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SAe 120th Year o/

Thorbum’s

Seeds

ESTABLISHED 1602.

1921

J. M.Thorbum &»Ca

53 BARCLAY STREET THROUGH TO 54 PARK PLACE

New York. City

CHOICE COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS

WE PAY POSTAGE

Collection of 12 Varieties of Dwarf Annuals 93000

1 packet each, as follows, for 50 cents

Asters, Mixed Larkspur, Dwarf Rocket, Mixed Phlox Drummondii, Mixed

Candytuft, Mixed Marigold, Dwarf French, Mixed Portulaca, Single, Mixed

Convolvulus, Dwarf, Mixed Mignonette Sweet Alyssum

Eschscholtzia, Mixed Nasturtium, Dwarf, Mixed Zinnia, Dwarf, Mixed

Collection of 12 Varieties of Tall Annuals 93020

1 packet each, as follows, for 50 cents

Centaurea Cyanus, Mixed Clarkia, Mixed Collinsia, Mixed Cosmos, Mixed

Larkspur, Tall Rocket, Mixed Lupinus, Mixed Marigold, African, Mixed Malope, Mixed

Poppy, Mixed Scabiosa, Tall, Mixed Sunflower Zinnia, Tall, Mixed

Collection of 12 Varieties of Dwarf Perennials 93080

1 packet each, as follows, for $1

Alyssum saxatile compactum Centaurea candidissima

Arabis alpina Daisy, Double, Mixed

Campanula carpatica. Blue Gypsophila

Candytuft sempervirens Lychnis Haageana Hybrids

Pinks, Mixed Polyanthus, Mixed Primrose, Yellow Snapdragon, Dwarf, Mixed

Collection of 12 Varieties of Tall Perennials 93120

1 packet each, as follows, for 85 cents

Aquilegia, Mixed Gaillardia Poppy, Oriental

Coreopsis Galega Scabiosa caucasica

Delphinium, Mixed Hollyhock Sweet William

Foxglove Lupinus polyphyllus Valeriana

Collection of 12 Varieties of Greenhouse Seeds 93180

1 packet each, as follows, for $2

Asparagus plumosus nanus Coleus, Fine Hybrids Begonias, Single, Tuberous- Cyclamen persicum giganteum, rooted Mixed

Cineraria hybrida, Mixed Heliotrope

Calceolaria hybrida. Large- Musk Plant flowered, self-colored

Primula obconica grandiflora hybrida, Mixed Primula obconica malacoides Smilax

Stevia serrata

New Hybrid Perennial Delphinium

REA’S SELECTED STRAIN

A new strain of unusual beauty and color. The height of the stalks measures up to eight (8) feet and over in some cases.

The flower spikes are extremely large, the flowers of good size, aver- aging about an inch and three quarters across.

This mixture contains the ivory white and ranges through all combi- nations of blues and lavenders. A double appears now and then with petals of indigo blue and center of royal purple. Pkt. 25 cts.

JAN 21 1921

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1802—1921

120th Annual seed catalogue

OF J. M. THORBURN & COMPANY

IX SCORE YEARS AGO was issued the first Annual Seed Catalogue of the Thorburn concern. Beginning with ideals of quality and service that have not only been steadfastly held, but extended to meet larger needs and larger opportunities, we are well along in the second century of con- tinuous business. Time proves all things, it is said, and certainly time has proved the aims and the methods of our firm as they relate to the reliability and purity of the seeds we offer, and to the quality of service our customers in the fourth generation have come to associate with us.

In this one hundred and twentieth year of our continuous existence as seedsmen, we are able to bring to the use of our customers the world-wide resources, the cumulative knowledge, the advanced standards that mean so much in actual practice. “All seeds look alike,” if of the same class; but all seeds do not do alike! What we offer to our customers are proved in germination, in uniformity, in varietal selection, to standards not excelled anywhere in the world, and not often equalled.

It has always been our effort to make this catalogue truly representative and helpful. The descriptions are carefully revised and kept completely accurate, and the concise cultural directions are intended to guide the planter to success. Additional information, impracticable to present here without unduly increasing the bulk of the catalogue, is available from our long and extensive experience and will be cheerfully supplied upon request. We have had prepared

Convenient Leaflets Upon the Culture

of each vegetable, which will be furnished to our customers for the asking, at any time.

In these times of disturbed and congested transportation, and in connection with the shortage of many seed crops in America and abroad, it is an advantage, both to the seeds- man and the planter to have early orders. If, therefore, our friends will make known their wants promptly upon receipt of this catalogue, we can with more certainty make shipment at the proper time. Planting at the most favorable season for successful results may thus be assured. Always, however, we meet the wishes of our customers to the best of our ability, whatever be the time of ordering. Likewise, we keep our prices at the lowest point consistent with the exceptional quality we maintain and the necessary cost of handling.

In addition to asking our friends to read carefully the next page preparatory to making up their orders, we call attention to the fact that our seed supplies come from many parts of the world and that sometimes it seems best to send out such portions of orders as may be at the moment available, forwarding the remainder later upon receipt. Please, there- fore, await our advice or the invoice before writing us about items not received.

CONTENTS

For Itemized Index, see pp. 1 29-1 30

Novelties 6-8

Collections, Vegetable Seeds . . 4, 5

Flower Seeds . . 2dcov.,62

Vegetable Seeds 9-42

Herbs 43

Tobacco Seeds, Bird Seeds, Escu- lent Plants and Roots .... 44

Books 45, 46

Grass Seeds for All Purposes . 47-53

Clovers, Various 54

Field Corn and Other Cereals . SS

Page

Forage, Economical and Miscel- laneous Seeds 56-58

Bacteria Cultures 58

Tree, Shrub and Fruit Seeds . . 59-61

Flower Seeds 63-107

Palm Seeds 108

Ornamental Grasses 108

Bulbs and Roots 109-117

Insecticides and Remedies for

Plant Diseases 117-119

Fertilizers 119, 120

Tools and Garden Requisites . . 121-128

Copyright, 1921, by J. M. Thorburn & Co.

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J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Ql«C|g|«SB Orders should be written on our order sheet or on a blank sheet separate from letter, pref-

erably in ink , and, to receive prompt attention, should be directed to the firm and not to

individuals. Orders from new customers should be accompanied by a remittance in the form of a Post- Office or Express Money Order, Bank Check or Bank Bills.

Prices. The Pri°es Quoted are net> anc* do not include free transit, except for seeds in packets, ounces, - or quarter-pounds, on which we pay postage or expressage anywhere in the United States.

Seeds by Mail or Express. If wanted by mail in the United States, add postage

£ according to zone rate, as per table below, except for seeds

ordered by the packet, ounce, or quarter-pound, which we will mail free. In view of the greater safety, it will be found best to send parcels of 15 pounds or over by express, as packages are apt to get crushed in the mail. Seeds may be sent C. O. D. when 25 per cent of the amount is remitted with order. Potatoes, onion sets, or other perishable articles, fertilizers or insecticides cannot be sent C. O. Do

Parcel-Post Zone Rates u^Vatm IstIb. Ad?bwo0rnal

l&L JLU. 1 U. UI

Zone Within or fraction fraction

1st 50 miles of New York City $0 05 $0 01

2d 50 to 150 miles of New York City 05 01

3d 150 to 300 miles of New York City 06 02

4th 300 to 600 miles of New York City 07 04

5th 600 to 1,000 miles of New York City 08 06

6th 1,000 to 1,400 miles of New York City 09 08

7th 1,400 to 1,800 miles of New York City 11 10

8 th 1,800 and over miles of New York City 12 12

Maximum weight, 70 pounds to 1st, 2d and 3d Zones, and 50 pounds from the 4th Zone upward. Postage to Canada 12 cents per pound, or fraction thereof, maximum weight, 4 pounds 6 ounces.

Name. Address. Etc. We our corresPondents to give us on each order the correct nanie

■ - - and address; also to indicate very precisely the means of carriage which

they prefer, mail, express or freight, and the office or railroad station which best serves their locality. In case these directions are not followed out, or if they are not sufficient, we ourselves shall of course choose the most advantageous and convenient means.

Cultural DirCCtflOnS. These apply to the climate of New York and vicinity. For more

northern and southern localities the necessary changes in time of

sowing, etc., will readily suggest themselves to gardeners

Warranties

Seeds of best quality will sometimes fail through improper treatment. Thus, a small seed may be sown so deeply that the young plant cannot reach the surface. More failures result from disregard of the conditions necessary to germination than from inferiority of the seeds used.

These conditions are: A proper temperature, suffi- cient moisture and free access of air. Besides these, the soil must be in proper condition and present no physical obstacle to the growth of the young plant. If heavy rains have compacted the surface of the soil, and the sun has baked it to a hard crust, it will be impossible, even if all other conditions are favorable, for the seed- ling plants to force their way through it, and many perish from this cause alone.

Seeds differ greatly as to the temperature required for germination. Beets, Cress, Peas, etc., germinate rapidly at a temperature of 45 degrees, but if Melons and other seeds of that family, Bush or Pole Beans, and other plants of subtropical origin are sown under the same conditions, they will be apt to decay, as for their prompt germination they require a heat of at least 60 degrees. For this reason many seeds fail yearly from too early sowing.

The second condition, proper moisture, is likely to be violated by an excess rather than by too small a portion. The proper amount is that which a well- drained soil will naturally hold. Free access of air is all-important, and this is interfered with by an excess of water in the soil.

In germination, complex chemical changes take place in the seeds, in which the air performs an important part. A portion of the seed is consumed, carbonic acid gas being given off in changing the starch and other constituents of the seed into nutriment to forward the growth of the germ or embryo plant, which depends upon the contents of the seed until it forms roots below ground and leaves above, and is able to sustain itself.

Besides these conditions affecting the germination of the seed, the young plants, after they have made their way to the surface, are liable to various accidents; a sudden current of very cold air, or a continuous drying wind may cl leek their growth or destroy them altogether.

In addition, there are numerous insects, both below and above ground, that may attack the plants, some of them being so small that they often destroy a crop before they are discovered.

We may also mention the well-known tendency of many vegetables to revert to their original types, notwithstanding the care of the seed-grower ; the Yellow-Podded Wax Beans becoming green, the Yellow and White Celery becoming more or less green, dwarf Peas becoming running sorts, etc.

J. M. Thorburn & Co. give no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productive- ness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants they send out, and they will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned.

J. Wl. THORBURN & CO.

53 Barclay Street, through to 54 Park Place, New York

All communications should be addressed to the company Telephone Nos. 6445 and 6446 Barclay. Private Exchange connecting all departments

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS VEGETABLE SEEDS 3

Photo of our stand at an annual Exhibition in Grand Central Palace, New York

DIRECTIONS FOR THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES

TO SECURE a good crop of vegetables, three things are necessary, viz., a suitable soil, pure seed and clean culture. The exposure for a vegetable-garden should be south or southeast, or nearly so. The soil should be naturally rich and fri- able, a sandy loam being about the best. If the soil be stiff, it should be gradually mellowed by the free use of barnyard manure, or, if convenient, by the addition of sand. If wet, or inclined to hold an ex- cess of moisture, it should be underdrained, prefer- ably by tile, but if possible, a location should be selected naturally dry and free from surface water.

A dark-colored soil, or one supplied with a goodly portion of decayed vegetable matter, will produce the earliest crops. If the soil be shallow, it should be deepened gradually by plowing or spading an inch or two deeper each year, and not all at once by trenching or subsoiling, unless manure and money both be abundant. A sandy soil may be greatly improved by adding vegetable mold from the woods. To produce the best results, the vegetable garden should have at least I foot of good, rich soil. The roots of large trees should not be allowed to encroach on any part of the garden, though large trees, suf- ficiently far off, afford a valuable protection on the north and west.

If for any reason you think your soil is not right, consult your experiment station if necessary.

Mark the garden off into squares or beds of con- venient size, to facilitate the practice of a rotation of crops, which is an important matter. As a rule, never let the same crop or kind of vegetable occupy the same bed or spot two years in succession. Pota- toes, Onions and a few other things may form excep- tions to this rule. Every year the beds must be warmed up by a liberal coat of manure, which should be thoroughly mixed with the soil. From seeds sown in drills, larger crops from a given surface are grown, and cultivation is simple and comparatively easy. The space between the drills, and other special in- formation, is given in the body of this catalogue; the least distance is named, in order to economize space; it might be increased in some cases to ad- vantage. The ground should be frequently hoed, to i

kill the weeds and to keep the soil mellow; and the proper time to hoe is just when the weeds appear above the ground.

Much time may be gained by starting certain kinds of plants in a hotbed, or even in a coldframe, the latter being a convenient thing, even on a small place. The hotbed is chiefly intended for raising early Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, etc., but as all these plants can now be bought cheaply of this company at the proper time, the expense and labor of a hotbed may be dispensed with, especially on small places.

To prepare a coldframe. The coldframe is simply a frame set on the ground, no bottom heat being applied. It is banked up on the outside during the winter with salt hay, straw, or coarse litter. The soil is prepared by forking in and thoroughly mixing to the depth of io to 12 inches a liberal quantity of old, well-rotted manure. The manure of an old hot- bed is good for the purpose. The frame is prepared in the fall, and young Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce plants are set out in it in time to get well established before very cold weather. Cauliflower and Cabbage should be set down to the first leaf, and the soil made firm around the plants. The seed is usually sown, in the vicinity of New York, from the 15th to the 20th of September, but the very early kinds some 8 to 10 days later. The young plants will be ready to transplant in about 25 to 30 days. During the cold nights and stormy days, the beds should be closely covered with the sashes, and these further protected by straw mats or shutters. Cauli- flower needs more and closer protection than Cab- bage, as it is rather more tender. During mild days admit air freely, the object being to keep the plants in a dormant state, without actual freezing, so that when spring comes they are in a forward state for setting out early crops. Seeds of Cabbage, Cauli- flower, Lettuce, and Radish may be sown in a cold- frame in the spring from the last week in February to the first week in March. The frame should stand in a warm and sheltered spot, and be kept from freez- ing by mats or a thick covering of straw during i cold nights.

Our CULTURAL LEAFLETS — one for each vegetable — 36 in all — will help you make your garden a suc- cess. Every detail of planting and cultivation is fully described. They are free for the asking.

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J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A HOTBED

IN the vicinity of New York, from the first to the latter part of March is quite early enough to make a hotbed. The time must vary according to the latitude. Use fresh horse manure, and add to this, if possible, one-third to one-half of its bulk of leaves. Mix them thoroughly, tramping down the mass in successive layers, and form into a large pile, so that fermentation will proceed.

In two or three days fermentation will be apparent by the escape of steam from the heap. Now turn again, and allow the heap to remain until the second fermentation commences. Make a pit 2^ feet deep, and of a size suited to the number of plants required. The pit will be better if built up of brick. It should be located in a dry, sheltered spot, facing the south or east, if possible. Hotbed sashes are usually 3x6 feet, and one or two sashes will give early plants enough for a small family. The frame of the bed should be 18 inches high at the back and 12 inches in front, which will give the proper slope to catch the sunlight. Crosspieces should be placed for the sashes to slide on, to facilitate opening and shutting the frames.

When everything is ready, the manure is placed

in the pit and trodden down firmly in layers to the required depth, 2 to 2}4 feet. Then put on the sashes and keep the pit closed until the heat arises. At first it will probably be 100 degrees or more, which is too hot to sow the seed in; but in two or three days it will subside to 90 degrees or a little less, when the soil may be put on to the depth of 6 to 8 inches. Try the heat by plunging a ther- mometer into the manure.

The soil should be of well-rotted sod (or common garden soil will do), mixed with about a third of fine old manure; and in this the seeds may be sown thinly in drills 2 to 3 inches apart, and afterward (as soon as out of the seed-leaf) either thinned out or else transplanted to another frame. Air must be given every mild day by raising the sashes at the back.

Water with tepid water whenever necessary, and during cold nights and snowstorms keep covered with mats or board shutters. Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplants should be sown in a separate frame from Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce, as they require more heat. Hotbeds may be made on the surface of the ground, if the manure extends a foot wider on all sides than the frame.

Collections of Vegetable Seeds

Only the choicest varieties are put into the assortments, and they are picked out so as to give a con- tinuous supply of vegetables from your garden all season.

We cannot permit any alterations in the varieties, and the collections must be taken in full and with- out change.

City Garden Collection, $1 in the United Stated

i pkt. Green Beans, i pkt. Wax Beans, i pkt. Beets, i pkt. Cabbage, i pkt. Carrot.

i pkt. Cucumber, i pkt. Lettuce, i pkt. Onion, i pkt. Parsley, i pkt. Peas.

Suburban Garden Collection, $1.50

§ lb. Beans, Refugee Green-Pod. i pkt. “ Golden Wax. i pkt. Beet, Egyptian, i pkt. “ Swiss Chard, i pkt. Cabbage, Early Wakefield, i pkt. Carrot, Half-Long.

\ lb. Corn, Early Golden Bantam.

pkt. Cucumber, Improved White Spine.

pkt. Kohlrabi, pkt. Leek, Best Flag, pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston, pkt. Onion, White Globe, pkt. Parsley, Extra Curled.

i pkt. Radish, i pkt. Spinach, i pkt. Turnip, i pkt. Swiss Chard, i pkt. Golden Bantam Corn.

Including free delivery in the United States \ lb. Peas, Thorburn’s Extra-Early Market.

i oz. Radish, Scarlet Turnip, i pkt. Spinach, Viroflay. i pkt. Turnip, Snowball.

Collection No. 1, $4

Gotten up for a family of two or three persons. It is a rather complete list of varieties.

Including free delivery in the United States

i lb. Beans, Early Valentine, i “ “ Golden Wax.

i oz. Beet, Egyptian, i “ “ Globe,

i pkt. Cabbage, Early Wakefield, i “ “ Red.

i “ Carrot, Half-Long, i “ Cauliflower, Thorburn’s Gilt- Edge.

i “ Celery, White Plume, i “ Corn, Early Golden Bantam.

\ lb. “ Cory.

\ lb. Corn, Stowell’s Evergreen, i pkt. Cucumber, Improved White Spine.

i “ Eggplant, Improved New York Purple.

i “ Kohlrabi, Early White, i “ Leek, Best Flag, i “ Lettuce, Big Boston, i “ “ Cos or Romaine.

i “ Melon, Musk, Large Hack- ensack.

i pkt. Melon, Water, Black Spanish i “ Onion, White Globe, i “ “ Large Red Globe,

i “ Parsley, Extra Curled, i lb. Peas, Thorburn’s Extra- Early Market.

i “ “ Wrinkled, our selection,

i oz. Radish. Scarlet Turnip, i lb. Spinach, Viroflay. i pkt. Tomato, Stone, i oz. Turnip, Snowball.

Collection No. 2, $10

This assortment is suitable for a family of approximately five persons.

Including free delivery in the United States

I lb.

I “ i “

I “

I “

Beans,

Bountiful Green-Pod. “ Early Valentine.

“ Stringless Green-Pod.

“ Challenger Pole Lima.

“ Thorburn’s Dwarf

Lima.

Beet, Eclipse.

“ Egyptian.

“ Globe.

Brussels Sprouts, Dalkeith. t nkt. Cabbage, Early Wakefield.

2 ozs. 2 “

2 “ i pkt

pkt. Cabbage, Ballhead.

Thorburn’s P r i - vate Stock Flat Dutch.

oz. Carrot, Half-Long.

“ St. Valery.

pkt. Cauliflower, Thorburn’s Gilt- Edge.

“ Celery, Giant Pascal.

“ “ White Plume,

pkt Celery, Schumacher.

h lb.

Corn, Early Golden Bantam, “ Country Gentleman.

“ Metropolitan.

“ Stowell’s Evergreen, oz. Cucumber, Improved White Spine.

pkt. Eggplant, New York Purple, pkt. Kale, Curled.

‘ ‘ Kohlrabi, Early White.

“ Leek, Best Flag.

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Vegetable Seed Collection No. 2, $10, continued

i Pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston,

i “ “ May King,

i “ “ Cos or Romaine.

l “ “ Giant Crystal Head,

i “ Melon, Musk, Netted Gem. i “ “ “ Large Hack-

ensack.

i “ “ Water, Black Span-

ish.

i oz. Okra, Perkins’ Mammoth, i pkt. Onion, White Globe.

3 oz. Onion, Large Red Globe, i pkt. Parsley, Extra Curled, i oz. Parsnip, Hollow Crown, i lb. Peas, Thorburn’s Extra-Early Market.

i “ each Peas, two best Wrinkled, our selection.

i pkt. Pepper, Chinese Giant, i oz. Radish, White-tipped, i “ “ Scarlet Turnip,

i “ “ Scarlet Globe.

1 oz. Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich

Island.

3 lb. Spinach, Viroflay.

2 ozs. “ New Zealand.

i pkt. Squash, Early Bush Crook- i “ “ Hubbard. [neck,

i “ Tomato, Beauty, i “ “ Stone,

i oz. Turnip, Snowball, i “ “ Red-TopStrap-Leaf.

i “ “ Thorburn Rutabaga.

Collection No. 3, $18

Including free delivery by express in the United States

Will make an excellent garden vation for vegetables, i lb. Beans, Bountiful Green-Pod. i “ “ Early Valentine,

i “ “ Golden Wax.

i “ “ Stringless Green-Pod.

i “ “ Challenger Pole Lima.

1 “ “ Thorburn’s Dwarf

Lima.

2 ozs. Beet, Egyptian.

2 “ “ Globe.

2 “ “ Blood Turnip.

i oz. Brussels Sprouts, Dalkeith.

\ oz. Cabbage, Early Wakefield.

3 “ “ Thorburn’s Private

StockFlat Dutch

1 “ Carrot, Parisian Forcing.

2 “ “ Chantenay.

i pkt. Cauliflower, Thorburn’s Gilt- Edge.

i “ “ Thorburn’s

Snowball.

3 oz. Celery, Schumacher.

\ “ “ White Plume.

i pkt. “ Golden Self-blanch- ing.

i lb. Corn, Early Golden Bantam,

i “ “ Cory,

i “ “ Country Gentleman.

for a farm or country estate desiring to put about one acre under culti-

2 lbs. Corn, Stowell’s Evergreen.

1 oz. Corn Salad.

2 “ Cress or Pepper Grass.

i “ Cucumber, Improved White

Spine.

i “ “ Noroton Select-

ed.

i pkt. Eggplant, Improved New York Purple.

I oz. Endive, Green-Curled, i “ “ Broad-leaved.

\ “ Kohlrabi, Early White, i oz. Leek, Best Flag.

3 “ Lettuce, Big Boston.

3 “ “ May King.

3 “ “ Cos or Romaine.

3 “ “ Giant Crystal Head,

i pkt. Melon, Musk, Large Hack- ensack.

i “ “ “ Netted Gem.

1 “ “ Water, Black Span-

ish.

2 ozs. Okra, Perkins’ Mammoth,

i “ Onion, Yellow Danvers.

i “ “ Large Red Globe,

i “ “ White Globe,

i “ Parsley, Extra Curled.

2 ozs. Parsnip, Hollow Crown.

2 lbs. Peas, Thorburn’s Extra-Early Market.

2 “ each Peas, three best wrinkled, our selection.

i pkt. Pepper, Chinese Giant, i oz. Pumpkin, Large Cheese, i “ Radish, White-tipped,

i “ “ Scarlet Turnip,

i “ “ Scarlet Globe,

i “ “ Chinese Winter,

i “ Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich

Island.

i lb. Spinach, Viroflay.

1 “ “ New Zealand,

i oz. Squash, Early Bush Crook- neck.

i pkt. “ Early White Scallop

Bush.

i oz. “ Boston Marrow,

i pkt. Tomato, Beauty, i “ “ Stone,

i oz. Turnip, Thorburn’s Ruta- baga.

i “ “ Snowball,

i “ “ Red-TopStrap-Leaf.

i pkt. each Herbs, five varieties.

/t Including free delivery by express

collection NO. in the United States

If you require quite a quantity of fresh vegetables, and you have about three acres that you wish to make into a garden, you could not do better than to buy this collection. There are quite a number of private estates and farms that are now doing away with the trouble of going through lengthy lists of vegetables suitable to their needs, and are leaving the matter to our judgment. This collection represents our recom- mendation as to just what should be used, for planting approximately three acres.

2 lbs. Beans, Green-Pod Bountiful.

2 “ “ Early Valentine.

1 “ “ Stringless Green- Pod.

2 “ “ Golden Wax.

i “ “ Challenger Pole Lima,

i “ “ Thorburn’s Dwarf

Lima.

4 ozs. Beet, Eclipse.

4 “ “ Egyptian.

4 “ “ Globe.

4 “ “ Blood Turnip.

4 “ “ Swiss Chard,

i “ Brussels Sprouts. Dalkeith, i “ Cabbage, Early Wakefield.

3 “ “ Savoy, Early.

3 “ “ Thorburn’s Private

Stock Flat Dutch.

4 “ Carrot, Parisian Forcing.

4 “ “ Half-Long.

4 “ “ Long Orange,

i pkt. Cauliflower, Thorburn’s Gilt- Edge.

i “ “ Thorburn’s

Snowball.

i oz. Celery, Schumacher.

1 “ “ White Plume.

| “ “ Golden Self-blanch-

ing.

2 lbs. Corn, Early Golden Bantam.

2 “ “ Cory.

4 “ “ Country Gentleman.

4 lbs. Corn, Metropolitan.

4 “ “ Stowell’s Evergreen.

1 oz. Cucumber, Improved Long

Green.

2 “ “ Improved White

Spine.

\ “ Eggplant, Improved New

York Purple.

i “ Endive, Green Curled,

i “ “ Broad-leaved,

i Kale, Green Curled, i “ Kohlrabi, Early White,

i “ Leek, Best Flag,

i “ Lettuce, Big Boston,

i “ “ Cos or Romaine.

i “ “ Early Curled Simp-

son.

1 “ “ Giant Crystal Head.

2 “ Melon, Musk, Netted Gem.

2 “ “ “ Large Hack-

ensack.

2 “ “ Water, Black Span-

ish.

4 ozs. Okra, Perkins’ Mammoth.

2 “ Onion, Yellow Danvers.

2 “ “ White Globe.

2 “ “ Large Red Globe.

2 “ Parsley, Extra Curled.

4 “ Parsnip, Hollow Crown.

2 lbs. Peas, Thorburn’s Extra- Early Market.

12 lbs.

3 oz.

11b.

4 ozs. 2 “

4 “

2 “

4 “

2 “

Peas, three best Wrinkled, our selection. Pepper, Chinese Giant.

Pumpkin.

Radish, White-tipped.

“ Icicle, Long White.

“ Scarlet Turnip.

“ Chinese Rose, Win-

ter.

“ Scarlet Globe.

Salsify, Mammoth Sand - wich Island.

\ lb. Spinach, New Zealand Sum- mer.

3 “ “ Viroflay.

I oz. Squash, Early Bush Crook- neck.

i “ “ Early White Scal-

lop Bush.

i “ “ Boston Marrow.

3 “ Tomato, Beauty.

3 “ “ Stone.

1 pkt. “ Bonny Best.

2 ozs. Turnip, Snowball.

2 “ “ Red - Top Strap -

Leaf.

2 “ “ Thorburn’s Ruta -

baga.

i pkt. each Herbs, five varieties.

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J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Desirable Vegetable Seed Specialties

Bean, Marvel of Paris

Slender, flat, green pods, 5 inches long. Early, productive, very tender, brittle, fine grained, of excellent quality. Lb. 75 cts., 2 lbs. $1.45.

Bean, Green-seeded Flageolet

To be used as a Shell Bean only. Tender and of fine flavor; seeds keep their green color when fully dry, and even when cooked. Lb. 75 cts., 2 lbs. $1.45.

Bean, Dwarf Green-podded Masterpiece (Sutton’s)

The plant is a robust grower, very prolific, and the pods are straight, handsome, very tender, and stringless. Early and well adapted for forcing; an exceptionally fine green, round-podded variety. Pkt. 15 cts., lb. 90 cts., 2 lbs. $1.75.

Beans, New Early Giant Bush Lima

A new variety that is said to be a great improve- ment on other Bush or Pole Limas in being earlier, more buttery and tender, very prolific and long bearing. Pkt. 15 cts., lb. 55 cts., 2 lbs. $1.

Brussels Sprouts, Thorburn’s Improved Dwarf

We grow this specially for the private and market garden, and consider it the best strain produced anywhere. Pkt. 25 cts.

Cauliflower, Thorburn’s Gilt-edge

Best and surest of all. Produces large, heavy, solid, white heads of finest quality. Undoubtedly the best variety. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $5.

Cabbage, Early Jersey Wakefield

THORBURN’S SELECTED STOCK

Undoubtedly the finest strain of this most popular, well-known early Cabbage in cultivation. The heads are extremely solid, pyramidal in shape, with very little outside foliage. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., ^<lb. $1.50, lb. $4.50.

Carrot, Half-long, Stump-rooted

TRUE NANTES STRAIN

This is an almost cylindrical variety, with smooth, red flesh of excellent flavor, very sweet and tender. A very choice Carrot for the kitchen garden. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\ b. 60 cts., lb. $2.

Corn, Thorburn’s Early White Perfection

A valuable second-early sort, producing good-sized ears. The cob is small and the grain is almost white. It is a heavy yielder, very sweet, and an almost per- fect type, without flint or glaze. One grower says of this Corn that it is one of the best varieties of Sweet Corn ever seen in the field. }4\b. 30 cts., lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25.

Sweet Corn, DeLue’s Golden Giant

A very early variety with ears 8 to 9 inches long, small cob, long thick orange-colored kernels, very sweet. Stalks are short but stout, usually bearing two or more ears, having purple tinged husks and foliage. Pkt. 15 cts., Lzlb. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2.

Cucumber, Thorburn’s Noroton Selected White Spine

A selection of the Improved White Spine, but earlier, more perfect in shape and more prolific. The best slicing variety we have seen, being solid in flesh, fine-grained, tender and of delicious flavor. Vigorous, healthy grower. A splendid sort for the home garden, and absolutely without an equal for market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }{\b. 60 cts., lb. $2.

Celery, Thorburn’s Gilt-edge Golden Self-blanching

Golden Self-blanching is the variety of Celery par excellence, and we can recommend our strain with every confidence. The chief characteristics of this sort are its self-blanching qualities and the beau- tiful waxy yellow appearance of the stalks. It is of compact, heavy growth and produces stalks that are brittle and crisp in the extreme and hearts that are large and solid. Pkt. 20 cts., oz. $1, J4^b. $3, lb. $10

Lettuce, Thorburn’s Big Boston Improved

Our strain of this well-known and most popular sort is without doubt the finest in existence. It is too well known to require any lengthy description. It is sufficient to say that it is equally valuable for growing in greenhouses for winter use, in frames for spring, or for sowing the seed in the open ground for use in summer and fall. It is unequaled by any other variety for crispness and tenderness; produces large, solid heads with few outside leaves, and stands long before running to seed. Pkt. 5 cts., }ilb. 60 cts., lb. $2.25.

Onion, Ailsa Craig

A splendid Yellow Globe variety, grown largely for exhibition purposes; very large. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 40 cts., j^lb. $1.50.

Onion, Denia

Imported from Spain. Very large, globe-shaped, pale yellow. This is the Onion shipped to this market from Spain. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., }i\b. $2.

Pepper, Hercules, Large Yellow Upright

A prolific, vigorous-growing variety, producing erect, thick bell-shaped fruit of a mild flavor and golden yellow color. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. $1.

Rutabaga, Thorburn’s Family

An extra fine, purple-topped tender strain for family use. Pkt. 1 5 cts. , oz. 20 cts. , }i\b. 50 cts. , lb. $2.

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Flower Seed Novelties and Specialties

of Merit

Adonis Aleppica, The Syrian Fios Adonis

This most beautiful annual grows to a height of 1 6 to 20 inches and produces 16 to 20 chief stems. From these there are many lateral branches, each ending in a round flower, about four times as large as those of the common Flos Adonis. Color is a brilliant dark red; free blooming; very floriferous; handsome feathered foliage; excellent for cutting and as a pot plant. May be started in a coldframe or sown in the open ground early in spring. It takes, under normal conditions, four to six weeks for it to germinate, but occasionally six months to one year. Autumn sowing does not succeed. Pkt. 50 cts.

Antirrhinum nanum grandi- florum, Peace

Of compact growth, not exceeding 15 inches in height, and with distinct narrow foliage. This beautiful new variety bears shapely flowers of a lovely rose-pink, with slight salmon shading. Pkt. 50 cts.

Antirrhinum, majus grandiflorum, Rose King

A tall, large-flowered Snapdragon, bearing im- mense flowers of a brilliant carmine-rose, deepening toward the center. Pkt. 25 cts.

Antirrhinum, majus grandiflorum, Torchlight

A new variety with long spikes showing brilliant flowers of a vivid orange with yellow center, slightly tinted with carmine above, giving a glowing effect. Pkt. 25 cts.

Canterbury Bells (Double) Violet King

A new variety improving not only the color but the form of this old garden favorite. Its color is a distinct shade of deep violet, and the growth habit is very compact, being 2 to 2% feet high. Pkt. 20 cts.

Cosmos, Double Crested White Queen

These double-crested varieties are not fully double, but are double-crested, having double centers and a row of petals around the base of the flower, making them very effective. Pkt. 15 cts.

Dahlia, Peter Pan

This new dwarf Dahlia is quite unique, both in habit and in form of flower. The wonderfully com- pact little bushes begin to bloom when barely a foot in height, and do not exceed 18 inches to 2 feet. The flowers may be described as anemone-shaped, with tubular center and outspread ray florets, in many combinations of bright colors. Pkt. 50 cts.

Delphinium, Blue Gem

ANNUAL

A plant of compact and bushy growth, giving an abundance of bloom. Height 9 to 12 inches. The flower is large and of a beautiful deep blue. Of good, compact habit; an excellent pot plant. Pkt. 50 cts.

Delphinium, New Hybrid Perennial

REA’S SELECTED STRAIN

This is a new strain of unusual beauty and variety. The flower-spikes are very large and the flowers average about 1^4 inches across. This mixture con- tains colors ranging from ivory-white through all combinations of blues and lavenders. Sometimes doubles appear with petals of indigo-blue and center of royal purple. The stalks measure often as high as 8 feet or over. Pkt. 25 cts.

Eschscholtzia, Vesuvius

Wallflower-red, same color inside petals as out- side. Pkt. 10 cts.

Petunia

Single Fringed Large-flowering Crim- Pkt.

son 73390 $0 50

Single Fringed Large - flowering White,

Snowstorm 73430 50

Double Large-flowering Fringed, Snow- ball 73505 75

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FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES OF MERIT, continued

Poppies, Double Queen

A lovely strain of hardy annual Poppies. Abund- ant flowers of the Shirley type, but double, of the most delicate and brilliant colors, ranging from palest pink to rosy scarlet; many charming seifs, others beautifully picoteed various red shades. Fine cut-flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.

Poppy, Lilliput (Papaver Rhoeas pumilum)

This new introduction represents a very dwarf class of the single-blooming Shirley Poppy. Height 12 to 14 inches. Each tuft develops straight pe- duncles, standing about 2 inches above the leaves and ending in a mass of from 60 to 120 flowers, 1^ to 2 inches in diameter. Color mostly light or dark rose, with golden yellow anthers; blooms all summer. Sow in the open ground either in spring or autumn. Pkt. 30 cts.

New Early-Flowering Sweet Peas (Spencer)

Early Amethyst. This flower is the rich purple pkt- so much needed among the early varieties . . $0 25

Early Aviator. This is said to be the finest crimson - scarlet [in early Spencers yet in- troduced. It is sunproof and very free-

blooming 25

Early Othello. A beautiful deep maroon of the same color as the late-flowering Othello. 25

STANDARD SPENCER (Not Early Flowering)

The Cardinal. Brilliant, intense, poppy-

scarlet; bears four large, waved flowers to a

stem. The best sunproof scarlet 15

Stock, Nice, Early Giant-flower- ing Winter, Aurora

In habit and large size of flower, Aurora compares with the grand Giant Nice varieties. Produces huge spikes thickly studded with large blooms, of a lively golden buff, suffused with rose — a splendid color. Pkt. 50 cts.

Stock, Mammoth Ten-Weeks, Snowdrift

A new variety that is really novel because it is so floriferous. It produces many side stems thickly set with snowy white blossoms. It is well adapted for bedding or cut-flowers, appealing especially to private and market gardeners and florists. Pkt. 25 cts.

Statice sinuata rosea superba

At last a variety of Statice sinuata has come which has a consistent, satisfying bright rose tint. Pkt. 15 cts.

Schszanthus grandiflora hybrida

Mayhlossom. Pale rose-pink and white, free from any markings or darker tints; dwarf, compact, pyramidal habit. Pkt. 25 cts.

Schizanthus

Wisetonensis, Snowflake. Snowflake should Pkt. soon be a very popular variety, not only be- cause of the quantity of pure white, beauti- fully fringed flowers it bears, but also be- cause of its ease of culture in pots and long- continued blooming $0 20

Wisetonensis, Pink Pearl. This variety re- tains the wealth of bloom of its parent, Snowflake, but the flowers differ from it by having a broad, rosy pink margin on the wing and lip petals, adding much to the appearance of the white corolla 25

Grandiflorus Garaway’s Hybrids. Extra- select, large blooms with an endless variety of color 25

Verbena hybrida, Lucifer

Intense brilliant scarlet, with no eye. A great improvement on Defiance. Pkt. 30 cts.

Verbena hybrida grandiflora (Mammoth), Rose Queen

Originating from the well-known variety, “Helen Willmott,” this superb new sort bears flowers of a lovely delicate rose. Blooms are unusually large, 20 to 30 of them often being grouped on a single umbel, producing a magnificent effect. Blooms very early. Pkt. 50 cts.

Verbena hybrida grandiflora (Mammoth), Scarlet Queen

Flowers of the most vivid scarlet, with a large and distinct white eye. The blooms are very large, with a long season of blooming. Pkt. 50 cts.

Verbena hybrida gigantea, Mixed

Giant florets the size of a fifty-cent piece. Pkt. 25 cts.

Wallflower, New Double Semi-dwarf

The plants grow 18 inches high, colors ranging from golden yellow to brown and purple. Seeds saved from extra-selected plants. Pkt. 25 cts.

Zinnia elegans robusta grandi- flora, Achievement

Distinct from all other Zinnias. Rich variety of colors; free and strong grower, producing an abun- dance of double flowers; blooms attain a diameter of 5 to 6 inches. Excellent as a cut-flower. Pkt. 30 cts.

Zinnia elegans robusta grandiflora plenissima, Rose King

This grand new giant Zinnia bears flowers of a beautiful carmine-rose tint, of immense size, prob- ably surpassing those of any other Zinnia. Pkt. 50 cts.

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VEGETABLE SEEDS

Please notice that we pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds ordered by the packet, ounce and quarter-pound. If larger quantities are ordered to be sent by mail, add postage at zone rates.

See pages 4 and 5 of this Catalogue for COMPLETE COLLECTIONS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS of approved and choice sorts from Si to $35, and second cover for CHOICE COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS.

Some varieties of seeds may again be late in reaching us this season. Under the circumstances it will be well, therefore, to state when ordering, whether we are at liberty to substitute or not. Customers can depend upon our using our best judgment in substituting other equally good sorts for those ordered which we may not be able to supply.

Artichaut ARTICHOKE Alcachofa

Culture. — Hardy perennial requiring protection in our climate. Deep, rich, sandy loam with plenty of well-rotted manure. Sow seeds >^inch apart in April or May, and when plants are large enough, trans- plant into rows 3 to 4 feet apart and 2 feet in the rows. They reach maturity the second year. When cold weather sets in, bank the earth to the top, first cutting off and tying up the leaves to protect the heart of the plant from soil, so that they will occupy less space, and in the spring uncover each plant and fork in a dressing of manure. Artichoke may also be treated as an annual by sowing the seed in hotbeds during February, potting the plants to avoid setting back and transplanting in May when frosts are past. Seed- lings should give edible heads the same summer. The heads should be cut off and used as they get ready. If left to ripen on the plant, they will exhaust it, and no more will be produced that season. Heads are unfit for culinary purposes after the flowers expand. pkt> Qz. y4lb.

French Green Globe. (Seed.) The standard sort 110 $0 25 $1 00 $2 50

French Purple Globe 120 25 1 00 2 50

Jerusalem Artichoke Roots. Will grow in any soil that is not wet, but prefers a sandy, well-drained soil. Plant whole tubers; if large, cut to two eyes. Plant as early as the ground can be worked. For best results take off all flowers; dig when tops die down. Requires a season of five months. Qt. 30 cts., pk. $2.

Asperges ASPARAGUS Esparrago

Culture. — Sow the seed thinly in rows 1 foot apart in April or May (4 or 5 pounds to the acre; 1 ounce will sow a 50-foot row), and keep down all weeds. To secure strong, healthy plants, thin the seedlings to 3 or 4 inches in the rows, saving only the strongest. The one-year-old plants should be set out in spring in rich, sandy loam, dug 18 inches deep, into which has been worked plenty of well-rotted manure or leaf-mold. If a stiff clay soil is all that can be had, add plenty of sand and sifted coal ashes to loosen it up, and also see that it is well under- drained. In planting for private use, set out in beds 6 feet wide, three rows in a bed, the outer being each 1 foot from the edge, and allow 2 feet between the rows; set the plants from 6 to 8 inches below the surface, 2 feet apart. If set out in autumn, top-dress with 6 inches of manure. For market, on a large scale, set out 4 by 1 feet. Every fall apply a good dressing of coarse manure, after the tops have been cut, and in spring fork in. Never cut too closely. The roots need the benefit of some foliage during the year, else they will weaken and die. Slugs are easily destroyed by applying air-slaked lime or paris green. In small gardens it is preferable to plant two-year-old roots instead of sowing seed. Asparagus from, seed does not always come true to name.

All 5 cents per packet Colossal. The approved standard Oz.

sort 170 $0 15

Palmetto. Of southern origin; a very

desirable bright green Asparagus. 180 15

Bonvalette’s Giant. An improved Palmetto, said to produce larger

stalks 190 15

Columbian Mammoth. Very large

white shoots 200 1 5

Giant Argenteuil. Popular variety in France, similar to Colossal, but larger stalks 210 15

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ASPARAGUS ROOTS

Plant either in the spring or fall

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Colossal. 2-year-old roots $o 90 $1 50 $14 00

3- year-old roots 1 50 2 25 20 00

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Giant Argenteuil. 2-year-old roots 1 00 1 75 15 00

3-year-old roots 1 50 2 25 21 00

Palmetto. 2-year-old roots 1 00 1 75 15 00

In France a business is now made of growing small, green, delicate shoots of Asparagus during the winter. Strong roots may be forced in hotbeds out-of-doors. They should be packed closely into the frames, and by making a new bed every five or six weeks these tiny shoots may be had all winter and are valuable served with omelets, green peas, etc.

BEANS

As a farinaceous food for man, the Bean is considered far superior to any other legume, and next in importance to wheat. The modern varieties leave little to be desired; the great care given to their improve- ment has resulted in superior sorts, greatly extending the season of use, as well as varying the flavor. All varieties are easy to grow, and if sown in succession and kept picked, yield continually and abundantly. It is well to risk one early planting — the gain is considerable and the loss is slight if taken by late frosts. Like other leguminous plants, Beans increase the fertility of the soil, through nodules on their roots by adding nitrogen from the air. To increase their capacity to do this, and to insure a better yield, the seed should be treated with a special Bacteria Culture — see page 58 for particulars.

Culture. — About the first of May, if the ground is perfectly warm, select a warm, dry sheltered spot, any good soil, preferably a moist, deep loam, not over-rich in nitrogen, dig and manure very slightly; make drills 2 inches deep and 18 inches to 2 feet apart; drop the Beans 3 inches apart in the drills and cover not more than 2 inches deep. Hoe well in dry weather to keep down the weeds. Sow every two weeks up to about August 1, for a succession. Two pounds (1 quart) to 100 feet of drill; 1 to 1 }4 bushels (60 to 90 pounds) to the acre, in drills. For quick results, soak the seeds before planting. To avoid disease and pests, all rubbish and old plants should be burned, and the seed sown on clean ground.

DWARF GREEN-PODDED SNAP BEANS

Haricots Nains Frijoles

We supply packets of all Green-podded Snap Beans at 10 cts. each, postpaid, except where quoted otherwise; 1/2 lb. pkts. at 25 cts. each, except where quoted otherwise, and other quantities not prepaid; add postage at zone rates

Thorburn’s Earliest of All. Long, round, green pod; stringless; prolific and of finest 1 lb. quality; also a good forcer, and as the name indicates, this is the earliest of all Dwarf

Beans. We are advised that crop has again failed, so we do not expect to have any of

this variety 300

Bountiful. One of the best green-pod sorts; extra early, very prolific and long-bearing; long, broad, flat green pods, tender and

stringless 310 $0 40

Dwarf Horticultural. Late and productive ; broad, flat stringless pods. It is also used

as a Shell Bean 320 45

Full Measure. Large, round pods; firm, ten- der, sweet and entirely stringless 340 45

Green-seeded Flageolet. Only used as a Shell Bean when green. Beans tender and of fine flavor. . .pkt. 15 cts., P2V0. 40 cts. . .370 75

Longfellow. Long, straight, round, solid, green pods; very early; of good quality;

stringless when young 390 35

Marvel of Paris. Long, slender, flat pods; early; very productive; very tender, brittle,

fine-grained, of excellent quality

pkt. 15 cts., jklb. 40 cts.. .410 75

Mohawk. Long, flat, straight pods; early;

very productive and very hardy 420 35

Refugee Late, or 1,QOO-t©-1- Medium to late; very productive and tender; long

green, round pods of exquisite flavor. . . 440 40

Refugee, Thorburn Extra-Early. Has all the superior qualities of the famous Refugee, and is fully two weeks earlier in podding.

Pods round, light green, extra fine and borne

profusely 450 40

Refugee, Stringless. Stringless at all stages of development 470 45

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DWARF GREEN-PODDED SNAP BEANS, continued

Six Weeks, Long Yellow. Early, full, flat pods of good quality 480

Six Weeks, Round Yellow. Full, green, roundish pods; early and productive; fine

flavor 485

Stringless Green-Pod. Extra early; stringless; prolific; dark green, round pods;

decidedly curved 490

Stringless Green-Pod, Giant. Improved, long-podded strain of above; light

green 500

MASTERPIECE (Sutton's). A superior green round-podded variety; very prolific; long, straight, stringless pods; very early, fine forcer. Our imported stock of this exceptionally fine variety has given great satisfaction wherever

tried pkt. 15 cts., fiVo. 50 cts. . .510

Valentine, Extra-Early. Hardy, vigorous, and upright in growth; round, thick,

solid pods; tender; fine flavor 520

Valentine, Black. Resembles the Valentine, but with black seed; long, round, solid pods; very tender and of good flavor; very early and productive 540

ENGLISH DWARF BEANS

Feve de Marias Haba

Culture. — -Sow in drills 2 feet apart, the Beans 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows, and 2 inches deep, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked (these are as hardy as peas) , in order to get them into pod before the heat of summer. May be sown under glass in February and planted out when well hardened, as soon as the ground is fit, earthing up slightly against late frosts. When in pod, break off the top of the plant to check the growth. Plant and hoe the same as for Dwarf Beans. A strong soil suits them best.

Properly cooked, these Beans form one of the most delicious vegetables. To each half gallon of water allow one heaping tablespoonful of salt. The Beans should be young and freshly gathered. After shelling, put them into boiling water, salted as above. Boil rapidly for fifteen or twenty minutes, then serve with a sauce of parsley and butter. Boiled bacon is often served with the Beans. Add postage at zone rates.

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Broad Windsor. Largest and best of the 1 lb.

class; thick stem and pods 650 $ o 65

Mazagan. Earliest of the class. A small-

seeded variety 660 60

Sword Long-Pod. A size smaller than

Windsor 670 60

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Culture same as on page 10

We supply packets of all Dwarf Wax Beans at 15 cts. each, postpaid;

other quantities not prepaid; add postage at zone rates Black Wax, Improved Prolific. Very 1 early and prolific. The pods are round, full, stringless and of fine quality. . . 750 $0 Black Wax, Currie’s Rust-proof. Flat pods; early; productive; fine quality. 770 Black Wax, Pencil-Pod. Slender, long,

round, golden yellow pods 780

Davis Kidney Wax. Long, handsome, waxy white, flat pods; vigorous and up- right in growth, holding pods well up

from the ground 790

Golden Wax, Improved. Very early ; flat pods; stringless; prolific, upstanding, hardy and much less liable to blight or

rust than the old Golden Wax 800

Golden-eye Wax. Hardy and prolific; flat, yellow pods; early and free from rust;

vigorous and productive 820

Hodson Wax. Very large, brittle, tender flat wax pods; very productive; late . 830 Refugee Wax, Thorburn’s Stringless.

A perfect Refugee, with brittle, round, wax pods; for early or late sowing; im- mense yielder; late 850

Round-Pod Kidney Wax, or Brittle Wax. Similar to Wardwell’s Kidney, but

with round pods 860

Valentine Wax, Thorburn’s. Round pod; prolific; solid and meaty; very fine quality when young; one of the earliest.

880

Ward well’s Kidney Wax. Early; long, flat, purely wax pods and of handsome appearance ; stringless ; of fine quality. 890

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DWARF LIMA AND DWARF WHITE BEANS

Culture. — Plant as soon as warm weather has fairly set in, or start a few under glass four weeks before setting out. Soil should be light and rich. Sow in drills 2 feet apart, the Beans about 6 inches apart, and covering about 2 inches. Two pounds to 100 feet of drill. Mulching keeps the pods from the ground. We supply packets of these Beans at 15 cts. each, postpaid; other quantities not prepaid; add postage at zone rates Thorburn’s Dwarf Lima. (The True Kumerle Strain.) Dwarf form of Challenger Lima — the finest of all Limas — with the same flavor. The Beans are extra large,

and are a pure creamy white; very tender 1000

Burpee’s Bush Lima.* A bush form of the large, flat, Pole Lima, growing only

18 to 20 inches high. The Beans are borne very profusely 1010

Burpee’s Improved Bush Lima. Much larger and thicker pods and Beans. .1020 Early Giant. New. Very prolific; continuous bearer; large pods; tender, buttery

Beans 1025

Fordhook’s Bush Lima. Immense pods and plump Beans; a strong grower and

very prolific, erect stems, upright and branching 1030

Henderson’s Bush Lima, or Dwarf Sieva. Productive; Beans somewhat smaller

than the others but of fine quality; adaptable to North or South 1040

New Wonder Bush Lima. Early and productive, similar to Burpee’s Bush

Lima 1050

Wood’s Prolific Bush Lima. The Early Sieva or Butter Bean of the South. Very

productive 1060

White Kidney. Excellent either green or ripe, as a Shell Bean 1070

“ Marrow. Good either as a String or Shell Bean 1080

Red Kidney. Long, flat pods; good both green and dry; fine variety for baking. . . 1090 White Navy. Well-known small white Bean used for “Boston Baked Beans.” . . 1095

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Haricots a Rames POLE, or RUNNING BEANS Frijoies de Bejuco

Culture. — Sow as the soil becomes warm and dry, from the first to the latter part of May for all except Limas, in hills 4 feet apart each way. Limas should not be planted until warm weather has fairly set in. Two pounds (1 quart) of Limas will plant about 100 hills, allowing four or five Beans to a hill, and of the smaller sorts, about 200 hills. Plant Pole Limas eye down, 2 inches deep. Poles 8 to 10 feet long should be firmly set in the hills before planting seed.

We supply packets of Pole Beans at 15 cts. each, postpaid; other quantities not prepaid; add postage at

zone rates 1 lb. 2 lbs. 5 lbs.

LIMA, THORBURN’S CHALLENGER. Thick and productive; best of all. . 1200 $0 55 $1 00 $2 30

Lima, Carpinteria Pole. Large; thicker than ordinary Pole Limas; vigorous

grower. Very large flat Beans 1204 50 90

Lima, Early Jersey. Very early; Beans large, tender, three to pod 1214 50 90

Lima, King off the Garden. Large, long pod Bean; late 1230 50 90

Lima, Large White. An old standard

sort, highly esteemed 1232 50 90

Lima, Leviathan. Earliest variety;

prolific and of excellent quality. 1235 50 90

Lima, Small Sieva or Carolina.

Early 1250 45 85

Dutch Case-Knife. Pods long, green,

flat; good as a Snap or Shell Bean. 1270 45 85

Horticultural Pole. Good as a Snap or a Shell Bean. One of the old stan- dards and still very popular.. . . 1280 45 85 2 00

Golden Cluster Improved Wax.

Long, golden pods in clusters .. 1300 60 1 10 2 50

Kentucky Wonder or Old Home- stead. Pods green, stringless when young; very long and flat; exceed- ingly prolific 1310 40 75 1 75

Kentucky Wonder. White seed . 1314 40 75 1 75

Kentucky Wonder. Golden Wax Pod.

1320 45 85 2 00

Scarlet Runner. The popular English Pole Bean, good for String Beans and

ornamental ..1340 60 1 10 2 50

Southern Creaseback. Long, round, stringless pods; fleshy, tender, and

of good flavor 1350 40 75 1 75

Yard-Long French, or Asparagus.

Pods sometimes 1^ to 2 feet long; very slender; curious; grow on pea

brush 1390 1 00 1 85 4 50

Yard-Long, California-grown. Not

the true French Asparagus Bean.

Thorburn's Challenger Lima Beans Pods about I foot in length. . . . 1395 60 I IO 2 50

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13

Better ave

EET

Remolacha

V4lb. $o 50

Culture. — Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked (1 ounce to 50 feet of drill; 5 or 6 pounds to the acre), and every two weeks after for a succession up to the first week of July. Later plantings will pro- duce greens. For general crop, sow about the middle of May. To hasten germination, soak the seed over night. The soil should be light, sandy loam, well enriched with stable manure and plowed and harrowed until very fine. For long Beets the soil should be rich and deep, well pulverized and not recently manured. The Turnip Beet matures in 60 to 75 days ; the long varieties require the whole season for their growth.

Sow in drills 1 foot to 15 inches apart, and when well up, thin to from 4 to 6 inches. The young Beets, with their tops, pulled out of the row, are excellent used as a spinach. For this purpose, sow frequently and use when of the size of a hickory nut.

All 5 cents per packet except where quoted otherwise Bassano. Early; light color; good sort; Oz.

very sweet; broad, flat 1500 $0 15

Crimson Globe. Globular shape; root clean and smooth; few leaves; flesh rich, deep crimson; tender and sweet. . . 1520 20

Sutton’s Globe. Early, especially on light soils; of

high quality and handsome shape 1530

Detroit Dark Red Turnip. Round; skin dark

red; flesh bright red, tender

Dewing’s Early. Of fine form and flavor; good for market. 1550 Early Blood Turnip. Dark red; fine flavor; good for winter.

Round, half flattened, smooth clean root 1560

Eclipse. Early; round; bright red. Fleavy yielder 1570

Edmand’s Blood Turnip. A market-gardener’s strain; regu- lar in shape and of best quality 1580

Egyptian. Extra early; flat; flesh dark blood color. . . . 1590 Egyptian, Crosby’s. Extra early; round; dark blood color;

root larger and thicker than above 1600

Long Smooth Blood. (Out of ground.) A good late va- riety for winter 1620

Trevise or Columbia. Red; early; flat; tender. Fine sort for table Witham Fireball. Brilliant red flesh; solid, sweet and crisp; fine quality; globe-

shaped; very early 1650

Swiss Chard or Silver Beet. To be used same as spinach (see page 38) 1690

Swiss Chard or Silver Beet, Lucullus. Large leaves; tender and of fine flavor; dark green; pure white ribs (see page 38) pkt. 10 cts. . . 1700

1540

Lb

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Egyptian

Beet

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MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET

Culture. — As all Mangels require a deep rich soil in order to grow well, plow and subsoil at least 1 foot to 18 inches and apply plenty of rich stable or our Complete Manure. Sow in May or June, in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart, and thin to 8 to 12 inches in the rows. Young plants may be transplanted to fill up vacancies. Sow in addition, when the plants are 3 to 4 inches high, at the rate of 200 pounds of Complete Manure, 200 pounds of bone meal and 400 pounds of salt to the acre. As soon as frost occurs, dig the crop. In order to be well preserved for gradual consumption during the winter, the roots should be heaped to a height of perhaps 6 feet, on a dry, sloping situation; cover at first with a piece of canvas and as the cold increases this should be replaced by about 6 inches of either salt hay, straw, seaweed or cornstalks, with a light layer of earth on top. As soon as this surface soil becomes frozen, about 6 to 8 inches more of earth should be placed over it. By following up this gradual process of covering, all danger of heating will be obviated, and the roots will keep in perfect order. Sow from 5 to 8 pounds to the acre.

MANGEL-WURZEL

Giant Half-Sugar. White, green top; long, ovoid; red skin,, white flesh. . . .

Giant Half-Sugar. White skin

Giant Yellow Intermediate. Very large; skin smooth; flesh white. ......

Golden Tankard. Large; bright yellow skin; handsome, sweet and productive

Golden Yellow Globe. Productive

Mammoth Long Red Mangel-Wurzel. Very large; enormously productive

careful culture. Roots grow half or more above surface. . . .

Yellow Ovoid. Of distinct shape; one of the most productive sorts; flesh tender and sweet

SUGAR BEET

We recommend 5 to 10 pounds to the acre.

Klein Wanzleben. Rich in sugar content; also grown extensively for stock ViSmorin Improved. Large, smooth, white, very rich in sugar

Oz.

V4lb.

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Bourrache BORAGE Bor raj a

The young leaves of this annual, which smell somewhat like a cucumber, are used as salad, or boiled like spinach. Should be sown to the depth of y2 to I inch, at intervals, as the leaves are palatable only when young. Sow in the spring, in light soil; transplant in shallow drills, i foot apart, when of six weeks’ growth. 240. Pkt. io cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. 85 cts., lb. $3.

Broccoli BROCCOLI Broculi

Culture. — Sow early sorts as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring, in shallow drills, drawn 3 or 4 inches apart. Plant out 2 feet apart each way when the plants are about 4 inches high. Cultivate same as cabbage, in rich, moist, and moderately deep soil, and use the same remedies for insect attacks. The inner leaves should be tied over the head as soon as formed. The following are sorts best adapted to this climate; they are excellent and deserve much wider culture than is usual in this country. One ounce will produce about 2,000 plants. A„ lg cents peJ packet

Early White 2100

Mammoth White 2110

Purple Sprouting 2122

Oz.

o 50 50 30

y4ib. $i 50 I 50 I 00

Sharpe’s Monarch. A fine white

market variety 2123

St. James’. Late 2125

Veitch’s Self-Protecting 2130

Oz.

o 50 40 50

y4ib.

>i 50 i 25 i 50

Chou de Bruxelles

BRUSSELS SPROUTS Berza de Bruselas

Brussels Sprouts is, without exception, the best winter vegetable that can be grown. It is as hardy as the common curled greens. The Sprouts, which are about the size of a marble and very firm, fairly melt in the mouth when just cooked through.

Culture. — For early crop, as soon as ground is fit, sow thinly J^inch deep in seed bed with rows i foot apart. Thin to 2 inches or more apart; transplant in June so that plants stand at least i foot apart and rows 1)4 feet apart; for late crop proceed as above, except that seed is planted early in June, i inch deep, and is transplanted about August I. Rich loam is best. If soil is sandy, dig in compost around each plant or mulch to conserve moisture. As the Sprouts begin to grow big, break off the leaves near them. When the Sprouts are full size, cut as wanted, but not too close — sometimes other Sprouts will start in their places.

With the late crop the plants may be lifted with a little earth and stored in a frame with some protection against severe weather.

All 10 cents per packet, unless otherwise quoted

y4ib.

$1 25 I 25

1 25

2 00

Thorburn’s

Improved,

Dwarf

Brussels

Sprouts

Dalkeith. Of dwarf growth, producing Oz.

large, solid sprouts 2190 $o 40

Aigburth. Compact heads; prolific. . .2195 40

Cambridgeshire Champion. Heavy cropper; fine quality; excellent sort for

market 2200 40

Cambridgeshire Champion, Extra . 2205 60

Thorburn’s Improved, Dwarf. New strain. About 12 inches high; very pro- ductive; large, solid sprouts growing even from the top of the stem. Pkt. 25c. . .2212 Sharpe’s Standard. Finest tall variety,

with large solid sprouts 2220 50

Scrymgers. Tall standard sort 2225 40

Paris Market. Half-dwarf; prolific; round, firm

sprouts 2227 40

Perfection. Grows about 2 feet high. Sprouts

1 to 2 inches in diameter 2229 40

Chou-Fleur CAULIFLOWER Coliflor

Culture. — The same as for cabbage except that extra manure and plenty of water will pay upon Cauli- flower. If the soil be dry, water frequently, and, if the plants have a heavy mulch of hay or straw, it will keep the soil moist, and they will not suffer from drought. Cauliflower can be grown for an early crop by starting the seed under glass late in February or very early in March. Prick out the seedlings once. Keep them stocky but do not stunt. Harden off to set out when the soil is in best condition in April. The late kinds may be planted out the same time as cabbage. It is also possible to get a late crop by sowing the early varieties in seed-bed early in June, transplanting when about 5 inches high, giving the plants liquid manure or nitrate of soda.

When the heads form and begin to push aside the small leaves, tie the larger leaves together over the center, leaving some loose, to exclude rain and sun; see that the worms have been previously exterminated. Thorburn’s Extra-Early Dwarf Erfurt. The best and earliest for fore- Pkt. y4oz. y2oz. Oz.

ing; very dwarf and compact, with short stem and small leaves. The curd is very tender and exceedingly fine flavored. Should not be con- founded with entirely different sorts advertised 2250 $0 50 $2 75 $4 50 $8 00

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CAULIFLOWER, continued THORBURN’S GILT-EDGE.

Large, heavy sort, maturing im- mediately after our Large Snow- ball. Best of all. See Novelties.

2270. Pkt. 25 cts. ; X oz. $1.75;

J^oz. $3; oz. $5.

Thorburn’s Extra-Early Snow- ball. Our strain of this popular variety is unequaled. It is one of the best for forcing under glass or for open ground. 2280. Pkt.

25c. ;'Xoz. $1-75; >^oz. $3; oz. $5.

Thorburn’s Large Early Snow- ball. A large strain of the above.

2290. Pkt. 25 cts.; }ioz. $1.25;

>£oz. $2; oz. $3.50.

Danish Giant, or Dry Weather.

Later than Early Erfurt, pure white and of fine quality, said to be less affected by drought than any other variety. 2295. Pkt. 25 cts.;

Xoz. $1.75; y2oz. $3; oz. $5..

Extra-Early Paris. Heads medium size; first-class. 2310. Pkt. 25c.; yioz. $1.25; yoz. $1.75; oz. $3.25.

Lenormand Short-Stem. Has very large heads; whit

Algiers, Large Early. Large white heads

Thorburn’s Nonpareil. A first-class standard sort. . . Early London. Large and hardy; hard firm head

Early White Nocera. Short stem

Early Giant of Naples

Late Giant of Naples

Autumn Giant. Vigorous in growth; very large; late.

Thorburn’s Gilt-Edge Cauliflower

Pkt.

Oz.

y4ib.

2320 $0

25

$1 00

$3 00

2330

25

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6 00

2340

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Chou CABBAGE Col repollo

Culture. — Soil for Cabbage should be rich and heavy loam, with good drainage. On such a soil, with an abundance of stable or our Complete Manure, excellent crops are sure to be grown. For early spring, sow in fall, not too early, for the plants are liable to bolt in the spring instead of heading. In a month the plants will be fit to transplant to coldframes, where they are wintered, taking care in planting to set the young plants down to the first leaves. Transplant in spring as soon as the ground can be worked, setting the plants 2 feet apart one way and from 12 to 18 inches the other, according to the variety. If it is desirable to economize space, lettuce or radish may be sown between the rows, as they will be out of the way before the Cabbage needs the room. For late or winter crop, the seed is sown in May, and the plants set out in July. In this case, they are set in rows 2 by 3 feet, so as to work them with a horse and cultivator. One ounce of seed will produce 2,000 to 2,500 plants. The culture for Cabbage should be clean and regular. Do not allow the ground to dry out, for if the plants are checked in their growth, and then are saturated by a good rain, the heads are likely to split. By deep raking, therefore, maintain a good mulch over the Cabbage patch. To destroy the green worm, an experienced grower says: “Take one ounce of saltpeter and dissolve it in 12 quarts of water; then take a short-handled whisk-broom, dip it in the solu- tion and sprinkle the plants well. One application is sufficient unless the stuff is washed off by heavy rains. The liquid being perfectly clear, never colors the cauliflower or Cabbage heads.” To prevent the turnip flea attacking the young plants, sift fine air-slaked lime or tobacco dust over them as soon as they appear above ground. Against Cabbage pests generally, keep down all weeds and burn the rubbish of the patch.

