorgeous as the others; certainly they are among the best when considered along artistic lines. They are chaste and rare looking; they show the beau- tiful golden stamens which other types may conceal; and those of us who love simple things may prefer them to all other types. They are free bloomers and excellent for cutting. ALBIFLORA, The Bride — (Syn. La Fiancee.) (Dessert, 1902), also Snowflake (Kelway.) Very beautiful, large pure white flowers with a mass of golden stamens. Tall, vigorous grower, free bloomer, very early. $2.00. AUSTIN CHAMBERLAIN— (Kelway, 1900.) Very large, single. Deep amaranth-red. Medium tall, very free bloomer. Early. Good landscape variety. $1.50. Fall delivery. 122 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. Peony, Therese. Peony, Monsieur Jules Elie. Japanese Peony, Snow Wheel. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO 123 AUTUMNUS — (Kelway.) Medium size. Clear amaranth- red. Medium dwarf. Very early. 50c. Fall delivery only. CLEOPATRA — (Kelway.) Rosy-flesh, shell-like in color and form. $2.00. Fall delivery only. DARKNESS — (Brand, 1913.) Very dark maroon, with darker markings at base of petals, surrounding a mass of golden stamens. Tall, strong, free. Very early. Not for sale. DUCHESS OF PORTLAND — (Barr.) Soft pink, frilled white. Very beautiful. $1.00. EMILY — (Kelway.) Medium size. Violet-rose. Double row of petals. Medium tall. Extra early. 50c. FINE LADY — (Kelway.) Large, cup-shaped flower. Blush-white. $2.00. Fall delivery only. FLAG OF TRUCE — (Kelway.) Large size. Lilac- white. Medium dwarf, strong, erect grower, very free. An early bloomer and an extra good variety. Not for sale. FLAG OF WAR — (Kelway.) Large. Purple-garnet. Erect, tall grower, strong vivid red stems, foliage dark. Early. $1.50. Fall delivery only. FRANK BRAMLEY — (Kelway.) Very large. Deep rose- magenta or crimson. Tall, erect, strong grower. Early. $1.00. Fall delivery only. GEORGE ALEXANDER — (Kelway.) Deep maroon, with a cushion of crimson petaloids in center. $2.00. HENRY FARMAN — • (Kelway.) Large. Purple-crimson. Not for sale. JUPITER — (Kelway.) Large. Rosy-magenta. Erect, me- dium tall, very free bloomer. Very attractive and one of the best for landscape use. Early. 50c. LEANDER STARR JAMESON — (Kelway.) Blush-rose. Very fine. Not for sale. L’ETIN CEL ANTE — (Dessert.) Very large, cup-shaped flowers, with large petals of most beautiful bright car- mine, with very pronounced silver margin. Very showy and brilliant. $3.00. Fall delivery only. LORD MORLEY — (Kelway.) Rich* deep crimson-purple. Not for sale. MIDNIGHT — (Brand, 1907.) Dark crimson-maroon. Very j early. $3.00. Fall delivery only. METEOR — Bright dazzling crimson. $1.00. MILLAIS — (Kelway.) Very large. Very dark crimson. Tall, free bloomer; early. $1.00. MRS. BEERBOHM TREE — (Kelway.) Blush-white. Dainty coloring; charming and graceful form. $2.00. NULLI SECUNDUS — (Kelway.) Deep crimson-scarlet. $2.00. Fall delivery only. PRIDE OF LANGPORT — (Kelway.) Beautiful shade of brilliant yet soft peach-pink. One of the finest single varieties. Not for sale. RED QUEEN — (Kelway.) Deep crimson. Upright habit. Not for sale. ROSY DAWN — (Barr.) Large snow-white tinged blush at first, resembling a great white water lily. $1.00. SILVER CUP — (Kelway.) Very large; exceedingly beau- tiful. Pure white. Not for sale. STANLEY — (Kelway.) Large, very dark brilliant crim- son. Tall, very erect, free bloomer. Early midseason. The most valuable crimson single Peony for landscape work. 50c. THE KING — (Kelway.) Medium size. Dark aniline-red, strong, erect, free bloomer. Early. Not for sale. WILBUR WRIGHT — (Kelway.) Chocolate-maroon. Fine habit. A very unusual and striking color. $2.50. Fall delivery only. JAPANESE PEONIES The Japanese Peonies are intermediate between the single and double types, their stamens being transformed into narrow petaloids, giving to them a soft and beautiful effect. Most of them have large, cup-shaped guard petals. The form of the flowers is distinct, artistic and beautiful, while the colors are very brilliant, many flowers striped in contrasting shades. ALBATROSS — (Wallace.) Magnificent, finely formed flow- ers, pink tinted guard petals, with a central filling of old gold, narrow, crimped petals. $2.00. Fall delivery only. AMA-NO-SODE — (Japan.) Immense flowers of bright rose, shading lighter toward edge of petals. Novel and strik- ing. Not for sale. APPLE BLOSSOM (Rei-Kai-Zan — Name of a Mountain in Japan) — Blush-yellow in central filamental petals. $2.00. Fall delivery only. ATTRACTION— (Hollis, 1906.) Very large, medium, com- pact. Guards very deep Tyrian-rose, -narrow center petals tipped yellow. Fragrant. Tall, strong, free. Midseason. $2.00. Fall delivery only. BOBBIE BEE — (Hollis.) Red guard with golden center. CASHMERE (Chiyo Kagami — Very old mirror) — Very tall, double. White, striped and bordered light crimson at the edge of the petals. $1.50. Fall delivery only. CATHEDRAL (Hana-no-Sato — Name of a native flower) — Blush, central filamental petals creamy. Not for sale. CRI3ISON AND GOLD — (Wallace.) Very large deep crim- son, with a splendid golden center tinted with old rose. Strong grower. Not for sale. CROWN ON CROWN ( Yamatosangai — The three states of existence) — Pink petals forming three layers in different shades. Not for sale. CRYSTAL QUEEN (Magome-Shiro — -Pure white) — Large, pure white flowers, with petals of beautiful texture. Strong and free. $3.00. Fall delivery only. DAWN — (Wallace.) Very large flowers, beautiful soft pink with straw colored center. Very beautiful. Award of merit. Royal Horticultural Society, England. Not for sale. DAYBREAK — Pale rose, central filamental petals yellow. A very handsome flower. $1.00. DRAGON’S HEAD (Tatsugashire — Dragon’s Head) — Pale rose, striped dark crimson, yellow stamens. Very odd. Not for sale. FLAMBOYANT (Kame-no-Kegoromo — Turtle’s holiday at- tire)— Rose, central filamental petals yellow. $4.00. Fall delivery only. FLASHLIGHT— (Hollis, 1906.) Very large, globular. Guards light Tyrian-rose, narrow center petals amber- yellow, shading pink at the base. Medium height, erect, strong. Early. One of the best. Not for sale. GERALDINE — (Kelway.) Large, medium, flat, Japanese type. Deep carmine-violet. Erect, tall, compact habit. Midseason. Extra good. $1.00. GLORY — (Hollis, 1907.) Medium size, flat, loose. Guards light Tyrian-rose, narrow lingulated center petals gold- en-yellow, tipped silver. Tall, erect. Midseason. Not for sale. GYPSY — (Hollis, 1904.) Large, flat, loose; very dark uni- form Tyrian-rose. Medium tall. Midseason. $1.00. IMPERIAL QUEEN — (Wallace.) Bright crimson, with yellow center tinged crimson. Flowers of perfect form. Not for sale. INNOCENCE — (Hollis, 1904.) Medium size, flat, compact. Guards lilac-rose, narrow center petals canary-yellow, fading to cream-white. Fragrance X. Tall, free. Mid- season. Not for sale. KING OF ENGLAND — (Kelway.) Rich ruby-madder, long narrow central petals pure gold, changing to gold striped crimson. $3.00. LABOLAS — Medium size. Dark crimson, narrow central petals tipped yellow; strong and vigorous, free bloomer. Midseason. 50c. LEMON QUEEN (Gui-hui-taku) — Pure white with a cen- tral cushion of short, fringed, pale yellow petals. $2.00. Fall delivery only. MARGARET ATWOOD — Very large, pure white, cup- shaped flowers, with deep golden center. Very large petals of heavy texture, strong and vigorous. The finest white variety. Not for sale. MIKADO — (Barr.) Dark crimson, with narrow filamentg.1 petals crimson edged and tipped gold. $2.50. Fall de- livery only. OLIVIA — Large, flat, Japanese type. Guards lilac-white, center formed of innumerable long thread-like amber- yellow petals. Coloring delicate and beautiful. Fra- grance X. Strong, erect, medium. Not for sale. QUEEN ALEXANDRA— (Wallace.) Soft pale pink, with large filling of amber-tinted smaller petals. $2.00. Fall delivery only. ROSALIND (Kasane-Jishi — A pair of lions) — Pink central filamental petals tipped with buff. Large flower and strong plant. Not for sale. SEIRIU SOMAE — (Japan.) Guard petals milk-white, cen- tral narrow petals sulphur-white, streaked and tipped with yellow. Not for sale. SNOW WHEEL — (See illustration.) Beautiful flowers, with broad outer petals, resembling the Camellia. Full central tuft of filamental petals. The entire flower im- maculate wfliite. $3.00. SUNBEAM — (Hollis, 1904.) Medium size, flat, loose. Guards pale rose-pink fading to lilac-white, center canary-yellow, fading to cream-white. Fragrance X. Erect, medium tall. Midseason, $2.00. THE DRAGON — (Wallace.) Very large flowers with broad petals of great substance. Brilliant crimson with large central cushion Strong grower. Not for sale. TORAt-N 0-31 AKI — (Japan.) Very large, lilac-white, with twdrows of guard petals. Cushion center of white and clear amber-yellow. Strong, erect, medium height. Very free. Early midseason. Not for sale. WHITE QUEEN — (Wallace.) Large, well-formed flower. Magnificent pure white, with center petals faintly tinted cream. One of the finest white Japanese Peonies. $3.50. Fall delivery only. 124 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBVRG, OHIO Dalmarius. Blue Jay. Powhatan. Loreley. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO . 125 IRIS THERE are many divisions of the Iris family, with flowers of various types, coming- from all over the world. All are interesting, some strange rather than beautiful, others of surpassing loveliness. The ordinary gardener will not be concerned with the many divisions, and it is not within the scope of this book to go into much detail along that line. Briefly, the Iris family is divided into two great series, the Rhizamatous, having a creeping rhizome or root stock, and the Bulbous. The Rhizamatous series has seven subdivisions; in two of these subdivisions, the Pogoniris or Bearded, and the Apogon or Beardless, are comprised most of the Irises listed in this catalogue. BEARDED IRISES This section is divided into groups, as follows: The Germanicas, flowering in May, comprising but few species; the old-fashioned “Blue Flag” belongs to this group; Amoena, with white standards; Neglecta, with standards in shades of lavender and purple; Pallida, tall strong plants, with wide beautiful leaves, and large, sweet-scented flow- ers in lavender, purple and blue, with some roses; Squalens, with clouded almost transparent standards of copper, bronze and fawn; Plicata, with beautifully frilled, colored margins on white ground; Variegata, with standards in various shades of yellow. The flowers are beautiful in form and wonderful in structure. In colors we find royal-purple and gold, all shades of blue from delicate azure to deepest velvet, cream and snowy-white, violet so dark as to be almost black, shades of fawn and brown, copper and bronze, crimson and rose, ruffled, bordered, penciled and splashed in marvelous designs, some with texture of extreme and exquisite delicacy, gleaming in the sunlight like the tracery of frost, others like heavy satin and velvet. It is indeed a far cry from the “Flags” of old gardens to the lovely creations of the great hybridists, with their graceful and elegant forms and rich colors. y-, I The culture of the Irises of this section is ridiculously simple and easy. They will stand more neg- f i||l’|i|,0 lect than any flower we know. Once planted they are well able to take care of themselves, although, like all flowers, they appreciate attention and respond to it. They delight in hot sunshine and well drained soil. They should not be planted in wet places, as this will cause decay of the rhizomes. During spring and their blooming season they are very appreciative of water, but after their blooming season, during the rest- ing period, they should have a good drying out. They are perfectly hardy. They may be planted in early spring, but August and September, their dormant season, is recommended as the better time. As a matter of fact, we have transplanted them when in full bloom with good success. However, if they are planted later than August and Sep- tember, be sure to firm the ground well, and give a light covering of straw or litter. For fertilizer use bone meal or very old and well-rotted manure; fresh manure is sure destruction. Keep the ground well worked, and do not plant anything between the Irises as a carpeting. Do not trim the leaves. When the plants become so large as to crowd each other too much, they must be lifted and divided, cutting the rhizomes. In the descriptions the following abbreviations are used: Am., Amoena; Neg., Neglecta; Pall., Pallida; Plic., Plicata; Sq., Squalens; Var., Variegata; S., standards or upright petals; F., falls or drooping petals. IRIS, Tall Bearded Fleur=de=Lis, The National Flower of France ABOU HASSAN — (Var.) A very brilliant flower. S. deep- est buttercup-yellow; F. brilliant velvety-brown veined yellow; beard deepest orange. All divisions rather nar- row. Fifteen inches. 