All 10 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise qz. Autumn King. Large flat heads, fine quality and good keeper for winter. . . .2380 $0 25 Copenhagen IVSarket. The finest large, round-headed, early Cabbage. Very

solid; of fine quality; short-stemmed 2390 45

Allhead. Very early; very solid; large, smooth, regular heads 2394 40

All Seasons. Intermediate, heads hard, round, flattened on top.. 2395 35

Danish Roundhead. Similar to Danish Ballhead Winter. See Nos. 2580 and 2584,

but matures earlier; good keeper pkt. 25 cts.. .2400 60

Early York. The standard English sort. Splendid oval head 2420 30

Etampes. Extra-Early. Conical head 2450 30

y4lb. $0 75

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$2 25

4 50 3 75 3 50

6 00 3 00 3 00

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD, THORBURN’S SELECTED STOCK. Un- doubtedly the finest strain of this most popular, well-known early Cabbage in cultivation. The heads are extremely solid, pyramidal in shape, and of most

excellent quality, with very little outside foliage 2460 45 1 50 4 50

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16 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Thorburn’s Selected Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage

CABBAGE, continued

All 10 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise Oz. y4lb. Lb.

Charleston Wakefield. Large strain of the above; tender; pointed head 2464 $o

Enkhuizen Glory. Large, early, white, solid, ball-shaped heads; fine quality.

2470

Early Flat Dutch, Stein's. For forcing or for general crop 2475

Early Winnigstadt. A standard second-early variety; very hard, pointed heads.

A valuable market Cabbage, best for summer growing 2484

Early Summer. Second-early; produces large, solid heads of finest quality and

of fine flavor 2490

Fottler’s Brunswick. Of dwarf, compact growth; hard and solid slightly flattened

heads. Good for both intermediate and winter use 2500

Green Glazed. A distinct variety; leaves rounded, very firm and stiff; dark green

and glazed all over; does not head very well 2505

Succession Improved. Excellent second-early sort; large, solid heads; very popular

second crop for market or home garden 2520

Large Late Drumhead. Large-sized variety; many leaves; dark green, waving at

the edges; compact; rounded; very late; good keeper 2530

Large Oxheart. Medium early; head large; obtusely conical; somewhat gray-

green; good market-garden variety; heads resist bursting 2535

Large Late Flat Dutch. A valuable sort for market. One of the best-known winter

Cabbages 2540

Premium Late Flat Dutch. A standard variety of the popular late flat Dutch . . 2545 Thorburn’s Market-Gardeners’ Private Stock Flat Dutch. Fine strain of the immense winter Cabbage grown on Long Island for market. Of the finest quality

and flavor 2560

Surehead, Flat Dutch Type. Heads large, round, flattened at the top; few outer

leaves; very firm; excellent shipper and desirable keeping variety; late 2564

Danish Ballhead Winter, Short Stem. Very round, solid winter sort, largely

grown in Denmark for the London Market. A fine shipper 2580

Danish Ballhead Winter, Long Stem. Similar to the preceding but grows more clear of the ground Pkt. 25 cts. . .2584

We pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds bought by the packet, ounce or

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CABBAGE, continued

Red Negro Head. Fine deep dark red

Mammoth Red Rock. Very large, dark color

Savoy, Early Ulm. Medium size, round, deep green heads; very early. Savoy, Late Drumhead. Large, late, finely curled

Chinese (Pe-Tsai). Commonly known Blanches white; used in salads or cooked. Wong-Bok. A Chinese Celery Cabbage wi

in the markets as Celery

2611 $0

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45

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$1 50

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$4 50

2615

45

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50

4 50

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CARDOON

Cardoon Cardo

Culture. — Sow early in spring, yi to i inch deep, in rows 3 to 4 feet apart, where the plants are to stand, and thin them, when well up, to 2 feet apart. Soil should be moist, rich, and deep. When full size, bind them together with bast or raffia, and earth up like celery to blanch. The stems of the leaves are used for salads, soups and stews. The stems may be wintered in a dark cellar away from frost.

Large Solid. Smooth ; grows about 4 feet Oz. y4lb. Lb.

high; leaves nearly free from spines

pkt. 10 cts. . .2770 $0 40 $1 25 $4 00

CARROT

Carotte Zanahoria

Culture. — Sow No. 2890 as early as the ground can be worked; or, for late crop, until the latter part of July, or early in August for a winter crop. This is the finest and most tender for table use. For main crop sow other sorts from middle of May to the first of July. The soil must not be allowed to bake over the seeds as they germinate slowly. The seedlings are delicate and require careful culti- vation until the tops cover the

ground. Thin out early crop to 5 inches in the row, main crop, 6 to 7 inches, the rows 10 inches apart for early crop, 14 inches for main crop. Hoe often and deeply be- tween the rows. Soil should be light, rich, and loamy, richly manured (but not recently, except for the short varieties), and deeply dug. Sow at the rate of 2 to 3 pounds to the acre; 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill. Carrot- tops cut from fairly young plants may be used for pretty indoor greenery. Put one cutting into each thumb-pot, or three or four into a larger pot around the sides. Fairly good and sandy soil should be used, syringing frequently until growth is well forward. About 1 inch of Carrot should be left to put in soil, but this should be surrounded with soil or moss to hide it. When fully grown it is very pretty, the long fronds hanging over gracefully. Carrots are among the easiest of vegetables to dry or store

for winter. _ . . . , ,

All 5 cents per packet

Early Scarlet Horn Carrot. For open air, or for forcing.

Parisian Forcing. Early; tender and sweet; fine for early and late crops, also for Oz. frames. Short, broad, smooth 2890 $0 20

Ox heart Half-Short (Guerande.) Very thick and short; large but tender. . . .2920 20

Scarlet Horn, Early. Very thick roots ; fine for frames ; popular kitchen variety . 2930 20

Half-Long, Stump-rooted, True Nantes Strain. One of the most popular

sorts 2970 20

Chantenay, Half-Long, Stump-rooted. Style of Nantes, broader shoulder. .2990 20

Danvers Half-Long. Large; of good quality; productive; orange color 3020 20

St. Valery. A thick, intermediate long red; for kitchen or stock 3030 20

Long Orange. Best for stock-feeding; green top; keeps well 3040 15

Long White Belgian. Very large; one of the best varieties for stock 3070 20

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Celeri

CELERY

Apios

Culture. — Sow the seed in a light, rich, dry bor- der as early as the ground can be worked, in drills 8 to io inches apart, and cover the seeds about Pi'mch. deep, rolling or treading them in if the ground be dry. One ounce will be sufficient for 2,500 to 3,000 plants. When fairly out of the seed-leaf, they may be transplanted to another bed, or they may be thinned out to 6 or 8 inches apart, and let grow until wanted to plant out in beds or trenches. The beds should be kept well weeded, and an occasional soak- ing with water in dry weather will do the plants good. Early in July in the North, a month or six weeks later in the southern states, is the proper time to set the plants out in beds or trenches. Cutting the tops keeps them back. Cut off tap-root when first transplanted, and press the soil firmly against the roots. In the garden the better way is to set the plants in shallow trenches. We say shallow, for it is obviously a bad plan to remove all the good soil (as must be done in a deep trench) and put the plants in that which is poor. The plants must be set in a single row in a narrow trench; or the trench may be made into a bed wide enough to hold two, three or four rows, 1 foot apart, and the plants about 8 inches apart in the rows, and in this case the plants are in compact form to be covered for the winter where they grow. This will save much labor where there is no root-cellar for storage, as often happens to be the case. The bed should be made very rich with thoroughly decomposed manure. The plants will need to be earthed up two or three times, the first time when the plants are 4 inches or more above the ground so that the stalks will protect the center from contact with the earth. Care should be taken Thorburn’s Gilt-Edge Golden Self-Blanching Celery not to let the earth get into the heart of the plant.

In field culture, the plants are set on the surface in rows 4 feet apart when the Celery is to be earthed up in the field for early use, and 2 feet apart when the plants are to be taken up and blanched in the cellar for winter use. The plants are set 6 inches apart in rows. If not grown in beds, the best way to store is to dig trenches in a well-drained spot in the open ground 1 foot wide, and at a depth of a few inches less than the height of the Celery. The plants are then lifted and set close together. When severe cold weather comes on, cover gradually with leaves, hay or straw, and place boards on top. The turnip-rooted Celery (Celeriac) needs no earthing up, and may be planted in rows 1 to 1 yti feet apart, the plants 9 inches apart in the rows, cutting off the tap-root when transplanting. Keep the earth from the heart of the plant in cultivating. Fertilize with nitrate of soda or liquid manure, lightly, after transplanting. When the knob-roots are well formed keep the suckers and side roots trimmed off. Early spraying with bordeaux mixture is extremely efficacious in case of Celery blight or rust.

All 10 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise

Improved White Plume. Naturally white or light foliage requires but little bank- °z* VAb.

ing up to blanch; very early and extensively grown for market 3210 $0 45

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING, THORBURN’S GILT-EDGE. Our

strain pkt. 20 cts. . .3230

Easy Blanching. Early; blanches quickly; vigorous grower; keeps a long time.

Good for home or market

Boston Market. The best for winter use; a good keeper; quality excellent . .

Perfection Heartwell. One of the finest and largest of winter varieties, either for

family or market-garden. The heart is golden yellow

Schumacher. Solid and crisp; firm, golden yellow heart

Giant Pascal. An easily blanched and fine-keeping, large, late sort

Giant Golden Heart. Very large; solid and fine-flavored; vigorous grower. .

New Rose. Fine flavor; handsome variety .3350

Pink Plume. Tinged with red; attractive, rich flavor; long keeper

Winter Queen. Very large, solid, green winter sort; blanches well

Celeriac, Giant Prague. Very large roots, for soups and stews; when cooked and

sliced makes fine winter salad

Celeriac, Apple. Has small foliage and small, smoothish roots; for soups Celeriac, Extra-Early Paris. Smaller than the Large Smooth Paris; root clean

skinned, regularly rounded in shape

CELERIAC MAY BE STORED LIKE BEETS, AND WILL KEEP ALL WINTER

We pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds bought by the packet, ounce or quarter-pound

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Golden Bantam Sweet Corn

CORN, SWEET or SUGAR

Sweet Corn is one of the most nutritious, healthful, and delicious products of the garden. Nothing is much tastier than a steaming juicy ear of Sweet Corn smothered in butter an$ salt. To be enjoyed in its finest condition it must be fresh from the garden. It may be preserved by canning or cut from the cob and dried for winter use. A collection of early, medium, and late varieties afford a crop throughout the growing season. Because of its very simple culture, its few enemies, and wide adaptation to soil and climate, it should be included in every garden.

Culture.— As soon as danger from frost is past plant in hills 3 feet apart each way, and five or six kernels in a hill. The hills should be prepared before planting by digging in a shovelful of compost and a double handful of high-grade fertilizer. In spring plant 1 inch deep; later plantings 1^ to 2 inches deep. Thin out to three plants in the hill, or if in rows, to 12 inches apart. Two pounds will plant 150 to 200 hills. Hoe often and draw soil up to stem; break off side shoots. Corn requires a warm rich soil and a sunny ex- posure. Plant for succession every two weeks until middle of July. If sown thinly in drills, a greater yield from a given surface will be obtained.

We supply packets of Corn at 15 cts. each, postpaid; for other quantities, not prepaid, add postage at the zone rates. Most varieties can be furnished on ears at 10 cts. each, transportation extra

EXTRA-EARLY

THORBURN’S NORDHEIM EXTRA-EARLY. Earliest and finest of all.

The stalks grow 6 to 7 feet high, each bearing three or four nearly perfect ears of excellent quality. 7 inches long, 5 inches circumference; 8 to 10 rows;

of large kernels. The grains are large, white and very sweet 3700 $0 30

Early Mayflower. Extra early; large ears; sweet and tender. to 7 inches long; 5^ to 6 inches circumference; 8 to 12 rows of medium large

kernels; white 3705

Early Red-Cob Cory. A very early variety with good-sized ears. Very

sweet, tender and of fine flavor 3710

White Cory. Resembles the ordinary Cory, but with white cob 3720

Golden Giant (De Lue). Large ears, fine quality, small cob 3730

Mammoth White Cory. Ears double the size of the old Cory, and better

in flavor; 12 rows of kernels 3740

Metropolitan. Large, handsome ears of fine quality; very early. A splendid market variety. 9 inches long; 6}4 inches circumference; 12 to 14 rows of

large kernels; stalks 5 y2 feet high 3750

Golden Bantam. Extra early ; yellow; very sweet and tender. 6^2 to 7 inches long; \ x/2 to 5 inches circumference; 8 to 10 rows of large kernels. . . .3760 Seymour’s Sweet Orange. A vigorous grower, attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet, and producing generally two good-sized ears to a stalk. It matures about a week later than Golden Bantam and is fully equal to it in the

deliciousness of its flavor 3764

Peep-o’Day. Very early, sweet and of delicate flavor; dwarf variety;

plant closer than other varieties 3780

Minnesota. Nearly as early as Cory, but with larger ears; white 3790

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earliness 3810

Kendel’s Giant. Very early for so large-eared a variety; sweet. . . .3840 Extra-Early Adams. Not a Sugar Corn, but grown for early use. Tender

and sweet; fine for the table; very hardy 3860

Stabler's Early Pedigree. A fine Corn 3870

SWEET CORN, SECOND-EARLY, or INTERMEDIATE

Thorburn's Early White Perfection. A valuable second-early sort, pro- i/2ib. Lb. 5 lbs. 15 lbs.

ducing good-sized ears. The cob is small and the grain is almost white.

It is a heavy yielder, very sweet and an almost perfect type, without flint or glaze. One grower says of this Corn that it is one of the best varieties

of Sweet Corn ever seen in the field 3900 $o 30

Champion Early. Very large ears, considering its earliness

Early Mammoth. Large ears; fine quality; not very late

Crosby. Matures after Minnesota; fair-sized ears of good quality Golden Cream. Early; grain rich cream-color; attractive; fine quality; very

sweet and tender

Howling Mob. An early Corn of large size; white and sweet. . . .

Long Island Beauty. Very early; large size; valuable market sort. 9L2 inches

long; 7 inches circumference; 16 rows of large kernels

Potter Excelsior, or Squantum. Good-sized ears of fine quality; white. 3950

Early Evergreen. A week earlier than Stowell Evergreen

Early Adams. Grown extensively for market

SWEET CORN, GENERAL CROP

Hickox Improved. Handsome ears; very white and of rich flavor. inches

long; 6)4 inches circumference, 12 to 15 rows of large kernels 4020 25

Triumph. Large ears; very white; productive 4030 25

Stowell Evergreen. One of the most popular varieties. 8 inches long,

7L2 inches circumference; 8 to 12 rows of medium large kernels. Hardy;

keeps well; grains long and slender, free from glaze 4040 25

Golden Evergreen. Late; very sweet, round grains; beautiful variety of

most excellent quality 4050 30

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Black Mexican. Very sweet, of superior flavor; grains bluish black. . .4100

Late Mammoth. Rank in growth; large ears, rich and sweet 4120

Country Gentleman. A large selection of the Ne Plus Ultra, introduced by us in 1888. Ears 8 inches long; 6 inches circumference; grains irregular, not in rows. Small cob, and very long, white, slender deep grains. . .4140 SWEET FODDER CORN. (Larger quantities than 15 pounds, 15 cts.

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Cerfeuil CHERVIL Perifollo

Culture. — Cultivate and use the curled variety of Chervil like parsley. Sow as soon as the ground can be worked, or at any time in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart, in well prepared ground, preferably in a cool and moist situation; shady or northern aspect. Thin early to 8 or 10 inches in the row. Several cuttings can be made from the plant throughout the season.

All 10 cents per packet Oz.

Curled. Leaves used for flavoring soups and stews and for garnishing; early and ornamental. .4240 $0 50

Plain. Leaves much divided, but not curled; fine aromatic flavor 4250

CHICORY

All 10 cents per packet

Common or Wild. Used in Barbe de Capucin , a salad much made in France. Sown in June. °z- The roots are transplanted in autumn into sand in a cellar. Always keep the roots well

covered. The young shoots form the Barbe de Capucin 4300 $0 35 $

Magdeburg, Large-rooted. Roots are the Chicory of commerce 4305 25

Witloof. Known in restaurants as French Endive. Sow about 1 inch deep in May and June, in drills 15 inches to 2 feet apart, in good garden soil; 1 ounce to 100 feet. Transplant or thin to 6 inches; treat as endive, except that in late summer or fall it should be gradu- ally banked up like celery. The stalks, when blanched, make a delicious salad. It is also used by the French as a boiled vegetable 4310 25

See also Endive, the Chicory of the French, pages 22, 23

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COLLARDS

Culture. — Sow seeds in a rich, moist soil, as for cabbage, in June, July and August for succession. One ounce will give 2,500 to 3,000 plants. Transplant when a month old in rows a foot apart each way and

hoe often. _ .... T,

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Georgia. Best for warm weather pkt. 5 cts. . .4380 $0 30 $1 00 $3 00

CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS

Mache Madia 0 Valerianilla

Culture. — Sow during August or early in September, in drills Xi nch deep and 6 inches apart, for spring use. If the weather is dry when the seed is sown, tread it lightly to insure germination. Soil should be light and warm, with previous manuring. Keep weeds down with hoe. Just before the winter cover thinly with straw or leaves. The leaves should be picked when half as large as lettuce. A second crop may

be picked from the same plant. _

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Large-seeded, Broad-leaved 4430 $0 05 $0 30 $0 85 $3 00

CRESS

Cresson Bara 0 Mastuerzo

Culture. — Sow No. 4520 thickly in shallow drills, Xinch deep, and a foot apart early in spring, every two or three weeks until warm weather, in good garden soil; if moist, cool and rich, all the better. One ounce will sow 50 to 100 feet. Begin to sow again from the middle to the end of August every week or two for fall succession. It should be cut often and it will continue to grow. It is useful not only for salad, but for the breakfast table and for garnishing. No. 4570 should be sown in damp soil but not muddy; or, if a stream of water can be utilized, they will be much finer. They will also thrive well in damp hotbeds. Rightly managed, their culture is very profitable. To obtain early salad, it is a good plan to sow with Water Cress seed a strip 4 inches wide on the outer margin of a hotbed, inside the frame, where it is always cool. Do not pick until the plants are growing well , and do not pick more leaves than the plants can readily replace.

All 5 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise Oz.

Curled, or Pepper Grass 4520 $0 15

Common, or Plain-leaved 4530 25

Upland or Winter Improved 4540 25

True Water Cress. pkt. 10 cts. . .4570 1 00

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CUCUMBER

Concombre Pepino

Culture. — For very early, sow in hotbeds upon pieces of sod, or in small pots. They can be readily transplanted with care, gaining about six weeks over those sown in the open ground. Plant out in rich soil when danger of frost is over, or protect by hand-glasses, or by paper held down at the corners with a handful of earth. For general crop, sow in the open ground as soon as the weather is settled and warm, and every two weeks for a succession. Sow the seed about Xinch in depth. One ounce will do for 60 to 70 hills. Thin, leaving four or five of the strongest seedlings in a hill. For pickles, sow from middle of June to first week in July. Sod land, turned over in fall, is the best for them. Plant in hills 4 feet apart, putting a shovelful of well-rotted manure in each hill. Fresh manure will make the plants run to vine. If the vines grow too long before blossoming, pinch back the ends. Pick the Cucumbers before leaving them too long, as they are then tastier and the vines will continue to bear. For mildew and wilting spray with Bordeaux. For beetles and other insect pests, spray with tobacco water and whale-oil soap, reaching the underside of the foliage, or dust with tobacco dust.

All 5 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise 0z

Chicago Pickling. Uniform; prolific; good color and fine pickling variety. . . .4730 $0 20 Cornichon de Paris. Very productive, vigorous, mostly cultivated for its small fruits, which are fine for pickling. Fruit is oblong in shape and gathered soon after the plant flowers, when they are about as thick as the finger, pkt. 10 cts. . . 4740 30

Cumberland. One of the best for pickling; handsome and productive; flesh firm,

but very crisp and tender; thickly spined when young 4750 20

Davis Perfect. Fine for forcing or for outdoors. The fruit is long and straight, and

being a comparatively shy seeder, is very valuable for slicing 4770 20

Early Green Cluster. Fruit small and in clusters; very prolific 4780 20

Giant Pera. Very long; one of the best for table use; smooth, thin skin 4800 20

Thorburn’s Everbearing. Small-sized; very early and enormously productive;

valuable as a green pickier 4820 20

Cool and Crisp. Extra early and very prolific; long, straight, slender and very dark

green; good either for pickling or slicing; long cropper 4830 20

Early Short Green. Good for pickling; productive 4840 20

Ford hook Famous. Long, straight and well formed; vigorous grower; very pro- ductive; does not turn yellow; flesh thick; skin thin 4850 20

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Thorburn’s Noroton Selected White Spine Cucumber

CUCUMBER, continued

All 5 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise

Jersey Pickling. Very productive; fruit long, tapering, and slender 4855

White Spine, Extra-Early. Vigorous grower, for pickles or cutting 4864

“ Improved. A very handsome and uniform early variety 4870

“ Arlington. Fine either for forcing or for outdoors 4880

“ Klondyke. A desirable early dark green variety; very prolific. .4885

“ “ THORBURN’S NOROTON SELECTED. Our well-known selection

of Improved White Spine. Earlier, more perfect in shape and more prolific; best slicing variety; splendid either for home garden or

market pkt. io cts. . .4890

“ Extra-Long, or Evergreen. A beautiful, large and well-shaped

Cucumber 4900

“ Long Green 4910

Long Green Improved. Long and crisp; a popular variety for pickles 4920

Green T^olific Pickling. One of the best for pickling; dark green 4940

Japan Ciimbing. Good for frames or open ground; long, smooth Cucumbers, skin

netted when ripe; fine flavor pkt. io cts.. .4970

West Indian Gherkin. Very small burr; used for pickles pkt. io cts.. .4980

Lemon Cucumber, or Garden Lemon. Almost round, yellow and green markings; tender and of sweet flavor. Like a lemon in appearance pkt. io cts.. .4990

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ENGLISH CUCUMBERS FOR FRAMES

( Concombre especes Anglaises pour couches)

Culture. — Sow seeds in October, November, or December, according to the time they are wanted, in small pots, in fibrous loam, lightened and enriched with old manure; give plenty of air and water. Plunge the pots in a frame near the glass, where there is a little bottom heat, and keep them covered with brown paper until the seeds germinate. Afterward uncover and ventilate to insure sturdiness of habit. Only strong plants should be employed. It is necessary to fertilize the pistillate flowers with the staminate to render the vines productive as, owing to the absence of flies or bees, they will not produce a crop under glass

as in open ground. Pkt.

Telegraph. Free-bearing; handsome; very long; smooth 5130 $o 25

Pissenlit DANDELION Amargon

Culture. — Dandelion is a hardy perennial, and one of the most desirable early spring salads. Sow in early spring in drills Flinch deep and 18 inches apart; thin out the plants to 12 inches. Keep clear of weeds during the summer and the ensuing summer the leaves will be fit to cut. They are best, however, when blanched, which makes them tender and destroys to some extent, their bitter taste without impairing the qualities which make them desirable as greens. The blanching may be done by placing a couple of boards over the rows thus A- This excludes the light and improves the greens, rendering them far superior to those found growing wild. Pkt. Oz. y4lb. Lb.

Common Cultivated 4620 $0 15 $1 00 $3 00 $10 00

ENDIVE, or CHICORY

Chicoree Escarola 0 Endivia

Culture. — Sow in June, July or August, in good, rich garden soil; cover lightly; when up, thin out to 8 or 10 inches apart and water well, if dry; or sow under glass in March or April, transplanting and hardening off. Then set out in the open as soon as ground is fit. The young plants will do well, if dressed at least once with nitrate of soda or liquid manure. When the leaves are 6 to 8 inches long, blanch by tying together near the top with yarn or raffia. (They must be quite dry, or they will rot.) At the approach of winter, take up carefully, with a ball of earth to each plant, and place close together in frame or cellar. They must

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be kept dry and have plenty of air. To blanch, tie the tops of the heads together, to keep the light from the heart. One ounce of seed will plant a ioo-foot row.

All 5 cents per packet

Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and winter crop. 5210 Moss Curled. Compact plants with

finely divided leaves 5215

Large Green Curled (de Ruffec).

Broad ribs; fine for fall and

winter 5220

Giant Fringed or Oyster. New.

Has a large white heart .... 5227 White Curled. For early use. 5240 Broad-leaved Batavian (Esca- rolle). A sweet variety; fall and winter. Grows large hearts which blanch easily; fine for winter

salads or cooking 5250

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Aubergine Berengena

Culture. — Sow in hotbeds very early in spring and transplant when 2 inches high into a second bed or into small pots. If this is not done, thin to 4 inches apart.

After transplanting, use paper collars, extending an inch above and below ground, to guard against cutworms.

Do not plant out until weather is perfectly settled and warm. Cool nights or wet weather will check them. Soil New York Spineless Eggplant

should be a rich, sandy loam and exposed to the sun. One

ounce will give 2,000 plants or more. Keep some back in frames for a second planting, in case of weather changing unexpectedly. Set out plants 3 by 2 feet. Dress the young plants once after thinning or setting out, with nitrate of soda, or liquid manure.

All 15 cents per packet

Improved New York Spineless. The standard; largest and best; oval; deep purple; Oz. y4lb.

early and productive 5310 $1 00 $3 25

BLACK BEAUTY. As large as the New York Improved but about ten days earlier;

very rich purplish black; spineless 5320 1 00 3 25

Early Dwarf Purple. Dwarf; very early; small, ovoid fruit; suitable for frame culture. . 5330 80 2 75

Florida High Bush. Purple, though not so deep as the New York Spineless, which it resembles in shape.

Productive, vigorous and can stand more cold than that variety. 5340. Oz. 75 cts., Xlb. $2.50. Long Purple. Quality best before full grown; most adapted to long, warm growing season; few seeds. 5350. Oz. 75 cts., >£lb. $2.50. Black Pekin. Round, blackish pur- ple fruit: flesh tender, of fine flavor; dark foliage. 5370. Oz. 80 cts., >^lb. $2.75.

FENNEL, FLORENCE or NAPLES

Fenouil de Florence Finocchio di Napoli

Culture. — Sow in spring, 1 to 2 inches deep, in rows 16 to 20 inches apart. Thin out so as to have the seedlings 5 or 6 inches apart and water as plentifully as possible. The plant is usually eaten boiled. In flavor resembling celery, but has a sweet taste and a more delicate odor. 14180. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Xlb. 85 cts., lb. $3.

Green Curled Winter Endive

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KALE or BORECOLE

Chou vert Frise Col

Culture. — Cultivated and grown exactly like cabbage. Sow No. 5600 in August and September for early greens, in rows 2 feet apart, and thin to 18 inches or 2 feet in the rows. Sow seed to 1 inch deep. One ounce will do for a ioo-foot row. In very cold situations a light mulch may be required in winter.

Curled Dwarf Green. Very dwarf and spreading; best strain; largely grown in the South, being sown in August

and September pkt. 10c. . .5600

Curled Tall Green Scotch. A taller growth of No. 5600. pkt. 10c. . .5610 Curled Siberian, Thorburn’s I m-

proved. Green curled; hardy

pkt. 5 cts. . . 5630

Thousand-headed. For cattle

pkt. 5 cts. . . 5640 Sea Kale ( Crambe Maritima). The stalks are blanched and eaten when

boiled. Resembles celery

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Early White Vienna Kohlrabi

March. Tenderest while young, weeds down, and when the thickened stems above ground are 2 or 3 inches through they are fit to eat, and should be used at once, being tough when old. Cook same as turnips.

All 10 cents per packet Early White Vienna. Handsome; very

delicate in flavor 5800

Early White Vienna, for frames. Fine every way. Good for market gar- deners 5810

Early Purple Vienna. Purple ball ..5820 Extra-Large White Goliath. Late; forms a large ball; productive. . . .5840

Culture. — Sow in spring, about 1 inch deep, in rows 18 inches apart, afterward thinning the plants to 8 to 10 inches. If the weather is suitable the thinnings may be planted, but it is considered difficult to transplant. Soil should be same as for cabbage; a rich loam. Do not let the earth get into the heart of the plants and do not cover the thick stem or knob. One ounce will give about 1,500 plants, enough for 300 feet of drill. For early plants, seeds may be sown under glass in Sow in succession. Keep the

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POIEEAU LEEK Puerro

Culture. — Sow very early in spring, in drills 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep, one ounce to 100 feet of drill. Thin out to 1 inch. When about 7 inches high, transplant in rows 12 inches apart, as deep as possible, but do not cover the young center leaves. Water thoroughly if dry when planted out. Draw earth up to them as they grow; deep, rich soil is required. Dress twice, and freely, ten days apart, with nitrate of soda or liquid manure. If they need water, give it to the roots through a pipe thrust down among the stems, — taking care not to wet the leaves. Take up and store in earth in a cool cellar before winter weather. The seeds may also be sown in September and wintered under frames, and the young plants transplanted in spring to where they are to remain.

All 10 cents per packet THORBURN’S BEST LARGE FLAG.

Hardy and productive.. 5910 $0 40

Large Rouen. A standard sort; fine

keeper; short, thick 5920

Large Carentan. Distinct, dark-colored leaves; stout in habit and hardy.. .5940 Musselburgh. Similar to above. . . . 5950 Prizetaker 5960

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LETTUCE

Laitue Lechuga

Culture. — Sow 6030, 6120, 6230, 6340 and 6350 in hotbeds in March, and these as well as all the other varieties in the open ground as soon as it can be worked, and transplant in rows 8 inches apart and rows 1 foot apart. Sow in two weeks’ time again for a succession; also Cos sorts. Latter part of August, sow any of the varieties. In October some of these may be planted in frames, to head in winter and early spring. One ounce is sufficient for 1,000 plants or 300 feet in rows. Sow yi to 1 inch deep — if under glass, *4inch. Always sow thinly and thin out well, or the plants will not be strong. The last spring sowing had better be grown where sown, being thinned out to 6 to 8 inches apart. Cos Lettuce may be sown in a hotbed early in the year and transplanted to a coldframe, so as to have good plants to set out at the opening of the ground. Lettuce requires good ground, en- riched with thoroughly rotted manure, and well pulverized. The after-culture should be close and careful, to secure the best re- sults. Lettuce seldom, if ever, heads well in hot weather. All 5 cents per packet

Thorburn’s Big Boston Improved Lettuce

American Gathering. A decidedly crisp variety; strictly bunching. Leaves bright brown varying to bright green and very much blistered and crumpled. Large size;

late-intermediate in development 6020

Australian Gathering. A crisp bunching variety; large size; intermediate in de- velopment. Forms a well-blanched, dense cluster of leaves, more or less open ; never

cabbage-like. Leaves light green, crumpled and twisted. Very sweet 6025

Big Boston. Strictly cabbage-heading; large; late-intermediate in development; fairly buttery flavor. Leaves broad, mostly smooth, very slightly blistered and crumpled. Light dull green, excepting extremely narrow light brown border. The heads are

broad, slightly pointed and hard. Fine for forcing under glass 6030

Buttercup. A cabbage-headed variety; small to medium in size; intermediate to late in development. The heads are globular in form. Leaves broad, slightly blistered

and twisted. Color very light green. Fine for forcing under glass 6040

Brown Dutch. A cabbage-heading variety; very buttery flavor; medium to large in size; late to intermediate in development. Head globular and firm. Leaves broad, fairly blistered and twisted. Color dull green, tinged with faint blotches. . . .6045 California Cream Butter. This is a strictly cabbage variety with a decidedly buttery flavor; large; late to intermediate in development. Head very firm, and globular in shape. Leaves slightly blistered and crumpled. Color dark, rich glossy

green, distinctly spotted with deep brown 6050

Crisp as Ice. Forms a slightly pointed head of small to medium size; decidedly buttery in flavor. Leaves broad, fairly blistered and twisted. Color a dark, almost

solid brown in summer but bright green during spring 6060

Deacon. Head large to medium in size; intermediate in development; globular or slightly flattened when fully developed. Flavor decidedly buttery; leaves broad, smooth, slightly blistered and crumpled. Color a peculiar light grayish green . . 6070 Denver Market. A decidedly crisp variety; fairly cabbage-heading; large to medium in size; late to intermediate in development. Head oval, somewhat soft; leaves ex- cessively blistered and crumpled and slightly twisted. Color very light green. Fine

for forcing under glass 6080

Giant Crystal Head. A crisp variety; large and late. Head globular, extremely hard. Leaves broad, fairly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color light green,

excepting faint brown on borders of leaves 6100

Golden Queen. This is a strictly cabbage-heading variety with a buttery flavor; small to medium in size. Head somewhat pointed, well blanched. Leaves blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color beautiful rich, very light green, sometimes described

as golden green 6118

Grand Rapids Forcing. This is a bunching variety, decidedly crisp; early to inter- mediate in development. Forms a loose, rounded cluster of leaves close enough together for blanching to only a small extent. Leaves excessively blistered and crumpled and slightly twisted. Color very light green. Fine for forcing under glass 6120

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LETTUCE, continued All 5 cents per packet

Hanson Improved. This variety is strictly cabbage-heading and decidedly crisp; Oz. y4lb. Lb. very large and very late. Head globular; extremely hard and well blanched. Leaves

broad, fairly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color very light green 6140 $o 15 $0 50 $1 50

Hubbard Market. This is a cabbage-heading Lettuce of decidedly buttery flavor, large to medium in size; early to intermediate in development. Head globular, very firm and well blanched. Leaves broad, slightly blistered, crumpled and twisted.

Color medium green. Quality excellent. Fine for forcing under glass 6160 20 60 2 00

Iceberg. It is a strictly cabbage variety; crisp rather than buttery; large and late.

Head is globular, extremely hard and well blanched. Leaves are slightly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color light green except faint brown borders. Very good

quality 6170 20 60 2 00

Mammoth Black-seeded Butter. This is a strictly cabbage-heading variety of a decidedly buttery flavor; large; intermediate in development. Head slightly oval, somewhat soft, well blanched. Leaves broad, much blistered and crumpled, and

slightly twisted. Color light brown. Excellent quality 6200 20 60 2 00

Market-Gardeners’ Private Stock, Thorburn. A selected strain; solid, large

heads, resisting the sun for a long time before shooting to seed 6210 20 60 2 00

Maximum. A late-maturing sort with very large cabbage-head and a very buttery flavor. The head is globular or oval, firm and very well blanched. Leaves broad, fairly smooth, being only slightly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color dull dark

green freely spotted with dark brown. Quality to be recommended 6220 20 60 2 00

May King. One of the best known and most popular varieties; fairly new; strictly cabbage-heading and a buttery flavor. The heads are small to medium in size.

Leaves light green, slightly tinged with brown at edge. It is especially good for

outdoor culture and fine for forcing under glass 6230 15 50 1 50

Mignonette. A cabbage-heading variety; fairly crisp; size small to medium; early to intermediate in development. Head globular, extremely hard, very well blanched.

Leaves broad, excessively blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color dull; very dark brown with dull dark green in less exposed parts. Quality is excellent, being ex- ceedingly tender, crisp and sweet 6240 20 60 2 00

New York Cabbage. This is a decidedly crisp variety, forming a very large cabbage- head of late maturity. Heads are globular or slightly oval, very hard and well blanched. Leaves broad, fairly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color dark green.

Quality very good, being sweet but never buttery in flavor 6250 40 1 25 4 00

Orchid. This is a true buttery variety forming a small to medium size cabbage-head, and late to intermediate in development. Head globular, slightly firm but well blanched. Leaves broad, fairly blistered and crumpled, and slightly twisted. Color bright green thickly spotted with bright brown. Quality is good. Flavor buttery

and very sweet 6255 15 45 1 25

Philadelphia Dutch Speckled Butter. A variety of slight buttery flavor; fairly cabbage-heading; medium in size; early to intermediate in development. Plant is low growing; very flat at top, forming a solid, well-blanched head. Leaves are broad,

crumpled, and twisted. Color medium green tinged with brown and spotted. .6275 15 45 1 25

Prize Head. A decidedly crisp variety, strictly bunching. Large; early to inter- mediate at time of attaining fullest development; not cabbage-like or solid, though, nevertheless, the inner part of the plant is well blanched. Leaves blistered and crumpled. Color light brown, varying to bright green toward center of the plant.

Desirable for home garden 6280 15 45 1 25

Reichner’s White Butter. A decidedly butter variety; strictly cabbage-heading; medium size; matures early; plant very compact, forming a globular or slightly elongated, firm, well-balanced head. Leaves broad, fairly blistered and crumpled,

color light green. Delicate and sweet 6285 20 60 2 00

Salamander Improved. A most popular variety. It is strictly cabbage-heading, of a buttery flavor, and medium size. Color a medium green. Leaves slightly crumpled. Forms a good solid head. It does well under almost any weather and is

a variety which we recommend for quality 6300 15 50 1 50

Shotwell Brownhead. This forms a distinctly cabbage-head, medium in size and intermediate in development. Head is globular, firm, well blanched. Leaves fairly blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color a medium dull green, tinged throughout with

faint dull brown. The quality is of the best; flavor decidedly buttery and sweet. 63 10 15 50 1 50

Early Curled Simpson. This variety is decidedly crisp; strictly bunching; large to medium in size but intermediate in time of attaining fullest development. Plant is spreading, covering a rounded, well blanched, dense cluster of leaves. Never cab- bage-like. Leaves broad, much blistered and crumpled and slightly twisted. Color

very light green. Very sweet flavor 6320 15 45 I 25

Black-seeded Simpson. A decidedly crisp variety; strictly bunching, sometimes tending to a cabbage-like growth; large; marketable early, but late attaining fullest development. It forms a firm, well-blanched, rounded cluster of leaves closely drawn together. Leaves broad, much blistered, crumpled and twisted. Color very

light green 6330 20 60 2 00

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LETTUCE, continued All 5 cents per packet Tennisball, White-seeded. It is strictly cabbage-heading; small to medium in size; matures very early, and is of a decidedly buttery flavor. Head globular and well blanched. Leaves broad, blistered, crumpled and slightly twisted. Color dull medium green, sometimes brownish in distinct blotches. Quality excellent. Fine

for forcing under glass 6340

Tennisball, Black-seeded. A decidedly butter variety ; cabbage-heading; large to medium in size; early to intermediate in development. Head globular, firm and well blanched. Leaves excessively blistered, crumpled and slightly twisted. Color

light green. Quality excellent. Fine for forcing under glass. . .6350

Wayahead. A cabbage-heading variety, buttery flavor; medium to small in size. Color dark green. Forms a very hard, compact head and does well under all con- ditions. This is a very popular variety 6370

White Summer Cabbage Lettuce. A cabbage-heading variety. Heads large to medium in size; globular in form and very firm. It blanches very well and is of a decidedly buttery flavor. The leaves are slightly blistered, crumpled, and twisted.

Color medium green. Quality excellent 6390

Wonderful. A crisp, not a buttery variety; leaves fairly blistered, twisted and crumpled; color dark green 6420

ROMAINE, or COS LETTUCE

All 5 cents per packet

Bath Cos. Pale green leaves, slightly tinged with brown. Outer leaves spreading, inner leaves well blanched, forming a soft globe-shaped head. Early and productive

and of fine flavor; very hardy 6440

White Paris Cos. Of upright growth; fine. Forms a well-blanched head decidedly

loaf-shaped. Color pale green 6450

Trianon Cos. Resists heat well. Very compact plant forming a loaf-shaped head

round at the top; well blanched; firm 6460

Balloon Cos. Fine sort. Closely resembles White Paris Cos, but larger 6480

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MUSHROOM SPAWN

Blanc de Champignon Seta

Culture. — Mushrooms may profitably be grown in cellars, under benches of green- houses, or in sheds, wherever the tem- perature of 50 degrees can be kept up through the winter. Because of the high quality of the Spawn now available, they may be grown at less risk and at more moderate cost than heretofore, taking this nutritious and delicate food out of the luxury class. The beds should be made from November to February, according to the time the Mushrooms are wanted, and it requires about two months for them to begin bearing. Secure fresh horse manure, and mix with an equal bulk of loam soil. Keep this under cover, taking care to turn it every day to pre- vent heating, watering enough to dampen but not drench. When the temperature has fallen to about 130 degrees it is ready to make into beds. Three to 4 feet wide,

8 inches deep and any length desired are good proportions for a bed. Make the bed in layers, pounding down each with the back of the spade. Leave this to heat through for a few days, and as soon as the heat sub- sides to 75 degrees, make holes in the bed about a foot apart each way, and about 2 inches deep, into which put pieces of the spawn 2 or 3 inches in diameter; fill up the holes with the compost, and at the expiration of a week or ten days the spawn will have thoroughly diffused itself through the bed. A brick will plant about 10 square feet of bed space. Spread a layer of fresh soil over the heap to the depth of 2 inches and cover with 3 or 4 inches of hay, straw or litter, removing the litter when buds appear. If the beds get dry, moisten with water at about 100 degrees temperature. Every other day is a fair interval for picking, care being taken not to disturb any nearby.

From our experience with English, French, and American Spawn, we find there is an important difference between them. If the manure in the bed is in proper condition, the French Spawn will take hold and grow fully as well as the other two, but, if the bed is not in the right state, it will often rot. The American and English Spawns, on the contrary, after starting a little, will remain in a comparatively dormant state for a long time without losing their vitality. We do not expect any French Spawn this season.

If by mail, add postage Per 25

American Pure-Culiure Spawn. Direct bricks; latest strain. Weight about Brick Bricks

1 pound each. 6630 $0 35 $8 00

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MUSKMELON

(Cantaloup)

Melon Muscade Melon Muscatel

Culture. — Select a light, rich, sandy soil, and, after all danger of frosts is over and the ground has become warm and dry, plant in hills 4 to 6 feet apart each way, six to twelve seeds to a hill. When up and all danger of in- sects has passed, pull out all but three plants. Cultivate until the vines cover the ground, and pinch the ends of the growing shoots to induce early fruiting. Ashes, lime, or even dry road- dust, are excellent to sift over young plants when the dew is on, to prevent the attacks of insects. For sucking insects, use kerosene emul- sion. A few hills for early use may be had by sowing in hotbeds, on pieces of sod or in pots. The seed may also be started out-of-doors under hand-frames or glasses. It is quite im- portant that proper soil be selected for grow- Eden Gem Muskmelon ing Muskmelons. The hills should have a mix-

ture of well-rotted manure and a fertilizer fairly strong in potash and phosphoric acid dug into them. Or the center of the hill may be removed and a bushel of compost spaded in, covering with a few inches of earth. The melon-patch should be culti- vated regularly after each rain and all weeds removed.

All 5 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise

SALMON- AND YELLOW-FLESHED VARIETIES

Burrell’s Gem, or Defender. Reddish orange flesh; fine-grained and spicy; dark Oz. y4ib. Lb.

green skin, slightly ribbed; thin rind; good shipper 6800 $o 20 $0 60 $2 00

Emerald Gem. Small nearly round; slightly ribbed; extra early; dark green skin,

thick, salmon-red flesh; very sweet 6810 20 60 2 00

Long Yellow Cantaloup. Yellow flesh; late pkt. 10 cts. . .6812 20 60 2 00

Osage. Cocoanut-shaped; salmon flesh; dark green, netted skin 6814 20 60 2 00

Paul Rose. Handsome oval variety; rich orange flesh; very sweet 6820 20 60 2 00

Surprise. Oblong; rich orange flesh of fine quality; early 6830 20 60 2 25

Fordhook. Firm, salmon-colored flesh; small seed cavity; vigorous grower. .. .6834 20 60 2 00

Nutmeg Tip-Top. An improved strain; very sweet salmon flesh 6840 20 60 2 00

Re eky Ford. Pollock No. 25. One of the best salmon-fleshed Melons; rust resistant;

good keeper and shipper pkt. 10 cts. . .6845 25 75 2 50

Thorburn’s Orange Christiana. Fine orange sort. Round, very sweet, and very

early 6850 20 60 2 00

Yellow-meated Japan 6860 20 60 2 25

GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES

Baltimore Market. Oval; green flesh of fine quality; intermediate 6870 20 60 2 00

Bay View Hybrid. Prolific; very large; oblong; late; light-green flesh 6880 20 60 2 00

Hybrid Casaba. A vigorous grower and an enormous yielder; produces melons of large size and unsurpassed flavor; skin is green until fruits begin to ripen, when it turns to a light yellow; white flesh, rich and luscious and from 2 to 3 inches thick.

Splendid for warm climates pkt. 10 cts. .. 6904 40 1 25 400

Champion Market. Large, slightly elongated; netted; flesh light green; early . .6910 20 60 2 25

Eden Gem. The popular shipping melon at Rocky Ford. Flesh deep green, very

solid and firm; skin heavily netted 6914 20 60 1 75

Egyptian Deity (Persian Delight). Round; flesh whitish green and surpassingly luscious in flavor, very juicy; rind thin and smooth; excellent for warm cli- mates pkt. 10 cts. . .6915 25 75 250

Gold-lined Rocky Ford. Delicious; flesh thick, fine grained and sweet; color green,

with a gold margin next to the seed-cavity; slightly oval and heavily netted. .6916 20 60 2 00

Hackensack. Large, round, and of good quality; a popular variety; early. . . .6920 20 60 2 00

Hackensack Extra-Early. Ripens ten days earlier than the Hackensack; well

adapted to short-season localities 6930 20 60 2 00

Honey Dew. New. Large, round, light-colored melon; delicious, rich green flesh; sweet as honey; requires long growing season pkt. 10 cts.. .6935 25 75 2 50

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MUSKMELON, continued

All 5 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise Jenny Lind. Old favorite. Small; green-fleshed; very early; good quality. . . .6940 Long Island Beauty. On style of Hackensack. The earliest and finest in quality,

and the most beautiful of all Muskmelons 6950

Montreal Green. Large, round; netted; flesh thick and light green; late

pkt. io cts. . .6970

Netted Gem, Round. Very early; small and of fine flavor; green flesh 6980

Netted Gem, Oblong. Same as above, save in shape 6990

Netted Rock. Produces melons of uniform standard size, covered with a beautiful grey lace-like netting; flesh green, with delicate pink around the small seed cavity;

sweet and superb flavor 6995

Nutmeg. Sweet, green flesh; very early; named from its shape 7000

Rocky Ford. Improved Netted Gem; very sweet and fine flavored; oblong. . .7010 Skill man’s Netted Gem. Oval shape; large; early ; sweet and highly perfumed . 7030 Winter Pineapple. An extraordinary melon; can be kept in splendid condition for months after being pulled. For the South only 7140

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Banana Citron. Cucumber-shaped; highly perfumed; late 7110

Mango Melon, (Vine Orange). Size, shape, and color of an orange; fine for pre- serving or for pickling pkt. io cts.. .7120

Vine Peach. Color of a peach; fine for preserving or for pickling, .pkt. io cts. . .7135

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Melon d’Eau Zandia

Culture. — Treat the same as muskmelons, except that they should be planted 8 to io feet apart, according to variety. Light soil is best. Start under glass if possible. Do not allow more than three melons to set on each plant.

All 5 cents per packet

Alabama Sweet. Dark green; tender red flesh; long. Fine shipper 7410

Black Diamond. Dark green, tough skin; large size. Round. Average weight

30 pounds 7430

Black Spanish. Roundish; nearly black; dark red flesh; early; good shipper;

hardy; productive 7440

Boss. Oblong; dark green; flesh deep scarlet; rind thin; intermediate. ....... .7450

Iceberg, or Blue Gem. Bright red flesh; oval; fine shipper 7460

Bradford. Long and of dark color; red flesh, sweet and tender 7480

Cole’s Early. Medium size; red flesh; green skin; roundish, oval; best for northern

home gardens 7490

Cuban Queen. Solid and heavy; skin marked regularly; excellent; early; oval . . 7500 Dixie. Excellent quality; very large and solid; red flesh; intermediate; long. . .7510

Early Fordhook. Extra early; good size; green skin; red flesh; oval 7530

Florida Favorite. A superior strain; oblong; red flesh; early 7540

Golden Honey. Oblong; flesh golden shade, very tender and delicious; rind light

green with mottled stripes 7547

Halbert’s Honey. Dark, glossy green skin; flesh crimson, luscious and sweet. Strong,

vigorous grower and free fruiter; long. Fine for northern states. 7550

Hungarian Honey. A very early sort; fine for northern latitudes; perfectly round;

brilliant red flesh 7560

Ice Cream, or Peerless. Very early; red flesh; oval; seed white 7570

Icing, Dark. Solid; dark green skin; red flesh of superior quality; white seed; early;

nearly round 7580

Icing, Light. Round; pink flesh of fine quality 7590

Irish Grey. A distinct and valuable melon; wonderfully productive. Long, thick, and uniform; color of rind yellowish grey; flesh sparkling bright red, sweet and

very firm and compact. One of the best shippers 7595

Jordan Gray Monarch. Largest grown; crimson flesh; late; long 7600

Kleckley Sweets. Exceedingly sweet and fine flavored; dark green skin; thin rind;

flesh scarlet, solid, and firm; long 7610

Kolb Gem. Large; good shipper; bright red flesh; intermediate; oval 7620

Mammoth Ironclad. Long; very large; late; red flesh; good shipper 7630

Mclver’s Wonderful Sugar. Oblong; handsome and very sweet 7645

Mountain Sweet. Red flesh; late; dark green; long, tapers to stem end 7650

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Phinney, Early. Oblong; fine quality; large; solid; red flesh

Rattlesnake, Southern. Oblong; dark and striped; bright red flesh; late. Sugar Stick. Light green; oblong; luscious rich red flesh; strong grower. . .

Sweetheart. Oval; very large; bright skin; fine quality

Tom Watson. Produces melons 16 to 22 inches long and 8 to 10 inches in d The dark green rind is thin but tough; stands shipping well. The flesh is (

crisp and melting and of finest flavor

Citron, Green Seed. Used for preserves

Citron, Red Seed. Round and handsome; for preserving

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MUSTARD

Moutarde Mostaza

Culture. — Sow thickly during early spring in shallow drills, and press the earth well down. For fall salad, sow in September, or in frames or boxes during winter. Needs to be gathered before it goes to seed.

Black. These seeds form the mustard of commerce 7800

Chinese Broad-leaved. Leaves of agreeable flavor when cooked like spinach. .7803 Fordhook Fancy. Very ornamental; plants of vigorous growth; leaves dark green,

curved outwardly. If used as a vegetable, cook like spinach 7810

Giant Southern Curled. Very large leaves. In the South it is sown in the fall and

used for salad in the spring 7815

Ostrich Plume. Leaves curled and frilled like an ostrich plume 7820

White London. Leaves used for salads while young; grows very rapidly 7825

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Capucine Maraneula

Culture. — Sow as soon as all danger of frost is past, in drills about an inch deep. The tall kinds require

fences or poles on which to climb. The seeds are used in flavoring pickles, or as a substitute for capers.

All 5 cents per packet Qz y4lb. Lb.

Tall Mixed 7920 $0 15 $0 50 $1 50

Dwarf Mixed 7930 20 60 2 00

OKRA, or GUMBO

Gombaud Quimbombo

Culture. — Sow late in the spring, after the ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart, where the plants are to remain. Thin out to from 9 to 12 inches. They should be well manured. They may also be raised in pots or a hotbed, and transplanted. Good for stews, salads, and soups. For keeping, they should be picked while small and tender. Should be picked usually in less than two days after the blossoms have fallen. Do not leave until the pods have become hard and stringy.

All 5 cents per packet Oz.

Long Green. Very productive; moderately long green pods 8020 $0 10

White Velvet. Tender, long, white pods; smooth and velvety in appearance. .8030 10

Dwarf Green Prolific. Short, thick pods; early 8040 10

Perkins’ Mammoth. Fine strain; very long pods 8050 10

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OlGNON ONION Cebolla

Culture. — Sow in rich, sandy soil, in drills i foot apart, as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, at the rate of 4 to 5 pounds to the acre, or 1 ounce to 100 feet of drill. Thin to 3 to 4 inches, using the rake and hoe frequently to keep down the weeds. The finest Onions are produced by the new method of sowing the seed in hotbed in February and March and transplanting the seedlings to the open ground. Against the coming of the Onion Maggot scatter tobacco dust about the bases of plants. For thrips use kerosene emulsion. As disease is hard to control, it is best to destroy all plants attacked.

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pickling 8330

“ Very White Pearl. Extra- early; round; very white;

fine flavor 8334

“ Victoria. White and glob- ular 8350

“ Large Portugal. The stand- ard large flat sort of the New York markets. . 8360 “ Large Globe. (Southport Strain.) Very large and

handsome 8370

“ Mammoth Garganus (Silver King). Large sil- very white. Italian . . 8380 “ Maggiajola. Early; white;

flat; large 8385

“ Paris Silverskin. Early;

flat; good keeper . . .8390 “ Bermuda, Whiteor Yellow (Teneriffe-grown) . . . 8400 “ Bermuda (True Crystal Wax). (Teneriffe -grown.) pkt. 15 cts. . .8410

“ Tripoli (El Paso; Mexican). Large white Italian variety 8420

“ Bunching (Italian Silverskin) 8430

“ Marvel of Pompeii. Small Italian sort ; two weeks earlier than Barletta . 8440 “ Welsh. The leaves are used for salad early in spring. Sow in fall. Pkt. 15c. 8520 Yellow Danvers. A standard sort; early and a good keeper; slightly flattened. .8540 Globe Danvers. Of more globular shape; keeps well; small neck. . . .8550

Globe, Large. (Southport Strain.) The finest large yellow 8560

Globe, Michigan. Fine keeper 8564

Globe, Australian 8565

Prizetaker. Immense size; globe-shaped; small neck; large yielder. . . .8570 Denia. Imported from Spain. It is conceded that this is the parent type of the well-known Prizetaker, of which, however, it is a far superior strain. 8574

Rocca, Giant. Pale yellow 8576

Strasburg, or Dutch. Fine keeper; flat; yellow skin; white flesh . . . .8580 Ailsa Craig. A splendid Yellow Globe variety; grown largely for exhibition

purposes. A great forcer .pkt. 15 cts.. .8600

Red Australian Brown. Medium size; hard; solid; very early 8700

Bermuda. (Teneriffe-grown.) 8710

Wethersfield, Large. Half-early, and a good keeper; large size 8720

Globe, Large. (Southport Strain.) The finest large red sort 8730

Flat, Early. Bulbs quickly, but a poor keeper 8750

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White Onion Sets. 35

Red Onion Sets. 30

Allium Schcenoprasum CHIVES Cebollino

A perennial plant the leaves of which are used in soups and salads. It grows 6 to 8 inches high, mak- ing a dense mat, forming an attractive permanent edging. Sow early in the spring Pkt. 25c., oz. $1.

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PARSLEY

Persil Perijil

Culture. — Soak the seeds a few hours in lukewarm water, and sow early in spring and until the middle of July, in drills I foot apart. Have the soil thoroughly pulverized, and, after sowing the seed, pat it down lightly with the spade. Thin out the plants to 4 inches. To preserve in winter, transplant to a light cellar or coldframe. No. 8870 should be thinned out while young, and managed in after cultivation the same as carrots and parsnips. The roots are edible either raw or cooked.

All 5 cents per packet

Thorburn’s Extra Curled. Superior

Thorburn’s Champion Moss Curled. Pretty; nice for garnishing

Plain. The ordinary form

Hamburg, Thick-rooted. Roots resemble Celeriac in flavor

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Panais PARSNIP Chirivia

Culture. — Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in rich soil, free from large stones and without lumps, in drills 18 inches apart. The ground should be well and deeply dug. Thin to 6 or 8 inches in the rows. Hoe and cultivate often to keep down weeds.

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Culture. — A week may be gained in earliness by sow- ing a quantity in moist sand placed in a box in the cel- lar, and planting outside when well sprouted. Light, dry soil, not over-rich, suits the Pea. Sow as early as the ground can be worked, and again every 10 days for succession. To hasten germination, soak seeds over night. Peas are a leguminous plant which increase the nitrogen content of the soil. To insure a good “catch” we recommend the use of the bacteria cultures mentioned on page 58. Peas may be sown in this vicinity as late as August 20. Medium and Late Peas must be planted early; Extra-Earlies may be planted again in August. Sow in single or double rows, from 4 to 6 feet apart, according to the different heights, about an inch apart in the row (except such sorts as we note to sow thinly), and 3 inches deep, 2 pounds to 100 feet of drill. In this climate, the O’Rourke Pea, if planted from the 10th to the last of August, will produce a fair crop for fall pick- ing, when Peas will be most acceptable. Hoe often and keep the ground clean and fine. As Peas suffer in drought, moisture should be conserved by good culti- Gradus Peas vation. They should also be planted deep, especially

the later crops. For this purpose furrow out to 6 inches in depth and cover the seed to only 2 or 3 inches. As the plants grow, fill up the furrow, gradually while cultivating. The tall sorts can be made to bear more freely by pinching in. The dwarf varieties may be grown in beds like bush beans, with rows about the same distance apart. The holes which are sometimes found in Peas are caused by the Pea weevil (. Bruchus pisi). The beetles lay their eggs on the young pods, and the larvae as soon as hatched make their way through the pods and into the nearest Peas. As a preventive pick the pods as soon as fully ripe and dry, and heat the shelled Peas for an hour to about 145 degrees. If the new aphide attacks the Peas, spray vines every day with clear water of the same temperature as the atmosphere.

Those marked with a star (*) are wrinkled marrows, and, unless otherwise stated, should be sown thicker than the round Peas and not until the ground has become warm, as they are more liable to rot. They are the finest flavored of all Peas. Those marked thus (f) are large-podded sorts.

We supply packets of Peas at 15 cts. each, postpaid; other quantities not prepaid. Add postage at the zone rates

EXTRA-EARLY PEAS H i ht

Thorburn Extra-Early Market. Our standard market-garden extra-early in feet Lb. 2 lbs. 5 lbs.

Pea; productive and profitable to grow 8900 $0 40 $0 75 $1 75

Daniel O’Rourke, Improved. Extra early; favorite sort. 8910 2}4 40 75 1 75

First-of-AII. First-class selected strain of extra-earlies 8920 2p£ 40 75 1 75

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EXTRA-EARLY PEAS, continued

Pedigree. Extra early; vigorous and prolific 8922

Alaska. One of the very earliest blue Peas; quite productive 8930

*fThomas Laxton. A cross between Gradus and one of the extra-early sorts. Ripens within a day or two of the earliest round varieties; very produc- tive. The pods are large and contain 7 to 8 large wrinkled Peas of the

finest flavor 8940

*f Gradus, also called Prosperity. One of the finest extra-early Peas. Ready to pick about four days after 8900. Pods very large, filled with large

wrinkled Peas of finest quality 8950

Ameer (Claudit). Finest quality; exceedingly productive 8970

^American Wonder. Early and productive; fine quality 8980

*Sutton’s Excelsior. As early as American Wonder, with much broader pods, filled with large Peas of finest flavor; very prolific; one of the finest

dwarf Peas in cultivation 8990

*Nott’s Excelsior. Splendid early wrinkled sort; very prolific 9000

Premium Gem. Early; straight pods; well filled 9010

*Little Gem. Early; straight pods. 9020

*Little Marvel. Early; prolific; large pods 9030

*fLaxtonian. Very large, dark green, curved pods and Peas of finest flavor;

great yielder; very early 9040

* World’s Record. Large-podded Pea of fine quality; very early 9050

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^Advancer. A fine standard sort of excellent quality

^Abundance. Long, round, well-filled pods. Sow thinly

*Horsford’s Market-Garden. On the style of Advancer; prolific. . .

Everbearing. Long pods; large Peas; sow thinly

fPride of the Market. Very large pods; green Peas. Sow thinly. . . ^Champion of England. A well-known standard sort. Sow thickly. *Dwarf Champion (Juno). A dwarf form of the popular Champ

England, with large pods; very productive; finest quality

*fDuke of Albany (American Champion). Immense pods on style of phone; very superior

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*fAdmiral Dewey. (Alderman.) Enormous pods; large wrinkled Peas of fine flavor; very productive

Boston Unrivalled. Large pod; prolific; suitable for light soil. Late White Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific

Late Black-eyed Marrowfat. Very hardy and prolific

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Sugar Peas have edible pods which are eaten when young.

Mammoth-podded Sugar. Immense pods 9540 5

Mammoth Melting. 9560 4

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PlMENT

Pimiento

Culture. — Sow in hotbeds in March and, when the soil has become warm, set in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the rows. Hoe frequently. The plants may also be forwarded in small pots. The soil should be light, warm, and rich, but not dry. One ounce will produce 1,500 to 2,000 plants. In case of frost give cover — or if the vines bend and the fruit is likely to be soiled, give support.

All 15 cents per packet except where quoted otherwise

Bell, Large. Bright red; largely used for pickling. It is of such mild flavor that it may be eaten as Oz.

a vegetable 9650 $0 75

CHINESE GIANT. Very large; flesh very mild and thick; bright scarlet color 9660 1 00

Cayenne Long Red. Slender pods; 3 inches; pungent pkt. 10 cts. . .9670 60

Celestial. At first fruit is yellow, but when matured is a deep scarlet 9680 1 00

Golden Queen. Large fruits; rich yellow color; sweet 9700 1 00

Monstrous, Sweet. Very large and of mild flavor; for use when green 9710 75

Hercules. Large; yellow; upright 9715 1 00

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Chinese Giant Pepper (.see page 33)

PEPPER, continued

All 15 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise Perfection Sweet. A very sweet Pepper, piquant Oz. flavor, not fiery; medium size; thick-skinned and

of brilliant scarlet ; top-shaped 9725 $0 75

Red Cherry. Cherry-shaped; used for pickles; very

hot pkt. 10 cts. . .9740 60

Red Chili. Productive; small; red and very pun- gent 9750 75

Royal King. Similar but greatly superior to Ruby King. Flesh very thick, mild, and sweet; fine

shipper 9755 75

Ruby Giant. Large, desirable shape for stuffing;

mild and delicate 9764 1 00

Ruby King. Bright red; 4 to 6 inches long; mild;

best for stuffing 9770 1 00

Squash, Large, or Tomato. Productive; for

pickles pkt. 10 cts.. .9780 60

Sweet Spanish. Large; mild; used for salad

pkt. 10 cts., Xlb. $1.75, lb. $6. .9800 60

Tabasco. Bush 3 feet high; small, long, bright red fruit in clusters; very hot; best for pepper sauce and pickling 9810 1 00

Potiron PUMPKIN Calabaza

Culture. — Any average garden soil will do. May be planted middle of spring, among the Indian corn or in the field or garden, in hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, 4 seeds in a hill. Spade into the hills a bushel or more of compost, and a double handful of good commercial fertilizer. In other respects is cultivated in same manner as melons and cucumbers. Avoid planting near other vines. Sow seeds about 1 inch deep, 1 ounce for 30 hills. If the largest possible fruit is wanted, allow but one to set on a plant, pinching off all others.

Oz.

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50

All 5 cents per packet

Large Cheese. Flat; one of the best varieties for family use 10150

Early Sugar. Fine-grained, sweet and prolific; small; yellow. Flattened or slightly

ribbed; one of the best for Pies 10170

Golden Oblong. Orange skin; light yellow

flesh; fine quality; good keeper 10200

Cushaw Striped. A splendid striped crook- neck variety 10220

Cushaw White, or Jonathan. A white crookneck variety of excellent quality; fine

for pies 10224

Cushaw Mammoth Golden. A golden yel- low variety of excellent quality; fine for

pies. 10225

Tennessee Sweet Potato. Very large; bell- shaped; thick white flesh; fine for pies. 10230 Calhoun. Very superior quality; yellow flesh;

medium size; fine for pies 10240

Japanese Pie. Early; dark green; flesh yel- low. Similar in size and form to the well-

known Cushaw 10246

Mammoth King. Salmon-orange skin ; very thick bright yellow flesh; fine grained and tender. Grows to an enormous size. . 10260

Mammoth Tours. Very large, oval; deeply ribbed; skin greenish yellow; flesh thick and deep yellow 10270

Quaker Pie. Bell-shaped, slightly crooked; very large; yellow, mottled green; yellow flesh; very prolific and a good keeper; fine

for pies 10280

Winter Luxury. Medium size, nearly round; russet yellow; very thick light yellow flesh.

A fine keeper and one of the best for

pies 10290

Connecticut Field. Very large, oval, flat- tened ends; red; deep yellow skin and flesh.

Grown in cornfields for stock 10300 15 50 1 50 Quaker Pie Pumpkin

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Pomme de Terre POTATOES Patatas

Grown Expressly for Seed. In Barrels

Culture. — Three to 4 barrels to the acre, 1 peck for 100 feet of row. In order to have the best success in growing Potatoes, it is necessary to plant as early as the ground can be made ready. Select a rich soil, neither dry nor wet. It is wise to select a variety that has done well in the gardener's locality. The farther south the grower lives, the surer he should be that his seed is from the North, for southern - grown seed keeps poorly and sprouts badly. Be sure that all danger of frost is past be- fore planting. Cut the potatoes into chunky pieces of one quarter or so, not thin slices, trying not to cut through eyes and having about three eyes on each piece. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, and the sets 1 foot in the rows and about 4 inches deep.

If wood-ashes and plaster can be procured, sow a good dressing over the field after the Potatoes are up.

If a very early crop is desired, place the cut seed-pieces in a warm, light room for two weeks before required

for planting in the open ground. Carman No. 1 Potato

Don’t let seed-pieces dry out. Dur- ing this time shoots will start out strong and vigorous, so that, as soon as planted they will send out roots and grow much more rapidly than those treated in the ordinary way. Another method is to place the sets in a hotbed two weeks before they are wanted and then lift carefully, so as not to break the sprouts, and set out on fresh horse dung, so that the heat will cause them to start at once. Many growers hill the Potatoes but they should at least be kept well hoed to kill weeds and conserve moisture. For diseases and pests in general, beginning when the plants are up to 6 to 8 inches, spray with a mixture of bordeaux, paris green, and arsenate of lead, every two weeks or so. If the Colorado Potato beetle makes its appearance, the vines must be dusted with paris green mixed with about 80 parts of plaster, or, what is better, mix the paris green in water, one small tablespoonful to a pailful, and apply with a small brush or broom. Take care to stir the mixture often, or else the paris green will settle to the bottom. Two or three applications during the season will usually suffice to clean off all the beetles.

These are prices ruling January 1; later on they may he higher and are subject to change without notice .

We ship Potatoes entirely at customer’s risk One barrel weighs 165 pounds net; one bushel, 60 pounds net

EARLY POTATOES

Noroton Beauty. (Limited quantity only.) The finest and most produc- tive extra-early Potato grown. Handsomer in appearance and more uniform in shape than any other sort. Its table quality is superb. 10400 Thorburn’s Beauty of Hebron. Slightly flesh-colored skin, with pure white flesh: early; very productive and of the finest quality. . . 10420 Irish Cobbler. Fine; white; vigorous grower; cubical shape. . . .10430 Bovee. Extra early; very productive; fine quality; flesh white. . . 10440 Early Rose. Popular market sort; very early; fine quality; very produc- tive; elliptical flattened shape; pink skin 10460

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Gold Coin. A splendid main-crop variety of remarkable productive- ness and finest table quality; slightly oblong form; light golden skin;

flesh pure white, fine-grained; cooks very dry 10520

Carman No. 1. This most valuable Potato was introduced by us in 1894, and it is a recognized high-class standard sort the world over.

The finest second-early Potato ever offered 10530

Dibble’s Russet. Best main-crop Potato now in cultivation; round to oblong in shape, of good size; pure white flesh; russet skin; few and shallow eyes; excellent quality; very productive and a good market variety; vines rich dark green, very robust, and extremely disease

resistant 10535

Sir Walter Raleigh. Very productive; white flesh of best quality . 10560 Rural New Yorker. An old standard Potato. Very few and shallow eyes; fine, pure white skin and flesh; immense yielder; fine table

quality, cooking very mealy 10580

Green Mountain. Oval shape; white skin and flesh; excellent; heavy

yielder 10590

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RADISH

Radis et Rave Rabanos y Rabanitos

Culture. — Sow as soon as the ground is dry in the spring, in rows 8 to 12 inches apart, and ^inch deep, every week or 10 days for a success- ion up to the middle of June, after which they are but little used unless a cool northern spot can be had, where the ground is shaded during a part of the day. They should be sown in light, rich soil, as a crisp Radish cannot be produced in heavy soils. Sow also in early fall for late crops and winter use. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre; 1 ounce for 100- to 125-foot row. Radishes should be eaten when quite small; it is a mistake to let them grow too long and too large. This applies particularly to the French Breakfast and small turnip-shaped sorts. Varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are best suited for market-gardeners.

All 5 cents per packet

Scarlet Globe-shaped Turnip Radish

*Turnip, Early Scarlet.

Very early. TheFrench favorite 10680

*Turnip, Early Scarlet Forcing. Crisp; very early 10690

*T urnip, Extra - Early Scarlet Forcing, “Ne Plus Ultra” . . . 10700

*Turnip, Early Scarlet White-tipped. Very early; for frames or outdoors. 10710

Forcing, Rosy Gem 10720

* “ “ “ Cooper’s Sparkler. Carmine, with white tip 10730

“ Deep Scarlet. Very early; crisp 10740

* “ “ SCARLET GLOBE-SHAPED. Fine for forcing or open ground.

The Radishes are almost round, of a beautiful rich scarlet, very

tender and crisp 10810

“ “ CRIMSON GIANT FORCING. Good also for outdoors. In spite

of their large size these Radishes are crisp and solid 10820

“ “ White 10842

“ “ Round White Forcing, or Box 10850

Large White Summer 10860

Early Yellow. Extra early summer 10890

*French Breakfast. Pink and white; early 11000

Olive-shaped Scarlet 11094

Half-long Deep Scarlet (Paris Beauty) 11140

*Long Scarlet Short-Top. Very long; crisp; for frames or outdoors 11180

Long Brightest Scarlet White-tipped (Cardinal) 11190

*Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. Crisp and tender in summer 11220

Oz.

Long Icicle. Pure white; of fine flavor; suitable for forcing

Long Cincinnati Market. An improved strain of Long Scarlet

Long Scarlet Chartier. Tipped white; splendid summer variety

*Long Wood’s Frame. Long; red; crisp; good forcer

* White Strasburg Summer. Very large; a popular favorite

*Winter Rose Chinese Half-long. Very handsome and distinct

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Winter Long Black Spanish. The popular winter sort 11390

Winter Half-long Grey 11400

Winter Round Black Spanish. Fine for winter 11420

Winter California Mammoth White. Very large winter variety 11450

Sakurajima (Mammoth Japan). The largest sort in cultivation. Sow early in rich soil. In Japan it grows as much as 21 inches long and 43 inches in circumference. Thin well to allow of proper development pkt. 1 5 cts. . . 1 1480

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Raiponce RAMPION Reponche

Culture. — Sow in the open ground early in May, broadcast or in drills 10 inches apart. As the seed is very fine, it merely requires to be pressed firmly into the soil. Thin out the seedlings if they come up too thickly, and water frequently during hot weather. The roots may be gathered for use from October on throughout the winter. Oz. y4 lb. Lb.

Rampion. The roots and leaves are excellent as salad pkt. 10 cts.. .11550 $0 40 $1 25 $4 00

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ROQUETTE

Culture. — Sow early in spring, and thin out to 8 to io inches. If kept well scuffled and watered the tart flavor of the leaves is greatly diminished. This flavor is not pronounced in the small leaves, which are used for salad. The flowers, appearing from May to June, have very much the odor of orange- blossoms. 11590. Pkt. io cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. 85 cts., lb. $3.

RHUBARB

Culture. — Sow seed in a coldframe, in a fine, rich, sandy loam, about the first of March, in drills 4 inches apart. Keep the frames covered during the nights and cold days, so that the soil will not freeze, and in six to eight weeks the plants will be large enough to set in the open ground. Transplant to a rich and deep soil, and set in rows 12 inches apart and 12 inches in the row. The following spring transplant again to a per- manent location, setting 4 to 5 feet apart each way. In good soil, Rhubarb is ready to use the second year from seed. When roots are set out, plant them 4 to 5 feet apart each way, and keep weeds down. If roots are used, a crop may be had after one season, which is much better than sowing seed where only a few plants for family use are needed. In the fall, the bed should have a thick dressing of coarse manure, to be spaded under in spring.

Pkt. Oz. i/4lb. Lb.

Victoria 11640 $0 05 $0 20 $0 60 $2 00

Each 10

Strong ROOTS of Victoria 11700 $055 $500

Transportation charges extra

SCOLYMUS

The roots resemble a small parsnip, and will keep through the winter like a turnip. It is cultivated exactly like the carrot, except that it should be grown in rows 3 feet apart and 18 inches in the rows. It is eaten boiled like salsify. 11740. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J4\b. 85 cts., lb. $3.

Corzonere SCORZONERA Escorzonera

Culture. — Cultivate the same as salsify. It is cooked in the same manner, but on account of being somewhat more difficult to raise, is seldom seen in cultivation. Considered by many superior to salsify. It is also called Black Salsify. 11780. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., }i\b. $1.25, lb. $4.

SALSIFY, or VEGETABLE OYSTER

Salsifis Ostion Vegetal

Culture. — -Salsify will grow in any good garden soil. Work in some good general chemical fertilizer and scatter some of it along the furrow, covering lightly before dropping in the seed. Sow as early as the ground can be worked in the spring, in drills 12 inches apart, 1 inch deep, and thin out to 6 inches in the row. Use 1 ounce to a 6o-foot row; 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. Keep the plants free from weeds. A part of the crop may be left in the ground till spring, when it will be found fresh and plump. The roots are cut into pieces J^inch long, boiled until tender, and then served with drawn butter, in which way it is a delicious vege- table. They are also mashed and baked like parsnips, and have a sweet and agreeable flavor. Mashed and fried, the flavor is much like that of the oyster. pkt Qz i/4ib. Lb.

Long White French 11840 $0 10 $0 30 $0 85 $3 00

Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large.

11850 10 30 85 3 00

SORREL

Oseille Acedera

Culture. — Sow in spring in drills 18 inches apart, in a rich soil, and keep the flower-stems cut off as they appear. It remains in the ground year after year, and needs to be taken up and divided only once in four or five years. To be cut and cooked precisely like spinach, or it is ex- cellent cooked with it, one-third sorrel to two-thirds spinach. It is also used for soups. Very nice to be eaten after it has become cool. Inasmuch as the hot sun tends to increase its acidity, a northern exposure is pre- ferable.

All 10 cents per packet Oz. VAb.

Garden, Large French 11930 $0 30 $1 00

Mammoth Lyons, White 11940 30 1 00

“ Golden-leaved Lyons 11944 30 1 00

Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify

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SWISS CHARD, or SILVER BEET

Silver-Leaf. This is a Beet producing leaves only, of a quality superior to those of the ordinary Beet, and excellent as greens. Cultivate about the same as spin- ach, by sowing the seed in early spring in drills about a foot apart. As it grows, thin out for use, and keep clear of weeds if success is desired. When thinned out to i or i y. feet apart in the rows, pull the leaves as required, leaving the interior head to grow again. Good cultivation will increase the delicacy and ten- derness of the leaves. 1690. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50.

Giant Lucullus. Large, crinkled leaves; tender and of fine flavor; dark green; pure white ribs. 1700. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., yA\b. 55 cts., lb. $1.65.

SPINACH

Epinard Espinaca

Culture. — Sow in early spring, 1 inch deep, in drills a foot apart (10 to 12 pounds to the acre; 1 ounce to ioo-foot drill), every two weeks for a succession, and, as it grows, thin out for use. Soil should be rich and light. Spade in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure, with a good high-grade fertilizer, putting also some of the latter under the row, covering lightly before sowing the seed. For fall use, sow in August, and for winter crop in September. Cover that which is left out over winter with straw or leaves after the weather becomes quite cold. Keep clear of weeds. Sow the seeds of New Zealand late in spring in hills 3 feet apart each way, three or four seeds in a hill.

Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard

All 5 cents per packet

Round Viroflay (Thick-leaved). Has very large, thick, dark green leaves; the fav- Oz.

orite market-gardeners’ sort for fall or spring sowing 12000 $0 10

Long Season, Thorburn’s. Stands longer before running to seed than any other

sort except New Zealand 12010 10

Round-leaved Flanders. A standard sort for spring or fall sowing 12020 10

Curled-leaved Savoy, (Bloomsdale). Large curled and wrinkled leaves; tender

and of finest flavor 12050 10

Long-standing (Round Thick-leaved). Dark green; leaves large and thick; very

long-standing. Best for spring growing 12060 10

Victoria. Extra-dark, black-green color. Two or three weeks later than the ordinary

“Long-standing.” A fine variety for spring sowing 12070 10

Prickly, or Winter. Vigorous and hardy; recommended for fall sowing 12080 15

Triumph. An improved long-standing sort 12100 10

New Zealand Summer. Not a Spinach, but used as such. Grows \p2 feet high and is very prolific. Pick the leaves and shoots as wanted. It does well in hot summer weather; valuable for hot climates. Soak the seed in hot water before sowing 12120 20

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Mammoth Whale Squash (see page 39)

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Courge SQUASH

Calabaza

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Culture. — Sow in hills in the same manner and at the same time as cucumbers and melons, the bush varieties 3 to 4 feet apart, the running kinds from 6 to 9 feet apart. Four ounces to 100 hills for bush varie- ties and eight ounces for running varieties.

All 5 cents per packet except where quoted otherwise

BUSH VARIETIES

Early Golden Bush. Fine for summer; not so early as the White Bush 12200

Golden Custard. Mammoth strain of the Golden Bush. A valuable variety; golden yellow

flesh; fine quality 12210

Early White Scallop Bush. A good early shipping variety 12220

Mammoth White Scallop Bush (Silver Custard). Not so early as the former, but it pro- duces larger fruits 12224

Long Island White Bush. An improved strain of Early White Scallop Bush; very pro- lific , 12230

Fordhook White Bush. Oblong fruits; smooth, thin yellow skin 12234

Summer Crookneck. Yellow fruit; distinct; best for summer 12270

“ “ Giant; double the size of the above 12280

“ “ White fruited 12285

Cocozelle Bush (True Italian Vegetable Marrow). A fine variety; oblong shape; skin smooth, dark green, marbled yellow or pale green pkt. 10 cts. . . 12300

RUNNING VARIETIES

Boston Marrow. Oval; bright orange; Oz.

flesh yellow and fine 12410 $0 25

Delicata. Orange-yellow, striped green; small size, but very prolific; it is extra early, solid, and a good keeper; flesh

dry and of fine quality 12440 25

Delicious. Green skin; orange flesh,

fine-grained, sweet and dry 12450 25

Essex Hybrid. Good fall and winter sort; fine-grained, rich flavor, highly colored; orange skin; turban shape;

very prolific 12460 30

Fordhook Running. One of the best

winter sorts; fine quality 12470 25

Hubbard. Well known and liked for late

use; fine for pies. . . 12500 25

“ Golden or Red. Same as

above, but with orange-

red skin. . 12510 25

“ Mammoth Warted. Im-

mense size, covered with

warts 12530 25

Mammoth Chili. Rich orange flesh;

grows to an enormous size 12540 25

Mammoth Whale. Enormous size;

solid; orange flesh; fine quality. 12550 30

Marblehead. Gray skin; very produc- tive; fine keeper 12560 30

Delicious Squash OO

Orange Marrow. Quite distinct; very early, and of most delicate flavor; suitable for fall

and winter 12570 )

Perfect Gem. Round; white; fine quality; for fall or winter 12580

Turban. Orange-yellow flesh; good flavor 12590

Early Prolific Marrow. Similar to Boston Marrow, but earlier; bright orange; delicate, rich

flavor; vigorous and very productive 12595

Lagenaria leucantha Bongissima. Known to some gardeners as “Cutcutza.” Averages 2 feet long, 3 inches in diameter, tapering to 2 inches. Should be eaten when young. . 12598

Oz.

D 25

25

30

25

30

141b.

$0 75

75 1 00

75

1 00

VEGETABLE MARROW

Vegetable Marrows should be planted in very rich soil, so they will grow rapidly. Pick when very young,

English. True strain; cream color; about 9 inches long.

Italian (Cocozelle di Napoli). Grows about 20 inches long, with a diarr 4 inches. Skin smooth, dark green, marbled yellow or pale green. Ii

eaten when quite young

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Pkt.

Oz.

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Thorbum’s Stone

Tomato TOMATO T ornate

Culture. — Sow in a hotbed in early spring, about }4\nch. deep, or the seed may be sown in shallow boxes and placed in a window when one does not wish to have the trouble of making a hotbed. One ounce will produce 1,500 to 2,000 plants. Transplant to the open ground when all danger of frost is past, setting the plants 3 to 4 feet apart each way. Soil should not be wet, but should have a good supply of moisture. It should be deep, with plenty of well-rotted manure. Avoid any nitrogenous food, and dress the plants only once or twice lightly with manure water or Complete Manure. Fruit may be had several weeks earlier by sowing seed quite early and transplanting into small pots. When setting out plants, put them several inches lower in the ground than they stood in the pot, in order that they will not dry out. To obtain early Tomatoes, cut back two or three of the branches of the vines, or pinch off a few of the flowers. Later in the season stake and tie up the plants for support. The numerous varieties offer a chance to select a great variation in plants and product according to size, color, quality, and use. Tomatoes that have not ripened at the end of the season may be taken from the vines and placed in empty coldframes, or wrapped in tissue paper and carefully packed in flat boxes, where a large proportion of them will ripen from time to time, frequently until Christmas.

The varieties marked * are best for forcing

All 10 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise 0z

Acme. Medium size; smooth and good; crimson 12740 $0 50

Atlantic Prize. Extra early; smooth; medium scarlet; good size 12750 50

Beauty. Large; smooth; dark crimson; thick flesh; regular form 12770 50

Bonny Best. Very early; scarlet; medium to full market size; even, smooth and regular;

valuable for home garden or market 12775 50

Buckeye State. Very large and productive; crimson; smooth, uniform; good quality. . 12780 50

*Carter’s Sunrise. Early and productive; medium-sized, bright scarlet fruits; smooth

and solid’ for forcing or for outdoors 12794 60

Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fine; large; solid; smooth; scarlet; similar to Stone; early. . . 12800 50

Comet. Fine, rich scarlet-red; of perfect form; finest quality. Strong-growing vine: heavy

producer. Forcing or outdoors 12804 60

Coreless, Livingston’s. Almost round; bright red; very productive. Ripens all over at once and being almost free from green core it is an exceptionally fine slicing sort. . 12810 60

Crimson Cushion. Extra large; handsome; bright crimson .12830 60

Dwarf Champion. Quite distinct; early; fruit like the Acme; crimson; of medium size;

good quality . 12840 50

*Earliana. Extra early; cardinal-scarlet; smooth; plant is compact in growth 12850 50

Globe, Livingston’s. Very early; crimson; smooth and of large size; very productive and

a good keeper. A standard variety which retains its popularity 12940 50

Golden Queen. Smooth; golden yellow; about size and form of Beauty; of good flavor

and solid; fine; very early 12950 50

John Baer. Early; red; large; prolific 12975 50

June Pink. Early; smooth; uniform; bright pink; medium size; good shipper. ..... 12980 50

V4lb.

Si 50 1 50 1 50

1 50

1 75

2 00

1 50

2 00

2 00 2 00

1 50 1 50

1 50

1 50 1 50 1 50

We pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds bought by the packet, ounce or quarter-pound

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS VEGETABLE SEEDS 41

Small-Fruited Tomato — Red Cherry

TOMATOES, continued

All 10 cents per packet, except where otherwise quoted Oz.

Lorillard. Bright glossy red; smooth; of fine flavor and very early; very productive and

satisfactory 13000 $o 75

Matchless. Extra large; smooth and handsome; scarlet; very solid. Plant of vigorous

growth and prolific 13030 50

Mikado. Crimson; large; smooth and solid 13040 60

Optimus. Medium size; cardinal-scarlet; smooth and solid; second early 13050 50

Paragon. Cardinal-scarlet; round; very productive 13060 50

Perfection. Early; regular and productive; scarlet ....13070 50

Ponderosa. The largest variety in cultivation; crimson pkt. 15 cts. . .13080 75

Ponderosa, Yellow. Very large; yellow flesh pkt. 25 cts. . .13082 1 00

RED ROCK. An improvement on the well-known Stone. Exceedingly firm-fleshed; very large size, and ripens evenly without cracking. The vine is a strong, vigorous grower

and produces its fruit in great profusion 13084 50

Ruby Early. Very early; large size; color bright scarlet 13110 50

^Stirling Castle. Small size; solid; finest flavor; scarlet; good for forcing under glass. . 13120 60

Stone, Thorburn’s. Very large; perfectly smooth; fine dark scarlet 13130 50

Success. Large; bright scarlet; smooth and solid; productive. Plant strong and thrifty in

growth 13150 50

Trophy. Very solid; standard late; fine canner; dark scarlet. A particularly vigorous and

thrifty grower 13200 50

Trucker's Favorite. Crimson; large; smooth and very regular in form; solid 13210 50

V4lb.

$2 50

1 50

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1 50

2 50

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1 50

1 50

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1 50

1 50 1 50

SMALL-FRUITED TOMATOES

For pickling and preserving. Also invaluable for garnishing. Oz.

Red Cherry. Small fruits, used for pickles; very handsome 13300 $0 75

Currant. Resembles the currant. Useful for preserves, pickles, and exhibition purposes. 13310 75

Peach. Resembles a peach; for preserves, pickles, and exhibition 13320 75

Pear. Fruit handsome and solid; fine for preserves 13330 75

“ Plum. Bright red; round; regular; for pickles 13340 75

Strawberry (Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato). Yellow; makes fine sauce 13350 75

Yellow Cherry. For pickles and preserves 13360 75

“ Peach. Beautiful clear yellow; perfectly resembles a peach 13370 75

“ Pear. Handsome, yellow, pear-shaped fruits 13380 75

“ Plum. Round and regular; bright yellow; used for pickles 13390 75

We pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds bought by the packet, ounce or quarter-pound

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Early Snowball Turnips

Navet TURNIP Nabo

Culture. — For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground opens in spring. Nos. 13842 to 13930 should be sown from any time in July to first of August, but the other kinds, for winter use, may be sown from the middle of July to the end of August. Turnips are generally sown broadcast but much larger crops are obtained (particularly of the Rutabagas) by cultivating in drills 18 inches apart, and thinning to 6 inches in the drill. Sow in shallow drills, I pound to the acre; i ounce to 150 feet of drill; broadcast, 2 to 3 pounds to the acre. All 5 cents per packet

WHITE VARIETIES

Cow Horn. Long; white; in shape resembling a cow’s horn 13500

Des Vertus Marteau (Half-long White Vertus). About 6 inches long; thickest at

the bottom; flesh white, tender, sugary; grows quickly

Early Snowball. Small; of rapid growth; pure white

Globe-shaped Red-Top. A standard sort in the New York market. . . .

Globe Pomeranian White. Good either for table or stock

Globe, Large White Strap-Leaf. Suitable for field culture

Jersey Lily (White Model). Snow-white; globular

Kashmyr Scarlet. Bright, handsome color; small; flat; extra early; pure white flesh

of finest quality

Milan, Early Purple-Crown. Earliest of all; white, with purple top; flesh of fine

quality and tender

Milan, Early Pure White. Very handsome; pure white; crisp and tender; as early

as above

Strap-Leaf, White. A good early, white flat sort.

Strap-Leaf, Red-Top. The popular fall flat sort

White Egg. Oval; handsome and sweet; one of the finest for the table. .

Oz.

0 15

y4ib.

Lb.

$0 50 $1 50

YELLOW VARIETIES

Aberdeen Yellow. Hardy, productive and a good keeper 13750

Golden Ball. Very handsome; keeps fairly well 13780

RUTABAGA

American Purple-Top. Yellow flesh; large, keeps well, for table or stock feed ing

Champion Purple-Top. Very large 13844

Bangholm. Extra selected. Small neck; yellow flesl ; dark purple top 13845

Thorburn’s Family. For family use 13850

Budlong White Rock. Very early; round and white

Laing’s Improved Strap-Leaf 13855

Sweet German or Russian. Large, white

Yellow Perfection. Extra fine 13930

We pay postage or express charges on all garden seeds bought by the packet, ounce or quarter-pound

13505

25

85

3

00

13510

15

50

1

75

13530

15

50

1

50

13540

15

50

1

50

13544

25

85

3

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13570

15

50

1

50

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13580

15

50

1

50

of fine

13590

25

85

3

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; early

13600

25

85

3

00

13640

15

50

1

50

13650

15

50

1

50

13680

15

50

1

50

13750

15

50

1

50

13780

15

50

1

50

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13842

15

50

1

50

13844

15

50

1

50

13845

15

50

1

50

13850

20

60

2

00

13854

15

50

1

50

13855

15

50

1

50

13880

15

50

1

50

. 13930

15

50

1

50

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Seeds of Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Herbs

Agrimony. For medicinal purposes Agrimonia officinalis

Angelica, Garden. For flavoring wines and cakes. .Archangelica officinalis. .

Anise. Seeds aromatic and carminative Pimpinella anisum

Balm. For culinary purposes Melissa officinalis

Basil, Sweet. Culinary herb used for flavoring soups,

etc Ocimum Basilicum

Basil, Dwarf or Bush. Culinary herb Ocimum minimum

Belladonna. Used for medicine Atropa Belladonna

Bene. The leaves are used for dysentery Sesamum orientate

Borage. Leaves used as a salad Bor ago officinalis

Caraway. For sowing. Used in flavoring liquors and

bread Carum Carvi

Coriander. Seeds aromatic. For sowing Coriandrum sativum ... ,

Lb. $i .

Cumin. For flavoring pickles, soups, etc Cuminum Cyminum. ...

Dill. Ordinary variety

Dill, Mammoth. Seeds used for flavoring vinegar.

Larger than the ordinary variety

Elecampane. Has tonic and expectorant qualities. .Inula Helenium

Fennel, Sweet. Seeds aromatic; for flavoring Anethum Fceniculum. . .

“ Florence. In flavor resembling celery Anethum Fceniculum. . .

Hemlock. Has medicinal qualities. Poisonous Conium maculatum. . . .

Henbane. Has medicinal qualities. Poisonous Hyoscyanus niger

Horehound. Has medicinal qualities Marrubium vulgare. . . .

Hyssop. Has medicinal qualities Hyssopus officinalis.. . .

Lavender. True. For oil and distilled water Lavandula vera

“ Possessing qualities as above in a lesser

degree Lavandula spica

Marigold, Pot. Single. For medicinal purposes Calendula officinalis.. . .

Marjoram, Sweet. Is used in seasoning Origanum Majorana. . .

Pot. Used in seasoning Origanum Onites

Mint. Peppermint Mentha piperita

“ Curled Mentha crispa

Pennyroyal. Has medicinal qualities Hedeoma pulegioides.. .

Rue. Said to have medicinal qualities

Sage, Broad-leaved. A culinary herb; also used in

medicine Salvia officinalis

Savory, Summer. Is used as a culinary herb Satureia hortensis

Tansy. Generally used in bitters Tanacetum vulgare

Tarragon. True. Does not produce seed. Roots in

fall and spring. 50 cts. each, $4 for 10 Artemisia Dracunculus .

Thyme, English

“ French Thymus vulgaris

Wormwood. Has medicinal qualities Artemisia Absinthium. .

Pkt.

Oz.

i/4lb.

14000 $0

25

14010

10

$0 50

14020

10

40

14040

10

50

14050

10

40

14060

10

40

14070

25

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14080

10

40

240

10

30

$0 85

14100

10

50

14130

05

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30

14140

15

14150

10

20

50

14154

10

20

50

14160

25

2 OO

14170

10

20

14180

10

30

85

14210

25

2 OO

14220

15

80

14230

15

70

14240

25

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14250

25

I 50

14260

15

80

14280

10

40

. 14290

25

I 50

14294

25

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14310

25

14300

25

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25

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80

14360

25

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14390

10

50

,14410

25

I 50

, 14420

14430

25

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14440

25

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14460

10

60

Peppermint

Lavender

Sweet Fennel

Sage

Summer Savory

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TOBACCO SEED

Oz.

Climax. A cross between Burley and Sterling; fine bright variety 14610 $i oo

Connecticut Seed Leaf. The popular sort; used for cigar wrappers 14620 75

Conqueror. Superior bright yellow, of the very best quality 14622 1 00

Gold Finder. A cross between Yellow Oronoka and White Burley 14626 1 00

Gooch Long-Leaf Improved. Fine for sandy soils; large broad leaves 14628 1 00

Havana. Seed gathered for us from the celebrated plantations of the “Vuelto de

Abajo” 14630 1 25

Hester Improved. Yellow; fine for cigars. Adapted to a greater variety of soils and to a

wider range of latitude than most other yellow sorts 14634 1 00

Kentucky Yellow. Leaf of large size, handsome shape, excellent quality and of surprisingly

fine texture, taking size into consideration 14650 1 00

Maryland. Leaves coarse in texture but light when cured; for smoking 14655 1 00

Oronoka White-Stem. Plants are large, with long, medium-broad leaves of handsome

shape, fine texture and good body 14662 1 00

Sweet. Plants of medium size; leaf is long and somewhat narrow, fine-grained

and of sweet flavor 14668 1 00

“ Virginia. Large leaf, for wrappers and fillers 14669 1 00

Pennsylvania Seed-Leaf. A first-class standard cigar variety 14670 1 00

Persian Rose. Fine, may be relied upon to make fine cigars 14680 75

Pryor, Blue. The genuine James River favorite 14690 1 00

“ Yellow. Preferred by many for brights; succeeds where the other yellow sorts

fail 14700 1 00

Sumatra, Deli. Imported; the well-known sort 14728 1 75

Turkish. Imported. Needs no description 14734 1 75

Virginia Oak Hill Yellow. Resembles White Burley in color and Oronoka in shape and

habit. Unsurpassed in delicacy of fiber 14740 1 00

Virginia “One-Sucker. ” Large, wide, lance-shaped leaf; rather coarse than fine.. . .14750 1 00

Virginia James River. Good for cigar wrappers 14755 1 00

White Burley, Improved. Leaf is large and broad, with yellowish white stem and ribs; good for fillers, wrappers and cigarettes 14756 80 2 50

All 10 cents per packet. Not less than 10 cents’ worth sold

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3 00 3 00 3 00

BIRD SEED, ETC.

Prices of Bird Seed fluctuate considerably throughout the year. The prices now quoted are those ruling as we go to press, and may be higher or lower as the season advances. Bags and transportation charges extra

Lb.

Canary Seed, Plain. Best grade $0 25

Canary Seed, Mixed. Best grade 25

Hemp 25

Sorghum, Mixed (Kaffir Corn). For pigeons, etc 25 lbs. $2.50, 50 lbs. $4.50. . 12

Lettuce Seed 40

Millet, Golden 20

Rape 20

Gravel for Cages per qt. 10 cts. . .

Cuttlefish Bone 1 00

Sunflower Seed for Parrots 100 lbs. $15, 25 lbs. $4.50, 10 lbs. $2. . 25

VEGETABLE PLANTS

We shall have some of the standard sorts at their proper seasons

ESCULENT PLANTS AND ROOTS

Artichoke Roots, Jerusalem

Asparagus Roots. Plant either in fall or spring. Colossal. Two years old; in bundles of 50

Giant Argenteuil.

Palmetto. Two years old; in bu Chive Plants. Plant early in spr

Horse-Radish Roots, Maliner

Kren. Cut in pieces. Plant in

30 cts., pk. $2. .

100

1,000

. 50 for 90 cts. . .

$1 50 $14 00

.50 for $1.50. . .

2 25

20 00

. 50 for $2

3 50

30 00

. =50 for $1

1 75

15 00

2 25

21 00

.50 for $1

1 75

15 00

bunch, 25 cts. . . lg. In bundles .50 for $1

1 75

Rhubarb Roots. Strong each, 55 cts., 10 for

Tarragon Plants. (Estragon.) each, 50 cts., 10 for

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS VEGETABLE SEEDS 45

HORTICULTURAL BOOKS

ALL CAREFULLY SELECTED STANDARD WORKS

Delivered free in the United States East of the Mississippi. Kindly order by number

No.

Alfalfa. Illustrated. By F. D. Coburn 3 $o 90

Asparagus. By Dr. F. M. Hexamer 5 80

ABCof Gardening. Flowers, Bulbs and Lawns. By Rexford 6 50

American Flower Garden, The. By Neltje Blanchan. How to obtain effects desired — cultural

directions for styles of gardens — the flowers to use, etc 8 3 00

Bees, How to Keep. By A. D. Comstock 9 1 35

Botany, The Story of Plant-Life. By Julia McNair Wright 13 75

Cabbage, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables. By C. L. Allen. Cloth. Illustrated 17 90

Celery-Culture. By Prof. W. R. Beattie 21 90

Children’s Gardens, for Pleasure, Health and Education. By H. G. Parsons 25 1 00

Chrysanthemums, and How to Grow Them. By Powell 26 1 35

Clovers and How to Grow Them. By Thomas Shaw. Cloth. Illustrated. 337 pages. 29 2 00

Corn, The Book of. By Herbert Myrick 33 1 75

Culinary Herbs. By M. G. Kains 37 1 00

Dahlia, The. By Peacock 42 65

Daffodils. By Rev. Joseph Jacob. 8 colored plates 43 80

Daffodils — Narcissus and How to Grow Them. By A. M. Kirby 45 1 25

Farm Animals. By E. V. Wilcox 49 2 00

Farm-Book, The New American. By Allen 55 2 25

Farm Grasses of the United States. By Prof. W. J. Spillman. A practical treatise 61 1 75

Farm and Garden Rule Book. By L. H. Bailey. A manual of ready rules and references. Cloth.

587 pages 67 2 50

Farm Management. By F. W. Card. Accounts, business, marketing, etc. Illustrated 71 2 00

Farming, The First Book of. By C. L. Goodrich. A practical handbook 77 1 35

Ferns and How to Grow Them. By G. A. Woolson 83 1 25

Fertilizers. By Prof. E. B. Voorhees 89 1 60

Fertility of the Land, The. By Prof. I. P. Roberts, Cornell University 95 1 50

Flowers, How to Grow Them. By Rexford 101 75

Forage Crops, Other Than Grasses. By Thomas Shaw. Practical. Illustrated. 287 pages .. 123 2 00

Forcing Book, The. By L. H. Bailey. How to grow vegetables under glass. Cloth 127 2 50

Fumigation Methods. By Willis G. Johnson. A practical treatise 131 1 60

Garden- making. By L. H. Bailey. All the information wanted by everyone who buys a single

packet of seeds or grows one plant. Illustrated 147 2 00

Garden Steps. By Ernest Cobb. A Manual for the Amateur in Vegetable Gardening. Illus. . . 150 60

Greenhouse Management. By L. R. Taft 155 2 25

Hedges, Windbreaks, Shelters and Live Fences. By E. P. Powell. The planting, growth and

management of hedge plants 161 90

Home Fruit Grower. By M. G. Kains. A clear, simple, practical and comprehensive volume for the amateur who seeks to grow1 high quality fruits for home needs, whether to eat out of hand as dessert, or put up in some culinary way. Illustrated. Cloth 165 1 60

Home Vegetable Garden. By A. Kruhm. A practical guide for the beginner and small home

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How Crops Grow. By Prof. S. W. Johnson 175 2 00

How to Grow Vegetables. By Allen French. Practical from the ground up. Cloth. l2mo. 304 pages. 150 illustrations 177 1 75

How to Plan the Home Grounds. By Samuel Parsons, Jr. Cloth. 56 illustrations 179 1 00

How to Know the Wild Flowers. By Mrs. William Starr Dana. Illustrated 185 2 25

Insects and Insecticides. By Prof. C. M. Weed 189 1 75

Iris. By C. S. Harrison. A manual. Description, classification, propagation and cultivation. .. 191 25

Landscape Gardening. By Robert B. Cridland. Practical 193 2 00

Lawns and How to Make Them. By Leonard Barron 197 1 25

Mushrooms, How to Grow. Falconer 209 1 50

Lime in Soil Improvement, The Right Use of. By Alva Agee 212 1 25

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Manual of Gardening. By L. H. Bailey. A practical guide to the making of home grounds and the growing of flowers, fruits, and vegetables for home use, preparing the ground, handling the land, enriching the land, pruning, tree surgery, insecticide spraying formulas, treatment for insects, plant diseases, perennials, bulbs and tubers 213 $3

Market Gardening. By F. L. Yeaw, formerly Professor of Market Gardening, Massachusetts Agricultural College 217 1

Melon Culture. By J. Troop 212

Milady’s House Plants. By F. E. Palmer. Popular house plants with advice about the best plants to grow indoors. ioo illustrations. Cloth 216 I

Modern Fruit Marketing. By B. S. Brown 218 i

Onion Culture, The New. By T. Greiner 219

Orchard and Fruit-Garden. By E. P. Powell 225 i

Ornamental Gardening for Americans. By Elias H. Long 229 2

Paeony. A manual on propagation and cultivation. By C. S. Harrison 230

Plant Breeding. By L. H. Bailey. Treats of crossing, hybridizing, pollination, etc 231 2

Phlox. A manual. How to grow them. By C. S. Harrison 233

Pea and Pea Culture. By G. C. Sevey 235

Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practise. By M. G. Kains 234 2

Potato, The. By Fraser. Cloth. 2 oo pages 237 i

Practical Potato-Culture. By E. A. Rogers. A valuable book, recommended by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The author touches upon everything pertaining to potato-growing, whether it be little or big, the marketing, storing, and diseases, including hints on raising vegetables for the home garden. A practical guide for the potato-grower 241

Practical Garden Book, The. By L. H. Bailey and C. S. Hunn. Directions for growing the com- monest plants 243 I

Practical Gardening. By Prof. Hugh Findlay. With many illustrations 245 2

Principles of American Forestry. By Samuel B. Green 249 2

Pruning Book, The. By L. H. Bailey. A manual of pruning and training. Cloth 259 2

Rose, The. By H. B. Ellwanger 266 I

School Garden, How to Make a. By H. D. Hemenway. 26 illustrations 271 1

Silos, Ensilage and Silage. By M. Miles 273

Small-Fruit Culturist. By A. S. Fuller 277 1

Soiling Crops and the Silo. By Shaw. Cultivating and harvesting — How to build and use a silo.

Cloth. Illustrated. 364 pages 283 2

Soils, Howto Handle and Improve. By Fletcher. Crash-cloth. 100 photographs 289 2

Spraying Crops, The. By C. M. Weed 296

Spraying of Plants, The. By E. C. Lodeman 295 2

Strawberry Culturist, The. By A. S. Fuller 298

Sweet Corn. By A. E. Wilkinson. For the small farmer, market gardener, and commercial grower. Illustrated 297 I

Sweet Peas and Their Culture. By C. H. Curtis, Secretary National Sweet Pea Society of Great

Britain 311

The Young Farmer. By Thos. F. Hunt. Just the book for a beginner 314 2

Tobacco-Culture. Full practical details 315

Tree Book, The. By Julia Ellen Rogers. Manual of North American trees. Cloth. Illustrated.

16 color plates and nearly 350 photos 321 5

Tree Shrubs and Herbaceous Perennials. By Kirkegaard. It contains just such information as one requires in making the best selection of varieties and to care properly for trees and other plants, and for lawns and gardens. The many plants that are worth while are authoritatively described. Flowering season of each plant is given, its ultimate height, color of bloom, etc., etc. Helpful articles on insects, spraying, pruning, trimming, cultivating and the preparation of soils. Contains lists of trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers adapted for various special purposes. Illustrated.

An every-day reference book for every lover of plants 325 2

Truck-Farming at the South. By Oemler 331 1

Vegetable Garden, How to Make a. By E. I. Fullerton. 250 illustrations 343 2

Vegetable Gardening, The. By R. L. Watts 339 2

Water-Lilies and How to Grow Them. By H. Hus and H. S. Conard 355 1

Woman’s Hardy Garden, A. By Helena Rutherfurd Ely 365 1

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75

90

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75

90

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25

25

40

90

25

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60

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Lawns like this can be produced by sowing Thorburn’s Lawn Grass Seed

ABOUT LAWNS AND LAWN CRASS SEED

Formation of Lawns from Seed

There is nothing more attractive than a well-kept lawn.

Many things are to be considered in connection with the making and proper care of lawns. A good lawn cannot be made in one season, success coming only through intelligent care for a period of years.

The ground should be thoroughly drained and well prepared. The soil ought not to be too rich, as a rapid growth is not wanted in the grasses of a lawn; but the surface should be as much alike in quality as possible and thoroughly pulverized. After sowing , the ground should he rolled and cross-rolled in order to press the seed firmly into the soil , and ten days or so thereafter a light application of Thorburn’s Lawn Fertilizer mixed with an equal quantity of good loam or sand, will serve to stimulate the growth of the young grasses. The proper time to sow grass seed depends, of course, upon the latitude. In the central and eastern states from March 15 to the middle of May is the best time; but in favorable seasons the sowing may be done up to July 1. Seed may also be sown in the fall, from the latter part of August to the end of September. The sowing should be done when the ground is moist, or before an expected rain, and a subsequent rolling is always advisable. As to weeds in newly-made lawns, it may not be generally known that many weed seeds actually lie dormant in the ground for six or seven years and will germinate and make their appearance when the soil is turned up. The annual wild grasses, such as crab grass or summer grass, must be pulled up by the roots before they ripen their seed in the fall.

Rolling. As soon as the frost is out of the ground in the spring, the land should be gone over with a heavy roller. Winter frosts loosen the soil, and rolling is necessary to compress it again. Roll frequently.

Mowing. All turf-forming grasses are improved, both in vigor of root-growth and in fineness of text- ure, by frequent mowings. It is impossible to say just how often the grass should be mown, as that depends upon the rate at which it grows. Too close cutting should be guarded against, however, especially during the hot summer months, when the roots require some top-growth to protect them from the burning sun. A good top-growth is also necessary to protect the roots from severe winter frosts.

To Grass a Bank or a Terrace. For each square rod, take a pound of Terrace Lawn Grass Seed and mix it thoroughly with 6 cubic feet of good, dry garden loam; place in a tub, and add liquid manure, diluted with about two-thirds of water, so as to bring the whole to the consistency of mortar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth, and then well watered, after which the paste should be applied, making it as even and thin as possible.

It is a good plan to sow on good land, in any out-of-the-way place, strips for sod to be used for patching poor parts of the lawn, or for grass borders, etc. The best mixture of seed for this purpose is Cynosurus cristatus (Crested Dog’s-tail), Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Red-Top, and Creeping Bent.

48 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

This Lawn was sown with Thor burn’s Lawn Grass Seed Mixture for Shady Spots

LAWN CRASS SEED MIXTURES

Prices of all Lawn Grasses include free delivery in the United States by mail, express, or freight, at our

option

THE THORBURN LAWN GRASS SEED

Many of the finest lawns in America were produced from this mixture. It is composed exclusively, of permanent grasses that will make a finer and thicker turf the older they become, and yet give a rich greensward in three or four weeks from the time of sowing. These are all extra recleaned seeds, without chaff. Sow at the rate of 80 to ioo pounds to the acre. One pound of our Lawn Grass Seed will sow a plot of 400 to 500 square feet.

H\b

$0 25 I 2 lbs

$0 80 I 10 lbs

$3 60 I 100 lbs

$32 00

1 lb

45 1 5 lbs

1 90 I 25 lbs

8 50

iihorburn’s Lawn Grass Seed for the South

A mixture of grasses that stand extremes of heat and drought well, will grow and thrive vigorously under these conditions and are therefore peculiarly adapted for southern lawns.

Lb.

2 lbs. 5 lbs.

$0 65

1 20

2 50

10 lbs $4 50

25 lbs 10 00

100 lbs 37 00

Thorburn’s Lawn-Restoring Grass Seed

A mixture of grasses peculiarly suited to take firm hold and grow quickly on hard, worn-out, or burned spots. The best time to resow such places is very early in the spring, but seed may also be sown with good results in the fall, from the first of September to the first of October. Some Lawn- restoring Grass Seed should also be sown before every summer rain on thin places.

Lb $0 65 I 10 lbs $5 00

2 lbs 1 20 25 lbs 11 75

5 lbs 2 75 j 100 lbs 45 00

Thorburn’s Grass Mixture for Under Trees and Shady Spots on Lawns

A mixture of grasses that thrive in shaded situa- tions, under trees or close to walls.

$0 65 10 lbs $4 50

1 20 25 lbs 10 50

2 50 100 lbs 40 00

Lb... 2 lbs. 5 lbs.

Thorburn’s Lawn Grass Mixture for the Seashore

A mixture of fine grasses peculiarly suited to seaside lawns.

Lb $0 55

2 lbs 1 00

5 lbs 2 25

10 lbs $4 00

25 lbs 9 50

100 lbs 36 00

Terrace Lawn Grass Seed

A mixture of fine, stoloniferous grasses peculiarly adapted to terraces.

Lb $0 65

2 lbs 1 20

5 lbs 2 50

$5 00 11 75 45 00

10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.

• .$4 50

. .10 50 . .40 00

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PERMANENT CRASS SEED FOR GOLF-LINKS, TENNIS-COURTS, POLO-CROUNDS, ETC.

We have devoted much attention to the seeding and preservation of golf-links, tennis-courts and polo- grounds, and offer the following mixtures, which have been used on many of the finest links, etc., in this country , with very satisfactory results.

Bags at cost and transportation extra. Prices subject to market fluctuations during the season.

Polo-Grounds Mixture

A mixture of fine-leaved and deep-rooting grasses forming a strong and lasting turf that will stand hard usage. No better mixture can be procured for this purpose.

25 lbs $11 00 | 100 lbs $40 00

Tennis-Court Mixture

A mixture of extra-fine grasses peculiarly adapted to tennis-courts. This mixture will make a firm, green and lasting turf of the finest texture, that will improve with the trampling it receives. Has proved very lasting wherever used.

5 lbs $2 75 I 25 lbs $12 00

10 lbs 5 00 I 100 lbs 45 00

GOLF-LINKS Fair-Green Mixture

For the grounds in general.

25 lbs $8 00 | 100 lbs $30 00

Putting-Green Mixture

Our own special formula as furnished all the lead- ing golf clubs in America. A mixture of highest-grade

ing turf which will improve with trampling.

5 lbs...

$225

1 25 lbs

■ $9 50

10 lbs.. .

4 00

| 100 lbs

.36 00

For Teeing Grounds

5 lbs.. .

. . : $1 9° I

25 lbs

• $8 50

10 lbs.. .

3 60 1

1 100 lbs

.32 00

Grass Mixture for Railroad Banks, Etc.

A mixture of grasses with long, interlacing, matting roots that will bind steep embankments, gravelly or sandy slopes, etc., preventing washouts by rainstorms and covering with permanently green turf.

Lb... 2 lbs. 5 lbs.

$ o 65

1 20

2 50

10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs.

.$4 50

10 50 40 00

50 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

CRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR MEADOWS AND

PASTURES

It is a well-ascertained fact that thicker and more prolonged growth is produced by a mixture of many sorts of grasses than by only one or two. For every different kind and condition of soil there are grasses that are especially suitable. Some sorts do best on high ground and in dry weather; others prefer plenty of moisture. Some mature so early and others so late that from the beginning of spring until winter sets in there is no time when one species or another is not at its best. Grass Seed may be sown either early in spring or in fall, from the first of September to the middle of October; in this latitude the best time to sow meadow Grass Seed is during the late summer and early fall, that being the natural seeding time for grass. This will, of course, not give very much of a crop the following year; the grass will be fine and thick, but rather short, and not a heavy yield. The best meadows are seeded alone, without any “nurse” crop, while if seeded with rye, that crop being the stronger and quicker grower, will monopolize the ground so that it will be another year before much of a crop of grass can be had.

For over a hundred years our house has made a specialty of grasses. We were probably the first to introduce to this country, for commercial distribution, the many valuable natural and cultivated foreign species that now take such an important part in our agricultural economy. The formation of permanent pastures and meadows has, for many years, been a subject of careful study with us, and the following formulae for seeding grass-lands have received universal recognition. The quantities given are the minimum , and may often he increased to advantage.

1PIT* Prices subject to market fluctuations during the season without notice

MEADOW MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE

No. 1. On Good Land, neither Too Dry nor Too Wet

8 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

2 “ Chewing’s Fescue.

IO “ Perennial Rye Grass.

“ Tall Meadow Oat.

17 “ Timothy.

2 “ Red Clover. yf “ Alsike Clover.

40 lbs. $10.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

No. 2. On High and Dry Land

8 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

1 “ Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 6 “ Crested Dog’s-tail.

2 “ Orchard Grass.

2 “ Chewing’s Fescue.

13 “ Timothy.

2 “ Red Clover.

4 “ Kentucky Blue Grass.

2 “ Alsike Clover.

40 lbs. $16.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

No. 3. On Wet Late Land

12 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

6 “ Orchard Grass.

2 “ Meadow Fescue.

1 “ Kentucky Blue Grass. 12 “ Perennial Rye Grass.

5 “ Timothy.

1 “ Red Clover.

1 “ Alsike Clover.

40 lbs. $12.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE

No. 4. On Good Land, neither Too Dry nor Too Wet

7 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

7 “ Kentucky Blue Grass.

9 “ Orchard Grass.

12 “ Perennial Rye Grass.

3 “ Timothy.

2 “ Red Clover.

40 lbs. $12.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

No. 5. On Dry Land

5 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

8 “ Orchard Grass.

10 “ Timothy.

10 “ Perennial Rye Grass.

2 “ Red Clover.

4 “ Kentucky Blue Grass. 1 “ Chewing’s Fescue.

40 lbs. $12.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

No. 6. On Wet Land

10 lbs. Fancy Red-Top.

10 “ Orchard Grass.

1 “ Red Clover.

12 “ Perennial Rye Grass.

2 “ Timothy.

3 “ Kentucky Blue Grass. 2 “ Alsike Clover.

40 lbs. $12.

Sow 40 pounds to the acre

The various grasses used in the above mixtures are fully described on the following pages.

We are always glad to make up Special Mixtures, and are pleased to answer inquiries as to the best grasses for different purposes and for sowing on various soils under varying climatic conditions.

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CRASS SEEDS

We desire to call particular attention to the fact that Grass Seeds are sold in the trade by sample, and each sort is divided into three or four grades of quality, according to purity, germination and weight. The price of the best grade is often double that of the ordinary. The Grass Seeds here offered by us are in every case the VERY HIGHEST GRADE.

Not less than one pound of any one sort sold DSP"* Prices subject to market fluctuations during the season without notice The weight per bushel , where given , is average actual weight

AGROSTIS TENUIS (Rhode Island Rent Grass). Resembles Red-Top (A . palustris , described below) , but is of dwarfer habit, with shorter and narrower leaves. It makes a beautiful, close, fine turf, and is one of the very best grasses for lawns in mixture with other sorts. It adapts itself to almost any soil, rich and moist, or dry, sandy and sterile. For lawns 60 pounds of seed to the acre is recom- mended. (16 pounds to the bushel.) We find it is impossible to procure pure seed of the Rhode Island Bent this year. All samples show an ad- mixture of other grasses.

AGROSTIS MARITI MA or AGROSTIS STO- LONS FERA, TRUE ( Creeping Bent , or South German Fiorin). The only true Creeping Bent Grass. The distinctive feature of this species is, as the name implies, its compact, creeping, rooting stems. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit, and the stoloniferous roots which it sends down into the soil form a strong, enduring turf that is positively improved by constant trampling. The other va- rieties of Agrostis are distinguished from this sort by their flattened, parallel surface roots. Being of fine texture, it is most valuable for lawns and put- ting-greens. If sown alone, 60 pounds to the acre should be used. 75 cts. per lb.

AGROSTIS PALUSTRIS or AGROSTIS ALBA

(Red-Top; Herd's Grass). A very hardy, native perennial grass, succeeding [best on moist land. It accommodates itself to a variety of soils, however, even to dry situations, and stands our hot climate admirably. It is, perhaps, the most permanent grass we have, and it enters largely into the composition of our best natural pastures. It remains green for the greater part of the year, and its long, trailing stems form a very close, matting turf that is not affected by trampling.

Fancy Heavy, Recleaned. Extra recleaned. Absolutely clean and free from chaff. Sow about 50 pounds to the acre.

Lb. $0 25 I 25 lbs $5 25

10 lbs... 2 20 I 100 lbs 20 00

ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS (Meadow Foxtail). One of the best permanent pasture grasses for rich, moist soil. Its chief characteristics are its earliness and its faculty of standing high sum- mer heats without burning. It prefers moist, low grounds, but it accepts drier situations, and makes an earlier spring verdure than any other variety.f Sow in connection with other grasses, 3 to 4 pounds to the acre; if sown alone, 25 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 55 I 25 lbs ...$12 00

10 lbs 5 00 I 100 lbs.. ........ 45 00

ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM (True Peren- nial Sweet Vernal Grass). For a mixture with pas- ture grasses, it is valuable on account of its vernal growth, and also for continuing to throw up root foliage until late in the autumn. For meadows, its chief merit is the fragrant odor which the leaves emit when partially dried, thus sweetening hay.

ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM, continued

It is a vegetable condiment, rather than a grass of much nutritive value. From 2 to 3 pounds to the acre when mixed with other grasses. Lb. $1. AVENA ELATIOR (Tall Meadow Oat Grass). Most valuable for pasture on account of its early and luxuriant growth ; it produces an abundant supply of foliage, which is relished by cattle early and late. For hay it may be cut twice a year, and for green soiling it may be cut four or five times in favorable seasons. It is very hardy, and with- stands extreme drought and heat and cold. It is very valuable for our southern states, where it is extensively cultivated for winter grazing and for hay. Sow 50 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 60 I 25 lbs $13 00

10 lbs 5 5° I too lbs 48 00

BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon). A most valuable grass for our southern states, both for pasture and lawns. It is of dwarf habit, with long, creeping stems rooting at the joints and covering the ground with a matting of fine turf which no amount of trampling will impair. It is also useful for binding drifting sand and for steep embankments subject to wash. When established it is difficult to eradicate, and is therefore unsuit- able for temporary pastures. It requires heat and moisture to start it. As it cannot endure frost, it is of no value north of Virginia. It thrives in the poorest and sandiest soil, and resists extreme drought and intense tropical heat. It should be sown at the rate of 15 pounds to the acre. Crop uncertain.

Lb $1 25 | 100 lbs $100 00

BLUE GRASS, Canada. See Poa compressa.

“ English. See Festuca pratensis.

“ Kentucky. See Poa pratensis.

B RO M US INERMIS (Awnless or Smooth Brome Grass). An erect perennial, 3 to 5 feet high; native of Hungary. The nutritive quality of its hay, how- ever, is generally inferior to that of our standard native sorts, so that we should recommend it only for dry, arid soils where the better and more deli- cate grasses will not grow. It is strongly stolon- iferous, its creeping rootstocks spreading rapidly under ground and giving out new plants. It is on this account undesirable for temporary mead- ows, being difficult to eradicate when once estab- lished. Sow 35 to 40 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 65 I 25 lbs $14 00

10 lbs 6 00 I 100 lbs 50 00

CYNOSURUS CRISTATUS (Crested Dog's -tail). A stoloniferous perennial, forming a smooth, com- pact and lasting turf. It thrives best on rich, moist land, but it can accommodate itself to al- most any soil. Its roots penetrate deeply into the ground, which enables it to stand severe droughts. It makes a good bottom grass and is therefore valuable in mixtures for lawns and putting-greens. It thrives well in the shade. The color is the same as that of the Kentucky Blue Grass, and it is, therefore, excellent in mixture with that sort. If

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CRASS SEEDS, continued

CYNOSURUS CRISTATUS, continued

sown alone, 30 pounds to the acre is none too much, but it is recommended o:_ r :._i mixture with other sorts.

Lb $0 65 I 25 lbs $14 00

10 lbs 6 00 I 100 lbs 55 00

DACTYLIS GLOMERATA {Orchard Grass; Cocks- foot). Extra re-cleaned selected stock. One of the grasses most employed in permanent mead- ows, either for pasture or for mowing. It is very hardy and succeeds well anywhere in the United States. It is very productive and makes excellent hay. If cut before it flowers it is less hard and the pith of the stem is soft and sweet. It blossoms about the same time as Red Clover, and is, there- fore, desirable in mixture with that plant. Stock of all kinds are very fond of it, either dry or green, and it endures constant cropping better than any other grass. After being mown, it grows up quickly and yields a heavier aftermath than any other va- riety. It can stand considerable shade and is recom- mended as a pasture grass for woodlands. Its ten- dency to grow in tussocks is diminished if it is sown with other grasses, and also by heavy rolling in the spring, but it is quite unsuitable for lawns. Sow about 75 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 28 I 25 lbs $5 50

10 lbs 2 50 I 100 lbs 20 00

DOG’S-TAIL, CRESTED. See Cynosurus cristatus.

FESTUCA ELATIOR {Tall Fescue). This grass suc- ceeds best in moist, alluvial, and strong, clayey soils. It is very productive and of long duration, and is especially valuable for permanent pasture. Stock of all kinds eat it readily, and its nutritive value is very great. On rich, moist lands it yields a large amount of hay of excellent quality. It is not suitable for lawns. Sow 40 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 50 I 25 lbs $10 50

10 lbs 4 50 I 100 lbs 40 00

FESTUCA OVINA {Sheep's Fescue). A native both of America and Europe. In our northwestern states there are many varieties of it, some of which grows 2 to 3 feet high. It prefers dry uplands and thrives in poor, shallow, gravelly soils, where other grasses would fail. It is very hardy, resist- ing extreme heat and cold. Though of dwarf growth, it grows thickly, yielding a large amount of nutritious herbage. In grass mixtures, for pas- tures on high and dry lands, it is especially valu- able. Though a “bunch grass,” it may be included in lawn mixtures as well as in fair-green mixtures on account of its fine foliage and dwarf dense growth. Sow 35 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 50 I 25 lbs $10 50

10 lbs 4 50 I 100 lbs 40 00

FESTUCA PRATENSIS {Meadow Fescue; English Blue Grass). One of the grasses most used in per- manent or temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture. It succeeds best in cold, moist, light soils, in well-drained meadows and in low valleys rich in organic matter. It should not be grown at all on warm, dry land. It does not reach its full development until the second or third years, when it far exceeds most other sorts in the quantity of its produce and nutritive matter. After being mown, it grows again very quickly. The forage, either green or dried, is very nourishing and much relished by cattle, especially when cut young. Sow 40 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 45 I 25 lbs $9 50

10 lbs 4 00 ] 100 lbs 36 00

FESTUCA RUBRA {Red or Creeping Fescue.) True. A creeping-rooted species forming a close and lasting turf, and especially adapted for dry, sandy soils. It resists extreme drought and thrives on very inferior . soils, gravelly banks, and exposed hillsides. It is also valuable for shady places in lawns, as well as for golf-courses and for binding shifting sands on the seashore. (24 pounds to the bushel.) 30 lbs. to the acre.

Lb $0 60 I 25 lbs $13 00

10 lbs 5 50 I 100 lbs 50 00

FESTUCA {Chewing's New Zealand Fescue). A va- riety of Hard Fescue of dwarf habit, grown with great success on poor, light, as well as heavier soils, forming a good sward where no other grass would succeed; it stands drought well and is good in mixtures for permanent pasture, golf links, or lawns. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 65 I 25 lbs $14 00

10 lbs 6 00 j 100 lbs 55 00

FESTUCA TENUBFOLIA {Slender Fescue). This is really a variety of Festuca ovina, with much finer leaves. It will grow on very dry and inferior soils, and its dwarf habit of growth and fineness of leaf render it not unsuitable for dry slopes on lawns and golf-links. It stands grazing well, is very hardy, and lasts long, and may therefore be recom- mended for permanent pasture on high and dry situations. Sow 30 pounds to the acre. Crop un- certain— will give price on application, if practi- cable.

FOXTAIL. See A lopecurus pratensis.

HUNGARIAN GRASS. See Panicum germanicum.

JOHNSON GRASS. See Sorghum Halepense , page 58.

KENTUCKY BLUE. See Poa pratensis.

L O L I U M PERENNE( Perennial Rye Grass) . F ancy short-seeded. Although called a perennial, it sel- dom lasts more than three or four years. It is the most valuable grass in Great Britain, both for pasture and for meadows, occupying there the same relative position of importance that Timothy holds here. The cool, moist climate of England seems to suit it best, yet it succeeds very well in our middle and eastern states, and adapts itself to a great diversity of soils. The seed is large and heavy, and produces a strong, verdant growth in four or five weeks after sowing. It cures into hay having a sweet flavor, and is much relished by cattle and horses. Its nutritive value, especially in mixture with Red Clover, is very great. It is excellent in mixtures for quick effects in lawns or golf-links. Sow 60 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 25 I 25 lbs $4 25

10 lbs 2 00 [ 100 lbs ..15 00

LOLIUM PERENNE {English Rye Grass) . A care- fully selected, dwarf-growing strain, suitable for lawns. Makes a fine green turf in three weeks.

Lb $0 20 I 25 lbs $3 50

10 lbs 1 50 I 100 lbs 12 00

LOLIUM ITALICUM {Italian Rye Grass). Though lasting two or three years, under very favorable circumstances, it is practically an annual. Like the Perennial Rye Grass, it is a remarkably rapid grower, and has, in addition, the advantage of standing extremes in temperature, remaining green throughout the winter, and retaining its freshness in the hottest summer months and during pro-

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GRASS SEEDS, continued

LOLIUM IT ALICUM , continued

longed drought. When sown very thickly or in . mixture with other sorts, it makes a good, dense turf, and it has been used with much satisfaction on lawns as far south as Jacksonville. On rich, moist soils, it is exceedingly productive and may be cut in four or five weeks after sowing, and every six weeks after that until frost. For temporary meadows, on good soils, it is a most valuable grass. Sow 50 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 20 I 25 lbs $4 oc

10 lbs 1 75 I 100 lbs 14 00

OAT GRASS. See Avena elatior.

ORCHARD GRASS. See Dactylis glomerata.

PANICUM GERMANICUM ( Hungarian Grass). One of the most valuable annual soiling plants. It grows on any ordinary soil; withstands drought well. As it is of very rapid growth, being ready for cutting within sixty days, it may be sown in this latitude as late as the middle of July for hay, or in the middle of August for green fodder. It should be cut just before blooming, when it makes a tender and nutritious hay. Sow 75 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 15 j 25 lbs $2 50

10 lbs 1 25 [ 100 lbs 8 00

PASPALU M DILATATUM (. Australian Water Grass). A somewhat leafy perennial, growing in clumps. Valuable as a pasture grass for the South; endures summer heat and drought very well and is especially desirable for furnishing late summer and autumn feed, during which period it makes its principal growth. Sow lightly on the surface in warm weather. The seed should barely be covered with soil. Sow from 8 to 10 pounds to the acre, with 5 pounds of Hungarian Grass as a temporary protection.

Lb $0 60 I 25 lbs $13 00

10 lbs 5 50 j 100 lbs 50 00

PHLEUM PRATENSE (Timothy). A native of Europe, but long ago naturalized in America, where it ranks as by far the most important of hay grasses. On moist, loamy or clayey soil it produces a larger hay crop than any other grass. It is not as well suited for light, sandy soils, though preferring a moist, temperate climate, it withstands drought and extreme heat and cold. Its hay is very nourishing and can be preserved for a long time. It should be cut when flowering, as if left later the hay becomes hard and coarse. It is often sown with Red-Top Grass and Red Clover, and the nutritive value of the hay is greatly increased by this mixture. If sown alone, at least 25 pounds to the acre should be used; with Red-Top Grass and Red Clover, 15 pounds of Timothy, 12 pounds of Red-Top Grass (Fancy) and 3 pounds of Red Clover; or with Red Clover only, 20 pounds of Timothy and 5 pounds of Clover. The seed weighs 45 pounds to the bushel. Several grades are always on the market, differ- ing in purity and vitality, but the seed we offer is of the very highest quality and extra clean. It is always most economical to buy the highest grade, known as “Fancy.”

Lb $0 25 I 25 lbs $5 00

10 lbs 2 25 I 100 lbs 18 00

POA COIVIPRESSA ( Canada Blue Grass). Highest grade. A very hardy perennial grass, with creep- ing root-stocks. It grows on the poorest and driest soils, sandy, gravelly or clayey, standing extremes

POA COMPRESSA, continued

of wetness or drought, and keeping green until the severe frosts of winter. It is especially valu- able for dairy pastures, cows feeding on it yield- ing the richest milk from which the finest butter is made. It is distinguished from the Kentucky Blue Grass by its flattened, wiry stems and by its decidedly bluer color. Sow 60 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 30 I 25 lbs .$5 50

10 lbs 2 50 | 100 lbs 20 00

POA PRATENSIS (. Kentucky Blue Grass; June Grass). Highest grade. One of the most widely distributed and valuable native grasses. It com- bines more points of excellence than any other sort. It is a true perennial, lasting indefinitely and improving every year. Its densely creeping root stocks, spreading habit and smooth, even growth, fine texture, and rich green color render it one of the very best grasses for lawns. It forms a close turf, starts very early in the spring, and lasts till frost. It succeeds in almost any soil — dry, rocky, sandy or gravelly — and stands long-continued dry weather and hot suns. It takes, however, two or three years to become well established, and should, therefore, be sown only in connection with other grasses. If the soil is especially suitable, it will eventually crowd these out, and make the finest possible sward. It is one of our most valuable pasture grasses, very productive and nutritious. Sow 50 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 50 I 25 lbs $11 00

10 lbs 4 50 j 100 lbs 40 00

POA TRIVIALIS (Rough -stalked Meadow Grass). A spreading, thickly matted, stoloniferous-rooted species, forming a fine turf, and adapted for shaded portions of lawns. It thrives on rich, moist soil and in sheltered situations, but not on dry land. Valuable for forming bottom grass in mixtures for permanent pastures. Sow 20 pounds to the acre. Crop uncertain.

RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana). A recent acquisition from Africa, grows 4 to 6 feet high. The Florida Experiment Station reports on it as follows: “Excellent for hay as well as for graz- ing purposes; keeps green until cut down by severe frost and then starts growing again as soon as warm weather returns. Yields enormously and can be cut three to five times.” Sow 5 pounds to the acre. Present price :

Lb $1 00 | 100 lbs $90 00

SUDAN GRASS. This recently introduced grass belongs to the Sorghum family, and, according to the reports of the United States Department of Agriculture is a very valuable grass for hay, es- pecially in sections subject to drought, making good yields nearly everywhere ; it grows 4 to 9 feet high, according to cultivation, yielding 2 to 5 tons of excellent hay per acre, with as high as 9 tons under irrigation; should not be sown until the soil has become warm, about corn-planting time or a little earlier. Sow broadcast at the rate of 25 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 20 | 100 lbs $12 00

RED-TOP. See Agrostis alba.

RYE GRASS. See Lolium italicum and Lolium perenne.

RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. See Agrostis tenuis.

TIMOTHY. See Phleum pratense.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. See Boa pratensis .

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Sudan Grass (see page 53)

CLOVERS

We quote present prices on Clovers as near as it is possible to offer them at, as we go to press. We shall be very glad to quote prevailing prices on all of them from time to time, and we solicit inquiries. It is understood, of course, that all are subject to market fluctuations without notice. Clover may profitably be included in your crop rotation to increase the fertility of the soil. See page 58 for Bacteria Cultures.

ALFALFA, or LUCERNE (. Medicago sativa ). Re- quires deep, rich, well-drained soil, usually well limed. The tap-root descends often to a depth of 1 o to 1 5 feet in loose soil. It is consequently, capable of resisting great droughts. It should be sown alone (about same time as oats are sown in this section) in thoroughly prepared deeply plowed soil, at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds to the acre. It may also be sown as late as August and up to the middle of September in more southerly localities. The crop should be cut when the plant is coming into bloom. In suitable soil it is perennial, and several crops may be cut every year. American seed.

Lb $0 40 | 25 lbs $ 8 00

10 lbs 3 50 | 100 lbs 30 00

ALSIKE, or HYBRID CLOVER ( Trifolium hy- bridum). A perennial, 1 to 3 feet high, succeeding best in cold, stiff soils, and in marshy lands which are too wet for other species. It grows well in the far North and in high altitudes. A good honey plant for bees. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 50 I 25 lbs $10 50

10 lbs 4 5° I 100 lbs 40 00

BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus alba). Valuable sort for soiling and for ensilage and bees. Grows from 3 to 5 feet high; sown in rich soil it may be cut three times; lasts for years if cut before flow- ering. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 30 | 100 lbs $22 00

MAMMOTH RED or PEA-VINE ( Trifolium pra- tense perenne ) . Grows larger and lasts longer than the common Red Clover. Valuable for plowing under. Sow 10 pounds to the acre.

Lb |o 45 I 25 lbs $9 50

10 lbs 4 00 I 100 lbs 35 00

RED CLOVER, MEDIUM ( Trifolium pratense ). One of the most valuable farm crops of the eastern states for pasture, hay, or for turning under for green manure. Sow 15 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 40 I 25 lbs $8 50

10 lbs 3 5° I 100 lbs 30 00

JAPAN CLOVER {Lespedeza striata). An annual valuable only in the South, where it thrives in any soil in the driest season. It makes fair hay; eaten readily by stock when green. Valuable for plowing under. Sow in spring broadcast, 30 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 50 | 25 lbs $10 00

10 lbs 4 50 j 100 lbs 37 00

KIDNEY VETCH, or SAND CLOVER ( Anthyllis vulneraria). A deep-rooted, herbaceous hardy perennial, valuable for dry, sandy and inferior soils, upon which Red Clover will not thrive. Eaten with avidity by sheep, cattle and horses; useful in mixture for dry soils. Sow 20 pounds to the acre. Lb. $1.50.

CRIMSON, or SCARLET CLOVER ( Trifolium incarnatum). Erect annual, 1 to 2 feet high, with bright scarlet flowers. A native of southern Europe; largely grown in our southern states for improving the soil by turning under. Will not endure severe frost, and cannot be depended upon to stand the winter north of New Jersey. It is a valuable crop for pasturage or green manure. For hay, cut when in full bloom. Cattle are very fond of it. Sow 20 pounds to the acre.

Lb $0 20 I 25 lbs $3 50

10 lbs 1 50 I 100 lbs 12 00

WHITE CLOVER ( Trifolium repens ). WThite

Clover is of dwarf habit, spreads rapidly and is very hardy. It is valuable in permanent pastures, being sweet and nutritious and forms a close herbage which stays green throughout the year. Sow in spring, 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. At the present time White Clover is extremely scarce and high.

Lb $0 80 I 25 lbs $18 00

10 lbs 7 50 I 100 lbs 70 00

N. B. All prices are subject to market fluctuations without notice

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CEREALS

Bags charged at cost

PRICES ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PRICES ARE F. O. B. NEW YORK

FIELD CORN

(56 pounds to the bushel). All grown especially for seed

Canada Early Yellow. King Philip. Early; reddis Longfellow (Yellow Flint).

FLINT VARIETIES

Very early; yellow flint; 8-rowed Ears $10 per ioo. .'

Small cob and large grain; popular 8-rowed variety

Ears $10 per ioo.

Sanford Large (White Flint)

Champion White Pearl. Iowa Gold Mine. Dent; Iowa Silver Mine. Larg<

DENT VARIETIES

FODDER AND ENSILAGE VARIETIES

Cuban Giant Ensilage. Very prolific

Red-Cob Ensilage. Abundant herbage; tall growth; fine

Virginia Horse-Tooth. For fodder and ensilage

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MISCELLANEOUS CEREALS

ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOTICE

OATS. (32 lbs. to the bus.) 2 to 3 bus.

BARLEY. (48 lbs. to the bus.) Bearded. 2 bushels to the acre . .

Champion. Beardless

BUCKWHEAT. (48 lbs. to the bus.)

2 bushels to the acre.

Japan. Productive; large grains.

Price uncertain About

MILLET. (50 lbs. to the bus.)

Golden. Extra-large seed-heads. Lb.

bus. to the acre $0 15

Japanese Barnyard ( Panicum Crus- galli). 30 to 40 lbs. to the

acre 20

Pearl. Southern fodder-plant 35

Bus.

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Siberian 10

White French. White grain 35

White Wonder. Broad, heavy foli- age; very large heads, producing immense amount of excellent fod- der. Earlier than Golden Millet . . 15 12 00

to the acre.

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$2 25

Swedish Select

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Storm King

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RYE. (56 lbs. to the bus.) 1^ to 2 bus. to the acre.

Mammoth Winter. Very fine strain, grows 6 to 7 feet high, giv- ing 25 per cent more straw than any other variety

Rosen. The new variety; very pro- lific

WHEAT, WINTER. (60 lbs. to the bus.) 1 1/2 bus. to the acre.

Red Wave. Bald; red grain

Klondyke. White grain; bald

Durrum or Macaroni

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White Kaffir Corn (see page 58)

Forage, Economical and Miscellaneous Seeds

Except where noted, these seeds are not sold in packets. From 15 cts. to 25 cts . worth is the smallest

quantity put up

ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN PRICE

AUSTRALIAN SALT BUSH (. Atriplex semibac- cata). Thrives in soils on which nothing else will grow, and it is highly recommended for alkali soils and all regions subject to periodical drought. It is very nutritious, and good for all kinds of live-stock. Two or three pounds of seed are sufficient for an acre. The seed may be sown in beds, and the seedlings planted out when 2 inches high, 3 feet apart. Grows strong and vigorously in the driest seasons. Lb. 70 cts.

BEANS (60 lbs. to the bushel) —

Velvet Bean ( Dolichos multiflorus). Used in the South as a forage plant, and as a fertilizer plant for turning under. Stock readily eat the vines and leaves, and the Beans, when ground, with or without the pod, are used in place of oats or corn, or mixed with them. Plant in rows 4 feet apart and 1 foot in the row, 2 or 3 Beans in a place, as soon as danger of frost is past. The vines are strong and vigorous in growth, rapidly covering the ground, and bearing immense quantities of Beans. Qt. 25 cts., bus. $5. Soybean {Glycine hispida). Thrives well in hot and dry weather. Plant at the rate of }4 to bushel to the acre, in drills 2% or 3 feet apart, and cultivate same as field corn. It does not make good hay, but is good as ensilage or green fodder.

BEANS, Soybean, continued

Early Dwarf Green. An early-maturing variety,

best for the North, or sections where Hollybrook and Mammoth Yellow do not have time to ma- ture. Pk. $2.50, bus. $8;

Hollybrook Early. A vigorous, quick-growing variety. Pk. $2, bus. $6.

Mammoth Yellow. The largest growing Soy- bean, valuable for green fodder and for improv- ing the soil. Pk. $1.50, bus. $5.

BEGGAR-WEED (Florida or Giant Beggar-Weed; Desmodium tortuosum). An erect, leguminous annual, growing from 3 to 8 feet high, with abundant foliage; valuable as forage or for soil renovation in subtropical regions; it also makes hay of a fine quality. It should be sown at the rate of 10 pounds to the acre, after the ground is warm and moist. The seed should be but very lightly covered. If for hay, it should be cut just as it begins to bloom. Lb. 60 cts., 100 lbs. $50.

BROOM CORN {Sorghum vulgar e). (12 lbs. to the acre.) Broom Corn succeeds in a good, deep soil, fresh but not damp, and it is very sensitive to cold.

Improved Dwarf. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $8.

Long-Brush Evergreen. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $8.

CAPER TREE {Capparis inermus). Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1.

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FORAGE, ECONOMICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS, continued

CASTOR BEAN (Ricinus). The plant from which castor-oil is made. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25.

COTTON (Gossypium), Sea Island. Lb. 25 cts.,

100 lbs. $20.

Upland Big Boll. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $18.

COWPEAS ( Vigna catjang). Specially adapted to warm countries; extensively grown in our southern states, also valuable in this latitude as a fodder-plant. The chief value of Cowpeas, however, is as a green crop to plow under. The seed should not be sown till the ground has become well warmed. Sow 1 bushel to the acre, in drills; 2 or2^ bushels to the acre is sown broadcast.

Black. Standard variety; early and very prolific. Price variable. Present quotation, pk. $ 2 , bus. $7.

Clay. A little later than the Black; prolific in both Peas and growth of vine. Price variable. Present quotation, pk. $2, bus. $7.

Whippoorwill. A favorite sort; makes a good growth of vine and very good for improving the land. Price variable. Present quotation, pk. $2, bus. $7.

EMMER. (Sometimes advertised as “Speltz,” though this name is incorrect, the true Speltz being a different article.) It is grown quite extensively in the Northwest, having been brought there from Russia, where it is con- sidered a valuable cereal on account of its hardi- ness and drought-resisting qualities. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

ESPARSETTE. See Onobrychis sativa.

FETERITA. A new forage plant, similar to Kaffir Corn, but much earlier, and is a great drought resister. Sow 8 to 10 pounds to the acre in drills. Produces large crops of both grain and forage. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

FURZE ( Ulex europceus). Also known as Whin and Gorse. A perennial leguminous shrub. The crushed sprigs of one year’s growth of this shrub furnish an excellent green fodder in winter. It grows well on barren hillsides and in sandy soil. Sheep are fond of it. Sow 25 pounds to the acre. Oz. 20 cts., lb. $2.

JUTE (Corchorus). Annual. Thrives in any good corn ground. Sow in drills, about 8 inches apart, 4 pounds to the acre. Requires no culti- vation, as it will outstrip in growth all weeds. May also be sown broadcast, 6 or 7 pounds to the acre. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.50.

KAFFIR CORN. See Sorghum, page 58.

LENTILS. Extra-large yellow. The variety com- monly cultivated. Sow in spring as soon as ground can be worked, on light soil in drills. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25.

LOTUS corniculatus (Bird’s-foot Trefoil). Per- ennial; used in pastures. Cattle and sheep eat it readily, and it is said to be quite nutritious. It grows on the lightest and most sterile soils, and can withstand severe droughts. Is ex- cellent for sowing in mixture for dry pastures. Lb. $2.

villosus, or major (Greater Bird’s-foot Trefoil). Lb. $2.

LUPINE, White (Large Flat Seed). One of the best plants known for green manure, as it gathers large quantities of nitrogen from the air. It

LUPINE, White, continued

may be sown from April to July and plowed under when in flower. The seed, when burned, is excellent manure for orange and olive trees. Sow 80 to 100 pounds to the acre. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25.

Blue. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30.

Yellow. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30.

MILLETS. See Miscellaneous Cereals, page 55..

ONOBRYCHIS sativa (French, Sainfoin; Espars- ette). A perennial leguminous plant, belonging to the same family as clover and lucerne. It is. a valuable plant for growing on poor land and barren hillsides. When once well established,, it lasts for many years. If to be used for hay,, cut just before the flowering period. Sow in spring, covering the seeds quite deeply, at the rate of 80 to 100 pounds to the acre. Lb. 45 cts.,, 100 lbs. $40.

OSAGE ORANGE ( Maclura aurantiaca). Useful for hedges. Lb. $1.50.

PEANUTS, Spanish. Used in the South as a hay and grain ration; the tops also make good forage, either green or cured. Nuts are smaller but better flavored than other sorts. Price: variable. Present quotation, lb. 30 cts.„ 100 lbs. $25.

PEARL MILLET (P enicillaria spicata) . A valuable fodder-plant for the South; is enormously pro- ductive. Sow the seed in drills 18 inches apart and 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30.

PEAS, Canada Field. Valuable for northern climates, for cattle-feeding, especially for milch cows. This pea also makes fine ensilage and for plowing under as a green manure has no equal. It is sown broadcast in the spring and harrowed in 2 pi to 3 bushels to the acre. If sown with oats, use about bushels to the acre. Price variable. Present quotation, qt. 25 cts., bus. $6.

PEN I Cl LL ARIA spicata. See Pearl Millet.

POPPY, Opium ( Papaver somniferum). The seed furnishes an agreeable sweet oil, used for the table, also for painting and for illuminating. May be sown in spring, either broadcast or in drills, covering thinly. Also cultivated for opium. Oz. 15 cts., lb. 75 cts.

RAPE, Dwarf Essex English ( Brassica Napus ). Largely grown in the northern United States and in Canada. It is excellent for sheep-pasture and also for soiling. It may be sown in May, and will be ready for pasturing in July and August; or, it may be sown in J une or J uly , and yet fur- nish a large amount of pasture or fodder. In drills, sow 5 pounds to the acre; sown broadcast, 10 pounds to the acre. Price variable. Present quotation, lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $15.

REANA luxurians (Teosinte). Short crop. A val- uable fodder-plant from Central America, in growth resembling Indian corn. Well adapted to our southern states. Sow about3 to 5 pounds to the acre. Oz. 15 cts., lb. $1.25.

RICE SEED. For sowing. Best Carolina. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.

S A I N FO I N . See Onobrychis, above.

SALT BUSH. See Australian Salt Bush, page 56.

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SORGHUM. If sown in drills 25 pounds are re- quired to the acre; for dry fodder, 100 lbs. to the acre broadcast.

Early Amber Sugar-Cane. Ripens wherever Indian corn matures. Grows 10 to 12 feet high. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $7.

Brown Dhoura. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $8.

Halepense (Johnson Grass). One of the most valuable Southern fodder plants. On rich soils it may be cut three or four times in a single season, and it is claimed that hay made from it is equal in value to Timothy. Sow in August and September, 35 to 40 pounds to the acre. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30.

Holcus saccharatus (Sugar Millet). Rich in saccharine matter, and a large amount of nutri- tive fodder can be obtained from it. Lb. 25c., 100 lbs. $20.

Jerusalem Corn (White Dhoura). Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $15.

Red Kaffir Corn, or Sorghum. Non-saccharine. The plant is low, stalky, perfectly erect. The whole stalk, as well as the blades, cures into excellent fodder, and in all stages it is available for green feed. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

White Kaffir Corn. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

Early Orange Sugar-Cane. Ripens about 10 days after Early Amber, and is said to produce a larger crop. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

Shallu. A non-saccharine Sorghum from India, also known as Egyptian wheat. Requires more room to develop than ordinary Sorghum, and consequently needs less seed to sow an acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.

White Milo Maize. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

SORGHUM, continued

White Dhoura. See Jerusalem Corn.

Yellow Branching (Yellow Milo Maize). Non- saccharine; useful for the large amount of foli- age, green feed, or cured fodder that it furnishes, and for its grain. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10.

SPURRY {Spergulct arvensis). Annual. Grows well on poor, dry, sandy soil; may be sown every month from March to August. Excellent pasture for cattle and sheep ; also of much value as a fertilizer for light soil. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.

Giant Spurry. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.

SUNFLOWER, Large Russian. Sunflower seed is one of the best foods for poultry. This variety is very large as well as ornamental. Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. $2, 25 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $15.

TEOSINTE. See Reana luxurians, page 57.

TOBACCO SEED. See page 44.

ULEX europaeus. See Furze, page 57.

VELVET BEAN. See page 56.

VETCHES, Spring Tares ( Vida sativa). Sown broadcast at rate of 60 to 100 pounds to the acre, like wheat or barley, and sometimes mixed with oats for soiling. Used in France and Canada as a substitute for peas. Price variable. Present quotation, lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25.

Sand, Winter or Hairy Vetch {Vida villosa). Thrives on poor, arid, sandy soils. It may be sown either in fall or spring, mixed with rye for a support. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, and can be cut as soon as the bloom appears and again for seed. Perfectly hardy. Sow from 30 to 50 pounds to the acre. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30.

Bacteria Preparations

Peas, beans, clovers, and vetches are leguminous plants which have the power of gathering and fixing nitrogen from the air, thereby increasing the yield of crops and the fertility of the soil. This is done by means of bacteria in small nodules on the roots of the plants. In certain soils it is hard to secure a good “catch” of these crops unless the seed and soil are previously inoculated with the particular bacteria be- longing to that crop. This inoculation is easily accomplished by the cultures listed below. Full directions for application come with each package.

Mulford Cultures and Farmogerm

PREPARED FOR THE FOLLOWING CROPS

Cut showing nodules of nitro- gen-gathering bacteria on the roots of a Soy Bean plant

White Clover Red Clover Crimson Clover Alsike Clover

Alfalfa Clover Garden Beans Cowpeas Vetches

Canada Field Peas Garden Peas Sweet Peas Soy Beans

Mulford Cultures. For inoculating all legume crops with nitrogen- fixing bacteria to increase the crop and improve the soil*.

5-acre size $5, i-acre size $1.50, Y\- acre size 75 cts., small size 35 cts. The small size only [supplied in 4 varieties for Garden Peas, Garden Beans, Lima Beans, and Sweet Peas. Always specify on your order what crop you want to inoculate, a different variety being used for each legume.

Farmogerm. The Original and Genuine Seed Inoculant. A prepara- tion of high-bred, nitrogen-gathering bacteria in sealed bottles, ready to use, with water added, according to directions.

Price per acre bottle, $2; 5-acre bottle $8. When ordering state for what crop Farmogerm is wanted.

Also, in garden size, enough for 1,000 square feet, or a 200 foot row, at 50 cts. per bottle for Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas, and White Clover, each crop requiring a different bottle. We secure cultures fresh from the laboratory, hence it takes two or three days to fill orders.

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TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS

To preserve seeds of Conifers and other Evergreen Trees, it is best to keep them in perfectly dry sand until the time of sowing. For this latitude the seeds should be sown thinly, as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, in beds of fine, sandy loam. Cover to the depth of about the thickness of the seed, and press the beds gently with the back of the spade to firm the earth around the seeds. Great care must be taken not to give too much water, as the young plants damp off very easily. Water with a very fine rose, but never so that the ground becomes soggy. Some shade must be used to protect the young plants from the hot sun and winds, and to keep the birds from destroying them. Seeds of the rarer sorts may be sown in coldframes or boxes; if in coldframes the sashes should be shaded and the frames raised at the corners 3 or 4 inches to allow the air to circulate freely. Keep the young plants well weeded, and allow them to remain one to two years before transplanting.

The propagation of Deciduous Trees from seed is less difficult than that of Evergreen species. Acorns, Hickorynuts, Chestnuts, and Walnuts should be planted in autumn, or kept during the winter in earth or moss. They shrivel up by too long exposure to the air, and many of them lose their vitality. Those seeds with hard shells, like the Locust, Gymnocladus, etc., should be planted in autumn or placed in boxes with sand, and exposed to frost before planting. They may not germinate till the second year after planting, and if they are received too late in the spring to expose them to the action of the frost, they may be put into a vessel of hot water for an hour or so before planting. American Elm, Silver Maple and a few other sorts ripen their seeds early in summer, and, if gathered and planted soon after they fall from the tree, will make fine plants the same season. The seeds of other Deciduous Trees and Shrubs should be planted from the middle of April to the middle of May, in drills about 2 feet apart, and covered about J^inch deep, accord- ing to size.

As the season advances , many sorts become worthless from various causes , or are sold out , and cannot be replaced until the new crop is ready next season. On account of labor trouble it has been almost impossible to collect Tree Seeds the past season. We are offering only the varieties we expect to receive.

EVERGREEN TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS

We do not sell Tree or Shrub Seeds in quantities of less than one ounce of any one variety, except those

quoted at 25 cents per packet

Oz. Lb.

Abies amabilis (Silver Fir) $0 80 $8 00

balsamea (Balsam Fir). Fragrant

branches; used for pillows 35 3 50

brachyphylla (Short-leaved Japan

Fir) ; . . 40 4 00

canadensis (Hemlock Spruce)

pkt. 25 cts. . . 1 25 12 00

concolor (Calif. White Silver Fir) . . 40 4 00

grandis (Great Silver Fir of Oregon). 50 5 00

magnifica (Superb Silver Fir) 50 5 00

Mariesii (Japan Silver Fir) 70 7 00

nobilis (Noble Fir) 80 8 00

sacchalinensis (Saghalien Fir)

pkt. 25 cts. .. 1 00 10 00

Veitchii. From Japan 60 6 00

Andromeda japonica. Evergreen

shrub 80 8 00

Arborvitae. See Thuja.

Arctostaphylos glauca (Great-berried

Manzanita) 20 2 00

Buxus sempervirens (Evergreen Box). 25 2 50

Cedrus Deodara 30 3 00

Libani (Cedar of Lebanon) 30 3 00

Cha maecy paris obtusa. From Japan. 35 3 50

pisifera (Sawara Cypress) 35 3 50

Cryptomeria japonica (Japan Cedar).

pkt. 25 cts. .. 1 00 10 00

Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey

Cypress) 50 5 00

Daphniphyllum humile. From Ja- pan 45 4 50

Fir Tree- See Abies and Picea ,

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EVERGREEN TREE

Juniperus communis (Common Ju- °z-

niper) $0 75

procumbens 75

virginiana (Red Cedar) 15

Libocedrus decurrens (California

White Cedar) pkt. 25 cts. . . 1 00

Picea Alcockiana (Japan Fir) 70

Douglasii (Douglas Spruce) . . ... . . . . 60

Engelmannii 60

Menziesii (Sitchensis) (Menzie’s

Fir) pkt. 25 cts... 1 25

ajanensis. From Japan, pkt. 25c. .. 1 00

polita (Tiger’s Tail Fir) 75

pungens (Colorado Blue Spruce) ... 60

rubra 75

Pin us australis or palustris (Southern

Pine) 30

Banksiana (Jack Pine), pkt. 25c. .. 1 00

densiflora (Japan Pine) 25

edulis (American Nut Pine) 40

insignis (Oregon Pitch Pine) 70

Jeffreyi (Jeffrey’s Pine) 50

koraiensis. From Japan 25

Lambertiana (Sugar Pine) 30

Laricio (Corsican Pine) 30

monticola (Mountain White Pine) . . 70

muricata (Bishop’s Pine) 60

parviflora 60

pentaphylla. From Japan 70

Pinea (Stone Pine) 25

ponderosa (Heavy Pine) 30

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Pin us, continued Oz. Lb.

pumila. A dwarf or bush form $0 50 $5 00

rigida (Northern Pitch Pine) ...... 60 6 00

Sabiniana (Sabine’s Nut Pine) .... 40 4 00

Strobus (White Pine) 40 4 00

Thunbergil (Japanese Black Pine). 25 2 50

Schinus molle (California Pepper

Tree) 25 2 50

Sciadopitys verticillatus (Umbrella

Pine of Japan) 40 400

Sequoia gigantea 1 25 12 00

sempervirens (California Redwood). 75 7 50

Spruce Tree. See Abies and Picea.

Tax us cuspidata. From Japan 40 400

Thuja gigantea (Giant Oregon Arbor- vitse) 70 7 00

occidentals (American Arborvitse). 60 6 00

orientalis (Chinese Arborvitse) 80 8 00

Torreya nucifera. From Japan. Usu- ally 30 ft 20 2 00

Tsuga canadensis pkt. 25 cts... 1 25 12 00

diversifolia. From Japan 75 7 50

Sieboldii 80 8 00

Viburnum odoratissimum. Shrub;

10 ft 40 4 00

Sandankwa. Shrub; 6 ft. Flowers

white tinged pink 40 4 00

. (For other Viburnums see De- ciduous Trees.)

Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). . 30 3 00

DECIDUOUS TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS

We do not sell Tree or Shrub Seeds in quantities of less than an ounce of any one variety, except those

quoted at 25 cents per packet

Acer japonicum (palmatum). From Oz.

Japan $0 30 $3 00

macrophyllum (Large-leaved Maple) .40 4 00

saccharum (Sugar Maple) 20 2 00

>Esculus turbinata (Japanese Horse-

Chestnut) 20 I 50

Ailanthus glandulosa. Hardy, ornamen- tal foliage having tropical appear- ance 15 I 00

Akebia lobata. From Japan 40 4 00

quinata. Climbing vine from Japan. . 30 3 00

Ain us japonica. A large, cone-shaped

Alder 25 2 50

Amorpha fruticosa (False Indigo) 15 1 00

A m pelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy) 25 2 50

Aralia sinensis 40 400

spinosa (Virginia Angelica Tree) 60 6 00

Ardisia crispa 50 5 00

japonica 50 5 00

Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). 65 6 50

Asi mi na triloba (Pawpaw) 15 1 25

Azalea Vaseyi. From North Carolina. .50 5 00

Berberis Thunbergii. Fine for hedges. . 20 2 00

Callicarpa americana (French Mul- berry) 15 1 00

Calycanthus floridus (Common Caro- lina Allspice) ... 15 75

Camellia japonica. From Japan 20 2 00

theafera (Tea Plant) 45 4 50

Carya alba (Shellbark Hickory) 20

amara (Bitternut) 20

porcina 20

sulcata (Big Shellbark Hickory) 20

tomentosa 20

Castanea (Mammoth Chestnut) 1 00

Catalpa speciosa. True Hardy] Ca- °z- Lb.

talpa $0 25 $2 50

Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey

Tea) 20 1 50

Celastrus scandens (Climbing Bitter -

sweet) 25 2 50

paniculatus 20 2 00

Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button-

bush).... 15 1 25

Celtis sinensis (Nettle Tree). Native of

China 40 4 00

Cercidiphyllum japonicum. Ornamen- tal, bushy tree. 20 to 30 ft. high. .

pkt. 25 cts. . . 90 9 00

Cere is canadensis (American Judas

Tree) 25 2 50

Chionanthus virginica (Virginia Fringe

Tree) 25 2 50

Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) . 20 2 00

Cladrastis lutea (Yellow-wood Tree) .. . 50 500

Clematis paniculata (Panicled Virgin’s

Bower). . 35 3 5°

virginica (American Virgin’s Bower) . . 20 2 00

Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood) ... 15 1 50

stolonifera (Osier Dogwood) 15 1 50

Cory I us rostrata (Beaked Hazel) 50 5 00

Crataegus coccinea (Scarlet - fruited

Thorn) 15 1 50

Crus-galli (Cockspur Thorn) 15 1 00

Desmodium japonicum. Of bushy habit. 25 2 25

Deutzia gracilis. Shrub; 3 ft. high 40 4 00

scabra (White Deutzia) 40 4 00

Diospyros Kaki. Tree about 40 ft. high. 15 1 50

virginiana (American Persimmon) .... 15 1 50

Dogwood. See Cornus .

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS TREE SEEDS

61

DECIDUOUS TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS, continued

Edgeworthia papyrifera. Shrub with Oz.

fragrant yellow flowers $o 40 $4 00

Elaeagnus macrophylla. Shrub, 6 ft. . . . 40 4 00

pungens. Shrub, 6 ft 40 4 00

umbellata. Shrub, 12 ft 40 4 00

Enhianthus japonicus. Ornamental

shrub pkt. 25 cts. . .80 8 00

Eucalyptus amygdalina (Peppermint

Gum Tree) pkt. 25 cts.. . 1 00 11 00

globulus (Tasmania Blue Gum)

pkt. 25 cts. . . 80 8 00

leucoxylon (Australian Iron Bush) . . . . 90 9 00

obliqua (Stringy-bark Tree) 80 8 00

pauciflora (White Gum) 80 8 00

robusta (Brown Gum). Pkt. 25c.. . 1 00 10 00

rostrata (Red Gum) . . . .pkt. 25 cts. . . 75 7 50

Stuartiana (Apple-scented Gum Tree).

pkt. 25 cts. . . 1 00 10 00

viminalis (Blue Gum). Pkt. 25c.. . 1 00 10 00

Euonymus americanus (Strawberry

Bush) 15 1 50

japonicus (Japanese Spindle Tree) ... . 30 3 00

radicans. Trailing or climbing, some- times 20 ft 30 3 00

Exochorda grandiflora 50 5 00

Fagus americana (American Beech). ... 15 1 5°

Fraxi n us americana alba (White Ash) . . 15 1 00

Fremontia californica (Slippery Elm of

California) pkt. 25 cts.. . 1 25

Gardenia florida (Cape Jasmine)

pkt. 25 cts. . . 1 25

Genista scoparia (Scotch Broom) 25 225

tinctoria (Dyers’ Broom) 30 3 00

Halesia tetraptera (Silver Bell) 15 1 50

Hamamelis virginica (Witch Hazel). . . 30 3 00

Hedera Helix (English Ivy) 20 2 00

Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon). ... 20 2 00

Holly. See Ilex.

Hydrangea scandens. A Japanese

climber 90 9 00

Ilex opaca (American Holly) 15 1 00

Sieboldii. From Japan 40 4 00

verticillata (Deciduous Holly) 15 1 00

Juglans cinerea (Butternut) 25

cordiformis. From Japan 15 75

nigra (Black Walnut) 25

Sieboldii. From Japan 15 75

Kalmia latifolia 40 4 00

Larix leptolepis (Japanese Larch) 80 8 00

americana (Tamarack) 60 6 00

Ligustrum japonicum 15 1 00

Liriodendron Tulipifera 15 1 00

Madura aurantiaca (Osage Orange) ... 15 1 00

Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree) .20 2 00

grandiflora (Large-flowered Magnolia). 20 2 00

hypoleuca 30 3 00

Kobus. Very hardy 30 3 00

tripetala (Umbrella Tree) 25 2 50

FRUIT

Oz. Lb.

Apricot Pits $0 25

Currant, Red Dutch $0 20 2 00

White Dutch 25 2 50

Gooseberry

Green and Yellow pkt. 50 cts. . .2 00

Red pkt. 50 cts.. .2 00

Peach Pits, Natural 25

Pear Seed 40 4 00

Pear Seed. From Japan 35 3 50

Oz. Lb.

Myrica carolinensis $0 15 $1 50

Nyssa multiflora (Sour Gum or Black

Gum) 15 1 50

Osage Orange. See Maclura.

Prunus Pseudo-cerasus (Japanese Flow- ering Cherry). White flowers. Tree 25 ft. Not hardy in northern

states 40 4 00

serotina (Wild Black Cherry) 15 1 00

virginiana 15 1 50

Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak) ....... 25,

rubra (Black Oak). Turns dark red in

fal1 ; 25

Rhamnus Carolina (Indian Cherry) .... 15 75;

Rhus copalliana (Black Sumac; Moun- tain or Shining Sumac) 15 50

glabra (Smooth Sumac) 15 50

Rosa canina (Brier Rose) 15 1 25

Carolina (Swamp Rose) 15 1 00

multiflora nana 60 6 00

rugosa (Regeliana rubra) 30 3 00

Salisburia adiantifolia (1 Ginkgo biloba ) (Maidenhair Tree; Kew Tree). Es- pecially valuable for solitary plant- ing : : 15 1 50

Sambucus canadensis (American Elder). 20 2 00

Sassafras officinale (Sassafras Tree) ... . 15 1 50

Sophora japonica (Japan Pagoda Tree) .30 3 00

Sorbus americana (Mountain Ash) .... 30 3 00

Staphylea Bumalda (Bladder Nut).

Shrub, 6 ft 60 6 00

Stuartia Pseudo-Camellia. From Japan. 60 6 00

Sty rax americana. Shrub 20 2 00

japonica. Small tree 30 3 00

Obassia. Shrub or small tree 50 5 00

Syringa japonica (Lilac). Pyramid tree 30 ft.; yellowish- white flowers. ... 1 25 Taxodium distichum (Deciduous Cy- press) 15 1 50

Ulex europaeus (Furze, Gorse or Whin) . . 15 1 50

Viburnum acerifolium (Dockmackie) . . 15 1 50

dilatatum. Shrub, 10 ft. Flowers

white 30 3 00

Lentago (Nanny-Berry) 15 1 50

(For other Viburnums, see Ever- green Section.)

Walnut. See Juglans.

Wisteria floribunda multijuga (Japanese

Wisteria) 50 5 00

sinensis (Chinese Wisteria) 40 4 00

sinensis alba (White Chinese Wisteria). 60 6 00

Zanthoxylum piperitum. Shrub or

small tree from Japan 30 3 00

Schinifolium. Shrub or small tree from

Japan. 20 ft. ; handsome foliage .

. . . 30

3 00

SEEDS

Oz.

Lb.

Plum Pits, Myrobolan

■ $0 15

$1 50

Green Gage

30

Mirabelle. Yellow garden

30

Quince Seed

...30

3 00

Raspberry, Red

...25

2 50

Strawberry, Mixed pkt. 25 cts.

. . I OO

Red Alpine pkt. 50 cts.

. .5 00

Vitis aestivalis (Summer Grape)

...25

2 25

cordifolia (Frost Grape)

...25

2 25

Labrusca (Northern Fox Grape) . .

...25

2 25

62

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF FLOWER SEEDS

in addition to those offered in catalogue

Collection of Collection of

Portulaca, Single, Brilliant 6 varieties. .$0 50

4 varieties. .

30

6 varieties . .

50

4 varieties . .

30

6 varieties . .

25

6 varieties . .

50

8 varieties . .

70

8 varieties . .

70

6 varieties . .

25

Double, Dazzling 6 varieties . .

Phlox Drummondii grandi-

flora 6 varieties . .

Stocks, Early-flowering Win- ter, Nice Variety 6 varieties. .

Verbenas, Mam. Rainbow . . .6 varieties. .

Zinnias, Tall Double 6 varieties . .

Dwarf Large-flowering. . . .6 varieties. .

1 00

50

25

75

50

50

Children’s Delight Collection of Vegetable and Flower Seeds

Consisting of six beautiful lithograph packets of Vegetable Seeds and six lithograph packets of Flower Seeds, with cultural directions on back of each packet. Price, 50 cts.

Aid in selecting Flower Seeds for different purposes and situations

ANNUALS attain full growth from seed, flower and die in one year.

BIENNIALS grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next, though some varieties bloom the first season when sown early.

PERENNIALS last for several years, blooming annually after the first season, though some varieties will bloom the first year if sown early.

Flowering Hardy Perennials

For permanent beds, borders and masses, flowering the second year and thereafter

Acanthus

Aconitum

Adonis, Hardy

Alstroemeria

Alyssum, Hardy

Anchusa

Anemone

Anthemis

Aquilegia

Asclepias

Asperula

Asters, Hardy

Baptisia

Beilis

Bocconia cordata

Gaillardia

Lychnis

Candytuft, Hardy

Galega

Myosotis

Campanula

Gentiana

Paeonia

Canterbury Bells

Gypsophila

Pansies

Carnation, Hardy

Helenium

Pentstemon

Centaurea, Hardy

Heuchera

Phlox, Hardy

Chrysanthemum, Hardy

Hibiscus, Hardy Var.

Physostegia

Coreopsis

Hollyhocks

Pinks, Hardy

Cowslip

Heliopsis

Platycodon

Dianthus, Hardy

Helleborus

Polemonium

Delphinium

Iris

Poppy, Hardy

Digitalis

Incarvillea

Primula, Hardy

Eryngium

Eupatorium

Lobelia, Hardy Sorts Lupinus, Hardy Sorts

Pyrethrum, Hardy

Rhododendron Rosa polyanthus Rudbeckia, Hardy Scabiosa, Hardy Stachys lanata Statice, Hardy Stokesia Sweet William Tritoma Trollius Valeriana Violet, Single Yucca

Flowering Garden Annuals

That attain perfection and flower the first season from seed

Varieties marked * suitable for massing in beds

*Asters Ageratum * Alyssum, Sweet *Antirrhinum Agrostemma Alonsoa Balsams Begonia Brachycome Browallia ^Calendula *Calliopsis ^Candytuft Carnation, Margaret *Celosia

Centaurea, Annual

Centranthus

*Gaillardia, Annual

Leptosyne

*Portulaca

*Chrysanthemum, An-

Gerbera

Linaria

Ricinus

nual

Globe Amaranth

*Lobelia

Rudbeckia

Clarkia

Godetia

Lupinus

Salpiglossis

Clintonia

Gypsophila

Lychnis Haageana

*Salvia

Collinsia

Helichrysum

^Marigold

Scabiosa

Collomia

Heliotrope

Malope

Schizanthus

Convolvulus minor

Hibiscus africanus

Mignonette

*Stocks

Cosmos

*Hollyhock, Annual

^Nasturtium, Tom

Sunflower

Dahlia

Honesty

Nicotiana [Thumb

Sweet Peas

*Dianthus

Impatiens

(Enothera

Sweet Sultan

Eryngium

Kochia

Perilla

*Verbena

*Eschscholtzia

Lantana

*Petunia

Vinca rosea

Euphorbia

Larkspur

*Phlox Drummondii

Virginian Stocks

Feverfew

Lavatera

Pinks

Wallflowers, Annual

Four o’Clocks

Leptosiphon

*Poppy

*Zinnia

Long Stemmed Flowers from Seed Suitable for Cutting

Aquilegia Asters Calliopsis Carnations Centaurea cyanus

“ Sweet Sultan

Balloon Vine Canary Bird Cobaea

Convolvulus major Cucumis

Chrysanthemum

Coreopsis

Cosmos

Dahlia

Delphinium

Dianthus

Matricaria

Gaillardias

Mignonette

Larkspur, Branching

Poppies

Lavatera

Salpiglossis

Marigold

Scabiosa

Annual Climbing Vines from Seed

Cypress Vine Dolichos Echinocystis Gourds

Japan Hop

Mina lobata

Ipomcea

Momordica

Lophospermum

Moonflower Vine

Maurandya

Morning-Glories

Stevia Sunflower Sweet Peas Sweet Sultan Zinnias

Nasturtiums, Tall Solanum, Seaforthia- Sweet Peas [num

Thunbergia

Hardy Perennial Vines Grown from Seed

Adlumia

I Celastrus

I Galega

I Lathyrus latifolius

I Wistaria

Aristolochia

| Clematis

| Kudzu Vine

1

1

Everlastings for Winter Bouquets

Acroclinium | Globe Amaranth | Helichrysum | Honesty | Ornamental Grasses | Rhodanthe | Xeranthemum

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS FLOWER SEEDS

63

FLOWER SEEDS

PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS FOR CULTURE, TREATMENT, ETC.

Hardy Annuals (HA). — Sow in April or May, according to the latitude, in shallow boxes or pots placed in a warm window, a hotbed, or, if possible, in a greenhouse. A second sowing ought to be made from two to four weeks after for succession, as well as to provide against failure the first time. For sowing seeds in there is nothing better than shallow boxes from 2 to 3 inches deep, and of any convenient size. The most suitable soil for all the smaller kinds is a very fine, rich, sandy loam. That from old hotbeds is excellent, or sods from an old pasture piled up and allowed to rot for two or three years and then mixed with a little old stable manure and sand. After the seeds are up care must be taken to give them plenty of air and moisture, yet not too much water, or they will “damp off.” When the young plants are well out of the seed-leaf they must be transplanted to new boxes. If pots 2 inches or more in diameter can be had, set out from three to a dozen or more of the young seedlings along the edges of the pot, so that as soon as the ground is warm enough they may be easily turned out and planted singly, as by that time they will have made good roots. When pots cannot be had, boxes, tin cans, etc., may be substituted.

A common mistake in sowing flower, as well as other seeds, is covering too deeply. The exception to this is the Sweet Pea which is seldom planted deep enough. As a general rule, cover only to the depth of the thickness of the seeds; or, with medium-sized seeds, like Balsams, Zinnias, etc., half an inch or so is none too much. Such fine seeds as Portulacas need only to be pressed into the soil with a piece of board or the palm of the hand. Always press the earth down firmly after sowing all flower seeds, else there is danger of their drying up before the roots can get firm hold of the soil. Seeds of the hardier Annuals may be sown where they are to grow; but, as a rule, it is preferable to transplant, as the plants are generally stronger and stand the drought better. During very dry weather, and when the seedlings are first set out, they should be watered frequently. Provide some support for all such Annuals as require it.

The weeds should be kept down and the ground loosened often, so that the plants will receive the full benefit of the rains and dews, which they will not if the ground is allowed to become hard and baked.

Seeds of Biennials and some Hardy Annuals may be sown in July and August in the open, and in Sep- tember in boxes and placed in coldframes. They will make strong plants by spring, and flower early. Do not put on the sashes until heavy rains and frosts begin, and then always remove during the day whenever the temperature is above freezing in winter.

Owing to the presence in most soils of weed seeds, it is well to mark where seeds are sown in the open, so that the weeds (which are apt to germinate first) can be destroyed before they crowd out and smother the Flower Seeds as they spring up.

Hardy Biennials (hB) and Hardy Perennials (hP). — These require the same treatment as the Hardy Annuals. In addition to the above, both Hardy Biennials and Perennials may be sown in the open border from July to September. The seeds of many Perennials require several months, some even as long as two years, before they germinate. It is a good plan, at the commencement of frost, to cover the plants lightly with straw, leaves or any dry litter, in order to afford some protection from the extreme severity of the winter. As soon as the frost is out of the ground in the spring, remove the covering and loosen the surface around the plants, which, when large enough, may be transplanted to the flower-garden where they are to remain.

Half-Hardy Annuals (hhA). — These may be sown in shallow boxes, pots or a hotbed, as directed for Hardy Annuals. They may be sown thus at any time after the middle of April, as the hotbed will be suffi- cient protection ; but it is best to cover the glass with a mat or straw at night until danger of frost is past. In the day give all the air possible. After the end of May sow in the border, like Hardy Annuals.

Half-Hardy Biennials (hhB) and Half-Hardy Perennials (hhP) require the same treatment. Though plants and their blooms are greatly forwarded by sowing the seeds early in boxes under cover, it may be stated that nearly all kinds of Hardy and Half-hardy Flower Seeds may be sown in the open border in a warm and sunny spot as soon as the soil has become dry and warm; so that those who have no glass frames or greenhouses need not be without flowers. They can have them, but it will be later.

Tender Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. — The best method to obtain an early bloom of the Tender Annuals (tA) and to insure strength to the plants, is to sow the seeds in boxes or pots in March, placing them in a warm greenhouse or plunging in a moderate hotbed, carefully protecting them from the cold, shading from the midday sun, and watering with a fine rose. The seed should be sown in a very light, sandy compost, and the pots well drained by placing broken pots or bits of sod in the bottom. The finer seeds must not be covered more than an eighth of an inch deep , and the soil pressed down closely over them. Water frequently, particularly if the house or hotbed is very warm. As soon as the plants are out of the seed-leaf, transplant them into shallow boxes or small pots, and when they have acquired sufficient strength transplant into the flower-beds; not, however, before the middle of May.

Greenhouse Seeds (g) should be sown as directed for Tender Annuals, in pans, pots or shallow boxes, and be kept in the house, carefully watched, slightly watered occasionally and sheltered from the hot sun till strong enough to transplant. Most varieties may be sown at any season of the year.

The smaller seeds of Greenhouse Plants are sometimes difficult to make germinate unless great care be taken in the mode of sowing. Hence the supposition arises that the seed itself is not good, whereas the fault is not in the seed, but in the treatment. Fine seeds of this description should be sown in leaf-mold or peat, with some fine sand added to it; press firmly down in the seed-pan or pot, and make perfectly level at the top so that the mold may not afterward sink materially with watering. Sow the seed very thinly and cover very lightly with a little compost or with silver sand. Success is more certain if a pane of glass is placed over the pan or box till the plants have appeared, when it should be removed. As soon as the young plants have two leaves they should be transplanted into similar composts in another pan or box. After transplant- ing they should be kept in a shady part of the greenhouse for a few days and watered very sparingly.

64 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

King Asters (see page 65)

ASTER

One of the very best Annuals for cut-flowers

The Aster will thrive in any soil, from a light sand to a heavy clay. It produces a profusion of bloom, and as a cut-flower it rivals the chrysanthemum in lasting properties and lovely coloring.

Cover seed with yi inch of soil. If the soil is too poor, add some well-rotted stable-manure or pulverized sheep-manure, mixing thoroughly. Do not apply too liberally, or they may cause Aster diseases.

Seed sown in the open ground in May will produce plants that will bloom finely in September and October. When the plants have three or four leaves, transplant, 12 to 18 inches apart each way, into well-prepared beds. Never allow a crust to form, as it prevents the air from entering the soil and allows the moisture to escape rapidly. If watering is necessary, give the plants a good soaking — do not merely sprinkle them.

For July and August flowers, sow in March or April in the coldframe, spent hotbed, or in pots and boxes indoors. Water thoroughly when necessary, and allow surface to become dry before watering again. Trans- plant as directed above. Aster Seeds run from 3,000 to 3,500 in X ounce.

AMERICAN BEAUTY. The Giant Branching

type with large full flowers and incurved petals, borne on stout stems. Most desirable for cut- ting. Pkt.

Lavender 50110 15

Purple 50120 15

September 50130 15

Rose 50140 15

BRANCHING. Forms broad bushes, with large, long-petaled flowers, graceful and feathery in effect; excellent for cut-flowers. 2 ft. Pkt.

Crimson 50145 10

Flesh-pink (Mary Semple) 50147 10

Lavender 50150 10

Pink 50155 10

Purple 50158 10

Rose 50160 10

White 50165 10

Mixed }ioz. 50c., oz. $1.75. .50170 10

Collection of six colors 50180 40

COMET, Giant Branching.

Crimson 50185 15

Dark Blue 50187 15

Light Blue 50189 15

Lavender 50191 15

Purple 50193 15

Rose 50195 15

Shell-Pink 50197 15

White 50199 15

Mixed 3<oz. 50c., oz. $1.75. .50201 10

Collection of eight colors .50202 90

COMET, Giant. Petals wavily reflexed, curled and twisted ; flowers of extraordinary size and beauty. 2 ft. ' Pkt.

Lavender 50272

Light Blue 50275

Crimson 50280

Purple 50282

Rose 50285

White 50295

Mixed yioz. 60c., oz. $2. .50300

Collection of six colors 50310

CREGO, Giant. Superb class with very large flow-

ers and long petals. Comet-flowered; branching habit. 2 ft. Pkt.

Crimson.. 50415 15

Dark Blue 50420 15

Lavender 50425 15

Rose 50430 15

Shell-Pink 50435 15

White. 50440 15

Mixed )4oz. 70c., oz. $2.25. .50445 10

Collection of six colors 50450 60

INVINCIBLE.

Lavender 50520 10

Pink 50525 10

Purple 50530 10

Red 50535 10

White 50540 10

Mixed *4°z- 60c., oz. $1.75. .50545 10

Collection of five colors 50548 40

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS FLOWER SEEDS

65

ASTERS,

KING. Produces showy flowers on long stems. The blooms are very large, with long, narrow petals;

strong grower. Pkt.

Crimson .....50640 15

Lavender 50642 15

Pink 50644 15

Rose 50646 15

Violet 50648 15

White 50650 15

Mixed }ioz. 75c., oz. $2.50. .50652 10

Collection of six colors 50660 60

OSTRICH-PLUME. Splendid class; fine for cut-

ting; rivals the Chrysanthemum in effect. Pkt.

Crimson 50665 15

Dark Blue 50670 15

Light Blue 50673 15

Rose 50675 15

White 50680 15

Mixed yioz. $1, oz. $3.50. .50685 10

Collection of five colors 50695 50

QUEEN OF THE MARKET. The best very early Aster, growing not over 1 foot high; excellent for bouquets. Pkt.

Dark Blue 50725 15

Light Blue 50730 15

Crimson 50735 15

Rose 50740 15

Scarlet 50745 15

White 50755 15

Mixed . >^oz. 50c., oz. $1.75. .50760 10

Collection of six colors 50770 60

TRUFFAUT’S PAONY PERFECTION. Grows stiffly erect and about 18 inches tall. Remark- able for the brilliant colors of its great incurved flowers. Pkt.

Light Blue 50845 15

Dark Blue 50847 15

Crimson 50850 15

Rose 50855 15

Scarlet 50860 15

Snow-White 50865 15

Mixed yioz. 75c., oz. $2.50. .50870 10

Collection of five colors 50875 50

PERENNIAL ASTERS. Hardy Perennials of much beauty in the autumn days. Less showy than the Chrysanthemum, they are more refined in color and form. Easy to cultivate and fine for cutting.

Alpinus (Michaelmas Daisy). Light blue. Pkt.

51142 IO

Novae-Angliae (New England Aster). Mixed.

51144 10

Umbellatus. White 51146 10

All Sorts Mixed. Extra-fine, from a splendid collection; sown early in spring, they will flower the same year 51150 10

continued

Branching Asters (see page 64)

VICTORIA, Tall. Large flowers, recurved petals; a superb class, 2 ft. Pkt.

Dark Blue 50980 15

Light Blue 50985 15

Rose 50995 15

Dark Scarlet 51000 15

White 51005 15

Mixed Y,oz. 75c., oz. $2.50. .51010 10

Collection of four colors 51020 50

IMPROVED AMERICAN VICTORIA (Daybreak Type). Pkt.

Azurea %oz. 80c.. .51030 15

Daybreak. Shell-pink. . . . x/Aoz. 80c.. .51060 15

Pale Lavender yioz. 80c.. .51070 15

Purity. Snow-white Y^oz. 80c. . .51110 15

Rose-Pink Yoz- 80c.. .51120 15

MIXED, QUILLED, oz. 35c., lb. $3.50. .51130 05

SINGLE FLOWERING VARIETIES.

Dark Blue 51132 IO

Lavender 51134 10

Marshal Joffre. New scarlet 51136 10

White .....51138 10

Mixed 51140 10

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J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

SWEET PEAS

Lathyrus odoratus

N. B. — Intending purchasers are strongly advised to order as soon as possible after receipt of catalogue

Through the skill of specialists the Sweet Pea has become much larger and lovelier than before it became so popular. There are flowers of quite distinct shapes, some of which are a great improvement upon the Sweet Pea of the old type. For garden decoration it is now grown in clumps and in separate colors. The plants are more robust, dwarf and branching, and bloom more freely, some varieties showing three or four blooms on a stem.

A deep, rich, moist soil is best suited to Sweet Peas, hence a trench should be dug i feet deep and filled with very best loam mixed with bone meal or well-rotted manure. The vines are usually grown in double rows, with a wire trellis or a row of brush between. For each double row make the drills about 12 inches deep, and 9 to 10 inches apart. Sow plentifully, covering about 2 inches deep, and, by degrees, as the vines grow up, fill the trenches with soil, and thin out to about 2 or 3 inches apart. Spring sowings should be made just as early as the ground can be prepared, white-seeded vari- eties should not be sown until the ground is fairly warm. The earliest flowers are from seed sown in fall, preferably in a dry situation, and 6 to 8 inches deep, giving them level culture. Sweet Peas should not be grown on the same soil year after year. If the location cannot be changed, the soil to a depth and width of a foot or so should be removed and replaced by soil from another part of the garden or grounds. If the soil is in good, rich condition, bone meal is the best fertilizer.

We do not sell less than 1 oz., ^lb. or V^lb. at the prices quoted per oz., Vitt)., ^lb. and lb. respectively. This applies to all Thorburn’s Spencer Sweet Peas, King White types and to the mixtures.

In order to assist our customers in making their selections, we group the different varieties according to color.

Thorburn’s Selected Sweet Peas

Assortment containing i pkt. each of io named grandiflora varieties, Our Selection 52020 $o 45

Assortment containing 1 pkt. each of 12 finest Named Exhibition Varieties of Spencer Sweet

Peas, Our Selection 52030 1 00

Named Large-Flowered (Grandiflora) Sweet Peas

All 5 cents per packet

Countess of Radnor. Lovely, deli- °z-

Xlb.

Captain off the Blues. Standard pur- Oz-

Klb.

cate mauve. . ,

52200 $0

15

O

O

pie; wings bright blue..

52350 $0

15

0

0

Flora Norton.

A pure, bright blue . .

Lord Nelson. A fine,

rich bright

52220

15

40

blue

. . . . . .52410

15

40

Lady Grisel Hamilton. Beautiful,

Navy-Blue. The color is

deep violet-

pale lavender

52260

15

40

blue

52430

15

40

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NAMED LARGE-FLOWERED (GRANDIFLORA) SWEET PEAS, continued

Black Knight. Fine, self-colored, °z-

deep maroon .52480 $o 15

Lovely. Shell-pink, shaded light rose

toward edges 52910 15

Katherine Tracy. A fine, brilliant

pink 53020 15

America. White, striped orange-scar- let 53330 15

Aurora. White, flaked and striped

orange-salmon 53350 15

Emily Henderson. Early white. 53580 15

White Wonder. Double-stemmed;

large, white flowers 53680 15

Hon. IVIrs. E. Kenyon. Deep prim- rose-yellow; grand flower 53770 15

Xlb. $0 40

40

40

40

40

40

40

40

SPENCER SWEET PEAS

These are noted for their unusually large-sized flowers, and for the waved or fluted appearance of the petals. They are also frequently referred to as “Orchid-flowering” Sweet Peas.

1 ounce will plant a row of 20 to 30 feet, and 1 packet a row of 6 to 8 feet

All 10 cents per packet, except where quoted otherwise

BLUE (LIGHT AND DARK SHADES)

Asta Ohn. Lavender, tinted mauve; deli- °z-

cate coloring; very large 53900 $0 50

Captain of the Blues Spencer. A fine

purple 53910 50

Flora Norton Spencer. Bright blue, slightly

tinged with purple 53920 50

Masterpiece. Lavender 53935 50

Royal Purple. Rich, warm, rosy purple; im- mense flowers .53952 50

Tennant Spencer. Beautiful purplish mauve,

self-colored 53960 50

Wedgwood. Lovely, light Wedgwood-

blue 53962 50

CRIMSON AND MAROON

Nubian. Very dark crimson-maroon; large

and waved 54030 50

Othello Spencer. An elegant rich, deep

maroon 54040 50

PINK (LIGHT SHADES)

Countess Spencer. Beautiful, soft rose-

pink. One of the best 54110 50

Mrs. C. W. Bread more. Cream, pink edged; very large flower 54172 50

Mixed Grandiflora Sweet Peas

SALMON AND ORANGE

Ozr.

Barbara. Fine salmon 54310 $0 50

Fiery Cross. Red-orange-cerise; very bril- liant 54326 50

Helen Lewis. A very fine orange-pink;

most showy 54330 50

Mrs. Hardcastle Sykes. Beautiful light salmon-pink; large flower 54350 50

SCARLET

Cardinal. Brilliant intense poppy-scarlet; large waved flowers, borne four to a stem.

The best sunproof scarlet. .Pkt. 15c. . 54363

WHITE

PINK (ROSE-PINK)

Apple Blossom Spencer. Rose standards;

blush-rose wings; large flowers 54220 50

Blanche Ferry Spencer. Carmine-rose,

with white wings 54225 50

Constance Oliver. Buff-pink; large flower.

54228 50

George Herbert. Rich salmon-rose color;

splendid 54240 50

John Ingman. Rose-carmine; large; fluted

flowers 54260 50

Mrs. Cuthbertson. Rose-pink, flushed

white 54275 50

Rosabelle. Fine, deep rose, with white blotch at base 54290 50

America Spencer. White, striped with

crimson-red 543 90 50

Etta Dyke. A white Spencer; of fine form

and substance 54400 50

King White. Pure white; flowers of enormous

size and fine form 54404 50

White Spencer. Pure white; large, beauti- fully waved flower 54420 50

YELLOW SHADES

Bobbie’s Cream. Fine; large; primrose.. . .

54480 5O'

Primrose Spencer. Light primrose-yellow;

finest-formed flowers 54490 50

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J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

New Giant Early-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas

This new race of Sweet Peas is expected eventually to take the place of all other early and late varieties, as they bloom from four to six weeks earlier than the late-blooming Spencers sown at the same time and continue blooming for four months. They are vigorous growers with immense waved flowers borne on long, strong stems in threes and fours, adaptable to our warm summers, and free-flowering. We strongly recommend a trial of these new creations.

All at $1.25 per ounce

Early-Flowering Sweet Peas

SPENCER VARIETIES

These varieties, if sown early in fall indoors, will bloom by Christmas and continue all winter. They may also be sown outdoors in the same way as other sorts for summer flowering. so seeds

Blanche Ferry Spencer. Pink and white. 54640 25

Lavender-Pink Spencer 54710 25

Mrs. Sim. Spencer. Apricot-pink 54730 25

Red Orchid Spencer 54735 25

Choice Mixed Spencer oz. $1 . .54760 25

Sweet Peas in Mixture

Pkt. Oz. Xlb. Klb. Lb.

Trial-Grounds Mixture (Grandiflora) 54790 $0 05 $0 15 $0 50 $0 80 $1 50

THORBURN’S SPECIAL MIXED. Comprising the finest Eckf ord and

newest and best large-flowering (Grandiflora) varieties 54800 05 15 40 70 1 25

Spencer Varieties, Mixed. A very fine assortment of all the best

varieties . 54820 10 30 I 00 175 3 00

Silver Gilt Medal Mixture. A blend of the most beautiful varieties of Spencers, to which was awarded the Silver Gilt Medal of the

National Sweet Pea Society of Great Britain 54870 10 40 1 25 2 25 4 00

Perennial Peas. See Lathyrus.

Early Melody. This is a deeper shade of pinkpk^of than Early Songbird, on white ground. It seeds might be described as rose-pink on white ground; very pleasing; mostly four well-waved blossoms to each stem; free-flowering. .54544 25

Early Morning Star. Deep orange-scarlet or flame-color in standard, with rich orange-pink wings. Keeps its color well and does not burn badly. Flowers are large and waved, borne in

Early Morning Star, continued Pkt. ot

threes and fours abundantly. Under artificial seeds

light its coloring is exquisite 54555 25

Early Snowflake. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved form, resembling the noted White Spencer; a free bloomer, with

good, long stems . .54566 25

Early Song-Bird. Soft blush pink shade; large, fine flowers, borne on long stems in threes and fours. When in full growth it appears as though every stem has four blossoms, and of

great quality 54576 25

Early Spring Maid. The color is light pink on a cream ground. A most lovely variety, with very large, waved flowers. For an early cream-pink, Early Spring Maid is unex- celled ...54587 25

Early Heather Bell. Beautiful shade of rich mauve; flowers borne on long stems and are

of true Spencer form 54588 25

Yarrawa. Rose-color on first opening, chang- ing as it develops to a charming combination of light pink standards and blush wings; of vigorous habit. The flowers are produced on long stiff stems .54590 25

Giant Spencer Sweet Peas

GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES

All 10 cents per packet

Blanche Ferry. Pink and

Oz.

Hlb.

white

53220

$0 35

$1 25

Christmas Pink. . .

54660

35

1 25

Christmas White.

54670

35

1 25

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SELECTED LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS

We have unquestionably the largest assortment of Flower Seeds in America, and our strains are far superior to those commonly sold, often under fancy names and at fictitious prices. We avoid extravagant descriptions, meant only to effect sales.

There are many minute plants from the finer seeds killed by drenching with water while very young. In the first stage of their existence plants require moisture in a minute quantity, often repeated, and not in such large quantities as to saturate the soil in which they are growing.

FLOWER SEEDS DELIVERED FREE BY MAIL ON RECEIPT OF THE STATED PRICE Not less than Vi02* or 1 oz. sold at the prices quoted per y4 oz. or 1 oz. respectively. Price, on application, per ounce or pound for those not quoted.

Explanation of Signs Employed in This List

The Asterisk (*) designates ornamental-leaved plants. This mark (}) prefixed indicates the climbers.

A represents Annual — lasting but one year. S represents Shrubs — plants of bushy habit.

B “ Biennial — lasting two years. g “ greenhouse plants.

P “ Perennial — lasting three or more years. Bu “ bulbous plants.

E “ Evergreen — retains foliage the entire year.

As a large number of Biennials and Perennials, if sown early, flower the first season from seed, this distinguishing mark (f) is affixed to such.

The hardiness is denoted by the following abbreviations, but it should be understood that this is in- tended to apply to the climate of the Middle Atlantic States. Farther north or south, these designations apply only in a comparative way.

The letter h represents hardy — plants for open border; hh represents half-hardy — plants that require to be forwarded in pots or frames; t represents tender — requiring protection.

Customers will find it more convenient to order by number. If ordered from any catalogue other than this (1921) kindly state from which year’s catalogue the numbers are taken. This will facilitate the fill- ing of orders and will insure prompt shipment.

Many of our Flower Seeds are grown in Europe, and some sorts may not be received until later in the season than usual. At the time of going to press we expect to receive all the varieties we quote.

IPIfTf permission is given us to substitute, we shall use our best judgment in sending equally good sorts for those originally ordered, or a memorandum will be kept of any items not sent and the seeds will be forwarded as soon as they arrive.

ABRONIA umbel lata grandiflora (Sand Ver- Pkt. bena). Handsome, trailing plants, these hardy annuals with lilac-rose-colored flow- ers, are especially adapted for vases and rock-gardens, doing best in light, sandy soil.

Sow in the open ground in May 55020 10

ABRUS precatorius (Prayer Bean). This attractive; climbing, greenhouse perennial needs a strong heat for best results.

Blossoms light purple 55030 05

ABUTILON, Mixed Hybrids (Chinese Bell- flower; Flowering Maple). Greenhouse shrub of easy culture; continuous bloomer; bell-shaped flowers; desirable for house or

garden. Grows 3 to 4 feet high 55050 25

ACACIA (Tassel Tree). Beautiful greenhouse shrubs; elegant foliage, graceful branches, and fine racemes of richly scented, yellow flowers. Soak the seeds in hot water before sowing, then plant in sandy peat at 55 to 60 degrees Pkt.

Baileyana. 6 to 10 ft 55090 10

cultriformis. 6 ft 55110 10

dealbata. 4 ft 55130 10

decurrens. 6 ft 55150 10

melanoxylon. 8 ft 55210 10

floribunda. 6 ft 55230 10

Fine Mixed 55290 05

ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breech). Hardy perennial plants, flourishing in almost any soil or situation. Much prized for decorative purposes. Pkt.

mollis. White. 3 ft 55320 10

ACHILLEA Ptarmica, Double, ‘‘The Pearl.”

Free-blooming, hardy perennial. The pure white flowers are borne in clusters on long stems. Fine for florists for cut-flowers. Succeeds well in any common garden soil; blooms all summer and fall. 1 % ft. .55340 25

ACONITUM. Hardy perennial plant, with showy panicles of helmet-shaped flowers; does well in

shady places or under trees. 4 ft. Pkt.

Fischeri. Bright blue 55370 10

Sycoctonum. Soft pink 55375 10

Napellus (Monkshood). Blue 55380 10

ACROCLINIUM. Showy, half-hardy annuals for the summer garden, with Everlasting flowers, which are much used for winter decorations. Flower-heads, to be preserved, should be gath- ered when young. 1 ft. Pkt.