15c. AGNES — A beautiful Iris. S. White, frilled and shaded lilac; F. white, traced with lilac at the base of claw. Two feet. 25c. AGNES SOREL — F. and S. very pale lavender-blue clouded with yellow and slate; base of falls veined brown; style arms grayish-white tinged pale yellow. Delicate pastel effect. 50c. A IK A — (Am.) S. and style arms white with a slight touch here and there of bright lilac; F. white with a beautiful overlay of bright lilac. Flower of candelabrum form. A beautiful, delicate Iris. 25c. AIXO — F. rose; S. lilac. 35c. ALBATROSS — i(Barr.) New. S. white, shaded palest of blues; F. white, veined and tipped purple. 50c. ALBERT VICTOR — (Pall.) Beautiful warm lavender, giv- ing an effect of light and dark shading on account of the ruffling and curling of the divisions. All divisions broad, long and full. S. incurved; F. drooping. Great flowers of fine form and splendid substance. Forty inches. 15c. ALBICANS, PRINCESS OF WALES— A beautiful little Iris, very pure. S. snow-white; F. pure white reticulated violet and brown at base. All divisions long. 35c. ALCAZAR — New. Enormous flowers of great substance. All divisions very large. Tall and vigorous plant. Col- oring unique and of great richness. S. light bluish- violet with bronze reflections; F. deep purple with bronze-veined throat; style arms deep amber with mid- dle band of bluish- violet. One of the most striking. $1.25. AMABILIS — (Neg.) S. upright and spreading, bright lilac, paler along midrib with dark wire edge; F. narrow, held horizontally, rich velvety violet-purple, upper part cream strongly netted dusky purple. Two feet. 15c. — (?yn. Macrantha.) (Ger.) A beautiful form from Asia Minor. Enormous flower of distinct form and rich coloring. S. very large and spreading, glistening deep violet, veined at base; F. bright violet, transparent, very lull; beard long, bright yellow. Two feet. 35c. AMBIGTJ — (Vilmorin.) New. Plant semi-dwarf, height about twenty-three inches; large flower well opened, having lower divisions velvety brown-red, striped on the haft, and a yellow beard. Upper . divisions full, bright smoky red; semi-late, flowering toward the end of May. (Introducer’s description.) $2.00. ARCHEVEftUE — (Vilmorin.) New. One of the richest and most beautiful flowers in our collection. Very scarce. S. purple- violet; F. deep velvety violet. Early. $1.00. ARGUS — (Ger.) S. and F. dark purple; distinct and rich in effect. 25c. ARLEQUIN MALINOIS— Semi-late. A very strange Iris, curious as to marking and coloring, but very attractive. All divisions very long and narrow. S. spreading, giv- ing a candelabrum form, very pale lilac, really a tinted white, variously tinged, rayed and spotted very dark violet. Style arms lilac-white, tinted bright violet at tips; F. at base and over upper half of surface cream tinted velvety dark-violet. Twenty-nine inches. 75c. ARNOLS — (Sq.) S. purplish-bronze; F. rich velvety pur- ple; style arms bronze striped violet. All division^ very long. Striking and handsome flowers. 25c. ASSUERUS — Flowers self-colored, beautiful carmine-vio- let with yellow beard. Style arms very beautiful, pale satiny carmine-violet with amber border on side. All divisions rather narrow, standards very long, upright and converging. 25c. ATTRACTION — (Neg.) S. pale violet-blue deeper at edges; F. much deeper violet-blue with still darker veinings all over surface, passing to white netted blue at base; beard almost white; style arms lavender-white feathered with lavender-blue. 25c. AUREA — (Syn. Californica.) Large flowers of beautiful form; S. and F. rich chrome-yellow. Must not be con- fused with the species Aurea. 25c. BARIENSIS — (Plic.) S. and F. white, delicately edged and dotted pale lilac-rose. Beautiful. 25c. BEAUTY — (Plic.) S. and style arms pure white; F. up- right and converging, bright violet-blue passing to pale lilac-blue at tip, and reticulated on pure white at base. 25c. BELLE HORTENSE — (Plic.) S. white deeply frilled Petunia- violet; F. white lightly bordered Petunia- violet; style arms bluish-violet. 50c. 126 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO , BERCHTA — (Var.) New. S. straw-yellow with very faint bluish- violet reflections; F. of beautiful texture, soft shade of bluish carmine-violet, with border of dull straw-yellow. All divisions broad and full. 50c. BLACK KNIGHT — (Syn. Black Prince.) A beautiful new Iris of wonderful richness and depth of color. S. in- tense deep violet-blue; F. deep velvety purple. Very late bloomer. This is one of the rarest and scarcest Irises in the world, and we doubt if a hundred specimens could be assembled together. It is sometimes sold un- der the name “Black Prince,” and should not be con- fused with the variety Kochii, which is also sometimes called “Black Prince.” Kochii is a very charming Iris, with large, beautifu-l flowers of deep pure violet, but does not possess the wonderful velvety texture which makes of the Black Knight a marked flower. $1.50. BLUE JAY — (Farr.) (Neg.) S. bright clear blue; F. in- tense dark blue; style arms bright blue. Bright and beautiful flowers of large size and elegant form. All divisions very broad. Thirty inches. 50c. BRIDESMAID — Semi-early. S. at base white tinted pale lilac, passing to paie lilac at tips; F. creamy-white deli- cately veined pale lilac, more deeply veined velvety Petunia-violet at base. Twenty-nine inches. 25c. BRITTANNICUS — (Sq.) S. fawn and pinkish-lavender, gold at base; F. reddish- violet with lighter midrib, and bor- der brown veined broadly on white; style arms like standards. This variety is useful to plant in mixed border as a foil to lighter colors. 15c. BRONZE BEAUTY — (Sq.) S. amber tinged heliotrope brightened with gold at base; F. pale brownish helio- trope, at base yellowish-white striped brown. Twenty- eight inches. 15c. CAMELEON — (Neg.) S. mingled slate and blue; F. mingled purple and blue; at the base they are snow- white widely veined with brown, below this are some lovely velvety purple veins which blend gradually into the ground color; beard bright orange. The divisions are all very long, ruffled, of good texture. 25c. CANARY BIRD — (Syn. Flavescans.) Very early. Flowers self-colored very pale yellow; F. slightly striped brown at the base. Twenty-nine inches. 15c. CANDELABRE — (Neg.) Semi-early. S. very long, erect, bright violet with both lighter and darker shading, strongly spotted dusky violet at base on inside giving a peculiar tigered effect; F. rich and velvety dusky violet, at base dusky velvety violet striped on white. Unique candelabrum-like form and rich coloring. 35c. CAPRICE — (Sq.) Semi-early. Very vigorous. Very large flowers of dark violet-rose. Coloring very distinct. Twenty-four inches. 50c. CARTHUSIAN — New handsome hybrid with large full flowers of great substance. S. bright blue; F. darker blue w?th violet tinge, deep and velvety-brown at claw. Two feet. 75c. CATERINA — (Foster.) (Cypriana X Pall.) A handsome new hybrid with massive flowers of heavy texture on stout branching stems, four and one-half feet high. Splendid clear color, brilliant lavender with pinkish re- flections, like a piece of changeable silk, base of fall broadly veined greenish-bronze. $1.00. CELESTE — (Pall.) Delicately beautiful flowers, self-col- ored pale sky-blue. Very free. 25c. CELIA — A pretty hybrid between Pallida and Cengialti, with neat globular flowers, self-colored pale bluish- violet. Flower elegant and graceful, of exquisite and delicate texture, all divisions very long,' moderately ruf- fled. 35 c. CHELLES — (Var.) S. bright golden-yellow; F. bright red- purple, beautifully reticulated. One of the best. 15c. CHERUBIN — New. Semi-early. Immense flowers with all divisions \ery broad. S. pinkish heliotrope on white giving a general effect of pale pinkish heliotrope, with a golden sheen at base; F. white tinted and broadly veined deeper pinkish-heliotrope, base deeply veined vinous mauve. $1.25. CHESTER HUNT — (Farr.) (Pall. X Neg.) S. celestial blue; F. dark ultramarine blue with velvety overlay, bordered pale blue, shading at base. Twenty-seven inches. 75c. CIENGIALTI LOPPIO — (The Ciengialti group is closely related to the Pallidas, and is noticeable for the neat globular flowers.) A new and pretty Iris with deep violet sweet-scented flowers, borne in clusters on long branching stems. Beard deep orange. The whole plant is exceedingly graceful both as to habit and to shape of flowers. The standards and falls are very long and perfectly elliptical in form. It blooms in May, produc- ing its flowers in great profusion. Eighteen inches. 35c. CIENGIALTI ZEPHYR— Exquisitely formed little flowers of silky texture; S. and F. clear violet-blue. Fragrance sweet, clear and distinct. Stems slender. Two feet. 35c. CLARENCE WEDGE — (Fryer.) S. glistening pale lilac slightly clouded, with gold at base, and with a golden sheen over all the surface; F. bright reddish-purple overlaid velvety brown, having pale yellow border on one side, pale violet on the other. Style arms pale yel- low; beard orange. Coloring very rich. Beautifully formed flowers having all divisions very broad. $1.25. CLARIS SIMA — (Neg.) A very striking Iris, rich and beautiful. S. very full and crumpled, bright violet-pur- ple veined darker; F. good size, held horizontally, dark violet-purple broadly netted on snow-white, blackish at tips; base of both S. and F. striped dusky red-violet, giving a peculiar tigered effect. Twenty-four inches. 15c. CLEOPATRE — A good yellow Iris, rich and soft in color- ing. S. very soft amber touched with gold at base; F. paler, widely and richly striped golden-brown; beard deep golden-yellow. 75c. COMTE DE ST. CLAIR — (Am.) S. violaceous white; F. richly striped deep velvety violet on white ground, with wide margin of pale violet. Very pretty. Two feet. 25c. COMTESSE DE COURCY— (Plic.) Semi-early. S. broad, white widely frilled and sanded fresh bright lilac; F. broad and drooping, white slightly bordered lilac. Flower of elegant form and great substance. Twenty- seven inches. 