Rose

55430

album. White

55450

Mixed

55470

Double Rose

55490

Double White

55510

Double Mixed

55530

tADLUMIA cirrhosa (Mountain Fringe; Alle- gheny Vine). An interesting hardy peren- nial climbing vine, with beautiful dark rose flowers and delicate foliage. 15 ft. . . .55580 10

ADONIS. Both annuals and perennials, with their bright flowers are great favorites in the flower- garden. All succeed well in any common soil, autumnalis (Flos Adonis). hA. Crimson; Pkt.

fall-blooming. 1 ft 55600 10

aestivalis. hA. Scarlet. ft 55620 5

vernalis (Ox-Eye). hP. Bright yellow; spring

blooming. 1 ft 55640 5

AGAPANTHUS umbellatus (African Lily). Showy greenhouse plants, producing large clusters of bright blue flowers. Nearly hardy, and will thrive anywhere, in pots or tubs on the lawn, piazza, or in the green- house. In bloom during summer and autumn. 3 ft 55660 10

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Ageratum

AGATH/EA ccelestis (Blue Daisy). A tender Pkt. perennial, with beautiful blue flowers; fine pot-plant for winter-blooming in conserva- tory. i ft 55680 25

AGERATUM. For strengthening the garden’s color- forces in blue, no annual is so good as the Ageratum. Though ordinarily used in bedding and borders, in contrast with such plants as geraniums, perillas, etc., the rose, white and blue sorts are exceedingly attractive when mingled with alyssum, candytuft, etc. They grow well almost anywhere and bloom the whole season. The dwarf blue sorts make fine borders. Sow under glass early in the season or, later, outdoors in a mellow seed-bed. Seeds sown in August will produce good plants for winter flowering.

Lasseauxii. Clusters of handsome rose-col- Pkt.

ored flowers, i ft 55720 io

mexicanum. hA. Blue. Parent of the

annuals below. ft 55730 5

album. White. 1 ft 55735 5

Blue Perfection. Fine dwarf variety, with

large flowers. Splendid. 9 in 55740 10

Imperial Dwarf Blue. Excellent for edgings.

9 in 55770 10

Imperial Dwarf White. Excellent for edg- ings. 9 in 55780 10

Little Dorrit. Azure-blue. Plants 6 in. high,

1 ft. wide 55790 10

Little Blue Star. Bright blue flowers, fine

for carpet bedding. 5 in 55810 25

Swanley Blue. A fine, large-flowered sort.

1 ft 55820 10

Fine Mixed 55840 5

AGROSTEM M A. All of easiest cultivation, bloom- ing during summer and autumn. “The Rose of Heaven” is very free-flowering and fine for cut- flowers. The “Rose Campion” is excellent for naturalizing in dry situations.

Cceli-rosa (Rose of Heaven). hA. Rose. Pkt.

1# ft 55860 5

Coeli-rosa alba 55870 5

ACROSTEMMA, continued

fcoronaria (Rose Campion). hP. Pkt.

Rose. 2 ft 55880 5

f “ Dark Blood-Red. hP. 2 ft.55890 10

f “ White. hP. 2 ft 55900 5

f “ Mixed. hP. 2 ft 55910 5

fFlos-Jovis (Flower of Jove). hP. Rose.

1 ft 55920 5

ALONSOA (Mask Flower). Bright, little, free- flowering annuals of fine habit; require some protection in cold weather. Bloom continuously all through the season. 1^2 to 2 ft. Pkt.

linifolia. Scarlet 55970 5

Warscewiczii. Scarlet 55980 5

ALSTRCEMERI A (Peruvian Lily). Lily-like, hardy perennial. Blooms all summer. 3 ft. Pkt.

pulchella. Brilliant yellow, with red streaks.

56020 10

ALTHAEA rosea. See Hollyhock.

ALYSSUM. Most popular, free-blooming annuals; suitable for borders, baskets, pots, rockwork, and for cutting. In the garden sow thickly so as to form masses, early in spring or even the previous autumn. For winter bloom sow late in August, and thin the seedlings to about a dozen for a good-sized basket. Cut back after the first flowers fade and others will come. Pkt. maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). h A. Fragrant white flowers, in clusters, all summer. 1 ft.

oz. 50c. . . 56050 5

compactum lilacinum (Lilac Queen). 56055 10

“ Little Gem. Grows erect. 6 in.

yi oz. 20c., oz. 75c.. .56060 10

procumbens, White Carpet. Of trailing

habit, forming a dense mass

J^oz. 30c., oz. $1 . .56070 10

Thorburn’s Bouquet. Very dwarf and com- pact; for pots and borders. 3 in

J^oz. 30c. . . 56080 1 3

saxatile compactum (Gold Dust). hP. Single plants cover a square foot in a year and produce hundreds of yellow flower- heads; grayish foliage. 1 ft 56090 5

Alyssum maritimum

CUSTOMERS WILL FIND IT MORE CONVENIENT TO ORDER BY NUMBER PRECEDING PRICE

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71

*AM ARANTHUS. Strong-growing, highly orna- mental tender annuals. The Tricolor varieties are very valuable for bedding, having elegant, ornamental foliage, variegated crimson, yellow and green ; also well adapted for growing in pots. Of easy culture, doing best in rich loam soil. For best results sow in hotbed in April and plant out the end of May. Please note that seed saved from the finest sorts frequently produces in- ferior plants. Pkt.

bicolor ruber. Red. 2 ft 56150 5

*cruentus (Prince’s Feather). Dark red.

3 ft 56160 5

*caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Dark red.

3 ft oz. 30c. . . 56170 5

*co!eifolius superbus. Dark red. 3 ft. .56180 5

*melancholicus ruber. Red. 2fi ft. ..56200 5

*salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Purple. 2^ ft.

56210 10

tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Variegated. 2}i ft.

oz. $1 . . .56220 5

*Fine Mixed oz. 60c.. .56250 5

AMETHYST. See Browallia.

AMMOBIUM alatum grandifiorum. White.

Half-hardy perennial Everlastings of easi- est culture; bloom all summer. 2 ft 56280 5

ANAGALLIS grandiflora, Mixed (Pimper- nelle). Half-hardy annuals of easy culture; fine for borders or rockwork; continuously in bloom. 6 in 56300 5

ANCHUSA. Both the annuals and perennials of this attractive plant succeed well in the garden bor- der. Fine for cut-flowers and bouquets. Pkt. capensis (Cape Forget-Me-Not). hhA.

Azure-blue. 1 ft 56330 10

italica, Dropmore variety. hP. Blue. 3 ft.

56340 10

ANEMONE (Windflower). Free-flowering, hardy perennials, producing large cup-shaped flowers. Invaluable for cutting; require rich, deep soil. 1 to 2 ft. Pkt.

coronaria (St. Brigid Poppy - flowered).

Mixed 56360 10

Caen, Mixed 56370 10

japonica rosea. Rose 56380 25

“ alba. White 56390 25

sylvestris. White 56395 15

ANTHEMIS. Produces daisy-like, golden yellow flowers all summer; fine for cutting. Pkt.

Kelwayi tinctoria. hP. Fine, large flowers on good stems. 2 ft 56460 10

ANTIGONON leptopus. Greenhouse peren- nial climber with pink flowers 56470 5

ANTIRRHINUM. See Snapdragon.

AQUILECIA (Columbine). Few hardy peren- nials are so easily grown from seed, and will give such unalloyed satisfaction. A most desirable border plant. It forms large clumps, blooms early, long and abundantly, is useful for cutting and elegant in habit. Sow seed in the open ground in spring, preferably where the plants are to grow, and thin to about a foot apart. Sow in the fall for flowering the following sea- son. They thrive well under ordinary garden culture, but such rare sorts as A. carulea and A. chrysantha do best in partially shaded, well- drained nooks.

californica hybrida. Orange-red and yel- Pkt

low; splendid. 2 ft 56500 25

canadensis. Scarlet and yellow; for shade.

I# ft 56510 10

AQUILECIA, continued

chrysantha. Golden yellow; flowers large, Pkt.

long spurred. 3 ft 56520 25

caerulea (Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine).

One of the most beautiful of our native flowers. Sepals blue, petals white. 3 ft. . .

56530 15

glandulosa vera. One of the handsomest hardy perennials; stems 2 feet high, with sometimes 50 to 80 blossoms 3 inches in diameter, of the deepest blue, with white

corolla; a splendid flower 56560 50

Long-spurred Hybrids, Mrs. Scott Elliot’s Strain. Magnificent hybrids in the greatest variety of colors and shades. One of the

finest strains. 2 ft 56580 25

Long-spurred Hybrids, Extra Choice

Mixed 56585 25

Skinneri (Mexican Columbine). Very hand- some and distinct; spurs and sepals long;

crimson and green. 3 ft 56590 25

vulgaris, Double Mixed. Best colors . 56620 5

“ Single Mixed. Many good sorts . .

56630 5

ARAB IS. An early-flowering, hardy perennial especially suited for edgings and rockwork, be- coming a sheet of white bloom in early spring. Grows about 6 inches in height and adapts itself to almost any situation; of easiest culture. Pkt. alpina (Rock Cress). White. 9 in. .. .56660 10

ARCTOTIS grandis. White and lilac. The large, daisy-like blooms of this fine hardy an- nual are excellent for cutting. 2 ft. . . . 56680 10

ARGEMONE. Easily grown, showy, hardy an- nuals, with poppy-like flowers; blooms through the summer and autumn. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

grandiflora. White 56720 5

“ lutea. Yellow 56730 5

Aquilegia, Long-spurred

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Camellia-flowered Balsam

tARISTOLOCHIA elegans. gP. < Purple and Pkt. white. Beautiful, strong-growing climbers for both greenhouse and open ground ; grow

finely all summer. 20 ft 56750 25

Sipho (hP). The “Dutchman’s Pipe” Vine.

30 ft 56760 25

ASCLEPIAS. Showy plants, including both green- house and hardy perennials, growing 2 to 3 feet in height and blooming throughout the summer. Curassavica (Swallow- wort). gP. Orange; Pkt.

free bloomer 56810 10

tuberosa. hP. Orange 56840 10

ASPARAGUS. Beautiful, fern-like foliage; fine for bouquets; an excellent house plant; white flow- ers. 4 to 6 ft. Pkt.

plumosus nanus. gP. The dwarf variety so

largely used by florists 56860 25

Sprengeri. gP. Fine for basketwork and for

use with cut-flowers 56890 10

ASPERULA. Sweet-scented, pretty plants for borders or rockwork; succeed finely in shady places; continuously in bloom. 1 ft. Pkt.

azurea setosa. hhA. Light blue 56920 5

odorata (Sweet Woodruff ; Waldmeister) . hP.

White 56930 10

ASTERS. See pages 64 and 65.

AUBRIETI A. hP. Trailers for beds, rockwork, or herbaceous borders ; resemble alyssum. Pkt.

deltoidea. Lilac; very pretty 56960 25

Leichtlinii. Rosy carmine; fine 56990 25

AURICULA ( Primula auricula). hP. Finest Mixed. Beautiful shades of color. These early spring-blooming garden Primroses

are great favorites. 6 in 57020 25

BACHELOR’S BUTTON. See Centaurea and Gomphrena.

BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A pretty and fast - growing, half - hardy annual climber, with white blossoms. 10 ft. oz.

60c 57080 5

BALSAM (Lady’s-Slipper). These favorite half- hardy annuals are of the easiest culture, but love hot sun, rich soil, and plenty of water. The young plants are quick, sure growers, and, from seed sown in the open ground in May, soon form handsome bushes thickly massed with large, rose-like flowers. Transplanting two or three times has a tendency to dwarf the plants into better shape and to make the flowers more double. Balsams are not often given room for perfect development; they will easily cover 12 to 18 inches of space each way. For the finest flowers choice seed is more than usually essential. We offer only the finest

double sorts. 1F2 ft.

Pkt.

Double Bright Scarlet. .

57100

10

“ Rose

57150

10

“ Yellow

57155

10

“ White ...

. 57160

10

Finest Double, Mixed.

A splendid assort-

ment oz. 60c... 57165 10

Camellia-flowered. Flowers of extra size, double, and full centered, with reflexed petals. The plant grows rapidly to a good height and is extremely floriferous.

Camellia-flowered, Crimson 57167 10

“ “ White 57170 10

“ “ Lilac ..57172 10

“ “ Light Pink. ... .57174 10

“ Mixed. Best colors.

Oz. 75c. . .57190 10

BALSAM APPLE and PEAR. See Momor-

dica.

GAPTISI A australis (False Indigo). Light blue. Very beautiful, strong-growing and ornamental, hardy, perennial border plant

for summer blooming. 3 ft 57280 5

BARTONIA a urea. Golden yellow. Beautiful hardy annuals that bloom all season; very

fragrant in the evening. 3 ft 57300 5

BEGONIA. gP. Begonias are invaluable for grow- ing in beds and borders; also for pot culture, being perfect in habit, with very handsome foli- age. Average height about 1 foot. The tuber- ous-rooted varieties produce gorgeous effects in the garden and are one of our best summer- blooming plants. The seeds of all varieties should be started early. Pkt.

Single, Tuberous-Rooted, Mixed. . .57420 25

Double Tuberous-Rooted, Mixed. ..57430 50

gracilis luminosa. Dark scarlet; reddish brown foliage; winter-flowering; fine for

pots .57460 25

*Rex. Ornamental-leaved varieties in mix- ture 57480 25

semperflorens rosea, Fibrous - Rooted.

Rose-colored flowers; fine

for edging 57500 25

“ alba. White flowers, borne

in profusion 57510 25

“ Vernon. Red ; for borders. . .

57540 25

“ Mixed 57570 25

BELLIS perennis. See Daisy.

BENINCASA cerifera. tA. A black, wax-like

gourd with yellow flowers. 6 ft 57610 10

BIDENS atrosanguinea. hA. Showy, like the calliopsis; easily grown; flowers dark

red. 2 ft 57630 10

BLUE BOTTLE. See Centaurea Cyanus. *BOCCONIA japonica. A very ornamental, hardy perennial; fine in large beds; flowers white. 6 ft 57650 10

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Calendula officinalis

BRACHYCOME. The well-known “Swan-River Daisy” is a beautiful, little, half-hardy annual; blooms all summer; fine for edgings and borders.

Should be started in hotbed. 1 ft.

iberidifolia. Blue

.57710

Pkt.

IO

alba. White

.57720

IO

rosea. Rose

.57730

IO

Mixed

. 57740

IO

BROWALLIA (Amethyst). Half-hardy, profuse- blooming annual, highly prized for summer bed- ding or as greenhouse plants. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. Pkt.

elata Mixed 57800 io

speciosa major. Very large blue flowers. . .

57820 25

grandiflora. Large-flowered, white . .57825 25

CALCEOLARIA, continued

seed. The watering should be done carefully; an atomizer or brush is best. To retain the mois- ture the box may be covered with a pane of glass, which must be removed as soon as plants appear. Soil should be light and rich. Pkt. hybrida. Large-flowered; self-colored. 2 ft.

57990 25

“ Large-flowered; tigered or spotted.

2 ft 58000 25

Large-flowered; dwarf; tigered.

1 ft ..58010 25

rugosa, Mixed. Finest shrubby varieties for bedding; bear a profusion of beautiful

flowers of various colors. 1 ft 58060 25

scabiosaefolia (califfornica). hA. Yellow; for bedding. 1 ft 58100 10

CALENDULA. Hardy annuals about 1 foot high. Sow in the open early in spring and the plants will bloom early in summer. The striking orange, red, and yellow blooms are very effec- tive and attractive, growing on stout, long stems. Excellent for cutting, and produced in great profusion until late in autumn. Pkt.

Officinalis fl. - pi. grandiflora (Orange King). Double; large-flow- ered; deep orange 58160 5

“ fl.-pl. grandiflora sulphurea.

Double; light yellow; large -

flowered 58170 5

“ Sulphur Crown 58175 5

“ Nankeen. A rich, soft shade of

nankeen-yellow; large. .. 58180 5

“ Meteor. Creamy center, edged

with orange; fine for cutting. . .

oz. 40c. ..58190 5

“ Prince off Orange. Glittering

orange and yellow. One of the

best oz. 50c. ..58200 5

“ ranunculoides (Garden Mari-

gold). Orange; double flowers.

58210 5

pluvialis (Cape Marigold). White or ivory.

58220 5

Pongei fl.-pl. Handsome, double, white

flowers 58230 5

Mixed oz. 40c. .. 58240 5

See, also, Marigold.

CACALRA (Tassel Flower). Very pretty and most easily grown hardy annual, with tassel-shaped flowers. ft. Pkt.

cocci nea. Scarlet 57880 5

lutea. Orange 57890 5

CACTUS. hhP. Mixed Varieties. Seeds of these interesting plants should be started in the greenhouse in moist sand 57900 25

iCALAMPELIS scabra (fhP). Fine climber

for trellises; flowers orange-scarlet. 10 ft. . .

57920 10

CALANDRINIA. Brightly colored, little hardy annuals, fine for edgings; continuously in bloom, and do well in sunny situations. 6 in. Pkt.

speciosa. Purple 57950 5

umbellata. Violet 57960 10

CALCEOLARIA. The seeds are very small, and should be sown in the greenhouse on the surface of shallow boxes filled with a light, sandy soil, which has been sifted. Sow moderately thick in rows on the surface and cover very lightly with sifted sphagnum moss, cocoanut waste, or very light soil. Press the soil firmly on the

CALLIOPSIS. This hardy annual is another of the

great forces in yellow, strengthen - edwith rich red-ma- roons and browns.

Sow in open ground i n spring, and, in thinning or trans- planting, give the plants plenty of room to spread. Their tall, slender habit makes neat staking and tying necessary. Fine for cutting. Pkt.

bicolor (tinctoria). Yellow-brown. 2 ft 58290 5

Calliopsis

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CALLIOPSIS, continued Pkt.

bicolor Crimson King 58295 5

“ marmorata. Maroon and gold.

1# ft 58310 5

“ nana radiata (Ray of Gold). Golden

yellow flowers. 6 to 8 in. .. .58320 10

coronata. Yellow; very fine. ft. .58340 5

Drummondii (Golden Wave). Golden

brown. 1 ft . . oz. 50c. . . 58350 5

Mixed Annual Sorts oz. 40c.. .58370 5

COREOPSIS (Perennial Calliopsis). One of our finest hardy perennials; bloom practically all summer; fine for borders and groups. Pkt.

grandiflora. Large flowers of rich yellow.

2 ft 58400 10

lanceolata grandiflora. Large, golden yel- low flowers; fine for cutting 58410 10

CAMELLIA japonica. See Tree Seeds.

Campanula Medium

CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells). Popular and beautiful are Campanulas. Although the Canterbury Bells are biennials, they may also be treated as annuals, and will flower the first year from seed, if sown early in the spring. For effect in the border, plant them in clumps of separate colors, and they are beautiful when massed. The perennial varieties, treated as perennials, will flower most profusely by mid- summer. The tall and stately growing kinds will be found of great value for the border, while the dwarf sorts make charming rock and edging plants. All the varieties like a rich, sandy soil with good drainage. Pkt.

carpatica. hP. Deep blue; for rockeries, beds

and edgings. 6 in 58530 10

alba. Flowers white. 6 in. ..58540 10

Medium, Single Blue (Canterbury Bells).

hB. Blooms first year if sown

early. 2 ft 58560 5

“ Single White. Pretty for con- trasts 58570 5

“ Single Rose 58580 to

CAMPANULA, continued Pkt.

Medium, Single Mixed 58600 5

Double Blue. Rich, heavy, curi- ous flowers through summer

and fall 58610 10

Double White. Waxy appear- ance 58620 10

Double Rose 58630 15

Double Mixed 58640 10

calycanthema (Cup - and - Sau- cer). hB. Blue; symmetrical; often has 35 to 40 flowers open at same time on a single plant; for pots or borders. 2 ft.. 58650 10

calycanthema alba. A white- flowered variety of the above. . .

..58660 15

calycanthema rosea. Rose. A very fine sort 58670 15

calycanthema, Mixed. Shades

of blue and white 58680 10

Prize Mixture of all colors, Single and Double and Calycanthemas;

an unequaled strain 58700 15

persicifolia grandiflora, Blue. hP. Superb large flowers and long, narrow, peach-like foliage. For finest effect plant the blue and white varieties together. 2 to 4 ft.

June and July 58770 25

grandiflora alba. A white - flowered variety of the above, growing to the same height . .

58780 25

grandiflora, Fine Mixed.58790 25 pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). hhP.

Spikes 3 to 4 feet tall, erect, pyramidal ; large blue flowers ; blooms in late summerand

autumn 58800 10

“ alba. White 58810 10

“ Mixed 58815 10

See, also, Platycodon, page 97. CANARY-BIRD FLOWER ( Tropaolum ca- nariense ). Also known as Canary Creeper. Fine, half-hardy annual; yellow flowers.

10 ft 58860 10

CANDYTUFT (Iberis). The Candytufts are

among our best hardy annuals for edgings, bed- ding, massing or rockeries, and for cutting. Several of the varieties are fragrant, and all are profuse in bloom. Sow outdoors in April, and thin well when the plants grow about an inch. Sow again in a month, and late in July for fall flowers. Give rich soil and water freely. Pkt. affinis. Neat and pretty bedder. 6 in. 58870 5

amara. White. 1 ft oz. 30c. . 58875 5

coronaria (Rocket Candytuft). Of cande- labra form; flowers in upright

spikes oz. 50c. . . 58880 5

Empress. White. 1 ft

J^oz. 20c., oz. 60c.. .58885 5

Giant Hyacinth - flowered.

White flowers borne in large

trusses 58890 5

Little Prince. Very large heads of pure white flowers; fine for borders and pots. 6 in. . . 58895 5

odorata. Small, white, fragrant 58900 5

umbellata. Purple. 1 ft 58905 5

carminea. Carmine. 1 ft. 58910 10

“ carnea. Flesh colored, ift....

58915 5

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CANDYTUFT, continued Pkt.

umbellata Dunnettii. Dark crimson.

I ft 58920 5

“ lilacina. Lilac, i ft 58925 5

“ Tom Thumb. White. .. 58932 5

“ Dwarf Hybrids. Mixed colors.

6 in 58935 10

“ Mixed 58938 5

Mixed Annual Sorts oz. 60c.. .58940 5

PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. Hardy evergreen plants, making a magnificent showing the second year from seed. They bloom very early, cushioning rock ledges, borders, etc., with banks of bloom. Sow outdoors in spring or fall in any sunny place. Pkt.

sempervirens. White flowers remain fresh nearly a month. 1 ft 58990 15

*CANNA (Indian Shot). hhP. Beautiful, orna- mental foliage and large, brilliant flowers. Much employed in subtropical gardening, groups on lawns and mixed flower-beds. Soak

the seed before planting. 4 ft. Pkt.

indica, Fine Mixed 59035 5

^Finest Mixed, Crozy’s Hybrids 59050 5

CANNABIS gigantea (Giant Hemp). hhA. A

fine foliage plant for borders. 8 ft. . . . 59070 5

CANTERBURY BELLS. See Campanula.

CARNATION ( Dianthus Caryophyllus ). The splendid Carnation of the florist is a very inter- esting plant to grow from seed, and it is not over-exacting. Sown under glass in early spring, or later in the open ground, the plants will flower finely the second summer. For largest, richest flowers we recommend culture in pots of rich soil. With many they are also garden favorites, and, grown in this way, flowers of good quality may be enjoyed all summer if given plenty of water, good soil, and a mulch about their roots. With the tall varieties, staking and tying are necessary. Young plants are per- fectly hardy outdoors, but when two or three years old they are injured by winter cold, so that sowings should be made every year. The more expensive sorts produce the finest flowers. The prices we quote, although seemingly high, are most reasonable for strains such as we offer.

MARGARET CARNATIONS are an extra-vig- orous race, especially adapted for outdoor cul- ture. They are very neat in habit, and remark- able for their rich profusion of flowers, produced five months from sowing. Satisfactorily grown as annuals from seed every spring. Pkt.

Double White. Large, perfect flowers.

i^ft 59120 10

Double Yellow. A clear, soft shade.

ft 59130 25

Double Mixed. to 2 ft

Xoz. $1. .59140 10

Giant Margaret. Malmaison Strain. Extra large and perfect, flowering in a rich variety of colors; 80 per cent of the flowers generally come double. A splendid sort for cutting. 1 ft 59145 25

PERPETUAL CARNATIONS. This race has large, elegantly formed flowers, continually abloom, upon closely branched symmetrical plants, often called, from their neat habit, Tree Carnations.

Chabaud Perpetual Double. Mixed — Pkt. Yellow, Red, White, etc. Blooms in six months. 1 pi ft 59160 25

CARNATION, continued Pkt.

Marie Chabaud. Pure canary-yellow; the most beautiful and most fragrant yellow.

59170 50

Jeanne Dionis. Enormous flowers of the purest white and most perfect form.59190 75

Chabaud Yellow 59230 25

Giant Perpetual, Fine Mixed. Enormous flowers; perfectly double; splendid colors.

59240 50

BORDER CARNATIONS, etc. We invite atten- tion to the splendid varieties below. Pkt.

Red Grenadine, Double. Brilliant scarlet.

2 ft 59270 25

Early Dwarf Vienna, Double Mixed.

Fine for garden culture and for cutting.

1 ft 59290 15

Double Mixed 59370 10

CASSIA artemisioides (Senna). gP. A very pretty shrub, with finely cut, silvery foli- age and yellow flowers; sweet-scented; will

stand drought very well. 4 ft ..59450 15

CASTOR-OIL PLANT. See Ricinus. CATCHFLY. See Silene.

CELOSIA (Cockscomb).

CRIST AT A. An annual of easy culture. They are most effective in the border. Transplanting into a rich soil about the time the combs begin to form makes the flower-heads much larger, and they last from midsummer until frost. Pkt. Glasgow Prize. Dark leaves and crimson combs; fine for solid beds and

for edgings. 1 ft 59520 10

Dwarf Bright Red. A miniature plant, with enormous combs of intense

bright red 59530 1 o

“ Crimson 59540 10

Dark Yellow. Yellow combs.. .

59550 10

Mixed. Extra-large combs in all the preceding colors . . . .59570 10

Tall Crimson 59572 10

“ Mixed. Very fine 59575 10

Margaret Carnations

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CELOSIA, continued

PLUMOSA (Plumed or Ostrich-feather). Beau- tiful annual foliage plants, blooming in late summer and autumn, and producing large, showy plumes, curled and curved, much re- sembling ostrich feathers. For beds and bor-

ders. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

Ostrich-Feather, Crimson 59590 io

Finest Mixed . .59605 io Orange 59600 io

Pride of Castle Gould. Compact, feathery plumes. In shades of blood- reds, carmines, yellow and orange . 59620 25

Thompsons! magnifica. Feath- ered; red; superb. .59635 15

magnifica, Yellow . 59638 15

magnifica, Mixed. Superb assortment of the plumed

varieties 59640 15

Pompon (Chinese Woolflower). Brilliant

scarlet; quite distinct 59680 10

Yellow. Golden yellow 59685 10

CENTAUREA. The popular Cornflower, Cen- taur ea Cyanus , is also known as Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, and sometimes as Bachelor’s Button. Bright-flowered plants of the hardiest nature and simplest culture, among the most attractive and graceful of all the old-fashioned flowers. The perennial sorts increase rapidly and bloom profusely.

PERENNIAL FLOWERING. A dry, sandy soil of moderate fertility seems to suit them best, keeping up a profusion of bloom all summer, montana, Blue. Large-flowered perennial Pkt.

Cornflower 59725 10

“ alba. White 59730 20

PERENNIAL, SILVER-LEAVED. These are used for borders or edgings, and thrive any- where. Flowers white, leaves grayish; half hardy. 1 ft. Pkt.

candidissima. Silvery white leaves . 59740 10

gymnocarpa. Silvery white, small leaves.

59760 10

HARDY ANNUALS. Flower finest in full sun and thin soil. Sow in open ground in spring. 1 Yz to 2 ft.

CENTAUREA, continued

americana. Large, lilac-purple flowers; Pkt.

bushy plants; very fine;

constant and profuse

bloomer 59780 10

alba. Pure white 59785 15

imperialis (Giant). A hardy annual of great beauty. The fluffy flow- ers, borne on long, stiff stems — yellow, purple, lilac, rose and white in color — are very beautiful. They are splendid for cutting, and the cut blooms, if placed in water, are very lasting.

White. Very large-flowered, hardy, and floriferous . 59790 10

Purple. Beautiful, velvety

purple 59798 10

Lilac. Very large-flowered; hardy; the same as the white,

except in color 59810 10

Rose. Charming, glowing rose.

59818 10

Yellow. Bright yellow flowers; very fine for use as cut-flow-

ers 59830 10

Mixed. Very large-flowered ; hardy 59840 10

odorata Margaritae. Pure white; 2]/^ inches across; laciniated and scented; forms stocky, well- budded little bushes.

ft 59880 10

moschata atropurpurea (Purple Sweet Sultan). Large flow- ers on long stems. . . .59900 10

atropurpurea alba (White

Sweet Sultan) 59910 10

atropurpurea, Mixed. (Mixed Sweet Saltan). 59930 10

suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan).

Fine 59950 10

Centaurea imperialis

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CENTAUREA, continued

Cyarius (Cornflower). Blue; delightful, old- Pkt. fashioned flowers, blooming pro- fusely all summer; borne on long, stiff stems, and fine for cutting.

i to 2 ft 59970 5

“ Emperor William. Blue; one of

the finest of all Cornflowers, and

much used for cutting

X'oz. 30c. . .59980 5

“ Double Blue 59985 15

“ Rose. Distinct shade; flowers borne

on long stems; good for cutting. .

60010 5

“ Victoria, Dwarf Compact. For

pots and edgings; azure blue; 9 in.

60020 10

“ Pure White. Very fine 60030 5

“ Mixed oz. 75c. . .60040 5

“ Double Mixed

J^oz. 25c., oz. 80c.. .60050 5

“ Mixed Dwarf Hybrids

J^oz. 30c., oz. $1 . .60060 10

Collection of five varieties Centaur ea imperialis . . 60065 40

CENTRANTHUS. Very pretty, free-flowering annuals, suitable for rockeries, vases, and the garden border. 1 ft. Pkt.

macrosiphon. Red 60120 5

“ Mixed. ....60150 5

CERASTIUM (Snow -in-Summer). Pretty, silver- leaved, trailing, hardy perennials; fine edging plants, also for rockeries. 6 in. Pkt.

tomentosum. White 60190 25

CHELONE. Beautiful, decorative, hardy peren- nials. Should be in every garden. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

barbata. Red 60290 10

coccinea. Scarlet 60300 10

hybrida. Mixed 60310 IO

CHRISTMAS ROSE. See Helleborus.

CHRYSANTHEMUM. Do not confound these annuals with the winter-flowering sorts of the florists. They bloom profusely from early summer until frost, and, when grown in large beds or masses, their bright colors make a splen- did show. The plants can be brought into bloom early by sowing the seeds in frames or window- boxes, and afterwards transplanting to the garden; or seed may be sown where the plants are to flower, if the seedlings are thinned to 8 to 10 inches apart. Pinching back in early growth makes the plants bushy and shapely. Average

height, 1 to i)4 ft. Pkt.

coronarium, Double sulphureum. Pale

yellow 60370 5

Double Yellow. Golden yel- low; splendid 60390 5

“ Double White 60410 5

Double Mixed. Yellow, white,

etc oz. 50c. ..60430 5

tricolor. The tricolor sorts have beautiful rings and eyes of various colors, and are distinctively handsome, with long stems. Pkt.

Burridgeanum. Crimson-ma- roon, with white edge and inner circle ; brilliant and showy . 60450 5

Eclipse. Yellow, with velvety

brown band 60460 10

Golden Feather. Foliage rich yel- low; flowers bright red and white on long stems ...60470 10

Centaurea Cyanus

CHRYSANTHEMUM, continued Pkt.

tricolor. Scarlet. Dark and rich .... 60490 10

“ Yellow 60500 5

White 60510 5

Single Mixed. All colors

yioz. 20c., oz. 60c. . .60520 5

Double Golden (Dunnettii). . . .

60530 10

Double White (Dunnettii). 60540 10

Double hybridum, Mixed (Dun- nettii)

;kfoz. 40c., oz. $1.25. .60550 10

Double Mixed

F4OZ. 40c., oz. $1.25. .60580 10

frutescens (Paris Daisy; Marguerite). gP. Beautiful for cutting and pot culture; long- stemmed, single, white flowers, with golden

centers. A florist’s favorite 60610 10

inodorum, Double. Pretty, white flowers, carried on long, stiff stems; fine for cutting.

1 ft 60620 10

Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy). hP. Extra- large; pure white petals and brilliant, golden yellow center. 2 to 2^ ft. . . .60630 10

Leucanthemum secundum (June Mar- guerite). Flowering in succession to the

Shasta Daisy 60635 15

segetum. Morning Star. Large, yellow

flowers ; for cutting 60650 5

Helios, Evening Star. Fine for cutting; pure golden yellow flowers of gigantic size, borne on

long stems 60660 5

Collection of five varieties Chrysanthemum tricolor 60690 40

PERENNIAL VARIETIES. This section includes the large-flowered sorts, and the pretty, hardy Pompons that make bright masses of color in our gardens long after heavy frosts have cut down other flowers. We wish to make quite clear the distinction between this class and the Annual Chrysanthemums described above, so that, as has sometimes happened heretofore, customers may not order seed of the summer-blooming garden

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CHRYSANTHEMUM, PERENNIAL, continued

varieties, expecting them to yield the grand show flowers of late fall. For ordinary culture and room decoration, plants pinched back to form a number of branches, and holding from five to ten flowers, are satisfactory. Average height of show kinds, 3 ft. Pkt.

indicu m, Single. Will produce superb flowers of different types and colors; fine for forcing and cut-

flowers 60720 25

Double 60730 25

Pompon. The pretty, hardy dwarfs, with bright, clustered flowers, which brighten up the garden late in autumn. 1 A

ft 60740 25

japonicum fl.-pl. From finest flowers. An extra-choice mixture, including many of the finest large-flowering double sorts . . .60750 50

CINERARIA. One of the most useful and orna- mental of greenhouse plants, with flowers of the richest and most brilliant colors and shades, and of the finest texture. It is rather a difficult plant to grow if its requirements are not under- stood. The mistake generally made is in grow- ing it in a warm house instead of a cool one. The seed should be started in the greenhouse. For winter blooming sow in April and May in shallow boxes, in fine soil; drop the seed in shallow drills, cover, and press the earth rather firmly with a piece of board or the bottom of a pot. Set the box where it will get the morning sun, water moderately and carefully. Average height, 2 ft. Pkt.

Large-flowered Crimson. Very brilliant

and showy 60800 50

Flesh-colored, Mixed. . . .

60810 50

“ Stella, Mixed. Twisted

and fluted petals; large flowers of very rich and

bright colors 60820 50

“ White. Handsome. . .60830 25

Prize Mixed 60840 60

CINERARIA, continued Pkt.

Large-flowered Half Dwarf, Prize Mixed.

Exquisite. 1 ft 60850 60

“ Self Colors, Mixed . .60855 50

Splendid Mixed. All fine sorts 60860 25

“ “ Double 60870 60

stellata (Polyantha). Mixed 60880 25

hybrida, Extra-choice Mixed 60890 50

HALF-HARDY PERENNIALS. Require some protection. pkt.

maritima (Dusty Miller). Silvery leaves.

60910 5

candidissima. Beautiful white

foliage; the best 60920 10

Diamond. Pure white foliage; very fine 60930 10

CLARKIA. One of the prettiest and showiest of hardy annuals that bloom freely and have flowers of such various bright colors that a bed of them in full bloom is a beautiful sight; useful for hanging-baskets, vases and as edgings to beds of larger growing plants. Sow outdoors in early spring and grow in partial shade. The plants keep up a continuous bloom through midsummer to late autumn. Average height,

ft. Pkt.

elegans alba, Double. White 60960 10

“ rosea, Single. Rose 60970 5

“ rosea, Double. Rose 60980 10

“ Salmon Queen, Double. Salmon-

pink 60983 10

“ Scarlet Queen, Double. Orange-

scarlet 60985 10

“ Single Mixed 60990 5

“ Double Mixed 61000 5

“ Double and Single Mixed .. .61010 5

pulchella alba. White 61030 5

“ Red 61050 5

White Tom Thumb, Double. . .

61060 5

“ Single Mixed 61070 5

CLARY ( Salvia Horminum). Pretty, hardy annuals for beds and borders. 1 A ft-

Purple-Top. Purple 61110 5

Red-Top. Red 61120 5

White Top. White 61130 5

^CLEMATIS (Virgin’s Bower). Excellent, hardy climbing perennials for trellises, arbors, ver- andas, etc. Do well in most locations. Pkt.

coccinea 61150 25

crispa. Pale purple; floriferous. 10 ft.. 61160 25

flammula. White; sweet-scented. 25 ft.61 170 10

paniculata. White; fragrant; very free

blooming. 10 to 20 ft 61180 10

Jackmanii Hybrids, Mixed. Collection of

the best colors. 10 to 15 ft 61190 25

See, also, Tree Seeds.

CLEOME. Curious, ornamental, hardy annual, on castor-oii plant style. Blooms freely in sandy soil. Pkt.

pungens (Giant Spider Flower). Pink.

3 ft 61210 10

CLIANTHUS puniceus. Greenhouse plants, with pea-shaped, scarlet, white- spotted flowers. Soak the seeds in hot water before plant- ing 61250 25

puniceus alba. White . .61260 25

CLINTONIA (Downingia) pulchella. Very pretty border annual; flowers freely in purple, white, and yellow (tricolor) ; fine for edging. 6 in 61270 25

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ICOB/EA. Tender climbing perennials of rapid growth. 20 ft. Pkt.

Jscandens. Purple, bell-shaped flowers

oz. 6oc. . .61330 lo

t “ alba. White 61340 15

COCKSCOMB. See Celosia.

*COLEUS. gP. Splendid bedding plants with beautifully colored foliage; very useful for decorative purposes. 2 ft. Pkt.

Fine Hybrids, Mixed 61410 25

Large-leaved, Finest Mixed 61420 50

COLLINSIA. Free-flowering annuals. If sown in autumn, will stand the winter and flower early in spring. All are brightly colored and are ex- cellent for growing in patches or clumps; grows in any garden soil. 1 to 1 pi ft. Pkt.

bicolor. Lilac and white 61490 5

alba. White 61500 5

grandiflora. Blue.. 61520 5

multicolor. White, violet, and lilac. .61530 5

verna. Light blue and white 61550 5

Mixed 61560 5

COLLOM I A. Hardy annuals suitable for massing; fine for bees. Pkt.

coccinea. Scarlet and yellow. 1 ft 61590 5

COLUMBINE. See Aquilegia.

COMMELINA. Showy, half-hardy perennials;

favorite plants for pots and gardens. 1 pi ft. Pkt. coelestis. Blue 61630 5

CONVOLVULUS

TALL. Beautiful and easily grown annual; rapid in covering screens, trellises, etc. aureus superbus. hhA. Golden yellow. Pkt.

5 to 10 ft 61680 10

major (Tall Morning-Glory). Mixed. Fin- est colors. 10 ft. up oz. 25c.. .61690 5

Snow Fairy (Double Morning-Glory)

61695 10

mauritanicus. hP. Blue; trailing habit;

fine for baskets and rockeries 61700 10

For Japanese Morning-Glory, see Ipomoea.

DWARF. Dwarf Morning-Glories are elegant an- nuals for growing in clumps or beds; also for edgings and hanging-baskets; bushy, of easiest culture; bloom all season. 12 in. Pkt.

tricolor (minor). Blue 61730 5

“ Rose 61750 5

“ unicaulis. Purple 61760 5

“ White 61770 5

“ Mixed oz. 25c. ..61780 5

CORD YLINE. See Dracama.

COREOPSIS. See Calliopsis.

CORNFLOWER. See Centaur ea Cyanus.

COSMOS. One of the notable fall flowers. A strong, tall-growing annual, with bold flowers of exquisite daintiness and airiness heightened in effect by their foliage setting of feathery green. It is most effective when planted in broad masses, or long background borders against evergreens or fences. We offer only the choice, large-flowering strains. To make sure of flowering early , Cosmos should he started indoors and transplanted into dry , sandy , or poor soil , in a sunny situation.

EARLY FLOWERING. Seed started early in the house or frame, will produce flowers a month earlier than Mammoth Perfection. Pkt.

Crimson 61880 10

Pink 61890 10

White . . 61900 10

Mixed %oz. 30c., oz. $1. .61910 10

Mammoth Cosmos

COSMOS, continued Pkt.

Lady Lenox. Lovely, large, shell-pink flowers of great substance. One of the

finest of Cosmos 61920 10

Lady Lenox, White. Counterpart of above.

except as to color 61925 15

Hybrida, Crimson 61927 10

MAMMOTH PERFECTION. Large flowers on long stems, lasting until frost.

Conchita. Crimson

Xoz. 20c., oz. 60c. . .61930 10

Erlinda. White. >^oz. 20c., oz. 60c. . .61940 10

Rosita. Pink. >^oz. 20c., oz. 60c.. .61950 10

Mixed F4OZ. 20c., oz. 50c.. .61960 10

Klondyke. Orange-colored; distinct foliage.

61990 25

Marguerite. Petals deeply and irregularly fringed; in various bright colors. An

attractive flower 62010 10

Striped. Charming and distinct; large, white

centers; petals striped white 62030 10

NEW DOUBLE VARIETIES.

Pink Beauty. Crested. Soft pink. .62074 15

White Queen. Crested. Pure white. 62076 15

These called double crested, are not fully double, but are double crested, having double centers and a row of petals around the base of the flower; very effective. See Novelties, also. Pkt.

COWSLIP ( Primula officinalis hybrida). hP. Favorite spring flower; fragrant; mixed

colors. 6 in 62080 10

Yellow 62085 10

fCUCUMIS. Very luxuriant, half-hardy, climbing annuals of extremely rapid growth; bearing curious fruits; flowers yellow. 10 to 15 ft. Pkt.

flexuosus (Snake Cucumber) 62140 5

grossulariaeformis (Gooseberry Gourd). . . .

62150 10

CUCURBITA. See Gourds.

fCUPHEA. Pretty half-hardy perennials; fine

border and pot-plants. 1 to 1^ ft. Pkt.

miniata. Rich scarlet 62200 10

platycentra (Cigar Plant). Long-shaped,

scarlet flowers all summer 62210 10

Roezlii. Red 62230 25

Mineata. New mixed hybrids 62250 10

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Cyclamen Papilio

CYC LA MEN. These bulbous greenhouse plants are all very beautiful and are unapproached among winter-flowering plants for duration of bloom, variety of shades, and wealth of color- ing. They are among the best plants recom- mended for house culture, as they thrive well and bloom profusely in the average temperature of the living-room. Sow the seed in small boxes or seed-pans in a compost of well-rotted man- ure, leaf-mold and sand, in the early winter months. Cover lightly with moss, which should be kept moist and should be removed after the seed germinates. Prick out into small pots when the young plants have two leaves. If grown steadily without any check, they will flower in from ten to twelve months. Average height

9 in.

PERSICUM GIGANTEUM — Pkt.

album, Mont Blanc. White 62300 25

albo-rubrum. White with red eye. .62310 25

atropurpureum. Dark red 62320 25

Brilliant Red. Wine-color 62322 50

Christmas Cheer. Blood-red 62324 50

Daybreak. Light pink 62325 50

Glory of Wandsbek. Dark salmon . 62326 50

Lavender. Dark and light shades. . .62328 50

roseum. Rose 62350 25

Rosy Morn. Rich rose, shading to purplish

tinge 62355 25

Victoria. White, pink edge, fringed . 62362 50

Pure White 62365 50

White, Pink Eye 62368 50

Mixed. Finest sorts 62380 25

Covent Garden Strain, Mixed. . . .62370 25

Papilio, Mixed (Butterfly Cyclamen) . 62400 25

Persicum, Mixed 62410 IO

CYCLANTHERA explodens. A beautiful

half - hardy annual climber; yellow 1 flowers. 8 ft 62430 10

CYPERUS alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). A perennial grass-like plant of fine habit; grows well in water and damp places.

2 ft 62450 15

CYPRESS VINE. See Ipomcea Quamoclit.

tDAHLIA. This favorite, half-hardy perennial is most easily grown from seed sown early in the house or greenhouse. Will bloom freely outdoors until frost the first season. 3 to 6 ft. Pkt.

Double Mixed 62480 10

Single Mixed 62490 10

Single Cactus, Mixed 62500 10

Double Cactus, Mixed 62505 25

DAISY {Beilis per ennis, etc.). hP. May be sown in February or March in shallow boxes of light, rich soil, covering the seeds to about three times their own thickness, and pressing soil firmly over them. Keep in a warm window, hotbed, or greenhouse. When well out of the seed-leaf, transplant to new boxes, and set out in the open ground when danger from frost is past. Or, sow in beds outside in August or September; protect with straw or litter over winter, and transplant to their permanent position in the spring. They make delightful borders to beds of taller-growing annuals and can be used very effectively in beds of spring-blooming bulbs.

4 in. Pkt.

Double Red 62590 10

“ delicata rosea. 62595 10

“ Rose (Longfellow) 62600 10

“ White (Snowball) 62610 10

“ Mixed. Very fine 62620 10

maxima alba. Extra large; white. .

62630 15

maxima rosea. Extra large. .62640 15

maxima, Mixed. Extra large. 62650 15

monstrosa alba. Snowy white

flowers.. 62652 25

monstrosa rosea. Deep rose . 62654 25

monstrosa red 62656 25

monstrosa, Mixed 62660 25

SHASTA DAISY. See Chrysanthemum Leucanthe- mum .

DAISY, Paris. See Chrysanthemum frutescens.

DAISY, Swan River. See Br achy come.

DATURA. Showy, half-hardy annuals of rapid growth, with large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant

flowers. 3 ft. Pkt.

cornucopia (Horn of Plenty). Immense violet flowers 62740 5

fastuosa, Double White 62750 5

“ Double Purple 62760 5

humilis flava fl.-pl. Double; yellow. .62780 10

meteloides (Wrightii). White and lilac. . . .

62790 5

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur). In variety and beauty of its blue tints, which are as numerous as they are charming, no other plant can equal the Delphinium. The brilliant flowers are strongly effective in beds or masses, in borders, shrubberies, or in combination with white lilies. Improvements are continually being made in the size of the flowers, as well as in the length and fullness of the spikes. Some of the species flower both early and late; the season for all can be prolonged by cutting away withered flower- stems. All varieties are easily cultivated and adaptable to many conditions, but in a soil deeply dug and well enriched with fine old manure, their blooms are the finest. Setting them to 2 feet each way is not too much for the taller sorts.

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DELPHINIUM, continued

ANNUAL VARIE- TIES. These include the Rocket or Hya- cinth - flowered, s o called from their long, narrow flower- spikes. They bloom best in a rather cool, moist soil. Sow seed in the open border, either in spring or fall, preferably the latter, so that germi- nation may take place very early in the spring. As the seedlings grow, thin them to stand 6 to 1 8 inches apart, accord- ing to variety. The varieties are seldom kept separate, as they are quite as pretty and conve- nient for cutting when sown in mix- ture. Some of these are really hardy bi- ennials, but, because they bloom the first season, we treat them as hardy annuals. The shades of color cover a very wide range. Pkt.

Ajacis, Dwarf Rocket. Finest colors; beautiful for Emperor Branching Delphinium bedding. I ft.

DELPHINIUM, continued OZ. 6oc. .62810 5

Ajacis, Tall Rocket, Carmine. . . .62812 5

“ “ Purple 62814 5

“ “ “ White. 2 ft.. 62830 5

“ “ “ Mixed Colors. 2 ft.

62840 5

“ Tall Branching, Flesh -color.

2 ft 62860 5

“ Tall Branching, White. Fine

for cutting 62862 10

“ Tall Branching, Choice Mixed.

2 ft. j4oz. 25c., oz. 75c.. .62870 5

“ Double, Mixed 62875 5

cardiopetalum. Blue flowers. 1 ft.. 62880 5

Emperor, Branching, Rose. This and the next are bright and showy, often giving ten to twenty erect spikes. 2 ft 62890 10

“ Branching, Dark Blue. 62895 10

“ Branching, Light Blue. 62897 IO

Branching, White. Beautiful

for cutting 62900 IO

11 Branching, Mixed

^oz. 40c.. .62910 IO

Blue Butterfly 62912 25

Lavender 62914 25

Newport Rose. A rose-colored and very beautiful, free-flowering sort. If sown outdoors in spring, it will bloom by the first of August, and make a lovely dis-

play. 2 ft 62920 10

Newport Scarlet 62925 25

DELPHINIUM, continued

PERENNIAL VARIETIES. These are usually taller than the annuals, requiring more space between the plants. If sown in the fall or very early spring, nearly all will bloom the first sea- son. Foliage clean and pretty; habit strong and neat; flower-spikes long and dazzling. Pkt. Barlowii. Large, dark blue flowers; extra

fine. 3 ft 62930 25

Belladonna. Lovely pale blue; handsome plant; comes very true from seed. One of

the best. 4 ft 62940 15

cardinale. Orange-scarlet. A California native that makes a very showy plant

when in bloom. 2 ft 62960 25

chinense, Mixed ( D . grandifLorum) . Large flowers, ranging from pure white to in- digo-blue. Young seedlings will bloom from midsummer until frost. 2 ft. 62980 10

chinense azureum. Beautiful distinct shade of blue. Very attractive in the

border. 2 ft 62990 10

elatum, Blue (Bee Larkspur). Soft, clear

blue; tall spikes. 3 ft. ...63000 10

hybridum, Finest Mixed. Very

showy 63010 10

formosum. Brilliant blue, white center;

especially fine. 3 ft 63030 25

formosum coelestinum. Clear blue;

handsome 63040 25

hybridum fl.-pl., Double Mixed.. 63065 25

nudicaule. Brilliant scarlet 63070 25

Zalil (sulphureum). hP. Long spikes of yellow flowers. 2 ft 63090 30

DENDROMECON rigidum (California Yel- low Tree Poppy). An easily grown green- house shrub with yellow flowers. Very showy. 2 ft 63250 25

DIANTHUS. See Pinks, Carnations, and Picotees.

DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant). Ornamental hardy perennials; can remain for years undisturbed; the leaves, when rubbed, have a lemon odor.

3 ft. Pkt.

Fraxinella. Red 63290 10

“ albus. White 63300 10

D I G I T A L I S. See Foxglove.

Dl MORPH OTHECA (African Orange Daisy). Easily grown, hardy annuals of great beauty. 12 to 15 inches in height, and bushy. Pkt.

aurantiaca. Orange; very fine 63340 10

“ hybrida. New fine varieties,

mixed 63350 10

DOLICHOS. Very rapid-growing hardy annual climber, bearing pea-shaped blossoms and ornamental seed-pods. Fine for covering screens, etc. 10 ft. Pkt.

Lablab (Hyacinth Bean). Purple

oz. 50c. . . 63390 5

“ albus. White oz. 60c. ..63400 5

“ Mixed oz. 50c... 63410 5

“ giganteus. White 63420 5

Purple Soudan. Purple flowers in racemes;

good foliage 63440 5

DRAC/ENA. Ornamental greenhouse plants; fine for pots, vases, or beds. Pkt.

*indivisa. Narrow green leaves. 4 ft. ..63500 25

DRACOCEPHALUM Moldavica (Balm). An easily grown hardy annual; blue flowers; fine for bees. 2 ft 63520 5

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ECHEVERIA. Interesting greenhouse succulent plants extensively used for “carpet” bedding; bluish green leaves. 3 to 6 in. Pkt.

metallica. Yellow 63590 25

jECHINOCYSTIS lobata (Wild Cucumber).

A rapid-growing annual climber 63620 5

ECH INOPS Ritro. A hardy perennial of stiff

growth ; flowers blue ; fine for bees.2 ft. 63630 10

EM IV! ENA NT HE pendulifflora (California Golden Bells). A bushy-growing, hardy annual, with long-lasting yellow flowers.

I ft 63670 25

ERICA (Heath). Charming greenhouse

shrubs 63730 25

ERODIUM moschatum. Pretty, little hardy annual; good for borders; purple flowers.

3 in 63790 5

ERYNGIUM. Extremely ornamental, hardy per- ennials, well adapted for the garden border. Pkt. giganteum (Silver Thistle). Blue. 4 ft. 63820 10

ERYSIMUM. Free-flowering, hardy annuals of neat habit and bright colors; style of wall-

flowers. I tO ft. Pkt.

arkansanum. Yellow 63840 5

Perofskianum. Orange 63850 5

ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Commonly called California Poppy. The state flower of Cali- fornia. This much-esteemed hardy annual is very bright and rich in its pure tints of yellow, orange, etc. The plants average about a foot in height, with silvery foliage, and produce their large, poppy-like flowers from early spring until frost. They are most effective when grown in beds of considerable size, over which the seed may be sown broadcast thinly, and lightly raked in. These sowings may be made early in spring or late in autumn for earlier germination, bloom- ing the next spring. Useful as a pot-plant and for cut-flowers. Pkt.

THORBURNII. Coppery orange; the effect of a plant in bloom is simply gorgeous; the flowers are larger than those of other Esch- scholtzias, and are borne with equal pro- fusion; finest of all 63900 10

californica. Rich yellow ... oz. 50c. ..63910 5

alba. Creamy white. . . .63920 5

alba fl.-pl. Fine sort, with double, creamy white flow- ers 63930 10

ESCHSCHOLTZIA, continued

californica, Carmine King. Carmine - Pkt.

rose; beautiful 63950 10

Rose - Cardinal. Carmine -

rose 63960 10

crocea. Pure, deep orange 63990 5

Double Orange 64000 5

Mandarin. Red-gold flowers, orange within and scarlet without 64020 5

maritima, Golden West. A superb variety with very large flowers of deep yellow;

bloom all summer. 2 ft 64040 5

Vesuvius. Wallflower-red 64055 10

See Novelties, also.

Mixed. Many sorts. Y^ox. 20c., oz. soc.64060 5

EUCHARIDIUM grandiflorum. Graceful and showy; little hardy annuals, nearly allied to clarkia; fine for edgings and pots;

rosy red flowers. 1 ft 64080 5

fEUPATORIUM Fraseri. Splendid hardy perennials; clusters of white flowers; fine

for cutting. lY ft 64100 5

EUPHORBIA. Very ornamental-leaved, strong- growing hardy annuals; fine for beds and

borders. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

variegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). Green-

and- white foliage 64110 5

heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant). Glossy

green-and-carmine leaves 64120 10

EUTOCA viscida. Dark blue 64160 5

FENZLIA. Pretty, hardy annuals for edgings, rib- bon-gardening or pots. About 3 in. Pkt.

dianthiflora. Rosy lilac 64190 25

alba. White 64200 25

FERNS. gP. Assorted varieties for the green- house. Sow in sandy, peaty loam, covering

the pots with pieces of glass 64220 25

FEVERFEW. See Matricaria.

FLAX. See Linum.

FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). These

dainty little flowers love cool, moist soils, and, like pansies, bloom most freely in fall and early spring. They make beautiful close borders, or edgings, and will bloom nicely in winter in a cool room or coldframe. They establish them- selves by self-seeding. Sow in spring in a warm, sunny border. Most varieties bloom freely the first season and profusely the second. Average height, 6 to 8 in. Pkt.

alpestris (hB). A pretty plant of erect habit,

with blue flowers 64260 10

“ alba. White flowers, very dainty in

effect 64270 10

“ elegantisslma. Blue; leaves white

edged; very at- tractive. .64280 10

“ “ rosea 64282 10

Indigo-Blue. Very fine. . . .64300 10

Indigo-Blue. New. Compact.

Fine for pots or border. . . .64305 25

“ robusta grandiflora (Eliza Fon-

robert). Grown extensively for cutting. Large, sky-blue florets with yellow eye, in large clus- ters 64320 15

“ rosea. Rosy flowers; pretty con- trast with blues and whites. 64330 10

“ Victoria. Strong-growing; dwarf;

flowers large, globular, sky-blue, abundant; fine for borders, pots

or cutting 64340 15

Mixed .64350 10

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FORGET-ME-NOT, continued

hybrida, Ruth Fischer. hB. Pure Forget- Pkt. me-not blue. Fine for cutting and for hang- ing-baskets. Can be forced successfully and, owing to its extreme hardiness, it is valuable for spring bedding in open

ground 64400 25

palustris (True Forget-me-not). hP. Dark blue; stems creeping at the base; blooms the second year abundantly all season ; the best

known of all 64410 15

semperflorens. hP. Bright blue; a dwarf form of M. palustris, blooming from spring until au- tumn; foliage a good shade of green 64420 15

FOUR O’CLOCK (Mirabilis). Favorite half- hardy annual of the easiest culture and very suitable for large beds and borders. Called Four O’Clock because it opens its blossoms at that hour in the afternoon. Also known as Marvel of Peru. Handsome, free-flowering, sweet- scented; blossoms variegated, striped and of various colors. Pkt.

Hybrids, Mixed. Fine assortment. 2 ft. . . .

oz. 25c. . .64460 5

longiflora alba. White. 2 ft 64480 5

Variegated-leaved. Many colors. 2 ft. 64490 5

Tom Thumb, Mixed. Very fine. I ft. 64510 5

FOXGLOVE (Digitalis). The tall flower-spikes of the Foxglove, often 2 to 3 feet in height, are particularly handsome when grown among shrubbery or in bold masses, and as a back- ground for lower-growing plants they are very attractive. Hardy perennials, they are most satisfactory when treated as biennials. Sow the seed out-of-doors in spring and transplant the seedlings into their permanent places. They will bloom magnificently the following spring; give them a deep soil in partial shade. Pkt. purpurea, Purple. The well-known va- riety 64580 10

Rose. Very showy; long spikes. .

64590 10

White. Fine and attractive.64600 5

“ Mixed 64610 5

gloxinioides, Purple 64620 10

Rose. Bright, showy flowers borne profusely on fine

spikes 64630 10

“ White. Very handsome,

gloxinia-like flowers; robust; beautiful for cutting. .64640 10

Mixed. All the choice colors. .

64650 10

grandiflora lutea. Yellow. Large-flow- ered; long racemes of bell-shaped blossoms;

dwarf 64660 10

monstrosa, Splendid Mixed. Very large, bell-shaped flowers of exquisite beauty, borne on long spikes. 4 ft 64680 10

FUCHSIA (Ladies’ Eardrops). The well-known spring-blooming greenhouse plants; also fine for the window-garden. As bedding plants they do splendidly in the summer if given partial shade and rich soil. Pkt.

hybrida, Finest Single, Mixed 64790 50

Finest Double, Mixed 64800 50

GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Both the annual and perennial varieties of Gaillardia are very showy and free bloomers all summer long until frost; good in any situation and easily grown. The individual flowers are of large size, very durable, and most brilliant in color; fine for

bouquets. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

Amblyodon. hP. Fiery red 64870 10

f grandiflora maxima. hP. Golden yellow.

2# ft .64890 IO

Extra-fine Mixed (hP) . . 64910 10

All the following Picta sorts are most elegant an- nuals and well deserve very generous plantings, picta. hA. Red and yellow; very brilliant .. Pkt.

64930 5

“ Lorenziana. Double; mixed colors;

flowers large 64940 5

“ salmonea. Salmon-red; fine. .64950 10

“ Mixed. Finest colors 64960 5

G A LEG A. Ornamental, tall-growing, hardy per- ennials, well suited for borders or cutting; blooms all summer. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt.

officinalis. Blue 65000 5

alba. White 65010 10

GAURA Lindheimeri. Free-flowering, hardy annual, very effective in clumps; red-tinted white flowers. 2 to 3 ft 65070 10

Foxgloves

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Gaillardia grandiflora. (See page 83)

GENISTA canariensis. Ornamental and free- Pkt. flowering tender perennial; yellow flowers.

2 ft 65090 10

GENTIANA. Showy hardy perennials, valued for their beautiful, intense blue flowers early in the season. Pkt.

acaulis (Blue Gentian). Dark blue. 3 in

65100 10

GERANIUM. Most valuable greenhouse plants, blooming continuously. For bedding in the outdoor garden nothing equals them. 1 pi ft. Pkt.

zonale. Scarlet 65130 10

Apple-scented. Pink; fragrant foliage. 65150 25

Choice Mixed 65152 25

See, also, Pelargonium.

GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy). Very pretty half- hardy perennials, fine for garden border and also winter forcing; grows about 2 feet in height

and blooms all through the season. Pkt.

Jamesonii. Deep scarlet. (25 seeds in a

packet.) 65180 25

“ hybrids, New Hybrids. Great

diversity of colors, from pure white to dark red; fine for cutting. (25 seeds in a packet)

65190 30

GEUM. Handsome hardy perennials; bloom freely

all season; fine for bouquets. i}4 ft.

Pkt.

coccineum. Scarlet.

65240

IO

atrosanguineum fl.

-pi. Double; crim-

son

65250

IO

Mrs. J. Bradshaw.

Large; brilliant scar-

let

65256

25

GILIA. Pretty hardy annuals that bloom most freely and continually the whole season. Do finely in any situation; look well on lawn and in beds; are good for rockeries, and can be planted at any time. 1 ft. Pkt.

achilleaefolia. Blue 65280 5

“ alba. White 65290 5

capitata. Light blue 65310 5

tricolor. Violet, yellow, and white .. .65360 5

Mixed 65380 5

f GLAUCIUM (Horned Poppy). Showy, hardy perennial, with large, poppy-like flowers and glaucous-blue foliage; of easiest culture. 2 ft. Pkt.

tricolor 65410 10

GLOBE AMARANTH. See Gomphrena.

GODETIA. Favorite, free-blooming, hardy an- nuals, with widely opened flowers of satiny tex- ture, and of the most delicate and lovely colors. They are beautiful for solid beds, border lines, pots, and for growing in shaded places, where so few really fine flowers will flourish. Sow seed in the open border in spring, or in a cold- frame, and transplant seedlings to stand a foot apart in rather thin soil. Fine for cut-flowers. Average height, 1 ft. pkt.

Bijou. Of dwarf, bushy habit; lovely blush-white flowers borne in great pro- fusion 65450 5

Crimson Glow. Intense, dazzling crimson;

fine, compact grower ; very floriferous.65460 1 5 Duchess of Albany. Satiny white. . . .65470 10

gloriosa (Lord Roberts). Darkest red;

dwarf 65490 10

Lady Albemarle. Dark crimson 65510 10

Lady Satin Rose ( G . Whitneyi compacta,

Brilliant). Bright carmine 65530 10

Rosamund. Large; glossy pink 65560 10

The Bride. White and crimson 65580 10

Whitneyi, Brilliant. Carmine; very showy .

65610 5

Mixed, Tall Varieties.. . .pfoz. 20c.. .65620 5

“ Dwarf Varieties

Fioz. 25c., oz. 75c.. .65630 5

Compacta, Dwarf Hybrids Mixed. Extra select yfoz. 30c., oz. $1 ... . 65645 5

GOLDEN FEATHER. See Pyrethrum.

GLOXINIA. Greenhouse plants with magnificent flowers of great brilliancy; very decorative. If the seed is started early in the season, the plants bloom the same summer; do best in light, rich soil; fine pot plants for the window

garden. 1 to ij^ ft. Pkt.

hybrida grandiflora —

Mixed 65670 50

robusta 65675 50

crassifolia erecta. Mixed. ....... .65680 50

Defiance. Glowing scarlet; superb; fine

foliage 65700 50

French Tigered and Spotted. Very rich colors; splendid 65710 50

GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth). These well- known, hardy annuals are among the most pop- ular of the Everlastings for dried winter bou- quets; also well adapted for beds and edgings in the garden. Their round heads of flowers are

also called Bachelor’s Buttons.

1 ft.

Pkt.

globosa rubra. Purplish red

65750

IO

“ alba. White.

65760

IO

“ carnea. Flesh-pink. . . .

65770

IO

“ variegata. Striped

65780

IO

“ Mixed

65810

5

GOURDS, Ornamental. hhA. These rapid-grow- ing, annual climbers have most luxuriant foli- age and are excellent for covering verandas or- trelliswork, and for training over arbors, fences, etc.; bear most curious fruit; the vines are im-

mune from insect pests. 10 to 25 ft. Pkt.

Apple-shaped. A good sort 65860 5

Bottle Gourd 65870 5

Calabash (The Pipe Gourd) 65880 10

Dipper-shaped 65890 5

Dish-cloth (Chinese Luffa). Interior useful as a sponge 65900 5

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GOURDS, continued Pkt.