75c. CRUSADER — (Foster.) S. a light shade, F. a deep shade of clear violet-blue; beard orange-yellow. Flowers very large, broad-petaled, of very heavy texture. Erect grow- ing and free flowering. Three and one-half feet. One of the finest of the Foster hybrids. $2.50. DALMARIUS — '(Pall.) S. pale aniline-blue shaded amber; F. darker shaded violet-brown; style arms amber and pale blue; beard orange. Very distinct. 25c. DARIUS — S. rich golden-yellow; F. reddish-violet retic- ulated on white, margined primrose; style arms golden- yellow; beard orange. Twenty inches. 25c. DAWN — Beautiful sulphur-yellow bronze-veined at the throat. Distinguished from Canary Bird or Flavescans by the bright orange beard and soft amber shading at throat. 50 c. DEJAZET — New. Late. Enormous flowers with broad divisions. S. bronzy-rose with golden sheen; F. bright reddish-violet with brownish shadings; beard yellow; style arms brownish-yellow; haft veined brown. One of the most beautiful. $1.25. DELICATA — (Pall.) A delicately beautiful Iris of quaint coloring, distinct in form and marking. Standards and falls all same size and shape, small and oval, which with the spreading standards gives a lily-like effect. S. very pure silvery light bluish-lavender, delicately traced deeper; F. a deeper and warmer shade, delicately netted on white, passing to velvety warm lavender at base; throat tigered dusky purple. 15c. DONNA MARIA— (Am.) S. white; F. white tinted lilac. Twenty-six inches. 25c. DUC DECAZES — Very late. S. pale lilac; F. very bright rich reddish-violet. One of the most distinct. Colors in lovely contrast. Twenty-nine inches. 75c. DUCHESSE DE CHATEAUFORT— (Neg.) S. warm laven- der, same shade as Albert Victor, broad, full, incurved; style arms like S.; F. velvety violet, snow-white at base, entire surface veined a deeper shade of lovely vel- vety violet. Flower large, of splendid shape. 25c. DUC DE NEMOURS— (Am.) A fitting companion for the charming Duchesse de Nemours. S. snow-white with the least stippling of violet at base; F. snow-white strongly netted violet, but with not so much color as the Duchesse; style arms white with a trace of violet washed on tips. Beautifully formed flowers, compact rounded form. All divisions short and broad, F. droop- ing. Twenty-seven inches. 15c. DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS — Semi-early. S. very pale bluish-white; F. white beautifully and heavily striped velvety violet-blue over all the surface; beard white. Twenty-nine inches. A refined and charming sort. 50c. DIANE — New. Semi-late. Very large flowers, having S. of soft blue, F. slightly deeper blue. Not for sale. DR. BERNICE — (Sq.) S. bronze flushed bluish-violet with golden reflections; style arms banded pinkish-lavender; F. velvety purple with light and dark shadings, closely netted brown on yellowish-white at base. Large, beau- tiful flower, all divisions full. Two feet. 35c. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 127 DU BOIS DU MILAN — (Neg.) S. very palest Parma violet with pearly shadings, touched greenish-gold at base; F. good heavy texture, rich purple striped and reticulated very daintily on white at base. Twenty-six inches. 25c. EDOUARD MICHEL — A splendid Iris, noble and striking. Tall spikes of flowers of splendid shape, large and well opened, self-colored intense purple-violet. S. broad and frilled, somewhat spreading as with the Japanese Iris; F. of great width. Semi-early. Thirty-two inches. $1.60. Fall delivery only. E. U. CRANDALL — (Farr.) (Plic.) S. white widely bor- dered deep blue; F. white bordered at base with deep blue. Style arm blue. Flower of distinct form, having all divisions very short and broad. Dwarf plant, only eighteen inches in height. 75c. ELEON — (Sq.) A rich, dark flower. S. old gold flushed and spotted purple-brown; F. velvety dark maroon, very closely striped on white at base. 25c. ELDORADO — (New.) Coloring unique and distinct re- sulting from a mingling of yellowish-bronze and violet. S. yellowish-bronze shaded with violet; F. violet touched with yellowish-bronze, haft strongly striped with brown; style arms golden-yellow and violet; beard bright yellow. Divisions all narrow and very long. Thirty-two inches. $1.15. ERICH — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. bright light violet, flushed rose; F. bright violet-purple; large flowers, with wide standards and falls. Thirty-six inches. 75c. EUGENE SUE — (Am.) S. white with brownish cast; F. violet reticulated on white, passing to solid color at tips. Eighteen inches. 15c. FAIRY — (Plic.) One of the most beautiful and graceful. Divisions all very broad, standards incurving and falls recurving, producing a globular form. S. white with midrib of soft green, delicately veined soft blue at the base; F. creamy-white delicately veined blue at base; style arms very conspicuous, bright clear blue. Two feet. This is one of the indispensables. 25c. FAUSTINE — Semi-early. S. lilac; F. very bright deep violet strongly veined on white. Coloring very soft and beautiful. Twenty-seven inches. 50c. FLORENCE BARR— (Neg.) A delicate, pretty Iris, of very soft coloring, pale blush-rose lilac, slightly deeper in the falls. Small flowers. Twenty-four inches. 25c. FLORENTINE — ’(Species.) (Syn. Silver King.) Very early. Large fragrant white flowers with very slight lilac reflections. Twenty-nine inches. 15c. FLORENTINE. QUEEN EMMA — (Syn. Alba Odorata.) Pure white slightly tinted blue; S. long and tapering; F. very long. Fragrant. Vigorous plant. 25c. FOSTER’S YELLOW — (Var.) F. and S. rich creamy-yel- low, intermediate in color between Flavescans or Canary Bird and Bearded Aurea. Eighteen inches. 25c. FREDERICK — (Neg.) S. pale lavender; F. lavender barred with brown; very pretty form, all divisions very full and long. Very free. One of the best for massing. 15c. FRO — New. S. deep gold; F. brilliant chestnut-brown with narrow border of gold; style arms gold. 50c. GAGUS — New. S. clear light yellow; F. carmine-violet with brownish cast netted on white; distinct border of dull pale yellow. Good form, falls drooping, all divi- sions short and broad. 35c. GANYMEDE — (Var.) S. yellow flaked maroon; F. white reticulated maroon-black. Two feet. 15c. GYSELS — Slaty-blue spotted with white. 50c. HALLERIANA — Bright porcelain-blue with yellow crest. 35 c. HEBE — (Plic.) S. white delicately tinted lilac; F. white slightly veined lilac at base; style arms bright lilac. 35c. HECTOR — (Var.) S. transparent mother of pearl passing to soft primrose; style arms primrose; F. velvety brown- ish-crimson with violet reflections, paler middle line. Thirty inches. 15c. HER MAJESTY — (Pall.) Described as an improved Queen of May with color deeper and brighter. The prettiest of the “pink” sorts. Thirty inches. 35c. HIAWATHA — (Farr.) (Neg.) S. pale lavender flushed rose; F. royal-purple bordered lavender, veined on white at base. All divisions very broad. Twenty-eight inches. HONORABILIS— (Syn. Sans Souci.) (Var.) S. golden; F rich mahogany-brown. Eighteen inches. 15c. HUGO — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. Petunia-violet; F. deep purple; wide-spreading flower. Thirty-three inches. 75c. INNOCENZA — Late. Pure white with bright golden-yel- low crest; style arms white. The only coloring on the divisions is a very slight veining of violet and brown at base of falls. A delicate and lovely little flower. Twenty-six inches. 25c. IRIS KING — (Var.) A beautiful new Iris, a cross between Pallida Dalmatica and Maori King. Plant tall and strong, flowers large. S. old gold; F. very broad, rich velvety crimson bordered gold. 50c. IROQ/UOIS — (Farr.) (Sq.) S. smoky lavender, dotted brown; F. black-maroon, reticulated white at base. Tall and striking. 50c. ISOLINE — There is nothing like this Iris in the whole collection, either in form or color. It is hard to give an idea of its peculiar beauty. The flowers are very large, of heavy texture. S. very broad, pale pink-lilac with light and dark shadings; F. very long, purple old rose, veined warm golden-brown at base, and with a touch of the same color here and there over the surface; beard yellow. $1.25. JACQTJESIANA — (Syn. Caroline de Sansel and Conscience.) (Sq.) S. fawn brightened at base with gold; F. velvety reddish-violet, almost black, of wonderful substance and depth of color; style arms old gold and fawn. One of the best. Thirty inches. 50c. JAMES BOYD — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. immense, broad, in- curved, forming a high dome-shaped center, clear iight blue; F. dark violet, tipped and edged lighter. A broadly expanded flower. Thirty inches. 75c. JEANNE d’ARC — A lovely Iris, with large flowers. Semi- early. S. very large, ruffled, spreading after the manner of the Japanese, white, border very delicately penciled bright lilac; F. pure white bordered bright lilac at base; style arms tipped and midribbed deep bright lilac. Thirty-one inches. 60c. JEAN SISLEY — - (Sq.) S. crimson-bronze; F. crimson. Colors very warm and pretty in sunlight. Twenty-six inches. 15c. JENNY LIND— Rich and attractive. S. mingled bright gold and old gold with pearly reflections; F. velvety purplish-brown, veined on yellowish-white at base; style arms tinted pinkish. 75c. JULIETTE — (Am.) Semi-late. S. pure white; F. pure violet striped and margined brighter. A unique and pretty flower, resembling the bulbous Irises in the deli- cate structure of its flowers. Twenty-seven inches. 25c. JUNGFRAU — (Am.) S. white ; F. white striped blue. Two feet. 25c. ' JUNIATA — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. and F. clear blue, deeper than Dalmatica; large fragrant flowers. The tallest of the Bearded Irises, with unusually long drooping foli- age. 50c. JUSTINIAN — (Sq.) S. bluish violet-bronze; F. black-ma- roon reticulated on white, touched gold at base; style arms bright gold and violet-bronze. Coloring subdued, but rich and harmonious. 25c. KATHLEEN — (Pall.) New. Self-colored soft rose-lilac. Very dainty and charming. 50c. KHEDIVE — (Pall.) Deep lavender veined darker; distinct orange beard. Thirty-three inches. 15c. KHARPUT — (Ger.) Early. Closely related to the old German Iris, but with flowers as large again. S. bright violet- F. deep purple-violet, very long, tongue-shaped; beard white. Stems long and rigid. Very fine. Thirty inches. 25c. KOCHII — (Syn. Erebe, Black Prince.) (Ger.) Very early. Very large and beautiful flowers of very deep pure violet. Twenty-three inches. 25c. LADY FOSTER — (Foster.) One of the finest of the Fos- ter hybrids, flowers very large, of heavy texture, car- ried very erect. S. pale blue; F. light bluish-violet, veined old gold at the throat. Three and one-half feet. $1.60. LADY JANE — (Sq.) Very soft coloring, purplish old rose, in the standards a pale shade with golden-brown re- flections oh the border, more pronounced at base where it is delicately netted old rose; in the falls the color is daintily netted on white, passing to yellowish-white at base; style arms Naples-yellow and amber. Thirty inches. 45c. 128 THE WING SEED COMPANY , ME CHAN I CSB UR G, OHIO. LADY SEYMOUR — (Sq.) S. pale lavender-blue; F. bright velvety violet and brown netted on violaceous white. Pretty. Twenty-five inches. 15c. LA TENDRESSE- (Pall.) Tall vigorous plant, full spike of large flowers with elegant globular form. All divi- sions very broad and ruffled. Coloring distinct, bright blue, brightened with reddish-purple in center of falls. Four feet. 35c. LAVATER — (Neg.) S. lavender, veined purple; F. white, traced and tipped violet. Twenty-four inches. 15c. LAVENDULACEA — (Sq.) Very pale and delicate coloring. S. very deilcate mingling of palest lavender and Havana- brown, brightened with gold at base; F. lovely pure lavender, slightly touched at edge with gold and fawn, base netted greenish-gold on white. All divisions broad and rounded. Charming. 15c. UEDA — (Farr.) (Plic.) S. white frilled and dotted rose- lilac. F. white; style arms rose. Compact, beautiful form. Two feet. 75c. LE PACTOLE — (Sq.) S. pinkish violet-bronze, paler than Justinian and bronze more pronounced; style arms like S. F. bright violet-blue, very velvety, brighter at tip, base strongly reticulated brown on yellowish-white. All divisions very long. A good Iris, rather loosely ar- ranged, coloring soft and rich. 35c. LEWIS TROWBRIDGE — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. bright violet; F. blue- violet shaded rose; style arms pale pinkish vio- let feathered with the rose-shaded violet. A magnificent flower of orchid type, S. broad and spreading, F. round and drooping. Texture exquisite. The unique feature of this flower is the shading of rose on lilac. Thirty-three inches. 75c. LOHENGRIN — (Pall.) New. Cattleya-mauve in various shades from a tinted white in style arms and base of falls to the deeper coloring at tips, of divisions, giving a lovely effect of shading. All divisions very broad and full, standards ruffled. Flower of beautiful form and large size. Vigorous plant. Three feet. 50c. LORD GREY — (Sq.) Absolutely unique coloring. S. mas- tic or putty color with the faintest flush of rose, touched golden-brown at base; style arms putty color with slight tinting of rose; F. putty color veined and netted on cream, washed rose in middle of falls. Two feet. 25c. LORELEY — (Var.) New. S. light yellow; F. velvety pur- ple, at base broadly striped on yellowish-white, and margined cream; style arms deeper yellow. Thirty inches. 35c. BOUIS VAN HOUTTE — (Neg.) S. smoky lilac-mauve; flushed rose on edges; F. brownish-purple overlaid paler shade netted on white at base. 15c. MME. BLANCHE PION — (Sq.) New. S. pale amber pass- ing to deep amber at base; F. pale purple, overlaid vel- vety purple deeper in middle, paler on border. A hand- some flower of fine form. Divisions broad. 25c. MME. CHEREAU — (Plic.) One of the best, strong and beautiful. S. white deeply and elegantly frilled bright lobelia-blue; F. long and drooping, white bordered blue; style arms bright blue. Thirty-two inches. 15c. MME. GUERVILLE— Semi-late. S. bright violet so thickly sanded and veined on white as to give the effect of solid color; F. bluish-violet striped on white; style arms white tinted bright violet. Thirty-one inches. 35c. MME. PACQUITTE — (Pall.) Early. Beautiful rosy-claret self. Forty-two inches. 25c. MAJOR — • (Ger.) Early. Immense flowers. S. purple- blue; F. dark purple. 15c. MA MIE — (Plic.) Beautiful compact form. S. pure white with ruffled border delicately penciled blue; F. pure white, delicately veined green, border very slightly penciled blue; style arms blue. 35c. MAORI KING — Coloring very brilliant. S. rich golden- yellow; F. velvety crimson margined gold. Eighteen inches. 25c. MARENGO — (Var.) S. brilliant golden-yellow, pure and clear; F. rich crimson-brown, reticulated yellow. Fine. Twenty inches. 15c. MARMORA — (Sq.) S. sulphur and fawn; F. crimson- purple, margined lavender. Twenty-two inches. 15c. MARY GARDEN — (Sq.) S. pale yellow flushed pale lav- ender giving iridescent effect; F. long and drooping, creamy-white minutely stippled and veined maroon. An elegant flower of distinct coloring and markings. Twenty-eight inches. 75c. MARY GRAY — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. clear lavender-blue of silky texture; F. dark satiny lobelia-blue. Large flow- ers of elegant form, with broad divisions. Three feet. 75c. MARY MINANELLE — (Am.) A beautiful little Iris, prac- tically a pure white, the falls when first open showing a faint lavender tinge fading to pure white. Flowers of ' compact form in pretty clusters. Eighteen inches. 25c. MASSASOIT — (Farr.) S. a distinct shade of metallic Venetian blue; F. deeper, very velvety and rich. A beautiful flower, of fine texture and great substance. All divisions very broad and full. 75c. MAURELIE — S. old gold; F. marbled brown. 35c. MERCEDES — New. Semi-early. Vigorous and free. S. pure white frilled golden-brown; F. white bordered violet. Not for sale. MEXICAINE — (Var.) S. very clear pure yellow; F. brown- ish-red, very distinctly striped on white, narrow yellow border with wire edge of red. Eighteen inches. 15c. MINNEHAHA — (Farr.) (Var.) S. creamy-white, shaded yellow; F. creamy-white heavily reticulated maroon; style arms clear yellow; fragrant. Very large. Two feet. $1.00. MIRALBA — (Sq.) S. rosy-lavender; F. white veined and tipped violet. Distinct. 15c. MIRIAM — (New.) S. white ground faintly veined lilac; F. pale lilac heavily veined reddish-purple; beard white. Very distinct. 75c. MISS MAGGIE — (Neg.) Distinct and delicately beautiful coloring. S. very pale lavender passing to white at base; F. at base white faintly veined violet passing to pink lavender. Thirty inches. 15c. MISS WILLMOTT — (Foster.) New. One of the very finest of the Foster seedlings. The flowers are of very heavy texture; S. yellowish-white; F. bluish- white; beard yel- low. Very early. Robust and free. Three to three and one-half feet. Sometimes incorrectly called “Kashmir White.” $1.00. MITHRAS — (Var.) S. canary-yellow; F. brilliant velvety wine-red, with very narrow edge of deep yellow. Divi- sions all very short and broad. Strong and free. 50c. MODESTE GUERIN — Semi-early. S. pale primrose-yel- low, bordered at base with bright buttercup-yellow; style arms buttercup-yellow; F. velvety bluish-plum overlaid on primrose-yellow, with narrow primrose margin. Flower of good form, S. long, F. broad and drooping. Twenty-nine inches. 35c. MONS. DU SIBLE — (Neg.) S. bright lilac; F. brilliant purple. Good sized flower of brilliant coloring. Thirty inches. 15c. MONSIGNOR — (Neg.) New. Superb coloring. The stand- ards are pale violet; the very broad falls have for a ground the same color, but, except for a broad border, it is richly overlaid and very broadly veined dusky vel- vety violet. The flowers are large and massive. Very distinct. Twenty-three inches. $1.00. MRS. ALAN GREY — (Cengialti X Queen of May.) Charm- ing flowers of neat form self-colored delicate rose-lilac, without veining. Beautiful in masses. 50c. MRS. G. DARWIN — (Am.) A beautiful new hybrid -with pure white flowers, the F. reticulated violet and gold at base. 35c. MRS. H. DARWIN — (Am.) New. Very beautiful, early and free flowering. S. clear white; F. white veined violet at the base. Two feet. 15c. MRS. G. REUTHE - — Flowers very large and elegantly formed. S. white delicately veined and sanded delicate lavender-blue with exquisite effect; F. like cream- white velvet delicately veined lavender-blue; style arms white with slight tinting of blue. 25c. MRS. NEUBRONNER — (Var.) Beautiful deep golden-yel- low. Semi-early. Vigorous. Twenty-eight inches. 35c. MT. PENN — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. lavender-rose; F. crim- son-lilac; beard deep orange. Thirty inches. 75c. MUNICA — (Var.) S. bright gold; F. mahogany-brown, reticulated on yellow at base, with yellow border wire- edged brown. Good color. 25c. MURAT — (Sq.) S. beautiful, a mingling of old gold and golden-brown; F. velvety deep maroon. Twenty-three inches. 15c. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 129 NAVAJO — (Farr.) (Var.) S. light bronzy-yellow shaded lavender; F. deep maroon, heavily veined white and yel- low; style arms yellow; beard deep orange. Large flower of heavy texture, bold and handsome. All divisions very broad and ruffled. Twenty inches. $1.00. NEGLECTA — (Neg.) S. pale bright lilac; F. deep velvety purple-violet on white, the violet applied as a netting and velvety overlay on the white, with wire edge of violet. 15c. NIBELUNGEN — (Var.) New. S. fawn; F. violet-purple with fawn margin; style arms fawn with midrib of yellow. 50c. NOKOMIS — (Farr.) (Am.) S. pale lavender-white spotted dark violet-blue on inside at base; F. lovely, velvety violet-blue, a wonderful color, border lavender-white with distinct wire edge of violet. Medium sized flowers of rounded form. Tall, vigorous and free. 50c. NIIEE d’ORAGE (Storm Cloud) — New. Semi-early. Plant tall and vigorous, large flowers having S. two and three-fourths inches long, of smoky lilac washed with yellow over the borders; F. full, three and one-half inches long, violet-blue strongly tigered around the base. Very striking. 50c. OPERA — New. Vigorous plant, very free flowering, at- taining a height of two and one-half feet, of beautiful habit, large flowers having falls of purple-violet very deep and velvety, striped on the haft, and with yellow beard; standards full, bright reddish-lilac; style arms yellow with middle line of violet; flowering toward the end of May. $2.00. ORIENTAL. — (Farr.) (Pall.) S. elear blue; F. rich royal- blue. The very conspicuous orange beards give a beau- tiful effect of mingled blue and gold to the flowers. Thirty-two inches. 75c. ORIFLAMME — New. A splendid introduction with excep- tionally large and handsome flowers. S. bright violet; F. deep velvety violet, long and of heavy texture. Over three feet in height. $1.00. Fall delivery only. OSIS — (Neg.) S. bright violet striped velvety purple on inside at base; F. beautiful velvety purple; style arms pale lilac. Beautiful. Twenty inches. 25c. OTHELLO — (Syn. Sappho.) (Neg.) S. rich blue; F. deep dark velvety purple; style arms purple-blue. All divi- sions long and narrow. Very handsome. Thirty inches. 25c. PALLIDA DALMATICA — (Syn. Princess Beatrice.) The Pallidas are all tall, strong growers with broad leaves, and long stems of very large flowers, very sweet- scented. Pallida Dalmatica is one of the finest Irises gro\yn, having enormous flowers of beautiful silvery- lavender on tall strong spikes. It is unequalled for massing and fine for cutting. The true variety is very scarce. Forty inches. 35c. PALLIDA MANDRALISCAE — Very early. Large, hand- some flowers of rich lavender-purple. Forty-two inches. 35c. PALLIDA SPECIOSA — (Syns. Great Purple or Turkey Flag.) S. pure violet; F. reddish- violet. Flowers very large; a little later than Dalmatica. Forty inches. 35c. PALLIDA FOLIIS VARIEGATA — Very elegant variety, with grayish-green foliage striped with white. The flower stalks are forty inches in length, each one carry- ing from five to nine beautiful pale blue flowers. 50c. PANCROFT — An exquisite new Iris of unique and deli- cate coloring. Frilled standards of creamy-white with very delicate sanding of lilac, frills tinted very deli- cately with reddish-brown; falls creamy-white with border lightly sanded lilac; base of standards and falls bright yellow; midrib on both standard and falls deli- cate green; style arms tinted pale yellow and lilac. Flowers large, of elegant form. $2.00. PARC DE NEUILLY— (Neg.) New. Semi-early. Large flowers of perfect form, self-colored deep blue-violet, very clear, pure and beautiful. Magnificent spike. Twenty-seven inches. 