Egg-shaped. White, egg-like fruits. . .65910 5

Hercules’ Club. Long, green fruits. . .65920 5

Knob-Kerrie Gourd. Green-and-yellow fruits; ball-shaped, with long handles. 65930 10

Mock Orange. Orange-shaped fruits. One

of the best known 65940 5

Pear-shaped. Very showy 65950 5

Sugar Trough 65960 5

Mixed. A fine assortment 65980 5

GREVILLEA robusta (Silk Oak). Graceful evergreen, greenhouse plant, easily raised from seed; fern-like foliage; fine for table decoration 66040 1 o

GUNN ERA (Chilian Rhubarb). Hardy perennial decorative lawn plants; leaves gigantic, often 3 feet in diameter; flowers reddish purple. Need rich soil and plenty of water. 4 to 6 ft. Pkt.

manicata 66060 25

scabra 66070 25

GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). Both the annual and perennial varieties are most easily grown; very graceful and delicate flowers and foliage; fine for rockwork or shrubbery and bouquets. 2 ft. Pkt.

elegans grandiflora alba. hA. Large-flow- ering; white oz. 40c. ..66100 10

“ carminea. hA. Rose-carmine; ele- gant 66110 10

“ rosea. hA. Rose 66120 5

muralis. hA. Pink; dwarf; very fine.

6 in 66130 10

paniculata. hP. White; fine for bouquets. .

66150 10

fl.-pl. hP. Fine clusters of double white flowers; rare; foliage very dainty and filmy; very fine for cutting ... 66160 50

fHEDYSARUM. Hardy biennials, with racemes of beautiful, pea-shaped flowers; adapted for borders and rockwork. Of the easiest culture. So-called “French Honeysuckle,” but not re- lated to that vine. Not a climber. 3 ft. Pkt.

coronarium. Scarlet 66240 5

album. White 66250 5

“ Mixed, 62260 5

HELENIUM autumnale superbum (Sneeze- wort). Late-flowering, hardy perennials; broad heads of elegant, golden yellow flowers; fine for cutting. 5 to 6 ft. . .66270 10

HELICHR YSUM (Eternal Flowers). A most pop- ular, hardy annual; the flowers are large and the color bright; highly prized for winter bouquets. Flowers intended for drying should be gathered when partially unfolded and suspended with heads downward in cool and airy place. 1 to 2 ft. . Pkt.

bracteatum. Single-flowering; yellow. 66290 5

album. White 66300 5

Mixed Xoz. 25c. . .66330 5

monstrosum, Double Large-flowered —

Double Mixed 66340 10

“ Dwarf Double Mixed .66350 10

HELIOPSIS Pitcheriana. This hardy peren- nial is esteemed highly for the border and for cutting; bears beautiful golden yellow flowers all summer. 3 ft 66400 10

HELIOTROPIUM (Heliotrope). These favorite greenhouse and bedding plants are highly valued for their scented flowers; succeed best in light but rich soil; bloom first season from seed. ft. Pkt.

peruvianum. Light blue 66430 10

White Lady. White; large flower. . . .66450 10

Dark-flowered Sorts, Mixed 66470 10

Fine Mixed 66480 10

HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). These well- known, spring-flowering, hardy perennials thrive finely in any common soil, in a sheltered, semi-shady situation. 1 ft. Pkt.

niger. White 66560 10

Mixed Hybrids. Very fine 66570 25

HESPERIS. See Rocket.

HEUCHERA. Compact -growing, hardy perennials, with erect spikes of brilliant flowers; fine for the border, blooming all summer; nothing more desirable for cut-flowers. 1 ft. Pkt.

sanguinea. Crimson; fine for pots and cut- ting 66600 15

splendens. Dark red. . .66610 25

hybrida, Mixed. Many effec- tive varieties 66620 15

HIBISCUS (Mallow). All the species bear very showy flowers and are easily grown. Pkt.

africanus. hA. Free-flowering, fine annual;

flowers yellow and purple. 2 ft 66640 5

cocci neus (speciosus). gS. Large rose-red

flowers 66645 10

Crimson Eye. fhP. White and crimson;

splendid in borders. 4 ft 66650 10

Golden Bowl. hP. Very large flowers of a deep rich cream-color, with velvety ma- roon center 66655 10

moscheutos roseus. hP. Large rose- colored flowers. 4 ft 66670 to

Helichrysum

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HOLLYHOCKS ( Alihcea rosea). Although Holly- hocks are very permanent and hardy for the first winter, it is advis- able to sow seed every year of these splendid, hardy perennials, as the flowers on young, vigor- ous plants are much finer than on old ones. Sow- ings should be made in April or May, and not later than June, to flower the next year. In final transplanting give each seedling a foot or more space each way for de- velopment. They suc- ceed best in an ordinary deep, rich soil. Theymake a glorious show in the garden with their splen- did spires of flowers and are fine for the back of the border and for hiding unsightly fences. Water well in dry weather. Average height, 6 ft. Pkt.

Double Hollyhock

Bright Pink

.66710

10

Bright Rose. . .

.66720

10

Bright Scarlet

.66730

10

Crimson

.66755

10

Maroon

.66780

10

Salmon

.66790

10

Snow-White

J^oz. 60c. .

.66800

10

Yellow

.66810

10

Mixed Double

.66820

10

“ Allegheny, Fringed

J<oz. 75c. . .66830 15

Single Lemon White 66832 15

“ Red Cherry 66834 15

“ Rose, Dark Center 66836 15

“ Mixed J^oz. 50c. .. 66840 10

Double, Red 66855 10

Double Prize Mixture 66875 15

f HONESTY ( Lunaria biennis). Hardy biennial, with silvery seed-vessels; prized for winter

decorations. 2 ft. Pkt.

Purple 66920 10

HORNED POPPY. See Glaucium.

HUIVIEA. Half-hardy biennial; white, sweet- scented flowers; keep in pots the first season, then plant out in garden border. 5 ft. Pkt.

elegans 66940 15

JHUMULUS (Climbing Hop). Well-known, fast- growing, hardy annual. 15 to 20 ft. Pkt.

japonicus (Japanese Hop). Beautifully cut green foliage; makes fine shade.

oz. 60c. . . 66960 5

variegatus. With white-varie- gated leaves; fine

5<oz. 25c., oz. 75c. . .66970 10

HUNNEMANNI A fumariaefolia. Very showy, hardy annual, with large golden yellow flowers and feathery, glaucous foliage.

ft 66980 10

IBERIS. See Candytuft.

ICE PLANT ( Mesembryanthemum crystalli- num). Half-hardy annual; its succulent leaves are covered with watery vesicles re- sembling pieces of ice; white flowers.

6 in 67040 5

EMPATIENS (Touch-Me-Not). Charming green- house and window-garden plants that bloom profusely and almost continuously. Good also for bedding. 1 to 1 >2 ft. Pkt.

Holstii. Large vermilion flowers; quick

grower; splendid 67060 25

hybrida, Mixed. Finest colors. . .

67070 25

Sultani. Bright, rosy carmine; fine for

pots 67080 25

hybrida, Mixed. Splendid mix- ture 67100 25

glanduligera. tA. Purple flowers; bright foliage 67110 10

*INCARVILLEA. Ornamental, hardy perennials, with brilliant, gloxinia-like flowers; continuous bloomers; succeed well in any situation, and make a fine show in the garden. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. Delavayi. Rosy carmine; splendid border

plant 67130 25

variabilis. Large,. rose-colored flowers; fine sort for cutting 67150 25

JIONOPSIDIUM (Diamond Flower). hhP.

acaule, White. Pretty 67180 25

“ Lilac 67185 25

IPOMCEA (Moonflower; Morning-Glory; Cypress Vine). Of all climbers for garden and greenhouse these are the quickest and most lux- uriant in growth. Ipomoeas grow so easily from annual sowings that it is no longer thought necessary to winter over roots or young cutting plants under glass. The large, thorny seeds of some varieties should be soaked in hot water before planting. For early flowers sow in hot- beds, or pots and boxes under glass, and trans- plant to rich, deep soil in summer quarters as soon as danger of frost is over, when sowings may also be made in the open ground. Nothing finer for porches, trellises, etc.

ANNUAL VARIETIES. From early sowings these begin to bloom about midsummer, and are full of beautiful flowers all the season, often blooming freely until cut down by frost. *bona nox. (Good Night; Evening-Glory). Pkt. Large, blue flowers open in the evening.

15 ft 67200 5

coccinea. Scarlet flowers. 10 ft 67210 5

hederacea grandiflora superba. Rich sky-blue flowers with white margins.

15 ft 67230 5

IMPERIAL JAPANESE MORNING-GLORY.

The leaves are mostly plain green, but some are oddly blotched with white or yellow. Flowers vary from pure white to carmine, through blues and purples of every shade. 30 to 40 ft. Pkt.

Finest Single Mixed. Large flowered; all

colors 67260 5

Fringed Single Mixed. All beautifully

fringed 67270 5

Double-flowered, Mixed. Superb mix- ture of double sorts 67280 15

Giant Mikado. Largest flowered . .67290 10

limbata. Violet and white. 5 ft 67320 5

rraexicana grandiflora alba. Great white

Moonflower; 15 ft 67330 10

“ grandiflora hybrida alba. Flow-

ers very large and numerous.

15 ft 67340 10

“ grandiflora hybrida (Giant

Pink Moonflower). Pink. 67345 10

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IPOMOEA, continued

rubro-caerulea, Heavenly Blue. The very Pkt. large, clustered flowers of beautiful sky-blue open early in the morning. Distinct and

handsome. Sow early, io ft 67370 io

rubro-cserulea grandiflora. Early flowering. Produces gorgeous sky-blue flowers with rose-colored markings, from 4 to 5 inches across, in great abundance. Rapid grower.

If sown in boxes or hotbeds the young plants may be set out in April or May in a sunny situation, where they will flower from about midsummer until frost. Flowers re- main open all day. 15 to 18 ft 67390 15

Quamoclit (Cypress Vine; Star Flower). A tender annual, with finely cut leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. This, the type, is scarlet-flowered. 10 ft 67430 5

QUAMOCLIT HYBRIDA— CARDINAL

CLIMBER. One of the best annual climbers introduced for many years. Rapid grower, with branching habit; flowers all summer in fiery cardinal-red clusters. 25 ft.. . 67440 25

White 67460 5

Mixed Cypress Vine 67470 5

setosa (Brazilian Morning-Glory). A green- house climber. This vine makes an immense, thick growth of great, lobed leaves lighted by a profusion of large, rosy flowers, with a satiny pink star in the center. The red pubescent stems and seed-pods add to its attractiveness. 10 to 20 ft 67530 10

IPOMOPSIS. Showy and beautiful, tender bien- nials; the seeds should be started in the house; flowers very bright in color. 2 ft. Pkt.

elegans. Mixed 67590 10

IRIS Kaempferi. These most desirable, hardy, herbaceous perennials begin to bloom the second year from seed. Our assortment is saved from a fine collection. 2 ft 67620 10

JACOB'S LADDER (Polemonium). Beautiful, old-fashioned, hardy perennial border plants;

flowers in clusters. 2 ft. Pkt.

Blue 67650 5

White 67660 5

JACOBS A (Senecio). Very free-flowering, hardy annuals of easy culture; good for both pots and bedding. 1 to 1^ ft. Pkt.

elegans fl.-pl., Tall Double, White. .67680 5

“ “ “ “ Purple .67690 5

“ “ “ “ Mixed.. 67700 5

JOB’S TEARS. See Coix Lacrymcz, page 108.

JOSEPH’S COAT. See Amarantus.

KAULFUSSI A. Hardy annual, succeeding well

in any good soil; fine for edgings and pots; good habit and bright colors. 1 ft. Pkt.

amelloides. Blue 67770 10

Kermesina. Violet-red. 67790 10

Mixed 67800 10

KENILWORTH IVY. See Linaria.

KOCHIA trichophylla (Improved Summer Cypress). A rapid-growing, hardy annual; foliage green, turning to fiery red in autumn ; very ornamental on the lawn. 2 to 3 ft. . .

}4oz. 25c., oz. 40c. . .67860 5

fKUDZU VINE ( Pueraria Thunbergiana). A perennial climber from Japan; fine when once established, often growing 40 feet in a season. Purplish violet, fragrant, wisteria- like flowers; good foliage 67880 10

fLANTANA, Fine Mixed. Rapid-growing, ten- Pkt. der perennial, forming small bushy shrubs; fine for bedding and pot culture. 2 ft. . 67930 5

LARKSPUR. See Delphinium.

LATH YRUS latifolius (Perennial Pea). hP. These have not the fragrance of sweet peas, but bloom through a long season; are hardy and will live for years; they make a beautiful screen for rocks, stumps, fences, etc. 4 to 8 ft. Pkt.

Crimson. Beautiful shade 68000 10

Pink Beauty. Blossoms white, veined, edged

and shaded pink 68010 10

White. Valuable for cut- flowers 68020 to

Mixed oz. $1 . .68025 10

LAVATERA. Very showy and free-flowering; splen- did for large beds in the garden, where they bloom all summer; fine for cut-flowers. Pkt. trimestris. hA. Red; makes a brilliant show

in the garden. 2}4 ft 68080 5

alba. hA. White 68090 5

arborea (Tree Mallow). hB. Purple.

6 ft 68100 5

LAYIA elegans. Pretty, dwarf-growing, hardy annual, with yellow-and-white flowers; of

easiest culture. 1 ft 68140 10

LEON TO PODIUM alpinum (Edelweiss). Hardy perennial from the Alps, with white

leaves; used in rockwork. 6 in 68180 15

LEMON VERBENA. See Verbena. LEPTOSIPHON. Elegant, hardy annuals, and should be in every garden; fine for edgings or rockeries; blooms in masses. 1 ft. Pkt.

androsaceus. Lilac 68200 10

albus. White 68210 10

densiflorus. Blue 68240 10

albus. White 68250 10

Mixed Hybrids 68260 10

LEPTOSYNE. Fragrant, half-hardy annuals; large marguerite-like flowers on long stems, good for cutting. 1 to 2 ft. Pkt.

maritima. Yellow 68290 10

Stillmanii. Golden yellow; blooms six weeks

after sowing 68300 10

LIMNANTHES Douglasii. A vigorous, dwarf- growing, hardy annual, with yellow and white, fragrant flowers. 1 ft 68350 to

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Lobelia erinus

LINARIA (Toad Flax). Snapdragon-shaped flowers, fine for cutting. The dwarf-growing varieties are desirable for edgings and rockwork; all of the easiest culture. Pkt.

bipartita. Purple, i ft 68390 5

Fine Mixed 68405 5

maroccana. hA. Purple. 9 in 68410 5

Mixed Hybrids. hA. Very

fine. 9 in 68420 10

Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). hP. Charm- ing, hardy perennial, trailing plants for baskets, rockwork, etc 68430 10

LINUM (Flax). Pretty, free-flowering garden plants of easy cultivation. Pkt.

grandifiorum rubrum. hA. The favorite Scarlet Flax. Large-flow- ered. 1 ft 68480 5

“ Blue. Pretty 68485 5

perenne. A graceful hardy perennial; color

blue. 2 ft 68495 5

LOBELIA. The Erinus varieties bloom very quickly from seed and flower all through the season. For beds, edgings, baskets and pots there is nothing prettier. Sow outdoors in early spring where the plants are to grow, and thin moderately; or transplant several inches apart in rich, open soil. Some stimulant given when they are in bloom greatly improves the flowers. Almost all are also good winter conservatory plants of trailing habit. The perennial or tall varieties are handsome, showy plants and will be found quite effective for backgrounds and grouping.

ERINUS VARIETIES. tA. Pkt.

gracilis. Blue; trailing; beautiful for

baskets 68570 5

speciosa, Crystal Palace. A favorite blue-

flowered edging plant. 6 in 68580 io

alba. White flowers 68610 io

Kermesina. Crimson 68620 io

Lindleyana. Rose, white eye 68630 io

LOBELIA ERINUS, continued Pkt.

Barnard's Perpetual. Deep blue, with

white eye; very fine 68650 io

Royal Purple. Deep blue, with a distinct

white eye 68660 io

Mixed 68670 io

erecta, Crystal Palace compacta. Dark

blue; for bedding. 6 in. . . .68690 20

“ Emperor William. Light blue;

very fine 68700 20

“ Golden Queen. Dwarf ; blue flow- ers, yellow leaves; very fine

sort 68710 25

“ White Lady. Splendid, large-flow- ered white 68720 10

ramosa. Blue; flowers profusely in fall. iy2 ft 68760 10

PERENNIAL VARIETIES—

cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Standing bold and erect with its crimson-scarlet flowers, this handsome, native perennial Lobelia is invaluable for the border or grouping among evergreens. ft.. 68780 10

Tupa. Flowers crimson; strong-growing perennial suitable for border. 8 to 10 ft 68815 15

JLOPHOSPERMUM scandens. A splendid, tender annual climber, with trumpet- shaped, dark rose flowers. 10 ft 68840 10

LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING. See Amarantus caudatus.

LOVE-IN-A-MIST (Nigella). Pretty and orna- mental, hardy annuals, with feathery fennel- like foliage and curious flowers; of easiest cul- ture. Also called “Devil-in-a-Bush.” 1 to 1 y2 ft. Pkt.

Double Blue 68890 5

Double White 68900 5

Miss Jekyll. Beautiful; double; cornflower-

blue 68910 10

Miss Jekyll, Double White 68920 10

Blue Spanish 68930 5

White Spanish 68940 5

Mixed Spanish 68950 5

Mixed, All Sorts oz. 30c. . .68970 5

LUPINUS (Lupine)

ANNUAL VARIETIES. These garden favorites are among the most beautiful of our hardy annuals ; extremely varied in color, of the easiest culture, and bloom all summer. Splendid for beds, borders, and backgrounds. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

Cruikshanksii. Blue, white, and yel-

low 69000 5

Hartwegii. Blue 69010 5

albus. White 69020 5

roseus. Rose... 69030 5

hirsutus. Blue; large flower 69050 5

“ albus. White 69060 5

ruber. Red 69070 5

mutabilis. White, yellow, and violet;

sweet scented 69100 5

nanus. Dwarf; blue; fine for growing in

front of tall sorts 69110 5

Mixed oz. 50c.. .69130 5

PERENNIAL VARIETIES. The hardy perennial varieties of the Lupines are extremely hand- some and stately, bearing their beautiful flowers of rose, white, blue, and yellow on erect, graceful spikes that are more than a foot in length. They are certainly among the most striking of hardy perennials; grow very

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LUPINUS, PERENNIAL, continued

compactly about 3 to 5 feet in height, and bloom continuously and profusely during the summer. They are excellent for grouping or massing in separate colors, and they suit themselves to almost any position in the border, making a good cut-flower, and of easy culture, requiring ordinary moist soil, deep as possible, but well drained, with plenty of old stable manure, in any open, sunny position. Sow seeds in April in their permanent places, transplanting or thinning as may be required. Pkt.

arboreus. Yellow Tree Lupine 69160 10

albus (Snow Queen). Pure

white; very fine 69170 25

polyphyllus. Blue 69200 5

“ albus. White 69210 5

Moerheimii. Rose and white ; of rather dwarf habit; very

beautiful 69230 25

roseus. Rose; magnificent. . .

69240 25

“ Mixed 69260 5

tricolor elegans. Orange, rose and white. .

69280 5

f LYCHNIS, Free-flowering, hardy perennials,

with brilliantly colored flowers; excellent for massing in beds and borders. Pkt.

chalcedonica. Scarlet. 2 ft 69330 5

alba. White 69340 5

Haageana hybrida, Mixed. Fine colors.

1 ft 69360 10

Arkwrightii. A cross between!,, chalcedonica and L. Haageana; many new and lovely colors. If sown early will flower in autumn.

1 to 2 ft 69370 30

MALLOW. See Hibiscus.

MALOPE. Very pretty, free-blooming, hardy an- nuals with mallow-like flowers. Sow the seed early; good for beds and borders. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

grandiflora alba. White 69440 5

rosea. Rose 69450 5

rubra. Red 69460 5

“ Mixed 69470 5

MALVA. Handsome garden plants that bloom all summer; fine for cut-flowers. Pkt.

moschata alba (Musk Mallow). fhP. White;

fragrant. 2 ft 69500 10

rosea. fhP. Rose-flowered va- riety; fine 69510 10

MANDEVILLEA suaveolens. gP. This fine greenhouse climber has sweet, snowy white flowers. 10 ft 69530 10

MARIGOLD (Tagetes). These, like the cal- endulas, are ualuable because they light the garden with such a grand glitter of yellow far into the frosts of autumn. The dwarf varieties make a fine border for taller sorts, and both are effective when planted in groups or in garden borders. Hardy annuals. Average height, 1 to

2 ft. All our own special strains , vastly different from the ordinary sorts commonly sold.

AFRICAN VARIETIES— Pkt.

Delight of the Garden. Dwarf; large- flowered; lemon-yellow; double; fine for

edging large beds 69560 10

Eldorado. Large, quilled, perfectly double;

brilliant shades of yellow 69570 5

Lemon Queen. Very rich lemon-yel- low 69580 5

African Marigold

MARIGOLD, AFRICAN, continued Pkt.

Orange. Rich 69590 5

Pride of the Garden. Extra-large, double flowers of richest yellow; dwarf and

neat 69600 10

Prince of Orange. Beautiful orange-

color 69610 5

Mixed Double. %oz. 25c., oz. 75c. . .69620 5

FRENCH VARIETIES—

Tall Dark Brown. Reddish brown; ex- tremely floriferous 69640 5

Dwarf Striped. Flowers handsomely

marked 69650 10

“ Dark Brown. Beautiful reddish

brown 69660 10

“ Legion of Honor (Little Brownie). Single; golden yellow marked vel- vety red 69670 10

Tall Mixed, Double

Xoz. 25c., oz. 75c. . .69680 5

Dwarf Mixed, Double

Xoz. 25c., oz. 75c.. .69690 5

See, also, Calendula.

MARTYNIA. Curious and handsome, half-hardy annuals for the border, with bright flowers, borne in profusion and followed by quaint pods

which are used for pickling. 1 pi ft. Pkt.

Craniolaria. White, spotted 69760 5

proboscidea. Reddish white 69790 5

MARVEL OF PERU. See Four o’Clock.

MATH I OLA bicornis. A charming little an- nual of no particular beauty, but it has a most delicious odor perceptible at a con- siderable distance and in the evening per- meating the whole of the atmosphere with its delightful fragrance 69820 10

MATRICARIA. Free-flowering, hardy annuals, with a profusion of dainty flowers; bloom all summer; good for bedding or pots. ft. Pkt. capensis fl.-pl. (Feverfew). Small, double,

white flowers; pretty and neat 69830 5

eximia, Golden Ball. Golden yellow; fine

for pots 69840 15

“ fl.-pl. Double; white 69850 5

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ifMAURANDYA. Rapid-growing, half-hardy per- ennial climbers that can be treated as annuals. Fine for garden or greenhouse; bloom all sum- mer in hanging-baskets and vases or on trellises, io ft. Pkt.

Barclayana. Blue 69880 io

alba. White 69890 io

purpurea grandiflora. Purple 69910 io

Mixed 69920 io

M ELI LOTUS caerulea. Ornamental, hardy annual like the lotus; sweet-scented, blue flowers; good for bees. 2 ft 69970 5

JMELOTHRI A sea bra. An interesting, half- hardy annual tropical vine with light blue flowers. 10 ft 69990 10

MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. These beautiful , half- hardy annuals flower profusely in dry and sunny situations ; fine as edging plants. 6 in. Pkt.

cordifolium variegafum. Rose; cream foliage; very dwarf ; a fine variety for carpet bedding or for edging and for rock-

work 70020 15

crystalline m. See Ice Plant, tricolor. Crimson, pink, and white; fine in dry situations .70030 5

MIGNONETTE (. Reseda odorata ). Seed of

this popular, hardy annual can be sown at any time, and if successive sowings are made its fra- grant, modest-colored flowers may be gathered outdoors until November. Sow in pots or boxes under glass in February or March, and thin or pot off the seedlings to make good plants for bedding out in April. Sow outdoors in rows about April 1, and again regularly at intervals of about three weeks till August, a row or two at a time for succes- sion. The July sow- ing will make good winter-flowering plants. 1 ft.

Mignonette

MIGNONETTE, continued . Pkt.

Reseda odorata grandiflora (Sweet Mignon- ette) oz. 25c.. .70060 5

Allen’s Defiance. Spikes of great length; very fragrant and fine for cutting. ft.

Xoz. 25c., oz. 75c.. .70070 10

Crimson Giant (ameliorata). Red-flow- ered 70080 5

Golden Queen. Golden yellow 70120 10

Goliath. Red; enormous spikes; striking;

very sweet-scented 70130 15

Machet, Dwarf. Deep red 70140 10

Golden 70160 10

Ruby (Rubin). Very fine strain of Machet, with coppery scarlet flow- ers 70170 10

“ “ White Pearl. The best

white variety. . . .70180 15

Miles’ Spiral. 1 ft 70190 5

MIMOSA pudica (Sensitive Plant). A curi- ous and interesting half-hardy annual, with pinkish flowers; leaves close when touched. ft 70280 10

fMIMULUS (Monkey Flower). Showy, half- hardy perennial; do best in a moist situation in the garden; easily grown. 1 ft. Pkt.

cardinalis. Scarlet 70300 10

cupreus, Mixed 70310 10

moschatus (Musk Plant). Yellow; fragrant

foliage 70320 10

compactus. Yellow; dwarf. .. .

70330 15

ti grin us. Tigered and spotted varieties. . . .

70350 10

grandiflorus (Queen’s Prize).

Large - flowered variety of above 70360 25

|MINA lobata. A beautiful and free-flowering, half-hardy annual climber, with scarlet- and-yellow flowers. 15 ft 70380 10

MIRABILIS. See Four o’Clock.

tMOMORDICA. Handsome and ornamental, climbing, half-hardy annuals with yellow flowers; fine for covering rockwork, trellises, etc. 10 ft. Pkt.

Balsa mi na (Balsam Apple). Apple-shaped fruit; glossy, green foliage, often used for

its medicinal qualities 70420 5

Charantia (Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruit; heavy green foliage 70430 5

MONARDA didyma (Oswego Tea). Very ornamental and beautiful hardy perennial

with bright scarlet flowers. 3 to 4 ft

70460 25

MONKSHOOD. See Aconitum.

MONKEY FLOWER. See Mimulus.

MOONFLOWER. See Ipomcea mexicana.

MORNING-GLORY. See Convolvulus and Ipomcea.

MOURNING BRIDE. See Scabiosa.

MUSA Ensete (Abyssinian Banana). tP. An elegant, ornamental-leaved plant for groups or singly in the summer garden; grows very fast in rich and moist soil. 10 ft. .70500 25

MUSK PLANT. See Mimulus moschatus.

M Y O S O T I S. See F orget-me-not.

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NASTURTIUM

We do not sell less than 1 ounce of any one kind by weight

A marvelous range of new colors has been developed in this favorite flower which, for three or four months of the season, makes a better display than almost any other plant. No other hardy annual will produce such a lavish profusion of flowers for so long a time with the same small outlay of time and labor. The maximum of bloom is produced on thin soils, and never flags through the hottest weather. In soils too rich, leaves predominate, and the plants are apt to rot off in wet weather, especially if standing too close. The tall varieties make a very effective display when trained on fences or trellises and the low sorts are fine for edging and massing.

All 30 cts. per oz., except where quoted otherwise

DWARF or TOM THUMB ( Tropceolum nanum).

These have a neat, compact habit and attractive foliage; they bloom in two months from sowing, and most profusely the whole season, i ft. Pkt.

Beauty. Yellow and scarlet 70600 io

Bronze-color. Distinct 70610 io

Chameleon. Mottled crimson, bronze, and

yellow; very fine 70620 io

Crystal Palace Gem. Yellow and car- mine 70640 io

Deep Scarlet 70645 io

Empress of India. Deep crimson; fine dark

foliage 70650 io

Golden Cloth. Golden yellow leaves; scarlet

flowers 70660 io

Golden King. Golden yellow 70670 io

King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet; fine

color 70680 io

King Theodore. Black, velvety; darkest of

all 70690 io

Queen of Tom Thumbs. (Original Queen.) Brilliant crimson with white-veined varie- gated-leaved foliage 70725 io

Queen of Tom Thumbs, Mixed. Splendid range of colors of variegated-leaved sorts . .

70760 io

Ruby King. Ruby-red; large flowers; dark- leaved; fine and very profuse 70780 io

Vesuvius. Salmon-rose; extra-large flowers in profusion; fine 70790 io

White, or Pearl (Moonlight) 70800 io

Mixed, Golden-leaved Sorts 70820 io

“ Ivy-leaved 70822 io

“ Dark-leaved Sorts 70825 io

“ All Sorts. Oz. 20c. , }i\b. 6oc., }4\b.

$i.io, lb. $2 70840 io

TALL or CLIMBING (Tropceolum majus ).

Besides their ordinary garden use for trailing over fences, trellises, stone walls, etc., these can also be grown as pot plants for winter flowering, as or as trailers for hanging-baskets and vases. 8

12 ft. Oz. Pkt.

Chameleon. Various colors 70910 20 10

Dark Crimson 70920 20 10

Edward Otto. Brownish lilac 70940 20 10

hemisphaericum. Orange 70970 20 10

King Theodore. Black 70990 20 10

Pearl (Moonlight). Whitish 71010 20 10

Scarlet 71020 20 10

Sunlight (Dunnett’s Orange). Rich golden yellow; flowers nearly 3 inches

across 71070 20 10

Vesuvius. Large flowers; salmon; dark- leaved 71080 20 10

Yellow (luteusn) 71090 20 10

Thorburn’s Nasturtiums

Variegated-leaved, Mixed. Beautifully Oz. Pkt. variegated foliage; distinct and charm-

ing 71110 20 10

Ivy-leaved, Tall Mixed 71115 20 10

Fine Mixed. 71120. Pkt. 10c., oz. 15c., pi\b. piVo. 80c., lb. $1.50

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N EM ESI A, continued

NASTURTIUM, continued

LOBB’S CLIMBING ( Tropxolum Lobbianum ).

This class is remarkable for the intensely brilliant colors of its flowers. In moderately rich soil they climb high and bloom brilliantly. Average height, 6 ft. Oz. Pkt.

Blood-Red 71190 15 5

Firefly. Dark orange-yellow, spotted bright

scarlet; dark-leaved 71210 15 5

Geant des Batailles. Light yellow, with

bright red spots 71230 15 5

Ivy-leaved, Mixed 71260 15 5

Lilliput, Baby Rose. White and soft pink.

A splendid variety 71270 15 5

Lilliput, Snow Queen. Cream-white,

very delicate tint 71290 15 5

Lily Schmidt (Victoria). Scarlet. . .71280 15 5

Lucifer. Dark scarlet; dark leaves. . .71300 15 5

Spitfire. Brilliant scarlet. Very fine. .71310 15 5

Queen Wilhelmina. Queen of the Lobb varieties. The foliage is veined and marbled white, setting off the rich rosy scarlet flowers to great advantage. One of

the most effective of the list 71320 15 5

Madame Gunther Hybrids. A French strain noted for wide range of colors . .

71330 15 5

fimbriatum. Mixed. Fringed sorts, mixed.

yA\b. 55c.. .71340 15 5

Finest Mixture

yib. 35c., ^lb. 65c., lb. $1.25. .71350 10 5

N EM ESI A. Very pretty and neat-flowering hardy annual for edgings; attractive, bright-colored flowers. 1 ft.

Pseonia chinensis

compacta alba (White Gem). White; Pkt.

attractive fresh green foli- age 71460 10

caerulea (Blue Gem). Blue

flowers borne in the greatest profusion 71470 IO

strumosa Suttonii grandiflora. Many rich and rare colors; flowers large; foliage beautiful 71480 25

NEMOPHILA. Very pretty, dwarf-growing, hardy annuals of easy culture; continuous bloomers; cup-shaped flowers of brightest colors. Good in pots, edgings, rockeries or beds; moist soil and partial shade is favorable for them. 1 ft. Pkt.

atomaria. White and purple 71500 5

crambeoides. Pale blue 71510 5

discoidalis. Black-brown, white-margined. .

71520 5

insignis. Sky-blue 71530 5

alba. White 71540 5

marginata. Blue, mottled white.

71550 5

maculata. Lilac- white, brown-spotted. 7 1560 5 Mixed oz. 30c.. .71580 5

N I C O T I A N A . Species of tobacco. Showy and free- blooming half-hardy annuals; great garden favorites; in flower all summer; tubular-shaped flowers. 3 ft. Pkt.

affinis. White; very fragrant 71650 5

hybrida. Beautiful shades, mixed.

71660 10

Sandere Hybrids. Many brilliant colors . . .

71680 10

“ Purple-Carmine 71685 10

sylvestris. Large clusters of white flowers; sweet-scented. 4 ft 71690 10

NIEREMBERGIA. Pretty half-hardy perennials of slender growth that bloom freely the first year from seed; cup-shaped flowers. Fine for edgings or hanging-baskets. I ft. Pkt.

gracilis. Lilac and white 71710 10

frutescens. White, tinted with lilac. .71720 10

NIGELLA. See Love-in-a-Mist.

NO LANA. When in flower these hardy annuals are very showy, and are fine for the garden border; of trailing habit. 1 ft. Pkt.

atriplicifolia. Blue 71750 5

grandiflora alba. White;

large-flowered 71760 5

Mixed 71780 5

NYCTERINIA. Pretty half-hardy annuals, form- ing dwarf, compact plants; excellent for beds and borders. 9 in. Pkt.

capensis. White; fragrant in evening. 71810 10

selaginoides. White, flushed lilac. ... 71820 10

CENOTHERA. See Evening Primrose.

P /EON I A. Among hardy perennial plants none are more prized than the Peonies with their large and handsome blooms. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt.

officinalis. Red; single-flowered 71960 5

chinensis, Mixed. Fine double varieties. . .

71970 10

a rborea (Tree Peony). Many varieties. 71980 10

Best Mixed 71990 10

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CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS FLOWER SEEDS 93

Thorburn’s Superb Pansies

PANSY (Viola tricolor; Heartsease)

OUR STRAINS HAVE NEVER BEEN EXCELLED

The Pansy is a plant that we all delight to grow in plentiful supply for flowers all the year. For very early outdoor bedding the seed is sown from August to October, in a coldframe, or in rich, moist garden beds, from which the plants can be transferred to a coldframe, setting them 2 to 3 inches apart each way before severe winter weather begins. In spring three-fourths of them can be lifted out for bedding and the rest left to bloom in the frame. For winter blooming in a frame set the plants about twice as far apart, and thin out half of them in the spring. Cover the blooming plants with sashes, adding a covering of mat- ting or straw in very cold weather. In mild weather remove the mats and tilt the sashes to admit light, heat, and fresh air. In outdoor beds, raised a few inches above the ground, with a mulch of dry leaves and some brush to hold them in place, Pansies will often winter nicely and bloom until midsummer, when a relay of young, vigorous plants should be ready to replace them. Spring sowings should be made early so as to secure good flowers during the early rains. Seed sown in a cool, moist place in June and July, and well tended, will give good flowering plants for fall. If they come into bloom in the heat of the summer, the flowers may be small at first, but, as the weather becomes cooler they will increase in size and beauty, and make a glorious show in the garden. Through summer heat the flowers are finer in a somewhat shaded place, but in almost any situation good Pansy seed will give fine flowers in spring and fall. Early fall sowings give the finest flowers in spring, and a bed of Pansies is one of the most beautiful sights a garden can show. The higher-priced sorts produce the largest flowers and the most brilliant colors. This should be borne in mind when ordering.

We do not sell less than y4 ounce of a kind by weight

Thorburn Superb. The richest and most choicely varied mixture possible. It pro- duces only the finest colors, largest flowers and most beautiful forms 72030

Bugnot Superb Blotched. An exceedingly large, three-blotched strain, with upper

petals finely lined; great diversity of finest colors 72040

Cassier, Finest Mixed. Flowers of grand size, beautifully spotted 72050

Masterpiece. Curled, wavy petals; splendid colors; distinct 72060

Exhibition Strain 72070

Madam Perret. A splendid giant-flowered strain comprising all shades of red from

light rose to dark purple, some of them finely striped 72080

Parisienne, Mixed. Handsome, large-flowering strain 72120

Red Shades, Mixed 72125

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PANSY, continued

Fine Large English. All colors mixed

French. Large flowers; fine mixed

Mixed. Ordinary strain

Azure- Blue. Very fine color

Black-Blue. Dark velvety blue

Black (Faust; King of the Blacks). Almost coal-black. . . .

Bronze. Golden bronze. . . . ■

Cardinal. Brilliant red; very fine

Pale Bright Blue. Splendid; very showy

Fairy Queen. Light blue, with white border

Fire King. Golden with purple

Golden Queen (Yellow Gem). Pure yellow

Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple-violet, shading to light blue

Mahogany-colored

Meteor. Bright yellow and brown, attractively blotched and margined.

Odier, Five-blotched, Improved. Extra-choice strain

President Carnot. Pure white petals, each with a deep blotch

Snow Queen (candidissima). Pure satiny white

White, with Black Center. Very showy

Yellow, with Black Center. Splendid

Yellow, Golden, without Eye. Pure yellow

TRIMARDEAU GIANT. This strain has remarkably large flowers, above their leaves, and generally marked with large blotches; plants orous and compact.

Giant Adonis. Light blue; white margin; splendid

“ Azure-Blue. Light-blue; pure color

“ Indigo-Blue. Very rich color

“ Lord Beaconsfield. Lavender and purple

“ White

“ White, with Dark Eye

“ Yellow. Dark center .

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NEW EARLY-BLOOMING HARDY PANSIES

This new type of Pansy is valuable on account of its hardiness and earliness. If given slight protection they will be found perfectly hardy in this latitude and even farther north, beginning to bloom about the

end of March. Flowers are very large and have a sweet perfume. Pkt.

Celestial Queen. Beautiful light blue with yellow eye 72670 io

Ice King. Silvery white with dark blue blotches 72675 io

March Beauty. Fine dark velvety blue with yellow eye 72680 io

Winter Sun. Rich golden yellow with maroon blotches 72685 io

Hymalis, Mixed 72690 io

Choice Collections of Specially Selected Giant Pansies, or Heartsease — Each collection

8 varieties 72705 $i 75

6 varieties 72715 1 40

PARIS DAISY. See Chrysanthemum frutescens „

JPASSI FLORA (Passion Flower). Pkt.

caerulea. hhP. Blue 72780 10

incarnata. hhP. Pink 72810 10

PEAS, Sweet. See pages 66 to 68.

PELARGONIUM. gP. Beautiful and well-known plants for greenhouse and house culture. Popularly called “Lady Washington Geran- iums.” 2 ft. Pkt.

Show Varieties, Large-flowered, Mixed. .

72840 50

Odier (Blotched), Superb Mixed. . . .72850 50

PENTSTEMON. Beautiful herbaceous perennials; very hardy and free flowering; fine for beds and borders or rock gardens; excellent cut- flowers.

PENTSTEMON, continued

antirrhinoides. Lemon-yellow. ft Pkt.

72870 25

centranthifolius. Bright scarlet. 2 ft. 72880 25

fHartwegii grandiflorus, Mixed. Large- flowered varieties; most brilliant colors.

2^ft 72910 10

Hybridum grandiflorum. Flowers very large and of many colors; very fine. .72915 IO Large-flowered Varieties, Mixed. 3 ft. 72930 10

*PERILLA. An ornamental-leaved, half-hardy annual; for ribbon-gardening and beds; re- sembles the coleus. 1 to 2 ft. Pkt.

*nankinensis. Dark, bronzy purple foliage. .

72950 5

* “ laciniata. Foliage extra dark

purple; beautiful 72960 5

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PETUNIA HYBRIDA. hhA. Once fairly

started, Petunias grow almost as easily as weeds and furnish a glorious succession of bloom from early summer until frost. The large-flowered strains are very beautiful and of almost endless variety. Seed of the double and Giant-flowered Petunias is made expensive by the great amount of labor involved in hand-fertilization, and it is well to handle seed and tiny seedlings with some care. Sow in hotbed, coldframes, or in boxes of fine soil in the sunny windows of a warm room in April or May, and transplant about i foot apart in garden beds. Seed of the double varie- ties has not so much vitality as that of single sorts and needs a little more care in watering to be sure of germination. We have no better plants than the Petunias for beds and masses, borders, window-boxes, baskets and vases. They will grow in almost any soil and bloom profusely through long droughts. The newer varieties are of brilliant colors. The highest priced sorts produce the finest and handsomest flowers , and those we offer are from the most care- fully selected strains , saved at great expense. Apparently similar sorts offered at lower prices are not to he compared with those we offer. Aver- age height, I y2 ft.

SINGLE LARGE-FLOWERING. These have flowers 4 or more inches across. Our strains are superb and the collections offered contain only the finest varieties. Pkt.

Purple King. Royal in color and size.73000 25

Rose. Brilliant rose; a charming shade. . . .

73010 50

superbissima, Mixed. Large, yellow- throated varieties; they make a brilliant

show in the garden 73030 50

Single Mixed 73040 50

Giants of California, Single Mixed.

Special choice strain 73050 50

White. Clear, paper-white flowers of un- usual size 73350 25

FRINGED, LARGE-FLOWERING. These

have deeply cut and fluted margins.

Ruffled Giants. Extra-large flowers, Pkt.

ruffled, fluted and fringed 73400 40

Thorburn’s Century Prize. An un- rivaled strain of fringed, ruffled, giant- flowered sorts in most beautiful colors.

Very valuable 73410 50

Perfection Mixed. Fringed sorts . .73440 25

DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERING. Our seed will produce flowers large, fragrant, elegantly formed and beautiful either for house, garden or conservatory. Only a small proportion of the double strains hear double flowers. The reason of this is the fact that the seed must he selected from single flowers , the double ones not producing seed. The single flowers must he pollinated with pollen from the double ones. Cuttings may be made from double-flowered plants and inserted in light, sandy loam for rooting, thus increasing the percentage of double-flowering plants Pkt.

Mixed 73470 50

Fringed Crimson. Gorgeous colors; extra-

large flowers 73480 75

Fringed Heliotrope. Mauve and helio- trope colorings 73490 75

Fringed Rose 73503 75

Fringed New Fancy Large-Flowered, Mixed. Flowers large and much be- ruffled 73510 75

Thorburn’s Century Prize Petunias

PETUNIA, continued

SINGLE BEDDING VARIETIES. Smaller- flowered sorts, found most valuable for beds and masses. 1 ft. Pkt.

Countess of Ellesmere. Dark rose, with

fine white throat 73540 10

Howard’s Star. Rich crimson; distinct white star in center; very showy and

attractive 73550 10

Rosy Morn. Bright, rosy pink, with white throat; very charming, compact, and

free flowering; for bedding 73560 15

White. Pure white; compact grower. A

very good white sort 73580 10

Inimitable, Mixed. Striped and spotted .

73590 10

Mixed Single. Fine colors

Xoz. 50c., oz. $1.50. .73600 10

PHACELI A. Showy, hardy annuals of easy culture, doing best in a sunny situation; bell-shaped flowers; excellent for bees. Pkt.

campanularia. Rich, deep blue. 9 in. .73690 5

PHASEOLUS multiflorus, Papilio. ... 73740 10

Caracalla 73750 10

PHLOX DRUMMONDII (Flame Flow- er). The hardy annual Phloxes are dazzling in effect, particularly so when sown in masses or ribbon beds of contrasting colors. Few flowers are so easy to grow from seed, so pretty and compact in habit, so quick to bloom, or give such a brilliant display of color for so little cost and care. There are few desirable colors beyond their range, and if given good soil and plenty of water, they will furnish a long supply of delicate flowers. For pot culture dwarf varieties are valuable and as an undergrowth for tall, bare- stemmed plants they are also valuable. The first sowings should be made as soon as the frost is out of the ground in spring, later ones in May, either where the plants are to bloom, or in a

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Phlox Drummondii

PHLOX DRUMMONDII, continued

seed-bed, as the Phlox transplants readily. In transplanting set the taller kinds about a foot apart; if planted too thickly they suffer from mildew. Cutting away the flowers and seed- pods makes the plants more bushy and com- pact, and lengthens their blooming time. Aver- age height, I ft.

GRAND I FLORA. This section has beautiful, round-petaled flowers, larger than in the older sorts; showy and constant, blooming in the greatest profusion from early summer to frost. Our strain is far superior to that ordinarily sold. Pkt.

alba. Pure white flowers borne in profusion

all summer 73770 io

“ oculata. White, with violet eye. 73 780 io

atropurpurea. Dark purple 73790 io

Chamois-Rose. A soft shade 73800 io

cocci nea. Large; brilliant scarlet; very

free-flowering 73810 io

Crimson. Bright color 73820 io

Isabellina. Yellow 73830 io

Kermesina splendens. Vivid crimson;

extra-large flowers 73840 io

rosea. Rose 73850 io

stellata splendens. Star-like; crimson. .

73860 io

Violacea 73865 io

Mixed. Splendid, large-flowering sorts . . . .

}^oz. 6oc., oz. $2. .73870 io

DWARF VARIETIES. Plants of this charming section grow only 6 to 8 inches high and form dense masses of bloom all summer. They are especially useful for beds, edgings, pots, etc. Pkt.

Chamois-Rose. Very fine 73950 15

Brilliant Crimson 73955 15

Fireball. Flame-red; fine for pots and for

edging 73960 15

Purple. Rich dark color 73965 15

Snowball. Pure white; fine for pots. 73980 15

Vermilion, White Center 73995 15

Yellow 74000 15

grandiflora nana compacta. Mixed. . . .

Xoz. $1 . .74010 10

Fancy Mixed 74030 10

STAR PHLOX, cuspidata. Star-shaped; Pkt.

many colors 74050 10

PERENNIAL PHLOX. This hardy sort makes bushes about 3 feet high bearing large heads of finely colored flowers. pkt.

decussata, Mixed 74090 10

Large-flowered Hybrids,

Mixed 74110 15

fPHYSALIS Francheti (Chinese Lantern Pkt. Plant) . A very ornamental , hardy perennial ; has large orange fruits which, dried, are beautiful in winter bouquets. 2 ft. . .74180 10

PH YSOSTEGI A (Obedient Plant). A valuable, summer-flowering, hardy perennial border plant; delicate, white flowers on long stems; good for cutting. 3 ft. Pkt.

grandiflora virginica. Rosy pink. . . .74190 25

alba.. 74200 25

PINKS (Dianthus). In this large and greatly varied genus are some of our most beautiful and best-loved flowers, unsurpassed for color and fragrance. They are hardy biennials that bloom finely the first season, remaining green all winter and blooming the next year also, if lightly pro- tected. Old plants flower the earliest, but as young ones give the largest, finest flowers, sow- ings are made every year. Seed can be sown under glass in the spring, or in an open, sheltered bed. The seedlings are easily transplanted and should stand 8 to 12 inches apart; dwarf ones about 6 inches. If especially large, brilliant flowers are desired, a bed of well-mixed turfy loam, leaf-mold and well-decayed manure should be prepared for them. Average height, 1 ft.

CHINENSIS (China or Indian Pinks). The flowers of all are double and showy. Pkt.

Double White China Pink 74280 5

“ Mixed China Pinks. All best

colors, *4oz- 30c., oz. $1 . .74290 5

Single Mixed 74310 5

Types of Pinks (Dianthus)

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS FLOWER SEEDS 97

PINKS, continued Pkt.

HEDDEWIGII (Japan Pinks). Unusually large and brilliant; often oddly edged, striped and ringed.

Single, The Bride (Little Gem). White,

with purple center 74320 io

“ Crimson Belle. Flowers large and

handsome, dark red, on long,

stiff stems 74330 io

“ Eastern Queen. Rose-colored

flowers , 2 to 4 inches across ; finely

striped and stained 74340 io

“ Queen of Holland. Splendid;

white 74350 io

“ Mixed. }ioz. 30c., oz. $1 .. .74360 5

“ Mixed, Giant-flowered.. . .74370 10

“ Mixed nobilis (Royal Pink).

Large, frilled and fringed flowers of glowing blood-red, shad- ing to carmine and pink and even white; vigorous and tall- growing; abundant, continuous bloomer; fine flower for cut- ting 74380 15

Double, Mixed. A splendid assortment. .

J^oz. 40c., oz. $1.25 . .74385 10

“ diadematus fl.-pl. (Diadem

Pink). Double; magnificent in

color and variety 74390 10

“ Fireball. Brilliant scarlet; very

compact and floriferous vines;

for massing 74400 10

“ Mourning Pink. Very large,

double flowers of blackish crim- son, fringed white; very effec- tive, and a handsome cut-

flower 74410 10

LACINI ATUS —

Fireball, fl.-pl 74435 10

Oriental Beauty. Petals wide, crinkled, richly marked with pink, white, etc. 74440 10

punctatus. Dark-shaded Princess Pink. Quite peculiar colors, such as purplish vio- let, blood-red, dark salmon, etc. . .74450 15

Salmon Queen. Beautiful rosy salmon;

handsome single flowers 74460 10

Snowball. Large, double, white. . . .74470 10

Single, Mixed. Fringed flowers of all

colors }ioz. 50c., oz. $1.50. .74500 10

Double, Mixed j4oz. 60c.. .74510 IO

Fringed Double, Mixed 74515 IO

IMPERIALIS FL.-PL. (Double Imperial Pink). Robust, bushy grower; large, double. Pkt.

Double, Mixed 74530 IO

PLUMARIUS (Sweet May Pinks). These are fine, fragrant, hardy perennials of the old-time gardens, still reckoned among the most beauti- ful for massing and cutting. Pkt.

Pheasant’s Eye. Fringed flowers. .. 74600 5

scoticus (Double Scotch Pink). A series of exquisite colors; ours is the finest

strain 74620 50

semperflorens (Perpetual Pink). Double, semi-double, and single; of various

colors 74630 15

Single Pinks, Mixed

>£oz. 25c., oz. 60c. . .74650 10

Double Dwarf, Mixed 74670 10

Double and Semi-double Grass Pinks.

Pretty flowers of delicate colors. . .74680 15

Double Mixed. Extra fine 74690 10

Platycodon grandiflorum

PLATYCODON (Wahlenbergia; Large Chinese Bellflower). Handsome, hardy perennials that do best in light, dry situations; bushy growth; bear large, bell-shaped flowers in great pro-

fusion. Pkt.

grandiflorum. Deep blue. 2 ft 74800 10

album. White. 2 ft.. 74810 10

See, also, Campanula.

POLEMONIUM. See Jacob’s Ladder.

fPOLYANTHUS ( Primula elatior). Fine spring- blooming and free-flowering, hardy perennials, alike suitable to pot or garden culture. 9 in. Pkt.

Mixed ...74900 10

Large-flowered, Finest Mixed. Fine col- lection 74910 25

Gold-laced. Very attractive and showy.. . .

74920 25

POPPY (Pa paver). Before tulips are fairly gone our gardens begin to be gay with Poppies. Few flowers have the same grace of stem, airi- ness of poise, and delicacy of tissue. For beds and borders, with a background of green, there is nothing finer. Some sorts are admirable for naturalizing in open wooded grounds; others, like the Shirley, are beautiful for cutting. A sandy loam suits Poppies best, and, as their strong tap-roots are difficult to transplant, it is well to sow the seed where the plants are to bloom. Sowings made in fall and at intervals in spring will provide a long succession of flowers. Sow thinly, covering very lightly, and thin the plants to stand about a foot apart. The best plants are those grown from early sowings while I the soil is cool and moist.

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POPPIES, continued

PERENNIAL VARIETIES. Tall, large-flowered, and showy. Average height, 2 to 4 ft. Pkt. bracteatum. Glowing scarlet; on long

stems. 3 ft 74950 5

orientale. Enormous flowers of deep, flashing scarlet, with black spots in center ; entirely hardy anywhere; fine for cutting.

3 ft 74960 10

Brilliant. Vivid scarlet ; beau- tiful 74970 10

Mixed Hybrids. Finest shades 75010 10

nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). These dwarf, bright yellow Poppies form one of the chief attractions of the garden through several months. They are most beau- tiful when grown in masses from seed sown every year; if sown very early they bloom

same season. 1 ft 75030 10

aurantiacum coccineum. Orange-red. All of this class have crimped petals and pe- culiar grace 75040 10

album. Pure white . . . .75050 10

“ Mixed 75060 10

ANNUAL VARIETIES. This section includes fine double and single flowers of greatly varying sizes, self-colored, and daintily edged. All are easily cultivated and greatly admired. Average height, 3 ft. Pkt.

Thorburn Giant White. White flowers of grand form and size, with silky petals.

3 to 4 ft 75090 5

Danebrog. Large; single; scarlet, with

white cross at base of petals 75100 5

English Scarlet Field Poppy

oz. 50c. . .75110 5

Shirley Poppies

POPPIES, continued Pkt.

Flag of Truce. Pure white; large and

showy flowers 75120 5

Maid of the Mist. Pure white; single; very large; deeply fringed. 3 to 4 ft. 75130 5

Mephisto rosea. Fine single 75145 5

Miss Sherwood. Large; single; satiny white, with upper half of petals chamois-

rose 75150 5

Shirley Best Mixed. Indescribably bright, dainty and gauzy; a favorite for cut- ting }ioz. 20c., oz. 50c. . .75160 5

glaucum (Tulip Poppy). Striking, tulip- shaped flowers of intensely brilliant

scarlet; dwarf 75180 10

Single Mixed oz. 25c. . .75215 5

Double American Flag. White, bordered with scarlet; exceedingly bril- liant flowers 75220 5

“ Cardinal. The immense scarlet

flowers last unusually well. 75230 5

“ Carnation-flowered Hybrid,

White Swan. Pure white.75250 5

“ Carnation - flowered, Mixed.

Very double ; fringed

oz. 30c. . . 75260 5

“ Mikado. Large, white flowers,

fringed with rose 75270 5

“ Paeony-flowered, Dwarf, Fire-

ball. Deep scarlet; very large-

flowering 75280 5

“ Paeony - flowered, Snowball.

White; large-flowering. . . . 75290 5

“ Paeony-flowered, Dwarf, Mixed

Hybrids. Splendid 75300 5

** Paeony-flowered, Mixed. Large,

handsome flowers of many

colors 75310 5

“ Queen. Double flowers of the

Shirley type. Very delicate and brilliant colors, from palest pink

to rosy scarlet 75315 25

“ Ranunculus-flowered, Mixed.

Flowers small, finely formed,

double oz. 40c. . . 75320 5

“ somniferum (Opium Poppy).. . .

oz. 15c. . .75322 5

“ Mixed, All Sorts, oz. 25c. . .75340 5

PORTULACA. This charming little hardy annual is unrivaled for brilliancy among plants of low growth, and, although it flourishes under almost all conditions, hot sun and a light, sandy soil suit it best. Nothing is prettier for beds, edgings, rockwork, etc. As an undergrowth for taller plants it is also valuable. Through the driest, hottest seasons it flourishes amazingly, carpeting the ground with a mat of succulent foliage that, in the forenoon, is hidden by gayest of flowers. The seed does not germinate until hot weather, and should be sown late. This plant requires little care and can be transplanted in full flower. Average height, 6 in.

SINGLE VARIETIES. Each strong plant will cover a space of about 1 foot or more in

diameter. Pkt.

albiflora. Pure white 75420 10

Pink 75425 10

aurea. Deep, golden yellow 75430 10

rosea. Rich rose 75450 10

splendens. Crimson 75460 10

Thellussonii. Scarlet 75470 10

Thorburnii. Bright yellow 75480 10

Striped .75485 10

Mixed F4OZ. 25c., oz. 75c.. .75490 10

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PORTULACA, continued

DOUBLE VARIETIES. These flowers are so full and perfect as to resemble tiny roses. Toward the close of the season they will increase in size and beauty. As the full, double flowers do not produce seed, it must be saved from the semi- double flowers growing with the full-doubles. The product of that seed will produce many single flowers. As these bloom earlier they can be pulled out like weeds. When the full-doubles appear cuttings can be made from them and the bed extended indefinitely with only full- double flowers. Our strains must not be confused with the ordinary , cheap seed usually sold. Pkt.

Double Bright Red 75510 20

“ Kermesina. Crimson 75515 20

“ purpurea. Purple 75518 20

“ Pink 75525 20

“ Rose 75530 20

“ Salmon 75550 20

“ Scarlet 75560 20

“ Sulphur- Yellow 75570 20

“ White 75580 20

“ Yellow 75590 20

“ Mixed. Grown from cuttings; a splendid assortment of colors. .

75600 20

POTENTILLA. Handsome and brilliant in flower are these desirable, hardy perennials. Foliage ornamental; bloom all summer; of the easiest

cultivation. 2 ft. Pkt.

Mixed. Brilliant colors 75690 10

PRIMULA

CHINESE PRIMROSE. gP. Primula, or Chinese Primrose, stands in the first rank among greenhouse plants, and is fine for winter and spring blooming. It is free-flowering and is especially valuable for cut-flowers and for house- and window-culture. A cool place suits it best. Sow the seeds in drills in a light, rich soil, in shallow boxes, at any time from the middle of March to the end of May; the earliest sown seed will naturally produce the earliest bloom. Cover the seed about H$inch and press the soil on them with a board or the bottom of a pot. Water moderately; avoid forcing the seed. The plants must be well ventilated, well watered, and slightly shaded. Average height, 9 in. Pkt.

sinensis fimbriata alba. White; fringed.

75720 25

“ fimbriata alba magnifica. Pure

white ; fringed ; extra-choice.75730 35

“ fimbriata, Bright Rose. Dainty

fringed flowers 75740 35

“ fimbriata coccinea. Bright red;

fringed 75750 35

“ fimbriata caerulea. Blue; fringed.

75760 35

“ fimbriata Kermesina splendens.

Crimson ; fine shade ; fringed

75770 35

“ fimbriata rubra. Red; gracefully

fringed flowers 75780 25

“ fimbriata Covent Garden White

Improved. The finest market- garden Primula. Large blooms, beautifully fringed. Solid petals,

erect: free-flowering 75782 60

“ fimbriata delicata. A beautiful,

soft pink color. The blooms are very large, solid, and erect; extra free flowering and extremely at- tractive 75784 60

PRIMULA, continued

sinensis fimbriata, King George V. A Pkt. dense crimson, almost giant size, beautifully fringed and very free -flowering. The darkest Primula yet offered and a splen- did variety 75786 60

“ fimbriata, Orange King. Said to

be an entirely new pleasing color. Extra free-flowering and of

splendid habit 75788 60

“ fimbriata, True Blue, or Giant

magnifica Blue. Best blue; beautiful fimbriated blooms; very

free-flowering 75789 60

“ fimbriata, Extra- Fine Mixed.

Fringed 75790 25

fimbriata filicifolia alba. White.

All these are fringed and have

fern-like foliage 75810 50

fimbriata filicifolia Mixed. 75830 50

“ fimbriata plena rubra. Red.

Beautifully fringed, double flow- ers 75870 50

“ fimbriata plena alba. White...

75880 50

“ fimbriata plena Mixed. . .75890 50

stellata, Blue Star Improved. This is a strain of really Giant Blue Star Primulas. The dark blue flower harmonizes with the pale green foliage. Very desirable. .75895 50

Crimson. The grandest colored of all Star Primulas. The rich crimson blooms are very bril- liant 75897 50

Giant White Star. Pure white massive blooms, produced in great abundance, admirably re- lieved by dark foliage . . . 75899 50

Salmon-Pink. Greatly improved strain. Fine for table decora- tion, as a companion to the

White Star 75900 50

Mixed (Star Primulas). Very floriferous 75910 50

Primula sinensis

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PRIMULA, continued

OBCONICA. gP. For open border; also do well in the house window-garden. Continuous and free bloomers during the winter months. Pkt.

grandiflora alba. White 76000 35

carminea. Carmine. . .76010 35

hybrida, Mixed 76030 25

gigantea Kermesina, Car- mine. Red 76080 50

gigantea, Crimson. .. 76090 50

gigantea, Rose 76110 50

gigantea, Mixed. Giant

flowering 76120 50

malacoides. gP. Dainty, soft lilac-pink;

fine for pot culture. 18 in 76150 25

malacoides, alba. Fine white 76160 25

HARDY VARIETIES. The hardy Primroses are among the most prized of our spring- blooming plants. A slight protection, will be found beneficial. 1 to 1^ ft. Pkt.

japonica (Japanese Primrose). hP. Pur- ple; called the “Queen of Prim- roses.” 1 >2 to 2 ft 76220 10

hybrida, Mixed. hP. From a

fine collection 76230 25

vulgaris (English Primrose). hP. Yellow;

fragrant. 6 in 76250 10

See, also, Auricula, Cowslip, and Polyanthus. PRIMROSE, Evening (CEnothera). The Oeno- thera, or Evening Primrose, blooms all summer very freely. The bright, poppy-like flowers open early every evening and last well into the next day; of the easiest culture in sunny situations. CEnothera Drummondii. hA. Light yel- Pkt.

low. 1^ ft 76310 5

Lamarckiana, fhB. Large yel- low flowers. 3 ft 76320 10

rosea (mexicana). hA. Bright

rose. 6 in 76330 10

Mixed Annual Varieties . 76370 5

PUERARI A Thunbergiana. See Kudzu Vine. PYRETHRUM. Showy, hardy perennials growing 2 feet in height, with most brilliant and lasting flowers. The dwarf Golden Feather is the well-known variety used for carpet bedding, edgings, and borders. Pkt.

atrosanguineum. Red and dark red

shades 76390 10

roseum hybridum, Single, Mixed . 76400 10

“ hybridum, Double, Mixed. 76410 25

tparthenifolium aureum (Golden Feather). Yellow, fern-like leaves; fine for edgings.

6 to 8 in 76460 5

Pyrethrum hybridum

REHMANNIA angulata. Splendid, half- Pkt.

hardy, herbaceous perennials, with beauti- ful, large, rosy purple flowers, similar to those of Incarvillea Delavayi. For pot- culture or outdoors in sheltered situations.

3 ft 76530 25

RHODANTHE. Beautiful, delicate-looking Ever- lasting flowers, much prized for winter bou- quets. These half-hardy annuals are also valuable garden plants. Glaucous gray foliage.

1 >2 ft. Pkt.

maculata. Rose, with dark center . . .76570 10

alba. Pure white 76580 10

“ Mixed 76590 10

Manglesii. Rose; very fine. 76600 10

RHODODENDRON arboreu m hybridum.

The well-known, hardy evergreen shrub. Mixed varieties. 10 ft 76640 25

RICINUS (Castor -Oil Plant). Picturesquely showy and imposing, the Ricinus gives to the garden magnificent semi-tropical effects. Grown as a specimen it makes a perfect pyramid of gigantic leaves; a dozen plants in a large bed show a glorious mound of glistening colors and may be admired from a long distance; planted thickly it soon forms a handsome screen or hedge; the lower-growing dark-leaved sorts are beautiful for dotting here and there among cannas, scarlet pelargoniums, etc Tall varieties grow from 8 to 10 feet high, with leaves several feet across and beautifully lobed. Half-hardy annuals. Pkt.

borboniensis arboreus. Green foliage.

15 ft 76680 5

cambogensis. Glistening dark maroon;

stems black. 5 ft 76690 5

Gibsonii. Dark red. 5 ft 76700 5

hybridus panormitans. Cross between Cambogensis and Zanzibarensis. Huge, dark brown leaves; blue-powdered stems;

upright habit 76710 10

sanguineus. Red stems and seeds. 6ft.76760 5

zanzibarensis, Red. Distinct and hand- some 76770 5

Finest Mixed. 8 to 10 ft. ..

oz. 35c. ..76780 5

Mixed. Fine sorts oz. 30c. ..76790 5

Collection of Ricinus, including 6 varieties, choicest sorts 76820 25

ROCKET (Sweet Rocket; Hesperis). Spring-flower- ing, hardy herbaceous perennials; fragrant; easily grown in light soil ; transplant frequently ; very free blooming. Pkt.

matronalis. Purple. 3 ft

*4oz. 20c., oz. 50c. . . .76880 5

alba. White; fine cut-flower.

3 ft 76890 5

“ Mixed 76910 5

ROMNEYA Coulteri (California Tree, or Matilija Poppy). This beautiful, half- hardy perennial Poppy should have a sheltered position in the garden. Fine, fragrant, white flowers. 4 ft 76930 25

ROSA polyantha nana multiflora. fhP.

Dwarf, compact bushes covered with small, single and double blossoms in vari- ous colors. These Roses flower the first season from seed. 2 ft 76960 10

ROSE CAMPION. See Agrostemma coronaria.

ROSE OF HEAVEN. See Agrostemma Cceli-rosa.

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RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Attractive and com- pact-growing plants, most suitable for beds and borders or clumps among shrubs; showy, large, yellow flowers with dark central cones; easily grown. Pkt.

ampiexicaulis. hA. Pure golden yellow.

2# ft 76990 5

bicolor superba. hA. Golden yellow; long

stems. 2 ft 77010 5

fulgida variabilis. hP. Various yellow

shades. 2>£ ft 77020 10

Newmannii. hP. Vivid orange-yellow.

3 ft 77030 10

RUM EX hymenosepalus. An ornamental hardy perennial from California, with long gray-green leaves; also known as Pie-Plant there, as the leaf-stalks are used the same as rhubarb. Of economic value as well, as its roots produce tannin. It is of easy cultiva- tion; fine erect grower. 3 ft 77060 10

SAINTPAULIA ionantha (The Usambara Violet). A lovely greenhouse perennial, violet-like in appearance; large, deep blue

flowers. 6 in 77090 25

SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue). These showy, half-hardy annuals bear beautiful, funnel- shaped flowers having dark veins on a ground which varies from white to crimson, yellow, orange, etc., and intermediate shades. They are easily grown, require a light, rich, sandy loam and will respond to liberal treatment. Bloom from late summer until frost. 2 ft. Pkt.

graridiflora, Extra-Choice, Mixed. A fine

assortment of colors. . .77160 10

superbissima (Emperor), Mixed. Finest strain of very

large flowers. 77210 15

Tall Mixed %oz. 35c.. .77230 10

Dwarf Mixed 77240 10

SALVIA (Flowering Sage). The Salvia splen- dens is a standard bedding plant that keeps the garden bright with color until late in autumn. For pot culture, for cutting and for borders, etc., it is very valuable. In this climate sow seed in window-boxes or frames in March or April, and set the plants outdoors the latter part of May, or sow outdoors not before J une 1 , and protect from heavy rains and strong winds. The plants grow and bloom profusely in any light, rich soil. Both the tender and hardy perennial sorts bloom the first year, and all are treated as annuals, argentea. hP. Silver-leaved; flowers white; Pkt.

blooms in spring. 3 ft 77300 5

farinacea. hA. Light blue flowers in great abundance; good for cutting; forms a neat

bush. 3 ft 77320 10

patens. A handsome, tender, perennial, with erect spikes of rich, blue flowers; fine for

borders or the greenhouse. 2 ft 77330 25

SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage). hhP. These are the well-known bedders, single plants of which carry many long, flaming flower-spikes open at one time, keeping up the display until frost. Pkt. grandif&ora, Scarlet. A rich-flowered bed- der; long spikes. 3 ft. pioz. 85c., oz. $3 . .

77360 15

Ball of Fire. Very dwarf and compact, ball- shaped variety, especially suitable for pot culture. The plants are about 2 feet high to the top of the flower-spikes, and about the same in diameter. Color dull red; large spikes, similar to No. 77410 77390 25

Salpiglossis grandiflora

SALVIA SPLENDENS, continued Pkt.

Bonfire. Our well-known, compact Salvia — the freest blooming of all, seemingly on fire all the time, with dense, flaming scarlet spikes. ft. F4OZ. $1.50, oz. $5. . .77400 15

Early Dwarf Zurich. Grows only 12 to 15 inches high, with many fine, erect, slender spikes to each plant, borne well above its handsome foliage. Color brilliant scarlet ; splendid bedding variety, earliest of all . .

77410 25

Lord Fauntleroy. Only 18 inches high; very compact, with the brilliant scarlet flower-spikes standing clear above the foliage. Fine for bedding in masses or for borders around beds of taller sorts; also fine for pots. Very early flowering . 77420 25

Scarlet Dragon. A superb bedding plant for summer and autumn; flowers are nearly twice the size of the old Scarlet Sage; when full grown the plants form bushes about 3 feet in height , and the same in diameter, and are a mass of bloom. 77430 25

Silverspot. Rich, green leaves elegantly spotted with yellow. The intense, bright scarlet flowers are large and lavishly borne; neat and compact. 2}4 ft. . . 77440 25

SANVITALI A procumbens fl.-pl. Beautiful dwarf-growing, hardy annual for beds or borders; bright yellow, double flowers; blooms all summer. 6 in 77490 10

SAPONARIA. Pretty, dwarf bedding plants, es- pecially adapted for edgings and borders; long and profuse bloomers. 1 ft. Pkt.

calabrica. hA. Red 77510 5

alba. hA. White 77520 5

Scarlet Queen. hA. Very bril- liant 77530 5

Mixed 77535 5

ocymoides. hP. Rose-colored flowers; trailing; blooms early ; fine for rockwork. 6 in.. 77540 10

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SAXIFRAGA, Perennial Mixed. Interesting Pkt. little plants, especially prized for all kinds of

rockwork; also for hardy borders. 9 in

77560 10

SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride; Scabious, etc.). Well-established garden favorites. They grow about 2 feet high and flower through the summer until frost. The flowers are borne on long stems and last a long time when cut. Fine for beds or borders. Sow seed outdoors in spring when danger from frost is past. Pkt.

caucasica (Blue Bonnet). hP. This hardy perennial should be in every garden. The flowers are large and semi-double, of pale lavender color, growing on long stems;

splendid for cutting

. .77590

IO

Hardy Annuals — -

candidissima fl.-pl. (Snowball).

Double;

white

. .77600

IO

minor aurea fl.-pl. Double; golden yel-

low

. .77610

IO

Tall Black-Purple

. .77620

IO

“ Flesh-Color

. . 77630

IO

“ Tall Lavender.

. .77635

IO

“ Scarlet

. .77640

IO

atropurpurea maxima. Very

double;

mixed

. .77650

15

Mixed, Tall. Large flowers of bright colors J^oz. 30c. . . 77660 5

Mixed, Dwarf 77670 5

Dwarf Japonica 77675 5

SCHIZANTHUS. Very beautiful and showy, hardy annuals, fine for beds and borders in the sum- mer garden. Grown in pots in early spring in the greenhouse they become elegant foliage plants, with masses of flowers. pi to 2 ft.

Scabiosa

SCHIZANTHUS, continued

papilionaceus. Purple, yellow, and crim- Pkt.

son 77750 5

pinnatus. Mixed. Floriferous 77760 5

retusus. Red; splendid 77770 5

albus. White, inside yellow; very

fine 77780 5

wisetonensis. Light shades; long and pro- fuse blooming; fine pot-

plant 77810 25

May Blossom. Pale rose-

pink and white. Free from

any markings or darker

tints. Dwarf, compact, pyramidal habit . . . .77830 25 Mixed 77840 5

SEDUM (Stonecrop). Showy and useful little plants for carpet bedding, edgings, rockwork, stone walls, etc. Will do well in any soil and dry situations. pkt.

acre. Yellow 77900 10

caeruleum. hA. Blue. 4 in 77910 10

SEN EC ID. See Jacobaea.

SENSITIVE PLANT. See Mimosa pudica.

SILENE (Catchfly). Bright-colored and free- flowering hardy annuals, suitable for rockwork or garden beds and borders, blooming all sum- mer; succeed finely in any light, loamy soil. 1 ft. Pkt.

Armeria. Red 77960 5

“ alba. White 77970 5

‘ Mixed 77975 5

pendula. Red 77980 5

“ alba. White 77985 5

Double Rose 77990 5

Bonnettii. Dark purple; dark

stems 78010 5

“ Mixed 78020 5

JSMILAX ( Myrsiphyllum asparagoides ). A well-known greenhouse climber, with small, dark green foliage; of great value in floral work. 8 ft 78050 10

SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum). The

Snapdragon is one of our finest perennials, flowering the first year from seed. Its bright- colored, curiously formed flowers always excite interest. The rich spikes are beautiful for cut- ting, and keep fresh a long time. Flower pro- fusely through summer until frost. For early flowers, sow under glass in February or March, and transplant into beds of warm, dry soil moderately enriched. The Snapdragon is treated as an annual and the seed sown every year. Average height, 2 ft.

TALL, LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES—

Pkt.

Blood-Red. Fine color 78170 10

Delilah. White and carmine 78180 10

Feltham Beauty. Long spikes of enor- mous deep rose-pink blooms with white

center 78185 25

Firefly. Scarlet and white 78190 10

Galathee. Crimson and white 78200 10

Garnet 78204 10

Nelrose. Silvery pink; very long stems;

fine for greenhouse 78205 30

Orange Beauty. Very large-flowering, lovely orange-scarlet with gold tip . 78208 25

Queen Victoria. Pure white 78210 IO

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SNAPDRAGON, TALL, LARGE-FLOWERING, continued

Pkt.

Rose 78215 io

Scarlet . 78217 io

Venus. Delicate pink, with white throat.

78225 15

White. Beautiful for cutting 78230 io

Yellow. A pure, soft color 78240 io

Large-flowered, Mixed. Fine

F^oz. 30c., oz. $1 . .78270 10

SEMI-DWARF VARIETIES. Plants of this sec- tion make excellent bedders, as they bloom extra profusely and are only about 15 inches high. Pkt.

Black Prince. Nearly black 78310 10

Bonfire. Lovely orange-pink 78320 15

Cottage Maid. Pale coral - pink, white

throat 78330 15

Crimson King. Bright crimson; a deeper

color than Scarlet King .78340 15

Fawn. Terra-cotta-pink and pale yellow;

extra fine 78343 25

Golden Beauty. Large, sturdy spikes;

rich golden yellow 78345 25

Mauve Beauty. Lovely rose-mauve. 78355 25

Queen of the North. Pure white; small- leaved .78360 10

Rose Dore. Pretty, self-colored salmon-

rose 78370 25

Rose Queen. Rich rose 78375 25

Scarlet King. Brilliant scarlet; tall spikes

of flowers 78380 15

Fine Semi-Dwarf Mixed 78400 10

Collection of Snapdragons, including — six varieties Finest Tall 78450 30

SOLANUM. gP. The Solanums are very orna- mental, fruit-bearing plants, and thrive best in light, rich soil. Fine for winter decoration in the house or conservatory, and especially desir- able for the Christmas season. If used in summer garden, give very warm situation. 1 to 3 ft. Pkt.

Capsicastrum (Jerusalem Cherry). Scarlet, globular berries; fine for pots. 1 to i>{

ft 78480 10

giganteum. Small, round, red berries;

large, handsome variety 78490 10

tSeaforthianum. Beautiful climber; egg- shaped, yellowish red fruit. Very attractive

and showy. 8 ft 78510 10

Warscewiczii. Pale yellow fruit; smooth and shining; handsome sort 78520 10

STACHYS lanaia (Lamb’s Ears). Ornamen- tal hardy perennial, with silvery white, woolly leaves; used for edgings and borders; easily grown. 1 yi ft 78600 5

STATICE (Sea Lavender). Pretty plants for the summer garden in beds or borders; good for rockwork also; much valued when dried as Everlastings for winter bouquets. 1 to 2 ft. Pkt.

Bonduellii. hA. Golden yellow 78630 5

sinuata. hA. Blue; very fine 78640 5

candidissima. hA. White; fine

for edging. 78650 5

candidissima Mixed 78655 5

incana hybrida nana. hP. Dwarf;

mixed colors 78670 5

pseudo armeria. hP. Mixed 78685 5

STEVIA serrata. fgP. Greenhouse perennial; bears very elegant sprays of tiny white, fragrant flowers which are splendid for cutting. 2 ft 78740 10

Snapdragon

STOCKS (Matthiola). Stocks have good habit, fine leaves, beautiful and fragrant flow- ers, a long season of bloom and adaptability to many conditions of culture. They are unsur- passed for bedding, edging, pot-culture and for cutting. F or fine early flowers sow under glass in March or April , transplanting the seedlings when an inch high into other pots or boxes, or into fine soil spread over some discarded hotbed. In May transfer to garden beds of deep, rich soil, setting the plants a foot apart. Transplanting several times in the early stages of growth tends to make them more dwarf and compact. For later flowers sowings may be made in the open ground in May. If plants that begin to bloom late are carefully potted in fall they will flower finely all winter in a house that is tolerably cool and moist. Average height, 1 to 1 y2 ft.

TEN WEEKS. Half-hardy annuals. Pkt.

Large- flowering Dwarf Pyramidal,

Finest Mixture 78840 25

Dwarf Large-flowering. Long, splen- did spikes; large, double flowers.

Bright Red 78870 10

Blood-Red. Very rich 78880 10

Carmine 78890 10

Crimson 78900 10

Dark Blue. Beautiful 78910 10

Light Blue. Exquisite 78930 IO

Rose. Very dainty, light color . .78940 IO

Snow-White 78950 IO

Violet 78960 IO

Mixed 78980 IO

Dresden Perpetual or Branching— Cut-and- Come- Again, Princess Alice, White. Large spikes; popu- lar variety for cutting 79000 25

Snow White 79005 25

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STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster). This popular hardy perennial bears, all summer, large, attractive flowers resembling semi-double asters; fine for cut-flowers. 2 ft. Pkt.

cyanea. Lavender-blue; handsome. . .79610 10

Mixed 79630 10

STONECROP. SeeSedum.

SUMMER CYPRESS. See Kochia trichophylla.

Sweet William (see page 105)

Potted Stock for winter flowering

STOCKS, DRESDEN PERPETUAL, continued Pkt.

Cut - and - Come - Again, Empress Augusta Victoria. Delicate silvery lilac flowers in magnificent trusses; of true pyramidal growth. 2 feet . .

79010 25

Brilliant. Blood-red 79015 25

Creole. Canary-yellow 79017 25

May Queen. Pale blue 79018 25

Mixed 79020 25

AUTUMN AND LATE-FLOWERING— Winter, or Brompton Large-flowering— Empress Elizabeth. Bright rose.79275 25

White Lady 79290 25

Winter “Nice59 Varieties, Large flow’c—

Abundance. Carmine-rose 79310 25

Almond Blossom. White shaded car- mine 79315 25

Beauty off Nice. Flesh-color; extra-large

flowers 79320 25

Cote d’Azure. Violet-blue 79325 25

Monte Carlo. Pure yellow 79330 25

Crimson 79335 25

Pure White 79340 25

Summer Night. Rich deep blue.79345 25 Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac. . .79350 25 Mixed 79370 25

SUNFLOWER (Helianthus). Very stately and decorative hardy annuals, with great masses of yellow flowers. Among shrubbery, and for backgrounds and screens, nothing could be finer. Their long stems and wonderful lasting qualities make, them valuable as cut-flowers, and the seed is used for feeding birds. They are said to be good for absorbing the miasma of low grounds. Plant the seed in the open garden in spring, and thin the plants to stand 3 to 4 feet apart.

argyrophyllus (Texas Silver Queen). Has Pkt. handsome silvery foliage and a profusion of small, elegant, single flowers. 4 ft. .79670 5

cucumerifolius. Of pyramidal growth;

small, bright orange,

single flowers. 3 ft

79680 5

Stella. Handsome; large- flowered ; primrose-yel- low 79700 10

hybridus, Finest Mixed.

All shades and colors

79715 10

Single, Fine Mixed

)4oz. 25c., oz. 75c.. .79730 10

Double California. Dark yellow. 5 ft. 79740 5

“ Dwarf. Beautiful, dahlia-like flow- ers, 3 inches across 79750 5

“ Dwarf Variegated-leaved. Foliage

spotted with yellow; flowers bright

yellow. Very fine 79760 5

“ Globe - flowered. Ball - shaped;

blooms late. 3 ft 79770 5

“ Chrysanthemum-flowered .79785 5

macrophyllus giganteus. Huge leaves and

yellow flowers 79800 5

Primrose-colored. Graceful flowers of a

lovely color; beautiful for cutting. 5 ft

79810 5

Sutton’s New Red. Of freely branching habit, producing numerous well-shaped, dark-centered, brilliant flowers, banded with bright chestnut-red, merging to yellow at tips of the petals 79815 10

SWEET PEAS ( Lathyrus odoratus ). See pages 66 to 68.

SWEET SULTAN. See Centaurea moschata.

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SWEET WILLIAM ( Dianthus barbatus). The splendid old-fashioned hardy perennial, pro- ducing large heads of beautifully colored, sweet- scented flowers in abundance; easily grown, flow- ering the second year from seed, i ft. Pkt. Single Auricula-flowered oculatus mar- ginatus (Hunt’s Perfection). Various shades, with white eye

and white bordered 79920 5

“ Pink Beauty (roseus). Rosy

chamois 79940 15

“ Scarlet Beauty. Brilliant scarlet;

very fine 79950 15

“ White 79960 5

“ Mixed. . ,}{oz. 20c., oz. 50c.. .79970 5

Double Crimson 79990 10

“ White 80000 10

“ Mixed 80010 10

Giant Double and Single Mixed

%oz. 30c., oz. $1 . .80020 IO Annual, Finest Mixed 80030 15

TAGETES. hA. Pretty, dwarf-growing, single- flowering Marigolds; fine for beds and especially so for edgings. Pkt.

lucida. Yellow; fragrant; good for cutting.

1 ft 80090 IO

signata pumila. Bright golden yellow; bushy

habit; fine for edgings. 8 in 80100 10

See, also, Marigolds.

TASSEL FLOWER. See Cacalia.

TECOMA Smithii. gP. Splendid greenhouse shrub; winter-blooming; fine for pots; large heads of innumerable flowers, lemon with orange. 6 ft 80130 25

ITHUNBERGI A alata, Mixed. A very pretty rapidly growing, tender perennial climber that is usually grown as an annual. Prized for window-boxes, vases, hanging-baskets, trellises, etc. 6 ft 80160 10

TOAD FLAX. See Linaria.

TO REN I A. Beautiful tender annuals that, started early in the spring in heat, will bloom contin- uously all summer until frost; fine for vases, baskets, and the summer garden. 10 in. Pkt. Fournieri. Sky-blue, with purple spots and

yellow throat 80190 25

“ alba, “White Wings." Pure

white with yellow throat. 80200 2 5

Fine Mixed. Very choice. 80210 25

fT RAC HELIUM caeruleum. hhP. An at- tractive late-flowering perennial suited to culture as an annual; pale blue flowers; good in garden or greenhouse. 1 ft. . .80240 10

TRITOMA (Red-Hot-Poker Plant). This splendid half-hardy perennial js also well known as Torch Lily; has gorgeous spikes of bloom; easily grown; should be largely planted. Fine in late sum- mer and fall. Pkt.

Uvaria grandiflora. Fiery orange flower- spikes; large and showy. 3 to 4 ft. . .80330 10

TROLLjUS, Mixed Hybrids (Globe Flower). Desirable hardy perennial with large, buttercup - like blossoms; free - flowering through the early summer; do well in any soil. Flowers vary from pale yellow to deep gold, bordering on vermilion.

1 to 2 ft 80360 10

TROP/EOLUM. See Nasturtium.

Mammoth Verbena (see page 106)

TROP4EOLUM canariense. See Canary-Bird Flower.

fVALERIANA (Valerian). Very handsome hardy perennials that have been too much neglected; bloom all summer. Fine for borders, wild gardens and rockwork; of easiest culture. 2 ft. pkt>

alba. White 80460 5

rubra. Red 80470 5

Mixed ....80480 5

VENUS’ LOOKING GLASS (Specularia). A pretty little hardy annual, blooming profusely in spring and summer, and desirable for edg- ing flower-beds and borders; of easy culture.

9 in. Pkt.

Blue 80530 5

White 80550 5

Mixed 80560 5

VENUS’ NAVELWORT (Cynoglossum lini- folium). An elegant hardy annual for beds or edgings ; of easiest culture ; glaucous green leaves and white flowers; blooms all sum- mer. 10 in 80590 15

VERBASCUM pannosum. A stately and decorative hardy perennial, with large, white, woolly leaves and splendid spikes of sulphur-yellow flowers; fine for back- grounds. 4 to 5 ft 80610 10

VERBENA. hhA. In rich soil, single plants of this pretty annual creeper will carpet a space 3 to 4 feet in diameter. For beds, borders, mounds, windowboxes, etc., it is particularly fine, and is frequently used as an undergrowth to tall plants like lilies. Plants raised from seed are cheaper, more vigorous and produce more flowers than those grown from cuttings. For early spring bloom, sow under glass in Febru- ary; for later flowers sow in March or April.

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VERBENA continued

Soak the seed a few hours in tepid water and sow in boxes filled with light, rich soil; cover L^inch deep, press down firmly and water sparingly. When the seedlings are about an inch high, transplant into other boxes. Use a liberal amount of manure in the beds, and set out io to 15 inches apart each way in May in a sunny situation, The plants bloom from early summer until frost.

hybrida Mammoth Varieties. Plants and flowers are unusually large; ex- tremely floriferous, and borne in

large heads. Pkt.

Blue 80752 15

Pink 80754 15

Scarlet Defiance 80756 15

Striped 80757 15

White 80758 15

Yellow (lutea) 80759 15

Mixed 80760 10

“ gigantea. Mixed. Florets very

large. See, also, Novelties. .80762 25

“ Improved Mammoth, Mixed

Auricula-flowered. Best of all.

80770 25

citriodora (Lemon-scented Verbena). An attractive greenhouse shrub, grown for the delightful citron scent of its light green leaves 80840 10

VERONICA (Speedwell), Mixed Perennial

Species. Splendid, hardy border plants of the easiest culture; bear bright-colored flowers all summer. 1 to 2 ft 80890 10

f VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle). tP. Hand- some, bushy bedding plants that flower luxu- riantly and most profusely all summer from seed sown in February or March in heat; fine

also for pot-culture. 1 to 1^ ft. Pkt.

rosea. Red 80940 IO

“ alba. White, with rose center; dainty

flowers 80950 10

“ alba pura. Pure white; makes bril-

liant contrast with the dark green,

shining foliage 80960 10

“ Choice Mixed 80970 10

delicata. Soft delicate shade of pink; very desirable for rockery and shrubbery borders; the plants are quite hardy. .80980 15

VIOLET, Sweet-scented ( Viola odorata ). hP. Much prized for spring blooming. All the va- rieties have great beauty, are very fragrant and quite hardy. 6 in. Violet seed takes a long time to germinate. Pkt.

Blue 81000 IO

The Czar. Very large; dark blue 81010 IO

White 81020 10

fVIOLA cornuta (Tufted Pansies). hhP. Splen- did free-blooming plants for partially shaded situations; with a little winter protection will be permanent for years; bloom continually all the season until frost. 6 in. Pkt.

cornuta, Purple Queen 81040 10

Mauve Queen 81050 10

“ White Perfection 81060 10

Mixed 81065 10

pedunculata (California Yellow Violet) ....

81070 25

VIRGINIAN STOCK ( Malcomia maritima). Early and very free-flowering, dwarf, hardy annuals of easy culture; bright blossoms; most effective for edgings or beds. 1 ft. Pkt.

Crimson King. Very fine 81100 5

Red 81110 5

White 81120 5

Mixed. 81130 5

VI SC ARIA. Abundant-blooming, hardy annuals, flowering all summer until frost; very effective for massing in beds and borders; easily grown. 1 ft. Pkt.

elegans picta. Rose and scarlet 81150 5

oculata. Rose 81160 5

“ alba. White 81170 5

Candida. Pure white; fine. .81180 10

caerulea. Sky-blue, dark center . .

81190 5

Mixed. Bright colors 81200 5

WALLFLOWER ( Cheiranthus Cheiri). Well- known, half-hardy perennials of delightful fra- grance, bearing in spring and early summer long spikes of bright flowers. Start the seed early in the season in heat, protect by coldframes dur- ing the following winter and plant out for bed- ding in spring. Fine also for blooming in green- house. 2 ft.

Single-Flowering Varieties — Pkt.

Dark Blood-Red 81230 10

Eastern Queen. Very distinct shade — bright chamois, changing to salmon-

red 81240 10

Feltham Early. Large; brown-red; fine. .

81250 10

Golden King. Very large, golden yellow

flower 81260 10

Rose Queen. A lovely terra-cotta pink. .

81270 10

Ruby Gem. Very rich ruby color. . .81280 10

Vesuvius. New. Orange, scarlet and

bronze 81285 25

White Dame. Large, creamy white flowers of dwarf, compact habit. . .81290 10

Fine Mixed. Very showy mixture. .81320 5

Annual, Mixed. This annual or extra-early flowering strain, if started early in heat, will bloom the same season. 1 to 1^ ft.

81340 15

Early Paris Market. Golden yellow.81350 15

Double-Flowering Varieties —

Double, Tall Branching, Mixed. 2 ft. . .

81370 25

WHITLAVI A. Easily grown, hardy annuals of compact habit; excellent for beds or borders; bears in profusion all the season pretty, bell-

shaped flowers. 1 ft. Pkt.

gloxinioides. Blue, with white throat . 81480 10

grandiflora. Blue 81490 5

“ alba. White 81500 5

WIGANDIA. hhP. Imposing decorative plants with very large and beautifully veined leaves; prized for subtropical gardening and groups on lawns. Start the seeds very early in the season in heat to produce good plants for summer

beds. 6 ft. Pkt.

caracasana. Grand foliage 81530 10

Vigieri. Very large-leaved 81540 10

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XERANTHEMUM. This well-known, hardy annual is one of the oldest and prettiest of the Everlasting flowers, and in winter bouquets retain their color and form for years. Fine for beds and borders; in bloom all the season

until frost. 1 y2 to 2 ft.

Pkt.

Double Purple

81570

IO

“ Rose

81580

IO

“ White

81590

IO

“ Mixed

81600

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YUCCA filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). One of the best summer ornamental, hardy per- ennial plants, when both foliage and bloom are considered; elegant spikes of creamy white, fragrant flowers; broad, sword-like

leaves. 5 to 6 ft 81650 10

gloriosa 81660 10

ZINNIA (Youth and Old Age). Few flowers are so easily grown from seed or bloom so abun- dantly and continuously as this hardy annual. Sow the seed in the open ground early in spring. From July until the first hard frost Zinnias are incomparably bright; the plants grow a foot or more in height and are covered with large, double flowers. Fine for beds and borders; in fact, in any location.

NEW VARIETIES OF ZINNIAS— Pkt.

Double Giant Buttercup. Deep butter- cup color 81662 25

Dahlia-flowered. New. Very fine mix- ture. See Novelties 81665 25

Victory (Quilled type), Choice Mixed

Colors 81667 25

Double Giant Picotee, Golden Pheas- ant. Deep gold ground, with tips ma- roon 81668 25

Double Giant Picotee, Choice Mixed Colors 81669 25

TALL MAMMOTH FLOWERING DOUBLE.

A distinct and splendid class, producing extra-

large double blooms. 2^ ft. Pkt.

Crimson 81680 15

Flesh-Color 81690 15

Orange 81693 15

Salmon-Pink. New 81694 15

Scarlet 81695 15

Sulphur- Yellow .81700 15

Flesh Shades 81705 15

Violet 81710 15

Purple 81715 15

White 81720 15

Mixed 81730 15

Special Mixture from Trial-grounds.

81735 15

Collection of six varieties 81740 60

TALL DOUBLE. For borders and groups;

2 ft. Pkt.

Crimson 81770 10

Flesh-Color 81780 10

Lilac 81790 10

Pink 81795 10

Purple 81800 10

Rose 81810 10

Scarlet 81820 10

Striped 81830 10

Violet 81835 10

White „ 81840 10

Sulphur- Yellow . . 81850 10

Golden Yellow 81860 10

Mixed 81890 10

Curled and Crested, Mixed 81900 10

Mixed, Extra-selected 81910 10

Mammoth Flowered Zinnia

DWARF DOUBLE. More compact and of neater

habit than the tall varieties. 15 in. Pkt.

Bright Scarlet 81940 10

Canary 81945 10

Crimson 81950 10

gracillima (Red Riding-Hood) . . .81958 10

Dark Scarlet 81965 10

Salmon 81970 10

Flesh-Pink 81975 10

White “Snowball'’ 81980 10

Golden Yellow 81990 10

Mixed - .82020 5

Lilliput, Mixed 82070 10

Mixed Pompon 82090 10

Haageana, Double Mixed. ft. .. .82110 10

Curled and Crested, Mixed. 2 ft. . . .82130 10

MIXED ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS

Bright colored, summer-flowering, easily-grown hardy annuals in great variety; sow broadcast. Oz.

Mixed Tall ...82300 25

Mixed Annual Japanese, or Paradise Mix- ture. A fine mixture of over 50 intermediate annuals in splendid diversity of colors, espe- cially suited for small gardens; composed of early flowering and late varieties; flowers all summer 82345 25

MIXED PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS

Beautiful Mixture of Hardy Perennials, con- taining many choice varieties .82350 30

For Choice Collections of Flower Seeds, see page 62

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Corypha (Livistonia) aus- tralis (Cabbage Palm)... 20

Dracaena indivisa

Erythea armata (Blue Palm). The tall, slender Palm from Lower Cali- fornia. 40 ft. high 15

PALM

100 seeds

Areca lutescens. .

$0 20 $1

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rubra

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Brahea robusta

(Washing-

tonia)

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filamentosa . . . .

20 “

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Cham aerops

elegans

argentea

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excelsa

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Cocos australis. . .

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Bonnettii

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campestris

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Weddelliana. . .

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100 seeds

60 $3 00

SEEDS

Kentia Belmoreana 15 seeds,

Canterburyana (Umbrella

Palm)

Forsteriana

Latania borbonica

oz. 15c., lb. $1 . .

Musa Ensete (Abyssinian Banana)

Oreodoxa regia

Pandanus utilis (Screw Pine)

Phcenix canariensis

dactylifera (Date Palm)

100 seeds

50 $3 00

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

The Ornamental Grasses are very attractive to use in mixed flower-beds or borders, and for grouping by themselves give fine effects. Many of them, if cut before they are entirely ripe, will be found very use- ful, when dried, in the formation of winter bouquets, in connection with the '‘Everlastings/'

Put up in packets and ounces only

*AGROSTIS (Cloud Grass). hA. Very fine for vases and bouquets.

nebulosa. Very delicate and graceful. Pkt.

18 in 82600 10

pulchella. Good for bouquets. 1 ft. ..82610 10

*ARUNDO Donax (Great Reed). hP. Well adapted for large clumps; stately and or- namental. 10 ft 82650 10

foliis variegatis. Green leaves, striped with

white 82660 10

AVENA sterilis (Animated Oats). hA. Droop- ing, curious and very graceful. 2 ft.. 82680 10

BRIZA(Quaking Grass). hA. Well-known, grace- ful species; fine for bouquets. 1 to ft.

gracilis 82720 10

maxima 82730 10

BRIZOPYRUM siculum. hA. Dwarf Spike

Grass. Fine for edgings. 10 in 82750 10

BROMUS. hA. Fine varieties for large winter bouquets. 2 to 2}4 ft.

brizaeformis 82770 10

madritensis. Very fine for dyeing.. . .82790 10

CHRYSURUS cynosurioides. hA. Pretty for edgings; silky plumes that become

golden as they mature. 10 in 82840 10

COIX Lacrymae (Job’s Tears). hA. Seed resembles a tear-drop; fine for massing.

2 to 3 ft oz. 15c., lb. $1.50. .82860 10

ERAGROSTIS. hA. Pretty Grasses growing a foot or more high, and characterized by their beautiful dancing spikelets; all are

handsome for bouquets

elegans (Love Grass). 1 ft 82980 10

maxima. 2 ft 82990 10

f*ERI ANTHUS Ravennae (Plume Grass). hP.

Very stately and ornamental, fine, silvery plumes, splendid in lawn groups. Re- sembles closely the Pampas Grass. 6 to

8 ft 83010 10

EULALIA. hP. Among the most beautiful of the tall-growing Grasses. 4 to 6 ft. japonica. Long, dark green leaves; fine for groups 83030 10

*Eulalia japonica zerbina (Zebra Grass). The Pkt. dark green leaves are barred with creamy white ; variegations run across foliage . 83040 1 o

GYM NOTH RIX. Curious and ornamental, single specimens are of striking effect. 3 ft. japonica. hA. Long narrow leaves; bears

cylindrical spikes 83130 10

latifolia. hP. Very ornamental; bears nod- ding spikes 83140 10

*GYNERIUM (Pampas Grass). hhP. Noblest of the tall-growing, ornamental Grasses. Bears magnificent plumes; needs protection in winter. 4 to 6 ft.

argenteum. Long, silvery white plumes;

splendid 83160 10

roseum. Rose - colored plumes 83170 10

HORDEUM jubatum (Squirrel-tail Grass) hA. Bushy panicles; very effective for bouquets. to 2 ft 83210 10

JOB’S TEARS. See Coix Lacrymaz.

LAGURUS ovatus (Hare’s-tail Grass). hA. Small, silvery gray plumes; good in dried bouquets. 1 ft 83270 10

PENNISETUM. hA. Very ornamental; fine for groups and bouquets.

longistylum (villosum). Graceful, green- ish white plumes; good in beds. 2 ft. 83370 10

Ruppelianum. Violet-purple plumes; fine for edging beds of tall plants like cannas.

2 to 3 ft 83380 10

*STIPA. hP. Popular and graceful species; splendid for bouquets. 2 ft. elegantissima. Very pretty plumes. .83460 10

pennata (Feather Grass). Delicate, silvery white feathery plumes; a favorite sort . . .

83470 10

ZEA japonica, striped, Improved . .83560 10

“ japonica gigantea quadricolor

83570 10

Collection of 12 varieties of Ornamental Grasses 83590 60

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GLADIOLI

All extra-selected, large corms, no second size

If to be sent by mail, add postage at zone rates. Weight per 10, 1 lb.; 100, 8 lbs.

Gladioli are very easily grown. Any good soil suits them. Plant the corms as soon as all danger from frost is past, about 3 inches deep and 7 or 8 inches apart. By planting at intervals up to July 1, these fine flowers can be had in bloom all through the summer and fall, the later flowers being the best. About the end of October, when the leaves begin to wither, the corms should be taken up, dried in the open air, and then stored in a dry place, free from frost, for planting next spring. It is a mistake to plant Gladioli without some suitable subject to hide the surrounding soil; to do this we suggest plant- ing lower-growing plants, such as Saponaria calabrica , Nigella Miss Jekyll, Violas, and Dwarf Godetias. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are used extensively for forcing.

Thorburn’s Extra-Fine Mixed Hybrids

Containing only finest named sorts in a wide range of colors and markings. 50 cts. for 10, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000. SUPERB SPECIAL MIXTURE. (From our trial-grounds.) We offer a superb mix- ture of Hybrid Gladioli, including, among others, America, Mrs. King, Norma de Childs, Niagara, Peace, Mrs. Watt, Hal- ley, SulphurTGng, Independence, Blue Jay, Panama, etc. 60 cts. for 10, $5 per 100, $45 per 1 ,000.

Thorburn’s Extra-Fine Mixed Hybrid Gladioli

Primulinus Hybrids

Hybrids of a South African species, with many related species and choice garden varieties. Extremely vigorous and healthy growers, blooming in July and August. Grow 3 to 5 feet high, with long spikes of richly colored blooms, varying in color from clear yellow to crimson, the latter with large, soft orange or golden throats. Selected grade, 50 cts. for 10, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

NOVELTIES— NEW

WHITE AMERICA. White. The unopened buds are flesh-white in color, opening clear white, with slight marks of blue in throat. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $18 per 100.

EVELYN KIRKLAND. Rosy pink. The flowers are of strong substance and a beautiful shade of rosy pink, darker at the edges, fading to shell-pink at the center, with brilliant scarlet blotches on the lower petals, the entire flower showing a glistening sparkling lustre. Very tall spike; extra fine form and color. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $18 per 100.

NAMED GLADIOLI

SULPHUR KING. Yellow. This is by all odds the most valuable yellow variety ever introduced. It produces a very long spike of the clearest sul- phur-yellow flowers yet seen in Gladioli. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $18 per 100.

CONTRAST. Scarlet. Flowers of great substance and a beautiful compact spike of perfect form, color intense scarlet, with large, distinct pure white center, which is neither tinted nor mottled. One of the most striking and beautiful Gladioli ever introduced. 40 cts. each, $3.50 for 10, $30 per 100.

'America. A beautiful flesh-pink, 10 tinged with lavender. Vigorous, with large, spreading blossoms on spikes 2 to 3 feet long. Extra-large

corms $40 per 1,000. .$0 50 $4 50

Attraction. A deep, rich crimson, with a center that shows very prom- inently 70 6 00

'Augusta. Pure white, with a laven- der-tinted throat. A splendid sort.

Extra large-sized corms

$45 per 1 ,000 . . 60 5 00

Baron Hulot. (Lemoine.) Without 10 100

a doubt the finest blue Gladiolus.

It is a rich, deep shade of indigo-

blue $0 75 $7 00

Brenchleyensis. A fine old ver- milion-scarlet variety. Extra large- sized corms 40 3 5°

Chicago White. Earliest white, showing eight flowers open at one time. Blooms are of purest white with slight violet pencil-mark on lower petal 70 6 00

FINE SELECTED NAMED SORTS

100

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Dawn. Rose-pink; large flowers; tall spikes

Empress of India. Deep, velvety

maroon

Europa. Real pure snow-white. A

magnificent spike

F. L. Oakley. Bright scarlet-tinted salmon, with pure white center. A

very fine show variety

Glory of Brightwood. Scarlet, with

lemon throat

Glory off Holland. Very fine white,

tinted rose

Golden West. Orange-red, overlaid with gold; yellow blotch with red

spots on lower petals; fine i io 1000

Goliath. Dark purple; very large

flowers i 60 15 00

Gretchen Zang. Large flowers of

beautiful salmon-pink 1 60 15 00

Augusta Gladioli

Halley. Large flowers of a lovely sal- 10 mon-pink, lower segments blotched

Independence. Rich coral- pink, bright throat; heavy wax-like

flowers 60

Isaac Buchanan. Very fine yellow;

large flowers 90

Jessie. (Lemoine.) Fine velvety red;

long spike of flowers 75

Klondyke. Light yellow, maroon

blotches in throat 50

Kunderdi Glory. Cream-buff with tint of pink, crimson stripe in center

of each petal 1 10

Lamarck. (Lemoine.) Salmon, with

crimson and yellow spots 65

Lily Lehman. Very fine pure white, frilled edge, slightly tinted rose;

large flower 1 00

L’lmmaculee. Best commercial white variety; large substantial

flowers 1 60

May. A lovely pure white, finely

flaked rosy crimson 60

Mrs. Francis King. Tall spike; large

flowers; brilliant flame-pink 50

Mrs. Frank Pendleton. (Kun- derdi.) Very large, graceful blos- soms of lovely, bright pink, with rich carmine blotches on the lower

petals; very beautiful 90

Nezinscotf. Bright blood-scarlet, with deep velvety crimson blotches

and white mottlings 75

Niagara. Soft primrose-yellow, slightly tinged with rose-pink in

throat 90

Panama. Beautiful, deep rose self ;

large flowers; fine spike 90

Peace. Large flower; white, with

lilac blotch on lower petal 85

Pink Beauty. Bright carmine-rose, with darker blotch on lower petals;

early; fine cut-flower 1 00

"Pink Perfection. Soft rosy pink, with white stripe in center of each

petal; very beautiful 1 10

Portland. Rosy red, penciled darker;

mottled throat 90

Princeps. Glowing crimson, with white flakes on lower petals.

Extra-large corms 1 10

Rosy Spray. White, beautifully

sprayed rose; large and fine 60

Schwa ben. Light yellow, deep red

blotch. 1 10

Scribe. An enormous spike; flower tinted white, freely striped carmine. 60 Spot. White; freely spotted and

mottled rose 75

Taconic. Bright, lively pink, flecked and striped with shades of

the same color 80

Victory. Clear primrose-yellow;

large, open flower 75

War. Blood-red, shaded crimson-

black 1 10

Willy Wigman. Delicate rose-tinted cream, with large carmine-red blotch 5°

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VARIOUS MIXED GLADIOLI

25 at 100 rate, 250 at 1,000 rate

Mixed Red and Scarlet. A 10 ioo 1,000

splendid assortment of fine

quality, large flowers $0 45 $4 00 $35 00

Mixed Extra White and Light

Colors. All extra-large blooms. 40 3 50 30 00

Mixed Extra-Fine Striped and

Variegated. Pleasing to the eye

in the broadest sense 45 4 00 35 00

Mixed Pink and Rose. Colors vary from the most delicate pink to gaudy rose. Every one a vigorous grower 40 3 50 32 00

Mixed Yellow and Orange.

No color shows up more charmingly singly or in contrast with the more vivid shades. ..55 5 00 45 00

Mixed Groff’s Hybrids. This 10 100 1,000

mixture is the well-known and distinct race resembling the Lemoine Hybrids, but showing greater diversity of

colors in flowers $0 45 $4 00 $35 00

Mixed Lemoine’s. Their re- markably bright, rich colors and odd orchid-like markings account, in a way, for their being popularly known as the Butterfly Gladioli. A desirable

sort. Large-sized corms 45 4 00 35 00

Mixed Childsii. Grand flowers of large size and beautifully colored. Large-sized corms .... 50 4 50 40 00

GANNAS, Dwarf, Large-Flowering French

Not less than 5 of a kind at 10 rate, 25 at 100 rate. If wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per 10 for postage

Cannas do well in almost any kind of soil, but they well repay liberal treatment. For the best results they should be planted in good loam that has been well mixed with an abundant supply of well-rotted stable or other manure. The beds should be spaded 2 feet deep er more, and the soil well pulverized. Water should be applied abundantly at all times, but good drainage is essential.

Cannas are most effective when planted in masses, either alone or in combination with salvia (scarlet sage) and bordered with coleus or other dwarf-growing bedding plants. They are also frequently used with some of the tall-growing ornamental grasses, with which striking combinations can often be secured. They do best in sunny situations, and should be set out about 2 feet apart each way.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DORMANT ROOTS

GREEN-FOLIAGED CANNAS

PINK FLOWERING

City of Portland. 3 to 4 ft. Each 10 100

Light salmon-pink. ...$o 15 $1 30 $12 00

Rosemawr. Rosy pink with a

throat of gold 15 I 10 1000

Uhlberg. Soft rosy-carmine ... . 15 I 30 12 00

Venus. 4 ft. One of the prettiest Cannas in existence. Flowers gay rosy pink, with a well-de- fined border of creamy yellow.

Blooms all the time 15 1 10 10 00

RED FLOWERING

Louisiana. A bright crimson - scarlet of the orchid-flowered type; grows 5 to 6 feet high, with immense spikes of bloom. In- dividual flower 5 inches across with correspondingly broad pet- als. Very showy in beds or as a center for dwarfer varieties. ; . . Meteor. 4 ft. Large deep crim- son flowers; blooms all summer. Pennsylvania. 6 ft. Large or- chid-flowering, scarlet, overlaid

with orange

Wintzer’s Colossal. 5 ft. Larg- est flowered; vivid scarlet ....

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YELLOW FLOWERING

Austria. 4 ft. Bright yellow, with crimson in the throat; orchid

flowered 15 1 10 10 00

Golden Gate. Pure golden yel- low, later richly rayed with

orange-crimson... 15 1 3° 12 00

Queen Helen. 4 ft. Golden yel- low flowers, blotched with red. . 15 1 30 12 00

YELLOW-FLOWERING, continued Richard Wallace. 4 ft. Flow- Each 10 100

ers large; color pure yellow.

Fine for bedding $0 15 $1 10 $10 00

VARIEGATED FLOWERING Allemannia. 5 ft. Orchid-flow- Each 10 100

ering; bright scarlet, with broad yellow border, beautifully mot- tled and variegated $0 15 $1 10 $10 00

Gladioflora. 3H ft. Gladiolus- like, crimson flower, edged with

gold 15 1 20 11 00

Mme. Crozy. 3 % ft. Vermilion, with gold border ; very pretty . . 15 110 10 00

Panama. 3 to 4 ft. Mottled orange-gold 15 1 10 10 00

WHITE FLOWERING

Each 10 100

Eureka. 4 to 5 ft. Finest white.$o 15 $1 30 $12 00

BRONZE-FOLIAGED CANNAS

RED AND YELLOW FLOWERING

Brandywine. 4 to 5 ft. Flowers Each 10 100

red. Splendid for massing. .$0 15 $1 10 $10 00 King Humbert. 4 ft. Bears gi- gantic trusses of immense, bril- liant orange - scarlet flowers, streaked with crimson. A mas- sive grower of stately habit. . . 15 1 3° 12 00

Shenandoah. 4 ft. Flowers beau- tiful, rosy pink, borne in large clusters. Foliage is beautiful, being veined and tinted, having

a tropical appearance 15 1 10 10 °°

Wyoming. 7 ft. Immense umbels of massive orange flowers. Splen-

did bedder,

15 1 10 10 oo

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DAHLIAS

5 of a kind at 10 rate

If ordered to be sent by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight per 10, 6 lbs. (including packing), for largest-size roots as offered below. Postage on single roots 5 cents each.

NEW AND RARE VARIETIES

CACTUS TYPE

CRYSTAL. Clear soft pink of enor- Each 10 mous size, with long, narrow, in- curved petals and full center. Fine exhibition variety $0 65 $6 00

FRANCIS WHITE. A splendid new white Cactus of exquisite form and large size, on long stems. Color pure white, shad- ing to sulphur-white at the center 50 4 50

MME. ESCHENAUER. An ideal Dahlia of exceptional merit. Color, yellow at base of petal, passing to creamy white, suffused and tipped pale lilac; delicate and chaste 65 6 00

Cactus Dahlia

DECORATIVE TYPE

A YES HA. A wonderfully handsome Each 10 clear light yellow Dahlia that has attracted great attention. The flow- ers which are borne on long, stiff stems are of immense size and regular form, with large shell-like petals.

Fine for show $0 45 $4 00

MRS. C. H. BRECK. A beautiful variety of the hybrid class. Soft yellow, suffused carmine. Very distinct and pleasing, making a very attractive display when in bloom. Should be in every Dahlia collection 50 4 50

QUEEN MARY. An improved variety with full rounded center; silvery shade of pink. Vigorous, upright branching grower, freely producing giant flowers on long stiff stems; retaining its true form until killed by frost 50 4 50

PEONY-FLOWERED TYPE

MRS. WM. KERR. One of the very [Each 10 handsomest flowers. Very large, of beautiful twisted irregular formation, and a most exquisite coloring. Rich cream, suffused pink and overlaid bright carmine; the blending of shades and t\yists is most attractive and pleasing. Vigorous; early and free bloomer $0 75 $7 OO

QUEEN ELIZABETH. A new Peony Dahlia that has been heretofore grown exclusively for cut-flowers. The color is a most vivid lavender-cerise.. The flowers are very large — 7 to 9 inches across — and are produced freely on long, erect stems. A strong, vigorous grower 75 7 00

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GENERAL LIST OF DAHLIAS

CACTUS TYPE

Bridal Robe. One of the best white Each 10

Cactus Dahlias. Large, full flowers, of great substance and good keeping qualities. Flowers 6 to 8 inches across, with great depth; borne on long, rigid stems. A strong grower and contin- uous bloomer $o 45 $4 oo

Excelsior. Splendid for garden and exhi- bition; rich velvety maroon 45 4 00

Electric. The color is rich, clear canary- yellow, each petal heavily tipped white.

A strong and vigorous grower 45 4 00

General Buller. Rich velvety maroon,

tipped white 20 1 75

Kriemhilde. Deep rosy pink with lighter center. A distinct and valuable variety as the flowers keep a long time

after cutting 20 1 75

Marjorie Castleton. The color is soft rosy pink, tinting lighter toward the center. It is a very rapid grower and

keeps well after cutting 20 1 75

Queen of Hearts. A beautiful pure white,

with yellow at the base of petals 25 2 00

Reine Cayeux. Rich, glowing red; early.

A grand garden or cut-flower variety . . 25 2 00

T. G. Baker. Very large, finely formed flowers on long, stiff stems; clear bright yellow 25 2 00

DECORATIVE TYPE

Dr. Tyrrell. Color is a rich golden Each 10 bronze, with bronzy red at base of petals, giving the flower that rich bronzy effect. The plant is a very sturdy, healthy grower, with dark,

luxuriant foliage $0 45 $4 00

Jack Rose. The best crimson for garden

or cutting 20

John Wanamaker. One of the most beautiful of all pink Dahlias, having a formation entirely its own, in its charm- ing irregularity. Strong, vigorous, branching grower and the earliest, most

constant, and profuse bloomer 45

Melody. Color, clear canary- yellow

tinting to creamy white at the tip 20

Minnie Burgle. The best red Dahlia in the world. Flowers are of large size, per- fect form, and are produced on long, stiff stems. Color is a vivid vermilion-red.

Should be in every collection 25

Mont Blanc. A splendid large white with

long, stiff stems 45

Progress. Fancy; rosy lake, penciled crimson 25

SHOW AND FANCY TYPE

A. D. Livoni. Clear bright pink; quilled Each 10

petals. The best pink Show Dahlia. .$0 20 $1 75 Emily May. Large; pure white; reliable. 20 1 75

Penelope. White, flaked rosy lake 20 1 75

Queen Victoria. The finest pure yellow Show Dahlia in existence. Clear, pure canary-yellow, without shade or blemish from bud to old age. Free flowering. . . 20 1 75

Red Hussar. Dazzling cardinal-red;

strong grower; free bloomer; long stems. 20 1 75

White Swan. Large; pure white; reliable. 20 1 75

1 75

4 00

1 75

2 00 4 00 2 00

POMPON TYPE

Each 10

Clarissa. Pale primrose $0 25 $2 00

Klein Domitea. Bright golden terra- cotta . 25 2 00

Madeline. Primrose, edged rosy carmine. 25 2 00

PEONY-FLOWERED TYPE

F. R. Austin. Outer petals very long, Each 10 creamy yellow, suffused, banded, and shaded rich crimson; inner, yellow at base, tinting lighter, suffused pink and crimson. Vigorous grower; early

and free bloomer $0 50 $4 50

Canary, Duplex Form. Pure yellow, of very large size. An early, free, and con- tinuous bloomer 25 2 00

Variegated Liszt. Dark, oriental red, with yellow tips and markings. A fine variety where a bronzy effect is wanted. 20 1 75

CENTURY TYPE

Cream. Flowers a rich cream, of large size. The plants are 5 feet high and bloom early, profusely, and continu- ously until frost 20 1 75

Geisha. The inner half of the petal is a rich yellow, the outer half is an intensely rich scarlet — the Geisha colors — hence the name. The giant flowers are of per- fect form and borne on long, stiff stems. 20 1 75

Rose-Pink. Largest and best deep pink.

Enormous flowers on long stems; sure

and continuous bloomer 20 1 75

Wildfire. Century size, with the brilliant scarlet of the old Wildfire 20 1 75

MIXED DAHLIAS

All Varieties and Colors Each 10 100

Mixed $0 15 $1 25 $10 00

Decorative Dahlia

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PEONIES

If to be sent by mail , add postage at zone rates

Double Peonies are too well known to require description. Their present popularity is due to the great improvement in them in recent years, their easy culture, the handsome appearance of the plant, and the brilliant and striking effect of their massive, finely formed and richly colored flowers. The attention given to them in Europe and in America has resulted in the production of many notably fine new varieties. Among hardy, herbaceous perennials, the Chinese Peonies rank about first for lawn or flower-border, or shrubbery decoration.

Our assortment includes some of the best and most distinct sorts, new and old. There are many kinds , including varieties showing but trifling variations , which we omit.

Herbaceous Peony

HERBACEOUS CHINESE PEONIES

Mailing rate, 1 lb. each

Couronne cTOr. White, center petals Each 10

tipped with carmine ,$o 80 $7 50

Dorchester. Delicate pink, late 40 3 50

Duchesse de Nemours. (Calot.) Sul- phury white 50 4 50

Edulis superba. Color a beautiful bright,

clear pink, with silvery reflex 50 4 50

Eugene Verdier. Pink and salmon 80 7 50

Festiva maxima. White 45 4 00

M me. Crousse. White, with faint crim- son markings 80 7 50

Mme. Lemoine. Full, double, white,

creamy center; splendid flower 80 7 50

Mile. Leonie Calot. Delicate shell-pink,

center dark 80 7 50

Rubra superba. Deep carmine-crimson.

Rose type 80 7 50

Umbel lata rosea. Violet-rose collar with

amber- white center 80 7 50

Double, All Colors Mixed 40 3 50

PAEONIA OFFICINALIS

Rosea plena. Pink 50 4 50

LILIES

If to be sent by mail, add postage at zone rates

Lilies are easily grown and require little care. They do best in a light, well-drained soil. Some peat or leaf-mold may be used to advantage. They also prefer partial shade, and the taller sorts must have pro- tection from high winds.

LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

White Trumpet Lily

This is among the most beautiful and valuable of garden Lilies. It grows from 1 to 4 feet high, and bears many trumpet-shaped, sweetly scented, waxy white flowers of great substance. A well-drained, light loam, enriched with leaf-mold, suits it best. Multiflorum giganteum. Each 10 100

7 to 8-in. circum., black stem (10 bulbs weigh 3 lbs.) $0 35 $3 00 $27 00

JAPAN AND OTHER LILIES

Auratum (Gold-banded Lily). The Each 10 grandest of all hardy Lilies, 3 to 6 feet high. Flowers white, spotted maroon, having a bright yellow band through the center of each petal. 8- to 9-in.

circum. (10 bulbs weigh 3 lbs.)

$27 per 100. .$0 35 $3 00

9 to 11 in. in circum. (10 bulbs

weigh 5 lbs.); ..... .$37 per 100. .45 4 00

11 to 13 in. in circum. (10 bulbs

weigh 7 lbs.) $45 per 100. . 55 5 00

Brownii. Most beautiful flowers of Each 10 immense size; inside creamy white, outside white with purple midribs.

A splendid pot plant. to ft.

(10 bulbs weigh 2 lbs.) $0 70 $6 00

Canadense (Meadow Lily). Graceful, drooping, yellow flowers, spotted red.

2 to 5 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 4 ozs.) 15 1 25

Croceum. Orange with purple spots;

upright flowers 25 2 00

Elegans Batemanniae. Unspotted, bright apricot flowers; beautiful variety.

3 to 4 ft. high (10 bulbs weigh 1 lb.) ... 35 3 00

Krameri. White, slightly tinged with

red; sweet-scented (10 bulbs weigh 1 lb.). 35 3 00

Henry L Very tall-growing variety; bright orange-yellow flowers, spotted reddish brown, with green band at the base of each segment ; one of the very best of all Lilies for general culture; hardy, robust, long-lived and easily grown in almost any situation. (10 bulbs weigh 3 lbs.) . . 40 3 50

Humboldiii type. A grand Lily. Or- ange-red flowers, with small maroon spots. 5 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 1 lb.) 60 5 00

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Lilium auratum (see page 114)

JAPAN AND OTHER LILIES, continued

Kelloggii. Slender stems bearing from 3 toEach 10 15 flowers, with pink, revolute petals; fragrant. 3 to 4 ft. (10 bulbs weigh

8 ozs.) $0 60 $5 00

Pardalinum. Large, showy flowers, richly colored and spotted. One half of each flower at the base is bright yellow, spot- ted brownish purple, while the remain- der at the end is bright orange-scarlet.

4 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 1 lb.) 25 2 00

Parviflorum. Large bulbs; flowers of same color as Pardalinum, but smaller, and are solitary ; very charming ( 1 o bulbs

weigh 8 ozs.) 50 4 00

Philadelphia m. Bright orange-red, with black spots. 2 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 8 ozs.) 15 1 25

Regale. Very hardy; also fine for forcing.

Beautiful white flowers, tinged with pink, canary-yellow center. Very fra- grant. Blooms outdoors in July.. ... 1 00 9 00

Speciosum album. Beautiful pure white flowers of large size; 2 to 4 feet high ; one of the handsomest and easiest-grown Lilies we have. 8 to 9 in. (10 bulbs weigh 4 lbs.) $27 per 100. . 35 3 00

9 to 11 in. (10 bulbs weigh 5 lbs.) 60 5 50 Speciosum rubrum magnificum. Very dark crimson-spotted flowers of large size and striking appearance. Grows 2 to 4 feet high and blooms profusely.

8 to 9 in. (10 bulbs weigh 4 lbs.) ....

$27 per 100. .35 3 00

9 to 11 in. (10 bulbs weigh 5 lbs.) . . .

$50 per 100. .60 5 50

Superbum (Turk’s-Cap Lily). Deep orange-red, thickly spotted purplish brown. 4 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 8 ozs.) ... . 15 1 25

Thunbergianum aureum, Kikak. Apri-Each cot-yellow, spotted black. 3 ft. (10 bulbs

weigh 8 ozs.) $0

Thunbergianum elegans biligulatum

(Feu-Kwam). Deep chestnut-red spotted flowers (10 bulbs weigh 8 ozs.). Thunbergianum, Prince of Orange.

Soft buff flowers, spotted purple-black.

1 ft. (10 bulbs weigh 8 ozs.) 30

Tigrinum splendens (Tiger Lily). Larger and stronger than the Common Tiger Lily. Rich scarlet, with black spots;

large roots (10 bulbs weigh 2 lbs.)

$10 per 100. .

Tigrinum flore-pleno (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red, black spots. The only desirable double-flowered Lily in

cultivation (10 bulbs weigh 2 lbs.) 20

Umbellatum erectum. Orange-red, slightly spotted with purplish black, tinged yellow in center (10 bulbs weigh

4 lbs.)

Umbellatum grandiflorum. Orange- red. Similar in all respects to Erectum, except that flowers are larger (10 bulbs

weigh 3 lbs.)

Umbellatum incomparabilis. Deep

red, spotted black 20

Umbellatum, Sapho. Flowers orange- yellow, tipped and splashed red and

purple-black 20

Umbellatum, Mixed. (10 bulbs weigh

3 lbs.)

Washingtonianum. A lovely native va- riety of very stately habit; large, trum- pet-shaped flowers; pure white, tinged purple or lilac; very fragrant. 4 to 7 ft.

(10 bulbs weigh 2 lbs.)

20 $1 50

20 1 50

2 50

15 1 25

1 75

20 1 75

20 1 75

1 75

1 75

15 1 00

40 3 50

LI LY-O F-TH E- VALLE Y

If ordered sent by mail, add postage at zone rates

Pips for Forcing. Finest exhibition size, “Lubeck” specially large carefully selected Pips. Each bundle of 25 weighs 2 lbs. Per bundle of 25 $2, per 100 $7, per 1,000 $65.

Clumps. 50 cts. each, $4.50 for 10, $40 per 100.

Lilium tigrinum splendens

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JAPAN IRIS (Iris Kaempferi)

If ordered sent by mail, add postage at zone rates {10 bulbs weigh 3 lbs.)

These Irises are most valuable for cut-flowers and table decorations — as handsome as Orchids, water liberally when growing. Cut in the early morning or after sunset.

Supply

Each 10

Apollo. Single; white, pink center. . . ,$o 35 $3 00 Blue Wing. Single; blue-white, shaded

purple 40

Frate. Double; silvery white, veined and

shaded lilac-white, lilac center 30

Gold Bound. Double, pure white. One

of the best 30

H. Von Sieboldt. Single, reddish veined,

white center 30

Mount Hood. Double, light blue, shaded

darker, bright orange center 20

Ondine. Single; white shaded light blue

toward center; very large 35

P. C. de Rohan. Double; light purple,

shaded violet; center dark purple 35

Pyramid. Double; light blue, veined

white center each petal 30

Red Riding Hood. Single; fine amaranth,

veined and suffused white 30

Robert Craig. Double; French gray,

veined violet 30

Templeton. Double; violet, pink and

white; often triple 30

T. S. Ware. Double; reddish violet,

veined white 30

Venus. Single; pure white 30

Victor. Double white, veined purple;

violet-purple center 30

Double and Single Mixed. $12 per 100.. 15

3 50

2 50 2 50

2 50 1 75

3 00

3 00

2 50

2 50 2 50 2 50

GARDEN IRIS

(Iris Germanica)

Will thrive in almost any good garden soil, except one that is wet.

Admiral Togo. White, faintly tinged Each 10 lavender; falls and standard lightly bordered purple. Extra-fine clear color $0 15 $1 00

Garden Iris, continued

Brooklyn. Standards lavender, yellow Each at base; falls pale blue; base veined brown on a white ground, edged yel- low, splashed with dark blue; beauti- ful $0

Fiavescens. Self-color, canary-yellow. . .

Florentina alba. An excellent variety for cutting and an early bloomer. Flow- ers ivory-white tinged with lilac. The

10

Florentina, Blue. Tall and

vigorous ;

Gracchus. Standards clear yellow; falls marked red, reticulated white. A very

L’Africain. Standards rosy purple; falls darker veined, white at base, dwarf. . . . Lizzie. Standards pure yellow; falls dark,

Mme. Chereau. Pure white, edged with azure-blue; falls deep white with blue

penciling

Mrs. H. Darwin. Pure white; falls slightly reticulated violet at base; very beautiful

Pauline. Standards bright blue; falls a

Pallida dalmatica. New giant type, magnificent blossoms, color pure sky-

blue

Queen of May. This is a very satisfactory variety and well adapted everywhere. It is soft, rosy lilac, almost pink. A color

All Colors Mixed.

per 100. .

15 ;

$1

00

15

1

00

15

1

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15

1

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25

2

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20

1

75

15

1

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15

1

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25

2

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15

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25

2

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30

2

50

10

75

BEGONIA, Tuberous-Rooted

Single. Scarlet, White, Yellow, Each

Rose $ o 40

Double. Crimson, Rose, White. . 50

10 100

$3 50 $30 00 4 50 40 00

GLOXINIA

Crimson Royal $0 40 $3

Meteor. Flesh, deep pink border. 40 3

Queen Alexandra. White 40 3

Reading Purple. Solid purple. . 40 3

75 $35 00 75 35 00 75 35 00 75 35 00

10

Iris Kaempferi

HARDY PHLOX

(Decussata)

A flower of more than usual beauty that will suc- ceed in almost any kind of soil or climate. May be planted in the spring or fall. Mailing rate, 10 bulbs weigh 4 lbs.

Champs Elysees. Rich purplish crim- Each

son $0

Eclaireur. Bright carmine with light halo ;

large flower 3°

Europa. White, large crimson center;

extra-size truss 35

La Vogue. Clear shell-pink 35

Miss Lingard. Pure white 30

Mrs. Jenkins. Pure white 30

Riverton Jewel. Deep pink; large flow- ers; strong grower 35

Siebold. Orange-scarlet 35

30

$ 2

50

30

2

50

35

3

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35

3

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30

2

50

30

2

50

35

3

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35

3

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MISCELLANEOUS BULBS

CALADIUM esculenium (Elephant’s Each Ear). 12 inches and up in circum- ference $35 per ioo. ,$o

CALLA Elliottiana, Yellow, Spotted Leaf. Dark green leaves, spotted

CINNAMON VINE

CRINUM ornatum. Produces flowers of immense size, pure white, with band of rich crimson through center of each

petal

DICENTRA eximia (Bleeding-Heart).. FUNKIA variegata (Day Lily). Foliage white, striped with green and yellow.

Florham. Rich golden yellow

HYACINTH US candicans (Galtonia).

MADEIRA VINE.

40

$3

75

35

3

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20

1

50

50

4

50

40

3

50

15

1

25

20

I

50

15

I

25

15

1

25

10

75

MERTENSI A virginica (Virginian Cow- Each slip; Blue Bells). Hardy perennial. Purple-blue tubular flowers about i inch long, disposed in gracefully drooping terminal clusters. Of easy culture in ordinary garden soil ; excel- lent for mixed borders, copses and

rockwork. Height i to 2 ft $o

TRILLIUM erectum. Dark purple; erect

habit $4-50 per 100 . .

grandiflora (Giant American Wood Lily or “Wake Robin”). Large, white flowers, easily grown in shaded posi- tion $4-50 per 100. .

TRITOMA Pfitzeri. Large spikes of

TUBEROSES, Dwarf Double Pearl.

ZEPHYRANTHES Candida. White;

rosea. . striata.

10

15 1

$1

25

10

50

10

50

25

2

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7

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15

1

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25

2

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Insecticides and Remedies for Plant Diseases

ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN PRICE WITHOUT NOTICE

Postage, express or freight charges to he paid by purchaser

We suggest that our customers be prepared for insect and disease plant troubles by ordering early in the season the spray and dusting materials that will be needed. This will avoid the necessity of later rush- ing orders by telegram, and it might save a crop which would otherwise be lost.

Insects, such as lice, mealy bug, scale, green, black, and white aphis or fly, that suck the juices of plants can be destroyed only by contact insecticides. In powder form these kill by suffocation or closing the pores in the skin; the liquid ones by being absorbed through the pores. Good powder insecticides are: Bug Death, Hellebore, Slug Shot, and Tobacco Dust. Good liquid insecticides are: Aphine, Black-Leaf 40, Fish-Oil Soap, Lemon Oil, Kerosene Emulsion, and Melrosine.

Pests, such as beetles, worms, slugs and caterpillars, which chew foliage, fruit or flowers are more quickly and effectively killed with stomach poisons such as arsenate of lead, paris green, Pyrox, etc.

ANT-DESTROYER. Will positively destroy ants.

}i~\b. tins $0 20 I 1 -lb. tins $0 60

>|-lb. tins 35 I 5-lb. tins 2 75

APHINE. Has no equal for the destruction of green,

black, or white fly, thrips, red spider, mealy bug, etc. Use one part to 40 of water. Does not injure the most tender plants.

Xpt $0 25 I Pt $0 65

>^pt 40 I Qt 1 00

Gal 3 °o

APHIS PUNK. Paper saturated with nicotine for fumigating in greenhouses.

Per box, 12 sheets $0 75

ARSENATE OF LEAD, PASTE. Adheres well to foliage and does not readily wash off. It remains well suspended in solution, insuring even distribu- tion. It is white, and shows just where it has been applied. It does not injure tender foliage.