50c. PARIS i AN A — New. Semi-early. Splendid flowers of the orchid type, very large. S. purple-violet spotted on white, passing to pure bright violet on the border; at a short distance the effect is pure bright violet self; F. velvety, glistening white, bordered and dotted bright violet-purple. Certificate of Merit from National Horti- cultural Society of France. $1.50. PATIENCE — (Trojana.) (Foster.) An interesting little iris, very late flowering, with quaint flowers of very pretty form; S. grayish-mauve; F. deep purple. Medium sized flowers. 15c. PAULINE — (Farr.) (Pall.) Unusually large flowers of rich pansy-violet, with orange beards. Very fragrant. 75c. PAXATAWNY — (Farr.) A lovely study in soft pastel shades, unique in its delicate beauty. S. pale Parma- violet with sulphur-yellow suffusion deepening at base; F. darker with brown and yellow reticulation. Elegant form with broad divisions. Thirty-six inches. $1.00. PERFECTION — S. and style arms light blue; F. deep vel- vety blue netted on white at base, narrow pale margin with wire edge of deep blue. All divisions very broad and full. The decided contrast between the light and dark blue is very beautiful. 35c. PERFECTA — (Pall.) Soft rosy-violet self with orange beard. Divisions very full, long, ruffled. A charming Iris. 25c. PFAUENAUGE (Peacock’s Eye) — New. A very distinct Iris with unique coloring and curious shadings. S. olive- gold; F. bluish-plum with wide border of gold and wide middle line of white; style arms olive-gold; beard orange. Ten inches. 50c. PHIDAS — (Sq.) S. smoke color; F. maroon-purple with silvery bloom, broadly veined at base. Twenty-five inches. 25c. PLUMERI — (Pall.) S. coppery-rose; F. velvety claret; tall; free bloomer. 15c. POCAHONTAS — (Farr.) (Plic.) Very large and elegantly formed flowers, orchid type. F. white deeply frilled bright bluish- violet; F. pure velvety white, lightly bordered bluish-violet along sides; style arms clear bluish- violet. Lovely. 75c. PORCELAIN — (Foster.) A late flowering seedling re- sembling the Pallida-Cengialti varieties, with flowers bluer than Dalmatica. 35c. POWHATAN — (Farr.) (Pall.) (Syn. Aurora.) Bishop’s violet with light and dark shadings, giving a very beautiful effect. A splendid flower of good texture and fine form, with full long divisions. Thirty-eight inches. 75c. PRINCE d’ORANGE — (Var.) Semi-early. S. broad and full, very deep golden-yellow; F. deep golden-yellow washed and striped warm, rich brown; beard rich yel- low. Thirteen inches. 50c. PRINCESS OF TECK — (Var.) S. lilac-white suffused at base with sunflower-yellow; F. a peculiar shade of deep purplish-rose, beautifully netted on white over a great part of the surface; style arms like S. washed purplish- rose. Coloring very soft and rich. 35c. PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE — New. S. primrose-yel- low; F. rich plum with distinct narrow primrose edge. 50c. PROSPER LAUGIER — (Sq.) New. Striking and handsome flower, immense in size, and of heavy texture. Stand- ards very large, broad, crumpled; falls with rather nar- row base and broad blade, held horizontally. Colors very rich; S. beautiful mingling of dark fawn and car- mine-violet softly clouded together; F. deepest velvety carmine-violet with blackish reflections, upper part dusky brown netted on yellowish-white ; style arms dusky amber, fawn, and dull carmine-violet. One of the finest of the Squalens. Thirty inches. 75c. PURPLE KING — (Ger.) Very early. A splendid flower with broad full standards and long drooping falls. Self- colored beautiful violet-purple, deep and velvety in the falls. Two feet. 25c. QUAKER LADY — (Farr.) (Sq. X Pall.) Elegantly formed flowers of distinct coloring, and very well named. S. smoky lavender with golden suffusion; F. ageratum- blue and old gold; style arms yellow; beard yellow. Conspicuous and beautiful golden sheen on standards and base of falls. Thirty-eight inches. 75c. QUEEN ALEXANDRA — (Sq.) New. Splendid flower, very large and full, with broad divisions. Coloring distinct, a medium shade of rosy-lavender with suffusion of fawn; style arms banded dull amber. Two and one-half feet. 50c. QUEEN OF GYPSIES — (Syn. La Prestigeuse.) (Sq.) Late. S. dead leaf and dusky yellow; F. blackish-purple, at the base striped on yellowish- white; held horizontally. 15c. QUEEN OF MAY — (Pall.) Semi-early. F. and S. self- colored beautiful bright rose, slightly lilacish. Color- ing unique. Robust and free flowering. Thirty-two inches. 15c. REBECCA — (Sq.) S. very full, straw-yellow; F. velvety brownish-violet. Twenty-nine inches. 35c. 130 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO RED CLOUD — (Farr.) (Sq.) S. rosy lavender-bronze; F. velvety crimson-maroon reticulated yellow; style arms old gold. Two feet. Is one of the deepest, richest and most beautiful in color. The color of the fall is nearest to red of any in the collection. 75c. REMBRANDT — (Pall.) Royal-blue, deeper in the falls, which are of satiny texture; style arms paler; beard golden. Elegantly formed flower with broad divisions. 15c. RETICULATA ALBA — (Am.) S. pure white; F. velvety violet-purple edged and reticulated white. Falls borne horizontally. 15c. RETICULATA PURPUREA — Late. S. self-colored lilac; F. very full, pure violet with lilac middle line and border; style arms lilac. A good Iris. 25c. RHEIN NIXE — (Am.) New. A charming Iris. S. pure white, very large; F. rich raspberry-purple with nar- row but very distinct white edge. Thirty-six inches. Beautiful for massing. 50c. RING DOVE — (Pall. X.) Immense flowers, five inches in length, of splendid substance, heavy texture, fine form, with broad ruffled standards, and long drooping falls. Coloring warm; S. bright lavender-violet; F. deeper, at base veined still darker on lavender- white. Strong, vig- orous and free, in favorable conditions exceeding four feet in height, and bearing as many as seventeen flowers and buds on a single branched spike. $1.15. ROSE UNIQUE — .(Farr.) Early, flowering with the Ger- manicas. S. and F. bright violet-rose, the nearest ap- proach to a pink Iris. 75c. RUBELLA — (Pall.) A splendid royal-purple Iris, the color paler in the standards, falls very velvety with paler middle line, broadly veined on white at base. Good form, large flower with broad divisions. Three feet. 15c. SAMBUCINA— (Species.) S. coppery-rose; F. rose-purple, veined darker, with orange crest; style arms old gold. Flowers with the fragrance of the Elder, from which the name is derived. Twenty-seven inches. 15c. SAPPHO — (Plic.) S. white frilled and sanded bright bluish-violet, with green midrib; F. white delicately veined green, narrow border of bright bluish-violet; base strongly veined brown. Two feet. A beautiful Iris. 35c. SCEPTRE — S. medium shade of bluish-violet suffused fawn, veined deeper violet; F. velvety royal-purple, very rich and bright, base velvety brown broadly netted on cream, margin paler; style arms deep amber and pink- ish-violet. All divisions long and curled. Unique, bright and rich. 35c. SHELFORD CHIEFTAIN — (Foster.) (Pall.) A giant among Iris growing four to five feet high. S. light blue'; F. bright violet, a shade deeper than the standards. Not for sale. SHERWIN WRIGHT — (Var.) New. Splendid golden-yellow flowers without shading or markings. Strong, vigorous plants about two feet high. Flowers of good texture lavishly produced. 50c. SHAKESPEARE — S. bronze flushed violet strongly tigered brown and yellow at base; F. maroon, reticulated on white at base. Good sized flower. Twenty-six inches. 15c. SHREWSBURY — (Farr.) A striking flower with warm coloring. S. bright rosy-purple slightly bronzed at base; F. violet-purple with lighter shadings; the con- spicuous heavy orange beard is in brilliant contrast. 75c. SIR WALTER SCOTT — S. light bronze-yellow; F. rich crimson-brown veined on white and yellow at upper part. Twenty-six inches. 15c. SOLAR JUNG — (Sq.) A queer little Iris with Tigridia- like flowers, all divisions nearly same size and shape. Coloring curious; S. putty color with reflections of green, gold and brown, flaked dusky maroon; style arms dull lemon-yellow; F. lemon-yellow at base, white in middle part, the whole broadly veined rich maroon, tipped solid maroon. Twenty-seven inches. 25c. SPARTE — (Var.) A flower of strange and effective color- ing, a combination of slaty-violet washed, veined and dotted on yellowish-white. In the falls the violet tinge is more pronounced and deeper; style arms dusky yel- low banded dull violet. 50c. SWATARA — (Farr.) S. lobelia-blue suffused bronzy-yel- low at base; F. bright violet with conspicuous orange beard. Coloring rich and warm. Large flower of fine form. Thirty-six inches. $1.00. TAMERLANE — New and striking. A giant Iris. Immense flowers. F. broad and drooping, beautiful bright satiny- blue; S. full and broad, a paler shade. Thirty inches. 50c. TECUMSEH — (Farr.) (Sq.) S. lovely shade of very palest buff blending gradually into pure pale gold in the bor- der; F. smoky-violet with yellow border; crimson spathe valves. Flower of great substance and fine form with remarkably broad standards. Three feet. 50c. TERESITA — (Neg.) Rich coloring. S. lavender flushed lilac; F. crimson-purple, veined on snow-white at base, with no trace of brown in the veining. Twenty-eight inches. 25c. THORBECKE — (Am.) One of the most beautiful. Fine white standards, deep, rich velvety purple falls with paler margin and veined on white at base. Large flower. Two feet. 25c. TINEAE — (Pall.) Deep blue, shaded lilac. Fine large flower. Forty inches. 25c. TRAUTLIEB — New. S. and F. lovely uniform soft deep rose. Very large flowers, with very full ruffled divi- sions. Very fine. 50c. TROJANA — (Species.) (Syn. Cypriana and Asiatica.) A splendid plant three to four feet with branched stems, usually bearing eight very large flowers of most grace- ful form with very long divisions. S. light violet-blue; F. deep purple-violet. It resembles Pallida, but is larger and later. 25c. UNIQUE — (Am.) S. pure white; F. white veined violet. Flower of good size and very pretty. 15c. VAN GEERTI — (Sq.) S. clouded lavender; F. purple- black reticulated white. Thirty-four inches. 15c. VENUS — (Var.) S. pale sage washed and veined golden- yellow; F. white deeply veined brown and purple; style arms yellow. Flowers medium, very freely produced. 10c. VICTORINE — (Am.) A beautiful and distinct Iris, very scarce. S. snow-white oddly flecked deep velvety violet, strongly tigered at base; style arms snow-white; F. deep velvety violet of beautiful texture with an irregular border of white. Candelabrum-shaped flower forjned of long divisions. Twenty-seven inches. 25c. VIOLA — (Pall. X Cengialti.) A pretty Iris with neat rounded flowers self-colored light bluish-violet, very free flowering. 50c. VIOLACEA GRANDIFLORA — (Neg.) Semi-late. Large full flower of beautiful texture, with broad divisions, resembling the Pallidas in form; sweet scented. F. self- colored bright violet; S. a little darker. Thirty-one inches. 15c. VIOLET QUEEN — (Ger.) Very early. S. violet-blue; F. violet-black. Two feet. 15c. WHITE KNIGHT— (Saunders.) A beautiful Iris, abso- lutely pure white with no markings whatever. Finely formed sweet-scented flowers. Eighteen inches. $1.00. WINDHA3I — (Farr.) (Pall.) Very large flower with all divisions broad and full. A very lovely shade of deep, warm pinkish-lavender, the falls heavily netted with a velvety tracery of deeper color. $1.00. WM. WALLACE — (Neg.) Very pure bright violet-blue, deeper in falls, which are veined still darker with vel- vety violet. Large full flower with broad divisions. Very free bloomer. Good landscape variety. 