Lb $0 45

5 lbs 2 00

to lbs 3 15

25 lbs .$7 25

50 lbs 13 50

100 lbs 25 50

ARSENATE OF LEAD, POWDER. One to

pounds to 50 gallons of water. Lb. 65 cts. ARSUL SOAP. For spraying vegetables, fruits, and flowers to kill all pests.

Lb $0 60 | 5 lbs $2 30

BORDEAUX MIXTURE, or FUNGIROID. For

all fungous diseases.

Dry —

1 -lb. can $0 50 | 5 lbs $2 00

50 lbs 16 00

■ $i 50

BORDEAUX PASTE.

I lb $0 40 | 5 lbs

BORDEAUX ARSENATE LEAD, PASTE.

Lb $0 40 I 10 lbs $3 00

5 lbs 1 75 I 25 lbs 6 50

50 lbs 12 00

BUG DEATH. This is a fungicide, insecticide, and plant food combined, and contains neither paris green nor arsenic.

Lb $0 20 I 5 lbs $0 75

3 lbs 50 I I2>^ lbs 1 60

BLACK-LEAF 40. For spraying vegetables, fruits, and flowers to destroy sucking insects.

i-oz. bottle $0 25 I 2-lb. tin $3 25

>£-lb. tin 1 00 I 10-lb. can 13 75

CATTLE COMFORT. A protection from flies, etc., for live-stock.

Gal $2 00 | 5 gals $9 00

COPPER SOLUTION, Ammoniated. Prevents black and brown rot, mildew and other grape diseases, pear and apple scab, leaf blight, tomato rot, potato blight, melon blight, etc. Dilute one part to 100 parts of water; spray lightly.

Qt $1 25 | Gal... $3 50

CUTWORM KILLER. Kills the worms; simple and easy to use; specially prepared for bringing' young plants through the critical period.

1 -lb. pkg $0 35 | 5-lb. pkg $1 50

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INSECTICIDES AND REMEDIES FOR PLANT DISEASES, continued

CUTWORM PREVENTIVE. Of inestimable value. Cutworms will not infest soil mixed with this prep- aration.

5-lb. can $o 90 | 10-lb. can $1 75

“ELECTRIC" WORM ERADICATOR. For kill- ing all grubs, insects and worms that do their destructive work at the roots of plants and trees, and infest lawns, golf-courses, etc. For most pests, 4 ounces to each 4 gallons of water; for cutworms, 4 ounces to 2 gallons of water.

24-oz. bottle :

Gal.

>1 00 4 00

5 gals $17

10 gals 34

FIR-TREE OIL. Dilute i pint to 20 gallons of water. Apply with vaporizer or syringe.

J^pt $0 75 I Qt $2 25

Pt 1 25 I J^gal 4 00

Gal 7 00

FIR-TREE OIL SOAP. Mix at the rate of 1 ounce to a gallon of water, and apply with a bellows or syringe.

tin $0 30 | 2-lb. tin $0 85

FISH-OIL SOAP. (Formerly called Whale-Oil- Soap.) For washing trees and destroying all in- sects on the bark.

Lb...

5 lbs.

25

20

10 lbs $2

100 lbs 20

FUNGINE. For mildew, rust, and all other blights; does not stain foliage.

Pt $0 65 | Qt $1 00

Gal 3 00

GRAPE DUST, Hammond’s. For the prevention of mildew on roses, grapes, gooseberries, etc. Apply with bellows,

5 lbs $0 90 | IO lbs $1 75

100 lbs 15 00

HELLEBORE. Apply dry or mix in water — 1 ounce to 3 gallons.

Lb $0 60 | 2 lbs $1 10

HERBICIDE. The weed exterminator. Dilute with from 20 to 40 parts of water.

5 gals $8 00

10 gals 15 00

Kgal $1 00

Gal 2 00

IMP SOAP SPRAY. Contains no mineral poisons; used on all kinds trees and plants.

Pt... $0 50 | Qt $0 75

Gal 2 25

KEROSENE EMULSION. For cabbage worms, scale on trees, caterpillars, melon lice, rose bugs, etc. Dilute 25 to 50 parts.

Qt $0 60 I Gal $1 50

Kgal 1 00 I 5 gals 6 50

LAWN COMPOUND, Sterlingworth. A non- poisonous powder to destroy plantain, dandelion, chickweed, and most other weeds having a broad, hairy surface, without killing the grass. Five pounds will dress 500 to 1 ,000 square feet, accord- ing to condition of the lawn.

50-lb. keg $5 00

100-lb. keg 9 00

5-lb. can $0 75

10-lb. can 1 40

LEMON OIL. For destroying scale, caterpillar, mealy bug, etc. Directions on can.

P2pt.

Pt...

30

50

Qt....

Kgal-

,$o 90 1 50

LIME-SULPHUR SOLUTION, California Wash.

For San Jose scale. One gallon makes 15 by add- ing water.

Qt-

Gal.

50

90

5 gals.. $3 75

Kbbl. (25 gals.). . 9 50

LIME-SULPHUR. Dry, B. T. S. Make your own solution. One pound makes 4 gallons of spray.

Lb $0 40 | 5 lbs $1 65

100 lbs 18 00

MELROSINE. Death to rose-bugs and all other minor insects and diseases that affect the rose. Used in any spray-pump.

Sample size $0 50

Pt. can 1 00

Qt. can $1 75

j£gal. can 3 25

Gal. can 6

N I CO-FUME LIQUID. For fumigating or spray- ing. Effective against green fly. mealy bug, etc. Does not stain or injure blooms, and leaves no disagreeable odor. For spraying, one to two tea- spoonfuls to a gallon of water. Lamps, 60c. each.

Xlb.

Lb..

Bbl. (50 gals.) 17 50

$0 65 4 lbs $7 50

2 00 I 8 lbs 14 50

NICO-FUME TOBACCO PAPER. For fumigat- ing. Does not injure blooms. In tins.

24 sheets $1 25 | 144 sheets $5 00

288 sheets 9 50

PARIS GREEN. Mix at rate of 1 pound to 200 gallons of water. Effective against all chewing insects.

J^-lb. can $0 25 | J^-lb. can $ o 40

1 -lb. can (All subject to change) 75

PYROX. The best and safest all-round spray for all insects, blights and fungus troubles. Kills potato bugs. Sticks like paint.

25 lbs $6 75

50 lbs 11 75

100 lbs 21 50

exterminator in liquid

Lb $0 45

5 lbs 1 90

10 lbs 3 25

READEANA. Rose bug form.

24-oz. can $1 00 [ J^gal $2 25

Gal 4 00

SC ALEC IDE. For San Jose scale. Petroleum oil that mixes at once with cold water and stays mixed. No hot water necessary. Add 1 gallon for every 15 to 20 gallons of water.

Qt..

Gal.

70

75

5 gals $7 00

10 gals 12 00

SLUG-SHOT, Hammond’s. Excellent for de- stroying cabbage, turnip and beet flies, potato bugs, currant worms, etc.

Lb $0 20 I 10 lbs $1 25

5 lbs 65 I 100 lbs 11 00

SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP. Dissolve in propor- tion of 2 ounces to a gallon of water, and apply with a syringe or atomizer. It will destroy rose slugs, aphides, green fly, bark lice, etc.

3-oz. box $0 10 | 8-oz. box .$0 20

SULPHUR, POWDERED. Valuable for protecting against mildew on grapes, roses, etc.

Lb $0 15 | 10 lbs $1 00

100 lbs 8 00

TOBACCO DUST—

Regular Kind. Highest grade for dusting.

Lb.

5 lbs.

10 I 10 lbs $0 60

35 I 100 lbs 5 00

Stoof Hoff’s “Black Stuff.’’ For dusting.

25 lbs $1 75 | 50 lbs $3 00

100 lbs 5 50

Stoothoff’s “Fumigating Kind.’’ (Aphicide Powder.) For burning.

25 lbs $1 75 | 50 lbs $3 00

100 lbs 5 5°

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TOBACCO STEMS. For fumigating. In bales of about 75 lbs., at $2.75 per 100 lbs.

TREE TANGLEFOOT. A sticky substance applied directly to the bark to protect trees against climb- ing insect pests. One application remains sticky, fully exposed to weather, three months. One pound will make a band 7 to 8 feet long and about 6 inches wide.

i-lb. tin $0 50 I 10-lb. tin $4 50

5-lb. tin 2 40 I 20-lb. tin 8 75

VERMINE. A soil sterilizer and germicide for all soil vermin, such as cut, eel, wire and grub worms, slugs, maggots, ants, etc.

Xpt $0 25 I Pt $0 65

J^pt 40 | Qt 1 00

Gal — .. . 3 00

Pino-Lyptol. This fluid abso- lutely destroys all the weeds and other growth wherever applied. Mix one part Pino-Lyptol with 10 to 15 parts of water.

Gal $1 75 I 5 gals $8 50

10 gals 17 00

WEED KILLER, Sterlingworth. A powerful powder for destroying vegetation of all sorts on gravel walks. Also excellent for destroying poison ivy.

Lb $0 50 | 5 lbs $2 25

X-L-ALL LIQUID INSECTICIDE. An efficient preparation for spraying. Purely nicotine; harm- less to very delicate plants; kills mealy bugs, red spider and all insect pests.

Pt $1 50 I >£gal. can $4 50

Qt 2 50 I 1 -gal. can 8 00

INSECTICIDES AND REMEDIES FOR PLANT DISEASES, continued

WEED- KILLER,

High-Grade Fertilizers

ALL NET CASH— PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Complete Manure

Guaranteed to contain ammonia, 2 per cent; available phosphoric acid, 8 per cent; actual potash 3 per cent; sulphate of magnesia, soda, lime, sulphuric acid, etc. Adapted for use on all crops, such as corn, tomatoes, peas, etc., and is especially suited for grain crops. Use 1,200 to 1,500 pounds to the acre.

Ton $63 00

Half-ton 32 50

Quarter-ton 17 25

Single bag of 167 lbs 6 00

Bag of 100 lbs $4 00

50 lbs 2 25

25 lbs 1 50

10 lbs 75

Lawn Fertilizer

Guaranteed to contain ammonia, 3 per cent.; available phosphoric acid, all soluble, 9 per cent; actual potash, 2 per cent; lime, sulphate of magnesia, soda, sulphuric acids, etc. Specially prepared for lawns and meadows as a top-dressing. Apply broad- cast at rate of 1 ,000 to 1 ,500 lbs. to the acre.

Ton $70 00

Half-ton 36 00

Quarter-ton 20 00

Single bag of 167 lbs 7 00

Bag of 100 lbs 4 50

50 lbs 2 50

25 lbs 1 55

10 lbs 75

Golden Potato Manure

Guaranteed to contain ammonia, 4 per cent; avail- able phosphoric acid, 9 per cent; actual potash, 1 per cent; sulphate of magnesia, soda, lime, sul- phuric acid, etc. This manure is for special use on the Potato crop, and is also adapted to Sweet Po- tatoes, Vines, Fruit Trees, etc. Use broadcast, about 1 ,500 pounds to the acre.

Ton • $75 00

Half-ton 38 50

Quarter-ton 20 50

Single bags of 200 lbs 8 50

Bag of 100 lbs 4 50

50 lbs 2 50

25 lbs 1 50

10 lbs 80

Potomac Special Potato Manure

Guaranteed to contain ammonia, 4 per cent; available phosphoric acid, 8 per cent; actual potash,

3 per cent.

Ton $82 00

Half-ton 42 00

Quarter-ton 22 00

Single bags of 167 lbs 9 75

Bag of 100 lbs 5 50

50 lbs 3 00

25 lbs 1 75

10 lbs 90

Agricultural Salt

Prices very changeable

For asparagus beds, etc. In bags of about 200 pounds.

Bag $3 50 | Ton, about $30 00

Not less than one bag sold.

Bowker’s Ammoniated Food for Flowers

Excellent for use on house plants, being entirely odorless.

Small pkg $0 25 | Large pkg $0 50

Hardwood Ashes

Highest grade unleached. For top-dressing lawns, especially if the soil is stiff or sour, 1 yi to 2 tons to the acre.

Per 100 lbs $2 00 | F^ton

Ton

$16 00 30 00

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HIGH-GRADE FERTILIZERS, continued

Clay’s Celebrated Fertilizer

Prices in bags ( subject to change)

One of the best manures for all horticultural pur- poses, either in greenhouse or garden. Splendid for mixing with potting soil and as a top-dressing. Not- withstanding its apparently high price, it is quite

economical.

j^cwt. (28 lbs.) $4 50

j^cwt. (56 lbs.) 8 00

Cwt. (112 lbs.) 15 00

Pulverized Sheep Manure

Sheepshead Brand

A rich, pure, natural manure. Excellent as a top- dressing for lawns. Its effect is immediate and last- ing. Apply at the rate of 1,500 pounds to the acre. It makes a rich and safe liquid manure — one pound to five gallons of water.

i-lb. pkg $ o 15 100 lbs $3 75

5-lb. pkg 50 Xton 16 00

25 lbs 1 25 ^2 ton 31 00

50 lbs 2 00 Ton 60 00

Hydrated Agricultural Lime

For vegetable- and flower-gardens and lawns. Sow one pound to 20 square feet.

5 lbs $0 25 I 25 lbs $0 75

10 lbs 35 I 50 lbs 1 25

Pulverized Limestone

A product that has an exceedingly wide sale among intelligent agriculturists, with the best of results. As a crop-producer we hardly believe it has an equal. It is especially needed when sowing alfalfa on sour soil. It is made from the purest crystalline white limestone obtainable, and analyzes about

97 per cent carbonate.

Bag of 100 lbs $1 50 | }4ton $11 00

Ton 20 00

Lawn (Evergreen) Lime

The Grass and Garden Tonic

Will cure the acidity of the soil, renovate old lawns, and is a sanitary and healthful fertilizer.

50-lb. bags T.$i 00 | 25-lb. bags $0 60

Bone Fertilizers, Etc.

Prices subject to change

Pure Ground Bone Meal No. 1. Finely pulver- ized; excellent for rose-culture. It decomposes very rapidly, and is more quickly effective than the coarser grades. It is excellent for mixing with the soil for potting.

5 lbs $ o 50

10 lbs 90

25 lbs t 70

50 lbs 3 00

100 lbs $5 50

3<ton 25 00

>2 ton 47 00

Ton 92 00

Ground Bone No. 2. Coarser than the above; for top-dressing for lawns, and for garden and field crops.

100 lbs $5 25 I J^ton $44 50

j4ton 23 00 I Ton 87 00

Ground Bone No. 3. A little coarser than No. 2.

100 lbs $5 00 j k£ton $43 50

>4 ton 22 50 j Ton 85 00

Leaf- Mold. Indispensable for azaleas, rhododen- drons, etc. In sacks of about 120 lbs., $3 per 100 lbs.

Moss, Sphagnum. For filling orchid baskets, etc., and for mixing with potting soil to conserve mois- ture. In bales of about 30 lbs. at 20 cts. per lb.

Peat, Orchid. For potting orchids, etc. In sacks of about 30 lbs. at 10 cts. per lb.

Peat, Rotted. Fine for mixing with soil for potted plants such as azaleas, palms, etc. In sacks of about 85 lbs. at $4 per 100 lbs.

Sti M * @-plamT

Plant Food in Tablet Form

The most modern, efficient, and scientific method of fertilizing all kinds and condi- tions of growing plants in home garden, orchard, and on farms.

STIM-U-PLANT Tablets are packed in three sizes: Small Size, 25 cts., containing 30 Tablets; Medium Size, 75 cts., containing 100 Tablets; Large Size, $3.50, containing 1,000 Tablets.

Other Fertilizers

Prices very variable, all subject to change without notice

ACID PHOSPHATE. Sixteen per cent available phosphoric acid 167-lb. bag $4.00]

TANKAGE (Blood and Bone Fertilizer) 167-lb. bag $9.00 Prices subject

IMPORTED SCOTCH SOOT (Price on application) ' to change

NITRATE OF SODA Lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. 75 cts., 100-lb. bag $8.00

FARMOGERM. See page 58. Garden size, 50 cts.; i-acre bottle, $2; 5-acre bottle, $8.

MULFORB CULTURES. See page 58. Garden size, 35 cts.; j^-acre size, 75 cts.; i-acre size bottle, $1.50; 5-acre size bottle, $5.

MULFORD CULTURES AND FARMOGERM greatly increase the yield of Alfalfa, Clover, Cowpeas, Soy Beans, Vetches, and other Legumes and these crops add humus and nitrogen to the soil, thus increasing the crops of Wheat, Cotton, Corn, and the like. Why waste time and labor in producing half a crop when these Cultures will double the yield? See page 58 for full information.

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121

Horticultural Implements and Carden Requisites

ALL NET CASH

POSTAGE, EXPRESS OR FREIGHT CHARGES TO BE PAID BY PURCHASER

Prices not guaranteed, subject to change

ASPARAGUS BUNCHER. Acme. The most popular make. $3.50.

ASPARAGUS KNIVES. English. (Saw Blade.) $1.

Granite State. 50 cts.

ATOMIZER.

Large, $3.50. Small, $3.

JUMBO POWDER GUN.

4 inches in diameter, holds 4 ounces of powder, and serves its p u r p ose well. 400/

It is

BILL AND BRUSH HOOKS. For heavy pruning.

English. S- handle.

52.75-

BORDER SHEARS.

See p. 124.

CARNATION SUP- PORTS. Made of light wire, galvan- ized. Doz. 100

2- Ring Jo 75 $5 00

3- Ring . I 00 5 50

It’s easy to put on the Bleaching tubes

with the Ball Lightning Celery Handler

DIBBLES, All Iron. 50 cts.

Wood Handle, brass point, 75 cts.; iron point, 50 cts.

EDGING KNIVES. Grass, English.

8- in $2 50

9- jn 2 75

10-in 3 00

Without handle. Handles, 60c., extra.

BALL LIGHTNING CELERY BLEACHERS. Used for bleaching celery without banking up with earth or

boards. Great labor-saver.

100 1,000

6 x 12 in $3 20 $28 00

6 x 13 in 3 70 32 50

7 x 14 in 4 10 37 00

Brass Celery handlers $4.50

each. Tin, $1.75 each.

BELLOWS.

Woodason’s Double - Cone, Powder. $5.25.

Single-

Cone,

Large.

54.

FLOWER-POTS. See page 126. FORKS,

Digging or Spading. Best quality, spear point, diamond- back tines. Strapped handles

Long or D. Each

4- tine $2 00

Hay. First-quality oval

tines. Extra-long strap- ped handle. 2-tine 90

3- tine 1 25

Manure, Long. Strapped

handle. 4-tine 1 40

5- tine 1 75

Manure, D-handle.

4- tine 1 65

5- tine 2 00

Small, $2.75.

Ladies’ Weeding. Am- erican short-handle. ... 60

Boy’s Spading. 4-tine. . 75

FRUIT-PICKERS.

Perfect. Galvanized steel wire, attaches to pole of any length. Price, without pole, 65 cts.

Poles, for above, 60 cts. each.

FUMIGATING LAMP.

“Defiance.” For all vaporizing liquids. No glass. Burns kerosene. 60 cts.

FUMIGATOR, “Eu-

reka.” For fumi- gating with tobacco stems. Very best quality, heavy gal- vanized tin.

No. 2 holds 1 pk. .$2 75

No. 3 holds j^bus. 3 25

GARDEN LINES.

Finest Braided. 96 feet, $1.

GARDEN REELS. For garden lines. Wrought-iron. Holds 100 feet, $1 ; larger size, $1.50.

GARDEN TOOLS for Ladies.

Set of 3 pieces (spade, hoe and

GLAZING POINTS, The Tiger.

No. 2, 65 cts. per 1,000.

No. 2,^2, 70 cts. per 1,000.

Pi ncers, for above. 55 cts.

GLOVES, Gardeners’,

Goat-

skin. For men only. Pig-skin. $1.50.

12.

GRAFTING WAX. The best

grade, tflb. pkg

Jo 20

3^-lb. pkg

• 25

1 -lb. pkg

. 40

GRASS HOOKS (Sickle)

, Eng-

lish Riveted Back.

sharp blades. 65 cts.

Thin,

Atkinson’s Perfection.

, 80c.

HOES, Garden. Draw, or Com.

5-in. 80 cts., 6-in. 90 cts., 7-in. $1.10.

English ScuffSe, Finest quality steel.

5- in $1 15

6- in 1 30

7-in

8 in

9-in

Handles 65 cts. extra.

1 40 1 50 1 65 each

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HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND GARDEN REQUISITES, continued

HOES, Warren.

Short handle. $ each. Long handle. $1.50. Used in drill- ing seed.

St W\

HOSE, Rubber, #-in.

Electric. In 25- and 50-ft. lengths, 25 cts. per ft.

Thorburn Standard.

X, 6-ply, 23 cts. per ft.

XXX, 7-ply, 25 cts. per ft.

Our hose is carefully selec- ted, made of first-class ma- terial and coupled at both ends. In 25- or 50-ft. lengths.

HOSE END, No. 1. For connect- ing hose with ordinary fau- cets. 50 cts. each.

HOSE COUPLINGS—

#-in $0 30

#-in 35

1 -in 40

HOSE NOZZLES, Graduating Lawn Hose Nozzle. Will

throw coarse or fine spray, or solid stream, #-in. 75 cts. ea.

Boston Hose Nozzle. For

#-in. hose. 80 cts.

Fountain Brass Hose Nozzle.

25 cts.

“Bordeaux” Spraying Noz- zle. For #-in. pipe. $1.25.

Shower Spray Nozzle. A per- fect spray nozzle made of brass ; non-corrosive — will not clog. Has both fine and coarse sprays. $1.35 each.

Stott Spray Nozzle. Gives an exceptionally fine spray. Im- possible for it to get out of order. Single Spray . for #-in. connection. $1.75 each. Double Spray. $2.25 each. Vermorel Spray Nozzle. 85c.

HOSE BANDS, for couplings.

To fit ^2 -in. hose, 75c. per doz. To fit 24- in. hose, 85c. per doz. To fit i-in. hose, $2 per doz.

HOSE MENDERS, Cooper's.

Brass; will not rust or wear. No fastening required. For hose with #-in. bore, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

For hose with #-in. bore, 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.

HOSE REELS, Tubular Iron.

Never break or wear out. No. 10 will hold 100 ft. of #-in. hose, $6. No. 20 will hold 150 ft. of #-in. hose, $7.

HOTBED SASH. Best quality. Packing at cost.

Unglazed. 3 x 6 ft. for 10 x 12 glass.

Glazed and Painted. 3x6 ft.,

10x12 glass.

Prices on application

JUNIOR SASH FRAME— Glazed and Painted. Com- plete, 34x38# in. $12.15.

HOTBED MATS for Covering

Sashes. Padded, stitched and hemmed. Size, 76 in. by 76 in. ; one mat covers two sashes. $4 each.

KNIVES, Saynor’s Celebrated English. Best make.

No. 196. Buckhorn handle.

No. 343. Ivory handle.

No. 400. Ivory handle.

Price on the above 3 on application

No. 401. Ivory handle. .. $3 00 No. 403. Ivory handle. . . 3 25

No. 80. Wood Handle Pruner, American. $1.

LABELS, Wooden, Pot and Garden.

Plain Painted

100 1,000 100 1,000

4- in. ..$0 20 $1 10 $0 20 $1 55

4#-in. 20 1 35 20 1 85

5- in. . . 25 1 60 30 2 05

6- in. . . 30 2 00 35 2 50

8-in. . . 65 5 80 80 7 40

12-in. .. 1 20 9 60 1 35 11 40

LABELS—

Wooden, Notched

3#-in. Plain copper loo 1,000 100 1,000

wire . $0 35 $2 25 $0 40 $3 00 6-in.

no wire. 35 3 00 45 3 30

Tree.

Painted 1,000 100

MASTICA GLAZ- I N G M A - CHINE. $2 75.

MASTICA. For use

in the above ma- chine. Gal. $2.75.

Simplex Weatherproof Plant Labels. No. 1. 3# x # in.

25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. No. 2. 4 x 24 in. 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

MOLE TRAPS,

Olmsted's Im- prove d . A

short trap, suit- able for lawns or coldframes.

Made from good quality steel. Practi- cally indestruc- tible. $1.50 ea.

The Reddick. A powerful trap used principally on lawns; easily set. Made of gal- vanized iron. It will catch moles when they are quite deep in the ground. As the points of the pin are constant- ly in the ^ground, they cannot injure domestic ani- mals. $1.25 each, $1 1 per doz.

PENCILS. For writing garden labels. Black, 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.

Wolf's Indelible. Imported from England. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.

PLANT DUS- T E R S ,

Dickey Duster,

for apply- ing dry in- secticides ,

60 cts.

B-D SIF- TER, also for apply- ing dry powders. 80 cts.

Send for our CULTURAL LEAF- LETS if you would have a success- ful vegetable garden. There is a separate leaflet for each vegetable. Free for the asking.

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HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND GARDEN REQUISITES, continued

PLANT STAKES, Round, Painted Green. Doz. ioo

2 ft $060 $4 50

3 ft 1 10 8 00

4 ft 1 50 12 00

5 ft 215 15 00

5 ft., ex. heavy . 2 50 19 50

6 ft., ex. heavy . 3 25 24 00

Heavy Square, Tapering, Painted Green. Doz. 100

2 ft $0 45 $3 00

3 ft 95 6 50

4 ft 1 50 10 00

5 ft., ex. heavy . 3 25 24 00

6 ft., ex. heavy . 3 50 27 00

Dahlia Poles, Painted Green, White Tops. Doz. 100

2 ft $0 70 $4 50

3 ft 90 6 50

4 ft 1 20 9 00

5 ft 1 50 11 00

6 ft 1 80 13 00

Plant Stakes, Galvanized Wire, for Roses, etc.

Doz. 100

2 ft $0 35 $2 50

3 ft 45 3 00

4 ft 55 3 75

5 ft 65 4 00

Japanese Bamboo. Bundles of 100. 6 ft., $2. 8 ft., in. to yi in. thick from end to end, $8 per 100.

PRUNERS.

Waters’ Long-handled Tree.

8 ft $250! 10 ft $275

12 ft $3 00

Extra Blades 35

RAFFIA, very best brand for ty- ing. Lb. 40 cts. , 5 lbs. 35 cts. per lb., 10 lbs. 30 cts. per lb.

RAKES, English or Daisy.

16 teeth

■ $3

00

1 8-teeth

■ 3

25

20 teeth

• 3

50

Hay Rake, 3-bow. Wood.

1

10

The “Lawn” King Rake.

Wood. Teeth very close.

Will not tear sod.

24-tooth size 1 25

RAKE, Steel Garden.

10-teeth $1 00 | 14-teeth $1 15 12-teeth 1 05 | 16-teeth 1 25 18-teeth 1 45

Wooden Lawn Rake. 3-

bow 90

SAWS.

Little Giant Saw and Pruner, Combined. The knife is op- erated with a cord, and is thrown back automatically with a spring. Without pole, $3.15.

SAW, “One-edge” Pruning.

Narrow blade; gets among close branches; upper edge smooth, does not cut the upper limb.

1 6-in $1 25

1 8-in 1 50

20-in 2 00

Adjustable - Blade Pruning.

Can be adjusted and used at any angle; cuts cleanly and rapidly; light and strong. $2.25.

Lightning

Pruning.

16-in

18 in

20-in

Double-Ed g e

$1 30

1 60

2 00

Saynor’s Socket Prun- ing. 18-in 2 25

SAUCERS, Flower-Pot, Indu- rated Wood-Fiber. Light and durable. Not porous; will protect tables on which plants stand. Each Doz.

6-in $0 50 $5 50

8-in 60

10-in 70

12-in 80

14-in 1 00

6 50

8 00

9 00 11 50

SEEDERS, Cahoon. With prac- tically a minimum of labor will sow all kinds of grass and grain seeds. Will throw heavy seeds 20 feet each side of oper- ator. $5 each.

Little Giant No. 3. A

smooth- running, well-made, mach ine.

$2.

SCYTHES.

English Lawn, Riveted Back.

Light and thin, broad blades.

30-in $3 00

32-in 3 25

34-in 3 50

36-in 3 75

SCYTHE-SNATH, or Handle. Patent Loop Heel. $1 50

SCYTHE STONE.

Norton’s Emery. 15 cts. each. English Stone, Talacre Pat- tern. 30 cts. each.

SCISSORS, Grape-Thinning,

English. 8-in $2 25

Flower-gathering. Will cut and hold the flower. 8- in., $2.50.

SHEARS,

Pruning,

Imported Watch- Spring. Price on application. Perfection Pruning.

Finest im- ported shear.

No. 2. 7}4- in $4 50

No. 3. 8>£-in 5 00

No. 4. 10-in 5 75

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HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND CARDEN REQUISITES, continued

SHOVELS, Round Point.

No. 2. Long or D-

handle $2 oo

Ames No. 2. Long or D-handle 2 30

SPADES, Square Point No. 2.

Regulation long or D-

handle $2 00

Ames No. 2. Long or D-

handle 2 30

Boy’s Spade. D-handle. 1 90

SHEARS—

Wiss Solid Steel Prun- ing. Best American shear. Detachable

blades. 9-in 4 50

10-in 5 00

Swedish Pruning. No.

538 2 50

American, Japanned

Handle I 00

Ladies’. Nickel - plated. Pruning 1 50

English Hedge. Plain Notch

8- in $3 00 $3 50

9- in 3 50 4 00

10-in. . . . . 4 00 4 75

Grass “Trowel-Shank.” Am- erican, full-polished, excellent steel. Trowel-like handles keep your knuckles out of the dirt. $1.25 each.

English Border. For trim- ming grass around edges of paths, etc. Blades made of very high-quality steel. Handles 3 feet long.

8-in

$5 o°

9-in

5 50

10-in

6 25

English Lopping. For lopping off limbs and branches of trees, not over I yi inches in diameter.

No. 3 $6 75

No. 4 7 50

Double Cut Tree Trim- mer (Swedish). 23-in. 2 25 30-in 2 75

SHOVELS, Square Point.

No. 2. Regulation long or D-handle

Ames No. 2. Long or D-handle 2

Boy’s. D-handle.

SCOOP, Vegetable. The best shovel for handling potatoes, apples, etc. Will not cut ; dirt sifts out. Lightweight. $2.75.

SPRAY PUMPS. See pp. 126-127.

SPRI NKLERS, Rubber Plant.

With large opening in neck; fills quickly; made of best white rubber. Straightneck. 6ozs $ o

10 OZS I

Angleneck. 6 ozs

10 ozs I

Peck’s

proved Lawn Sprinkler. May

be attached to the hose and placed anywhere on the lawn. Stands 4 feet high and dis- tributes water over an area from 60 to 100 feet. 4-arm,

$5.65 each;

8-arm, $6.50 each.

Water Witch No.

3C Scatters the water in fine drops and evenly over a circular areaof from 25 to 40 feet. 75c. ea.

1 90 1 No. 3

Water Witch No. 4.

Similar to No. 3, but having a stand in- stead of spike for holding it upright.

11.75-

SPRINKLERS, Ring. Has no re-

volving parts. The simplest Lawn Sprinkler. Made of good-quality brass. $1 each.

Hotchkiss Lawn Sprinkler

No. 55. The most popu- lar 3 - a r m Sprinkler on the mar- ket ; made of brass, nick- el-plated with malle- a b 1 e iron runners.

2.2 s

H o t c h k Lawn, No. 65.

This combina- tion Sprinkler and fountain is beautiful as well as useful. Brass and nickel- plated, with malleable iron runners. $2.75.

Shower S prinkler.

Mounted on holder for s p r i n kling lawns or can be attached directly to garden hose for washing sidewalks, etc. Cannot clog or get out of order; will not rust. Standard ^-inch hose connec- tion. 10 inches high. Holder and nozzle complete. $3.

SYRINGES. See page 126.

TROWELS, Solid Steel. Cheap- est trowel in the long run; light, strong, durable, and perfect “hang;” handle can- not come off.

5- in. blade $0 60

6- in. blade 65

7- in. blade 70

Transplanting. A perlect trowel for transplanting and putting in bulbs; solid steel.

6- in $0 25

7- in 30

CATALOGUE OF IMPLEMENTS AND REQUISITES

125

HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND CARDEN REQUISITES, continued

THERMO M ETERS, Oxidized Metal Scale, Polished

Back. A thermome- ter for house use, durable and well made. Tube magni- fies and is easy to read.

1 2-in $i 25

White Enameled Wood Plate, Nickel Trim- mings. No.

110,7^-in 75

No. Ill, 9^-

in 1 00

Self-Registering, Polished Back. For indoor use; will register extremes of heat and cold; made of hardwood.

A magnet is used to draw back the indicating points. 1 2-in 2 50

Self- Registering, Japanned Case. The

same as preceding with tin case for outside use. Enameled case and por- celain scale. 12-in $6 50

Japanned Tin Case. A

cheap thermometer for greenhouse use; all

metal. 10-in 60

Mercury Bath or Hot- bed. New. Quick-act- ing; all of metal. Cannot

rust or break 2 25

Hotbed and Mushroom Bed. Brass-tipped point incloses the temperature bulb; it is simply thrust into the soil or bed.

Best grade (made of box- wood) 2 25

Made of ordinary wood. . . 1 50

O M A T O SUPPORTS, Wood. 36

inches high, 16 inches wide. Solidly made of clear, straight wood. Can be taken apart and stored when not in use. Will last for years. 30 cts. per doz.

TORCH, Asbestos. Very useful and simple. The only sure way to get rid of caterpillar nests on trees. Large size, 50 cts. each.

TREE SCRAPER. For scraping diseased bark from trees, re- moving insect eggs, etc. $1 each.

TREE-TUBS, New York Style.

Made of cedar timber, painted green.

No.

Diam.

Height

Each

I

12

in.

io$4 in. . .

.. .$2

15

2

13

in.

12^ in. . .

... 2

80

3

14^

in.

14^4 in. • •

3

45

3^

in.

15 H in- • •

• • 5

00

4

in.

i6^i in. . .

5

50

5

22}4

in.

i8>£ in. . .

. . 6

40

TWINE, Green Smilax. In balls 18 cts. each; box of 8 balls, $1.30.

Florists’ Linen (Silkaline), Green or Gray, — jj

18 cts. per spool; box of 1 doz. spools, $1.75.

VASES, Flower. In- durated wood fi- ber ; for cut flowers.

Diam. Depth No. In. In. Each Doz.

3 4 6 $1 50 $16 00

2 4F£ 9 I 75 19 °°

I IO 2 00 21 00

o 8 13 2 25 25 00

For receptacles for holding above, see Saucers, page 123

WATERING-POT.

French Model. Long spout, with brass joints, fitted with coarse and fine nozzles. Made of heavy galvanized iron reinforced with steel rim.

6-qt..$5 25 8-qt.. 5 75 io-qt.. 12-qt..

“The Philadelphia.”

With brass joint and two copper - faced roses.

6-qt. . .$4 50 8-qt. . . 5 00 10-qt. . . 5 50 12-qt. . . 6 00

WHEELBARROW, Thorburn’s

Garden. None better made. Iron braced and bolted. Steel or wood wheel. No. 3 made with steel wheel only.

No. 3, Small $11 00

No. 4, Medium 12 00

WEEDERS, Cleveland Lawn.

Chisel blade; trig- ger holds weeds so they can be pulled out. $1 each.

Excelsior Finger. Useful for loosening and pulverizing the soil. 15 cts. each.

Lang’s Hand. A strap over the finger keeps the tool in the hand while operator’s fingers are left free. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Eureka Hand. The prongs of solid forged steel are thin and long; fine for loosening soil. Short handle. 60 cts each.

Magic. Combined Weeder and hoe. Fingers of tempered steel. The hoe is useful in loosening hard ground. 45 cts. each.

Jimmy Weeder.

35 cts. each.

Norcross Ad- justable Cul- tivator. Made of first class ma- terial, teeth forged from solid steel. Can be entirely taken apart, every piece being de- tachable. Works between the rows, or center tooth can be removed to straddle bow.

3-prong $1 00

5-prong I 35

126

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND GARDEN REQUISITES, continued

Syringes

No. A. One spray rose and one jet.

Length of barrel, 12 inches; diameter, I inch. $2.75 each.

WEEDERS, Pull Easy Cultiva- tor. A very handy implement. 5-prong, adjustable, $1.35.

Flower Pots

Prices subject to change without notice

Best made. Of sizes 2 yi to 8 inches we do not sell less than 100; of larger sizes not less than a dozen. We pack carefully in the best man- ner, but will not be re- sponsible for breakage in transit. Packing and crating extra at cost.

C5 o OVp m $ qj o u 3

c

pL, a

2 3'2-in. . . "

3- in

4- in

5- in

0

°'£ to rt <u u

0 a 'u 0.

7- in '

8- in

io-in

12-in

6-in

a, &

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No. G. One spray rose and one stream jet, side attachment and elbow-joint for sprinkling under foliage. Length of barrel 16 inches; diameter, ifi inches. $5.25 each.

No. H. Sheet brass with fixed spray rose; length of barrel 16 inches, diameter, 1 pi inches. $3.25 each.

No. 2. One coarse and one fine spray rose, and one jet, side attachment. $4*75 each.

No. 3. Large size. Has one stream and two spray roses, with side pieces on barrel. Length of barrel, 18 inches; diameter, ipi inches. $7 each.

BULB-PANS.

8-in I r> •

^ Prices on

j application

10-in 1 2-in

NEPONSET WATERPROOF PAPER FLOWER POTS.

1,000 $8 00 II 00 15 00 18 60 29 00 38 85

Spray Pump, Bucket

Being made of brass, it is not affected by the arsenites used for spraying. Easily operated ; throws a solid stream 50 feet. It is provided with a combina- tion nozzle, and also with a sprinkler for flowers. For spray- ing large trees, an 8-foot pipe ex- tension is supplied for 90 cts. extra. This pump is also valuable for washing windows. $7.

No. 6. Large size. Has one spray rose and gooseneck angle joint, turning in all directions for wash- ing the under surface of the leaves of plants and flowers, cleansing them from insects, etc. Length of barrel, 18 inches; diameter, 1 y2 inches. $8.50 each.

TARRED FELT DISCS, STER- LINGWORTH. For protecting cabbage and cauliflower plants, when first set out, against the root maggot; fits around the stems of the plants. 50 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1,000.

The Robertson Compressed-Air Sprayers

Easily operated, requiring half the labor of ordinary sprayers.

Galvanized Tank $1 25

Brass Tank 2 25

“Pomona” Spray Pump

Exceptionally powerful. Easily operated by one person when nec- essary, but especially built for spraying with two leads of hose. Air- chamber rather large, and enough air is stored up for a continuous spray for some time. Plunger, valves and all working parts are made of very good quality brass. It can be quickly inserted or removed from the barrel. Its paddle agitator is far superior to the old return-dis- charge method of stirring. Adjust- able to different-sized barrels. Pump only, with agitator, $29.50. Outfit C. Pump, Agitator, 15 feet of Discharge Hose and Spray 1 Nozzle, $38; fitted with Bar- rel, $50.

Outfit D. Pump, Agitator, two leads of Discharge Hose and two Spray Nozzles, $45; fitted to Barrel, $57.

Vaporizing Spray Pump, Hand

A very useful Sprayer for a small garden. Simple and effective; no valves to get out of order. Made of tin. 75 cts. each.

“Fruitall” Spray Pump

Same as Pomona, but smaller. Pump with Agitator and one lead of 15 feet of ^-in. Discharge Hose, with Spray Nozzle, $27; fitted to Barrel, $39. Prices subject to change.

HORSE BOOTS

Prevent cutting up of the turf Made to order only of very strong, heavy leather, closely riveted. Present price per set of four, $15; subject to change.

VERMOREL ECLAIR NO. 1 KNAPSACK SPRAY PUMP

For Vineyard, Orchard and field service to be carried on back Said to be the most perfect hand sprayer, simple, efficient, and light. Capacity about 5 gals. Copper $30.

CATALOGUE OF IMPLEMENTS AND REQUISITES 127

HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND GARDEN REQUISITES, continued

Subhon TtiU AnSle Spray-

AutO Sprayer

Operates continuously on both the up and down

stroke, throwing a fine, misty spray.

No. 25A. i qt. All Tin $i 25

No. 25C. 1 qt. Tin Pump, Brass Tank 1 75

Water-Barrel9 Truck and Barrel

CAN BE MADE INTO SPRINKLER, LEAF-RACK AND HAND-CART

The barrel is easily disconnected from the truck, either while full or empty. The following extra attachments can be furnished if required: (1) Box with trunnions and spring catch, forming a dump- ing hand-cart. (2) Sprinkler for watering walks and lawns. (3) Leaf-rack.

Used as a Hand-Cart Used as a Leaf-Rack

Compressed - Air Spray Pump

A self-operating Sprayer of simple construction, durable, easy to carry and to work. Made of galvan- ized iron or solid brass, with 4-ply rubber hose. For spraying trees, clean- ing windows, etc. A per- fect pump.

With Brass Tank, Auto- Pop Nozzle, Hose and Fit- tings, $12.

With Galvanized Iron Tank, Auto-Pop Nozzle, Hose and Fittings, $9.

Brass Extension Pipes, 2 feet long, 90 cts.

Auto-Pop Nozzle, ifsold alone, $2.

Truck, and Barrel, Wooden Wheels, 3-in. Tires. Truck and Barrel, Steel Wheels, 3-in. Tires. Sprinkler Attachment, extra.

Hand-Cart Box, extra.

Leaf-Rack, extra.

Extra Trunnions, per pair.

Truck and Trunnions, Wooden Wheels, without Barrel.

Truck and Trunnions, Steel Wheels, without Barrel.

“Planet Jr.” Farm and Carden Tools

Illustrated catalogue de- scribing fully many other “Planet Jr.” tools mailed on application. Prices are quoted net f. o. b. New York.

‘Planet Jr.” No. 4

‘Planet Jr.” No. 16

“Planet Jr.” No. 16. Single-Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow

This Single- Wheel Hoe has a very full set of tools, several of them being of new design, such as have been found to work in the very best manner. It has n-inch wheel, with broad face; is very light, strong and easy running. It has adjustable handles and quick-change frame.

Equipment: Two 6-inch Hoes, 3 Cultivator Teeth, 1 7-inch Rake, 1 4-inch Rake, 1 Large Gar- den Plow, 1 Leaf-Guard. Weight, 27 lbs. Price$i2.75.

“Planet Jr.” No. 17. Single-Wheel Hoe

This Wheel-Hoe is equipped with 2 6-inch Hoes, 3 Steel Cultivator Teeth, 1 Leaf-Lifter. Weight, 22 lbs. Price $10.75.

“Planet Jr.” No. 3. Hill and Drill Seeder.

Efficient hill-dropping outfit. Complete . . . $22 00

“Planet Jr.” No. 4. Seeder, Wheel Hoe,

Cultivator and Plow. Complete 23 50

No. 4D. As a seeder only 18 75

“Planet Jr.” No. 11. Double-Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Invaluable for use

on all small crops $19 00

“Planet Jr.” No. 12. Double-Wheel Hoe, Cultivator and Plow. Identical with

No. 11, except fewer attachments 15 50

“Planet Jr.” No. 13. Double-Wheel Hoe.

Same as No. 12, but Hoe only 11 00

“Planet Jr.” No. 18. Single-Wheel Hoe.

Equipped with Hoes only 7 5°

“Planet Jr.” No. 25. Combined Hill and Drill Seeder, Double-Wheel Hoe, Culti- vator and Plow. Large enough for field use. 26 50 “Planet Jr.” No. 31. Combined Drill

Seeder and Single- Wheel Hoe. Complete 15 50

No. 31D. As a drill seeder only 12 50

“Planet Jr.” No. 33. Single-Wheel Hoe

(without seeder) 8 00

Planet Jr. Fire-Fly Plow

A very useful tool in the small garden and chicken- runs; throws a furrow 4 to 6 inches wide and 1 to 3 inches deep. Price $5.

Stevens Hand Fertilizer Sower

Price $8

128 J. M. THORBURN & CO., 53 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND GARDEN REQUISITES, continued

The Thorburn Century Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower

Thorburn’s Century Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower is a marvel of simplicity, as one screw adjusts both bearings. It has a simple, self-adjusting device, which keeps the bearings properly adjusted for a long time, and a double interchangeable ratchet. By shifting handle bails from the front to the rear lugs on the side frame, the Mower can be made to cut terraces and steep banks.

Net Prices Each

14-in. cut. . $20 00

16-in. cut 21 00

18-in. cut 23 00

20-in. cut 24 00

Lawn Trimmer

8-in $12 00

All prices subject to change without notice

Manufactured expressly for us, and is, in every respect, the BEST LAWN MOWER ever made.

Putting-Green Mower

This Mower is specially adapted for cutting putting-greens, fine lawns, and borders. For use on putting-greens it is unsur- passed.

It is built to cut particularly close, and is made in the best possible manner. The rollers tend to make a smooth, even soil, as they roll down upheavals caused by dampness, worms, or Other causes. 4 blades 6 blades A blades 6 hlades

1 2-in. cut...

. . $30 00

$32 00 I

1 6-in. cut. . .

•••$33 50 $35 50

14-in. cut. . .

. . 32 00

34 00 j

1 8-in. cut. . .

37 00

The Lakewood Lawn Mower

BALL-BEARING

Next to our Century, this is the best ball-bearing Lawn Mower for the price on the market. It has high wheels (9 inches), is equipped with patent adjustable ball-bearings. All material entering into its construction is the same as that used in many

high-grade Mowers. 4 blades

14-in. cut $12 50

1 6-in. cut 13 00

1 8-in. cut 14 5°

GRASS BOXES. Adjustable $3 50

Easy Lawn Mower

SELF-ADJUSTING BALL-BEARINGS

This Mower will cut borders, mounds, terraces, close to walls and fences, and all kinds of uneven surfaces. Front cut, steel open roller.

12-in $21 00 I 16-in $27 00

14-in 24 00 j 1 8-in 30 00

Improved Horse Lawn Mower

This well-known standard Mower has side-draft attachment, to enable the horse to walk on the cut grass only, and caster-rollers which will not mark the lawn. Evenness of cut is assured by an adjustment which raises or lowers the two sides at the same time by means of a simple lever movement ; the same lever serves the purpose of raising the knives from the ground when driving over gravel walks or roads.

Net Prices, free on board, New York

30-in. cut, complete, 4 blades $140 00

35-in. cut, complete, 4 blades 160 00

The Ideal Power Lawn Mower

For private estates, city parks, golf-links, public grounds, cemeteries, etc. In a few seconds, it is con- verted to a perfect power lawn-roller. One man with an Ideal Power Mower can do more and better work than five men mowing with hand mowers. Net price $395. Detachable Trailer — with seat — for large grounds $35-

Water-Ballast Roller

Roller-Bearing. Can be filled without turning on end, with either water or sand. (Patented) Suitable for Lawns, Tennis-Courts and Putting-Greens; seams are electric welded, not riveted

One- or two-section “Water Weight” Rollers without counter-balancing handle-weights.

Diam.

Length

Sec-

Weight

empty

Weight filled with

Weight filled with

No.

in.

in.

tions

lbs.

water, lbs.

sand, 50% heavier

Price

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14- • • •

. . . .20. . . .

. . . . I . . .

60. .

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. . . . I . . .

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300. . .

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• • • -24 I- • •

If handle-weight

no. .

is desired,

500. . .

add $2.50 to 1

above prices

.... 29 50

CATALOGUE OF HIGH-CLASS SEEDS 129

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INDEX

PAGE

Abies 59

Abronia 69

Abrus .69

Abutilon 69

Acacia 69

Acanthus 69

Acer 60

Achillea 69

Aconitum 69

Acroclinium 69

Adam’s Needle. .60, 107

Adlumia 69

Adonis 7, 69

Agapanthus 69

Agathsea 70

Ageratum 70

Agrostemma 70

Alfalfa 54

Allegheny Vine 69

Allspice, Carolina. . .60

Alonsoa 70

Alsike 54

Alstroemeria 70

Althaea 86

Alyssum 70

Amaranth, Globe 84

Amaranthus 71

Ammobium 71

Ampelopsis 60

Anagallis 71

Anchusa 71

Anemone. 71

Angelica Tree 60

Animated Oats 108

Anthemis 71

Antigonon 71

Antirrhinum. 7, 102, 103

Apple, Balsam 90

Apricot Pits 61

Aquilegia 71

Arabis 71

Aralia 60

Arborvitae 60

Arctostaphylos 59

Arctotis 71

Argemone . 71

Aristolochia 60, 72

Artichoke 9, 44

Asclepias 72

Ash 61

Asimina 60

Asparagus. .9. 10,44,72

Asperula 72

Aster 7, 64,65, 104

Aubrietia 72

Auricula 72

Baby’s Breath 85

Bachelor’s Button, 76,77 Bacteria Cultures. . .58

PAGE

Balloon Vine . . . .

. . .72

Balm

. . .81

Balsam

. . .7 z

Banana, Abyssinian. .90

Baptisia

... 72

Barberry

. . .60

Barley

. . .55

Bartonia

. . .72

Bean, Hyacinth. .

. . .81

Beans 6,

10-12

Bean, Castor. . . .

. . .57

Bean, Prayer, . . .

Bean, Soy

. . .56

Bean, Velvet . . . .

. . .56

Bear’s Breech. . . .

... 69

Beech

Beet

. . .13

Beggarweed

. . .56

Begonia 7

'2, Il6

Bellflower. .. .69, 74, 97

Beilis

. . .80

Benincasa

. . .72

Berberis

Bidens

. . .72

Bird Seed

• ■ -44

Bitternut

Bittersweet

. . .60

Blanket Flower. .

.. .38

Bleeding Heart . .

. .117

Blue Bonnet

Blue Bottle

. . .76

Bocconia

. . .72

Books

45,46

Borage

. . .14

Borecole

. . .24

Box

. . .59

Brachycome

. . .73

Broccoli

Broom Corn

. . .56

Broom, Dyer’s. . .

. . .61

Browallia

. . .73

Brussels Sprouts .

.6, 14

Buckwheat

. . .55

Buxus

. . .59

Cabbage 6,

15-17

Cacalia

. . .73

Cactus

• . - 73

Caladium

. .117

Calampelis

. • .73

Calandrinia

• • .73

Calceolaria

• 7, 73

Calendula

. . .73

Calla

. .117

Calliopsis 7,

73, 74

Calycanthus

Camellia

. . .60

Campanula

. . .74

Campion, Rose . .

. . .70

Canary Bird Flower . 74

PAGE

Candytuft

•74, 75

Canna 75, in

Cannabis

. . . .75

Canterbury Bells.

■■7, 74

Cantalouo

.28, 29

Caper Tree

56

Cardinal Climber

....87

Cardinal Flower.

... .88

Cardiospermum. .

72

Cardoon

17

Carnation

75

Carrot

Carya

, ... 60

Cassia

75

Castanea

Castor Oil Plant .

. . 100

Catalpa

Catchfly

. . . 102

Cauliflower. . . .6,

14, 15

Cedar

59,60

Cedrus

Celastrus

Celeriac. ........

, . . .18

Celery

, .6, 18

Celosia

75, 76

Centaurea

76, 77

Centranthus

77

Cerastium

77

Cereals

55

Cheiranthus

Chelone

77

Cherry, Flowering. . .61

Cherry, Indian. . .

Cherry, Jerusalem . . 103

Chervil

. . .20

Chestnut

Chicory 20,

22, 23

Chionanthus. . . . .

. . .60

Chive

3T44

Chrysanthemum .

7,

77, 78

Cigar Plant

. . .79

Cineraria

...78

Cinnamon Vine . .

. . 117

Clarkia

...78

Clary

...78

Clematis

. . .78

Cleome

...78

Clianthus

...78

Clintonia

. . .78

Cloud Grass

Clovers 54

Cobaea 79

Cockscomb 75, 76

Coleus 79

Collards 21

Collections of Flower

Seeds 2d cov., 62

Collections of Vege- table Seeds 4,5

PAGE

Collinsia 79

Collomia 79

Columbine 71

Commelina 79

Coneflower 10 1

Convolvulus 79

Coreopsis 74

Corn, Field 55

Cornflower 77

Cornflower Aster. . . 104

Corn, Jerusalem 58

Corn, Kaffir 58

Corn Salad 21

Corn, Sweet ... 6, 19, 20

Cornus .60

Cosmos 7, 79

Cotton 57

Cowpeas 57

Cowslip 79, 117

Crataegus 60

Cress 21

Cress, Rock 71

Crinum 117

Cucumber 6, 21, 22

Cucumber Tree 61

Cucumber, Snake ... 79

Cucumber, Wild 82

Cucumis 79

Cup and Saucer 74

Cuphea 79

Cupressus 59

Currant 61

Cut-and-Come-Again

Stocks 103

Cyclamen 80

Cyclanthera 80

Cynoglossum 105

Cyperus 80

Cypress 59

Cypress, Summer. ... 87 Cypress Vine 87

Dahlia. . .7, 80, 112, 113

Daisy

70, 73, 77, 80, 81, 84

Dandelion 22

Datura 80

Deciduous Tree and Shrub Seeds. . .60, 61

Delphinium

2d cov., 7, 80, 81

Dendromecon 81

Dhoura 58

Diamond Flower .... 86 Dianthus.75,96,97, 105

Dicentra 117

Dictamnus 81

Digitalis 83

Dimorphotheca 81

Dockmackie 61

PAGE

Dogwood 60

Dolichos 81

Downingia 78

Dracaena 81

Dracocephalum 81

Dusty Miller 78

Dutchman’s Pipe . 60, 72

Echeveria 82

Echinocystis 82

Echinops 82

Edelweiss 87

Eggplant 23

Elder 61

Elephant’s Ear 117

Emmenanthe 82

Emmer 57

Endive 22, 23

Erica 82

Erodium 82

Eryngium 82

Erysimum 82

Eschscholtzia 7, 82

Esculent Plants and

Roots 44

Esparsette 57

Eternal Flowers 85

Eucalyptus 61

Eucharidium 82

Eupatorium 72

Euphorbia 82

Eutoca 82

Evening Glory 86

Evergreen Tree and Shrub Seeds ... 59, 60 Exochorda 61

Fagus 61

Farmogerm 58

Feather Grass 108

Fennel 23

Fenzlia 82

Ferns 82

Fertilizers 1 19, 120

Feterita 57

Fetticus 21

Feverfew 89

Fir 59, 60

Fire Plant, Mexican . 82 Flame Flower. . . .95, 96

Flax 88

Flower of Jove 70

Flower Seed Novelties and Specialties. ..7,8 Flower Seeds. . .63-107 Forage, Economical and Miscellaneous

Seeds 56-58

Forget-Me-Not

8, 71, 82, 83

130

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PAGE

Fountain Plant 71

Four o’Clock 83

Foxglove 83

Fringe, Mountain. . .69 Fringe Tree, Virginia . 60

Fruit Seeds 61

Fuchsia 83

Funkia 117

Furze 57, 61

Gaillardia 83

Galega 83

Galtonia 117

Gas Plant 81

Gaurea 83

Genista 61, 84

Gentiana 84

Gentian, Blue. . 84

Geranium 84

Gerbera 84

Geum 84

Gilia 84

Gladioli 109-m

Glaucium 84

Globe Flower 165

Gloxinia 84

Godetia 84

Golden Bells, Calif. . . 82 Golden Feather. . . . 100

Gomphrena 84

Good Night 86

Gooseberry 61

Gorse 61

Gourd 79, 84, 85

Grape 61

Grasses, Ornamental

108

Grass Seed 47-53

Great Reed Grass. .108

Grevillea 85

Gum 61

Gumbo 30

Gunnera 85

Gypsophila 85

Halesia 61

Hare’s Tail Grass. . 108

Heartsease 93 , 94

Heath 82

Hedysarum 85

Helenium 85

Helianthus 104

Helichrysum 85

Heliopsis 85

Heliotrope 85

Heliotropium 85

Helleborus 85

Hemerocallis 1 17

Hemlock Spruce .... 59

Hemp 44

Herbs 43

Hesperis 100

Heuchera 85

Hibiscus 61, 85; 86

Hickory, Shellbark . . 60

Holly 61

Hollyhocks 86

Honesty 86

Hop 86

Horn of Plenty 80

Horned Poppy 84

Horse-radish 44

Horticultural Books.

45, 46

Horticultural Imple- ments and Garden Requisites. . . 121-128

Humea 86

Humulus 86

Hunnemannia 86

Hyacinthus 117

Iberis 74, 75

Ice Plant 86

Ilex 61

Impatiens 86

Incarvillea 86

Indian Shot 75

Indigo, False 72

Ionopsidium 86

Ipomcea 86, 87

Ipomopsis 87

PAGE

Insecticides and

Remedies for Plant Diseases. . . . 117-119

Iris 87, 116

Iron Bush, Australian

61

Ivy 88

Jacobaea 87

Jacob’s Ladder 87

Johnson Grass 58

Joseph’s Coat 71

Job’s Tears 108

Juglans 61

Juniperus 60

Jute 57

Kale 24

Kalmia 61

Kaulfussia 87

Kochia 87

Kohlrabi 24

Kudzu Vine 87

Lady’s Eardrops .... 83

Lady’s Slipper 72

Lamb’s Ears 103

Lantana 87

Lantern Plant 96

Larch 61

Larix 61

Larkspur 80, 81

Lathyrus 87

Lavatera 87

Lavender, Sea 103

Lawn Grass Seed .47,48

Layia 87

Leek 24

Lentils 57

Leontopodium 87

Leptosiphon 87

Leptosyne 87

Lettuce 6, 25-27

Libocedrus 60

Ligustrum 61

Lilies

69, 70, 1x4, 115, 117

Lilium 1 14, 1 15

Lily-of-the-Valley . .115

Limnanthes 87

Linaria 88

Linum 88

Liriodendron 61

Lobelia 88

Lophospermum 88

Lotus 57

Love Grass 108

Love-in-a-Mist 88

Love-Lies-Bleeding ..71

Lunaria 86

Lupine 57, 88, 89

Lupinus 57, 88, 89

Lychnis. 89

Maclura 57, 61

Madeira Vine 117

Magnolia 61

Maize, Milo 58

Malcomia 106

Mallow 85, 86

Mallow, Tree 87

Malope 89

Malva 89

Mandevillea 89

Mangel-Wurzel 13

Manzanita 59

Maple, Flowering. ... 69

Maple 60

Marguerite 77

Marigold 73, 89

Martynia 89

Marvel of Peru 83

Mask Flower 70

Matricaria 89

Matthiola 89, 103

Maurandya 90

Melilotus 90

Melothria 90

Mertensia 117

Mesembryanthe-

mum 86, 90

Mignonette 90

Millet 55, 57, 58

INDEX, continued

PAGE

Mimosa 90

Mimulus 90

Mina 90

Mirabilis 83

Miscellaneous Bulbs

and Roots 117

Mixture, Flower

Seed 108

Momordica 90

Monarda 90

Monkey Flower 90

Monkshood 69

Moonflower 86, 87

Morning-Glory

79, 86, 87 Mourning Bride. . . .102 Mulford Cultures. ... 58

Musa 90

Mushroom Spawn. . .27

Muskmelon 6, 28, 29

Musk Plant 90

Mustard 30

Myosotis 8, 82, 83

Myrica 61

Myrsiphyllum 102

Nasturtium. . . 30, 91, 92

Nemesia 92

Nemophila 92

Nicotiana 92

Nierembergia 92

Nigella 88

Nolana 92

Nycterinia 92

Nyssa 61

Oak, Silk 85

Oats 55

Obedient Plant 96

(Enothera 100

Okra 30

Onion 6, 31

Onobrychis 57

Orange, Osage. . .57,61 Ornamental Grasses. 108 Ox-eye 69

Paeonia 92, 114

Painted Tongue. . . .101

Palm Seeds 108

Pampas Grass 108

Pansies, Tufted. . . . 106

Pansy 8, 93, 94

Papaver 8, 57, 97, 98

Parsley 32

Parsnip 32

Passiflora 94

Passion Flower 94

Paw-paw 60

Peach 61

Peanuts 57

Pear 61

Pear, Balsam 90

Peas 32,33

Peas, Canada Field . . 57

Pea, Perennial 87

Pelargonium 94

Penicillaria 57

Pentstemon 94

Peonies 92, 114

Pepper 6,33,34

Phaseolus 95

Peppermint Gum

Tree 60

Perilla 94

Periwinkle 106

Petunia 7, 95

Phacelia 95

Phlox 95, 96, 1 16

Physalis 96

Physostegia 96

Picea 60

Pimpernelle 71

Pine 60

Pink 96, 97

Pinus 60

Platycodon 97

Plum 61

Plume Grass 108

Polemonium 87

Polyanthus 97

Poppy 8, 57, 81, 82,

84, 97, 98, 100

PAGE

Portulaca 98, 99

Potatoes

■ 35

Potentilla

• 99

Primrose 99,

100

Primula

72, 79, 97, 99,

100

Prince’s Feather . . .

■ 7i

Prunus

Pueraria

.87

Pumpkin

•34

Pyrethrum

100

Ouaking Grass

108

Quince

Radish

Rampion

.36

Ragged Sailor

.76

Rape

• 57

Raspberry (seed) . . .

.61

Reana

• 57

Red-Hot-Poker

Plant

105

Redwood, California . 60

Rehmannia

100

Reseda

.90

Rhamnus

.61

Rhodanthe

100

Rhododendron

100

Rhubarb 37

44

Rhubarb, Chilian. . .

.85

Rice

Ricinus 57,

100

Rocket, Sweet

100

Romneya

100

Roquette

• 37

Rosa 61,

100

Rose 61,

100

Rose, Christmas

.85

Rose cf Heaven. . . .

• 70

Rose of Sharon . . . .

.61

Rudbeckia

101

Rumex

IOI

Rutabaga 6

»,42

Rye

.55

Sage, Flowering. . . .

IOI

Sainfoin

Saintpaulia

IOI

Salpiglossis

IOI

Salsify

.37

Salt Bush, Australian. 50

Salvia 78,

IOI

Sambucus

.61

Sanvitalia

IOI

Saponaria

IOI

Sassafras Tree . . . . :

.61

Saxifraga

102

Scabiosa

102

Scabious

102

Schizanthus 8,

102

Scolymus

• 37

Scorzonera

• 37

Sedum

102

Senecio

.87

Senna

.75

Sensitive Plant

.90

Sequoia

Shallu

.58

Silene

102

Silver Bell

.61

Smilax

102

Snapdragon. . . 102,

103

Sneezewort

• 85

Snow-in-Summer. . .

• 77

Snow-on-the Moun-

tain 82

Solanum 103

Sorbus .61

Sorghum. . 56, 58

Sorrel 37

Specularia 105

Speedwell 106

Spider Flower, Giant . 78

Spinach 38

Spruce 60

Spruce, Hemlock. . . .59

Spurry 58

Squash 39

.Squirrel Tail Grass. 108

Stachys 103

Star Flower 87

PAGE

Statice 8, 103

Stevia 103

Stocks. .8, 103, 104, 106

Stokesia 104

Stonecrop 102

Strawberry 61

Stringy-bark Tree ...61

Sugar Cane 58

Sunflower 58, 104

Swallow- wort 72

Sweet Peas. . . .8, 66-68

Sweet Sultan 76

Sweet William 105

Sweet Woodruff 72

Swiss Chard 13, 38

Tagetes 89, 105

Tarragon 44

Tassel Flower 73

Tassel Tree 69

Taxodium 61

Tecoma 105

Teosinte 57

Thistle 82

Thorn 60

Thuja 60

Thunbergia 105

Tobacco Seed 44

Tomato 6, 40, 41

Tools 121-128

Torenia 105

Touch-Me-Not 86

Trachelium 105

Tree and Shrub

Seeds 59-61

Trefoil 57

Trillium 117

Tritoma 105, 117

Trollius 105

Tropaeolum. . . 74, 91, 92

Tsuga 60

Tuberoses 117

Turnip 6, 42

Ulex 57, 61

Umbrella Plant 80

Umbrella Tree 61

Valerian 105

Valeriana 105

Vegetable Marrow. . .39 Vegetable Oyster. . . .37 Vegetable Plants. . . .44 Vegetable Seeds. . .9-42 Vegetable Seed Spec- ialties 6

Venus’ Looking

Glass 105

Venus’ Navelwort. .105

Verbascum 105

Verbena. .8,69, 105, 106

Veronica 106

Vetches 54, 58

Viburnum 60, 61

Vinca 106

Viola 93, 94, 106

Violet 101, 106

Virgin’s Bower 78

Viscaria 106

Vitis 61

Wahlenbergia 97

Waldmeister 72

Wallflower 8, 106

Walnut 61

Watermelon 29, 30

Wheat, Winter 55

Whin 61

Whitlavia 106

Wigandia 106

Windflower 71

Wisteria 61

Woolflower, Chinese . 76

Xeranthemum 107

Youth and Old Age. 107 Yucca 60, 107

Zebra Grass 108

Zephyranthes 117

Zinnia 8, 107

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