15c. WYOMISSING — (Farr.) (Am.) S. creamy-white suffused delicate soft rose; F. deep rose base, shading to flesh colored border. Delicate and exquisite coloring. 75c. ZUA — New. Standards and falls delicate lavender, crumpled and ruffled.like fine crepe. Flowers large and fragrant. Very unique. Stocks very limited. Eighteen inches. $2.00. 131 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. INTERMEDIATE IRISES These Irises fill the gap between the Tall Bearded Irises and the Dwarf Irises or Iris Pumila by their height, the dimensions of their flowers and their foliage, and also by their blooming season. They are obtained by crosses between the' Tal-1 Bearded Iris and the Dwarf Iris. BENACENSIS — (Species.) A handsome, early May-flow- ering species from the South Tyrol; flowers large. S. violet; F. rich purple. 35c. BLUE BOY — (Foster.) New. A vigorous free-flowering new hybrid. Coloring distinct. S. violet; F. velvety purplish-violet; beard blue; flowers medium. Eighteen inches. 75c. BOSNIAMIC — S. cream; F. pale lavender cream; beard orange. A charming Iris of distinct soft coloring and fine form. Eighteen inches. 35c. BRUNETTE — S. soft primrose-yellow; F. soft primrose- yellow shot with olive and marbled violet; beard rich orange-yellow; large flower. 35c. CERES — Large pearl-white flowers with orange beard. Twenty-one inches. 25c. CHARMANT — S. palest blue; F. striped dark blue. 35c. DOROTHEA — Great -fluffy flowers seven inches across. The standards droop, giving the effect of a Japanese Iris. Both falls and standards are beautifully ruffled and of very delicate texture. The color is very soft mauve, almost a tinted white, deeper at base of divi- sions. Falls strongly veined brown at base; style arms tinted rosy-lilac. Eighteen inches. 35c. ETTA — Very large flower, with all divisions very long and broad. S. pale lemon-yellow; F. deeper shade of lemon- yellow, washed with gold at base. Beautiful. Eighteen inches. 35 c. FRITJOF — S. soft lavender; F. soft purple shaded laven- der. Large flowers. 35c. GERDA — S. creamy-yellow; F. darker veined yellow, and with a greenish, metallic luster. Very large flowers. 50c. HALFDAN — Large and beautiful flowers of rich creamy- yellow. Two feet. 35c. HELGE — Pale lemon-yellow. Two feet. 35c. IVORINE — Very large ivory-white flowers with golden crest. Beautiful form and heavy texture. Eighteen inches. 35c. PRINCE VICTOR — S. blue; F. dark violet. Good sized flowers. 35c. WALHALLA — S. light lavender; F. wine-red. Very large flowers. Two and one-half feet. 35c. DWARF BEARDED IRISES The beautiful little Dwarf Irises are very useful for edging and for planting in front of the taller varieties. They flower through April and May, the earliest ones be- ginning the end of March. BALCENG, BLUE BEARD — S. white flaked pale blue; F. sulphur marked purple. 15c. BALCENG, CURIOSITY — S. primrose flaked green; F. yel- low flaked bronze; beard orange. Fifteen inches. 25c. BALCENG, MISS H. M. WHITE — S. and F. sulphur flaked purple. Nine inches. 25c. BIFLORA — Rich purple. Early. Nine inches. 15c. BLUESTONE — S. light violet-blue; F. deep violet-purple with blue edges. One foot. 25c. BRIDESMAID — S. white shot with pale blue; F. soft yel- low shot with pale blue. Ten inches. 25c. BUTTERFLY — Pale yellow spotted brown. Eight inches. 15c. CHAMAEIRIS AUREA MACULATA — S. clouded yellow; F. yellow marbled purple; beard orange-yellow. Nine inches. 15c. CITREA — S. pale yellow; F. citron-yellow. Bright and pretty. 25c. CYANEA — S. rich bright blue; F. dark satin blue. Eighteen inches. 15c. EBURNEA — S. almost pure white; F. pale yellow, slightly washed bluish. One foot. 15c. EXCELSA — Large flowers of clear deep yellow with orange beard. Eighteen inches. 15c. FLORIDA — S. citron-yellow; F. deeper yellow handsomely veined. Eighteen inches. 15c. JOSEPHINE — Very dwarf pure white. 15c. LUTESCANS STATELLAE — S. white; F. pale primrose. Eighteen inches. 15c. NUDICAULIS — S. violet; F. purple-black. Nine inches. 25c. ' OLBIENSIS, SOCRATES — S. bright claret-red; F. deeper claret; beard yellow. 25c. ORANGE QUEEN — S. and F. beautiful clear yellow; beard orange. One foot. 15c. STEWART — Large brilliant flowers of pure yellow. Nine inches. 25c. PUMILAS — The Pumilas bloom very early. They form low-growing tufts, very fine for edging and rock gardens. PUMILA ALBA — Pure white. 25c. PUMILA ATROVIOLACEA — Deep purple. 15c. PUMILA BRIGHT REDDISH VIOLET— S. bright reddish- violet; F. darker; beard bright yellow. Plant very dwarf. 25c. PUMILA COERULEA — Beautiful little Iris with sky-blue flowers. Four inches. 25c. PUMILA COMPACTA — New. S. violet-blue; F. dark blue. 25c. PUMILA HYBRIDA, SCHNEECUPPE (Snow Cup) — New, large flowering variety. S. white; F. white slightly reticulated yellow at base. Flower stalks eight inches in height;. 35c. - Iris Seed Collection A Plant outdoors in late autumn, in beds or in pots sunk in the ground. We offer seed from one of the great French hybridizers. IRIS PUMILA — Pkt., 10c. TALL BEARDED IRIS — Pkt., 10c. JAPANESE IRIS — Pkt., 10c. Tall Bearded Irises Mme. Chereau . . 15c Celeste . . . . Queen of May; . . 15c Trautlieb ... ‘.'50c Fairy .; 25c Total value $2.00. We ’s variety Reticulata Purpurea. ... 25c Honorabilis 15c Queen of Gypsies 15c Violacea Grandiflora 15c We will give one root of each 132 THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG OHIO. Japanese Iris, Proserpine. BEARDLESS IRISES This series includes many beautiful and interesting Irises. Uusually they are not as hardy as the Bearded, but with a little care may be grown successfully. All will thrive in any good garden soil kept moist by fre- quent stirring. Most of them require more moisture than the Bearded kinds, but only two of them, our native Water Flag, Iris Versicolor, and the Yellow Flag, Pseudo- Acorus, may be grown partially in the water. JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferi) The Japanese Irises are wonderful. The plants- are of slender build, the foliage narrower than that of the Bearded, and of deeper green. The great flowers of strange and striking beauty are held erect upon slender very strong stems three feet and over in height. The flowers are sometimes self-colored, but more often have two shades combined, with a golden blotch. The single varieties have three large spreading petals, the double varieties six. Culture — They will grow and thrive in any good mellow soil, well enriched, and well worked. They like plenty of moisture in summer, although it is not absolutely nec- essary, but water standing on them in winter will kill them. We recommend spring planting only for these Irises. If they must be planted in autumn, do it as early as possible, firm the ground well, and cover wi#th straw or litter. While in most cases they are perfectly hardy, they will not stand as severe conditions as the Bearded Irises will, and it is well to have the roots well estab- lished before winter, and even with well-established plants, if they are in a very exposed situation to give a light covering. ASPASIE — Single. Flowers self-colored beautiful, soft mauve-blue, a very rare color in Japanese Iris. 60c. ASTARTE — Double. Very large flowers, self-colored, beautiful dark violet, haft bright yellow. 60c. CIRCE — Double. Dark violet-blue, finely lined with white, haft bright yellow, reverse of styles pure white. 60c. EUCHARIS — Double. Very large flowers of pure white, each petal banded gold. 65c. EUMEE — Single. Three large petals, round, and of heavy texture, in color dark violet; small center petals, pur- ple, narrow and erect. 60c. GALATHEE — Single. Flowers very large, the three outer petals very full, round, with a bluish-white ground strongly reticulated velvety blue; small center petals reddish- violet margined white; style arms blue mar- gined white. 75c. HELENE — Double. Large flowers, petals with bright blue ground slightly veined darker blue; haft bright yellow; style arms deep violet. 60c. HERCULE — Double. Very large flowers, usually seven inches in diameter, ground clear lilac-blue, delicately washed and rayed with violet-blue, haft bright yellow. 60c. IPHIGENIE — Double. Early. Flowers very large, of beautiful coloring, deep Chinese lilac. $1.00. ISABELLE — Single. Beautiful clear light violet or Bishop’s violet veined darker, large outer petals washed dark violets at base. 65c. MELPOMENE — Double. Large flowers of soft blue, dis- tinctly veined with dark blue; haft bright yellow; styles spotted bright violet. 60c. MINERVE — Single. Three large outer petals white slightly tinted rose; small center petals rose; haft bright yellow. $1.00. NEPTUNE — Single. Immense flowers six and one-half to eight inches in diameter, all divisions remarkably broad and full. Superb coloring deep rich velvety pansy-violet with blackish reflections. $1.25. NEREIDE — Double. Large flowers of beautiful indigo- blue with bright yellow haft. 60c. NINA — Double. White ground, very large central spots of fresh rose; styles white; coloring very distinct. 75c. PATROCLE — Single. Large flowers of superb dark red- dish-violet. 60c. PROSERPINE — Single. The general color effect is bright rich blue, produced by a sanding of velvety blue on white. Coloring fresh and lovely. $1.00. HEINE DES BULGARES— Single. The three large outer petals soft lilac-blue finely veined with white; the lilac a little more pronounced in the small center petals; half yellow. 60c. Japanese Iris, Eueharls. THE WING SEED COMPANY , MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 133 VARIOUS IRIS AUREA — (Specie s.f": A beautiful land interesting species from the Himalayas which should be in every collec- tion. Large and beautifully formed flowers of deepest purest golden-yellow; texture very heavy. The three outer petals are oval with a narrow claw; the center -petals ,iong and narrow, held horizontally. . -Stately plant f6ur feet in height. Each1, 35c. CRISTATA— (Evansia.) A very pretty creeping Iris, only three inches in height, with small flowers of rich amethyst-blue. Requires a dry, sunny situation. May. Each, 15c. . FOETIDIS SOI A — (Syn. Gladwyn Iris.) Purple flowers.fol- lowedvby’Vbright scarlet ;seed pods. Evergreen foliage. Requires a dry, sunny situation. Eighteen inches. Ehch, 25c. ! PSEUDO-ACORUS — The common yellow Water Flag. Bright -yellow flowers. Three feet. May and June. Each, 15 c. TECTORITM — (Syn. Tomiolopha.) (Evansia.) A rare and interesting species with lovely blue star-shaped flowers of most beautiful structure. The spreading S. are slightly concave on the- upper surface; the F. are ruf- fled, and have white- crest marked violet-brown. The foliage is evergreen, and the plants grow to one foot in height. It should be given a slight covering of straw in the winter. This is the “Roof Iris” of Japan, where it is grown on thatched roofs of the cottages. June. Each, 25c. SIBERIAN IRIS SIBIRICA ORIENTALIS — (Syn. Sanguinea.) Flowers of brilliant blue. Small inner petals long and narrow, curving together at apex. Three outer petals with spatulate blade base greenish-yellow veined brown tinted reddish on flange. Buds enclosed in conspicuous red spathe valves. Three feet. 25c. SNOW QUEEN — Structure similar to Orientalis, but all divisions pure white. Three large outer petals golden at base. Very lovely. 25c. VIRGINICA — A charming Iris, quite distinct. The plant is graceful, with slender stems very branching and peculiarly bent. The flowers resemble the other Sibir- icas, but are more slender in structure. The three outer petals are of velvety violet-blue with base of velvety white strongly veined violet-blue washed yellowish- green on haft. Small center petals mingled violet and white; style arms bright vlue- violet bordered white on sides. Each, 25c. Mrs. Reutlie. HARDY PHLOX THE HARDY PHLOX is one of our most beautiful, most useful, and most lasting hardy perennials. The new va- rieties are a great improvement over the old kinds. Their immense trusses of flowers are of every shade but yellow, passing from pure white to dark red and purple, through all the intermediate shades, soft roses, mauve, lilac and salmon, brilliant pink, dazzling scarlet, blood-red, crimson and amaranth, sometimes self-colored, some- times variegated, starred, eyed, washed or shaded, in various and beautiful fashions. Their blooming season is in July and August, and coming at a time when the early summer flowers have stopped blooming, and the flowers of autumn have not yet begun, their glorious masses of color are indispensable to the carefully planned garden where a constant succession of bloom is maintained. Hardy Phloxes to be at their best should have a very rich soil and plenty of water. The clumps should be lifted and divided every third year. Dwarf varieties may be set ten to twelve inches apart; tall varieties two to two and one-half feet. They may be planted from early to late fall, or in spring during April and May. Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are imported and we quote subject to arrival of stocks. Except where noted, 15c each, $1.50 per dozen. Varieties priced at 25c each, $2.50 per dozen — 35c each, $3.50 per dozen. Twelve 15c varieties, our selection of well balanced colors, $1.50. Twelve 20c varieties, our selection of well balanced colors, $2.00. Twelve 25c varieties, our selection of well balanced colors, $2.50. * A MERIC A — Very large; light mauve-rose with large dark COQTJELICOT — Very brilliant orange-red; eye slightly carmine eye. Each, 25c. tinted violet. ANTONIN MERCIE — Very large and beautiful. Pure white center, bordered clear lilac. ARGON — Delicate salmon-rose. Dwarf. *BARON VAN DEDEM — Superb panicles ol very large flor- ets, beautiful bright red with carmine eye. Each, 20c. CENDRILLON — Large, beautifully formed, creamy-white flowers, with violet-blue tubes, forming a dark eye. Medium dwarf. * CLARA BENZ — Brilliant carmine-rose with lilac center. Dwarf. COMTE VON HOCHBERG — Very large flowers of dark crimson. One of the very best. Each, 20c. CRERUSCLE — Very large flowers shading from a deep crimson center through rose-lilac to a white edge. Me- dium height. Each, 20c. DANIEL LESEUER — Flowers very large, clear violet, edges and centers of petals white. ECLAIREUR — Large flowers of brilliant purplish-red. An early and extremely vigorous variety. EDMOND BOSSIER — Large flowers of carmine-aniline, with white central star. Each, 25c. ELIZABETH CAMPBELL — New and very fine. Very large trusses, light salmon changing to pink in the center. Coloring distinct. Each, 20c. 134 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG . OHIO EUGENE DANZANVILLIERS — Soft lilac-blue, with large white center. FERDINAND CORTEZ — Deep crimson, overlaid coppery- bronze. Each, 20c. JfRATJ ANTOINE BUCHNER — Strong plants. Flowers are pure white, the finest pure white Phlox yet intro- duced. Each, 20c. G. A. STROHLEIN — New. Brilliant scarlet-orange flowers with bright carmine eye. Enormous trusses of extra large flowers. Each, 20c. GOLIATH — New. A very early variety, with very large plants. Large trusses of flowers, bright carmine with dark carmine-red center. Each, 25c. GUSTAVE NADAUD — Gray-mauve deepening toward the center; yellow eye. Each, 25c. HAN NY — Cream deepening to salmon toward the center; crimson eye. Very delicate and beautiful. Each, 15c. IDUNA — Large white center, bordered pale rose Neyron. Each, 25c. INDEPENDENCE — -Large, early flowering white. -*IONA — Brilliant violet with central star of white. Very large flowers in great bouquets. 25c. IRIS-^-Aniline-blue, magenta eye. Young flowers showing magenta tinge. Very distinct and striking. JAMES BENNETT — Light salmo.n-rose with large red center. Distinct. JEANNE d’ARC — (Syn. Pearl.) Very fine late white. JOSEPHINE GERBEAUX — Pure white, with large rose center, beautifully blended. MME. PAUL DUTRIE — Very large flowers of very soft, delicate pink. *MARCEL TURBAT — New. This variety possesses the brilliant coloring and remarkable vigor of Eclaireur, and in addition has foliage of new and unique coloring. The leaves are pale green variegated white and shaded rose in the young leaves. Large flowers of brilliant purplish-red. Each, 35c. NANA COERULEA — Very dwarf plant. Flowers beauti- ful violet-blue. PANTHEON — Cerise-salmon with white center. Large branching spikes. REDOUBT — Light bishop-violet with crimson eye and light halo. Each, 25c. RICHARD WALLACE — Pure white with maroon center. Very tall. RIJNSTROOM — Very large flowers of bright rose, bright- ened with rosy-white. 20c. ROSENBERG — Rich carmine-violet with blood-red eye. Large trusses of immense flowers. Each, 20c. SELMA — New and very lovely. Tender soft pink with large crimson center. SIGRID ARNOLDSON — New. Fiery carmine-red with dark center. Each, 25c. TAPIS BLANC — Large panicles of pure white flowers of perfect form, individual flowers larger than any other white variety. Plant very dwarf, six to eight inches high. Each, 25c. WIDAR — New. Violet-blue with pure white eye. Flowers in large panicles. Each, 25c. Early-Flowering Perennial Phlox (Phlox Suffruticosa) These early flowering Phloxes begin to bloom in June, a month before the other varieties. They have smooth, shiny green foliage and are limited as to color range. Price, 20 Cents Each; $2.00 per Dozen MAGNIFICENCE — Bright rose. MISS LINGARD — White with faint lilac eye. Very free flowering; beautiful for massing. MODESTY — Large flowers of rosy-purple. PERFECTION — White with deep crimson eye. Hardy Phlox, *GLOX5NIAS This beautiful bulbous plant, like most summer bloom- ing bulbs, is of the easiest culture and makes fine speci- mens for potting. The plant is dwarf in habit, with large velvety leaves from the root. The very large and finely formed bell-shaped flowers are borne on stems four to six inches in length coming from the root. The colors are usually white, blue, carmine, violet, velvety scarlet, etc., the deeper colors often bordered with white and with throat of contrasting color, beautifully tigered and spotted. All colors mixed. Each, 20c; Dozen, $2.00, post- paid. ★MONTBRETIAS An extremely pretty and attractive little bulbous plant, with very graceful spikes eight to twelve inches high, bearing from eighteen to thirty of the bright flowers one and one-half to two inches in diameter. The colors are shades of yellow, orange, red and maroon, often with con- trasting center. The foliage is grass-like. Plant the bulbs in clumps six inches apart in the open ground in a sunny situation. They should be given a very heavy cov- ering in winter or lifted and placed in a cool cellar with a little dry soil thrown over the bulbs. MIXED — All colors. Dozen, 30c; 100, $2.00, postpaid. ZEPHYRANTHES Very pretty and easily grown bulbs, with flowers re- sembling the .Crocus and grass-like foliage. They are suitable for planting in masses or for pot culture. Give abundance of water, and a sunny situation. The bulbs may be treated like Gladioli, or, if planted in pots, may be placed in the cellar just as they are. If grown in pots, they should be divided about every three years. ROSEA — Clear bright rose. Dozen, $1.30, postpaid. CANDIDA — Pure white. Dozen, $1.20, postpaid. THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBURG, OHIO. 135 CANNAS C ANNAS have been used as bedding plants as long as one can remember, and the old forms are familiar to everyone. They had insignificant flowers and were grown only for the handsome foliage, but for over fifty years the hybridists have been at work on this plant, and now, instead of the insignificant flowers of the old'Tndian Shot Plant,” we have flowers six to eight inches across, great clusters of them, in varied and gorgeous coloring, borne continuously all summer long. Plant Cannas when danger from frost is over. If roots have lain dormant all winter, separate them in March or. April, selecting those with three or four eyes. If espe- cially early plants are wanted, put them into rich soil, and when they have developed about six inches of growth, transplant them outdoors. Have ground deeply dug and thoroughly worked. Plant eighteen inches apart. Give plenty of water and keep dead blooms picked off. Have the ground well worked. We will supply all sorts priced 15c each at. .. .$1.50 per doz. 25c each at .... $2.50 per doz. 20c each at. .. . 2.00 per doz. 35c each at. .. . 3.50 per doz. BEACON — Four to four and one-half feet. Green foliage. Flowers of very rich cardinal^red, produced in great masses; remarkably free blooming. Each, 15c. BETSY ROSS — Three feet. Green foliage. Beautiful Begonia-rose flowers borne freely in large heads. Each, 15c. BLACK PRINCE — Four feet. Flowers of intense velvety maroon, almost black. Plants strong and erect, with fine dark red stems and deep green leaves edged with purple. Each, 15c. CALIFORNIA — Four feet. Green foliage. Flowers of pure rich orange with a sheen of gold, having a slight tint of bright rose in the throat; tongue flecked car- mine; coloring brilliant and beautiful. Flowers of me- dium size and borne freely. A striking and decorative plant. Each, 15c. King Humbert. Gladiflora. CITY OF PORTLAND — Three and one-half feet. The color is a beautiful glowing pink, deeper in color than its parent, Mrs. Alfred F. Conard, and the flowers are produced in greatest profusion on strong, erect, branch- ing stalks. It is an early and continuous bloomer, blooming freely in hot or cool weather. Experts last season pronounced it the finest all around pink Canna to date. Each, 25c. CONOWONGO — Five feet. Bronze foliage. Flowers in- tense fiery scarlet. Foliage an unusually beautiful plum color at base, shading to rich olive-green at the tip. Each, 20c. FLAG OF TRUCE — Four feet. A large flowered, cream- white Canna, with faint pink dots on each petal and a sulphur-colored tongue. When a short distance from the flowers they appear pure white. Each, 50c. GAIETY — Five feet. Reddish-orange mottled with car- mine and edged with yellow. The tongue is yellow and densely spotted with carmine. Each, 25c. GLADIFLORA — Three and one-half feet. Green foliage; flowers crimson, changing to carmine-rose, edged gold. Flowers well formed, resembling large Gladioli. The round petals are so wide they overlap each other. Each, 15c. GLADIATOR — Four and one-half feet. Green foliage; very large flowers of rich golden-yellow speckled turkey-red; tongue mingled golden-yellow and cherry- red. Each, 15c. GOLDEN GATE — Four feet. Green foliage. Large trusses indescribably soft and rich in coloring; the young flowers pure gold, the older ones rich cream, all of them variously tinted orange-crimson and apricot, with a wonderful sheen in the sunlight; throat deep carmine- red. Each, 25c. INDIANA — Six feet. Green foliage. Beautifully formed flowers of the orchid type, with ruffled petals. Glisten- ing golden-orange with some tinting of fire-red in throat. Each, 15c. JANE ADDAMS — Four and one-half feet. True bright buttercup-yellow. Each, 25c. JUANITA — Four and one-half feet. Bronze foliage. Flow- ers of strong orange forming with the golden bronze foliage a rare and beautiful combination. Each, 20c. 136 THE WING SEED COMPANY, MECHANICSBVRG, OHIO. KING HUMBERT — Four feet. Bronze foliage, with brownish-green stripes, large and thick leaves. The- large flowers, of the orchid type, are of bright orange- scarlet, streaked crimson. Each, 15c. MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD — Four feet. Fine dark green foliage. Lovely salmon-pink flowers of great size and beauty, abundantly produced. This is the most popular pink Ganna ever introduced, and is unsurpassed for planting, either singly or in large beds. Each, 25c. METEOR — -Five feet. Green foliage. Large flowers of rich deep glowing cardinal, borne in great masses all summer long. The best red Canna. Each, 25c. OLYMPIC — Five feet. Green foliage. The coloring is very deep and warm, and is new and quite distinct, a mingling of carmine and oriental-red. In the center of the flower the color is lighter, composed <&£■ carmine over bright rose. The flowers are very lar^e, borne twenty to a truss. Each, 25c. . PANAMA — Three feet. Green foliage. One of the most striking Cannas ever introduced. Very large flowers with petals almost round: and as broad as tlifey are long; in color, rich orange’^rAd, with a well defined edge of bright golden-yellow;. Each, 20c. SAN DIEGO — Four feet. Described as Chinese orange or Persian-yellow in color. The crimped petals are re- markable for substance, enabling them to withstand the hot summer sun without wilting. Another charm is in the buds, which are dark bronze, harmonizing with the golden-bronze foliage. Grand in every way. Each, 35c. VENUS — Four feet. Green foliage. This is one of the brightest and prettiest of Cannas, in bloom all sum- mer. The flowers of a gay rosy-pink with a well de- fined border of creamy-yellow. Each, 15c. WABASH — Four feet. The bronze-leaved Rosea Gigantea. The flowers are unusually large, with broad petals and produced in great profusion, in color beautiful carmine- pink. Each, 20c. WILLL4.M SAUNDERS — Four feet. Bronze foliage. This variety is a rival of King Humbert, and superior to it in that it continues in full bloom all summer when King Humbert is “off show.” The bright scarlet flowers are often four inches across. Each, 25c. WINTZER’S COLOSSAL— Five to six feet. Green foliage. Flowers of the orchid type, eight inches across, vivid scarlet, the largest Canna in commerce, far ahead of r all others in size and brilliancy. Each, 35c. WYOMING — Seven feet. Purple foliage. One of the most majestic of Cannas. The orange colored flowers are of the true orchid type, with large round petals. Each, 15c. *T uberous' Rooted Begonias Offered Subject to Receiving Stocks Plants of surpassing beauty and elegance, very useful for decorative purposes, and of the easiest culture. The plants are usually from nine to eighteen inches in height, and branching; the leaves of elegant form, bright green, and abundant, about five inches in length. The per- fectly formed waxen flowers are usually three to five, often seven, inches in diameter. There is no plant more easily grown. They may be planted in pots or porch boxes (for which they are especially, good), or in beds; if the latter, it is imperative that a very moist situation be chosen and that it be partially shaded. When planted in pots or boxes, use good soil (the addition of a little Bone Meal, one part to fifty of soil, will be good), keep them well watered and they will grow like weeds, and be covered with bloom all summer and autumn. They can stand surprisingly hard frosts without injury. SINGLE BEGONIAS — In the single kinds the golden cen- ters add much to the beauty of the flowers. Scarlet, White, Rose, Salmon, Copper, Yellow. Each, 12c, post- paid. One bulb each of the above colors, 60c, postpaid. DOUBLE BEGONLAS — Flowers very full. Red, Orange, White, Rose, Copper, Yellow. Each, 18c, postpaid. Set of six colors, 95c, postpaid. ^ FRILLED BEGONIAS (Begonia Crispa) — In this race the petals of the single flowers are not only strongly waved but the borders are finely fimbriated, giving to the flowers a particularly elegant and graceful appear- ance. Vivid Red, White, Rose, Salmon, Yellow. Each, 20c, postpaid. Set of five colors, 90c, postpaid. BEARDED BEGONIAS (Begonia Cristata) — This singular strain also has large single flowers. In the center of each petal is a large and conspicuous crest, giving to the flowers a curious and elegant appearance. Red, Orange, Rose, White, Salmon, Yellow. Each, 22c, post- paid. Set of six colors, $1.10, postpaid. ^Hanging Basket Begonias An entirely new and decidedly worth-while plant, dif- ferent from anything ever before offered. The Hanging Basket Begonia was one of the features of the recent European Horticultural Shows. They are tuberous-rooted and just as easily grown as the others, but they differ from them in having long, slender, drooping stems from i a foot to a foot and a half in length, and smaller flowers. The flowers are produced in large clusters, are more loosely constructed, and have sharply pointed .petals, somewhat suggesting the Fuchsia. Two or three tubers planted in a good sized pot or basket will give an effect surprisingly beautiful, something that everybody notices. Red, Orange, Yellow, Salmon, Rose. Each, 30c, postpaid. Set of five, $1.25, postpaid. TUBEROSES The Tuberose with its beautiful waxen-white flowers and rich fragrance is well known. It may be planted outdoors in spring, but if started in pots and transplanted to the open ground, flowers may be had much earlier. LARGE BULBS — Each, 6c, postpaid; Dozen, 50c, not post- paid. Weight per dozen, one and one-half pounds./ CALADIUNI Fine tropical-looking plant, a favorite for specimei plants or massing. Will grow in ordinary garden soil — but to get best results should be planted in well enrichec soil and given an abundance of water. i - EXTRA LARGE BULBS — Nine to eleven inches in cir cumference. Each, 20c; Doz., $2.00. Weight, one poun< each. ISMENE One of the loveliest of the summer blooming bulbs, be longing to the Amaryllis family. Two or three week after planting the large bulbs send up stalks two high, bearing several large creamy-white flowers, wit! throat of yellowish-green striped darker, and conspicuou yellow stamens. It is very easily grown and does wel either as a pot plant or in beds. Each, 10c; Dozen, $1.0( ★TRITOMA (Torch Lily) (Flame Flower) See also page 90. Handsome and showy border plant with stout stems, three to four feet, bearing large head of red and orange flowers. ALOIDES (Red Hot Poker Plant) — Each, 25c; Dozen, $2.5' postpaid. EXPRESS — Early flowering deep salmon. Each, 40 Dozen, $4.00, postpaid. *INCARVILLEA INCARVILLEA DELAVAYI — A magnificent plant for tl hardy border, especially good planted in groups. Tl entire plant is stoutly built. The leaves are dark gree ten to twelve inches in length, five to eight in breadt on heavy stems from the root. The thick flower stalk also from the root, are from two to three feet in heigl bearing on the summit four to ten large, tubular flov ers, in color, bright carmine-rose. This is sometim called the hardy Gloxinia, the shape of the flowe somewhat resembling that of the Gloxinia. Plant in sunny situation. Each, 25c; Dozen, $2.50. 4* ( INCARVILLEA GRANDIFLORA CRIMSON — Plants n quite so tall as the above; very large, crimson flowei Each, 25c; Dozen, $2.50. QUANTITY Plants, Bulbs, Etc.) Bushels Lbs. Oz. Pkts. NAMES OF ARTICLES WANTED PRICE j Dollars j Cents J Amount brought forward 1 1 . 1 5 v \ !j - ; i ! i l ] - V - 1 ORDER SHEET THE WING SEED COMPANY, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., Ohio. 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Amount carried over INDEX VEGETABLE SEEDS Name Page Asparagus 4 Beans 5-7 Beets 8, 9 Beets, Sugar 8, 9 Broccoli 7 Brussels Sprouts 7 Cabbage 10, 11 Carrots 12 Cauliflower 12 Celeriac 13 Celery 13 Chicory 13 Chinese Cabbage 9 Alfalfa 38-44 Alsike 50 Barley 56, 5? Beans, Soy 48-50 Bromus Inermis 52, 53 Buckwheat 5? Name Page Collar ds 13 Corn, Sweet 14, 15 Corn, Pop 15 Corn Salad orFetticus-- 11 Cress 17 Cucumber 16 Dandelion 17 Egg Plant 17 Endive 17 Gourds 17 Herbs 9 Kale or Borecole 18 FIELD Clovers 50-52 Corn 45-47 Grasses 52-55 Lawn Grass 55 Melilotus 51,52 Millets 58 Name Page Kohl Babi 18 Leek 18 Lettuce 18-21 Mangel Wurzel 9 Melon, Water 23,24 Melon, Musk 21, 22 Mustard 24 Okra 24 Onions 25, 26 Parsley 26 Parsnip 26 Peas , 27-29 SEEDS Oats 57 Pasture Mixtures 54 Peas, Canada 58 Peas, Cow 58 Bape, Dwarf Essex 59 Bed Top 54 FLOWER SEEDS Acroclinium 65 Adlumia Cirrhosa 65 Ageratum — 66 Allegheny Vine 65 Alyssum, Sweet 65 Amaranthus 65 Ammobium 66 Antirrhinum 65 Aquilegia 66 Arabis Alpina 66 Arctotis Grandis 66 Argemone 65 Aster 62-64 Balloon Yine : 67 Balsam 67 Bartonia Aurea 67 Beilis Perennis 67 Brachycome 67 Browallia 67 Calendula 67 Calliopsis 68 Campanula 68 Candytuft 69 Carnation 69 Castor Bean 86 Catchfly 88 Celosia 69 Centaurea 70 Children ’s Garden Mix- ture 69 Chinese Woolflower 69 Chrysanthemum 71 Cineraria 72 Clarkia 70 Clemataquila 66 Cobaea Scandens 70 Cockscomb 69 Coix Lachrymae 71 Columbine 66 Cone Flower 72 Coreopsis 68 Corn Flower 70 Cosmos 71 Cyclamen 72 Cypress Yine 70 Daisy, Double 67 Delphinium 73 Dianthus 74 Dictamnus 74 Digitalis 72 Dimorphotheca 73 Dolichos 72 Dusty Miller 70 Echinea Purpurea 72 Eseholtzia 75 Evening Primrose 80 Forget-me-not 77 Four O’Clock 79 Foxglove 72 Gaillardia 75 Geranium 76 Geum 76 Godetia 76 Gomphrena 75 Gourds, Ornamental 81 Grasses, Ornamental — 81 Grevillea Bobusta 75 Gypsophila 76 Helianthus 88 Helichrysum 76 Heliotrope 76 Hollyhock 77 Hyacinth Bean 72 Iris 131 Japanese Flower Garden 76 Kochia 76 Larkspur 73 Lobelia 77 Love in a Mist 81 Lupins 78 Lychnis 7 8 Marigold 79 Marvel of Peru 79 Mathiola Bicornis 79 Maurandia 79 Mignonette 78 Moon Flower 79 Morning Glory 78 Mourning Bride 87 Myosotis 77 Nasturtium 80 Nemesia 80 Nicotiana 81 Nigella _ 81 Oenothera 80 Pansies 82 Pentstemon 86 Pepper, Ornamental 81 Asparagus Begonia _ Caladium Canna Dahlias Books Fertilizers PLANTS AND BULBS 4 Gladiolus 93-101 Ismene 136 136 Gloxinias __134 Montbretias 134 .136 Horseradish 30 Onion Sets _ 26 .135, 136 Incarvillea 136 Peony __ 110-123 .102-109 Iris __ 124-133 Phlox, Hardy. -133,134 MISCELLANEOUS — 60, 61 Inoculation 60 Mushroom Spawn- 37 . _57-60 Lime Dealers _ 44 Name Page Peppers 30 Pumpkin 29 Badish 31, 32 Bhubarb 37 Buta Baga 35 Salsify 32 Spinach 32 Squash 33, 34 Swiss Chard 9 Tobacco 30 Tomato 35-37 Turnip 34, 35 Bye, Winter 57 Sorghum 58 Sudan Grass 58 Timothy 54 Vetch 55,56 Wheat 57 Petunia 84 Phlox 85 Pinks 74 Platycodon 86 Poppies 83 Portulaca 85 Primula 84, 85 Pyrethrum 86 Bhodanthe S6 Bicinus 86 Salpiglossis 86 Salvia 86 Scabiosa 87 Schizanthus 88 Shasta Daisy 71 Silene 88 Smilax 87 Snapdragon 65 Stocks 87 Stokesia 87 Summer Cypress 76 Sunflower 88 Sweet Peas 90, 91 Sweet Sultan 70 Sweet William 88 Torenia 89 Tritoma 89 Verbena 89 Viola Cornuta 89 Viscaria 89 Wallflower 89 Zinnia 92 Bhubarb 37 Tritoma 136 Tuberoses 136 Zephyranthes 134 Parcel Post Bates 2 THE SPRINGFIELD (OHIO) PUB. 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